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Home My WebLink About1979-Annual Report1979 Annual Report Town of Lexington Massachusetts TOWN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION CITIZENS ELECT SELECTMEN APPOINT: ELECTION OFFICERS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE SELECTMEN MODERATOR PLANNING BOARD /SUPER. AN` STAFF / REGISTRAR OF VOTERS COUNSEL MANAGER APPOINTS WITH SELECTMEN'S APPROVAL • FIRE \ / POLICE \ CHIEF / \ CHIEF MANAGER APPOINTS KEY' HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE\ \DIRECTOR/ CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTE E BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS REP TO MINUTEMAN VO- TECH.SCH. CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE FENCE VIEWERS PTROLLER CONSERVATION COMMISSION RECREATION COMMITTEE COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD OF HEALTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION YOUTH COMMISSION SELECTMENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES SUPER. PUBLIC WORKS LL / TOWN \ /BOARD OF\ \ CLERK / \SSESSOR, TREASURER TAX \ HEALTH\ \COLLECTOF DIRECTOR REATI SERVATI DIRECTOR PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE UNSALARIED CITIZEN PARTICIPANT SALARIED POSITION BUILDING CONSTABLES *WITH APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD. ** CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR CEMETERY SUPER. 4 ELECTED, 1 APPOINTED BY STATE EOCD WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEV. COMM. PLANNING* DIRECTOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS,EMPLOYEES 1979 Annual Report Town of Lexington, Massachusetts COVER PICTURE: Bandstand Dedication September 16, 1979 In celebration of its fiftieth anniversary the Rotary Club of Lexington presented the Town with the bandstand at Hastings Park. The acceptance of this gift and the construc- tion of the bandstand required extended co- operation between private organizations and Town agencies. The Bicentennial Band and its successful summer concerts on the Green were the foundation of the entire project. The Permanent Building Committee worked with the Rotary Club on the design and location of the bandstand. The permission of the Historic Districts Commission was a condition of its location at Hastings Park. The Department of Public Works cooperated in the construction, and the Selectmen are happy to have played an overall supportive role. The Board records its thanks to the Rotary Club on behalf of the entire community. Robert B. Kent, Selectman Year in Headlines JANUARY Citizens' article proposes Parker condo- miniums - Almost every incumbent to run for re- election - 'Debate - athon' to raise money for LHS Debate team - Mitchell Spiris closing 24 -year school adminstra- tion career - Bantams win six straight to take Boston Youth Hockey Invitational - State aid for conservation land:$579,000 - Munroe is committee's choice for senior center - Larsen and LHS math teammates tops again in State Olympiad - Housing Authority rejects state - administered units - H.S. Basketball Maids win fifth straight, lead in Middlesex league - Sheryl Franks, Priscilla Hill, Eastern champs, gird for nationals - Proposed school budget shows 2.1 percent rise - Schools set the stage for complying with state basic skills requirements - the Rev. Henry Clark ends 24 -year pastorate - Firefighters, Building Commissioner com- bat fireplace dangers - Theatre company preparing for 'The Boys in the Band' - Gene Moloy retiring from DPW Water Divi- sion after 41 -year career - Speaking of water, the 'blizzard' of '79 came down wet. FEBRUARY The March 5 ballot: Three municipal offices are uncontested - Mental health center names Dr. Richard Carbonneau new director - Drake exhibit opens at Heri- tage Museum - 43 are inducted in LHS Honor Society chapter - Rotarians mark golden anniversary - Town officials rip Gov. King's cap plans - Library and Dana Home inherit $500,000 - Selectmen convey 16 sites for subsidized housing - Lexing- ton's Police cadet 'experiment' to bear fruit - Cathy Foulkes' top ice dancing draws Broadway, media acclaim - LHS Minutemen explode into state tourney, 10th time in 11 years. MARCH School Committee looks for ways to deal with the 'caps' - George P. Morey dies; served town for years - Housing policy 2 plan sparks vigorous debate - Miley, Swanson, Michelman re- elected...but not by much - Voters favor incumbents for TM members - Unpaid real estate taxes total less than $100,000 - 'Mock' Town Meeting approves all but pool - Six months after purchase: 50 percent pro- fit on a Hancock condominium unit - 'Gigi' sparkles at high school - LHS Principal Clune calls for student 'res- ponsibility, tolerance, honesty' - Sun- day landfill closings upheld at Town Meeting - Spring garden plotting begins. APRIL Pool bond sails - Planning begins for Lex- ington mini- busesl2 hours a day - Hastings Park bandstand gets Town Meeting okay - Lexington is nominated for Clean Air award - Minute Men rehearse for re- enact- ment - Court reinstates McSweeney - Flames devastate Old Belfry Club - MM Tech • greets Belgians - Roland Greeley wins White Tricorne Hat - First youth recogni- tion award presented - Congregate housing approved - Nine entries represent LHS at science fair - Minutemen win in extra inning - 'Spring Expressions '79' next weekend at Art Center MAY Business, civic leader Harold Michelson dies - Police negotiations reach an im- passe - LHS debate team state champs again - Town Meeting sets longevity re- cord - Glittering ice program at Hayden May 18 -20 - Selectmen appeal McSweeney ruling - Town Meeting buries trash pick- up - Parker conversion falls short at TM - Eight Lexington student artists na- tional winners - Sanderson House wins local preservation prize - Miley elected chairman of Board of Selectmen - DPW's Wally Weisinger has seen it all in 55 years - Neighbors gather to honor last of the Lexington Muzzeys - Firefighters and town sign two -year contract - Maid nine awaits a date in state championship match - Recycling collection at end Clifford L. Muzzey (left) on the Green. YEAR IN HEADLINES JUNE Moratorium ending on sale of tax lots - Metco seniors at LHS reflect and comment - Pool opponents fall 295 voted short in referendum - Weekend gas station closings concern Selectman Battin - More than 600 seniors are graduated from Lexington High - Mosquito spraying coming to a close - High school guidance study com- pleted - Bicentennial Band begins last season on Buckman Tavern lawn - School's out at Munroe - Minibus is named LEXPRESS - 'Iolanthe,' by Follen youth choirs is a 'delightful success' - Har- vard graduates 30 Lexington residents - Herb Grossimon commander of Minute Men - At age 80, Gordon Steele is still perfec- ting his backhand JULY Route 128 fatal accident probe narrows - Owner Grace Chapel to demolish Old Belfry Club - Town Health Department releases guidelines on septic systems - Officials declare gypsy moth attack waning - John Deutch, nation's No. 3 energy man, de- fends Carter - Lexington supports bottle bill - Town loses MBTA fund -cut bid - It'll cost more to use town recreation facili- ties - Plan to bring private school here clears hurdle AUGUST Cambodian family comes to Lexington - Ground water a special concern in pool building plans - More kindergarteners than expected - Town's surplus tops $800,000 - Tight race for first place in coed softball league - East Lexington railroad station razed - Gasoline 'crisis' over, tourism on the rebound - MBTA auth- orizes LEXPRESS money - Youth emergency shelter scheduled to open soon - Landfill closing cost could near $500,000 - 'Cheery cherry' for '80 - Membership sags but VFW perseveres - Replace adapting to youth's changing needs - High school cur- riculum now 43 courses lighter - Police force to vote on bargaining agent - LHS soccer aiming for the top - Revaluation contract signed, to begin October 21 SEPTEMBER Task force hears disposal alternative - Pool still on target, committee says - MM Tech wins overseas tourney - Longtime re- sident Francis Burke dies - LEXPRESS will roll on Saturday - Town's tax rate 0000 LAi r3 $87.60 - 140th annual East Village Fair September 22 at Follen Church - Lexington firefighters report: Mutual aid is a key to rescues - Lexington at Concord in 67th football meeting - Committee calls for services center at Munroe - Bandstand de- dication surges with community spirit - 19 Lexington High seniors National Merit semifinalists - Hanscom airport growth concerns Selectmen - Girl swimmers open with two wins - State's tax delays could cost Lexington $50,000 in interest - Pop Warner teams win OCTOBER Police approve a new union for bargain- ing - Year of the Child: Child abuse and neglect an issue - More local trees suc- cumbing to diseases - Lexington vies for A11- American Cities award - Budget fac- tors for fiscal '81: cap, inflation, en- ergy - Schools' fuel budget falls short - Munroe renovation estimate: $500,000 - Woodpark residents ask board for help with rats and brook - Surveys of elderly proposed - Emerson residents defend street name - Schools continuing minority recruitment NOVEMBER Battin elected Massachusetts Selectmen's Association president - Selectmen rule two cabs the limit on Center stand - Christian Academy becomes debt -free - Fun and games for two - year -olds at Cary Lib- rary - Selectmen appoint seven to human services committee - Scattered -site hous- ing work starts - Worthen Road parking sought for commuters - No 4 -day school week here...yet - Students plan holiday dinner for elderly - Championship success for Hayden's skaters - Six subsidized homes to be ready in spring - School Com- mittee, as expected, calls for Adams closing DECEMBER Depositors Trust gets go -ahead to build branch office - Decking the halls at Buckman Tavern - School energy budget de- ficit may reach $250,000 - A 13 percent increase is proposed for FY81 total town expense except school budget - Firm is selected for Parker School conversion - Rep. Shannon states his case at 'Town Forum' - Residents, officials discuss Han- scom issues —Area police chiefs file com- plaint on district court judge - Bedford Street office plans unveiled - TMMA seeks ways to shorten Town Meeting. Anne R. Scigliano Contents Part I ADMINISTRATION /POLICY Board of Selectmen Selectmen's Advisory Committees Town Manager TMMA SCHOOLS 5 10 13 16 School Committee 17 *School Superintendent 18 *Minuteman Vocational Technical School 23 COMMUNITY SERVICES *DPW /Engineering Westview Cemetery *Energy Conservation *Fire *Police *Board of Health *Animal Control FINANCIAL /LEGAL 25 27 27 28 30 32 35 Appropriation Committee *Comptroller *Treasurer *Town Debt and Interest *Tax Collector Capital Expenditures Committee *Assessors *Trustees of Public Trusts *Retirement Board Board of Registrars *Town Clerk 36 37 37 38 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 Cover picture courtesy Lexington Minute -Man CULTURE /HISTORY /RECREATION *Cary Memorial Library Cary Lecture Committee *Recreation Committee Town Celebrations Committee White Hat Award Battle Green Guides Historical Commission Historic Districts Commission ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 44 46 47 50 52 52 53 54 Planning Board *Building /Inspection Fence Viewers *Conservation Commission *Board of Appeals Permanent Building Committee HUMAN CONCERNS 55 57 58 58 61 62 *Lexington Housing Authority Veterans Services Council on Aging Youth Commission A View From The Highest Hill DIRECTORY /BASIC INFORMATION 63 65 66 70 71 Officers and Committees Town Meeting Members Talent Bank Questionnaire Town Governmental Organization Voting Information Handy Information 72 76 79 Cover Cover Cover *Additional data in Part II of this report. Selectmen Guide Town In More Complex World Lexington's government, of necessity, is far more complex than in the past: there are a greater degree of citizen involvement, new and varied issues, and mandates over which we have little control. To our past services and issues, such as schools, zoning, public works, public safety, housing and tax rates, have been added human service needs, solid waste disposal, energy conservation, unfunded pensions, school conver- sions, excessive state and county charges (cancelling the effect of aid on the cherry sheet) and tax caps. There have been successes and failures in our attempts to maintain home rule; town meeting emphasized its desire to retain its prerogatives by staying within the cap but maintaining its priorities in spending. The tax rate de- creased by $2.60 per $1000; revaluation as required by law was undertaken; auditing of the town's records con- tinued for a second year. Lekington Board of Selectmen. Seated L /R: Robert B. Kent; Alfred S. Busa; Mary W. Miley, Chairman; Eleanor McCurdy, Executive Clerk; Margery M. Battin; James F. Crain. Standing L /R: Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel; Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Town Manager. 5 BOARD OF SELECTMEN GOAL SETTING HELPS KEEP DIRECTION, FOCUS Using the goal- setting process they designated last year the Selectmen defined the major problem areas in which to set goals and begin comprehensive long range planning. The four target areas are: • Center revitalization. • Sources of revenue for local government, corresponding with a decreasing reli- ance on property taxes. • Financial management, including tax stabilization and dealing with inflation. • Employee career development. 6 BOARD OF SELECTMEN REVITALIZATION OF LEXINGTON CENTER The Selectmen recognize that the parking situation in the Center is a most pressing and vital need. The Central Business District Com- mittee, a sub - committee of the Planning Board, has been discussing the problem and consideration is being given to investigate the pos- sibility of the location of a one - story parking garage in the Meriam Street municipal lot and the best possible way to implement the con- struction for sound investment. Communications have been estab- lished with the federal government in an attempt to resolve some of the problems by requesting co- operation in alleviating the all - day parking problems on Massachu- setts Avenue by employees of the Post Office. Recommendations in the Metcalf and Eddy Report are to be reevaluated and a plan is to be prepared, with input from the Chamber of Commerce, outlining the steps to be taken. The Board encourages the use of LEXPRESS by both shoppers and the employees of the Central Busi- ness area. NOTE: Additional discussion of this topic appears in Planning Board report. ABOVE RIGHT: Lexington Center aglow with holiday lighting. OPPOSITE PAGE: Key members of commit- tees concerned with town finances pon- der Lexington's fiscal present and future at a meeting of the Selectmen. Listening are Harry Hall (front), Donald White (left) and George Silver- man (right) of the Appropriation Com- mittee, Comptroller Richard Perry (center), Clifford Porter (rear, left), Nyles Barnert and Anne Scigliano of the Capital Expenditures Committee (third row)and Otis Brown and Patricia Swanson of the School Committee (rear). HUMAN SERVICES The Selectmen issued a comprehensive policy state- ment which defined the town's human service role, established a Human Service Advisory Committee and the criteria by which its members would be chosen. Nineteen applicants were interviewed by the Se- lectmen; seven were chosen. A wide variety of in- terests and experience is represented. 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G, .1. � (r.. r.T..i..._ :1i�f.,.�.r -.,... ��_� 1:�%i-- _.YTtC1r.., •.r2S1j:i2��.�a: +. ��.:,: BOARD OF SELECTMEN Human Services Committee. L /R: Adelaide Osborne; Howard Levingston; Ruth Nablo; Barry Marshall; Ruth Butler; Carol Perez, Chairman. Ab- sent: Stephen Baran. human services - Determine if and how to human services." REVALUATION fund or provide The 1979 Town Meeting endorsed the Select- men's recommendations to proceed with a full revaluation of all real property in the Town. The project is underway and is scheduled for completion in 1981. It will bring Lexington into compliance with State law which mandates establishing the fair market value of all real property. It will also eliminate existing inequities in assessments caused by fluctuation in the value of property since the last full valuation in 1962. WARRANT REVISION At the suggestion of the Town Meeting Mem- bers Association a more readable warrant was issued. The Selectmen, other town officials, administrators and Town Meeting Members worked together to make the war- rant more understandable, useful and at the same time, less expensive to produce. PUBLIC WORKS This year, as the Board of Public Works, the Selectmen oversaw the completion of nearly 2000 feet of new street and drain construction in the Crescent Road area and nearly 11,000 feet of sanitary sewer construction on Marrett Road, Waltham Street, Crescent Road and other streets. In addition, the second phase of the Sewer Master Plan was begun and is approximately 30 percent completed. A Sidewalk Master Plan was also initiated to pinpoint areas without sidewalks, to establish priorities and to determine the feasibility of beginning a construction program. The formula for assessing sewer better- ments was reviewed as requested by Town Meeting. The Selectmen re- vised one portion of the formula so that the average of the actual linear foot construction costs over the previous three years would be used in the calculations. In prior years, the average of the construction costs over the previous five years was employed. Phase 2 of the Drainage Study, encompassing Vine, Beaver and Shaker Glen Brooks, was completed, with Simonds Brook, Tophet Swamp and Hardy's Pond Brook yet to be investigated. The Sewer System Evaluation Survey of the Inflow /Infiltration Study was signigicant- ly delayed due to a longer than usual review process for the analysis phase at the state agencies responsible for the approval. It had been the Selectmen's aim to have the Inflow portion of the SSES completed by this fall, however, it now appears that it will begin in the spring of 1980. TRANSPORTATION Consistent with public concern over dramatically increasing fuel costs, the Selectmen have supported additional transportation programs including "LEX- PRESS" an in -town bus service authorized by a town meeting vote of ninety- thousand dollars. The service, which began in mid - September, was the result also of an MBTA grant awarded after competition among several communities. The LEXPRESS fare structure is designed to maximize rider- ship, particularly among youth and senior citizen groups. The commuter bus service was increased six express trips in and out of Boston day with LEXPRESS as a feeder. The combination of the two has enabled some to eliminate ownership of a second car thereby contributing to energy conserva- tion. The lion's share of groundwork and operation of these Lexington -bred transit systems has been borne by the Transportation Advisory Committee - a truly active committee, as their report below tells. to per 8 BOARD OF SELECTMEN DOG HEARINGS The number of hearings held by a member of the Board of Selectmen has increased. This would indicate an awareness on the part of some citizens of the availability of the service and the knowledge or lack of knowledge, on the part of others of the town dog leash law. There has been an increase of violations on the playgrounds and school areas. The problem is being addressed. SCHOOL CONVERSIONS Because of the failure of the Parker School proposal at Town Meeting and the subsequent release of Munroe School due to the decrease in school population, there are now two schools being considered by the advisory committee to the Select- men. A new condominium proposal with 25 percent low income units given to the town by reaffirmed vote of the Board, will again be submitted to town meeting as will Munroe as a possible human service center including facilities for seniors, the Housing Authority and other agencies. A consultant will advise the Selectmen and Town Meeting as to feasibility and cost. MASSACHUSETTS COMMITTEE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION In the past year, several interfaces between town administrators, elected officials and the MCAD have occured. In addition to coordinating details of the town policy on equal employment and its Fair Housing Code, several in -depth discussions have been held to insure clear understanding exists concerning the town's policies and procedures concerning Equal Opportunity. As a result of these activities, over $500,000 of state reimbursements for conservation orig- inally held up pending clarification of Affirmative Action Program details, were released and received by the town during October, 1979. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON The Selectmen have maintained close con- tact throughout the year with our State Senator and Representative. They have been very cooperative in addressing the Town's concerns. Two problems dominate the scene: excessive reliance on the real property tax as a device for fund- ing the costs of government (and partic- ularly the costs of County Government and the MBTA) and a legislative tendency to mandate programs to be executed by the communities at local expense. IN MEMORIAM GEORGE W. EMERY 1897 - 1979 Board of Selectmen 1947 -53 (Chairman 1949) White Tricorn Hat Award 1972 Board of Appeals 1953 -1962, 1969 -1973 Historic Districts Commission 1966 -1974 Planning Board Board of Fire Engineers Town Meeting Member for many years 9 LIAISON WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES The Board realizes that municipal con- cerns are addressed at the state and county level. It is important that we understand our interdependence on and need for other communities so that we work together for common goals and speak with one municipal voice. Board members continue active involvement in state and county municipal associations; one member serves as President of the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association; another has had a primary role in ini- tiating and supporting legislation favorable to municipalities; another is Vice - chairman of the Middlesex County Advisory Board. Lexington is represent- ed on the Governor's Local Government Advisory Committee. A board member serves as a Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. With the increase of activity at Hanscom Field as well as other issues, constant communication is maintained between the members of the Boards of Selectmen of Bedford, Concord and Lincoln. The new Chairman of the Hanscom Advisory Committee is the Lexington representative. Mary W. Miley, Chairman Margery M. Battin Alfred S. Busa James F. Crain Robert B. Kent The gas supply is looking bleak So ride LEXPRESS twice a week! Selectmen's Advisory Committees The Community Health Committee has been formed by the Board of Selectmen as a result of a unanimous vote on Resolution 8 of the Lexington Forum on Aging which emphasized the need for such a committee. It is charged with the following: - To participate, with Human Services Council, in drawing up a charter for a permanent Community Health Committee, structured appropriately under the Human Services Council umbrella. - To collect information on medical and other health services available to the citizens of Lexington. Transportation Committee. Consistent with public concern over dramatically increasing fuel costs, the committee had an unusually active and productive year in 1979. Town Meeting authorized ninety thousand dollars to be used in the operation of "LEXPRESS" an in -town bus service. This expense coupled with the MBTA grant awarded after competition among several communities and a fare structure designed to maximize ridership enabled service inauguration shortly after Labor Day. The response of a highly diversified group of citizen users has significantly LEXPRESS Left: Community Health Committee. L /R: Jacob Gardner; Lore Jean Kern; William Page, Chairman; Dr. Martin K. White; Jacquelyn Ward. Below: Transportation Committee. L/R Seated: Fred Rosenberg, Chairman; Sally Castleman, Co- Chairman; Elaine Dratch. Standing: Joyce Hals; Sara Arnold, LEXPRESS Coordinator; Laurence Chait. Absent: Webb Sussman. 10 outstripped expectations. Particular enthusiasm has been noted among youth and senior citizens. Commuters using the Boston commuter bus service find the availability of in -town service an added advantage. Throughout the year's usual active sched- ule of meetings and activities the Committee derived great satisfaction from the LEXPRESS success. Cable Television Committee. About 85 per- cent of the people who answered the recent questionnaire in the Lexington Minute -Man said they were in favor of having cable TV in Lexington. The Board of Selectmen held a public meeting to get comments about proceeding with the state - mandated licens- ing process to solicit proposals from cable TV companies. Several firms have indicated an interest to apply for a li- cense. The Board has formally initiated the licensing process with a target of mid 1980 for a decision on whether or not to SELECTMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEES accept one of the anticipa- ted proposals to build and operate a cable TV system in Lexington. The Committee is recommend- ing the formation of a non- profit community access cen- ter corporation to provide a focus for community use of the cable system in edu- cation, government and oth- er areas of town interest. If the Board decides to act favorably on one of the pro- posals, a system could be installed and operating in the second half of 1981. Insurance Committee. L /R: Daniel Lucas; Elaine Sullivan; Paul Marshall; John Mackey, Chairman. Absent: John Dyer. The Insurance Advisory Committee was recently formed to review the coverages and costs of the Town's various insurance policies, with particular attention to Workmen's Compensation and the possibility of self- insurance for this. A year -end summary report will be ready to assist in recommendations for the 1980 Town Meeting. Cable Television Committee. (above) L /R: Martha Wood; William Page, Chairman; John Ward; Alfred Busa; Howard Cravis. Absent: Peter Shapiro and Sandra Small. The Town Report Committee for more effective communi- cation through the Annual Town Report, sought to re- fine techniques and provide' a lasting chronicle of good quality. Whatever the Town spends on its report is multiplied many times by volunteer effort. Many in addition to committee mem- bers have contributed ideas, pictures and arti- cles. Eighty Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Explorers and their parents delivered last year's report. Below: Town Report Committee. L /R: Robert Sawyer, Erna Greene, Chairman; Fred Frick; Harold Handley; Ray Culler; Phil Blampied. Absent: Louis A. Zehner, Chairman Emeritus The Burglar Alarm Committee was formed as a result of the 1979 Town Meeting's action on Article 56. It was appointed by the Selectmen June 27, 1979 to study and make recommendations relative to the problems related to methods by which home and business alarm systems are connected to the police and fire depart- ments. The committee met five times and submitted a report dated September 13, 1979, which recommends a new burglar alarm By -Law. The Personnel Advisory Board is a re- source of professional persons serving in an advisory capacity to the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager. During this past year there has been an evalua- tion of the functioning of the P.A.B. in its initial five years of existence and a clarification of its charter for the future. 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The racial demography of the Town will be studied along with possible concentra- tions of minority groups in various sec- tions of Town. If the latter exists, the Committee will seek to learn the causes of such concentration. The Lex- ington Housing Authority's role in fair housing for Lexington will be considered as well. The Committee consists of private citizens, as well as a member of the Board of Selectmen, the Housing Authority and the Planning Board. The committee, as part of its work, will be consulting with the public as well as minority organizations in the town. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee acted on an as- needed basis to advise the Board of Selectmen regarding traffic safety related issues. The matters ranged from crosswalk locations to traf- fic signal installations. In addition, the Committee continued to move forward with suggestions for improving driver, cyclist and pedestrian behavior through public education and the local media. The Police Manual Policy Committee is continuing its study to keep the manual current. The Sewer Advisory Committee has provided three members on the Public Advisory Group for the proposed Millbrook Valley Interceptor Sewer. It has reviewed the proposed FY81 sewer package and gave its recommendations to the Selectmen in late 1979. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) continued its analysis of the Town's op- tions for solid waste disposal after the closing of the Hartwell Avenue Sanitary Landfill. The Committee is convinced that the solu- tion to Lexington's, solid waste disposal problem must be part of a regional solu- tion to the problem. The Town has been a member of the 128 West Resource Council for over 5 years and this past year joined the Northeast Solid Waste Commit- tee ( NESWC), a similar grouping of muni- cipalities studying regional solutions. At the 1979 Town Meeting the Selectmen presented an article enabling them to commit a certain fraction of Lexington's solid waste to the NESWC project if the NESWC project is judged to be the best for Lexington. In the interim between the close of the Hartwell Avenue facili- ty and the opening of a regional facili- tya temporary solution is required, and SWAC is now evaluating a number of such solutions for Lexington's solid waste. NOTE: FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF SELECTMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS SEE PAGES 72 and 73 OF THIS REPORT. PRACTICING INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS at a Town celebration: L /R: State Senator Sam Rotondi, Town Manager Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. and State Representative Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 12 Town Manager Looks Toward Next Decade TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $104,929 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,480 TOTAL PERSONNEL 6 1979 is a year that can be identified as a period of reassessment and foundation laying through a goal setting process established by the Board of Selectmen. Continued consolidation of staff within the Selectmen /Manager area was implemented during this year. The issues of tax stabilization, solid waste disposal, environmental planning and affirmative action continue to be major efforts and the impact of double digit inflation, a changing social mix in our community (people getting older) make our reassess- ment process all the more vital. This office is responsible to the Board of Selectmen for administration of a $5,256,931 payroll, a $6,146,235 expense budget and a $2,683,730 capital budget. We continue to have overall responsibil- ity for presenting a tax rate and revenue estimates that involve a total budget of $33,092,182. STRUCTURE This is the tenth year of Selectmen /Town Manager government and is an appropriate time for the Town to identify issues and goals for the 1980's. It is also appro- priate to outline some of the major responsibilities of the Manager to the Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Town. The Selectmen /Town Manager Act states Town'Manager's Office Staff. L/R standing: Eliza- beth Pressman, Management Intern; Betty Cadario, Clerk; Phyllis Smith, Secretary; Nancy Banks, As- sistant to the Town Manager. Seated: Mary Edgett, Secretary. Absent: Joanne Torpey, Clerk. Town Manager Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. at his desk. that the Selectmen shall appoint a profes- sionally qualified person, fitted by education, training, and by previous full - time experience in a responsible adminis- trative position in government to perform the duties of the office. The Act further provides that the Manager shall supervise and be responsible for the efficient administration of all boards, committees, commissions and of- ficers appointed by him and their res- pective departments. He has responsibil- ity to the Town Meeting to insure that implementation of Town Meeting votes takes place and must report annually in writing to the Town Meeting on the status of prior Town Meeting votes on which implementation is not complete. FINANCES In the context of continued economic growth, cost containment efforts of the School Department and Town as well as additional State Aid, the Town adopted a budget that called for total spending of $33,092,182 vs. the previous year's total of $32,620,350. All revenue, exclusive of the property tax, was $9,578,498. It was thus necessary to raise $23,513,684 producing a new tax rate of $87.60, approximately a 3 percent reduction from the 1978 rate. A surplus of $750,000 was TOWN MANAGER MAJOR COSTS TOTAL REVENUE TO BE EXPENDED 533.1 MILLION s LL z 0 at O 6 Q z 0 0& at(?). Q K KKK K 0 O m CO N m O ei el 03 II II II II FFF F F FF O .1 18.8M =65.3% FF mo o N t m.-4 oi CO • Cl VI It II II II II FFF F P P 3.8 M= 13.1% 29.2 M =100% FF FFF W P n O O C C W J N V Y C W N ... O Z 0 z v o z^ — S3vz S 3-.Y W 2 F3 z'^• �aW r..., ^F� O °C = .0: °r K OTC N -m W .viler S d ▪ —mow F 0 Q 0 0 co 0 to gW 0 FO S 33.1 MILLION TAX RATE STABILITY CO O2 W ro C/1 CV 02 20 2,2 rtir o HOUSE VALUATIONS dd N FY 78 - $88.40 FY 80 - $87.60 TOWN MANAGER used from the prior year's budget to assist in setting this year's tax rate. The Town finished the 1979 fiscal year with a surplus of $1,576,916. This will be available for utilization in the 1980/81 budget. This surplus revenue is all the more important to assist us in meeting the ravages of inflation as wit- nessed by the dramatic increases in ener- gy costs and overall operating expense. At the writing of this report, I have proposed a budget to the Selectmen that estimates a proposed tax rate of $91.90, a 4.9 percent increase for FY 81. PERSONNEL The Town continues to work on affirma- tive action recruiting consistent with the goals of the plan adopted by the Board of Selectmen as recommended by the Personnel Advisory Board. Through this effort we have worked with a number of community groups in Lexington and surrounding communities. A two year collective bargaining agree- ment was concluded with the firefighters that calls for wage settlements of 6 per- cent in 1979/80 and an additional 6 per- cent in 1980/81. Bargaining has begun with the Public Works union for a new contract as the current agreement ends June 30, 1980. The Police agreement ex- pired on June 30, 1979. Currently the town and the police union are trying to reach a new agreement. GOALS Major issues to be addressed in 1980 are: 1. Tax stabilization 2. Execution of a solution for our solid waste problem (The landfill 15 can no longer operate in its cur- rent status in 1980). 3. Employee development continuation with an investment in the potential of the men and women that work for the Town by expanded training. Major costs continue to be in the area of payroll, expenses and energy, as eviden- ced by Chart 1. We have been able to obtain a degree of stability on the tax rate as indicated by Chart 2 but long term stability remains questionable with the continued reliance on the property tax to fund governmental services. The Solid Waste program remains a major problem facing the community and a pro- posed transfer station as well as a trash collection system will continue to be re- commendations of this office. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Work continues with our legislators to abolish or restructure inefficient organizations such as county government and the MBTA that require inordinate amounts of revenue ($700,000 to Middlesex County and $535,000 to the MBTA) for limited services. This office is grateful to the numerous citizens committees that we work with to provide better services to the community as a whole. A special note of thanks should be given to our Data Processing Advisory Committee that has recommended interim steps in looking at the up- dating of our data processing capability. This office remains available to all citizens for discussion of concerns about town government. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Town Manager TMMA Focuses on Information The Town Meeting Members Association emphasized information for citizens in its 1979 projects. These included: - spear- heading the new format and simpli- fied language of the 1979 warrant. - writing and publishing its annual Warrant Information Report distributed to all Town Meeting Members and available to the general public. - holding the annual series of pre -Town Meeting information sessions providing an opportunity for all interested to discuss warrant articles. - writing and publishing Town Meeting in Lexington, handbook for understanding the workings of Town Meeting. - developing a list of guidelines to assist persons submitting citizens arti- cles for the Warrant to know who to contact and when to do what (available for the 1980 Warrant.) - the organization's education committee preparing a white paper on school fiscal autonomy. Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - providing advisory leadership for the high school junior's planning the Mock Town Meeting. The TMMA is not an official town body. It is composed of all interested Town Meeting Members, both elected and at large. The organization's executive committee, com- posed of the chairman, clerk and associate from each precinct, meets regularly to set direction for the association and discuss topics that affect the Town. All meetings are open to anyone interested. The TMMA also works through a committee system in- tended to provide an unbiased observation of town government activities. Standing committees are: education, land use, town government and public works. There are also currently two other commit- tees on health and improving the warrant. The 1979 Warrant for the first time con- tained a citizens article initiated by the executive committee. It requested a report on the status and plans for the Town's sewer program. An orientation packet was developed for newly elected 1979 Town Meeting Members. TMMA Executive Committee. L/R seated: Bernice Manning, Sam Currin, Martha Wood, Arthur Smith, Ruth Thomas, Ione Garing. Donald Wilson, Guy Doran, Madeline Shaughnessy, Frick, Sue Solomon. (See full list below). Erna Greene, Brooke, Fred 1979 -80 Executive Committee Chairman...Martha C. Wood, Precinct 7 Vice Chairman...Arthur C. Smith, Precinct 2 Clerk...Anna P. Currin, Precinct 9 Treasurer...Sam V. Nablo, Precinct 6 Chairman Bernice Manning Donald Wilson Erna Greene Ruth Thomas Guy Doran Sam Nablo David Reiner Ione Garing Daniel Power Nablo, Anna Standing: Margaret Clerk Associate Pam Winston Art Smith Jeanne Krieger Sue Hodgkins Ed DuBois Sue Solomon Marthur Kalil Eleanor Yasaitis Anna Currin Robert A. Cataldo Mary McIver John McWeeney F.C. Frick Madeline Shaughnessy Margaret Brooke Martha Wood Anne Scigliano Joan Collins 1 School Committee Concerns: Education and Energy School Committee. L /R: Mark Dohan, Student Representative; Patricia Swanson; Jean Gaudet; Otis Brown, Chairman; John Lawson, Superinten- dent; Frank Michelman. nce again the outstanding academic and athletic achievements of young- sters in Lexington's Public Schools were far above average and continue to focus the attention on the excellence of our educational system. While nationally SAT scores show little or no improvement, Lexington's students scored considerably above the national averages while also improving. upon the local SAT results from the preceding year. Additional evidence of our educational excellence is the fact that approximately 80 percent of Lexing- ton's graduating class of 1979 has gone on to further education in accredited two and four year colleges and universities. While the School Committee and Administra- tive Staff provide the leadership and lend a great deal to the guidance and direc- tion, we acknowledge that the teachers are the most important element in education. As a result of re- duced school popula- tions Munroe School was phased out as an educational faci- lity in fall 1979, joining previously closed Hancock and Parker Schools as surplus property. 17 Enrollments continue to decline at the start of the 1979 school year down 350 from 1978 with a total 1979 school popu- lation of 6,492 children. Projections using available census data and the Cohort Survival Method indicate enroll- ments will decline to 4,960 at the be- ginning of the 1983 school year. These projections have prompted the Superintendent to recommend the closing of Adams School at the end of the current school year (June, 1980) and to recommend the closing of Muzzey Junior High School by June, 1981. While reduced enrollments would probably support the closing of Muzzey in 1980, the Superintendent is of the opinion that other important educa- tional and financial considerations were responsible for his recommendation. The School Committee will carefully consider all of the information available before reaching a final decision regarding the future of Adams and Muzzey Schools. In 1979 the School Committee returned to the Town's Excess and Deficiency Account sums well in excess of $200,000. Contin- ued frugal management of the entire educational budget has been responsible for these surpluses which are returned to the Town to the benefit of the taxpayer. For fiscal 79 -80, and once again, aided by a school closing (Munroe) with an estimated annual savings of $136,580, the School Committee budget of $16,505,087 was approved by Town Meeting. This represented an increase of $295,247 or 1.8 percent more than the preceding year. The new budget was considerably under the State mandated 4 percent cap and, in fact, was the smallest percentage in- crease of a Lexington educational budget in more than 25 years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Energy conservation is still extremely important to all of us, and under the guidance of the Energy Conservation Sub - Committee, recently transformed into a town wide Task Force, a great deal of time, effort and money has been allocated for use in finding new ways to reduce the consumption of energy resources. Last year the Tenneco Company conducted an in depth energy audit of the entire High School complex. It resulted in many re- commendations including thermostat set- tings, heating equipment, lighting, air control and insulation, which if im- plemented would greatly reduce our consumption of energy. In addition to addressing the Tenneco re- commendations at the High School, the Energy Conservation Sub - Committee has al- so applied many of the conservation measures to all of our school buildings. Thermostats have been set at 65° during the school day and at 55° during evening hours, weekends and school holidays. Thermostats have been calibrated; oil burner efficiency improved; insulation and weatherstripping added; lighting changed from incandescent to fluorescent; improvements in air handling systems; de- fective steam traps have been replaced. While we are pleased with the dramatic reduction in consumption due to these efforts, we are unhappy that constantly increasing oil and electricity costs are stripping us of any financial savings. While our commitment is to quality and excellence in education for all younsters attending our public schools, we are also committed to the financial constraints required in preparing a fiscally responsi- ble budget. The School Committee, sensi- tive to taxpayers many burdens, carefully scrutinizes all facets of proposed budget items in order to properly finance an educational program which is responsive to today's educational goals. The School Committee is unanimous in one position: that the unselfish voluntary donation of time, materials and expertise received from many citizens is an impor- tant ingredient in our educational success. We are grateful for this generous support. Otis S. Brown, Jr., Chairman Jean Gaudet Frank Michelman Sandra Shaw Patricia Swanson School System Tightens Belt Another year has passed, one that was exciting, challenging and most productive for the Lexington Public Schools. First, I would like to focus attention to some of the accomplishments of staff and students. - High School Debate Team. Massachusetts Forensic League State Champions for the second consecutive year. - Muzzey Jr. High Math Team. First place in Intermediate Mathematics League of Eastern Massachusetts. - High School Math Team. Champions of 1979 Massachusetts Association of Mathematics Leagues Tournament and the New England Mathematics League. - High School Seniors. Alan T. Johnson, Andrew W. Wang, Lawrence J. Furnstahl and Mark A. Singley named National Merit Scholars. - Visual Arts. National Scholastic Art Awards to eight students. 18 - Graduating Class of 1979. Eighty per- cent of the graduating class of 1979 went on to two and four year institu- tions of higher education. - Advanced Placement Exams. In 1979 there was a 64 percent increase in the number of high school students who successfully took Advanced Place- ment exams. - High school senior. Judith Jackson named finalist for National Achieve- ment Scholarship for outstanding Negro students. - High School awarded ten -year accredita- tion by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. - Analysis of reading and mathematics test data for each elementary pupil - Summer workshops organized in research on grouping, scheduling, simulated groupings, secondary social studies, English, science, mathematics, ele- SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT mentary race awareness, elementary language arts and social studies - Adoption of 1979 -80 School Committee priorities and budget guidelines - Completion of high school energy audit and systemwide reduction of energy - rganization of the central office without an Assistant Superintendent for Personnel - Establishment of an Employment Securi- ty Office at the high school - Return of $261,630.64 balance to town from 1978 -79 budget - Improved orientation and articulation program for junior high school stu- dents entering high school - Adoption of a basic skills ment plan - Increased number of newsletters to the public - Completion of written descriptions of K -6 and 7 -12 curriculum sequences - Closing of Munroe School and sale of surplus equipment - Completion of High School guidance study - Completion of study of computers in instruction and installation of compu- ter terminals for instructional use in every school - Introduction of pilot programs in philosophical reasoning, semiotics, race awareness (Grades 5 -6) and elemen- tary social studies skills - Adoption by School Committee of policies for child abuse and student rights and responsibilites - Reduction of class sizes In addition to these accomplishments, several systemwide committees and teams were formed: - Curriculum Advisory Committee - Basic Skills Improvement Committee - Special Education Advisory Committee - Guidance Advisory Committee - Child Abuse Protection Team - School Committee Energy Conservation Committee Student Enrollment Decline Continues: As of October 1,1979, the student population for Grades K -12 was 6503, or 355 less than last year. Based upon the actual enrollment of this year, the projection for the next school year (1980 -81) indi- cates a drop of 506 additional students for a projected K -12 student population of 5997 on October 1, 1980. 19 Adams Bowman Bridge Estabrook Fiske Franklin Harrington Hastings ENROLLMENTS Actual 79 -80 Total Clarke Jr. High Diamond Jr. High Muzzey Jr. High Total 256 338 404 405 380 367 279 396 720 645 373 Lexington High School 1940 Total Grand Total Projected 80 -81 241 314 376 354 334 326 254 368 2825 2567 670 629 312 1738 1611 1819 1940 1819 6503 5997 High School students improve in S.A.T. Scores: Despite the continuing decline of Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) scores nationally, as well as in New Eng- land and Massachusetts, S.A.T. scores of Lexington High School students showed an- other increase this year. The average score in the verbal portion of the S.A.T. increased to 483, up from last year's 478. In mathematics, the average score in- creased to 527, up from the previous year's 518. The multiple choice test, taken by a million college bound seniors nationally, is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. College Board officials say S.A.T. scores over the years have proved accurate predictions of how a student will perform in college. National Merit Scholarship Program: The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced in September the names of some 15,000 of the nation's most intellectually able students who qualified as semi- finalists in the 1980 Merit Program. Semi - finalists who advance to finalist standing in the competition will be considered for approximately 4,300 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 1980. Nineteen Lexington High School students were named Merit semi - finalists. This is more than any public high school in New England. Forty -nine Lexington High School students received letters of commendation. 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SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT This year, the list is again impressive and totals to a quarter of a million dollars of outside funds for the improve- ment of local school programs. Special Education $157,140 Occupational Education 26,812 Summer Reading 25,853 Computers 16,840 In- service Education 1,500 Total $228,145 1979 Test Results Show Student Gains: This past winter, the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills were administered to students in grades 2, 4 and 6. Certain basic skills were measured: reading, lan- guage, mathematics and reference skills. This test does not measure every subject taught to our students, but only those basic skills essential for all kinds of school work. 1979 Test Results Grade 2 Grade Equivalent National Average Lexington: Reading Total Language Total Math Total Battery Total Grade 4 National Average Lexington: Reading Total Language Total Math Total Battery Total Grade 6 National Average Lexington: Reading Total Language Total Math Total Battery Total 2.4 3.5 3.4 3.1 3.3 4.4 6.5 7.1 5.6 6.3 6.4 9.0 9.2 8.3 8.5 These test scores will be used to identify those students who are underachieving, those learning above expectations and those showing normal progress. They can show that a student is learning well in one subject but poorly in another. They can help to diagnose the type of learning problem a student may have. For principals' convenience in assessing individual students, lists were prepared which showed all students in each school who had achieved one -half year or more Superintendent of Schools Dr. John H. Lawson 20 below the national average. These lists were accompanied with instructions to follow up these students to guarantee that help was available to those who needed it. These efforts are being monitored by the program managers of elementary reading and mathematics to ensure that everyone whose scores are "one year or more" below grade level is reviewed and has appro- riate services provided. Teachers have been told how to identify students' rela- tive strengths and weaknesses, how to check for normal growth from one year to the other and how to identify class strengths and weaknesses. Test scores at all levels (elementary and secondary) will also be used to help analyze the in- structional programs. Even though Lexington characteristically scores above the national averages, a review of the high and low scores on the sub - component scores can suggest "weaker" areas that deserve special attention. Instructional Grouping Recommendations: One of the 1979 -80 priorities was to implement the recommendation of the Grouping Study which was conducted this past year and a number of public and staff meetings were held to discuss and review my recommendations. Recommendation (A) That students be placed in an instructional study group in one subject independently of their placement in an instructional group in another subject. Recommendation (C) That a number of steps should be taken to improve the placement of students and the evalua- tion of that placement: 1. Increased visiting of grade six and seven classroom teachers. 2. Improved written communication between junior high and parents of current sixth graders, prior to the April conferences. 3. More coherent articulation be- tween sixth and seventh grade curricula. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT 4. Re- assessment of placement by junior high teachers at any time during the year. 5. Continuation of placement re- commendations from sixth grade teachers. Recommendation (B) That in grade 7, for- mation of instructional groups differ according to the nature of the disci- plines and the needs and interests of students. 1. That the following pre- determined year -long instructional groups be formed: Mathematics Pre - algebra Grade 7 mathematics Mathematics skills Foreign Language Intensive Regular (Basic French could be formed if needed and able to be scheduled) 2. That in grade 7 science, social studies and English instruc- tional groups be formed within classes or among them to res- pond to differing instructional needs and interests, the size and duration of these groups to be recommended by the teachers of a team or grade level in consultation with counselors and administrators. 3. That, during the 1979 -80 acade- mic year, the needs of students capable of accelerated work in English, social studies or sci- ence also be met through place- ment in a phase V grade 8 class. 4. That planning begin this year for a grade 8 - grade 9 program which offers courses within each discipline available to students from both grade levels, depend- ing upon their skills and inter- ests, for implementation in the 1980 -81 academic year. Originally, I had intended to present the recommendations in January, 1979 to be- come effective in September of 1979. De- lays caused by presentations to various citizen groups and faculties and changes in Recommendation (B) combined to cause a serious timing problem for the school per- sonnel. As a result, the School Committee voted to implement the recommendation in two phases. Phase I, Recommendations (A) and (C), would be implemented in September 1979. Phase II, Recommendation (B), will be implemented after illustrative concrete schemes for grouping are discussed and re- viewed with faculties and approved by the School Committee. The tentative target date for implementation of Recommendation (B) is September of 1980. In recommending delay of (B), I said to the School Committee: "The value of not implementing Recommenda- tion (B) until 1980 is enormous. The delay will provide sufficient time for junior high school staffs to plan properly for a major change affecting students, parents and staff. It will enable the administration to prepare needed in- service activities, to simulate various grouping possibilities, to refine group- ing criteria, to write guidelines for the selection of students for various phases, to adjust curriculum materials for dif- ferent phases, to develop reporting methods for parents, to refine the need for resources, to implement new sched- uling structures and to consider possible 1980 -81 budgetary implications. The de- lay will give administrators and staff more time and opportunity to communicate with parents and sixth grade teachers about the procedures that will be used to group and to teach students in seventh grade English, social studies and sci- ence classes in September 1980. "Implementing the phasing recommendations over a two -year period will also enable the administration and junior high school staffs to deal with phasing in proper perspective. Grouping students is not an end in itself, but is a means which should be used to provide better oppor- tunities for all students. Delay until 1980 will enable the administration to place proper focus on the instructional and social goals of our junior high schools rather than on phasing itself." Plans have been made to have School Committee and staff discuss the final format for presentation of implementation of Recommendation (B). Public dialogue is scheduled for late winter. School Budget Increases 1.8 Percent for 1979 -80: The development of the 1979 -80 school budget represented a unique chal- lenge to School Committee members, school administrators and staff at all levels. The dilemma centered around how best to devise a budget which would provide an educational program of continued quality for approximately 6400 students, and yet to respond to pressures of declining enrollment (502 fewer students) and ram- paging inflation (8 -9 percent for 1979). 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The 1977 census indicated an 18 percent decrease in number of chil- dren born during that year. - Enrollment and junior high districts will continue to change, reflecting the reassignment of students according to the Report on the Committee to Re- assign Pupils. - Staffing ratios used in planning the 1977 -78 and 1978 -79 budgets will con- tinue to guide the staff in developing the 1979 -80 budget. - Current political trends not only call for restraint but also indicate that significant state controls might be imposed this year upon even the most responsible budget. The total budget of $16,505,087 marks the fourth consecutive year that the percent of budget increase has decreased. This decrease, $295,247 or 1.8 percent, is di- vided between personal services ($161,865 or 1.2 percent) and non - personal services ($92,342 or 4.0 percent). This decrease was accomplished despite several un- controllable increases: - Wage settlements for employees - Mandated state programs - Increases in the cost of instructional materials, fuel, transportation and equipment Initial budget requests from the staff totaled $17,036,108 (5.1 percent in- crease). I reviewed all requests and, in conjunction with central office adminis- trators, principals and department heads, reduced the budget to its present amount. The reductions came chiefly as a result of: - Declining enrollment resulting in staff reductions of 35.7 positions (25.2, professional; and 10.5, classified) - Administrative efficiences - Consolidation and elimination of some positions and tasks - Increased effectiveness of program planning and accounting - Increased use of 3 -5 year planning and purchasing - Decision to close Munroe School effec- tive September, 1979 This budget is based on needs which have been stated, reviewed and expressed in terms of priorities. These priorities are related to specific programs and serve as guidelines during budget development. Their accomplishment is for the most part measurable, and serves as a control factor in budget expenditure during the year. In addition to the assumptions noted which control budget preparation, there 22 were several constraints which were taken into account: - State aid will not significantly alter the cost of education to local government - Class size reduction will be accomplish- ed only through different utilization of existing staffing ratios and must be within LEA /LSC contract agreement - Inflation will continue and significant- ly raise the cost of most learning materials - Energy prices will continue to increase the costs of the operation and maintenance programs - Negotiations (approximately one million dollars increase because of 5.5 percent increases to employee groups) The budget accomplishment was due to the imagination, ingenuity, insight and understanding of the staff. It was our best effort to relate financial needs to educational outcomes during difficult economic conditions, and continue to pro- vide the best possible education for all Lexington students. Energy Conservation Policy Voted: Recog- nizing the need for energy conservation in our schools the School Committee voted appropriate temperature settings for classrooms (65°F.) and other areas as developed by the administration. Although our school system in Lexington has not been seriously affected by a supply shortage, we have had an approxi- mate doubling of costs since 1973. To combat this, the School Committee has established lower temperature settings, replaced incandescent lighting (portions of the High School, Diamond Junior High School and Fiske School were done during the summer of 1979), continued weather- stripping exterior doors (all schools), caulked exterior door frames and windows (all schools), calibrated thermostats, adjusted burners for peak efficiency (all schools), replaced burners where necessary (Fiske 1974, Franklin 1975), purchased window curtains with thermal value (in progress at Estabrook) and installed optimizers (efficiency moni- tors) in the heating systems of Clarke, Diamond and Bridge (in progress). Storm sash is being used on buildings where storm sash is available (Adams, Franklin, Muzzey and Administration Building). Many schools have made use of temporary plastic storm windows. We will also be experimenting with opaque insula- ting window coverings in some areas. Measurement of the temperature level of hot water heaters is being made to find SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT alternative methods of using less energy to heat water, especially during the warm months. All schools have had lighting and power - audits (1978) and preliminary energy audits (1979). Two staff members have completed courses given by the State en- ergy Office which certifies them to con- duct energy audits. We should be encouraged if we take a look at past energy conservation results. Last school year, we used 13 percent less fuel During 1979 the Minuteman Tech School Committee took steps to expand the school district to include the towns of Bolton, Lancaster and Needham. This was done to help maintain an adequate enrollment base so the school can continue to provide a broad spectrum of career exploration and technical training opportunities for its students, to hold down the cost per stu- dent and to provide more high school students with strong vocational train- ing options. The proposal for district expansion has been voted and approved by Bolton, Lancaster and Needham and by eight of the twelve current member towns. If all the remaining towns of Arlington, Boxborough, Lexington and Stow approve in the spring of 1980, the new 15 -town district will become a reality on July 1, 1980. In addition to their assessment for operat- ing costs, based on the number of pupils sent to Minuteman Tech, each new member town will pay a surcharge of $400 per pupil per year for ten years. This will be paid in lieu of any assignment of costs for original construction or equip- ping of the building. This surcharge will than in 1977 -78. This is even more im- pressive when we realize that last year (1978 -79) was colder by 514 degree days (8.2 percent) than the 1977 -78 school year. On an equalized basis this would make the savings on total gallons of oil better than 20 percent. Unfortunately, the cost per gallon exceeded the saving. The savings, nevertheless, are substantial as the costs would have been much higher if we had not taken these steps. Dr. John H. Lawson, Superintendent Tech Moves to Expand District be used to reduce assessments to the district's twelve original member towns. With the completion of a badly- needed second access road to the school proper- ty, 1979 also marked the completion of the school building project which has been underway since 1972. An increased reimbursement of aid from the state was returned to the towns to further reduce their fiscal year 1980 assessments for Minuteman costs. Minuteman Tech's enrollment has now stabilized at 1175 to 1200 students in its day programs, while the school's community education programs continue to expand. Summer school enrollment in 1979 jumped 68 percent, and a total of 753 students and adults from 33 towns attended classes. During 1979 the Adult Education enrollment reached a record high at 1500 for the spring and fall semesters. Both summer school and adult education are operated on a self - supporting basis. Again in 1979 Minuteman Tech students won national recognition for the skills MINUTEMAN TECH they have learned. Eight students went to Atlanta in July to compete in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America United States Skills Olympics and re- turned with four of the eleven awards which were won by Massachusetts voca- tional school students. Emily Bobbitt of Lincoln brought home a bronze third place medal in the Extemporaneous Speaking leadership competition. John Eleftherakis of Lexington, the valedictorian of Minuteman Tech's Class of 1979, won third place in the Job Interview competition. Joe Peters of Acton received a Certificate of Merit in the Electrical competition. The skills competitions in which these students participated involved 6,000 top students from vocational - technical schools through- out the United States. To further promote excellence in its student body, Minuteman Tech established a new program in the fall of 1979 called Prep Tech. It is designed for students who have demonstrated a very high level of academic excellence and who can bene- fit from a rigorous academic and techno- logically oriented high school education. Most of the Prep Tech students plan to seek admission to well known technical colleges or institutes. Another first for Minuteman Tech in 1979 was an international exchange program which brought 110 athletes and coaches from Belgium to stay with Minuteman Tech families for 11 days in April. The Belgians competed and swapped expertise with Minuteman Tech athletes in soccer, basketball and volleyball. The second half of the exchange took place in August when 103 Minuteman Tech athletes and staff flew to Belgium for 16 mem- orable days of athletic competition and sightseeing. Minuteman Tech's boys basketball team returned home with the Tervuren Basketball Tournament trophy and an undefeated record. In June 1979 Minuteman Tech graduated its second senior class. Sixty -three percent of the graduates went to work in the trade for which they had been trained or in a related field and 27 per- cent went on to further education at two -year or four -year colleges or voca- tional institutes. The remaining ten percent of the graduates entered the military service or took jobs out of their trade area. At Minuteman Tech there are now 49 stu- dents majoring in non - traditional shops. These include girls majoring in areas such as printing, auto mechanics, weld- ing and cabinetmaking as well as boys majoring in cosmetology and health occupations. The school has established a support group for these students in order that they may share experiences, discuss problems and hear outside speak- ers on topics such as affirmative action, employment opportunities ana working conditions for people in non - traditional jobs. A review of the entire school's curriculum and textbooks for stereotyping and sex bias is now underway, and manuals are being developed for each vocational shop which will deal with techniques for eliminating sex discrimination. Another issue which has received a great deal of attention at Minuteman Tech during 1979 is energy. Utilizing the expertise of staff members and consul- tants, the school has taken many steps to make its heating and air conditioning systems more efficient. An Energy Review Committee representing the staff, school committee and parents is meeting regular- ly to review specific energy saving alternatives in areas such as the school calendar, transportation, facility use, work schedules for staff and air and light standards and practices. The school has already reduced its use of energy by one - third. The Energy Review Committee is studying the educational, financial and energy saving implications, as well as the human factors involved in a number of alternatives. This information is then being passed along to the School Commit- tee for its decisions. There were several changes in the Minute- man Tech School Committee during 1979. Among them was the resignation of Rico A. Merluzzo of Arlington, who had been a mem- ber of the Committee for six years and served as chairman and vice - chairman, pro- viding strong support for growth in indus- try- school cooperation. The Committee wishes to thank these former members for their dedicated service. Acton, John W. Putnam Arlington, Francis X. Callahan Belmont, Henry L. Hall, Jr., Vice - Chairman Boxborough, John J. Shimkus Carlisle, Kenneth L. Bilodeau Concord, Kenneth Marriner, Jr., Secretary Lexington, Robert C. Jackson Lincoln, Ruth W. Wales, Chairman Stow, Paul Christopher Sudbury, Donald D. Bishop Wayland, John B. Wilson Weston, Annette DiStefano Public Works /Engineering: On the Job Every Day The Department of Public Works' pri- mary function is to maintain all of the public works and to provide necessary services that are vital to the public. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICE $1,591,596.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $1.194.838.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME 106 PART TIME 15 To many Lexington residents, 1979 will go down as the year of the floods. In the early months heavy rains flooded yards, streets, cellars, the Towns sewer system, and in the summer caused flash floods and washouts. High on the priority list is the Sanitary Landfill, along with a solid waste collec- tion and disposal program. We are aware of the short life of the landfill. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is working on the problem and will have a report ready before the town meeting. The M.D.C. is addressing our concern of the seasonal surcharging and overflowing of our sewer system, through the proposed Millbrook Valley Interceptor Sewer, which will carry Bedford and Hanscom sewerage through town without entering the Lexing- ton system. Construction projects of streets, side- walks, and sewers approved by Town Meeting are near completion for this year. The building for the storage of equipment is completed and should prove to be an asset in relieving the crowded conditions with- in the old Public Works Building. The major storm drain projects for 1979 were the replacing of pipes across Massachu- setts Avenue at Sylvia Street and the drain on Dexter Road. We believe that an intensified program is essential for the expansion of the high- way maintenance program for the resurfacing of existing streets. The Highway Division 25 Trash soon to be covered at Sanitary Landfill. had a busy year continuing work on drains, berms, street cleaning and patching, side- walk repairs and fence repairs. In 1979, the department resumed its street resur- facing program with overlays on sections of Massachusetts Avenue, Hartwell Avenue, Forest Street, Winter Street and Concord Avenue. The division saw the retirement of Wallace C. Weisinger and the appointment of Wallace G. Wesinger as superintendent. The Sewer and Water Division saw the re- tirement of Gene Moloy and the appointment of Richard E. Spiers as Superintendent. This division had a busy year maintaining the systems, repairing breaks, maintaining pumping stations and cleaning sewers, in addition to installing, renewing and re- pairing sewer and water services and water meters. The equipment division maintains all equip- ment used by Public Works, including a major rebuilding of the Bomag Compactor used at the Sanitary Landfill. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all members of the Department of Public Works /Engineering for making 1979 a most productive year. ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES DIVISION The office of Administration /Facilities through its departments of Building Maintenance, Park & Shade Tree and Cemetery completed several major projects during this past year. Included in these projects were the follow- ing building improvements: installations of a ventilating system, air conditioning unit and three electric overhead door .I L� .' .I 1 +yv .;,�1Tt {.%l U Yi' L ' 2f' � t •y 7• . t .tv . `'i . jr l •..;y " , l f . .'C_ : ..'1. Ut r�\Q •. �1.t: : ` )[ aI. : iJ♦ j� .:::: a� C ti:? � tt: M) :Y:r �I• iL � ._ l :l:\.< t :3 �_i 77T • ..' 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Bleachers being readied for June commencement. operators at the Public Works office build- ing at 201 Bedford Street; addition of self controlling valves in the radiators at the Lexington Police Station to con- serve energy; identification lettering placed on the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building; and copper valleys replaced on the old section of the Town Office Build- ing roof The Park Division completely refurbished the existing football grandstand, re- constructed the soccer tield at the Center Playground, removed a section of Park Drive and loamed and seeded part of the area for additional recreational purposes, relocated tot lot area at Center Play- ground, extended the major league hardball field and loamed and seeded Village Circle (approximately 1/2 acre). The Shade Tree Division completed planting approximately 225 shade trees ranging from 1 1/2" to 3 1/2" caliper, pruned approxi- mately 800 trees (mostly storm damaged), systematically injected 275 trees for various tree diseases, removed 120 trees (due to Dutch elm disease, maple decline, and storm damage); dormant spray program for control of bark beetles (carrier of Dutch elm disease); carried out bugging program for tent caterpillars (gutting back in the use of insecticides) and sprayed for poison ivy control on public and private property. The Cemetery Division completed the lot identification markers replacement program, along with rough grading of Section "C" for the expansion of Westview Cemetery. As in the past, despite spiralling infla- tion in fuel, electricity and telephone 26 costs, this division continued to maintain a high level of operation and kept within its budget, along with its continued sup- port to other Town departments. Our goal for this coming year is to conti- nue to move forward in education on energy conservation. A concerted effort and good example set by Town Government, should go far toward success in achieving this goal. ENGINEERING During 1979, the Engineering Division con- tinued progress toward completion of the town's Sanitary Sewer System under the Sewer Master Plan with the construction of the laterals on Lowell Street, Waltham Street, Robinson Road and others, and the preparation of contracts for laterals on Allen Street, North Street, another section of Lowell Street and others. Also of note was the completion of the construction of Cushing Street, Banks Avenue and Tucker Avenue, as well as the completion of the Wood Street sidewalk, a project in which neighborhood residents played a large role. Phase II of the Comprehensive Drainage Study, Vine Brook and Beaver Brook, were completed with input from both the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. However, the Inflo- Infiltration Study was delayed due to longer than usual approval process at the State level. Additional contracts for subsurface in- vestigations, resurfacing and water main and street construction, for the Lexington Housing Authority's Scattered Sites Pro- gram, were also prepared and let. As in the past, the Engineering Division devoted considerable effort to the review and inspection of industrial developments, condominium projects and standard sub- divisions for the Building Department, Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Board of Appeals. The goal of the Engineering Division for the coming year is to continue to provide an increased level of service to the community, and with continued positive citizen input, this goal will be achieved. Warren A. Empey, Acting Director, Public Works /Engineering and Manager of Operations Emanuele Coscia, Jr., Manager Planning and Administration Michael J. Hanlon, Town Engineer Westview Cemetery Is Growing A town meeting appropriation of $40,000.00 to construct an expanded cemetery head- quarters building was the major develop- ment in FY 1979. Three benefits will arise from the en- larged facility: a more acceptable place for the staff to work and to consult with bereaved families, a storage place for essential records and a garage for heavy equipment which is now stored outdoors, subject to weathering and vandalism. Grave sites available for sale in the older portion of the cemetery have been declining in numbers but it is expected that the newly graded and seeded area can be surveyed and laid out in 1980 and a large supply of new graves made available. Louis A. Zehner, Chairman Mildred Marek Gail Smith Weiant Wathen -Dunn Energy Conservation: Task Force Goes to Work Due to the growing awareness of the ecological and financial concerns caused by the "energy crisis" and the increas- ing importance of proper energy manage- ment, the Lexington School Committee in 1978 appointed a subcommittee to serve as an Energy Conservation Task Force. The charge to this committee was to make all school buildings as energy efficient as possible, increase citizen, student and staff awareness of the energy problems and develop strategies to cope with grow- ing concerns in this area. At the March 1979 Town Meeting this committee was ex- panded to serve the Board of Selectmen and the town at large on all matters in which energy plays a substantial role and to serve as a focal point for energy information for the town. The energy issue is complex, but one thing is abundantly clear - -the cost of energy is rising very rapidly and indica- tions, both in the short run and long run, are that it will continue to rise. It seems appropriate that the School Committee was the catalyst for an energy Energy Conservation Committee. StandingL /R: Sumner Richards; James Maclnnes; Emanuele Coscia; James J. Scanlon. Seated: David Eagle; Patricia Swanson, Chairman; Charles Code; Paul Coleman. Absent: Eric Olson, Jerome Greene, James Buckley and Daniel Harwood. conservation task force and that the schools were the first focus of such a committee since statistics show that in most cities and towns energy use in buildings comprises 70 percent to 80 per- cent of the total energy used in munic- ipal services and, of course, the schools account for the bulk of the town buildings. Schools built when energy was cheap with their walls of glass, banks of lights and other inefficient systems also present the greatest possible savings. Data were compiled to indicate energy use patterns, buildings were inspected and a series of actions taken to effect immediate energy conservation by improving weather stripping, caulking, controlling temperatures, checking maintenance on all equipment effecting heating, lighting, ventilating, cooling etc. While constantly monitoring the more obvious areas of possible energy loss, a program has been started to re- place lighting with more efficient ener- gy saving products, trial installations 27 ENERGY CONSERVATION have been made of automatic controls, portions of windows have been insulated to cut down on glass area, all pur- chases are made with energy efficiency in mind, and greater efforts are being made to increase awareness on the part of staff, students and public to the increasing need to conserve. An energy audit was conducted at the high school by outside consultants, at no cost to the town. The consultants made recommendations for improvement in some areas and gave the school system accolades for the work and progress already completed. The savings, already reflected in costs, indicate a cut back in usage of over 20 percent and we feel confident usage will be further curtailed. Statistics have been compiled and will be kept in the future to clearly indicate progress in this regard. In some cases operational changes can be and have been made at negligible cost, resulting in considerable energy savings. In other areas spending a substantial amount of money to reduce energy usage can be an excellent investment. The Energy Conservation Task Force is now in the process of visiting and evaluating all other town buildings, examining other energy use areas and formulating plans and recommendations that will address the need to replace and convert to more Firefighters: A Major Fire, Expanded Training FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL $1,074,426 $ 81,913 64 The year 1979 was of particular note as during the early morning hours of April 8th, the Lexington Fire Department fought a devastating fire at the Old Belfry Club on Forest Street. The fire had started on the first floor and quickly spread to the upper floor and roof of this large well known local landmark. The entire building received heavy fire damage and efficient methods and equipment. We will constantly monitor short -range efforts while developing long -range goals and objectives so that Lexington will be in a favorable position to cope with the problems of cost and supply of energy in the future. The most important elements in the implementation of an effective energy management program are the commitment and team work of the people involved. Lexington is fortunate to have a large number of residents who have an interest in and a commitment to improved energy management. The present committee's membership reflects a good cross section of experience and interest, but we hope other members of the community will con- tact us to make suggestions, express concerns and help find solutions to the energy proglems that will continue to influence the economic, ecological,social and political future of us all. Every- one should be concerned and involved. We welcome the support and efforts of all. Patricia A. Swanson, Chairman James Buckley Jerome J. Green Charles Code Daniel Harwood Paul Coleman James Maclnnes Emanuele Coscia Eric Olson David Eagle Sumner Richards James J. Scanlon as a result had to be torn down. This was the first three alarm fire since the Central Block fire on Massachusetts fV TIA 7i FIRE DEPARTMENT Avenue in 1971. Including this incident the department responded to 2,544 alarms for assistance this year. The previous year's total was 2231 alarms. Our apparatus replacement program this year was highlighted by the major re- conditioning of Engine Three, a 1958 Mack pumper. This project is expected to ex- tend the useful life of the vehicle by twelve to fifteen years. The cost was approximately one quarter of that which would be required to purchase a new engine. The department also has on order a new Engine Five which is expected to be delivered in the spring of 1980. Includ- ing these two pieces, we will have had four of our five engines purchased or re- conditioned within the last eight years. This modernization allows us to continue to serve the community with the best apparatus available. The town is continuing to experience an increase in ambulance usage and this demand may result in needing additional personnel in the future. We are current- ly using an emergency back -up ambulance from the Bedford Fire Department on an average of once a week, and our own vehi- cle is averaging 2.4 emergency medical service and fire calls per day. In 1980 we will be requesting Town Meeting to purchase another ambulance. Our present vehicle is proposed to be kept as a spare for use when the new vehicle is under- going maintenance or repairs. The department continued its in -house training program with sessions scheduled every weekday. In addition, several of our lieutenants attended a four day course on personnel supervision; another officer is being trained as a radiological monitoring instructor and the entire department will receive this training by early 1980. Several firms in Lexington use radiological materials and we are also responsible for materials trans- ported overrour highway system. This valuable training will assist us in coping with any problems that might occur. The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has given several classes in Lexington including a two day pump operators course. Many men have also attended re- gional Academy short courses and one man has attended the liquified gas training center in Hopkinton. Our Emergency Medical Technicians con- tinue to serve the community well. Sev- eral letters received by the department attest to lives saved and suffering eased by the work of these highly trained professionals. Throughout the year these Firefighters battle fire at Old Belfrey Club. men receive refresher training to keep their skills intact and next year plans are being made to make E.M.T. training available to every member of the force. It is our firm belief that a firefighter cross trained as an E.M.T. offers the most in productivity, efficiency and ser- vice to the community. Our mutual aid system was improved upon this year with agreements expanded between our department and neighboring Bedford and Winchester. These agreements provide for a greater sharing of re- sources which helps each town during serious emergencies and periods of peak load. The cost of fire and ambulance services in Lexington during FY 1979 equals $35.28 per capita. This is low compared to other communities such as Winchester $46.15, Burlington $51.28, Wellesley $53.61 and Belmont $53.93. Of these comparable communities the latter two do not provide any fire department ambulance services. 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S, -t. � •.i a '!....1i . •L>,�.. -.e j` .. �. s vl:i L: "C7T:1t. aii .0 l�i %"�:•'S!•1. .cats.. a -..•, :L.'`t :S'• �:_TIII:. a.: '�I�L�S FIRE DEPARTMENT our lower cost is the relatively low level of manning the town maintains. During the year the force spent consider- able time providing citizens with informa- tion on smoke detectors. Houses were visited to advise occupants on where to locate detectors and how to maintain them. Plans submitted for building permits were also reviewed to insure all legally re- quired detectors were properly located. Each and every member of the Lexington Fire Department urges residents to avail themselves of this economical protection. The department also provides speakers and visual presentations with handouts for any person or group interested in smoke de- tectors, and a variety of fire safety literature is also available at the fire station. In closing, I would like to personally thank every member of the department who has contributed to this successful year. John D. Bergeron, Chief Fire Engineer Police Department Notes Year's Trends MASSACHUSETTS CRIME WATCH 1978 - 1979 BUDGET PERSONAL SERVICES - EXPENSES - NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES - $1,167,974.00 $ 140,525.00 61 CHIEF CORR REPORTS: While crime has in- creased in Lexington during 1979, the in- creases have remained smaller than other communities of our size across the nation. While it is disappointing to see crime sta- tistics again on the rise, we believe the numbers when measured against the total picture are encouraging. The department's crime prevention program has been most ac- tive during the year and there is no doubt that because of citizen cooperation our crime figures have remained less than what they might have been. Continued efforts to enlist the assistance of our citizens in the area of crime prevention will be made during 1980. We are convinced that some of our major problems such as burglaries, larcenies, vandalism and motor vehicle theft can be reduced in this manner. Crime is, and always will be, not just a police problem but a community problem. 30 TRAFFIC: As can be seen from the accom- panying graph, accident statistics contin- ue to go down and as a result many injuries have been prevented and thousands of dol- lars in motor vehicle damages have been saved. Hopefully, with our emphasis on traffic enforcement, this trend will con- tinue. At this writing, the numerous traffic tieups which initiated many calls for police assistance and which were caused by the long lines of vehicles at the gas stations as a result of the gas shortages are no longer with us although a repeat of this situation is sure to appear again in the future. LEGISLATION: The "20 year old" drinking law which was signed by Governor King ear- lier this year has had a most positive effect in reducing police problems in town that were related to teenage drinking. We in police work were pleased to see this legislation passed. Decriminalization of POLICE DEPARTMENT 9000 5000 7000 6000 3000 400 3000 ARRESTS INCLUDING SUMMONSES 1111111111r7.7".11111 ■ ■ ■1 1979 $119,800 IIIIIival r 2000 1000 1970 '71 '72 '73 '74 '73 '74 '77 '75 '79 THOUSANDS INVESTIGATIONS COMPLAINTS REPORTS 16 14 12 10 4 1970 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '75 '79 minor traffic offenses also became law on January 1st of this year. What this meant to the average motorist is that the traffic offender could pay his /her fines through the mail without acquiring a criminal re- cord. Also, as a result of this legisla- tion, the town of Lexington now receives from the court all the monies collected in this manner which used to go to county government. We expect this figure for 1979 to be in excess of $120,000.00. IN- SERVICE TRAINING: One of the depart- ment goals for 1979 was to improve our in- SERIOUS OFFENSES KNOWN TO POLICE OFFENSES BURGLARY T L ARC ENT 2 AUTO THEFT w ® ® ® ® ® ® ®®® '70 '71 79 73 '74 '73 76 77 '75 79 *ESTIMATED service training capability. With the co- operation of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council, 53 officers attended special courses varying in length from one day to two weeks. The courses in- cluded but were not limited to photography, safety officer training, crime prevention, cardio - pulmonary resuscitation, use of minimal force, report writing, motivating people, crime scene search, rape investiga- tion, up -date on criminal law, "identi -kit" procedures and defensive driving for police officers. At the present time over 30 men on the department have either their bach- elor of science or associate degrees in criminal justice. —VALUE PROPERTY STOLEN - -VALUE PROPERTY RECOVERED ACCIDENTS 1500 1400 4 4 IOUSAh i S IS 1300 11111 r', 1200 lipi AM • 1100 , 1970 1000 1970 '71 '72 '73 '74 73 '74 '77 '75 '79 service training capability. With the co- operation of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council, 53 officers attended special courses varying in length from one day to two weeks. The courses in- cluded but were not limited to photography, safety officer training, crime prevention, cardio - pulmonary resuscitation, use of minimal force, report writing, motivating people, crime scene search, rape investiga- tion, up -date on criminal law, "identi -kit" procedures and defensive driving for police officers. At the present time over 30 men on the department have either their bach- elor of science or associate degrees in criminal justice. —VALUE PROPERTY STOLEN - -VALUE PROPERTY RECOVERED 4 4 IOUSAh i S IS 11111 r', lipi AM • 1970 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '74 77 '75 '79 1980: We in the Police Depart- ment will continue to pledge all efforts toward physical security and peace of mind as our agency can best provide Lexington residents. We hope you will call us in the event we can be of service to you. James F. Corr, Chief of Police Board of Health Acts on Many Fronts Board of Health. L /R: Mary Smith, Secretary; Dr. William Cosgrove, Dr. Michael Erdos; James W. Lambie; George Smith, Director. Chairman; TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES (appropriated) TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME $ 44,556.00 $ 10,000.00 3 The Board of Health focuses on the health needs of the community. It tries to fore- see health needs and trends within the com- munity while taking into account social pressures and influences of the times. Board programs aim to (1) understand the causes of disease and injury in the commun- ity, (2) provide education to help the community protect itself against disease and injury and (3) promote and improve per- sonal and community health and safety. Lexington has a three member Board of Health which serves in a policy making and guidance capacity to the Health Department. The board presides over a variety of administrative actions and meets monthly except during the month of August. The Board of Health also holds special meetings and hearings on matters vital to the health of the community. The daily opera- tions of the department are supervised and conducted by the Health Director and department staff. CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH IN LEXINGTON The main objective of the Board of Health is disease prevention. With this goal, the board provides a variety of programs, either independently or in cooperation with various service organizations. These include the following: Pneumocpocal Pneumonia Clinic: Pneumonia is an inflamation of the lungs. Pneumonia is the most common kind of bacterial pneumonia striking an estimated 200,000 to 1,000,000 Americans each year. This clin- ic held for the first time in 1979 made 32 available to residents 60 years of age and over and the chronically ill a vaccine hailed by health authorities as effective protection against pneumoccocal pneumonia. Influenza Clinic: Held annually, this clinic provides protection for senior citi- zens, the chronically ill and persons pro- viding essential community services against the hazards of influenza. A new aspect of the program this year allowed for the dis- tribution of vaccine to private physicians and nursing homes. This year's vaccine was provided by the federal government. Well Elderly Clinics: Provided on alter- nating dates at Greeley Village, Vynebrook Village and East Village, these clinics offer health care information to residents age 60 and over. These clinics are open to all residents of the town. A public health nurse is in attendance at these clinics. Hard of Hearing Clinic: This clinic is sponsored by the Rotary Club in cooperation with the Boston Guild for the Hard of Hear- ing and the Health Department and it offers diagnostic hearing evaluation and referral. Eye Screening Clinics: Each fall the Lions Club and the Pre - School P.T.A. sponsors a day -long eye screening program for child- ren ages 3 1/2 to 6 years of age. The clinic provides evaluation of visual acuity and muscular balance. For the adults, the Lions Club along with the Division of the Blind and the Health Department provides the one day glaucoma clinic during the month of May. Cancer Detection Clinics: Throughout the year the Health Department cooperates with the American Cancer Society and Symmes BOARD OF HEALTH Hospital in sponsoring cancer detection screening programs. Screening is con- sidered a viable method of detection, treatment and prevention of cancer in man. In addition in 1979 the department co- operated with the National Cancer Insti- tute in providing literature on the latest advice on how to give up cigarettes to lo- cal physicians. This information is also available in the Health Department office. Rabies Clinic: Provides for the control and eradication of rabies through prophy- lactic vaccination. The department attempts to comply with dog vaccination requirements by immunizing pets and thus reducing direct or indirect exposure of dogs to rabies. Measles Vaccination Clinic: The manda- tory immunization law which relates to school admissions requires that measles vaccine be administered to school age children found lacking in necessary immunizations. Biological Distribution: The Health Department serves as a biological distribu- tion station to provide essential vaccines such as polio, measles, mumps, etc. to Lexington physicians upon request. Immunization Validation: The Health Department maintains a weekly updated list- ing of immunizations required by overseas travelers. Through the immunization vali- dation program travelers to overseas areas may obtain certification of their immuni- zation "shot" records provided they obtain vaccinations from Lexington physicians. Human Service Programs: The Board of Health supervises the contractural expen- diture of town funds to the Mystic Valley Mental Health Association, Project Replace and the Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. In addition, the Board supervises a contract with the Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. (formerly Tri- Community Health Services) to provide public health nursing services to the town. Housing Inspection Services: The goal of housing inspection is to insure that re- sidents live in homes that are dry, warm, safe, clean and free from toxic substances and from disease - carrying agents like rodents. To be habitable, homes must have adequate living space, light, water, sani- tary facilities and areas for food storage and preparation. In 1979 the impact of inflation on heating fuels, plus the "real or perceived" shortages of these fuels has added a new dimension to housing inspection. Com- plaints relating to lack of heat and hot water in rental properties have become a common occurrence in spite of health re- quirements to provide adequate heat and hot water supplies. Other prominent areas of concern with re- pect to housing involve the use of lead paint, the use of asbestos insulation on older heating systems and suspected pro- blems with the use of some other types of insulation material. One house was condemned and demolished during the year. 1979 also saw an updated version of the housing code promulgated which further delineated owner and occupant responsibilities. Motels and Lodging Houses: All motels, lodging houses, summer day camps, community residences and farm labor camps are in- spected to determine compliance with health department regulations and standards. These inspections help assure occupants that rooms and facilities are fit for human habitation by meeting all required sanitary standards. Food Protection: The goal of this program is to provide the community protection from food borne illness. The emphasis is placed on prevention. Thorough inspections are conducted of all food establishments twice a year. In ad- dition the Board of Health provides a variety of educational material to food service establishments to assist manage- ment and staff personnel in keeping abreast of current technology. These in- spections help assure patrons of food establishments that adequate levels of sanitation are being maintained. 33 Public Health Laboratory: As a support to preventive health measures the Health Department operates a limited health lab- oratory. Limited environmental testing is conducted as well as a water sampling pro- gram to monitor water quality at the various public /semi- public swimming pools and the town pools. Limited bacterial swab testing is also con- ducted of food utensils and food contact surfaces in restaurants. Complaint Investigations /Surveillance: The department serves the town by a program of complaint investigation and surveillance which detects, monitors and investigates conditions contributing to illness or in- jury in the community. This program pro- vides data for the correction and control of air, noise and water pollution, ille- gal dumping of trash and rubbish and rodent or other vermin problems as well as many other conditions that bring resident complaints /inquiries. Vector and Animal Control: Health depart- ment programs strives to minimize risk to residents from disease vectors and animal related diseases and conditions. A permit is required from the Board of Health to keep animals. Inspections are made period- ically to assure that permit holders abide by health rules and regulations. The Board of Health revoked one permit to keep horses during the year for non - compliance with regulations. Additional investigations were made of complaints relating to rodents, bats, mosquitoes and ground animals such as raccoons and skunks. Subsurface Sewage Disposal: A large por- tion of the town has the advantage of hav- ing the municipal sewerage system avail- able. There are, however, areas where sewerage is not available. In these areas building can proceed over if ground condi- tions allow for the construction of an on- site sewage disposal system. All requests for septic system construction must be approved and inspected by the Health Director. Proper design and construction is necessary to assure that no health hazards occur from these systems. The Board of Health limits ground evaluation and testing to the first four months of the year. Eight systems were denied be- cause of poor ground conditions in 1979. A brochure was developed this year for use by homeowners with septic systems. Informa- tion provided outlines preventive mainte- nance techniques to insure long term life expectancy of septic systems. "OLD RES" - PUBLIC BEACH During the bathing season the water at the "Old Res" was tested weekly and during the hot spell of the past summer samples were collected daily to insure that water quali- ty remained at levels conducive to health- ful swimming. The concern for water quality was greatly emphasized during the past swimming season because of the clos- ing of the town swimming pool complex which created an increase in bathing load at the beach. 34 SWIMMING POOLS Public and semi - public swimming pools are inspected regularly at the start of the swimming season. Water samples are collected periodically to assure that water quality is maintained at levels suitable for swimming purposes. In 1979 the Board of Health developed an operation manual for use by swimming pool operators. It is our intent to update this manual annually to include the latest "state of the art" recommendations. MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY The goal of the municipal water supply system is to insure that residents have access to drinking water free of harmful contaminants. Numerous anxious calls were received from residents regarding purity of our water supply as news spread of water supply problems in nearby commu- nities. As part of the Metropolitan Dis- trict Commission the Town of Lexington has an outstanding source of water. Water used by residents originates at the Quabbin Reservoir some 65 miles west of the Boston area. Of interest to Lexington residents are these facts: (1) We have a fluoridated water supply with the fluoride maintained at a maximum level of 1.0 ppm (mg /1). (2) The sodium level,of serious concern to people with heart problems, is quite a bit below the level of 20 ppp (mg /1). At the time of this report the sodium level was reported at 8.0 ppm. The high quality of Lexington water has been maintained through a constant program of water quality testing. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Board of Health wishes to thank the many people in town government and the community who have lent their support to our efforts in promoting the concept of public health. Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman Dr. Michael S. Erdos James W. Lambie George A. Smith, Director Animal Control Strengthened With Education, Fees, Fines TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $17,167.00 TOTAL EXPENSES (appropriated) 4,975.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME 1 - PART TIME 1 This year the Animal Control Department has tried to continue with its educational programs in order to further the under- standing between Lexington's young popula- tion and the department. We have given talks to such groups as school classes, girl scouts, brownies and cub scouts and have been visited at the animal shelter by some of these same groups. We hope that the understanding between Lexington's children and this department can be in- creased and continued. This year the new Massachusetts Court Re- form went into effect and with it came an increase in the court fine schedule for leash law violations: First Offense Dismissal on appearance Second Offense $25.00 Third Offense 30.00 Fourth Offense and Subsequent Offenses 50.00 Also this year, the Lexington Board of Selectmen approved a new schedule of fees for the owners of impounded dogs. First time of impoundment $25.00 Second and subsequent times 50.00 Board per day, per dog 3.00 All charges are payable by cash only, at which time a receipt will be issued. All impounded animals are held a minimum of 10 days unless claimed by their licensed own- ers. Dogs not claimed within these ten days become the legal property of the Town of Lexington and may be sold to new owners or disposed of at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer. Dogs involved in biting incidents while loose will be quarantined at the animal shelter for ten days. The minimum charge for this service is $50.00 Persons finding lost or stray dogs are re- quired by law to turn the dog over to the Animal Control Department. The dog must be held for ten days unless redeemed by its owner. If the dog is not claimed during the ten day holding period, the finder may then adopt the dog upon acquiring a license and payment of a minimum adoption fee. This puppy was later adopted. born at the Town animal shelter and Complaints about dogs should be called in to the animal control office at 862 -0500, extension 34. When calling the complain- ant should be prepared to identify himself and give specific information such as the nature of the problem, the location of the dog, a description of the dog and the name and address of the dog's owner if possible. Urgent requests are radio - dispatched and response is rapid as possible. Other re- quests are answered as time permits. Anon- ymous calls are not always possible to res- pond to particularly if information pro- vided is incomplete or conflicting with other information. All callers wishing to speak to the animal control officer personally should call the animal shelter at 862 -0500, extension 35, between 3 and 4 p.m. The animal con- trol officer is not always able to return all telephone calls during the same day. If a call is urgent, a message should be left for the animal control officer at ex- tension 34. We take this opportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Health Department, Police Department, local veterinarians and the Massachusetts S.P.C.A. for their help and cooperation throughout the past year. George A. Smith, Health Director Barry W. Littleton, Animal Control Officer Mark Avery, Assistant Dog Officer Appropriation Committee Works Under Cap As we started our annual review of all town budgets as required by statute, we were faced with the very real prospect of having to deal with state imposed limitations on our town budget to hold spending within a cap then under consideration by the Gov- ernor and the Legislature. Our committee felt it was necessary to hold operating budgets to minimum levels wherever possible and to challenge some of the assumptions and precedents of previous budgets. We spent much more time on this review than we have for many years. We felt this was one area where Town Meeting had some control and would use it, since most of our town budget is not within the control of Town Meeting. Our goal was to reduce the tax rate. This was accomplished with the combined efforts of our town officials, school officials, state administration, concerned Town Meeting Members and the finance committees who have long advocated fiscal restraint. While the threat of a spending cap and the eventual 4 percent limit on spending actually resulted in additional revenue to the town. The use of town surplus funds, an increase in taxable property and a generally conservative fiscal attitude of town meeting were the major factors in Appropriation Committee. L/R standing: Harry Hall; George Wadsworth; William Dailey; Maxine Kutchin; John Campbell. Seated: George Silverman; Donald White, Chairman; Rich- ard Perry, Ex- officio. Absent: Robert Cataldo, Martin Gilman. reducing the tax rate to $87.60 - a drop of $2.60. We were unable to deal effectively with many major concerns like human services, town wide trash collection, new DPW equip- ment, revaluation and personal services costs during the normal preparation stage of town meeting. Only after very diffi- cult and tedious effort by all of the concerned parties were we able to consider these important matters - and then only with limited time. Several of these problems remain unresolved. Response to human needs, trash collection, landfill closing, waste recovery and the constant battle to control energy costs must all be dealt with in the near future. We hope that timely information will help us review these difficult problems effec- tively by the next annual town meeting. Donald B. White, Chairman John R. Campbell Robert Cataldo William J. Dailey, Jr. Martin A. Gilman Harry A. Hall III Maxine L. Kutchin George S. Silverman George P. Wadsworth Richard M. Perry, ex- officio, Secretary 36 • � .:y� • ._ «•:7�� -�� . :r Sd� H:Iti V - TI t� �. t:,. jci• -SIi:::;�T.S•i a.i•1 ��T :... . ,. ^ .� + i •� �1C "- ., 1i:i.:..; � . •T ..l . . `a�M ilM ��p�.. SI::: • �•S. �� fiwI I : T7.T...f.' : '_. !•'�jw� :- ; i: f.- i L •..:Z.:. f 7`.i �:1Z :: .i.3:..i... . . lt�i• =tI171• : 1:44, :_T tir%': :.... • L.v.i. .4. i 74I1• t 17, t ] ;1r-1y1 , Z!•.3..tT I_y1 ,-;rC j. _ ziTirti`•TTi• . i ir1 . j4:�1.• � - 4 Comptroller: Ultimate Accountability TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $90,657 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 3,200 TOTAL PERSONNEL 7 The Office of Comptroller for the Town of Lexington was established by the acceptance of Chapter 777 of the Acts of 1965, at the 1966 Annual Town Meeting. It is the "watch dog" and focal point of the town's finances and continues to serve all departments, boards, committees and commissions by accounting for all revenue receipts and disbursements. During the year this office processed over 37,000 payroll checks, 13,500 bills payable checks and issued 2,394 W -2's statement of earnings paid employees. As of July 1 we converted our appropria- tion accounting to an encumbrance system whereby all purchase orders are encum- bered as an obligation against the town before being placed with the vendor. This insures that the funds to pay the purchase are set aside accounting wise. As of June 30, 1979 our third audit by an independent certified public accounting company was completed. The audit report and management letter found the town in excellent financial condition. All finan- cial statements and reports, including General Revenue Sharing expenditures data were found to have been filed correctly and on a timely basis. During the year we reviewed our method of recording revenue receipts and revamped it to make reporting of this information to the state and the auditors an easier task in the future. During the upcoming year we will be study- ing our expenditure classification accounting system and our bills payable check writing routine in an effort to streamline these functions. Richard M. Perry, Comptroller Treasurer Tells of Increased Interest EFFECTS ON SHORT -TERM FINANCING Increased interest rates characterized the operations of the Treasurer's office in Fiscal Year 1979. Fortunately the over- all effect was favorable. This was be- cause though at higher rates borrowing in anticipation of taxes declined from $3,500,000 in FY 1978 to $750,000 in FY 1979, and the $750,000 was outstanding for only 18 days. On the other hand all revenues pending disbursement could be invested at high rates. Net FY 1979 in- vestment income from undisbursed tax, bond and federal revenue sharing funds totalled $349,736.67 compared with $187,134.21 for FY 1978. Among the many factors affecting the tax rate, this in- vestment income could be equated with a reduction of about $1.30 per thousand. LONG -TERM FINANCING On June 15, 1979 the town sold a 5 year bond issue of $795,000 at an interest cost 37 of 4.85 percent. The proceeds refunded short term bank loans previously borrowed for construction of sewers and for pur- chase of cemetery and conservation land. FINANCIAL HEALTH Lexington has retained the Triple A Moody bond rating, a remarkably fine tribute to the prudence and fiscal discipline shown by all segments of town government. IN THE MANY FACETED TREASURER'S OFFICE The routine operation of check reconcilia- tion and the administration of the Blue Cross /Blue Shield and the life insurance programs proceeded normally. A deferred income tax program, optional for town employees, has been under study and will be implemented in FY 1980. 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CS tire• .11.'S..{ •r:':':iit i:::=- .r7 -.'.�� Ii (• �Ii_ ":t� {..•►tri %i ?L�2�I ['�•�ilL�::t�it`•1�•:: -� ,:!1:L""'.. ?�• -� j, •1•t. .0 ' 1:Y '.� .. r1�I ^�.a ..�` `' -:... ,. ,.• %�l.t `. t::.'" /'•fit �1a• ' r Grit 1.i ..,1 1: � .:�._.;_.L, •i1••l �L:.i- .T'.^t�= `j •�: ��' �' ti..�''• ��53��.'1Y t.. ....'i' .. :: s'�-- I t ^ 1 3 �T?; tt ,:k�;�aa._.x' ',_ Mz r •'1 "rs- 1111-r :s,rte • t• r i.... istRi:iF= ::= i ° %:;i =� ",i7 =Tit, Town Debt and Interest Cemetery Conservation Library Schools Sewers Amount of Original Issue 70,000.00 1,710,000.00 1,375,000.00 13,450,000.00 3,545,000.00 Grand Total 20,150,000.00 Principal Paid Balance in FY 1979 6/30/79 Interest Paid in FY 1979 - - -- 70,000.00 - - -- 295,000.00 1,220,000.00 39,462.50 125,000.00 725,000.00 35,437.50 885,000.00 2,460,000.00 111,225.00 315,000.00 1,235,000.00 47,580.00 1,620,000.00 5,710,000.00 233,705.00 Note: A detailed report of bonded indebtedness broken down by individual issues, and also complete reports on income, expenses and appropriations are printed in Part II of this report, available at the selectmen's office and Cary Memorial Library, if not in- cluded herewith. Tax Collector Tracks Taxes With Computer INSIDE OUR OFFICE This has been a teaching and learning year. We are working with an Entrex Terminal that is tied into a computer via telephone lines at the Arlington Trust Company in Methuen and all our writing and posting has now turned to "keying" - a new expe- rience for us all, learning a new vocab- ulary and learning to read print -out sheets - a new way of keeping books. Real estate, personal property and excise records are now in the brain of a compu- ter and we are gradually getting used to reams of paper and proving out balance sheets. There have been and still are many quirks to be "ironed out" in the programming. We work with approximately ten thousand each of real estate and water bills twice a year. We also process personal proper- ty and between twenty -five and thirty thousand excise bills. We handle re- ceipts for betterments, ambulance, school tuition, cemeteries and miscellaneous items. All our work is committed to us for collection, some with warrants. Municipal Liens Certificates and Dis- charges on betterments ($15.00 and $4.00 respectively) are issued by us and many inquiries from various departments are needed to complete this work. The monies for these are turned over to the Treasurer on a weekly basis. 38 Our cash and checks (to the Treasurer) and schedules of receipts (to the Comp- troller) are turned in daily. No bills are prepared by our office. Late charges are followed up on real estate, personal property and excise. Interest at this time on fiscal 1980 real estate and personal property is now 14 percent. Real estate and personal property bills are due November 1 and May 1. If not paid by those dates, interest is retro- active to October 1 and April 1. Demands on the May bills are $2.00 If these bills are not mailed before Octo- ber 1, they are due within 30 days from the mailing date and interest is figured back to the date of mailing. FALL PAYMENTS OFF SCHEDULE For the first time in many years our fis- cal 1980 real estate and personal proper- ty tax bills were mailed late after Octo- ber 1. Notices were placed in the local newspaper explaining the whys and where- fores of the late mailing. Beyond the many telephone calls asking why one hadn't received a bill and when payment was due the work load ran very smoothly, with much of the last- minute paying eliminated. DUE DATES FOR TAXES AND BILLS Real estate taxes remaining unpaid after May 1 and after demands are mailed are TAX COLLECTOR subject to placement on tax title, which constitutes a lien against ones property recorded at the registry of deeds. We are required by law to keep property on tax title for 6 months before foreclosure proceeding can commence. Presently we have 10 accounts on tax title but antic- ipate that more will be added in the very near future. Excise bills are due within 60 days from the date of issue. If left unpaid after the 60 days, the demand notices are mailed with an additional $2.00 charge. After 14 days they are sent to the Deputy for collection. His first billing in- cludes interest, demand, warrant fee of $2.00 and his fee of $5.00. If not paid on this notice the bill is mailed to the Registry of Motor Vehicles and now the Deputy fee becomes $15.00 and the Registry release is $1.00 (an increase of an additional $11.00). If the excise and added charges continue to be unpaid, a hearing with the Registry is set up for suspension of registration. Water bills are due within 30 days from January 1 and July 1. If unpaid after that date a $1.00 demand charge is added. Any water bills including demands, re- maining unpaid by March are liened onto the real estate bills. Elizabeth Baird of our office retired this past August after seventeen years of dedicated service to the Town. Doris E. Barclay, Collector of Taxes Capital Expenditures Carries Crystal Ball Capital Expenditures Committee. L /R: Frank Shunney; Jane Buckley; John Parker (non - member in marble); Nyles Barnert, Chairman; Anne Scigliano; Clifford Porter. The Capital Expenditures Committee pre- pares and recommends to the town each year a five -year program covering capital needs. This report is now published annually along with the Warrant for the annual town meeting. It receives from the various town boards and departments a list of those capital items which are foreseen as being required during the coming five -year period. It reviews the need, cost, timing and adqquacy of these expenditures, as well as the effect they will have on the overall financial position of the town. This past year saw the beginning of the implementation of a three -year program to complete the sewering of the town. In addition, an ongoing Inflow - Infiltration study and a Comprehensive Drainage study are identifying what major capital repairs will be required in our sanitary sewer and drainage systems during the coming years. Major elements of the Recreational Master Plan realized fruition with the approval of a new pool complex and with receipt of state funds for an intra -town bike path network. Our continuing land acquisition program is nearly complete. Still unresolved at year's end are the direction which will be taken by the town when its sanitary landfill operation ends in 1981 and the costs which will be asso- ciated with the closing of the landfill. Nyles Nathan Barnert, Chairman Jane P. Buckley Clifford B. Porter Anne R. Scigliano Frank L. Shunney Assessors Enter Revaluation; Taxes Down Board of Assessors. L /R: John McWeeney; Tom Wenham, Town Assessor; Willard Grush, Chairman; William Potter. TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES 4 3 $58,061 $ 8,300 Fiscal 1980 saw the tax rate decrease by $2.60, the first such decrease since 1971. This was due to an increase in estimated receipts and a decrease in estimated charges on the Cherry Sheet, as well as fiscal restraint from all town operating departments and a substantial increase in the total valuation of the town. As we face the future, the town is in good shape, with certified free cash of over $1.5 million. The 1979 Annual Town Meeting appropriated the necessary funds for the Assessors to enter into a revaluation contract. In August the Board of Assessors and the Town Manager signed the revaluation con- tract with Patten Appraisal Associates of Portland, Maine. The preliminary work began in October, and the contract is scheduled for completion in spring, 1981. The Assessors, in conjunction with Patten Appraisal Associates, plan an extensive public relations program including periodic status reports in the local press. As part of the revaluation an interior inspection of all properties is planned. The Board of Assessors urges all homeowners to cooperate with the revaluation company so that work can pro- ceed on schedule. New legislation enacted this past year increased the interest charge on unpaid taxes from 10 to 14 percent. Taxpayers should keep this in mind and make every attempt to pay their taxes when due to avoid this charge. Last year, the regular work of the Assessors' Office continued at unabated pace. Records of approximately 400 prop- erties were updated due to transfers; and an increased portion of additions and alterations were among approximately 350 new construction inspections. Over 26,000 auto excise bills passed through our office for processing, many to be untangled from errors and ownership changes. Betterments, including water liens, abatements and exemptions, as well as many of the above - listed operations were dealt with both as records or pieces of paper to be processed and as problems of real people to be assisted over the counter at the Assessors' office. Willard P. Grush, Chairman William L. Potter John J. McWeeney Driving's Costing More, Not Less Buy a Pass and Ride LEXPRESS 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, in- cluding perpetual care funds of the West - view, Colonial, and Munroe cemeteries and the Bridge Charitable Fund, with a total book value on June 30, 1979 of $581,373.80. These funds are administered by a board of three trustees who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen to staggered six - year terms. It is their responsibility 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 died on February 27, 1979 after many years of service as trustee. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. was appointed to succeed him on April 30, 1979. Gaynor K. Rutherford, Chairman Frederick B. James Frank T. Parrish, Jr. Trustees of Public Trusts. L /R: Frederick James; Gaynor Rutherford, Chairman; Frank Parrish. IN MEMORIAM GEORGE P. MOREY 1899 - 1979 Trustee of Public Trusts 1958 -1970 (elected) Chairman Trustees of Public Trusts 1970 -1979 Board of Retirement 1958 -1979 Town Meeting Member for many years Retirement Board Oversees Pensions The Board of Retirement met at least once a month during 1979. At the Annual Town Meeting, $721,897 was appropriated to the contributory retirement pension fund as the town's share of retirement allowances for the 1980 fiscal year and $5,225 was appropriated for the board's operating ex- penses. In addition, $181,000 was appro- priated to fund the pension payments of the non- contributory retirees or their beneficiaries. Town employees, through payroll deduction, contributed over $360,000 to the fund. Board of Retirement. L /R: Richard M. Perry, Ex- Officio, Secretary; Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chair- man; Dorothy A. Ryder, Employees' Elected Repre- sentative; Marguerite Barrett, Recording Secretary. 41 On February 27, 1979 our appointed member and chairman, George P. Morey, passed away. We owe him a debt of gratitude for his wisdom and guidance over the past twenty - one years. Mr. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. was appointed to fill this vacancy. The town took its second step toward meet- ing its unfunded pension liability when it appropriated $200,000 at the Annual Town Meeting. This money is invested un- til such time as it is needed. As of November 30, 1979 there were 222 contributory retirees, an increase of 29 during the year. There are also 21 non- contributory retirees. The income from our investments amounting to over $290,000 enabled us to credit interest to members'accounts at the rate of 6.4 percent. During the year our financial records were audited by the examiners from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Insurance. All records were found to be in excellent condition. Registrars Pioneer with New Members Board of Registrars. R /L: Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman; Mary McDonough, Clerk; Lilah Groisser; William Simmons. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME $ 7,061 $ 9,600 1 30 This has been a year of membership changes on the board with two new mem- bers having been appointed. As of January 1, 1979 Lilah H. Groisser was appointed to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of George E. Williams and as of April 1, 1979 she was appointed to a full three year term. Theldon E. Phinney, a dedicated member since January 1976, resigned as of June 30, 1979 due to his intended move to New Hampshire. William B. Simmons was then appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Phinney to March 31, 1980. In compliance with Chapter 415 of the Acts of 1977, the new jury system for Middlesex County went into effect on Janiary 1, 1979. The jurors are no longer drawn by the Board of Selectmen from lists made up by them. On or be- fore the first day of June of each year, a sequentially numbered list of the names and addresses of all persons who were seventeen years of age or older as of January first of the current year and who reside in the city or town as of January first of the current year shall be made and sent to the office of jury commissioner. This list shall be deter- mined by the most recent annual census list. After the office of jury commissioner de- termines the number of propective jurors to be drawn from each city and town of Middlesex County, they shall, on or before the first day of August of each year, generate a sequence or list of random num- Photo John E. Day bers for each city and town of Middlesex County and sent to each city and town the particular sequence of random numbers generated for that city of town. The city or town, on or before the first day of September of each year, shall prepare and send to the office of jury commissioner date processing records, one for each num- ber in the said sequence of random numbers for the particular city or town. Each number in the sequence shall correspond to the numbered resident having the identical number on the local resident list. On or before the first day of October of each year, the office of jury commissioner shall make and send copies to each city or town a prospective juror list for each city or town containing all of the names and certain related information with each name. Prospective jurors shall be drawn by a ran- dom method of selection from the master juror list (the aggregate of prospective juror lists from all cities and town of Middlesex County) by the office of jury commissioner. This new system, of which Middlesex County is the pilot program, is working so well that it will eventually be in all counties of Massachusetts. The jury commissioner has stressed the importance of an accurate census as everything hinges on that fact. Among the many other jury system changes, all statutory exemptions from the duty to perform grand and trial juror service have been eliminated. Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman Lilah H. Groissier William B. Simmons Mary R. McDonough, Clerk Town Clerk Notes Bureaucratic Growth TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES 4 56 $ 62,539 $ 5,950 A record was broken in the year 1979 as it took fourteen sessions to complete the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Prior to this, ten sessions had been the highest, occurring in 1974 and 1978. The following breakdown shows the changes in the length of annual town meetings since 1957: Number of Sessions One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Fourteen Years 1959 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 1958 and 1965 1957 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 1970 and 1971 1972 1975,1976, 1977 1973 1974 and 1978 1979 As the above shows, the year 1966 started the upward swing for whatever reasons. More articles - controversial or other- wise? More reconsiderations - roll calls? More soul searching and /or quest for in- formation before the final vote on certain articles? Who can give an answer to these questions? Town government has become more complex each year with budget amounts constantly increasing and requiring deeper and more thorough investigation. Massachusetts General Laws, under which the office of Town Clerk operates to a certain extent, are constantly changing as the legislature sees fit to enact new legislation. In the past, in order that a divorced person or persons could obtain a marriage license, it was necessary that they file a certified divorce decree for each divorce. Chapter 376 of the Acts of 1979 repealed this law, and, as many of the decrees were bulky, this change was welcomed as it is one less paper to fill the already overflowing files. Another legislative change requires that no dog license may be issued unless the owner thereof provides written evidence that the dog to be licensed has been innoc- ulated with an approved rabies vaccine. Although this may be an inconvenience to the owner of the dog, rnere has been con- cern for victims of dog attacks. It has been felt that this law would insure that most dogs would now be innoculated. Although the foregoing changes are minor in nature and not as far reaching as the many changes in election laws affecting the office of Town Clerk, they are examples of some changes that must be adhered to and over which the local government has no authority to accept or reject. Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk At one of the fourteen sessions of the 1979 Annual Town Meeting Town Meeting Members Robert A. Cataldo, Donald H. Briggs, Jr., Louis Zehner, Eric Clerke and Fred Bailey pick up information. Photo Lexi Cary Library: A Most Popular Service 1979 FISCAL YEAR SUMMARY APPROPRIATED - TOWN FUNDS SPENT - - - - TOWN FUNDS TRUSTEE FUNDS SPENT STATE FUNDS SPENT FEDERAL FUNDS SPENT TOTALS SPENT LIBRARY STAFF - 1979 Full Time Part -Time (Approximate hours Total full -time equivalency THE CURRENT SCENE PERSONNEL 375,713 373,799 - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 373,799 per 26 week: 548) 41.7 As useful background for the Special White House Conference on Library Services being held this year, a number of studies have been made on library use and on reading. A Gallup poll last year concluded .. that more than half of all Americans age eighteen or over have visited a public library within the last year." A more recent Harris survey confirmed the Gallup poll's other principal finding that read- ing is a very basic and popular activity CARY EXPENSES 128,650 128,648 34,863 12,179 8,254 183,944 TOTAL 504,363 502,547 34,863 12,179 8,254 557,743 for most people. These national studies are of great interest; they indicate the critical importance of libraries in the culture of our country, but they do not by any means fully indicate the extent of library use in Lexington. The most recent survey of library use here was taken as a part of the town's Human Service Needs Assessment (December, 1978). Cary Li- brary is by far the most used service agency in town, according to this survey. 88.9 percent of the Lexingtonians sampled made use of the library. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1959 60 62 64 6•6 6'6 ADULT MAIN LIBRARY NOME CIRCULATION 70 7'2 74 76 710 79 CARY LIBRARY It is interesting to speculate why our library use is so much higher than the na- tional average. One explanation may be found in the last survey (University of Illinois) we will quote: "Library use is most highly related to activity. An individual who is active in other aspects of life, whether it be community organiza- tions, politics, work or sports, is also likely to be a library user. Libraries are simply a part of the life style of active people." It is this pattern of use which is descriptive of Lexington that re- sults in your library's strengths and weak- nesses. On the one hand we are much busier than any other library in our popu- lation grouping, with an annual circula- tion of 495,364 and a main library attend- ance of 350,926. Our current per capita expenditure of $18.25 (1980) is above average. On the other hand some neighboring and similar towns expend greater per capita amounts: For example, Concord $24.54 (1979) and Wellesley $21.47 (1979). Many other cities and towns with apparently lesser degrees of support are actually able to give more attention to important ref- erence services and similar programs re- quiring personnel time because their usage is more or less near the national norm. Our uniquely high and increasing usage in these inflationary times is therefor a mixed blessing, and one for which solutions must be found, both in terms of greater efficiency and of in- creased support from various sources. LONG RANGE PLANNING In order to address these problems and chal- lenges the library is currently engaged in long range planning centered around six committees in the areas of staff develop- ment; space utilization; information ser- vices and general collection development; computer applications; maintenance of buildings, interiors and grounds; and the Lexington and Worthen local history col- lections. We expect that the results of these studies can increase our efficiency where possible, or point out problem areas where other solutions must be sought. Energy conservation may be used as an ex- ample. We plan to conserve just as much as possible, but must also point out that be- cause of our long hours, seven days per week in relatively large quarters, the pro- portion of our expense budget allocated to utilities is perhaps a more severe problem to us than it is to other agencies. Each of the committees is set up with re- resentatives from the staff, the Advisory 45 Games are part of Story Hour at Cary Library with Children's Librarian Donna Polhamus. Committee and patrons. A composite report will be presented to the Trustees in October 1980. The committees are by no means to consider only questions of effi- ciency and budget; their primary goal is to consider service aspects of our changing needs in a way most cost effective. SOME LIBRARY ACTIVITIES The Sunday evening Concert Series is grow- ing in popularity. The program this coming year features Rosalind and Robert Koff in a history of the keyboard instrument, music from the Lexington High School, contem- porary Lexington composers and M.I.T.'s Early Music Society. The music and art section in the lower level is also reflect- ing the town's interest in the arts, as is our monthly exhibit program in the Piper Gallery. More audio - visual equipment is now available for use by patrons, and a circulating library of 8mm films has begun as an extension of our regular 16mm film service from the Eastern Massachusetts Re- gional Library System. Cary's children's programming is extensive, especially during vacation periods, and is publicized through the schools and the local press. A special program was inau- gurated this year for the introduction of two year olds to the library. Children's programs are also presented at the East Lexington Branch. Recognizing that our most important objective is the provision of library materials, a special weekly column entitled the "Lexington Browser" was begun through the courtesy of the Lex- ington Minute -Man this year. Its purpose is to introduce our readers to the rich variety of books, magazines, records and other library items available to them CARY LIBRARY through the main library, the children's library and the branch. GRANTS, GIFTS AND A GENEROUS BEQUEST Two federal grants were received by the Library through the state's Board of Li- brary Commissioners - one of $5,400 was in recognition of our non- resident use, and the other of $1,570 was to initiate a pro- gram for two year olds and their parents, providing materials and assistance. Gener- ous gifts for the purchase of books were received from Temple Isaiah Sisterhood, Mrs. Grace Soule, and Faith and Marjorie Rogers in honor of the 50th wedding anni- versary of George and Marian Rogers. A fund for the purchase of books was set up in memory of our late patron Joseph F. Regan; it has enabled us to purchase about 35 books on sports. The Lions Club has continued its support of our large type collection, with a recent gift of $400. This collection is one of our most heavily used, and its increase in size is appre- ciated by those with vision problems. A permanent fund has been established in memory of Edith Childs as a result of the library's being named a residuary legatee of her estate. Its value is a little over $250,000 in principal. The monies realized from the interest will be used to help maintain book purchases and services criti- cal to our basic purpose. The library has received numerous other smaller gifts which are no less appreciated. We earnestly hope that the example of these gifts both large and small will spread to others, as this is one path open for us to improve services and to provide added materials at a time when regular operating costs continue to rise and our volume of business increases to record levels each year. PUBLICATIONS In addition to calendar programs for chil- dren and for its music series, the library publishes a leaflet on its services and a booklet entitled Guide to the Study of Lexington. Robert C. Hilton, Director Executive Committee Jean Gaudet, Chairman Rev. Edwin McLane, Vice Chairman (Resigned as of July) Robert B. Kent, Vice Chairman (from Oct.) Rev. Ted R. Petterson Patricia Swanson Alfred S. Busa (from October) Advisory Committee Shirley Stolz, Chairman Elizabeth H. Clarke Rev. Harold T. Handley Theodore Mairson Cary Lectures Feature Good Listening Dr. Charles E. "Stormy" Mayo of Province - town was engaged for Saturday, November 17, 1979 to describe the whales of Cape Cod Bay and his experiences with them. It was also determined in this initial series of meetings to bring a good symphony orchestra to Lexington, if feasible, on May 3 or May 10, 1980, and to arrange for Jan Curtis "The Twentieth Century Woman" to appear in concert in the latter part of May 1980. The Cary Lecture Committee for 1979/80 held bi- weekly meetings in September and October, and determined on a varied pro- gram in natural history and music. All lectures and programs are held at Cary Memorial Hall, and begin at 8:00 PM. They Mildred Marek Ruth Morey Ann Wallace are open to local residents and their guests. Tickets are not issued for admis- sion. All programs are free. The Committee decided this year to use its publicity funds for newspaper advertising, rather than a town -wide mailing. Funding for the Cary Lecture Series is provided for by the Trustees of the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund under terms of the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary. All residents are urged to suggest their ideas for programs to the Committee in writing. Esther Arlan, Chairman Kenneth Garland Homer Hagedorn Recreation's Game: Leisure in Lexington TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL INCOME GENERATED 2 70 $107,762.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 35,859.40 During the past year the general trend of the Recreation Department has been to offer a wider range of leisure services. Some of these involve programming for specific in- terests and skills as well as being sensi- tive to the shift of program demands caused by energy conservation. Many of these programs were made possible through cooperation with other committees, agencies and businesses. This year over 200 people participated in new programs including cross country ski- ing, archery, camping and survival, a kite workshop and art lessons both for senior citizens and for children. In an attempt to save energy and conserve gasoline the department hired buses for 95 people for family bus trips to local beaches. This past winter saw the successful begin- ning of the Thursday afternoon ski program for 140 grade schoolers in conjunction with the Boxboro Ski Resort. A winter sports program for third and fourth graders was also introduced at Diamond Junior High School. As the preschool population in town de- clines the need for services to that age group is becoming greater since children and mothers are isolated in the neighbor- hoods. This summer the Recreation Depart- ment began a tot lot program of supervised activities for children under five at Center Playground and Kinneen Park. Mother stayed with the children which gave them time to get acquainted while the playground supervisor led games, nature exploration, music, etc. for one hour followed by an hour of supervised play. Through the cooperative efforts of the Preschool PTA and the School Department an indoor tot lot program has been initiated using space at Lexington High School. Cooperative Programming Senior citizens programming, run in con- junction with the Council on Aging, was expanded this past year to include almost 400 participants. There were arts and craft classes, swimming at Minuteman re- gional Vocational /Technical School, two picnics, a "Day at the Races," a summer film series and a wine and cheese tast- ing party. 47 Recreation Committee. L /R: Carolyn Wilson; Robert Eby; David Wells, Chairman; Joan Halverson, Recrea- tion Coordinator; Judy Uhrig. Absent: Jim Dhimos. Not only is the Recreation Department co- operating with the Council on Aging but increased efforts are being made to co- operate with other groups. Boxboro Ski Area provided instructors to conduct cross country lessons on town conservation land. The Cycle Loft ran cross country ski wax- ing clinics and the bike repair workshops. There was a ski show presented in con- junction with the Boston Globe. The Con- servation Commission cooperated by conduct- ing informative walks to the Dunback Mea- dow and Paint Mine Conservation areas. Hayden Recreation Centre and the Recreation Department held a spring swim meet. Cary Library worked with the Recreation Depart- ment on the production of a summer program brochure. Special events included the Winter Ice Carnival at the "Old Res," the Pitch, Hit, & Run Contest, the Youth Baseball Parade and school vacation events including open gyms, a fishing derby, a magic show, a trip to a Red Sox game and the trip to the Ice Follies. In the Hot Shot basketball competition Lexington had one resident, John Fitzsimmons, who qualified for the state semi - finals. Halloween face paint- ing proved to be popular again this year. New Legislation Helps Program Development At this year's Town Meeting revolving fund legislation was voted. The fund enables the department to contract for services thus providing a mechanism whereby special programs can take place. A fee is collect- ed from the users of the program which covers the cost of the activity. As a re- RECREATION sult more flexible programming is avail- able and the department can be sensitive to changing leisure needs and react to them without impacting the recreation bud- get. Programs which have been made possi- ble from this legislation reached 640 peo- ple and included bus trips, disco and ballroom dance and adult tennis lessons. During the summer the Recreation Depart- ment ran supervised playgrounds at Adams, Fiske, Franklin, Estabrook, and Hastings RECREATION FACILITIES* SCHOOLS schools. Activities included tournaments, sports, arts and crafts, special events, inter - playground competition, trips, drama and group games. In the track events 24 Lexington youth qualified for the state -wide meet in Braintree. Almost 500 adults in the summer had a choice of joining a basketball league or an adult coed slow pitch league. During the winter there were dancing clas- ses for adults, both ballroom and disco. Acres 1 Adams X X X X X X X X g X 5 2 Bowman X X X X X X 7 3 Bridge X X X X X X X 16 4 Clarke X X X X X X X X X 14 5 Diamond X x X X X X X X 20 6 Estabrook x X X X X X X 8 7 Fiske XXX X X X X 6 8 Franklin X X X X X X X X 4 9 Harrington x x X X X X X 17 10 Hastings x x X X X X X 8 11 L.H.S. Center X X X 33 12 Monroe x x 1 13 Muzzey x X X X 3 PLAY AREAS X X X X X X 7 1 Baskin 2 Eldred St. x X 3 Freemont St. x 4 Garfield x x 5 Ivan St. 6 Kineen X_ X_ x x X X 9 7 Lincoln St. X x x x x x 9n 8 Marvin x 9 9 Old Res x x X x x 16+ 10 Oxford St. x 11 Poplar St. x x 1 12 Rindge x x x 5 13 Sutherland Hts. x y x 9 14 Valley Rd. x 15 Valleyfield St. x x 16 Willard's Woods x x 91+ Play Apparatus Jr. Baseball Softball Hardball (Sr.) Basketball Volleyball Soccer Track /Field Football Tennis Field Hockey v W 0 a s+ a M L., o Z Skating Sledding Pool /Swimming Rocket Firing Supervised Summer l Winter Indoor Facility Parking Unstructured * For major passive recreation /conservation areas, see Conservation report, Part I. During the winter months the Recreation Department conducts programs in School Department facilities. Permits are available at the Recreation office for use of the ballfields and group use of picnic areas. RECREATION The field house was open mornings for jogging and evenings for basketball and informal gym activities. An average of 400 people use the field house on a weekly basis. The exercise program conducted by Sandy Russian two evenings a week continued to be very popular. Sixty other adults met at Diamond Junior High two evenings a week for volleyball. They were aided in their skills this year by a volleyball clinic conducted in cooperation with instructors from the Yankee Volleyball League. Golf lessons were conducted for 100 people, both beginners and those interested in getting a head start on the season. Adult and youth tennis lessons were offered in the spring and summer. Night tennis was discontinued in July due to the swimming pool construction. Outdoor Facilities While the new pool is still under the jurisdiction of the Permanent Building Committee, it is very much the concern of the Recreation Department; two members of the Recreation Committee are members of the Permanent Building Committee. Many Recreation Committee meetings this year in- cluded discussions of pool- related items. The summer swimming program had to be adapted to take care of the closing of the pools. The only swimming instruction to be offered was a modified beginner program because there was nowhere to practice and test diving skills. There were no swim meets and no synchronized swimming. At this writing the new pool construction is on schedule and plans are being made for increased swimming and diving programming this coming summer. Usage of Lexington's many athletic fields continued to be heavy this year. Five hundred fifty ballfield permits were issued beyond such ongoing programs as Little League, Junior Softball and the Lexington Softball Association. Rocket firing at Lincoln Street is still popular and there is a steady flow of re- quests. Center basketball courts were re- surfaced and color coated for improved play and easier maintenance. There were minor repairs made to the tennis courts at Cen- ter and Valley. There was a gate erected at the "Old Res" and a paved driveway put in. Due to vandalism $650 had to be spent on fence repairs at many of the town's recreation areas. The end of Park Drive by the athletic fields was landscaped and a parking lot put in. The staff completed detailed plans of the town's eight mile system of bicycle paths and looks to an early spring construc- tion date. Since recreation activities are designed to meet the needs of the citizens, the department and committee welcome comments and suggestions from citizens. Recreation meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of each month and observers are welcome. Full time staff is available in the Town Office Building to answer ques- tions or listen to suggestions for new programs. Program information is available throughout the year at town offices and the library and is distributed through the schools. Map of recreation facilities are also available in the recreation office for fifty cents. F. David Wells, Sr., Chairman James Dhimos Robert Eby Alice M. Hinkle (Resigned 6/79) Judith J. Uhrig Carolyn Wilson (Appointed 9/79) Bicycle Sub - Committee Betsy Whitman, Acting Chairman Tom Fortmann Alice M. Hinkle Erna S. Greene Michael Schroeder Steven Groves Weiant Wathen -Dunn 49 .ii:'4..a' _ .•..• Ii •a w?ifi� :1' .•la. w.. -.:4 i... .:.,. i. .i�,:rl :t:-,:-_,4:-.:11-4-..-.r.• - 7 .., . t2";' liM1- -1 . a'... ti :^+ T.i•.2 t ! ' Y :i i.C: . ;,S. t'2.7 SL r. \ .- :,.. L S:" 1... L-..� •..r...1 �t. - :S'i3ii %f cff .+�- 2 ': " -. 1 ... 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In 1975 -1976 this committee functioned as a sub - committee of the Bicentennial Commit- tee, although with an independent budget for expenses incurred for the Memorial and Veterans' Day observances. Under the leadership of William P. Bren- chick, chairman, and William P. Fitzgerald, vice - chairman, this Committee enthusias- tically forged ahead early in 1979 with the myriad details involved in the town's celebrations of Patriots' Day, Memorial Day and Veterans' Day. PATRIOTS' DAY (Monday, April 16, 1979) arrived damp, drizzly and raw. However, the weather did not interfere with the 5:30 a.m. sounding of the alarm from the Old Belfry, the cue for the Lexington Minute Men to assemble for the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on the Green. This year, as in previous years, the per- formance of these Minute Men and the Brit- ish 10th Regiment of Foot were honed to perfection. Narration of the scenario of the reenactment was most effective via a new audio system which had earlier been presented to the town by the Lions Club. At 7:30 a.m., the Youth Parade with Chief Marshal Ismene Speliotis, president of the LHS Senior Class, and her aides class officers Janet Parker and Joel Cohen, stepped off for this first tribute of the day of Lexington's "SALUTE TO AMERICA'S YOUTH." Later on the Green, Ismene, who m.c.'d the morning ceremonies, was a recipient with Nancy Abelmann, a Harvard student, of the first Lexington YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS. The LAWRENCE C. STONE award was next presented to David DeGugliemo, a member of the Hayden Re- creation Center Drum Unit. The final presentation of the morning, the award- ing of the White Tricorn Hat was to a popular resident, Roland B. Greeley. Between the parades, pancake breakfasts were hosted at the Church of the Redeemer, sponsored by the Rotary Club, and at St. Brigid's Church, sponsored by their Youth Group. A 5 -mile road race coordi- nated by the Lions Club attracted 363 participants. The Lexington Minute Men and the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion gathered for their annual memorial services, and the acting Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Al Busa, and Minute Men greeted "Paul Revere" and "William Dawes, Jr." at the Captain Parker statue. In the float competition, prizes were awarded to the entries best depicting the theme "SALUTE TO AMERICA'S YOUTH." Winners were: in the Youth Division, the Girl Scouts Float, the Lexington High School In- dustrial Arts Electric Car and the Symmes Hospital Float; in the Civic Division, White Tricorn Hat Award winners on Patriots' Day. L /R: Ruth Morey, Donald Gillespie, Louis Zehner, Louis Tropeano and Richard Michelson. TOWN CELEBRATIONS Town Celebrations Committee. L /R: Margot Tutun; Karen Gaughan; Frances Mallett; William Fitzgerald, Chairman; Raymond Flynn; Paul Jenkins; Dawn Brenchick; Jean Coates. Absent: Gerald Hagerty. • Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 and the Lex- ington Theatre Group Floats. Promptly at 2 p.m. Chief Marshal Daniel W. Murphy, CDR, USNR, aided by Chief of Staff Joseph C. Steinkrauss, CDR, USNR, led the first of four divisions from East Lexing- ton, past the reviewing stand on the Battle Green, to Worthen Road for dismissal. We of the Town Celebrations Committee ex- tend a special "thank you" to the follow- ing sponsors of the 1979 Patriots' Day Parade for their financial assistance which helped make this parade musically and visually colorful: Arlex Oil Corporation, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Press, Lexington Savings Bank, Mal's, Michelson's, Old Colony Bank, Rowe Chevro- let /Lexington Toyota, Shawmut County Bank - N.A., and the Sheraton- Lexington. MEMORIAL DAY (May 28, 1979)- Memorial ser- vices were conducted at Westview Cemetery by Rev. Harold T. Handley on this raw, damp Memorial Day 1979. Chief Marshal, Sgt. Robert Hickey and his aides Patrolmen Donald Birch, John Day, Stephen Celata and Peter Mills of the Lexington Police Depart- ment led the parade from the School Depart- ment Building area to Munroe Cemetery where General Logan's Orders of the Day for the First Memorial Day and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address were read by Janet Parker and Ismene Speliotis, LHS Senior officers. The parade then proceeded for exercises at Cary Hall, the Old Burying Ground (Colonial Cemetery) and the Battle Green, where the Governor's proclamation was read by Mary Miley of the Board of Selectmen. Reverends McCabe, Papademetriou and Colletti offered the prayers at the cemeteries and on the Green. Sgt. Hickey and his aides reassembled the parade for review and dismissal at the School Adminis- tration Building. VETERANS' DAY (November 12, 1979) - The weather again proved predictable. Vet- erans' Day was raw and damp, but the heavy rain of the preceding evening had stopped_ Units of this Veterans' Day Parade, under the command of Chief Marshal Henry Hurley, Col, USAF(Ret.) and his aides, Jerome Gar- rity and Charles Sullivan of VFW Post 3007 Lexington, formed at the School Administra- tion Building and proceeded to the Battle Green for ceremonies. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Dr. Donald Wells, and Selectman Robert Kent read the Veterans' Day proclamation of Governor King, follow- ed by an address directed to the veterans - past, present and future - by Col. Charles Cabell, director for Combat Information Systems, USAF, ESD, Hanscom Air Force Base. Before dismissal at the School Administra- tion Building, Col. Hurley re- formed the parade for his review at Cary Hall. 51 We of the Town Celebrations Committee wish to express appreciation and gratitude to director Donald J. Gillespie, Jr., and the Lexington High School Band members. Their exuberance and musical abilities are inte- gral parts of our town's celebrations: We also acknowledge with deep appreciation the involvement by all town organizations and we anticipate and invite their participa- tion and cooperative efforts in our endea- vors in the years to come. May 1979 marked the expiration of an out- standing and fruitful term of office for Bill Brenchick and saw the appointments to the Committee of Dawn E. Brenchick, Karen Gaughan and Paul Jenkins. The Committee looks forward to a busy 1980, with perhaps the additions of a 4th of July celebration and a commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts. William P. Fitzgerald, Chairman Raymond J. Flynn, Vice Chairman Frances Mallett, Recording Secretary Karen Gaughan, Corresponding Secretary Paul Jenkins Margot T. Tutun C. Jean Coates Jerry Hagerty Dawn E. Brenchick ... u[ - c:- ae li.1P8• -7t -•� .• 1 "•i ' :.i •i:S" r{, N r'::::5 �:'�- -.�' •j: . {.'.� j' 77. 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I':1:':...lZ M 7r^.i �5.1.'.T� "• .t. . —.� i t' i i �? :J� ti.., ,+ ,i. :4..J' ' .,•1 ..:1'!; ` 11`- .3`;121 .;a 'i'7' ..1. .1:4f.•.0 71,.. =1 a:I. ,,*;: 1 .. 1:iti lf rid '•t! -! •T t:1Stiih :.T:it .ft . /" �....�•. a. '�, �S-. 1'f •S .. l i} 1:f: r; _Y: .1�::'t" «�.� . �•( T'lL•;:il r.sis _ •17`1_1 ..-- ��.i:f�i::,� � . 1111. ..1:__7t.j .ii•.ai3'f3:�:f1...._tZ.! 'x,,..:.513 1 t.w•.• t'..(:.•.._,_...".• ~�.: ... �1 -.''I i.�. � .: i L`.''�_1lilir4_l1' The White Hat Fits Perfectly Roland B. Greeley received the traditional White Tricorn Hat on Patriots' Day in the award sponsored by the Lexington Lions Club. The award met complete approval and acceptance. We could recite a long list of services Mr. Greeley has rendered to the town, no- tably as selectman, as president of the Historical Society, as a member of the Planning Board, the Bicentennial Committee, to name only a few. Indeed it would be a rare segment of town life that has not felt the impact of his unselfish counsel and his rare fine judgment. The list of his activities however in no way measures the caliber of the man. Implicit in everything he has done has been integrity. He had the trust of all who had dealt with him. A devoted churchman, his spiritual and cultural values were part of his make -up. He and Mrs. Greeley reared a family of five children, each a striking tribute to the examples they received from their parents. A side light of interest is that Roland Greeley is the son of William Roger Greeley a distinguished citi- zen of the town who received the White Hat award in 1961, the only instance so far of a father and son receiving the award. Other winners of the award which has been presented since 1954, have been Edwin B. Worthen, Albert Burnham, John Garrity, the Rev. Harold T. Handley, William E. Maloney, Dr. Fred S. Piper, Thomas S. Grindle, Wil- liam Roger Greeley, Albert G. Frothingham, Margaret Keefe, Eleanor B. Litchfield, the Rev. Msgr. George W. Casey, Joseph O. Rooney, Donald E. Nickerson, Alan G. Adams, Dr. Winthrop H. Harrington, Michael Vidette Sr., Louis Tropeano, George W. Emery, Louis A. Zehner, Irving H. Mabee, Richard A. Michelson, Ruth Morey, Levi Burnell and Donald Gillespie. Lexington Battle Green Guides The summer of 1979 was a full one for the thirty guides, including ten new recruits, that have been licensed by the Selectmen. In spite of gasoline shortages and vari- able weather, they were kept busy. Not only individuals but bus groups continue to come here from as far away as China. The Guides have also cooperated with the Lexington Minute Men in their "Living History" presentations, and have given an evening for Lexington newcomers. The guides realize that they are the re- presentatives of Lexington to many visi- tors. 'As one visitor said after a tour, "It makes you proud to be an American, doesn't it ?" Harold T. Handley Historical Commission Reports: Losses and Gains in Historic Architectural Assets. A notable gain occurred in the condition of the Sanderson House on Massachusetts Ave- nue. New owners Carol and Robert Snyder received the commission's first award for Excellence in Preservation for their care- fully researched and well- executed re- storation of the house. Presented in May, the Award was timed to coincide with the national observance of Preservation Week. Another gain was the commission's contri- bution to the planning efforts of Jason Kortell Associates of Waltham in their work on route location for the proposed Mill Brook Valley relief sewer. It is encouraging to note that the commis- sion's survey of the historic buildings and archaeological sites can have practical application in planning and in saving the most important of these historic assets. The loss, on the other hand, of the c. 1845 commuter station in East Lexington during the summer forced the commission to regis- ter intense regret. Built before the middle of the nineteenth century, it was one of very few, and probably the oldest, remaining stations along the earliest commuter rail lines into Boston. The selectmen and the commission are pre- sently establishing an open line of communication so that needless demolition of vital historic buildings may be averted in the future. Awareness of impending demolition will enable the Commission to comment on the relative value of the build- ing or site before it is too late. Both the proposed sewer line and the des - struction of the East Lexington Depot point up the need to put the commission's inventory of Lexington's historic sites and buildings to use for the town in the form of a comprehensive preservation plan. An application to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the services of a summer intern to develop such a plan was denied last year, but other sources of planning assistance are currently being investigated. The Historical Commission served the town in its advisory capacity throughout the year, commenting on the proposed bandstand and on housing policy and reviewing legislation which would have established "Neighborhood Conservation Districts and Protected Landmarks." The commission al- so produced a careful, written review of the process of re -use and development of Hancock School. Of the schools already closed or slated for closing, Hancock is the only one listed on the National Re- gister of Historic Places, but each of the schools has certain architectural and land- mark values which should be given all possible protection. We think there is much to learn from the Hancock experience. Sara B. Chase, Chairman Norma R. Bogen Bebe Fallick Anne A. 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In 1979 the commission was asked, as it is every year, to approve many requests for signs, alterations and additions to home and office buildings and changes in paint color. Most of these attract little atten- attention. It was thus a pleasant break with routine to have the matter of a band- stand come before us at a well- attended and well- argued hearing in January. We thought that the Buckman Tavern grounds, the first choice of location, were not suitable for the bandstand. We were glad for all who had worked so hard on this project, to approve a new location in Hastings Park, where the attractive structure was dedicated in September. Through the efforts of the Building Depart- ment we hope soon to have an up -date list of all property owners in the historic dis- tricts. This will enable us to remind them that there is a statute placing some con- trols on the appearance of their pro- perty, and to seek their cooperation in making this statute work more effectively for them and the town as a whole. Commissioners John R. Packard, Chairman Georgia H. Williams, Secretary John L. Davies Roland B. Greeley S. Lawrence Whipple 54 Associate Commissioners Sarah P. Harkness Linda J. McAulay Richard S. Morehouse Howard C. Nason Readying for the winter holidays at Buckman Tavern. Planning Board Emphasizes Housing Planning Board. L /R: Marion Snow, Administrative Clerk; Kenneth Briggs, Planning Director (resigned); Fred Friedman, Chairman; Laura Nichols; Iris Wheaton; Frank Sandy. Absent: Albert Zabin. TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL During the past year, as well as the pre- vious year, the Planning Board has been more concerned with the problem of ade- quate housing for Lexington residents than with any other single problem. Following recommendations made by the Board's Citi- zens Advisory Committee on Housing Policy we presented several housing related ar- ticles at the 1979 Town Meeting. We were successful in obtaining Town Meet- ing approval of a procedure for the con- trolled development of congregate living facilities for senior citizens. This mode of living is intended to provide pri- vate sleeping quarters with shared dining facilities for elderly residents who are capable of maintaining their independence. A congregate living facility could, for example, be set up to serve retirees who do not wish to maintain a private resi- dence any longer, who are not eligible for subsidies and who desire to remain in Lexington. The Board spent a considerable amount of time discussing means of persuading devel- opers to build modestly priced homes. Two factors weigh against such construction. Current high land prices in Lexington pre- clude the development of single - family housing which people of modest means could afford and, moreover, it is unlikely that Town Meeting will support proposals for higher density housing sufficient to counterbalance land costs. The Board successfully introduced an innovative approach to provide dwellings for our low and moderate income citizens by having 10 percent of the units in certain new developments dedicated to subsidized housing. This was done at the 55 $40,178 4,555 3 1979 Town Meeting with the cooperation of proponents for rezoning to multi - dwelling use of single family zoned land. It was agreed that as a condition of the re- zoning the Lexington Housing Authority would be given an opportunity to acquire, at cost, 10 percent of the proposed units; these would then be available for rental to qualified families under the auspices of the Housing Authority. Town Meeting approved two such proposals which will provide a total of twelve at -cost units. Any such addition to the Town stock of low and moderate income housing will aid us in providing for this basic human need in a time of disastrous inflation which weighs so heavily on people with fixed or modest income. The Planning Board is committed to carrying out the housing policy resolution voted at the 1979 Town Meeting. We intend to cooperate with the Lexington Housing Authority in fulfilling, over the next four years, the goals of providing twenty -five units per year of subsidized family housing and 15 additional units per year for subsidized elderly housing. The Planning Board has, as in the past, devoted time to discuss and evaluate central business district problems. We have had meetings with businessmen, prop- erty owners and interested citizens. Although there is concern about adequate parking in certain parts of the center, there appears to be no consensus that parking alone is the problem. Similarly there is no agreement as to how active a role the Town should play in promoting or controlling business in the center. Meanwhile, a parking study committee has been working on methods of preserving PLANNING BOARD currently available parking in the Central Business districts. One suggestion for making the center more interesting is to allow a greater variety of signs which, if done tastefully, would add color, variety and form, as well as attract business. The planning staff has drafted a model sign by -law and we are now incorporating suggestions from the Historic Districts Commission into this draft. We expect to have a new sign by -law ready for Town Meeting considera- tion in 1980. The impact of Lexpress, the recently introduced townwide bus transit system is yet to be evaluated. Since the hub of the system is in the center there may be improvement in the parking and traffic problems as well as increased business volume. The Board has completed its survey of streets throughout the Town and will in the near future propose a reclassifica- tion of all streets in Town for frontage purposes. We will identify which are adequate for use as house lot frontage, which are essentially driveways, which are non - existent and which should be accepted by the Town. In November, the planning director for the past seven years, Kenneth G. Briggs, resigned to accept a position as Direc- tor of Community Development in Homewood, Illinois. Mr. Briggs had served both the Planning Board and the Town faithfully. Special Permits Granted Cambridge Farms, Marrett Rd. Daisy Wilson - Meadowland, Lot C, Moreland Ave. Daisy Wilson - Meadowland, Lots A &B, Moreland Ave. Willow Ridge, Barrett Rd. Subdivisions Processed Battle View, Young Street Cambridge Farms, Marrett Daisy Wilson - Meadowland, Hamilton, Concord Ave. Ridge Estates II, Emerson Ridge Estates II, Emerson Saunders, Bartlett Ave. Willow Ridge, Barrett Rd. PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE AT PLANNING BOARD OFFICE Rd. Moreland Ave. & Ridge Rds. (Standard RO) & Ridge Rds. (Cluster) Zoning By -Law Zoning District Maps Zoning Maps Subdivision Rules and Regulations Manfred P. Friedman, Chairman Iris G. Wheaton, Vice Chairman Frank Sandv,Clerk Laura F. Nichols Albert P. Zabin Marion Snow, Administrative Clerk Steve Asen, Planning Intern Withdrawn Approved Approved Denied Denied Approved Withdrawn Approved Lexington Center scenes: Arriving home on the commuter bus. 56 Emery Park in October snow. Building /Inspection Copes with Codes TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME CETA WORKER $70,653 2,895 4 2 1 A popular myth which should be discarded as archaic and extant depicts a running battle between enforcement agencies and builders or homeowners. Nothing is farther from the truth with respect to the functions of the Building /Inspection Department. The department is in existence as mandated by state law and provides services to bene- fit the Town and citizens alike. The historic evolution of the building regulatory need dates back to 1700 B.C., when King Hammurabi attempted to codify the many laws of the lands he conquered. Article 229 of that code reads as follows: "If a builder has built a house for a man, and his work is not strong, and if the house he has built falls in and kills the house - holder, that builder shall be slain ". The process for assuring quality and com- pliance today is not as absolute as King Hammurabi decreed. We do not wait for building failures to solve problems. We strive to deal with the causes of pro- blems before they are built -in. With this in mind the various state codes, i.e. building, plumbing, gas, electrical, sanitary and local by -laws (zoning, signs, etc.) have been developed and are applied. At the state level, most codes are based on national model codes and modified to local constraints. At the local level, zoning by -laws are created by the citizens of the Town for the common interests of all. The enforcement of all these regula- Building /Inspection Staff. L/R standing: Tom Kelley, Building Inspector; Henry Barry, Zoning In- spector (CETA); Peter DiMatteo, Building Commis- sioner; William Corcoran, Inspector of Wires. Seated: Elizabeth Adam, Clerical Assistant; Pearl Lewis, Secretary. Missing: John Byrne, Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspector. 57 tions falls on the Build- ing /Inspection Department, sometines to the chagrin of the builders, develop- ers, realtors and home- owners. Instead of waiting for problems to appear, unlike Hammurabi, a systemic approach to enforcement is taken to anticipate, pre- dict and alleviate problem areas and to minimize conflict. Beginning with the application process, a thorough review of all building permit applications and plans is activated to ensure compliance with the zoning by -laws, building codes and other applicable regulatory agencies, such as Historic Districts, Conservation Commission, Engineering (sewer, water, etc.) and Health departments. The codes are minimum standards to assure the integrity and quality of a structure so that "Article 229" is never needed. The by -laws are standards set to maintain high standards of community growth and development. With these principals in mind, the goals and objectives of this department are being practiced; the level of enforcement has increased dramatically during 1979. Court action has been ini- tiated in both the building and zoning areas to resolve major problems and pro- tect the interests of citizens. Statistically, 1979 has recorded more con- struction activity than any year since 1947 (see 1978 report). More single fami- ly and multi - dwelling structures were built than last year. With the lack of land, more major additions and alterations were initiated than ever before. The oil crisis has also generated a tremendous increase in the installation of wood burn- ing stoves. An increased number of zoning complaints and violations have been pro- cessed in 1979, involving illegal acces- sory apartments, junk cars, business at home activity and other matters. As described, the 1979 activity has taxed the system. Delays were experienced in issuing permits and performing required field inspection. 1980 should not be as busy, but several major construction pro- jects are scheduled to commence in the spring. Goals for 1980 include stream- lining the process, increased communica- tion with other departments and increased enforcement in both the building and zoning areas Peter F. DiMatteo, Building Commissioner Fence Viewers Still View Fences John Parker was chosen Fence Viewer of Lexington in 1714, a year after the town became Lexington. (John Parker had purchased a "mansion" and 60 acres of land on the Waltham line - the present Parker House). As a note of the importance of the position it is re- ported that Neighbour Parker was given a choice of seats up front in the Meeting House. No modern Fence Viewer has ever been so rewarded at Town Meeting nor would one desire to be. TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONSENVAIION LAND Juniper Hill Conservation Land, a view from near John Parker's "mansion ". Conservation Commission: Protecting Our Natural Resources EXPENSE BUDGET FY '80 PERSONNEL - FULL TIME PART TIME $10,455 1 1 The Conservation Commission is responsible for the preservation and protection of the natural resources of the town. This is accomplished by land acquisition, land management and monitoring development under state and local wetland protection laws. When the Commission was established in 1963, land acquisition was its first focus. At first, a pro- gram was begun to acquire land for its natural beauty and recreational use; the importance of protecting wetlands was slower to be recognized. However, in the past 16 years about 950 acres have been acquired by the Commission (through gift, easement, transfer or purchase) for open space and recreational use as well as for wetland protection. LAND ACQUISITION. In 1979 the Commission presented and Town Meeting voted three articles to acquire conservation land through purchase or transfer. The most important authorization called for pur- chase of 14 acres off Revere Street, including over 1000 feet of the North Lexington Brook. Acquired in July, this property consists of open field, woods and a small pond. Also approved were acquisition of 2.3 acres near Justin and Bernard Streets adjacent to conservation land and transfer of three town -owned parcels to conservation jurisdiction. (These are 31,000 square feet on Brent Road, added to Willard's Woods; 11.1 acres off Utica Street in Lower Vine BrookConservation Area; 8,500 square feet near Valley Road, added to conservation land.) Also during the year the commission used $4,000 from the conserva- tion fund to purchase 1.5 acres of land near Blossomcrest Road for access and ex- pansion of Dunback Meadow and accepted with much appreciation a gift from an "environmentally concerned citizen" of a one -acre parcel on Hancock Street for conservation and recreational use. MONEY RETURNED TO TOWN. The Commission was finally successful in obtaining $575,942.20 in state "Self -Help" funds, reimbursing a considerable portion of the acquisition costs of lands acquired in 1976 through 1978. This sum is now in the town Excess and Deficiency account. LAND MANAGEMENT. Under the supervision of the Conservation Director there has been continued maintenance of open fields and meadows to insure better use and access as well as fire protection. Bridges have been constructed across streams in Dunback Meadow and Whipple Hill and signs designat- ing conservation lands have been installed CONSERVATION COMMISSION 20 BEDFORD ui MAJOR PASSIVE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AREAS * Acres 1 Belfrey Hill X V 14 Meagherville X XI 30 2 Bowman Park X X 5+ 15 N. Lexington Brook North St. Sand Pits Old Res Paint Mine Shaker Glen Simonds Brook x x X x X y x X x x X x x X x x x x x x 16+ 72+ 16+ 15 1F 77 3 Cranberry Hill X X X 24 16 4 Dunback Meadow X X X X ) 17 5 Follen Area X X X )148 18 6 Hastings Park X X 4+ 19 7 Hayden Woods X X X X 77 20 8 Hennessey Land X X X X 10 21 Tower Park x X x 8 9 Idylwilde X X q 22 Upper Vine Brook Waltham St. Farms x x x X X 25+ 41+ 10 Juniper Hill X X X 76 23 11 Katandin Woods X X X 70 24 West Farm Whipple Hill Willard's Woods x m 0 T4 b y Nature Study 1>k-1— Picnic x X -C Skiing x >4 k Walking Paths >4 x Fishing Garden Plots 1 Active Farms--kl -ke- Equestrian >4 Unstructured Bike Path S. 12 Liberty Heights X X 5+ 25 13 Lower Vine Brook X X X 72 26 to 0 -c4 b O) Nature Study , Picnic X -C Skiing Walking Paths Fishing Garden Plots Active Farms Equestrian Unstructured Bike Path * For more structured recreation areas and playgrounds see Recreation Committee report, Part I. 59 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Conservation Commission. L /R: Francis W. K. Smith; David Williams, Chairman; Shirley Stolz; Paul Riffin; Frank Fields; Angela Frick. Absent: Susan Solomon. as new land has been acquired. Youth organizations have done their share of maintenance with litter pick -up programs and brush clearing. One of the Commission's most successful programs has been returning conservation lands to agricultural use where appropri- ate. Community gardeners have increased, now totaling over 135 in three sites - Idylwilde, Dunback Meadow and Shaker Glen. This popular activity provides an opportunity for citizens to grow their own fresh flowers and vegetables and at a reasonable cost and with sociable fringe benefits. There now are active garden committees to coordinate the re- gistration and operating activities in the three areas. The minimal registra- tion fee of $3.00 provides for partial land maintenance and administrative ex- penses. In addition, several parcels of conservation land (over 30 acres) have been returned to agricultural use under lease agreements with local farmers. The Commission considers farming effective land management, with fees returned to the benefit of the town. WETLAND PROTECTION. Protection of wetland continues to occupy a major portion of the Commission's time. Applications to alter wetlands (under the state Wetlands Protec- tion Act and the town Wetland By -Law) require hearings and a determination of conditions for development. Fourteen wet- land hearings have been held, with several files not closed due to continuation of hearings or appeal of conditions by the applicant and /or abutters. Also new restrictions on swimming pool and tennis court permits, established under Article 70 of the 1970 Town Meeting, have added considerably to the number of determina- tions required of the Commission. The following wetland alteration hearings were held in 1979: 60 201 -70 Kiln Brook Office Park (Dupree Associates), Harwell Ave. 201 -71 Dean Curtin, Spring St. 201 -72 Cambridge Farms, Marrett Rd. 201 -73 Robert Cataldo, Marrett Rd. 201 -74 Haynes Management, St. 201 -75 Daisy Wilson Land, Lot A, Moreland Ave. 201 -76 Daisy Wilson Land, Lot B, Moreland Ave. 201 -77 MBZ- Lexington Trust, Hartwell Ave. 201 -78 Morrow Crossing. (Moore Homes Inc.) East St. 201 -79 Saunders, Bartlett Ave. 201 -80 Potter Pond, Walnut St. 201 -81 Zorka, Sherburne and Kendall Rds. 201 -82 Boston Properties, Inc., Bedford St. 201 -83 Lexington Office Park, Spaulding & Slye, Bedford Street Inc., Waltham Two nature walks were held, one in Dunback Meadow and another in the Paint Mine, both areas enthusiastically explored with tour information provided by Citizens for Lex- ington Conservation. In coordination with the Recreation Committee, winter recrea- tional use of conservation land is planned, and we look forward to the com- pletion of the bicycle paths, which will ultimately link town -owned open space. David G. Williams, Chairman Francis W.K. Smith, Vice - Chairman Francis X. Fields Angela E. Frick Paul V. Riffin Susan S. Solomon Shirley H. Stolz W. Clifford Prentiss, Director, Conservation /Recreation Erna S. Greene, Secretary Consultants (appointed by Commission 9/79) John W. Andrews Joan Beskenis Katherine B. Roop Board of Appeals Strives for Excellence TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $11,572 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,340 TOTAL PERSONNEL 1 In 1978 the Board held 71 hearings. This year over 100 were held. This increase is partially due to the new zoning re- quirement which stipulates that anyone wishing a pool or raquet court must first obtain a permit from the Board of Appeals. It is also due to the insistance of banks involved with mortgages in the trans- ferral of property that any questionable dimensional requirements be cleared. A third factor in the increase was the grow- ing trend to add on to existing structures bringing to light many non - conforming pro- perties which require a permit to main- tain, as well as to extend. The Board of Appeals acts under authority of the General Laws of Massachusetts, the by -laws of the town, the Sign By -Law and Zoning By -Law. It is the special permit granting authority (SPGA) unless otherwise designated, also the authority acting on appeals and variances. While meetings are at the call of the chairman, an attempt has been made to hold hearings regularly on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. All hearings must be advertised for two weeks in advance and all abutters must be notified. All applications are dated by the Town Clerk as soon as the Board's clerk has verified they are in order and are heard within the time limit specified by law. For the most part, de- cisions are reached the night of the hear- ing, although the law does not require immediate filing of findings. Applicants pay a fee for hearings, which becomes a part of the Excess and Deficiency account. Lexington is primarily a residential com- munity, having six residential districts and eight commercial districts. Section 25 of the Town Zoning By -Laws, Use Regulation Schedule, is a chart showing what is and is not permitted and where a special per- mit is needed. Early acquaintance with this chart and the Zoning ByLaw as a whole will avoid many headaches for home owners, builders and the Board of Appeals. Among the site plan reviews this past year have been Ridge Estates (Planned Unit Development), Morrow Crossing (Multi - Dwelling), the following on Hartwell Ave- nue: Hewlett Packard (CM), Colangelo (CM), 61 Board of Appeals. L/R standing: Thomas Taylor; Robert Bowyer; Eric Clarke; Irving Mabee. Seated: Natalie Riffin; Woodruff Brodhead, Vice - Chairman; Ruth Morey, Chairman; Evelyn Cole, Secretary. Depositor's Trust (CD), Kiln Brook Office Park (CM), MBZ- Lexington Trust by Boston Properties (CM), Millipore (CM); Forbes Road: SMM Realty and Honeywell, Inc. (both CR); Boston Properties, Hayden Avenue (CR); Haynes Management, Waltham St. (CO). Six hearings were held for scat- tered sites, housing program. The office of the Board is a clearing house for many seeking information and help, particularly persons new to Lexing- ton and this part of the country. Its files, containing records of previous boards' decisions, permits and variances, are in constant use. Natalie Riffin was appointed succeed George P. Wadsworth, 17 years, including three as in June to a member for chairman. The goal of the Board is to render deci- sions so equitably and fairly that none is challenged, and to record these decisions so clearly that there will be no room for doubt of their meaning in the future. Members Ruth Morey, Chairman Woodruff M. Brodhead, Vice Chairman Irving H. Mabee Natalie H. Riffin Thomas G. Taylor Associates Robert A. Bowyer Eric T. Clarke Robert M. Gary William J. Scouler Clarence D. Turner Robert V. Whitman Permanent Building Has Busy Year 1979 was a very busy year for the Per- manent Building Committee. Of the two major projects continued from previous years, one was completed and one is mid - construction. One building responsibil- ity - Cary Memorial Library - was phased out as the last funds were expended early in the year; a new assignment - review of plans for an expanded Westview Cemetery headquarters - began after Town Meeting, with a recommendation for acceptance of an architect's proposal. By far the major concern of the year was the new Town Pool complex, for which final plans and request for $675,000 to cover cost of the successful bid were presented at the March Town Meeting. Five -year bonding was proposed for this amount. The pool authorization passed with the necessary two - thirds vote and reconsideration of that vote did not prevail. Opponents of the pool complex called a referendum which was held June 12. The required number of "no" votes were not cast. The Town Meeting vote stood. Demolition of the old pool began in July,and the new facility is in the pro- cess of construction. It is expected to open for the 1980 swimming season. At the same Town Meeting in March, the Permanent Building Committee presented plans for a new town bandstand to be built on Hastings Park. The bandstand Pool under construction, September, 1979. site and plans had been approved by the Historic Districts Commission after the proposed site changed from Buckman Tavern grounds to Hastings Park. The cost of the bandstand was to be born by the Rotary Club and private subscription as that club's gift to the town in honor of Rotary's 50th anniversary. Town Meeting concurred with the plan. The bandstand was completed in time for a final Bicentennial Band concert in September. Irving H. Mabee, Chairman (6/79) Mary Lou Touart, Chairman (until 6/79) Herbert Grossimon William P. Kennedy James Scanlon Special Members for Projects: Robert Eby - Pool F. David Wells - Pool Levi G. Burnell - Bandstand Donald Gillespie - Bandstand Topping off the bandstand. Housing Authority: Happenings and Hopes 1979 was a year for optimism in housing. Town Meeting adopted housing policy re- commendations, the long- awaited scattered sites housing actually began, with very favorable local financing; 60 units of housing for the elderly are well along the way toward approval for mid -1980 start; and the State has approved a $500,000 grant under the 705 program for the purchase of twelve additional housing units. Ground - breaking for scattered site hous- ing took place in mid - November and by the year's end five houses were closed in, to be ready for spring occupancy. The Housing Authority is readying the application procdures and policies for tenancy of these houses. Developers' proposals for construction of 60 elderly handicapped apartments at Countryside (Lowell and Woburn Streets) are now in final approval stages with HUD. We have high hopes for a summer start. Among the housing units the Housing Authority intends to acquire are 10 units at Potters Pond (Walnut Street) and 2 units at Morrow Crossing (East Street) - two condominium projects which received Town Meeting approval in 1979. Seven more family housing units may become available if the 1980 Town Meeting approves a proposed consersion of Parker School into condominiums. Ongoing projects include two housing areas for the elderly. Greeley Village was opened in September, 1968, and con- sists of 25 buildings containing four PUBLIC HOUSING IN LEXINGTON apartments each plus the community build- ing which also houses the Housing Authority office. Vynebrooke Village was opened in March, 1973, and consists of four buildings containing 12 apart- ments each, plus a community building, maintenance office and garage. Under the State 707 Housing Program, the Authority currently has 16 sub- sidized units and one 705 single family unit. We have housing assistance pay- ment contracts under the HUD Section 8 Program for 48 units. All told, over 300 Lexington residents presently receive housing assistance. Greeley Village and Vynebrooke Village host many services for the elderly. Well- elderly clinics are conducted by Visiting Nurse and Community Health for all Town residents over age 60: first and third Thursdays at Greeley and second and fourth Tuesdays at Vynebrooke Games and recreation materials are pro- vided both elderly villages by the Recreation Department and Ms. Gladys Kanter holds Yoga exercises weekly at Vynebrooke. Cary Library sends a rota- ting "branch library" of large print books; Lexpress provides hourly service to Lexington center. In addition, Stop & Shop /Bradlees and Star Market each run a free weekly bus to their respective shopping centers. ;eneral Information. The Authority is a corporate political body comprised of five members serving five -year terms; four are elected and one is appointed by the Secretary of Executive Office of NOV. 1979 EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL % IMPACT PCT. ELDERLY LHA OWNED FAMILY LHA OWNED FAMILYLHASU85IDY 707 SEC 8 STATE FEDERAL TOTAL LHA EXIST. NON LHA NON PROFIT ELDERLY LHA OWNED FAMILY LHA OWNED TOTAL LHA TOTAL LHAANON PROFIT PCT. PERCENT 1 1 12 13 13 13 1 4.2 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 2 1.3 3 4 4 10 14 14 3 4.5 4 48 2 50 50 50 4 16.0 5 2 8 10 60 5 75 75 5 24.0 6 100 6 6 112 10 112 122 6 39.0 7 1 1 2 1 3 3 7 1.0 8 3 1 4 3 17 21 24 8 76 9 1 1 2 9 13 7 9 24 TOTAL 148 1 15 35 199 13 60 44 303 320 100 O 0 C HOUSING AUTHORITY ;Lexington Housing Authority. L/R standing: Temple Scanlon, Housing Director; Donald Wilson, William Spencer; Michael Saunders, Main- tenance Supervisor; Joseph Rooney. Seated: Claire S. Deptula, Secre- tary; William Sullivan; Mary Shunney, Chairman. Photo John E. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1979 Town (T) State (S) Federal (F) Project No. or Contract No. Number of Contract Amount (C) Units Fund Allocation (F) Family (F) Elderly (E) HAndicapped (H) 1 (S) 2 (S) 3 (T) 4 (S) 5 (S) 6 (F) 7 (F) 8 (F) 9 (F) 10 (F) 11 (S) 667 -1 667 -2 705 -1 705 -2 707 MA06 -E067 -001 MA06 -E067 -004 MA06 -E067 -001 MA06- 067 -003 MA06- 067 -004 705 -3 100 $1,500,000.00 (C) 48 880,000.00 (C) -0- 21,000.00 (F) 1 55,000.00 (F) 16 98,062.00 (F) 33 179,100.00 (F) 15 Included Line 6 25 1,272,683.00 (C) 60 2,262,750.00 (C) 25 1,256,505.00 (C) 12 500,000.00 (F) E -H E -H Seed Money (F) (F) F -E -H F -E -H F -E -H (F) E -H (F) (F) Greeley Vynebrooke Scattered Sites Wood Street Housing Assistance Payments Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Scattered Sites Single Family Turnkey Countryside Condo Purchase Existing Housing Purchase 335 Groundbreaking November 15, 1979 for Scattered Site Housing. Wielding shovels are (L /R) Sheila Clemon -Karp, representing Congress- man Jim Shannon; Mary Shunney, LHA Chairman and Mary Miley, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Sur- rounding them are representatives of Federal and State government, Selectmen, Planning Board, Housing Authority and the builders and their architects and engineers. $8,025,100.00 HOUSING AUTHORITY Communities and Development. At its annual meeting, the Authority elects a chairman, a vice - chairman, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer and an assistant secretary. The Authority operates under Chapter 121B of the Commonwealth. It has the power to finance through federal, state or private sources or sell its own tax - exempt bonds or notes. The Authority also has the power of eminent domain. The Authority employs two full time per- sons on its maintenance staff. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 4:30. Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. Special meetings are called as the need arises. All meetings are open and the public is invited to attend. On some occasions executive session is voted to discuss Authority business as defined in the open meeting law. Mary E. Shunney, Chairman William S. Sullivan, Vice - Chairman Joseph O. Rooney, Treasurer William T. Spencer, Asst. Treasurer Donald D. Wilson, Asst. Secretary Temple E. Scanlon, Director of the Author- ity and Secretary of the Corporation Veterans' Agent Dispenses Aid TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL - FULL TIME $ 9,493.90 $36,659.80 1 The Department of Veterans' Benefits is a program jointly funded by the state and the town. It was established so that no veteran or his dependents would ever have to go on welfare. The department's rules and regulations are governed under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 115. Veterans must meet certain qualifications of service, income, marital status, resi- dence and type of discharge, among other criteria, to receive benefits. Once a veteran starts to receive assistance for everyday living expenses, he or she is eli- gible for medical assistance also. All cases are investigated by the local agent and the state investigator. Effective July 1, 1979, a 5 percent in- crease was applied to the payments for ordinary living expenses. This meant an increase of as much as $46.00 a month for a man, wife and five children, while for a man and wife alone it amounted to $13.00. In 1979 $42,000.00 was spent to assist 74 families in a time of need. Veterans' services is a program covering veterans' rights, privileges and services over which the federal Veterans' Adminis- tration has jurisdiction. It includes pensions, compensation, burial benefits and loans. Two hundred and eight men, wom- en and children were assisted and received federal benefits through this office dur- ing 1979. A new pension law, PL95 -588, came into effect January 1, 1979. It gave the vet- eran or widow who was already receiving a pension for non - service connected disabil- ity the right to change over to the new pension plan or remain on the old plan. This office advised veterans not to change over due to the probability that they would be losing money in the long run. Grave Registration. A list of all veterans who have passed away and are buried in Lexington is kept by this department. Ev- ery Memorial Day seven gross of flags (1008) are placed on the three cemeteries in Lexington. Greta E. Glennon, Veterans' Agent Council on Aging: Young and Growing Council on Aging. L/R standing: Shirley Goodwin; Steven Clark; Barbara Rubin; William Sen, Chairman; Barbara Luckmann; Arnold Green; John Carlson. Seated: Joan Melcher, Coordinator; Frank DiMaria, CETA work- er; Elise Morehouse, Assistant Coordinator; Joseph Rooney. Absent: Roy Weinstein, Louis Tropeano. The new quarters of the Council on Aging (CoA) were opened in August 1978 on the ground floor of the Church of Our Redeemer. These quarters, whose concept was overwhelmingly endorsed by the 1978 Town Meeting (Article 32), were flexible enough to permit testing of new trial programs, while older programs were continued and expanded. The goal of the CoA programs is to assist in the creation of a reasonable living environment which will enable the elder- ly to continue to live in Lexington when their incomes have been greatly reduced by retirement and eroded by inflation and when some require relief from lone- liness or assistance due to infirmities. The CoA is an advocate for the 4500 senior citizens, just as the school department /PTA is an advocate for the 6503 school students. We will review the steps the CoA has taken this year to meet its responsibilities which are (1) to identify the needs of Lexington senior citizens, (2) to design, promote, and implement services to fill these needs and to coordinate existing ser- vices, and (3) to educate the community and enlist its support in implementing programs to assist seniors. The CoA is, in effect, an umbrella agency concerned with the quality of life of Lexington citizens as they age. BENEFITS OF NEW QUARTERS....The new quarters made possible expansion of the Drop -in Center in the fall of 1978. The Center organizes or provides pinochle, 66 bridge, bridge lessons, and various games. On Thursdays the FACTS (Female Adolescent Community Training Service) luncheons have become popular. In the new Center the drop -in visits have more than doubled from 1945 in '77 -'78 to 4421 visits in '78 -'79. This has been a delightful outlet for many seniors. Also arts and crafts sponsored jointly with the Recreation Committee and an exercise class with an instructor pro- vided by Gloria Stevens have been initiated. NEW PROGRAMS....A program called "Widowed -to- Widowed" started slowly and then expanded rapidly during the year. Since the Thanksgiving Day dinner of this group at the Colonial Inn it has met monthly. There are now 54 members. All new widows and widowers are con- tacted and the group is ready to help in this difficult period and has done so many times. Their effectiveness is attested to by many letters of praise. Another program called "Telecare" has been set up to place a daily friendly telephone call to any person who wishes the service. Three serious situations were alleviated by this service. This year also saw the initiation of the choral group known as the Young at Heart Singers. A grant was received by this group in early 1979 and its activities were underwritten by the CoA prior to that time. Seven concerts have been given by the chorus, which now numbers twenty - two persons. Also this year the CoA and staff undertook writing the Elderscope COUNCIL ON AGING Service Services (People Served) 77/78 Services (People Served) 78/79 Nutrition Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals Shopping, grocery FACTS, luncheons Health TriCommunity Clinics MVMH Counselling Senior Aide Transportation Mini -bus Taxi discounts Income Support Chores, MMHCC Homemaker, MMHCC Energy, EEAP, WEAP Recreation Trips, excursions Picnics, Rec. Dept. Center Activities Arts and Crafts Exercise Class Drop -in Center Young at Heart Singers Information Telephone info. calls Legal Aid Other Discount Cards Newsletter Telecare Widowed -to- Widowed Friendly Visits Volunteer CoA and MOW Mileage, MOW Friendly Visits 4771 meals 492 meals 72 trips 0 1014 visits (24 people) (17 people) 549 trips 62 trips (8 people) (13 people) 750 130 not formed not formed 1945 not formed 2538 (37 people) 300 24,500 (4 people) (9 people) 15 clients 5365 hours (117 people) 16,202 miles 15 visitors 6437 meals (117 people) 653 meals 80 trips (5 people) 360 (20 people) 956 visits (196 people) (37 people) (22 people) 546 trips (15 people) 98 trips 1231 (20 people) 2951 (22 people) (19 people) 1822 (681 people) 180 70 (14 people) 147 (20 people) 4421 (22 people) 4994 200 (67 people) 235 51,600 (4300 people) (8 people) (54 people) 30 clients 6255 hours (125 people) 14,822 miles* 30 visitors * Note energy saving statistic: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * column which appears bi- weekly in the Lexington Minuteman. In addition, the Friendly Visitor program coordinates both high school and adult visitors to seniors. About 15 students and an equal number of adults are involved in this program. The present CoA quarters were not intend- ed to be permanent. They were, in fact, viewed by many in the Town Government as a place in which to test programs and see if a senior center is really needed. 67 We believe the CoA programs have indeed proven themselves in the present quarters. HOW COA BUDGET STRETCHES....The budget of the CoA in '78 -'79 was $26,820 up from $16,584 in '77 -'78. This was expended on a variety of items such as salary for the coordinator, a new assistant coor- dinator, rent, newsletter printing and postage, office expenses, telephone, mini -bus, and Meals on Wheels. The CoA also uses $2,244 of its budget as Lexington's contribution to the Minute COUNCIL ON AGING Man Home Care Corp (MMHCC) which operates mainly on State funds and supplies ser- vices to Lexington residents greatly in excess of this contribution. This year MMHCC supplied services to Lexington citizens valued at $46,000. This help assists the seniors in their efforts to remain in their own homes and is more than a twenty fold return on the town's contribution. The volunteers at the CoA greatly expand the services which the CoA can provide. They contribute time whose monetary value is about $19,000, even at minimum wage standards: This greatly increases the effectiveness of the CoA budget. But more important, these wonderful people, who help out repeatedly, often on short notice, provide the real spirit and life at the CoA and are representa- tive of the human value of the services provided to the seniors. About 125 volunteers have devoted about 6255 hours of work this year. Including the assistance of the volunteers and MMHCC, the $27,000 CoA budget provides almost $1,000,000 in ser- vices to Lexington Seniors. MANY GOALS FULFILLED.... We review here the seven goals stated in last year's Annual Report: (1) Expansion of telephone and personal information and referral service. The CoA office handled a great many telephone calls and the coordinator was partly freed to see people on a personal basis to provide more detailed information and /or counselling. In the past year, for example, the information calls handled very nearly doubled. (2) Expanded organized social events. With added space and accessibility we have been able to plan and implement more 68 social events as discussed above. Each of them has been well attended and the response has been enthusiastic. (3) Expanded educational services. Edu- cational services, including exercise and health classes, have been very successful. The demand for them to be continued in the fall was great. Many of our leisure trips are taking on an educational tone as well. Courses, such as one on Family Roots, have been conducted at the Coa Offices. (4) Expanded Volunteer programs. The pro- grams previously discussed included CoA and Meals on Wheels volunteers, Widowed - to- Widowed, Arts and Crafts, the Young at Heart Chorus, Gloria Stevens exercise group, FACTS, bridge lessons and Friendly Visitors. All have expanded markedly. (see chart) . (5) Development of an outreach program. This program was desired to service the most needy of the Lexington elderly. Outreach is accomplished in two ways. First, by the Committee of Friendly Visi- tors including high school students and second, by a Senior Aide. (6) Development of a CoA Committee struc- ture to oversee and strengthen CoA acti- vities. The Friends of the CoA has been initiated. We hope and expect this to grow into a large group of people inter- ested in the problems of the seniors. The Friends will serve as an advisory group to the Council on Aging and will also be instrumental in fund raising. One of the early benefits of the Friends is that, under their non - profit status, mailing of the CoA Newsletter will cost markedly less than when supported directly by the CoA. (7) Initiation of a chairlift mini -van for the incapacitated. This is not in operation yet, but we hope that it will be soon. We will share it with three other towns. Lexington will have it one day a week. AND NEW AIMS SET FOR THE NEAR FUTURE: (1) Insure availability of heated emer- gency shelters or sleeping quarters. (2) Initiate a Congregate Meals Program in Lexington to provide inexpensive, nutritious meals at low cost subsidized by Federal and State programs. (3) Proceed toward implementation of a permanent Senior Center. The present pilot Center has proven successful. (4) Continue to develop a committee structure for the CoA to involve more townspeople and to enable the CoA to in- volve itself in additional activities. (5) Improve Outreach by making services available to seniors in outlying areas of Lexington. COUNCIL ON AGING The statistics which measure CoA func- tions, activities and growth are given in the accompanying table. Some activ- ities have leveled out, others in- creased modestly and many have increased dramatically. In last year's report we mentioned the astonishing rate of visi- tors and telephone referrals in Septem- ber in the new Center. The annualized rates were 3948 and 3912 which seem remarkably high. It is interesting to note that the actual annual rates for the full year were even higher. In Octo- ber 1979 the annualized rates of visitors and phone calls were, respectively, 7548 and 7500! CoA Committees and Chairmen Victoria Badoian, Newsletter Production Edith Cheever, Widowed -to- Widowed Toni Elliot, Telecare Marion Fitzpatrick, Young at Heart Singers Organizer Barbara Luckmann, Recreation Sylvia Merfeld, Meals on Wheels, Coordinator Ann Paranya, Friendly Visitors Jep Strait, Assistant Minister, Church of Our Redeemer and FACTS Lun- cheon, Coordinator Helen Sullivan, Hospitality Lynn Vermeer, Choral Director, Young at Heart Singers Council on Aging and Staff William Sen, Chairman Roy Weinstein, Vice Chairman John Carlson, Treasurer *Dorothy William, Secretary Steven Clark *Frayda Cooper Shirley Goodwin Arnold Green Ann Jackson Barbara Luckmann *Christine Miller Joan Melcher, Coordinator Elise V. Morehouse, Assistant Coordinator * Resigned at the end of June 1979 69 Youth Commission Sees Action, Results alt lf MI{ Youth Commission. L/R standing: John Peter Greenhalgh, Ben Nidus. Seated: Cindy Bond; Sue Glazer; Marcia Feakes, The Lexington Youth Commission continues to serve as an advocate for youth and pro- grams for youth. On April 16th, 1979 the first annual Youth Awards were presented on the Lexington Green as part of the ceremonies of the annual Patriot's Day celebration. The first recipients were Nancy Abelmann and Ismene Speliotis. These awards were established by the Youth Commission to bring recognition to young people who have made outstanding contributions to the town and school. The Youth Awards Committee planned and selected the winners. This committee was chaired by Winston Flynn and other members were John Bergeron, David Clune, Anna Currin, Roger Duprey, Meredith Heard, Pat Hoffman, James Lima, Forrest Lindwall, Michael Rosenberg, Robert Sacco and John Shine. During 1979 we were able to drop our summer employment program, Y.E.S., as this service has been assumed by the Waltham office of the Division of Employment Security. This office transferred their worker from the high school to the Town Office Building during the summer months, and therefore we had a full -time worker to help young people and others find jobs during the summer months. The Commission considers this an endorsement of the success of Y.E.S. which was run by the Commission for two summers. We hope that the state will continue to fund and operate this local program. Another service long advocated by the Youth Commission has been established in Lexington this year. This is Safehouse, a temporary shelter for youth from the age of 11 to 17. This program is run by the Mystic Valley Mental Health Center under terms of a grant from the federal government. Safehouse opened in September, 70 0, Shine, Dan Perez, Jim Lyons, Pat Falconer; Ellen Bluestein; Chairman; Mary Fran Anderson. 1979 and is located at 75 Reed Street. It serves the Mystic Valley and Metropol- itan Beaverbrook area. On April 28th the Youth Commission held a Flea Market in the Lexington High School parking lot. Although this was not a financial success it was enjoyable and did stimulate interest in the Youth Commission and we plan to make this an annual event and encourage young people to bring their crafts and art work to sell. The Youth Commission is compiling a directory of youth resources which will be published in 1980. Currently, the high school committee, under the chairmanship of Dan Perez, is looking into the possibilities of a youth center in Lexington. As a first step they have conducted a survey of junior and senior high school students to determine whether young people are interested in such a center and what type of activities they would like to see developed. The survey form was written by Mrs. Falconer's sociology classes. During the next year the Commission plans to direct much of its effort to a youth center. Marcia Feakes, Chairman Mary Frances Anderson Margaret Cole Dr. Alan Corman Patricia Falconer John Shine Student Commission Dan Perez Ellen Bluestein Cindy Bond Members Sue Glazer Peter Greenhalgh Jennifer Klebanoff Jim Lyons Terri Maguire Ben Nidus VIEW FROM LEXINGTON'S HIGHEST HILL Whipple 11111 Photo Jon Hill Town Officers and Committees ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS Board of Selectmen Mary W. Miley, Chairman Alfred S. Busa Margery M. Battin Robert B. Kent James F. Crain Moderator Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Lexington Housing Authority Mary E. Shunney, Chairman William S. Sullivan, V. Ch. Joseph 0. Rooney Donald D. Wilson William T. Spencer (State) Planning Board Manfred P. Friedman, Chairman Iris G. Wheaton, V. Ch. Albert P. Zabin Laura F. Nichols Frank Sandy School Committee Otis S. Brown, Jr., Chairman Frank I. Michelman Patricia A. Swanson Jean Gaudet Sandra J. Shaw Selectman Appointed Board of Appeals Ruth Morey, Chairman Woodruff M. Brodhead Irving H. Mabee Natalie H. Riffin Thomas G. Taylor Board of Appeals Associate Members Robert A. Bowyer Eric T. Clarke Robert M. Gary William J. Scouler Clarence D. Turner Robert V. Whitman Forum on Aging William R. Page, Chairman Peter F. Davison Jacob B. Gardner Hugh C. Kent Robert B. Kent Judith A. Laster Alice A. Shafer Historic Districts Commission 1982 John R. Packard, Chairman 1980 *(Historical Society) 1980 John L. Davies 1981 *(Historical Society) 1981 Roland B. Greeley *(Selectmen) S. Lawrence Whipple 1980 *(Arts & Crafts) Georgia H. Williams *(Library Trustees) 1981 1980 *Nominating Organization 1982 1983 Historic Districts Commission 1982 Associate Members Sara P. Harkness *(Library Trustees) 1981 Linda J. McAuley 1982 *(Arts & Crafts) 1980 Richard S. Morehouse 1984 *(Historical Society) 1983 Howard C. Nason *(Arts & Crafts) 1981 *Nominating Committee 1982 1982 Town Celebrations Committee 1980 William P. Fitzgerald, 1980 Chairman Raymond J. Flynn C. Jean Coates Karen Gaughan Paul W. Jenkins 1981 Frances P. Mallett 1983 Gerald F. Hagerty 1980 Dawn Brenchick 1984 Margot T. Tutun 1982 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Trustees of Public Trusts Gaynor K. Rutherford, Chairman Frederick B. James Frank T. Parrish, Jr. Bridge Charitable Fund Gaynor K. Rutherford, Chairman Frederick B. James Frank T. Parrish, Jr. Gammel Legacy Income Trust Helena R. Butters Leona W. Martin 1983 1981 1982 1984 1980 1983 1984 1984 1983 SELECTMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEES Appointment Criteria Committee Dan H. Fenn, Jr., Chairman Guy W. Doran Judith B. Marshall Frank H. Totman Margot T. Tutun Weinant Wathen -Dunn Cable Television Advisory Committee William R. Page, Chairman Howard Cravis Peter D. Shapiro Sandra Small John E. Ward Martha C. Wood Burglar Alarm Committee Fred C. Bailey, Chairman John D. Bergeron James F. Corr Howard Cravis Daniel L. McCabe Community Health Committee William R. Page, Chairman Jacob B. Gardner Lore Jean Kern 1980 Jacquelyn H. Ward Martin K. White 1980 1980 1982 1982 1981 1981 1982 1981 Energy Conservation Committee Patricia A. Swanson, Chairman James Maclnnes Charles Code Emanuel Coscia, Jr. David Eagle James Scanlon Paul Coleman *Daniel Harwood 1984 *Jerome J. Green *Eric M. Olson 1980 * *Sumner Richards 1982 * *James Buckley *Appointed by Selectmen 1981 * *Appointed by School Committee (All others on original Sub - 1980 Committee) 1982 Fair Housing Committee Albert P. Zabin, Chairman 1980 Jonathan Doran 1980 Robert Pressman Leona Martin Natalie Miller William S. Sullivan Insurance Committee John Mackey, Chairman John H. Dyer Daniel Lucas Paul Marshall Elaine Sullivan 1982 1982 1982 TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Human Services Committee Carol Perez, Chairman Stephen Baran Ruth Butler Howard Levington Barry Marshall Ruth Nablo Adelaide N. Osborne Personnel Advisory Board John B. Butler, Chairman Joanne G. Small Elmer G. Guilmartin W. Neil Chapman Frank Hazel Gary D. Paulson Police Manual Policy Robert B. Kent Alexander J. Cella Hugh M. Chapin William C. Hays Gerald L. McLeod Irving H. Mabee James F. Corr Town Report Committee 1981 Erna S. Greene, Chairman 1981 Raymond J. Culler 1981 Robert B. Sawyer 1981 Frederick C. Frick 1981 Phil Blampied 1981 Louis A. Zehner 1981 Harold T. Handley 1980 1980 1981 1982 1982 1982 Committee 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 School Sites Conversion Committee Mary W. Miley, Chairman 1980 Roland B. Greeley William P. Kennedy Joseph 0. Rooney Arthur C. Smith William T. Spencer James C. Wood, Jr. Robert M. Hutchinson, 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Jr. 1980 Senior Center Site Committee Joseph 0. Rooney, Chairman C. Harry Erickson Jane M. Stumpp Martha C. Wood Leslie H. York William J. Sen Johanna Mollo- Christensen Mark Moore, Jr. Marilyn H. Waehler Edward D. McCarthy Sewer Advisory Committee Katherine G. Fricker, Chairman Gordon E. Barnes, Jr. Charles J. Code, Jr. David Laredo George F. McCormack Kenneth W. Nill Richard J. Rycroft 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Solid Waste Advisory Committee James P. Reilly, Chairman Fred C.•Bailey Warren A. Empey Joyce Hals Susan S. Solomon *Iris G. Wheaton Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. *Resigned 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Traffic Safety Committee Peter M. Chalpin, Acting Chairman John T. Blackwell *Kenneth G. Briggs James F. Corr Fred D. Rosenberg Robert Trask James J. Lima, Jr. *Resigned Transportation Advisory Committee Fred D. Rosenberg, Chairman Sally Castleman, Co- Chairman Laurence P. Chait Elaine Dratch *Joyce Hals John Lahiff Margaret Olson Webb Sussman *Resigned SELECTMEN APPOINTED OFFICERS Town Manager Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. 1980 Comptroller Richard M. Perry 1981 Town Counsel Palmer & Dodge Norman P. Cohen Executive Clerk Eleanor M. McCurdy 1980 Fence Viewers Harold T. Handley Louis A Zehner Youth Counselor Charles L. MacManus Registrars of Voters Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman Lilah H. Groisser *William Simmons Mary R. McDonough, Clerk *Replaced Theldon E. Phinney 73 1980 1980 1980 1981 1982 1980 MODERATOR APPOINTED Appropriation Committee Donald B. White, Chairman George S. Silverman, V. Ch. John R. Campbell Robert Cataldo William J. Dailey, Jr. Martin A. Gilman Harry A. Hall III Maxine L. Kutchin George P. Wadsworth Richard M. Perry, ex- officio 1980 1980 1982 1981 1982 1980 1981 1981 1982 Capital Expenditures Committee Nyles N. Barnert, Chairman 1981 Jane P. Buckley Clifford B. Porter Anne R. Scigliano Frank L. Shunney Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Esther S. Arlan, Chairman Kenneth J. Garland Homer J. Hagedorn 1982 1980 1980 1981 1980 1980 1980 PIC - CI !• •J r:'r''+t::7 .j. i� �= -,�i'- . rrer';' f:t.c5' ' I!, rTt!�. � ,ji�y(�t�t-�� .�_:_i - i'i:r- ::r:•:r: l?'.I_�.r.i.7 :� f !$Y .�. .f�r_.'. .l t:i..titLl. ti. ri%.a. !�.:11 r I 1 .. .i S t:1i%.�'►SCisii:i � •. �. 74 1�:. ?f:.a'C_7t :f._' •. ..��7 . :�Y C F! �,,�:.�.��•S . . j� •. T•5TS ,4.� i4 C.« l 7 . . 1 1 ^i� f� 113 1 . 1 � 1_ . . ;4: .,•.- g �. ., � s11 1� . t3• S : �.Iiw_..t .r t!_ !1!111:;:..4_ ..4:: : , TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES TOWN MANAGER APPOINTED, WITH SELECTMEN'S APPROVAL Board of Health Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman Dr. Michael S. Erdos James W. Lambie Conservation Commission (Authorized November 25, 1963 Amended June 14, 1971) David G. Williams, Chairman Francis W.K. Smith, V.Chmn. Francis X. Fields Angela E. Frick Paul V. Riffin Susan S. Solomon Shirley H. Stolz Paul E. Mazerall, Ex- Officio Council on Aging William J. Sen, Chairman Roy Weinstein, V. Chmn. John E. Carlson, Treas. Barbara Rubin Joseph Rooney Louis Tropeano Steven A. Clark Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin Arnold S. Green Barbara Luckman Historical Commission Sara B. Chase, Chairman Anne A. Grady Norma R. Bogen John Orcutt Bebe Fallick Recreation Committee F. David Wells, Jr., Chairman Judith J. Uhrig James Dhimos Robert N. Eby *Alice M. Hinkle Paul E. Mazerall,Ex- Officio Carolyn C. Wilson * resigned Youth Commission Marcia L. Feakes, Chairman Mary Frances Anderson Margaret J. Cole Patricia S. Falconer John J. Shine, Jr. Dr. Alan Corman 1981 1982 1980 1981 1980 1982 1981 1982 1980 1981 1980 1982 1980 1980 1982 1982 1981 1982 1981 1981 1982 1981 1980 1981 1980 1980 1982 1980 1981 TOWN MANAGER APPOINTED Board of Assessors Willard P. Grush, Chairman John J. McWeeney William L. Potter Data Processing Committee William I. Rabkin Lewis R. Werlin Robert P. Monaco Robert A. Leone Richard M. Perry Advisor to Committee Robert D. Sykes Permanent Building Committee Irving H. Mabee, Chairman Mary Louise Touart Herbert P. Grossimon William P. Kennedy James J. Scanlon Robert N. Eby, Pool F. David Wells, Jr. Pool Levi G. Burnell, Bandstand Donald Gillespie, Bandstand Westview Cemetery Development Committee Louis A. Zehner, Chairman Mildred B. Marek Gail W. Smith Weiant Wathan -Dunn Assistant to the Town Manager Nancy H. Banks Town Clerk Mary R. McDonough Town Treasurer Louis A. Zehner Tax Collector Doris E. Barclay 1982 *Planning Director * *Kenneth Briggs 1980 1980 1980 1980 1979 1981 *With Approval of the Planning Board * *Resigned Health Director George A. Smith, Jr. Director of Public Works/ Engineering Warren A. Empey, Acting Town Engineer Michael J. Hanlon 74 1980 1982 1981 1981 1981 1980 1981 1982 DPW /Manager - Planning & Administration Emanuele Coscia, Jr. DPW /Manager- Operations Warren A. Empey Chief of Police James F. Corr Chief Fire Engineer John D. Bergeron Animal Control Officer Barry W. Littleton Tree Warden Paul E. Mazerall Building Commissioner Peter DiMatteo Inspector of Buildings Gas Inspector Thomas W. Kelley Plumbing Inspector John B. Byrne, Jr. Wire Inspector William Corcoran Sealer of Weights & Measures Richard E. Lupo Director of Veterans Services Veterans Graves Officer Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. Veterans' Agent Greta Glennon Field Drivers James F. Corr Carl A. Carlson Forest Warden William P. Fitzgerald Lockup Keeper James F. Corr Constables John J. Shine, Jr. Roy J. Murphy Town Assessor Thomas M. Wenham Conservation /Recreation Director W. Clifford Prentiss TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP DETERMINED BY STATE LAW Board of Retirement Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Richard M. Perry, Secretary and Ex- Officio Member Dorothy A. Ryder, Employees' Elected Representative Lexington Housing Authority Temple E. Scanlon, Executive Director (LHA Appointed) CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY As stipulated by bequest of Maria Hastings Cary Trustees All members Board of Selectmen All members School Committee "Settled Clergy" of the Town Executive Committee Elected from the Board of Trustees for one year terms. Jean Gaudet, Chairman * *Rev. Edwin McLane, Vice Chairman (Res. July) *Robert B. Kent, Vice Chairman Rev. Ted R. Petterson Patricia Swanson *Alfred S. Busa *From October * *Resigned Advisory Committee Appointed by Board of Trustees No set term Shirley Stolz, Chairman Elizabeth H. Clarke, Secretary Rev. Harold T. Handley Theodore Mairson Mildred Marek Ruth Morey Ann Wallace Town Meeting Members MEMBERS AT LARGE Margery M. Battin, Alfred S. Busa, 38 Norman P. Cohen, 5 Lincoln P. Cole,Jr James F. Crain, 68 Robert B. Kent, 15 Mary R. McDonough, Mary W. Miley, 29 Louis A. Zehner, 6 PRECINCT ONE Term Expires 1982 James E. Barry, 10 William A. Busa, 3 Robert A. Cataldo, William E. Maloney Barry E. Sampson, Pamela Winston, 18 Judith L. Zabin, 1 15 Paul Revere Road Circle Road 6 Coolidge Avenue ., 16 Hill Street Asbury Street Patriots Drive 3 Baker Avenue Robinson Road Fair Oaks Drive Crescent Hill Avenue 8 Circle Road 1023 Massachusetts Ave. , Jr. 59 Albemarle Ave. 8 Brandon Street Winchester Drive Page Road Term Expires 1981 James Cataldo, 43 Rindge Avenue Stephen W. Doran, 16 Village Circle Patricia K. Hagedorn, 17 Fiske Road Evangeline Legassie, 16 Rawson Avenue Bernice Manning, 66 Hillcrest Avenue Benny A. Santosuosso, 83 Bow Street Albert P. Zabin, 1 Page Road Term Expires 1980 John T. Avery, 44 Bartlett Avenue Vito M. Bellino, 84 Bow Street Ralph A. Cataldo, 35 Rindge Avenue William R. Cataldo, 39 Rindge Avenue Sheila Clemon -Karp, 12 Bryant Road Pamela Mary Stone, 11 Bryant Road Sheila Busa Tassone, 4 Lillian Road PRECINCT TWO Term Expires 1982 Elizabeth H. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Road Eric T. Clarke, 29 Moon Hill Road Karen A. Dooks, 5 Mohawk Drive 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 1981 Nancy Abelmann, 7 Moon Hill Road* Julian J. Bussgang, 43 Peacock Farm Road Norman N. Connolly, 4 Summit Road Mary M. McIver, 30 Follen Road Frank I. Michelman, 43 Buckman Drive Arthur C. Smith, 51 Follen Road Carolyn C. Wilson, 23 Pleasant Street *Resigned 8/10/79 Term Expires 1980 William E. Bicknell, 50 Oak Street William P. Hadley, 31 Robbins Road Lillian T. MacArthur, 33 Charles Street Barry H. Marshall, 4 Taft Avenue Edward O'Brien, 420 Massachusetts Ave. Elizabeth Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue George A. Silverman, 49 Fern Street ** Judith J. Totman, 46 Moreland Avenue * *Succeeded Nancy Abelmann PRECINCT THREE Term Expires 1982 Robert A. Bowyer, 7 Woodcliffe Road Jacqueline B. Davison, 86 Spring Street Elizabeth M. Flynn, 310 Concord Avenue Lilah H. Groisser, 510 Concord Avenue Jeanne K. Krieger, 44 Webster Road Paul V. Riffin, 6 Field Road Richard W. Souza, 542 Concord Avenue Term Expires 1981 Donald H. Briggs, Joy C. Buchfirer, Suanne C. Dillman, Erna S. Greene, 25 Gloria V. Holland, John J. McWeeney, James P. Reilly, 2 III, 672 Waltham Street 237 Worthen Road East 68 Grassland Street Bridge Street 38 Webster Road 503 Concord Avenue 5 Walnut Street Term Expires 1980 Donald H. Briggs, Jr., 672 Waltham. Street John P. Carroll, 31 Allen Street Jean Gaudet, 12 Stedman Road Marian C. Reilly, 25 Walnut Street William A. Ridgley, 62 Spring Street Marie E. Roberts, 53 Munroe Road Robert I. Rotberg, 14 Barberry Road PRECINCT FOUR Term Expires 1982 Gerald L. Abegg, 261 Waltham Street Nyles Nathan Barnert, 142 Worthen Road William J. Dailey, Jr., 1 Bushnell Drive Frederick C. Frick, 9 Tavern Lane Katherine G. Fricker, 93 Marrett Road Joseph O. Rooney, 222 Waltham Street Sidney K. Whiting, 55 Bloomfield Street Term Expires 1981 Esther S. Arlan, 54 Bridge Street Martin A. Gilman, 56 Bloomfield Street Georgia S. Glick, 21 Eliot Road Daniel L. McCabe, 225 Waltham Street Karsten Sorensen, 1 Vine Brook Road George P. Wadsworth, 230 Waltham Street Martin K. White, 50 Bloomfield Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT FOUR Term Expires 1980 Angela E. Frick, 9 Tavern Lane Joyce Hals, 14 Vine Brook Road Susan C. Hodgkins, 33 Prospect Hill Road Richard F. Perry, 40 Clarke Street Sandra J. Shaw, 51 Wachusett Drive Ruth S. Thomas, 10 Parker Street Judith J. Uhrig, 15 Vine Brook Road PRECINCT FIVE Term Expires 1982 Marjorie M. Daggett, 9 Burroughs Road Guy W. Doran, 168 East Street Edward R. DuBois, 207 East Street Joseph F. Gilbert, Jr., 231 Woburn Street Leona W. Martin, 468 Lowell Street Madeline A. Shaughnessy, 32 Webb Street Lloyd D. Taylor, 1 Maureen Road Term Expires 1981 Barry Altman, 35 Saddle Club Road Jane E. Berchtold, 5 Saddle Club Road* Otis S. Brown, Jr., 1505 Massachusetts Ave. Wallace Cupp, 141 Woburn Street Jonathan P. Doran, 153 Grant Street Elaine Dratch, 2 Maureen Road Sam Silverman, 18 Ingleside Road* Ephraim Weiss, 462 Lowell Street * Resigned Term Expires 1980 Howard Cravis, 6 Rogers Road William M. Fraser, 533 Lcwell Street Paul E. Hamburger, 18 Co3ke Road Edward W. Jervis, Jr., -_11 Adams ** George F. McCormack, 32 Hayes Lane Judith K. Patkin, 27 Sszanne Road* David G. Williams, 14',3 Massachusetts Ave. Warren Roberts, 11 Myrna Road * ** Jolley Anne Weinstock, 17 Thoreau Road * * ** * Resigned March 16, 1979 ** Succeeded Jane E. Berchtold * ** Succeeded Judith K. Patkin * ** *Succeeded Sam Silverman PRECINCT SIX Term Expires 1982 Earl F. Baldwin, Jr., 77 Meriam Street John F. Downey, Jr., 24 Jancock Street Neil Gray, 12 Coolidge Avenue Hugh C. Kent, 15 Patriots Drive Sam V. Nablo, 6 Brigham Road Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Road Frank Sandy, 353 North Emerson Road Term,Expires 1981 Fred C. Bailey, 48 Margaret N. Brooke Levi G. Burnell, 3 Paul W. Marshall, H. Bigelow Moore, William R. Page, 2 Coolidge Avenue , 26 Hancock Street Whittier Road 6 Chandler Street* 50 Hancock Street 5 Oakland Street William T. Spencer, 32 Hancock Street * Resigned March 16, 1979 Term Expires 1980 Susan S. Beck, 17 Patriots Drive J. Keith Butters, 52 Meriam Street Harry A. Hall, III, 10 Patriots Drive James J. McDevitt, 36 Colony Road* Setha G. Olson, 3 Brigham Road Susan S. Solomon, 4 Whittier Road Donald B. White, 73 Hancock Street Ruth Joyce Nablo, 6 Brigham Road ** Charles J. Code, Jr., 15 Flintlock Road * ** * Resigned May 1, 1979 ** Succeeded Paul W. Marshall * ** Succeeded James J. McDevitt PRECINCT SEVEN Term Expires 1982 Robert E. Bond, 6 Demar Road George A. Burnell, 4 Eaton Road Manfred P. Friedman, 176 Grove Street Martin L. Hagerty, 301 Bedford Street Marthur H. Kalil, 40 Preston Road John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace Iris G. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Road Term Expires 1981 Lloyd Gilson, 35 Partridge Road Clarice B. Gordon, 7 Coach Road Myron L. Miller, 46 Eldred Street 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 1980 John R. Campbell, 100 Bertwell Road Winifred L.L. Friedman, 176 Grove Street David V. LeClair, 55 Bertwell Road Alice M. Pierce, 17 Volunteer Way Roger G. Trudeau, 7 Volunteer Way John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Road Graydon M. Wheaton, 5 Hadley Road PRECINCT EIGHT Term Expires 1982 Richard H. Battin, 1 Gerald F. Hagerty, 1 Anthony L. Mancini, Anne R. Scigliano, 3 Frank L. Shunney, 24 Stanley E. Toye, 30 Eleanor H. Yasaitis, 77 5 Paul Revere Road 15 Reed Street 115 Reed Street Augustus Road Revere Street Balfour Street 20 Ward Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT EIGHT Term Expires 1981 William P. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty Avenue Christopher McCabe, 17 Hamblen St.* Richard A. Michelson, 54 Asbury Street Laura F. Nichols, 67 Liberty Avenue Gordon R. Osgood, 52 Ward Street Jack Sarmanian, 330 Bedford Street Temple E. Scanlon, 62 Ledgelawn Avenue Shirley H. Stolz, 2139 Massachusetts Ave. * Resigned January 22, 1979 Term Expires 1980 G. Richard Beamon, 58 Ledgelawn Avenue John E. Carlson, 97 Cedar Street Charles E. Connolly, 67 Cedar Street Ione D. Garing, 157 Cedar Street James M. McLaughlin, 55 Asbury Street Mary E. Shunney, 24 Revere Street Francis W.K. Smith, 49 North Hancock St. Term Expired 1979 Joanne C. Fray, 2361 Massachusetts Ave.* * Succeeded Christopher McCabe PRECINCT NINE Term Expires 1982 Jane P. Buckley, 46 Middle Street Anna P. Currin, 6 School Street Deborah B. Green, 17 Fairbanks Road Stephen K. Johnson, 60 Wood Street Paul E. Mazerall, 32 Roosevelt Road Stephen Michael Politi, 25 Deering Ave. Fred D. Rosenberg, 165 Wood Street Term Expires 1981 Joan N.L. Collins, 8 Oxbow Road James E. Cosgrove, 307 Wood Street Daniel A. DiPietro 3 Frances Road Richard M. Perry, 16 Ellison Road Daniel E. Power, 2246 Massachusetts Donald J. Shaw, 6 Barrymeade Drive Roy Weinstein, 6 Nickerson Road Ave. Term Expires 1980 Gordon E. Barnes, Jr., 11 Ewell Avenue Ronald W. Colwell, 39 Cary Avenue Louis E. Conrad, 176 Cedar Street Alice M. Hinkle, 9 Audubon Road Iris E. Larssen, 269 Wood Street Clifford B. Porter, 393 Lincoln Street James J. Scanlon, 66 School Street Your Talent is Needed 0 0 autT siup buoTP TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE HOME BUSINESS KEEP UNTIL Below are 7 categories of interest. Please list in order of preference your interest area. Indicate by a check mark or write in specific interest you may have within the broad categories. 11 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 B. HOUSING 1. Housing Authority 2. Zoning problems 3. Board of Appeals 4. Assessing Activities 5. Other C., EDUCATION 1. School Committee Activities 2. Special Needs problems 3. Other D. HEALTH 1. Health Board Activities 2. Clinic Volunteer 3. Social Work 4. Public Health Consultant 5. Other Background and Experience E. RECREATION 1. Recreation Committee 2. Recreational Planning 3. Youth Work 4. Other F. GOVERNMENT- GENERAL 1. Finance Committee 2. Fence Viewers 3. Voter Registrars 4. Special Study Committees 5. Legal Expertise 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 Please return to Town Manager's Office, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02173 79 YOUR TALENT IS NEEDED OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON, MA 02173 Cut along this line. ACT NOW TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY 80 1979 Town Report Part II Lexington, Massachusetts Contents ELECTIONS Annual Town Election, March 5, 1979 Special Referendem, June 12, 1979 TOWN MEETING Part II ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 83 Conservation Commission 85 Building /Inspection Board of Appeals 1979 Annual Town Meeting Index Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 1979 SCHOOLS HUMAN CONCERNS 120 121 122 86 87 Lexington Housing Authority Lexington Public Schools Minuteman Regional Vo -Tec COMMUNITY SERVICES CLERICAL AND LEGAL 127 95 Town Counsel 101 Town Clerk Board of Registrars Public Works /Engineering Fire Department Police Department Board of Health Animal Control Officer EDUCATION /CULTURE /RECREATION 103 108 110 114 115 Cary Memorial Library Recreation Committee 116 118 FINANCIAL 131 136 138 Balance Sheet, June 30, 1979 Special Assessments and Debts Trust and Investments Town Debt and Interest Appropriation Accounts Schedule of Receipts Schedule of Payments Treasurer Tax Collector Retirement Board Trustees of Public Trusts Board of Assessors 139 143 144 146 147 156 160 170 171 172 175 181 Annual Town Election, March 5, 1979 Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS (2/13/79) 19,246 2,141 2,172 1,871 2,299 2,182 2,164 2,224 1,945 2,248 Republicans 4,312 422 380 355 569 414 678 492 497 505 Democrats 8,687 1,050 1,133 848 1,027 999 869 994 827 940 Independents 6,247 669 659 668 703 769 617 738 621 803 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 37.1% of the eligible 19,246 registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting: 127 applications were processed; 110 ballots returned, of which 2 were rejected. SELECTMEN 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Mary W. Miley 3,446 369 401 289 394 363 438 507 357 328 George P. Wadsworth 3,400 448 324 276 412 346 453 325 443 373 Blanks 295 56 50 24 27 29 24 22 25 38 Mary W. Miley was elected to the Board of Selectmen for a term of three years ending in March 1982. MODERATOR 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 5,226 619 553 433 610 555 669 632 601 554 Frank Sandy 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Blanks 1,913 254 222 156 221 183 246 222 224 185 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. was elected Moderator for a term of one year ending in March 1980. SCHOOL COMMITTEE (three years) 14,282 1,746 1,550 1,178 1,666 1,476 1,830 1,708 1,650 1,478 Frank I. Michelman 3,770 347 449 311 490 409 511 497 389 367 Patricia A. Swanson 3,844 544 409 329 423 371 463 410 476 419 Thomas F. Culhane 3,714 412 396 296 441 412 490 498 413 356 Blanks 2,954 443 296 242 312 284 366 303 372 336 Frank I. Michelman and Patricia A. Swanson were elected to the School Committee each for a three year term ending in March 1982. SCHOOL COMMITTEE (one year) 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Sandra J. Shaw 4,510 525 467 353 579 488 598 551 487 462 Blanks 2,631 348 308 236 254 250 317 303 338 277 Sandra J. Shaw was elected to the School Committee for a term of one year ending in March 1980. Mrs. Shaw is filling the vacancy on the School Committee caused by the resignation of Kenneth M. Hoffman. PLANNING BOARD 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Laura F. Nichols 4,237 480 429 337 524 458 547 534 476 452 Blanks 2,904 393 346 252 309 280 368 320 349 287 Laura F. Nichols was elected to the Planning Board for a term of five years ending in March 1984. HOUSING AUTHORITY 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Marian C. Reilly 2,456 276 276 280 270 261 275 317 276 225 Donald D. Wilson 3,634 460 414 240 451 365 483 383 438 400 Blanks 1,051 137 85 69 112 112 157 154 111 114 Donald D. Wilson was elected to the Lexington Housing Authority for a term of five years ending in March 1984. QUESTION NO. 1 "Shall licenses be granted in this Town for the operation, holding, or conducting of a game commonly called beano ?" Totals 7,141 873 775 589 833 738 915 854 825 739 Yes 2,567 412 254 217 259 302 303 250 300 270 No 2,382 199 250 178 323 200 443 309 253 227 Blanks 2,192 262 271 194 251 236 169 295 272 242 83 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION, MARCH 5, 1979 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 1 *James E. Barry 355 *William A. Busa 392 Homer J. Hagedorn 335 *William E. Maloney, Jr. 409 *Barry E. Sampson 349 *Judith L. Zabin 389 Philip Blampied 220 *Robert A. Cataldo 354 Ronald Levy 332 James M. Shaw 295 Joseph Tassone 236 *Pamela Winston 416 Blanks 2,029 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 4 *Gerald L. Abegg 470 *Myles Nathan Barnert *William J. Dailey, Jr. *Frederick C. Frick *Katherine G. Fricker *Joseph 0. Rooney * *Esther S. Arlan James Shimansky *Sidney K. Whiting Blanks 448 485 461 419 471 340 339 408 2,823 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 7 *Robert E. Bond 460 *Manfred P. Friedman 439 *Marthur H. Kalil 492 *John E. Taylor 488 *Iris G. Wheaton 502 Frederick G. Aufiero, Jr. 266 Philip C. Banios 279 *George A. Burnell 388 Eugene F. Fallon 326 *Martin L. Hagerty 433 ** *David V. LeClair 370 Blanks 2,389 * Elected for three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 2 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 3 *Elizabeth H. Clarke 427 *Robert A. Bowyer 294 *Eric T. Clarke *Karen A. Dooks *Michael J. O'Sullivan George S. Silverman *Patricia A. Swanson *Alan B. Wilson *Donald D. Wilson ** *Barry H. Marshall Blanks 428 409 429 328 405 429 449 371 2,525 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 5 *Guy W. Doran 516 *Edward R. DuBois 288 Edward W. Jervis, Jr. 285 *Madeline A. Shaughnessy 372 *Lloyd D. Taylor 335 *Marjorie M. Daggett 395 *Joseph F. Gilbert, Jr. 305 *Leona W. Martin 326 Warren Roberts 199 Jolley Anne Weinstock 210 Blanks 1,935 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 8 *Richard H. Battin 385 Joanne C. Fray 264 *Anthony L. Mancini 427 * *Gordon R. Osgood 299 *Frank L. Shunney 372 *Gerald F. Hagerty 304 Natalie I. Miller 291 Laurence K. Redgate 274 *Anne R. Scigliano 409 *Stanley E. Toye 329 Robert C. Waehler 212 *Eleanor H. Yasaitis 326 Blanks 2,708 *Jacqueline B. Davison 369 *Lilah H. Groisser 303 *Jeanne K. Krieger 283 *Paul V. Riffin 301 *Richard W. Souza 316 Edmund L. Bouche 206 *Elizabeth M. Flynn 331 Blanks 1,720 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 6 *Earl F. Baldwin, Jr. 435 *John F. Downey, Jr. ** *James J. McDevitt *Sam V. Nablo *Edith Sandy *Frank Sandy Charles J. Code, Jr. Marcia L. Feakes *Neil Gray *Hugh C. Kent Ruth Joyce Nablo Frank B. Stille Blanks 392 389 430 458 464 347 330 509 398 378 311 2,479 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS - PRECINCT 9 *Jane P. Buckley *Anna P. Currin *Paul E. Mazerall *Stephen Michael Politi *Fred D. Rosenberg ** *James J. Scanlon James Dhimos Robert S. Dhimos *Deborah B. Green *Stephen K. Johnson Blanks ** Elected for two years. * ** Elected for one year. All changes in Town Meeting membership during 1979 are shown in the list of Town Meeting Members in Part I of this Annual Report. 84 396 383 389 454 355 323 243 204 366 325 2,474 Special Referendum, June 12, 1979 QUESTION: Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the representative town meeting whereby it was voted to appropriate $675,000 for the construction, under the supervision of the Permanent Building Committee, of an outdoor swimming pool complex at the present site of the Center Pool Complex with such amount to be raised by borrowing, and to authorize the Selectmen to acquire necessary utility easements and to apply for and accept federal and state aid for the project ?" Totals Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Pr. 7 Pr. 8 Pr. 9 Yes 2,764 188 302 217 414 256 409 339 322 317 No 3,553 511 346 304 309 487 397 330 463 406 Blanks 32 10 12 0 3 6 0 0 0 1 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 6,349 709 660 521 726 749 806 669 785 724 32.9% of the eligible 19,242 registered voters cast their vote. In absentee voting: 84 applications were processed and 80 ballots returned. Less than the necessary 20% having voted to reverse the action of the April 2, 1979 Adjourned Session of the 1979 Annual Town Meeting, the action is not reversed and Article 40 stands adopted. 85 1979 Annual Town Meeting - Index Appropriations 3 -5,8- 10,15- 16,18,20,22,24 - 26,29- 30,32 - 35,37 -38, 41,44,47,51,61 Recreation Center Pool 40 Revolving Fund 39 Tot Lots 41 By -Law Amendments Bicycles 54 Rezoning Burglary Alarms 56 Blossomcrest Road 76 Dog Leash 53 Concord Avenue 78 -79 Drainage 57 East Street 77 Dumping and Litter 55 Hartwell Avenue 75 Sale of Lots 58 Parker School Land 59 Cary Lecture Committee 48 Citizen Articles 32,49 - 51,62,75 -79 Conservation Conservation Fund Land Acquisition School Property Munroe School Parker School Solid Waste Curbside Collection 46 Disposal 42 -45 37 61 -62 38 28 Studies Energy Drainage 16 Energy Audits 50 Senior Citizen's Center 31 Energy Committee 49 Energy Manager 51 Zoning By -Laws Accessory Apartments 64 Fire Truck 29 Congregate Housing 63 Day Care Centers 71 General Government Definitions 69 Appraisals 12 Home Occupations 65 Borrowing Authority 11 Legal Frontage 72 Committee Reports 2 Municipal Buildings 60 Revaluation 33 Non - conformance 66 Parking 67 -68 Gift Acceptance 36 Swimming Polls /Racquet Courts 70 Time Changes 73 Human Services Central Middlesex Assn. (CMARC) Housing Policy Scattered Site Housing 32 Tributes 74 18 Land Release 52 Mini -bus Transportation 30 Personnel Collective Bargaining 5 Retired Police and Fire Personnel 6 Workmen's Compensation 7 Public Works Brooks 17 Cemetery 26 -27 Curbing 21 Equipment 24 -25 Sewers 13 -14,18 Sidewalks 22 Streets 19 -20 Street Lights 23 Water Mains 15 86 Bantam Youth Hockey - Adjourned Town Meeting, April 2 Lexington High School Debating Team - Adjourned Town Meeting, May 9 Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 1979 Note: The following reports of town meetings are condensed from the official reports and indicate actions which bind the town. For details of debate and subsidiary motions, the reader is referred to the official minutes in the office of the Town Clerk. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., at 8:04 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 185 Town Meeting members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley, Pastor Emeritus of the Church of Our Redeemer. The Moderator read the Resolution adopted under Article 81 at the Adjourned Session of the 1976 Annual Town Meeting held April 7, 1976 which is the Code of Ethics for Town Meeting Members. Article 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS: Reported under the heading. Article 2. REPORTS: This article remains open throughout the meeting to receive reports of Town Officers, Boards and Committees. During the 1979 Annual Town Meeting, reports were received from the Appropria- tion Committee, the Capital Expenditures Committee, Town Manager, the Cable TV Advisory Committee, the Cary Lecture Committee and the Planning Board. Article 3. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 4. APPROPRIATIONS: The Town Manager reviewed the estimated tax rate, the budget goals and the overall appropriations requested. Actions on the Article took place at the meetings of March 19, 21,28, April 2, May 2 and May 7. See Appropriation Accounts (Page listed in Contents - Part II) for details of appropriations voted. Adjourned 11:13 p•m• Adjourned Town Meeting, March 21, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:12 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 183 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. George Papademetriou of the St. Nicholas Greek Church. Article 5. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: See Meeting of April 30. Article 6. RETIRED PERSONNEL: See Meeting of April 30. Article 7. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION: See Meeting of March 26. Article 8. PRIOR YEAR'S BILLS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 9. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 10. RESERVE FUND: That the sum of $150,000.00 be appropriated for the Reserve Fund. VOTED. Article 11. TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING: That the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow money in anticipation of revenue and to issue notes therefor, payable within one year, in accordance with provisions of the General Laws. VOTED. Article 12. SELECTMEN'S APPRAISALS: Indefinitely Postponed. Adjourned 10:48 p.m. 87 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 26, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:09 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 188 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Arnold F. Colletti, Associate Pastor of St. Brigid's Church. Article 13: SEWER POLICY: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 14. INFLOW /INFILTRATION STUDY: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 7. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION: That the Town accept Section 13A of Chapter 40 of the General Laws which permit the town to establish and maintain an insurance fund to pay workmen's compensation. VOTED. Article 15. WATER MAINS: That the Selectmen be authorized to install new or replacement water mains and to appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 for such installation and land acquisition. VOTED. Article 16. DRAINAGE STUDY: That the sum of $28,000.00 be appropriated for engineering services for a comprehensive study of the Town's drainage system. VOTED. Article 17. INSTALLATION OF DRAINS AND ALTERATION OF BROOKS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 18. FACILITIES FOR SCATTERED SITE HOUSING: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewerage systems, water mains, and make necessary street improvements in the areas selected by the Lexington Housing Authority for their scattered sites project; and to appropriate $30,550.00 for such. VOTED. Article 19. ACCEPTANCE AS TOWN WAY: To establish as a town way Powers Court from Paul Revere Road to end. VOTED. Article 20. STREET FILING FEES: That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated for filing fees in connection with the acceptance of streets. VOTED. Article 21. CURBING: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 22. SIDEWALKS: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct sidewalks on Wood Street from Bates Road to Holton Road and to appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 for such construction. VOTED. Article 23. STREET LIGHTS: That the Selectmen be authorized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine. VOTED. Article 24. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT: See Meeting of May 7. Article 25. ROAD EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING: That the sum of $30,000.00 be appropriated for constructing and equipping a storage building for the Department of Public Works. VOTED. Article 26. ADDITION TO WESTVIEW CEMETERY BUILDING: That the sum of $40,000.00 be appropriated for con- structing and equipping an addition to the existing cemetery building. VOTED. Article 27. DEVELOPMENT OF WESTVIEW CEMETERY: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 28. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: See Meeting of May 2. Article 29. FIRE TRUCK: That the sum of $60,000.00 be appropriated to purchase a fire truck for the Fire Department. VOTED. Article 30. MINI -BUS: See Meeting of March 28. Article 31. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER: That the subject matter of this article be re- ferred to the Selectmen with the direction that they consider fully the possible use of the Munroe School or a part thereof as a senior citizens' center and report thereon at the next annual or special town meeting., VOTED. Article 32. CENTRAL MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS: See Meeting of April 4. Article 33. REVALUATION: See Meeting of May 14. 88 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 26, 1979 Article 34. STORAGE VAULT: That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated to construct a storage vault. VOTED. Article 35. BUCKMAN TAVERN SPRINKLER SYSTEM: That the sum of $880.28 be appropriated to reimburse the Lexington Historical Society for the cost of replacing the sprinkler system in Buckman Tavern. VOTED. Article 36. MONEY FOR BANDSTAND: See Meeting of March 28. Article 37. TRANSFER OF MUNROE SCHOOL: That the care, custody, management and control of the Munroe School and the land adjoining it be transferred from the School Department to the Board of Selectmen effective August 1, 1979 and to appropriate for such custody the sum of $10,000.00; and that the School Committee be authorized to dispose of surplus personal property and material in connection with the transfer. VOTED. Article 38. CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF RE- CYCLABLES: See Meeting of May 2. Article 39. RECREATION FUND: See Meeting of April 2. Article 40. CENTER POOL COMPLEX: See Meeting of April 2. Article 41. NEIGHBORHOOD TOT LOTS: See Meeting of April 2. Article 42. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, TOPHET SWAMP: See Meeting of April 30. Article 43. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, REVERE STREET: See Meeting of April 30. Article 44. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, BERNARD STREET: That the Conservation Commission be authorized to acquire for conservation purposes 2.32 acres of land near Justin and Bernard Streets and that the sum of $11,000.00 be appropriated for such land acquisition. VOTED. Article 45. TRANSFER OF TOWN OWNED LAND: To the Conservation Commission for conservation purposes, three parcels of Town -owned land on Brent Road, Utica Street and off Valley Road. VOTED. Article 46. CONSERVATION FUND: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 47. FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATES: See Meeting of May 14. Article 48. CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanne E. Cary for the current year. VOTED. Article 49. APPOINTMENT OF AN ENERGY COMMITTEE: See Meeting of April 4. Adjourned 10:31 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, March 28, 1979 The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall by the Moderator at 8:10 P.M. There were 183 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Gordon MacDonald, Pastor of the Grace Chapel. Article 30. MINI -BUS: That the sum of $90,000.00 be appropriated to fund a local transportation system, and that the Selectmen be authorized to apply for funds from the MBTA in connection therewith and to con- tract with a private transit company to provide transportation services. VOTED: 157 to 21. Article 36. MONEY FOR BANDSTAND: That the Town vote to accept a gift of money for a bandstand from the Lexington Rotary Club, authorize the Permanent Building Committee to carry out the project, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for an act to permit the construction of the band- stand on Hastings Park. VOTED. Adjourned 10:55 p.m. 89 Adjourned Town Meeting, April 2, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:10 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 188 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Ted R. Petterson, Pastor of the Church of Our Redeemer. Selectman Alfred S. Busa read a proclamation signed by the Board of Selectmen congratulating the Lexington Bantam Double A Youth Hockey Team who are the champions of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Article 40. CENTER POOL COMPLEX: That $675,000 be appropriated for the construction of an outdoor swimming pool complex at the present site of the Center Pool Complex and that to raise this amount the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow $675,000 under G.L. c.44 s. 7 as amended; that the Selectmen be authorized to acquire any land necessary to provide utilities therefor; that the Selectmen be authorized to borrow in anticipation of federal and state aid for such project; and that the Permanent Building Committee be authorized to carry out the project. VOTED: 132 to 52. Article 39. RECREATION FUND: That the Town accept Section 53D of Chapter 44 of the General Laws which provides that the Town may establish in the Town treasury a revolving fund which shall be kept separate and apart from all other monies by the treasurer and in which shall be deposited the receipts received in connection with the conduct of self- supporting recreation and park services of said city or own. The principal and interest thereon shall be expended at the direction of the town manager and only for the purpose of operating self- supporting recreation and park services. VOTED. Judith J. Uhrig moved that Article 4, line item 2470 be taken up at this time. Carried Unanimously. 10:08 P.M. (See Page 390 and 419) Article 41. NEIGHBORHOOD TOT LOTS: That the sum of $15,000.00 be appropriated for the development of and upgrading neighborhood tot lots and parks in such locations as the Recreation Committee may determine with approval of the Board of Selectmen. VOTED. Adjourned 10:59 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting April 4, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:10 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 181 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Polly Laughland of the Follen Community Church. Article 32. CENTRAL MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS: That the sum of $5,000.00 be appro- priated to provide services to the town by the Central Middlesex Assoc. for Retarded Citizens Inc. (CMARC) in carrying out its endeavors under G.L. c.19. VOTED. Article 49. APPOINTMENT OF AN ENERGY COMMITTEE: That the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen, together with the School Committee, to appoint an Energy Committee to serve as a focal point for energy information for the Town; and that the Energy Committee shall explore ways of reducing energy use by the Town; and that the Energy Committee shall review all proposed new Town building construction projects for energy efficiency and economy. VOTED: 102 to 70. Article 50. PUBLIC BUILDING ENERGY AUDITS: That the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen and School Committee, through the Energy Committee, to conduct energy audits of all public buildings in the Town; and that the Energy Committee shall be authorized to apply for and receive funds on behalf of the Town for use by authorized Town departments and agencies for programs related to energy. VOTED. Article 51. TOWN ENERGY MANAGER: That the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to create the position of Energy Manager for the Town to manage town programs involving energy use and to appropriate-therefore the sum of $18,000.00. DEFEATED. Article 52. PEKING GARDEN RESTAURANT LAND EASEMENT: That the Selectmen be authorized to convey all the Town's right, title and interest in a four foot wide easement originally reserved by the Town in a deed to Manhattan Builders, Inc. to Lexington Enterprises, Inc. VOTED. 90 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING APRIL 4, 1979 Article 53. DOG LEASH LAW: That Section 2 of Article XXVIII of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexing- ton be amended by deleting in the second sentence thereof the words "not more than twenty -five dollars for each offense" and substituting therefor the words "up to fifty dollars or the maximum permitted by Section 173A of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, whichever is higher." VOTED. Article 54. USE OF BICYCLES: That Section 7 of Article XXV of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexing- ton be amended by substituting therefore the following: Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall use or operate on any sidewalk or independent bicycle path any vehicle, except a wheelchair, not being propelled by hand. Non - motorized bicycles may be ridden on independent bicycle paths, designated by the Selectmen and marked as bike paths or bike routes. When necessary in the interest of public safety, non - motorized bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks, except within business districts and within such other areas as may be designated by the Selectmen. VOTED. Article 55. LITTER BY -LAWS /BROOKS: That Article XXV of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding a new Section 23A: No person shall throw, dump or cause to be deposited in any brook, stream, water course or drainage facility within the town any trash, rubbish, debris, refuse or other material such as grass clippings, brush, tree limbs or similar items which will obstruct or impede the free flow of water. The penalty for violation of this by -law shall be one hundred dollars for each offense. VOTED. Article 56. USE OF BURGLARY ALARMS: That Article XXV of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding a new Section 28: Section 28. No person shall install, maintain or use a mechanical protection device that is automatically keyed to or activates the telephone numbers or lines controlled by or listed to the Police Department or Fire Department, without written approval of the Department Head. All such devices shall be removed, or appropriate written approval obtained, within 60 days of the effective date of this by -law. For the purpose of this by -law, mechanical protection devices shall be defined as follows: An electrically operated intrument composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically sends over regular telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, pre- recorded voice alarm upon receipt of a stimulus from the sensory apparatus that has detected a physical force or condition characteristic of a fire or unauthorized intrusion. REFERRED TO SELECTMEN. Adjourned 11:29 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, April 9, 1979 In the absence of the Moderator, Robert B. Kent was, on a voice vote, declared Temporary Moderator for this session of town meeting. There were 181 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rabbi Joel H. Meyers of Temple Emunah. The meeting commenced at 8:10 P.M. Article 57. DRAINAGE BY -LAW: See Meeting of May 7. Article 74. HOUSING POLICY PLAN: Under this Article, the Lexington Housing Authority, the Board of Select- men and the Planning Board are directed to give vigorous attention to the managed growth of low and moderate income family housing, to be followed in priority by additional housing for the elderly. The Housing Authority and the Planning Board shall report progress towards achievement of these goals at each annual Town Meeting beginning in 1980 and ending in 1984. VOTED: 174 to 1. Article 58. AMENDMENT OF BY -LAW REGULATING SALE OF LOTS: Amendment permits transfer of tax title lots that are larger than 30,000 sq. ft. VOTED. 91 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, APRIL 9, 1979 Article 59. REZONE PARKER SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 60. MUNICIPAL BUILDING /SITE CONVERSION: Permits site development as well as building on site. VOTED. Adjourned 10:45 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, April 23, 1979 The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:15 P.M. by the Moderator. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Edwin D. McLane, Minister at the Hancock United Church of Christ. Article 61. CONVEY PARKER SCHOOL: See Meeting of May 7. Article 62. AUTHORIZATION TO CONVEY PARKER SCHOOL AS CONDOMINIUMS: See Meeting of May 14. Article 63. CONGREGATE HOUSING: Amends the Zoning By -Law by defining under special permit, a congregate living facility as independent group living environment that is non - institutionalized and that offers the elderly single - family residential accomodations and supporting services they need to maintain a semi - independent lifestyle. VOTED: 139 to 11. Article 64. ACCESSORY APARTMENTS: Amends the Zoning By -Law by defining, under special permit, accessory apartment as a dwelling unit of one or more rooms with separate kitchen and bathroom facilities, designed for the occupancy of a separate household, in a home originally constructed as a single housing unit. DEFEATED: 105 IN FAVOR, 63 OPPOSED. (Less than the two- thirds required). Article 65. HOME OCCUPATIONS: Amends the Zoning By -Law to clarify and expand the concept of home occupa- tions. DEFEATED: 97 IN FAVOR, 67 OPPOSED. (Less than the two - thirds required). Article 66. NON- CONFORMING LOTS, USES AND STRUCTURES: Amends the Zoning By -Law to clarify and expand the controls and conditions for non - conforming lots, uses and structures. DEFEATED: 90 IN FAVOR, 74 OPPOSED. (Less than the two- thirds required). Article 67. PARKING IN CB ZONE: Referred back to Planning Board: 87 to 85. Adjourned 10:45 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, April 25, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:07 in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 180 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley, Pastor Emeritus of the Church of Our Redeemer. Article 68. PARKING: Amends the Zoning By -Law to update and improve current parking regulations. VOTED. Article 69. DEFINITIONS: See Meeting of May 14. Article 70. SWIMMING POOLS /RACQUET COURTS: Amends the Zoning By -Law to clarify present controls over swimming pools and racquet sport facilities, accessory to a residential use. VOTED. Article 71. DAY CARE CENTERS: Amends the Zoning By -Law to assure proper maintenance of a child day center. DEFEATED: 98 IN FAVOR, 74 OPPOSED. (Less than the two - thirds required). 92 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, APRIL 25, 1979 Article 72. LEGAL FRONTAGE: Amends the Zoning By -Law to clarify frontage requirements on discontinued streets. VOTED. Article 73. TIME CHANGES: Amends the Zoning By -Law to standardize times for boards reporting to the Special Permit Granting Authority. VOTED. Article 74. HOUSING POLICY PLAN: See Meeting of April 9. Article 75. REZONING: Amends the Zoning By -Law to change zoning district of a parcel off Hartwell Ave. from RO one - family dwelling to CD, Controlled Commercial and Industrial District. Following discussion the Article was tabled until the meeting of April 30, at which time it was VOTED. 145 to 25. Article 76. REZONING: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 77. REZONING: Amends the Zoning By -Law by rezoning to RD multi - family dwelling district a parcel of land containing 10.64 acres off East Street. VOTED: 145 to 21. Adjourned 10:38 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, April 30, 1979 The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall at 8:02 P.M. by the Moderator. There were 187 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Harvey Meppelink, Pastor of the Assemblies of God Christian Center. The meeting immediately recessed in order that an information meeting could be held for the solid waste articles. It was recalled to order by the Moderator at 9:47 P.M. Article 42. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, TOPHET SWAMP: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 43. CONSERVATION PURCHASE, REVERE STREET: That the Conservation Commission be authorized to acquire for conservation purposes 12.56 acres of land off North Revere Street and that the sum of $144,000.00 be appropriated for such acquisition. VOTED. Article 5. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: That $270,000.00 be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year, in addition to those authorized under Article 4, to fund collective bargaining agreements reached between the Town and employee organizations. VOTED. Article 6. RETIRED PERSONNEL: That the Town accept Section 100B of Chapter 41 of the General Laws under which the Town would assume responsibility for health care costs related to the retirement disability of former fire and police officers receiving a disability pension. VOTED. Adjourned 10:37 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, May 2, 1979 Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, at 8:04 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 183 Town Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Dr. Spencer Lavan, Minister of the First Parish Church. Article 28. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: That the Selectmen be authorized to contract with an operator of a solid waste disposal facility for the disposal of refuse, garbage and waste on such terms as the Select- men deem advisable. VOTED. Article 38. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: That the sum of $257,000 be appropriated, in addition to the amount specified in line items 5800 and 5850, for the curbside collection and disposition of garbage and trash and for the collection and disposition of recyclables. (Action on this Article was not completed until the Meeting of May 7.) DEFEATED. 63 to 108. Adjourned 11:38 p.m. 93 Adjourned Town Meeting, May 7, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:06 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 181 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Polly Laughland, Minister of the Follen Church. Article 57. DRAINAGE BY -LAW: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 24. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT: That the sum of $84,500.00 be appropriated for the purchase of equip- ment for the Department of Public Works. VOTED. Article 61. CONVEY PARKER SCHOOL: That the Selectmen be authorized to convey the Parker School property on Bedford Street, consisting of the building and approximately 3.5 acres of land, more or less, to Urban Design Team for a minimum price of $100,000.00, such property to be used for condominiums, seven of which shall be donated to the Town of Lexington. DEFEATED. 103 IN FAVOR, 58 OPPOSED. (Less than the two- thirds required). Adjourned 11:30 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, May 9, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:05 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 179 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. Theodore M. Atkinson, Associate Minister of the Hancock United Church of Christ. Otis S. Brown Jr., Chairman of the School Committee read a proclamation recognizing the championship of the Lexington High School Debate Team in the Massachusetts Forensic League competition for the second consecutive year. Article 78. REZONING: That a parcel of land on the southerly side of Concord Avenue and the easterly side of Walnut Street, be rezoned for RD multi - family dwelling district. VOTED: on reconsideration during the meeting of May 14. 158 to 25. (According to a memorandum of understanding by proponents the number of housing units will not exceed 100, 10 percent of which will be available to the Housing Authority.) Adjourned 10:58 p.m. Adjourned Town Meeting, May 14, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:08 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation offered by Rev. John P. Streit, Jr., Assistant Minister at the Church of Our Redeemer. Article 33. REVALUATION: That the sum of $179,000.00 be appropriated, in addition to money previously appropriated, for a revaluation of all taxable property in the Town. VOTED. Article 69. DEFINITIONS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 62. AUTHORIZATION TO CONVEY PARKER SCHOOL AS CONDOMINIUMS: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 79. REZONING: Indefinitely Postponed. Article 47. FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE: That the sum of $750,000.00 be appropriated to reduce the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979 and that the amount of $305,188 and any additional amount be re- tained and not used as a continuing appropriation for the purpose of reducing the property tax levy. VOTED. Meeting dissolved 10:27 p.m. 94 Lexington Public Schools PERSONAL SERVICES Appropriation for Salaries Available & Anticipated Funds $13,352,977. 324,288. $13,677,265. Expenditures: Administration $216,094. Principals & Assistants 630,606. Supervision, Coordinators & Dept. Heads 419,878. Classroom Teachers 8,329,740. Special Needs Staff 754,613. Tutors 84,572. Nurses 110,943. Instr. Matrs. Specialists 318,323. Guidance Counselors 502,617. Psychologists -Core Evaluation Team 114,334. Doctors 3,575. Aides 208,784. Special Needs Assistants 91,176. Secretaries & Clerks 597,720. Secretaries & Clerks (Extra Help) 7,474. Computer Center (Technical) 38,083. Custodians & Maintenance Men 828,236. Switchboard 10,644. Custodians & Maintenance Men (Summer) 14,200. Custodians & Maintenance Men (Other) 59,292. Crossing Guards 38,324. Total Expenditures 13,379,228. Balance $ 298,037. EXPENSE BUDGET Appropriation $ 2,334,104. Expenditures: Materials & Supplies: Fuel 254,373. Vehicle (gas & oil) 2,856. Towels 13,457. Office 41,375. Teaching Supplies 182,337. Other Supplies 43,315. Textbooks 72,211. Library Books 35,079. Periodicals & Newspapers 6,014. Recruiting Materials 197. Master Schedule 733. Progress Reports 587. Handbooks 1,555. Professional Books, Subscriptions & Matrs. 635. Newspapers 2,527. Magazines 684. Film Rental 8,615. Media Purchase 16,249. Materials (Equipment) 520. Materials (Plant) 55,193. Materials (Grounds) 747. 95 EXPENDITURES (Cont'd) Equipment Purchase & Rental Vandal Alarms Area Flood Lighting Outlay Equipment Replacement Equipment LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2,192. 1,750. 24,134. 34,281. Contracted Services & Other Consulting Services 41,776. Special Testing 6,379. Grounds 4,884. Built -in Items 27,965. Plumbing 1,468. Heating 14,168. Painting 26,785. Roofing 25,232. Glass 3,271. Other Property Services 35,255. Mop Rental 3,165. Rubbish 11,032. Electrical 233,037. Water 4,267. Gas 6,597. Telephone 82,129. Insect Control 2,396. Other Operating Services 2,815. Pupil Transportation (Regular) 162,362. Transportation Within (Special) 48,132. Transportation Without (Special) 97,757. Field Trips 7,743. Other Transportation 15,900. Travel Intra -State 9,085. Travel Within Lexington 9,724. Printing 867. Newsletter 4,684. Equipment Rental 49,512. Equipment Main. Service 42,369. Tuition 429,542. Memberships 10,309. Registration & Meeting Expenses 6,133. Mailing 16,774. Other General Services 10,467. Total Expenditures 2,255,597. Balance $ 78,507. ATHLETIC BUDGET Balance July 1, 1978 Appropriation -0- $160,771. Receipts: Football $14,948.70 Basketball 5,275.50 Ice Hockey 4,146.50 Wrestling 83,50 Gym 209.00 Lost Equip. 521.00 Trans.Reim. 400.00 $25,584.20 ($15,000. to 1978 -79) 15,000. ( 10,584. 1979 -80) $175,771. 96 LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC BUDGET (Cont'd) Expenditures Senior Senior Clarke Diamond Muzzey Girls Boys Jr.High Jr.High Jr.High Coed Baseball $5,409. $1,507. $1,549. $1,505 Basketball 10,720. 2,800. 2,827. 2,488. Basketball $5,850. 2,408. 2,268. 2,638. Cheerleaders $1,364. Cross Country 1,596. 1,873 Field Hockey 4,122. 1,519. 1,560. 1,697. Football 19,805. 2,714. 2,328. 2,734. Golf 966. Gym 3,493. 2,452. 1,326. 1,323. 1,053. Ice Hockey 15,318. Lacrosse 3,399. 2,273. Soccer 3,847. 6,099. 1,552. 1,568. 1,556. Softball 3,617. 1,337. 1,237. 1,145. Swimming 2,767. 2,913. Tennis 1,545. 1,223. Indoor Track 2,593. 2,343. Outdoor Track 3,787. 685. 651. 627. Outdoor Track 3,899. 678. 623. 607. Wrestling 2,501. Supv.Coord. 3,272. Doctors 1,600. Coaches 157. 157. 157. Faculty Mgr. 785. 785. 785. Equipment Mgr. 2,603. Sec. & Clerks 629. 105. 105. 105. 105.TW Other Supplies 1,008. Other Trans. 956. Equip.Serv.Main. 491. Memberships 298. Other Gen.Serv. 1,295. $36,728. $88,868, $17,573. $16,981. $17,097. 2,435. 179,682. Balance ( 3,911.) FOOD SERVICES Balance June 30, 1978 $89,914.48 Income: Sales $413,576.69 Reimbursement (State) 40,718.63 (Federal) 150,449.44 Other 4,919.88 Tax 2,029.64 Expenses: Food 316,869.09 Miscellaneous 47,627.40 Payrolls 263,865.13 Equipment 3,281.25 611,694.28 $701,608.76 631,642.87 $69,965.89 SCHOOL EXPENSE CARRYOVER (FY 1977 -78) Balance July 1, 1978 $66,934.24 Expenditures 66,667.11 Balance to E & D Account $ 267.13 97 LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL Appropriation $12,100. Expenditures 7,510. Balance $ 4,590. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Appropriation $10,600, Expenditures (Tuition Day School) 1,450. Balance $ 9,150. PL -874 AID TO IMPACTED AREAS Balance June 30, 1978 $214,861.26 Receipts 181,521.45 396,382.71 Expenditures 183,588.00 $212,794.71 METCO Balance June 30, 1978 $39,160.09 Receipts 531,659.00 570,819.09 Expenditures 511,350.28 $ 59,468.81 SUMMER READING Balance June 30, 1978 -0- Receipts $25,775.00 Expenditures 25,098.85 $ 676.15 PL 89 -313 Balance June 30, 1978 $ 902.00 Receipts 12,400.00 13,302.00 Expenditures 13,302.00 -0- TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT Balance June 30, 1978 $11,028.62 Receipts 44,088.00 $55,116.62 Expenditures 49,146.32 $ 5,970.33 PROJECT DISCOVER Grant $25,000.00 Expenditures 16,216.56 $ 8,783.44 INDUSTRIAL ARTS Grant $ 4,526.00 Expenditures 3,407.68 $ 1,118.32 98 Grant Expenditures Grant Expenditures Grant Expenditures Grant Expenditures Grant Expenditures Grant Expenditures LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIDEO TAPING FOOD & NUTRITION SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION OBSERVING PRE - SCHOOLERS INTERNAL COMBUSTION MATH COMPUTER $4,099.00 4,099.00 -0- $1,107.00 1,107.00 -0- $7,905.00 7,820.00 $ 85.00 $1,409.00 1,265.50 $ 143.50 $ 600.00 563.41 $ 36.59 $1,648.00 182.56 $1,465.44 Grant $16,840.37 Expenditures 1,033.05 $15,807.32 ESEA LIBRARY Grant $18,647.53 Expenditures 18,647.53 -0- MAKING YOUR SCHOOL DOLLAR MAKE SENSE The following is a simplified accounting of the actual revenues and expendi- tures for the support of schools for the fiscal year 1978 -79. Commonwealth of Massachusetts RECEIPTS Chapter 70 School Aid $1,932,809. 71 Transportation 90,292. 74 Occupational Education 3,580. Metco 150,000. $2,176,861. (11.9) 99 LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAKING YOUR SCHOOL DOLLAR MAKE SENSE (Cont'd) Federal Governmemt PL -874 Aid to Impacted Areas Town of Lexington Appropriations Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Athletics Vocational Education Tuition, Gate Receipts, etc. Athletics Misc.Receipts Tuition Rentals EXPENDITURES Personal Services Expenses Out -of -State Travel Athletics Vocational Education Town Voted Appro. Personal Services $13,352,977. Expenses 2,334,104. Vocational Education 10,600. Out -of -State Travel 12,100. Athletics 160,771. $15,870,552. INCOME & REIMBURSEMENTS Tuition Rental School Bldgs. Comm. of Mass. Chap.70 71 74 $3,521. 19,730. 7,807. Town of Lexington SUMMARY OF MAJOR SCHOOL BUDGETS 1978 -79 Transfers, Receipts Total Oper. etc. Budget $13,677,265. $324,288. 2,334,104. 10,600. 12,100. 15,000. 175,771. $339,288. $16,209,840. $31,058. 1,932,809. 90,292. 3,580. 2,026,681. $2,057,739. 136,741. ( .8) $13,352,977. 2,334,104. 12,100. 160,771. 10,600. 15,870,552. (87.0) $15,000. 7,807. 3,521. 19,730. 46,058. ( .3) $18,230,032. (100%) $13,379,228. 2,255,597. 7,510. 179,682. 1,450. $15,823,467. Expenditures Balance $13,379,228. $298.037. 2,255,597. 78,507. 1,450. 9,150. 7,510. 4,590. 179,682. (3,911.) $15,823,467. $386,373. COST TO TOWN Total Expenditures Carryover 77 -78 Less Income & Reim. PL -874 & Metco Athletic Receipts 100 124,844. To Carryover $261,529. To E & D $15,823,467. 66,667. $15,890,134. 2,057,739. 324,288. 15,000. 2,397,027. $13,493,107. Minuteman Regional Vo -Tech 1100 School Committee 1200 Superintendent- Director 2100 Supervision 2200 Principal's Office 2300 Teaching Building Trades Commercial Services Electronics Graphics Allied Health Metals Fabrication Power Mechanics Technology Communications /Human Relations Math Science Physical Ed /Athletics Driver Education Special Education Undistributed Expenses Occupational Competency Faculty Clerks, Substitutes. Aides 7,475 Total Teaching 1,891,504 MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTUAL EXPENDITURES JULY 1, 1978 - NNE 30, 1979 CONTRACTED SALARIES SERVICES $ 18,500 $ 21,159 108,224 13,224 47,723 14,362 143,798 20,870 125,641 249,293 82,735 154,166 64,850 134,078 137,853 81,983 285,141 129,526 94,753 81,943 16,487 236,413 9,167 2400 Text Books 2500 Library 2600 Audio Visual 2700 Guidance 3200 Health Services 3300 Transportation 3400 Food Service 3510 Athletic Services 4000 Operations and Maintenance 4120 Heating of Building 4130 Utility Services 4200 Maintenance 4220 Maintenance of Building 4230 Maintenance of Equipment 5100 Employee Retirement Services 5200 Insurance 5300 Rental /Land and Buildings 7000 Fixed Assets 8000 Debt Retirement Regular - Evening Programs Vacation - Summer School Adult Education TOTAL 1978 -1979 Encumbrances 1200 Supt.- Director 2100 Supervision 2200 Principal's Office 2300 Teaching 2400 Textbooks 2500 Library 2600 Audio - Visual $ 30 736 716 141,181 142 6,596 599 65,- 264 183,583 32,108 23,3- 18 15,100 149,511 - 34 19 51 303 - 800 22,314 144 26,281 21,369 71,315 2,- 361 282 3,577 5,141 404,639 21,474 16,120 72,334 249,449 30,499 19,270 - -- 16,381 80,096 32- ,490 37- ,470 15,024 - -- 18,721 6,958 3,420 2,753,560 1,101,709 SUPPLIES OTHER $ 312 $ 1,299 6,171 2,642 9,249 3,162 19,334 11,567 25,410 585 30,425 429 16,230 420 55,729 837 8,321 91 43,133 583 59,809 464 9,824 1,174 14,700 1,225 11,221 436 12,912 46 7,100 270 747 - -- 14,027 2,018 3,016 - -- 3,315 2,597 315,919 24,457 19,300 25,243 5,339 2,573 3,364 23,- 687 11,923 2,929 9,295 11,3- 76 1,756 1,244 493,471 2700 Guidance $ 17,570 3400 Food Service 128 3510 Athletics 32 4130 Utility Services 24,865 4210 Maintenance 715 4230 Maintenance of Equip. 2,695 5200 Insurance 3,000 5300 Rental, Land & Bldgs. 1,685 101 11,175 - - 4 1,495 1,907 125 130 70 3,951 250 1,980 62,100 149,032 154,- 857 1,598,500 427 1,- 700 TOTAL $ 41,270 130,261 74,496 195,569 151,636 280,147 99,385 210,732 73,262 177,794 198,160 93,000 301,1].7 141,486 107,711 90,113 17,234 274,772 3,160 41,360 28,844 2,289,913 24,457 86,929 27,020 194,406 39,947 408,133 23,388 64,212 177,804 72,334 249,449 52,698 25,676 82,076 62,100 149,032 32,490 154,857 1,598,500 64,297 20,477 13,322 2,006,373 6,355,113 TOTAL $244,248 MINUTEMAN VO -TECH ENROLLMENT - 10/1/79 TOWN GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 POST- GRADUATES TOTAL Acton 24 24 36 30 3 120 Arlington 86 70 66 83 7 312 Belmont 13 20 24 26 6 89 Boxborough 4 14 6 4 0 28 Carlisle 3 2 3 2 3 13 Concord 12 21 16 12 3 64 Lexington 26 36 32 35 4 133 Lincoln 2 7 4 6 1 20 Stow 13 20 15 14 1 63 Sudbury 20 30 21 20 2 93 Wayland 12 11 13 18 2 56 Weston 2 1 3 3 0 9 Sub -Total 217 256 239 256 32 1000 Tuition 58 59 35 21 16 189 Total 275 315 274 277 48 1189 Assessment for operating and capital costs for 7/1/79 to 6/30/80 based on the number of students from each member town sttending Minuteman on 10/1/78 as a percentage of the total number of students, per section V (c) of agreement. Assessment for special operating costs based on section IV (f) of agreement. SPECIAL CAPITAL TOWN Per Cent OPERATING + OPERATING + (DEBT) = ASSESSMENT ACTON 11.863 $ 314,608 $ 11,976 $ 2,915 $ 329,499 ARLINGTON 28.637 759,459 34,149 7,034 800,642 BELMONT 9.824 260,534 14,411 2,413 277,358 BOXBOROUGH 2.317 61,447 780 569 62,796 CARLISLE 1.205 31,957 491 296 32,744 CONCORD 6.580 174,503 7,052 1,616 183,171 LEXINGTON 13.089 366,217 31,535 3,392 401,144 LINCOLN 2.873 76,191 7,556 707 84,454 STOW 5.931 157,291 2,281 1,457 161,029 SUDBURY 10.473 277,746 9,287 2,573 289,606 WAYLAND 5.839 154,852 6,639 1,434 162,925 WESTON 0.649 17,212 1,261 159 18,632 TOTALS 100.000% $2,652,017 $ 127,418 $ 24,565 $2,804,000 NOTE: The total assessment is $375,052 less than that for the previous school year even though the operating and capital budget total rose 4.6% from $6,479,924 in 1978 -1979 to $6,782,100 in 1979 -1980. This rise was offset by increased aid and revenue. STATE AID RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1 OF 1978 AND JUNE 30 OF 1979 CATEGORY AMOUNT RECEIVED Transportation $ 205,648 Chapter 71,16c Net Maintenance 1,155,512 Chapter 70 (includes Special Ed) Construction Grant 1,103,135* Chapter 645 Regional Aid 206,754 Chapter 71, 16d TOTAL $3,071,049 NOTE: Aid and district revenue are used to reduce assessments of costs to member towns. * Additional $405,281.00 received but committed to Fiscal 1980 Budget for debt service. 102 During the year 19.9 Public Works /Engineering Street Lighting the following street lights were removed and new lights installed: Removals 0 The following is a schedule of current lamps in 1191 - 1000 Lumen Incandescent /0 -7'7 56 - 2500 Lumen Incandescent - 3500 Lumen Incandescent/2 " t> 4 - 6000 Lumen Incandescent '1 128 - 7000 Lumen Mercury Vapor''. New Installations service as of December 31, 1979: Traffic Regulation 3 - 10,000 Lumen Incandescent 388 - 11,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 56 - 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor 5 - 35,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor Y#'i - Total lamps in service 3 /Z5 and Control The breakdown in this budget includes: making and installing various types of traffic signs, main- tenance 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 Crosswalks Curbing Stoplines Parking lines Edge lines Arrows 276,390 17,710 5,309 2,174 22,002 8,614 31 Traffic Regulation Signs 83 Parking Tees 199 Bus Stops 5 Street Signs 126 Signs for other purposes 89 Signs installed or repaired 716 Taxi 4 Road Machinery The following equipment was purchased during the year 1979: 5 - compact sedans 2 - 3/4 ton pick up trucks 1 - 3/4 ton utility truck 2 - 3/4 ton vans 1 - compact pick up truck 1 - 12 H.P. Convertible Tractor 2 - 1 cubic yd. side dump trailers Contractor - Gillis Brothers, Inc. - Drain Cleaning Amount $9,972.08 In 1979 there were 4,021 catch basins cleaned. 1 - 18 H.P. Utility Tractor 1 - Heavy duty Green Machine (grass trimmer) 2 - 2 -way radios 1 - 1 ton four wheel drive dump truck Drain Construction - Town Labor and Equipment Location Dexter Road Webster Road Ewell Avenue Paul Revere Road Laconia Street No. Hancock Street Town Yard Longfellow Road Waltham Street Length 653' 120' 84' 98' 75' 12' 70' 40' 30' 1,182' 103 Size 12" replaced 24" repaired 12" repaired 12" extended 12" extended 12" repaired 12" replaced 6" extended 12" repaired PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING Hot Top Berms Various locations 4,381' Trenches Patched Various locations 107' Guard Rails Location Length Work Performed Waltham Street 425' New Installation Wood Street Repaired Mass. Avenue Repaired North Street Repaired Pleasant Street Repaired Woburn Street Repaired Waltham Street Repaired Brook Cleaninp2 Mass. Avenue to Fottler Avenue - (Sickle Brook) Lincoln Street to Birch Hill Lane Culvert from Curve Street to Great Meadows Various brooks cleaned by hand Water Division - General Information Range of static pressure in mains 55 -130 pounds Length of pipe in streets 153.08 miles Number of services 9139 Number of hydrants 1435 Total water consumption in 1979 1,930,572,000 gallons Average daily consumption in 1979 5,289,238 gallons Average daily consumption in 1979 per capita 163 gallons Cost of water per year 1979 $463,337.28 Extent of Distribution - December 31, 1979 Size of Pipe Length in Feet Size of Pipe Length in Feet 4" 14,952 12" 152,434 6" 337,767 16" 27,253 8" 238,942 24" 14,084 10" 22,890 Location Bartlett Avenue Bridge Street Cedar Street Chadbourne Road Eldred Street Broken Mains Location Location Grant Street Hibbett Street Independence Avenue Lowell Street Massachusetts Avenue Pleasant Street Revere Street Trotting Horse Drive Vine Street Watertown Street Wellington Lane Water Construction - Town Labor and Equipment There were 29 new service installations and 42 services were renewed or repaired. 104 PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEPRING Sewer Division - General Information Lexington is a part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Total length of trunk line sewers Total length of street line sewers Total number of house connections 34.09 miles 110.48 miles 7,660 There were 33 new service installations and 45 services were renewed or repaired. In addition, 11.5 miles of the Town's sewer mains were flushed and cleaned. The system's nine pumping stations were monitored daily and continued preventive maintenance was provided. Garbage Collection Stanley Roketenetz, Incorporated is currently picking up garbage based on a one (1) year contract effective July 1, 1979 and expires June 30, 1980. Snow Removal For the fiscal year 1979 the Department of Public Works plowed six storms. Total snow fall for the year, including dustings was 39.7 inches. During 1978 -79 the Department of Public Works used 5,329.95 tons of sand and 860.06 tons of salt on the streets. The total cost of snow removal for the year 1978 -79 exclusive of labor and fuel was $93,735.83. Cemetery Division Munroe Cemetery: There were twelve (12) interments. Five (5) foundations for headstones were approved and the headstones were set. Westview Cemetery: There were one hundred and fifty -seven (157) interments. Two hundred and forty -nine (249) graves were sold. Ninety -four (94) deeds for lots paid in full were issued. One hundred and four (104) 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 Interments (grave openings) 940.00 Green and Lowering Device 190.00 Foundations 190.00 Tent 30.00 Saturday Burial Charge 175.00 (overtime) $1,528.00 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots $15,693.75 Sale of Baby Graves -0- Perpetual Care 19,181.25 Interments (grave openings) 15,110.00 Green and Lowering Device 2,800.00 3,336.50 420.00 1,600.00 Foundations Tent Saturday Burial Charge (overtime) Miscellaneous(flower 148.50 containers) $58,290.00 Sewer, Street and Drain Construction Sewer Construction Contractor - Great Northern Constructors, Inc. - Amount $308,397.52 Location Moon Hill Road Moreland Avenue Summit Road Swan Lane Length 1799' 677' 597' 600' 3673' = 0.70 miles 105 Size 8" 8" 8" 8" Location Location PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING Sewer Construction (Continued) Contractor - Crowley Associates - Amount $374,537.39 Length Size Lowell Street 830' 8" Lowell Street 740.5' 10" Waltham Street 1812.5' 8" Pleasant Street 658' 8" Allen Street 152.5' 8" Patricia Terrace 303' 8" Boulder Road Easement 242' 8" Wadman Circle 199.5' 10" Wadman Circle 51' 6" 4989' = 0.94 miles Street and Sidewalk Construction Contractor - J.J. O'Brien & Sons, Inc. - Amount $167,924.12 Length of Street Drainage Length Size Length of Sidewalk Banks Avenue 840' 444' 12" R.C.P. Tucker Avenue 200' 122' 12" R.C.P. Cushing Street 500' 239' 12" R.C.P. Wood Street - - - 2400' 1540' = 0.29 miles 805' = 0.15 miles 2400' = 0.45 miles Drain Construction Location Length Size Boulder Road Easement 300' 12" C.M.P. Dexter Road 710' 12" C.P. Laconia Street 100' 12" R.C.P. 1110' = 0.21 miles Location Banks Avenue Water Construction Length 336' Hydrants Installed Location Number Scott Road 2 Ryder Lane 1 Earl Street 1 Banks Avenue 1 Street Resurfacing_ Contractor - Sarao Bros., Inc. - Amount $99,485.55 Size 6" Location Length Massachusetts Avenue 3125' Woburn Street to Pelham Road Hartwell Avenue 2450' Bedford Street to Railroad Tracks Forest Street 2150' Winter Street 900' From Bedford Street 3625' = 1.63 miles 106 Location Hartwell Avenue Ryder Lane Scott Road PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING Sewer Construction - At No Cost to Town Length Size 480' 395' 875' 1750' = 0.33 miles 8" 8" 8" Water Construction - At No Cost to Town Location Length Size Ryder Lane 400' 8" Scott Road 865' 8" Earl Street 450' 6" Avon Street 377' 6" 2092' = 0.40 miles Stree Construction - At No Cost to Town Location Length Drainage Length Size Ryder Lane 403' 253' 12" R.C. Scott Road 895' 414' 12" R.C. Scott Road - 40' 24" R.C. Earl Street 150' - - 1448 = 0.27 miles 707' = 0.13 miles 107 Types of Alarms: Boxes Mutual Aid Stills Ambulance 485 134 1047 878 Total Calls 2544 Fire and Rescue Responses Box Alarms (Department Responses): Accidental Alarm Accidents Automobile Fire Church Dwelling Dumpster Edison Emergency False Alarm Garage Honest Intent Hospital Medical Emergency Mercantile, Industrial and Misc. Buildings Needless Nursing Home Outdoor /Brush Property Protection School Truck Fire 3 35 16 4 4 137 2 2 134 4 20 20 38 2 5 4 3 12 Total Fire Mutual Aid From Lexington Arlington Bedford Bedford Air Base Burlington Lincoln Waltham Winchester Woburn 485 115 36 35 32 4 8 Fire Department Lexington Fire Companies covered mutual cities and towns 34 times. Lexington Fire Companies worked at 20 fires in mutual aid. Lexington Fire Companies responded to 61 line boxes. Fire Mutual Aid Into Lexington Arlington Bedford Bedford Air Base Burlington Belmont Lincoln Waltham Winchester Woburn 79 27 7 2 4 34 3 Somerville 46 out of town Fire Companies Stations. 14 out of town Fire Companies Lexington Fires. 19 out of town Fire Companies line boxes. Ambulance Mutual Aid: Into Lexington Bedford Fire Department Burlington Corcoran Ambulance Service Armstrong Ambulance Service From Lexington Bedford Fire Department Burlington Corcoran Ambulance Service Armstrong Ambulance Service Concord 2 covered at worked at responded to 50 43 5 2 19 18 1 Still Alarms (Single Fire Company Responses): Animal Rescue Assistance Automobile Fires Bomb Threat Bus Fires Burning Complaints Dump Dumpster Edison Emergency False Still First Aid Honest Intent Investigate Fire Alarm Systems Investigations Lockout Needless Outdoor /Brush Property Protection Truck Fire Wash Down Total 4 95 80 17 9 2 21 50 21 5 13 14 150 49 49 243 175 18 32 1047 SYNOPSIS: During the year 1979, the department responded to 82 fires of sufficient consequence as to re- quire the filing of fire reports with the Office of the State Fire Marshall. Of the 82 recorded incidents, 32 involved motor vehicles and 50 were for fires in structures. Below is a partial report of figures received from questionnaires distributed to the 50 occupants involved in structure fires. This is a partial list only, due to the fact that not all persons have returned the questionnaires as of this date. 108 FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) FIRE DEPARTMENT Value of buildings involved in fire $1,576,700.00 Estimated loss of buildings 355,780.00 Loss paid on buildings 93,090.00 Estimated loss of contents 131,667.80 Loss paid on contents 77,293.50 Of the 50 incidents involving structural fires, 43 were single alarm and 7 were multiple alarm responses. Our ambulance responded to 878 emergency medical calls. Back up ambulance service was called into Lexington 50 times this year: 43 by Bedford Rescue Company 5 by Burlington Rescue Company 2 by Corcoran Ambulance Service Lexington ambulance responded to 18 mutual aid calls to Bedford and one call to Concord, for a total of 19 responses. The department answered a combined total of 2544 alarms this year. A. Edward Silva, Deputy Chief 109 Police Department Automobile Accident Analysis - 1979 b a) N ,o ,-1 o w ›, n x H x $, x E W O C u H J 0 5 5 Z. W ,i H O V) w w a 1.■ U) V1 N r., Ul U) U) U) U) N Ul W 4.4 .0 N t0 0 M O '� > 7 7 '> > L.l >, 00 1J 1J ) U }+ 0 04 rl ttl N U N .- -. Z E A Z w w 0 d W Z £ Z Z X V V V M/V vs F/O Injured M/V vs F/O Killed Investigated Prosecuted January 168 118 50 0 2 27 31 2 134 32 2 0 20 1 9 1 52 33 February 112 93 19 0 0 22 25 0 96 16 0 0 18 0 7 0 19 17 March 76 56 20 0 0 14 15 2 58 16 2 0 8 0 5 0 37 25 April 97 76 21 1 0 26 36 2 84 11 1 1 28 0 7 0 44 35 May 111 89 22 0 0 20 25 2 97 12 2 0 21 0 2 0 54 26 June 103 89 14 0 0 36 42 8 87 8 8 0 30 0 4 0 42 27 July 78 49 29 0 1 22 31 6 53 19 6 0 17 0 8 1 35 15 August 97 73 24 0 0 19 25 5 70 22 5 0 19 0 1 0 45 36 September 84 61 23 0 0 19 23 6 67 11 6 0 15 0 2 0 30 18 October 94 74 20 0 0 24 30 6 76 12 3 0 21 0 6 0 39 26 November 68 45 23 0 1 14 19 3 53 12 3 0 14 1 2 0 40 31 December 112 75 37 0 0 23 29 4 84 24 4 0 19 0 6 0 55 38 TOTAL 1200 898, 302 1 4 266 331 46 959 195 42 1 230 2 59 2 492 327 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY Motor Vehicle Violations 6,747 Driving While Intoxicated 128 Other Violations Hit and Run 25 Parking (except meters) 2,983 Arrests, Citations or Custody TOTAL TRAFFIC 9,730 at accidents 326 Parking Meter Violations 3,875 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS January 168 February 112 March 76 April 97 May 111 June 103 July 78 August 97 September 84 October 94 November 65 December 112 Total Motor Vehicle Accidents 1,197 110 Personal Injury Accidents 226 Fatal Accidents 4 Persona Injured 331 Persons Killed 4 Traffic Violation Offenses POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests Statistics m 0 M EoJ ( W E Residents Non — Residents Fines N 0 0 w 0 0 C 7 Operating to Endanger 69 9 78 8 33 45 $3,337 Operating W /View Obstructed 21 21 6 15 320 Oper. After Rev. of License 27 2 29 7 22 561 Oper. Uninsured M.V 59 5 64 9 23 41 3,200 Oper. Unregistered H.V. 97 8 105 10 35 70 1,455 Oper. W/0 License 115 18 133 22 39 94 1,935 Oper. W/0 Sticker 126 13 139 3 62 77 2,980 Oper. Under the Influence 115 13 128 1 28 100 3,410 Fit & Run 24 1 25 1 11 14 138 Refusing to Stop 32 32 4 10 22 1,258 Speeding 813 158 971 21 322 649 22,278 Vio. Law of Road 138 32 170 6 69 101 2,540 Vio. of Town Ordinance 1186 554 1740 6 530 1210 19,513 Vio. Traffic Signal 458 190 648 6 151 497 11,430 Vio. 'parking Meter Reg. 722 483 1205 295 910 4,230 Vio. Stop Sign 204 68 272 4 84 188 4,630 Vio. School Bus Law 26 17 43 17 26 970 Allow Improper Person to Operate 12 2 14 6 8 220 Fail to Display Plates 24 1 25 9 16 580 Attaching Wrong_ Plates 13 13 1 5 8 270 Improper Equipment 96 4 100 6 46 54 3,085 Oper. W/o Pegistration in Possession 73 10 83 27 56 1,870 Oper. W/0 License in Possession 87 9 96 1 30 66 1,820 Misc. Motor Vehicle Vio. 417 133 550 9 205 345 10,567 Lvg. M.V. Running Unattended 8 1 9 3 6 180 Oper. M.C. W/0 Proper Gear 16 1 17 6 10 7 90 Giving False Name to P.O. 4 4 1 2 2 175 Poss. of Altered License 3 3 1 2 125 Racing 2 2 2 70 Poss. of Altered Inspection Sticker 5 5 2 3 188 Oper. W /Studded Tires 1 1 1 Towing Unreg. Unins. M.V. 4 4 4 10 Poss. of Counterfeit Inspection Sticker 1 1 1 125 Tampering W /Parking Ticket 1 1 1 Refuse to Produce Lic. & Reg. 2 2 2 Unlawful Use of Siren & Lites 2 2 2 125 Allow Unreg., Unins. M.V. to be Operated 2 2 2 100 Fail to Notify Registry Change of Address 9 1 10 5 5 145 5014 1733 6747 125 2077 4670 $103,930 Criminal Offenses POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests Statistics Dispositions u m m m w v v 0 4J u 0 v a •O G 0 u a) o v Cl) 0 b � ab G u m m m .al r-I G • G ,--I -0 o a)a 0 tl a ri I • -1 G a � c a N ai E u > m G m 0 G E ■u G,--I 0 m ti m 0 z 0 a) .,-1,--i 0 H a •H W F 4 o o d Gi 0 no W W f P. cn a q Assault W /Deadly Weapon 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 Assault on Police Officer 11 1 12 1 3 9 975 1 4 1 4 Kidnapping 1 1 1 1 Assault & Battery 8 8 4 4 90 1 1 1 5 Vandalism 5 5 3 2 100 5 Breaking & Entering 30 3 33 21 18 15 2 1 1 6 6 17 Break, Entering & Larceny 20 1 21 6 14 7 1 1 2 4 5 8 Poss. of Burglarious Tools 16 16 2 3 13 4 2 5 2 3 Protective Custody 95 7 102 6 33 69 102 Escapees 1 2 3 3 3 Forgery 1 1 1 1 Uttering 27 5 32 1 8 24 55 2 7 3 20 Larceny 67 13 80 22 37 43 613 4 2 15 27 9 23 Larceny (Attempted) 5 5 2 3 87 3 2 Lewdness 1 1 1 1 Malicious Damage to Property 56 4 60 30 46 14 475 1 2 15 2 7 2 31 Extortion 1 1 1 1 Non- Support 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 Threatening 2 1 3 1 3 2 1 Robbery 4 4 4 1 1 2 Disturbing the Peace 14 2 16 1 9 7 388 11 1 4 Disorderly 31 1 32 5 21 11 758 16 4 3 9 Fugitive From Justice 1 1 1 1 Trespassing 26 1 27 9 20 7 319 1 20 2 4 Receiving Stolen Property 17 1 18 9 11 7 125 1 1 3 2 4 2 5 Narcotic Drug Law, Violations 80 5 85 6 35 50 1225 2 21 31 3 28 Indecent Exposure 2 2 2 2 2 Liquor Law Violations 89 11 100 19 49 51 1095 45 2 28 1 24 Littering 9 2 11 1 5 6 100 6 2 1 2 Using M.V. W/O Authority 56 6 62 24 13 49 360 9 2 11 9 12 19 Larceny of a Motor Vehicle 7 7 3 7 1 1 13 2 Unlicensed Dog Violation 5 2 7 7 20 6 1 Leash Law Violation 9 3 12 12 140 11 1 Vio. of Park Rules & Reps. 9 1 10 1 7 3 720 7 1 2 Poss. of Stoler. Inspec. Sticker 2 2 2 325 1 1 Foss. of Mace 1 1 1 63 1 Foss. of Dangerous Weapon 11 1 12 5 7 75 2 2 1 1 6 Poss. of Altered I.D. 1 1 1 32 1 Poss. of Altered License 1 1 1 1 Poss. W /Intent to Sell Narcotics 1 1 1 250 1 Poss. of Fireworks 1 1 1 1 10 1 Foss. cf Counterfeit Money 1 1 1 1 Poss. of Ammunition 1 1 1 1 Uttering False Prescription 1 1 1 1 Annoying Phone Calls 1 1 1 1 Contributing - Delinquency of M_ +^.or 7 7 3 4 148 4 3 Burning of Motor Vehicle 1 1 1 1 Giving False Name to Police Officer 1 1 1 1 Fraudulent Leasing of M.V. 1 1 1 1 Non- Payment of Wages 1 1 1 1 Keeping Disorderly House 1 1 1 250 1 Registering Bets 1 1 1 1 Defrauding Inn - Keeper 2 1 3 3 1 2 TOTAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES 747 76 823 172 382 441 8798 27 20 230 21 139 55 102 229 112 POLICE DEPARTMENT No. of Value of Classification Offenses Property Stolen Rape 2 Robbery Highway 1 Commercial House 4 Gas or Service Station 0 Chain Store 0 Residence 0 Bank 1 Miscellaneous 0 Total Robbery 6 Burglary- Breaking or Entering Residence Night 30 Day 88 Unknown 59 Nonresidence Night 67 Day 6 Unknown 29 Total Burglary 279 Larceny $200.00 & Over 194 $50.00 to $200.00 291 Under `50.00 230 Total Larcenies 715 Auto Theft 100 Grand Total Nature of Larcenies Pocket Picking Purse Snatching Shoplifting Fron Autos 0 1 15 126 Auto Parts & Accessories 137 Bicycles 139 From Buildings 210 From Coin Oper. Machines 1 All Other. 86 Total Larcenies 715 Type of Property $ 750.00 30.00 687.00 0 0 0 15,475.00 0 $15,192.00 42,055.00 64,767.00 91,549.00 32,648.00 1,500.00 10,708.00 $243,227.00 155,991.00 30,289.00 4,161.00 $190,441.00 $196,833.00 $646,443.00 0 40.00 944.00 44,755.00 32,251.00 17,869.00 72,569.00 100.00 21,813.00 $190,441.00 Automobiles Recovered Stolen Locally & Recovered Locally Stolen Locally,& Recovered Elsewhere Total Locally Stolen Autos Recovered 46 29 75 Stolen out of Town, Recovered Locally 60 Miscellaneous Business Animals Cared for (sick or injured) Buildings found open Committed to Insane Hospitals Fire Alarms Responded to Injured or Sick Persons Assisted Messages Delivered Missing Persons Investigated Public Utilities Notified of Defects Reports & Complaints Investigated Sudden Deaths Investigated Vacant Houses Reported Citizen Assistance Calls Total Mileage Recorded on Cars ** * ** * * *,t * * * * * *****t * * * * ** * * * * ** PROPERTY BY TYPE & VALUE - STOLEN & RECOVERED STolen Currency, rotes, etc. Jewelry & Precious Metals Clothing Locally Stolen Automobiles Miscellaneous Totals $ 41,265.00 136,398.00 7,357.00 197,736.00 263,687.00 $646,443.00 113 Recovered $ 4,089.00 10,282.00 784.00 164,292.00 52,638.00 $232,086.00 40 71 2 327 447 35 29 81 5,731 16 963 3,449 469,336 Board of Health 1977 1978 1979 Communicable Diseases Reported 287 161 177 Animal bites 110 84 73 Chickenpox 141 15 53 German measles 2 Gonorrhea 10 14 15 Hepatitis 1 6 2 Meningitis 1 2 Mumps 1 3 1 Salmonella 5 12 8 Scarlet fever 2 4 2 Streptococcal sore throat 12 16 25 The Board feels that the decrease in the number of communicable diseases reported is due in part to the new mandatory school immunization law. They were pleased to note that for the past 3 years there has been no measles cases reported by Lex- ington physicians. Immunization Clinics 1229 1604 1574 Influenza clinic -town employees... 132 135 68 Influenza clinic -65+ years 257 514 654 Pneumococcal clinic -65+ years 37 Rabies innoculation clinic for dogs 840 856 815 Pneumococcal vaccine clinic was new this year. This clinic was held for senior citizens only. A four dollar fee was charged to help defray the cost of the vaccine. Detection clinics 758 585 841 *Glaucoma eye screening clinic494 321 571 *P.T.A. pre - school eye screening51 55 40 *P.T.A. pre- school hearing test53 38 * *Hard of hearing clinic 213 156 192 *Conducted by Lexington Lion's Club * *Conducted by Lexington Rotary Club All clinics sponsored by the Lexington Board of Health. Medical Emergency Service The number of the emergency medical service is 861 -6660. Any person can obtain a physician in case of emergency 24 hours a day by calling the police department, fire department or by dialing 861 -6660. Environmental Statistics 798 786 790 Day Care Centers -food service, 17 17 17 Day Care Inspections -lead paint8 6 6 Food service establish -Went inspect. 241 247 245 Retail. food establishment inspection 36 36 42 Mobile canteen inspections 12 9 10 Housing inspections 33 13 18 Lodging house 13 14 12 Motel & hotel inspections 7 6 8 Insanitary dwellings 8 8 10 Structures condemned, (demolished) 1(2) 2 (1)3 (rehabilitated) (2) (3) Summer camps 3 3 3 Migrant labor camps 6 6 6 Police lock up 2 2 2 Occupied buildings 7 14 12 Lead paint inspections 28 14 15 Insufficient /no heat 31 30 42 114 Environmental Statistics 1977 Milk samples collected /analyzed 12.6 Mater samples collected /analyzed 150 Food samples collected /analyzed 14 Bathing places, public, semi - public pools and Old Res 52 Nursing home inspections 4 Rest home inspections Complaints and Nuisances Environmental complaints: Air pollution 17 Water pollution 23 Noise pollution 13 Epidemological investigations: Food borne 18 Water borne 15 Animal complaints 56 Food service establishments: Restaurants 30 30 Market‘, 5 3 Drainage (water, sewage) 11 18 Housing complaints 25 25 Garbage, rubbish 85 97 Rodents 30 45 Sewage disposal 75 90 Food, milk and water 15 22 Mosquitoes & biting insects 15 22 Swimming pools 5 23 1978 120 165 11 64 8 2 1979 60 173 13 70 8 2 440 515 685 15 22 10 15 18 60 Licenses and Permits 470 Animal permits (including poultry) 56 Burial per -pits 119 Installers /disposal works permits 8 Food establishment permits 113 Mobile food servers permits Funeral Directors licenses 5 Garbage disposal permits 2 Market registrations 22 Milk License -store 64 Milk License- vehicle Motel licenses 3 Nursing hone approvals 4 Portable toilet permit Recreation camp Hermits 2 Rubbish disposal permits 15 Sewage disposal permits 12 Swimming pool permits (to onerate) 17 *.Fading pools Swimming pool permits (to construct) Septic tank installation: new 8 repair 1 Syringe permits Trailer permit (temporary) 464 44 121 7 104 5 2 21 64 1 3 2 2 32 14 20 1 12 3 1 Tri Community Health Services The following services were performed by personnel of the Tri Community Health Services on behalf of the health department and in ac- cordance with the General Laws: 14 30 7 25 13 72 40 6 40 42 111 53 115 23 83 11 417 43 89 7 110 7 5 1 23 77 3 3 2 1 2 26 12 15 5 1 4 1 2 1 BOARD OF HEALTH 1977 1978 1979 Total visits 239 230 284 Disease related 89 67 115 Health promotion 34 49 39 7 %lcohol problem 1 1 Mental health 5 1 Communicable disease followuos6 11 8 Disease prevention 27 20 8 Newborn 7 8 3 Premature babies. 2 Home visits 107 Clinics- Immunization clinics lu Clinics.... Pneumococcal clinic Elderly clinics. 2 1 1 52 Paul. F. O'Leary and Michael A. Caira, em- ployees of the ';etropo1i_tan State Hospital were anointed as Special Agents to issue burial permits at the hospital for one year terms expiring March 31, 1980. Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman James W. Lambie Michael S. Erdos, M.D. Animal Control Officer Licensed caine Dogs immunized at rabies clinic 1977 1978 3239 3149 991 840 1979 Canine Data 1977 1978 1979 3035 815 Violations 1095 1137 567 Leash Law violations 875 907 389 Unlicensed dog violations 220 230 178 Animal Bites 101 84 73 Canine 86 71 67 Feline 6 3 Gerbil 3 1 3 Guinea pigs 2 1 Hamster 1 1 Animal heads sent to Wasserman 3 1 Laboratory for testing. One guinea pig tested for rabies in 1979. 3 6 1 Animal specimens sent to Mass. Fish and wildlife for testing. Inspection of Livestock Complaints of violations filed in Concord District Court 222 163 126 Complaints 1908 1763 1093 Dogs biting or menacing 85 71 67 Pack of dogs 4 2 2 Dog hearings in accordance with Chapter 140 3 4 4 Lost or stray dogs 875 836 353 4 Dogs picked up and returned to owner 324 285 185 Dogs killed or injured by cars 9 12 4 Dogs cared for at kennel 515 461 389 Dogs released to Humane Society 68 67 66 Dogs adopted 25 25 23 Horses 107 69 74 Beef Cattle 16 19 11 Goats 12 6 3 Deer 14 17 20 Oxen 2 0 0 Barns and facilities 54 29 36 115 Barry W. Littleton, Animal Control Officer Cary Memorial Library TREASURER'S REPORT ON TRUSTEE FUNDS June 30, 1979 Balance on hand July 1, 1978 NOW Account (Lexington Savings) Fines, etc. Books Sold Copy Service Interest NOW Account Investment Dividends John A. Lappen Fund James Stuart Smith Fund Warren Sherburne Fund Joseph F. Regan Fund Paine Webber for Dana Home Total Library Materials Children's Room Program Custodial Uniforms Dues Exhibits Professional Improvement Recruitment Purchase of Stock (Smith) Purchase of Paine Webber Cash Fund (Sherburne) Paine Webber for Dana Home Miscellaneous Balance on hand NOW Account June 30, 1979 Lexington Savings Bank Leader Federal Savings & Loan Shawmut Association, Inc. Northern Pacific R.R. (1997) Southern Pacific (1986) Gulf Oil Corporation State St. Boston Financial Corporation First National City Corp. First National Boston Corp. Lexington Savings Bank The Boston Company, Inc. New England Merchants Co., Inc. Paine Webber Cash Fund RECEIPTS $27,606.27 638.60 396.49 808.24 4,364.66 471.00 11,057.50 4,020.00 578.00 2,237.90 EXPENDITURES $28,061.99 456.67 625.10 209.00 944.88 1,806.64 70.82 11,072.50 4,020.00 2,237.90 567.60 INVESTMENTS Description 205 shares Prior Lien 128 Shares 61 Shares 936 Shares 614 Shares Special Notice 200 Shares 515 Shares 116 Rate of Income $14,645.93 52,178.66 $66,824.59 50,073.10 $16,751.49 Value Income 5 1/4% $ 1,100.00 $ 58.96 5 1/4% 1,000.00 53.56 6,068.75 410.00 4% 4,000.00 160.00 2 7/8% 4,000.00 115.00 3,040.04 248.00 1,444.90 91.50 6,464.25 1,118.52 7,587.22 1,209.58 5 3/4% 4,295.14 229.24 2,014.29 248.00 11,072.50 422.30 4,020.00 $56,107.09 $4,364.66 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUNDS Principal General $12,260.95 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 W. 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 949.00 Pearl Toback Feld 666.14 Ann E. Ferry 1,680.00 Smith Fund 11,072.50 Sherburne Fund 4,020.00 $56,107.09 117 Recreation Department 1976 1977 1978 1979 Fees $19,224.50 $33,438.25 $37,880.03 $32,944.86 Reimbursements 3,060.43 3,137.35 3,408.47 2,921.27* Total $22,284.93 $36,575.60 $41,288.50 $35,866.13 Revolving Fund, July 1 - December 31, 1979 Event Income Cost Balance Wingaercheek Beach $ 135.00 $ 90.00 $ 45.00 Salisbury Beach 116.00 98.00 18.00 Deep Sea Fishing 476.00 353.00 123.00 Red Sox Trip 461.50 386.00 75.50 Adult Tennis Lessons 1,526.00 914.33 611.67 Senior Citizen Picnic 196.50 247.99 -51.49 Dance Lessons 1,335.00 1,045.00 290.00 Preschool 72.55 136.62 -64.07 $4,318.55 $3,270.94 $1,047.61 Programs Reservoir Swim Tags Lessons General Swim Length Staff Attendance Approx.Cost Income 6,177 $1,841.45 $17,470.13 (3 -3 wk 5 80 /day 510.67 sessions) 14.5 weeks 8 -10 423 /day 1,196.14 Summer Playgrounds _ Fiske 8 weeks 2 102 /wk Adams 8 weeks 2 117 /wk Franklin 8 weeks 2 72 /wk - Estabrook 8 weeks 2 72 /wk Hastings 8 weeks 2 70 /wk Playground Special Events Carnival Day /Patchwork Players 200+ $90.00 Field Day ro 60 Track Meet a m 90 Cranes Beach Trip 53 70.00 Overnight co 0 49 Res Day •� 0 69 Whalen Park w op 87 $150.00 Braintree Track Meet 0 3 18 $ 68.00 Stoneham Zoo En a. 2 21 $ 48.00 $1,389.61/wk Tennis Youth Lessons 4 -2 wk 3 60 /session 846.30 sessions ID Cards 1 1362 1,220.01 Sign In daily 12 wks 1 Reservations 5 months 1 6860 /season Tennis Booth 19 weeks 3 119.10 /wk Night Tennis 4 weeks 1 91.40 Adult Lessons 6 weeks 2 60 891.00 Evening Programs- Winter '79 Adult Gym 4 nts /wk 2 273/wk 103.17 /wkL Jogging 5 mornings /wk 1 14 /day 19.67/wk Volleyball 2 nts /wk 1 72 /wk 14.50 /wk * anticipated 118 $67.00 $162.50 $ 32.00 256.85 2,156.30 838.73 164.00 1,700.00 5,432.83 326.50 RECREATION DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) Length Saturday Morning- Winter '78 -79 Preschool Movement 24 days 1 -4th Sports & Games 16 days 3 -4th Grade Sports 16 days 5 &6th Grade Sports 14 days 5 &6th Gymnastics 13 days 7 -9th Sports /Gym- 16 days nastics Special Needs Winter Summer Xmas Party Senior Citizen Programs Crafts Swimming, winter Exercise, winter 2 Picnics 11 days 8 weeks 2 hrs /wk 1 hr /wk 1 hr /wk Sr. Day at Races /Wine Party Movies Summer Activities Coed Softball League 16 wks Basketball League 6 wks Youth Basketball 6 wks Archery 6 wks Swim Meet (Hayden) Fall /Winter /Spring Classes Dance Lessons Crafts (incl.summer) Golf Lessons Chess Club Soccer Family Fun Dances X Country Ski Clinics Camping /Survival RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4 -10 wk sessions 4 -6 wk sessions 6 weeks year around 7 weeks 3 1 6 Fall /Winter Special Events Halloween Face 3 hrs Painting Ice Follies Trip 2 Magic Show Fishing Derby Red Sox Game Kite Workshop Frisbee Tournament Ice Carnival Bike Trip Ski Show Bike Repair Workshop Volleyball Clinic Miscellaneous Jury Duty Field Rental Sale of Maps * FY 78 -79 Staff 3 6 4 5 6 5 4 5 3 1 1 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 4 Attendance 93 /day 90 /day 27 /day 48 /day 54 /day 56 /day 4 /day 26 /day 9 10 -15 12 -18 10 80 -103 65 20 -45 13 teams 12 teams 60 21 70 Approx.Cost $4,069.48 Staff 3,047.26 Custodians $7,116.74 Total 29.89/wk 470.14/wk 25.98 6.70 /wk 3.35/wk 8.00 /wk 188.60 38.50 102.00 589.30 36.20 1 200 860.00 1 25 -30 /session $6 -9 /wk 2 98 744.85 8 -12 25.00 16 250 560.00 2 40 -60 $22 /event 2 65 24.00 1 14 22.00 10 volunteers. 2 2 3 3 2 3 7 1 70 35 155 40 55 29 100 75 6 1 50 Cycle Loft 45 4 volunteers 45 119 15.14 65.25 109.00 6.25 82.50 39.70 29.70 53.00 15.90 36.30 30.00 TOTAL Income 507 reim- bursement from state 99.04 See revolving fund 120.00 70.00 54.00 116.00 175.00* 594.90 1,044.00 701.31 82.70 106.50 112.00 35.00 45.00 232.25 101.25 29.00 2.00 $ 60.00 45.00 2.40 $32,944.86 1964 through 1978 Conservation Commission Year(s) Voted /Given SUMMARY - TOTAL LAND ACQUISITIONS Reimbursements Net Cost Acres Total Cost Federal State to Town 868.8 $3,095,136 $335,406 $1,120,431 $1,639,299 Acquired - Reimbursements Completed 848.4 Whipple Hill '63'66- 7'74'77* 150 Willard's Woods Expansion '64'66'67'79* 36.2 Dunback Meadow '65- 6'72'77- 8 -9 *1/ 147.8 West Farm '66'76'77* Meagherville '66 Simonds Brook South '68'7011 Lower Vine Brook /Pinard Woods '68- 9'75'78 -9* Hayden Woods '69'77 -8* Juniper Hill '70'72'74# Simonds Brook North '70'76 -711 Concord Avenue Area '71 Hastings Sanctuary '71 Burlington Strip '71'77* Waltham Street Farms '7211'76 -7* Upper Vine Brook '72'75 -6 Metropolitan State Hospital '73# Shaker Glen '73 Great Meadow Expansion '74 Paint Mine '75'77* Idylwilde '75 North Lexington Brook '76# Chiesa Farm '76 Bowman Park Expansion '75 Waltham Line (Swammin) '77* Cranberry Hill '77 Katandin Wood (Cosgrove) '77 Daisy Wilson '78 Hammer Hill '79 Acquired - Reimbursements Incomplete Liberty Heights '74* North Lexington Brook '76'79 Simonds Brook South Expansion '79 11.7 .2 18.4 72. 77.1 26.8 56.3 25.7 1.7 8.6 41.5 25.7 6.2 16.8 .6 35.5 9.4 3.8 9.3 1.2 12.0 24.6 20.4 8. .86 20.4 5.5 12.6 2.3 2,874,540 142,489 116,786 274,147 53,000 gift 38,028 339,235 152,598 120,413 272,236 102,890 6,000 106,097 300,450 121,443 gift 85,636 3,857 8,811 200,000 gift 92,500 18,000 transfer 73,929 170,000 75,995 gift 220,596 9,596 200,000] 11,000 335,406 47,487 32,906 87,100 19,014 42,069 68,304 38,526 1,115,813 1 1,423,321 35,020 59,982* 17,997 87,050 12,100 9,006 147,200 38,540 56,872 116,000 49,534 154,225 55,803 41,143 2,000 100,000 46,125 9,000 15,201 85,000 37,997 4,618## 65,883* 99,997*# 40,900* 10,00811 149,966* 45,754* 63,54111 117,710* 53,356 6,000 106,097 ** 146,225 *11 65,640 44,493 ** 3,857 6,811* 100,000 46,375 9,000 58,728 85,000 37,998 215,978 4,978 ** 200,000 TOTAL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 25.1 $ 21,111 (reimbursement unavailable) Easements (with pedestrian access) Vine Brook '6911'74 Munroe Brook '72# Jerry Cataldo Reservation '73 Johnson Farm '73 Whipple Hill '74 Edison (Katandin & Cranberry Hill) '76'77 Daisy Wilson Land to Pinewood (Crout) '78# Conservation Restrictions 3.7 9,961# 1/ 2.3 gift 4.8 6,150 2.5 5,000 .2 gift (26.4) License gift Juniper Basin '70'72# Munroe Brook (Village Circle & C & H) '72# Shaker Glen '73# Pine Grove '751/ Drummer Boy Green '76# Curtin '79# VOTED - NOT YET ACQUIRED - 12/31/79 Munroe Broom East of Bryant Road Off Bates Road (Pine Meadows) Meagherville & off Wood, Valley, Grove Streets *All /part Town -owned transfer 1/ All /part gift 2.3 1.8 .5 .5 6.1 .4 Acres 6+ 3+ 52.3 gift gift gift gift gift gift Transaction anticipated Easement /Restriction Easement Transfer ** Subject to Eminent Domain /Settlement ## Reimbursement approved 120 Building /Inspection Wood /Coal CA 0) M M �7 7 co N ,-•1 0 N V) 03 0) 0 O q •rI O a, CO u1 '0 0 01 •rl ro n t` '0 N IJ 3-1 - N N N N M 0) T1 4J H I r ri 1l •rl V0 N u1 ,0 CO H E •--i M r-I N � W H H N 7 H H 00 •rl .t H 0 H I� C. 0 d co ,O o0 .7 •r1 ro v1 W 4-1 .1C 0 G 0 0) .rl M 01 M 0 1, o+ r1 H U I- n u1 > P - r-i Ln JJ oD 'O in 0 CO r- H - - 0 ) 0) L., 0 r-I H H }.i O H r-I r-I O a H 0) H PP ro 0) M 0) CO 7,001,720 6,055,905 0) O+ al n N M ul N U N H H H H .-1 .0 a0 CV 00 O 0 d 00 I- N .-I iV 01 0' Cl N N N H CO P. 0) N 0 r-I ul n u1 O ul 0 N W ul ul ul u1 -Y on b �Y O M 1- ul H M u ON '0 H as 00 -7 v s -7 4C 14 Cr, a0 h. k.0 ul ro n r- n n a) O 0 0' 0 0, Total income from fees: * Actual construction valuation is higher ** All construction categories not included m 121 of buildi licit breakdown N C4 Cl '0 d M ul H r-I •-1 d r•1 Repairs and Alterations Stoves and Fireplaces Solar Water Heaters New Units - Residential Additions - Residential Additions - Commercial Roofing and Siding Miscellaneous Board of Appeals 1979 record of 106 hearings, listed in the order in which they were heard. Special permits and variances are subject to conditions and restrictions. For details see decisions filed with the Town Clerk. January 1. Rowland Avenue (Lot 37), Daniel I. Palant. Variance to establish lot as a building lot denied. 2. 49 Outlook Drive, Albert G. and Dee Ann Montgomery. Variance to maintain existing dwelling as located granted. 3. 4 Sullivan Street, David R. Young. Variance to establish lot as a building lot denied. 4. 6 Sullivan Street, Stanley R. and Mary E. Young. Variance to establish lot as building lot denied. 5. 93 Hancock Street, Lexington Gardens, Inc. Renewal of special permit in conjunction with a nursery. February 6. 3 Dee Road, Lucy Forbes Shevenell. Variance to maintain dwelling and garage as located granted. 7. 11 Circle Road, Mary L. and Chung Y. Hwang. Variance to maintain existing rear steps granted. 8. 1265 Massachusetts Avenue, Season's Four. Special permit to allow longer working hours and to sell Christmas trees during 1979 granted. 9. 16 Fairland Street, Charles H. Prentice. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted. 10. 6 Cherry Street, George S. Grey, Jr. Variance allowing an addition to be built granted. 11. Cedar and Denver Streets (corner), Harvey W. and Jean P. Newgent. Variance to combine certain lots to establish a building lot denied. March 12. 176 Burlington Street, Clark W. Bryan. Variance to allow a garage and breezeway addition granted. 13. 126 Cedar Street, Albert L. DeAngelis. Variance to allow an addition granted. 14. Piper Road (Lot C), Roy C. Peterson. Variance to establish a lot as a building lot to construct a dwelling denied. 15. 748 Waltham Street, Manuel G. Rose, Jr. Temporary special permit (SP) to operate a shop for light repairs to vehicles and ornamental welding through March 1980 granted. 16. 1844 Massachusetts Avenue, Douglass Building, Arthur F. Douglass, Trustee, Almarjo Realty Trust request for special permit (SP) and variance for alterations and additions withdrawn. April 17. 24 Colony Road, Maurice H. Pease, Jr. and Jane Case Pease. Variance to maintain existing house and garage as located granted. 18. 643 Waltham Street, James B. Catalano. Renewal of special permit (SP) to continue retail business of selling produce grown on premises. 19. 33 Marrett Road, Trustees of the Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Special permit (SP) to allow a single family dwelling to be constructed granted. 20. 1734 Massachusetts Avenue, George Athanasiadis. Special permit (SP) for take out food service (pastry, sandwiches and pizza baked on premises) granted. 21. 75 Concord Avenue, G.C.C. Communications of Boston, Inc. Special permit (SP) for use of property and variance with respect to height of towers granted. 22. 30 Ivan Street, Nils Harold Mortenson. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted. 122 BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS 23. 52 Lowell Street, Rosina Busa. Renewal of special permits (SP) for roadside stand and sale of Christmas trees. 24. 1 -5 Forbes Road, SMM Realty Corporation. Request for modification of special permit (SPS) and (SP), also variances granted in 1978 allowed to be withdrawn by unanimous vote. Further action to be taken by Conservation Commission. 25. Burlington Street (Lot 38, Map 81) next to 196 Burlington St., Walter Steeves. Variance to establish lot as a building lot for construction of a house denied. 26. 192 Woburn Street, Robert A. Modoono. Renewal of special permit (SP) to operate a stand to sell nursery shrubs, plants, garden supplies and Christmas trees. May 27. North Street (Lot 43A, Map 76) between 79 and 51 North St., Peter F. DiMatteo. Variance to establish lot as a building lot for construction of a house denied. 28. 523 Lowell Street, Jan L. Meades. Variance to maintain existing dwelling and garage as located granted. 29. North of 1050 Waltham Street, Haynes Management. Special permit (SPS) and Variances for an office building granted. 30. 311 Concord Avenue, Gordon L. Brigham. Appeal to vacate order of the building commissioner denied. 31. 311 Concord Avenue, Gordon L. Brigham. Special permit to allow letting or renting of rooms in an accessory building denied. 32. Garfield Street (LHA site 11), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow a house to be constructed granted. 33. Rangeway Street (LHA site 13), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow a house to be constructed granted. 34. Reed Street (LHA site 23), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow construction of a house denied. 35. Wood Street (LHA site 21), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow construction of a house granted. 36. 211 Massachusetts Avenue, Peter J. Rogaris. Special permit (SP) for restaurant and take out service granted. 37. 927 Waltham Street, Nicholas A. Cannalonga. Renewal of special permit to store and sell certain supplementary items including Christmas trees in conjunction with a nursery granted. 38. 736 Massachusetts Avenue, John R. Holt. Special permit (SP) allowing a portion of residence to be used as an office granted. 39. 9 Myrna Road, William J. Young. Variance allowing a garage to be built granted. 40. Avon Street (LHA site 16C), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow a house to be constructed granted. June 41. 32 Hartwell Avenue, Boston Properties, Agents for MBZ- Lexington Trust. Special permit (SPS) to modify and alter a special permit issued to former owners granted. 42. 66 Oak Street, Jeffrey and Sarah Ashe. Variance allowing an addition granted. 43. 21 Blossom Street, Robert D. Patterson. Variance for a solar collector -hobby greenhouse granted. 44. 44 York Street, Marjory H. Bottoms. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted. 123 BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS 45. Ridge Road and Laconia Street, Kerrie Realty Trust. Special Permit (SPS- Cluster Development) to allow 45 single family house lots granted. 46. 26 Ledgelawn Avenue, Douglas A. and Joanne L. Hering. Variance to maintain existing dwelling and garage as located granted. 47. 37 Independence Avenue, Robert A. Lew. Variance to maintain existing dwelling as located granted. 48. 9 Rolfe Road, Esther Isenberg. Request for special permit (SP) for a pool withdrawn. 49. 53 Bedford Street, David S. Gerard. Special permit (SP) for deli- kitchen with take out service granted. 50. Reed Street (LHA site 23), Lexington Housing Authority. Variance to allow a house to be built granted. 51. 537 Lowell Street, Hugh M. Leichtman. Temporary special permit (SP) to allow a barn to be remodeled as living quarters for two years or such time as the barn is no longer used by a person employed to care for the Leichtman child, whichever first occurs granted. July 52. 35 Hartwell Avenue, Millipore Corporation. Sign permit granted. 53. 40 Tower Road, Theldon E. and Mary E. Phinney. Variance to maintain existing dwelling as located granted. 54. 53 Downing Road, David W. Shapiro. Variance to allow an addition granted. 55. 12 Woodpark Circle, James D. and Eleanor R. Bruce. Special permit (SP) to install a swimming pool granted. 56. 1620 Massachusetts Avenue, G. Ruth McCormack and Maryelene Dailey. Variance to allow addition denied. 57. 204 East Street, Diane M. Zani. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 58. 11 Cottage Street, James E. Mantineo. Variance to allow an addition granted. 59. 22 Muzzey Street, Daniel C. Yuill. Variance to use premises for offices denied. 60. 125 Hartwell Avenue, Michael and Josephine Colangelo. Special permit (SPS) for an office building granted; also a sign permit granted. 61. 10 Pelham Road, Nobscot Foundation, Inc., Westbridge School for boys. Special permit (SP) for use of a portion of the Grey Nuns' former school building by a private school granted. 62. 10 Pelham Road, Minuteman Home Care Corporation and Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. Special permit (SP) for use of a portion of the Grey Nuns' former school building for an elderly day care and home care center granted. August 63. 9 Rolfe Road, Esther Isenberg. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 64. 253 East Street, John Stennes. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 65. 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Friendly Evangelical Church. Sign permit granted. 66. 110 Bedford Street and 7 Shirley Street, Richard T. and Joan E. Snelson. Variance to divide lot containing two single family dwellings and a garage, all constructed prior to adoption of zoning bylaws, into two lots and to maintain the existing houses and garage, one house with garage to front on Shirley Street, the other house to front on Bedford Street granted. 67. 363 Massachusetts Avenue, Ruth Benoit d /b /a The Kitchen. Special permit (SP) to operate a restau- rant for serving food including take out service granted. 124 BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS 68. East Street, Morrow Crossing, Moore Homes, Inc. Special permit (SPS) to allow development of 21 living units in 11 buildings, plus garages granted; also variances granted. 69. 6 Wingate Road, Donald F. and Joan P. Turner. Variance to allow existing dwelling to remain as located granted. 70. 125 Burlington Street, Arthur S. Ryan. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 71. 5 Elena Road, Barbara and Michael Kotzen. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 72. 40 Harding Road, Reginald F. Murphy, Jr. and Cheryl F. Murphy. Variance for an addition granted. 73. 80 Westview Street, John A. Rizzo. Special permit (SP) for use of existing building in CM district for a commercial photographer granted. 74. 1844 Massachusetts Avenue, Jewel S. Douglass. Variance and /or special permit for enlargement of existing non - conforming building granted. 75. 12 Sullivan Street, Paul B. and Marguerite A. Thomas. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted. 76. 17 Green Lane, Adriann Schrauwen. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 77. 41 Ledgelawn Avenue, Arthur T. McKearney. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted; special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 78. 36 Albermarle Avenue, Frank Procopio. Variance to allow construction of a garage granted. 79. 60 Westview Street, Equitable Life Assurance Society. Special permit (SP) to allow construction of a solvent storage building granted. 80. North Street (Lots 5 and 6), "Tymewood" subdivision, Ralph H. Hall, Tr. Variances to allow two houses to be constructed granted. 81. 57 Harding Road, Richard J. and Mark Kirk Snell. Variance to maintain existing dwelling and garage as located granted. 82. 12 Revolutionary Road, Stanley C. and Regina K. Reynolds. Variance to maintain existing residence as located granted. 83. 30 Hancock Street, Mary M. Jones, Trust. Variance to allow a playhouse to be located too close to lot line denied. 84. 271 Marrett Road, Jonathan and Monika Brand. Special permit (SP) to allow conversion of a one - family house to two - family granted. 85. 186 Bedford Street, Mystic Valley Mental Health. Sign permit granted. Board voted to allow the request for alterations and additions to be withdrawn. (subject of hearing 9/27 and further consideration 10/18). 86. Off Marrett Road (Lot 5 in Cambridge Farms Subdivision), Leon A. Burke, Jr. Variance to allow 100 ft. frontage instead of 125 granted. October 87. 82 Buckman Dr., Eugene R. and Jeanne Luongo. Variance to maintain existing house as located granted. 88. 33 Hayden Avenue, Boston Properties. Sign permit granted. 89. 19 Hayward Avenue, Laura L. Persily. Variance for a deck granted. 90. 238 Wood Street, M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory. Special permit (SPS) for an addition granted. November 91. 117 Kendall Road, Julianne T. Kayce. Special permit (SP) for a swimming pool granted. 125 BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS 92. 1265 Massachusetts Avenue, Anthony R. Cataldo, d /b /a Gold Ribbon Farms. Renewal of permit to process and sell fruits and vegetables. 93. 70 North Street, S and A Realty Tr., R. H. Hall Variance to maintain dwelling as located granted. 94. 655 Marrett Road, Alice Louise Kane. Variance to maintain existing dwelling as located granted. 95. Cottage Street (between 24 -26 and 30), Robert W. Hoye. Variance allowing construction of single family dwelling on 28,200 sq. ft. lot granted. 96. 18 Woodpark Circle, John J. Pallotta. Special permit (SP) to construct a swimming pool granted. 97. 1 Village Circle, Chong -Pi Hsieh and Mei -Ching Ho Hsieh. Variance to maintain existing shed granted. 98. 35 Woodcliffe Road, Leon Gunther. Variance to build an addition granted. 99. 63 Paul Revere Road, John D. Brucchi. Renewal of temporary special permit (SP) to operate a private riding academy. 100. 2 Forbes Road, Honeywell, Inc. Special permit (SPS) for an addition granted. 101. 7 Hartwell Avenue, Depositors Trust Company. Special permit (SPS) to construct and operate a bank granted; also sign permits for temporary and permannt signs granted. December 102. 62 Bow Street, Lee B. and Anna G. Jackson. Variance to maintain existing dwelling as located granted. 103. 1734 Massachusetts Avenue, Christos Kontos. Special permit (SP) for take out food service granted. 104. 1715 Massachusetts Avenue, Daman Commissary Corporation. Special permit (SP) for restaurant and take out food service granted. 105. 177 Massachusetts Avenue, Bora -Bcra, Inc. Special permit (SP) for a restaurant granted. 106. 46 Farmcrest Avenue, Eleanor M. Hansen. Variance to maintain existing dwelling granted. The following associate members served during the year: Robert A. Bowyer, Eric T. Clarke, Robert M. Gary, William J. Scouler, Clarence D. Turner and Robert V. Whitman. Ruth Morey, Chairman Woodruff M. Brodhead, Vice Chairman Natalie H. Riffin Irving H. Mabee Thomas G. Taylor 126 Account Number Lexington Housing Authority Account Title STATEMENT OF OPERATING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Lexington Housing Authority - Project No. 667 - C Period From 7 -1 -78 to 6 -30 -79 No. of Units 148 Unit Months 1776 Budget Actual OPERATING RECEIPTS: AMOUNT PUM PUM AMOUNT 3105 Shelter Rent 133,300. 75.06 75.52 134,130.00 3500 Interest on Investments 2,200. 1.24 2.08 3,688.00 3555 Other Operating Receipts 350. .20 .21 376.13 TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS 135,850. 76.50 77.81 138,194.13 OPERATING EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION: 4101 Salaries 19,958. 11.23 11.48 20,394.20 4102 Other Expenses 2,750. 1.55 2.17 3.858.17 4104 Accounting Services 1,200. .68 .68 1,200.00 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION OPERATING EXPENSE 23,908. 13.46 14.33 25,452.37 TENANT SERVICES: 4203 Contract Costs, Training, Other 444. .25 .25 444.00 UTILITIES: 4310 Water 3,515. 1.98 1.05 1,870.65 4320 Electricity 71,410. 40.21 38.11 67,678.96 TOTAL UTILITIES EXPENSE 74,925. 42.19 39.16 69,549.61 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE & OPERATION: 4401 Labor 29,828. 16.79 15.57 27,646.89 4402 Materials & Supplies 4,725. 2.66 4.36 7,734.60 4403 Contract Costs 5,500. 3.10 2.44 4,339.35 TOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANCE & OPERATION 40,053. 22.55 22.37 39,720.84 PROTECTIVE SERVICES: 4501 Labor 650. .37 .30 540.00 GENERAL EXPENSE: 4711 Insurance 4,511. 2.54 2.72 4,823.89 4715 Employee Benefit Contribution 7,050. 3.97 4.03 7,160.57 TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSE 11,561. 6.51 6.75 11,984.46 RESERVES & DEBT SERVICES: 4790 Provision for Operating Reserve 12,432. 7.00 7.00 12,432.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 163,973. 93.33 90.16 160,123.28 RESIDUAL RECEIPTS (or DEFICIT), prior to COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION (28,123.) (16.83) (12.35) (21,929.15) COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION: 7300 Operating Subsidy Contribution 28,123. 16.83 RESIDUAL RECEIPTS (or DEFICIT) - 0 - 127 - 0 - (12.35) (21,929.15) Account Number Account Title LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF OPERATING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Lexington Housing Authority - Project No. 705 - 2 Period From 7 -1 -78 to 6 =30 -79 Budget No. of Units 1 Unit Months 12 Actual OPERATING RECEIPTS: 3105 Shelter Rent 3500 Interest on Investments TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS OPERATING EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION: 4101 Salaries 4104 Accounting Services TOTAL ADMINISTRATION OPERATING EXPENSE TENANT SERVICES: 4203 Contract Costs, Training, Other UTILITIES: 4310 Water PROTECTIVE SERVICES: 4503 Contract Costs GENERAL EXPENSE: 4711 Insurance 4715 Employee Benefit Contribution 4740 Payment in Lieu of Taxes TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSE RESERVES & DEBT SERVICES: 4790 Provision for Operating Reserve TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES RESIDUAL RECEIPTS (or DEFICIT) prior to COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION RESIDUAL RECEIPTS (or DEFICIT) LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY LEXINGTON CHAPTER 707 BALANCE SHEET - June 30, 1979 UNAUDITED ASSETS 1,188 175. 1,363. 406. 240. 646. 99.00 14.58 113.58 33.83 20.00 53.83 3. .25 54. 4.50 252. 21.00 120. 10.00 82. 6.83 113. 9.42 315. 26.25 48. 4.00 1,318. 109.83 45. 3.75 45. 3.75 112.33 1,348.00 11.11 133.30 123.44 1,481.30 33.02 396.23 20.00 240.00 53.02 636.23 9.42 6.74 5.04 21.20 4.00 78.22 45.22 45.22 LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY LEXINGTON 705 -1 MASS. BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 UNAUDITED ASSETS Cash $ 6,075.39 Cash - Development Fund Accounts Receivable -State Subsidy 4,450.00 Accounts Receivable - 667 -1 Development Costs TOTAL ASSETS $10,525.39 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable - Landlords State Share Unallotted Accounts Payable - 667 -C Prior Year Deficit Income and Expense - Current Year TOTAL LIABILITIES LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS $ 2,094.00 2,776.50 Accounts Payable - 667 -C 4,871.51 Donations (512.92) 1,296.30 TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS $10,525.39 128 113.07 80.91 60.50 254.48 48.00 938.71 542.59 542.59 $ 513.37 100.00 2,106.05 $2,719.42 - 0 - 2,719.42 $2,719.42 LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT NUMBER MA06 -E067 -001 JUNE 30, 1979 Requested by PHA HUD MAXIMUM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS AVAILABLE Adjustments Maximum Annual Contribution Authorized per Annual Contributions Contract 118,848.00 Maximum Annual Contribution For Fiscal Year 118,848.00 (Account 2827) for Section 8 projects. Balance at beginning of Fiscal Year 161,612.44 TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS AVAILABLE (Lines 2 and 3) 280,460.44 Approved Estimate of ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED Required Annual Contribution Housing Assistance Payments (account 4715) 110,148. 76,917.18 Administrative Fee 10,637. 10,555.98 Independent Public Accountant Audit Costs 500. - 532.00 Total Funds Required- Current Year 121,285. 88,005.16 Deficit at End of Preceding Fiscal Year Total Funds Required 121,285 88,005.16 Project Receipts other than Annual Contributions (Acct.3610,3690,and 7530) 367.73 TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED 87,637.43 EXCESS OR DEFICIT IN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS AVAILABLE. Excess 192,823.01 YEAR -END SETTLEMENT Annual Contribution Due for Fiscal Year Total Partial Payments Received Overpayment Due HUD STATUS OF PROJECT ACCOUNT (Section 8 projects only) Project Account - Balance at the End of Fiscal Year (Account 2827) a. Increase LOW- INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM BALANCE SHEET ASSETS CASH 1111.1 General Fund (Development and /or Operation) 1117 Petty Cash Fund 1118 Change Fund ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1129 Other DEFERRED CHARGES 1211 Prepaid Insurance 1290 Other LAND STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT 1400.4 Land, Structures and Equipment TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 2111 Vendors and Contractors 2118 HUD(Accts.2118.1,2118.3 & 2118.6) TOTAL LIABILITIES SURPLUS 2810 Unreserved Surplus 2826 Operating Reserve - Section 8 HAP Projects 2827 Project Account - Unfunded- Section 8 HAP Projects Total Surplus from Operations 2840 Cumulative HUD Annual Contributions 2890 Book Value of Capital Assets Conveyed to Homebuyers TOTAL SURPLUS AND LIABILITIES 129 (425,300.07) 1,185.23 192,823.01 87,637.43 890.57 192,823.01 31,210.57 3,314.30 25.00 10.00 198.19 1,361.84 571.93 2,833.53 890.57 (231,291.83) 233,048.99 3,339.30 10.00 1,560.03 571.93 $5,481.26 $3,724.10 1,757.16 $5,481.26 LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATING STATEMENT HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT NUMBER MA06 -E067 -001 LINE ACCT. June 30, 1979 ACTUAL NO. NO. ACCOUNT TITLE PUM AMOUNT PART 1 OPERATING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OPERATING RECEIPTS 010 3610 Interest on general fund investments .94 367.73 060 8025 or Annual Contribution Earned 223.00 87,637.43 8026 070 TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS 223.94 87.005.16 OPERATING EXPENDITURES Housing Assistance Payments, Prelim. Admin. Exp., and Nonexpendable Equip. 080 4715 Housing Assistance Payments 195.72 76,917.18 130 Total Housing Assistance Payments,Prelim.Admin. Exp.,and Nonexpendable Equipment 195.72 76,917.18 140 TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS Available for the Regular Costs of Admin. (Line 070 minus Line 130) 28.21 11,087.98 Administrative Expense: 150 4110 Administrative salaries 20.12 7,906.67 180 4170 Accounting and auditing fees 3.83 1,507.00 200 4190 Sundry Administrative Expense 1.06 416.72 210 Total Administrative Expense (Lines 150 thru 200) 25.01 9,830.39 Other Expense: 220 4400 Maintenance and Operation (for nonexpendable equipment only) 230 4510 Insurance .85 332.17 250 4540 Empolyee benefit contributions 2.76 1,084.33 270 Total Other Expense (Lines 220 thru 260) 3.61 1,416.50 280 Total Admin.and Other Expenses (Lines 210 plus Line 270) 28.62 11,246.89 Prior Year Adjustments: 290 6010 Affecting residual receipts (or deficit) -debit (credit) Total Expenses for the Regular Cost of Admin.including prior year adjustments (Line 280 plus the debit or minus the credit on Line 290) 28.62 11.246.89 310 NET INCOME (OR DEFICIT) before provision for operating reserve (Line 140 minus Line 300) (.41) ( 158.91) PART II ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESERVE (All Section 23 HAP Projects or All Section 8 HAP Projects) 320 2824 or 2826 Operating Reserve - Balance at beginning of fiscal year covered by this statement 340 Net Operating Reserve 350 Net Income(or deficit) before provision for operating reserve (net total of Line 310 for all HAP projects) 370 Total Income(or deficit) 7014 or 7016 Provision for Operating Reserve 390 Deduction (the amount of deficit,if any,on Line 370,but not to exceed the amount on Line 350) 400 2824 or Operating Reserve - balance at end of fiscal year covered by this statement 2826 (Line 340 minus Line 390) LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY LEXINGTON MASS. 67 -1 BALANCE SHEET - July 31, 1979 UNAUDITED CASH - GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - SECTION 8 GENERAL FUND INVESTMENTS PRELIMINARY PLANNING COST 15,425.03 DEVELOPMENT COSTS ( 540.33) ASSETS LIABILITIES 1,968.52 5,000.00 1.00 14,884.70 $21,854.22 TOTAL ASSETS 1,344.14 1,344.14 (158.91) (158.91) (158.91) 1,185.23 PRELIMINARY LOAN - HUD 12,500.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 9,354.22 130 $21,854.22 Town Counsel Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1979 to December 31, 1979. 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, 1979. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Benjamin Franklin Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 329470. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for a school site and a taking of land for playground purposes. 4. B. Snyder & Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 679456. Suit for payment of a sum of money alleged to be due under a contract for sewer construction. 5. Town of Lexington vs. B. Snyder & Co., Inc., Suffolk Superior Court No. 682590. Suit for damages arising out of a failure to perform a contract. 6. Hazel L. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 331994. Petition for damages arising out of a taking of a sewer easement. 7. 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. 8. The Lexington Golf Club vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 339021. Petition for abatement of betterment assessments under G.L. c.80, s.7. 9. 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. 10. Robert V. Pace vs. James F. Corr, United States District Court No. 74- 2468 -S. Action alleging violation of civil rights. 11. John W. Porter vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -919. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking by eminent domain of land for conservation purposes. 12. Emily A. Tropeano, Trustee of "E.A.T. Realty Trust" and as Assignee of Joseph C. Tropeano vs. Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 74 -3421. Petition for damages for alleged flooding of land. 13. Annette 0. Ross vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -726. Action of tort alleging a sidewalk defect. 14. Robert C. Nordbloom et als vs. Allan F. Kenney et ale, Middlesex Superior Court No. 75 -4744. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for conservation purposes. 15. 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. 16. John H. Sellars vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No. 77751. Petition challenging the appli- cability of zoning by -laws to petitioner's land. 17. 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. 131 TOWN COUNSEL 18. Kevin M. Davis vs. Town of Lexington, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission No. TB05 -1336. Complaint with respect to hiring practices of Police Department. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Edward Tocio vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -1439. Petition for assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of land for conservation purposes. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. Karsten Sorenson 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. 26. 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. 27. Irving Kanter et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 76 -6485. Petition for damages for the taking of a right -of -way. 28. Town of Lexington vs. Town of Bedford, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -816. Suit to collect the veterans' retirement benefits portion of a pension for which defendant contributes. 29. Marjorie B. Hadsall et als vs. Mary W. Miley et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -1147. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for conservation purposes. 30. Robert A. May et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -1217. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land by eminent domain for conservation purposes. 31. Joseph P. Marshall vs. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -2856. Declaratory judgement to determine eligibility for pay under G.L. c.41, s.111F. 32. Karsten Sorensen et al vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -6195. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a use variance for an office on Waltham Street. 33. James F. Buckley et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X20997. Petition for abatement of 1977 real estate tax. 34. Joseph P. Marshall vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -6641. Suit for restoration of position with fire department and for damages. 35. Lexington Gardens, Inc. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -1501. Appeal from denial of a special permit for the construction of two commercial greenhouses. 36. James M. Mitchell, Jr. vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -221. Action for pain and suffering and for wrongful death. 37. Arthur H. Johnson et als vs. Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -4047. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of an easement for conser- vation purposes. 132 TOWN COUNSEL 38. John J. McSweeney vs. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -4048. Action for reinstatement to position of superintendent of public works. 39. Belmont Country Club, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 93553. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 40. Belmont Country Club, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 93554. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 41. C & H Properties Trust et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 93624. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 42. Robert A. Cataldo et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 95076. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 43. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 95004. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 44. Jewel Companies, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X217646. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 45. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 94801. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 46. David W. Walsh et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X217242. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. 47. Robert E. Burbidge vs. Willard P. Crush et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 78 -6312. Petition for property tax exemption under G.L. c.59, s.5(18). (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1979. 1. Harvey W. Newgent et al vs. Ruth Morey et als, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 790300. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals denying a variance to combine lots. 2. Robert I. Bailey vs. Town of Lexington et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2534. Petition for overtime pay while attending a training course. 3. Gordon L. Brigham vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2939. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals upholding the Building Commissioner's decision relating to the use of a building as an apartment. 4. Doris Goldstein et al vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -2420. Action of tort alleging injury from an improperly maintained fence. 5. Mary M. Brock vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No. 790586. Action of tort alleging property damage from a projecting guardrail. 6. IFCO Realty Corp. vs. George P. Wadsworth et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -3246. Appeal from decision of the Board of Appeals granting a special permit for a restaurant with conditions. 7. Daniel G. Frawley vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -5219. Petition for damages resulting from the alleged improper maintenance of a sewer line. 8. Town of Lexington vs. Connell Auto Leasing et als, Boston Municipal Court No. 489447. Petition to recover damages for destruction of a fire hydrant. 9. Independent Church of the Free Spirit vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79- 6064. Petition to prevent the taxation of an alleged parsonage. 10. Theodore L. Freeman, as he is Trustee of Kerrie Realty Trust vs. Manfred P. Friedman et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 79 -5679. Appeal from decision of the Planning Board denying an application for a definitive subdivision plan. 133 TOWN COUNSEL 11. Cataldo & Howland Properties Trust et al. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 101029. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 12. First National Stores, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 102021. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 13. Jewel Companies Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 101327. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 14. New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 100071. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 15. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 100948. Petition for abate- ment of 1979 real estate tax. 16. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 103802. Petition for abatement of 1979 personal property tax. 17. Jenny Manufacturing Company vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 100212. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 18. Kennecott Copper Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 103329. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. 19. United States of America vs. 0.40 Of An Acre of Land, More Or Less, Situate In The County Of Middlesex, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, And Unknown Owners, United States District Court, Civil Action No. 79- 2066 -S. Petition for the assessment of damages arising out of the taking of land for national park purposes. 20. Town of Lexington vs. Francis V. Buaa, District Court of Central Middlesex, Small Claim No. 29123. Suit for damages to a fire hydrant. 21. David Tavilla et al vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex, Small Claim No. 20246. Suit for damages to fence allegedly caused by snowplowing. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1979. 1. Benjamin Franklin Homes, Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 329470. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of a taking of land for a school site and a taking of land for playground purposes. Case settled upon payment to the plaintiff of a negotiated amount following hearing before a master. 2. B. Snyder & Co., Inc. vs. Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 679456. Suit for payment of a sum of money alleged to be due under a contract for sewer construction. Case settled on basis of no payment by Town. 3. Town of Lexington vs. B. Snyder & Co. Inc., Suffolk Superior Court No. 682590 and Town of Lexington vs. Whitman & Howard, Suffolk Superior Court No. 17058 (including counterclaim of Whitman & Howard vs. Town of Lexington). Suits for damages arising out of failure to perform contracts. Suits settled during hearing before master on basis proposed by Town. 4. The Lexington Golf Club vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 339021. Petition for abatement of betterment assessments under G.L. c.80, s.7. Case dismissed. 5. 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. Case disposed of by Court resolution of proper educational placement of student. 6. Town of Lexington vs. Town of Bedford, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -816. Suit to collect the veterans' retirement benefits portion of a pension for which defendant contributes. Full recovery by Town following superior court trial and appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court. 134 TOWN COUNSEL 7. Robert A. May et al vs. The Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -1217. 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. 8. Joseph P. Marshall vs. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -2856. Declaratory judgement to determine eligibility for pay under G.L. c.41, s.111F. Case dismissed. 9. James F. Buckley et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X20997. Petition for abatement of 1977 real estate tax. Decision for the Town. 10. Joseph P. Marshall vs. Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 77 -6641. Suit for restoration of position with fire department and for damages. Case dismissed after payment of partial regular compensation. 11. Robert A. Cataldo et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 95076. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. Case dismissed upon petitioner's failure to allow Assessors to enter upon property. 12. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 94801. Petition for abate- ment of 1978 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 13. David W. Walsh et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X217242. Petition for abatement of 1978 real estate tax. Case withdrawn. 14. Town of Lexington vs. Connell Auto Leasing et als, Boston Municipal Court No. 489447. Petition to recover damages for destruction of a fire hydrant. Case settled upon partial payment to the Town. 15. Jewel Companies Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 101327. Petition for abatement of 1979 real estate tax. Case dismissed. 16. John T. Spinelli vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 100948. Petition for abate- ment of 1979 real estate Tax. Case withdrawn. 17. Town of Lexington vs. Francis V. Buse, District Court of Central Middlesex, Small Claim No. 29123. Suit for damages to a fire hydrant. Decision for the Town. 18. David Tavilla et al vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex, Small Claim No. 20246. Suit for damages to fence allegedly caused by snowplowing. Decision for the plaintiff. (d) The amounts received by Town Counsel as compensation for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel and disbursements during 1979. None. 135 Town Clerk Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1979, including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the town: TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 1979 SPORTING LICENSES 768 Resident Citizen Fishing 364 @ $ 8.25 Citizen Hunting 97 @ 8.25 Citizen Sporting 96 @ 13.50 Citizen Minor Fishing 25 @ 6.25 Alien Fishing 4 @ 11.25 Citizen Minor Trapping 4 @ 6.25 Citizen Trapping 8 @ 11.50 Duplicate Licenses 4 @ 1.00 Citizen Sporting over 70 53 @ Free Citizen Fishing 65 -69 22 @ 4.10 Citizen Hunting 65 -69 1 @ 4.10 Citizen Sporting 65 -69 5 @ 6.75 Citizen Fishing Paraplegic 1 @ Free Citizen Hunting Paraplegic 1 @ Free Waterfowl Stamps 59 @ 1.25 Archery Stamps 11 @ 5.10 Non- Resident Citizen Season Fishing Citizen 7 -day Fishing''' .Alien Season Fishing _Citizen Small Game Hunting Citizen Big Game Hunting 5 @ 14.25 3 @ 8.25 2 @ 14.25 2 @ 20.25 1 @ 35.25 *Total fees turned over to town TOTAL BIRTHS - 1979* . Out of Lexington ' Total Male Total Female In Lexington Total Male Total Female $27,638.00 *$5,879.65 DOG LICENSES $3,003.00 800.25 1,296.00 156.25 45.00 25.00 92.00 4.00 90.20 4.10 33.75 73.75 56.10 71.25 24.75 28.50 40.50 35.25 175.60 Male Dog Female Dog Spayed Female Dog Kennel Licenses Kennel Licenses Transfer Licenses 3,055 * *$10,093.75 1,368 @ $ 3.00 4,104.00 286 @ 6.00 1,716.00 1,391 @ 3.00 4,173.00 5 @ 10.00 50.00 2 @ 25.00 50.00 3 @ .25 .75 Lexington General By -Laws Art. XXVIII, Sec. 2 3,055 @ * *Total fees turned over to town MARRIAGE LICENSES 264 @ FINANCING STATEMENTS RECORDED TERMINATIONS RECORDED CERTIFIED CERTIFICATES POLE LOCATIONS GASOLINE PERMITS STREET LISTINGS MISCELLANEOUS 1.00 3,055.00 1,068.95 4.00 $ 1,056.00 1,101.45 69.00 2,462.30 50.50 1,900.00 1,665.74 304.61 YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 175 11 18 13 12 18 18 15 18 21 16 11 4 91 7 9 7 4 11 5 11 9 11 9 5 3 81 4 9 5 8 6 13 3 9 10 7 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *Births received up to January 10, 1980; all births for 1979 not received. TOTAL MARRIAGES - 1979 Grooms First Brides First Grooms Second Brides Second Grooms Third Brides Third Grooms Fourth Brides Fourth YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 324 12 9 15 21 35 58 27 41 44 30 17 15 240 5 4 9 18 29 42 18 30 42 24 11 8 261 8 5 11 18 29 48 21 31 42 27 10 11 75 7 4 6 3 5 13 9 10 2 6 4 6 59 4 3 4 3 5 10 6 10 2 2 6 4 8 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Number of Marriages Recorded - 324; Residents - 308; Non - Residents - 340; Solemnized in Lexington - 186; Solemnized in Other Places - 138; Age of the Oldest Groom - 71; Age of the Oldest Bride - 72; Age of the Youngest Groom - 18; Age of the Youngest Bride - 17. 136 TOTAL DEATHS - 1979* TOWN CLERK YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 229 23 14 24 22 14 18 22 20 18 24 19 11 Total Male 101 13 7 11 6 4 9 11 9 9 7 9 6 Total Female 128 10 7 13 16 10 9 11 11 9 17 10 5 Residents - In Lexington Male 25 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 3 Female 30 0 2 8 2 2 0 1 3 1 5 4 2 Non - Residents - In Lexington Male 12 2 1 0 1 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 1 Female 23 4 1 1 2 0 1 4 2 3 2 2 1 Residents - Out of Lexington Male 64 8 5 9 3 3 6 7 5 6 4 6 2 Female 75 6 4 4 12 8 8 6 6 5 10 4 2 Children Under One Year Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Female 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Between One and Ten Male 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Female 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Between Ten and Thirty Male 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Female 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Between Thirty and Sixty Male 19 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 Female 8 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 Between Sixty and Ninety Male 76 10 6 10 5 2 6 9 7 7 3 7 4 Female 96 7 5 9 12 6 9 8 8 5 15 8 4 Over Ninety Male 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 Female 22 3 1 3 3 2 0 2 2 3 0 2 1 *Deaths received up to January 10, 1980; all deaths for 1979 not received. Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk 137 Board of Registrars REGISTERED .VOTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 1979 (For the March 5, 1979 Annual Town Election) PRECINCT REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS UNENROLLED TOTALS 1 422 1,050 669 2,141 2 380 1,133 659 2,172 3 355 848 668 1,871 4 569 1,027 703 2,299 5 414 999 769 2,182 6 678 869 617 2,164 7 492 994 738 2,224 8 497 827 621 1,945 9 505 940 803 2,248 Totals 4,312 8,687 6,247 19,246 REGISTERED VOTERS AS OF DECEMBER 5, 1979 PRECINCT REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS UNENROLLED TOTALS 1 407 1,006 652 2,065 2 364 1,044 594 2,002 3 336 815 622 1,773 4 533 966 653 2,152 5 394 939 734 2,067 6 639 813 604 2,056 7 459 958 705 2,122 8 463 770 597 1,830 9 475 899 777 2,151 Totals 4,070 8,210 5,938 18,218 Reed Kingston Taylor, Chairman; Lilah H. Groisser; William B. Simmons; Mary R. McDonough, Clerk. 138 oa Schedule Al m Cash TRANSMITTAL LETTER To the Honorable Board of Selectmen September 21, 1979 Lexington, Massachusetts In accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 61, I submit here- with the financial reports of the Town as of the end of the fiscal year - June 30, 1979. The cash balance of the Town Treasurer has been verified and the accounts of the various Trust Funds audited during the fiscal period. Appended to this letter are the following schedules as of June 30, 1979: In Banks Investments Advance for Petty Town Manager Collector School Accounts Receivable Taxes Levy of 1973 Personal Levy of 1974 Personal Levy of 1975 Personal Levy of 1976 Personal Real Estate Levy of 1977 Personal Real Estate Levy of 1978 Personal Real Estate A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Balance Sheets showing financial condition of the Town Special Assessments Revenue not due Town Debt Accounts Trust and Investment Accounts Town Debt and Interest Appropriation Accounts Schedule of Receipts Schedule of Payments Richard M. Perry, Comptroller GENERAL BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 Assets Liabilities and Reserves Employee Payroll Deductions Federal Withholding Taxes 5,064,468.30 State Withholding Taxes Tax Sheltered Annuities 200.00 Union and Association Dues 300.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 500.00 1,000.00 Group Life Insurance $ 359,782.99 4,704,685.31 383.90 915.24 1,802.24 1,411.20 471.40 292.73 4,005.40 928.20 56,641.48 Guarantee Deposits Sewer Water Agency Dog Licenses due County Sporting Licenses due State Tailings -Unclaimed Checks $ 77,003.05 22,695.44 64,802.28 6,796.80 44,871.55 1,765.71 7,415.03 2,990.00 1,889.85 (401.30) Gifts -Bequests Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care 28,263.75 Rememberance-Cemetery Development 62.10 Selectmen Hire a Youth 445.95 Science Materials 13.01 Town Celebration 100.00 217,934.83 10,405.03 1,488.55 3,288.89 Balance Sheet, June 30, 1979 Schedule Al (cont.) Taxes Levy of 1979 Personal Real Estate Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1971 Levy of 1972 Levy of 1973 Levy of 1974 Levy of 1975 Levy of 1976 Levy of 1977 Levy of 1978 Levy of 1979 Special Assessments Sewer Unapportioned Added to Taxes 1978 Added to Taxes 1979 Charges in Lieu of Assessment Assets Sidewalk Added to Taxes 1978 Added to Taxes 1979 Street Added to Taxes 1978 Added to Taxes 1979 Water Added to Taxes 1979 Committed Interest Added to Taxes 1978 Added to Taxes 1979 Tax Titles and Possessions Tax Titles Tax Possessions Departmental Ambulance Service In Lieu of Taxes Rentals of Municipal Bldgs. Sewer House Connections Street Opening Permits School Tuition Westview Cemetery GENERAL BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 Liabilities and Reserves Council on Aging Federal Grants 383,146.43 PL 874 Aid to Schools Administrative Grant Title III Forum on Aging CETA Fringe Benefits 2,498.70 313,795.94 (128.30) (347.60) 294.32 25,338.32 29,793.00 23,763.65 41,088.24 160,434.63 657,239.49 (669.22) 430.49 1,550.61 1,952.78 26.70 32.70 37.50 174.48 6.10 937,475.75 334.39 1,093.19 4,969.72 27,455.53 32,582.44 12,156.80 35.71 3,870.00 3,406.54 105.00 4,270.44 525.00 60,037.97 24,369.49 449.76 29,334.57 212,794.71 1,081.12 462.22 25.00 State Grants PL 94-142 Transition to Employment 5,970.30 PL 94-142 Project Discover 8,783.44 PL 93-380 Computer Project 15,807.32 PL 94-482 Occupation Information 143.50 PL 94-482 Observing Preschooler 36.59 PL 94-482 Project "Internal Combustion" 1,465.44 PL 94-482 Basic Industrial Skills 1,118.32 ESEA Library IVB 319.96 Teachers Training Prog. 2 2,238.62 Low Income -Summer Reading 25,775.00 School 107-1 Secretarial Occup. 85.00 METCO 59,388.70 Elder Chorus 10.50 Water Pollution Control 45,574.19 Inflow -Infiltration Analysis 500.00 Aid to Libraries 12,178.88 LSCA Parent -Toddlers 58.98 LSCArNon-Resident Use 4,860.00 Revolving Funds School Lunch 60,232.19 School Athletics 25,584.20 School Bus Tickets 360.15 School Pupil Material Recovery 10,126.61 Adult Education 4,177.65 Driver Education -Adults 2,432.07 Appropriation Balances General Revenue Non -Revenue Conservation Sewer Public Works Building 29,188,459.85 214,363.05 184,314.74 102,912.87 64,158.77 292,836.89 12,646.89 29,558,102.40 L HS 33NK'Ivg 'I'd2IHNaD 6L61 'o£ atnr Schedule Al (cont.) Assets Water Rates Liens Added to Taxes 1978 Added to Taxes 1979 Added to Taxes 1980 House Connections Miscellaneous Aid to Highways Chapter 90 State Contract No. 29010 Contract No. 29244 Contract No. 29620 Loans Authorized Conservation Commission Sewer Swimming Pool Complex Revenue Account 1980 Underestimate State Special Education GENERAL BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 406,865.25 624.90 2,278.30 25,346.95 1,547.33 70.00 137,058.00 10,870.00 95,372.00 380,000.00 2,055,000.00 675,000.00 436,732.73 243,300.00 3,110,000.00 27,391,350.02 46,080.00 $37,702,930.41 Liabilities and Reserves Overestimates County Assessments TB Hospital Maintenance 7,368.99 Middlesex County Tax 73,265.95 State Assessments Parks and Reservations 7,237.58 Sewage Bonds 24,705.36 MBTA 59.04 Metro Air Pollution Control Dist. 180.55 Loans Authorized and Unissued Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Fees Sale of Real Estate Premium on Sale of Bonds Receipts Reserved for Special Purpose Insurance Claims Council on Aging Mini -Bus Conservation Fund Harrington Seeding Forest Fund Sub -Division Colonial Acres -Section 3 Idlewylde Farm Vinebrook Realty Overlay Reserved for Abatement Levy of 1976 Levy of 1977 Levy of 1978 Levy of 1979 Overlay Surplus Revenue Reserved until Collected Motor Vehicle Excise Special Assessments Tax Titles and Possessions Departmental Water Aid to Highways Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Reserve for Petty Cash Surplus Revenue 23,164.13 31,756.52 159.00 4,511.59 119.75 787.79 18.38 4,571.16 14,104.93 2,465.56 1,463.40 5,182.49 46,335.51 296,920.01 937,475.75 4,969.72 60,037.97 24,369.49 436,732.73 243,300.00 112,817.47 3,110,000.00 55,079.65 26,579.16 349,901.41 14.70 1,706,885.66 10,193.66 1,000.00 2,008,313.77 $37,702,930.41 GENERAL BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE A2 GENERAL ACCOUNTS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 Assets Liabilities and Reserves Cash In Banks 11,321.93 Investments 115,000.00 126,321.93 PL 92-512 Fund Authorized Appropriations 466,138.81 Authorized Appropriations PL 92-512 Council on Aging Expenses #2380/79 26,820.00 Mystic Valley Mental Health #3310/79 30,853.00 Community Services #3330/79 34,617.00 Police Expenses #3800/79 25,000.00 Street Lights Expenses #5600/79 250,000.00 PW Equipment Art. 24/79 84,500.00 Community Services #3330/78 2,327.69 Sewer Mains and Systems Art. 19/77 12,021.12 466,138.81 General Revenue Sharing Fund PL 92-512 126,321.93 592,460.74 592,460.74 GENERAL BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1979 Special Assessments and Debts SCHEDULE B1 APPORTIONED ASSESSMENTS DUE IN SEWER SIDEWALK STREET WATER TOTAL 1979 $ 76,961.03 $1,079.76 $ 16,505.59 $ 500.53 $ 95,046.91 1980 72,065.99 1,012.96 15,330.81 445.56 88,855.32 1981 66,335.29 875.68 14,398.26 371.73 81,980.96 1982 63,083.80 721.52 11,846.15 351.73 76,003.20 1983 56,394.55 634.82 10,696.97 351.73 68,078.07 1984 53,712.11 579.09 9,608.78 351.73 64,251.71 1985 49,146.60 481.06 8,328.96 301.15 58,257.77 1986 42,330.32 381.53 7,417.91 298.20 50,427.96 1987 38,725.77 295.60 6,218.22 298.20 45,537.79 1988 35,834.52 216.37 5,220.96 280.20 41,552.05 1989 35,065.03 185.12 3,839.95 280.20 39,370.30 1990 32,664.19 171.42 3,839.95 280.20 36,955.76 1991 28,139.48 158.12 3,747.83 18.00 32,063.43 1992 25,265.69 137.41 2,117.50 18.00 27,538.60 1993 21,560.59 63.24 1,340.09 18.00 22,981.92 1994 19,040.77 11.06 1,340.09 18.00 20,409.92 1995 13,283.93 11.06 1,149.95 6.75 14,451.69 1996 7,567.05 11.06 425.42 6.75 8,010.28 1997 3,111.70 6.75 3,118.45 1998 291.56 291.56 Total $740,579.97 $7,026.88 $123,373.39 $4,203.41 $875,183.65 SCHEDULE B2 LAND SEWER SIDEWALK STREET WATER TOTAL Town Owned $ 86,564.64 $ 8,952.46 $40,951.48 $3,121.01 $139,589.59 Other 73,458.97 1,788.05 3,391.30 2,587.50 81,225.82 Total $160,023.61 $10,740.51 $44,342.78 $5,708.51 $220,815.41 SUSPENDED ASSESSMENTS REVENUE ACCOUNTS - JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE C Inside Debt Limit: Sewer Trunk Construction 1950 Sunnyfield Area 1952 Trunk Construction 1959 Trunk Construction 1960 Woodhaven Area 1964 Trunk Construction 1967 Mains Construction 1975 Mains Construction 1978 Mains Construction 1979 General Library Addition 1973 Conservation 1 1975 Conservation 2 1977 Conservation 3 1978 Conservation 4 1979 Cemetery Land 1979 Outside Debt Limit: School Estabrook 1960 High Addition 1963 Bridge 1965 Bowman 1966 Clarke Junior High 1971 Total Funded or Fixed Debt DEBT ACCOUNTS - JUNE 30, 1979 143 $ 5,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 125,000.00 315,000.00 330,000.00 150,000.00 255,000.00 725,000.00 20,000.00 415,000.00 315,000.00 470,000.00 70,000.00 $1,235,000.00 2,015,000.00 $3,250,000.00 100,000.00 640,000.00 390,000.00 470,000.00 860,000.00 $2,460,000.00 $5,710,000.00 Trusts and Investments SCHEDULE D JUNE 30, 1979 In Custody of Trustees of Public Trust Cemetery Funds Emma I. Fiske - Flower William B. Foster Charles E. French Colonial Herbert Hilton Henry S. Raymond Charles Lymon Weld Louise E. Wilkins - Flower Perpetual Care Funds Colonial Cemetery Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Library Fund Sarah E. Raymond Park Funds Geneva M. Brown Leroy S. Brown Frederick L. Emery Orin W. Fiske George I. Gilmore Hayes Fountain Everett M. Mulliken Edith Redmon George C. Smith George W. Taylor - Flag George W. Taylor - Tree Albert Ball Tenny Memorial Williim Augustus Tower Memorial School Funds Matthew Allen Memorial Hollie C. Blake - Prize Robert P. Clapp Charles E. French - Medal Harrington Memorial Elsa W. Regestein F. Foster & Tenney Sherburne Ellen A. Stone Welfare Funds Beals Samuel J. Bridge Jonas Gammel Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Harriet R. Gilmore In Custody of Town Treasurer Seedling Town Forest - Harrington Fund Conservation Fund Retirement Stabilization Fund 144 $ 780.13 341.07 2,260.73 9,787.17 3,818.01 4,861.26 105.05 21,953.42 1,713.06 89,931.76 285,566.20 377,211.02 6,513.86 5,477.59 5,277.39 1,195.82 26,985.90 1,095.43 13,270.15 835.13 2,562.65 3,100.29 3,260.04 9,887.87 19,899.87 323.39 1,403.29 1,289.66 7,566.45 13,317.78 1,257.78 27,006.27 2,470.25 5,419.96 18,005.12 1,090.42 2,254.65 894.61 547.74 99,361.99 54,634.87 27,664.76 740.24 18,316.45 103,762.01 581,373.80 122,818.70 TRUSTS AND INVESTMENTS TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE D (cont.) JUNE 30, 1979 In Custody of Cary Library Trustees Cary Memorial General Fund Beals Memorial Fund Book Purchase Fund Leroy Brown Fund Geneva Brown Fund Laura M. Brigham Fund Alice Butler Cary Fund Maria Cary Fund Ann E. Ferry Fund Goodwin Musical Collection Fund Lewis L. Hoyt Fund Nelson W. Jenney Fund Sue Medeiros Fund Emma Ostrom Nichols Fund Pauline W. Pierce Fund Jone Phinney Fund Sarah Elizabeth Raymond Fund Caira Robbins Fund George W. Sarno Fund Warren Sherburne Fund Abbie C. Smith Fund Jones Stuart Smith Fund Pearl Toback Feld Fund War Parents Book Memorial Fund Wellington Fund Sub Total Edith Child Bequest Fund (partial) Cary Memorial General Income Fund $ 12,260.95 1,100.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 3,100.00 2,958.50 400.00 1,680.00 1,100.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 949.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 2,000.00 300.00 300.00 4,020.00 1,000.00 11,072.50 666.14 1,800.00 1,100.00 56,107.09 260,412.19 16,751.49 333,270.77 Total Cash and Securities $1,037,463.27 145 SCHEDULE E School Diamond Junior High Estabrook High Addition Bridge Bowman Clarke Junior High Total School General Purpose Library Addition Conservation 1 Conservation 2 Conservation 3 Conservation 4 Cemetery Total General Purpose Sewer Amount of Date of Rate of Original Issue Interest Issue 08-01-58 2.90% 07-15-60 3.60% 04-01-63 3.00% 02-15-65 3.00% 01-15-66 3.50% 05-01-71 3.75% 07-15-73 08-15-75 06-01-77 06-15-78 06-15-79 06-15-79 4.50% 4.70% 3.50% 4.15% 4.85% 4.85% Trunk Construction 03-01-50 1.75% Sunnyfield Area 08-01-52 2.00% Trunk Construction 05-15-59 3.40% Trunk Construction 08-01-59 3.90% Trunk Construction 07-15-60 3.60% Woodhaven Area 02-01-64 3.10% Trunk Construction 08-15-67 3.80% Mains Construction 08-15-75 4.70% Mains Construction 06-15-78 4.15% Mains Construction 06-15-79 4.85% Total Sewer GRAND TOTAL 2,050,000.00 1,045,000.00 3,200,000.00 1,345,000.00 1,510,000.00 4,300,000.00 13,450,000.00 1,375,000.00 50,000.00 765,000.00 425,000.00 470,000.00 70,000.00 3,155,000.00 190,000.00 175,000.00 210,000.00 100,000.00 330,000.00 500,000.00 750,000.00 835,000.00 200,000.00 255,000.00 3,545,000.00 FISCAL YEAR 1979 Principal Outstanding Paid Balance FY 1979 June 30, 1979 100,000.00 50,000.00 160,000.00 65,000.00 80,000.00 430,000.00 885,000.00 125,000.00 10,000.00 175,000.00 110,000.00 420,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 165,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 640,000.00 390,000.00 470,000.00 860,000.00 2,460,000.00 725,000.00 20,000.00 415,000.00 315,000.00 470,000.00 70,000.00 2,015,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 125,000.00 315,000.00 330,000.00 150,000.00 255,000.00 315,000.00 1,235,000.00 47,580.00 Interest Paid Due in FY 1980 FY 1979 Principal Interest 1,450.00 ---- ---- 4,500.00 50,000.00 2,700.00 24,000.00 160,000.00 19,200.00 13,650.00 65,000.00 11,700.00 19,250.00 80,000.00 16,450.00 48,375.00 430,000.00 32,250.00 111,225.00 785,000.00 82,300.00 35,437.50 100,000.00 30,375.00 1,175.00 10,000.00 705.00 20,650.00 150,000.00 14,525.00 17,637.50 105,000.00 13,072.50 --- 96,000.00 22,795.00 14,000.00 3,395.00 475,000.00 84,867.50 74,900.00 175.00 450.00 340.00 292.50 1,350.00 4,650.00 12,635.00 19,387.50 8,300.00 20,150,000.00 1,620,000.00 5,710,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 165,000.00 50,000.00 55,000.00 360,000.00 Year of Maturity 1979 1981 1983 1985 1985 1981 1987 1981 1982 1982 1984 1984 87.50 1980 350.00 1983 --- 1979 97.50 1980 810.00 1981 3,875.00 1984 11,305.00 1988 11,632.50 1981 6,225.00 1982 12,367.50 1984 46,750.00 233,705.00 1,620,000.00 213,917.50 lsoiasul pup Jcia( uMos APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE F Amounts Appropriated Accounts Total Approp.& Balance Balances at 1979 Town Meeting (Voted at 1978 Annual Town Meeting) Expenditures Transfer 6/30/79 To E & D To 1980 FY Fiscal Year 1980 Fiscal Year 1979 Selectmen Personal Services 47,528.95 52,746.00 5,217.05 5,217.05 28,570.00 Expenses 5,803.65 7,025.00 1,221.35 836.35 385.00 7,473.00 Town Manager Personal Services 81,805.14 82,322.00 516.86 516.86 101,880.00 Expenses 6,479.68 6,600.00 120.32 120.32 6,600.00 Town Manager's Jurisdiction Temporary Help & Overtime 13,825.62 24,000.00 10,174.38 10,174.38 24,000.00 Clerical Services 8,764.87 8,765.00 .13 .13 8,799.00 Office Furniture & Fixture 502.84 1,500.00 997.16 856.16 141.00 1,000.00 General Professional Services 12,143.14 13,000.00 856.86 856.86 15,000.00 Fire & Police Medical Expenses 6,689.01 7,000.00 310.99 310.99 5,500.00 Director of Guides 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Out -Of -State Travel 4,005.09 6,000.00 1,994.91 1,994.91 6,000.00 Tuition -Training Fees 10,277.26 14,000.00 3,722.74 3,722.74 12,200.00 In -State Travel 8,245.43 10,000.00 1,754.57 1,754.57 10,000.00 Selectmen's Jurisdiction Safety Program Expenses 316.41 1,000.00 683.59 683.59 770.00 Town Clerk f+ Personal Services 52,588.41 52,589.00 .59 .59 52,792.00 op Expenses -Vital Statistics 968.75 1,100.00 131.25 69.25 62.00 11,600.00 .4 Board of Appeals -Personal Services 11,571.82 11,572.00 .18 .18 11,617.00 Expenses 1,718.37 2,585.00 866.63 477.59 389.04 2,340.00 Planning Board -Personal Services 37,837.02 40,178.00 2,340.98 2,340.98 40,333.00 Expenses 4,149.62 4,555.00 405.38 345.48 59.90 4,675.00 Group Insurance 737,223.44 762,000.00 24,776.56 24,776.56 762,000.00 Unemployment Compensation Insurance 15,418.32 60,000.00 44,581.68 43,581.68 1,000.00 60,000.00 Munic. Prop. & Wrkm. Comp. 250,904.00 291,203.00 40,299.00 40,299.00 306,503.00 Printing Town Report 4,944.24 10,000.00 5,055.76 5,055.76 9,000.00 Legal Fees 51,775.00 51,775.00 45,000.00 Legal Expenses 13,837.16 13,837.16 12,000.00 Election/Selectmen 12,846.03 13,165.00 318.97 318.97 10,550.00 Election/Town Clerk 14,997.71 15,800.00 802.29 802.29 11,720.00 Board of Registrars Personal Services 6,363.39 7,061.00 697.61 697.61 7,068.00 Expenses 7,859.59 9,600.00 1,740.41 1,740.41 12,450.00 Appropriation Committee 3,234.00 3,800.00 566.00 566.00 950.00 Misc. Committees & Boards 1,933.78 2,450.00 516.22 166.22 350.00 2,450.00 Council on Aging (a) (a) Town Celebration Committee 6,903.76 7,000.00 96.24 96.24 7,000.00 Historic Districts Commission 1,899.78 1,900.00 .22 .22 1,800.00 (a) $24,220.00 was appropriated and expended of General Revenue Funds for F.Y. 1979; $26,820.00 in General Revenue Sharing Funds was appropriated for F.Y. 1980 slun000v uopppdoiddv APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE F (cont) Amounts Appropriated Accounts Total Approp.& Balance Balances at 1979 Town Meeting (Voted at 1978 Annual Town Meeting) Expenditures Transfer 6/30/79 To E & D To 1980 FY Fiscal Year 1980 Fiscal Year 1979 Conservation Commission 5,018.65 10,090.00 5,071.35 634.75 4,436.60 10,455.00 Recreation Committee Personal Services 104,331.27 109,533.00 5,201.73 5,201.73 105,119.00 Expenses 16,188.21 24,800.00 8,611.79 5,785.70 2,826.09 21,000.00 Treasurer/Tax Collector Personal Services 77,875.19 77,876.00 .81 .81 78,176.00 Expenses 11,827.85 27,033.00 15,205.15 2,024.14 13,181.01 17,033.00 Foreclosurer & Redemption 2,703.19 3,120.00 416.81 416.81 1,120.00 Comptroller Personal Services 95,916.14 96,062.00 145.86 145.86 96,432.00 Expenses 3,181.19 3,200.00 18.81 18.81 3,200.00 Comptroller's Jurisdiction Office Mach/Capital Outlay 2,170.82 4,300.00 2,129.18 53.40 2,075.78 4,300.00 Office Mach/Maint. & Repair 5,437.17 6,500.00 1,062.83 62.83 1,000.00 6,500.00 Office Services/Copier & Supplies 7,079.61 8,000.00 920.39100.43 819.96 8,300.00 Metered Mail 20,140.31 20,250.00 109.69 109.69 19,280.00 Assessor's Department Personal Services 57,891.24 58,061.00 169.76 169.76 58,254.00 Expenses 7,474.54 8,300.00 825.46 57.46 768.00 8,300.00 Health Department 00 Personal Services 41,839.46 41,840.00 .54 .54 42,001.00 Expenses 2,693.46 10,455.00 7,761.54 7,545.54 216.00 10,000.00 Mystic Valley Mental Health (b) (b) Tri Community Health Services 3,501.50 6,800.00 3,298.50 3,298.50 6,800.00 Community Services (c) 2,327.69 (c) Rabies Clinic 1,573.34 2,410.00 836.66 836.66 2,410.00 Health Dept's. Jurisdiction -Dog Officer Personal Services 16,334.24 16,383.00 48.76 48.76 16,437.00 Expenses 3,062.61 4,475.00 1,412.39 1,317.39 95.00 4,875.00 Police Department Personal Services -Officers & Staff 303,788.01 308,689.00 4,900.99 4,900.99 309,681.00 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining 519,772.18 567,355.00 (d) 47,582.82 47,582.82 872,695.00 Expenses 113,823.15 115,525.00 (e) 1,701.85 1,701.85 118,000.00 (e) Parking Meter Maint. 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 Fire Department Personal Services -Management & Staff 80,620.57 80,626.00 5.43 5.43 82,918.00 Personal Services -Collective Bargaining 991,135.28 993,800.00 2,664.72 2,664.72 999,766.00 Expenses 80,647.12 82,175.00 1,527.88 209.89 1,317.99 79,750.00 (b) $30,853.00 was appropriated and $30,852.00 expended of G.R.S. Funds for F.Y. 1979; $30,853.00 in G.R.S. Funds was appropriated for F.Y. 1980 (c) $36,297.00 was appropriated and $30,294.64 expended of G.R.S. Funds for F.Y. 1979; $34,617.00 in G.R.S. Funds was appropriated for F.Y. 1980 (d) An additional $291,930.00 of G.R.S. Funds was appropriated and expended in F.Y. 1979; and no appropriation was made in F.Y. 1980 (e) An additional $25,000.00 of G.R.S. Funds was appropriated and expended in F.Y. 1979 for police vehicles, and a similar appropriation was made in F.Y. 1980 SINnoJDV NOIWVIUdQ ddj SCHEDULE F (cont) Accounts (Voted at 1978 Annual Town Meeting) Fiscal Year 1979 Local Disaster Services Personal Services Expenses Inspection Department Personal Services Expenses Department of Public Works -Coll. Barg. Management & Staff P.S. Expenses Engineering Dept. Personal Services Expenses Town Building Maintenance Personal Services Expenses Highway Maintenance Expenses Road Machinery Expenses Snow Removal Expenses Traffic Regulation & Street Signs Street Lights Sewer Maintenance Garbage Collection -Contract Sanitary Landfill Water Maintenance & Water Services Park Expenses Insect Supression Shade Tree Expenses Dutch Elm Disease Cemeteries Expenses Veterans' Benefits Personal Services Administration Aid and Expenses Graves Registration Soldiers Burials Library Personal Services Expenses (f) $250,000.00 has been appropriated from APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Total Expenditures 500.00 69, 750.40 2,666.69 970,980.26 281,808.95 7,715.68 164,409.84 2,874.11 60,445.80 141,658.49 67,889.98 153,273.63 93,735.83 22,300.21 223,212.43 61,739.60 72,000.00 90,351.95 27,260.39 52,513.99 9,579.79 9,379.62 2,331.24 10,792.51 9,493.90 147.27 21,413.02 343.50 373,798.97 135,798.25 Approp.& Transfer 1,500.00 1,000.00 70,382.00 2,813.00 1,014,574.00 309,929.00 11,100.00 189,075.00 6,050.00 62,468.00 152,700.00 68,300.00 153,300.00 120,650.00 23,500.00 250,000.00 62,900.00 72,000.00 108,750.00 48,300.00 60,050.00 10,500.00 9,600.00 4,200.00 10,800.00 9,494.00 150.00 48,000.00 400.00 250.00 375,713.00 135,800.00 G.R.S. funds for F.Y. 1980 Amounts Appropriated Balance Balances at 1979 Town Meeting 6/30/79 To E & D To 1980 FY Fiscal Year 1980 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 631.60 631.60 146.31 43,593.74 43,593.74 28,120.05 28,120.05 3,384.32 3,284.98 146.31 99.34 24,665.16 24,665.16 3,175.89 1,386.29 1,789.60 2,022.20 2,022.20 11,041.51 2,851.51 8,190.00 410.02 .02 410.00 26.37 26.37 26,914.17 25,120.66 1,793.51 1,199.79 887.98 311.81 26,787.57 26,787.57 1,160.40 771.15 389.25 18,398.05 18,398.05 21,039.61 5,137.64 15,901.97 7,536.01 3,548.16 3,987.85 920.21 920.21 220.38 205.38 15.00 1,868.76 207.76 1,661.00 7.49 7.49 .10 .10 2.73 2.73 26,586.98 21,586.98 5,000.00 56.50 56.50 250.00 250.00 1,914.03 1,914.03 1.75 1.75 750.00 500.00 70,653.00 1,295.00 1,027,962.00 311,122.00 11,100.00 189,803.00 4,800.00 62,709.00 168,143.00 154,900.00 149,500.00 120,775.00 24,300.00 (f) 63,338.00 72,000.00 65,290.00 35,800.00 46,600.00 1,200.00 9,600.00 4,200.00 13,292.00 9,531.00 150.00 42,000.00 400.00 250.00 376,863.00 128,625.00 SINLIODDV NOILVIHdOUddV SCHEDULE F (cont.) Accounts (Voted at 1978 Annual Town Meeting) Fiscal Year 1979 Board of Retirement Contributory Pension Fund Pension Funding Non -Contributory Pension Expenses Education/Public Schools Regional Voc. Tech. High School Interest on Debt Tax & Bond Anticipation Loans Maturing Debt Article 5, 1978 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Total Approp.& Expenditures Transfer 624,330.00 100,000.00 178,636.19 4,950.00 15,499,176.88 Assessment 511,244.00 205,145.00 204,095.60 1,460,000.00 (g) An additional $324,288.00 from State and (h) An additional $372,648.00 from State and 624,330.00 100,000.00 181,000.00 4,950.00 15,870,552.00 517,364.00 207,768.00 238,667.00 1,460,000.00 66,275.00 Amounts Appropriated Balance Balances at 1979 Town Meeting 6/30/79 To E & D To 1980 FY Fiscal Year 1980 2,363.81 2,363.81 (g)371,375.12 6,120.00 2,623.00 34,571.40 261,530.64 109,844.48 6,120.00 2,623.00 34,571.40 66,275.00 66,275.00 721,897.00 200,000.00 181,000.00 5,225.00 16,107,439.00(h) 442,571.00 175,361.00 275,000.00 1,455,000.00 270,000.00 Federal Funds and $15,000.00 from Athletic funds were appropriated in F.Y. 1979 Federal Funds and $25,000.00 from Athletic funds were appropriated in F.Y. 1980 SINfOOOV NOIZNIUdOdddV Schedule F (cont.) 1979 Articles Conservation Land/EAT Realty Trust -Art. 43, '79 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Original Total Approp. & Balance Appropriation Expenditure Transfer Balance To E & D To 1980 FY 144,000.00* 144,000.00 144,000.00 144,000.00 1978 Articles Unpaid Bills - Art. 7 10,884.06 10,884.06 10,884.06 Reserve Fund - Art. 8 200,000.00 136,787.84 136,787.84 136,787.84 Water Mains - Art. 16 25,000.00 23,784.76 25,000.00 1,215.24 1,215.24 Sewer Mains - Art. 19 2,500,000.00* 162,163.11 455,000.00 292,836.89 292,836.89 Road Machinery - Art. 21 116,700.00 (1) Engineering Study/Drainage System -Art. 23 35,000.00 25,910.00 35,000.00 9,090.00 9,090.00 Engineering Services/Inflow- Sewer-Art. 24 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 Westview Cemetery Devel-Art. 25 24,000.00 71.59 15,000.00 14,928.41 14,928.41 Land/Cemetery Devel-Art. 26 70,000.00* 70,000.00 70,000.00 Reconditioning Fire Engine -Art. 27 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Collection of Recyclables-Art. 28 45,000.00 44,000.00 45,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 F+ Engineering Study/Waste CR Transfer -Art. 29 40,000.00 435.48 40,000.00 39,564.52 39,564.52 t+ Revaluation of Taxable Property Art. 30 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 Off -Duty Work Detail - Art. 31 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Parker School Maint.-Art. 34 10,000.00 5,162.80 10,000.00 4,837.20 4,837.20 Final Plan Spec/Centre Pool-Art.35 45,000.00 38,000.00 45,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 Bicycle Path -Art. 36 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 Conservation Land/D. Wilson Art. 39 85,000.00* 76,873.25 76,873.25 Conservation Land/Johnson Art. 40 64,400.00* 64,400.00 64,400.00 Conservation Land/Sowkow-Art. 42 10,500.00* 10,500.00 10,500.00 Conservation Land/Swan-Art. 43 196,500.00* 115,000.00 115,000.00 Conservation Fund -Art. 46 19,000.00 Total of fund as of June 30, 1979 is 19,104.24 Street Construction/Cushing St. Art. 51 50,000.00 19.25 50,000.00 49,980.75 49,980.75 Street Construction/Banks Ave. Art. 52 78,000.00 75.00 78,000.00 77,925.00 77,925.00 Street Construction/Tucker Ave. Art. 53 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 Street Acceptance -Art. 54 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 (i) Of the $116,700.00 appropriated from G.R.S. funds, $110,834.35 was expended in F.Y. 1979-$84,500.00 was appropriated in F.Y. 1980 from G.R.S. funds * Bonded APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Schedule F (cont.) APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Original Total Approp. & Balance Appropriation Expenditure Transfer Balance To E & D To 1980 FY 1978 Carryover Office Furniture & Fixtures General Professional Services Out -Of -State Travel In -State Travel Planning Board Expenses Munic. Prop. & Wrkmn. Comp. Foreclosure & Redemption Comptroller's Expenses Office Mach/Capital Outlay Office Mach/Maint. & Repair Office Services/Copier & Supplies Health Expenses Dog Officer's Expenses Fire Dept. Personal Services Fire Expenses Dept. of Public Works -Collective Bargaining Town Bldg. Maint. Expenses Highway Maint. Expenses Road Machinery Expenses Snow Removal Expenses Traffic Regulation & Street Signs Sewer Maint. & Sewer Services Sanitary Landfill Park Expenses Shade Tree Dutch Elm Disease Veterans' Benefit -Aid & Expenses School Expenses 1977 Articles Drains Construction -Art. 16 38,700.00 Water Const/Banks & Grandview Ave. Art. 17 Sewer Main/Grandview Ave. -Art. 19 357,000.00 Road Machinery Equipment -Art. 22 125,945.00 Chap. 90/Highway Construction Hancock St. -Art. 23 60,000.00 Engineering Services/Drainage System -Art. 24 35,000.00 Westview Cemetery Devel.-Art. 25 18,000.00 Revaluation of Taxable Prop. Art. 28 1,000.00 Collection of Recyclables-Art. 31 45,000.00 Prelim. Plan/Reconstr. Center Pool -Art. 34 19,500.00 Conserv. Land/M.C.Meagher Art. 47 5,000.00 835.50 1,056.00 220.50 220.50 2,700.00 2,900.00 200.00 200.00 23.83 23.83 180.00 180.00 693.30 702.85 9.55 9.55 3,269.00 12,000.00 8,731.00 8,731.00 1,236.95 1,236.95 539.51 539.51 999.00 1,004.00 5.00 5.00 963.88 976.00 12.12 12.12 422.91 422.91 146.50 146.50 33.67 81.46 47.79 47.79 12,500.00 (12,500.00) 1,065.85 1,345.62 279.77 279.77 1,008.47 1,363.49 355.02 355.02 18,827.33 18,925.98 98.65 98.65 848.57 985.70 137.13 137.13 149.55 195.17 45.62 45.62 9,909.61 9,913.75 4.14 4.14 4,395.60 4,395.60 9,780.43 10,295.69 515.26 515.26 1,020.78 1,020.78 53.75 53.75 370.65 5,000.00 4,629.35 4,629.35 66,667.11 66,934.24 267.13 267.13 11,952.23 37,016.20 25,063.97 118,156.15 118,156.15 60,000.00 60,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 2,874.81 3,790.17 915.36 265.63 1,000.00 734.37 360.48 895.68 535.20 535.20 3,522.50 7,802.00 4,279.50 4,279.50 5,000.00 5,000.00 (12,500.00) 25,063.97 60,000.00 915.36 734.37 5,000.00 SJNnoDWW NOIZNI1dOHdd,/ Schedule F (cont.) 1977 Articles (cont'd) Conser. Land/Tax Title -Art. 48 Street Acceptance -Art. 57 1977 Carry-over Comptroller's Expenses School Expenses 1976 Articles Trunk Sewer/Marrett Rd. - Art. 21 Trunk Sewer/Constitution Rd. Art. 22 Engineering Services/Sewer System Study -Art. 25 Chap. 90/Hancock St. -Art. 26 Eng. Services/Drain Study-Art.28 *Flag Pole/Battlegreen-Art. 32 Revaluation of Taxable Prop. Art. 33 Traffic Control Signal/Waltham & Worthen -Art. 34 Improv. Ballfield/Harrington School -Art. 38 Conserv. Land/M. West -Art. 44 Selectmen Land/Goodwin Art. 55 Conserv. Land/Grassland St. Art. 61 Conserv. Land/EAT Realty Trust Art. 56 Street Constr/Crescent Rd. Art. 65 Street Constr/Briggs Rd. Art. 66 Street Constr/Great Rock Rd. Art. 67 1975 Articles Drains Constr.-Art. 17 Sidewalk Constr.-Art. 19 Sewer Mains -Art. 20 Trunk Sewer/Moon Hill -Art. 22 Chap. 90/Hancock St. -Art. 26 Reimbursing Subdividers -Art. 32 Engineering Services -Art. 33 Paths for Walking & Bicycling Art. 38 Conserv. Land/May-Art. 42 Revaluation of Taxable Prop. Art. 78 *Bonded Original Appropriation 500.00 1,000.00 100,000.00 13,000.00 20,000.00 60,000.00 25,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 7,000.00 28,800.00* 25,000.00 500.00 56,000.00* 77,000.00 37,900.00 24,500.00 40,000.00 21,000.00 340,000.00 67,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 48,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 30,000.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Total Expenditure 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Approp. & Transfer 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,002.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100.00 2,000.00 24,115.84 76,813.25 37,850.00 24,500.00 341.00 711.24 173,299.12 22,056.59 24,659.91 13,000.00 100.00 60,000.00 2,000.00 1,177.93 15,000.00 24,862.20 1,467.69 25,000.00 56,000.00 76,813.25 37,850.00 24,500.00 5,028.35 11,623.34 192,496.76 22,056.59 60,000.00 37.70 30,721.20 5,000.00 1,058.75 30,000.00 Balance 4,002.00 13,000.00 60,000.00 1,177.93 15,000.00 746.36 1,467.69 25,000.00 56,000.00 4,687.35 10,912.10 19,197.64 60,000.00 37.70 6,061.29 5,000.00 1,058.75 30,000.00 Balance To E & D To 1980 FY 4,002.00 37.70 13,000.00 60,000.00 1,177.93 15,000.00 746.36 1,467.69 25,000.00 56,000.00 4,687.35 10,912.10 19,197.64 60,000.00 6,061.29 5,000.00 1,058.75 30,000.00 SINC103D NOI VzIdOUd V Schedule F (cont.) 1974 Articles Cost of Appraisals -Art. 14 1,000.00 Chap. 90/Hancock St. -Art. 25 60,000.00 Reconstructing Tennis Court Art. 42 31,000.00 Conserv. Land/Graziano-Art. 46 40,000.00 Conserv. Land/Hillside Ave. Art. 48 15,000.00 Conserv. Easement/Vinebrook Art. 52 11,000.00 L.H.A. Plan/Low Income Housing Art. 68 21,000.00 Off Duty -Art. 71 2,000.00 Plan. Board Study/Wet Land Art. 85 5,000.00 Plan. Board Study/Lex. Master Plan -Art. 86 5,000.00 1973 Articles Supplemental Sewer -Art. 12 25,000.00 Drains Constr.-Art. 17 50,000.00 F+ Engineering Design & Survey c46 n Art. 26 8,000.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT Original Total Approp. & Balance Appropriation Expenditure Transfer Balance To E & D To 1980 FY Brooks & Streams Cleaning Art. 29 15,000.00 Library Addition -Art. 34C 1,015,000.00* Conserv. Land/Porter-Waymint Art. 55 90,000.00 Conserv. Easement/Johnson Prop. Art. 58 5,000.00 1972 Articles Selectmen Appraisals & Options Art. 14 2,500.00 Conserv. Land/Munroe Brook Art. 61 6,000.00 1971 Articles New Jr. High -Art. 2, 1/71 4,300,000.00* Conserv. Buffer Strip/Turning Mill -Art. 10, 6/71 35,000.00 Disaster Communication System Art. 41 5,000.00 *Bonded 4,472.62 1,000.00 1,000.00 60,000.00 55,527.38 60.00 3,237.88 3,177.88 8,200.00 8,200.00 4,086.98 5,507.00 718.40 3,312.45 4,800.00 225.00 4,674.00 6,500.00 4,995.00 7,696.69 7,696.69 1,039.00 1,039.00 6,070.72 6,070.72 1,888.00 1,888.00 3,953.95 3,953.95 1,868.50 1,868.50 4,644.55 4,644.55 5,170.70 1,083.72 7,459.50 1,952.50 11,909.86 11,191.46 3,312.45 4,003.60 4,003.60 4,800.00 1,825.00 1,600.00 5,170.40 5,170.40 4,674.00 (6,500.00) 5,000.00 5.00 3,177.88 3,953.95 5.00 1,000.00 55,527.38 8,200.00 7,696.69 1,039.00 6,070.72 1,888.00 1,868.50 4,644.55 1,083.72 1,952.50 11,191.46 4,003.60 1,600.00 5,170.40 (6,500.00) sLNno3DV NOTIVIUdOddd Schedule F (cont.) APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT Original Total Approp. & Appropriation Expenditure Transfer 1970 Articles Reimbursing Subdividers Art. 30 10,000.00 Land Purchase/Woburn St. Art. 48 120,000.00 Wallis Court/Mass. Ave. Art. 49 12,000.00 1969, 68, 65 & 63 Articles Conserv. Land -Art. 75, 82 & 83, 1969 2,500.00 Land/Harrington School & Woburn St. -Art. 58, 1968 16,600.00 Land Valleyfield -Art. 75, 1965 3,000.00 Land/Meagherville- Art. 45, 1963 10,000.00 244,030.00 17.21 37,417.78 3,200.00 750.00 750.00 2,241.00 2,685.00 5,336.93 Grand Total 27,724,262.79 29,923,613.76 Balance 17.21 (206,612.22) 3,200.00 2,241.00 2,685.00 5,336.93 Balance To E & D To 1980 FY 17.21 (206,612.22) 3,200.00 2,241.00 2,685.00 5,336.93 2,199,350.97 971,684.57 1,227,666.40 SINnoDJV NOILVIUdOIddV Schedule of Receipts JULY 1, 1978 TO JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE G Taxes Local Property 23,499,264.06 Tax Titles Redemption 7,920.62 23,507,184.68 From the Commonwealth Loss of Taxes 88,382.43 Education 1,932,809.00 2,021,191.43 25,528,376.11 Licenses and Permits Alcoholic Beverages Others Selectmen 1,261.00 Town Clerk 8,575.50 Police 2,611.50 Fire 68.00 Inspections 39,416.85 Health 1,546.00 PW Dump and S.L.F. 30,493.41 PW Drain Layer 301.00 PW Street Openings A/R 515.00 Fines and Forfeits 23,500.00 81,353.26 108,288.26 Court Fines 94,467.70 Grants and Gifts From the Federal Government Revenue Sharing P.L. 92 -512 School Aid P.L. 874 From the Commonwealth Food Services Vocational Education Transportation School Building Assistance Met co Low Income - Summer Reading Magnet Education Other School Items: PL 89 -313 Special Education PL 93-380 VIB L.E.A.D.S. PL 93 -380 Project Computer PL 94 -142 VB Trans. to Employment PL 94 -142 VIB Project Discover PL 94 -482: Basic Industrial Skills Video Taping Foods and Nutrition Occupation Information Observing the Preschooler Project "Internal Combustion" Secretarial Occupation 156 405,027.00 136,741.45 184,698.64 3,580.00 90,292.00 494,305.77 531,659.00 25,775.00 124,000.00 12,400.00 5,761.00 16,840.37 75,168.00 25,000.00 4,526.00 4,099.00 1,107.00 1,409.00 600.00 1,648.00 7,905.00 541,768.45 SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1978 TO JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE G (cont.) Grants and Gifts Other Purposes: Aid to Public Libraries Library Materials Title I Library L.S.C.A. Parent - Toddlers " Non- Resident Use Inflow Infiltrating Analysis Water Pollution Control Elder Chorus Land Management Mass. Rehabilitation Comm. Highway Fund Recreation - Special Needs Local Aid Fund From the County Dog Fund From Individuals Sewer Assessments Sidewalk Assessments Street Assessments Water Assessments Motor Vehicle Excise Parking Meter Fees Commercial Revenue Privileges Departmental 12,178.88 500.00 1,413.00 4,860.00 44,000.00 5,084.00 1,100.00 2,289.00 640.00 138,164.00 3,371.00 345,313.84 General Government Selectmen 237.48 Town Clerk 5,421.74 Collector 692.05 Assessors A/R 12,940.82 PW Engineering 358.75 Board of Appeals 2,617.70 Planning Board 604.40 Custodians Off Duty Details 878.38 Public Safety Police Insurance Claims 9,915.01 Off Duty Details 65,546.75 Other 5,192.33 80,654.09 Fire Insurance Claims 1,657.40 Other 112.00 1,769.40 Inspections 35.90 Sealer Weights and Measures 861.70 Dog Officer 6,441.75 Conservation Commission 1,635.46 Health and Sanitation Health A/R Sewer House Connections A/R Sewer Charge MDC Sanitary Landfill 157 604.00 1,407.46 6,675.00 17,645.01 2,169,687.50 4,839.09 15,764.10 105,992.64 1,590.50 20,585.53 2,611.19 1,803,068.06 47,354.79 23,751.32 91,397.70 26,331.47 2,732,059.14 130,779.86 1,850,422.85 SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1978 TO JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE G (cont.) Departmental Highways PW Insurance Claims 8,870.83 PW Off Duty Details 987.25 PW Other 94.97 Veterans' Services Reimbursement for Relief School Food Services 426,139.06 Athletics 25,584.20 Bus Tickets 14,011.30 Pupil Material Recovery 3,325.11 Adult Education 14,591.80 Driver Education 25,260.00 Tuition A/R 3,520.86 Rentals, Etc. 19,145.74 Miscellaneous 4,482.06 Custodians Off Duty Details 584.11 Recreation Programs and Activities Pensions Recoveries - cities and towns Unclassified Sale of Real Estate 7,700.00 Rentals of Municipal Buildings A/R 16,455.70 Other 2,422.10 18,877.80 Ambulance Service A/R 7,443.00 Fees and Costs 19,700.92 Telephone Commissions, etc. 515.33 Dividends group insurance 23,256.68 Workmen's Compensation Recovery 3,585.52 Public Service Enterprise 9,953.05 19,658.08 536,644.24 37,084.40 28,866.12 81,079.25 854,765.63 Water Sale of Water 858,946.79 Liens 42,971.37 House Connections 496.91 Miscellaneous 40.00 Other 415.00 Sale of Lots and Graves Care of Lots and Graves Other A/R Cemeteries Interest 21,373.50 26,102.50 22,165.91 Taxes 32,703.68 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,116.59 Assessments Paid in Advance 140.42 Committed 45,509.42 45,649.84 Investments 283,518.00 Deposits 27,444.02 Bonded Investments 10,214.04 Miscellaneous - accrued 1,285.25 Federal Revenue Sharing Investments 27,275.36 158 902,870.07 69,641.91 431,206.78 SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS JULY 1, 1978 TO JUNE 30, 1979 SCHEDULE G (cont.) Municipal Indebtedness Tax Anticipation Notes 750 000.00 Bond Anticipation Notes 344,900.00 Bond Issues 795,000.00 Premiums 159.00 Agency State Sporting Licenses County Dog Licenses Deposits from Services Sewer completed Sewer pending Water completed Water pending Payroll Deductions Federal Withholding Taxes State Withholding Taxes Employee Blue Cross Employee Life Insurance Teachers Annuities Teachers Union Dues Other Union Dues Trust Conservation Commission Westview Cemetery Agency, Trust and Investment 5,741.20 10,203.50 27,611.94 7,415.03 7,517.14 2,990.00 3,020,794.73 919,961.51 270,707.29 14,180.80 265,940.39 63,727.60 20,897.40 4,637,688.53 12,500.00 15,000.00 27,500.00 1,890,059.00 Investments Time Certificates of Deposits, etc. 56,549,047.89 61,214,236.42 Refunds General Departments General Government 975.54 Public Safety 300.04 Health and Sanitation 15.00 Highways 900.62 Veterans' Benefits 576.00 Schools (Budget $1,466.16) 1,918.28 Libraries 73.47 Unclassified 4,642.06 9,401.01 All Other 10,338.83 Federal Revenue Sharing 30.00 19,769.84 Total Receipts 95,826,943.57 159 Schedule of Payments GENERAL GOVERNMENT Schedule H July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979 Appropriation Committee Expenses 3,234.00 Selectmen Personal Services 47,528.95 Expenses Selectmen 1,000.00 Supplies 2,038.84 Services 2,764.81 Safety Programs 316.41 53,649.01 Article 14 -1972 225.00 Gift Science Materials 186.99 " Refreshment Stand 14,820.00 " Hire A Youth 16.05 15,248.04 Director of Guides 1,000.00 Town Manager Personal Services 81,805.14 Expenses Supplies 1,661.00 Services 5,305.10 88,771.24 Town Manager's Jurisdiction Temporary Help and Overtime Clerical Services Office Furniture and Fixtures Carryover 1978 General Professional Services Carryover 1978 Police and Fire Medical Out of State Travel Carryover 1978 Tuition and Training Fees In State Travel Carryover 1978 13,825.62 8,764.87 502.84 835.50 12,143.14 2,700.00 6,696.35 4,255.21 23.82 10,322.26 8,370.43 180.00 68,620.04 Printing Town Report 4,944.24 Town Insurance Group Insurance Unemployment Compensation Municipal Prop. & Workmen's Comp. Carryover 1978 737,223.44 15,418.32 250,904.00 3,269.00 Town Comptroller Personal Services 95,916.14 Expenses Supplies 1,654.27 Services 1,526.92 Carryover 1978 539.51 Carryover 1977 1,000.00 160 1,006,814.76 100,636.84 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) Town Comptroller's Jurisdiction Capital Expenditures Carryover 1978 Repairs to Office Equipment Carryover 1978 Office Services Carryover 1978 Metered Mail Town Clerk Personal Services Expenses Supplies Services 2,170.82 999.00 5,498.83 963.88 7,079.61 422.91 20,140.31 52,588.41 491.25 477.50 Registration Personal Services 6,363.39 Expenses 7,859.59 Election Jurisdiction of Selectmen 12,846.03 Jurisdiction of Town Clerk 14,997.71 Law Department Fees 51,775.00 Expenses 13,837.16 Treasurer and Collector Personal Services 77,875.19 Expenses Supplies 576.82 Services 11,251.03 Foreclosurer and Redemption 2,703.19 Carryover 1978 1,236.95 Assessors Personal Services 57,891.24 Expenses Supplies 2,495.78 Services 4,978.76 Article 28 -1977 Director of Public Works Personal Services 281,808.95 Expenses 7,715.68 Public Works Department Personal Services Off Duty Details Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Personal. Services 60,445.80 Expenses 141,658.49 Carryover 1978 1,008.47 Custodian Off Duty Details 161 37,275.36 53,557.16 14,222.98 27,843.74 65,612.16 93,643.18 65,365.78 265.63 289,524.63 970,980.26 654.81 203,112.76 881.96 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) Public Works /Engineering Personal Services Expenses Supplies Services Article 23 -1978 Article 29 -1978 Article 24 -1977 Article 25 -1976 Article 28 -1976 Article 33 -1975 Article 26 -1973 Inflow - Infiltration Analysis Grant 164,409.84 1,928.40 945.71 25,910.00 435.48 35,000.00 100.00 2,000.00 24,659.91 5,507.00 43,500.00 Board of Appeals Personal Services 11,571.82 Expenses Supplies 559.11 Services 1,159.26 Planning Board Personal Services 37,837.02 Expenses Supplies 851.31 Services 3,298.31 Carryover 1978 693.30 Community Services Expenses GRS 30,294.64 Carryover 1978 GRS 2,760.66 Total General Government PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department Personal Services 823,560.19 Personal Services GRS 291,930.00 Expenses Supplies Automotive 42,260.90 Public Safety 5,368.34 Uniforms 20,705.61 Other 11,598.16 Services Communications 13,523.06 Repairs to Auto Equipment 4,319.02 Public Safety Equipment 1,050.95 Other 5,754.90 Equipment 9,528.01 Equipment GRS 25 000.00 Off Duty Details Police & Fire 65,574.75 Insurance Claims 14,715.01 Parking Meter Maintenance Expenses Insurance Claims 162 167,283.95 137,112.39 13,290.19 42,679.94 33,055.30 3,559,280.35 1,254,599.14 80,289.76 4,000.00 150.00 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) Fire Department Personal Services 1,071,755.85 Carryover 1978 12,500.00 Expenses Automotive 12,357.34 Fuel 7,173.26 Public Safety 4,568.63 Clothing 7,128.08 Other 6,117.91 Services Communications 5,621.95 Repairs to Auto Equipment 6,959.80 Repairs to Fire Alarm System 6,256.26 Others 14,115.98 Equipment 10,353.50 Carryover 1978 1,065.85 Insurance Claims 912.40 Article 27 -1978 20,000.00 Disaster Services Personal Services Article 41 -1971 Inspection Department Personal Services Expenses Supplies Services Animal Control Personal Services Expenses Supplies Services Carryover 1978 Insect Suppression Expenses Shade Tree Expenses Carryover 1978 Dutch Elm Disease Expenses Carryover 1978 Total Public Safety HEALTH AND SANITATION 69,750.40 690.12 1,976.57 16,334.24 1,015.58 2,055.68 33.67 9,379.62 1,020.78 2,331.24 53.75 Health Department Personal Services 41,839.46 Expenses Supplies 1,604.32 Services Professional 94.85 Other 1,009.29 Carryover 1978 146.50 Mystic Valley Mental Health GRS Tri Community Health Services 163 1,165,974.41 20,912.40 500.00 4,995.00 72,417.09 19,439.17 9,579.79 10,400.40 2,384.99 2,645,642.15 44,694.42 30,852.00 3,501.50 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) Rabies Clinic Garbage Collection Sanitary Landfill Expenses 90,351.95 Carryover 1978 4,395.60 Article 28 -1978 44,000.00 Article 31 -1977 360.48 Sewer Maintenance Expenses 61,739.60 Carryover 1978 9,909.61 Sewer Services Article 19 -1978 Article 19 -1977 GRS Article 19 -1977 Article 20 -1976 GRS Article 21 -1976 Article 20 -1975 Article 22 -1975 Hanscom Field MDC Sewage Disposal Sub Division - Drains Colonial Acres Idlewylde Farm Total Health and Sanitation HIGHWAYS Highway Maintenance 162,163.11 225,590.88 118,156.15 16,132.44 100,000.00 173,299.12 22,056.59 6,675.00 15,428.84 4,895.07 Expenses 67,889.98 Carryover 1978 18,827.33 Article 51 -1978 19.25 Article 52 -1978 75.00 Article 16 -1977 11,952.23 Article 57 -1977 1,000.00 Article 65 -1976 76,813.25 Article 66 -1976 37,850.00 Article 67 -1976 24,500.00 Article 17 -1975 341.00 Article 19 -1975 711.24 Article 25 -1974 4,472.62 Article 17 -1973 4,086.98 Road Machinery Expenses 153,631.25 Carryover 1978 848.57 Insurance Claims 249.60 Article 21 -1978 GRS 110,834.35 Snow Removal Traffic Regulation Control & Street Signs Expenses 22,300.21 Carryover 1978 149.55 Insurance Claims 64.03 Article 34 -1976 24,115.84 164 1,573.34 72,000.00 94,747.55 44,360.48 71,649.21 824,073.29 20,323.91 1,207,775.70 86,717.31 161,821.57 154,479.82 111,083.95 93,735.83 22,449.76 24,179.87 Schedule H (cont.) Street Lights Total Highway Veteran's Benefits Administration Personal Services Expenses Supplies Services Aid and Expenses Cash Grants Medical Expenditures Carryover 1978 Graves Registration Total Veteran's Benefits SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS VETERAN'S BENEFITS SCHOOLS 9,493.90 112.27 35.00 17,585.24 4,361.78 412.65 Current Year Administration 747,238.23 Instruction 11,734,862.73 Other School Services Health Services 120,306.00 Transportation 308,266.00 Food Services 13,196.00 Student Body Activities 169,554.47 Programs with other Districts 431,013.00 Operational and Maintenance 1,787,518.84 Fixed Charges 40,937.00 Community Services 25,956.26 Acquisition of Fixed Assets 56,802.00 Other Expenses 64,992.51 Prior Years Administration Carryover 1978 1,305.77 Instruction Carryover 1978 65,361.34 Operational and Maintenance Custodians Off Duty Details 616.36 Article 34 -1978 5,162.80 Acquisition of Fixed Assets Article 2 -1971 4,674.00 Community Services Insurance Claims- Driver Education 1,203.53 Other Expenses Article 7 -1978 (unpaid bills) 10,884.06 Education Accounts LEADS PL 93 -380 VIB Transition to Employment PL 94 -142 VB Project Discover PL 94 -142 VIB PL 93 -380 Computer Project PL 94 -482 Occupation Information " " " Observing the Preschooler " " " Project Internal Combustion " " " Basic Industrial Skills 165 989.62 84,626.33 16,216.56 1,033.05 1,265.50 563.41 182.56 3,407.68 223,212.43 877,680.54 9,641.17 22,359.67 343.50 32,344.34 15,500,643.04 89,207.86 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) PL 94 -482 Video Taping 4,099.00 " " " Foods and Nutrition 1,107.00 PL 874 School Aid 138,808.00 ESEA Library IVB 18 362.29 PL 89 -313 Special Education 13,392.93 Children Low Income Families 23,077.00 Secretarial Occupation 107 -1 7,820.00 Magnet Program 124,000.00 METCO 511,430.39 School Lunch Revolving 640,223.19 School Bus Tickets 13,651.15 School Pupil Material Recovery 2,657.38 Adult Education 14,901.73 Driver Education 29,997.48 Education School Assessment Vocational Education Assessment 511,244.00 1,651,812.25 Total Schools 17,752,907.15 LIBRARY Cary Memorial Library Personal Services 373,798.97 Expenses Supplies 23,514.13 Services 57,342.54 Books 55,015.05 State Aid to Libraries 12,179.12 LSCA Parent - Toddlers 1,354.02 Library Medical Books 1,450.00 Library Law Books 213.15 Library Materials 5,000.00 Article 34 -1973 3,312.45 509,670.69 23,508.74 Total Library 533 179.43 PARKS Parks Expenses 53,011.99 Carryover 1978 9,825.43 Article 29 -1973 62,837.42 718.40 Total Parks 63,555.82 RECREATION Recreation Personal Services 104,331.27 Expenses Supplies 5,816.51 Services 10,371.70 Article 35 -1978 38,000.00 Article 34 -1977 3,522.50 Article 36 -1975 ORS 75.00 Article 22 -1974 60.00 Total Recreation 166 120,519.48 41,657.50 162,176.98 Schedule H (cont.) SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT Non - Contributory Pensions 178,636.19 Contributory Retirement Expenses 4,950.00 Pension Fund 624,330.00 629,280.00 Funding 100,000.00 Total Pensions and Retirement 907,916.19 UNCLASSIFIED Trustees of Public Trust and Miscellaneous Committees 1,933.78 Town Celebration Committee 6,903.76 Historical Districts Commission 1,899.78 Council on Aging Expenses GRS Carryover 1979 GRS Elder Chorus Grant Special Gifts Forum on Aging Grant Personnel Grant 24,250.00 658.18 1,089.50 46.99 Conservation Commission Expenses Fund 12,770.23 Article 46 -1978 (Fund) 19,000.00 Article 39 -1978 76,873.25 Article 40 -1978 64,400.00 Article 42 -1978 10,500.00 Article 43 -1978 115,000.00 Article 48 -1977 500.00 Article 58 -1973 4,800.00 Article 10 -1971 6,500.00 Article 48 -1970 244,030.00 Article 83 -1969 750.00 24,908.18 1,136.49 1,339.42 799.82 5,018.65 31,770.23 523,353.25 Total Unclassified 599,063.36 Water Maintenance Expenses Insurance Claims- Hydrants Water Services Article 16 -1978 Total Public Service Enterprise PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE 167 27,260.39 4,474.15 23,784.76 55,519.30 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Schedule H (cont.) CEMETERIES Cemeteries Expenses Supplies 8,334.77 Services 2,457.74 Insurance Claims 400.00 Article 25 -1978 71.59 Article 26 -1978 70,000.00 Article 25 -1977 2,874.81 Total Cemeteries Interest on Bonds Conservation Municipal Purposes Schools Sewers Tax and Bond Anticipation -Notes Total Interest Maturing Debt Conservation Municipal Purposes Schools Sewers Tax Anticipation Notes Bond Anticipation Notes Total Municipal Indebtedness Agency INTEREST MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AGENCY State Sporting Licenses County Dog Licenses Payroll Deductions Federal Withholding Taxes State Withholding Taxes Group Life & Blue Cross Tax Shelter Annuities Union Dues Teachers " School Custodians " Public Works " Fire Dept. Association Dues School Sec /Clks " Police Dept. CETA Fringe Benefits County Assessments State Assessments Total Agency 168 21,825.00 36,247.50 111,225.00 35,847.50 185,000.00 125,000.00 885,000.00 265,000.00 2,943,791.68 897,266.07 287,484.76 266,684.80 63,501.50 5,351.14 7,012.50 7,860.00 268.00 1,246.00 10,792.51 73,346.40 84,138.91 205,145.00 199,195.60 404,340.60 1,460,000.00 750,000.00 344,900.00 2,554,900.00 6,142.50 10,241.00 4,480,466.45 125.00 522,043.74 1,417,188.87 6,436,207.56 Schedule H (cont.) Trust SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TRUST Perpetual Care 10,000.00 Total Trust 10,000.00 INVESTMENT Investment General Cash Revenue Sharing Cash 55,335,292.52 2,290,979.00 Total Investment 57,626,271.52 REFUNDS Taxes Personal Property 358.91 Real Estate 21,350.52 Special Assessments Sewer 30.47 Water 7.85 Committed Interest 7.94 21,709.43 46.26 Motor Vehicle Excise 40,324.22 General Departments General Government 21.00 Health and Sanitation 5.00 Highways Street Openings A/R 40.00 Schools 14.00 Unclassified Ambulance Service A/R 64.50 Interest 186.74 Public Service Enterprise Water Rates 512.80 Liens 148.85 Miscellaneous 30.00 331.24 691.65 Cemeteries 270.00 All Others Guarantee Deposits Sewer 3,110.72 Water 2,838.31 Miscellaneous 275.65 6,224.68 Total Refunds 69,597.48 Total Payments 95,582,497.38 GRS- Payments from authorized appropriations using General Revenue Sharing Funds 169 Treasurer Cash and investments on hand July 1, 1978 Receipts and investments for fiscal 1979 Expenditures and investments for fiscal 1979 Cash and investments on hand July 1, 1979 Analysis of Cash as of June 30, 1979 CHECKING ACCOUNTS Shawmut County Bank Shawmut County Bank (Federal Revenue Sharing) New England Merchants National Bank New England Merchants National Bank (Non- Revenue) BayBank Harvard Trust Co. BayBank Middlesex BayBank Newton - Waltham Trust Co. First National Bank of Boston Old Colony Bank and Trust Co. Depositors Trust Co. State Street Bank and Trust Co. Shawmut Bank of Boston SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Shawmut County Bank Shawmut County Bank (Fed. Rev. Sharing) New England Merchants National Bank New England Merchants National Bank (Non- Revenue) BayBank Harvard Trust Co. BayBank Middlesex BayBank Newton - Waltham Trust Co. First National Bank of Boston Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust Shawmut County Bank - Payroll Bad checks Cash on hand In transit - Re- Purchase Agreement Warrants of June 29 disbursed July 6 and 13 Certificates of Deposit Repurchase Agreements (Repos) $ 36,775.75 4,449.93 12,678.12 3,867.05 21,948.20 8,100.88 10,700.21 5,000.00 999.11 3,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 $261,514.15 6,872.00 12,186.38 15,866.26 5,747.68 6,235.52 5,020.59 15,437.44 953,790.70 1,087.81 5,048.34 279,000.00 - 365,430.48 INVESTED CASH AS OF JUNE 30, 1979 $3,750,894.71 115,000.00 TREASURER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS Opening Balance Harrington Seedling Forest $ 701.89 Conservation Fund 10,667.37 Retirement Stabilization Fund -0- $11,369.26 Appropriation $ -0- 19,000.00 100,000.00 $119,000.00 Accrued Interest Disbursements $ 38.35 $ -0- 1,149.08 12,500.00 3,762.01 -0- $4,949.44 $12,500.00 $ 948,518.74 95,826,874.28 S 96,775,393.02 $ 95,450,497.38 1,324,895.64 $ 96,775,393.02 $ 1,324,895.64 $ 122,519.25 $1,282,670.72 - 80,294.33 $1,324,895.64 $3,865,894.71 Balance 6/30/79 $ 740.24 18,316.45 103, 762.01 $122,818.70 (Itemized receipts and expenditures will be found in Part II under "Receipts and Expenditures "). 170 TREASURER TAX TITLES Number of Tax Titles on hand, July 1, 1978 32 Number of Tax Titles during fiscal 1979 5 Number of Tax Titles foreclosed during fiscal 1979 -23 Number of Tax Titles redeemed during fiscal 1979 - 3 Total accounts 11 One of these accounts was redeemed July 11, 1979 10 Tax Titles remain on the books with an outstanding amount of $25,720.99 Summary Fiscal 1979 Fiscal 1980 Louis A. Zehner, Treasurer Tax Collector Real Estate Warrant $22,397,706.32 Betterments and Water Lien Warrant 194,330.26 Collected, exempted and abated as of December 31, 1979 99.4% Real Estate Warrant Omitted Real Estate Warrant 12/79 Omitted Real Estate Warrant 12/79 Betterments and Water Lien Warrant $22,180,232.40 14,042.28 9,732.36 170,592.08 Collected, exempted and abated as of December 31, 1979 98.7% Exemptions for Fiscal 1979 Veterans, Clause 22,22A, 22E Elderly, Clause 41 $107,951.36 78,714.53 Tax Title Accounts open as of December 31, 1979 1 from 1964, 1 from 1965, 1 from 1973, 2 from 1974, 1 from 1975, 1 from 1976, 2 from 1977 These 9 accounts represent $34,181.75 171 Retirement Board At the 1979 Annual Town Meeting, $721,897 was appropriated to the contributory retirement pension fund as the town's share of retirement allowances for the 1980 fiscal year and $5,225 was appropriated for the boards operating expenses. To fund the pension payments of the non - contributory members or their beneficiaries, $181,000 was appropriated. In a move to meet its future increasing retirement unfunded liability, the town appropriated $200,000. As of November 30, 1979 there were 222 contributory and 20 non - contributory retirees, an increase of 21 during the year. The income from investments amounting to over $290,000 enabled us to credit interest to members' accounts at the rate of 6.4 percent. Town employees, through payroll deductions, contributed over $360,000 to the fund. During the twelve month period ending November 30, 1979, the assets of the retirement system increased over $560,000. 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 Profit or Loss on sale of investments Refunds -Group 1 Refunds -Group 4 Annuities paid Pensions paid Expenses paid Federal Withholding taxes Income on investments Frank T. Parrish, Jr., Chairman Richard M. Perry, Secretary, Ex- officio Member Dorothy A. Ryder, Employee's Elected Representative COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET NOVEMBER 30, 1978 NOVEMBER 30, 1979 Assets $3,265,983.54 441,363.99 404,277.78 1,483.94 9,108.98 43,726.19 23,702.75 71,455.12 606,165.37 3,120.32 446.00 Liabilities $2,638,927.02 901,527.43 3,194.75 822,702.01 7,791.18 226,229.36 86,559.89 Assets $3,270,128.51 489,431.25 814,646.03 Liabilities $2,833,190.98 1,099,307.53 3,290.60 932,977.90 9,611.21 242,112.62 91,594.28 52,543.71 39.48 85,119.14 718,690.49 3,749.23 941.24 183,902.34 223,203.96 Total assets and liabilities $4,870,833.98 $4,870,833.98 DESCRIPTION U.S. GOVERNMENT $5,435,289.08 $5,435,289.08 PORTFOLIO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS November 30, 1979 BONDS PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/4 of 83 10,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 3 1/2 of 90 125,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 of 80 15,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds Reg. 4 1/4 of 75 -85 35,000 172 UTILITIES Alabama Power Co. 4 1/2 of 91 Alabama Power Co. 4 7/8 of 89 Alabama Power Co. 5 of 90 Apalachia Power Co. 4 3/8 of 92 10,000 10,000 3,000 15,000 RETIREMENT BOARD DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE DESCRIPTION UTILITIES (Continued) Arkansas Power and Light Co. 3 1/2 of 82 5,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. 8 1/4 of 99 20,000 Boston Edison Co. 4 3/4 of 95 10,000 Boston Edison Co. 9 of 99 30,000 Boston Edison Co. 9 1/4 of 2007 50,000 Boston Gas Co. 4.65 of 90 10,000 Boston Gas Co. 9 3/4 of 95 40,000 Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. 4 1/8 of 87 2,000 Cleveland Electric Illum. Co. 4 3/8 of 94 10,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 3 1/2 of 86 5,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 8 of 2003 50,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 8 1/4 of 2007 50,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 9 1/8 of 2008 50,000 Commonwealth Edison Co. 9 3/8 of 2004 50,000 Connecticut Light & Power 6 7/8 of 98 15,000 Consolidated Edison Co. 4 1/4 of 86 25,000 Consumers Power Co. 4 of 86 5,000 Consumers Power Co. 4 5/8 of 89 15,000 Duke Power Co. 8 1/2 of 2000 35,000 Duke Power Co. 7 3/4 of 2002 15,000 Duquesne Light Co. 3 1/2 of 86 5,000 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 Light Co. 3 3/4 of 83 2,000 Fall River Electric Light 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 Ohio Edison Co. 8 3/8 of 2001 Oklahoma Gas & Elec. Co. 8 5/8 of 2006 Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. 4 5/8 of 97 Pennsylvania Elec. Co. 4 1/8 of 83 Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. 9 of 2000 Philadelphia Electric Co. 3 1/8 of 83 Potomac Electric Power Co. 5 1/8 of 2001 Public Service of Colorado 8 1/4 of 2007 Public Service Co. of Indiana Inc. 3 3/8 of 84 Public Service of N.H. 3 1/4 of 84 Sierra Pacific Power 5 1/4 of 86 Southern California Edison 3 5/8 of 81 Southern California Edison 4 1/2 of 86 Texas Electric Serv. Co. 8 7/8 of 2000 Union Electric Co. 4 3/8 of 88 Union Electric Co. 4 1/2 of 95 Utah Power & Light Co. 7 of 98 Virginia Electric & Power Co. 4 3/8 of 93 5,000 Virginia Electric & Power Co. 11 of 94 100,000 Western Mass. Electric 9 1/4 of 2004 100,000 Wisconsin Public Service 7 1/4 of 99 35,000 50,000 40,000 50,000 20,000 5,000 40,000 7,000 25,000 50,000 2,000 10,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 100,000 2,000 25,000 30,000 RAILROADS PAR VALUE Burlington Northern, Inc. 7 1/4 of 86 35,000 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 4 1/2 of 92 50,000 Great Northern Railroad 3 1/8 of 90 25,000 Hocking Valley Railroad 4 1/2 of 99 15,000 Illinois Cent. R.R. Equip. Trust 7 1/4 of 86 40,000 Missouri - Pacific R.R. 4 1/4 of 90 25,000 Missouri - Pacific R.R. 4 1/4 of 2005 50,000 Norfolk & Western Railway 3 of 95 25,000 Norfolk & Western Railway 4 of 83 10,000 Northern Pacific Railway Reg. 4 of 97 25,000 St. Louis -San Francisco R.R. 4 1/4 of 80 20,000 Seaboard Coastline R.R. Equip. 9 1/4 of 82 25,000 Texas & Pacific Railway Co. 3 7/8 of 85 12,000 Union Pacific R.R. 8 of 91 50,000 TELEPHONE American Tel. and Tel. Co. 2 7/8 of 87 American Tel. and Tel. Co. 3 1/4 of 84 American Tel. and Tel. Co. 5 1/8 of 2001 American Tel. and Tel. Co. 5 1/2 of 97 American Tel. and 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 4.25 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. and Tel. Co. 4 3/8 of 88 Mountain States Tel. and Tel. Co. 5 1/2 of 2005 Mountain States Tel. and Tel. Co. 8 5/8 of 18 Northwestern Bell Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2005 New York Tel. Co. 4 5/8 of 2004 New York Tel. Co. 7 1/2 of 2009 New York Telephone 7 7/8 of 2017 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. and Tel. Co. 4 of 83 Southern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co. 4 3/8 of 98 Southern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co. 4 3/8 of 2001 Southern Bell Tel. and Tel. Co. 7 5/8 of 2013 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. 5 3/8 of 2006 Wisconsin Tel. Co. 8 of 2014 5,000 5,000 25,000 25,000 75,000 50,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 20,000 50,000 5,000 20,000 100,000 45,000 15,000 15,000 100,000 10,000 5,000 50,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 50,000 15,000 75,000 BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES Bankers Trust Co. 4 1/2 of 88 Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. 4 7/8 of 93 Chemical Bank - N.Y. Trust 5 of 93 Citicorp Bank, N. Y. 5 3/4 of 2000 173 33,000 2,500 1,400 100,000 RETIREMENT BOARD DESCRIPTION PAR VALUE BANK - CAPITAL AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES (Cont'd) Crocker Citizens National Bank 4.60 of 89 25,000 New England Merchants Nat'l. Bank 5 of 94 60,000 COMMERCIAL General Electric Co. 5.30 of 92 30,000 General Motors Accept. Corp. 7.85 of 98 50,000 International Paper Co. 8.85 of 2000 50,000 BANK STOCKS NAME OF BANK NUMBER OF SHARES Bankers Trust - New York Corp. 112 Baystate Corp. 1,000 Boston Company, Inc. 2,000 Brookline Trust Company 334 Chase Manhattan National Bank 542 Chemical Bank New York Trust Co. 346 Clevetrust Bank 1,000 Detroit Bank and Trust Co. 956 First National Bank of Boston 3,000 First National City Corp., New York 1,248 Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Co. 688 Manufacturer's National Bank of Detroit 361 J. P. Morgan and Co., Inc. 2,000 New England Merchants National Bank 2,000 Shawmut Association, Inc. 1,000 State Street - Boston Financial Corp. 1,000 Total 17,587 174 Trustees of Public Trusts MATTHEW ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND The Fund is to be used by the Athletic Department of Lexington High School for annual awards to boys who have shown unusual faithfulness, effort and sportsmanship in each of five major sports. The names of the boys are to be engraved each year on a tablet to be kept in Lexington High School as a record of these awards. Total Fund $ 323.39 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 306.64 Income receipts 16.75 Balance 6 -30 -79 323.39 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 6 -30 -79 $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 3,129.09 Income receipts 290.87 Balance 6 -30 -79 3,419.96 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 larg- est 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 6 -30 -79 $ 92.19 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 119.17 Income receipts 165.78 Balance 6 -30 -79 284.95 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 with- out distinction of sex or religion." Corpus $14,930.73 $1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 -1/27 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- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 6 -30 -79 472.42 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 5,500.95 Income receipts 1,208.44 Less disbursements 3,635.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 3,074.39 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 the Masonic Temple." Corpus $ 2,958.00 $3000 Interstate Power Co. 5% First Mortgage Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 2,865.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 93.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 3,222.22 Income receipts 333.64 Balance 6 -30 -79 3,555.86 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 7 -1 -78 $ 297.60 Income receipts 179.99 Balance 6 -30 -79 477.59 175 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS ROBERT P. CLAPP TRUST FUND The income to be used to provide two prizes for pupils of Lexington High School, one for excel- lence in composition and the other for excellence in speaking. 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 Total Funds $ 1,289.66 Principal- deposit Cambridge Savings Bank Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 500.00 $ 1,221.06 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank 68.60 Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 631.51 1,289.66 Income receipts 64.31 Balance 6 -30 -79 695.82 Balance 7 -1 -78 Income receipts Balance 6 -30 -79 COLONIAL CEMETERY Corpus Principal- Lexington Savings Bank (various deposits) Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 1,716.36 Income receipts 146.04 Less disbursements 1,549.34 Balance 6 -30 -79 313.06 MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM B. FOSTER FUND $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 The interest to be used to put plants out on Memorial Day (May 30) of each year on Lot No. 218 in Munroe Cemetery. 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 $1000 Interstate Power Co. 5% 1st Mortgage due 5 -1 -87 $2000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 -1/2% Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 Accumulated income - Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 259.31 Income receipts 266.14 Less disbursements 259.31 Balance 6 -30 -79 266.14 EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND $ 5,011.25 Corpus $ 300.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 300.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 42.72 Income receipts 18.35 Less disbursements 20.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 41.07 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." $ 990.00 Corpus $ 1,961.65 $2000 Chicago Great Western Railway 2,000.00 4% 1988 $ 1,565.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 2,021.25 6 -30 -79 396.65 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 3,086.75 Income receipts 212.33 Less disbursement 3,000.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 299.08 For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot. 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 Corpus $ 300.00 mechanic arts not included)." Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 300.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 446.48 Income receipts 40.65 Less disbursements 7.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 480.13 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 6 -30 -79 80.98 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 4,371.13 Income receipts 428.72 Less disbursements 16.88 Balance 6 -30 -79 4,782.97 176 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 Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 533.97 Income receipts 56.45 Balance 6 -30 -79 590.42 ELIZABETH BRIDGE GERRY FUND To be held and used for the same purpose as the Bridge Charitable Fund. Corpus $ 2,254.65 $1,000 Virginia Electric and Power Co. 4 -1/2% 1st Mortgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 1,000.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 1,254.65 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 fund may be applied then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon the vote of the town meeting authoriz- ing same." Corpus $ 45 Shares Boston Edison $ 52 Shares Standard Oil of N.J. $5,000 Georgia Power Co. First Mortgage 4 -3/8% 11 -1 -1992 $1,000 Chesapeake and Ohio 4 -1/2% 1992 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 17,441.47 Income receipts 1,538.06 Less disbursement 880.28 Balance 6 -30 -79 18,099.25 8,886.65 1,791.43 1,902.72 4,312.50 880.00 Bank EVERETT M. MULLIKEN FUND 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 $ 11,418.52 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 38.2 Shares Am. Tel. & Tel.Co. Common (Shares held -stock purchase Plan) 2,185.52 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 1,589.89 Income receipts 309.37 Balance 6 -30 -79 1,899.26 HAYES FOUNTAIN TRUST FUND The "income is to be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds immediately around it." Corpus $ 862.72 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 862.72 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 175.98 Income receipts 56.73 Balance 6 -30 -79 232.71 HERBERT HILTON FUND For the preservation and care of a specific cemetery lot Corpus $ 4,577.47 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 4,577.47 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 4,789.19 Income receipts 513.51 Less disbursements 93.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 5,209.70 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 Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 500.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 348.31 Income receipts 46.30 Balance 6 -30 -79 394.61 The "income- -shall be used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for the care of Hast- ings Park in said Lexington." Corpus $ 4,895.00 $5,000 Central Maine Power Co. 1st Mortgage 4 -7/8% Bonds due 5 -1 -87 $ 4,812.50 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 82.50 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 7,702.52 Income receipts 672.63 Balance 6 -30 -79 8,375.15 177 MUNROE CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Corpus Principal- Lexington Savings Bank (certificate of deposit) Principal -Union Warren Savings Bank (various deposits) Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 46,866,95 Income receipts 5,439.17 Less disbursements 5,284.36 Balance 6 -30 -79 47,021.76 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS HENRY S. RAYMOND FUND 42,910.00 33,910.00 9,000.00 Bank For the preservation and care of specific cemetery lots. Corpus $ 1,500.00 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 $ 1,500.00 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 2,127.52 Income receipts 212.49 Less disbursements 22.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 2,318.01 SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND "The income only from said fund shall be used for the purchase of books for the public library of said Town of Lexington, now known as the Cary Memorial Library." Corpus Principal- deposit Provident Institution for Savings 6 -30 -79 Accumulated income - deposit Provident Institution for Savings $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Balance 7 -1 -78 Income receipts Balance 6 -30 -79 EDITH C. REDMAN TRUST $ 17.03 30.71 47.74 The "income only therefrom to be used and applied for the care and maintenance of the Lexington Com- mon, known as Battle Green." Corpus Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 291.85 Income receipts 43.28 Balance 6 -30 -79 335.13 ELSA W. REGESTEIN FUND $ 500.00 Savings Bank The income to be expended for awards to members of the senior class of the Lexington High School. Total Fund $ 1,257.78 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 1,191.63 Income receipts 66.15 Balance 6 -30 -79 1,257.78 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 Interstate Power Co. -lst Mortgage 5 -1/8% 5 -1 -89 1,969.08 $10,000 Niagara Mohawk Power 4 -3/4F 1990 9,900.00 $5000 No. Pacific Railway 4R 1997 4,362.50 $5000 Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. 4 -1/2% Bonds due 3 -1 -87 4,926.51 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 393.56 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 741.85 Income receipts 1,562.77 Balance 6 -30 -79 2,304.62 GEORGE C. SMITH FUND The "income thereof to be expended by the 'Field and Garden Club' ... in setting out and keeping in order shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in the streets and highways in said town, or the beautifying of un- sightly places in the highways." Corpus $4,000 Southern Pacific Co. - 1st Mortgage 2 -3/4R Bond Series F due 1 -1 -96 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 55.00 Income receipts 110.00 Less disbursements 110.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 55.00 178 $ 2,507.65 $ 2,335.44 172.21 Savings Bank TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS ELLEN A. STONE FUND The interest, as it accrues, is to be paid "to school committee who are to employ it in aiding needy 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% Morgage Bonds due 12 -1 -87 $ 2,000.00 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 359.68 Income receipts 110.57 Balance 6 -30 -79 470.25 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 6 -30 -79 6.25 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 951.80 Income receipts 142.24 Balance 6 -30 -79 1,094.04 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 6 -30 -79 6.25 Accumulated income- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 1,103.26 Income receipts 150.53 Balance 6 -30 -79 1,253.79 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND The income is "to be used to provide nightly illumi- nation of the (Lexington Minuteman) status." Corpus $4,000 Hocking Valley 4 -1/2% Bonds du 1999 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Balance 7 -1 -78 4,869.24 Income receipts 486.83 Balance 6 -30 -79 5,356.07 4,531.80 e 3,870.74 661.06 Savings Bank 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 $ 1,510.00 $2,000 Western Mass. Electric Co. 4 -3/8% 1st Mortgage Series C 4 -1 -87 1,590.00 $10,000 Southern Pacific Co. 1st Mort- gage 2 -3/4% Bonds Series F due 1 -1 -96 5,750.00 Principal- deposit Union Warren Savings Bank 6 -30 -79 114.71 Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 10,352.47 Income receipts 1,005.49 Less disbursements 422.80 Balance 6 -30 -79 10,935.16 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." $ 8,964.71 Total Fund Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 4,586.03 Income receipts 275.23 Balance 6 -30 -79 4,861.26 $ 4,861.26 WESTVIEW CEMETERY - PERPETUAL CARE Corpus $ 274,215.63 $28,000 Columbus & Southern Oh. 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 $4,000 Central Maine Power 3 -5/8% Bonds due 3 -1 -83 2,550.00 1140 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 3,993.75 179 1470 Shares New England Merchants Co., Inc. 1235 Shares Boston Co., Class B $17,500 American T & T Co. 8 -3/4% Debentures due 5 -15 -2000 $14,000 New England Merchants National Bank 5% Conv. Debentures due 1994 $18,000 Citicorp Conv. Subor. 5.75% notes, due 6 -30 -2000 Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 10,254.89 Income receipts 10,000.00 Less disbursements 9,875.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 10,379.89 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Accumulated income - deposit Lexington Savings Bank $ 32,115.00 Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 8,888.41 25,219.25 Income receipts 17,476.74 Less disbursements 15,014.58 18,054.95 Balance 6 -30 -79 11,350.57 9,000.00 LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND 14,125.00 Total Fund Principal- deposit Lexington Savings Bank Balance 7 -1 -78 $ 105.40 Income receipts 5.65 Less disbursements 6.00 Balance 6 -30 -79 105.05 Gaynor K. Rutherford, Chairman; Frederick B. James; Frank T. Parrish, Jr. 180 105.40 Board of Assessors FISCAL 1980 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 including revenue sharing TOTAL $28,099,923.02 1,183,404.26 Amount necessary to satisfy final court judgements Offsets to Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts FY 1980 ESTIMATED STATE TAX AND ASSESSMENTS STATE ESTIMATES State Recreation Areas State Examination of Retirement System Metropolitan Districts Area Mass. Bay Transportation Authority Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills Health Insurance Programs Special Education (1972 -766) Air Pollution Control Dist. Metropolitan Area Planning Council TOTAL $ 169,587.73 882.57 812,357.93 484,176.47 4,222.05 2,292.66 48,275.00 5,214.98 4,870.20 $29,283,327.28 $ 233,364.07 648,413.00 $ 1,531,879.59 ESTIMATED COUNTY TAX AND ASSESSMENTS COUNTY ESTIMATES County Tax $ 728,197.83 $ 728,197.83 Overlay of current year 667,000.00 Gross amount to be raised $33,092,181.77 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 1980 Fiscal Year Estimated Receipts certified by the Commissioner on Cherry Sheet $ 4,409,440.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 1,584,675.14 Licenses 83,560.46 Fines 33,291.50 Special Assessments 151,347.81 General Government 21,178.72 Protection of Persons and Property 4,991.40 Health and Sanitation 46,769.49 School (local receipts of School Committee) 19,083.98 Recreation 37,875.03 Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.) 818,439.06 Cemeteries (other than Trust Funds and Sale of Lots) 22,610.91 Interest on Taxes and Assessments 233,604.79 Unclassified 59,639.13 Total Estimated Receipts Overestimates (from Cherry Sheet) Amounts Voted to be taken from Available Funds Date of Vote AMOUNT 3 -21 -79 Transfer (includes $33,437 from Revenue Sharing $ 794,524.09 3 -26 -79 Transfer 129,527.17 4 -21 -79 Transfer from Revenue Sharing 30,853.00 4 -30 -79 Transfer 144,000.00 181 $ 7,526,507.42 $ 118,586.11 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Amounts Voted to be taken from Available Funds Date of Vote 3 -21 -79 Transfer (includes $33,437 from Revenue Sharing 3 -26 -79 Transfer 4 -21 -79 Transfer from Revenue Sharing 4 -30 -79 Transfer 5 -7 -79 Transfer from Revenue Sharing 5 -14 -79 Transfer Total Available Funds Total estimated receipts, available funds & Overestimates Net amount to be raised by taxation on property Personal Property Valuation Real Estate Valuation Total Total taxes levied on property $ 15,222,050 253,199,000 $268,421,050 Items Not Entering Betterments and Tax Rate $87.60 AMOUNT $ 794,524.09 129,527.17 30,853.00 144,000.00 84,500.00 750,000.00 $ 1,333,451.58 22,180,232.40 into the Determination of the Tax Rate Special Assessments added to Taxes Apportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Apportioned Street Assessments Apportioned Water Assessments Water Liens Added to Taxes Total amount of Taxes on Property and 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 AMOUNT $ 76,805.62 1,079.76 16,485.59 500.53 35,026.30 COMMITTED INTEREST $ 34,877.58 314.48 5,329.40 172.82 Assessments and Liens added to TABLE OF AGGREGATES Total 229 10,059 $ 48,650 565,000 14,608,400 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 Total Valuation of Assessed Estate Number of Acres of Land Assessed Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed Total Value of Exempt Property $ 51,622,450 201,576,550 6534 8895 182 $15,222,050 $253,199,000 $ 1,933,404.26 $ 9,578,497.79 $23,513,683.98 $23,513,683.98 $23,513,683.98 TOTAL $ 111,683.20 1,394.24 21,814.99 673.35 35,026.30 $23,684,276.06 $ 268,421,050 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Recapitulation of Commitments Calendar Year of 1979 on Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Number of Commission's Commitment Vehicles Value Excise 3 -27 -79 17,543 17,112,350 $1,129,415.10 4 -10 -79 1,716 1,646,300 108,785.80 5 -18 -79 2,349 5,556,950 366,692.85 6 -12 -79 882 1,575,100 98,773.10 6 -27 -79 587 1,427,500 80,849.44 7 -27 -79 973 2,011,350 101,076.04 8 -31 -79 732 1,515,600 66,858.49 9 -28 -79 663 1,426,400 56,808.57 10 -26 -79 521 1,171,700 39,076.95 11 -30 -79 1,446 3,847,150 99,694.79 12 -28 -79 640 1,193,700 22,567.41 1 -24 -79 1,178 2,850,000 63,163.68 5 -3 -79 1,423 3,094,750 38,925.73 5 -20 -79 31 49,700 962.62 6 -29 -79 43 20,350 8,345.46 30,727 Willard P. Grush, Chairman William L. Potter John J. McWeeney 183 0 - 47' 7/: Lexington...Birthplace of American Liberty Settled -- 1642 -- Cambridge Farms Population: Incorporated as a Town - - 1713 1975 census - 32,477 1965 - 31,388 1955 - 22,256 1945 - 14,452 1970 - 31,886 1960 - 27,691 1950 - 17,335 Highest elevation - - 385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation - - 110 feet above mean sea level Valuation (fiscal year): 1980 - $268,421,050 1975 - $245,586,100 1970 - $214,984,000 1965 - $179,091,350 Tax Rate (fiscal year): 1980 - $87.60 1975 - $70.40 1970 - $65.00 1965 - $44.00 Area of town in acres 10,650.42 Area of town in square miles 16.64 x•7'1) Extreme length in miles 5.8 c. -4'I Extreme width in miles 4.85 k,, / "` 6,,, Town -owned conservation land in acres . . . 950 101 cool' C4 Public streets (accepted) in miles . ./ /9 p.9 t- 118.77 �A r y`. o o -private streets (unaccepted) 24.23 Paper streets 9.34- State Highways 17.10 Trunk sewers 34.09 Street sewers 110.48 *414 Water mains 153.0-8-fro./5= Voter Registration: Residents may register at the Town Clerk's office on any business day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Town Clerk will provide additional reg- istration sessions (including one Saturday) in advance of each election. The times arranged will be published in the local paper. Voting Places: Precinct 1, Harrington School; Precinct 2, Bowman School; Precinct 3, Clarke Jr. High School; Precinct 4, High School; Precinct 5, Cary Memorial Hall; Precinct 6, Diamond Junior High School; Precinct 7, Estabrook School; Precinct 8, Central Fire Station; Precinct 9, Maria Hastings School. Handy Information TELEPHONE Emergency: Police 862 -1212 Fire and Ambulance 862 -0270 other business 862 -0272 Be sure to give your name and address, as well as the nature of the emergency. Do not hang up until you are sure your message has been understood. Non - emergency: Town Offices switchboard 862 -0500 Public Works (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 862 -0500 Off Hours 862 -1618 School Department 862 -7500 "No School" Inquiries (Do not call Police Dept.) 862 -7581 Cary Memorial Library 862 -6288 East Lexington Branch 862 -2773 Council on Aging 861 -0194 Housing Authority 861 -0900 Human Services Directory (Cary Library Reference Librarian). 862 -6288 LEXPRESS 861 -1210 HOURS OF OPERATION Town Offices - Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. School Offices - Weekdays - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Library - Cary - Weekdays - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday - (Sept. - June) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Branch - Weekdays - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Council on Aging - Weekdays - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Housing Authority - (16 Greeley Village) Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sanitary Landfill - OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. CLOSED Wednesday, Sunday and posted holidays. Summer: Monday and Friday hours extended to 7:00 p.m. YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Massachusetts Senate - 4th Middlesex District Samuel Rotondi, 54 Sunset Rd., Winchester, State House Office 727 -8822 Massachusetts House of Representatives - 15th Middlesex District Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., 16 Hill St., Lexington, State House Office..727 -2380 Governor's Council - 6th Middlesex District Joseph A. Langone, III, 190 North St., Boston Congressman - 5th Congressional District James M. Shannon, 142 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence Offices: 352 Merrimac St., Lowell 459 -0101 11 Lawrence St., Lawrence 683 -5313 Local Phone 862 -1847 Selectmen and Town Meeting Members are listed within this report.