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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR 1956 Somerville Printing Co., Inc. Somerville, Massachusetts LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1955 Census — 22,256 Highest elevation — 385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation — 110 feet above mean sea level Settled — 1642 — Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town — 1713 Valuation — $53,529,532.00 Tax Rate — 1956 — $51.00 Area of town in acres 10,650.42 Area of town in miles 16.64 Extreme length in miles 5.8 Extreme width in miles 4.85 Public Streets: — (miles) Accepted 71.03 Private Streets: Unaccepted 38.56 Paper 16.14 State Highways 16.23 Trunk Line Sewers 12,75 Street Sewers 41.00 Water Mains 112.94 Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools —Class A 4 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS March, 1956 to March, 1957 Board of Selectmen Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, '58 Raymond W. James, '57 Ralph H. Tucker, '59 William E. Maloney, '57 Ruth Morey, '59 Town Clerk Town Treasurer James J. Carroll, '57 James J. Carroll, '57 Collector of Taxes Ethel U. Rich, '57 School Committee Mrs. Leroy F. Marek, Chairman, '57 Neil W. Chapman, '58 Gordon E. Steele, '59 Edward T. Martin, '58 Donald T. Clark, 59 Gail W. Smith, '58 Cemetery Commissioners William G. Potter, Chairman, '57 George M. Hynes, '59 Trustees of Public Trusts Howard S. O. Nichols, Chairman, '58 Thomas G. Lynah, '60 Clarence S. Walker, '62 Moderator Charles E. Ferguson, '57 Constables William G. Dooley, '57 James F. Mowat, '57 Planning Board Donald D. Hathaway, Chairman, 57 Thomas S. Grindle, '58 Alan G. Adams, '59 Wilbur M. Jaquith, '59 Charles T. Abbott, '60 Levi G. Burnell, Jr., '61 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Building and Plumbing By -Laws Study Committee Authorized March 19, 1951 Donald K. Irwin, Chairman Vernon C. Page Carl H. Erickson Robert W. Custance Myron Fisher, Jr. Robert Jackson Mrs. Leroy Marek Ernest A. Lindstrom Earl Outhet Richard S. Morehouse Elementary School Facilities Committee Authorized March 19, 1952 Robert Hunter, Chairman Charles Goodhue, 3rd William Maloney George P. Wadsworth Personnel Advisory Committee Authorized March 22, 1954 Benjamin W. Day, '57 Robert Fawcett, '57 Richard L. Whipple, '57 *David A. Eberly, '57 *Replacing Bryant Emerson, resigned Robert W. Custance Gordon E. Steele Haskell W. Reed William E. Maloney 5 6 ANNUAL REPORTS John F. Rich Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Authorized March 26, 1956 Mrs. Ralph H. Tucker, Chairman Edward L. Mears Mrs. John P. Bevan Winthrop H. Bowker John M. Biggs Mrs. Eleanor B. Litchfield Stanley E. Robbins Robert E. Siegfried Historic Document Committee Authorized March 26, 1956 Rear Admiral Kendall S. Reed James M. West Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Franklin School Addition Building Committee Authorized April 2, 1956 Edward T. Martin Charles T. Abbott High School Building Addition Committee Richard R. Harding Authorized November 22, 1954 Mrs. George P. Morey, Chairman Donald E. Nickerson W. Neil Chapman Ralph H. Tucker Additional Town Office Building Committee Paul A. Buckley Authorized April 4, 1955 John H. Brooks, Jr., Chairman Robert W. Hunter Frederic K. Johnson Cary Memorial Library Addition Building Committee Authorized March 28, 1955 John M. Belding, Chairman *Robert E. Meyer Frederick M. Gay * *Lewis L. Hoyt Mrs. Mildred Marek *Replacing Robert M. Coquillette, resigned * *Replacing William Russell Rosenberger, resigned D. Sargent Goddard, '57 Sanborn C. Brown, '58 Capital Expenditures Committee Authorized March 26, 1955 John A. Carrier, Chairman, '57 Norman H. Royle, '59 Mrs. Arthur E. Fitzgerald, '59 School Sites Committee Authorized April 2, 1956 Roland B. Greeley, Chairman Mrs. George P. Morey Gordon E. Steele Additional Fire Station Committee Authorized April 2, 1956 Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman William P. Fitzgerald Harold E. Roeder APPOINTED OFFICERS (Terms for One Year Unless Otherwise Indicated) Paul Buckley, '57 Donald G. Colony, '57 John D. Works, '57 Norman Richards, '58 Animal Inspector Dr. Carl R. Benton Appropriation Committee William C. Madden, Chairman, '59 Edgar C. Bailey, '58 Kenneth Blodgett, '58 Wilfrid L. Dwyer, '59 *Monroe Hamilton, '59 *Replacing Donald T. Clark James J. Connell, '57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 Assessors Edward B. Cass, Chairman, '58 William I. Burnham, '59 Board of Appeals (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) *Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, '57 Lester T. Redman, '58 Aiden L. Ripley, '60 Thomas G. Lynah, '59 Walter C. Ballard, '61 *Replacing Erroll H. Locke, resigned J. Henry Duffy George W. Emery Board of Appeals — Associate Members Ernest A. Lindstrom *James A. Harding, Jr. *Replacing Elmer C. Houdlette Board of Health Rufus L. McQuillan, Chairman, '59 Dr. William L. Cosgrove, '57 Charles H. Cole, '58 Ivan G. Pyle, M.D., Consultant Physician Board of Health Executive Health Officer Mark D. Lurvey Board of Health Agents Hazel J. Murray, Agent Anita McDonald, Clerk Thomas Bowdidge (Met. State Hospital) Howard R. Carley (Met. State Hospital) Board of Public Welfare Harold F. Lombard, Chairman John A. Sellars Howard H. Dawes Robert K. Taylor Arthur Silva, '57 Board of Retirement Howard S. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '58 Edward A. Palmer Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Howard S. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '58 Thomas G. Lynah, '60 Clarence S. Walker, '62 Building Inspector Donald K. Irwin 8 Albert F. Douglass Thomas M. Montague Mrs. Vincent Burke James F. Mowat Rev. Harold T. Handley John W. Rycroft Harold E. Roeder, '57 ANNUAL REPORTS Burial Agents Constable Charles E. Moloy Dental Clinic John Blackhall Smith Dog Officers Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Fence Viewers Field Drivers Forest Warden Roy A. Cook Alice M. McCarthy Louis H. Spencer Mrs. John F. Rich E. M. LaRose John J. Garrity Benjamin W. Day Fire Commissioners George C. Sheldon, Chairman, '58 William P. Fitzgerald, '59 Gammell Legacy Income Trustees (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Mrs. Robert C. Merriam Harold F. Lombard John A. Sellars Lockup Keeper John W. Rycroft Measurer of Wood and Bark Harold I. Wellington Moth Department Superintendent Charles H. Brenton Old Age Assistant Bureau Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Robert K. Taylor Howard H. Dawes TOWN OF LEXINGTON Plumbing Inspector John J. Byrne, Jr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Howard F. Hamacher Mrs. Warren Coward Mrs. William L. Hench Mrs. B. David Deloury Posture Clinic John J. Manning, Chairman James Flynn, Co- Chairman Mrs. James V. Walsh Public Works Superintendent Richard J. Gayer 9 Mrs. Peter M. Rinaldo Mrs. August Schumacher Mrs. Henry B. Foster Mrs. James H. Aker Public Works Assistant Superintendent John J. Carroll M. Lawrence Allen, '57 Ernest E. Stokes, '58 Recreation Committee Ernest J. Crerie, Chairman, '57 Mrs. Louise McNally, '59 Anthony Delsie, '59 Registrars of Voters Malcolm H. Clifford, Chairman, '57 Charles F. Vaughan, '58 Jasper A. Lane, '59 Sealer of Weights and Measures Ralph H. Chadwick Town Accountant Edward A. Palmer, '58 Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens Town Engineer Richard J. Gayer Director of Veterans' Benefits and Services Maurice N. Healy 10 ANNUAL REPORTS Director of Civil Defense Grant B. Cole (resigned) Public Weighers Wire Inspector Robert K. Jeremiah Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer Mary R. McDonough. Appointed by Town Clerk and Town Treasurer Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Edward F. Skinner TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Haskell W. Reed, 72 Lowell Street 1958 Harold E. Stevens, 209 Follen Road 1957 Ruth Morey, 90 North Hancock Street 1959 Ralph H. Tucker, 100 Meriam Street 1959 PRECINCT TWO James J. Carroll, 17 Muzzey Street 1957 Charles E. Ferguson, 16 Highland Avenue 1957 TERM 1959 William G. Potter, 25 Walnut Street 1957 Charles T. Abbott Raymond W. James, 66 Blake Road 1957 James B. Bushard 26 Richard Road William E. Maloney, 289 Bedford Street 1957 25 Bowker Street Donald T. Clark 25 Moon Hill Road Frank A. Currier, Jr. 4 Churchill Lane Ernest Cutter 127 Follen Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Richard P. Cromwell 21 Summit Road PRECINCT ONE Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 16 Smith Avenue George M. Hynes 28 Locust Avenue TERM 1959 Vernon C. Page 12 Independence Avenue Alfred S. Busa 90 Lowell Street Aiden Lassell Ripley 52 Follen Road Lois W. Brown 37 Maple Street Gordon E. Steele 12 Smith Avenue Sanborn C. Brown 37 Maple Street J. Henry Duffy 25 Maple Street Anne G. Fisher 1303 Massachusetts Avenue TERM 1958 Roland B. Greeley 1359 Massachusetts Avenue J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr. 12 Plymouth Road William C. Madden 955 Massachusetts Avenue Marjorie K. Blaisdell 12 Plymouth Road William F. Mason 20 Maple Street Winfield S. Caouette 1 Stearns Road Robert W. Mann 140 Maple Street George E. Foster 10 Plainfield Street Donald P. Noyes 375 Lowell Street Lloyd C. Harding 50 Tucker Avenue Thomas Sullivan 17 Curve Street Lewis L. Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue Edwin C. Johnson 14 Smith Avenue TERM 1958 Charles B. Meek 142 Marrett Road Daniel P. Busa 82 Lowell Street Thomas C. Morris 4 Robbins Road Gaetano Buttaro 837 Massachusetts Avenue Rufus L. McQuillan 35 Tower Road William L. Brown, Jr. 472 Lowell Street Jason H. Woodward 11 Robbins Road John M. Dacey 18 Winchester Drive William M. Hall 1357 Massachusetts Avenue Dorothy Healy 935 Massachusetts Avenue TERM 1957 Jacque A. Hogg 114 Maple Street Nathaniel P. Blish 150 Pleasant Street William G. Nowlin 29 Maple Street Frederick M. Gay 7 Robbins Road Norman J. Richards 369 Lowell Street Daniel J. Griffin 16 Watertown Street William D. Smith 101 Maple Street Nishan Haroian 353 Concord Avenue Emile J. Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue William G. Kling 60 Taft Avenue TERM, 1957 William E. Phillips 37 Tower Road Howard G. Allison 15 Utica Street Harold E. Roeder 6 Churchill Lane Eugene J. Aubert 75 Lowell Street George C. Sheldon 6 Plainfied Street Weiant Wathen -Dunn 44 Maple Street John J. Sullivan 1 1 16 Massachusetts Avenue Thomas G. Gibian 462 Lowell Street John A. Wilson 62 Fern Street Gordon L. Guernsey 8 Wheeler Road William Hammer 15 Fiske Road Franklin C. Hudson 58 Laconia Street Vincent A. McCrossen 627 Massachusetts Avenue James Roberts 19 Locke Lane M. Christine Swenson 18 Fairlawn Lane Sidney B. Williams 1123 Massachusetts Avenue 12 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT THREE TERM 1959 Alan G. Adams 15 Somerset Road Charles M. Blake 72 Meriam Street Woodruff M. Broadhead 21 Hayes Avenue Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 16 Hill Street Howard E. Custance 8 Oakland Street Robert W. Fawcett 27 Oakland Street Ernest A. Giroux 20 Woodland Road Richard W. Maynard 77 Meriam Street Robert C. Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle Donald E. Nickerson 49 Somerset Road Walter E. Sands 57 Meriam Street TERM 1958 Joseph E. Belcher 85 Hill Street Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street William I. Burnham 30 East Street Leland H. Emery 6 Oakland Street Milton F. Hodgdon 36 Hayes Avenue Russell M. Little 14 Meriam Street William H. Lyon 24 Oakland Street Mildred B. Marek 43 Somerset Road Clayton M. Morse 29 Sherman Street A. Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road George P. Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue TERM, 1957 Otis S. Brown, Jr. 11 Diana Lane Ronald D. Brown 27 Edgewood Road Murray G. Dearborn 16 Stratham Road Donald M. Fifield 25 Adams Street George E. Graves 33 Adams Street Paul Hanson 70 Hill Street Norton T. Hood 41 Reed Street Wilbur M. Jaquith 42 Somerset Road Charles H. Norris 12 Berwick Road Dexter A. Smith 55 Hancock Street Harvey F. Winlock 61 Meriam Street 14 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT FOUR TERM 1959 Tracy W. Ames 2 Highland Avenue Leon W. Bateman 10 Winthrop Road Carl E. Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive Levi G. Burnell, Jr. 25 Outlook Drive Charles G. Davis 9 Washington Street Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 24 Fair Oaks Drive Gardner C. Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue Thomas S. Grindle 29 Bloomfield Street Bertram P. Gustin 50 Bloomfield Street Lee E. Tarbox 17 Highland Avenue • Edwin B. Worthen 5 Winthrop Road TERM 1958 Walter G. Black 11 Highland Avenue Joseph G. Brucchi 32 Downing Road Robert R. Cave 16 Cutler Farm Road Charles T. Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road Robert M. Coquillette , 235 Waltham Street Chesley M. Dunlap 225 Waltham Street Helen H. Hager 28 Slocum Road Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road Selden M. Loring 55 Bloomfield Street Edward T. Martin 13 Sherburne Road Charles E. Scribner 7 Highland Avenue TERM 1957 Robert J. Clements 40 Prospect Hill Road William F. Downe 286 Marrett Road Martin A. Gilman 56 Bloomfield Street Ernest R. Hunt 47 Farmcrest Avenue Harold B. Lamont 20 Winthrop Road Irving H. Mabee 25 Highland Avenue Charles H. Peirce 47 Bloomfield Street William L. Potter 21 Fair Oaks Terrace Burton B. Stuart 32 Vine Brook Road Robert P. Trask, Jr. 217 Waltham Street Cyrus Wood 9 Prospect Hill Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT FIVE TERM 1959 Clifford W. Birch, Jr. 34 Grove Street Kenneth F. Blodgett 94 Hancock Street Edith B. Cheever 268 Bedford Street Grant B. Cole 97 Blake Road Russell S. Davenport 482 rear Bedford Street Howard H. Dawes 10 Bernard Street Frederic B. Fletcher 74 Burlington Street Donald K. Irwin 6 Valley Road Thomas H. Moon 82 Simonds Road James M. West 135 Simonds Road Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. 35 Dexter Road TERM 1958 Howard D. Butler 331 Bedford Street Thorton S. Cody 8 North Street William P. Fitzgerald 6 Quincy Avenue Eleanor B. Litchfield 57 Dexter Road George P. Morey 90 North Hancock Street Robert H. Packard 14 Gleason Road Howard A. Patterson 123 Blake Road Norman F. Woodward 20 Robinson Road James H. Aker 67 Dexter Road Frederick E. Tucker 47 Gleason Road George S. Wemyss 75 Bertwell Road 1957 David E. Acker 49 North Hancock Street - Robert G. Allen 253 Bedford Street Arthur E. Burrell 102 Gleason Road' John A. Carrier 91 Burlington Street- Roy E. Cook 5 Ledgelawn Avenue Ernest W. Hazelton 54 Blake Road Colby E. Kelly 20 Harding Road Charles E. Kitchin 47 Harding Road Donald B. Mackay 23 Flintlock Road Christine H. Meyer 55 Williams Road Alden F. Westerlund 114 Burlington Street 16 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT SIX TERM 1959 Walter C. Ballard 8 Raymond Street Winthrop H. Bowker 2184 Massachusetts Avenue `William W. Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace George M. Fuller 2210 Massachusetts Avenue `William R. Greeley 1948 Massachusetts Avenue Harold T. Handley 1888 Massachusetts Avenue Donald D. Hathaway 84 Shade Street Robert C. Johnson 60 Wood Street Thomas A. Napoli 73 Middle Street Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. 2198 Massachusetts Avenue Ingeborg N. Swenson 1455 Spring Street TERM 1958 Richard H. Baffin 15 Paul Revere Road George E. Cooper 191 Lincoln Street Roy A. Crosby 180 Lincoln Street John E. Harvey 1 Constitution Road Robert L. Lyon 50 Middle Street John F. Manley 53 Forest Street Nathan B. Ricker 59 Forest Street Donald J. Shaw 6 Barrymeade Drive James C. Shaw 11 Hamblen Street Robert R. Smith 170 Wood Street Clement N. Williams 341 Wood Street TERM 1957 Raymond J. Culler 209 Lincoln Street Charles G. Esterberg, Jr. 10 Barrymeade Drive James F. Flynn 3 Minute Man Lane Wardwell F. Holman 249 Wood Street Robert B. Kent 84 Middle Street Dolores A. Lyon 50 Middle Street William A. Oliver 106 School Street Paul W. Taylor 5 Forest Court Kenneth L. Warden, Jr. 237 Wood Street Arnold W. Williams 9 Balfour Street Marjorie C. L. Williams 9 Balfour Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1956 Name and Address Warren G. Abbott 2 Burns Road Harvey B. Adams 46 Downing Road Howard D. Adams 69 Paul Revere Road Walter Ahlgrim 77 Spring Street John S. Akin 35 Webster Road George C. Alderson 9 Oxford Street Fred W. Aldrich, Jr. 53 Burlington Street Charles D. Allen 4 Paul Revere Road Douglas A. Allred 38 Summit Road Joseph P. Aloisio 7 Jackson Court Sidney D. Alpert 15 Patterson Road Gustaf Anderson 335 Lowell Street John J. Anderson 73 Paul Revere Road William A. Anderson 16 Outlook Drive James F. Andrews 2517 Mass. Avenue Robert J. Appleton 129 Spring Street Occupation Sales Manager Letter Carrier Engineer Maintenance Mechanic Salesman Operating Engineer Sales Engineer Electrician Engineer Spec. Products Mgr. Engineer Real Estate Rep. Mill Operator Civil Engineer Manager Salesman Business Address Electralab, Inc. Needham Heights U. S. Post Office Lexington The Borden Co. 16 Conn St., Woburn Polaroid Corporation 730 Main St., Cambridge Fruehauf Trailer Co. 290 N. Beacon St., Brighton Harvard University Cambridge Technology Instrument Corp. 531 Main St., Acton Allen Electric Service 1844r Mass. Ave., Lexington Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. 49 Federal St., Boston Tide Water Oil Co. 1 150 Park Sq. Bldg., Boston Anderson & McQuaid 28 Newberne St., Somerville N. E. Div. Corps Engineers U. S. Army 857 Comm. Ave., Boston Davis Sq. Hardware 2 Holland Street, Somerville American Brake Shoe Co. 97 Humboldt Street Rochester, N. Y. 18 John Arnold 28 Estabrook Road Lawrence B. Arnold 27 Spring Street John Barley 63 Paul Revere Road Calvin J. Bartlett 51 Blake Road Irving Basinoff 11 Welch Road Paul F. Bauder, Jr. 27 Grassland Street Albert G. Behnke 124 Maple Street Newton E. Bennett 113 North Street John R. Bentley 6 Minute Man Lane William R. Berger 25 Webster Road Harry G. Berglund 75 Prospect Hill Road Myer Berman 14 Massachusetts Ave. Arthur G. Bernier 296 Bedford Street Reo P. Berry 517 Bedford Street William G. Berube 581 Lowell Street Dorothy E. Bianconi (Miss) 55 School Street William V. Binder 239 Concord Avenue Robert E. Bond 341 Lowell Street Leo A. Boynton 13 Massachusetts Ave. ANNUAL REPORTS Book binder Salesman Instrument Maker Salesman Electrical Engineer Div. Sales Mgr. Foreman in food processing Deputy Income Tax Assessor Wool buyer President Real Estate Sales Mgr. Package Store Salesman Oil Burner Service Radio — TV Service Toll Rte. Engineer Chief Chem. Engineer Sales Supervisor Junk Collector Reg. of Deeds Book Binding Thorndike & Second Sts. Cambridge Chaffe Millwork Co., Inc. Maynard, Mass. Mass. Institute of Tech. Cambridge Cannon Mills Inc. 70 Worth Street New York, N. Y. Melpar Inc. 11 Galen St., Watertown Lewis - Shepard Co., 660 Arsenal Street Watertown, Mass. John E. Cain Co. 678 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Commonwealth of Mass. 40 Court St., Boston Bentley & Co. Inc. 200 Summer St., Boston Colony Food Prod. Inc. Medford Cole & Seth 11 Muzzey St., Lexington Berman's Market, Inc. 12 Mass. Ave., Lexington. Surrette Supply Co. 7 Sylvan St., Peabody Ashton Fuel Co. 451 Mystic Ave., Somerville Avery's Radio 1203 Mass. Ave., Arlington N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Boston, Mass. Kyanize Paints Inc. 114 Second St., Everett The Borden Co. 16 Conn. St., Woburn Arlington - Belmont Junk Co.. 13 Mass. Ave., Lexington Noble G. Brace 49 Parker Street John Bresnihan 103 Wood Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 Cook Old Coffee House 1775 Mass. Ave., Lexington Sales Engineer John A Finnerty Co. 70 Jaconnet Street Newton Highlands Old Colony Sales Co. Thompson Street, Maynard Husband works at Harvard College School of Education Cambridge Violet Broughton (Mrs.) Office Clerk 502 Mass. Ave. Philip B. Brown Radio & T V 20 Middle Street Service Robert P. Buckingham Sales Engineer 136 Bedford Street Clare A. Burke (Mrs.) Housewife 8 Daniels Street Gaetano Buttaro 837 Mass. Avenue James E. Byrne 37 Wachusett Drive Arthur A. Byron 303 Lowell Street William F. Caddy 52 Paul Revere Road Self employed General Electric 136 Federal St., Boston Husband works at Teacher — Rindge Tech Broadway, Cambridge Purchasing Agent National Casket Co., Inc. 60 Mass. Ave., Boston Wool Grader & E. Weymouth Wool Scouring Sorter Co. — E. Weymouth Navy Yard Boston Naval Shipyard Charlestown Electrical Engineer The Calidyne Co. 128 Cross St., Winchester Aline H. Campbell (Miss) Tel. Supervisor 304 Marrett Road Collin S. Campbell 2409 Mass. Ave. Winfield S. Caouette, 28 Balfour Street Frank J. Carr 35 Shade Street Eugene P. Carter 180 Grant Street Lawrence K. Casey 2663 Mass. Ave. Clifford D. Castle, Jr. 10 Richard Road Thomas P. Cerulli 249 Lowell Street Cost Accountant Jr. Real Estate Sales Mfgrs. Agent Chemist Accountant Treasurer Senior Mech. Technician N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 67 Pleasant St., Arlington General Electric Co. 136 Federal St., Boston Win S. Couette 1710 Mass. Ave., Lexington The Carr Bros. Co. 258 Park Sq. Bldg., Boston United Carr Fastener Corp. 31 Ames St., Cambridge B. F. Goodrich Co. 36 Nichols Ave., Watertown A. & G. J. Caldwell, Inc. Newburyport Mass. Inst. of Technology 77 Mass. Ave., Cambridge 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Edith B. Cheever (Mrs.) Housewife 268 Bedford Street George F. Chickering 7 Patterson Road Vincent C. Ciccolo 16 Kendall Road Charles F. Clerkin 9 Warren Street Myron D. Clifford, Sr. 161 Concord Avenue John B. Clyde 16 Middle Street Howard C. Cobb 134 Vine Street Roy P. Cofrin 50 Fletcher Avenue Rudolph A. Coletta 3 Wheeler Road Donald G. Colony 6 Stetson Street Thomas M. Connelly 9 Ellison Road James F. Cooney 286 Bedford Street Dexter P. Cooper, Jr. 5 Mason Street James F. Corr 72 Bertwell Road Willis N. Cousins 16 Parker Street James W. Coveney 12 Revolutionary Road John H. Cox 2965 Mass. Avenue Richard F. Crawford 239 Lowell Street Husband works at Lexington High School Teacher Waltham Street, Lexington Plant Manager Repairman Chemicals Office Manager Engineering Aid Teller Staff Assistant Engineer Executive Machinist Electrician Physicist Machinist & Mechanic Shipper Engineer Pipefitter Trucking Bomar Atlantic Service Route 128, Northbound Lexington N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 67 Pleasant St., Arlington Charles F. Clerkin Co. 475 Boulevard New Haven, Conn. Crucible Steel Co. of Am. 129 Binney St., Cambridge U. S. Army Engineers 150 Causeway St., Boston National Shawmut Bank Allston N. E. Tei. & lel. Co. 6 Bowdoin Sq., Boston Western Union Tel. Co. 230 Congress St., Boston Manton Gaulin Mfg. Inc. 44 Garden St., Everett U. S. Government Watertown Arsenal Watertown, Mass. Cambridge Air Force Research Center, Bedford Polaroid Corp. 730 Main St., Cambridge Gould Motors Inc. 25 North St., Bedford Vectron, Inc. 1605 Trapelo Rd., Waltham Palmer Elec. Mfg. 24 Water St., Wakefield Temporarily unemployed Hub Trucking Co. 179 Camden St., Boston Anthony J. Crone 634 Waltham Street Lawrence Cuccinello 37 Ward Street Robert J. Cuddyer 47 Kendall Road Gordon E. Cunningham 47 Golden Avenue Gordon D. Currie 10 Paul Revere Road Richard W. Cushman 11 Chase Avenue Dudley A. Davies 55 Oak Street Murray G. Dearborn 16 Stratharn Road Carl E. Dentler 99 Follen Road John G. Desmond 5 Revolutionary Road Raymond S. Detrick 7 Calvin Street Clement G. Diamond 21 Hancock Street Frank S. Dickerson, Jr. 23 Robbins Road Mary Didris (Mrs.) 18 Elwell Avenue John P. Doherty 31 Spring Street David B. Dole 163 Burlington Street Frank A. Doloff 1C Vine Street John A. Donahue 15 Winchester Drive Donald S. Doremus 74 Webb Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 Machine Operator Factory Worker Engineer Civilian Proprietor Accountant Chemist Operator Real Estate Foreman Sales Engineer Prop. Spec. Screw Machine Products 57A Harvard St., Waltham Hood Rubber Co. 36 Nichols Ave., Watertown U. S. Government Cunningham Hardware 181 Concord Ave., Cambridge White Fuel Corp. 900 E. First St., South Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham, Mass. Mystic Valley Gas Co. Grove St., Arlington Harvey W. Newgent & Assoc. 10 Depot Sq., Lexington Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Cox Engineering Co. 625 Putnam Ave., Cambridge Cambridge Research Center Bedford Securities Trader Townsend, Dabney & Tyson 30 State St., Boston Purchasing Agent Harvard University Gen. Inspector Husband works at Checker Salesman Auto Mechanic Production Manager Technician Cambridge Polaroid Corp. 730 Main St., Cambridge Sears, Roebuck Co. 115 Cambridge St., Allston Quincy Market Cold Storage & Wholesale Co. 173 Atlantic Ave., Boston E. J. Bleiler Equip. Co., Inc. Needham Heights Boston Naval Shipyard Charlestown Donnelly Mfg. Co. 3050 Washington St., Roxbury Mass. Inst. Tech. 77 Mass. Ave., Cambridge 22 William Franklin Downe 286 Marrett Road Susan L. Duff (Miss) 21 Follen Road Chris F. Dulsen 188 Lowell Street Malcolm G. Dunnan 19 North Street Albert M. Eames 2 Briggs Road Sigward A. Fellman 7 Spring Street Harry G. Fisher 40 Woburn Street Frank Fitzpatrick 14 Wilson Road Francis X. Flaherty 323 Bedford Street Loren B. Flood 53 Cary Avenue Richard J. Fontaine 4 Revolutionary Road Vincent J. Fopiano 74 Middle Street Kenneth A. Foss 95 Simonds Road Louis J. Francis 92 School Street James G. Franey 16 Oxford Street Anthony Frasca 987 Waltham Street Robert F. Freda 169 Lincoln Street Lawrence Dudley Freeman 6 Marlboro Road Ralph Frissore 16 Webb Street ANNUAL REPORTS Contractor Part Owner Electrician Sales Manager Electronic Engineer Foreman Laborer Foreman Repairman Travelling Salesman Plant Superintendent Engineer Research Engineer Accountant Salesman Sheet Metal Architect Elec. Engineer Builder Self employed Duff Spring Co. 39 Harvard St., Cambridge Central Electric Co. 284 Broadway, Cambridge Town & Country Homes 256 Boylston St., Boston General Radio Co. 275 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Calidyne Co. 120 Cross St., Winchester Keystone Mfg. Co. 151 Hallet St., Boston J. H. Emerson Co. 22 Cottage Park Ave. Cambridge N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 67 Pleasant St., Arlington Wm. G. Scarlett & Co. Baltimore, Maryland Nicholson & Company 161 First St., Cambridge Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Mass. Inst. Tech. 77 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Cambridge Thermionic 447 Concord Ave., Cambridge Armour & Company 131 State St., Boston Medford Metal Fabricators Co. 31 Montvale Ave., Woburn C. H. Cole the 2nd 55 Waltham St., Lexington Raytheon Mfg. Co. Hartwell Rd., Bedford Self employed Robert W. Fuller 36 Fletcher Avenue Francis A. Gallagher 151 Spring Street Jon L. Ganger 19 Ellison Road Glenn D. Garlow 149 Concord Avenue Harry C. Gatos 11 Patterson Road William J. Gaynor 23 Minute Man Lane Robert H. George 164 Spring Street George W. Goode 237 Bedford Street John W. Grabski 64 Blossom Street Gerald Gray 49 Fern Street William R. Gray 268 Lowell Street Louis F. Grenier 147 Maple Street Kenneth F. Grinnell 40 Reed Street William E. Haible 21 Moon Hill Road William M. Hall 1357 Mass. Ave. Albert L. Hamilton 359 Lowell Street George Hansen, Jr. 12 Crescent Road Francis J. Hart 63 Ledgelawn Avenue William J. Hartery 12 Cary Avenue TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 Electronic Technician Superintendent Engineer Exec. Engineer Research Chemist Sales Manager Foreman Painter Heat Treater Electrical Contractor Electronic Engineer Foreman Highway Engineer Architect Elect. Engineer Engineer Mdse. Manager Shipper Draftsman General Radio Co. 275 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Thomas G. Gallagher, Inc. 164 School St., Somerville Boston Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. 225 Wyman St., Waltham Raytheon Mfg. Co. Lowell Mass. Inst. Tech. 77 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Royal Typewriter Co. 65 Franklin St., Boston Bay State Tallow Co. Abbatoir Ground, Brighton Self employed Rivett Lathe & Grinder 21 Riverview Road, Brighton Earle F. Griffin 1177 Main St., Waltham Picker X -Ray Corp. 25 South Broadway White Plains, N. Y. The Blanchard Machine Co. 64 State St., Cambridge Mass. Dep't. Public Works 100 Nashua St., Boston Anderson, Beckwith & Haible 11 Beacon St., Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. Newton Raytheon Mfg. Co. Inc. Willow St., Waltham Chandler & Co. Inc. 150 Tremont St., Boston Frozen Food Associates 75 Stanley Ave., Watertown Stop & Shop, Inc. 393 D St., So. Boston 24 Warren Hawkins, Jr. 2 Patricia Terrace Robert L. Henderson 14 Colony Road Warren E. Henderson 169 Blossom Street Jacque A. Hogg 114 Maple Street Lloyd George Holmes 17 Barnes Place ANNUAL REPORTS Motorman T V Engineer M. T. A. Operator Res. Engineer Elect. Engineer Leonard Wadsworth Hopkins Elect. Engineer 4 Scotland Road Martin J. Hopkins 69 Allen Street Carl Howard 10 Sherburne Road Einar K. Hultman 246 Lincoln Street Charles E. Hutchings 50 Somerset Road Charles T. Hyde 97 Maple Street Charles B. Jaixen 226 Concord Avenue Robert L. Jenkins 45 Grapevine Avenue Benjamin A. Jodice 133 Burlington Street Arthur E. Johnson 61 Spring Street David R. Johnson 16 Hillcrest Avenue Allen A. Jones 36A Woburn Street Robert P. Kaplan 3 Winchester Drive Machine Operator Engineer Plasterer Salesman Manufacturer Buyer Ass't. Engineer Maintenance Assistant Associate Factory Worker Research Engineer M. T. A. Bennett St., Cambridge Westinghouse Broadcasting Soldiers Field Rd., Boston M. T. A. 31 St. James Ave., Boston Mass. Inst. Tech. Cambridge American Machinery & Foundry 1085 Commonwealth Ave. Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. Box 398, Bedford Lever Bros. 164 Broadway, Cambridge Cram and Ferguson Boylston St., Boston Norman Julin Contractor 89 Cliffe Ave., Lexington Herrick Co. 352 C St., So. Boston W. C. Thairwall Co. 15 Tudor St., Cambridge Sears, Roebuck Co. Boston Warren Mfg. Co. Inc. Littleton Harlow Properties, Inc. 10 Chauncy St., Cambridge M. I. T. Lincoln Lab. P. O. Box 73, Lexington Anderson, Beckwith & Haible Architects 11 Beacon St., Boston Bemis Associates, Inc. 294 Pleasant St., Watertown W. R. Grace Inc. 62 Whittemore Ave. Cambridge Nazareth Kashmanian 6 Donald Street Mary C. Keane (Miss) 114 Lowell Street Paul R. Keeler, Jr. 79 East Street Thomas D. Kennedy, Jr. 124 Grant Street John L. Ketchum 27 Patterson Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 Sheet Metal Office Worker Engineer Salesman Manager Dorothea E. Kidd (Mrs.) Clerk 150 Maple Street John W. Kiley 18 Whipple Road Ian M. Kilgour 89 Spring Street Kenneth Kinnard 71 Grant Street Sara J. Kinneen (Miss) 136 Vine Street Henry C. Kirkland, Jr. 148 Cedar Street Stuart W. Kneen 155 Maple Street Kenneth W. Knott 20 Benjamin Road George E. Krah, Jr. 155 Blossom Street Franklin Kramer 11 Minute Man Lane C. Roger Lappin 5 Plymouth Road Isadore D. Larkin 2627 Mass. Avenue Clifton C. Larson 123 Maple Street Husband works at Supervisor Electrician Engineer Tel. Operator Plumber N. E. Sales Manager Manager Accountant Research Supervisor Tel. Engineer Auditor Salesman Victor J. Horace Co. 17 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown Jordan Marsh Co. Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. 55 Chapel St., Newton National Homes Corp. Lafayette, Indiana Chandler & Farquhar Co. Inc_ 900 Commonwealth Ave. Boston G. E. Co. River Works 920 Western Ave., Lynn Cambridge Research Center Bedford N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 10 Ware St., Cambridge Ward Baking Co. 140 Albany St., Cambridge Hycon Eastern, Inc. 75 Cambridge Parkway Cambridge N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Boston Kirkland & Shaw 148 Cedar Street, Lexington Boyertown Body & Equip. 1955 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Frigidaire Sales Corp. 25 Blandford St., Boston Suburban Propane Gas Sudbury Atlantic Gelatine Div. General Foods Corp. Hill St., Woburn N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 185 Franklin St., Boston Bostonian Hotel 1130 Boylston St., Boston Graphic Microfilm Co. 806 Mass. Ave., Cambridge 26 James Paul Leavitt 221 Woburn Street John LeBlanc 6 Morris Street Arthur J. Lewis 16 Middleby Road Jan Leyenaar 30 Moreland Avenue Donald B. Lindsay 47 Wood Street George L. Littlewood 4 Ellison Road Charles R. Lombard 20 Garfield Street Chester David Ludwig 16 Vine Street Patrick Lynch 231 Bedford Street Robert Lyon 50 Middle Street James Carter MacDonald 8 Wadman Circle Harry J. Mack 19 Minute Man Lane John F. MacNeil 117 Shade Street Ralph Edward Mailhoit 678 Lowell Street Bradley E. Malone 255 Waltham Street Paul Marasa 19 Benjamin Road Leroy F. Marek Vice Pres. 43 Somerset Road Mary R. Markham (Miss) Secretary 8 Churchill Lane ANNUAL REPORTS Elec. Dep't. Carpenter Maintenance Ass't. Foreman Research Chemist Clerk Auto Mechanic Driver - Salesman Clerk Real Estate Printer Dyer Insurance Oil Delivery Regional Sales Manager Proprietor Charles W. Martel Engineer 3 Sunny Knoll Avenue M. I. T. Lincoln Lab. Wood St., Lexington E. F. Hauserman Co. 2202 John Hancock Bldg. Boston Boston Gas Co. Arlington St., Boston J. H. Emerson Co. 22 Cottage Park Ave. Cambridge Arthur D. Little Inc. 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge U. S. Post Office, Boston Breakstone Bros. 66 Washington St., Somerville Whittemore Linen Supply 791 Tremont St., Boston U. S. Post Office Boston W. H. Lyon 55 Waltham St., Waltham Ginn & Co. 215 First St., Cambridge Morschner Dye Works, Inc. 220 Reservoir Street Needham Heights Self employed 1837 Mass. Ave., Lexington Self employed Dixie Cup Co. 120 Boylston St., Boston Pauls Service Station 619 Main St., Cambridge Arthur D. Little, Inc. 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge DuPont DeNemours Co. 140 Federal St., Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. Newton, Mass. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2/ C. Herbert Masse Sales Mgr. 4 Quincy Avenue Michael McCarthy Engineer 6 Revolutionary Road Stephen G. McConnell Elec. Tech. 6 Welch Road John T. McDonough Switchman 54 Woburn Street Hazel C. McGaffey (Miss) Cashier 2517 Mass. Ave. Henry A. McLaughlin 40 Wood Street Robert J. McLaughlin 19 Spencer Street Milton E. Merksamer 20 Charles Street Albert L. Merrifield 240 Woburn Street Leonard F. Milgate 60 School Street Douglas F. Moore 38 Parker Street Mark Moore, Jr. 3 Diehl Road William A. Morrill III 352 Marrett Road Alexander M. Nahigian 31 Middleby Road Waldo C. Nardello 140 Concord Highway Theodore Edward Neale 10 Ward Street Gunerius Nelsen 32 Simonds Road Erik A. A. Nelson 1387 Mass. Avenue Builder Technician Accountant Supervisor Electrician Terminal Supervisor Self employed Builder Supervisor Trucker Plumbing & Heating Clerk Woodworker Consulting Engineer Westinghouse Broad. Co. Chaning Building, N. Y. Carling Brewing Co. Worcester Rd., Natick Sylvania Electric Prod. Co. Waltham B. & M. Railroad North Station, Boston B. N. Shipyard Civilian Cafeteria Charlestown Self employed M. I. T. Laboratory Albany St., Cambridge Veterans' Hospital Bedford General Electric Co. Lynn General Electric Co. 920 Western Ave., Lynn The Atlantic Refining Co. 140 Lee Burbank Highway Revere Moore Realty Trust 3 Diehl Rd., Lexington U. S. Dep't. Commerce — Civil Aeronautics Ad., Federal Bldg. N. Y. lnt'l Airport Jamaica, N. Y. Self employed Modern Supply Co. 15 Lexington St., Waltham South Postal Annex Boston Self- employed Arnold A. Nelson 1387 Mass. Ave., Lexington 28 Floyd D. Netzer 62 Valley Road Ernest C. Nickerson 877 Waltham Street Donald Noyes 375 Lowell Street Benjamin L. Obear 142 Grant Street Frank Charles O'Brien 264 Marrett Road Edward M. Olson 534 Lowell Street Albert F. Orlandino 18 Minute Man Lane Hubert L. Paquette 223 Lowell Street Maurice S. Pasik 7 Whipple Road George F. Paterson 15 Ellison Road Charles B. Peck, Jr. 5 Washington Street Richard Perry 16 Ellison Road Roger A. Petrie 2 Grove Street Richard F. Phelps 34 Fair Oaks Drive William E. Phillips 37 Tower Road John J. Phinney 17 Columbus Street Harold S. Pierce 42 Ward Street Herbert A. Pike 135 Cedar Street Thomas H. Pigford 22 Fair Oaks Terrace ANNUAL REPORTS Joint maker Inspector Adm. Assistant Mechanical Designer Salesman- Driver Florist Office Manager Clerk Self employed Buyer Sales Representative Salesman Architect Self employed Insurance Broker Self employed Chemical Analyst Draftsman Supervisor Engineer Mystic Valley Gas Co. 299 Broadway, Arlington M. I. T. Lincoln Lab. Wood St., Lexington Arthur D. Little Inc. 30 Memorial Dr., Cambridge N. E. Carbide Tool Co. 55 Commercial St., Medford Hires Root Beer Co. 56 Clyde St., Somerville Peterson, Florist 544 Lowell St., Lexington Conant Broadcasting Co. 99 Revere Beach Parkway Medford U. S. Post Office Newtonville Pasik Bros. 7 Whipple Rd., Lexington Simplex Wire & Cable Co. 79 Sidney St., Cambridge Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 255 Orange Street Albany, N. Y. Burroughs Corp. 240 Newbury St., Boston Self employed 2 Grove St., Lexington Overland Amusements Broadway & Main Sts., Saugus William E. Phillips 102 Federal St., Boston B. B. Chemical Co. 784 Memorial Drive Cambridge Ganteaume & McMullin 99 Chauncy St., Boston Hood Rubber Co. 98 Nichols Ave., Watertown M. I. T. Cambridge Albert T. Pitt 2361 Mass. Avenue Robert T. Platka 9 Glen Road Clyde W. Plummer 24 Hilltop Avenue John A. Poole 31 Locust Avenue Louis A. Pope 15 Nichols Road Albert E. Pratley 40 Highland Avenue John T. Quinlan 67 Vine Street Herbert E. Rhodes 5 Dane Road Anne H. Rich (Mrs.) 140 Lowell Street Earl W. Richardson 18 Winter Street John A. Rodes 131 Shade Street James E. Rogers 104 Mass. Avenue Charles B. Rowley, Jr. 10 Meriam Street John E. Ryan 36 Ward Street John J. Ryan 21 Wilson Road William J. Ryan 21 Grant Place Waldo Saul 53 Pleasant Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON Claim Adjuster Banking Insurance Chemist Clerk Manager Insurance Accountant Proofreader Husband works at Electrician Engineer Office Worker Sales Rep. Truck Driver Bus Operator Parts Clerk Unemployed American Mutual Liability Insurance Co., Rm. 536, South Station Bldg., Boston Merchants National Bank Boston John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Boston 29 Arthur D. Little Co. 30 Memorial Drive, Cambridge H. M. Lawrence Hardware Co. 1 777 Mass. Ave., Lexington Steele Canvas Basket Co. 199 Concord Turnpike Cambridge Employers Liability Assurance Corp. of London 110 Milk St., Boston Ford Motor Co. 1 83 Middlesex Ave. Somerville Riverside Press 840 Memorial Dr., Cambridge G. E. Co. 640 Comm. Ave., Boston Donnelly Elec. & Mfg. Co. 35 Pontiac St., Roxbury Self employed 131 Shade St., Lexington Hinde & Dauch 70 Grove St., Watertown N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Boston Lexington Gardens 90 Hancock St., Lexington M. T. A. Boston Swanson Pontiac 200 Great Road, Bedford At home 30 Cyril V. Seymour 6 Paul Revere Road Chester N. Shaffer 17 Patriots Drive Joseph G. Shea 135 Maple Street Lyle C. Shoefelt 192 Burlington Street Manuel F. Silva 73 Webb Street Harvey A. Smith 36 Outlook Drive Kenneth M. Smith 12 Muzzey Street William D. Smith 101 Maple Street Stephen E. Snell 129 Shade Street Jack P. Snyder 2521 Mass. Ave. Robert J. Sorrentino 12 Outlook Drive Jean Spillsbury (Miss) 104 Pleasant Street Herbert F. Stewart 1965 Mass. Avenue Lyman B. Stewart 45 Forest Street Norman Stolz 11 Parker Street James A. Stone 253 Lincoln Street Merrill R. Storts 1 Grassland Street Cecilia A. Stygles (Miss) 65 Oak Street Clayton J. Sullivan 14 Taft Avenue ANNUAL REPORTS Accountant Retired Salesman Linotype Operator Truck Driver Salesman Proprietor Poultry Inspector Salesman Salesman Biller Mfgr. Computer Underwriter The Cryovac Co. 62 Whittemore Avenue Cambridge Medical Equipment Sales 73 Mason Terrace, Brookline Boston Record - American Winthrop Sq., Boston Abbt Motor Trans. 201 Brookline St., Cambridge Metropolitan Life Ins. 267 Moody St., Waltham Smith Paper Store 1832 Mass. Ave., Lexington Lex -Wood Poultry Farms 170 Wood St., Lexington Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Wm. Iselin & Co. Inc. 357 4th Ave., New York, N.Y.. Raytheon Mfg. Co. Foundry Ave., Waltham Lenk, Inc. 175 Ipswich St., Boston Reed Mfg. Co. Inc. 1045 Main St., Waltham Datamatic Corp. 100 River St., Waltham Brewer & Lord 40 Broad St., Boston Salesman John J. Cahill 204 Stuart St., Boston Accountant Robert Douglas & Co. 50 Congress St., Boston Accounting Clerk Credit Bureau of Greater Boston Inc., Boston General Manager Hampshire Press, Inc. 28 Carleton St., Cambridge Frank P. Sullivan 2 Vine Street Joseph P. Sullivan 4 Carville Avenue William B. Sullivan 389 Woburn Street William E. Sullivan 11 Ewell Avenue James A. Surrette 8 Myrna Road William R. Swigert 68 Locust Avenue Donald A. Thomas 13 Spring Street Eugene D. Thorne 5 Myrna Road William J. Tilley 15 Minute Man Lane Edmund G. Tocci 8 Cambridge- Concord Highway Robert P. Trask, Jr. 217 Waltham Street Raymond J. Turcott 424 Bedford Street Alfred H. Tutin 9 Revere Street James K. Tweedle 39 Colony Road Harold G. Vogt 8 Foster Road Donald M. Wacome 102 Burlington Street Roger D. Wall 44 Ledgelawn Avenue Kenneth L. Warden 237 Wood Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 Clerk Mech. Engineer Foreman Lieutenant Salesman Division Sup't. Lineman Proprietor Assembler Contractor Accountant Electrician Mfg. Agent Acc'ting Sup't. Engineer Chemist Machinist Plant Manager First National Stores 60 Bedford St., Lexington O. G. Kelley & Co. 98 Taylor St., Dorchester Farrington Mfg. Co. A Street, Needham Cambridge Fire Department Cambridge Northeastern Distributors 304 Vassar St., Cambridge N. E. Dressed Meat & Wool 174 Somerville Ave. Somerville N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 67 Pleasant St., Arlington Andover Shop 83 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge General Radio Co. 275 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Self employed 8 Cambridge- Concord Hwy. Lexington The Esso Co. 135 Clarendon St., Boston Eastern Gas & Fuel Everett A. H. Tutin (self employed) 80 Boylston St., Boston N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 185 Franklin St., Boston Raytheon Mfg. Co. Waltham Dewey & Almy Chem. Co. 62 Whittemore Ave. Cambridge Technol, Incorporated 24 Mill Lane, Arlington Quincy Market Cold Storage & Warehouse Co. 178 Atlantic Ave., Boston 32 Caleb Warner 546 Concord Avenue Gerald L. Warner 139 Maple Street Kenneth D. Warnock 8 Peachtree Road William J. Watson 154 Pleasant Street Herbert G. Weiss 28 Barberry Road Martin L. Wertheim 11 Battle Green Road Thomas J. Whelan 2 Ballard Terrace Frank White 259 Bedford Street Norman E. White 16 Wheeler Road William H. Wildes 74 Winter Street Earl Wing 138 Grant Street Chester H. Woods 382 Marrett Road ANNUAL REPORTS Engineer Elect. Engineer Pur. Agent Advertising Engineer Underwriter Accountant Photo Technician Salesman Accountant Dept. Manager Arthur D. Little, Inc. 30 Memorial Dr., Cambridge Raytheon Mfg. Co. Bedford Evans International Inc. 194 Great Road, Acton Sears Roebuck & Co. 24 Fullert.n St., Boston M. I. T. Li coln Lab Box 73, ood St., Lexington Acacia Lif Ins. Co. 80 Federal St., Boston Mass. De t. Public Works 100 Nash a St., Boston Harvard U iversity Cambridge Geo. B. • obbins Disinfectant Co. 42 Carleto St., Cambridge Buckley & Scott Co. 51 Spring .t., Watertown Hood Rub.er Co. Watertown Boston Ins rance Co. 87 Kilby S ., Boston TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1956 33 To the Residents of Lexington: Once again the Board of Selectmen makes its annual report to the people of Lexington. In this report we will outline the major accomplishments of the year 1956 and also the problems which the town is facing in the immediate future. The year 1956 was a rather heavy building year with 521 build- ing permits issued. Some of the major buildings being erected are the new Church of Our Redeemer, the new Methodist Church, the new St. Brigid's Church, the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center, the new Additional Town Office Building, the addition to the Franklin School, the addition to the High School and the Man- hattan Building. In looking at the number of sub - divisions now pending before the Planning Board, 1957 tends to be another big building year. One of the problems that gave the Board much concern during 1956 was the failure of our water system to provide proper pressure to assure everyone an adequate supply of water. It was necessary during the summer months to restrict the use of water because of this failure and we are pleased to report that the majority of our townspeople were very co- operative. At a Special Town Meeting held in November, money was appropriated to erect a new 2,000,000 gallon water tower which we hope will correct the situation. However, we point out that the tank will not be ready for another year and it may therefor be necessary to again restrict the use of water in 1957. A study of the water distribution system of the Town will be made by engineers for the purpose of determining its conditions and needs. We will also continue our policy of enlarging water mains to provide more pressure. During 1956 the Snow Removal budget was entirely depleted and transfers from the Reserve Fund were necessary. The total number of snow storms was thirteen which deposited 104 inches of snow, and cost th Town $97,964.04 for sanding, plowing and re- moving of same. This was the largest expenditure for snow removal in a good many years. 34 ANNUAL REPORTS In 1956 we were unable to complete all of the projects for which money was appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting in March. This was due mainly to the inability of getting the engineer- ing work done early in the Spring and Summer. In this respect it is the intention of the Board of Selectmen to enlarge the Engineer- ing Department during the year 1957. In brief, we list below major projects completed or started in 1956. 1. WATER MAINS a. In carrying out our policy of enlarging water mains to provide more pressure and availability, we have installed 12" water mains in Waltham Street from Marrett Road to Concord Avenue, in Concord Avenue from Waltham Street to Pleasant Street and in Concord Avenue from Waltham Street to Barberry Road. b. We also installed an 8" main in Webb Street. c. Water mains were installed in sub - divisions substantially at the expense of the developers. 2. SEWERS a. Sewer mains and laterals have been started or completed in Richard Road, Blake Road, Henderson Road, a section of Cedar Street, and in two sections of Follen Road. b. The lower line trunk sewer from the Pumping Station to Ross Road is nearing completion. c. At the Fall Town Meeting money was appropriated for sewers in a section of Lowell Street, Haskell Street and Crescent Hill Avenue, but the contract has not been awarded at the present time. 3. STREET CONSTRUCTION a. The following streets were voted to be constructed but were not completed. Donald Street, Bernard Street, Ivan Street, Eldred Street to Justin Street, Calvin Street, Daniels Street, Wallis Court, Grapevine Avenue, Rowland Avenue, Blake Road, Henderson Road, Nichols Road, Milk Street, Arcola Street, Pearl Street and Jackson Court. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 b. Widening of part of Concord Avenue under Chapter 90 was not completed in time because the State did not award the contract. c. Worthen Road from Bedford Street to Massachusetts Ave- nue was completed in the early Summer. d. Many sub - division streets have been constructed under the supervision of our Public Works and Engineering Depart- ments, but at the developers' expense. 4. SIDEWALKS a. This year $25,000 was appropriated for sidewalks under the Betterment Act. b. Sidewalks were installed in Lowell Street from Woburn Street to Maple Street, from Winchester Drive to Peartree Lane and from Woburn Street northerly approximately 600 feet. c. In Lincoln Street from Middleby Road to Marrett Road. d. In Lowell Street from Summer Street to Haskell Street. e. We were unable to have sidewalks constructed on Maple Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street and on Lowell Street from Maple Street to Summer Street because of the lack of State funds. However, in November we were informed that funds are now available and construction will start in the Spring of 1957. 5. CURBING a. Curbing was installed on Massachusetts Avenue from Clarke Street to Hancock Church and on Hancock Street from Han- cock Avenue to Adams Street on the westerly side. 6. DRAINAGE a. Drains have been installed in Justin Street from Eldred Street to Brook Street, in a section of Forest Street, in Payson Road, in Tavern Lane and work has been started on the Tower Road and Locust Avenue drain. 36 ANNUAL REPORTS 7. POLICE DEPARTMENT At the Fall Town Meeting money was appropriated for a radar speed control machine to be used to speed zone our streets. This coming year we will recommend the appoint- ment of additional men for traffic control. 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department this year has been undermanned due to a number of men on limited duty. Because of this situation we will recommend the appointment of additional firemen. A committee was appointed at the 1956 Annual Town Meeting in March to review the recommendations of the Board of Fire Commissioners that the town construct an additional Fire Station on the parcel of land now owned by the town and situated on Marrett Road near the reservoir. PROBLEMS FACING THE TOWN STREETS The Board of Selectmen will again present to the Town Meeting the relocation of Allen Street which we feel is vital to the safety of the public. This problem has become more acute since the State Department of Public Works has divulged its plans for making Route 2 non - access. We will also present numerous streets for acceptance where approximately 65% of the property owners re- quest construction. We will also recommend further construction of Concord Avenue under Chapter 90. SEWERS This year the Board of Selectmen has had petitions for approxi- mately half a million dollars in sewer laterals. At the present time the Board is undecided whether to recommend all of these requests. WATER This year we will recommend the installation of a 12" main in Revere Street up North Hancock Street to Burlington Street to Grove Street, continuing our policy of strengthening and enlarging our mains. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 SIDEWALKS Last year we appropriated $25,000 for sidewalks. This year the Board will recommend $50,000 in an effort to cut down on bus transportation which is rather costly. Sidewalks will be recommended in the following streets: 1. Utica Street to Lowell Street on Woburn Street. 2. Laconia Street northerly end to sidewalk now existing on Lowell Street. 3. On Massachusetts Avenue from Cedar Street to Paul Revere Road. 4. On Lincoln Street from Audubon Road to Middleby Road. 5. On Waltham Street from Marrett Road to Brookside Avenue. 6. On Adams Street from North Street to East Street. 7. On Lowell Street from Fairlawn Avenue to Winchester Drive. Before concluding our report we would like to commend the paid personnel of the town. The respective work in the various depart- ments has been carried on efficiently and courteously. We also wish to take this opportunity to express sincere appre- ciation to the members of all Boards, Committees and Commis- sioners appointed by us for the unlimited time they have devoted to the town without remuneration. HASKELL W. REED, Chairman RAYMOND W. JAMES WILLIAM E. MALONEY RALPH H. TUCKER RUTH MOREY Selectmen of Lexington 38 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION; PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BULDING; PRECINCT FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT FIVE, PARKER SCHOOL; PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on Monday, the 5th day of March, A. D., 1956 at 7:30 o'clock A. M., then and there to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1. To choose by ballot the following Town Officers: Two Selectmen for the term of three years; Two members of the School Committee for the term of three years; One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; One member of the Planning Board for the term of five years; One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years; One Moderator for the term of one year; One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; One Town Clerk for the term of one year; One Town Treasurer for the term of one year; Two Constables for the term of one year; Thirty -three Town Meeting Members in each precinct; the eleven receiving the highest number of votes to serve for the term of three years, the eleven receiving the next highest number of votes to serve for the term of two years, and the remaining eleven to serve for the term of one year. The polls will be open at 7:30 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the nineteenth day of March, 1956, at 8:00 P. M., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as amended thereof. ARTICLE 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town. ARTICLE 3. To appoint or provide for the appointment of the Committee on Lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will make appropriations for expenditures by departments, officers, boards and committees of the Town for the ensuing year and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by trans- fer from available funds, including any special funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1957, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will establish the salary and compensation of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes, being all the elected officers of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and raise and appropriate the funds necessary therefor, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the Town Clerk incurred outside the Commonwealth in se- curing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the Town Clerk's Department, or act- in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will transfer unexpended appropriation bal- ances in any of the accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or to other accounts suitable for such transfer under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills rendered to the Town for prior years, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money, to be used in addition to money already appropriated, for payment of bills incurred for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of the Maria Hast- ings School, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1956, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to install new or replacement water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisi- tion and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special water funds, or by borrow- ing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, sub- ject to the assessments of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and de- termine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will make supplementary appropriations to be used in conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers, drains or streets that have heretofore been authorized, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 40 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds for the pay- ment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 32 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for high- way maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by trans- fer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway construction under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and de- termine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one -half of the cost or otherwise; appropriate a sum of money for such construction, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install curb - ings at such locations as they may determine; appropriate a sum of money for such installation, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the im- provement of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under Chap- ter 252 of the General Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board of Health of Lexington, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisi- tion and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the pur- chase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the cur- rent tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Road Machinery Fund, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on various projects carried on under the direction of said Department or other Town Depart- ments, the amount of said credit not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to ap- point one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such un- accepted streets as the Selectmen may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell and con- vey the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions as they deem proper; or act in any other manner in relation thereto; said land being described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle, thence running northeasterly along Meriam Street, a distance of 42.90 feet to a stone bound; thence turn- ing at an angle of 90° 00' and running southeasterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.56 feet to a stone bound; thence turning at an angle of 90° 20' 30" and running southwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 42.68 feet to a point; thence turning at an angle of 89° 49' 30" and running northwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of beginning and con- taining 3,407 plus or minus square feet. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will authorize the Planning Board to obtain options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the Town as locations for future streets or for playground and recreational purposes and will authorize the Selectmen to acquire the and or rights therein that are recom- mended for street purposes; appropriate money for such options and for acquisi- tion of such land for street purposes and determine whether the same shall be pro- vided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combina- tion of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the de- velopment of Westview Cemetery, and determine whether the money shall be pro- vided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an additional Town Office Building, similar in design to the present Town Office Building, and to supervise the work; and appropriate a sum of money for such purposes and de- termine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new article to read substantially as follows, or act in any other manner in relation thereto: Town Celebrations Committee Section 1. There is hereby established a Town Celebrations Committee to consist of nine registered voters of the Town. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. When first appointed, three members shall be appointed for three -year terms, three for two -year terms and three for one -year terms. Thereafter, three members shall be appointed each year for three year terms. Terms shall expire on April thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office until their successors have been duly appointed and 42 ANNUAL REPORTS qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the balance of unexpired terms. Section 2. The Committee shall be charged with planning and carrying out the proper observance of April nineteenth and of United Nations Day and of such other holidays and special events as the Selectmen may designate from time to time. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to grant a sewer easement to Freda Semler Seabury across the Maria Hastings School lot in consideration of the conveyance by said Freda Semler Seabury to the Town of a parcel of land that consists of approximately 2.3 acres and abuts on said school lot and in which a sewer easement will be reserved; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to ac- quire from Mr. and Mrs. W. John Baskin two parcels of land for playground and recreational purposes that are situated on and in the rear of Wyman Road in Lex- ington and are shown on Land Court Plan No. 24306A as lots 36 and 23; said lot 36 being in the rear of Wyman Road, consisting of approximately 7.6 acres and being offered to the Town as a gift, and said lot fronting on Wyman Road, consisting of approximateiy 22,320 square feet and being offered to the Town at a nominal price; and raise and appropriate money therefore; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to abandon the drainage easement extending from Winter Street along the common boundary be- tween lots 8 and 9 on Winter Street that was granted to the Town by deed of Lottie M. Kendrick dated August 24, 1948 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7333, Page 90, and that is no longer needed by the Town, and will set the minimum amount to be paid for such abandonment; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will authorize and provide for the appoint- ment of a committee to study and make recommendations as to measures that might be undertaken to preserve and perpetuate historic documents, papers, books, paintings and other material relating to the history of the Town, especially the collection that has been and is being gathered by Mr. Edwin B. Worthen; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town wiil provide for and authorize a committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into a con- tract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Cary Memorial Library Building and for making alterations in the present building, and to supervise the work; and appropriate a sum of money for such purposes and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combina- tion of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase or lease of voting machines; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the pur- chase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for Snow Removal, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of two automobiles for the Building, Plumbing and Electrical In- spectors; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote that the unexpended balance in the appropriation of $40,000 that was made under Article 4 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on November 17, 1952 for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of the Veterans Memorial Library in the new high school building be transferred to the School Committee to be expended by it from time to time in the purchase of books and equipment for and maintenance of the Vet- erans Memorial Library; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee to prepare final plans and specifications, to obtain bids and to enter into a con- tract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an ad- dition to the Franklin School Building, and to supervise the work; and appropriate a sum of money for such purposes and determine whether the money shall be pro- vided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to be ex- pended by the School Committee to pay building custodians when required to be in attendance at school buildings after working hours while portions of the build- ings are in use by community groups that cannot themselves afford to pay for such extra services by the custodians; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and provide for the appointment of a committee to study and make recommendations as to a site for an additional junior high school building and as to sites for additional elementary schools, and to have authority to obtain options on land that it recommends be ac- quired for such purposes; appropriate money for the expenses of the committee and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by trans- fer from available funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to petition the General Court for the enactment of legislation authorizing the establishment of historic districts in the Town and providing for an Historic Districts Commission substantially in accordance with the proposed legislation prepared and recommend- ed by the Planning Board, a copy of such proposed legislation being on file in the Office of the Town Clerk; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will provide for and authorize a committee to review the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners to construct an additional fire station on the parcel of land now owned by the Town that is situated on Marrett Road near the Reservoir, and with authority, if the committee concurs in the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners, to retain architectural services and obtain preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimates for the con- struction, original equipping and furnishing of a fire station on said parcel; and ap- propriate a sum of money for the expenses of the committee and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to change the names of the follow- ing streets, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. a. To change to Putnam Road the name Fairland Street, an unaccepted way extending from Eastern Avenue to Robbins Avenue. 44 ANNUAL REPORTS b. To change to Blodgett Road the name Oak Avenue, an unaccepted way extending from Eastern Avenue to Deering Avenue. c. To change to Stuart Road the name Robbins Avenue, an unaccepted way extending from School Street to Fairland Street. d. To change to Liberty Avenue the name Quincy Avenue, an unaccepted way extending from Liberty Avenue to Revere Street. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a Town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Bernard Street, from Bedford Street north- easterly, approximately 1027 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way and accept the layout of as a town way, Calvin Street from Ivan Street northeasterly approximately 750 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Donald Street from Ivan Street northeasterly approximately 750 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Eldred Street from Bedford Street northeasterly approximately 1050 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Ivan Street from Eldred Street southeasterly approximately 830 feet to beyond Bernard Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Grapevine Avenue from Kendall Road north- westerly approximately 1150 feet to Waltham Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Rowland Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly approximately 360 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act as shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Daniels Street from Taft Avenue southerly approximately 500 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated May 10, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be pro- vided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Wallis Court from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly approximately 258 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Bet- terment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 19, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to establish a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Nichols Road from Preston Road northeasterly approximately 530 feet to Blake Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Bet- terment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Dec. 5, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, ease- ment or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the con- struction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money 46 ANNUAL REPORTS shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and ,accept the layout of as a town way, Jackson Court from Parker Street northeasterly approximately 255 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Blake Road from Simonds Road southeasterly approximately 570 feet to Preston Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Henderson Road from Burlington Street south- westerly approximately 585 feet to Blake Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated August 25, 1955 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Pearl Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly aproximately 375 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Arcola Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly approximately 395 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Milk Street from Carley Road southeasterly approximately 685 feet to Hill Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Bet- terment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Fottler Avenue, from the southwesterly line of the location of the Boston and Maine Railroad to the northeasterly line of the location of said railroad a distance of approximately 50 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 7, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Westwood Road from Mill Brook Road, north- easterly and southeasterly approximately 1007 feet to Adams Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Mill Brook Road from Adams Street northwest- erly approximately 351 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Whipple Road from Lowell Street northeasterly approximately 1590 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 4, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Locke Lane from Fairlawn Lane southeasterly approximately 1220 feet to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and, accept the layout of as a town way, Fiske Road from Winchester Drive south- easterly approximately 1884 feet to Whipple Road as laid out by the Selectmen 48 ANNUAL REPORTS and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in .relation thereto. ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Red Coat Lane from Burlington Street easterly approximately 1171 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Flintlock Road from Red Coat Lane northerly, easterly and southerly approximately 1693 feet to Red Coat Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and raise and appro- priate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XXVI of the General By -Laws by renumbering the present Sections thereof, except Section 1 and Section 3, to conform to the following numbering: Section 2. The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 13, as amended, shall be as follows: For issuing the orig- inal license, $1.00 plus a reasonable charge for advertising. For each annual certificate of registration, $.50. Section 4. No person, except an officer of the law in the performance of his duties, shall enter upon the premises of another with the inten- tion of peeping into the windows of a house or spying upon in any manner any person or persons therein. Section 5. The Board of Appeals established under the Zoning By -Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the Subdivision Control Law, being Sections 81K to 81GG inclusive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and any acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto. ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Select - men to petition the General Court to amend the provisions for filling unexpired terms of town meeting members of Chapter 215 of the Acts 1929, being the act establishing the representative town meeting form of government in Lexington, by inserting in Section 2 immediately prior to the next to the last sentence a new sentence in substantially the following form, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled, in the order of votes received at each annual town election, from among those candidates in their respective pre- cincts who fail of election to a term of three years. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters) ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Select- men to petition the General Court to amend the provisions of Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 which relate to the filling of vacancies in the total number of town .meeting members from any precinct, said Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 being TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49 the act establishing the representative town meeting form of government in Lex- ington, by striking out Section 7 and inserting a new section in substantially the following form, or act in any other manner in relation thereto: Section 7. Any vacancy in the full number of town meeting members from any precinct, whether arising from a failure of the registered voters thereof to elect, or from any other cause, shall be filled until the next annual election by the selection by the town clerk of the person who received the highest number of votes as a defeated candidate for the office of town meeting member in the preceding election in the precinct where the vacancy occurs and the town clerk shall promptly notify such person of his election as a town meeting member. If for any reason such person cannot or does not accept such office, the next highest in recorded vote of the defeated candidates in that precinct shall be similarly se- lected. In the event of a tie vote of those who received the high- est votes as such defeated candidates, or in the event there is no such defeated candidate available, the town clerk shall call a special meeting of the town meeting members from the precinct where the vacancy occurs for the purpose of filling the vacancy from among the registered voters of the precinct and shall cause to be mailed to every such town meeting member, not less than seven days before the time set for the meeting, a notice specify- ing the object, time and place of the meeting. At the said meet- ing a majority of the members from such precinct shall constitute a quorum, and they shall elect from their own number a chair- man and a clerk. The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by written ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice. The chairman and clerk shall count the ballots and shall make a certificate of the choice and forthwith file the same with the town clerk, together with a written acceptance by the member or members so chosen who shall thereupon be deemed elected and qualified a town meeting member or members, sub- ject to the right of all the town meeting members to judge of the election and qualifications of the members as set forth in section three. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen in the name and on behalf of the Town to convey to the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., a Massachusetts charitable corporation, the two parcels of land sit- uated on the southerly side of Lincoln Street in Lexington that were given to the Town by Josiah Willard Hayden by deed dated November 21, 1938 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 6254, Page 543, such con- veyance by the Town to be in consideration of the use by said corporation of such land only for the recreation, entertainment, physical training and instruction of the youth of both sexes of the Town of Lexington in accordance with the corporate purposes of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. and the provisions of the will of Josiah Willard Hayden, Middlesex Probate Court docket No. 329908, and the agreement by said corporation to build, operate and maintain on such land a building or buildings and other facilities for said purposes; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1956 tax rate, or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. 50 ANNUAL REPORTS And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this thirteenth day of February, A. D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT Constable of Lexington LEON W. BATEMAN RAYMOND W. JAMES WILLIAM E. MALONEY FREDERICK M. GAY HASKALL W. REED Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: February 24, 1956 I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters 10 days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION; PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT FIVE, PARKER SCHOOL; PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on Monday, the 5th day of March, A. D., 1956 at 7:30 A. M., then and there to choose by ballot, in additicn to the Town Officers to be chosen under Article 1 of the Town Warrant, dated February 13, 1956, the following Town Officer: One member of the School Committee for the term of two years. The polls will be open at 7:30 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty- seventh day of February, A. D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington LEON W. BATEMAN RAYMOND W. JAMES WILLIAM E. MALONEY FREDERICK M. GAY HASKELL W. REED Selectmen of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 52 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN Precinct Three To the Town Clerk: February 27, 1956 Lester L. Andrews Warden I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Randall W. Richards Inspector (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a John T. McDonough, Jr. Inspector printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at Catheryne M. Ferry Clerk his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters Julia Vaughan Teller 7 days before the time of said meeting. Joseph 0. Rooney Teller Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Agnes T. Buckley Teller Constable of Lexington Dorothy A. Parks Teller Mary S. H. Ellis Teller Elizabeth F. Downey Teller ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Martha Kinneen Teller MARCH 5, 1956 Stanley C. Ballard Teller Edna Anderson Teller In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexing- Mary R. McDonough Teller ton met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington on Monday, March the fifth in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty -six at seven- Precinct Four thirty o'clock in the forenoon. Louise E. Ahern Warden The following places were designated as the voting places for the various pre- Ralph I. Dale Inspector cincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, East Lexington Fire Station; John J. Rudd Inspector Precinct Three, Cary Memorial Hall; Precinct Four, High School Building; Precinct Marion L. Harris Clerk Five, Parker School; Precinct Six, Maria Hastings School. Eleanor T. Husted Teller The following election officers having been been duly appointed by the Select- Gladys T. Watson Teller men, and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: Rosalie MacDonald Teller Dorothy K. Parker Teller Precinct One Mary G. Oliver Teller John H. Dacey Warden Beatrice F. Morse Teller George E. Foster Inspector Marion E. Whiting Teller John D. Barry Inspector Alice T. Jorgensen Teller Helga M. Carlson Clerk Eugene T. Buckley Teller Mary A. Rowland Teller Timothy J. Kinneen Teller Florence M. Bruce Teller Marie Mahoney Teller Precinct Five George D. Smith Teller Emma Zitso Warden George F. Stygles Teller Michael J. McDonough Inspector Gwendoline Johnson Teller Veronica Belcastro Inspector Annie H. McDonnell Teller Jean E. Baker Clerk Lena S. Rochette Teller Richard B. Ford Teller Precinct Two Mary A. Hallett Teller Ethel M. Koester Teller William W. Ferguson Warden Sally Hooper Teller Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector Ingrid M. Newhall Teller Gaetano Buttaro Inspector Elizabeth Fardy Teller Ilda J. Field Clerk Ella G. Callahan Teller Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Marion R. Coughlin Teller Henry P. Meade Teller K. Claudine Foster Teller Christine A. Stewart Teller Precinct Six Mary Ella Clifford Teller J. Carroll Ryan Warden Alice G. Marshall Teller Helen M. Smith Inspector Ida B. Fisk Teller Frederic K. Johnson Inspector John R. McLaughlin Teller Mary J. Ferry Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53. Agnes Hall Teller Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Mary A. Spellman Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller Hazel E. LaPorte Teller Evelyn L. Kelley Teller Nora M. Doherty Teller Janet H. Pigott Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven - thirty o'clock A. M. and remained open until eight o'clock P. M., after which time, after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6 1635 One thousand six hundred thirty -five 1743 One thousand seven hundred forty -three 1636 One thousand six hundred thirty -six 1646 One thousand six hundred forty -six 1712 One thousand seven hundred twelve 1658 One thousand six hundred fifty -eight Total 10030 Ten thousand thirty The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1 843 Precinct 2 987 Precinct 3 1042 Precinct 4 987 Precinct 5 1049 Precinct 6 989 Eight hundred forty -three Nine hundred eighty -seven One thousand forty -two Nine hundred eighty -seven One thousand forty -nine Nine hundred eighty -nine Total 5897 Five thousand eight hundred ninety -seven Charles D. Allen Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Ruth Morey David F. Toomey Ralph H. Tucker Blanks SELECTMEN Pre. 1 129 321 277 449 264 246 Pre. 2 147 338 435 387 405 262 Pre. 3 167 324 564 217 668 144 Pre. 4 127 437 506 194 524 186 Pre. 5 228 370 525 269 546 160 Pre. 6 229 423 457 297 421 151 1686 1974 2084 1974 2098 1978 Ruth Morey and Ralph H. Tucker were elected Selectmen for three years. Total 1027 2213 2764 1813 2828 1149 54 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN CLERK Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total James J. Carroll 740 886 945 884 963 896 5314 Blanks 103 101 97 103 86 93 583 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 James J. Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year. TOWN TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total James J. Carroll 729 875 938 879 959 891 5271 Blanks 114 112 104 108 90 98 626 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 James J. Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total Joseph D. Brucchi 234 182 209 258 277 303 1463 Donald T. Clark 368 512 587 548 545 473 3033 Vincent A. McCrossen 214 282 118 152 169 189 1124 George F. Royal 229 199 263 196 283 275 1445 Gordon E. Steele 330 531 663 548 550 483 3105 Blanks 311 268 244 272 274 255 1624 1686 1974 2084 1974 2098 1978 11794 Donald T. Clark and Gordon E. Steele were elected to the School Committee for three years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total Edward T. Martin 619 819 902 855 922 824 4941 Blanks 224 168 140 132 127 165 956 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 Edward T. Martin was elected to the School Committee for two years. MODERATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Charles E. Ferguson 648 814 903 Blanks 195 173 139 Pre. 4 836 151 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total 894 820 4915 155 169 982 11794 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 Charles E. Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 'S6 ANNUAL REPORTS PLANNING BOARD TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total Precinct One Levi G. Burnell, Jr. 355 546 684 670 639 623 3517 Alfred S. Busa 402 322 264 220 314 262 1784 ** *Lois W. Brown 404 Blanks 86 119 94 97 96 104 596 ** *Sanborn C. Brown 399 ** *Alfred S. Busa 465 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 * *Gaetano Buttaro 326 * * *J. Henry Duffy 408 Levi G. Burnell, Jr. was elected to the Planning Board for five years. ** *Anne G. Fisher 366 ** *Roland B. Greeley 385 * *William M. Hall 356 COLLECTOR OF TAXES * *Jacque A. Hogg 357 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total ** *William C. Madden 398 Ethel U. Rich 662 834 938 876 943 868 5121 ** *Robert W. Mann 377 Blanks 181 153 104 111 106 121 776 ** *William F. Mason 429 * *William G. Nowlin 346 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 ** *Donald P. Noyes 371 ** *Thomas Sullivan 420 Ethel U. Rich was elected Collector of Taxes for one year. * *Emile J. Vadeboncoeur 344 *Howard G. Allison 258 *Eugene J. Aubert 259 CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS * *William L. Brown, Jr. 314 * *Daniel P. Busa 366 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total Bernice S. Cannell 231 George M. Hynes 672 838 916 842 920 834 5022 * *John M. Dacey 294 Blanks 171 149 126 145 129 155 875 Bernard Esecson 233 Arthur R. Feinburg 187 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 Frank A. Folino 208 Peter P. J. Gardini 205 George M. Hynes was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years. *Thomas G. Gibian 247 *Gordon L. Guernsey 258 *William Hammer 252 TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS * *Dorothy Healy 296 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total *Franklin C. Hudson 276 Clarence S. Walker 630 785 914 834 900 823 4886 James E. Luvalle 216 Blanks 213 202 128 153 149 166 1011 *Vincent A. McCrossen 259 John J. Molloy 244 843 987 1042 987 1049 989 5897 Alfred A. Murray 233 Robert E. Ogilvie 192 Clarence S. Walker was elected Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. Leo S. Poplawski 167 * *Norman J. Richards 329 *James Roberts 253 Winston D. Rosendahl 185 CONSTABLES Anthony J. Rossi 196 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Pre. 5 Pre. 6 Total Lotte E. Scharfman 184 William G. Dooley 662 790 872 795 861 772 4752 Maurice F. Shaughnessy 244 James F. Mowat 612 767 904 813 861 810 4767 James R. Sherman 244 Blanks 412 417 308 366 376 396 2275 * *William D. Smith 305 __ *M. Christine Swenson 259 1686 1974 2084 1974 2098 1978 11794 *Weiant Wathen -Dunn 280 Burton L. Williams 222 William G. Dooley and James F. Mowat were elected Constables for one year. *Sidney B. Williams 249 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Keith E. Winnard 226 Blanks 13297 ***Elected three years. **Elected two years. *Elected one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Two ***Charles T. Abbott 589 * *J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr. 512 * *Marjorie K. Blaisdell 465 *Nathaniel P. Blish 438 ***James B. Bushard 527 * *Winfield S. Caouette 505 ** *Donald T. Clark 574 'Richard *Richard P. Cromwell 540 ** *Frank A. Currier, Jr. 522 ***Ernest Cutter 543 ***Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 516 * *George E. Foster 499 *Daniel J. Griffin 457 * *Lloyd C. Harding 483 *Nishan Haroian 358 * *Lewis L. Hoyt 486 ** *George M. Hynes 542 * *Edwin C. Johnson 500 *David Kidd 441 *William G. Kling 429 * *Rufus L. McQuillan 476 * *Charles B. Meek 461 **Thomas C. Morris 469 ***Vernon C. Page 600 *William E. Phillips 438 ** *Alden Lassell Ripley 517 *Harold E. Roeder 437 *George C. Sheldon 458 ***Gordon E. Steele 590 *John J. Sullivan 408 *John A. Wilson 459 * *Jason H. Woodward 466 Ronald M. Bricher 322 Joseph G. Cammarata 225 Elizabeth H. Clarke 327 Eric T. Clarke 330 *Frederick M. Gay 448 Ervin E. Cross, Jr. 313 Eileen C. Henriques 281 John J. Kessler 195 Frank L. Martin 278 Joan M. McCarthy 327 John B. Ward 282 Blanks 13538 ** *Elected three years. * *Elected two years. *Elected one year. 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Three ***Alan G. Adams 652 Charles R. Alexander 326 * *Joseph E. Belcher 480 * *Louis W. Bills 494 ** *Charles M. Blake 574 ** *Woodruff M. Brodhead 546 *Otis S. Brown, Jr. 409 *Ronald D. Brown 463 * *William. I. Burnham 481 ** *Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 506 ** *Howard E. Custance 618 Felix V. Cutler 267 *Murray G. Dearborn 365 * *Leland H. Emery 503 ***Robert W. Fawcett 555 *Donald M. Fifield 405 ** *Ernest A. Giroux 542 *George E. Graves 459 *Paul Hanson 450 * *Milton F. Hodgdon 482 *Norton T. Hood 386 *Wilbur M. Jaquith 387 * *Russell M. Little 504 * *William H. Lyon 499 * *Mildred B. Marek 498 ***Richard W. Maynard 517 ** *Robert C. Merriam 618 * *Clayton M. Morse 474 ** *Donald E. Nickerson 507 *Charles H. Norris 392 James A. Peirce 320 * *A. Edward Rowse 495 ** *Walter E. Sands 545 William B. Simmons 192 *Dexter A. Smith 351 * *George P. Wadsworth 469 Robert H. Watt 279 Donald E. Williamson 283 *Harvey F. Winlock 355 John R. Bevan 312 Robert P. Buckingham 160 Oscar R. Carlson 265 Charles E. Connolly 199 Clifford C. Cooper, Jr. 157 J. Alan Cooper 158 Robert T. Davis 187 James N. Flynn 121 Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. 173 Elizabeth K. Govan 275 Richard R. Harding 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON William L. Hench 181 Raymond E. Lewis 233 Mark Moore, Jr. 193 Russell F. Morash 160 Ruth N. Nonnemaker 127 Leroy W. Noyes, Jr. 133 Linwood E. Palmer, Jr. 174 Alford S. Peckham 134 Carl R. Petterson 189 John F. Rich 287 Robert T. Sanford, Jr. 116 Francis W. K. Smith 114 Richard S. Sparrow 97 Herbert F. Stewart 145 Max H. Straw 175 Joseph C. Tropeano 263 Jean D. Wanless 164 Blanks 11606 ** *Elected three years. * *Elected two years. *Elected one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Four * * *Tracy W. Ames 430 George H. Anker 219 * *Walter G. Black 362 * *Joseph D. Brucchi 355 ** *Carl E. Bryant 412 ** *Levi G. Burnell, Jr. 423 * *Robert R. Cave 345 *Robert J. Clements 340 * *Charles T. Cogswell 384 ** *Charles G. Davis 408 John H. Devine 266 *William F. Downe 342 * *Chesley M. Dunlap 364 ***Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 483 ** *Gardner C. Ferguson 438 *Martin A. Gilman 311 ***Thomas S. Grindle 453 ** *Bertram P. Gustin 389 * *Helen H. Hager 353 Edward Hamlin 227 James A. Harding 239 * *Robert H. Holt 380 *Ernest R. Hunt 303 *Harold B. Lamont 330 * *Selden M. Loring 347 *Irving H. Mabee 290 Horace K. Mackechnie 282 59 .60 ANNUAL REPORTS John E. Murray 228 Paul K. Palmer 270 *Charles H. Peirce 304 *William L. Potter 340 Albert E. Pratley 230 Donald T. Pring 249 Leslie C. Read 246 Randall W. Richards 242 Frank T. Samuel, Jr. 212 * *Charles E. Scribner 345 Edward W. Sibley 200 *Burton B. Stuart 327 ** *Lee E. Tarbox 392 Winslow J. Tower 231 *Robert P. Trask, Jr. 322 Alfred P. Tropeano 281 Frederick D. Wells 271 ** *Edwin B. Worthen 419 Earl F. Baldwin, Jr. 163 ***Leon W. Bateman 443 Andrew C. Bayle 223 Walter S. Beatty 184 Francis W. Birch 179 Marvin S. Burgess 155 Clarence L. Cole 248 Percy A. Coomber 220 * *Robert M. Coquillette 354 Kenneth R. Fox 226 Lawrence D. Freeman 180 William Q. Gardner 164 Paul F. Hannah 264 Robert L. Higgins 128 Eleanor C. L'Ecuyer 147 Martin Lubin 165 Matthew A. Macauley 141 Donald R. Mahoney 197 James 0. Malcolm 138 * *Edward T. Martin 347 Lisa M. Petrow 174 Richard F. Phelps 251 William A. Rae, Jr. 201 Stephen T. Russian 146 Andrew R. Towl 188 *Cyrus Wood 301 Blanks 12585 ** *Elected three years. * *Elected two years. *Elected one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Five ** *Clifford W. Birch, Jr. 573 ** *Kenneth F. Blodgett 740 TOWN OF LEXINGTON * *Howard D. Butler 558 ** *Edith B. Cheever 642 **Thornton S. Cody 527 ***Grant B. Cole 663 ***Russell S. Davenport 663 ** *Howard H. Dawes 593 * *William P. Fitzgerald 469 ***Frederic B. Fletcher 572 ** *Donald K. Irwin 570 * *Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 570 ***Thomas H. Moon 662 * *George P. Morey 536 **Robert H. Packard 557 * *Howard A. Patterson 552 ***James M. West 585 * *Norman F. Woodward 534 ***Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. 609 *David E. Acker 459 * *James H. Aker 491 *Robert G. Allen 420 Joseph S. Ballota 286 Arthur G. Bernier 338 Florence Mildred Bernier 341 J. Stephen Boireau 226 Carl H. Bolter 353 *Arthur E. Burrell 434 Robert O'B. Carpenter 292 *John A. Carrier 399 *Roy Edward Book 438 John J. Driscoll 311 Elmer G. Guilmartin 284 *Ernest W. Hazelton 398 Jacob H. Jurmain 315 *Colby E. Kelly 405 *Charles E. Kitchin 408 Charles F. MacDonald 349 *Donald B. Mackay 388 John P. Meehan 314 *Christine H. Meyer 402 Stephen J. O'Neil 202 Arthur W. Roberts 336 Leslie F. St. George 211 David A. Stuntz 234 * *Frederick E. Tucker 478 John E. Ward 306 * *George S. Wemyss 528 *Alden F. Westerlund 364 Blanks 12732 ** *Elected three years. * *Elected two years. *Elected one year. 61 62 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Six ** *Walter C. Ballard 596 ***Winthrop Harold Bowker 594 ** *William Wallace Ferguson 575 ** *George M. Fuller 603 ** *William Roger Greeley 608 ***Harold T. Handley 634 ** *Donald D. Hathaway 587 ** *Robert C. Johnson 598 **Robert L. Lyon 575 * *John F. Manley 568 ** *Thomas A. Napoli 634 ** *Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. 612 * *Nathan B. Ricker 531 * *James C. Shaw 130 ** *Ingeborg N. Swenson 594 * *Clement N. Williams 538 * *Richard H. Battin 468 Paul W. Beaupre 355 Cynthia Dodge Belcastro 333 * *George E. Cooper 465 **Roy A. Crosby 452 *Raymond J. Culler 381 *Charles G. Esterberg, Jr. 415 *James F. Flynn 381 Maurice A. Gagne * *John E. Harvey 482 *Wardwell F. Holman 399 *Robert B. Kent 446 *Dolores A. Lyon 372 Robert D. Marcus 369 Paul E. Mazerall 247 Walter C. McGrath 344 *William A. Oliver 427 Melvin C. Pigott 361 Myra Ratay 360 * *Donald J. Shaw 474 * *Robert R. Smith 456 *Paul W. Taylor 401 *Kenneth L. Warden, Jr. 446 *Arnold W. Williams 418 *Marjorie C. L. Williams 378 Blanks 13303 ** *Elected three years. * *Elected two years. *Elected one year. A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 March 6, 1956 To Whom It May Concern: As of this sixth day of March, 1956 I do hereby appoint Mary R. McDonough as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer, Town of Lexington. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk & Town Treasurer ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 19, 1956 64 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 3. Presented by Haskell W. Reed. VOTED: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Sus- anna E. Cary for the current year. Carried Unanimously 8:09 P. M. ARTICLE 4. Remarks by Selectman, Raymond W. James and explanations of the report of the Personnel Advisory Committee. VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year and be raised in the current tax levy except that where a transfer is indicated they shall be provided by such a transfer: SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8 P.M. Expenses There were four Town Meeting Members present: Town Clerk, James J. Car- Elections roll; Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson; Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Haskell Insurance W. Reed; and Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens. Unclassified The Town Clerk read the warrant for the meeting until further reading was Printing Town Report waived by motion of Selectman Haskell W. Reed. TOWN CLERK & TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services $7,360.14 Expenses 1,400.00 Elections 1,290.00 Parking Meter Maintenance 100.00 (This amount to be transferred JAMES J. CARROLL, from Parking Meter Fund) Town Clerk Vital Statistics 30.00 The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return. A quorum not being present, motion made by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, that meeting be adjourned to Monday, March 26, 1956 at 8 P. M., Cary Mem- orial Hall. So voted. 8:03 P. M. $9,067.72 3,215.81 9,920.00 28,728.49 1,555.00 1,780.00 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1956 Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles— Expenses 1,600.00 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:03 P. M. TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Invocation offered by Reverend Earl D. Haywood. 8:04 P. M. Expenses There were 193 Town Meeting Members present. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Selectman, Haskell W. Reed moved to take up Article 2. Personal Services William C. Madden presented Appropriation Committee Report which was Expenses voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:05 P.M. ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT John A. Carrier, Chairman, Capital Expenditures Committee, presented report Personal Services $14,637.22 of committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:05 P. M. Expenses 1,500.00 Robert M. Coquillette presented report of the Proposed Addition to the Cary Memorial Library Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. LAW DEPARTMENT 8:06 P. M. Personal Services Mrs. Helen H. Hager presented report of the Cary Lecture Committee which Special Fees was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee discharged. 8:06 P. M. Expenses Mrs. Mildred B. Marek presented report of progress of the Lexington Junior APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE High School Survey Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. Personal Services 8:07 P. M. Expenses CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE Expenses $6,123.64 3,400.00 $175.00 $9,388.48 748.00 Donald K. Irwin presented report of progress of the Building and Plumbing By -Law Study Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:08 P. M. $4,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 $200.00 1,250.00 $340.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65- 66 ANNUAL REPORTS BOARD OF APPEALS FOREST FIRES Expenses $1,983.00 Personal Services $50.00 BOARD OF RETIREMENT Wages & Expenses 500.00 Accrued and Normal Liability $39,294.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR Expenses 325.00 Personal Services $5,400.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Expenses 782.00 Personal Services $7,215.00 PLUMBING INSPECTOR Expenses 9,348.00 Personal Services $3,120.00 Engineering 3,000.00 Expenses 562.00 Animal Inspection 900.00 Dog Clinic 576.23 WIRE INSPECTOR Polio Vaccine Program 2,500.00 Personal Services $2,000.00 Expenses 395.00 VETERANS' DAY TS & MEASURES WEIGHTS $150.00 Personal Services $800.00 MEMORIAL DAY Expenses 424.00 Expenses $500.00 PUBLIC WORKS, SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE PATRIOTS' DAY Personal Services $27,781.84 Expenses $3,625.00 Expenses 1,362.00 PLANNING BOARD ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services $7,000.00 Personal Services $20,082.75 Expenses 4,750.00 Expenses 1,220.00 Amendment presented by Alan G. Adams as follows: TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING VOTED: I move to amend the item Planning Board — Personal Services by Personal Services $9,995.34 striking out the figure "$7,000.00" and inserting in place thereof the figure: — Expenses 22,085.00 $7,215.19. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Amendment adopted 8:25 P. M. Wages & Expenses $15,485.00 RECREATION COMMITTEE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services $9,065.00 Expenses 8,625.00 Wages & Expenses $70,000.00 BOARD OF REGISTRARS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT —ROAD MACHINERY Personal Services $3,522.00 Wages & Expenses $31,040.00 Expenses 2,600.00 SNOW REMOVAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Wages & Expenses $75,000.00 Personal Services $131,922.57 TRAFFIC REGULATION & CONTROL Expenses 15,990.00 Wages & Expenses $5,650.00 Parking Meter Maintenance 250.00 (This amount to be transferred STREET LIGHTS from the Parking Meter Fund) Expenses $37,908.37 DOG OFFICER STREET SIGNS Personal Services $300.00 Expenses $1,660.00 Expenses 650.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT SEWER MAINTENANCE Personal Services $148,859.06 Wages & Expenses $8,800.00 Expenses 22,235.00 SEWER SERVICES Ambulance Maintenance 500.00 Wages & Expenses $42,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GARBAGE COLLECTION CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES WATER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses WATER SERVICES Wages & Expenses PARKS Wages & Expenses INSECT SUPPRESSION Wages & Expenses SHADE TREES Wages & Expenses DUTCH ELM Wages & Expenses SCHOOL OPERATION Personal Services Expenses Out of State Travel Athletics Americanization Classes Vocational Education — Tuition Handicraft Classes Amendment presented by Vernon C. Page that the item for "Expenses" be reduced $1,500.00 to cover the item of a truck. Amendment as presented declared lost. 8:43 P. M. $22,838.00 $21,900.00 $46,622.75 $38,000.00 $32,750.00 $6,100.00 $13,525.00 $8,250.00 $906,949.65 223,225.00 500.00 16,867.45 208.00 15,990.00 8,592.00 DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services $4,940.00 Expenses 653.00 POSTURE CLINIC Personal Services $1,625.50 Expenses 125.00 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Personal Services $43,062.42 Expenses 16,031.48 (In addition to the amount of $3,173.52 received from the County for Dog Licenses) PUBLIC WELFARE Personal Services $7,587.33 Administration 925.00 Aid & Expenses 16,000.00 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Aid & Expenses $13,800.00 67 68 ANNUAL REPORTS AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Aid & Expenses $12,176.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Aid & Expenses $87,000.00 VETERANS' BENEFITS Personal Services $1,560.00 Adminstration 350.00 Aid & Expenses 9,000.00 Soldiers' Burials 150.00 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Personal Services $3,470.98 Wages & Expenses 28,197.97 (Of which $1,500.00 is to be transferred from the Perpetual Care Fund — Westview Cemetery; and $1,000.00 is to be transferred from the Perpetual Care Fund — Munroe Cemetery). INTEREST ON DEBT To be raised in the current tax levy 118,723.75 MATURING DEBT 476,000.00 and to be provided as follows: $1,000.00 is to be transferred from Premiums on Loan Account; $8,000.00 is to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund; $151,000.00 is to be transferred from the School Reimbursement Fund; and $316,000.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy. Article 4 as presented or amended carried unanimously 8:47 P.M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, asks permission of the Town Meeting to proceed with Article 74. There were no objections from the Town Meeting Members. 8:48 P.M. ARTICLE 74. Presented by Selectman, William E. Maloney. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to convey to the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., a Massachusetts charitable corporation, the two parcels of land situated on the southerly side of Lincoln Street in Lexington that were given to the Town by Josiah Willard Hayden by deed dated November 21, 1938 and recorded in Middle- sex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 6254, Page 543, such conveyance by the Town to be in consideration of the use by said corporation of such land only for the recreation, entertainment, physical training and instruction of the youth of both sexes of the Town of Lexington in accordance with the corporate purposes of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. and the provisions of the will of Josiah Willard Hayden, Middlesex Probate Court Docket No. 329908, and the agreement by said corporation to build, operate and maintain on such and a building or buildings and other facilities for said purposes; the instrument of con- veyance to be in such form and to contain such terms and provisions as the Selectmen, by the execution thereof, shall approve. Carried Unanimously 8:50 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 VOTED: That the meeting hereby records the appreciation of the Town of Lexington of the deep interest of the late Josiah Willard Hayden in the youth of the Town which he has perpetuated in the wisely conceived and carefully planned provisions for the construction, maintenance and operation of buildings, equipment and other facilities for the recreation, entertainment, training and instruction of the youth of both sexes through the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., which he established and most generously endowed. Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. Mr. Maloney introduced Mr. Chase and Mr. Saum as representatives of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. who were greeted with applause by the Town Meeting Members. 8:59 P.M. All articles presented by Chairman, Haskell W. Reed unless otherwise noted. ARTICLE 5. VOTED: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1957, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes that may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. ARTICLE 6. VOTED: To establish the salary and compensation of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes at the following annual rates: Town Clerk $3,100.00 Town Treasurer 3,100.00 Town Collector of Taxes 5,500.00 the increase over the rates established last year to become effective April 1, 1956, and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $1 1,439.99. Carried Unanimously 9:02 P.M. ARTICLE 7. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $325.00 to pay the necessary expenses of the Town Clerk incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the Town Clerk's Department. Carried Unanimously 9:03 P.M. ARTICLE 8. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9:03 P.M. ARTICLE 9. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,441.33 for the unpaid bills for prior years of the following accounts: PUBLIC WELFARE Town of Bedford $990.65 City of Boston 450.68 Carried Unanimously 9:04 P.M. ARTICLE 10. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,690.54 to be used in addi- tion to money already appropriated, for payment of bills incurred for the construc- tion, original equipping and furnishing of the Maria Hastings School. Carried Unanimously 9:06 P.M. 70 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 11. VOTED: To appropriate $25,000.00 for the Reserve Fund and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $18,000.00 from the Overlay Reserve Fund and the balance of $7,000.00 to be raised in the current tax levy. Carried Unanimously 9:07 P. M. ARTICLE 12. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1956. Carried Unanimously 9:07 P. M. Presented by Selectman, Raymond W. James. ARTICLE 13. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in di- ameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $168,800.00 of which $40,800.00 is to be transferred from Water De- partment Available Surplus; $18,000.00 is to be transferred from the Water As- sessment Fund; and the balance of $110,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Se- lectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $110,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not ex- ceeding fifteen years. Carried Unanimously 9:11 P. M. Presented by Selectman, Raymond W. James. ARTICLE 14 Presented by Selectman, Raymond W. James. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $103,000.00 of which $58,- 000.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and the balance of $45,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $45,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Alfred S. Busa presented the following motion: MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in ac- cordance wih Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any'fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to ap- propriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $237,500.00 of which $57,500.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund; and the balance of $180,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $180,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the TOWN OF LEXINGTON 71 Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. 9:16 P. M. Amendment declared lost. 9:27 P. M. Main motion as presented voted upon and not being a unanimous vote, a stand- ing vote was taken as follows: In Favor 36 99 37 Tellers Aiden Lassell Ripley Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Harold T. Handley Opposed 2 0 0 172 2 Carried 9:30 P. M. ARTICLE 15. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9:30 P. M. ARTICLE 16. VOTED: That the sum of $13,190.05 be raised and appro- priated for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and that the sum of $3,844.68 be raised and appropriated for pensions for retired members of the Fire Department, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P. M. ARTICLE 17. VOTED: That the sum of $3,000.00 be raised and appropriated for Chapter 90 highway maintenance. Carried Unanimously 9:32 P. M. ARTICLE 18. VOTED: That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated for the construction of part of Concord Avenue, under Chapter 90 highway construction, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:33 P. M. ARTICLE 19. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks, at such locations as they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one -half of the cost, or other- wise, and that the sum of $25,000.00 be raised and appropriated therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M. ARTICLE 20. MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install curbings at such locations as they may determine and that the sum of $12,500.00 be appropriated, of which $5,000.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the balance of $7,500.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy. Amendment presented by William C. Madden: VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install curb - ings at such locations as they may determine and that the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Amendment carried and so voted. 9:40 P. M. ARTICLE 21. VOTED: That the sum of $8,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, un- der Section 4A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 9:41 P. M. 72 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 22. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as they may determine, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to raise and appropriate for such installation and land ac- quisition the sum of $50,000.00. Carried Unanimously 9:44 P. M. ARTICLE 23. MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $41,250.00 for the pur- chase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $31,250.00 from the Road Machinery Fund, and by raising the balance of $10,000.00 in the current tax levy. Amendment presented by William C. Madden: VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $26,050.00 for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from the Road Machinery Fund. Amendment adopted and so voted by standing vote as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 15 Alan G. Adams 24 59 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 50 25 Harold T. Handley 13 99 Carried 9:50 P. M. 87 ARTICLE 24. VOTED: To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said Fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects car- ried on under the direction of said Department or other Departments of the Town, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment. Carried Unanimously 9:51 P. M. ARTICLE 25. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 9:52 P. M. ARTICLE 26. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 9:53 P. M. ARTICLE 27. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to sell and convey at any time on or before March 15, 1957 the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions as they deem proper; said land being described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle; thence running northeasterly along Meriam Street a distance of 42.90 feet to a stone bound; thence turning at an angle of 90° 00' and running southeasterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.56 feet to a stone bound; thence turning at an angle of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 90° 20' 30" and running southwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Bou- telle a distance of 42.68 feet to a point; thence turning at an angle of 89° 49' 30" and running northwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of beginning; and containing 3,407 plus or minus square feet. Carried Unanimously 9:55 P. M. ARTICLE 28. VOTED: That the Planning Board be and hereby is authorized to obtain options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the Town as locations for future streets or, for playground and recreational pur- poses; that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the Town to acquire by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise, such land or rights therein as locations for future streets as are or may be included in options obtained by the Planning Board; and that funds already appropriated for options and land acquisi- tion for future street locations be and hereby are made available for all the pur- poses hereof. Carried Unanimously 9:58 P. M. ARTICLE 29. Presented by William G. Potter. VOTED: That the sum of $2,000.00 be appropriated for the development of Westview Cemetery and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund. Carried Unanimously 9:58 P. M. ARTICLE 2. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed moves to open Article 2. Approved by Town Meeting Members. 10 P. M. Mr. Reed then read the Report of the Additional Town Office Building Com- mittee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 10:05 P. M. ARTICLE 30. VOTED: That the Additional Town Office Building Committee, appointed under the authority of the vote adopted under Article 40 of the Warrant for the 1955 Annual Town Meeting, be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the construction, original equipment and furnishing of an additional town office building, similar in design to the present town office building; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such construction, original equipping and furnishing and to supervise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $281,- 000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction, original equipping and furnishing, and that payment be provided by transfer of $11,000.00 from the Sale of Real Estate Fund, by raising $55,000.00 in the current tax levy, and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $215,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $215,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers 34 Alan G. Adams 96 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 35 Harold T. Handley 165 Carried 10:10 P. M. Opposed 5 12 2 19 74 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 31. VOTED: To amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new article to read as follows: ARTICLE XXVIII. Town Celebrations Committee Section 1. There is hereby established a Town Celebrations Committee to con- sist of nine registered voters of the Town. Members of the Committee shall be ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen. When first appointed, three members shall be appointed for three -year terms, three for two -year terms and three for one -year terms. Thereafter, three members shall be appointed each year for three -year terms. Terms shall expire on April thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the balance of unexpired terms. Section 2. The Committee shall be charged with planning and carrying out the proper observance of April nineteenth and of United Nations Day and of such other holidays and special events as the Selectmen may designate from time to time. Carried Unanimously 10:12 P. M. ARTICLE 32. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to grant a sewer easement to Freda Semler Seabury across the Maria. Hastings School lot in consideration of the conveyance by said Freda Semler Seabury to the Town of a parcel of land that consists of approximately 2.3 acres and abuts on said school lot and in which a sewer easement will be reserved; the instruments of conveyance to be in such form and to contain such descriptions, terms and provisions as the Selectmen by the execution or acceptance thereof shall approve. Carried Unanimously 10:16 P. M. Richard H. Battin asks for ten minutes recess. Town Meeting Members voted no recess. 10:16 P. M. ARTICLE 33. Presented by Selectman, Raymond W. James. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to acquire from Mrs. W. John Baskin two parcels of land for playground and recreational purposes that are situated on and in the rear of Wyman Road in Lexington and are shown on Land Court Plan No. 24306A as lots 36 and 23; said lot 36 being in the rear of Wyman Road, consisting of approximately 7.6 acres and being offered to the Town as a gift, and said lot 23 fronting on Wyman Road, consisting of approx- imately 22,320 square feet and being offered to the Town at a norminal price of $100.00; that the sum of $100.00 be raised and appropriated therefor; and that the meeting hereby records its appreciation of the generosity of Mrs. Baskin and her late husband. Carried Unanimously 10:20 P. M. ARTICLE 34. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to abandon the drainage easement extending from Winter Street along the common boundary between lots 8 and 9 on Winter Street that was granted to the Town by deed of Lottie M. Kendrick dated August 24, 1948 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7333, Page 90; that the minimum amount to be paid for such abandonment shall be $1.00; and that the instrument of aban- donment shall be in such form as the Selectmen, by the execution thereof, shall approve. Carried Unanimously 10:21 P. M. ARTICLE 35. Presented by Charles G. Davis. VOTED: That the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to appoint an Historic Document Committee of five residents of the Town, at least TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 two of whom shall be selected from names submitted by the Council of the Lex- ington Historical Society, to make a study as to measures that might be undertaken to preserve and perpetuate historic documents, papers, books, paintings and other material relating to the history of the Town, especially the collection that has been and is being gathered by Mr. Edwin B. Worthen, and to file a report with recom- mendations at the 1957 Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 10:25 P. M. ARTICLE 36. Presented by Robert M. Coquillette. MOTION: That the Cary Memorial Library Addition Building Committee, ap- pointed under the authority of the vote adopted under Article 41 of the warrant for the 1955 Annual Town Meeting be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Cary Memorial Library Building and for the making of alterations in the present build- ing; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts therefor, and to super- vise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $35,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for alteration of the present building and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account; and that the sum of $357,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said addition and that payment be provided by the raising of $42,000.00 in the current tax levy and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $315,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $315,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Amendment offered by Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens. VOTED: That the Cary Memorial Library Addition Building Committee, ap- pointed under the authority of the vote adopted under Article 41 of the warrant for the 1955 Annual Town Meeting, be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Cary Memorial Library Building and for the making of alterations in the present build- ing; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts therefor, and to super- vise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $35,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for alteration of the present building and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account; and that the sum of $357,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said addition and that payment be provided by the raising of $62,000.00 in the current tax levy and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $295,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $295,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Amendment as presented carried unanimously. 10:30 P. M. ARTICLE 36. Amendment offered by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed. MOTION: That the question of building an addition to the Cary Memorial Library Building be referred back to the Cary Memorial Library Addition Building Committee with instructions to consider whether under all the circumstances it would be more desirable to construct a new building for the Cary Memorial Library 76 ANNUAL REPORTS in another location and to report thereon at a subsequent Town Meeting held not later than the 1957 Annual Town Meeting. Amendment lost. 10:53 P. M. Main motion as amended by Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens, voted upon by standing vote as follows: In Favor Tellers 39 Alan G. Adams 105 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 35 Harold T. Handley 179 Opposed 1 4 1 6 Carried 10:55 P. M. Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, moves that meeting be ad- journed to Monday, April 2, 1956, 8 P. M., Cary Memorial Hall. So voted. 10:55 P. M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ADJOURNED TOWN, MEETING HELD APRIL 2, 1956 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:03 P. M. Invocation offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley. 8:04 P. M. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, moves to take up Article 2. Bertram P. Gustin read the report of the Temporary 1956 April 19th Celebra- tions Committee: INTERIM REPORT OF THE TEMPORARY 1956 APRIL 19 CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE The Town has now established a permanent By -Law Celebrations Committee and we believe the following suggestions should be brought to the attention of the Town Meeting. 1. The April 19th Celebration should be in the form of positive evidence of American Liberty which was born in Lexington. 2. A concerted effort be made to have representation and participation of all organized groups within the Town. 3. The people make their desires and wishes known through elected repre- sentatives. "Let It Begin Here" The 1956 Celebrations Committee Report was voted to be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimously 8:07 P. M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, moves to take up Article 37. ARTICLE 37. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 for the lease of voting machines by the Selectmen. Carried Unanimously 8:08 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 ARTICLE 38. Presented by Selectman, William E. Maloney. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $14,208.00 for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for snow removal, of which $7,870.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and the balance of $6,338.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy. Amendment offered by William C. Madden: MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $7,870.00 for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for snow removal and to provide for payment by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. 8:11 P. M. Voice vote of the Town Meeting Members doubted. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 9 Tracy W. Ames 27 25 Murray G. Dearborn 74 14 Ernest A. Giroux 22 48 123 Amendment declared lost. 8:19 P. M. Main motion as presented carried unanimously 15:20 P. M. ARTICLE 39. Presented by Selectman, William E. Maloney. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,550.00 for the purchase by the Seletmen of one automobile for use by the Building and Electrical Inspectors. Carried Unanimously 8:20 P. M. Charles E. Norris requests that Article 2 be opened. So voted. 8:21 P. E. Norris read final report of the High School Building Committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee discharged. 8:25 P. M. ARTICLE 40. Presented by Charles E. Norris. MOTION: That the unexpended balance of $6,339.36 remaining in the ap- propriation of $40,000.00 that was made under Article 4 of the warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on November 17, 1952 for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of the Veterans Memorial Library in the new high school building be transferred to the School Committee to be expended by it from time to time in the purchase of books and equipment for and maintenance of the Vet- erans Memorial Library. Amendment offered by A. Edward Rowse: Voted to amend motion on Article 40 transferring the balance of Library fund to the Excess and Deficiency Account ($6,339.36). 8:40 P. M. Vote as amended carried. 8:48 P. M. ARTICLE 41. Presented by Mildred B. Marek, Chairman, School Committee. MOTION: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Frank- lin School Building; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such construction, original equipping and furnishing and to supervise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $515,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction, original equipping and furnishing, and that payment be provided by raising $45,000.00 in the current tax levy and the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $470,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval 78 ANNUAL REPORTS of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $470,000.00 under the authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceed- ing twenty years. Amendment offered by A. Edward Rowse as follows: MOTION: That the Moderator be empowered to appoint a building committee to 'handle construction of the Franklin School Addition, one member of which shall be a member of the School Committee. 9:06 P. M. Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens, suggests if Mr. Rowse would withdraw his amendment, he would present a different amendment. 9:07 P. M. Amendment as presented by Mr. Rowse withdrawn. 9:07 P. M. Amendment offered by Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens: I move to amend the motion by striking out the words "That the School Com- mittee" and inserting in place thereof: —That the Moderator be and hereby is au- thorized and directed to appoint a Franklin School Addition Building Committee of five residents of the Town, one of whom shall be a member of the School Commit- tee at the time of appointment; that said committee —so that the motion as amend- ed will read as follows: VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to ap- point a Franklin School Addition Building Committee of five residents of the Town, one of whom shall be a member of the School Committee at the time of appoint - anent; that said committee be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to retain architectural services and obtain final plans and specifications for the con- struction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Franklin School Building; to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such construc- tion, original equipping and furnishing and to supervise the carrying on of the work; and that the sum of $515,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction, original equipping and furnishing, and that payment be provided by raising $45,000.00 in the current tax levy and the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $470,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $470,000.00 ,under the authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years, 9:10 P. M. Amendment adopted unanimously. 9:12 P. M. Question on adoption of motion as amended by voice vote not unanimous. 9:22 P. M. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 39 Tracey W. Ames 0 125 Murray G. Dearborn 1 35 Ernest A. Giroux 0 199 1 Motion as amended carried 9:35 P. M. ARTICLE 42. Presented by Mildred B. Marek. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be expended by the School Committee to pay building custodians when required to be in attendance in school buildings after working hours while portions of the buildings are in use TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 by community youth groups whose program and purpose is educational and in which membership is limited to a maximum age of eighteen but is otherwise open to all youth of the town, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4 -H Club and Boys' Club. Carried 9:40 P. M. Presented by Mildred B. Marek. ARTICLE 43. VOTED: That the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a School Sites Committee of five residents of the Town to study and make recommendations as to a site for an additional junior high school building and as to sites for additional elementary schools and report thereon at a subsequent town meeting, and with the authority to obtain options on land that it recommends be acquired for such purposes, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 for the expenses of the Committee. Carried 9:41 P. M. ARTICLE 44. Presented by Alan G. Adams. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to petition the General Court for the enactment of legislation authorizing the estab- lishment of historic districts in the Town and providing for an Historic Districts Commission substantially in accordance with the proposed legislation prepared and recommended by the Planning Board and filed with the Town Clerk on March 2, 1956, with the following changes: 1. SECTION 2. Creation of Districts —The description of the Battle Green District shall be changed to read as follows: Beginning at a point in the northwesterly property line of the municipal park- ing area between Waltham and Muzzey Streets three hundred feet distant south- westerly from the southwesterly line of Massachusetts Avenue, thence northwester ly and then westerly along a line distant three hundred feet southwesterly and then, southerly from the parallel to the southwesterly and southerly line of Massachu- setts Avenue to the westerly line of Forest Street, thence northerly along said west- erly line of Forest Street and said westerly line extended to a point on the north- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue, thence northwesterly along a straight line to a, point in the southeasterly line of Worthen Road distant eleven hundred feet south- westerly from the westerly line of Bedford Street, thence northeasterly along said southeasterly line of Worthen Road seven hundred feet to a point, thence easterly along a straight line to the intersection of the westerly line of the railroad right of way with the northerly lot line of the property now numbered twenty-one Bedford Street, thence southeasterly along a straight line to a point in the northeasterly lot line of the railroad property three hundred and seventy feet distant southeasterly from the southeasterly line of Meriam Street, thence southwesterly along a straight line to the point of beginning. 2. SECTION 3. Definitions —The definition of the term "Structure" shall be changed to read as follows: —a combination of materials, other than a building, sign or billboard. 3. SECTION 5. Limitations — Paragraph (d) shall be changed to read as follows: No occupational, commercial, or other sign, except as provided under Section 6 of this act, and no billboard shall be erected or displayed on any lot, or the exterior of any building or structure within said districts unless and until an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall have been filed with the Commission and said certificate shall have been issued by the Commission. In the case of any such sign or billboard erected or displayed prior to the effective date of this act, five years subsequent to the effective 80 ANNUAL REPORTS date of this act shall be allowed for the obtaining of a certificate of ap- propriateness where said certificate is required under this paragraph. 4 SECTION 6. Exclusions — The paragraph numbered 2 shall be changed to read as follows: (b) The following structures and signs may be erected or displayed within the historic districts without the filing of an application for, or the issuance of, a certificate of appropriateness: (1). Temporary structures or signs for use in connection with any official celebration or parade or any charitable drive in the town, provided that any such structure or sign shall be removed within three days following . the termination of the celebration, parade or charitable drive for which said structure or sign shall have been erected or displayed. Any other temporary structures or signs which the Commission shall determine from time to time may be excluded from the provisions of Section 5 without substantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this act. (2). Real Estate signs of not more than three square feet in area advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which they are erected or displayed. (3). Occupational or other signs of not more than one square foot in area and not more than one such sign, irrespective of size, bearing the name, occupation or address of the occupant of the premises on which such sign is erected or displayed where such premises are located within an R -1 One family dwelling district as defined in the Zoning By -Law of the Town of Lexington. 5. SECTION 9. Powers, Functions, and Duties of Commission A. The last paragraph of subdivision (a) shall be changed to read as follows: The concurring vote of three members of the Commission shall be necessary to make a determination in favor of the applicant on any hatter upon which the Commission is required to pass under this act. B. Subdivision (f) shall be changed to read as follows: The Commission shall file with the town clerk a notice of all determina- tions made by it and approvals of an application through failure of the Commission to make a determination within the time allowed under Section 8 of this act, except that no notice of a determination that an application . for a certificate of appropriateness does not involve any exterior architec- tural feature shall be filed. 6. SECTION 10. Appeals — The first paragraph shall be changed to read as follows: Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Commission or by an approval of an application through failure of the Commission to make a determination within the time allowed under Section 8 of this act may, within fifteen days after the filing of a notice of such determination or approval with the town clerk, appeal to the superior court sitting in equity for the county of Middlesex. The court shall hear all pertinent evidence and determine the facts and if, upon the facts so determined, such deter- mination or approval is found to exceed the authority of the Commission, the court shall annul such determination or approval and remand the case for further action by the Commission. The remedies provided by this TOWN OF LEXINGTON 81 section shall be exclusive; but the parties shall have all rights of appeal and exception as in other equity cases. Carried 9:55 P.M. ARTICLE 45. Presented by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed. MOTION: To create an Additional Fire Station Committee consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen, one member of the Planning Board, one mem- ber of the Appropriation Committee and two members of the Board of Fire Com- missioners, the members to be designated by the Chairman of the respective Board or Committee, to review the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners . that the Town construct an additional fire station on the parcel of land now owned by the Town that is situated on Marrett Road near the reservoir and with authority, if the Committee concurs in such recommendation of the Board of Fire Commis- sioners, to retain architectural services and obtain preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimates for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of a fire station on said parcel of land, and to report to the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, and that the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the expenses of the Committee. Amendment presented by William C. Madden: I move to amend the motion by striking out the words "with authority, if the Committee concurs in such recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners, to retain architectural services and obtain preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimates for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of a fire station on said parcel of land, and ", and by striking out also the words "and that the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appro- priated for the expenses of the Committee ". 10:05 P.M. Amendment adopted. 10:05 P.M. Vote as amended carried 10:06 P.M. ARTICLE 46. Presented by Alan G. Adams. VOTED: That the name of Quincy Avenue, an unaccepted way extending from Liberty Avenue to Revere Street, be changed to the name of Liberty Avenue. Carried Unanimously 10:07 P.M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, moves to take up Articles 47 through 62 in- clusive. No objections. 10:07 P.M. ARTICLE 47. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Bernard Street, from Bedford Street northeasterly, approximately 1027 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:08 P.M. ARTICLE 48. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Calvin Street from Ivan Street northeasterly approximately 750 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:09 P.M. ARTICLE 49. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Donald Street from Ivan Street northeasterly approximately 750 82 ANNUAL REPORTS feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:10 P.M. ARTICLE 50. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Eldred Street from Bedford Street northeasterly approximately 1050 feet to Justin Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:10 P.M. ARTICLE 51. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Ivan Street from Eldred Street southeasterly approximately 830 feet to beyond Bernard Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 7, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:11 P.M. ARTICLE 52. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Grapevine Avenue from Kendall Road northwesterly approximately 1150 feet to Waltham Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:11 P.M. ARTICLE 53. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Rowland Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly ap- proximately 360 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:12 P.M. ARTICLE 54. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Daniels Street from Taft Avenue southerly approximately 500 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated May 10, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:12 P.M. ARTICLE 55. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Wallis Court from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly approx- imately 258 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 19, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:13 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 ARTICLE 56. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Nichols Road from Preston Road northeasterly approximately 530 feet to Blake Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated December 5, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:13 P.M. ARTICLE 57. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Jackson Court from Parker Street northeasterly approximately 255 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:14 P.M. ARTICLE 58. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Blake Road from Simonds Road southeasterly approximately 570 feet to Preston Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 3, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:14 P.M. ARTICLE 59. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Henderson Road from Burlington Street southwesterly approxi- mately 585 feet to Blake Road as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated August 25, 1955 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:15 P.M. ARTICLE 60. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Pearl Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly approximately 375 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:15 P.M. ARTICLE 61. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Arcola Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly approximately 395 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:16 P.M. ARTICLE 62. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Milk Street from Carley Road southeasterly approximately 685 feet to Hill Street as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1956 84 ANNUAL REPORTS and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest- in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:17 P.M. VOTED: To appropriate for land acquisition and for construction of the ways enumerated in Articles 47 to 62 inclusive the sum of $170,000.00, and to provide for payment thereof by the transfer of $70,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $100,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chap- ter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding ten years. Carried Unanimously 10:19 P.M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed asks to have Articles 63 and 65 taken up together. No objections from the Town Meeting. 10:20 P.M. ARTICLE 64. VOTED: That Articles 64 and 66 to 70 inclusive be in- definitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 10:21 P.M. ARTICLE 71. Presented by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed. VOTED: To amend Article XXVI of the General By -Laws by renumbering the present sections thereof, except Section 1 and Section 3, to conform to the fol- lowing numbers: SECTION 2. The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 13, as amended, shall be as follows: For issuing the original license, $1.00 plus a reasonable charge for advertising. For each annual certificate of registration, $.50. SECTION 4. No person, except an officer of the law in the perform- ance of his duties, shall enter upon the premises of another with the intention of peeping into the windows of a house or spying upon in any manner any persons therein. SECTION 5. The Board of Appeals established under the Zoning By -Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the Sub- division Control Law, being Sections 81K to 81 GG inclusive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and any acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto. Carried Unanimously 10:23 P.M. ARTICLE 72. Presented by Lois W. Brown. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to petition the General Court for legislation to amend the provisions for filling unex- pired terms of town meeting members in Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, being the act establishing the representative town meeting form of government in Lex- ington, by inserting in Section 2 immediately prior to the next to the last sentence, a new sentence in substantially the following form: Such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled, in the order of votes received at each annual town election, from among those candidates in their respective precincts who fail of election to a term of three years. Carried Unanimously 10:27 P. M. ARTICLE 73. Presented by Lois W. Brown. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to petition the General Court for legislation to amend the provisions of Chapter 215 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 of the Acts of 1929 which relate to the filling of vacancies in the total number of town meeting members from any precinct, said statute being the act establishing the representative town meeting form of government in Lexington, by striking out Section 7 and inserting in place thereof a new Section 7 in substantially the follow- ing form: Section 7. Any vacancy in the full number of town meeting members from any precinct whether arising from a failure of the registered voters thereof to elect, or from any other cause, shall be filled until the next an- nual election by the selection by the town clerk of the person who received the highest number of votes as a defeated candidate for the office of town meeting member in the preceding election in the precinct where the vacan- cy occurs and the town clerk shall promptly notify such person of his elec- tion as a town meeting member. If for any reason such person cannot or does not accept such office, the next highest in recorded vote of the de- feated candidates in that precinct shall be similarly selected. In the event of a tie vote of those who received the highest votes as such defeated can- didates, or in the event there is no such defeated candidate available, the town clerk shall call a special meeting of the town meeting members from the precinct where the vacancy occurs for the purpose of so filling the va- cancy from among those having the tie votes or, if no tie vote is involved, from among the registered voters of the precinct and shall cause to be mailed to every such town meeting member, not less than seven days be- bore the time set for the meeting, a notice specifying the object, time and place of the meeting. At the said meeting a majority of the members from such precinct shall constitute a quorum, and they shall elect from their own number a chairman and a clerk. The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by written ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice. The chairman and clerk shall count the ballots and shall make a certificate of the choice and forthwith file the same with the town clerk, together with a written acceptance by the member or members so chosen who shall thereupon be deemed elected and qualified a town meeting mem- ber or members, subject to the right of all the town meeting members to judge of the election and qualifications of the members as set forth in sec- tion three. Carried Unanimously 10:34 P. M. ARTICLE 75. Presented by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 10:34 P. M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, moves that all articles being disposed of, that meeting be dissolved. Carried Unanimously 10:35 P. M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 86 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in primaries, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION; PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT FIVE, PARKER SCHOOL; PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on TUESDAY, the TWENTY- FOURTH day of APRIL, 1956, at 2:00 P.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: 10 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 10 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 24 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 24 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 2 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 5th Congressional District. 2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 5th Congessional District. 4 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 5th Congressional District. 2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 5th Congressional District. District Members of State Committee. (One Man and One Woman) for each political party for the 7th Middlesex Senatorial District. 35 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE. 35 MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE. The polls will be open from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Hereof fail not, and make return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this second day of April, A. D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT Constable of Lexington WILLIAM E. MALONEY RAYMOND W. JAMES HASKELL W. REED RALPH H. TUCKER RUTH MOREY Selectmen of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 88 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN John J. Rudd Inspector To the Town Clerk: April 12, 1956 Alice T. Jorgensen Clerk have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five Gladys T. Watson Teller (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a Eleanor T. Husted Teller printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at Beatrice F. Morse Teller his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters Dorothy A. Parks Teller 14 days before time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Precinct Five Constable of Lexington Emma Zitso Warden Richard B. Ford Inspector Veronica Belcastro Inspector PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Jean E. Baker Clerk Ella G. Callahan Teller APRIL 24, 1956 Ingrid G. Newhall Teller Sally Hooper Teller The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were Marion R. Coughlin Teller assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Precinct One Precinct Six Mary R. McDonough Warden William W. Ferguson Warden George E. Foster Inspector Helen M. Smith Inspector Florence M. Bruce Inspector John T. McDonough, Jr. Inspector Helga M. Carlson Clerk Mary J. Ferry Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Agnes Hall Teller Marie Mahoney Teller Janet H. Pigott Teller George D. Smith Teller Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller The polls were declared open in each Precinct at two o'clock P. M. and re- Precinct Two mained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time after due notice they were J. Carroll Ryan Warden declared closed. Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector John R. McLaughlin Inspector The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Ilda J. Field Clerk Rose I. McLaughlin Teller The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Mary Ella Clifford Teller Precinct 1 Sixteen hundred fifty -eight 1658 Alice G. Marshall Teller Precinct 2 Seventeen hundred sixty 1760 Christine A. Stewart Teller Precinct 3 Sixteen hundred twenty -two 1622 Precinct 4 Sixteen hundred ninety 1690 Precinct Three Precinct 5 Seventeen hundred eighty -two 1782 Lester L. Andrews Warden Precinct 6 Sixteen hundred ninety 1690 Randall W. Richards Inspector Julia Vaughan Inspector Total: Ten thousand two hundred two 10202 Joseph O. Rooney Clerk Rosalie MacDonald Teller The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Edna Anderson Teller sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Mary S. H. Ellis Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes sealed, signed by the Dorothy K. Parker Teller election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. Precinct Four Louise E. Ahern Warden The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the re- Ralph I. Dale Inspector sults as follows: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89' Precinct ,1 Ballots Cast: Dem. 35 Rep. 61 Total 96 Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dem. 44 Rep. 95 Total 139 Precinct 3 Ballots Cast: Dem. 16 Rep. 132 Total 148 Precinct 4 Ballots Cast: Dem. 60 Rep. 140 Total 200 Precinct 5 Ballots Cast: Dem. 16 Rep. 86 Total 102 Precinct 6 Ballots Cast: Dem. 21 Rep. 88 Total 109 Totals: Dem. 192 Rep. 602 Total 794 REPUBLICAN PARTY Delegates at Large to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total' 57 90 132 126 84 77 566 53 88 130 127 83 82 563 54 81 127 122 79 75 538 57 86 127 123 82 78 553 52 79 127 123 80 72 533 49 71 116 113 71 65 485 50 74 120 114 74 70 502 51 71 118 115 71 69 495 54 80 126 124 78 74 536 52 76 118 113 73 65 497 81 154 79 200 85 153 752 Christian A. Herter Leverett Saltonstall Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Sinclair Weeks Elmer C. Nelson Ralph H. Bonnell Esther W. Wheeler Robert F. Bradford Thomas Pappas Blanks 610 950 1320 1400 860 880 6020 Alternate Delegates at Large to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Basil Brewer 45 64 110 109 69 65 462 Bruce Crane 50 66 115 115 73 70 489 Katherine G. Howard 46 68 112 118 74 73 491 Charles J. Innes 48 68 113 115 71 69 484 Daniel J. Lynch 49 68 109 112 71 69 478 Maxwell M. Rabb 47 65 112 118 73 69 484 Richard F. Treadway 48 67 110 114 71 68 478 John A. Volpe 53 70 116 119 77 67 502' William W. White 48 65 108 111 70 65 467 Sumner G. Whittier 56 82 122 124 82 80 546 Blanks 120 267 193 245 129 185 1139 610 950 1320 1400 860 880 6020 District Delegates to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Edward J. DeSaulnier, Jr. 52 74 115 121 73 73 508 Earle S. Tyler 49 75 115 119 72 72 502. Blanks 21 41 34 40 27 31 194 122 190 264 280 172 176 1204 90 ANNUAL REPORTS Alternate District Delegates to National Convention Alan G. Adams Muriel S. Barnes Blanks Alan G. Adams Blanks Paula Lewellen Ruth Morey Eleanor B. Litchfield Mildred B. Marek Alyce Burnell June E. Lyons Doris Ripley Katherine G. Howard Dorothea Dodge Blanks Ruth A. Stone Gaetano Buttaro Raymond W. James Paul F. Hannah George M. Fuller Gertrude Allen Conner Alyce C. Burnell Gordon E. Steele Carl E. Bryant Eleanor Bradford Litchfield Alan G. Adams Ruth Morey Murray G. Dearborn Grant B. Cole Frederick A. Schloman Blanche T. Nilson Marion E. Hunt Pr. 1 53 46 23 Pr. 2 80 70 40 Pr. 3 122 116 26 Pr. 4 121 118 41 Pr. 5 78 73 21 Pr. 6 79 69 28 Total 533 492 179 122 190 264 280 172 176 1204 State Committee (Man) Pr. 1 52 9 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 78 115 17 17 Pr. 4 125 15 Pr. 5 74 12 Pr. 6 Total 76 520 12 82 61 95 132 140 86 88 602 State Committee (Woman) Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 1 2 9 4 4 1 7 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 59 80 122 131 81 Pr. 6 Total O 20 0 14 O 1 O 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 87 560 61 95 132 140 86 88 602 Town Committee Pr. 1 Pr. 2 51 72 55 53 54 52 51 52 53 51 54 54 54 51 52 49 49 52 72 75 71 73 72 69 77 72 75 78 75 76 72 68 70 71 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 114 115 68 66 106 109 68 59 116 120 78 66 113 119 69 64 111 114 71 67 109 109 66 63 109 115 70 66 115 121 75 70 112 113 69 64 114 115 74 64 118 121 76 73 118 118 76 73 110 111 70 62 112 113 73 67 108 108 64 59 107 113 64 62 110 111 67 61 Total 486 469 508 490 488 470 481 501 481 496 520 514 480 489 456 465 472 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS Paul K. Palmer 51 71 108 115 68 60 473 Linwood E. Palmer, Jr. 49 70 104 106 66 61 456 Donald D. Hathaway 52 71 114 111 68 68 484 Ruth G. Bevan 49 74 114 114 69 63 483 Newton E. Bennett 51 72 107 107 66 60 463 Donald E. Legro 48 70 108 112 67 61 466 Michael F. Shea 53 68 105 105 64 57 462 Charles E. Goodhue, 3rd 50 72 106 110 66 60 464 Bruce H. Garfield 50 70 107 108 67 60 462 Doris Ripley 52 73 107 109 64 58 463 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 55 73 115 115 71 68 497 Anne G. Fisher 52 70 109 116 67 64 478 Dorothea S. Dodge 50 77 112 113 66 63 481 Richard L. Whipple 51 72 114 115 68 68 488 Ernest J. Crerie 50 68 106 107 66 58 455 Helen W. Booker 50 73 111 114 67 65 480 William E. Maloney 53 78 106 111 77 61 486 Walter S. Beatty 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 382 865 865 1066 665 919 4762 2135 3325 4620 4900 3010 3080 21070 Everyone of the above elected. Presidential Preference Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Dwight D. Eisenhower 56 67 111 120 75 67 496 McCormack 1 2 2 0 0 0 5 Nixon 0 1 1 0 1 1 4 Herter 0 0 2 0 1 1 4 Stevenson 0 9 0 0 0 0 9 William F. Nowlin 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Warren 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Frank J. Lauche 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 MacArthur 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 4 15 ' 16 18 9 18 80 61 95 132 140 86 88 602 DEMOCRATIC PARTY Delegates at Large to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total John F. Kennedy 28 33 11 48 15 18 153 Paul A. Dever 25 32 11 45 15 19 147 John W. McCormack 25 28 9 33 15 18 128 John B. Hynes 27 28 9 37 4 17 122 William H. Burke, Jr. 21 21 8 31 12 17 110 Margaret M. O'Riordan 21 21 8 30 12 17 109 James M. Curley 24 21 10 29 13 18 115 Thomas J. Buckley 25 22 11 32 12 17 119 Edward J. Cronin 22 21 8 33 12 18 114 John E. Powers 25 21 11 33 13 17 120 Michael F. Skerry 24 20 8 31 12 18 113 Albert S. Previte, Jr. 20 17 7 28 12 17 101 John A. Callahan 23 20 8 30 11 17 109 J. William. Belanger 20 18 7 31 11 17 104 Daniel Rudsten 22 18 8 33 11 18 110 Ida R. Lyons 23 18 7 28 11 17 104 Garrett H. Byrne 20 20 8 32 12 16 108 Daniel B. Brunton 21 18 7 29 11 17 103 James D. O'Brien 21 19 8 31 11 17 107 John F. Kane 22 20 7 27 11 17 104 Howard W. Fitzpatrick 23 23 9 31 12 17 115 John S. Begley 21 18 7 28 11 16 101 James J. Corbett 24 21 8 29 12 16 110 Jackson J. Holtz 24 21 7 43 11 16 122 Blanks 289 537 182 658 102 92 1860 840 1056 384 1440 384 504 4608 Alternate Delegates at Large to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Joseph A. DeGuglielmo 20 21 7 28 11 15 102 J. Henry Goguen 20 17 7 25 11 15 95 Chester A. Dolan, Jr. 23 18 9 31 12 16 109 Michael LoPresti 19 16 9 25 12 16 97 Peter J. Rzeznikiewicz 19 14 7 25 11 15 91 Francis E. Lavigne 19 15 8 27 11 15 95 Salvatore Camileo 19 14 7 27 11 15 93 Leonard J. Warner 19 14 7 27 11 15 93 Silas F. Taylor 20 15 7 26 11 15 94 Mary A. Tomasello 19 17 9 28 11 16 100 Hugh J. McLaughlin 20 15 7 28 11 15 96 Doris M. Racicot 18 14 7 25 11 15 90 Anna Sullivan 19 15 7 29 11 15 96 Mary DePasquale Murray 18 16 7 25 11 15 92 Charles N. Collatos 18 19 8 25 11 15 96 Anthony M. Scibelli 18 14 7 25 11 15 90 Matthew L. McGrath, Jr. 19 16 8 27 11 15 96 Joseph Garczynski, Jr. 18 14 7 25 11 15 90 Edward Krock 18 15 7 25 11 15 91 James R. Carter 19 13 7 26 11 15 91 Thomas J. Hannon 19 17 7 27 11 15 96 Harry L. Silva 18 13 7 26 11 15 90 Jean S. LeCompte 18 15 7 26 11 15 92 John F. Cahill 19 15 8 27 11 15 95 Blanks 384 684 206 805 118 141 2338 Edward P. Gilgun William C. Geary 840 1056 384 1440 384 504 4608 District Delegates to National Convention Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 27 26 9 27 11 15 115 25 23 7 30 10 15 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS Daniel D. O'Dea 24 25 9 32 10 15 115 *George F. Stygles 17 21 6 27 8 14 93 Soterios G. Zaharoolis 23 19 7 26 10 15 100 *Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 25 32 10 52 10 18 147 Blanks 41 83 32 125 23 24 328 *John H. O'Brien 18 25 4 38 8 17 110 *Frances _H. Balough 20 18 6 26 8 15 93 140 176 64 240 64 84 768 *Eileen H. Cronin 16 20 8 29 9 14 96 *Henry P. Meade 18 19 7 29 10 14 97 Alternate District Delegates to National Convention *Marion Coletta 19 25 5 41 9 17 116 *Edith S. Myerson 22 28 6 41 10 18 125 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total *Eileen C. Henriques 20 28 4 41 9 17 119 Thomas F. Tracy 25 24 7 28 10 15 109 *Nancy R. Fenn 23 27 8 45 10 18 131 Lawrence E. Corcoran 24 24 9 27 10 14 108 *Catherine B. Walters 21 22 4 40 8 16 111 Blanks 21 40 16 65 12 13 167 *Lisa M. Petrow 21 22 4 44 9 17 117 --,— *Kathleen C. Field 5 4 0 3 2 0 14 70 88 32 120 32 42 384 *Eleanor S. Baldwin 5 4 0 3 2 0 14 *Daniel J. Griffin 5 4 0 3 2 0 14 State Committee (Man) James J. Mooney 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total *Carl R. Queander 2 1 0 4 0 4 11 Richard K. Donahue 21 23 4 37 7 10 102 David F. Toomey 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 orge A. Baldwin 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Raymond F. Rourke 3 5 2 4 0 4 18 William 11 16 10 19 9 7 72 William F. McCarthy 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Gray 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Lewis B. Klebanoff 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 35 44 16 60 16 21 192 *Joseph A. Campbell 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Edwin Donovan 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 State Committee (Woman) Blanks 635 841 387 1107 284 291 3545 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Helen Gilbride Droney 17 21 5 35 2 4 84 Margaret Nickles 9 9 1 12 5 9 45 Blanks 9 14 10 13 9 8 63 35 44 16 60 16 21 192 Town Committee Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total *William C. Madden 22 29 6 31 11 15 114 *Helen R. Madden 21 24 4 32 10 15 106 *Arthur B. Chick 19 20 4 27 8 14 92 *Wilfred F. Pierpont, Jr. 20 22 6 28 10 14 100 *Barney Tocio 20 28 6 29 9 14 106 *Mary Tocio 19 25 6 31 9 14 104 *James J. McGowan 20 24 6 29 10 14 103 *William J. Collins 21 23 5 29 9 14 101 *Timothy P. Donovan 20 23 6 29 10 14 102 *Timothy John Quinlan 21 21 6 31 10 15 104 *Russell E. McMakin 18 22 6 30 9 14 99 *John F. Downey 17 22 6 32 10 14 101 *Elizabeth F. Downey 18 23 6 32 9 14 102 *Joseph D. Brucchi 20 22 7 37 10 15 111 *Eugene T. Buckley 20 26 7 33 10 16 112 *Agnes T. Buckley 18 23 6 31 9 15 102 *John F. McKearney 17 19 7 29 9 14 95 * Elected 1225 1540 560 2100 560 735 6720 Presidential Preference Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Eisenhower 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Edward W. Eager 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Adlei Stevenson 17 26 13 39 8 13 116 J. W. McCormack 11 9 3 16 5 3 47 John Kennedy 1 1 0 0 2 2 6 Estes Kefauver 1 2 0 2 0 1 6 Lauche 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 Dever 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Curley 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 William C. Madden 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 4 2 0 2 1 1 10 A true copy. Attest: 35 44 16 60 16 21 192 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in their respective voting places in said Town, PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION; PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT FIVE, CENTRAL FIRE STATION; PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on TUESDAY, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1956 at 8:00 o'clock A.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following officers: Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver - General Auditor of the Commonwealth Attorney General Representative in Congress Councillor Senator Two Representatives in General Court Two County Commissioners Sheriff for this Commonwealth for this Commonwealth for this Commonwealth for this Commonwealth for this Commonwealth for this Commonwealth for 5th Congressional District for 6th Councillor District for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District for 19th Middlesex Representative District for Middlesex County for Middlesex County The polls will be open from 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -laws of the Town. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 27th day of August, A.D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. HASKELL W. REED RALPH H. TUCKER WILLIAM E. MALONEY RUTH MOREY RAYMOND W. JAMES Selectmen of Lexington 96 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN To Town Clerk September 5, 1956 I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars 13 days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 18, 1956 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Precinct One John J. Rudd Warden George E. Foster Inspector Florence M. Bruce Inspector Helga M. Carlson Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller George F. Stygles Teller George D. Smith Teller Rosalie MacDonald Teller Precinct Two J. Carroll Ryan Warden Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector John R. McLaughlin Inspector Ilda J. Field Clerk Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Mary Ella Clifford Teller Alice G. Marshall Teller Christine E. Stewart Teller Precinct Three Lester L. Andrews Warden Randall W. Richards Inspector Edna D. Anderson Inspector Joseph 0. Rooney Clerk Mary S. H. Ellis Teller Dorothy K. Parker Teller Agnes T. Buckley Teller Mary A. Hallett Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 Precinct Four Louise E. Ahern Warden Ralph I. Dale Inspector Henry P. Meade Inspector Elizabeth F. Downey Clerk Gladys T. Watson Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Alice Jorgensen Teller Lena S. Rcchette Teller Precinct Five Emma Zitso Warden Richard B. Ford Inspector Veronica Belcastro Inspector Jean E. Baker Clerk Sally S. Hooper Teller Ingrid M. Newhall Teller Clarence E. Delp Teller Elizabeth Fardy Teller Precinct Six William W. Ferguson Warden Helen M. Smith Inspector Caroline F. Deloury Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Agnes Hall Teller Janet H. Pigott Teller Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Mary A. Spellman Teller The polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A. M. and re- mained open until eight o'clook P. M. at which time after due notice they were declared closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Precinct 1 Eighteen hundred six Precinct 2 Nineteen hundred twenty-four Precinct 3 Seventeen hundred ninety Precinct 4 Eighteen hundred sixteen Precinct 5 Nineteen hundred forty -four Precinct 6 Seventeen hundred ninety -seven 1806 1924 1790 1816 1944 1797 Total: Eleven thousand seventy-seven 11077 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the results as follows: 98 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct 1 Ballots Cast: Dem. 183 Rep. 308 Total 491 Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dem. 187 Rep. 473 Total 660 Precinct 3 Ballots Cast: Dem. 62 Rep. 576 Total 638 Precinct 4 Ballots Cast: Dem. 134 Rep. 561 Total 695 Precinct 5 Ballots Cast: Dem. 95 Rep. 578 Total 673 Precinct 6 Ballots Cast: Dem. 96 Rep. 448 Total 544 Totals Dem. 757 Rep.2944 Total 3701 Sumner G. Whittier Blanks Charles Gibbons Blanks Richard I. Furbush Blanks Robert H. Beaudreau Blanks Joseph A. Nobile Blanks REPUBLICAN PARTY Governor Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 275 450 554 538 554 42'4 2795 33 23 22 23 24 24 149 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Lieutenant Governor Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 278 447 555 537 544 424 2785 30 26 21 24 34 24 159 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Pr. 1 274 34 Secretary Pr. 2 Pr. 3 453 551 20 25 Pr. 4 539 22 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 543 421 2781 35 27 163 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Treasurer Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 270 443 550 38 30 26 Pr. 4 532 29 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 538 420 2753 40 28 191 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Auditor Pr. 1 Pr.2 Pr.3 271 438 546 37 35 30 Pr. 4 532 29 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 532 418 2737 46 30 207 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 George Fingold Blanks Edith Nourse Rogers Blanks Bertram S. Killian Lawrence W. Lloyd William A. Warren Blanks Thomas W. Ackerson Lester W. Bowen John C. Connelly Charles E. Ferguson William D. MacDonald, Jr. Blanks John Brox William A. Barnes Paula K. Lewellen William E. Maloney Bertha W. Piper Paul M. Tremblay Blanks TOWN OF LEXINGTON Attorney General Pr. 1 277 31 Pr. 2 451 22 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 552 543 24 18 99 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total. 550 426 2799 28 22 145 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Congressman Pr. 1 Pr. 2 273 448 35 25 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 547 522 551 422 2763 29 39 27 26 181 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Councillor Pr. 1 Pr.2 Pr.3 25 44 40 175 293 393 62 71 70 46 65 73 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 37 42 30 218 358 372 279 1870 85 79 82 449 81 85 57 407 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Senator Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 27 24 19 23 27 35 155 9 7 8 9 11 8 52 6 9 2 6 5 5 33 243 401 517 486 501 364 2512 9 7 7 16 17 17 73 14 25 23 21 17 19 119 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 Representatives In General Court Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr.3 109 203 265 73 99 108 52 60 85 234 364 422 47 71 96 33 66 62 68 83 114 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 221 187 164 1149 109 110 101 600 95 105 68 465 401 484 319 2224 103 91 106 514 73 56 68 358 120 123 70 578 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 100 ANNUAL REPORTS William G. Andrew H. Herbert Applin George A. Ayotte Winston W. Bell Leo Blacher Thomas F. Geary, Jr. Frederick Lowe Blanks John Frederick Cahill Blanks Edward J. Bushell Thomas F. Maher Ephraim Martin Blanks Foster Furcolo Thomas H. Buckley Blanks Robert F. Murphy James A. Burke George A. Wells Blanks County Pr. 1 183 116 46 48 29 70 40 84 Commissioners Pr. 2 Pr. 3 299 410 194 273 46 66 83 81 23 20 92 94 47 45 162 163 Pr. 4 350 265 72 71 43 96 46 179 Pr. 5 368 271 52 65 34 107 61 198 Pr. 6 294 213 54 69 26 76 57 107 Total 1904 1332 336 417 175 535 296 893 616 946 1152 1122 1156 896 5888 Sheriff Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr.3 268 435 533 40 38 43 Pr. 4 507 54 Pr. 5 524 54 Pr. 6 Total 408 2675 40 269 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 District Attorney Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr.3 69 106 104 20 18 27 196 314 399 23 35 46 Pr. 4 116 20 387 38 Pr. 5 104 27 408 39 Pr. 6 107 25 287 29 Total 606 137 1991 210 308 473 576 561 578 448 2944 STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 18, 1956 DEMOCRATIC PARTY Governor Pr. 1 Pr. 2 121 128 52 53 10 6 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 46 97 62 64 518 15 31 28 30 209 1 6 5 2 30 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Lieutenant Governor Pr. 1 Pr.2 Pr.3 134 129 41 29 18 10 11 25 9 9 15 2 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 96 68 73 541 15 12 14 98 10 8 6 69 13 7 3 49 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Edward J. Cronin Robert Emmet Dinsmore Blanks Clement A. Riley John F. Kennedy John F. Buckley Henry Joseph Hurley John M. Kennedy Blanks Thomas J. Buckley Blanks Joseph D. Ward Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Blanks Lawrence E. Corcoran Blanks John Fred Buckley John J. Burke John Francis Casey Joseph Ray Crimmins Edward J. Sullivan Edward T. Sullivan Blanks TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 Secretary Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 136 138 45 91 67 75 552 27 29 9 16 18 13 112 20 20 8 27 10 8 93 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Treasurer Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 54 80 26 55 30 39 284 63 64 21 36 35 34 253 23 11 4 9 11 7 65 6 9 4 6 5 6 36 17 9 1 10 4 4 45 20 14 6 18 10 6 74 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Auditor Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 151 151 48 106 82 85 623 32 36 14 28 13 11 134 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Attorney General Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 82 92 32 60 42 46 354 90 83 27 56 50 45 351 11 12 3 18 3 5 52 183' 187 62 134 95 96 757 Congressman Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 0 0 0 5 0 2 7 183 187 62 129 95 94 750 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Councillor Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 18 17 10 13 7 15 80 10 12 7 11 15 10 65 13 17 5 10 12 11 68 55 53 16 26 21 21 192 45 47 13 23 22 19 169 14 9 4 15 5 9 56 28 32 7 36 13 11 127 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 102 ANNUAL REPORTS Joseph M. Curley Leonard J. Hebert David F. Toomey Blanks Alfred Gladstone Thomas J. Hartnett, Jr. James C. Piper, Jr. Robert M. Ready Blanks Senator Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 18 20 19 27 14 14 112 5 7 7 16 3 9 47 148 148 34 73 72 69 544 12 12 2 18 6 4 54 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 Representatives In General Court Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 45 48 19 42 69 65 24 40 79 79 24 51 50 66 19 39 123 116 38 96 Edward M. App William P. Bennett C. Michael Bradley Edward L. Buckley John J. Burke John B. Carr John J. Carroll Joseph J. Corcoran Joseph Perry Costa Edward J. Coughlin Edward J. Crane James A. Cullen John J. Curran P. Joseph DiGiusto William F. Galgay Warren M. Griffin James E. Hagan Henry E. Keenan Francis R. King Francis G. Lyons Patrick Joseph McGlinchey William J. Moran William P. Murray Gerald J. Wayne Blanks Pr. 5 23 39 48 27 53 Pr. 6 29 39 38 35 51 Tota I 206 276 319 236 477 366 374 124 268 190 192 1514 County Commissioners Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 8 15 8 13 12 16 72 4 2 1 2 4 3 16 7 5 0 2 5 4 23 22 17 10 12 7 9 77 9 15 2 6 3 5 40 14 13 6 8 9 9 59 1 1 2 4 1 3 12 24 18 4 10 7 6 69 9 9 0 3 6 3 30 3 4 2 3 3 1 16 14 21 5 11 9 9 69 12 22 7 11 10 10 72 6 15 3 9 12 7 52 17 8 1 7 4 4 41 15 9 5 9 5 1 44 1 5 2 7 5 6 26 14 15 3 10 10 7 59 35 37 11 25 16 16 140 4 5 2 1 2 1 15 10 9 4 6 10 9 48 5 6 2 5 2 2 22 12 15 4 2 5 10 48 31 33 4 13 12 18 111 7 8 3 2 0 2 22 82 67 33 87 31 31 331 366 374 124 268 190 192 1514 Howard W. Fitzpatrick Blanks Vincent A. Burns John C. Carr, Jr. Joseph V. Carroll Thomas F. Casey Edward A. Counihan, John F. Cremens James L. O'Dea, Jr. Irving L. Stackpole John J. Tobin Andrew T. Trodden John F. Zamparelli Blanks A true copy. Attest: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 Sheriff Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 112 119 44 81 72 73 501 71 68 18 53 23 23 256 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 District Attorney Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 13 12 6 7 5 13 56 11 1 1 4 6 8 31 11 7 4 4 3 6 35 5 4 0 1 0 2 12 III 22 28 8 21 7 12 98 26 30 5 15 10 7 93 26 42 15 47 31 19 180 9 12 3 3 3 5 35 2 2 1 3 3 0 11 22 23 11 14 12 13 95 21 17 5 11 11 5 70 15 9 3 4 4 6 41 183 187 62 134 95 96 757 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 71 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD APRIL 2, 1956 ARTICLE 71. Presented by Selectman, Haskell W. Reed. VOTED: To amend Article XXVI of the General By -Laws by renumbering the present sections thereof, except Section 1 and Section 3, to conform to the follow- ing numbers: SECTION 2. The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 13, as amended, shall be as follows: For issuing the original license, $1.00 plus a reasonable charge for advertising. For each annual certificate of registration, $.50. SECTION 4. No person, except an officer of the law in the perform- ance of his duties, shall enter upon the premises of another with the intention of peeping into the windows of a house or spying upon in any manner any persons therein. SECTION 5. The Board of Appeals established under the Zoning By -Law shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the Sub- division Control Law, being Sections 81K to 81GG inclusive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and any acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto. Carried Unanimously 10:23 P.M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 104 ANNUAL REPORTS Lexington, Mass., May 25, 1956 I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 71 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held April 2, 1956 and as same appears on record. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Boston, Mass., July 18, 1956 The foregoing amendment to by -laws is hereby approved. GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 31 AS PASSED AT THE ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1956 ARTICLE 31. VOTED: To amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new article to read as follows: ARTICLE XXVIII. Town Celebrations Committee SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Town Celebrations Com- mittee to consist of nine registered voters of the Town. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. When first appointed, three members shall be appointed for three -year terms, three for two -year terms and three for one -year terms. Thereafter, three mem- bers shall be appointed each year for three year terms. Terms shall expire on April thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the balance of unexpired terms. SECTION 2. The Committee shall be charged with planning and carrying out the proper observance of April nineteenth and of United Nations Day and of such other holidays and special events as the Selectmen may designate from time to time. Carried Unanimously 10:12 P.M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Lexington, Mass., May 17, 1956 I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 31 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 26, 1956 and as same appears on record. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Boston, Mass., July 18, 1956 The foregoing amendment to by -laws is hereby approved. GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 Chapter 511 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty -five AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON TO SELL WATER TO THE BURLINGTON WATER DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING SAID DISTRICT TO PURCHASE WATER FROM SAID TOWN. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. The town of Lexington may furnish and sell water to the Burlington water district, which is hereby authorized to purchase water so sold. Water so furnished and sold shall be at a rate or rates to be mutually agreed upon between said town and said district acting by the selectmen of the town of Lexington and the commissioners of the Burlington Water District. In case of such sale, the Burlington Water District may, at its own expense make such extensions of its water mains and such installation of other facilities and equipment within the limits of the town of Burlington as may be necessary for the purposes of this act. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. House of Representatives, June 27, 1955 Passed to be enacted, /S/ Michael F. Sperry Speaker. In Senate, June 28, 1955 Passed to be enacted, /S/ Richard I. Furbush President. July 5, 1955 Approved, at 2 o'clock and 7 minutes, P. M. /Signed/ Christian A. Herter Governor. TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, in said Town, on Monday, the first day of October, 1956, at 8:00 P.M. then and there to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1. To receive the reports of any board of Town officers or of any committee of the Town. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Franklin School building and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. 106 ANNUAL REPORTS Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this seventeenth day of September, A. D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT Constable of Lexington HASKELL W. REED RAYMOND W. JAMES WILLIAM E. MALONEY RUTH MOREY RALPH H. TUCKER Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: September 24, 1956 I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters 8 days before the time of said meeting Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1956 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson. 8:05 P. M Invocation offered by Rev. Floyd J. Taylor. 8:07 P. M. There were 153 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until further reading was unanimously waived. 8:07 P. M. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the warrant. 8:08 P. M. ARTICLE 1. William C. Madden, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the report of the Appropriation Committee which was voted to be ac- cepted and placed on file. 8:08 P. M. ARTICLE 2. Presented by Edward T. Martin of the School Committee. VOTED: That the sum of $79,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated as a sup- plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the sum of $515,000.00 already appropriated, under Article 41 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting, for the construction and original equipping and fur- nishing of an addition to the Franklin School building, and that payment be pro- vided by the transfer of $19,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $60,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is author- ized to borrow the sum of $60,000.00 under the authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. After general discussion from various Town Meeting Members the article was voted on as presented and carried unanimously. 9:04 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 Motion by Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, that meeting be adjourned. Carried unanimously 9:04 P. M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in their respective voting places in said Town, PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION; PRECINCT THREE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT FOUR, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT FIVE, CENTRAL FIRE STATION; PRECINCT SIX, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL on TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956 at 7:00 o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following officers: Presidential Electors; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; Attorney General; Representative in Congress; Councillor; Senator; Two Representatives in General Court; Two County Commissioners; Sheriff. And to take action on the following question: QUESTION NO. 1 A. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt YES beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)? NO B. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale YES and all other malt beverages)? NO C. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not YES to be drunk on the premises? NO The polls will be open at 7:00 A.M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said election as provided in the By -laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said election. Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of October, A.D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. HASKELL W. REED RALPH H. TUCKER WILLIAM E. MALONEY RAYMOND W. JAMES RUTH MOREY Selectmen of Lexington 108 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN To Town Clerk October 25, 1956 I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars, 10 days before the time of said election. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 1956 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Precinct One John J. Rudd Warden George E. Foster Inspector Rose I. McLaughlin Inspector Helga M. Carlson Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller Mary Ella Clifford Teller George F. Stygles Teller George D. Smith Teller Madeline Towle Teller Gaetano Buttaro Teller Dorothea Tocio Teller Precinct Two J. Carroll Ryan Warden Mary A. Spellman Inspector Florence M. Bruce Inspector Ilda J. Field Clerk Christine Stewart Teller Henry P. Meade Teller Alice G. Marshall Teller Catherine Belliveau Teller Agnes T. Buckley Teller Elizabeth Fardy Teller Lena S. Rochette Teller Woodrow W. Sayre Teller Precinct Three Lester L. Andrews Warden Randall W. Richards Deputy Warden Edna D. Anderson Clerk Joseph O. Rooney (Deputy) Clerk Mary A. Hallett Assistant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 Precinct Four Louise E. Ahern Warden Ralph I. Dale Inspector Mary G. Oliver Inspector Elizabeth F. Downey Clerk Dorothy Parker Teller Rosalie MacDonald Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller Alice Jorgensen Teller Janet H. Pigott Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Gladys T. Watson Teller Evelyn Silva Teller Precinct Five Emma Zitso Warden Richard B. Ford Deputy Warden Veronica Belcastrc (Deputy) Clerk Jean E. Baker Clerk Harvey F. Winlock Assistant Harry L. Garrett Assistant 110 ANNUAL REPORTS The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the re- sults as follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6 Eighteen hundred three Nineteen hundred sixty -five Seventeen hundred ninety -eight Eighteen hundred ninety -one Nineteen hundred sixty -five Eighteen hundred thirty -seven 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 President and Vice President Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Eisenhower and Nixon 1213 1412 1498 1465 1561 1363 8512 Hass and Cozzini 2 2 3 1 1 3 12 Holtwick and Cooper 0 0 4 2 1 2 9 Precinct Six Stevenson and Kefauver 562 538 268 398 384 457 2607 William W. Ferguson Warden Andrews and Werdel 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Helen M. Smith Inspector Blanks 26 13 25 24 18 12 118 Clarence E. Delp Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Caroline F. Deloury Teller Agnes Hall Teller Mary S. H. Ellis Teller Governor Sally S. Hooper Teller Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Abram Chayes Teller Marion E. Whiting Teller Catheryne M. Ferry Teller Mary R. McDonough Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven o'clock A. M. and re- mained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time after due notice they were declared closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Males Females Total Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Precinct 1 970 976 1946 Charles Gibbons 1024 1287 1419 1409 1436 1258 7833 Precinct 2 1,002 1,082 2084 Robert F. Murphy 722 643 295 436 448 544 3088 Precinct 3 873 1,023 1896 Harold E. Bassett 1 2 4 6 1 4 18 Precinct 4 908 1,062 1970 Francis A. Votano 3 4 5 6 5 3 26 Precinct 5 1,024 1,074 2098 Blanks 53 29 75 34 75 28 294 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Foster Furcolo 782 674 358 511 483 586 3394 Sumner G. Whittier 995 1268 1412 1358 1437 1231 7701 Henning A. Blomen 2 2 3 3 2 3 15 Mark R. Shaw 1 0 1 2 2 1 7 Blanks 23 21 24 17 41 16 142 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Lieutenant Governor Precinct 6 932 1,011 1943 Total: 5,709 6,228 11937 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Edward J. Cronin Richard I. Furbush Earl F. Dodge Lawrence Gilfedder Blanks John F. Kennedy Robert H. Beaudreau Isaac Goddard Willy N. Hogseth Blanks Thomas J. Buckley Joseph A. Nobile John B. Lauder Anthony Martin Blanks George Fingold Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Fred M. Ingersoll Howard B. Rand Blanks Edith Nourse Rogers Lawrence E. Corcoran Blanks TOWN OF LEXINGTON Secretary Pr.1 Pr.2 Pr.3 737 637 308 1003 1279 1393 1 2 7 2 4 5 60 43 85 Pr. 4 439 1392 6 3 51 Pr. 5 438 1447 2 4 74 111 Pr. 6 Total 557 3116 1233 7747 5 23 6 24 36 349 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Pr. 1 733 987 2 7 74 Treasurer Pr. 2 600 1301 2 3 59 Pr. 3 315 1395 4 7 77 Pr. 4 423 1398 9 5 56 Pr. 5 434 1439 3 3 86 Pr. 6 Total 535 3040 1256 7776 4 24 4 29 38 390 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Pr. 1 855 868 1 4 75 Auditor Pr. 2 746 1155 2 5 57 Pr. 3 343 1342 5 11 97 Pr. 4 553 1266 5 9 58 Pr. 5 514 1346 1 3 101 Pr. 6 659 1131 2 7 38 Tota I 3670' 7108 16 39 426. 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259, Attorney General Pr. 1 Pr.2 Pr. 3 1089 1350 1434 665 580 300 3 5 4 0 2 5 46 28 55 Pr. 4 1401 432 6 4 48 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 1461 1315 8050 432 483 2892 3 7 28 1 4 16 68 28 273 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Congressman Pr. 1 1265 488 50 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 1489 1500 442 224 34 74 Pr. 4 1500 344 47 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 1565 1448 8767 334 365 2197 66 24 295 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 112 ANNUAL REPORTS Joseph Ray Crimmins Lawrence W. Lloyd Blanks Joseph M. Curley Charles E. Ferguson Blanks John Brox William E. Maloney James C. Piper, Jr. Robert M. Ready Blanks Pr. 1 796 913 94 Councillor Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 682 282 452 1202 1366 1347 81 150 92 1803 1965 1798 1891 Pr. 1 528 1219 56 Senator Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 494 242 350 1426 1464 1494 45 92 47 1803 1965 1798 1891 Representatives In General Court William G. Andrew H. Herbert Applin Edward L. Buckley Patrick Joseph McGlinchey Blanks Howard W. Fitzpatrick John Frederick Cahill Blanks Ephraim Martin James L. O'Dea, Jr. Blanks Pr. 1 880 1278 543 410 495 Pr.2 Pr.3 Pr.4 1130 1368 1232 1517 1500 1497 463 282 361 381 210 327 439 236 365 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 423 552 3187 1393 1208 7429 149 77 643 1965 1837 11259 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 344 410 2368 1453 1394 8450 168 33 441 1965 1837 11259 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 1380 1101 7091 1601 1421 8814 408 440 2497 290 330 1948 251 382 2168 3606 3930 3596 3782 3930 3674 22518 County Commissioners Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 1022 1302 945 1219 668 590 520 453 451 366 1402 1400 1397 1331 273 399 257 319 267 333 3606 3930 3596 3782 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 1430 1263 7819 1401 1181 7474 413 500 2843 374 411 2334 312 319 2048 3930 3674 22518 Sheriff Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 784 669 319 463 456 596 3287 911 1212 1363 1329 1377 1175 7367 108 84 116 99 132 66 605 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 District Attorney Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total 1001 1242 1385 1326 1404 1222 7580 726 670 316 507 467 568 3254 76 53 97 58 94 47 425 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Yes No Blanks Yes No Blanks Yes No Blanks TOWN OF LEXINGTON Question No. 1-A.— Full License Pr. 1 Pr. 2 529 527 889 1035 385 403 Pr. 3 329 768 701 Pr. 4 416 1115 360 Pr. 5 392 927 646 Pr. 6 464 1002 371 113 Total 2657 5736 2866 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Question No. 1 -B. — Wines & Beers Pr. 1 524 853 426 Pr. 2 516 1011 438 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr. 5 312 423 371 849 1073 890 637 395 704 Pr. 6 436 984 417 Total 2582 5660 3017 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 Question No. 1 -C. — Package Stores Pr. 1 1268 382 153 Pr. 2 1391 424 150 Pr.3 Pr.4 Pr.5 1050 1299 1227 427 455 430 321 137 308 Pr. 6 1297 404 136 Total 7532 2522 1205 1803 1965 1798 1891 1965 1837 11259 SPECIAL TABULATION OF OFFICIAL WAR BALLOTS ONLY BIENNIAL STATE ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 NUMBER of service persons who personally applied by Federal postcard or othewise for State War Ballot NUMBER of service persons who were registered voters for whom State War Ballot applications were made by kindred NUMBER of service persons who were not registered voters, for whom registration as voters and State War Ballots were made by kindred NUMBER of ballots mailed to service persons NUMBER of such ballots cast NUMBER of such ballots rejected JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts 98 5 9 112 99 Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, in said Town, on Monday, the nineteenth 114 ANNUAL REPORTS day of November, 1956, at 8:00 P.M. then and there to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1. To receive the reports of any board of Town officers or of any committee of the Town. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept from the Trustees of Lexington Children's Museum a gift of the Museum's collections of birds, minerals and shells that are now in the Lexington Schools and to place the same under the care and management of the School Committee; or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to accept the bequest to the Town of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.), that is contained in the will of Maud T. Sherburne, late of Lexington, Middlesex County Probate Court No. 336627, to be held in trust as a permanent fund to be known as the "F. Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund" with the net income to be used for annual awards to educate and assist in the education of deserving young men and women in Lexing- ton, all as provided in said will; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee, in connection with making the heretofore authorized survey of the Junior High School program of study, facilities, and building needs, to retain architectural services and obtain preliminary plans and cost estimates for possible remodeling of the present Junior High School building; appropriate money therefor and provide for payment by transfer from available funds, including any unexpended balances in current appropriations; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 447 of the Acts of the General Court of 1956 entitled "An Act Establishing an Historic Districts Commission for the Town of Lexington and Defining its Powers and Duties, and Establishing Historic Districts in the Town of Lexington ". ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to reduce the membership of the Planning Board, that was established under Article 52 of the Warrant for the 1948 Annual Town Meeting, from six members to five members; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3 of Article XXVI of the General By -Laws by striking out the same and inserting in place thereof a new Section 3 to read substantially as follows; or act in any other manner in relation thereto: SECTION 3. Any vehicle on any way in the Town interfering with the work of removing or plowing snow or removing ice from the way, may be removed by or under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works to a public garage or any convenient place. The Superintendent of Public Works shall, within a reasonable time, notify the Chief of Police of the removal of any such vehicle and of the place to which it has been removed, and the Chief of Police shall give like notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. The owner before being permitted to remove the vehicle shall establish his right so to do and pay to the Town or to the keeper of the place of storage, the cost of removal, not exceeding $15.00, and any storage charges resulting therefrom, not exceeding $1.00 per day. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new article to read substantially as follows; or act in any other manner in relation thereto: ARTICLE XXIX. Playground and Recreation Centers. SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Recreation Committee. It shall consist of five registered voters of the Town. Members of the Com- mittee shall be appointed as follows:— One by the Board of Selectmen, one by the School Committee, one by the Planning Board, and two by the Moderator. The first appointments shall be for the following terms: —The member appointed by the Selectmen shall serve for three years, the mem- bers appointed by the School Committee and by the Planning Board shall serve for two years, one of the members appointed by the Moderator shall serve for one year and the other member appointed by the Moderator shall serve for three years. Upon the expiration of the term of a member, his successor shall be appointed by the same appointing authority for a term of three years. Terms shall expire on April thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the same appointing authority for the balance of the unexpired terms. SECTION 2. The Recreation Committee shall administer and have the management of the public playgrounds and recreation centers of the Town, except as herein otherwise provided; shall have charge of conducting and promoting thereon recreation, play, sport and physical education and may permit the use thereof by any department of the Town or by any person, society or organization for such other public, recreational, social or educa- tional purposes as the Committee may deem proper; and, with the consent of the public officer or board having control thereof or of the owner, may conduct and promote such activities on other public property or on private property. In carrying out its functions, the Committee, within the limit of its appropriations, may employ teachers, supervisors and other personnel and may purchase and maintain equipment, program material and supplies. SECTION 3. The foregoing powers and duties of the Recreation Committee shall apply to playgrounds and gymnasiums on school property under the control of the School Committee only to the extent that the School Committee may authorize. SECTION 4. All other powers over playgrounds and recreation centers that are conferred upon towns by Section 14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, or any statute in amendment thereof or in addition thereto, shall be exercised by the Board of Selectmen. These powers shall include, without limitation, the acquisition, construction, maintenance and development of land, buildings and physical facilities. SECTION 5. The Recreation Committee shall carry on continuous study and planning in reference to the development, improvement, main- tenance, and equipment of playgrounds and recreation centers in the Town and shall make recommendations thereon from time to time to the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the acquisition of equipment for the Police Department for use in speed studies and control and 116 ANNUAL REPORTS provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to retain engineering services and make a study of the water distribution system of the Town for the purpose of determining its condition and needs; appropriate money therefor and provide for payment by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to retain engineering services and prepare plans and specifications for the construction of a water standpipe, and to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for such construction; appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for the demolition of the concrete water standpipe, appropriate money therefor and provide for payment by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated under Article 13 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for land acquisition and for installation of water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diameter, and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropria- tions, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated under Article 14 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for land acquisition and for installation of sewer mains, and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen in the name and on behalf of the Town to convey to the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., a Massachusetts charitable corporation, two parcels of land hereinafter describ- ed that are situated on the southerly side of Lincoln Street in Lexington and shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington - Mass. ", dated July 23, 1956, Albert A. Miller and Wilbur C. Nylander, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, recorded in Middle- sex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 1275 of 1956 in Book 8780, Page 202, such conveyance by the Town to be in consideration of the use by said corporation of such land only for the recreation, entertainment, physical training and instruction of the youth of both sexes of the Town of Lexington in accordance with the corporate purposes of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. and the provisions of the will of Josiah Willard Hayden, Middlesex Probate Court docket No. 329908, and the agreement by said corporation to build, operate and maintain on such land a building or buildings or other facilities for said purposes; TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 or act in any other manner in relation thereto. The first parcel consists of a sub- stantially triangular piece of land shown on said plan as containing 1.2 acres, more or less, and lying between Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 that were conveyed to said grantee pursuant to the vote adopted under Article 74 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting by deed dated July 30, 1956 and recorded in said Deeds in Book 8780, Page 202. The second parcel consists of a narrow strip of land extending from said Parcel 2 to Lincoln Street. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated under Article 36 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for the con- struction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Cary Memorial Library building and for the making of alterations in the present building, and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, for school and playground purposes, land in Lexington as a site for a Junior High School building, appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, for school and playground purposes, land in Lexington as a site for an elementary school building, appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way and accept the relocation and alteration of as a town way Allen Street from Waltham Street southeasterly 1620 feet more or less to a point on Allen Street which is 120 feet more or less southwesterly of Clematis Road as relocated and altered by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated October 1, 1956, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way and accept the layout of as a town way, Ivan Street from Eldred Street northwesterly approximately 380 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated May 25, 1956 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds or by borrowing; or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 118 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way and accept the layout of as a town way a proposed street from Depot Square north- westerly 152 feet more or less to Meriam Street as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated September 28, 1956, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds or by borrowing or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to grant emergency transportation to elementary school children living less than one mile from the school they are attending when in the opinion of the School Committee traffic conditions make such transportation necessary on an emergency basis for the protection of the children; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an RI District to a C2 District by adding at the end of paragraph 4 in Section 4 (d) C2— General business districts, the following: — Said district shall also include adjoining land bounded as follows: northwesterly by a part of the land described in the preceding sentence, fifty -one and 46/100 (51.46) feet; northeasterly by railroad property, twenty -four and 25/100 (24.25) feet; southeasterly by railroad property, fifty and 90/100 (50.90) feet; and south- westerly by Depot Square, thirty -two and 05/100 (32.05) feet. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to provide for an additional type of zoning district to be designated C3 Special Commercial Districts and to prescribe the permitted buildings and uses in said C3 Districts: A. By adding under Section 3 Districts Defined the following new paragraph: (h) C3 — Special commercial districts. B. By striking out the word "or" between the words "Ml" and "Al" in paragraph (a) of Section 4, Geographical Description of Districts, and by substituting therefor a comma and by inserting between the words "Al" and "district" of said paragraph the words:— or C3 —. C. By adding under Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses the following new paragraph: (h) C3 Districts. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R1 and R2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Laboratories engaged in research, experimental and testing activ- ities, including, but not limited to, the fields of biology, chemistry, electronics, engineering, geology, medicine, and physics, but sub- ject to the following conditions: any laboratory, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed location of such laboratory, including special danger of fire or explosion, pollution of waterways, corrosive, toxic or noisome fumes, gas, smoke, soot, obnoxious dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly prohibited; permitted laboratories may manufacture, process or store goods and materials to the TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 extent such manufacturing, processing or storage is a part of and relates solely to such research, experimental and testing activities, but all other manufacturing, processing or storage of goods and materials is expressly prohibited; and the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. 2. Business offices engaged in administrative and clerical activities and having facilities for employing concurrently a minimum of 100 individuals but subject to the condition that the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. 3. No dwelling shall be erected in a C3 district except with permis- sion from the Board of Appeals. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change the permitted buildings and uses in Ml —Light Manufacturing Districts by striking out all of paragraph (f) in Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses and by substituting in place thereof the following: (f) M1 Districts. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R1, R2 and C3 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Light manufacturing, employing only electric or other substantially noiseless and inoffensive motive power, utilizing hand labor or quiet ma- chinery and processes, free from neighborhood disturbing odors or agencies, but subject to the following conditions: any light manufacturing business, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed location of such manufacturing, including special danger of fire or explosion, pollution of waterways, corrosive, toxic or noisome fumes, gas, smoke, soot, obnoxious dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly pro- hibited; and the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. 2. No dwelling shall be erected in an M1 district except with permis- sion from the Board of Appeals. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to amend paragraph (b) of Section 7 Height Regulations of the Zoning By -Law by inserting after the words "C2" the following: —, C3 —, so that said paragraph (b) will read as follows: (b) In C2, C3 and Ml districts the maximum height of buildings shall be fifty-five feet. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8 of the Zoning By -Law as follows: A. By striking out the title "Area, Frontage and Yard Regulations" and sub- stituting in place thereof the title — Area, Frontage, Yard, Off - Street Parking and Loading Regulations. B. By striking out all of paragraph (e) and substituting in place thereof the following: (e) Ml and C3 Districts 1. In M1 and C3 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building, other than those per- mitted in R1 or R2 districts, a lot containing an area of not less than five acres and a frontage of not less than 400 feet upon the frontage street. 120 ANNUAL REPORTS b. For each such building and accessory building: (1) A front yard of not less than 70 feet in depth on each street upon which the lot abuts. (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 50 feet in width. (3) A rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth. Provided however that, if a boundary of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an M1 or C3 district the side or rear yard requirement for the yard, having as its exterior line the boundary of the lot which abuts the land in the other district, shall be not less than 80 feet in width or depth as the case may be. c. For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not occupied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area of the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. d. For each such principal building, a parking area on the lot for automobiles or other vehicles containing not less than three parking spaces for each four persons employed concurrently on the premises unless a smaller parking area shall be ap- proved in writing by the Planning Board which, in granting such approval, may prescribe other conditions and restrictions in the interest of the Town in carrying out the purposes of this By -Law. No parking area shall be located within 70 feet of the exterior line of any street on which the lot abuts, except that there may be provided on the lot one parking area within such distance of a street which shall accommodate not more than 25 cars and shall be used exclusively for visitors and shall not be considered part of the parking area required as hereinabove provided. No parking area shall be located within 10 feet of any boundary line of the lot. e. For each such principal building, but not including office buildings, minimum loading berths on the lot as follows: for buildings containing less than 30,000 square feet of floor area, one loading berth; for buildings containing from 30,000 to 100,000 square feet of floor area, two loading berths, plus one additional loading berth for each additional 70,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof up to 450,000 square feet; for buildings containing over 450,000 square feet of floor area, seven loading berths, plus one additional berth for each additional 90,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof. Each such berth shall be at least 12 feet in width and 45 feet in length and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet. No loading berth shall be located in any front yard. As used herein the term "loading berth" shall mean a space immediately adjacent to a loading platform and designed to be occupied by a truck or other vehicle while loading or unloading. f. Parking areas and loading berths shall be provided with adequate driveways, not more than 25 feet in width, providing access to a street. The entrance of all driveways to a street g. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 and the specifications for construction of all parking areas, loading berths and driveways shall be subject to approval in writing by the Planning Board. In determining the area re- quired for parking, loading and driveway space, the area allocated to any one of such spaces shall not, while so allo- cated, be used to satisfy the requirements for any other space. For each principal building permitted in R1 or R2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an R1 or R2 district. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty - second day of October, A. D., 1956. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT Constable of Lexington HASKELL W. REED WILLIAM E. MALONEY RAYMOND W. JAMES RUTH MOREY RALPH H. TUCKER Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN To Town Clerk October 30, 1956 I have served the foregoing Warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such Warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence seven days before the time of said election. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19, 1956 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson. 8:07 P. M. Invocation given by Rev. George W. Casey. There were 176 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, reads warrant for the meeting until motion made that further reading be waived. 8:08 P. M. Constable's Return read by the Town Clerk. 8:08 P. M. 122 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 1. Appropriation Committee Report presented by William C. Madden, which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimously 8:10 P. M. All articles presented by Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, un- less otherwise noted. ARTICLE 2. VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts from the Trustees of Lex- ington Children's Museum a gift of the Museum's collection of birds, minerals and shells that are now in the Lexington Schools and places the same under the care and management of the School Committee. Carried Unanimously 8:11 P. M. ARTICLE 3. VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude the be- quest to the Town of Twenty -five thousand dollars ($25,000.) that is contained in the will of Maud T. Sherburne, late of Lexington, Middlesex County Probate Court No. 336627, to be held in trust as a permanent fund to be known as the "F. Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund ", with the net income to be used for annual awards to educate and assist in the education of deserving young men and women in Lexington, all as provided in said will. Carried Unanimously 8:12 P. M. ARTICLE 4. Presented by Mildred B. Marek, Chairman, School Committee. VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized, in connec- tion with making the heretofore authorized survey of the Junior High School pro- gram of study, facilities and building needs, to retain architectural services and ob- tain preliminary plans and cost estimates for possible remodeling of the present Junior High School building; and that the sum of $2,000.00 be and hereby is ap- propriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count. Carried 8:18 P. M. ARTICLE 5. Presented by Wilbur M. Jaquith. VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts Chapter 447 of the Acts of the Gen- eral Court of 1956 entitled "An Act Establishing an Historic Districts Commission for the Town of Lexington and Defining its Powers and Duties, and Establishing Historic Districts in the Town of Lexington." Carried Unanimously 8:21 P. M. ARTICLE 6. Presented by Donald D. Hathaway, Chairman, Planning Board. VOTED: That the membership of the Planning Board, established under Article 52 of the Warrant for the 1948 Annual Town Meeting, be and hereby is reduced from six members to five members, effective at the annual election of officers in 1959, except that it shall go into effect prior thereto, immediately upon the occur- rence of any vacancy in either of the two present terms that expire in 1959. Carried Unanimously 8:23 P. M. ARTICLE 7. VOTED: To amend Section 3 of Article XXVI of the General By -laws by striking out the same and inserting in place thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: SECTION 3. Any vehicle on any way in the Town interfering with the work of removing or plowing snow or removing ice from the way, may be removed by or under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works to a public garage or any convenient place. The Superintendent of Public Works shall, within a reasonable time, notify the Chief of Police of the re- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 moval of any such vehicle and of the place to which it has been removed, and the Chief of Police shall give like notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. The owner before being permitted to remove the vehicle shall establish his right so to do and pay to the Town or to the keeper of the place of storage, the cost of removal, not exceeding $15.00, and any stor- age charges resulting therefrom, not exceeding $1.00 per day. Carried Unanimously 8:26 P. M. ARTICLE 8. VOTED: To amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new article to read as follows: ARTICLE XXIX. Playground and Recreation Centers. SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Recreation Committee. It shall consist of five registered voters of the Town. Members of the Com- mittee shall be appointed as follows:— One by the Board of Selectmen, one by the School Committee, one by the Planning Board, and two by the Moderator. The first appointments shall be for the following terms: —The member appointed by the Selectmen shall serve for three years, the mem- bers appointed by the School Committee and by the Planning Board shall serve for two years, one of the members appointed by the Moderator shall serve for one year and the other member appointed by the Moderator shall serve for three years. Upon the expiration of the term of a member, his successor shall be appointed by the same appointing authority for a term of three years. Terms shall expire on April thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the same appointing authority for the balance of the unexpired terms. SECTION 2. The Recreation Committee shall administer and have the management of the public playgrounds and recreation centers of the Town, except as herein otherwise provided; shall have charge of conducting and promoting thereon recreation, play, sport and physical education and may permit the use thereof by any department of the Town or by any person, society or organization for such other public, recreational, social or educa- tional purposes as the Committee may deem proper; and, with the consent of the public officer or board having control thereof or of the owner, may conduct and promote such activities on other public property or on private property. In carrying out its functions, the Committee, within the limit of its appropriations, may employ teachers, supervisors and other personnel and may purchase and maintain equipment, program material and supplies. SECTION 3. The foregoing powers and duties of the Recreation Committee shall apply to playgrounds and gymnasiums on school property under the control of the School Committee only to the extent that the School Committee may authorize. SECTION 4. All other powers over playgrounds and recreation centers that are conferred upon towns by Section 14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, or any statute in amendment thereof or in addition thereto, shall be exercised by the Board of Selectmen. These powers shall include, without limitation, the acquisition, construction, maintenance and development of land, buildings and physical facilities. 124 ANNUAL REPORTS SECTION 5. The Recreation Committee shall carry on continuous study and planning in reference to the development, improvement, main- tenance, and equipment of playgrounds and recreation centers in the Town and shall make recommendations thereon from time to time to the Board of Selectmen. Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. ARTICLE 9. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $950.00 for the acquisition by the Selectmen of equipment for the Police Department for use in speed studies and control and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from the Excess and Deficency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. ARTICLE 10. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to retain engineering services and make a study of the water distribution system of the Town for the purpose of determining its condition and needs, and that the sum of $4500.00 be appropriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the Water Assessment Fund. Carried Unanimously 8:38 P. M. ARTICLE 11. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to retain engineering services and prepare plans and specifications for the construc- tion of a water standpipe, and to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or con- tracts for such construction; and that the sum of $165,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction and that payment be provided by transfer of $15,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $150,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $150,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in ac- cordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, with- in a period not exceeding twenty years. Carried Unanimously 8:44 P. M. ARTICLE 12. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to obtain bids and to enter into a contract or contracts for the demolition of the concrete water standpipe, and that the sum of $10,000.00 be appropriated therefor of which $2,000.00 is to be transfered from the Water Department Available Surplus, and the balance of $8,000.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count. Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. Selectman, Haskell W. Reed, asks permission to act upon Articles 19, 20, 21 as a group. No objections from Town Meeting Members. 8:46 P. M. ARTICLE 19. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the relocation and alteration of as a town way Allen Street from Waltham Street southeasterly 1620 feet, more or less, to a point on Allen Street which is 120 feet, more or less, southwesterly of Clematis Road as relocated and altered by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated October 1, 1956, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire, any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to ap- propriate for land acquisition and for construction the sum of $43,000.00 and to raise said sum in the tax levy in 1957. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 125 Voice vote not being unanimous, standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers 28 Alan G. Adams 40 Rufus McQuillan 17 Ernest A. Giroux Opposed 4 59 21 85 84 Declared not carried 8:59 P. M. ARTICLE 20. VOTED: To establish as a town way and accept the layout of as a town way Ivan Street from Eldred Street northwesterly approximately 380 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated May 25, 1956, and to authorize the Select- men to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire, any fee, easement or other interest in and necessary therefor; and that the sum of $170,000.00 appro- priated under Articles 47 to 62 inclusive of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for land acquisition and for construction of the ways enumerated in said Articles be and hereby is made also available for land acquisition and for construc- tion of said Ivan Street. Carried Unanimously 9 P. M. ARTICLE 21. VOTED: To establish as a town way and accept the layout of as a town way, a proposed street from Depot Square northwesterly 152 feet, more or Tess, to Meriam Streeet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown, upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated September 28, 1956, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire, any fee, esasement or other interest in land necessary therfor; and to appropriate for land acquisition and for construction the sum of $7,400.00 and to provide for payment by transfer of $7,400.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:07 P. M. ARTICLE 22. VOTED: That the Town grant emergency transportation to ele- mentary school children living less than one mile from the school they are attend- ing when, in the opinion of the School Committee, traffic conditions make such transportation necessary on an emergency basis for the protection of the children. 9:10 P. M. Mildred B. Marek, Chairman of the School Committee, moves for indefinite postponement. 9:19 P. M. General discussion by various speakers. Indefinite postponement voted on and declared lest by voice vote. 9:30 P. M. Discussion by various speakers. Original motion as presented by Haskell W. Reed voted on and declared car- ried. 9:40 P. M. ARTICLE 13. VOTED: That the sum of $25,840.00 be and hereby is appro- priated as a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the sum of $168,800.00 already appropriated under Article 13 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for land acquisition and for installa- tion of water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diameter, and that payment be provided by transfer of $5,840.00 from the Excess and De- ficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $20,000.; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $20,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of 126 ANNUAL REPORTS the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding fifteen years. Carried Unanimously 9:46 P. M. ARTICLE 14. VOTED: That the sum of $135,780.00 be and hereby is appro- priated as a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in ad- diticn to the sum of $103,000.00 already appropriated under Article 14 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for land acquisition and for installa- tion of sewer mains, and that payment be provided by transfer of $30,780.00 from the Sewer Assessment Fund and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $105,000.00; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $105,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Carried Unanimously 9:50 P. M. ARTICLE 15. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to convey to the Josiah Willard Hayden Rec- eation Centre, Inc., a Massachusetts charitable corporation, all or any part of two parcels of land hereinafter described that are situated on the southerly side of Lin- coln Street in Lexington and shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington - Mass.", dated July 23, 1956, Albert A. Miller and Wilbur C. Nylander, Civil En- gineers and Surveyors, recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 1275 of 1956 in Book 8780, Page 202, such conveyance by the Town to be in consideration of the use by said corporation of such land only for the recrea- tion, entertainment, physical training and instruction of the youth of both sexes of the Town of Lexington in accordance with the corporate purposes of the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. and the provisions of the will of Josiah Willard Hayden, Middlesex Probate Court docket No. 329908, and the agreement by said corporation to build, operate and maintain on such and a building or build- ings or other facilities for said purposes. The first parcel consists of a substantially triangular piece of land shown on said plan as containing 1.2 acres, more or less, and lying between Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 that were conveyed to said grantee pur- suant to the vote adopted under Article 74 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting by deed dated July 30, 1956 and recorded in said Deeds in Book 8780, Page 202. The second parcel consists of a narrow strip of land extending from said Parcel 2 to Lincoln Street. The instrument of conveyance shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and provisions as the Selectmen, by the execution thereof, shall approve. Carried Unanimously 9:55 P. M. Donald T. Clarke, asks if it would be in order to ask for reconsideration of Ar- ticle 22. 9:58 P. M. Moderator replied that it was in order being within the required time. 9:58 P.M. ARTICLE 16. Presented by Frederick M. Gay. VOTED: That the sum of $92,400.00 be and hereby is appropriated as a sup- plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the sum of $357,000.00 already appropriated under Article 36 of the Warrant for the 1956 Annual Town Meeting for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of an addition to the Cary Memorial Library building, and that payment be provided by the transfer of $2,400.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account and by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for the balance of $90,000.00; and that the Treas- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $90,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be pay- able in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amend- ed, within a period not exceeding twenty years, and that the sum of $7,600.00 be and hereby is appropriated as a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunc- tion with and in addition to the sum of $35,000.00 already appropriated under said Article 36 for alteration of the present building and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. General discussion by various speakers. Voice vote taken which was doubted. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor 23 79 28 Tellers Alan G. Adams Rufus McQuillan Ernest A. Giroux Opposed 9 18 10 130 37 Declared carried. 10:30 P. M. Roland B. Greeley presents report of Lexington School Sites Committee as fol- lows: REPORT OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL SITES COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 19, 1956 Pursuant to vote at the March Town Meeting this Committee is proceeding "to obtain options on land that it recommends be acquired for" additional junior high and elementary schools. This is a "Report of Progress" containing recommendations for one Junior High School site and one Elementary School site. We accept as a premise that the Town will need at least two junior high schools, in addition to the present one. All es- timates point toward an ultimate Junior High enrolment, assuming no relaxation of present Zoning, of about 2500 pupils; it seems accepted that the optimum size of a Junior High is 750 to 900 pupils. Hence there should be 3 schools, about a mile from the Center, in 3 different directions. We also accept as a premise that all parts of the Town likely to be developed for residence should be within 3/4 mile (or preferably less) of an elementary school, if schools of from 6 to 18 rooms plus kindergartens can be satisfactorily located to achieve this objective, Anticipated increases in new development, and in elemen- tary school enrolment, clearly indicate a need for at least 3 or 4 new elementary schools within the next decade or two, on this basis. Hence the Committee expects to report to the March Town Meeting recommendations for several sites in addition to the two recommended for action at this Meeting. We believe the two sites recommended at this time represent the most press- ing demands; that schools on these sites will be urgently needed to serve enrol- ments which will certainly be reached within 2 to 5 years. Nevertheless we should mention that we are recommending acquisition of sites, which we are sure will be needed in the foreseeable future; we are not recommending construction of schools as of any specific date. The proposed Junior High School site is in the area north of Coolidge Avenue, between Adams and Hancock Streets, with connections to at least two of these pub- lic streets. The proposed Elementary School site is in the north corner of the Town, 128 ANNUAL REPORTS between Grove Street and Robinson Road, beyond Route # 128. We recommend that action be taken at this Meeting to acquire both of these sites. Respectfully submitted, School Sites Committee RUTH MOREY CHARLES T. ABBOTT RICHARD R. HARDING GORDON E. STEELE ROLAND B. GREELEY, Chairman 10:33 P. M. ARTICLE 17. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire, for school and playground purposes or for access thereto, the fee, any easement or other interest in any part or parts or all of the following parcels of land situated in Lex- ington: 1. A parcel or parcels situated on and easterly of Hancock Street be- lieved to be owned by Leslie A. Bull and being part of, adjacent or near to land numbered 83 Hancock Street and including the land shown as Lot 2 on plan by Osgood & Snell of land belonging to George H. Ames dated September 1897 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 106, Plan 37. 2. A parcel or parcels situated on and northwesterly of Adams Street believed to be owned by John D. Chiesa, Jr. and being part of, adjacent to or near to land numbered 44 Adams Street, said parcels including the land shown as lot B on plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington - Mass. ", dated May 22, 1954, Albert A. Miller, Wilbur C. Nylander, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, which is recorded in said Deeds as Plan No. 873 of 1954 in Book 8266, Page 416, and the land represented by Land Court Certificate of Title No. 69442, recorded in Middlesex South Land Registry District, Book 463, Page 389. 3. A parcel or parcels situated on and northwesterly of Adams Street believed to be owned by Hugh D. Redick and Eleanor F. Redick and includ- ing the land shown as parcel "D" on plan entitled "Land in Lexington - Mass.", dated September 17, 1942, Everett M. Brooks, Civil Engineer, rec- orded in said Deeds as Plan No. 584 of 1942 in Book 6637, Page 146. 4. A parcel situated on and easterly of Hancock Street believed to be owned by Mabel T. Gragg and including the land represented by Land Court Certificate of Title No. 36319, registered in said South Land Registry Dis- trict, Book 243, Page 401. 5. A parcel or parcels situated on and northwesterly of Adams Street and on and easterly of Burlington Street believed to be owned by Chester Lidberg and Adella Lidberg or their successors in title and including the land described in two deeds to Chester Lidberg and Adella Lidberg, recorded respectively in said Deeds, Book 7949, Page 116 and Book 7949, Page 118. 6. A parcel or parcels constituting that part of Diehl Road that is sit- uated northerly of Coolidge Avenue as shown on plan entitled "Hancock Birches House Lots at Lexington, Mass. Belonging to Harold D. Diehl ", dated August 1925, F. P. Cutter, Civil Engineer, recorded in said Deeds, Plan Book 374, Plan 37; TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 7. A parcel or parcels situated on and easterly of Adams Street, be- lieved to be owned by John H. Millican and including the land described in a deed to John H. Millican, recorded in said Deeds, Book 8708, Page 35. 8. Any and abutting on any one or more of the parcels hereinabove described; and that the sum of $65,000.00 be appropriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. 10:40 P. M. Amendment presented by William C. Madden, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee as follows: "I move to amend the motion by striking out the figure $65,000.00 and by inserting in place thereof the figure $45,000.00." 10:44 P. M. Amendment voted on and declared lost. 10:48 P. M. Original motion as presented by Roland B. Greeley voted on and carried unan- imously. 10:49 P. M. ARTICLE 18. Presented by Roland B. Greeley. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, for school and playground purposes or for access thereto, the fee, any easement or other interest in any part or parts or all of the following parcels of land situated in Lexington. 1. Two parcels of land situated on and easterly of Grove Street, be- lieved to be owned by Lillian M. Smith, shown on plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass." dated November 21, 1947, Albert A. Miller, Wil- bur C. Nylander, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, which is recorded in Mid- dlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 1778 of 1947 in Book 7221, Page 388, and consisting of Lot B, having an area of about 7.45 acres, as shown on said plan, and of a strip of land, having a uniform width of about 60 feet, running from Grove Street to said Lot B along the south- erly boundary of Lot A as shown on the aforesaid plan; and 2. Any parcel or parcels of land adjacent to said Lots A and B; and that the sum of $15,000.00 be appropriated therefor and be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 10:53 P. M. Mildred B. Marek states if the special funds furnished by the Federal Govern- ment were not used for emergencies, the School Committee planned to turn over the amount to the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 23. Presented by Donald D. Hathaway. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R1 District to a C2 District by adding at the end of paragraph 4 in Section 4 (d) C2 - General business districts, the following: —Said district shall also include adjoining land bounded as follows: northwesterly by a part of the land described in the pre- ceding sentence, fifty -one and 46/100 (51.46) feet; northeasterly by railroad prop- erty, twenty -four and 25/100 (24.25) feet; southeasterly by railroad property, fifty and 90/100 (50.90) feet; and southwesterly by Depot Square, thirty -two and. 05/100 (32.05) feet. 10:55 P. M. Donald D. Hathaway reads the following report: 130 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY -LAW PROPOSED BY ARTICLE 23. The amendment to the Zoning By -Law set forth under Article 23 proposes to change the zoning of certain property located in northerly corner of Depot Square from an R -1, one - family dwelling district to a C -2, general business district. The Planning Board, on November 8, 1956 at 8:15 p.m. in Estabrook Hall, held a public hearing on this proposal. Six persons attended the hearing which had been duly advertised according to the Lexington Zoning By -law. Of those present at the hearing three wished to be recorded as for the petition, none against. Since 1924, when the zoning by -law was adopted by this Town, railroad prop- erty has been zoned as part of the R -1 district, railroad stations now being per- mitted uses in said district. Last year a small parcel of land, approximately 1438 sq. ft., adjacent to the Lexington railroad station, was sold by the Boston and Maine Railroad to a private individual who proposes to use part of the land for business purposes. The Planning Board recognizes that this parcel of land is too small for residential development and believes that zoning it as part of the general business district would be its most logical use. The Board recommends, therefore, that the Zoning By -law be amended as set forth in Article 23 of the Warrant. LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD Donald D. Hathaway Alan G. Adams Charles T. Abbott Wilbur M. Jaquith Thos. S. Grindle 10:56 P. M. Carried Unanimously 10:57 P.M. ARTICLE 24. Presented by Donald D. Hathaway. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to provide for an additional type of zoning district to be designated C3 Special Commercial Districts and to prescribe the permitted buildings and uses in said C3 Districts: A. By adding under Section 3 Districts Defined the following new paragraph: (h) C3 — Special commercial districts. B. By striking out the word "or" between the words "MI" and "Al" in paragraph (a) of Section 4, Geographical Description of Districts, and by substituting therefor a comma and by inserting between the words "Al" and "district" of said paragraph the words:— or C3 —. C. By adding under Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses the following new paragraph: (h) C3 Districts. All buildings and uses that are permitted in RI and R2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Laboratories engaged in research, experimental and testing activ- ities, including, but not limited to, the fields of biology, chemistry, electronics, engineering, geology, medicine, and physics, but sub- ject to the following conditions: any laboratory, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed location of such laboratory, including special danger of fire or explosion, pollution of waterways, corrosive, toxic or noisome fumes, gas, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 131 smoke, soot, obnoxious dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly prohibited; permitted laboratories may manufacture, process or store goods and materials to the extent such manufacturing, processing or storage is a part of and relates solely to such research, experimental and testing activities, but all other manufacturing, processing or storage of goods and materials is expressly prohibited; and the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. 2. Business offices engaged in administrative and clerical activities and having facilities for employing concurrently a minimum of 100 individuals but subject to the condition that the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. 3. No dwelling shall be erected in a C3 district except with permis- sion from the Board of Appeals. 1 1 :05 P. M. Donald D. Hathaway reads the following report: REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY -LAW PROPOSED BY ARTICLES 24, 25, 26 and 27 On November 8, 1956 at 8:15 p.m. the Planning Board held a public hearing on several proposals to amend the Lexington Zoning By -law. These proposals are incorporated in Article 24 through 27 as printed in the Warrant. Approximately twenty persons attended the hearing which had been duly advertised according to said by -law. The Board has been making a comprehensive study of industrial and commercial development but is only presenting at this time the proposals set forth in the Warrant because of the imminence of the proposed road connecting Wood and Bedford Streets. The construction of such a road could change the complexion of the adjacent land very rapidly because, under the present zoning by -law, the only limitations which could be placed on proposed site developments have to do with height regulations. It is the belief of the Planning Board that this restriction is not enough to protect the best interests of the town or of prospective developers who would have to purchase large tracts of land to protect themselves. The Board further believes that in previous town meetings which have discussed the present M -1 zoning regulations there has been some indication that the town felt that these were inadequate. Article 24 is the Board's recommendation to create a special commercial district in the hope of encouraging laboratory and administrative office development. Each building would be required to connect to a sanitary sewer, a requirement which is considered by the Planning Board to be absolutely essential. Article 25 is the Board's recommendation to improve the present standards within the existing M -1 district by eliminating from said district buildings and uses permitted in C -1 and C -2 districts and bulk fuel and lubricant tanks. Article 26 recommends the adoption of the same height regulations for special commercial districts as now apply to general business and light manufacturing districts. Article 27 incorporates the Board's recommendations to create standards which it believes will tend to foster the development of an extremely attractive, well- 132 ANNUAL REPORTS designed layout of the industrial park type. Included in these standards are minimum frontage, area, yard, off - street parking and loading regulations where none exist now. The Board recommends that the Zoning By -law be amended as set forth in Articles 24, 25, 26 and 27 of the Warrant. LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD Donald D. Hathaway Alan G. Adams Charles T. Abbott Wilbur M. Jaquith Thos. S. Grindle 11:07 P. M. General discussion. Robert L. Lyon moves for indefinite postponement. 11:19 P. M. Indefinite postponement voted on and declared lost by voice vote. 11:20 P.M. Decision of voice vote questioned. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor 6 23 18 Tellers Alan G. Adams Robert L. Lyon Ernest A. Giroux Opposed 23 53 14 47 90 Postponement Lost. 11:22 P.M. Original motion as presented voted on by standing vote as follows: In Favor 28 52 19 Tellers Alan G. Adams Robert L. Lyon Ernest A. Giroux Opposed 2 27 13 99 42 Carried 1 1 :25 P. M. ARTICLE 25. Presented by Donald D. Hathaway. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change the permitted buildings and uses in Ml — Light Manufacturing Districts by striking out all of paragraph (f) in Section 5 Permitted Buildings and Uses and by substituting in place thereof the following: (f) M1 Districts. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R1, R2 and C3 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Light manufacturing, employing only electric or other substantially noiseless and inoffensive motive power, utilizing hand labor or quiet ma- chinery and processes, free from neighborhood disturbing odors or agencies, but subject to the following conditions: any light manufacturing business, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed location of such manufacturing, including special danger of fire or explosion, pollution of waterways, corrosive, toxic or noisome fumes, gas, smoke, soot, obnoxious dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly pro- hibited; and the buildings thereof shall connect with a sanitary sewer. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 2. No dwelling shall be erected in an M1 district except with permis- sion from the Board of Appeals. General discussion. Burton B. Stuart moves for indefinite postponement. 11:27 P. M. Indefinite postponement declared lost by voice vote. 11:40 P. M. Lincoln P. Cole moves that meeting be adjourned until Monday, November 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. Motion to adjourn lost by voice vote. 11:42 P. M. Original motion as presented voted on by standing vote as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 25 Alan G. Adams 1 50 Robert L. Lyon 27 24 Ernest A. Giroux 7 99 35 Carried 11:47 P. M. Robert L. Lyon moves that meeting be adjourned until Monday, November 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. Declared lost by voice vote. 1 1 :48 P. M. ARTICLE 26. Presented by Donald D. Hathaway. VOTED: To amend paragraph (b) of Section 7 Height Regulations of the Zoning By -Law by inserting after the words "C2" the following: —, C3 —, so that said paragraph (b) will read as follows: (b) In C2, C3 and M1 districts the maximum height of buildings shall be fifty -five feet. Carried Unanimously 11:50 P. M. ARTICLE 27. MOTION: To amend Section 8 of the Zoning By -Law as follows: A. By striking out the title "Area, Frontage and Yard Regulations" and sub- stituting in place thereof the title — Area, Frontage, Yard, Off - Street Parking and Loading Regulations. B. By striking out all of paragraph (e) and substituting in place thereof the following: (e) MI and C3 Districts 1. In M1 and C3 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building, other than those per- mitted in R1 and R2 districts, a lot containing an area of not less than five acres and a frontage of not less than 400 feet upon the frontage street. b. For each such building and accessory building: (1) A front yard of not less than 70 feet in depth on each street upon which the lot abuts. (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 50 feet in width. (3) A rear yard of not less than 50 feet in depth. 134 ANNUAL REPORTS Provided however that, if a boundary of the lot abuts on land in a district other than an M1 or C3 district the side or rear yard requirement for the yard, having as its exterior line the boundary of the lot which abuts the land in the other district, shall be not less than 80 feet in width or depth as the case may be. c. For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not occupied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area of the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. d. For each such principal building, a parking area on the lot for automobiles or other vehicles containing not less than three parking spaces for each four persons employed concurrently on the premises unless a smaller parking area shall be ap- proved in writing by the Planning Board which, in granting such approval, may prescribe other conditions and restrictions in the interest of the Town in carrying out the purposes of this By -Law. No parking area shall be located within 70 feet of the exterior line of any street on which the lot abuts, except that there may be provided on the lot one parking area within such distance of a street which shall accommodate not more than 25 cars and shall be used exclusively for visitors and shall not be considered part of the parking area required as hereinabove provided. No parking area shall be located within 10 feet of any boundary line of the lot. e. For each such principal building, but not including office buildings, minimum loading berths on the lot as follows: for buildings containing less than 30,000 square feet of floor area, one loading berth; for buildings containing from 30,000 to 100,000 square feet of floor area, two loading berths, plus one additional loading berth for each additional 70,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof up to 450,000 square feet; for buildings containing over 450,000 square feet of floor area, seven loading berths, plus one additional berth for each additional 90,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof. Each such berth shall be at least 12 feet in width and 45 feet in length and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet. No loading berth shall be located in any front yard. As used herein the term "loading berth" shall mean a space immediately adjacent to a loading platform and designed to be occupied by a truck or other vehicle while loading or unloading. f. Parking areas and loading berths shall be provided with adequate driveways, not more than 25 feet in width, providing access to a street. The entrance of all driveways to a street and the specifications for construction of all parking areas, loading berths and driveways shall be subject to approval in writing by the Planning Board. In determining the area re- quired for parking, loading and driveway space, the area allocated to any one of such spaces shall not, while so allo- cated, be used to satisfy the requirements for any other space. g. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 For each principal building permitted in R1 or R2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an RI or R2 district. 11:55 P. M. General discussion. Voice vote taken which was declared lost. 12:16 P. M. Voice vote questioned. Standing vote taken as follows: 136 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lexington 73, Massachusetts Gentlemen: December 31, 1956 In Favor Tellers Opposed Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XI of the General By -Laws of the Town of 17 Alan G. Adams 12 Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period 29 Robert L. Lyon 51 from January 1, 1956 to December 31, 1956. The report is divided into the 11 Ernest A. Giroux 18 several sections required by the By -Laws. 57 81 (a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 1956. Motion not adopted. 12:20 P. M. Haskell W. Reed, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, moves, all articles being dispensed with, meeting be dissolved. 12:21 P.M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 1. Town of Lexington vs. A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court No. 151658. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under General Laws, Chapter 117. 2. Town of Lexington vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Supe- rior Court No. 171102. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of taking by eminent domain of land for the new Route 128. 3. Continental Casualty Company vs. Attilio D. Daddario and Town of Lex- ington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. 64846 Equity. Suit by surety company against contractor for whom it issued performance bond and Town of Lexington joined in attempt to reach any money due contractor from the Town. 4. Town of Lexington vs. Benjamin A. Simeone et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 17001 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. Injunction issued by Superior Court and defendants appealed to Supreme Judicial Court No. Equity 5526. 5. Gorham Buttrick et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 185161. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of sewer easement by eminent domain. 6. William Lester Barnes et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 185162. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of sewer ease- ment by eminent domain. 7. Alden F. Westerlund et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 101771, X- 107078 and X- 111713. Petitions for abatement of 1953, 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. 8. Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 106732 and X -11 1702. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. 9. Frederic K. Johnson Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 31514 and No. 32110. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. 10. John D. Wilson vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court. Action of tort for damages to land. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 11. Robert H. George et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 103584. Petition for abatement of 1953 real estate tax. 12. John A. Boggia et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107205. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 13. Stanley W. Janusas et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107302 and X- 111707. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. 14. William H. Ryan et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107571 and X-111714. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. 15. Atlantic Refining Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 31646. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 16. William H. Lyon et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107990. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 17. Susan A. Spencer vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 108055. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 18. Helen Bouras et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 108259. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 19. Richard S. Townsend vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X-111004. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. 20. Andrew F. Sandgren vs. John W. Rycroft, Chief of Police, Essex Superior Court No. 104047. Action of tort for alleged false arrest and false imprisonment. 21. Andrew F. Sandgren vs. James J. Burdick, police officer, Essex Superior Court No. 104046. Action of tort for alleged false arrest and false imprisonment. 22. James A. Carrig vs. Town Clerk, Middlesex Superior Court No. 198384. Petition for mandamus in reference to administration of subdivision control law. (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1956. 1. Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X -1 17023. Petition for abatement of 1956 real estate tax. 2. Alden F. Westerlund et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X -1 17102. Petition for abatement of 1956 real estate tax. 3. Atlantic Refining Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 32214 and No. 32215. Petitions for abatement of 1955 real estate taxes. 4. Herman B. MacKay et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 200138. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of land and building by eminent domain for off - street parking area. 5. Philip Carey Manufacturing Co. vs. The Millar Co., Inc., Town of Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 70970. Proceeding by subcontractor on the Maria Hastings School building construction to enforce statutory lien. 138 ANNUAL REPORTS 6. Daniel H. Freeman et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 202414. Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of easement for town way (Worthen Road). 7. Bertha A. Hingston et al vs. Anthony D'Allesandro & Sons, Inc. and Town of Lexington, Boston Municipal Court No. 436979. Suit for personal injuries and property damage alleged to have been caused by defect in street. 8. William G. Hooper et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 203800. Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of drain easement. 9. Martin Menzelli et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 203801. Petition for assessment of damages for taking by eminent domain of drain easement. 10. Town of Lexington vs. Abraham Willis, Boston Municipal Court No. 442394. Action to recover payment for used furniture purchased from the Town. 11. Estelle M. Lee vs. Town of Lexington, Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex. Suit for personal injuries and property damage arising out of motor vehicle accident. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1956. 1. Town of Lexington vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Supe- rior Court No. 171102. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of taking of land for the new Route 128. Settled for $1500.00. 2. Town of Lexington vs. Benjamin A. Simeone et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 17001 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by -law. In- junction issued by Superior Court and defendants appealed to Supreme Judicial Court No. Equity 5526. Injunction affirmed by Supreme Judicial Court. 3. Gorham Buttrick et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 185161. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of sewer easement by eminent domain. Settled for $600.00. 4. Frederic K. Johnson Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 31514 and No. 32100. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. Adjusted by Assessors and appeals withdrawn. 5. William H. Lyon et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107990. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. Petition withdrawn. 6. Susan A. Spencer vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 108055. Petition for abatement of 1954 real estate tax. Petition withdrawn. 7. James A. Carrig vs. Town Clerk, Middlesex Superior Court No. 198384. Petition for mandamus in reference to administration of subdivision control law. Mandamus issued after trial. 8. Herman B. MacKay et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 200138. Petition for assessment of damages for taking of land and building by eminent domain for off - street parking area. Verdict for plaintiffs for $32,825.55. 9. Philip Carey Manufacturing Co. vs. The Millar Co., Inc., Town of Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 70970. Proceeding by subcontractor on TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 the Maria Hastings School building construction to enforce statutory lien. Disposed of by consent decree ordering payment by the general contractor. 10. Town of Lexington vs. Abraham Willis, Boston Municipal Court No. 442934. Action to recover payment for used furniture purchased from the Town. Judgment for the Town and execution issued for $150.50. 11. Stanley W. Janusas et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107302 and X- 111707. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. Adjusted by Assessors and appeals withdrawn. 12. William H. Ryan et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 107571 and No. X- 111714. Petitions for abatement of 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes. Petitions withdrawn. 13. Robert H. George et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X- 103584. Petition for abatement of 1953 real estate tax. Abatement of $44.00 granted by Appellate Tax Board. (d) The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and disburse- ments for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel during 1956. SERVICES Lexington vs. William G. Collins, Jr. $25.00 Lexington vs. Joseph A. Goodwin 20.00 Marie L. Phelps vs. Paul E. Mazerall (Town em- ployee) 75.00 James A. Carrig vs. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk 400.00 Herman B. MacKay et al vs. Lexington 1,100.00 Philip Carey Manufacturing Co. vs. The Millar Co, Inc., Town of Lexington et als John A. Boggia vs. Board of Assessors Helen and Nicholas A. Bouras vs. Board of Asses- sors 50.00 W. H. Lyon et al vs. Board of Assessors 30.00 W. H. Ryan et al vs. Board of Assessors 50.00 A. F. Westerlund et al vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 Susan A. Spencer vs. Board of Assessors 40.00 Robert H. George vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 Abigail J. Durfee vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 S. W. Janusas vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 F. K. Johnson Realty Trust vs. Board of Assessors 60.00 Israel Pastan vs. Stanley F. Burak, Defendant, and Lexington, Trustee 35.00 Land Court Petition -Lot 118 Cary Avenue 100.00 Land Court Petition -Lot 72 Tower Road 50.00 Lexington vs. B. A. Simeone et al 1,200.00 Lexington vs. Commonwealth 250.00 Gorham Buttrick et al vs. Lexington 100.00 Reginald A. Roberts, Deputy Tax Collector, claim against 100.00 140 ANNUAL REPORTS Claims by and against the Town and other miscella- neous matters TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Lexington vs. B. A. Simeone et al- Blanchard Printing Company - printing of brief Certified copy of final decree after rescript Middlesex Deputy Sheriffs - service of final decree Land Court Petition -Lot 118 Cary Avenue - Filing fee Registered mail Publication of citation Registration fee Atlantic Refining Company vs. As- sessors - Registered mail Lexington vs. William G. Collins, Jr.- Constable, service of process Herman B. MacKay et al vs. Lex- ington -John F. Murphy, real estate expert 250.00 Lexington vs. Abraham Willis - 25.00 Entry fee Deputy Sheriffs - service of writ General Office Expense TOTAL 97.00 .90 4.20 2.00 3.00 30.00 5.06 2.00 3.50 800.00 102.10 40.06 1.00 2.00 600.00 5.50 $5,000.00 750.66 500.00 $1,250.66 I wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation and assistance extended to me by officials, employees and citizens of the Town with whom I have been privileged to work during the year. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD E. STEVENS, Town Counsel TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 141 December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my Annual Report for the Year ending December 31, 1956. SCALES Scales over 10,000 lbs. 100 to 5,000 lbs. under 100 lbs. WEIGHTS Weights —each VOLUMETRIC MEASURES Liquid one gallon or under METERS Inlet —one inch or less more than one inch Cloth MEASURES Yardsticks TOTALS Adjusted 15 14 Sealed 1 51 85 1 301 3 3 36 57 139 33 5 24 696 Condemned 3 1 3 7 Sealing Fees —Paid to Town Treasurer $368.20 Re- weighing of pre - packaged commodities put up for sale, such as bread, butter, meats and provisions, potatoes, etc., 829 commodities were retested and all incorrections were rectified. Respectfully submitted, RALPH E. CHADWICK, Sealer of Weights and Measures 142 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD ASSESSORS December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1956. 1956 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by tax- ation, Chapter 41, Section 15A Total Appropriations voted to be taken from Available Funds: (a) In 1956 (b) In 1955, since 1955 tax rate was fixed Any other amount required to be raised; Flood Emergency Over- draft December 31, 1955 STATE: Tax and Assessments State Parks and Reservations State Audit of Municipal Accts State Examination of Retirement System Metropolitan North System Sewer and Water, Chapter 92 COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment OVERLAY of Current Year Gross Amount to be Raised $3,269,378.72 $474,570.00 50,000.00 524,570.00 $3,793,948.72 1,459.11 1956 1955 Estimates Underestimates $3,205.38 3,362.61 89.79 119,442.96 $126,100.74 $72,760.43 $7,007.37 21,842.57 $94,603.00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on account of publicly 0.00 $126,100.74 $7,007.37 $101,610.37 50,634.13 AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $162,549.10 89,484.39 owned land 1,457.00 $4,073,753.07 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Old Age Tax (Meals) Chap. 64B, Sec. 10 3,051.35 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 248,683.19 Licenses 7,500.00 Fines 500.00 Special Assessments 15,000.00 General Government 7,500.00 Protection of Persons and Property 8,500.00 Health and Sanitation 25,500.00 Highways 0.00 Charities (other than federal grants) 14,000.00 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants) 50,000.00 Veterans' Services 2,500.00 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included) 8,000.00 Libraries 0.00 Recreation 0.00 Public Service Enterprises (such as Water Dept.)... 145,000.00 Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 4,000.00 Interest: On Taxes and Assessments 10,000.00 State Assistance for School Construction, Chapter 645, Acts of 1948 0.00 In Lieu of Taxes — Arlington and Cambridge 2,000.00 Total Estimated Receipts $805,225.03 OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as Available Funds: (b) State Parks $448.03 (c) Sewer 743.73 AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAIL- ABLE FUNDS: (The funds voted to be taken from available funds are in accordance with Chapter 798 of the Acts of 1951). Amount $ 50,000. 60,000. 336,700. 77,870. Date of Vote 6 -20 -55 3 -26 -56 3 -26 -56 4- 2 -56 Source of Funds Various E &D Various E &D $524,570. Total Available Funds Total Estimates Receipts and Available Funds $524,570.00 $525,761.76 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property Number of Polls 6380 @ $2.00 $12,760.00 Real Estate Valuation $50,167,120. Tax Rate $2,558,523.12 Personal Prop. Valuation 3,362,412. $51.00 171,483.01 143 $1,330,986.79 $2,742,766.28 144 ANNUAL REPORTS Gain, to avoid fractional divisions of tax rate (ad- just overlay) Personal Gain — Real Estate Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINA- TION OF THE TAX RATE Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes: Amounts Committed Interest Unapportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Side- walk Assessments Apportioned Street Assessments Apportioned Water Assessments Water Liens added to taxes .04 Total $348.94 $17.72 $366.66 23,341.48 5,770.77 29,1 12.25 77.04 22.32 99.36 13,578.00 3,465.90 17,043.90 5,001.03 757.49 5,758.52 2,479.14 $2,742,766.28 $54,859.83 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1956 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $2,797,626.1 1 TABLE OF AGGREGATES NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED On Personal Estate Only On Real Estate Only On both Personal and Real Estate Individuals 63 10,818 133 All Others* 29 113 22 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Partnerships, Associates or Trusts, Corporations. NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE Stock in Trade $105,875.00 Machinery 1,877,600.00 Live Stock 27,603.00 All other Tangible Personal Property 1,351,334.00 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land exclusive of Buildings $10,397,165.00 Buildings exclusive of Land 39,769,955.00 Total 92 10,931 155 11,178 6,380 $3,362,412.00 TOTAL $53,529,532. TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE $50,167,120.00 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE $53,529,532.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Horses 27 Cows 60 Swine 410 Fowl 5138 Sheep 15 All others 49 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 8720 NUMBER OF DWELLLI NG HOUSES ASSESSED 5853 TAXES ON OMITTED REAL ESTATE AND ON ADDITIONAL REVISION OF VALUATION $1,012.87 OMITTED POLL TAXES 34.00 PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate $27,826,300.50 Value of Tangible Personal Estate 1,005,858.15 TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $28,832,158.65 Commitment 17th 19th 20th 21st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th TOTAL RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS IN 1956 ON MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE Date of Commitment Jan. 6, 1956 Jan. 26, 1956 Feb. 1, 1956 Feb. 24, 1956 Mar. 5, 1956 Apr. 11, 1956 Apr. 25, 1956 May 29, 1956 July 12, 1956 July 24, 1956 Aug. 14, 1956 Sept. 28, 1956 Nov. 14, 1956 Dec. 14, 1956 Dec. 26, 1956 Number of Commissioner's Vehicles Value 870 $672,010. 344 254,050. 151 148,640. 3 4,550. 658 563,950. 1326 839,930. 939 710,190. 736 644,620. 800 549,360. 824 561,350. 561 479,270. 895 705,690. 942 626,050. 926 650,660. 738 480,700. Excise $13,299.67 2,907.64 859.94 102.73 30,419.28 44,897.65 37,451.16 30,779.39 27,996.85 27,080.96 19,784.70 29,096.98 28,213.93 27,144.91 21,232.39 10,713 $7,891,020. $341,268.18 In conclusion we wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and coopera- tion given to the Assessors Department by officials of the Town and members of the various departments. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD B. CASS, Chairman WILLIAM I. BURNHAM JAMES J. CONNELL Board of Assessors. 146 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PARK, SHADE TREES AND INSECT SUPPRESSION DIVISIONS December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: As in past years we are combining the reports of the Shade Tree, Insect Sup- pression and Park Divisions into two sections. Section I will cover the activities of the Park Division and Section II the Shade Tree and Insect Suppression. SECTION 1 The Park appropriation did not warrant any large expansion to any of our Parks, all expansion was included in the Recreation budget, this included two new hard surface courts and the resurfacing of the two clay courts. This work was done under contract and the courts were ready for play in the late fall. Due to the late spring we did not get the cinder track at Center Playground resurfaced until this fall, this has been only partly completed due to cold weather. A new catch basin was put in to check the wash of the track due to heavy rains. This has not been fully tested out yet because of light rainfall this season. This spring if time permits the infield at the East Lexington Playground should be loamed and seeded as the grass has been torn up due to constant play on it. We are going to try to have some of our walks at Tower Park hot - topped as they are badly washed out in certain sections. All our other parks and triangles received their regular maintenance during the past year. Also during the past year under -brush was cut and burned at Bowman Park and Lexington Reservoir and Belfry Hill and North Lexington Playground were cleaned of dead wood and brush. The Park Department was also called upon to assist in grading and seeding along new sections of sidewalks in various parts of the town. We would like to thank the Little League Committee for their assistance in preparing for the opening of the Little League season which started in late April. All skating areas are flooded and snow removed with Park Department labor, which must be done by hand due to thin ice the last few seasons. The Recreation report will give you more detailed information on activities on our playgrounds and skating areas. SECTION 11 The outlook in regards to our public shade trees does not look too promising with all of the construction work through -out the town. It is hard to estimate just how much damage is being done to our trees as usually it does not show up until a few years after such work is done. We are endeavoring to replace trees that have been removed as fast as possible. They are being replaced with Maple trees. Most of our trees are being planted inside the town boundary line, which we know will give them a better chance for TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 survival. During the spring and fall of the past year the following planting was done: eighty -three trees planted in new developments and on various streets throughout the town. We also received a donation of twenty -five Maple trees from one of our good citizens. These trees were planted on the following streets: Follen Road Bates Road Woburn Street Peachtree Lane Harding Road Gleason Road Our scouting program was carried on in the out -lying districts of the town. We are very fortunate in finding very few clusters of Gypsy Moth, but there are some tent caterpillars still showing up in certain sections of the town. Our Dormant and summer spraying program was carried on with our own crew and hired helicopter service. The helicopter was used on our parks, playgrounds, cemeteries and swamp areas where it is impossible to get with our own equipment. It is impossible to give proper attention to our public shade trees these last few years, therefore, they are in very bad shape and need a lot of work done on them such as pruning and removing dead -wood. We have pruned fifty -two elms, eight oaks and twenty -two maples on various streets of the town during the past year, and thirty -one trees were removed because of being dangerous or due to construction work. Most of the services of the tree divisions were spent trying to combat the dreaded Dutch Elm Disease, which I am sorry to say does not show any improve- ment. This is a fungus disease, which was introduced into the United States from Europe between 1920 and 1930. Since that time it has spread and destroyed many of our valuable elm trees, both public and on private property. Following is a comparison of Dutch Elm Disease trees found in Lexington since 1941. Year Number of Diseased Trees Found 1941 -1950 56 1951 82 1952 66 1953 59 1954 125 1955 97 1956 Samples sent 198 Dutch Elm Disease: Public 75 Private 88 163 Sterile 35 At the present time 103 of these trees have been removed. In conclusion I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the Public Works and the many other departments which helped us during the past year. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. BRENTON 148 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1956 To the Citizens of Lexington The Cemetery Commissioners submit their Annual Report for the year 1956. Regular maintenance work has been done on the grounds, driveways, trees and shrubs of the four cemeteries. There were seventeen interments in Munroe Cemetery and five lots were placed under Perpetual Care. An area of six hundred fifty -five square yards was black topped. There was approximately thirty square yards of patching done. New benches were installed in the summer house and the garage and summer house were painted. At Westview Cemetery there were severity interments, forty -four lots, nine single graves and four baby graves sold. Electric lights and a telephone have been installed. A Toro Professional Power Mower replaced one which has been in use for the past nine years and would have been too costly to have repaired. An electric grinder was purchased. Sixty loads of fill was purchased to fill in the sides of the road that was extended in the rear of Sunset section. One hundred single graves were laid out in the Pine Ridge Section. A dual wheel hand truck was purchased to be used to move ground markers from the garage to the different sections of the cemetery. The following funds were collected and committed to the Town Treasurer: WESTYIEW CEMETERY Sale of Lots Sale of Single Graves Sale of Baby Graves Perpetual Care Fund Interments Green and Lowering Device Foundations Flower Urns Miscellaneous MONROE CEMETERY Perpetual Care Fund Annual Care Interments Green and Lowering Device Foundations $3,604.50 252.00 72.00 4,699.75 1,981.00 368.00 654.50 36.00 120.00 $1 1,787.75 $550.00 102.00 376.00 72.00 95.00 $1,195.00 As in the last few years, Westview Cemetery is, to a very large extent, self - supporting. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 The Cemetery Commissioners take this opportunity to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and co- operation given the department by officials of the Town, members of the various departments and the personnel of the Cemetery Department. Respectfully submitted, CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM G. POTTER, Chairman GAIL W. SMITH GEORGE M. HYNES REPORT OF VETERANS' SERVICES December 31, 1956 Board of Selectmen Town of Lexington Lexington 73, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Submitted herewith is the annual report of the Department of Veterans' Services covering the calendar year of 1956. The department is bound by law to furnish financial assistance to veterans of all wars and their legal dependents who qualify under the terms of Chapter 115, General Laws of Massachusetts, and to the dependents of service men and women during periods of war when pay and allotment checks are delayed for some reason or other. A thorough investigation must be made in each case. These types of aid are called Veterans' Benefits, War Allowance and Burial Aid. The enactment of Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945 and subsequent amendments thereto have made it mandatory that this department furnish to veterans, their dependents and other kin such information, advice and assistance as may be necessary to enable them to procure the benefits to which they are or may be entitled relative to employment, vocational or other educational opportunities, hospitalization, medical care, pensions, compensation and other veterans' benefits. It also provides that the department shall have on hand copies of current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights of war veterans provided under state and Federal laws. The Director must work in close co- ordination with the U. S. Veterans Administration, Army, Navy and Air Departments, the Selective Service Boards, the Department of Labor and other Federal Agencies which have to do with service men, veterans and their dependents as well as with our various state departments and the organizations of Veterans. All such activities come under the head of Veterans' Services, a tabulation of which follows: Office Interviews 65 Home Visits 23 Hospital Visits 3 Pensions Applied for 5 Requests for Aid 30 Temporary Aid Given 13 Aid Refused (not qualified) 12 Active Cases on Rolls During Year 23 Respectfully submitted, MAURICE D. HEALY, Director 150 ANNUAL REPORTS THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 1956 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION MRS. MILDRED B. MAREK, 43 Somerset Road (Chairman) (Term Expires March 1957) MR. W. NEIL CHAPMAN, 6 Patriots Drive (Term Expires March 1958) MR. EDWARD T. MARTIN, 13 Sherburne Road (Term Expires March 1958) MR. DONALD T. CLARK, 25 Moon Hill Road (Term Expires 1959) MR. GORDON E. STEELE, 12 Smith Avenue (Term Expires 1959) VO 2 -2032 VO 2 -2510 VO 2 -3410 VO 2 -4385 VO 2 -9466 Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in each month, except July and August, in the Committee Room in the Junior High School Building. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH, 30 Woodland Road Office — Junior High School Building VO 2 -1276 VO 2 -0277 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON SCHOOLS PERSONNEL Administrative Assistant MITCHELL J. SPIRIS, 6 Truman Road, North Wilmington Elementary Coordinator PAUL F. POEHLER, JR., 468 Marrett Road 151 . . OL 8 -4931 VO 2 -5097 None VO 2 -0553 VO 2 -9085 VO 2 -1379 Director of Lexington Evening School EUGENE R. ROURKE, 61 School Street Director of School Lunches ETHEL L. WRIGHT, 1 Sunny Knoll Avenue Census MRS. BARBARA O'CONNOR, 290 Marrett Road Americanization Teacher GLADYS M. ANDERSON, 14 Winthrop Road School Secretaries PRISCILLA W. SMITH, 15 Somerset Road . . MRS. RITA M. LOVETT, 18 Roberts Drive, Bedford MRS. MARIE MAHONEY, 19 Byron Avenue . MRS. GERTRUDE NELSEN, 24 Symonds Road VERA LOVERING, 16 Battle Green Road MRS. PRISCILLA McKEE, 66 Hancock Street • Superintendent's Office • Superintendent's Office Superintendent's Office Senior High School Senior High School Junior High School School Physicians DR. HAROLD J. CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue . DR. HOWARD J. POTTER, 11 Muzzey Street DR. MARY E. PERRY, 107 Waltham Street School Dentists DR. JAMES A. MALLOY, 4 Waltham Street DR. WILLIAM WAYDA, 4 Waltham Street CATHERINE MEGERDICHIAN, Dental Hygienist 135 Robbins Street, Waltham VO 2 -1088 VO 2 -3218 VO 2 -2297 VO 2 -2153 VO 2 -9331 WA 2 -4927 School Nurses MRS. ELIZABETH MAHER, 3 Dee Road MRS. RUTH L. CLARKE, 198 Follen Road MRS. M. ALICE MOGAN, 12 Parker Street, Watertown VO 2-2116 VO 2 -5571 . . WA 4 -3759 152 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1956 To the Citizens of Lexington: In the last ten years —years of spiralling costs —the Lexington school population has increased well over 100 %. This, in itself, almost tells the story of the problems confronting the citizens of Lexington in providing, within their ability to pay, for the best education possible for the children of their town. Over the years the School Committee has striven to: 1. Provide and maintain educationally efficient school facilities. 2. Provide and maintain an excellent teaching and administrative staff. 3. Develop, improve and enrich the school program. We review here the major activities of the School Committee during 1956 under these headings. SCHOOL FACILITIES In September the 16 classroom Harrington School (funds for which were voted in November 1954) was opened and is now com- pletely occupied with every classroom in use. The construction of the 16 classroom wing, shop area and auditorium at the Senior High School (funds for which were voted in March 1955) has proceeded during the year and will be open for use in 1957. At the March 1956 town meeting the Committee submitted plans for an addition to the Franklin School and the meeting voted the funds. When bids were opened the amount voted was found to be insufficient. Town meeting members voted additional funds at a special meeting in October. In spite of the delay it is hoped that the additional class rooms will be ready by September 1957. The November town meeting approved the hiring of an architect to prepare an estimate of the cost of renovating the old junior- senior high school building so that it can more adequately serve the needs of the present -day Junior High School. It is TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 anticipated that the estimate will be completed in time to request funds for the renovation at the March 1957 town meeting. The general maintenance policy adopted ten years ago has been, continued. The March town meeting authorized the appointment of a committee "to study and make recommendations as to a site for an additional junior high school building and as to sites for additional elementary schools." This committee recommended at the special town meeting in November, the purchase of sites for an additional junior high school and for a new elementary school. The purchases were unanimously approved by the meeting. The School Committee strongly believes that the town should continue to procure sites for additional schools before all available suitable land is taken for other purposes. TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF The Committee has continued its efforts to keep excellent teachers and to attract outstanding ones to its schools. The Com- mittee has encouraged the administration to pursue an aggressive recruiting program. During the year over 600 applicants were considered and 54 chosen. Of course there are many factors which can create a school system which will attract and keep outstanding teachers: good salaries; good school committee — superintendent — principal — teacher relationships; an active interested citizenry; excellent facil- ities; a challenging and stimulating educational program; pleasant living conditions, and others. An adequate salary program is important. You will recall that in its report last year the Committee reported that it was working with the staff in the development of a salary schedule which bears a realistic relationship to minimum and maximum teacher com- pensation of comparable cities and towns, and, most important, contains within its framework the opportunity for the teacher of demonstrated ability, enthusiasm and effectiveness to reach more quickly the higher levels of compensation. The town meeting in March approved the 1956 school budget which included provisions for the new salary schedule and merit program. In creating the new program and schedule the School Com- mittee and Superintendent worked toward these goals: 154 ANNUAL REPORTS 1. Minimum and maximum compensation to retain superior teachers and to attract fine people to Lexington. 2. Reduction of steps or years to reach maximum. 3. Inclusion of some larger increments. 4. Provision for further reward to outstanding teachers after a period at maximum. 5. Guarantee of a respectable maximum attainable by all teachers. In taking this truly pioneering step, the School Committee worked closely with many groups representing the teachers and administration. It has proceeded cautiously but determinedly to find ways to reward those teachers who do a superior job. The Committee knows that there are many difficulties inherent in such a program. The Committee believes that the citizens of Lexington can be very proud of the way in which its teaching staff has pro- ceeded to experiment in a highly professional manner in this largely unchartered area. Another forward step was taken this year in the creation of two new positions: assistant principal in the senior high school and administrative assistant to the Superintendent. With the growth in school population and the attendant increase in teachers, class- rooms, acres of school grounds, children to transport, people to supervise, buildings to care for and the proliferation of problems and increasing pressures on the Superintendent's office, it became imperative that further assistance be provided the Superintendent. SCHOOL PROGRAM As always, the curriculum has been under scrutiny. Curriculum study committees at all levels — elementary, junior high and senior high —have continued their work of planning, evaluating and re- vising. During the year the school system has provided for expanded services and teaching in several areas: special classes for the "trainable," new speech and hearing programs, additional guidance personnel, more physical education and increased work in art and music. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 The special Junior High School Survey Committee completed its work during the year; a report will be prepared for distribution before the March annual meeting. Rapid growth has created many other problems. With the ad- dition of new schools the town has had to be redistricted. Unfortu- nately further shifts must be made as new classrooms are opened. Probably one of the greatest problems has been in the area of transportation. During the year the Committee, with concurrence of the November town meeting, revised its transportation policy so that during this critical period transportation may be provided on an emergency basis to pupils who live within one mile of the school which they attend if, in the opinion of the Committee, hazardous conditions, arising from the absence of adequate sidewalks and police protection, exist. The Committee strongly urges the town officials and town meeting members to provide adequate sidewalks and traffic control for the protection of school children. In the words of our Superintendent "Lexington has splendid school buildings, adequate supplies and materials, and an excellent school staff." It has been our aim to maintain and improve the high standards of the Lexington schools. We express deep appre- ciation to the administration and teachers for their continued efforts and we note with pleasure the evidence of continuing and yet in- creasing interest in school problems and programs on the part of citizens and citizen groups. To the townspeople who are serving on committees for the schools — The Junior High School Survey Committee, The School Sites Committee, Franklin School Addition Committee, Maria Hastings and Harrington School Building Com- mittees and the High School Building Addition Committee — we wish to extend our thanks for long hours of worthwhile work. We find it difficult to express adequately our appreciation for the unselfish, ever - willing service of Superintendent Smith. In its report two years ago the Committee wrote "The effective operation of any school system depends very largely on its executive officer, the Superintendent of Schools. We are indeed fortunate in having as our Superintendent during this critical period one who is both an able administrator and a sound educator, and who somehow finds 156 ANNUAL REPORTS time for whatever needs to be done for our schools." Only one of us was a member of the committee which wrote those words in 1954. However, those of us who have been elected to the Committee since then join with Mrs. Marek in subscribing wholeheartedly to the remarks of the 1954 committee and re- affirming our appreciation for the noteworthy efforts of John Blackhall Smith, Superintendent. Respectfully submitted, MRS. MILDRED B. MAREK, Chairmar W. NEIL CHAPMAN EDWARD T. MARTIN GORDON E. STEELE DONALD T. CLARK, Secretary TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the Lexington School Committee and to the Citizens of Lexington I herewith submit my fifth annual report: INTRODUCTION One word might well describe the problems confronting the Lexington schools — Growth. As each new issue presents itself to the School Committee and to the Administration, we find it very greatly influenced by the large increase in student population. Very frequently we find ourselves saying, "This would not be too difficult to handle if we did not have to consider the great influx of children," or, "We would not have this situation if we had not had such a gain in enrollment." We have found, too, that providing for growth has presented the need for changes in policies, procedures, and organization itself. Simple rules for trans- portation no longer are sufficient guides for overlapping school districts, heavy lines of traffic, narrow roads, and limited sidewalks. Informal requisitioning of supplies, verbal reports from key personnel, and the intimate exchange of informa- tion no longer can be depended upon for accuracy and efficient operation. The direct line to the Superintendent's office becomes overloaded as more adminis- trators, supervisors, and directors become necessary to coordinate the larger personnel. Growth involves more than added children with the obvious increase in buildings, materials, and personnel. Growth means a restlessness and movement of the entire organization as it adjusts to the many subtleties that finally determine direction and ultimately provide a basis for evaluation. No written record or report can cover each fine point that has required delibera- tion and careful decision making; nor can emotions, ambitions, and convictions be given their rightful place. All that can be done is the presentation of a few major issues — the highly important Facets must remain with those closely associated with policy- making and administration. In this report I propose to use eight topic headings: Enrollment Class Sizes Building Needs Teaching Personnel Curriculum Maintenance Organization Retrospect Forward Look ENROLLMENT Lexington's concern about the growth of the school enrollment became evident with the Nichols Report in 1945. This was done by John E. Nichols, an outside consultant, who presented an unprejudiced analysis of the situation as it existed at 158 ANNUAL REPORTS that time. A brief glance at the publication quickly shows that the estimates were too conservative and we have far outdistanced the figures projected. However, this survey provided the impetus for our high school building, and our two new elementary schools, Maria Hastings and Harrington. Since the Nichols Report, all surveys and projections have been done primarily by the Superintendent of Schools and his staff. While there has been considerable lay participation and a very worthwhile contribution made by individual citizens, a great deal of the work has come from the administration office. There is nothing unusual or wrong in this, but Lexington has grown so rapidly that a very heavy load has been absorbed. Moreover, the community has not had the services of specialists in school surveys whose time, training and resources usually make pos- sible a series of recommendations more readily acceptable than those of the prophet within his own territory. While enrollment and building surveys by specialists are costly, they have proven well worth the expenditures. Lexington will continue to grow and the need for a thorough study is apparent. Since early in the spring of 1956, careful study has been made of enrollment figures. New projections have been compiled after close scrutiny of the day -by -day census reports compiled in the central office. Actually, this process has been carried on for the past five or six years, and each year a strenuous attempt has been made to perfect formulae used and to benefit from a variety of sources of information on Lexington growth. We may conclude that estimates are very accurate for a period of two years in advance, but beyond that the estimates lose reliability rapidly. For example, in the fall of 1954 projections showed a 1955 total school enrollment of 4303 and for 1956, 4630. Actual figures were 4299 and 4706, respectively. The most recent estimates made after considerable study show the following: Junior High Senior High Year Elementary (7 -9) (10 -12) Total 1957 3205 1140 745 5090 1958 3380 1280 815 5475 1959 3460 1450 975 5885 1960 3550 1595 1025 6170 1961 3700 1635 1140 6475 The above figures assume the following: 2. Growth increase about at the same rate as during the past five years; Drop -out rate the same as the past four or five years, and. 3. Lack of parochial or private schools in Lexington. To counteract the above, we know: 1. A private school started in Lexington in September of 1956 that may by 1960 take from 250 to 500 students from the public schools, 2. The number of available small building lots has decreased and the new requirements on lot size have not existed tong enough to show a conclusive trend, and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 3. Lexington has enough available land which, if efficiently used, could bring about a doubling of population. Predicting school enrollment in Lexington is not an easy task if we look more than two years ahead. To date, we have been a trifle conservative in spite of strong attempts to be realistic. If building requirements are rigid, private schools appear, and credit becomes difficult to attain, the low estimates over a period of ten or fifteen years may be the more accurate. However, until sufficient informa- tion becomes available, the estimates as listed and presented here appear to be a sound basis for planning. CLASS SIZE In order to determine building needs we certainly must have an enrollment projection, but there still remain at least two major questions to be answered before recommendations can be made on future buildings: 1. What should be the maximum number of children in a classroom, and 2. What are the capacities of our present buildings? This matter of class size is a very controversial one. Actually, there is no research that conclusively points to a specific number on any level that a teacher can handle effectively and which will insure the maximum growth of the children. Much has been written on the subject and parents have been aroused, whether or not justifiably, about the number of children in a room. There are too many factors involved to permit clear -cut decisions. What about the size of the room? What sort of equipment and materials are available? Are the children grouped heterogeneously or homogeneously? Is the teacher an exceptional one, mediocre, or just average? How long is the school day? What type of curriculum is offered? The answers to all of these questions must be given before there can be a deter- mination of class size. Frankly, more questions could be presented to further complicate the problem. On the elementary school level we have used 28 as a desirable number of children for a teacher in an environment such as is provided in the Lexington Schools. There are a good number of people who feel that classes should not contain more than 25 boys and girls. This difference of three seems small, but when we consider an elementary school enrollment of 3,000 youngsters, we are talking about 120 standard rooms in one instance and 108 in the other; or a difference of 12 rooms, the equivalent of one building, or approximately $650,000 in capital investment; and an additional $100,000 in yearly costs for salaries and operation. Certainly another element must be considered when we talk about class size. Where are we to secure personnel if we reduce the number in a room? "Teachers for Tomorrow ", published just a year ago by the Fund for the Advancement of Education, is considered the outstanding piece of research on the problem of secur- ing teachers. Charles S. Johnson, President of Fisk University, is quoted in the publication as follows: "Keeping classes small by hiring poor teachers simply enables the teacher to communicate his mediocrity in an intimate environment." 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Let's assume that Lexington wishes to have small classes on all grade levels and is willing to pay tremendously superior salaries in order to attract outstanding teachers. Are these people available? Again quoting from "Teachers for Tomorrow" and this time not the opinion of an individual but a conclusion from the statistics compiled: "But during the next ten years one -half of all college graduates of every variety would have to enter school teaching in order to fill our needs entirely from this major source." This is surely a provocative statement as we consider reduction of the number of students to be handled by a teacher. The table which follows shows the present capacity of the various buildings in Lexington. Only standard rooms have been considered. On the junior and senior high school levels class size of an average of thirty students has been used. On the elementary level we have considered each building individually, but the average class size is approximately 28. Building Rooms Capacity High School 43 rooms (with addition) 1300 students Junior High 30 " (after renovations) 900 Adams 16 " 435 Fiske 19 555 Franklin 18 (with addition) 525 Hancock 8 225 Harrington 16 435 Hastings 16 435 Munroe 10 285 Parker 13 365 It Total student capacity 5460 In addition to the above, we have in several of our elementary buildings rooms which are considered to be substandard. In one instance this involves two rooms on the third floor of the building; in another case the room is considerably under standard size and in a third situation the rooms, in addition to being smaller than standard size, are in some measure below grade level: School Number of Rooms Capacity Adams 1 25 Fiske 1 20 Hancock 3 75 Parker 1 25 6 145 Regardless of the decision that may be made on class size, we may expect that there will be situations when the number of children in a room will exceed the decided upon maximum. This is sometimes difficult for parents to understand and we are frequently confronted with protests about the number of children in a room, even though this number may not, in the opinion of the teacher or administration, be considered unwieldy or detrimental to the learning program. Perhaps a specific illustration at this time will serve the purpose of clarifying this matter. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 Last fall one of our elementary schools, containing 15 standard rooms, had an enrollment of 410 students. This would mean that if the students were divided equally there would be slightly over 27 children in a room. Certainly a reasonable figure. Actual enrollment in the rooms ranged from a low of 22 to a high of 38 and to the number of 38 there was certainly some objection. How does this come about? Keep in mind that there are 15 rooms and no more, and that there are 410 children to be accommodated. Of the 410, 47 are first graders — obviously two rooms are needed. There are 69 second graders; shall we have 35 in one room and 34 in another, or shall we consider three second grade rooms? Because of the importance of offering a sound foundation program to these children of an early school age, the decision was made to have three second grade rooms. There are 76 children in the third grade. Again, shall we have two large rooms of 38 each, or three smaller classes? Again, because of the feeling that a fine start is essential in the elementary grades the decision was made to have three third grades. We have now covered the primary grades and allocated eight of the fifteen rooms. When consideration was given to the fourth grade a total of 78 children was recorded. Two rooms of 39 would have left no opportunity for expansion and certainly presented a heavy teaching load. Again it was decided that three rooms would be needed. At this time it was noted that in the fifth and sixth grades there was a total of 141 children and only four rooms available in the building to accommodate these. It was very obvious, therefore, that only two rooms could be assigned to each grade. There were, accordingly, two fifth grades of 38 each and two sixth grades, one of 33 and one of 32. The above is an actual situation showing class sizes that can hardly be criticized and others which by any standard we would agree are too large. Was there any solution to this condition? Certainly there was none if we consider the limitations of the number of rooms in the building, and it is obvious that you just do not add rooms overnight and subtract them when they are not used. It would have been possible, however, to reduce the large classes by transferring the children to other buildings where there might be a smaller enrollment in the grades involved. This sort of procedure, however, is found to be strongly resisted by parents who have no desire to have their children attend any school but that in their own district. The conclusion that should be apparent is that we are likely to have classes larger than the determined number simply because grade enrollments are not uniform and all buildings have physical limitations. The number of children in a classroom may be whatever the community of Lexington determines. If we are to have smaller class sizes, then, of course, we need more buildings and more teachers. In the first instance this is simply an expenditure of money and actually no problem if the community is willing to provide the necessary funds. The matter of securing teachers is considerably more com- plicated. We most certainly do not wish to employ inferior personnel simply to. have smaller classes. We should insist on the finest teachers available. This requires considerable searching and positively a salary schedule that will attract these people. Again we refer to the quotation from the President of Fisk Uni- versity contained in this section. BUILDING NEEDS In the preceding pages projected enrollments have been listed and building capacities noted. Combining these two factors will serve to give an indication of 162 ANNUAL REPORTS building needs; although, obviously, more information is essential before recom- mendations can be made on specific locations. The tables that follow suggest build- ings for specific years: Elementary Schol Building Needs Rooms Rooms Required Additional Year Enrollment Available 25 Pupils 28 Pupils 25 Pupils 28 Pupils 1957 3205 116 128 115 12 0 1958 3380 116 135 120 19 4 1959 3460 116 138 124 22 8 1960 3550 116 142 127 26 11 1961 3700 116 148 132 32 16 Suggestions for Elementary School Building 1958 —Ready for occupancy for September of 1958 four room additions to the Harrington and Maria Hastings Schools. (These buildings, presently fully- occupied, are adaptable to four room additions, and, moreover, are located in areas showing continued home construction). 1 960—An elementary building of a size to be determined. Junior High School Building Needs Enrollment Year 7 -8 7 -9 *1957 780 1140 Rooms Rooms Required Additional Available 7 -8 7 -9 7 -8 7 -9 30 26 0 *1958 886 1280 30 30 0 * *1959 1055 1450 30 35 48 5 18 1960 1110 1595 30 37 53 7 23 ** *1961 1075 1610 30 36 54 6 24 * Assumes Grade 9 remains at high school and present building renovated to ac- commodate 900. ** 155 over capacity of building with grades 7 and 8; senior high enrollment 1380 grades 9 -12, 80 over capacity. ** Shows reduction because of impact of proposed private school for girls. Suggestions for Junior High School Building 1959 —Ready for 1959 a new Junior High School to accommodate 900 stu- dents. If this is not ready by 1959, the present building will be over•• crowded by 155 students and the high school by 80. If ready by 1959, this will mean some vacant rooms in the high school for a year or two; and some in the Junior High School buildings. Senior High School Building Needs 'Enrollment Rooms Rooms Needed Additional Year 9 -12 10 -12 Available 9 -12 10 -12 9 -12 10 -12 1957 1090 745 43 36 25 0 0 1958 1210 815 43 41 28 0 0 *1959 1380 975 43 46 33 3 0 1960 1511 1025 43 50 35 7 0 1961 1700 1140 43 57 38 14 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 *If the new Junior High is ready by 1959, there will be no problem in accommo- dating students in grades 10 -12 in the High School building until 1963, when the enrollment may be slightly above 1400. It is possible that the high school . may, with slight overcrowding, care for the student body until 1967. This will . depend almost entirely on private or parochial secondary schools constructed. This matter should be carefully scrutinized not later than the fall of 1959. Summary of Suggestions for School Buildings Year to be Ready Type of Building 1958 Four -rcom additions to Maria Hastings and Harrington Elementary schools. 1959 Junior High School to accommodate 900. 1960 Elementary building. In addition to these buildings, the following is recommended: 1. Extensive renovations to present Junior High School to be started in the spring of 1957, and 2. Purchase of the following sites as soon as possible while desirable land is still available. a. Three for elementary buildings; b. One fora Junior High School; c. One large enough for either a junior high school, high school, or community college. TEACHING PERSONNEL Each of the last four annual School Reports has dealt at considerable length• with the subject of teachers — how to secure them and how to retain them. These have been the main themes. While to some it may appear to be redundant to delve into the matter again, we are too concerned to omit this topic from the annual re- port. If every citizen could read the Fund for the Advancement of Education re- search bulletin "Teachers for Tomorrow" there would be small need of this section. The facts are these: 1. To supply the nation's need for teachers during the next ten years . one -half of all the college graduates of every variety would have to . enter the teaching profession, 2. Of the college graduates of 1954, about one -fifth became school teachers, 3. When the supply is low, standards for teaching are lowered, 4. Any recruitment program must stress quality, not quantity, 5. The typical salary structure is too rigid- - general level too low; — rate of advancement too slow; — promotion not based on performance — top salaries much too low, 164 ANNUAL REPORTS 6. Teachers must be used more efficiently — — free them from unprofessional tasks, — differentiate in duties and responsibilities according to skills of individual teachers; — place greater learning responsibility on the student; — employ aides to teaching. On a nation -wide level, education suffers for qualified teachers; in certain areas there are not even candidates of any caliber. Here in the area of Metropolitan Boston there appears to be no shortage of applicants in almost every field — home- making, industrial arts, and physical education being the exceptions. For a great many reasons people wish to teach in this section. This may mean quantity but not necessarily quality. And in many instances of well - prepared and dedicated individuals, we find them concerned about employment for only a year or two and not interested in locating in any community on a long -range basis. Con- tracting with those in this category creates an undesirable turn -over situation and places an added burden on administrators and supervisors. Our goal is to secure the best qualified instructors and to retain them as long as possible. It is, of course, recognized that with approximately sixty-five percent of our teachers being women, there will continue to be each year a sizable replace- ment for marital reasons. In an effort to place Lexington in a better competitive position for teachers, a number of changes in personnel policy was made this year: 1. Extension of the sick leave policy so that a total of 90 days may be accumulated; 2. Increase in the amounts of all the steps on the salary schedule; 3. Reduction of the number of steps from seventeen to eleven for the better - than - average teacher, and 4. Inauguration of a merit program that permits the better- than - average teacher to progress faster and once at maximum be eligible for added amounts. With but one exception, all teaching positions in Lexington were filled long before schools opened in September. It is not possible to say how much of this may be attributed to the policy changes outlined. Certainly teachers are attracted to a community fcr reasons other than salary. Lexington is a community which enjoys a fine reputation, and the splendid teaching staff has, over a period of years, encouraged fellow- workers to seek positions here. Leadership in the field and tol- erance of individual interests and abilities have also attracted outstanding people. But other localities are conscious of the need for providing exceptional condi- tions if superior teachers are to be secured. Lexington is frequently no better than average in Metropolitan Boston in salaries paid to teachers and administrators, and in the latter group may actually be lagging. Unquestionably, the supply of teachers in this area has been of greater assistance in securing instructors than the salary structure. This should be remembered for many neighboring communities are offer- ing more money from the bottom to the top. There is a very strong feeling in Lexington that the very best teachers possible should be secured and retained. The question has been asked, "How may this be done ?" These are some obvious answers, just about all of them involving money, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 and apparently there is evidence that the community is willing to provide it. Then what must we do? 1. We need a high minimum salary to attract the best of the newcomers to the profession. Specifically, at this date $3800 for a bachelor's de- gree; 2. We need a high maximum to hold teachers not only to this school system but to the teaching profession. Specifically, at this date $6800 for a bachelor's degree; 3. We need to make yearly increments large enough to be felt. Specificially, not less than $250; 4. We need to guarantee all teachers the maximum, but provide rapid movement to that goal for the superior teacher. Specifically, a con- tinuance of our merit program with constant improvement in proce- dures and policies; 5. We need to provide means for using members of our staff who wish employment on a year -round basis. Specifically, contracts on a twelve- month basis to those who may wish them and for whom a sound work program can be devised; 6. We need to provide ways of competing with industry for the men so essential to a teaching staff. Specifically, a program to hire men on a year -round basis and opportunity for further duty and responsibility. 7. We need a broader and more systematic recruitment program. Specific- ally, the Superintendent of Schools and key personnel need to have more time available to search for superior teachers, going beyond the confines of the state; 8. We need to exercise great care before placing a teacher on tenure. Specifically, administrators and supervisors, and finally the School Com- mittee, need to be convinced objectively that an outstanding teacher is being given permanent appointment, nothing less; 9. We need to establish and maintain a feeling of confidence in our staff. Specifically, we must recognize them as devoted and highly skilled professional people whose training, experience, and position entitle them to support and encouragement in their performances; 10. We need as citizens and teachers to recognize that teaching is a pro- fession dedicated to service to youth. Specifically, attitudes and actions can only be justified after we have answered the question, "What is best for our boys and girls ?" As we begin our search for the more than sixty teachers that will be needed before September 1, 1957, we recognize the difficulty of the task and the neces- sity of time, resources, and assistance of every type. Fortunate are we in the fine staff that can be depended upon as a nucleus. CURRICULUM During the school year 1955 -1956, every teacher on the staff served on a curriculum review committee as an all -out effort was made to survey the offerings of the Lexington Schools. As a result of this excellent cooperative venture, reports were received at the closing of school in June containing recommendations for the improvement of our programs of study. In a number of instances the proposed changes have already been incorporated. 166 ANNUAL REPORTS This school year finds our entire teaching personnel continuing to be grouped into curriculum committees. However, the emphasis is now on teaching tech- niques, methods, and procedures rather than subject matter or content. Each de- partment, grade, or subject area meets with regularity and in 1957, as was true in 1956, the major portion of the March Institute will be devoted to the committee sessions, with outstanding teachers and administrators from other school systems participating as consultants. Elementary We were proud to have available for the beginning of the current school year a well- prepared and organized guide for the teaching of science in grades one through six. This resulted from the efforts of our elementary school teachers over a period of more than a year. It is sufficiently detailed to give the inexperienced teacher a working course of study and broad enough to offer new ideas and inspira- tion to those who have long struggled with inadequate texts and materials in the field of science. This contribution by Lexington's elementary school teachers is evidence of our awareness that in this fast - moving civilization only those nations whose citizens have an interest in and a fundamental knowledge of science will retain world leadership and security. In order to coordinate with minor changes in the material covered in American History on the Junior High School level, slight revisions were made in this area of social studies in the elementary schools. This is certainly a proper place to report the generous offer of the Lexington Historical Society to make available to our grades the various historical shrines in Lexington. Classes accompanied by teachers will make visitations for purposes of study and enrichment. This provision is but one example of the enthusiasm groups and individuals in this community have to bring to our schools the unusual resources available. The program of French in our elementary schools now exists in grades three through six. Nationwide recognition has been given the Lexington Schools for this pioneering effort. At the end of this school year there will be available written courses of study for each of the four grades in which this language is being offered. While we are in the main satisfied with the accomplishments, we recognize several problems still unsolved: 1. Selection of students 2. Scheduling of classes 3. Recruitment of teachers, and 4. Available time in an already crowded day Three teacher committees were organized in the spring of 1956 and started work this fall to review the present courses of study in the elementary schools in handwriting, social studies and arithmetic. No deadline has been set for the com- pletion of these studies, realizing that in these areas there has been little revision in recent years and, consequently, considerable research may be necessary. Junior High School For more than a year and a half, a committee consisting of teachers and citizens has been surveying the entire Junior High School Curriculum. This group was one of four organized by the School Committee early in 1955 to study all matters re- lating to Lexington's Junior High School. The final report of this committee was TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 received shortly before Christmas of 1956 and at this writing it has not been suf- ficiently studied for inclusion. It is very obvious, however, that the time, effort and interest of this committee will result in a finer program and facilities for the junior high school boys and girls. Junior high school teachers in the fields of English, social studies, science, mathematics, music, and physical education have met with regularity with depart- ment heads. In the field of English a challenging course of study has been pre- pared. Certain changes in social studies have already been noted. Science teachers have taken the leadership on a number of occasions to bring Lexington's outstand- ing citizens in the field of science into our buildings to lecture and demonstrate. This has been truly an outstanding achievement. The mathematics teachers have stressed methods, demonstrations and newer texts. Additional personnel in music has made more classes possible and a greater emphasis on music appreciation. The physical education staff has been concerned with ways of securing more class time for health teaching and the expansion of extra - curricular activities. While not in a recognized department, both the homemaking and industrial arts programs of study have been surveyed during the year. In general, the em- phasis has been on coordinating the work on the high school level and providing exploratory activities in these fields for all junior high school students. Senior High School Department heads with supervision for all secondary grades have made possible greater coordination, simplicity of change, and elimination of duplication. Meet- ings involving teachers from grades seven through twelve have provided for a finer understanding'of objectives as well as a recognition of the teaching purposes on all the grade levels. While much has been done to outline an expanded curriculum in industrial arts made possible by the opening of the new shops, inability to secure a power me- chancis teacher has limited new offerings. In spite of a search started almost a year ago, every conceivable source for such a supply has failed to locate a qualified instructor. It is very possible that an exception to the salary schedule may be necessary if this position is to be filled and a program offered in keeping with plans as outlined by our staff. New rooms for the music department provide greater opportunities for individ- ual and group instruction. Several small audition rooms, when properly equipped, will encourage greater exploration in music appreciation. Before the end of the current school year, there will be available in the new classroom wing two new rooms designed for modern courses in arts and crafts. Pro- graming and scheduling should offer many opportunities for students to elect work in these areas. This year a course has been offered by the commercial department to students outside of that curriculum which will provide them with some of the elements of personal accounting and general business acumen. Our business staff are to be particularly commended for their efforts at this stage to arouse interest in the com- mercial curriculum and to investigate means for presenting to the student body the opportunities available in the business world. 168 ANNUAL REPORTS As Lexington High School increases in enrollment constant attention must be given to course offerings suitable to the interests, needs and abilities of a varied student body. MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION A conservative estimate of the replacement value of the ten Lexington school buildings is eleven million dollars. This is a sizable investment that should require a program of excellent maintenance and preservation. At the present time each building is staffed with custodians whose prime func- tion is the general cleaning of the facilities. Time permits very little repair work to be done by these men, nor are they hired for that purpose. Until two years ago, our school system employed but- one maintenance man. It was his task, in addition to being head custodian of one of the buildings, to do whatever repair work he could; obviously, this was limited and craftsmen were hired for necessary maintenance as it developed on an emergency basis or accum- ulated. For a period of a little more than two years and until the summer of 1956, we have had a Superintendent of Buildings and an additional maintenance man. This organization provided one person to daily check buildings, supervise personnel, purchase supplies and materials, organize the repair work with the maintenance men, and prepare for contractual work. This arrangement appeared to work satis- factorily, but, primarily, because of the need of assistance for the Superintendent of Schools in administrative areas, this system was discontinued in the summer of 1956. At present the maintenance program is headed by the Administrative Assistant; reporting directly to him are three maintenance men each of whom is responsible for the custodians and general repair of specific buildings. To them is delegated the authority to proceed automatically with certain types of repairs and to organ- ize the cleaning work within the buildings. Major repairs, purchasing, and admin- istration work related to custodians and maintenance are handled by the Adminis- trative Assistant, reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools. This new organization is too recent to formulate a positive opinion at this time. It can be said, however, that several more maintenance men must be added in the next year or two if we are to avoid costly repair bills. Thought, too, must be given to the amuont of time an Administrative Assistant can devote to this phase of his duties lest that position devolve into that of Superintendent of Buildings. RETROSPECT At the end of the 1955 School Report there was listed a number of matters which were recommended for serious thought and possible action during this year. It may well be desirable to make an accounting of what has transpired on these during the past twelve months. Expansion of Classes for Retarded Children For a number of years Lexington had had two classes for mentally retarded children. These were for educable boys and girls; one, for the younger children, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 held at the Munroe School, and the other, for an older group, conducted at Adams School. In 1954 new State legislation required that provision be made for children categorized as trainable. As was true of almost all communities, the effective date of the laws found Lexington without an accurate census, space and personnel. However, by mid - summer of 1956 a state - approved instructor had been found and space allocated at the Munroe School. Efficient work by the office staff and alert school nurses located a number of eligible boys and girls. In addition, tremendous assistance was offered by the interested parents of the children involved. The class at present has 7 children enrolled, meeting every school morning. We are complimented by the State Department of Education on the space, equip- ment, personnel and program being provided. Truly this has been an outstanding accomplishment of this year. The program for the educable class at the Munroe School was expanded and improved by the extension of work being done with arts and crafts. An added in- structcr provides greater time and attention to the handicraft phase of the curri- culum. Development of Guidance Services for All Grade Levels Lexington has had limited guidance services on the senior and junior high school level, and on the elementary level there has been no trained person in this field, except for the part -time services of a child psychologist which was inaug- urated slightly more than a year ago. Within the field of school guidance there is considerable difference expressed on the types of programs and services which should be made available. In Lexing- ton, considerable thought and discussion has been devoted to this subject during the past several years; and while a pattern appears to be emerging no clear -cut or- ganization proposal has been recommended. This, however, has not prevented some definite developments during this year. As of September 1, 1956, the guidance program at the Lexington High School was expanded by the following: 1. Appointment of a full -time woman counselor; 2. Appointment of an assistant high school principal with specific guidance responsibilities; 3. Added time for the school nurse, and 4. Availability of a speech therapist with guidance responsibilities related to that area. The opening of the school year at the junior high school found added guidance personnel available: 1. Man counselor placed on full -time basis; 2. Appointment of woman counselor on a part -time basis; 3. Added time for school nurse, and 4. Availability of a speech therapist with guidance responsibilities in related area. Except for the part -time service of a child psychologist, Lexington's elementary schools continue without trained personnel in counseling. By some standards this 170 ANNUAL REPORTS may appear to be a weakness, but many specialists in elementary education will point out that there can be no improvement over dedicated and well- trained teach ers. While there has been no change on the elementary level, it can now be re- ported that in cooperation with the Harvard Graduate School of Education certain studies are to be conducted in our elementary grades during this current school year which we anticipate will bring forth some suggestions acceptable to our per- sonnel and indicative of what further we may do to assist our boys and girls in the solution of their learning and growing problems. Formation of Recommendations for Junior High School Facilities The Junior High School Survey Committee, organized by the School Committee in 1955, made a report prior to the Annual March Town Meeting. The main rec- ommendations were: 1. Sites should be secured for additional junior high school buildings; 2. The present building should not be enlarged; 3. Neighboring elementary schools should not be used as an annex to the present building; 4. Extensive renovations should be made to the present building, and 5. Further curriculum study should be made by the committee assigned that area. A sites committee was appointed in March of 1956 and specific land is now in the process of being acquired. At a special town meeting in November the School Committee secured the necessary funds to employ an architect for the purpose of preparing a plan with an estimate to renovate the present building. This will be presented to the Town Meeting in March of 1957 for action. The various actions indicate that Lexington is alert to the need for preparing for the heavy influx of junior high school students during the next few years. Expansion of Adult Education Two courses were added to the evening school curriculum, entirely in the field of arts and crafts. The completion of the new shops will make possible added class- es of an avocational and vocational nature during the next school years. Introduction of subjects of an academic and cultural type has as yet not re- ceived very pronounced public response. The schools will continue to propose classes and make an effort to determine interest. Redistricting of Elementary Schools Anticipated overcrowded conditions in the Maria Hastings and Franklin School districts necessitated changes in boundaries and a shifting of a considerable num- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 ber of children. In preparation for this principals joined with the Superintendent of Schools in carefully determining new districts. These were later presented to the School Committee. After several adjustments, public announcements were made, notices sent to families involved, and, finally, public meetings held at the various schools effected. For the most part, the changes were accepted with fine understanding. School officials and School Committee members recognized the undesirable features of shifting students, but saw this as inevitable in light of concentrated home building in certain sections. The completion of the ten -room addition to the Franklin School will bring about further change as children in the Franklin district now attending the Harrington School will be returned to Franklin. It is the intent to have every child attend his neighborhood but only a very courageous building program can in any measure guarantee this. Revision of Personnel Policy This topic has been covered sufficiently in the section of this report devoted to Personnel. It may be noted here, however, that the personnel welfare of the Lex- ington teachers is considered twice a month in meetings devoted solely to that matter; when the Personnel Policy Committee of the Lexington Teachers' Associa- tion holds its executive session, and when that same committee meets with the Superintendent of Schools. The Lexington School Committee devotes considerable time during the year to matters related to personnel policy and took the initiative this year in improving the salary structure for substitute teachers, and granted the Superintendent of Schools discretionary power to allow new teachers as much as 100% credit for ex- perience outside of the Lexington system. Study of Summer School Needs Other than a number of general discussions, nothing specific has been done on this matter. A survey of the community for the purpose of determining interests and needs is in the formative stage. Investigation of Need for Special Classes for those having Speech, Vision, and Hearing Handicaps After a long and careful search, a highly- trained and experienced speech and hearing therapist joined the Lexington schools for the opening of the school year. Appoximately 175 students are now receiving either individual or group instruc- tion. In addition, teachers are being trained to locate students with handicaps for reference to the specialist. It is recognized that the work requires careful guidance and counseling service involving school personnel, community agencies and parents. Addition of Adminstrative Assistant We have been very grateful for the addition of an administrative assistant. This took place in July. 172 ANNUAL REPORTS Each community operates its own school system and throughout the state and nation we will see many organization patterns. What is good and acceptable for one locality has no place in another. Certainly there are limitations to what one individual or a limited number can accomplish. For the most part, New England communities have been reluctant to add to the administration staff. Lexington has been in that category in spite of a rapidly- increasing school system. The building program during the past five years could well have occupied the full time of one man. Somehow it has been handled, primarily at personal sacrifice. We have gained an Administrative Assistant and lost a Superintendent of Build- ings, offsetting this by reorganizing some of our duties and responsibilities. How- ever, we find ourselves with the same administrative and supervisory organization as a neighboring community with less than half the student enrollment of Lexington! The responsibility for educational leadership and the efficient functioning of a school system rests solely and solidly on the Superintendent of Schools. Expan- sion of personnel to assist him is as certainly essential as in every other department of our expanding school system. Addition of Maintenance Staff As noted in another section of this report, we have added one person to our maintenance staff, which now give us a personnel of three. These men make all types of repairs within their skills and as permitted under trade licenses. The number of buildings and facilities justify a crew of at least seven men. Not only would repairs be made as needed, but opportunity would be present to set up pre- ventive measures. In addition, there could be some elimination of costly contracts required in order to have projects completed during vacation periods. Development of Special Instruction Areas: Audio-Visual Education, Art, Music, and Physical Education 1. Audio - visual education. There has been no extension of our program in this field, although there has been a tangible addition of equipment. Provision has been made in the 1957 budget to employ a director of this work, and this should do much to bring about a realization of the tremendous potentialities. 2. Art: On the high school level new space and equipment will make for a broader and richer curriculum. Added personnel on the junior and elementary school levels will be provided for September of 1957. 3. Music: New music rooms at the high school will provide for many more activities. Added personnel on the junior and elementary levels has made for greater classroom coverage. 4. Physical Education: Added personnel has improved coverage on the senior and elementary school levels. A proposed expanded course in physical education and health has recently been presented by the Director of Physical Education. To provide for some of the recommendations added personnel has been requested in the 1957 school budget. It should also be noted that the Athletic Budget for 1957 has been very carefully considered. All of the recommendations of the various coaches have been approved and, in addition, the School Committee has made provision for the position of Director of Athletics with the thought that we are now at the stage where greater coordination is essential and a constant survey is necessary in order to maintain a sane and successful approach to the phase of com- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 petitive athletics. In connection with this, provision has also been made for a great- ly expanded activity program in the field of intramural and extramural games be- ginning with the fifth grade. This will also involve added personnel. Study of Programs for the Gifted Child Some progress has been made in this study, but time for a concentrated re- search and planning is essential. A number of teachers have volunteered to serve on a committee to explore programs and present recommendations. Such a group may be organized during the current school year. Certainly there is a question here that must be answered and we cannot risk the development of unusual ability through an undirected program of "enrichment" in the daily classroom. FORWARD LOOK Customarily, I have, at the end of a School Report, listed a number of objec- tives, goals, or problems facing the schools in the coming year. For two reasons I shall omit this enumeration this year. First, in preparing the 1957 school budget a list of objectives was developed; these should suffice. And, second, a thorough reading of this report should give an indication of what lies ahead of us. But there are two matters that must take priority and which, if successfully handled, will do much, if not entirely, to solve all of the situations and problems that may confront us: 1. A program involving community participation with the purpose of present- ing the objectives and needs of the schools in order that greater understanding and support may be secured, and 2. A detailed plan for teacher recruitment in order that Lexington within the next few years may secure the finest staff available. FINAL WORD No report by the Superintedent of Schools can contain all the matters which he may feel are relevant. Nor is the space sufficient for him to express some truly personal thoughts. Obviously, much must be left unsaid. However, there is always room for a genuine expression of appreciation. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lexington Schools and for the priv- ilege of being associated with a teaching staff which I consider to be outstanding. I recognize, too, that our non - teaching personnel are just as devoted to their tasks and proud to make their contribution to the educational program for our youngsters. During the year many organizations and individuals assist us in our work. I am constantly amazed and thrilled at the interest and enthusiam displayed in our schools by these groups and people. Lexington schools cannot help but prosper because of them. School Committee members have little recognition. No one but a School Super- intendent knows of their devotion to their job, their willingness to make personal sacrifice to see a task accomplished, their faith in each other, and their loyalty to 174 ANNUAL REPORTS everyone associated with the schools. I know a great deal about the pressures put upon them and the honesty with which they face up to a situation which they know cannot be solved to popular satisfaction. I could not write a School Report without stating my admiration for these people who symbolize the foundation of American democracy. And for their every assistance to me and constant support, I am grate- ful. Finally, may I say a simple but all- encompassing "thanks" to the people in my ,office who daily deliberately absorb extra duties to make my task easier. Respectfully submitted, JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH, Superintendent of Schols TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSES Mr. John Blackhall Smith Superintendent of Schools Lexington, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Smith: December 31, 1956. The past year has been an active and full year for the Lexington school nurses. From January to June of 1956 our time was spent in the completion of the school health appraisals, the vision and hearing screening tests, and the polio immuniza- tion program. The polio program, which was an important and necessary project, consumed a great amount of our time. We worked closely with Mr. Lurvey, the health officer of the Lexington Board of Health, setting up, planning, and working at each school clinic. We felt that this program deserved the time we spent on it, because, in addition to being professional nurses, we also knew the school routines. We wanted . the program to be effective and successful yet not upset the schools unnecessarily_ The third and final inoculations will be given in the spring of 1957. The addition of a third registered nurse, Mrs. Alice Mogan, who joined our staff this fall, has helped immeasurably in lightening the heavy case load of the previous years, benefiting each school directly. We are able to spend more time in the schools, both with the staff and pupils; plus developing a closer working re- lationship with the other supervisors, (guidance, attendance, speech, dental, etc.) with whom we have common problems. From the opening of school in September to the present date, we have com- pleted ninety percent of our school health appraisals, patch tested first graders for tuberculosis, assisted in planning and conducting the chest x -rays for all school per- sonnel, and are now concentrating on finishing the vision and hearing programs. In spite of the addition of the third nurse, however, the time factor remains our most perplexing problem in developing our program to its fullest extent. To test the vision and hearing of approximately five thousand children each year is extremely time consuming. To be most effective and beneficial, this testing should be completed within the first few months of the school year. Under the present conditions, working as swiftly as possible, — fitting this in with our other work — we are not able to complete it until February or March. This problem is not unique with us. Most school systems have encountered it; and many have solved it by using other trained personnel to do the initial overall screening, or giving the nurse assistance with it. We hope that you will consider one of these possibilities. We wish to thank you for the understanding and cooperation which you have shown to us this past year. We welcome any suggestions which will improve the present health services for the benefit of the children and school staff. Respectfully submitted, RUTH L. CLARKE, R. N. ELIZABETH MAHER, R. N. ALICE MOGAN, R. N. 176 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL LUNCH Mr. John Blackhall Smith Superintendent of Schools Lexington, Massachusetts PROGRAM December 20, 1956. Dear Mr. Smith: Our Federal School Lunch Program fiscal report shows over one -third more lunches were consumed at school than last year. In the past year the 25¢ com- plete meals eaten by children total 211,705 plus 6196 additional lunches bought by adults. Besides the milk used in the "A" lunch, 367,665 one -half pint bottles were sold to children at 3¢ under the special milk program; thus making a sum of 588,394 plus 9,024 sold to teachers. In September applications and agreements to participate in the National School Lunch Act were renewed with the Office of School Lunch Programs under the direc- tion of the State Department of Education, for a three year period, which covers six lunch operations and ten special milk programs. The same procedure continues for submitting claims to the State Department by the fifth working day of the month. The six schools serving lunch receive 9¢ for each student meal, plus a 4¢ milk subsidy. The four non -lunch programs re- ceive a 3¢ subsidy. Our schools receive maximum reimbursement by constantly meeting the nutritional requirements for type "A" lunch. Cash receipts of $115,556.32 for the fiscal year amount to $89,514.39 from sales and $26,041.39 in subsidies paid from State and Federal reimbursements. Expenditures of $1 14,375.10 show that 68% was spent for food, 25% for labor, with 4% covering operating costs leaving a 1% gain in cash. The present operational cash balance amounts to $13,752.60, plus $10,055.71 due from State and Federal funds. Monetary value of the food inventory is $2,818.46. Invoices payable total $8,448.86 which makes an operational balance of $12,540.99. Commodities received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the past year have a cash value of $12,125.00, which is in addition to the cash receipts Our expanding lunch program requires more experienced workers. Recruitment for capable women to work in our cafeteria is constant. Thirty -six are employed, one -sixth serving as permanent substitutes. In- service training for personnel is ac- complished by supervision, self - evaluation with manager cooks assisting in super- visory capacity. We are proud of the interest shown by our women in our schools and their desire to progress as shown in attendance at school lunch workshops, regional and State meetings. On April 10th, eighty per cent of the school lunch personnel attended the Middlesex and Essex county Regional Massachusetts School Food Service Associa- tion supper meeting followed by a panel, then a showing of colored slides of Lex- ington's lunch and milk program and a visit through the Winchester Junior and Senior High School cafeterias. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 The Maria Hastings manager with two of her staff assisted Mr. Hal Bolin, United States Department of Agriculture technologist, in his daily demonstration at the first annual spring school lunch workshop April 16, 17 and 18 at the Boston Consolidated Gas Company. Saturday, May 26, at the Gloucester High School one -third of the school lunch personnel attended the fifth annual meeting of the Massachusetts School Food Association. The week of July 16 the Harrington School Lunch Manager, plus two assistants, attended the 22nd annual School Lunch Institute at the State Teachers' College, Fitchburg. Two - thirds of all workers were present at the seventh annual School Lunch Section meetings in affiliation with the county Teachers' Association in October. Some progress has been made toward a salary schedule for all employees. With sufficient salaries we can employ and keep a competent staff for all schools. Most of our cafeterias have an opportunity to sponsor varied special events throughout the year: Catered meals at the Senior High were for the Teachers' Institute in March, a Teachers' Association luncheon at the opening of school in the fall, plus a supper for the Industrial Education Society in October. Five special occasions sponsored by Maria Hastings School included two lunch- eons for the elementary teachers "Operation Bootstrap ", a supper to the sixth grade pupils, besides two suppers served to the Parent- Teachers' Association. Fiske School served two luncheons to the elementary teachers group, one in May, the other in October. Harrington School hostessed to a school lunch directors afternoon tea in No- vember and a buffet served to Lexington's school lunch employees in December. Also in December the Harrington staff planned and served a supper to the Massa- chusetts Elementary School Principals' Association. To carry on the business for six lunch and ten milk programs a larger office is much needed for efficiency and effectiveness Once again I would like to thank all personnel in our entire school system of Lexington for their outstanding cooperation and support during a successful year. Respectfully submitted, ETHEL L. WRIGHT, Director of School Lunch Programs 178 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE LEXINGTON SCHOOLS GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIRECTORY 1956 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SALARIES 1956 Appropriation for Salaries $906,949.65 Expended frcm P. L. 874 Funds 9,054.36 Total Expenditures: General Control: Administration, Secretaries 27,709.79 Expenses of Instruction: Principals' Salaries 47,016.16 Teachers' Salaries 756,594.63 Expenses Operating School Plant: Wages of Custodians , • .. 65,077.85 Wages of Maintenance Men 10,232.95 Auxiliary Agencies: Health 8,517.63 Miscellaneous Expenses: Atypical Education 855.00 Total Expenditures for Salaries EXPENSES 1956 Appropriation for Expenses $223,225.50 Expended from P. L. 874 Funds 1,809.54 Total Expenditures: General Expense: School Committee 586.78 Superintendent's Office and Other 3,077.93 Expenses of Instruction: Textbooks 17,537.48 Stationery and Supplies 42,864.29 Expenses Operating School Plant: Fuel 33,983.96 Misc. (Power, Custodians' Supplies) 42,948.03 Maintenance: Repairs, etc. 28,456.16 Auxiliary Agencies: Libraries 2,541.67 Health 1,032.95 Transportation 42,746.60 $916,004.01 $916,004.01 $225,035.04 180 ANNUAL REPORTS Miscellaneous Expenses: Sundries 957.00 Atypical Education 1,510.70 Outlays — New Equipment 6,545.93 Total Expenditures for Expenses Unexpended Expense Budget SUMMARY OF SCHOOL COSTS Total 1956 Expenditures for Salaries and Expenses Income and Reimbursements: Tuition Town of Bedford $799.53 Other Tuition 2,216.35 Commonwealth of Massachusetts School Funds and State Aid for Public Schools — Chapter 70 151,036.18 Transportation — Chapter 71 15,613.38 State Wards 3,979.97 Rentals and Miscellaneous 2,305.06 Special Class 5,522.49 Income from P. L. 874 Expended 11,046.50 Total Income Net Cost of Schools' Salaries and Expenses for 1956 SEGREGATED BUDGETS — 1956 Vocational Education Tuition Appropriation Expenditures: Tuition $6,462.94 Transportation 1,222.73 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Income: $224,789.48 $245.56 $1,140,793.49 Reimbursements: Tuition 3,969.78* Transportation 800.17* Net Cost for 1956 * This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for the year ending August 31, 1955. 192,519.46 $948,274.03 $15,990.00 7,685.67 $8,304.33 7,685.67 4,769.95 $2,915.72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Vocational Education — Handicraft Classes Appropriation Expenditures: Salaries of Director, Instructors, Clerical and Custodians $8,229.83 Supplies and Equipment 174.91 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures from Town Appropriation Credits to Vocational Education Handicraft Classes: Reimbursements — Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tuition Registration Fees Net Cost for 1956 Federal Funds Available: Smith Hughes Fund 3,276.87* 355.60 959.00 * This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for t year ending August 31, 1955. Americanization Classes Appropriation Expenditures: Salaries Supplies Income: Reimbursement: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Net Cost for 1956 Out -of -State Travel Appropriation Expenditures: Travel Unexpended Balance Net Cost for 1956 181 $8,592.00 8,404.71 187.26 8,404.74 4,591.47 $3,813.27 $340.00 he $208.00 $200.00 200.00 8.00 8.00 $208.00 100.00 $108.00 $500.00 $428.00 428.00 72.00 $428.00 SUMMARY — ALL SCHOOL BUDGETS Total Appropriatons All School Budgets, 1956 $1,155,465.15 Total Expenditures All School Budgets 1956 1,157,519.90 Total Income and Reimbursement All School Bud- gets 1956 Net Cost of All School Budgets for 1956 201,980.88 $955,539.02 182 ANNUAL REPORTS Federal Funds from Public Law #974 Income: Reimbursement — Commonwealth of Massachusetts Expenditures: Emergency Transportation $182.60 Addition to Salaries 9,054.36 Addition to Expense Budget 1,809.54 Total Expenditures Balance on Hand January 1, 1957 $15,942.50 11,046.50 $4,896.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON lewd. snoauel Iaosiw kitunoD ssao sluuej ,sAog H z W W SNUUaj ,SIJ! 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BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1957 184 ANNUAL REPORTS CF- 0 04 U 0 � 00 sO 00 - M CP N in N^ 0 C o 0 N M h OD N U 01 0, N M in 0 N�0 0 Nn N � � � M M M M N N n N Nn O,t `O M^ h yO 0o N M CO 0 M N 0 O CO VD N^ M O N n n N Nn .- n M f\ tn n 'O n n' co O 00 .- O U n -0 00 VD ^ ^ N VD co O. ~ N N N N N N N N N N N-- N N N O� N IN " co .- ^ `o `o : N ^ N W n ^NOsUNC, : : V00 10 CP Q ^ m- M N N. O 0i0'0 N M : 0 CO 0 G ^ ^ N Z to N ^NM '0M' . . : NN V Q H N W 8a in - N N- N '0O�NM 1o)7 O ul �= M i M N N N- n O. 0 O.O N ^ in 'O N CO - M^ 0 0 to 0 I`, M U _ _ J Y1 N : N N M ^ : : — -- N. N.' U U co a ^ : : V n IV IZ ^ M CO M� M N 0 0 ^^ N^ ,t F.. W O m _ _ CO Z o O N,- N[1M �'MN cV 000 O W O ^ ^ N •- CO J O N�ONOW BOO^ ^ ^N nn 0 W ^^ NN Nn J J O :O. ^OM O.N UI- '.O GC 00 . ^ o. O. U) N . : : : b N4 V Z ^ ^ N N N[1 W J n 0- 0(0 ^^ N-U')') N y -^ NN in M O. CO ON - N^ NN t p SO O' Nn to '0 NN NI Nn ^ I 'O ' N- O ^ I O o OO 100 u/ in CO t00 M U) U) 0 U) U) 0) 0 0 0) U) U) U) 0) U) U) U) U) U) U) U) U) 0) U) U) U) U) U) U) U) U) UI UI no C7 m 0 co 0 m 0 en 0 no 0 0o 0 no 0 no CJ 00 C7 no 0 co C7 m 0 no C7 m C7 m c7 J 1- = _ - i- N U w N _ EE > > > V a > > - X x X X ` 0 0 0 0) 4) 4) 4) 4) (4/1 4) 4) 0) 4) 4) 0) Z + Q Q 3 m as m m co (Y) .n '0 m m <0 0) RI H cd 0 0 0 0 0 0 N N 0 0 0 0 0 0 n_ 1- 0 6 "2 a),o o_ V E m m M Z Z `n U Q ..I a. O N w v 3 J 8 220 0 , V U oc u) V Z v N 0 . 7 in Z ._ as _ 0 0 N 1C W U J O O O N N 0 CO N 0 U C N N Q o 'o N U O M i) m TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 Auditorium, cafeteria, gym, library. _N V 0 C N < Q s 0) Auditorium, gym, cafeteria. Auditorium, Library. Auditorium, playroom (basement). Auditorium, gym, cafeteria, library. Auditorium, gym, cafeteria, library. U co co so so V Q Os .1. )r) N O U 0 0) U 0 CO o. U C N LO o' N o. Auditorium, lunchroom C )r) N d d n 00 U N U O 2 u .— m at m E C 0 C r) M L0 1' U in 0 O C 2 O O 0 O O N n 0 0 O) C O 0 O O N Maria Hastings O 0 3 Auditorium. M U 0 N 0 (n o ,n O N ? N ui 6 W osc 0, so O — co' co N. co N In 198,364.15 186 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION -.44 PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL — "Pomp and Circumstance" INVOCATION — . Elgar . Rev. Crawford 0. Smith SENIOR CHORUS — "The Lord's Prayer" . . . . . . . Gates "He, Watching Over Israel" from "Elijah" . Mendelssohn "Sanctus" . . . . Edward Martin, L. H. S. '56 SPEAKERS — American Education: How Far Has It Come, and Where Is It Going? The School of 1900 The School of 1956 The School of The Future THE WANDERERS — "The Halls of Ivy" "Memories We Cherish" SENIOR CHORUS — "The Music of Life" AWARD OF PRIZES CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS BENEDICTION . RECESSIONAL — March from "Scipio" . Susan Wells . William Abbott David Copithorne Russell Dykema . Cain John Blackhall Smith, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Edward T. Martin of the School Committee Rev. Crawford 0. Smith The audience will please remain at their seats until the class has left the hall. . Handel TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956 Edward Henry Martin President Lois Patricia Rowe Vice President Joanne Ruth Sweeney Secretary Robert York Allen Treasurer William Saunders Abbott Robert York Allen Richard Gilbert Arnold Robert A. Arnold Sandra June Bailey Brinna Ann Baird Jerome H. Barraford Marion Anne Barrett Robert L. Bartholomew, Jr. William J. Baskin Joyce Ann Beaulieu Beverly Ann Benfante Nancy Joan Bettencourt Brenda Jane Boleyn Peter F. Boyer Robert G. Breslin Beverly Ann Brown Dennis A. Brown Jean Ree Bryson Stephen Bullock Jacqueline G. Busa Sara Anne Butler Ronald M. Byrne Donald J. Callahan Robert P. Calvert Nancy Evans Carey Edward Cass Suzanne Lee Chaffee Barbara Ann Chapman David William Cheever Charlotte Clymer Ruth Elizabeth Coffill Patricia Mary Collins Carol Coomber David M. Copithorne David Franklyn Corr Elinor Virginia Crawford Marie Louise Crosby Marilyn Louise Crowley Deverie Crumb Priscilla Delay Raymond Dellovo Maryann DiLuzio Chrisanne Done Richard A. Draper M. Monique DuBois Susan E. Dunlap Paul B. Engborg Barbara Lee Ernst William Evans George Frederick Fardy Jeanne Frances Faucette John Finnerty Frederic Louis Fischer Chester Fitzgerald Frances M. Fitzpatrick Pamela E. Fox Lia Frede Helen Frances Gage Richard A. Gargiulo Alice Michele Garrity Irmingard G. Gerbes Jean Elizabeth Gilman Anne H. Gilpatrick William Bradford Greeley Barry Arthur Greenlaw Linda Carol Grush Beverly Grace Guernsey John Anthony Gunn Stephen F. Hall John A. Hardy William T. Hardy Barbara Louise Haroian 187 188 ANNUAL REPORTS Robert Winslow Hatch Charles E. Heath, Jr. Judith Hederstedt Richard M. Hill Donald R. Hiscock Maribelle A. Holmes Richard A. Howes Ralph E. Hoxie Joan Elizabeth Hunter David S. Johnson Donald G. Johnson Patricia A. Jones Joan Kelley Kenneth Russell Kennedy Roberta E. M. Kenney John J. Kiley, Jr. Donald E. Legro, Jr. Joan E. Longleway Linda Loring Judith Ann Lyon Janice Louise MacDonald Walter G. Mackie Shirley A. MacMillan Martha Jo Ann MacPhee Constance E. Marques Edward Henry Martin Judith Martin Sally Pearson Martin Ronald T. Maxon Mary Jo McAuliffe Charles Frederick McCarthy Robert Paul McCormack Phyllis Jean McDonald Margaret Patricia McDonough David John McLachlan Robert William McNamara Vincent William Mercon Jane Milliken George H. Moore, 3rd Peter L. Morey John MacFarlane Murray, Jr. Patricia Margarete Nordling Elaine Frances Nottebart Barbara S. Oppenheim Margaret Ann Outhet Paul F. Panetta Ann F. Pede William Spangar Peirce Eva F. Phelan Meredith Jane Pike Janice E. Porter Janice Carole Porthouse Velma M. Rhoda Nancy Winslow Rich Nancy Abbott Rickard Louise Roeder Ernest Rogers, Jr. Sheila O'Neil Ross Lois Patricia Rowe Charles George Ruggiero Jean Elizabeth Scherich Nancy Lee Schloman Peter J. Scopa Robert D. Seymour Dante J. Sgrosso Jean S. Shaw George Robert Sinnett Mary Luette Stewart Joanne Ruth Sweeney Gordon L. Tebbetts John N. Vance Richard Varano David C. Warren Nancy A. Waters Susan R. Wells Mary Ann White Peter N. White Ann Louise Wilkie Edith Joyce Wilkins George A. Wood, Jr. Walter Worth Name Manfred L. Warren H. John Adzigian Hilda M. Allen Jennie Bujnievicz Amy A. Campbell Wilbur E. Cheever Alice E. Chorebanian James W. Coffin Mrs. Sheila M. Creamer Mrs. Juanita Cushman Frank P. DiGiammarino Nicholas DiTullio Harry F. Eaton Robert P. Franz Joseph W. Gibson Leo V. Gittzus Ann Hartley Chester D. Ingraham Frank W. Kerwin Margaret F. Kinley John L. Knight Mrs. Margaret J. Leake Doris B. Leavitt Ralph V. Lord, Jr. Harold W. Louder Russell O. Mann Arlene H. Mannos Mrs. Myrtle A. Marshall Helen I. McIntyre Kenneth Moyle Robert A. Proctor Elizabeth H. Ratte TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 ROSTER OF TEACHERS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs. in Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Principal Geometry, Cons. Ed. Latin English Business Training Head of English Dept. English Community Life Librarian Homemaking Social Studies Biology Latin, French Mathematics History Industrials Social Studies English Commercial Dept. Head English Social Studies French, Spanish Physical Education Physical Education Gen. Science & Physics Commercial Art English History & Law Social Studies Mathematics Industrial Arts French Bowdoin College, B.A. Columbia Univ., M.A. 29 Harvard Univ., B.S. Tufts College, M.Ed. 15 Pembroke College, B.A. Radcliffe College, M.A. 5 Univ. of New Hampshire, B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. 6 Burdett College 28 Harvard Univ., B.A., M.A. 9 Univ. of Mass., B.A. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Bowdoin College, B.A. Harvard Univ., A.M.T. 2 St. Lawrence Univ., B.S.Ed. 9 Boston Univ., B.S. — Univ. of Mass., A.B., Ed.M. — Tufts College, B.S. Univ. of Chicago, M.S. — Tufts College, A.B., Ed.M., M.A. — Boston Univ., A.B. Harvard Univ., Ed.M. — Harvard Univ., S.A., A.M.T. 3 ::1-1-,!-71.}.-g T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 Skidmore College, B.A. Radcliffe College, A.M.T. — Tufts College, B.A. Columbia Univ., M.A. 10 Boston Univ., B.B.A., M.C.S. — Acadia Univ., B.A., M.A. 10 Southeastern, La., College, B.S. 1 Earlham College, B.A. 23 Rollins College, B.A. 19 Springfield College, B.S. Boston Univ., Ed.M. Bates College, B.S., M.Ed. 2 Univ. of Colorado, B.F.A., M.F.A. 1 Madison College, A.B. — Dalhousie Univ., B.A. 11 Boston Univ., B.A., M.A. 30 Bucknell Univ., B.A., M.A. 23 Fitchburg T. C. 28 Boston Univ., B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. 10 190 Eugene E. Rourke Isabelle J. Scherer Mrs. Margaret Sandberger Irving F. Sherwood Lillian M. Spidle Raymond A. Tremblay Donald K. Tucker Earl A. Turner Mrs. Barbara E. West Agnes G. Wheeler Blanche L. Whelpley Name Merrill F. Norlin Gladys M. Anderson Mrs. Louise F. Blythe Eleanor Brocklebank Carl E. Burri Philip M. Caughey Joseph P. Connolly Ruth M. Conrad William H. Cuzner Nicholas J. Dincecco A. Irving Dodge Patricia A. Dodge Caroline T. Feindel Eero R. Helin Mary C. Houghton Gordon E. Kershaw Betty King Robert N. Kirk Elizabeth E. Lewis James Maclnnes, Jr. Mrs. Eleanor W. Mahoney Mrs. Harriet C. Mandeville ANNUAL REPORTS Mathematics Social Studies Music Asst. Prin., Science Commercial Commercial subjects Guidance Director English Homemaking Science Dean, Algebra Univ. of New Hampshire, A.B., Ed.M. 1 Mount Holyoke College, A.B. Harvard Univ., A.M.T. — Colby College - Amer. Inst. 20 Univ. of New Hampshire, B.A. 31 Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 26 Salem T. C., B.S. in Ed. — Univ. of Mass., B.S.Ed., M.A. 9 Amherst College, B.A. 9 Univ. of Mass., B.S. 2 Univ. of Vermont, B.S. 12 Salem T. C. 41 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Subject Taught Principal Social Studies Social Studies and Guidance Home Economics Mathematics Social Studies Social Studies Mathematics Guidance Mathematics Industrial Arts English and Music English Physical Education English, History Social Studies English English Home Economics Industrial Arts & Math Remedial Reading and Librarian Science Yrs. in Where Educated Lex. Wesleyan, B.A. Boston Univ., M.A. 30 Bridgewater T. C. 32 Tufts College, B.S., Ed.M. — Univ. of New Hampshire, B.A. 2 Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 1 Bowdoin Univ., B.S. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 28 Boston Univ., B.S. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 11 U. S. Naval Academy, B.S. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 28 Northeastern Univ., B.S. — Boston Trade School Mass. State Courses 31 Tufts College, B.A. 1 Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed., Harvard, M.A. 14 Colby College, B.A. Columbia Univ., M.A. 3 Wellesley College, B.A. 11 Univ. of Maine, B.A. Boston Univ., M.A. — Bridgewater T. C. 27 Colby College, B.A. 1 Univ. of Mass., B.S. — Fitchburg State T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Worcester T. C., Calvin Coolidge College, B.S. 7 Univ. of R. I., B.A., B.Ed. 2 Santo L. Marino Laura L. Marshall William M. Molloy Vernon W. Nickerson Joan C. Norton Richard T. Porter David S. Terry Mrs. Mary B. Wall Charles R. Waugh Name Edward E. Abell Mrs. Elinore W. Blackhall Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Elizabeth Howe Mrs. Hazel W. Hoyt Paul F. Poehler, Jr. Helen F. Spooner Constance Ruocco George R. White Ethel L. Wright Ruth E. Morrison Mrs. William Q. Fitzgerald Mrs. Barbara P. McCarthy Mrs. Jeannette Guttridge Mrs. Agnes C. Manning Mrs. Patricia Lundberg Mrs. Faye M. Burgess Mrs. Susan B. Guy Mrs. Marie T. Palmer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 Social Studies Art Social Studies Science Vocal Music Science Health & Science Physical Education Science SPECIAL Subject Taught Health, Safety & Physical Education Director Elementary Art Director of Music Reading Consultant Remedial Reading Elementary Coordi- nator Elementary Vocal Music Physical Education Instrumental Music Dietitian ADAMS SCHOOL Univ. of Illinois, B.S. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 2 Mass. School of Art, B.S.Ed. 11 North Adams T. C., B.S.Ed. 12 Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 7 Boston Univ., B.S. Music, M. Music 1 Graceland Junior College, A.A. Boston Univ., B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 1 Springfield College, B.S. 4 Sargent, B.S.P. E. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. Where Educated Springfield College, B.P.E. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Yrs. in Lex. 27 N. E. School of Design 27 Boston Univ., B. Music, M. Ed. 10 Wheelock College Boston Univ., B.S., M.A. 13 Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 6 Dartmouth College, B.A. Columbia Univ., M.A. 2 Framingham T. C. 30 Sargent College, B.S. N. E. Conservatory of Music, B.A. 2 Keene T. C., B.S.Ed. Syracuse Univ., M.A. 12 Principal Plymouth Normal School, Boston Univ. Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Regis College, A.B. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Salem T. C., B.S. Valley City State T. C., North Dakota, B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Salem T. C. Boston Univ., B.S. Grade I " I It 11 11 11 " III " III " 111 34 16 1 9 3 4 8 6 192 ANNUAL REPORTS Mary L. Mooney Mary O'Rourke Katherine P. Becker Edith Alcorn Bertha L. Wahl Alice E. Edgecomb George H. Russell Mrs. Elsie P. Chapman Donald A. Fisher Mrs. Dianne Higgins Mrs. Gloria S. Maxon Miss Claire P. Sexton Mrs. Barbara A. Shaak Maria Petrakos Mary Pigott Mrs. Marjorie M. Richardson Mrs. Jean F. Hubbard Elizabeth A. Cronin Mrs. Jean MacLean Audrey J. Tufts Mrs. Jane W. Montgomery Ann M. Andreas Nancy J. Haley Mrs. Gloria M. Turgiss Jean G. French (resigned) Eileen R. Quirke Mrs. Ruth Stone Mary E. McDevitt John E. Jacobus Mrs. Ethel B. Bears Josephine Bailey Mary VanVolkenburgh Sally Jane O'Brien Mrs. Barbara W. Duncan Mrs. Rose R. Shattuck Mrs. Beverly Webb Begley " IV IV " IV V V " VI " VI Special Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Mount Saint Mary, B.S. in Ed. 1 Smith College, B.A. Harvard Univ., M. in Ed. — Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 15 Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 2 Gorham T. C., B.S.Ed. 10 Boston Univ., A.A., B.S.Ed. 3 Aroostook State Normal School 26 FISKE SCHOOL Principal Boston Univ., B.S. in Business Administration, M. of Ed. 1 Grade I Lesley College, B.S.Ed. 4 " I Framingham T. C., B.S. in Ed. — " I Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Montclair State T. C., B.A., M.A. II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. II Boston T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 II Wheelock College, B.S.Ed. 2 II Wheelock College, B.S.Ed. — 111 Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. — 111 Truro Normal School 5 III Tufts College, A.B. 2 IV Mount Holyoke College, B.A. — IV Emmanuel College, B.S. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 1 " IV Wheaton College, B.A. Boston College, M.A. 1 " IV Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed 7 V Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 4 " V Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 7 VI Boston Univ., A.B., A.M. VI Emmanuel College, A.B. Boston T. C., M.Ed. 1 VI Boston Univ., B.S., Ed.M. 3 FRANKLIN SCHOOL Principal Grade I " I " II Salem T. C. Gorham T. C., B.S.Ed. Bates College, B.A. Boston Univ., M.Ed. Goucher College, B.A. Lesley College, B.S.Ed. Fitchburg T. C. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 8 6 6 2 8 Mrs. Marcia S. Pike Mrs. Dorothy L. Colby Merrel A. Collard, Jr. Mrs. Theresa Blandino Nancy J. Mitchell Susan Cooper Ann R. Sullivan Natalie Carpenter Violette Dubois Mrs. Marion E. Michaelis Mrs. Mary A. Delsie Mrs. Irene S. Roche Mrs. Josephine C. Hawkins Jean E. Dwyer Alexander B. Cumming TOWN OF LEXINGTON " IV " V " VI Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., A.B., Ed.M. HANCOCK SCHOOL 193 5 Grade I Boston Univ., B.S.Ed., M.Ed. 9 " I Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 4 " II Lesley College, B.S.Ed. 1 " II Boston State T. C., B.S.Ed. — " III North Adams T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 " III Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 8 IV Keene Normal School, B.S. 26 IV Hyannis State T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 V Fitchburg T. C. 4 VI Bridgewater T. C. 4 V & VI Univ. of Maine, B.A. 1 HARRINGTON SCHOOL Principal Carmella Tringale Grade I Mrs. Grace Clem I Joan M. Obey Charlotte MacDavitt Mrs. Elsa Noy Mabel M. Lamott Tanya Withington Patricia LeClair Helen MacLeod Lopre (Mrs.) Dorothy Haughey Marjorie V. Walsh Iris Rentzeperies Mrs. Evelyn T. Puopolo Edward P. Mabardi Mrs. Nancy Jo Lake John Thomas Margaret A. Keefe Mrs. Jeanette M. Ayvazian Barbara Jean Silk Wende Chrisman I I I I I I III III III IV " IV " V " V " V " VI " VI Gorham N. S., B.S.Ed. Columbia Univ., M.A. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Salem T. C. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Oberlin College, A.B. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston State T. C., B.S.Ed. Wellesley College, B.A. Harvard Univ., Ed.M. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Radcliffe College, A.B. Boston State T. C., B.S.Ed.. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. Univ. of Colorado, B.A. Univ. of Mass., B.A. Boston Univ., M.Ed. MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL Principal Grade I „ I Keene Normal School, B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.A. Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Lowell State T. C., B.S.Ed. Stanford Univ., B.A. Harvard Univ., Ed.M. a 8 3 3 1 1 28' 11. 2 194 Rita Wall Mrs. Clara J. Murphy Mrs. Suzanne Knoop Nancy O'Hara Mrs. Genevra M. Guernsey Nancy Lord Mildred Trop Eleanor P. Lowe Helen F. Blinkhorn Evelyn Andelman Mrs. Grace I. Holmes Robert A. Noy Mrs. Maureen M. Geaghan Margery McKenney Mrs. Mary E. Neville Elizabeth Manson Regina F. McKenna Mrs. Deborah B. Atwood Dorothea Phair Marie G. Watson Daniel F. Horgan (resigned) Mary M. Kinneen Mary T. Fawcett Hilda L. Maxfield Mrs. Mildred B. Gale Mrs. Hester L. Hayden Mrs. Virginia L. Sargent Elizabeth C. Cluin Carolyn M. Young Mrs. Arline S. Ballard Marion M. Marston Martha Basile Barbara A. McAloon ANNUAL REPORTS " II " II IV IV IV V V VI VI Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., Ed.M. 7 Fitchburg T. C. Boston Univ., B.S. Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston College T. C., B.S.Ed. — Maryville College, Tenn., A.B. 1 Pembroke College, A.B. Harvard Univ., Ed.M. 1 Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 3 Boston Univ., A.A. & B.S. 1 Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 20 Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 4 Univ. of Mass., B.A. 2 Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. Vallejo College, Calif., A.A. 1 Simmons College, B.S. 3 1 MUNROE SCHOOL Principal and Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 8 Grade V Grade I Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 12 1 Swarthmore College, B.A. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 1 " II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 9 III Univ. of New Hampshire, B.A. 1 IV Emmanuel College, A.B. Boston Univ., M.Ed. V Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. — VI Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Special Emmanuel College, B.A. Boston Univ., M.Ed. 21 Special Pembroke College, A.B. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. PARKER SCHOOL Principal Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 13 Grade I Keene T. C., B.S. 10 " I Wheelock College, Univ. of Pa., Columbia Univ., T. C. 1 I Plymouth T. C., B.S.Ed. 10 II Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 10 II Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 8 111 George Washington Univ., A.B. — II I Washington State T. C. 26 IV Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 10 IV Wheaton College, B.A. 2 Mrs. Barbara B. Anderson Mary G. Leahy Mrs. Delores K. Smothers TOWN OF LEXINGTON V Stephens College, A.A. Cornell Univ., B.S. V Hunter College, B.A. VI Univ. of Dubuque, B.A. 195 MAINTENANCE MEN William P. Casey, 1063 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2 -4566 Edward M. Stevens, 3 Mead Court, Salem Salem 5557 -W Arthur R. Linfield, 58 Oak Street VO 2 -9142 CUSTODIANS Senior High School George H. Doughty, Jr. (Head Custodian), 75 Paul Rvere Road VO 2 -5866 John L. Blodgett, 15 Hilltop Avenue VO 2 -5538 Archie McLellan, 24 Fletcher Avenue None Stephen F. Lichtenberg, 6 Hayes Lane VO 2 -1 196 Walter J. McDonald, 151 East Street None Alfred Welton, 28 Reed Street VO 2 -5759 Junior High School Thomas F. Bentley, 30 Cedar Street None Anthony J. Janusas, 12 Tucker Avenue VO 2 -4156 Thomas F. Ryan, Jr., 29 Shirley Street VO 2 -4575 Robert A. Mercer, 140 Holland Road, Somerville SO 6 -4668 Adams School Thomas Sullivan, 17 Curve Street VO 2 -2371 Fiske School Frederick Fitzgibbon, 128 Hardy Pond Road, Waltham TW 4-3249 James A. Wiggins, R. F. D. #1, Exeter, N. H. President 2 -3973 Franklin School Clarence E. MacPhee, 14 Baker Avenue VO 2 -2359 Hancock School David Kidd, 7 Butler Avenue VO 2 -9532 Harrington School Duncan Swan, 23 Bedford Street VO 2 -2408 Joseph Bluteau, 46 Marion Street, Somerville SO 6 -0829 196 ANNUAL REPORTS Hastings School Oscar S. Heimlich, 794 Massachusetts Avenue VO 2 -4482 Salem 5166 -J Parker School VO 2 -1402 VO 2 -3833 Munroe School Armand J. Jean, 3 Ropes Street, Salem Louis A. Bonney, 261 Waltham Street James A. Day, Jr., 36 Vaille Avenue TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Dental Clinic has continued its expanded program during 1956. This has been the first full year during which the Clinic has been served by two part time dentists, each of whom gave two mornings per week. The results of this increased service are reflected in the statistics in table 1. It will be noted that there were half as many emergency cases in 1956 as in 1955, and that fewer new patients were admitted to the Clinic. This has meant that the patients who were admitted to the Clinic have had more regular treatment and that more of their work has been carried to completion. It has also resulted in an increase in the number of fillings and x -rays done in the Clinic and a decrease in the number of extractions. Dr. James A. Malloy and Dr. William Wayda have continued to serve the Clinic as dentitsts, and Miss Catherine Megerdichian as dental hygienist. The ele- mentary school examination program as carried out by Miss Megerdichian is dis- cussed in table 2. For the past two years the Lexington dentists have assisted in the examination of the Senior High students. This year the dentists felt that these examinations were not adequate because no x -rays were taken and that they were a duplication of what the dentists did in their private offices. As an alternative the dentists agreed to give the dental hygienist a list of the names of the Junior and Senior High School students who are their regular patients. When these lists have been completed Miss Megerdichian will examine those students who are not listed. The dental health education program in the elementary schools has been carried on by Miss Megerdichian. The program in the Junior and Senior High Schools has also remained unchanged. During the past year the Dental Clinic Committee issued a brochure describing the three aspects of the dental program in the Lexington schools: education, examination, and treatment. The question of eligibility for treatment in the Clinic was also discussed. This brochure was sent home to each parent and has brought about a better understanding of the Clinic and its func- tions. DENTAL CLINIC REPORT — Fillings — — Extractions — No. of Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. Treat- Clean - School Patients Teeth Teeth Teeth Teeth ments ings Adams 22 16 101 7 0 24 4 Fiske 14 16 40 7 2 4 3 Franklin 3 4 19 0 0 0 2 Hancock 4 14 31 1 0 0 2 Harrington 7 0 30 0 0 0 0 Hastings 13 9 75 2 4 0 6 Munroe 16 30 65 2 1 7 3 Parker 4 0 14 2 0 4 1 Junior High 47 0 251 2 8 8 10 Senior High 41 0 466 0 15 13 7 Totals 171 89 1092 23 30 60 38 198 ANNUAL REPORTS Number of New Patients Number Finished Total Number of Fillings and Treatments Number of X -Rays Taken Total Number of Extractions Number of Emergency Cases Treated Total of Fees Collected Hours Operated 1955 1956 56 33 88 114 957 1243 93 186 84 53 51 25 $117.00 $147.50 294 387 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENING EXAMINATION BY DENTAL HYGIENIST Tongue Depressor and Available Illumination No. No. Referred School Examined to the Home Adams 426 44 Fiske 572 34 Franklin 254 30 Hancock 266 30 Maria Hastings 486 55 Munroe 256 15 Harrington and Parker Schools will be done by the hygienist in January. Respectfully submitted, CLARE A. BURKE JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH DOROTHY P. RICH, Chairman REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 hereby submit the report of the Collector's Department for the year ending December 31, 1956. Amount outstanding December 31, 1955 $ 255,630.77 Amount committed in 1956 3,516,161.36 '$3,771,792.13 Collected, abated, apportioned or transferred in 1956 3,370,615.19 Amount outstanding December 31, 1956 $ 401,176.94 Respectfully submitted, ETHEL U. RICH, Collector of Taxes TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 200 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the calendar year ending December 31st, 1956. PERSONNEL Garage 2 Grass 11 Kitchen 2 Mattress 1 Oil Burner 4 Oven 2 Rubbish 2 Store 1 T. V. Set 2 Tenement Block 2 Truck Fire 1 Washing Machine 1 Wires Burning 2 Woods 6 The manual force of the Fire Department as of this date consists of fifty (50) TOTAL 79 men, of which thirty -four (34) are permanently employed and sixteen (16) are CaII Men. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Clerk, and one (1) other member. MUTUAL AID LEXINGTON TO: Arlington 6 The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief Engineer, one (1) Deputy Chief, Burlington 1 three (3) Captains, (One Master Mechanic), two (2) Lieutenants, twenty -seven (27) Concord 4 Privates, and one (1) Woman Clerk, part -time. (One permanent member deceased Waltham 6 and one appointed to replace him). Woburn 3 The Call Force consists of sixteen (16) men. 20 TO LEXINGTON FROM: APPARATUS Arlington 12 Headquarters Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers, one Bedford 1 (1) Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Rescue Truck, one (1) five - hundred (500) gallon Belmont 1 pumper combination brush fire truck, one (1) Triple Combination pumper 750 gal- Concord 1 Ions (Civilian Defense), one (1) General Maintenance Truck (Former Special Service Waltham 4 Truck), and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance. Massachusetts Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pump- ers and one (1) Hose Truck (in reserve). ALARM SUMMARY 19 WHILE COVERING LEXINGTON STATIONS: Arlington answered 2 Waltham 2 The above listed personnel and apparatus answered a total of 766 alarms during the year as recorded in the following tabulation: 4 BELL ALARMS Automobiles 1 Barn 1 STILL ALARMS Cellar 2 Accidents 109 Chimney 3 Acetylene Torch 1 Dump 1 Animal Rescue 9 Dwellings 13 Assistance 5 False 18 Auto 24 Freight Car 1 Burning Detail 2 (Two second alarms were struck for year of 1956). TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 Brush 16 Chair 1 Check Wiring 2 Chimney 4 Construction Flare 2 Dishwasher 1 Dump 58 Dwelling 1 Edison Pole 3 Electric Dryer 1 " Fixture 3 " Iron 1 " Stove 2 Fire Alarm 2 Gas Leak 3 Gas Spill 6 Gas Water Heater 3 Grass 177 Hay Pile 1 Heater 1 Health Protection 16 Incinerator 2 Investigate 20 Leaky Refrigerator 3 Leaves 8 Live Wires 8 Lock Out 14 Logs 2 Needless 4 Oil Burner 10 Oil Tank Leak 5 Oven 2 Patrolling 2 Peat 3 Person Choking 2 Pine Grove 2 Public Safety 3 Rescue Operation 1 Resuscitation 13 Rope - Flag Pole 2 Rubbish 7 Search 1 Shack 3 Sprinkler 1 Standby 21 Supply Lights 1 T. V. Set 3 Tires Burning 1 Tree 3 Truck Accident 3 Truck Fire 6 Wash Cement From Street 1 Washing Machine 7 202 ANNUAL REPORTS Water Pipe Broken Wetting - Down Woods TOTAL GRAND TOTAL Bell Alarms Mutual Aid Still Alarms Covered by Arlington and Waltham while on Mutual Aid 10 2 33 663 79 20 663 4 766 The apparatus travelled a total of 6410.0 miles, and used the following in ex- tinguishing fires during 1956: 125 ft. of 1/2" hose 8,900 ft. 11/2" hose 75,650 ft. 3 /a" hose 14,650 ft. 21/2" hose Number of lights used 49 Feet of cable used 11,000 Feet of ladders used 866 Total hours pumped 46 hrs. 16 min. Elapsed time total alarms 489 hrs. 14 min. Elapsed time bell alarms 37 hrs. 1 min. Elapsed time mutual 40 hrs. 11 min. FIRE LOSSES FOR YEAR 1956 Value of buildings involved by fire $181,350.00 Estimate Toss of buildings involved by fire 24,600.00 Estimate loss contents involved by fire 8,320.00 Loss paid on buildings involved by fire 25,551.72 Loss paid contents involved by fire 10,723.80 Loss per capita for year — 1956 $ 1.5771 VETERANS MEMORIAL AMBULANCE Total runs since 1940 3112 Total miles since 1940 46049 Total runs during 1956 277 Total miles during 1956 3406 INSPECTIONS The following inspections were conducted during the year and are considered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum: Public and Mercantile inspections -1956 850 Inspecting, testing fire alarm boxes -1956 439 Underground tank inspection for inflammable storage 1956: Fuel Oil 29 Gasoline 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 Inspections made and permits issued: Oil storage (new) " (renewals) Blasting (new) " (renewals) Propane Bottle Gas Range Burners " (renewals) Inflammable Fluids (Gasoline) (new) Gas Fired Boilers & Heaters —high pressure low Removing and transporting empty gasoline tanks Reinspections — Blasting Reinspections of oil burners (Due to vacant houses, viola- tions, etc.) Re- inspections of L. P. Gas Reinspections Public & Mercantile Reinspections of new construction Inspections made in conjunction with State Fire Marshall's office to investigate and determine causes of fires Complaints investigated regarding fire hazards to be cor- rected Convalescent and nursing home inspections Church and church property Day nurseries inspected Extinguishers chceked and refilled during 1956 Requests for information 433 6 21 72 17 2 5 6 8 5 15 448 20 16 58 4 43 13 17 10 390 64 An approximate total of 784 man hours were required to conduct above inspec- tions, checking and refilling extinguishers, and inspecting and testing fire alarm boxes. FIRE PREVENTION Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools at various intervals during the yea r. Men were detailed to places of public assembly, when requested, as a fire pre- ventative measure. MISCELLANEOUS The necessary funds were appropriated at the March Town Meeting to allow the following projects to be done in the year 1956: 1. The exterior of the Center Station was painted. 2. The final section of the hot top program was completed at the Center Station. 3. The CKVW generator formerly at the Center Station was moved to the Mass. Ave. Station and installed. Both stations are now protected by emergency lighting equipment. 4. The department deeply regrets to record the death of Capt. Howard Fisk on April 25th. Late in the year Capt. Stephen Broughall retired because of ill health. 5. Five new fire alarm boxes were installed in the following locations continuing our annual program: 204 ANNUAL REPORTS Winchester Drive and Fiske Road Box 1513 Hastings Road and Charles Road " 4131 Hutchinson Road and Webster Road " 6431 Trotting Horse Drive and Peacock Farm Road " 2711 Wyman Road at No. 20 " 3513 6. The underground cable running from Waltham Street and Mass. Ave. to the Town Office Building was replaced. 7. Overhead wires were replaced on Bedford Street from Harrington Road to Reed Street. 8. Two new Lieutenants were appointed in November: Henri Fradette and Charles Spidle. 9. All fire alarm boxes mounted on poles plus pedestal boxes were painted. RECOMMENDATIONS We make the following recommendations to be considered by the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The replacement of old water mains from Mass. Ave. up Sylvia St. and from Mass. Ave. up Pelham, Rd. 2. Tie in the following water mains: Marrett Rd. to Hudson Rd. along Spring St., Abbott Rd. to Oakland St., Camelia Place to Hancock Ave. along Allen St. to Blossom St. 3. Clean water mains along Marrett Rd. from Mass. Ave. to Waltham St. Stetson St. from Meriam to Oakland St. 4. Extend water main from Fairview Ave. to Marrett Rd. Hutchinson Rd. out to Concord Pike. 5. Place hydrant in Lincoln St. dump and run water main to same. 6. The program of correcting elevation of hydrants should be continued throughout the town. All hydrants should be checked annually to de- termine condition. In closing the Board of Fire Commissioners would like to extend their thanks to the members of the Fire Department for their efficiency and courtesy in carry- ing out their duty; also, to the Police Department as well as to other town depart- ments for their cooperation. We would also like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen for their assistance throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE C. SHELDON, Chairman HAROLD E. ROEDER WILLIAM P. FITZGERALD Board of Fire Commissioners TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my Report as Building Inspector for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1956. Number of Permits Granted 521 Cash Received from Permits $6,268 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Single family dwellings 308 $3,804,700.00, Additions and Alterations 117 758,717.00 Town Office Building 1 266,000.00 Recreation Center 1 900,000.00 Churches 3 717,000.00 Restaurant 1 30,000.00 Stores 4 228,000.00 Garages 30 61,073.00 Porches 4 5,450.00 - Tool Houses 5 5,525.00 Greenhouses 2 6,750.00 Swimming Pools 5 15,630.00 Model Cottage 1 3,000.00 Barn 1 925.00 Signs 5 1,175.00 Barber Pole 1 100.00 Foundations 6 84,100.00 Demolitions 13 4,000.00 Renewals 13 521 $6,892,045.00 In the year 1956, 128 fewer permits were issued than in the record- breaking year of 1955 and it was our second biggest year in total valuation. Notably in this year there has been issued permits for three new churches: St. Bridgid's Church, Church of Our Redeemer, The Methodist Church and the permit for the million dollar Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center. Interesting also is the appearance of five permits for private swimming pools and then in what might be considered a more reactionary step, one permit for a barn. The Building Department wishes to express appreciation to all the departments who have rendered assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, DONALD K. I RW I N, Building Inspector 206 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1956 for electrical work installed in the Town of Lexington. Permits Granted 903 New Houses Wired 375 Oil Burners Installed 443 Electric Ranges Installed 34 Additions 128 Hot Water Heaters Installed 23 Alterations 11 Electric Dryers Installed 71 Temporary Services 45 Dish Washers Installed 15 Electric Garbage Disposals 19 Post Lights Installed 10 Gas Heaters Installed 27 Gasoline Pumps Installed 22 Air Conditioning Units Installed 24 Flood Lights Installed 23 Commercial Installations 53 Telephone Booths 6 Emergency Generator Sets Installed 2 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health called for the inspection of The Fairlawn Nursing Home, Stedman Home for the Aged and The Lexington Home for the Aged. The year 1956 has shown a slight drop in new homes but a decided increase in additional installations. With the building of the Grey Nun's School, St. Bridgid's Church, Church of Our Redeemer, The Methodist Church, the Manhattan Office Building, the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center and the addition to the Lexington High School it has been a busy year. I wish to thank the Building Inspector and Department, the Superintendent of Public Works and the members of the Fire Department for their assistance. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT K. JEREMIAH, Wire Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TREASURER - 1956 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 207 To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library: Herewith is presented the report for 1956 of the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Cary Memorial Library. Balance on hand January 1, 1956 $3,216.53 RECEIPTS Fines, etc. $5,455.04 Investment Fund 1,218.72 Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund 18.75 Gifts for Memorial Books 96.00 Sale of B. & O. and B. & M. R. R. Bonds 2,237.50 Total Income EXPENDITURES Books Institutional Dues Salary of Treasurer Conference Expenses Safe Deposit Box Brokers' Commissions 26 Shares First National Bank of Boston 15 Shares National City Bank of New York Sarah E. Raymond Fund Bookplates and Plaque Miscellaneous Total Expenditures $3,349.14 30.00 300.00 126.49 5.00 17.02 1,576.25 945.00 152.30 9.35 Balance on Hand December 31, 1956 Balance Divided as Follows: General Fund $4,293.27 Alice Butler Cary Fund 467.03 Jane Phinney Fund 30.68 Goodwin Musical Fund 162.47 Laura M. Brigham Fund 372.19 George Walter Sarano Fund 24.64 War Parents Book Fund 298.05 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond Fund 83.66 9,026.01 $12,242.54 208 ANNUAL REPORTS EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY Balance on Hand January 1, 1956 $219.16 RECEIPTS Fines, etc. Investment Fund Total Income Books EXPENDITURES $672.40 226.12 898.52 $1,117.68 745.77 Balance on Hand December 31, 1956 $371.91 All of the December 31, 1956 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines amounting to $53.57 which were in transit on December 31, 1956. Respectfully submitted, RALPH A. NASON, Treasurer REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending De- 6,510.55 cember 31, 1956. $5,731.99 $5,731.99 All the December 31, 1956 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines amounting to $571.28 and In- vestment Account income amounting to $15.00 which were in transit on December 31, 1956. Number of Permits Granted 601 Cash Received from Permits $1,667.50 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Fixtures Permits New Installations 2963 355 Alterations 272 128 Replacements 176 118 Permits Cancelled 0 3411 601 Complaints 29 I wish to thank all the Town Departments and particularly the Building Inspector and Wire Inspector for their co- operation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN B. BYRNE, JR., Plumbing Inspector REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE — CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY — 1956 with Ralph A. Nason, Treasurer 0 0 u u m TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209 E 00000tntn v 00000 o 00 o 0 o V OOOO to N. N.00 ul C)u)Otn 0 o0 0 0 u1 ao O OOV 6. M MN n 0 r ON. O O.o 0 u ^ 4 M el MN `) N M-- .O O ' ol co N N Eli O 0 0 0 0 O W O O O 0 0 N. 0 0 W M 0 0 0 0 0 0 fM 0 0 0 0 0 Min O O ill 00 7 O O 0 O O CS O O O 0 O 4 N 0 O N M m 0 0 0 0 0 o O. 0 0 0 0 0 '0 0 0 M 0 o0 0000 ^000 0 0 ,o. 0 0 0; in ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ N ,. , V , Identification � O co M O D, to 0 0. oo co ' co o V N u) M M t� •O u1 u)oj V h`ONN so el uo 0 N. ^ n�tnMUV Lo c0 M M N (`I ^ ^ M 00 ri CD ww 00 v;) NNN O`M.O C00 V N� �•OU NM a00N M,_NI.N V n t'7N�n v0 se 0 CV el 70 N ^Os0, �N2E N O. tnNr SON. in^ V u1 u1 co ��N Q NM M•o sww V VU 0 0 M M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ct N N t•') N N N N N �, 0 u7' Nr') - -- OV - - y c.o. N. O rnrnrn 00,O. 0. }ig .- ^^ c O m o) V o o • , V) Q „ CU 0 0 C U d) o c m n vU m mU �c UU o m w ue . ' ) . > `0 m —I 71-3 � o u m 0 c �o •> . Z Ch u ao u m o c O W In N° - c U , L N R m 7, 06 ,3 '3071)_"3 • O 0 W 1- � O N D_ F- N ✓, _ ,R LL c c 'U 06 to 0 �� O W �m O_0-OQ u c-0 } u ,o o c mN u c c t.= o m 0 o c o T.'0 6.c oZ V 'c E ,R vii m .c roam JZ<v, mZ =m O_J u 0 N n •0 0` m 0. 0, c 0 0 c 0` 0 0 CO 0 0 CO ce 3 V > V c s o_ To CZ 0 u ZZ Southern Pacific R. R. First National City Bank of N. Y. 210 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY —1956 — Continued Name of Fund Principal General $1 1,503.83 Leroy S. & Geneva Brown 4,000.00 Beals 1,100.00 Maria Cary 400.00 Book Purchase 1,000.00 Alice Butler Cary 2,500.00 Jane Phinney 300.00 Goodwin Musical 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham 3,100.00 George W. Sarano 300.00 War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00 Nelson W. Jenney 2,000.00 Pauline Burbank Peirce 1,000.00 Caira Robbins 300.00 Wellington Library 1,100.00 Emma Ostrom Nichols 1,000.00 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond 2,000.00 Total $34,503.83 Respectfully submitted, REV. HAROLD T. HANDLEY MRS. MILDRED B. MAREK REV. GEORGE W. CASEY • DONALD T. CLARK MRS. RUTH MOREY Investment Committee TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1956. GENERAL RELIEF The sum of $16,749.06 was expended for aid during the year 1956. During the year aid was granted for 40 cases, representing 75 persons, of the above 16 cases were family units consisting of 51 persons, the balance (24) representing individual cases. 15 of the above cases, totalling 31 persons, were Lexington settled aided by other cities and towns which were reimbursed by the town of Lexington. DISBURSEMENTS Administration Cash grants and additional aid Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and towns REIMBURSEMENTS $8,512.33 8,976.69 5,176.08 Commonwealth of Mass. ( *Not available for use) $1,458.76 Other Cities and Towns ( *Not available for use) 1,310.28 Recovery Account 3,090.00 Cancelled Checks 57.00 Net Cost to Town $22,665.10 5,916.04 $16,749.06 * The items "not available for use" are credited to Excess and Deficiency Account and do not revert back for use in this Department. SETTLEMENTS — GENERAL RELIEF Lexington Settlements Other Cities and Towns State (no settlement) Institutions 8 Families 8 Singles 1 Family 0 Single 0 Families 3 Singles 3 0 Families 0 5 Singles 5 23 8 5 persons persons 0 0 persons persons 212 ANNUAL REPORTS Lexington Settled cases aided by other cities and towns 7 Families 23 persons 8 Singles 8 " J 16 Families — 51 persons 24 Singles — 24 " 40 Cases AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Seventeen cases aided during 1956. There were 12 cases being aided on January 1, 1956 and 5 cases added during the year. Four cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 13 cases on December 31, 1956. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $16,706 -22 Administration (F. G.) (Available for use) REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share -Aid *(Available for use) $7,603.16 Federal Share -Admin (Available for use) 1,866.44 State Share -Aid (Not available for use) 5,815.25 Cancelled checks $ 16,706.22 15,284.85 Net Cost to town $1,421.37 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE During 1956 there were 146 citizens who received this class of assistance. As of January 1956, there were 127 active cases. During the year 19 cases were approved for assistance and 15 cases were closed by death and 6 for other reasons, leaving 125 cases as of December 31, 1956. During the year 13 applications were denied or withdrawn. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $134,721.04 Lexington settled cases aided by other cities and towns 4,001.91 Administration (Federal Grants) 5,096.73 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal -Aid *(Available for use) $48,512.43 Federal - Admin. (Available for use) 4,861.90 State Funds (Not available for use) 58,291.12 Other Cities and Towns (Not available for use) 3,827.99 Recoveries 2,599.97 Cancelled checks 39.55 Meal Tax Receipts (Not available for use) 3,079.10 Net Cost to Town $143,818.68 $121,212.06 $22,606.62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Eighteen cases aided during 1956. 12 cases were receiving assistance January 1, 1956 and 6 cases added during the year. 9 cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 9 cases on December 31, 1956. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $17,965.09 Administration (F. G.) *(Available for use) 1,350.42 $19,315.51 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share -Aid *(Available for use) $5,771.87 Federal Share - Admin. (Available for use) 549.34 State Share -Aid (Not available for use) 8,241.08 State Share - Admin. (Not available for use) 274.67 Cancelled checks 15.70 $14,852.66 Net Cost to Town $4,462.85 At this time the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation for the understanding and cooperation shown by many of the Town's citizens and Charitable Agencies. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F. LOMBARD, Chairman HOWARD H. DAWES ROBERT K. TAYLOR JOHN A. SELLARS 214 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1956. Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1956. I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the performance of our duties during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. 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Q)f- li �' H E 0_ 3 g tqL i o C7 0 o) N E j m Fr 2 .Y .3 'X o Z ..- Ycccamwo��o> X d N 7 7 w c C °) 3 0)0 .N u Q W J 0_) 3 3 0) '; u o • -; •E m O 0 Z2 0 J2 .S o :_a a a a m m o) 1- >QQ «£OOF-w2> TOWN OF LEXINGTON 219 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) 109 Animals Cared For (Stray) 43 Automobiles Reported Stolen 9 Automobiles Recovered 16 Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 162 Bicycles Reported Stolen 51 Bicycles Recovered 53 Buildings Found Open 148 Committed to Insame Hospitals 7 Fire Alarms Responded To 64 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted 83 Lost Dogs Reported 375 Lost Dogs Returned to Owners 100 Messages Delivered 91 Missing Persons Investigated 57 Public Utilities Notified of Defects 167 Reports and Complaints Investigated 2,706 Speed Checks 474 Street Lights Reported Out 163 Sudden Deaths Investigated 5 Transients Accommodated 17 Vacant Houses Reported 1,116 Parking Meter Violations 98 Summonses Served 639 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #31 61,019 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #32 9,492 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #33 62,446 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #34 16,114 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS January 78 February 57 March 77 April 53 May 37 June 45 July 32 August 28 September 35 October 29 November 45 December 94 TOTAL 610 Personal Injury Accidents 299 Fatal Accidents 3 Persons Injured 485 Persons Killed 3 220 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Your Planning Board has experienced a very active year on several different fronts. Contrary to the expectations of some of our citizens, the volume of new subdivisions has not lessened as a result of the 1953 change to larger minimum lot sizes. The load of paper work has shown a material increase, due mainly to the additional duties imposed on the Board under the revised Subdivision Control Law. The proposal for the Historic Districts legislation required considerable time and study. Other studies during the year have concerned such matters as changes in zoning districts; State Department of Public Works highway plans; petitions relat- ing to construction within the A -1 District; additional recreation sites. In an effort to keep abreast of the current work Toad, the Board found it neces- sary to schedule extra meetings during the last months of the year. In spite of the relatively heavy administrative load, the Board is able to report material prog- ress in its planning function. An effort has been made to define more clearly the general policy cf the present Board in several major fields of its activity. Among other things, requirements for approval of subdivision plans have been strength- ened in certain aspects where deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. Appended to, and made a part of, this report is that of our Planning Director, Samuel P. Snow. His accounting offers greater detail on many aspects of Board activity. We feel that Mr. Snow is doing a real service for the Town, and is mak- ing satisfactory progress on the Master Plan despite continual administrative inter- ruptions. If the Board is successful in securing an appropriation for an office secre- tary, it appears certain that a much greater proportion of his time may be devoted to the planning function. During the past year, an increasing percentage of his total effort has had to be expended on administrative and routine duties. Our Board has made every effort to cooperate with other Town departments, officials and agencies, and has received willing assistance from them where our problems and projects have overlapped. The increasing complexity of Planning Board problems has made it desirable to call upon Town Counsel for frequent guid- ance and advice. We express our appreciation to all who have assisted us during the year. It appears that the Board may anticipate an equally active year in 1957, and looks forward to the continued assistance of citizens of the Town as they may be able to render service for the good of all concerned. Respectfully submitted, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD DONALD D. HATHAWAY, Chairman CHARLES T. ABBOTT ALAN G. ADAMS LEVI G. BURNELL, JR. THOMAS S. GRINDLE WILBUR M. JAQUITH TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR 'Lexington Planning Board 'Gentlemen: 221 I submit herewith a report of my activities for 1956 as Planning Director for Lexington. In brief, it can be said that of these activities, administrative work continues to be "the tail that wags the dog." MEETINGS Sixty -four regular and special meetings were held this year, including one hear- ing in regard to the Board's proposed zoning changes. The number of meetings represent a 28.7% increase over the number held last year and a 34.6% increase in the total elapsed time of the meetings themselves. I attended all these meet- ings at which time, among other things, under the subdivision control law action was taken on 103 Form A applications —a 6.2% increase over last year, 7 pre- liminary and 15 definitive plan applications and 2 modifications of definitive plans. In addition I attended over 30 evening meetings of various organizations and agencies. CONFERENCES During regular office hours I have had over 300 conferences with land develop - ers, realtors, engineers, citizens, town officials, citizen boards, and others regard- ing subdividing land, filing Form A applications, zoning, recreation areas, school sites, regular planning board activities, town affairs, etc. Over 60 conferences with town officials and citizen boards and many other conferences with individuals have required in excess of 15 minutes per meeting. In addition to these I have not attempted to keep an account of the numerous telephone conferences which have been of equal duration. It is estimated that almost half of the conferences noted above have been in connection with various aspects of the subdivision control law. Many individuals discussed procedural problems or sought informal opinions in regard to subdivision design. The checking of applications and plans, preparation of advertising, send- ing of notices to abutters, and the other routine work for each individual suddivision involved considerable work also. SUBDIVISION PLANS The process of approving, disapproving, or modifying a subdivision plan might be classified as administrative work. However, the studies involved in checking pro- posals and relating them to neighborhood and major street plan concepts is really a planning function. While oftentimes a considerable amount of my time has to be devoted to these studies, I consider that it is some of the most valuable spent. Adoption of the studies as Board recommendations and compliance by the land developers means that another part of the long range development plan for Lex- ington is effectuated. TOWN MAPS In addition there are certain services which we offer other town agencies and the public. One of these involves town maps, concerning which as far as new streets 222 ANNUAL REPORTS and developments are concerned the Board has the greatest knowledge. I spent about a week last spring revising a street and precinct map and street guide for the town, combining these into one publication and eliminating the necessity of pre- paring three publications of different sizes. The expenses involved were shared equally by the Selectmen and the Planning Board, the Selectmen's office having charge of the sale and distribution of these maps. COMMITTEES A third phase of my administrative duties has concerned itself with serving on or with committees. Included in the statistics are numbers of meetings or confer- ences I have held with these committees. The conferences include assisting the school sites committee with suggestions and data. I was disappointed that my time was so limited that I could not aid the committee to the degree I thought I should. I have also served with Mr. Gayor and Chief Rycroft as Lexington's Traffic Com- mittee. BOARD OF APPEALS PETITIONS A fourth administrative function has involved gathering information and pre- paring recommendations regarding petitions to be heard by the Board of Appeals. During the year the Planning Board took action on 23 of these petitions. SECRETARIAL DUTIES Another phase of my administrative activities has centered around what might be classified as secretarial work. The combination of administrative and planning work is such that I usually arrive at the office 45 minutes to an hour before 9 a. m. and stay the same length of time after 5 p. m. Additional work in the evenings and on week -ends has enabled me to keep up with the more important demands on my time. To give you some idea of how consuming this has been, I took several random three -week samples from my diary to discover that I have averaged approx- imately 56 hours a week on regular planning board work. The Board's December decision to have its office open only during mornings and Friday afternoons dur- ing the week has helped in concentrating administrative work during these hours and in allowing additional time for planning work. PLANNING ASSISTANT In spite of the dominance of adminstrative duties, there has been substantial progress in planning work. This has been brought about to a large degree by the employment of a planner during the latter half of the year. The Board has been fortunate, indeed, in obtaining the services of Bruce Howlett, a graduate student in planning at Harvard. Mr. Howlett has had some previous planning experience in Canada and in addition is very capable, cooperative, of pleasing personality and is willing to assume responsibilities. With the minimum of guidance he has been able to translate into effective schemes my ideas and notes on plans for Lexington, at the same time contributing many suggestions of his own. I feel greatly en- couraged by the situation and trust that during 1957 we will be able to continue to work together until the late summer months at which time it is hoped that an over all preliminary will have evolved. The degree to which this is completed will depend largely upon how much relief I can obtain from the present administrative work load. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 LAND USE In the same order as listed in the master plan outline adopted by the Board, following is a statement of the accomplishments of our broad scale planning pro- gram. The preparation of a and use map in presentation form was the first task accomplished. This undertaking meant assembling land use survey notes, obtain- ing additional data in the field and mapping all information according to a stand- ard classification. The completed map gave increasing emphasis to the fact that residential and commercial development has mostly taken place along Lexington's old road system and that one of the town's greatest immediate planning needs is a major street plan. BASE MAP An engineering firm was engaged to prepare a completely revised base map of the town to be drawn at 400 scale and to be based upon the State Coordinate Sys- tem. The preliminary map is completed; it is expected that the map in final form will be ready this coming spring. Using the base map we will be able to reproduce photographically at small or large scales such maps or portions of the same as are needed for all planning purposes. We will also have an accurate base upon which to superimpose overlays of basic data, studies and proposed elements of Lexington's master plan. MIGRATION PATTERN To obtain a better idea of one of the components of Lexington's population growth, a study was undertaken to ascertain the migration pattern of persons com- ing to live in the town. A period of three years was studied in which the age, sex and occupation distribution of in- migrants was determined. At a later date this study will be extended and integrated with other population data and trends. The implications in terms of needed public facilities and services is already very evident from the limited data obtained. TRAFFIC SURVEYS Major emphasis has been placed upon a comprehensive study of Lexington's traffic problems, beginning with the preparation and conduction of a town center and supplementary survey this past summer and autumn. The success of this un- dertaking can be largely credited to the Town Planning Study Group of the League of Women Voters who rallied other League members and citizens in the town to assist in obtaining the needed traffic counts. Dr. Richard H. Battin of Arthur D. Little, Inc. volunteered and prepared with his colleagues an extraordinary amount of work in preparing punch cards and tabulating data by means of IBM equipment. MAJOR STREET PLANS Analysis of traffic volumes and movements from the collected data is almost completed. Completed also is a study and analysis of the town's accident pattern. A study of existing roadway widths in Lexington is partially completed. Additional information relating to traffic has been gathered from State agencies and the impact of the State highway program on Lexington is now being considered in relation to the town's existing traffic pattern. A preliminary study of conflicting street names was completed this past year also and a program adopted whereby recommenda- tions were and will be made at each town meeting to eliminate the more urgent 224 ANNUAL REPORTS problems in conflicting names. All this work has as its ultimate objective of course, the preparation of a Major Street Plan for Lexington. Part of this network study is completed. STREET OPTIONS In order that this plan may not be blocked by residential development, special attention is being given to obtaining street options where needed. One known example is the options for easements for the extension of Eldred Street from Justin to Grove Streets. Several others are under consideration. PUBLIC RECREATION There has been prepared in rough form a preliminary plan for the organization of a comprehensive system of public open spaces for recreation in proper relation to all other elements that comprise the town. In order to carry out this plan, land between Wyman Road and Route 128 was obtained as a gift for playground pur- poses from the late John Baskin. For the same purpose land between the Maria Hastings School and Route 128 was obtained from Mrs. Seabury in exchange for a sewer easement. Adjacent land from the same party is under option for purchase for playground purposes so that all land between the school and Route 128 may now be assembled into one parcel. In addition to these areas there is being prepared a plan of land now owned by the DeVries Construction Co., Inc. and situated easterly of the Sun Valley devel- opment between Lowell Street and the Winchester town line. Mr. George DeVries has agreed to give as a gift to the town this land for a recreation area. The site includes the highest land in Lexington and affords a panoramic view of the coun- tryside. SCHOOL SITES In an effort to integrate school and playground facilities I have recommended the acquisition of portions of the Andrews and Smith properties between Robinson Road and Grove Street as a site for a combined neighborhood playground and ele- mentary school. I have also recommended the acquisition of portions of the Lid - berg and adjacent properties for a combined town playground and junior high school site. Prior to and after the appointment of the present School Sites Committee, I have attended several meetings and held many conferences with various individ- uals and committees in regard to recommendations I have made, making special studies where necessary and obtaining additional data to aid in evaluating the sites. This work is continuing both in regard to the acquisition of recreation areas in themselves and in combination with school sites and, in my opinion, is aiding con- siderably in effectuating this phase of the Master Plan. HISTORIC DISTRICTS With the introduction by Boston and Nantucket and approval by the Massachu- setts Supreme Court of proposed historic districts legislation, the Board was en- couraged to develop its own bill to carry out the intent and purposes of its section of the master plan outline entitled "Architectural Plan." Studies were made of three proposed districts for Lexington and the bill drafted by Mr. Jaquith's diligent efforts. Speaking for myself, I feel the preparation of the bill, its enactment into law and its adoption by the Town is a real credit to the Planning Board and all those TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225 who assisted in this work. I have aided the newly created Historic Districts Com- missicn to organize its wo-k with data on final map preparation and general com- mission prccedure and will continue to give those concerned any assistance they may need. ZONING In regard to zoning, ai study was undertaken to determine the best existing practices for industry thro aghout the country. This was done with the thought in mind that it is insufficient to allocate for industrial use those areas best suited for such without a guiding p an. Observed were the regulations and ordinances for many cities and towns in addition to those located along Route 128. These were related to what were thought to be Lexington's needs particularly in regard to ob- taining adequate controls for potential development. In addition, existing practices and restrictive covenants and controls on unified industrial areas were studied to determine their effect on industrial location. As a result of these studies, proposed revision of that portion of Lexington's zoning by -law having to do with M 1 dis- tricts was presented to the Board. The proposed revision represents what was thought to be the latest thinking in industrial zoning techniques and was designed to protect the townspeople from undesirable industry as well as to encourage devel- opments of a suitable nature. PUBLIC RELATIONS There are a number of other projects under way but I believe that what has been written gives sufficient indication of the comprehensiveness of my work dur- ing 1956. I would like to add, however, that on my own time I have made a spe- cial effort to foster understanding and support of the Board's work, informing many individuals of our mutual program of studies. I have found a very real desire on the part of many to understand the nature of planning board work and town plan- ning in general. Because of this situation, I have made a special effort to inform the Town Planning Study Group of the League of Women Voters of the problems in connection with the development and administration of a master plan. I believe that work of this nature should be expanded further by each member of the Board. In my estimation there is a tremendous lack of knowledge of the Board's work. I close with a personal note by stating that I have very much enjoyed our as- sociation together in planning for Lexington. I look forward to the continuation of our mutual planning work during 1957. Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL P. SNOW, Planning Director 226 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1956 To the Citizens of Lexington: The Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library hereby submit their report for the year 1956. The Trustees consist of the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, and the Settled Ministers. They meet at least twice a year and appoint an Executive Committee of five which meets monthly. This year this Executive Committee is made up of the Rev. Harold Handley, President; Mrs. Leroy Marek, V. P.; the Rev. Fr. George Casey, Mrs. George Morey, and Mr. Donald Clark. During the summer period (June 15th - September 15th) because of the absence of the President and Vice President through travel and sickness — Mrs. George Morey and the Rev. Fr. George Casey acted in their capacity. The Executive Committee met regularly this year and on two occasions met with The Cary Memorial Library Building Committee. They are grateful for the coopera- tion of this body and look forward to the time when the present crowded conditions of the Library will be alleviated by the new construction. An Advisory Committee of Citizens has been appointed by the Trustees to con- sist of Mrs. James McCue, Mrs. Webster Thomas, Messrs. Lewis Hoyt, Paul Riley and George Wadsworth. This Committee has met with the Executive Committee regularly and have also initiated recommendatons towards a new Salary Schedule. The Trustees recorded with regret the passing of Edwin Worthen, long -time friend of the Library. Lost from the membership in the Trustees were Mr. Frederick Gay (for some years President of the Trustees), Messrs. Leon Bateman, Richard Cromwell, George Wadsworth, the Rev. Crawford Smith. Welcomed to membership were Mrs. George Morey (former member) Messrs. Donald Clark, Ralph Tucker, Gordon Steele. Staff changes were few, fortunately. The Staff is to be complimented in carry- ing on its constantly increasing load under crowded conditions. Mrs. Thelma Cross- man resigned as Secretary to the Librarian, and was succeeded by Mrs. Ruth Keefe. The resignation of Mrs. Nancy Merrill, Children's Librarian during the past several years of greatest growth, because of her imminent removal from the community, has been accepted as of April 1, 1957. There are plans underway for the development of Emerson Hall on the second floor of the East Lexington Branch Library as a Children's Room. This and other details of Administration will be found in the report of the Librarian, Mr. Ralph Nason, whose long and faithful cooperative service is much appreciated by the Trustess. Respectfully submitted, REV. HAROLD T. HANDLEY, President TOWN OF LEXINGTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rev. Harold T. Handley, President Mrs. Mildred B. Marek, Vice - President Rev. George W. Casey Donald T. Clark Rev. Henry H. Clark W. Neil Chapman Myron C. Fisher Rev. Joseph H. Giunta Rev. Earl D. Haywood Raymond W. James William E. Maloney Edward T. Martin Mrs. Ruth Morey Rev. Francis J. Murphy Haskell W. Reed Rev. Crawford O. Smith Gordon E. Steele Rev. Floyd J. Taylor Ralph H. Tucker 227 REPORT OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1956 To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library: The Director respectfully submits the Eighty -eight Annual Report of the Library. During the past year the Director has been occupied with two tasks: he has been governing the activities of a library which now ranks among the first twenty in the Commonwealth in terms of use, and he has been planning an addition to the present library building, time having been spent about equally between the two. To add what amounts to complete responsibility for the library's part in the planning of a half - million dollar building to the something more than full -time duties of directing the library has been a very heavy responsibility which will continue while the addition is under construction. The Director wishes to express his appreciation for their wholehearted cooper- ation to Mr. Robert Fisher of Kilham, Hopkins, Greeley and Brodie, architests, to Mrs. Rachel P. Hooper of the A. B. Stanley Company, Inc., library furniture repre- sentatives of the John E. Sjorstrom Company, and to all others with whom he has worked in the planning of the building and furnishings. The library continued its steady growth of the past fifteen years. More than 279,000 books, periodicals and records were borrowed, a gain of 24,000 over the previous year. The re- cataloging of material in the library relating to the history of Lexington was completed at the end of the year. This project involved much preliminary work in selecting proper subject headings, cross references, analytics, etc., the examina- tion of hundreds of books, pamphlets and pictures, and the typing of thousands of catalog cards. 6,330 books and records were added and cataloged during the year of which. 3,692 were adult and 2,638 were juvenile. Withdrawals amounted to 839 leaving a net stock of 73,491. The fiftieth anniversary of the present library building was observed in July by an article in the Minute Man and a display of photographs on the outside bulletin. board. At the request of the donor and artist, Mr. Philip B. Parsons, his painting of the Battle of Fiske Hill," which had formerly hung in the Parker School, was trans- 228 ANNUAL REPORTS ferred to the library where it may be enjoyed by all the citizens of the town. A framed duplicate of the Liberty Bill presented to the President was given to the library by Mr. Gordon W. Robinson. The Director is hopeful that, with the advent of the expanded library, salaries adequate to attract and retain a capable staff will be forthcoming. Make no mis- take — it will be doing the Town no favor to continue the past practice of employ- ing professional assistance at the cheapest possible rates. "Cheap" is also defined as "worthless, or not worth much." A few hundred dollars in a salary will usually mean the difference between getting the best or getting the dregs of the profession when positions are to be filled. And more often than not it will mean filling pro- fessional positions with non - professional personnel. There is much concern for the underpaid teachers in Lexington but little regard for the librarians. Consider the fact that a school librarian who is not yet at maximum for the position received one thousand five hundred dollars more per year than the highest paid public library employee carrying the same degree of responsibility and with equal educational background and experience. It is a matter of no little interest that the Director of the Cary Memorial Library and Branch receives in terms of weeks worked per year ten per cent less than the school librarian. This preposterous distortion of values will undoubtedly be aggravated in 1957. CHILDREN'S ROOM Activity in the Children's Room continued to boom at an increasing rate during 1956 as can be seen by the record circulation for the year. 85,540 books were loaned while 12,371 books were circulated from the deposit collections, making a total of 97,911 children's books reaching the homes. Recognition should be given to the P. T. A. groups who do such an outstanding jcb of circulating the deposit books at many of the schools. An increased amount of books were placed on deposit this year with the opening of the Harrington School. Letters were sent to all the new teachers in the elementary schools explaining the facilities and services offered at Cary Memorial Library. It was most gratifying to note that all but a few have become active library patrons. Many teachers bor- rowed books and pictures to supplement the class room curriculum and to stimulate interest in reading. Large displays of new books highlighted the celebration of Spring Book Festival and National Book Week. Special collections of the new books were sent to many of the schools during these weeks. Classes from the elementary schools and nursery schools were invited to visit the library during 1956 and many took advantage of this opportunity. However, the crowded condition of the present room makes it almost impossible to teach children the use of the library. Several Girl Scout troops spent time to learn the services of the library, the duties of the staff and how to use the catalog and various reference tools in the library. The Summer Reading Club on foreign lands proved to be the most active yet, with over 200 children participating on ten reading teams. A foreign costume party climaxed the summer activities with over 75 children attending. Book prizes TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 were given to many of the children for reading and reporting on the most books of good quality. The Certificate Reading program was again carried on in most of the schools (grades 4 through 6) during the year. Book prizes were awarded in each school at the close of the year for the child reading the most books and the child improving most in his reading as a result of the contest. It is hoped, however, that the Cer- tificate Reading program will soon be replaced by a more up -to -date program. YOUNG PEOPLE'S ROOM The year 1956 saw a continued increase in the use of the book stock and ref- erence facilities of the Young People's Room with the most marked increase being noted in the number of Junior High School students using the room during the after- noon and early evening hours. Seating space has been at a premium almost every afternoon — a difficulty which will be remedied with the new addition. Again we wish to express our appreciation to the Senior and Junior High School librarians for their continued cooperation in sending us duplicate assignment sheets and bibliographies which have helped us to anticipate materials which will be in de- mand by the students using the library. To the Board of Trustees, to the Library Building Addition Committee, and to the staff of the library, the Director wishes to express his appreciation for their co- operation over the past year. Respectfully submitted, RALPH A. NASON, Director REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1956 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the town of Lex- ington in 1880 of $2,000 with the proviso that two- thirds of the income should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4,000 when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the town. A $10,000 additional gift was received in 1950. Principal $14,787.05 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $287.05 $1,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 2.76%, Series K, Feb. 1956/68 1,000.00 1,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2%, Series G Jan. 1945/57 1,000.00 2,500 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2%, Series G, Mar. 1949/61 2,500.00 10,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2%, Series G, Nov. 1950/62 10,000,00 Invested Principal $14,787.05 230 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 $2,172.18 Income receipts— Bridge Charitable Fund 418.31 Income receipts —Gerry Fund 51.70 2,642.19 Less — Disbursements 73.84 Balance 12 -31 -56 per books 2,568.35 Less — 1955 interest adjustment due to E. B Gerry Fund 15.80 Adjusted Balance 12 -31 -56 $2,552.55 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Principal Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank, per books Add -1955 interest adjustment due from Bridge Charitable Fund 1955 interest adjustment due from G. O Smith Legacy Adjusted balance 12 -31 -56 Deposit— Lexington Trust Co. Savings account $1,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21 %, Series G, Jan. 1945/57 Invested Principal $2,280.26 Income: Income Receipts Less — Transfer to "Bridge" Funds Respectfully submitted, HOWARD S. O. NICHOLS CLARENCE S. WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAH FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1956 $735.72 15.80 28.74 780.26 500.00 1,000.00 $2,280.26 $51.70 51.70 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted: That the sum of $500 be received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske and be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust Fund." TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 Principal $500.00 Deposit — Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 Income — Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 403.30 Income Receipts 27.54 Balance 12 -31 -56 $430.84 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2,000 was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born. Principal $2,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income — Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 1,061.24 Income Recepits 84.68 Balance 12 -31 -56 $1,145.92 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $1,000 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown highest qaulities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. Principal $1,087.50 5 shares American Tel. & Tel. Co. Cash on hand December 31, 1956, deposited in Lexington Savings Bank January 31, 1957 Invested Principal Income: Balance 1 -1 -56 Dividends on stock Less — Disbursements for cash prizes Less — December 1, 1955 interest collected on called bond, repaid 2 -24 -56 Balance, Cash on hand December 31, 1956 deposit- ed in Lexington Savings Bank, January 31, 1957 $928.95 158.55 1,087.50 $54.17 33.75 87.92 50.00 37.92 10.00 27.92 232 ANNUAL REPORTS CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Principal: Balance 1 -1 -56 Received from Town of Lexington, perpetual care $39,685.00 975.00 Balance 12 -31 -56 $40,660.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $31,660.00 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Invested Principal $40,660.00 Income: Balance 1 -1 -56— Deposit, Lexington Sav- ings Bank 4,197.04 Income Receipts 1,220.73 5,417.77 Paid — Town of Lexington 1,000.00 Balance 12 -31 -56 $4,417.77 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND $1,100.00 347.89 45.60 Balance 12 -31 -56 $393.49 Principal $1,100.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Income: Deposit, Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income Receipts FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $5,000 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets; in the planting of trees along public streets; and in beautifying streets, ways and places in Lexington. Principal $5,000.00 $1,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 23/4 %, 12 -15- 1960 -65 10 Paid -up Shares Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Association $2,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2 %, Series G, July 1944 -56 Invested Principal Income: Deposit Lexington Trust Co.— Savings account: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income Receipts Disbursements Balance 12 -31 -56 $1,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 $406.45 118.48 524.93 55.00 $469.93 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington. Under his will $4,000 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery; and the income of $2,000 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. $4,612.91 Principal $4,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 2.76%, Series K, April 1955/67 Deposit- Lexington Trust Co.- Savings account Deposit - North Avenue Savings Bank Invested Principal Income - Schools: Deposit, Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 Income - Cemetery: Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $4,000.00 27.65 585.26 $4,612.91 $ 389.80 83.43 $ 473.23 $149.41 59.57 $208.98 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington October 20, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500 the income to be expended for Delicacies and Luxuries for the inmates of the almshouse. By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever located. $500.00 Principal Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income - Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $500.00 216.19 20.80 $236.99 HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500 was left to the town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the town. Principal Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income - Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $500.00 $500.00 388.55 24.58 $413.13 234 ANNUAL REPORTS HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72 by vote of the town a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income - Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $862.72 $862.72 539.19 38.76 $577.95 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by the School Committee. Principal 1 -1 -56 Income added to Fund Principal 12 -31 -56 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Student Loans Invested Principal $302.41 3.25 305.66 EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal 1 -1 -56 - Deposit Lexington Savings Bank Income added to Fund Principal 12 -31 -56 120.66 185.00 $305.66 $557.67 15.43 $573.10 GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY George O. Smith, born in Lexington, January 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy of $2,500 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended' by the Field and Garden Club. Principal Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank $2,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 2.76 %, Series K, Feb. 1956/68 Invested Principal Income: Income receipts Less: Payments to Lexington Field & Garden 1955 interest adjustment due to E. B. Gerry Fund to be applied against 1957 interest $2,573.65 ($28.74) $573.65 2,000.00 $2,573.65 $43.36 43.36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy R. Taylor's Will: Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, devise and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund ", the income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Principal $2,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2%, Series G, July 1944/56 Income — Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $806.19 47.66 $853.85 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, Miss Amy R. Taylor's Will: If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, devise and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund ", in trust nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal $2,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2 %, Series G, July 1944/56 Income — Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts $2,000.00 Balance 12 -31 -56 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL. PARK FUND By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower dated September 17, 1926 and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. $10,000.00 $2,000.00 $818.77 48.01 $866.78 Principal 4,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds 3 %, February 15, 1995 4,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds 2.76%, Series K, April 1955/67 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings Invested Principal $4,000.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 $10,000.00 236 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: Income receipts Less — Payments to Town of Lexington WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND $66,111.25 5,117.75 Principal 1 -1 -56 Received from Town of Lexington for perpetual care Principal 12 -31 -56 $10,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 21/2 %, 6/15/69-64 $46,500 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2 %, Series G, various dates $14,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 2.76 %, Series K, various dates Deposit— Lexington Trust Co. Savings accounts Invested Principal Income — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Less: Paid to Town of Lexington Balance — 12 -31 -56 71,229.00 $290.40 290.40 $8,960.37 46,500.00 14,000.00 1,768.63 $71,229.00 $4,053.00 1,692.10 $5,745.10 1,500.00 $4,245.10 EMMA 1. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500 under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and /or equipment of Primary Department of the Adams School. Principal 1 -1 -56 Income added to Fund Principal 12 -31 -56 Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank $4.79 .12 $4.91 $4.91 EMMA 1. FISKE FLOWER FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1930, it was voted that the town accept a gift in the amount of $300 under the will of Emma I. Fiske to be invested and the income used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. Principal $300.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $300.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 Income — Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Less disbursements Balance 12 -31 -56 $23.14 8.92 $32.06 2.00 $30.06 LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND In 1941, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a flower fund for Lot 24, Range D., Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery the income to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Memorial Day. Principal 1 -1 -56 $76.66 Income added to Fund 2.07 Less — Disbursements Principal 12 -31 -56 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank 78.73 3.00 $75.73 238 ANNUAL REPORTS ELLEN A. STONE FUND In June 1944, the Town Ellen A. Stone, the income to needy young girls in obtaining voted to accept a gift of $2,000 under the will of be paid to the School Committee and used to assist an education. Principal $2,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21 %, Series G, Jan. 1945/57 Income: Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: .Income receipts Less payments to Lexington School Committee Balance 12 -31 -56 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $50.00 50.00 None THE SARAH E. RAYMOND LIBRARY FUND In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500 under the will of Franklin T. Ray - mond to be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund ", the income to be used for the purchase of books for Cary Memorial Library. $75.73 Principal Deposit — Provident Institution for Savings LEROY S. BROWN FUND At a Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift of $5,000 under the will of Leroy S .Brown, the income to be used to help defray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration Principal $5,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 31/4%, 6/15/83 -78 Income: Deposit — Lexington Trust Co.: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $408.38 169.09 $577.47 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, Late of San Diego, California, in the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil to his Will. Principal $4,577.47 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $4,577.47 Income: Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Less — Disbursements Balance 12 -31 -56 $384.63 136.32 520.95 82.00 438.95 Income— Deposit — Provident Institution for Savings: Income receipts Less — Payments to Cary Memorial Library $500.00 $500.00 $15.00 15.00 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND In 1947 the Town accepted a legacy of $1,343.39 under the will of Charles Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes or a Chapel at Westview Cemetery". Principal: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income added to Fund Balance 12 -31 -56 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $1,627.27 45.04 $1,672.31 $1,672.31 GENEVA M. BROWN FUND In 1946 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000 from Geneva M. Brown to be invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the Common and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple. Principal $3,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, 21/2 %, December 1948/60 Income — Deposit Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance, 12 -31 -56 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $568.82 90.56 $659.38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 239 EVERETT MULLIKEN - HASTINGS PARK FUND Principal $5,000.00 $5,000 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G, November 1949/61 Income — Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 $5,000.00 787.39 146.63 $934.02 GEORGE GILMORE FUND The sum of $10,000 the income therefrom to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing same. Principal $10,000.00 $9,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds 21/2 %, 12/15/72/67 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Invested Principal $10,000.00 $9,078.35 921.65. Income: Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank: Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts Balance 12 -31 -56 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND The sum of $4,000 is hereby given to The Town of Lexington to be held in trust and administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts as a permanent fund to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund ", the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Minute -Man Statue. Principal $4,000.00 $4,000 U. S. Savings Bond's, 21 %, Series G, Dec. 1950/62 Income receipts Less — Paid to Town of Lexington $1,304.60 284.53 $1,589.13 $4,000.00 $100.00 100.00 HENRY S. RAYMOND TRUST The Town voted to accept the sum of $1,500 as a perpetual care fund to use the income for the care of the F. F. Raymond lot and the Giles lot located in the Munroe Cemetery in said Lexington. Principal $1,500.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $1,500.00 Income: Lexington Savings Bank: None Balance 1 -1 -56 Income receipts $34.55 Balance, 12 -31 -56 $34.55 2.40 ANNUAL REPORTS "F. FOSTER SHERBURNE AND TENNEY SHERBURNE FUND" I give and bequeath the sum of $25,000 to be held in trust: The net income from said Fund shall be awarded annually or oftener to educate or assist in the education of such deserving young men and women domiciled in said Town of Lexington at the time of any such award as shall be selected by the Committee hereinafter named, provided, however, that awards may, in the discretion of such Committee, be made to descendants of my husband, F. Foster Sherburne, or to descendants of brothers or sisters of his whether or not such descendants shall be domiciled in said Town of Lexington, if regarded by such Committee as qualified to receive an award. Principal $25,000.00 $10,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 21/2%, 6/15/67/62 $10,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 21/2 %, 12/15/72 -67 $7,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 21/2 %, 11/15/61 Deposit — Lexington Trust Co. #22811 Invested principal Respectfully submitted, HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS CLARENCE S. WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAH $9,098.18 8,820.05 6,687.95 393.82 $25,000.00 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: !n accordance with Article XVIII, Section 1 of the By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I submit herewith the annual report covering the work of the Public Works Department during the year 1956. The continued growth of Lexington during the past year produced the usual heavy demands for various public works services that have characterized the post -war period. The volume of work carried out by the department, or under its direction, is shown in the following breakdown of the various public works functions. A separate report has been given under the office of the Town Engineer and by the Wire, Plumbing and Building Inspectors. TOWN OF LEXINGTON The following table shows comparison of employee personnel as 31st over the past five years: Administration Engineering Clerical Park Department Mechanics and Janitors Highway 0 0 0 Water and Sewer Labor Pool 1952 1953 1954 3 3 3 4 5 5 7 5 6 6 6 9 4 4 4 Building Department Plumbing Inspector Building Inspector Wire Inspector Clerical 2 2 2 24 24 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 241 of December 1955 1956 3 3 5 5 6 4 9 10 4 4 0 0 2 2 24 26 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 52 52 55 55 59 During this year two contracts were let for street and drain construction. Amount of work completed and costs are indicated below: Street Bernard Street Calvin Street Donald Street Eldred Street Ivan Street Blake Road Grapevine Avenue Daniels Street Nichols Road Pearl Street Arcola Street Milk Street Rowland Avenue Wallis Court Jackson Court Henderson Road BETTERMENT STREET CONSTRUCTION Total Length Area To Pave Drainage 1,02.5 2,735 Sq. Yds. 780 2,080 " " 780 2,080 " 1025 2,735 " 1220 3,255 " 580 1,545 " 1 175 3,135 " 500 1,335 " 550 1,465 " 375 1,000 " 400 1,065 " 700 1,865 " 375 1,000 " 250 665 " 250 665 " 625 1,665 " 6500' 12" Conc. Pipe 3500' 15" " " 1300' 18" 960' 24" Contract Price TOTALS 10,610 28,290 Sq. Yds. 12260' $208,798.50 CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION: The construction of Winchester Drive was completed in the spring of 1956. The sum of $20,000.00 was made available by the Town under this program for the reconstruction of Concord Avenue. It is ex- pected that the first section of this reconstruction will start early in 1957. 242 ANNUAL REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS: As in previous years a general program for cleaning streets and general maintenance work after the long winter months was conducted in the late spring of 1956. The procedure of cleaning the center each morning during the year was con- tinued in 1956. Catch basins throughout the town were cleaned at least twice dur- ing the year. Patching was done, when weather permitted, during the year and once more sewer and water services accounted for approximately one -third of the total cost of patching. SNOW REMOVAL: The year ending 1956 was a very costly year for snow re- moval with 13 major storms recorded depositing 104 inches of snow and cost $66,450.83 to plow and remove it. Two sidewalk plows and one truck plow were purchased. The accompanying table indicates the cost breakdown chargeable to Snow Re- moval. SNOW REMOVAL 1. Cost of Major Storms: - Labor Town Cost of Date Storm Inches Hired Town Employees Repair to 1956 Number of Snow Equipment Equipment Wages Equipment Total January 17 1 6 $1,755.07 $785.00 $1,731.14 $69.33 $4,340.54 February 5 2 2 176.25 646.77 26.00 849.02 " 7 3 4 576.25 634.25 1,176.79 32.00 2,419.29 18 4 9 1,397.25 1,103.75 2,329.02 4,830.02 " 28 5 7 894.00 713.50 1,269,47 50.66 2,927.63 March 16 6 16 4,816.75 1,508.00 3,705.77 92.33 10,122.85 " 19 7 16 4,591.62 2,344.25 3,394.22 149.99 10,480.08 " 24 8 10 2,215.88 1,494.50 3,182.60 125.33 7,018.31 " 30 9 4 138.00 201.35 339.35 April 8 10 9 2,722.71 1,169.25 2,085.68 82.68 6,060.32 December 9 11 6 1,246.00 923.46 2,288.88 144.49 4,602.83 " 14 12 6 1,260.25 1,174.50 2,534.47 94.75 5,063.97 29 13 9 3,894.63 1,204.75 2,233.67 63.57 7,396.62 104 $25,370.41 $13,369.46 $26,779.83 $931.13 $66,450.83 2. Cost of Sand Purchased: Material Cost - 5,044.15 ton sand Other Costs - Equipment, Labor, Unloading, etc. 3. Cost of Salt Purchased: Material Cost - 327.45 ton Other Costs - Equipment, Labor, Unloading, etc. 4. Cleaning Streets: Labor Equipment SNOW REMOVAL - Continued $4,722.93 1,848.24 5,262.34 1,021.34 NOIDNIX31 3O NMOl 2,1 15.09 a 1,574.50 5. Cost of Weather Services: Contract 155.00 6. Cost of Equipment and Tools Purchased: Blades, Parts, and Labor for Overhaul 7,594.26 7. Cost of Labor, Equipment and Materials -Salting, Sanding, etc. (Due to Icy Conditions - Not Chargeable to Any One Storm) 7,219.51 Total Cost of Snow Removal 1956 $97,964.04 S12JOd32J 1YfNNV TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 STREET LIGHTING: Ninety 1,000 lumen and three 6,000 lumen street lights were installed during the year 1956 so that, currently, lamps in service are as fol- lows: 800 Iumens 1,000 lumens 2,500 Iumens 6,000 Iumens 10,000 Iumens 1240 250 59 47 31 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL: The main and, of course, largest item under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks. Other charges, while rather small in amount of money involved, but, nevertheless, a recurring yearly expense, are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Massachusetts Avenue at the depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing highway cross- ing signals at Fletcher Avenue. During the past year most of the street lines and crosswalks were painted twice; the approximate linear footage painted is indicated below. 35,562 Center Lines 4,412 Crosswalks 750 Curbing 145 Parking Tees 142 Boys 18 "STOP" Signs 79 "SLOW" Signs 6 Circle 8 Bus Stop STREET SIGNS: During the past year 45 old signs were taken down, repaired, painted and installed and 65 new signs were purchased and installed. At the pres- ent time we have approximately 55 signs to be erected, all of them to be purchased. ROAD MACHINERY: Equipment purchased and received during the year is as follows: A. Worthington Compressor mounted on Ford truck. B. Insley Back Hoe. C. Ferguson Tractor. D. Toro Park Mower. Repairs to our equipment were made as far as possible by our own mechanics; and during the course of the year 392 repair jobs were completed as follows: Police Cars 29 repairs Public Works Vehicles 338 repairs Miscellaneous 25 repairs ASHES AND DUMPS: The Lincoln Street Dump, which is becoming more of a problem each year due to its increasing use and the new houses which are grad- ually springing up around it, was operated in a different manner than previous years. The Board of Selectmen adopted new regulations which established definite, opening and closing hours, prohibited picking and the intentional lighting of fires. To enforce this new policy, an additional attendant was needed. This man had to be taken from an already small labor pool. It is recommended that a larger bulldozer be purchased in 1957 to help keep the dump in a presentable condition. 246 ANNUAL REPORTS Approximately 6,400 yards of fill were purchased to cover the rubbish. Collection of ashes and refuse at various public buildings was made system- atically. WATER DIVISION General Information Range of Static Pressure in Mains 20 to 120 pounds Length of Pipe in Streets 597,393 feet Number of Services 6,337 Number of Hydrants 1,071 Total Water Consumption in 1956 1,154,928,000 gals. Average Daily Consumption in 1956 3,155,500 gals. Average Daily Consumption in 1956 per capita 136 gals. 1956 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Size Length Street of Pipe of Pipe Concord Avenue 12" 6,241' Waltham Street 12" 6,701' Webb Street 6" 1,061' TOTALS 14,003' 1956 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Town Labor and Equipment) Size Length Street of Pipe of Pipe Chase Avenue 6" 250' Ames Avenue 6" 610' Winter Street 6" 465' TOTALS 1,325' 1956 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Development at no Cost to Town) Size Street of Pipe DeMar Road 6" Turning Mill Road 8" Anthony Road 6" Albemarle Avenue 6" Russell Road 12" Tufts Road 6" Total Cost $112,835.00 Total Cost $1,070.00 2,387.18 2,210.32 $5,667.50 Length of Pipe 1,627' 861' 320' 110' 1,110' 1,860' TOWN OF LEXINGTON 247 248 ANNUAL REPORTS Fairbanks Road 6" 1,030' METERS: During the year a total of 385 new meters were installed. Additional Rumford Road 6" 586' work included removing, repairing and testing 216 meters and replacing same. Young Street 6" 500' DISTRIBUTING MAINS: Twenty -four water main breaks and leaks were re- Stimson Avenue 6" 870' paired in 1956 in various streets throughout the Town, as indicated below: Welch Road 6" 750' Dewey Road 6" 1,150' Size of Size of Gould Road 8" 750' Street Main Street Main Locke Lane 6" 600' Bertwell Road 6" Winter Street 6" Linmoor Terrace 6" 540' Cary Avenue 6" Lowell Street 16" Rockville Avenue 6" 320' Bedford Street 12" Waltham Street 12" Williams Avenue 6" 300' Locust Avenue 8" Meriam Street 6" Hayward Avenue 6" 275' Outlook Drive 6" Westview Street 6" Round Hill Road 6" 200' Shade Street 8" Cummings Avenue 6" Peacock Farm Road 8" 1,256' Forest Street 6" Bernard Street 8" Tyler Road 8" 1,100' Waltham Street 6" Cedar Street 6" Blueberry Lane 6" 1,280' Shade Street 8" Donald Street 6" Park Drive 6" Concord Avenue 12" TOTAL 17,395' Waltham Street 12" Philip Road 8" Concord Avenue 12" Mass. Avenue 12" EXTENT OF DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM DEC. 31, 1956 Size of Pipe 16" 12" 10" 8" 6" 4" Length in Feet 25,058' 126,013' 21,221' 125,197' 284,878' 17,086' TOTAL 599,453' HYDRANT INSTALLATION Hydrants in service January 1, 1956 1,024 Hydrants installed in 1956 47 Hydrants in service December 31, 1956 1,071 1956 WATER MAINTENANCE Number of New Services Installed 362 — Totalling 21,471 Number of Services Renewed: 1. Main to Curb 10 2. Curb to House 33 *Number of New Services to Curb only 69 Number of Services Repaired 18 TOTAL JOBS 492 * Installed to curb to prevent digging up newly -paved streets, and will be billed later, when connected. SEWER DIVISION General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system 8.10 sq. miles Total length of trunk line sewers 12.75 miles Total length of street line sewers 41.62 miles Total number of house connections 2,853 Amount expended for maintenance $8,800.00 1957 Sewer Assessment Rate $15.47 Number of sewer services installed: Town labor and equipment 191 Totalling 10,751' Developers 70 Totalling 4,323' Total number of house connec- tions 1956 261 Number of sewer services repaired 11 Sewer laterals and trunk lines were constructed in various locations as in- dicated below: 1956 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Street Size Length Cost /ft. Total Blake Road 8" 395' $11.09 $4,380.55 Henderson Road 8" 530' 11.09 5,877.70 Richard Road 8" 270' 14.07 3,798.90 Follen Road 8" 1,051' 14.07 14,787.57 Bedford Street 8" 354' 14.07 4,980.78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 249 School Street 8" 400' 19.19 7,676.00 Maple Street 8" 2,281' 19.19 43,772.39 Maple Street 10" 1,041' 19.19 19,976.79 Shade Street 8" 520' 19.19 9,978.80 TOTAL 6,842' Length 7,700' 1,800' 500' TRUNK SEWERS 1956 (Contract) Size 18" 14" 10" 10,000' $283,528.35 $1 15,229.48 1956 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Town Labor and Equipment) Street Size Length Cost /ft. Total Cost Chase Avenue 8" 270' $5.91 $1,596.84 Lowell Street 8" 225' 7.95 1,788.31 Spencer Street 8" 150' 5.83 874.43 645' $4,259.58 1956 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Developments at no Cost to Town) Street Size of Pipe Length of Pipe Anthony Road 8" 502' Russell Road 8" 940' Whipple Road 8" 434' Tufts Road 8" 1,737' Fairbanks Road 8" 1,216' Stimson Avenue 8" 870' Welch Road 8" 250' Locke Lane 8" 600' Linmoor Terrace 8" 436' Tyler Road 8" 760' Blueberry Lane 8" 1,260' 9,005' GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Town Offices, Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property: General alterations, - repairs, painting, etc., were made on all three properties. Public Works Building: All expenditures were confined to the usual necessary repairs and maintenance. 250 ANNUAL REPORTS Mosquito Control: The Town contributed $8,000.00 to the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project for constructing ditches and culverts, spraying, etc. The superintendent of this project reports that Lexington's program and budget, as set up in 1956, was adequate for effective control. CONCLUSION In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and co- operation given to the Public Works Department by officials of the Town and members of the various Town departments. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD J. GAYER, Superintendent of Public Works REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith the report of the Engineering Department for the year ending December 31, 1956: Plans and betterment assessments for all sewer, water and streets to be con- structed under the Betterment Act were made. Street numbering plans were made for new developments, and street numbers and miscellaneous information was given to home owners, developers, etc. Town maps were brought up to date, block plans made and the town boundaries perambulated. Inspection of public utilities in developments approved by the Planning Board were made. The engineering in connection with sewer, water and street construction was handled by a consultant engineer under the direction of this office. The number of engineering personnel over the past ten years has not been consistent with Lexington's growth in that same period. As a result, many plans need to be made or brought up to date in the near future or much valuable informa- tion will be lost. This lack of personnel has also resulted in a situation where much of the engi- neering in connection with construction cannot be handled by this department. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD J. GAYER, Town Engineer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 251 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE HEALTH OFFICER December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is the report of the Executive Health Officer for the year 1956. LABORATORY The Health Department laboratory is equipped to perform analysis on milk, water, and restaurant swabs on eating and drinking utensils. A Certificate of Approval for the laboratory has been issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the year 1956 -57. FOOD SANITATION All establishments where food is prepared, sold, or served, are inspected peri- odically by the Health Officer. Excellent cooperation was obtained from most of the owners. One owner came close to having court action brought against him, but- when this became evident, a good clean -up job wss accomplished. The Commendation Certificate first awarded in 1955 apparently was a good incentive to most operators. A marked change has become noticeable in many establ ishments. A new system has been instituted whereby before a common victualler's license is granted by the Board of Selectmen, Health Department approval must be granted. This new procedure paid dividends at once when one newly planned restaurant pre- sented plans to the Health Officer that showed the kitchen to be installed in the basement. Obviously, many problems would soon be encountered with such an arrangement. Before Health Department approval was granted the plans were changed, and the kitchen was installed on the street level. Seven inspections of caterers' vehicles were made. Two were found to be handling food in an unsanitary manner. These violations were quickly corrected. Six bakery trucks were stopped for inspection. Again, two were found to be transporting bakery products in an improper manner. In each case both quickly complied with our regulations and corrected the violation. MILK INSPECTION There are twenty -eight dealers licensed to sell milk and cream in the Town of Lexington. Two new licenses were granted during 1956. Before a license to sell milk and cream is granted a thorough examination of each dealer's plant and milk is made. Samples were obtained from each dealer during the year and analyzed in the Health Department laboratory. These samples were tested for bacterial counts, efficiency of pasteurization, and any contamina':ion of the milk after pasteuriza- 252 ANNUAL REPORTS tion. Several violations were noted, and the proper follow -up was made to obtain compliance. WATER ANALYSIS The Center Playground swimming pools were tested weekly during the bathing season for chlorine residual as well as for bacterial content. The main pool tested satisfactorily at all times. Some trouble was encountered with the bacterial content of the wading pool during the end of the season, and this pool was closed. Four samples of Town water were tested and found to be satisfactory. Eight samples of well water were tested. Two of the eight samples were found to be polluted. Directions for cleaning and disinfecting the wells were given each householder. Five samples were tested from the North Street sand pit. All five tested satisfactorily. Six samples were obtained from drains and streams. CESSPOOLS AND SEPTIC TANKS The inspection of cesspools and septic tanks continues at a high rate. The systems that are being installed today are far superior, as a general rule, than those provided several years ago. The reason for this is as progress is made in so many •other directions we are continually striving to improve the methods of sub - surface disposal of sewage. But with all our efforts, the fact still remains that these systems are only temporary. The only permanent solution is a public sewer. The inspection and approval of these systems takes a great deal of time and effort. Often, through carelessness on the part of the operator, or other factors, a system will have to be completely revamped before final approval can be given. This often results in four or five visits to one installation. Once again, inspections for the year neared the one thousand figure. SANITATION OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS All new developments are thoroughly investigated by the engineering firm of Whitman & Howard, who, in turn, submit a report to the Board of Health with their recommendations. There were fifteen subdivisions submitted to the Board of Health for approval during 1956. Because of drainage problems, a number of lots in these subdivisions could not be approved for building purposes. POLIO PROGRAM During 1956 all eligible persons who registered with the Health Department were given free inoculations of polio vaccine. If they indicated they wanted their family physician to administer the vaccine, the vaccine was promptly made available to the physician. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 This program involved a tremendous amount of detail and planning. The co- operation of the Lexington School Department, the Lexington Visiting Nurse As- sociation, local physicians, school nurses, the local chapter of the March of Dimes, the Red Cross, and all volunteers, once again contributed to a fine program. In all, over ten thousand inoculations were given. DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS CLINIC A clinic was held in the spring of 1956 in which 558 youngsters from 5 to 18 years were inoculated against diphtheria and tetanus. Due to the interruption of this clinic by the Polio Vaccine Program, those who did not receive their inoculation were scheduled to receive the same on January 12, 1957. CHILD CARE CENTERS Fourteen Child Care Centers were inspected and licensed. No licenses were issued until compliance with health and fire regulations were attained. CONVALESCENT HOMES AND BOARDING HOMES FOR THE AGED In cooperation with the State Health Department, all convalescent and boarding homes for the aged were inspected and approved for licenses. These are inspected by the local department, but licensed by the State Health Department. There are sixteen in Lexington. RAT CONTROL Over twenty-five complaints of rats were investigated. In most cases the in- festations were caused by food and harborages provided by the property owners. They were advised on how to get rid of the rats themselves, or urged to hire private exterminators. ANIMAL PERMITS All applications for permits to keep animals were investigated by the Health Officer, and recommendations made to the Board of Health. All abutters were consulted. OTHER ACTIVITIES Many complaints, ranging from overflowing cesspools to the improper disposal of rubbish, were received and investigated by the Health Officer. The source of many complaints is generally a careless householder, who either does not care or realize he has created, or is creating, a public health nuisance. Your Health Officer attended fifteen technical conferences during the year to better acquaint himself with public health activities. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Because of the huge task of seeing that each eligible person received his allotted portion of Polio Vaccine during the year, once again the Food Handler's Course, which I had hoped to hold during the fall of 1956, had to be postponed. Definite plans are in the making, and this course will somehow be worked in with the regular 254 ANNUAL REPORTS work, plus approximately 3,500 booster polio vaccine inoculations to be given during the spring of 1957. It has come to the attention of your Health Officer that many residents who have cesspools and septic tanks have no idea of their care. If the system has been properly installed, and is of sufficient size, there is no reason why it should not function efficiently. A notice, and possibly a pamphlet, will be published by the Lexington Health Department, preferably in the spring of 1957, instructing resi- dents on the care and use of such systems. If anyone would like any help pertaining to their sewage system, I would be most happy to offer any advice I can. A sketch is on file in the Health Department office showing the location of all cesspools and septic tanks installed during the last five to seven years. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Town Officers, Employees and the public for their assistance and cooperation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, MARK D. LURVEY, Executive Health Officer REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1956. ORGANIZATION The present Board of Health is composed of Mr. R. L. McQuillan, Chairman, Dr. William L. Cosgrove and Mr. Charles H. Cole. The annual appointments made by the Board for one -year terms expiring March 31, 1956 are as follows: Hazel J. Murray Agent Anita MacDonald Clerk Mark D. Lurvey Executive Health Officer *Dr. Carl R. Benton Animal Inspector Howard D. Carley (Metropolitan State Hospital) Special Agent Thomas S. Bowdidge (Metropolitan State Hospital) Special Agent * Approved by the State Department of Public Health. MEETINGS The Board meets on the third Friday of each month at 3 P. M. in the Select- men's Room, Town Office Building. During the year 1956 eleven regular meetings and several special meetings were held. TOWN OF LEXINGTON LICENSES 255 The Board granted licenses as follows: Animal (Including Poultry) 41 Child Care Centers 14 Funeral Directors 4 Methyl Alcohol 23 Nursing Homes 2 Pasteurization of Milk 2 Rubbish Collection 6 Garbage Collection 9 Sewage Disposal 5 Milk Licenses, Store 37 Milk Licenses, Vehicle 28 Oleomargarine Permits 16 A permit is required for keeping horses, cows, goats, swine and poultry. All residents are urged to comply with the regulations in this regard. RABIES CLINIC The annual Rabies Clinic was held in May, and of 1973 dogs licensed in Lex- ington only 636 were brought to the clinic for inoculation. The clinic is free to all residents in Lexington and the Board recommends that dog owners take advantage of the opportunity to aid in the prevention of rabies. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Chicken Pox 87 German Measles 55 Dog Bites 130 Encephalitis, Infectious 1 Hepatitis, Infectious 2 Measles 6 Salmonellosis 3 Scarlet Fever 31 Septic Sore Throat 1 Tuberculosis 4 Poliomelitis 0 RECEIPTS Engineering Fees $632. State Tuberculosis Subsidy 1,087.14 Milk Licenses, Store 18.50 Milk Licenses, Vehicle 14. Licenses to Sell Oleomargarine 8. Licenses to Sell Methyl Alcohol 23. Licenses to Transport Garbage 18. Licenses for Rubbish Collection 12. Licenses for Sewage Disposal 10. Cesspool and Septic Tank Permits 625. Licenses for Pasteurization Plants 20. 256 ANNUAL REPORTS EXPENSES Postage and Office Supplies $240.63 Hospitalization: Tuberculosis 1,684.50 Other 1,058.59 Lexington Visiting Nurse Association 2,012.49 Laboratory 146.33 Transportation, Car Allowance 725.06 Burial of Animals 70. Advertising 2.50 Sundry 86. Engineering Fees 2,422.78 Medical Attendance 14. Diphtheria Clinic 106.22 Polio Program Expenses 2,322.88 The receipts are not available for use by the Board of Health but revert to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Respectfully submitted, RUFUS L. McQUILLAN, Chairman REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We respectfully submit the following annual report covering the activities of the Recreation Committee. The attendance at the playgrounds, pool and arts and crafts far exceeded that of all previous years as indicated by the following attendance figures: AVERAGE ATTENDANCE YEARS 1951 - 1955 Playgrounds 7,690 Arts and Crafts 2,639 Pool 16,021 ATTENDANCE — 1956 Playgrounds 9,431 Arts and Crafts 3,349 Pool 20,445 The committee has received many requests for additional play areas. These requests have been turned over to the Planning Board with the assurance of full cooperation of the Recreation Committee. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25T Following the pattern of the past few years, the committee has been deluged' with requests from various organizations within the town for recreation facilities. The committee has tried to provide these facilities as far as they are available. It is regrettable that because of the lack of sufficient gyms, etc. that many of these requests could not be granted. SUMMER ACTIVITIES 1. Lexington Softball League: A -65 games played, 1 1 1 individuals participated, average daily attendance -40. B— Teams -49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Mimacas, East, I.B.M., Warriors and Villagers. (Champions -49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron). SUMMER FACILITIES 1. Playground— Center (Including inclosed field), North (Also using Parker School facilities), East (Also using Adams School facilities), Kinneen's play area. 2. Aldrich property (Use authorized by Hayden Recreation Centre through June). 3. Municipal Swimming Pool. SUMMER PERMITS ISSUED 1. Senior High, Junior High and Elementary Schools for boys and girls sport schedules. 2. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, St. Bridgid's, Sacred Heart and Hancock Churches, Lexington Tennis Association, Little League, Softball League, Prom - Manaders, Boys' Club and Professor Shrock (M.I.T.). Adams, Parker and Fiske P.T.A., Cooperative Nursery School, Bedford Air Base, Lincoln Lab. and I.B.M. WINTER ACTIVITIES 1. 5th and 6th Grade Boys' and Girls' Saturday Morning Gym Classes. (9:30 to 11:30 A.M.). Boys at Senior High, Girls at Junior High. A -12 Meetings. B— Attendance -985 Boys, averaging 82 each session, (A new' record). 456 girls, average 38 each session, (A new record). 2. Lexington Church Basketball League: A -11 sessions; 25 games; 72 different boys averaging 42 boys each session. 3. Community Basketball League: A -5 teams; 15 sessions; 30 games; 49 different players averag- ing 30 each session. 258 ANNUAL REPORTS WINTER FACILITIES 1. Skating areas — Center, Kinneen's, East and Reservoir. 2. Gymnasiums (By permission of the School Committee) — Senior High, Junior High and Fiske School. WINTER PERMITS ISSUED Girl, Boy and Cub Scouts. St. Bridgids, Sacred Heart and Hancock Churches. High School and Junior High School Ice Hockey. DeMolay and Sacred Heart C.Y.O., Lexington Tennis Association. (Badminton). The committee wishes to express it's appreciation to the Park Department for it's cooperation, the Board of Selectmen and other officers for their help and un- derstanding of the many problems that have confronted the committee during the year. The committee especially wishes to commend it's director, Mr. Adolph Sam - borski, for his outstanding work in furthering the interests of recreation in the Town of Lexington Respectfully submitted, MR. ERNEST J. CRERIE, Chairman MR. LAWRENCE ALLEN MR. ERNEST STOKES MRS. LOUISE McNALLY MR. ANTHONY DELSIE REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1956: Cash on hand January 1, 1956 $3,102,032.16 Receipts during year 1956 6,197,856.18 9,299,888.34 Expenditures during year 1956 per warrants 6,665,231.13 Balance on hand January 1, 1957 $2,634,657.21 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1956 462 Number of New Tax Titles Added 1956 15 477 Number of Tax Titles Released 1956 4 473 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 259 Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1956 431 42 Number of Tax Titles Disclaimed 1956 10 Number of Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1957 32 Total Amount $7,425.92 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington. James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Balance December 31, 1956 $1,259,710.82 Balance December 31, 1956 per check book $1,056,195.49 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1956 225,420.33 Advance 1957 Warrant No. 2 — 21,905.00 $1,259,710.82 $1,259,710.82 SECOND BANK —STATE STREET TRUST COMPANY Balance December 31, 1956 per statement $5,000.00' Balance December 31, 1956 per check book 5,000.00 DEPOSITORS TRUST COMPANY Balance December 31, 1596 per statement $5,000.00 Balance December 31, 1956 per check book 5,000,00 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON 260 ANNUAL REPORTS . REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk for the year 1956, including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being tumed over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued 987 3 Void 984 @ $2.00 $1,968.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 156 @ 5.00 780.00 Spayed Female Dog Licenses Issued 818 1 Void 817 @ 2.00 1,634.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 4 @ 10.00 40.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 25.00 25.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 50.00 50.00 Transfer Licenses Issued 8 @ .25 2.00 Total $4,499.00 Total Number of Dog Licenses 1971 SPORTING LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 436 6 Void Balance December 31, 1956 per check book $1,254,442.14 430 @ 3.25 $1,397.50 Balance December 31, 1956 per statement 1,254,442.14 Citizen Hunting Issued 250 2 Void SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH 248 @ 3.25 806.00 Citizen Sporting Issued 119 Lexington Trust Company $1,056,195.49 1 Void On Hand 21,158.33 Merchants National Bank of Boston 1,254,442.14 118 @ 5.25 619.50 Second Bank —State Street Trust Company 5,000.00 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued .... 60 Depositors Trust Company, Medford 5,000.00 1 Void United States Treasury Bills 292,861.25 59 @ 1.25 73.75 $2,634,657.21 Citizen Female Fishing Issued ... 65 1 Void Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, 64 @ 2.25 144.00 Town Treasurer Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 4 @ 2.25 9.00 Citizen Trapping Issued 15 @ 7.75 116.25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Alien Fishing Issued 1 @ 7.75 Duplicate Licenses Issued 11 @ .50 Citizen Sporting Issued 26 @ Free Citizen Fishing (Blind) Issued 1 @ Free Non - Resident Special Fishing Issued 9 @ 2.75 Citizen Fishing Issued 4 @ 7.75 Total Total Number of Sporting Li- censes Issued 990 261 7.75 5.50 24.75 31.00 $3,235.00 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 183 @ $2.00 $366.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,306.16 Discharges Recorded 122.06 Certified Certificates 298.00 Miscellaneous 41.00 Pole Locations 142.50 Gas Permits 11.50 23 @ .50 SUMMARY Dog licenses Issued $4,499.00 Sporting Licenses Issued 3,235.00 Marriage Licenses Issued 366.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,306.16 Discharges Recorded 122.06 Certified Certificates 298.00 Miscellaneous 41.00 Pole Locations 142.50 Gas Permits 11.50 Month January February March April May Total $10,021.22 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk BIRTHS BY MONTHS - 1956 (Still Births Excluded) In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals Total Males Females Males Females Males Females 33 0 0 18 15 18 15 40 0 0 25 15 25 15 34 0 0 16 18 16 18 32 0 0 17 15 17 15 29 0 0 14 15 14 15 262 ANNUAL REPORTS June 37 0 0 20 17 20 17 July 42 0 0 21 21 21 21 August 35 0 0 17 18 17 18 September 30 0 0 18 12 18 12 October 30 1 0 15 14 16 14 November 37 0 0 18 19 18 19 December 16 0 1 8 7 8 8 Totals 395 1 1 207 186 208 187 The parentage of children was as follows: Both Parents born in United States 363 Both Parents born in Foreign Countries 10 One Parent born in United States 22 One Parent born in Foriegn Country 22 Both Parents born in Lexington 5 One Parent born in Lexington 28 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk MARRIAGES BY MONTHS - 1956 Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third January 13 10 10 3 2 0 1 February 15 13 12 1 3 1 0 March 4 3 3 1 1 0 0 April 16 16 16 0 0 0 0 May 22 18 20 4 2 0 0 June 38 38 38 0 0 0 0 July 13 12 10 1 3 0 0 August 11 11 8 0 3 0 0 September 20 19 19 1 1 0 0 October 15 13 13 1 2 1 0 November 17 13 16 4 1 0 0 December 21 16 17 4 3 1 1 205 182 182 20 21 3 2 Number of Marriages Recorded 205 Residents 213 Non - Residents 197 Solemnized in other places 94 Age of Oldest Groom 70 Age of Oldest Bride 69 Age of Youngest Groom 18 Age of Youngest Bride 15 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 263 m Uo0 .0 0 4000 Nu) .—' —O MO N'0 '0 `0N o MN MM `00 MM M•- 0,V 264 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS uu ^co M'V' 0r)^ MM 00 00 00 LON `0V' ON Y o December 31, 1956 U c G M M MN .00. V N 00 00 —0 N— 0— 0— 03 Z -- H - J Vin � � oM Mo MN o0 00 �o no -o O The Board of Appeals reports that one hundred thirty-five hearings s were held 40 o N - -- -- cz during the year 1956. N Ch _. Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case: umu) V V Moo ^M 00 00 —O ON NN 0— -; �N EW 2 Q 000 N. u) u) M N 00 00 /DO 0— 0N 0 0 0� T z 4- u iiTO '0V ON —0, u)M 0.- —0 00 NN C')O, ON 0 ix To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: >- m • c0 N 0 ,00. M 00 00 00 NM 0.— .— M W Q W N U N V' a^ sO V 00 O 00 O `0 N N V M N c t _m • t O N M M M O V V o— O O O O M O N V O N Q y a W D ▪ M U N' 00 —m 00 00 00 1') — 0N 0— Jan. 17 —Nancy M. Hyatt To: Operate a Nursery - Kindergarten at 190 Grove Street, 5 days a week from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. Mrs. Hyatt was a graduate of Wheelock College, and would have a full time assistant. The room to be used by the school was a basement room, with one window and no direct exit to the outside. Denied. Jan. 17— Harvey W. Newgent To: Maintain a Real Estate office at the B. & M. R.R. Depot, #10 Depot Square and to erect a sign 36" x 72 ". Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. that the existing 30" x 36" sign attached to the building be removed; 2. that not more than two lights may be used to illuminate the new sign provided they are located on each of the supporting posts so that they will not in any way shine on the roadway; 3. this permit expires December 2, 1956. Jan. 17 —Wilda M. Ward To: Continue the operation of Nursery group at 233 East Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times; 2. That not more than 10 children shall be accommodated at one time; 3. That an automatic door closing device, with a latch out of reach of the children, shall be provided on the door to the heater room; 4. This permit shall expire October 25, 1956. W Jan. 17— Harold Michelson I.." LL.. N v N V M V N o 00 00 v NM —N To: Erect an addition at the rear of #1788 Massachusetts Avenue, as shown on A plan submitted, the rear wall of which would be exactly on the lot line of the new municipal parking area. Denied. Q c,4 -a. co NV o o 00 O.— O-a O C. Jan. 17— Francis P. Miller E To: Locate, as a permanent residence, a 1956 Liberty Mobile Home (trailer) at O o 197 Woburn Street. Denied. c 0) r CO a`0i ✓ J a T Jan. 17— Ernest J. Corrigan o as a� To: Subdivide the land on Marrett Road, now or formerly known as the Carter CD a) E - >' _ N c land, into 5 building lots, each with a frontage of 119.73 feet, as shown on LE �'i c 5 c °-) -o the plot plan submitted. Denied. c i5 c -0 -0 m m • 0 0 Jan. 17— Ernest DeVincent • 5) - c • ) s x a To: Continue the operation of roadside stand located at the corner of Pleasant o r o v o . 0) 3 0) o • o '" ' a) a) Street and Concord Turnpike, for one year. Granted subject to the follow- -°' E w p `0 °' i `0 cu 7 E 6-70 E °' E v , E , °' f0 w 01 E 'c 70 E ing conditions: 1. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly 1 'H u o u '� G 1 S LL 0 f u 0) f u .. u_ 1 > u condition; 2. That only the products of the land of the owner that is within ce Z cc u m m m m 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 265 the Town of Lexington shall be sold; 3. That this permit shall expire November 29, 1956. Jan. 31— Daniel C. Yuill, D.M.D. To: Convert the first floor of the existing 2- family dwelling at #20 Muzzey Street into business offices. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1) That not more than two offices shall be maintained; 2) That the proposed partitions shall be installed in such a way as to meet the full approval of the Building Inspector. Jan. 31— Techbuilt, Inc. To: Build prefabricated houses on Turning Mill Road and Demar Road, using 4 x 4 sills. Granted — subject to the condition that not less than %z" plywood shall be used on the walls and roof sheathing, and that the 4 x 4 sills shall apply only on houses without basement using concrete slab floor construction. To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: Jan. 31— William E. Fitzgerald Erect a single family dwelling on Lot #2 (now or formerly land of Good- fellow) located on Grove Street, the frontage being 38.30 ft. Denied. Feb. 16— Techbuilt, Inc. Use the single family dwelling on Lot #24, 7 Turning Mill Road as a tempo- rary construction and sales office. Granted—subject to the following condi- tions: 1. That the use shall cease Feb. 15, 1957; 2. That a sign not in excess of 12 square feet may be erected on the premises; 3. That a temporary permit by the Board of Health shall be issued before the premises are used. Feb. 16— Antonio Busa Maintain dwelling at 94 Bow Street, which now has a setback from the street of 20 ft. instead of the 30 ft. required by the Zoning By -law. Granted. Feb. 16— Joseph Monsignore Remove gravel and fill from Lot B.7 located on Laconia Street. This material would be removed from a high knoll at the rear of the lot and used in con- nection with the construction of Dane and Foster Roads, in the Colonial Development. Denied. Feb. 16 —James Catalano Continue the operation of retail business of selling plants and flowers growing on the premises at 643 Waltham Street. Granted— subject to the following conditions: 1) Automobiles shall be parked on the premises and not on the highway; 2) Permit expires Jan. 5, 1957. Feb. 16— Philip N. Garfield Erect a porch 12' x 14' 6" attached to dwelling at 16 Balfour Street which would be 13 ft. from the side line instead of 15 ft. as required by the Zoning by -law. Granted. Feb. 16— Joseph E. Casey Maintain existing dwelling at #30 Valley Road, which is set back 26 ft. at the nearest point from Valley Road, instead of 30 ft. Granted. Feb. 28— Marcia W. A. Dane Make additions to non - conforming dwelling at 18 Albemarle Avenue, sub- stantially in accordance with sketches submitted. Granted. 266 ANNUAL REPORTS Feb. 28— Stanley Hill Post #38 American Legion To: Erect a building, ranch type, approximately 40' x 80' to be used as a meeting place, located at 755 Marrett Road. The building would be used solely for meetings and social gatherings of the Legion and for the Auxiliary. Denied. Feb. 28 —Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston Corporation Sole To: Erect a church building at 1985 Massachusetts Avenue, substantially in ac- cordance with the plot plan submitted, and to maintain the existing building at 1993 Massachusetts Avenue and the present rectory. Permission is also granted to use 2" wood plank in the roof construction; the steel columns supporting the roof construction not to be fireproofed, and the tower at the main roof to be wood and steel construction; also that the balcony may be of wood and concrete construction. The construction of the concrete foundation sidewalls may be as requested and as detailed above. Permission is also granted to vary the Building By -law in respect to area limitations in relation to street frontages. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1) That the existing church be removed on completion of the new church; 2) That the existing house at 1993 Mass. Avenue be removed as soon as rights under the life tenancy expire. 3) That there shall be no parking of vehicles on any of the driveways. To: To: To: To: To: Feb. 28— Edward J. Goodfellow Use Lot #2 with frontage of 38.30 feet on Grove Street as a building lot. Denied. Feb. 28— Alvin's, Inc. — Richard Nessen Erect new sign at 20 Waltham Street which would not conform with the Building By -law as to width. Denied. Feb. 28 —Peter Ronchetti Erect an addition 17' x 15' to existing dwelling at 193 Blossom Street which would be 26 ft. from Blossom Street, instead of 30 ft. as required. Granted. Mar. 13 —First National Stores, Inc. Erect and maintain one double -faced sign at #60 Bedford Street, as shown on plan submitted, which will not conform to the Lexington Building By -law. •Denied. Mar. 13— Newgent Associates Erect a single family dwelling, known as a "National Home" on Lot #14, numbered 12 Larchmont Lane, which does not conform to the Building By- law; also to permit this same house to be erected on other lots in Lexington where the architecture fits in. Denied. Mar. 13 —Lloyd H. Miller To: Continue the operation of roadside stand at 973 Concord Tunrpike. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition; 2. That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 3. That no parking of cars shall be permitted on the Concord Turn- pike; 4. That this permit shall expire April 1, 1957; 5. That only products of the land of the owner that is within the Town of Lexington shall be sold on the premises. To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 267 Mar. 13— Warren T. Bryant Erect an addition to existing dwelling at 61 Laconia Street which would have sideyards of 11 ft. and 12 ft. instead of 15 ft. as required by the Zoning By -law. Denied. Mar. 20— Ernest E. Outhet Erect a single family dwelling at 34 Gleason Road, which will have sideyards of 8 feet instead of 10 feet as required by the Zoning By -law. Denied. Mar. 20— Arthur J. Tremblay Erect a wing type illuminated sign attached to the building at 848 Massachu- setts Avenue, which would project from the building a distance of 4 feet and be approximately 4 feet high. Denied. Mar. 20— Eugene P. McCarthy To: Erect an addition to the present dwelling at 34 Maple Street, which will have a side yard of 14' 7" at the nearest point instead of the 15' required by the Zoning By -law. Granted. Mar. 20— Techbuilt, Inc. To: Use a single family dwelling at #5 Demar Road as a temporary office during the construction and sales of the Middle Ridge Housing Development instead of the dwelling at 7 Turning Mill Road, which was previously granted by the Board of Appeals on February 16, 1956. Granted — subject to fhe following conditions: 1. This permit shall expire March 1, 1957; 2. A sign not in excess of 12 sq. ft. may be erected on the premises; 3. A temporary permit shall be issued by the Board of Health before the premises are used; 4. The property at 7 Turning Mill Road shall not be used as a model home or for any advertis- ing purposes which might attract people and traffic in that neighborhood. Apr. 3 —John F. MacNeil To: Erect a building of second class construction on land adjacent to the Boston & Maine R.R. at Depot Square, zoned as a C -2 district, which will not have the required sideyard and rear yard; also to permit a 7 ft. canopy to be attached to the building which will project over the adjoining R -1 lot. Denied. Apr. 3— Kenneth N. Ernst Convert a single family dwelling at #2 Moreland Avenue, into a two - family dwelling. Denied. Apr. 3— Stanley Hill Post #38 American Legion Erect a building on Lot 5 located at 755 Marrett Road, to be used as a meet- ing place. Denied. Apr. 3 —Peter J & Anna C. McDonagh Subdivide Lot numbered 301 Massachusetts Avenue, so that the division line is not less than two and a half feet from the rear of the building now on said lot. Granted — subject to the condition that no building or structure shall be erected or maintained on the parcel to be subdivided and conveyed closer than ten feet to said building now on said lot. Apr. 17— Edward Ferry To: Remove a house from 1981 Massachusetts Avenue and install it at #9 Columbus Street, with the understanding that the house will set back at least 20 feet from the street, and that permission can be obtained from the Board To: To: To: 268 ANNUAL REPORTS of Selectmen and the Police Dept. to move the house, and that he receive a Board of Health Permit. Granted. Apr. 17— Antonio Busa To: Continue the construction of a house at #7 Cummings Avenue, with a set back from the street of 26 feet instead of the 30 feet as required by the Zoning By -law. Granted. Apr. 17— Alfred Antonelli To: Continue with the construction of a house at 9 Cummings Avenue, with a set back from the street of 25' 2" instead of the 30 feet as required by the Zoning By -law. Granted. Apr. 17— Richard W. Nylander To: Make an addition to his house at 15 Haskell Street, which would have a side yard on Crescent Hill Avenue of 14 feet instead of the required 20 feet, sub- stantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr. 1 7— Wilson Farm, Inc. To: Erect a greenhouse, work room and boiler room, 90' x 31' 10" on their prop- erty adjacent to #6 Pleasant Street, which building would be made of aluminum and glass in the case of the greenhouse, and concrete blocks in the case of the heater room, to be located approx. 110 ft. from Pleasant Street and 50 ft. from the back of the present roadside stand. Granted. Apr. 17 —Frank A. Yeomans To: Erect an addition to a non - conforming dwelling at #14 Parker Street, to be carried along the front of the building in line with the present bay window, which would be demolished, and to extend to a point 12 feet from the body of the building towards Mass. Avenue, which would make a sideyard of 16 feet between it and the next property line, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted and subject to the condition that the steps and the platform will not encroach more than 3 feet into the front yard of 20 feet. Granted. Apr. 17 —Mass. Inst. of Technology To: Erect and maintain a galvanized steel building as per drawings submitted, at the M.I.T. Field Station at #238 Wood Street, Lexington. Granted. May 8— Walter C. Boone To: Maintain an office for the practice of chiropody at his residence, 112 Bedford Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1) That every effort shall be made to have patients park cars in his driveway and not on Bedford Street; 2) This permit shall expire April 1, 1957; 3) That no sign will be displayed. May 8— Angelo Busa To: Continue to operate roadside stand at 137 Grant Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1) That one sign may be maintained not larger than 3' x 6'; 2) That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 3) That sufficient area for automobiles shall be provided, so that cars will not be required to park on Grant Street; 4) That only products of the land of the owner of the stand within the Town shall be sold; 5) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times; 6) That this Permit shall expire March 10, 1957. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 269 May 8— Angelo Nardone To: Operate a roadside stand for the sale of vegetables, plants, eggs and fruit produced on land adjacent to the stand and also produced on a small piece of land located on Grapevine Avenue, Lexington, subject to the following condi- tions: 1) That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 2) That sufficient area for the parking of automobiles shall be provided so that they will not be required to park on Waltham Street; 3) That one sign may be erected, not larger than 3' x 6'; 4) That the ,premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times; 5) That this Permit shall expire May 8, 1957. Granted. May 8— Ernest E. Outhet To: Erect a single family dwelling on a lot at #20 Eaton Road, Lexington, which would have the requisite sideyards but would set back from the street only 20 feet, but this would be to the front of the steps leading to the house, and the body of the house would be set back 25 feet, to conform with houses further up the street. Granted. May 8— Ernest E. Outhet To: Erect a single family dwelling on a lot at #16 Eaton Road, Lexington, which would have the requisite sideyards, but would set back from the street only 20 feet, but this would be to the front of the steps leading to the house, and the body of the house would set back 25 feet, to conform with houses further up the street. Granted. May 8 —Harry K. Compton To: Erect a single family dwelling at 128 Simonds Road, substantially in accord- ance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. May 8— Silvio Ponte To: Erect and maintain a sign 3' x 4' as per sketch submitted, at 118 Lowell Street, Lexington. Denied. May 15— Vivian B. Wolfe To: Operate a Nursery School on the premises at #21 Marrett Street, 3 mornings a week from 9 - 12 for not more than ten children. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That if she obtains more than five students she will employ professional assistance; 2. That the children at all times will be super- vised; 3. That this Permit shall expire May 15, 1957. May 15 —John J. Yosgandes To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Dexter Road. Granted — substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. May 15— Everett V. Adams To: Build an addition attached to existing dwelling at 144 Simonds Road, which will have a sideyard of 14 feet on the left hand side. Granted— substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. May 15— Edward F. Kleinberg To: Make an addition of two bedrooms and a porch and a garage underneath to the rear of his existing non - conforming dwelling at #41 Moreland Avenue. Granted —In accordance with the drawings submitted. 270 To: To: To: To: To: ANNUAL REPORTS May 24— Lexington Medical Center Bldg. & Clinic Associates, Inc. Erect a building at 16 Clarke Street of size 100' x 84' with sufficient front and side yards and of somewhat Colonial aspect, to house ten doctors who, as a corporation, would own the building and provided that there be parking space for thirty -four cars with additional space available for twenty more. The building shall be used only from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. six days a week and for emergencies on Sundays and the other hours during the week. One sign shall appear above the front colonnade having the words Medical Association. Any other signs which may be desired shall be located inside the building. Granted. May 24 —Tage Hanson Erect a two -story addition at 46 Farmcrest Avenue, which would be set back 25' 2" from the street. Granted— substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted and elevations presented at the hearing. May 24— Patrick F. Lynch Make an addition to the rear of non- conforming dwelling at 231 Bedford Street, Lexington. Denied. May 24 —Mary A. Hodgson Subdivide a parcel of land at 789 Massachusetts Avenue into two building lots which do not have the frontage and area required by the Lexington Zoning By -law. Denied. May 24— Leonard V. Short, M.D. Use the residence numbered 1433 Massachusetts Avenue, located in an R -1 district, for physicians' and dentists' offices, and for the purpose of so doing to alter and modify the present dwelling thereon; the same however to be continued to be used and occupied as a residence, and for permission to erect and maintain on the premises an appropriate sign, bearing the names and designators of the professional persons occupant therein. Denied. June 12— William L. Potter To: Use Lot 110F Fair Oaks Terrace as a building lot although it will not have the required frontage; it being understood that the house being built will be located substantially in accordance with the plan submitted. Granted. June 12 —Jan Leyenaar To: Build a greenhouse addition which will set back only 29 feet from the street, and will continue the line of the present greenhouse at #30 Moreland Ave- nue. A provision of this permit is that this greenhouse shall not be used commercially, but is for his private use. Granted. June 12— George Mahoney To: Create a two - family house at 9 Pleasant Street, by remodeling the present 8 -room dwelling. Denied. June 12— Marion C. Fillmore To: Build a porch 15' x 15' at the rear of present dwelling at 659 Marrett Road, which would not have the proper sideyard but would continue the 7 ft. side - yard of the existing house. Granted — substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. June 19 —Charles H. Murray To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 97 located on Robbins Avenue, which does not have the sideyard and setback required. Denied. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 271 June 19— Frederick J. Peterson To: Erect a garage attached to his existing dwelling at 22 Prospect Hill Road, which will have a sideyard of 8 feet instead of 10 feet as required by the Zoning By -law. Granted. June 19, 1956— Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. To: Erect a building to be used for recreational purposes on the so- called Aldrich property, located on Lincoln Street, substantially in conformity with the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 19— Bernard Goodman To: Erect and maintain a free standing sign size 6' x 4' at 62 Massachusetts Avenue. Denied. June 19— Custom Colonials, Inc. To: Subdivide Lot 43 located at 20 Hillcrest Street, adding 25 feet to adjoining lot 42 and to erect a single family dwelling on said lot 42, the remaining 25 ft. of lot 43 to be added to adjacent lot. Granted. June 19— Joseph C. Hurley To: Subdivide lot A located at 2173 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, in order to make separate lots for the existing non - conforming dwellings, which would . not conform to the Zoning By -law. Denied. June 19— Sherman H. Starr and Enid M. Starr To: Construct a swimming pool at 62 Hill Street, which will not have the side yard required under the Zoning By -law. Denied. June 26— Bernard C. Maloney To: Erect a free standing sign 8' x 4' located at 327 Woburn Street, which would be illuminated with fluorescent tubes. Denied. June 26— Roswell M. Boutwell To: Erect a free standing sign 6' x 5' at 55 Massachusetts Avenue, which will not conform to the Building By -law. Denied. June 26— Charles L. Hibbard, Jr. To: So design all walls of the all- purpose room at the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, 24 Lincoln Street, so that they will be 16" thick instead of 24" thick; the long walls of the Boys' and Girls' Club wings so that they would be 12" thick instead of 16" thick; and all exterior and interior founda- tions so that they need be no thicker than the walls above them; with the specific provision that these foundation walls shall be steel reinforced in accordance with the best engineering practice, substantially in accordance with the floor plans submitted. Granted. June 26— Donald and Madge Colpitts To: Subdivide a lot of land located at 1099 Massachusetts Avenue, having only a 10 ft. frontage on Mass. Avenue but having a 206 ft. frontage on Maple Street, so that the rear part of the lot would be cut off to form a new lot "A2 -B" having a frontage on Maple Street of 103 ft., a depth of approxi- mately 250 ft., and an area of 28,600 sq. ft., and that permission be granted to erect a single family dwelling on this lot, having the necessary front and side yards. According to the Colpitts request, they would be allowed to main- tain the existing house and garage on Lot "A2 -A ". Granted. 272 To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: ANNUAL REPORTS July 10— Malcolm J. Eastwood Erect a single family dwelling at #5 Bates Road, which does not have the frontage required under the Zoning By -law. Hearing postponed. July 10, 1956— Albert Gardner Construct a single family dwelling at 342 Waltham Street, which would have a set back of 20 feet instead of 30 as required by the Zoning By -law. The house would have a sideyard of 71/2 ft. on the left hand side and 9 feet on the right, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 10— Claude A. Clarke Build a carport 4 feet from the existing house at 75 Cedar Street, and having no sideyard. Denied. July 10 —Leon S. Kinsman Maintain existing house at 11 Grand View Avenue, with a sideyard of 6' 9" instead of the required 10 feet. Granted. July 10— Walter G. Black Subdivide Lot "C" located on Blossom Street, into two building Tots marked "D" and "E" as shown on the plan submitted, both lots having the required area, but being short of the required frontage by 5.85 ft. Granted. July 10 —John F. MacNeil Erect a building on his property at Depot Square, substantially in accordance with the plans submitted. Granted. July 10 —Tofa W. Khiralla Subdivide lot numbered 52 North Hancock Street, into two lots marked "A" and "B" on plan submitted, and to erect a single family dwelling on Lot "B ". Denied. July 24— Church of Our Redeemer Erect a steeple on the building now being constructed at #6 Meriam Street to extend 109 feet above grade, with the understanding that at the 50 feet level a concrete slab will be installed with a self - closing metal door for fire protection, and that adequate provision will be made to prevent the steeple from being damaged by lightning. Granted. July 24— Charles H. Murray To: Erect a single family dwelling, ranch type, of wood construction on Lot 97 and half of 96 located on Robbins Avenue. Granted— substantially in accord- ance wit;i the plot plan submitted, which would have the necessary side and rear yards but only 26 ft. front yard. July 24— Bryant W. Patten To: Maintain an existing lot and dwelling at #4 Cary Street, which will have only a 6' 9" side yard instead of the required 10' on the left hand side and will have 6,983 sq. ft. of area instead of 7,500. Granted. July 24 —Frank M. Hodgdon To: Subdivide a parcel of land at 70 Reed Street in order to make a building lot which would not have the frontage required by the Zoning By -law and to erect a single family dwelling thereon. Denied. To: To: To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 273 July 24 —W. J. Gaynor, Jr. Erect a garage and connecting breezeway to be located at 23 Minute -man Lane which would not have the sideyard required by the Zoning By -law. Denied. July 24 —James A. Carrig Continue the use of the temporary real estate office at the corner of Pleasant Street and Concord Avenue. Granted— subject to the following conditions: That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition; That this permit shall expire July 1, 1957. July 31— Domenic F. Catanese Maintain the house now being constructed at #3 Lincoln Terrace, substan- tially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 31— Robert B. Newman Erect a two -car garage at 17 Moon Hill Road, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 31—Nancy C. Schock Operate a play school for children from 3 to 5 years of age in her home at 8 Marrett Road, two mornings a week from 9 to 12, September to June. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That this permit shall expire July 1, 1957; 2. That the children shall be properly supervised at all times, both inside and outside the building. July 31— Patrick F. Lynch To: Construct a basement and one -story addition 21' x 16' at the rear of his existing garage and at the side of his existing house at #231 Bedford Street, substantially as shown on the sketch submitted. Granted— subject to the following conditions: That the building would have masonry block foundation which would extend under the rear of existing house and would be cement coated to disguise the blocks; That the addition would be constructed with a pitched roof and would be shingled; That the walls and ceiling of the present garage shall be wire lathed and plastered. To: To: To: To: To: July 31 —Paul Marashio Subdivide Lot 7 numbered 659 Lowell Street; the proposed new lot not having the required frontage and area. Denied. July 31— Michael A. Pellicci Establish an automobile dealership to sell, trade, buy and advertise the sale of automobiles at a location described as 915A Waltham Street. Denied. July 31— Joseph C. Hurley Subdivide Lot A located at 2173 Mass. Avenue in order to make separate lots for existing non- conforming dwellings, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted, drawn by Miller & Nylander, Civil Engineers & Sur- veyors dated July 6, 1956. Granted. July 31— Malcolm J. Eastwood Erect a dwelling at #5 Bates Road, which does not have the frontage required under the Zoning By -law. Denied. Aug. 21— Normand R. Cartier Operate a language center at his residence, #41 Somerset Road. Denied. 274 To: To: To: To: To: To: To: ANNUAL REPORTS Aug. 21— Jewish Community Center Nursery School Operate a Nursery School at 1508 Massachusetts Avenue, 5 days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, for a period of one year from date, with the under- standing that a maximum of 10 children shall be accommodated and that they shall be supervised by one teacher and an assistant at all times. Granted. Aug. 21 —Grey Nuns Charities, Inc. Operate an Elementary School in the frame house at #13 Pelham Road. Granted — subject to the regulations and requirements of the Dept. of Public Safety of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Aug. 21— Techbuilt, Inc. Erect a model vacation cottage without utilities or permanent foundation at #3 Turning Mill Road. Granted —this permit to expire August 21, 1957. Sept. 18— Harold L. Brehm, D.D.S. Maintain an office for the practice of Orthodontics in his home at 14 Parker Street. Granted. Sept. 18— Dorothy Steadman Maintain a boarding home for aged persons at #20 Parker Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: That she and her husband will care for the boarders, with additional help as needed, and that a person qualified to care for elderly people shall be present on the premises at all times; That not more than five boarders would be accommodated at any one time and that they should each have a private room; That any recommendations made by the State Inspector (Building) would be complied with; and that this permit shall continue only so long as Mrs. Dorothy Steadman owns and operates this boarding house for aged persons at #20 Parker Street; That there will be no structural changes made. Sept. 18— Howard H. Bezanson Erect an addition to present dwelling at 19 Hill Street. Granted— substan- tially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Sept. 1 8— Virginia E. Welch Divide her land at #29 Hayes Lane into two separate lots marked "A" and "B "; Lot "A" to have a frontage of 131 ft. and an area of 50,242 sq. ft., and Lot "B" to have a frontage of 130 feet and an area of 40,667 sq. ft. Granted. Sept. 18— Murray T. Potter and the Gulf Oil Corporation To: Use Lot #7 on Waltham Street, formerly part of the Rix land, for the keeping, storage and sale of petroleum products and inflammable fluids; lubricating, washing and tuning motor vehicles; selling and servicing motor vehicles tires, batteries and accessories. Denied. Oct. 2— Anthony R. Cataldo To: Use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue, for the processing, warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables. Granted — subject to the following conditions: That the permission hereby granted shall be until July 1, 1957; That no fruits or vegetables shall be sold at retail on the premises; That no by- products from the use or materials used shall be stored outside the building; That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 275 Oct. 2 —Mrs. C. S. Broussard To: Operate a Nursery School 5 days a week for children aged 2 to 5 years, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 21 Butler Avenue. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That not more than 10 children shall be in attendance at any one time; 2. That an assistant shall be employed if more than 6 children are in regular attendance; 3. That no portion of the basement shall be used for the children attending the school; 4. That the children shall be properly supervised at all times; 5. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times; 6. That this permit expires August 20, 1957. Oct. 2 —Paul Alibrandi To: Continue the operation of roadside stand at 565 Lowell Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That this permit shall expire Sept. 1, 1957; 2. That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 3. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition, and that only the products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of Lexington shall be sold. Oct. 2 —Frank A. Napoli To: Continue the operation of existing roadside stand situated on Marrett Road until June 1, 1957, for the sale only of products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of Lexington. Granted. Oct. 2— Nishan Haroian To: Operate a roadside stand at 353 Concord Avenue. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That only products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town of Lexington shall be sold; 2. That the cars of customers shall not be parked on the highway; 3. This permit shall expire July 1, 1957; 4. The premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. To: To: To: To: To: To: Oct. 2— William E. Tobin Maintain existing house at #12 Minute -man Lane, substantially in accord- ance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 2— Frederic W. Spearin Construct an addition to existing house at 23 Cedar Street, substantially in accordance with the plot plan and drawing submitted. Granted. Oct. 2— George Stevens Construct a single family dwelling at #15 Moreland Avenue, which will have a rear yard of approximately 12 ft. at the nearest point. Granted. Oct. 16 —Felix V. Cutler Construct a lean -to greenhouse, 91/2' long and 8' wide, at the rear of his house at #4 Carley Road, the same to be constructed of wood and fibre glass; with the understanding that no products of this greenhouse will be sold but are for his own private use. Granted. Oct. 16— Charles C. Flanders Maintain an office for the practice of Dentistry at #22 Hancock Street. Denied. Oct. 16 —Ethel P. Koester Maintain existing dwelling located at #16 Gleason Road, which does not have the required set back under the Zoning By -law. Granted. 226 ANNUAL REPORTS Oct. 16— William E. Fitzgerald To: Have a trailer on his land, now being developed on Dewey Road, as a tempo- rary office- residence. Denied. Oct. 16 —Mary Perrotta To: Operate a beauty parlor in her home at 203 Marrett Road. Denied. Oct. 16 —James A. Carrig To: Use approximately 40 acres of land, bounded by Pleasant Street on the east and the Cambridge- Concord Highway on the south, for an 18 -hole golf course and accessory uses as shown on plan submitted. Denied. Nov. 6— Wilson Farm, Inc. To: Continue to operate the roadside stand adjacent to #6 Pleasant Street. Granted— subject to the following conditions: 1. That the premises shall at all times be kept in a neat and orderly condition. 2. That no cars shall be allowed to park on Pleasant Street. 3. That no flood lights shall be installed. 4. That only vegetables, fruits and poultry products grown on the land of the petitioner that is within the Town shall be sold. 5. That this permit shall expire October 23, 1957. Nov. 6 —Mrs. Harry W. Cram To: Operate a pre - primary school for not more than ten children between the ages of 2 and 51/2 years at 759 Waltham Street, five days a week from 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. the year round. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That there shall be an assistant employed at all times. 2. That the outside play area shall be fenced in. 3. That the children shall be properly supervised at all times. 4. That this permit shall expire September 30, 1957. Nov. 6 —James W. Coveney To: Build a garage and breezeway attached to the existing house at #12 Revo- lutionary Road, which will be set back 26 feet from the street at the nearest point instead of 30 feet as required by the Lexington Zoning By -law. Granted. Nov. 6— Anthony J. LaCava To: Use the building No. 1047 Waltham Street as an office. Denied. Nov. 6 —Mary J. O'Brien To: Install a switchboard with 20 telephone connections, in her home at 34 Home- stead Street, for a doctors' and business men's answering service, with the understanding that if more services are required, she will present a new petition to the Board of Appeals, and with the understanding that Mrs. O'Brien and her husband will be the only persons to operate the services. This permission will continue only so long as Mrs. O'Brien and her husband own the home and operate the service. Granted. Nov. 20— Raymond and Emilio Desimone To: Continue the use of the tool shed on land located on private right of way off Webb Street. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. The building shall not be used for residential purposes; 2. The use of the building shall extend only until August 14, 1957. Nov. 20— Persis L. Ballou To: Operate a scheduled play group for not more than ten children at her resi- dence 2013 Mass. Avenue, said group to be operated in the forenoon, not TOWN OF LEXINGTON 277 278 ANNUAL REPORTS more than three days a week. Granted — subject to the following conditions: 1. That an assistant be employed at all times; 2. That the children be properly supervised at all times; 3. The outdoor play area shall be properly fenced in; 4. This permit shall expire June 30, 1957. Nov. 20— Herbert C. and Ethel M. Bourne To: Erect a two -car garage at 183 Bedford Street, which will come to within 5 feet of the side lot line, substantially in accordance with the plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. To: To: Erect a tool house lot line. Denied. Nov. 20— Richard H. Singleton at 379 Woburn Street, which will be located on the rear Nov. 20— Stanley M. Wyman, M.D. 1) Erect and maintain, on a certain parcel of land containing 13,148 square feet, situated at #160 Waltham Street Lot #7, a Colonial type building consisting of basement and one story, having a frontage of approx. 50 feet and a depth of approx. 32 feet, together with X -ray equipment to be con- tained therein, to be used as a physician's professional office for the diagnosis and treatment of patients; 2) To erect and maintain in the rear of said premises a private open air parking area to service not less than 12 motor vehicles for use by the petitioner, his staff, patients and guests in connection with the maintenance of said physician's office; 3) To erect and maintain a portion of the northeasterly side wall of said building 7 feet from the northerly side line of said lot as shown on sketch submitted. Denied. Nov. 20 —Moore Realty Trust To: Maintain the existing house at #10 Essex Street, having sideyards of 10 feet instead of the 12 feet required by the Zoning By -law. Granted — substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Dec. 11 -1. Whitman Stephens To: Erect a single family dwelling at #11 Bartlett Avenue (corner of Bartlett Avenue and Arcola Street) which will not have the 20 ft. set back from Arcola Street as required by the Zoning By -law, substantially in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Dec. 1 1— Leonard J. Colwell To: Add to Lot #56 located at 36 Independence Avenue a small triangular piece of land from adjoining Lot #55 on Smith Avenue, as defined on plot plan submitted. Ganted. Dec. 1 1— Thomas H. Robinson Subdivide a lot of land numbered 24 Cedar Street into two lots marked "A" and "B" on plan submitted which will not comply as to area and frontage with the Lexington Zoning By -law, and to erect a single family dwelling on said lot "B" with a frontage of 80 feet on Lake Street. Granted. Dec. 11— Massachusetts Institute of Technology To: Continue to maintain a transmitter pole 90 ft. high at the south corner of the Field Station #238 Wood Street, for a period of five years from date. Granted. Dec. 1 1 —Mary J. O'Brien To: Add 25 more extension lines to the switchboard now containing 20 lines at #34 Homestead Street for a doctors' and business men's answering service, with the understanding that if more services are required she will present a new petition to the Board of Appeals, and with the understanding that Mrs. O'Brien and her husband will be the only persons to operate the services. This permission will continue only so long as Mrs. O'Brien and her husband own the home and operate the service. Granted. Dec. 20 —Grace Chapel To: Erect a sign 4' x 6' on a lot it owns on Worthen Road and to maintain this sign for a period of not longer than two years. Grace Chapel agrees that the sign will be painted white with black letters and will not be illuminated. Granted. Dec. 20— Theodore L. Storer To: Maintain the existing sign on land situated on Route 128, between the Atlantic Service Station and the ramp to Marrett Road, which sign does not conform to the Zoning By -law. Denied. Dec. 20— Murray Sloane To: Maintain existing signs located as follows: One sign on land situated on Route 128 on the Waltham- Lexington line, in Lexington; and the other sign on land situated on the corner of Route 2 and Route 128, in Lexington, which signs do not conform to the Zoning By -law. Denied. The Board is deeply grateful to Mr. George Emery, Mr. J. Henry Duffy, Mr. Ernest A. Lindstrom and Mr. James A. Harding, associate members of the Board of Appeals, for their valuable assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, DONALD E. NiCKERSON, Chairman LESTER T. REDMAN THOMAS G. LYNAH WALTER C. BALLARD AIDEN L. RIPLEY TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 279 280 ANNUAL REPORTS Gentlemen: Dog bites increased again in 1956. A total of 130 dog bites occurred during the year. Each one of these dogs has to be examined for possible rabies infection, quarantined, and then released later at the appropriate time. Two animal specimens were delivered to the Wasserman Laboratory, 281 South Street, Jamaica Plain, for rabies examination, and found negative. This type of ex- amination must be made according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. Regulations require that this be done when an animal bites a person and dies before the 14 days quarantine period has expired. Animals (dogs, cats, pets or wild animals) who have to be killed for some good reason, and have bitten a person within 14 days should not be shot through the head, nor the brain be mutilated in any orther way, because it is this tissue that is used for examination. There were no cases of rabies in Lexington or in Massachusetts in 1956. A total of 42 barns were inspected according to the instructions of the Director of Livestock Disease Control. The annual census is divided as follows: Cows, Bulls, Steers or Oxen Horses Donkeys Ponies Sheep Goats Swine 128 38 2 3 9 12 1806 A new herd of dairy cows has been assembled by Swenson Brothers on Spring Street. All animals and premises were found satisfactory. Also, there were 32 cows examined for compliance with the inter -state ship- ment rules on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis. These cattle were shipped to local milk producers from out -of -state sources. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health, the Doctors, z,nd the Police Department, for their excellent cooperation. Respectfully submitted, CARL R. BENTON, Inspector Animals REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its seventeenth annual report cov- ering the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ending December 31, 1956. During the year the Board held twelve meetings. A brief review of the opera- tions of the system during the year, together with a financial statement and a list of pensioners are herewith submitted: Retired Members 1956 Dept. Date Retired Stanley A. Higgins Engineering Sept. 27, 1956 Edwin Burbank Saul School July 30, 1956 Marion T. Webber School Lunch Dec. 31, 1955 Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF RETIREMENT HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, Chairman ARTHUR SILVA, Elected Member EDWARD A. PALMER, Secretary PENSIONERS — DECEMBER 31, 1956 DEPARTMENT DATE RETIRED Electrician March 26, 1953 Animal Inspector Sept. 1, 1947 School Jan. 30, 1939 Highway May 1, 1949 School Feb. 10, 1947 School March 15, 1948 Park Nov. 1, 1953 Highway Sept. 3, 1943 NAME Bills, Louis W. Blakely, Chester L. Brenton, Walter Cataldo, Antonio Cavanaugh, Thomas F. Eaton, Leora B. Garrity, John J. Hannaford, Robert Harrington, Alice (Ben George 0. Harrington) Hayes, Roland Higgins, Stanley A. Holman, Walter Lindstrom, Enhard A. Longbottom, Fred W. Marshall, Ralph H. Mason, William B. McDonnell, Michael E. Mitchell, Lawrence G. Moloy, Charles E. Murray, John L. Muzzey, Helen Public Works July 14, 1955 School April 30, 1950 Engineer Sept. 27, 1956 Water & Sewer March 1, 1944 Building March 18, 1955 Building Feb. 1, 1940 Cemetery June 1, 1949 School May 11, 1950 Library Feb. 17, 1955 Welfare July 1, 1940 Town Offices May 13, 1952 Public Works Aug. 13, 1944 Library June 1, 1941 Nutt, Henry J. Paladina, Sebastian° Ryan, Alice M. (Ben. George V. Ryan) Saul, Edwin Burbank Spencer, Ellen P. (Ben. Frederic J. Spencer) Sullivan, James G. Taylor, Edward W. Thompson, G. Mildred Thompson, Irene (Ben. N. Page Thompson) Wallin, Charles F. Webber, Marion T. Weltch, Elsie G. Whiting, Marion E. (Ben. George Whiting) TOWN OF LEXINGTON Park Ashes & Dumps Park School Assessors Highway Fire Collector Fire Park School Lunch School Call Fireman RETIREMENT BOARD 281 June 1, 1949 June 1, 1948 June 15, 1951 July 30, 1956 Nov. 17, 1949 April 2, 1943 Jan. 1, 1943 March 4, 1954 June 9, 1955 Nov. 25, 1938 Dec. 31, 1955 June 30, 1953 July 3, 1948 Income Statement for 1956 Ledger Assets December 31, 1955 $329,628.75 INCOME Contributions from Members: Group A $24,152.84 Group B 10,286.53 Payments 1,189.37 35,628.74 Contributions from Town: Pension Fund 39,294.00 Expense Fund 325.00 39,619.00 Interest Received: Bonds 3,385.45 Cooperative Banks 532.50 Federal Savings & Loan 90.38 Savings Banks 3,414.21 Dividends Received: Banks Stocks Interest Accrued December 31, 1956 Sale of Rights Total Income DISBURSEMENTS Annuity Payments $2,871.38 Pension Payments 28,757.40 Survivorship Payments 5,161.56 Refunds 11,632.50 Expenses 102.65 7,922.54 2,745.30 1,045.20 50.04 $416,639.57 282 ANNUAL REPORTS Interest Paid on Banks Amortization Decrease Value of Stocks Interest Accrued December 31, 1955 Total Disbursements Ledger Assets December 31, 1956 BOARD OF RETIREMENT 145.10 7.88 Balance Sheet December 31, 1956 ASSETS Cash on Hand and In Banks Securities Bonds: Book Value American Tel. & Tel. 31/4--84 $4,918.75 American Tel. & Tel. 27/4 -87 5,120.46 Arkansas Power 3Y2 -82 5,175.00 Cal. Oregon Power 37/4 -86 5,066.75 Comm. Edison 31/2-86 5,000.00 Cosumers Power 4. -86 5,050.00 Duquesne Light 31/2-86 5,206.25 Fall River Electric 33/4 -83 2,058.56 Georgia Power 33/4-86 5,150.00 Jersey Central 4Y4 -86 5,137.50 N. Y. Tel. & Tel. 31/6-78 5,059.28 Pacific Gas & Elec. 3 -74 4,964.89 Pacific Tel. & Tel. 31/4 -83 4,985.07 Pub. Sev. Ind. 33/4 -84 1,934.78 Pub. Sev. N. H. 31/4-84 10,264.05 So. Cal. Edison 35/4 -81 5,100.00 U. S. Bonds 31/4-83 9,952.80 U. S. Series G 21/2 51,000.00 Stocks: Market Value Chase - Manhattan Bank, N. Y. 11,221.87 Bankers Trust Co., N. Y. 6,475.00 Chemical Corn Exchange, N. Y. 10,972.50 First National Bank, Boston 7,263.00 Merchants National, Boston 3,900.00 National City Bank, N. Y. 9,187.50 National Shawmut Bank 4,600.00 Second National -State Street Trust 15,250.00 Savings Bank Deposits: Andover Savings Bank 2,329.60 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Dedham Inst. for Savings 5,000.00 48,678.47 2,264.32 707.49 51, 650.28 $364,989.29 $5,313.35 141,144.14 68,869.87 TOWN OF LEXINGTON East Cambridge Savings Eliot Savings Bank Hingham Inst. for Savings Hudson Savings Bank Inst. for Savings Newburyport Lexington Savings Bank Lynn Inst. for Savings Malden Savings Bank Marlborough Savings Bank Melrose Savings Bank Middlesex Inst. for Savings Natick Five Cent Savings Newton Centre Savings Newton Savings Bank North Ave. Savings Bank Provident Inst. for Savings Quincy Savings Bank Rockland Savings Bank Somerville Savings Bank Wakefield Savings Bank Waltham Savings Bank West Newton Savings Bank Weymouth Savings Bank Winchester Savings Bank Woburn Five Cent Savings Workingmen's Corp. (Deposit) Interest Accrued (Securities) Cooperative Banks: Auburndale Cooperative Bank Concord Cooperative Bank Marlborough Cooperative Bank Mount Vernon Cooperative Bank Needham Cooperative Bank Joseph Warren Cooperative Bank Federal Savings & Loan Associations: Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Natick Federal Savings & Loan 1,289.36 5,000.00 1,911.36 5,000.00 7,500.00 10,000.00 2,279.90 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,969.69 3,549.21 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,206.87 2,273.28 5,000.00 1,160.91 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 100.00 2,429.11 5,000.00 1,045.20 4,322.40 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,442.80 3,000.00 7,542.11 2,025.00 LIABILITIES Annuity Savings Fund 241,986.81 Annuity Reserve Fund f 31,725.60 Military Service Fund 2,362.24 Pension Fund 87,559.83 Expense Fund 1,354.81 283 284 ANNUAL REPORTS 118,284.42 20,765.20 REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT December 31, 1956 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year 1956. This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State System of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules: Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1956 Receipts for the year 1956 in detail Expenditures for the year 1956 in detail Schedule of Appropriation Accounts — Revenue Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others Borrowing Capacity of the Town Schedule of Municipal Indebtedness Schedule of interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year In accordance with the provisions of Section 58 Chapter 41 of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills. There are five unpaid bills remaining for the year 1956. These bills are as follows: Boston & Maine R. R.— Public Works $9,894.13 Peterson Chair Service — Patriot's Day '55 3.60 Barrett Press —Town Celebrations' Committee 9.35 World Affairs Council —Town Celebrations' Com- mittee 5.00 9,567.11 Zitso Studio —Town Celebrations' Committee 10.00 $364,989.29 $364,989.29 $9,922.08 In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Offices and Boards entrusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. In each case, I have found the records correct. During the year 1956, the cash balances have been verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Treasurer have been reconciled. In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trust, Trustees of Cary Memorial Library and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 285 286 ANNUAL REPORTS the School Committee. The securities held by these trustees have been examined and found correct and in proper order. The cash balances have also been reconciled with the bank balances. CD ND NOO'O NMNODU Ill ND Ol ' o'N.uoOO•O. —N'OM O ,t U W M OD •O N O. U n OD 'O U) r. co OD OD ^ .O .—'t M O. O` M ^ t\ M . . . . O uo cy O no O O M N 'O u) IL) u) U N. O N M N OO u) u) CO O^ M O 'O N co to N to MNM OO cs co r. no O Cl N. N co O OD N O`000 m oo V3 r. es no co r. co to U OI�MNUO�I,M�0OI.W'O.- -I.W'o in . . . . . . Respectfully submitted, v o M � - •° o � 0 CV .— .-- O M N � N N OD � ILI EDWARD A. PALMER, "} cv Town Accountant Middlesex, ss Then personally appeared the above named, Edward A. Palmer, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. JAMES J. 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U .0 .o 2I,F --H0 CD 3UO $3,372,030.77 $3,372,030.77 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1956 RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE 2R7 Taxes —Levy of 1956 Polls $10,940.00 Personal 174,838.40 Real Estate 2,468,704.62 2,654,483.02 Taxes —Prior Years Polls 162.00 Personal 3,529.58 Real 76,150.59 From the Commonwealth Income Tax 24,869.10 Corporation Tax 100,509.30 Meal Tax 3,079.10 Licenses Liquor Sunday Bowling Milk & Oleo & Pasteurization Junk Victuallers Automobile Dealers Other 6,000.00 320.00 10.00 81.00 150.00 135.00 100.00 94.05 Permits Marriage 382.00 Building 6,299.00 Plumbing 1,669.00 Cesspools 590.00 Oil Storage 19.00 Garbage and Sewage 20.00 Other 51.50 Fines and Forfeits Court Fines Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth Paraplegic Veterans Taxes English Speaking Classes George Barden —Smith Fund Loss of Taxes — State Land School Aid — Chapter 70 532.00 999.60 100.00 873.33 1,485.94 196,736.55 79, 842.17 128,457.50 6,890.05 288 ANNUAL REPORTS Refunds for Pay'ts School Loans 68,425.31 Vocational Education 9,823.39 Hurricane 409.47 Director of Standards 69.00 From the County Dog Licenses 3,173.52 Dog Damages 326.00 U. S. Grants Old Age Assistance — Administration 4,861.90 Aid & Expenses 44,951.10 Dependent Children — Administration 1,866.44 Aid & Expenses 7,603.16 Disability Assistance — Administration Aid & Expenses 549.34 5,771.87 Other General Revenue for Loss of Taxes Town of Arlington Land 590.38 City of Cambridge Land 637.50 West 10.02 Tax Title Redemptions Tax Titles 185.24 Tax Title Possessions 3,794.76 Receipts from Bonding Claims 2,002.90 Easement Refund 1.00 9,030.50 TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE COMMERCIAL REVENUE 532.00 278,922.59 3,499.52 49,813.00 9,469.60 6,321.21 1,237.90 3,980.00 2,002.90 1.00 Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Sewer: Apportioned Paid in Advance Added to 1956 Tax Bills Added to Prior Tax Bills Unapportioned 8,378.17 22,644.73 1,708.54 8,111.29 40,842.73 3,234,482.96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Street: Apportioned Paid in Advance 6,174.07 Added to 1956 Tax Bills 13,003.93 Added to Prior Tax Bills 151.43 Unapportioned 12,359.33 Sidewalk: Apportioned Paid in Advance Added to 1956 Tax Bills Unapportioned 77.04 1,742.82 Water: Apportioned Paid in Advance 1,283.76 Added to 1956 Tax Bills 4,642.20 Added to Prior Tax Bills 415.60 Unapportioned 270.00 Suspended Assessments • 301.80 31,688.76 1,819.86 6,61 1.56 301.80 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes: Levy of 1956 256,836.17 Prior Years 32,588.79 289,424.96 TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND PRIVILEGES COMMERCIAL REVENUE - DEPARTMENTAL Collector Certificate Fees 1,723.00 Tax Demand Costs 744.30 Selectmen Miscellaneous 1,616.20 Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded 1,418.28 Mortgages Discharged 135.12 Pole Location Certificates 150.00 Miscellaneous 356.50 Fees 639.75 Cary Memorial Building Rentals Janitor Service 518.00 33.75 2,467.30 1,616.20 2,699.65 551.75 289 370,689.67 290 ANNUAL REPORTS Legal Department Board of Appeals- Hearings 1,367.00 Planning Board - Hearings 371.00 Zoning Books, Maps, etc. 129.16 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTAL 1,867.16 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Bicycle Permits Revolver Permits Miscellaneous Fire Department Oil Permits and Blasting Inspection Weights and Measures Wires TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 149.25 116.00 15.18 227.50 368.30 1,596.75 280.43 227.50 • 1,965.05 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Dental Clinic 160.50 Others 4.00 State - Tuberculosis 1,087.14 Sewer Department House Connections 1,388.01 Miscellaneous 472.00 Sewer Rates 14,942.95 Sewer Charge lieu of Betterments 386.00 TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION HIGHWAYS Highway Joint Construction - State County Highway Road Machinery Fund Sale of Scrap Highway Maintenance lieu of Bet- terments 15,565.55 8,255.92 42,609.23 564.63 177.60 164.50 1,087.14 17,188.96 9,202.06 2,472.98 18,440.60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 291 Insurance Claims 10.00 Hurricane Reimbursements 1,742.77 TOTAL HIGHWAYS PUBLIC WELFARE Temporary Aid Reimbursement —State Reimbursement — Cities & Towns Reimbursement — Individuals Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement —State Soldier's Benefits State Aid— Individuals Old Age Assistance Reimbursement —State Reimbursement — Cities & Towns Disability Assistance Reimbursement —State TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE 2,166.92 1,310.28 3,090.00 5,815.25 2,559.05 57,941.69 3,883.64 8,410.41 SCHOOLS Tuitions Tuitions State Wards 3,979.97 " Other Wards 3,882.56 Athletic Activity 4,687.08 School Lunch Program 129,630.24 Sale of Books, Supplies, etc. 329.66 Miscellaneous Receipts 2,057.69 Transportation Aid from Com- monwealth 18,031.40 Chapter 718 Federal Emergency School Fund 15,942.50 TOTAL SCHOOLS 68,925.70 6,567.20 5,815.25 2,559.05 61,825.33 8,410.41 178,541.10 RECREATION AND PARKS Transportation Bus Tickets 12.25 12.25 68,925.70 85,177.24 178,541.10 TOTAL RECREATION & PARKS ... 12.25 292 ANNUAL REPORTS UNCLASSIFIED Ambulance 'Rentals 2,086.00 Rental Barnes Property 1,020.00 Parking Meters 6,931.23 Miscellaneous Items 18.32 House Rental 261.00 Sundry 87.24 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 10,403.79 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Department Sale of Water Rates of 1956 and Prior Years Liens Added to Taxes Miscellaneous House Connections 1956 Prior Years Sundry Items 179,630.15 2,420.64 1,524.09 1,384.17 353.45 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES CEMETERIES Muroe Annual Care Interments Foundations and G & L Perpetual Care 90.00 405.00 173.00 450.00 Westview Sale of Lots 3,757.50 Perpetual Care 4,474.75 Interments 1,894.00 Foundations and G. L. 1,020.50 House Rent 120.00 Other Items TOTAL CEMETERIES INTEREST Special Assessments Sewer 5,778.48 Street 3,319.85 Sidewalk 21.32 182,050.79 3,261.71 1,118.00 11,266.75 10,403.79 185,312.50 12,384.75 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Water 797.09 Interest — Deferred Taxes 2,394.94 Interest on Bonds Issued 1,828.43 Tax Title Interest 29.10 TOTAL INTEREST 14,170.21 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS General Loans Premiums 4,000.50 Street 100,000.00 School 470,000.00 Sewer 4,500.00 Water 110,000.00 Anticipation Revenue Loan 496,428.46 Library Addition 295,000.00 Town Office Building Addition 215,000.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 1,735,428.96 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds Old Age Assistance — Aid and Expenses 2,886.01 Public Welfare — Aid and Expenses 57.00 Disability Assistance — Aid and Expenses 40.00 Dependent Children — Aid and Expenses Veterans' Services — Aid and Expenses 172.50 Cemetery Department Munroe Perpetual Care Fund .... 1,000.00 Westview Perpetual Care Fund 1,500.00 Colonial Perpetual Care Fund Insurance Refunds 174.71 Claims Miscellaneous 1,366.17 3,155.51 2,500.00 174.71 1,366.17 293 14,170.21 1,735,428.96 TOTAL REFUNDS & TRANSFERS.. 7,196.09 294 ANNUAL REPORTS AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Sporting Licenses 3,039.00 Dog Licenses 4,144.00 Deposits Sewer House Connections 35,520.00 Water House Connections 24,370.52 Withholding Taxes Tailings Other Trusts Tower Park Memorial Albert B. Tenney Memorial 197,992.41 3.31 345.60 210.00 TOTAL AGENCY, TRUST & INVESTMENTS TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1956 GRAND TOTAL DECEMBER 31, 1956 7,183.00 59,890.52 197,992.41 3.31 555.60 265,624.84 6,198,465.70 3,102,032.16 $9,300,497.86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 295 EXPENDITURES- 1956 (Including Cash Payments and Departmental Transfers) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Secreta ry Extra Clerical Services 26.25 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 189.50 Printing & Mailing Reports 1,137.86 Meeting Expense 18.08 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Executive Clerk 3,988.24 Senior Clerk 2,708.92 Junior Clerk 2,176.16 Expenses Selectmen 1,000.00 Postage & Office Supplies 698.68 Equipment & Repairs 400.00 Advertising 108.31 Constable Service 352.14 Dues 170.00 Sundry 132.15 Out of State Travel 80.20 Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 4,753.05 Senior Clerk 2,223.45 Junior Clerk 2,062.00 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Equipment & Repairs Binding Records -1956 Association Dues Travel & Meeting Expense 169.07 305.98 77.50 30.00 135.59 1,371.69 8,873.32 296 ANNUAL REPORTS Town Clerk & Treasurer's Department Personal Services Town Clerk & Treasurer Ass't. Town Clerk & Treasurer Junior Clerks Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Equipment & Repair Travel & Meeting Expense Association Dues Bond Premium Sundry Town Clerk Special Travel .... Parking Meter Maintenance .. 5,973.83 3,405.73 3,783.60 540.94 377.70 53.66 29.50 369.50 28.05 Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles Collectors Department Personal Services Collector 5,446.16 Senior Clerk 2,748.44 Junior Clerks 3,340.50 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 2,249.06 Equipment & Repair 88.54 Recording Fees & Adv. 100.52 2,932.48 Bond Premium 597.75 Binding Advertising Sundry 196.35 Meeting & Travel Expense 38.80 Association Dues 2.00 9,038.53 Assessors' Department Assessors 2,250.00 Secretary 5,134.28 Senior Clerk 2,842.13 Junior Clerks 4,339.20 718.14 Binding Records -1955 carry- over 75.00 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Equipment & Repair Recording & Transfer Fees Assistant Assessors 563.84 97.54 313.15 13,163.16 1,399.35 325.00 93.00 1,986.16 11,535.10 3,273.02 14,565.61 39,975.83 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sundry Auto Allowance Binding Association Dues & Meeting Expense 11.49 300.00 228.17 Law Department Personal Services Town Counsel 4,000.00 Special Fees 5,000.00 Sundry 2,436.58 Elections Department Expenses (Jurisdiction of Selectmen) Wardens & Other Officers 4,153.17 Meals 108.00 Printing, Preparing & Mailing Warrants 4,622.20 Sundry 413.89 Elections Department Expenses (Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) Postage & Supplies Voting Lists & Tally Sheets Wages Sundry 41.26 649.00 482.50 116.98 Voting Machines Registrations Department Personal Services Registrar 225.00 Assistant Registrars 1,540.50 Clerk 80.00 Expenses Postage & Supplies 76.60 Printing Voting List 1,982.15 Tally Sheets & Ballots Equipment & Repair 328.13 Advertising 213.12 Public Works - Superintendent's Office Personal Services Superintendent 8,500.00 Office Manager 4,071.60 Clerical 14,650.69 297 1,514.19 11,436.58 298 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Postage, Supplies & Equipment Equipment & Repairs Sundry Association Dues 284.54 996.82 30.95 47.00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Personal Services Janitor 4,054.41 Assistant Janitor 3,180.21 Second Assistant Janitor 2,978.21 Expenses Labor 3,291.40 Repairs & Other Expenses 3,718.28 Telephone 3,054.17 Fuel 5,439.21 Light, Power & Gas 3,359.09 Water 536.56 9,297.26 Sundry 267.38 1,289.74 1,200.00 1,845.00 2,600.00 27,222.29 Carry-over 1955 Contract Professional Services Miscellaneous 60,111.00 17,360.40 468.82 Engineering Department Personal Services Assistant Engineer 5,396.15 Others 14,358.59 Expenses Field & Office Supplies Equipment Rentals Equipment & Repair Maps, Blueprints, etc. Sundry Land Court Board of Appeals Expenses Clerical Postage & Supplies Advertising Equipment & Repair 337.55 155.98 265.15 188.26 32.12 50.60 435.24 592.31 700.70 1,359.31 10,212.83 19,466.09 355.54 77,940.22 19,754.74 1,029.66 1,728.25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 299 Planning Board 300 ANNUAL REPORTS Fire Department Personal Services Personal Services Deputy Chief 5,767.86 Town Planner 7,215.18 Captains & Lieutenants 26,194.66 7,215.18 Privates 108,976.71 Callmen 3,003.36 Expenses Extra Duty 3,687.28 Clerical 857.90 Clerk 1,182.25 Postage & Supplies 609.80 Professional Special Services 2,307.97 Assoc. Dues & Meeting Expense 84.00 Expenses Photos, Maps & Blueprints 486.71 Office Expenses 266.66 Advertising 153.64 Telephone 1,229.43 Equipment & Repair Apparatus Base Plans & Maps 500.00 Equipment for Men 1,420.42 Sundry 150.98 Fire Fighting Equipment 210.80 5,151.00 Equipment & Repair 2,669.97 Carry-over 1955 445.83 Alarm Box & Radio Maintenance 4,776.28 Shop Supplies 103.58 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $270,413.77 Hose 1,134.31 Fuel & Light 2,442.82 Rescue & Salvage 189.11 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Maintenance - Bldgs. and Grounds 3,1 18.21 Police Department Gas & Oil 2,520.73 Medical 252.51 Chief 5,818.34 Sundry & All Other 568.89 Lieutenants & Sergeants 31,650.32 Water 83.46 Patrolmen 78,474.14 Car 1,351.00 Matron 5.00 Clerk 2,616.12 Policewomen 7,425.00 Civilian Defense Special Police 1,592.00 127,580.92 Telephone 93.00 Equipment 76.29 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 840.16 Carryover -1955 Office Equipment & Repair .... 314.37 Telephone 2,393.50 Building Department Motor Equipment 1,222.80 Personal Services Town Rental 2,573.71 Inspector Radio Maintenance 1,408.50 Equipment for Men 1,470.71 Expenses Equipment for Women 778.80 Auto 1,475.00 Meals 49.42 Expenses 777.04 New Cars 2,796.00 Ammunition 115.18 Training 35.00 Sundry 271.54 Plumbing Department 14,279.09 Personal Services 3,132.00 Parking Meter Maintenance .. 219.63 Expenses 680.96 Speed Study 946.90 148,812.12 22,338.18 169.29 600.00 5,220.00 2,252.04 3,812.96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 301 Wire Department Personal Services Inspector Expenses Auto Allowance Sundry Weights and Measures Personal Services Sealer Expenses Auto Allowance Sundry Insect Suppression 266.39 90.47 264.00 159.75 Wages & Expenses Labor 2,368.38 Equipment & Repair 345.41 Supplies 30.25 Equipment Rentals 243.00 Insecticides 498.29 Sundry 3.09 Shade Trees Wages & Expenses Labor 9,037.18 Equipment, Tools & Repair 412.29 Loam & Trees 1,159.95 Equipment Rentals 587.86 Insecticides 869.61 Sundry 31.88 Dutch Elm Wages & Expenses Labor 6,727.66 Rental 869.88 Supplies 319.50 2,000.00 356.86 800.00 423.75 3,488.42 12,098.77 7,917.04 302 ANNUAL REPORTS Forest Fires Personal Services Warden Wages & Expenses Labor Supplies & Equipment 50.00 205.00 113.16 Dog Officer Personal Services Officer 283.75 Expenses Care & Feeding of Dogs 528.15 368.16 811.90 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY $354,496.03 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Personal Services Sanitarian 5,073.94 Clerk 2,097.40 Expenses Auto Allowance 732.22 Office Expenses 452.49 Laboratory Supplies 258.02 Quarantine & Contagious Dis- eases - Polio 1,762.37 Hospitals 1,082.59 Tuberculosis 1,864.00 Visiting Nurse Ass'n 1,983.36 Advertising Sundry 595.81 7,172.34 8,730.86 Engineering Service 2,422.78 Mosquito Control 8.000.00 Dog Clinic Expenses Veterinarian 100.00 Sundry 477.29 Dental Clinic Personal Services Dentist 2,423.00 Nurse 2,260.00 577.29 4,683.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Laundry Dental Supplies Advertising Travel Allowance Posture Clinic Personal Services Physician Nurses Expenses Sundry Postage & Supplies Animal Inspection Department Inspector Sewer Maintenance 33.25 487.84 200.00 150.00 1,045.50 97.40 59.90 Wages & Expenses Labor 2,736.87 Light & Power 4,647.14 Equipment, Tools & Repair 255.94 Equipment Rental 405.73 Contract 524.82 Gravel & Other Supplies 229.50 Sewer Services Wages & Expenses Labor 16,562.33 Pipe & Fittings 7,183 60 Equipment & Repair 537.58 Town Equipment Rental 2,608 18 Other Equipment Rentals 8,867.96 Lumber — Gravel, etc. 5,596.51 Sundry 33.45 303 721.09 1,195.50 157.30 900.00 304 ANNUAL REPORTS Sewer Trunk Line Contract 189,451.26 Professional Services 11,990.70 201,441.96 Sewer Construction — Sundry Streets Wages & Expenses Labor 1,541.36 Town Equipment 506.50 Pipe, Cement, etc. 2,838.94 Advertising — Deeds 166.01 Contract 24,856.71 Professional Services 5,864.59 Other Equipment Rentals 124.66 Sundry 128.75 Sunnyfield Sewer Sewer Construction 1954 Labor 897.90 Contract 3,040.95 Materials 1,120.41 Sewer Pump Station Contract 65,521.89 Professional Services 3,515.50 Sundry 10.45 Sewer Construction 1955 Labor 304.86 Contract 68,586.85 8,800.00 Professional Services 3,621.62 Rentals 134.67 Gravel, etc. 58.25 36,027.52 600.00 5,059.26 69,047.84 72,706.25 Drain Construction — Sundry Streets Wages & Expenses Labor 505.83 Rentals 223.63 Pipe 673.60 Supplies 279.26 Professional Services 7,792.22 Contract 39,396.25 41,389.61 48,870.79 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Drain Construction 1953 Labor Materials 132.51 85.07 Drain Construction 1954 Labor 1,761.75 Contract 7,425.71 Rentals 1,166.69 Materials 2,983.34 Drain Construction 1955 Contract 18,428.46 Professional Services 4,361.69 Materials 323.06 Garbage Collection Contract Care of Dumps & Removal of Ashes Wages & Expenses Labor 11,200.00 Equipment Rentals 8,162.41 Supplies 1,396.71 Gravel 1,1 14.42 Sundry 26.46 TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION HIGHWAYS Public Works Building Wages & Expenses Labor 11,040.09 Fuel, Light & Power 1,389.55 Equipment & Repair 2,543.63 Mechanics Tools & Equipment 29.50 Building Repairs & Supplies 527.47 Sundry 299.36 Gas 324.05 217.58 13,327.49 23,1 13.21 22,828.00 21,900.00 16,153.65 305 $599,929.67 306 ANNUAL REPORTS Highway Maintenance Wages & Expenses Labor Equipment & Repair Town Equipment Rental Other Equipment Rental Stone, Cement Gravel, etc Manholes, Sidewalks & Fence Sundry Street Construction — Sundry Streets 35,175.21 2,453.21 8,998.67 2,823.19 17,616.81 1,876.50 826.19 Labor Professional Services 7,317.53 Contract 9,910.25 Sundry 47.85 Registry of Deeds 298.35 Chapter 90 Maintenance 1955 Town Rental Chapter 90 Maintenance 1956 Labor 57.54 Supplies 2,204.16 Town Rental 12.9.00 Chapter 90 Construction 1955 Contract 1,000.00 Labor 3,244.31 Materials 15,559.96 Rentals 1,233.25 Chapter 90 Construction 1956 Worthen Road Labor 52.00 Contract 121,223.20 Professional Services 6,694.56 Sundry 51.80 69,769.78 17,573.98 48.00 2,390.70 21,037.52 2.55 128,021.56 Depot Square Professional Services 660.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Parking Lot Labor 332.34 Materials 995.19 Contract 2,175.86 Professional Services 95.00 Town Rental 288.50 Street Construction — 1954 Carryover Contract Street Construction 1955 Contract 32,425.15 Professional Services 2,156.71 Sundry 32.32 Highway Department — Road Machinery Expenses Gas & Oil 11,531.86 Parts & Repairs 15,835.64 Tires & Tubes 3,064.10 Plate Fees 9.00 Sundry 35.50 New Equipment Snow Removal Wages & Expenses Labor 37,341.59 Plow & Truck Repairs 5,818.12 Equipment Rentals 26,011.97 Gravel, Sand & Salt 10,846.35 Sundry 287.34 Town Equipment 17,396.07 Weather Service 310.00 New Equipment Traffic Regulation and Control Labor 2,704.54 Light 403.43 Town Equipment 224.01 Railroad Signals 922.96 Sundry 18.98 307 308 ANNUAL REPORTS Street Lights Street Signs Labor 1,188.30 Paint } 887.26 Cement & Pipe J 3,886.89 Town Equipment 95.60 1,135.00 34,614.18 30,476.10 18,895.00 98,01 1.44 13,230.95 4,273.92 Sidewalk Construction Contract 21,092.15 Sundry 301.60 Curbing Construction Labor 494.93 Cold Top & Gravel 2,461.31 Contract 1,580.10 Rental 142.25 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 37,221.21 2,171.16 21,393.75 4,678.59 $525,645.93 PUBLIC WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES AND BENEFITS Public Welfare Personal Services Agent Social Worker Senior Clerk Junior Clerk Paid from Fed Grants 4,907.80 3,131.73 2,748.44 2,589.32 (4,672.27) Administration Postage & Office Supplies 386.34 Auto Expense 110.33 Telephone 219.33 Meeting Expense 67.41 Dues 66.00 Gas 40.85 Town Equipment 34.71 Paid from Fed. Grants 0. A. A. (219.29) Aid & Expenses Cash Grants 5,343.60 General Relief 8,809.17 13,377.29 924.97 14,152.77 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 309 Aid to Dependent Children Aid & Expenses Cash Grants Paid from Federal Grants Old Age Assistance Aid & Expenses Cash Grants Other Cities & Towns Administration Paid from Federal Grants (4,022.35) (40,406.47) Disability Assistance Cash Grants Paid from Federal Grants (4,140.14) Veteran's Services and Benefits Personal Services Director Administration Aid & Expenses Cash Grants 6,226.15 All Other 2,742.62 TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE & VET- ERANS' SERVICES & BENEFITS Schools Personal Services Superintendent Attendance Officer Other Expenses (Clerks) Principal & Teachers (High) Principal & Teachers (Elem.) Substitutes and Special Janitors —High & Elem. Maintenance —High & Elem Health Atypical Education SCHOOLS 9,666.60 153.40 19, 928.49 373,323.09 416,260.40 8,246.35 75,708.89 3,568.34 8,577.63 867.50 16,706.22 134,967.53 4,001.91 210.29 17,980.14 1,566.00 353.64 8,968.77 916,300.69 Paid from Geo. Barden Fund 1,694.48 Expenses General Expense 5,601.77 Textbooks 18,716.45 Supplies 34,292.37 Fuel 33,378.07 213,209.53 310 ANNUAL REPORTS Light & Power 28,088.16 Telephone 2,792.07 Towel Service 3,798.25 Gas 2,123.33 Water 1,039.69 Miscellaneous 2,939.83 Maintenance — Repairs 28,375.44 Janitors' Supplies 6,195.84 Libraries 2,038.70 Health 913.76 Transportation 42,841.11 Truck 1,655.17 Atypical Education 1,543.65 Outlay — Building 1,716.47 Outlay —New Equipment 3,395.06 School Committee 502.46 Teachers Travel 1,194.76 Supt. Other 1,662.69 Automobile Driving Inst. 267.61 School Custodians Spec. Americanization Classes Vocational Education Tuition Vocational Education Handicraft Classes Out of State Travel Plans and Specifications - -Bldg. Maria Hastings School Harrington School Addition to Fiske School Plans and Specifications Franklin School Addition Construction, Original Equipping and Furnishing New High School High School Bldg. Addition School Sites Comm. Junior High Study Comm. TOTAL SCHOOLS 225,072.71 631.00 208.00 7,685.67 8,248.56 428.00 73,677.82 421,428.59 13,581.48 88,256.68 320.00 670,938.97 200.00 25.00 2,428,697.65 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 311 312 ANNUAL REPORTS LIBRARIES Expenses Library Postage & Office Supplies 633.89 Transportation 268.30 Personal Services Equipment 3,617.24 Librarian 5,199.84 Repairs 219.97 Assistants & Substitutes 33,556.10 Sundry 167.70 Janitors 3,820.02 Tennis Court 1,143.05 42,575.96 Grand Stand — Painting 1,875.00 • 7,925.15 Expenses 1954 Carryover 586.06 Administration 3,360.99 1955 Carryover 5,913.94 Books, Periodicals, Bulletins .. 9,730.35 Baskin Playground 100.00 Binding 1,388.37 Fuel & Light 2,509.63 Building & Grounds 1,570.74 Sundry 29.88 Pensions 18,589.96 Police 12,729.70 Cary Memorial Library Bldg. Fire 5,747.39 Add. Comm. 23,150.92 18,477.09 1955 Carryover 310.40 TOTAL LIBRARIES 84,627.24 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Parks Wages & Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 44.41 Labor 24,127.90 Equipment & Repair 5,133.21 Equipment & Rentals 1,042.86 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 622.94 Light & Power 231.09 Water 281.58 Flags, Flag Pole Maintenance 175.74 Miscellaneous Supplies 180.45 Sundry 102.39 Recreation Personal Services Clerical Supervision & Instruction Winter Program Summer Program Janitor Service 31,942.57 Board of Retirement Expenses 325.00 Accrued Liability 39,294.00 Memorial Day May 30th 496.13 Patriots' Day, April 19th Expenses 2,737.90 1955 61.25 Jnsurance 39,619.00 496.13 2,799.15 Workingman's Compensation 4,236.93 Public Liability 13,973.11 1 Auto Liability 3,025.39 Auto, Fire & Theft 566.89 } 8,795.00 Building, Fire & Boiler 3,452.16 i Other 56.10 J 25,310.58 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Town Report Printing Ambulance Maintenance Administration of Trust Funds Unclassified Unpaid Bills TOTAL RECREATION AND UN- CLASSIFIED Water Maintenance 1,843.66 248.49 155.00 684.54 1,441.33 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Wages & Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 1,727.80 Office Equipment & Repairs 276.54 Advertising 394.64 Labor 16,733.75 Pipe, Fittings & Hydrants 453.71 Meters, Parts & Repairs 14,092.16 Equipment Rentals 2,513.27 Equipment & Repair 2,092.25 Water — Arlington 468.50 Trench Repair 236.30 Sundry 307.31 Water Maintenance 1954 Water Services Wages & Expenses Labor Pipe & Fittings Valves Curb Boxes Equipment Rentals Lumber, Stone, Gravel, etc.... Equipment Repair Sundry 6,369.78 24,956.26 5,341.58 333.14 1,137.69 61.96 39,296.23 2,164.08 38,200.41 313 314 ANNUAL REPORTS 146,337.69 Water Construction Sundry Streets (Includes 6 -16" Pipe) Wages & Expenses Contract 39,319.67 Labor 2,828.95 Pipe & Fittings 83,945.86 Equipment Rentals 1,843.77 Asphalt, Explosives, Sand, etc128.94 Professional Services 8,971.53 Sundry 143.37 Water Construction 1954 Water Construction 1955 TOTAL WATER CEMETERIES Munroe and Westview Personal Services Superintendent 2,359.62 Clerk 1,1 1 1.35 Wages & Expenses Labor Postage & Office Supplies Equipment, Tools & Repairs Shrubs, Seeds, Fertilizer, Loam Water Auto Allowance Sundry Westview Capital Outlay Labor Fill Equipment Sundry 1 } 1 Munroe Cemetery Trust TOTAL CEMETERIES INCLUDING PERPETUAL CARE INCOME 25,016.89 144.11 1,518.99 822.84 57.90 472.56 34.77 1,742.38 137,182.09 9,998.94 1,181.85 3,470.97 28,068.06 1,742.38 856.00 228,023.50 34,137.41 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 315 Capital Expense Comm. 273.25 Interest On Debt Highway Loans 7,135.00 Sewer Loans 23,686.25 School 87,683.75 Fire 218.75 Water 7,328.75 Other TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT 126,052.50 Maturing Debt Highway 48,000.00 Sewer 103,000.00 School 266,000.00 Water 54,000.00 Fire 5,000.00 476,000.00 County Tuberculosis Assessment 21,842.57 State Taxes 132,752.45 County Tax 75,995.30 Sporting Licenses 3,039.00 Dog Licenses 4,138.00 Trustees of Public Trust Perpetual Care Fund 4,717.75 Withholding Taxes 197,992.41 Refunds Real Estate Taxes 19,187.16 Personal Taxes 28.05 Polls 36.35 Motor Vehicle Excise 6,790.62 Public Services 12,424.46 General 303.62 Interest 50.97 Estimated Receipts 38,821.23 84.10 602,052.50 316 ANNUAL REPORTS Wm. A. Tower Memorial Park Fund Tenney Trust 124.05 Premium on Bonds 3,728.79 School Lunch Program Personal Services 32,154.55 Materials 96,824.71 128,979.26 School Athletic Program 19,623.23 School Federal Emergency Funds182.60 Anticipation of Revenue 500,000.00 MacKay Judgment 33,007.11 No. Metropolitan Sewerage System10,900.00 Overdraft Flood Emergency 1,459.11 Cash Balance TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,777,386.96 $6,665,231.13 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 ACCOUNT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Expenses Selectmen Personal Services Expenses 1955 Expenses 1956 Voting Machines Accountant Personal Services Expenses 1955 Expenses 1956 Town Clerk & Treasurer Personal Services Expenses Premium on Loans Parking Meter Maintenance Out of State Travel Foreclosures & Redemption Vital Statistics Collector of Taxes Personal Services Expenses Assessor's Personal Services Expenses Balance Appropriations Expenditures from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers 200.00 75.00 1,063.32 $200.00 1,400.00 9,067.72 3,245.81 1,200.00 9,388.48 748.00 13,333.95 1,400.00 16.00 100.00 325.00 1,601.00 30.00 11,589.82 3,400.00 14, 637.22 1,515.13 1,371.69 8,873.32 2,932.48 1,200.00 9,038.53 75.00 718.14 13,163.16 1,399.35 16.00 93.00 325.00 1,986.16 30.00 11,535.10 3,273.02 14,565.61 1,514.19 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers ACCOUNT Law Personal Services Special Fees Expenses Election Expense -Selectmen Election Expense -Town Clerk Registration Expenses -Town Clerk Registrars -Personal Services Public Works Office Personal Services Expenses Town Offices and Cary Memorial Personal Services Wages & Expenses 1955 Wages & Expenses 1956 New -Town Office Building Town Office Building Committee Engineering Personal Services Expenses Board of Appeals Expenses 9,940.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 9,935.05 1,290.00 2,600.00 3,522.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 2,436.58 9,297.26 1,289.74 2,600.00 1,845.50 27,825.84 27,222.29 1,362.00 1,359.31 10,212.83 10,212.83 1,017.54 1,017.54 22,764.50 20,345.58 288,010.00 75,583.65 9,366.57 20,082.75 19,754.74 1,220.00 1,029.66 1,983.00 1,728.25 Transfers to E. & D. $200.00 28.31 194.40 200.00 313.33 349.95 29.86 170.79 .65 7.00 54.72 126.98 71.61 .94 Transfers to E. & D. 63.42 637.79 .26 1,676.50 603.55 2.69 2,418.92 328.01 190.34 254.75 Carried to 1957 678.16 Carried to 1957 212,426.35 573.43 NOI9NIX37 JO NMOJ CO v S12IOd3 J 1VfNNV APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried ACCOUNT from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Planning Board Personal Services 7,215.19 7,215.18 .01 Expenses 1955 445.83 445.83 Expenses 1956 4,756.12 4,716.00 40.12 Base Plans & Maps 1,750.20 500.00 1,250.20 Street Options 2,550.00 Police Department Personal Services 131,922.57 127,580.92 4,341.65 Expenses 15,991.05 14,279.09 1,71 1.96 Speed Survey Equipment 950.00 946.90 3.10 Parking Meter Maintenance 250.00 219.63 30.37 Fire Department Personal Services 150,359.06 148,812.12 1,546.94 Expenses 1956 22,359.01 22,338.18 20.83 Expenses 1955 600.00 600.00 2,550.00 Civilian Defense Expenses 2,449.18 169.29 2,279.89 Forest Fires Personal Services 50.00 50.00 Wages & Expenses 500.00 318.16 181.84 Inspection Department Building -Personal Services 5,400.00 5,220.00 180.00 Plumbing -Personal Services 3,252.00 3,252.00 Capital Expenditures 1,550.00 1,475.00 75.00 Expenses 1954 3,006.00 3,006.00 Expenses -Plumbing 1956 682.00 680.96 1.04 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried ACCOUNT from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Expenses -Building 782.00 777.04 4.96 Wire -Personal Services 2,000.00 2,000.00 Wire -Expenses 395.00 356.86 38.14 Weights & Measures -Personal Services 800.00 800.00 Weights & Measures -Expense 424.00 423.75 .25 Insect Suppression Wages & Expenses 6,100.00 3,488.42 2,611 58 Shade Tree -Wages & Expenses 13,525.00 12,098.77 Dutch Elm Disease Wages & Expenses 8,250.00 7,917.04 Day Officer Personal Services Expenses Health Personal Services Expenses Engineering Services Mosquito Eradication Dog Clinic Dental Clinic -Personal Services Dental Clinic -Expenses Posture Clinic -Personal Services Posture Clinic -Expenses 300.00 650.00 283.75 16.25 528.15 121.85 7,215.00 7,172.34 12,848.00 8,730.86 3,000.00 2,422.78 8,000.00 8,000.00 577.29 577.29 4,940.00 4,683.00 746.49 721.09 1,625.50 1,195.50 157.30 157.30 4,117.14 577.22 257.00 25.40 300.50 1,426.23 332.96 42.66 129.50 NOIENIX31 JO NMOl 'O S121Od321 TdfNNN 4 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 — BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 — Continued Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Animal Inspection Personal Services 900.00 900.00 Sewer Maintenance Wages & Expenses 8,800.00 8,800.00 Sewer Services 42,008.00 41,389.61 618.39 Sewer Construction -1954 11,370.00 7,605.77 3,764.23 Sewer Construction -1955 70,159.74 2,546.51 72,706.25 Sewer Construction -1956 133,780.00 36,027.52 97,752.48 Sewer Trunk Lines -1955 347,307.59 201,441.96 145,865.63 Sewer Construction—Sunnyfield 2.97 600.00 600.00 2.97 Trunk Sewers -1948 19,312.91 19,312.91 Drain Construction -1953 344.47 217.58 126.89 Drain Construction -1954 18,489.77 13,337.49 5,152.28 Drain Construction -1955 23,834.59 23,113.21 721.38 Drain Construction -1956 50,000.00 48,918.19 1,081.81 Pumping Station Equipment 73,007.12 69,147.84 3,959.28 Ashes & Dumps 21,900.00 21,900.00 Garbage Collection 22,838.00 22,828.00 10.00 Public Works Building 16,154.81 16,153.65 1.16 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 — BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 — Continued Highway Maintenance 70,253.16 69,917.44 Worthen Road 133,734.70 128,021.56 Chap. #90—Maintenance 1956 3,000.00 2,528.76 Chap. #90—Maintenance 1955 198.41 48.00 Chap. #90—Construction 1955 25,230.77 21,040.07 Chap. #90—Construction 1956 20,002.55 2.55 Street Construction Fottler & Millbrook 100.00 Depot Square 7,400.00 660.00 Parking Lot 22,541.45 1,386.00 23,886.89 Street Construction 1954 26,135.24 1,135.00 Sundry Street 1955 20,847.58 17,627.08 Aerial Street .83 .83 Street Construction 1955 16,987.10 16,987.10 Street Construction 1956 170,000.00 17,573.98 Sidewalk Construction 1955 2,595.87 Sidewalk Construction 1956 25,000.00 18,346.81 Sidewalk—School Street 3,308.48 3,046.94 Curbing Construction 1956 5,000.00 4,678.59 Road Machinery—Wages & Expenses 31,044.76 31,042.41 Road Machinery—New Equipment 26,050.00 18,895.00 335.72 150.41 100.00 40.56 2,595.87 261.54 2.35 5,713.14 471.24 4,190.70 20,000.00 6,740.00 25,000.24 3,220.50 152,426.02 6,653.19 321.41 7,155.00 w Ca) N S121Od321 1df1NNb a APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried ACCOUNT from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Snow Removal -New Equipment 14,208.00 13,230.95 977.05 (3,964.04) Snow Removal -Wages & Expenses 94,047.40 98,011.44 Traffic Regulations & Control 5,650.00 4,273.92 1,376.08 Street Lights 37,908.37 37,221.21 687.16 Street Signs 2,171.16 2,171.16 Public Welfare Personal Services 8,705.02 8,705.02 Administration 925.00 924.97 .03 Aid & Expenses 16,057.00 14,152.77 1,904.23 Aid to Dependent Children 12,683.87 12,683.87 Disability Assistance 13,840.00 13,840.00 Old Age Assistance 98,974.31 98,803.17 171.14 NOIDNIX31 3O NMOl Veterans Benefits Personal Services 1,566.00 1,566.00 Administration 354.44 353.64 .80 Aid & Expenses 9,172.50 8,968.77 203.73 Soldier Burials 150.00 150.00 School Department Personal Services 916,300.69 916,300.69 Expenses 225,318.27 225,110.33 207.94 Americanization Class 208.00 208.00 Custodians Special 2,000.00 631.00 1,369.00 w School Sites Comm. _ 5,000.00 200.00 4,800.00 w APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried ACCOUNT from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Vocational Ed. -Handicraft 8,592.00 8,248.56 343.44 Vocational Ed. -Tuition 15,990.00 7,685.67 8,304.33 Out -of -State Travel 500.00 428.00 72.00 Fiske Addition 19,105.11 13,581.48 5,523.63 Franklin Addition 534,000.00 87,975.27 446,024.73 Franklin Plans & Spec. 1,014.88 281.41 733.47 High School Alterations 36,000.00 36,000.00 Harrington School 467,694.04 258.00 421,428.59 46,523.45 Harrington Plans & Spec. 4,006.50 4,006.50 Harrington Building Comm. 694.07 694.07 Junior High Sites 65,000.00 65,000.00 Maria Hastings Const. 68,683.98 68,683.98 High School Add. Plans 723.10 723.10 High School Add. Comm. 59,566.85 417.70 59,984.55 Renovations -Various 61.44 61.44 Fiske School 55.64 55.64 High School Addition 775,000.00 610,954.42 164,045.58 *Land Fiske School 907.25 907.25 *Elementary School Facilities 1,932.41 1,932.41 Elementary Site 1956 15,000.00 15,000.00 * Inc. Expense New High 886.67 320.00 566.67 Maria Hastings Plans 3,303.30 3,303.30 Veterans Memorial Lib. 6,339.36 6,339.36 Junior High Study 435.00 2,000.00 25.00 2,410.00 Cary Memorial Library Personal Services 43,062.42 42,575.96 390.32 96.14 Expenses 19,205.00 18,589.96 303.19 311.85 Library Add. Comm. 5,000.00 2,563.42 2,436.58 Library Addition 402,000.00 20,587.50 381,412.50 Expenses 1955 461.00 310.40 150.60 • S12JOd321 1V(lNN`d • APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Balance Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried ACCOUNT from 1955 and Transfers and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 Park Department Wages & Expenses 32,750.00 31,942.57 807.43 Recreation Department Personal Services 9,065.00 8,795.00 2,700.00 Expenses 1956 8,625.00 7,925.15 699.85 Expenses 1954 586.06 586.06 Expenses 1955 5,913.94 5,913.94 Baskin Playground 100.00 100.00 Hurricane Carol (15,341.97) 15,341.97 Hurricane Edna (5,259.73) 5,259.73 Hurricane Dianne (1,459.11) (1,459.11) Pensions Police 13,190.05 12,729.70 460.35 Fire 3,844.68 5,747.39 (1,902.71) Celebrations Memorial Day 500.00 496.13 3.87 Veterans Day 1955 125.00 61.25 63.75 Veterans Day 1956 150.00 150.00 Patriot's Day 3,959.75 2,737.90 1,221.85 Insurance 28,728.49 25,310.58 3,417.91 NOI9NIX31 3O NMOI Ambulance Maintenance 500.00 372.50 127.50 ca Printing Town Report 1,843.66 1,843.66 ito Administration Trust Funds 175.00 155.00 20.00 APPROPRIATIONS 1956 - BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 - Continued Appropriations Expenditures Transfers Carried Balance and Transfers , and Transfers to E. & D. to 1957 ACCOUNT from 1955 Board of Retirement Liability 39,294.00 39,294.00 Expenses 325.00 325.00 Unclassified 1,555.00 684.54 470.46 400.00 Reserve Fund 25,000.00 24,757.67 242.33 Water Maintenance 1954 2,164.08 2,164.08 Water District Survey 1956 4,500.00 4,500.00 Water Standpipe 1956 15,000.00 15,000.00 Water Standpipe Demolition 1956 10,000.00 10,000.00 Water Maintenance 1956 39,453.52 39,296.23 157.29 Water Services 1956 38,200.41 38,200.41 Water Construction 6'-16" 1952 1,359.13 Water Construction 6'-16" 1953 3,252.15 Water Construction 6'-16" 1954 16,987.83 9,998.84 Water Construction 6'-16" 1955 1,175.61 10.20 1,181.85 Water Construction 6'-16" 1956 174,640.00 137,223.36 Cemetery Personal Services 3,470.98 3,470.97 .01 Wages & Expenses 28,197.97 28,104.18 93.79 Capital Outlay 2,000.00 1,742.38 257.62 • • - 1,359.13 3,252.15 6,988.99 3.96 37,416.64 SflOd32J 1Vf1NNV APPROPRIATIONS 1956 — BALANCES DEC. 31, 1956 — Continued ci N it 2 N W 01 w 3 H •- c v � x C W '0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 327 N. A 0 CO N co ri o r. N N 0 r) r. M N. 0 .- N N — QS ^ r) O d u) to 0 N. o N. N. o co 0 - c co c6 o - o o F. M IN. O M M < m n co_ N M v 4- c c w u c F a' c D 4. o c V 0) (0 Interest on Debt Ci m c m Capital Expenditures Comm $48,722.45 $1,989,850.80 $2,165,128.01 $5,369,064.64 $5,495,619.40 328 ANNUAL REPORTS BORROWING CAPACITY December 31, 1956 Real and Personal Valuation 1954 Less Abatements $45,357,289.00 Valuation 1955 Less Abatements 49,079,990.00 Valuation 1956 Less Abatements 53,504,453.00 Motor Vehicles Valuation 1954 Less Abatements 5,484,770.00 Valuation 1955 Less Abatements 7,180,021.00 Valuation 1956 Less Abatements 6,796,155.00 167,402,680.00 Average Valuation for 3 Years 55,800,893.00 Borrowing Capacity 5% 2,790,000.00 Town Debt December 31, 1956 7,117,000.00 Loans Outside Legal Limit New High School $1,290,000.00 High School Addition 736,000.00 Completing New High School 130,000.00 Maria Hastings 630,000.00 Fiske School 300,000.00 Fiske Addition 270,000.00 High School Land 11,000.00 Elementary School Land 11,000.00 Addition to Parker School 70,000.00 Harrington School 665,000.00 Franklin School Addition 470,000.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1948 105,000.00 Water Construction 6 -16" 1951 25,000.00 Water Mains 6' 1947 64,000.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1953 70,000.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1954 80,000.00 Water Construction 6' — 16' 1956 110,000.00 Water Construction 6' — 16" 1947 5,000.00 Authorized, Unissued 230,000.00 5,272,000.00 Total inside Legal Limit including Authorized Unissued $2,040,000.00 Borrowing Capacity Dec. 31, 1956 $750,000.00 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 329 330 ANNUAL REPORTS REVENUE 1956 Credits Debits Transferred to Various Funds $1,466,456.79 Transfers and Adjustments $22,537.24 Poll Commitments 12,794.00 Balance December 31, 1956 2,895.17 Personal Commitments 171,483.12 $25,432.41 Real Estate Commitments 2,558,759.81 Estimated Receipts 288,401.92 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Balance of Appropriations 48,722.45 Credits $4,546.618.09 Balance January 1, 1956 $42,822.63 Receipts and Adjustments 56,616.06 Debits $99,438.69 1956 Appropriations $3,946,286.17 Miscellaneous Accounts to be Raised 279,804.35 Debits Surplus 320,527.57 Transfers and Adjustments $42,833.24 $4,546,618.09 Balance December 31, 1956 56,605.45 $99,438.69 PARKING METER ACCOUNT Credits SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Balance January 1, 1956 $8,270.91 Credits Receipts for 1956 6,931.23 Balance January 1, 1956 $11,913.30 Receipts 1956 1,500.00 $15,202.14 Debits $13,413.30 Transfers by Vote of Town $8,350.00 Debits Balance December 31, 1956 6,852.14 Transfers and Adjustments $11,225.00 $15,202.14 Balance December 31, 1956 2,188.30 $13,413.30 SEWER ASSESSMENTS FUNDS Credits WESTVIEW: — SALE OF LOTS FUND Balance January 1, 1956 $50,647.01 Credits Receipts for 1956 and Adjustments 54,350.14 Balance January 1, 1956 $20,834.40 Receipts 1956 3,946.50 $104,997.15 $24,780.90 Debits Transfer and Adjustment 1956 $91,218.46 Debits Balance December 31, 1956 13,778.69 Transfers $2,000.00 Balance December 31, 1956 22,780.90 $104,997.15 $24,780.90 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1956 $18,374.91 Receipts and Adjustments 7,057.50 $25,432.41 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1956 $18,056.58 To Adjust Overlay 18,815.38 $36,871.96 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 331 332 ANNUAL REPORTS Debits Transfers $18,000.00 " 1965 1,389.85 Balance December 31, 1956 18,871.96 " 1966 825.34 " 1967 825.34 $36,871.96 " 1968 825.31 " 1969 825.16 ROAD MACHINERY FUND " 1970 825.15 Credits " 1971 696.74 4 Balance January 1, 1956 $32 ;114.08 1972 691.74 691.73 Receipts , 42,609.23 " 1973 " 1974 691.51 $74,723.31 " 1975 691.49 129,856.97 Debits Transfers $26,050.00 Street Balance December 31, 1956 48,673.31 Apportioned Street Assessment (not due) $71,550.66 Suspended Assessments $3,367.15 $74,723.31 Due 1957 13,005.23 " 1958 12,979.57 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY " 1959 11,300.96 Credits " 1960 9,246.10 Balance January 1, 1956 $421,617.42 " 1961 7,576.98 Tax Titles 5,960.00 " 1962 7,458.31 Balance Revenue 1956 320,527.57 " 1963 901.39 1955 Refund 10.39 " 1964 901.35 Returned to E. & D. by Vote of Town 6,339.36 " 1965 901.35 " 1966 406.66 $754,454.74 " 1967 406.66 " 1968 406.65 Debits " 1969 406.64 Tax Titles Taken 1956 $2,977.80 " 1970 406.64 Transfers and Adjustments 293,862.53 " 1971 375.82 Reserve for Discrepancy 1,082.08 " 1972 375.82 Balance December 31, 1956 456,532.33 " 1973 375.80 " 1974 375.79 $754,454.74 " 1975 375.79 DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS December 31, 1956 Sewer Apportioned Sewer Assessment (not due) $129,856.97 Suspended Assessments $12,338.57 Tax Title 438.69 Due 1957 22,321.91 " 1958 21,715.67 " 1959 17;716.03 " 1960 16,367.04 " 1961 13,963.79 " 1962 10,676.66 " 1963 3,916.73 " 1964 1,422.52 Sidewalk Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments (not due) Due 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 $77.03 77.03 77.03 77.03 77.03 16.64 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 $71,550.66 $408.39 TOWN OF LEXINGTON " 1969 " 1970 " 1971 " 1972 " 1973 " 1974 Water Apportioned Water Assessment (not due) Water Assessments Suspended Due 1957 " 1958 " 1959 " 1960 " 1961 " 1962 " 1963 Debits Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property PROPERTY ACCOUNTS 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 $4,697.13 4,776.60 3,755.71 1,856.94 1,369.90 1,140.28 140.29 70.24 $13,245,640.50 801,442.15 $14,047,082.65 Credits Land and Buildings Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldgs. Fire Department Sewer Department and System Schools Libraries Parks, Playgrounds Public Works Building Foreclousure Tax Property Water Department — Including Mains Cemeteries Furniture and Other Property Town Office and Cary Memorial Bldg Schools Libraries Fire Department Police Department Cemeteries Sealer of Weights and Measures Town Equipment (Public Works) • 333 $480.39 $17,807.98 $17,807.98 766,000.00 212,000.0 2,292,761.50 7,103,500.00 195,000.00 293,000.00 104,255.00 68,675.00 2,168,900.00 41,549.00 $30,650.00 357,1 15.00 118,000.00 130,000.00 6,950.00 3,947.15 1,000.00 153,780.00 $13,245,640.50 801,442.15 $14,047,082.65 334 ANNUAL REPORTS TRUST ACCOUNTS December 31, 1956 Assets Trust Fund and Securities in Custody of Trustees of Public Trust $227,125.85 Bridge Charitable Fund 19,619.96 School Funds 1 ,785.46 Cary Memorial Library 40,607.73 Contributory Retirement 363,944.09 System Totals Liabilities 'Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund Orin W. Fiske Battle Green Fund Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund LeRoy S. Brown Patriots' Day Fund LeRoy S. Brown Patriots' Day Day Fund Income Coloniel Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Principal Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Income Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Principal Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Income Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Principal Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Income Frederick L. Emery Fund Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund Emma I. Fiske School Fund Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund Charles E. French School Medal Fund Jones Gammel Charity Fund Harriet L. Gilmore Charity Fund George L. Gilmore Fund Hayes Fountain Fund Geo. W. Taylor Flag Fund Lexington High Scholarship Fund Herbert Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund George O. Smith Park Fund George Taylor Tree Fund William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund F. Foster Sherburne & Tenney Sherburne Fund Louis E. Wilkins Flower Fund Ellen A. Stone Fund Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund Charles Lyman Weld Fund Geneva M. Brown Fund Everett Mulliken- Hastings Park Fund Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund Henry S. Raymond- Munroe Cemetery Fund Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund $1,115.42 573.10 930.84 3,145.92 5,000.00 577.47 1,100.00 393.49 40,660.00 4,417.77 71,229.00 4,245.10 5,469.93 330.06 4.91 2,236.63 3,058.49 736.99 913.13 11,589.13 1,440.67 2,853.85 305.66 5,016.42 2,573.65 2,866.78 10,000.00 25,000.00 75.73 2,000.00 500.00 1,672.31 3,659.38 5,934.02 4,000.00 1,500.00 17,339.60 2,280.36 $653,083.09 227,125.85 19,619.96 Due in Due in Title of Loan Total Rate 1957 1958 Sewer Mains — 1947 $2,000.00 1 %2 % $2,000.00 Water Mains 15" — 1947 64,000.00 1 %2 % 4,000.00 4,000.00 Street Construction 1947 #1 7,000.00 11/4 % 7,000.00 Street Construction 1947 #2 4,000.00 1 %2 % 4,000.00 School Land (High) 1947 11,000.00 1 %2 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 School Land (Elementary) 1947 11,000.00 1 %2 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1947 #2 5,000.00 1 %2 % 5,000.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1948 105,000.00 13/ % 15,000.00 15,000.00 Sewer Mains (Trunk Lines) 1948 195,000.00 13/1% 10,000.00 10,000.00 Sewer Mains 1948 10,000.00 13/4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 New Elementary School 1948 300,000.00 13/4% 25,000.00 25,000.00 Remodeling Hancock School 1948 15,000.00 1 %2 % 10,000.00 5,000.00 Sewer Mains 1949 10,000.00 1 1/4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 Sewer Mains 1950 130,000.00 134 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 E. Lexington Fire Station 15,000.00 1 1/4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 Reconstruction & Remodeling Schools 20,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 Addition Parker School 70,000.00 .13/4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 Construction & Equip. New High School 1,290,000.00 134 % 90,000.00 90,000.00 Sewer Mains 1951 70,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 Water Mains 1951 25,000.00 13/ % 5,000.00 5,000.00 Street Construction 1951 15,000.00 2.0 % 3,000.00 3,000.00 Street Construction 1952 40,000.00 1.70% 10,000.00 10,000.00 Sewer — Sunnyfield Area 1952 135,000.00 2.0 % 10,000.00 5,000.00 Completing New High School 130,000.00 2.20% 10,000.00 10,000.00 Water Mains 16" and over 1953 70,000.00 2%2 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 Fiske School Addition 1953 270,000.00 2.1 % 15,000.00 15,000.00 Maria Hastings School 630,000.00 1.8 % 35,000.00 35,000.00 Sewer Construction 1954 90,000.00 1.8 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 Water Construction 6 -16" 1954 80,000.00 1.8 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 Harrington School Project Loan 1955 665,000.00 2.30% 35,000.00 35,000.00 Off Street Parking Loan 1955 63,000.00 2.30% 7,000.00 7,000.00 Street Bonds, various — 1955 45,000.00 2.40% 5,000.00 5,000.00 Trunk Sewer — 1955 380,000.00 2.40% 20,000.00 20,000.00 Street (Worthen Rd.) 1955 108,000.00 2.40% 12,000.00 12,000.00 Sewer 1955 66,000.00 2.40% 4,000.00 4,000.00 High School Addition 1955 736,000.00 2.40% 39,000.00 39,000.00 Additional Town Off. Bldg. 1956 215,000.00 3 % 15,000.00 15,000.00 Cary Memorial Library Add. 1956 #1 295,000.00 3 % 15,000.00 15,000.00 Street Construction 1956 100,000.00 2.30% 10,000.00 10,000.00 Franklin School Addition 1956 470,000.00 3 % 25,000.00 25,000.00 Sewer Construction 1956 45,000.00 2.30% 3,000.00 3,000.00 Water Construction 6 -16" 1956 110,000.00 2.30% 8,000.00 8,000.00 TOTALS $7,117,000.00 $525,000.00 $497,000.00 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT OF LEXINGTON DECEMBER $1, 1456 SHOWING Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 15,000.00 15, 000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 10, 000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10, 000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 90,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10, 000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15, 000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 10, 000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10, 000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 $477,000.00 $57,000.00 $442,000.00 $433,000.00 $433,000.00 $408,000.00 $408,000.00 $378,000.00 $368,000.00 ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 85,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 15,000.00 1- 5,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 39,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15, 000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 $366,000.00 $341,000.00 $336,000.00 $325,000.00 $230,000.00 $226,000.00 $216,000.00 $146,000.00 $45,000.00 Due in Due in Due in Due in 1977 1978 1980 Due in Due in Due in .. 1979 1981 ""'••••••• 1982 1983 ............ ..... 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 ............ ........... 5,000.00 5,000.00 ............ ............ ............ ........... �— '-- ---- -- ........... $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 _ _ $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Title of Loan Due in Total Rate .1957 Sewer Mains 1947 $ 15.00 1 %2 % $ 15.00 Water Mains 16" 1947 7,680.00 11/2 % 930.00 Street Construction #1 1947 87.50 11/4 % 87.50 Street Construction #2 1947 60.00 11/2 % 60.00 School Land (High) 1947 990.00 11/2 % 165.00 School Land (Elementary) 1947 990.00 11/2 % 165.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1947 75.00 11/2 % 75.00 Water Mains 6 -16" 1948 6,341.25 13/4% 1,706.25 Sewer Mains (Trunk Lines) 1948 33,918.75 13/ % 3,325.00 Sewer Mains 1948 175.00 13/4% 131.25 New Elementary School 1948 31,500.00 13/4% 5,031.25 Remodeling Hancock School 300.00 11/2 % 225.00 Sewer Mains 1949 187.50 11/4 % 125.00 Sewer Mains 1950 25,375.00 13/4% 2,187.50 East Lexington Fire Station 281.25 11/4 % 156.25 Reconstruction and Remodeling Schools 875.00 13/ % 350.00 Addition Parker School 9,187.50 13/4 % 1,225.00 Construction and Equip., New High School 179,025.00 13/4% 22,575.00 Sewer Mains 1951 9,187.50 ]3/4% 1,225.00 Water Mains 1951 1,312.50 134% 437.50 Street Construction 1951 900.00 2 % 300.00 Street Construction 1952 1,800.00 1.7 % 680.00 Sewer - Sunnyfield Area 1952 35,200.00 2 % 2,700.00 Completing New High School 20,570.00 2.20% 2,750.00 Water Mains 16" 1953 7,000.00 2.50% 1,750.00 Fiske School Addition 1954 51,030.00 2.10% 5,512.50 Maria Hastings School 1954 107,730.00 1. 8% 11,340.00 Sewer Construction 1954 15,390.00 1.8 % 1,620.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1954 8,730.00 1.8 % 1,440.00 Harrington School 1955 152,950.00 2.30% 15,295.00 Off Street Parking Area 1955 7,245.00 2.30% 1,449.00 Street Various 1955 5,400.00 2.40% 1,080.00 Sewer (Trunk) 1955 91,200.00 2.40% 9,120.00 Street (Worthen Road) 1955 12,600.00 2.40% 2,592.00 Sewer 1955 14,760.00 2.40% 1,584.00 Addition High School 1955 175,800.00 2.40% 17,664.00 Additional Town Office 1956 63,900.00 3 % 6,450.00 Cary Library Addition 1956 91,500.00 3.0 % 8,850.00 Street Construction 1956 12,650.00 2.3 % 2,300.00 Franklin School Addition 1956 139,950.00 3.0 % 14,100.00 Sewer Construction 1956 8,280.00 2.30% 1,035.00 Water Construction 1956 19,665.00 2.30% 2,530.00 $1,351,713.75 $152,33900 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1956 SHOWING Al Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 Due in Due in $ 870.00 $ 810.00 $ 750.00 $ 690.00 $ 630.00 150.00 150.00 1,443.75 3,150.00 43.75 4,593.75 75.00 62.50 2,012.50 93.75 262.50 1,137.50 21,000.00 1,137.50 350.00 240.00 510.00 2,500.00 2,530.00 1,500.00 5,197.50 10,710.00 1,530.00 1,260.00 14,490.00 1,288.00 960.00 8,640.00 2,304.00 1,488.00 16,728.00 6,000.00 8,400.00 2.070.00 13,350.00 966.00 2,346.00 135.00 120.00 135.00 120.00 1,181.25 918.75 2,975.00 2,800.00 4,156.25 3,71 8.75 1,881.25 31.25 175.00 1,050.00 19,425.00 1,050.00 262.50 180.00 340.00 2,400.00 2,310.00 1,250.00 4,882.50 10,080.00 1,440.00 1,080.00 13,685.00 1,127.00 840.00 8,160.00 2,016.00 1,392.00 15,792.00 5,550.00 7,950.00 1,840.00 12,600.00 897.00 2,162.00 1,793.75 87.50 962.50 17,850.00 962.50 175.00 120.00 170.00 2,300.00 2,090.00 1,000.00 4,567.50 9,450.00 1,350.00 900.00 12,880.00 966.00 720.00 7,680.00 1,728.00 1,296,00 14,856.00 5,100.00 7,500.00 1,610.00 11,850.00 828.00 1,978.00 105.00 90.00 105.00 90.00 656.25 $ 570.00 $ 510.00 $ 450.00 $ 390.00 75.00 60.00 75.00 60.00 393.75 131.25 2,625.00 2,450.00 3,281.25 2,843.75 1,706.25 1,618.75 875.00 16,362.50 875.00 87.50 60.00 2,200.00 1,870.00 750.00 4,252.50 8,820.00 1,260.00 810.00 12,075.00 805.00 600.00 7,200.00 1,440.00 1,200.00 13,920.00 4,800.00 7,050.00 1,380.00 11,100.00 759.00 1,794.00 787.50 14,875.00 787.50 2,275.00 2,100.00 2,406.25 1,968.75 1,531.25 1,443.75 700.00 13,387.50 700.00 612.50 11,900.00 612.50 45.00 30.00 45.00 30.00 1,925.00 1,750.00 1,531.25 1,093.75 1,356.25 1,268.75 525.00 10,412.50 525.00 437.50 8,925.00 437.50 2,100.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 1,800.00 1,700.00 1,650.00 1,430.00 1,210.00 990.00 825.00 500.00 250.00 3,937.50 3,622.50 3,307.50 2,992.50 2,677.50 8,190.00 7,560.00 6,930.00 6,300.00 5,670.00 1,170.00 1,080.00 990.00 900.00 810.06 720.00 630.00 540.00 450.00 360.00 11,270.00 10,465.00 9,660.00 8,855.00 8,050:00 644.00 483.00 322.00 161.00 480.00 360.00 2.40.00 120.00 6,720.00 6,240.00 5,760.00 5,280.00 4,800.00 1,152.00 864.00 576.00 288.00 1,104.00 1,008.00 912.00 816.00 720.00 12,984.00 12,048.00 1 1,1 12.00 10,176.00 9,240.00 4,500.00 4,200.00 3,900.00 3,600.00 3,300.00 6,600.00 6,150.00 5.700.00 5,250.00 4,800.00 1,150.00 920.00 630.00 460.00 230.00 10,350.00 9,600.00 8,850.00 8,100.00 7,350.00 690.00 621.00 552.00 483.00 414.00 1,610.00 1,449.00 1,288.00 1,127.00 966.00 $141,540.00 $131,241.00 $121,198.25 $111,514.25 $102,087.75 $92,831.75 $83,647.00 $74,963.50 $66,275.00 1NUAL PAYM ENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 $ 330.00 $ $270.00 $ 210.00 $ 150.00 $ 90.00 $ 30.00 15.00 15.00 1,575.00 656.25 1,181.25 350.00 7,437.50 350.00 1,400.00 1,225.00 1,050.00 875.00 218.75 1,093.75 1,006.25 918.75 831.25 262.50 175.00 87.50 5,950.00 4,462.50 2,975.00 1,487.50 262.50 175.00 87.50 1,600.00 1,500.00 715.00 605.00 2,362.50 5,040.00 720.00 270.00 7,245.00 4,320.00 648.00 8,304.00 3,000.00 4,350.00 6,600.00 345.00 805.00 2,047.50 4,410.00 630.00 180.00 6,440.00 1,400.00 495.00 1,732.50 3,780.00 540.00 90.00 5,635.00 3,840.00 3,360.00 576.00 7,368.00 2,700.00 3,900.00 5,850.00 276.00 644.00 504.00 6,432.00 2,400.00 3,450.00 5,100.00 201.00 483.00 1,300.00 1,200.00 385.00 275.00 1,417.50 3,150.00 450.00 1,102.50 2,520.00 360.00 4,830.00 4,025.00 2,880.00 2,400.00 432.00 5,496.00 2,100.00 3,000.00 4,350.00 138.00 322.00 360.00 4,560.00 1,800.00 2,550.00 3,600.00 69.00 161.00 700.00 525.00 393.75 306.25 743.75 656.25 568.75 481.25 1,100.00 1,000.00 165.00 55.00 787.50 1,890.00 270.00 472.50 1,260.00 180.00 3,220.00 2,415.00 1,920.00 1,440.00 288.00 3,648.00 1,500.00 2,100.00 2,850.00 216.00 2,736.00 1,200.00 1,650.00 2,100.00 900.00 800.00 157.50 630.00 90.00 1,610.00 805.00 960.00 480.00 144.00 1,824.00 900.00 1,200.00 72.00 912.00 600.00 750.00 1,350.00 600.00 $58,234.50 $50,424.00 $42,856.25 $35,519.25 $28,266.25 $21,212.25 $15,905.75 $10,728.00 $5,806.50 Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 $ 218.75 $ 131.25 $ 43.75 . 393.75 306.25 218.75 131.25 $ 43.75 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 $2,212.50 $1,037.50 $ 762.50 $ 531.25 $ 343.75 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Margaret B. Hayes Memorial Book Fund Robert E. Clapp School Fund George E. Briggs Fund Mathew Allen Memorial Fund Ellen A. Stone School Fund Income 510.36 841.79 102.70 148.37 182.24 Cary Memorial Fund 11,503.83 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura Brigham Fund 3,100.00 Laura Brigham Fund Income 372.19 LeRoy S. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Geneva M. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,500.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund Income 467.03 Marcia Cary Library Fund Reserve 400.00 Goodwin Musical Collection. Fund 1,100.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund Income 162.47 Emma O. Nichols Library Fund 1,000.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 300.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund Income 30.68 War Parents Book Memorial 1,800.00 War Parents Book Memorial Income 298.05 George W. Sarano Memorial Fund 300.00 George W. Sarano Memorial Fund Income 24.64 Nelson W. Jenney Library Fund 2,000.00 Paula Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,100.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 300.00 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond Fund 2,000.00 Sarah Elizabeth Raymond Fund Income 83.66 Current Expenses Fund 4,293.27 Current Expenses Fund E. Lexington Branch 371.91 Funds Held for Investment Annuity Savings Annuity Reserve Pension Fund War Service Fund Expense Fund Interest Accrued • 241,986.81 31,725.00 87,559.83 2,362.24 1,354.81 (1,045.20) 335 1,785.46 40,607.73 363,944.09 $653,083.09 336 INDEX INDEX Animal Inspector, Report of 279 Appeals, Report of Board of 264 Appointed Officers 6 Assessors, Report of Board of 142 Births Building Inspector, Report of 261 205 Cary Memorial Library Director, Report of 227 East Lexington Branch, Report of 208 Investment Committee, Report of 209 Treasurer, Report of 207 Trustees, Report of 226 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 148 Collector of Taxes 198 Committees Appointed 5 Deaths Dental Clinic, Report of Fire Engineers, Report of 263 197 199 Health Executive Officer, Report of 251 Health, Report of Board of 254 Jurors, List of 17 Marriages 262 Park, Shade Tree & Insect Suppression, Report of 146 Planning Board, Report of 220 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 208 Police Department, Report of 214 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 211 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 240 Recreation, Report of Committees on 256 'O':. Retirement Board, Report of 280 School Department 150 Selectmen, Report of 33 INDEX 337 Town Accountant, Report of 284 Town Clerk, Report of 253 Births 261 Deaths 263 Marriages 262 Town Counsel, Report of 136 Town Engineer, Report of 250 Town Meetings Members 11 Town Officers 4 Town Records: Warrant- for Town Meeting, March 5, 1956 38 Annual Town Meeting, March 5, 1956 51 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 19 and 26, 1956 63 Adjourned Town Meeting, April 2, 1956 76 Warrant for Presidential Primary, April 24, 1956 86 Presidential Primary, April 24, 1956 87 Warrant for State Primary, September 18, 1956 95 State Primary, September 18, 1956 96 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 1, 1956 105 Special Town Meeting, October 1, 1956 106 Warrant for State Election, November 6, 1956 107 State Election, November 6, 1956 108 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 19, 1956 113 Special Town Meeting, November 19, 1956 121 Town Treasurer, Report of 258 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1956, Report of 229 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 230 Veterans' Services, Report of 149 Wire Inspector, Report of 206 338 INDEX ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Accounting Department: Expenses 295 Personal Services 295 Administration of Trust Fund 313 Agency, Trust and Investments 294 Ambulance— Maintenance 313 Animal Inspector — Personal Services 303 Appropriation Accounts 317 Appropriation Committee: Expenses 295 Personal Services 295 Assessors' Department: Expenses 296 Personal Services 296 Balance Sheet 307 Board of Appeals— Expenses 298 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 328 Building and Plumbing Department: Expenses 300 Personal Services 300 Care of Dump and Removal of Ashes 305 Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe: Personal Services 314 Wages and Expenses 314 Westview: Personal Services 314 Wages and Expenses 314 Collector's Department: Expenses 296 Personal Services 296 INDEX 339 340 INDEX County Taxes 315 Fire Department: Civilian Defense 300 Curbing Construct-ion 308 Expenses 300 Personal Services 300 Deferred Assessments 331 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 296 Dental Clinic: Personal Services 302 Expenses 302 Dependent Children: Aid and Expenses 309 Forest Fires: Personal Services 302 Wages and Expenses 302 Garbage Removal 305 Disability Assistance 309 Health Department Expenses 302 Dog Clinic— Expenses 302 Personal Services 302 Dog Officer: High School Athletic Program 316 Expense 303 Personal Services 302 Highway Department: Road Machinery 307 Drain Construction 304 Elections Department: Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 297 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 297 Engineering Department: Expenses 298 Personal Expenses 298 Eradication of Mosquitoes 302 Excess and Deficiency 331 Expenditures: Revenue: Cemeteries 314 General Government 295 Health and Sanitation 302 Highways 305 Interest on Debt 315 Library 311 Protection of Persons and Property 299 Public Service Enterprises 313 Recreation and Unclassified 311 Refunds 315 Schools 309 Welfare & Veterans' Services 308 Highway Maintenance: Chapter 90 306 Wages and Expenses 306 Insect Suppression: Personal Services 301 Wages and Expenses 301 Insurance 312 Interest on Debt 315 Law Department: Expenses Personal Services and Special Fees 297 297 Libraries: Personal Services 311 Expenses 311 Licenses 315 Maturing Debt 315 Memorial Day 312 INDEX 341' Mosquito Control 302 New Equipment 307 Old Age Assistance: Aid and Expenses 309 Overlay Reserve Fund 330. Parking Lot 307 Parking Meter Account 329' Parks and Playgrounds: Wages and Expenses 311' Patriots' Day 312 Pensions: Police Department 312. Fire Department 312. Planning Board — Expenses 299 Police Department: Expenses Personal Services Posture Clinic: Expenses Personal Services Premium on Bonds Property Accounts Public Welfare: Aid and Expenses Personal Services Public Works: Superintendent's Office: Expenses Personal Services Public Works Building: Wages and Expenses 299 299" 303. 303 316. 333. 308.. 308. 342 INDEX Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investments 294 Departmental 289 Cemeteries 292 General Govrenment 287 General Revenue — Taxes, etc. 287 'Health and Sanitation 290 Highways 290 Interest 292 Municipal Indebtedness 293 Protection of Persons and Property 290 Public Service Enterprises 292 Public Welfare 291 Recreation and Parks 291 Refunds and Transfers 293 Schools 291 Special Assessments and Privileges 288 Unclassified 292 'Recreation Committee: Personal Services 311 Wages and Expenses 311 Refunds 315 Registration Department: Expenses 297 Personal Services 297 "Retirement Board — Expenses 312 Revenue Account 1956 329 331 'Road Machinery Road Machinery, New Equipment 307 Sale of Real Estate Fund 330 School Department: Addition to Fiske School 310 Americanization Classes 310 Expenses 309 Franklin School 310 Harrington School 310 Junior High School Survey Committee 310 297 Maria Hastings 310 297 New High School 310 Out of State Travel 310 .Personal Services 309 'Vocational Education 310 305 INDEX 343 School Lunch Program 316 Selectmen's Department: Expenses 295 Personal Services 295 Sewer Assessment Fund 329 Sewer Construction 304 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 303 Wages and Expenses 303 Sewer Services 303 Sewer Pump Station 304 Sewer Trunk Line 304 Shade Trees —Wages and Expenses 301 Sidewalks 308. Snow Removal 307 State Taxes 315 Street Construction 307 Street Lights 308, Street Signs 308 Tower Memorial Park Fund 316. Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department: Expenses 296 Personal Services 296• 344 INDEX Traffic Regulations and Control: Wages and Expenses 307 Trust Accounts 334 Trustees of Public Trusts 315 Trust Fund Income 335 Unclassified 313 Unpaid Bills 313 Veterans' Services and Benefits 309 Water Assessment Fund 329 Water Construction 314 Water Department Available Surplus 330 Water Maintenance: Wages and Expenses 313 Water Services 313 Weights and Measures Department: Expenses 301 Personal Services 301 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 330 Wire Department: Expenses: 301 Personal Services 301 Withholding Taxes 315 Welfare Administration 308 TABLES Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Appropriation Accounts 317 Expenses 298 Personal Services 298. Interest on Town Debt Due 1957 - 1982, inc. 335 Town Report— Printing 313 Principal on Town Debt Due 1957 - 1983, inc. 335 INDEX 345 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 157 Financial Statements 179 Roster of Teachers 189 School Committee Organization 1501 School Committee, Report of 152 Senior High School Graduating Class 187 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 157 School Nurses, Report of 175 School Lunch Program 176