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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1927-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, M assachusetts Year, 1927 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS MARCH 1927 TO MARCH 1928 Town Clerk Dr. John H. Kane SELECTMEN Theodore A. Custance, '30 Chairman Albert H. Burnham. '28 William H. Ballard, '29 Francis Chamberlain, '30 Tames G. Robertson, '29 Town Treasurer Collector of Taves School Committee Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts 4oderator Constables Planning Board Dr. John H. Kane Byron C. Earle Howard S. O. Nichols '29 (Chairman) Minnie A. Glynn '30 James Stuart Smith '28 John E. A. Mulliken. '28 (Chairman) Edward Wood '29 George H. Gibson '30 Charles W Davis '32 Frank D. pelrce '28 John F. Turner '30 Robert H. Holt Patrick J. Maguire James J. Sullivan Frederick L. Emery '29 (Chairman) Arthur W. Freeman '29 J. Henry Duffy '30 Clarence H. Cutler '30 C. Edward Glynn '28 William D. Milne '28 Field Drivers Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell Director, Middlesex County Bureau of Agriculture and Economics Robert P, Trask 4 Animal Inspector ANNUAL REPORTS APPOINTED OFFICERS Dr. Chester L. Blakely Assessors &ssistant Assessors Assistant Town Clerk and Clerk, Selectmen Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Building Inspector Burial Agent Zlary Memorial Library, Librarian ary Memorial Library Assistants Cary Memorial Library, Janitor ?ary Memorial Library, Treasurer Constable Dental Clinic. Committee Walter O. Black Eugene G. Kraetzer Charles E. Ferguson Frederick J. Spencer John Moloy Milford Woodward Miss Helen C. Gallagher Charles B. Davis '32 Frank D. Peirce '28 John F. Turner '30 John F. Tibbetts Arthur A. Marshall Miss Marian P. Kirkland Miss Helen E. Muzzey Miss Katherine Buck Miss Dorothy B. 'Wentworth Miss Emma 0. Nichols (East Lexington Branch) Horace M. Howard Rev. R. Mitchell Rushton Charles E. Wheeler Mrs. Francis Chamberlain Mr's. Hugh D. McLellan Thomas S. Orindle Fence Viewers John T. Cosgrove Frederick J. Spencer Fire Engines Edward W. Taylor Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick Forest Warden and Tree Warden Osborne J. Gorman Gammell Legacy Income, Trus- tees, acting with Overseers of Miss Helen C. Gallagher the Poor * Mrs. John S. Spaulding •Resigned Health Officer Health Inspector Lockup Keepers Measurer of Grain TOWN Off' LEXINGTON Dr. William L. Barnes Russell I. Prentiss John C. Russell James J. Sullivan Moses F. Wilbur Measurer of Wood, Bark and Manure Milk Inspector Moth Dept., Superintendent Odorless Cart, Charge of Police Officers John E. Kelley Edgar W. Harrod Harold I. Wellington Russell I. Prentiss Osborne J. Gorman Peter Canessa James J. Sullivan (Chief) Patrick Maguire James Irwin John C. Russell Edward C. Maguire Thomas C. Buckley William C. O'Leary Henry Harvey James Lima Forrest Knapp Edward J. Lennon John W. Rycroft Park Superintendent John J. Garrity Plumbing Inspector Andrew T. Bain Public Works, Superintendent William S. Scamman Registrars of Voters Bartholomew D. Callahan '28 (Chairman) Wilbur F. Atwood '29 George M. Davie '86 John H. Kane (Clerk) Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles E. Hadley Slaughter Inspector George A. Warner Stone Building, Janitor John E. Garmon 6 ANNUAL REPORTS Superintendent of Streets Robert H. White Superintendent of Water and Sewer Departments Town Accountant Town Counsel Town Engineer (Acting) Town Hall Janitor Village Hall Janitor Weighers of Coal Weighers of Hay and Grain Weighers (Public) Albert A. Ross Charles F. Peirce Sydney R. Wrightington John T. Cosgrove Charles E. Moloy William P. Wright William E. Mulliken John E. A. Mulliken George F. Teague Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold 1. Wellington Moses F. Wilbur William P. Wheaton Miss Lillian McClure William E. Mulliken George F. Teague John E. A. Mulliken Jacob Bierenbroodapot Harold I. Wellington John E. Kelley Rupert H. Stevens Peter Stevens Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Appropriation Committee Term expires 1928 Errol H. Locke Fred W. Miller William R. S. Eaton Term expires 1929 William E. Mulliken Dr. James .1. Walsh lir. Clarence Shannon Term expires 1930 John H. Devine Carl Vienot Edward Remick Dwight F. Kilgour Guy E. Denison North Lexington School Appointed June 30, 1919 Discharged March 28, 1927 Timothy H. O'Connor CIarence D. Fuller and the School Committee Increased School Accommodations Appointed March 10, 1924 George E. Briggs John Calder }Toward S. O. Nichols James Stuart Smith William II. Ballard Howard E. Custance Nina F. McLellan Veterans' Memorial Committee Appointed March 16, 1925 Discharged Dec. 8, 1927 Minnie S. Seaver William F. Young William B. Foster George L. Gilmore Charles M. Blake Transportation Committee Appointed February 9, 1926 Edwid Loren Fenn Edmund S. Childs William E. Mulliken Sheldon Robinson Willard C. Hill Willard C. Hill Galen A. Russell Airplane Carrier "Lexington„ Committee to Solicit Funds Appointed Marsh 19, 1926 Mrs. Warren Sherburne Roger S. Clapp Dr. John H. Kane 8 ANNUAL REPORTS Representative Form of Town Government Appointed December 6, 1926 George E. Briggs Robert L. Ryder George E. Smith Joseph R. Cotton John E. A. Mulliken Town Office Building Committee Appointed January 31, 1927 Theodore A. Custance Francis Chamberlain lames G. Robertson Arthur N. Maddison George W. Nary Fred H. Moulton Albert H. Burnham William H. Ballard Albert B. Tenney Edwin B. Worthen Norman C. Hooper Committee on Housing Fire Alarm System Appointed September 22, 1927 Edward W. Taylor Walter G. Black Galt F. Parsons Permanent Memorial For Veterans Appointed December 8, 1927 William F. Young Minnie S. Seaver Willard D. Brown William B. Foster James H. Russell TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OP 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 Lexing- ton, qualified to vote: in elections and in town affairs to meet in the Tovm Hail, in said Lexington, on MONDAY, THE THIRTY-FIRIST DAY OF JANUARY, 1927, at eight o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Art. 1. To receive and act upon a communication ad- dressed to the Selectmen under date of January, 1927, by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, printed copies of which will be mailed to voters together with copies of this warrant. Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept a deed of the land and Memorial Building offered to the Town in said communication. Art. 3. To see if the Town will authorize and direct the Selectmen in the name and on behalf of the Town to ex- ecute and deliver to Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund an agreement binding the Town and its successors to care ,for, maintain and repair said Memorial Building as contem- plated in the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary, and use the same in the manner and for the purposes therein expressed. Art. 4. To see if the Town will appoint a Committee to consider the advisability of the erection of a town' office building, or of repairs to, or sale or other disposition of the Town Hall building or property. 10 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 5. To take any action relating to the matters re- ferred to in the foregoing Articles or any of them. Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Givers under our hands, at Lexington, this twelfth day of jr 'merry, A. D., 1927. THEODORE A. CUSTANCE, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, CHARLES H. MILES, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, WILLIAM H. BALLARD, Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington, Mass., January 19, 1927. To THE TOWN CLERK I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post. Office, in the vestibule of the Town Hall and in seven other public places in the town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the town thirteen days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Constable of Lexington. TOWN oF' LEXINGTON 11 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING January 31, 1927 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Robert H. Holt. at. 8 P. M. The Town Clerk proceeded to read the Warrant, but upon motion of Mr, Theodore A. Custance the further read- ing was disposed of. The Constables return was then read by the Town Clerk. According to the tally of the checkers at the door, 609 voters were present. Article 1. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance the following vote was passed under this article : Voted: That the communication addressed to the Se- lectmen under date of January, 1927, by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, be received and accepted by the Town. Articles 2 and 3. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance Articles 2 and 3 were taken up together. Under these articles Mr. Theodore A. Custance offered the following motion : Voted by the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington hi Town Meeting assembled (1) That, subject to the provisions contained in paragraph (2) of this vote, they will accept a deed of the land and Memorial Building offered to the Town in the communication addressed to the Selectmen under date of January, 1927, by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, which has been sub- mitted to and considered at this meeting, the deed of gift to be in substantial conformity with the draft hereto annexed; and (2) That the Selectmen are hereby authorized and direeted in the name and on behalf of the Town presently to execute and deliver to Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund an agree- ment binding the Town and its successors to care for, main - 12 • ANNvw REPORTS tain and repair such Memorial Building as contemplated in the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary, and use the same in the manner and for the purposes therein ex- pressed; provided, however, that the Isaac Harris Cary Edu- cational Fund shall simultaneously deliver to the Selectmen for the Town an agreement whereby in ease the Town shall fail to carry outits said agreement and the Fund shall in consequence take back the property, and there shall then be upon Lot W or Lot Y in the draft deed referred to a build- ing or buildings erected by the Town, the Fund will sell the lot or lots on which any such buildings stand to the Town for what is then a fair price for the land, which in case the parties cannot agree upon the price shall be fixed by a ma- jority of three arbitrators, one to be chosen by the Fund, one by the Town and the third by the two so chosen; and on the completion of the purchase and the conveyance of the lot or lots by the said Fund to the Town, it shall release to the Town all interest in the said buildings. Mr. Robert P. Clapp stated that the draft form of deed should be attached and made a part of the motion. Mr. Theodore A. Curonce agreed to the inclusion, ' DRAFT FORM OF DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT WHEREAS Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, a corpora- tion created by and organized under Chapter 249 of the Acts of 1921, and holding in trust under the residuary clauses of the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary, which are hereafter rnore specifically referred to, the property and estate thereby derived and bequeathed has, hi exercise of the discretion vested in the Trustees under said Wills, including said corporation as the sole successor Trustee in virtue of said act of incorporation, selected as a suitable site for the Memorial Building for which the wills provide the Iand herein described and to be hereby conveyed, and has now erected thereon said Memorial Building; and WHEREAS the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, prior to the completion of the building, voted to aecept a gift of said land and building in behalf of the Town for the pur- poses set forth in said wills, with the further agreement that the Town would maintain the same in the manner and for the purposes in said wills expressed, a certified copy of which vote and agreement is hereto annexed; TOWN OF LEx1NoToN 13 NOW, THEREFORE, said Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, by virtue and in execution of the powers to the Trustees in and by said wills, and of every other power and authority said Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund hereto enabling, and in consideration of the premises, hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Town of Lexington, a municipal corpora- tion in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the following described lot of land, containing about 126,706 square feet, with the Memorial Building thereon, viz: (Description to be inserted here.) For a more complete description of the land conveyed reference is made to Lots W, X and Y shown on a plan en- titled "Land Belonging to the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, Lexington, Mass.," dated December 15, 1926. The wills herein referred to are (1) will of Eliza Cary Farnham, admitted to probate June 5, 1918, in the Surro- gates' Court of the County of New York, State of New York; and (2) will of Susanna E. Cary, proved and allowed May 29, 1913, in the Probate Court for the County of Suffolk, Com- monwealth of Massachusetts. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto said Town of Lexington and its sneeessnrs forever for the purposes expressed in said wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary respec- tively. This conveyance is made upon the condition that said Town shall perpetually eare for, maintain and repair said Memorial Building, and use the same in the manner and for the purposes aforesaid; and by its acceptance of this deed said Town binds itself and its successors to a faithful ob- servanee of this condition. IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Isaac Harris Cary Edu- cational Fnnd has caused these presents to he signed in its name and behalf by respectively its President and Treasurer, and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed and attested by its Clerk, all hereunto duly authorized by vote of the Trustees of the corporation, this day of 192 . Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, By . President Treasurer Attest Clerk. 14 ANNUAL REPORTS Stereoptieon views of the Building were shown on a screen before the audience, and Mr. Willard D. Brown, Ar- chitect, pointed out the details of construction of the pro- posed Memorial Building. Remarks were made by each of the Selectmen, Theo- dore A. Custance, Albert H. Burnham, Charles IL Miles, James G. Robertson, and William H. Ballard, about the history of the Town Hall, the many gifts to the Town by the Cary Family, the financial standing of the Town and the Main- tenance and operation of the proposed building. Each of the speakers favored the passage of the vote under considera- tion. Messrs. Francis Chamberlain, Arthur N. Maddison, David J. Maloney, Fred H, Moulton, and Philip Leaf spoke in favor of the acceptance of this munificent gift, the finest of its kind ever offered to the Town. Mr, Patrick Flynn opposed the acceptance. A res and No vote was taken upon the acceptance, and the motion as offered by Mr. Theodore A. Custance with the draft. form of deed included, was passed with hut very few dissenting votes, at 9:18 P. M. Article 4. On motion of Mr. Edwin B. 'Worthen it was unanimously at 9:20 P. M. Voted: That a committee of eleven be appointed to con- sider the advisability of the erection of a town office building, or of repairs to, or sale or other disposition of the Town Hall building or property, said committee to consist of the five Selectmen and six citizens to be appointed by the Mod- erator. Committee appointed, William H. Ballard, Albert B. Ten- ney, Arthur N. Maddison, Fred H. Moulton, Edwin B. Worthen, George W. Nary, Albert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, Francis Chamberlain, Norman C. Hooper and Theodore A. Custance. Article 5. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article. The meeting dissolved at 9:22 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. Town OF LEXINGTON 15 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF .f rASt,ACHIJSF:TTS. 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 Lexing- ton, qualified to vote.in elections and in town affairs to meet in their respective voting places in said town,. (Precinct One, Emerson Hall; Precinct Two, Tow Hall) on MONDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MARCH, A. D., 1927, at six o'clock, A. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Art. 1. To choose by ballot the following town officers: One Town Clerk for the term of one year; two Selectmen for the term of three years; one Town Treasurer for the term of one year; one Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; one Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; one member of the School Committee for the term of three years; two Constables for the term of one year; one Modera- tor for the term of one year; two members of the Planning Board for the term of three years. The polls will be open at 6 :00 A. M. and will remain open until 5:00 P. M. You are also to notify and warn the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Town Hall in said town on Monday, the fourteenth day of March, 1927, at 7:30 P. M. to act on the following articles: Art. 2. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art. 3. To choose such Town Officers as are required by law and are usually chosen by nomination. Art. 4. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of Post 119, Grand Army of the Republic. 16 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 5. To see if the Town will grant such sums of money as may be thought necessary for the uses and expenses of the Town the ensuing year for the following departments or ac- counts, direct how the same shall be raised, or act in any manner relating thereto; Public Schools, Outside Poor, High- ways, Street Lights, Fire Department, Appropriation Com- mittee, Public Parks, Town Engineer's Department, Milk In- spector, Plumbing Inspector, Inspector of Slaughtering, April 19th Celebration, Street Signs, Cemeteries, Wire Inspector, Lowell and Maple Streets and Massachusetts Avenue Construc- tion. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make the usual appropria- tions for Town expenses the ensuing year, not specified in other articles, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material where the abuttors will pay one-half the expense thereof. Art. 8. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, in ac- cordance with Chapter 132, General Laws, or act in any man- ner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to provide funds for the payment of pensions to retired town veterans under Chapter 32, Seetion 52 - 55, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess an amount of money to be used as a Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or take action relating thereto. Art. 11. To see if the Town will appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 32, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. ]?_ To see if the Town will authorize their Treas- urer, under the direction of the 'Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purposes, in anticipation of revenue for the current year, the same to be repaid directly front the pro- ceeds of said revenue, or act in any manner relative thereto. Art. 13. To see if the To}vn will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of *300. or some other amount and elect a director, the money to he expended by and the director TOWN OP LEXINGTON 17 to serve in cooperation with the Middlesex County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture in the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service, under the provisions of Sections 40 to 45, Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts. Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the use of the Water and Sewer Department and to provide same by issuance of bonds, notes or by direct appropriation or by any or all of such methods, or take any other action relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to widen and deepen the brooks of the Town so as to obtain better surface drainage or take any other action relating thereto. Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money either by the issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, for the construction of Waltham Street from Middle Street to Alien Street, and provide for the transfer of any unex- . pended balance to other construction, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money either by the issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, for the construction of Massachusetts Avenue from Waltham Street to Hayes Fountain, and Bedford Street front Hayes Fountain to Elm Avenue, and provide for the transfer of any unexpended balance to other construction, or act in any man- ner relating thereto. Art. 18. To see if the Town wi]1 authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, for the construction of any State highway which may be laid out or constructed in the town during the present year or take any action with respect thereto. Art. 19. To see if the Town will indemnify the Common- wealth of Massachusetts against any and all claims for land, grade and drainage damages whieh may be caused by or re - suit from the laying out, alteration or reconstruction of any State Highway or section of State Highway in Lexington, and will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sign indemnity agree- ment therefore in behalf of the town, or take any other action in respect thereto. 18 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to purchase beacon traffic signals for this town, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 21. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Mount Vernon Terrace, Fletcher Avenue, Hayes Avenue, Hillside Terrace, Bridle Path, and Hamblen Street. Art. 22. To see if the Town will authorize its Board of Selectmen to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in its name and behalf, a deed running in favor of Jessie E. Keenan, of said Lexington, releasing to her all its right, title, and interest, if any, in two certain parcels of ]and situated on Butler Avenue in that part of Lexington known as East Lexington, being lots No. 541 and 5.15 on a plan of lots at Liberty heights, belonging to Jacob W. Wilbur, said plan being made by Alfred L. Eliot, C. E., dated November 19, 1919 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Book of Plans 182, Plan 41. Art. 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the construction of a sewer in Massachusetts Avenue from Middle Street to the end of Curve Street north, and from Curve 'Street south to the East Lexington •Station, and to provide same by the issuance of bonds, notes or by direct appropriation, or by any or all of such methods and provide for the transfer of any unexpended balance to other construction, or take any other action relating thereto. Art. 24. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to lease, sell, convey or otherwise dispose of, or provide for the use of the premises at 516 Massachusetts Avenue, con- veyed to the town by Frederick H. Rindge, under date of April 29, 1885. Art. 25. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to execute in the name and on behalf of the Town an agreement restricting the use of the property at 516 Massa- chusetts Avenue, in accordance with the mutual agreement of Leroy S. Brown, et als dated March 13, 1916, as shown on plan entitled : "Plan of land around the Common at Lex- ington," dated January 1, 1917. Art. 26. To hear the report of the Committee appointed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the Town Meeting held January 31, 1927, to consider the advisability of the erection TOWN of LEXINGTON 19 of a town office building, or repairs to, or sale or other dis- position of the Town Hall building or property, and aet upon the same, make an appropriation for plans, specifications and study of a new office building or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 27. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the construction including equipment and furnishings of a new Town Office building to be located upon lot Y adjacent to the location of the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building on Massachusetts Avenue, and to provide for such appropria- tion by the issuance of bonds or notes or by direct appropria- tion or by any, one or more or all of such methods, said ap- propriation to be expended by a committee to be appointed by the Moderator, or to take any action relating thereto. Art. 28. To see if the Town will adopt the following by-law: "The Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to adopt regulations establishing rates and charges for the use of water supplied by public water works and for the in- spection, materials, construction, alteration, or use of pipes and fixtures through which water is supplied by public water works, either throughout the Town or within a limited portion thereof, and to prohibit the use of such water by persons neglecting or refusing to comply there- with: and the Town hereby prohibits the use of such water by such persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith. " Art. 29. To see if the Town will authorize the Cemetery Commissioners to extend the wire fence around the Monroe Cemetery and appropriate money for the same. Art. 30. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1.25 from Cliffe Avenue, Arcadia Avenue, Carville Avenue and (-rant Street Account to Highway Construction, Lowell Street, Maple Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Art. 31. To see if the Town will vote to extend water mains in the following unaccepted streets: Downing Road, Outlook Drive, Wachusetts Drive, and in Shade and Lincoln Streets (Accepted) appropriate money by issuance of bonds, notes or otherwise, and provide for the transfer of any un- expended balance to other construction, or act in any manner relating thereto. 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 32. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the extension of water mains, to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen, provide money for the same either by the issuance of bonds, notes or otherwise, or act in any manner relating. thereto. Art. 33. To see if the Town will vote to adopt as amend- ments to the Building Law the changes in the report of the Committee on the Revision of Building Laws accepted by the Town at a Town Meeting held December 6, 1926, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit of the year 1927. Art. 35. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Plumbing By-laws by adding thereto the following: "No boilers or other vessels in which water is heated or stored for domestic purposes shall hereafter be in- stalled or replaced except by licensed plumbers, nor shall any device for heating water for same be connected thereto until a permit has been granted by the Inspector of Plumbing therefore; and no water shall be turned on until the same, with properly set and approved safety devices shall have been passed by the Inspector of Plumb- ing," or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 36. To see if the Town will provide money to re- imburse t}ie Jefferson Union Company for abatements on taxes for the years 1924 and 1925. Art. 37. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for enlarging, deepening, or otherwise altering Vine Brook, its n-alls and culverts, where it passes under Massa- chusetts Avenue and the Boston and Maine Railroad tracks, and necessary portions of said brook to the south of said Massachusetts Avenue and to the north of said railroad tracks including the tributaries of said brook, or any part or parts of the same. in pursuance of recommendation and estimates of Messrs. Metcalf and Eddy, Engineers, or act in any man- ner relating thereto. Art. 38. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of widening and grading Grove Street, TOWN Or LEXINGTON 21 beginning from the junction of ford town line. Hereof, fail not, and make with your doings thereon, to the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at of February, A. D., 1927. Robinson Road to the Bed - due return of this Warrant, Town Clerk, on or before the Lexington, this fifteenth. dal" THEODORE A. CUSTANCE, CHARLES H. MILES, WILLIAM H. BALLARD, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, Selectman of Lexington. Lexington, plass., February 28, 1927. To THE TOWN CLERK I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Hall and in six other public places in the town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the town eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Constable of Lexington. 22 ANNUAL REPORTS ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION March 7, 1927 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the two Precincts as follows: PRECINCT ONE Herbert A. Flint Warden Harriet C. Watkins Deputy Warden Charles J. Dailey Clerk Katherine A. Russell Deputy Clerk Bartlett 3. Harrington Inspector John S. Fanning Inspector Edward L. Crown Deputy Inspector Elizabeth C. Wilkinson Deputy Inspector Martin M. Grady Teller Charles E. Hadley Teller Joseph J. Krantz Teller Carl I. Drew Teller Charles E. Wheeler Constable PRECINCT TWO Jay d. Richards Warden Ezra F. Breed Deputy Warden Patrick F. Dacey Clerk David F. Murphy Deputy Clerk Ralph H. Marshall Inspector John J. Garrity Inspector Katherine A. Kiernan Deputy Inspector Marion W. Jackson Deputy Inspector Samuel Thompson Teller William A. Wilkins Teller Cleeson Schofield Teller Samuel B. Bigelow Teller Fred Tullar Teller James M. Ahern Teller Henry P. Mead Teller TOWN OE LEXINGTON 23 24 ANNUAL REPORTS Jesse Ferry Teller Norman C. Hooper Teller Prec. I Prec. FF. Total Charles Vaughan Teller TOWN TREASURER Irving B. Pierce Teller John H. Kane 350 1391 1741 Harry G. Frost Teller Blanks 172 293 465 Charles E. Moloy Constable John H. Kane was declared elected. The polls were declared open in each Precinct at six o'clock A. M., and remained open until five P. M. at which time after due notice they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful per- formance 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 I-745; Precinct II -2405; Total ---3158. COLLECTOR OF TAXES Byron C. Earle 355 1366 1721 Walter Longbottom 1 0 1 Blanks 166 318 484 Byron C. Earle was declared elected. CEMETERY COMMISSIONER George H. Gibson 315 1305 1620 Blanks 207 379 586 George H. Gibson was declared elected. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minnie A. Glynn 327 1257 1584 Blanks 195 427 622 Minnie A. Glynn was declared elected. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the un- CONSTABLES used ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. Patrick J. Maguire 339 1319 1658 James J. Sullivan 348 1341 1689 The Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: John C. Russell 0 1 1 Precinct I Ballots cast 522 Blanks 357 707 1064 Precinct II Ballots cast 1684 Patrick J. Maguire and James J. Sullivan were declared elected. TOWN CLERK Prec. I Prec. II. Total John H. Kane 357 1401 1758 Blanks 165 283 448 John H. Kane was declared elected. SELECTMEN Francis Eugene Burke 238 656 894 Francis Chamberlain 276 664 940 Theodore A. Custance 216 925 1141 John E. Gllcreast 215 661 876 Blanks 99 462 561 Francis Chamberlain and Theodore A. Custance were de- clared elected. MODERATOR Robert H. Holt 325 1290 1615 Blanks 197 394 591 Robert II. Holt was declared elected. PLANNING BOARD Clarence H, Cutler 307 1227 1534 J. Henry Duffy 311 1201 1512 BIanke 426 940 1386 Clarence H. Cutler and J. Henry Duffy were declared elected. A true record, Attest: JonN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 Lexington, Mass., March 8, 1927. This is to certify that I have this day appointed Helen C. Gallagher, Assistant Town Clerk of Lexington, and that she has been sworn to perform the duties of said offiee to the best of her knowledge and ability. Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. 26 ANNUAL REPORTS ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 14, 1927 Meeting was called to order by Moderator Robert H. Holt at 7.30 P. M. On motion the reading of the Warrant, excepting the return of the Constable, was omitted. Article 2. On motion of William R. S. Raton, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee. it was voted that the report of the Appropriation Committee be accepted. It was then voted to lav Article 2 upon the table. Article 4. On motion of James G. Robertson, Selectman, it was voted that $250 be appropriated and assessed for the proper observance of Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of Post 119 of the Grand Army of the Republic. Article 12. On motion of James G. Robertson, it was Voted that the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue of the present finan- cial year, and to issue therefore a note or notes payable within one year. Any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of the present financial year. Article 5. On motion of James G. Robertson, it was Voted that the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the current year: For the support of public schooIs and for the payment of tuition at Vocational Schools $189,000.00 For the support of Outside Poor 8,900.00 For the maintenance and care of Highways 42,500.00 For permanent construction of Highways 3,000.00 For the expense of Street Lights 20,600.00 For the support of the Fire Department 28,760.00 For the expenses of the Appropriation Committee 150.00 For the maintenance of Public Parks 4,500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 For the salaries and expenses of the Engineering Dept., (at which $1500 is for Block Plan System) 9,200.00 Frederick L. Emery offered an amendment that the sum of $1500 for block plan system be expended in the engineering department and not for services of out- side engineers. This amendment was lost and the original motion of Mr. Robertson was passed. For the salary and expenses of Milk Inspector 500.00 (of which $300 is for salary) For the salary and expenses of the Plumbing Inspector 860.00 (of which $820 is for salary) For the salary of Inspector of Slaughtering 600.00 For the expenses of April 19th Celebration 500.06 For the construction and repair of street signs 300.00 For the maintenance and development of Munroe Cemetery 1,512.00 For the maintenance and development of Westview Cemetery 1,500.00 For the salary and expenses of Wire Inspector 675.00 (of which $600 is for salary) For expenses of Lowell and Maple Sts., and Mass. Ave. highway construction 546.85 Total $315,703.85 Article 6. On motion of James G. Robertson, it was Voted that the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the current year: For salary and expenses of Town Treasurer $ 950.00 (of which $700 is for salary) For salary and expenses of Town CIerk 1,850.00 (of which $1700 is for salary) For salary and expenses of Collector 2,730.00 (of which $2100 is for salary) Under this item the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee explained that an allowance was made in the Selectmen's Account for a clerk to assist the Collector. Byron C. Earle, Collector of Taxes, explained that he felt he should have a Clerk in his own depart- ment and requested an amendment to the original motion that $1000 additions.] be allowed him for clerical hire. This amendment was passed and the total amount allowed for this department was $3,730.00 28 ANNUAL REPORTS For expenses of Election and Registrations 500.00 For the expenses of Town Hall 4,500.00 For Hydrant rental 4,605.00 For the maintenance of Village Hall 560.00 For salary and expenses of Sealer of Weights and Measures, (of which $350 is for salary) 400.00 For expenses of Forest Fires 500.00 For the salary of Dog Officer 50.00 For maintenance of Hastings Park 5.00 For the inspection of animals 300.00 For the support of the Dental Clinic in the Public Schools 1,600.00 For vital statistics 50.00 For the expenses of watering troughs 100.00 For Soldiers' burials 100.00 For Soldiers' relief 500.00 For military aid to be expended. under Chapter 115 of the General Laws 100.00 For the administration of public trusts 80.00 For State Aid 400.00 For Town Physician 25.00 For payment of Interest upon the public debt 38,000.00 For the payment of the bonded indebtedness of the town maturing in 1927, of which $25,000 shall be transferred from General Revenue and Surplus Account 100,800.00 For the support of the Pollee Department 25,925.00 For the support of the libraries 9,777.00 For the salary and expenses of the Supt. of Public Works, (of which $4200 is for salary) 4.540.00 For the expense of insurance 5,750.00 For salary and expenses of Town Accountant 2,800.00 (of which 12600 is for salary) Fer salaries and expenses of the Board of Assessors, 3,990.00 (of which $600 is for salary of Assessors) For salaries and expenses of the Selectmen's Dept (of which $250 is for expenses of Selectmen for 1927) 4,600.00 For the maintenance of public health and sanitation 2,950.00 For legal services (of which $500 is for salary of Town Counsel) 1,500.00 For unclassified expenses 200.00 For protection of public shade trees and for the plant- ing of shade trees 1,000.00 For the expense of removal of snow 20,000.00 TOWN of LEXINGTON For salary and expenses of the Building Inspector, (of which $1000 is for salary) For salary of the Treasurer of the Gary Memorial Library For expense of printing and publishing the Town Report 728.90 For expenses of the Planning Board 150.00 For removal of ashes and care of dumps 2,000.00 For Bedford St. Damages for Iand taken 2,126.00 29 30 ANNEAL REPORTS 1,040.00 Voted that the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated for Water Construction Account, and that for the purpose of 50.00 raising the money, the Town Treasurer be and hereby is au- thorized to sell under the direction of and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum issued and payable as provided by law. Article 15. Voted that the sum of $400 be appropriated and assessed for lowering of Brooks. Article 16. Voted that the sum of $8,000 be appropriated and assessed for the construction of Waltham Street from Middle Street to Allen Street. Also voted that any unex- pended balance from this account be applied to other con- struction. Article 17. Voted that the sum of $9,000 be appropriated and assessed for the construction of Massachusetts Avenue from Waltham Street to Hayes Fountain, and Bedford Street from Hayes Fountain to Elm Avenue. Also voted that any unexpended balance from this account be applied to other construction. Article 18. Voted that. the Board of Selectmen be au- thorized to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts De- partment of Public Works, Division of Highways, for the construction of any State Highway which may be laid out during the year 1927.within the Town of Lexington. Article 19. Voted that the town will indemnify the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts against any and all elaims for land, grade and drainage damages which may be caused by or result from the laying out, alteration, construction, or re- construction of LState Highway or section of State Highway in Lexington, and that the Selectmen be authorized to sign an indemnity agreement therefore in behalf of the town indem- nifying the Commonwealth aforesaid. Article 20. Voted that the sum of $2,950 be appropriated and assessed to purchase the beacon traffic signals for the town. On motion of James G. Robertson the following votes were passed unanimously: Article 7. Voted that there be appropriated and as- sessed for the construction of sidewalks of concrete or other material where the abutters will pay one-half the expense, $750.00. Article 8. Voted that there be appropriated and assessed for the suppression of gypsy and brown tail moths in ac- cordance with Chapter 132 of the General Laws, $4,500.00. Article 9. Voted that there be appropriated and assessed for the payment of pensions to retired town veterans under Chapter 32, Section 52-55 of the General Laws, $1,225.00. Article 10. Voted that there be appropriated and assessed as a Reserve Fund for the current year under Chapter 40, Section 6 of the General Laws, $2,500.00. Article 11. Voted that there be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Poliee and Fire De- partments under Chapter 32 of the General Laws, $1,630.00. Article 13. Voted that the sum of $300 be appropriated and assessed for aid to Middlesex County Bureau of Agricul- ture and Home Economics. It was also voted that Robert P. Trask be elected as Director. Article 14. Voted that the sum of $10,910.00 be appro- priated for Sewer Maintenance Account, the same to be ap- propriated from the Departmental receipts. Voted that the sum of $60,430.20 be appropriated for Water Maintenance Account, the same to be appropriated from the Departmental receipts. Article 21. Voted that the Selectmen be instructed to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Mount Vernon Terrace, Fletcher Avenue, Hayes Avenue, Hillside Terrace, Bridle Path, and Hamblen Street. TowN OF LEXINGTON 31 Article 22. Voted that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, be, and they hereby are, authorized, in- structed, and directed, to execute, acknowledge, and deliver, in the name and behalf of said Town, a deed running in favor of Jessie E. Keenan of said Lexington, releasing all the right, title, and interest of said Town, if any, in lots No. 541, and 545, on a "Plan of lots at Liberty Heights, belonging to Jacob W. Wilbur," said plan being made by Alfred L. Eliot. C. E., dated November 19, 1919, and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Book of Plans 182, Plan 41, meaning and in- tending, hereby to authorize said Board of Selectmen to re- lease in the name and behalf of said Town, all right, title and interest of said Town, if any it stillhas in the above described real estate, originally acquired under a deed from the Collector of Taxes to said Town of Lexington, dated April 1, 1915, and recorded ►rith said deeds, Book 3957, page 455. Article 23. Voted that the sum of *4,000 be appropriated and assessed for the construction of a sewer in Massachu- setts Avenue from Middle Street to the end of Curve Street north, and from Curve Street south to the East Lexington Station. Voted that t]ie sum of $9,000 be appropriated for the construction of a sewer in Massachusetts Avenue from Middle Street to the end of Curve Street north, and from Curve Street south to the East Lexington Station, and that for the pur- pose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum, issued and payable in accordance with the Town of Lexing- ton, Sewer Loan Act of 1913, and Voted that the sum of $14,000 be appropriated for the construction of a sewer in Massachusetts Avenue from Middle Street to the end of Curve Street north, and from Curve Street south to the East Lexington Station, and that for the purpose or raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law. And further voted that any unexpended balance after construction of the sewer in Massachusetts Avenue be applied to other sewer construction. 32 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 24. On motion of James G. Robertson it was Voted: That the Selectmen .be and they are hereby au- thorized, for such consideration and on such terms as to them may seem best, to sell and convey the premises at 516 Massa- chusetts Avenue, Lexington, which was conveyed to the Town by Frederick H. Rindge under date of April 29, 1885 upon condition that the grantee will execute an agreement under seal with the Town, for the benefit of the Town and of the parties to the agreement hereinafter mentioned, restricting the use of the property in accordance with the mutual agreement of Leroy S. Brown. et als, dated March lst, 1916 as shown on a plan entitled "PIan of Land around the Common at Lex- ington," dated January 1, 1917 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 4122, page 563, et seq. and plan #2 in Plan Book 258. Frederick L. Emery then offered the following amend- ment: "and upon the further condition that the purchaser agree to restore the building to the original style of architec- ture." Mr. Emery's amendment was accepted and the original vote as amended was passed unanimously as follows: Voted: That the Selectmen he and they are hereby author- ized, for such consideration and on sucli terms as to then may seem best, to sell and convey the premises at 516 Massachu- setts Avenue, Lexington, which was conveyed to the Town by Frederick H. Rindge under date of April 29, 1885 upon con- dition that the grantee will execute an agreement under seal with the Town, for the benefit of the Town and of the parties to the agreement hereinafter mentioned, restricting the use of the property in accordance with the mutual agreement of Leroy S. Brown, et als, dated March 13, 1916 as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land around the Common at Lexing- ton," dated January 1, 1917 and reoorded in Middlesex South. District Registry of Deeds in Book 4122, page 563, et seq. and plan #2 in Plan Book 258, and upon the further condition that the purchaser agree to restore the building to the original style of architecture. Article 25. On motion of James G. Robertson it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article. Article 28. On motion of James G. Robertson it was voted to adopt the following by-law: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 "The Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to adopt regulations establishing rates and charges for the use of water supplied by public water works and for the inspection, mate- rials, construction, alteration, or use of pipes and fixtures through which water is supplied by public water works, either throughout the town or within a limited portion thereof, and to prohibit the use of such water by persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith : and the Town hereby prohibits the use of such water by such persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith." Article 29. On motion of James G. Robertson it was un- animously 'Voted that the sum of $1500 be appropriated and assessed to extend the wire fence around the Munroe Cemetery, and that said sum be expended under the direction of the Ceme- tery Commissioners. Article 30. On motion of :Tames G. Robertson it was un- animously Voted that the sum of $1.25 be transferred from Cliffe Avenue, Arcadia Avenue, Carville Avenue and Grant Street Account to Highway Construction, Lowell Street, Maple Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Article 31. On motion of James G. Robertson it was un- animously Voted that this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 32. On motion of James G. Robertson it was un- anim ously Voted that this article be indefinitely postponed. Meeting adjourned at 9.50 p. m. to Monday, March 28, 1927 at 8 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN 11. KANE, Town Clerk. 34 ANNUAL REPORTS RECOUNT OF VOTES FOR SELECTMEN March 17, 1927 At the recount of votes for Selectmen at the annual Town Meeting March 7, 1927, the registrars of voters of the Town of Lexington find. on March 16th, 1927 that the vote for Select- men is as follows: Francis Eugene Burke Francis Chamberlain Theodore A. Custance John E. Gilcreast 892 941 1139 875 BARTHOLOMEW D. CALLAHAN, CLARENCE S. WALKER, JOHN H. KANE, Registrars of Voters. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 28, 1927 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8.00 P. M. Upon unanimous consent of the meeting article 14 was taken up. Article 14. On motion of Theodore A. Custance, Chair- man olf the Board of Selectmen, it was "Voted that that part of the vote passed under Article 14 appropriating $10,910 for sewer maintenance account be rescinded, and that in place thereof the following vote be passed." Voted that the sum of $10,910 be appropriated and as- sessed for sewer maintenance account. Article 24. By unanimous consent it was voted. to take up again Article 24, and on motion of Theodore A. Custance it was FurtherVoted: Under Article 24 that the vote adopted March 14, 1927 be amended by correcting therein a typograph- ical error so that the date of the mutual agreement of Leroy S. Brown et ale, which was stated as March 13, 1916 shall be corrected so as to read March 1, 1917. Article 26. Under this article Theodore A. Custanee read the following report: March 26, 1927. REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICE BUILDING COMMITTEE At the Town Meeting held on January 31, 1927 it was voted; "That a committee of eleven be appointed to consider the advisability of the erection of a town office building, or of repairs to, or sale or other disposition of the Town Hall build- ing or property, said committee to consist of the five Selectmen and six citizens to be appointed by the Moderator." 36 ANNUAL REPORTS Your Committee has examined the present Town Hall building and feels that it is unwise to spend the amount neees- sary to put the building in repair and construct a vault, whieh it is estimated would cost $25,000 as even with this expendi- ture the building would continue to meet the needs of the Town for only a few years. Your Committee recommends to the Town that the present Town Hall property be sold and a town office building be con- structed on the land, corner Massachusetts Avenue and Vine Brook, adjoining the new Cary Memorial Building. We have had prepared for us by Kilham, Hopkins & Greeley and W. D. Brown, Associate Architects, two sets of sketches illustrating a two story building with a finished basement which will be suitable to house the police department and available for other purposes. We believe such a town office building will be of sufficient size to meet the needs of the Town for many years. We believe from the estimates which we have secured, that such a building could be erected and grounds graded at a cost of frons $85,000 to $90,000. Additional furniture and fixtures might cost a further sum of $5000, so that the whole project could be completed ready for use for from $95,000 to $100,000. The proposed building should provide quarters for the following Officers and Departments of the Town: Board of Selectmen Town Clerk and Treasurer Collector Auditor Assessors Shpt. Public Works Inspectors Water and Sewer Department Engineering Department Police Department We recommend that before the Town enters into any agreement to sell the present Town Ilall property, it author- izes this Committee, or appoint a new Committee and author- ize them to have working plans and specifications prepared for the proposed office building and secure firm bids on the same so that the Town inay proceed on the basis of actual rather than on an estimated cost. If the estimates which we have secured are verified by the bids received, we recommend that the Town proceed to sell the present Town Hall property. In arranging a sale of the property, the Town should either retain the right to continue its occupancy without the payment of rent for the length of time necessary to complete the new office building, or a more advantageous sale might be arranged if the Town retain a pur- chase lease at a fair rental,—The lease to run for a year with TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 the privilege of caneellation by the Town at any time on sixty days' notice, so that rental under such a lease would eome to an end as soon as the new office building was com- pleted and ready for oeeupancy. If the proeedure suggested is folliowed, the project can be fina.need by short term notes subject to call and payment by the Town as soon as proceeds of thIe sale of the present Town Hall are received: The balance required for the difference be- tween the proceeds of the sale of the present Town Hall and cost of the new Office Building to be financed at that time by a bond issue. We understand that the Selectmen expect presently to complete a sale of the Rindge property, The sale of the Rindge property and the present Town Ha llj property should yield in excess of $65,000 which could be appropriated from the Gen- eral Revenue and Surplus Account for this purpose. We recommend an appropriation of $3,500. be made for the expenses of such a Committee, the funds to be provided by a transfer from the General Revenue and Surplus Account,— The Larger part of which would be expended for architects' services. All of the money so expended would, in the event of the project going forward to completion, be credited against the usual architect's compensation and is therefore included in our previous estimates. W. H. BALLARD, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, NORMAN C. HOOPER, EDWIN B. WORTHEN, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN, THEODORE A. CUSTANCE, GEORGE W. NARY, ARTHUR N. MAnnrsoN. Under this article on motion of William' R. S. Eaton it was, Voted that the report of the Committee appointed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the Town Meeting held January 31, 1927 to consider the advisability of the erection of a town office building, or repairs to, or sale or other disposition of the Town Hall building or property be accepted and placed on file. 38 ANNUAL REPORTS On motion of William R. S. Eaten it was Further voted that this committee be constituted a Build- ing Committee and authorized and directed to procure plans, specifications, and estimates for, a new town office building, and further voted that for this purpose the sura of $3,500 be appropriated and that the same be transferred from General Revenue and Surplus Account. On motion of Edwin B. Worthen the above motion was amended as follows: "That the Committee report to the citizens in print." Article 27. On motion of Theodore A. Custance it was Voted that this article be indefinitely postponed. Article 33. Under this article on motion of William Roger Greeley, it was Voted that the Building Law be amended by incorporat- ing therein the amendments recommended by the Committee for the Revision of Building Laws, whose report was accepted by the Town at the Town Meeting held December 6, 1926. Article 34. On motion of Theodore A. Custance it was Voted that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit of the 1927 accounts. Article 35. Voted that this article be indefinitely post- poned. Article 36. Voted that this article be indefinitely post- poned. Article 37. Voted that this article be indefinitely post- poned. Article 38. Voted that this article be indefinitely post- poned. Article 3. Voted that Edward C. Maguire and John C. Russell be elected Field Drivers. Town Office Building Lexington, Massachusetts TOWN OE LEXINGTON 39 Article 2. Under this article it was voted under motion made by George E. Briggs that the Building Committee ap- pointed for the purpose of constructing the school house at North Lexington be discharged. Meeting dissolved at 9:47 P. QUI. A true record, attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. 40 ANNUAL Ri:roiTs TOWN WARRANT COM MON WEALTH 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 L4exington, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs to meet in the Tou'n Hall, in said Lexington, on THURSDAY, TIIE TWENTY-SECOND DAY OF SEPTEM- BER, 1927, at 7.45 o'clock P. M. Art. 1. To reeeive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art. 2. To receive and act upon a report of the Commit- tee on the New Town Office Building. Art. 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for construction and originally equip- ping and furnishing a new Town Office Building, determine how the same may be raised, by taxattion, transfer from available funds, by loan or any or all of the above means, or take any action • relative thereto. Art. 4. To see if the Town will authorize the sale of the present Town Hall property or any part thereof, with or without the right to lease or occupy the same after transfer of title, and authorize the proper officers of the town to exe- cute and deliver a deed thereof. Art. 5. To see if the Town will appoint a Committee to consider and report at the next Town Meeting on the matter of housing any or all of the present fire alarm system. TOWN of LEXINGTON 41 Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Bloomfield Street, (un- accepted portion) : Grant Street, (unaccepted portion). Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to amend the first paragraph of Article III, section 5 of the Code of By -Laws of 1922 by substituting therefore the following: "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for twelve o'clock noon and thereafter the polis shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the evening. Imhnediately upon the announcement of the result of the vot- ing, such meeting shall stand adjourned until eight o'clock in the evening of the following Monday." Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to provide funds for the following accounts either by issue of bonds or notes, or by transfer from General Revenue and Surplus Account, or by any or all of such methods, or set in any manner relating there to: Elections & Registrations; Waltham Street damages; Red- ford Street damages. Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payment of a pension to a retired member of the Fire Department under Chapter 32, General Laws, or aet in any manner relative thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to install sewers in the following streets: Locust Avenue, from Mass. Avenue to Tower Street; Plainfield Street from Mass. Avenue to Tower Street; Percy Road, from present end a distance of approxi- mately 300 feet ; Lincoln Street from Parker Street to Audu- bon Road ; Audubon Road from Lincoln Street to Mass. Ave- nue ; Woburn Street from Fletcher Avenue, a distance of ap- proximately 650 feet, appropriate money for the construction of same and provide same by the issuance of bands, notes or by transfer, nr by any nr all of such methods, or set in any manner relating thereto. Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following streets: Watertown Street, from Pleas- ant Street a distance of approximately 1850 feet; Lincoln Street, approximately 1000 feet : Middleby Road, approximate- ly 100 feet, and Cherry Street, approximately 70 feet, and provide money for the construction by the issuance of bonds, notes or by transfer, or by any or all of such methods, or act in any manner relating thereto. 42 ANNUAL REPORTS Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with your doiaujs thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this sixth day of Sep- tember, A. D., 1927. THEODORE A. CUSTANCE, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN, WILLIAM H. BALLARD, Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington, Mass. Sept. 13, 1927. To the Town Clerk: I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Hall and in six other public places in the town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the town eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest : JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Constable of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 • TOWN MEETING September 22, 1927 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 7.45 P. M. The Town Clerk proceeded to read the warrant, but upon motion the further reading of the Warrant was dispensed with and the return of the Constable thereon was then read. Art. 2. Under this article on motion of Theodore A. Cus- tanee it was unanimously, "Voted that the report of the Committee on the New Town Offiee Building, copy of which has been mailed to all the voters together with the Warrant, be aecepted and placed on file." Art. 3. On motion of Theodore A. Custanee it was voted to discuss Articles 3 and 4 together. Under Article 3 Mr. Custanee offered the following mo- tion "Voted that there be raised and appropriated the sum. of 006,500, for the purpose of constructing and originally equip- ping and furnishing a new town office building and to meet said appropriation there be transferred from General Revenue and Snrplus Account, the sum of $500, $11,000 be transferred from the proceeds of the sale of Rindge property and that the treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of *95,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, said bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provision of Seetion 19. Chapter 44 of the General Laws. so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years or at such earlier dates as the treasurer and selectmen may determine. It is also voted that a Special Building Committee. consisting of Theodore A. Custance, Al- bert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, William H. Ballard, Francis Chamberlain, Albert B. Tenney, Fred H. Moulton, Ar- thur N. Maddison, Edwin B. Worthen, Norman C. Hooper, and George W. Nary shall have full authority to construct and 44 ANNUAL RErowrs equip said Town Office building as herein authorized within the sums appropriated, said building to be constructed sub- stantially in accordance with the plans recommended by the Special Committee reporting under Article 2 for the warrant of this meeting!' Under Article 4 Mr. Custanee offered the following mo- tion: "Voted that the town accept the written proposal of Eu- gene G. Kraetzer to purchase the Town Hall property for $50.000 (Fifty thousand dollars), and that the Board of Se- lectmen or a majority of them be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of the Town an agreement for such purchase and sale sub- stantially in the form annexed to the said proposal and to execute and deliver with the counter signature of the Treas- urer a deed of the said property pursuant to the said agree- ment." William II. Ballard then offered an alternative motion for discussion under Article 4 as follows: "Voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to sell the present Town Hall property or any part therecif. on such terms as they shall; think best, including in their discretion a reservation or condition of a right of tem- porary occupancy of the premises after passing title or an agreement or lease for such temporary occupancy, and that the Board of Selectmen or a majority of them be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver and the Treasurer to countersign in the name of and on behalf of the town a deed to the purchaser thereof," Robert P. Clapp then offered Mr. BaIlard's motion as a substitute motion. Daniel J. O'Connell stated that he did not feel that the bid referred to in Mr. Custance's motion was the highest bid that could be received for the property and was very much opposed to passing the vote accepting Mr. Kraetzer's bid. He was assured that a larger bid could be obtained but that the form of proposal set forth was such that bids could not be obtained. Remarks were also made by Charles S. Cutter, Wesley T. Wadman, and Arthur N. Maddison in regard to the motion. Mr. Custance then called attention to the fact that action should be taken upon Article 3 first. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 The motion as offered under Article 3 by Mr. Custance was then read by the Moderator, and was passed by a •rising vote of 203 in the affirmative and 11 in the negative. The vote reads as follows: "Voted that there be raised and appropriated the sum of $106,500 for the purpose of constructing and originally equip- ping and furnishing a new town office building and to meet said appropriation there be transferred from General Revenue and Surplus Account, the sum of $500, $11,000 be transferred from the proceeds of the sale of Rindge property and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of $95,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, said bonds or notes to be payable in accordanee fhe provision of Section 19, Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine. It also voted that a Special Building Committee. consisting of Theodore A. Custance, Al- bert H. Burnham, James G. Robertson, William H. Ballard, Francis Chamberlain, Albert B. Tenney, Fred H. Moulton, Arthur N. Maddison. Edwin B. Worthen, Norman C. Hooper, and George W. Nary shall have full authority to construct and equip said Town Office Building as herein authorized within the sums appropriated, said building to be constructed sub- stantially in accordance with the plans recommended by Spe- cial Committee reporting under Article 2 for the Warrant of this meeting." The Appropriation Committee approved of the appropria- tion. Article 4 was then taken up again and Frederick L. Emery offered as an amendment to Mr. Clapp's substitute motion as follows: "that the present Town Hall property be sold to the highest bidder and that in any event, any sale of the property shall be conditioned upon the demolition of the present building within two years from the transfer of title by the town. Mr. Emery's amendment was lost by vote of the meeting and Mr. Clapp's original motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Clapp's motion reads as follows: "Voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to sell the present town hall property or any part thereof on such terms as they shall. think best, including in their discretion a reservation or condition of a right of tem - 46 ANNUAL REPORTS porary occupancy of the premises after passing title or an agreement or lease for such temporary occupancy, and that the Board of Selectmen or a majority of them be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver and the Treasurer to countersign in the name of and on behalf sof the Town a deed to the purchaser thereof." Art. 5. Under this article on motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was unanimously, "Voted that a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to consider and report to the next Town Meeting on the matter of housing any or all of the present fire alarm system." Committee appointed: Edward W. Taylor, Galt F. Parsons, Walter G. Black. Art. 6. Under this article on motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was unanimously, "Voted that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to install street lights in the unaccepted portions of Bloomfield Street and Grant Street." Art. 7. Under this article Mr. Theodore A. Custance offered the following motion: "Voted that the Town amend the first paragraph of Ar- ticle III, Section 5 of the Code of By -Laws of 1922 by substi- tuting therefore the following: 'The annual meeting of the Town shall he called for twelve o'clock noon and thereafter the polls shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'elock in the evening. Immediately upon the announcement of the re- sult of the voting, such meeting shall stand adjourned Mon- day.' eight o'clock in the evening of the following �i After some discussion as to the advisability of passing this motion, it was voted to indefinitely postpone the article. Art. 8. Under this article on motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was unanimously, Voted that the following amounts be transferred from. General Revenue and Surplus Account to the following ac- counts: Elections and Registrations $170.00 Waltham Street damages 47.00 Bedford Street Damages 1,010.50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Committee approved of these appropriations. Art. 9. Under this article on motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was unanimously, Voted that the sum of $280 be appropriated for the pay- ment of a pension to a retired member of the Fire Department under Chapter 32, General Laws, and that this sum be trans- ferred from. the General Revenue and Surplus Account. The suggestion was made, however, that the name of the retired member, namely William P. Wright, be inserted in the vote, and this was accepted by the meeting. The Appropriation Committee approve the above pay ment. Art. 10. Under this artiele on motion of Theodore A. Custance, it was unanimously, "Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to provide for the laying of sewers in the following streets: Locust Avenue, from Mass. Avenue to Tower .Street; Plainfield Street from Mass. Avenue to Tower Street; Percy Road, from present end a distance of approximately 300 feet; Lincoln Street from Parker Street to Audubon Road ; Audubon Road from Lincoln Street to Mass. Avenue ; and Woburn Street from Fletcher Avenue, a distance of approximately 650 feet, and that the sum of $25,000 be appropriated, and for the purpose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and here- by is authorized to sell; under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 41/a%a per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law." The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Dr. Clarence Shannon, stated that the committee approved of this appropriation. Art. 11. Under this article on motion of Theodore A. Custance, is was unanimously, "Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains in the following streets: Watertown Street, from Pleas- ant Street a distance of approximately 1850 feet; Lincoln Street, approximately 1000 feet; Middleby Road, approximate- ly 100 feet, and Cherry Street, approximately 70 feet, and that the sum of $15,000 be appropriated for the purpose, subject to the usual guarantee, and that for the purpose of raising the 48 ANNUAL REPORTS money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 4% per annum, issued and payable as provided by law, and further voted that any unexpended balance after completion of the work may be used for other construction." The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the committee approved this appropriation. The meeting dissolved at 9.26 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OP LEXINGTON 49 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NEW TOWN OFFICE BUILDING At the Town Meeting held March 28, 1927, it was Voted, "That this Committee be constituted a Building Committee and authorized and directed to procure plans, specifications and estimates for a new Town Office Building." In pursuance to the foregoing vote your Committee has had prepared plans and estimates of cost of a Town Office Building substantially as illustrated and described herein. It has been developed from a number of suggestions and de- signs as submitted to us by Messrs. Kilham, Hopkins, and Greeley (William Roger Greeley) and Mr. Willard D. Brown, whom we have employed as Associate Architects and who are acting in a similar capacity in planning the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building. It is apparent to every citizen that there are great pos- sibilities in the generous gift to the Town, which, through the acts of the Trustees, provides, in addition to a beautiful Memorial Building, a site for a Town Office Building and room for another Municipal Building when needed. While your Committee was appointed to develop plans of an office building, it has been impossible to give this subject any consideration without quickly realizing that the appear- ance of these public buildings placed upon the land chosen for the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building will be decidedly affected by whatever use is made of the adjoining land upon each side. now privately owned. Some study was therefore given to an office building placed near Vine Brook and at the building line (20 feet backof the street line) and so designed as to be viewed as a part ofthe business development along Massachusetts Avenue. Your Committee is unanimous, however, in recommending that the proposed office building be placed as shown herein, forming part of an harmonious grouping of three buildings which when completed will form a beautiful municipal center. 50 ANNUAL REPORTS LOCATION As indicated in the sketch -plan, the proposed office build- ing is placed about 62 feet from Massachusetts Avenue and about 80 feet northwest of the Memorial Building, allowing for a wide lawn between and with a path and steps to the parking space in rear at a lower level. Entrance to the build- ing is the semicircular drive leading to the Memorial Build- ing. There is a serviee drive between the building and Vine Brook which provides the entrance to the Police Station and the parking area. THE PROPOSED BUILDING The style of this building is the same as the Memorial Building. The red brick walls and white trimmings suggest the Colonial architecture of the time of the Revolution, and the slate roof also belongs to the period, but the interior makes no pretense at being a copy of the old. Well lighted corridors are on the south side of the build- ing with a staircase at either end. The Town Offices all open off these corridors, and are interconnecting. Ample vault space has been provided by giving each department its own fireproof vault and there is also a large storage vault in the basement. Every office is well lighted by outside windows, and heated from radiators connected with the boiler plant of the Memorial Building. All have generous provision for artificial light. Offices regularly visited by the public will have the necessary counters and grilles, and additional con- veniences for the public have been placed on each corridor. The entire ]ower floor and exterior walls are of fireproof construction, and, as in the Memorial Building, automatic sprinklers are placed throughout the building, thus obtaining low insurance cost. ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED Every office within our present building has been pro- vided for, and so arranged, we believe, as to best meet the public needs and at the same time secure economical opera- tion. Practically the entire lower floor has been given over to the Police Department. On the street floor are offices for the Superintendent of Public Works, the Clerk of the Selectmen, and the office and hearing -room of this Board. For them there is provided a room 20 by 31, or about the size of Cary Hall in the present Town Hall Building. The Town Clerk, Treasurer, Accountant, Tax Collector, and In- spectors may also be placed on this main floor as they are TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 the officials having the greatest number of calls from the public. The second floor provides accommodations for the En- gineering Department, the Water and Sewer Department, and the Assessors. There are also two eonferenee rooms for the use of the Town Committees, the larger room being located so as to be especially available for use by the Registrars of Voters. Feeling that the fire alarm whistle would be totally out of place in this group of buildings, we have made no provision for it• or for the tanks and machinery connected therewith. We recommend that this be handled as a separate project. FUTURE GROWTH While ample provision has been made for the natural growth which may be expected to take place, notably in the Assessing, Engineering, and Water and Sewer Departments, it is manifestly impossible for your Committee to say how long it will be before the growth of the Town will be such as to require more space than we have provided. We have examined office buildings in other towns and cities and con- sulted other officials. Based upon these studies we believe it fair to assume that the proposed building will accommodate a municipality of 30,000 inhabitants. When additional space is required, the Town will have the option of enlarging this building by adding on in the rear or constructing a second building on the other side of the Memorial Building. OFFICE FURNITURE We propose to use all the existing furniture which is fit to use and the vault fixtures. Additional fixtures, furniture and vault equipment will be required and your Committee suggests that $5000 be appropriated for this purpose. GRADING In the event that the Town should vote not to construct a new Office Building, the Isaac Harris Cary Trustees will carry out their original plan of building the main entrance drive and grading around the Memorial Building. If the Office Building is constructed the Trustees, with whom we have co-operated in the lay -out of the premises, have offered to contribute the estimated cost of the work they had planned, toward the grading and landscaping of the entire lot. 52 ANNUAL REPORTS Complete plans and specifications have been prepared for grading the entire area and bids have been secured for this work. Our total estimate includes an adequate allowance for the grading adjacent to the Office Building. SALE OF PRESENT TOWN HALL PROPERTY No direct authority was given your Committee to sell the present Town Hall property but in order that full in- formation could be given to the voters, we have advertised for bids for the purchase of the present Town Hall to be received on September 20, 1927. These bids will be submitted to the citizens at the Town Meeting on Septelnber 22, 1927. The proposal to purchase is subject to a one year lease, free of rent to the Town, so that we may, if the Town so votes, sell the property and remain in our present quarters during the construction of the Office Building. COST From actual bids received from a comprehensive list of contractors we estimate the total cost of building, furniture, grading, bond for completion, architects' fees and an allow- ance of $2500 for contingencies will be $110,000. The Town can apply toward the cost of this project the proceeds from the sale of the present Town Hall, also the $11,000 received from the sale of the Rindge property. The appropriation of $3500 made by the Town on March 28, 1927, will also apply toward the cost of the entire project. The balance of the money required should be provided by the issuance of Town notes or bonds. CONCLUSION Your Committee is unanimous in its belief that the build- ing described herein fully meets all present needs and is large enough to fulfill the requirements of the Town for years to come. Its design and setting as a part of a municipal group will always be a source of pride and satisfaction as holding to Lexington's finest traditions. We have, therefore, requested the 'Selectmen to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting to be held Thursday, September 22, 1927, in which will be embodied articles necessary to the TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 acceptance of this report and to carry out the recommenda- tions of your Committee. Respectfully submitted, WILLIA74 H. BALLARD ALBERT B. BURNHAM THEODORE A. CHSTANCE FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN NORMAN C. HOOPER ARTHUR N. MADDISON FRED H. MOULTON GEORGE W. NARY JAMES G. ROBERTSON ALnERT B. TENNEY EDWIN B. WORTHEN 54 ANNUAL REPORTS BY-LAW RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING RATE FOR USE OF WATER ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 14, 1927 Article 28. To see if the Town will adopt the following by-law "The Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to adopt regulations establishing rates and charges for the use of water supplied by public water works and for the inspection, mate- rials, construction, alteration, or use of pipes and fixtures through which water is supplied by public water works, either throughout the town or within a limited portion thereof, and to prohibit the use of such water by persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith ; and the Town hereby prohibits the use of such water by such persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith." Article 28. On motion of James G. Robertson it was voted to adopt the following by-law: "The Board of Selectmen are .h.ereby authorized to adopt regulations establishing rates and charges for the use of water supplied by public water works and for the inspection, mate- rials, construction, alteration, or use of pipes and fixtures through which water is supplied by public water works, either throughout the town or within a limited portion thereof, and to prohibit the use of such water by persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith; and the Town hereby prohibits the use of such water by such persons neglecting or refusing to comply therewith." Lexington, Mass. March 28, 1927 This is to certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ar- ticle 28 in the Warrant for a Town Meeting on March 7, 1927, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 and also of the vote passed under Article 28 at the adjourned Town Meeting, March 14, 1927 as the same appears of record. Attest JOHN 11. KANE, Town Clerk. Boston, Mass., September 7, 1927 The foregoing by-law is hereby disapproved. ARTHUR K. READING, Attoritey General. 56 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT [''{yM93TONWEAI,TH OP MASSACHI'SETTS. 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 the Town Hall, in said Lexington, on THURSDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1927, at eight. o'clock, P. M. Art. 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town Of- ficers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the pro- ceeds from the sale of the Town Hall property, namely $50,- 001.00 50;001.00 to the credit of New Town Office Building account, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 3. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in York Street. Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to sell the school- house Int on Concord Avenue, containing approximately 15,650 square feet of land, or act in any manner relating thereto. .Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell all or any portion of the Almshouse property and contents, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the Town ~►rill vote to instruct the Selectmen to report to the Annual Town Meeting in March, 1928, their recommendation as to the purchase of land to be used by the Public Works Department for the storage of material and equipment, and as a site for a new building to house the Fire Department, or act in any manner relating thereto. TOWN or LEXINGTON 57 Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to amend the first paragraph of Article IIT, section 5 of the Code of By -Laws of 1922 by substituting therefore the following:— "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for six o'clock in the morning and thereafter the polls shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the evening. Immediately upon the announcement of the re- sult of the voting, such meeting shall stand adjourned until eight o'clock in the evening of the following Mon- day." Art 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer sums of -money from the General Revenue and Surplus Aceount to the following accounts: Town Treasurer; Parks and Playgrounds; Village Hall; Street Signs; Highway Maintenance; Repair- ing and painting Poor Farm Buildings; Bedford Street Dam- ages; Selectmen; Board of Health; Sidewalks; Law; Forest -Fires; Interest; Soldiers' Relief, Art. 9. To hear the report of the committee appointed under Article 33 of the Town Meeting held March 16, 1925 to investigate and report on the question of establishing a per- manent memorial to the Veterans of all Wars. Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to rescind that part of the vote passed under Article 33 of the Town Meeting held March 16, 1925 which reads as follows: "That the present Commander of George Cr, Meade Post, Grand Army of the Republic, the present Commander of Stanley Mill Post, the American Legion, and a Veteran of the Suanisll War with two other oitizens, the last three to be appointed by the l4ioderator, be named as a Committee of five to investigate and report on the question of estab- lishing a permanent. Memorial, said Committee to be per- manent. any vacancies to be filled by the then Moderator by the selection of a member of the organization or group in which the vacancy may occur, and in case no member of the Grand Army Post is able to serve, its representa- tive shall be selected from the Sons of Veterans." Art, 11. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a eom- mittee of five to establish a permanent memorial for the vet- erans of the late war who went from the Town of Lexington -to serve with the colors and hold or are entitled to an honor- able discharge from the United States Ail/1y, Navy, or Marine Corp. 58 ANNUAL REPORTS Art, 12. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zon- ing By -Law by establishing a business district on Massachu- setts Avenue beginning at tJhe northwesterly end of Robbins Cemetery and continuing in a northwesterly direction to a point. approximately 450 feet distant, which point is about opposite Oak Street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof, fair not, and make due 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 twenty-second day of November, A. D.. 1927. THEODORE A. CIJSTANCE, ALBERT 11. BURNHAM, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN, WILLIAM H. BALLARD, Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington, Mass., November 30, 1927. To THE TOWN CLERK :--- have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed Copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Hall and in six other public places in the town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the town nine days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES .l, SUL[ IVAN, Constable of Lexington. TOWN of LEXINGTON 59 TOWN MEETING December 8, 1927 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt at 8.00 P. M. The Town Clerk proceeded to read the Warrant but upon motion the further reading of the Warrant was dispensed with and the return of the Constable thereon was then read. Art. 2. On motion of Theodore A. Custance it was, "Voted that the sum of $50.001.00 be transferred from the proceeds of the sale of the Town Hall property to the credit of New Town Office Building Aeeount." Art. 3. On motion of Theodore A. Custanee it was, "Voted that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to in- stall street lights in York Street, an unaccepted street." Art. 4. On motion of WilIiain H. Ballard it was, "Voted that the Board of 'Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to sell and convey the land owned by the Town on Concord Avenue formerly used as a site for the Franklin School which was conveyed to the Town by deed of Isaac Childs, dated June 25, 1851 and recorded in Middlesex South District Deeds, Libro 614, folio 1." Art. 5. Under this article William H. Ballard offered the following motion: Voted that. the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to sell all or any portion of the Almshouse property and contents, which was conveyed to the Town by deed of David Johnson dated June 4, 1845 and recorded in Middle- sex South District Deeds, Book 463, Page 451, also deed of Joseph Davis dated April 29, 1872 and reeorded in Middlesex South District Deeds, Book' 1211, Folio 33 and deed of Eli Simonds dated February 19, 1859 and recorded in Middlesex South District Deeds, Book 812, Page 324. 60 ANNUAL REPORTS After some discussion on motion by Charles H. Spaulding it was voted not to pass the motion offered by Mr. Ballard. Art. 6. On motion of William H. Ballard it was, Voted that the Selectmen be instructed to report to the Annual Town Meeting in March 1928, their recommendation as to the purchase of land to be used by the Public Works Department for the storage of material and equipment, and as a site for a new building to house the Fire Department. Art. 7. On motion of Theodore A. Custance it was, Voted that the Town amend the first paragraph of Ar- ticle III, Section 5 of the Code of By-laws of 1922 by sub- stituting therefore the following: "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for six o'clock in the morning and thereafter the polls shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the even- ing. Immediately upon the announcement of the result of the voting, sueh meeting shall stand adjourned until eight o'clock in the evening of the following Monday." Art. 8. On motion of Theodore A. Custanee the follow- ing vote was passed: Voted that the following sums of money be transferred from General Revenue and Surplus Account to the following accounts: Town 'Treasurer $ 30.00 Parks and Playgrounds 100.00 Village Hall 125.00 Street Signs 70.00 Highway Maintenance 3,000.00 Bedford St. Damages 96.00 Selectmen 3 75.00 Board of Health 300.00 Sidewalks 75.00 Law 960.00 Forest Fires 80.00 Interest 700.00 Under this article it was voted not to appropriate $2,000. for repairing and painting Town Farm Buildings. The Ap- propriation Committee were not in favor of this appropria- tion until after investigation by the 'Selectmen as to their recommendation for a Public Works Department. 'Art. 9. Under Custance it was, Voted that the report of the committee appointed under Article 33 of the Town Meeting held March 16, 1925 to in- vestigate and report on the question of establishing a per- manent memorial to the Veterans of all Wars be accepted and placed on file, and that the Committee be discharged. In the absence of the Chairman of the Veterans' Me- morial Committee, Mr, George L. Gilmore, Mr. Custanee, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen explained that this com- mittee reported in the Town Report of 1925. This committee, after investigation, found that the funds available for a vet- erans' memorial could only be used for a building or to apply on the Town Debt therefore the committee desired to be dis- charged. Art. 10. On motion of Theodore A. Custance, it was, Voted that the Town rescind that part of the vote passed under Article 33 of the Town Meeting held March 16, 1925 which reads as follows: "That the present Commander of George G. Meade Post Grand Army of the Republic, the present Commander of Stan- ley Hill Post, the American Legion, and a Veteran of the Spanish War with two other citizens, the last three t•o be appointed by the Moderator, be named as a Committee of five to investigate and report on the question of establishing .a permanent Memorial, said Committee to be permanent, any vacancies to be filled by the then Moderator by the selection of a member of the organization or group in which the va- cancy may occur, and in case no member of the Grand Army Post is able tn serve, its representative shall be selected from the Sons of Veterans." Tows of LEXINGTON 61 this article on motion of Theodore A. Art. 11. Under this article Theodore A. Custance offered the following motion: Voted that a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to establish a permanent memorial for the veterans of the late war who trent from the Town of Lexington to serve with the colors and hold or are entitled to an honorable discharge from the United States Army, Navy, or Marine Corp. James H. Russell, Commander of the American Legion, of- fered an amendment to Mr. Custances' motion. 62 ANNUAL REPORTS The Moderator explained that it would be better to in- definitely postpone Article 11 and to offer Mr. Russell's mo- tion under Article 1. The meeting consented to this action. Art. 1. On motion of James H. Russell it was, Voted that a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to establish a permanent memorial for the veterans of all wars for whom memorials have not been already erected, and who went from the Town of Lexington to serve with the colors and hold or are entitled to an honorable discharge from the United States Army, Navy, or Marine Corp, said committee to include at least one member of the Stanley Hill Post of the American Legion, one member of the G. A. R. and one veteran of the Spanish War. Art. 12. After some explanation by Attorney John H. Devine, it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1927 REPORT To the Voters of the Town DEBT OUTSTANDING IN ORDER OF ISSUANCE Issued Purpose 1910 Trust Fund 1912 Adams School Water Loan 1913 Buckman Tavern 1915 Sewer Munroe School 1917 Highways Cemetery 1918 Cemetery 1919 Parker School 1920 Parker School 1922 Street Water 1924 Street Water School Sewer 1925 School Sewer Water 1926 Sewer Water GRAND TOTAL 63 Q%O Still Out Total Total $ $ 9,000 1.2 12,000 6,000 18,000 2.4 17,000 2.2 57,000 18,000 75,000 9.8 1,500 1,000 2,500 .3 2,000 .3 42,000 5.5 1,000 .1 15,000 2,000 17,000 2.2 11,000 41,950 302,000 8,000 362,950 47. 86,500 27,000 17,000 130,500 17. 50,000 39,300 89,300 11.6 $766,260 100% 64 ART. 4 Memorial Day ANNUAL REPORTS APPROPRIATIONS 1926 1927 Appropriated Spent Received & Transferred ART. 5 School Outside Poor Highway Maintenance Highway New Const. Street Lights Fire Department Appropriation Com Public Parks Town Engineer Milk Inspector ...... Plumhing Inspector Inspector of Slaughtering 600.00 April 19th Celebration 500.00 Street Signs 200.00 Cemeteries (Munroe) 1,500.00 (Westview) 3,283.06 Wire Inspector 375.00 Highway Construction, Lowell & Maple Streets Total Art, 5 5125,317.05 $250.00 $179,040.54 9,800.00 48,500.00 20,000.00 18,400.00 26, 400.00 150.00 4,700.00 7,600.00 450.05 820.05 $250.00 Asked Approved $250.00 $250.00 $179,040.00 5189,000.00 $189,000.00 7,307.11 8,900.00 8,900.00 48,408.67 50,000.00 42,500.00 20,000.00 3,000,00 3,000.00 18,040.65 20,600.00 20,600.00 26,596.87 20,760.00 28,760.00 131.69 150.00 150.00 4,569.57 4,955.00 4,550.00 7,467.80 10,200.00 0,300.00 449.20 500.00 500.00 820.00 1,1.20.00 860.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 356.45 500.00 500.00 199.00 300.00 300.00 1,498.10 1,512.00 3.512.00 2,9 73.22 1,500.00 1,500.00 373.50 675.00 675.00 546.85 546.85 5318,632.07 5322,768.85 5313,703.85 SCHOOLS: The school budget is increased this year to pro- vide for automatic increases in salaries of teachers who have been serving the town for a number of years; to pro- vide salaries for six new teachers who were added Septem- ber 1926, and one new teacher to be added in September 1927. Of the total increase, $8,780. is thus accounted for. In addition an increase of $400. in the salary of the Super- intendent and an additional janitor accounts for the balance of the $10,000. increase requested. It is anticipated that this increase will be partially offset by an increase in re- ceipts, other than from taxation, amounting to about $3,700. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE: We recommend appropria- tion of $42,500. for this department from which we believe it should be able to carry on its regular maintenance work and purchase additional needed equipment including a road grader, and two one -ton trucks. The town now has ap- proximately 55 miles of public streets. FIRE: We recommend an amount of new hose double that purchased in 1926 as this department is at present handi- capped by insufficient hose. The change in the purchase of electric power from the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway to the Edison Electric Illuminating Company will require an additional expenditure this year and in the future. Tow oil' LEXINGTON 65 ENGINEERING: This includes an increase of $1,500. to be exclusively for the development of the Block Plan. WIRE INSPECTOR: As this department only operated dur- ing the last seven months of 1926, this year's budget simply calls for its continuance for the full twelve months of 1927. ART. 6 Treasurer Town Clerk Elections & Registrations ......., 1,450.00 Collector 2,790.00 Town Hall 4,575.00 Hydrants 2,880.00 Village Hall Fire Sta. 700.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 370.00 Forest Fires 475.00 Dog Officer 60.00 Hastings Park 5.00 Inspector of Cattle 200.00 Dental Clinic 1,645.00 Vital Statistics 50.00 Watering Troughs 100.00 Soldiers' Burial .... I00.00 Soldiers' Relief 450.00 Military Aid 200.00 Admin. of Trust Funds 85.00 State Aid 500.00 Town Physician 100.00 Interest 39,000.00 Maturing Debt .. 97,600.00 Police Department 23,725.00 Libraries 9,536.50 Supt. of Public Works 4,350.00 Insurance ..6,425.00 Town Accountant 2,085.00 4,295.00 3,500.00 2,500.00 1,925.00 200.00 1,000.00 26,000.00 970.00 50.00 625.00 I50.00 1926 1927 Appropriated Spent Asked Approved Received & Transferred 1946.00 5938.39 1,850.00 1,834.00 Assessors Selectmen Health haw Unclassified Shade Trees Snow and Ice Building Inspector Treas. Cary Mem, Lib. Town Report . Planning Board Removal of Ashes and care of Dumps . Bedford St. Damages for Iand taken 8950.00 5950.00 1,850,00 1,850,00 1,341.84 500.00 500.00 2,739.80 4,130.00 2,730.00 4,525.43 4,500.00 4,500.00 2,860.00 4,605.00 4,605.00 474.42 700.00 550.00 338.26 400.00 400.00 437.21 500.00 500.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 200.00 300.00 300.00 1,640.48 1,6 00.00 1,600.00 41.25 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 442.59 500.00 500.00 127.50 100.00 100.00 72.53 80.00 80.00 396.00 400.00 400.00 100.00 100.00 38,742.81 38,000.00 38,000.00 97,500.00 100,800.00 100,800.00 23,675.50 25,925.00 25,925.00 9,121,63 9,777.00 9,777.00 4,284.16 5,350.00 4,540.00 6,308.38 5,750.00 6,750.00 2,678.23 3,200.00 2,800.00 4,293.98 5,498.76 4,190.00 3,337.18 5,600.00 5,600.00 2,228.60 3,000.00 2,950.00 1,924.30 1,500.00 1,500.00 166.10 200.00 200.00 999.43 1,000.00 1,000.00 29,660.87 20,000.00 20,000.00 936.00 1,240.00 1,040.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 625.00 800.00 800.00 26.00 150.00 150.00 8242,946.50 5245,224.35 2,000.00 2,126.00 1253,486.75 2,000.00 2,126.00 1249,068.00 MATURING DEBT : Of the $100,800. maturing in 1927, $39,000. is for schools; $38,800 for water extensions; $17,000. for Sewer extensions; $8,000. for Highways; $2,000, for Cemeteries; $1,000. far Buckman Tavern; and $1,000. for replacement of Trust Fund loan of 1910. We recommend that the maturing debt be taken care of by voting a trans- fer of $25,000. from General Revenue and Surplus Account the remainder to be appropriated and assessed. 66 ANNUAL REPORTS SELECTMEN: The increase in this department is due en- tirely to the transfer of the clerical forces of the several departments for greater efficiency to the Selectmen's De- partment, and is offset by a corresponding decrease in the appropriations for the several departments. TOWN PHYSICIAN: We recommend the abolishment of this office as in our opinion it is unnecessary. REMOVAL OF ASHES AND CARE OF DUMPS : This is not a new expenditure it was formerly charged to Highway Maintenance which was correspondingly redueed. ART. 7. Sidewalks and Curbing 51,000.00 5515.69 51,008.00 5750.00 ART. S. Moth and Insect Sup- pression 4,000.00 3,879.30 4,500.00 4,500.00 ART. 8. Veterans' Pensions1,225.00 1,224.96 1,225.00 1,225.00 ART. 10. Reserve Fund 2,500.00 1,210.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 ART. 11 Police Pensions 870.00 866.91 1,830.00 1,630.00 Pollee Peuoilanns James Irwin wishes to retire from regular duty as police officer on half pay April 1, 1927 at 52.75 per day. This will add 5780. to Police Pensions. ART. 13. Middlesex County Extension Service 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 ART. 14. •Sewer Maintenance 19,435.16 9,538.85 18,910.00 10,910.00 Water Maintenance 49,994.25 49,880.19 60,410.20 60,430.20 Water Construction 43,168.93 41,556.48 15,000.00 15,000.00 •To be appropriated from departmental receipts, ART. 15. Lowering Brooks 438.01 335.07 400.00 400.00 ART. 16. highway Construction 8,000.00 8,000.00 Waltham Street Hlghw-ey Coaetructian: Articles 5. 16, 17. As recommended in our report of 1925 and 1926 we approve of the expenditure of 520,000 for new highway construction. ART. 17. Highway Construction 9,000.00 9,000.00 (Mass. Ac.) See Art. 5. ART. 20., .Traffic Signals 2,950.00 2,960.00 ART. 23.. .Sewer Construction 56,331.71 56,329.44 27,000.00 27,000.00 ART. 28. New Town Office Building 1,000.00 1,000.00 ART. 29. Wire Fence (Munroe Cemetery) 1,500.00 1,500,00 ART. 32, Extension of Water Mains 6,000.00 5,000.00 ART. 38, Abatement of Taxes 1,460.00 3,460.00 Jefferson Union. ART. 87. Lowering Vine Brook 8,000.00 6,000.00 ART. 86, Recommend that this article be postponed. SUMMARY If the voters abide by the recommendations of the Ap- propriation Committee, the tax rate of 1927, as near as we can estimate, will be $34. per $1,000., which is a reduction of $1.50 from the 1926 rate, In reviewing the appropriations asked for we have been confronted with the fact that Lexington is growing rapidly and that our needs and requirements are increasing propor- tionately. Town OF LExn orox 67 We feel that the reductions recommended from the amounts asked for are reasonable and that care in the ex- penditures by the various departments of the Town should enable them to function as usual without coming to the Town for further appropriations except in emergencies. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM R. S. EATON, Chairman, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN, CALVIN W. CHILDS, GEORGE W. PROCTOR, FRED W. MILLER, WILL/AM E. MULLIKEN, DR, JAMES J. WALSH, ERRor, H. LOCKE, CLARENCE SHANNON, Secretary, 68 ANNUAL, REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Number of Dog Licenses Issued Number of Citizen 's Sporting Licenses Issued Number of Adult's Trapping Licenses Issued Number of Minor's Trapping Licenses Issued Number of Alien Sporting Licenses Issued 1. JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. 766 238 5 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 BIRTHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1927 Whole Number Recorded Name 175 Parents JANUARY 8 Virginia Helen Ferguson Roy A. and Eva Marie (Guirke) Ferguson 10 Robert Thomas McLeod John W. and Lucy Teel (Whiting) McLeod 11 Frances Gertrude Canessa John F. and Melitta Marie (Geiss) Canessa 16 Richard Harris Erwin Charles M. and Edith Susan (Gould) Erwin 21 John Dominic Chiesa, Jr. John D. and Maria Virginia (Torre) Chiesa 28 Edwin Belmore Harmon Victor H. and Ida B. (Brown) Harmon 24 Kathleen Margaret Goodwin Melville J. and Gladys Margaret (Holcomb) Goodwin 26 Bruce Hamilton GarfeId Leon B. and Ragnhild 28 Donald Charles Proctor Jerome L. and Anna K. ('Taylor) Proctor 28 Robert Fletcher Brown, Jr. Robert F. and Sonja Elizabeth (Gyzander) Brown 31 Emily Patricia Robinson John and Margaret (Hawley) Robinson (Sorby) Garfield FEBRUARY 2 3 Richard Alfred Walker Alfred L. and Marion Irwin (Cranston) Walker 4 Lorraine Kraff Louis and Lillian Clara (Clough) Kraft 5 5 Frances Eovnio Dominic and Lillie (Bellana) Eovnio 6 Dudley West Alfonso B. and Margaret (Smith) West 8 Esther Lillian Woodman Ralph C. and Ida N. (Peabody) Woodman 9 Richard Eugene Wheeler Arthur E. and Christine G. (Hanson) Wheeler Chester W. and Anna Gertrude (White) Doe 11 Shirley Doe 70 ANNUAL REPORTS 11 John Caseilo Carmelo and Concetta (Galvagno) Casella 11Crane Thomas and Edith F. (Bangs) Crane 12 Margaret Gay Pratt Henry G. and Lerena F. (Barnes) Pratt 16 Ruth Arlene Maynard Richard W. and Grace Florence (Britton) Maynard 16 Paul Moretti Joseph A. and Jane Agnes (O'Sullivan) Moretti 18 Thomas Robert Mountain Thomas O. and Hilda Martha (Walker) Mountain 18 Mary Teresa Wood John and Mildred (Martin) Wood 20 Evelyn Amelia Mossman St Clair and Rose (Drury) Mossman 22 22 Walter Roberts Kennedy John E. and Josephine (Roberts) Kennedy 23 Eugene Fayette Ball Ernest E. and Mary (Thresher) Ball 23 Earlene Hutchinson Merrill Harvey S. and Helen (Hutchinson) Merrill 24 Emile Raymond Lachance William and Dorlla (Olivier) Lachance 27 John Barbara Paul and FuImina (Chester) Barbara MARCH 1 Margaret Heaney Thomas J. and Jennie (Snyer) Heaney 2 John Gordon Marshall Karl Shelby and Myrtle Alexandra (Morrison) Marshall 4 Patrick White Frank and Nellie (Vincenzo) White 10 Ruth Stevens Lyons John A. and Ruth (Moore) Lyons 10 Hazel Effie Dalrymple Ralph and Alice Norris (Weymouth) Dalrymple 11 Harold Richard Millican John H. and Viola (Johnson) Millican 11 Eleanor Winship Leslie and Edna (Dodge) Winship 11 Elinor Alberta Custance Howard E. and Orra Alberta (Lyon) Custance 14 Helen Valliere J. Henry and Helen T. (Riley) Valliere 15 Eleanor Dattolll Edward and Susie (Crupi) Dattolii 19 Joseph Marshall William J. and Alice J. (Caren) Marshall 21 Phyllis Harrington Edward and Gladys (Terhune) Harrington 22 Stephen Edward Broughall Stephen H. and Evelyn G. (Russell) Broughall 23 Virginia Ann Cowman James M. and Marguerite E, (Moore) Comman 25 Charles Mowry Blake, Jr, Charles M. and Margaret Calloway (McCready) Blake 28 Louise Beatrice Dalrymple Walter and Emily (Hancock) Dalrymple 28 Russell Lee Durling Hubert R. and Lois Ruth (Morgan) Durling TOWN OF LEXINGTON 71 28 Arthur Hatfield Clare Frank J. and Pauline Louise (Hatfield) Clare 29 Helen Barnes William L. and Esther Ritchie (Wyman) Barnes 29 Everett Eugene Pekins George E. and Bessie Edith (Sharp) Peking 30 'William Francis Smith Robert J. and Anna Madeleine (Thompson) Smith APRIL 2 Gene Paladina Sebastiano and Rosalina (Vincuilla) Paladins 8 Daisy Forten Alfred J. and Rosabel (Fardy) Forten 11 Irene Marion Kelly James F. and Helen Marie (Ryan) Kelly 24 Clyde James Crozier Clyde B. and Mary (Stapleton) Crozier 25 Emma May Burgess Fred W. and Junie S. (Jones) Burgess 29 Annie Louise McDonough John T. and Annie L. (Mansfield) McDonough 29 David Francis O'Connell David F. and Hermina Mary (Sikora) O'Connell MAY 1 Elizabeth Anne Wilson Fred E. and Doris Jean (MacKenzie) Wilson 4 Mary Mullaney Edward and Grace (Meagher) Mullaney 5 Phyllis Norma Blume George 0. and Georgie Etta (Gowell) Blume 11 Victor Joseph Loring, 2d Selden M. and Mary (Valentine) Loring 13 Dana Edgar Moore Thomas Walter and Doris (Knowles) Moore 14 Mary French St. George Christopher F. and Annie Marie (Conarchy) St. George 15 Barbara Charlene Welton Frank R. and Bessie (Johnson) Welton 12 Kenneth Favor Clarke, Jr. Kenneth F. and Kathryn (Coilieson) Clarke 26 30 John Howard Reiss John M. and Clarice E. (Campbell) Reiss JUNE 1 Mary Elizabeth Foley Bernard W. and Mildred F. (Connor) Foley 4 Phyllis Jadine Walker Jay A. and Marion (Cromwell) Walker 7 7 Jean Kennedy Gordon L. and Alice Mae (Spaulding) Kennedy 11 Mary Hall Cushman Fenn William H. and Mary (Cushman) Fenn 72 ANNUAL REPORTS 12 Robert Lester Coffin Everett D. and Sophia E. (Jones) Coffin 15 'William Ray Balben Harold W. and Annie Louise (Harris) Balben 15 Kenneth James Lima James and Agnes Frances (Faria) Lima 17 Thomas Keene Norton, Jr. Thomas K. and Catherine (Dailey) Norton 18 19 Casmir Silva Joseph and Evangeline (Costa) Silva 20 Marjory Ann Reynolds Lewis M. and Gladys (Bailey) Reynolds 25 Giovanno Citrano Tito and Julia (Spiranza) Citrano 27 William Allen Clifford Thomas H. and Esther Yriginia (Walsh) Clifford 27 Eleanor Comeira Silva and Rosa Comeira 29 Doris Helena Saul Robert E. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Saul 29 Herbert Anderton Saul Robert E. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Saul r30 Gladys Marie MacDougal Lovey E. and Bertha A. (Kempton) MacDougal JULY 1 Flynn, Bartholomew P. and Adeline C. (Wright) Flynn 9 Marjorie Lois Gott Chester M. and Helen K. (Scheib) Gott 9 Mary Elizabeth Wellington Everett C. and Abbie Louise (Fletcher) Wellington 11 Albert James Wezinger Alfred G. and Elsie Margaret (Ryan) Wezinger i<3 13 Robert Lawrence Burke Leon A. and Edythe M. (Scribner) Burke 14 15 Philip Glenn Mellen Richard A. and Gertrude (Hollis) Mellen 22 Doris Elizabeth Andrews Lester L. and Ida Blanche (Custance) Andrews 28 Eva Margaret Brucchi Gabriele and Banbina (Paccion) Brucchi AUGUST 1 Richard Allan Johnson Rudolph A. and Olive (Olson) Johnson 2 Richard Douglas Hurter Charles and Emily (Card) Hurter 6 Charles Ricci Salvatore and Louisa (Gesmondi) Ricci 6 Barbara Ann Burke Francis E. and Marion Ann (O'Connor) Burke 6 Converse Hill, 3rd Converse and Audrey (Bolton) Hill 6 Philip James Corbett, Jr. Philip J. and Madeleine (Manley) Corbett 7 Ruth Lillian Beaumont Edwin P. and Lois L. (Bennett) Beaumont 12 Frances Alice Rosa Amelio and Palmina (Sacco) Rosa TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 13 Phyllis Alberta Webb Edmund A. and Gertrude (Schnetzer) Webb 13 Robert Harrison Tullar Frederick H. and Lillian 1. (Seamman) Tullar 14 Carl Theodore Wennberg Carl O. and Agnes (Ekstrom) Wennberg 14 Leon Francis Jones, Jr. Leon F. and Lelia (Page) Jones 17 Eleanor Jean Horton Frederick W. and Elsie (Veno) Horton 18 Jean Richards Thomas K. and Matilda (Mahan) Richards 20 John Theodore Smith George E. and Gladys L. (Seitz) Smith 21 Francis Harold Tobin, Jr. Francis H. and Florence (MacDonald) Tobin 21 Madeline Louise Robbins Sidney U. and Madeline (Howes) Robbins 23 Phyllis Gertrude Byrne Dennis and Albertina F. (Bettencourt) Byrne 30 Leon Belchin Joseph and Jessie (Bornstein) Belchin 20 Audrey Roberta Custance Frank B. and Verna Gladys (Grant) Custance 30 William Joseph Ahearn James M. and Ellen (O'Rourke) Ahearn 30 SEPTEMBER 1 Eugene Joseph Tremblay, Jr. Eugene J. and Mary Antoinette (Bass) Tremblay 7 Harold Joseph Hines Hugh and Aifretta (Hawley) Hines 9 Annie McLaughlin Dennis and Katherine (McLaughlin) McLaughlin 15 16 Ralph Cataldo Anthony M. and Concetta (Tribuna) Cataldo 16 18 Martha Hlldreth Thompson John H. and Constance Louise (Critcherson) Thompson 19 James McDonnell Patrick H. and Anna G. (McGann) McDonnell 19 Elena Ferrazzani Luigi and Annie (•Simeon') Ferraazani 22 Yvonne Cheney Frank L. and Yvonne Coupard (Bass) Cheney 22 Ruth Ann Neal Frank and Margaret M. (Doherty) Neal 23 Robert Catalano Robert and Marie (Tocio) Catalano 23 Herbert Wells Benson Herman B. and Gladys Myrtle (Wells) Benson 28 Robert Dailey John P. and Katherine Florence (Day) Dailey 30 Andrew Campbell James and Gladys (Slade) Campbell 74 ANNUAL REPORTS OCTOBER 6 William Gregg Collins, Jr. William G. and Rena May (Wilson) Collins 7 10 11 Shaffer Norman A. and Mary L. (Roberts) Shaffer Guy Manley Washburn, Jr. Guy M. and Helen Elizabeth (Lanton) Washburn 11 Donald McAnaul Robert C. and Marie (Hart) McAnnul 14 Tower Winslow J. and Lucy Dorothy (Walsh) Tower 10 Lionel Gordon LaPorte Harry E. and Gertrude (Grafton) LaPorte 17 Louis Charles Bentley, Jr. Louis C. and Barbara Myrna (I -Toward) Bentley 23 Dorothea Edith Keefe William J. and Marion (Kennedy) Keefe 23 George Edward Oldford George E. and Julia M. (McAuliffe) Oldford 27 William Russell Rosenberger, Jr. William R. and Priscilla (Mosher) Rosenberger 28 Viola Mae Weaver Isaac S. and Annie (Sillars) Weaver 30 Howard Alanson Schofield Clesson G. and Florence Carol (Page) Schofield 30 Frances EIizabeth Kenealy William 3. and Mary Agnes (Ryan) Kenealy 31 Frances Marion Webster Frank E. and Phoebe Wilbur (Farris) Webster 31 Willa Adelaide Bryanton William and Elizabeth (Greene) Bryanton 31 Elaine Mildred Ramsdell Raymond V. and Emily Mario (Selmer) Ramsdell NOVEMBER 4 Evelyn May Holman George D. and Lillian May (Wood) Holman 5 Edwin Warren Grant Warren S. and Hildred Sarah (Rhind) Grant 6 Jean Helen Schwalm William E. W. and Helen (Helmsdorff) Schwalm 7 Perry Gardner Vienot Carl G. and Elizabeth (Bartlett) Vienot 10 Guy Ruel Hauman George and Doris (Holt) Hauman 11 Mary -Ellen Martha Sawyer Frederick E. and Georgiena E. (Waitt) Sawyer 12 Philip Adams Comley George E. and Eva Beatrice (McClure) Comley 14 15 Barbara Elizabeth Bond Frank C, and Elizabeth Fraser (MacKenzie) Bond 17 Lois Minola Black Walter G. and Minola (Whiting) Black TOWN OP LEXINGTON 75 22 Helen McDufiee Witton Edgar A. and Catherine D. (Jones) Witton 24 Alexander Kennedy Wright William G. and Mary (Ingram) Wright 24 John Joseph Coyne, Jr. John J. and Annie (Lynch) Coyne 26 Walter Holman, Jr. Walter and Katharine ( Ryan) Holman DECEMBER 2 George William Gilson Royal W. and Ruth McKay (Caddell) Gilson 6 Barbara Emily Whiting George G. and Marion (Robus) Whiting 8 Paul Cupp Harry and Katie (Smara) Cupp 18 23 John Louis Kinneen Timothy and Martha (Barry) Kinneen 29 David Woodberry Peirce James A. and Barbara (Ferguson) Peirce 30 Richard Winfield Shaw John H. and Phillis C. (Day) Shaw 76 ANNUAL REPORTS MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1927 DATE Jan. 1 12 16 18 26 29 29 Feb. 4 20 23 26 26 Mar. 27 Apr. 2 9 10 WHOLE NUMBER RECORDED FOR 1927--89 NAME Ralph Lester Cook Ethel Gertrude Pike Charles P. Crowley Agnes B. Leary Everett Wells Upham Helen May Pekins Charles J. O'Connell Mary A. Doherty Charles Edward Walker Annie Bertha Grey Astles George Lester Wilson Hazel Louise Burke Paul Nicholas Barker Eva Mildred Deguio Harry Douglas Thompson Esther Gertrude Balmer Edward James Dean Lucy Vidette Charles Wesley Riley Edith May Lyon Alfred Pierce, Jr. Nancy Mary Walsh Roger Preston Anita Lyon Bowditch Carmino Carbone Caroline Moretti William Daniel Stevens Ora Winifred Lord (Powers) William S. Sayward Una E. Walker Arthur Tubman Rita Cohen RESIDENCE Lexington Everett Boston Lexington Waltham Lexington Lexington Lexington Cambridge Lexington Cambridge Cambridge Lexington Medford Lexington Arlington Heights Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Brooklfne East Boston Lexington Lexington Lexh.gton Lawrence Nashua, N. H. Boston Lexington TOWN OF Lx'.XrNoTON 12 Lester Lyman Pearson Elizabeth Sarah Guy 16 Alfred Grafton Weisinger Eleie Ryan 17 George Patrick Farrington Esther Mary Burgess 18 George Arthur Mitchie Mary Ann Maycack 23 Stanley Willard White Evelyn Willard Barton May 2 16 19 28 June 1 4 5 8 11 11 16 14 29 29 July 1 9 16 William John Keefe Marlon Dorothea Kennedy William T. Crowther Ella M. Ashby (Brimstine) Swend Erik Lund Ulla Valborg Wistisen Clifford Henry Faulkingham Ruby Harriet Anderson John D. Cremin Mai J. Greeley Joseph Alfred Crispo Margaret Agnes Travers Louie Marotta Jennie Diomede (Rocca) James Aloysius Murray Mary Cecilia Collins Laurence Bennett McIntosh Charlotte Brooks Clarence Barnum Wilkes Katharine Tilton Harvey Ellsworth Snow Jean Morrison Forrest William MacDonald Jennie Pearson (Butcher) Roger Plaisted Marjorie Boyd James A. Nickerson Florence L. Willard (Salmond) Ellery Bernard Harford Sarah Isabelle Waltz Fred Lewis Spellenberg Catherine Mary Danforth James Stanley Melbourne Cora Blanche Miles Lincoln Saugus Lexington Cambridge Arlington Lexington Fall River Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Watertown Wilmington Lexington East Boston Lexington Woburn Lexington Lexington Winchester New Rochelle, N. Y. Lexington Lexington Dorchester Lincoln Lincoln Bedford Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Billerica Lexington Lowell Lexington Lexington 77 78 23 23 28 30 Aug. 3 3 8 15 15 29 Sept. 1 3 3 6 10 10 14 14 11 19 24 ANN IIAL REPORTS John Petersen Gertrude Henrietta Jensen Richard Burton Diehl Madeleine Wayne Lester Howitt Ludlam Dorothy Agnes Fardy Herbert Haughton Bell Helen Frances Locke John Joseph Driscoll Annie Buckley Robert William I-Iartwell Daisy Lenora Currier Leonard Tufts Jenney Ruth Allen Joseph Anthony Marshall Concetta Carolina Guerriero Nathan Stoddard Crowell Evelyn May Kempton George W. Anderson Annie E. Bugden Ernest A. Elworthy Teresa M. Walsh Charles Henry Rathbone Margaret A. Dougette Charles Nutt May Theresa Cusack Louis LeBlanc Marie Irene Gaudet James Joseph Munroe Loretta Pearl Young Leonard •Smith Cress Margaret Helen Holman Daniel Augustus Cronin Eileen Ursula Keating Richard Elliott Moakley Doris Lillian McPeake William Wallace Ferguson, Louise Perkins Dow Wilbur Lorne MacFarlane Sadie Irene Fulton Duncan Elliott Barker Jessie Mary McCullough Thomas George Lynah Elizabeth Rose Des Lexington Arlington Bolton, Vermont Lexington Waltham Lexington New York City Lexington Arlington Lexington Littleton Lexington Lexington Brunswick, Maine Lexington Boston East Dennis Lexington Lexington Lexington Waltham Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lynn Lexington Boston Lexington Lexington Lexington Brookline Lexington Lexington Jr. Lexington Brighton Waltham Waltham Waverly Lexington Lexington Concord TOWN OF LExINGTON 24 Anthony Tribune Wanda Malinowski 25 August Young Annie Elizabeth Whitten (May- nard) Boston Lexington Everett Lex_ugton Oct. 2 Edgar Roy McLalan Mary Gloria Dias 2 Hope Volney McPhee Alice Roberta Clarke 3 Dominic Francis Ross Agnes Mary Lintaman 5 Thomas Francis Ryan Bose Elizabeth Callahan 9 Albert Corson Hoyt Maude Court Caddell 12 Omer George Poirier Loretta Cecelia Marsolais 12 William Augustus Ray Catherine Veronica Tierney 12 William Henry Shanahan Anne Marion Moakley 15 Donald Preston Knight Edith Ellen Palmer 17 James Thomas Connors Delia Frances McDevitt 20 Harry Victor Livingstone Elizabeth Bingham 26 Genereno J. Loungo Anna M. Driscoll 26 George Henry Hudson Margaret Mary Jacobs Nov. 6 Timothy William ❑'Keefe Margaret Mary Curley 12 Thomas W. Corliss Helen Elizabeth (Dwinnells) 15 William S. Wilson Laura M. Bennett 15 George Artemas Reed Lillian Romaine Shoenberger 16 Charles Andrew Ennis Helen Eva Erwin 19 John August Halm Augusta Christina Wannberg 79 Lexington Lexington West Gore, Haat Co. N. S. Lexington Lexington Dorchester Lexington Lexington Lowell Lexington North Cambridge Lexington Lexington Watertown Lexington Lexington Lexington West Hartford, Conn. Bedford Lexington Boston Lexington Lexington Lexington Somerville Lexington Ariingto n Lexington Lexington Kendrick Lexington Lexington Rochester, Lexington West Newton Lexington Lexington Gloucester Lexington N. H. 80 ANNUAL REPORTS 20 John Felton Margaret Barry 24 Joseph Lepore Rose Mary DeVineent 24 George William CiaebY Lillie M. Pero Dec. 8 Ronald Lester Grant Mildred Mae Hazel 11 August Henry Anderson Myrtle Almira Cole 18 Samuel Landman Bessie Berman 19 Arthur Frederick Welch Mary Frances Roberts 26 Alva Russell MacDonald Rosalie Blanch Culpepper Lexington Boston Watertown Lexington Waltham Lexington Lexington Waltham Lexington Lexington Brooklyn, N. Y. Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Portsmouth, Va. TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEATHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1927 81 Whole number recorded for 1927, including stillbirths recorded as deaths 109 DATE NAME 2 James Ferguson 3 Annie Child Cutler 6 Julia C. Grout 10 William J. Langtry 14 Gloria May Domingos 28 Helen Ricci 29 Lydia J. George 29 Whitney Foster 29 M. Alice Munroe JANUARY AGE y 72 81 74 67 2 2 81 74 69 BIRTHPLACE m d 0 0 Arlington 9 22 Peterboro, N. H. 6 22 South Worcester, N.Y. 0 20 England 7 3 Lexington 2 26 Lexington 4 28 Plaistow, N. H. 8 5 Billerica 4 22 Lexington FEBRUARY 2 4 Patrick Arnold 5 5 Mary Jane Pherson 8 Sebastian Hellmann 10 Galt D. Parsons 12 Elmira Ostrander Hubbell 13 Grace A. Manning 17 Fannie Locke 21 13. Frank Howe 23 Alice W. Luce 23 Elbridge W. Glass 61 0 0 Ireland 67 9 9 New Brunswick 63 4 18 France 8 3 22 Lexington 91 1 12 New York, N. Y. 65 8 7 Burlington 64 11 0 Catalina, Newf' dland 90 10 10 New Bedford 79 0 0 So. Sudbury 73 4 15 Gilford, Maine MARCH 7 Henry A. Robinson 11 William Berry Hughes 12 William LaChance 13 John Gordon Marshall 20 Cornelius Dorgan Gallagher 12 11 78 4 0 0 0 0 67 7 0 15. S. 30 Newburyport 19 Lawrence 11 Arlington 20 Arlington 82 ANNUAL REPORTS 22 Annie Theresa Hart 23 William Joseph Kenealy 26 William Edwards Peckham y 75 3 68 m d 0 0 0 21 8 0 APRIL 8 George Elwyn Eddy 21 6 11 Joseph Burton 80 0 12 Mary A. Bishop 62 5 14 Agnes Britt 23 9 16 Angelina Nicola Delflno 24 8 20 John Chisholm 87 0 20 George W. Ingram 11 11 20 James George 11 1 21 Angela M. Trlbuna 87 0 25 HenryLongfellow Wadsworth 45 7 28 Fritz Pinkul 81 11 29 Annie L. McDonough 39 9 New Brunswick Arlington Middleboro 12 Brockton 0 Canada 25 Boston 27 Glasgow, N. Y. 11 Italy 0 Antigonish, N. S. 14 Lexington 3 New York, N. Y. 0 Italy 20 Lawrence 0 Latvia, Courland 28 Lexington MAY 5 William W. Brown 78 8 27 9 A. Thomas Blakely 71 10 11 19 William James McCann 51 5 18 24 Helen Santosuosso 4 1 5 7 14 Lucy A. McLalan 20 Helen N. Adams 21 Casmir Silva 1 Rebecca M. Collins 8 Annie M. Stratton 10 James J. Roach 10 Helen E. Barnes 11 George Henry Wadleigh 12 Myra A. Thomas 12 Benjamin Dean Holland 19 Irving P. Fox 23 Bridget Agnes Riley 29 Richard B. Fleming 31 Emily Locke JUNE Bridgetown, N. S. Saugus Lexington Lexington 70 2 14 Nova Scotia 61 1 18 Belmont 0 0 2 Lexington JULY 63 9 4 Truro 80 10 0 Lexington 23 7 10 Lexington 0 3 13 Lexington 84 9 14 Dover, N. H. 56 0 0 Martins Villa, 79 0 0 Ireland 66 0 0 Ashland, N. Y. 44 10 29 Boston 10 6 0 Cambridge 86 2 28 Lexington Maine 1 2 2 4 4 6 7 10 12 21 21 24 29 30 2 2 4 6 9 16 18 20 25 29 30 8 13 15 16 26 29 TOWN OF LEXINGTON AUGUST y m d Michael white 88 0 0 Annie Jane Keefe Bevington66 1 19 Mary Ann Tallent Cutler 82 8 12 William H. Kelly 61 0 0 James J. O'Hara 53 0 0 Lyman Lawreuce 88 1 21 Converse Mil, 3rd 0 0 1 Rose Anna Weld 64 7 25 Alice McKenzie 52 0 0 Arthur Harris McDonald 59 1 22 Lawrence Conway 64 0 0 Mary A. Hicks 56 0 0 Carrie Bacheller 73 11 7 SEPTEMBER John A. O'Brien Annie M. Boss Clifton W. Whitney Elizabeth G. Measham Anna B. Low Michael Mercadante William Frederic Berry Marianna F. Silva John F. Travers Alice T. Wilkinson 52 6 12 65 6 5 49 0 16 43 0 0 46 7 19 1. 5 24 71 5 9 78 5 20 19 1 14 16 0 0 `OCTOBER Elizabeth Smith 2 4 7 Alice Josephine N. Simpson 62 1 0 Tower 0 0 1 John Evans Sarah Perkins Davis Elizabeth Stolba 72 11 14 81 8 9 38 0 0 NOVEMBER 1 Phoebe Wilber Webster 29 9 14 Frederick O. Woodruff 71 5 17 Willard Stetson 65 0 20 James Floyd Russell 66 9 30 Frank Edward Clark 72 3 83 Ireland Lexington Concord, N. H. Bedford Boston Cohasset Arlington Chesterfield, N. H. Prince Edward Island Acton Ireland Arlington Saco, Maine Lawrence Blackstone Holyoke Boston Salem Lexington Roxbury Azores, Portugal Lexington Somerville Boston Burlington Woburn North Wales, England Groton Cambridge 22 Dorchester 12 E. Bridgewater 0 Portland, Maine 31 Brooklyn, N. Y. 2 Concord, N. H. 84 1 3 4 15 18 20 23 24 28 29 29 30 31 ANNUAL REPORTS DECEMBER Abram C. Washburn Timothy H. O'Connor Margaret Theresa Hinchey Donald Dutch Esther Anderson Gertrude M. Macleod N. Ellis Richardson Louis Hirshberg Maude R. Richards Eliza W. Redfield S. Elizabeth Fowle Emily P. Robinson y 74 66 52 4 m 3 4 8 11 d 28 28 28 13 19 1 28 22 9 3 34 0 29 63 0 0 52 6 23 76 0 0 88 4 19 0 11 0 Pomfret, Vermont Cambridge Lexington Newton Cambridge Lowell Concord Russia Boston New York. N. Y. Jamaica Plain Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER BOARD OF SELECTMEN, • LEXINGTON, MASS, Gentlemen: Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1927. As Health Officer for the Town of Lexington I make the following report for the year 1927: I have made 83 visits during the year to investigate cases of contagious disease reported by physicians, laymen or hearsay, established quarantine where necessary, and examined all quar- antined patients before releasing them from quarantine. 1 would remind parents that they are required by law to report all cases of contagious disease occurring in their house- hold. This means that When the patient ill with a contagious disease is not sick enough to call a doctor, the case must be re- ported by the parent. Neglect to do this is subject to prosecu- tion and fine of fifty dollars. The list of contagious diseases for the year 1927 is as follows: Anterior Poliomyelitis 3 Chicken pox Diphtheria Dog Bite 54 4 1 Spinal Meningitis 1 German Measles Influenza Lobar Pneumonia 14feasles Mumps Scuiet "ever Pulmonary Tuberculosis All other forms tuberculosis Typhoid Fever Whooping Cough Gonorrhea Erysipelas 3 1 4 6 15 39 14 4 2 6 2 1 160 Total Respectfully submitted, WILr,rAM L. BARNES, M. D. Health Officer. 86 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR January 14, 1928. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SF.LECTMEN : Gentlemen: I herewith submit a report of the work done Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1927. Complaints received about cesspools 23 " dumps 6 condition of premises 21 piggeries 25 by your CC if Total 75 Complaints investigated 75 Inspection of stores, restaurants, roadside stands 41 Foods condemned—Frankforts and other meats 6 lbs. Some improvement in conditions has been noted at the piggeries this year, but in general they are far from satis- factory. The court proceedings against the three piggeries are drawing to a close and it is hoped that the others will bene- fit by this and make some effort to keep their planes sanitary, which they have not done in the past. The next nuisance to piggeries is overflowing cesspools. Some effort should be directed towards properly constructing cesspools as most of the complaints are from cesspools recently built. A general inspection of stores has been made, including bakeries, restaurants and roadside stands. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL 1. PRENTISS, Health Inspector. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR January 14, 1928. To T!IE IIONORAALE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Gentlemen: I have the honor of submitting the report of the work done during the year 1927 relative to safeguarding the milk supply of this Town. No. samples seized and purchased 267 241 examined for bacteria and other organisms 97 examined for sediment 106 of farm inspections 31 milk plant inspections 36 " licensed pasteurizing plants 4 licensed ice cream plants 1 milk licenses issued during 1927 oleomargarine licenses issued during 1927 analyzed for butter fat and total solids oe The average standard of the milk For the part years was: 1927 1926 1925 1924 Milk Solids 4.01 3.92 3.76 3.54 Milk Fat 12.90 12.62 12.36 12.24 The previous work directed towards the elimination of visible dirt has given results and now the milk as presented to the public is fairly satisfactory. It must be remembered that the first signs of carelessness around the dairy shows on the sediment cotton and therefore it is necessary to ex- amine the milk frequently for visible dirt. It has been recommended before that the pasteurization of milk be made compulsory and this recommendation is re- peated. No raw milk is safe. It has been shown by bacteriological examination that even the most well protected and expensive milk, even if it was protected by constant medical supervision, is not safe 88 ANNUAL REPORTS as eeveral epidemics have been traced to raw milk supplies, but none have been traced to properly pasteurized milk. Another feature to consider in the milk supply is the care of milk in the Mime. Provision should be made by the householder so that in the summer the milk man may have access to the ice box or a covered container, to place the bottle in when it is delivered early in the morning. It is hoped that the revised regulations previously sub- mitted to you may be adopted at an early date. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL I. PRENTISS, lrnpecfor of Milk. TOWN of LEXINGTON REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR 89 To Tnn HONORABLE BOARD OP SELECTMEN, LEXINOTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending Dec. 31, 1927: Number of premises examined where cattle are kept Number of cattle examined and reported Numlber of cattle quarantined and found diseased Number of hogs reported Number of sheep and goats Number of calls made on cattle for Division Animal Industry .... 10 Number of cattle identified from out of State Shipment BO 648 4 2179 7 7 Approximately 25 head of cattle have been condemned and slaughtered as a result of the Tuberculin Test in Lexington this year, which is about one half the number found last year. The day is not far distant when all cow's furnishing milk in Lexington will have to be tested yearly and the State will gladly make that test if the owners will ask 'for it. RAI3IES PR.EVENTION There has been a large increase in t -he amount of work con- nected with this part of the Inspection as shown by the fact that about 136 calls were made on dogs and cats during the year as compared with 46 calls made during the previous year. More than three (3) times as many people were bitten by dogs and five (5) times as many positive eases of rabies were found as compared with the previous year. Number of dogs quarantined for biting people Number of dogs quarantined for contact with rabid dog Number of rabid dogs destroyed by me 6 Number of other rabid eases Total number of rabies eases 15 Number of heads sent to laboratory Number of cats destroyed for contact with rabid dogs 4 Number of cats quarantined for contact with rabid dogs 2 Number of calls made on dogs and cats under quarantine 70 Total number of calls made on dogs and cats 136 34 24 9 10 90 ANNUAL REPORTS One horse owned by the Highway Department was bitten by a dog January 11, 1927, while ploughing snow from sidewalk. The dog was secured and the horse received vaccination but de- veloped rabies and had to be shot on March 1st, 1927. Labora- tory examination proved positive. The large increase in the number of eases of dog bites shows the need of keeping our dogs under better restraint and the need of knowing that the dogs roaming about our streets are owned by some one who pays a tax on them and that each ani- mal has some means of identification on him in case he bites some one or develops symptoms of rabies. Stray dogs, owners unknown, should be removed from the streets and mercifully disposed of. The town should provide with each license issued, a metal tag with a number on it and the year of issue, and owners of dogs should be required to keep them tagged at all times. Two of our rabies cases were found in front of nne of our public schools, and a third cage was known to have been running at large in front of this school when She bit one of the other two dogs. We have been more fortunate than some of our neighbor- ing towns in not having a violent case of rabies run amuck among our school children while they were at play. A quarantine of 90 days has been placed on all dogs by ad- vice of our Director of the Division of Animal Industry. And it seems wise that all of us should clo our best to see that our dogs are kept off the streets during this period. One rabid dog may bite a. dozen other dogs when there is no quarantine and may cause the death of your child or nine, Respectfully submitted, CHEsTLR L. Bi.AKELY, i4I. D. V.. Inspector of Animals. TowN of LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC December 31, 1927. School C yyc� 0 1. w � 60 ,9 zU � V F4 Parker 60 88 27 57 63 6 Hancock 64 122 64 44 22 17 Munroe 62 66 25 47 109 18 Adams 112 121 48 81 95 14 Junior High 5 18 1 4 0 2 Senior High 7 27 2 2 0 6 Totals 314 442 167 235 289 63 Total number of pupils 310 Total number of operations 1196 Total number of fillings 731 Total number of cleanings 235 Total number of pupils finished 1.30 Total amount of money received $137.95 Witli the beginning of the school year hi September 1927 a Dental Hygienist was employed to assist the school dentist. She also devotes three afternoons per week to cleaning of children's teeth. This new arrangement is proving very satisfactory. DOROTHY H. CHAMBERLAIN, THOMAS S. GRINDLE, NINA F. MCLELI.AN, Dental Clinic Committee. REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR Lexington, Mass., January 3, 1928 To rv.a BOARD OF SELECTMEN, HEALTH DEPA1tT14ENT. Gentlemen :— I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1927, as Inspector of Slaughtering. G. Bunzel Swine Veal Sheep Cattle A. Holman Swine Veal Cattle 4,251 644 225 17 1,226 50 7 Thirty-nine (39) swine, 18 veal, 5 cattle, 1 sheep, were condemned and rendered. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE A. WARNER, Sdaughterinj Inspector. TOWN OP LEXINGTON 93 REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR Lexington, Mass,, December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending December 31st, 1927. Number of applications filed and permits granted 220 Number of calls made in connection with inspections, water tests and information 397 Calls for inspection of work in old buildings have been made, and changes in the house drainage were made neces- sary by sewer connections. In some of these inspections the sanitary condition proved to be in bad shape. Respectfully submitted, ANDREW T. BAIN, Plumbing Inspector. 94 ANNUAL REPORTS A REPORT OF THE WORK DONE BY THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SER- VICE IN THE TOWN OF LEXING- TON FOR THE YEAR 1927 The Town of Lexington appropriated $300.00 in support of the Middlesex County Extension Service, through the Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture for 1927. Following is a report of the work accomplished during the year. In Agriculture, the major part of the work was carried on through farm visits at which time personal assistance was given to those who requested it. Thirty-eight farm visits were made dealing principally with poultry, fruit, and field crop problems. One demonstration was given before the Girl Scouts on prun- ing and grafting fruit trees. A complete mailing list is maintained and the timely no- tices on fruit growing, poultry and gardening which were sent out were received by many Lexington people. Judges were furnished for the local Grange Fair. In Home -Making large groups of women were met in Fur- niture Renovation, Clothing and Millinery Work. A series of Food Selection meetings were held in East Lexington, and a whole -grain cereal demonstration was put on for the purpose of showing the easiest and most satisfactory way to make dark bread and rolls. Co-operating with the State College a demon- stration on Supper Dishes was given before a group of one hun- dred twenty-five homemakers. In a county -wide Kitchen Im- provement Contest three Lexington women enrolled, two of whom received a first prize of $25,00. Through the efforts of the Extension Service, Dr. Caroline Hedger of Chicago was secured to talk before the High School on the subject of "Positive Ilealth". A. series of Home Improvement meetings have been ar- ranged for those interested, and the leaders from the surround- ing towns are using Lexington as a meeting place so that this work is being carried on very conveniently from the standpoint of the Lexington women. TOWN or LEXINGTON 95 In boys' and girls' 4-H Club Work sixty-three were en- rolled in Clothing, Garden, Canning, Poultry and Pig Clubs. Mrs. L. W. Austin and Mrs. E. Theivierge served as local lead- ers, in addition to Mrs. Ruth Howe from the County office. Generino Luango received a Massachusetts Horticultural Society medal for outstanding Garden Club work. Marshall .Sargent, who served as Junior Director, did outstanding work in the Poultry Club. Owen Trask was awarded a two-day trip to the Massachusetts Agricultural College for doing exceptional club work. An exhibit of the boys' and girls' work was held at the time of the Grange Fair; the Grange co-operated by furnishing prim money for this exhibit. In addition to the local work many Lexington people at- tended the County -wide meetings in fruit -growing, poultry and • ;arving which were made available to those interested by the Extension Service. ROBERT P. TRASK, Director. 96 ANNUAL REroRTs REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1927. To THE HONORABI.E BOARD OF SELECTMEN : LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I, herewith, submit my annual report as Tree Warden and Superintendent of Moth Department for the year ending De- cember 31, 1927, The work in connection with the care of trees, and the suppression of insects and moths was carried on as usual dur- ing the past year. The shrubbery and trees in the Town were treated with creosote for the suppression of the Gypsy Both. The Brown 'rail Moth nests were cut from the trees, collected and burned. Further protection was given by spraying the 'foliage with arsenate of lead. The work was approved by the State In- spector. Dead branches were removed from street trees, and where it was found necessary, trees were trimmed. Dead trees were cut down and removed. Brush along the highways and on street corners was cut and burned. Conditions existed which seemed dangerous to public safety and this work had to be done. There were forty-eight elm and maple trees set out in dif- ferentsections of the Town during the year. The men of the department did the work with care and attention. The trees in the Town should be in the best of con- dition, and the work was done with this end in view. I wish to thank the Superintendent of Public Works and the Board of Selectmen for assistance given to me during the past year. Respectfully submitted, OSBORNE J. Got MAN, Superintendent of Moth Dept. and Tree Warden. TOWN of LEXINGTON 97 REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: ECTMEN : LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I, herewith, submit my annual report as Forest Fire Warden for the year ending December 31, 1927. There were 144 grass and forest fires in the Town of Lex- ington during the past year. Compared with the previous year, an increase of 8 fires is shown. Owing to dry conditions dur- ing the spring months, fires started easily, and it would ap- pear that the increase was due to these conditions. The Fire Department responded to alarms for these fires. The firemen rendered prompt and efficient service, and on ac- count e-count of their work the fires were put out before any serious damage to property had occurred. Some of the forest fires appeared to be serious, and the men were called upon to work under unfavorable conditions. They were, however, willing workers and always gave assistance when called upon. A1,1 those who procure permits to start fires should be careful to observe the conditions under which these permits are issued. Fires should not be started on windy days. I wish to thank the Chief of the Fire Department for as- sistance given to me and also extend my thanks to the people of the Town for co-operating with me during the past year. Respectfully submitted, .. D. J. GORMAN, Forest Fire Warden. 98 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1927. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the year of 1927 as follows: Number of applications and permits granted 360 Number of calls made in connection with the inspections 430 Amount of fees paid for permits $275.50 The fees paid in arrange as to the class of work, a one or two car garage or additional work permit .50 For complete wiring of new or old house 1.00 To the officers and members of the Fire Department for their assistance and support at all tunes, T extend my most sincere appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Louis W. BiLLs, Inspector of Wires. TOWN OF LE%ImGTON 99 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Lexington, Mass., Jan. 11, 1928. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN : Dear Sirs :— I submit the following report of the amount of work done in the year of 1927, ending December 31: Sealed Adj. Con. Large scales 2 Platform scales 44 1 Counter scales 32 1 Beam scales 3 Spring scales 59 3 1 Computing scales 28 2 Slot scales 3 2 Prelim. scales 3 1 Weights, Adv, 319 Apoth. 94 Metric 12 Liquid measure 146 Stops 281 Oil pumps 85 66 3 Yd, sticks 14 Total 1125 75 5 The stores and places of business have been visited and the weighing devices made to conform with the law. The fill- ing stations have been visited, the pumps and measuring de- vices sealed. Considerable time has been spent inspecting the road stands, not only inspecting the scales, but the signs and sales of vegetables which must be sol d by weight or nu- merically. The pedlars and junk men scales have been inspected and found correct. Law passed this year you have to have a li- cense to peddle everything except the vegetables you raise 100 ANNUL REPORTS or fish you catch. Had two eases in court. Several complaints have been made and investigated and found without founda- tion. Fees collected, $99.41. Several test weighings have been made. Respectfully submitted, C. E. HADLEY, Sealer of Weights and Measures. ■ TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To THE POAED OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen The growth of the town still in number and value are greater of the town. The prospects of the coming before. The new buildings are o family dwellings. T have collected and paid to ing permits, $1,215.00. The following is a summary for 1927: Decewber 31, 1927. continues. The new buildings than ever known in the history year are as good or better than f a better class, mostly of one - the Town Trea,surer for build - of the building permits issued TAXABLE PROPERTY 136 One Family Dwellings $857,600 8 Two Family Dwellings 78,500 56 Alterations and Additions 70,500 101 Private Garages 52,406 1 Public Garage 10,000 4 Stores • 9,000 6 Greenhouses 20,350 2 Gas and Oil Stations 6,800 1 Auto Sales Room 6,000 21 Poultry Houses 2,150 12 Stables and Sheds 1,900 1 Sand Hopper 100 1 Piggery 400 1 Road Stand 100 2 Boiler Rooms 550 1 Milk Room 5,000 1 Coal Pocket 4,000 2 Chicken Brooders 275 #1,125,620 102 ANNUAL REPORTS NON-TAXABLE PROPERTY Cary Memorial Building 8300,000 Town Office Building 100,000 Addition to Baptist Church 25,000 Changes in Catholic Church 1,500 426,500 $1,552,120 Respectfully submitted, JOHN F. TIB Errs, Building imp ect or. TOWN Or LEx1NGPON 103 REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OP SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen; In accordance with Section 6 of Article XI of the Town By-laws, I herewith make my report in writing as Town Counsel of (a) "All actions byor against the Town which were pending at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year"; (b) "All actions brought by or against the Town during such year"; and (c) "All actions settled or disposed of during such year". (a) The following actions were pending on January 1, 1927, and proceeded as stated : (1) John Swenson, Administrator v. Town of Lexing- ton; Superior, Middlesex; personal injuries; ad damnum $15,- 000. No action taken during the year. (2) henry McCaffrey v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin clearing bed of a brook. Hearing on exceptions to Master's report. Decision reserved. (3) Henry W. B. Cotton v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; two tax appeals. Decision by the Supreme Ju- dicial Court overruling plaintiff's exceptions. Both tax ap- peals dismissed. (4) Boston & Maine Railroad v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for widening Maple Street bridge. Final decree entered in accordance with decision of Commissioners as modified by agreement. (5) Joseph Shaler v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $5,000. De- fendant's interrogatories filed. Motion to nonsuit plaintiff for failure to answer interrogatories. 104 ANNUAL REPORTS (6) Henry W. B. Cotton v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex ; tax appeal for the year 1924. Appeal dismissed. (7) Inhabitants of Lexington v. William J. Miskell; Su- perior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin maintenance of a piggery without a permit from the Board of Health. Appeal of defendant to Supreme Judicial Court. Appeal dismissed. Injunction issued and served. Petition for attachment for contempt for violation of injunction brought and tried. De- fendant adjudged in contempt. Case continued for final dis- position. (8) Inhabitants of Lexington v. 'Samuel Bornstein; Su- perior, Middlesex; action on judgment and for further dis- bursements for support of pauper; ad damnum $1500. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant in bankruptcy. (9) Harry M. Aldrich v. Inhabitants of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for damages for widening of Waltham Street. No action taken during the year. (b) The following cases have been entered during the year 1927: (1) Ella Louise Lawrence v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for taking of land to widen Waltham Street. Pleadings com- pleted. (2) George A. Woods v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessmentof damages for taking the right to construct a sewer. Pleadings completed. (3) Town of Arlington v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for taking of land in the widening of Cliffe Avenue. Pleadings completed. (4) Robbins & Sntith, petition for registration of title to land including Harrington Park, so called. Pleadings com- pleted. (5) John Ricci v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- dlesex ; petition for jury to revise order of prohibition issued by Board of health against carrying on the trade of keeping pigs without a permit. Petition dismissed. (6) Town of Lexington v. Ambrose and Joseph Ballou; Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin carrying on the trade of keeping pigs without a permit by the Board of Health. Pleadings completed. (7) John M. Miskell v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for jury to revise order of prohibition is- TOWN OF LExIN[TON 1J5 sued by Board of Health against carrying on the trade of keeping pigs without a -permit. Pleadings completed. (3) Of the above actions the following were disposed of during the year: (1) Cotton v. Lexington (2) Cotton v. Lexington (3) Boston & Maine R. R. v. Town of Lexington. (4) Ricci v. Lexington The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts re- ceived by him as compensation and for disbursement in each of such actions during such year and for all other services not covered by his regular salary. Commonwealth v. Ernest K. Ballard $100.00 Boston & Maine R. R. v. Lexington35.00 Lexington v. Wibliain J. Miskell 500.00 Cotton v. Lexington 750.00 -$1,385.00 D isburse m eats Cotton v. Lexington. $ 25.50 Lexington v. Miskell 49.45 74.95 $1,459.95 Respectfully submitted, SYDNEY R. WRIGIITINGTON, Town, Counsel. 106 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF POLICE DEAPARTMENT To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1927. Number of arrests 856 Offences for which arrests were made: Alien with shot gun Assault and battery Bastardy Contempt Cruelty to animals Collecting junk without license Drunkenness Idle and disorderly Insane Keeping unlicensed dog Larceny Malicious mischief Non-support Profanity Rape Ringing false alarm Robbery Selling leased property Vagrants Violating Town By -Laws Violating Liquor Laws Violating Automobile Laws Total Disposition of Cases: Appealed Committed to Rouse of Correction Discharged 2 14 3 3 3 3 85 2 5 15 25 10 5 4 7 6 2 2 S 5 37 105 356 17 10 32 TowN OP LEXINO,TON Fined Filed , Middlesex Training School Probation Released Suspended Turned over to out-of-town police Psychopathic Grand Jury Total 107 191 20 I 10 22 20 24 4 5 355 Aggregate amount of fines imposed $7,647.00 Aggregate terms of imprisonment -18 months. Miscellaneous Business: Accidents reported 233 Accidents investigated 205 Attendance at Court by Officers 340 Buildings found open 42 Complaints investigated 145 Deaths reported to Medical Examiner 6 Officers special duty 1250 hrs. Street lights reported out 390 Unoccupied houses given special attention 55 Number of duty calls 10,450 Number of miles run by Ford automobile 12,000 Number of miles run by Motor -cycle 10,000 CONCLUSION The department today consists of 11 men. In 1914 we had 7 men in the department. The automobile traffic has in- creased so that we need two men to take care of this prob- lem alone. 1 recommend that two men be appointed. Most of our schools being on the main arteries of travel it is essential that an officer in uniform be at attendance at each school while the children are going and coming. The firemen have helped us recently in this matter, but I do not deem it wise that this should be a permanent arrangement. The time has arrived when children, especially the very young ones, must have protection at all our schools when crossing the pub- lic highways. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Chief of Police. 108 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LE:XiNOTON, MASSACHUSETTS_ Gentlemen : I beg to submit to your (Honorable Board the annual report of the Park Department for the year ending December 31st, 1927: COMMON The usual care of fertilizing, snowing, and trimming was done. Eight new elm trees were planted. The carriage on the old cannon was replaced by a new ane, the settees were painted and the Hayes Fountain was given its usual care. In my 1928 budget I have made provision to have the Liberty Pole painted. BELFRY HILL We have had a nutnber of complaints about the condition of the hill and rightly so, but at this writing the underbrush has been trimmed, piled up and all burned. The trees are badly in need of pruning. In the spring the Boy Scouts, with the as- sistance of Miss Katherine (Harrington, planted about two hun- dred pine seedlings and all are doing well. HASTINGS PARK This piece of the park was mowed and trimmed twice dur- ing the past season. Eight white pines were planted on the knoll. The lower part of the grounds were flooded for skating. ROBBINS PARK We have been very fortunate in having a man who takes such an interest in this park as Mr. Parker has. The grounds are always kept looking in first class condition. EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUNDS This playground needs more care than it has received in the past, as the demand to use it is becoming greater each year. I TOWN or LEXINGTON 109 recommend that we try to get someone that lives in the east end of the town to take the responsibility and care for these grounds for a reasonable sum. The tennis court has been re -surfaced and the fence has been repaired. The fence will receive a coat of paint this year. INSTRUCTORS In the summer months Miss Westlake had charge of the Center Playgrounds and Miss Dailey had charge of the East Lexington Playgrounds. The average attendance at. East Lex. ington was 40. An account of all the children that attended both playgrounds has been kept. The Center Playgrounds av- erage was a little larger, being 85. On days that the children from East Lexington came to the center for swimming the average at the Center Playgrounds was 120; 35 from East Lexington, and 85 from the Center Play- grounds. This meant an all -day outing for the East Lexington children twice a week. During the nine weeks the children were at work making scrap books, pin cushions, rugs, paper flowers and handkerchiefs. Fifteen very nice scrap books, which consisted of 16 double pages were sent to the Children's Hospital at 300 Longwood Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. The games played by the children were baseball, indoor baseball, croquet, basketball, drop the handkerchief, Little Sally Water, Farmer in the Dell, hide and seek, follow the leader, ring around the rosey and dodge ball. On September 2nd the closing day of the playgrounds all the children met on the Center Playgrounds to hold a field day, and prizes were awarded for all events. This year we thought we would make a change and hold our picnic at Norumbega Park instead of at Lake Walden, as we formerly have done. One hundred and thirty-eight chil- dren attended the picnic and had a very enjoyable day, made so by Mr. William S. Scamman, who also attended. All re- turned home safely, but tired from the outing. TENNIS COURTS It is our intention to ask for a special appropriation for two additional courts this year, rewire and re -surface same with clay. This we feel will enable us to 'have a skating rink in the winter, the size to be 300 feet by 120 feet. GRANDSTAND The Building Inspector has been requested to look over this stand and make a report on its condition. It is now 15 years 110 ANNUAL REPORTS old and has been moved twice. If it is going to cost very much to repair it, I would suggest that we do away with it altogether and buy some knack down bleachers. CINDER TRACK At this time we have received all the cinders from the high school which has enabled us to put the finish coat on about 200 yards. CENTER PLAYGROUNDS I am giving below a list of the games played on the play- grounds during the year, and also the attendance: High School Town Team East Lexington Baseball Contestants Attendance 7 games 140 1,400 19 games 400 8,800 Team 3 games 60 300 Hockey High School 4 games 120 800 Football High School 5 games 300 3,000 Junior High 4 games 100 400 Town Team 7 games 210 10,000 Field Day Board of Trade 2,000 In closing I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Supt. of Public Works and the heads of all the departments of the town who have helped to make my work so pleasant this past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Superintendent of Parks. TOWN or LEXINGTON 111 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS December 31, 1927. To MR. WILLIAM S. SCAMMAN, SUPERINTENDENT OF Punt.ic WORKS, LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear. Sir:— In reviewing the work accomplished in the past year it is gratifying to note that a substantial increase in the amount of resurfacing has been done in spite of a smaller appropri- ation and without incurring a deficit. Modern equipment has benefited in this respect. It has proven a worthy investment •and the results justify the pur- chase of more and better equipment. With the volume o£ building permits at a new high level it was felt that the expenditure of a larger portion of our ap- propriation on outlying streets than heretofore was justified since much of the new building was in those parts of the town. Our campaign was particularly successful in that we resur- faced with oil or tar approximately seventeen (17) miles or nearly one-fifth of the entire street mileage. The method used won the commendation and praise of the County Engineers as novel and efficient. Among the streets resurfaced were the following: Street Concord Avenue Pleasant Street Highland Avenue Lowell Street East Street Adams Street North Street Meriam Street Wood Street Section Lincoln town line to Belmont line, Watertown Street to Concord Avenue, Bloomfield Street to Winthrop Road, East Street to Burlington line, Entire length, Entire length, Entire length, Railroad to Somerset Road, Entire length. 112 ANNUAL REPORTS The following streets were resurfaced with gravel only, involving a total of several more miles: Street Section Grove Street Robinson Road to Bedford. line, Weston Street Lincoln Street to Concord Avenue, Old County Road Massachusetts Avenue to Lincoln line, Walnut Street Concord Avenue to Waltham line. Waltham Street was entirely reconstructed from Middle Street southward, three-quarters of a mile. This was the long- est piece of new construction undertaken this year. Snow removal expense was increased greatly by the addi- tion of all unaccepted streets from which snow had not previ- ously been removed by the Department. A vote of the town ex- tended our activities in this respect and in carrying out the order it was necessary to recondition many such streets to avoid breaking the plows. This burden of repair work was not provided for in our appropriation and it must be taken into consideration another year. The purchase of four thousand (4,009) feet of snow fence affected a saving in snow removal expense. It was estimated that the saving in the first two storms equalled the purchase price and cost of erection. As the fence lasts many years its value is obvious. The purchase of more snow fence for un- protected streets is recommended. A centrally located yard and building to house the equip- ment is urgently required. It is now scattered among four widely separated places involving lost time in assembling it for eaeh change of work in hand. Efficiency demands a sin- gle yard in the center of the town. Again I wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the town officials and the faithful services of the employees of the De- partment, who have cheerfully responded to the call of duty in the most severe weather. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT Id. WHITE, Superintendent of Streets. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 113 REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1927. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXIYGToN, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineering Department during the year 1927. During the year our services were rendered to the fol- lowing: HIGIHWAY DEPARTMENT Estimates were made for the construction of the follow- ing streets with a view to their acceptance in 1928: 1. Fletcher Avenue from Woburn'Street to Hayes Lane. 2. Simonds Road from Bedford 'Street to Grove Street. 3. Prospect Hill Road from Middle Street to Outlook Drive. Lines and grades were established for: 1. G-ranolithic sidewalks on the relocation of Massachu- setts Avenue at Depot Park, and extending to Meriam Street; on Slocum Road near Highland Avenue, and on Parker Street near Clarke Street. 2. The curbing on Massachusetts Avenue at Depot Park and extending to Meriam Street, also on Bedford Street bor- dering the Battle Green and the triangle at Hancock Street. 3. Drainage on Clarke Street near Forest Street. In the winter and spring of each year there is a Iow spot at this point which is not well drained. Study shows that this may be remedied by a small expenditure for a slight cut and fill. CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Additional Lots were staked out in Westview Cemetery. Location and grades for the completion of the roadway northerly of the main entrance. ASSESSING DEPARTMENT Assistance was rendered and general supervision was given to work on the block system contract awarded to Ev- 114 ANNUAL REPORTS erett N. Montague, Civil Engineer. We are well satisfied with the amount of work accomplished for an expenditure of $1500. This will include finished plans for all properties and buildings along Massachusetts Avenue from Percy Road to Parker Street as far in as Highland Avenue, Winthrop Road, Vine Brook Road, Forest 'Street, Clarke Street and Parker' Street. On the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning nearly opposite Parker Street and thru in a line to Bedford Street opposite CanielIia Place, thence thru Hancock Avenue, Edgewood Road, Glen Road thru to Grant Street and along Hayes Dane and ont Fletcher Avenue to Woburn Street. SEWER DEPARTMENT Studies and estimates were made for the construction of 6491 linear feet of sewers. A large amount of field work was required to complete 12 plans and profiles for proposed sewers in 8 different streets. Actual construction work required daily supervision from April to November to furnish the neces- sary lines and grades and to measure the separate quantity items for monthly payments to the contractor. The final field work was done for the completion of 22 plans for of'f'ice record. 7 similar plans are nearly completed. WATER DEPARTMENT Locations were given for 9,526 linear feet of water main extensions. Most of these gates were tied in to be added to our sketch book of gate tees. 30 water plans were completed for office record. 6 similar plans are nearly completed. PLANNING BOARD The Engineer has attended the meetings of the Planning Board and has assisted in its work. Topographical plans were inade for street layout purposes in the following section -s: 1. 53 acres adjacent to Locust Avenue for development by Robbins and Smith. 2. 43 acres between Bedford 'Street and the Boston and Maine Railroad from Valley Road to Smith Bell Farm for development by George W. Bean. 3. 20 acres between Massachusetts Avenue and the Bos- ton and Maine Railroad from Maple Street to Munroe Station for development by James Nickerson. 4. 55 acres between Massachusetts Avenue and Water- town Street from Oak Street to Pleasant Street for develop- ment by George Perkins. 5. 20 acres in the vicinity of Vine Street for develop- ment by Joseph Swan, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 BOARD OF SURVEY The following work was undertaken for Board of Survey purposes: 1. Relocation of Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford. Street from Depot Park to Elm Avenue. 2. Topographical plan of 11 acres in the vicinity of Cot- tage Street. 3. Negotiations with developers and land owners for im- proved street and lotting systems. 4. Topographical plan nearly completed of 68 acres along Middle Street from Follen Road to Waltham Street and extending thru to Moreland Avenue and Blossom Street. 5. Field work started on topographical Survey along Woburn Street from Utica Street to Lowell Street and extend- ing t]i ru to East Street. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS The services of this department were also required in connection with: 1. Approval of land court cases. 2. Approval of plans relative to the installation of gas mains. 92 street numbering pans were completed. 70 miscellaneous plans were made for various committees. Furnishing street lines or grades or both for 78 property owners. The foregoing outline is suggestive of the various direc- tions in which the activities of this department must neces- sarily be directed. The various boards, departments and com- mittees require this engineering information in order to judge the most economical and wisest way to make improve- ments which every growing town is obliged to make. Without such information expenditures for many projects would un- doubtedly prove wasteful. In other words this department should provide the means of saving the citizens many times its operating cost. .As far as routine matters are concerned we have been able to furnish all of the information requested of us during the past year with one field crew. There is however mueh infor- mation which Lias been collected in the past which should be worked up into useful shape to be of value, but which owing to the urgency of current problems has remained in note form. Lexington, in its numerous undeveloped areas, presents wonderful possibilities for growth, but if we are to avoid the haphazard and costly utilization of these areas we should be 116 ANNUAL REPORTS prepared with plans for the future laying out of public utili- ties. Many of the tracts now seemingly separated, will eventu- ally be merged, but at what cost to the town unless we are prepared to control their development? I believe that it will be a distinct economy and therefore good business for the Town to provide this year for an addi- tional field crew, and hope the citizens will see the advantage of making the relatively small appropriation which is necessary.' The present personnel of the Engineering Department with the Acting Town Engineer is: Stanley A. Higgins, Assistant. J. Bruce Lewis, Transitman. George Harrington, Rodman. William C. Paxton, Rodman, who works on the co-operative plan while studying at Northeastern University. I wish to gratefully acknowledge the generous assistance given to this department by the Town Officials and members of other departments. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. COSGROVE, Acting Town Engineer. TOWN OTS' LEXINUTON 117 REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT December 31, 1927. To THE H0N0EABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, I herewith submit my report of the Water and Sewer De- partments for the year ending December 31, 1927. Nine thousand five hundred and twenty-six feet (9326 ft.) of water mains were laid, as follows: Street Downing Road Fair Oaks Drive Grant and York Streets Grassland. Street Hamblin Street Haskell Street Lincoln Street Meriam Street Outlook Drive Spring Street Tucker and Tarbell Aves. Tower Street Watertown Street Totals 6767 ft. 6 2249 ft. 8 510 ft. 10 In. pipe in. pipe in. pipe CONSTRUCTION Feet 1206 206 2249 168 95 620 510 824 554 445 393 181 2075 Size Cost 6 $ 2,714.27 6 795.39 8 6,807.40 6 480.42 6 247.55 G 1,366.04 10 2,141.99 6 2,743.55 6 1,205.97 6 1,300.17 6 1,146.63 6 516.55 6 5,652.36 9526 $27,118.29 Average cost per foot $2.69 Average cost per foot 3.02 Average cost per foot 4.20 EXTENT OF PIPING SYSTEM Total extent of water mains at the present time is as fol- lows: 12" 10" 8" 6" 4" 9,70]. 5,521 38,919 170,030 27,890 Feet 118 ANNUAL REPORTS HYDRANTS During the year twenty-two (22) new hydrants were set, as follows: On new extensions 20 On Chandler Street (Near C. W. Childs') 1 On Lincoln Street (Near Park Entrance) 1 Previously set 807 Total number in use 329 The gap on Meriam Street, between Abbott Road and Oak - mount Circle has been connected up. This section was solid rock. Due to the reconstruction of Waltham Street, it was neces- sary to relocate about two hundred feet (200 ft.) of six inch pipe at Brookside Avenue. A hydrant was installed to replace a blow -off which existed at this point. 3fAINTENAN CE HYDRANTS Eighty-two (S2) hydrants have been completely overhauled and this work will continue until all hydrants are in perfect working order. Fortunately, no hydrants have been damaged by motor ve- hicles during the year. Upon request, two hydrants have been relocated. These hydrants were obstructing driveways. VALVES Twelve leaky valves have been repaired, and all others re- ceived the usual inspection. In operating the twelve inch valve on the main line at PIeasant Street, we found that the stem had broken off. The work of repairing this valve was done at night as it was neces- sary to shut off all water mains between Childs' Garage and Pel- ham Road. SERVICES (DOMESTIC) One hundred and sixty-nine (169) new services have been installed, totaling eight thousand five hundred and fifty-four feet (8554 feet). Eighty-seven services have been renewed in street, and twenty-seven have been renewed in private property. We were called on to repair one hundred and twenty-one leaks in services. Most of these were laid some fifteen years ago. Cement lined pipe and lead lined fittings are now being used for all services. TOWN of LEx1NOTON 119 120 ANNUAL REPORTS SERVICES (FIRE) MOVEMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT Five six inch services have been laid for fire purposes in The Debt movement up to the present time is as follows: the following buildings: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, Added Paid Net Debt New Town Office Building, Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern, 1896 -Original band issue X200,000.06 and the Hancock -Clarke House. 1896 $10,060 210,000.00 1897 81,090 209,000.00 1898 10,000 1,000 218,000.00 METERS 1899 2,000 216,000.00 One hundred and sixty-nine meters have been set on new 1900 2,000 214,000.00 services, and thirty-seven replacements have been made. One 1801 10,000 2,000. 222,000.00 hundred and eighty-three meters have been taken out and re- 1902 5,000 2,000 224,000.00 paired. One four inch meter has been setan the six inch line 1903 53,000 4,000 273,000.00 supplying the Memorial Building. One two inch meter has been 1904 8,200 264,000.00 set on the two inch line supplying the Town Office Building. 1905 5,200 8,200 261,800.00 1906 2,000 19,360 244,500.00 1907 18,300 226,200.00 LEAKS 1908 13,000 15,700 223,500.00 Fourteen leaks in plains have been repaired. Most of these 1909 8,600 16,700 215,400.00 were found in joints. 1910 17,900 197,500.00 1911 16,000 17,000 195,800.00 1912 32,000 18,900 208,700.00 MONTHLY AVERAGE CONSUMPTION OF WATER 1913 4,800 21,700 191,800.00 IN GALLONS PER CAPITA 1914 8,500 22,900 177,440.60 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept, Oct. Nov. Deo 1915 4,000 19,400 162,000.00 1906 71 73 70 68 74 74 96 88 76 74 65 54 1916 3,000 20,400 144,600.00 1907 68 72 73 70 72 82 85 105' 76 65 62 51 1917 4,000 21,500 127,200.00 1908 48 56 51 58 75 109 105 83 91 70 65 51 1918 19.700 107,560.00 1909 43 52 59 64 69 84 101 90 75 62 55 50 1919 18,200 89,300.00 1910 58 65 58 72 78 73 119 94 85 84 71 75 1920 9,000 15,700 82,600.00 1911 63 64 64 67 82 80 115 93 81 75 77 62 1921 20,060 17,700 84,900.00 1912 70 75 79 80 83 101 107 74 66 57 56 56 1922 12,800 19,700 78,000.00 1913 52 55 55 63 60 68 86 82 76 66 63 60 17,700 84,906,06 1923 1,750 24,500 55,250.00 1914 59 60 58 60 77 93 73 63 75 66 63 60 1921 24,000 1915 61 58 58 60 63 80 63 63 70 68 62 60 1825 22,000 34,500 95,450.60 1916 58 60 62 64 69 71 73 81 76 75 69 65 1926 29,300 28,500 108,250,00 1917 63 65 69 67 72 77 93 90 74 73 71 70 1927 35,000 32,800 108,450.00 1918 77 114 106 87 92 94 89 87 76 64 63 58 Balance of debt Dec. 31, 1927 108,450.00 1919 56 58 66 59 62 79 76 68 65 64 61 62 Amount to be paid in 1928 29,500.00 1920 63 62 70 62 64 67 74 84 68 66 61 57 1921 59 59 63 62 65 90 68 74 74 69 64 63 1922 65 66 71 76 69 71 64 66 70 65 54 53 1923 52 58 57 59 68 91. 74 72 75 64 54 48 1924 50 49 51 55 58 71 94 75 65 69 68 64 1925 64 66 62 61 66 79 78 78 75 68 63 58 1926 59 55 55 55 62 73 89 61 66 65 63 57 1927 53 53 56 61 60 73 71 67 72 71 67 68 TOWN OF LEXINOTON SCHEDULE A 1926 Items Commitment $ 893.22 1,615.09 403.33 1,275.04 Water Rates Guarantees Services Miscellaneous Totals Collected $ 847.20 331.57 274.43 1,239.67 121. Abated Uncollected $ 46.02 1,155.12 54.56 128.40 74.34 35.37 34,186.68 $2,692.87 3 1927 Items Water hates $33,985.01 $32,409.12 Guarantees 4,603.83 2,830.34 Hydrants 4,605.00 4,605.00 Watering Troughs 100.00. 100.00 Accrued Interest 39.43 39.43 Sale of Stock 223.39 214.53 Repairs 385.84 318.51 Renewals 1,608.76 1.474,53 Services 7,435.33 5,996.89 Miscellaneous 130.10 128.00 238.11 $ 311.26 370.20 61.97 20.96 44.32 2.10 81,255.70 $1,264.63 1,403.29 8.81 5.36 113.27 1,394.12 Totals 353,.118.69 348,116.40 8 810.81 34,189.48 Grand Totals 357,303.37 $50,809.27 31,048.92 35,445.18 SCHEDULE B Detail of Maintenance and Operating Expenses Maintenance Metropolitan Water Tax 313,979.81 Interest on Debt 4,548.88 Labor 15,381.22 Maintenance of Automobiles. 1,659.35 Pipe and Fittings 5,486.14 Freight 146.75 Stock 844.56 Insurance 629.27 Salaries 2,664.83 Office Expenses 1,329.87 .Rent of Barn 280.00 Rent of Land 30.00 Vacation Pay Roll 1,034.40 Equipment and Repairs 1,590.27 Miscellaneous 154.07 Excess deposits returned on water services 622.83 350,282.86 122 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHEDULE C Cionstructio. Fittings 524.80 Miscellaneous 616.73 Contracts 536.50 Labor .11,837.88 Hydrants 1,475.30 Cast Iron Pipe, special fittings, etc10,743.16 Freight 1,019.66 Trucking 37.88 Leadite 564.44 Lead Pipe 272.81 Miscellaneous Stock 120.80 Meters 1,343.67 Tools & Equipment 1,060.62 Automobile 549.68 330,703.93 SEWER DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION The sewer system has been extended during the year follows: Feet Mass. Ave. from Middle St. to E. Lex. R. 11. Sta. 4,676 Plainfield St. from Mass. Ave, to Tower St. .... 552 Percy Road from Highland Ave. to Eustis St. 393 Highland Ave. from Bloomfield St. Washington St. 970 as Coat $28,875.29 2,233.79 2,247.26 8,980.13 Totals 6,591 342,366.47 ,Average cost per foot, 36.427 The records show that the average cost per foot of sewer construction during the five year period 1923-1927, inclusive, is $4.956. This figure will be used for 1928 sewer assessments. The construction of the Massachusetts Avenue sewer was by contract. Materials were furnished by the Town. All other mains were laid by the Town. MAINTENANCE Seventy -throe connections have been made with the main sewer, as follows: Sixty-seven House Connections, New Adams School, Old Adams School, New Town Office Building, Memorial Building, Hancock -Clarke Ilouse, Munroe Tavern, totaling 3884 feet. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 All sewers were flushed and manholes cleaned three times during the year. The manholes on the Trunk Line which were exposed have been banked, and are now protected from the weather. FINANCIAL STATEMENT A general summary of finances for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1927, follows: SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND 1926 Items Collections in 1927 $8,659.48 Abatements in 1927 430.01 1927 Items Commitment ;15,369.24 Collected 6,813.15 Abated 1.02 Apportioned and Uncollected 8,555.07 Receipts 1926 Balance $2,959.27 1927 Receipts 15,799.28 Total $18,758.55 Expenditures Transfers (To Sewer Construction) 12,000.00 Cash Bal. do hands of Treas. 6,758.55 Total ;18,758.55 SCHEDULE A 1926 Items Commitment Collected Services ;3,186.33 $1,700.50 Rentals 168.47 65.73 Totals ;3,354.80 $1,766.23 1927 Items Services $5,598.56 $3,286.18 Rentals 1,558.17 1,362.59 Miscellaneous ... 82.16 79.46 Totals 27,238.89 $4,728.23 Grand Totals $10,593.69 $6,494.46 Abated lincoltected $231.90 $1,253.93 5.29 97.45 $237.19 $1,351.38 $2,312.38 52.80 142.78 1.80 .90 $54.60 $2,456.06 ;291.79 $3,807.44 124 ANNUAL REPORTS. SCHEDULE B Sewer Maintenance Superintendent $1,056.66 Rent Barn 160.00 Rent Land 30.00 Stationery, Postage, Printing 341.98 Automobile 475.60 Tools and Equipment 826.02 Sand, Brick and Cement 48.72 Other Materials 239.58 Insurance 316.30 Excess deposits returned 95.27 Labor 6,878.59 $10,46'7.72 Receipts Appropriation $10,910.00 510,910.00 Expenditures Schedule B. $10,467.'72 442.28 Returned to General Revenue and Surplus Accounts SCHEDULE C Sewer Construction Labor $12,164.71 Contracts 21,353.84 Pipe and Fittings 2,779.27 Sand, Sulphur, Brick, Jute, Etc. 3,076.23 Rent of Barn 40.00 Stationery, Postage, and Printing 48.04 Tools and Equipment 910.72 Miscellaneous 1,971.19 Automobile 446.92 Freight 1,091.73 Receipts 1926 Balance 2.27 Appropriations and Transfers 64,000.00 Expenditures Schedule C $43,882.65 Total cash balance in hands of Treasurer 20,119.62 $10,910.00 ;43,882.65 ;64,002.27 $64,002.27 TowN OF LEXINGTON 125 Water Maintenance Receipts 1926 Balance $314.06 Schedule A 50,809.27 Total Expenditures Schedule B $60,282.85 Transferred to Revenue Account 840.48 Total $51,123.33 $51.123.33 Water Construction Receipts 1926 Balance $1,612.50 Water Main Appropriations 35,000.00 Total $36,612.50 Expenditures Schedule C $30,703.93 Balance in hands of Treasurer 5,908.57 Total $36,612.50 You will notice that. the Metropolitan Water Tax is in- creasing yearly. This increase is caused primarily by the con- struction of the new reservoir in the western part of the State, and towns using Metropolitan '\Vater will be assessed to help defray the cost of this construction. Our assessment has in- creased from $]O,276.47 in 1925 to $13,979.31 in 1927. In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the co-operation of the Board of Selectmen and the Superin- tendent of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT A. Ross, Supt. Water and Sewer Depts. 126 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1927. To THE BOARD OP SE1.EcTMILN Gentlemen :— I herewith present my report as Treasurer of the Town of Lexington for the year 1927. Cash on hand January 1, 1927 $120.683.89 Receipts during the year 1,429,613.50 $1,550,297.39 Expenditures 1,386,035.33 3164,262.06 Respectfully submitted, JOHN H. KANE, Town Treasnrer. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 128 ANNUAlj REPORTS Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS of the Town of Lexington Financial Report 1927 FINANCIAL REPORT TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 1 9 2 7 Eleanor S. Beals Legacy— Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2,000 was given the town, the income to he used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born. Principal Account Principal invested in 2000 City of Lynn 4s Income Account Receipts Interest on 2000 City of Lynn 4s Lexington Savings Bank Payments $80,00 7.68 $2,000.00 2,000.00 87.68 124.23 Excess of payments 36.55 Balance Dec. 31, 1926. 222.05 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 185.50 Harriet R. Giimor Legacy— Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500 was left to the town, the in- come to be used for the benefit of the poor of the town. Principal Account $500.00 Principal deposited In Lexington Savings Bank 500.00 Income Account Payments Excess of Receipts Balance Dec. 31, 1926 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 Charles E. French Legacy— Charles E. French, a citizen of Bos- ton, but a lover of Lexington. Un- der his will $4,000 was left to the town, the income of $2,000 to be de- voted to the care of the Colonial' Cem- etery, and the income of $2,000 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the beet scholarship in the graduating classes. Principal Account (as reported in 1926) Principal invested in 4,000 Town of Lexington 4s $4,000.00 North Avenue Savings Bank, Cambridge Income Account—Cemetery Receipts Interest on 2,000 Lexington 4s Lexington Savings Bank Payments Cash paid to Cemetery Commissioners Excess of payments Balance Dec. 31, 1926 25.63 5.23 20.40 69.05 89.45 $4,510.00 510.00 4,510.00 80.00 4.22 81.22 100.00 15.78 126.16 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 110.38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON' Income Account--Schoals Receipts Interest on 2,000 Lexington 4s North Ave. Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank .. Payments Cash paid for medals Excess of Receipts .... Balance Dec, 31, 1926 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 Jonas Gammell Legacy - Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington, Oct. 10, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500., the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Alms- house. Principal Account Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank Income Account Receipts Interest, Lexington Savings Hank Payments Balance Dec. 31, 1926 .... Balance Dec. 31, 1927 .... George 0. Smith Legacy - George O. Smith, born in Lexington, January 5, 1832. Ender his will a legacy of $2,500. was given to Lex- ington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal Account (as reported in 1926) 129 80.00 25.80 2.75 108.55. 94.75 13.80 62.38 76.18 $500.00 500.00 31.16 0.00 21.16 185.96 217.12 $2,452.50 130 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal invested as under: 2000 11. B. 4th Liberty 414s $1,878.85 Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank Income Account Receipts Interest 2000 U. 8. 4th 4346 .... Lexington Savings Bank .. Payments Cash paid to Lexington Field and Garden Club Excess of Receipts Balance Dec. 31, 1926 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 .... 573.65 2,452.50 85.00 26.84 111.84 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Receipts Clara W. Harrington Mrs. G. H. Hartley Mrs. E. V. Moffatt T, Baker and F. Schwab Estate of Charles Watt Ida May Meserve Hammon Locke Amount of Funds, Dec. 31, 1926 Amount of Funds. Dec. 31, 1927 Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank Warren Institution for Savings Payments Cash paid to Cemetery Commissioners Excess of payments Balance Dec. 31, 1926 110.00 1.84 3.06 4.90 100.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 800.00 24,785.00 25,585.00 $895.09 369.07 1,264.16 1,400.00 135.84 3,350.66 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 3,214.82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hayes Fountain Fund— A balance remaining after the erec- tion of the Hayes Fountain of $862.- .72, by a vote of the town a per- manent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it Principal Account Principal deposited in Lexing- ton Savings Bank Income Account Receipts Interest- Lexington Savings Bank Payments Balance Dec. 31, 1926 Balance Dec. 21, 1927 131 $862.72 862.72 46.73 0 46.73 166.18 211.91 LEXINGTON IIIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Balance, Dec. 31, 1926, as reported $211.85 Receipts 100 United States 2nd 4 1-4s sold 101.93 Less cost of bond 100.00 Gain in sale Interest on 100 U. S. 2nd 4 1-4s Interest Lexington Savings Bank Amount of Fund Dec. 31, 1927 1.93 2.13 .55 4.61 $216.46 Invested as under: Lexington Savings Bank 116.45 Note of James A. Collins 100.00 216.46 PERPETUAL CARE FUND-WESTVIEW CEMETERY Balance as reported Dec. 31, 1926 ,... Receipts Town Treasurer $5,395.00 1,182.75 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 6,577.75 132 ANNUAL REPORTS Income Account Balance as reported Dec. 31, 1926 Receipts Interest, Warren Inst. for Savings.... Lexington Savings Bank Balance Dec. 31, 1927 776.85 167.74 30.47 198.21 BATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting, June 25, 1925, it was Voted: That the sum of Five hundred dollars received by the 'Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the Battlegreen Trust Fund Principal, as reported Dec. 31, 1926 Principal deposited in Cam- bridge Savings Bank Income Account Balance reported Dec. 31, 1926 975.06 $500.00 500.00 21.03 Receipts Interest Cambridge Savings Bank 25.69 Lexington Savings Bank .47 26.16 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 Hallie C. BIake Prize Fund— $1,000 was endowed in 1920 the in- come to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive gradu- ating class of the Lexington High School, who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of lead- ership, conduct and character and who possess in the largest measure the good will of the student body. Principal Fund (cash received from Hallie C. Blake 47.19 $1,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 Principal invested lin: 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R R Co. Ref. & Gen. 5s Dec. 1995 .... Income Account Receipts Interest on 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio 5s 1,000.00 50.00 Payments Cash paid for prizes 60.00 00.00 FRANK D. PEIRCE, JOHN F. TURNER, Trustees of Public Trusts. Examined and approved, CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant. 134 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND -1927 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendent of Lexing- ton, made a gift to the town in 1880 of $2000. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be available Mr assisting the indigent poor of the town. Amount of Fund, as reported in 1926 $3,978.60 Invested as under: 2,000 U. S. 4th Liberty 4%s .... $1,878.85 2,000 Lawrence Gas Co. 4%s .... 1,977.60 Lexington Savings Bank 122.05 3,978.50 Note: The Principal of this fund reached $4000. in 1910, but suffered a loss of $27.50 in 1919 in the sale of 2000 Quincy 45. These bonds were replaced by 2000 U 8 4th 414s costing $1878.85. As the present market value of the U. S. bonds is more than $2000., the fund is more than restored. BRIDGE FUND INCOME ACCOUNT 1927 Receipts Interest, 2000 Lawrence Gas 4%s 2000 U. S. 4th 4%s Lexington Savings Bank 90.00 85.00 17.23 192.23 Income from Gerry Fund, Interest on 1600 U. S. 4th 41hs 88.00 650 U. S. 3rd 414s 27.62 Lexington Savings Bank 1.36 96.98 289.21 TOWN 01' LEXINGTON Payments Cash paid for charitable purposes .. Excess of receipts Balance Dec. 31, 1926 Balance Dec. 31, 1927 Elizabeth B. Gerry Fund— Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lexington, January 15, 1814. At her death, leaving no wilt and no direct descendents, by an act of the Legisla- ture in 1885 her property was given to the town, and by a vote of the town became a part of the Bridge Charitable Fund. Balance of Fund 135 146.32 142.89 269.75 412.64 $2,043.87 Invested as under: - 1600 II. S. 4th 414 1,387.28 650 U. S. Srd 414 626.33 Lexington Savings Bank 30.26 2,043.87 FRANK D. PACE, JOHN F. TURNER, Trustees of Public Trust Examined and approved, CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant. 1;36 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the annual report of the Superintendent of Public Works. _ During the past year all departments have been very ac- tive and a large amount of work has been accomplished as the detailed reports for the year will indicate and as these reports are before you it seems unnecessary that this report should be more than a commentary. - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT So much depends upon this department that it seems proper that it should receive partieular attention. Public work is dependent to a great extent upon proper en- gineering data and many boards and departments must first re- ceive information from this department in order that they may start, continue, and finish their various problems. The Highway Department must procure lines and grades either for constructing streets or drainage systems. For Water and Sewer mains and connections we mus; have plans showing proper levels and locations before starting any construetion. Public service corporations must obtain int 'rmation from tins department either for overhead or underground service. The Assessors frequently need and reeeive information re garding property lines. Without an Engineering Department it would be impos- sible for the Planning Board to carry on the important work which they are doing, as it is absolutely necessary that they shall have surveys made and plans drawn giving accurate informa- tion before they can present recommendations to the Town. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 This Board devotes a great amount of tirne to the study of conditions attending land developments as related to thr-se al- ready made or others that may be made in the future, and constantly needs information not only of a propor layout of streets, but also in regard to drainage and other eu.Iditiolls an order to be able to make a comprehensive report and recom- mendations. Many other matters are referred to the engin. Bring depart- ment which under present conditions has insufficient assistance and needs more men to carry on the work and for efficient oper- ation of the department. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT This department with its own forces reconstructed a part of Waltham. Street and a considerable portion of the Massachu- setts Avenue and Bedford Street widening. The entire length of Concord Avenue was graded and a surfacing material applied, making this streut better than it has ever been. I suggest that the construction of this particular kind of surface can be done on a number of outlying streets where the travel is not heavy. It will do away with the loose gravel and dusty surfaces we now have. The usual maintenance work has been carried on. The av- erage condition of our street surfaces is fairly good except where trenches have been excavated for some public utility ser- vice which have settled after a patch has been made. Next year a different method of patching these trenches will be used which will be much more satisfactory and will leave the street surface smooth. Thorough removal of snow, especially in the case of heavy storms, is not only a source of satisfaction to the public, but also saves the pavement from the concentrated wear caused by a rut- ted, icy surface which might otherwise exist. WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS The reports of these departments show that a number of extensions were made this year and many new houses connected with one or the other, and in a number of cases with both systems. The sewer system is not self-sustaining and probably never can be made so, but it is a health measure and is a great relief to the householder who may be having or has had a lot of trou- ble with house drains. The consumption of water naturally increases with the growth of the town, it having inereased from 149,000,000 gal - 138 ANNUAL REPORTS Ions a year to 193,370,000 gallons during the past five years. The water is distributed through 47.74 miles of mains varying in size from four to twelve inches, and is supplied through a ten - inch main at the Arlington line in Massachusetts Avenue. There is also a six-inch supply at the Arlington line in Westminster .Avenue used in emergencies. Within afew years it appears that it will be necessary to increase the capacity of the supply by the addition of another and larger main. This can be done either at the Arlington line in Lowell Street connecting with the pumping station in Ar- lington or by connecting with the high pressure reservoir at Arlington I•Ieights. It will also be necessary to add a larger outlet to the standpipe in order to increase our distributing capacity. HEALTH DEPARTMENT •Matters connected with the piggery business still confront this department, as they have for several years. It would be a wonderful improvement, as far as the Town is concerned, if the owners of piggeries could, without loss to them, be prevailed upon to move that particular part of their business to some less thickly settled community. It is a fact that until the piggeries are removed or abolished in Lexington the -Town cannot develop as rapidly as is de- sirable. Any regulations that may he made and enforced in regard to this industry, as long as it is allowed in any form, will not change the conditions to any great extent. People will not build homes in a vicinity which at times reeks with the odors that are bound to issue from the piggeries. Consequently the growth of die Town is retarded, the land that could bring in much larger returns in the way of taxes is valued at a low figure, the result of which is to place a heavier burden on a great majority of the owners of other property. If a large part of the land now used for the pig industry should be divided into house lots and sold for that purpose it seems reasonable that it would more than cover any loss result- ing from the abolishment of the business, and it would certainly increase the comfort and possibly the health of the great ma- jority. POLICE DEPARTMENT Under the careful and efficient management of Chief Sul- livan this department 'has accomplished excellent results, al- though handicapped to some extent by lack of patrolmen. Dur- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 ing the latter part of the year the Fire Department has given assistance to the police by having its men act as traffic officers to guard the children going to and returning from the schools. While this has been of great benefit it has resulted on occasions, because of fires, that no one was on duty at a time when most needed. I am of the opinion that additional service is needed in the department to take care of the traffic at the schools and at other important points, especially on Saturdays, Sundays and holi- days. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS The program at the playgrounds during the past season was the usual routine. Two instructors were engaged during the summer, one at the Center and one at East Lexington and the children were under their care while at the playgrounds. At the end of the season all the children were invited for a day at Norumbega Park, the amusement company giving them free admission and free rides on the various devices in the Park. The Common and Buckman Tavern grounds have been kept in excellent condition and as usual have attracted a great many visitors. It seems necessary next season to give particular at- tention to the trees on the Common as they do not appear to be in a healthy condition, but with careful work they can probably be made to last for a number of years. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE It is gratifying to find from the report of this department that much less money has been spent for aid the past year than for a number of previous years, although no worthy case has been refused assistance. Every application for aid is carefully investigated by the department, wilful idleness is discouraged, but the deserving and unfortunate are taken care cf for such time as may be necessary. PUBLIC WORKS For a number of years the need for a municipal yard has been brought to the attention of the Town. It is a serious matter as both the Highway and Water and Sewer Departments have different places where equipment and materials are stored. If all departments of the Public Works could be housed at one place, a storage yard and bins and tanks provided, together with necessary buildings, more economical operation would certainly follow. 140 ANNUAL REPORTS There should be plenty of room for all purposes, including future growth. Also conneetion with the steam railroad pro- vided. The buildings should consist of workshops, a stable, a garage, a heating plant, and a storehouse. Lexington, with its beautiful natural location and sur- roundings and its historical traditions, is gaining more and more popularity as a residential community, and is showing re- markable growth. This naturally increases the use of all departments, partic- ularly the Schools and Public Works. Consequently, the •Select- men are forced each year to look for larger appropriations for the operation of the various departments and with the increase of the expenditure must also go increased watchfulness to see that full value is received' for every dollar spent. I believe that in every department waste is eliminated as far as possible, and that everyone connected with the operations of the departments is giving cheerfully his earnest and conscien- tious efforts for the best interests of the Town. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM S. SCAMMAN, Superintendent of Public Works. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1927. To THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON Another year draws to a close and it is our privilege to make you a brief report of our activities for the year. We recognize the fact that Lexington is on the eve of a greater development than she has seen heretofore and it is important that we are ever mindful of our responsibilities and strive to direct this development in the proper manner to make and keep Lexington one of the attractive towns of Suburban Boston. Early in the year the Selectmen brought before the town at a special Town Meeting the proposal of the Isaac Harris Cary Trustees of a gift to the town of a Memorial Building, plans of which had been prepared by Kilham, Hopkins and Greeley and Willard D. Brown, associate architects. A. de- scriptive circular of the building was sent to every voter in town previous to the meeting, and at the meeting detailed plans were shown on the screen and explained to the voters present. The result was that one of the largest Town Meetings of record voted almost unanimously to accept the gift from the Trustees, and we are soon to have one of the most beautiful and useful buildings of any town in the Common- wealth. With the gift of the buildingcame the offer of land enough on either side of the building for sites for future municipal buildings. With a new hal] to accommodate our town meetings and other large gatherings in the town it did not seem wise to us to continue our town offices in the present building which was in need of extensive repairs and alterations. - With the memorial building being built and the land available next to it, it seemed the proper time to consider an uu-to-date office building. The Selectmen therefore at a Town Meeting in January asked that a committee be appointed to 142 ANNUAL REPow's act with them to consider the advisability of the erection of a new town office building and secure the necessary plans and estimates. This Committee was appointed and at the An- nual Town Meeting, adjournment of which was held March 28, 1927, they reported to the town and recommended the sale of the old town hall property and the erection of a new build- ing on the land adjoining the Memorial Building. The recom- mendations of the Committee were adopted and they were constituted a Building Committee with power to procure plans and architects estimates. In September the Town voted to accept the further report of this Committee and appropriated the sum of $106,500 for construction and furnishing the new building. At this meeting the Town also voted to sell the old building. As a result of the foregoing action we now have in the process of completion a very attractive and convenient administration building. Early in the season the Board advertised for bids on the sale of the Rindge property on Massachusetts Avenue opposite the Common. We were grateful to receive a proposal from the Church of Our Redeemer which was accepted,, and to know that the property will be in the hands of those who are keenly interested in the welfare of the Town, having taken pride in improving the property and making it one of the attractive homesteads around the Battle Green. WATER DEPARTMENT The policy of the Town in voting water extensions whenever the applications were reasonable has been continued this year. The demands during the year have been widespread and we have already received a number of applications for extensions in the spring of 1928. The Water Department was set up to give water to the users at cost and the department during the past year showed a balance of $688.20 after operating expenses. The Swift River project of the Metropolitan District Commission referred to in our report of 1926 calls for huge expenditures this year and for several more, and our proportionate share must be met. With- out question, therefore, it will be necessary to raise the water rates beginning with the next quarter. We will endeavor to figure the increase to cover only actual cost of operating and so hold to the policy of keeping the department on a self-sustaining basis. SEWER DEPARTMENT The sewer has been extended this year as usual where de- mands were most urgent and in Massachusetts Avenue from TOWN OF I4EXINQTON 143 Middle Street to East Lexington Station partly because this section of the highway will be rebuilt in 1928. Construction of sewer extensions during the coming year will be less in all prob- ability than in 1926 and 1927. It seems advisable to limit the total borrowings during a given year for water and sewer con- struction and since water is obviously the more important the extent of our sewer program depends somewhat on the requests for water extensions. You will note by the report of department heads that we have made progress with our public utilities. DRAINAGE The Selectmen, together with the Planning Board, have given much thought to the question of drainage of the Vine Brook area, but are not ready yet to make any definite recom- mendation. We hope to bring to the town at an early date a comprehensive plan elf the drainage of this area. HIGHWAYS Our Highway Department has carried on its work as usual and as a whole our streets are in a very creditable condition. We endeavor to keep our gravel streets hi the outlying parts of the town in good condition and to accomplish this we put on considerable gravel in the early part of the winter to give it a chance to work into the road as the frost goes out. As a result of this treatment our back roads are usable at all times of the year. The State and County each contributed three thousand dollars for the repairing of Concord Avenue and with three thousand dollars of the town's money we were able to make a very good road from the Lincoln line to the Belmont line. This was an improvement that has been requested for a long time. During the season we completed the construction of Forest Street Extension and Highland Avenue. Both of these local- ities are building up very fast and in. such a way as to justify this expenditure. An important piece of permanent construction was done on Waltham Street between Middle Street and Allen Street. This was a difficult piece of road to construct on account of ex- cavation, ledge and large boulders in part of it and also the opening of drains for a long distance to better carry the water away from that district. The State and County each contributed eight thousand dol- Iars to' ards the east of construction, total of which was $23,993.30. 144 ANNUAL REPOR1s Further study will be made in 1928 of that part of Waltham Street between Middle Street and Massachusetts Avenue with the intention of rebuilding in 1929. Early in the autumn the County Commissioners issued a decree and relocated and ordered specific repairs on Massaohu- setts Avenue from Hunt's Block to the Fountain and on Bed- ford Street tfrom the Fountain to Elm Avenue. Part of this work has been done, and we expect to complete it in 1928. We will ask the Town at the March Meeting to appropriate the Town's share of the money to rebuild Massachusetts Avenue from Middle Street to Oak Street. The State and County will each contribute to this project. Sewer mains have already been installed along this section of Massachusetts Avenue and sur- face drainage work will be completed together with the road construction. SNOW REMOVAL We are pleased to report that although the Town voted to plough the unaccepted streets which about doubled the mileage of streets to clear, the cost to the Town was about one C half what it was in 1926. This is due largely to the snow fence that was erected and to the increased amount of equip- ment we have to put in operation at the beginning of a storm which keeps the streets clear without interrupting traffic. STREET LIGHTS Due to the well lighted condition of most• of our streets it has not been necessary to make many additions to the system this year. BOARD OF SURVEY As a Board of Survey we have had a number of plans be- fore us for approval;, and the largest of these is the Smith - Robbins development between Locust Avenue and Fallen Road consisting re about 53 acres. This was a very difficult piece of property to lay out, but withthe eo-operation of the Planning Board, the Town Engineer, and the applicants they have over- come the bad grades and made a fine lay -out which will soon add considerable taxable property to the Town. PARK DEPARTMENT The appropriations for the Park Department have seldom included anything more than the bare cost of caring for Lex- ington Common, the Buckman Tavern Grounds, Centre Play- ground and East Lexington Playground, and several other similar areas for which it is responsible, such as the section Town OP LEXINGTON 145 of Belfry Hill adjacent to the Hancock School property. Nearly all of the improvements to the Centre Playground have been possible through private donations of interested citizens. We recommend for your approval the addition of two new tennis courts to the four which we already have, and an entirely new enclosure fence to take the place of the existing temporary enclosure. The present four courts are probably used more continuously than any ether portion of the play- ground so that the addition of two courts will be much appreci- ated. It will be possible after surfacing the area with clay to flood the new larger area in the winter for skating purposes. We suggest that all of the citizens should be interested in increasing the Park areas in the Town whenever there is an opportunity to do so, particularly if, in the case of large areas for present use an endowment can be secured,—the in- come covering in part the additional cost of maintenance. We have, this year, transplanteda large number of Pine trees from the vicinity of the Old Pumping Station to Hastings Park and to the land adjacent to the Centre Playground. Ad- ditional young trees have been planted for similar use in the future. ENGINEERING This is a department which is constantly under pressure owing to the calls for information, surveys, grades, etc., by various boards and committees. The department under Mr. John T. Cosgrove has given very valuable service, but the work has grown to such an extent that it is impossible for the department to meet present requirements. At the next Annual Town Meeting we shall ask the town to make an appropriation sufficient to increase the personnel of the department to the proper number to take care a our engineering work. Progress on a Block Plan has been made with the assistance of Mr. Everett N. Montague of Acton and his organization. We have been giving serious consideration to having an aerial survey made of the town and we may recommend an ap- propriation for this purpose next year. There is much data that the Town needs and might be able to obtain in this way and pos- sibly at less expense than by the usual survey methods. BOARD OF HEALTH As willbe seen by the reports of the departments under the Board of Health a great deal of work has been accomplished. 146 ANNUAL REPORTS Since the appointment of the Health Inspector his duties have increased as he has to investigate all complaints made to the Board. The inspection of piggeries has taken a great deal of his time since so many complaints are received. Although at some expense to the town considerable progress has been made toward the elimination of piggeries that are kept in an unclean condition. Last year the case of William J. Miskell of Concord Avenue was before the Superior Court and the Court found said Miskell guilty of violating the Board of Health regulations. He was then ordered by the Board of Health to get rid of his pigs on December 1, 1927, but he de- clined to do so and when the pigs were found upon his premises on that date he was called to Court for contempt. The Su- perior Court found Mr. Miskell guilty of contempt and assessed him the costs of Court. We intend to see that the existing piggeries are operated and kept in such condition that they will not annoy the residents of the Town. We believe that large piggeries should not be permitted to operate in residential districts. The State Department of Public Health has for some time urged the employment by the Board of Health of a nurse to keep in contact with the tuberculosis cases in the hope of checking the spread of the disease and doing such preventive work as is necessary. Arrangement has therefore been made with the Public Health Association to have the district nurse visit all of these cases and for this service we have contributed. This arrangement will give us some of the service suggested by the State without adding the expense of a full time nurse. The County Tax for tuberculosis cases in 1926 was $749.86 while in 1927 it was $2448.48. A number of Scarlet Fever eases had to be sent to the hospi- tal hence the request for an additional amount of money in this department during the year. PUBLIC WELFARE We have contributed to the support of sixty-four persons during the year 1927, which was a decrease over the previous year. The total amount spent was $4,856.27, of which $504.64 has been received for reimbursement, making the net expense to the town ,351.63. The reimbursement varies owing to the fact that some years we contribute to the support of families having a settlement in other towns for which we receive reimbursement, and other years TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 most of our cases are town cases. This accounts for the compar- ative difference in the amount of reimbursement last year. At the present time we have no inmates at the Almshouse. At the end of this year the unemployment situation that has troubled a number of towns and cities for some time, pre- sented itself and many calls for assistance have been made as a result of the situation. We hope, however, that conditions will right themselves so that demands will not be too heavy. CONCLUSION On the whole the year has been a busy one, and with the increased development of the Town the duties of the Selectmen have increased. But our labors have been lightened by the hearty co-operation of all who have had to do with the Town's business. Respectfully submitted, THEODORE A. OUSTANCE, Chairmen. ALBERT H. BURNHAM, WILLIAM H. BALLAiRD, JAMES (1 ROBERTSON, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN. 14S ANNUAL REPORTS LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1927 Adler, Alfred A., Manager and Buyer 82 Bedford Street Andrews, William H., Salesman Rowland Avenue Ashley, Harold C., Laborer '77 Highland Avenue Austin, Howard B., Clerk 59 Bedford Street Baker, Edward W., Draftsman 192 Masa. Avenue Balough, William J., Furrier Fottler Avenue Bartlett, Fred B., Retired 72 Bedford Street Barton. George S., Artist 1 Eustis Street Bean, George W., Laborer Bedford Street • Beatty, Walter S., Broker 58 Waltham Street Beaudry, Charles S., Civil Engineer 5 Raymond Street `Blake, Charles M., Piano Business 50 Meriam Street Bourne, Herbert C., Caretaker 41 Bedford Street Bowker, Henry, Interior Decorator Baker Avenue Bramhall, William S., Salesman 25 Parker Street Buck, J. Jerauld, Reporter 25 Bloomfield Street Bull, Leslie A., Farmer 83 Hancock Street Burrill, William L., Real. Estate 127 Bedford Street Burt, Leon C., Dealer 25 Harding Road. Cameron, Donald, Carpenter Carville Avenue Clapp, Roger S., Accountant 27 Meriam Street CIarke, Richard, Clerk 34 Forest Street Cole, George F., Conductor 210 Bedford Street Crown, Edward L., Clerk 26 Curve Street Drew, Carl I., Clerk 212 Mass. Avenue Emery, George W., Salesman 42 Somerset Road Fernald, Robert W., Banker 2 Washington Street Flint, Herbert A., Foreman 6 Carville Avenue F^en^h. P-.t.e.o#t E , Engin.er 98 Hancock Street Garman, Roland E., Reporter 167 Mass. Avenue Guthrie, James A., Machinist 24 Taft Avenue Hadley, Charles E., Plumber 116 Mass. Avenue Harrington, Bartlett J., Contractor 11 Curve Street Harrington, Charles H., Painter 19 Grant Street TOWN' OF LEXINGTON 149 Hayden, J. Willard, Jr., Merchant Shade Street Henrich, Charles J., Machinist Drew Avenue Houghton, Randall B., Vice President 16 Oakland Street Jenks, Thomas L., Tailor Concord Avenue Joy, Charles R., Retired 139 Mass. Avenue Kew, Walter H., Carpenter 16 Curve Street King, Henry M., Motorman 9 Cliff Avenue Knights, Arthur A., Machine Shop Owner 25 Winthrop Road Kraetzer, Eugene G., Realtor 9 Forest Street Lamont, Harold ]3., Banker 20 Winthrop Road Locke, Frank H., Retired 18 Winthrop Road Longliottom, Walter, Conductor 16 Independence Road Love, Henry D., Merchant 297 Mass. Avenue Lowell, Joseph B., Salesman 14 Independence Road Mabey, Edison R., Trucking Grant Street Macurda, William E., Merchant 45 Hancock Street Maddison, Arthur N., Real Estate Broker 15 Winthrop Road Manning, Stephen B., Watchmaker 50 Woodland Road Marshall, William 3., Conductor 9 Independence Avenue Merriam, Robert C., Manufacturing 24 Oakmount Circle Munroe, Howard M., Farmer Lowell Street Murphy, H. Dudley, Artist Summit Road Muzzey, Clifford L., Clerk 14 Glen Road Needham, Harold B., Salesman 32 Fern Street Nichols, Ernest 0., Salesman 21 Hayes Avenue Nickerson, James A., Real Estate 16 Vinebrook Road Peirce, Frank D., Retired 229 Mass. Avenue Pekins, George E., Machinist 9 Oakland Street Pike, Franklin H., Accountant 2 Hill Street Reed, William W., Real Estate 57 Meriam Street Rogers, Thomas H., Associate Editor Bridle Path Ross, George M., Bond Salesman 45 Hancock Street Rowse, Walter W., Dye Business 17 Winthrop Road Schiebe, Edgar D., Manufacturer Lincoln Street Shepard, Frank R., Vice Pres. Baking Assn. 310 Mass. Avenue Stone, George E., Retired ...20 Bloomfield Street Stone, Robert M., Insurance 18 Hayes Avenue Stoney, Benjamin S., Clerk 3 Fern Street Streeter, George H., Merchant ..520 Mass. Avenue Swan, Joseph, Real Estate .. 16 Bedford Street Tenney, Rockwell C., Treasurer 526 Mass. Avenue Wadman, Wesley T., Builder 23 Hancock Street 150 ANNUAL REPORTS Wichert, Charles J., Machinist 5 Sheridan Street Willard, John, Farmer North Street Young, Earl P., Butcher Laconia Street THEODORE A. OUSTANCE, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, WILLIAM H. BALLARD, JAMES G. ROBERTSON, FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN, Selectmen of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE YEAR 1927 The Planning Board was conceived as an instrument by which this community might guide its development in such a manner as to preserve and enhance its economic and aesthetic values. Being an advisory board only, its success in such an endeavor is peculiarly dependent upon the under- standing interest and the support of the citizens and their exec- utive officers. The present acceleration of the growth of Lexington forces upon the Planning Board problems of large scope and the active support of the citizens is needed if the present community standards are to be protected and excessive future community costs avoided. Not only should the protection afforded by the zoning by-law be carefully preserved, but there should be provision made for comprehensive and constructive plans for the guid- ance of the future development. As a practical matter, the Town is at present to a con- siderable extent at the mercy of activities of out-of-town, speculative real estate developers. Their plans are drawn primarily to secure the maximum of saleable lots, and the streets are planned with little regard to contiguous areas, and with little respect to the costs of maintenance, drainage and public utilities which the town must later carry. Such plans receive the attention of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board, and every effort is made to secure such changes as will result in a plan and layout favorable to the interest of the town. While such efforts are often successful, some are not, and there are now several developments of a type inimical to best interests and economies of the town, due to lack of cooperation on the part of developers and tardi- ness of action looking to their control. The Planning Board believes that a comprehensive plan should be developed, fixing the location of new through streets and important ways which will establish a favorable basis for 152 ANNUAL REPORTS future development in large areas at present unimproved, and otherwise benefit the town. Also, that the need, suitability availability of lands for park, schoolhouse, and drainage pur- poses be studied and fixed upon. It foresees the inevitable development of the town as a populous suburb and is con- vinced that plans for the future must be on broad and gen- erous, as well as on sound economic lines. All planning work, whether on the immediate demand of some real estate developer, or of a broader and more anticipa- tory character, is based upon engineering data as to topog- raphy, soil conditions, property lines, street locations, etc. A complete and accurate large scale map of the town incorpor- ating this data is a present essential need. The Planning Board has been unable to give to the broader matters of town planning the attention that these require, because its time has to so large extent been taken up by engin- eering details. For the proper handling of the problems of immediate and local real estate development, as well as for the formulation of comprehensive future plans, there is need for a competent, adequate engineering force for the town. Such a force is properly an essential arm of the town manage- znent, and the service itrenders to the Planning Board is secondary and incidental. The relation of the Town's provision for engineering service to present costs and future tax burdens for public improvements has been studied by the Planning Board in much the same manner that study was given to the matter of assessment of costs of sewer construction, and recommendation has been made to the Selectmen. As indicative of the character of the projects received by the Board, and as a matter of record, the following princi- pal items -appearing in the past year's work, are noted:— Hearing on petition of Justice Shea for amendment to zoning by-law to permit business district for garage and oil depot at 115 Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington. Consideration of street and lot development for Robbins & Smith off Locust Avenue, East Lexington. Consideration of Building Line for Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington, and in center. Consideration of Meady land development, Reed and Bed. ford Streets, North Lexington. Conference with Landscape Architect Shur tleff with re- gard to park development in the playground district. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 Extended study of the drainage situation and future de- velopment in the Vine Brook basin south of Massachusetts Avenue. - Study in regard to Cottage Street. Conferences in regard to suggested extension of business zone to permit apartments in two areas near the center Study of development for J. P. •Swan off Woburn Street. Study for development of so-called Perkins Manor, off Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington, Studies in regard to Griswold and Lexington Park De- velopments, North Lexington. Consideration of policy in regard to billboards and on specific eases. Study for development of J. A. Nickerson off Maple Street, East Lexington. Study of development, Wetherbee Park, North Lexington. Hearing on petition of F. P. Whalen for amendment. of Zoning by-law to establish a business district at Massachusetts Avenue, and Bowker Street, East Lexington. Studies for through streets to relieve Massachusetts Ave- nue traffie. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM D. M I LNE, Clerk. FREDERICA L. EMERY, Chairman. C. EDWARD GLYNN, J. HENRY DUFFY, CLARENCE H. CUTLER. 154 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS January 12, 1928. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen :— Your Cemetery Commissioners submit the following as their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1927. Each cemetery has received the usual careful attention and only such monies expended as was deemed necessary. At Munroe Cemetery we have received for interments, annual and perpetual care and for foundations the sum of $1,672.00, which amount has been paid to the Town Treasurer. We have expended for materials, labor, superintendent and clerk the sum of $1,511.75. The new fence around the cemetery has been erected at a cost of $1500, the amount appropriated by the town, and we feel it is a great improvement both as to looks and protection. At Westview Cemetery we have spent about $500 in fill- ing and grading on the Westview Avenue side and extended the roadway around the knoll at an expense of about $700. There have been 16 lots and 12 single graves sold during the year. We have received from the sale of land, interments, foundations and interest the sum of $3,726.27 and have ex- pended for labor, supplies, superintendent and such the sum of $4,234.67 in addition to the two items above mentioned. Your Commissioners appreciate very much the personal interest taken by their superintendent in the care of the sev- eral cemeteries and feel that a visit to any of them by our citizens would justify that appreciation, Respectfully submitted, JOHN E. A. 14iuLLIKEN, Chairman. EDWARD WOOD, Gno. H. GIBBON, Lexington Cemetery Comanissioners. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1927. • To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : We beg to submit to your Honorable Board the annual re- port of the Fire Department. The Department answered 294 alarms. Fourteen of these alarms were false. We were called to protect property endangered by fire estimated at $1,103,206.00. The total property loss was $18,749.27, making the loss ratio 1.69%, and the loss per capita $2.20, which is even less than the previous year. A loss ratio of 5% and a per capita loss of $4.00 is considered a very good record for any town or city. The brush fire problem was extremely serious, and were it not for the very efficient aid which we received from the sur- rounding towns and cities, especially from Arlington and Wal- tham, the property loss would undoubtedly have been large. It is practically impossible for the Chief of the Department to alone take care of a large brush fire because of the area, and more than once Chief Johnson of Waltham and Chief Tierney of Arlington rendered invaluable service by their personal aid to the Chief of your Department. While it is true that we have an interchange of alarms with Waltham and Arlington giving mutual protection, yet this personal interest on the part of the Chiefs should be recognized by the people of Lexington. Mr. Osborne J. Gorman, the Forest Warden, as usual did excellent work, and gave evidence of the able manner in which he eontrols a very serious menace to the town. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Police Department for their able assistance at all fires the past year. Liexington answered 12 alarms in Waltham, and Waltham answered four alarms in Lexington, Lexington answered 12 alarms in Arlington and Arlington answered 21 alarms in Lex- ington. Lexington answered two alarms in Woburn and Woburn answered one alarm in Lexington. Concord answered one alarm in Lexington, and Belmont answered one alarm in Lexington. 156 ANNUAL REPORT'S William P. Wright, ranking Captain of the Department, was retired with a pension on. October 1, 1927. Captain Wright had served the Town of. Lexington in this Department faithfully and we11 for over twenty-five years, and it was with sincere re- gret that the Engineers were obliged to accede to his wish that he be retired. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR, EDWARD F. BUTTRICK, NORMAN C. HOOPER, Board of Fire Engineers. TOWN of 157 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1927. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Your Board feels that in the past year we have put the taxable real estate on a very equitable basis. We have visited in a body every piece of property on which there has been a complaint made on account of over valuation and we have adjusted each one to the best of our ability. We wish that anyone not satisfied with the valuation placed on their property would apply to this office and not to their neighbors, as this is the place where the adjustment must be made. There seems to be a certain season in an Assessor's life in which the Board has to contend with certain questions and conditions that are somewhat vexing, sometimes very disa- greeable and always important and technical. This partieular period occurs regularly every year, just after the tax notiees or bills are sent out and it is generally called the abatement season. The average tax payer seems to think that all he has to do is to call the attention of the Assessors to what he con- siders an error on his tax bill, and the Board must adjust the matter forthwith; and when the necessity of filing a list of his taxable property is called to his attention he considers this entirely unnecessary. Why should he fill out a paper when he was assessed through no fault of his own? It was the Assessors mistake. This attitude on the part of the tax payer is wrong. It should be remembered that almost every act the As- sessors perform in making abatements is governed by law, that the statutes are explicit and mandatory and that the Assessors have absolutely no right to waive the provisions of these statutes or act except in accordanee therewith. 158 ANNUAL REPORTS The principal condition that is essential to the obtaining of an abatement is that the applicant must file a list of his taxable property on or before May 15th, failing to do so the tax payer must take a fifty per eent penalty if he files a list after he receives his tax notice, unless he has a reasonable excuse, which is a rarity. 'Statement blanks can be obtained at this office at all times and anyone failing to return one to the Board on or before May 15th, 1928 must take the consequences. In 1927 approximately 7,000 tax bilis were sent out and so far we have received about sixty complaints which seems to us to be getting things in pretty good shape as far as valuations are concerned. Your Board feels that the first requirements of a suc- cessfully conducted Assessors office must be competent office help, and with Miss Ready having had six years and Mr. Spencer having had sixteen years of experience we can leave a good part of the work to them and feel that it will be well taken care of. We hope that when we enter our new office that the clerical work of the Police Department and also of the Su- perintendent of Public Works will be taken care of by some- one besides Miss Ready, as from March 1st to December 31st it does not seem fair to stop our work in the Assessors De- partment to take up work for other departments. We are in hopes this year that your Board can see your way to give us an extra girt for June, July and August as we would like very mbch to make out the tax bills and to put a description of each parcel on the back of the bills so that the tax payer will know what he is paying his money for. No one can estimate the number of telephone calls that this office must answer every day besides the letters that must be answered in regard to owners and description of property and people giving credit to property owners. Your Board finds that three Assessors instead of five works out very well, as it is easier to get three men to look over the new property which has taken up a great deal of our time this past year. We have spent a good many Sun- days and evenings doing this work as we find it is more con- venient for ourselves, and we also find the men of the families home at this time and we like to meet and discuss valua- tions with them. The position of Assessor in Lexington to -day is a man's job and it requires a good deal of time and consideration Tow? OF LEXINGTON 159 and we will probably always have some inequalities, but we feel that with the new block plan that is being made that we will have something to work with, that without which has been a big handicap to any Board of Assessors. TABLE OF AGGREGATE Real Estate of Resident owners $13,233,995.00 Real Estate of Non-resident owners 1,996,859.00 Personal Estate of Resident owners 1,358,200.00 Personal Estate of Non-resident owners 450,647.00 Tax Titles 64,150.00 Gain on Valuation Town Grant $584,990.75 State Tax 22,320.00 County Tax 19,466.00 State Highway Tax 2,282.06 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 9,115.72 Metropolitan Water Tax 13,979.81 Fire Prevention Tax 114.05 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 356.73 Far care of persons suffering from Tuberculosis 2,448.48 Overlay overdraft for 1924 . 620.00 Overlay overdraft for 1925 714.00 Overlay for 1927 8,337.61 From which deduct amount taken from Bank Corporation Tax From Cambridge From Arlington State of Mass. Income Tax for 1926 State of Mass. Connerney Estate Water Receipts Educational Bureau Income Estimated other receipts Total to be raised Less 2419 poli taxes at 2.00 Rate of Taxation $32.80 on $1,000.00 on a valuation of 617,103,861.00 $13,163.64 463.63 410.95 21,663.80 79.34 13,979.81 15,050.00 34,089.73 $17,103,851.00 1,608,018.00 $664,745.21 $98,900.90 $565,844.31 4,838.00 8561,006.31 ;561,006.31 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Tax on Omitted Assessments Decem- ber 20, 1927 $376.11 Number of residents assessed on property .... 3,100 Number of non-residents assessed on property 1,062 Whole number of persons assessed on property 4,162 Number assessed for poll tax 2,419 Number of cows assessed 629 Number of horses assessed 261 Number of neat cattle other than cows as- sessed 5 Number of sheep assessed 50 Number of swine assessed 1,135 Number of fowl assessed 4,430 Number of acres of land assessed 9,234 Number of dwelling houses assessed 1,999 Value of Real Estate exempt from Taxation $1,780,850.04 Value of Personal Property exempt from Tax- ation 512,200.00 Value of Real Estate belonging to the Town 1,496,300.00 Thanking your Board and the other departments in the Town Hall for courtesies and help given us in the past, we remain, Yours very respectfully, WALTER G. BLACK, Chairman, EUGENE G. KRAETZER, CHARLES E. FERGUSON, Assessors of Lexington. TOWN of LEXINGTON 161 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT December 31, 1927. 1 herewith submit my report as Collector of Taxes for the year 1927. 1926 Taxes Uncollected January 1, 1927. $135,085.85 Collected in 1927 ;131,540.75 Abated fn 1927 1,958.76 Tax Liens held by Town 1,586.34 $135,085,85 1927 Taxes Amount committed Sept. 20, 1927 $565,844.65 Amount committed Dec. 20, 1927 376.11 Amount collected to Jan. 1, 1928 $422,895.29 Amount abated to Jan. 1, 1928 2,200.54 Uncollected Jan. 1, 1928 .. 141,124.93 $566,220.76 $566,220.76 The local collections under Town By -Laws are termed Town Collector and some twenty or more local accounts are handled, amounting upwards of $100,000. This is extra work for the Tax Collector, for which he receives no salary. He does receive a small per cent from the Water Department for collecting Wa- ter Rates, but nothing on the other $75,000 more or less. Seven or eight books are handled which are entirely separate. from Tax Books. The following accounts are handled: Water Rates, water guarantys, services, water repairs, wa- ter sale of stock, and rentals. Sewer services, rentals, sale of stock, sewer frontage. Highway Betterments, schools, outside aid, moth, overseers of the poor. Respectfully submitted, BYRON C. EARLE, Tax Collector. 162 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY To THE TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY: To serve the public and to meet its needs in so far as possible is the highest type of library service and the aim of every sincere library worker. It is our purpose to secure for our borrowers what they wish if possible. To accomplish this purpose our service often includes securing information from various institutions, borrowing books from different types of libraries, or, in many instances, securing information from publishers and authors themselves as well as drawing upon our own resources from our own well -selected stock. Amidst the criticisms which come to all public institu- tions so gratuitously, comes the pleasing one from "one who knows"—a professor from one of the colleges in New York— who after sojourning in Lexington, for a time in the early summer, remarked to us—"I congratulate this town upon its Library. I have spent some time browsing about and I have found one of the most complete—one of the most well rounded collections of books it has ever been my good fortune to come in contact with in any public library, not excepting even many larger city libraries. It is remarkable that a town of this size has such a workable collection of books.' "A workable collection!" --that is what the small library —the medium sized library of today must keep ever in view. It must be the vision ahead, always—a workable collection for its Community—for its specific needs. If for no other reason economy of space would demand it sooner or later, and so with us the process of elimination, the process of "weed- ing out" is going slowly but steadily on. The past year we have discarded from our "tested stock" in the basement 1772 volumes which we have found to be of no practical working value and no monetary value. Of this number 160 volumes from our old agricultural library were sent to the Massachusetts Agricultural College Library at Amherst. While of no value to us we found, upon TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 writing to the College Library, that they would be of value to that Library from the historic point of view. We have not undertaken this carelessly—we have not undertaken this heedlessly—we have sought the advice of experts who have gladly cooperated with us. Each book has been carefully examined and if found to contain any bit of "local" historic interest has been retained even though of no practical working value. At best this elimination is a slow process as all book cards, book records and catalog cards have to be removed in addition to the books. This consumes a great deal of time but the process will continue until we feel assured that all books of no working value to us have been eliminated. The past year, also, we were among the few libraries for- tunate enough to secure the services of Mr. Frank E. Good- nough who through his process of re -casing books has saved us the expense and inconvenience of sending books to the bindery for complete re -binding. The work has been done in the library and the books withheld from circulation for a few days only. The work has given satisfaction to all libraries em- ploying this method and when Mr. Goodnough completes his course as a Theological student we trust that he will have trained someone else to carry on his work. It is gratifying, always, to note an increase in the circu- Iation of books drawn for home use but of especial interest, in the year's circulation, is the gain of more than three thousand volumes an increase which may be attributed, largely, to school activities of the past three months. With the opening of the Branch Library on Thursday afternoons we trust greater advantages may result, espeeially, to the pupils whose requirements call for every facility we can command. It may interest our citizens to know what others think of our building and I take the liberty of quoting from a let- ter recently received from another Librarian: "Ever siriee using the building as a borrower for a few weeks directly after the War, I have been telling all friends interested in library architecture that it is the most prac- tical public library building that I ever saw—far and away, and a marvel for that reason. Our misunderstood profession certainly has to suffer from wild theories on the part of donors and architects usually, but out of twenty-six libraries that I have observed as a borrower, and many, many others 164 ANNUAL REPORTS that I have seen and visited, yours stands easily at the head of the list." In conclusion we thank all who have cooperated with us. The Library belongs to the citizens and it is only through their use, their interest and their support that it can prosper. We are grateful to all who through the gift of books, music, flowers and in many other ways have expressed their appre- ciation of our humble efforts. To Trustees, members of the Library staff and to all who have cooperated in giving the Library "a homelike atmos- phere" in contrast to "institutional gloom" I beg to express my personal appreciation. Respectfully submitted, MARIAN P. KIRKLAND, Librarian. TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATISTICAL REPORT 1927 Number of volumes in Library, Jan 1, 1927 Increased by purchase 821 Increased by gift 32 Increased by binding periodicals 42 Total increase Number of volumes lost by borrower Number of volumes burned: contagious disease Number of volumes worn out and with- drawn Number of volumes transferred to East Lexington Branch Number of volumes discarded Whole number of volumes withdrawn Total number of volumes In the Main Library, Jan. 1, 1928 4 23 99 23 1772 BRANCH LIBRARY Number of volumes in Library, Jan 1, 1927 Increased by purchase Increased by transfer from Main Li- brary Total increase Number of volumes worn out and with- drawn Number of volumes discarded Total Whole number of volumes in Branch, Jan. 1, 1928 Total Main and Branch Library, Jan 1, 1928 165 32,313 895 33,208 1921 31,287 166 ANNUAL REPORTS CIRCULATION -1927 Periodicals bound Periodicals unbound Philosophy & Religion Biography History Travels Social sciences Natural sciences Arta, useful Arts, recreative Arts, tine Language and literature Poetry Fiction Pay collection Fiction Music scores Stereographic sets Sent Circu. from Main Branch Branch 212 4204 918 1777 1738 1306 654 830 637 427 486 1799 849 36734 4727 186 19 53 1 290 8 17 54 125 23 110 48 59 1.5 6 5 47 11 30 27 34 6 10 12 68 17 35 3017 3028 57503 3244 3912 3244 Total circulation Main Library 60747 Total circulation Main Library and Branch 64659 Total circulation Juvenile Dep't Main 11847 3,376 Total circulation Juvenile Dep't Main 56 and Branch 14120 23 79 Number of days Library was open: Main Library 304 Branch 252 3,455 Registration: 1927, Main Library Adult 3666 28 Juvenile 698 Temporary 213 10 38 3,417 34,704 Withdrawn Adult 355 Juvenile 165 Temporary 68 4577 588 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 Total Registration Mafn Library, Jan 1, 1928 Branch Library Adult Juvenile Withdrawn Adult Juvenile Total Registration Branch Library, Jan. 1, 1928 438 339 17 54 Total Registration Main Library and Branch, Jan. 1, 1928 MISCELLANE OUS 168 ANNuAL REPORTS William W. Cook — Mrs. Edward Crosby --- Mr. J. J. Dennis — 3989 -- Pl Miss H. J. Dow iret Church of Christ Scientist --- Mrs. J. C. E. Gramstorit — Miss Florry Grasaby — Miss Katherine Harrington — Rev: 0. F. Flumphreys --- Misses Anstiss and Mary Hunt --- Miss Margaret Kimball — Lexington Girl Scouts — Lexington 77 Historical .Society — Lexington, Town. of — Lexington Minute - Man — Lexington Times — Mr. Robert Perry — Miss Elizabeth Pierce — Dr. Fred S. Piper — Mrs. A. M. Redman --- Mise Sarah Robinson — Mrs. Walter Rose — Miss Elsie L. Shaw --- Miss Florence Tryon. 71 706 4695 Main Library: Periodicals subscribed tor: Adult Reading Room 53 Children's Room 12 Periodicals given 8 Newspapers subscribed for 4 Newspapers given 1 Books rebound 310 Books re -cased 214 Books repaired 5,445 Pastels sent for overdue books 2,659 Postale sent for books reserved 1,045 Branch Library: Periodicals subscribed for 27 Periodicals given 2 Newspapers subscribed for Books repaired 376 EXHIBITS IN MAIN LIBRARY FROM MASS. LIBRARY ART CLUB Sunny days fn Italy —Eton College --- Rackham 2 — Gilbert and Sullivan's operas — Wonders of astronomy — Queen's doll house --- Istria — Dolla of France --- Landseer — Small fruits of New York — Shakespeare in pictorials art — Northern Italian details — Modern art. For other exhibits and gifts of books and flowers we are indebted to: Mrs. W. H. Ballard — Mr. Hallie C. Blake — Mrs. Annie Bowles — Mr. Jack Calder — Commonwealth of Massachusetts --- Mr. Respectfully submitted, MARIAN P. KIRKLA1tiD, Librarian TOWN OP LEXINGTON TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with R. M. RUSHTON, Treasurer FOR 1927 GENERAL FUND: Capital Account $3,000.00 Amer. Tel. & Tel. Co. 4% 1929 Reg. Nos. 67742, 67832, 68799 $120.00 3,000.00 West End St. Ry. Co. 4% 1923 Reg. Nos. 69, 70, 71 1.20.00 3,000.00 Boston & Maine R. R. 41/2%n 1944 Series AA Nos, 1474, 1475, 1476 2,000.00 Boston & Albany Ry. Co. 4% 1932 Reg. M-79, 80 PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND: 354.31 Book No. 6940 Lexington Sav- ings Bank 135.00 80.00 16.11 BOOK PURCHASE' FUND 1,000.00 Puget Sound Power Co. 5% of 1933 No. 685 50.00 BEAL FUND 1,100.00 Laclede Gas Lt, Co. 5:4% 1953 M12263 See C-1949 169 60.60 581.61 LAURA MUZZEY BRIGHAM FUND 1,000.00 Balt. & Ohio Ry. 4% 1941 No 42516 40.00 1,000.00 Alabama Power Co. 6% 1951 No. 2487 50.00 500.00 Boston El. Ry. Co. 5% 1942 No. 71 25.00 500.00 So. CaL Ed. Co. 51/2% 1944 No. A -D 236 27.5 0 14 2.5 0 170 ANnTLrAI, REPORTS ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND 1,000.00 Lex. Co-op Bank, 5 paid-up shares $200, No. 79 60.00 1,000.00 Rock Island, La. & Ark. 41% 1934, No. M4795 45.00 440.00 Lexington Trust Co. Book 4305 20.00 115.00 GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION FUND: 500.00 New York Tel. Co. 6% No. AD 8239 JANE PHINNEY FUND: 110.00) 14.19) Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. Book 3799 ]OAST LEXINGTON BRANCH $1,077.18 Lexington Trust Company, Book No. 3844 30.00 30.00 5.63 5.63 $36.99 874.74 ROBBINS FUND 100.00 Lexington Savings Bank, Book Na. 1476 4.54 41.53 (Signed) [f [C Examined and approved CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant. 916.27 JAMES STUART SMITH, HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, ALBERT H. BURNHAM, Trustees. TOWN OP %xINOTON 171 REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 172 ANNUAL REPORT'S EXPENDITURES January 1, 1927 Books Cash balance in bank Total $9.01 62.15 $71.16 REV. R. MITCHELL RUSHTON, Treasurer. January 1, 1927 Examined and approved INCOME CHARLES F. PIERCE, Balance an hand 21,434.56 Town. Accountant. Dog Tax 1,447.01 Interest on checking account 28.83 Invest. Com. Int. on Bonds, etc. 732.24 Invest. Com. Int. on Brigham Fund . 142.50 Fines 449.32 Total $4,234.45 EXPENDITURES January 1, 1927 Bindery $443.32 Books 1,558.84 Cary Maintenance 110.60 American Library Association 6.00 Express 28.30 Library of Congress 26.00 Goodwin Music Collection 50.45 Newspapers and Periodicals 337.18 Postage 59.98 Painting and Supplies 250.63 Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Claire Ball 386.70 Sundries 121.66 Transferred to East Lexington Branch Fund 3.61 Cash balance in bank 848.38 Total $4,234,45 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH INCOME January 1, 1927 Balance on hand $6.50 Transferred from General Fund 3.51 Interest Inv. Com, on Bonds, etc. 41.53 Fines 20.62 Total $71.16 TowN of LiFAINOTON 173 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 174 ANxvwl, REPo> Ts Plumbing 440.00 All Other 234.00 Marriage 88 00 $1,445.60 FINES Police Court $8,036.30 Treasurers Receipts GRANTS AND GIFTS TAXES CURRENT YEAR Polls Personal Property Real Estate PREVIOUS YEAR Po1Is Personal Property Real Estate FROM COMMONWEALTH Sewer (1926) $400.72 Corporation Tax (1924) .36 Sewer (In advance) 1,704,63 Corporation Tax (1926) 681.49 Sewer (Unapportioned) 13,367.28 Corporation Tax (1927) 7,080.75 Income Tax (1925) 372.00 $15,472.63 Income Tax (1926) 2.790.00 Highway Betterments (1926) $793.14 Income Tax (1927) 29,208.68 Highway Betterments (In advance) 1,428.17 Land 82.45 Highway Betterments (Unapportioned) 1,417.97 Veterans' Exemption 24.97 Bank Tax (1927) 511.46 Trust Company Tax (1927) 8,951.49 $3,639.28 Income (General School Fund) 1927 15,050.00 County of Middlesex (Dog Licenses) $1,447.01 $3,878.00 Estate of Frederick H. Rindge 11,025.10 48,867.82 370,149.47 $12,472.11 $422,895.29 5646.00 5,911.57 127,149.87 $133,707.44 OTHER GENERAL REVENUE Town of Arlington (Tax) 1926 8410.95 Town of Arlington (Tax) 1927 399.70 City of Cambridge (Tax) 1927 428.37 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $1,239.02 LICENSES Liquor junk Sunday Bowling and Billiards Theatre Milk and Oleomargarine Slaughtering Busses 559,753.65 $1.00 200.00 32.00 20.00 25.00 11.00 229.60 70.00 DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT TREASURER Fees $45.00 COLLECTOR Certificates $22.00 Fees 8 6.0 0 Returned premium on bond 165.00 $273.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN CLERIC Budlding and Zoning Laws Recording Mortgages Pole Locations Birth and Death Certificates Sundry Fees TOWN HALL Telephone Calls Rent Sale of Town Hail SELECTMEN Advertising Engineering (plan) Law (Casts) OTHER DEPARTMENTS 175 $24.25 85.01 18.00 14.50 2.26 $144.02 $1.30 308.00 50,001.00 ;60,310.30 $79.87 $1.76 166.95 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Telephone Calls ,,. Junk FIRE DEPARTMENT Rent of Village Hall 176 ANNUAL RiPOIrrs HH..LTH AND SANITATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT Individuals reimbursement ;266.00 Cities and Towns 405.00 $671.00 DENTAL CLINIC Reimbursement $137.95 SEWER MAINTENANCE Connections and rentals $8,494.46 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Sale of Material $49.00 Sale of Stone 53.30 Reimbursement from Individuals 51.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Concord Avenue) 3,000.00 County of Middlesex ( Concord Avenue) 3,000.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Waltham Street) 8,000.00 County of Middlesex (Waltham Street) 8,000.00 $22,153.30 $158.71 MISCELLANEOUS Reimbursement Removal of Snow $1,516.92 Reconstruction of Sidewalk 400.00 $1.90 274.40 $1,916.92 CHARITIES $276.30 ALMSHOUSE Rent of Land $25.00 $100.00 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE Reimbursement from Individuals $7.00 INSPECTION Reimbursement from Cities and Towne 115.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures, fees $98.24 Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts 40.00 Building Inspector, fees 1,212.00 Wire Inspector, fees 279.50 ;162.00 $1,689.74 MOTHERS' AID Reimbursement from Cities and Towns ;105.14 FORESTRY Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts 237.50 Moth and other Insect Extermination Commonwealth of Massachusetts, reimbursement $80.90 ;342.64 TOWN OF II.XINGTON SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts (State Aid 1926) Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Military Aid 1925) 177 $396.00 15.00 $411.00 SCHOOLS Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Vocational Schools Tuition ;240.05 Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Wards Tuition 1,337.50 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Americanization School Tuition 87.18 Town of Bedford, Tuition 8,806.88 Town of Burlington, Tuition 4,515.12 Rent, School Auditorium 118.00 Sale of Old Material, etc. 152.20 ;15,256.93 UNCLASSIFIED Returned Premiums on Insurance $57.60 WATER DEPARTMENT Schedule Rates $4,705.00 Metered Rates 33,256.32 Sale of Material 331.05 Guarantees 3,171.19 Services 8,0 27.18 Miscellaneous 1,279.10 CEMETERIES MUNROE CEMETERY Care of lots and graves Interments, Etc. 350,769.84 ;607.50 264.50 $872.00 WESTVTEW CEMETERY Sale of lots and graves 32,301.25 Interments, Etc. 292.50 Interest 39.77 $2,633.52 178 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary loans (Anticipation of Revenue) Sewer Loans Water Loans Premium on Loans Deposits Accrued Taxes Sewer INTEREST Highway Betterments Tax Titles Accrued, Water Department Sundry 3525,000.00 48.000.00 35,000.00 1,706.30 3609,706.30 33,172.92 60.02 4,833.63 326.65 201.76 321.82 39.43 6.04 38.462.26 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Munroe Cemetery, perpetual care funds ;700.00 Westview Cemetery, perpetual care funds 1,092.75 Colonial Cemetery, perpetual care funds 100.00 31,892.75 REFUNDS Taxes 3592.41 Dept of Public Welfare 20.00 Water Department 160.91 Memorial Day 50.00 Highways ... 105.76 3929.07 Total Receipts, 1927 1,429,613,50 Balance on band, January 1, 1927 120,683.89 31,550,297.39 EXPENDITURES DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Printing, Stationary and postage 374.50 TOWN of LEXINGTON SELECTMEN Reimbursement for cost and expenses Clerk Clerical Assistance Stationery, and postage Printing, and advertising Services of Constable Services of Checkers Typewriter 179 1927 $250.00 1,825.83 1,796.34 597.58 329.26 10.00 10.00 155.00 $4,974.01 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Accountant's salary $2,600.00 Stationery and postage 152.45 $2,752.45 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax $356.73 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Treasurer's salary Printing, stationery and postage Bond $700.00 113.78 165.00 $978.78 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Collector's salary $2,100.00 Clerical Services 755.00 Printing, stationery and postage 408.45 Bonds 341.25 Typewriter 116.00 Sundries 8.75 $3,729.45 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Printing and certifying securities Issued . $269.20 LAW DEPARTMENT Salary of Town Counsel $500.00 Special Attorneys 182.99 Professional Services of Town Counsel 1,459.95 Printing, stationery and postage 53.00 Recording 2.25 $2,198.19 180 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Salary of Town Clerk Printing, stationery and postage Bond ELECTION AND REGISTRATION Registrars' salaries Election Officers Printing, stationery and postage Booth Lights Services of Constable $1,700.00 79.37 4.00 •SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Salary of Superintendent Stationery, printing and postage Bond Sundries Auto Service ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Salary of Engineer Clerks Transportation Field and Office Supplies Block Plan Janitor Sub -janitor Labor Fuel Light Janitor's Supplies Repairs Telephones Sewer and Water Advertising Sundries TOWN HALL $1,783.37 $145.27 202.00 244.67 10.50 12.00 $614.44 $4,200.00 42.69 3.00 4.58 200.00 $4,450.27 $2,550.34 4,299.00 603.17 358.56 965.07 $8,776.14 31,590.00 48.00 10.60 880.98 373.41 166.22 92.74 540.55 170.78 341.10 43.90 $4,268.28 TOWN of LEXINGTON 181 PLANNING BOARD Advertising Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards (Dues) Architects Sundries NEW TOWN OFFICE BUILDING Stationery and Printing General Contract Electric Contract Heating Contract Finished Grading $8.00 15.00 $23,00 $4,504.88 86.25 177.50 31,910.70 850.00 438.41 4,669.25 $42,636.99 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 182 ANNUAL REPORTS EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR$ Equipment $1,064.73 Apparatus . 1,083.91 Hose 2,293.34 Equipment for men 245.36 Alarm Boxes, Etc. 915.18 Shop equipment, tools 62.84 Maintenance of Chief's car 200.00 Fuel 323.89 Light 314.82 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Repairs $258.41 Furniture and Furnishings 32.45 Laundry work 129.32 Water and sewer rates 35.38 Stationery, printing and postage 18.37 Telephones 155.82 Power for blowing whistle 35.00 Janitor's Supplies 13.85 Salaries: $28,663.03 Chief $2,554.87 Patrolmen 19,424.75 Hydrant service 4,605.00 Fire Prevention Tax 114.05 $21,979.62 Auto service 53.00 Equipment and repairs 1,467.77 Light 167.48 Repairs, buildings 15.85 Stationery, printing and postage 66.80 Telephones 791.12 Meals for prisoners 22.55 Meals for officers 12.00 Furniture 25.00 Checking traffic 39.60 Sundries 11.54 $24,652.33 FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries: Engineers $1,024.83 Regular men 17,982.40 Cal/ men 2,462.38 Lunches $21,469.61 $10.75 (VILLAGE HALL FIRE STATION) Fuel Light Janitor Repairs Sewer Assessment INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS Salary of Inspector Stationery and printing Bond INSPECTION OF WIRES Salary of Inspector Stationery and printing $33,382.08 $347.28 9.00 75.00 203.85 96.28 2731.41 81,000.00 37.40 2.50 $1,039.90 8600.00 51.00 8651.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 183 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Salary of Sealer $300.00 Printing, stationery and postage • 14.50 Auto Service 45.40 Equipment and repairs 31.55 184 ANN UAL REPORTS CONTAGIOUS DISEASES Hospitals $2,474.00 Cities and towns 476.00 Lexington Public Health Association 117.30 $3,067.30 4391.45 Salary of Inspector $450.00 Equipment and Repairs 109.06 MOTH AND INSECT SUPPRESSION Burying dead animals 35.00 Salary of Superintendent $1,732.50 Labor 1,977.33 43,661.35 $3,710.33 Equipment and repairs 65.99 Insecticides 417.31 Team 19 9.5 0 $4,393.13 SHADE TREES VITAL STATISTICS Birth Returns 815.50 Death Returns 13.50 INSPECTION $29.00 Labor $959.77 Plumbing Inspector's Salary 4820.00 Hardware and Tools 27.46 Plumbing Inspector's Expenses 40.00 Inspector of Animals, salary 300.00 4987.23 Inspector of Slaughtering, salary 600.00 Inspector of MiIk, salary 300.00 FOREST FIRES Inspector of Milk, analysis 125.00 Fighting Fires $532.40 Inspector of Milk, sundries 51.78 Hose .75 Telephone 54.95 52,236.78 Transportation 1.75 Equipment and Repairs 95.04 DENTAL CLINIC $684.89 Dentist $1,100.00 Assistant 360.00 DOG OFFICER Officer's Salary $50.40 $1,460.00 Supplies 70.74 HEALTH AND SANITATION Laundry 31.88 Salary of agent 418.50 Stationery 10.75 Stationery, printing and postage 11.70 Express and telephones 17.51 $1,573.37 Medical Attendance 264.00 Drugs and medicines 1.00 4306.71 LOWERING BROOKS Labor $450.04 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER MAINTENANCE Salary of Superintendent Stationery, printing and postage Labor Excess Deposits returned Equipment and repairs Other material Rent Insurance Fuel Automobile Service Metropolitan Sewer Tax Labor . 185 $1,026.66 212.60 6,900.4E 95.27 1,591.25 40.22 190.00 316.30 10.00 85.00 $10,467.72 9,115.72 $19,583.44 REMOVAL OF ASHES AND CARE OF DUMPS Equipment for men VINE BROOK DRAINAGE Preliminary study and Engineering Plans Services of engineers SEWER CONSTRUCTION Stationery, printing and postage Labor Contract labor Tools and equipment Pipe and fittings Material Rent $1,875.54 6.00 186 ANNUAL REPORTS HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (MAPLE AND LOWELL STREETS AND MASS. AVENUE) Boston & Maine Railroad, expense for widening bridge $927.74 HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (VARIOUS STREETS) Labor Stone Other materia) Tarvia and oil $1,192.51 1,095.09 2.43 707.50 $2,997.53 HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (HIGHLAND AVENUE) Labor• $399.42 Stone 1,016.50 Tarvia and oil 345.00 NORTH HANCOCK STREET (DAMAGES) $1,881.54 Sundry persons HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (BEDFORD STREET) Commonwealth of Massachusetts $6,000.00 BEACON TRAFFIC SIGNALS Traffic beacons $2,904.78 BEDFORD STREET (DAMAGES) Sundry persons $3,231.50 WALTHAM STREET (DAMAGES) Sundry persons $45.00 HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (WALTHAM STREET FROM MIDDLE STREET TO ALLEN STREET) Labor Pipe Stone Material Fuel Superintendent Tarvia and o11 $2,516.53 333.32 13,027.19 21,057.24 873.08 4,552.27 4,299.55 40.00 343,882.65 HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (EXTENSION OF FOREST STREET TO MASS. AVENUE) Labor $355.07 Stone 382.50 Oil 552.00 $1,289.57 $1,760.92 330.00 $8,270.36 376.56 10,722.81 193.23 57.84 375.00 3,997.50 $23,993.30 TOWN OF IiERINOTON 187 HIGHWAY (CONSTRUCTION) (MASS. AVENUE FROM WALTHAM STREET TO HAYES FOUN- TAIN, AND BEDFORD STREET FROM HAYES FOUNTAIN TO ELM AVENUE) Damages $1,000.00 Labor 3,288.27 Material 1,037.45 Superintendent 187.50 Stone 707.58 Sundries 25.00 1SS ANNUAL REPORTS STREET LIGHTS Street lighting $19,805.04 STREET SIGNS Labor $76.15 Signs 209.49 Material 88.56 $354.20 DEPARTMENT OF FUBLIC WELFARE $6,245.80 Salary of Visitor $300.00 Stationery, printing and postage 11.98 HIGHWAY (MAINTENANCE) Clothing, groceries and provisions 90.11 ,687.50 Coal and Wood 99.75 $1 Salary of Superintendent Board and care 716.00 Water rates 15.00 Medical attendance Light 6.17 13.75 State Institutions Labor 16,862.78 445.00 Teams 48.88 Cash aid 335.00 Sundries 75.00 $18,620.33 Cities and towns (Temporary aid) 705.18 Stone and gravel 12,879.88 Mothers' aid (Town) 2,044.50 Equipment and repairs 7,288.76 Peed 619.75 ;4,836.27 Material 74.91 Salary of Town Physician, three months $25.00 Sundries 58.90 $4,361,27 Auto .service 350.00 Telephones 100.35 SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Tarvia and oil 10,802.75 State aid ;372.00 Fuel 199.32 Military aid 7.50 Soldiers' relief 674.00 $50,994.95 Watering troughs 100.00 State Highway Tax 2,282.06 SIDEWALKS AND CURBINGS Construction $53,377.01 $804.90 SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL Labor $3,140.51 Material and teams 8,371.62 Equipment and repairs 3,932.35 #1,052.50 SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Furniture and fixtures, High School $216.05 Electrical work, High School 225.06 Grading and seed, High School 55.35 Architects 25.00 Equipment, High School 250.00 Labor, High School 258.8E $15,444.48 $1,030.08 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 SCHOOLS (MAINTENANCE) GENERAL EXPENSE Salary of Superintendent 13,590.00 Secretaries 2,010.20 Truant Officer 60.00 Printing, stationery and postage 170.15 Telephones 669.34 Traveling expense 268.57 School Nurse 1,680.00 School Physician 700.00 Health supplies 31.77 TEACHERS SALARIES High School Elementary Schools Evening Schools Summer School Vocational Schools TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES High text and reference books High supplies $9,180.03 $63,878.55 62,660.30 231.49 425.00 589.92 $127,785.26 $1,363.78 3,566.19 $4,929.97 190 ANNUAL REPORTS • MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS HIGH .SCHOOL Repairs $2,928.58 Janitors' supplies 482.42 Water and sewer 449.01 13,860.01 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Repairs 14,635.60 Janitors' supplies 351.07 Sewer and water 870.16 15,756.82 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES High School 7$84.97 Elementary Schools 407.71 $1,292.68 OTHER EXPENSES Diplomas and graduation exercises 7191.60 Insurance 178.00 ;369.60 Grand Total $187,771.76 Elementary text and reference books $2,274.59 LIBRARIES Elementary supplies 4,031.84 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND BRANCH Salaries: $11,236.40 Librarians $2,099.96 Assistants 3,089.60 Transportation $6,735.2t Janitors 1,165.00 Janitors' services; Sub Assistants 342.60 High School • 6,279.19 Sub Janitors 33.00 Elementary Schools 5,875.31 $12,154.50 FUEL AND LIGHT High School 74,342.62 Elementary Schools 5,058.63 $9,401.25 Telephones e, Office supplies Fuel Light Repairs, buildings Furniture and furnishings 16,730.16 198.19 46.50 797.10 524.34 418.20 81.25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Water and sewer Cartage Janitors' supplies 191 450.25 23.75 60.15 $9,229.89 Treasurer, Cary Memorial Library (Dog Licenses) .... $1,447.01 $10,676.90 RECREATION PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS Salary of Superintendent $1,379.69 Telephone 57.01 Stationery and printing 1.25 Labor 2,037.85 Equipment and repairs 668.18 Fertilizer, seed and loam 69.31 Water rates 55.05 Light 19.82 Transportation 59.90 Instructora 225.00 Material 2 7.0 0 $4,598.06 CELEBRATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS April 19th Music $307.40 Refreshments 41.08 Printing 7.00 Transportation .. 10.00 Band Stand 45.40 Labor 12.00 Horse Hire 20.00 Florist 10.00 Costumes 16.50 Prizes 22.38 Sundries 27.90 $519.66 PENSIONS Veterans $1,224.96 Police 1,623.16 Fire 185.14 $3,033.26 192 ANNUAL REPORTS UNCLASSIFIED Memorial Day, Post No. 119, G. A. R. 1200.00 TOWN REPORTS Printing $728.90 Premiums $5.202.85 MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Demonstration work 3300.00 SUNDRIES Traffic Committee $18.77 Flags 34.75 Affidavits 71.54 Sundries 22.76 INSURANCE $147.82 WATER DEPARTMENT (MAINTENANCE) Salary of Superintendent $1,540.00 Clerks 1,687.73 Light 9.48 Stationery, printing, and postage 506.73 Telephones 75.65 Auto service 85.00 Interest 4,548.88 Labor 16,059.34 Pipe and fittings 6,017.41 Meters and fittings 1,811.77 Equipment and repairs 2,397.40 Rent 310.00 Metropolitan water tax 13,979.81 Sundries 61.25 Insurance 629.27 Excess deposits returned 361.92 150,081.64 WATER DEPARTMENT (CONSTRUCTION) Stationery $2.37 Labor 12,570.56 Pipe and fittings 14,938.67 Equipment 2,115.03 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193 Hydrants 1,023.00 Other material 44.20 Fuel 10.00 CEMETRIES MUNROE CEMETERY Salary of Superintendent Clerk Labor ,. Material Fertilizer, loam and shrubs Fence Equipment and repairs Printing, stationery and postage Water rates Surrender of single grave WESTVIEW CEMETERY Salary of Superintendent Labor Material Fertilizer, loam and shrubs Equipment and repairs Stationery Water rates ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Salary of Clerk Postage Rent of safe Typewriting INTEREST Temporary loans (Anticipation of Revenue) General loans Cemetery loans Sundries $30,703.93 $250.00 100.00 982.85 12.00 49.10 1,500.00 71.07 27.42 14.31 5.00 13,011.75 $450.00 3,097.95 702.85 692.30 504.78 2.29 12.00 $5,462.17 $50.00 .50 Selectmen $12.50 10.00 Engineering Department 24.45 5.00 Inspector of Wires 8.50 Parks and Playgrounds 6.13 $65.50 Fire Department 460.33 194 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary loans (Anticipation of Revenue) Cemetery loans General loans Water loans AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT State Tax County Tax County Tax (Special) Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Refunds) Sundry (Refunds) Munroe Cemetery perpetual care funds Westview Cemetery perpetual care funds REFUNDS Taxes Department of Public Welfare Water Department Memorial Day Highway $525,000.00 2,000.00 66,000.00 32,800.00 $625,800.00 $22,320.00 19,466.00 2,448.48 152.80 1,334.00 800.00 1,200.75 $47,722.03 $592.41 20.00 160.91 50.00 105.75 4929.07 Total expenditures, 1927 $1,386,035.33 Cash balance on hand, December 31, 1927 164,262.06 UNPAID SILLS $1,550,297.39 $10,968.76 26,777.50 112.50 132.58 137,991.34 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Transfers and Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance Appropriation Committee 5150.00 Selectmen 4,600.00 Accountant 2,800.00 Treasurer 950.00 375.00 30.00 74.50 4,974.01 2,752.45 978.78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 Collector 3,730.00 2,729.45 Assessors 3,990.00 3,871.44 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 1,706.30 269.20 Law Department 1,500.00 950.00 2,198.19 Town Clerk 1,850.00 1,783.37 Supt. of Public Works 4,540.00 4,450.27 Election and Registration 500.00 170.00 614.44 Engineering Dept. 9,300.00 8,776.14 923.86 Town Hall 4,500.00 4,258.28 New Town Office Building 95,000.00 65,001.00 42,636.99 117,364.01 (Loan Authorized) Planning Board 150.00 23.00 Police Department 25,925.00 24,652.33 Fire Department 28,760.00 28,663.03 Hydrant Rentals 4,605.00 4,605.00 Village Hall, Fire Station 550.00 Inspector of Buildings 1,040.00 Inspector of Wires 675.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Moth and Insect Suppression Shade Trees , Forest Fires Dog Officer Health Department Dental Clinic Vital Statistics Inspector of Cattle .. •Inspector of Slaughtering Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Milk Sewer Maintenance Sewer Construction Sewer Construction Vine Brook Drainage (Preliminary study and Engin- eering plans) 275.00 731.41 1,039.90 651.00 400.00 391.45 4,500.00 4,393.13 1,000.00 987.23 500.00 265.00 684.89 50.00 50.00 2,950.00 1,300.00 3,968.06 1,600.00 1,573.37 50.00 29.00 300.00 300.00 600.00 600.00 860.00 860.00 500.00 476.78 10,910.00 10,467.72 2.27' 4,000.00 60,000.00 43,882.65 20,119.62 2,700.00 2,616.53 196 Lowering Brooks Lowering Brooks Removal of Ashes and care of dumps Highway Maintenance Highway Construc- tion (Maple and Lowell Streets and Mass. Ave.) ANNUAL REPORTS 102.94+ 400.00 2,000.00 42,500.00 379.64* 546.85 9,000.00 450.04 1,881.54 50,994.95 1.25 927.74 Highway Construc- tion (Various Streets) 3,000.00 2,997.53 Extension of Forest Street. to Mass. Ave. 1,756.71• 1,289.57 Bedford Street Con- struction 6,000.00* 6,000.00 Bedford Street (Damages) 2,126.00 1,106.50 3,231.50 Waltham Street (Damages) 47.00 45.00 Highway Construc- tion (Highland Avenue) 1,783.67* 1,760.92 Highway Construc- tion (Waltham Street from Middle St. to Allen St8,000.00 16,000.00 23,993.30 Highway Construc- tion (Mass. Ave. from Waltham St. to Hayes Foun- tain, and Red- ford St. from Hayes Fountain to Elm Avenue) 9,000.00 Beacon Traffic Sig- nals 2,950.00 2,904.78 North Hancock Street (Damages) 145.00'* 30.00 Street Sig:is 300.00 70.00 354.20 Sidewalks 750.00 75.00 804.90 Snow Removal 20,000.00 (15,444.48) Overdraft San, 1, 1927 6,245.80 2,754.20 115.00 ( 4,660.87)( 105.35) (Overdraft) Street Lights Watering Troughs Department of Pub- lic Welfare Town Physician Soldiers' Relief State Aid Soldiers' Burials Military Aid TOWN OF LEXINGTONti 20,600.00 100.00 8,900.00 25.00 500.00 400.00 100.00 100.00 School Maintenance 189,000.00 School House Con- struction and Re- modeling Libraries Salary of Library Treasurer 50.00 Hastings Park 5.00 Parks & Playgrounds 4,500.00 April 19th 500.00 Pollee Pensions 1,630.00 Veterans' Pensions 1,225.00 Fire Pensions Memorial Day 250.00 Insurance 5,300.00 Town Report 728.90 Middlesex County Ex- tension Service 300.00 Unclassified 200.00 Reserve Fund 2,500.00 Water Department, Maintenance { 1,063.96* 9,777.00 314.06" 60,43020) (From Water Revenue) Water Department, Construction Cemetery Mainte- nance Westview Cemetery 1,612.50• 3,012.00 309.83' 1,500.00 Administration of Trust Funds 80.00 Interest on Public Debt 38,000.00 Maturing Debt 75,800.00 . Balance. 200.00 100.00 19.66 280.00 35,000.00 19,805.04 100.00 4,856.27 25.00 674.00 372.00 7.50 187,771.76 1,030.08 9,229.89 4,598.06 519.66 1,623.16 1,224.96 185.14 200.00 5,202.$5 728.90 300.00 147.82 1,544.66 50,153.94 30,703.93 3,011.75 3,800.00 5,462.17 65.50 37,991.34 26,437.10 100,800.00 197 5,908.57 147.66 1,437.10 198 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN DEBT, WHEN DUE December 31, 1927 Year Water Sewer Trust Funds Other Debt Total 1928 $29,500 $21,000 $1,000 $46,500 $98,000 1929 29,450 21,000 1,000 43,500 94,950 1930 16,500 21.000 1,000 38,500 77,000 1931 10,000 21,000 1,000 35,500 67,500 1932 3,000 11,000 1,000 35,500 50,500 1933 2,000 10,000 1,000 34,500 47,500 1934 2,000 10,000 1,000 34,500 47,500 1935 2,000 9,000 1,000 33,500 45,500 1936 2,000 6,000 31,500 39,500 1937 2,000 5,000 31,500 38,500 1938 2,000 5,000 31,500 38,500 1939 2,000 5,000 31,500 38,500 1940 2.000 5,000 5,500 12,500 1941 2,000 5,000 5,500 12,500 1842 2,000 4,000 5,500 11,500 1943 4,000 5,500 9,500 1944 4.000 4,500 8,500 1945 4,000 4.500 8,500 1946 1,000 1,000 1947 1,000 1,000 $108,450 1173,000 18,000 3459,000 $748,450 200 ANNUAL UAL REPORTS TOWN OP LEXINGTON GENERAL ACCOUNTS Balance Sheet December 31, 1927 ASSETS Cash Balance: In Banks and Office $164,262.06 Accounts Receivable: Tax Lev, 1927 141,124.93 Special Assessments: Apportioned Sewer Assessments 1926 182.40 Unapportionel Sewer Assessments 6,099.17 Apportioned Sewer Assessments 1927 673.13 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments 1926 297.91 Unapportianed Highway Betterment Assessments 875.29 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments 1927 663.02 Sidewalk Assessments 1927 267.45 Departmental Bills: Sundries 67.50 Highway Department 739.00 Health Department 471.00 Department of Public Welfare 1,863.77 State Aid 372.00 School Department 206.14 Munroe Cemetery 65.75 Westview Cemetery 1,174.84 Sewer Maintenance 3,894.34 Water Bills 6,755.04 Tax Titles 3,260.82 Loans authorized 96,000.00 Snow Removal (Overdraft) 105.35 X428,420.91 Tows or LEXINGTON 201 Highway Betterment Assessment Revenue ;1,836.22. Temporary Loans. (Anticipation of Revenue) 200,000.00 Sale of Lots Fund (Munroe Cemetery) 35.00 Sale of Lots Fund (Westview Cemetery) 726.85 Departmental Revenue 5,227.45 Sewer Maintenance Revenue 3,894.34 Water Revenue 7,756.43 Sewer Assessment Revenue 6,954.70 Omitted Assessments 1927 343.31 Tax Title Suspense 16.97 Tax Title Reserve 3,260.82 Sewer Assessment Fund (Available for sewer constr.) 6,758.55 Overlay 1926 164.08 Overlay 1927 6,169.87 Engineering Department 523.86 Bedford Street, (Widening) (Indemnity for State) 100.00 North Hancock Street (Damages) 115.00 Veterans' Memorial Fund 3,617.89 Westview Cemetery (Layout and Development) 147.66 Maturing Debt 1,437.10 Highway Construction (Mass. Ave. and Bedford St.) 2,754.20 DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS (LOAN BALANCES) • Sewer Construction 420,119.62 *Vater Construction 5,908.57 • Westview Cemetery (Land) 1,090.82 • New Town Office Building 117,364.01 General Revenue and Surplus 32,097.59 ;428,420.91 202 ANNUAL REPORTS DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessments not due 9,968.65 Apportioned Highway Betterments .Assessments not due 4,073.25 TowN of LEXINGTON 203 DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessments: Due in 1928 $1,760.85 1929 1,414.22 1930 1,358.67 1931 1,138.40 1932 983.79 1933 949.31 1934 941.49 1935 869.29 1936 552.63 29,968.65 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments; Due in 1928 $1,057.0€ 1929 1,008.07 1930 1,008.10 1931 236.70 1932 171.07 1933 171.08 1934 171.08 1935 171.32 1936 78.77 $4,078.25 DEBT ACCOUNTS General LOane Adams School Loan 1912. 4% $9,000.00 School Construction Loan 1915, 4% 16,000.00 Parker School Loan 1919, 4'4% 38,000.00 Buckman Tavern Loan 1913, 4% % 16,000.00 Sewer Loan 1915, 4% 54,000.00 Trost Fund, (Refunding) 1910, 4% 8,000.00 Street Improvement Loan 1922, 414 % (Lowell & Maple Streets) 5,500.00 Street Improvement Loan, 1922, 414 % (Depot Park) 5,000.00 Street Improvement Loan 1924, 4% (Sundry Streets) 9,000.00 School House Const. & Remodeling Loan 1924, 4%....$278,000.00 Sewer Loan 1924, 4% 7,000.00 School Construction & Remodeling Loan 1925, 4% .... 81,500.00 Sewer Loan 1925, 4% 24,000.00 Sewer Loan 1926, 4% 8,000.00 Sewer Loan 1926, 4% 32.000.00 Sewer Loan 1927, 4% 9,000.00 Sewer Loan 1927, 4% 14,000.00 Sewer Loan 1927, 4% 25,000.00 204 ANNUAL REPORTS DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Bonded or Fixed Debt, December 31, 1927 $748,450.00 TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Cash and Securities In hands of Trustees PUBLIC PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Town of Lexington $76,967.63 2921,070.93 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 WATER LOANS Water Loan 1912, (Extensions and Standpipe) 4% $4,500.00 Water Loan 1924, (Extension of mains), 41 % 9,950.00 Water Loan 1924, (Extension of mains), 41 % 4,000.00 Water Loan 1924, (Extension of mains), 4% 12,000.00 Water Loan 1925, [Extension of mains), 4% 12,000.00 Water Loan 1926, (Extension of mains), 4% 16,000.00 Water Loan 1926, (Extension of mains), 4% 15,000.00 Water Loan 1927, (Extension of mains), 4% 20,000.00 Water Loan 1927, (Extension of mains), 4% 15,000.00 CEMETERY LOAN Westview Cemetery Loan 1918, 41/2 % 1,000.00 $748,450.00 TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Eleanor S. Beale Charity Fund $2,185.50 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund 4,391.14 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund 589.45 Jonas Gemmel Charity Fund 717.12 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund 2,043.87 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 216.46 Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,000.00 Cary Memorial Library Fund (Income Reserve) 354.31 Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077.18 Reale Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham Library Fund 3,000.00 Book Fund (Library) 1,000.00 Goodwin Music Fund (Library) 500.00 Cary Maintenance Fund (Library) 2,440.00 Jane Phinney Fund (Library) 124.19 George 0. Smith (Park Fund) 2,457.40 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,074.63 Charles E. French Medal and Cemetery Fund 4,696.56 Battle Green Fund 547.19 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,000.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Principal) Munroe 25,585.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds [Income) Munroe 3,214.82 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Principal) Westview 6,577.75 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Income) Westview 975.06 $76.967.63 PUBLIC PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Real Estate $540,925.62 Water Works 282,065.00 Sewer System 98,080.31 $921,070.93 CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant. ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the Year 1927 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 3 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1927 To THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON: The Forty-second Annual Report of the School Committee is respectfully submitted. This report includes the •following items: IX X 1 School Committee Organization. II School Calendar. III Report of the •School Committee. IV Financial Statement. V Report of the Superintendent of Schools. A. Curriculum Revision. 1. Arithmetic 2. Englisb 3. Reading. B. Graphs. C. Measuring Our School System. 1. Testing 2. Retention 3. Records of High .School Graduates. D. Guidance. E. Recommendations. F. Conclusion. VI Report of the School Physician. VII Report of the School Nurse. VIII Report of the Attendance Officer. Directory of School Officers. School .Statistics. A. Courses Taken by Lexington Teachers. B. Prizes C. Distribution of Senior High Sahool Pupils by Courses and Subjects What Our 1927 Graduates Are Doing Changes in Teaching Staff in 1927. Summer School Lexington School Savings. Extract from State Returns. D. E. F. G. H. 4 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION CHAIRMAN Howard S. 0. Nichols, 19 Hayes Avenue (Term Expires March, 1929) SECRETARY James Stuart Smith, 4 Percy Road (Term Expires March, 1928) TREASURER Minnie A. Glynn, 50 Hancock Street (Term Expires March, 1930) Tel. Les, 0434-M Tel. Lex. 0018 Tel Lex. 0395-M SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Thomas S. Grindle, 5 Bloomfield Street Tel. Lex. 0165-W Office: High School Building, Tel, Lex. 0277 CLERK Barbara M. Parks, 153 Bedford Street Tel. Lex. 0143-W Regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the High School Building. 1928 SCHOOL CALENDAR School Opens January 3, 1928 Closes February 17 Opens February 27 Holidays—April 6, Good Friday Closes April 13 Opens April 23 Holidays—May 30, Memorial Day. June 18, Bunker Hill Day Closes June 22, 1928 School Opens September 10, 1928 Holidays—Oct. 12, Columbus Day October 26, Convention Day Nov. 29, 30, Thanksgiving Closes December 21, 1928 Grades Grades Grades TOWN of LEXINOToN 5 SCHOOL HOURS Morning Session 8.45 to 11.30 8.45 to 12.00 8.10 to 1.50 Afternoon 1.30 to 1.30 to Session 3.15 3.15 NO SCHOOL SIGNAL The signal for no school is 3 times 3 blows of the fire alarm whistle. A. When heard at 7.15 A. M. ft means no school for all grades, B. When heard at 7.30 A. M. it means no school for grades I-171 inclusive. C. When heard at 11.30 A. M. it means no school in P. M. Schools are often in session when weather conditions are un- suitable for some children to attend, in which case parents must make their own decision. 6 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The School Committee is now operating four grammar schools, a Junior and a Senior High School, with a student en- rollment of 2,045 on September 8, 1927. Of these, 117 come from our neighboring towns, Bedford and Burlington. The ac- tual attendance at each school is as follows: Adams 343 Hancock 351 Monroe 253 Parker 220 Junior High School 510 Senior High School 368 In the Junior High School there are 24 from Bedford and 18 from Burlington. In Senior High School Bedford has 61 and Burlington 24. The year 1928 will see a portion of the Bedford students re- moved to their own schools. During 1927, on account of these out-of-town students, the school department earned $13,322.00, all of which goes into the general surplus of the town and which actually diminishes the cost of operating the schools by alYuost that entire amount. The loss of Bedford students will be felt, but as their room is prob- ably needed by the increasing population of Lexington, we are saved temporarily from the neccessity of building. The School Committee has become convinced that Lexing- ton must readjust the salaries of its teachers, as we have fallen below the average pay of so many other towns that it is not only difficult to obtain the kind of new teachers that are needed, but itis also a struggle to keep those who are doing good work but wish to leave us for better pay elsewhere, and usually at a time when we should be getting the benefit of their experience and training in our own school system. The salary scale is also unfair to those who have become so fixed in the town that they refuse to go elsewhere but realize that their pay is not up to standard. The School Committee cannot care for this situation in any other way than by asking the town to increase its appropriation for salaries. TOWN OF LExINQToN 7 There have been two important resignations from our school during the past year. Neither of these, however, are directly traceable to salary. In September it was necessary to fill the position of Principal at the Adams School, and during the month of December our Principal of the Senior High School, Bion C. Merry, resigned to take up the more responsible work of su- perintendent of the town of Wareham. Mr. Merry had been with us for many years. His work has stood up well by com- parison with other schools and his place will not be easy to fill. Some of our major problems seem to be partly outside the control of the School Committee, and only by appealing to parents and to the town can we hope to obtain beneficial re- sults. Two of these problems are epidemic diseases and high- way traffic. The parents and students eo-operated splendidly when we were threatened with that formerly dread sickness, diphtheria, in the fall of 1926. Proper care and treatment prevents this disease, and there is no excuse for its prevalence in any mod- ern community. Scarlet fever was an epidemic but not of a serious form last year. Measles, whooping cough and mumps fall in the same class. Treatments are being perfected to prevent thesediseases, but are nota.s yet so well developed as in smallpox and diph- theria. It becomes the duty of parents, therefore, to watch the daily health of their children. If they are not well, or there is suspicion of sickness among older persons in the house, the children should be sent to the school nurse for examination or a doctor called. If a quarantine is established, parents and chil- dren should observe it with the greatest care, both for the sake of the children and for the good of the public. Traffic on the highways is an increasing danger, especially in winter and spring, on all streets where there are no side- walks. The School Committee again asks parents to help save their children's lives and limbs by instructing them to use the greatest care while on any street. They should be warned not to play, run races or Loiter at any time of the day. They should also be taught not to cross any street without looking carefully in both directions. In general, the instruetion and co-ordination of the schools improves so that, while children may be taking different courses, yet each course has an educational value equal to that of any other, and has exactly the same standing in the school system. Consequently, whether children are taking one or another course, they receive the same amount of training. Beyond that, it is a 8 ANNUAL REPORTS question of placing children where they will get the most from their education according to the ability and study habits of the particular child. Principals and teachers can advise parents in regard to these matters, and their counsel should carry great weight. Those who have seen the Junior and Senior High School in operation on the so-called "open nights," have not looked upon any dress parade. They have seen a small bit of the ac- tual daily work and discipline under ordinary conditions. We hope they have gained some understanding of what and how the school work is done. These "open nights" are not social events, and there is no reason why parents should not come out in even larger numbers. It might be helpful to them as well as to us. The School Committee is asking for a budget with an in- creased payroll for teachers. The other items of expense are about as they have been during the past three years. We hope the town will endorse the School Committee and grant the ap- propriation as asked. HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, MINNIE A. GLYNN, JAMES STUART SMITH, School Committee TowN of LExINGirON FINANCIAL STATEMENT Year Ending December 31, 1927 General Expenses Superintendent, Attendance Officer, Office Assist- ance and Expenses Expenses of Instruction Salaries of Supervisors, Principals and Teachers Textbooks Stationery and Supplies Expenses of Operation, Janitors, Fuel, etc. Maintenance, Repairs, etc. Health Transportation Vocational Tuition Miscellaneous Expenses, Graduation, Athletics, Ex- press, etc. Outlays, Furniture, Equipment, etc. Americanization Classes Summer School Appropriation Unexpended Balance RECEIPTS Tuition: Town of Bedford Town of Burlington Commonwealth of Massachusetts: State Wards Vocational Schools Americanization Classes General School Fund Rent Telephones; sale of books, equipment, etc. Net Expenditure for 1927 $189,000.00 $5,125.37 127,500.77 3,569.57 6,257.04 25,577.63 6,143.11 2,411.77 6,901.35 589.92 760.74 2,278.20 231.43 425.00 $187,771.96 1,228.04 $189,000.00 $189,000.00 ;8,S06.88 4,515.12 1,337.50 240.05 87.18 15,050.00 118.00 152.20 $30,306.93 $157,465.03 10 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS December 31, 1927. TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND CITIZENS OF LEXINO'I'ON: 1 herewith submit my fourth annual school report for your consideration, this being the forty-second in the series of the an- nual reports of the superintendent. CURRICULUM REVISION The work of reorganizing our course of study has contin- ued the program indicated in last year's report. It must be remembered that any successful school system must be con- stantly revising its curriculum, because education deals with life, and methods of living are continually changing. This work has been accomplished through committees of teachers in con- sultation with the principals and the superintendent of schooLs. The best educational advice has been carefully studied and other school systems have been frequently visited. When a teacher gives her best efforts to the preparation and presentation of her subjects she has done about all that can be required of her. Such work as curriculum revision must nee- essarily come at the end of the school day, and there are, there- fore, definite (imitations to what can be accomplished. How- ever, in this matter the teachers have shown an excellent spirit worthy of commendation. During the past year special emphasis has been placed upon the course of study in Arithmetic from grades I and IX in- clusive, and upon English in the Junior High School and Sen- ior High School. Methods of teaching Reading have also been carefully studied. A discussion of each of these subjects fol- lows. ARITHMETIC Arithmetic, like the other fundamental processes of educa- tion, has been receiving much attention during the past few years. Educators are not agreed in all of the ideals to be striven for in the teaching of Arithmetic, any more than the authori- TOWN' OF LEXINGTON 11 ties on other subjects are in entire agreement. But most au- thorities do agree that in the main the justification ;for teach- ing Arithmetic is two -fold. First, it is taught because of its practical bread and butter value ; and secondly, because of its worth in correct and logical thinking. It is a sound educational principle that the teaching situa- tion should stimulate so far as possible life situations. This we are trying to do in ever increasing ways. While skill in the fundamental operations in arithmetic will he conceded to be of major importance, ability, however, in these fundamentals does not insure ability to solve problems. This situation may be improved by an approach to each number pro- cess through life experiences. Thus the work seems more like life itself. In progressive schools those subjects in arithmetic are be- ing eliminated which do not have a definite relation to real life, or which are not clearly within the child's comprehension. It is a waste to teach any topic that will not be of use in some way either outside of the classroom or in the school work, and as a fact only the most elementary processes of arithmetic are used by the majority of people in their daily activities. On this account the following processes, among others, are now generally eliminated from the arithmetic curriculum.: com- pound numbers, complex and compound fractions, annual in- terest, compound interest exceptfor savings, partial payments, true discount, proportion, partnership with time, longitude and time, apothecary's weight, troy weight and cube root. The question naturally arises as to what should be empha- sized in the teaching of arithmetic. The aim is toward the fol- lowing: 1. (As has already been mentioned) Applying the work to practical life situations. 2. Drill on the fundamental processes. 3. Diagnostic and remedial work. Opinions differ as to when we should begin formal instruc- tion in arithmetic. By the term "formal arithmetic" we mean formal drill work. In the main, educators agree that formal arithmetic may we'll be postponed until the latter part of the second grade or the beginning of the third. However, because of prevailing tendencies in Massachusetts it is not practical to postpone the formal work beyond the second grade. however, this does not mean that no provision should be made for the teaching of arithmetic of some nature in the first and second grades. The work of these grades should be used largely to make clear those things which children normally do with num- bers, such as measuring, weighing, counting, buying, ete. 12 ANNUAL REPORTS In former years, the defence offered for any topic that was no longer of practical value w'as that it possessed disciplinary value. Today we do not believe that any topic should be re- tained merely for its disciplinary Value. We may obtain the greatest mental discipline in the topics of practical value pro- vided they are properly presented. In accord with these findings our course in arithmetic has been outlined as follows GRADE 1 Standards or Aims To build up rich number concepts through the child's actual experience. Whenever a situation involving number arises in any school activity, such as attendance, buying milk, banking, games, handwork etc., it shall be made to contribute to the building up of number ideas. The arithmetic used in social situations includes 1. Counting Rhythmic or serial Counting on Place in number series Rational counting Aim in counting Count by l's to •100, 5's to 100, 10's to 100, E's to 20 2. Reading Numbers Pages in book, house numbers, telephone numbers, calen- dar numbers, auto numbers etc. S. Writing Numbers to 10 4. Telling Time Hour, half-hour 5. Vocabulary Behind—in front, above—below, over—under, right--Ieft, inside—outside, thick—thin, etc. Through games, rhymes, devices and the many activities aris- ing during each school day many of the addition and subtraction facts are used over and over again until they become so familiar that the child uses them correctly without the formal drill re- quired under the method of abstract teaching of numbers. GRADE II One half of the time given to arithmetic in grade two shall be spent in enlarging and enriching the child's number experiences. This is accomplished through many purposeful activities which call for much informal arithmetic thus stimulating a felt need on TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 the part of the child for number and laying the foundation for the formal work that will follow. Suggested Activities Toy shop; grocery, fruit, Sower store; cafeteria; milk or paper route; banking; filling station; bus line, etc. Objectives (tentative for 1927-1928—Grade 1 of 1926-1927 having done formal arithmetic) 1. Review work of grade one 2. Teach (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Column addition based on number facts 1-10 Higher decade addition and subtraction Addition without carrying Subtraction without carrying Reading and Writing numbers to 1,000 The remainder of the 100 basic addition facts (grouped according to difficulty) Remainder of the 100 subtraction facts Counting by 2's, 5's, 10's to 100 Multiplication and Division facts as they occur in the even addition facts; as 4 pins 4 Telling time to the nearest 5 minutes Elementary facts of measuring, involving inch, foot, yard, pint, quart, nickel, dime, quarter, half - dollar, dollar, pound, half -pound. Ordinal numbers Roman numerals 1 -XII Column addition—no sum aver 40 Addition and subtraction of three digit numbers, based on the 100 addition and subtraction facts. Problems GRADE III Review work of grade two Continue informal arithmetic through activities. Objectives 1. Addition 100 addition facts used in column addition Three orders with carrying Five addends with three orders with carrying Uneven columns Dictation Stress zero One step problems (oral and written) 14 ANNUAL REPORTS 2. Subtraction Drill on difficult combinations Three orders with taking Minuends of three orders—subtrahends of two orders Zero in minuend, in subtrahend, in both Four orders with taking Minuends of 4 orders, subtrahends of 3 or 2 orders Zero in minuend, subtrahend, or in both Problems S. Multiplication Tables through twelve Three orders by one with carrying Four orders by one with carrying Zeros in minuend One step problems 4. Division Short division through 9 Even and uneven Four orders with carrying and remainder Zero in dividend and quotient 5. Fractions 1-2 to 24 1-3 to 24 1-4 to 20 Find 1-2 doz. 1-4 doz. 1-2 yd. 1-3 yd. 1-4 yd. 1-2 ft. 1-4 ft. 1-3 ft. 1-2 hr. 1-4 hr. 1-2 lb. 6. 15. S. Money Reading and writing dollars and cents to $1,000.00 Addition and Subtraction Even and uneven columns Multiplication One order in multiplier 7. Roman Numerals Reading and writing I-XXV 8. Measures Length—in., ft., yd. Liquid—pt., qt., gal. Weight—oz., lb. Dozen—half-dozen Time—min., hr., day, w'k., mo., yr. GRADE IV Aims 1. High degree of mastery in computation with integers. 2. Multiplication with three and four place multipliers. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 16 ANNUAL REPORTS 3. Process of long division. 4. Objective presentation of the meaning and notation of common fractions. 5. One step and two step problems involving tables of meas- urements and arithmetic processes taught. 6. Establishing by practice the habit of checking or proving results. Time Allotment Recitation Period -20 minutes Seat work Period -30 minutes 1. Reading and Writing Numbers Arabic a. Reading and writing numbers to 10,000,000 b. Reading and writing U. S. money to $1,000,000 Roman a. Reading and writing numerals to 100, value of C. D. M. showing how position of letters affects value of number D. Division Short Division 1. Five figure dividend 2. With no remainders 3. With remainders 4. Zero difficulties Long Division 1. Two -place divisors 2. Three -place divisors 3. U. S. money 4. Knowledge and ability to use orally the arith- metical terms: division, divide by, quotient, divi- dend, remainder. 5. Check and prove by multiplying. E. Measurements Weights and measures U. S. money 10 cents = 1 dime 10 dimes = 1 dollar Table of Time II. Fundamental Processes 60 sec. = 1 min. A. Addition mo. - 1111. . 1. Single column addition of addends (7) 3. Broken column 60 min. = 1 hr. wk - 1 yr. 2. Multiple column 4 orders, 6 addends. 24 hr, = 1 da. 3351665226 da. = 1 yr. 7 da. = 1 wk. da.. 1 yrleap yr. 30 da. = 1 mo. 100 yr. = 1 century 4. Addition in higher decade 5. U. S. money: dollars and cents Liquid Measure Dry Measure 6, Knowledge of and ability to use orally the arithme- 2 pts. = 1 qt. 2 pt. x 1 qt. tical terms: add, sum, column, addition 4 qt. = 1 gal. 8 qt. 1 pk. B. Subtraction 4 pit, = 1 hu. 1. Examples with minuends of 5 or 6 orders and with Weights subtrahends of 4 or 5 orders. 16 oz. - 1 ib. 2. Subtraction with zeros in minuend, in subtrahend or 2000 lb. = 1 ton in both. Linear 3. U. S. money -minuends not to exceed $10,000. 12 in. = 1 ft. 4. Knowledge and ability to use orally the arithmetical 3 ft. = 1 yd. terms: subtract, difference, remainder, less, minus, 36 in. = 1 yd. subtrahend, minuend, subtraction. F. Fractions 6. Check subtraction by adding. Emphasis upon oral work. C. Multiplication Fractional parts of numbers with or without re- l. Multiplicands of 4 or 5 orders, multipliers of 3 orders. mainders. 2. Multipliers 20, 30, 40, 100, 400, 1,000. Example: 1-5 of 45 1-4 of 12 3. Zeros in multipliers and multiplicands. 1-5 of 49 3-4 of 12 4. U. S. Money -dollars and cents. 5. 1{nowiedge and ability to use orally the arithmetical 0. Problems terms: multiply, product, multiplier, multiplicand, 1. One and two-step problems, using all processes. times. S U. S. money and measIrements. TowN or Lr.x1NtrioN 17 18? Aims 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. Types of Problems a. Problems using data of local situations. b. Problems without numbers. c. Problems formulalted by pupils. 3. Oral Work a. Estimating answers b. Framing original problems c. Analysis 4. Use the Analysis in Problems a. Given b. To find c. Process GRADE V High degree of mastery of the fundamental processes with integers with a reasonable degree of speed. High degree of mastery of the four operations with practical common fractions. Reasonable skill in the use of denominate numbers for all ordinary purposes. Solution of one-step, two-step and three-step problems in- volving the arithmetical processes taught. Attainment of grade standards in standardized tests in fundamentals. Time Allotment Recitation Period -20 minutes Seatwork Period -30 minutes I. Reading and Writing Numbers Arabic a. Reading and writing numbers to billions. b. Reading and writing U. S. money thru millions. Roman a. Reading and writing of numbers in common use. b. Reading and writing Roman numerals by hundreds from 100 to 1,000. II. Fundamental Processes A. Addition 1. Single columns, multiple columns, broken columns, including several numbers of 5 or 6 orders. 2. 15. S. money thru millions of dollars, 3. Arithmetical terms involved in addition. 4. Check work. B. Subtraction 1. Examples with minuends of 8 orders, subtrahends with 6 to 8 orders. ANNUAL REPORTS 2. U. S. money thru millions of dollars. 3. Arithmetical terms involved in subtraction. 4. Check work. C. Multiplication 1. Multiplicands of 4 or 5 orders. 2. U. S. money. 3. Arithmetical terms involved in multiplication. 4. Check work. D. Division 1. Short division. 2. Long division (3 and 4 place divisors) 3. U. S. money 4. Arithmetical terms involved in division. 5. Check and prove all work. E. Fractions 1. Addition and Subtraction a. Fractions having denominators from 2 to 30. b. Emphasis on halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eights, ninths, tenths, twelfths, fifteenths, six- teenths, twentieths. 2. Multiplication a. Integer by a fraction -8 x 3-4 b. Fraction by fraction -5 3 x 12-15 c. Mixed number by a fraction 14 2-5 x 4-5 d. Mixed number by a mixed number - 15 2-5 x 7 4-5 e. Cancellation -several factors 3. Division a. Fraction by an integer 4-5 divided by 6-7 b. Fraction by a fraction 7-8 divided by 2-3 c. Mixed number by an integer 24 3-5 divided by 5 d. Mixed number by a fraction 7 4-5 divided by 2-3 e. Mixed number by a mixed number 14 2-5 divided by 7 1-2 F. Measurements 1. Review thru problems the facts of U. S. money, time, liquid, dry and linear measures taught previously. Table of time reading (1.35 as "one thirty five") Linear measure Square measure (160 sq. rd. -1 A.) Avoirdupois (16 oz. -1 lb. 2000 lb. -1 ton) 2. Teach the finding of perimeters and areas of squares and rectangles. 3. Reduction of denominate numbers, one step. 4. Practice In measuring dimensions of surfaces. 5. Reading and constructing simple graphs. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 G. Problems 1. Types of problems (one-step, two-step and three -Step) a. Problems using data of local situations. b. Problems without numbers. c. Problems formulated by pupils. 2. Processes involved a. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divi- sion of integers and fractions, which are taught. Also, of measurements which are taught. b. Oral analysis and approximation of results. 3. Use the analysis a. Given b. To find c. Process GRADE VI Aims 1. High degree of mastery of the fundamental operations with integers with a reasonable degree of speed. 2. High degree of mastery of the four operations with practi- cal common fractions. 3. A working knowledge of decimal fractions thru millionths. 4. Knowledge of the denominate number relations used in every day problems. 5. An understanding of the meaning of per cent and the ability to solve typical problems in business practice, in- volving discount, commission, profit and loss and the like. S. Solution of described problems involving the operations taught. Time Allotment Recitation Period -25 minutes daily Seat 'work Period -25 minutes daily I. Reading and Writing Numbers Arabic Reading and writing numbers thru billions. Roman Reading and writing of numerals in common use. IL Integers A. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all types. B. Arithmetical terms involved in the fundamental operations. C. Checking work in all four operations. 20 ANNUAL REPORTS III. Fractions A. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of frac- tions. B. Problems involving fractions. C. Use of arithmetical terms needed in indicating solutions and in explaining processes. IV. Measurements A. Review the facts of measurements in linear, avoirdupois, square, cubic, dry and liquid measures. B. Reduction. C. Problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of denominate numbers, D. Perimeters and areas of squares, rectangles and triangles. E. Articles sold by the hundreds and thousands using the symbols C and M. F. Measuring and drawing to scale. G. Reading and constructing simple graphs. V. Bills and Accounts A. Planning a cash account. B. Making out simple bilis. C. Making out a budget. VI. Decimals A. Reading and writing of decimals thru millionths. B. Addition. subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals. VII. Percentage A. Relation of decimals to percentage. B. Equivalents, percents, decimals, common fractions. C. Finding a percent of a number. D. Finding what percent one number is of another. E. Use of per cents in business practice. 1. Discounts 2. Profit and loss 3. Commission VIII. Problems A. Types of problems (one-step, two-step and three-step). 1. Problems using data of local situations. 2. Problems formulated by pupils. 3. Problems without numbers. B. Processes involved. 1. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and di- vision of integers, fractions, decimals and measurements. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 C. Oral work. 1. Oral analysis and approximation of results. D. In problem work use the following analysis: 1. Given 2. To find 3. Process GRADE VII Aims 1. Accuracy and facility in fundamental operations with Integers, common fractions and decimals, 2. A working knowledge of practical applications of arith- metic, 3. Ability to solve all types of percentage problems. 4. Introduction of the formula. 5. An understanding of the use of graphs. S. General knowledge of elementary geometry. 7 Ability to solve practical problems in mensuration. 8 Knowledge of interest and banking. I Fundamental Processes A. Whole numbers 13. Decimals C. Fractions II Percentage A. General treatment 1. Correlation between per cent and decimals 2. Correlation between per cent and fractions B. Formula P equals B R C. Profit and loss D. Trade and commercial discounts E. Successive discounts F. Commission III Graphs A. Bar B. Line C. Circle IV Intuitive Geometry A. Angles and lines 1. Formation 2. Kinds 3. Measurement c 22 ANNUAL REPORTS B. Construction 1. Circles 2. Bisecting lines and angles 3. Constructing and measuring angles 4. Construct angle equal to given angle 5. Perpendicular lines 6. Parallel lines 7. Drawing square, rectangle, hexagon, octagon, tri- angles (equilateral, isosceles, right) 8. Designs V Perimeters and areas A. Perimeters 1. Rectangle 2. Parallelogram 3. Triangle 4. Circle B. Areas 1. Rectangle -formula 2. Parallelogram ----formula 3, Triangle -formula 4. Trapezoid ---formula 5. Circle -formula VI Surfaces and volumes A. Rectangle prism -formula B. Cylinder -formula VII Simple accounts and business forms A. Personal accounts B. Household accounts C. Budget and thrift VIII Interest A. •Simple interest -formula B. Compound interest (briefly) 11 Banking A. Organization B. Bank accounts C. Check GRADE VIII Aims: 1. Skill, accuracy and rapidity in computation, 2. Review of percentage and mensuration. 3. A working knowledge of insurance and taxes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 4. Ability to find square root and the use of Pythagorean theorem. 5. Use of similar triangles. 6. Ability to use formula in the solution of problems. 7. Skill in the use of positive and negative numbers. 8. Working knowledge of investment and thrift. With the completion of the Eighth Grade, pupils are prepared to take up the specialized types of mathematics offered in the Ninth Grade and in the Senior High School. I Review of mechanics of arithmetic 1. Short cuts and efficiency 1I AIgebric language 1. Symbols 2. Formula 3. Simple equations 4. Using Formula III Similar trianglic 1. Relations of sides and angles 2. Finding unknown distances 3. Drawing to scale IV Right triangle 1. Pythagorean theorem V .Square Root 1. Rule 2. Square root table VI Review of geometric figures 1. Areas: a. Rectangle Formula b. Parallelogram c. Triangle d. Trapezoid e. Circle 2. Volumes: a. Rectangular solid b. Cylinder c. Prism VII Review of percentage 1. Profit and loss 2. Commission 3. Trade discount VIII Insurance 1. Life and other kinds ff 24 ANNUAL REPORTS IX Taxes 1. State a. Personal Property b. Real property 2. Federal a. Income b. Duty X Investments and thrift 1. General discussion and benefits 2. Real estate 3. Lending money 4. Notes 5. Mortgages 6. Building and loan shares 7. Stocks and bonds 8. Savings accounts 9. Judging and investments XI Positive and negative numbers 1. Meaning and use of signed numbers 2. Addition of signed numbers 3. Multiplication of signed numbers 4. Subtraction of signed numbers 6. Division of signed numbers ENGLISH The school report. for 1926 included an outline of our work in English for Grades I to VI inclusive. During the past year the course of study for English in the Junior High School and Senior High School has been carefully studied and the following outlune is submitted as a result of the work. The subject matter in the course of English was com- piled through the cooperation of the teachers of English in all these xis grades. Additions and changes will be continually made as conditions warrant them. COURSE OF STUDY IN ENGLISH LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE VII Aims Literature To foster reading habits and ability to understand and appre- elate good books. To begin formal book reporting. To develop powers of memorization. TOWN' OF LEXINGTON 25 Grammar To review the work of the first six grades. To make a thorough study of the parts of speech; with their uses and inflections. To emphasize capitalization. To introduce a study of compound and complex sentences. Oral and Written English To enable the pupil to think clearly, and to express his thoughts, spoken or written, with accuracy, and effective- ness, and in an interesting manner. To criticize constructively and courteously. To increase his vocabulary. To stress sentence sense. To develop the Dictionary Habit. 26 ANNUAL RtpoRTs Written English 40 articles of 75-100 words "Complete Sentence" sense Complete paragraph stressing Coherence and Unity Lettere, social and business GRADE VIII Literature To develop the aims set forth for Grade VII. To make a definite literary study of American and English standard writings. Grammar To review the work of Grade VII To study structure and use of phrases and dependent c1auMes, stressing punctuation involved. To introduce conjugation of verbs Books for Class Study Oral and Written English Elson and Keck's Literary Reader, Book I To develop aims set forth for Grade VII Lyman and Hill's Literary Reader, Book I To increase vocabulary Additional Easy, American Classics To stress use of colon and semi -colon To develop the power to produce a paragraph with accuracy and effectiveness. To begin a formal study of Business Interviews, Salesmanship, Letter Writing, Discussions, and other practical experi- ences. To begin the Study of Narration and Description. To continue use of Dictionary. Books for Class Study Curry's Literary Reader Elson and Keck's Literary Reader, Book II Lyman and Hill's Literary Reader, Hook 11 Additional American Classics Books for Home Reuling National Council of English Teachers' Horne Reading List —Gr. VIII or any approved State or Library list -8-10 books. lileinory Work 100 lines from books for class study Grammar Punctuation Sentences, use and structure continued Ordinary sentence punctuation Phrase, structure, use Semicolon and dash Dependent clause, structure, use Inflection of words continued Oral English Conjugation introduced Prepared and impromptu talks, discussion, book reports, re- Use of capitals production, club work Books for Home Reading National Council of English Teachers' Home Reading List -- Gr. VII. Any approved State or Library List -0-8 books Memory Work 100 lines from books for class study Grammar Kinds of sentences as to use Parts of speech; correct usage, classes, inflection. Compound and complex sentences introduced Use of capital letters Word Study Use of Dictionary Grade VII Spelling List TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 Word Study Use of Dictionary Grade VIII Spelling List Punctuation More complex forms of punctuation for words, phrases, clauses. Oral English Book reports, current topics, reproduction, salesmanship, business interviews, club 'work. Written English 40 articles of 75-150 words. Development of the paragraph, stressing structure and interest. Letters, social and business GRADE IX Literature To begin formai study of College Entrance Reading Lists. To develop an appreciation of the best types of Classic, Mod- ern, and Current Writings. To develop personal standards and habits of literary criticism. Grammar To review the work of Grades VII and VIII. To make a thorough study of the inflection and syntax of words. To make a thorough study of sentence analysis. Oral and Written English To develop a "Literary Style" on the part of the pupil. To increase his vocabulary. To observe the laws of Emphasis, Unity, and Coherence, in all oral and written work. To recognize and produce articles classified under Narration, Exposition, Description, and Argument. To increase knowledge and efficiency in the use of business forms. To hold each pupil responsible for the ability to produce a paragraph of from 75 to 100 lines, with neatness, and accuracy as to Spelling, Punctuation, Arrangement, and Thought. To continue use of dictionary. Rooks for Class Study Books Selected from the College Entrance List. Poetry Selections English and American Selections—early and modern. 28 ANNITAL REPORTS Books for Home Reading National Council of English Teachers' Home Reading List -- Gr. IX or any approved State or Library List 8-10 books. Memory Work 100 selected lines Grammar Thorough study of sentence analysis Thorough study of all parts of speech Including classification, inflection and syntax. Use of capitals Word Study Use of Dictionary Grade IX Spelling List Word Study Punctuation Constant drill and review Colon Oral English, Book reports, discussions, reproduction, salesmanship, busi- ness interviews. Coherence and Untty stressed Written Articles 40 articles of 75-150 words Development of paragraph stressing structure, interest, topic sentence, good diction. Letters, social and business COURSE OF STUDY IN ENGLISH LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE X (aIl courses) Standards and Aims A. To train the pupil in habits of careful reading, at times involving close study. B. To encourage voluntary reading, mainly for pleasure. C. To master once and for all the principles of grammar and rhetoric taught in the lower grades. D. To write for a particular audience and with a definite purpose. Text -Books A. Hitchcock's New Practice Book B. Ward's Sentence and Theme. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 Books for Class Study (Five of the following) A. Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice"; I'eabody's "The Piper." B. Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities"; Scott's "Ivanhoe"; Eliot's "S4las Marner." C. Arnold's "Saitrab and Rustum"; Untermeyer's "Modern Verse"; Macaulay's "Lays of Ancient Rome." D. Franklin's Autobiography; Cunningham's "Adventures in Science"; Stevenson's "Inland Voyage" and "Travels with a Donkey." Magazines The Magazine World. Required for Outside Reading Four to ten books chosen from the list published by the Nation- al Council of Teachers of English, at least half of the books to be non-fiction. Required for Written English Short compositions of a narrative nature; descriptive themes on subject matter won through- keeping the senses alert; simple business and social letters. Required for Grammar and Rhetoric Special drill on verb forms; on the correct use of pronouns; of adjectives and adverbs; simple exercises in sentence unity, coherence, and emphasis; in the use of simple, com- plex, and compound sentences; on the different methods of paragraph development from topic sentences; practice in the use of the colon and semicolon. GRADE XI (all courses) Standards and Aims A. To enable the pupils to collect and organize material for longer themes, mainly expository. B. To use the simpler methods of transition from one para- graph to another, C. To teach them something of the technique of poetry, of the short story, essay, drama, etc. D. To encourage voluntary reading partly in the field of con- temporary literature (poetry, drama, essay, biography) yet with increased attention to great works of the past. 30 ANNUAL REPORTS Text Books A. Edgar's Minimum Course in Rhetoric (all students) B. Kittredge and Farley's English Grammar (all students) C. Webster's Fifty Plans for Fifty Themes (College students only) B. Boas and Smith's Introduction to the Study of Literature (College only) Books for Class Study (Five of the following) A. Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar"; Shakespeare's "As You Like It"; Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." B. Morley's Modern Essay; Addison and Steele's "DeCoverley Papers." C. Selections from Bret Harte; Selections from Aldriob, both for non -college only; Harrison's "Queed", Schweikert's t'Short Stories"; Scotts "The Talisman" (non -College only) D. Tennyson's "Idylls of the King"; Forbes' "Modern Verse." Magazines The Magazine World Required for Outside Reading For college students, one of the following each semester: biography or travel, (the alternate choice to be made the second semester) poetry, drama, essays, travel or scien- tific books, as well as fiction. For the non -college stu- dents, from four to ten books, at least half to be other than fiction. Required for Written English The writing of editorials, reviews of books, familiar essays, social lettere really worth reading, business letters of more mature Character than those required the previous year. Required for Grammar and Rhetoric A. Thorough review of punctuation: drill on common errors 1n grammar. B. Greater discrimination in the use of words. C. Coherence and emphasis in the sentence. D. Paragraph development. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 GRADE XII COLLEGE PREPARATORY Standards and Aims A. To give the pupils a brief survey of English literature, fitting into their proper background the works read throughout the previous school years. B. To supplement this work by a wide reading of some of the best past and contemporary writers. C. To develop through reading and writing a keener appre- ciation of style than has hitherto been possible. Text -Books A. B. C. D. E. Kittredge and Farley's English Grammar (Review of such parts as are necessary for College Entrance Examinations) Webster's Fifty Plans for Fifty Themes (Part 2) Thurber's Precis Writing Haney's History of English Literature. Boas and Smith's Introduction to the Study of Literature. Books for Class Study A. Shakespeare's "Macbeth"; Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" or Sheridan's "Rivals" B. Macaulay's Essay on Johnson; Arnold's Essay on Words- worth, and Selections from Wordsworth, C. Selections from the Golden Treasury (Book 4) Selections from Browning: A Volume of Modern Poetry; A Volume of Modern Plays. Magazines The Atlantic Monthly Required for Outside Reading A minimum of fifteen minutes a day to be spent regularly if possible. The Dist each semester must include a Shake- spearean play, one or two modern plays, biography, essays, poetry, travel or scientific readings, as well as fiction. The books are to be chosen from the home reading lists and must be of more mature character than those accepted during the previous years. Required for Written English Chiefly serious essays of an expository or argumentative nature, based on the pupil's reading and experience. These are generally from 800 to 400 words in length. At least once each semester a composition of from 600 to 800 words is required. Considerable drill in precis writing and paraphrasing. 32 ANNUAL REPORTS Required for Grammar and Rhetoric No text -book used. Constant drill on technique, emphasizing clearness, force, and beauty of style, as well as closer co-ordination of paragraph and theme material. GRADE XII COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL Standards and Aims A. To emphasize grammatical and rhetorical principles al- ready taught, and to make such practical applications of them as to insure habitual accuracy of expresaion. B. To enable them to read a passage of fairly difficult prose and summarize it briefly and clearly. C. To encourage the reading of books and magazines that will prove a source of enjoyment throughout life and an inspiration to higher ideals. Text -Books A. Century Handbook of Composition B. Edgar's Minimum Course in Rhetoric C. Opdyke and Drew's Commercial English. Books for Class Study A. Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Shakespeare's "As You Like It" Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer"; Sheridan's "The Rivals" B. Macaulay's Essay on Johnson; Morley's Modern Essays. C. Blackmare's "Lorna Doone"; Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wake- field; Sabatini's "The Carolinian" D. Hyde's Modern Biography E. Forbes' Modern Verse Magazines The Magazine World. Required for Outside Reading Five to ten books chosen from the list published by the Na- tional Council of Teachers of English, at least half of the books to be non-fiction. Required for Written English The writing of book reviews, reports, essays, and letters. Required for Grammar and Rhetoric The exercises of Century Handbook supplemented by Edgar's Rhetoric used as review for grammar and rhetoric. TowN OF LExINGTON 33 READING Reading is the backbone of our educational program. Few of us realize the tremendous importance o£ reading and the effect it has on a child's success. If it were possible to know how many pupils failed in various subjects not from any weakness in those particular subjects, but because they can- not read readily and comprehensively it would surprise many of us. There are two phases of our work in reading which I wish briefly- to discuss. (1) the elimination of the alphabet system of teaching reading, (2) the importance of stressing silent reading. Many of us were taught reading by the so-called alpha- bet method. Therefore, it is only natural that we should question any change. Our present day method of teaching reading is based on the word, phrase or sentence method which, simply stated, means that a child is taught to form a mental picture of an entire word or phrase instead of being taught as formerly to recognize a word by the letters in it. No one meeting a friend stops to examine him in detail say- ing, "He has brown eyes, dark hair, etc., therefore it must be Mr. X." On the contrary, if the image fits the mental pic- ture of Mr. X as it has been formed there is immediate rec- ognition. In the sane manner the child beginning to read can be given a series of word or phrase pictures that he wilt rec- ognize again when t -hey occur in his reading. Therefore, the child who knows the alphabet will be handicapped in learning to read. The child who recognizes we at once has the advantage of one who must see w and c. The one who can recognize we go as a whole has still greater advantage, while the child who can recognize rc'e go to school in one reading has made still greater gain. The teaching of the alphabet, largely through the work in penmanship, is usually completed during the first school year after the child has been trained in forming proper eye habits of recognizing words and phrases. The use of phonics as an aid in teaching reading should be mentioned. There is sufficient evidence that phonetic training has value in helping the pupil to master new words. The ability to recognize the sound of certain symbols as et in get, atria in catch, ing in doing, makes the child better able to pronounce correctly those words which are so often miscalled. Children have many and varied needs for reading. The general needs are the same for the child as for the adult, dif- fering only in the maturity of the individual. We all recog- 34 ANNUAL REPORTS 1 exiny ton Public 6chookOverage Member -shift 19,20 -/9z7 troy taco 19f6 100, IGoo rasa: MOO At 1700 1678. 161,8 /860 1300'S" 159.1: 1100 MAO 19121 MtZ 1933 1931 taxi 1923 ►d27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 Zexingtan High School Average MemBerehy6 Grartea Ir toxII Melva 1920-1927 600 Soo. Sam mss. ax 1x? 489 Oa Soo zero loo O x$1 /8,l0 /9R1 1020 ISR3 /921- 192-6 Ae7 /S25 36 ANNUAL REPORTS nize that the most of our reading is done silently. Silent reading is an universal daily experience. Therefore, silent reading is stressed because it is the type of reading most used in life and is more economical in the point of time. We have much scientific proof in support of teaching si- lent. reading. By use of moving pictures taken of the eye while reading, we are able to show that the eye does not move smoothly across the page hut moves in jumps or steps. We know that poor readers take short steps a.nrl that good readers take long steps. We also know that oral reading steps are shorter and pauses are in general longer than in silent reading. This is because the slowness of the tongue holds back the eye. Under our present system of teaching reading we begin the teaching of silent reading in the first grade and gradually increase it in each higher grade. In general about one-fourth of the time in the first grade is devoted to silent reading and three-fourths to oral reading. The silent reading gradually replaces the oral reading so that by the time a pupil reaches the sixth grade about three-fourths of the time is given to silent reading and one-fourth to oral. A large part of this work in silent reading in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades is given to study of History, Geography and other subjects. Our methods of teaching reading are not a fad, but are founded on research and logic. We are attempting to teach the children "thought getting" instead of "word saying." Changing the emphasis from words to ideas is a new problem in education and a difficult one for oar teachers to meet. There is still a scarcity of text -books written from the view- point of idea -building. Most of the systems of reading over- emphasize words instead of ideas; and many of our policies in testing and promoting stress the importance of words. Teachers tend to meetthe demands of these policies. To maintain this proper proportion between words and ideas is the great problem that we are working upon in our reading at the present time, MEASURING THE RESULTS OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM The results of education are so diversified and indefinite that it is impossible to determine them accurately by any standard of measurement. Theoretically we may measure our systems of education by the extent to which they increase in- dividual production, happiness and the purpose to live in har- mony with other4, But in fact such matters as character and ideals are not measurable by any standards that we now possess. However, there are certain standards generally ap- Towx or LEXINGTON 37 plied to all sehool systems to determine their efficiency. In attempting to determine the success of the Lexington school system I shall apply the three following measures: I Results of tests. II Retention of pupils in school. III Records of High School graduates. RESULTS OF TESTS A common method of measuring the efficiency of a school system is the use of objective tests to determine the pupils' mastery of fundamental subjects. Throughout the state, during the past year t•he pupils in Grades III to VII, inclusive, were given tests in Arit•llmetic under the direction of the Boston University School of Edu- cation. Results of these tests show that our pupils rank very favorably in comparison with those from other schools. Also under the direction of the Harvard Graduate School of Education a series of reading tests was given to our pupils. These tests proved that under our present system of reading pupils are developing greater ability in this subject. Wherever the entrance age is determined chronologically there must always be a large degree of variability in any grade. Appropriate provision for meeting this variation in individual needs and abilities is one of the schools greatest problems. Another phase of this work so important in checking up the results of the school system is the use of tests devised by our principals. These tests cover the essentials common to all grades. They have been compiled from material of standard texts with a careful study of the main objectives of each sehool subject. In any community there usually exists certain opinions as to the superiority of one section of the town in comparison with another. In view of this fact it may be of interest to know that a recent tabulation of t•he standing of all of our pupils in the first year of the Junior High School has been completed. The average rank of all pupils from the different grade buildings was compared. These results show that there is praetically no variation in the aggregate rank of the pupils from the four sections of the town. RETENTION OF PUPILS IN SCHOOL Eliminations within the first six grades are negligible due to the state compulsory sehool attendance law-. Therefore, 38 ANNUAL REPORTS the ability of a school system to Hold its pupils is determined largely by the number who leave school after the sixth grade. Pupils leave school before completing the work in the Senior High School for various reasons—suc•h as—illness, men- tal deficiency, laziness, lack of home encouragement and in- ability of the school to meet the pupils' needs. The following table shows the number of pupils who left the Lexington schools during the year 1927: PUPIL4 LEAVING SCIiOOL-1927 Grades XI- X- IX- VIII- VII- VI - Reason XII XI X IX VIII VII Total Moved 3 10 11 7 8 9 48 Work 3 11 12 5 6 .... 37 Illness .,.. 2 ]. 1 1 2 7 Private School 3 7 4 4 .... 1 19 Trade School .... .... 1 1 2 Totals 9 30 29 18 15 12 113 It is evident from the above table that very few pupils finish their schooling with the completion of the sixth grade. The greatest elimination occurs in the ninth and tenth years, although the increase here is not marked. A bulletin issued by the United States Bureau of Educa- tion in 1924 gives the following data relative to school elimina- tion for the country as a whole: Elimination between Grades VI and VII approximately 14% Elimination for Grade VIII approximately 38% Elimination for Grade IX approximately 24% Elimination for Grades IX and XII approximately 17% In comparison with the country as a whole the success of the Lexington schools in retaining its pupils in much above the average. However, final judgment of the success of a school system should notbe based wholly upon its ability to retain pupils. Consideration must be given to the character of the education which the sehool provides for those who complete all the grades. This phase will be discussed under the following topie. RECORDS OF SCHOOL GRADUATES If it were possible to measure the efficiency of all pupils leaving the sehool system, it would furnish the most valuable TowN OF LEXINGTON 39 single basis for judging the school's success. Lack of data concerning pupils who have withdrawn makes such a meas- ure of success impossible. However, it is possible to obtain comprehensive information concerning the pupils who have graduated from. the high school. From the annual reports of the School Committee for the past six years, 1922-1927, it is possible to summarize the activities of the numbers of each graduating class for the year immediately following gradua- tion. SURVEY OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES OF 1922-1927 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL x'6 •,41, curriculum n. x '' x', c E d �a� vE Ea cxm dx x :Z brR•Ua r o6 bad College 98 52 .... .... 21 19 190 Commercial 10 33 78 27 4 152 Practical Arts or Genera! 4 22 15 11 1 53 Total 112 107 78 15 59 24 395 The following conclusions may be drawn from the above tables. I. Over one-half of the graduates from the college course go directly from High School to some school of higher educa- tion. About one-third continue their work either in Lexing- ton or in specialized schools, while 11% complete their edu- cation with high school graduation. II. More than one-half of the pupils completing the com- mercial course enter directly into that specialized work. Nearly one-third continue their education in some more ad- vanced school. III. Of the total number of pupils who graduated front the Practical Arts or General Course, about four-fifths have continued their education in other institutions, or have followed the line of work which they had pursued in high school. The small percentage of graduates who selected the Gen- eral or Practical Arts course is due to the fact that this course has been nffered in our sehools for only three years. Special mention should be made of the financial assistance in the form of scholarships available for graduates of our 40 ANNUAL REPORTS high school. This assistance is, in a Large measure, respon- sible for the number of boys and girls continuing their educa- tion in specialized schools. In studying these conclusions certain facts should be con- sidered, namely 1. Frequently pupils remain at home for a period before continuing their education. 2. Because of the great increase in high school at- tendance we have many pupils in high school ambitious to take the college course with no prospect of entering college. 3. The increase of college entrance requirements demands a higher grade of high school scholarship than formerly. Only such pupils as are mentally fit and who are industrious may be reasonably sure of meeting the present day standards for college admission. While the usual four years of preparation is sufficient for the pupil of exceptional ability, it is probably wise for pupils of only average ability to spend five years preparing for college. Students who prepare for college in private sehools usually spend a longer time than those preparing in the public high school. At its meeting in .January 1927 the committee on curriculum revision of the Massachusetts Head- masters' Club reported "Sixty percent of the pupils now en- tering college have taken five years to prepare for college." This means that over one-half of those entering college re- quired five years for the preparation that we are giving in four years. Of the total number of graduates during this period, 336 or 85% have continued their education or have entered spe- cialized employment for which the school prepared thein. This record is additional proof that the Lexington High ~School is providing adequately for the needs of its pupils. ABILITY OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO PASS COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS In the case of those pupils who have taken the college entrance examinations we have available the results of those examinations. The following table gives the results over a period of six years, from 1922 to 1927 inclusive. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 NUMBERS AND PERCENTS OF S17CCESS AND FAILURE IN COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS LEXINGTON mon SCHOOL -1922-1927 No. of No. Subjects Exams Passed English 50 47 History 19 17 Mathematics 100 88 Chemistry 30 24 Physics 5 5 Latin 22 20 French 60 52 Passed 94 89 88 80 •100 91 87 No. Failed 3 2 12 6 2 9 8 13 Failed 6 11 12 20 TOTAL. 286 253 90 33 10 Percent of Board Examinees receiving a rank of 60-100 63% those examinations for which pupils were Percent of Lexington pupils receiving a rank of 60-100 90% Thio table includes only recommended by the school. In interpreting the above table one should consider the possible variation in college entrance standards due in a great measure to the increased number of college applicants and the subsequent change in the character of the applicants. Although the College Entrance Board endeavors to maintain a consistent standard in the annual examinations, it is impossible to prevent variations in difficulty from year to year. However, over a period of six years these variations will balance each other. In addition to the number of pupils who enter college by examination Lexington High School has been sending to college a large number of boys and girls by certificate. Until recently, Harvard and Radcliffe accepted for admission any pupil who ranked among the first seventh in his class. Such pupils are not recorded in the table above although they naturally ranked among the best in their elasses. Although this method of college entrance has been discontinued, it should be considered in the interpretation of the above table. GUIDANCE The interest around which all school activities center is the child and his development. Increasingly the emphasis is placed upon the need of adapting the school to the individual child. Each year more time is being given to individual help and guidance throughout the school system. 42 ANNUAL REPORTS In the Junior High School the pupil must first ntake defin- ite selection of subjects. Therefore, special mention should be made of the excellent. work in Guidance which our Junior High School is doing. This work has my hearty support. The following report of the principal of the Junior High School well illustrates the character of this work as it now exists "The Primary Function of the Junior High School is 'Ed- ucationnl Guidance'. The curriculum of the Junior High School must safeguard the fundamental subjects that are continued from the elemen- tary school program and, at the same time, gradnally increase subjects and experiences that reveal and anticipate educational and vocational opportunities that are to come. All pupils of the seventh and eighth grades must study these fundantental subjects and at the same time 'try out' and `explore' other subjects that test their aptitudes, interests and capacities in anticipation of the definite placement that will oc- cur in the ninth year. The ninth year choice is not blindly made. The pupil has already found out what type of work he likes and whether he is likely to sueeeed in it. He has had an opportunity to recognize bis own strength and weaknesses. He has taken stock of the price he must pay for success in any chosen field. Guidance, however, is a more comprehensive problem than the mere `directed study' of educational and vocational oppor- tunities. Junior High School students are at the habit-forming age. rf possible, the school must try to guide a pupil in form- ing right habits of health, of citizenship, of worthy home mem- bership. of use of leisure time, and of character building. Old types of organization stressed external discipline. To- day, educators recognize that boys and girls are individuals, not mechanical parts of a system. True physical, mental and char- acter growth must be the result of an inner development of self- respect, self-control and personal responsibility. In a guidance program the following steps are definitely followed with relation to each studeint problem. While the pupil tries out his own powers, the faculty tries to understand his brine conditions. his health habits, his dispo- sition, his previous school record, his present school record, his associations, his reactions to various types of work, his talents and leisure tendencies evidenced by his choice of clubs, These clubs offer musical, artistic, debating, dramatic, hand work, ad- ditional study and other opportunities, The enriched program of studies, the variety of dubs. the student government activities, the enlarged scope of the athletic TOWN or LEximeroN 43 program, entailing an opportunity for all rather than a chosen few, the weekly assemblies and all other extra curricular activi- ties of the school foster and give recognition to strength df character, qualities of leadership, dependability, good judgment, poise, resourcefulness, ability to make and keep friends, good sportsmanship, loyalty and keenness of perception. Guidance classes under the leadership of trained teachers, survey the educational and vocational field as a whole, study the Senior High School program of studies, study the entrance re- quirements and courses offered in representative types of more advanced institutions of learning, study continuation and eve- ning school opportunities, for those who cannotcomplete a Sen- ior High School program, thus giving as broad a view as possi- ble of educational opportunities available. Guidance in the Junior High School seeks to postpone a final choice of a life career in favor of better preparation and better understanding of self and opportunities available. Does this guidance work pay! A study of Senior High School record books would indicate that it does. Practically every case of a student now failing in the Sophomore, Junior or Senior Year of the Senior High School could be classified un- der one of the following groups: 1. Students entering from outside schools. 2. Over -age pupils, unable to pass certain standard sub- jects in the Junior High School curriculum, who in the opinion of the faculty would profit by pursuing a limited type of pro- gram in the Senior High School as special students. These stu- dents are treated as emergency cases and are not granted a Jun- ior High School certificate and so are not eligible to a Senior High School diploma. 3. Students whose Junior High School record, while meet- ing the passing requirement., was weak and whose previous school record was weak. The Guidance Department advised a. change of program, but the advice was not followed by the home. Teachers of both schools feel that there will be fewer cases of failure, repetition, discipline cases, discouragement and 'drop- outs' if the final guidance recommendations are accepted by the parents. Ithas been ssid by members of the Senior High School fac- ulty that there are fewer `misfits' in the Sophomore Class than in any class in the school, due to the fact that students, parents and teachers are more and more recognizing and supporting the guidance program." RECOMMENDATIONS Our objectives for the coming year are, in general, the con- tinuation of the work already mentioned in niy reports, with 44 ANNUAL REPORTS special emphasis upon the revision of the curriculum and the adaptation of our work to the needs of the individual child. Briefly I have outlined the following problems which should have careful consideration this coming year. I. Installing a new heating plant at the Hancock School. The present heating system requires the use of four fur- naces and one boiler, which of necessity means a Iarge consump- tion of coal and extra janitor service. By replacing the present system with a modern two -boiler plant, the building would be heated more satisfactorily and the saving in fuel and janitor service would justify the initial expense, II. Future use of the Old Adams School or Adams Annex. Definite plans should be made as to the future use of the so-called Adams Annex. It seems to be the prevailing opinion that this building will eventually be discarded. If this policy is adopted, it would seem unwise to continue to make further improvements. At present the building is below modern stand- ards of safety and sanitation. But if its use is continued, the interior, including the stairs and toilets, should be renovated, electric lights should be installed throughout and several new blackboards provided. It is imperative that a decision as to the use or disuse of this building be made, since the whole matter affects our building program in the future. III. The future growth of our school population and its effect upon our building program. IV. The need of inore adequate libraries for the Junior High School and Senior High School. CONCLUSION Increasingly the public schools is being put to the test to determine if it is meeting the standards and needs of our pres- ent day life. I believe that the standard of the Lexington schools is high. In large measure this is due to the efficiency and excellent spirit of the teachers in our schools. It is a pleasure to be associated with such a teaching staff. I am furthermore appreciative of the help given, to me by the School Committee and of the lati- tude allowed me in the performance of my duties. Respeetfully submitted, THOMAS S. GRINALE, Superintendent. TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN December 31, 1927. 45 MR. THOMAS S. GRINDLE, SUPERINTENDENT of SCHOOLS, LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir: I hand you herewith a brief report of my findings as School Physician. Number of pupils examined since opening of schools 2,011 Number of pupils with defective teeth 687 Number of pupils with palpable cervical glands 1485 Number of pupils with diseased tonsils and adenoids 80 Number of pupils with defective heart 63 Number of pupils with defective lungs 8 Number of pupils with corrected teeth 336 Number of pupils with corrected tonsils and adenoids 119 Number of pupils not successfully vaccinated 102 A few words of explanation of the above figures are in or- der : The large number of children with palpable cervical glands simply means that number have glands that can be felt in the neck and they are an indication of past or present infection of teeth and tonsils mostly. Under defective heart are included all cases with abnormal heart sounds, many of which are probably functional only and of no significance, but as itis impossible to be sure which are organic and which functional, all abnormalties are noted. The only glaring defect noted is the large number of children allowed to attend our public schools not vaccinated, when t•he public safety as well as the law requires them all to be vaccinated. Many are clear eases of evasion of the law because parents either are afraid to have their children vaccinated, or are conscientious objectors and go to some doc- tor who is willing to sign a statement that the child is not a fit subject for vaccination, when it is obvious to any doctor that the child is perfectly healthy and should be vaccinated. There are now so many unvaccinated children in our public schools that if a chance ease of small -pox should appear in the town many cases would be sure to result among those unvaccinated. In the present state of our knowledge about vaccination against small -pox it is gross ignorance to object to it, and gross negligence for a parent to neglect to have a child sue - 46 ANNUAL, REPORTS cessfuIly vaccinated. A physician's statement that a child has been vaccinated, when that vaccination was unsuccessful, is not enough—it means nothing unless the child was success- fully vaccinated, and every physician should see to it that every child he vaccinates is repeatedly vaccinated till it takes successfully or shows an immune reaction, and the school authorities should see that the law is Lived up to. The poorly vaccinated areas in the United States are having extensive outbreaks of small -pox in recent years, with many fatal cases. I feel obliged to urge parents to cooperate better with the school authorities to get these unvaccinated children successfully vaccinated. It is a surgically clear pro- cedure today and devoid of harm. Last year several hundred school children were im- munized against Diphtheria. As about 15% are not usually completely immunized by one treatment, we intend to Schick - test these children and complete the immunization of those found not completely immunized as well as immunize any others whose parents desire it done. To be able to immunize susceptible persons against such a dread disease as diphtheria is a great boon, and all children of school and pre-school age, when they are most susceptible to the disease, should be im- munized. This again is a harmless procedure. I wish to thank all who have so willingly cooperated to make my work so pleasant at the schools. Respectfully submitted, Wm. L. BARNES, M. D., School Phybictan. REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE December 31, 1927. MR. THOMAS S. GRINDLE, SUPEIUNTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear 'Sir: I herewith submit my third report as School Nurse in Lexington. As soon as school opens in September the School Doctor, assisted by the Nurse, gives a physical examination to each child. All defects are noted and a notice sent to the Parents. The Nurse then starts her follow-up work. A home visit is made and advice given as to the best way to correct these TOWN' OP LExINGTON 47 defects. The teacher is also given a notice of the defeet and is able to help in many ways. Knowing a defeet in a child helps a teacher to understand any peculiarity the child might have resulting from such condition. A great many- children have defective teeth. We are fortunate enough to have our own Dental Clinic so there is no excuse for a child going without care of the teeth. There were 310 children treated at the Clinic last year. This year we also have a dental hygienist who cleans the teeth. A great many tonsil and adenoid defects have been cor- rected. This was due to the work of ,the Public Health As- sociation as they held two clinics during the summer. Parents are beginning to realize more the harm. that can be done to a child's health as a result of bad tonsils. Each teacher carries on some form of health work which educates the child in the right health habits. Health plays were given in all the schools last year. The Nurse weighs and measures each child and the children 10% or more underweight are put into a group for special attention. These underweight children may have defects which we try to correct or it may be poor health habits. One of our greatest problems is lack of sleep. The State Clinic for underweight children made us a second visit last spring and the re-examination showed that all but one child showed signs of improvement. Many under- weight children were sent away to summer health camps. Eyes and ears are tested each year and many visits are made to the hospital for correction. Like so many towns last winter we were unfortunate enough to have many cases of scarlet fever. This kept the doctor and nurse busy as we had individual inspection every morning in all class rooms where there had been any case. Home visits were made to all absentees. In this way we were able to keep track of all eases and contacts. The principle work of the School Nurse is to see that the child is physically fit for school. 7 z77 Number of children inspected in school Number of children given Brat aid 104 Number of children excluded from school 82 Number of home visits made 564 Number of children inspected at home 57 Number of children taken to hospitals 17 Respectfully submitted, ELSIE G. WELTOH, R. N. 48 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER Mr. THOMAS S. GRiNDLE, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, LExINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir: Number of calls at homes Number of truants Number of court cases December 31, 1927. 345 62 4 One truant was put on probation, Two were sent to Chelmsford County Training School. One has been released on probation. Respectfully submitted, ELBIE G. WELTCH, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49 ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS DECEMER 31, 1927 Name Irving F. Sherwood F. Evelyn Brown Lucile DeReynolds Anne L. Forsyth Grace P. French Carolyn Gower Bertha V. Hayward Cora D. Leighton N. Elizabeth Lyons Helen McIntyre Betsey H. Morton Elea W. Regeatein Ruth A. Walcott Elizabeth Walton Lester W. Dearborn (Part time) Hazel W, Hargrove Mary C. Lusk Merrill F. Norlin Edmund R. Johnson GIadys M. Anderson Beatrice T. Cummings Miriam Ewart Dorothy L. Fish Eunice 11. Harvey Elizabeth Haseltine Harriet J. Hodgkins Ivy McQranahan Gertrude M. Miller Annie M. Nickerson Emily W. Payson Muriel A. Rollins Laura Sweet 'Ursula E. Tetreau Blanche L. Whepley Ethelyn Haslam SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Principal Sub -Master Geog., Type. English, Law English Science English History Latin English History Stenography, Mathematics French Bookkeeping Mechanical Drawing Type. Clerk m $.4, .� a N. H. State Col, 2 Chandler Secre. 1 Emerson Col. --- Smith College 6 Wellesley Col. 16 Wheaton Col. 1 Univ. of Maine 9 Radcliffe Col. 9 Radcliffe Col. 1 Bostpn =Univ. 1 Simmons Col. 4 Mt. Holyoke Col. 19 Wellesley Col. 7 Boston Univ, — 368 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Principes] Mo. State Nor. 16 610 Asst. Principal Wesleyan Univ. 1 Science Dartmouth Col. — History Bridgew'r Nor. 3 English Brldgew'r Nor. — Engllsh Wellesley Col, 3 Latin Wheaton Col. 2 English Brldgew'r Nor. — Science Wheaton Col. — English Gloucester Tr. 7 Drawing New. Sch. Design 2 Commercial Simmons Co!. 4 Hist., Music Salem Nor. — Math. Plymouth Nor. 3 Math. Moses Brown S. — Hlst., Guld. Radcliffe Col. 2 French, History Bates Co]. — Math. Salem Nor. 12 Household Arts Fram'gham Nor. 1 50 Fiore R. Hall Elsie E. Williams Margaret L. Lyman Anne E. Curtin Etta M. Taylor Margaret R, Waddell Dorothy Stack Mary C. Killay Louise M. Gilpatrick Viola J. Cashman Annette O'Neil Catherine Tobin Maud E. Adlington Elizabeth L. Facey Marion J. Keyes Jennie F, Blodgett Viola M. Tellier Arlene E. Rowe Mabel B. Cook Neva G. Mitchell Margaret B. Noyes Mamie E. Sllverthorn Harriet S. French Olive M. Strangman Mildred Davis Frances P. Ferguson Katherine Hennessy Lida 13. Kelley Marion H. Jubb Elsie M. Philbrlck Juliet Morehouse Ruth E. Morrison Gertrude C. O'Brien Elizabeth L. Call May E. Towlr. Alice F, Tucker Martha L. Lane Ruth Sudbury ANNUAL REPORTS ADAMS SCHOOL Principal Grade 1 I II II III III & IV IV v V VI Opportunity HANCOCK SCHOOL Principal Grade I II II III III IV V V VI MUNROE SCHOOL Prin. & Grade VI Grade I II III IV V Opp. Asst, PARKER SCHOOL Principal & Grade VI Grade I II III IV V Opp, Gorham Normal 1 Fram'gham Nor. I Oneonta Nor. — No. Adams Nor. — Voohree'e Nor. 14 Bridgew'r Nor. 3 Fitchburg Nor. 1 Fitchburg Nor. 1 Machlas Nor. — Salem Nor. 1 No. Adams Nor. 1 Bridgew'r Nor. 2 343 28 27 36 32 32 21 36 30 13 40 19 Simmons Col, 9 361 Fram'gham Nor. 1 31 Fitchburg Nor. 2 29 Brldgew'r Nor. 33 39 Lowell Nor, 1 8T Leslie School 1 38 Fram'gham Nor. 1 31 Quincy Tr, 25 42 Bridgew'r Nor. 10 36 Fram'gham Nor. 2 26 No. Adams Nor. 13 43 From. Nor. 2 Pram. Nor. No. Adams No. Salem Nor. Castine Nor. Fitchburg Nor. — Presque Isle Nor. 2 Wheelock Tr. 2 10 Plymouth Nor. 5 Bridgew'r Nor. — Farm'gton Nor. Gorham Nor. I Brldgew'r Nor. — Gloucester Tr. 8 Lowell Nor. 1 SUPERVISORS AND SPECIAL TEACHERS Richard Crawley Helen F. Libby A. Irving Dodge Alice F'. Clarke Helen F, Spooner Alyce E. Fenton Evelyn E. Follicle Physical Education Physical Education Manual Arta Household Arts Music Drawing Penmanship Springfield Tr. 1 Bos, Sch. of P, E. 2 Mass. State C'rse 2 Fram'gham Nor. 2 Fram'gham Nor. 1 New Sch. Design 1 Salem Nor. 1 253 39 35 36 33 51 40 19 220 30 44 42 25 32 81 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr, W. L. Barnes 365 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington 51 Tel. Lex. 0410 SCHOOL NURSE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER Elsie G. Weltch 16 Bailey Road, Arlington AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson 48 Forest Street, Lexington Tel. Art. 1915-M Tel. Lex. 0472-M 52 ANNUAL REPORTS COURSES TAKEN BY LEXINGTON TEACHERS DURING THE YEAR 1927 Bertha V. Hayward Grace P. French Helen I, McIntyre Ruth A. Walcott N. Elizabeth Lyons Anne L. Forsyth a Carolyn Gower Evelyn Brown Cora D. Leighton Lucile DeReynolds Elizabeth Walton Betsy H. Morton Mary C. Lusk Gladys M. Anderson Beatrice T. Cummings Miriam Ewart Eunice R. Harvey Elizabeth Hazeltine Harriet Hodgkins Ivy McGranahan Gertrude Miller Annie Nickerson SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL American History, Yale S Univ. Films Electron Theory of Valence American History, Yate S University Films Modern French Gram- mar U Modern Novel Nineteenth Century Novelists Commercial Art American Economic History Latin P English History Educa- tion Philosophy High School Commer- cial Education Education for Charac- ter tate University Extension Course Boston University tate University Extension Course nlverslty of Chicago Radcliffe College Boston University rivate Boston University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Boston University Harvard University JUNIOR HIGH SCHOO Background of Moder Literature The English Romantic Poets History of Medieval & Modern Art Commercial Art American Government Constitutional Law Education for Citizen- ship Philosophy Contemporary Litera- ture English Grammar Teaching of English In the Junior High School Principles of Geog- raphY Appreciation of Music Appreciation of Music Commercial Art Background of Modern Literature The English Romantic Poets American History n Boston University. Boston University Harvard Universltl Harvard University University of California University of California University of California University of Vermont University of Vermont Boston University Boston University Boston University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Boston University Boston University State University Extension Course Merrill F. Norlin Emily W. Payson Laura Sweet Ursula Tetreau Blanche Whepley Viola Cashman Catherine Tobin Flora R. HaI1 Neva G. Mitchell Mamie Silverthorn Harriet French Elizabeth Facey Mabel Cook Marion Reyes Maud E. Adlington Olive M. Strangman Juliet Morehouse Marion Jubb - Frances P. Ferguson Elsie Phiibrlck Katherine Hennessy TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 Psychology of Junior' High School Pupil University of Rochester Guidance in the Junior High School University of Rochester Supervision in the Junior High School University of Rochester Junior High School Ad- ministration Univeralty of Rochester The History of Educa- tion University of Rochester The Individual Child and Its Needs Boston University Vocational Counsel/111g and Organisation Harvard University Occupational Informa- tion. nforma- tion. Research Surveys Harvard University Principles of Second- ary Education Harvard University Vocational Guidance Harvard University History of Art Harvard University Modern English Drama State University Extension Course ADAMS SCHOOL Teaching of tary English Woodwork Teaching of tary English Elemen- Boston University Private Elemen- Boston University HANCOCK SCHOOL English History Boston University Elementary English Boston University Teaching Elementary School Subjects Harvard University Silent Reading Harvard University Demonstration Course Harvard University Education for Charas• ter Harvard University Teaching Elementary School Subjects Harvard University Elementary English Boston University Story Telling Boston University Educational Measure- ments Harvard University MUNROE SCHOOL Supervision of Instruc- tion Elementary English Geography Elementary English Primary Reading Woodworking Individual Child and His Needs Silent Reading Meth- ods Boston University Boston University Boston University Boston University North Adams Normal School Waltham Continuation School Boston University State University Extension Course 54 Marion Davis Lida B, Kelley May E. Towle Alice F. Tucker Martha L. Lane Ruth Sudbury Ruth Morrison A. Irving Dodge Helen Libby Alice C. Clarke Alyce E. Fenton Ethelyn Haslam Helen F. Spooner ANNUAL DEPORTS Teaching in Elemen- tary Schools The Elementary Schools Measurement of Intelli- gence English Literature, Bacon to Arnold American Literature from 1860 Children's Literature Teaching Music in Primary Grades English PARKER SCHOOL Methods of Teaching Elementary English American History Manual Training Improvement of Teach- ing Thru Supervision SPECIAL Vocational Guidance Danish Gymnastics Children's Clothing Interior Decoration Color — Decoration - Crafts Singer Sewing Machine White School Domes- tic Arts Music Appreciation Elementary Course in Harmony Teachers College, C. Uj Teachers College, C. TJ Teachers College, C. U. Teachers College, C. U. Teachers College, C. U. Teachers College, C. U. Teachers College, C. U. Colby College Boston University Boston University State University Extension Course Private Boston University Harvard University Boston Sch. Physical Education Women's Educ. Ind. Union Mase. Normal Art Sch. Mass. Normal Art Sch. Singer Machine Co. White Machine Co. Harvard University Roston University TowN of LEXINGTON' 55 PRIZES -1927 SENIOR HIGH. SCHOOL Clapp Oral Prize Phoebe Ostrom Nichols Clapp Essay Prize Phoebe Ostrom Nichols George O. •Smith Essay Prizes 1 Albert Noyes Webster 2. Nancy Nichols 1. William Edward McCarron 2. Helen Beatrix Terhune 1. Queenie M. Boyajlan 2. Phoebe Ostrom Nichols 3. Dorothy Reed Foster Washington and Franklin MedalQueenie M. Boyajian Phoebe Ostrom Nichols Blake Prizes French Medals JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL French Medals .... 1. Elinor Perry 2. Ruth Peabody 3. Jean Longland Adams School Hancock School Munroe School ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS French Medals 1. Mary F. McCue 2. Cleora C. Hatch 3. Chrietopher 3. Fleming 1. Dexter A. Smith 2. Mary E. Redman 3. Mildred M. Roberts 1. Niles Bond 2. Warren Butters 2. Paul Stevens l 3. Nathan Dane 1. Ilah A. Melanson 2. Florence F. Tibbetts 3. John F. Selmer Putnam Prize Dexter A. Smith Parker School Hancock School DISTRIBUTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS BY COURSES ---1927-1928 College Commercial Practical Arts Total Grade X 65 62 38 165 Grade XI 38 46 27 111 Grade XII and Post Graduates 35 38 19 92 Total 138 146 84 338 56 ANNUAL REPORTS DISTRIBUTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS BY SUBJECTS Grade Grade x XI 1. English 164 109 2. French 58 31 3. Latin 55 15 4. American History 4 5. World History 5 70 6. Plane Geometry 65 2 7. Advanced Geometry 32 8. Advanced Algebra 1 28 9. Solid Geometry and Trig- onometry 10. Stenography 11. Typewriting 12. Commercial Geography 13. Bookkeeping 14. Commercial Law 15. Biology 16. Chemistry 17. Physics 18. Practical Physics 19. Manual Arts 20. liousehold Chemistry 21. Household Arts 22. Economics 23. Drawing 24. Mechanical Drawing 25. Music 26. Orchestra 27. Physica] Education Subject Grade P. G. Total XII 82 2 367 26 3 118 12 1 83 78 1 83 1 1 77 2 69 32 1 3 33 6 6 13 10 23 69 33 20 1 123 90 3 3 96 80 34 13 1 128 1 19 20 77 1 78 15 20 2 37 1 6 3 10 2 32 2 36 26 19 14 59 31 1 32 12 8 7 1 28 27 27 22 10 9 1 42 28 19 16 62 45 26 26 97 7 6 2 1 16 161 105 78 2 346 WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE DOING Class of 1927 Hazel Adler John Hancock Life Insurance Co. Domenico Jack Allis Massachusetts Institute of Technology Venezia Amaru Boston University William Andrews Wentworth Institute Clayton Bailey 3. A. Readon, Jr. Althea Baidwdn Perry -Kindergarten Normal School Helen Balfour Married Lewis Ballard Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Elizabeth Barnes Northfield Seminary David Bjorkgren Lexington Hardware & Supply Co. Thelma Bowlby H. B. Osgood TOWN OF LEXINGTON WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE DOING—Continued Queenie M. Royajfan Allan B. Croke Co. Sarah Brodsky Stenographer Katherine Brown Posse -Nissen School Ruth Buckley At home Gertrude Cochrane Standard University Corr. Course Jesse Condfnho At home Mabel Crooks. Wdlliam R. Greeley Ruth Dalrymple Symmes Arlington Hospital Mario DaRu Art Student Lewis Eaton Massachusetts Institute of TeChnotogy Anna Emerson Lesley School Ida Erwin Shawmut Business Service Charles Fischer Chaffrey Junior College Louise Fischer Lasetl Seminary Dorothy Foster Salem Normal School Mildred Gaffney Post -Graduate Roland Greeley Harvard College Dorothy Harkins John Hancock Life Insurance Co. Mary Hata Radcliffe College Laura Hunneman At home Roger Jackson University of Rochester Mary Kathleen Kelly New England Telephone Co. Veronica Kelly Post -Graduate Mary Lichtenberg Boston Trade School for Girls Gustave Henry LidbergTufts College Margaret Linton Post -Graduate Clifton Locke Wentworth Institute Mildred Lynah John A. Page Phyllis Maynard Bradford Academy Ruth Maynard Salem Normal School William McCarron Post Graduate Margaret McCullough Library Bureau Catherine Mclsaac Burdett College John McPeake Post -Graduate Philip Melody Cambridge Latin High School Leighton Mlles Wentworth Institute Laura Moakley Post -Graduate Charles Moloy Boston Pace Institute Hazel Murray Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Theresa Napoli John H. Devine Alfred Nelson Kosten Pace Institute Agnes Neville Pierce Shorthand School Nancy Nichols Wellesley College Phoebe Nia'ho]s Smith College Dana Norris Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Arthur O'Sullivan Salesman 57 58 ANNI'AL. R•EPOItirs WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE DOING—Continued Anna Pedu]Ia Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Frank Perkins Massachusetts Agricultural College Martha Petterson Bookkeeper, N. E. Telephone Co. Alton Phelps Bryant and Stratton Commercial Scitooll Noel Phelps Massachusetts Agricultural School Michael Picciani Frank Ready's Tog Shop Ethel Plouff Training for Nurse Herbert Betiding At home Ruth Raymond Mount Holyoke College Pauline Rice Winthrop Community Hospital John Russell At home Rose Semonian New England Telephone Co. Leonice Shipp Salem Normal School Evelyn Small Harris & Sprague Sarah Smith Boston School of Physical Education William Spellenburg Mechanic Apprentice Elizabeth Sullivan New England Telephone Co. Anna Sumner Hodgson. Kennard & Company Inc. Ellen Swan Burdett College Joseph Elwyn SwanJoseph Swan, Real Estate John Sweeney Boston Trade School Marjorie Temple Stenographer, Harvard University Helen Beatrfx TerhuneCambridge Botanical Supply Co. Margaret 'IlhompsonLexington Tax Collector's Office Louis Tropeano Northeastern University Ruth Tucker Vesper -George School Josephine van GernertStenographer, Harvard University Albert Webster Harvard Co]Iege Isabel Webster Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Margaret Webster Acadia College Lillian Wilkinson Federal Mutual Insurance Co. Barbara Yates Burdett College Changes ht Teaching Staff in 1927 School New Teachers Transfers Senior High 2 1 Junior High 7 Adams 3 2 Hancock Munroe 4 Parker 3 Special Totals 19 3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SUMMER SCHOOL -1927 Results 59 Pupils— Grades Enrolled Incomplete Passed Trial Failed IV 30 5 5 13 7 V 24 1 11 9 3 VI 25 2 9 13 1 Total 79 8 25 35 11 MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education) School Year Ending June 30, 1927 Pupils Enrolled: Boys Girls Total Elementary 804 688 1,492 High 242 294 536 Total 1,046 982 2,028 Non-resident pupils (including State Wards) who attended the schools for not less than half the school year 17 94 111 Aggregate Attendance 245,747 88,473 334,220 Average Daily Attendance 1,341 480 1,821 Average Number of Days the Public Schools were Actually In session 183 185 Average Membership 1,428 505 1,933 Sehool Parker Hancock Monroe Adams junior High Totals 1926 Forward LEXINGTON SCHOOL SAVINGS December 31, 1926. No. Deposits 54 16 2,697 99 16 6,622 68 6 2,845 131 29 4,100 43 64 1,861 x� 16 18 8 37 73 c �o 0 4090.66 2,012.77 1,083.99 1,435.91 893.68 F !a g $7.34 7.71 2.91 16.29 35.67 0 5 ;683.32 2,006.06 1,081.68 1.419.62 857.91 385 131 17,025 152 46,117.91 469.92 46,047.99 2,048 268 37,696 358 17,091.39 173.95 16,917.44 Grand Totals 2,433 399 54,721 510 423,209.20 4243.87 422,965.48 TOWN REPORT INDEX Elective Officers Appointive OSicers Lexington Town Records Committees Appointed at Various Town Meetings Warrant for Town Meeting, Jan. 31, 1927 Special Town Meeting, Jan. 31, 1927 Warrant far Town Meeting, March 7, 1927 Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers, Mar. 7, 1927 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 14, 1927 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 28, 1927 Warrant for Town Meeting, Sept. 22, 1927 Town Meeting, Sept. 22, 1927 Report of the Committee on New Town Office Building By -Law Relative to Establishing Rate for Use of Water Warrant for Town Meeting, December 8, 1927 Town Meeting, December 8, 1927 Committee Reports Appropriation Committee Town Clerk, Report of Births Recorded for the Year 1927 Marriages Recorded for the Year 1927 Deaths Recorded for the Year 1927 Health Officer, Report of Health Inspector, Report of Milk Inspector, Report of Animal Inspector, Report of Dental Clinic, Report of SIaughtering Inspector, Report of Plumbing Inspector, Report of Middlesex County Extension Service Moth Superintendent, Report of Forest Fire Warden, Report of Wire Inspector, Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of Building Inspector, Report of Town Counsel, Report of 3 4 7 9 11 15 22 26 35 40 43 49 54 56 59 63 68 69 76 81 85 86 87 89 91 92 93 94 96 97 98 99 101 102 INDEX Police Department, Report of 106 Superintendent of Parks, Report of Y06 Superintendent of Streets, Report of 111 Town Engineer, Report of 113 Superintendent of Water and Sewer Department, Report of 117 Town Treasurer, •Report of 128 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 127 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 1927, Report of 134 Superintendent of Public Works, Report of 136 Selectmen, Report of 141 Jury List 148 Planning Board, Report of 151 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 154 Fire Engineer, Report of 155 Assessors, Report of 157 Tax Collector, Report of 161 Librarian. Report of 162 Trustees Cary Memorial Library, Report of 169 Library Treasurer, Report of 171 Town Accountant, Report of Treasurer's Receipts 173 Departmental Expenditure 178 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT School Committee for 1927, Report of 3 School Committee Organization, Report of 4 School Committee, Report of 6 Financial Statement 9 Superintendent, Report of 10 School Physician, Report of 45 School Nurse, Report of 46 Attendance Officer, Report of 48 Roster of Teachers 49 ASSESSING VALUA TIONS, 1 928 Resident Non -Resident 157 167