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Town of
Lexington, Massachusetts
Birthplace of
American Liberty
1976 Annual Report
Town of
Lexington, Massachusetts
A LOOK AT LEXINGTON
A Bicentennial- inspired project has pro-
duced an excellent collection of photo-
graphs of buildings in Lexington that are
historically and architecturally signifi-
cant. The complete series, 1698 to 1975 --
A Look at Lexington, is available for in-
spection at Cary Memorial Library. Archi-
tectural photographs are by Richard S.
Morehouse, A.I.A.; detail photographs by
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt.
We are indebted to Dick Morehouse for
sharing eight photos from this collection,
and to Betty Reinhardt for her eye- catching
front cover photo.
Cover Photos: Lexington Green. Pur-
chased by the Town from Benjamin Muzzey in
1725 for 15 pounds, the Green sited the
Belfry Tower, the first school house, the
town stocks, The Liberty Tree and, on
April 19, 1775, the thin battle line of
colonists. Some of Lexington's finest
houses ring the Green and Isaac Melvin's
handsome 1847 First Parish Church accents
the whole.
Other photos in this series:
Page 2 John Mason House, 1698
Page 4 John Mulliken House, 1795
Page 14 Stone Building, 1833
Follen Church, 1839
Page 26 General Sam Chandler House, 1846
Page 40 Wilson Farm House, 1856
Page 52 John Mulliken II House, 1855
Page 60 Mansard Roof Houses, 1872
Contents —Part I
GENERAL INTEREST 5
Board of Selectmen
Town Manager
Bicentennial Commission
Town Celebrations Committee
White Hat Award
The Year in Headlines
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10
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12
COMMUNITY SERVICES 15
Public Works /Engineering
Westview Cemetery Development
Fire Department
Police Department
Inspection Department
Board of Health
Animal Control Officer
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CITIZEN SERVICES 27
School Committee
School Superintendent
Minuteman Regional Vo -Tech
Cary Memorial Library
Cary Lecture Committee
Recreation Committee
Town Report Committee
Battle Green Guides
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
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30
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35
36
37
39
39
41
Planning Board
Street and Sidewalk Design
Board of Appeals
Conservation Commission
Historic Districts Commission
Historical Commission
Permanent Building Committee
Fence Viewers
Cable Television
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43
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48
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JOHN MASON HOUSE 1698
1303 Massachusetts Avenue; privately owned
Built by John Mason. James Munroe, pro-
prietor of Munroe Tavern, was a later own-
er. Its degree of appreciative preserva-
tion and lack of remodeling are exemplary.
HUMAN CONCERNS
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Lexington Housing Authority 54
Council on Aging 55
Senior Citizens Club 55
Police Manual Policy Committee 56
Drug Advisory Committee 57
Community Relations Committee 58
Youth Advisory Commission 58
Suburban Responsibility 59
Veterans Services Director 59
FINANCIAL AND CLERICAL
61
Appropriation Committee 62
Treasurer 63
Town Debt and Interest 63
Comptroller 64
Collector of Taxes 64
Board of Assessors 65
Capital Expenditures Committee 66
Personnel Department 66
Town Clerk 67
Trustees of Public Trusts 67
Retirement Board 68
Personnel Advisory Committee 68
HANDBOOK AND DIRECTORY
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Basic Information
Talent Bank Questionaire
Town Meeting Members
Town Officers and Committees
Index
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71
73
75
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Note: Statistical details relat-
ing to these reports are continued
in Part II.
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General Interest
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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It has been a year for beginnings and the
charting of new directions.
TOWN MANAGER 8
Report of the acting town manager from
September 15, 1976 to December 31, 1976.
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 9
1976 brings to a close an eventful two
years, and the end of the commission.
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE 10
At the request of the board of selectmen,
special attention was given in 1976 to
Patriot's Day and July Fourth.
WHITE HAT AWARD 11
Mrs. Ruth Morey awarded the White Hat in
recognition of a lifetime of service.
THE YEAR IN HEADLINES 12
JOHN MULLI}4N HOUSE 1795
1377 Massachusetts Avenue; privately owned
The stone front step is in its original
shape, no hammer or chisel having been
used on it. The house stands on the site
of the earlier Raymond Tavern.
Board of Selectmen
IT HAS BEEN A YEAR FOR BEGINNINGS AND
THE CHARTING OF NEW DIRECTIONS.
NEW TOWN MANAGER SELECTED
A major accomplishment has been the se-
lection of a new town manager through an
unusually thorough process. Preliminary
screening of 268 applicants by the per-
sonnel advisory board winnowed the
choice down to 13. Intensive interviews
and refereance checks by a broadly repre-
sentative 8- member selection committee
then provided the selectmen with 5 out-
standing candidates. Further interviews
and home -town visits by the selectmen re-
sulted in the unanimous selection by
both the board and the selection commit-
tee of Robert Hutchinson, Jr., town man-
ager of Plainville, Connecticut. His
grasp of the complexities of municipal
government, proven management skills,
and sensitivity to the citizen's role
augers well for the town. The board will
now have time to turn its attention to
the setting of townwide goals and the es-
tablishment of public policies.
OPEN GOVERNMENT
During the year the board made great
strides toward an open, responsive gov-
ernment. This is evidenced by the well -
attended board meetings where individual
and group problems are thoughtfully con-
sidered. Citizens are encouraged to par-
ticipate in the weekly meetings which
are held at 7:30 p.m. in the selectmen's
meeting room.
FINANCIAL
To offset the loss of some anticipated
state funds, all departments were re-
quested to cut budgets 5 %. Some public
works projects not affecting health and
safety were delayed. A fresh look at
town operations by the new town manager
should result in further economies.
HUMAN SERVICES
During the year more attention was given
to human services. Increased financial
and administrative support have been rec-
ommended for planning, coordinating, in-
tegrating, and delivering these services.
Programs being explored for future ac-
tion include: (1) expanded recreation
services, including the establishment of
a community center; (2) the creation of
an interagency human services council;
(3) new programs and services for the el-
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derly; (4) the hiring of a youth officer
in the Police Department, a town youth
director, and an outreach worker for
troubled youth; (5) the creation of an
information and referral service; (6) an
analysis of incipient racism; and (7) an
aggressive affirmative action program.
GRANSPORTATION
The board created a citizens transporta-
tion advisory committee to ensure that
Lexington's interests are considered in
the Minute Man study of existing trans-
portation, that the MBTA provides maxi-
mum benefits to Lexington, and that ex-
isting services are adequately publicized.
POLICE POLICY MANUAL COMMITTEE
The board created a citizens police poli-
cy manual committee to review the police
department manual and to make appropriate
recommendations as to revisions, amend-
ments, and additions. To be considered,
in particular, is the need for the inclu-
sion of statements of public policy as
to the circumstances and manner in which
the members of the Police Department are
to exercise their power.
SOLID WASTE AND ENERGY
Steps have been taken to cooperate with
other towns in solid waste disposal. Two
advisory committees have been formed --
one dealing with the operation of the
present sanitary landfill and the other
with regional disposal. At the council's
request a selectman was appointed to the
One Twenty -Eight West Solid Waste Council
and a member of the selectmen's advisory
committee to the council's technical com-
mittee on site selection. A study of the
town's energy requirements and possible
savings is being considered.
RELATIONS AMONG TOWN BOARDS AND COMMIT -
TEES AND WITH THE ADMINISTRATION
Regular meetings between the selectmen
and other boards and committees have led
to a more unified approach to town prob-
lems. The selectmen have made great prog-
ress in improving the coordination be-
tween the various policy making citizen
committees and the town administration.
Effective liaison has been established
and administrative restructuring has
helped facilitate a smoother and more ef-
fective exchange of information and utili-
zation of personnel.
Board of Selectmen
LABOR RELATIONS
The negotiations with the three unions --
police, fire, and public works -- came to
a successful conclusion after many meet-
ings between representatives from both
sides, thus avoiding possible expensive
arbitration. As a result, Lexington is
being brought into line with other commu-
nities without surpassing town meeting's
ceiling.
APPOINTMENTS
Meetings were held with many of the se-
lectmen's advisory committees in order
to review their charges and, where neces-
sary, to revise them to meeting changing
expectations and requirements. Selec-
tion procedures were scrutinized and an
appointment criteria committee was estab-
lished to prepare guidelines to be con-
sidered by the board in making citizen
appointments to the autonomous town
boards and to the selectmen's advisory
committees.
This year the board has endeavored
to make its appointments more balanced,
representing a wider range of back-
grounds; for example, citizens with back-
grounds in city planning and transporta-
tion were added to the traffic safety
committee.
Two selectmen are active in the recently
formed Women's Elected Municipal Officials
of the Massachusetts League of Cities and
Towns and are, thereby, deeply involved
in encouraging more women to seek elec-
tive office and to serve in public admini-
stration.
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Board of Selectmen. Seated L /R:
Margery M. Battin, Vice Chairman;
Howard M. Kassler, Chairman; Mary
W. Miley. Standing L /R: Fred C.
Bailey, Alfred S. Busa.
INTERGOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Lexington selectmen are active at the
county and state level. The selectmen
representative to the Middlesex County
advisory board also serves on its budget
committee. Another board member serves
as vice - president of the Middlesex Coun-
ty Selectmen's Association, as treasurer
of the Massachusetts Selectmen's Associa-
tion, and as one of twenty members of the
Governor's local government advisory com-
mittee. The LGAC's monthly meetings with
the Governor ensure that municipal gov-
ernment's interests and problems are con-
sidered when state action is contemplated.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
The selectmen wish to recognize the dili-
gence, dedication and enthusiasm with
which so many citizens serve on the town's
boards, committees, and commissions. We
cannot adequately express our appreciation
to the acting town manager, Richard Perry
(town comptroller) for the calm, thought-
fully intelligent way he has administered
town government in a period of transition.
In closing, we wish particularily to thank
the selectmen's office staff for the pa-
tience, perseverance and good humor with
which it has served five very different
task masters.
Howard M. Kassler, Chairman
Margery M. Battin, Vice Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Alfred S. Busa
Mary W. Miley
limn Manager
REPORT OF THE ACTING TOWN MANAGER FROM
SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 TO DECEMBER 31, 1976.
A PERIOD OF TRANSITION
During the change of administration from
Walter C. O'Connell to Robert M. Hutch-
inson, Jr., there has been a period of
caring for the normal day -to -day opera-
tion of the town, budget planning, and
preparation for the 1977 Town Meeting.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conversion of the town's payroll func-
tion to a service bureau operation to be-
gin in 1977.
Collective bargaining sessions with
the police and firefighting unions. The
collective bargaining work, undertaken
by Mr. O'Connell earlier in the year,
was agreed upon, contracted, and signed
with the public works union. Mr. Neil
Chapman assisted in the signing of two
contracts: one with the Police Better-
ment Association on October 20, 1976 and
the other with the International Associa-
tion of Firefighters on November 1, 1976.
CONCERN OF FINANCIAL FUTURE OF THE TOWN
Due primarily to a decline of over one
million dollars in estimated (cherry
sheet) state revenue to the town and the
state recouping special education funds
paid in previous years to Lexington, the
tax levy for Fiscal Year 1977 (July 1,
1976 to June 20, 1977) rose to $80.20,
the biggest jump in recent years.
The rising costs of electricity,
heating fuel, gasoline and communication
service over the past couple of years
continues to cut deeper into town budgets.
"Energy conservation" has become a key
phrase during the past year and more
steps are being taken to curtail unneces-
sary uses of these items. Several meet-
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Richard M. Perry, Acting Town Manager
ings on the subject have been held or
will be held in the near future by the
state and other organizations. Our key
people involved in energy usage are at-
tending these meetings and hopefully will
bring back helptful hints on ways that we
can conserve.
As we approach the end of the year
1976, inflation continues to eat into
our tax dollars. Coupled with the ero-
sion of state dollars, on the other hand,
Congress did vote to continue General
Revenue Sharing which will provide some
help. In November under the Federal Gov-
ernment's Antirecession Fiscal Assis-
tance Act $34,000 was received, use of
wnich must be appropriated by town meet-
ing in 1977. It is the intent of Con-
gress that (this money) be used by the
town for the employment of persons and
the provision of basic services which
have already been in operation during
the last two fiscal years.
Richard M. Perry, Acting Town Manager
Bicentennial Commission
1976 BRINGS TO A CLOSE AN EVENTFUL TWO
YEARS, AND THE END OF THE COMMISSION.
AN EVENTFUL TWO YEARS
The major events of the two years are
well known to the people of Lexington:
the President's visit to our 1975 Patri-
ots Day celebration, the 1976 Patriots
Day events and the Fourth of July cere-
monies marking our country's 200th Birth-
day. These and other special activities
will be remembered for years to come.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Throughout the two year period there was
a continuous flow of cultural activities
under the guidance of Miriam W. Butts.
Their acceptance can only be gauged by
the exceptional attendance at all events.
EVENTS AROUND THE COMMON
Roland B. Greeley chaired a subcommittee
that (1) provided a most impressive cere-
mony rededicating the common, (2) provid-
ed an historic walking tour on a continu-
ing bases, and (3) solved the parking
problems around the common with the coop-
eration of the churches in the area.
BICENTENNIAL CORPORATION
The Bicentennial Corporation, under the
direction of Richard Michelson, made a
tremendous contribution to the Bicenten-
nial effort by grossing over $100,000,
which has been used to defray expenses
of some events plus the purchase of the
new flag pole on the Common. Any monies
unexpended at the conclusion of the Bi-
centennial years will revert to the town.
STATE GRANTS
The town and several organizations in
the town were recipients of substantial
grants from the State Bicentennial Com-
mission.
FINAL SALUTE
Finally, the success of the bicentennial
activities is due, in extreme measure,
to all the citizens of Lexington. So,
"thank you," all you good people of Lex-
ington for making the Bicentennial come
alive.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman
Stephen Politi, Vice Chairman
Rebecca G. Nussdor, Secretary
Richard A. Michelson
Miriam W. Butts
Roland B. Greeley
Anthony L. Mancini
Raymond B. Barnes
Rudolph J. Fobert
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Matthew Powers, Youth Representative
Alan F. Kenney, ex- officio
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Bicentennial Commission.
Seated L /R: Stephen M. Politi,
Vice Chairman; Lincoln P. Cole,
Jr., Chairman; Roland B.
Greeley. Standing L /R:
Richard A. Michelson, Anthony
L. Mancini, Matthew J. Powers.
lbwn Celebrations Committee
AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN,
SPECIAL ATTENTION WAS GIVEN IN 1976 TO
PATRIOTS' DAY AND JULY FOURTH.
PATRIOTS' DAY (APRIL 19)
The reenactment began when the alarm
was sounded by the ringing of the Old
Belfry bell accompanied by church bells.
Originally begun several years ago by
the Lexington Minute Men in preparation
for the bicentennial years, the reenact-
ment has been a huge success, and there-
fore, it will be continued in subsequent
years.
The morning. parade was led over its
usual route by Ann Roberts, president of
the high school class of 1976. She was
assisted by division marshalls Tom Chap-
in and Mary Rockwood and by aides Emily
Kenney and Chris Anderson.
Ann Roberts also presided at the
Battle Green exercises that followed the
parade. Lions Club president, John Lu-
cente presented the white tricorn hat
award to Ruth Morey in recognition of
her many years of outstanding service to
the town.
Other events of interest were (1)
the Rotary Club's pancake breakfast, (2)
the memorial services conducted by the
Lexington Minute Men and the Daughters
of the American Revolution, and (3) the
arrival at 1:00 of "Revere" and "Dawes,"
Who were greeted by selectman chairman,
Howard M. Kassler.
The afternoon parade, under the com-
mand of chief marshal Joseph 0. Rooney,
marched over the old route from East Lex-
ington, past the Battle Green, to the
high school. The parade staff did a
fine job of assembling the fairly large
parade and no serious problems came up.
As it has done for many years, the Lex-
ington Chamber of Commerce provided
judges and prizes for the parade float
competition. In the youth division, Or-
der of DeMolay, won first prize; Lexing-
ton High School senior council won sec-
ond prize; and the Girl Scouts won honor-
able mention. In the civic division,
the Kiwanis Club won first prize; the
Elks won second prize; and Pilgrim
Church won honorable mention. There
were no commercial division entries.
MEMORIAL DAY (May 31)
Another beautiful day (so was Patriots'
Day), to give us two in a row -- an al-
most unheard of piece of luck. Memori-
al services at Westview Cemetery pre-
ceded the morning parade from Munroe
School. John McDonough, deputy fire
chief, was chief marshal of the parade.
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It made its customary stops at Munroe
Cemetery, Cary Hall, and the Old Burying
Ground, before it assembled on the Bat-
tle Green. At Munroe Cemetery, Chris An-
derson read General Logan's orders for
the first Memorial Day, and Mary Good-
fellow recited Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad-
dress. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Donald,
USAF, a Viet Nam veteran stationed at
Hanscom Field, gave the main address dur-
ing the Battle Green ceremonies.
FOURTH OF JULY
For the first time in several years the
town officially celebrated the Fourth of
July. Our intent -- following a sugges-
tion of the bicentennial commission --
was to provide opportunities for a fami-
ly celebration. The town joined the na-
tion -wide bell ringing program coordi-
nated by the American Revolution Bicen-
tennial Administration. Church bells be-
gan to ring at 2:00 p.m. and continued
to do so for thirteen minutes. At the
Battle Green after the bell ringing, the
Lexington Minute Men demonstrated the
use of colonial muskets, Life Scout Paul
Jenkins led the Pledge of Allegiance,
and the singing of the National Anthem
led to an impromptu community -sing of
other patriotic songs.
Later in the afternoon, Saint Will-
iams Band from Dorchester gave a concert
and marching demonstration at the Parker
School Field. Although spectators had
been encouraged to bring picnic lunches
to the concert, not many did so. The
celebration ended during the evening
with an old fashioned bonfire on the Hay-
den Recreation Center property.
Town Celebrations Committee. Seated L /R:
Eleanor B. Litchfield, Raymond B. Barnes, Chair-
man; Ruth M. Mitchell. Standing L /R: William P.
Brenchick, Jr., Edward W. Turner, William P:
Fitzgerald.
Town Celebrations Committee
VETERANS DAY (November 11)
Robert Ormiston, Post 3007, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, commanded the parade that
marched from Munroe School to the Battle
Green. Major General Richard Zeoli,
Massachusetts State National Guard, and
a resident of Lexington, gave the main
address during Battle Green ceremonies
while spectators and participants stood
in about an inch of snow that had fallen
during the previous day.
White Hat Award
MRS. RUTH MOREY AWARDED THE WHITE HAT IN
RECOGNITION OF A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
In a testimonial to a lifetime of service
to Lexington Mrs. Ruth Morey was given
the White Hat award by the Lions Club in
the traditional Patriots' Day presenta-
tion. She is the third woman so honored
in the twenty -two year history of the '
White Hat award.
Her activities have spanned virtually
every phase of community affairs. She was
the first woman elected to the board of
selectmen, serving for six years, two as
its chairman. She was a member of the
school committee for nine years, including
five years as its chairman.
Ruth Morey is the 1976 recipient of
the White Hat Award from Lions Club
President John Lucente.
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OTHER COMMITTEE MATTERS
Because of family commitments, Mrs-.
William McGonagle resigned from the com-
mittee. Mrs. Frank Hazel was appointed
by the board of selectmen to take her
place.
Raymond B. Barnes, Chairman
Leo Gaughan, Vice Chairman
William P. Brenchick, Jr.
Ruth M. Mitchell
Eleanor B. Litchfield
Edward W. Turner
William P. Fitzgerald
Raymond J. Flynn
Inez B. Hazel
For twenty five years she was a town
meeting member serving also during that
time on the townwide beautification, the
by -laws revision, the recreation and the
school building committees. She is pres-
ently serving on the board of appeals.
She has twice been president of the
Historical Society and active also in the
Red Cross, Visiting Nurse Association,
League of Women Voters and the Field and
Garden Club.
Almost every broadly based community
organization in Lexington has felt her
quiet guidance and constructive influence.
Her life of selfless service has enriched
Lexington and is a beacon for others to
emulate.
Past Recipients of the White Hat:
1954, Edwin B. Worthen; 1955, Albert
Burnham; 1956, John Garrity; 1957, Rev.
Harold T. Handley; 1958, William E. Malo-
ney; 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. Har -.
rington; 1970, Michael Vidette, Sr.; 1971,
Louis Tropeano; 1972, George W. Emery;
1973, Louis A. Zehner; 1974, Irving H. Ma-
bee; 1975, Richard A. Michelson.
(Louis A. Zehner, Town Report Committee)
The Year in Headlines
JANUARY
Town is hit by second major snowstorm --
clean-up costs Lexington $3000 a vertical
inch; temperature at -10 degrees on Janu-
ary 24. Appropriation committee predicts
a $5.00 tax hike; housebreaks average one
a day. 83 high school athletes awarded
sports jackets by Lexington Police Better-
ment Association; first scholarship in
memory of Alan G. Adams awarded to Susana
M. Abele.
FEBRUARY
Dr. John H. Lawson, 52, of Shaker Heights,
Ohio is appointed new school superintendent.
School committee votes to close 4 elementary
schools by 1980, Hancock to be first.
Blocked sewers along Vine Brook cause health
problems, as flu -like virus strikes many com-
munities. Weather fickle -- on the 2nd, 50°
at 8 a.m., 8° at 8 p.m. Temperature reaches
62° on the 25th, honey bee seen on the 29th.
Doris Leavitt retires after 39 years as
physical education teacher in Lexington.
Edward S. Munro, Lexington native and resi-
dent of Munroe Tavern, dies at 83. Unde-
feated girl gymnasts win Middlesex League
championship. Lexington high school again
boasts more winners in state scholastic art
awards than any other school. 9% salary
hike in new police contract, as town ini-
tiatesemployee safety program. M.I.T. phy-
sics professor, Samuel C.C. Ting receives
award for J- particle discovery. Enrollment
drops at Minuteman Vo -Tech.
MARCH
Weather again plays tricks -- snow on March
2nd, temperature 64° March 5th. Town mana-
ger, Walter O'Connell fails to win reappoint-
ment. Howard Kassler elected chairman of
selectmen. Citizens concerned about disci-
pline and basic skills in Lexington schools.
Sam's barber shop closes after 43 years.
Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Lexington native
and historian, dies suddenly at 63. Col-
onel James H. Patterson appointed briga-
dier general in U.S. Army. Residents com-
plain about local sales of pornography.
Philip M. Clark, former president of Lexing-
ton Historical Society, dies at 80.
APRIL
Temperature of 80° accompanies April 19th
celebrations as Ruth Morey wins White Hat
Award. Apple trees in blossom on April
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21st. Cherry sheet indicates town's share
of state funds down by 1.1 million. Two
alarm fire sweeps Woburn Street block.
School committee reports that vandalism
in local schools has reached epidemic prop-
ortions. League of Women Voters charges
school committee with violation of open
meeting law. Ban on public drinking passes
town meeting. Three high school seniors
named winners in National Merit scholar-
ship. Town to pay 75% of employees medi-
cal insurance. Fire at Hastings School
causes extensive smoke damage. Town meet-
ing expends $494,000 for conservation land
acquisitions.
MAY
Town meeting OK's 15 million dollar school
budget as school committee is exonerated
from charges of withholding information.
Testimonial dinner given for retiring
Selectmen Allan F. Kenney for decade of
service. Nine youths arrested for melee
on Camelia Place and 83 year old woman
suffers broken hip in Muzzey Street purse -
snatching. Lexington High School blood-
mobile sets new record of 280 blood units
in one day. Munroe Tavern and Sanderson
House listed in National Register of His-
toric Landmarks and Follen Church and Stone
Building accepted for National Register of
Historic Places. John T. McWeeney newest
member of Board of Assessors. High school
history teacher, George Southwick, elected
president of Massachusetts Teachers' Asso-
ciation. Lexington Field and Garden Club
plants memorial tree at Hancock - Clarke
house. Selectmen hear complaints against
junk car operation on Allen Street -- per-
mit to continue is renewed for two years.
Snow in Worcester County on the 19th.
JUNE
Girls' high school softball team wins first
state championship, as 729 seniors receive
diplomas. Another branch bank (Old Colony
Trust) to replace Melting Pot in center.
"Historic" Lexington land along Rt. 128
for sale at $7.76 per square inch. Policy
review committee to draft changes in pol-
ice manual. Muzzey family holds reunion
in Lexington. County opens Rt. 128 infor-
mation center. Paul MacKenzie succeeds
Eric Clarke as chairman of planning board.
Town manager Walter O'Connell honored by
Lions Club. Vernon Page scholarship fund
reaches $15,000. "The American War of In-
dependence" exhibit opens at Masonic Museum.
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The Year in Headlines
JULY
The tall ships visit Boston, along with
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Rotted 130' flag pole on the common taken
down. Arson partially destroys East Lex-
ington depot. Bicentennial band concerts
popular weekly event on the common. Ground
broken for 16 housing units behind St.
Brigid's church. Severe weather conditions
prevent local climbers from reaching peak
of Mt. 'McKinley. New town ambulance ar-
rives and police add 5 new officers. Al-
bert W. Hruby, former chairman of Lexing-
ton Housing Authority, dies at 51. Cir-
culation at Cary Library reaches 499,607
volumes for last fiscal year -- up 40,000
volumes. Minute Men Captain Norman F.
Daigle elected company commander. Martin
A Gilman elected president of Lexington
Historical Society. Hayden Recreation Cen-
ter to be open to all adult residents.
Single engine plane crash on Valley Road
kills pilot.
AUGUST
Town tax rate up $8.20 to $80.20, as
$300,000in unexpended funds returned to
E & D account. Richard M. Perry desig-
nated acting town manager. Report aired
on students' school bus behavior. Shop-
lifting on increase in center stores.
Jacquelyn R. Smith designated chairman of
Mass Aeronautics Comm. Anne Warner honored
by selectmen for winning bronze Olympic
medal on women's crew. Lexington Minute
Men kick off major fund drive to maintain
Sanderson house. Public drinking ban be-
comes law.
SEPTEMBER
Selectmen slash $20,000 from current bud-
get as town borrows $600,000 in anticipa-
tion of taxes. 1975 town report awarded
3rd prize by Massachusetts Selectmen's
Association. Massachusetts Supreme Court
rules public disclosure of local police
records not in public interest. Hancock
School accepted for National Register of
Historic Places. Donald E. Nickerson re-
tires as board of appeals chairman. Paul
Fontas resigns as high school soccer and
hockey coach. Rash of house breaks plagues
police. Edward "Ned" Maguire, 33 year mem-
ber of police department, dies at 85. Hun-
dreds attend farewell reception honoring
Dr. Charles Ellicott. Selectmen accept
resignation of town engineer James Chase.
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OCTOBER
Joint ceremonies in Lexington and Concord
mark an end to Bicentennial celebrations.
Student population drops 431 pupils during
1976. Halloween is quietest in many years.
Swine flu clinic opens for elderly. High
school has most merit semi- finalists of any
New England public school. Annual Great
Meadow fire blazes across 20 acres. George
Wadsworth & Ruth Morey elected chairman and
vice - chairman of Appeals Board. Vandals
do $3500 worth of damage to Gold Ribbon
Farms greenhouse. Chankey N. Touart re-
ceives Air Force decoration for exceptional
civilian service.
NOVEMBER
Robert Hutchinson, Jr., 34, of Plainville,
Connecticut named new town manager. Joseph
P. Marshall resigns as Fire Chief. Esti-
mated 1500 books a year stolen from Cary
Library. Conservation commission agrees
that sanitary landfill should be built up,
not out. Girl's field hockey team becomes
Middlesex champs. Follen Church installs
new minister - the Rev. Polly Laughland.
First Cary lecture hears account of Mt.
McKinley climb. Stevens Market closes
suddenly after many years in center. Coun-
cil on Aging begins bus programs for elder-
ly and community room at Vynebrook Village
memorializes Albert W. Hruby. Muddy Thanks-
giving Day football game ends with Burling-
ton winning 22 -7.
DECEMBER
Another month of strange weather - snow,
thunder and lightning on the 2nd, 15" snow
on the 29th, robin seen on steps of Cary
Building on the 31st. Town again decorates
common and center with Christmas lights.
State health director Fiumara sees swine
flu epidemic as "pretty remote ". Master-
works Chorale presents complete version of
'Messiah'. State registry suspends li-
cense plates of 6 local cabs. High school
year book receives achievement award. Re-
turnable bottles now available in 8 local
stores. Smoke detector prevents serious
fire at Christian Science church. Exhibi-
tion of portraits owned by Historical So-
ciety opens at Masonic museum. Governor
Dukakis appoints James F. Crain a trustee
of U of Mass. Old wooden flagpole on com-
mon made into commemorative plaques.
S. Lawrence Whipple, Historian
Lexington Historical Society
Community Services
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING 16
Although 1976 was a banner year for the de-
partment, we are still frustrated in our
attempts to solve our solid waste disposal
problem.
WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 18
As part of a twenty -five year master plan,
land south of the developed area was
cleared and graded in 1976.
FIRE DEPARTMENT 19
There were fewer serious fires this year,
and there were no fire - related fatalities.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 20
In 1976, for the first time in the depart-
ment's history, the five cadets appointed
as police officers were all Lexington resi-
dents, and all hold B.S. degrees in crimi-
nal juctice from Northeastern University.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT 22
Time study of department conducted in May.
Building permits on the increase.
BOARD OF HEALTH
23
The board has embarked on a variety of
programs that benefit the entire community.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 25
In January of 1976 the long- awaited and
badly- needed animal shelter was completed.
STONE BUILDING 1833
735 Massachusetts Avenue; Isaac Melvin, architect
Given to the Town by Ellen Stone, the present East
Lexington Branch Library at one time provided a meeting
place for Abolishionists.
FOLLEN CHURCH 1839
755 Massachusetts Avenue; Rev. Charles Follen, architect
The eight -sided Follen Church has a splendidly serene
interior and superlative acoustics.
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Department of Public Works /Engineering
ALTHOUGH 1976 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR THE
DEPARTMENT, WE ARE STILL FRUSTRATED IN
OUR ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE OUR SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL PROBLEM.
PROGRESS MADE ON OTHER FRONTS
Yet another year has passed without ap-
proval of our sanitary landfill expan-
sion plan and, even more disheartening,
without any areawide progress toward an
acceptable solution.
This matter aside, the department
continued to move forward on all other
fronts, including the inflow- infiltra-
tion and townwide drainage studies, the
capital sewer program, and the Westview
Cemetery development program.
With the demand for special Bicen-
tennial- related services behind us, the
department is re- gearing itself to pro-
vide even better services to Lexington
residents. We intend to use the experi-
ence of the past two years in continuing
our progressive and innovative policies
and approaches during 1977.
INTEGRATION OF DEPARTMENT CONTINUES
By integrating all of the planning, engi-
neering, construction, and maintenance,
the department has been able to develop
a flexible method of operation that al-
lows us to adjust with technological im-
provements and environmental advances
and to undertake projects not normally
within our realm of responsibility. The
most notable of these are (1) the re-
placement of the flag pole on the Battle
Emanuele Coscia, Jr., Manager
Planning and Administration
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John J. McSweeney, Director
Public Works /Engineering
Peter Minnazzo
Green, (2) the construction of an animal
shelter on Westview Street, and (3) the
construction of a recreation service
building at the Old Res. In the past,
these types of projects would have been
coordinated by an agency not affiliated
with the Town.
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
The primary task of the division is to
develop and maintain an operating budget
for the entire department. Despite spi-
raling inflation this division kept with-
in it's budget, with the exception of
electricity and telephone costs, and
still maintained a high level of opera-
tion. As in prior years, all necessary
repairs to public buildings were com-
pleted under contracts prepared by this
division.
Through close contact with other di-
vision heads in the department, this of-
fice has increased productivity and effi-
ciency by prudent channeling of support
efforts. As in the past, the division
coordinated efforts to bring construc-
tion contracts up to date.
We are responsible for maintaining
personnel and payroll records, as well
as for supervising billing and purchas-
ing procedures. We also prepare reports
on public works operations and perform
numerous other internal functions.
Department of Public Works /Engineering
ENGINEERING DIVISION
During the past year, despite restric-
tions on implementation of capital pro-
jects caused by the overall economic sit-
uation, we were able to complete those
of the greatest need and import. Fur -
thurmore, we were able to bring those
projects delayed for economic reasons to
a point where construction can begin al-
most immediately.
In a word, progress best describes
1976: progress in terms of more prudent
planning for capital expenditures; pro-
gress in terms of a more active pursuit
of State and Federal funds; progress in
terms of improved record keeping proce-
dures; progress in terms of enhanced ex-
pertise of the staff through formal and
informal education; progress in terms of
improved quality of service.
The results of this progress are sig-
nificant. We have made great strides to-
ward completing our long -range goals re-
garding sewer, water and drain master
plans, toward fully developing the poten-
tial at Westview Cemetery, and toward es-
tablishing a balanced townwide elevation
system.
In addition, we were able to assist
nearly all of the other town agencies
and boards with projects and programs of
importance to all town residents.
In summary, the division became in-
volwed with the many and varied aspects
of town government, and, while complet-
ing 90% of the work it required of it-
self, it assisted other boards and agen-
cies in completing their workload.
Warren A. grapey
Manager of Operations
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Peter Milinazzo
William J. Martin
Assistant Town Engineer
OPERATION DIVISION
The division was very busy during 1976.
The various sections of the division
each performed its functions in such a
way as to complement the other sections,
thus creating an efficient overall opera-
tion.
Park and Shade Trees Section contin-
ued its struggle to contain dutch elm
disease through injection of 'elm trees.
Despite this effort, 150 elms had to be
removed. In addition, due to the past
mild winter, diseases affecting syca-
mores, maples, and other hardwood trees
were evident and were treated. In an ef-
fort to dramatize the function of trees
and the need for continued planting, ev-
ergreen seedlings were distributed to
4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.
Park and Recreation. Also com-
pleted this year were improvements to
the Harrington School playground; to the
Center playground; to the land at Lowell
and Woburn Streets; the Village Circle
island; the conservation land at Whipple
Hill, Swenson's, Napoli's, Porter's and
Hillside; and public historical grounds.
In addition, increased attention was giv-
en to the general upkeep and maintenance
of all conservation land.
Westview Cemetery. As part of the
Westview Cemetery development program a
new drainage system was installed to al-
leviate a flooding problem, and thereby
make available at least 300 new grave
sites. Preliminary roadwork, grading,
and utility installation covering approx-
imately 12 acres was also completed. In-
terment services at Westview numbered
over 175, while Munroe cemetery con- •
ducted 3 interments and 2 cremains inter-
ments.
Department of Public Works /Engineering
Highway Section conducted its road
resurfacing this year through private
contracting due to the nonexistence of
town -owned equipment for this purpose.
Curbing installation, resetting, and /or
repair amounted to 3,523 feet; while
1,736 feet of storm drains was added,
with the others being checked and
cleaned. The massive snow removal opera-
tion required the participation of vari-
ous departmental sections during each
storm, and included the cooperation of
outside contractors.
Sewer and Water Section. The com-
bining of the sewer and water sections
proved to be very effective this year.
Increased fire protection resulted from
the replacement and increased capacity
of the Middle Street and Percy Road wa-
ter mains; as well as the extensive re-
pairs and flushing performed on the fire
hydrants. Installation or replacement
of 350 water meters and outside record-
ers was also completed. In addition,
the Town's vast sewage disposal system
was maintained, repaired, and kept in
top condition.
Sanitary Landfill. The new sani-
tary landfill stickers, to identify Lex-
ington residents, were issued this year
for a two -year period. Solid waste dis-
posal remains a problem, and will be so,
until a new disposal plan is developed.
The recycling center remains active, and
increased citizen participation is urged.
John J. McSweeney, Director,
Public Works /Engineering
Emanuele Coscia, Jr., Manager
Planning and Administration
William J. Martin, Assistant Town Engi-
neer
Warren A. Empey, Manager of Operations
Westview Cemetery Development Committee
AS PART OF A TWENTY -FIVE YEAR MASTER
PLAN, LAND SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPED AREA
WAS CLEARED AND GRADED IN 1976.
PLANNING KEY TO FUTURE NEEDS
Adequate grave sites are still available
for immediate needs, but forward plan-
ning and execution are necessary because
land must be prepared, roads laid out,
and drainage installed. The graded land
must be allowed to settle and the lots
surveyed and laid out. In addition,
trees and shrubs must be planted and
grown sufficiently to overcome the bare
newness of the project so that purchas-
ers of grave sites can envision what the
ultimate appearance may be.
STORAGE POND FOR DRAINAGE
The state requires that cemeteries must
provide self- contained drainage for all
surface and ground water. This will re-
quire use of a storage pond into which
surface water can drain and from which
the water can be re- cycled for irriga-
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tion. The subsoil is sandy and a plas-
tic -type lining will have to be provided.
The entire program is paid for by trans-
fer from the sale of lots fund, without
it being a burden on the tax rate.
REMEMBRANCE FUND
The committee is proposing to the board
of selectmen the inclusion of an article
in the next town meeting warrant which
would authorize establishment of a "Re-
memberance Fund" to which families and
friends of deceased persons may contrib-
ute funds for the purchase of trees and
shrubs as memorials to their loved ones.
Diversity in the selection of these plants
would be an objective with emphasis on
those which would attract birds, furnish
fall color, and, of course, be hardy in
Lexington.
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
William J. Manning
Gail W. Smith
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Jeffrey A. Shaw, ex- officio
Fire Department
THERE WERE FEWER SERIOUS FIRES THIS YEAR,
AND THERE WERE NO FIRE - RELATED FATALI-
TIES.
FREE FIRE - SAFETY INSPECTION
The reduction in the number of serious
fires is a compliment to our residents,
and it indicates a closer attention to
principles of fire safety in the home
and at work. Too, this good fire record
is due to the fact that many citizens
did avail themselves of our offer to
give free home fire - safety inspection.
TWO SERIOUS FIRES
CALLED FOR A SECOND ALARM
Shortly before five o'clock on the morn-
ing of March 28 a well- advanced fire was
discovered in a beauty shop that was one
of several businesses occupying the
block at 334 Woburn Street. The fire de-
stroyed that shop and had spread to a
store next door where it was halted.
The fire caused severe structural damage
to the building and the block was subse-
quently razed by the owner; all of the
other occupancies received heavy smoke
and heat damage. The other second -alarm
fire occurred in a dwelling at 20 Si-
monds Road during the early morning
hours of June 5th. The owner was not at
home when the fire was discovered, but a
male tenant, who was asleep in the house,
was awakened by the fire fighters and
led to safety.
AIRPLANE CRASH ON VALLEY ROAD
An event that is fortunately uncommon
took place early on the morning of July
16, when an airplane crashed into a tall
tree, setting it on fire, narrowly miss-
ing a house that was located a short dis-
tance away, before burying itself into
the ground. The pilot, lone occupant,
was killed. His body was found a short
distance away from the plane's final
resting place by fire fighters.
HYDRANT INSPECTION PROGRAM
A hydrant inspection /maintenance program
was initiated this year in cooperation
with the Public Works Department. Teams
of fire fighters inspected the hydrants
and lubricated the discharge outlet
threads throughout the entire town. Any
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Joseph P. Marshall, Chief
problems observed were noted; a descrip-
tion of defects found were forwarded to
the Water Department for their action.
Shortly thereafter fire fighters had oc-
casion to use hydrants which had been
serviced and found them to operate very
effectively.
NEW AMBULANCE ARRIVED IN MAY
In May Lexington purchased its first am-
bulance of the modular type. This ma-
chine is so constructed that the body
can be easily transferred to a new chas-
sis, should this become necessary, and
can be used with several chassis replace-
ments, thus giving a longer and more eco-
nomical use. Since being placed in ser-
vice, the new ambulance has been consis-
tently busy.
SPIRIT OF COOPERATION
This year the Fire Department has re-
quested the assistance of, and rendered
assistance to, many of the other depart-
ments of the town in a mutual extension
of service. Because of this, the citi-
zens of Lexington can feel certain that
they have an excellent employee group to
provide the many services that are neces-
sary in their town.
Joseph P. Marshall, Chief
Police Department
IN 1976, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE DE-
PARTMENT'S HISTORY, THE FIVE CADETS AP-
POINTED AS POLICE OFFICERS WERE ALL LEX-
INGTON RESIDENTS, AND ALL HOLD B.S. DE-
GREES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE FROM NORTH-
EASTERN UNIVERSITY.
A SPECIAL OCCASION -- FOR TWO REASONS
This very special occasion not only cul-
minates the aims of our cadet program,
but also marks an end to the many years
of court litigation that has plagued ci-
vil service and which has tied up police
appointment to the department. Almost
five years have passed since the town of
Lexington has been able to appoint offi-
cers to the department to fill the vacan-
cies created by retirements, transfers,
and authorization of new positions. Dur-
ing the last year, in particular, the po-
lice staff was eight men short of autho-
rized strength. These very important ap-
pointments will provide the personnel we
need to do our job properly. We believe
our appointing problems are now behind us.
CRIME RATE AT 1.1 PER DAY
Serious crime in Lexington continues to
be a problem for the department. Inas-
much as Lexington is an affluent suburb
of Boston, we become a target for the
professional housebreaker and, as a re-
sult, we are still feeling an increase
in the numbers of break and entries be-
ing committed in Lexington. Special pa-
trols, officers dressed incognito, with
undercover vehicles, and other addition-
al duty assignments have been employed
by the department in an attempt to com-
bat this trend with notable success.
While general investigations are also
increasing, our other major crime areas
such as rape, robbery, assault, larceny,
and auto theft have either leveled off
or have decreased slightly. While it is
too early to predict a trend, it is in
definite contrast to the rest of the New
England area which is reporting a 9% in-
crease according to the F.B.I. Crime re-
ports. I believe we can be encouraged
by these figures.
CITIZEN SUPPORT NEEDED
We still believe that, in order to po-
lice a community, we must have the assis-
tance of the eyes and ears of its citi-
zens. Many times during this past year,
if residents had called to report suspi-
cious activity as they saw it, we would
have been able to intercept and arrest
many more housebreakers. We hope you
James F. Corr
Chief of Police
will remember; if you suspect that a
crime is being committed, call the po-
lice and report it. In the event we
find that all is well then nothing will
have been lost. So many people tell us
that the reason that they failed to call
was because they did not want to bother
anybody. We say, "bother us, that's
what we're here for."
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM EFFECTIVE
Our traffic statistics indicate that Lex-
ington has experienced a decrease in the
numbers of accidents during the year.
This downward trend is definitely attri-
butable to driver awareness created by
our traffic enforcement program. We
hope drivers will continue to observe
the rules.
GOOD PLANNING PAYS OFF
The second of the bicentennial years has
passed. April 19th went as planned as in
past years. Though there were many
thousands of visitors in the area at the
Battle Green, there were no major prob-
lems to detract from the spirit of the
nation's birthday.
We are looking forward to working with
our citizens in the year ahead to make
Lexington a safer place in which to live.
James F. Corr, Chief of Police
Police Department
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
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Inspection Department
TIME STUDY OF DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED IN
MAY. BUILDING PERMITS ON THE INCREASE.
SEVEN -WEEK TIME STUDY
In May a time study, the first ever con-
ducted on a town department, was made of
the Inspection Department. The results
of the week study were published in a
comprehensive 5 -page report. The pur-
pose of the study was: (1) to show that
the replacement of the part -time electri-
cal inspector who retired, with a full -
time man, was prudent, and (2) to justi-
fy the need of any additional manpower
in the department.
This study was made by John Farian,
an accountant with office management and
business administration experience with
the town under Comprehensive Employment
Training Act (CETA) Program. The
sources of the report were obtained from
job analysis questionaires, daily inspec-
tion reports, permit listings, active.
and outstanding permit files, contacts
with seven inspection departments of com-
parative towns, the list of State trans-
ferred buildings for inspections, and in-
terviews with members of the Lexington
Inspection Department.
There were reservations when this
study was proposed and put into effect
for it included daily time study reports
which required each person in the depart-
ment to log his own time on each day's
activities, a task which would and did
add additional work to an already busy
day. Nevertheless, the end result was
revealing as to how the activities that
the department was involved in contri-
buted to the toal work load.
LEXINGTON COMPARED WITH OTHER TOWNS
The survey showed that a daily average
of 25 inspections were made by the four
inspectors in the department. This num-
ber was greater than any of the other 7
towns surveyed with each inspection aver-
aging 19.1 minutes.
In 1975 Lexington did 3693 inspec-
tions with only one other town of the 7
doing more and most doing a great number
less, with immense backlogs.
The analysis showed a significant
increase in 1976 permit activity over
the same period last year, and as this
report is being written we are 51 build-
ing permits ahead of last year. This in-
crease in building permits being a con-
tinuation of permit activity over the
past three years.
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Donald K. Irwin,
Building Commissioner
In 1974 there were 388 building per-
mits issued; in 1975, 415 with a 39% in-
crease in the first 5 months of 1976
over the first five months of 1975.
The breakdown of the average work-
ing day also pointed out other interest-
ing information. It disclosed that over
50% of the staff's time was spent in of-
fice work with a large part of that be-
ing counter work and telephone contacts
with customers, and with about 25% of
the time able to be spent on actual site
inspections.
Total valuation of permits for the
past two years was $13,348,489.00 with
the total valuation of the 112 permits
for the first five months of 1976 run-
ning $1,117,466.00 over the correspond-
ing five months of 1975.
SUMMARY
The analysis concluded that the assump-
tion of inspection duties formerly done
by the State, and the new mandatory
state building code and its ramifica-
tions have created the same problems in
Lexington which exist in comparable
towns. But Lexington has been able to
cope with the additional workload and
complexities to a greater degree, and
that the replacing of the part -time man
with a full -time one was most judicious
and timely.
Donald K. Irwin, Building Commissioner
Board of Health
THE BOARD HAS EMBARKED ON A VARIETY OF
PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE ENTIRE COMMU-
NITY
INCREASING AWARENESS OF HEALTH PROBLEMS
At this point in time the health depart-
ment provides programs in air, water,
food, milk, housing, nuisances, animals,
lead paint, insect and rodent control
which we feel are obvious value to the
community. The ever increasing aware-
ness of the general public to adverse
health conditions, and an increase in
new federal and state regulations have
intensified the responsibilities of this
department. It appears that in looking
toward the future these demands and re-
sponsibilities will continue to be con-
siderable.
PERSONNEL
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Board of Health
Chairman, has completed over twenty -five
years of service as a member of the
board. Dr. Charles E. Ellicott who was
a member of the board, but resigned and
Dr. Michael S. Erdos was appointed to re-
place him. Mr. George A. Smith, Health
Director, was selected to attend the Cen-
ter for Disease Control, Insect Training
Program in Savannah, Georgia and to be a
member of the drugs, devices and cosmet-
ics committee for 1976 -1977 of the asso-
ciation of food and drug officials.
CLINICS
Each year the board of health either
sponsors or conducts a number of clinics
for the well -being of the citizens of
Lexington.
Swine Vaccine Clinic: The partici-
pation of the department in the Federal
influenza vaccine program was most suc-
cessful. It is estimated that approxi-
mately fifteen percent of the population
were immunized with A /Swine Monovalent
vaccine or A /Swine, A /Victoria Bivalent
vaccine.
Well Elderly Clinic: The well el-
derly clinic conducted for the board of
health by the Tri Community Health Ser-
vices still continues to be well re-
ceived. An additional clinic was added
this year at the Sacred Heart Community
Center in East Lexington.
Hard of Hearing and Eye Clinic:
The board of health in cooperation with
the Rotary Club and the Boston Guild con-
tinue to offer the hard of hearing
screening clinic. The glaucoma screen-
ing clinic and the pre- school eye screen-
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Board of Health. Seated L /R: George A. Smith,
Health Director; Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman.
Standing L R: Dr. Michael S. Erdos, James W. Lambie.
ing clinic under the sponsorship of the
Lion's Club are co- sponsored by the
board of health.
Rabies Clinic: The board of health
conducts a rabies clinic for all li-
censed dogs belonging to Lexington resi-
dents in May of each year. A bat infes-
tation problem this year was wide spread
and adds importance to the requirement
that all dogs be vaccinated against ra-
bies.
Pap Smear Clinic: Health depart -
ment phones were very busy early in Nov-
ember when appointments were made for
the pap smear clinic in conjunction with
Symmes Hospital and the American Cancer
Society.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
In 1976 sanitary surveys were conducted
on several brooks and streams and of the
pond in Willard Woods, the latter be-
cause of complaints from nearby resi-
dents.
Sewerage: the board reviewed plans
for new subdivisions, all of which
called for installation of sanitary sew-
erage , and thus presented no unusual
concerns for the board. Much time was
spent reviewing petitions requesting in-
stallation of sanitary sewerage systems
in non - sewered areas and investigating
complaints of overflowing septic systems,
which owners were required to repair or
to connect to the town sewer. Several
new septic systems were approved.
Bat Infestation: the board was in-
volved in a bat infestation problem, and
investigations revealed the presence of
rabid bats. Bat control has been con-
strained recently because of restric-
tions on the use of DDT, State and Feder-
al officials may again permit use of DDT,
Board of Health
under certain conditions and with appro-
priate regulations by local boards of
health.
Environmental Protection Agency:
two EPA programs that will effect Lexing-
ton in the near future are the new pro-
gram for licensing of pesticide applica-
tors and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
In 1976 the New England laboratory of
EPA relocated to Lexington in a building
on Westview Street that was essentially
re -built to meet its exacting specifica-
tions.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
The board of health continued its pro-
gram of food inspection at all levels in
1976. Inspections were made of restau-
rants, retail food stores, farm stands,
mobile food servers, vending machine op-
erators, industrial and institutional
kitchens, church kitchens, and of all
temporary food operations such as carni-
vals and holiday celebrations.
Establishments failing to meet re-
quired standards were provided with rec-
ommendations and were given necessary
time to comply. Seven hearings were
held in 1976. Once again, as in the
past, a variety of food samples were col-
lected and submitted to the food and
drug laboratory for analysis. Over 2000
pounds of food were confiscated and de-
stroyed.
Twelve epidemiological investiga-
tions (foodborne) were initiated by the
department and at years end we found our-
selves assisting Boston in the investiga-
tion of a food poisoning episode that af-
fected over 125 Lexington residents.
Five new restaurants opened in 1976
and plans for several more are being
evaluated. A new licensing program for
retail food establishments was also im-
plemented in 1976.
In addition to inspection programs
carried out by this department a food
handlers training program was sponsored
in April and well over 200 food service
managers and food handlers attended this
training session. The April date was
chosen because of its close proximity to
the April 19th bicentennial activities.
This date afforded an opportunity to
those residents who planned food service
activities on the 19th to attend and to
receive literature with a bicentennial
theme toward food service.
MILK INSPECTIONS
The requirement for milk inspection is
mandated by state law. In Lexington the
milk inspector is the health director.
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During 1976 samples of milk were col-
lected from every milk dealer who was
selling milk throughout the town to in-
sure a high degree of quality.
The past months have seen many
changes. Among them were changes in
sate laws that repealed the necessity
to issue licenses to sell oleomargarine
and changes in the laws as they apply to
the licensing of milk dealers. Milk
dealers licenses (excluding store li-
censes) are now valid for five years.
Other apparent changes are the decrease
in home deliveries, and the increased
use of bulk milk containers of paper and
plastic. The use of "ultra pasteurized"
dairy bi- products at the retail level
are coming into prominence.
Laboratory results are a valuable
asset to good milk inspection programs.
Lexington retains the services of a pri-
vate laboratory to fulfill its obliga-
tions in the area of milk analysis and
inspection.
HOUSING
Homes are planned, built and occupied,
but never really completed. There is al-
ways something still to be repaired,
painted, cleaned or improved. Housing
code enforcement is the responsibility
of the board of health and efforts of
this department takes on many aspects.
During the past year many housing inspec-
tions were made of single and multi -fami-
ly dwellings and dwelling units, motels,
and lodging houses.
In addition to actual living condi-
tions the board is quite active in areas
associated with safe housing standards.
These programs are in the areas of lead
paint removal, rat control, nuisance,
and animal control.
The department is responsible for
enforcing the "lead paint" law which re-
quires an inspection of all dwellings
and dwelling units about to be sold or
rented to families with children under
six years of age. This year the program
was expanded to include day -care centers
as well.
SWIMMING AND BATHING AREAS
The "Old Res" is the only natural swim-
ming area in Lexington. It is operated
by the recreation department and is sub-
ject to the scrutiny of sanitary condi-
tions and water quality by the health de-
partment, by which it is licensed to op-
erate.
Public and semi - public pools all
must have a board of health licenses to
operate. In most instances water sam-
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Board of Health
ples were taken bi- weekly to test water
quality standards which must be equal to
that of drinking water. In addition to
bacteriological analysis water quality
is evaluated by making ph, chlorine re-
sidual, and physical turbidity determina-
tions. Four pools were closed at vari-
ous intervals for non - compliance until
requirements were met.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Some years ago the town manager placed
the animal control officer under the ad-
ministration of the health director.
With this assignment the problem of dog
control and animal inspection came to
the board of health, as well as to ani-
mal control officer. While the dog prob-
lem does not directly concern the board
of health members per se, the department
has tried to improve public relations
with dog owners, animal lovers and the
general public.
The department is concerned with an
increase in the use of animals as teach-
ing aids in the schools. This concern
comes from the increase in animal bites
and the fact that infectious communica-
Animal Control Officer
IN JANUARY OF 1976 THE LONG- AWAITED AND
BADLY - NEEDED ANIMAL SHELTER WAS COM-
PLETED. In February we moved into the
new building, a modern facility in which
Lexington can take pride.
In April an assistant dog officer
was appointed for one year, under provi-
sions of the Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act (CETA). This addition-
al help allowed us to expand our cover-
age into the night time hours in an ef-
fort to curb some of the evening dog
problems.
A contract between the U.S. Air
Force at Hanscom Field and the town pro-
vided an impoundment area for dogs which
were picked up by the security police on
base.
A law was passed in 1976 that in-
creased the impoundment period for lost
and stray dogs from seven to ten days.
This extension provides dog owners an ad-
ditional grace period to reclaim their
lost or stray pets.
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ble diseases can be spread through ani-
mal contact. Guide lines have been es-
tablished relating to animal control pro-
cedures in schools and it appears that
there may be a need for even stricter
control or even prohibition in some
cases.
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman
Dr. Charles E. Ellicott (Resigned 9/76)
George A. Smith, Director
Dr. Michael S. Erdos
James W. Lambie
In May the health department spon-
sored the annual free rabies clinic
which was well attended. The detection
of rabid bats in Lexington later in the
year made it necessary for all dogs to
be vaccinated.
Presently the leash law is very dif-
ficult for the dog officers to enforce.
Every attempt is made to answer all
calls on a priority basis. The officers
working in this department cannot under-
stand the attitude of residents who many
times invest a great deal of money in
their pets and then let the pet run
loose. They call in desperation for
help when the animal is lost, stolen, or
injured. It is very important for the
3500 dog owners in Lexington to become
familiar with the leash law and abide by
its mandate.
Barry W. Littleton, Dog Control Officer
Raymond Gelinas
Clifford L. Burdge
Citizen Services
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 28
After an extensive nationwide search, the
school committee appointed a new school
superintendent -- Dr. James A. Lawson.
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT 30
Reorganization of central office staff -- a
prime objective in the 1976 -77 school year.
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VO -TECH 34
1976 was a year of expansion of programs
and of growth in enrollment, which in-
creased 32% over 1975.
CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 35
The first year in the new library has been
busy. Home circulation alone was a record
499,607.
CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE 36
The forty - eighth annual report.
RECREATION COMMITTEE 37
This year the recreation committee focused
on planning; master plan accepted in
October 1976.
TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE 39
Award - winning tradition continues with the
special bicentennial issue of the 1975 town
report.
BATTLE GREEN GUIDES 39
It was a banner year for the guides as they
greeted visitors from around the world.
GENERAL SAM CHANDLER HOUSE 1846
8 Goodwin Road; privately owned
Victorian Italianate, more often found in
New York State, this architecture is all
the more valued in Lexington.
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School Committee
AFTER AN EXTENSIVE NATIONWIDE SEARCH, THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPOINTED A NEW SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT -- DR. JOHN A. LAWSON.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED
The most important function of a school
committee is appointing a superintendent
to carry out its established policies.
In March 1976, after an extensive nation-
wide search that included considerable
community involvement, the school commit-
tee fulfilled this responsibility by ap-
pointing Dr. John A. Lawson as chief
school administrator. Dr. Lawson assumed
this position in June 1976.
REASSESSING GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This is a most appropriate time to begin
a complete review of all school policies,
expenditures, and practices. Consider-
able emphasis has been put on the evalua-
tion of various operations within the
school department during the past few
years. Reports from both professional
consultants and citizen advisory commit-
tees have supported the school committee's
contention that changes and improvements
are necessary in our administrative struc-
ture, accounting practices, curriculum
development, and coordination. The new
superintendent is addressing himself to
these needs and is working with the
school committee to establish goals and
priorities and with the staff to develop
plans for the implementation of any
changes necessary.
FOCUS ON COORDINATION
The importance of increased coordination
in curriculum and staffing has long been
a concern of the committee. In response
to this need, Dr. Geoffrey Pierson was
appointed assistant superintendent in
charge of Curriculum K -12. This is one
change already implemented by the super-
intendent in his administrative structure.
The staff is also giving attention
to providing opportunities for profession-
al growth and development. With a more
stable staff it is increasingly important
that the system provide stimuli and op-
portunities for growth and renewal to the
quality of its educational programs.
DECLINING ENROLLMENTS
Enrollments continue to decline as pro-
jected, indicating an eventual enrollment
of approximately 5600 students by 1980.
The school committee voted in February
1976, after years of controversy and de-
bate, to move ahead with a school - closing
plan to take affect in 1977. This deci-
sion was made based on the best informa-
tion available at that time. However, the
school committee will continue to deal
with this sensitive issue on a continuing
basis -- gathering additional pertinent
information, updating existing data, and
constantly reassessing the situation to
assure the flexibility required in long -
range planning.
Although decisions made during a pe-
riod of declining enrollment are difficult
and complex, there are many positive as-
pects. The possibility of closing some
schools and the consolidation of facili-
ties and staff could lead to improved
programs and equalization of opportuni-
ties for all students. The situation ne-
cessitates increased and improved evalua-
tion of programs, staff performance, and
the use of all resources -- plant, staff,
and tax dollars.
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School Committee. L /R: Nancy A.
Abelmann, Student Representative;
Robert I. Rotberg, Patricia A.
Swanson, Chairman; Otis S. Brown,
Jr., Frank I Michelman, George P.
Wadsworth, Dr. John A. Lawson,
School Superintendent.
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School Committee
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The committee continues to deal with the
problems of striving for accountability
in providing the best possible education
to Lexington students while staying with-
in the limits of available resources.
Tighter fiscal controls are the mandate
of the 70's and the school committee is
aware of its responsibilities to students
and taxpayers alike.
CHANGE AND CHALLENGE CONTINUES
As stated in our report last year, the
future holds considerable challenge for
everyone concerned with the quality of
education. There must continue to be a
shared responsibility with students, par-
ents, teachers, administrators, and
elected officials working together and
in support of each other. With the con-
tinued commitment of the school staff,
the parents, and the taxpayers (who,
though they may not have children in
schools, have always been supportive of
education), one cannot help but feel a
continued sense of confidence that the
school, system will continue to grow and
improve.
Patricia A.Swanson, Chairman
George P. Wadsworth
Robert I. Rotberg
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
Frank I. Michelman
SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY -- 7/1/75 - 6/30/76
RECEIPTS $16,004,676 100.0%
State
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Metco
2,069,949
70 School Aid 1,013, 574
71 Transportation 101,728
766 Special Needs 603,233
74 Voc. /Occup. 1,890
349,524
180,602 1.1%
177,512
3,090
13,707,749 85.6%
11,847,158
1,699,281
12,300
133,510
15,500
Federal
PL874
PL85 -864 Title III
Town /Appropriation
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -state Travel
Athletics
Vocation Education
Town /Other
12.9%
46,376 .4%
Athletic Receipts
Miscellaneous Receipts
Tuition
Rentals
EXPENDITURES
10,065
5,428
10,223
20,660
14,105,999
100.0%
Personal Services
Expenses
Out -of -state Travel
Athletics
Vocational Education
12,004,169 85.0
1,927,706 13.6
8,874 .1
153,253 1.0
11,997 .3
Harrington pupils exhibit their model playgrounds.
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School Superintendent
REORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF --
A PRIME OBJECTIVE IN THE 1976 -77 SCHOOL
YEAR.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
Since arriving in mid -June, I have visited
schools (over 150 times), met with parents
and citizen groups, and talked to staff
members of alllevels. I have been most
impressed with the variety and quality of
the programs and with the staff of the
Lexington Public Schools. At the same
time, there are some items that need fur-
ther assessment, including: (1) mastery
of basic skills, (2) classroom needs, (3)
a curriculum resource center, (4) staff
evaluation procedures, (5) use of citizen
talent in the schools, (6) education pro-
gram study report, (7) financial services,
(8) program budget, (9) reorganization of
pupil services division, (10) student
records, (11) program and curriculum de-
velopment and evaluation, (12) the Arthur
D. Little study, and (13) administrative
reorganization.
ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION
After reading the many studies of the
schools, and after personal evaluation, I
felt that reorganization of the central
office staff was of prime importance.
This reorganization, which was implemented
in September without additional cost, per-
mits administrators to deliver in an effi-
cient manner services and leadership to
staff members and students.
The first step in the reorganization
process was to recruit a new assistant
superintendent for instruction, Dr. J.
Geoffrey Pierson. Dr. Pierson has respon-
sibility for instructional programs in
grades K -12. One of his priorities will
be the development of a curriculum re-
source center.
The second step in reorganization
was assigning responsiblity for all cer-
tified personnel functions to the assis-
tant superintendent for personnel, Mit-
chell J. Spiris. This move places profes-
sional personnel recruitment and selection
under one person. It also relieves the
director of pupil services of a major per-
sonnel function, freeing him to concen-
trate on pupil services and activities,
which have grown considerably in recent
years, mainly due to the impact of Chap-
ter 766.
Another reorganization step was com-
bining into a planning and research divi-
sion three positions: (1) director of in-
formation, research, and federal programs,
(2) coordinator of computer services, and
(3) coordinator of planning. As director
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Dr. John A. Lawson
School Superintendent
of planning and research, Richard H. Barnes
has responsibility for: (1) assisting
other divisions with research, planning
and informational services, (2) long -
range planning, (3) determining projected
capital expenditures, and (4) evaluating
the success of instructional programs.
One important outcome of this reor-
ganization has been a plan that more fully
utilizes the computer in making more effi-
cient our financial services division.
Upon my recommendation, the school commit-
tee has approved the hiring of a consult-
ing firm to design a plan that will enable
us to make better and faster decisions and
to develop priorities, for the use of lim-
ited financial resources.
After evaluation of our first year of
reorganization, I will present additional
recommendations to the school committee.
GRADE SPAN ENROLLMENTS -- 1969 -1980
Lexington has had a decreasing student en-
rollment since 1969. Indications are that
the trend will continue until the early
1980's. A glance at the chart below will
vividly document the situation.
Actual
Year K 1 -6 7 -9 10 -12 Totals
1979 595 4629 2321 2064 9609
1970 567 4426 2374 2092 9459
1971 512 4263 2332 2147 9254
1972 517 4064 2301 2199 9081
1973 462 3920 2183 2235 8800
1974 430 3700 2104 2163 8397
1975 411 3397 2084 2100 7992
1976 347 3228 2011 1975 7561
Projected
1977 285 2979 1855 1910 7029
1978 272 2700 1709 1858 6539
1979 255 2403 1629 1762 6049
1980 215 2152 1543 1612 5522
School Superintendent
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
After reviewing the student enrollment
chart, it can be readily understood that
the topic of school closings is of prime
importance. The policy of school clos-
ings is one the school committee is to
decide. Recommendations from a consult-
ing firm and various citizens committees
have been given to the school committee
regarding phase -out plans. Last winter,
the school committee, after many months
of review of the data, voted to start the
process of school closings in 1977 at the
elementary level. The school committee
will continue to study additional relevant
data as it becomes available.
The figures below show school enroll-
ments.
School Building Enrollments -- 1975 -1978
Projected
Schools 75 -76 76 -77 77 -78
Totals 7992 7561 7029
Elementary 3808 3575 3264
Adams 343 322 301
Bowman 481 449 416
Bridge 455 444 399
Estabrook 390 370 329
Fiske 422 380 343
Franklin 385 359 315
Hancock 196 178 156
Harrington 321 307 305
Hastings 374 327 293
Munroe 184 200 189
Parker 257 239 218
Junior High 2084 2011 1855
Clarke 760 756 727
Diamond 819 740 666
Muzzey 505 515 462
Senior High 2100 1975 1910
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES -- MANY AND VARIED
To enrich the basic programs and to en-
courage involvement by the school commu-
nity, there have been a variety of activ-
ities this past vea.r.
Elementary Schools
Adams. (1) Reading and Learning
Center: a special center involving tu-
tors of reading for grades K -4, which in-
volves parents, high school students,
and adult professionals. (2) Auction:
an evening auction conducted by the play-
ground committee that raised a large sum
of money for playground equipment.
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Bowman. (1) Computer Program: two
computer terminals, one donated and one
loaned by parents, are being used by stu-
dents to develop problem - solving skills.
Instruction is provided by the math spe-
cialist, parents, high school students,
and Bowman School students. Courses
have been held for teachers and for par-
ents who wish to volunteer as instruc-
tors. (2) Project LEADS (Local Education
Agency Data System): Bowman is one of
three Lexington schools involved. The
goal of the federally funded project is
to provide classroom teachers, specialists,
coordinators, and administrators with a
computerized information system to support
educational decisions.
Bridge. (1) Fun Fair: an all -day
fund raising event organized by parents
and teachers. (2) Back -to- School Mite:
an annual affair during which students
bring their parents to the school.
Estabrook. (1) Parent - Teacher Dia-
logue Group: a voluntary four -week pro-
gram consisting of thirty parents and
teachers who meet in homes to discuss ed-
ucational topics and programs related to
Estabrook specifically, or the system.
(2) School Camping: a three -day outdoor
educational program at Cape Cod, involv-
ing 128 pupils in grades 5 -6 and 17 staff
members and parents.
Fiske. (1) Science Corner: a par-
ent- coordinated project bringing re-
sources from the community to the school
children in grades K -4. (2) Cafeteria
Project: a beautification program of
the cafeteria by students and art special-
ist.
Franklin. (1) French Musical: a
production by Omega Team (Grades 5 and 6
students), parents, citizens, specialists,
and staff. (2) Acoustical Treatment: In-
stallation of acoustical wall materials
which greatly improved existing classroom
facilities and classroom activities.
Hancock. (1) Volunteer Program: a
program which includes senior citizens
and high school students as volunteers
in the school library and classrooms.
(2) Literature Unit: a unique writing
program in which students write their
own stories and place them in the school
library collection for dissemination.
Harrington. (1) Medieval Fair: an
outgrowth of a social studies unit, law
and government, developed by sixth grad-
ers, teachers, parents and specialists.
(2) P.T.A. Award: a certificate of merit
from the Massachusetts P.T.A., in recog-
nition of an innovative and significant
program.
School Superintendent
Hastings. (1) School Communica-
tions Program: activities which include
hot lunch for parents and teachers,
breakfast for parents, and monthly par-
ent coffees. (2) Community Resource Pro-
gram: citizens demonstrate or speak to
students and teachers in classrooms on a
variety of topics.
Munroe. (1) Dental Health Promo ram:
a model program developed for grades 4 -6
for dental care. (2) Plays: a series
of plays and musicals given by students
in grades 5 -6.
Parker. (1) Field Trips: several
trips to such places as North Bridge,
aquarium, markets, Museum of Fine Arts.
(2) United Nations Day: a recognition of
the founding of the United Nations accom-
panied by an international luncheon pre-
pared by students and parents.
Junior High Schools
Clarke. (1) The Each Child Report:
a recorded sharing of successful teach-
ing techniques. This student centered re-
port of perceptions of successful teaching
techniques includes several well defined
personal characteristics of adults which
strongly influence the classroom environ-
ment. (2) Individual Efforts: a program
that recognizes students for their indi-
vidual efforts in such varied fields as
ballet, horsemanship, skating, gymnastics,
swimming, art, music, and mathematics.
Diamond. (1) Lexington & Puebla,
Mexico Exchange Program: a student- teach-
er exchange program that offers an oppor-
tunity to learn more about another peo-
ple's language, culture, and history
through in- school participation and in-
house living with native families. (2)
math team topped twenty -eight other
schools in Massachusetts to win the state
title.
Muzzey. (1) Culinary Arts: ninth
grade cooking classes registration indi-
cate boys outnumber girls this year. (2)
Chorus: Music Educators National Confer-
ence hosted Muzzey chorus.
Lexington Senior High School. (1)
Course Requirements: an increase in mini-
mum student course requirements from eigh-
teen to twenty -two hours. (2) Graduation
Requirements: an increase in the number of
credits required for graduation from fifty -
four to sixty -six. (3) Alternative Learn-
ing Environments: provision of alternative
learning environments for students through
the regular program. (4) Educational Needs
Assessment: accomplishment of community -
school educational needs assessment re-
sulting in formulation of statement of
goals. (4) Guidance Program: involvement
of representative groups of students, cit-
izens, and staff in developing goals and
objectives for the guidance program. (5)
Physical Climate: provided a physical cli-
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mate which encourages learning. (6) Reor-
ganization: reorganized school into six
houses to more effectively meet students
needs and provide better coordination of
staff efforts. (7) Physical Education Re-
quirement: established a policy requiring
all students to pass ten out of twelve
quarters of physical education during
their 3 -year high school career. (8)
Curriculum: initiated a comprehensive
curriculum re- statement project for pub-
lication of all programs and course goals
by December 1977; provided additional
curriculum offerings for students whose
ability is lower than average. (9) Nation-
al Merit Scholarship Program: 24 students
were semi - finalists in the National Merit
Scholarship Program, the highest number
in any public school in New England; only
eight schools in the country, public or
private, with a higher number of semi-
finalists than Lexington. (10) Softball
Champions: the girls' softball team won
the state championship.
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
I would like to take this opportunity to
compliment Mitchell J. Spiris for his
leadership as the interim superintendent
of schools, and for his help in the tran-
sition period. He has carried out his
difficult and demaning job with great
competence, and has been invaluable in
assisting me in my new postion.
CONCLUSION
I am sure that after reading this report,
particularly the section dealing with in-
dividual school activities, you can readily
appreciate my admiration for the faculty
and staff of your schools. In closing, I
wish to express my gratitude for the sup-
port and cooperation I have received from
the school committee, town officials, par-
ents, citizens, faculty, and staff. I am
proud to be associated with an outstanding
school system.
Dr. John A. Lawson, Superintendent
SOME SCHOOL STATISTICS
Total Enrollment: 7561 students, as
of October 1, 1976.
Total Professional Staff, full- and
part -time, 614.1; 100% have a Bachelor's
Degree; 69% have a Master's Degree; 29%
have 30 hours of graduate study beyond
a Master's or a Doctorate.
Graduating Class of 1976: 738 stu-
dents; 79% went on to further education,
64% went on to four -year colleges.
School Superintendent
STAFF -PUPIL RATIOS -- 1975 -76
Elementary School Staff
Pupil Staff -
Staff Enroll - Pupil
Number ment Ratio
Principals 11
Classroom Teachers (1 -6) D141
Kindergarten Teachers
Art Specialists
Music Specialists
Phys. Ed. Specialists
Instruct. Mat. Specialists
Reading Specialists
Learn. Disab. Specialists
French Specialists
Science Specialists
Math. Specialists
Counselors
Secondary School Staff
Principals
Assistant Principals
Classroom Teachers
Instruct. Mat. Specialists
Reading Specialists
Learn. Disab. Specialists
Social Worker
Counselors
All School Staff
Speech Therapists
School Psychologists
Nurses
Special Class Teachers
3575 1:325
3228 1:22.8
10.5 347 C1:33
8.5 3575 1:421
10.3 3575 1:347
8.5 3575 1:421
9.4 3575 1:380
7 3575 1:511
13.5 3575 1:265
7.6 A1680 1:221
2 3575 1:1788
3 3575 1:1192
9.4 3575 1:380
4 3986 1:997
3 3986 1:1327
D253.6 3986 1:15.7
7 3986 1:569
6.5 3986 1:613
8 3986 1:498
1 3986 1:3986
15.6 3986 1:256
6.0
2.5
8
18.0
B 7561
B 7561
B 7561
96
1:1260
1:3024
1:945
1:5.3
(A) Includes only Grades 4 -6; (B) Includes special
classes; (C) A.M. Session 1:16.5 and P.M. Session
1:16.5; (D) Special class teachers not included.
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS -- 1976 -77
School Buildings*
Principal
Elementary Schools
Adams (1913,31) J. Edward Jacobus
739 Massachusetts Avenue
Bowman
Philip Road
(1967) David C. Horton
Bridge (1966) Dr. Lester Goodridge, Jr.
55 Middleby Road
Estabrook (1961) William C. Terris
117 Grove Street
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Fiske (1949) Charles Como
34A Colony Road
Franklin (1931,56) Miss Elizabeth A. Murray
7 Stedman Road
Hancock (1891) Miss Kay E. Dillmore
33 Forest Street
Harrington (1956,58) Donald E. Johnson
146 Maple Street
Hastings (1955,58)
2618 Massachusetts Avenue
Munroe (1904,15)
1403 Massachusetts Avenue
Parker (1924,50)
314 Bedford Street
Junior High Schools
Clarke
17 Stedman Road
Mrs. Ellen Difantis
Paul F. Lombard
Paul Foley
(1972) John M. Hibbard
Diamond (1959) Eugene F. Sullivan
99 Hancock Street
Muzzey (1902,24,58) David S. Terry
1475 Massachusetts Avenue
Senior High School
Lexington (1953,56,64,65) Dr. David F. Clune
251 Waltham Street
*Dates of openings and alterations in parentheses.
Pupils on the steps of the Parker School.
Minuteman Regional Vo-Tech
1976 WAS A YEAR OF EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS
AND OF GROWTH IN ENROLLMENT, WHICH IN-
CREASED 32% OVER 1975.
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The school offers educational opportuni-
ties that are among the most comprehen-
sive in our state. Students spend alter-
nate weeks in academic and occupational
studies. The academic program empha-
sizes basic skills by doubling academic
week periods in English, certain mathe-
matics courses, and other selected areas.
Students can elect college preparatory
science, business courses, a foreign lan-
guage, and extra - curricular activities
from athletics to dramatics. Art and mu-
sic programs have been proposed for
1977 -78. The program offer courses in
31 major occupational areas that are
grouped into 8 career clusters: (1)
building trades, (2) commercial services,
(3) electronics, (4) graphics, (5)
health occupations, (6) metal fabrica-
tion, (7) power mechanics, and (8) tech-
nology.
LEARNING BY DOING FOR ALL STUDENTS
The school is dedicated to the belief
that all students learn more by doing
than by simply looking or listening.
Some of our students plan to continue
their education in community colleges,
four year colleges, or other advanced
programs after graduation. Whether they
plan to continue studies or not, all of
our students are prepared to select a
career in which they can find enjoyment
and success, and to develop marketable
skills for both full and part -time em-
ployment. These skills are certified at
graduation. During 1976, the staff has
concentrated on designing methods of mea-
suring results of learning by doing in
both academic and vocational courses.
Such measurement is part of our account-
ability to the public.
A YEAR OF GROWTH
1976 was a year of growth in population
as well as programs. In October, 1975
total enrollment was 738 including 727
students from member towns, 9 METCO stu-
dents, and 2 tuition students, in addi-
tion to part -time participants in our
late afternoon and evening programs. In
October 1976 total enrollments was 994,
including 965 students from member towns,
9.METCO students, and 20 tuition stu-
dents; this represents a growth of 32%
over 1975. Moreover, this growth will
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Ronald J. Fitzgerald
Superintendent- Director
continue with the addition of a senior
grade 12 class in 1977 -78 and with imple-
mentation of a $37,000 Federal grant in-
tended to increase vocational service
through the use of adjunct teaching
sites located in nearby industries and
stores.
QUALITY WITH ECONOMY
Although a large machine shop classroom
costs more to operate than a chalkboard
classroom, Minuteman provides strong oc-
cupational training and solid academic
education within a reasonable budget as
compared with other regional vocational
technical schools in the state. The to-
tal school budget for 1976 -77 is
$2,942,607 ($2,327,842 operating and
$614,765 capital). Lexington is as-
sessed at 17.194% for a total of
$505,952 ($400,249 operating and
$105,703 capital). With 151 students
from Lexington enrolled, Lexington's per
pupil cost if $3,351.
Acton, Charles E. Courtright
Arlington, Rico A. Merluzzo, Chairman
Belmont, Henry L. Hall, Jr.
Boxborough, John J. Shimkus
Carlisle, Kenneth L. Bilodeau
Concord, Lydia A. Smith
Lexington, Richard F. Zeoli
Lincoln, Ruth W. Wales, Vice - Chairman
Stow, George C. Cormier
Sudbury, Lawrence A. Ovian
Wayland, Frederick L. Heinrich
Weston, Annette DiStefano
Superintendent- Director and Secretary,
Ronald J. Fitzgerald
Cary Memorial Library
THE FIRST YEAR IN THE NEW LIBRARY HAS
BEEN BUSY. HOME CIRCULATION ALONE WAS A
RECORD 499,607.
ANOTHER RECORD YEAR
A recent study of public library use by
Rutgers University has shown that in -li-
brary circulation significantly exceeds
total home circulation, so that consider-
ing use of library materials alone the
number of transactions makes us "million-
aires." There are, however, several fac-
tors in the operation of the library
which temper this good news. The first
is the cost of utilities. By taking an
increasing percentage of the budget,
utility costs are in effect taking funds
which would otherwise be spent on li-
brary materials. The second is the book -
theft problem. We lose about 1,500
books per year through theft. Though
many find their way back months and
years after removal, the titles must be
replaced, or the cards pulled. A loss
of 1,500 books is in one sense small in
relation to the use estimate of over
1,000,000, but we can no longer afford
it. Coupled with the utility cost prob-
lem, acquisition of library materials is
severely affected. To counter these fac-
tors, we look forward to cooperating in
the town's energy conservation program
and are presently studying ways to re-
duce book theft, including a community
information program and, if all else
fails, use of an anti -theft book securi-
ty system. It is our firm belief that
only a strong collection will continue
to encourage the high use we now enjoy.
Although your library emphasizes ser-
vices to individuals, we have not hesi-
tated to sponsor educational or cultural
programs where there is a need and we
have the ability. We have cosponsored a
Sunday evening concert series with the
Bicentennial Committee. We plan to con-
tinue this series next year, taking ad-
vantage of the number of professional mu-
sicians in Lexington. A Children's Au-
thor Festival to bring popular authors
and illustrators to the town's public
and school libraries is being cospon-
sored with the public schools. Our re-
sources for children's programming are
being spread through the year rather than
being concentrated during the summer,
though this remains our emphasis. We are
also continuing a very popular Tuesday
evening film series during the late winter.
EAST LEXINGTON
Gladys Killam, Branch librarian for over
twenty years, retired this year, having
made an outstanding contribution to li-
brary service in East Lexington. The
new Branch librarian is Rose Jean Cohen,
a former reference librarian at the main
library. Other events of importance at
the Branch are its air conditioning this
past summer and its recent inclusion in
the National Register of historic places.
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1976 was the first full year
in Cary Library's newly ex-
panded and renovated building.
Cary Memorial Library
GRANTS, GIFTS, MEMORIALS, AND A BEQUEST
Cary Library has received two grants
from the federal Library Services and
Construction Act, which is administered
by the state's Bureau of Library Exten-
sion. One grant for $4,200 is in recog-
nition of non - resident use; the other
for the purchase of books in large type.
The large -type collection was also
strengthened by another generous $300
gift from the Lexington Lions and a memo-
rial fund in memory of Benjamin Grant
which now amounts to over $600. The
large -type collection was inaugurated by
the Lions a number of years ago as a
part of its sight- conservation program.
Its utility grows as the collection is
enriched by such funds. We expect soon
to receive another generous memorial
fund for the purchase of dance books in
memory of Pearl Toback Feld. This form
of memorial is becoming more common, and
is much appreciated. Several important
acquisitions will greatly strengthen our
Lexington collection. The town's bicen-
tennial files have been culled by Rever-
end Harold T. Handley and presented to
the library. The bequest of the late
Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., will enrich the
collection with an outstanding library
of 500 books and other materials. Final-
Cary Lecture Committee
THE FORTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT of the
Cary lecture committee covers the 1976-
1977 season. The Cary lecture series is
provided for under the wills of Elizabeth
Cary Farnum and Susanna E. Cary and the
expenses incurred are defrayed by appro-
priations from the trustees of the Isaac
Harris Cary Educational Fund. The cur-
rent series includes four programs:
The Lexington Bicentennial Mount
McKinley Expedition, November 13, 1976,
by Lexington explorer scouts specializ-
ing in mountaineering. Expedition took
place during June and July 1976.
The Sounds of Concord, January 15,
1977, Northeast District Chorus champi-
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ly, we again note our thanks to Lexing-
ton artist Philip B. Parsons for a paint-
ing of our Branch, and two drawings for
the Lexington Room -- one inscribed by
President Ford during his April 19, 1975,
visit and another depicting Paul Revere's
ride to Lexington.
Robert C. Hilton, Director
Executive Committee
Otis S. Brown, Jr., Chairman
Howard M. Kassler, Vice Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Rev. Edwin McLane
Rev. Robert Zoerheide
Advisory Committee
Shirley Stolz, Chairman
Elizabeth H. Clarke
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Irving H. Mabee
Theodore Mairson
Mildred Marek
Ruth Morey
Ann Wallace
ons, singing old- fashioned barber shop
harmony.
Lexington Bicentennial Concert Band,
February 5, 1977, "Lexington's Own," un-
der the direction of Donald J. Gillespie,
playing choice selections by our great
composers, such as Copeland, Gershwin,
Glen Miller, Sousa, and Verdi.
To CapeChidley and Back, May 7,
1977, by Stephen Loutrel, a sailing ad-
venture to ice packed northern Labrador.
Levi G. Burnell, Chairman
Charles H. Cole II
Esther S. Arlan
Recreation Committee
THIS YEAR THE RECREATION COMMITTEE FOCUS-
ED ON PLANNING; MASTER PLAN ACCEPTED IN
OCTOBER 1976.
MASTER PLAN ACCEPTED
In October, the committee accepted the
Master Plan for Recreation and Open
Space, the report commissioned by 1974
Town Meeting and carried out under the
direction of the planning board and
their consultants. Recreation needs
were established by exhaustive inventory
and evaluation of all recreational facil-
ities, conservation land and open space;
by assessing demand for facilities; by
comparison of Lexington's facilities and
programs with those of nearby towns as
well as with recognized standards; and
by a number of other research techniques.
This information was evaluated alongside
the results of a comprehensive town -wide
survey of recreational preference, hab-
its, and willingness to pay for recre-
ational services.
RECREATION PRIORITY LIST
As a result of this effort, a list of
recreation priorities was compiled for a
five year program: (1) municipal Pool;
(2) community Center and program co -ordi-
nator; (3) trails for hiking, horserid-
ing and cross - country skiing; (4) tennis;
(5) neighborhood and community parks;
(6) additional recreation programs and
personnel; (7) playfields (baseball, soc-
cer, field hockey, football); (8) bike-
ways; (9) playgrounds and tot lots; and
(10) future recreation planning and
T.tudy.
MUCH WORK AHEAD
The recreation director and assistant di-
rector are working with committee mem-
bers and other town departments to ini-
tiate implementation of the first stages
of the master plan. The committee will
carefully review and consider each item
individually while working in conjunc-
tion with other town boards before any
part of the plan reaches town meeting.
Much work is involved in each detail of
the program -- but committee members are
hopeful that the plan will - slowly but
surely- become reality.
OTHER PROJECTS IN 1976
Although the major thrust of recreation
in the past year has been in planning,
further field development took place at
Harrington School and the new "Res" bath-
house which has completed its first year
of operation. A busy slate of seasonal
programs directed by the recreation
staff rounded out the town's recreation
accomplishments in 1976.
SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
Golf lessons for over 100 adults and
children kicked off the spring recrea-
tion schedule. Supervised playgrounds
at 8 locations throughout town provided
sports, games, and arts and crafts in-
struction for up to two hundred children
on July and August weekdays. Special
events included Olympic Field Day, Bike
Day, Kite Festival, Pet Shows and two
trips.
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Recreation Committee. Seated
L /R: Judith Uhrig, Daniel P.
Buses, Chairman; Alice Hinkle.
Standing L /R: Benedict E.
Bertini, Recreation Director;
James Dhimos, Harold Asp,
Assistant Director.
Recreation Committee
Both children and adults enjoyed
free tennis lessons and Red Cross swim-
ming programs geared to all levels of
swimming ability. Over 800 residents,
on the average, cooled off daily at the
Res and Center pools. A tennis sign -in
program at Center Playground on weekday
evenings and during the day on weekends
and holidays provided one way to help
satisfy the high demand for Lexington's
courts. Night tennis - under - lights was
available at 4 Center courts by reserva-
tion for a small fee. The popular sum-
mer basketball league numbered over 200
boys, men and girls participating.
FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS
1-
Two hundred men and women attend twice -
weekly exercise classes at the high
school gym and field house complex. Bad-
minton and volleyball programs were held
at local gyms weekly and chess enthusi-
asts met at Estabrook Hall on Friday eve-
nings. A tots exercise class for 4- and
5 -year olds kept youngsters busy on Sat-
urday mornings while their older broth-
ers and sisters (over 300 from grades 2
through 9) participated in other Satur-
day morning programs that included races,
mat exercise, games, gymnastics, volley-
ball, rope climbing, basketball, etc. A
special needs Saturday program at Frank-
lin School featured singing, bowling,
basketball, and square dancing. Adults
and children also enjoyed skating at 7
locations in town, weather permitting.
And when the snow fell, town parks and
conservation land turned into coasting
paths and cross country ski trails.
GET INVOLVED
The committee urges citizens to get in-
volved in the recreation program: (1)
by using town Recreation facilities and
joining programs. Maps and schedules
available in Recreation Office, October -
May, and at tennis booth, Center Play -
ground,May - September; (2) by submit-
ting ideas for possible new programs to
recreation director or recreation commit-
tee members, and (3) by visiting recrea-
tion committee meetings and offering to
help by serving on a sub - committee or in
some other capacity.
Daniel P. Busa, Chairman
*Vincent E. Hayes
James Dhimos
Judith Uhrig
Alice Hinkle
Paul Mazerall, ex- officio
Benedict E. Bertini, Director
Harold A. Asp, Assistant Director
*Resigned
The town swimming pool and tennis courts are busy 7 days a week during the summer.
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Town Report Committee
AWARD - WINNING TRADITION CONTINUES WITH
THE SPECIAL BICENTENNIAL ISSUE OF THE
1975 TOWN REPORT.
AWARDS FOR 1975 REPORT
Lexington's 1975 Annual Town Report won
national recognition when it won top
prize in its category at the national
convention of town officials held in
Honolulu in June 1976.
The 1975 report also won third
prize from the Massachusetts Selectmen's
Association.
NEW DESIGN FOR 1976 REPORT
In response to a general belt - tightening
process, this year's budget was trimmed
(from $12,000 to $10,000) and then
trimmed again (down to $9,500). This
necessitated cutting the report from 96
to 80 pages. Yet every effort was made
to make this report attractive and-read-
able.
A MORE FUNCTIONAL REPORT
The committee has begun a dialog with
other town groups to work toward produc-
ing an increasingly useful and function-
al report. Results of this dialog
should begin to show in the 1977 report.
LOU ZEHNER BECOMES CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Lou Zehner, though wanting to take a
less active role in the committee, did
agree to continue to serve as chairman
Battle Green Guides
IT WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR THE GUIDES AS
THEY GREETED VISITORS FROM AROUND THE
WORLD.
To our experienced guides were added
some new young people. Throughout the
summer they were the first line of wel-
come to our historic community. They also
performed another service for the town
this year, meeting the many (too many at
times) buses and directing them out of
the traffic congestion.
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Town Report Committee. Seated L /R: Louis A.
Zehner, Chairman Emeritus; Edith Cheever.
Standing L /R: Hal Singley, Chairman; John E.
Taylor, Richard W. Hoover.
emeritus in order to provide an orderly
transition in the production of the re-
port. His 11 -year tenure as chairman is
marked by dedication to excellence and
by great personal and professional integ-
rity.
Hal Singley, Chairman
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman Emeritus
Edith Cheever
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Richard W. Hoover
John E. Taylor
Will the many visitors come back to
Lexington next year even though the bi-
centennial years are ended? Some, surely.
And there will be the opportunity for
Lexington young people of fourteen years
and older, and licensed by the selectmen,
to show them the Birthplace of American
Liberty.
Harold T. Handley
Environmental Concerns
PLANNING BOARD 42
The activities of the planning board during
1976 were of a usual and continuing nature.
STREET AND SIDEWALK DESIGN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE 43
During 1976, the committee completed its
work on reviewing the TOPICS report.
BOARD OF APPEALS 44
1976 saw an increase in citizen interest in
board hearings.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION 45
The commission has now acquired nearly 500
acres, and has spent about half of the
$2,000,000 authorized by the 1975 Town
Meeting.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION 48
Approving the replacement of the flagpole
on the Green was the commission's biggest
decision this year.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION 49
Commission continues inventory of histori-
cally important structures.
PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE 50
The committee completed two old projects
and began a new study.
FENCE VIEWERS 50
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CABLE TELEVISION 51
Based on answers to a town -wide question-
naire, the committee has developed a set of
29 specifications for a Lexington Cable
Television System.
WILSON FARM HOUSE 1850
11 Fern Street; privately owned
Remarkably well - preserved, the house is a
splendid example of Greek Revival country
architecture.
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Planning Board
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PLANNING BOARD DUR-
ING 1976 WERE OF A USUAL AND CONTINUING
NATURE.
RECREATION STUDY
The completion, in 1976, of a recreation
master plan is doubly significant.
First, it provides the town, and specifi-
cally the recreation committee, with a
description of the recreational assets
and needs with a plan for bringing the
two into agreement. Second, it is a ma-
jor planning effort completed primarily
with our own staff. This report is in -,
dicative of the planning capabilities of
the town.
GROWTH POLICY
The local growth policy committee,
chaired by Dr. Eric Clarke, completed
the preparation of a growth policy state-
ment including the definition of growth
management problems and priorities.
This committee was created in re-
sponse to Chapter 807 of 1975 General
Laws, which provided for the statewide
preparation of growth policy statements.
WETLAND ZONING
An effort to expand the coverage of wet-
land zoning was undertaken at the 1976
annual town meeting. A subcommittee of
the Planning Board devoted significant
time and energy to the preparation of a
precise definition of wetlands for inclu-
sion in the zoning by -law. At the same
time, many specific land areas were exam-
ined to determine their conformance with
the revised land definitions. The town
meeting chose not to adopt the recommen-
dations of the planning board leaving
the community with minimal local control
over wetland use and development.
SUBDIVISIONS
Eight subdivision plans were considered
by the planning board during 1976. Fol-
lowing study, review and public hearings,
approval was granted to: Vine Brook Es-
tates (on Worthen Road opposite John
Poulter Road); Minuteman Ridge II (on
Concord Avenue opposite Blossom Street)
and Drummer Boy Green Phase II. Prelimi-
nary approval has been granted for: Alex-
ander Estates (off Fern Street at More-
land Avenue); Kendall Gardens (off Ken-
dall Road between Sherburne Road and
Grapevine Avenue) and Powers Village
(off Paul Revere Road opposite Asbury
Street). A subdivision plan for Lexing-
ton Village, between Woburn and Maple
Streets was withdrawn. Preliminary ap-
proval for a Planned Unit Development
off Allen Street has been granted. Fi-
nal action on this plan, Blossom Hill Es-
tates, has been deferred pending the out-
come of litigation brought by the abut-
ters.
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Planning_ Board. Seated L /R: Kenneth
G. Briggs, Planning Director; Paul J.
MacKenzie, Chairman; Eric T. Clarke,
Standing L /R: Manfred P. Friedman,
Clerk; Stanley A. Brown, Albert P.
Zabin, Vice Chairman.
Planning Board
The planning board has been following
closely the work of the Massachusetts
Bay Transit Autority (MBTA) consultant
charged with studying the potential im-
pact of the Red Line upon Lexington. No
recommendations have been prepared to
date. Our objective has been to comment
on each aspect of the study so that the
consultant has a feel for town needs as
he goes along. The selectmen's transpor-
tation advisory committee is similarly
interfacing with the consultant. We
look forward to the study results.
BY -LAW REVISION
Chapter 808 of 1975 General Laws is a ma-
jor revision of the zoning enabling leg-
islation. In response to this act, the
planning board created a zoning revision
sub - committee, chaired by Mr. Albert Za-
bin. This committee, with representa-
tives from the design advisory committee,
the League of Women Voters, and the
board of appeals will soon bring to the
planning board its recommendations for
revisions to the zoning by -law. Some
changes are mandated while others are op-
tional. The planning board will make
recommendations for change to the 1977
annual town meeting after study and pub-
lic hearings.
LOOKING AHEAD
As the year closes, the planning board
looks forward to playing a continuing
role in the ever slowing development of
Lexington, always recognizing that as
less and less space is left for new uses,
each land use decision assumes more and
more significance.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Chairman
Albert P. Zabin, Vice Chairman
Eric T. Clarke
Stanley A. Brown
Manfred P. Friedman
Street and Sidewalk Design Advisory Committee
DURING 1976, THE COMMITTEE COMPLETED ITS
WORK ON REVIEWING THE TOPICS REPORT.
Recommendations were made to the board
of selectmen and town engineering depart-
ment regarding the layouts of intersec-
tions at Massachusetts Avenue /Pleasant
Street and at Marrett Road /Waltham
Street. These recommendations did not
suggest major alterations to the pro-
posed designs, but identified several im-
provements at each location regarding
traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and es-
thetics. One major recommendation in-
volved adding a left turn lane on Wal-
tham Street, south of the Marrett Road
intersection, to accommodate traffic en-
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tering Clarke Junior High School. This
feature will avoid potential back up of
traffic into the intersection.
Later in the year, the committee at-
tended hearings and reviewed the pro-
posed Chapter 90 improvements to Hancock
Street. Recommendations having a minor
impact on the overall design are in prep-
aration. These affect the visitor park-
ing provisions opposite the Hancock -
Clarke House.
Paul J. Nicholson, Chairman
Malcolm E. Graf
Herbert W. Eisenberg
Board of Appeals
1976 SAW AN INCREASE IN CITIZEN INTEREST
IN BOARD HEARINGS.
INCREASED ACTIVITY NOTED
Increased citizen interest is indicated
by the greater number of persons appear-
ing for and against petitioners. The to-
tal number of petitions heard by the
board seems to have reached a steady
rate of about eighty per year. The
board holds about two sessions per month.
The number of potential petitions coming
to the board's office has increased
greatly. However, many do not get to
the active petition stage because the ap-
plicant finally realizes the complexity
of his possible petition in relation to
the zoning by -laws. Also, many appli-
cants change their minds after request-
ing and reading past decisions of the
board in similar situations.
BOARD POWERS PERMIT FLEXIBILITY
The board exercises the powers granted
to it by Massachusetts General Laws, -
Chapter 40A, Lexington zoning by -law and
sign by -law. These powers permit flexi-
bility from rigid zoning requirements
when in the judgment of the board of ap-
peals the public welfare and convenience
would be substantially served, granting
a request would not tend to impair the
status of the neighborhood, and relief
through a variance may be granted when
special conditions affecting hardship
are present. The mix of site plan re-
views for office and research buildings,
variances for single and duplex dwell-
ings, permits for business uses, permits
for signs and requests for renewals
seems about the same as for the last few
years.
DONALD E. NICKERSON RESIGNS
It was with great regret that the board
of appeals lost its former chairman, Don-
ald E. Nickerson, because of his leaving
Lexington this September. He contrib-
uted his efforts unstintingly to the
problems facing this board and their so-
lutions, as . well as, to the board's oper-
ation for more than twenty years. We
shall miss him.
REGULAR HEARING DATES
Hearings are scheduled on Thursday eve-
nings and legal notices always appear in
the local newspaper for two weeks prior
to each hearing.
George P. Wadsworth, Chairman
*Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman to 9/15/76
Ruth Morey, Vice Chairman
Woodruff M. Brodhead
Irving H. Mabee
* *Thomas G. Taylor
Associate Members
Haskell W. Reed
Robert Cataldo
Robert M. Gary
*Thomas G. Taylor
Natalie H. Riffin
Clarence D. Turner
*Resigned
* *Succeeded Donald E. Nickerson
Board of Appeals. L /R: Clarence D. Turner, Associate; Thomas G. Taylor, Woodruff M. Brodhead, Ruth
Morey, Vice Chairman; George P. Wadsworth, Chairman; Evelyn F. Cole, Secretary; Irving H. Mabee,
Natalie H. Riffin, Associate.
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Conservation Commission
THE COMMISSION HAS NOW ACQUIRED NEARLY
500 ACRES, AND HAS SPENT ABOUT HALF OF
THE $2,000,000 AUTHORIZED BY THE 1975
TOWN MEETING.
TOWN MEETING ACTION
1976 Town Meeting approved all but one
of ten conservation articles. The con-
servation commission has now acquired ap-
proximately 500 acres. About half of
the bond issue authorized in 1975 Town
Meeting has been spent, and the commis-
sion is presently negotiating for fur-
ther purchases to complete the $2 mil-
lion package.
1976 Town Meeting voted acquisition
of two Waltham Street farms: Ricci's
(Article 47) and Bonny's Landscape Ser-
vice (Article 48), with a combined 40
acres. Consistent with state policy,
these will be leased for agricultural use.
The Chabot lot on Waltham Street (Article
45) and the Grassland paper street (Arti-
cle 62) connect and add to adjacent exist-
ing conservation and open lands.
Approximately nine acres of the
Chiesa farm on Adams Street, abutting
Diamond Junior High School (Article 49)
were added, with right of first refusal
on additional land. Two lots on Oak
Street will improve access to the West
farm in East Lexington (Article 44).
Wetland protection included Articles 56
and 58: 7.3 acres from EAT Trust off
Revere Street, a contiguous 3.5 -acre tri-
angle gift from Mark Moore, and four
acres of upper Vine Brook backland from
Cambridge Farms Realty Trust. Walking
easements under sections of the Edison
Company power transmission line (Arti-
cles 53 and 54, Boston Edison Company li-
cense, and Article 52, a gift from Belli -
zia) opened a public path from Wood
Street toward Bedford Street.
The technical -legal work of clear-
ing up past acquisitions and 1976 Town
Meeting actions is proceeding well.
Under Articles 75, 82, and 83 of
1969 Town Meeting, the commission grate-
fully acknowledges the Walsh and Davis
gifts of conservation easements along
the Vine Brook.
USE OF CONSERVATION LAND
Land management is becoming more criti-
cal. Citizen access and use of land is
greatly improved by mowing, brush cut-
ting, poison ivy control, fire trails,
signs, barriers, litter and trash pick-
up. Through the cooperative efforts of
the Conservation Administrator, Clifford
Prentiss, and the staff of the depart-
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ment of public works, the program is un-
der way. A new mower was used to clear
paths and meadows at Swenson's Farm,
Idylwilde, and Shaker Glen.
The community garden program dou-
bled to serve 156 families in 1976. In
addition to the original Swenson farm
area, a portion of Idylwilde was plowed
by the Town and returned to productive
use in victory gardens.
A cooperative venture with the rec-
reation department will help develop
cross - country skiing and hiking trails.
The land management program is consis-
tent with the recently published 5 -year
Master Plan for Recreation and Open
Space, which said that 63% of households
use parks and conservation areas, and
that residents rate future developments
of these areas as fourth in a priority
list of 14 items.
DEALING WITH THE STATE
Mounds of paper work and yards of red
tape are required in dealing with the
State. Six million dollars in "Self -
Help" conservation land reimbursement
was recently authorized by the Legisla-
ture. The commission hopes to receive
some reimbursement on the 15 "Self -Help"
applications pending from previous Town
Meetings, as well as on additional appli-
cations recently submitted. A new five -
year plan for land use, required for re-
ceipt of this funding, will be completed.
In conjunction with the recreation and
open space study developed by the plan-
ning board, assisted by the conservation
administrator, these plans should quali-
fy Lexington for Federal Bureau of Out-
door Recreation funds plus State Self -
Help reimbursement.
WETLANDS
By accident of geology, Lexington is the
source of brook systems leading into
three separate major rivers. A heavy
burden of watershed protection and wet-
lands preservation rests on our town, as
water supply problems plague adjacent
towns. Within town, the enforcement of
the Wetlands Protection Act (G.L.c.131,
s.40, formerly "Hatch Act ") is the com-
mission's principal tool.
In 1976 the commission (1) consid-
ered seven requests for determination,
(2) issued five cease and desist orders,
and (3) held eight (including three con-
tinued) hearings under the act. It also
issued a large number of permit exten-
sions and certificates of compliance for
wetlands projects of previous years.
Conservation Commission
IIIConservation Commission.
Seated L /R: David G. Williams,
Vice Chairman; Angela E. Frick,
Chairman; Francis W.K. Smith.
Standing L /R: Paul V. Riffin,
Shirley H. Stolz, Susan S.
Solomon, Francis X. Fields.
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CONSERVATION COOPERATION
Cooperation begins at home with local
groups such as (1) schools, (2) the
Field and Garden Club, (3) the Citizens
for Lexington Conservation, (4) Harring-
ton seedling forest committee, and (5).
youth groups.
It spreads farther through public
and private agencies such as (1) the
State growth policy committee, (2) Metro-
politan Area Planning Council, (3) Joint
Arlington- Lexington great meadow commit-
tee, (4) Watershed Associations of Mys-
tic Valley, (5) Charles River and Shaw -
sheen River Watersheds, (6) Norumbega As-
sociation, and (7) Massachusetts Associa-
tion of Conservation Commissions.
A SIGNIFICANT MOVE
A significant move took place June 28,
1976, when the commission office relo-
cated in Rooms G -5 and 0-6, of town of-
fice building, thus coordinating the
land -use activities of the planning
board, recreation committee, and the
board of appeals in one work area. The
beneficial effects of this move are
quite clear to the commission, even in
six months.
MEMBERS
The Conservation Commission lost long-
time member Manfred P. Friedman, who re-
signed after winning election to the
planning board. His dedication and ex-
pertise in land planning and protection
were one board's loss and another's gain.
Another former commissioner, John J.
McWeeney now contributes his special
skills to the board of assessors. Full
commission membership was restored by
the appointment of Francis X. Fields and
Paul V. Riffin.
CONSERVATION IS WITH CITIZENS
The scope and variety of citizen partici-
pation in conservation has been most en-
couraging to the commission. In coopera-
tion with Citizens for Lexington Conser-
vation a booklet of maps illustrated
with text, A Guide to Lexington Conserva-
tion Lands, was printed, and copies are
available at the conservation office.
The guide makes clear that conservation
is a concept cherished and valued by our
citizens.
Angela E. Frick, Chairman
David G. Williams, Vice - Chairman
*Manfred P. Friedman
* *Francis X. Fields
*John J. McWeeney
* *Paul V. Riffin
Francis W. K. Smith
Susan S. Solomon
Shirley H. Stolz
W. Clifford Prentiss, Administrator
*Resigned
* *Appointed May, 1976
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Conservation Commission
Key
1 Idylwilde
2 West Farm
3 Juniper Hill
4 Whipple Hill
5 Shaker Glen
6 Liberty Heights
7 Hayden Woods
8 Swenson Farm
9 Paint Mine Area
10 Willard's Woods
11 Lower Vine Brook
12 Drummer Boy Area
13 Concord Avenue
AREA
1 Idylwilde
2 West Farm
3 Juniper Hill
4 Whipple Hill*
5 Shaker Glen
6 Liberty Heights
ACREAGE BEST ACCESS
7 Hayden Woods
8 Swenson Farm
9+ Middle Street
12+ Oak Street
26 Concord Avenue
120 Winchester Drive
16 Rolfe Road
5+ Hillside Avenue
Bowker Street
64 Cutler Farm Road
Valleyfield Street
78 Allen Street
Clarke Junior H.S.
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AREA
LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MAJOR CONSERVATION AREAS
ACREAGE
9 Paint Mine Area
10 Willard's Woods*
BEST ACCESS
35 Turning Mill Road
Grove Street
98 North Street
Redcoat Lane
Longfellow Road
Hathaway Road
Emerson Road
11 Lower Vine Brook 36
12 Drummer Boy
13 Concord Avenue
*Part conservation
Utica Street
Webb Street
Along Vine Brook
50 Grove Street
30 Concord Avenue
Historic Districts Commission
APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLAG-
POLE ON THE GREEN WAS THE COMMISSION'S
BIGGEST DECISION THIS YEAR.
REPLACING THE HISTORIC FLAGPOLE
As the nation's bicentennial year draws
to a close, the Lexington Green is with-
out its flagpole. The rotted wooden
pole, a safety hazard, had to be removed
The most important decision of the year
for the historic districts commission
was whether or not approval should be
granted for a steel -pipe flagpole re-
placement. The commission regarded the
steel replacement as inappropriate for
the purposes of the Historic Districts
Act because it would change a tradition-
al symbol believed to have existed on
the Green for 125 years. The flagpole
was in itself of historical significance
because it was the original flagpole, au-
thorized by an Act of Congress, to fly
the American flag 24 hours a day in com-
memoration of the first battle of the
American Revolution on April 19, 1773•.
When the commission was satisfied that
the town had made every effort to secure
a wooden pole similar in size, height,
and stateliness to the rotted one, and
had been unsuccessful, and that failure
to approve the steel one would leave the
Green without a comparable replacement
for the one it had lost, it was voted to
accept the steel one. The Lexington bi-
centennial commission was granted a cer-
tificate of appropriateness for the plac-
ing of a bronze marker at the base of
the new flagpole, "Dedicated as the Per-
manent Memorial of the 200th Anniversary
of the Battle of Lexington, April 19,
1775, First Armed Conflict of the Ameri-
can Revolution."
REPAIRING OTHER HISTORIC LANDMARKS
The town, the historical commission, and
the historic districts commission collab-
orated on decisions concerning the prop-
er restoration of the brick wall, as to
size, color, and placement of the brick
on the four vaults adjacent to the Locke
Tomb at the Old Burying Ground. Also,
the,commissions together considered the
proper restoration of the blackened mar-
ble marker on America's oldest Revolu-
tionary War monument (located on the Com-
mon) to make the legend readable.
EXPANSION OF BUSINESS DISTRICT FORESEEN
Applications for alterations to commer-
cial and residential buildings, and al-
most two dozen applications for signs
were acted upon. The year 1977 promises
expansion, outward and upward, for sever-
al buildings in the central business dis-
trict.
CHANGE OF PERSONNEL
The resignation of commissioner Donald M.
Shaw, who had given valuable service,
was accepted with regret. Amy Samoylen-
ko moved from associate to commissioner
and John R. Packard was appointed associ-
ate commissioner.
Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman
Georgia H. Williams, Commissioner
Thomas J. Holzbog, Commissioner
Amy G. Samoylenko, Commissioner
S. Lawrence Whipple, Commissioner
Ruth B. Adams, Associate Commissioner
Sarah P. Harkness, Associate Commissioner
Oliver F. Hooper, Associate Commissioner
John R. Packard, Associate Commissioner
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Historic Districts Commission.
Seated L /R: S. Lawrence Whipple,
Thomas J. Holzbog, Georgia H.
Williams, Wilbur M. Jaquith,
Chairman; Amy G. Samoylenko.
Standing L /R: Oliver.F. Hooper,
Associate; John R. Packard,
Associate.
Historical Commission
COMMISSION CONTINUES INVENTORY OF HISTORI-
CALLY IMPORTANT STRUCTURES.
INVENTORY FACILITIES PRESERVATION PLAN-
NING
The historical commission, now in its
second year, continued to inventory Lex-
ington's wealth of historically impor-
tant structures. Having completed the
list of resources within the four histor-
ic districts, commission members and vol-
unteers began to document, map, and pho-
tograph significant buildings in the
rest of the town.
The inventory facilitates preserva-
tion planning. Intensive research was
done on East Lexington with an eye to-
ward making National Register applica-
tions in this area. Residents assisted
in deed research and local history re-
cording.
VOLUNTEERS KEY TO COMMISSION WORK
The work of the commission could not be
accomplished without the help of volun-
teers. We are, therefore, extremely
grateful to Connie Bachman, Ruth Beebe,
Monica Cotter, Audrey Friend, Barbara
Fuery, Martha Mabee, Audrey MacCarey,
Judy MacNamarra, Kate Mimno, Marian Mor-
ash, Ditsy Partlow, Yvonne Schwemer,
Sally Scott, Jean Shanahan, Bobbie Stew-
art, Helen Sussman and Joan Webber.
We welcome the assistance of anyone
with knowledge about specific houses or
an interest in researching Lexington's
historic assets.
Anne A. Grady, Chairman
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt, Chairman to Sep-
tember 8, 1976
Donna M. Brown
Sara B. Chase
Richard S. Morehouse
Deed researchers: Barbara Fuery, Marian
Morash and Helen Sussman.
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Lexington Historical Commissioners.
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt, Anne A. Grady,
Chairman; Richard S. Morehouse, Donna
M. Brown, Secretary; and Sara Chase
at Simonds Tavern, the latest Lexing-
ton building to be placed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Inventory takers: Connie Bachman and
Joan Webber.
Permanent Building Committee
THE COMMITTEE COMPLETED TWO OLD PROJECTS
AND BEGAN ONE NEW STUDY. Completed pro-
jects this year were Clarke Junior High
School and Cary Memorial Library. The
new project is the center pool renova-
tion study.
With the completion of its survey
this year, the recreation committee was
able to outline a comprehensive swimming
program that includes new facilities.
The permanent building committee
will hire an architectural firm to study
the feasibility of providing these facil-
ities at the center pool area and to pro-
vide preliminary plans and cost esti-
mates. In addition, the committee will
Fence Viewers
FENCE VIEWERS ADVISE THE BOARD OF SELECT-
MEN IN INSTANCES WHERE A TOWN BOUNDARY
IS INVOLVED AND WHERE THE ABUTTING OWNER
HAS ENCROACHED UPON TOWN LAND OR HAS
BUILT AN ILLEGAL FENCE.
The fence viewers also have an advi-
sory relationship in boundary differ-
ences between neighbors, but if unrecon-
cilable differences exist, the remedy
would be for either party to resort to
legal action.
Fences may be of stone, wood, iron,
woven wire, or hedge. And there are no
restrictions as to color, or whether the
fence faces in or out. However, there
are some basic requirements; the fence
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provide cost estimates to modernize the
existing facilities. It anticipates be-
ing able to provide a report in time for
1977 Town Meeting.
William Scouler, Chairman
Herbert Grossimon
Irving Mabee
James Scanlon
Mary Lou Touart
Reinhold Abele, for Cary Memorial Library
Shirley Stolz, for Cary Memorial Library
James Dhimos, for pool study
Miles Strodel, for pool study
(1) must be kept in repair, (2) must not
encroach on an abutter's property, and
(3) must not be less than four feet nor
more than six feet high.
The board of selectmen appoint for
a term of one year two fence viewers who
follow the laws of the General Court of
Massachusetts as recorded in the Anno-
tated Laws of Massachusetts, as pub-
lished in 1973 under Section C49, "Fence
Viewers."
Harold T. Handley
Louis A. Zehner
Advisory Committee on Cable Television
BASED ON ANSWERS TO A TOWN -WIDE QUESTION- BOARD REQUEST
NAIRE, THE COMMITTEE HAS DEVELOPED A SET
OF 29 SPECIFICATIONS FOR A LEXINGTON CA-
BLE TELEVISION SYSTEM.
FOUR ALTERNATIVES
The committee has used these specifica-
cations to rate four alternatives for
ownership and operation of the system:
(A) municipal ownership, with contract
operation; (B) private ownership and op-
eration; (C) non - profit corporation own -
nership with contract operation; and (D)
non - profit corporation ownership and op-
eration.
Alternatives A, C, and D rate sig-
nificantly higher than B on the likeli-
hood of meeting the quality of service
specifications. Alternatives D, C, and
B rate higher than A on the financial
specification, although alternative A is
considered most likely to provide the
lowest cost service to users.
Based on this information, the board of
selectmen has now asked for more detail
on how alternative A would function.
GETTING INVOLVED
The committee welcomes your participa-
tion in fulfilling this request from the
board. Please contact Martha Wood at
862 -0645. All our meetings are open
meetings. We are also keeping the commu-
nity informed and involved through publi-
cation of reports and articles on the
progress of the committee in preparing
for the time when the town will decide
to have a CATV System.
William R. Page, Chairman
Howard Cravis
Peter Shapiro
Sandra Small
John E. Ward
Allen Lee Whitman
Martha Wood
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Advisory Committee on Cable
Television. Seated L /R:
Martha C. Wood, William R.
Page, Chairman; John E. Ward.
Standing L /R: Howard Cravis,
Peter D. Shapiro, A. Lee
Whitman.
Human Concerns
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 54
Basic work of the authority is described.
COUNCIL ON AGING 55
The council on aging was formed to improve
the quality of life for the elderly of
Lexington.
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB 55
Lexington senior citizens have enjoyed
eleven years of fellowship.
POLICE MANUAL POLICY COMMITTEE 56
Under a charge from the board of selectmen,
the committee held its first meeting on
July 20, 1976.
DRUG ADVISORY COMMITTEE 57
The major accomplishment of the committee
this year was the study and report of the
subcommittee on youth programs and services.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE 58
As it concludes its second year of service,
the committee continues to identify prob-
lems and seek solutions.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION 58
The commission looks forward to the coordi-
nation and consolidation of youth boards
and services.
COMMISSION ON SUBURBAN RESPONSI-BLITY 59
The major accomplishment this year was the
final report of the human services subcom-
mittee.
VETERANS SERVICES DIRECTOR 59
The director coordinates services and bene-
fits, under state and federal laws.
JOHN MULLII EN II HOUSE 1855
1377 Massachusetts Avenue, privately owned
This Colonial Greek Revival structure
successfully bridges stylistic eras and
demonstrates timeless good taste in
architecture.
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Lexington Housing Authority
BASIC STRUCTURE AND POWERS
The authority is a corporate political
body comprised of five members serving
five -year terms; four are elected town -
wide and one is appointed by the gover-
nor of the state. At its annual meeting,
the authority elects a chairman, a vice -
chairman, a treasurer and an assistant
treasurer, and appoints an executive di-
rector. The authority operates under
Chapter 121B of the commonwealth. It
has the power to sell its own tax - exempt
bonds or notes or to finance through fed-
eral, state, or private sources; and it
has the power of eminent domain.
TWO HOUSING PROVIDES FOR THE ELDERLY
The authority presently operates two
housing projects for the elderly:
Greeley Village was opened in September,
1968 and consists of 25 buildings con-
taining four apartments each, plus the
community building which also houses its
office; Vynebrooke Village was opened in
March of 1973 and consists of four build-
ings containing 12 apartments each, plus
the community building and the mainte-
nance office and garage.
OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Under the 707 Housing Program, the au-
thority currently has nine subsidy recip-
ients and will add six more when the St.
Brigid's project is opened; our one 705
scattered site unit was occupied on Nov-
ember 1, 1976.
As of the end of December, 1976 we
had signed housing assistance payment
contracts under the Section 8 Program
for 23 units; 5 one - bedroom, 7 two -bed-
room, 7 three - bedroom, and 4 four -bed-
room. Of these, three are for low in-
come persons; and twenty are for very
low income, of which six are elderly and
seventeen are family. During the year
we took 130 applications of which 95
were found to be eligible and were is-
sued certificates.
FUTURE PLANS
Recent editions of the Federal Register
indicate that frozen Federal funds will
be made available for contruction of
scattered site single family units. The
authority will apply also for block
grant discretionary funds.
Articles will be presented to the
March town meeting for rezoning and pur-
chase of property for no more than 60
additional units of Elderly Housing.
Joseph 0. Rooney, Chairman
William A. Melbye (State)
G. Richard Beamon
William Spencer Sullivan
Mary E. Shunney
Lexington Housing Authority. L /R: G. Richard Beamon, Treasurer; Mary E. Shunney, Vice Chairman;
Joseph 0. Rooney, Chairman; William Spencer Sullivan, Assistant Secretary; Temple E. Scanlon, Execu-
tive Director,
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Council on Aging
THE COUNCIL ON AGING WAS FORMED TO IM-
PROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ELDER-
LY OF LEXINGTON. In the past year many
programs have been initiated to meet the
needs of our citizens 60 years of age
and over. Though we are moving in many
areas, there are many more vital needs
to be met.
Working with other Agencies and in-
dividuals, we try to help people stay in
the community by giving them supportive
care when necessary, by providing coun-
seling and referral services, and by ful-
filling basic health, nutritional, and
social needs.
Senior Citizens Club
LEXINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS HAVE ENJOYED
ELEVEN YEARS OF FELLOWSHIP. The Senior
Citizens Club, open to citizens 65 years
or more, holds each year ten monthly
meetings with refreshments and entertain-
ment. Membership continues to grow with
a present enrollment of 593. The club
is self- supporting, schedules bus trips,
and offers two drop -in centers: First
We hope to make all age groups more
aware of the needs of our elderly and to
enlist their support in meeting these
needs.
Jane M. Stumpp, Chairperson
Ann Paranya, Secretary
Merion M. Ritter, Treasurer
Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin
Anna G. Jackson
Baptist and Sacred Heart churches. Be-
ing a charitable organization, the club
keeps in touch with the sick, visits the
ill in hospitals and rest homes, and
plans parties for special occasions such
as Christmas.
William A. Melbye, President
Senior Citizens Club. Seated L /R: Helen Walmsley, Velma Rhoda, Freda
Knox, Lily Chafe, Ida Fisk, Ella Clifford. Standing L /R: Frank Mattson,
Louis Tropeano, William Melbye,. Professor Camillo Merlino, Warren Chafe.
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Police Manual Policy Committee
UNDER A CHARGE FROM THE BOARD OF SELECT-
MEN, THE COMMITTEE HELD ITS FIRST MEET-
ING ON JULY 20, 1976.
BASIC CHARGE
By a vote of the board of selectmen, the
committee's charge is to review the po-
lice department manual and to make recom-
mendations to the board as to revisions,
amendments, and additions which may be
deemed appropriate by the committee.
FIRST MEETING HELD
This committee first met on July 20, 1976.
It has considered the nature and function
of the manual: what ought to be in it,
what ought to be prescribed by the board
of selectmen or the town manager, and
what falls within the responsibility of
the chief of police. We recognize the
need for guidelines on the one hand and
the dangers inherent in their becoming
too specific or too voluminous on the
other.
A ROLE FOR STATE POLICE INSTITUTE
The committee believes that the Massachu-
setts Police Institute will play a useful
role. Federally funded by the Law Enforce
ment Assistance Administration (LEAA) and
affiliated with the Massachusetts Chiefs
of Police Association, the institute pro-
vides technical assistance to police de-
partments in the Commonwealth upon the re-
quests of police chiefs. Chief Corr has
made such request. The institute will re-
view the rules and regulations of the de-
partment. It has prepared a series of
monographs that have been adopted by a
number of departments as statements of
policy and procedure. These monographs
will be reviewed by the chief of police
with this committee acting in an advisory
capacity in open meetings.
MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
We contemplate that a revised edition of
the rules and regulations will be submit-
ted to the board of selectmen and to the
town manager for approval, and that policy
and procedure statements will be adopted
by the chief of police. The entire manual
will be available for inspection as a pub-
lic document.
PUBLIC CONFIDENCE ESSENTIAL
The officer learns from his substantial
training, his course work, his reading.
Above all he must be educated by his ex-
perience. We believe that guidelines and
a process for their continuous review can
contribute much to essential public confi-
dence.
Robert B. Kent, Chairman; Alexander J.
Cella; James F. Corr; Leroy Keith; Hugh
M. Chapin; William C. Hays; Irving H. Mabee
Police Manual Policy Committee. Seated L /R: Alexander J. Cella, Irving H. Mabee, Hugh M. Chapin,
Secretary; Robert B. Kent, Chairman; Leroy Keith. Standing L /R: William C. Hays, James F. Corr.
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Drug Advisory Committee
THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE COMMIT-
TEE THIS YEAR WAS THE STUDY AND REPORT
OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON YOUTH PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES.
SOME REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
The report makes recommendations to the
selectmen for an integrated, coordinated
approach in meeting the needs of the
town's young people. The subcommittee
met weekly during the fall in order to
determine young peoples' needs, to study
existing community resources and their
capacity to meet those needs, and to sur-
vey what other communities have success-
fully done. The subcommittee devised a
plan which was adopted by the entire com-
mittee for increased staffing and for
the development of programs and services
which can be phased in over the next few
years. The report stressed the need for
a commitment from town government to pro-
vide financial as well as moral and ad-
ministrative support for any plan which
is adopted. A substantial increase in
the juvenile services budget, which our
committee administers, was recommended.
COMMITTEE GOALS
The committee's goals continue as fol-
lows: providing service to troubled
youth; advising the youth counsellor on
community needs; coordinating efforts
with other town departments, community
agencies and programs; and making recom-
mendations to the board of selectmen re-
garding the improvement, modification,
and financing of services. Our commit-
tee continues to advise the selectmen on
community youth problems and is avail-
able to help in devising methods and pro-
cedures for dealing both officially and
informally with troubled young people.
TOWN YOUTH COUNSELLOR
The committee meets regularily with Mr.
Charles McManus, Town Youth Counsellor,
who counsels troubled youth and their
families in their homes or at his office
at RePlace, Phone #862 -8130. He pro-
vides consultation and accepts referrals
from the schools, Mystic Valley Mental
Drug Advisory Committee. Seated L /R: Margery M.
Battin, Chairman; Charles L. McManus, Youth Coun-
selor. Standing: Jack Sarmanian.
Health Center, Concord Court Probation
Offices and both public and private citi-
zen groups. He meets regularly with
the RePlace director and staff. Close
involvement with the Concord Court Pro-
bation Department is insured through dis-
cussions about youth and family problems
with the probation officers assigned to
Lexington. He regularily reviews the po-
lice journal and other relevant reports
in order to reach youth and families
whose problems have repeatedly involved
them with the police and courts.
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
Frederick L. Mazer, M.D.
Dr. Jack H. Monderer
*Sumner E. Perlman, Chairman, Subcommit-
tee on Youth Programs and Services
*Jack Sarmanian
Charles L. McManus, Youth Counsellor
*Members of subcommittee with Sheppard
Clough
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Community Relations Committee
AS IT CONCLUDES ITS SECOND YEAR OF SERVICE,
THE COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO IDENTIFY PROB-
LEMS AND SEEK SOLUTIONS.
Toward this end, many meetings were
held to discuss public drinking and vandal-
ism. The committee recommended the estab-
lishment of a public drinking law, which
was subsequently adopted at town meeting.
In addition, the committee took under
advisement the question of police -youth
relations and, after many open and closed
meetings, presented the board of selectmen
with a series of suggestions.
Hundreds of townspeople attended
meetings and wrote letters to the commit-
Youth Advisory Commission
THE COMMISSION LOOKS FORWARD TO THE COOR-
DINATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF YOUTH BOARDS
AND SERVICES.
Many projects planned for 1976 were
only partially completed. A separate com-
munity relations committee temporarily
supplanted the youth advisory commission.
Because of this new committee, the commis-
sion sensed a need for a restructuring or
a reassignment by the board of selectmen.
Ultimately, restructuring was accomplished:
seven adult members are chosen from the
community at large, and the number of stu-
dent representatives has been reduced by
one.
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tee. Their aid made possible substantial
progress in many areas. The committee
hopes to meet on Thursday evenings every
other week. Citizens should feel free to
bring concerns and suggestions before the
committee.
David A. Wilson, Chairman; Christopher
Anderson; Sheila M. Busa; David Cooper;
James F. Corr; Bernard W. Harleston;
Howard M. Kassler; Marcy Kritsick; Anne
R. Scigliano; Sandra J. Shaw; Patricia
A. Swanson; Cary D. Yales
The youth advisory commission did
study youth- related articles and did ex-
press its opinions at the 1976 Town Meet-
ing in regard to drinking on public prop-
erty.
Nancy Abelmann, Chairman; Ellen Boyle;
Mary M. Miley; Mary Fran Anderson, Winston
E. Flynn; Millie A. Stevens; Margaret Cole;
Stephen Politi; Robert R. Gower; Laura
Gallant; Patti Lynah; Peter Miller; Jeff-
rey Spencer (reporter for annual report);
Martha Eddison; Heather Levi and Patrick
Abegg; John J. Shine, Jr., Ex- officio;
Daniel F. Hoag, Ex- officio.
Commission on Suburban Responsibility
THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT THIS YEAR WAS THE
FINAL REPORT OF THE HUMAN SERVICES SUBCOM-
MITTEE.
The subcommittee, chaired by Jacque-
line Davison, recommended, in a well -writ-
ten and documented report, the formation
of a telephone information service and an
inter - agency human services council to co-
ordinate and evaluate currently available
human services in Lexington.
During 1976, the commission reexam-
ined its original charge and ask that
board of selectmen to broaden the member-
ship and the scope of the commission.
Consequently, the coming year will be one
Veterans Services Director
THE DIRECTOR COORDINATES SERVICES AND BEN-
EFITS UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.
Veteran Benefits. The department of
veteran benefits operates under Massachu-
setts General Law, Chapter 115 and its
amendments. The program provides assis-
tance to veterans and their dependents in
time of distress or hardship.
There are residence and military re-
quirements. Applicants are interviewed
and investigated. Of the many interviewed
in 1976, 102 received assistance. The
state reimburses 50% of all approved
amounts paid to persons who reside in the
town. A 5% cost -of- living increase became
effective September 1, 1976.
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of transition.
The commission is comprised of mem-
bers at large and of members who represent
other town committees and groups.
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman; Margery M.
Battin; John Campbell; Cornelius Cronin;
Janet Kassler; Spencer Lavan; Leona Mar-
tin; James Mead; Mary W. Miley; Dawn
Pars; Robert Rotberg; Edward A. Silva;
William T. Spencer; William S. Sullivan;
Bernice Weiss; Albert P. Zabin; G. Rich-
ard Beamon, Alternate
Veteran Services. The department of
veterans services operates under Title #38
of the U.S. Code. All federal benefits
that are available are applied for through
this office. They include pensions (ser-
vice connected and non - service connected),
education, medical, and burial allowance.
Grave Registration. A list of all
veterans who have passed away in Lexington
is kept by this department. Every Memor-
ial Day six gross of fl -gs are placed on
the three cemeteries in Lexington.
Donald C. Glennon, Director of Veterans
Services and Grave Registration Officer
Financial and Clerical
APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
62 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE 66
As we start our third century as a nation,
we are faced with many new challenges.
TREASURER 63
It appears that Lexington, having completed
most of its major capital items, can look
forward to a reasonably stable level of
capital expenses.
For the first time since May 1974 Lexington PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 66
on October 1, 1976 borrowed for tax- antici-
pation needs. The year 1976 marked the transition to a
centralized personnel system for town gov-
ernment.
SUMMARY: TOWN DEBT AND INTEREST 63
COMPTROLLER 64
This office maintains the official account-
ing records of the town, including the
school department.
COLLECTOR OF TAXES 64
TOWN CLERK 67
The year 1976 has been an exceptionally
busy one, as are all presidential election
year.
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS .67
The trustees presently administer thirty -
This office handled nearly 40,500 bills in seven trust funds.
1976.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS 65
This year saw the tax rate climb $8.20, an
increase of over 11 %, to $80.20, the high-
est in the town's history.
MANSARD ROOF HOUSES 1872
3, 5, Hancock Avenue; privately owned
This adaptation of Francois Mansart's 17th
century roof produces a surprising amount
of living space in deceptively small
appearing houses.
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RETIREMENT BOARD 68
Town Meeting appropriates $653,332 as town's
share to the retirement fund for Fiscal
Year 1977.
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD 68
A low profile is hallmark of board's
effectiveness.
Appropriation Committee
AS WE START OUR THIRD CENTURY AS A NATION,
WE ARE FACED WITH MANY NEW CHALLENGES.
A FISCAL CHALLENGE
The last few years have been increasing-
ly difficult at all levels of government,
but Lexington, through its dedicated em-
ployees and citizen committees, has been
more successful than most in keeping tax-
es under control.
Our present fiscal year, however,
saw, the largest tax increase in many
years due largely to programs and deci-
sions made by others. This was particu-
larly disturbing because we have been
holding a very tight rein on new pro-
grams and personnel. Unfortunately, we
see no end to this loss of control over
major areas of cost and we therefore
must continue to review every program
and proposal with decisions based on the
urgency of the need.
IDEAL OPPORTUNITY AHEAD
As we enter 1977, we have a new town man-
ager, a new superintendent of schools,
and many other changes in our town gov-
ernment and school administration. We
believe this is an ideal opportunity to
step back and examine all areas of our
town government -- and our school admin-
istration -- in light of the great finan-
cial pressure on our taxpayers.
The time has come to ask for, and
expect, realistic budgets and programs
based on demonstrated need and cost -ef-
fective examination of all proposals.
The citizens of Lexington should expect
no less. The appropriation committee
will continue its efforts to weigh all
town needs against our ability to pay
for them.
Edward E. Furash, Chairman
Donald B. White, Vice Chairman - Schools
Harry A. Hall, III, Vice Chairman
General Government
J. Harper Blaisdell., Jr., Secretary
Martin A. Gilman
Patricia K. Hagedorn
Howard L. Levingston
John R. Campbell
Maxine L. Kutchin
Richard M. Perry, ex- officio
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Photo by John E. Day
Appropriations Committee.
Seated L /R: Harry A. Hall,
III, Vice Chairman; Mary
O'Brien, Recording Clerk;
Edward E. Furash, Chairman;
Donald B. White, Vice- Chairman-
Schools; Patricia K. Hegedorn.
Standing L /R: John R. Campbell,
J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr., Sec-
retary; Richard M. Perry, ex-
officio; Martin A. Gilman.
Treasurer
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE MAY 1974 LEXING-
TON ON OCTOBER 1, 1976 BORROWED FOR TAX -
ANTICIPATION NEEDS.
PERIOD OF LOAN BRIEF, RATE LOW
After financing itself since May, 1974,
without resort to tax anticipation bor-
rowing Lexington borrowed $600,000 on
October 1 for current operations. The
loan was at 2.24 per cent interest and
was paid on October 22 from prepaid tax
collections.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Declining interest rates and a declining
balance available for investment re-
sulted in reduced earnings when these
funds were put to work pending disburse-
ment. Nevertheless $300,000 accrued to
the town from investment of these sur-
plus funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 1976.
PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION LAND
In calendar 1976 the town purchased
three conservation parcels voted in the
1975 town meeting and is completing ac-
quisition of the fourth. Cost of the
four parcels will be $355,000 and will
be financed by a bond issue presently
planned for May, 1977. To this 1977
bond issue will be added $485,000 to cov-
er cost of four parcels voted for acqui-
sition in the 1976 town meeting.
Town Debt and Interest
Grand Total
PENSION FUNDS
As is true of most towns and cities in
the state, annual contributions to the
pension fund have been grossly inade-
quate, due largely to antiquated actuar-
ial tables. As a result of a study
which included many other towns, Lexing-
ton's unfunded pension liability was set
at $14,000,000 as of January 1, 1974.
This pension situation has lately
aroused statewide concern. So much so
that following a study in depth by the
state retirement law commission the commis-
sion has recommended phasing in a fund-
ing program for state employees in FY
1978. We suspect that so early a start
for so involved a problem is unrealistic.
Much legislative debate will precede
adoption of the program for state employ -.
ees and, subsequently, for the municipal
employees.
Whether the pension liability is
funded or whether it will be met annual-
ly as portions become current is wholly
unresolved. Either way, it will have se-
rious implications.
TAX SALE
On January 7 the treasurer conducted a
public auction of 32 foreclosed tax ti-
tle accounts. It was the first such
sale since 1964. All were of "low val-
ue," i.e. of such small area as not to
constitute a buildable lot. Five were
bid in by abutters and the remainder
were acquired by the town.
Louis A. Zehner, Treasurer
Amount of
Original Issue
23,273,000.00
General Purposes 3,543,000.00
Library 295,000.00
Town Office 1,005,000.00
Street - Sewer - Library 490,000.00
Public Works Building 328,000.00
Municipal Purpose Loan 1,375,000.00
Conservation I -75 50,000.00
Services
School
Sewer
Water
19,730,000.00
15,635,000.00
3,835,000.00
260,000.00
Principal Interest
Paid Balance Paid in
in FY 1976 6/30/76 FY 1976
1,471,000.00 8,050,000.00 316,897.00
355,000.00 18240,000.00
15,000.00 10,000.00
165,000.00 10,000.00
20,000.00 40,000.00
30,000.00 30,000.00
125,000.00 1,100,000.00
- -- 50,000.00
1,116,000.00 6,810,000.00
976,000.00 5,141,000.00
133,000.00 1,655,000.00
7,000.00 14,000.00
61,307.50
525.00
3,705.00
1,700.00
1,890.00
52,312.50
1,175.00
255 589.50
2014 363.50
50,631.00
595.00
Note: A detailed report of bonded indebtedness broken down by individual issues, and also
a complete report on income, expenses and appropriations are printed in an appendex, which
is available at the selectmen's office.
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Comptroller
THIS OFFICE MAINTAINS THE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT-
ING RECORDS OF THE TOWN, INCLUDING THE
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
It prepares all payments for payrolls
and bills and all related reports and rec-
ords. During 1976 the office processed
over 37,000 payroll checks, issued over
14,000 checks in payment of bills, and pre-
pared over 2,600 W -2 Forms.
We continually seek ways to improve
our procedures. In November a three -way
agreement was reached with the town, a lo-
cal bank, and a data processing service
company to provide a computerized payroll
at little or no cost to the town.
During 1977 we will study whether we
should change from our present expenditure
system (accounting entry is made when the
bill or payroll is paid) to an encumbrance
system (an amount is encumbered before the
transaction is consummated).
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
Collector of Taxes
THIS OFFICE HANDLED NEARLY 40,500 BILLS
IN 1976.
The office handled about 10,000 real
estate tax bills twice a year, about 250
personal property tax bills, and about
10,000 water bills.
With many additional home owners pay-
ing their own tax bill, mail and over -the-
counter payments are on the increase. Tax-
payers would avoid some common problems if
they would (1) carefully read both sides
of the bill, (2) deduct any allowable ex-
emption or abatement before paying the
bill, (3) forward the bill for a recently -
sold property on to the new owner, and (4)
make all checks payable to Town of Lexing-
ton.
Other route functions of this office
include recording and redeeming tax titles
and handling municipal liens and better-
ment discharges, which are a growing fac-
tor and which often require answers from
other town, departments.
SUMMARY - 7/1/75 - 6/30/76
Real Estate warrants
Collected, abated, tax titles
Percentage collected
Abatements for Veterans, Clause 22
Abatements for Elderly, Clause 41
$17,124,568.92
16,902,479.28
98.7%
105,240.40
66,037.20
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Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
Doris E. Barclay, Collector of Taxes
Board of Assessors
THIS YEAR SAW THE TAX RATE CLIMB $8.20,
AN INCREASE OF OVER 11 %, to $80.20, THE
HIGHEST IN THE TOWN'S HISTORY.
STATE CHERRY SHEET LESS THAN EXPECTED
This was as hard for the board of asses-
sors to swallow as it was for all the
taxpayers. It should be noted, however,
that approximately $4.00 of this in-
crease was attributable to the amount of
money the town did not receive from the
state via the cherry sheet. If the town
had received the amount anticipated, the
tax rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 1977 would
have been more palatable. It should be
pointed out to property owners that, as
we prepare for FY 1978, we have no idea
what to expect on the cherry sheet.
NEED TO SCRUTINIZE ALL BUDGETS'
We earnestly hope, and wholeheartedly
concur with the board of selectmen, that
all town agencies with expenditures of
money carefully scrutinize their budgets
to be sure that each dollar is carefully
accounted for. While the board of asses-
sors is responsible for setting the tax
rate, it does not have any control over
the expenditures that are put into the
tax rate recapitulation.
APPROACHING FULL CASH VALUE
The assessors have spent considerable
time discussing the best method for the
town to approach full cash value. On Oc-
tober 20, 1976, the board of assessors
met with the town meeting members associ-
ation (TMMA) to discuss the ramifica-
tions of, and the cost for, a townwide
revaluation. As was stated in last
year's town report, the assessors will
proceed with extreme caution, while keep-
ing in mind the State Tax Commission's
timetable as to when Lexington should be
at full cash value. We would anticipate
that by next year's writing of the town
report a much clearer picture of Lexing-
ton's position relative to revaluation
will be presented.
ROUTINE WORK GOES ON
Even with revaluation facing us, the rou-
tine work of the office must proceed.
In this regard, it means changing over
400 transfers of properties, constantly
inspecting properties (including those
that have taken out permits for construc-
tion), processing over 26,000 motor vehi-
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Board of Assessors. L /R: John J. McWeeney,
Thomas M. Wenham, Assistant Assessor;
Willard P. Grush, Chairman; Willard L. Potter.
cle excise tax bills, and handling exemp-
tions for 46 widows, over 500 veterans,
17 blind persons, and 180 elderly.
A NEW BOARD MEMBER
In May John J. McWeeney became a member
of the board. Mr. McWeeney was a member
of the conservation commission, and is a
town meeting member for Precinct 3. He
brings a solid real estate background to
the board.
PROPERTY MAPS ON MYLAR
The assessors have started a program of
changing the original linen property
maps onto mylar. The originals from
which copies are made for many boards,
commissions and taxpayers, are handled
constantly, and the mylar original will
insure many more years of use without
substantial damage.
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter
John J. McWeeney
Capital Expenditures Committee
IT APPEARS THAT LEXINGTON, HAVING COM-
PLETED MOST OF ITS MAJOR CAPITAL ITEMS,
CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A REASONABLY STABLE
LEVEL OF CAPITAL EXPENSES IN THE YEARS
TO COME.
BASIC COMMITTEE FUNCTION
The capital expenditures committee is
charged with the relative need, timing,
and cost of capital projects, as well as
the adequacy thereof, and the effect
these expenditures might have on the fi-
nancial position of our town. Capital
expenditures are all expenses of a non -
reoccurring nature, which are not consid-
ered to be ordinary operating expenses,
and whose benefit to the town will ac-
crue over an extended period of time.
ACCURATE FORECASTING
Each year the committee requests from
the various town boards and departments
a list of all capital projects antici-
pated over the ensuing five year period,
as well as the capital expenditures ex-
pected in the coming fiscal year. With
these projections the committee has been
able to predict fairly accurately the
capital requirements of the town.
GOOD PROGRESS ON LONG -RANGE PROJECTS.
This past year has brought about the be-
ginning of the phase -out of new sewer
construction, and the initiation of
studies to determine our sewer mainte-
nance progressing on schedule. A five
year master plan for recreation has been
completed, centered on a new swimming fa-
cility.
Personnel Department
THE YEAR 1976 MARKED THE TRANSITION TO A
CENTRALIZED PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR TOWN GOV-
ERNMENT.
For the year 1976, major personnel
department projects have included (1) the
recruitment and selection of applicants
for over 80 vacancies, (2) administration
of the Town's Comprehensive Employment and
Training Act (CETA) program, (3) a summer
job bank for the youth of Lexington, (4)
providing assistance to the town manager
in collective bargaining, (5) codification
and revision of personnel policies, and
(6) with the advice of the personnel ad-
visory board, the administration of a na-
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Capital, Expenditures Committee. Seated L /R:
Jane P. Buckley, George S. Silverman, Chairman
Standing L /R: William J. Dailey, Jr., Nyles
Nathan Barnert.
MAJOR DECISIONS AHEAD
Still to be decided are the fate of the
sanitary landfill and the changes to.our
school facilities as a result of the en-
rollment decrease.
George S. Silverman, Chairman
William J. Dailey, Jr.
Frank L. Shunney
Nyles Nathan Barnert
Jane P. Buckley
tionwide search for a new town manager.
The assistance of approximately 25
CETA employees in 1976 will not be avail-
able indefinitely and collective bargain-
ing continues to inflate the cost of em-
ployee services. For 1977, the Town must
maintain the high priority placed upon
productivity improvement through its com-
mitment to equitable compensation based
upon performance and through employee
training and development programs.
Charles A. Cook, Personnel Administrator
Town Clerk
THE YEAR 1976 HAS BEEN AN EXCEPTIONALLY
BUSY ONE, AS ARE ALL PRESIDENTIAL ELEC-
TION YEARS.
As the candidates for the presidency
set their sights on the big day in Novem-
ber, so does the office of the town clerk
and the board of registrars.
In order to cast his or her vote,
the citizen must be first registered.
Therefore, in addition to the regular
daily office hours, eighteen extra regis-
tration sessions were held during the
year, bringing the total registered vot-
ers to a record, 19,771 at the close of
registration on October 5, 1976.
We live in a mobile society and with
many college students absent from the town
on election day, absentee voting was re-
quired. 1,337 applications for absentee
ballots were processed although only 1,126
cast their absentee vote.
Needless to say, all other duties do
not cease just because there is a presiden-
tial election. If possible, some of them
just take a back seat for the time being
and now we go into a new year concentrat-
ing on different areas.
Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk
Trustees of Public Trusts
THE TRUSTEES PRESENTLY ADMINISTER THIRTY -
SEVEN TRUST FUNDS.
Over the years, sums of money have
been bequeathed or donated to the town
of Lexington to be held in trust for a
specified public purpose, including per-
petual care funds of the Westview, Colo-
nial, and Munroe cemeteries and the
Bridge Charitable Fund, with a total
book value on December 31, 1976 of
$537,736.12.
These funds are administered by a
board of three trustees who are appointed
by the board of selectmen to staggered
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Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk
six year terms. It is their responsibil-
ity to invest the funds prudently within
the limitations imposed by the donor or
by law and to distribute the income as
specified by the particular fund. They
have informal telephone meetings to take
care of routine matters during the year,
and meet formally several times a year
to ratify actions which have been taken.
George P. Morey, Chairman
William R. McEwen
Gaynor K. Rutherford
Retirement Board
TOWN MEETING APPROPRIATES $653,332 AS
TOWN'S SHARE TO THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1977.
At the Annual Town Meeting, $492,692
was appropriated to the contributory re-
tirement pension fund as the town's
share of retirement allowances for Fis-
cal Year 1977 -- July 1, 1976 to June 30,
1977. Simultaneously $160,640 was appro-
priated to fund non - contributory retire-
ment payments. Both of these appropria-
tions included a 5% cost of living ad-
justment for all retirees who had re-
tired as of December 31, 1974 or prior
thereto, as authorized by state legisla-
tion. Employee contributions during
1976 amounted to over $270,000.
Funds in excess of immediate needs
were invested in bonds and stocks that
are legal for Massachusetts savings
banks. During 1976 a combination sav-
ings- checking account was established
Personnel Advisory Board
A LOW PROFILE IS HALLMARK OF BOARD'S EF-
FECTIVENESS.
Primarily, we provide professional
advice and consultation on a variety of
personnel issues ranging from collective
bargaining strategy to the handling of
individual employee relations problems.
In doing this, we try to assure that the
best interests of the town and its em-
ployees are balanced, and that long -range
goals for personnel policy also receive
attention.
This year we coordinated the search
for a new town manager, recommending a
nonpolitical procedure for developing a
pool of candidates, nationwide including
minorities and women, and assisting in the
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with the bank which enabled the board of
retirement to maintain a minimum check-
ing account balance and earn interest on
a daily basis for funds that may not be
needed for a month or two. The income
from these investments enabled us to
credit interest to members' accounts at
the rate of 6 percent.
At the end of 1976 there were 182
persons on retirement from the town, of
which 163 were contributory and 19 were
non contributory members. This is 16
more than were on retirement at the end
of last year.
George P. Morey, Chairman
Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- Officio
Member
Walter F. Spellman, Employee's Elected
Representative
first cut screening. The procedure recom-
mended by us, and adopted by the selectmen,
maintained the complete confidentiality of
the 265 persons who applied even to the
point that the names were not known to the
screening committees until the finalists
were selected for interviews -- solely on
demonstrated qualifications and experience.
W. Neil Chapman resigned in September
to take direct charge of collective bar-
gaining for the town, until a new town
manager is appointed.
John B. Butler, Chairman; Nicholas A. La-
Fauci; James Crain, Joanne Small; W. Neil
Chapman (resigned)
Handbook and Directory
BASIC INFORMATION 70
TALENT BANK QUESTIONAIRE 71
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS 73
TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 75
INDEX 80
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Basic Information
STATISTICS
Area:
in acres 10,650.42
under town control in acres 1,708
in square miles 16.64
extreme length in miles 5.80
extreme width in miles 4.85
Conservation Land:
in acres 527.8
bicycle paths in miles 1.5
Elevation (in feet):
highest 385
lowest 110
Historical Dates:
settled as Cambridge Farms 1642
incorporated as a Town 1713
Population: 32,477
Sewers (in miles):
trunk 33.57
Street 105.29
Streets and Highways:
public - accepted 118.44
private - unaccepted 24.39
paper streets 9.34
state highways 17.10
Taxes:
valuation $254,053,000
tax rate (FY 1977) $80.20
Water Mains (in miles): 151.76
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 prim-
ary 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 eve-
ning and Saturday, in advance of each elec-
tion will be provided at times to be an-
nounced 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 Build-
ing- Bedford Street; Precinct 9, Maria Has-
tings School.
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Talent Bank Questionnaire
YOUR TALENT IS NEEDED
Town government needs citizens who are willing to give time in the service of
their community. The town manager maintains a talent bank file comprised of
this brief statement and /or resumes from interested townspeople willing to serve
their local government. The file is utilized by all town officers and the
town's appointing authorities; the town manager, selectmen and the moderator.
The talent bank resource file is also open to civic and public organizations
seeking volunteers.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Complete this questionaire and return to: Office of the Town Manager, Town
Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Ma 02173. For your con-
venience this form can be clipped and mailed simply by folding and either sta-
pling or taping closed. Feed free to submit resume with this form, in which
case use an envelope to mail.
NAME
ADDRESS
OCCUPATION
BACKGROUND:
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KEEP UNTIL
Below are 7 categories of interest. Please list three in order of preference on
line provided. Within each broad category are subcategories in which you may
further identify your interest area. Indicate by a check mark or write in any
specific interests you may have within the broad category.
INDICATE ORDER OF INTEREST PREFERENCE:
0 A. PLANNING TECHNICAL RESEARCH
1. Planning Board Activities
2. Engineering /DPW problems
3. Industrial development
4. Regional Planning Activities
5. Solid Waste problems
6. Ecology - pollution
7. Other
of
L} B. HOUSING
1. Housing Authority
2. Zoning problems
3. Board of Appeals
4. Assessing Activities
5. Other
4)
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V I 0 C. EDUCATION
1. School Committee Activities
a I 2. Special Needs problems
3. Other
[� D. HEALTH
1. Health Board Activities
2. Clinic Volunteer
3. Social Work
4. Public Health Consultant
5. Other
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E. RECREATION
1. Recreation Committee
2. Recreational Planning
3. Youth Work
4. Other
0F. GOVERNMENT- GENERAL
1. Finance Committee
2. Fence Viewers
3. Voter Registrars
4. Special Study Committees
5. Legal Experties
6. Personnel Board
7. Other
G. OTHER INTEREST
1. Council on Aging
2. Data processing
3. Drug programs
4. Human Relations
5. Statistical Work
6. Traffic - Transportation
7. Town Celebrations
8. Conservation Activities
9. Historical Commission
10. Other
Talent Bank Questionnaire
YOUR TALENT IS NEEDED
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
LEXINGTON, MA 02173
ACT NOW TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY
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Cut along this line.
Town Meeting Members
M.M4BERS AT LARGE
Fred C. Bailey, 48 Coolidge Avenue
Margery M. Battin, 15 Paul Revere
Road
Alfred S. Busa, 38 Circle Road
Norman P. Cohen, 56 Coolidge
Avenue
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., 16 Hill
Street
Howard M. Kassler, 11 Winchester
Drive
Mary R. McDonough, 3 Baker Avenue
Mary W. Miley, 26 Robinson Road
Louis A. Zehner, 6 Fair Oaks Drive
PRECINCT ONE
Term Expires 1979
James E. Barry, 10 Crescent Hill
Avenue
William A. Busa, 38 Circle Road
Homer J. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske Road
William E. Maloney, Jr., 59
Albemarle Avenue
Haskell W. Reed, 76 Lowell Street
Barry E. Sampson, 8 Brandon Street
Judith L. Zabin, 1 Page Road
Term Expires 1978
James Cataldo, 43 Rindge Avenue
Stephen W. Doran, 16 Village
Circle
Jerome J. Green, 28 Winchester
Drive
Patricia K. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske
Road
Paul J. MacKenzie, 13 Maple Street
William J. O'Neil, 11 Richard Road
Margot T. Tutun, 19 Tyler Road
Term Expires 1977
Vito M. Bellino, 84 Bow Street
Frieda Bisberg, 30 Winchester
Drive
Sheila M. Busa, 38 Circle Road
Ralph A. Cataldo, 35 Rindge Avenue
William R. Cataldo, 39 Rindge
Avenue
Alfred A. Murray, 23 Theresa
Avenue
Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Road
. TECINCT TWO
Term Expires 1979
Elizabeth H. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill
Road
Eric T. Clarke, ?9 Moon Hill Road
Wiltrud R. Mott- Smith, 108
Pleasant Street
Michael J. O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial
Street
Patricia A. Swanson, 36 Charles
Street
Alan B. Wilson, 23 Pleasant
Street
Donald D. Wilson, 36 Fern Street
Term Expires 1978
Julian J. Bussgang, 43 Peacock
Farm Road
Norman N. Connolly, 736
Massachusetts Avenue
Donald L. MacGillivray, 37 Charles
Street
Frank I. Michelman, 43 Buckman
Drive
Arthur C. Smith, 51 Follen Road
David W. Stumpp, 29 Charles Street
Frank H. Totman, Jr., 46 Moreland
Avenue
Term Expires 1977
Rena W. Abelmann, 7 Moon Hill Road
Francis G. Fuery, 678
Massachusetts Avenue
Lillian T. MacArthur, 33 Charles
Street
Roy J. Murphy, 56A Taft Avenue
Joseph C. Steinkrauss, 18 Smith
Avenue
Judith J. Totman, 46 Moreland
Avenue
William S. Widnall, 22 Summit Road
PRELL__ THREE
Term Expires 1979
Robert A. Bowyer, 7 Woodcliffe
Road
Guy D. Busa, 94 Spring Street
Jacqueline B. Davison, 86 Spring
Street
Elizabeth M. Flynn, 310 Concord
Avenue
Lilah H. Groisser, 510 Concord
Avenue
Jeanne K. Krieger, 44 Webster Road
Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord
Avenue
Term Expires 1978
Shirley A. Byrne, 77 Wellington
Lane Avenue
Gloria V. Holland, 38 Webster Road
*Melvin C. Holland, 38 Webster Road
Robert H. Kingston, 4 Field Road
John J. McWeeney, 70 Spring Street
James P. Reilly, 25 Walnut Street
Paul V. Riffin, 6 Field Road
*Resigned April 23, 1976
Term Expires 1977
Joseph A. Campbell, 260 Marrett
Road
Erna S. Greene, 25 Bridge Street
73
Daniel L. McCabe, 11
Street
Marian C. Reilly, 25
Natalie H. Riffin, 6
Marie E. Roberts, 53
Robert I. Rotberg, 14 Barberry
Road
* *John P. Carroll, 31 Allen Street
Grassland
Walnut Street
Field Road
Munroe Road
* *Succeeded Melvin C. Holland
PRECINCT FOUR
Term Expires 1979
Gerald L. Abegg, 261 Waltham
Street
Nyles Nathan Barnert, 142 Worthen
Road
Otis S. Brown, Jr., 3 Bond Road
William J. Dailey, Jr., 2 Highland
Avenue
Dan H. Fenn, Jr., 130 Worthen Road
Katherine G. Fricker, 93 Marrett
Road
Joseph 0. Rooney, 222 Waltham
Street
Term Expires 1978
Stanley A. Brown, 14 John Poulter
Road
Edward E. Furash, 15 John Poulter
Road
Robert M. Gary, 29 Highland Aventp
Martin A. Gilman, 56 Bloomfield
Street
Walter T. Kenney, Jr., 16 Dane
Road
Daniel I. Small, 33 Wachusett
Drive
Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield
Street
Term Expires 1977
John Deutch, 6 Belfry Terrace
Angela E. Frick, 9 Tavern Lane
Joyce Hals, 14 Vine Brook Road
Hal Singley, 8 Bushnell Drive
Alfred P. Tropeano, 25 Vine Brook
Road
Judith J. Uhrig, 15 Vine Brook
Road
George P. Wadsworth, 230 Waltham
Street
PRECINCT FIVE.
Term Expires 1979
Nancy A. Bender, 97 North Street
Guy W. Doran, 168 East Street
Edward R. DuBois, 207 East Street
Donald M. Graham, 4 Mill Brook
Road
Town Meeting Members
Edward W. Jervis, Jr., 111 Adams
Street
Robert J. Mammola, 60 Maple Street
Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell Street
Term Expires 1978
Arthur E. Burrell, 2 Thoreau Road
Fredric S. Cohen, 27 Saddle Club
Road
Wallance Cupp, 141 Woburn Street
Jonathan P. Doran, 153 Grant
Street
*Charles W. Durkin, 18 Manley Court
Robert A. Modoono, 170 Woburn
Street
Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Road
*Resigned March 12, 1976
Term Expires 1977
Howard Cravis, 6 Rogers Road
William M. Fraser, 533 Lowell
Street
George F. McCormack, 32 Hayes Lane
Judith. K. Patkin, 27 Suzanne Road
Martin V. Sussman, 1361
Massachusetts Avenue
David G. Williams, 1433
Massachusetts Avenue
Stillman P. Williams, 9 Sheridan
Street
* *Edward D. Tocio, 19 Ingleside Road
* *Succeeded Charles W. Durkin
PRECINCT SIX
Term Expires 1979
John F. Downey, Jr., 24 Hancock
Street
John T. Harvell, 131 Burlington
Street
Allan F. Kenney, 10 Frost Road
Howard L. Levingston, 358 Emerson
Road
Sam V. Nablo, 6 Brigham Road
Edith Sandy, 353 Emerson Road
Frank Sandy, 353 Emerson Road
Term Expires 1978
Levi G. Burnell, 3 Whittier Road
Charles H. Cole, 2nd, 20 Fifer
Lane
Paul W. Marshall, 6 Chandler
Street
H. Bigelow Moore, 50 Hancock
Street
William R. Page, 25 Oakland
Street
William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock
Street
Frank B. Stille, 5 Hawthorne Road
Term Expires 1977
Susan S. Beck, 17 Patriots Drive
J. Keith Butters, 52 Meriam
Street
Joan P. Crothers, 60 Meriam
Street
Mimi B. Dohan, 9 Berwick Road
Spencer Lavan, 52 Hancock Street
Joyce A. Miller, 17 Oakland Street
Donald B. White, 73 Hancock Street
PRECINCT SEVEN
Term Expires 1979
Richard E. Bayles, 19 Wyman Road
Robert E. Bond, 6 Demar Road
Manfred P. Friedman, 176 Grove
Street
Leo J. Grace, 63 Dexter Road
John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace
Iris G. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Road
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr., 31 Turning
Mill Road
Term Expires 1978
Renee T. Cochin, 7 Partridge Road
Lloyd Gilson, 35 Partridge Road
Clarice B. Gordon, 7 Coach Road
David Reiner, 3 Gould Road
William J. Scouler, 144 Simonds
Road
Jacquelyn H. Ward, 15 Robinson
Road
Martha C. Wood, 51 Gleason Road
Term Expires 1977
John R. Campbell, 100 Bertwell Road
Winifred L. L. Friedman, 176 Grove
Street
Barbara E. Kramer, 122 Grove Street
Myron L. Miller, 46 Eldred Street
Richard L. Sullivan, 439 Bedford
Street
John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Road
Graydon M. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Road
PRECINCT EIGHT
Term Expires 1979
Richard H. Battin, 1
Road
Robert J. Burbidge,
Anthony L. Mancini,
Gordon R. Osgood, 52
Paul A. Plasse, 197
Albert S. Richardson
Wingate Road
Frank L. Shunney, 24
74
5 Paul Revere
15 Hill Street
115 Reed Street
Ward Street
Cedar Street
, Jr., 3
Revere Street
Term Expires 1978
Roy Edward Cook, 5 Ledgelawn
Avenue
William P. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty
Avenue
David A. Lavender, 20 Avon Street
Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury
Street
Laura F. Nichols, 67 Liberty
Avenue
Stanley E. Toye, 30 Balfour
Street
Term Expires 1977
G. Richard Beamon, 58 Ledgelawn
Avenue
John E. Carlson, 97 Cedar Street
James M. McLaughlin, 55 Asbury
Street
Temple E. Scanlon, 62 Ledgelawn
Avenue
Mary E. Shunney, 24 Revere Street
Francis W. K. Smith, 49 North
Hancock Street
Shirley H. Stolz, 2139
Massachusetts Avenue
Paul G. Yewell, 6 Leeland Terrace
PRECINCT NINE
Term Expires 1979
James J. Buckley, Jr., 46 Middle
Street
Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle Street
Diane Lund, 23 Nickerson Road
Erik Lund, 23 Nickerson Road
Paul E. Mazerall, 20 Wilson Road
Stephen Michael Politi, 25
Deering Avenue
James J. Scanlon, 66 School
Street
Term Expires 1978
Earl F. Baldwin, Jr., 24 Deering
Avenue
Joan N. L. Collins, 8 Oxbow Road
James E. Cosgrove, 307 Wood
Street
Laurence A. Larssen, 269 Wood
Street
Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Road
Donald J. Shaw, 6 Barrymeade Drive
George S. Silverman, 30 Middle
Street
Term Expires 1977
Ronald W. Colwell, 39 Cary Avenue
Louis E. Conrad, 176 Cedar Street
Rose Mary Ellersick, 29 Fairland
Street
Alice M. Hinkle, 9 Audubon Road
Frederick V. McMenimen, Jr., 26
School Street
Daniel E. Power, 2246 Massachusetts
Avenue
Roy Weinstein, 6 Nickerson Road
Town Officers and Committees
ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS
Board of Selectmen
Howard M. Kessler, Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Alfred S. Busa
Margery M. Battin, Vice Ch.
Mary W. Miley
Moderator
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Historic Districts Commission
Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman 1977
*(Selectmen)
1978 S. Lawrence Whipple 1979
1978 *(Arts & Crafts)
1977 Georgia H. Williams 1980
1977 *(Library Trustees)
1979 Amy G. Samoylenko 1981
*(Historical Society)
Thomas J. Holzbog 1978
1977 *(Historical Society)
School Committee
Patricia A. Swanson, Chairman 1979
George P. Wadsworth
Robert I. Rotberg
Otis S. Brown, Jr.
Frank I. Michelman
1977
1977
1978
1979
Planning Board
Paul J. MacKenzie, Chairman 1979
Albert P. Zabin, Vice Chair-
man 1980
Eric T. Clarke 1978
Stanley A. Brown 1977
Manfred P. Friedman 1981
Lexington Housing Authority
Joseph 0. Rooney, Chairman 1977
William A. Melbye, (State) 1977
G. Richard Beamon 1979
William Spencer Sullivan 1980
Mary E. Shunney 1981
SELECTMEN APPOINTED
Board of Appeals
George P. Wadsworth, Chairman 1979
*Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman
to 9/15/76 1977
Ruth Morey, Vice Chairman 1981
Woodruff M. Brodhead 1978
Irving H. Mabee 1980
* *Thomas G. Taylor 1977
Board of Appeals
(Associate Members)
Haskell W. Reed
Robert Cataldo
Robert M. Gary
*Thomas G. Taylor
Natalie H. Riffin
Clarence D. Turner
*Resigned
* *Succeeded Donald E. Nickerson
Town Celebrations Committee
Raymond B. Barnes, Chairman
Leo Gaughan, Vice Chairman
Eleanor B. Litchfield
William P. Brenchick, Jr.
William P. Fitzgerald
Ruth M. Mitchell
Raymond J. Flynn
Edward W. Turner
Inez B. Hazel
1977
1977
1977
1977
1977
1977
1977
1979
1978
1979
1977
1978
1977
1978
1979
75
Historic Districts Commission
(Associate Members)
Ruth B. Adams
*(Arts & Crafts)
Oliver F. Hooper
*(Arts & Crafts)
Sarah P. Harkness
*(Library Trustees)
John R. Packard
*(Historical Society)
*Nominating Organization
1979
1978
1978
1979
Gammell Legacy Income Trustee
James E. Collins 1977
Bridge Charitable Fund
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
Trustees of Public Trusts
George P. Morey, Chairman
Gaynor K. Rutherford
William R. McEwen
1979
1978
1977
1982
1978
1980
SELECTMEN'S SUB - COMMITTEES
Bicentennial Committee
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Chairman
Stephen Politi, Vice Chairman
George F. Rowe, Jr., Treasurer
Rebecca G. Nussdorfer, Secretary
Richard A. Michelson
Miriam W. Butts
Roland B. Greeley
Anthony L. Mancini
Raymond B. Barnes
Rudolph J. Fobert
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Matthew Powers, Youth Representa-
tive
Allan F. Kenney, ex- officio
Advisory Committee on Cable Televi-
sion
William R. Page, Chairman
Howard Cravis
John E. Ward
Allen Lee Whitman
Martha Wood
Sandra Small
Peter Shapiro
Town Officers and Committees
Drug Advisory Committee
Margery M. Battin, Chairman
Sumner E. Perlman
Dr. Jack H. Monderer
Jack Sarmanian
Dr. Frederick L. Mazer
Charles L. McManus, Youth
Counselor
Personnel Advisory Board
John B. Butler, Chairman
Nicholas A. LaFauci
James Crain
Joanne Small
*W. Neil Chapman
*Resigned
Street and Sidewalk Design
Advisory Committe
Paul J. Nicholson, Chairman
Herbert W. Eisenberg
Malcolm E. Graf
Police Manual Policy Committee
1977 Robert B. Kent, Chairman
1977 Alexander J. Cella
1977 Hugh M. Chapin
1977 James F. Corr
1977 William C. Hays
Leroy Keith
1977 Irving H. Mabee
1977
1979
1978
1977
1979
1978
1977
1979
Transportation Advisory Committee
Joyce Hals, Chairman
Elaine Dratch, Vice Chairman
Frayda Cooper
John F. Lahiff
William J. O'Neil
Thelma Marin
Paul S. Rempfer
Traffic Safety Committee
John J. McSweeney, Chairman
James F. Corr
Kenneth G. Briggs
Peter Chalpin
Catherine Menand
John Blackwell
*Herbert L. Bogen
James J. Lima, Jr., ex- officio
*Resigned
Town Report Committee
Hal Singley, Chairman
Edith Cheever
Rev. Harold T. Handley
Richard W. Hoover
John E. Taylor
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Emeritus
S. Lawrence Whipple,
Consultant
1977
1977
1977
1977
1977
1977
Appointment Criteria Committee
Dan H. Fenn, Jr., Chairman
Guy W. Doran
John T. Harvell
Judith B. Marshall
Frank H. Totman
Margot Tutun
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
76
Town Manager Selection Committee
James F. Crain, Chairman
*W. Neil Chapman
Elizabeth Clarke
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Homer J. Hagedorn
Ruth Mitchell
Natalie H. Riffin
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr.
John B. Butler, ex- officio
*Resigned
Sanitary Landfill Committee
Frank Sandy, Chairman
Paul J. MacKenzie
William J. Martin
Susan S. Solomon
Youth Advisory Commission
Nancy Abelmann, Chairman
Ellen Boyle
Mary W. Miley
Mary Fran Anderson
Winston E. Flynn
Millie A. Stevens
Margaret Cole
Stephen Politi
Robert R. Gower
Laura Gallant
Patti Lynah
Peter Miller
Jeffrey Spencer
Martha Eddison
Heather Levi
Patrick Abegg
John J. Shine, Jr., ex- officio
Daniel F. Hoag, ex- officio
Lexington Growth and Development
Policy Committee
Eric T. Clarke, Chairman
Fred C. Bailey
Angela E. Frick
Mary E. Shunney
James W. Lambie
Kenneth G. Briggs
Daniel P. Buse
Robert W. Connelly
Guy W. Doran
Susan C. Hodgkins
Donald D. Wilson
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt
Robert E. Reynolds
Frank Sandy
George P. Wadsworth
Town Officers and Committees
Regional Refuse Study Committee
James Reilly, Chairman
Peter Cambourelis
Joyce Hals
Iris Wheaton
Joan Crothers
Warren Empy, ex- officio
Community Relations Committee
Howard M. Kassler, Chairman to June
David W. Wilson, Chairman
Patricia A. Swanson
Dr. Bernard Harleston
Rabbi Cary D. Yales
Sheila M. Busa
James F. Corr
Anne R. Scigliano
Sandra J. Shaw
Christopher Anderson
Marcy Kritsick
David Cooper
Lexington Commission on Suburban
Responsibility
Stanley A. Brown, Chairman
Margery M. Battin
John Campbell
Cornelius Cronin
Janet Kassler
Spencer Levan
Leona Martin
James Mead
Mary W. Miley
Dawn Pars
Robert Rotberg
Edward A. Silva
William T. Spencer
William S. Sullivan
Bernice Weiss
Albert P. Zabin
G. Richard Beamon (Alternate)
SELECTMEN - APPOINTED OFFICERS
Town Manager
Walter C. O'Connell, to 9/15/76
Richard M. Perry, Acting, to 12/31/76
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., beginning
1/1/77
Town Counsel
Norman P. Cohen
Palmer & Dodge
Comptroller
Richard M. Perry
Executive Clerk
Eleanor M. McCurdy
1978
1977
Fence Viewers
Rev. Harold T. Handley 1977
Louis A. Zehner 1977
Registrars of Voters
Reed Kingston Taylor, Chair-
man
George Williams
Theldon E. Phinney
MODERATOR - APPOINTED
Appropriation Committee
Edward E. Furash, Chairman
Donald B. White, Vice- Chair-
man- Schools
Harry A. Hall, III, Vice -
Chairman -Gen. Govt.
J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr.,
Secretary
Martin A. Gilman
Patricia K. Hagedorn
Howard L. Levingston
John R. Campbell
Maxine L. Kutchin
Richard M. Perry, ex- officio
1978
1979
1977
1978
1977
1978
1979
1977
1977
1979
1979
1978
Capital Expenditures Committee
George S. Silverman, Chairman
William J. Dailey, Jr.
Frank L. Shunney
Nyles Nathan Barnert
Jane P. Buckley
1977
1977
1978
1978
1979
Committee on Lectures under wills
of Eliza Cary Farnham & Susanna
E. Cary -
Authorized November 25, 1963
Levi G. Burnell 1977
Charles H. Cole, II 1977
Esther S. Arlan 1977
Regional Refuse Disposal Planning
Committee -
Authorized March 20, 1967
*William R. Whalon, Chairman
Peter J. Cambourelis
James P. Reilley
*Resigned
TOWN MANAGER - APPOINTED, WITH
SELECTMEN'S APPROVAL
Board of Health
Dr. William L. Cosgrove,
Chairman
*Dr. Charles E. Ellicott
James W. Lambie
* *Dr. Michael S. Erdos
*Resigned Sept. '76
* *Succeeded Charles E. Ellicott
77
1978
1979
1977
1979
Town Officers and Committees
Conservation Commission
Authorized November 25, 1963
Amended June 14, 1971
Angela E. Frick, Chairman 1978
David G. Williams, Vice
Chairman 1978
Francis W. K. Smith 1977
Susan S. Solomon 1977
Shirley H. Stolz 1978
* *Paul V. Riffin 1979
* *Francis X. Fields 1979
*Manfred P. Friedman
*John J. McWeeney
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
W. Clifford Prentiss,
Conservation Administrator
*Resigned
* *Succeeded
Recreation Committee
Authorized November 1, 1956
Daniel P. Busa, Chairman
*Vincent E. Hayes
James Dhimos
Judith Uhrig
Alice Hinkle
Paul E. Mazerall, ex- officio
Benedict E. Bertini, Director
*Resigned
Council on Aging
Jane M. Stumpp, Chairman
Ann Paranya
Merion M. Ritter
Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin
Joseph 0. Rooney
Anna G. Jackson
Dorothy B. Williams
Historical Commission
Anne A. Grady, Chairman
Elizabeth W. Reinhardt,
Chairman to 9/8/76
Donna M. Brown
Sara B. Chase
Richard S. Morehouse
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTED
Board of Assessors
Willard P. Grush, Chairman
William L. Potter
John J. McWeeney
Permanent Building Committee
William Scouler, Chairman
Irving H. Mabee
Mary Louise Touart
Herbert P. Grossimon
James J. Scanlon
Reinhold Abele, for Cary
Memorial Library
1978
1977
1977
1979
1979
1978
1978
1978
1979
1977
1977
1979
1978
1977
1977
1979
1979
1978
1978
1979
1978
1978
1978
1977
1979
Shirley Stolz, for Cary
Memorial Library
James Dhimos, for Pool Study
Miles Strodel, for Pool Study
Westview Cemetery Development
Committee
Louis A. Zehner, Chairman
Mildred B. Marek
William J. Manning
Gail W. Smith
Weiant Wathen -Dunn
Jeffrey A. Shaw, ex- officio
Administrative Assistant
(Budget & Expense Control)
Phyllis A. Smith
Administrative Assistant
(Projects and General Administration
Jeffrey A. Shaw
Personnel Administrator
Charles A. Cook
Town Clerk
Mary R. McDonough
Town Treasurer
Louis A. Zenner
Tax Collector
Doris E. Barclay
*Planning Director
Kenneth G. Briggs
Health Director
George A. Smith
Director of Public Works /Engineering
John J. McSweeney
Town Engineer
* *James Chase
78
Assistant Town Engineer
William J. Martin
DPW Manager - Planning &
Administration
Emanuele Coscia, Jr.
DPW Manager of Operations
Warren A. Empey
Chief of Police
James F. Corr
Chief Fire Engineer
Joseph P. Marshall
Animal Control Officer
Barry W. Littleton
Town Officers and Committees
Tree Warden
Paul E. Mazerall
Building Commissioner
Donald K. Irwin
Inspector of Buildings -
Gas Inspector
Thomas W. Kelley
Plumbing Inspector
John B. Byrne, Jr.
Wire Inspector
William Corcoran
Sealer of Weights & Measurers
Richard E. Lupo
Director of Veterans Services
Donald Glennon
Veterans Graves Officer
Donald Glennon
Veterans' Agent
Greta Glennon
Field Drivers
James F. Corr
Carl A. Carlson
Forest Warden
William F. Fitzgerald
Lockup Keeper
James F. Corr
Constables
John J. Shine
Guy D. Busa
Liaison Officer for Elderly
Greta Glennon
*With the approval of the Planning
Board
* *Resigned
79
MEMBERSHIP DETERMINED BY STATE LAWS
BOARD OF RETIREMENT
Walter F. Spellman, whose term ex-
pires in 1978, was elected by the
active members of the Lexington Re-
tirement System; Mr. Richard M.
Perry, Comptroller, serves as
Secreatary and as an ex- officio
member. These two elected the
third member, George P. Morey,
whose term expires in 1977.
Index
PART I CONTAINS PAGES 1 -80; PART II CONTAINS PAGES 81 -184
Aging, Council on, 55
Animal Control Officer, 25, 119
Annual Town Meeting, 92
Appeals, Board of, 44, 178
Appropriation Committee, 62
Assessors, Board of, 65, 156
Battle Green Guides, 39
Bicentennial Commission, 9
Cable Television, Advisory Committee on, 51
Capital Expenditures Committee, 66
Cary Lecture Committee, 36
Cary Memorial Library, 35, 127
Community Relations Committee, 58
Comptroller:
Appropriation Account, 143
Balance Sheet, 6/30/76, 136
Narrative Report, 64
Schedule of Expenses, 150
Schedule of Receipts, 148
Town Debt and Interest, 63, 142
Conservation Commission, 45, 134
Drug Advisory Committee, 57
Election Results:
Annual Town Election, 3/1/76, 82
General Election, 11/2/76, 90
Presidential Primary, 3/2/76, 84
State Primary, 9/14/76, 87
Fence Viewers, 50
Fire Department, 19, 116
Handbook, 69
Health, Board of, 23, 118
Historic Districts Commission, 48
Historical Commission, 49
Housing Authority, Lexington, 54
Index, 80
Inspection Department, 22, 117
80
July List, 182
Minuteman Regional Vo -Tech, 34, 125
Permanent Building Committee, 50
Personnel Advisory Committee, 68
Personnel Department, 66
Planning Board, 42
Police Department, 20, 111
Police Manual Policy Committee, 58
Public Trusts, Trustees of, 67, 161
Public Works /Engineering, Department of,
16, 105
Recreation Committee, 37, 129
Registration Board of, 160
Retirement Board, 68, 167
School Committee, 28, 120
School Superintendent, 30
Selectmen, Board of, 6
Senior Citizens Club, 55
Street and Sidewalk Design, Advisory
Committee on, 43
Suburban Responsibility, Commission on, 59
Talent Bank Questionaire, 71
Taxes, Collector of, 64
Town Celebrations Committee, 10
Town Clerk, 67, 159
Town Counsel, 169
Town Debt and Interest, 63, 142
Town Manager, 8
Town Meeting Members, 73
Town Officers and Committees, 75
Town Report Committee, 39
Treasurer, 63, 135
Veterans Services Director, 59
Westview Cemetery Development Committee, 18
White Hat Award, 11
Year In Headlines - 1976, 12
Youth Advisory Commission, 58
Contents—Part II
GENERAL INTEREST
Annual Town Election, March 1, 1976 82
Presidential Primary, March 2, 1976 84
State Primary, September 14, 1976 87
General Election, November 2, 1976 90
Annual Town Meeting - Index 92
Annual Town fleeting, March 22, 1976 93
Adjourned Town Meeting, March 24, 1976 99
Adjourned Town Meeting, March 29, 197G _ 96
Adjourned Town Meeting, Narch 31, 1976' 98
Adjourned Town Meeting, April 5,1976 100
Adjourned Town Meeting, April 7, 1976 101
Adjourned Town- Meeting, Apr .l 12, 1976 102
Adjourned Town Meeting, Apra] 26, 1976 103
Adjourned TownMeeting, Tay 3, 1976 104
COMMUNITY 'SERVICES
Public Works /Engineering
Police Department
Fire Department.
Inspection Department"
Board of Health
Animal Control. Officer
CITIZEN SERVICES
School Committee
Minuteman Regional Vo -Tech
Cary Memorial Library
Recreation Committee
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCER
Conservation Commission
FINANCIAL AND CLERICAL
Treasurer
Balance Sheet, June 30, 1
Town Debt and Interest
Appropriation Accounts
Schedule of Receipts
Schedule of Expenses
Board of Assessors
Town Clerk
Board of Regist on
Trustees of Public Trusts
Retirement Board
LEG
11.8
9
129
135
136
;. 50
159
160
161
167
Town Counsel 119
Board of Appeals 178
Jury List 192
Annual Zbwn Election, March 1,1976
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/10/76)
Republicans
Democrats
American
Independents
Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
18,525 2,018 2,085 1,797 2,296 2,097 2,071 2,107 1,906 2,148
4,085 371 389 308 581 381 615 505 473 462
7,502 915 999 737 882 861 775 836 710 787
3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
6,935 732 695 752 833 855 680 766 723 899
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 8,172 873 936 779 973 838 1,061 1,030 858 824
44% of the eligible 18,525 registered voters
processed (including 2 servicemen); 190 were
SELECTMEN
W. Neil Chapman
Mary W. Miley
Blanks
cast their vote. In absentee voting; 241 applications were
returned of which 7 were invalid.
8,172 873 936 779 973 838 1,061 1,030
3,695 429 358 324 479 356 558 392
4,104 405 517 406 445 449 468 602
373 39 61 49 49 33 35 36
Mary W. Miley was elected for a three year term ending in March 1979.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Patricia A. Swanson
Gerald L. Abegg
Frank I. Michelman
Blanks
Patricia A. Swanson and
PLANNING BOARD
Samayla D. Deutch
Manfred P. Friedman
Blanks
858
395
432
31
824
404
38o
4o
16,344 1,746 1,872 1,558 1,946 1 676 2,122 2,060 1,716 1,648
4,355 571 443 400 477 408 546 520 495 495
4,061 27o 481 392 569 44o 545 578 398 388
4,510 417 580 447 524 490 612 583 451 406
3,418 488 368 319 376 338 419 379 372 359
Frank I Michelman were elected, each for a three year term ending in March 1979.
Manfred P. Friedman was
MODERATOR
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Blanks
8,172
2,792
4,322
1,058
873 936 779
330 315 269
424 494 406
119 127 104
973 838 1,061 1,030
361 274 364 298
518 456 567 607
94 108 130 125
elected for a five year term ending in March 1981.
8,172 873 936 779 973 838 1,061 1,030
6,182 651 671 561 750 636 822 765
1,990 222 265 218 223 202 239 265
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected for a one year term ending in March 1977.
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mary 'E. Shunney
Blanks
8,172 873 936 779 973 838 1,061 1,030
5,140 555 561 464 626 54o 680 623
3,032 318 375 315 347 298 381 407
Mary E. Shunney was elected for a term of five years ending in March 1981.
82
858 824
305 276
430 420
123 128
858
679
179
858
569
289
824
647
177
824
522
302
Annual Town Election, March 1, 1976
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT ONE
*James E. Barry 478
** *Frieda Bisberg 391
*William A. Busa 426
Richard S. Glantz 352
*Homer J. Hagedorn 441
*William E. Maloney, Jr. 430
*Haskell W. Reed 410
*Barry E. Sampson 455
** *William R. Cataldo 390
Dennis F. Solomos 241
*Judith L. Zabin 420
Blanks 3,423
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT FOUR
*Nylaa Nathan Barnert 499
Donna M. Brown 336
*Otis S. Brown, Jr. 526
*William J. Dailey, Jr. 496
Samayla D. Deutch 372
*Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 535
*Joseph O. Rooney 494
*Gerald L. Abegg 562
*Katherine G. Fricker 455
Paul J. Nicholson 380
Richard F. Perry 307
* * *Ilal Singley 414
Blanks 2,408
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT SEVEN
*Richard E. Bayles 530
*Robert E. Bond 562
*Manfred P. Friedman 582
* *Clarice B. Gordon 472
*Iris G. Wheaton 565
*Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. 476
*Leo J. Grace 613
James H. Graham 265
Patricia H. Kaczmarczyk 410
Richard L. Sullivan 446
*John E. Taylor 579
Blanks 2,740
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT TWO
* ** *Rena W. Abelmann 460
*Elizabeth H. Clarke 551
*Eric T. Clarke 534
*Michael J. O'Sullivan 503
Joachim R. Sinek 360
* ** *Patricia A. Swanson 460
*Alan B. Wilson 549
*Donald D. Wilson 541
*Wiltrud R. Mott -Smith 543
James Padian 306
Blanks 2,681
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT FIVE
*Guy W. Doran 520
*Edward R. DuBois 365
*Donald M. Graham 480
*Edward W. Jervis, Jr. 370
*Robert J. Mammola 314
*Ephraim Weiss 483
*Nancy A. Bender 446
Thomas L. Preziosi 168
Edward D. Tocio 285
Blanks 2,435
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT EIGHT
*Richard H. Battin 455
*Anthony L. Mancini 492
*Paul A. Plasse 444
*Albert S. Richardson, Jr. 427
*Frank L. Shunney 446
Mary E. Shunney 421
*Robert J. Burbidge 501
*Gordon R. Osgood 429
Joan P. Turner 1
Blanks 2,390
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT
*Robert A. Bowyer
*Guy D. Busa
John P. Carroll
*Jacqueline B. Davison
*Elizabeth M. Flynn
*Lilah H. Groisser
* *Robert H. Kingston
*Richard W. Souza
Janet A. Gaudet
*Jeanne K. Krieger
Blanks
THREE
390
363
325
452
366
377
360
403
313
378
2,505
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT SIX
*John F. Downey, Jr. 491
*John T. Harvell 585
*Howard L. Levingston 535
*Edith Sandy 591
*Frank Sandy 587
Martha Hauptman 435
*Allan F. Kenney 585
*Sam V. Nablo 474
George L. Rowe, Jr. 456
Susan S. Solomon 441
Blanks 2,247
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT . NINE
*Jane P. Buckley 459
*Diane Lund 380
*Eric Lund 386
*Paul E. Mazerall 449
*Stephen Michael Politi 544
*James J. Scanlon 371
*James J. Buckley, Jr. 393
John F. Lahiff 293
Clifford B. Porter 332
William Spencer Sullivan 264
Blanks 3,545
*Elected for three years. * *Elected for two years. ** *Elected for one year.
* ** *Tie for seventh place. Special election March 22, 1976 to determine the winner of the one and three
year terms.
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Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 3 Pr. 9
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/3/76) 18,462 2,014 2,083 1,787 2,287 2,085 2,064 2,103 1,902 2,137
Republicans 4,079 370 388 308. 581 380 614 504 473 461
Democrats 7,486 915 998 735 878 857 774 836 709 784
American 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Independents 6,894 729 695 744 828 848 675 763 720 892
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 8,291 889 963 748 960 918 1,040 961 870 942
Republicans 2,194 209 177 164 280 199 359 265 265 276
Democrats 6,094 680 784 584 680 719 680 696 605 666
American 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
44.9% of the 18,462 registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting, 57 Republican and 205 Democrat
ballots were processed of which 50 and 158, respectively, were returned. Seven ballots were rejected as
invalid.
REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 2,194 209 177 164 280 199 359 265 265 276
Ronald W. Reagan 640 74 44 46 66 65 101 86 78 80
Gerald R. Ford 1,385 121 116 106 195 122 240 134 174 177
No Preference 124 8 14 6 15 7 11 40 11 12
Ellen McCormack 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Robert Mathias 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Morris Udall 8 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 2
Henry Jackson 6 1 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0
Elliot Richardson 7 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 0
Nelson Rockafeller 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Betty Ford 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milton Shapp 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
William Buckley 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 17 3 1 0 1 1 3 2 2 4
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 4TH MIDDLESEX 749 209 177 164 199
William A. Barnstead 256 75 65 52 64
Werner A. Carlson 275 75 71 48 81
Blanks 218 59 41 64 54
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 4TH MIDDLESEX 749 209 177 164 199
Marion E. Hunt 491 137 131 90 133
Ann R. Blackham 73 24 9 17 23
Blanks 185 48 37 57 43
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 5TH MIDDLESEX 1,445 280 359 265 265 276
Lawrence Braverman 130 20 36 25 25 24
Peter Dulchinos 45 7 13 8 7 10
William H. Levison 722 137 176 123 129 157
David J. McLachlan 143 28 38 33 23 21
Blanks 405 88 96 76 81 64
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 5TH MIDDLESEX 1,445 280 359 265 265 276
Clara F. Tubby 383 86 110 69 61 57
Paula K. Lewellen 550 87 125 106 102 130
Blanks 512 107 124 90 102 89
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE 76,790 7,315 6,195 5,740 9,800 6,965 12,565 9,275 9,275 9,66o
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 1,706 157 149 118 215 160 285 205 205 212
Donald B. White 1,107 102 93 70 127 104 214 136 135 126
Reed Kingston Taylor 826 89 67 48 109 93 126 106 91 97
Elizabeth L. Furash 874 91 76 57 126 85 133 101 95 110
Jacqueline S. Bowersock 790 78 62 53 114 75 127 92 88 101
Eleanor B. Litchfield 1,076 106 91 54 142 104 178 143 127 131
Luanna E. Devenis 678 86 56 40 84 72 102 78 79 81
William H. Levison 765 68 58 45 107 67 122 98 85 115
Marilyn M. Dwight 794 85 65 49 87 94 133 91 95 95
Joachim R. Sinek 670 64 90 40 87 67 101 78 64 79
84
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REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE - Cont'd. Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
Marjorie T. Balsor 754 79 121 76 120 93 73 —�
Marion E. Hunt 1,091 107 107 76 137 111 174 133 124 122
Susan S. Slade 733 85 66 47 93 74 112 84 85 87
J.S. Nason Whitney 876 78 75 50 106 84 178 110 98 97
Allan F. Kenney 1,331 112 109 80 184 127 239 170 158 152
Clifford B. Porter 804 75 65 53 96 75 124 85 99 132
William B. Simmons 800 75 65 53 96 90 146 99 84 92
Howard A. Patterson 980 95 77 61 122 85 171 144 114 111
Nancy P. Kenney 839 90 72 59 121 82 129 86 94 106
Fred C. Bailey 1,280 112 108 80 178 119 226 159 147 151
Ruth J. Sharpe 715 81 67 48 86 68 116 82 80 87
Arthur E. Burrell 980 96 81 59 124 105 16o 126 114 115
Temple E. Scanlon 980 90 74 58 124 89 181 130 129 105
Frank T. Samuel 842 80 65 58 108 86 159 89 99 98
Alice W. Stoodley 695 81 59 37 84 70 112 92 80 80
J. Richard Cone 655 71 53 50 87 61 95 72 85 81
Elizabeth M. Flynn 745 82 69 68 95 75 107 75 83 91
Martin A. Gilman 818 75 65 54 122 80 134 99 92 97
Stanley A. Casazza 639 74 51 45 78 65 92 78 78 78
Neil Gray 851 86 73 58 105 85 145 107 96 96
Marilyn L. Hall 808 86 63 50 100 77 132 101 104 95
David A. Wilson 841 87 80 50 116 87 132 95 90 104
Camille B. Skov 623 64 54 34 73 59 120 78 70 71
Joseph C. Steinkrauss 578 65 68 41 74 55 89 60 57 69
Ruth M. Mitchell 894 109 76 51 95 91 146 106 104 116
Blanks 46,352 4,254 3,581 3,805 5,877 3,968 7,505 5,594 5,774 5,994
DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 6,094 680 784 584 680 719 680 696 605 666
Robert L. Kelleher 6 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2
George C. Wallace 323 55 23 31 18 44 23 42 38 49
Ellen McCormack 141 21 36 10 18 12 7 20 5 12
Terry Sanford 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Lloyd Bentsen 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Fred R. Harris 420 48 41 41 52 49 42 56 51 40
Milton J. Shapp 302 29 62 18 49 32 30 20 29 33
Birch Bayh 298 38 35 41 32 48 27 33 21 23
Jimmy Carter 524 78 55 44 60 49 46 67 55 70
R. Sargent Shriver 213 25 33 32 19 28 16 12 20 28
Henry M. Jackson 1,103 151 119 93 88 178 126 105 100 143
Morris K. Udall 2,628 223 372 255 325 265 349 334 263 242
No Preference 42 3 3 8 7 8 2 1 5 5
Hubert Humphrey 29 0 4 5 5 1 5 1 3 5
Frank Church 7 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 2
Edward Kennedy 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0
Edmund Muskie 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Stanley Arnold 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Blanks 48 9 0 4 4 2 3 3 14 9
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 4TH MIDDLESEX 2,767 68o 784 584 719
John J. Bilafer 573 144 140 112 177
Brian F. Dacey 779 207 304 130 138
Blanks 1,415 329 340 342 404
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 4TH MIDDLESEX 2,767 680 784 584 719
Claire Buckley Dwyer 1,049 259 287 214 289
Blanks 1,718 421 497 370 430
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 5TH MIDDLESEX 3,327 680 680 696 605 666
John F. Cogan, Jr. 1,458 300 279 294 283 302
Blanks 1,869 380 401 402 322 364
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 5TH MIDDLESEX 3,327 680 680 696 605 666
Jean E. Rubenstein 1,424 291 318 326 240 249
Blanks 1,903 389 362 370 365 417
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Presidential Primary, March 2, 1976
Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE 213,290 23,800 27,440 20,440 23,800 25,165 23,800 -4-7617) 21,175 23,310
Gerald L. Abegg 2,752 237 376 264 358 315 335 317 275 275
Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. 1,475 168 176 124 154 168 167 164 146 208
Susan S. Beck 1,778 202 206 135 203 212 289 200 166 165
Arthur J. Brock 1,353 169 215 109 151 155 148 138 132 136
Eileen S. Carpenter 1,440 170 172 121 164 172 164 174 154 149
Eric T. Clarke 2,159 223 390 197 262 229 247 215 203 193
John F. Cogan, Jr. 1,559 166 181 123 172 170 185 195 161 206
Mary T. Cogan 1,529 168 186 119 162 181 177 180 165 191
Marion T. Coletta 1,868 207 232 157 224 214 216 225 198 195
Norman N. Connolly 1,617 210 274 131 167 184 157 165 162 167
Jacqueline B. Davison 2,367 242 310 276 273 283 280 257 213 233
Mimi B. Dohan 1,651 165 185 121 167 204 271 228 165 145
Nancy F. Earsy 1,751 176 201 143 233 203 211 226 181 177
Emily W. Frankovich 1,863 175 243 151 219 207 232 300 171 165
John L. Grant 1,344 170 175 112 137 165 148 142 147 148
Elizabeth A. Keddy 1,463 195 269 114 139 157 165 156 134 134
Mary W. Miley 2,943 307 405 259 311 341 342 395 303 280
Richard I. Miller 1,428 150 167 123 154 170 167 170 151 176
Wiltrud R. Mott -Smith 1,783 184 379 166 193 189 193 173 141 165
Alice M. Pierce 1,510 179 172 136 154 170 178 228 141 152
Frank M. Polestra 1,279 181 148 115 138 169 141 135 121 131
Daniel E. Power 1,809 195 216 158 195 204 214 198 201 228
David Reiner 1,533 165 170 120 156 173 197 273 132 147
Marie E. Roberts 1,444 153 173 189 174 165 143 161 136 150
Jean E. Rubenstein 1,731 169 208 121 204 216 222 257 161 173
George S. Silverman 1,605 182 187 126 180 224 194 165 142 205
William T. Spencer 1,680 177 195 134 192 202 277 188 149 166
Enid M. Starr 1,324 142 154 101 160 174 164 146 146 137
Roger G. Trudeau 1,561 161 179 122 160 169 194 264 156 156
Joan Pearson Turner 1,323 151 174 109 148 155 146 151 153 136
Robert B. Kent, Jr. 1,742 162 201 155 231 209 242 196 175 171
Weiant Wathen -Dunn 1,781 220 229 149 205 257 208 181 157 175
Edith Sandy 1,888 198 208 136 201 240 332 240 170 163
Sue Beth Mazer 1,577 176 214 117 166 189 192 223 143 157
Susan C. Hodgkins 1,498 167 169 132 203 164 183 171 151 158
Blanks 153,882 17,338 19,701 15,375 17,090 18,166 16,479 17,163 15,373 17,197
AMERICAN PARTY BALLOT
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
No Preference 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Meldrim Thomson, Jr. 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
George Wallace 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 4TH MIDDLESEX 2 0 2 0 0
John J. Walsh 0 0 0 0 0
Parker Weaver 1 0 1 0 0
Blanks 1 0 1 0 0
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 4TH MIDDLESEX 2 0 2 0 0
Margaret J. Walsh 0 0 0 0 0
Mary L. Olson 1 0 1 0 0
Blanks 1 0 1 0 0
STATE COMMITTEE (MAN) - 5TH MIDDLESEX 1 0 1 0 0 0
William R. Nimee 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 1 0 1 0 0 0
STATE COMMITTEE (WOMAN) 5TH MIDDLESEX 1 0 1 0 0 0
Blanks 1 0 1 0 0 0
AMERICAN TOWN COMMITTEE 30 0 20 0 0 0 10 0 0 0
Richard M. Stone 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
David A. Weaver 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Parker Weaver 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Blanks 27 0 20 0 0 0 7 0 0 0
86
State Primary, September 14, 1976
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (8/17/76) 18,515 2,025 2,101 1,790 2,290 2,082 2,090 2,098 1,891 2,148
Republicans 4,108 378 374 328 572 385 631 493 484 463
Democrats 8,285 974 1,105 824 969 984 831 919 799 880
American )4 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Independents 6,118 673 620 638 749 712 627 686 6o8 805
TOTAL VOTES CAST 3,990 508 56o 458 421 450 425 418 351 399
Republicans 612 63 49 61 86 59 88 66 81 59
Democrats 3,376 445 511 397 335 391 335 352 270 340
American 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS 612 63 49 61 86 59 88 66 81 59
Michael S. Robertson 508 54 39 52 69 50 75 53 67 49
Blanks 104 9 10 9 17 9 13 13 14 10
CONGRESSMAN - 5TH DISTRICT 612 63 49 61 86 59 88 66 81 59
Roger P. Durkin 534 58 43 51 73 51 76 57 72 53
Blanks 78 5 6 10 13 8 12 9 9 6
COUNCILLOR - 6TH DISTRICT
Blanks
232 63 49 61
232 63 49 61
COUNCILLOR - 3RD DISTRICT 380
Blanks 380
SENATOR - 4TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
Blanks
59
59
86 88 66 81 59
86 88 66 81 59
232 63 49 61 59
232 63 49 61 59
SENATOR - 5TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 380 86 88 66 81 59
Ronald C. MacKenzie 269 62 60 45 55 47
John J. Leary 1 0 0 0 1 0
Blanks 110 24 28 21 25 12
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35TP MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Planks
4o6 63 49 61 86 59 88
373 62 45 52 80 54 80
33 1 4 9 6 5 8
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
37TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 147 66 81
Robert W. Rimbach 1 1 0
Blanks 146 65 81
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
38TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 59 59
Edward M. Dickson 50 50
Blanks 9
9
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 612 63 49 61 86 59 88 66 81 59
Joan R. Needleman 484 46 39 46 65 45 69 53 71 50
Blanks 128 17 10 15 21 14 19 13 10 9
87
State Primary, September 14, 1976
Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN 612 63 9 61 86 59 88 66 81 59
Lester W. Bowen 13 0 1 0 4 3 4 0 0 1
William R. Bowen 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Blanks 598 63 48 61 82 59 83 66 81 58
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 1,224 126 98 122 172 118 176 132 162 118
Carl J. Cincotta 499 53 40 53 66 47 74 50 68 48
Lester W. Bowen 5 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2
Blanks 720 73 58 67 105 71 102 82 94 68
DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS 3,376 445 511 397 335 391 335 352 270 340
Edward M. Kennedy 2,776 338 429 332 282 312 294 289 230 270
Robert Emmet Dinsmore 369 61 59 37 37 43 21 42 27 42
Frederick C. Langone 141 35 9 19 9 21 11 13 9 15
Bernard P. Shannon 36 6 4 5 2 4 3 6 2 4
Blanks 54 5 10 1+ 5 11 6 2 2 9
CONGRESSMAN - 5TH DISTRICT 3,376 445 511 397 335 391 335 352 270 340
Paul E. Tsongas 2,777 346 427 322 269 322 291 300 221 279
Blanks 599 99 84 75 66 69 44 52 49 61
COUNCILLOR - 6TH DISTRICT 1,744 445 511 397 391
Joseph A. Langone III 467 144 116 106 101
Thomas Francis Rossi 233 60 70 57 46
Frederick A. Sannella 96 35 22 12 27
Blanks 948 206 303 222 217
COUNCILLOR - 3RD DISTRICT 1,632 335 335 352 270 340
Herbert L. Connolly 659 131 133 133 119 143
Blanks 973 204 202 219 151 197
SENATOR - 4TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1,744 445 511 397 391
John W. Bullock 479 168 124 85 102
John P. Feeney 61 21 16 13 11
Samuel Rotondi 1,101 233 344 272 252
Blanks 103 23 27 27 26
SENATOR - 5TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1,632 335 335 352 270 340
John J. Leary 817 162 165 174 140 176
Blanks 815 173 170 178 130 164
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
Eleana F. Jewett
Blanks
2,414 445 511 397 335 391 335
1 1 0 0 0 0 0
2,413 444 511 397 335 391 335
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
37TH MIDDLSEX DISTRICT 622 352 270
Carol C. Amick 458 270 188
Blanks 164 82 82
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
38TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 340 340
Blanks 340 340
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 3,376 445 511 397 335 391 335 352 270 340
Edward J. Sullivan 1,655 257 258 186 159 189 147 147 141 171
Eleana F. Jewett 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 1,720 187 253 211 176 202 188 205 129 169
State Primary, September 14, 1976
Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN 3 376 445 511 327 335 391 335 352 270 340
John F. Zamparelli 1,-456 213 214 141 150 183 133 138 124 160
Blanks 1,920 232 297 256 185 208 202 214 146 180
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 6,752 890 1,022 794 670 782 670 704 540 680
Michael E. McLaughlin 942 160 132 102 90 129 63 93 78 95
S. Lester Ralph 1,625 198 254 175 170 181 196 166 130 155
Joyce Morrissey Beatty 453 46 51 54 51 47 55 62 41 46
Richard Robert Caples 309 31 49 43 37 38 40 32 17 22
Thomas F. Coughlin 1,111 167 152 138 88 126 101 98 96 145
Bernard J. Hennessy 376 42 56 42 33 27 58 59 18 41
Blanks 1,936 246 328 240 201 234 157 194 160 176
AMERICAN PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Robert V. Pace 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CONGRESSMAN - 5TH DISTRICT
Blanks
COUNCILLOR - 6TH DISTRICT
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Blanks
COUNCILLOR - 3RD DISTRICT
0 0 0 0 0
2 0 2 0 0 0
Blanks
SENATOR - 4TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
2 0 2 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Blanks
0 0 0 0 0
SENATOR - 5TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 2 0 2 0 0 0
Blanks 2 0 2 0 0 0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35TH MIDDLSEX DISTRICT 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Blanks 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
37TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
Blanks
0
0 0
0
0 0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
38TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 0 0
Blanks 0 0
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Blanks
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Blanks 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
Blanks 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
89
General Election, November 2, 1976
Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (10/5/76) 19,771 2,189 2,274 1,924 2,437 2,217 2,211 2,245 2,007 2,267
Republicans 4,203 392 380 327 592 402 649 505 486 470
Democrats 8,725 1,050 1,184 870 1,004 1,018 868 964 843 924
Independents 6,836 747 707 727 841 795 692 776 678 873
American 7 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 0
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
86.6% of the 19,771 registered voters cast their vote.
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT /VICE PRESIDENT 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Anderson /Shackelford 40 3 4 5 8 3 3 5 4 5
Camejo /Reid 58 6 10 6 7 8 5 7 3 6
Carter /Mondale 8,494 961 1,117 887 996 956 874 959 827 917
Ford /Dole 7,814 803 747 711 964 866 1,008 896 835 984
LaRouche, Jr. /Evans 17 1 8 2 0 0 0 1 3 2
McCarthy /Stouffer 486 53 56 49 72 51 44 46 59 56
Bubar /Dodge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Levin /Blomen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MacBride /Bergland 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Wright /Spock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
All others 13 0 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1
Blanks 206 26 17 20 31 28 18 24 21 21
SENATOR IN CONGRESS 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Edward M. Kennedy 10,864 1,230 1,348 1,134 1,311 1,239 1,121 1,200 1,074 1,207
Michael S. Robertson 5,442 534 538 468 662 569 728 654 602 687
Carol Henderson Evans 193 14 16 25 30 19 26 26 11 26
H. Graham Lowry 76 13 6 8 7 8 8 6 8 12
All others 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Blanks 555 64 53 47 72 78 70 53 58 60
CONGRESSMAN - 5TH DISTRICT 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Paul E. Tsongas 11,262 1,226 1,363 1,144 1,355 1,306 1,193 1,279 1,113 1,283
Roger E. Durkin 4,724 490 459 427 570 486 650 552 501 589
Blanks 1,145 139 139 111 157 122 110 108 139 120
COUNCILLOR - 3RD DISTRICT 9,719 2,082 1,953 9,939 1,753 1,992
Herbert L. Connolly 4,808 1,022 933 924 914 1,015
All others 1 0 0 0 1 0
Blanks 4,910 1,060 1,020 1,015. 838 977
COUNCILLOR - 6TH DISTRICT 7,412 1,855 1,961 1,682 1,914
Joseph A. Langone III 3,871 1,018 984 893 976
Blanks 3,541 837 977 789 938
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
4TH MIDDLESEX 7,412 1,855 1,961 1,682 1,914
Samuel Rotondi 4,199 1,087 1,103 961 1,048
Helen T. Metros 1,646 413 432 360 441 1
Blanks 1,567 355 426 361 425 �
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
5TH MIDDLESEX 2,719 2,082 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Ronald C. MacKenzie 4,255 876 944 818 768 849
John J. Leary 4,184 886 757 876 765 900
Blanks 1,280 320 252 245 220 243
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
35TH MIDDLESEX 11,447 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 8,082 1,335 1,302 1,144 1,478 1,368 1,455
All others 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Blanks 3,364 520 659 538 604 546 497
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Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
37TH MIDDLESEX 3,692 1,939 1,753
Carol C. Amick 2,471 1,333 1,138
All others 1 0 1
Blanks 1,220 606 614
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
38TH MIDDLESEX 1,992 1,992
Edward M. Dickson 1,136 1,136
Blanks 856 856
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Edward J. Sullivan 6,822 914 863 750 765 745 635 666 666 818
Joan R. Needleman 7,119 628 736 598 881 797 969 893 762 855
All others 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Blanks 3,188 312 362 334 436 372 349 380 324 319
REGISTER OF DEEDS -
MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
John F. Zamparelli 6,741 883 822 720 746 786 622 696 675 791
Lester W. Bowen 6,149 565 609 511 807 626 865 738 666 762
All others 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 4,240 406 530 451 529 502 466 505 412 439
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - MIDDLESEX COUNTY34,262 3,710 3,922 3,364 4,164 3,828 3,906 3,878 3,506 3,984
S. Lester Ralph 8,596 921 1,086 842 1,045 975 947 972 841 967
Carl J. Cincotta 6,530 636 647 595 835 678 850 794 698 797
Michael E. McLaughlin 5,286 656 594 510 617 618 510 566 548 667
Blanks 13,850 1,497 1,595 1,417 1,667 1,557 1,599 1,546 1,419 1,553
QUESTION NO. 1 - EQUAL RIGHTS
AMENDMENT 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 11,152 1,107 1,318 1,067 1,410 1,251 1,347 1,306 1,099 1,247
No 5,218 652 553 534 575 566 537 566 567 668
Blanks 761 96 90 81 97 97 69 67 87 77
QUESTION NO. 2 - GRADUATED INCOME
TAX RATES AMENDMENT 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 4,837 532 656 491 604 489 545 556 473 491
No 11,376 1,207 1,201 1,093 1,351 1,316 1,317 1,308 1,183 1,400
Blanks 918 116 104 98 127 109 91 75 97 101
QUESTION NO. 3 - ABSENTEE VOTING FOR
RELIGIOUS REASONS AMENDMENT 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 10,680 1,075 1,251 1,002 1,376 1,181 1,290 1,247 1,074 1,184
No 5,414 659 588 564 578 606 560 588 569 702
Blanks 1,037 121 122 116 128 127 103 104 110 106
QUESTION NO. 4 - ESTABLISH A
MASSACHUSETTS POWER AUTHORITY 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 2,972 294 399 320 397 317 301 335 278 331
No 12,568 1,392 1,396 1,216 1,506 1,428 1,501 1,469 1,128 1,532
Blanks 1,591 169 166 146 179 169 151 135 347 129
QUESTION NO. 5 - BANNING PRIVATE
HANDGUNS 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 8,239 781 1,032 807 1,053 938 997 979 792 860
No 8,025 946 822 791 915 872 867 872 881 1,059
Blanks 867 128 107 84 114 104 89 88 80 73
QUESTION NO. 6 - CONTROLS ON
BOTTLES AND CANS 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 4082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 11,270 1,105 1,333 1,037 1,449 1,228 1,353 1,358 1,147 1,260
No 4,965 639 5o6 547 523 575 510 502 518 645
Blanks 896 111 122 98 110 111 90 79 88 87
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Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9
QUESTION NO. 7 - UNIFORM ELECTRIC
RATES
Yes
No
Blanks
QUESTION NO. 8 - OIL REFINERY AND
DEEP WATER PORT
Yes
No
Blanks
17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1 753 1,992
4,825 498 651 491 554 548 514 564 -+92 513
11,230 1,228 1,202 1,074 1,382 1,221 1,320 1,271 1,157 1,375
1,076 129 108 117 146 145 119 104 104 104
17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
10,305 1,103 1,131 994 1,229 1,133 1,194 1,169 1,071 1,281
5,329 595 665 518 637 598 593 630 541 552
1,497 157 165 170 216 183 166 140 141 159
QUESTION NO. 9 - SUNDAY CLOSING LAW 17,131 1,855 1,961 1,682 2,082 1,914 1,953 1,939 1,753 1,992
Yes 8,734 927 1,034 882 1,013 980 916 1,022 883 1,077
No 7,470 805 817 701 944 820 946 823 777 837
Blanks 927 123 110 99 125 114 91 94 93 78
Annual lbwn Meeting
Index to lbwn Meeting Articles
General Govenment
By -Laws 71 -78
Committee Reports 2,3
Flag Pole 32
Property Revaluation 33
Appropriations
4- 41,44,63,65 -67- 70,72,73,105
Citizens Articles
Conflict of Interest
Filling vacancies
Info and Policy Committee
Leasing Cons. Land
Noise Pollution
Police Policy
Conservation
Purchases
Other
Land Acquisition Releases and
Abandonments
Gift and Easements
Library
Planning
Land acceptance
Re- imbursing Subdividers
Zoning Bylaws
Police
Personnel
Health Ins.
81
78
80
42
63
76,100 -104
44 -61
42,62,64
Abandonments
64,87,88
84,85,86
10
85,86
37
89 -99
76,100 -104
82
92
Public Works
Brooks
Cemetery
Curbing
Drain
Equipment
Private Ways
Sewers
Streets
Chapter 90
Other
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Traffic Control
Water Mains
11
29
16
17,31
24
83
20,21,22,23,31,84
26,27
65 -70
19
13
34 -36
18
Recreation 38,39,40,41,43,77
Schools
Dissolution of the Standing
School Building Comm.
Estabrook School Drain
Studies
Center Pool
Community Development
Drainage
Inflow Infiltration
Info. and Policy Comm.
Noise Pollution
79
31
39
30
28
25
20
63
Annual Tbwn Meeting, March 22,1976
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 by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:03 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 189 town meeting members present.
The invocation was offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley, Pastor Emeritus of the Church of Our
Redeemer.
Article 1. This is related to the annual town elections and is reported under "Elections"
on Page 3 of Part II.
Article 2. The chairmen of the appropriation, capital expenditures and Cary Lecture com-
mittees submitted reports which were accepted unanimously and placed on file as was also
the status report of the town manager covering open articles of the 1975 town meeting. In
subsequent sessions various other reports were submitted for which see index to town meet-
ing articles.
Article 3. CARY LECTURES: That a committee of three be appointed by the moderator to
have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for
the current year. CARRIED unanimously.
Article 4. APPROPRIATIONS: Action on this article occurred on March 22 and on May 3 and
the appropriated amounts, by departments, are detailed under "Appropriations." See table
of contents for page number.
Article 5. APPROPRIATIONS: Action on this article occurred on March 22 and on May 3 and
the appropriated amounts, by departments, are detailed under "Appropriations." See table
of contents for page number.
Article 6. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 7. UNPAID BILLS: That $11,990.17 be appropriated to pay 21 unpaid bills rendered
to the town for the prior year. VOTED.
Article 8. RESERVE FUND: That the sum of $150,000 be appropriated for the reserve fund
and to raise such amount $150,000.00 be transferred from the Reserve Fund - Overlay Sur-
plus. VOTED.
Article 9. STATE AUDIT: That the board of selectmen be authorized to petition the direc-
tor of accounts of the state for an audit for the current fiscal year. VOTED.
Article 10. CARY LIBRARY: That $11,957.25 received in 1976 as state aid to public li-
braries be appropriated for use by the trustees of Cary Memorial Library in improving and
extending library services in Lexington. VOTED.
Article 11. STREAM AND BROOK CLEANING: That the selectmen be authorized to clean and
maintain streams and brooks in the town, and to appropriate therefor the sum of
$15,000.00, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 12. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS: That $50,000.00 be appropriated for sewers and
sewerage systems to be used in conjunction with the sums previously appropriated and that
such amount be transferred from the excess and deficiency account. VOTED.
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 1977
Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
Article 14. APPRAISALS AND OPTIONS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
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Article 15. SHORT TIME 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, 1976, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable
within one year, in accordance with provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4 as
amended and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year,
in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. VOTED.
Article 16. CURBING: That the selectmen be authorized to install curbing at such loca-
tions as they may determine, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $8,000.00, and that
such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 17. DRAINS: That the selectmen be authorized to install drains in such accepted
or unaccepted streets or other land as the selectmen may determine, including the widen-
ing, deepening or altering the course of brooks, streams and water courses and the con-
struction of new channels in said other land, to acquire any interest in land necessary
therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $38,700.00 for such installation and land acquisi-
tion, and that to raise such amount $4,800.00 to be transferred from the unexpended bal-
ance of the amount appropriated under Article 38 of the warrant for the 1974 Annual Town
Meeting, $7,500.00 be transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated
under Article 30 of the warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting and $26,400.00 be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED.
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 inter-
est in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $24,000.00 for such instal-
lation and land acquisition, and that to raise such amount, $2,000.00 be transferred from
the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated under Article 46 of the warrant for the
1972 Annual Town Meeting and $22,000.00 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 purchase or otherwise ac-
quire any interest in land necessary therefore and to appropriate the sum of $27,000.00
for such construction and land acquisition, 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, acquire any interest in
land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the
sum of $350,500.00 therefor and to raise such amount $251,200.00 be transferred from avail-
able and anticipated Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, $6,000.00 be transferred from the Sale
of Real Estate Lots Account, $83,300.00 be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Adjourned at 11:13 p.m.
Adjourned lbwn Meeting, March 24,1976
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:05 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 182 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Theodore Stylianopoulos, Pastor of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
Article 2. REPORTS: Rev. Handley presented the report of the Lexington Common Rededica-
tion Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file and the committee dis-
charged.
Article 21. TRUNK SEWERS, Marrett Road: TABLED. Reconsidered on April 7.
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Article 22. TRUNK SEWERS, Constitution Road: That the selectmen be authorized to install
trunk sewers in the Constitution Road area of the town as the selectmen may determine, sub-
ject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the
Acts of 1897, and acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, or otherwise, and to
take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest
in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition
the sum of $13,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 23. TRUNK SEWERS, Hayes Lane: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 24. D.P.W., EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: That $98,300.00 be appropriated for the purchase
by or with the approval of the selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works,
and that such amount be transferred from available and anticipated P.L. 92 -512 funds (Fed-
eral Revenue Sharing Funds). VOTED.
Article 25. SEWER SYSTEM, Infiltration Study: That $20,000 be appropriated for engineer-
ing services for an inflow infiltration study of the town's sewer system, that such amount
be raised in the tax levy, and that the selectmen are authorized to apply for and accept
any state and federal aid which may be available for the project and expend such aid for
the project. VOTED.
Article 26. CHAPTER 90, Hancock St.: That $60,000.00 be appropriated for highway con-
struction under authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws for all or any part of the sec-
tion of Hancock Street from Harrington Road to Adams Street, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. It is the sense of town meeting that the design to be used should
be a 26 foot wide roadway with granite curbing. VOTED.
Article 27. CHAPTER 90, Maintenance: That $6,000.00 be appropriated for highway mainte-
nance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 28. COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE STUDY: That $25,000.00 be appropriated for engineer-
ing services for a comprehensive drainage study of the town, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 29. WESTVIEW CEMETERY: That $24,000.00 be appropriated for the development of
Westview Cemetery and that such amount be transferred from Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots
Fund. VOTED.
Article 30. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDY: VOTED. To take up after Article 91. See
minutes of April 26.
Article 31. ESTABROOK SCHOOL PARKING AREA: That $10,000. be appropriated for the con-
struction of drainage improvements to the Estabrook School parking area, that plans for
this project be approved by the conservation commission before construction is started,
and that such amount be raised on the tax levy. VOTED.
Articl.e 32. FLAG POLE, Battle Green: Tabled; Reconsidered on April 7, 1976.
Article 33. REVALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY: That $15,000.00 be appropriated, in addi-
tion to money previously appropriated, for a revaluation of all taxable property in the
town, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 34. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, Worthen Road and Waltham St.: That $25,000.00 be ap-
propriated for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Waltham
Street and Worthen Road, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any
interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land ac-
t quisition the sum of $25,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
VOTED.
Article 35. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, Massachusetts Ave. at Munroe School: That
$10,000.00 be appropriated for the installation of traffic control signals on Massachu-
setts Avenue at the Munroe School, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
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Article 36. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, Bedford St. and Worthen Rd.: That $5,000.00 be ap-
propriated for upgrading the traffic control signals at the intersection of Bedford Street
and Worthen Road by installing a pedestrian crossing signal, and that to raise such amount
$3,653.93 be transferred from the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated under Arti-
cle 41 of the warrant for the 1972 Annual Town Meeting and $1,346.07 be raised in the tax
levy. VOTED.
Article 37. REIMBURSEMENT OF SUBDIVIDERS: That $4,000.00 be appropriated to be expended
by the selectmen for reimbursing subdividers for part of the cost of constructing ways or
installing 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.
Adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Adjourned lbwn Meeting, March 29,1976
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at
8:09 p.m. There were 188 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by Mon-
signor Martin U. McCabe, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Church.
Article 38. IMPROVEMENTS TO HARRINGTON SCHOOL BALL FIELD: That $7,000.00 be appropriated
for improvements at the Harrington School ball field, and that such amount be raised in
the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 2. The appropriation committee moved that the supplemental report of the appropri-
ation committee, covering conservation articles, be accepted and placed on file. VOTED.
Article 39. CENTER POOL FEASIBILITY STUDY: That $7,000.00 be appropriated for engineer-
ing services to study, under general supervision of the permanent building committee, the
feasibility of renovating the Center Pool and for preliminary plans for such renovation,
and that to raise such amount $7,000.00 be transferred from the reserve fund - overlay sur-
plus. VOTED.
Article 40. CENTER PLAYGROUND, Lighting: A motion to appropriate $32,000, in addition to
money previously appropriated, for lighting the baseball field at the Center playground,
was recommitted to the recreation committee for further study. This article was reconsid-
ered on April 5, 1976 and the action of March 29 sustained.
Article 41. TENNIS COURTS, Diamond Jr. H.S.: That $50,000.00 be appropriated for the con-
struction of four tennis courts at Diamond Junior High School, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. DEFEATED.
Article 42. AUTHORITY TO LEASE CONSERVATION LAND: TABLED on March 29, 1976 and on March
31 indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 43. CHARLES F. GALLAGHER TENNIS COURTS: That the Center Playground tennis courts
be designated and known as the Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. tennis courts. VOTED Unanimously.
Article 44. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Oak St.: That the conservation commission and the se-
lectmen be authorized to acquire, upon the written request of the conservation commission,
for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation,any interest in all or any part of
land shown as Lot 42A on Assessors' Property Map 14, now or formerly of the estate of
Margaret West, that $28,800.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such
amount be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of the warrant for the
1975 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
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Article 45. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Chabot Land: That the conservation commission and the
selectmen be authorized to acquire, upon the written request of the conservation commis-
sion, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation, any interest in all or any
part of land shown as Lot 132 on Assessors' Property Map 24, now or formerly of Joseph F.
Chabot; that $8,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 46. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Waltham St.: The motion to purchase this 35,300 sq.
ft. of land located on Waltham St., in front of Clarke Jr. H.S., was TABLED on March 29,
1976 and indefinitely POSTPONED on May 3, 1976.
Article 47. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Ricci Land: 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 interest in all or any part of
land shown as Lot 69 on Assessors' Property Map 24, that the sum of $93,750.00 be appropri-
ated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred from the appropriation
voted under Article 40 of the warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
Article 48. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Land of Bonny's Landscape Service, Inc.: That the con-
servation 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 commis-
sion, for conservation purposes including outdoor recreation, any interest in all or any
part of land shown as Lot 11 on Assessors' Property Map 16, that the sum of $198,700.00 be
appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred from the appro-
priation voted under Article 40 of the warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
Article 49. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Chiesa Land: The 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 interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 108 on
Assessors' Property Map 63 now or formerly of John D. Chiesa, Jr., that the sum of
$92,250.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be transferred
from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of the warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meet-
ing. VOTED.
Article 50. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Pilgrim Church Land: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 51. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Great Meadows: Indefintely POSTPONED.
Article 52. CONSERVATION EASEMENT, Vincent N. Bellizia: That the selectmen be authorized
to accept on behalf of the town a conservation easement in all or any part of land shown
as Lot 68 on Assessors' Property Map 66, from Vincent N. Bellizia. VOTED.
Article 53. CONSERVATION LICENSE, Boston Edison Co.: That the selectmen be authorized to
accept on behalf of the town a license to use for conservation purposes all or any part of
land shown as Lot 67 on Assessors' Property Map 66, from Boston Edison Company. VOTED.
Article 54. CONSERVATION LICENSE, Boston Edison Co.: That the selectmen be authorized to
accept on behalf of the town a license to use for conservation purposes all or any part of
land shown as Lot 66 on Assessors' Property Map 59, from Boston Edison Company. VOTED.
Article 55. LAND PURCHASE, Tophet Swamp: Initially defeated March 29, 1976 by vote of
116 -63 (2/3 vote lacking) but reconsidered on March 31, 1976 and passed unanimously. See
minutes of March 31, 1976.
Adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:10 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 181 town meeting members present. Invocation offered by Rev.
Dr. Alvin C. Porteous, Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Article 55. LAND PURCHASE, Tophet Swamp: That the selectmen be authorized to acquire for
road and compensatory water storage purposes all or any part of the land shown as Lots 7
and 8 on Assessors' Property Map 73, now or formerly of the Estate of Joseph Goodwin; and
to appropriate $25,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED
unanimously.
Article 56. CONSERVATION PURCHASE AND GIFT, EAT Realty Trust and Mark Moore: TABLED
March 31 and reconsidered May 3, 1976. See minutes of May 3, 1976.
Article 57. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Paul Revere Road: That the conservation commission and
the selectmen be authorized to acquire for conservation purposes including outdoor recre-
ation, any interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 176 on Assessors' Property Map
50, that $73,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such amount be
transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of the Warrant for the 1975 Annu-
al Town Meeting. DEFEATED 99 -82 (Lacked 2/3 vote). Reconsidered on April 26, 1976 and
original action sustained.
Article 58. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Burke property, Marrett Rcad: That the conservation
commission and the selectmen be authorized to acquire for conservation purposes including
outdoor recreation, any interest in all or any part of land shown as Lot 167 on Assessors'
Property Map 32, that $16,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that such
amount be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 40 of the Warrant for the
1975 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED unanimously.
Article 59. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Follen Hill: TABLED March 31, 1976; reconsidered
later at the same meeting and indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 60. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Granny Pond: Initially TABLED March 31, 1976 and
later at the same meeting indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 61. LAND ACQUISITION, Grassland Street Extension;: That the conservation commis-
sion and the selectmen be authorized to acquire for conservation purposes including out-
door recreation, any interest in all or any part of land shown as a section of Grassland
Street on a plan entitled "Farmhurst Section 4, Lexington, Mass., belonging to Neil
McIntosh, Trust" dated January, 1923, C. H. Gannett C.E., recorded with Middlesex South
Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 361, Page 20, comprising 21,000 square feet, more or less,
ownership unknown, that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and
that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 62. CONSERVATION FUND: Tabled March 31, 1976; reconsidered May 3, 1976 and ap-
proved. See minutes of that meeting.
Article 63. NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT: That $6,500.00 be appropriated for field measure-
ments of ambient noise to be made by consultants or otherwise, including the rental equip-
ment if necessary, under the supervision of the board of selectmen, and that said amount
be raised on the tax levy. DEFEATED 64 -110.
Article 64. WHIPPLE HILL, Abandonment of old right of way: That the selectmen be autho-
rized to abandon and release any claim of the town in an old road or right of way, if any,
that may exist abutting land now or formerly of Oneida Corporation on the Lexington -Win-
chester Town line, the fee under said old road or right of way to remain in the Town of
Lexington. VOTED.
Article 65. STREET ACCEPTANCE, Crescent Road: To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Crescent Road from Watertown Street a distance of 1103 feet, more
or less, westerly to Green Lane, as shown upon a plan on file in the office of the town
clerk, dated January 12, 1976; to authorize the selectmen to acquire any interest in land
necessary therefor; that $77,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, construc-
tion, alteration and reconstruction of Crescent Road as is necessary, and that to raise
such amount $10,000.00 be transferred from the unexpended balance of the appropriation
voted under Article 61 of the Warrant for the 1974 Annual Town Meeting and $67,000.00 be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 31, 1976
Article 70. 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.
Article 71. BY -LAW CHANGE, Public Drinking: Postponed until April 5.
Article 72. BY -LAW CHANGE, Dogs: That Section 2 of Article XXVIII of the General By -Laws
of the Town of Lexington be amended by changing the fine provided therein from ten dollars
to twenty -five dollars, and by adding thereto the following new paragraph:
"Effective for licenses expiring March 31, 1978, the license fees for dogs shall
be increased by one dollar over the amount required by Section 139 of Chapter 140
of the General Laws." VOTED.
Article 73. BY -LAW CHANGE, Purchasing: That Section 1 of Article XXII of the General By-
Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by striking out "$2,000." each time it appears
and substituting therefor "$4,000." VOTED unanimously,ibut subsequently disapproved by
the Attorney General of the Commonwealth.
Article 74. BY -LAW CHANGE, Term of Office of Appropriation Committee. (a) That Section 2
of Article XIII of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by deleting the
second and third sentences thereof and substituting therefor the following:
"The term of one -third of the members-of the committee shall expire each year on
the thirtieth day of June. The moderator shall promptly appoint a successor for
any member of the committee whose term expires that year and shall, promptly af-
ter any vacancy occurs in the committee, appoint a successor to fill that vacancy
for the unexpired term of his predecessor."
and (b) that Section 3 of said Article XIII be amended by deleting the second sentence
therefor the following:
"They shall elect from their membership a chairman and a secretary, who shall
hold office until their successors are elected." VOTED unanimously.
Article 66. STREET ACCEPTANCE, Briggs Road: To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Briggs Road from Crescent Road a distance of 380 feet, more or
less, easterly to its end as shown upon a plan on file in the office of the town clerk,
dated January 12, 1976; to authorize the selectmen to acquire any interest in land neces-
sary therefor; that $37,900.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition, construction, al-
teration and reconstruction of Briggs Road as is necessary, and that such amount be raised
in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 67. STREET ACCEPTANCE, Great Rock Road: To establish as a town way and accept
the layout of as a town way Great Rock Road from Crescent Road a distance of 352 feet,
more or less, southwesterly to its end, as shown upon a plan on file in the office of the
town clerk, dated January 12, 1976; to authorize the selectmen to acquire any interest in
land necessary therefor; that the sum of $24,500.00 be appropriated for such land acquisi-
tion, construction, alteration and reconstruction of Great Rock Road as is necessary, and
that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 68. STREET ACCEPTANCES, Hartwell Place, Brookwood Road and Fairfield Drive:
establish as town ways and accept the layout of as town ways the following streets:
a. Hartwell Place from Hartwell Avenue a distance of 660 feet, more or less,
westerly to end;
b. Brookwood Road from Saddle Club Road a distance of 726 feet, more or less,
southeasterly to end;
c. Fairfield Drive from Brookwood Road a distance of 660 feet, more or less,
northeasterly to end;
all as laid out by the selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office
of the town clerk, dated January 12, 1976, and to authorize the selectmen to
acquire any interest in land necessary therefor. VOTED.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 31, 1976
Article 69. STREET LAYOUT, Clarke and Forest Streets: Tabled March 31; reconsidered and
passed April 7, 1976. See minutes of that meeting.
Article 75. BY -LAW CHANGE, Notification of Town Meeting Members: That Section 6 of Arti-
cle III of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by deleting the second
sentence thereof and substituting therefor the following: "Such notice shall be posted in
the town office building." VOTED.
Adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
Adjourned Tbwn Meeting, April 5,1976
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:06 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 185 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered
by Rev. J. Allen Broyles, Pastor of the Lexington United Methodist Church.
Article 76. BY -LAW CHANGE, Police Department Manual Committee: That a committee composed
as described and having the powers, duties and responsibilities described in Article 76 of
the 1976 Town Warrant be established and appointed by the board of selectmen; and that the
board report to the 1977 Annual Town Meeting on the work of the committee and on whether
or not the board intends to continue the existence of the committee. VOTED.
Article 100 -104. These five citizens' articles were taken up out of order. All were indef-
initely postponed. See minutes of May 3.
Article 71. BY -LAW CHANGE, Alcoholic Beverages: That Article XXVI of the General By -Laws
of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding thereto a new Section 9 as follows:
"Section 9. No person shall drink or possess an unsealed container of any alcoholic bever-
age as defined in Chapter 138, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws (a) while in or
upon any street to which the public has a right of access, whether in or upon a vehicle,
motor vehicle or on foot without permit of the board of selectmen or (b) while in or upon
any public place or public building without permit of the board of selectmen or (c) while
in or upon private parking lots and private ways to which the public has access unless pri-
or consent has been obtained from the owner or authorized person in control thereof. All
alcoholic beverages in possession of a person or persons in violation of this by -law shall
be seized and safely held until final adjudication of the charge against the person or per-
sons arrested or summoned before the court, at which time they shall be returned to the
person or persons entitled to lawful possession." VOTED 124 -58.
Article 40. CENTER PLAYGROUND, Lighting: To recommit the subject of this article to the
recreation committee for further study and to transfer the unexpended balance remaining in
Article 35 of the 1975 Town Meeting to the Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus. VOTED 92 -89.
Article 77. BY -LAW CHANGE, Appointment of Recreation Committee: That the board of select-
man be authorized to petition the General Court for an act to amend Chapter 753 of the
Acts of 1968 to provide for the appointment of a recreation committee by the town manager,
subject to the approval of the board of selectmen. VOTED.
Adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
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Adjourned lbwn Meeting, April 7,1976
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:08 p.m. by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 186 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered by Rev.
Robert L. Zoerheide, Minister of the First Parish Church.
Article 32. FLAG POLE ON BATTLE GREEN: That $30,000.00 be appropriated to replace the
flag pole on the Battle Green and provide a suitable bicentennial memorial plaque, and
that to raise such amount the selectmen be authorized to accept and expend a gift from the
Lexington Bicentennial Corporation. VOTED.
Article 21. TRUNK SEWERS, Marrett Road: That the selectmen be authorized to install
trunk sewers in the Marrett Road area of the town, subject to the assessment of better-
ments or otherwise, and to acquire any interest in land necessary therefor; and to appro-
priate the sum of $100,000.00 therefor, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy;
and that the selectmen be authorized to petition the General Court for an act to permit
such trunk sewers to cross land under the control of the conservation commission. VOTED.
Article 78. BY -LAW CHANGE, Filling Vacancy of Town Meeting Members: This citizens' arti-
cle proposed that the selectmen be instructed to petition the legislature to amend exist-
ing statutes so as to provide what was thought to be a more effective way of filling vacan-
cies of town meeting members. See official minutes for specific provisions. DEFEATED.
Article 79. DISSOLUTION OF STANDING SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE: That the standing school
building committee created under Article 37 of the warrant for the 1957 Annual Town Meet-
ing be dissolved, and that any unfinished business of such committee be transferred to the
permanent building committee. VOTED unanimously.
Article 69. STREET LAYOUT, Clarke and Forest Streets: To alter the street layout of
Clarke Street and Forest Street as shown upon a plan on file in the office of the town
clerk dated January 12, 1976; to authorize the selectmen to acquire any interest in land
necessary therefor; that the sum of $200.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition and
alteration of Clarke Street and Forest Street as is necessary, and that such amount be
raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 80. ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION AND POLICY COMMITTEE: To refer to the board of
selectmen the establishment of a standing information and policy options committee to pro-
vide the town meeting and town boards and agencies with types of information about current
issues and future options. See official minutes for specific provisions. Motion to refer
to selectmen was ADOPTED.
Article 81. CONFLICT OF INTEREST, Voting of Town Meeting Members: That town meeting mem-
bers abstain from voting in any particular matter in which to his knowledge, he, his imme-
diate family or partner, a business organization in which he is serving as officer, direc-
tor or trustee, partner or employee, or any person or organization with whom he is negoti-
ating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment, has any economic interest
in the particular matter under consideration, and that the town clerk provide each new
town meeting member with material embodying the substance of this resolution. VOTED 86 -80.
Article 82. LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: TABLED.
Article 83. REPAIR OF PRIVATE WAYS: That the town accept Section 6H of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws which permits municipalities to make repairs on certain private ways without
liability for damage. VOTED.
Adjourned at 11:13 p.m.
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Adjourned lbwn Meeting, April 12 9 1976
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:08 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 186 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Diane Miller, Minister of the Follen Community Church.
Article 82. LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Acceptance of Section 7A of Chaper 32B of the
General Laws which permits increasing from 50% to 75% the share of life and health insur-
ance premiums. VOTED.
Article 4. INSURANCE PREMIUMS: That the town appropriate $542,000 to pay its share of
group insurance. VOTED.
Article 5. PERSONAL SERVICES: That $260,740 be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year
in addition to those authorized under Article 4 to fund cost items resulting from collec-
tive bargaining and the additional funds required for the fiscal 1977 personal services
budget and that such amount be raised in the tax level. VOTED.
Article 84. SEWER EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE, Nishan and Elizabeth Haroian: That the selectmen
be authorized to accept on behalf of the town a sewer easement from Nishan and Elizabeth
Haroian as shown on a plan entitled "Plan Showing 20 ft. Sewer Easement Through Land Owned
by Nishan Haroian and Elizabeth Haroian, Concord Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts," dated
October 29, 1974. VOTED unanimously.
Article 85. LAND ACCEPTANCE FOR CONSERVATION, Oneida Corporation: That the selectmen be
authorized to accept on behalf of the town for conservation purposes a deed from Oneida
Corporation, conveying to the Town Lot 4 (10,346 acres +) as shown on a plan entitled
"Drummer Boy Green, Lexington, Mass. ", dated October 25, 1974, revised December 6, 1974,
by Boston Survey Consultants, Inc., recorded in Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, and a
50 -foot easement along that portion of the Drummer Boy subdivision that does not abut con-
servation land. VOTED unanimously.
Article 86. LAND ACCEPTANCE, Village Development Corporation:
authorized to accept on behalf of the town a deed from Village
to the town Parcel "A" (152,045 square feet), and Parcel "B"
on a plan entitled "Lowell Estates Section 2, Lexington, Mass.
VOTED unanimously.
That the selectmen be
Development Corp. conveying
4,041 square feet) as shown
", dated June 24, 1974.
Article 87. ABANDON SEWER EASEMENT: That the selectmen be authorized to reconvey such
part, if any, of the sewer easement shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Drain Easement off
Green Lane, Lexington, Mass., dated May 9, 1967. VOTED unanimously.
Article 88. ABANDON TOWN LAND, Wood Street: That the selectmen be authorized to convey a
strip of town -owned land acquired on the southerly side of Wood Street at the time of re-
location of said Wood Street and shown on Assessors' Property Map 59, to the owners of
lots abutting thereon on such terms as the selectmen shall deem advisable. VOTED unani-
mously.
Article 89. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT: Landscaping: That the Zoning By -Law of the town be
amended by adding the following sentence at the end of subsection 13.1:
"At the time of application to the Board of Appeals, there shall be filed a plot plan for
planting and landscaping showing type, size and location of trees and shrubs." VOTED.
Article 90. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT: Brook and Pond Setbacks: That the Zoning By -Law of
the town be amended as follows:
A. By adding a new Section 27.1: No structure, other than a bridge or
be built within 20 feet of the bank of any pond having an area over 200
within 20 feet of the bank of any of the following brooks. The motion
some named, some unnamed to which this article shall apply. Reference
cial minutes for more specific information as to locations and descript
Article 2. REPORT: Moved that the Report of Regional Refuse Disposal
for the Year 1975 be accepted and placed on file. VOTED.
Adjourned at 10:44 p.m.
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pump house, shall
0 square feet nor
lists 18 brooks,
is made to the offi-
ions. VOTED.
Planning Committee
Adjourned Zbwn Meeting, April 26, 1976
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:08 p.m. in Cary
Memorial Hall. There were 178 town meeting members present. The invocation was offered
by Rev. Henry H. Clark, Minister at the Hancock United Church of Christ.
Article 57. RECONSIDERATION: The initial action of March 31 which defeated this article
was sustained by a vote of 110 -63 (2/3 vote of approval was lacking).
Article 93. BY -LAW AMENDMENTS, Section 37: The purpose of the amendments is to strength-
en the protection of individuals' property against hazards which might be caused by devel-
ment of wetlands. It also attempts to protect and preserve wetlands from environmental
damage.due to development. DEFEATED 111 -62 (Lacked the required 2/3).
Article 91. WETLAND ZONING: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 30. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDY: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 92. INTERIM WETLAND PROTECTION DISTRICTS: Indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 94. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT, Height of Bldg. Above Water Table: That the Zoning
By -Law of the town be amended by adding a new subsection 26.7 to read as follows:
26.7 The basement floor or slab of any dwelling house or accessory structure thereto
shall not be less than 4 feet above the water table; said distance to be determined by
methods and procedures approved by the Building Commissioner. Provided, however, this
section shall not apply to any swelling house or accessory in existence or for which a
building permit has been issued on or before the effective date of this section, nor shall
this section be construed to prevent or restrict any addition, alteration, repair or recon-
struction of any dwelling house in existence or for which a building permit has been is-
sued on or before the effective date of this section. VOTED.
Article 95. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT, For Condominiums: That the Zoning By -Law of the
town be amended as follows:
A. By inserting at the beginning of Section 26 the words "Except as provided in Section
26.8,"
B. By adding a new subsection 26.8 as follows:
26.8 The Board of Appeals acting in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of this
By -Law may after a site plan review, grant a special permit for the provision of three or
more dwellings on a lot situated in an RO, RS or RT district, provided that the minimum
lot area shall be equal to 115 percent of the minimum lot areas given in Section 27 multi-
plied by the total number of dwellings to be situated theron. DEFEATED.
Adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
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Adjourned lbwn Meeting, May 3 197
The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:06 p.m. by Moderator Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr. There were 178 town meeting members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Dr.
Donald A. Wells, Pastor of the Trinity Covenant Church.
Article 4. PUBLIC SCHOOL - EDUCATION: Moved that of the $15,136,971, $12,l00 is for out of
state travel. To this the sum of $342,280 in available and anticipated P.L. 874 and State
METCO funds is to be applied and the balance raised and appropriated under this article.
VOTED.
Article 5. AMENDMENT TO EARLIER ACTION: That $314,740 be appropriated for the ensuing
fiscal year, in addition to that authorized under Article 4 of this Warrant to fund cost
items resulting from collective bargaining and the additional funds required for the Fis-
cal 1977 Personal Services budget and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 46. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, Waltham St.: The earlier action to table this article
was this meeting indefinitely POSTPONED.
Article 56. LAND ACQUISITION, Gift and Purchase: (a) That the selectmen be authorized
to accept on behalf of the town for conservation purposes the land shown as Lot 30 on As-
sessors' Property Map 56 from Moore Homes, Inc. (b) That the conservation commission be
authorized to acquire, and the selectmen be authorized to take by eminent domain, upon the
written request of the conservation commission, for conservation purposes including out-
door recreation, any interest in all or any part of land shown as Lots 142B and 143 on As-
sessors' Property Map 64, nor or formerly of EAT Realty Trust; that the sum of $56,000.00
be appropriated for such land acquisition and that such amount be transferred from the ap-
propriation voted under Article 40 of the Warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED.
Article 62. CONSERVATION FUND: That $15,000.00 be appropriated to the conservation fund,
established by vote under Article 9 of the warrant for the special town meeting of June 8,
1964 and that to raise such amount $5,000.00 be transferred from the unexpended balance of
the amount appropriated under Article 57 of the warrant for the 1973 Annual Town Meeting
and $10,000.00 be raised in the tax levy. VOTED.
Article 96. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT, Re- numbering. This article proposed a housekeeping
correction with no change in content. VOTED.
Article 97. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT, Swimming Pools: A housekeeping article which cor-
rects an earlier error in numbering. No change in content. VOTED.
Article 98. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT, Building Commissioner: That Section 11 of the Zon-
ing By-Law "of the town be amended as follows:
By consistently striking in Sections 11, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.1, 30.2 and in the Index, the
term "Building Commissioner ".
Article 99. REZONING, Winter and Bedford Streets: Indefintely POSTPONED.
Articles 100 -104. POLICE REGULATIONS: These were citizens' articles taken out of order
and considered on April 5. The articles were captioned: Arrest between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m.,
Fresh Pursuit, Use of Handcuffs, Police Dogs and Police Department Community Relations
Unit. All five articles were indefinitely postponed without debate.
Article 105. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: That $1,400.000.00 be appropriated to reduce the tax
rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and that such amount be transferred from
the Excess and Deficiency Account. VOTED.
Adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Department of Public Works /Engineering
In accordance with Article XXII, Section 1, of the by -laws of the Town of Lexington, I submit herewith
the annual report covering the work of the Public Works Department during the year 1976. 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:
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
Administration 8 8 9
Clerical 6 7 - -
Park Department & Shade Tree 23 23 - 23
Custodians 3 3 5
Public Works Department 44 48 53
84 89
Director's ()Mice - - 2 2 2
Operations 82 82 1
Planning /Administration 14 14 5
Engineering 14 14 14
112 112 112
Street Lighting
During the year 1976 the following street lights were removed and new lights were installed:
Removals New Installations
7 37 - 3500 Lumen Mercury Vapor
6 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
The following is a'schedule of current lamps in service as of December 31, 1976:
1278 - 1000 Lumen Incandescent
57 - 2500 Lumen Incandescent
1202 - 3500 Lumen Incandescent
4 - 6000 Lumen Incandescent
125 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
3 - 10,000 Lumen Incandescent
385 - 11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
56 - 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
5 - 35,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor
Total - 3115
Traffic Regulation and Control
The breakdown in this budget includes: making and installing various types of traffic signs, mainte-
nance of existing traffic lights and installation of new lights, painting street lines, crosswalks, and
other traffic control markings. The approximate number of linear footage painted is shown below and includes
all municipal parking areas.
Center lines 269,240 Traffic Regulation Signs 168
Crosswalks 15,914 Parking Tees 173
Curbing 4,764 Bus stops 8
Stoplines 1,882 Street signs 102
Parking lines 12,217 Signs for other purposes 110
Signs installed 374
Drain Cleaning
In 1976 there were 1986 catch basins cleaned.
Drain Construction - Town Labor and Construction
Location
Length Size
Westview Cemetery 640'
Whipple Hill Easement 16'
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12"
24"
Department of Public Works /Engineering
Curbing - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Bow Street
Road Machinery
The following equipment was purchased during 1976:
1 - truck tractor
1 - snow loader
1 - gang mower
1 - snow plow
Length
60 ft.
1 - radio
1 - rotary mower
1 - easy rider
Garbage Collection
Stanley Roketenetz, Incorporated is in his third year of a three year contract which went into effect
July 1, 1974 and expires on June 30, 1977.
Water Division - General Information
Range of static pressure in mains 55 -130 pounds
Length of pipe in streets 151.76 miles
Number of services 9010
Number of hydrants 1421
Total water consumption in 1976
Average daily consumption in 1976 Information not available
Average daily consumption in 1976 per capita from M.D.C.
Cost of water per year 1976
Extent of Distributing - December 31, 1976
Size of Pipe Length in Feet
Size of Pipe Length in Feet
4" 14,952 12" 152,241
6" 335,412 16" 27,253
8" 234,477 24" 14,084
10" 22,890
Hydrant Installation
Hydrants in service January 1, 1976 1417
Hydrants installed in 1976 4
Hydrants in service December 31, 1976 1421
Broken Mains
Location Size Location Size
Worthen Road 8" Hayden Avenue 8"
Shade Street 6" Hartwell Place 8"
Spencer Street 6" Emerson Road 8"
Meadow Brook Avenue 8" East Street 8"
Kendall Road 8" Buckman Drive 8"
Independence Road 8" Moreland Avenue 6"
Ivan Street 6" Concord Avenue 12"
Harrington Road 6" Walnut Street 10"
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Location
Sewer Construction - Town Labor and Equipment
Size Length
Massachusetts Avenue 8" 40'
Middle Street 8" 30'
Tavern Lane 6" 85'
Sewer Maintenance
Pumping Stations - The small pumping stations at Byron Avenue, Worthen Road, Brigham Road, Constitution
Road, North Street, Hayden Avenue, Marshall Road, and Concord Avenue were checked daily as part of our pre-
ventive maintenance program. The Brook Street pumping station was checked every day including running the
standby generator weekly.
Routine Cleaning of Mains - 6.9 miles of sewer mains were cleaned of sand, silt, gravel, roots, and
debris during the year.
Water Construction - Town Labor and Equipment
Location
Percy Road
Middle Street
Size Length
8" 486'
8" 1000'
There were 53 new services and 44 renewals installed in 1976.
Sewer Division - General Information
Lexington is part of North Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Total length of trunk line sewers 33.57 miles
Total length of street line sewers 105.29 miles
Total number of house connections 7488
Number of sewer services installed 184
Number of sewer services repaired 9
Amount expended for maintenance
Cemetery Division
Munroe Cemetery - There were eight interments for the year. Two cement foundations for headstones were
approved and set.
Westview Cemetery - There were one hundred sixty -eight interments for the year. One hundred sixty -one
graves were sold, also one baby grave. One hundred and nine deeds for lots paid in full were issued. One
hundred cement foundations for flush markers were approved and the markers were set.
The following funds were collected and forwarded to the Town Collector:
Munroe Cemetery
Annual Care $ 3.00 Foundations $ 60.00
Interments 410.00 Saturday Burial Charges 50.00
Green & Lowering Device 80.00 Tomb Rental 30.00
Total - $633.00
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Westview Cemetery
Sale of Graves $12,494.28 Foundations $ 2,891.50
Sale of Baby Grave 27.00 Tent 120.00
Perpetual Care 15,514.45 Saturday Burial Charges 2,050.00
Interments 14,595.00 Miscellaneous 37.50
Green & Lowering Device 3,000.00
Total - $50,729.73
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 79 town men working and 43 pieces of equipment. In
addition, 33 pieces of hired equipment are available for each storm.
The accompanying tables indicate the days and the amounts that snow was recorded and the cost breakdown
for each storm:
Jan.
3 - 1.3
8 - .3
11 - 3.1
12 - 4.1
16 - .2
20 - .2
21 - .8.
22 - 1.0
23 trace
24 - .3
11.3
1976 - Inches
Feb. Mar.
5 - .5 1 - trace
6 - 1.0 2 - 3.0
8 - .1 3 - .2
17 - trace 4 - trace
18 - 1_0 9 - 1.4
2.8 10 - .6
11 - .3
12 - 1.5
13 - 1.3
16 - 8.5
17 - 1.5
19 - .8
18.1
Apr.
11 - trace
25 - trace
Total Snow 1976 - 55.1 Inches
108
Nov.
10 - 3.3
29 - .1
3.4
Dec.
2 - .3
4 - .2
13 - trace
16 - .5
17 - 3.2
21 - .3
25 - trace
26 - 4.0
28 - trace
29 -11.0
19.5
Department of Public Works /Engineering
Cost of Snow Removal Operations
Labor &
Equip. for Repairs
Storm Inches Plowing S&S and Cost to Equip.
Date Number of Snow Plowing Lifting Walks of Sand & Salt Etc. Total
Jan. 2 -10 Cleanup 1.6 $ 2,058.50 $1,259.42 $ 4,174.42 $ 562.16 $ 8,054.56
" 11 -20 1 7.6 $21,192.68 7,160.41 1,465.08 4,042.26 1,891.57 35,752.00
21 -31 2 2.1 3,218.38 2,010.37 183.10 2,005.01 1,621.06 9,037.92
Feb.2 -Mar.2 Sanding 2.8 1,305.92 235.69 1,541.61
Mar. 3 -5 3 3.2 1,701.36 960.25 64.91 2,726.52
Mar. 9-13 Sanding 4.1 114.08 2,172.87 56.28 2,343.23
Mar.16 -19 4 10.8 22,913.66 1,267.97 1,720.11 1,382.29 27,284.03
Nov.10 -11 Sanding 3.3 2,663.93 392.58 3,056.51
Dec. 2 -4 Sanding .5 3,170.72 175.44 3,346.16
" 12 -16 Sanding .5 1,281.54 139.51 1,421.05
" 17 -21 5 3.5 2,218.63 249.00 4,071.81 693.74 7,233.18
" 26 -28 6 4.0 8,715.24 700.63 642.90 3,284.69 414.92 13,758.38
" 29 -31 7 11.0 18,387.29 12,052.38 1,062.35 2,907.35 1 967.46 36,376.83
$78,461.32 $23,982.29 $6,129.88 $33,760.88 $9,597.61 $151,931.98
. Cost of Major Storms
Labor Cost
Storm Inches Cost of Hired Town Town Emp. Repairs to
Date Number of Snow Sand Equipment Equipment Wages Equipment Total
Jan. 2 -10 Cleanup 1.6
" 11 -20 1 7.6
" 21 -31 2 2.1
Feb.2 -Mar.2 Sanding 2.8
Mar. 3 -5 3 3.2
Mar. 9 -13 Sanding 4.1
Mar.16 -19 4 10.8
Nov.10 -11 Sanding 3.3
Dec. 2 -4 Sanding .5
" 12 -16 Sanding .5
" 17 -21 5 3.5
" 26 -28 6 4.0
" 29 -31 7 11.0
$1,695.20
1,203.25
693.31
1,364.65
1,540.70
266.70
$7,763.81 $54,134.72 $16,181.08 $64,311.04 $9,541.33 $151,931.98
$ 1,975.08 $ 5,517.32 $ 562.16
$17,543.66 2,761.50 13,555.27 1,891.57
1,752.50 5,664.36 1,621.06
659.50 646.42 235.69
625.50 2,036.11 64.91
335.00 2,008.23
13,555.94 2,112.50 10,233.30 1,382.29
177.00 791.73 392.58
393.00 1,574.47 175.44
139.00 449.23 139.51
1,233.50 3,941.29 693.74
1,021.00 5,645.33 414.92
2,996.00 12,247.98 1,967.46
5,136.43
17,898.69
$ 8,054.56
35,752.00
9,037.92
1,541.61
2,726.52
2,343.23
27,284.03
3,056.51
3,346.16
1,421.05
7,233.18
13,758.38
36,376.83
Total Snow Removal Cost - $151,931.98
Street Resurfacing
Contractor - Saraoo8ros., Inc. - Amount - $78,980.00
Location
Grove Street
Demar Road
Winter Street
Concord Avenue
Sheridan Street
Bates Road
Maguire Road
Length
1,113'
833'
1,563'
894'
348'
1,067'
1,772'
109
Location
Peacock Farm Road
Adams Street
Suzanne Road
Westwood Road
Milbrook Road
Follen Road
Length
2,109'
2,041'
2,000'
296'
971'
1,392'
Total 16,399'
(3.1 miles)
Department of Public Works /Engineering
Location
Sanderson Road
Rolfe Road
Street Construction - At No Cost To Town
Length
Drainage Length Size
1,350' 90' 24"
230' 21"
635' 12"
64'
1,414' 955'
(0.267 miles) (0.180 miles)
Water Construction - At No Cost To Town
Location Length Size Hydrants
Sanderson Road 1,365' 8" 3
Rolfe Road 75' 8" 1
Total 1,440' 4
(0.272 miles)
Sewer Construction - At No Cost To Town
Location an1511 Size
Sanderson Road 1,360' 8"
Rolfe Road 146' 8"
1,506'
(0.29 miles)
Sewer and Drain Construction
Contractor - United Const., Co. - Amount $225,871.87
Location Length Size Sewer Len Size Drain
Concord Ave. - Interceptor 1,790' 8"
Concord Avenue 2,418' 8" 218' 30"
820' 24"
84' 12"
Walnut Street 748' 8"
Hutchinson Road 144' 8"
Elm Street 185' 8"
5,285'
(1.009 miles)
1,122'
(0.21 miles)
Interceptor Sewer i Water
Contractor - United Const., Co. - Amount $64,470.13
Location anstt Size Sewer 1.4.1215.12 Size Water Hydrants
Pleasant St. to
Moon Hill Road 1,958' 8"
Hartwell Avenue 570' 8" 515' 8" 1
2,528' 515'
Total (0.47 miles) (0.09 miles)
110
Department of Public Works /Engineering
Sidewalk Reconstruction
Contractor Bernard J. Lazzaro, Inc. - Amount $5,180.00
Location Length of Sidewalk
Grant Street
Police Department
Offenses
Arrests
Berm
875' 630'
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Assult 2 2 2 2
Assult and Battery 38 1 39 7 23 16 500 3 2 4 5 2 5 18
Breaking & Entering 44 1 45 30 29 16 10 1 1 8 15 10
Breaking & Entering & Larceny 35 3 38 30 32 6 14 5 8 11
Conspiracy to Com. Larc. 4 4 1 4 1 3
Disturbing the Peace 29 4 33 14 30 3 588 1 12 4 1 5 10
Escapees 3 3 3 3
Forgery 1 1 1
Uttering 25 5 30 18 12 10 6 1 1 4 18
Larceny 106 9 115 27 53 62 468 11 6 8 33 19 38
Larceny (Attempted) 14 14 3 10 4 75 2 3 1 1 2 5
Lewdness 3 3 1 1 2 3
Malicious Damage to Property 40 1 41 18 24 17 167 1 10 4 9 4 13
Non- Support 8 8 6 2 2 6
Rape 2 2 2 2
Robbery 2 2 1 2 2
Motor Vehicle Larcenies 8 2 10 5 4 6 1 3 6
Using M.V. W/0 Authority 38 1 39 24 9 30 325 3 8 2 5 9 12
Trespassing 36 13 49 28 38 11 457 3 23 5 4 1 13
Receiving Stolen Property 19 1 20 2 6 14 2 1 3 3 11
Narcotic Drug Law, Violations 121 8 129 23 49 80 1570 19 5 55 9 41
Indecent Exposure 7 7 2 3 4 1 2 1 3
Disorderly 43 7 50 19 37 13 267 4 14 9 6 4 13
Minor Transp. Alcohol 76 21 97 57 69 28 1410 1 67 5 2 3 19
Viol. Park Rules & Regs. 28 12 40 14 39 1 375 27 6 7
Fraud 2 2 2 1 1
Possession of Dangerous Weapon 6 6 6 1 2 3
Illegal Possession of Mace 1 1 1 1 1
Possession of Burglarious Tools 27 27 9 8 19 2 10 3 4 8
Illegal Possession of Fireworks 7 7 2 5 2 55 6 1
Discharging Rifle W/0 Permit 3 3 3 3 1 2
Possession of Ammo. W/0 F.I.D. 1 1 1 10 1
Assault W /Intent to Com. Rape 1 1 1 1
Assault W /Intent to Murder 1 1 1 1
Procuring Alcohol for Minor 3 3 1 2 33 2 1
Poss. of Alcohol on Tn. Prop. 14 3 17 2 11 6 140 13 4
Public Drinking Violation 17 5 22 5 15 7 200 16 1 1 4
Contributing to Del. of Minor 4 1 5 4 1 388 3 1 1
Uttering False Prescription 1 1 1 1
Poss. of Narcotic W /Intent -sell 5 5 5 1 4
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Accosting & Annoying 1 1 1
Pulling False Alarms 30 1 31 2 2 29 300 1
Threatening 5 5 1 3 2 1 1
Misuse of Credit Cards 1 1 1
Vandalism 3 3 3 3
Non - Payment of Wages 4 1 5 3 2
Attpt. to Burn Insurance Prop. 2 2 2 2
Illegitimacy 2 2 1 1 2
Illegal Sale of Leased Prop. 1 1 1 1
Keeping Noisy & Disorderly House 1 1 1 1
Op. Lodging House W/0 Lic. 8 8 8 1 7
Defrauding an Innkeeper 3 3 1 2 1 1 1
Contempt of Court 3 3 3 25 2 1
Operating to Endanger 114 12 126 10 52 74 $3719 84 13 4 1 24
Operating w /view obstructed 37 1 38 10 28 385 37 1
Oper. after rev. of license
of right to operate 28 2 30 10 20 1212 1 18 2 3 6
Operating uninsured car 62 4 66 5 21 45 3040 38 8 1 18
Operating unregistered car 81 12 93 7 30 63 435 75 7 1 10
Operating without license 99 19 118 12 34 84 800 1 103 1 1 1 11
Operating without sticker 111 26 137 4 53 84 1405 136 1
Operating under Influence 205 15 220 4 61 159 8818 2 12 9 174 1 6 16
Hit /Run, Pers. and /or Prop. 23 2 25 4 16 9 200 6 6 4 9
Refusing to stop 20 1 21 5 8 13 160 i 11 4 1 1 3
Speeding 1156 357 1513 34 512 1001 20920 3 1501 5 1 1 3
Vio. Law of Road 179 35 214 7 81 133 1985 1 207 3 1 2
Vio. Town Ordinance 851 380 1231 5 378 853 10144 253 972 6
Vio. Traffic Signal 462 210 672 6 169 503 6695 1 666 5
Vio. Park. Meter Reg. 401 224 625 139 486 2389 197 2 421 5
Vio. of a stop sign 386 185 571 8 182 389 5835 570 1
Vio. of School Bus Law 23 19 42 13 29 420 42
Allowing an improper person
to operate 13 2 15 4 11 260 14 1
Attaching wrong plates 19 0 19 1 4 15 107 12 5 2
Improper Equipment 68 6 74 4 35 39 620 70 2 2
Oper. w/o regis. in poss. 87 22 109 3 35 74 760 105 2 2
Oper. w/o license in poss. 98 24 122 3 34 88 930 120 2
Misc. Hazardous M.V. Viol. 362 99 461 15 187 274 4270 452 6 3
Fail. to Display Plates 22 22 1 6 16 165 22
Lvg. M.V. Running Unattend. 14 2 16 8 8 180 16
Oper. Illeg. on Permit 10 10 1 3 7 95 10
Poss. of Altered License 7 7 1 3 4 204 14 1 2
Oper. Truck w/o Cover 1 1 1 10 1
Fail. to prod. Lic. & Reg. 14 14 14
50 14
Oper. w /Studded Tires 6 6 6 55 6
Racing 14 14 4 375 4
Fail. to Notify Registry
(Change of Address) 6 1 7 1 6 60 6 1
Towing Unregistered M.V. 1 1 1 10 1
Refusing to give Name to P.O. 1 1 1 1 1
Allowing Unreg. M.V. on Hwy. 2 2 2 2
Oper. M.C. w/o Headgear 25 25 5 10 15 205 _ 25
Total Traffic Violations 4988 1660 6648 146 2104 4544 $76918 450 12 5772 76 188 8 6 136
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Arrests
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Failed to Return Leased Veh. 1 1 1 1
Missile Throwing 1 1 1 100 1
Littering 8 1 9 2 5 4 120 9
Selling W/0 Permit 1 1 1 10 1
Soliciting Sales 1 1 1 1
Fail. to Comply W /Selectmen
Orders 3 3 3
Violations of Tn. By -Laws 2 2 1 1 1 25 2
Failing to aid Police Officer 1 1 1 1
Kidnapping 4 4 4
Leash Law Violation 24 11 35 35 215 25 1
Unlicensed Dog Violation 4 4 4 10 1
Dump Violations 2 2 1 1 10 1
Riding Horse on Sidewalk 1 1 1 15 1
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Other Violations
Parking (except meters)
Total Traffic
Parking Meter Violations
Traffic Enforcement Summary
4,013 Driving While Intoxicated
319 Hit and Run
2,448 Arrests, Citations or
6,780 Custody at Accidents
2,864
113
220
25
292
Police Department
Property by Type and Value
Type of Property
(1)
(A) Currency, Notes, Etc.
(B) Jewelry and Precious Metals
(C) Furs
(D) Clothing
(E) Locally Stolen Automobiles
(F) Miscellaneous
TOTALS
Classification No. Value
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
3 99.00
4 1,031.00
1 760.00
3 650.00
0 .00
0 .00
0 .00
11 $2,540.00
Burglary - Breaking or entering
Residence (dwelling)
Night 71 59,860.00
Day 80 133,617.00
Unknown 112 131,621.00
Nonresidence (store, office, etc.)
• Night 84 44,800.00
Day 7 1,635.00
Unknown 21 7,010.00
Total - Burglary 375 378,543.00
Larceny - Theft (except auto,
by value)
$50 and over
$ 5 to $50
Under $5
Total - Larceny
Auto Theft (include alleged
joy ride)
Grand Total
Value of Property Stolen in Lexington
Stolen
(2)
$ 29,944.00
183,713.00
15,370.00
195,315.00
307,340.00
$731,682.00
Recovered
(3)
$ 6,827.00
1,460.00
465.00
189,210.00
24,732.00
$222,694.00
Classification No. Value
Nature of Larcenies
Pocket - picking
Purse - snatching
Shoplifting
Autos
Auto Parts & Accessories
Bicycles
Buildings
Coin - operated Machines
(Parking Meters, etc.)
Other
Total - Larcenies
1 175.00
2 225.00
28 579.00
81 36,410.00
148 21,064.00
155 18,317.00
181 67,043.00
4 1,357.00
88 8,984.00
688 $154,154.00
Automobiles Recovered
Number stolen locally &
recovered locally
Number stolen locally & recovered
by other jurisdictions
Total locally stolen autos
recovered
Number stolen out of town,
recovered locally
158 118,638.00 Miscellaneous Business
297 32,459.00
233 4,187.00 Animals Cared For (sick, injured or
li$$ 154,154.00 dead)
Animals Cared For (stray)
Buildings Found Open
91 195,315.00 Committed to Insane Hospitals
Fire Alarms Responded To
731,682.00 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted
Messages Delivered
Missing Persons Investigated
Public Utilities Notified of Defects
Reports & Complaints Investigated
Sudden Deaths Investigated
Transients Accommodated
Vacant Houses Reported
Total Mileage Recorded on Cars
114
49
37
86
49
49
0
83
3
283
396
81
32
154
9,853
20
0
1,660
499,910
Police Department
Traffic Enforcement Summary (Continued)
Automobile Accidents
January 133 July 70 Personal Injury Accidents 259
February 71 August 84
March 103 September 72 Fatal Accidents 6
April 63 October 72
May 88 November 87 Persons Injured 328
June 83 December 100
Total 1,026 Persons Killed 6
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Automobile Accident Analysis — 1976
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M/V vs M/V Injured
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M/V vs FO Injured
M/V vs FO Killed
Investigated
Prosecuted
January 133 98 35 1 0 21 28 1 109 23 0 1 23 0 5 0 61 30
February 71 51 20 0 0 19 25 1 58 12 1 0 13 0 11 0 31 18
March 103 72 31 0 0 24 32 3 76 24 3 0 21 0 8 0 52 20
April 63 36 27 0 1 16 18 2 48 13 2 0 12 0 4 1 33 20
May 88 71 17 0 0 28 39 5 68 15 5 0 21 0 13 0 47 33
June 83 48 35 0 1 31 39 7 56 20 7 0 22 0 10 1 51 30
July 70 55 15 0 1 18 22 7 54 9 7 0 13 0 2 1 35 15
August 84 58 26 0 0 25 31 5 64 15 5 0 17 0 9 0 58 37
September 72 51 21 0 1 25 29 8 49 15 8 0 16 0 5 1 46 28
October 72 55 17 1 0 18 21 3 55 14 2 1 13 0 6 0 39 24
November 87 57 30 0 0 18 21 5 71 11 5 0 16 0 0 0 48 24
December 100 71 29 0 0 16 23 1 82 17 1 0 18 0 4 0 50 27
Total 1026 723 303 2 4 259 328 48 790 188 46 2 205 0 77 4 551 306
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Fire Department
ANSWERED ALARMS - 1976
2232
Bell Alarms (elapsed time:
167 hrs. 46 min.) 348
Accidental Alarms
Accidents
Auto
Bldgs. & Misc.
Church
Dwelling
Dumpster
Edison Emergency
False
Faulty Alarm
Still Alarms (elapsed
Accidents
Animal Rescue
Assistance
Auto
Bldgs. & Misc.
Bus
Dwelling
Dump
Dumpster
Edison Emergency
Mutual Aid (elapsed
Lexington to
Arlington
Bedford
Air Force Base
Belmont
Concord
Lincoln
Waltham
Woburn
Veterans Memorial
Miles
11
2
10
63
1
29
1
1
121
36
Garage
Hospital
Investigation
Needless
Outdoor
Plane
Property Protection
School
Truck
2
6
3
19
32
1
5
2
3
time: 559 hrs. 51 min.) 1003
40 False
14 Faulty Alarm
35 Investigation
69 Lockout
65 Medical Emergency
1 Needless
1 Outdoor
10 Property Protection
15 School
15 Truck
1
7
91
52
112
41
237
179
7
11
time: 66 hrs. 25 min.) 82
82
29
4
3
2
2
2
34
6
To Lexington
Acton
Arlington
Bedford
Belmont
Lincoln
Sudbury
Waltham
Woburn
Ambulance
10,165 Runs
from: 21
1
6
2
1
2
1
7
1
799
799
While covering out -of -town stations, Lexington
answered 14 alarms. Two second alarms were struck
in 1976.
The apparatus traveled a total of 27,540 miles,
engines pumped 186 hours and 58 minutes, and the
following were used in estinguishing fires: 3/4 inch
hose, 121,711 feet; 1 1/8 inch hose, 11,350 feet;
1 1/2 inch hose, 14,400 feet; 2 1/2 inch hose, 3,950
feet; 3 inch hose, 4,450 feet; number of lights, 36;
cable, 11,700 feet; ladders, 1,775 feet.
FIFE LOSSES - 1976 (17 reports still incomplete)
Value of buildings involved by fire
Estimated loss of buildings
Estimated loss of contents
Loss paid on buildings
Loss paid on contents
Fire prevention and inspections
$551,379.00
65,911.83
34,623.21
46,953.72
29,695.58
The following inspections were conducted during
the year and are considered an important factor in
keeping the fire loss at a minimum:
Fule 011 Applications
Propane Gas Applications
Blasting Permit Applications
New 10 - Renewals 11
92
10
10
Tar Kettle Permits 14
Gas Tank Removal Permits 1
Inspections made and permits issued:
Fuel 011 81
Blasting Locations Inspected 5
Underground Tanks Approved - fuel oil 8
Underground Tanks Approved - gasoline 2
General Inspections:
Mercantile 725
Fire Alarm Boxes inspected and tested 750
Extinguishers checked and refilled 175
School boxes tested monthly
Batteries in fire alarm room tested weekly
Emergency generator and lighting checked weekly
Special Inspections and Surveys:
Department of Public Health 26
Nursing Home 20
Churches and church property 75
Nursery Schools 25
Home fire safety inspections 35
Co- operating with Fire Marshal 23
Requests for information 850
Complaints investigated and corrected 250
Reinspections of all types 175
Town buildings inspected 830
Home fire alarm systems inspected 25
Joseph P. Marshall, Chief
116
Inspection Department
BUILDING PERMITS
Number Amount
Cash Received - $8,722 467 $7,001,720
Single Family Dwellings 81 2,565,000
Condominiums /70 units 16 1,258,024
Townhouses&Aparts. /46 units - - - 4 930,000
Adds.&Alterations - residential - - 260 1,459,160
Adds.&Alterations - commercial - - - 4 455,000
Swimming Pools 23 89,282
Greenhouses 10 28,150
Garages- 12 76,700
Sheds 7 15,150
Barns 3 8,700
Pump Houses 1 1,500
Temporary Tents 3 - - - -
Carports 1 2,500
Antennas - - - - 1 150
Building /Manager's Office &Storage - - 1 21,000
Boston Edison Sub - Station 1 22,500
House Re- locations 2 45,000
Signs - 25 10,754
Renewals 5 - - - -
Demolitions 7 13,150
The 81 permits for single family dwellings is
75% over the record low of last year, but the out-
standing increase in dwelling units was in the multi-
ple unit category with the Drummer Boy, Minuteman
Village, and Lexington Homes projects accounting for
116 more units.
There were no permits issued for any new
commercial buildings, but the additions and altera-
tions to commercial structures was about the same
as last year.
The total of 467 permits issued is an increase
of 52 permits over last year with nearly all of this
increase showing up in additions and alterations to
residences, showing the trend that was indicated in
1975 evident again last year.
Donald K. Irwin, Building Commissioner
PLUMBING PERMITS
Cash Received - $1,690
New Installations
Alterations
Replacements
Fixtures
2985
2475
Complaints for 1976: 21
462
48
John B. Byrne,Jr., Plumbing Inspector
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
Cash Received - $2,991
100 Amp Services
150 Amp Services
200 Amp Services
300 Amp Services
400 Amp Services
Over 400 Amps
Additions&Alterations
Air Conditioners -.
Outdoor Lighting
Gasoline Pumps
Swimming Pools
Dishwasher /Disposal
Aluminum Siding
Oil /Gas Furnace
Roof Cables
Fire Repairs
Burglar Alarms
Temporary Wiring
Re- Wiring
New Wiring
Number
505
102
2
129
1
9
4
212
8
6
4
26
9
8
14
3
9
2
18
47
89
Electrical permits issued during
1976 again reflected an increase over the previous
year, with additions and alterations accounting for
the 18% rise.
The Massachusetts Electrical
Code was updated after four years and published in
early Spring. This new code contains more material
and changes, but has been implemented without too
much difficulty to date. Although it is more strin-
gent, resulting in slightly higher installation costs,
the additional safety of persons and property makes
the expenditures worthwhile.
William E. Corcoran, Electrical Inspector
GAS PERMITS -
Cash Received - $794.25
Permits New Installations
294 Alterations
128 Replacements
120 Permits Cancelled
46
Fixtures
258
67
Permits
154
9
138 92
53 53
0 0
Gas Complaints for 1976: 10
There has been an increase in
the amount of work performed since the release of
more gas. Caution should be taken in hiring non-
licensed persons to do any gas work as violations
of the Gas Code have been observed which affects
the safety of persons and properties.
Thomas W. Kelley, Gas Inspector
117
Board of Health
Communicable Diseases Reported
Animal bites
Chickenpox
Dysentery
German Measles
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Measles
Mumps
Salmonella
Scarlet fever
Streptococcal sore throat .
Syphillis
Tuberculosis
1974 1975 1976
296 293 153
114 133 107
19 18 17
3 0 0
7 0 0
15 19 8
1 5 1
0 1 0
1 6 0
5 4 4
10 3 0
116 104 14
1 0 4
1 0 0
A marked decrease in the number of communicable
diseases reported was experienced in 1976. The Board
feels that this is due in part to poor reporting of
these diseases by reporting agencies and to a lesser
degree to the efficiency of immunization.
TRI COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Tri Community Health Services (formerly Lexington
Visiting Nurse Assoc.) made the following visits on
behalf of the health department:
TOTAL VISITS 367 211
Communicable diseases 49 13
Tuberculosis visits 32 5
Health supervision:
infants under 1 year
Pre - school children
17
5
9
40
215
6
12
2
45
128
4
274
75
4
4
5
School children 4
Visits to adults 13
Visits to elderly 169
Miscellaneous clinics 7
Well Elderly Clinics* 48
Education talks (hours) 1514
48 51
19 21
*Well'Elderly Clinics are held on alternate Tues
days at Vyne Brook Village, alternate Thursdays at
Roger Greeley Village and the third Wednesday of the
month at Sacred Heart Recreation Center, East Lexing
ton. All citizens of Lexington 60 years of age or
over may attend these clinics.
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS 1483 1175 6784
Influenza clinic - town employee 197 186 277
Influenza clinic - 65 yrs+ , , 325 248 2415
National Swine Flu Program . . . 3101
Rabies innoculation clinic for dogs 969 841 991
DETECTION CLINICS - BOARD SPONSORED 816 933 874
Lead Poisoning Detection Clinic 100
Glaucoma eye screening clinic* 602 556 568
P.T.A. pre - school eye screening 77 72 72
Hard of hearing clinic ** 137 205 234
*Conducted by Lexington Lion's Club
* *Conducted by Lexington Rotary Club
MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE
The Medical Emergency Service has proved very satis-
factory. 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS 1974 1975 1976
Day care inspections -food service 1 15 17
Day care inspections -lead based paint
Food Service Establishment inspec. 110
Insanitary dwellings . . . 2
Lead based paint inspect.- resident 14
Lodging house 1
Milk samples collected & analysed 302
Motel inspections 3
Nursing Home Inspections . . . 3
Public - semipublic pools /Res Insp35
Water samples collected & analysed 55
COMPLAINTS AND NUISANCES
Animal complaints
Air pollution
Brooks and streams
Food service establishments .
Drainage (surface, wet basements)
General complaints
Housing complaints
Garbage & rubbish complaints
Rodents
Sewage disposal
Food, milk and cream
Water supply - public
Hatch act violations
Mosquitos and biting insects , •
Excessive noise
Epidemiological investigations
(food bourne)
Swimming pools
•
LICENSES AND PERMITS
13
203 236
4 6
115 87
5 6
205 105
6 9
3 3
48 54
120 135
292 503 436
44 60 53
4 10 15
4 17
21 32 41
5 9 15
15 23
9 13 22
55 70 65
18 24 18
74 80 80
5 21 27
4 7 12
3 5 5
5 9 10
5 9 10
3 5 12
7 10 7
Animal permits (including poultry) 63
Burial permits 138
Installer's - Disposal works permit 17
Food establishment permits . . . 55
Funeral director licenses . . . . 7
Garbage disposal permits . . . 4
Market registrations 2
Massage permits 2
Methyl alcohol permits 3
Milk license (vehicle) 12
Milk license (store) 52
Motel licenses 3
Nursing Home approvals 2
Recreation Camp permits 1
Rubbish Disposal permits . • • 14
Sewage Disposal permits 11
Swimming pool permits, to operate 15
Swimming pool permits, to construct
Septic tank installation:
new
repair
Syringe permits
Manufacture of frozen desserts
57 56
126 129
9 9
85 102
5 5
3 2
5 25
1 1
3 2
12 11
57 63
3 3
3 2
1 1
13 11
11 12
17 17
1
14 7 3
9 8 5
2 3 1
2
A permit is required for the keeping of horses,
cows, goats, rabbits, poultry and pigeons. All res-
idents are urged to comply with the regulations in
this regard.
Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman
118
Animal Control Officer
LICENSED CANINE
DOGS IMMUNIZED AT RABIES CLINIC
ANIMAL BITES
Canine
Feline
Chipmunks
Gerbil
Guinea pigs
Hamster
Rodents
Rabbits
Racoon
Pony
Skunk
Squirrel
Animal heads sent to Wasserman
Laboratory for testing. 2 bats
tested positive for rabies, 1976.
INSPECTION OF LIVESTOCK
1974 1975 1976
2934 3206 3325
969 841 991
114 133 107
100 116 85
5 4 2
1
3 7 3
1 3
1 2 2
1 3
2 1
1
1
1
1
6
17
Horses
Beef cattle
Goats
Deer
Oxen
Llama - temporary
Donkey - temporary
Barns and facilities
107 116 101
21 19 19
6 10 16
9 10 4
4 4
1 1
1 1
44 57 52
CANINE DATA
1974 1975* 1976
VIOLATIONS
Leash law violations
Unlicensed dog violations . . .
Complaints of violations filed in
Concord District Court
Complaints
Barking dogs
Dogs biting or menacing
Pack of dogs
Dog hearings in accordance with
Chapter 140
Lost or stray dogs
Dogs picked up & returned to owner
Dogs killed or injured by cars .
Dogs cared for at kennel . .
Dogs released to Humane Society .
Dogs adopted
*July 1 - December 31, Due
992
519
473
702
494
208
797
561
236
148 131 236
867
129
110
48
1
222
62
15
265
111
14
to change
Barry Littleton, Animal Control Officer
119
839 1894
162 200
55 85
5 2
4 3
185 561
167 351
10 29
217 561
9 51
25 51
in personnel
School Committee
PERSONAL SERVICES
Available Funds
Appropriation for Salaries
Available & Antic. Funds
Expenditures
EXPENSE BUDGET
$12,295,653.00 Appropriation
11,847,158.00
448,495.00 Expenditures
General Control:
Administration
Sec. & Clerks
Expenses of Instruction:
Coord. & Dept. Heads
Sal. Sec. & Clerks
Principals
Sec. & Clerks
Teachers
Spec.C1.Asst.
Sal. Aides
Librarians
Sec. & Clerks
Guidance
Sec. & Clerks
Psychologists
Sec. & Clerks
Health:
Nurses & Doctors
Food Services:
Supervisor
Operation & Maintenance
Custodians
Maintenance Men
Unexpended Balance
$1,699,281.00
1,927,706.00
12,004,169.24 General Control:
School Comm. & Supt.'s Office 70,130.57
Expenses of Instruction:
158,512.20 Supervision - Supplies & Expenses 24,198.94
140,919.74 Principals 40,831.20
Teaching Supplies & Expenses 247,295.91
339,880.47 Textbooks 50,212.87
65,975.06 Library 48,969.15
454,718.20 Audio Visual 31,518.17
256,160.11 Phychologists 34,400.08
8,466,524.33 Other School Services:
70,876.53 Health Supplies & Expenses 3,170.91
195,149.05 Transporation 280,339.58
276,369.46 Food 8,604.32
32,145.09 Student Activity 2,085.69
442,368.73 Operation of Plant:
33,501.06 Custodial Supplies & Expenses 38,564.14
102,569.30 Fuel 203,447.27
15,760.26 Utilities 322,183.23
Maintenance of Plant:
109,815.26 Grounds 14,723.12
Buildings 205,023.03
28,792.40 Equipment 28,271.29
Fixed Charges:
715,706.51 Rental of Buildings 675.00
98,425.48 Community Services:
Transportation of Non - Public Schools 14,227.80
291,483.76 Acquisition of Fixed. Assets:
Improvement of Buildings 3,968.83
Equipment 22,486.21
Replacement of Equipment 19,724.46
Programs with Others:
Transfer of Funds 212,654.23
Unexpended Balance
- 228,425.00
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FOOD SERVICES VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - TUITION & TRANSPORTATION
Cash Available 625,955.76 Appropriation 15 500.00
Cash Balance Forward 83,412.24
Expenditures 11,996.72*
Income 542,543.52 Tuition - Day Classes 8,348.68
Sales 391,063.45 Evening Classes 804.00
Reimbursements 143,410.25 Transportation 2,844.04
Other 7,037.53
Tax 1,032.29 Unexpended Balance 3,503.28
Expenses 555,879.85 *Expenditures $11,996.72
Food 313,422.83 Reim. Comm. Mass. 1,890.00
Labor 214,434.95 Net Cost to Town $10,106.72
Misc. 28,022.07
OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL
Balance - July 1, 1976 70,075.91
Appropriation 12,300.00
Expenditures 8,873.75*
Balance 3,426.25
*Net Cost to Town
PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS
Balance June 30, 1975 264,206.00
Receipts 177,512.00
Total 441,718.00
Expenditures (transfer to P/S Budget) 194,440.00
Balance 247,278.00
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METCO
Balance June 30, 1975
Receipts
Total
Expenditures
Balance
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Balance June 30, 1975
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
ESEA LIBRARY
Balance June 30, 1975
Expenditures
PL -89 -10 LEARNING DISABILITIES
Balance June 30, 1975
Expenditures
Balance
TEACHER TRAINING II
169,496.50 Receipts
480,859.00 Expenditures
650,355.50 Balance
649,226.44
1,129.06 LEADS PROGRAM
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
37,690.00
37,690.00 PL 89 -313 TITLE I
-0-
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
13,493.20
12,340.31 ACE PROGRAM
1,152.89
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
13,006.18
13,006.18
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34,300.00
30,526.52
3,773.48
172,956.00
169,907.79
3,048.21
9,600.00
7,861,86
1,738.14
23,436.00
18,836.75
4,599.25
School Committee
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Athletic Budget
Junior & Senior High Schools
Balance July 1, 1975
Town Appropriation
$ 12,619.17
133,510.00
Admissions:
Football $2,785.60
Basketball 2,413.50
Ice Hockey 2,877.75
Wrestling 131.00
Gymnastics (Girls 184.00
Gymnastics (Boys 51.00
Lost Equip. 562.50
Swimming 57.00
Season Tickets 862.00
Miscellaneous 140.50 10,064.85
$156,194.02
Expenditures:
Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Muzzey
Girls Boys Jr. High Jr. High Jr. High
Baseball 6,091.48 2,402.77 2,539.19 2,563.20
Basketball (Boys) 8,675.25 2,818.83 2,596.43 2,843.94
Basketball (Girls) 3,981.23 1,105.81 914.98 1,225.98
Cheerleaders 748.44
Cross Country 2,791.54
Field H'dckey 3,968.85 1,242.75 1,129.00 1,324.05
Football 18,468.45 2,015.00 1,913.00 2,251.40
Golf 819.33
Gymnastics 3,155.01 1,921,72 1,089.88 1,095.49 997.77
,Ice Hockey 15,437.38
LaCrosse 2,967.93
Soccer 2,233.31 5,850.16 1,523.25 1,369.80 1,464.85
Softball 3,332.82
Swimming 3,018.30 2,862.53
Tennis 1,392.30 1,225.44
Indoor Track 2,655.40
Outdoor Track 1,713.08 4,930.72 1,290.87 1,170.57 1,246.81
Wrestling 2,311.35
Director Athletics 2,271.00
Equip. Manager 3,030.00
Faculty Manager 757.00 757.00 757.00
League Dues 337.50
Gen. Repairs 873.34
Doctors & Nurses 1,640.00
Band Buses 451.53
Travel Allowance 400.00
Gen. Miscellaneous 1,290.85
23,543.34 87,302.90 14,246.16 13,485.46 14,675.00 $153,252.86
Unexpended Balance 2,941.16
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Pers. Serv.
Expenses
Voc. Educ.
Out -of -State
Athletics
Town Voted
Appro.
$11,847,158.
1,699,281.
15,500.
12,300.
133,510.
$13,707,749.
Transfers,
Receipts,
etc.
$448,495.00
22,684.02
$471,179.02
*Income & Reimbursement:
Tuition $10,223.41
Comm. Mass.:
Chapter 70 1,013,574.00
71 101,728.00
766 603,233.00
1,728,758.41
74 1,890.00
$1,730,648.4I
SUMMARY OF MAJOR SCHOOL BUDGETS
1975-76
Total Oper.
Budget
$12,295,653.
1,699,281.
15,500.
12,300.
156,194.
$14,178,928.
Expenditures
$12,004,169.24
1,927,706.00
11,996.72
8,873.75
153,252.86
$14,105,998.57
Income&Reim.
Paid Town Balance Cost to Town
$1,728,758.41*$291,483.76 $11,754,621.83
-228,425.00
1,890.00 3,503.28 10,106.72
3,426.25 8,873.75
2,941.16 133,510.00
$1,730,648,41 $ 72,929.45 $11,907,112.30
To Athletic C/0 -2,941.16
To Expense C/0 -56,025.00
Returned to Town $13,963.29
Total Operating Budget
Less Expenditures
Balance to Carryover
Balance to E&D(Town)
$14,178,928.02
-14,105,998.57
72,929.45
-58,966.16
$13,963.29
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Total
EXPENDITURES - 1/1/75 - 6/30/7£ $2 296 247
1100 School Committee
1200 Superintendent- Director
2100 Supervision
2200 Principal's Office
2300 Teaching
SPED
2400 Text Books
SPED
2500 Library
2600 Audio Visual
2700 Guidance
2800 Psychological
3100 Attendance
3200 Health Services
3300 Transportation
SPED
3400 Food Services
3500 Student Activities
4110 Custodial Services
4120 Heating of Building
4130 Utility Service
4220 Maintenance of Building
4230 Maintenance of Equipment
5200 Insurance
6000 Community Service
2, 90
129,782
56,022
51,386
815,483
233,826
12,221
643
46,541
31,049
54,322
58,074
81
8,206
253,107
2,040
6,831
3,938
94,057
67,971
217,516
32,857
1,392
65,103
90
Occupational Evening Program 6,185
Other School Programs 5,034
Salaries
$1 251 551
1 5,1:1
83,292
31,015
30,332
656,337
208.659
38,835
9,900
45,328
40,000
6.750
6,831
70,130
12,776
6,185
Encumbered Funds: $16,356
(1) Adult Ed Survey 2,500 (1100 Acct)
(2) B.U. - Consultent Service 3,450 (2700 Acct)
(3) Data Processing Service 10,206 (2100 Acct)
(4) Workshops 200 (2300 Acct)
Contracted
Services Su lies Other
$35o 53, 9 320` 303 $373 874
33,217
26,728
600
253,107
2,040
23,927
9,508
1,392
51• 3,57•
6,127 13,635
(3) 25,007
21,054
(4)159,146
25,167
12,221
643
8145
3,938
67,971
217,469
10,573
7,706
21,149
(2) 8,994
18,074
81
11
ENROLLMENT - 10/1/76
GRADE 9 GRADE 10. GRADE 11 POST- GRADUATE
TOWN Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys TOTAL
Acton 9 26 7 29 6 31 0 1 109
Arlington 37 68 24 58 22 70 1 0 280
Belmont 1 15 14 30 4 32 0 0 86
Boxborough 3 3 3 5 4 8 0 0 26
Carlisle 0 3 2 14 0 14 0 0 13
Concord 1 9 6 13 6 18 0 0 53
Lexington 9 29 9 24 10 65 1 4 151
Lincoln 3 14 2 11 1 7 1 0 28
Stow 6 13 3 14 2 7 0 0 46
Sudbury 4 28 9 18 6 31 0 0 96
Wayland 8 11 2 13 10 25 0 0 69
Weston 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 0 8
SUB TOTAL 81 212 71 221 71 301 3 5
METCO 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 9
TUITION 1 8 0 7 0 14 0 0 20
TOTAL 82 220 77 231 71 305 3 5 -9-7
233 girls + 761 boys = 994 students + those in part -time afternoon and evening
programs.
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47
65,103
90
5,0314
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INITIAL OPERATING BUDGET - 1976 -7`7 $3,186,069 SUMMARY AND ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTION: EXPENDITURES:
01 Building Trades 24,100 A. Operating Total $3,186,069
02 Commercial Service 15,603 B. Construction
03 Electronics 23,841 (1) Debit 1,300,000
04 Graphics 49,228 (2) Interest 417,900
05 Health Instruction 9,509 Note: Additional expenditures may be autho-
06 Metal Fabrication 19,696 thorized on the basis of receipts of special
07 Power Mechanics 16,349 grants on revenues.
08 Technology 9,900
09 Afternoon Courses 5,046 ANTICIPATED RECEIPTS:
21 Communications C. Construction Aid 1,103,135
(English & foreign language) 12,920 D. Other State Aid 600,000
22 Human Relations (social studies) 6,755 E. Special Revenues 258,227
23 Math 10,537
24 Science 26,306 NET ASSESSMENT TO MEMBER TOWNS 2,942,607
26 Physical Education 7,500 computed as (A +B) - (C +D +E)
27 Business Instruction 1,125
31 Driver Education & OSHA 408
32 Adult Education 10,500 TOWN % OPERATING CAPITAL TOTAL
51 Instructional Resource Ctr. 34,467
52 Pupil Support Services, Acton 11.417 $265,770 $ 70,187 $335,957
spec. ed., guidance, health 44,400 Arlington 24.347 566,760 149,676 716,436
71 Principal's Offices 23,362 Belmont 10.729 249,754 65,958 315,712
72 Curriculum Support 1,052 Boxborough 2.888 67,228 17,754 84,982
73 Computer Services 13,160 Carlisle 1.375 32,008 8,453 40,461
74 Student Activities (Dean's Office) 528 Concord 6.877 160,086 42,278 202,364
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION: Lexington 17.194 400,249 105,703 505,952
75 School Committee 12,683 Lincoln 2.751 64,039 16,912 80,951
76 Superintendent's Office 2,345 Stow 4.402 102,471 27,062 129,533
77 Planning - Evaluation Office 2,912 Sudbury 9.216 214,534 56,657 271,191
OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES: Wayland 8.116 188,928 49,895 238,823
78 Business Operations, including Weston .688 16,015 4,230 20,245
all insurance 130,939
79 Transportation 302,020 TOTAL 100% $2,327,842 $614,765$2 ,942,607
80 Cafeteria 3,750
81 Operation & Maintenance of
Building 377,503
82 Debt Management -0-
90 Salaries 1,947,625
Cary Memorial Library
Report of the Treasurer -- FY76
Balance on hand July 1, 1975
Main Library
East Lexington Branch
Receipts
Fines, etc., Main Library
Fines, etc., Branch
Copy Service
Interest NOW Account
Transfer from General Investment Account --
Main Library
Transfer from General Investment Account --
East Lexington Branch
Lions Club
$22,164.40
1,441.45
633.65
138.00
8,192.12
407.88
300.00
$ 5,694.45
540.16
$ 6,234.61
33,277.50
Total $39,512.11
Expenditures
Books, Main Library $21,052.97
Books, East Lexington Branch 466.05
Dues 344.00
Professional Improvement 1,277.07
Exhibits 546.46
Children's Summer Program 322.23
Children's Room Program 276.58
Custodial Uniforms 528.70
Copy Service 33.25
Open House 1,458.85
Miscellaneous 766.88
Poetry Reading Series 75.00
Recruitment 15.85
27,163.89
Balance on hand -- NOW Account
Lexington Savings Bank June 30, 1976 $12,348.22
General Investment Account
Balance on hand July 1, 1975
Income from Investments
Fines, etc.
$ 6,054.40
3,870.77
885.10
$10,810.27
Transfer to NOW Account 8,600.00
Balance on hand June 30, 1975
Lexington Savings Bank $ 2,210.27
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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
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington Savings Bank
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.
$ 473.07
292.89
29.70
108.90
306.90
178.20
198.00
29.70
479.26
54.89
58.76
$2,210.27
Investments 1
Description
205 Shares
Prior Lien
936 Shares
575 Shares
61 Shares
128 Shares
Special Notice
200 Shares
Funds
Rate of Income Value Income
5 1/4% $ 1,100.00 $ 59.00
5 1/4% 2,210.27 329.34
5 1/4% 1,000.00 53.56
6,068.75 471.50
4% 4,000.00 160.00
2 7/8% 4,000.00 115.00
6,464.25 842.40
7,587.22 1,154.32
1,444.90 146.40
3,040.04 217.60
5 3/4% 1,937.00 113.65
2,014.29 208.00
$40,866.72 $3,870.77
Principal
General $14,471.22
Leroy and Geneva Brown 4,000.00
Beals 1,100.00
Maria Cary 400.00
Book Purchase 1,000.00
Alice Butler Cary 2,958.50
Jane Phinney 300.00
Goodwin Musical 1,100.00
Laura M. Brigham 3,100.00
George W. Sarano 300.00
War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00
Nelson W. Jenney 2,000.00
Pauline Burbank Pierce 1,000.00
Caira Robbins 300.00
Wellington Library 1,100.00
Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00
Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,000.00
Abbie C. Smith 1,000.00
Lewis L. Hoyt 1,000.00
Sue Medeiros 937.00
$40,866.72
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Robert C. Hilton
Treasurer
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 3, 1976 through
April 10, 1976.
2. All classes held in high school gymnasium, two classes
per evening.
3. Activities - instruction for beginners, high handicappers,
intermediates 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, 110 - average per class 27.
Summer Program
A. Playgrounds, Pools, Reservoir, Tennis, Arts and Crafts
1. The playgrounds opened Tuesday, July 6, 1976 and closed
Thursday August 19, 1976.
2. The pools opened Thursday, June 24, 1976 and closed
Monday September 6, 1976.
3. The reservoir opened Thursday June 24, 1976 and closed
Monday September 6, 1976.
4. Tennis lessons began Tuesday July 6, 1976 and closed
Thursday August 19, 1976.
5. Arts and Crafts were held every afternoon on all playgrounds.
Tuesday July 6, 1976 to August 19, 1976. Attendance records
over the past fibe years are:
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
Playgrounds 12,158 11,873 11,705 13,222 8,546(7wks
Pools 39,918 31,767 27,535 26,160 22,720
Reservoir(10 weeks 3 days) 54,627 52,072 52,826 47,243 40,365
Tennis Lessons g,891 2,504 1,862 1,324 1,193
Arts and Crafts 7,214 7,012 6.987 8,280 5,500
B. The playgrounds were opened for seven weeks. Swim tags sold numbered
9,896 for the 1976 season. Swim lessons at the Center Pool were given
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Tennis lessons again,
were most popular as children and adults took advantage of the town
sponsored FREE lessons. 16,210 tennis reservations were issued for use
of Lexington's courts. Night tennis under lights at the center remains
popular as reservations numbered 609. The sign in program at the Center
Courts was used again in 1976.
C. Attendance figures at the playground were: (7 weeks)
Adams 1,107 Fiske (1/2 day) 575
Harrington(1 /2 day) 505 Parker 1,033
Center 818 Franklin 1,197
Hastings 808 Bridge 947
Estabrook 1,556
8,546
D. Children's Special Needs program at Bridge School - three
classes -1) five to six -2) seven to eleven -3) 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, overnight camping etc.
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Summer program (continued)
The Program:
1. Seven weeks, Monday, July 6, 1976 - Friday, August 20,1976.
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 22 - 5 -5 -12 - 20 average daily.
Autumn Progratri
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 18,1976
through November 6, 1976.
2. All matches at Lincoln Street area.
3. Attendance 130 average for 8 Saturday sessions.
Autumn, Winter and Spring Programs
A. Ladies exercise class
1. Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 16,
1975 through May 13, 1976.
2. High school gymnasium and field house.
3. Activities - gymnastics, running in the field house, basketball,
and exercise to music toward improving mascular fitness, the
figure and coordination.
4. Attendance 3876 and average of 68 for 57 sessions.
B. Men's exercise class
1. Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
September 22, 1975 to April 7, 1976.
2. High school gymnasium and field house.
3. Activities - basketball, track, calisthenics, weights,
volleyball, etc.
4. Attendance 3060 and average of 68 for 45 sessions.
C. Chess Program - all citizens - all ages - Co -ed.
1. Friday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. January 2,1976 -
December 31, 1976.
2. All matches held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
3. Attendance - 679 - average per Friday 13 for 52 Fridays.
Winter Programs
The following programs were held on 15 Saturday mornings
from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. beginning December 6, 1975 and ending
April 3, 1976. 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 68 per class.
B. Fifth and sixth grade boys.
1. High school gymnasium and field house.
2. Attendance - average 39 per class.
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Winter Programs (Continued)
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 36 per class.
E. Special Needs children's program.
1. Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., December 6,1975
through April 3, 1976.
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., arts and crafts.
4. Attendance - average of 7 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 80 per Saturday.
G. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Program - Clarke Junior High gymnasium
8:30 - 10:00 a.m., Saturdays mornings. Average 77 per session.
H. 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.
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.
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Facilities (Continued)
7. Franklin - one junior baseball diamond, one basketball court, play-
ground 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 courts,
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 basket-
ball 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 equipment,
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.
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,
2. Permanent Bath House - NEW
3. Fenced in Beach Area - NEW
4. Picnic tables.
E. Picnic Area
1. Willards Woods - entry road, parking area, three fireplaces,
reservations by permit only, fire laws to be observed, five
tables.
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Facilities (Continued)
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.
S. 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 skating.
8. Resevoir - 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.
James Dhimos
Alice Hinkle
Daniel P. Buss, Chairman
Benedict W. Bertini, Director
Harold A. Asp, Assistant Director
Paul E. Mazerall - Ex- Officio
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Judith Uhrig
Conservation Commission
TOTAL LAND ACQUISITIONS 1964 - 1/15/77
Reimbursements Net Cost
Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town
527.8 $1,936,451 $335,406 $278,174 $1,322,871
Land Acquired - Reimbursements Completed 404.4 1,037 174 335,406 278,174 423,594
Willard's Woods - Expansions 35.5 116,786 32,906 17,997 65,883
Swenson Farm - Clematis Brook 78.4 205,747 87,100 55,050 63,797
West Farm 11 24,200 - - -- 12,100 12,100
Lyon Gift .2 - - -- - - -- - - -- - - --
Whipple Hill 33.8 105,067 47,487 17,069 40,511
Lower Vine Brook Lands 24.9 84,631 42,069 20,450 22,112
Grove & Justin Sts. 17.5 38,028 19,014 9,006 10,008
Hayden Woods 64.4 141,710 68,304 33,096 40,310
Drummer Boy Area 21.5 77,236 38,526 18,500 20,210
Concord Ave. Areas 25.7 102,890 - - -- 49,534 53,356
Chabot Gift .8 - - -- ---- -- --
Juniper Hill & Concord Ave. R.C. Gift 26.8 120,413* 45,372 75,041
Metropolitan State Hospital 6.2 - - -- - - -- - - --
Baskin Gifts .9 - - -- - - --
Old Cart Road (East St. to Vine Brook) .8 1,104 1,104
Burlington Line Buffer Strip 7.6 19,162* 19,162
Paint Mine Land Transfer 34 - --- ----
Drummer Boy Green Gift 10.3
Grassland Path .3
N. Lexington Brook Triangle (Moore Gift) 3.8
Land Acquired - Reimbursements Incomplete 123.4 899,277
Upper Vine Brook (Ashley) 9.4 37,167
Shaker Glen (Porter) 16.8 85,636*
Liberty Heights (Hillside Ave.) 5.5 8,111
Great Meadow Area (Elliott) .6 3,857
Whipple Hill (Winchester Line) 1.2 7,000
Whipple Hill (Philemon Street) 8.5+ 31,800*
Grove St. access to Paint Mine Land .7 4,491
William J. Pinard Woods 11.2 57,538
Bowman Park Extension (Mimno) 1.2 18,618
Idylwilde (Napoli) 9.4 202,022
Whipple Hill (Winchester Dr. access) .1 3,687
Waltham St. Farms (Ricci & Bonny's) 39.4 292,450
Adams St. (Chiesa) 7 70,000
Upper Vine Brook (Lexington Associates) 11.9 68,900
Waltham St. (Chabot) .5 8,000
TOTAL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 23 9
899,277
37,167
85,636
8,111
3,857
7,000
31,800
4,491
57,538
18,618
202,022
3,687
292,450
70,000
68,900
8,000
11 260
Easements Acquired (w /pedestrian access)
Munroe Brook (Living and Learning)
Jerry Cataldo Reservation (Bow St.)
Munroe Brook (Emerson Gardens).
Grove St. to Drummer Boy Access
Vine Brook ('Ingraham -Walsh -Davis Gifts)
Vine Brook (Schena)
"Edison Easement"
20.1
.8
4.8
1.5
.9
1.5 - - --
1.1 4,750
9.5 - - --
10,900
6,150
Conservation Restrictions 3.8 360
Munroe Brook (Village Circle) .5 ----
Juniper Basin (Hamilton) 2.3 - - --
Shaker Glen (Wellston) .5 360
10,900
6,150
4,750
360
360
VOTED - NOT YET ACQUIRED - 1/15/77: Vine Brook (Grant St.), .9 +; Cooke (Mass. Ave.,), 1.7; Munroe
Brook (East of Bryant Rd.), 7 +; Johnson Easement (Grove St.), 2.5; Vine Brook Easement (S of East St.),
St.), 1.1 +; Drummer Boy Green Easement, 6.1 +; West Farm Access, .7; Adams St. (Chiesa), 2.25; Bates
Rd. (Bellizia) Easement, 3 +; N. Lexington Brook (EAT), 7 +; Upper Vine Brook (Cambridge Farms), 4.4.
*Subject to eminent domain /settlement. Average Cost Per Acre: $2,506.39
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Cash on hand July 1, 1975
Receipts and investments for fiscal 1976
Expenditures and investments for fiscal 1976
Cash on hand July 1, 1976
$ 701,033.54
61,891,445.42
62 592 478.96
61,029, 5.59
$ 1,562,853.37
62,592,478.96
(All details regarding receipts and expenditures will be found on pages 148to 155)
CHECKING ACCOUNTS
Shawmut County Bank
Shawmut County Bank (Bonded Acc't)
Shawmut County Bank (Federal Revenue Sharing)
N. E. Merchants National Bank
N. E. Merchants National Bank (Non -Revenue)
First National Bank of Boston
Harvard Trust Co.
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
Newton -Waltham Bank and Trust Co.
Middlesex Bank
Boston Safe Deposit Bank
Depositors Trust Co.
Capitol Bank
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Shawmut County Bank
Shawmut County Bank (Bonded Acc't)
Shawmut County Bank (Federal Revenue Sharing)
N. E. Merchants National Bank
N. E. Merchants National Bank ( Non -Revenue)
Bad checks
In transit (First Nat'l Bank)
On hand
INVESTED CASH AS OF 6-30-76
Certificates of Deposit
Treasury Bilis
Harrington Seedling Forest (savings acc't)
Conservation Fund (savings acc't)
Bicentennial Account (savings acct)
Bicentennial Account (checking acc't)
REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNTS
$ 99,734.55
1,000.00
3,898.57
51,263.36
744.32
34,888.99
30,349.74
17,081.38
13,312.53
8,517.48
5,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
269,790.92
$ 656,863.19
70,009.72
204,473.81
100,571.12
84,381.01 1,116,298.85
$ 2,360,000.00
200,000.00
631.01
12,102.57
41,115.25
4,901.06
1,548.53
-995.31
176,210.38
$1,562,853.37
Number of tax titles on hand July 1, 1975 30
Number of tax titles during fiscal 1976 26
Number of tax titles released during fiscal 1976 -4
Number of tax titles foreclosed during fiscal 1976 0
Number of tax titles town owned -4
Total accounts 48
29,238.20*
* Does not include the 4 town -owned titles unassessed since (2) 1963, (1) 1961 and (1) 1967 with
total unpaid taxes of $103.04
Louis A. Zehner
Town Treasurer
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Transmittal Letter
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Lexington, Massachusetts
January 28, 1977
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, 1976.
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1976
Appropriation Balances as of June 30, 1976
Receipts for fiscal period July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976
Expenditures for fiscal period July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976
Municipal Indebtedness as of June 30, 1976
The cash balance of the Town Treasurer has been verified and the accounts of
the various Trust Funds audited during the fiscal period.
Assets
Cash
In Banks
Federal Revenue Sharing
Invested
Advances for Petty Cash
Treasurer
Collector
Accounts Receivable
Taxes
Levy of 1972
Personal
Levy of 1973
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1974
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1975
Personal
Real Estate
Levy of 1976
Personal
Real Estate
150.00
150.00
65.00
418.80
35.95
1,579.92
690.48
3,006.08
41,251.72
2,988.00
237,581.57
BALANCE
1,361,161.13
201,455.48
2,560,000.00
300.00
287,617.52
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
SHEET, JUNE 30, 1976
Liabilities and Reserves
Employee Payroll Deductions
Federal Withholding Taxes
State Withholding Taxes
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Union Dues
Blue Cross -Blue Shield
Insurance
Guarantee Deposits
Sewer House Connections
Water House Connections
112,035.66
33,966.97
41,836.45
293.42
29,925.55
(1,114.79) 216,943.26
59,309.58
18,415.82
Agency
County Dog Licenses
Tailings -Unclaimed Checks
Gifts - Bequests
Westview Cemetery -Perpetual Care 4,800.75
Bicentennial Gifts 1,912.40
Council on Aging 76.00
77,725.40
7,477.90
3,288.89
6,789.15
9L6I `0£ aunt' `3aauS aaumiug
Assets
Tax Titles and Possessions
Tax Titles
Tax Possessions
Departmental
Selectmen
Assessors
Sewer House Connections
Street Opening Charges
School Dept. Tuition
Westview Cemetery
Water
Liens Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Levy of 1977
Rates
House Connections
Miscellaneous
Loans Authorized
Sewers and Drains
Conservation Land
Revenue 1977
39,995.46
17,777.02
6,358.20
20.61
3,304.24
125.00
6,115.69
8,019.03
183.97
1,527.17
24,714.99
187,419.47
957.05
103.00
695,000.00
2,000,000.00
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1976
Liabilities and Reserves
Bond Anticipation Loan
57,772.48 Receipts Reserved for Appropriation
Parking meter receipts
Receipts Reserved for Special Purpose
Insurance Claims 4,584.93
C & W Trans. -Contract Resolve 29,250.70
100% Funded Chap. 90 2,156.51
Police Off Duty 4,083.00
23,942.77 Custodian Off Duty 374.25
Public Works Off Duty 363.11
Colonial Acres Sect. 3
Sub Division 20,000.00
Vinebrook Realty Sub. Div. 2,465.56
Harrington Seedling Forest 18.38
Conservation 110.00
Bicentennial Fund 4,520.39
Library Bicentennial Grant 2,250.00
Payroll Recoveries (173.64)
LAB Voc. Life Care 24,874.42
LAB Pre School Burlington 8,326.85
Autistic Pro. - Lexington (2,895.18)
Autistic Pro. - Arlington 16,213.32
Multi -Handicap Burlington 5,879.57
LAB Pre -K Bedford (45,97) 122,356.20
214,905.65
2,695,000.00
23,964,562.75
355,000.00
9,487.36
Reserve Fund - Overlay Surplus
Overlay Reserved for Abatement
Levy of 1968
Levy of 1969
Levy of 1970
Levy of 1971
Levy of 1972
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1974
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
49,925.65
2.01
1.34
496.25
1,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
33,815.36
4,446.81
103,767.50 149,529.27
9L61 `0£ aunt `2aaus aaurjg
Assets
Motor Vehicle Excise
Levy of 1971
Levy of 1972
Levy of 1973
Levy of 1974
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Special Assessments
Sewer
Unapportioned
Added to taxes
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Levy of 1977
In Lieu
Street
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Levy of 1977
Sidewalk
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Water
Unapportioned
Added to Taxes
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Committed Interest
Levy of 1975
Levy of 1976
Levy of 1977
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1976
(40.00)
28.05
17,372.84
38,970.16
53,696.94
336,881.57 446,909.56
Under Estimates
State Parks and Reservation
Metropolitan Sewage Bonds
65,591.85
303.49
649.22
(55.50)
1,174.03
36,165.51
136.28
215.13
(71.86)
9,471.10
7.97
39.20
2,231.51
6.10
123.03
230.82
662.11
(53.56)
1,683.64
6,232.78
116,826.43
7,916.42
Liabilities and Reserves
Federal Grants
Federal Revenue Sharing PL92-512 201,455.48
Aid to Education
PL 874 247,278.00
Music Project 6,021.82
Library Extension 1,152.89
Administrative Grant Title III 3,025.94
NDEA 85-864 Title III 3,090.11
State Grants
METCO
Water Pollution Control
Aid to Libraries
Personnel
Elder Affairs Co-ordinator
Educ.-Children Low Income
ESEA Lib. Part B Title IV
ACE Program
LEADS
Teacher Training Program II
Spec. Ed. PL89-313 Title I
ESEA Math Title II
Revolving Funds
School Lunch
School Athletic
Adult Education
Adult Education - Driver Ed.
Pupil School Material Recoveries
School Bus Tickets
Appropriation Balances
General Revenue
Non -Revenue
Library
Schools
Drains
Conservation
Over Estimates
MBTA
Middlesex County Tax
Met. Air Pollution Control
Special Educ. (1972-766)
Loans Authorized and Unissued
1,129.06
2,337.53
11,958.04
1,755.51
1,692.00
32,036.00
4,270.41
3,789.45
429.72
3,800.67
1,738.14
140.98
58,416.80
2,841.38
3,422.26
1,557.11
7,511.17
5,074.34
26,688,113.53
462,024.24
65,077.51
78,823.06
25,057.34
33,238.72
5,170.70
81,000.93 26,832,581.22
8,475.67
103,658.61
855.05
15,803.00
128,792.33
2,340,000.00
9L61 `0E aunr `iaaus aou lua
Assets
Apportioned Assessments
Sewer
Street
Sidewalk
Water
Suspended Assessments
Sewer
Sewer Town Owned Land
Street
Sidewalk
Water
Balance
Sheet - June 30, 1976
$31,938,370.19
Not Due
814,268.44
181,067.23
12,392.41
8,503.72
34,238.83
625.38
5,388.90
1,588.05
3,991.48
Liabilities and Reserves
Revenue Reserved Until Collected
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 446,909.56
Special Assessment 116,826.43
Tax Title and Possession 57,772.48
Departmental 23,942.77
Water 214,905.65 860,356.89
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves 26,197.63
Reserve For Petty Cash Advances 300.00
Surplus Revenue 145,694.23
DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue
Due in 1976-1995
Apportioned Street Assessment Revenue
Due in 1976-1995
1,016,231.80 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment Revenue
Due in 1976-1993
Apportioned Water Assessment Revenue
Due in 1976-1994
Suspended Sewer Revenue
45,832.64 Suspended Sewer Revenue
Town Owned Land
$1,062,064.44
Suspended Street Revenue
Suspended Sidewalk Revenue
Suspended Water Revenue
$31,938,370.19
814,268.44
181,067.23
12,392.41
8,503.72
34,238.83
625.38
5,388.90
1,588.05
3,991.48
$1,062,064.44
9L61 `0£ aunr `pals aau1Pg
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
Inside Debt Limit
General
Outside Debt Limit
General
Public Service
Enterprises
5,141,000.00
14,000.00
Trust and Investment Funds
Cash and Securities in custody of
Trustees of Public Trusts
Trust of Town Treasurer
Trustees of Cary Library
2,895,000.00
5,155,000.00
$8,050,000.00
DEBT ACCOUNTS
Serial Loans
Inside Debt Limit
Sewer 1,667,000.00
Street 14,000.00
Library 24,000.00
Town Office Building 10,000.00
Public Works Building 30,000.00
Municipal Purpose 1,100,000.00
Conservation I-75 50,000.00 2,895,000.00
Outside Debt Limit
School 5,141,000.00
Public Service
Tnterprise 14,000.00 5,155,000.00
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1976
Trust and Investment Accounts
In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts
522,269.23
58,749.89
43,076.99
$8,050,000.00
Welfare Funds
Samual J. Bridge Charitable Fund 21,104.24
Elizabeth A. Gerry Fund 2,254.65
Beals Fund 5,004.35
Harriet R. Gilmore 742.64
Jonas Gamel 905.16 30,011.04
School Funds
Robert R. Clapp Fund 1,431.81
Mathew Allen Memorial Fund 268.38
H. S. Blake Prize Fund 1,235.29
Charles E. French Medal Fund 6,937.66
Ellen A. Stone Fund 2,383.96
F. Foster and Tenney Sherburne Fund 26,109.03
Elsa W. Regestein Fund 1,221.69
Harrington Memorial Fund 10,673.83 50,261.65
Library Funds
Sarah E. Raymong 703.27
9L61 `0£ aunt `2o° S aou Mi
Balance Sheet - June 30, 1976
Trust and Investment Accounts Continued
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 0. Smith
George W. Taylor - Flag
William A. Tower
Albert Ball Tenney
Everett M. Mulliken
Perpetual Care -Colonial
Munroe
Westview
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
660.86
4,431.83
8,390.66
3,163.85
96.89
3,963.58
318.71 21,026.38
702.62
984.78
5,423.67
5,270.78
2,012.72
2,617.65
2,632.76
16,985.50
8,605.81
11,201.82
2,724.14
79,371.45
246,253.11 384,786.81
In Custody of Town Treasurer
Seedling Town Forest -Harrington 631.01
Bicentennial Celebration 46,016.31
Conservation 12,102.57
9,820.96
2,765.34
22,893.78
43,076.99
58,749.89
$624,096= $624,096.11
9L61 'OE aunt' 'pais aauemg
Town Debt and Interest
Date
10 -01 -55
12 -01 -55
09 -01 -56
11 -15 -57
08 -01 -57
08 -01 -58
07 -15 -60
04 -11 -63
02 -16-65
of -o1-66
05 -01 -71
School
Harrington School
High School (Addition)
Franklin School (Addition)
Hastings - Harrington (Addition)
Franklin School (Addition)
Diamond Junior High School
Estabrook School
High School (Addition)
Bridge School
Bowman School
Clarke Junior High School
Total School
General Purpose
09 -01 -56 Library
09 -01 -56 Town Office Building
08 -01 -57 Street - Sewer - Library
08 -22 -66 Public Works Building
11 -01 -70 Town Office (Addition)
07 -24 -73 Municipal Purpose Loan
08 -15 -75 Conservation I -75
Total General Purpose
Sewer
Fiscal Year 1976
Rate of
Interest
2.3%
2.4%
3.0%
3.5%
3.4%
2.9%
3.6%
3.0%
3.0%
3.5%
3.75%
o6 -01 -48 Trunk Construction
03 -01 -50 Trunk Construction
08 -01 -52 Sunnyfield Sewer
07 -15 -60 Trunk Construction
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction
12 -01 -55 Trunk Construction
08 -01 -59 Trunk Construction
05 -15 -59 Trunk Construction - Shade St.
02 -01 -64 Trunk Construction - Woodhaven
08 -01 -67 Trunk Construction
08 -15 -75 Sewer Loan
Total Sewer
Water
08 -01 -57 6" - 16" Mains
Total Water
Grand Total
3.0%
3.0%
3.4%
4.2%
4.2%
4.5%
4.7%
1.75%
1.75%
2.o%
3.6%
2.4%
2.4%
3.9%
3.4%
3.1%
3.8%
4.7%
3.4%
Amount of
Original Issue
700,000.00
775,000.00
470,000.00
180,000.00
60,000.00
2,050,000.00
1,045,000.00
3,200,000.00
1,345,000.00
1,510,000.00
4,300,000.00
15,635,000.00
295,000.00
215,000.00
490,000.00
328,000.00
790,000.00
1,375,000.00
50,000.00
3,543,000.00
275,000.00
190,000.00
175,000.00
330,000.00
400,000.00
70,000.00
100,000.00
210,000.00
500,000.00
750,000.00
835,000.00
3,835,000.00
260,000.00
260,000.00
Principal Paid
FY 1976
35,000.00
38,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
3,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
160,000.00
65,000.00
80,000.00
430,000.00
Balance
6 -30 -76
10,000.00
10,000.00
6,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
1,120,000.00
585,000.00
710,000.00
2,150,000.00
976,000.00 5,141,000.00
15,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00
20,000.00 40,000.00
30,000.00 30,000.00
155,000.00 --
125,000.00 1,100,000.00
-- 50,000.00
355,000.00 1,240,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
25,000.00
40,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
35,000.00
75,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
200,000.00
430,000.00
835,000.00
133,000.00 1,655,000.00
7,000.00
14,000.00
Interest
Paid
FY 1976
402.50
456.00
450.0o
450.00
255.00
10,150.00
9,900.00
38,400.00
19,500.00
27,650.00
96,750.00
204,636.50
525.00
450.00
1,700.00
1,890.00
3,255.00
52,312.50
1,175.00
61,307.50
262.50
437.50
750.00
2,970.00
240.00
36.00
877.50
1,360.00
6,975.00
17,100.00
19,622.50
50,631.00
595.00
7,000.00 14,000.00 595.00
23,273,000.00 147,100.00 8,050,000.00 316,897.00
142
Appropriation Accounts
Accounts Total
(Voted at 1975 Town Meeting) Expenditures
Selectmen
Personal Services
Expenses
Town Manager
Personal Services
Expenses
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Clerical Pool
Office Furniture & Fixtures
Professional Services
Fire & Police Medical
Guides Director
Out -of -State Travel
Train. & Travel Out -of -State
Tuition & Training Fees
In -State Travel
Selectmen's Jurisdiction
Community Services
Juvenile Services
Safety Program
Town Clerk
Approp. & Balance
Transfer 6/30/76
Balances
To E & D To 1977 FY
46,232.54 47,559.00 1,326.46 1,326.46
11,739.68 11,948.88 209.20 209.20
59,477.00 62,402.00 2,925.00 2,925.00
985.16 1,500.00 514.84 423.81
18,486.00 30,383.00 11,897.00 11,897.00
1,141.76 3,500.00 2,358.24 108.24
7,726.64 11,500.00 3,773.36
6,909.67 7,250.00 340.33
1,000.00 1,000.00
3,402.20 4,000.00 597.80 597.80
860.00 2,775.00 1,915.00 1,915.00
8,355.50 10,050.00 1,694.50 1,694.50
7,282.90 7,500.00 217.10 217.10
50.00 50.00 50.00
11,298.73 12,382.00 1,083.27 1,083.27
499.88 500.00 .12 .12
Personal Services 44,944.00 45,205.00 261.00 261.00
Expenses 659.63 1,365.00 705.37 705.37
Vital Statistics 220.83 650.00 429.17 429.17
Personnel Department
Personal Services
Expenses
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
Board of Registrars, Pers.Serv.
Expenses
Appropriation Comm. Expenses
Misc. Committees & Boards 1,121
Town Celebration Comm. Expenses 5,363
Historic Districts Comm. Expenses 1,517
Conserv. Commission Expenses 4,025
Recreation Committee Pers. Serv. 76,412
Expenses 18,375
Treasurer's & Collector's
Personal Services
Expenses
Foreclosure & Redemption
Comptroller
Personal Services
Expenses
Comptroller's Jurisdiction
Office Mach /Capital Outlay 6,897
Office Mach /Maint & Repairs 6,992
Offices Services /Copier Supp. 6,838
Metered Mail 22,267
Assessors Personal Services 49,978
Expenses 7,541
Health Dept. Personal Services 34,450
Expenses 4,744
*An additional $500 was appr
Administration Expense
15,445.62 22,540.00 7,094.38 7,094.38
1,919.26 3,200.00 1,280.74 10.64
9,100.20 9,321.00 220.80 220.80
1,009.03 3,185.00 2,175.97 2,175.97
48,037.34 49,001.00 963.66 963.66
3,051.12 3,131.00 79•.88 26.03
258,901.66 260,500.00 1,598.34 1,598.34
210,054.70 210,470.00 415.30
12,000.00 12,000.00
42,400.00 42,400.00
9,931.30 10,000.00 68.70 68.70
6,932.48 7,640.00 707.52 707.52
7,833.40 11,900.00 4,066.60 4,066.60
5,647.04 6,350.00 702.96 702.96
1,761.45 6,675.00 4,913.55 4,913.55
3,439.16 3,800.00 360.84 360.84
.56 1,600.00 478.44 478.44
.47 5,500.00 136.53 136.53
. 73 1,900.00 382.27 340.27
. 73 4,355.00 329.27 213.07
.90 76,948.00 535.10 535.10
.09 19,225.00 849.91 802.21
63,243.82 64,356.00 1,112.18 1,112.18
5,476.98 9,275.00 3,798.02 3,798.02
919.30 1,500.00 580.70
84,851.05 85,045.00 193.95 193.95
2,461.86 * 3,600.00 1,138.14 11.72
.31 6,900.00 2.69 2.69
.06 7,000.00 7.94 7.94
.17 7,400.00 561.83 12.78
.15 22,325.00 57.85 57.85
.47 51,832.00 1,853.53 1,853.53
.78 7,600.00 58.22 41.57
.37 34,967.00 516.63 516.63
.68 9,070.00 4,325.32 3,425.32
opriated from General Revenue Sharing Funds for
143
91.03
2,250,00
3,773.36
340.33
1,270.10
53.85
415.30
42.00
116.20
47.70
580.70
1,126.42
549.05
16.65
900.00
Appropriation Accounts
Accounts Total
(Voted at 1975 Town Meeting) Expenditures
Mystic Valley Mental Health 30,033.00
Lexington Visiting Nurse Assoc. 5,619.80
Rabies Clinic 1,726.95
Health Jurisdiction Dog Off.
Personal Services 14,568.82
Expenses 3,757.02
Police Dept. Personal Services 919,819.05
Expenses 82,034.23
Parking Meter Maint. 997.60
Fire Dept. Personal Services 859,736.31
Expenses 49,324.52
Ambulance Maint. 1,215.96
Local Disaster Serv. Pers. Serv. 1,000.00
Expenses 557.95
Auxiliary Fire Expenses
Inspection Dept. Personal Serv. 49,020.81
Expenses 983.56
Dept. of Public Works Pers.Serv.989,291.96
Dir. of Public Works Pers.Serv. 136,622.01
Expenses 6,203.64
Engineering Personal Services 181,141.74
Expenses
Town Bldg. Maint. Pers. Serv.
Expenses
Highway Maint.
Road Machinery
Snow Removal
Traffic Reg. & Street Signs
Street Lights
Sewer Maint. & Sewer Services
Garbage Collection
Sanitary Landfill
Water Maint.
Park Dept. Expenses
Insect Suppression
Shade Trees
Dutch Elm Disease
Cemetery Expenses
Veterans'Benefits Pers. Serv.
Administration Expenses
Aid & Expenses
Graves Registration
Soldiers' Burials
Library - Personal Services
Expenses
Board of Retirement
Contributory Pension Fund 373,125.00
Non - Contrib. Pension Fund 135,938.63
Expenses 2,900.00
Education /Public Schools 13,637.760.71
Regional Voc Tech School
Operating Budget 373,158.00
Capital Budget 127,889.00
Interest on Debt 296,099.50
Tax & Bond Anticipation Loan 83,741.60
Maturing Debt 1,471,000.00
Article 5,(For Personal
Services Adj. (approx)) 337,520.00
Approp. &
Transfer
Balance
6/30/76
30,033.00
6,840.00 1,220.20
2,035.00 308.05
14,674.00 105.18
4,070.00 312.98
963.052.00 43,232.95
* 83,925.00 1,890.77
1,000.00 2.40
878,518.00 18,781.69
53,335.00 4,010.48
1,925.00 709.04
1,500.00 500.00
1,000.00 442.05
300.00 300.00
51,737.00 2,716.19
1,450.00 466.44
1,044,100.00 54,808.04
139,707.00 3,084.99
7,350.00 1,146.36
197,509.00 16,367.26
4,335.08 4,350.00 14.92
47,905.24 49,814.00 1,908.76
121,258.85 127,500.00 6,241.15
38,009.74 68,300.00 30,290.26
131,335.65 131,335.65
116,906.14 117,207.12 300.98
19,607.55 20,000.00 392.45
181,079.39 181,079.39
46,678.32 46,678.32
84,000.00 84,000.00
34,056.34 59,925.00 25,868.66
40,935.01 42,975.00 2,039.99
34,002.07 34,990.00 987.93
7,559.54 8,575.00 1,015.46
8,631.54 10,100.00 1,468.46
3,096.89 4,200.00 1,103.11
5,683,48 6,200.00 516.52
8,062.00 8,062.00
133.95 150.00 16.05
32,662.26 55,000.00 22,337.74
361.85 400.00 38.15
250.00 250.00
320,750.72 331,060.00 10,309.28
114,199.29 115,150.00 950.71
TOTAL ARTICLES 4 & 5 22,508,683.63
*An additional $25,000 was appropriated an
General Revenue Sharing Funds for Police
* *And additional $448,495 was appropriated
federal funds
373,125.00
146,000.00 10,061.37
2,900.00
** 13,707,749.00 69,988.29
373,158.00
127,889.00
296,100.00 .50
100,000.00 16,258.40
1,471,000.00
1,688.00 1,688.00
22,935,001.36 426,317.73
d expended from
Vehicles.
from state and
144
Balances
To E & D To 1977 FY
1,220.20
308.05
105.18
62.98
43,232.95
450.60
2.40
18,781.69
2,913.47
709.04
500.00
442.05
300.00
2,716.19
466.44
54,808.04
3,084.99
16,367.26
4.88
1,908.76
3,417.43
2,923.71
300.98
25,868.66
2,039.99
987.93
1,015.46
1,468.46
1,103.11
516.52
16.05
17,337.74
38.15
250.00
10,309.28
.89
10,061.37
13,963.29
.50
16,258.40
1,688.00
250.00
1,440.17
1,097.01
1,146.36
10.04
2,823.72
27,366.55
392.45
5,000.00
949.82
56,025.00
312,117.20 108,073.81
* 6,126.72
to overlay surp.
Appropriation Accounts
Orig. Appro-
priation
1976 Articles
Sewer Main Art. 12 50,000.00
1975 Articles
Unpaid Bills, Art. 7 664.60
Reserve Fund, Art. 8 125,000.00
Drains Constr., Art. 17 40,000.00
Water Mains Constr., Art. 18 50,000.00
Sidewalk Constr., Art. 19 21,000.00
Sewer Main Constr., Art. 20 340,000.00
Trunk Sewer /Concord Ave., Art. 21 70,000.00
Trunk Sewer /Moon Hill, Art. 22 67,000.00
*Street Striping Machine, Art. 24 12,000.00
Purchase of ambulance, Art. 25 5,000.00
Chap. 90 /Hancock St., Art. 26 60,000.00
Chap. 90 /Maint., Art. 27 6,000.00
Westview Cemetery Devel., Art. 29 24,000.00
Air Condit /E.Lexington Lib., Art. 30 20,000.00
Reimbursing Subdividers, Art. 32 5,000.00
Engineering Services, Art. 33 23,000.00
Dog Kennel Constr., Art. 34 19,500.00
Lighting Baseball Field, Art. 35 38,000.00
Old Res. Bathhouse & Fence, Art. 36 55,000.00
Path /Walking & Bicycling, Art. 38 5,000.00
Conserv. Land, Art. 40 *2,000,000.00
Conserv. Land, Art. 42 6,000.00
Conserv. Land /Mimno, Art. 43 * 20,000.00
Conserv. Land /Napoli Prop,Art. 44 * 205,000.00
Conserv. Land /Lex. Assoc., Art.45 * 70,000.00
Conserv. Land /H.I. Pinard, Art.46 * 60,000.00
Street Construction, Art. 49 20,000.00
Street Acceptance, Art. 61 1,000.00
Council on Aging, Art. 75 5,000.00
Revaluation of Taxable Prop. Art.78 30,000.00
*Plus $124,000 voted for Road Mach. equipment out
1974 Articles
Cost of Appraisals, Art. 14 1,000.00
Westview Cemetery Devel. Art. 15 4,000.00
Curbing Constr., Art. 16 5,000.00
Drains Constr., Art. 17 35,000.00
Water Constr., Art. 18 25,000.00
Sidewalk Constr., Art. 19A 57,000.00
Sewer Laterals, Art. 20 350,000.00
Sewer Trunk /Carriage Dr., Art. 21 60,000.00
Road Machinery, Art. 24 119,000.00
Chap. 90 /Hancock St., Art. 25 60,000.00
Improv. Traffic Control Sig.,Art.28 10,000.00
Bicentennial Celebration, Art. 34 95,000.00
Picnic Area, Art. 38 8,000.00
Reconstr. Tennis Courts, Art. 42 31,000.00
Purchase of Ambulance, Art. 43 20,000.00
Conserv. Land /Graziano, Art. 46 40,000.00
Conserv. Land /Hillside Ave., Art. 48 15,000.00
Conserv. Easement /Vinebrook, Att. 52 11,000.00
*Conserv. Fund, Art. 55 12,000.00
Street Constr., Art. 61 20,000.00
L.H.A. Plan /Low Income Hous., Art. 68 21,000.00
Off -duty Details, Art. 71 2,000.00
Plan. Board Study /Wet Land, Art. 85 5,000.00
Plan. Board Study /LexMaster Pln.Art.86 5,000.00
Plan. Board Study /Rec & Prkg. Art. 87 10,000.00
1974 Carry Over
Selectmen Expenses
Office Furniture & Fixture
Fire & Police Medical
Planning Board Expenses
*The balance of Art. 55, "74 A.T.M. include Art. 61,
of
Total Ex- Appro. &
penditures Transfer
50,000.00 50,000.00
Balance
Balances
6/30/7 To E &D To 1977 FY
664.60 664.60
7,961.40 7,961.40 7,961.40
19,818.21 40,000.00 20,181.79
30,249.94 50,000.00 19,750.06
164.00 21,000.00 20,836.00
33,861.68 340,000.00 306,138.32
275.00 70,000.00 69,725.00
38,579.41 67,000.00 28,420.59
11,990.00 12,000.00 10.00 10.00
1,655.11 5,000.00 3,344.89
60,000.00 60,000.00
6,000.00 6,000.00
5,809.81 24,000.00 18,190.19
10,616.75 20,000.00 9,383.25
4,962.30 5,000.00 37.70
23,000.00 23,000.00
16,156.89 19,500.00 3,343.11
5,567.01 38,000.00 32,432.99 32,432.99
(General Revenue Sharing - Balance $13,007.33)
5,000.00 5,000.00
Bond authorized not issued
4,491.25 6,000.00 1,508.75
18,514.02 20,000.00 1,485.98
201,950.70 205,000.00 3,049.30
70,000.00 70,000.00
57,537.95 60,000.00 2,462.05
20,000.00 20,000.00
1,000.00 1,000.00
(General Revenue Sharing - Balance $3,656.34)
30,000.00 30,000.00
Revenue Sharing Fund - (Balance $3,578.03)
1,000.00
4,000.00 4,000,.00
292.29 292.29
2,578.71 30,197.62
6,827.25 6,827.25
1,845.94 12,389.90
187,399.56 270,998.23
54,479.49 59,479.49
77,119.80 78,161.00
60,000.00
9,983.50
Invested balance
2,400.00 7,200.00
389.89 10,651.97
20,000.00 20,000.00
30,100.00 38,300.00
1,177.00 9,287.77
4,850.00 11,000.00
Invested balance
6,744.61 17,558.86
2,719.42 18,033.36
112.00 2,000.00
571.05 5,000.00
3,131.50 5,000.00
9,544.92 10,000.00
172.98 181.01
1,668.88 1,836.00
640.00 640.00
192.00
'73
145
1,000.00
27,618.91
10,543.96
83,598.67
5,000.00
1,041.20
60,000.00
9,983.50
50,536.70
4,800.00
10,262.08
8,200.00
8,110.77
6,150.00
12,212.57
10,814.25
15,313.94
1,888.00
4,428.95
1,868.50
455.08
8.03
9,983.50
8.03
167.12 167.12
192.00 192.00
20,181.79
19,750.06
20,836.00
306,138.32
69,725.00
28,420.59
3,344.89
60,000.00
6,000.00
18,190.19
9,383.25
37.70
23,000.00
3,343.11
5,000.00
1,508.75
1,485.98
3,049.30
70,000.00
2,462.05
30,000.00
1,000.00
27,618.91
10,543.96
83,598.67
5,000.00
1,041.20
60,000.00
4,800.00
10,262.08
8,200.00
8,110.77
6,150.00
10,814.25
15,313.94
1,888.00
4,428.95
1,868.50
455.08
Appropriation Accounts
Orig. Appro- Total Ex- Appro. & Balance Balances
priation penditures Transfer 6/30/76 To E &D To 1977 FY
Munic. Prop. & Wrkm. Comp. 15,000.00 15,000.00
Election /Selectmen 1,078.44 1,078.44
Registrars' Personal Serv. 44.69 150.00 105.31 105.31
Collector's Expenses 199.33 199.33
Foreclosure & Redemption 50.00 50.00 50.00
Office Mach /Capital Outlay 693.00 693.00
Health Expenses 108.00 108.00
Dog Officers Expenses 302.00 349.22 47.22 47.22
Fire Expenses 2,999.50 3,005.99 6.49 6.49
Town Bldg. Maint. Expenses 12.00 12.50 .50 .50
Highway Maint. 2,206.73 2,206.73
Road Machinery 2,966.16 3,003.77 37.61 37.61
Sewer Maint. & Sewer Serv. 97.40 119.98 22.58 22.58
Water Maint. & Water Serv. 6,355.54 6,355.54
Park Expenses 6,581.86 20,338.77 13,756.91 13,756.91
Dutch Elm Disease 35.95 35.95 35.95
Veterans' Benefits /Aid & Expenses 100.00 100.00 100.00
Public Schools /Education 11,745.48 12,529.50 784.02 784.02
1973 Carry Over
Public Schools /Education Pers. Serv. 17,577.14 17,577.14 17,577.14
Public Schools /Education Expenses 923.75 21,320.59 20,396.84 20,396.84
1973 Articles
Supplemental Sewer Art. 12 25,000.00 4,227.79 8,872.34 4,644.55 4,644.55
Westview Cemetery Devel., Art. 15 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Drains Construction, Art. 17 * 50,000.00 5,170.70 5,170.70 5,170.70
Sidewalk Contruction, Art. 19 25,000.00 7,570.30 7,570.30
Sewer Laterals, Art. 20 * 640,000.00 230,031.85 230,013.85
Trunk Sewer /Turning Mill, Art. 21 * 120,000.00 9,393.06 9,393.06
Trunk Sewer /Hayes Lane, Art. 23 76,800.00 630.51 630.51 630.51
Engineering Survey & Design, Art. 26 8,000.00 367.50 8,000.00 7,632.50 7,632.50
Sanitary Landfill Study, Art. 28 15,000.00 1,872.27 1,872.27
Brook & Stream Cleaning, Art. 29 15,000.00 175.71 12,769.57 12,593.86 12,593.86
Library Remodeling, Art. 34A * 400,000.00 52,532.67 60,728.16 8,195.49 8,195.49
Library Equipment, Art. 34B * 35,000.00 12,139.43 14,956.10 2,816.67 2,816.67
Library Addition, Art. 34C *1,015,000.00 34,506.22 48,551.40 14,045.18 14,045.18
Dog Kennel Contr., Art. 37 10,000.00 8,822.65 8,822.65
Bicycle Path, Art. 44 2,500.00 396.33 396.33
Conserv. Land /Porter Waymint,Art.55* 90,000.00 4,003.60 4,003.60 4,003.60
Conserv. Easement /Lucky Pen. Art. 57 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Conserv. Easement /Johnson Prop.Art.58 5,000.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00
Conserv. Fund, Art. 61 10,000.00 Invested see Article 55, '74
1972 Articles
Selectmen Appraisals & Option,Art.14 2,500.00 475.00 2,500.00 2,025.00 2,025.00
Westview Cemetery Devel., Art. 15 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Sidewalks, Art. 19 50,000.00 1,328.00 6,075.32 4,747.32 4,747.32
Sewer Mains, Art. 20 480,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Trunk Sewer, Art. 21 120,000.00 1,303.16 1,303.16 1,303.16
Chap. 90 /East St., Art. 31 69,500.00 2,004.04 2,004.04
Emergency Generator, Art. 37 6,000.00 469.39 469.39 269.39 200.00
Purch & Install Radio Comm, Art.38 9,680.08 418.50 418.50
Traf. Lts. Concord /Waltham,Art. 41 20,000.00 (.03) 3,653.90 3,653.93 3,653.93
Path /Walking /Bicyl /Willard Wds.Art45 2,500.00 1.66 1,364.05 1,362.39 1,362.39
Water Supply /Old Res., Art. 46 3,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Selectmen Land /Bevington /Stankard 54 25,000.00 1,841.75 1,841.75 1,841.75
Selectmen Ashley Lex Assoc. Art. 58 30,000.00 7,148.20 7,148.20 7,148.20
Conserv. Land Ashley Lex Assoc. 59 40,000.00 1,000.00 2,833.20 1,833.20 1,833.20
Conserv. Land /Munroe Brook, Art. 61 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00
1971 Articles
New Jr. High, Art. 2 1/71 * 4,300,000.00 13,686.37 41,899.54 28,213.17 28,213.17
Stedman Rd. /Landtaking Art.3,1 /71 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Sewer Main & Pump /BedAFB Art.4 1/71 *175,000.00 Bond authorized not issued
Conserv. Buffer Strip /Turning Mill 35,000.00 19,162.30 19,162.30 19,162.30
Westview Cem. Devel. Art. 15 8,000.00 1,171.59 1,171.59
Sewer Laterals, Art. 20 350,000.00 23,737.47 24,698.43 960.96 960.96
Engineering Serv., Art. 29 5,000.00 1,938.55 1,938.55
146
Appropriation Accounts
Chap. 90 Constr. East St. Art.35
Disaster Comm. System, Art. 41
Conserv. Land /Cooke, Art. 63
1970 Articles
Trunk Sewer, Art. 21
Engineering Services, Art. 29
Reimbursing Subdividers, Art. 30
Town Office Constr., Art. 32C
Town Office Bldg. Remodeling,Art.32
Land Purch /Woburn St., Art. 48
Wallis Ct. /Mass. Ave. Art. 49
1969 Articles
Conserv. Land /Caldwell /Busa Art. 73
Conserv. Land Art. 75,82,83
1968 Articles
Chap. 90 Constr.Lowell St. Art.5,6/
Selectmen Options, Art. 32
Land /Lloyd Prop. Art. 56
Land /Harrington SchlWoburn St.Art.5
Sewer Main Bedford & AFB Art. 74
1967 Articles
Conserv. Land /Kingston Home,Art. 80
1966 Articles
Sewer Water Mains & Drains Art.4 6/
Conserv. Land /Winch /Arl.line Art. 8
1965, 64, 63 Articles
Land /Vallfld St. Art. 75, 1965
Bridge School, Art. 6, 1964
Bowman School, Art. 7, 1964
Land /Meaghvlle, Art. 45, 1963
Land /Willard Wds. Art. 37, 1962
*Includes bonded funds
GRAND TOTAL
Orig. Appro-
priation
17,000.00
5,000.00
7,000.00
Total Ex- Appro. & Balance
penditures Transfer 6/30/76
2,303.91 2,640.95 337.04
5,000.00 5,000.00
6,000.00 6,000.00
50,000.00 960.00
5,000.00 2,321.45
10,000.00
* 636,505.00
T *306,791.00
120,000.00
12,000.00
18,500.00
2,500.00
68 1,804.24
2,500.00
57,500.00 55,681.15
8 16,600.00
* 575,000.00
46,802.61
66 22,300.00 5,992.49
1 20,975.00 425.00
3,000.00
1,345,000.00
1,510,000.00 1,303.10
10,000.00 2,157.28
54,500.00 9,105.00
4,648.87 3,688.87
2,321.45
17.21 17.21
37,417.78 37,417.78
8,900.00 8,900.00
2,400.00 2,400.00
2,500.00 2,500.00
1,804.24
794.50 794.50
8,705.63 (46,975.52)
2,241.00 2,241.00
(46,802.61)
12,627.98 6,635.49
1,712.00 1,287.00
2,685.00 2,685.00
6,318.65 5,015.55
8,726.25 6,568.97
3,247.54 (5,857.46)
Balances
To E &D To 1977 FY
337.04
5,000.00
6,000.00
6,635.49
3,688.87
17.21
37,417.78
8,900.00
2,400.00
2,500.00
794.50
(46,975.52)
2,241.00
(46,802.61)
1,287.00
2,685.00
5,015.55
6,568.97
(5,857.46)
24,059,280.59 1,635,251.28 1,236,987.98
25,694,531.87 (To E &D) 351,742.19
(To overlay 46,521.11
surp) 398,263.30
147
Schedule of Receipts
July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976
FY 1976
General Revenue
Taxes Other Purposes
Elder Affairs Coordinator
Local Personnel Grant
Property 17,826,524.20 Highway Fund
Tax Title Redemption 3,073.26 Aid to Public Libraries
Sale Tax Possession 2,089.06 Water Pollution Control
Water Pollution Reimb.
From the Commonwealth Local Aid Fund
Income
Valuation 39,140.00 Total Gifts from State
Education 944,121.04
Loss of Taxes 19,577.90 Grants from County
Dog Fund
Total Taxes
Licenses and Permits
18,834,525.46
Commercial Revenue
Special Assessments
Alcoholic 20,957.00 Sewer 106,966.67
All Other 35,918.00 Street and Sidewalk 32,204.24
Water 1,105.28
2,000.00
2,500.00
145,662.37
11,957.25
36,536.00
5,084.00
149,096.50
3,195,413.76
6,030.49
Total Licenses and Permits 56,875.00
Total Special Assessments 140,276.19
Fines and Forfeitures
Court Fines 44,833.00 Privileges
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 1,277,975.31
Gifts and Grants Parking Meter Receipts
a. On Street 23,333.50
Federal Government
Total Privileges 1,301,308.81
School
PL874 177,512.00 Departmental
a. General Government
Personnel Grant I.P.A. 1,500.00 Selectmen 327.75
Assessors 3,050.57
Revenue Sharing Funds 343,792.00 Town Clerk 4,322.70
Inspection 38.00
Total Grants from Federal Government 522,804.00 Board of Appeals 2,721.25
Planning Board 202.00
Grants from State
Total General Government 10,662.27
School
Food Services 143,410.25 b. Public Safety
Vocational Education 5,721.00 Police 65,585.75
Transportation 101,728.00 Fire 1.00
Building Assistance 1,067,353.35 Dog Officer 4,764.59
Sealer Weights & Measures 424.30
Other School
PL90 -318 2,000.00 Total Public Safety 70,775.64
Teacher Training Prog. II 34,300.00
Special Education 603,233.06 c. Health and Sanitation
Regional School Aid 58,379.98 Health 84.00
PL89 -313 Title I 9,600.00
EASA Library, Title IV, Part. B 4,270.41 Sanitation
ACE Program 23,436.00 Sewer House Connection 538.13
METCO 480,859.00 Sewer Rates 6,675.00
N.D.E.A. Title III 3,090.11
Children Low Income Families 69,726.00 Total Health and Sanitation 7,297.13
Library Extension 1,000.00
Autistic Arlington 32,500.00 d. Highways
Magnet Educ. Program 18,000.00 State and County 20,695.03
L.E.A.D.S. 172,970.48
L.A.B. Pre - School, Burlington 11,000.00 e. Veterans Services
Reimbursement for Relief 18,738.62
148
Schedule of Receipts
f. Schools Interest
Tuition from Individuals 33,880.43 On Taxes and Assessments 70,984.68
Tuition from Municipalities 10,223.41 On Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 911.01
Sale of Books & Supplies 554.94 On Tax Title 928.49
On Investments 283,340.01
Miscellaneous On Bonded Investments 7,062.16
Athletics 10,064.85 Accrued on Loan 2,195.30
Food Services 395,546.57 Revenue Sharing Invested 9,190.27
Rentals 20,659.76
Pupil Material Recovery 3,457.75 Total Interest 374,611.92
School Bus Tickets 16,279.29
Other 1,416.08 Municipal Indebtedness
L.A.B. Life Care 60,754.63
Autistic Arlington 55,900.00 Bond Issue 885,000.00
Autistic Lexington 11,000.00 Premium on Sale of Securities 1,318.65
Multi- Handicap -Burl. 21,864.70 Bond Anticipation Loan 355,000.00
L.A.B. Pre -K Burlington 53,410.00
Pre -K Bedford 9,434.00 Total Municipal Indebtedness 1,241,318.65
Total School 704,446.41 Agency Trusts and Investments
g. Recreation 16,352.00 Time Certificate of Deposit 30,461,750.00
State Sporting Licenses 6,286.00
h. Unclassified County Dog Licenses 10,163.00
Ambulance Rentals 8,885.40 Deposits from Services 56,044.10
Miscellaneous 152,308.59
Payroll Deductions
Total Unclassified 161,193.99 Federal Withholding Tax 2,556,540.52
State Withholding Tax 729,989.09
Total Departmental 1,010,161.09 Employee Insurance 11,870.27
Employee Blue Cross 255,105.62
Public Service Enterprises Teacher Annuity Fund 166,195.81
Teachers Union Dues 58,594.00
Water Non - Teacher Union Dues 15,435.83
Sale of Water 728,222.13
Liens 42,824.88 Total Agency Trusts and Investments 34,327,974.24
House Connections 281.61
In Lieu 683.20 Refunds
Miscellaneous 1,151.11
Total Public Service Enterprises 773,162.93
School Department 2,357.50
Public Works 405.08
Miscellaneous 91.50
Cemeteries
Sale of Lots and Graves 15,322.22' Total Refunds 2,854.08
Care of Lots and Graves 27,330.50
Miscellaneous 17.764.00 Total Receipts 61,892,566.34
Total Cemeteries 60,416.72
149
Schedule of Expenses
Appropriation Committee
Expenses
Selectmen
Personal Services
General Government
July 1, 1975 - June 30, 1976
Town Clerk (Continued)
3,439.16 Expenses
Supplies 347.28
Services 312.35
Vital Statistics 220.83
46,232.54
Personnel Department
Expenses
Selectmen 1,000.00 Personal Services
Supplies 6,879.85
Services 3,859.83 Expenses
Juvenile Services 11,298.73 Registration
Safety Program 499.88
Carry Over 1975 172.98 Personal Services
Director of Guides 1,000.00 Expenses
Carry Over 1975
Town Manager
Personal Services 59,477.00 Elections
Jurisdiction of Selectmen
Expenses Carry Over 1975
Supplies 682.76 Jurisdiction of Town Clerk
Services 302.40
Law Department
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
Clerical Pool - Personal Services 18,486.00 Fees
Office Furniture & Fixtures 1,141.76 Expenses
Carry Over 1,668.88
Professional Services 7,726.64 Treasurer & Collector
Police & Fire Medical 6,909.67
Carry Over 640.00 Personal Services
Out -Of -State Travel 3,402.20
Training and Travel - Out -Of -State 860,00 Expenses
Tuition and Training Fees 8,355.50 Supplies
In -State Travel 7,282.90 Services
Carry Over 1975
Printing Town Report 12,000.00
Foreclosure & Redemption
Town Insurance
Municipal Property & Workmen's Comp. 210,054.70 Assessors' Department
Group Insurance & Blue Cross 258,901.66
Carry Over 1975 (w.c.) 15,000.00 Personal Services
Town Comptroller Expenses
Personal Services 84,851.05 Supplies
Services
Expenses
Supplies 748.65 Director of Public Works
Services 1,713.21
Capital Expenditures 6,897.31 Personal Services
Repairs to Office Equipment 6,992.06
Office Services 6,838.17 Expenses
Metered Mail 22,267.15
Carry Over 1975 693.00 Public Works Department
Town Clerk Personal Services
Personal Services 44,944.00
150
15,445.62
1,919.26
5,647.04
1,761.45
44.69
6,932.48
1,078.44
7,833.40
42,400.00
9,931.30
63,243.82
567.26
4,909.72
199.33
919.30
49,978.47
597.27
6,944.51
136,622.01
6,203.64
989,291.96
Schedule of Expenses
Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg.
Personal Services
Expenses
Carry Over 1975
Engineering
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Office Equipment
Article 26 - 1973
Article 29 - 1971
Article 29 - 1970
Police Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Automotive
Public Safety
Uniforms
Other
Services
Communications
Repair to Auto Equipment
Public Safety Equipment
Other
Equipment
Parking Meter Fund
Fire Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Automotive
Fuel
Public Safety
Clothing
Other
Carry Over 1975
Services
Communications
Repair to Auto Equipment
Repair Fire Alarm System
Other
Equipment
Article 43 - 1974
47,905.24
121,258.85
12.00
Board of Appeals
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Planning Board
181,141.74
Personal Services
2,867.18
1,009.55
458.35
Expenses
Supplies
Services
367.50 Article 87 - 1974
1,938.55
2,321.45 Total General Government
Protection of Persons and Property
Fire Department (Continued)
Ambulance Maintenance
Disaster Services
Personal Services
919,819.05
36,227.30
2,722.51
12,985.44
7,925.45
13,525.73
1,908.34
1,064.56
2,864.00
2,810.90
997.60
859,736.31
8,560.44
4,935.13
2,175.57
5,782.76
3,329.22
2,999.50
Expenses
Article 25 - 1975
Article 38 - 1972
Inspection Department
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services •
Insect Suppression
Expenses
Shade Tree
Expenses
Dutch Elm Disease
Expenses
9,100.20
171.53
837.50
48,037.34
558.41
2,492.71
9,544.92
2,646,594.09
1,215.96
1,000.00
557.95
1,655.11
418.50
49,020.81
241.47
742.09
7,559.54
8,631.54
3,096.89
4,505.44 Total Protection of Persons & Property 2,009,051.07
2,505.73
5,749.87
10,368.86
1,411.50
20,000.00
151
Schedule of Expenses
Health and Sanitation
Health Department Sanitary Landfill 34,056.34
Article 34 - 1975 16,156.89
Personal Services 34,450.37 Article 28 - 1973 1,872.27
Article 37 - 1973 8,822.65
Expenses
Supplies 1,616.22 Sewer Maintenance
Services Expenses 46,678.32
Professional 6,294.80 Carry Over - 1975 97.40
Equipment 1,316.37
Other 1,137.09 Water Pollution Control #217 11,121.04
Carry Over 1975 108.00
Sewer Services
Mystic Valley Mental Health 30,033.00 Article 12 - 1976 50,000.00
Article 20 - 1975 33,861.68
Rabies Clinic 1,726.95 Article 21 - 1975 275.00
Article 22 - 1975 38,579.41
Dog Officer Article 20 - 1974 187,399.56
Article 21 - 1974 54,479.49
Personal Services 14,568.82 Article 12 - 1973 4,227.79
Article 20 - 1973 230,031.85
Expenses Article 21 - 1973 9,393.06
Supplies 1,529.14 Article 20 - 1972 2,000.00
Services 2,227.88 Article 20 - 1971 23,737.47
Carry Over 1975 302.00 Article 21 - 1970 960.00
Article 4 - 1966 5,992.49
Garbage Collection 84,000.00
Total Health and Sanitation 939,053.35
Highway Maintenance
Highway Maintenance Snow Removal
Expenses 38,009.74 Expenses 116,906.14
Carry Over 1975 2,206.73
Article 17 - 1975 19,818.21 Traffic Regulation Control & Street Signs
Article 19 - 1975 164.00
Article 61 - 1975 1,000.00 Expenses 19,607.52
Article 16 - 1974 292.29
Article 17 - 1974 2,578.71 Street Lights
Article 19A - 1974 1,845.94
Article 61 - 1974 6,744.61 Expenses 181,079.39
Article 19 - 1973 7,570.30
Article 19 - 1972 1,328.00 Total Highway Maintenance 628,675.38
Article 31 - 1972 2,004.04
Article 35 - 1971 2,303.91
Article 5 - 1968 1,804.24
Road Machinery
Expenses
Carry Over 1975
Article 24 -81975
Article 24 - 1974
131,335.65
2,966.16
11,990.00
77,119.80
152
Schedule of Expenses
Veterans' Benefits
Administration
Personal Services
Expenses
Supplies
Services
Aid and Expenses
Cash Grants
Medical Expenditures
Graves Registration
Total Veterans' Benefits
Schools
Administration
Personal Services
Administration
Clerical
Expenses
Instruction
Personal Services
Coordinators & Dept.
Principals
Teachers
Librarians
Guidance Counsellors
Psychologists
Secretaries & Clerks
Expenses
Textbooks
Contractual Services
Supplies & Materials
Capital Outlay
Tuition
Other
Other School Services
8,062.00
98.95
35.00
31,174.62
1,487.64
361.85
41,220.06
158,512.20
140,919.74
70,130.57
Heads 339,880.47
454,718.20
8,018,029.33
276,369.46
442,368.73
102,569.30
669,567.16
Personal Services
Nurses & Doctor
Food Service Supervision
Expenses
Contractual Services
Supplies & Materials
Other
Operation & Maintenance of Plant
Personal Services
Maintenance
Custodian
50,212.87
30,314.77
323,789.91
46,179.50
212,654.23
73,108.77
109,815.26
28,792.40
288,280.85
3,472.95
2,446.70
98,425.48
715,706.51
153
Operation & Maintenance of Plant (Continued)
Expenses
Heat
Utilities
Contractual Services
Supplies & Materials
Other
Rental of Building
Transportation to Non - Public
Schools 14,227.80
Out -of -State Travel 8,873.75
Vocational Education 385,154.73
203,447.27
322,183.23
194,206.09
89,079.12
3,296.37
675.00
Vocational Capital Expense Budget127,889.00
ACE Program
Administrative Grant Title III
Adult Education
Adult Ed. - Driver Ed
Autistic - Arlington
Autistic - Lexington
Library Extension
Math Grant
19,646.55
2,234.32
16,473.45
16,608.51
70,870.36
24,450.04
12,598.31
859.02
L.A.B. Life Care 50,872.49
L.A.B. Pre -K Bedford 9,479.97
L.A.B. Pre -K Burlington 56,083.15
L.E.A.D.S. 172,540.76
Learning Disabilities Title III 13,558.28
Educ. of Children from Low
Income Families 37,690.00
Magnet Program 25,250.00
METCO 649,159.29
Multi- Handicap - Burlington 17,548.99
PL 89 -313 Title I 7,648.52
PL 92 -318 Occ. Ed. 2,000.00
PL 874 194,440.00
Public School Material Recoveries 1,701.08
School Bus Ticket 11,204.95
Schedule of Expenses
Operation & Maintenance of Plant (Continued) Unclassified (Continued)
Teacher Training Prog. II 30,095.95 Article 44 - 1975
Article 46 - 1975
Article 46 - 1974
Total Schools 15,448,311.70 Article 48 - 1974
Article 52 - 1974
Article 68 - 1974
Cary Memorial Library Article 71 - 1974
Article 85 - 1974
Personal Services 320,750.72 Article 86 - 1974
Article 44 - 1973
Expenses Article 14 - 1972
Supplies 18,623.59 Article 59 - 1972
Services 43,537.61 Article 56 - 1968
Books 52,038.09 Article 80 - 1967
Article 81 - 1966
State Aid to Libraries 11,958.53 Article 45 - 1963
Article 37 - 1962
Article 30 - 1975 10,616.75
Article 34A - 1973 52,532.67 Total Park Recreation &
Article 34B - 1973 12,139.43 Unclassified
Article 34C - 1973 34,506.22
Total Library 556,703.61 Public Service Enterprises
Water Maintenance
Expenses
Carry Over 1975
Expenses Water Services
Carry Over Article 18 - 1975
Article 49 - 1975 20,000.00 Article 18,- 1974
Parks Recreation & Unclassified
Parks
34,002.07
6,581.86
Recreation
Personal Services
76,412.90
Total Public Service Enterprises
201,950.70
57,000.00
30,100.00
1,177.00
4,850.00
2,719.42
112.00
571.05
3,131.50
396.33
475.00
1,000.00
55,681.15
46,802.61
425.00
2,157.28
9,105.00
1,134,184.52
40,935.01
6,355.54
30,249.94
6,827.25
84,367.74
Expenses Cemeteries
Supplies 7,579.46
Services 10,795.63 Expenses
Article 35 - 1975 5,567.01 Supplies 3,874.28
Article 38 - 1974 2,400.00 Services 1,809.20
Article 42 - 1974 389.89
Article 45 - 1972 1.66 Article 29 - 1975 5,809.81
Article 15 - 1974 4,000.00
Unclassified Article 15 - 1973 4,000.00
Article 15 - 1972 4,000.00
Trustees of Public Trust & Misc. Article 15 - 1971 1,171.59
Committees 1,121.56
Total Cemeteries 24,664.88
Town Celebration Committee 5,363.47
Historic District Commission 1,517.73 Miscellaneous
Conservation Commission 4,025.73 Interest on Debt
Public Works Bldg. 1,890.00
Board of Retirement 511,963.63 Library 525.00
Street, Sewer & Libary 1,700.00
Article 7 - 1975 664.60 Town Office 3,705.00
Article 29 - 1975 175.71 School 205,043.50
Article 32 - 1975 4,962.30 Municipal Purpose 52,312.50
Article 42 - 1975 4,491.25 Street & Water Mains 595.00
Article 43 - 1975 18,514.02 Sewers 30,328.50
154
Schedule of Expenses
Miscellaneous (Continued)
Bond Anticipation Loans
Bond Issue
Maturing Debt
Public Works Bldg.
Library
Street Sewer & Library
Town Offices
School
Water
Sewer
Municipal Purpose
Total Debt & Interest
Investments
Bond Anticipation Loan
School Lunch Program
Personal Services
Supplies
Refunds
Sale of Lots - Westview
Perpetual Care - Westview
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Real Estate Tax
Sewer Betterment
Water Liens
Interest & Demands
Personal Property Tax
Ambulance
Water
Sewer House Connection
Other
Perpetual Care Fund
Premium on Loan
Petty Cash
Personnel Grant
Expenditure Recoveries
Fire Dept. Union Dues
Police Union Dues
Public Works Union Dues
School Custodian Union Dues
Police & Fire Off Duty
Public Works Off Duty
Teachers Union Dues
Athletics
Tax Shelter Annuities
Bicentennial
Bicentennial Estates
Federal W/H Taxes
State W/H Taxes
Blue Cross & Group Insurance
State & County Assessments
Insurance Claim Acc't
Middlesex County Tax
PL 92 -512 Revenue Sharing
Available Surplus
83,741.60
2,195.30
30,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
165,000.00
976,000.00
7,000.00
133,000.00
125,000.00
1,853,036.40
27,821,750.00
800,000.00
214,426.26
349,056.25
351.00
351.00
21,413.91
21,614.31
142.43
3,362.02
218.34
90.00
15.00
5,382.14
4,618.04
16,000.00
1,318.65
500.00
2,244.49
378.51
5,128.00
862.00
5,590.00
4,174.35
58,026.83
1,643.23
58,580.10
151,501.55
157,649.85
5,159.73
7,500.00
2,538,007.94
822,707.18
270,092.91
1,306,789.30
10,575.97
752,651.21
188,788.54
165.46
Other
Estimated Receipt
Chapter 90 East St.
MDC Sewer Rates
115 Kendall Corp.
Sporting Licenses
Dog License
Harrington Seedling Forest
Conservation Account
Elder Affairs Coordinator
Total Expenditures
155
274.43
5,845.52
6,675.00
24,640.00
6,286.00
4,218.40
531.62
7,315.00
308.00
61,030,983.27
Board of Assessors
Fiscal 1977 RECAPITULATION
Town
Total Appropriations as certified by town clerk
to be raised by taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A
Total appropriations voted to be taken from
available funds
Amount necessary to satisfy final court judgments
Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts
$25,364,562.75
1,558,721.67
Total $26,923,284.42
Estimated State Tax and Assessments
FY 1977
State Estimates
State Recreation Areas $140,560.40
State Audit of Municipal Accounts 3,761.20
State Examination of Retirement System 608.00
Metropolitan Districts Area 665,909.12
Mass. Bay Transportation Authority 529,291.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 4,096.05
Health Insurance Programs 14,760.23
Special Education (1972 - 766) 75,767,00
Air Pollution Control Districts 2,606.45
Metropolitan Area Planning Council 4,652.05
County
County Tax
99,635.59
550,345.06
Total $1,442,011.50
Estimated County Tax and Assessments
Overlay of current year
Gross amount to be raised
Estimates
$784,384.46
784,384.46
345,000.00
$30,144,661.03
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
1976 Fiscal Year Estimated Receipts certified by the Commissioner on Cherry Sheet $3,427,069.50
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 1,452,841.50
Licenses 69,067.90
Fines 43,231.50
Special Assessments 176,727.26
General Government 8,913.08
Protection of Persons and Property 2,981.00
Health and Sanitation 44,296.08
School (local receipts of School Committee) 35,692.72
Recreation 14,485.50
Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.) 736,686.72
Cemeteries (other than Trust Funds and Sale of Lots) 10,288.75
Interest on Taxes and Assessments 412,122.75
Unclassified 247,710.17
In lieu of Taxes - Cambridge and Arlington 00.00
Total estimated receipts $6,682,114.43
156
Board of Assessors
Overestimates (from Cherry Sheet)
Date of Vote
3 -22 -76
3 -24 -76
3 -29 -76
3 -31 -76
4 -7 -76
5 -3 -76
5 -3 -76
Amounts Voted to be taken from Available Funds
Transfer (includes $276,000 from Revenue Sharing)
Transfer (includes $98,300 from Revenue Sharing)
Transfer
Transfer
Transfer
Transfer
E & D Transfer - Art. 105 Annual T.M.
Total Available Funds
Total estimated receipts and available funds & overestimates
Net amount to be raised by taxation on property
Personal Property Valuation
Real Estate Valuation
Total
$ 14,596,400
239,456,600
$254,053,000
Tax Rate
$80.20
Amount
$552,987.74
125,953.93
420,500.00
26,000.00
30,000.00
403,280.00
1,400,000.00
$2,958,721.67
$1,170,631.28
19,204,419.32
Total taxes levied on property
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
Amount
$75,766.28
1,758.55
22,637.04
759.41
36,206.48
Total amount of Taxes on Property and of Assessments and Liens
added to Taxes as Committed to Tax Collector
Number of Parcels Assessed
Bills on Personal Estate
Bills on Real Estate
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
Stock in Trade
Machinery
All other Tangible Personal Property
Total Valuation of Assessed Personal Estate
Value of Assessed Real Estate
Land exclusive of buildings
Buildings exclusive of land
Total Valuation of Assessed Real Estate
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Total
250
9,756
$ 60,650
375,850
14,159,900
$ 50,936,400
188,520,200
Committed
Interest
$37,171.28
544.46
7,614.57
351.81
$14,596,400
$239,456,600
$128,774.33
$9,769,610.43
$20,375,050.60
$20,375,050.60
Total
$112,937.56
2,303.01
30,251.61
1,111.22
36,206.48
$20,557,860.48
Total Valuation of Assessed Estate $254,053,000
157
Board of Assessors
Number of Acres of Land Assessed 6818
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed 8470
Property Exempt from Taxation
Value of Real Estate
Value of Tangible Personal Estate
$73,373,567
2,751,123
Total Value of Exempt Property $76,124,690
Recapitulation of Commitments Calendar Year of 1976
on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Date of Number of Commission's
Commitment Vehicles Value Excise
1/21/76 4154 $2,883,000 $190,278.00
3/19/76 4880 3,418,650 225,630.90
5/7/76 5185 3,802,000 249,085.04
6/18/76 4756 4,027,450 257,563.79
9/15/76 2265 4,995,550 296,637.99
12/30/76 1847 2,891,700 116,481.52
8/23/76 62 74,100 3,556.31
9/1/76 954 1,874,000 41,295.28
9/14/76 13 21,700 825.01
24116
Willard P. Crush, Chairman
William L. Potter John J. McWeeney
158
Town Clerk
Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1976, including all licenses issued and fees col-
lected, fees collected being turned over to the town:
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 1976
SPORTING LICENSES
$24,118.90
837 *$ 6,608.35 DOG LICENSES
Resident
Citizen Fishing 416 @ 8.25
Citizen Hunting 119 @ 8.25
Citizen Sporting 109 @ 13.50
Citizen Minor Fishing 47 @ 6.25
Alien Fishing 7 @ 11.25
Citizen Minor Trapping 3 @ 6.25
Citizen Trapping 8 @ 11.50
Duplicate Licenses 6 @ 1.00
Citizen Sporting over 70 49 @ Free
Citizen Paraplegic Fishing 2 @ Free
Citizen Blind Fishing 1 @ Free
Archery Deer Stamps 11 @ 5.10
Waterfowl Stamps 51 @ 1.25
Non - Resident
Citizen Fishing 4 @ 14.25
Citizen 7 -day Fishing 2 @ 8.25
Citizen Hunting (Small Game)2 @ 20.25
*Total fees turned over to town
TOTAL BIRTHS - 1976*
In Lexington
Out of Lexington
Total Male
Total Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
3.318 * *$11,306.75
Male Dog 1,504 @ 3.00 $ 4,512.00
$ 3,432.00 Female Dog 391 @ 6.00 2,346.00
981.75 Spayed Female Dog 1,404 @ 3.00 4,212.00
1,471.50 Kennel Licenses 6 @ 10.00 60.00
293.75 Kennel Licenses 5 @ 25.00 125.00
78.75 Kennel Licenses 1 @ 50.00 50.00
18.75 Transfer Licenses 7 @ .25 1.75
92.00
6.00
- - -- MARRIAGE LICENSES 243 @ 4.00
56.10 FINANCING STATEMENTS RECORDED
63.75 TERMINATIONS RECORDED
CERTIFIED CERTIFICATES
STREET LISTINGS
57.00 MISCELLANEOUS
16.50 POLE LOCATIONS
40.50 GASOLINE PERMITS
193.10 * *Total fees turned over to town
972.00
976.00
113.00
2,694.00
1,099.35
240.45
90.00
19.00
1,160.60
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1-5 13 13 77 -7 17 21 13 15 lri 12 3
79 8 4 6 6 10 9 7 4 11 10 3 1
86 5 9 8 8 -6 8 17 9 Ti Ti 9 2
1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
78 8 4 6 6 9 9 7, 4 11 10 3 1
85 5 9 8 8 6 8 13 9 4 4 9 2
*Births received up to 1/12/77; all births for 1975 not received; stillbirths excluded.
TOTAL MARRIAGES - 1976
Grooms First
Brides First
Grooms Second
Brides Second
Grooms Third
Brides Third
Grooms Fourth
Brides Second
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
281 lei, 9 10 21 3� 37 19 29 37 34 23 12
227 10 7 5 T:6 32 33 12 22 35 17 9
229 10 7 7 17 31 33 14 24 36 26 16 8
54 14 2 5 4 4 3 7 6 2 8 6 3
148 4 2 3 3 5 3 5 5 1 7 7 3
2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of Marriages Recorded - 281; Residents - 294; Non - Residents - 268; Solemnized in Lexington - 175;
Solemnized in Other Places - 106; Age of Oldest Groom - 79; Age of Oldest Bride 76; Age of Youngest
Groom - 17; Age of Youngest Bride - 15.
159
Town Clerk
TOTAL DEATHS - 1976 **
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
-777 27 -T7 26 27 -3 23 20 21
Total Male 136 13 11 17 13 9 14 9 8 9 15 12 6
Total Female 156 11 33 9 14 11 13 14 15 11 5 14 6
Residents - In Lexington Male 29 2 2 2 3 1 4 1 2 2 5 3 2
Female 40 5 8 1 1 6 4 4 3 4 0 2 2
Non - Residents - In Lexington Male 37 4 4 7 3 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 3
Female 47 0 10 4 6 1 5 4 6 2 1 7 1
Residents - Out of Lexington Male 70 7 5 8 7 6 7 5 4 6 7 7 1
Female 69 6 15 4 7 4 4 6 6 5 4 5 3
Children Under One Year Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Female 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Between One & Ten Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Female 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Between Ten & Thirty Male 10 2 2 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0
Female 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Between Thirty & Sixty Male 2 3 2 1 3 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 1
Female 24 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 6 0 0 4 0
Between Sixty & Ninety Male 96 8 7 13 9 6 10 5 4 7 12 10 5
Female 110 7 25 7 12 7 8 12 0 7 4 9 3
Over Ninety Male 5 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
Female 17 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 1 3
* *Deaths received up to 1/12/77; all deaths for 1976 not received.
Board of Registration
Voter registration was heavy in 1976 as is always the case in a Presidential Election year.
During the year 3,165 citizens registered to vote, either during regular office hours or
at the extra sessions that were scheduled, bringing the total number of registered voters
as of October 5, 1976 (the deadline for registering for the November 2 election) to a
record 19,771.
The breakdown of registered voters during the year is as follows:
DATE REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS AMERICANS INDEPENDENTS TOTALS
*Feb. 3 4,079 7,486 3 6,894 18,462
*Feb. 10 4,085 7,502 3 6,935 18,525
June 1 4,088 8,130 4 5,632 17,854
Aug. 17 4,108 8,285 4 6,118 18,515
Oct. 5 4,203 8,725 7 6,836 19,771
* Two closing dates for registration of voters due to Annual Town Election on March 1
and Presidential Primary on March 2.
Because of the two elections in two days, it was necessary to borrow twele voting
machines from the City of Boston and six from the City of Waltham.
Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman
George E. Williams
Theldon E. Phinney
Mary R. McDonough, Clerk
160
Trustees of Public Trusts
MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND
The Fund is to be used by the Athletic Department of
Lexington High School for annual awards to boys who
have shown unusual faithfulness, effort and sports-
manship 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 $ 283.08
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 268.38
Income receipts 14.70
Balance 12 -31 -76 283.08
BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND
"The annual income accruing from said trust fund
shall be annually distributed or expended at Christ-
mas, or in December or January, or other suitable
time at the discretion of the selectmen ... among
the deserving poor of said Town of Lexington without
distinction of sex or religion."
Corpus $ 14,930.73
$1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4 -1/2% 1st Mortgage bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00
$4,000 Southern Pacific Co. 1st mortgage
2 -3/4% Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 2,300.00
$10,000 North Pacific Railway 3% 2047 6,162.50
164 shares First National Boston Corp. 4,995.81
Principal - dposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 12 -31 -76 472.42
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 6,173.51
Income receipts 1,335.14
Less disbursements 246.18
Balance 12 -31 -76 7,262.47
Trustees: George P. Morey, Chairman; Gaynor K.
Rutherford; William R. McEwen
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 in-
fluence have shown highest qualities of leadership,
conduct and character and who possess in the largest
measure the good will of the student body."
Corpus $ 1,118.34
32 shares Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common $ 1,026.15
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 92.19
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 116.95
Income receipts 130.26
Less disbursements 100.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 147.21
GENEVA M. BROWN FUND
The income is to be "used for improving and beauti-
fying the common and the triangular parcel of land
in front of Masonic Temple."
Corpus $ 2,958.00
$3,000 Interstate Power Co. 5% First
Mortgage Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 2,865.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 93.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 2,465.67
Income receipts 291.29
Balance 12 -31 -76 2,756.96
LEROY S. BROWN FUND
The "income therefrom used towards defraying the ex-
pense 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 $ 5,000.00
$5,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 3 -1/4% due
6 -15 -83 $ 5,000.00
Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 338.40
Income receipts 183.26
Balance 12 -31 -76 521.66
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 footpaths and the driveways on public
streets, and in otherwise beautifying the public
streets, ways and places in said Town, preference to
be given to said objects in order stated."
Corpus $
$1,000 Interstate Power Co. 5% 1st
Mortgage due 5 -1 -87 $
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4 -1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank
5,011.25
990.00
2,000.00
2,021.25
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 259.53
Income receipts 257.48
Less disbursements 259.53
Balance 12 -31 -76 257.48
161
Trustees of Public Trusts
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 $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 3,004.35
Income receipts 284.61
Balance 12 -31 -76 3,288.96
CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS - MUNROE
Corpus $ 42,910.00
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 33,910.00
(various deposits)
Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank 9,000.00
(various deposits)
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $36,461.45
Income receipts 4,450.74
Balance 12 -31 -76 40,912.19
ROBERT P. CLAPP TRUST FUND
The income to be used to provide two prizes for pu-
pils of Lexington High School, one for excellence in
composition and the other for excellence in speaking
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington
Balance 1 -1 -76
Income receipts
Less disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -76
COLONIAL CEMETERY
Corpus
Principal- Lexington Savings Bank $ 1,400.00
(various deposits)
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 1,324.14
Income receipts 146.61
Balance 12 -31 -76 1,470.75
$ 1,408.42
Savings Bank
$ 1,431.81
76.61
100.00
1,408.42
$ 1,400.00
ORIN W. FISKE -- BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND
The income of this fund is to be used "for the main-
tenance of the Lexington Battle Green or the monu-
ments erected thereon."
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Cambridge Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 $ 500.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 484.78
Income receipts 56.47
Balance 12 -31 -76 541.25
EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND
For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery
lot.
Corpus $ 300.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 $ 300.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance $ 360.86
Income receipts 36.15
Less disbursements 3.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 394.01
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 re-
pose the remains of Rev. John Hancock and wife.
The vault enclosing their remains to receive due
care."
Corpus $ 1,961.65
$2,000 Chicago Great Western Railway
4% 1988 $ 1,565.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 396.65
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance $ 2,470.18
Income receipts 234.41
Balance 12 -31 -76 2,704.59
CHARLES E. FRENCH MEDAL FUND
The income is to be used annually to purchase silver
medals to be distributed to pupils in the senior
high school "for the best scholarship (military and
mechanic arts not included)."
Corpus $ 2,783.48
$2,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 7%
debentures 2 -15 -2001 $ 1,920.00
$1,000 Chicago Great Western Railway
4% 1988 782.50
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 80.98
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 4,154.18
Income receipts 412.03
Less disbursements 213.99
Balance 12 -31 -76 4,352.22
162
Trustees of Public Trusts
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 luxu-
ries or delicacies for the Town poor, wherever lo-
cated, as are not usually furnished them, and as
shall tend to promote their health and comfort."
Corpus $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings $ 500.00
Bank 12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 405.16
Income receipts 49.52
Balance 12 -31 -76 454.68
GEORGE I. GILMORE FUND
"To the Town of Lexington, ... the sum of ten thou-
sand 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 opin-
ion of the Selectmen the principal of said fufid may
be applied then the principal of said fund may be so
applied upon the vote of the town meeting authoriz-
ing same."
Corpus $ 8,886.65
45 Shares Boston Edison $ 1,791.43
52 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
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $14,007.13
Income receipts 1,308.81
Balance 12 -31 -76 15,315.94
HAYES FOUNTAIN TRUST FUND
The "income is to be used for the perpetual care of
the foundation and grounds immediately around it."
Corpus $ 862.72
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings $ 862.72
Bank 12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 46.61
Income receipts 49.74
Balance 12 -31 -76 96.35
HERBERT HILTON FUND
For the preservation and care of
lot.
Corpus
Principal- deposit Lexington
Bank 12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - deposit
Balance 1 -1 -76
Income receipts
Less disbursements
Balance 12 -31 -76
EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND
The "income- -shall be used
the proper town authoriitie
ings Park in said Lexington
Corpus
$5,000 Central Maine Power
Mortgage 4 -7/8% Bonds due
Principal- deposit Lexington
Bank 12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - deposit
Balance 1 -1 -76
Income receipts
Balance 12 -31 -76
HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND
a specific cemetery
$ 4,577.47
Savings $ 4,577.47
Lexington Savings Bank
$ 3,813.19
459.67
75.00
4,197.86
under the supervision of
s, for the care of Hast-
$ 4,895.00
Co. 1st
5 -1 -87 $ 4,812.50
Savings
82.50
Lexington Savings Bank
$ 6,306.82
595.55
6,902.37
For the preservation and care of specific cemetery
lots.
Corpus $ 1,500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 $ 1,500.0G
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 1,663.85
Income receipts
Less disbursements
Balance 12 -1 -76
185.77
10.00
1,839.62
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 -76 $ 500.00
Accumulated income- deposit Provident Institution for
Savings
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 203.27
Income receipts 52.66
Balance 12 -31 -76 255.93
163
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 $ 500.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings $ 500.00
Bank 12 -31 -76
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 242.64
Income receipts 40.63
Balance 12 -31 -76 283.27
EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST
The "income only therefrom to be used and applied
for the care and maintenance of the Lexington Com-
mon, known as 'Battle Green'."
Corpus $
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 $
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 193.10
Income receipts 37.97
Balance 12 -31 -76 231.07
ELIZABETH BRIDGE GERRY FUND
500.00 Garden Club' ... in setting out and keeping in order
shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in the streets
THE HARRINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
To the School Committee of the Town of Lexington,
Massachusetts for scholarships for needy children,
all monies to be invested and reinvested for ten
(10) years.
Corpus $ 10,366.42
8,000 Am. Tel. & Tel. 2 -3/4%
Debentures 4 -1 -1982 $ 5,600.00
84 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common 3,633.00
19.6 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. Common
(Shares held -Stock Purchase Plan) 1,133.42
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 884.05
Income receipts 271.34
Balance 12 -31 -76 1,155.39
GEORGE C. SMITH FUND
The "income thereof to be expended by the 'Field and
500.00 and highways in said town, or the beautifying of un-
Bank sightly places in the highways ".
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 Mortage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 1,254.65
George P. Morey, Chairman; Gaynor K. Rutherford;
William R. McEwen
Corpus $ 2,507.65
$4,000 Southern Pacific Co. - 1st
Mortgage 2 -3/4% Bond Series F due
1 -1 -96 $ 2,335.44
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 172.21
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 110.00
Income receipts 110.00
Less disbursements 110.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 110.00
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 $ 2,000.00
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4 -1/2% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 383.96
Income receipts 109.85
Less disbursements 100.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 393.81
164
Trustees of Public Trusts
ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND
The income to be expended for awards to members of
the senior class of the-Lexington High School.
Corpus $ 1,288.61
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 1,221.69
Income receipts 66.92
Balance 12 -31 -76 1,288.61
F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND
"The net income from said fund shall be awarded an-
nually or oftener to educate or assist in the educa-
tion 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 consist-
ing of the superintendent of schools, the minister
of the First Congregational Unitarian Society in
Lexington, and the chairman of the board of select-
men.' 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 ed-
ucation. The beneficiaries shall be selected with-
out regard to their race, color, sex or religious
beliefs, consideration being given not only to their
scholastic ability but also to their character, hab-
its and financial needs, and such awards shall be
solely for the payment of tuition."
Corpus $ 24,701.65
$4,000 Chicago Great Western Railway
4% 1988 $ 3,150.00
$2,000 Interestate Power Co. -lst
Mortgage 5 -1/8% 5 -1 -89 1,969.08
$10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 -3/4%
1990 9,900.00
$5,000 No. Pacific Railway 4% 1997 4,362.50
$5,000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Elec-
tric Co. 4 -1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 4,926.51
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 393.56
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $1,407.38
Income receipts 1,254.34
Less disbursements, scholar-
ships 1,400.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 1,261.72
ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND
The income is "to be used to provide nightly illumi-
nation of the (Lexington Minuteman) statue."
Corpus $ 4,531.80
$4,000 Hocking Valley 4 -1/2% Bonds due
1999 $ 3,870.74
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76 661.06
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $4,074.01
Income receipts 442.43
Less disbursements 100.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 4,416.44
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND
The "income thereof to be applied by said town in
each and every year for the care, maintenance and
improvement of 'Tower Park'."
Corpus
$2,000 New England Power Co. 4% 1st
Mortgage Bonds 6 -1 -1988
$2,000 Western Mass. Electric Co.
4 -3/8% 1st Mortgage Series C 4 -1 -87
$10,000 Southern Pacific Co. 1st Mort-
gage 2 -3/4% Bonds Series F due
1 -1 -96
Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings
Bank 12 -31 -76
$ 8,964.71
$ 1,510.00
1,590.00
5,750.00
114.71
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 8,020.79
Income receipts 896.61
Balance 12 -31 -76 8,917.40
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Trustees of Public Trusts
CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND
The entire fund, both principal and income, are
available upon a vote of the town "for educational
purposes or chapel at Westview Cemetery ".
Corpus $
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 3,963.58
Income receipts 238.38
Balance 12 -31 -76 4,201.96
4,201.96
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM B. FOSTER FUND
The interest to be used to put plants out on Memori-
al Day (May 30) of each year on Lot No. 218 in
Munroe Cemetery.
Corpus $ 300.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 $ 300.00
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 18.71
Income receipts 17.31
Less disbursements 10.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 26.02
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 $ 2,006.25
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4 -1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 6.25
Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 626.51
Income receipts 125.04
Balance 12 -31 -76 751.55
GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND
The "income ... is to be expended for the care, pur-
chase and preservation of trees for the adornment of
said town ".
Corpus $ 2,006.25
$2,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4 -1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
12 -31 -76 6.25
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 759.09
Income receipts 132.31
Balance 12 -31 -76 891.40
LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND
Corpus $ 100.18
Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 96.89
Income receipts 5.29
Less disbursements 2.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 100.18
George P. Morey, Chairman; Gaynor K. Rutherford;
William R. McEwen
WESTVIEW CEMETERY - PERPETUAL CARE
Corpus $238,430.46
$28,000 Columbus & Southern Oil 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
970 Shares New England Merchants Co. Inc. 22,116.00
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 -76 5.88
Income receipts 16,000.00
Less disbursements 15,662.94
Balance 12 -31 -76 342.94
Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank
Balance 1 -1 -76 $ 14,068.21
Income receipts 14,009.26
Less disbursements 11,000.00
Balance 12 -31 -76 17,007.47
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Retirement Board
At the 1976 Annual Town Meeting, $492,692. was appropriated as the Town's share of contributory
retirement pensions, and $3,200. to cover the operating expenses of the retirement system for the 1977
fiscal year. In addition $160,650 was voted to pay the pensions of the non - contributory retirees. The
Lexington Housing Authority contributed $2,808.
During the year, 21 employees were retired under the contributory and one under the non - contributory
sections of the retirement laws. The number pensioned from the Town is 182 as of December 31, 1976.
During the twelve month period ending November 30, 1976, the assets of the retirement system increased
over $450,000. A comparative balance sheet of the financial condition is submitted herewith.
ACCOUNT
Bonds
Stocks
Cash on hand or in banks
Accrued interest paid on investments
Annuity savings fund
Annuity reserve fund
Military service fund
Pension fund
Expense fund
Deductions - Group 1
Deductions - Group 4
Refunds - Group 1
Refunds - Group 4
Annuities paid
Pensions paid
Expenses paid
Income on investments
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
November 30, 1975
Assets Liabilities
$2,578,708.81
295,887.00
98,747.77
3,673,12
35,204.61
26,924.85
41,473.15
372,185.39
2,463.77
Total assets and liabilities $3,455,268.47
$1,986,915.68
527,632.08
3,001.66
548,349.99
5,027.47
182,058.82
67,896.07
November 30, 1976
Assets Liabilities
$2,793,231.99
359,386.50
260,027.85
1,840.48
$2,197,337.86
599,400.15
3,091.71
703,656.83
5,303.70
191,591.45
70,002.90
24,991.30
50,039.44
418,919.30
3,425.68
134,386.70 141,477.94
$3,455,268.47 $3,911,862.54 $3,911,862.54
George P. Morey, Chairman
Walter F. Spellman, Employees' Elected Representative
Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio Member
PORTFOLIO, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS, NOVEMBER 30, 1976
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE
U.S. GOVERNMENT
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/4 of 83
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/2 of 90
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 of 80
U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 1/4 of 75 -85
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Internat'l Bank of Reconstr. & Devel.
4 1/4 of 79
UTILITIES
Alabama Power Co. 4 1/2 of 91
Alabama Power Co. 4 7/8 of 89
Alabama Power Co. 5 of 90
Apalachain Power Co. 4 3/8 of 92
Arkansas Power and Light Co. 3 1/2 of 82
BONDS
DESCRIPTION
UTILITIES (CONTINUED)
10,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. 8 1/4 of 99
125,000 Boston Edison Co. 4 3/4 of 95
15,000 Boston Edison Co. 9 of 99
35,000 Boston Gas Co. 4.65 of 90
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
5,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 8 of 2003
Commonwealth Edison Co. 9 3/8 of 2004
Connecticut Light & Power 6 7/8 of 98
Consolidated Edison Co. 4 1/4 of 86
10,000 Consumers Power Co. 4 of 86
10,000 Consumers Power Co. 4 5/8 of 89
3,000 Duke Power Co. 8 1/2 of 2000
15,000 Duke Power Co. 7 3/4 of 2002
5,000 Duquesne Light Co. 3 1/2 of 86
167
PAR VALUE
20,000
10,000
30,000
10,000
40,000
2,000
10,000
5,000
50,000
50,000
15,000
25,000
5,000
15,000
35,000
15,000
5,000
Retirement Board
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE
UTILITIES
Duquesne Light Co. 8 3/4 of 2000 35,000
Duquesne Light Co. 9 of 2006 50,000
El Paso Electric Co. 7 3/4 of 2001 40,000
Fall River Electric Co. 3 3/4 of 83 2,000
Fall River Electric Co. 4 3/8 of 88 5,000
Georgia Power Co. 3 5/8 of 86 5,000
Hartford Electric Light Co. 7 1/2 of 2003 50,000
Idaho Power Co. 5 1/4 of 96 25,000
Jersey Central Power & Light Co.4 1/8 of 86 5,000
Jersey Central Power & Light Co.5 1/4 of 89 1,000
Louisiana Power & Light Co. 7 1/8 of 98 30,000
Louisville Gas & Electric Co. 5 5/8 of 96 25,000
Mississippi Power & Light Co. 4 1/8 of 88 1,000
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 5 7/8 of 96 10,000
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 7 3/4 of 2002 35,000
Niagara- Mohawk Power Corp. 12.60 of 1981 50,000
Ohio Edison Co. 8 3/8 of 2001 40,000
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. 8 5/8 of 2006 50,000
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 4 5/8 of 97 20,000
Pennsylvania Elec. Co. 4 1/8 of 83 5,000
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. 9 of 2000 40,000
Philadelphia Elec. Co. 3 1/8 of 83 7,000
Potomac Elec. Power Co. 5 1/8 of 2001 25,000
Public Service Co. of Indiana Inc.3 3/8 84 2,000
Public Service Co. of N.H. 3 1/4 of 84 10,000
Sierra Pacific Power 5 1/4 of 86 3,000
Southern California Edison 3 5/8 of 81 5,000
Southern California Edison 4 1/2 of 86 10,000
Texas Elec. Serv. Co. 8 7/8 of 2000 100,000
Union Electric Co. 4 3/8 of 88 2,000
Union Electric Co. 4 1/2 of 95 25,000
Utah Power & Light Co. 7 of 98 30,000
Virginia Elec. & Power Co. 4 3/8 of 93 5,000
Virginia Elec. & Power Co. 11 of 94 100,000
Western Mass. Elec. 9 1/4 of 2004 100,000
Wisconsin Public Service 7 1/4 of 99 35,000
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
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
Union Pacific R.R. 8 of 91
35,000
50,000
25,000
15,000
40,000
BONDS
DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE
TELEPHONE
American Tel & Tel Co. 2 7/8 of 87
American Tel & Tel Co. 3 1/4 of 84
American Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/8 of 2001
American Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/2 of 97
American Tel & Tel Co. 8 3/4 of 2000
Bell Tel of Pennsylvania 7 1/2 of 2013
General Telephone Calif. 5 of 87
Illinois Bell Telephone 425 of 88
Illinois Bell Telephone 4 7/8 of 97
Illinois Bell Telephone 8 of 2005
Michigan Bell Telephone 4 3/8 of 91
Michigan Bell Telephone 9.60 of 2008
Mountain States Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 88
Mountain States Tel & Tel Co. 5 1/2 of 2005
New England Tel & Tel Co. 6 1/2 of 79
New York Tel. Co. 3 1/8 of 78
New York Tel. Co. 4 5/8 of 2004
New York Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2009
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2005
Ohio Bell Tel. Co. 5 3/8 of 2007
Pacific Tel & Tel Co. 3 1/8 of 83
South Central Bell Tel. 8 1/4 of 2013
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 of 83
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 98
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 4 3/8 of 2001
Southern Bell Tel & Tel Co. 7 5/8 of 2013
Southwestern Bell Tel Co. 5 3/8 of 2006
Wisconsin Tel Co. 8 of 2014
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
International Paper Co. 8.85 of 2000
BANK STOCKS
5,000
5,000
25,000
25,000
50,000
50,000
5,000
5,000
15,000
15,000
20,000
50,000
5,000
20,000
45,000
5,000
15,000
15,000
45,000
10,000
5,000
50,000
5,000
10,000
15,000
50,000
15,000
75,000
33,000
2,500
1,400
100,000
25,000
60,000
30,000
50,000
50,000
25,000 NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES
10,000
25,000 Bankers Trust - New York Corp. 112
25,000 Baystate Corp. 1,000
10,000 Boston Company, Inc. 2,000
25,000 Brookline Trust Company 334
20,000 Chase Manhattan Nat'l Bank 542
Chemical Bank New York Trust Co. 346
25,000 Detroit Bank & Trust Co. 477
12,000 First Nat'l Bank of Boston 1,016
50,000 First Nat'l City Corp.,N.Y. 1,248
Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Co. 688
Manufacturer's Nat'l Bank of Detroit 241
J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. 1,500
New England Merchants Nat'l Bank 1,500
Shawmut Association, Inc. 1,000
State Street - Boston Financial Corp. 1,000
168
Total 11,885
Tbwn Counsel
Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit
my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1976 to December 31, 1976. 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, 1976.
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 H. 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 damages
against the Town, the Town's contractor and the abutting owners alleged to have been caused by a defect in
a private way.
8. Francis J. Visalli et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175438. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
9. James P. DiSilva et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175440. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax.
10. John C. Morgenstern et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 303073. Petition
for abatement of sewer betterment assessment.
11. Armen John Esserian vs. Robert Cataldo et als, as they are Selectmen of the Town of Lexington,
and Gunther K. E. Kleeberg and John E. Ryan, Middlesex Superior Court No. 30198 Equity. Bill in equity to
cancel and rescind vote of Selectmen to sell certain tax title lots and to obtain order of Court requiring
sale to petitioner.
12. Paul B. Lloyd et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 305843. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
13. Kingston Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 307653. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain.
14. Lexington Ford Auto Sales, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. P.L.E. 3747,
3748, 3749, 3750, 3751 and 3752. Six petitions for late entry of appeals from denials of applications for
exemption from motor vehicle excise taxes. Entered under the Formal Procedure as No. 54337.
15. 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.
16. Joseph C. Tropeano et al v
for assessment of damages arising o
s. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308426. Petition
ut of a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
17. Louis Tropeano et al vs. To
assessment of damages arising out o
wn of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 308427. Petition for
f a taking by eminent domain of a sewer easement.
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18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Alfred S. Busa et al, Trustee of the Busa Realty Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 315461. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain
for conservation purposes.
24. Robert B. Hall p.p.a. et als vs. James F. Corr and seven other members of the Lexington Police
Department, United States District Court, Civil Action File No. 70- 139570G. Action for damages allegedly
arising under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and 42 U.S.C. Section
1983, and for other damages.
25. 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.
26. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59064. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
27. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59066. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax.
28. 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,
Section 23C.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
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36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. Frances Kahn vs. Lexington School Committee, United States District Court No. 73- 1558 -G. Class
action alleging deprivation of civil rights.
42. 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.
43. Town of Lexington vs. B. Snyder & Co., Inc., Suffolk Superior Court No. 682590. Suit for dam-
ages arising out of failure to perform a contract.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. Rochelle Zohn et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
336888. Action of tort alleging a sidewalk defect.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. 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
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. William Jackman, Jr. p.p.a. et al vs. Paul Mazerall et al vs. Nathan Todaro, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 330264. Action of tort seeking damages for alleged personal injuries sustained at summer foot-
ball practice.
53. 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.
54. 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.
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55. 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.
56. Robert V. Pace vs. James F. Corr, United States District Court No. 74- 2468 -S. Action alleging
violation of civil rights.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. Joseph F. Hill, Jr. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 70384. Petition for abate-
ment of 1973 real estate tax.
61. Ronald P. Pelletier, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 192405. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
62. Robert A. Leone, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 71264. Petition for
abatement of 1973 real estate tax.
63. Edward F. Cataldo, Jr. Trustee of Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board No. 74487. Petition for abatement of 1974 real estate tax.
64. 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.
65. Emily A. Tropeano, Trustee of the "E.A.T. Realty Trust"
Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No.
alleged flooding of land.
66. Tennis Club Guarantors Trust, Eldred L. Field and Thomas
Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 74950 and 75002. Petition for
taxes.
and as Assignee of Joseph C. Tropeano vs.
74 -3421. Petition for damages for
R. Aldrich, Trustees vs. Board of
abatements of 1974 and 1975 real estate
67. Annette 0. Ross vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -726. Action of tort
alleging a sidewalk defect.
68. 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.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. 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.
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73. 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.
74. 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.
75. 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.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.
81. John H. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No, 77751. Petition challenging the applica-
bility of zoning by -laws to petitioner's land.
82. 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.
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. Kevin M. Davis vs. Town of Lexington, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission No. TB05 -1336.
Complaint with respect to hiring practises of Police Department.
86. Ginn & Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. 77259 and 79848. Petitions for
abatements of 1974 and 1975 real estate taxes.
87. Harold J. Crumb, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 76044. Petition for
abatement of 1975 real estate tax.
(b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1976.
1. Edwin F. Backman vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -6814. Action of tort
arising out of a sidewalk snow and ice accident.
2. Lionel S. Jacobs, Trustee vs. Paul J. MacKenzie et als., Land Court No. 79072. Petition for
declaratory judgement to determine whether street layout requires approval under Subdivision Control Law.
3. Carmella Manfredi vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -89. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for recreation purposes.
4. William A. Fraenkel vs. Allan F. Kenney et als., District Court of Central Middlesex No. 760072.
Appeal of dog order under G.L. c.140, s.157.
5. Peter Gaillard et al. vs. Donald E. Nickerson, Suffolk Superior Court No. 76 -1133. Appeal from
decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for a planned unit development.
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6. Berta N. Tedesco et al. vs. Town of Lexington, United States Court of Appeals For the First
Circuit, Misc. No. 76 -8022. Petition for an injunction to restrain town from interferring with property
rights.
7. Elena C. MacDonald et al. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1337.
Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for the retail sale of nursery
products.
8. Edward Tocio vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1439. Petition for assess-
ment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
9. Bernard W. Romberg vs. Mitchell J. Spiris, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1444. Suit under
Freedom of Information Act for list of names and addresses of parents of school children.
10. Sandra J. Shaw et als. vs. Patricia Swanson et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1843. Peti-
tion to redress alleged violations of the "open meeting" law and "public records" law.
11. Nancy M. Isotti vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 760312. Action of
tort alleging a sidewalk defect.
12. Petition of Richard D. Hamilton, Land Court No. 19485 -S. Petition to allow filing of plan not
endorsed by Planning Board.
13. Sharon Foerster vs. Lexington School Department, United States District Court No. 76- 522 -M.
Action alleging deprivation of civil rights.
14. Faye J. Kenney vs. Lois Brown et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -3690. Petition for
damages for interference with property rights.
15. John Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -3675. Petition for land
damages resulting from the alleged improper laying of a sewer line.
16. Peter French et al vs. Donald E. Nickerson et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -4166. Appeal
from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance permitting the subdivision of a lot.
17. Anthony Graziano et als. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -5014. Petition
for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes.
18. Karsten Sorensen et al. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -5408.
Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance for a fabric shop.
19. Ginn & Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 83039. Petition for abatement of
1976 real estate tax.
20. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 82353. Petition for
abatement of 1976 real estate tax.
21. Town of Lexington et al. vs. Bureau of Special Education Appeals et al., Middlesex Superior Court
No. 76 -2449. Appeal from an administrative decision arising out of a dispute over the proper educational
placement of a Lexington student.
22. Boston Gas Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 86449. Petition for abatement of
1976 real estate tax.
(c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1976.
1. Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company vs. Oliver Killam, Jr., Town of Lexington, et als, Middle-
sex 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
contractor. Case dismissed by Court.
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. Cases withdrawn without abatement.
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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. Case dismissed by stipu-
lation.
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 granting
a variance. Case dismissed by Court.
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. Case dismissed for lack of prosecu-
tion.
6. Robert H. 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.
Case dismissed for lack of prosecution.
7. Flora A. Myers et al vs. Town of Lexington, Crognale Construction Co., Inc. and others, Middle-
sex Superior Court No. 293616. Action of tort for personal injuries, property damage and consequential
damages against the Town, the Town's contractor and the abutting owners alleged to have been caused by a
defect in a private way. Case settled with no payment by the Town.
8. Francis J. Visalli et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175438. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax. Case dismissed for lack of prosecution.
9. James P. DiSilva et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 175440. Petition for
abatement of 1968 real estate tax. Case dismissed for lack of prosecution.
10. John C. Morgenstern et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Supericr Court No. 303073. Petition
for abatement of sewer betterment assessment. Case dismissed by Court.
11. Paul B. Lloyd et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 305843. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain. Case settled upon payment to the
plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
12. Kingston Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 307653. Petition for
assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain. Case tried before a jury with
damages assessed on account of eminent domain taking.
13. Lexington Ford Auto Sales, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board Nos. P.L.E. 3747,
3748, 3749, 3750, 3751 and 3752. Six petitions for late entry of appeals from denials of applications for
exemption from motor vehicle excise taxes. Entered under the Formal Procedure as No. 54337. Cases with-
drawn without abatement.
14. 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. Case dismissed by stipula-
tion.
15. 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. Case tried before
a jury with damages assessed on account of eminent domain taking.
16. 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. Case tried before a
jury with damages assessed on account of eminent domain taking.
17. 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. Case settled upon
payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
18. 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. Case settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
19. 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. Case dismissed by Court.
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20. 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. Case settled upon payment
to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
21. Alfred S. Busa et al, Trustee of the Busa Realty Trust vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 315461. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for
conservation purposes. Case settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount.
22. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59064. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax. Case withdrawn without abatement.
23. Wilbur Nylander et al, Trustees of Hartwell Ave. Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate
Tax Board No. 59066. Petition for abatement of 1970 real estate tax. Case withdrawn without abatement.
24. 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. Case dismissed by Court.
25. 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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
26. 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. Case dismissed by Court.
27. 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. Decision for the Town after trial.
28. 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 per-
mit. Decision for the Town after trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
29. 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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
30. 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.
Case dismissed by stipulation.
31. 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. Case dismissed without prejudice.
32. 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. Decision for the Town after trial and appeal to The Appeals Court.
33. Joseph F. Hill, Jr. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 70384. Petition for abate-
ment of 1973 real estate tax. Case withdrawn on partial abatement of assessment.
34. Ronald P. Pelletier, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 192405. Petition
for abatement of 1973 real estate tax. Case withdrawn without abatement.
35. Robert A. Leone, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 71264. Petition for
abatement of 1973 real estate tax. Case tried with decision for the Town.
36. Edward F. Cataldo, Jr. Trustee of Pine Crest Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board No. 74487. Petition for abatement of 1974 real estate tax. Case withdrawn without abatement.
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37. 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. Restraining order denied.
38. 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. Case withdrawn without abatement.
39. 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. Case tried before a master
and settled by agreement.
40. 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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
41. 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. Case dismissed by stipulation.
42. 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. Deci-
sion for the Town after trial and appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court.
43. 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. Case tried before a jury with damages assessed
on account of eminent domain taking.
44. 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. Case tried before a master and settled by agreement.
45. 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. Case tried with decision for the Town.
46. 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. Town's motion for dismissal granted.
47. Harold J. Crumb, et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 76044. Petition for
abatement of 1975 real estate tax. Case dismissed.
48. Edwin F. Backman vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -6814. Action of tort
arising out of a sidewalk snow and ice accident. Case dismissed.
49. William A. Fraenkel vs. Allan F. Kenney et als., District Court of Central Middlesex No. 760072.
Appeal of dog order under G.L. c.140, s.157. Case tried and decision of the Board of Selectmen modified,
and as modified upheld.
50. Berta N. Tedesco et al. vs. Town of Lexington, United States Court of Appeals For the First
Circuit, Misc. No. 76 -8022. Petition for an injunction to restrain town from interferring with property
rights. Case dismissed.
51. Elena C. MacDonald et al. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1337.
Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for the retail sale of nursery
products. Case dismissed by stipulation.
52. Bernard W. Romberg vs. Mitchell J. Spiris, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1444. Suit under
Freedom of Information Act for list of names and addresses of parents of school children. Case tried with
decision for defendant.
53. Faye J. Kenney vs. Lois Brown et als., Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -3690. Petition for dam-
ages for interference with property rights. Defendants' motion for dismissal granted.
54. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 82353. Petition for
abatement of 1976 real estate tax. Case dismissed for failure to answer interrogatories.
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(d) The amounts received by Town Counsel as compensation for services not covered by the regular
salary of the Town Counsel and disbursements during 1976.
Town Counsel was awarded $1000 in the case of Town of Lexington vs.
Antonellis & Curley, Inc. to cover fees and expenses.
Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel
Board of Appeals
The Lexington Board of Appeals scheduled 82 hearings during the year 1976. Following is a listing
of these hearings and decisions rendered in each case.
1. David G. Ahern - variances of zoning by -law to construct a garage at 26 Dewey Road with insufficient
setback and sideyard. Withdrawn by the petitioner.
2. Alden L. Webster and Judith A. Webster - variances of zoning by -law so as to maintain existing non-
conforming dwelling with insufficient sideyard and frontyard, and to construct an addition which will
continue the non - conforming sideyard. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
3. Christos Kontos - special permit to operate a restaurant at One Meriam Street, in the Giroux Building,
store #5. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
4. Joel G. Berman - variance in required setback between an RS zone and a CB zone. These distances re-
late to a new addition to Berman Liquor Mart, 55 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED, subject to certain
conditions.
5. Patricia Calogero - variances to build a house on land described as lot 271 Blake Road (land between
numbers 36 and 48 Blake Road). DENIED.
6. Michael Colangelo and Josephine Colangelo - variance for frontyard setback and special permit to allow
light manufacturing and assembly as an accessory use to principal business at 14 Hartwell Avenue.
GRANTED.
7. Ong Ong, Inc., Robin Y. P. Ong, President - special permit to operate a restaurant at 21 -23 -25 Depot
Square, in the Giroux Building, stores 13,-14, 15. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
8. Michael D. Saunders and Ruth A. Saunders - variance to subdivide land at 72 Hillcrest Avenue into two
lots neither of which would meet the requirements of the zoning by -law. DENIED.
9. Kerrie Realty Trust, Theodore L. Freeman Trustee - special permit for subdivision of 12.32 acres into
a planned unit development, Minuteman Ridge II, Concord Avenue. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
10. Lexington Golf Club - special permit to build addition to existing clubhouse and kitchen area and to
build a storage garage on property at 55 Hill Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
11. Millipore Corporation - finding and determination (SP) use of premises at 35 Hartwell Avenue for manu-
facture and /or assembly of laboratory apparatus. GRANTED.
12. Brewster's Inc. - special permit for an addition at 903 Waltham Street. GRANTED, subject to certain
conditions.
13. Richard R. Corazzini - renewal of a special permit for retail sale of nursery products at 7 Blossom
Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
14. Everett J. Tingley - special permit for a planned unit development on certain land of Trinity
Covenant Church land, 44 Allen Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
15. Wilson Farm, Inc. - special permit renewal for roadside stand at 10 Pleasant Street. GRANTED, sub-
ject to certain conditions.
16. Robert S. Graves (Bob's Towing Service) - renewal of variance to allow temporary parking on property
at 388 Concord Avenue. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
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17. Construction Publishing Co., Inc. by Hermon S. Swartz, Treasurer - variance to allow subdivision of
certain land, Minola Road and 19 Highland Avenue. GRANTED.
18. Jordan M. Brickman - variance to build an addition at 20 Lillian Road. GRANTED.
19. John D. Brucchi - special permit to operate a private riding academy, giving lessons and pony rides.
GRANTED, special permit to operate riding academy but not to give pony rides at 63 Paul Revere Road.
20. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory - special permit for tower at 238 Wood
Street. GRANTED.
21. Marilyn and Luigi R. DiNapoli - variance to build an addition at 62 Taft Avenue. GRANTED.
22. Parker Weaver, 0. D. - special permit to use a portion of residence at 29 Pleasant Street for office
for practice of optometry. DENIED.
23. James V. Cosgrove - renewal of special permit to operate roadside stand at 307 Wood Street. GRANTED,
subject to certain conditions.
24. Millipore Corporation - special permit for a sign and an employees' cafeteria. Both permits GRANTED,
subject to certain conditions.
25. The Toad Stool Boutique - special permit to erect a sign to be hung from the soffit of porch at
1632 Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
26. Liberty Realty Trust - special permit to add a second floor at 15 -17 -19 Depot Square. GRANTED.
27. John P. Carroll - special permit to continue to pick up and keep cars on premises known as 31 Allen
Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
28. Doran Greenhouses, Inc. - special permit for a greenhouse at 150 East Street. GRANTED.
29. United States Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional Laboratory - special permit for
two directional, free - standing signs at 60 Westview Street. GRANTED.
30. Clifford D. Fleming - variance to build a house on Earl Street, an unaccepted street. DENIED.
31. Robert D. Patterson, M.D. - special permit to use a portion of dwelling at 21 Blossom Street for
practice of psychiatry. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
32. Scott Properties, Inc. - variances to maintain dwelling at 17 Circle Road with insufficient front
and side yards. Front yard setback variance GRANTED; side yard variance DENIED.
33. Jacek A. and Isabel H. Mroczhowski - variance to maintain house with carport with insufficient side
yard at 11 Bates Road. DENIED.
34. John R. Beaver - variance to maintain shed with insufficient side yard at 21 Lincoln Street.
GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
35. K. E. Palm - variance to install an amateur radio antenna at 12 Westwood Road. GRANTED.
36. Corazzini Bros., Richard R. Corazzini - special permit for a free standing sign at corner of Blossom
Street and Concord Avenue (numbered One Blossom Street). GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
37. Lexington Historical Society - special permit to extend the use and keep in place, until fall of 1978,
30 "walking tour" markers. GRANTED.
38. Dorothy W. Kilpatrick - variance to maintain dwelling at 59 Farmcrest Avenue with insufficient
sideyards. GRANTED.
39. Boston Edison Company - special permit to construct and install equipment for an electrical substa-
tion on easterly side of Hartwell Avenue on Maguire Road. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
40. Jefferson Union Company - special permit for free standing sign at 789 Massachusetts Avenue. DENIED.
41. Lester A. Goldberg - variance to erect a tower (100' high) at 49 Sanderson Road. DENIED.
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42. Donald W. Thomas - special permit (sec. 30.3) to build an addition at 10 Parker Street GRANTED.
43. Lexington Coal and Oil Inc. - special permit to keep 20 rental automobiles, trailers and vans for
leasing at 240 Bedford Street. DENIED.
44. Lexington Gardens, Inc. - special permit for additional greenhouses at 93 Hancock Street. WITHDRAWN.
45. Clifford D. and Eleanor F. Fleming_ - variances to erect a single family dwelling on certain land on
Earl Street. GRANTED.
46. Louis J. Cannizzo - special permit for another greenhouse at 331 Concord Avenue. GRANTED, subject
to certain conditions.
47. Russell Square Condominium Trust - special permit for two free stnading identification signs, one at
1505 Massachusetts Avenue and the other at 15 Woburn Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
48. Chadwick's - special permit for a free stnading sign at 903 Waltham Street. GRANTED, subject to
certain conditions.
49. Adams Pool Corp. - special permit to increase membership authorization. GRANTED.
50. Martha J. Lima and James J. Lima, Jr. - variances to subdivide parcel of land known as 40 Vaille
Avenue into two lots. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
51. Dorothy G. Levine - variance to maintain garage at 58 Buckman Drive with insufficient sideyard.
GRANTED.
52. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory - special permit for another tower at 238
Wood Street. GRANTED.
53. Hagopian - variance to add a porch leaving insufficient rear yard
Ronald K. Hagopian and Artemis M.
at 46 Chase Avenue. DENIED.
54. Lexington Savings Bank - special
one sign to be on Woburn Street,
conditions.
permit for two free standing directional signs on their property,
the other at 421 Lowell Street. GRANTED, subject to certain
55. Richard R. Corazzini and Frederick D. Corazzini, d /b /a Corazzini Bros. - renewal of special permit
for retail sale of supplimentary nursery products under Section 24.5 at 7 Blossom Street. DENIED.
56. Frank B. Cavatorta - special permit to erect a hanging, protruding sign at 1049 Massachusetts
Avenue. DENIED.
57. Rosina's Kitchen Deli, Inc. - special permit to move deli to ground floor at 363A Massachusetts
Avenue. GRANTED with certain conditions.
58. John F. Schneider - temporary special permit to install and live in a 3- bedroom trailer at 29
Moreland Avenue. GRANTED with certain conditions.
59. Mary J. Walsh Convalescent and Nursing Homes Trust, James N. Walsh, Trustee, and Thomas R. Walsh,
Trustee - special permit for an addition at Fairlawn Nursing Home. GRANTED, subject to certain
conditions.
60. Louis J. DiLuna - variances to maintain three lots on Wellington Lane, adjacent to Cambridge Con-
cord Highway, as legal building lots, changing some lot lines by removing certain easements from
two lots and adding the area to a third lot to provide access. This action was required as a
result of a state land taking for Route 2. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
61. Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc. - special permit for a free standing sign on prop-
erty located at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road and known as 1162 Massachu-
setts Avenue. GRANTED.
62. David A. Swann - variance to maintain a house with insufficient side yard and add a deck attached
to the house with insufficient side yard at 6 Audubon Road. GRANTED.
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63. Friendly Ice Cream Corporation - special permit to build and operate a family -style restaurant on
a vacant lot located partly in Lexington and partly in Waltham, located on the easterly side of
Waltham Street. Also a special permit for a free standing sign. GRANTED, subject to certain
conditions.
64. Muzzey Corporation - variance to allow the use of a parcel of land at the rear of 24 -26 Muzzey Street
for the parking of automobiles. GRANTED, subject to condition.
65. Jacqueline Bolles and Charles V. Briggs, or any corporation the stock of which is wholly owned by
them - variance to use premises situated at 72 Waltham Street as a retailer of dressmaking fabrics
and notions. Said premises will be operated pursuant to and in accordance with a Lease between
Marilyn M. Harrison and Keith W. Harrison, as Lessors, and the applicants, as Lessees. This will
continue as the Golden Hand. GRANTED, subject to conditions.
66. Joan B. Zachor - special permit to use a trailer as a part -time residence while repairs are made
on a house destroyed by fire. GRANTED.
67. Earl F. Baldwin, Jr. and Phyllis G. Baldwin - variance to maintain existing single family dwelling
at 24 Deering Avenue with insufficient front yard setback. GRANTED.
68. Priscilla D. Daudelin - variance to subdivide premises at 275 Wood Street into two building lots,
each containing more than 30,000 sq. ft. area required but less than 150 ft. frontage required.
GRANTED.
69. Anthony R. Cataldo - renewal of special permit to process and sell fruits and vegetables at 1265
Massachusetts Avenue. GRANTED, subject to conditions.
70. Highland Farm, Robert A. Modoono - renewal of special permit to operate a stand for the sale of
evergreens, shrubs, various other plants including annuals, perennials, indoor house plants and
flowers and garden supplies on lot abutting 192 Woburn Street and also to sell Christmas trees, etc.
GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
71. Stephen I. Owren - special permit for a free standing sign at 1844 Massachusetts Avenue, d /b /a
Lexington Realty. DENIED.
72. Brewster's Inc. - special permit to allow construction of an addition to the front of existing
building at 903 Waltham Street. DENIED.
73. Doran Greenhouses, Inc. - renewal of special permit for roadside stand and nursery, also sale of
Christmas trees, etc. at 150 East Street. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
74. Albert R. Piantedosi - variance to allow for temporary parking of motor vehicles at 443 Lincoln St.
GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
75. Melvin M. Kayce and Julieanne Kayce - variance to enclose porch of house at 115 Kendall Road, which
will have less than required side yard. GRANTED.
76. Marjorie R. and Ronald M. Bulger - special permit and variance to maintain existing dwelling with
insufficient front yard setback and to build a family room addition which will leave insufficient
front yard setback. GRANTED.
77. John F. Schneider - special permit for extension of time, allowing trailer to remain on property
at 29 Moreland Avenue, to complete restoration work on house damaged by fire. GRANTED.
78. Lexington Gardens, Inc. - renewal of special permit to continue to store and sell in conjunction
with the operation of a nursery at 93 Hancock Street, all of the supplementary items specified in
subsection 24.5. GRANTED, subject to certain conditions.
79. Jann Patrice Swanson - variance to maintain existing dwelling at 21 Ellison Road with enclosed
porch with insufficient sideyard. GRANTED.
80. Wilfrid B. and Mary Veldkamp - variance to maintain existing garage at 7 Bird Hill Road (formerly 6
Rockville Avenue) with insufficient rear yard setback. No decision. Petitioner was not represented
at scheduled hearing.
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81. Joseph G. Sakey and Shirley A. Sakey, d /b /a Cain's Seafoods - special permit, pursuant to Section
25.69, to serve food at Cain's Seafoods, 321A Woburn Street. DENIED.
82. Trustees of Drummer Boy Trust - special permit for eighty dwelling units comprising the second phase
of Drummer Boy Green located off Bedford and Winter Streets AND certain variances. GRANTED, subject
to certain conditions. (Hearing date: December 30, 1976; Decision to grant: January 6, 1977.)
The following associate members served during the year: Messrs. Robert Cataldo, Robert M. Gary,
Haskell W. Reed, Clarence D. Turner and Mrs. Natalie Riffin. Former Chairman Donald E. Nickerson served
through August 1976.
George P. Wadsworth, Chairman
Ruth Morey, Vice Chairman Irving H. Mabee
Woodruff M. Brodhead Thomas G. Taylor
Jury List
1976 -1977
Anne C. Ackerman, 8 Minute Man La.
Elinor Allia, 1 Sunny Knoll Av.
Robert Ansell, 12 Peacock Farm Rd.
Lawrence Ansin, 6 Heritage Dr.
Margaret C. Arigo, 2 Green La.
Sydelle Aron, 3 Clyde P1.
Joseph S. Ballota, 2 Ledgelawn Av.
Raymond B. Barnes, 59 Gleason Rd.
Dorothea P. Battersby, 14 Munroe Rd.
Louis Berkofsky, 10 Fessenden Way
Arthur E. Blunt, 9 Barrymeade Dr.
Frank J. Bowes, 32 Arcola St.
Daniel B. Brzezenski, 43 Robinson
Rd.
Faye Maxwell Burgess, 2 Wallis Ct.
James F. Casey, Jr., 94 Winter St.
Bernice Cotler, 31 Young St.
Helen S. Crane, 66 Hinchey Rd.
Willard Thomas Crossman, 82 Reed St.
Phyllis Davies, 11 Cherry St.
Gerson Diamond, 128 Adams St.
Robert M. Dolan, 346 Woburn St.
Edward E. Domings, 37 Valleyfield
St.
Helen M. Donnelly, 63 Oak St.
Gail Catherine Dooley, 16 Bowker St.
Margaret A. Fitzgerald, 29'Chase Av.
Gary L. Gallini, 10 Revolutionary
Rd
Ernest R. Ganshirt, 48 Fletcher Av.
Evelyn P. Gately, 8 Graham Rd.
Frank A. Giurleo, Jr., 85 Maple St.
George A. Glover, 15 Birch Hill La.
Phyllis Goldman, 30 Whipple Rd.
Wayne E. Goldman, 33 Turning Mill
Rd.
Leon Golub, 4 Wyman Rd.
Kathryn N. Good, 37 Wellington Lane
Av.
Joseph P. Hadley, 41 Middle St.
Helen M. Harrington, 232 Lowell St.
Steven Hastings, 15 Sunny Knoll Ter.
Cynthia K. Hobart, 16 Summer St.
James Hogle, 61 Laconia St.
Howard A. Hull, 3 Dudley Rd.
Earnest J. Johnson, 75 Cedar St.
Christine Donovan Jones, 15 Baskin
Rd.
Walter Juda, 12 Moon Hill Rd.
Moses Khazam, 193 Burlington St.
H. Robert Kitfield, 12 Ewell Av.
Robert C. Kley, Jr., 99 Burlington
St.
George A. Kolovson, 10 Dewey Rd.
Albert Landers, 15 Constitution Rd.
Doris M. Larson, 123 Maple St.
Anne L. Leavitt, 130 Laconia St.
George R. Limerick, Jr., 23 Hayes
La.
Horace C. Lyndes, 10 Richard Rd.
Francis A. Lyons, 15 Rawson Av.
Neil Robert MacLennan, 7 York St.
Wesley W. Mansir, 16 Tavern La.
Catherine T. Martin, 117 Cedar St.
James F. McCarthy, 20 Cooke Rd.
Blanche McKenzie, 53 Ledgelawn Av.
Leon D. Michelove, 1 Cooke Rd.
Lois L. Moore, 49 Moreland Av.
Ralph R. Musto, 25 Tucker Av.
Russell E. Needham, 43 Wood St.
Ernest C. Noyes, 24 Manning St.
William L. Nuzzbum, 36 Blake Rd.
Harold A. Nygaard, 494 Marrett Rd.
Leo M. Patrician, 47 Kendall Rd.
Gertrude A. Peers, 70 Emerson
Gardens
Christine Elizabeth Pfaff, 6 Rowland
Av.
Eugene W. Pike, 10 Churchill La.
Richard Alan Porter, 22 Hayes La.
Kenneth F. Pothier, 11 Charles St.
Martin J. Quinlan, 20 Bernard St.
Bernice M. Richter, 10 Carley Rd.
George A. Roberts, 7 Sherman St.
Eva A. Rodakis, 27 Ingleside Rd.
Frederick A. Scholoman, 74 Spring St.
Paul H. Sherman, 85 Grant St.
Meyer S. Slotkin, 161 Concord Av.
Thomas C. Small, 26 Earl St.
Anthony Souza, 21 James St.
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Christopher H. Stolz, 2139 Mass. Av.
Robert N. Tap, 40 Locust Av.
John David Tavilla, 8 Phinney Rd.
Gerald Tercho, 71 No. Hancock St.
Joseph R. Venuti, 397 Lincoln St.
Elizabeth A. Weiss, 16 Estabrook Rd.
Steven B. Whitcomb, 29 Fern St.
1977 -1978
Perry Adler, 46 Webster Rd.
Marjorie M. Andrew, 3 Bowker St.
Michael Ascolese, 18 Sylvia St.
Rose Bagelman, 18 Mass. Av.
Robert L. Baltz, 28 Robinson Rd.
Maria Balulescu, 5 Dane Rd.
Robert E. Baratta, 16 Crescent
Hill Ave.
William J. Barrett, 25 Pearl St.
Maria Bartolotti, 1132 Mass.Av.
Shirley A. Beal, 22 Bryant Rd.
Lynn M. Belcastro, 141 Lowell St.
Nancy A. Bender, 1 Brookwood Rd.
Madeleine G. Bennett, 52 Grove St.
Francis X. Bellini, 149 Bedford St.
E. Lee Blankenship, 8 Hadley Rd.
Gloria J. Bloom, 17 Loring Rd.
Eugene Bombara, 10 Holmes Rd.
Lydia Bronchuk, 127 Lincoln St.
Ralph A. Burnham, 25 Parker St.
William A. Busiek, 41 Somerset Rd.
Christopher R. Cady, 34 Fletcher Av.
Robert T. Callahan, 8 Fletcher Av.
Steven A. Caputo, 3 Hilltop Av.
Joy R. Carmen, 6 Stonewall Rd.
Daniel J. Casey, 15 Longfellow Rd.
Cindy Lou Chase, 60 Bertwell Rd.
Sara B. Chase, 1 Grassland St.
Naomi Cherny, 252 Lincoln St.
Mary B. Chiesa, 42 Adams St.
Hans T. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Rd.
Charles F. Clerkin, 9 Warren St.
Norman E. Coates, 30 Donald St.
Wallace C. Collins, 7 Tufts Rd.
Robert G. Converse, 40 No. Hancock
Jury List
Louise Costanza, 26 Rindge Av.
Stephanie A. Coulter, 22 Moreland
Av.
Steven A. Coval, 23 Revere St.
James F. Crain, 68 Asbury St.
Samuel C. Cuddeback, 48 Hill St.
Francis F. Cummings, 49 Valleyfield
St
Charles V. Cunniff, 27 Calvin St.
Stephen S. Curran, 496 Waltham St.
Gordon F. Currin, 6 School St.
Mary M. Curro, 5 Page Rd.
William C. Curtis, 72 Freemont St.
Paul C. Davidson, 31 Gleason Rd.
Mildred S. Dawes, 10 Bernard St.
Virginia F. Dervan, 2287 Mass. Av.
Janice S. Desimone, 53 Webb St.
Timothy F. Desmond, 27 Hayward Av.
Gilda Domigan, 37 Tarbell Av.
Rita M. Donovan, 32 Ivan St.
Donald Doremus, 74 Webb St.
Elizabeth F. Downey, 1 Stimson Av.
John D. Durkin, 18 Manley Ct.
Carl N. Easton, 130 Pleasant St.
Harriett M. Eckstein, 24 Barbarry
Rd.
John R. Farmer, 63 Hancock St.
Leo P. Ferraresi, 1468 Mass. Av.
Elvira M. Ferro, 18 Chadbourne Rd.
Wallace Feurzeig, 13 White Pine La.
Edwin L. Field, 1 Patriots Dr.
John Roy Filson, 2 Fairland St.
Laura E. Fisher, 205 Follen Rd.
Winston E. Flynn, 32 Watertown St.
Grace L. Foster, 390 Mass. Av.
Evert N. Fowle, 12 Winthrop Rd.
Myrna A. Fox, 9 Diamond Rd.
Teresa U. Frissore, 92 Blossomcrest
Rd.
Anne S. Glassman, 19 Hancock St.
Jonathan M. Goode, 32 Ames Av.
Jeannette L. Graf, 52 Cedar St.
Barbara A. Gryboski, 1 Mason St.
Deborah B. Guild, 344 Lowell St.
Elinus B. Hadley, 31 Robbins Rd.
C. Lynn Hamilton, 1798 Mass. Av.
Beverly E. Hammon, 7 Barrymeade Dr
Reed Hertel, 21 Tyler Rd.
Richard E. Hartwell, 26 Spencer St
Karl E. Hazard, 29 Eldred St.
Filomena R. Heil, 34 Whipple Rd.
Stephen P. Helms, 348 Marrett Rd.
Myrna Herniter, 256 Waltham St.
Gerda R. Herzlinger, 181 Grant St.
Arthur P. Hill, 11 Cutler Farm Rd.
Robert Hills, Jr., 20 Percy Rd.
Niela M. Horn, 80 Marrett Rd.
Barbara J. Howalt, 3 Fairbanks Rd.
Vivian M. Howard, 59 Wood St.
Wilfred Husgen, 11 Marshall Rd.
Nicola Iodice, 46 Winter St.
Mary F. Irwin, 6 Grove St.
Mary A. Jackson, 74 Ward St.
Paul R. Johannessen, 40 Tyler Rd.
William H. Johansen, 10 Demar Rd.
Robert J. Johnson, 5 Camden St.
Stella Johnson, 203 Marrett Rd.
Sydney K. Johnson, 8 Cutler Farm Rd.
William A. Johnson, 13 Smith Av.
Margaret -Mary Johnston, 94 East St.
Erma M. Jordan, 30 Cottage St.
Murray Kaye, 6 Abernathy Rd.
Sarah C. Kechejian, 3 Locke La.
Aaron L. Keller, 25 Baskin Rd.
James Kelly, 55 Medgelawn Av.
Sungha Kim, 8 Marlboro Rd.
Thomas A. Kirkham, 17 Peachtree Rd.
Charles F. Kitching, 14 Sherburne
Rd.
Norma E. Kitfield, 12 Ewell Av.
Simon Kleiner, 7 Bridge St.
Thomas E. Klemm, 133 Worthen Rd.
Pamela Jeannie Koehr, 42 Normandy
Rd.
Barbara A. Kourian, 124 Grove St.
Barbar J. Kowal, 293 Bedford St.
Pauline E. Kvingedal, 41 Shade St.
Catherine L. LaFauci, 56 Cary Av.
Frank L. Langone, 42 Chase Av.
Sarah C. Lappin, 5 Plymouth Rd.
James P. Leavitt, 221 Woburn St.
Burton R. Liebman, 24 Locke La.
Shang -Chad Liu, 4 Shaw P1.
Ruth M. Lomon, 18 Stratham Rd.
Ralph E. Longobardi, 10 Utica St.
Patrick H. Luongo, 47 Pleasant St.
Walter Luscombe, 53 Simonds Rd.
David W. Lynch, 15 Battle Green Rd.
Ervin F. Lyon, III, 25 Heritage Dr.
William J. Macintosh, 3 Deering Av.
Robert J. MacKay, 8 Blinn Rd.
Charles A. MacKinnon, 124 Woburn St.
Daniel M. MacLean, 11A Garfield St.
Edwin J. Maguire, 127 Maple St.
Robert J. Mammola, 60 Maple St.
Lucille K. Mahakian, 12 Watertown
St.
Joseph N. McDonald, 16 John Poulter
Rd.
John W. McFarland, 76 Hill St.
Annmarie T. McGann, 165 Follen Rd.
Kathleen M. McGuire, 5 Reed St.
Caroline McSweeney, 22 Columbus St.
Anna K. Merlino, 42B Worthen Rd.
Susanna Miller, 11 Homestead St.
Johanna Mollo- Christensen, 10
Barberry Rd.
Christopher M. Morrison, 13 Bedford
St.
Maureen R. Nathanson, 25 Nickerson
Rd.
Julianne V. Neilson, 19 Valley Rd.
Fred E. Obey, 28 Winthrop Rd.
Joseph T. O'Brien, Jr., 77 Grant St.
David Olsson, 16 Emerson Gardens
Leila A. Paone, 15 Emerald St.
Carmela A. Passanisi, 135 Laconia
St.
Walter E. Pedroli, 4 Great Rock Rd.
Charles C. Perez, 3 Westwood Rd.
Dorothy J. Pettibone, 118 Blake Rd.
Robert H. Peyton, 28 Eaton Rd.
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Stephen T. Piraino, 85 Shade St.
Charlotte A. Puopolo, 254 Worthen
' Rd.
Kathleen Jean Quinlan, 199 Grove
St.
Owen J. Quinn, 16 Brandon St.
Donna M. Raimondi, 67 Reed St.
William G. Ravanis, 23 Webster Rd.
Thelma Reed, 76 Lowell St.
Rachel A. Rice, 8 Abbott Rd.
Harry Richter, 30 Tower Rd.
Charles B. Robinson, 22 Fairbanks
Rd.
Pamela B. Rogers, 147 Shade St..
Grace B. Rohen, 17 Sutherland Rd.
Lillian M. Romano, 8 Appletree La.
Michael Rosa, 11 Brigham Rd.
Lawrence D. Ryan, 12 Ross Rd.
Nora A. Ryan, 1 Wilson Rd.
Frank E. Rymes, 68 Outlook Dr.
Richard A. Sandberg, 9 Bartlett Av.
Mary A. Santosuosso, 83 Bow St.
Haig Sarian, 3 Pheasant La.
James X. Saunders, 19 Oxbow Rd.
Cheryl Savet, 46 Emerson Gardens
Florence M. Sawyer, 5 Centre St.
Kenneth D. Senne, 24 Prospect Hill
Rd.
Burton Shapiro, 4 Fulton Rd.
Brenda M. Shaw, 6 Carol La.
Donald M. Shaw, 64 Turning Mill Rd.
Jerome Sherman, 8 Baskin Rd.
Helen M. Smith, 10 Westminter Av.
Jane Ann Smith, 8 Hudson Rd.
Mariwyn Somers, 55 Eldred St.
Mildred A. Stevens, 5 Loring Rd.
Miles M. Strodel, 3 Lillian Rd.
Theodore R. Strollo, 79 Buckman Dr.
James H. Sullivan, 14 Hastings Rd.
John C. Sutcliffe, 4 Myrna Rd.
Herbert E. Swartz, 7 Lockwood Rd.
James J. Swenson, 18 Fairlawn La.
Jo -Ann Thompson, 510 Waltham St.
Catherine C. Turcott, 424 Bedford
St.
Jane Tutin, 9 Revere St.
Joseph P. Upham, 2 Oxbow Rd.
Marjorie G. Van Egmond, 5 Fiske Rd.
Peter M. Walsh, 12 Lee Av.
Jonathan Walters, 19 Oakland St.
Roger T. Westcott, 3 Foster Rd.
Bruce R. Westlake, 18 Wyman Rd.
Kathleen White, 38 Fletcher Av.
William H. Wildes, 3 Russell Sq.
Amy Ong, 23 Fairland St.
Anita Worthen, 35 Dexter Rd.
Mark Wright, 11 Kendall Rd.
George A. Zwicker, 94 Concord Av.
1978 -1979
Ramon Alan, 242 Grove St.
Helen A. Arana, 39 Bloomfield St.
Charles K. Austin, 140 Cedar St.
George J. Bacigalupo, 89 Adams St.
Jury List
Gloria Bacigalupo, 89 Adams St.
Jean E. Baker, 11 Summer St.
Nora A. Balian, 5 Village Circle
Robert V. Barrett, 10 Winston Rd.
Katherine E. Bianchi, 58 Emerson
Gardens
Douglas Martin Bille, 21 Douglas Rd.
Dennis A. Botelho, 25 Hillcrest Av.
Edward A. Brown, 8 Birch Hill La.
Virginia Coates Busiek, 12 Patriots
Dr.
Linda J. Campbell, 8 Cottage St.
Alice M. Cawley, 290 Emerson Rd.
Stanley Chao, 26 Fairlawn La.
Gilda Chardo, 184 Concord Av.
Charles K. Chiklis, 5 Oak Park
Circle
Leo M. Clifford, 11 Hilltop Av.
Nicholas Coletta, 26 Volunteer Way
Mary F. B. Collins, 39 Fottler Av.
Linda W. Conrad, 176 Cedar St.
Sarah S. Cook, 9 Sunny Knoll Av.
Webster E. Coombs, 17 Shade St.
Eli Cotler, 31 Young St.
Steven E. Cox, 64 Garfield St.
Robert T. Davison, 86 Spring St.
Gary R. Day, 25 Shirley St.
Marshall J. Derby, 23 Suzanne Rd.
Mary E. Devoe, 14 Winthrop Rd.
Robert G. DiNitto, 24 Calvin St.
Jane M. Doherty, 31 Spring St.
Allyn C. Eccleston, 345 Waltham St.
Joan E. Foley, 98 Reed St.
Leighton S. Foster, 30 Roosevelt Rd.
Gary J. Geissler, 214 Lincoln St.
Robert Gennaro, 108 Winter St.
Harry K. Goldstein, 7 Cooke Rd.
Frances Godoy, 5 Wilson Rd.
Jonathan D. Granata, 154 Grant St.
William F. Grant, 10 Holton Rd.
Sarah G. Green, 157 East Street
Anthony Griecci, 115 Grove St.
Elizabeth F. Gurley, 42 Laconia St.
Thelma Haggett, 31 Arcola St.
Doris E. Hamilton, 359 Lowell St.
Nishan Haroian, 353 Concord Av.
Joseph Hart, 63 Ledgelawn Av.
Filomena R. Heil, 34 Whipple Rd.
George C. Henderson, Jr. 136 Maple
St.
Marie Hiscock, 29 Stimson Av.
Margaret L. Hogan, 1 Stearns Rd.
Robert C. Hogan, 15 Dee Rd.
Eugene J. Horvath, 552 Mass. Av.
William R. Hutchins, 21 Winthrop Rd
Marjorie C. Jackson, 33 Partrodge
Rd.
Walter D. Johnston, 8 Wilson Rd.
Sandra A. Jones, 11 Downing Rd.
John S. Judge, 28 Columbus St.
Rogert W. Kaufman, 14 Larchmont La.
Marie A. Khachadoorian, 442 Waltham
St.
Walter A. Kmiec, 27 No. Hancock St.
Macy D. Koehler, 292 Mass. Av.
Kenneth B. Langill, 40 Arcola St.
Frank J. Liva, 27 Whipple Rd.
Robert R. Lussier, 1 Piper Rd.
Norman R. Maclnnis, 37 Normandy Rd.
Thomas G. Magner, 259 Woburn St.
Margaret F. Mann, 5 Pelham Rd.
James W. McDevitt, 17 Hamilton Rd.
Jan L. Meades, 523 Lowell St.
Nancy A. Monaghan, 25 Skyview Rd.
Tom Monahan, 25 Bernard St.
Susan E. Morian, 9 Millbrook Rd.
Barbara J. Mosca, 566 Lowell St
John M. Murray, 31 Eaton Rd.
Matthew J. Murtha, 20 Captain
Parker Arms
Francis E. Nagle, 521 Bedford St.
Robert W. Nielsen, 16 Henderson Rd.
Ellen V. Nutt, 45 Ridge Rd.
Robert L. Ossman, 35 Wachusett
Drive
Marion E. Patterson, 128 Kendall Rd.
Grace L. Peabody, 64 Locust Av.
Aphrodite M. Pearce, 4 Carley Rd.
Robert J. Ploof, 70 Blossomcrest Rd.
Perry Pollins, 14 Peachtree Rd.
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Donald Porter, 2161 Mass. Av.
Ivan N. Pratt, 44 Freemont St.
Keith A. Randall, 1 Millbrook Rd.
Neva M. Reiner, 3 Gould Rd.
Diane S. Richter, 17 Captain
Parker Arms
Stephen G. Richter, 10 Carley Rd.
May E. Rosmarin, 5 Fessenden Way
Bernard J. Rothmel, 4 Burroughs Rd.
Muriel E. Rowland, 263 Marrett Rd.
Jean E. Rubenstein, 18 Dewey Rd.
Frederick J. Rutyna, 252 Emerson Rd.
Martha N. Sayre, 8 Hutchinson Rd.
Linda T. Schwartz, 30 Lillian Rd.
Roberta J. Servente, 128 Lowell St.
Judith K. Sherman, 62 Buckman Dr.
Philip E. Sheridan, 6 Carville Av.
David S. Shiff, 107 Kendall Rd.
Dorothy A. Shine, 11 Utica St.
Paul R. Smith, 31 Tyler Rd.
Pauline Solomos, 48 Circle Rd.
Nicholas A. Sorrentino, 15 Crescent
Hill Av.
Marilyn S. Stone, 2 Frost Rd.
Andrea L. Strout, 21 Fairbanks Rd.
John E. Taranto, 252 Marrett Rd.
Edward D. Tocio, 19 Ingleside Rd.
Domenick L. Torci, 13 Tower Rd.
Leonard J. Travis, 185 Grant St.
Larry G. Trebino, 33 Blake Rd.
Paul H. Tremblay, 1949 Mass. Av.
Tien -Yu Tsui, 18 Mason St,
Robert Tucker, 17 Locke La.
Henri G. Vetter, 110 Bow St.
Glen R. Viste, 36 Oakmount Circle
Caetano Das. Vital, 187 Marrett Rd.
Ethel F. Webb, 462 Marrett Rd.
William R. Weiss, Jr., 16 Estabrook
Rd.
Guy M. Weyl, 25 Pine Knoll Rd.
Thomas P. Widmer, 91 Blake Rd.
Barbara S. Yakutis, 7 Dee Rd.
Marvin D. Zimmerman, 28 Valley Rd.