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Home My WebLink About1930-Annual Report • r ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF ��04�M®Rt,4o�4` 3 9 \ �a uta" , A k � til Z`��151 V�f I! �I� ♦1 h yp�f'�i f i� eF Illi .z i- may. .:: "�^jrt �., Lexington, Massachusetts • Year 1930 Somerville Printing Company 1931 t TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS March 1930 to March 1931 SELECTMEN Albert H. Burnham, '31, Chairman Hallie C. Blake, '32 Theodore A Custance, '33 Clarence Shannon, '32 Robert P. Trask, '33 Town Treasurer Dr John H Kane Town Clerk Dr John H Kane Collector of Taxes Byron C Earle School Committee James Stuart Smith, '31 (Chairman) Howard S. 0. Nichols, '32 • .Minnie A. Glynn, '33 Cemetery Commissioners Edward Wood, '32 (Chairman) John E A Mulliken, '31 George H Gibson, '33 Trustees of Public Trusts Waldo F Glidden, '32 Howard S. 0. Nichols, '34 John F. Turner, '36 Moderator Robert H Holt Constables Patrick J Maguire John C Russell Planning Board Frederick L. Emery, '32 (Chairman) C Edward Glynn, '31 William D Milne, '31 Edgar F Scheibe, '32 J. Henry Duffy, '33 Clarence H. Cutler, '33 Field Drivers Edward C Maguire John C. Russell 4 ANNUAL REPORTS Director, Middlesex County, Bureau of Agriculture and Economics Edward P Merriam APPOINTED OFFICERS Animal Inspector Dr Chester L. Blakely Assessors Walter G. Black (Chairman) Eugene G Kraetzer !Charles E. Ferguson Assistant Assessors Frederick J. Spencer SJohn O'Connor William Paxton Assistant Town Clerk and Clerk,Selectmen Helen C. Whittemore Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Waldo F. Glidden, '32 Howard S. O. Nichols, '34 .John F Turner, '36 Building Inspector John F Tibbetts Burial Agent Arthur A Marshall Cary Memorial Library,Librarian Miss Marian P Kirkland Cary Memorial Library,Assistants Miss Helen E.Muzzey Miss Katherine Buck ,Miss Dorothy B Wentworth Miss Claire Ball Miss Emma 0 Nichols (East Lexington Branch) Cary Memorial Library,Janitor Horace M. Howard Cary Memorial Library,Treasurer Rev. R. Mitchell Rushton Constables Charles E. Moloy Charles E Wheeler Dental Clinic Committee *Mrs Robert H Holt Mrs Hugh D.McLellan Mrs.Roger Long Thomas S. Grindle *Resigned—Mrs Holt. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 Fence Viewers John T. Cosgrove Frederick J. Spencer Fire Engineers Edward W Taylor Norman C Hooper Edward F Buttrick Forest Warden and Tree Warden Osborne J Gorman Gammell Legacy income,Trustees acting with Dept. of Public Welfare Mrs Henry C Davis ;Mrs.Richard Whittemore Health Officer Dr William L. Barnes Health Inspector Russell I. Prentiss Lockup Keepers John C. Russell James J. Sullivan Measurers of Grain Moses F. Wilbur Measurer of Wood,Bark and Manure John E Kelley /Harold I Wellington Milk Inspector Russell I. Prentiss Moth Dept.Superintendent Osborne J. Gorman Odorless Cart,Charge of Peter Canessa Police Officers James J Sullivan (Chief) Patrick J.Maguire (Deputy Chief) John C Russell (Sergeant) Edward C Maguire Thomas C. Buckley William C. O'Leary Henry Harvey James Lima Forrest Knapp Edward J. Lennon John W. Rycroft John M Barry George E Smith Francis T Neal, Jr Park Superintendent John J Garrity Plumbing Inspector Andrew T. Bain Public Works,Superintendent William S Scamman 6 ANNUAL REPORTS Registrars of Voters George M. Davis, '33 (Chairman) Leon H. Truesdell, '32 George H.Lowe, '31 John H.Kane (Clerk) Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles E. Hadley Slau.ghter inspector George A.Warner Stone Building,Janitor John E Garmon Superintendent of Streets Robert H. White Superintendent of Water and Sewer Departments Albert A. Ross Town Accountant Charles F. Pierce Town Counsel Sydney R.Wrightington Town Engineer John T. Cosgrove Town Hall Janitor Charles E Moloy Town Hall Janitor, (Assistant) Philip E. Leaf Weighers (Public) William E. Mulliken John E. A. Mulliken Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington William Bierenbroodspot Albert Bierenbroodspot Peter Stevens Rupert H Stevens Moses F. Wilbur John E. Kelley Edward F. Smith Miss Lillian McClure Miss Helen E Lawson Wire inspector Louis W Bills TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Appropriation Committee Term Expires 1931 George M Ross, (Chairman) George W Nary Elton B. McCausland Term Expires 1932 Lawrence G. Mitchell Eugene J. Viano Hubert D Broderic Term Expires 1933 Harold B. Needham John E. Gilcreast Francis E. Burke Transportation Committee Appointed February 9, 1926 Edward Loren Fenn Edmund S. Childs William E Mulliken Sheldon A. Robinson Willard C. Hill Town Office Building Committee Appointed January 31, 1927 Discharged April 28,1930 Theodore A. Custance Albert H Burnham William H Ballard Albert B Tenney Edwin B Worthen Norman C. Hooper Francis Chamberlain James G Robertson Arthur N. Maddison George W. Nary Fred TI Moulton Permanent Memorial for Veterans Appointed December 8, 1927 Willard D. Brown William B Foster Minnie S. Seaver James H.Russell Charles E Wheeler $ ANNUAL REPORTS Conference With Lexington Minute Men, Inc., Relative to Memorial Appointed March 26, 1928 Edward C Stone Arthur N. Maddieon Willard C Hill Waldo F Glidden W. Roger Greeley Collection and Preservation of Historical Material Relative to the World War Activities in Lexington Appointed March 26, 1928 Edwin B Worthen Emma 0. Nichols Dr Fred S. Piper Bertha M Hutchinson Roland E Garmon Committee on Lectures Under Will of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanne E. Cary Appointed April 28, 1930 Robert H Holt Mrs. Henry D Love Rev Christopher W Collier `School Building Committee for Southern Section Appointed March 18, 1929 Discharged June 9, 1930 James S Smith -Howard S 0 Nichols Mrs C Edward Glynn William H. Ballard **Charles H Spaulding Mrs. S. Lewis Barbour Clyde E Steeves -**Deceased Committee on Fire Engine House Sites Appointed April 15, 1929 Albert H Burnham 'Robert P. Trask Theodore A Custance 'Hallie C. Blake Clarence Shannon Edward W Taylor John H.Devine Ru.les of Procedure, Representative Meetings Appointed March 17, 1930 Robert H. Holt Joseph R. Cotton Francis E. Burke Licensing, Restraint and Vaccination of Dogs Appointed March 17, 1930 Discharged June 9, 1930 Dr,William L.Barnes 1aien A.Russell Joseph Swan TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 Committee on Clarke Street Extension Appointed April 28, 1930 Discharged June 9, 1930 Willard C Hill James Stuart Smith Hazen W Hamlin Eugene G Kraetzer J. Henry Duffy School Building Committee for Southern Section Appointed June 9, 1930 James Stuart Smith Howard E. Custance Howard S 0 Nichols Mrs. C. Edward Glynn William H. Ballard Clyde E Steeves Mrs S. Lewis Barbour Vine Brook Drainage Appointed June 9, 1930 James G. Robertson Charles H Schofield Harold B. Needham Patrick Shanahan Charles S. Beaudry James J Walsh (Dr.) Robert H Eldridge Eugene T. Buckley Frank P Cutter A Edward Rowse, Jr Sheldon A Robinson Roy A. Ferguson Leonard Jellis E. Elvidge Taylor William E. Mulliken Committee on Recommendation for Candidates for Town Officers Appointed October 15, 1930 Albert H. Burnham John D Collins Eugene T. Buckley William R S Eaton John A. Lyons Committee on Arboretum Authorized October 15, 1930 *Not yet appointed Committee on Adams School Addition Appointed November 7, 1930 James Stuart Smith William H Ballard Howard S 0 Nichols Howard E. Custance Mrs Minnie A. Glynn Claire S. Ryder Clyde E Steeves 10 ANNUAL REI'ORTS TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS.- To S.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, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall), on MONDAY, the THIRD DAY OF MARCH, A. D, 1930, 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 Moderator for the term of one year Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years One Member of the Planning Board for the term of two years One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of two years One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 Fifty-one town meeting members in each precinct, the first third in order of votes received of members so elected to serve three years, the second third in such order to serve two, years, and the remaining third in such order to serve one year. The polls will be open at 6.00 A. M. and will remain open. until 8.00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the seventeenth day of March, 1930, at 8:00 P. M. at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclu- sively by the town meeting members, in accordance with Chap- ter 215 of the Acts of 1929, and subject to the referendum pro- vided for by section eight of said chapter. Art 2 To receive the report of any Board of Town Of- ficers 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 authorize their Treasurer, 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 from the proceeds of said revenue, or act in any manner relative thereto. Art. 5. To see if the Town will make the usual appropria- tions for Town expenses for the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, in accord- ance with Chapter 132, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 7. 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 any action relating thereto. Art 8 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 iu any manner relating thereto. Art 9 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $300. or some other amount, and elect a i2 ANNUAL REPORTS director, the money to be expended by and the director to serve in co-operation with the Middlesex County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture in the work of the Middlesex County Ex- tension Service, under the provisions of Section 40 to 45, Chap- ter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the use of the Water Department and payment of water debt, and to provide same by issuance of bonds, notes or by direct appropriation or by transfer from other accounts, ° or by any or all of such methods, or take any other action re- lating thereto Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money, by the issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, for the con- struction of a part or all of Massachusetts Avenue from Mar- rett Road to Lincoln Street. Art. 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts De- partment of Public Works, Division of Highways, for the con- struction of any State Highway which may be laid out or con- structed in the Town during the present year or take any ac- tion with respect thereto. Art. 13. To see if the Town will indemnify the Common- wealth of Massachusetts against any and all claims far land, grade and drainage damages which may be caused by or re- sult from the laying out, alteration or construction of any State Highway or section of State Highway in Lexington, and will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sign indemnity agree- ment therefor in hebalf of the Town,or take any other action in respect thereto. Art 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey to place curbing and granolithic sidewalks adjacent to the town property Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1930. Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of$850. from the Account of Sale of Land to purchase of land adjoining Cary Memorial Library. Art. 17 To see if the Town will appoint a committee to consider and make recommendations with respect to the laws and practice with reference to licensing, restraint and vaccina- tion of dogs. TOWN OF LINCINGTON 13 Art 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install stieet lights in Hinchey Road, Valley Road and Summit Road, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 19 To see if the Town will curb and grade the Soldier's lot in the Munroe Cemetery and appropriate money for same or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 20 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following streets. Fottler Avenue, Bow Street, Theresa Avenue, Cliffe Avenue and Win- throp Road Extension, appropriate money for said construc- tion by direct appropriation, issue of bonds or notes therefor or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 21 To see if the Town'will vote to extend water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the usual guarantee and appropriate money therefor, by direct appro- priation, the issue of bonds or notes or otherwise; Valley Road, Fremont Street, and Winthrop Road Extension, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 22. To see if the Town will, vote to extend water mains in the following streets, approriate money therefor, by direct appropriation, issue of bonds or notes or otherwise: Walnut Street and Allen Street, or act in any manner relat- ing thereto. Art. 23 To see if the Town will purchase from Paul A. Ringland of Lexington, for fifteen hundred and one dollars (.$1501) and a release of betterments,two parcels of land shown respectively as parcels B and C on a plan of Clarke Street Ex- tension, Lexington, Mass, August 27, 1929 by John T. Cos- grove, Town Engineer, parcel B being included in the layout of Clarke Street Extension by the Selectmen, dated September 10, 1929 and parcel C being purchased as an addition to Park- er Field, the town playground, containing approximately nine thousand five hundred and thirteen (9513) square feet, to- gether with a release of all claims for damages, if any, by rea- son of the layout of said Clarke Street Extension. Art. 24. To see if the Town, will vote to establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, an extension of Clarke Street, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown up- on a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, appro- priate money for the construction of said street by direct ap- propriation or by the issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, and provide for the transfer of any unexpended balance to other construction, or act in any manner relating thereto. 14 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 25. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a -town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, a portion of Fottler Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon .a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk Art. 26 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a -town way or accept the layout of as a town way, a portion of Taft Avenue, from Baker Avenue to Ellis Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Art 27 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, a portion of Tucker Avenue, from Baker Avenue to Carville Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Art 28 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, a portion of Bertwell Road, from North Hancock Street to Fuller Road, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Art. 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey by direct appropriation, issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, for the construction of the following streets as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and provide for the trans- fer of any unexpended balance to other highway construction: Fottler Avenue from Cliffe Avenue approximately 610 feet westerly to Massachusetts Avenue, Taft Avenue from Baker Avenue to Ellis Street; Tucker Avenue from Baker Avenue to Carville Avenue; Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Fuller Road, or act in any manner relating thereto Art. 30. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey to equip and repair the East Lexington Fire Station build- ing, or act in any manner relating thereto Art. 31. To see if the Town will amend Section 1 of Article XIV of the "Code of By-Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington", by striking out at the end of the second paragraph -the words "and none of whom shall be eligible for immediate reappointment upon the expiration of the terms for which they were respectively appointed." Art. 32 To see if the Town will amend Section 3 (1) of Article 1 of the "Code of By-Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington", by adding at the end thereof the words "but not include town meeting members". TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 Art. 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate money for the purpose of purchasing a certain lot of land located on the Old County Road near Allen Street known as a portion of the Swenson Brothers Farm containing ap- proximately eight acres, and erecting thereon a public school building and originally equipping and furnishing the same, and to provide for such appropriation by the issuance of bonds or notes or by direct appropriation or by any, one or more or all of such methods, or to take any action relating thereto. Art. 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to construct a drain approximately along the pres- ent main channel of Vine Brook from near Hayes Lane to the junction of the present north branch with the main channel, a distance of approximately 2600 fleet, as laid out and recom- mended by Metcalf and Eddy, colsultmg Engineers in their report under date of September 20, 1928, appropriate money therefor by the issue of bonds, notes or by direct appropria- tion, or by transfer from other accounts, or by any or all of such methods, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 35. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey to equip and repair the Public Works Department Building located on Bedford Street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 36 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase a portion of the land owned by Lois M. and Lillian G Marshall near the Gary Memorial Library, said parcel being described as follows• Lot C bounded southwesterly by land now or formerly of William E. Denham 50 85 feet; northwest erly by land of Town of Lexington 76.84 feet; northeasterly by land of Town of Lexington 49.30 feet, southeasterly by land of the grantors 76.09 feet, all as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., Scale 1" equals 10' October 14., 1929, E. N. Montague, C E., West Acton, Mass", appropriate money for this purpose by direct appropriation, issue of bonds or notes or otherwise, or act in any manner relating thereto Art. 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to purchase for street'purposes from Robbins & Smith the following parcels of land_ PARCEL A. Bounded as follows• Southerly by Follen Road 29.14 feet. Westerly by land of grantor 88.27 feet. Northerly by land of grantor 30.91 feet. Easterly by land of grantor 6812 feet, 16 ANNUAL REPORTS containing 1590 square feet, all as shown on plan entitled "Plan of Part of Smith Avenue, Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 inch equals 20 feet, June 16, 1927, John T. Cosgrove, Town En- • gineer" PARCEL B. Bounded as follows Southerly by Follen Road 52 75 feet Westerly by land of grantor 109.74 feet. Easterly by land of grantor 111 52 feet, containing 1526 square feet, all as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Part of Smith Avenue, Lexington, Mass., June 16, 1927, Scale 1 inch equals 20 feet, John T Cosgrove, Town En- gineer," appropriate money for this purpose by direct appro- priation or act in any manner relating thereto Art 38 To see if the Town. on the petition of George W. Saran and others and on the recommendation of the Planning Board thereon will amend the Lexington Zoning By-law and zoning map by changing from a C-1 district to an R-1 district a portion of the territory described in paragraph 28 of sec. 3 so that said paragraph 28 shall read as follows: "At the junction of Marrett Road, formerly School Street, Lincoln and School Streets, commonly known as "The Five Forks", a business district on both sides of Marrett Road ex- tending southerly for a distance of 200 feet from the most southerly line of Lincoln Street and of a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street line in each instance" Art 39 To see if the Town will provide a site or sites to be used by the committee appointed under the vote of the Town December 8, 1927 for the erection of a memorial or mem- orials to war veterans or take any other action relative thereto. Art. 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and assess a sum of money to be expended by the committee ap- pointed under the vote of the Town December 8, 1927 for the erection of a memorial or memorials to war veterans after the plan or plans have been approved by the Town or take any other action relative thereto. Art. 41 To see if the Town will amend its vote of Decem- ber 8, 1927 relative to the establishment of a permanent mem- orial for the veterans of all wars for whom memorials have not already been erected by changing the words "a permanent memorial" to the words "permanent memorials" or take any other action relative thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17. Art. 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey for the celebration of the Tercentenary the same to be ex- pended under the direction of the Tercentenary Committee, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 43 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey for the use of the Stanley Hill Post 38, American Legion, the same to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the celebration of the Tercentenary or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof,fail not,and make due return of this-Warrant with you doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this eleventh day of February, A. D. 1930. ALBERT H. BUBNHAM FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN THEODORE A. CUSTANCE HALLIE C. BLAKE Selectmen of Lexington. 18 ANNUAL REPORTS 1930 Lexington, Mass., February 24, 1930. 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 Office Building 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, seven days be- fore the time of said meeting. Attest: James J. Sullivan, Constable of Lexington. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION March 3, 1930 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of -the town of Lexington met in their respective voting places in said town on Monday, March the third in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred thirty at 6 o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precmcts• Precinct I, Emerson Hall; Precincts II, III, and IV, Cary Memorial Hall. The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts, were assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT I Charles J. Dailey, Warden Ellese Schofield, Clerk Elvin E. Baker Mary Rowland Monica Holland Roland E. Garmon John S Fanning Elizabeth Wilkinson Clesson Schofield Marion G. Cook William M. Welsh Joseph J. Pritchard Louise M. Baker Bernard W. Foley Ernest R. Rowland Mary A. Gaynor TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 v • Frances'Harrington Thomas F Gaynor Jeremiah J O'Hearn Walter H. Wilson PRECINCT II Irving B Pierce, Warden Ezra F. Breed, Clerk Patrick F. Dacey David F Murphy John J Garrity Victor Harmon Bertha M Baker Madeline J Corbett Fred C Ball John if. Dacey Arthur E. Nunan James G. Sullivan Catherine M Thivierge Josephine G. Nunan Gordon R. Bourque Richard Cassidy Mildred A. Dacey Mary E Stankard Frank Perkins Frederick Lowe PRECINCT III Ralph H. Marshall, Warden Albert L Carson, Clerk Leonard K. Dunham, Jr James McKenzie, Jr. Bessie G Davis Lawrence F. Gaffney, Jr. Emma L. Hovey John Corcoran Frederick H. Tullar James M Ahearn Alexander Parks Arthur O'Leary Dominic F. Modoono, Jr John.J. Sullivan Arthur Forsythe John J. Sweeney Guyette Broderic David MoPeake Sara C Walker PRECINCT IV Morton G Hopkins, Warden Benjamin B Meady, Clerk George H Lowe Howard E Custance E. Irene Robinson Frank H. Maguire Katherine A. Kiernan Thomas H. Breslin James J Waldron Margaret T Kennedy Hugh C. Tupper Roy A. Ferguson Charles E.Breslin George Hinchey John T Cosgrove George 0 Harrington Clayton M Morse The polls were declared open in each precinct at 6 o'clock A M. and remained open until 8 o'clock P. M., after which time after due notice they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful perform- ance of their duties. 20 ANNUAL REPORTS The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct I • . . . 1014 Precinct II 1038 Precinct III. 1035 Precinct IV. 974 The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Registrars of Voters canvassed the result as follows: Precinct I . . Ballots cast 739 Precinct II. . . 742 Precinct III. . . " " 780 Precinct IV. . " " 742 TOWN CLERK Prec Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV John H. Kane 521 644 653 597 2415 Elmer F. Butters 0 1 0 0 1 Hubert D. Broderic 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 218 97 127 144 586 SELECTMEN Theodore A Custanee 343 447 448 423 1661 Daniel J. O'Connell 464 286 381 365 1496 Robert P. Trask 309 478 428 414 1629 Everett Adam 1 0 0 0 1 John T Hinchey 0 1 0 0 1 Edward P. Merriam 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 1100 263 303 282 1948 TOWN TREASURER John H Kane 510 627 655 606 2398 Elmer F Butters 0 1 0 0 1 Hubert D Broderic 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 229 114 125 135 603 COLLECTOR OF TAXES Byron C Earle 501 612 638 566 2317 Jos. N. Brown 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 238 130 141 176 685 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV George H. Gibson 451 691 587 536 2165 Blanks 288 151 193 206 838 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minnie A. Glynn 423 .5559 560 500 2042 Dinney Reardon 0 0 1 0 1 James J Walsh 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 316 183 219 241 959 CONSTABLES Patrick J. Maguire 435 600 597 567 2199 'John C Russell 468 551 5561 512 24)86 Blanks 575 333 408 405 1721 MODERATOR Robert H. Holt 445 581 580 516 2122 Blanks 294 161 200 226 881 PLANNING BOARD Clarence H Cutler 415 616 528 497 1956 J. Henry Duffy 399 507 509 483 1898 Blanks 664 427 523 504 2118 Planning Board for Two Years (Vacancy) Edgar F. Scheibe 391 526 490 486 1893 Blanks 348 216 290 256 1110 Trustee Public Trusts for Two Years (Vacancy) Waldo F.Glidden 417 549 530 496 1992 Blanks 322 193 250 246 1011 Trustee of Public Trust for Six Years (Vacancy) John F. Turner 404 538 521 492 1955 Blanks 335 204 259 250 1048 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct I. Prec Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV William M.Aquaro 205 Thaddeus W. Baker 247 99 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec. Prec. Prec Prec Total I II III. IV. Roland W Baldrey 139 John E Barnes 311 William C Bartels 159 Felix Blume 148 Edward F. Buttrick 291 Louis C. Campbell 170 Lyon Carter 203 Francis Chamberlain 302 Frank J. Clare 118 Malcolm H. Clifford 198 Mary E. Coghlan 143 John D. Collins 223 Harry L Coolidge, 234 Hubert V. Coryell 117 John T Cosgrove 250 Edward L. Crown 180 Carl I. Drew 221 J Henry Duffy 268 Ralph P Ferri 224 Fred B. Fletcher 263 Patrick Flynn 246 George E Foster 259 Frank Gibson 184 James A Guthrie 311 Bartlett J. Harrington 302 Mary D. Hatch 211 James Holt 202 Arthur W. Hughes 182 George M. Hynes 205 James Irwin, Jr. 227 Miles L. F. Jones 183 Charles R. Joy 182 Robert J. Kelley 159 Daniel R. Knight 150 Warren G. Lawson 168 Esther B. Lee 272 Fred Longbottom 294 Walter Longbottom 270 Lizzie E Lowell 220 Clarence E. MacPhee 281 William J. Marshall 289 John McCammond 94 Charles B. Meek 291 George F Melick 151 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 Prec Prec. Prec. Free. Total I. II. III. IV Fred H Moulton 248 George W Nary 255 Harold B Needham 306 Charles P. Nunn 185 John J. O'Donnell 116 Maurice A. Page 217 Charles A Peavy 216 James A Peirce 183 Anthony J. Raciti 139 Louis J Reynolds 206 James G Robertson 279 Albert G Ross 223 Dominic F Ross 177 Robert L. Ryder 251 Charles H. Schofield 264 Patrick Shanahan 280 Arthur E Sherman 146 Curlys L. Slocum 147 Percy C. Smith 191 Martha C. Spaulding 279 Benjamin S Stoney 239 Thomas L. Taylor 168 Frank J. Thompson 166 Joseph Trani 286 Edward L Tyler 259 Peter Van Gemert 120 William D. Whipple 188 Richard R. Wiggins 201 John A. Wilson 280 J Alexander Wilson 291 • Matthew M Zubowitch 206 Blanks 40346 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct'II. Susan L. Ball 338 Clara A Ballard 398 Charles S. Beaudry 315 Laura M. Beaudry 241 Harry C Boyd 263 Charles P Briggs 407 George W Butters 349 James J. Carroll 244 24 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec. Free Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III. IV. Allen Chamberlain 339 Frederick A Connor 187 Paul B Coudrey 199 Daniel A. Cronin 217 Edward Crouch 202 Clarence H. Cutler 359 Annie L. E. Dane 354 Francis S Dane 373 .John H Devine 389 'Thomas J. Doherty 184 William F. Downe 228 Robert H. Eldridge 308 Helen Clark Fernald 311 Robert W Fernald 343 "William R. Greeley 404 Ruth R. Greer 239 'William Greer 261 ,Stephen F. Hamblin 364 Hazen W Hamlin 367 _Arthur W Hatch 356 Lee W Heaton 192 ,Clayton A.Hilliard 236 Arthur F. Hutchinson 346 Edwin W Hutchinson 321 Charles Henry Jackson 410 Edward W.Kimball 330 Eugene G Kraetzer 349 'Harold B Lamont 376 John A. Lyons 208 Arthur N. Madddson 378 Janet N McLellan 344 "Nina F McLellan 361 Fred W Miller 364 Lawrence G. Mitchell 328 Hazel S Moore 243 George V Morse 335 Galt F. Parsons 246 Ashley W. Partridge 382 Eugene H Partridge 352 "Elwyn G. Preston 381 H. J. Trevor Pring 218 George W. Proctor 353 Randall W Richards 259 Albert A. Ross 297 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 Prec. Prec Prec Prec. Total III. IV. John J. Rudd 319 Warren E. Russell 356 Latimer S. Seaver 230 John A. Sellars 222 Alfred L. Short 211 Clyde E Steeves 258 Carl B Tarbell 261 John D Trenholm 203 Ross L. Trenholm 180 Charles F. Vaughan 312 James J Walsh 311 James J Walsh 267 Hollis Webster 3166 Edwin B. Worthen 452 Marian J Wrightington 358 Blanks 17377 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct III. Clara M. Barbour 383 Louis W. Bills 342 Charles M Blake 359 Raymond A Bond 277 Harold G Bowen 173 Joseph B. Brennan 153 Daniel A Buckley 224 Eugene T Buckley 309 Laurence H. Burnham 333 William I. Burnham 334 Leon C. Burt 237 Edmund S. Childs 372 Joseph M Cronin 231 Charles H. Currier 224 Frank P. Cutter 365 Edith C. Deering 209 Everett S Emery 340 Frederick L.Emery 343 George W. Emery 313 Leland H. Emery 291 Albert W Emmons 197 Roy A. Ferguson 329 Thomas E. Fitzgerald 247 C. Edward Glynn 338 Irving G Hall, Jr 257 26 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec Prec Prec Prec Total I. II. III. IV. Alexander M. Hammer 330 Frank E Haynes 222 Norman C Hooper 279 Arthur B Howe 280 Bliss M Jones 249 Philip P Leaf 226 Elmer C. Leonard 235 Gustaf Lidberg 147 Errol H Locke 329 Pauline A Mayo 252 Robert D Mayo 202 Richard S. McCabe 291 Elton B. McCausland 250 Charles A McCormack 210 Neil McIntosh 289 George C. McKay 278 Robert C Merriam 352 Lorna McLean Milne 290 William D Milne 300 Clayton M Morse 289 Howard M Munroe 311 Charles E Nichols, Jr. 252 Howard S. O. Nichols 331 Pierre A Northrup 204 John F. O'Connor 199 Harry B Osgood 230 Joseph A Parks 284 Russell I Prentiss 212 Mary G Prescott 245 Jay 0.Richards 281 Arthur M. Roberts ,277 • Sheldon A Robinson 336 William R Rosenberger 198 Arthur E. Rowse 273 Edward H. Sargent 283• Cleora R. Smith 234 George E. Smith 314 Frederick J Spencer 316 Rupert H. Stevens 308 Matthew Stevenson 299 Margaret G. Taft 314 Edward W Taylor 365 Albert B Tenney 329 Joseph Valente 133 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2T Prec Prec Free Prec. Total III. IV. George A. Warner 258 Harvey F Winlock 307 Blanks 19775 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct IV. Alfred A Adler 282 Earl S. Archibald 231 William H Ballard 335 Clarence W. Barry 164 George W. Bean 296 Effie L Briggs 342 Francis E Burke 338 Elmer A Chadwick 248 Napoleon J. Corrow 203 John P. Dailey 274 George W Day 233 Orville B Denison 282 Edward J Doyle 134 William R. S.Eaton 346 Robert J Fawcett 286 Frank A. Faulkner 190 Frederic L. Fischer 212 Helen K Fitzgerald 224 John E Gilcreast 331 Lille L. Granfleld 202 William A Granfleld 206 Hubert C. Grieves 221 Thomas F. Griffin 220 William H.Hannam 212 Carl Hauck 181 Alfred E. Haynes 215 William P Herbert 199 Converse Hill 340 a Willard C Hill 332 John T Hinchey 285 Norton T Hood 204 John E. Hossfield 210 Leonard Jellis 204 Edith 0 Johnson 180 Frederic K. Johnson 247 Joseph S. Johnson 157 Walter E. Jones 204 28 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV. Catherine A Kimball 234 John Lamont 268 Jasper A. Lane 279 Robert B. Lane 234 Arthur N Lee 182 Thomas E Mansfield 240 William P Martin 282 Clarence W. Mason 181 Charles McDevitt 185 Edward J. McNamara 228 W. Benjamin Meady 204 Wallace E. Miller 280 William E. Mulliken 364 Donald E. Nickerson 202 Harry W. Patterson 258 John M Ryan 179 Angelena F Remick 181 Lewis M Reynolds 161 Harry M. Ripley 221 Arthur D Ritchie 168 Charles H Rudd 267 George W. Sarano 194 R. Coman Savoye 121 Edgar F Scheibe 218 A Randall Soderberg 121 William E. Sullivan 146 Joseph Swan 253 Julia A. Syer 132 Sally A. Syer 121 E. Elvidge Taylor 241 Josiah Odin Tilton 307 Evelyn S Trask 296 Joseph Tropeano 136 Joseph H. Valliere 161 Carl G Vienot 171 Patrick Walsh 172 Helen C. Whittemore 241 Blanks 21066 The above canvass showed errors in the result of the vote cast for Town Meeting Members in Precincts 1, 2, and 3, and also in the vote for Selectmen in Precinct 2. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LIDxINoTON 29 Recount of Votes for Selectmen in Precinct 1, 2, 3, and 4,, and for Town Meeting Members in Precinct 1, 2, and 3. i MARCH 7, 1930 In the recount of votes for Selectmen at the Town Elec- tion March 3, 1930 the Registrars of Voters of the Town of Lexington find on March 7 that the voters for Selectmen are as follows: Prec Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV Theodore A. Custance 344 458 449 422 1673 Daniel J O'Connell 465 282 380 367 1494 Robert P Trask 308 481 425 412 1626 Blanks 361 263 306 283 1213 At the recount of votes for Town Meeting Members in Precincts 1, 2, and 3 at the Town Election, March 3, 1930, the Registrars of Voters of the Town of Lexington find after com- pletion of the recount on March 10, 1930, that the votes for the Town Meeting Members are as follows: PRECINCT I. Prec. Prec. Proc. Prec. Total I. II. III. IV William M Aquaro 206 Thaddeus W Baker 245 Roland W Baldrey 137 John E. Barnes 309 William C.Bartels 157 Felix Blume 145 Edward F Buttrick 291 Louis C Campbell 169 Lyon Carter 203 Francis Chamberlain 299 Frank J Clare 116 Malcolm H. Clifford 197 Mary E Coghlan 141 John D. Collins 224 Harry L Coolidge 233 Hubert V Coryell 114 John T Cosgrove 248 Edward L. Crown 179 Carl I. Drew 218 J. Henry Duffy 268 Ralph P Ferri 223 Fred B Fletcher 259 Patrick Flynn 244 :30 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec Prec. Prec. Prec Total I. II. III. IV. George E Foster 257 Frank Gibson 181 James A. Guthrie 312 Bartlett J. Harrington 301 Mary D Hatch 209 James Holt 200 Arthur W. Hughes 180 George M. Hynes 196 James Irwin, Jr 230 Miles L. F. Jones 181 •Charles R. Joy 179 Robert J Kelley 160 Daniel R Knight 149 Warren G Lawson 167 Esther B. Lee 272 Fred Longbottam 292 Walter Longbettom 269 Lizzie E. Lowell 218 Clarence E. MacPhee 278 William J. Marshall 289 John McCammond 91 'Charles B. Meek 289 • George F. Melick 148 Fred H. Moulton 248 George W Nary 253 Harold B. Needham 305 Charles P. Nunn 181 John J O'Donnell 115 Maurice A. Page 215 'Charles A Peavy 212 .James A. Peirce 182 Anthony J Raciti 137 'Louis J.Reynolds 203 James G. Robertson 276 Albert G.Ross 224 Dominic F. Ross 177 Robert L. Ryder 248 Charles H. Schofield 260 Patrick Shanahan 282 Arthur E. Sherman 140 Curlys L Slocum 144 Percy C Smith 187 'Martha C Spaulding 275 "Benjamin S Stoney 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 Prec. Prec Prec Prec Total I II III. IV. Thomas L. Taylor 167 Frank J Thompson 161 Joseph Trani 277 Edward L. Tyler 258 Peter Van Gernert 129 William D. Whipple 183 Richard R. Wiggins 201 John A Wilson 282 J. Alexander Wilson 286 Matthew M. Zubowitch 206 Blanks 21166 PRECINCT II. Susan L. Ball 342 Clara A Ballard 402 Charles S. Beaudry 313 Laura M. Beaudry 244 Harry C.Boyd 276 Charles P Briggs 411 George W. Butters 349 James J Carroll 245 Allen Chamberlain 345 Frederick A Connor 185 Paul B Coudrey 199 Daniel A. Cronin 213 Edward Crouch 207 Clarence H Cutler 360 Annie L. E. Dane 348 Francis S. Dane 376 John H. Devine 392 Thomas J Doherty 183 William F Downe 231 Robert H. Eldridge 308 Helen Clark Fernald 305 Robert W. Fernald 352 William R. Greeley 402 Ruth R. Greer 234 William Greer 264 Stephen Hamblin 346 Hazen W. Hamlin 375 Arthur W. Hatch 359 Lee W Heaton 193 Clayton A. Hilliard 286 32 ANNUAL REPORTS Prec. Prec. Prec Prec Total I. II III. IV. Arthur F Hutchinson 348 Edwin W Hutchinson 323 Charles H Jackson 419 Edward W Kimball 329 Eugene G. Kraetzer 347 Harold B. Lamont 398 John A. Lyons 194 Arthur N. Maddison 377 Janet N. McLellan 342 Nina F McLellan 367 Fred W Miller 366 Lawrence G. Mitchell 329 Hazel S. Moore 239 George V. Morse 344 Galt F. Parsons 251 Ashley W Partridge 388 Eugene H. Partridge 356 Elwyn G. Preston 380 H. J. Trevor Pring 220 George W Proctor 355 Randall W Richards 258 Albert A. Ross 304 John J Rudd 323 Warren E. Russell 362 Latimer S. Seaver 232 John A Sellars 224 Alfred L. Short 211 Clyde E Steeves 258 Carl B. Tarbell 265 John D Trenholm 202 Ross L. Trenholm 176 Charles F. Vaughan 312 James J Walsh 311 James J. Walsh, 2nd 275 Hollis Webster 365 Edwin B Worthen 454 Marian J Wrightington 358 Blanks 17239 PRECINCT III. Clara M.Barbour 384 Louis W Bills 341 Charles M Blake 360 TOWN OP LENI\GTO\ 33 Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Total I. II. III IV. Raymond A. Bond 276 Harold G. Bowen 174 Joseph B. Brennan 151 Daniel A Buckley 223 Eugene T Buckley 314 Laurence H Burnham 333 William I. Burnham 335 Leon C Burt 240- Edmund S Childs 371 Joseph M Cronin 228 Charles H. Currier 223 Frank P Cutter 355 Edith C. Deering 208 Everett S.Emery 344 Frederick L. Emery 340 George W Emery 314 Leland H. Emery 292 Albert W. Emmons 199 Roy A Ferguson 331 Thomas E Fitzgerald 243 C Edward Glynn 337 Irving G. Hall,Jr. 256 Alexander M Hammer 330 Frank E Haynes 222 Norman C. Hooper 279 Arthur B. Howe 279 Bliss M. Jones 242 Philip P. Leaf 224 Elmer C Leonard 233 Gustaf Lidberg 147 Errol H. Locke 330 Pauline A. Mayo 250 Robert D Mayo 266 Richard S. McCabe 289 Elton B. McCausland 240 Charles A. McCormack 209 Neil McIntosh 288 George C. McKay 279 Robert C Merriam 352 Lorna McLean Milne 288 William D. Milne 303 Clayton M. Morse 287 Howard M. Munroe 315 Charles E Nichols, Jr. 248 34 ANNUAL REPORTS • Prec Prec Prec Prec Total I. II. III. IV. Howard S. O. Nichols 331 Pierre A. Northrup 208 John F O'Connor 156 Harry B Osgood 231 Joseph A.Parks 288 Russell I. Prentiss 215 Mary G.Prescott 241 Jay 0 Richards 279 Arthur M. Roberts 276 Sheldon A. Robinson 337 William R Rosenberger 197 Arthur E. Rowse, Jr 275 Edward H. Sargent 283 •Cleora R. Smith 227 George E Smith 319 Frederick J Spencer 323 'Rupert H. Stevens 306 -Matthew Stevenson 301 Margaret G. Taft 314 'Edward W Taylor 366 AIbert B Tenney 333 Joseph Valente 133 'George A.Warner 263 'Harvey F.Winlock 309 'Ernest 0 Nichols 1 Blanks 20159 GEORGE M. DAVIS BARTHOLOMEW D. CALLAHAN LEON H. TRUESDELL JOHN H. BANE, Clerk A true copy of the record, Attest• JOHN H. KANE, Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 17, 1930 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Robert H. Holt at 8 05 P M. The Moderator asked for the report of the Town Clerk of the persons elected as Town Meeting Members, this being the first meeting of the Town Meeting Members to act upon the annual warrant. The Town Clerk presented the list of Town Meeting Mem- bers elected, the reading of which was waived by the Modera- tor, inasmuch as the list had been printed in the local paper. The Town Clerk reported a vacancy in Precinct 3 for the term of 1 year. The list of Town Meeting Members elected is as follows: PRECINCT I. Three Year Term Two Year Term James A. Guthrie Walter Longbottom John E. Barnes J Henry Duffy Harold B. Needham Charles H. Schofield Bartlett J Harrington Fred B Fletcher Francis Chamberlain Edward L.Tyler Fred Longbottom George E Foster Edward F Buttrick George W Nary William J. Marshall John T. Cosgrove Charles B. Meek Fred H. Moulton J Alexander Wilson Robert L. Ryder Patrick Shanahan Thaddeus W Baker John A. Wilson Patrick Flynn Clarence E. MacPhee Benjamin S. Stoney Joseph Trani Harry L Coolidge James G Robertson James Irwin, Jr Martha C Spaulding John D. Collins Esther B. Lee Albert G. Ross One Year Term Ralph P Ferri Carl I Drew Lizzie E. Lowell ANNUAL REPORTS ' Maurice A. Page Charles A Peavy Mary D Hatch William M.Aquaro Matthew M Zubowitch Lyon Carter Louis J. Reynolds Richard R Wiggins James Holt Malcolm H. Clifford George M. Hynes Percy C. Smith William D. Whipple James A. Peirce PRECINCT II Three Year Term Two Year Term Edwin B. Worthen Arthur W Hatch Charles Henry Jackson Marian J Wrightington Charles P Briggs Eugene H Partridge Clara A Ballard George W Proctor William R. Greeley Robert W Fernald Harold B Lamont George W. Butters John H. Devine Annie L. E. Dane Ashley W. Partridge Eugene G. Kraetzer Elwyn G Preston Arthur F Hutchinson Arthur N Maddison Stephen F Hamblin Francis S.Dane Allen Chamberlain Hazen W. Hamlin George V. Morse Nina F McLellan Susan L. Ball Fred W Miller Janet N _McLellan Hollis Webster Edward W. Kimball Warren E. Russell Lawrence G Mitchell Clarence H Cutler Edwin W Hutchinson and John J Rudd tie for the term of one and two years. One Year Term Charles S. Beaudry Charles F Vaughan James J Walsh Robert H Eldridge Helen Clark Fernald Albert A. Ross TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 Clayton A Hilliard Harry C Boyd James J. Walsh, 2nd Carl B.Tarbell William Greer Randall W. Richards Clyde E. Steeves Galt F. Parsons James J Carroll Laura M. Beaudry PRECINCT III. Three Year Term Two Year Term Clara M Barbour Frederick J Spencer Edmund S. Childs George E. Smith Edward W. Taylor Howard M. Munroe Charles M Blake Eugene T. Buckley Frank P Cutter George W Emery Robert C Merriam Margaret G Taft Everett S Emery Harvey F Winlock Louis W Bills Rupert H. Stevens Frederick L. Emery William D Milne C. Edward Glynn Matthew Stevenson Sheldon A Robinson Leland H. Emery William I Burnham Richard S. McCabe Laurence H Burnham Neil McIntosh Albert B. Tenney Lorna McLean Milne Roy A. Ferguson Clayton M. Morse Howard S 0 Nichols Joseph A. Parks Alexander ,M. Hammer and Errol H. Locke tie for the term of two and three years One Year Term Edward H. Sargent Norman C. Hooper Arthur B. Howe George C. McKay Jay O. Richards Raymond A. Bond Arthur M. Roberts Arthur Edward Rowse, Jr. Robert D Mayo George A Warner Irving G. Hall, Jr. Pauline A. Mayo ANNtAL REPORTS Charles E Nichols, Jr. Thomas E Fitzgerald 3 Bliss M. Jones Mary G. Prescott Vacancy PRECINCT IV. Three Year Term Two Year Term William E. Mulliken Jasper A. Lane William R S Eaton John P. Dailey Effie L. Briggs John Lamont Converse Hill Charles H. Rudd Francis E. Burke Harry W. Patterson William H Ballard Joseph Swan Willard C Hill Elmer A. Chadwick John E Gilcreast Frederic K. Johnson Josiah Odin Tilton E Elvidge Taylor George W. Bean Helen C. Whittemore Evelyn S.Trask Thomas E. Mansfield Robert J Fawcett Robert B. Lane John T Hinchey Catherine Arnold Kimball Alfred A. Adler George W Day Orville B. Denison Earl S Archibald William P. Martin Edward J. McNamara Wallace E Miller Helen K.Fitzgerald One Year Term Hubert C Grieves Harry M Ripley *Thomas F. Griffin Edgar F. Scheibe Alfred E. Haynes Frederic L. Fischer William H Hannam John E Hossfleld William A. Granfield Norton T. Hood Leonard Jellis W Benjamin C. Meady Walter E. Jones Napoleon J Corrow Lila L.Granfleld Donald E. Nickerson William P. Herbert •Deceased. Clarence W Nason elected December 2,1930,to fill vacancy TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 On motion of Sydney R. Wrightington, the report of the Town Clerk was received and placed on file. 182 Town Meeting Members were present. Mr Sydney R. Wrightington then offered the following motion which was passed unanimously: VOTED: That the Town Meeting Members be seated on the floor of the hall in front of the transverse aisle at the rear of the hall, and that tellers appointed by the Clerk check the names of the town meeting members who are present and ex- clude from that portion of the hall all persons who are not town meeting members. Art. 2. Under this article on motion of Sydney R. Wright- ington the following vote was passed unanimously• VOTED: That a committee of three of whom the Mod- erator shall be one, be appointed by the Moderator to consider and report upon. rules of procedure for the conduct of repre- sentative town meetings, the conditions under which voters who are not town meeting members should be allowed to speak at any representative town meeting and what changes, if any, should be made in the Code of By-laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington. Committee appointed. Joseph R Cotton, Francis E. Burke, Robert H Holt, ex-officio. Art. 4. Under this article on motion of Albert H. Burn- ham the following vote was passed unanimously: 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 financial year, and to issue therefor, a note or notes to be paid from the revenue of the present financial year Art. 2. On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon it was voted to accept the report of the Appropriation Committee, and to place the same on file. The Moderator explained that in accepting this report it in no way affected the appropriations contained in the report Art. 10. Under this article on motion of Theodore A Cus- tance it was VOTED• That there be appropriated and assessed for Water Maintenance Account 870,000, and that the amount of 49 ANNUAI. REPORTS receipts in excess of this appropriation be reserved to be ap- propriated for Water Department purposes Art. 11 Under this article Theodore A Custance offered the following motion• VOTED. That the Num of $25,000. be appropriated and assessed to construct Massachusetts Avenue from Marrett Road to Lincoln Street, or any part thereof Mr. William R. Greeley explained that he wished to offer an amendment in connection with the expenditure of money on 'highways so that a very definite program might be laid down by the Board of Selectmen, and offered the following motion: "That the Selectmen are hereby instructed to prepare a ten year program of highway construction and maintenance, .and that 'no further construction of highways be undertaken until after the completion and submission of the program." Mr William H Ballard questioned whether or not there was a water main installed in the avenue through its entire length or if it was contemplated to construct a water main be- yond Wood Street. Selectman Custance informed him that a water main had been laid from Wood Street to Lake Street, and that no re- ,quests had been made for mains beyond that point, and if there were requests, it could be taken care of by laterals through Wood Street and through lands on the other side. Mr. William H. Ballard stated that he was mindful of the financial situation of the town, and for this reason he felt that the construction of this highway should start from Lin- 'coin Street,and he offered the suggestion of substituting the ap propriation by the sum of $15,000. inasmuch as he felt that road construction work should not be done previous to laying water mains Mr. William R. Greeley moved that Article 11 be laid up- on the table ,Mr. Norman C. Hooper stated that when the State and County are willing to contribute sums of money for the con struction of highways that the Town gets,$3.00 for every $1.00 that is spent, and that many cities and towns are anxious to have the State and County cooperate with them, but cannot get their cooperation. He felt also that any ten year program that might be arranged by the Board of Selectmen might be <entirely disrupted if the State and County did not lend their assistance. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 The Moderator ruled that the motion to lay upon the table could not be acted upon under this article inasmuch as the article was only for the appropriation for the construction. The Moderator also ruled that if Mr. Greeley wished to offer his motion under Article 2 that it is doubtful that he could bind any Board of Selectmen to a program of highway con- struction by a N ote of the town meeting Mr. James G Robertson asked if the construction of 8300 feet would complete the construction from Marrett Road to Lincoln Street He was informed that 8300 feet would com- plete the construction and it was hoped that the bids would allow this work to be completed. Mr. J. Henry Duffy gave figures on the increase of the expenditures of the highway department, and the travelled highways tending to infer that the increase of expenditure over a period of years greatly exceeded the increase of miles of travelled way to be maintained, by 51% as against 15%. Mr. William E Mulliken asked Mr. Duffy what the in- crease of travel had been during those years. Dr. Clarence Shannon stated that owing to the increase in traffic the streets are worn out much more quickly and an expenditure of a great deal of money is necessary for construc- tion so that the proper material can be put into the streets so that they will last. Mr George M Ross, Chairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee, stated that the committee tried to cut down this ap- propriation, but after considering it very carefully it was de- cided that the entire amount of money was necessary to com- plete the work properly.• Mr. William D. Milne asked if there was any particular reason why this road had to be done this year. Mr. James G Robertson then made a motion to lay this matter upon the table Mr Robertson's motion to lay the mat- ter on the table was lost, and the Moderator announced that the debate had lasted for ten minutes the time allowed by the by-laws The motion as offered by Mr. Custance was then put be- fore the meeting and was passed by a majority of the voters. The motion reads as follows. "VOTED. That the sum of $25,000 be appropriated and assessed to construct Massachusetts Avenue from Marrett Road to Lincoln Street, or any part thereof" 42 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 12. Upon motion of Theodore A. Custauce the follow- ing vote was passed: VOTED• That the Board of Selectmen be authorized 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. Art. 13 Upon motion of Theodore A. Custance the fol- lowing vote was passed: VOTED• That the Town will indemnify the Common- wealth of Massachusetts against any and all claims for land, grade and drainage damages which may be caused by or result from the laying out, alteration, construction, or reconstruc- tion of State Highway or section of State Highway in Lexing- ton, and that the Selectmen be authorized to sign an indemnity agreement therefor in behalf of the Town indemnifying the Commonwealth as aforesaid. Art. 16 and 36. On motion of Mr. Hallie C. Blake it was voted that Articles 16 and 36 be taken up together. Under these articles Mr. Hallie C. Blake offered the fol- lowing motion: VOTED. That the Town purchase from Lois M. and Lil- lian G. Marshall a portion of the land owned by them near the Cary Memorial Library comprising lot C as shown on a "Plan. of Land in Lexington, Mass, Scale 1" equals 10' October 14, 1929, E N Montague, C. E., West Acton, Mass.," bounded and described as follows. Southwesterly by land now or formerly of William E Denham, 50.85 feet; Northwesterly by land of the Town of Lexington 76.84 feet, Northeasterly by land of the- Town of Lexington 49.30 feet; Southeasterly by other land of the grantors 76 09 feet, containing 3840 feet more or less and_ to pay therefor to the said Marshalls the sum of seven thou- sand dollars (•$7,000.00) and VOTED• That the sum of six thousand one hundred and fifty dollars ($6150 00) be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of the said purchase of land from Lois M. & Lillian G. Marshall FURTHER VOTED: That the sum of $850. be transfer- red from Account of Sale of Land to purchase of land adjoin- ing Cary Memorial Library from Lois M. & Lillian G. Mar- shall. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43- Mr. Charles G Nichols stated that he felt the amount of money to be paid for this lot was too much inasmuch as the land is back land, and the buldings thereon a wrecker would probably not give anything for them to remoN e them Mr. Blake's motion was not passed by vote of the meet- ing Within the thirty minute period Mr Custance asked for the reconsideration of Arts. 16 and 86. Art. 5. Dr. Clarence Shannon moved that the appropria- tions as listed in the Appropriation, Committee report be read by the Moderator and voted on individually but that they be offered as a motion with the exception of the appropriations for April 19th under which no appropriation was approved by the Appropriation Committee, and'$500. was requested to be approved, also the appropriation for Elections and Registra- tions be increased from $3000. to $3,500. on account of the ex- pense of the recount, also an additional amount for Town Re- ports of $65.90, and an mcrease of X75.00 in salary for the Sealer of Weights & Measures. The meeting agreed upon this, procedure of offering the motions. Under this article the Moderator read the various items, and the following items were passed unanimously: For the expenses of the Appropriation Committee $ 150.00 For salaries and expenses of the Select{nen's Department (Of which $250.00 is for expenses'of Selectmen for 1930.) .... ..... 6,125 00• For the salary and expenses of the Town Accountant (Of which $3,000 is for salary) 3,150.00 For the salary and expenses of the Token Treasurer (Of which $700 is for salary) . ,. . 2,145 00 For the salary and expenses of the Collector (Of which $2,100 is for salary) ...... 4,922.00 For the salaries and expenses of the Board of Assessors (Of which $900 is for salary of Assessors) .. 6,976.89, For legal services (Of which $1,000 is fpr salary of Town Counsel) .. 2,000 00, For the salary and expenses of the Town Clerk (Of which $1,700 is for salary) 1,980 00 For expenses of Elections and Registrations 3,500.00' For the salary and expenses of the Supt. of Public Works (Of which$4,200 is for salary) .... .. 5,400 Off 44 ANNUAL REPORTS For the salaries and expenses of the Engineering Depart- ment (Of which $3,000 is for aerial survey) 17,500.00 Fir the expenses of the Town Office Building and Cary Memorial Building . .. 9,000 00 For the expenses of the Planning Board 500 00 For the expenses of the Board of Appeals . 150 00 For the salaries and expenses of the Police Department 33,966 85 For the salaries and expenses of the Fire Department 38,163 09 For hydrant rentals . , 5,670 00 For the installation of fire alarm boxes 3,100.00 For the salary and expenses of the Building Inspector (Of which $1,100 is for salary) 1,200.00 For the salary and expenses of the Wire Inspector (Of which $750 is for salary) .. .. 825 00 For the salary and expenses of the Sealer of Weights and Measures (Of which $400 is for salary) 525 00 For the protection of public shade trees and for the plant- ing of shade trees • 1,500 00 For the expense of forest fires 500.00 For the salary of dog officer 50 00 For the maintenance of public health and sanitation „ 3,500 00 For vital statistics .. ... ... . 50 00 For the expenses of the dental clinic . ......... ..... 1,700 00 For the salary of Inspector of Cattle 500.00 For the salary of Inspector of Slaughtering 600.00 For the salary and expenses of the Plumbing Inspector (Of which $1,100 is for salary) . . 1,150 00 For the salary and expenses of the Milk Inspector (Of which $300 is for salary) 500 00 For the expense of lowering brooks 500.00 For the expenses of the Sewer Maintenance Department12,700.00 For the removal of ashes and care of dumps .. .. 2,250.00 For the expense of collecting garbage 7,500 00 For the equipment and repairs of traffic beacon signals 500 00 For land damages on Massachusetts Avenue . . 1,000 00 For maintenance and operation of automatic traffic signals 600.00 For the construction of sidewalks of granolithic where the abuttors will pay one-half the expense .. 5,000.00 For the expense of the removal of snow and ice 7,000.00 For the expense of street lights . .. . 24,000 00 For the construction and repair of street signs 300 00 For the expense of the Public Welfare Department 10,000 00 For Soldier's Relief 1,200 00 For Soldier's Burials 100.00 For State Aid 400.00 For Military Aid .... .. 500 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 r•or the support of public schools and the payment of tui- tion at vocational schools . .. ...... 222,320.00 For the support of the libraries . 12,248.00 For the maintenance of public parks and playgrounds13,000 00 For the expenses of April 19th celebration 500 00 For the proper observance of Memorial Day,to be expended under the direction of Post 119 of the Grand Army of the Republic .. 250 00 For the expense of printing and publishing the town report 865 90 For the expense of insurance . ........ .. .. .. . 11,000.00 For unclassified expenses 300.00 For the maintenance and development of Munroe Cemetery 2,300.00 For the administration of Trust Funds,.,.. 75.00 For the payment of interest on the public debt _ 39,000 00 For the payment of $84,500 Bonded Indebtedness maturing in 1930 the sum of 57,124.30 be appropriated and that the sum of $12,000 be trans- ferred from Excess&Deficiency Account and the sum of $12,300.00 be transferred from the Water Mainten- ance Department and the sum of $2,700 00 be trans- ferred from the Water Department available surplus (Balance on hand in the Bonded Indebtedness account, $375 70) For Waltham Street,,damages . 50.00 $589,582 03 Discussion was entered into by James G Robertson, Ed- win B. Worthen, and J Henry Duffy, relative to the advisa- bility of substituting the aerial survey for the block plan The Selectmen assured the meeting that the block plan would be continued after this year. The Town Engineer stated that there are about 52 blocks of the town now completed and that there are about 250 blocks in the entire town. Mr. Frederick L Emery stated that the block plan would take three or four times as long and cost three or four times as much and for studying the entire town the plan made from an aerial survey will greatly help the Planning Board Dr Clarence Shannon explained that there was an in- crease in the total appropriation for the Engineering Depart- ment exclusive of the appropriation for aerial survey of 1700. which took care of the ordinary increases and the additional help necessary. In regard to the motion read by the Moderator to appro- priate the following sum for the maintenance and care of 46 ANNUAL REPORTS highways ($70,000 00) the town meeting members questioned the vote However, fifteen people did not rise to question the • vote and the Moderator declared the vote as carried. The vote read as follows: VOTED• 'That the following amount be appropriated and assessed for the current year for the maintenance of high- ways, $70,000.00 Within the 30 minute period Mr. James G. Robertson ask- ed for the reconsideration of the appropriation for highway maintenance After the Moderator read the following vote and the meet- ing passed the vote Mr. James G Robertson asked for recon- sideration of the vote asking for an appropriation for West- view Cemetery. VOTED• That the following am,ount be appropriated and assessed for the current year for maintenance and develop- ment of Westview Cemetery, $3429 00 Regarding the article for appropriation for the public schools, Mr James Stuart Smith, Chairman of the School Com- mittee, explained the appropriation In regard to the appropriation for Parks & Playgrounds, Mr Howard S O. Nichols as one of the`Trustees of Public Trusts stated that he wished to amend the motion that $13,- 000.00 be appropriated of which $12,360. be assessed and$640. be transferred from the income of the Tower Fund, and he stated that at the present time the report made by the Town Accountant does not show the amount of income received from the Tower Park Fund and the income from two other -trust funds for the Battle Green expended for Parks & Play- grounds, and his idea was to show this in the appropriation. He also felt that if$13,000. was necessary that the vote should be amended by adding thereto "that $640. be transferred from the Trust Funds." At any event what he desired was to have -the bookkeeping show the expenditures as they exist. Dr Shannon explained that the entire amount of $13,000- '00 was necessary to carry on the Park Department in addi- tion to the sums transferred from the Trust Funds. Mr. Nichols therefor withdrew his motion Mr Harold B. Needham inquired when the tenms courts -were to be built in East Lexington. Mr William H. Ballard inquired what was being done about Hastings Park. He felt that the project being carried TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 on there was quite extensive and that the filling which is being brought from Hill Street should be dumped on the Playground instead of on Hastings Park. There are also two drainage problems, drainage from Massachusetts Avenue and also from Lincoln Street going into Hastings Park that will have to be taken care of. Dr. Shannon explained that the expense of grading and seeding Hastings Park would be very little after the fill had been placed there. The motion as originally offered was passed- Art. 22. On motion of Mr. Hallie C Blake the following vote was passed: VOTED. That the sum of $3,500 be appropriated and as- sessed for the celebration of the Tercentenary, and the same be expended under the direction of the Tercentenary Commit- tee. Art 6 On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the follow- ing vote was passed: VOTED: That there be appropriated and assessed for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths in accord- ance with Chapter 132 of the General Laws, $4,500 Art 7 On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the follow- ing vote was passed• VOTED. That there be appropriated and assessed a Re- serve Fund for the current year under Chapter 40, Section 6 of the General Laws, $2,500.00 Art 8 On motion of Dr Clarence Shannon the following vote was passed: VOTED: That there be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Police and Fire Depart- ment under Chapter 32 of the General Laws Police Pensions .... .. $1,870.6.6 Fire Pensions 1,107 81 Art. 9. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed: VOTED: That the sum of $300 be appropriated and as- sessed for aid to Middlesex County Bureau of Agriculture and Home Economics, $300.00 It was also voted that Edward P Merriam be elected as Director of Middlesex Bureau of Agriculture and Home Eco- nomics 48 ANNUAL REPORTS Art 15. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed: VOTED That the Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1930. Art 31 On motion of Mr Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed: VOTED. That Article XIV, Section 1 of the "Code of By-laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington" be amended by striking out at the end of the second paragraph thereof the words "and none of whom shall be eligible for immediate re- appointment upon the expiration of the terms for which they were respectively appointed." Mr. Harold B. Lamont inquired if there was not danger in a person serving too many years on the Appropriation Com- mittee and wished to amend Mr. Trask's motion that no per- son could serve more than six consecutive years. Mr. George M. Ross stated that in the Town of Winthrop one member of the committee has served for seventeen years, namely, Mr Theodore N. Waddell, Director of Accounts, and the Town considers itself very fortunate in having this man a member of the committee. Mr. Robert H. Holt ruled that this amendment could not be passed upon at this meeting, inasmuch as it was not m-- eluded in an article in the warrant, the article being specific as to the amendment. Art. 32. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed: VOTED. That Article 1, section 3 (1) of the "Code of By-laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington" be amended by add- ing at the end thereof the words "but not include town meet- ing members." Art 14 On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the follow- ing vote was passed: VOTED. That the following amount be appropriated and assessed to construct granolithic sidewalks and to place curb- ing adjacent to the Town Property, d$1,000.00 Art. 18. On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the follow- ing vote was passed: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49 VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install street lights in Hinehey Road, Valley Road and Sum- mit Road. Art. 17. On motion of Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington the following vote was passed: VOTED: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to consider and make recommendations with respect to the laws and practice with reference to licensing, restraint and vaccination.of dogs. • Committee appointed: Dr. William L. Barnes, Joseph Swan, Galen A. Russell. Art. 19. On motion of Mr. Albert H. Burnham the fol- lowing vote was passed: VOTED: That the Cemetery Commissioners be author- ized to curb and grade the Soldier's lot in the Munroe Ceme- tery, and for this purpose the sum of$600. be appropriated and assessed, $600.00 Art 23. On motion of Mr. Hallie C. Blake the following vote was passed. VOTED: That the Town purchase from Paul A. Ring- land of Lexington two parcels of land shown respectively as parcels B and C on a plan of Clarke Street Extension, Lex- ington, Mass., August 27, 1929, by John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, parcel B being included in the layout of Clarke Street Extension by the Selectmen, date l September 10, 1929, and parcel C being purchased as an addition to Parker Field, the town Playground, containing approximately nine thou- sand five hundred and thirteen (9513) square feet, provided that the said Ringland execute and deliver to the town at the time of the said conveyance a release of all claims for dam- ages, if any, by reason of the said layout of the said Clarke Street Extension if accepted by they Town, and that in consid- eration of the said conveyance the town pay the said Ring- land the sum of one thousand five hundred and one dollars (. 1501) and execute and deliver to him a release of all claim to betterments assessed with reference to the said layout of said Clarke Street Extension or the said purchase. After this vote was passed Mr. Edward Wood arose and ' asked the Moderator to give him permission to reconsider the vote. The Moderator stated that he would allow him to speak on the motion, and the meeting entertained and passed the motion of Mr. Wood to reconsider this article :50 ANNUAL REPORTS Mr 'Sydney R. Wrightington explained to the meeting that for some time the Town has beenanxious to obtain a good entrance to the Playground and have been entering upon land with a presumed right to cross over it, and he advised the Board of Selectmen to lay down the exterior lines of the en- trance to the Playground, and this action is to be taken under Article 24, for the extension of Clarke Street. Art. 23 did not in any way interfere with Mr. Wood's property it was simply to purchase land from the other side of the street for an en- trance to the playground. Mr. Edward Wood then made a motion to lay the article 'upon the table, but this motion was lost. Mr. William H. Ballard hoped that the motion would prevail and stated that he considered the price of the land a 'very fair one. lir. Blake's original motion was then passed by vote of -the meeting. On motion of Mr George M. Ross it was voted to adjourn .the'meeting for two weeks at 8 P. M. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 P. M. A true record, Attest. JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 31, 1930 Art. 5. On motion of Mr. James G. Robertson, it was voted to take up for reconsideration the appropriation voted for the Westview Cemetery, the following vote having been passed at the meeting on March 17, 1930, but application for reconsideration having been made within the time required. VOTED. That the following amount be appropriated and assessed for the current year for the maintenance and development of Westview Cemetery,, $3429.00. Remarks were made by Mr George H. Gibson, Cemetery Commissioner, regarding the Cemetery Department. The meeting voted not to consider the motion to recon- sider the appropriation made for the Westview Cemetery. Art. 5. On motion of Mr. James G Robertson, it was voted to take up for reconsideration the appropriation voted for the Highway Maintenance, the following vote having been passed at the meeting on March 17, 1930, but application hav- ing been made for reconsideration within the time required. VOTED• That the following amount be appropriated and assessed for the current year for the maintenance and care of highways, $70,000.00. Mr. William H. Ballard under this article stated that he felt that the Town could postpone the new building of the out- lying roads considering the other problems that the Town has at hand. Remarks were made by Mr. Fred H. Moulton that the money was not expended for the highway maintenance, but had been spent for construction work. Mr Harold B. Lamont stated that he felt that the roads in the Town were in very good condition and that the Select- men have stated that the amount they desire is $70,000. for highway maintenance and he hoped that the motion appro- priating this sum would remain as passed. 52 ANNUAL REPORTS Mr. George Ross reported that the Appropriation Com- mittee believe that the Selectmen need $70,000. to complete their program for this year. Mr. William Roger Greeley stated that he hoped that the Selectmen would give the details of how much they intended to spend. Mr. Patrick Flynn stated that he was in favor of the appropriation of$70,000. Mr. Elwyn G. Preston stated that he would like to see a larger amount of money spent for highway maintenance; that there is nothing that will establish the character of the Town more than the streets, and inasmuch as this is the Tercenten- ary year he felt that the Town should cooperate with the Se- lectmen. Mr Francis Chamberlain moved that the article be laid upon the table. This motion was voted down by vote of the meeting. Mr. Fred H. Moulton inquired how much of last year's appropriation was spent for road construction.. Mr. Theodore A. Custance of the Board of Selectmen gave a lengthy list of expenditures of the appropriation for High- way Maintenance last year, naming various items that might be called construction work that were charged to the High- way Maintenance. Mr. William H. Ballard offered a motion to substitute the , sum of $65,000. for $70,000. Questions were asked and remarks were also made by Mr. Richard McCabe, Mr. William J. Marshall, Mr. George E. Briggs, Mr. Orville B. Denison and Mr.W. Benjamin C. Meady. Mr. Robert P Trask stated that he had in his possession a program showing very definitely work to be done on forty- eight of the different streets in the Town, many of the items running from two to five hundred dollars, and he felt that the Selectmen needed the entire amount of the appropriation to carry out the program planned for the maintenance work The motion of Mr William H. Ballard to amend the orig- inal motion was voted down by vote of the meeting and the original motion was then carried. Arts. 16 and 36. Mr. Theodore A. Custance's motion to re- consider this article was voted down. TOWN or LEXINGTON 53 Art. 34. Under this article, Mr. Theodore A. Custance offered the motion that Article 34 and Article 2 be taken up together Under article two Mr. Frederick L. Emery, Chairman of the Planning Board, offered the following report of the Plan- ning Board. .REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The Selectmen, Town Offices, Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: We submit herewith the report of Metcalf & Eddy, En- gineers. upon the general subject of the drainage and develop- ment of the Vine Brook drainage area, dated September 29, 1928. For many years the Planning Board has been impressed with the necessity for draining and improving this area and has given much time and considerationto the subject. With your authority, Metcalf & Eddy were engaged to make a study of the entire Vine Brook Drainage area and'to report upon the practicability and probable cost of drain- ing such area with a view to the eventual use for residential occupancy of as much of the area as possible and to suggest means to that end, including a layout of the most practicable scheme of streets and thoroughfares to make it accessable. The report Ls exhaustive and outlines not only the drain- age necessary but the roads which should be built to make the area available for use, and includes also an exhaustive study of the subject of betterments as a guide to the Town in cover- ing the cost of such work as may be done. Since the drainage work so intimately involved the play- ground area, as well as the eventual attractiveness of the en- tire area for building purposes, the Planning Board called in- to conference Mr. A. A. Shurtleff of Boston, who is perhaps the leading landscape architect in the country, certainly the leading one in this part of the country, and Metcalf & Eddy had the benefit of collaboration.with Mr. Shurtleff in determin- ing the recommendations contained in this report. 54 ANNUAL REPORTS The report shows that the entire Vine Brook drainage area comprises about 980 acres, of which 311 acres must be drained to be usable. In the opinion of the Planning Board, the presence of this large area almost in the center of the town, constitutes in its present condition a standing threat to the present and pros- pective valuations throughout the center of the town It is too much to expect that this will remain permanently without • building. Unless it is properly drained, it and its bordering lands cannot go to a type of development that will be to the best interests of the Town. Left in its present condition, it will invite a type of development that will be prejudicial and a menace to the Town, resulting in depreciation of present valuable property. It is clear from the report of Metcalf &Eddy that it would be best for the Town if the entire project could be undertaken as a single piece of work The cost of doing it all at once would be substantially less than otherwise; the task of assessing bet- terments would be much simplified, and the entire cost could be recovered by betterments more easily than would be possible if the work is undertaken in sections. It is believed, however, that the magnitude of the project is such that notwithstanding the economies and advantages to be derived from undertaking it all at once, it is probably better to take it up in sections. Because Vine Brook is the only means for draining the business center of the town and because it has already reached its capacity and in its present condition is likely soon to cause flooding from the surface water received from the center alone, it thus constitutes a present threat to existing valuations, as well as the key to increased valuations in the business center and elsewhere throughout the drained area, and it would seem to be a Town project to deepen and increase the capacity of the trunk line portion of Vine Brook from Vine Brook Road to below Sheridan Street, the cost to be borne by the Town as a whole, independently of betterments and the larger area back of Vine Brook Road. This trunk line section of the brook is now several feet higher than it should be and has been so maintained by the Town for many years, thus serving as a dam to cause overflowing of the vast area to the north aifd south The Town, having been responsible for maintaining this level, would seem to be shouldered with the responsibility of removing it The indirect benefits from in- creased valuations will undoubtedly bring back to the Town more than the cost of the deepening. To undertake to cover TOWN OF LEXINGTON 56 this by any scheme of betterments would be so complex as to be probably impracticable. The data for doing this work is already in the report of Metcalf & Eddy It is believed to;be well within the range or possibility that the houses that 'would be built within the drained area within a period of ten years would furnish, to- gether with the land that would be drained, an annual tax: return of 25% or more of the entire cost of construction of this section It is believed by the Planning Board that this section must be built in any event and wholly irrespective of the action of the Town with respect to the larger areas to the south and north. It is hoped that the Town will approve and adopt the en- tire plan proposed by Metcalf & Eddy and that, if not ready to proceed with the entire program, it will at least vote to construct the trunk section from Vine Brook Road to the out- let below Sheridan Street, leaving the remaining South Branch, section and the North Branch section to be proceeded with at an early date. Respectfully submitted, A' FREDERICK L. EMERY; 11lairman. Mr. Emery then stated that in order that the Voters might get the proper prospective he would explain the prapos tion of the Vine Brook Drainage. Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington then offered a motion to ap- prove in general the recommendation of the Planning Board. The Moderator ruled Mr Wrightington's motion out of order and Mr. Wrightington withdrew his motion Mr Frederick L. Emery then proceeded to request per- mission of the meeting to admit Mr. Raymond of the firm of Metcalf & Eddy,to the meeting, which permission was granted. Mr. Emery then proceeded to explain,with the aid of slides on the screen, the proposition of Vine Brook Drainage, and gave a very lengthy description df what was intended to be accomplished in the future, draining three hundred acres of the Town which are located within one half mile of Massachu- setts Avenue. 56 ANNUAL REPORTS Dr J. Odin Tilton offered a motion that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr Emery for his able and lengthy description of the work involved in his report. This motion was seconded and passed by vote of the meet- ing Dr. Tilton then offered the motion that in view of the fact that it was impossible to vote intelligently upon such a report that it be printed and distributed to the voters, or at Ieast to the Town Meeting Members. Remarks'were made by Mr.Patrick Flynn and Mr. Eugene 'T Buckley of possible damages as a result of the drainage. Mr. Edwin B. Worthen called attention to the fact that the Town, May 12, 1926, voted to accept Chapter 221 of the Acts of 126 regarding Sewer Assessment, and Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926 regarding Drainage Assessment and he felt -that the work of the drainage of Vine Brook should be done by .assessing betterments Mr Arthur Hutchinson felt that the land should be raised Instead of drained and he offered a motion to indefinitely post- -pone the whole`Project. Mr. William H. Ballard stated that he hoped the motion -to indefinitely postpone would not prevail and suggested a com- a inittee of three members of each precinct, one member of the Planning Board and one member of the Board of Selectmen be appointed to study the project. Mr Edwin B. Worthen and Mr Theodore A. Custance hoped that the motion to indefinitely postpone would not pre- vail. The meeting voted not to indefinitely postpone the project. Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald then offered the following motion: VOTED: That a committee of four, one from each pre- cinct, be appointed by the moderator to investigate the matter of Vine Brook Drainage and report its findings at a future meeting. That each of the four members so appointed,be empowered to add three more members to the committee, said additional members to be from the respective precinct in which the mod- erator's appointee votes. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57 That the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen; the Chair- man of the Appropriation Committee and the Chairman of the Planning Board co-operate with said Committee and act as a part of same. This motion was lost by vote of the meeting Mr Sydney R Wrightmgton stated that he believed that there had been study enough made of the project and that re- ferring the matter to further committees would not get any- where. Dr. Tilton asked that the question on the printing of the report be put before the meeting and the following vote was passed: VOTED• That the report of the Planning Board and of Metcalf & Eddy on Drainage and Development of the Vine Brook drainage area be printed and distributed to the Town Meeting Members. The meeting adjourned for four weeks to April 28, 1930, at 8:00 P M. The meeting adjourned at eleven o'clock P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H KANE, Town Clerk. 58 ANNUAL REPORTS AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS, TOWN MEETING, March 17, 1930 Art.31. To see if the Town will amend Section 1 of Article XIV of the "Code of By-Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexing- ton", by striking out at the end of the second paragraph the words "and none of whom shall be eligible for immediate re- appointment upon the expiration of the terms for which they were respectively appointed." Lexington, Mass, February 24, 1930. 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 Office Building 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, seven days- before the time of said meeting. Attest: 3AMES J. SULLIVAN, Constable of Lee2ngton. Art.31. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed: VOTED. That Article XIV, Section 1 of the "Code of By- Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington" be amended by strik- ing out at the end of the second paragraph thereof the words "and none of whom shall be eligible for immediate reappoint- ment upon the expiration of the terms for which they were respectively appointed." Lexington, Mass., March 31, 1930 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Article 31 in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting called for March 3, 1930, and of the Constable's return on said Warrant. I also certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the vote TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 passed under Article 31 at the adjourned Town Meeting held March 17, 1930, as the same appears of record Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk of Lexington. Boston, Mass., April 10, 1930. The foregoing amendment to the By-Laws is hereby ap- proved. JOSEPH E.WARNER, Attorney General. 60 ANNUAL REPORTS AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW, TOWN MEETING, March 17, 1930 Art.32. To see if the Town will amend Section 3 (1) of Article 1 of the "Code of By-Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington", by adding at the end thereof the words "but not include town meeting members." Lexington, Mass., February 24,1930. 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 Office Building 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, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest. JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Constable of Lew-ington Art 32. On motion of.Mr. Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed• VOTED• That Article 1, section 3 (1) of the"Code of By- Laws of 1922 of the Town of Lexington"be amended by adding at the end thereof the words "but not include town meeting members". Lexington, Mass., March 31, 1930. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Article 32 in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting called for March 3, 1930, and of the Constable's return on said Warrant. I also certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the vote TOWN OF LEXINGTON 61 passed under Article 32 at the adjourned Town Meeting held. March 17, 1930, as the same appears of record. Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Thum Clerk of Lexington. Boston, Mass., April 10, 1930. The foregoing amendment to the By-Laws is hereby ap- proved. JOSEPH E.WARNER, Attorney General. 62 ANNUAL REPORTS ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING April 28, 1930 Owing to a meeting in Estabrook Hall of the Precinct Members of Precinct two to determine a tie vote, the Town Meeting was not called together until. 8:15 P. M. by Moderator Robert H. Holt. Art.1 Under this article on motion of Mr. Albert H. Burnham it was VOTED: That a Committee of three (3) of whom the Moderator shall be a member, be appointed to act on behalf of -the Town in connection with the lectures provided for under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzzanne E. Cary, said Committee to continue to serve until the next annual Town Meeting Committee appointed Robert H Holt, Mrs Henry D Love and Rev Christopher W Collier. Art.3. Under this article on motion of Mr. Albert H. Burnham the following vote was passed: VOTED• That John C Russell and Edward C. Maguire be elected as Field Drivers. Art 2 Under this article Mr. Theodore A. Custance offered the following Committee Report of the Committee on New Town Office Building, and asked that the report of the Com- mittee be accepted and the Committee discharged,and the meet- ing so voted. Report of the Special Committee appointed Septem- ber 22, 1927, which had "full authority to construct and equip Town Office Building as herein authorized within the sums appropriated, said building to be con- structed substantially in accordance with the plans recommended by Special Committee reporting under Article 2 for the Warrant of this meeting". Your Committee, having completed its task and turned the Building over to the Town, are pleased to submit the following report and ask that the Committee be discharged: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 CREDITS Mar 28/27 Appropriation .. ., . . $ 3,500 00 b ,Sept 22/27 Appropriation 500 00 Transferred from sale of Rindge Property 11,000.00 Bonds Issued 45,000 00 Transferred from sale of old Town Hall 50,001.00 Received from Isaac Harris Cary Trustees for Grading *12,087.50 $122,088 50 DEBITS Architect's fees .. $ 6,773.24 General Contract . 76,630 84 Electrical Contract 3,425 87 Heating Contract 6,262.59 Sprinkler System 2,555.00 Screens 458.00 Weatherstrips 276.00 Equipment 7,04079 Finish, Grading, Curbing and Planting *18,666 17 $122,088 50 *This was for grading the Cary Memorial grounds as well as the Town Office grounds, and the contribution was made by the Isaac Harris Cary Trustees for this purpose Respectively submitted, THEODORE A. CUSTANCE ALBERT H. BURNHAM EDWIN B WORTHEN GEORGE W NARY ARTHUR N. MADDISON JAMES G. ROBERTSON FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN NORMAN C. HOOPER Art 20. Under this article Mr Theodore A. Ousta,nce of- fered the following votes: VOTED• That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Fottler Avenue a distance of approxi- mately 1250 feet. VOTED. That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Bow Street, a distance of approximately 560 feet. 64 ANNIIAL REPORTS VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Theresa Avenue, a distance of approxi- mately 220 feet. VOTED• That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Cliffe Avenue,a distance of approximately 520 feet. FURTHER VOTED: That for the purpose of construct- ing sewers in said streets, the sum of $20,000. be appropriated, said sum to include$5,000. to be appropriated and assessed in the levy of the current year and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to sell bonds or notes of the Town in the sum of $15,000. issued and payable in accordance with law. $5,000.00 The above votes to construct sewers in Fottler Avenue, Bow Street, Theresa Avenue and Cliffe Avenue were passed unanimously by the meeting. Mr. Theodore A. Custance then offered the following vote: VOTED. That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Winthrop Road Extension a distance of approximately 250 feet. Under this article, Dr. James J. Walsh stated that he felt it should not be necessary to install a sewer in a road which at the present time is not a public street and has not any houses built upon it, and discovered any action under this vote. Dr James J. Walsh then offered a motion to indefinitely postpone this part of the article. The Moderator declared the motion to indefinitely post- pone lost Fifteen people having doubted the vote, a rising vote was taken with the result of 81 votes in favor of postponing and 49 against. The Moderator declared the motion to install a sewer in Winthrop Road indefinitely postponed Mr. Theodore A (instance then offered the following mo- tion. VOTED• That the purpose of constructing sewers in said streets,the sum of$20,000, be appropriated, said sum to include $5,000 to be appropriated and assessed in the levy of the cur- rent year,and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to sell bonds or notes of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 the Town in the sum of $15,000. issued and payable in accord- ance with law. $5,000.00 Mr. Custance explained that the cost of the extension in Winthrop Road would be only$750, and that is why he did not reduce the appropriation of $20,000., as that would give the Selectmen an opportunity to complete the work and be sure that the estimates will be met. The above vote required two-thirds vote; the vote of the meeting was taken with the result of 130 in favor and one in the negative. The motion was therefor declared carried. Arts. 21 and 22. Under these articles on motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance the following votes were passed unanim- ously: VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install water mains, not less than six inches in size in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the usual guarantee: Valley Road, Freemont Street and Winthrop Road Extension, and VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install water mains, not less than six inches in size in the following accepted streets: Walnut Street and Allen Street, and FURTHER VOTED. That for the purpose of installing water mains in the streets mentioned in Articles 21 and 22 the sum of $30,000. be appropriated for Water Construction Ac- count and that for the purpose of raising the money the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell under the direc- tion of and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the Town, issued and payable as provided by law. Art.24 Under this article, Mr. Theodore A. Custance of- fered the following motion• VOTED: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of an extension of Clarke Street as laid out by the Board of Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, and for the purpose of construct- ing said street the sum of $3,500.be appropriated and assessed. Under this article Mr. Edward Wood stated that he felt according to the description of his deed that some of his land was to be taken for highway purposes Mr Hollis Webster also asked fOr some information on the question as to whether the land was properly measured. 66 ANNUAL REPORTS Mr.Willard C. Hill stated that he felt no injustice should be done to Mr. Wood in taking his land. The Town Engineer reported that he did not believe the 'Town was taking any of Mr Wood's land; that they were going up to the boundary of his property. Mr. James Stuart Smith then offered a motion that the Moderator appoint a Committee of five citizens to report on this matter at a subsequent meeting, and the meeting so voted, 'Committee appointed: Willard C Hill, James Stuart Snaith, Hazen W. Hamlin, Eugene G. Kraetzer, J. Henry Duffy. Art 25. Under this article on motion of Mr Theodore A. (Custance, the following vote was passed: VOTED• That the Town accept the layout as a town way of a portion of Fottler Avenue, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and as shown on plan on file in the 'Town Clerk's Office dated August 22, 1929. Under this article Mr. Custance stated that if the meeting would waive the reading of the layout of the street, he would have it included in the record of the meeting. The Town Counsel agreed that it was not necessary to read -the description of the various street takings, and it was there- lore decided to waive the reading of the descriptions. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. Lexington, Mass, September 10, 1929. TOWN OF LEXINGTON, SELECTMEN'S Room At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, after having given due written notice of the inten- tion of said Board, as required by law, to lay out as a town way the way known as Fottler Avenue from Cliffe Avenue west- erly about 605 feet all as hereinafter more fully appears, and after public hearing thereon held this day, and no objections having been made; Now, upon consideration of the matter,it is ORDERED: That this Board of Selectmen is of the opinion that public necessity and convenience require that said Fottler Avenue be laid out and established as a public town TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 way, and that the same hereby is laid out and established as a public town way respectively, as follows• The northerly line of Fottler Avenue begins at a point in the westerly line of Cliffe Avenue, thence north 69° 17' 58" west distant about 123 feet to a point of curvature,thence bear- ing to the left with a curve of 235.76 feet radius distant 94 61 feet to a point of tangency, thence south 87° 42' 02" west dis- tant 239 05 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 257.94 feet radius distant 93 64 feet to a point of tangency, thence south 66° 54' 02" west distant 60 00 feet. The southerly line of Fottler Avenue begins at a point in the westerly line of Cliffe Avenue, thence north 69° 17' 58" west distant about 133 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 195 76 feet radius distant 78.58 feet to a point of tangency, thence south 87° 42' 02" west distant 239.05 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 217 94 feet radius distant 79 12 feet to a point of tangency, thence south 66° 54' 02" west distant 60 00 feet to a point, said point being south 23° 05' 58" east distant 40 00 feet from the terminus of the above described northerly line. The above described lines are parallel with and distant 40.00 feet from each other. Said Fottler Avenue is hereby laid out and established as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Fottler Avenue, Lexington, Mass, Scale 1 inch-40 feet,August 22, 1929, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer,"which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds with a copy of this order And said Board having considered the question of damages sustained by the owners of land across and through which said , ways have been laid out and established as aforesaid, hereby determines that no damages are sustained and no damages are awarded,and said Board hereby declares that all acts herein are done under the provisions of.law authorizing the assessment of betterments. THEODORE A. CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON dALLIE C. BLAKE FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN Board of Selectmen 68 ANNUAL REPORTS Art.26. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance it was VOTED• That the Town accept the layout as a town way of a portion of Taft Avenue from Baker Avenue to Ellis Street, all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office dated Janu- ary 21, 1930. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX,SS Lexington, Mass, February 11,1930. TOWN Or LEXINGTON, SELECTMEN'S ROOM At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, after having given written notice of the intention of said Board as required by law, to lay out as a town way Taft Avenue from Baker Avenue to Ellis Street six hundred ninety feet (690) more or less, all as hereinafter more fully appears, and after public hearing thereon held on the 11th day of February, 1930, and no objections having been made; Now upon consideration of the matter it is ORDERED• That the Board of Selectmen is of the opinion that public necessity and convenience require that said Taft Avenue be laid out and established as a public town way and the same hereby is laid out and established as a public town way respectively as follows. The Southerly line of Taft Avenue begins at its junction with the westerly line of Baker Avenue, said junction being northerly of and distant 190 00 feet from the northerly line of Oak Street, and thence north 44° 30' west distant 694.00 feet to its junction with the westerly line of Ellis Street. The northerly line of Taft Avenue begins at a point op- posite the junction of the westerly line of Baker Avenue with the southerly line of Taft Avenue, thence north 44° 30' west distant 686.00 feet. The above described lines are parallel with and distant 40.00 feet from each other. The above description is intended to conform to the plan of said street entitled, "Plan of Taft Avenue, Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 inch-40 feet, January 21,1930,John T.Cosgrove, Town Engineer", which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this order. And said Board having considered the question of damages sustained by the owners of lands across and through which said ways have been laid out and established as aforesaid, here- by determines that no damages are sustained and no damages are awarded, and said Board hereby declares that all acts done herein are done under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments. THEODORE A. CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON • FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN Board of Selectmen Art.27. On motion of Mr Theodore A Custance this article was indefinitely postponed Art 28. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance the following vote was passed: VOTED. That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Fuller Road all as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and as shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, dated. May 22, 1929. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. Lexington, Mass., February 11, 1930. TOWN OF LEXINGTON, SELECTMEN'S OFFICE At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, after having given written notice of the intention of said Board as required by law, to lay out as a town way Bertwell Road from North Hancock Street to Fuller Road nine hundred fifty (950) feet more or less, all as hereinafter more fully appears,and after public hearing thereon held on the 11th day of February,1930,and no objections having been made, Now upon consideration of the matter, it is ORDERED. That the Board of Selectmen is of the opinion that public necessity and convenience require that said Bertwell • Road be laid out and established as a public town way, and the same hereby is laid out and established as a public town way respectively as follows: 70 ANNUAL REPORTS The westerly line of Bertwell Road begins at a stone bound marking the westerly end of a curve of 277.34 feet radius m the northerly line of North Hancock Street, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 28 98 feet radius distant 39.74 feet to a point of tangency, thence north 23° 38' 40" east distant 52.63 feet to a stone bound marking a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 384.88 feet radius distant 171,59 feet to a stone bound marking a point of tangency, thence north 1° 54' west distant 719.69 feet. The easterly line of Bertwell Road begins at a point in the northerly line of North Hancock Street, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 11.80 feet radius distant 24 49 feet to a stone bound marking a point of tangency, thence north 23° 38' 40" east distant 3610 feet to a stone bound marking a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 434.88 feet radius distant 193.88 feet to a stone bound marking a point of tangency, thence north 1° 54' west distant 719 69 feet. The above described lines are parallel with and distant 50.00 feet from each other with the exception of the curved in- tersections at North Hancock Street. The above description is intended to conform to the plan of said street entitled, "Plan of Bertwell Road, Lexington, Mass., Scale 1 inch-40 feet, May 22, 1929, John T. Cosgrove Town Engineer," said plan being divided into two lengths on sheets numbered 1 and 2y which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this order And said Board having considered the question of damages sustained by the owners of lands across and through which said ways have been laid out and established as aforesaid, hereby determines that no damages are sustained and no damages are awarded, and said Board hereby declares that all acts done herein are done under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments. THEODORE A. CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON FRANCIS CHAMBERLAIN Board of Selectmen. Art 29 Under this article on motion of Mr. Theodore A. (-instance, it was unanimously TOWN OP LEXINGTON 71 VOTED: That for the purpose of constructing Fottler Avenue, Taft Avenue, and Bertwell Road all as laid out and accepted under Article 25, 26 and 28 the sum of $16,250. be appropriated and assessed Art 30 On motion of Mr. Hallie C. Blake it was VOTED: That the sum of $2,000. be appropriated and assessed to equip and repair the Fast Lexington Fire Station Building. Art.38 Under this article Mr. Edgar F. Scheibe offered the following motion: VOTED. That the Town,on the petition signed by George W. Sarano and others, being the owners of fifty per cent in valuation of the property designated or accepted by the Plan- ning Board as affected by the proposed amendment,and on the recommendation of the Planning Board thereon, after public hearings as provided in Sec. 17 of the Zoning By-Law, due notice hereof having been given in the Warrant of this meeting and no objections thereto in writing having been filed with the Town Clerk prior to the day named in the Warrant for the Town Meeting at which such proposed repeal or modification ' was acted upon, amend the Lexington Zoning By Law and Zoning map by changing from a C-1 district to an R-1 district a portion of the territory described in paragraph 28 of Sec 3 so that said paragraph shall read as follows• "At the junction of Marrett Road, formerly School Street, Lincoln and School Streets, commonly known as "The Five Forks", a business district on both sides of Marrett Road ex- tending southerly for a distance of 200 feet from the most southerly line of Lincoln Street and of a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street line in each instance" (By statute 1929, Chapter 39 this must be adopted by a two-thirds vote.) Mr. Frederick L Emery, Chairman of the Planning Board then read the following report of the Planning Board to the Boa-d of S^lectmen dated February 13, 1930. The Selectmen, Town Offices, Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen• On or about May 15, 1929, the Planning Board received from you petition of George W Sarano and others, asking that. 72 ANNUAL REPORTS certain areas at the intersections of Marrett Road, Lincoln Street and School Street, commonly known as "The Five Forks", be changed from C-1 or Business Districts, as they are now zoned, to R-1 or Residential Districts. Following receipt of this petition, the Planning Board held a hearing in the Selectmen's room on the evening of October 7, 1929,notice of which was duly published under our Zoning Law in the Lexington Times and notices of which were also sent by registered mail to all individual property owners owning prop- erty in that locality. The hearing was well attended. The owners of the major part of the territory, the status of which the petition asked to have changed, appeared to favor the proposed change; the only opposition came from two out- of-town attorneys, one of whom represented the owners of the triangular piece of property between School Street and Marrett Road, and the other of whom held a small mortgage on that property. A very small area only near the tip of the triangle ,would be affected by the proposed change,and this small portion that would be so affected is behind and virtually controlled by the tip portion itself, which is owned by one of the petitioners -who advocated the change The petition in effect asked that the business areas pro- vided under our present Zoning Law on both sides of Marrett Road and School Street north of Lincoln Street, and on both sides of Lmcoln Street, save the depth frontages of the existing 'business section on Marrett Road at the south of Lincoln Street, be restored to R-1 or Residential areas After a full hearing and a very full subsequent considera- tion of the petition following the hearing, the Planning Board unanimously recommends that the Zoning Law be amended in accordance with the article relating thereto in the Warrant for the Town Meeting. When the original Zoning Law was adopted in the Town, it was considered good practice to provide business districts beyond immediate needs and such as would reasonably provide for future development of the town: Since then, it has come to be considered the better practice not to provide business dis- tricts to accommodate developments many years in advance of present requirements, and,since there is no immediate require- ment for a business area or district in the vicinity of "The Five Forks" in excess of what is provided for on both sides of Mar- rett Road south of Lincoln Street, and since the owners of the major part of the property, the status of which it is desired to TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 change, favor the proposed change, the Planning Board feels that the restoration of such areas to residential districts had best be made, to preserve the status of residential districts as long as possible. Our experience in Lexington,,as well as the experience of other towns, shows that where the business districts are more extensive than really required, the tendency is for scattered building of stores at different points in the entire area, instead of compact building within a smaller area. Scattered location of stores does not make for property valuation thereof as busi- ness properties, and at the same time causes substantial de- preciation of the residential properties between, with the result that neither the owners of the business properties,nor the own- ers of the residential properties, are as well off as if the buss mess areas were more restricted, and the business building more compact. While it probably would not be wise to undertake any wholesale readjustment of business areas as at present laid down by the Zoning Law, whenever the owners of properties now zoned for business petition for restoration of such prop- erties to residential districts, such petitions should, in the opinion of the Planning Board, be given serious consideration. It should be said in behalf of the signers of the present petition that they desired this proposed change to be considered at the time the recent extensive amendments to the Zoning Law were made, but at the request of the Planning Board they generously consented to defer filing their petition until after the major amendments had been considered by the Town, in order to avoid complications that might otherwise have developed. Respectfully submitted, F. L. EMERY, Chairman. 74 ANNUAL REPORTS Mr. Emery then went on to explain that a hearing had been held on the petition signed by residents of the vicinity of Five Forks, asking for a change in the Zoning Law. The hear- ing had been well attended, and there was no objection except from an out of town attorney and from a man who held a mortgage on the property of Innis &McLennon. Mr. Emery felt that it was the intention of the owners of that property to apply for a filling station to be located on the corner of their property, and the Planning Board were of the opinion that it was not a proper location inasmuch as the tip end of the land was controlled by one of the petitioners for a change in the Zoning Law. Mr. Francis Burke stated that he felt it was unfair to Innis & McLennon, owners of the properly known as Marrett Gardens,in which development they have sixty-five vacant lots, to impose a restriction upon their property by removing the business zone, inasmuch as when they purchased this property,, they purchased it in good faith and did not know of any peti- tion having been filed with the Planning Board for a change in the Zoning Law They felt that any piece of property developed for house lots needed a business location reserved for stores,. and realizing how hard it was to secure a piece of property placed in the business district, he felt that this property should. not be changed. Remarks were made by Dr. James J. Walsh, Robert J. Fawcett, Edgar F Scheibe, Arthur F Hutchinson and Patrick Flynn against the proposition of changing the Zoning Law.. Remarks were made by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sarano and Edgar F. Scheibe in favor of the petition.. Remarks were also• made by Eugene T. Buckley and Lawrence G Mitchell A two-thirds vote being necessary, a rising vote was taken with the result of fifty-eight in favor of amending the Zoning Law, and eighty against, and the motion was declared lost. Art 35 On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Oustance the fol- lowing vote was passed unanimously• VOTED• That the sum of $10,000. be appropriated and assessed to equip and repair the Public Works Department building located on Bedford Street. Art 37 On motion of Mr Theodore A. Oustance the fol- lowing vote was passed unanimously: VOTED• That the Town purchase from Robbins & Smith, Inc., for street purposes the following parcels of Iand TOWN OF LEXINGTON 76 PARCEL A, bounded as follows: Southerly by Follen Road 2914 feet, Westerly by land of grantor 88.27 feet, Northerly by land of grantor 30 91 feet; Easterly by land of grantor 6812 feet; containing 1590 square feet, all as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Part of Smith Avenue, Lexington, Mass, Scale 1 inch equals 20 feet, June 16, 1927, John. T Cosgrove, Town En- gineer"; PARCEL B, bounded as follows: Southerly by Follen Road 52.75 feet; Westerly by land of grantor 109.74 feet; Easterly by land of grantor 111 52 feet; containing 1526 square feet, all as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Part of Smith Avenue, Lexington, Mass., June 16, 1927, Scale 1 inch equals 20 feet, John T Cosgrove, Town Engineer"; in consideration of the payment to Robbins & Smith, Inc, of the sum of six hundred seventeen and fifteen one hundredths dollars 4617.15) FURTHER VOTED. That the sum of six hundred seven- teen and fifteen. one-hundredths dollars 4617.15) be appro- priated and assessed for the purpose of the said purchase of land from Robbins & Smith, Inc. Mr Theodore A Custance offered a motion to indefinitely postpone all articles not acted upon, inasmuch as it was ex- plained to the meeting that no action on construction work could be started until five days after the final adjournment of the Town Meeting. The meeting therefor voted to indefinitely postpone all articles, the Town Counsel having presented an. opinion that he saw no reason why this could not be done. The meeting dissolved at 10:03 P M. A true copy of the record, Attest. JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk • '76 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you ,are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, ,qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, in said LEXINGTON, on MONDAY, THE Nineteenth day of May, 1930,at 8.00 P M, then and there to act on the following articles• Art 1 To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Corn- -puttees. Art 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate addi- tional money for the following accounts• Granolithic side- walks, Forest Fires, Waltham Street damages, Street Signs, Fire Department, Lowering Brooks, Town Clerk, and Police Department, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art.3. To consider the further report of the Planning Board on the drainage and development of the Vine Brook -water shed and the report thereon of Metcalf & Eddy, Consult- ing Engineers, dated September 29, 1928, a copy of which is on file at the office of the Board of Selectmen and open to public inspection; and to see if the Town will approve or adopt all or any of the recommendations therein contained, vote to con- struct, deepen, enlarge or relocate water ways, drains, sewers, conduits, roads or parks substantially as described therein; appropriate money therefore by the issue of bonds or notes or by direct appropriation or by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such methods,or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art 4,. To see if the Town will appropriate money to deepen, widen, relocate or clear of obstructions Vine Brook be- low Sheridan Street and to alter and reconstruct the present culvert under East Street. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 Art.5. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install a sewer in Winthrop Road extension from the present end of Winthrop Road to Waltham Street,. a distance of ap- proximately 1,450 'feet; also from a point in Winthrop Road extension near the present south branch of Vine'Brook across private lands to Vine Brook Road, a distance of approximately 950 feet; also from Vine Brook Road across private lands to' Mass Avenue, from Mass. Avenue across Town property to the railroad; from the railroad across private lands to Sher- man Street from Sherman Street across private lands to Sheri- dan Street; thence along Sheridan Street to a point in Grant Street; the total distance from Vine Brook Road to Grant Street, as above described, being approximately 2,000 feet, ap- propriate money for said construction by direct appropriation, issue of bonds or notes, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art.6. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way,or accept the layout of as a town way, a portion.of Tucker Avenue, from Baker Avenue westerly, as laid out by the Select- men, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, appropriate money therefor by the issuance of 1 bonds or notes or by direct appropriation, or take any action relating thereto. Art 7 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to cover the expense of printing and publishing the report oni Vine Brook Drainage and to cover the Engineering services in connection therewith, as authorized by the Town Meeting held' March 31, 1930. Art.8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate money for the purpose of purchasing a certain lot of land located on the Old County Road near Allen Street known as a portion of the Swenson Brothers Farm containing ap- proximately eight acres, and erecting thereon a public school building and originally equipping and furnishing the same, and to provide for such appropriation by the issuance of bonds or notes or by direct appropriation or Iby any, one or more or all of such methods, or to take any action relating thereto Art.9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the use of the Stanley Hill Post 38, American Legion, the' same to be expended under the direction of the Board of Select- men for the celebration of the Tercentenary or act in any man- ner relating thereto. Art 10 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase a portion of the land owned by Lois M. and Lillian: 78 ANNUAL REPORTS G.Marshall near the Cary Memorial Library, said parcel bemg described as follows• Lot C, bounded south-westerly by land now or formerly of William E. Denham 50.85 feet, northwest- erly by land of Town of Lexington 76.84, feet, northeasterly by land of Town of Lexington 49.30 feet; southeasterly by land of the grantors 76 09 feet, all as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass, Scale 1"-10' October 14, 1929,. E. N. Montague, C. E, West Acton, Mass.,"appropriate money for this purchase by direct appropriation, issue of bonds or notes or otherwise, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art.11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of$850 from the Account of Sale of Land to purchase of land of Lois M.and Lillian G Marshall adjoining the Cary Memorial Library property. Art.12. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, an extension of Clarke Street, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, appropriate money for the construction of said street by direct appropria- tion or by the issue of bonds, notes or otherwise, and provide for the transfer of any unexpended balance to other construc- tion, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art.13. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lexing- ton Zoning By-Law and zoning map by changing from an R-1 district to a 0-1 district the property on the westerly side of Bedford Street from Valley Road and extending northerly along property of Harriette W. Smith. 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. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this sixth day of May, A.D., 1930 ALBERT H. BURNHAM CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK THEODORE A CUSTANCE Selectmen of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 Lexington, Mass, May 12, 1930. 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 Office Building 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, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 80 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING May 19, 1930 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt at 8:07 P. M Art.2 Mr. Theodore A. Custance moved that article 2 be taken up. Under this article Mr. Robert P. Trask offered the following motion: VOTED• That the following amounts be appropriated for the following accounts for the ensuing year: Granolithic sidewalks $2,000 00 Forest Fires 1,000 00 Waltham Street damages 199.00 Street Signs 300.00 4 Fire Department 2,450 00 Lowering Brooks 500 00 Town Clerk 200 00 Police Department . 700 00 Mr. George M. RossChairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee, reported that this committee approved the appropria- tions as offered by Mr. Trask. Art.3. Under this article, Dr Clarence Shannon offered the following motion which was passed unanimously• VOTED. That the report of the Planning Board and Selectmen on the drainage and development of the Vine Brook Water Shed be accepted and placed on file. (A copy of said report appears on page 84 of this report.) It was then voted that article 3 be laid upon the table. Art.7 Under this article Dr. Clarence Shannon offered the following motion: VOTED• That the sum of $650 be appropriated and assessed to cover the expense of printing and publishing the report of Vine Brook drainage and the Engineering services obtained in connection therewith. • TOWN OF LEXINGTON $� Mr. Albert H. Burnham stated that he understood the cost of the Engineering services would come out of the Engineering Department and offered a motion to amend this motion, sub- stituting the sum of $300. for the sum of $650. The meeting. voted to pass the amendment of Mr. Burnham, substituting the sum of $300 for $650. so that the motion passed read as. follows. VOTED: That the sum of $300. be appropriated and • assessed to cover the expense of printing and publishing the report of Vine Brook Drainage. Arts 3,4 and 5. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance It was voted to take up articles 3,4 and 5. Mr.Albert H.Burnham having made a minority report, Mr. Fred H. Moulton asked to hear from him to get his ideas on the subject of Vine Brook Drainage. Mr. Burnham stated that he did not want to oppose the project with the idea of defeating it, but he did not feel that sufficient study had been given to this project to warrant the Town making an expenditure of money until they are cer- tain that this closed drain would drain the land, and he also felt that unless laterals were constructed, the water could not get out of the land into the culvert, and in Metcalf & Eddy's- report, they did not provide for laterals Mr. Burnham also. stated that as he figured it the betterments to be paid by Mr. Ryder would amount to $22,454. He also felt that when the spring freshets come, he did not believe that this pipe would readily take all the water. Mr. Fred H. Moulton made remarks regarding the cost to. the Town and suggested that the Town might start at East Street and do a certain portion of the brook each year, and eventually the project would be completed. Remarks were also made by Messrs. William Roger Gree- ley, Elwyn G. Preston, Harold Lamont, Allen Chamberlain,. William J. Marshall, Eugene G. Kraetzer, George E. Foster,. Edgar F. Scheibe, and Robert H. Eldridge. Mr. Edward W. Taylor suggested that the rate of better- 41110. ment of one half a cent per foot might be increased to a cent a foot Mr Robert L. Ryder stated that his brother owns the property in question where the Vine Brook drainage was to be extended, and paid taxes on it for the past seven or eight • years. They have on this property sixty-two lots of land on Winthrop Road extension, and they have put restrictions on the lots for the benefit of the property owners, and have agreed 0 82 ANNUAL REPORTS to refund their money if the restrictions are not carried out They have built a road and taken out five or six feet more of earth that the Town Engineer required, and they have made a thirty-two foot set back when only a twenty foot set back is required by the Town. They also have one hundred and three acres in this territory to develop and when developed in the fashion that they propose, it will be one of the finest develop- ments that the Town has ever had and the Town will receive the return in taxation. It depended upon the Town, however, to help make this kind of a development by draining the land. Dr.James J.Walsh asked whether or not Mr Ryder would be wilhng to place the restrictions on the whole area and 'whether or not he had placed the plan on file at the Registry Mr Ryder stated that he had placed the plan on file with -the Planning Board and the Board of Survey had already ap- proved the plan of Winthrop Road extension, and would prob- ably approve the whole plan at a later date,but have approved the plan generally. He did not propose to put it on file at the Registry of Deeds until the plan was approved A rising vote was taken on the motions offered under • articles 3, 4, and 5, by Mr Theodore A. Custance, which read -as follows: Art.3. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and directed to proceed under Statute 1926, Chapter 263, for the purpose of surface drain- -age, to construct a culvert for Vine Brook from about Vine _Brook Road to about Sheridan Street, approximately in ac- kcordance with the report of Metcalf and Eddy, Civil Engineers, dated September 29, 1928, and to deepen, widen, relocate and clear of obstructions Vine Brook in the area between Vine Brook Road, Waltham Street and Marrett Road with any necessary culverts approximately in accordance with said re- port and to construct such lateral ditches in said area. if any, as they may deem advisable, and to make necessary takings therefor by eminent domain and in their order for such im- provement to state that betterments are to be assessed therefor. FURTHER VOTED. That for the purpose of paying for the improvement authorized under the preceding vote the sum of ninety thousand ($90,000) dollars be raised and appropri- ated of which twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars shall be as- sessed and to meet the remainder of said appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and he here- by is authorized to borrow not exceeding seventy thousand 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 ($70,000) dollars under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, section 7 and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor payable in not more than thirty years from the date of issue or at such earlier date as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine Art.4. VOTED: That the sum of$2,500. be appropriated and assessed for deepening, widening, relocating and clearing of obstructions Vine Brook below Sheridan Street, including the alteration and reconstruction of the present culvert for the said brook under East Street. Art.5. VOTED. That the Board of Selectmen be author- ized to construct a sewer in Winthrop Road extension from the present end of Winthrop Road to Waltham Street, a distance of approximately 1,450 feet; also from a point in Winthrop Road extension near the present south branch of Vine Brook across private lands to Vine Brook Road, a distance of ap- proximately 950 feet; also from Vine Brook Road across priv- ate lands to Mass. Avenue; from Mass. Avenue across Town property to the railroad; from the railroad across private lands to Sherman Street; from Sherman Street across private lands to Sheridan Street; thence along Sheridan Street to a point in Grant Street; the total distance from Vine Brook Road to Grant Street, as above described, being approximately 2,000 feet and that bonds or notes be issued in the sum of $10,000 in accordance with the law. Seventy-six voted in the affirmative and eighty-seven in the negative. The motions were declared lost. The meeting adjourned at 10.57 P. M. to June 9, 1930, at 8:00 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. Drainage of Vine Brook Watershed in South Central Portion of Lexington Reports of the Selectmen and Planning Board and Copy of the Report of METCALF & EDDY, Engineers LEXINGTON, MASS. May 6, 1930 86 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD April 15, 1930 The Selectmen, Town Offices Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen• Pursuant to vote of the adjourned Town Meeting in March 31, 1930, the Planning Board submits herewith copy of the principal part of the report of the Engineers, Messrs Metcalf & Eddy, under date of September 29, 1928, upon the subject of drainage of the Vine Brook area. The copy lacks a reproduction of the plan giving the soundings taken throughout the drainage area because the data on said plan is so small it would not re- produce satisfactorily. Bound with the report is a copy of the plan prepared by A. A Shurtleff of street layout to harmonize with the drainage channels. This street layout has already been changed somewhat and will be subject to further changes as the detail work of development proceeds, but it affords a good idea of the plan of through ways and principal connecting streets as they will eventually be built if present plans are carried out. Except as above, the copy of the Metcalf & Eddy report is complete. That report discusses present conditions; outlines a system for draining the area south of Massachusetts Avenue to reclaim the present low and unusable portions thereof; lays down a system of through highways to fit in with the proposed drainage channels, gives plans for installing sewers to serve the territory and finally presents a careful analysis as a guide to the assessment of betterments upon the benefited areas The drainage system suggested covers both the North Branch and South Branch areas, respectively at opposite sides of Waltham Street, also the trunk line section which extends beneath Vine Brook Road, Massachusetts Avenue and the rail- road These areas aggregate some 900 acres While the entire project could be carried out as a unit with large savings in cost, and while the entire plan, if executed as a single undertaking, would undoubtedly simplify the problem of assessment of betterments and would probably permit the Town to recover most of the cost, if not the entire cost of con- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 struction by assessment of betterments, the Planning Board feels that the entire project would involve so much money that the Town would hesitate to undertake it all at once. Further- more, the entire project, if executed at once, would also pos- sibly throw into the market more land for residential building than could be well digested in a period of time that would make it profitable. Therefore, the Planning Board feels that it would be wiser to undertake a part only of the work at this time, leaving the balance to be executed at a later date whenthe need therefor shall have become more immediately imperative The Town should, however, immediately make such layouts and takings as will make possible eventual accomplishment of the entire propect. The trunk line section extending from a point just above Vine Brook Road to and under Massachusetts Avenue and the railroad to an outlet point some thousand feet below the rail- road, being located almost in the heart of the business section of the Town, is the key to the entire situation The capacity of this section must be increased in the immediate future to take care of the surface drainage from the center of the Town without considering the problem of conducting away the waters received from the areas beyond. This trunk section must be lowered some eight feet before the South Branch area above can be properly drained for building; the North Branch area will require a lowering of not more than six and one-half feet. The Planning Board has felt that this trunk line section should be deepened and constructed by the Townas a Town project and at the expense of the Town; its location in the very heart of the Town, the fact that it drains the entire business center as well as the area surrounding the center, the fact that the entire Town would benefit from this improvement just as the entire Town benefits from any improvement in the center of the Town; and the complications that accompany any effort to assess betterments in respect to that particular section of the brook would seem to make it more properly a Town porpo- sition than one relating to bordering properties only. It would seem that every municipality is under obligation to maintain drainage structures, adequate for the normal growth of the town. Furthermore, the Planning Board believes that the en- hanced values of property throughout the center of the Town and the area drained eventually into this trunk section of the brook would in a comparatively few years return to the Tower in taxes more than the reconstruction of this particular sec- tion would cost. 88 ANNi;Al. REPORTS The trouble with the General Betterment Act has been that the entire cost of any improvement must necessarily be assessed as betterments,it is not possible to divide the cost; and these betterments can not be assessed until after the work is completed. If any error is found to have occurred in method of assessment or in the apportionment among the properties especially benefited, the entire assessment can be thrown out and the cost of the completed work would then fall back upon the Town. In June last a new Betterment Act was passed, Acts of 1929, Chapter 380, evidently with the purpose of removing some of the objections to the earlier act This recent act makes possible, among other things, the assessment of a part of the construction cost only instead of the whole cost, where the situation justifies, and provides also for outlining a plan and taking the matter before the court for approval or disapproval before any costs of construction are incurred If the court ap- proves, then the work may be carried out with comparative cer- tainty that the betterments assessed according to the approved plan may be collected, and if, after the court has considered the proposed plan, it appears to the Town that the cost is likely to be heavier than it anticipated, the Town may abandon the entire project, reimbursing land owners for any expense they may have been put to in opposing the plan before the • .court. Apparently many of our citizens feel that any work of this sort should be constructed under a Betterment Act, and if a majority of the Town Meeting members entertain that view, this new Betterment Act above referred to would appear to furnish the most desirable plan upon which to proceed, for it would not, like the earlier act, require the entire cost of the trunk section to be borne by the properties especially benefited along its line and along the North and South Branch areas, to the exclusion of the Town as a whole. Just what betterments would, under this act, be assessable along the trunk line cannot yet be stated at this time, but this new act would make possible the assessment of only so much of the entire cost as would appear to be just and fair. As the sentiment of the Town appears to have developed,. it would seem to be wise to undertake at once not only the deep- ening and improvement of the trunk section, but, in addition, what is known as the South Branch section extending to Mar- rett Road. There can be no question but what the South Branch section should be constructed under one of the Bet- terment Acts TOWN Or LEXINGTON 89 ROADS We suggest that the roads be omitted from consideration at this time except that the Town should adopt a definite plan and make any necessary layouts, and takings where necessary, to assure that such roads as eventually may be built, shall be built in accordance with that approved layout As such roads are found necessary, they may be built like other roads in newly developed areas in the Town, the cost of the same to be charged back against the abutting lands. This cost at the present time averages from $7 00 to $10.00 per lineal foot of road In the present instance, some of the roads should be built to serve as through roads, to relieve Massachusetts Avenue and the center of the Town of as much traffic as possible. To that end such roads should be built as indicated on the Shurt- leff plan, wider than would be necessary for purely local needs and, as a consequence, the Town, and possibly the State, should bear a proper part of the construction cost. SEWERS Sewers also, so far as necessary to accommodate the areas under development, should be built under our present act, and therefore form no necessary part of the present drainage prob- lem except that such sewers as must extend from Vine Brook Road to junction with the present sewer trunk line in the vicinity of Sheridan Street, estimated to cost $8,000, must be built at the expense of the Town because the locality through which that section must extend is already served by and has been assessed for the present sewer system. COSTS Messrs. Metcalf & Eddy estimate the cost of the trunk line drainage section, extending from its outlet near the junction. of Sheridan and Grant Streets to Vine Brook Road, and in- cluding necessary engineering, at. $88,000 From Vine Brook Road to the new junction point a short distance beyond the proposed exten- sion of Winthrop Road: 15,000 From the new junction point to Marrett Road: 17,000 A total of: $120,000 The cost from Vine Brook Road to the new Junction point: $15,000 Thence to Marrett Road: 17,000 A total of: $32,000 90 ANNUAL REPORTS should in any event be assessed under the Betterment Act upon the land specially benefited. There are 166 acres of unusable land in the South Branch. area. Deducting 20 acres for land which, when drained, may still be found unsuited for building, and good for parks only,. leaves 146 acres of unusable lands to be reclaimed; at 43,560 feet per acre, this would mean a total of 6,359,760 square feet. A betterment assessment of one-half cent per square foot upon this area alone — $218 per acre — would bring a total of X31,798.80, or approximately the cost of the drainage channel' from Vine Brook Road to Marrett Road. This does not take into account additional betterments that may be assessed up- on higher lands, fronting upon the unusable areas and now' inaccessible because of the same. It would seem, therefore, wise to take in the entire South. Branch area with the initial construction of the trunk line under Massachusetts Avenue and the railroad. To make this possible,another meeting must be called,the warrant for which shall contain an article of broader scope than Article 34 of the' warrant for the present meeting. The engineers, following a further examination, confirm. the report originally made to the Planning Board, that for the. present there will be no appreciable damage to the areas below Grant Street from such increased rate of flow as may result from the deepening of the brook throughout the trunk and' South Branch sections under consideration; that such increase as may result will be accommodated by enlarging the culvert under Hayes Lane, which is included in the scheme already- proposed, and by substituting two culvert pipes each of about five feet in diameter for the single culvert under East Street now existing and cleaning the brooks, at an additional cost estimated by the engineers at something less than a thousand. dollars. Later it may be found desirable to improve the lands be- low Grant Street as much as is now proposed for the North and South Branch areas, thereby to remove danger from increased flow from above Vine Brook Road as building in that locality proceeds, and at the same time render the lands south of Grant Street available for building just as the upper areas will be. made available by the proposed drainage scheme. 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TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1.-- PLAN OF PROPOSED HIGHWANS *k ''<' 't.',.111111*.mn 111:11 (......,.. • - 610111. I'!) SOUTH CENTRAL PORTION OF TOWN ,-*-''''. ' small IMIlli ar. ail 44V W /~^ ____-- _____-- ______ TOWN OF LEXINGTON .9/ The matter of connecting necessary or desired laterals with the main drainage channels would appear to involve no serious difficulty. The engineers advise that, in general, these laterals should be constructed by the property owners to drain their several properties into the main channels to whatever ex- tent necessary to adapt the properties to desired uses. Most of the large individual properties in the South Branch area adjoin one or both sides of the proposed South. Branch channel and can with little difficulty be drained there- into If it is desired to convert these properties into residen- tial developments, laterals would probably be necessary, but in general such laterals should follow the streets laid out and approved by the Board of Survey for residential development; they would ordinarily take the form of drains or pipes under- lying the streets and would be constructed at the time the streets are constructed. Obviously it is impracticable to lay down those laterals in advance of the detail plans for residen- tial development because the laying out of streets and lots necessarily constitute parts of a single problem—neither should be laid out independently or in advance of the other. There are some small properties in the South Branch area that will not be directly reached by the proposed main drain- age channel but such properties can easily be accommodated,, when necessary or desired, over the layouts for some one or more of the projected streets In the nature of the case many details must be left until the work is entered upon but we are convinced the propect involves no insurmountable nor unduly expensive problems. The plan of betterment assessments suggested by Messrs.. Metcalf&Eddy is probably more extensive than would be prac- ticable for the Town to adopt; but will be exceedingly helpful in estimating any betterment plan that may be proposed By undertaking the work under consideration, the Plan- ning Board feels that the Town will protect itself against any undesirable development within this large drainage area, and will invite and assure itself the kind of development that will be in every way to the best interests of the Town. Respectfully submitted, F. L. EMERY, Chairman '92 ANNUAL REPORTS Reports of the Selectmen THE MAJORITY REPORT May 6, 1930 'To the Town Meeting Members, Lexington, Massachusetts: The subject of drainage as it is related to the Vine Brook area now under consideration and which the Town Meeting members will be asked to consider at a meeting May 19, 1930, has been discussed from many points of view. While it has "been studied by a number of our townspeople, we ask that you study the enclosed report of Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, under date of September 29, 1928 to the Planning Board, and the report of the Planning Board to the Selectmen under date of April 15, 1930. While we as a Board have been giving a great deal of study to this project for a number of years, we have studied it more intensely in the last few months. The report of Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, which is sub- mitted herewith, shows us very conclusively what must be done to make this drainage possible. The Planning Board has made an exhaustive study of this report and has made specific recommendations concerning its adoption. Your Selectmen have also made a careful study of the report of Metcalf &Eddy, have conferred with the Planning Board, have held several in- formal meetings with interested groups and made independent investigations, and we are of the opinion that the Town should adopt the plan as a whole and proceed at once with that part of the project which includes the trunk system and the south branch. While it is not possible to anticipate how rapidly this land will develop once it is drained, Winthrop Road is already being extended to Waltham Street by private enterprise, and it seems reasonable to expect that more streets will be laid out in the near future. Even if all the area is not immediately developed, its value is obviously greatly enhanced by changing it to a well drained piece of property in close proximity to the center of the Town. It must be conceded that na amount of money spent on clearing the present channel of Vine Brook and rebuilding walls will be of any avail as long as that part of the trunk line section which runs under Massachusetts Avenue is eight TOWN or LEXINGTON 93 feet higher than the point to which the water table must be lowered to make this land available for building purposes. In view of the fact that many citizens are of the opinion that this entire project should be authorized under the Better- ment Act, and since most of the property owners in the south branch area have expressed a willingness to agree to a reason- able betterment assessment, we now recommend this procedure in order that the Town may have immediate returns on its investment. We have secured definite estimates on this work by dif- ferent contractors based on the specifications of the Town Engineer. These firms have had experience in this type of work, and we are confident that a substantial saving can be made over the estimates submitted by the Engineers, so that it seems probable that the entire south branch area can be drained for only a little more than the amount estimated by them to construct the trunk line alone. This lay out is in line with the studies we have had of the proposed through highways that will be of great value to the Town. It seems wise to us to encourage the land owners to lay out and dram their property along the lines suggested so that when the Town is ready to take over the street, under the Betterment Act, it will not be necessary for any drainage to be done at that time. It should be remembered that the Board of Survey laid out a street from Massachusetts Avenue toVine Brook Road in 1918 over Vine Brook. This matter has been held in abeyance until the drainage of Vine Brook has been done. This, when constructed, will form an entrance to that territory between Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road, and is an important link of highway which will later lead to Cambridge by way of Belmont. This is the only portion in which the Town will en- counter damages of any consequence. In this section the Town will have to take 29,920 square feet of land and one house, and this should be done before the Iand becomes more valuable. We respectfully urge every Town Meeting Member to study with great care the entire report of Metcalf & Eddy and the recommendations of the Planning Board. We further urge a personal inspection of that portion of the drainage area that is .94 ANNUAL REPORTS easily accessible, so that the fullest possible knowledge may be obtained of this important improvement w Respectfully submitted, THEODORE A. CTSTANCE ROBERT P. TRASK CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C BLAKE Selectmen THE MINORITY REPORT My reasons for a minority report on Vine Brook drainage are as follows: I do not believe that the closed drain proposed from Vine Brook road to Sheridan Street will take care of the drainage in the area between these two streets. This is to be a tight cement pipe, and I cannot see any way for the ground water to enter It will only take care of the street water through catch • basins. Also, no borings have been made so far to determine the nature of the soil through which this drain must pass If it should be quicksand (the same as encountered when the Cary Memorial Building was built and the sewers in Massachusetts Avenue constructed) it will add very much to the cost of con- struction I think this information should be in the hands of the voters before they are asked to vote on this project. So far as the South Branch is concerned, lowering the "brook only will not take care of lowering the water table any -great distance back from the brook itself. In order to accom- plish this, laterals must be put in close enough to each other to take care of the water in the ground in the areas removed from the main brook. If these laterals are not provided and the water in these back areas taken care of, I do not think the Town can collect betterments on the areas not drained No plans for these laterals have been presented, and no money provided for their construction in the figures presented to the "Town In regard to the question of betterments, this drainage project, when carried out, benefits the owners of the area in- volved so that they receive a very distinct improvement. It seems to me that they should be wilting to make a definite agreement with the Town as to what extent they are willing TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 -to stand betterment assessments, thus relieving the Town at some future time of probable litigation or the alternative of abating them. Respectfully yours, ALBERT H BURNHAM, Selectman 1 • 96 ANNE AL REPORTS COPY OF REPORT OF METCALF & EDDY, ENGINEERS REPORT LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Town Planning Board Lexington, Mass Gentlemen: We transmit herewith our report upon "Drainage of Vine Brook Watershed in South Central Portion of Lexington." This report may be summarized as follows: The drainage area of Vine Brook south of Massachusetts Avenue, comprises about 900 acres much of which is close to the center of the Town and unsuitable for residences because of its low swampy nature. Considerable portions of these areas can be made avail- able for residences by the construction of suitable drainage channels and conduits. Other portions have firm bottom so deep that it will be best to reserve them for use as parks or playgrounds, because foundations would be too expensive to warrant development into house lots It is advisable for the Town to adopt a plan for the drain- age and development of this district, in order to control the development and forestall difficult drainage and sewerage prob- lems which would probably result from uncontrolled develop- ment. For the brook channels, it is economical to build portions of open earth channels and portions of closed masonry con- duits and to so locate them that they can be constructed in firm ground where deep foundations of piles or masonry will not be required We have designed the main brook channels and conduits to care for the run-off from a two-year frequency rainfall gage at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir of the Metropolitan Water Works. Occasionally, very heavy storms will occur, which will cause some flooding of streets and cellars in the low areas. The soil in the swampy areas consists of a soft muck over- lying sand, gravel, rock or clay. After the ground water level TOWN Olr LEXINGTON 9' • has been lowered in these areas by the construction of the proposed channels and conduits, a subsidence of the surface of a foot or more will take place because of decomposition and compression This fact has been taken into> consideration in our design of the drainage channels. Cesspools will be impracticable of operation in the swampy areas, beacuse the soil will be very slow to drain. Therefore, sewers must be provided before development can be made in the low portions. A submain sewer can be built to serve the North Branch district and discharge into an existing sewer near Waltham Street at the present ibrook culvert. Portions of the South Branch Districts are so low that a satisfactory sewer to serve the area cannot discharge into the existing main sewer near the junction of the present North and South Branches It will, therefore, be necessary to build a new sewer substantially parallel to the existing main sewer from the junction of the existing North and South Branches to a loca- tion near Grant and Sheridan Streets where it will discharge into the existing main sewer. The proposed drainage project involves an open brook channel for the South Branch of Vine Brook following near the easterly border of the swamp from a point 700 to 800 feet north of Marrett Road to the junction with the proposed chan- nel for the North Branch. The channel of the North Branch will be relocated following the easterly and southerly shore of the swamp, thus diverting the flow from the present brook channel which is parallel to the park road west of Waltham Street From the junction of the North and South Branches, an open channel will extend north to a point near the south- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue,- thence the channel will be a covered conduit to the end of the steep drop several hun- dred feet north of Sheridan Street with a relatively short open channel to connect with the present brook channel. If preferred, the covered conduit can be extended from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Vine Brook Road. The estimates of cost of the main drainage channels and conduits are as follows: North Branch $71,000 South Branch 17,000 Main channel from junction of North and South Branches to Massachusetts Avenue 30,000' Main channel east of Massachusetts Avenue 67,000 Total $186,000 `98 ANNUAL REPORTS The estimated cost of the through highways required to • provide access to the areas within the district is $241,000. This estimate is based upon a gravel surfaced roadway 24 feet wide. When permanent paved surfaces are required for these highways, an additional expenditure of about $163,000 will be required. We have studied the problem of assessment of betterments upon the areas within the district, to cover the cost of drain- age and through highways We recommend that the cost of constructing the drainage channels and conduits be assessed uniformly upon the drainage area for the reasons given in the report. We recommend that the cost of through highways be .assessed in accordance with the principles described in the report and illustrated by the through highway benefit map ,.(No. 10, opposite page 119). The construction of the drainage channels and conduits 'will make possible the development into parks or playgrounds of considerable areas which will not be suitable for residences 'Certain adjacent areas will be benefitted by these parks, and -we recommend that such areas be assessed the cost of the con- -struction of main drainage channels which would otherwise be assessable to the park areas We recommend that these as- sessments be made in accordance with the principles described in the report and illustrated by the park benefit map (No. 9, opposite page 119). We have worked out assessment units for the three dif- ferent types of benefits. It is probable that some modification 'will be made in the relative assessments, but we believe the principles upon which the proposed assessments have been Tbased are sound and equitable. For the park and highway ibenefits, the district should probably be divided into smaller tones so as to make smaller differences in the benefit ratios. Such a method would involve a large amount of work which does not appear to us to be justified at this tune. By the methods which we have used, the maximum assess ment on any given area for the drainage, through highway and park benefits combined would be$0.03137 per square foot. The share of the cost of the improvements to be borne by the Town would be $52,900. The proposed drainage project can be carried out in sec- tions in accordance with any financial program which the Town may see fit to adopt. Considerable saving in expense can be realized if the drainage channels, sewers and through highways for contiguous portions of the project are construt- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 ed under one contract. Our estimates have been based upon such a program. Before any portion of the construction work is undertaken, plans and specifications will have to be pre- pared. Very truly yours, METCALF & EDDY, By Almon L. Fales 100 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT September 29, 1928 Town Planning Board Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: As authorized by the Lexington Board of Selectmen, we have completed our studies for the drainage of the Vine Brook watershed in the south central portion of Lexington and pre- sent the following report thereon. OUTLINE OF PROBLEM The drainage area of Vine Brook south of Massachusetts Avenue comprises about 900 acres, including extensive areas of nearly level swamp lands which are subject to flooding dur- 1 ing rainy seasons and are for the most part unsuitable even for agricultural purposes. Portions of the high sloping firm land surrounding the swamp areas, particularly those adjacent to the swamps, are inaccessible for dewllings and are avail- able only for agricultural uses. A preliminary investigation indicated that it would be feasible to carry off the storm water and to lower the ground water level in the low areas sufficiently to permit of their de- velopment for residential purposes, by the construction of channels for the main brook and the north and south branches beginning near Sheridan Street where there is a rapid fall in the brook of several feet. The greater part of the swamp lands and inaccessible higher areas adjacent thereto is situated within one mile of the center of Lexington, and practically all of the available accessible land between the center of the Town and these swamp areas has already been developed with streets and residences. The recent rapid growth of the towns of Arlington and Belmont as well as some developments in Lexington, indicate that the demand for land for residential purposes in Lexington will be far greater in the near future than it has been in the past. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 There has already been considerable development of the higher lands of the district and some lateral drains have been constructed which convey the runoff from the streets to ditches or brooks. Some lots south of Massachusetts Avenue and cel- lars along Vine Brook Road have been subject to flooding With continued development of the higher lands of the district, more frequent and more widespread flooding will occur unless adequate main channels and conduits are provided for Vine Brook and its branches If the large areas of swamp lands and inaccessible higher lands in the'Vine Brook watershed remain unimproved and un- controlled by the Town, it is probable that a low grade of de- velopment will start in these,areas and that serious sewerage and drainage problems will arise ii the future It is advisable to adopt a plan for drainage and ihnprovement of these lands whereby those portions which can be made economically suit- able for a good class of residences will be so developed and those which are suitable only for parks will not be encroached upon. The Town Engineer has furnished us with maps of the Vine Brook district and with other available information bear- ing on the problem of drainage including the Report on Lower- ing Brooks by McClintock and W�`oodfall in 1913 We have supplemented the data furnished us by some check surveys and by many rod soundings in the swampy areas. We have consulted with Mr. Shurtleff in regard to loca- tions for the required brook channels, and he has furnished us with plans of proposed highway layouts. Our Mr Raymond has attended several conferences of your Planning Board and one conference of your Board with the Selectmen. Our report deals with the basis of design of the brook channels, Lypes of channels, soil conditions, drainage plans considered and recommended plan of drainage with estimates of cost. At the request of your Chairman, we have also es- timated the cost of proposed main highways through the drain- age district and have suggested a method of assessing better- ments BASIS OF DESIGN Under existing conditions, high flows in Vine Brook ordin- arily occur during the spring However, considerable areas of land are subject to flooding from any long-continued heavy rain The higher rates of runoff through the brook channels under present conditions are much less than will occur when 102 ANNUAL REPORTS the drainage area has become developed with paved streets and the lots have been built upon. Furthermore, the building of streets with catch basins and drains will cause the runoff to pass into the channels rapidly, thus resulting in a higher maximum rate of discharge. The problem of determining the carrying capacity which should be provided in the design of channels to convey the run- off resulting from storms is not a simple matter of computa- tion It involves the determination of the tributary area and the slope available for the channel, an estimate of the prob- able future character of development, a study of the intensity duration and frequency of rainfalls which are to be expected and a consideration of the relative benefits which would be de- rived from the construction of channels having different capac- ities. On rare occasions, very severe and intense storms occur which produce rates of run-off so high that it is uneconomical to build channels large enough to prevent flooding at such times. After the districts have been developed, some portions will be subject to more frequent flooding than others. If covered channels were used throughout for the main drains, a more liberal capacity would be required than if open channels were used, because an increased depth of flow in the open channels would result in a greater discharge capacity, whereas no mater- ial increase in capacity would be obtained from sur-charging of long covered channels. It is our judgment that if open channels be provided for the main brook and the principal branches, and about 3 feet of freeboard allowed between the water surface and the tops of the banks of the channel, provision should be made for a rainfall rate which may be expected to be equalled or ex- ceeded about once in two years on the average. We have examined the records of the rain gage at the Chestnut Hill pumping station of the Metropolitan Water Works as published in the Journal of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, 1920, Vol. 7, p. 4-7, and have constructed a curve which represents those frequencies of rainfall which may be expected to be equalled or exceeded once in two years on the average. Table 1 shows the intensities of precipitation in inch- es depth per hour, the order of magnitude, the frequency and the duration in minutes for the records from 1879 to 1916, in- clusive _ • 4 Table ti Maximum Average Intensities of Rainfall at Chestnut Hill Arranged in Order of Magnitude based on Records from 1879 to 1916, inclusive Duration - Minutes Order of Frequency magnitude once in years 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 80 100 120 150 180 Intensity of Rainfall (inches,depth per hour) 1 38 9.12 6 30 5.77 4.62 3 53 2 50 2 02 1 74 143 1.28 1.11 1.12 2 19 7.45 4.93 4.14 3.56 2 72 2 03 178 145 139* 122 1.10 100 1-3 3 12-2/3 7.42 4 83 3.50 3 20 2.62 194 1 58 1.41 1 28 1 16* 0.93* 0.77* 4 9-1/2 5.52 4.74 3 42 2.96 2 42 192 157 1.36 1.14 0.95* 0.76* 0.67* z 5 7-3/5 4 67 3 90 3 41 2 79 2 30 1 85 157 1 23 1.13* 0.94* 0.75* 0 63* 6 6-1/3 4 63 3 54 3 36 2 61 2 18* 172 1.50 1.23 1.04 0.85 0 74 0 63* Iv 7 5-3/7 4 56 3 40 3 03 2 56* 196 162 1 44* 1 14 1.02 0.84 0 70 0 63 8 4-3/4 4.56 3 36 2 79 2 43 185 1.61 139 1 12 0 89* 0.83 0.69 0 62 qrq 9 4-2/9 4 27 3 32 2 79 2 39 1 80 1.55 133 1 10 0 88 0 79 0 66* 0 61 ?y 10 3-8/10 4.24 3 02 2 68 2 30 1 78* 1 51 1.21 1.08* 0 88 0 75* 0 66 0 58* 11 3-5/11 4,20 3 01. 2 56 2 30 178 1 45* 119 0.97 0.86* 0.75 0 64 0 55* 12 3-1/6 4 11 3 00 2 56 2 19 1 74 1.44 1.14 0.93 0.86 0.74 0 63 0 54 13 2-12/13 3 97 2 97 2 56 2 16 1.74 1.39 1.13 0.91 0 83 0 72* 0 61 0.53 14 2-10/14 3 96 2 96 2.55 213 1 73 1.37 1 11 0.88 0.78 0.712 0 60* 0 53 15 2-8/15 3.82 2 95 2 54 213 1.72 1.35 1.09* 0.88 0.78 0 67 0 59 0 53 16 26/16 3 77 2 94 2.45 212 1 70* 1.33 1.09 0.88 0 76 0.67 0 58* 0 50* 17 2-4/17 3 76 2 91 2 94 2 06 170 1.32 1.07 0.88 0.75 0 67 0 58 0 50 18 2-2/18 3.74 2 79 2 36 2.05 1.65 1.30 1.07 0.85 0 74 0.66 0.58 0 50 19 2 3.70 2 71 2.36 198 1.54* 1.29 1.05 0.85 0 74 0 66 0 57 0.49 These figures are not given in the published data,but have been supplied by Metcalf&Eddy from their analysis of the data, 104 UAL REPORTS The proportion of the rainfall which runs off immediately and during a storm depends upon the character of the sub-soil. the slope of the ground surface and its condition, that is, whether of sandy or clayey nature and whether covered with vegetation, buildings, pavement or sidewalks The soil of the greater part of the district is of a sandy nature. The slopes of the land adjacent and surrounding the swamps are rather steep It is expected that the development will result in relatively large lots, and that considerable areas ,of the swamp lands impracticable of development for residen- tial purposes will be used for parks or playgrounds, so that the district as a whole will have a fairly low percentage of total impervious area. Consequently, drains of less capacity will suffice than would be required were the soil of a clayey nature and the percentage of total impervious area high as is found in the centers of large cities. We have estimated that average proportion of 'impervious surface in the whole area will be about 25 per cent The diagram, Fig. 1, shows the two-year rainfall curve together with the runoff curve used as the basis of design for 1 .determining the required capacity of channels. TYPES OF CHANNELS To make the low areas suitable for developments for resi- dences and parks will require main drainage channels in which the water surface will be well below the adjacent ground sur- face most of the time to insure a low ground water level and -with sufficient capacity to prevent frequent flooding of streets and yards during heavy rains. Two types of open channels have been considered,—one -with masonry walls on timber foundation, for use where it was contemplated to locate the brook channel across swampy areas where a hard bottom is at considerable depth below the .swamp surface, and the other a channel without masonry or timber foundation to be constructed in firm soil, with sloping side surfaces which can be grassed and thus present an ap- pearance in harmony with attractive main thoroughfares bord- ered by planted strips. Such a channel can be used effectively -with double-barreled highways, the brook channel to be locat- ed between the two highway lanes. 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The open channels have been designed with side slopes of 1 vertical on 3 horizontal below the level of the proposed water surface for the runoff from a rainfall of two- year frequency with slopes of 1 vertical to 1 horizontal abose that level. SOIL CONDITIONS Much of the present low areas along both the north and south branches will have the water level lowered several feet after the drainage improvements have been made. The soil •consists of a black peaty muck for the most part overlying sand, gravel or rock. When the water level is lowered in these areas, a considerable subsidence of the soil will result, over a period of years, as the muck contains considerable amounts of organic matter which, when exposed to the atmosphere by the lowering of the water level, will shrink due to decomposition -and compression. In many places, it may be expected that a subsidence of as much as a foot may occur because of shrink- . .age In places a greater amount of subsidence will take place if the surface is covered with filling material for grading lots and streets. In view of the probability that considerable areas will be subject to subsidence and to provide a somewhat greater capac- ity for excessive storms, we have designed the open channels with the water surface for the runoff from a two-year fre- quency rainfall at about 3 feet below the present general swamp level. In considering the soil conditions of the swamp areas, reference perhaps should be made to the type of construction required for satisfactory permanent highways across locations where the soil consists of muck. Experience has demonstrated that a satisfactory highway cannot be constructed upon such soil and that it is usually necessary to remove the muck to practically firm bottom and substitute a fill of good material upon which to build the highway. There is an example in Lex- ington where the park road follows along the north branch of 106 ANNUAL REPORTS Vine Brook between Waltham Street and the playground where at some locations it has been necessary to add filing materials because of subsidence. Since the ground water level in many places will be only 5 or 6 feet or perhaps less below the surface and as the muck is naturally very slow to drain, it will be practically impossi- ble to provide sewerage facilities in the low areas by means of cesspools, and therefore, sewers will be required before any considerable development of such low areas can take place. SEWERAGE A sub-main sewer can be constructed, to serve the North Branch District, from the existing sewer at Waltham Street near the present brook culvert, thence across low land west of Waltham Street to a location near the proposed open channel and thence southwesterly along, and substantially parallel with, the proposed brook channel. The existing sewer near the present junction of the north and south branches of Vine Brook is too high to receive the sewerage flow from a sewer which will be low enough to serve the South Branch District The most economical means of pro- viding an outlet for the sewerage of the South Branch District appears to be the construction of a sewer in the same trench with the covered conduit and open channel for Vine Brook north of Vine Brook Road to a point near Grant and Sheridan Streets where such a sewer can discharge its flow into the existing main sewer If a sewer is provided as described `above, a sub-main sewer can be constructed to serve the South Branch District from near Vine Brook Road along the proposed channel to, Marrett Road If the above sewers are constructed at the same time as the main brook channels and conduits, a considerable saving in cost can be realized. Our estimates of cost of these sewers so constructed are as follows: North Branch District sub-main sewer $16,000 South Branch District sub-main sewer 12,000' Sewer from junction of present North and South Branches of Vine Brook to point near Grant and Sheridan Streets 8,000 Total $36,0001 T iFig 2 TM .� ,.. � I'oR '41. V , S , 114.,, �It slo ‘4e .,,,,_. . 11„ � N ,,,,k,,,, ,0,, .. , G , „ ,,. �� ' � y Lri-i __o .?)J %abOm \lrri� :�y di r'. .p„eg ae ` f.1111```"``` s • 28 ACRES I \� / p�/�l ��F a / = -'- -�\I 1 •�� iii ��1 l t�r3JP - tl• h1' / f o. st i.�t' _......7 \a? Z________,.......4„ o� o\ i �NE / �� yam_/. -, 4. S�oc �? //��\ 14 4,,,,,,...... \s/ "�'�RESERVOIR 4,0 pi i ` .�•—•g 1 Om i1 \VIII�� 0J11• ` 4P •J V(�, `k'�/ •')— ,,,:::1,, 9100MF�E1—ti 51 s 5t.: il� 4( 4 i Rd6 ' co%,. RIVE 1J__\D^`c�CO �” -\`1 i C....: RI1'"*'31: I \\ Fteai f.) 1 AN 61 a \ r\:it..‘,C 1',I2.N.''')0 1I "o ��'o 1 1 I, 3_ .1.--__, . A ,--; ! ! *psllir� 0 \.,4,,:: �5 aG y � h 4.: ,‘,. 3 I .\y� J " • 141` i�a� 6 44-�a9 mob.\i /, Ota \\\\ -LEGEND - L ,,4.4.., _ $. , Existir>q Brooks or Ditches gy � �`�O .44,44 s� �-Proposed Open channels 'R' LEXINGTON,MASS Covered — 44-.0x.Drainage Limits MAP°F VINE BROOK DRAINAGE DISTRICT -- Lim/fs of Sub-Districts Shaded Areas require SCALE 8OO r To I vN.(Aeenox) NOV 15527 drainage before devetopmenf 26,1928 METCALFE-EDDY Engin BOSTON MASS TOWN OF LE%INGTON 107 If these sewers are not included in the contracts with the corresponding portions of the main brook channels and con- duits but are constructed independently, their cost will prob- ably be much greater, perhaps two or even three times the above estimates DRAINAGE PROJECTS STUDIED Consideration has been given to several plans for the principal drainage channels. A preliminary study was made with the proposed channels substantially in the location of the existing brook channels. These extend through portions of the swamp areas where the muck is of considerable depth. A brook channel in such a location would be quite expensive, re- , quiring pile foundations and to be permanent should probably be constructed of masonry, at least those portions which would lie above the ground water level. Such a channel would not harmonize with plan for parks and boulevards which your Board has in mind. Consequently final estimates far this pro- ject were not prepared. A plan, of development consisting of a single roadway boulevard with brook channel enclosed in a covered masonry conduit located beneath the roadway was studied. Such a pro- ject would require less area of land for the main highways and brook channels and probably would result in some saving in the cost of highways when compared with double-barreled highway scheme. The cost of the brook channel itself, however, would be quite expensive even if constructed in firm ground. Furthermore, such a channel would have no excess capacity above the design capacity, for the runoff from storms greater than that estimated for a two-year frequency storm, and more objectionable flooding would result than with an open channel At the suggestion of Mr. Shurtleff, a study was made of open channels constructed in firm ground along the edges of the swamp. This plan would permit of economical construc- tion of double-barreled highways for the main thoroughfares with an open brook channel between the two traffic lanes in ac- cordance with the plan of development which your Board con- templates. Our studies indicate that open channels for the most part, but with certain portions covered, will be the best plan to adopt. PROPOSED DRAINAGE PROJECT The layout of the proposed drainage project is shown in Fig. 2. The computations of design are given in Table 2 in the Appendix. 108 ANNi7AI REPORTS It is proposed to provide brook channel crossings under` existing highways, by means of concrete masonry arches Open Channels The open type of channel can be used advantageously south of the southerly line of Massachusetts Avenue, since the ground surface is flat and a reasonably shallow channel will suffice. North of Massachusetts Avenue its use would result in so deep and wide a ditch that it would be very expensive and undesirable excepting just northeast of Sheridan Street where a relatively short open channel can be built, to connect with the existing brook channel. The open channels, excepting that portion just northeast of Sheridan Street, have been designed with side slopes of 1 vertical on 3 horizontal for the portions of the slopes beneath 7. the water surface and with slopes of 1 vertical to 1 horizontal above the water surface. The open channel just northeast of Sheridan Street has been designed with side slopes of 1 on 1. The depth of water will vary from 2 to 3 feet when carrying ‘1 the runoff to be expected from the rainfall of two-year fre- quency after development to the extent assumed. Some of the typical earth channels used as the basis of our estimates are shown in Fig 4. Portions of Channels to be Covered. Near the northerly end of the old race track, which is located between the old Lexington reservoir and Lincoln Street, the present brook bed of the North Branch of Vine Brook falls about 8 feet in a distance of about 800 feet By making use of this steep drop, a covered channel can be built through the old race track loca- tion at an elevation low enough to permit of the development of nearly all the area within the race track with only a nom- inal amount of filling. A shallow open channel could be built through this location at a saving of about $15,000, but there would be about 6 acres of swamp which would be unsuitable for residences unless filled extensively Therefore, a covered channel is proposed for the North Branch of Vine Brook up- steam of the location of the steep drop This will be a circular conduit 42 and 48 inches in diameter. Along the main channel between Sherman Street and Hayes Lane, the bed of the brook falls about 13 feet in about 700 feet By making use of this steep drop, a relatively steep covered channel can be built from near the southerly line of Massachusetts Avenue to near the northerly terminus of the steep portion of the brook and considerable economy effected by the construction of a conduit of moderate size which will TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109E be suitable to carry the flood of the area after development. This conduit will be 75 inches in diameter. Old Lexington Reservoir. In our preliminary studies which. have been discussed in considerable detail in conferences with your Board,it was assumed that that portion of the area of the North Branch District tributary to the old water works reser- voir near Marrett Road would continue to remain so Thus it was permissible to design the brook channel leading from 1 he reservoir, of somewhat smaller capacity than would be requir- ed were the reservoir not used. Such use of the reservoir would probably result in muddy water much of the time, and a rather rapid filling up of the bottom by the deposition of material brought in by the storm water After considering this matter, your Board directed us to design the channels upon the assumption that the storm flows would not discharge into the reservoir. We have, therefore, prepared our designs and estimates herein upon the latter assumption This re- quires somewhat larger sizes for both the open and covered channels than were used in preparing the estimates given in our letter of October 21, 1927. Soundings. Many bar soundings have been made to deter mine a location where it would be feasible to construct open channels in firm ground The locationstogether with the data. indicating the material and depth are shown upon the map ac- companying this report. The figures on the map indicate the depth, etc.; for example, s fr indicates that sounding was made 15 feet deep and material was soft at that depth. Similar- ly Sd indicates sand, H indicates hard, R indicates rock, etc. Where there are figures above and below the line, such as —512.15-L the figure above the line indicates the elevation of the (6'Hd) surface of the ground and that below the line the depth of the sounding. The soundings indicate that there are considerable areas where suitable hard bottom is at such a depth that it will be expensive to build houses, streets, sewers and gas and water mains, as they would require deep foundations. Such areas probably will be sufficiently improved by the general lowering of the ground water level so that with a moderate amount of filling they may be used for park or playground purposes. The development plan accompanying this report indicates such. areas. Location of Channels. The proposed project involves an open brook channel for the South Branch of Vine Brook fol- 110 ANNUAL REPORTS lowing near the easterly border of the swamp from a point 700 to 800 feet north of Marrett Road to the junction with a proposed channel for the North Branch The channel of the North Branch will be relocated following the easterly and southerly shore of the swamp, thus diverting the flow from the present brook channel which is parallel to the Park Road west of Waltham Street. This will result in a very small flow in the present channel and it may become advisable to provide a closed conduit in this location to serve the needs of local drain- age. Prom the junction of the north and south branches an open channel will extend northerly to a point near the south- erly line of Massachusetts Avenue; thence the channel will be a covered conduit to the end of the steep drop several hun- dred feet north of Sherman Street with a relatively short open channel to connect with the present brook channel. If preferred, the covered conduit can be extended from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Vine Brook Road. Profiles of the proposed north and south branch channels and the main channel are shown in Figs. 5 and 6, respectively. Areas Tributary to Channels. In F'ig. 2 are shown the ap- proximate limits of the drainage area, the existing streets and brook channels and those areas which will require drain- age before they can be developed. The total area of the district tributary to the main chan- nel (south of Massachusetts Avenue) will be about 984 acres. This area may be subdivided as follows• Area tributary to proposed North Branch channel about 455 acres Area tributary to proposed South Branch channel about 240 acres Area tributary to main channel between the junc- tion of the proposed North and South Branches and Massachusetts Avenue about 206 acres Area tributary to main channel north of Massachu- setts Avenue about 83 acres The total area requiring drainage before development is about 312 acres After the proposed plan shall have been completed mclud- ing roadways, there will be approximately 185 acres of low land or at present inaccessible lands which will become suit- able for dwellings. There will remain about 215 acres of low land unsuitable for dwellings and all of this except the por- V...\\__VI---11. Fig 3 LEXINGTON,MASS NOTE- Proposed Highway Layout VINE BROOKDISTRICT >I based on plan byA.A.Shurt/eff. oseoewe Sr Existing Street Layout g. PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT MAP furnished by Town Engineer PIE000 w SCALE IN FEET(APPROX.) C 0 X000 2000 .. _ AUGUST 9 1928. _ - "'L,=�rC '6' 5S 'c Revtseo Scar z6 926 A A s ig�9`>' se j5,4 METCALE F EOOY 'R - ' Y` 9 I b P ry Pf 4 p ENGINEERS < Z*r BOSTON MASS �}' � T vfyZ jr. Lir, 4 + St 0 37 w —LEGEND— Lir 51 I 3333 clic' �5.O 461'4141 iStreets and Roads/aid out pt2 , pia \ L qYs Proposed Highways 'e0- 04 a \ � f. p `; Proposed and ExlsHng Parks —.1 _ 1_ ` '` � yLA� Proposed Open Channels iFJ 1. �" ` 9 Proposed Covered Channels in Roadway . �.� _ / I '''''''''.4411111111"...\ �\ -- Proposed Covered Channels - ///''' s� �. 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L--1 surface.— 150" I M CHANNEL SOUTH OF VINE 6ROOK ROAD 141 Water Surface– - Grassed.furface 1 di M loose boulders orr� cobbles—_ �,g0 41 II „ , Ordinary water surface r MAIN CHANNEL NORTH OFSHERIDAN 5T. LEX1NGTON, MASS VINE. BROOK DISTRICT TYPICAL SECTIONS aF OPEN CHANNELS SCALE 5 FT TO UN AUGllsT 9, 1928 METGALE.d' EDDY ENGINEERS BOSTON,MASS Fig5 /� , �//,•-• � 225 —1" ...........____________.------"'"-"---/::. t/ -- - / 4.cu_—r \ pipe /48 \\ o03- f ??C o 1 i� S Q i / ��// \� —/ w r �i� AZ'Pil6 / Approx hard bottom �� ` 5a oCl 2J5 _— 5=,p37 5= 0022 LEXINGTQV,MASS VINE BROOC DISTRICT 1B 7op' 1onJ PROFI E of 7J J, _1on1 3.0=- -Jona I, ' PROPOSED RELOCATED NORTH BRANCH CHANNEL J 0.7 on 3 QF VINE BROOK SCALES-NOR WO Ft Tc 1 1 IN JULY 1928 Vette 5 FT T.1 I MFTr hl..F+rn nv CNolt-££R8 BOSTOT I,MASS Feet 3A00 4&70 4E0 500 5Yj10 6070 600 ---.221, h /1 215 j t 1 rj 6 I Z lin IW : - 2O5 / �i `_- 0 --/.^-- ----..c Wafer Surface - I ��--- --�------ / / \ / \ r-- ice/ -� S*a0022 \_,--� Etettaut— ProPosecLLi�anfi •1 - -.,, --2Ot 3 2 224' 3.0-/0,73 30- ' -Ion/ -1,rn3 ttt44411-52on ion 3 ' •45, 4.4' C' 5,'0 /Lfpo /500 2000 2f-f0p 3Dtstcince in Fe g el X19 L eQ 0 Q w .4 t_______________,/ /� '� 0 1. 1Vb Z .4. x / `9pprox hard boHom —2T-1574 — // `—i----- _ _ �— —� ��` 25� 0024 ----- / 5= 00085 � 5.00085�� _ o _ S=00085 Q --Yon/ 44 S:00085 /4.8 — cu iy 5 10nl \,—/ I- Z.J' I I -_� ?,C' l on 3 ZOO I �_ �0 78 lona " '{ /on3 ' Z8 !5.' '/on3 LEXINGTON,MA55. VINE BRO'Ol,DISTRICT PROF' _E. of PI )POSED SOUTH BAI-1-1DMAIN CHANNELS - -- — — SCALES 2F�U-NANECH�ROOk�- Host 200 Fr Tc 1 I a A JULY 1928 VENT 5 FT Tc I IN REVISED SEPT 28'928 METCALF e EDDY EHa,ILn RS BOSTON,MA55 5<,0_ 570 _ 6A70 6 )0 _--_70e0 75x)0 8000 roe LI . 4J h to LI F l -tC o h /\- ,7\ Approx Present Ground Surfcce--� C Culvert i _—— ———. - Water Surface ._— Appro Bed ofLoshn Bmok _------ --==-- ---� -------��_ T ,a_____,,,----- _— - - _ i_ �, — 5a 00/2 - - - ' S%F, 0012 Botto n gF ljosy1 i 1 6tn��'� _�� .5-, 0012 \ ' 52-0' 1/(..1 on/ _-� 33.V y „X_Ion I _ r __ - IE-3 0 �- 'Ion3 75"Crrcular 5,.... 003-__J duit %or 3 140' S J p 034' ---3r Botlo/d of 7S"of D pen cironnel /5.11' iP used 1nat�o ...j_______ 360 7 Jon/ /on 3- k--/ate 1300 2070 Distance in Feet 2FJ"0 3370 4070 4570 k i 4. h E N h appy 3 (Bed of Existing E --- L J r ----- % .o ,I---- uCir.GulQl" 7� �N i S� o0 w � . -� 5'uo3� ,\,.. r ..,,r tang / �'�� J/ .44_2_4314 ,Ion1 _� 1�1 ' 2.51 `_Jon 1 5C0 ( -if 5.1 1000rJO 1500 23.0' TOWN OF LE%INGTON 111 tion required for the brook channels and highways will be reservations or parks. ' Fig. 3 is a preliminary development map showing the gen- eral arrangement of the proposed brook channels, highways and parks and the existing adjacent streets. ESTIMATES OF COST OF PROPOSED DRAINAGE PROJECT It is estimated that the construction of the proposed main drainage channels will cost about$185,000 The detailed estim- ates are appended to this report. A summary is given in the following tabulation: Summary of Estimated Cost of Main Drainage,Channels for Vine Brook North Branch $54,080 Allowance for rock—10% 5,408 $59,488 Engineering and Contingencies—20% 11,897 Total $71,385 South Branch $11,405 Allowance for rock-20% 2,281 $13,686 Engineering and Contingencies—20% 2,737 Total 16,423 Main Channel from junction of North and South Branches to Massachusetts Avenue $22,435 Allowance for rock—10% 2,244 $24,679 Engineering and Contingencies—20% 4,936 Total 29,615 Main Channel East of Massachusetts Avenue $46,685 Allowance for rock-20% 9,337 $56,022 Engineering and Contingencies—20% 11,204 Total 67,226 Grand Total $184,649 112 ANNUAL REPORTS The above estimates do not include allowances for future road crossings of the open channels but do include allowances for the crossings at Waltham Street and Vine Brook Road The following unit prices have been used in preparing these estimates of cost and are believed to be sufficient to cover the cost of all work Clearing location, one-third of area $10x.00 per acre Excavation for open channels including disposal of and spreading on swamp and low ground X65 per cu yd. Loaming, grassing and seeding channel slopes (assuming loam on site) .50 per cu.yd. Excavation for arches at Waltham Street and Vine Brook Road 2.50 per cu yd Concrete in arches 30 00 per Cu,yd The covered conduits have been estimated upon the as- sumption that they will be constructed of pre-cast reinforced concrete pipe The unit prices for different sections of these conduits will be found in the detailed estimates. PROPOSED THROUGH HIGHWAYS In order to make accessible those areas which will become available through drainage and to provide connecting links through the district with existing and contemplated trunk highways, it will be necessary to construct about 4/ miles of through highways. Such highways are indicated on Fig. 7 This arrangement will provide a highway from Massachusetts Avenue near Grant Street to Marett Road at a location where it will be feasible in the future to'extend it southerly to the Beaver Brook Park- way A connecting link will be provided from Massachusetts Avenue near its junction with Lincoln Street to the above men- tioned location at .Marrett Road The point where the through highway will meet Massachusetts Avenue is such that it may be extended in the future to Bedford Street some distance north of Lexington Green. A through highway is provided from a point a short distance southwest of Vine Brook Road; thence westerly parallel with the existing North Branch of Vine Brook to Muzzey Street; thence southwesterly along Muzzy Street if extended, to a proposed double barreled highway along the proposed relocated North Branch open channel, thence northwesterly and southwesterly curving through proposed park lands and westerly through lands proposed to be develop- ed as residences and now occupied by the old race track to Marrett Road - ' / / FIG. 7 LEXINGTON,MASS \�VzjL-`( VINE BROOK DISTRICT OSBORNE Sr /, PROPOSED THROUGH HIGHWAYS Ifo o =L / V V SCALE IN POET(APDRO%) ./ 0 1000 2000 \/\\v' SEPTEMBER 1928 Ajr � yr^`Y '''- `_):,,,, f1 MAV£. 11'::14 ` 9� ' ,o �.. meq P� •J4 METC OINCMEDDY +P V f A A �'S'Y, (Nab t • BOSTONMASS LI ' ' D "� ?,y 'd s7 ', Sr. ^LEGEND- mare' �/ C Pa* ' O9 60" tttttttttt� Proposed Through N�ghways pat ta.7T 0°a \ �1 041iON',,. -.9i �� Proposed d Roads /n Roads S'-' Lt�C - \ `.- = Streets and Roads/ald out � / s j� "f , � C_D Proposed and Existing Parks -P, / / -� r+� Proposed Open Channels e ^, yf �� + Existing Brook or Ditches i / - IV i j-JMITJ111 ....„, A .0- moo`! s' / '(� / / ^% 7cMp J , �� i t � �. fX GTON;`C �V' v \ MI FIELD 5 `rs. RV '�RES£RVOI 0 $ ^ 6LOO '� vee, 'J� \% \� r/I,I\ 7..p Lo* DRIB —I / ?c„..t R�RD w">yo o G'b 4° CART / R' V I 1K 6 �i Q� �9 C \ ,I\ ,1 A it‘N _,,, ,........ A LI C fr y liojiii• .e .; , . AiRRREIT RD & \t Q V ,7,., \ (/,‘" 1.,,,,,1 iii) t I''ft ks SVR v aT mr <'H•oq,P 7'' C f d�9e v� - ETr RD \.9 zt TOWN rOF LEXINGTON 113 It is estimated that.about 4 mdles of these through high- ways will be constructed upon firm aground and about / mile across soft ground We have made estimates of cost of the construction work required to provide roadways 24 feet wide with gravelled surfaces. A minimum of about 4 culvert cross- ings of the proposed open brook channels will be required by the construction of the through highways. We have estimated that these culverts will be of the flat arch masonry type. The estimates of cost of the through highways are as follows: 4 miles of highways in firm ground at $34,000 $136,000 1/2 mile highway in soft ground at 96,000 48,000 Contingencies and Engineering—15% 28,000 Total cost of through highways, ex- clusive of culverts,' land and pavement $212,000 4 arch culverts at $6,000 24,000 Contingencies and Engineering—20% 5,000 29,000 Total cost of through highways ex- cluding land and pavement $241,000 If a bituminous macadam pavement is provided far the through highways, it is estimated that the additional cost would be about $163,000. Such pavements for the through highways can probably be postponed for some years and their cost need not be included in the present program of assess- ments. In the event that the through highway between Massachu- setts Avenue near Grant Street and Marrett Road is extended to the Lexington-Belmont line, its cost, exclusive of land and pavement, will be about $110,000 Such an extension obviously is not a part of the proposed improvement of the Vine Brook district. The following unit'prices have been used in the estimates of cost of through highways• � Excavation for roadway in firm ground $ 50 per cu yd. Excavation for roadway in Soft ground 65 per cu yd. Gravel fill for roadways hauled from open channel excavations .25 per en yd Rolling road surfaces 2 00 per lin ft Bituminous macadam pavement 2 25 per sq.yd. 114 ANNUAL REPORTS VINE BROOK BETTERMENTS The improvement of the Vine Brook district contemplated by your Board will'probably be carried out under authority of Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926. Section 4 of this act states that assessments for the improvement shall be made according 'to Chapter 80 of the General Laws. Under Chapter 80, assess- ments may be made by either frontage or area, or both, but no -assessment can exceed the amount of the benefit, thus the problem is to apportion the assessments in accordance with the benefit to each individual parcel of land. Drainage Benefits. The entire area within the drainage limit, as shown on the preliminary development map, will re- ceive a certain amount of benefit from the construction of the main drainage channels and conduits. The character of the benefit differs materially for areas in different locations. These areas may be sub-divided into several classes, as follows: Class 1 areas which will receive complete benefit from the construction of the main drainage channels and conduits. This 'class consists of such areas as are located adjacent to the chan- nels or conduits with their ground surfaces at such elevation that they will not be subject to inconvenience from occasional flooding, and because of their elevation and proximity to the main drains, will not require systems of Iateral drains Class 2 areas which will have nearly complete benefit from the construction of main drainage channels and conduits. This class consists of areas located adjacent to the channels and ,conduits,so that they will not require systems of lateral drains, -but with their surface elevation such that the streets will be 'subject to occasional flooding and probably some inconven- iience will be experienced from water entering cellars. Class 3 areas which will have partial benefit, consisting of 'areas located one half block or more away from the main drain- age channels and conduits, thus requiring systems of lateral drainage, and with their surface elevations such that they will be subject to occasional flooding of streets and the possibility of water entering cellars, but to a less extent than in the case of Class 2 areas. Class 4 areas which will have partial benefit, consisting of those areas which will require or are now provided with lateral drainage systems, but will not be subject to any material in- convenience from flooding. Class 1 areas consist of small, widely separated sections, but for the most part adjacent to areas in Classes 2 and 3. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 While Class 1 areas will not be subject to flooding, because of the proximity to areas of Classes 2 and 3 and the inconven- ience caused by flooding of neighboring highways, the in- crease in market value of lots in Class 1 areas will probably be no greater than in the case of Classes 2 and 3. We have included in Class 1 certain areas which are adja- cent to the existing open brook channel east of Massachusetts Avenue where, under present conditions, little, if any, flooding is experienced, but inconvenience results from the mainten- ance of foot and driveway bridges across the brook channel to private yards. In this location, it is proposed to construct a closed conduit which will permit the abandonment of bridges and the utilization, for yard and driveway purposes, of the areas now occupied by the brook cha.anel. Class 2 areas being adjacent to t.ie main channels will not require lateral drains, but the frequency and duration of flood periods will be greater than will be experienced by Class 3 areas, which will require lateral drainage. Class 4 areas will be the most desirable for residences be- cause of elevation and general freedom from flooding. Also, a considerable proportion, say 25% or more, can be developed with streets and houses before lateral and main drainage sys- tems are required, whereas scarely any development can be made of Class 3 areas before the installation of lateral and main drainage systems. Probably the highest class of develop- ment within the district will take place in the Class 4 areas. In view of certain developments within the town of Lexington, and one which has already taken place within the Vine Brook district (Highland Avenue), lateral drainage in the form of underground conduits to convey storm water from street sur- faces, sidewalks and yards, and to prevent flooding of cellars and small depressions, will eventually be required for Class 4 areas. The development of the district kvith paved streets, grad- ed lots, and houses will result in a larger proportion of the rainfall running off and a lesser proportion entering the soil and being absorbed or evaporated than is the case at present. After such development, it is likely that there will be found small depressions which would be subject to periodic flooding in the absence of lateral drainage. The development of the area into streets and blocks, and the subsequent layout and construction of lateral drainage systems will in many cases change the limits of the sub drainage areas and the locations of the points of discharge from those limits and locations fixed by nature. 116 ANNUAL REPORTS Legally, areas high in elevation may have the right to dis- charge storm water on to lower lying areas as long as the path of the water is not changed from its natural course, and the owners of such land may have a legal right to do anything to their land whether or not it increases the amount or rate of runoffs. It is practially impossible, however, to lay out streets with suitable surfaces, gutters and sidewalks, make suitable street intersections and grade house lots, so that they meet the needs of tenants, without changing the limits of areas tributary to natural water courses or changing the loca- tions of the water courses. The development of the high lands may result in three or more times the rate of discharge and amount of water which would be discharged from these lands under natural condi- tions. Such development of the high lands as well as of the low lands requires more costly brook channels and conduits. Considering the actual benefits without regard to legal rights, insofar as main drainage channels and conduits are con- cerned we think all areas within the drainage limit should share proportionately in the cost. The required capacity of such channels and conduits is directly proportional to the area served, disregarding minor variations in local conditions such as character of soil,steepness of slope, etc., thus, 3 acres of high land require about 1 cubic foot per second of capacity in the main channels and conduits, which is the provision made for 3 acres of low land. The total drainage area is about 984 acres The net area within the drainage limits excluding areas which will be occu- pied by streets and brook channels is about 818 acres. Includ- ed in this are the Municipal Building lot, the playground near Lincoln Street, the school yard and parts of two small parks along Massachusetts Avenue, which should probably be consid- ered as purely Town property, and their proportionate part of the cost of drainage should consequently be met from Town funds. These areas aggregate 20.7 acres or about 2.53% of the net drainage area. The estimated cost of main drainage channels and con- duits is $185,000. Of this, 2 53% or approximately $4,700 would be borne by the Town. Considerable areas within the district will be reserved for parks aggregating about 99.4 acres. The share of the cost of drainage which would be assessed on these park lands if they were to be used for residences would be i$22,500 This amount can be assessed upon the areas receiving park benefits. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 The assessment for main drainage channels and conduits based on the estimated cost would bei$0.00520 per square foot of area not occupied by parks, highways or brook channels. Park Benefits. The areas which will be reserved for parks will benefit nearby residential land in varying proportions, de- pending upon the distance from the individual pracels of land to the parks. It is a question of policy as to just how far from a park, land should be assessed It seems reasonable to us that all land within a distance of 2,000 feet of the park limits should bear a share of the drainage' cost attributable to the parks. Such area may be subdivided into three classes as follows: Class 1—areas which front on streets bordering on, or adjacent to, the park areas. Class 2—areas lying beyond Class 1•areas and within 1,000 feet of the park limits Class 3—areas lying between 1,000 and 2,000 feet from the park limits. It is largely a matter of judgment as to the proportions of benefits received by the three classes Without going into an elaborate study to determine the benefit according to a pro- gression for each 100 foot zone, or perhaps less, we think it is reasonable to fix the average ratios of betterment between the three classes as follows. Average Area— Benefit Ratio Acres Class 1 (adjacent areas) 3 66.5 Class 2 (1,000 ft. zone) 2 379.4 Class 3 (2,000 ft. zone) 1 553 • Multiplying each area by its corresponding average benefit ratio, the total cost of park drainage is to be divided into 1491.3 units. The estimated amount ;of the drainage cost at- tributable to the park areas, $22,500) divided by 1491.3 gives $15 10 as the average amount of one snit of assessment. This amount is the average assessment per acre for Class 3 areas, twice this amount of$30.20 is the average assessment for Class 2 areas and three times $15.10 or $45130 is the average assess- ment per acre for Class 1 areas. These average assessments reduced to the square foot basis are aS follows. Class 1 areas $0 001040 Class 2 areas 0 000693 Class 3 areas 0 000347 Through Highway Benefits. The benefits which will be de- rived from the construction of through highways in the Vine 118 ANNUAL REPORTS Brook District will differ widely. The areas within the district may be sub-divided into three general classes, as follows: Class 1—areas which will receive complete benefit consist- ing of lands abutting on the through highways and not now accessible from present highways. Class 2—areas which will receive nearly complete benefit, consisting of areas made accessible by the through high- ways,but which will require sub-division roads Class 3—areas which will receive only partial benefit, con- sisting of those areas which are now or can be made accessible from existing roads and may or may not re- quire sub-division roads, but will be made more easily accessible by the construction of the through highways. It is very difficult to fix upon equitable definite ratios for the benefits from through highways. It is very evident that Classes 1 and 2 receive a very substantial benefit Likewise, it is evident that areas outside of these classes receive some benefit from the construction of the through highways The Town as a whole also will receive a considerable benefit from these highways. It is our judgment that the average benefit ratios of the three classes should be about as follows. Average Area— Benefit Ratio Acres Class 1—areas abutting on through highways 10 69. Class 2—areas made accessible by through highways 7 46.9 • Class 3—areas made more easily accessible by through highways 3 247 It is possible that the benefit should be extended to a larger area, but it seems to us that for the purposes of this report, it will be satisfactory to assume that the additional benefits outside of the three classes described above will be borne by the Town. It is our judgment that the Town's share of the cost of through highways should be about 20%. The estimated cost of construction of through highway gravelled roads is $241,000. The Town's share of this cost (20%) would be 8,200, leaving $192,800 to be assessed upon Classes 1, 2 and 3. Multiplying the areas of the individual classes by the cor- responding average benefit ratio gives 1,759 3 assessment units. Dividing the $192,800 by 1,759.3 gives $109.50 as the amount ' / F I G 8 LEXINGTON,MASS �� / }4--J/` VINE BROOK DISTRICTA Ds3oRNE sT DRAINAGE BENEFIT MAP pia:Oi P SCALE IN FEET(APPROX.) ',,� C , / 0 1000 2000 - V SEPT,1928 "" �-x<r, . �yRn 0�, METCALF o-EDDY t .,L,f` /1 a .,Z9 �4G eM1v...:',..,10 SEM NEERs ¢ ' a `� R mo �.. BOSTON,MASS o n x I m Se ? LEGEND- f(.kdb 3 ? 'yo S7 `9. 5T streets and Roads laid out 8 1 1 It �� LL 61. Q�Y 6RAp1 W Proposed Highways ggd4- 5 £' Proposed and Existing Parks iC 1 r4 ,-- B� Proposed Open Channels l I Ilyco / O OdA ria SI Proposed Covered Chonnels in Roadway / Trapi 1♦ 4, Proposed Covered Channels `� �- Existing Brook yr Ditches �-� I I � �� 0-4-: kyr ~� �Claes,40052 per 5q.Ft Assessment k - ^ / o�o crass2.0052 ✓ - / �� ,SOL Class 3,PDo52 . . . 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JJ�� J \ b INN ...--1000 MARRE77 RD (\\s if ifs' root t�. �"� .�,��-1�. �; _.� q11F *.-'‘' lilt i ii e ��'�� r Iia• \ o i( /,,..64 � \rte;�- �� ! ora �\ ;"__.121:_%\„0 A, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 . of one assessment unit Class 1 areas would be assessed 10 units per acre or $1,095. Glass 2 areas would be assessed T units per acre of $766.50. Class 3 areas would be assessed 3 units per acre or $328 50 T hese assessments reduced to the square foot basis are as follows: Class 1 areas $0 02513 Class 2 areas 0.01760 Class 3 areas 0.00754 The maximum assessment on aiiy single parcel of land for drainage, parks and through highways would be $0.03137 per square foot This assessment would apply only on those rela- - tively small areas abutting on the proposed through high- ways. The maps, Figs. 8, 9 and 10, show the different classes of areas for each benefit as outlined above. In order to deter- mine what the approximate assessment per square foot would be on any given piece of land within the district, it is only necessary to consult the individual maps and add the proposed assessments for the area under consideration Obviously, the assessments must be levied on the basis of the actual cost. Before any assessments are levied, it will be 1 necessary to make accurate surveys to determine the limits of the drainage area and of the different classes of areas bene- fited. The Town will have to acquire the lands to be used for brook channels, streets and public parks No allowances have been made in the estimates of cost for the purchase of such lands. It seems reasonable to except that for the most part these lands will be donated to the own. Any lands which do not become the property of the To n for park purposes, high- ways or brook channels should be assessed their proportionate shares for the benefits. Respectfully submitted, METCALF & EDDY, By Almon L. Fales JWR:CH 120 ANNUAL REPORTS Estimate of Construction Cost of North Branch Channel W end track to E end track 1,300 ft.of 48-in.pipe at $12 40 = $16,100• 1-75' M.H = 100 2 end track to S end swamp 500 ft of 42-in.pipe at 14.80 = 7,400 1-1051MH = 130 450 ft.of 48-in pipe at 12 10 = 5,440 1-9'MH — 115 Sta. 43 -}- 0to41 + 0 200 ft.open channel 997 cu yd.excavation at 0.65 = 459 471 sq.yd slopes at 0.50 = 235 Sta. 41 + 0 to 30 + 50 1,050 ft.open channel 8;880 cu.yd.excavation at 0.65 = 5,725 3,720 sq yd slopes at 0.50 = 1,860 Sta 30 + 50to17 + '0 1,350 ft open channel 7,285 cu.yd.excavation at 0.65 = 4,740 3,600 sq yd slopes at 0.50 = 1,800 Sta 17 + Oto7 + 40 960 ft.open channel 3,090 cu yd excavation at 0.65 = 2,010 1,920 sq.yd.slopes at 0 50 = 960 Sta 7 + 40to6 -i- 80 60 ft.Waltham St.culvert 560 cu yd.excavation at 2.60 = 1,400 111 cu yd.concrete at 30.00 = 3,330 Paving invert 60 ft at$5 00 per lin.ft. = 300 Sta. 6 + 80 to 2 + 50 430 ft open channel 1,300 cu yd excavation at 0.65 = 845 836 sq.yd.slopes at 0.50 = 420 Sta. 2 + 50 to 0 + 0 250 ft.open channel 572 cu yd excavation at 0 65 = 372 417 sq.yd.slopes at 050 = 208 Clearing 1.4 acres at$100 per acre = 140 $54,080 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 Estimate of Construction Cost of South Branch Channel Middle St. to Sta. 48 + 00 700 ft.of 21-in.pipe ay.cut 3.0 at $ 4.20 = $2,940 Sta. 48 + 0 to 40 + 80 720 ft.of open channel 1,680 cu.yd.excavation at 0 65 = 1,090 1,250 sq.yd slopes at 0 50 = 625 Sta 40 + 80 to 20 + 50 1,030 ft.of open channel 3,030 cu.yd excavation at 0 65 = 1,970 1,820 sq yd slopes at 0 50 = 910 Sta. 30 ± 50 to 20 + 80 770 ft.open channel 2,845 cu yd.excavation at 0'65 = 1,850 1,575 sq.yd slopes at 0.50 = 790 Sta. 22 + 80 to 20 + 80 200 ft.open channel 417 cu yd excavation at 0 65 = 270 358 sq.yd.slopes at 0 50 = 180 Clearing 7.8 acres at 100.00 = 780 $11,405 Estimate of Construction Cost of Main Channel Sta. 20 + 80 to 7 ± 00 1,380 ft.open channel 7,725 cu.yd.excavation at $ 0.65 = $5,020 2,990 sq.yd.slopes at 0.50 = 1,495 Sta. 7 + 0 to 0 + 0 700 ft.open channel 4,760 en yd excavation at 0 65 = 3,100 1,663 sq.yd.slopes at 0.50 = 830 Sta 0 + 0 to S L Massachusetts Avenue (60 lin.ft.for culvert not included) 490 ft.open channel 5,440 cu.yd.excavation at 0 65 = 3,540 1,510 sq yd slopes at 0.50 = 755 Vine Brook Road culvert • 60 ft.long 765 cu.yd.excavation at 2.50 = 1,910 183 cu.yd.concrete at 30.00 = 5,485 Paving invert 60 ft. at$5.00 per lin. ft = 300 122 ANNUAL REPORTS S L.Massachusetts Avenue to Headwall 1,270 ft.75 in pipe av cut 13.5 ft at 35+40 = 44,851 Headwall—380 ft. open channel 822 cu.yd excavation at 0 65 = 535. 430 sq.yd.slopes at 0.50• = 215W —to Hayes Lane 400 ft.open channel 1,330 cu.yd.excavation at O.65 = 865 300 sq.yd.slopes at 0%54 = 150. Clearing 0 7 acre at $100 per acre. = 70/ $69,120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 April 9, 1930 Town Planning Board, Lexington, Mass. Attention. Mit. F. L. Emery, Chairman. Gentlemen On April 2, Mr Raymond, in c mpany with Mr. Cosgrove, examined the channel of Vine Broo in Lexington downstream from Sheridan Street to ascertain t e extent to which flooding conditions would be aggravated as result of the construction of the proposed Vine Brook condui between Hayes Lane and Vine Brook Road. There has been periodic flooding of low lands along the brook between Hayes Lane and East Street due to the slight fall, the small size of the brook channel and the limited capac- ity of the East Street culvert. No appreciable damage results from flooding under pres- ent conditions as the land subject to flooding is unimproved. Flooding as a result of the proposed construction would not be measurably increased and would at worst be a matter of only a few inches in height greater and a few hours longer duration. Probably any increase can be compensated for by sub- stituting two culvert pipes about 5 feet in size beneath East Street in place of the present stone culvert and keeping the brook channels free from bushes and debris by annual clear- ing. Very truly yours, METCLAF & EDDY, By Almon L. Fales 124 ANNUAI. REPORTS April 15, 1930. Town Planning Board, Lexington, Mass Attention: Mr. F L. Emery, Chairman. Gentlemen• Regarding flooding along lower Vine Brook downstream from Sheridan Street as a result of the construction of the proposed conduit between Hayes Lane and Vine Brook Road and the channels for the main brook and the South Branch we are of the opinion that the increase in flooding will be very ' +slight. Construction of the main channel south of Vine Brook Road and the South Branch channel will not measurably in- crease the flood runoff and conditions on lower Vine Brook will be as stated in our letter of April 9, 1930, to wit. Flooding as a result of the construction of the proposed main brook conduit and open channel and the South Branch channel will not be measurably increased, at worst being a matter of a few inches greater height and a few hours longer duration. Such increase can be compensated for by installing two culvert pipes about 5 feet in size beneath East Street in place of the present culvert and by keeping the brook channel free from bushes and debris by annual clearing Very truly yours, METCALF & EDDY, By Almon L Fales TOWN or LEXINGTON 125 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING June 9, 195 Adjourned town meeting was called to order by Robert H.- Holt, _Holt, Moderator, at 8.10 P. M. Mr James Stuart Smith asked that Articles 1 and 8 be taken up together, and no objections being made'the Moderator so ruled. Mr. Smith read the report of 'the Committee on School Building, and displayed and explained architects' plans as shown on large chart. Arts. 1 and 8. The meeting voted to accept and place on file the Committee's report. REPORT OF TILE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE One year ago, the School Committee asked the Town for a new school, to be located in the south section. At that time the average annual increase in the school population was about 150, and it was clear that if this growths continued, the Town would need a building in the ball of 1930. When the school census was taken in October, 1929, it was' discovered that our increase was below normal, and the School Committee, having in mind the extra burden of a school.house,. told the Building Committee that the program could be post- poned for a year. In 1929, there was an increase Of 75 in our scholars. An- other 75, or even fewer, coming to School in the Fall of 1930, will bring us to the point where there will be undue hardship upon small children connected with the use of space that was never intended for classroom purposes, and extra transporta- tion of children, hi order to get then, to buildings where there is available room. In all probability, it will be easier, financially, for the. Town, and better for the building, to have a jobs that will not 126 ANNUAL REPORTS be rushed to completion, and perhaps open and in use before it is finished. For this reason the Committee believes and recommends that the new construction be commenced at an early date, with the building to open in September, 1931. To postpone the building program beyond this year, would be unwise, unsafe and unfair It would entail heavy bills for transportatipn and necessitate the separation of small children from the same family, so that they might have to go to two or three schools. While conditions may not be ideal between September, 1930, and September, 1931, there will be no widespread hard- ship, and the Town will be spared some rather heavy additions to the 1930 tax rate. The proposed construction in the south end, moreover, should not overlap school development in the East Village, and -that in turn should not be permitted to fall into the same year with a required addition to the Junior and Senior High School These three building projects are clearly before the Town. There is no way to avoid them, as the school population is here and increasing, but the Committee believes and recom- mends that they be taken up in the order suggested, and a care- ful time-schedule be worked out,. so that the Town will not be engaged in two building enterprises at the same time. LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL This Committee has held many meetings to consider the location, the floor-plan, general outward appearance and type of construction of a new school in the south part of Lexington, location and floor-plan being of first importance, have received most of our attention. We labored on the problem not only as a Committee, but also as individuals. We examined recommendations of former planning boards, and we called upon unbiased out-of-town -opinion The final decision was unanimously in favor of the land at the corner of Allen Street and Old County Road We required a piece of land that among other things, was 1. Located properly in reference to present and prob- able future schools. 2. Flat. or but slightly rolling ground. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 3. Removed from traffic noises. 4. Provide sufficient playground 5 Dry for sewage disposal 6 Reasonably easy of access. 1. Lexington has grown in spots; here a group of dwellings, another group there, some created in earlier days by the loca- tion of the railroad, road and trolley-car transportation, such as the East Village, the Center and Ithe North Village. Real estate developments account for other groupings and none of them are filled to capacity. Physical conditions of the ground and location of paved roads have had a considerable bearing on later developments. These matters must be taken into consideration when. a new building is erected, which should be closely linked with both old and future school construction. The land recom- mended answers the demand better than any other site that the Committee has been able to find. It was apparent to this Committee that in a section as large as the south part of town, no one location could satisfy all the present demands of the residents, and at the same time fit into a plan that will care for the future development of the vacant land This site cares for the greater proportion of the present school children, and it will later care for most of the vacant land between Waltham Street and Follen Road, Waltham Street to Concord Avenue, most of Fair Oaks and Marrett Road to Spring Street. As other portions of the south part develop, there will be need of another school Until that time comes, there will be transportation for children, but the number will be much smaller than at present. We think that over 70% will be much better off, and the remaining 30% will be transported as at present. The school department will try in every way to make con- ditions satisfactory. The location should beand is, part of a general logical plan and will not cause a dislocation of future schools. The Town would do well to purchase other building sites and additions to sites, not only in the south part, but in other sections of the Town, while land is still at reasonable prices, 128 ANNUAL REPORTS but in accordance with a plan which would contemplate pop- ulation of at least 20,000. The East Village, of course, should have immediate con- sideration as soon as this proposed building is finished, and should have it even if the Town does not adopt the recommenda- tion with which this report deals. 2. The lot for the building and small playground is almost flat. Flat land means economy in building, and economy in finishing the grounds. As far as we can discover, the land is reasonably free from stone ledge. 3. Although near the main traffic highway, Waltham Street, it is remote enough so that the passage of motor vehicles will not be a nuisance at the time of the year when school windows are open. 4. There is sufficient space both for the present and a future playground when the school may increase in size to 14 class- rooms. A large part of this land, moreover, is available with- out special expenditure. 5. The land is in a district where there is much broken ground and many wet meadows and springy hillsides, but is high and dry. The sub-soil has been explored by boring, and so far as we can tell, indicates that it will absorb sewage with little danger of becoming unhealthy and offensive. 6. Allen Street is hard-paved to carry coal trucks to the lot line. There will be no need of road building except the cus- tomary driveway or turnaround on the school grounds. When traffic demands it, the Old County Road can be developed. The Committee, as said before, is unanimous in the choice of this location THE BUILDING The proper type and size of building has been a matter of concern. In the first place, with the location recommended, we are able to avoid the use of basement rooms Tor classroom use. The design calls for eight classrooms and such other rooms as are required in a modern school building. Eight rooms seems to be the smallest number we can build and give the school department and the school population room for expansion inside the proposed building. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 As there are now six grades in ojir primary school system, this building will be put in operatidn with six grades. Some of them, fortunately, will not be filled to capacity. With eight rooms, as the population grows, we can have a flexible unit that will care for, let us say, two third-grade classes and two fifth-grade classes as well as the other four grades, or how- ever the school population happens to come into that part of the Town. All our smaller children can ie takencare of on the ground floor. We can give the whole school an exercise room above the ground, which will also serve as a lunch room and for community purposes. With the general floor plan determined, it seemed the part of wisdom, as this is a new building and not an addition to an old one, to make the plan modern; to put such things into the construction so that it will not be out of date when the doors are open. The useful life of a school building is probably about forty years; to have it obsolete some years be- fore its time is poor economy. The building is designed for safety, for health and for low cost of upkeep It can be increased without undue ex- pense, to fourteen rooms. The architects assure us that all construction and mater- ials have been tested, and the whole structure is to be in mod- ern form to fit and satisfy both the technical requirements of the schools but also the requirements of a town of dwellings like Lexington. The COMMITTEE respectfully present this report and recommendation to the town in accordance with the town vote. JAMES STUART SMITH WILLIAM H. BALLARD CLYDE E STEEVES HOWARDI S. O. NICHHOLS CLARA M BARBOUR MRS. C. E. GLYNN One of the members of this committee, Mr Charles H. Spaulding, died recently. We regret the loss of his able counsel. Under Article 8 Mr. James Stuart Smith offered the fol- lowing motion. 130 ANNUAL REPORTS VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $132,000 for the purchase of a certain lot of land located on Old County Road near Allen Street, known as a portion of the Swenson Brothers Farm, containing approximately eight acres, and that there be erected thereon a public school building, including the original equipping and furnishing of same; and for the purpose of meeting said appropriation, there be raised in the levy of the current year the sum of $10,150, and that there be transferred from the account of Purchase of Carbarn Property from Middlesex and Boston Street Rail- way Company the sum of $1,850, and the treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to bor- row the sum of $120,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, said bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier dates as the treasurer and Selectmen may determine It is also voted that a Building Committee of seven, including the members of the School Committee be appointed by the Mod- erator, with full power to purchase in the name of the town said lot of land above described, and to construct and equip the building herein authorized, all within the sums appropri- ated for said purposes" The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that his committee approved the appropriation. Mr. William A. Granfield objected to the location and after giving his reasons, at some length, moved an amendment "That the Committee be authorized to build in some other part of the district." The Moderator ruled that because of the terms of the mo- tion this amendment was out of order and Mr. Smith's original motion was carried in a rising vote as follows, two thirds ma- jority being required• 117 in the affirmative, 4 in the negative. Committee Appointed. James Stuart Smith, Howard S. O. Nichols, Mrs. C. E. Glynn, William H. Ballard, Clyde E. Steeves, Clara M Barbour, and Howard E. Custance. Art 1. Under the motion of Dr Clarence Shannon Article 1 was again taken up Mr Willard C. Hill reported for the Committee on the claims of Mr. Edward Wood in relation to Clarke Street Ex- tension. I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 131 REPORT CLARKE STREET EXTENSION COMMITTEE Lexington, Mass. June 9, 1930 In the matter of the Clarke St eet extension as affecting Mr. Wood's property, the Committe begs to report that irre- spective of the rights of the town o the rights of Mr. Wood, an agreement has been reached whereby Mr. Wood will re- lease his claims against the Town, and the town will, if author- ized to do so, pay a sum of money tp Mr. Wood to satisfy his claim. Under these circumstances we have made no further at- tempt to discover facts, other than those disclosed by Mr. Wood's deed, the plan accompanyi g it and the statement made to us by the town engineers. We think there is enough in Mr. Wood's claim to justify the settlement, as his right would turn on a question of facts which might only come to light after an extended examination of title or litigation in court. The amount of the settlement is known to the Committee and the Committee believes that both the town and Mr. Wood have dbne the right and proper thing. WILLARD C. HILL, Chairman • JAMES STUART SMITH HAZEN W. HAMLIN (authorized) EUGENE G KRAETZER J. HENRY DUFFY Appended is the agreement for acceptance of sum of $200. in full settlement. June 6th, 1930. I, Edward Wood, hereby agree to accept Two Hundred Dollars ($200.) in full settlement of whatever may be due me from the Town of Lexington in connection with the Clarke Street Extension Improvement and waive any further claim for damages. I EDWARD WOOD. It was voted to accept the report of the Committee and place the same on file. Art. 12 Under this article on motion of Dr. Clarence Shan- non the following vote was passed VOTED: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of an extension of Clarke Street as laid out by the Board 132 ANNUAL REPORTS of Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office, dated August 27, 1929, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of $3500 be appropriated and assessed. Art. 1. Under this article Mr. Robert P. Trask offered the following motion: VOTED• That the Moderator appoint a committee of fifteen Town Meeting Members representative of all sections of the Town to review the reports of Metcalf & Eddy and McClintock &Woodfall, and the studies of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen relative to Vine Brook drainage, said Committee to have access to all of the records of the Selectmen and the Planning Board, and to be at liberty to consult with any Board, Committee or individual and secure any additional Engineering data which they may deem essen- tial to a decision on this project, and that they submit their recommendations at the next Town Meeting. Mr. Joseph R. Cotton moved an amendment "That said Committee mcur no expense without further vote of the Town." This amendment was accepted by the maker of the orig- inal motion and the motion as amended was put before the meeting. The vote was close, and 15 citizens doubting, a rising vote ' was taken with 70 voting in the affirmative and 54 in the neg- ative. Committee Appointed. James G. Robertson, Charles H. Schofield, Harold B. Needham, Patrick Shanahan, Charles S Beaudry, James J. Walsh (Dr.), Robert H. Eldridge, Eugene T. Buckley, Frank P. Cutter, A E Rowse, Jr., Roy A. Fergu- son, Leonard Jellis, E. Elvidge Taylor, William E Mulliken, and Sheldon A. Robinson. Art. 1. Mr. Joseph Swan reported for the Committee of three appointed to make recommendations relating to control of dogs. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONTROL OF DOGS • June 6, 1930. Mr. Robert H. Holt, Moderator, Town Meetings, Lexington, Mass Dear Sir• The committee of three appointed by you to consider and make recommendations with respect to the laws and practice TOWN OF LnXINGTON 13g with reference to licensing, restraint and vaccination of dogs. in Lexington has organized, with Dr. Barnes as chairman.. - The chairman wrote to Dr. Geo., H. Bigelow, Commission- er of Public Health for the State of Massachusetts, asking his opinion and recommendation in the matter and the action taken by other towns in the State and received a very satis- factory and comprehensive reply—also a letter from the Divi- sion of Animal Industry of the Dept of Conservation, which we are handing in with our recommendations. These two should be the authorities best qualified to know about the mat- ter atter and their recommendation therefore, should have consider- able weight. After careful consideration it is the unanimous recom- mendation of your committee that:4 1 The existing laws in regard to licensing of dogs: be enforced. 2 All dogs be inoculated against rabies before be- ing licensed. 3. That this inoculation be done free of expense to dog owners. 4. That all dogs already licensed this year be inocu- lated noculated as soon as it can be arranged. 5. That all dogs be required to wear on their collars tags showing that they have been inoculated and licensed. If these regulations are adopted and enforced efficiently, it will be unnecessary to restrain or muzzle dogs except in rare emergencies. If a stray dog infested with rabies should bite a local dog, it would only rarely result in a new case of rabies, as the majority of the dogs in town would be protected by inoculation. As we have already had in.Lexington one death in a human being from rabies, the result of being bitten by a stray in- fected dog, and the town has already in years past been to considerable expense inoculating persons bitten by stray dogs, and it would not only probably cost the town less to inoculate all dogs free, and be more efficient than doing it at an expense to owners of dogs, but would in all probability prevent any further such tragedies, it is therefore the unanimous opinion 134 ANNUAL REPORTS of your committee that these recommendations be adopted be- fore any new cases develop. Respectfully submitted, Wm. L. BARNES, M. D. (Chairman) JOSEPH SWAN GALEN A. RUSSELL THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIV. OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY June 2, 1930 Dr. Wm. L. Barnes, Health Officer, 1557 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, Mass. My dear Dr. Barnes: A copy of your letter has been forwarded to me by Dr. Bigelow of the State Department of Public Health and also his reply thereto. I concur absolutely in all that Dr Bigelow has written to you, and as he has gone into the matter extensively can really add nothing of any more value. I understand that Rhode Island has recently put on reg- ulations that all dogs in that State be inoculated against rabies. Very truly yours, EVAN H RICHARDSON, Director. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH May 28, 1930. Dr Wm L Barnes, Health Officer, 1557 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Mass. My dear Doctor Barnes: The cities of Holyoke and Leominster, Massachusetts, have written us recently in regard to the matters you raised TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 in your letter of May 26th and my reply to the two commun- ities has been in substance as follows: Over the last two years rabies has been more prevalent than at any time in the State since statistical data has been available. Last year 5000 people were reported to us as hav- ing been bitten, which probably represents less than 50 per cent of those actually so bitten and the cost to them in mater- ial and professional service for the preventive inoculations against rabies must represent at least a quarter of a million dollars. This disease in this part of the country is kept alive in the community and spread from one t another entirely by the stray unlicensed dog. The control then is vastly easier than al- most any of our common communicable diseases, and yet every effort that we have made in that direction has been met with public indifference or active public opposition. There is plenty of authority for the promulgation by the city council or the selectmen on the advice of the board of health of a ninety day quarantine of all dogs The law says that they shall either be restrained or muzzled. In our opinion and that of the Division of Animal Industry muzzling is use- less since the muzzle never fits, is usually hanging around the neck, and since years ago Darnel Webster made sport of the whole thing by placing a tea strainer at the south end of a dog and claiming he was complying with the regulations, so that we recommend that no option be given and that restraint be required. Since during this period of ninety days all do that have been exposed and are in the incubation period will have come down with rabies and be destroyed without exposing other dogs and if during this time all stray dogs are impounded and if not called for in a reasonable time destroyed humanely, the disease should be wiped out of your community. The only difficulty is that at the end of the quarantine period an in- fected dog may run in from an adjacent community and the whole be started again For this last reason two years ago we attempted to get the cooperation of some seventy communities in and around Boston in synchronous restraint The health and police of- ficials were interested and cooperative. Public support was vitiated largely under the leadership of the former Mayor Bauer of Lynn, so that the sum total was inconvenience to those citizens who complied with the regulation and no im- provement in regard to rabies. 136 ANNUAL REPORTS In the last few years an inoculation method to immunize dogs has been developed in Japan and extensively used in Con- necticut,New Jersey and other parts of this country Were this method effective and could we develop immunity against rabies in all our dogs, the problem would be solved. Unfortunately this method is not as effective as was at first supposed and in- oculated dogs have come down with the disease. Until its ef- fectiveness is increased it would seem to us unwise to require inoculation but from experience at the Angell Memorial Hos- pital and elsewhere I feel that with the present temper of our people, inoculation is more effective than restraint and I have used it on my own dog. It would, therefore,be wise for you to consider operating town clinics for the free inoculation of dogs in order to popularize this method. Some towns have re- • quired the restraint of all dogs except those showing evidence of inoculation which has become popularized by this method This has its drawbacks because in the first place the method is not completely effective and rabid dogs may in this way be at large, and in the second place it has been found that the tags on the collars have been stolen and put on uninoculated dogs. The city of Quincy and the town of Milton have, within a year of more, issued ordinances in regard to the restraint of dogs, copies of which I am enclosing. I am forwarding your letter to Mr. Richardson, the Di- rector of the Division of Animal Industry of the Dept. of Con- servation, for his opinion on this matter. Yours truly, GEORGE H. BiGELow, M. D. Commissioner of Public Health. It was voted to accept the report and place the same on file. Art. 9 Under this article on motion of Dr. James J. Walsh the following vote was passed. VOTED• That the sum of nine hundred and sixty dol- lars ($960.00) be appropriated and assessed, under Chapter 67, Acts of 1930, being "an act authorizing Cities and Towns to appropriate money to provide facilities for Public Enter- tainment in connection with the National Convention of the American Legion to be held in the current year", for the pur- pose of public entertainment of visitors to the Town of Lex- ington, in connection with the National Convention of the • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 American Legion, to be held in October 1930, this money to be expended under direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Appropriation Committee approved the appropria- tion. Arts. 10 and 11. On Dr. Clarence Shannons motion it was- voted that articles 10 and 11 be taken up together. Under these articles Dr. Shannon offered the following motion which was passed unanimously: VOTED• That the Town purc1.ase from Lois M. and Lil- lian G. Marshall a portion of the land owned by them near- the Cary Memorial Library comprising Iot C as shown on a "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., Scale 1" equals 10' Octo- ber 14, 1929, E. N. Montague, C. E. West Acton, Mass", bound- ed ounded and described as follows: Southwesterly by land now or formerly of William E.. Denham, 50.85 feet; Northwesterly by land of the Town of Lexington 76 84 feet; Northeasterly by land of the Town of Lexington 49.30 feet;. Southeasterly by other land of the grantors 76.09 feet; containing 3840 feet more or less and to pay therefor to the said Marshalls the sum of seven thousand dollars ($7000.00) and for the purpose of raising the money the sum of six thou- sand one hundred and fifty dollars ($6150) be transferred from the account of Purchase of Carbarn property from Mid- dlesex & Boston Street Railway Company, and that the sum of eight hundred and fifty ($850) dollars be transferred from Account of Sale of Land to purchase of land adjoining Cary Memorial Library from Lois M. and Lillian G. Marshall." The Appropriation Committee approved the appropriation. Remarks were made by Mr. Herold B. Lamont, Mr. Eu- gene G Braetzer, Rev. Christopher W. Collier, Mr. Elwyn G. Preston, Mr. Edward W. Taylor, Mr. Patrick Flynn, Mr. Albert H. Burnham and Mr William G Marshall. Art 6. On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon this article was indefinitely postponed. Art. 13. On motion of Joseph R Cotton this article was in- definitely postponed Meeting dissolved at 10.35 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. 138 ANNUAL REPORTS k WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexir gton Greeting. In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby requir- ed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in EMERSON HALL, STONE BUILDING, EAST LEXINGTON, and CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, LEXINGTON CENTER, TUESDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1930 at 2.00 o'clock P. M., for the following purposes. To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the follow- ing offices: Governor for This Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor " " " Secretary of the Commonwealth " Treasurer and Receiver-General • Auditor of the Commonwealth Attorney General Senator in Congress " " " Representative in Congress " 5th Congressional District Councillor " 6th Councillor Senator " 7th Senatorial Two Representatives in General Court " 28th Representative " District Attorney " Middlesex Register of Probate and Insolvency " Middlesex County County Commissioner " Middlesex County Associate County Commissioners (2) " Middlesex County County Treasurer " Middlesex County And for the Election of the following officers. DISTR'I'CT 1VIEMSER OF STATE COMMITTEE, for each political party for the 7th Senatorial District. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICA4 TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTIONS OF THE REPUBLI- CAN PARTY DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTIONS OF THE DEMO- CRATIC PARTY All the above candidates and officers are to be voted upon one ballot. The polls will be open from tWo o'clock P. M. to eight o'clock P. M. And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town. Hereof fail not and make retI}rn of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this second day of September A.D, 1930. ,,II ALBERT H. B1URNHAM THEODORE A. GUSTANCE HALLIE C. BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK CLARENCE SI-LANNON Board of Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington, Mass., Sept 9, 1930. 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 Office Building and in six other pub- lic places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest. PATRICK J MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 140 ANNUAL REPORTS PRIMARY ELECTION September 16, 1930 The following election officers had been appointed by the `Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows• PRECINCT ONE Warden Charles J. Dailey Deputy Warden Harold B. Needham Inspector Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector Ernest R Rowland Deputy Inspector Miss Monica Holland Deputy Inspector Clesson Schofield 'Clerk Mrs Mary Rowland Deputy Clerk Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson Teller Ellese Schofield Teller Joseph J Pritchard Teller William M. Welsh Teller Marion G.Cook ,Constable Charles E Wheeler - PRECINCT TWO Warden Irving B. Pierce Deputy Warden Patrick F. Dacey Inspector Victor A Harmon Deputy Inspector Sarah C Walker Deputy Inspector Madeline J. Corbett 'Clerk Ezra F.Breed Deputy Clerk John J Garrity Teller Esther Emery Teller Paul B. Coudrey Teller Charles F Vaughan "Teller Edward McGrory 'Police Officers John M Barry and Wm C O'Leary John H. Dacey not having appeared to serve as Inspector, the Warilen appointed Frederick H. Tullar to serve in his ;place. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 PRECINCT THREE Warden Ralph H. Marshall Deputy Warden Leonard K Dunham, Jr Inspector Bessie G. Davis Inspector Jame M. Ahern Deputy Inspector Ralph A. Hamilton Deputy Inspector David McPeake Clerk Albert I. Carson Deputy Clerk James L McKenzie, Jr. Teller Alexander M Parks Teller Charles E Moloy, Jr Teller James T. McGann Teller Roy A. Ferguson Constable Charl6s E Moloy PRECINCT FOUR Warden Morton G Hopkins Deputy Warden Frederick J Lowe Inspector William E Mulliken Inspector Frank H. Maguire Deputy Inspector E. Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector Katherine A. Kiernan Clerk Howard E. Custance Deputy Clerk James J Waldron TellerGeorge Hinchey Teller Margaret T. Kennedy Teller W Benjamin C Meady Teller Jesse S Ferry Police Officer John W Rycroft Police Officer Francis T Neal, Jr The polls were declared open in each precinct at two o'clock P. M., and remained open in each precinct until eight o'clock P M, at which time after due notice they were closed. The election officers were swo ' to the faithful perform- ance of their duties The ballots we counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally s eets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, seal- ed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, delivered to the Registrars of Voters, who proceeded to canvass the same, with the following result, which was de- clared by the Town Clerk. 142 ANNUAL REPORTS The Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1. Ballots Cast• Republican, 273, Democratic, 39, Total 312. Precinct 2. Ballots Cast: Republican, 302; Democratic, 20, Total 322 Precinct 3. Ballots Cast: Republican, 279; Democratic, 25; Total 304 Precinct 4. Ballots Cast: Republican, 230; Democratic, 26; Total 256. REPUBLICAN Governor Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total Frank G Allen 231 269 262 209 971 John D Devir 21 18 8 9 56 Blanks 21 15 9 12 57 Lieutenant Governor William Sterling Youngman 238 266 257 202 963 Blanks 35 36 22 28 121 Secretary Frederic W. Cook 225 259 249 199 932 Blanks 48 43 30 31 152 Treasurer James William Bean 43 24 33 21 121 Fred Jefferson Burrell 56 52 57 46 211 Charles Lawrence Burrill 56 69 62 41 228 Russell D. Chase 26 51 35 32 144 Ezra D. Whitaker 5 4 4 7 20 George B Willard 15 32 22 21 90 John W Withington 22 11 9 3 45 Russell Abner Wood 17 17 18 9 61 Blanks 33 42 39 50 164 Auditor Joseph N Carriers 54 83 70 45 252 Alonzo B Cook 189 188 178 153 708 Blanks 30 31 31 32 124 Attorney General Joseph E.Warner 223 263 257 194 937 Blanks 50 39 22 36 147 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 Senator in Congress Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec 3 Prec.4 Total William M. Butler 104 138 146 115 503 Eben S Draper 142 140 118 104 510 Andrew Joseph Gillis 13 6 8 4 31 Blanks 14 12 7 7 40 Congressman Edith Nourse Rogers 241 274 260 207 982 Blanks 32 28 19 23 102 1 Councillor Joseph 0 Knox 95 49 107 72 363 George E. Marchand 14 �9 6 21 50 Walter Perham 78 1 •5 96 62 341 George W Pratt 38 28 19 18 103 Blanks 48 71 51 57 227 Senator John F. Brown 24 24 34 29 111 Joseph R. Cotton 175 220 183 156 734 Alice F D Pearson 64 42 46 32 184 Blanks 10 16 16 13 55 Representatives In General Court Albert H Burnham 204 258 247 191 900 John M. Carney 25 23 5 9 62 Nelson B. Crosby 100 111 86 85 382 G Bertram Washburn 93 95 80 81 349 Blanks 124 117 140 94 475 District Attorney Warren L.Bishop 189 216 201 170 786 Kenneth C Dunlop 17 20 29 14 80 George Stanley Harvey 48 29 27 139 Blanks 19 21 20 19 79 Register of Probate and Insolvency Loring P. Jordan 215 242 240 184 881 Blanks 58 60 39 46 203 144 ANNUAL REPORTS County Commissioner Prec.1 Prec 2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total Erson B Barlow 1751 204 214 152 745 John Ernest Quigley 44 32 22 24 122 Blanks 54 66 43 54 217 Associate Commissioners • Daniel D Gorman 70 49 43 56 218 John M Keyes 170 221 208 161 760 Melvin G. Rogers 148 174 179 126 627 Blanks 158 160 128 117 563 County Treasurer Charles E Hatfield 215 247 230 188 880 Blanks 58 55 49 42 204 State Committee Mary F Daniel 174 216 204 148 742 Blanks 99 86 75 82 342 Delegates To State Convention John D Collins 197 241 235 179 852 Charles E Hadley 209 253 244 191 897 George A. Warner 199 249 242 182 872 James G. Robertson 205 244 240 187 876 Albert H Burnham 206 261 253 192 912 Mabel P. Cook 196 245 239 181 361 Clara M. Barbour 196 248 245 183 872 Guyetta G Broderic 189 244 243 188 364 Edward W Taylor 197 250 243 191 881 Clyde Steeves 1 1 Blanks 663 482 327 396 1868 Town Committee William H Ballard 196 247 242 181 866 Clara M Barbour 188 244 241 176 849 Albert H Burnham 200 255 249 188 892 Mabel P. Cook 188 241 231 176 836 Joseph R. Cotton 204 252 237 179 872 John D Collins 137 235 232 168 822 Guyetta G Broderic 183 238 239 176 836 Charles E. Hadley 201 247 237 180 865 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 . Prec..1 Proc.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total George E Briggs 178 229 227 168 802 Arthur W. Hughes 179 238 232 170 819 James G. Robertson 197 241 237 178 851 Converse Hill 183 248 239 180 850 James W Smith 178 241 234 179 832 Jennie M. Partridge 184 245 240 177 846 Albert B. Tenney 190 243 241 176 850 Edward W. Taylor 186 248 237 183 854 George A. Warner 176 241 239 173 829 Robert Whitney 177 239 236 172 824 Clarence S. Walker 186 243 240 179 848 Clayton A. Hilliard 182 245 230 170 827 Clarence Briggs 1 1 1 Eugene G.Kraetzer 1 1 Blanks 1717 1179 839 1073 4908 DEMOCRATIC Governor Prec 1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total John J. Cummings 1 0 1 2 4 Joseph B. Ply 15 10 14 7 46 John F. Fitzgerald 21 10 10 16 57 Blanks 2 0 0 1 3 Lieutenant Governor Strabo V. Claggett 8 10 6 7 31 John F. Malley 9 3 5 6 23 Charles S Murphy 5 2 4 4 15 Michael C O'Neil 12 5 7 8 32 Blanks 5 0 3 1 9 Secretary Arthur G. Flynn 10 6 7 10 33 Chester J O'Brien 11 5 5 7 28 Joseph Santosuosso 12 5 9 8 34 ' Blanks 6 4 4 1 15 Treasurer John H Dorsey 3 3 0 1 7 Charles F. Hurley 26 13 11 20 70 Fred H. Rourke 2 2 10 3 17 Blanks 8 2 4 2 16 146 ANNUAL REPORTS Auditor Prec.1 Prec 2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total Francis X Hurley 23 8 8 19 58 Francis J O'Gorman 2 5 5 2 14 Jerome J Shea 5 2 6 3 16 Blanks 9 5 6 2 22 Attorney General Henry P Fielding 7 2 4 6 19 William R Seharton 4 8 5 6 23 , Harold W Sullivan 19 7 12 12 50 Blanks 18 3 4 2 27 Senator in Congress Marcus A. Coolidge 18 9 11 9 47 Eugene N Foss 2 3 0 0 5 Peter J. Joyce 0 0 0 0 0 Thomas C. O'Brien 4 3 2 3 12 Joseph F. O'Connell 10 4 8 12 34 Blanks 5 1 4 2 12 Congressman Joseph M. Halloran 22 12 15 16 65 Blank 17 8 10 10 45 Councillor John H. Connor 9 6 6 9 30 Edward J. Coughlin 5 5 5 3 18 Perian J Delory 0 1 1 2 4 Jeremiah F. McGrath 11 1 4 6 22 Blanks 14 7 9 6 36 Senator Rena M Colson 3 3 8 5 19 John J Gilbride 20 11 9 15 55 Blanks 16 6 8 6 36 Representatives Paul C. Griffin 21 10 16 17 64 Michael J. Cavanaugh 0 1 6 2 9 Albert Burnham 0 1 0 0 1 Joseph Valliere 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 50 28 27 33 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 District Attorney Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.a Prec.4 Total James J Bruin 5 2 0 2 9 John F Daly 20 8 14 16 58 Charles H. McGlue 4 '7 a 4 18. Blanks 10 3 8, 4 25 Register of Probate and'Insolvency John J Butler 20 12 13 17 ' 62 Blanks 19 8 12 9 48. County Commissioners Robert F.Donovan 14 6 10 9 3R Joshua T. Nowell 3 2 2. 2 9 John Ernest Quigley 6 '6 3 10 25 Blanks 16 6 10 a 37 Associate Commissioners E. Perry Johnson 17 12 14 14 57 John J. Noreen, Jr. 14 11 12 11 43 Blanks 47 17 24 27 115 County Treasurer ' J. Frank Facey 18 13' 12 a 19 62' Charles E. Hatfield 6 5 5 3 19' Blanks 15 2. 8 4 29 State Committee' James A. Manning 22 14 13' 16' 65 Blanks 17 6 12' 10' 45 Delegates To State Convention Bartlett J. Harrington 1 0 I 0 2' Eugene T.Buckley I 1 2 0 4 Charles J. Dailey I 0' 0 1 Edward H Mara 0 0 0 1 Bernard O'Donnell 0' 1 0 0 1 David Murphy 0 I 0 0 1 James G.Sullivan 0 1 1 0 2 James F McCarthy 0' 0 1 0 1 James M Ahearn 0' 0 I 0 1 David Burke 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 38'T 196 243, 26-0 1085, 148 ANNUAL REPORTS Town Committee Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Total Eugene T. Buckley 4 2 9 2 17 Bernard O'Donnell 3 2 8 2 15 James F. McCarthy 3 1 8 2 14 Bartlett J. Harrington 4 1 8 2 15 Mary A Spellman 3 1 8 2 14 . Elizabeth M Burton 8 1 8 2 14 Joseph H. Valliere 3 1 8 2 14 James M. Ahearn 3 1 9 2 15 Margaret T. Kennedy 3 1 8 2 14 James L. McKenzie, Jr. 3 1 8 2 14 Charles J Dailey 1 0 0 0 1 John J Garrity 0 1 0 0 1 James G. Sullivan 0 0 1 0 1 John McDonough 0 0 1 0 1 Edward H. Mara 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 357 186 166 240 949 A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you and directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexing- ton, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the ;CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, in said LEXINGTON, on WEDNESDAY, THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1930 at 8 P M. then and there to act on the following articles• Art. 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, to the following accounts: Street Signs, Public Works Department, 'Sidewalks, Vine Brook Drainage, or act in any manner relat- ing thereto. Art 3 To see if the Town will vote to establish a build- ing line on Massachusetts Avenue f om the northerly terminus af the present street line on the f rmer Town Hall property now owned by Messrs Rubin and Seligman, to the property •of the Boston & Lowell Railroad rporation, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled "Plan showing proposed building line on Mass- achusetts Avenue, Lexington, from, its northerly terminus to property of Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, Sept 4, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money therefore by the issue ofbonds, or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such meth- ,ods,, or act in any manner in relation thereto. 150 ANNUAL REPORTS Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to accept the reloca- tion of Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman to the property of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing proposed relocation of a portion of Massachusetts Avenue,Lexington, Sept.4, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer,." appropriate money therefore by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all such methods, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase from Daniel J. O'Connell and Anstiss S. Hunt, et al, or either of them, a portion of the Iand and buildings on Massachusetts Avenue between the site of the old Town Hall now owned by Rubin and Seligman and the land of the Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation between the former northeasterly street line and the new northeasterly street line as laid out by the Selectmen approximately twenty-eight feet in depth from Massachusetts Avenue in order to provide for a widening of Massachusetts Avenue, appropriate money for such purpose by the issue of bonds, notes, or by transfer from other accounts, or take any action in relation thereto. Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer money from the Overlay Reserve Fund to the Public Works Depart- ment Account. Art. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install street lights on Fuller Road. Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money by the issue of bonds or notes or otherwise, for the construction of water mains. Art 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following streets: Massachusetts Av- enue, from Fottler Avenue to Bowker Street; Bowker Street, and Cliffe, Hillcrest and Theresa Avenues. Art 10. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to demolish the buildings on the Town Farm property located on Cedar Street. Art. 11. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to demolish the brick building known as the Pumping Station located on Lincoln Street. TOWN OE LEXINGTON 151 J Art 12 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning By-law and zoning map by changing from an R-1 district to a 0-1 district the property on the westerly side of Bedford Street from Valley Road and extending northerly along property of Harriette W Sir ith Hereof, fail not, and make du return of this Warrant, math your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this thirtieth day ro f September,A D, 1930. ALBERT H BURNHAM THEODORE A. CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C. BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK Selectmen of Lexington To the Town Clerk: 1 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 Office Building and six other pub- lic places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 152 ANNUAr. REPORTS • TOWN MEETING October 15, 1930 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Robert H. Holt at 8.15 o'clock P. M. The Town Clerk proceeded to read the Warrant, but upon vote of the meeting the reading of the Warrant was waived. Return of the Constable thereon was, then read Art. 1. Under this article on motion of Mr Albert H. Burnham, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, the follow- ing vote was passed: VOTED• That a Committee of nine be appointed by the Moderatof to consider and recommend to the Town plans of development and location of an arboretum in the Town of Lexington. Art. 1. On motion of Sydney R. Wrightington the follow- ing vote was passed unanimously: VOTED: That a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to consider and report to the town meeting whether or not it is desirable that the representative town meeting or its members make recommendations to the voters of the town as to candidates for town offices or for members of this rep- resentative town meeting, and if desirable what method may be adopted for that purpose Art. 2. On motion of Robert P. Trask the following vote was passed unanimously: VOTED: That the following sums be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the following accounts. Street Signs $ 400.00 Public Works Department 4,800 00 Sidewalks1,200 00 $6,400.00 The appropriation Committee approved of the appropria- tions TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 Art 7. Under this article on motion of Albert H. Burn- ham the following vote was passed. VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to install street lights on Fuller Road. Art. 8. Under this article on motion of Theodore A. Cus- tance the following vote was passel unanimously: VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to install water mains in the town and that the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the Water Construction Account, $22,000 of said appropriation to be used to construct a water main in Lowell Street, and for the purpose of raising said sum of $50,- •000 the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell under the direction of and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen bonds or notes of the Town bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 5% per annum iskued and payable in accord- ance with the law. Art. 9. Under this article the following votes were pass- ed unanimously on motion of Theodore A. Custance. VOTED. That the Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Massachusetts Avenue from Fottler Avenue to Bowker Street a distance of approximately 520 feet. VOTED. That the Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Bowker Street from Massachusetts Avenue easterly, a distance of approximately 230 feet. VOTED• That the Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Hillcrest Avenue from bottler Avenue to Theresa Avenue, a distance of approximately 125°feet. VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct a sewer in Theresa Avenue from Cliffe Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue, a distance of approximately 310 feet. Art 10 On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the follow- ing vote was passed: VOTED• That the Selectmen be authorized to demolish the buildings on the Town Farm property located on Cedar Street. Art 11. Under this article on motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the following motion was passed. VOTED. That the Selectmen be authorized to demolish the brick building known as the Pumping Station located on Lincoln Street 154 ANNUAL REPORTS Art 6. On motion of Robert P Trask the following vote was passed unanimously: VOTED• That the sum of $2532.42 be transferred from the Overlay Reserve Fund to the Public Works Department Account. Arts 3,4 and 5. On motion of Theodore A. Custance it was voted that articles 3, 4, and 5 be taken up together. Under this article Mr. Theodore A. Custance offered the following motion: VOTED• That the Town Meeting recommend to the Selectmen that they make a new relocation of Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property, now or lately owned by Messrs, Rubin & Seligman across the property of Daniel J O'Connell but not across the property of the Hunt Heirs, and that they award $55,000 as damages if he will accept the sum in full settlement of all claims arising out of the relocation. After many questions and considerable discussion a ris- ing vote was taken with the following results: Affirmative .... .... 49 Negative .. .. . . ... 50 After further discussion on these articles, Mr. Robert P. Trask moved that action under these articles be reconsidered. Mr John H. Devine offered the following amendment to Mr. Trask's motion• That the Town vote to establish a building hne on Mass- achusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line to the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs Rubin and Seligman to the property of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing proposed building line on Massachusetts Av- enue, Lexington, from its northerly terminus to property of Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, September 4, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," and appropriate therefore the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) by the issue of bonds or notes to bear interest at a rate not to exceed five per centum per annum" After considerable discussion on this amendment, and no action taken, a motion for adjournment was passed. The meeting adjourned at 10.57 P. M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk.. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 • WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. 'To either of the Constables of the T)wn of Lexington, Greeting• In the name of the Comrmonwe lth you are hereby requir- ed to notify and warn the inhabitcdnts of said twon who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in EMERSON HALL, STONE BUILDING EAST LEXINGTON, (Precinct I) CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, LEXINGTON CENTRE, (Precinct 2) (Precinct 3) (Precinct 4) on Tuesday, the Fourth Day of November, 1930, at six o'clock A. M., to cast their ballots for the following officers. Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Aud- itor, Attorney General, Senator in Congress, Congress- man; Councillor; Senator; Two Representatives in Gen- eral Court, District Attorney, Register of Probate and In- solvency; County Commissioner; Two Associate County Commissioners; County Treasurer. To action on the following questions: Acceptance of the following "Proposed Amendment to the Constitution." QUESTION 150 1 Article XXI of the articles of amendment is hereby an- nulled and the following is adopted in place thereof. Article XXI. In the year nineteen hundred and thirty- five and every tenth year thereafter a census of the inhabitants of each city and town shall be taken and a special enumeration shall be made of the legal voters therein. Said special enumer- 156 ANNUAL REPORTS ation shall also specify the number of legal voters residing in each precinct of each town containing twelve thousand or more inhabitants according to said census and in each ward of each city. Each special enumeration shall be the basis for deter- mining the representative districts for the ten year period be- ginning with the first Wednesday in the fourth January follow- ing said special enumeration; provided, that such districts as established in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-six shall continue in effect until the first Wednesday in January in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine The house of representatives shall consist of two hundred and forty members, which shall be apportioned by the gen- eral court, at its first regular session after the return of each special enumeration, to the several counties of the common-, wealth, equally, as nearly as may be, according to their rela- tive numbers of legal voters, as ascertained by said special enu- meration; and the town of Cohasset, in the county of Norfolk, shall, for this purpose, as well as in the formation of districts as hereinafter provided be considered a part of the county of Plymouth, and it shall be the duty of the secretary of the commonwealth to certify, as soon as may be after it is deter- mined by the general court, the number of representatives to which each county shall be entitled, to the board authorized to divide such county into representative districts. The county commissioners or other body acting as such or, in lieu thereof, such board of special commissioners in each county as may for that purpose be provided by law, shall, within thirty days • after such certification by the secretary of the commonwealth or within such other period as the general court may by law provide, assemble at a shire town of their respective count- ies, and proceed, as soon as may be, to divide the same into representative districts of contiguous territory and as- sign representatives thereto, so that each representative in such county will represent an equal number of legal voters, as nearly as may be; and such districts shall be so formed that no town containing less than twelve thousand inhabitants ac- cording to said census, no precinct of any other town and no ward of a city shall be divided therefor, nor, shall any district be made which shall be entitled to elect more than three rep- resentatives. The general court may by law limit the time within which judicial proceedings may be instituted call- ing in question any such apportionment, division or as- signment. Every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabi- tant of the district for which he is chosen, and shall cease to represent such district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 of the commonwealth. The districts in each county shall be numbered by the board creating the same, and a descrip- tion of each with the numbers thereof and the number of legal voters therein, shall be returned by the board, to the secretary of the commonwealth, the county treas- urer of such county, and to the clerk of every city or town in such county, to be filed and kept in their respective offices. The manner of calling and conducting the elections for the choice of representatives and of ascertaining their election, shall be prescribed by law. Article XXII of the articles of amendment is hereby an- nulled and the following is adopted in place thereof• Article XXII. Each special enumeration of legal voters required in the preceding article of amendment shall likewise be the basis for determining the senatorial districts and also the councillor districts for the ten year period beginning with the first Wednesday in the fourth January following such enu- meration; provided, that such districts as established in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-six shall continue in effect until the first Wednesday in January in the year nineteen hun- dred .and thirty-nine. The senate shall consist of forty mem- bers. The general court shall, at its first regular session after the return of each special enumeration, divide the common- wealth into forty districts of contiguous territory, each dis- trict to contain,as nearly as may be, an equal number of legal voters, according to said special enumeration; provided how- ever, that no town or ward of a city shall be divided there- for; and such districts shall be formed, as nearly as may be, without uniting two counties, or parts of two or more count- ies, into one district. The general court may by law limit the time within which judicial proceedings may be instituted call- ing in question such division. Each district shall elect one sen- ator, who shall have been an inhabitant of this commonwealth five years at least immediately preceding his election, and at the time of his election shall be an inhabitant of the district " for which he is chosen; and he shall cease to represent such senatorial district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth. Acceptance of the following "Laws Proposed By Initia- tive Petition." QUESTION NO. 2 "An Act to repeal section two A of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General Laws,inserted by Chapter three hundred and seventy of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-three." 158 ANNUAL REPORTS QUESTION NO. 3 CQAn Act to amend Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the General Laws." The polls will be open from 6.00 o'clock A. M. to 6.30 o'clock P. M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town. 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. Gwen under our hands, at Lexington,this twenty-first day •o f October, A. D., 1930 • ALBERT H BURNHAM THEODORE A. CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C. BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK Selectmen of Lexington 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 Office Building and 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 be, lore the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 STATE ELECTION November 4, 1930 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows. PRECINCT OKE Charles J.Dailey Warden Harold B. Needham Depu0y Warden Miss Monica Holland - Deputy Inspector Charles H Schofield Deputy Inspector Mrs Mary Rowland Clerk Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson Deputy Clerk Ellese Schofield Teller Joseph J. Pritchard Teller William M. Welsh Teller Marion G Cook Teller Bartlett J. Harrington and Ernlest R Rowland not having appeared to serve as Inspectors, the Warden appointed Miss Frances Harrington and Mrs Marie A. Zubowitch to serve as Inspectors. PRECINCT TWO Irving B. Pierce Warden David F. Murphy Deputy Warden Ezra F. Breed Clerk John J Garrity Deputy Clerk Victor A. Harmon Inspector James G. Sullivan Inspector Sara C. Walker Deputy Inspector Madeline J Corbett Deputy Inspector Minola M.Black Teller Paul B. Cowdrey Teller Charles F Vaughan Teller Edward MeGrory Telle7 PRECINCT THREE Ralph H Marshall Ward,Cn Leonard K Dunham, Jr Deputy Warden 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Bessie G Davis Inspector James M.Ahern Inspector Ralph A Hamilton Deputy Inspector David McPeake Deputy Inspector Albert I. Carson Clerk James L McKenzie, Jr. Deputy Clerk Alexander M Parks Teller Charles E Moloy, Jr. Teller Roy Ferguson Teller James T. McGann not having appeared to serve as Teller, the Warden appointed Patrick H. McDonald to serve in his place. PRECINCT FOUR Morton G. Hopkins Warden Frederick Lowe Deputy Warden Katherine A Kiernan Deputy Inspector E. Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector William E Mulliken Inspector Frank H. Maguire Inspector Howard E Custance Clerk James J Waldron Deputy Clerk George Hinchey Teller Margaret T Kennedy Teller Jesse S. Ferry Teller • W. Benjamin C. Meady not having appeared to serve as Teller Lester L. Andrews was appointed by the Warden to serve in his place. The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A. M. and remained open in each precinct until six thirty o'clock P. M. The election officers were sworn to the faithful perform- ance 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 ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, seal- ed and signed by the Election Officers, together with the un- used ballots, delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The total registration of voters was 4010. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 The Registrars of Voters canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1 —Ballots Cast . 753 Precinct 2.—Ballots Cast 779 Precinct 3 —Ballots Cast .... 822 Precinct 4. —Ballots Cast 729 Total Vote Cast 3083 Governor Name Prec 1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec 4 Total John W. Aiken 8 0 3 4 20 Frank G. Allen 447 58,6 556 470 2050 Harry J Canter 1 1 2 1 5 Joseph B Ely 285 181 250 241 957 Alfred B Lewis 4 1 2 3 10 Blanks 8 5 9 10 32 Lieutenant Governor Strabo V. Claggett 265 175 249 223 902 Maria C. Correia 2 3 2 2 9 Stephen J. Surridge 8 1 0 1 10 Edith M Williams 3 0 3 4 10 William Sterling Youngman 452 569 542 471 2034 Blanks 33 31 36 28 118 Secretary Daniel T. Blessington 1 2 0 1 4 Frederic W. Cook 454 589 559 475 2077 Albert S. Coolidge 13 4 5 10 a2 James W Dawson 1 8 4 3 11 Chester J O'Brien 243 151 228 203 825 Blanks 41 3 26 37 134 Treasurer Fred Jefferson Burrell 389 402 404 401 1596 Eva Hoffman 0 8 2 2 7 Charles F Hurley 287 299 338 273 1197 Walter S. Hutchins ° 9 8 3 7 22 Charles S Oram 4 1 1 0 6 Charles Burrill 0 1 0 0 1 Edward D Harlow 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 63 70 74 46 253 162 ANNUAL REPORTS Auditor Name Prec.1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec.4 Total Alonzo B. Cook 431 502 603 460 1896 Harry Fieldman 8 1 3 4 16 Francis X. Hurley 254 223 259 2120 956 Albert Oddie 1 2 0 3 6 Fred E. Oelcher 5 1 2 0 8 Blanks 54 50 55 42 201 Attorney General Morris I. Becker 5 1 0 3 9 John W Janhonen 1 1 1 2 5 John Weaver Sherman 4 0 3 5 12 Harold W Sullivan 244 158 234 206 842 Joseph E. Warner 454 588 557 475 2074 Blanks 45 31 27 38 141 Senator In Congress William M Butler 388 531 527 434 1880 Marcus A Coolidge 331 225 274 268 1098 Oscar Kinsalas 4 1 1 2 8 Max Lerner 1 2 0 1 4 Sylvester J McBride 4 1 0 2 7 Blanks 25 19 20 22 86 Congressman Joseph M. Halloran 210 140 189 191 730 Edith Nourse Rogers 496 611 609 504 2220 Blanks 47 28 24 34 133 Councillor John H Connor 238 159 223 213 833 Joseph O. Knox 440 567 544 459 2010 Blanks 75 53 55 57 240 Senator Joseph R. Cotton 476 612 594 491 2173 John J. Gilbride 220 137 196 199 752 Blanks 57 30 32 39 158 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 Representatives In General Court Name Prec.1 Pre& 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Total Albert H Burnham 446 591 673 477 2087 Michael J Cavanaugh 199 129 182 178 688 Nelson B Crosby 353 461 416 361 1581 Paul C. Griffin 179 115 154 146 594 Blanks 329 272 319 296 1216 District Attorney Warren L.Bishop 464 590 567 487 2108 John F. Daly 2312 138 207 184 761 Blanks 57 51 48 58 214 Register of Probate and Insolvency John J Butler 236 150 217 203 805 Loring P. Jordan 436 667 542 458 2003 Blanks 82 62 63 68 275 County Commissioner Erson B. Barlow 433 558 534 457 1982 Robert F. Donovan 235 153 216 197 801 Blanks 85 68 72 75 300 Associate Commissioners E. Perry Johnson 209 160 197 193 749 John M Keyes 409 543 518 420 1890 John J. Noreau, Jr 196 1121 169 160 645 Melvin G.Rogers 347 456 454 382 1639 Blanks 346 288 306 303 1243 County Treasurer J. Frank Facey 226 154 210 192 782 Charles E Hatfield 418 531 507 447 1903 Blanks 109 94 155 90 398 Question No 1 Yes 302 35( 366 318 1336 No 114 84 74 100 372 Blanks 337 345 382 311 1375 Question No.2 Yes 400 340 372 371 1483 No 273 371 370 292 1306 Blanks 80 68 80 66 294 164 ANNUAL REPORTS Question No.3 Name Prec.1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Total Yes 390 472 444 373 1679 No 219 188 242 253 902 Blanks 144 119 136 103 502 A true record, Attest. JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS'. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth, of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexing- ton, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, in said Lexington, on FRIDAY, the SEVENTH DAY of NOVEMBER, 1930' at 8:00 P. M. then and there to act on the following articles- Art 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey by transfer from the Excess & Deficiency Account to) they following Accounts: Law Department, Bedford Street Dam- ages, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 3 To see if the Town will vote to establish a build- ing line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman, to the property of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, all as Paid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing propooed building line on Mass- achusetts Avenue,Lexington,from its northerly terminus to the property of Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, Sept. 4, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money therefor by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such methods., or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 4 To see if the Town will vote to accept the reloca- tion of Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus 166 ANNUAL REPORTS of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs Rubin & Seligman to the property of Anstiss S. Hunt, et el, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file at the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed Relocation of a Portion of Mass. Ave., Lex- ington Oct. 17, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money therefor by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such methods, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase from Daniel J. O'Connell a portion of the land and buildings on Massachusetts Avenue between the site of the old Town Hall now owned by Rubin and Seligman and the land of Anstiss S Hunt, et al, between the former north- easterly street line and the new northeasterly street line as laid out by the Selectmen approximately twenty-eight feet in depth from Massachusetts Avenue in order to provide for a widening of Massachusetts Avenue, appropriate money for such purpose by the issue of bonds, notes, or by transfer from other accounts, or take any action in relation thereto Art. 6 To see if the town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by changing to a 0-1 District all or any of the corner properties now in an R-1 District at the junction of Bedford Street, North Hancock Street and Valley Road. This article includes in its scope the petition of Harriette W. Smith. Art. 7 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by changing from an R-1 District to a C-1 District the easterly corner property at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road, up- on the petition of Catherine Herbert. Art 8 To see if the Town, upon petition of Ethel W. Bean, will vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By-Law and map by changing from an R-1 District to a 0-1 District the plot of land located on the easterly side of Bedford Street northwest of property of said name at 241 Bedford Street said plot extending easterly two hundred (200) feet, thence turn- ing and running in a northerly direction three hundred (300) feet; thence turning and running southwesterly two hundred fifty (250) feet to Bedford Street; thence turning and run- ning southeasterly along Bedford Street two hundred forty- seven (247) feet to the point of beginning and comprising 1/ acres of land more or less. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to install a water main on Wood Street, subject to the usual guarantee, and ap- propriate money therefor by the issue of bonds or notes or otherwise, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a Building Com- mittee of Seven, of which three shall be the School Commit- tee, to secure architect's plans and contractor's bids for an addition to the Adams School Building, and appropriate mon- ey for the same by transfer from Excess and Deficiency Ac- count, or otherwise, or any other action relative thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days €t least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town. Hereof, fail not, mid make duw return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hounds, at Lexington, this twenty-eighth day of October, A. D., 1930. ALBERT H BURNHAM THEODORE A CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C. BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK Selectmen of Lexington. October 31, 1930. 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 Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 168 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING November 7, 1930 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H Holt at 8.07 P. M. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance article 2 was in- definitely postponed. Art. 10. Under this article Mr. Howard S. 0 Nichols offered the following motion which was passed unanimously: VOTED- That the Moderator be authorized to appoint a School Building Committee of Seven, of which three shall be the School Committee to secure architects' plans and con- tractors' bids for an addition to the Adams School Building, and to report to the Town in the annual meeting in March, 1931. Art. 9 On motion of Mr. Theodore A Custance, this article was laid on the table to give the Appropriation Com- mittee further time to consider the matter 1 Art 3. Under this article Mr. Robert P. Trask offered the following motion: VOTED. That the Town accept and establish a Build- ing Line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly term- inus of the present street line on the former Town Hall prop- erty now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman to the prop- erty of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing proposed building line on Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, from its northerly term- inus to property of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corpora- tion, Sept. 4, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," provided that any structure existing at the time of the establishment of the said building line shall be per- mitted to remain and be maintained in its present location, and for the purpose of establishing this building line the sum of $10,000 be appropriated and for the purpose of raising this money the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell under the direction of and with approval of the Selectmen • TOWN OE LEXINGTON • 169' bonds or notes of the Town, issued and payable ire accordance with law, so that the whole loan shall be payable in not more than ten years or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer and the Selectmen may determine. Mr. Trask then presented the building line order which. he explained was adopted by the Board of Selectmen and the reading of the order was waived He then proceeded to present three stereopticon slides in, illustration. After considerable discussion a vote was taken on Mr. Trask's motion, forty-two voting in favor and seventy-five against The motion requiring a two-thirds vote of the meet- ing was declared lost by the Moderator. Art. 4. On motion of Mr. Edwin B. Worthen it was voted' that articles 4 and 5 be taken up together. Mr. Robert P Trask then offered the following motion: under article 4. VOTED• That the Town accept the relocation of Massa chusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman to the property of Anstiss S.Hunt,. et al, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing proposed re- location of a portion of Mass Avenue, Lexington, October 17, 1930, Scale 1"-20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," and' for the purpose of relocating Massachusetts Avenue the sums of X55,000 be appropriated, and foi the purpose of raising this money the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell,, under the direction of and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, bonds or notes of the Town issued and payable in. accordance with law, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten years or at such earlier dates as the Treas- urer and the Selectmen may determine. A vote was taken on Mr. Trask' motion, sixty-one voting in the affirmative and fifty-seven in the negative, the vote re- quiring a two-thirds vote the Moderator declared the motion. lost. Art. 9. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance, this article was taken from the table. On motion of Mr Theodore' A. Custance the following vote was passed unanimously• VOTED• That the Board of Selectmen be authorized for install approximately 7350 feet of water pipe of not less than,. 170 ANN UAL REPORTS °6" in diameter in Wood Street, subject to the usual guarantee .and that the sum of $25,000 be appropriated for the Water Construction Account, and for the purpose of raising this -money the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, -under the direction of and with the approval of the Board of `Selectmen, bonds or notes of the Town issued and payable in accordance with the law. The Appropriation Committee stated that they approved of the above expenditure. Art 7 On motion of Mr. William P. Herbert this article -was taken up. Mr. Frederick L Emery, Chairman of the Planning Board, -read the report of the Planning Board on this request to .change the Zoning Law. The report is as follows• REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Petition of Catherine F. Herbert for change in the Zoning By-law and Zoning Map from an R-1 Resi- dential District to a C-1 Business District of the cor- ner plot of land in the apex at the junction of Massa- chusetts Avenue and Marrett Road A hearing was granted by the Planning Board on the 21st -of July, 1930, pursuant to a notice published in the Lexington 1 Times-Minute Man in its issue of July 4, 1930, more than four- teen days prior to the date assigned to the hearing and some sixty notices sent by registered mail to residents within the area designated by the Planning Board as affected by the pro- posed change. Five citizens appeared in response to these notices, two of whom were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert. No need was expressed at the hearing for business at this location except the desire to install a filling station thereat, and that this was the purpose of the petition was admitted by the petitioner. The Planning Board feels that there is no need for another filling station in this locality—there already exist two filling stations at the Five Forks, eight tenths of a mile south of the point where the change in zoning is requested, and another filling station eight tenths of a mile to the north The junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road is a particularly dangerous one, with heavy and fast traffic already moving upon Marrett Road, and with the prospects of an increasingly TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 heavy traffic on the new Massachusetts Avenue road recently completed at that point. It is thought that the alleged need of a filling station at this point does not justify the danger that would arise from its location at this particular point. The Planning Board reports adversely upon this petition. Respectfully submitted, F.1 L EMERY, Chairman On motion of Mr Sydney R. Wrightington, it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article Art 4 Mr Robert P Trask iiioved that Article 4 be re- considered. A rising vote was taken, sixty-three voting in the affirmative and forty-sit in the negative, the Moderator de- clared the motion before the meeting for reconsideration. Mr. Trask then offered the following motion• VOTED. That the Town accept the relocation of Massa- chusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman to the property of Anstiss S. Hunt, et al, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan showing proposed re- location of a portion of Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, October 17, 1930, Scale 1"-20', John T. Cosgrove, Town En- gineer," and for the purpose of relocating Massachusetts Avenue the sum of $25,000 be appropriated, and for the pur- pose of raising this money the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction of and with the ap- proval of the Board of Selectmen bonds or notes of the Town issued and payable in accordance with law, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten years or at such earl- ier dates as the Treasurer and theelectmen may determine. Mr Arthur E. Hutchinson voted an indefinite postpone- ment of the article His motion wags declared lost Mr Robert P. Trask then withdrew his motion. On motion of Mr. Frederick L.;Emery, the following vote was passed; ninety-seven voted in :the affirmative and seven in the negative. VOTED: That it is the sense of this meeting that a Building Line be established from the terminus of the present street line of the Rubin and Seligman property through to- -172 ANNUAI. REPORTS Meriam Street, and that the Selectmen be instructed to take necessary steps to that end. Art. 8. On motion of Mr. Frederick L. Emery this article -was taken up Mr Emery then read the report of the Plan- ning Board which is as follows: REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Petition of Ethel W. Bean for change in the zoning By-law and Zoning Map from an R-1 Residential Dis- trict to a 0-1 Business District of a plot of land at the north of other land owned by her at No 241 Bed- ford Street, as defined in said article. Pursuant to this petition a public hearing was granted by -the Planning Board under date of July 21, 1930, following no- tice thereof published more than fourteen days earlier in the Lexington Times—Minute-Man of July 4th, 1930, and register- -ed notices sent to some sixty residents living within the area designated by the Planning Board as affected by the proposed change Fifteen citizens appeared at this hearing, of which six recorded themselves as in favor of the change and nine ,opposed. The property is at present used for driving practice for golf. The Planning Board is opposed to what may be called "spotty" business developments and business zones. Where there is a demand for business to such an extent as to just- ify a well-developed business zone, a change is perfectly proper and under normal conditions should be made, but where, as in this case, no demand was expressed for use of the property for real business purposes and no need of business at that par- ticular point was expressed, the Planning Board voted to rec- ommend that the petition be not granted. To establish busi- ness upon this one lot would depreciate residential property values on either side. Thus adjoining properties, which would thereafter be worth less for residential purposes, would have no offsetting increased values for business purposes because there is not yet a demand for business in that locality. The Planning Board reports adversely upon this petition. Respectfully submitted, F. L. EMERY, Chairman,. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 Under this Article Mr George W. Bean offered the follow- ing motion. VOTED• That the town amend the Lexington Zoning By-law and map by changing from an R-1 district to a 0-1 dis- trict the plot of land owned by Ethel W. Bean and located on the easterly side of Bedford Street, northwest of property of said name at 241 Bedford Street, said plot extending easter- ly two hundred (200) feet, thence turning and running in a northerly direction three hundred (p00) feet; thence turning and running southwesterly two hundred fifty (250) feet to Bedford Street; thence turning and running southeasterly along Bedford Street, two hundred forty-seven (247) feet to the point of beginning and comprising one and three eighths (1/) acres of land more or less. A rising vote was taken on Mr: Bean's motion, fifty-five voting in the affirmative and twenty-seven in the negative, the Moderator declared the motion carried by a two-thirds vote. The question of whether or not a quorum was present arose and the Tellers counted one hundred and seven town meeting members present. Art. 6 On motion of Mr Frederick L Emery, article 6 was taken up. Under this article Mr. Emery offered report of the Planning Board: REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Article 6 provides for consideration of change in the Zoning By-law and zoning map from an R-1 Res- idential District to a C-1 Business District of all or any of the remaining corner properties at the ]unc- tion of Bedford Street, North Hancock Street and Valley Road that still remain as, Residential District. This article developed initially from the petition of Har- riette W Smith, owner of the north-west corner property at the junction of Bedford Street and Valley Road, approximately opposite North Hancock Street, and opposite tthe business block known as Crescent Manor. , Pursuant to the Smith petition and following fourteen days published notice given in the Lexington Times—Minute- Man, issue of July 4th, 1930, and to some sixty notices for- warded by mail to resident citizens 1 within an area designat- ed by the Planning Board as affected by the proposition to make the change petitioned for, the Planning Board held a hearing under date of July 21, 1930. Five citizens recorded themselves as appearing at and for this hearing. 174 ANNUAL REPORTS No immediate demand for further general business in this locality was expressed at the hearing. The Crescent Manor building nearly opposite has contained two vacant stores for some time past, both of which would probably have been avail- ed of had there been any real demand for business at that point It was said that the stores were small, but they could undoubtedly be enlarged more cheaply and satisfactorily than new stores could be built. It was stated by Mr. Smith that he had had an offer for business but did not know what kind of a business it was to be used for, from another source it was learned that the probable intention was to establish thereon another filling station There having been evidenced no de- mand for business thereat of a general nature, is there any demand for a filling station at that point? There are two fill stations a little less than a mile to the south, on Bedford Street, to be exact, nine tenths of a mile, and there is another filling station seven tenths of a mile to the north It is felt that there is no real need for another filling station at the point under consideration The establishment of any filling station tends to slow up traffic and increase the danger, due to automobiles swinging out from the traffic lines to the filling station and again swinging in to join the traffic lines. Of the four corner properties at the junction of Bedford Street, North Hancock Street and Valley Road, one corner is already occupied for business—the Crescent Manor, which existed at the time of the adoption of our first Zoning By-law. Accordingly, in the original Zoning By-law a business zone was created at that point, extending two hundred feet north- erly along Bedford Street from its junction with North Han- cock Street,and two hundred fifty feet easterly along the north- erly side of North Hancock Street. Mr.E.W. Ormond's grocery store is located within this area, on the northerly side of North Hancock Street. It was then felt that this aggregate frontage of four hundred fifty feet furnished opportunity for all the busi- ness that would be required in that locality for many years to come. If this status is to be changed and if there is need for bringing in any of the additional corner properties, the Plan- ning Board, in considering the subject, felt that all of the re- maining corners should be brought in It would be unjust to change the status of any of the additional corners without changing all of them. The reason for this is obvious—the crea- tion of any addition to the business zone at the opposite side of Bedford Street at this point will naturally depreciate val- ues of residential property adjoining, consequently all should be treated alike and all have the opportunity to enter the busi- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 ness zone if any have that opportunity, provided always that there is demand for the change To throw properties into a business zone without a demand therefor means that there would be no use of such properties for business, consequently no increase in values arising from 'business uses to offset the depreciated values of those propertied for residential purposes Accordingly, another hearing was granted under date of October 20th, pursuant to notice pticklished in the Lexington Times—Minute-,Man of October 3rd, and to some sixty ad- ditional notices sent by registered mail to property owners within the area designated by the Planning Board as pros- pectively affected by the further cha ige this last notice being upon the proposition to bring all the: corner properties into a business zone. Three citizens appei red at this hearing and one property owner who lived in Lowell. Two of these opposed the proposed change and two, in- cluding the non-resident property owner, favored it. No need of an additional business zone in this locality to accommodate general business was expressed by those appearing. Mr. Thomas Kelly stated that he had an opportunity to sell a plot of land on the easterly side of Bedford Street between his house and the railroad crossing for business and, when press- ed for a statement as to the nature of the business said it was for a tea room. There are on the westerly side of Bedford Street between the coal yard property and Valley Road several excellent res- idences; on the easterly side there are two. The values of these as residential properties would surely be depreciated if they were thrown into an addition to the business zone because of the likelihood of change of any on3 of them from a residen- tial use to a business one. There being no real demand for business at that locality, we could expect no change to a business status that would bring added values to the Town to offset the depreciated residential values. The Planning Board is opposed to any additions to the business zones in the town until there is a real demand there- for. If any considerable areas are thrown into business be- fore such a need develops, nothing b t a segregated and spor- adic development within such burin s zones may be expected, and that kind of a development brie s no real values into the town from business and it kills the eighborhood for residen- tial purposes. In nearly every instance, however, where these petitions for changes develop, it is found that in the back- ground is the desire of some one of 1 the oil companies to ac- , 176 ANNUAI. REPORTS quire a site for a filling station, not so much for its imme- diate value and profit as for what is conceived to be of future value as the town develops. The Planning Board is not in sympathy with this sort of business If there are already fill- ing stations enough in our town—and we believe that this is substantially the fact, the Planning Board does not favor open- ing up additional locations for filling stations alone in ad- vance of the time, when, if ever, they will be needed. If the zoning is once changed to admit any of these properties to business, they can at any time be changed from filling sta- tion uses to general uses. But there is already sufficient busi- ness area at the junction of Bedford Street and North Han- cock Street to accomodate all necessary business for many years to come, and to permit additional areas on the opposite side of the street or in that locality to be opened to present or prospective business would be to injure the Town and its property values more than it could possibly benefit. It is stated that the presence of the coal yard destroys the value of any property for residential uses in that general local- ity. The coal yard has been there for many years and many of the houses in that locality have been built since the coal yard was there established, which would seem to disprove this point The boundary of the coal yard is located approximately six hundred feet away from Valley Road and two hundred feet from the garage of the nearest residential property. It does not seem to the Planning Board that the presence of the coal yard justifies the change petitioned for. If and when the need develops to enlarge the business zone at the point under consideration, the Planning Board Board feels that all the remaining corner properties should be included in such a change, thereby to create a real and sub- stantial business zone, but until that time arrives and until the present business zone now existing at that point has been more fully availed of, the Planning Board feels that it would be to the detriment of the Town to make the change petition- ed for. The Planning Board reports unanimously against the change petitioned for. Respectfully submitted, F. L. EMERY, Chairman. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 On motion of Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington, it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance the meeting ad- journed at 10.45 P. M. JOHN H KANE, Towns Clerk. 178 ANNUAL REPORTS REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION November 14, 1930. Pursuant to the Law, the Town Clerk of Arlington and the Assistant Town Clerk of Lexington met at Arlington this day at twelve o'clock noon, for the purpose of canvassing the votes on the 4th day of November for two representatives to the General Court of the Commonwealth to represent the 28th Middlesex District. The canvassing showed the result of the votes cast in Arlington and Lexington. In Arlington Nelson B Crosby had sixty one hundred forty (6140) votes. In Lexington Nelson B Crosby had one thousand five hundred eighty-one (1581) votes. In Arlington Albert H. Burnham had fifty-six hundred thirty-seven (5637) votes In Lexington Albert H Burnham had two thousand eighty- seven (2087) votes. The return showed that Nelson B. Crosby and Albert H. Burnham had a majority of the votes cast in both towns, and a certificate was accordingly filled out and signed by the Clerks of both towns to be delivered to Nelson B. Crosby of 10 Davis _ Avenue, Arlington, and Albert H Burnham of East Street, Lexington. E CAROLINE PIERCE, Town Clerk of Arlington. HELEN C. WHITTEMORE, Assistant Town Clerk of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179+ TOWN WARitANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS.. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the znhebztan;ts of the Town of Lexing ton, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, in said Lexington, on. TUESDAY THE SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER, 1930, at 8 o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the following articles. Art. 1. To receive the report of any Board of Town. Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. Art 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, or from any other account to the following accounts• Law De- partment, Insurance; Public Welfare; Elections and Registra- tions; School Building Committee, (Adams School) or act In any manner relating thereto. Art. 3 To see if the Town will]vote to establish a build- ing line on Massachusetts Avenue frdffi the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town. Hall properly- now ropertynow owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman to the property of Anstiss S. Hunt, et al, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file at the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed Building Line oil a Portion of 'Massachu- setts Avenue, Lexington, October 17, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money there- for by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other ac- counts, or by any or all of such methods, or act m any manner relating thereto. Art. 4 To see if the Town will.!vote to establish a build- ing line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus, 180 ANNUAL REPORTS of the present'street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman, to the property of the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed Building Line on Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, from its Northerly Terminus to Property of Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation, Sept. 4, 1930, Scale 1"equals 20', John T Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money therefor by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such methods, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art 5. To see if the Town will vote to establish a build- ing line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin and Seligman, to Meriam Street, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed Building Line on Massachusetts Avenue., Lexington, from its Northerly Terminus to Meriam Street, Nov. 10, 1930 Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," appropriate money therefor by the issue of bonds or notes, by transfer from other accounts or by any or all of such methods, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize its Board of Selectmen to release to the heirs and; assigns of Jacob W. Wilbur, Late of Brookline, Norfolk County, Mass- achusetts, in accordance with their respective titles and in- terests all right, title and interest acquired by said Town in and by a deed from Byron C. Earle, its Collector of Taxes for said Town, to said Town, dated April 25, 1911 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds Book 3604, Page 23, in and to a certain parcel of land shown on a plan of "Land in Lexington, Mass, belonging to Harvey S. Bacon, Sept. 20, 1910, H. S. Adams, C. E.", recorded with said Deeds in Plan Book 231,Plan 20, or take any action thereon in relation there- to Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken under Article 28 of the Annual Town Warrant, March 4, 1929 which action was taken at an adjournment of said meeting held on April 8, 1929, also to rescind the further ac- tion taken under articles 11 and 12 in the Town Warrant of December 16, 1929, which action relates to the purchase of the Stuart-Marshall Realty Company property, or act in any man- ner relating thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 181 Art 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate mon- ey either by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account or by transfer from any other account, for the purpose of do- ing the preliminary construction work on the relocation of a portion of Lincoln Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Mar- rett Road, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 9 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the Legislature for appropriate legislation to per- mit towns and cities to include bill boards among the other structures which may be regulated by zoning by-laws and ordinances. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By- Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return 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 eighteenth day of November, A D., 1930. ALBERT H BURNHAM THEODORE A CUSTANCE CLARENCE SHANNON HALLIE C BLAKE ROBERT P. TRASK Selectmen of Lexington November 25, 1930. 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 Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. 182 ANNUAL REPORTS ELECTION OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Meeting, March 31, 1930 At a meeting of the Town Meeting Members of Precinct 3, held March 31, 1930, the following Town Meeting Members were elected• Errol H. Locke, Abbott Rd., for the term of 3 years, Alex- ander M Hammer, 63 Hancock St.,for a term of 2 years, Elton B. McCausland, Bertwell Rd., for term of 1 year JOHN H KANE, Town Clerk. Meeting, April 28, 1930 At a meeting of the Town Meeting Members of Precinct 2, held April 28, 1930, the following Town Meeting Members were elected. Edwin W. Hutchinson, 37 Blossom St., for a term of 2 years, John J. Rudd, 17 Vinebrook Road, for a term of 1 year. JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. Meeting, December 2, 1930 At a meeting of the precinct members of Precinct 4 De- cember 2, 1930, at Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, Clarence W Mason, 500 Marrett Road, Lexington, was elected for the term ending March, 1931, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Griffin, 74 Bedford Street, Lexington. JOHN H. BANE, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGIOr, 183 TOWN MEETING December 2, 1930 The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator Robert H Holt The Town Clerk proceeded, to read the Warrant, but upon motion, the reading of the Warrant was waived. The return of the Constable thereon was then read. Art. 1. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask, this article was taken up. Mr. Trask reported verbally for the Committee on Unemployment He stated that a number of applications have been filed at the Town Hall and that some of the people have been placed to work by the Town in laying water mains on Lowell and Wood Streets. He stated that the people who register are people who want work and do not want to apply to the Welfare Department for aid. He urged'that people who desire to employ persons register at the Town Hall so that this may give employment to persons who are in need of work. Art. 7. Under this article, Mr. Theodore A. Custance of- fered the following motion: VOTED. That the Town rescind all action taken under Article 28 of the Annual Town Warrant, March 4, 1929 which action was taken at an adjournment of said meeting held on April 8, 1929, also that the Town rescind the further action taken under Articles 11 and 12 in the Town Warrant of De- cember 16, 1929 which action relate's to the purchase of the Stuart-Marshall Realty Company property. Mr Theodore A. Custance explained that the Stuart-Mar- hall Realty Co. project is not completed and this is the reason that the Town was asked to rescind its action Mr William H Ballard further explained that he was in- strumental in making negotiations with the Stuart-Marshall Realty Company when he was a meh►ber of the Board of Se- lectmen, and that when the arrangenments were made it was thought that the Stuart-Marshall Realty Company were finan- cially able to carry through the arrangements It proved how- ever, that the Scott Tea Company foreclosed the mortgage and are now the owners of the property, and inasmuch as the 184 ANNUAL REPORTS Stuart-Marshall Realty Company now have no equity in the property the project cannot be completed. The motion as offered by Mr Theodore A Custance was carried unanimously. Art. 8. On motion of Mr. Theodore A. Custance the fol- lowing vote was passed unanimously: VOTED: That the sum of $4,500.00 be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Com- pany for the purpose of doing the preliminary construction work on the relocation of a portion of Lincoln Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road. Mr. George M Ross, Chairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee stated that Committee approved of this appropriation. He stated that he understood that 60% of the amount of money to be spent on this construction work will be for hand labor which will help the unemployment situation. Mr. Cus- tance explained that the State and County were each to con- tribute the sum of$4500. The State has already sent in a notice of their contribution and the County will probably do so with- in a few days Art. 9. Under this article on motion of Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington the following vote was passed unanimously: VOTED: That the Town authorize the Selectmen to peti- tion the Legislature for appropriate legislation to permit towns and cities to include bill boards among the other structures which may be regulated by zoning by-laws and ordinances. Mr Wrightington explained that in many instances bill- boards were permitted by the State Dept. of Public Works while the Town objected to their being permitted and this was the reason for requesting this legislation. Art. 6. On motion of Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington the following vote was passed unanimously• VOTED: That the Town hereby authorizes and instructs its Board of Selectmen to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of said Town a deed releasing to the heirs and assigns of Jacob W. Wilbur, late of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in accordance with their respective titles and interests, all right, title and interest it has, if any, acquired by said Town under a deed from Byron C. Earle, its Collector of Taxes for said Town, dated April. 25, 1911 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds Book 3604, Page 23, in and to a certain parcel of land with the buildings TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 thereon shown on a plan of "Land in Lexington, Mass., belong- ing to Harvey S Bacon, Sept. 20, 1910, H. S. Adams, C E" recorded with said Deeds in Plan Book 231, Plan 20." Art 2. Under this article Dr Clarence Shannon offered the following motion. VOTED. That $750.00 be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Co., to the Law Department. The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Committee approved this appropriation. On motion of Dr. Clarence •Sliannon the following vote was passed uananimously: VOTED. That $1800.00 be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Company, to the Insurance Account. The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Committee approved of this appropriation. On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the following vote was passed unanimously• VOTED• That$1000. be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Company, to the Public Welfare Department Account. The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Committee approved this appropriation. On motion of Dr. Clarence Shannon the following vote was passed unanimously• VOTED: That $125.00 be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Company, to the Elections and Registrations Account On motion of Mr Howard S. O. Nichols, the following -vote was passed: VOTED: That $2500.00 be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Company, to the School Building Committee Department. The chairman of the Appropriation Committee stated that the committee approved this appropriation Art 5. Under this article Mr.'s Robert P. Trask offered -the following motion: 186 ANNUAL REPORTS VOTED: That the Town accept and establish a building line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly terminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now owned by Messrs. Rubin & Seligman, to Meriam Street, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed Build- ing Line on Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, from its North- erly Terminus to Meriam Street, November 10, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," provided that any structure existing at the time of the establishment of said 'building line shall be permitted to remain and be maintained in its present location, and for the purpose of establishing this building line the sum of $1500. be appropriated, and that said sum be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Marshall Realty Company. Mr. Richard S. McCabe asked why the sum of $1500. was named in the motion, inasmuch as he felt that if a building line is established, rights of action will arise from the prop- erty owners, and that the sum it will cost the Town will great- ly exceed $1500. Mr. Trask explained that the Board did not know what the sum would be but an appropriation was requir- ed to be made and they decided on a nominal sum of $500. on each piece of property or $1500. to take care of the entire dis- tance. Mr George M Ross, Chairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee, stated that the Appropriation Committee dad not ap- prove of this appropriation Mr. William H Ballard stated that he felt that there should be no fear of establishing a building line and he felt that it should be established through to Meriam Street. He stat- ed that as a result of the establishing of a building line from the Town Hall lot to Woburn Street we now have one suit that has not been pressed because of the fact that the owners have not decided as yet the amount of their damages. He felt also that the owners of property were entitled to know what the Town intends to do at a later date, and that eventually the street will be widened and they can make their arrange- ments accordingly He stated also that he communicated with the Scott Tea Company and found that they are interested in cooperating with the Town and he felt that the line should be established so that they could go ahead and plan the improve- ment of their property on a permanent basis. He had not had any communication with the Hunt owners, but he felt that the Town should adopt this motion TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 Mr. James G. Robertson inquired of the Appropriation Committee whether or not they approved the appropriation of $55,000 for the purchase of the O'Connell property at a prev- ious town meeting The Chairman explained that they did ap- prove this appropriation Mr Robertson stated that the Town has for many years planned to widen Massachusetts Ave. in the center of the Town He mentioned the widening at the Colonial Block when the property changed hands, also the widening at Buckman Tavern and called attention to the three parcels of land left that are not uniform with the balance of Massachu- setts Avenue through the centre. He felt that eventually the Town would have to widen Massachusetts Avenue and that a building line should be established through to Meriam Street. Mrs. Robert P Trask inquired if the Appropriation Commit- tee were unanimous in their decision, and if not what the vote was. Mr Ross replied that the Committee were not unanimous in their decision but he did not remember what the vote was for or against Mr. Francis Chamberlain asked to have the benefit of the conclusions drawn by the Appropriation Committee Mr Ross replied that the Committee felt that a building line should be established over the O'Connell property now inasmuch as there is an immediate reason for doing so and the Committee ap- proved the appropriation of $500. for this purpose They did not, however, approve an appropriation for the building line 'over the Hunt property or to Meriam Street, inasmuch as they felt that at some future date the line may be established and it would then not cost the Town any more than it would at the present time, and that any establishment of a line at the present time would immediately involve litigation. Mr C Edward Glynn, stated that he was in favor of the Building line but he did not believe that the line needed to be established at the present time only over the O'Connell prop- erty and he felt that action should be taken therefore under Article 3. On motion of Mr Allen Chamberlain Article 5 was laid upon the table. Art 3 Mr Robert P Trask oved that Article 3 be taken up and under this article offer d the following motion VOTED• That the Town accept and establish a building line on Massachusetts Avenue from the northerly treminus of the present street line on the former Town Hall property now 188 ANNUAL REPORTS owned by Messrs. Rubin & Seligman to the property of Anstiss S. Hunt, et al, all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office entitled, "Plan Show- ing Proposed Building tine on a Portion of Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, October 17, 1930, Scale 1" equals 20', John. T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer," provided that any structure existing at the time of the establishment of the said'building line shall be permitted to remain and be maintained in its pres- ent location, and for the purpose of establishing this building line the sum of $500.00 be appropriated, and that this sum be transferred from the account of Purchase of Land, Stuart-Mar- shall Realty Company. Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington explained that he felt it was a very reasonable move for the Town to take up the establish- ment of a building line over the O'Connell property and defin- itely determine the hne so that Mr O'Connell could proceed with his building He also that it was not necessary at this. time to establish a building line clear through to Meriam. Street Mr. Albert H. Burnham explained that he was in favor of a building line being established through to Meriam Street but he felt that at this time it would be a considerable cost to the Town but he hoped that at least the Town would es- tablish a building hne across the O'Connell property. Mr Joseph R. Cotton stated he was not in favor of this proposition. He felt that the Selectmen should have spent as much time in finding out what the damages would be over the O'Connell property as the establishment of a building line, inasmuch as they had spent time and money in establishing the purchase price of the O'Connell property. He felt there- fore that the Town should not vote upon an unknown quantity and that the sum of $500 could not cover the expense of the building line. He did not believe that it was proper to vote- on something that might cost the Town a great deal of money especially in these hard times, and he did not feel that the tax payers should be burdened, with the expense that might arise in passing this motion. He felt that an approximation should be made of the costs of the building line before a mo- tion was offered. He stated that it was understood that six or seven years ago when this property was purchased and re- paired that the cost of establishing a building line would prob- ably be about $20,000. He felt that the Town has had this$20,- 000. with interest during that period and with increased taxes- he did not feel that the Town would lose any money and that in a few years to come perhaps the Town could afford to pay $75,000 more than they could $50,000. at the present time. TOWN OH' LEXINGTON 189 Mr. Sydney R. Wrightington explained that the rule for establishing a building line was very simple and was not a question of law but a question of value He felt that the rep- resentatives were just as much able to guess at the value as anyone Mr. Richard S. McCabe stated that he agreed with Mr. Cotton and he was opposed to establishing a building line Mr William J. Marshall was in favor of establishing a building line. Mr. Frederic L. Fischer felt that it would be a waste of money not to establish a building line now and purchase an old building rather than to wait until a new building is built Mr. Arthur F. Hutchinson was opposed to a building line being established. Mr. Elwyn G. Preston stated that he did not believe that there were any of the Town Meeting Members present that did not believe that Massachusetts Avenue would be widened eventually. He was in favor of establishing the building line through to Meriam Street, however, he felt that the present building project in hand should be allowed to proceed in the proper manner He sited a case where the City of Boston al- lowed a building to be built on State Street and the city had to purchase a new building at a later date costing a great deal more money. Mr. William H. Ballard called attention to the foresight of the Town in purchasing the Buckman Tavern property and also the purchase of the Boston & Maine Depot Yard with the provision that the street be widened in front of this property, and he hoped that the motion would prevail. A two-thirds vote being necessary under this motion, a rising vote was taken, 116 voting in the affirmative and 29 against, the Moderator declared the vote passed. Art. 4. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask this 'article was indefinitely postponed. On motion of Mr. Robert P. Trask article 5 was taken from the table and on motion of Mir. Trask it was voted to indefinitely postpone this article The meeting dissolved at 9.45 M. A true record, Attest: JOHN H. KANE, Town Clerk. 190 ANNUAL REPORTS ACTS OF LEGISLATURE ACCEPTED {CHAP. 215.] AN ACT TO ESTABLISH IN THE TOWN Or LEXINGTON REPRESENTA- TIVE TOWN GOVERNMENT BY LIMITED TOWN MEETINGS. Be it enacted, etc.,as follows: SECTION 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town of Lexington as hereinafter provided, the selectmen shall forth- with divide the territory thereof into not less than four nor more than eight voting precincts, each of which shall be plain- ly designated, and shall contain not less than five hundred -registered voters. All precincts shall contain approximately an equal number of registered voters The precincts shall be so established as to consist of com- pact and contiguous territory, to be bounded, as far as pos- sible, by the center line of known streets and ways or by other well defined limits Their boundaries shall be reviewed and, if need be, wholly or partly revised or the number of precincts changed within the aforesaid limits by the selectmen in De- cember, once in five years, or in December of any year when so directed by a vote of a representative town meeting not later than November thirtieth of that year. The selectmen shall, within twenty days after any estab- lishment or revision of the precincts, but not later than Janu- ary twentieth of the succeeding year, file a report of their do- ings with the town clerk, the registrars of voters and the as- sessors with a map or maps or description of the precincts and the names and residences of the registered voters therein The selectmen shall also cause to be posted at the town hall a map or maps or description of the precincts as established or re- vised from time to time, with the names and residences of the registered voters therein. They shall also cause to be posted in at least one public place in each precinct a map or descrip- tion of that precinct with the names and residences of the registered voters therein The division of the town into voting precincts and any revision of such precincts shall take effect upon the date of the filing of the report thereof by the select- men with the town clerk. Whenever the precincts are estab- lished or revised, the town clerk shall forthwith give written notice thereof to the state secretary, stating the number and I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 designation of the precincts. Meetings of the registered voters of the several precincts for elections, for primaries, and for voting upon any question to be submitted to all the voters of the town, shall be held on the same day and at the same hour and at such place or places within the town as may from time to time be determined by vote at a representative town meet- ing under an appropriate article in, the warrant therefor, or, in default of such determination, as the selectmen shall in the warrants for such meetings direct. The provisions of the gen- eral laws, relating to precinct voting at elections, so far as the same are not inconsistent with this act, shall apply to all elec- tions and primaries in the town upon the establishment of vot- ing precincts as hereinbefore provided. SECTION 2 Other than the officers designated in section three as town meeting members at�large, the representative town meeting membership shall in a ch precinct consist of the largest number divisible by three which will admit of a repre- sentation of all precincts by an equal number of members and which will not cause the total elected town meeting member- ship to exceed two hundred and four. The registered voters in every precinct shall, at the first annual town election held after the establishment thereof, or at a special town election held prior to such annual town election and at the first annual town election following any precinct revision where the num- ber of precincts is changed, conformably to the laws relative to elections not inconsistent with this act, elect by ballot the number of registered voters in the precinct, other than the of- ficers designated in section three as town meeting members at large, provided for in the first sentence of this section, to be town meeting members of the town. The first third in order of votes received of members so elected shall serve three years, the second third in such order shall serve two years, and the remaining third in such order shall serve one year, from the day of the annual town meeting, if elected at such election, and, if elected at a special town election, shall also' . serve from the date of such special town election to and in- cluding the day of the next following annual town meeting; in case of a tie vote affecting the division into thirds as afore- said the members elected from the p ecinct shall by ballot de- termine the same; and thereafter, 4cept as is otherwise pro- vided herein, at each annual town election the registered voters of each precinct shall, in like manner, elect one third of the number of town meeting members to which that precinct is entitled for the term of three years, and shall at such election fill for the unexpired term or terms any vacancy or vacancies then existing in the number of town meeting members in their 192 ANNUAL REPORTS respective precincts. Upon every revision of the precincts where the number of precincts is changed, the terms of office of all town meeting members from every precinct shall cease upon the election of their successors. The town clerk shall, after every election of town meeting members, forthwith notify each member by mail of his election. SECTION 3. Any representative town meeting held under the provisions of this act, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be limited to the voters elected under section two, to- gether with the following, designated as town meeting mem- bers at large; namely, any member of the general court of the commonwealth from the town, the moderator, the town clerk, the members of the board of selectmen and public works, the town treasurer, the town counsel, the chairman of the school committee, the chairman of the appropriation committee, and the chairman of the cemetery commissioners The town clerk shall notify the town meeting members of the time and place at which representative town meetings are to be held, the no- tices to be sent by mail at least seven days before the meeting The town meeting members,as aforesaid,shall be the judges of the election and qualifications of their members One hun- dred town meeting members shall constitute a quorum for do- ing business; but a less number may organize temporarily and may adjourn from time to time. Notice of every adjourned representative town meeting shall be posted by the town clerk in five or more public places in the town; and the town clerk shall also notify the members by mail of the adjournment at least twenty-four hours before the time of the adjourned repre- sentative town meeting, if the period of adjournment will per- mit. The notices shall state briefly the business to be acted upon at any meeting and shall include notice of any proposed reconsideration All town meetings shall be public, and, sub- ject to such conditions as may be determined from time to time by the representative town meeting, any voter of the town who is not a town meeting member may speak at any representative town meeting, but he shall not vote. A town meeting member may resign by filing a written resignation with the town clerk, and such resignation shall take effect upon the date of such filing No elected member whose official position entitles him to be a member at large shall act as a member at large during such time as he remains an elected member A town meeting member who removes from the town shall cease to be a town meeting member and an elected town meeting member who removes from one precenct to another or is so removed by a revision of precincts shall not retain membership after the next annual TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193 election as an elected member from the precinct from which he has or is removed The town meeting members as such shall receive no compensation SECTION 4. Nomination of candidates for town meeting members to be elected under this act shall be made by nomina- tion papers signed by not less than ten voters of the precinct in which the candidate resides, andi filed with the town clerk at least fifteen days before the election; provided, that any town meeting member may become 4 candidate for re-election by giving written notice thereof to the town clerk at least thirty days before election. No nomination papers shall be valid in respect to any candidate whose written acceptance is not thereon or attached thereto when filed. SECTION 5 The articles in the warrant for every town meeting, so far as they relate to the election of the moderator, town officers, town meeting members, and as hereinbefore pro- vided, to referenda and all matters to be acted upon and de- termined by ballot shall be acted upon and determined by the voters in their respective meetings by precinct All other ar- ticles in the warrant for any town meeting, beginning with the town meeting at which said town meeting members are first elected, shall be acted upon and determined exclusively by town meeting members at a meeting to be held at such time and place as shall be set forth by the selectmen in the warrant for the meeting, subject to the referendum provided for by sec- tion eight. SECTION 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at each annual town meeting and shall serve as moderator of all town meetings, except as otherwise provided by law, until a succes- sor is elected and qualified. Nominations for and election of a moderator shall be as in the case Of other elective town of- ficers, and any vacancy in the office may be filled by the town meeting members at a meeting held) for that purpose. If a moderator is absent a moderator pro tempore may be elected by the town meeting members. SECTION 7. Any vacancy in the full number of town meeting members from any precinct,' whether arising from a failure of the registered voters thereof to elect, or from any other cause, may be filled until the next annual election by the remaining town meeting members of the precinct from among the registered voters thereof. Notice of any vacancy shall promptly be given by the town clerk to the remaining members 194 ANNiiAI. REPORTS from the precinct in which the vacancy or vacancies exist and the town clerk shall call a special meeting of such members for the purpose of filling any vacancy, and shall cause to be mailed to every such member not less than seven days before the time set for the meeting, a notice specifying the object, time and place of the meeting At the said meeting a majority of the members from such precinct shall constitute a quorum, and they shall elect from their own number a chairman and a clerk The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by written ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice. The chairman and clerk shall count the ballots and shall make a certificate of the choice and forthwith file the same with the town clerk, together with a written acceptance by the member or members so chosen who shall thereupon be deemed elected and qualified a town meeting member or members, subject to the right of all the town meeting members to judge of the elec- tion and qualifications of the members as set forth in section three. SECTION S. No final vote of any representative town meet- ing passing or rejecting a measure under any article in the warrant, except a vote to adjourn or dissolve, or votes appro- priating money for the payment of notes or bonds of the town and interest thereon becoming due within the then current financial year, or votes for the temporary borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue, or a vote declared by preamble by a two thirds vote of the town meeting members present and voting thereon to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, safety or con- venience of the town, shall be operative until after the expira- tion of five days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, from the dissolution of the meeting. Any such measure disposed of by a vote to lay on the table, to postpone indefinitely, or other dilatory vote, shall be deemed to have been rejected in the form in which it was presented and perfected or changed by such amendments, if any, as have been adopted by the said meeting. If, within said five days, a petition, signed by not less than two hundred and fifty registered voters of the town, contain- ing their names and addresses as they appear on the list of registered voters, is filed with the selectmen requesting that the question or questions involved in any such vote which has not become operative as aforesaid be submitted to the voters of the town at large, then the operation of such vote shall be further suspended pending its determination as hereinafter provided, and the selectmen, within ten days after the filing of the petition, shall call a special meeting, which shall be held TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 within fourteen days after the issuing of the call, for the pur- pose of presenting to the voters at large the question or ques- tions so involved. All votes upon any questions so submitted shall be taken by ballot, and the check list shall be used in the several precinct meetings in the same manner as in the election of town officers. The questions so submitted shall be deter- mined by vote of the same proportion of voters at large voting thereon as would have been required by law of the town meet- ing members had the question been finally determined at a rep- resentative town meeting. The questions so submitted shall be stated upon the ballot in substantially the same language and form in which they were stated when presented to said representative town meeting by the moderator as appears from the records of the said meeting. If such petition is not filed within the said period of five days, the vote of the representa- tive town meeting shall become operative upon the expiration of the said period. SECTION 9. The town of Lexington after the acceptance of this act and the first election of town meeting members thereunder, shall have the capacity to act through and be bound by its said town meeting members who shall, when con- vened from time to time as herein provided, constitute repre- sentative town meetings; and the representative town meetings shall exercise exclusively, so far as will conform to the pro- visions of this act, all powers vested in the municipal corpora- tion. Action in conformity with all provisions of law now or hereafter applicable to the transaction of town affairs in town meetings shall, when taken by any representative town meeting in accordance with the provisions of this act, have the same force and effect as if such action had been taken in a town meeting open to all the voters of the town as heretofore organ- ized and conducted SECTION 10. This act shall not labridge the right of the inhabitants of Lexington to hold general meetings, as that right is secured to them by the constitution of this common- wealth; nor shall this act confer upon any representative town meeting in Lexington the power finally to commit the town to any measure affecting its municipal existence or changing its government, without action thereqon by the voters of the town at large, using the ballot and thle check list therefor. SECTION 11. This act shall be submitted to the registered voters of the town of Lexington for acceptance at any annual or special town meeting. The vote shall be taken by ballot in 196 ANNUAL REPORTS precincts in accordance with the provisions of the general laws, so far as the same shall be applicable, in answer to the ques- tion, which shall be placed upon the official ballot to be used for the election of town officers• "Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-nine, entitled 'An Act to establish in the town of Lexington repre- sentative town government by limited town meetings' be ac- cepted by this town?" SECTION 12. So much of this act as authorizes its sub- mission to the registered voters of the town shall take effect upon its passage, and the remainder shall take effect upon its acceptance by a majority of the voters voting thereon. SECTION 13 If this act is rejected by the registered voters of the town of Lexington when submitted to said voters under section eleven it may be submitted for acceptance in like man- ner from time to time to such voters at any annual or special meeting in said town within three years thereafter. Approved April 11, 1929. Accepted by the Town, November 4, 1929. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON TERCENTENARY COMMITTEE The .aembers of the Lexington Tercentenary Committee' were app'inted by the Selectmen, the Chairman of the Com- mittee ha ring been selected by them in November, 1929, with instructio s to begin Tercentenary activities on January 1,. 1930. A col nmittee of 42 members were appointed, composed of the following citizens of the town: George'S. Barton Randall B. Houghton Hallie 7 Blake Mrs. Franklin 0 Kimball. George E Briggs Mrs Harold B. Lamont Clarenc e E. Briggs Errol H Locke Hubert D Broderic Mrs Helen F. Matthews Willard D.Brown Rev. Frank B. McAllister Albert 4. Burnham John J. McCormack Francis1 Chamberlain Rev. William J McCarthy Edward L. Child Mrs. Cora H. Pierce Mrs.Edward J. Clancy Russell I Prentiss Rev. Christopher W. Collier Elwyn G. Preston Theodore Custance Albert A. Ross Mrs. Henry C Davis Dr Clarence Shannon J. Henry Duffy Frank R. Shepard William R. S Eaton Albert B Tenney Mrs C.E. Gaffney Miss Ellen M. Tower John J. Garrity Robert P. Trask Thomas S. Grindle Henry Val1iere C. Eliot Hadley Eugene Viano Basil F Hawkins Hollis Webster Robert H Holt Harold B. Lamont, Chairman Three meetings of the Tercentenary Committee were called and met at the Town Office Building on the following dates— December 2, 1929—February 4, 1930, and March 27, 1930 As a result of these meetings, it was decided not to hold an elabo- 198 ANNUAI. REPORTS rate Tercentenary celebration in view of the opinion of the Committee that visitors to Lexington would prefer to see Lex- ington as it usually is and because Lexington is of interest to the people of this and other countries, not on account of any celebration which it might give, but because of the things that happened here and the historic relics and shrines within its limits The Tercentenary Committee caused to be erected sixteen permanent markers throughout the Town on important his- torical spots not already marked In addition, a beautiful field stone and bronze tablet was erected by the Edison Elec- tric Illuminating Co. of Boston on its premises, and three his- toric guide signs were placed by the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts acting through the Massachusetts Bay Colony Ter- centenary Committee. This work was in charge of Mr Hallie C. Blake who headed a sub-Committee for this purpose Signs at the various entrances of Lexington which have been main- tained by the Lexington Board of Trade were changed as to wording, and repainted and again erected in the same posi- tion which they had hitherto occupied All of these markers of your Committee were erected and in order before June 1, 1930. A Committee under the Chairmanship of Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Thomas S Grindle, in co-operation with Mr. James Stuart Smith, Chairman of the School Committee, and Mr. Hubert D Broderic, Master of the Masonic Lodge, con ducted suitable exercises in Cary Memorial Hall on Friday, April 11, 1930, in commemoration of the establishment of the First School House in Lexington which had been located on the site of the Masonic Hall. The hall was filled with an en thusiastic audience. The school children were under the of ficient direction of Mrs. Atwater Goudey and produced a most impressive and entertaining evening Six prizes were awarded the young people who wrote the best essays. These essays were chosen from among hundreds written by the students of the Junior High School and the Senior High School. The judges were Dr. Fred S Piper, Mrs Hugh D. McClellan and Mr Hubert Coryell Attractive Tercentenary Headquarters were opened on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street on April 19th, 1930, and maintained until October 15th. These Head- quarters were operated under the efficient management of Mrs. Mae Gaffney and Mrs. Cora H. Pierce, who kept Headquarters TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 open practically every day in the week from nine o'clock in the morning until late at night between the above dates. Maintenance of Tercentenary Headquarters was greatly appreciated by visitors from all parts of this country and from abroad, judging from such reports as your Committee has been able to receive from those who availed themselves of its facili- ties. The sale of souvenirs and goods at Tercentenary Head- quarters resulted in its operation at a much lower cost to the town than otherwise Thousands of visitors were aided and none were turned away without satisfaction. The Tercentenary Committee assisted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Edward L. Child, appointed by the Town to take charge of the 19th of April celebration and secured the entrance of certain interesting features in that parade On April 20th, 1930, Tercentenary Committee under the Chairmanship of the Rev. Christopher W. Collier and the Lex- ington Historical Society, under the presidency of Robert H. Holt, co-operated in the Regular Annual Commemorative Ex- ercises of the Battle of Lexington at which Hon Herbert Parker spoke. These exercises were more elaborate than usual in view of the Tercentenary Year The last commemorative exercises held by the Tercenten- ary Committee were held on Sunday evening, October 19th, 1930, at Cary Memorial Hall and were in memory of the or- daining of Rev Benjamin Estabrook, the first pastor in Lex- ington whcih marked the setting aside of what is now Lex- ington as a separate parish. At this event, Dean Willard L. Sperry, D. D, of Harvard University Theological School was the speaker of the evening and gave a remarkable address, worthy of the occasion. A male chorus of fifty singers sang and representatives from all denominations in the town were invited to participate. The activities of the Tercentenary Committee included the issuance of twenty-one historicalpamphlets giving various stories pertaining to various hist rical happenings in our town—issuance of a pamphlet entitled "Guide for Lexington Visitors"—the placing of numberedmarkers to be used in con- nection therewith—the provision o additional official guides for visitors to Lexington, trained s far as possible under the supervision of Mr. Edwin B. Worth n, Curator of the Histori- cal Society—answering all questio s that visitors to Lexing- ton Tercentenary Headquarters asked—arranging for sleeping quarters and meals for transient visitors to Lexington—main- 200 ANNUAL REPORTS taining and displaying for sale souvenirs of historical inter- est for visitors to Lexington at the Headquarters of the Ter- centenary Committee The American Legion found Tercen- tenary Headquarters and its facilities of use during their Con- vention Week In the March meeting, the Town appropriated the sum of $3,500 for the purposes of the Tercentenary Committee. Up to date of writing this report, the Tercentenary Committee has not exceeded the appropriation and has paid all expenses Receipted bills for such expenses are in the hands of the Town Auditor. To date a total of $3,127.50 has been spent, which leaves a balance of $372.50. The Committee wishes to thank Mr. Willard P. Brown for designing its historical markers—Mr. Edwin B. Worthen for his helpful co-operation on many phases of its activities— Mrs. Helen Fernald for her literary work on pamphlets—Mr. C. Eliot Hadley and Mrs. Mae Gaffney for broadcasting over Station WLEX and the Station for offering its facilities—the faculty of the Lexington Schools for their efforts in disseminat- ing historical information about Lexington and for the success- ful Historical Exercises which they sponsored,—those citizens who co-operated in the movement to clean up the Town for Ter- centenary Year—the Women's Auxiliary of the American Le- gion for making it possible to keep Tercentenary Headquarters open on April 19th—the Lexington Board of Trade for its co- operation in erecting signs at the entrances of the town—the various special Committee Chairmeh and the Societies and Organizations of the Town—and, in fact, all the citizens of whom the Committee had occasion to request any action. Respectfully yours, HAROLD B. LAMONT, Chairman. • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 202 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF LECTURES. December 31, 1930. To: THE HONORABLE THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. The Committee in charge of the lectures provided for un- der the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary- begs arybegs to submit its first report covering the period from its- original appointment under authority of vote adopted at the adjourned Town Meeting held December 17, 1928, to Decem- ber 31, 1930 The following free lectures, open to all residents of Lex- ington, have been provided in Cary Memorial Hall and each' lecture has been attended by practically as many people as the' Hall will hold. The lectures have been as follows. Nov. 19, 1929. Lowell Thomas—"With Lawrence in Arabia and Allenby in Palestine." Jan. 8, 1930. Vilhjalmur Stefansson—"Northward Course, of Empire." Feb. 7, 1930. Prof. Archibald Davidson—"English Folk Songs." Mar. 12, 1930. Prof. Arthur N Holcombe—"Yellow Revo- lution and the Makers of Modern China." Oct. 9, 1930. Captain John Noel—"Kashmir and the Mo- gul Emperors." Nov. 18, 1930. Maj A. Radclyffe Dugmore—"Big Game in Equatorial Africa." Dec. 8, 1930. Boston Sinfonietta, Arthur Fiedler, Con- ductor. • 202 ANNUAL REPORTS All expenses inerurred by your Committee have been de- frayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund and they have amounted to 32,245.00, of which $1,790.00 has been paid -to lecturers and$455.00 has been for advertising, printing and -other expenses. Respectfully submitted, FANNIE B. LOVE, ROBERT H HOLT, CHRISTOPHER W. COLLIER. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 TOWN CLERK Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1930_ Report of the Town Clerk for 1930: Number of Dog Licenses issued 862 Number of resident citizens Sporting Licenses issued 269 Number of resident citizens Trapping Licenses issuers 9 Number of Minor's Trapping Licenses issued: 25 Number of Duplicate Licenses issued .. 4 Fees collected and transferred to the Town in 1930 Marriage Licenses $ 87 OD Recording Mortgages and Discharge of same . 136 97 Copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates. 20 50 Recording Pole Locations 20 25 Miscellaneous 4 75 $ 269 47 JOHN H. INANE, Town Clea k.. :204 ANNUAL REPORTS BIRTHS Recorded for the Year 1930 Whole number recorded . ... 167 JANUARY Date Name Parents b Stephen Hall Emmons Albert W.and Helen (Wentworth)Emmons 9 Charles MacGillivray Charles and Mary K. (Grant) MacGillivray 9 11 Harold Walter Kew Harold W.and Edith E (Liverdale) Kew 12 Robert Clarence Dalrymple Clarence N and Helen(Anthony)Dalrymple 13 Robert William Reiss John M and Clarise (Campbell) Reiss 14 Lois Wilson George L.and Hazel L. (Burke) Wilson 14 Lois Gladys Campbell James P.and Gladys (Slade) Campbell 13 Evelyn Louise Mellen Richard A.and Gertrude (Hollis) Mellen 18 Walter Ellsworth Jardine Wilton S and Ruth (Ellsworth) Jardine 19 -Rdbert William Armstrong John E.and Amalie (Johnson)Armstrong 10 Valentine Loring Selden M and Mary (Valentine) Loring 22 Judith Bradford Litchfield Gerald B.and Eleanor (Bradford) Litchfield 27 Eugene Delfino Angelo and Theresa(Moscone)Delfino 28 Jane Elizabeth Grindle Thomas S. and Jennie Alice Grindle FEBRUARY 1 Kevin William St.George Christopher F and Anna(Conanhy) St.George -7 Leander Robert Austin William A.and Leona B. (Caswell)Austin 2 17 'Barbara Black Charles H.and Ruth V. (Callahan) Black 19 Leo Gilligan Patrick J and Catherine (O'Neill) Gilligan 20 Virginia Alice Hartling Roland H.and Annie K (Albey) Hartling 21 Norman Edward Newlands George F.and Lillian M. (Holman) Newlands 14 William Kenneth Byrne Dennis and Alberta (Bettencourt) Byrne TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 Date Name Parents 27 Thomas Cole Freeman Frank H.and Ethel(Catlin) Freeman 27 Robert Oldford George E and Julia M (McAuliffe) Oldford 27 Mildred May McLalan Edgar R.and Mary G. (Dias) McLalan MARCH 4 William Frederick Rowe Frederick V.and Agnes E (O'Brien) Rowe 8 8 Natalie Eugenia Tibbets Ralph A.and Freda (Darr) Tibbets 9 Natalie Ann Harrington Edwart T.and Gladys (Terhune) Harrington 16 Phyllis Jean Beach Clayton F and Mabel A. (Sanderson) Beach 17 Bernice Idora Devine Lawrence and Adella(Callahan) Devine 18 Henry George Marsolais Henry E and Anna(Clark) Marsolais 18 Estelle Marie Kenego John A.and Elizabeth A (Scanlan) Kenego 21 Richard Purdy Hutchinson Jesse M.and Gertrude M (Armstrong) Hutchinson 21 Hilbert Elwood Fitch Frederick C and Edith (Rice) Fitch 22 Antonio Umbrella,Jr. Antonio and Mary(Gargano) Umbrello 23 Donald Francis Watson Samuel T and Eva G.(Holliday) Watson 25 Emanuele Coscia,Jr Emanuele and Louigina(Marlinello) Coscia APRIL 3 Andrew George Ernest Pewtherer Andrew J.and Ruth Anna (Crandall) Pewtherer • 9 Elenora Grace Cuccinello Carmine and Mary(DeFelice) Cuccinello 9 David Dreselly Andrew and Lena G (Louka) Dreselly 9 Bradford Luscombe Tinkham Stuart and Marion C. (Eaton)Tinkham 10 Arthur Wilson Collins William G and Rena M (Wilson) Collins 10 Richard Whitfield Beaumont Edwin P and Lois L. (Bennett) Beaumont 11 Robert Lee Leavitt George L and Mildred E. (Irwin) Leavitt 11 Roy Alexander Ferguson,Jr. Roy A.and Eva M (Gnirke)Ferguson 15 Janice Carver Moakley Richard E.and Doris (McPeake) Moakley 21 Mary Elizabeth Shanahan William H.and Annie M. (Moakley) Shanahan 21 Robert Terry Weston,Jr Robert T and Ruth H.(Boddy)Weston 23 Mary Ella Towle George W and Madeline (Doe) Towle 27 Harriet Hope Schofield Clesson C.and Florence C (Page) Schofield 28 29 206 ANNUAL REPORTS MAY Date Name Parents 2 Virginia Marie Devlin Wallace J and Mary A. (Littlefield)Devlin 4 John Lawrence Baker Romon C.and Mary L (MacLearn) Baker 5 John Edward Nylander Hugo L.and Edna(Bullock) Nylander 8 Alice Fog Sorensen Axel C and Katrina (Fog) Sorensen 9 Maryann Marchiese Louis and Rosie (Lanzellotti) Marchiese 9 Robert Eldon Clemmer Harry C.and Ethel M (Caughey) Clemmer 11 Dorothy Maxner James O.and Dorothy R (Butters)Manner 12 Arthur Edward Watkins George A.and Henrietta C. (Robertson)Watkins 24 Jane Dolores Moretti Joseph A and Jane A. (O'Sullivan) Moretti 25 Sarah Preble Bowker Winthrop and Edith (Hill) Bowker 28 Joseph Patrick Heaney Patrick J and Nancy (Driscoll) Heaney JUNE 1 Barbara Anne Archibald Francis C and Anna (Wynn) Archibald 4 Robert Smith George E.and Anna K (White) Smith 10 David Bishop Lombard Harold F.and Helen E (Fowler) Lombard 11 Georgianna Beatrice Nyman Daniel E.and Irene (Muller)Nyman 14 Richard dePlanque Lingg Henry L and Phebe S (Rick) Lingg 16 Robert Crane Metcalf Cecil T and Mary E. (Burton) Metcalf 16 Suzanne McCausland Elton B and Marguerite L. (Crabtree)McCausland 17 Joan Elinor Brennan William and Mary(Buckley) Brennan 18 Warren Lee Eldridge Robert H and Olive E (Gorrill) Eldridge 24 Elaine Hamilton James M.and Grace M. (Howey) Hamilton 28 Henry Wilkinson Graham John C.and Esther P (Wilkinson) Graham 30 John Edward Hill Vernon S and Bertha G. (Lent) Hill JULY 2 Charlotte Bernice Fleming Ian D and Virginia L. (Gustafson)Fleming 2 Philip Meek Leonard W.and Catherine E. (Leaf) Meek 4 John William Timbury, Jr. John W and Alice A (Pewtherer) Timbury 5 Edward Gayton Welch Edward A and Mary A. (Maroney)Welch 11 Virginia Alice Daley Daniel J.and Kathleen (Reardon) Daley 11 Daniel Joseph Daley,Jr. Daniel J and Kathleen(Reardon) Daley 15 Francis Eleanor Sawyer Fred E and Georgiana E (Waite) Sawyer 15 James Michael Britt Michael J.and Sarah (Belson) Britt TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 Date Name Parents 16 Ralph Francis Dalrymple Ralph F and Alice N (Weymouth)Dalrymple 17 Carol Elaine Ashley Harold C and Alice E (Little)Ashley 18 Robert Jackson Hiram W.Jr and Dorothy S (Collieson) Jackson 19 Paul Lee Callahan,Jr. Paul L.and Florence M. (MacGillivray) Callahan 24 Claire Bentley Louis C and Barbara (Howard) Bentley 25 Paul Richard Parrish Malby V and Mildred M (Spidel) Parrish 25 Lavinia Busa Antonio and Lillian (Galleta)Busa 28 Nancy Todd Connell William E.and Sarah G. (Todd) Connell 28 William Robert Connel William E and Sarah G. (Todd) Connell AUGUST 1 Joseph Howard Chapman Howard and Bessie L. (Smith) Chapman 4 William Richard Murray William and Mary(Galvin) Murray 5 Sherman Weaver Isaac I and Annie I. (Sellars)Weaver 5 Katharine Elizabeth Brown Ronald D and Velma (Moore)Brown 5 Margaret Anne Brown Ronald D.and Velma(Moore) Brown 5 Margaret Ann Wharf Charles J.and Mary A. (Ogara) Wharf 7 Dorothy Ann Saltsgaver Victor R and Katherine (Taylor) Saltsgaver 7 Jeanette Palladino Alexander and Mary A.(Capone) Palladino 10 Jordan Frank Spofford Frank J.and Isabelle D. (Haynes) Spofford 12 Concetta Marie Cecere Louis and Antoinette (Mangelli) Cecere 13 Joseph Rycroft Frank Peter and Mary E (Leary) Rycroft 13 Doris Frances Murphy David P and Theresa(Fitzgerald)Murphy 16 Richard Whiting LaPorte Charles L.and Hazel E.(Whiting) LaPorte 19 Patricia Jane Wyman Hollis J.and Ruth(Sward)Wyman 22 Arthur Silva, Jr. Arthur and Dora(Anderson) Silva 31 David Russell Harrington Raymond and B•zatrice K.(Bailey) Harrington SEPTEMBER 3 Gordon Simion Bourque Gordon R.J and Eleanor M. (Pickett) Bourque 7 William Andreas Brown Frederick Inglis and Margaret J (Anderson) Brown 11 Patricia Mary Butterfield Claude A.and Mildred (Moore) Butterfield 208 ANNUAL RE1'ORTs Date Name Parents 12 Greta Elsie Madeline Sibley Bertram L.and Edith E. (Budd) Sibley 12 Richard Paul Kelley Paul J and Hazel O.(Deojay)Kelley 13 John Sherburne Valentine, Jr John S.and Katherine (VanDyke)Valentine 13 Charlotte Ann Henderson Benjamin S and Edith D (Kutzner) Henderson 17 Catherine Nutt Charles and Mary T.(Cusack)Nutt 17 John Thomas McDonough John T.and Annie J (Doherty) McDonough 17 Charles William Wright Samuel J and Mary B (Alasavich) Wright 20 Peter Henry Stevens Peter H and Angela M. (Fitzpatrick) Stevens 20 Shirley Louise Cook Ralph L.and Ethel G. (Pike) Cook 21 Hope Moody Clark Philip M.and Marion C. (Town) Clark 21 23 Doris Jean Benson Herman B.and Gladys M. (Wells)Benson 24 Margaret Mary Hurley Stephen E.and Elizabeth E (Brown) Hurley 25 Prudence Morey George P and Ruth (Winchester) Morey 26 Priscilla Shumway Washburn George E.and Hildegarde B. (Shumway)Washburn 27 David Gaetano Busa Guy and Nellie (Sandella) Busa 28 Ann Elizabeth McLaughlin Patrick and Bridget (Gillespie) McLaughlin 30 Marion Perkins Frank W.and Margaret J. (Ferry) Perkins OCTOBER 1 Stanley Donald Bartlett Homer J.and Gladys (Perkins)Bartlett 5 5 Winona Arlien Gowen George M and Mary E (McLearn) Gowen 6 Maynard Weston Wellington Walter E and Jean B (Sherlock) Wellington 13 Joan Lena Rochette J Anthony and Lena(Beland) Rochette 16 Eleanor Irene Gendron Harold and Marion A. (Grenier) Gendron 22 Guy Morton Chaplin,Jr. Guy M.and Dorothy M.(Tremblay) Chaplin 23 Jacquelin Fleur Dowling Alton C.and Irma(Morang) Dowling 23 Charles Harvey Henry H and Fannie H (Scahill) Harvey 27 Barbara May Williams Ernest E and Charlotte E (Carpenter) Williams 27 Carol Barton White Stanley W.and Evelyn W (Barton)White 27 Eleanor Beverly Baron Harry and Anna (Brown) Baron 27 Edgar Marston LaRosa Ernest V.and Edna Lois (Marston)LaRosa TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209 NOVEMBER Date Name Parents 1 Elizabeth Coyne John J.and Annie (Lynch) Coyne 5 Edmund Robert Jean Edmund W.and Beatrice M (T rabini) Jean 8 Edward Johnson Frank and Melissa(Kendall)Johnson 11 Bernard W and Mildred (Connor)Foley 11 Jean Frances Thorpe Leforest E.and Frances (Rigby) Thorpe 15 Gwendelin C.Butcher Clyde T.and Catherine I. (Clark) Butcher 18 Robert Joseph Noyes Lee L.and Marie E (Mariel)Noyes 2fi PeterBierenbroodspot,Jr. Peter and Emily E. (Nutt) Bierenbroodspot 27 Carolyn Dorothy Shaw Frederick and Elsie (Radcliffe) Shaw 30 Robert James Moakley Robert P.and Mary E. (Peake) Moakley DECEMBER 1 Ann McNamara Edward J.and Margaret M (Britt) MoNamara 3 Catherine Josephine Sullivan Thomas and Hanora Sullivan 5 Edward Leary Timothy J and Mary E (Harran) Leary 5 Jane Anne Ahearn James and Ellen(O'Rourke)Ahearn 6 Geraldine Cushman Elmer L and Rhoda (Street) Cushman 7 Leonard Smith Cress,Jr. Leonard S and Margaret H. (Holman) Cress 16 Herman W.and Eliza(Ewert)Kober 20 Joseph Robert Hosford John J.and Helen M (Gorman) Hosford 21 Donald Dennett Wilson William S and Laura M (Dennett)) Wilson 30 Allan V.Mead Edward A and Madeline T (Russell) Mead 31 Charles Russell Lombard Francis and Alma(Russell) Lombard '210 ANNUAL REPORTS MARRIAGES Recorded for the Year 1930 Whole number recorded for 1930 .. . 107 Date Name Residence .Jan 15 Basil Gray Dandison Newton Minnie Joy Remick Lexington 18 Warren Albert Burgess Lexington Florence M. Hawley Lexington 29 Forrest Robert Meek Lexington Edith Vera Holman Waltham Feb 2 Tony Tedesco Boston Molly Rosa Lexington 9 Harold Michelson Lexington Jessie Smith Roxbury 15 Harold Edson Hertzfeld Cambridge Georgia Yarick Toledo,Ohio Th William Joseph Dean Lexington Elvie Helena Swenson Lexington , Mar 15 Raymond Harrington Lexington Beatrice Bailey Lexington 22 Arthur Sinclair Murphy Reading Hermina Martha Rauding Lexington 25 George Moreland Weir Somerville Ruth Evelyn Dalrymple Lexington Apr 2 Edgar A. Rollins Dorchester Marion L Shankle Dorchester 2 Frederick Earle Leach Albany,N.Y. Ruby K Swinnerton Watertown 10 Frederick I.Brown Lexington Margaret J.Andressen Lexington TowN of LEXINGTON 211 Date Name Residence 16 W Earl Bennett Malden Amy L. Hall Malden 16 Warren Edmund Russell Lexington Janet Nickels McLellan Lexington 20 Harvey Betram Green Lynn Inez May Randall Lexington 27 John James Callahan Lexington Beatrice Isabelle Smith Chclsea 30 James Corselli Lexington Mildred F. Oswald Tuckahoe,N.Y.. 30 Frank Peter Rycroft Lexington Mary Elizabeth Leary Lexington May 2 Parker E Hallett Lexington Mary A. Pool Lexington 4 William Edward Spellenberg Lexington Martha Catherine Cook Somerville 7 Charles E Wheeler Lexington Lillian Farrow Lexington 7 Robert Ernest Rundlett Lexington Rita Bernice DeLong Somerville 18 John Huron Armen Somerville Rose Helen Semonian Lexington 24 Bertram Leonard Sibley Lexington Edith Elizabeth Budd Lexington 24 Arthur W Day Lexington Flora Belle Arey Lexington 31 William Healy Johansen Bedford Helen Margaret Mahony Lexington June 1 Michael J. McCormack Lexington Jessie Patrick Mullins Lexington 4 Carleton Ray Borden Taunton Eva May Lynds Taunton • 14 Ralph Edward Cochrane Lexington Augustina MacEochern Lexington 14 Harold Frederick Kellaway Dorchester Katherine Elizabeth O'Dowd Bedford 15 James Laurence Sullivan Lexington Winifred Mary Clougherty Mattapan 17 William G. Barrett Somerville Marie Anna Pierre Lexington 17 Frank Worcester Reed Waltham Mary Jane McKenzie Lexington 212 ANNUAL REPORTS Date Name Residence 17 Charles Henry McKechnie Jamaica Plain Eleanor Lillie Mead Lexington 17 Charles Joseph Sbuttoni Boston Elvera Josephine Chiesa Lexington 17 Anthony Moretti Lexington Mary Nucei E.Boston 17 Manuel Lima Cambridge Irene Morris Lexington 19 Charles Henry Williams Lexington Gladys Lila Collicutt Lexington 21 Girard Norcross Jones Lexington Esther Ford Medford Hillside 23 John Alexander Sellars Lexington Hazel Louise Hinckley Brockton 28 Emiddio DeFelice Lexington Jennie Mariana E.Boston 28 Arthur Lester MacKenzie Lexington Leona Blanche Bruce Lexington 28 Russell C. Hinckley Lexington Elvira P. Dillon Manchester,N.H. 29 James E. Connerty, Jr Lexington Grace S Keefe Lexington July 3 Leslie Lilburn Thompson Cambridge Ruby Ida Browne Lexington 26 Peter Bierenbroodspot Bedford Emily Elizabeth Nutt Lexington 31 Frederic Duhn Hoitt Lexington Helen Eugenia Judge Boston Aug. 2 William Judson Hopkins Bronxville,N.Y. Mary Ethel Wright Lexington 5 Reginald Purdy Lexington Ellen Lillian Brinton Lexington 7 Perley Nelson White Woburn Florence Maynard Hadley Lexington 10 William Robert Jones West Newton Pearl Bernice Heroux Lexington 16 Joseph Thomas Callahan Lexington Katherine Veronica Rossley Lexington 19 Benjamin Eugene Parker Natick Mildred Jane Sutherland Natick 22 Axel Martin Swenson Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 Date Name Residence Ingeborg Ann Norling North Easton 23 John Francis Caples Lexington Margaret Edwina Larkin South Boston 28 Urie McCleary Cambridge Myrtle Marie Blacquiere Cambridge 29 Harold Leslie Tyler Lexington Erika Ferenda Schreiber West Somerville 29 Roy Newton Wood Lexington Ruth Anna Milliken Somerville 29 Clarence Edgar Doughty Chelsea Lillian Rose Weatherby Lexington 30 Edwin Henry Walker Pepperell Edna Mae Davis Hingham Sept. 1 Ray Kourian Lexington Sadie Meta Porter Bedford 2 Arthur Mulvey, Jr Lexington Adelaine C Montaire Boston 6 William O'Connor Lexington Barbara M. Parks Lexington 6 Benjamin Alldritt Hubbard New York City Elizabeth Wright Lexington 6 George William Matthews Lexington Ethel Isabel Lee So.Attleboro 10 Basil Frank Cutting Pembroke,N H Edith Lois Andrews Lexington 13 John Griedrich Schafer Lexington Marguerite Badertscher Lexington 13 Paul Philip Kempf Cambridge Doris Evelyn Tuxbury Revere 13 Joseph Allen Bryant West Newton Marian D Whittaker Lexington 14 Charles Chester Reed,Jr. Somerville Gladys Elizabeth Stone Lexington 20 Charles Courtney Comeau Lexington • Marie Emilie Comeau Belmont 22 Laurence Currier Holt Narrows Park,Md. Alice Buck Ferguson Lexington 27 Robert Alfred Stimets West Newton Miriam Lord Day ' Lexington Oct. 2 Norman Hayden Merrill Holbrook Frances Alvera Tranfalia Arlington 4 Edward William Goodlett Allston 214 ANNUAL REPORTS Date Name Residence Helen Ruth Walsh Lexington 4 Aldus Stone Trowbridge Lexington Reta Hawes Donaldson Somerville 4 Charles Edward Wezinger Lexington Mary Audrey Ryan Lexington 11 Curlys Lyon Slocum,Jr Lexington Katherine Whitney Hutchinson Lexington 12 Arthur R. Groves Lexington Martha Kingsbury Ridson N.Weymouth 19 Frederic Bradley Hunneman,Jr. Lexington Hazel Willena Hamilton Somerville 22 William Joseph Tinsley Worcester Louise Veronica Ballou Lexington 23 James Francis Timothy Lexington Mary Agnes Hennessy Lexington 24 Herbert Stanley Cullington West Somerville Marian Dellmont Webster Lexington 25 Walter Bieren Bedford Dorris Louise Wellington Lexington 27 William Bernhardt Kohl Dorchester Florence Vivian Gillespie Boston 28 Rocco Martinelli Lexington Gilda Tartaglia Lexington Nov fi Alexander Fraser Calder Lexington Eleanor White Gordon Concord 5 Joseph E. A Anderson Lexington Susanna Sanford Lexington 9 Edgar Joseph Arsenault Waltham Celina Marie Melanson Lexington 15 George Thomas Blott Westford Cora Letitia Bradley Westford 16 Louis Herbert Lipton Medford Helen Gladys Kenneally Medford 19 Max Seltzer Lexington Selma Pelonsky Brighton 26 Henry J. Atkin,Jr. Lexington Viola Margaret Doucet Lexington 27 John Gregory Sexton Boston Louise Frances Leary Lexington 27 Roland Alexander MacPhe e Lexington Katie Amelia Custance Lexington 29 Walter Edward Lufkin Medford Laura Blanche Anderson Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 Date Name Residence 30 George J O'Hara Dorchester Anna Lane Lexington 30 Angelo Busa Lexington Antunetto Napoli Waverly Dec. 1 Warren Bennett Russell Lexington Laura Williams Lexington 5 Frank D Henderson Lexington Helen I. Bangs Lexington 7 Edgar William Reese Revere Lillian M Egan Lexington 11 George Anthony Stygles Lexington Rebecca Esther Caterino Arlington 20 Robert Dickerson Lexington Priscilla Birkmaier Waltham 25 Sylvester Madonna Lexington Isabel Theresa Millyan Winchester 28 Charles W Ross Framingham Margaret MacNeil i Framingham 31 John Andrew Ferry Lexington Mildred Caroline Egan Lexington 216 ANNUAL REPORTS DEATHS Recorded for the Year 1930 Whole number recorded for 1930, including stillbirths recorded as deaths .. . . . 130 JANUARY Date Name Age Birthplace 6 Edith Otis Teel Whiting 65 9 14 Arlington 7 Mary Elizabeth Butters 87 9 9 Concord 8 William Dwight Mandell 76 8 13 Hardwich,Mass. 9 Birney Goodenough 85 4 16 Grieg, N. Y. 12 Dominic Raffaelo 55 5 24 Italy 15 Robert Boit Gierasch 22 11 3 Louisville,Ky. 20 Robert Stetson Ryder 11 7 25 Arlington 20 21 Joseph D. Delfino 0 8 0 Lexington 25 Virginia Reed 32 10 9 Somerville 28 Shirley L Wortman 5 11 5 Malden FEBRUARY 2 2 Ethel Margaret Young 31 7 0 Lexington 3 Carey T. Pridham 29 11 24 Whitestone,Va 7 William C. Hammond 69 5 23 Gloucester 8 Margaret A Packard 87 0 0 Halifax,N.S. 8 Nelson David Fleming 0 6 27 Lexington 12 Effie Marie Dalrymple 0 18 16 Arlington 17 Mary Haley 52 3 24 Boston 18 Stephen Carl Vaughan 29 5 27 Nova Scotia 23 George D Lexner 70 0 0 Germany 24 Frank D Peirce 79 1 22 Lexington 24 Alice Griffin Locke 46 5 6 Lexington 27 Catherine McEllen 72 0 0 Ireland 27 Caroline E Davis 92 8 24 Lexington 27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 217 MARCH Date Name Age Birthplace 1 Leander Robert Austin 0 0 21 Boston 1 Margaret J Broughall 59 10 3 Ireland 3 George Dow 74 3 22 Lexington 3 George B Wheaton 81 7 3 Boston 7 Harriet Walker 84 0 0 Trowbridge,Eng. S 9 Sarah C Custer 76 4 18 Seymour,Indiana 9 Julia E McKenney 77 4 5 Boston 10 Nellie L. Dalrymple 62 5 15 Ireland 11 Michael A. Winn 0 8 25 Waltham 13 Ernest W. Walker 42 7 22 Leominster 16 Sophia Howland Guild 81 5 27 Providence,R.I. 19 Caroline Sarah Glynn 76 1 4 Cambridgeport,Vt 21 Hulda Walton 79 7 11 Gothenberg,Sweden 21 Alice Elizabeth Stewart 77 4 29 New Bedford 22 Ella Ball 25 11 27 Weymouth 22 Ida S. Marshessault 73 7 9 Hyannis 27 Johanna J. Caples 62 6 6 Cambridge 28 Luman B Coolidge 77 7 20 Waltham APRIL 7 George W. Wolfe 85 9 16 Dartmouth,N S 10 Mary Jane Burnett 93 10 17 Charlestown 11 Ellen Elizabeth Locke 84 11 13 Medfield,Mass. 14 James H. Kelly 70 0 0 Arlington 18 Catherine Craddock 56 7 0 Ireland 20 Clarabel Bacheller 80 0 21 Readfleld,Me. 26 Grace F. Saben 65 9 20 Greenfield 26 George E. Stone 62 5 16 Salem 28 Clara A Manning 81 9 4 Nashua,N H. 29 MAY 4 Frank J Gilkey 59 $ 14 Freeman,Me 6 Edwin F Webber 64 1 3 Shapleigh,Me 6 Edith O'Donnell 3 7 15 Arlington 9 Elizabeth F. Brown 48 11 5 Maryland 12 Mary Frances Bowman 80 0 0 New York,N.Y. 14 Mary A. Hill 84 1 1 Ireland 16 Lizzie Woster 62 0 5 Nova Scotia 16 Elizabeth Leaf 66 0 0 Ireland 218 ANNUAL REPORTS Date Name Age Birthplace 17 Adeline M. Maloney 23 10 22 Cambridge 23 Addie L. Lawrence 53 0 0 Cambridge 27 Elizabeth Katherine Bradt 67 7 2 Albany,N Y 29 Marjorie Michie Sterling 92 0 15 Scotland 29 Samuel Brooks Bigelow 79 2 23 Roxbury 31 John M Ryan 76 1 19 Ireland 31 Joseph Brewster 82 5 0 New York,N Y JUNE 1 Daniel J Crowley 53 2 4 Arlington 2 Franklin P. Simonds 73 11 8 Belmont 2 Bernice Cordelia Taylor 79 10 6 Somerville 3 William Pickett 74 0 0 Ireland $ John Bollin 53 11 21 Sweden 8 John Gilbert Hill 58 6 9 Digby,N.S. 8 Patricia Kendall 12 3 25 Lynn 11 Ralph Faulkner 7 1 30 Lexington 20 Raffaele LoConte 71 0 0 Italy 25 Annie Rankin Pelton 52 2 38 Stanley,N.B: 27 Lawrence F. Gaffney 24 3 2 Lexington JULY 8 Maria Mitchell 83 0 0 Ireland 10 Peter McLeod 60 2 0 Inverness Co.,N.S: 13 John Doyle 57 4 8 Cork,Ireland 13 Alessandra Lepore 60 0 0 Italy 20 Mollie Balanoff 45 0 0 Russia 21 Louis Swett 50 0 0 Riverside,Calif 25 Cleola Grossman 65 11 0 Mass. 31 Edward V. Collins 28 1 9 Lexington. AUGUST 4 Sophie N. Hansen 57 3 6 Denmark 10 Ellen Gallagher 75 8 26 Boston 10 Millard Floyd Rodgers 53 6 26 Ilion,N.Y. 14 Caroline Santosuosso 70 0 0 Italy 16 Marcia Milliken 54 0 27 Saco,Me 17 Caroline F Roberts 90 5 6 Bloomfield,Conn 19 Joseph Gaspar DaRosa 78 66 4 Brazil 19 Sara A. Titus 95 7 15 Poughkeepsie,N.Y. 19 Howard Bennett Austin 35 9 17 Arlington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 219 Date Name Age Birthplace 23 Patrick Duffy 58 5 8 Ireland 27 George Ernest Briggs 57 3 24 Wrentham,Mass 29 Oscar Patch 78 7 16 West Medford SEPTEMBER 3 Owen W. Benson 55 4 24 Oldham, Eng 3 Sanford H. Woodworth 79 0 14 Essex,Vt. 6 Mary McAvin 83 0 0 Ireland 9 Thomas F Griffin 57 0 0 Ireland 26 Charles H. Miller 57 0 0 Howland Flat,Calif. OCTOBER 9 Robert C. Morrison 21 4 21 Cambridge 1.0 Jennie M Riley 60 11 10 Sussex,N.B. 19 Santo Cossella 14 2 16 Lexington 25 Lydia J Ferguson 66 7 28 Dorchester,N B. 29 Daniel T Desmond 74 11 22 Lexington NOVEMBER' 3 Margaret M Dacey 75 4 5 Lexington 8 Humphrey A O'Sullivan 64 1 2 Penzance,Eng. 10 Abbie S. Fuller 86 3 10 Maine 12 Ernest Jones 41 5 28 Birmingham,Eng 14 Charles F. Bertwell 75 0 7 Bedford 15 Mary Callahan 80 0 0 Somerville 21 Gwendelen C Butcher 0 0, 6 Arlington -28 Henry H. Dix, Jr 56 6 18 Germany DECEMBER 4 Antonio Marascia 1 1, 22 Lexington 6 Frances C Forsyth 89 71 19 Greenwich,N.Y 10 Emily M Fenn-Pound 91 8 11 Medina,Ohio 11 Doris Jean Benson 4 21 18 Medford 13 Margaret Helen Holman Cress 23 81 5 Lexington 17 William Rosa 7 41 16 Lexington 21 Ellen Louise Littlehale • 89 0 30 Nantucket 22 Roy Albert Moore 6 3 16 Somerville 22 Elizabeth Spellenberg 30 9 0 Nantasket 23 Margaret Josephine Callahan 72 0 0 Woburn 31 Maria B. Hutchinson 73 3 28 Lexington 220 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR December 31, 1930. To THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1930. Number of premises visited where cattle were kept 93 Number of cattle inspected 718. Number of cattle found condemned as Tubercular 1 Number of sheep found on inspection .. ....... 128 Number of goats found on inspection 24 Number of hogs found on inspection . . .. 2114 Number of cattle inspected for State (Out of State Shipments) 3 Number of premises inspected after Tuberculosis found . . Number of cattle killed by State and Federal Inspectors .. 42 Number of dogs quarantined for biting people 63• Number of dogs quarantined for contact with rabid dogs 3 Number of dogs' heads sent to Laboratory 4 Number of dogs' heads proved positive ..... .... 3 Number of dogs' heads proved negative 1 Total number of rabies cases .... 3 Total number of calls made as a result of quarantine on dogs and cats 144 Number of persons bitten by rabid dogs ... none Of the 718 cows in Lexington at the Spring Inspection 43. animals, or about 6 per cent, were later destroyed as Tubercu- lar,-42 responding to the Tubercillar Test applied by State and Government Inspectors. The records of the Division of Animal Industry show that about 20 per cent of our cows are under State and Federal TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 Supervision. Let us hope that the balance will be under their supervision in the near future. There were 63 dog bite cases this year as compared with 83 in 1929 and only 3 cases of rabies as against 16 in 1929. It is evident that we have been very fortunate in not having an outbreak of rabies in Lexington in the past year, but we need to be ever watchful as the records show that Massachusetts had over 1200 cases of rabies, a much greater number than ever before. It is evident that rabies is on the increase in the State of Massachusetts. I wish to emphasize again that persons bitten or scratched by a dog should immediately consult their family physician and have the wounds dressed, and see that the local Board of Health is notified so that the dog can be quarantined for a 2 weeks' observation period. Failure to do this may allow a dog to roam at large, that later may develop symptoms of rabies and cause damage to many others I wish to thank the Board of Hlealth and the Police De- partment for their hearty co-operation at all times Respectfully submitted, CHESTER L. BLAKELEY, M. D. V. Inspector of Animals. 222 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE 1930 REPORT APPROPRIATIONS 1929 1930 Appropriation Ree'd and Article 5 Transf'd Spent Asked Approved Appropriation Committee .... $ 150 00 $ 141 63 $ 150 00 $ 150 00 Selectmen 6,125 00 5,829 52 6,125 00 6,125 00 Accounting 3,000 00 2,941 18 3,150 00 3,150.00 Treasurer 1,525.00 1,383 47 2,145 00 2,145 00 Collector ..................._............._._ 4,150.00 4,124 21 5,000 00 4,922 00 Assessors 6,605.00 6,585.89 7,580 00 6,976 89 Law 2,000 00 1,148 90 2,000 00 2,000.00 Town Clerk 1,950 00 1,847 55 1,980 00 1,980.00 Election and Registration 1,200 00 1,174 79 3,000 00 3,000 00 Superintendent of Public Works 5,400 00 5,371 47 5,400 00 5,400 00 Engineering 14,857.51 14,334 52 17,500 00 17,500.00 Town Office and Cary Memorial Building 9,000.00 8,767.48 9,000.00 9,000.00 Planning Board 500 00 418 25 500 00 500 00 Board of Appeals 100.00 96.76 150 00 150.00 Police Department ........ 31,750 00 31,749 95 33,966 85 33,966 85 Tire Department 35,132.00 35,127.21 38,163.09 38,163.09 Hydrant Rentals 5,370 00 5,370 00 5 670 00 5,670 00 Fire Alarm Box Installation3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100 00 Inspector of Buildings 1,200 00 1,172 00 1,200 00 1,200 00 Inspector of Wires 825.00 748.45 825.00 825.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 450.00 420 26 450 00 450 00 ,Shade Trees 1,900.00 1,790 76 1,500.00 1,500 00 Forest Fires 600 00 568 00 500 00 500 00 Dog Officer 50.00 50 00 50 00 50 00 Health Department 3,000 00 2,395 62 3,500.00 3,500 00 Vital Statistics 50 00 17 25 50 00 50 00 Dental Clinic 1,700 00 1,698 70 1,700.00 1,700.00 Inspector of Cattle ........ 350 00 350 00 500 00 500 00 Inspector of Slaughtering 600.00 600 00 600.00 600 00 Inspector of Plumbing 1,150 00 1,150 00 1,150 00 1,150 00 Snspector of Milk 500.00 495 09 500 00 500 00 Lowering Brooks .... 500 00 241 91 500 00 500 00 Sewer Maintenance 15,800 00 9,912.22 12 700 00 12,700 00 Removal of Ashes 2,250 00 2,015 85 2?250 00 2,250 00 Collection of Garbage ........„... 6,500.00 6,360.51 7,500 00 7,500 00 Traffic Beacon Signals 1,750 00 1,412 48 500 00 500 00 Massachusetts Avenue Land Damages ..... ....... 1,823 00 1,823.00 1,000 00 1,000 00 I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 1929 1930 Appropriation Recd and Article 5-Continued Transf'd Spent Asked Approved Highway Maintenance 66,000.00 64,998.69 70,000 00 70,000.00 Automatic Traffic Signals 4,000 00 3,918 15 1,400 00 600 00 Sidewalks 5,055.00 5,052 74 5,000.00 5,000 00 Snow and Ice Removal .... 8,000 00 7,996.56 7,000 00 7,000 00 Street Lights 23,500.00 22,893.08 24,000.00 24,000.00 Street Signs 300 00 245 35 300 00 300.00 Department of Public Welfare 8,000.00 7,997 46 10,000 00 10,000 00 Soldiers' Relief 1,200.00 1,016 63 1,200 00 1,200.00 Soldiers' Burials 100 00100 00 100 00 State Aid ..„ 400.00 344 00 400.00 400.00 Military Aid 100.00 500 00 600 00. School Maintenance 210,250 00 209,246.42 222,320.00 222,320 00 Libraries 11,865.00 11,422 64 12,248 00 12,248 00 Parks and Playgrounds 10,250 00 10,222 02 13,000.00 13,000 00• April 19th Celebration 270.69 270.69 Committee on Swimming Pool 396 64 208 59 Swimming Pool Construction14,660.00 14,486.24 Veterans' Pensions 625.00 260.40 Memorial Day Celebration 250.00 260 00 250.00 250 00. Town Reports 974.80 974.80 800 00 800 00 Insurance ... .. 9,500 00 9,473 70 11,000.00 11,000 00 • Unclassified 300 00 179 93 300 00 300.00. Investigating Committee (Fire and Water Depts) 879.88 879 88 Permanent Memorial 1,700 00 Committee on Permanent Memorial 800.00 Munroe Cemetery 2,300 00 2,292.19 2,300.00 2,800 00• Westview Cemetery 3,517.36 3,424 98 3,429 00 3,429.00 Administration of Trust Funds 75 00 66.00 75 00 75.00 Interest 43,900.00 42,796 99 39,000 00 39,000.00 Maturing Debt 101,450 00 101,450.00 84,124 30 84,124 30 Hastings Park 5.00 Waltham Street Damages 50 00 50 00 Total ... . . $702,63619 $685,103.01 $690,35124 $688,8701a Article 6 Moth and Insect Suppression $4,500 00 $4,489.26 $4,500 00 $4,500 00 Article 7 Reserve Fund 2,500.00 j 2,468.88 2,600 00 2,500.00 Article 8 Police Pensions 1,876.79 11,870 66 1,870 66 1,870.66. Fire Pensions 1,110 85 i 1,107.81 1,107.81 1,107 81 Article 9 Middlesex County Extension Service . . .... 300 00 I 300 00 300 00 300 00 Article 10 Water Maintenance 72,977 59 70,274 58 70,000 00 70,000 00- Water Construction 80,088.86 52,321 64 30,000 00 30,000.00• Article 11 Highway Construction (Massa- chusetts Avenue) 25,000 00 25,000 00• 224 ANNUAL REPORTS 1929 1930 Appropriation Article 14 Rec'd and Sidewalks Adjacent to Town Property 6,160 00 5,157 62 1,000 00 1,000.00 Article 19 Soldiers'Lot,Munroe Cemetery 600 00 600 00 Article 20 Sewer Construction .......„...... 24,695 98 24,422.34 20,000 00 20,000.00 Article 23 Purchase of Ringland Property 1,501 00 1,501.00 Article 24 Clarke Street Extension 3,500 00 3,500.00 Article 29 Highway Construction Bertwell Road 6,000 00 6,000.00 Taft Ave. 5,300 00 5,300 00 Tucker Ave. 3,700.00 3,700 00 Pottier Ave 5,000 00 5,000 00 Article 30 East Lexington Fire Station... 600.00 593 84 2,000 00 2,000.00 Article 33 New School Building 130,000 00 130,000 00 Article 34 I Vine Brook Drainage 60,000.00 60,000 00 Article 36 Public Works Department Repairs 10,000 00 10,000.00 Article 36 Purchase of Marshall Property 7,000.00 7 000 00 Article 37 Purchase of Smith & Robbins Property 61715 617.15 Article 42 Tercentenary Celebration 3,500.00 3,500 00 Grand Total $896,345.26 $848,104 64 $1,085,347.86 $1,083,866 75 SCHOOLS. The small increase (less than 5%) in the school appropriation is due principally to automatic increases in teachers' salaries. We are gratified to learn that the teach- ing force annual turn-over has been reduced to a minimum and, that we are retaining our teachers each year in a satis- factory manner Your School Committee conducts its depart- ment in a very business-like manner and is to be commended. HIGHWAY ,MAINTENANCE• The increase in this de- partment is moderate comparatively speaking The Town could wisely spend considerably more than the$70,000 recommended. However, we have endeavored to arrive at a minimum appro- priation which, if further reduced, would cause the Town to face severe road reconstruction expense in the future. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225 ENGINEERING: This department is having constantly increasing demands made upon it and is justified some ex- pansion. The major increase, however, is due primarily to an item of $3000 for a finished aerial survey which should, in the next few years, save the Town a great many times its cost. FIRE DEPARTMENT• The increase in this department over last year is cause primarily by the adoption of a modern- izing policy as indicated as essential by the 1929 discussions. We wish to state in this connection that this department's requests in previous years have been consistently scaled down and that the increases of last year and this year are over due and in our opinion advisable. POLICE DEPARTMENT• The increase in this depart- ment over last year is due to the automatic salary increases previously set up in schedule form. We recommend the appro- priation of this amount. WATER EXTENSIONS• We recommend the issuance of $30,000 Water Bonds under Articles 21 and 22 SEWER DEPARTMENT• We recommend the issuance of $15,000 Sewer Bonds and the appropriation of $5000. re- quired for Sewer Construction. VINE BROOK DRAINAGE: The benefits accruing di- rectly to the Town as result of this expenditure, particularly in the form of increased valuations, indicate its advisability, and we recommend the appropriation at this time MATURING DEBT: We recommend the transfer of $12,000 from Excess and Deficiency Account and $15,000 from Water Department Surplus Accountto meet maturing bonds, the balance to be appropriated and assessed. In general we wish the Town to realize that the coincid- ence, in almost every case, of the amounts "asked" with the amounts "approved" is a result of careful readjustments ef- fected by joint conferences with the Various department heads and through the thorough.co-operation by the Board of Select- men. In previous years this adjustment was accomplished on the Town floor if at all, and then often at the expense of the Town Your Appropriation Committee feels that closer co- operation with the Selectmen and the various department heads results in better departmental co-ordination and general efficiency. 226 ANNUAL REPORTS In conclusion we are glad to advise that a more or less rigid adherence to the budget as set up should result in no increase in the tax rate, in fact some reduction is very prob- 4 able. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE M. Ross, Chasrman. ROBERT P. TRASK, Secretary GEORGE W. NARY EI/TON B. MCCAUSLAND EUGENE J. VIAND , JOHN H. DEVINE CARL G VIENOT LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL HUBERT D. BRODERIC TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN. LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen:— We herewith submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1930. Real Estate of Resident and Non-resident owners..... $19,384,297 00 Personal of Resident and Non-resident owners .... ... . 1,383,975 00 Town Grant $831,016 65 State Tax 17,290 GO County Tax 26,101 16 State Highway Tax . 2,897.57 Metropolitan Sewer Tax .. 5,316.99 Fire Prevention Tax 155.21 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 1,839.19 For care of Persons suffering from Tuberculosis 3,063.83 North Metropolitan Special Sewerage Tax 72 00 Snow Removal Tax 274 61 Overlay for 1929 (overdraft) 1,946.67 Overlay for 1928 (overdraft) 148.46 Overlay for 1930 8,411.62 $898,533.96 From which deduct amount taken from Bank and Corporation Tax ... . ...... .. 13,845 97 From Cambridge 463 63 From Arlington .. 410.95 Loss of Taxes 157.65 State of Mass.Income Tax for 1930 ... 53,682 07 Water Department ........ .. . .. . 70,000 00 Educational Bureau Income .. 16,884 00 Estimated other receipts ... . 45,324 00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 27,467.00 228,235.27 Less 2857 poll taxes at$2.00. .. 5,714 00 Total To Be Raised $664,584 69 228 ANNUAL REPORTS Rate of Taxation $32.00 on $1,000 00 on a valuation of $20,768,272 00 $664,584.69 Tax on Omitted Assessments Dec 20, 1930 . $1,083.12 Number of persons assessed on property 3,575 Number assessed for poll tax 2,883 Number of cows assessed 605 Number of horses assessed 198 Number of neat cattle other than cows assessed 29 Number of sheep assessed 60 Number of swine assessed . 724 Number of fowl assessed 5,530 Number of acres of land assessed .... 9,255 Value of Real Estate exempt from taxation $2,608,805.00 Value of Personal Property exempt from taxa- tion .... .... 1,788,950 00 Respectfully submitted, WALTER G BLACK, Chairman EUGENE G. KRAETZER CHARLES E FERGUSON Assessors of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: The general depression in business has caused in most towns a marked reduction in building. Lexington has been only slightly affected. There were only about 3% less buildings constructed this year than in 1929. The following is a list of taxable property for 1930: 51—One Family Dwelling $341,500. 44—Repair .... ... 57,125. 71—Garages 31,050. 6—Stores .. .. 8,600. 8—Sheds .. ....... 14,100 15—Henhouses . .. 3,350. 1—Gas & Oil Addition 175 4—Greenhouses ... .. .... 15,800 1—Coal Pocket . . 8,000. $479,700. 362,000. $841,700 Non-Taxable Property Repair on Fire House . $ 2,000. School House .. 110,000. Hospital 250,000. $362,000 Yours truly, JOHN F. TIBBETTs, Building Inspector. 230 ANNUAL REPORTS CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON,MASS. Gentlemen: Your commissioners wish to submit the following as their annual report covering the year ending December 31, 1930. Each cemetery has been given the usual care and atten tion to maintain a general neat appearance throughout the year. At Munroe Cemetery another stretch of a main drive has been regraded and finished with a hard surface This road reconstruction is found very necessary owing to the deep mud during the rainy seasons. No other extensive work was done. At Westview Cemetery all drives were given a resurface coat of hard finish, and an extension was made ready for solid construction during the coming year. This was the extent of any new development in this cemetery The sum of $1388 75 has been paid to the Town Treasurer as funds collected for Munroe Cemetery, including interment fees, perpetual care funds, and annual care charges and foundations. The sum of $2298.96 was expended for labor, sup- plies, roadway materials, superintendent and clerk, and was drawn from our appropriation of $2300. The sum of $2645.36 has been paid to the Town Treasurer as funds collected for Westview Cemetery, including sale of lots and single graves, interment fees and foundations. The sum of $4780.76 was expended for labor, supplies, superin- tendent and clerk,roadways and the fence construction started during 1929. Through the efforts of the Woman's Relief Corp of Lex- ington a special appropriation of $600. was allowed to beauti- fy the G A R. lot at Munroe Cemetery. This lot was regarded curbed with extra heavy granite and a flag pole and equip- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 ment was erected; a large flower urn was given by Mr. Hallie C.Blake for the lot. At Munroe Cemetery (34) thirty-four interments were made; at Colonial Cemetery (1) one interment was made. At Westview Cemetery (40) forty interments were made, (18) eighteen lots and (10) single graves were sold. The commissioners find that much interest is being taken in Westview Cemetery and have had several requests to sell lots to non-residents Respectfully submitted, EDWARD Woon, Chairman, JOHN E. A. MULLIKBN, GEORGE H. GIBSON, Lexington Cemetery Commissaoners. 232 ANNUM REPORTS REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: We herewith submit the report of the Dental Clinic for the year ending December 31, 1930. Extrac- Extrac- No of Fillings Fillings tions tions Cleanings Treat- Pupils Perm. Temp Perm Temp ments Teeth Teeth Teeth Teeth Parker ........ 97 153 29 6 48 81 9 Hancock ..... 67 127 46 4 20 34 3 Munroe 112 220 44 8 28 67 8 Adams 161 325 99 6 54 112 4 Junior High 30 21 0 6 1 17 6 Senior High.. 3 1 0 1 0 1 1 Totals .... 470 847 218 31 151 312 31 Total number of pupils 470 Total number of operations 1590 Total number of fillings .. 1665 Total number of extractions 182 Total number of different pupils finished 296 Total number pupils finished twice .... 33* Total amount of money received . $185.35 *These children are among the ones who have learned the importance and acquired the habit of visiting the dentist semi-annually, and there- by keeping their teeth in good condition. The clinic is not open to pupils of the Junior and Senior High Schools except for emergency cases such as toothache or accident The Committee takes pleasure in acknowledging friendly aid from two benefactors. The George 0. Smith Fixture Fund loaned a second dental chair which was equipped from stock TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 on hand and has proved very useful. The Parent-Teacher As- sociations of the four grade schools contributed $2.00 each, to provide much needed tooth-brushes for children who could not afford to buy them. The Committee sincerely appreciates the consistent in- terest and faithful service of Dr. E.E. Morrill, the dentist, and Miss Leora B Eaton, the Dental Hygienist. Respectfully submitted, NINA F. MCLELLAN, CHRISTINE F. LONG, THOMAS S. GRINDLE, Dental Clinic Committee. 234 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT Office of the Engineers Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1930. HON. 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 511 alarms, the largest number in the history of the town. 193 of these alarms were bell alarms and 318 were still alarms The extreme drought which we experienced during March, April, May and June created a serious fire menace. The De- partment handled the situation successfully, as there was no loss on real estate. The Mutual Aid System proved invaluable to the town during the spring season. Lexington was obliged to call aid from many cities and towns in order to extinguish the brush fires The cities and towns rendering aid to Lex- ington make no charge for their services. The following table will give the citizens an idea of what this mutual aid means to Lexington. Lexington responded to 19 alarms in Arlington " 30 " " Waltham " 3 " " Billerica „ „ " 2 " " Burlington " Pt " 1 " Lincoln „ „ " 2 " " Woburn " " 1 " " Nashua, N H Arlington responded to 29 alarms in Lexington Waltham " " 32 " " " Belmont " " 12 " " " Woburn " ,, 7 PP PPPP Winchester " " 2 " " TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 Medford responded to 5 alarms in Lexington Somerville " " 1 " " " Cambridge PS 1 PI IP " Watertown " " 3 " " " Bedford f " 2It " Billerica " " 1 " " " Concord " " 1 " " " Billerica covered Lexington Centre during Ice House Fire in Arlington Concord covered Lexington Centre during Ice House Fire in Ar- lington It seems fitting that we should make special mention of the conflagration in Nashua, N. H. Lexington was called to aid Nashua, and we immediately despatched Engine No. 1 with a crew of eight men. This fire occurred May 4.th. Engine No. 1 left Lexington at 10 P.M. and returned to quarters at 9 A. M. May 5th. This was the first time that our fire apparatus ever went out of the state to aid a city in distress We take the liberty of incorporating a letter which we received from Wil- liam F Sullivan, Mayor of Nashua. May 9, 1930. `CHIEF FIRE DEPARTMENT, LEXINGTON MASSACHIICETTS. My dear Chief: In the pressure of the emergency through which we are passing, I have possibly beennegligent in attempting to ex- press to you and through you to the members of your Depart- ment the deep appreciation felt by me and the citizens of this Community for the valiant service rendered by your Depart- ment in our hour of need. We hope that such a castastrophe will never occur in your Community, but if it should,you can rest assured that our De- partment is at your command I assume that our Fire Conimissitmers have already writ- ten you with the view of replacing any lost or damaged equip- ment and relative to the care of any of your men who might have been injured. 236 ANNUAL REPORTS I look forward to the opportunity of thanking you in person. Gratefully yours, (Signed) WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, Mayor." The Engineers wish to thank the Police Department for their assistance and co-operation at fires during the past year, and to also express our appreciation for the work done by Mr. Osborne J. Gorman, Forest Warden. The loss per capita was . 2.73, which was 57 cents lower than last year and extremely satisfactory. The permanent men answered many alarms on their days off duty. This amounted to 761 hours overtime, for which the Engineers wish to publicly make acknowledgment. This year the Department has marked time, as the Engineers only asked for a maintenance appropriation. We regret that the Appro- priation Committee was not willing to accede to our request that two permanent men be added to the force this past year. We are asking this year that four permanent men be added so that we may keep the personnel of the Fire Department up to a standard commensurate with the growth of the Town. The Board of Engineers held nineteen meetings, and there have been fourteen drills held by the Department under the direction of the Chief. Seven of our permanent men and two of the call men were sent to the Arlington Drill School for Firemen during the past year. This has not only been a benefit to the men themselves but to the Department as a whole Each and every man who attended the school was so enthusiastic with the work that he attended the school not only on his regu- lar days but on his days off, so that he would not miss any of the training. We wish at this time to extend our thanks to the Town of Arlington for granting the Town of Lexington the op portunity of having their firemen attend this Drill School, all of which was very kindly offered without any thought of com- pensation. The Board of Engineers feel that they have progressed satisfactorily in fire protection throughout the entire town There were 4200 inspections of business, mercantile, and pub- lic buildmgs and 1961 inspections of private dwellings. There seems to be a better understanding of the private inspection work which has been carried on for two years by this Depart- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 ment and a greater readiness by the citizens to co-operate with this Department in that work. The Board feels that fire pre- vention has become the most important part of the work of the Fire Department, and we take pride in pointing to the fact that only three fires occurred in mercantile buildings where our regular semi-monthly inspections have been in force. It seems to the Board of Engineers that the time has now arrived when a new Headquarters Fire Station should be built, and they trust that the Committee appointed by the town for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of the erection of ,such a building will bring before the town at the March meet- ing some concrete proposition During this year the Commit- tee appointed to remodel and repair the Massachusetts Ave- nue Engine House completed that work, and have made a very serviceable, comfortable building which should be sufficient for the needs of that portion of the town for four or five years. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR, ITORMAN C HOOPER, EDWARD F BUTTRICS. Board of Engineers. 238 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF FOREST FIRE WARDEN December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SEI.ECTMEN, LEXINGTON,MASS. Gentlemen: I, herewith, submit my annual report as Forest Fire Warden for the year ending December 31, 1930 There were 342 grass and forest fires in the Town of Lex- ington during the past year. Compared with the previous year, an increase of 163 fires is shown. The Fire Department responded to alarms for these fires. The grass fires were not serious and resulted in little damage. Some fires in forest areas seemed dangerous, and would have been serious; but the men worked hard and succeeded in get- ting them under control. Owing to the dry weather, which prevailed last Spring, extremely hard conditions existed, and the men were often forced to fight fires on days when there was a high wind On such days excellent service was given and all seemed eager to prevent any serious conflagration which often threatened at any moment. People who procure permits from the Fire Department should be careful m observing rules and regulations under which these permits are issued. Conditions should not be violated. 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 who assisted me during the past year. Respectfully submitted, OSBORNE J. GORMAN, Forest Fire Warden. TOWN OH' LEXINGTON 239 REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following as my report for the year ending December 31, 1930: As in other years, the character of this work changes very little. The regular examination of the water in the swimming pool on the Center Playground was a new line of work this year. The following summary shows the number and character of complaints and the regular inspections made: No.of No of Complaints Inspections Swimming pool 19 Offensive odors in and about building .. 3 11 Sanitary condition of cellars 47 Overflowing cesspools 9 18 Bakeries . ... 2 Hairdressing and barber shops 2 12 Grocery stores 3 49 Drug stores, soda fountains .. 8 Restaurants ... 7 Piggeries 7 32 Dumps 10 19 Water • 1 1 Garbage vehicles fi 33 As I stated in my report on the swimming pool, it is urgently recommended that a chlorinating machine be installed at the swimming pool as a protection to the children using the pools. The more frequent addition of fresh water will not as- sure safe bathing conditions. 240 ANNUAL REPORTS The new regulations for barber shops, etc., have been posted in each shop and frequent inspections will be made of the same. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL I. PRENTISS, Health Inspector. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER December 31, 1930. BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen--- As Health officer for the Town of Lexington I make the following report for the year 1930. I have made 85 visits during the year to investigate con- tagious diseases and establish quarantine where necessary, mostly in Scarlet Fever cases, for we had quite an epidemic of mild Scarlet Fever last winter. There were only 5 cases of Diphtheria during the year and these were all in families who did not avail themselves of immunization furnished by the Board of Health free of charge.. 145 children, school and pre-school, were immunized in De- cember In a few years we hope to have so many people immunized that a case of Diphtheria will be rare and really will carry a stigma of disgrace with it. For there is no excuse for any one having Diphtheria now that it can be so successfully pre- vented The list of contagious diseases for the year 1930 follows: Disease Number of Cases Anterior Poliomyelitis . 2 Chicken Pox .. 10 Diphtheria 5 Dog Bite 60 Epidemic Cerebro Spinal Meningitis 3 German Measles .,.. 28 Influenza h ...... 0 Pneumonia, Lobar ... . 6 Measles .... 238 Mumps 5 Scarlet Fever 29 Tetanus 1 Tuberculosis, Pulmonary 10 Tuberculosis, All other forms 3 Typhoid Fever .... 2 242 ANNUAL REPORTS Whooping Cough 109 Venereal Diseases Gonorrhea 2 Syphillis 4 Total 517 Respectfully Submitted, Wm. L BARNES, M. D. Health Officer. TOWN OF LICXINGTON 243 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1930 NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Akerley, Elmer C., Bond Salesman 63 Forest Street Allen, Russell B, Real Estate Wood Street Archibald, Earle S, Wool . 23 Downing Road Archibald, Whittemore C., Eng Supt. 16 Vaille Avenue Ashley, Harold C., Foreman 77 Highland Avenue Bailey, Chauncey R, Market 42 Forest Street Bailey, George J., Farmer East Street Baker, Edward W, Draftsman ..... 868 Massachusetts Avenue Balogh, William J, Furrier 98 Fottler Avenue Barrington, James L, Dye Business .... 24 Bloomfield Street Barton, George S., Artist ... 15 Bloomfield Street Beaman, John A., Bond Salesman 14 Winthrop Road Bean, George W., Laborer . 241 Bedford Street Beatty, Walter S, Manufacturer 53 Waltham Street Beaudry, Charles S., Civil Engineer ... 5 Raymond Street Bevington, Alfred J, Farmer Marrett Road Bond, Raymond A., Treasurer 37 Somerset Road Bourne, Herbert C., Caretaker . 41 Bedford Street Bowker, Henry, Interior Decorator .... 48 Baker Avenue Bramhall, William S, Salesman . ....... 25 Parker Street Breed, Ezra F, Plumber 44 Bloomfield Street Buck, J Jerauld, Reporter . 73 Bloomfield Street Bull, Leslie A., Farmer .... 83 Hancock Street Burrill, William L., Real Estate 127 Bedford Street Burt, Leon C., Office Manager 25 Harding Road Butters, George W, Manager 78 Highland Avenue Chadwick, EImer A., Manufacturer .... 17 Audubon Road Chamberlain, William E, Manufacturer ... 14 Eliot Road Chapman, Charles E., Farmer 40 Maple Street Clarke, Richard A., Clerk .. 34 Forest Street Clow, Samuel P., Carpenter 19 Waltham Street Cole, George 1., Bus Operator ...... . . 210 Bedford Street Crone, Louis L., Salesman 30 Forest Street Custer, Everett J, Poultry . . Marrett Road Davis, Henry C, Jr., Auditor .. . 6 Audubon Road 244 ANNUAL REPORTS NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Denham, Harold C, Clerk 8 Jackson Court Dodge, Arthur C, Treasurer 52 Percy Road Drew, Carl I., Clerk 10 Locust Avenue Duffy, J Henry, Insurance .. 25 Maple Street Earle, Arthur H., Real Estate 19 Bedford Street Earle, Chester E, Salesman 14 Tower Street Emery, Leland H, Salesman 85 Merianl Street Ferguson, Roy'A, Bank .... 19 Bertwell Road Fernald,`Robert W., Banker 2 Washington Street Fletcher, Fred B., Carpenter 18 Independence Avenue Frost, Harry G, Salesman .. . 47 Lincoln Street Graham, John C, Farmer Burlington Street Guthrie, James A., Machinist 24 Taft Avenue Hadley, Charles E, Plumber 502 Massachusetts Avenue Hamlin, Hazen W., Real Estate . . ... ... 20 Forest Street Harrington, Bartlett J., Contractor 11 Curve Street Hatch, George C., Farmer . Watertown Street Hauck, Carl, Wood Carver . Harbell Street Hayden, J. Willard, Jr, Broker Shade Street Henrich, Charles J, Machinist ... 18 Drew Avenue Hill, Converse, Insurance 2101 Massachusetts Avenue Hilliard, Clayton A., Statistician . . 33 Highland Avenue Hopkins, Morton G, Insurance .... 9 Audubon Road Horton, Lawrence M., Salesman 6 Lincoln Street Hunt, William, Retired 9 Adams Street Hyde, Walter L., Salesman .... 22 Forest Street Irwin, James, Jr., Carpenter . . . . 19 Hibbert Street Joy, Charles R., Retired .. 627 Massachusetts Avenue Judkins, Merle B, Builder Grassland Street Knight, Daniel R., Paper Company .... 1088 Massachusetts Avenue Knights, Arthur A., Machine Shop Owner . . 25 Winthrop Road Lamont, Harold B., Banker 20 Winthrop Road Little, Russell M, Shoe Buckle Business ... 7 Forest Street Locke, Frank H., Retired . ... 18 Winthrop Road Longbottom, Fred, Carpenter ... .. 16 Independence Road Lowe, George H., Foreman 421 Marrett Road Mabey, Edison R., Trucking . . ... 145 Grant Street MacPhee, Clarence E, Milkman . 126 Oak Street Macurda, William E, Merchant 45 Hancock Street Maguire, Frank H, Farmer . Wood Street Manning, Stephen B, Watchmaker . 50 Woodland Road Marshall, William J, Shipper . 9 Independence Avenue Mayo, Robert D, Salesman .. Oakmount Circle Meek, Charles B., Farmer . Off Marrett Road Merriam, Robert C., Manufacturer . 24 Oakmount Circle Murphy, H. Dudley, Artist . . Summit Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 NAMFI OCCUPATION ADDRESS Muzzey, Clifford L., Salesman 14 Glen Road Nichols, Howard S O, Cotton Mfg. Business 19 Hayes Avenue Nickerson, James A., Real Estate 15 Vine Brook Road Page, Vernon C, Plumber 12 Independence Avenue Parker, Charles L., Store Manager 12 Cary Street Peirce, James A, Insurance 40 Marrett Road Pierce, Clifford W, Bond Salesman . .... 1 Eustis Street Pierce, Irving B., At Home 100 Forest Street Pierce, Loring E., Salesman ... 12 Locust Avenue Proctor, George W, Real Estate .... 41 Percy Road Reed, Kelsey G., Cotton Finish .. 7 Franklin Road Reed, William W., Real Estate 57 Meriam Street Robinson, Gordon W, Salesman 80 Hancock Street Ross, Albert G., Pattern Maker 3 Locust Avenue Ross, George M, Bond Salesman 45 Hancock Street Rowse, Arthur E, Jr, Manufacturer . 38 Somerset Road Russell, Byron A., Blacksmith 927 Massachusetts Avenue Russell, Galen A, Insurance . . 1505 Massachusetts Avenue Sargent, George W., Bookkeeper 31 Waltham Street Scheibe, Edgar F, Manufacturer Lincoln Street Shorey, Ralph C, Salesman 3 Belfry Terrace Smith, Allen C., Dry Goods 5 Forest Street Spaulding, Edward L, Electrician 14 Parker Street Steeves, Clyde E., Steamfitter I 50 Hilltop Avenue Stevens, Damon B., Salesman 45 Highland Avenue Stone, Robert M, Insurance ... 18 Hayes Avenue .Stoney, Benjamin S, Clerk .. 3 Fern Street Swenson, Axel M., Farmer . Spring Street Swett, Louis W, Dry Goods .... 42 Percy Road Temple, Walter F, Salesman 51 York Street Tower, Ellis W., Buyer .... 23 Bloomfield Street Toye, Francis J, Post Office Foreman 3 Ames Avenue Tyler, Arthur S., Milk Business ..... . 29 Maple Street Whipple, Bertram F, Bank Clerk 13 Chase Avenue Whipple, Charles A., Merchant 1 Upland Road Whitney, Robert, Insurance . Round Hill Road Wichert, Charles J, Machinist 5 Sheridan Street 'Wilson, J. Alexander, Retired . .. 27 Pleasant Street Wilson, Walter H, Farmer r 33 Fern Street ALBERT H BURNHAM THEODORE A. CIISTANCE HALLIE C BLARE CLARENCE SHANNON ROBERT P. TRASK Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington, Mass, June 30, 1930. 246 • ANNUAL REPORTS • CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN To THE TRUSTEES OP CARY MEMORI U. LIBRARY: When a library circulation increases by leaps and bounds it is generally attributed to hard times, lack of employment, or other unfortunate conditions which affect the Community at large, unless some unusual or important event has taken place within the library, such as the opening of a Children's Room, the establishment of deposit stations or branches, or otherwise increasing the facilities offered to the Public This is especially true in the large city where many have very little home life, or slight contact with outside community interests Our circulation of 76,447 volumes,a gain of nearly 2000 over 1929—shows a normal, healthy increase, which we are glad to note, as our growth has been a steady one from year to year rather than spasmodic. Now that we have acquired the additional Spaulding property, however, it is our hope that greater facilities for our young people may soon become a reality. A wing or building which shall be large enough to give adequate space for a Junior Library on one floor, and a Children's Museum on another is a possibility worth working for As you know, the Town has a splendid nucleus upon which to build a Children's Museum when proper setting has been provided, and one has only to visit the Children's Museum at Jamaica Plain to become convinced of its educational value. Our present Children's Room is small and, as we have stated many times before, wholly inadequate in floor space, shelving, seating capacity, and other conditions, which if over- come will greatly increase our usefulness. At present we have seating capacity for twenty, only, a very small proportion of the young people using the Library. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 247 During the year we have sent books, from this department, to the schools wherever desired, and are glad to note a grow- ing interest on the part of the Teachers, as close cooperation between Library and School helps to create an interest in good books, even among the youngest children, who are eagerly be- coming regular borrowers from the Library—in their own words—"taking Libraries." School deposits are especially de- sirable where there are young children who live at a distance from the Library. In this connection permit me to stress, once again, the opportunity before us of coming in closer contact with the rapidly growing sections of our Community which are not within easy reach of the Library. The library book truck or automobile is rapidly finding favor in many communities and has a distinct advantage in scattered sections where house to house delivery is a valuable innovation. In more thickly settled sections, central stations may be established in stores, schools, or houses and delivery of books and exchanges made each week or oftener as the demand arises. In one near-by community the cost of operating and hous- ing the book-truck is astonishingly small, and leads us to be- lieve that it is the up-to-date solution of closer contact between distant sections of our Community and the Library. Library facilities should be available for the busy man or women, for young children, for elderly people, indeed for all who do not have the opportunity of coming in direct contact with the Library. In the Library world to-day there is no trend stronger than the effort to "get away" from the formal and institution- al, to eliminate the stiffness and create a homelike atmosphere both in style of architecture and furnishings. We are very fortunate in having a building, which in style of architecture, lends itself admirably to the less formal fur- nishings, and especially is this possible in our adult reading room. With a moderate outlay in re-furnishing and re-lighting we may modernize and bring comfort and charm to our attrac- tive room. One other feature has been a long cherished dream—an out-door reading room which our patrons may enjoy during the summer months. Very few realize, perhaps, how attractive our grounds are at the back of the Library, and this project, 248 ANNUAL REPORTS we believe can be launched very easily and with very little additional expense. These suggestions of enlarging our facilities are not just visionary dreams—they are established, successful ventures in, other communities Why not in our Community? Respectfully submitted, M. P. KIRKLAND, IAbrarian. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 249 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT-1930 ACCESSIONS Main Number of volumes in Library,Jan. 1, 1930 31,453 New volumes added by purchase 783 New volumes added by gift 31 New volumes added by binding periodicals 24 838 32,291 Number of volumes worn out and withdrawn 88 Total number of volumes in Library, Jan. 1, 1931 32,203 Branch Number of volumes In Library, Jan. 1, 1930 3,141 New volumes added by purchase 86 New volumes added by binding periodicals 4 90 3,231 Number of volumes worn out and withdrawn 18 Total number of volumes in Branch Library, Jan 1, 1931 . . .... 3,213 Total number of volumes in Main Library and Branch, Jan. 1, 1931 35,416 CIRCULATION—1930 Sent From Main Branch Branch Periodicals: Bound 217 1 60 Periodicals: Unbound 4,972 23 415 Philosophy and Religion 898 68 13 Biography .. . 2,131 86 109 250 ANNUAL REPORTS CIRCULATION—1930—Continued Main Branch Branch Sent From History 2,306 60 160 Travels 1,916 121 48 Social sciences 657 12 42 Natural sciences . ... 869 35 43 Arts, useful 948 35 32 Arts,recreative . 484 10 41 Arts, line 520 4 7 Language and literature 2,112 44 124 Poetry . 1,003 37 58 Fiction 40,908 5,158 4,677 Fiction (Duplicate) ..... .. 4,762 Stereographic sets . . . .. 14 Music scores 217 64,924 5;694 6,829 5,694 Total circulation, Main Library 70,618 5,829 Total circulation, Main Library and Branch 76,447 Total circulation, Children's Room 14,785 Total circulation, Children's Room. Main Library and Branch 17,664 Number of days Library was open. 304 Number of hours open each week* Main 61 Number of hours open each week: Branch . . . 30 REGISTRATION Main: New registration: Adult 277 Re-registration: Adult, since July 1, 1930 1,268 Transferred from Juvenile to Adult .. 66' Total registration Juvenile .. 590 Registration: Temporary .. .. 76 Brandy New registration Adult . 67 New registration• Juvenile 85 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 251 Transferred from Juvenile to Adult 18 170 Withdrawn Adult 50 Juvenile . 55 105 Total registration Branch, Jan 1, 1931 Adult 450 Total registration Branch, Jan. 1, 1931: Juvenile 310 MISCELLANEOUS Main Periodicals received: Monthly 68 Periodicals received. Weekly 20 Periodicals received Quarterly 4 Newspapers received 6 Books rebound .... . . . . 509 Books re-cased . . . 426 Books repaired 6,612 Postals sent delinquents for overdue books 854 Postals sent for books reserved .... .... 2,154 Branch: Periodicals received. Monthly 29 Periodicals received Weekly ....... 4 Newspapers received ... 1 Books rebound 24 Books repaired.. .. 212 Postals sent delinquents for overdue books 80 PICTURE EXHIBITS IN MAIN LIBRARY FROM MASS. LIBRARY ART CLUB Constantinople—St.Francis of Assissi—Costumes of India—Batik— -Colonial interiors—Wild animals—Vehicles of the highway—Spanish art—Stage and its stars—Maya architecture—Israels—Wonders of astronomy—Butterflies of California—Yugo-Slavia—Birds foot race in follies—Dutch art. For other exhibits and gifts of books and flowers we are indebted to American Legion (Stanley Hill Post, No. 38—Mr Hallie C Blake— Paul Bull—Mrs. Edward L. Child—Commission for Relief in Belgium —Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Concord Journal—Mr. William 252 ANNUAL REPORTS Crowther—First Church of Christ Scientist—Mrs. C.E. Glynn—Miss Katharine Harrington—Dr. Doris Kendrick—Miss Jessie Kimball— Knight of Columbus—Ladies of First Baptist Church—Lexington Girl Scouts—Lexington Times—Minute-Man—Mrs H D Love—Mrs Hugh D McLellan—Mrs F H Moulton—Mr Phillip E Perry—Robert Perry —Dr. F S Piper—Outlook Club—Mrs Percy E Raymond—Miss S. E. Robinson—Miss Agnes Roop—Mrs Walter Rose—Sachem Council of Boy Scouts—Sister of Thomas Mott Osborne—Theosophi- cal Society—Mrs. W. A. Therian—Dr. J. O. Tilton—Trustees of Lincoln Public Library—United Fruit Company—Unity School of Christianity—Mrs J Rowe Webster—Mr Richard Whitney—Womens' Alliance, First Parish (Unitarian) Church—Mr Edwin B Worthen. Respectfully submitted, M. P.`KIRKLAND, Librarian. I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1930 Income Balance on hand January 1,1930 $ 61615 Dog Tax 1,774 75 Interest on Checking Account 16 88 Investment Committee interest on bonds, etc. 790.96 Investment Committee interest on Brigham Fund .... . 176.12 Fines from main Library .... 491.11 • $3,865.97 Expenditures Bindery .... $ 485.53 Books 2,026.98 Cary Maintenance 438 55 Dues . 17 00 Library of Congress 25.00 Music .. . . 64.18 Newspapers and Periodicals 330 00 Postage 48 07 Printing and Supplies .. ..... 172 79 Safe Deposit .... .. . 5 00 Sundries 51.55 Cash Balance in Bank December 31, 1930 , 201.32 $3,865 97 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH Income Balance on hand January 1, 1930 $ 100 64 Investment Committtee, Interest on Bonds, etc .. 53 01 Fines from Branch Library .... 73 36 $227.01 254 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenditures Books .. $ 105 20 Cash Balance in bank December 31, 1930 .. ....... 121.81 • $227 01 Respectfully submitted, R. M. RUSHTON, Treasurer. Examined and Approved, CHARLES P PIERCE), Town Accountant. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 255 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS December 31, 1930. The work done by the Middlesex County Extension Ser- vice in our Town for the year 1930 is as follows. In agriculture the work this year largely took the form of farm visits helping those who requested assistance on their individual problems. 34 farm visits of this nature were made, especially along the line of poultry, fruit and marketing. One dairy meeting was held to assist those interested in the pro- duction of quality milk. The homemakers in East Lexington held several meetings on vegetable preparation and many also were interested in a project on home grounds improvement. County homemaker's day, attended by approximately 900 women, was held in the Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington. Among the prominent speak- ers for this day was His Excellency, the Governor, and many Lexington people came to enjoy the program. 45 were enrolled in Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club Work, principally in the garden, canning, poultry and rabbit clubs. William Endres was awarded a Two Day Trip to the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College for doing excellent club work. The canning club put on a very fine exhibit in the window of the Lexington Savings Bank. A campaign to eradicate rats from farm and home build- ings was carried on on a county-wide basis and a great many of the poison baits were distributed in Lexington. Many local people took part in the several county-wide meetings held during the year, such as the county picnic at Wayside Inn, Sudbury. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD P MERRIAM. 256 ANNUAL REPORTS DEPARTMENT OF MILK INSPECTOR December 31, 1930 HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following as my report for the year ending December 31, 1930: No.of samples seized and purchased ....... 231 " " " analyzed for butter fat and total solids 225 " " " examined for bacteria and other organ- isms 167 " " " examined for sediment ... 43 " " " inspections of dairy farms 63 " milk plant inspections 43 " " licensed pasteurizing plants 6 " licensed ice cream plants 1 " licensed milk dealers 17 " " " prosecutions . 1 .... .... . .... Average per cent butter fat content 2.43 " total solids 12 70 No Legislation affecting the production or sale of milk was passed during the year. The regulations of the State De partment of Health, relative to pasteurizing plants, remains about the same. Several proposed amendments to the Pas- teurizing and Grade A Regulations are expected to be added soon. This town was included in a Milk Survey by the U. S Pub lic Health Service. The mformation to be used at the Wash- ington Child Welfare Conference. The results showed that as a town, the milk supply was a little better than the average. Some of the cities rated much higher as a higher percentage of pasteurized milk was used As a member of the Department TOWN OF LEXINGTON 257 of Agriculture, I assisted in this survey and had the oppor- tunity to observe conditions in nineteen other towns and cities. It will be necessary in the near future to recommend that all milk sold in the town be pasteurized or certified. This movement is gaining favor in Suburban Boston. One case of adulterated milk was found and resulted in a court conviction. At this time, I wish to express my appreciation for the as- sistance given by all concerned in the betterment of the milk supply. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL 1 PRENTISS, Milk Inspector. 258 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT AND TREE WARDEN Lexington, Mass, December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE 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, 1930: During the past year, work in connection with the care of trees and shrubbery and the suppression of insects was done carefully. Work to exterminate the Gypsy Moth and other pests was done at the proper time and precautions to prevent damage by these pests were taken Trees and shrubbery in the Town were treated with creosote for the suppression of the Gypsy Moth. Further protection was given by spraying the foliage on trees and shrubbery in parks, school grounds, ceme- teries and on all street trees with arsenate of lead solution A large number of street trees were trimmed and dead branches were removed. At times it became necessary to cut trees down The roots had decayed and the trees were con- sidered to be in a condition which was a danger to public safety. Young trees were set out on different streets in the town. The trees and shrubbery in the Town are in good condition and by constant care and attention can be kept attractive. I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the Superin- tendent of Public Works for assistance given to me during the past year Respectfully submitted, OSBORNE J. GORMAN, Supt of;both Dept. and Tree Warden. TOWN Or LEXINGTON 259 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THE YEAR 1930 December 31, 1930. During the first three months of the year, the time of the Planning Board was given almost exclusively to the Selectmen in connection with the project of draining the Vine Brook area This important work had been earlier recommended by the Planning Board to the Selectmen and was urged energetically by the latter for adoption by the Town. Meetings were held by the Planning Board weekly and frequently twice a week— conferences were had with represeitatives of Messrs Metcalf & Eddy and with the Town Engineer and hearings were grant- ed. An extended oral report was made by the Chairman of the Planning Board at the session held on the evening of March • 31, 1930. The Town referred the matter back and called for a printed report. This was furnished the voters and on May 19th, the matter came up again at which time it was defeated. At an adjourned meeting held June ninth, the whole mat- ter was referred to a citizens' committee which has since given further and careful consideration of this subject and will doubtless submit its report with recommendations at an early date. It is hoped that such report will at least recommend that a beginning be made upon this important project, for, in the opinion of the Planning Board,no More important matter faces consideration by the Town. Beginning with the early summer, the work of the Plan- ning Board this last year has been very largely in connection with petitions for changes in zoning, all, with one exception, seeking changes from residential to business areas. Holding the Town to a systematic growth may at times cause apparent individual hardship, but the Planning Board must, at all times, work for the general good and endeavors to keep this in mind in making its recommendations. 260 ANNUAL REPORTS Early in the year, the Board adopted a resolution requir- ing all petitions for change in zoning to be accompanied by a fee of $20.00. This is to cover, so far as possible, the cost of public notice of hearing in the local paper and of serving such notice upon the property owners in the vicinity of the change petitioned for. As a rule, these notices number fifty or more and must, under ruling of the Town Counsel, be sent by regis- tered mail. The project of widening Lincoln Street was carried through on a plea that it would provide work for the other- wise unemployed, but it did not meet with the approval of the Planning Board; in fact,it was carried through in public meet- ing without having been referred to the Planning Board A substitution layout for this project conforming to care- fully laid plans made by Mr. Shurtliff in connection with the Vine Brook project seems more suitable to the majority of the Planning Board members This second plan conserves all our park area, does away with some heavy and expensive rock cut- ting, saves 100 fine trees and eliminates two curves. Since the widening and rebuilding of Massachusetts Avenue over Con- cord Hill, there would seem to be little need of laying out much money on Lincoln Street at this time. The extension of Sherman Street to Oakland parallel with the railroad on the north side has occupied considerable time. The Planning Board does not favor this development until there is more urgent need than at present and not then unless the extension is carried through to satisfactory junction with Woburn Street This would give a certain amount of relief from traffic passing through the center of the Town and might in time be justified if the expense be not too great. Several joint meetings have been held with the Arlington and Belmont Planning Boards regarding the Spring Street project—a connection from Fresh Pond Parkway near the rail- road bridge, skirting the south end of Spy Pond, crossing Pleasant Street and over the hill to connect with Concord Ave- nue in Lexington near the Sanitarium. This proposed road would be practicable and would avoid congestion in Arlington Centre, Belmont, and, with Concord Avenue widened as it should be,would care for much traffic now using Mass Avenue As trees make a great part of the beauty of our Town, the Planning Board, in discussing proposed real estate develop- ments, are considering the advisability of reserving an addi- tional five feet on either side of the usual street allowance for TOWN OF LEXINGTON 261 tree planting. Perhaps some requirement as to planting along street lines could be made. A few years will make a great dif- ference in the appearance and in the value of the lots offered, and the first cost would be merely nominal Following is a list of a few of the items that have concerned your Board, which have been gone over carefully during the past year: Revision of the Guernsey Farm Layout, Re-zoning at Valley Road and Bedford Street, Re-zoning of George W. Bean Property on Bedford Street, Re-zoning of property on Woburn St. and Fletcher Ave, Re zoning of Herbert Property !on Mass. Avenue and Mar- rett Road, Location of water connections from Watertown to Liber- ty Heights and auxiliary water lines from Arlington Stand- pipe- The question of miniature golf Courses has also taken con- siderable time and is not yet fully settled All members of the Planning Board are busy men and are obliged to make many sacrifices of business for the work of the Board During the past year,it has seemed more difficult than usual to find the necessary time for town work and absences from town have been frequent The Chairman has been obliged to absent himself for nearly three months It is hoped that these interruptions may not continue during the coming year Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK L. EMERY, Chairman, WILLIAM D. MILNE, C. EDWARD GLYNN, CLARENCE H. CUTLER, J. HENRY DUFFY, EDGAR F. SCHEIBE, Clerk. 262 ANNUAL. REPORTS REPORT OF PLUMPING INSPECTOR December 31, 1930 HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen:— I herewith submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1930. Number of applications filed and permits granted 121 Number of calls made in connection with water tests, inspections,information 290 One hundred and twelve permits issued at two dollars $224 Nine permits were issued where no charges were made ow- ing to the replacing of new fixtures The old fixtures were worn out and became unfit for use. Applications for this work were filed so as to keep a record of the work done. Work had to be altered on two houses, owing to the plumb- ers not installing it properly. After explaining to them what had to be done, the alterations were made satisfactorily and the permits signed They were plumbers from out of Town. Respectfully submitted, ANDREW T. BAIN, Plumbing Inspector 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 263 REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen :— I have the honor to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1930: Number of arrests . .... . . 475 Offenses for which arrests were made.— Assault and Battery 10 Assault on Police Officer 1 Bastardy 8 Breaking and Entering 16 Carrying revolver without a permit 1 Collecting junk without license 1 Contempt of Court 5 Drunkenness 84 Indecent exposure . .. 1 Insane 6 Keeping unlicensed dogs 10 Larceny . 38 Malicious Mischief 24 Non-Support 10 Rape .. ... 4 Setting fire without a permit 1 Suspicious persons 25 Trespassing . .. 8 Using obscene language 1 Vagrants 48 Violating Automobile Laws .. 154 Violating Liquor Laws .. 20 Total 475 264 .NNLJAI. REPORTS DISPOSITION OF CASES Appealed 10 Committed to Concord Reformatory - 1 Committed to State Prison 2 Committed to State Farm 2 Committed to House of Correction .. 20 Continued 10 Discharged ... 36 Filed .... 52 Fined .... 214 Probation 26 Psychopathic 6 Suspended 9 Released 61 Turned over to out of Town Police .. 20 Veterans' Hospital 6 Total 475 Aggregate Amount of Fines Imposed $4,683 00 Aggregate Terms of Imprisonment 15 years, 6 months MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Accidents Reported 358 Accidents Investigated .. . 340 Buildings found open . 238 Complaints Investigated 350 Officers' Special Duty .. 550 hrs Stolen Automobiles Recovered 20 Street Lights Reported Out 102 Unoccupied Houses Given Special Attention 68 Number of Duty Calls 10,575 Number of Miles Run by Ford Car 30,000 Number of Miles Run by Motorcycle 10,000 VIOLATION OF AUTOMOBILE LAWS Offenses Itemized:— Allowing person to operate who had no legal right . 4 Operating under the influence of liqour . ..... 40 Operating so the lives and safety of the public might be en- dangered ... 25 Operating without a license . . 10 Operating at a speed greater than reasonable and proper 30 Operating uninsured and unregistered cars .... . 10 Operating with improper lights •• 7 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 265 Operating with faulty brakes .. 3 Violating signal lights ..... 10 Violating Law of the Road ... 4 Going away and not making selves known after causing injury to persons and property 6 Refusing to stop for Police Officer s 6 Total ... . . 154 During the year about three hundred operators have been stopped and warned about minor automobile violations With the increase of automobile traffic, more stringent enforcement is necessary. Pedestrains, especially women and children, must be pro- tected against fast and reckless operators of automobiles. Two persons were fatally injured by automobiles during the past year. Boston and surrounding cities and town have been visited frequently during the past year by armed bandits Lexing- ton has had six holdups this yebr The money stolen was not a large amount Suspects arrested in other places have been looked over but victims have been' unable to identify any of them The time has arrived when a motor patrol would be very effective in keeping crime down to the minimum Francis T Neal, Jr. was appointed to the Police Depart- ment and entered active duty September 10, 1930. Owing to the increase of automobile traffic and the large area to cover, I recommend, at this time, the appointment of two additional men. In conclusion, I wish to thank all those who have assist- ed us in the performance of our duty Respectfully submitted, JAMES J SULLIVAN, Chief of Police. 266 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Lexington, Mass., Dec. 31, 1930. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. C entlemen: I herewith present my annual report for the year ending December 31, 11930: Con- Sealed onSealed Adjusted demned Un-Sealed Platform Scales over 61000 5 1 Platform Scales under 5000 61 3 - Counter Scales ... . .... 35 2 Beam Scales ....... .. 1 Spring Scales . . 69 2 Computing Scales .. .... 31 Personal Weighing ... ... 7 Adv. Weights .... .... 307 1 Apothecary Weights 65 Measures 123 Gal. Pumps 65 2 Stops 294 41 011 Pumps 2 Yard Sticks 20 Total ........ 1075 49 4 Fees collected Sealing Adjusting Total $100.63 $7 00 $107.53 0 E. HADLEY, Sealer of Weights and Measures. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 26T REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1930. To THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON: We are pleased to present herewith the reports of the Of- ficers, Departments and Committees of the Town of Lexington for the year ending December 31, 1930. It is our purpose in the following paragraphs to review briefly the major accomplishments of the year in the hope that those who read will become interested to seek more detailed information in the reports which follow. The members of the Board of Selectmen are giving many hours of service in their efforts to administer the affairs of the Town to the best of their ability. Their work would be greatly facilitated if a larger number of citizens would familiarize themselves with the business of the Town by a careful study of the accompany- ing reports of the Officers and Department heads, and thereby be in a position to correct the effects of false rumors and in- accurate statements which are circulated from time to time concerning Town affairs. We have just completed our first year of government by limited Town Meeting. Its success depends upon how seriously each individual member takes his responsibility. Those persons who have been regular in their attendance we commend for the valuable service they have rendered to the Town But the aver- age attendance of seventy per cent at all the special Town Meetings has been rather disappointing. It is hoped that those people who find their duties as Town Meeting Members to be irksome will step aside to allow their places to be filled by those who are willing to devote the neces- sary time to properly represent their constituents. 268 ANNUAL REPORTS UNEMPLOYMENT While Lexington has been more fortunate than its neigh- boring towns and cities in the matter of unemployment, due to the fact that it is almost entirely a community of homes, it has been necessary to assist some citizens who have been a long time without work, and the Selectmen have co-operated with a special committee appointed by them to find jobs for those who are most in need of them, and the Public Welfare Department has been ever alert to eliminate any hardship or suffering. Two extensions of water mains voted by the Town Meeting at the request of the Selectmen in the late fall provided work for sixty extra men through November and December, and authorization was secured from the Town and State for a re- location of a portion of Lincoln Street to provide further work during the winter. While this has been temporarily delayed by a second hearing before the County Commissioners to con- sider a substitute project, it is hoped that the question will be decided at an early date so that the plan of the Board to do the work during the present emergency can be carried out In the meantime every effort will be made to provide employment for those most in need by cleaning up certain areas that will result in a permanent improvement to the Town. FINANCE Lexington is in good financial condition and can take care of any reasonable obligations within the debt limit. We have at the present time leeway of upwards of $250,000. With the demand for expansion and improvement required by the rapid growth of the Town, the Board is continually studying to recommend only what is reasonable to expend from the tax levied each year for such purposes It seems probable that Lexington will have a comparatively high tax rate for a number of years if we are to continue on the constructive and progressive program which has been adopted the last few years But we are very strongly of the opinion that we should con- tinue the pay-as-you-go policy as far as possible and when obliged to issue bonds, they should be for as short a period as is consistent with good financing We are fully cognizant of the fact that Lexington, in common with other municipalities, will have a shrinkage in its receipts from the State income tax, and we have given careful consideration to this matter in preparing our budget for next TOWN OF LEXINGTON 269 year. After we consider the many needs of the Town, it is probable that we will ask that some matters be postponed and we will keep our expenditures as low as is practicable for the best interests of the Town. WATER DEPARTMENT In this Department the Town has made the greatest pro- gress of any year in its history. We have laid 29,681 feet of water pipe and installed 48 new hydrants. From the connection at Arlington Heights in Massachu- setts Avenue to a point near Child's garage, 2590 feet of six- teen inch pipe have been laid, there connecting with the twelve inch pipe which continues through to Lexington Centre. From the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street through Pleasant Street to Concord Avenue and along Concord Avenue to Walnut Street, we have installed a twelve inch pipe. From Concord Avenue in Walnut Street to the property of the Middlesex Hospital we have installed a ten inch pipe. This pipe reinforces the water system throughout the east and south part of the Town in a section where we were having difficulty in getting sufficient pressure, and raised the height of the water at the standpipe. This in turn improves the pressure to all parts of the Town. The incomes on the line from Massachusetts Avenue to the hospital amounting to two thou- sand one hundred dollars ($2100) which is six per cent of the total cost and is guaranteed by Middlesex County. For many years there has been a demand from residents of Lowell and East Streets to have water in that section of the Town. During the drought of the last two years the Town has given temporary relief to that district by running a small pipe on top of the ground for fifteen hundred feet. This was a very unsatisfactory arrangement,but itl helped out in an emergency. At a Town meeting held October 15, 1930, the Town at the request of the Board, appropriated money to install water in Lowell Street and we have put 2570 feet of twelve inch pipe in this street, and 1381 feet of twelve inch pipe in East Street. While this does not comjlete the circuit, and others are waiting for water to go by their homes, it has relieved the most serious condition and as sooii as East Street is relocated we hope that the line will be conitinued. 270 ANNUAI. REPORTS We now have applications for water from East Street in Lowell Street to North Street, in North Street and in Adams Street from East Street to North Street. The Board is now studying this project and will report to the Town later. The connection has been made to the twelve inch pipe in Lowell Street from a six inch pipe which was there. The six inch pipe should be replaced with a twelve inch pipe from the Arlington-Lexington line before the system will have the maxi- mum of efficiency, but for the present it is more important that we get water to all of the properties that are now depending on wells and which go dry during the summer months. This line when completed, will give added pressure to the north side of the Town At the Town Meeting held November 7,1930, the Board was authorized to lay water pipes in Wood Street. We are now completing the laying of 4400 feet of ten inch pipe and 2477 feet of eight inch pipe which makes water available for every resident on that street. With these major extensions and reinforcements and some minor installations we have made this year, the whole system has been greatly improved and there is about fifty thousand dollars ( 50,000) worth of construction that should be done in connecting dead ends of pipe in different locations throughout the Town. This work should be carried on for several years before we shall have our water system in first class condition. SEWER DEPARTMENT The study of the Town for future sewer needs has been continued. The outside work has been completed and will be turned over to Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, at an early date, and before long we will have a report from them making recom- mendations for future extensions. There was only a small amount of sewer laid this year, a total of 2743 feet, and that was in Fottler, Cliffe, Theresa and Hillcrest Avenues and in Massachusetts Avenue from Fottler Avenue to Bowker Street and Oakland Street. The Fottler Avenue sewer was laid previous to street construction. DRAI NAGE The drainage situation is about the same as stated a year ago. Much study was given to the Vine Brook area and recom- mendations were made to the Town, but it was voted to author- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 271 ize the appointment of a Committee to give the matter further consideration and to report back at a 1at@r date. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The routine work of this Department was carried on as usual during the year The most important improvement done under maintenance was on Woburn Street where the space formerly used by the car tracks was excavated and suitable road material put in so that the travelled way was widened about nine feet and a sidewalk was formed from Lowell Street to Utica Street. This piece of highway is much safer for travel than formerly Lowell Street from Woburn Street to the Burlington line received considerable attention. The County contributed eight hundred dollars ($800) to this work I and the Town spent about Two thousand six hundred and sixty dollars ($2660.00) which made a great improvement and it was very satisfactory for the season. Considerable work was done on Concord Avenue. The State and County each contributed a thousand dollars ($1000) for maintenance and the Town spent about thirty two hundred dollars ($3200). Both of these streets have a lot of travel over them, and on account of the poor material of which they are constructed, during the winter months they break up more or less We hope the time is not far distant when both of these streets will be taken over by the State and properly con- structed A lot of work is being done on our outlying streets Each year we put on a substantial amount of gravel As soon as the street is put in proper condition to receive it, we put on a coat of road tar so that now it is possible'to use automobiles on any of our accepted streets at any time of the year. There is a lot of work to be done on many of those streets yet, such as widen- ing and straightening. The greatest improvement in highway construction in the Town during the year was the relocation and reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue from Marrett Road easterly for about a mile and a quarter. This street was built at a cost of about sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000) of which the State and County each contributed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) We hope the Town next year will authorize the extension of this excellent highway to a point near Parker Street The Town accepted, under the,Betterment Act, whereby 272 ANNUAI. REPORTS the abuttors are assessed the cost of construction 2254 linear feet of new streets. The work .on these streets has been com- pleted and they are important additions to our highway system. SIDEWALKS AND CURBS The Town has spent about nine thousand dollars ($9000) and laid 5335 feet of granolithic sidewalks during the year, most of which was spent under the Betterment Act, the abut- tors paying one-half the cost. We hope there will be a continu- ous demand for sidewalks until our important streets have this improvement their entire length. We have continued granite curbing on Massachusetts Avenue wherever sidewalks were called for. BOARD OF SURVEY Very little work has come before the Board this year for approval. Hinchey Road, Fottler Avenue and one street in the Ryder development have been approved and others are being considered at the present time The Board approved a layout of Valley Road from Bedford Street to the railroad This is a private way that has been in use for many years, and as that part of the Town develops, it will be a convenient street for the people on the west side of the railroad PARKS In no other department of the Town has there been greater improvement than in the Park Department. Much of this can be attributed to the ability of the Selectmen under our present form of government to correlate the work of all Departments for the general benefit of all. Hastings Park shows the greatest transformation. The availability of a lot of excess material of good quality from various projects under way in other departments, made it possible to fill in the low, wet areas of this Park at a very reasonable cost. An excellent job of regrading under the direc- tion of the Supt. of Parks carries the drainage of the entire park to one point where it is taken through a new pipe line un- der Lincoln Street into a drain that leads into Vine Brook. Trees and shrubs around the park and in the grove at the northwest corner have been trimmed and the whole appearance has been changed from that of a rough and mosquito infested meadow to an attractive well-kept natural park. TOWN Or LEXINGTON 273 Much work has been done on the athletic field. A section near Lincoln Street which has been in a rough and swampy condition has been drained and graded so that it is now a. beautiful piece of park land available for field sports of all kinds. There is immediate need for a new grandstand with adequate locker rooms beneath. This can be constructed in sections and should be of concrete so as to avoid expensive upkeep. Marked improvement has been I made in the main entrance to the playground by the extension of Clarke Street and the construction of new approaches. Lexington is fortunate in having such a large area of land aNailable for park and play- ground purposes and we urge the Town to continue its develop- ment from year to year. The Board is fully cognizant of the fact that the play- ground at East Lexington has not had its fair share of atten- tion during the past two years Efforts are now being made to secure land adjoining that now owned by the Town so that in the coming year it will be possible to construct two new full- sized tennis courts, transfer the playground equipment to a more attractive location and regrade the ball field. BOARD OF HEALTH After a careful study of the cost of the collection and disposal of garbage after it had been done for the past two years by the Town and the probable increase in that cost as the demands for service continued to come for outlying dis- tricts, it was decided to abandon this work as a municipal pro- ject. A very satisfactory three-year contract has been secured with a resident of a near-by town for the collection and disposal of garbage outside of Lexington, as a result of which there is a net saving to the Town of more than $5000 00 per year and a decided improvement in the service. PUBLIC WORKS In accordance with our report a year ago, we,have com- pleted the purchase of the carbarn property for a Public Works Department We secured title to this property in May. Since then we have proceeded to altar and repair the building to suit the needs of the Town. While we have not completed it as yet, we have all our Public Works Department housed in the building. The Town has appropriated $17,332.42 for alteration and 274 ANNUAL REPORTS repairs and it will cost about $14,000 more to finish the job. When completed the Town will have an excellent layout for its several departments, which if constructed new, would have cost nearly double what it will finally stand the Town PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT The unusual situation of unemployment this year has brought to us many families that under ordinary circumstances would be self-supporting We have carried on the department, in spite of the conditions with but a slight increase in ex- penditure over last year. The total expenditure of aid to 146 persons was$9776.69. Reimbursement was received from cities, towns, the State and individuals in the amount of $2300.20, making a net expense of $7476 49 TERCENTENARY Lexington's participation in the Tercentenary observance of the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was under the direction of a committee of forty-two citizens of which Mr. Harold B. Lamont was the very able and efficient chairman. An appropriation of $3500 was made available for its use by the annual Town Meeting. It was decided to hold no elaborate celebration but to use the funds for extending the hospitality of the Town to the hundreds of people who came to visit the historic shrines in Lexington throughout the year. This was accomplished by the establishment of an attrac- tive Tercentenary headquarters which was open from April 19 - to October 15, by the issuance of 21 historical pamphlets which were available to all visitors and the erection of 16 permanent markers on its important historical spots. Several dignified and commemorative events were spon- sored by the Committee, all of which were well attended by the Town's people and their friends, and were carried out in a man- ner fully in keeping with the best traditions of the Town. Among these were the commemoration of the establishment of the first school house,the battle of Lexington and the ordain- ing of the first pastor. The citizens of the Town should be deeply appreciative of the work of this Committee. CONCLUSION In'conclusion, we wish to thank the citizens of the Town particularly the members of the Town Meeting, for their fair TOWN OP LEXINGTON 275 consideration of the various important recommendations of the Board during the past year and their manifestations of P confidence. We further wish to express our appreciation of the co- operation of the Superintendents and heads of departments in the Town and all employees who have worked faithfully and diligently for the best interests of Lexington. ALBERT H. BURNHAM THEODORE A. CUSTANCE HALLIE C. BLAKE CLARENCE SHANNON ROBERT P.TRASK Selectmen of Lexington. 276 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR • Lexington, Mass., December 30, 1930. fro THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, HEALTH DEPARTMENT fi entlemen I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1930, as Inspector of Slaughtering: G. BUNZEL • Swine 4,856 Veal .. 327 Sheep 261 Cattle 13 A HOLMAN Swine .... .. 390 Veal 2 Cattle •••• 3 Forty-eight (48) swine, 8 veal, 2 cattle were condemned And rendered. Respectfully submitted, GEOGRE A.WARNER, Sla'aghtering Inspector. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 277 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS December 31, 1930. BONORABLID BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to submit the following report for the Park Department for the iyear ending December 31, 1930: BATTLE GREEN This season, besides the usual maintenance procedure of mowing and trimming, the trees on and around this his- torical piece of ground received a thorough and complete overhauling. Five of the larger and older trees, after full consideration, were condemned and removed. This being Massachusett's banner year, and the number of visitors to Lexington being larger than usual, the chance of a windstorm blowing over one of these trees was thought to be too great. During the spring the trees were treated with two tons of Bartlett's tree food, and not withstanding the dry season they fared very well. Another ton of this same tree food should be applied during the coming spring. The ash trees, not only around the parks but also all over the town, show signs of a cancerous growth This being a problem for a tree expert, the Shade Tree Department should be given sufficient money to combat this plague. It is nearly time that the Battle Green was regraded. This is a serious proposition, and is receiving the deepest con- sideration It is this department's suggestion that fresh loam be raked in each spring for the next few years. This would build up and nourish the land, but would not spoil the looks or prevent the use of the Battle Green. 2718 ANNUAL REPORTS BUCKMAN TAVERN GROUNDS The grounds around the Tavern looked very well during 9 the past year, considering the small amount of loam that was used on it in 1915. With the application of a liberal amount of fertilizer during the coming year, the department feels that the Tavern grounds can be kept in first class condition. Dur- ing the fall the Field and Garden Club started plans to restore the original shrubbery beds, with the intention of improving the looks of the grounds. In the budget of 1931 money has been requested for the purpose of repainting the cottage and the barn The last time this was done was in 1925. Both the barn and the cottage are badly in need of paint at the present time. BELFRY HILL The hill at the present time, while far from being in the condition that it will be in a few years,is something of a credit to the town. The Old Belfry was stained and clapboards were - added during the past season Approximately three hundred feet of fencing was replaced, and about three hundred and fifty feet more should be placed along the Nickerson line dur- ing the coming season. The Tree Department again cut and trimmed the underbrush. They did a fine job and this depart- ment extends its sincere thanks There is a bad crop of poison ivy on this hill which has been eliminated about fifty per cent in the past two years. Mr. Blake has kindly given to the de- partment enough shrubbery to place around the Belfry Some parts of the hill were not disturbed as the childreTr derive a great deal of pleasure coasting and skiing there dur- ing the winter months. The hill is ideal for these sports and at the same time is one of the few safe places where the chil- dren may play HASTINGS PARK For years the question of how this park should be graded so as not to spoil its natural beauty has been before the town It has been a problem too great and too costly to be carried out in any one year, as it would acquire heading all the drain- age from Lincoln Street and Massachusetts Avenue into the ditch that runs through the Robinson property, and this was not the logical thing to do. In 1929 a pipe drain was laid through the playground. This drain emptied into Vine Brook giving a chance to connect all drains on Lincoln Street A TOWN OF LEXINGTON 279 pipe was also laid to a low point in the park land, so now all drains on the playground side of Massachusetts Avenue drain into Vine Brook. This work was done at a very low cost. From the construction on Hill Street in the fall of 1929, about 4000 yards of filling was dumped at Hastings Park. About 3000 yards of gravel and about 1500 yards of loam from the Massachusetts Avenue construction were also dumped in the same place. With 1500 more yards of filling from around the new town yards and material from other sources, totaling approximately 9000 yards of filling and 1800 yards of loam the Hastings Park problem was solved at a cost of $3000.00. In the budget of 1931 no provision has been made for sidewalks around the Park, as this should come under the supervision of the Superintendent of Sidewalks and Streets It was found necessary to wall around some of the trees because of the grading. In the coming year more trees should be set out in the now vacant spots, in order to improve the beauty of the park It was suggested at one time to make a public dump of this park, but this department feels that everyone will agree that the improvement as made is satisfactorily permanent EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND This playground was used considerably this past year not only by the children but also by the older people. It was not an unusual thing to see from one to two hundred people enjoying themselves there. This shows that a town cannot have too large a playground There should be plenty of room so that other games may be played while a baseball game is in progress The Adams School will in all probability build an adds tion during the coming year. This means that the playground apparatus will have to be removed from its present location. Under the above condition we do not think it is too soon for the town to secure about 41/2 acres of land from the Stone property this year By doing this now the board could use the gravel that will come from the excavation of the new ad- dition to the school. There would be about enough of this ma- terial to bring the low area to grade with the rest of the field, and leave 1/2 acre for flooding in the winter so the children will have a place to skate. 2$0 ANNT A[, REPORTS REPORT OF EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND Summer of 1930 The East Lexington Playground opened July 31, 19,30, and had a nine week session, closing August 30, 1930 There were one hundred and twenty-five children registered, and we had an average of forty children each day. The Playground week was five and one half days. Every Monday and Thursday, the East Lexington Playground chil- dren spent the entire day at the Center grounds, where they received special instructions in swimming. The other three and a half days were spent at their own playground where all kinds of games, sports, and handcraft were taught Special singing games and kindergarten craft were taught the younger children, while the older ones had their individual sports. The boys had a ball team, and played several outside games, and the girls had a squash ball team, which competed with the Center squash ball team. They also had tournaments, which lasted most of the summer, such as croquet, tennis, and marbles Many other various games were taught, and the chil- dren showed great ability in putting on several stunts, for which prizes were awarded. Both boys and girls showed great enthusiasm in the hand- craft work. Fourteen different articles were made by both boys and girls of all ages Articles made are as follows: Bay weaving, making sun huts, rabbit pencils, funny face pencils, furniture making, painting on glass, Colonial lace pictures, modernistic jar work, sealing wax craft, Italian-Guesso work, scrap books, ring making,bead weaving and making dolls' hats. All finished articles were put on exhibition on Field Day. Each article accepted counted five points m the contest. Each child was marked so many points accordingly Attendance 20— Sportsmanship and Helpfulness 30—Participation 40—Hand- - craft 5 points each article. Points were also awarded for ad- vancement in swimming, and for events on field day The field day took place at the close of the playground season. At the close of all events on the field day two silver cups were presented,one to Center playground and one to East Lexington playground. Letters were also awarded. Eileen Cotter was awarded the East Lexington silver cup, having the largest number of points She also received a play- ground letter. Her points totaled 162. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 281 George Schlechte was awarded a letter. His points totaled 151. This closed the playground season for 1930, and it proved to be one of the most successful seasons we eN er had Submitted by, GERTRTJDE M. WESTLAKE, East Leoangton Plapgi nand Superimsor. CENTER PLAYGROUND TENNIS COURTS Two new courts were constructed and resurfaced with Macasphalt The construction of Courts by this process bene fits the players and at the same time saves the maintainance and cost that would have to be undergone if the ordinary courts were made. The remaining four courts should be resurfaced with the same material during the coming year. By using this material the playing season is extended two months longer as the courts hold up better under unfavorable weather condi tions. The fence surrounding the courts has been painted and rewired We understand that the courts are used a great deal by out of town players, this we check whenever possible as it is understood that the courts are for the people of Lexington. ROADS The Highway Department did a fine job at the main en- trance to the playground at Clark Street, with a five foot side- walk on the field side This will be of great benefit to those going in and out of the field. In order to make a fifty foot road where it crosses Vine Brook it was necessary to lay fifty five feet of four foot concrete pipe. This gives a start toward covering over the brook at this point where it runs through the playground. Until this is done it will be nearly impossible to make this end of the field presentable. GRANDSTAND Again it is necessary to bring up the condition of this grandstand or bleachers Every year $75 to$100 must be spent for repairs The reason for this annual outlay of money is very simple. This piece of property is situated very low and the moisture hangmg over the field every night makes a con- dition very bad for any wooden structure It is not too soon to think of a concrete stand with lockers and showers under- 282 ANNUAL REPORTS heath. Mr Howard Custance has graciously consented to draw up plans that would answer the purpose. SWIMMING POOL The pool opened June 21, 1930, and closed September 1, 1930. During this time the pool was used by 864 people, or in other words one out of every eleven persons living in Lex- ington bathed in the pool during the season. When the pool was used by the boys the average was in the morning 28 and in the afternoon 30. When used by the girls the average was in the morning 28 in the afternoon 29. The average was not so large during the last two weeks in August being 15 boys and 13 girls. In all probability there will be a change in the hours next year so that the women will have a chance to use the pool early in the afternoon. Mr. Abell and his assistants did a fine job not only at the pool, but on the playground as well About 331-3 per cent of the children that came to the playgrounds did not use the pool, but a change is expected during the coming year. Special classes were held for all those who wanted them. All lessons were given after play- ground hours. This plan is satisfactory for adults, but do not advise it for children. It was impossible to put in hot water for the showers, as the appropriation was not large enough. The loam inside the fence, around the pool, was removed and replaced with baby sand. A concrete base was put in around the entire pool. Some grading was done and shrubbery was added When the grading on the east side of the pool is fin- ished, the grading will be complete. The Park Department extends its appreciation to the Board of Trade for their financial assistance and takes this opportunity to thank them and all those who assisted at the Lexington Community Field Day LEXINGTON COMMUNITY DAY FUND EXPENDITURES 1928, 1929, 1930 Sept. 5, 1928 H L Spooner Supply Co.. $600 00 Oct. 23, 1928 Lexington Contracting Co. (Ralph Roberts) 500.00 Nov 2, 1929 Jesse Curra, Sand & Gravel Contracting 85 00 July 5, 1930 Newton Awning Company 85 00 July 5, 1930 Beacon Equipment Company 200 00 July 5, 1930 Braman,Dow&Company... 66 50 $1,536.50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 283 PLAY POND AND SKATING RINK The department is asking for enough money next season to finish this proposition. This rink will not be very big, but will accommodate about one hundred children and will be safe for anyone The department is grading all the park land with the idea of draining, so it makes a difficult and unsatisfactory job trying to flood any of it for a skating rink. The following is a list of permanent improvements ac- complished this past year• The pipe line fence has been ex- tended 450 feet,400 feet of 15 inch pipe drain,two catch basins, 250 feet of 6 inch pipe, and 2 gates for skating rink were added. ® Two acres on the lower end of the field were graded and seeded, and mowed three times. The field suffered a great deal be- • cause of the dry season, so this made it necessary to reloam the infield in the fall. Twelve trees were planted and relocated. TOWN MEADOW AND PUMPING STATION The department is again asking to have the two wells back of the pumping station protected with a fence. This is a very important as the water from these two wells supplies the swimming pool and also the skating rink For an expenditure of$800.00 it will be possible to connect all the pipes in number nine well. This will be of great benefit to the town as it will save connecting on the Lincoln Street water main which would cost a great deal more After the Highway Department moves from the pumping station to the town yards there will be a lot of cleamng to do around it. It is the intention of the depart- ment when this is done to use it for a town nursery. We will now present Mr Abell's report: 284 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON CENTER PLAYGROUND REPORT 1930 The Lexington Center Pla3 ground opened on Monday, June 23, 1930, and closed on Saturday, August 30, 1930, mak- ing a season of ten weeks. At the pla3 ground there were 215 • registered with 150 in regular attendance. The playground attendance improved by the new swimming pool Many chil- dren, attracted by the pool, became interested in the play- ground activities leading to their regular attendance. At the swimming pool there were registered with an average attend- ance, on pleasant days, of 145. This summer it was possible, by having four instructors, to carry on a program of activities both at the pool and on the playground during the same hours This gave every boy and girl a chance to take part in all activities Two instructors took charge of the pool, one taking attendance and general charge, the other giving instructions, while the other two or- ganized games and taught activities on the playground. At various hours during the day the instructors at the pool changed with those on the playground giving the children an opportumty to have contact with every instructor in all activi- ties On two days a week the East Lexington playground, in charge of Miss Westlake, joined ours in playground and pool program. This gave Miss Westlake an opportunity to assist our instructors in handwork, at which she is very adept. The playground week consisted.of five and one-half days The pool was open Saturday afternoon for adults only. At the pool we have worked out an efficient system of car- ing for each child. A card system classifying each child accord- ing to his swimming ability has been carefully arranged by Mr John Garrity, Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds This system not only insured the safety of all children who might try to exceed their swimming ability, by going beyond their depth, but also barred all who endeavored to gain ad- mission without being a resident of Lexington The swimming system which we used is one which I have evolved through TOWN OF LEXINGTON 286 experimentation and study in four or five years of camp and community swimming experience. This program includes a series of fish tests dividing the children into groups according to their swimming ability with appropriate buttons for each group. This is really a three to five-year program covering a progression in swimming instruction, starting with a beginner and advancing to expert swimmer. This swimming course is based upon fundamental swimming strokes, diving, and life- saving. The beginner starts in the wading pool and gradually progresses into the shallow end of the big pool and then to the deep end with free use of diving boards. There is always some- thing to work for, from beginner to advanced swimmer, each child striving to advance one more step. during the season there was great advancement in all tests. Everyone who came at all regularly to the pool advanced at least one class and many advanced several. Besides this 34, learned to swim, 7 passed Red Cross swimmers' test, 2 passed Red Cross Junior Life-Saving Test, and 40 passed Red Cross Beginner Test. During the season a system of playground awards was originated. The awarding of points was based upon attend- ance, sportmanship, and participation. This system proved most successful in stimulating interest in playground activi- ties. Any boy or girl obtaining 150 points received a play- ground letter A different letter is given each year, "L" the . first, "C" the second, and "P" the third, and "ELP" for East Lexington Taking each youngster a period of three years to earn the entire insigna. The boy or girl on each playground with the highest number of points is given a cup presented by the Lexington Recreation Association. By the awarding of these cups and letters a keen interest and spirited rivalry has been aroused among the playground children. Special days were held on the playground throughout the summer. These included such activities as swimming meets, doll carriage parades, picnic lunches, treasure hunts, competi- tion between the Center and East Lexington Playgrounds, stunts, and the final field day Different weeks during the season tournaments were held at both playgrounds, the champions of each playground being picked to compete at the field day. Contests were carried on in tennis, croquet, kite flying, baseball throwing, marbles, and nail-driving. The game program of'the playground proved very popular Two bays' baseball teams, a junior and senior team, played a number of outside games against the East Lexington play- '286 ANNUAL lfaiol111r ground teams and other teams creating a spirit of friendly rivalry. Also the girls played the East Lexington girls in squash ball Besides this outside competition the boys and girls participated in almost daily games of soccer, kick ball, indoor baseball, squash ball, dodge ball, snatch the hat, relay races,and singing games for the younger girls. The handicraft work held a great deal of interest during the summer. Many articles were made. These included kites, hammocks, scrap-books, sun hats, silhouettes, plaster pictures, eolonial pictures,sealing-wax jars,and numerous other articles. Miscellaneous activities held the attention of the children on the playground. The swings and other apparatus were as popular as ever this year. The sand boxes were equally attrac- tive to the younger children. The croquet, horseshoe and other sets were in use during the greater part of the day As a special feature a boy and girl reporter took charge of a play- ground column in the Lexington Times Minute-Man. The girls' story hour, conducted during the heat of the day, was attended by a large group The field day was the big day in the lives of all the play- ground children There wasn't an idle moment in the whole day. Activities started 10.30 A.M.and lasted until dark, about 8.30 P.M. Throughout the day there was competition between the Center and East Lexington Playgrounds to determine which playground could secure the greater number of points by winning the majority of events These points were totaled every hour and placed upon the score board along with the leading candidates for the cups. The field day marked the closing of the season's points to determine the cup winners and the letter awards and so the individual scores were watched with keen interest. This year's cup winners were Fred Spencer Jr, of the Center Playground and Eileen Cotter of the East Lexington Playground. Those receiving letters were, at Center, John Cupp, Jerome Garrity, Francis Rocque, Fred Spencer, Peter Welch, Dorothy Cumming, Helen Mills, at East Lexing- ton Eileen Cotter and George Schlicter. Outstanding events of the field day were: Morning—Pet, dog, doll and bicycle show, tournament finals, picnic lunch.—Afternoon—Track meet, stunts, games, novelty races, corn roast.—Evening—Exercise drill, novelty races, playground swimming demonstration and meet and older boys' swimming meet Prizes were awarded by Mr. Hallie C. Blake. The field day proved a fitting close to a successful and happy Playground season. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 287 Mr Garrity has asked me to make suggestions for next year. I will.simply list them. 1. Two field days—one in July, grand finale in August. 2 Chlorine system in pool 3. Warm Showers 4 Early afternoon swimming period for women 5 Changes in swimming advancement program, as noted In swimming book. 6. More time for Life Saving. The general feeling on the playground among both children and instructors was that everyone had enjoyed a profitable summer of instruction and fun. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD E ABELL. ROLLINS PARK In the fall this park was graded and seeded The bank in the rear was left unfinished until the spring. In the spring bitter sweet and matrimonial vine are to be planted,this should look very attractive. BOWMAN PARK In the summer the Tree Department cleaned up all the underbrush on this park. This park would be a fine place for the Boys and Girl Scouts to work out an old fashioned and rock garden. The financial statement for this department will be found in the Town Auditor's Report. In conclusion again I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen,Superintendent of Public Works, Board of Trade and the heads of all the Public Works Depart- ment. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, • Sept of Parks and Playgrounds. • 288 ANNUAI. REPORTS YEARLY REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: • The ninth annual report of the Supt. of Public Works is herewith submitted: The several departments of the town have performed their various duties and have made most excellent progress ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT This department has furnished information, surveys and plans for the Board of Selectmen, Board of Survey, Planning Board, State Dept. of Public Works, Middlesex County Com- missioners, Metropolitan Planning Board, Highway Depart meet, Water & Sewer Department. Park Department and As- sessors In the early part of the year, an aerial survey of the entire town was made which will prove of great value to the depart- ment. Surveys and plans of special locations as well as topo graphic plans have been constructed and additional progress in the Block plans has been made. Any information required by other departments is cheer- fully furnished although often interrupting work already in progress. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The relocation and reconstruction of Massachusetts Ave- nue between Lake Street and Marrett Road is one of the out- Towx of LExINGTo" 289 standing improvements made during the year and one most certainly appreciated. The value of this work is $65,117.94, costing the town X25,28156 During the coming year, recon- struction of this street should be continued to Parker Street and that portion between Waltham Street and Winthrop Road should also be rebuilt, removing the old car tracks and com- pleting the entire section through the business district. A survey and relocation of Wood Street has been made and it is hoped that we may be able to rebuild a sufficient amount of the street to make it safer and, at the same time, more comfortable to drive over. No doubt the improvements in this part of the town will cause more building of dwellings and will pay by the increased valuation of property The residential streets can, with proper maintegance, be kept in very good condition, but it is necessary to do a certain amount of work every year to prevent the surfaces from break- ing up and requiring reconstruction. Woburn Street, between Lowell and Utica Streets, has been widened to the lines laid down a. number of years ago and the part widened has been constructed with bituminous ma- cadam. A great amount of traffic passes over this street which will make it necessary to rebuild that part between Mass Avenue and Utica Street as soon as funds can be afforded A part of Hill Street has been widened during the year and it is planned to straighten some of the bad curves. This street will furnish a cut off for traffic from the northern part of the town to those wishing to reach Concord Hill without passing through or near the Center. An extension to Clark Street has been constructed, greatly improving the entrance to the Playground Additional drainage has been constructed in several loca- tions, but much more of this line of work should be done each year as the disposal of surface water presents a more serious problem as the construction of dwellings spreads along the various streets. A considerable area of granolithic sidewalk was con- structed and repaired and quite extensive repairs to the tar concrete sidewalks were made Also a substantial amount of new granite curbing was set in various parts of Mass. Avenue. About 2200 feet of new streets Were accepted by the town 290 ANNUAL REPORTS and have been constructed with bituminous macadam at the - expense of the abutters at a cost of more than $16,000.00 Many new street signs have been erected and metal signs repainted Sixty cement sign posts have been set up during the year. The department has given very efficient service in the work of snow removal. The only return from this work is the con- venience to the citizens in their travel about the town WATER DEPARTMENT A large amount of new work and extensions have been made and a number of the recommendations, made by the En- gineers employed by the town to make a survey of the water works, have been accomplished but still there are several pro- jects yet to be done. The laying of a sixteen inch main in Mass. Avenue added to the volume and pressure all over the town and when this main is completed to Pleasant Street and the additional twelve inch mains constructed, the supply obtainable will not be limited The addition of the stand pipe recommended will be neces- sary to insure adequate distribution. More than five and one-half miles of water mains have been constructed. Forty-eight hydrants have been added to the fire protec tion service. In the outlying districts, there are properties without adequate fire protection, but the area covered is in- creasing year by year yielding substantial reduction in insur- ance rates SEWER DEPARTMENT 2743 linear feet of public sewers have been constructed. Many properties to which the public sewers are available have not taken advantage of this convenience by making house connections I believe that all properties abutting any street in which a public sewer is constructed and into which the property can be drained should be obliged to connect with such sewer. PARK DEPAREMENT With the money provided, a great amount of work was accomplished by this department. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 291 Hastings Park has been drained, filled and graded and adds another beauty spot to our town. The Playground near Lincoln Street has been filled and graded and also drained, making a marked improvement over the old dump that was formerly in this place. The construc- tion of Clark Street Extension adds materially to the appear- ance of the entrance to the Playground. Two additional tennis courts have been constructed. Improvements were made at Robbins Park, Tower Park, and East Lexington Playground. OTHER DEPARTMENTS The demands on the Police Department have been care- fully looked after by the department and very satisfactory service given within the faculties provided. The Moth and Shade Tree Departments have attended to the various duties required in an efficient and satisfactory man- ner and all work that could be accomplished with the means at hand has been done. The various inspectors have responded to their many duties in a manner very satisfying, in so far as I have been informed, and for the best interests of the Town. The change from municipal collection of garbage to the collection by contract, I find is working out to the general satisfaction of all citizens receiving this service The establishment of the new Public Works Building and the housing of the different departments under one roof will, I believe, work for more efficient and economical operation in all departments The value of haying the entire Public Works in one place cannot be estimated, but as time goes on there is no doubt but this will prove to be a great factor of saving to the Town and it will certainly be more satisfactory to know that the equipment and stock is iziafely housed rather than to be scattered over various parts of the Town. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM S. SCUM MAN, Supt. of Pub ho Works. 292 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Lexington, Massachusetts, December 31, 1930. THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Sirs: The work of the Highway Department has been carried on this year in a thorough and comprehensive manner. Be- cause of the limited appropriation a policy of maintenance was adopted rather than of new construction. The following streets were resurfaced• Concord Avenue all Edgewood Road all Winter Street " Mass. Avenue portion Baker Avenue " Spring Street " Pleasant Street " Lowell " " Middle Pt tt Burlington St. It The following streets were gravelled and given dust treat- ment: Blossom street all Grove Street all Allen " " East Street portion School I f PtReed " Center PP 0 North " Old County Rd " The following streets were gravelled throughout: Weston Street Shade Street Westview " Miscellaneous work as required for maintenance was done on all outlying streets as well as on the main thoroughfares. I TOWN OF LEXINGTON 293 Taft Avenue and Clark Street Extension were reconstructed as were portions of Bertwell Road and Fottler Avenue. Storm drains were constructed on Follen Road, Grove Street, Bert- well Road, Old County Road and Massachusetts Avenue near Arlington line. On Woburn Street a dangerous curve was eliminated by widening the Street, building a retaining wall and resurfacing the roadway Similar work was done on Hill Street Some work has been done on Wood Street preparatory to rebuilding. During the year two new Ford Trucks were purchased to replace original equipment now worn out A sand spreader was added to our equipment for covering Tarvia and ice, mak- ing it possible to sand practically all streets in town during treacherous ice conditions Snow fence totaling 10,000 feet is now in use, having been increased by 1200 feet this year The new Public Works Building is now in use providing adequate housing for equipment. This centralization elimi- nates lost time and co-ordinates the equipment. For the coming year the Department will need a grader for spreading gravel and aiding in snow removal. To assist m relieving unemployment, a great many addi- tional men were engaged on snow work during the past sea- son. The townspeople appreciated the extension of this service as did those benefited. This fact should not be overlooked in considering the expenditure for snow removed this year and in estimating the appropriation for 1931. Due recognition is here made of the co-operation of other departments and of the faithful service of the Highway De- partment personnel Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. WHITE, Supt. of Streets. 294 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen• I herewith submit my report of the Water and Sewer De- partments for the year ending December 31, 1930 The major projects of the year were as follows• WATER CONSTRUCTION We laid two thousand five hundred and ninety feet (2590') of sixteen inch (16") water pipe in Massachusetts Avenue from the Arlington line to Child's garage. In connection with this project a new 16" meter and connection was provided by the Metropolitan Water Commissioners at no cost to us After the completion of this work and the pipe line was put in service, the following results were obtained: increase of eleven feet (11') in the elevation of the water in our standpipe; increase of pressure at hydrants in various locations, as follows: Pressure Location Old New Westview Cemetery near Bedford Line.............. 86 lb 107 lb. Oakmount Circle 24 " 30 " Eliot Road near Bennington Road 56 " 63 " Percy Road near Eustis Street ... 59 " 68 " Hill Top Avenue 50 " 61 " Prospect Hill Road near Lord's.. 43 " 53 " Shade Street at Spring Street ... .... .. 27 " 50 " Shade Street near Cary Farm 53 " 6$ " Butler Avenue near Baker Avenue. ... .. 31 " 56 " Mass. Ave. opposite Charles Street 103 " 106 " Cedar Street near Mass. Ave. 37 " 53 " Massachusetts Avenue near Sullivan's .... 36 " 54 " TOWN OF LEXINGTON 295 During the extension of this water pipe numerous im- provements were made in our system along the line of the work, as follows. the four inch ((4") main at Sylvia Street formerly being supplied through the old four inch (4") main in Massa- chusetts Avenue was connected with the new sixteen inch (16") main; a ten inch (10") connection was provided for a future extension in Bow Street; a section of four inch (4") pipe be- tween Charles Street and Bowker Street was taken out; at Charles Street the six inch (6") pipe which was supplied through a four inch (4") pipe in Massachusetts Avenue was connected with the new sixteen inch (16") pipe; two new hydrants were installed on this line, one about opposite the Lexington Inn, and the other on the westerly side of Massa- chusetts Avenue between Sylvia Street and Hibbert Street. Concerning this improvement the following letter is self- explanatory. METCALF&EDDY Engineers STAPLER BUILDING Boston, Mass. August 27, 1930. Mr.Albert A.Ross, Superintendent, Lexington Water Works, Lexington, Mass. Dear Mr. Ross: I am glad to learn that the Town of Arlington has pro- vided a new 16-in. main pipe from the Arlington line to the point where the old 10-in. pipe in Massachusetts Ave connected to the 12-in. in the neighborhood of the Child's garage, and also that a new connection with the Metropolitan pipe at the Arling- ton line has been provided. These constitute the most import- ant improvement to the Lexington!water system of any which could be undertaken and doubtless will show the most marked improvement in conditions, except perhaps in the immediate vicinity of the standpipe where less effect will be noticed, al- though no doubt there will be noticeable improvement. The old 10-in pipe was laid in 1 894 and is, therefore, 36 Years old. We have no definite information as to its interior condition but there can be no doubt that it is seriously ob- 296 ANNT_TAL REPORTS structed by tuberculation, reducing the area and increasing the roughness of the pipe Computations based on the assumed condition indicate that in the distance of approximately half a mile from the Arlington line to the 12-in pipe, the loss of pressure corresponding to a rate of flow of 700,000 gallons per day (485 gal. per min.) would be 4 8 lb per sq in, and if the rate were as high as 1,500,000 gallons per day (1,040 gal. per min.) the pressure loss in this length would be approxi- mately 28 lb. per sq. in Since the quantity required to fight a bad fire might be 2,000 or 2,500 gal. per min. it is obvious that this pipe alone is absolutely inadequate to supply the re- quired water from the Metropolitan system. By contrast, it appears that the loss of pressure in ap- proximately half a mile through the old 10-in and the new 16-in. pipe would be only about 0.13 lb. per sq. in for a flow of 700,000 gal. per day, 0.5 lb. per sq. in. for a flow of 1,500,000 gal per day and 4.9 lb. for a flow of 5,000,000 gal. per day (3,470 gal per min ) These figures take no account of the loss of pressure through the connections with the Metropolitan pipes. The old arrangement involved a number of right angle changes of direc- tion and must have involved an appreciable loss of pressure even at low rates of flow, and would have made large drafts absolutely impossible Definite figures for the loss under the new conditions can not be given but there can be no doubt that large quantities of water could be drawn without causing ma- terial loss of pressure. The average rate of draft for the year 1929 was 657,000 gal per day, and for the month of July, 1930, it was 888,000 gal. per day. With the latter quantity the loss of pressure in the old 10-in- pipe would have been about 71/2 lb. per sq. in. With the two pipes it will be only about 0 2 lb. per sq. in., an amount which could not be detected by the ordinary pressure gage Very truly yours, • METCALF & EDDY, CWS/J. By Clarence W. Sherman. Upon application of the County Commissioners a twelve inch (12") water pipe was laid in Pleasant Street from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Concord Avenue and a ten inch (10") Water pipe from Concord Avenue to the County property line on Walnut Street, a distance of eight thousand two hundred thirty-eight feet (8238'). The guaranty on this extension will TOWN OF LEXINGTON 297 be paid by the County Commissioners. As there was no water pipe in Pleasant Street between Watertown Street and Con- cord Avenue, three new consumers have been added to our water takers as a result of this work. Incidentally, this ex- • tension has materially helped our system. The next project of importance was the extension of two thousand five hundred seventy (2570') feet of twelve inch (12") pipe in Lowell Street from Porter's greenhouses to East Street. By vote of the Town, this extension was made without a guaranty. We laid six thousand eight hundred seventy-seven feet (6877') of eight (8) and ten (10) inch pipe in Wood Street from Massachusetts Avenue to the Holton property. This pipe was laid on the new lines that have been recently established on Wood Street. In order to accomplish this it was necessary to widen Wood Street in various places This widening cost was paid out of the appropriation for the Wood Street ex- tension. During the year twenty-nine thousand six hundred eighty- one feet (29,681') of water pipe was laid, as follows: Location Distance Size Allen Street 710 ft. 8 ft. Baker Avenue 135 " 6 " Bowker Street .. 269 " 6 " Cherry Street 85 " 6 " Concord Avenue . . 310 " 12 " East Street (Lowell St. easterly) 645 " 6 " East Street (to Grant Street) 1381 " 12 " Eaton Road 150 " 6 " Fottler Avenue . 990 " 8 " Gleason Road ... 110 " 6 " Hinchey Road 1494 " 8 " Homestead Street ... 225 " 6 " Lowell Street (East northerly) 475 " 8 " Lowell Street (Porter's to East St.) 2570 " 12 " Mass Avenue (Arlington line to Child's) 2590 " 16 " Mass Avenue (Arlington line to Child's) 4 " 12 " Mass.Avenue (Arlington line to Child's) 40 " 8 Pleasant Street . . 6225 " 12 " Pleasant Street .. . .. 22 " 16 " PIeasant Street 8 " 8 ,. Pleasant Street . 98 " 6 " School Street 890 " 8 " School Street ..... 16 " 6 " 298 ANNUAL REPORTS Location Distance Size Taft Avenue 440 " 6 " Tucker Avenue .. 228 " 6 " Vaille Avenue .. .. 76 " 6 " Valley Road . .. . 830 " 6 " Walnut Street 1575 " 10 " Wood Street 4400 " 10 " Wood Street 2477 " 8 " Wood Street ........ . .. 185 " 6 „ Total ... .. 29681- " Cost of Construction .. $122,566.-40 Average cost of Laying 6"—$2 99 8"— 2.52 10"— 3.29 12"— 3.48 16"— 4.33 All the above work was performed by our own labor forces, no contracts being let excepting for trench excavation Most of the excavation for 6" pipe was done by hand, which accounts for this cost beging higher than the cost of laying the 8" pipe. RECOMMENDATIONS I would recommend that the following dead ends be con- nected during the coming year. Bertwell Road School Street Bowker Street Oak Street Grant Street Vine Street EXTENT OF PIPING SYSTEM The total extent of water pipe at the present time is as follows: 1.6"... 2610 ft. 12" 26771 " 10" 11776 " 8" 52351 " 6" 184079 „ 4" 27890 " Total 305477 " HYDRANTS During the year forty-eight (48) hydrants were installed, as follows: Allen Street near new school 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 299 Baker Avenue at end 1 Bowker Street near Mass.Avenue 1 Cherry Street at end 1 East Street, five (5) as follows Near Burnham's Drive ... 5 Near Fisk's • At Grant Street 50 ft east of Lowell Street At Bunzell's Drive Eaton Road at end . . ....... 1 Pottier Avenue . 2 Hinchey Road 3 Lowell Street 3 Massachusetts Avenue as follows At Lexington Inn. .. .. 1 Between Hibbert and Sylvia 1 Pleasant Street as follows• Near Massachusetts Avenue . 1 Between Watertown Street and Concord Avenue 5 School Street 2 Taft Avenue . . 2 Tucker Avenue 1 Valley Road .. • 2 Walnut Street 2 Wood Street 13 Total 48 Total number in use ... .. . . 425 I recommend that the work of replacing all two nozzle hydrants be continued. Two nozzle hydrants in the following locations have been replaced with three nozzle hydrants: Five Forks Curve Street WATER MAINTENANCE Valves Due to the fact that we have been busy on construction work during the year it has been impossible to give the valves and hydrants in Town the usual inspection. We shall begin immediately to do this work, however. Meters Seventy-seven (77) new meters have been installed, mak- ing a total of two thousand three hundred and forty-two (2342) in service During the year one hundred ninety-six (196) re- 300 ANNUAL REPORTS placements have been made. Two hundred sixteen (216) meters have been overhauled and repaired. Services Seventy-seven (77) new services have been installed and thirty-eight (38) renewals have been made. The following prices for the installation of services have been established: From curb to inside cellar wall: 1"cement lined pipe .. $1.50 per foot - 13 " „ „ 1.65 " 1%" )t ,/ „ .... 1.75 „ !, 2" St ., Pt 190 " " If the excavation from curb to cellar wall is done by owner, the charge is one-half of the above rates. Ledge encountered in the excavation is paid for as an extra. MONTHLY AVERAGE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER IN GALLONS PER CAPITA Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1906 71 73 70 68 74 74 96 88 76 74 65 54 1907 68 72 73 70 72 82 85 105 76 65 62 51 1908 48 56 51 58 75 109 105 83 91 70 65 51 1909 48 52 59 64 69 84 101 90 75 62 55 50 1910 58 65 59 72 78 73 119 94 85 84 71 75 1911 63 64 64 67 82 80 115 93 81 75 77 62 1912 70 75 79 80 83 101 107 74 66 57 56 56 1913 52 55 55 63 60 68 86 82 76 66 63 60 1914 59 60 58 60 77 93 73 63 75 66 63 60 1915 61 58 58 60 63 80 63 63 70 68 62 60 1916 58 60 62 64 69 71 73 81 76 75 69 65 1917 63 65 69 67 72 77 93 90 74 73 71 70 1918 77 114 106 87 92 94 89 87 76 64 63 58 1919 56 58 66 59 62 79 76 68 65 64 61 62 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 1928 68 65 67 69 75 79 84 87 80 79 78 77 1929 78 78 67 84 74 89 108 86 77 69 69 62 1930 61 65 65 67 79 82 79 82 79 71 59 55 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 301 MOVEMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT The Debt movement up to the present time is as follows: Added Paid Net Debt 1896-Original bond issue ... .... .. $200,000.00 1896 $10,000 210,000 00 1897.... ... ... .. $1,000 209,000.00 1898 10,000 1,000 218,000 00 1899 . ... .. ., 2,000 216,000 00 1900 2,000 214,000 00 1901.. .. . 10,000 2,000 222,000.00 1902 1 5,000 3,000 224,000.00 1903 53,000 4,000 273,000.00 1904 8,200 264,000.00 1905 5,200 8,200 261,800.00 1906 2,000 19,300 244,500.00 1907 18,300 226,200.00 1908.... 13,000 161,700 223,500.00 19098,600 16,700 215,400.00 1910 . .. . .. 17,900 197,500 00 1911............... 16,000 17,000 195,600.00 1912 32,000 18,900 208,700 00 1913.... 4,800 21,700 191,800.00 1914 8,500 22,900 177,400.00 1915 4,000 19,400 162,000.00 1916 .... . 3,000 20,400 144,600.00 19174,000 21,500 127,200.00 1918... .: .... .. . . 19,700 107,500.00 1919.. . .. . 18,200 89,300 00 1920 9,000 15,700 82,600 00 1921 20,000 17,700 84,900 00 1922 12,800 19,700 78,000 00 1923 1,750 24,500 55,250 00 1924 22,000 17,700 84,900.00 1925 1 22,000 34,500 95,450.00 1926.... 39,300 28,500 106,250 00 1927 35,000 32,800 108,450 00 1928 . .. 31,000 29,500 110,650.00 1929..... . . ........ 30,000 32,450 107,500 00 1930 ... 155,000 20,500 242,000.00 Amount to be paid in 1931.... . .. 32,000.00 302 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE A 1929 and Prior Items Outstanding Outstanding Jan. 1, 1930 Collected Abated Jan 1, 1931 $17,545 21 $8,904.01 $654 87 $7,986.33 1930 Items Outstanding Committed Collected Abated Jan.1,1931 Services $2,727 58 $2,198.77 $77 62 $451.19 Hydrants 5,670 00 5,670 00 Guarantees 4,492.88 2,837.53 1,655.35 Repairs .. .. 139.28 130 47 1.00 7.81 Accrued Interest 70 83 70 83 Miscellaneous 2,465 22 2,214 98 3.75 246 49 Rates 55,770 64 50,034.31 374 85 5,36148 Totals . $71,336.43 $63,156 89 $457.22 $7,722 32 Grand Totals .... $88,881 64 $72,060 90 $1,112.09 $15,708 65 SCHEDULE B Detail of maintenance and operating expenses: Maintenance Metropolitan Water Tax $21,240 21 Transfer to Maturing Debt 12,300 00 Interest on Debt 5,205.00 Sundries 321.16 Labor .. 17,857.48 Maintenance of Automobiles 1,660 37 Freight .. 87 36 Miscellaneous Stock 417.74 Equipment & Repairs 721.79 Insurance 4.72 Pipe & Fittings 2,543.23 Salaries . 3,182.84 Shop and Office 1,743.98 Rent . . . . 1,305 00 Vacation Pay Roll 1,401 63 Total $69,992 51 Receipts Appropriation $70,000.00 $70,000 00 TOWN OP' LEXINGTON 303 Expenditures Schedule B $69,992.51 Balance on hand January 1, 1931 7.49 $70,000 00 SCHEDULE C Construction Labor . . $27,117 94 Fittings 11,244 51 Large Iron Pipe 30,146.30 Meters . .. 2,587.43 Hydrants .. ... 2,187 84 • Leadite . .... 1,817.24 Lead Pipe .. . 42 00 Automobiles 1,190 01 Rental of Equipment & Contracts 29,755 57 Miscellaneous Stock 3,466 43 Freight ...... 4,907 83 Trucking 672.06 Tools & Equipment . . .. 1,500.00 Sundries . . 4,469.84 Total $121,105.20 Receipts 1929 Balance $27,767 22 Authorizations .... 105,000 00 $132,767 22 Expenditures Schedule C .. $121,105.20 Balance on hand January 1, 1931 ... . .. 11,662.02 $132,767 22 • SEWER DEPARTMENT Construction During the year the sewer system has been extended as follows: Location No of Peet Size Cliffe Avenue .... 185 8" Pottier Avenue . .. 1413 8" Hillcrest Avenue .. 121 8" Mass. Ave.from Child's to Bowker St. 638 8" Oakland Street ... . . 83 8" Theresa Avenue ... 303 8" Total , .. . 2743 304 ANNUAL REPORTS Cost of construction $10,356.94 Average cost per foot $3 77 All the above work was performed by our own labor forces. Where advisable trench machinery-was hired. SCHEDULE A 1929 and Prior Items Outstanding Outstanding Jan. 1, 1930 Collected Abated Jan. 1, 1931 $3,085.96 $1,033 79 $436.36 $1,615 81 1930 Items Outstanding Committed Collected Abated Jan 1,1931 Services .. .. . . $3,378 49 $2,821.73 $68 68 $488.08 Rentals 3,834 35 3,181.99 43 05 609 31 Miscellaneous ........... 46 31 13 00 33.31 Totals $7,259.15 $6,016 72 $111.73 $1,130.70 Grand Totals $10,345 11 $7,050.51 $548 09 $2,746.51 SCHEDULE B Sewer Maintenance Labor $4,239.80 Maintenance of Automobiles 2,496 52 Stock .. 175 80 Equipment and Repairs 2,924 64 Miscellaneous 74 33 Shop & Office . . .... 662.99 Insurance .. .. 4.71 Salaries 1,260 00 Freight . . 4169 Trucking .. 10 70 Return .. .. 4.54 Sand, Cement and Brick 155.72 Rent 550.90 Total .. $12,601 44 Receipts Appropriation .. $12,700.00 $12,700 00 Expenditures Schedule B .. . $12,601 44 Balance on hand January 1, 1931 98 56 $12,700.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 305 SCHEDULE C Sewer Construction Labor $9,218 39 Contracts 2,392 11 Sand, Cement & Brick 671.81 Equipment & Repairs 1,284.50 Miscellaneous 114.63 Insurance • 2,005 98 Freight .. 539 71 Pipe ... 645 95 Auto & Trucking 1,233 52 Office 1 05 Miscellaneous Stock . . ... 340.39 Total $18,448.04 Receipts 1929 Balance $273 64 Appropriations & Transfers 27,500.00 $27,773.64 Expenditures Schedule C . . . . $18,448 04 Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1931 9,325 60 $27,773.64 BROOKS The sum of $759.64 has been expended for the clearing of brooks. In conclusion, I might say a word about the new Pubhc Works Building which we moved into on December 31, 1930. Prior to the Town's acquisition of this building, the Water and Sewer Department was paying rent in three different loca- tions for the housing of equipment and the storage of material This was very unsatisfactory as our stock and equipment was scattered. The new building is so arranged that everything is under one roof. When completed, this building will probably be one of the best equipped Water Works shops in the State. I wish to gratefully acknowledge the co-operation of the Town Officials and the employees of the Water and Sewer Department. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT A Ross, Supt. Water and Sewer Dept.. 306 ANNUAL REPORTS TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Annual Report for Year 1930 To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen. I herewith submit my report as Tax Collector for the year 1930: 1929 Taxes Uncollected January 1, 1930 $195,179.91 Collected in 1930 . . . $182,560.21 Abated in 1930 2,193.03 Tax liens held by Town 9,324.29 Uncollected January 1, 1931 ... .. .... 1,102 38 1.95,179.91 Highway Betterment uncollected Jan. 1, 1930 1,937 45 Collected in 1930 .. .. ... . . .. . $ 1,&50 24 Tax liens held by Town 29 05 Abated in 1930 20.87 Uncollected January 1, 1931 37.29 1,937 45 Sewer Frontage uncollected January 1, 19303,346.68 Collected in 1930 .. . $ 1,304 81 Abated in 1930 . .. 636 67 Tax liens held by Town 144.14 Uncollected January 1, 1931 1,261.06 3,346.68 Sidewalk tax uncollected January 1, 1930. 134 63 Collected in 1930 $ 134.63 134 63 TOWN Or LEXINGTON 307 1930 Taxes Amount committed October 1, 1930. .. $670,298 69 Amount 'committed December 31, 1930 1,08312 Total amount committed $671,381.81 Amount collected to January 1, 1931 $451,724 77 Abated in 1930 5,872 36 Uncollecteld January 1, 1931 ... 213,784.68 $671,381 81 Highway Betterment tax for 1930 .... 9,662 56 Highway Betterment tax committed Dec. 81, 1930 ... 9 84 $9,672.39 Amount collected to January 1, 1931 $4,122 98 Amount abated to January 1, 1931 5 43 Uncollected January 1, 1931 . . 5,543 98 9,672 39 Sewer Frontage Tax for 1930 . 5,029.83 Collected to January 1, 1931 .. .. $2,974 76 Amount abated to January 1, 1931 18 54 Uncollected January 1,1931 2,036 53 5,029 83 Sidewalk Tax for 1930 . . 358.74 Collected to January 1, 1931 .. . .. $192.07 Uncollected January 1, 1931 166.67 358 74 BYRON C. EARLE, Collector of Taxes. 3O8 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Treasurer's Receipts Taxes Current Year Polls . . $4,022.00 Personal Property 39,384 96 Real Estate .. .. . ... . 407,937 01 $451,343 97 Previous Years Polls $1,036 00 Personal Property . .. 5,80185 Real Estate .. 179,644 15 $186,482.00 From Commonwealth Corporation Tax (1924) $ 07 Corporation Tax (1925) 5010 Corporation Tax (1929) 390 29 Corporation Tax (1930) ... .. 11,037 10 Bank Tax (1926) 2.94 Bank Tax (1927) .. 1.63 Bank Tax (1929) 2 53 Rank Tax (1930) 576 24 -boss of Taxes 154.83 Income Tax (1929). ... 4,414.60 Income Tax (1930) 59,280 00 Income (Educational Bureau) 16,884 00 Veterans' Exemption 7101 'Trust Company Tax (1929) 53 50 'Trust Company Tax (1930) 4,516 32 $97,435.16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 309 Licenses Liquor .... $1 00 Junk 200.00 Peddlers 39.00 Sunday 55.00 Theatre 25.00 Billiards and Bowling 20.00 Milk and Oleomargarine . 37 50 Slaughtering 440 80 Marriage .... 87 00 Plumbing .. . . 224.00 All Other .... . . .. 509.77 $1,639 07 • Fines Police Court .. .. $1,601.80 Grants,and Gifts County of Middlesex (Dog Licenses) $1,774 76 Other General Revenue Town of Arlington (Tax) 1930 $370 43 City of Cambridge (Tax) 1930 417 92 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (1929). 5,605 41 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (1930) 21,878 84 $28,272 60 Special Assessments •Sewer (In advance) . $369 08 Sewer (IInapportioned) ... .. 2,654.26 Sewer (1929) .... 1,204.93 ;Sewer (1930) . . .. 2,974.76 $7,20303 Sidewalks (IInapportioned) $3,142 09 Sidewalks (1929) .... 134.63 Sidewalks (1930) . ... 192.07 $3,468.79 highway Betterments (In advance) f $ 314 38 310 ANNUAL REPORTS Highway Betterments (Unapportioned) ... 1,510 88 Highway Betterments (1929) , . . 1,850 24 Highway Betterments (1930) 4,122 98 $7,798.48 DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT Treasurer Fees $114.00 Collector Certificates $13 00 Fees 50 00 Costs . ....... . .. .... . 317.69 $380.69 Town Clerk Building and Zoning Laws .. $5 00P Recording and Discharging Mortgages 136 97 Birth and Death Certificates 20 50 Pole Locations 20.25 Miscellaneous 4.75 $187.4T Town Office and Cary Memorial Hall Rent . .. $690 00' Telephone Calls 16 41 Old Furniture Sold . .. 24 00. $730.41 Selectmen Advertising ... $62 50- Other Departments Board of Appeals .. . ... $180 00 Planning Board . . 20.00 Law Department .... 60.40, $260 40; TOWN OF LEXINGTON 311 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Junk Sold $1 10 Restitution .... .... 20 00 $21.10 Fire Department Rent Village Hall $26 66 Inspection Sealer of Weights and Measures, Fees $107.53 Building Inspector, Fees 590.00 Wire Inspector, Fees 194.00 $891 53 FORESTRY Moth and Other Insect Extermination Commonwealth of Massachusetts,Reimbursement .. . . $83.55 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Individuals, Reimbursement $22.00 Dental Clinic Reimbursement .. $195 35 Sewer Maintenance Connections and Rentals . .. . $7,050 51 Refuse and Garbage Sale of Garbage $1,622.09 Highway Department 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Waltham Street, Massa- chusetts Avenue to Marrett Road) $1,169.92 312 ANNUM, REPORTS Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Massachusetts Avenue, Marrett Road to Lincoln Street) . $19,918.13 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Concord Avenue) $1,000.00 Middlesex County (Massachusetts Avenue, Marrett Road to Lincoln Street) ... 19,918.13 Middlesex Col aity (Waltham Street, Massachusetts Ave- nue to Marrett Road) 752.38- Middlesex 52.38Middlesex County (Lowell Street) 700 03 Middlesex County (Concord Avenue) .. .. 1,100 00 Telephone Calls 4.50 $44,563.18 CHARITIES Infirmary Sale of Grass .. .. $20 00 Rent of Land .... .. 10.00 $30 00 Department of Public Welfare Reimbursement from Individuals . . $128 26 Reimbursement from Cities and Towns 709 52 $837.78 Mothers' Aid Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts.... $1,462 42 • Soldiers' Benefits Reimbursement from Commonwealth of Massachusetts (State Aid 1929) $344 00 Schools Individuals (Tuition) $52.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Vocational Schools Tuition) 547 86 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (English Speaking Class- es Tuition) ......... 108 33 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Minor Wards) Tuition.. 1,800.49 Town of Bedford (Tuition) 8,292.36 Town of Burlington (Tuition) . 8,210.96 Town of Billerica (Tuition) 54 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 313 Rent, Auditorium, etc. .... 90.00 Sale of Old Books 39.05 $19,195 05 RECREATION Parks William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Fund (Interest) $488.88 Edith C Redman, Battle Green Trust Fund (Interest) 22 75 Individuals (Account of Fence) . 68 60 Weed Killer 1.00 $581 23 UNCLASSIFIED Land and Buildings Sold . . $356.45 WATER DEPARTMENT Schedule Rates .. .. .. $5,670 00 Metered Rates . 56,400.32 $62,070 32 Guarantees $3,030 40 Miscellaneous 4,117 19 Services . 2,842 99 $72,060.90 CEMETERIES Munroe Cemetery Care of Lots and Graves $556 75 Interments, etc. 482.00 $1,038 75 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots and Graves .. $1,606 00 Interments, etc 504 86 $2,110 86 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans (Anticipation of Revenue) . $620,000.00 Municipal Land Loan .. .... 30,000.00 314 ANNUAL REPORTS School Loan 120,000.00 Sewer Loan 15,000.00 Water Loans 155,000.00 Premiums on Loans 3,261.31 $943,261.31 I nte rest Deposits $3,764 77 Accrued 373.00 Taxes 6,048.09 Sewer 32 42 Highway Betterments 12 70 Sidewalks .... 9.57 Tax Titles 277.33 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 174 81 $10,692 69 Agency, Trust and Investment Munroe Cemetery (Perpetual Care Funds) $350 00 Westview Cemetery (Perpetual Care Funds) ... . 534 50 E W. Taylor, Trustee, Reimbursements, Expenditures (Trust Funds) 133 50 $1,018.00 Refunds Taxes $2,255.23 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax .... 559.88 Water Department ... . 103 39 Sewer Department ••• •••••-•....... 62 64 Assessors 49.99 Soldiers' Relief 14.00 Highway Maintenance 33 21 Town Clerk .. 5 00 Tercentenary Committee 1 00 Parks and Playgrounds 4.49 $3,088.83 Total Receipts, 1930 .... . 1,899,299.36 Balance on hand, January 1,1930 136,409 52 $2,035,708 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 315 EXPENDITURES DEPARTMENT GENERAL GOVERNMENT Appropriation Committee Printing, Stationery and postage . . . ... $75 00 Selectmen Reimbursement for Dost and expenses 1930 $250 00 Clerk . . 1,969 52 Clerical Assistance .. 2,113 63 Stationery and Postage .. 772.67 Printing and Advertising 603.95 Services of checkers 34 00 Recording 230.06 Furniture and furnishings .. 128 65 Sundries . ... .. 23 23 $6,025 71 Accounting Department Accountant's Salary . . .. $3,000 00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 132 33 $3,132 33 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Auditing Municipal Ac- counts Tax $1,839 19 Treasurer's Department Treasurer's Salary .. $700.00 Clerk 782.50 Printing, Stationery and Postage 181.35 Bond .. .. 255 00 Adding Machine .. 148 00 Supplies .. 20 75 $2,087.60 Collector's Department Collector's Salary . . $2,100 00 Clerk .. .. . . .. 1,15100 Clerical Assistance .. 106 50 Printing, Stationery and Postage 608.05 Advertising, Recording, etc 463.71 316 ANNUAL REPORTS Bonds .... 480.00 Adding Machine . . .... 199.43 $5,108.69 Collector's Cash Over Collector ... $24 33 Assessor's Department Assessors' Salaries $900.00 Assistant Assessor's 2,800.00 CIerk .. .... 1,435.00 Clerical Assistance .. .... 295.00 Printing, Stationery and Postage .. 393 97 Temporary Assistant Assessors 220 00 Assistant Assessor (Allowance for use of automobile) .... 200 00 Furniture and Furnishings 560.47 Real Estate Transfers . ..... 122.65 Sundries . 5 00 $6,932 09 Other Finance Officers and Accounts Printing and certifying securities issued $598.98 Law Department Salary of Town Counsel $1,000 00 Professional Services, Town Counsel . . .. 1,681.83 Enlargement of Negative .. .. 10.20 $2,692.03 Town Clerk's Department Salary of Town Clerk $1,700 00 Stationery,Printing and Postage 282 72 Bond . . ... 5 00 Dog Checks .. .... 18.19 Taxi Service ....... 5.50 $2,011.41 TOWN OF LE%INGTON 31'r Election and Registration Registrars' Salaries $147.18 Election Officers .. 1,915 00 Services of Constables . 68 01) Printing, Stationery and Postage ......... 80616 Meals .... 79.74 Automobile Service 4.25 Equipment and Repairs .. . 115.30 Recount .. 459.00 Labor ,., ,,., ,,,, 1600 $3,610 59 Supt.-of Public Works Salary of Superintendent $4,200 00 Clerk .. ....... 809 00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 78 67 Bond ... .. . 6.00 Superintendent (allowance for use of automobile) 250.00 $5,342 67 Town Office and Cary Memorial Hall Janitors $3,332.32 Sub-Janitors 85.16 Fuel .. 1,429.05 Light . ... 1,553 46 Janitors' Supplies 21172 Repairs .. 526 75 Telephones .. 972 64 Water and Sewer .. .... . 148.54 Furniture and Furnishings . .. .. 36513 Ice . .... ... 46 80 $8,671.57 Engineering Department Salary of Engineer $3,103.64 Clerks 8,591 02 Transportation 576.63 Field and Office Supplies 1,661 93 Block Plan . ... .... .. 506 27 Engineer (allowance for use of automobile) .. 420 00 Plan of School Lot 66 00 $14,925.49 318 ANNUAL ilia rr Engineering Department (Aerial Survey) Photographic Survey $2,688.00 Travelling Expense 13616 Enlargements . 175.84 $3,000 00 Planning Board Stationery, Advertising and Printing $99 50 Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards 15 00 Landscape Architect 100.00 Telephone Calls . . . 26.70 Clerical Services .... .. 18.00 $259 20 Board of Appeals Printing, Stationery and Postage $101.16 Clerical Services .. , „ 24.00 $125 16 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Salaries: Chief . ... .. $3,000 00 Patrolmen . 26,385 75 Matron ... 20.00 $29,405.75 Automobile Service and Cartage ... $154.84 Dog Feed 1.65 Equipment and Repairs .. . 2,053.23 Repairs, building .... 10417 Printing, Stationery and Postage 109 75 Telephones ,. 822.99 Meals for Prisoners • . 41.65 Meals for Officers 25 45 Convention Expenses 132 00 Sundries .... 69 $32,852.07 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 319 Fire Alarm Boxes (Installation) Expense (Contract) . . $3,100.00 East Lexington Fire Station (Equipment and Repairs) General Repairs . . $1,272.79 Electric and Gas Repairs .............. . . . .... . . 199.49 Plumbing and Heating Repairs 544.00 $2,016 28 Fire Department Salaries: Engineers $1,000-00 Regular Men . 23,590 73 Call Men 3,733.78 Extra Duty 2L95 Substitutes for Regular Men 657.00 $29,003 46 Lunches ... .. ... $26.72 Equipment and Repairs Apparatus $3,546 34 Hose ........ .... ... 2,360.34 Equipment for men . 318.32 Alarm Boxes, etc. .. ...... . 1,477.82 Shop Equipment, tools 209.64 Maintenance of Chief's car 200 00 Fuel 1,046.45 Light and Power m .. 782 28 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Repairs $297.31. Furniture and furnishings .... 258 26 Laundry Work 204 60 Water and Sewer Rates . . . 37 71 Rent 300.00 Stationery, printing and postage 170 06 Telephone . . 30199 Medicine and medical attendance . 19 54 S20 ANNUAL REPORTS Ice 35.55 Follen Church, use of bell for fire alarm purposes 50.00 $40,606 39 Hydrant Service .. . 5,670 00 Fire Prevention TaX 155 21 $46,431 60 inspection of Buildings Salary of Inspector $1,100.00 Inspector (Allowance for use of automobile) 50 00 Stationery and printing 29 40 Sundries 15 30 Bond 5 00 $1,199.70 inspection of Wires Salary of Inspector $750 00 Equipment and repairs ............ 40 00 Stationery and printing .... 26 75 $816.75 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary of Inspector .. .... . . ...... $400 00 Printing, Stationery and postage .... 14 55 Automobile Service ... 57.20 Equipment and repairs .. 18.78 Convention Expense ... .... 8.50 $499 03 Moth and insect Suppression Salary of Superintendent .. .. ... ... $1,825 83 Labor .. 2,135 77 $3,961 60 Equipment and repairs . . 132 69 Insecticide . ....... .... .. • 70 82 Water 5.81 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 821 Teams .. ... 157 50 Rent .. 150.00 $4,478.42 Forest Fires Fighting Fires $1,180.40 Lunches .. 122.15 Telephone 62.80 Equipment and repairs ... 205.6.7 $1,571 02 Shade Trees Labor ..... . ... $1,285.65 Hardware and tools 88.60 Trees .. .. 124 00 $1,4918.25 Dog Officer Officer's Salary $50 00 Health and Sanitation Labor ...... $257.29 Printing, Stationery and Postage 44.00 Express and telephones .. 8.11 Automobile service .. .. .. 25 00 Medical Attendance .. 536.25 $870.65 Contagious Diseases Hospitals $1,698.00 Summer Camp at Sharon .. 80.00 Salary of Inspector ,... 500 00 Expenses of Inspector . . 75 58 Equipment and repairs 35.37 Burying Dead Animals ... . . • ..1 44.00 $3,304.60 322 ANNUAL REPORTS Vital Statistics Birth Returns $15 25 Death Returns 17 75 $33.00 Inspection Plumbing Inspector's Salary $1,100.00 Plumbing Inspector's Expenses .. 50.00 Animal Inspector's Salary .. 500.00 Slaughtering Inspector's Salary . . .. 600 00 Milk Inspector's Salary 300 00 Milk Inspector (Analysis) .... 19319 $2,743.19 Dental Clinic Salary of Dentist.... $1,000.00 Salary of Assistant 600 00 Supplies .. .. 62.89 Stationery 2 79 Laundry . . .. 30 26 $1,695.94 Lowering Brooks Labor .... .... $601.84 Pipe 157.80 $759 64 Sewer Maintenance Salary of Superintendent . . $1,200.00 Stationery, printing and postage 33146 Labor 4,247 30 Excess Deposit Returned ... 4.54 Equipment and repairs .. . .. 5,408 23 Pipe and fittings 328 07 Other Material . . 27.25 Rent . .. . . 550 00 Furniture and furnishings 31.35 Fuel ... . . 379 53 Insurance ... . 3.71 Superintendent (allowance for use of car) 90 00 $12,601.44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 323 Metropolitan Sewer Tax .. .. .... 5,388 99 $17,990 43 Vine Brook Drainage Preliminary Study and Engineering Plans Making Borings .. .. . . $90 25 Engineer's Services .. . 224.35 $314.60 Vine Brook Drainage Publishing and Printing Reports .......... . $300.00 Sewer Construction • Stationery . $1.20 Labor . . . . . 11,704 00 Stone 13.90 Equipment and Repairs 2,708.11 Pipe and Fittings . 1,388 18 Insurance , .. 2,005 98 Other Material 59167 Rent ... .. 35.00 $18,448.04 REFUSE AND GARBAGE Removal of Ashes and Care of Dumps Labor $2,110 52 Equipment and repairs i 78.85 $2,189 37 Collection of Garbage Labor $4,471 67 Contract 89418 Equipment and repairs . . 1,015 22 Advertising and stationery .. 47.19 $6,428.26 324 ANNUAL REPORTS HIGHWAYS Traffic Beacon Signals Equipment and repairs .. $457.45 Highway (Constru.ction) (Various Streets) Labor $597 46 Stone 30 00 Cement Work, steps, etc. 905.00 $1,532.46 Sidewalks and Curbing (Adjacent to Town Property) Material $302.72 Labor 648.167 $949 39 Bedford Street (Land Damages) • Sundry Persons $60 00 Waltham Street (Land Damages) Sundry Persons $140 00 Massachusetts Avenue (Land Damages) Sundry Persons . ... ... .. ... $650.00 Automatic Traffic Signals Equipment and Repairs $249 60 Light . . . , 304.74 $554.34 Highway Construction (Waltham Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road) Contract Labor ... $6,139.54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 325 Highway Construction (Massachusetts Avenue, Marrett Road to Lincoln Street) Contract Labor .. .. .... .. . .. .......... $54,316.25 Advertising .... 11.55 Material 585 95 Asphalt and Oil .. .. 10,137 86 Sundries . . 27 01 $65,078.62 Highway Construction (Fottier and Taft Avenues and BertwelI Road) Labor .. .. .. $7,352.20 Stone . .... 5,778 05 Pipe 246 96 Tarvia and Oil . .... 1,567 26 Other Material 69.23 Superintendent 400.00 $15,413 70 Highway (Maintenance) Superintendent . .. $2,000.00 Light .. .... 9 60 , Labor ... . 34,919.46 $36,929.06 Stone and Gravel 15,830.43 Equipment and Repairs 7,674.48 Feed . 804 20 Other Material 2,903 44 Pipe Privilege .... .. 5 00 Stationery 1.80 Veterinary Services ... .. . . 7.00 Superintendent (Allowance for use of automobile) .... 350.00 Telephonesr ... 118 04 Tarvia and Oil ... .... 7,637 78 Fuel 24130 Damages 22517 $72,727.70 State Highway Tax .. 2,897 57 $75,625.27 326 ANNUAI. REPORTS Sidewalks and Curbing Construction $7,911 92 Street Lights Street Lighting ..... $23,880.71 Lamps 34.40 $23,915 11 Street Signs Labor $275.12 Signs .. 681.70 $956.82 Snow and Ice Removal Labor .. $6,827 07 Material . ... 300.98 Equipment and Repairs .. 1,939 01 $9,067.06 Snow Removal Tax .... 274.61 $9,341.67 Purchase of Land from Robbins & Smith, Inc. (For Street Purposes) Robbins & Smith, Inc. .. $617.15 Purchase of Carbarn Property Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Co. $27,000.00 Purchase of Ringiand Property (At Clarke Street Extension) Paul A. Ringland .. .. .. $1,501.00 Public Works Department Building (Carbarn) (Equipment and Repairs) Labor $1,510 99 General Repairs 11,660 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 327 Electric Wiring .. . ., 715.70 Advertising .76 Heating . 3,216 00 Stone ,. 22 50 $17,126 04 Highway Construction (Clarke Street Extension) Labor .. $2,045 07 Pipe . . .. 362 33 Curbing and Stone .. . 992.09 Tarvia and Oil .. . 85.20 Land Damages .. 200.00 $3,684 69 Department of Public Welfare Salary of Visitor .. $300 00 Stationery 2 45 Clothing, Groceries and Provisions 473 55 Coal and Wood 182 35 Board and Care „ , 757 71 Medicine and Medical Attendance 369.74 State Institutions ... . 307.04 Cash Aid 2,639.00 Interest 54 00 Burials 115.00 Taxi Service .. 40.00 Cartage 26 00 Sundries ... . .... 8.25 Cities and Towns (Temporary Aid) ........ .. 2,018.60 Hospitals 246.76 Mothers' Aid (Town) ,,. 2,123 75 Mothers'Aid (Other Cities and Towns) .. 112 49 $9,77.6.69 Soldiers' Benefits State Aid $292 00 Soldiers' Relief (Groceries and Provisions) 10 04 Soldiers' Relief (Rent) 25.00 Soldiers' Relief (Cash) ... 859.34 $1,186 38 • 328 ANNUAL REPORTS Committee on New School House (Franklin) (To Choose Site, Secure Architect's Plan and Contractors' Bids) Engineers • $122 00 Architects 2,18613 Option on Lot .. ... 50 00 Test Borings ... . .. 115.87 $2,474.00 New School House (Franklin) Architects $2,865.37 Land .... .... 5,950.00 Labor .........:.... 19 51 General Contract . 63,035 15 Sprinkler System 2,261 00 $74,131.03 High School (Fire Loss) Removing and Piling Coal . ... ... $517 23 Schools (Maintenance) General Expense Salary of Superintendent $3,600 00 Secretaries . . . ... 2,349.10 Attendance Officer . .. . 140 00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 122 36 Telephones 588 52 Travelling Expenses 572 30 School Census 10.00 School Nurse .. 1,900.00 School Physicians .. . 1,100.00 Healthy Supplies 63 70 $10.445 98 Teachers' Salaries High School $78,273 02 Elementary Schools .. 73,312 80 Evening Schools ... 261.28 Summer School 625 00 $152,472.10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 3291 Text Books and Supplies High Text and Reference Books $2,695.93 High Supplies ....... 6,026.12 $8,722 05 Elementary Text and Reference Books 1,598.65• Elementary Supplies . .... .... 3,927 71 Evening Text and Reference Books . ... 2 10, $14,250.51 VocatIonal Vocational School Tuition .... .. $1,336.74 Evening School Tuition 95.1¢ Transportation . . . 8,412 36 Janitors' Services: High School ... .. 5,819 40' Elementary 'Schools .. .. 6,493 55 Evening School 4 00' $22,1,6113' Fuel and Light High School $3,916.96' Elementary Schools ... 5,1416 07' $9,063.03 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Nigh School Repairs $2,819 77 Janitors' Supplies 889 00' Sewer and Water 654 05 $4,362.82 Elementary Schools Repairs . $4,704.69 Janitors' Supplies ».. ». » .. . .. ..,. 89 7g Sewer and Water .... 531.83 $5,526 30, Furniture and Furnishings High School $1,786.70, 330 ANNUAL REPORTS Elementary Schools ... ... 989.16 $2,775.86 Other Expenses Diplomas and Graduation Exercises .. $230 80 Grand Total .... $221,088 59 LIBRARIES Cary Memorial Library and Branch Salaries• Librarian .. .... $1,800 00 Assistants .. 5,620 00 Treasurer .. 50.00 Janitors ... . 1,325.00 Sub-Assistants . .. 49.60 Sub-Janitors 33.00 $8,877 60 Telephones $98 56 Furniture and Furnishings .. . .. 236.88 Cartage 15 00 Treasurer's Bond ............ .. . 2 50 Ice 1410 Sundries .... . 35 Fuel666.54 Light 723.74 Repairs buildings .... 1,075 73 Water and Sewer ........... 30 27 Taxi Service 44 00 Janitors' Supplies 23 32 Stationery 110 _ $11,809.69 Treasurer, Cary Memorial Library (Dog Licenses) $1,774.75 $13,584 44 Purchase of Land (Next to Cary Memorial Library) Lillian G. & Lois M. Marshall .. . . . $7,000 00 RECREATION Swimming Pool (Construction) Pipe $172.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 831 Parks and Playgrounds Salary of Superintendent $1,500.00 Telephone 49.72 Stationery and Printing 31.67 Labor 6,288.99 Equipment and Repairs 3,409.09 Fertilizer, Seed and Loam 849 30 Water Rates ....... . ... .... 52 39 Light 49 08 Transportation ... . 56.00 Refreshments 25 27 Laundry 4 12 Instructors .. .. 1,05100 Material ... .. .. .. . . 126 00 $13,492.63 Celebrations and Entertainments April 19th Prize Cup s $16.75 Costumes 24.00 Music .... .. ... .. 220 00 Refreshments 58 84 Transportation . . .... .. 43 00 Fire Works 22 50 Automobile Hire 82 00 Horse Hire . 13 50 Sundries 14 95 $495 54 Tercentenary Committee Telephone and Light $100 64 Rent . .. 390.00 Girl Scouts and Soldiers 20 00 Address :. 100 00 Furnishings . 10 00 Scenery, Costumes and Decorating .... . .. . 407.21 General Tercentenary Committee 100 00 Prizes .... ...... ... .. ........ 60 00 Printing, Stationery and Postage 4.26 50 Guide Boards and Signs 913 15 Music . 200.00 Labor 58 50 Services at Headquarters 250.00 332 ANNUAL REPORTS Dramatic Art Services ... . .. .. 55.00 Refreshments .. . .. 36.50 $3,127 50 Public Celebration In Connection With the National Convention of the American Legion Banners and Costumes $193 70 Entertainment . 86 00 Transportation 150 35 Refreshments 283.05 Stationery 27.25 Badges, Medal and Vase 26.21 Statler Hotel (Room) . . 42.00 Services at Headquarters . 50.00 Sundry Expenses .. 67 20 $925.76 Pensions Police . . .. .. $1,870 66 Fire .. 1,107 81 $2,978.47 Unclassified Memorial Day, Post No 119, G A. R. $250 00 Town Reports Printing $865 90 Insurance Premiums $12,792.21 Middlesex County Extension Service Demonstration Work . . $300 00 Permanent Memorial (For Men Who Lost Their Lives in World War) Marble and Bronze Tablet $1,500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 333 Sundries Ink . . , .. $5.44 Flowers 40.00 Guide Badges .. .. 125 00 Appraisal of Real Estate 700.00 Demolishing building .. .. 100 00 Refund, Highway Betterment ... 1 00 $971.44 Water Department (I aintenance) Salary of Superintendent .. . $1,800.00 Clerks 2,184.04 Light 258.63 Printing, Stationery and Postage .. 292.07 Telephones . 81.40 Superintendent (Allowance for use of automobile) ... 90.00 Insurance 3.72 Automobile Service 34.00 Furniture and Furnishings 22180 Sundries 51 Labor 19,4$0 61 Pipe and Fittings . . ... 2,208.16 Meters and Fittings r....„.... 718.61 Equipment and Repairs . 2,469.05 Rent 1,305.00 Fuel 9180 Damages . 8 00 $31,247 30 Transfers as follows• To Maturing Debt . $12,300.00 To Interest ... .. .. 5,205.00 To Metropolitan Water Tax .. 21,240.21 $69,992.51 Water Department (Construction) Tarvia, oil and stone .. . $4,358.58 Insurance 1,309 76 Professional Services,Engineers 63 75 Furniture and Furnishings .. 236 85 Sundries . . .. 17 35 Labor • 56,874.01 Equipment and Repairs .... 4,253.57 • 334 ANNUAI. REPORTS Pipe and Fittings 46,286.60 Meters and Fittings 3,132.27 Hydrants . . 4,429 46 Fuel 50 00 Rent .... 30.00 Damages 63.00 $121.105.20 • CEMETERIES Munroe Cemetery Salary of Superintendent .. .... $250 00 Clerk . .. .... 50 00 Labor . . 1,477 17 Material .... . 375 80 Fertilizer, Seed and Shrubs .... 47 70 Equipment and Repairs ...................... ..... 83.10 Stationery . ............... ... .... 4 50 Water Rates . .. ... . .. .......... .... 10.69 $2,298 96 Munroe Cemetery (Curbing and Grading Soldiers Lot) Curbing. $475.00 Loam and Plants 46.50 Flag and Staff 78 50 $600.00 Westview Cemetery Salary of Superintendent $450 00 Clerk . . 50 00 Labor .. 2,631 75 Material 685 52 Fertilizer, Loam and Shrubs 179.11 Equipment and Repairs 732.75 Water 33 03 Insurance 11 00 Furniture and Fixtures 7 50 $4,780 66 Administration of Trust Funds Clerk $50.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 335 Stamps 2.00 Rent of Safe 10.00 Typewriting 5.00 $67.00 Interest Temporary Loans (In Anticipation of Revenue) $10,582.98 General Loans 3,230.00 Highway Loans ... 200.00 School Loans 14,030 00 Sewer Loans .... 5,492 50 Water Loans 5,205.00 Refunds .29 $38,740.77 Municipal Indebtedness Temporary Loans (In Anticipation of Revenue) $570,000.00 Temporary Loans (Anticipation of Water Loan) 22,500.00 General Loans 6,500.00 Highway Loans . 1,000 00 School Loans 35,500 00 Sewer Loans .. 22,000 00 Water Loans 20,500 00 $677,000.00 Agency, Trust and Investment State Tax .... $17,290.00 County Tax 26,101 16 County Tax (Tubercular Patients) .... .. 3,063 83 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Refunds) 75 95 Munroe Cemetery (Perpetual Care Fund) . .. . 350.00 Westview Cemetery (Perpetual Care Funds) 534 50 Trustees of Public Trusts Reimbursement, Expenditures of Trust Funds 133 50 $47,548.94 Refunds Taxes $2,255 23 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 559 88 Water Department . ....... 103 39 Sewer Department 62.64 Assessors .... 49.99 336 ANNUAL REPORTS Soldiers' Relief 14.00 Highway Department 33.21 Town Clerk .. . . .... ... 5 00 Tercentenary Committee 100 Parks and Playgrounds 4 49 $3,088 83 Total Expenditures 1930 1,789,185 08 Balance Cash on Hand December 31, 1930 . 246,523.80 $2,035,708 88 Unpaid Bills Law Department $1,074.50 Police Department . . 91 Dental Clinic .. 3 00 Highway Maintenance . . 291.51 Snow Removal 95.20 Water Maintenance 370.12 Sewer Construction . .. 55 38 $1,890 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 337 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Transfers& Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance Appropriation Com- mittee $150.00 $ 75.00 Selectmen .... 6,125.00 6,025.71 Accountant 3,150 00 3,132 33 Treasurer 2,145 00 2,087.60 Collector 4,922 00 $186 69 5,108.69 Assessors 6,976.89 6,932.09 Other Finance Offices and Accounts.... 3,26131 598 98 Law Department . . 2,000.00 750 00 2,692 03 Town Clerk 2,180 00 2,01141 Supt.of Public Works 5,400 00 5,342 67 Election and Regis- tration 3,500 00 125.00 3,610.59 Engineering Depart- ment ..... ....... 506.27* Engineering Depart- ment 14,500 00 14,925 49 Engineering Depart- ment (Aerial Survey) . 3,000 00 3,000.00 Town Office and Cary Memorial Hall9,000.00 8,67157 Planning Board 600 00 259 20 Board of Appeals 150.00 12516 Police Department. 34,66&.85 32,852 07 Fire Department 40,613 09 40,606 39 Fire Alarm Boxes (Installation) 3,100.00 3,100.00 Hydrant Rentals 5,670.00 5,670 00 East Lexington Fire Station (Equip- ment and Re- pairs) 2,000.00 16.28 2,016.28 Inspector of Buildings 1,200.00 1,199 70 Inspector of Wires825.00 816 75 Sealer of Weights and Measures 525 00 499 03 Moth and Insect Sup- pression 4,500.00 4,478.42 Shade Trees 1,500.00 1,498.25 •Balance 838 ANNUAL REPORTS Transfers& Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance Forest Fires 1,500.00 125.00 1,571.02 Dog Officer 50.00 50.00 Health Department 3,500.00 3,304.60 Dental Clinic . 1,700.00 1,695.94 Vital Statistics . . 50 00 33 00 Inspector of Cattle500 00 600 00 Inspector of Slaught- ering 600.00 600.00 Inspector of Plumb- ing 1,150.00 1,150.00 Inspector of Milk 500.00 493.19 Sewer Maintenance.. 12,700.00 12,601 44 Sewer Construction... 273 64* Sewer Construction . 5,000.00 7,500.00 Sewer Construction 15,000.00(Loan) 18,448.04 $9,325 60 Vine Brook Drainage (Preliminary Study and En- gineering Plans) 314.60 314 60 Vine Brook Drainage (Publishing and Printing Reports 300.00 300.00 Lowering Brooks ... 1,000.00 759.64 Removal of Ashes and Care of Dumps 2,250.00 2,189 37 Collection of Garbage 7,600.00 6,428.26 Highway Maintenance 70.000 00 2,800.00 72,727 70 Highway Construction Various Sts) 1,847.77* 1,532 46 315.31 Highway Construction (Pottier a n Taft Ayes and Bertwell Road) 16,250 00 15,413.70 836.30 Waltham St. (Dam- ages) 249.00 140 00 109.00 Bedford St (Land Damages) . 60 00 60 00 Highway Construction (Mass Avenue, Marrett Rd. to Lincoln St.) ... 25,000.00 40,078 62 65,078 62 Beacon Traffic Signals 500.00 457.45 •Balance TOWN OF LEXINGTON 339 Transfers& Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance Automatic Traffic Signals .... 600.00 554 34 Highway Construction Waltham Street (Mass. Ave. to Marrett Rd.) 4,313 56 1,922.30 6,139.54 96 3Z Massachusetts Ave (Land Damages) 1,000 00 150.00 650 00 500 Od Street Signs , 600.00 400.00 956 82 Sidewalks . ....... 7,000.00 1,200 00 7,911 92 Snow Removal 7,000 00 9,067.06 2,067.06t Street Lights 24,000 00 23,915.11 Sidwalks & Curbing (Adjacent t o Town Property) 1,000.00 949 39 Purchase of Land (Stuart Marshall Realty Co.) 30,000.00* 26,175 00 Transfers Public Works Dept Bldg. (Equip- ment and Re- pairs) . .. 10,000 00 7,332.42 17,126.04 206 3S Purchase of Carbarn Property 35,000.00* 35,000 00 Ringland Property (Clarke St. Ex- tension) 1,501.00 1,501.00 Purchase of Land, Robbins&Smith 617.15 617.15 Highway Construction (Clarke St. Ex- tension) 3,500 00 200 00 3,684.69 15 31 Building Line (O'Con- nell Property) 500.00 Highway Construction, Lincoln St.(Mass. Ave to Marrett Rd.) 4,500.00 Dept of Public Wel- fare 10,000 00 1,000 00 9,776.69 Soldiers' Relief 1,200 00 894 38 t Overdraft. s Balance. 240 ANNUAL REPORTS Transfers& Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance State Aid 400.00 292.00 Soldiers' Burials 100.00 Military Aid 500.00 School Maintenance222,320.00 221,088.59 Committee on New School House (Franklin) To choose site, se- cure architects' plans and con- tractors' bids 2,474 00* 2,474 00 New School House (Franklin) 10,150.00 120,000.00(Loan)1,850.00 74,131.03 57,868.97 School Bldg Com- mittee (Adams School) Plans, Specifications, etc. 2,500.00 -High School (Fire Loss) 517 23 Libraries ... .. 12,248 00 11,809 69 Purchase of Land (Lillian G. & Lois M Marshall 7,000.00 7,000.00 Parks&Playgrounds 13,000 00 611:63 13,492.63 Swimming Pool (Con- struction) 173.76* 172 00 1.76 April 19th 500.00 495 54 Tercentenary Com- mittee 3,600.00 3,127.50 Public Entertainment in Connection with the Nation- al Convention of the American Legion .. .. 960.00 925.76 Police Pensions 1,870 66 1,870 66 Fire Pensions 1,107 81 1,107 81 Memorial Day 250.00, 250 00 Insurance 11,000.00 1,800.00 12,792 21 Town Report 865.90 865 90 A Balance. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 341 Transfers& Appropriations Receipts Expenditures Balance Middlesex County Ex- tension Service 300 00 300.00 Unclassified 300 00 700.00 970 44 Reserve Fund 2,500.00 2,375 61 Permanent Memorial (For men who lost their lives in World War) 1,70 00* 1,500.00 200.00 Committee on Per- manent Memor- ial (To secure designs To Vet- erans of a l l wars) 800.00• Water Department Maintenance 70,000 00 69,992.51 Water Department (Construction) . 27,767 22* 105,000.00(Loan) 121,105 20 11,662.02 Cemetery Mainten- ance 2,300 00 2,298.96 Munroe Cemetery (Curbing a n d Grading Soldiers' Lot) . .... •600.00 600.00 Westview Cemetery92.38* Westview Cemetery3,429.00 1,500 00 4,780:66 240.72 Administration o f Trust Funds 75 00 67 00 Interest on Public Debt . 39,000 00 5,205 00 38,740 77 Maturing Debt ., 375.70* Maturing Debt 57.124.30 29;662.33 84,500 00 2,662 33 •Balance. 342 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON Balance Sheet—December 31, 1930 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets Cash Balance* In Banks and Office $246,523.80 Accounts Receivable Tax Levy, 1929 ... .. 1,102 38 Tax Levy, 1930 . 213,784 6% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 1929 1,064 11 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 1930 .. . 5,561 46 Special Assessments Sewer Assessments 1929 .. .. 1,261 06 Sewer Assessments 1930 .. ....... ... . .. . 2,036 53 Highway Betterment Assessments 1929 .... 37.29 Highway Betterment Assessments 1930 5,543 98 Sidewalk Assessments 1930 .. 166 67 Unapportioned Sewer Assessments 2,987.48 Unapportioned Highway Betterment Assessments 8,573.37 Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessments . 346.63 Departmental Bills• Highway Department . 719.00 Health Department 93 00 Public Welfare Department 3,761 75 State Aid . . 292.00 School Department 507.13 Munroe Cemetery . . . 167 25 Westview Cemetery ... 3,336 00 Sewer Maintenance . 2,746 51 Water Department 15,708.65 Tax Titles ... 9,639.10 Overlay, 1929 (Overdraft) . . ..... 71.36 Snow Removal (Overdraft) . ...... 2,067.06 High School (Fire Loss) „„„ „„ .. 517 23 $528,615 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 343 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax, Revenue $ 6,625 57 Temporary Loans (Anticipation of Revenue) 300,000 00 Westview Cemetery (Sale of Lots Fund) .. 1,795 86 Departmental Revenue . 8,87613 Sewer Maintenance Revenue ... 2,746.51 Special Assessments Revenue 20,953 01 Water Revenue 15,708 65 Tax Title Suspense 16 97 Tax Title Reserve . .. ... 9,63910 Sewer Assessment Fund (Available for Sewer Construc- tion) 4,156.75 Overlay 1930 2,539.26 New Headquarters Fire Station .. 2,000.00 Sewerage Survey . 2,737.61 Highway Construction (Various Streets) 315 31 Highway Construction (Fottler and Taft Ayes. and Bert- well ertwell Road) 836 30 Waltham Street (Damages) 109 00 Highway Construction, Waltham St. (Massachusetts Ave to Marrett Road 96.32 Massachusetts Avenue (Damages) 500.00 Public Works Department Building (Equipment and Re- pairs) ... . .. .. 206 38 Swimming Pool (Construction) . 1.76 Reserve Fund (Overlay) 1,979 96 Veterans' Memorial Fund 3,617 89 Permanent Memorial (Men who lost their lives in World War) ... 200.00 Committee on Permanent Memorial (Veterans of all wars) 800.00 Water Department (Available Surplus) ..... 2,063.91 Westview Cemetery 240 72 Maturing Debt ... 2,662 33 Highway Construction (Clarke Street Extension) 15 31 Building Line (O'Connell Property) 500.00 Highway Construction,Lincoln Street (Massachusetts Ave to Marrett Road) ........................... . 4,500 00 School Building Committee (Adams School) .. 2,500 00 Department Appropriations (Loan Balances)* *Sewer Construction $ 9,325.60 *Water Construction .. . 11,662.02 *Westview Cemetery (Land) . 1,090.82 *New School House (Franklin) .... . . . .. 57,868.97 Excess and Deficiency 49,727 46 $528,615 48 344 ANNUAI. REPORTS Deferred Revenue Accounts Apportioned Sewer Assessments not due $14,623.16 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments not due... 29,843 73 Apportioned Sidewalks Assessments not due ... . 640.17 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 345 Deferred Revenue Accounts Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due in 1931 $2,609 92 1932 2,422 40 1933 2,272 56 1934 2,007.11 1935 1,634.06 1936 1,348.52 1937 946 93 1938 941 39 1939 404 91 1940 35 36 $14,623.16 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments: Due in 1931 $3,857.63 1932 3,795.21 1933 .. 3,793.82 1934.... .. .. 3,591 80 1935 3,287 07 1936 3,250 70 1937 .. .. ... 3,151 74 1938 .. 3,154.28 1939 1,583 07 1940 378.41 $29,843.73 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments: Due in 1931 $107 53 1932. 105.06 1933 105.06 1934 .. . 105.06 1935 . ... 105 06 1936 ` 22.48 1937 22 48 1938 22 48 1939 22.48 1940 .. 22.48 $640.17 346 ANNUAI. REPORTS Debt Account Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Inside debt limit . . .. $371,500.06 Outside debt limit .... ... $533,000 00 $904,500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 347 General Loans—Inside Debt Limit. Due Date of Last Maturity New Town Office Building Loan 1928 4 % $40,000 00 1948 Street Improvement (Depot Park) . Loan 1922 414% 2,000 00 1932 School Construction .Loan 1915 4 % 10,000 00 1935 Parker School Loan 1919 41A% 27,000.00 1939 School Construction and Re- modeling Loan 1925 4 % 67,500 00 1945 Franklin School Loan 1930 4 % 120,000 00 1940 Buckman Tavern Loan 1913 414% 13,000 00 1943 Public Works Building Loan 1930 414% 30,000.00 1935 Sewer Loan .......... .. Loan 1927 4 % 11,000.00 1941 Sewer Loan .....Loan 1927 4 % 19,000.00 1947 Sewer Loan Loan 1928 414% 12,000.00 1942 Sewer Loan Loan 1930 4 % 15,000 00 1935 Trust Fund (Refunding) Loan 1910 4 % 5,000 00 1935 $371,500 00 General Loans—Outside Debt Limit Street Improvement (Sundry Streets) . Loan 1924 4 % 4,000 00 1934 School House (Construction and Remodeling) . Loan 1924 4 % 207,000 00 1939 Sewer Loan ... . Loan 1915 4 % 45,000 00 1945 Sewer Loan .Loan 1924 4 % 4,000.00 1934 Sewer Loan Loan 1925 4 % 15,000.00 1935 Sewer Loan Loan 1926 4 % 2,000.00 1931 Sewer Loan .... .Loan 1926 4 % 8,000 00 1931 Sewer Loan ..........Loan 1927 4 % 6,000 00 1936 Water Loan Loan 1926 4 % 4,000 00 1931 Water Loan Loan 1926 4 % 3,000.00 1931 Water Loan Loan 1927 4 % 14,000.00 1942 Water Loan . . Loan 1927 4 % 12,000.00 1942 Water Loan Loan 1928 4 % 26,000 00 1943 Water Loan Loan 1929 414% 28,000.00 1944 Water Loan .Loan 1930 414% 50,000.00 1940 Water Loan Loan 1930 4 % 30,000 00 1940 Water Loan Loan 1930 4 % 50,000 00 1940 Water Loan .. Loan 1930 4 % 25,000.00 1935 $904,500 00 :i48 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LIIXINGTON 349 TOWN DEBT, WHEN DUE December 31, 1930 i Year Water Sewer Trust Funds Other Debt Total 1931 $32,000 $25,000 $1,000 $59,000 $117,000 t 1932 25,000 15,000 1,000 59,000 100,000 1933 24,000 14,000 1,000 53,000 92,000 1934 .. 24,000 14,000 1,000 53,000 92,000 1935 24,000 13,000 1,000 52,000 90,000 1936 . . 19,000 7,000 46,000 72,000 1937 . 19,000 6,000 46,000 71,000 1938 . 19,000 6,000 46,000 71,000 1939 19,000 16,000 45,500 70,500 1940 19,000 6,000 10,500 44,500 1941 6,000 6,000 7,500 19,500 1942 6,000 5,000 7,500 18,500 1943 4,000 4,000 7,500 15,500 1944 .. . 2,000 4,000 6,500 12,500 1945 4,000 6,500 10,500 1946 1,000 2,000 3,000 1947 1,000 2,000 3,000 1948 2,000 2,000 $242,000 $137,000 $5,000 $520,500 $904,500 350 ANNUAL REPORTS TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS CASH AND SECURITIES In hands of Trustees ... $94,071 56 PUBLIC PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Town of Lexington $921,070.93 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON a51 TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS Eleanor S. Beales Charity Fund .... $2,119 58 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund .. 4,140 40 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund .... 580.89 Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 676 38 Elizabeth B Gerry Charity Fund 2,067.54 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 232.60 Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,098.16 Cary Memorial Library Fund (Reserve) 354 31 Robbins Library Fund 100 00 Wellington Library Fund 1,10141 Beales Library Fund 1,100 00 Laura M Brigham Library Fund 3,036.81 Book Fund (Library) 1,000.00° Goodwin Music Fund (Library) 500.00 Cary Maintenance Fund (Library) 2,449 90 Jane Phinney Fund (Library) .. 126 98 George 0 Smith (Park Fund) .. 2,463 41 Hayes Fountain Fund 984 01 Charles E French (Medal and Cemetery Fund). . . 4,698 17 Battle Green Fund (Orin W Fiske) .. .. 632 34 Hallie C Blake (Prize Fund) 1,000 00 William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Trust Fund 10,000 00 Battle Green Fund (Edith C. Redman) 500.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Principal) Munroe 28,035.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Income) Munroe 3,802 44 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Principal) Westview 9,025.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds (Income) Westview... 2,248.23 $94,071.56 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. 352 ANNUAL REPORTS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS State House, Boston, May 5, 1930. To THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Ma ALBERT H. BURNHAM, Chairman, Lexington, Massachusetts. GENTLEMEN: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the accounts of the town of Lexington for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1929, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws This report is in the form of a report made to me by Mr.Edward H Penton, Chief Accountant of this Division. Very truly yours, THEODORE N WADDELL, Director of Accounts. MR. THEODORE N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts, ' Department of Corporation and Taxation, State House, Boston. SIR: As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the fiscal year 1929, and submit the following report thereon: The financial transactions of the town, as recorded on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bills for collection, were examined and reconciled with the books and records in the town account- ant's office. The books and accounts in the town accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were TOWN OF LEXINGTON 353 checked with the reports to the town accountant of payments to the treasurer and with the treasurer's books. The records of payments were checked with the warrants approved by the selectmen and with the treasurer's books. The classification book, in which are recorded the receipts and disbursements in classified form, was checked and com- pared with the ledger accounts, the appropriation accounts were checked with the town clerk's records of appropriation voted by the town, the ledger accounts were analyzed, the post- ings were checked to the books of original entry, the necessary correcting and adjusting entries were made, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town as of December 31. 1929 The books and accounts of the town treasurer were ex- amined and checked with the records in the several depart- ments collecting money for the town and with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury. The rec- orded payments were checked with the warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the books and records in the town accountant's office The cash book was footed throughout for the period covered by the audit,the cash in office was verified by an actual count, and the bank accounts were reconciled with statements furnished by the banks During the process of the audit, a check register was in- stalled in the treasurer's office and clerical assistance has been provided for him, which, in the future, should aid in keeping the accounts accurately. The books and accounts of the collector were examined and checked in detail The commitments of poll, property, and motor vehicle excise taxes were checked and reconciled with the assessors' warrants, the recorded collections were checked with the commitment books, the abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted, the payments to the treasurer were verified by a comparison with the treasurer's cash book, and the outstanding accounts were listed and re- conciled with the town acountant's books. The outstanding accounts were further verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town. the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The commitments of sewer,better ent,and sidewalk assess- ments and of departmental accountSreceivable were checked 354 ANNUAL REPORTS and verified. The recorded collections were checked, the pay- ments to the treasurer were verified, the abatements were com- pared with the records of the departments authorizing the abatements, the apportioned assessments were checked and verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and recon- ciled with the books and records in the accountant's office The records of tax titles held by the Town were examined and checked, and the ledger was adjusted to the list of tax titles on hand The commitments of water charges were examined and checked. The recorded collections were checked in detail to the commitment lists, and the recorded payments to the treas- urer were compared with the treasurer's books. The abate- ments were verified, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger. Considerable detailed checking was necessary in order to prove the collector's accounts, and this process substantially added to the work of the audit and to its cost. The attention of the collector is again called to the importance of properly • balancing the cash daily, and of making all posting to the commitment books from the cash books rather than from the stubs of receipted bills The town clerk's records of dog,sporting and town licenses issued, as well as of fees collected, were examined and checked, the payments to the county, state, and town treasurer, respec- tively, being verified. A cash book was installed in the town clerk's office, and should be of assistance in reconciling his cash properly. The securities representing the investments of the trust funds held by the trustees of public trusts, the trustee of the Bridge Charitable Trust Fund, and the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library were personally examined and listed, the income and expenditures being verified. The cash account of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library was examined and the balance of March 25, 1930, was verified In addition to the departments and accounts mentioned,the record of receipts by the selectmen for licenses, etc., from town hall rents, by the sealer of weights and measures, the dental clinic, the building, plumbing, and wire inspectors, as well as by the school, library and cemetery departments, were ex- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 355 amined and checked, and the payments to the treasurer were verified. The surety bonds for the faithful performance of the duties of the town treasurer, tax collector,town clerk, superintendent of the public works, and building inspector were examined and found to be in proper form. Attention is again called to the custom of paying the dog Iicense fund to the treasurer of the library trustees to be dis- bursed by him It is recommended that disbursements properly chargeable to this fund be made by the town treasurer upon presentation of properly approved, detailed vouchers and select- men's warrants. Tables are appended to this report showing a reconcilia- tion of the cash of the town treasurer, tax collector, and the library treasurer, summaries of the taxes, assessments, water, sewer and other accounts receivable, together with tables show- ing the transactions of the several trust funds. While engaged on the audit, I received the co-operation of the various department officials, and I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation. Resepectfully submitted, EDWARD H. F1ENTON, Chief Accountant. 356 ANNUAL REPORTS RECONCILIATION OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH Balance January 1, 1929 .... ........ . ... .. ..$ 119,920 98 Receipts .. . . .. .. 1,587,108 82 $1,707,029 80 Payments 1,570,620:28 Balance December 31, 1929 . .. . 136,409 52 $1,707,029 80 Balance January 1, 1930 $ 136,409.52 Receipts January 1 to February 3, 1930 .... 64,951.88 $ 201,361.40 Payments January 1 to February 3,1930 48,707 31 Balance February 3, 1930 152,654 09 $ 201,361.40 Balance February 3, 1930 $ 152,654 09 Unpaid warrants• Water—Voucher No.4548 of 1929, $ 30 50 Sewer—Voucher No 4553 of 1929, 362 00 392 50 Cash over .... 90 23 $ 153,138.82 Balance February 3, 1930: Lexington Trust Company 126,469.72 Atlantic National Bank 24,640.66 Cash in office, verified 2,026.44 $ 153,136 82 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Balance February 3, 1930, per check book $126,469.72 Outstanding checks: February 3, 1930, per list 3,394 94 $ 129,864 66 Balance February 3, 1930, per statement .. $ 129,864 66 ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK Balance February 3, 1930, per check book $ 24,640 66 Balance February 3, 1930, per statement $ 24,640 66 TOWNF LEXINGTON GTON 357 RECONCILIATION OF LIBRARY TREASURER'S CASH Balance January 1, 1929 .. $ 708 59 Receipts Trust fund income $ 900.01 Dog fund transferred from town .. 1,820.05 Fines, etc 725 83 Interest on deposits 21 48 3,467.37 $ 4,235.96 Payments 3,51917 Balance December 31, 1929 .. 716 79 $ 4,235 96 Balance January 1, 1930 716.79 Receipts January 1 to March 25, 1930 Trust fund income .. ....... . $ 238 28 Dog fund transferred from town .. 1,774.75 2,013 03 $ 2,729 82 Payments January 1 to March 25, 1930 $ 735 72 Balance Lexington Trust Company, March 25, 1930 .. J 1,994.10 $ 2,729.82 RECONCILIATION OF COLLECTOR'S CASH BYRON C.EARLE, Collector Cash balances February 3,1930: Taxes 1929 $6,229 26 Motor vehicle excise taxes 1929 .... 1 . .... 214.39 Sewer assessments 1929 10.80 Highway betterment assessments 1929 67 40 Sewer assessments— committed interest 1929 . 4 85 Highway betterment assessments— committed interest 1929 .. 19 61 Interest on taxes . . .... 166 35 Sewer accounts receivable .. 290.58 Water accounts receivable 1,275.27 Cash variation .. ... . 48 25 $ 8,326 76 358 ANNUAL REPORTS Balance Lexington Trust Company, February 3, 1930 ... $5,391.23 Cash in office February 3, 1930 (verified) . .. 2,935 53 $ 8,326 76 ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT BYRON C. EARLE, Collector Transfer 1929 from. Taxes 1928 $ 136 83 Highway betterment assessments 1928 212.74 Motor vehicle excise taxes, 1929 ... .. . 3.45 $ 353.02 Transfers 1929 to: Taxes 1929 $ 2.00 Motor vehicle excise taxes, 1929 30 58 Interest on taxes 30 Sewer assessments 1928 151.69 Water rates .. 24 33 208 90 Balance December 31, 1929 ... .... .... 144.12 $ 353.02 Balance January 1, 1930 $ 144.12 Transferred to taxes 1929— January 1 to February 3, 1930 $ 144.12 TAXES-1928 Outstanding January 1, 1929 .. .. $157,608.84 Abatements after payment, refunded . 479.82 Betterment assessments 1928 credited to taxes 13.03 Tax titles on betterment assessments 1928 credited to taxes ... .. 22 95 Tax title on sewer assessments, 1928 credited to taxes .. 13.35 Interest on taxes credited to taxes .33 Over-entry of tax titles 10 Unlocated difference, adjusted ......... 1 00 Over-payment to treasurer by collector, trans- ferred to adjustment account of Byron C Earle, Collector 136.83 Over-payments to collector,to be refunded .. 18.65 $158,294 90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 359 Payments to treasurer ... . $148,949.13 Abatements .... .. . 2,167.22 Tag titles Reported $6,972 31 Error in reporting.. 1181 6,984.12 Outstanding December 31, 1929,and February 3, 1930,per list .... 194 43 $158,294.90 TAXES-1929 Commitment . .. $687,214.07 Additional commitment 608.63 Payments and abatements refunded .... 666 29 Payments and abatements to be refunded $3.37 Overpayments to be refunded . . .75 4.12 $688,493 11 Payments to treasurer ......... . . .. $488,469 54 Abatements 4,933.40 Underpayment by collector to treasurer,trans- ferred from adjustment account of Byron C.Earle, collector .. 2 00 Outstanding December 31, 1929 . .. 195,088 17 $688,493 11 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $195,088 17 Payments and abatements refunded 100 82 $195,188.99 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 ... .. .. $ 31,285.41 Abatements January 1 to February 3, 1930 370 62 Tax titles January 1 to February 3, 1930 548 03 Transferred from adjustment account of Byron C. Earle collector 144 12 Outstanding February 3,1930, per list 156,611.55 Cash balance February 3, 1930 . 6,229.26 $195,188.99 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES-1929 Commitment $ 37,322 21 • Commitment list in excess of warrant .... . .24 Payments and abatements, refunded 492.08 360 ANNUAL REPORTS Overpayments by collector to treasurer trans- ferred to adjustment account of Byron C Earle, collector .. 3 45 Payments and abatements, to be refunded $1 78 Overpayments to be refunded 4.45 6.23 $ 37,824.21 Payment to treasurer. .. $ 27,959 81 Abatements 3,131 94 Transferred from adjustment account of Byron C Earle,collector Collections not entered in cash book . $30 54 Underpayment . . 04 30 58 6,701.88 $ 37,824.21 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 6,701 88 Commitments January 1 to February 3, 1930 52 05 Payment and abatement,to be refunded 2 81 $ 6,756.74 Payments to treasurer Jaunary 1 to February 3, 1930 $ 512 55 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list ... .... . 6,029 80 Cash balance February 3, 1930 214.39 $ 6,756.74 UNAPPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1929 . $ 8,748 25 Commitment .. 11,238.25 $ 19,986 50 Payments to treasurer $ 5,262.09 Abatements . ....... 1,936.37 Apportionments 7,824.60 Added to taxes 1929 . ... .... 2,888 77 Outstanding December 31, 1929 2,074.67 $ 19,986.50 Outstanding January 1, 1930 . .. $ 2,074 67 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3,1930 $ 243 91 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list 1,830.76 $ 2,074.67 TOWN OF LEXINGTOr 361 SEWER ASSESSMENTS-1928 Outstanding January 1, 1929 .. .. $ 3,109 39 Overpayment, refunded 187.74 Highway betterment assessment 1928,credited to sewer assessment 1928 .. 165.04 $ 3,46217 Payments to treasurer .... .... . $ 3,117.22 Abatements 179 91 Tax title on sewer assessments credited to taxes 1928 13 35 Transferred from adjustment account of Byron C. Earle, collector 151 69 $ 3,462 17 SEWER ASSESSMENTS-1929 Commitment Apportioned . . $2,125 62 Unapportioned 2,888 77 Committed interest ..... 897 24 $ 5,911 63 Commitment list in excess of warrant ........... .01 $ 5,911.64 Payments to treasurer $ 2,286.61 Abatements 278 35 Sewer assessments 1929 credited to highway betterment assessments 1929 ... 99.88 Outstanding December 31, 1929 3,246 80 $ 5,911.04' Outstanding January 1, 1929 $ 3,246.80 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 ......... .: $ 39142 Abatements January 1 to February 3, 1930 240 78 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list• Sewer assessments . $ 2,330.27 Sewer assessments— committed interest 268 68 $ 2,598.95 Cash balance February 3, 1929 15.65 $ 3,246.80 262 ANNUAL REPORTS APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Due 1930-1939 Outstanding January 1, 1929 .......... ... . .. $10,914 80 Apportionments 1929 . ... 7,824 60 $ 18,739 40 Payments in advance 1929 .. 624 35 Added to taxes 1929 2,125.62 Outstanding December 31,1929: Due in 1930 ... $2,639.09 Due in 1931 .... 2,373.61 Due in 1932 2,186.11 Due in 1933 2,096.84 Due in 1934 1,863.74 Due in 1935 1,553.10 Due in 1936 1,267.57 Due in 1937 .... 865.98 Due in 1938 .... 860.43 Due in 1939 282.96 $ 15,989.43 $ 18,739 40 UNAPPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1929 $15,462 84 Commitment .... 5,050 58 $ 20,513.42 Payments to treasurer . 902.63 Abatements 1,076.65 Apportionments 16,567.45 Added to taxes 1929 445 69 Outstanding December 31, 1929 1,521 00 $ 20,513.42 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 1,521.00 Commitment January 1 to February 3, 1930..... 14,624 22 $ 16,145.22 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list .... $' 16,145.22 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS-1928 Outstanding January 1, 1929 .... .. .. .. .. $ 897.26 Overpayments by collector to treasurer,trans- ferred to adjustment account of Byron C. Earle, collector 212.74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 26X Overpayment to be refunded 1 00 $ 1,111 00 Payments to treasurer 897.26 Tax title on betterment assessments credited to taxes 1928 22.95 Highway betterment assessments 1928 — credited to taxes 1928 13.03 Highway betterment assessments 1928 — credited to sewer assements 1928 165 04 Outstanding December 31, 1929 .. . 12.72 $ 1,111.00 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 12 72 Outstanding February 3, 1930 Highway betterment assessment 10.78 Highway betterment assessment— committed interest ..... 1.94 $ 12.72 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS-1929 Commitment: Apportioned $2,622 04 Unapportioned 445 69 Committed interest 1,005 42 $4,073 15 Sewer assessments 1929 credited to highway betterment assessments 1929 99.88 $ 4,173.03 Payments to treasurer 2,231 60 Abatements . .. 3.98 Outstanding December 31, 1929 . .. 1,937.45 $ 4,173.03 Outstanding January 1, 1930 . ... $ 1,937 45 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 ... 192.71 Tax titles January 1 to February 3, 1930 5 31 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list: Highway betterment assess- ments $1,287.44 Highway betterment assess- ments—committed in- terest . . ... 1364 98 1,652 42 364 ANNUAL REPORTS Cash balance February 3, 1930 87.01 $' 1,937 45 APPORTIONED HIGHWAY ASSESSMENTS Due 1930-1939 Outstanding January 1, 1929 $ 5,985 17 Apportionments 1929 16,567 45 $ 22,552.62 Payments in advance .. . 429 76 Added to taxes 1929 .. . 2,622.04 Outstanding December 31, 1929, per list Due in 1930 . $3,069.98 Due in 1931 .. 2,308.95 Due in 1932 ... 2,255.71 Due in 1933 ... 2,254.32 Due in 1934 2,169 26 Due in 1935 1,893.46 Due in 1936 , 1,844.08 Due in 1937 1,7.65 31 Due in 1938 1,767 85 Due in 1939 171.90 19,500 82 $ 22,552 62 UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1929 ......... $1,039 93 Commitment 2,3793 $ 3,357.86 Payments to treasurer 2,229.14 Added to taxes 1929 .. 134 63 Outstanding December 31, 1929 .. 994 09 $ 3,357.86 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 994 09 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 $ 54 60 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list 939 49 $ 994.09 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS-1929 Commitment .... $ 134 63 Outstanding December 31, 1929 .. 134 63 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 134 63 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 365 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 . .......... .... 134.63 • INTEREST ON TAXES Interest collections 1929: Taxes 1928 $4,464 77 Taxes 1929 750 45 Motor vehicle excise taxes 1929 .. 4131 $ 5,256 53 Payments to treasurer 5,255 90 Interest on taxes credited to taxes 19.28 . ..... .33 Transferred from adjustment account of Byron C. Earle, collector,—collections not en- tered in cash book .30 $ 5,256.53 Interest collections January 1 to February 3, 1930 .... .. .. . .... 689 24 Taxes 1929 .... 3.29 $ 692 53 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 52618 Cash balance February 3, 1930 166.35 $ 692 53 TOWN CLERK Cash balance January 1, 1929: Dog licenses $ 8.00 Town Clerk's fees ..... .. 142.25 $ 150.25 Receipts 1929: Dog licenses 2,196.00 Sporting licenses .. .. 590.25 Permits and miscellaneous collections 291.27 3,077 52 $ 3,227.77 Payments 1929. County treasurer 2,020 80 Division of Fisheries and Game 521.00 Town Treasurer .. . . ... 288.27 366 ANNUAL REPORTS 2,830.07 Fees retained by town clerk . . . . .... ... 294.00 Cash balance December 31,1929: Dog licenses 11 00 Permits and miscellaneous collections 3 00 Town Clerk's fees . 89 70 103.70 $ 3,227.77 Cash balance January 1, 1930: Dog licenses 11.00 Permits and miscellaneous collections .. 3 00 Town Clerk's fees 89.70 103.70 Receipts January 1 to February 14, 1930 Dog licenses . . . ... ... 8.00 Sporting licenses 143.25 Permits and miscellaneous collections .... 23 25 174 50 $ 278 20 Cash balance February 14, 1930 Due county . .. . 18 20 Due Division of Fisheries and Game . 127 00 Due town 26.25 Town Clerk's fees 106.75 $ 278 20 Cash balance February 14, 1930 $ 278.20 Balance Lexington Trust Company February 14, 1930 .. 3148 Cash in office February 14, 1930,verified 77 07 Town Clerk's fees 106 75 Cash variation February 14, 1930 .... 62.90 $ 278 20 SEWER DEPARTMENT Outstanding January 1, 1929 $2,720 73 Commitment . 7,306.08 Refunds 32 52 $10,059.33 Payments to treasurer ... . .. .. . 6,818 49 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 367 Abatements 154.88 Outstanding December 31, 1929 .. .... 3,085.96 $10,059.33 Outstanding January 1, 1930 3,085 96 Commitment January 1 to February 3, 1930 1,446.26 $ 4,531 22 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 .. .......... . . $ 604.64 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list .. 3,636.00 Cash balance February 3, 1930 290.58 $ 4,531.22 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Outstanding January 1, 1929 $ 335 00 Commitment 2,154 57 $ 2,489 57 Payments to treasurer ... 2,055.24 Abatements 245.00 Outstanding December 31,1929 ., . 189.33 $ 2,489.57 Outstanding January 1, 1930 . $ 189.33 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 .. .. 167 33 Outstanding February 3, 1930,per list .. 22 00 $' 189 33 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Outstanding January 1, 1929 . .. $ 719.00 Outstanding December 31, 1929 and February 3, 1930 719.00 PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Outstanding January 1, 1929 . $1,430 17 Commitment . . 2,484 68 $ 3,914.75 Payments to treasurer 2,432 83 Outstanding December 31, 1929 and February 3, 1930 .. 1,481.92 $ 3,914 75 368 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Outstanding January 1, 1929 $ 268 35 Commitment 33,074.48 $ 33,342 83 Payments to treasurer ... 16,892.47 Abatements 15,902.50 Outstanding December 31, 1929 and February 3, 1930 547 86 $ 33,342.83 MISCELLANEOUS Commitment $ 1,108 74 Payments to treasurer .... $1,082.08 Outstanding December 31, 1929 .... 26.66 $ 1,108.74 Outstanding January 1, 1930 26 66 Commitment January 1 to February 3, 1930 .... 30 50 $ 5716 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 26.66 Outstanding February 3, 1930, per list ....... 30.50 $ 57.16 WATER RATES AND SERVICES Outstanding January 1, 1929 .. $12,963 88 Commitment . . . ........ 76,478.87 Overpayments refunded . 145.78 Collections not committed 8.92 Overpayments to be refunded 3.75 $ 89,601 20 Payments to treasurer 70,957 80 Abatements 1,085 52 Commitment in excess detailed list 3 75 Adjustment of error in commitment . .. .. 27 51 Transferred from adjustment account of Byron C Earle, collector, collections not en- tered on cash book 24.33 Outstanding December 31, 1929 17,502.29 $ 89,601 20 Outstanding January 1, 1930 17,502.29 Commitment January 1 to February 3, 1930 .. 6,447 61 Overpayments refunded 1125 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 369 Collections not committed .................... 4.66 Overpayments to be refunded 7.50 $' 23,973 31 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 3, 1930 . .. 4,654.36 Unlocated difference 7 58 Outstanding February 2, 1930, per list ... 18,036.10 Cash balance February 3, 1930 1,275 27 $ 23,973 31 MUNROE CEMETERY Outstanding January 1, 1929 $ 158 25 Commitment 2,226.50 Detailed list in excess of commitment . .50 $ 2,385 25 Payments to treasurer 2,199 75 Abatements . .. 33 00 Outstanding December 31, 1929. .... . 162 50 $ 2,385.25 Outstanding January 1,1930 ; $ 152.50 Outstanding February 3, 1930 $ 152 50 Outstanding February 4, 1930 . .... 152.50 Commitment February 4 to March 25, 1930 128.00 Charges not committed 32 00 $ 312.50 Payments to treasurer February 4 to March 25, 1930 . .. 67.00 Outstanding March 25, 1930, per list 204.50 Cash on hand March 25, 1930 (verified) 41.00 $ 312.50 WESTVIEW CEMETERY Outstanding January 1, 1929 .. $1,685 20 Commitment 3,814.93 $ 5,50013 Payments to treasurer .... .. .... . 3,956 38 Outstanding December 31, 1929 1,543 75 $ 5,50013 Outstanding January 1, 1930 $ 1,543.75 Oustanding February 3, 1930 . $ 1,543 75 ANNUAL RIIPORTS Outstanding February 4, 1930 ... 1,543.75 Commitment February 4 to March 25, 1930 614.00 Charges not committed 263.00 $ 2,420.75 Payments to treasurer February 4, to March 25, 1930 . . 374 00 Outstanding March 25, 1930, per list 1,537.00 Cash on hand March 25, 1930 (verified) 506.00 Cash variation March 25, 1930 .... 3.75 $ 2,420.75 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $19511 $2,000.00 $2,195.11 On hand at end of year 1929 ' 213 66 2,000.00 2,213 66 Receipts Payments Income $ 89 55 Deposited in savings banks .... .. . . $ 18.55 Expenditures . 71.00 $89 55 $89.55 HARRIET R GILMOR CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $564.48 $564 48 On hand at end of year 1929 526 94 526.94 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Expenditures $ 61.75 ings bank .. $ 37.54 Income ... . 24.21 $61.75 $61.75 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 371 JONAS GAMMELL CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $749'64 $749.64 On hand at end of year 1929 656.99 656.99 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Expenditures . .. ... $124 87 Ings bank $ 92 65 Income 32 22 $124.87 $124.87 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $121 35 $100.00 $221 35 On hand at end of year 1929 126.86 100.00 226 86 Receipts Payments Income $ 5.51 Deposited in savings bank .. $ 5.51 HALLIE C BLAKE PRIZE FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Par Value of Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $1,000 00 $1,000 00 On hand at end of year 1929........ 1,000 00 1,000 00 Receipts Payments Income $ 50 00 Expenditures $ 50 00 GEORGE O. SMITH PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Sayings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $580 46 $2,000 00 $2,580.46 On hand at end of year 1929 582.62 2,000.00 2,000.00 372 ANNUAL REPORTS Receipts Payments Income $112.16 Deposited in savings bank ... $ 2.16 Lexington Field and Garden Club 119.00 $11216 $11216 BATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $574 32 $574.32 On hand at end of year 1929 602.69 602.69 Receipts Payments Income $ 28 37 Deposited in savings bank $ 28 37 EDITH C REDMAN BATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 . On hand at end of year 1929 $500 00 $500.00 Receipts Payments Bequest $500 00 Deposited in savings Income 3 75 bank . $500 00 Expenditures . 3 75 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $1,123 34 $1,123.34 On hand at end of year 1929 94135 941.35 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 373 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Expenditures ........ $230 58 Ings bank $181.99 Income 48.59 $230 58 $230.58 WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $10,OQ0 00 $10,000.00 On hand at end of year 1929 . 2,000 00 $8,000 00 $10,000.00 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Purchase of Securities $8,000.00 ings bank . $8,160.00 Deposited in savings Income 462.10 bank .. 160 00 Premium on securities purchased 120 00 Accrued interest on se- curities purchased 40.00 Transferred to town... 302.10 $8,622.10 $8,622.10 CHARLES E. FRENCH SCHOOL MEDAL FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $602,71 $2,000 00 $2,602 71 On hand at end of year 1929 619 86 2,000 00 2,619 86 Receipts Payments Income .... .. . $10715 Deposited in savings bank . . . . $ 1715 Expenditures .... 90.00 $10715 $10715 374 ANNUAL REPORTS CHARLES E FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $94.03 $2,000 00 $2,094.03 On hand at end of year 1929 .... 76.81 2,000 00 2,076 81 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Expenditure . $100 00 ings bank $ 17.22 Income ... 82.78 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS MUNROE CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Cash Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $29,802.00 $28,802.00 On hand at end of year 1929 .. . $1,000 00 30,255 91 31,255.91 Receipts Payments Income $1,353.91 Deposited in sayings Bequests 1,200 00 bank . $ 453.91 Transferred to Ceme- tery Commissioners 1,100.00 Cash on hand at end of year 1929° .. 1,000.00 $2,553.91 $2,553 91 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS WESTVIEW CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Bank Cash Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $8,587 00 $8,587 00 On hand at end of year 1929 $54 00 10,190 10 10,244.10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 375 Receipts Payments Income $417.35 Deposited in savings Sale of lots 1,239.75 bank .... $1,603.10 Cash on hand at end of year 1929 54 00 $1,657.10 $1,657.10 SAMUEL J. BRIDGE CHARITY FUND In Custody of the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $619 06 $4,000 00 $4,619 06 On hand at end of year 1929 514 52 4,000 00 4,514 52 Receipts Payments Withdrawn from say- Expenditures . $404.49 Ings bank . $104.54 Income 201.01 Income transferred from Gerry Fund 98 94 $404.49 $404.49 ELIZABETH B GERRY CHARITY FUND In Custody of the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $680.26 $1,600.00 $2,280.26 On hand at end of year 1929 680.26 1,600.00 2,280 26 Receipts Payments Income ... $ 98 94 Transferred to Bridge Charity Fund $ 98.94 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY GENERAL FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 ....... $11,000.00 $11,000 00 On hand at end of year 1929 $97.80 11,000 00 11,097 80 376 ANNUAL REPORTS Receipts Payments Sale of securities $3,000 00 Purchase of securities $3,000 00 Income 53180 Deposited in savings Premium on securities bank 97 80 purchased ........ 96 00 Transferred to Liberty Trustees 530 00 $3,627.80 $3,627.80 ROBBINS LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $100.00 $100 00 on Hand at end of year 1929 100 00 100 00 Receipts Payments Income $ 4 55 Transferred to Library Trustees . . $ 4 55 WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $1,101 41 $1,101.41 On hand at end of year 1929 1,10141 1,101 41 Receipts Payments Income $ 48.46 Transferred to Library Trustees $ 48 46 BEAL LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Par Value of Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $1,100 00 $1,100 00 On hand at end of year 1929 1,100 00 1,100 00 Receipts Payments Income $ 60.50 Transferred to Library Trustees $ 60 50 TOWN OP LEXINGTON 377 LAURA BRIGHAM LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $3,000 00 $3,000 00 On hand at end of year 1929 $536 81 2,500.00 3,036 81 Receipts Payments Sale of securities $500 00 Deposited in savings Income 89 31 bank . $536 81 Premium on securities Transferred to Library sold . 25 00 Trustees ....... 77 50 $614.31 $614.31 LIBRARY BOOK FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Par Value of Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $1,000 00 $1,000 00 On hand at end of year 1929 1,000.00 1,000.00 Receipts Payments Income $ 25 00 Transferred to Library Trustees .. $ 25 00 GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Par Value of Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $500 00 $500 00 On hand at end of year 1929 500.00 500 00 Receipts Payments Income .... $ 30 00 Transferred to Library Trustees .. $' 30 00 378 ANNUAL RPII'ORTB ALICE BUTLER CARY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Par Value Bank of Deposits Securities Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $449.90 $2,000.00 $2,449 90 On hand at end of year 1929 .... 449.90 2,000 00 2,449.90 Receipts Payments Income $102.30 Transferred to Library Trustees .. .... $102.30 JANE PHINNEY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Bank Deposits Total'1 On hand at beginning of year 1929 $126 98 $126 98 On hand at end of year 1929 . 126 98 126.98 Receipts Payments Income $ 5 58 Transferred to Library Trustees $ 5.58 MARIA CARY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Bank Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1929 $354.31 $354.31 On hand at end of year 1929 354.31 354.31 Receipts Payments Income $ 1612 Transferred to Liberty Trustees $ 16.12 TOWN OH` LEXINGTON 379 380 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON Balance Sheet—December 31, 1929 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets Cash• General .. $136,409.52 Cary Memorial Library Trustees 716 79 Accounts Receivable: Taxes Levy of 1928 $175 78 Levy of 1929 195,084 05 195,259.83 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes, 1929 6,695 95 Special Assessments: Sewer Unapportioned 2,074.67 Apportioned 1929 3,246 80 Highway Betterments. Unapportioned 1,52100 Apportioned 1928 . . . ... 1172 Apportioned 1929 .. . 1,937.45 Sidewalk Unapportioned 994.09 Apportioned 1929 134.63 9,920.36 Tax Titles 4,194.73 Departmental: Health 189 33 Highway . .... 719 00 Public Welfare 1,481.92 State Aid 344.00 Schools 547 86 Miscellaneous ... 26 66 Munroe Cemetery 152.50 Westview Cemetery .. .. 1,543.75 5,005 02 Sewer . . ... 3,085.96 Water Rates and Services ... 17,497.63 Loans authorized 95,000 00 $473,785 49 TOWN Or LEXINGTON 381 Liabilities Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue $250,000 00 In Anticipation of Bond Issue 22,500 00 $272,500 00 Cary Memorial Library .. . . 716.79 Adjustmeht Account—Byron C Earle, Collector 14412. Veterans' Memorial Fund 3,617 89 Sale of Cemetery lots Westview Cemetery 1,689 86 Unexpended Balances• Engineering Department $506 27 New Fire Station Headquarters 2,000.00 Sewer Construction 273.64 Sewerage Survey 2,737 61 Highway Construction 1,847 77 Highway Construction—Waltham St 4,313 56 Purchase of Land 30,000 00 Purchase of Car Barn Property ... 35,000 00 Committee on New School House 2,474.00 Swimming Pool .. .... 173.76 Permanent Memorial ... 1,700.00 Committee on Permanent Memorial 800.00 Water Construction .. ......... .. . 27,767.22 Westview Cemetery Construction 92.38 Westview Cemetery Land 1,090.82 Maturing Debt .... . ... .. ........ 375 70 111,152 73 Overlay Reserve for Abatement of Taxes• Levy of 1929 . . .. ... 175.00 Reserve Fund—Overlay Surplus 4,512 38 Sewer Assessment Fund .......... 4,421.30 Sale of Land 850.00 Water Department Available Surplus ..... .. 2,727.34 Tax Title Suspense 16 97 Revenue Available When Collected Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $6,695.65 Special Assessment 9,920.86 Tax Title 4,194 73 Departmental .......... ... ... .. 5,005 02 Sewer Maintenance . 3,085 96 Water 17,497 63 46,399.35 Surplus Revenue . . 24,861.76 $473,785 49 382 ANNUAL REPORTS DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Assessments Not Due: Sewer Assessments . $15,989.43 Highway Betterment Assessments .... 19,500.82 $35,490.25 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit . . .. $228,500.00 Outside Debt Limit 440,500.00 $669,000 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 383 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due in 1930 ....... . $2,639.09 1931 ... .. 2,373.61 1932 .. 2,186.11 1933 2,096.84 1934 1,863.74 1935 1,553 10 1936 1,267 57 1937 .... 865 98 1938 ... 860 43 1939 282 96 $15,989.43 Apportioned Highway Betterment Assessments Due fir 1930 $3,069 98 1931 .. 2,308 95 1932 . . . 2,255.71 1933 2,254.32 1934 .. 2,169.26 1935 1,&93.46 1936 1,844 08 1937 .. . 1,765 31 1938 1,767 85 1939 . 171 90 $19,500 82 $35,490 25 General Loans—Inside Debt Limit Adams School Loan 1912 .... . $3,000 00 School Construction Loan 1915 12,000.00 Parker School Loan 1919 30,000.00 School Construction Loan 1925 72,000.00 Buckman Tavern Park Loan 14,000 00 Trust Fund Refunding Loan 1910. . 6,000 00 Sewer Loan 1927 .... ...... 12,000.00 Sewer Loan 1927 .... 21,000.00 Sewer Loan 1928 13,000 00 New Town Office Building 1928 ... 42,500 00 Street Improvement Loan 1922 "Depot Park" 3,000 00 $228,500.00 x 384 ANNUAL REPORTS • $669,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 385 General Loans—Outside Debt Limit. Street Improvement Loan 1924 5,000 00 School Construction Loan 1924.... .. . 230,000 00 Sewer Loan 1915 .. . ... 48,000 00 Sewer Loan 1924 .. 5,000.00 Sewer Loan 1925 . . 18,000.00 Sewer Loan 1926 .... 20,000.00 Sewer Loan 1927 . 7,000 00 $333,000 00 Water Loan—Outside Debt Limit. Water Loan 1912 .... .... $1,500 00 Water Loan 1925 . . .. .. 4,000 00 Water Loan 1926 .. 8,000 00 Water Loan 1926 7,000 00 Water Loan 1927 16,000.00 Water Loan 1927 .. 13,000.00 Water Loan 1928 .. . ... . 28,000.00 Water Loan 1929 30,000 00 $107,500 00 $669,000.00 386 ANNUAL REPORTS TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds—Cash and Securities• In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts $65,447.75 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Trust 6,794.78 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 20,867.21 $93,109 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 387 Eleanor S Beals Charity Fund $2,113.66 Harriet It Gilmor Charity Fund 526 94 • Jonas Gammell Charity Fluid 656 99 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 226 86 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund ..... 1,000.00 George 0. Smith Park Fund 2,582 62 Battle Green Fund .. 602 69 Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund ... 500 00 Hayes Fountain Fund .. . 941.35 William Augustus Tower Memorial Fund .. 10,000.00 Charles E French School Medal Fund ..... 2,619.86 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund.... 2,076.81 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Munroe 31,255 91 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Westview— 10,244 10 $65,447.79 Samuel J Bridge Charity Fund $4,514.52 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund .... 2,280.26 6,794 78 Cary Memorial Library General Fund $11,097.80 Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,10141 Beal Library Fund 1,100 00 Laura M Brigham Library Fund 3,036 81 Library Book Fund 1,000 00 Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund ... 500.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund • 2,449.90 Maria Cary Library Fund . ..... 354 31 Jane P Phinney Library Fund . 126 98 20,867.21 $93,109.78 388 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL December 31, 1930 BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OFFICE BUILDING, 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 by or against the town which were pend- ing at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year", (b) "all actions brought by or against the town during such year", (c) "all actions settled or disposed of during such year". (a) The following actions were pending on January 1, 1930, and proceeded as stated. (1) John Swenson, Adm. v. Town of Lexington; Super- ior, Middlesex; personal injuries, ad damnum $15,000. No ac- tion taken during the year (2) George A Woods v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex, petition for assessment of damages for taking the right to construct a sewer. Settled by construction of a sewer connection by the town. (3) Robbins & Smith; petition for registration of tittle to land including Harrington Park, so called. Registration granted. (4) Caroline A. Harrington v Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for es- tablishment of building line No action taken during the year. (5) Town of Lexington v. Louisa G T Bean and Frank W. Perkins; Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of the Zoning Law Decision of Supreme Judicial Court overruling Superior Court. Decree for the plaintiff with injunction as prayed for. TOWN OF IaKXTNOTON 389 (6) Charles W. Ryder, et al v. Albert H. Burnham, eft al, Superior,Middlesex; appeal from order prohibiting keep- ing swine on Waltham Street. Plaintiff's exceptions finally settled. Exceptions argued in Supreme Judicial Court Ex- ceptions overruled and verdict affirmed. Bill in equity to en- force order filed. (7) Town of Lexington v. Pasquale Moretti; Superior, Middlesex bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By-law. Final decree for the plaintiff with injunction as prayed for (b) The following cases have been entered during the year 1930 (1) Atlantic National Bank v, Town of Lexington, Su- perior, Middlesex; appeal from refusal of Assessors to abate taxes. Referred to George C. Coit,' Commissioner Hearings completed before Commissioner. Commissioner's report filed. (2) George W. Norton v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; appeal from refusal of Assessors to abate taxes. Appeal dismissed. (3) Town of Lexington v. John J. Burns. in Re• Estate of Susan E Smith; Probate CoOrt, Middlesex, petition against executor to compel payment for perpetual care of cem- etery lot. Pleadings completed (4) Ahern & Pichette v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; appeal to State Fire Marshal from grant by the Selectmen of a garage and gasolone permit Appeal chsmissed. (5) Leonard K. Dunham v. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex. Pleadings completed. (6) Town of Lexington v. John F. Heaney and Alice J. Heaney, Superior, Middlesex, bill in equity to enjoin violation of Building By-law and Zoning By-law. Decree for the plain- tiff and injunction as prayed for. (7) Town of Lexington v Arey Greenblott and Mar- garet J. Fleming, Superior, Middlesex, bill in equity to en- join violation of Zoning By-law. Decree for the plaintiff and injunction as prayed for. Petition for attachment for con- tempt against both defendants Dismissed on payment of costs and removal of nuisance. (8) Charles Brophy v. Town of Lexington; Middlesex, Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex; tort for per- sonal injuries arising from collision with a traffic beacon. Pleadings completed. 390 ANNUAL REPORTS (9) Anne C McKinney v Town of Lexington, Middlesex; Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex; tort for property damage to automobile by collision with a traffic beacon Plead- " ings completed. (10) Lexington v. Commonwealth; Superior, Middlesex; claim for reimbursement for support of a pauper Pleadings r completed. (11) Town of Lexington v. City of Revere; Middlesex, Superior, action of contract for reimbursement for support of a pauper Pleadings completed (c) Of the above actions the following were disposed of during the year: (1) Woods v. Lexington (2) Robbins & Smith v. Lexington (3) Lexington v. Bean & Perkins (4) Lexington v Moretti (5) Lexington v. Heaney (6) Lexington v. Greenblott (7) Norton v. Lexington The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts re- , ceived by him as compensation and for disbursements in each of such actions during such year and for all other services not covered by his regular salary. (1) Attendance at prosecution of criminal case, Charles Brophy and Anne C. McKinney $ 25.00 Payment to Horace A Edgecomb for stenog- graphic report in above case 46.20 (2) Norton v. Lexington . . 20.00 (3) Ahern and Pichette v Lexington 75 00 (4) Examination of title to land purchased from Lillian G. and Lois M. Marshall 60 00 (5) Examination of title of Franklin School site 50 00 (6) Lexington v. Woods 36 00 (7) Lexington v Bean and Perkins 625 00 Disbursements in Lexington v. Bean and Per- kins125.73 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 391 (8) Examination of title and negotiations for pur- chase of land from Lexington &Boston Street Railway Co. ... 120 00 (9) Lexington v Moretti 40.00 Disbursements in above case 3.00 (10) Lexington v Heaney .. 50 00 Disbursements .... 13 75 (11) Lexington v. Greenblott .. 100.00 Disbursements .. 2415 Yours sincerely, S. R. WRIGHTINGTON, Town Counsel. 392 ANNUAL REPORTS ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineering Department during the year 1930: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Streets Accepted In 1930 Length Date of Name of Street From To In feet Acceptance Bertwell Road No Hancock St Fuller Road 960 Apr.28,1930 Clarke St.Extension Parker St Playground 246 June 9,1930 Fottler Avenue Cliffe Avenue Westerly 604 Apr 28,1930 Taft Avenue. Baker Avenue Ellis St 690 Apr 28,1930 2500 Lines and grades were established for the construction of the above mentioned streets In addition thereto, study plans were made for the following streets• 1 Smith Avenue from Independence Avenue to Follen Road 2. Tucker Avenue from Baker Avenue to Carville Avenue Lines and grades were established for. 1. Construction of granolithic sidewalks and driveways bor- dering 44 properties on 17 separate streets. The various widths of construction totalled 3743 square yards ex- ' elusive of repair work. 2 Setting curb along Massachusetts Avenue fronting 10 separate properties and on the following streets: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39:3 a Fallen Road b Hancock Street c Muzzey Street d Pleasant Street Detailed surveys and plans were made of the streets listed below: Length Name of Street From To in feet 1. Cedar Street Massachusetts Ave End 3524 2 Lisbeth Street Massachusetts Ave End 280 3 Sherman Street Fletcher Ave Grant Street 404 4 Winthrop Road Near Mass Ave Vine Brook Rd. 800 5004 General assistance was rendered to the County of Middle- sex in connection with the relocations of Massachusetts Avenue and Wood Street. SEWER DEPAR+MENT Lines and grades were established for the construction of eigh-Inch sewers at the following°lolcations: Length Name of Street From To in feet 1 Cliff e Avenue Theresa Avenue Fottler Avenue 185> 2 Fottler Avenue Massachusetts Ave Cliffe Avenue 1413 3. Hillcrest Avenue Fottler Avenue Theresa Avenue 121 4. Massachusetts Ave. E Lex.Station Southeasterly 129, 5 Massachusetts Ave. Fottler Avenue Bowker Street 509 6 Oakland Street Glen Road Southerly 83 7. Theresa Avenue Hillcrest Avenue Cliffe Avenue 308: 2745 Record Plans were also made lof Robbins Road, Watson. Road and Bowker Street. A study of the vicinity betweennd adjacent to Bow Street and Cliffe Avenue showed the impracticability of serving this section with our existing main outlet. The sewer assessment charge for 1931 construction will be .15.077 per foot 394 ANNUAL REPORTS WATER DEPARTMENT Lines and / or grades were given for the extension of 29,493 linear feet of water mams in twenty-one separate streets. All of these locations have been recorded m note book form and some plans made. BOARD OF SURVEY The following work was undertaken for the Board of Selectmen or for Board of Survey purposes: 1 Detailed surveys and plans were made of the streets listed below. Length Name of Street From To in feet a Bow Street Massachusetts Ave. Cliffe Avenue 350 b. Burlington Street No Hancock Street Grove Street 2080 c. Lincoln Street Massachusetts Ave. Marrett Road 5530 d. Lincoln Street Middle Street Lincoln Boundary 2920 e Valley Road Bedford Street Willow Street 1400 12280 2. Plans for 80 foot street, along Vine Brook from Massa- chusetts Avenue to Vine Brook Road. 3. Plan for taking at the southeasterly junction of Marrett Road and Lincoln Street. 4 Descriptions of precincts by streets. S. Survey of car barn property 6 Perambulations of town boundaries. PLANNING BOARD Topographical surveys and plans have been completed for the study of proposed and the correction of existing layouts and are as follows: 1. 132 acres bounded by Lincoln Street, School Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Audubon Road. Field work of one half of this area was completed in 1929 2. 58 acres located between Massachusetts Avenue and Hill Street. 3. 23 acres comprising "Colonial Heights" located along and between Massachusetts Avenue and Wood Street. 4 15 acres including Nichols property most easterly of Oak Street. 5. 6 acres just easterly and along Pleasant and Water- town Streets. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 395 A study plan was made for the development of the Smith, formerly Moulton property, just northerly of Locust Avenue. Study plans were made for the extension of Oakland Street to Sherman Street which in turn was extended to Woburn Street. During the past year we have given considerable time to- gether with information from our resources in collaboration with the Metropolitan Division of Planning in regard to cir- cumferential or other highways which directly or indirectly affect the Town of Lexington. AIR SURVEY MAP We are able to say at this early date that this map will pay for itself several times during the next 5 years. It will eliminate the cost of making many miles of preliminary sur- veys for the study of future roads. Stereoscopic study of the original contact prints which accompany this map will reveal the answer to many drainage problems without the usual field work. ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT A survey was made of the buildings located at Spring Street on the property which was formerly known as the Kelsey Ranch. Buildings constructed during 1930 were located and plotted on existing block plans Eighteen additional tracings were made of block plans. PARK DEPARTMENT For this department our services were rendered as fol- lows: 1. Survey and plan showing swimming pool and all pipe line locations 2. Surveys for takings at and near Clarke Street Extension 3 Lines and grades established for: a Playground near Lincoln Street b. Skating Rink c. Drainage of Hastings Park and playground areas. 396 ANNUAL REPORTS CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Staked out lots in the Hillside Section of Westview Ceme- tery. DRAINAGE MATTERS Considerable time was given to the study of the drainage of the main channel of Vine Brook. A location survey and profile of same was completed from Hayes Lane to pond near Lowell Street. Lines and grades were established for the culvert at the Clarke Street playground entrance. GENERAL WORK The services of the department were also required in con- nection with: 1. Approval of land court eases. 2. Approval of plans relative to installation of public utilities. 3 Numbering plans for 21 streets 4 112 miscellaneous plans for various departments and Committees. 6. Street lines and / or grades for 60 property owners 6. Changes and additions to 400 and 800 Scale Town Maps. CONCLUSION We have not been able at all times to give as complete at- tention to requests from various departments and committees as may have been expected. For this reason I wish to state that in the accomplishment of the work contained in this re- port,the Town Engineer spent many hours outside of the regu- lar schedule and at times was assisted by other members of the department. The present personnel of the Engineering Department with the Town Engineer is: Stanley A. Higgins J. Bruce Lewis George 0 Harrington William C. Paxton, Jr. Albert A. Miller and two students from Northeastern University who work co-operatively. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 397 In conclusion I wish to gratefully acknowledge the as- sistance given to this department by the Town Officials aild members of other departments. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. COSGROVE, Town Engineer. 398 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN TREASURER Lexington, Mass., December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Gentlemen: I present herewith my Report as Treasurer of the Town of Lexington for the year 1930: Cash on hand, January 1, 1930 . $ 136,409 52 Receipts during the year 1930 .... 1,809,299 36 $2,035,708.88 Expenditures, 1930 .. .. 1,789,185 08 Balance on hand, January 1, 1931 $ 246,523 80 Respectfully submitted, JOHN H. BANE, Town Treasurer. TOWN OP' LEXINGTON 399 • REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND-1930 SAMUEL J. BRIDGE, a descendent of Lex- ington, made a gift to the town in 1880 of $2000. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4000 when the entire income should be available for assisting the in- digent poor of the town. Amount of Fund, as reported in 1928 . $3,978.50 Invested as under.- 2000 U S 4th Liberty 41/�,s ..... 1,878 85 2000 Lawrence Gas Co 41/Zs 1,977 60 Lexington Savings Bank .. . 122.05 3,978 50 BRIDGE FUND Income Account 1930 Receipts Interest on 2000 Lawrence Gas & Electric 41/as $90.00 2000 U. S. 4th 4Ys 85.00 from Lexington Savings Bank . 14 70 Refund account Mrs. Rose Wilson 23.00 Refund account Frances Willard Settle- ment 3 61 216.31 Income from Gerry Fund— Interest on 1600 U. S. 4th 41/0 68 00 Lexington Savings Bank . 30.94 98 94 $315.25 400 ANNUAL REPORTS Payments Cash paid for charitable purposes545 82 Excess of Payments .... 230 57 Balance Dec 31, 1929 392.47 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 . 161.90 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND— Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lex- ington January 15, 1814. At her death, leaving no will and no direct descendents, by an act of the legislature 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, as reported in 1929 $2,067.54 Invested as under:- 1600 United States 4th 41/4s 1,387.28 Lexington Savings Bank 680.26 $2,067.54 HOWARD S. 0 NICHOLS JOHN F. TURNER WALDO F. GLIDDEN Trustees. Examined and Approved, CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant. , TOWN OF LEX INo'rox 401_ REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen:— The' Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library have met regularly each month and disposed of the various responsibil- ities entrusted -CO them. These responsibilities include the in- vestment of funds, the expenditures for upkeep and operation and for the purchase of books, oversight of the welfare of the members of the staff, care of the buildings and grounds of the main Library and of the East Lexington Branch, and neces- sary planning for the expansion and larger serviceableness of the Library We are indebted to the Town for buying the strip of land adjoining our eastern boundary and for removing the old build- ing which stood upon it. We have extended our grounds to the new boundry, graded and grassed the land, and planted shrubs, and trees This new property has been beautified by a plant- ing of large trees given to the Library by Mr. Hallie C. Blake.- Respectfully lake_Respectfully submitted, EDWIN M. SLOCOMBE, Chairman_ 402 ANNUAL REPORTS TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL REPORT 1930 ELEANOR S BEALS LEGACY— Eleanor S Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2000 was given the town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born Principal Account $2,000 00 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 2,000.00 Income Account Receipts Interest on $2,000 City of Lynn 4s $80.00 from Lexington Savings Bank 4 67 Refund account Mrs. Rosa Wilson62.25 146.92 Payments 241.00 Excess of Payments 94 08 Balance Dec. 31, 1929 213.66 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 119.58 HARRIET R GILMOR LEGACY— Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, Nov. 5, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500 was left to the town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the town. Principal Account $500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 403 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank . 500 00 Income Account Receipts Interest from Lexington Savings Bank $23.95 Refund account Mrs Rosa Wilson 48 26 72.20 Payments 18.25 Excess of receipts 53 95 Balance Dec 31, 1929 26.94 Balance Dec 31, 1930 80.89 CHARLES E FRENCH LEGACY— Charles E French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexington. Under the will $4000. was left to the town, the income of $2000 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the income of $2000. for the three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduating classes Principal Account (as reported in 1929) $4,510 00 Principal invested in 4000 Town of Lexington 4s 4,000.00 North Avenue Savings Bank 610 00 4,510.00 Income Account—Cemetery Receipts Interest on 2000 Lexington 4s . 80 00 from Lexington Savings Bank 2.12 82.12 Payments Cash paid to Cemetery Commissioners 100 00 Excess of Payments . 17 88 Balance of Income Dec. 31, 1929. 76.81 Balance of Income Dec 31, 1930 58 93 Income Account—Schools 404 ANNUAL REPORTS Receipts Interest on 2000 Lexington 4s 80.00 from Lexington Savings Bank 3 58 from North Avenue Savings Bank 25.80 109.38 Payments -Cash paid for medals . . .......... 90.00 Excess of Receipts 19 38 Balance of Income Dec. 31, 1929 109.86 Balance of Income Dec 31, 1930 129 24 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY— Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington Oct. 10, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lex- ington $500 the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the in- mates of the Almshouse. By decree of Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever located Principal Account $500.00 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank . ....... . . 500.00 Income Account Receipts Interest from Lexington Savings Bank29.42 Payments 10 00 Excess of Receipts 19 42 Balance Dec 31, 1929 156 96 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 176.38 GEORGE 0. SMITH LEGACY— George 0 Smith, born in Lexington Jan. 5, 1832. Under his will a legacy of $2500 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club Principal Account (as reported in 1929) $2,452.50 S _ TOWN OF LEXINGTON 405 Principal invested as under.- 2000 United States Liberty 41/�,s . 1,878.85 Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 573 65 2,452150 Income Account Receipts Interest on 2000 U. S. 4th 414s 85.00 from Lexington Savings Bank 26.94 111 94 Payments Cash paid to Lexington Field & Garden Club . .. 110 00 Excess of Receipts 1.94 Balance Dec 31, 1929 8 97 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 10.91 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Receipts Brooks T. Batcheller 500 00 Henry C. U,rann 500.00 Estate of Isabella Simonds 150 00 Sadie Collins .... .. . 100.00 C F Davis ..... 100.00 1,350 00 Amount of Funds Dec 31, 1929.. 26,685.00 Amount of Funds Dec. 31, 1930 28,035.00 Income Account Receipts Interest from Lexington Savings Bank 984.76 Warren Inst. for Savings 446.77 1,431.53 Payments , Cash paid to Cemetery Commissioners r .. 1,200.00 406 ANNUAL REPORTS Excess of Receipts 23153 Balance Dec. 31, 19293,570 91 Balance Dec 31, 1930 3,802.44 HAYES,FOUNTAIN FUND— A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $86272, by a vote of the town a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for • the care of the fountain and the grounds around it Principal Account . ... $862.72 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 862 72 Income Account Receipts Interest from Lexington Savings Bank. 42 66 No Payments Balance Dec. 31, 1929 . . 78.63 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 121.29 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Balance Dec 31, 1929, as reported $226 86 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank . 5 74 232 60 Invested as under— Lexington Savings Bank .. 132.60 Note of James A. Collins 100.00 232 60 PERPETUAL CARE FUND WESTVIEW CEMETERY Balance as reported Dec. 31, 1929 $8,454.50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 407 Receipts Town Treasurer 570.50 Balance Dec 31, 1930 $9,025 00 Income Account Balance as reported Dec. 31, 1929 1,735.60 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank 77 57 Warren Inst. for Savings 433.06 510.63 Balance Dec. 31, 1930 2,246 23 BATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925 it was VOTED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dol- Iars 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 Deccember 31, 1929 $500 00 Principal deposited in Cambridge Sav- ings Bank .. 500.00 Income Account Balance as reported Dec 31, 1929 102.69 Receipts Interest—Cambridge Savings Bank 25 30 Lexington Savings Bank4.35 29.65 Balance Dec 31, 1930 132 34 iIALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND— $1000 was endowed in 1920 the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School, who by ex- ample and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct and good -will of the student body. 408 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal Fund (cash received from Hallie C Blake) $1,000 00, Principal invested in- 1000 Baltimore & Ohio R. R Co. Reg. & Genl 5s Dec 1995 1,000.00 Income Account Receipts Interest on 1000 Baltimore & Ohio R. R 5s .... 50.00 Payments Cash paid for prizes 50.00 0.00- WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOW R MEMO- RIAL PARK TRUST FUND— By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower, dated Sept 17, 1928 and accepted by vote of the town Nov. 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. Principal Fund, as reported Dec. 31, 1929 $10,000.00', Principal invested as under — 4000 Boston Elevated Rwy. Co. 5s 1942 4,000.00 4000 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 5s 19554,000 00 Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 2,000.00 10,000 00 Income Account Receipts Interest 4000 Boston Elevated Rwy. 5s.... 200.00 4000 Pacific Gas & Elec Co 5s 200.00 Lexington Savings Bank 88 88 488.88 Payments Cash paid to Lexington Park Department 488.88 0.00, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 409 EDITH C REDMAN BATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND— Principal of Fund ... $500 00 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank 500 00 Income Account Received interest from Lexington Sav- ings Bank 22 75 Paid cash to Lexington Park Department 22.75 HOWARD S 0 NICHOLS, JOHN F. TURNER, WALDO F. GLIDDEN, Trustees. Examined and Approved, CHARLES F. PIERCE, Town Accountant 410 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1930. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN• LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen:— I herewith submit my report for the year 1930, as Wire Inspector. This last year of 1930 we find the electric work has been less than last year,this is due to the nation wide depression al- though many homes have installed new appliances. Number of applications and permits grant- ed 313 Number of calls made in connection with the inspections 480 To the Officers and members of the Fire Department for their assistance and support at all times, I extend my most sin- cere appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Louis W. BILLS, Inspector of Wires. ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS agd® 9 0 6 OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the Year 1930 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 3 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1930 To the Citizens of Lexington: The forty-fifth Annual Report of the School Committee is respectfully submitted. This report includes the following items• A. Statement by the School Committee. B. Financial Statement. C. School Committee Organization D Lexington Parent-Teacher Associations E. School Calendar. F. School Hours G. Directory of School Officers H. Report of the Superintendent of Schools. I Report of Health Department J. Teachers' Resignations and Appointments. K School Statistics: 1 Prizes. 2 Distribution of Senior High School Pupils by Courses and Subjects. 3 What Our 1930 Graduates are Doing. 4. Enrollment by Schools for October, 1930. 5. Vocational School Pupils 6. Extract from State Returns 7 Report of Attendance Officer. 8 Lexington School Savings. 4 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT A STATEMENT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The continued growth of Lexington is reflected in the growth of the schools as shown by the increase in registration and the necessary appropriation to pay the expenses. The total number of pupils at the opening of schools in September, 1930, was 2348 as compared with 2227 pupils in September, 1920. The indications are that there will be a similar increase in September,1931. The expenses of the schools have increased in about the same rate, and it is reasonable to expect that the Town will be called upon each year to make a larger appro- priation than for the previous year The most important incident of the year is the building of the new grade school on Allen Street. This building will be known as the Franklin School, thereby perpetuating the name of the district school which stood nearby on Concord Avenue, and served that section of the Town until it was abandoned in 1891. The new building promises to be a very satisfactory ad- dition to our present system. It will be opened in September, 1931, and the indications are that it will have at that time a registration of about 175 pupils. Plans are now being prepared for an addition to the Adams School building. These plans with estimates and rec- ommendations will be presented to the Town at the next Annual Meeting. The playgrounds at all of the grade schools have been pro- vided with simple playground equipment such as swings, slides and see-saws. At the Hancock School a new fence has been placed on the Forest Street side of the property to protect the children while at play. This has been made necessary by rea- son of the street having been made a through way, which has resulted in much increased traffic. The report of the Superintendent of Schools is herewith submitted and is made a part of this report. It particularly TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 deals with the present buildings and probable future require- ments for additional buildings. We recommend this report to the careful consideration of all interested in the schools. We also submit the financial statement for the year, and the usual statistics relating to the the conduct of the schools. JAMES STUART SMITH, Charman, HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, MINNIE A. GLYNN, School Committee. • ANNUAL SCHOOL RRPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT Year Ending December 31, 1930 B. General Expenses: Superintendent, Attendance Officer, Office Assistance and Expenses $ 5,550.63 Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals and Teachers........ 152,706.56 Textbooks 3,621.61 Stationery and Supplies 7,917 95 Expenses of Operation,Janitors,Fuel, etc 25,918 57 Maintenance, Repairs, etc. 5,587.17 Libraries . . 773.89 Health 3,050 35 Transportation ... . 8,410 00 Vocational Tuition .... .... . .. 1,451.20 Miscellaneous Expenses, Graduations, Athletics, Express, etc. .. .. 1,777.08 Outlays, Furniture, Equipment, etc.' . 3,454.52 Americanization Classes ... ... . 244.06 .Summer School .. .. ... 625 00 $221,088.59 Appropriation $222,320 00 'Unexpended Balance .. .. 1,231.41 $222,320.00 $222,320 00 Receipts 'Tuition Town of Bedford .. . $8,292.36 Town of Burlington ...... 8,210.96 Town of Billerica 54 00 Individuals 52.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State Wards_. 1,800 49 Vocational Schools 547 86 Americanization Classes 108 33 General School Fund ....... .... 16,884 00 Rent 90.00 Sale of old books, etc. 39.05 $36,079.05 Net Expenditure for 1930 .. $185,009.54 • 8 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT o � SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION C. CHAIRMAN James Stuart Smith, 4 Percy Road Tel Lex 0018 (Term Expires March,1931) SECRETARY Howard S. O. Nichols, 19 Hayes Avenue Tel Lex 0434-M (Term Expires March, 1932) TREASURER Minnie A Glynn, 56 Hancock Street Tel Lex 1552 (Term Expires March, 1933) SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Thomas S. Grindle, 29 Bloomfield Street Tel. Lex. 0165-W Office. High School Building, Tel. Lex. 0277 SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Hazel W Hargrove, 3058 Mass Avenue Tel. Lex. 1252-M Regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the High School Building TOWN Os' LEXINGTON 9 LEXINGTON PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION D. Officers President Mrs Hollis Webster Vice-President• Mrs Fletcher Taft Secretary. Mrs Roger Greeley Treasurer: Mrs. William D. Milne Directors of Local School Branches Adams School. Mrs. John T. Sumner Hancock School Mrs. Clarence Shannon Munroe School Mrs Hubert Coryell Parker School* Mrs Edward W Taylor Junior High School Mrs Helen F Matthews Senior High School. Mrs J Henry Duffy E. 1931 SCHOOL CALENDAR Schools Open Monday, January 5, 1931 Close February 20, 1931 Open March 2, 1931 Close April 17, 1931 Open April 27, 1931 Close June 24, 1931 Open Wednesday, September 9, 1931 Holidays: April 3 Good Friday October 12 v, November 11 November 26 and 27 Close Wednesday, December 23, 1931, for Christmas Holiday SCHOOL HOURS Morning Session Afternoon Session Grades I-III 8.45 to 11.30 1.30 to 3.15 IV-VI 8.45 to 12.00 1.30 to 3.15 VII-XII 8.10 to 1.50 10 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT G. ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS December 31, 1930 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs in Name Where Educated Lex Manfred L Warren Principal Bowdoin Colleges 3 Irving F Sherwood Asst. Principal—Science N H State College 5 David Hartwell English Harvard College — Chester A Neilsen Commercial Northeastern University 1 George V Perry Geometry,Geography Tufts College 1 Amy Campbell Commercial Burdett College 2 Ellen L Cowing Study Hall Boston University — Gretta E. Dyas Science Radcliffe College — Anne L Forsyth English Smith College 9 Grace P French Science Wellesley College 19 Bertha V Hayward History University of Maine 12 Margaret S Holmes English Tufts College 2 Cora D. Leighton Latin Radcliffe College 12 Helen I McIntyre History, Geography Boston University 4 Elsa W Regestein Mathematics Mt Holyoke Collage 22 Lillian M Spidle Commercial Salem Normal — Ruth A Walcott French Wellesley College 10 Dorothy A. Burke Clerk JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Merrill F Norlin Principal Wesleyan University 4 Philip M. Caughey History Bowdoin College 2- Arnold W Lunt Science Boston University 2 Gladys M Anderson Civics Bridgewater Normal 6 Beatrice T Cummings English Bridgewater Normal 3 Bernice E Hamm History, English Bates College 1 Eunice R Harvey Geography Bridgewater Normal 3 Elizabeth Haseltine Science Wheaton College 3 Harriet J Hodgkins Composition Gloucester Training 10 Betty King Music, English Bridgewater Normal 1 Helen A. McDuffee Latin Boston University 1 Annie M Nickelson History Salem Normal 3 Mary C O'Brien Art Mass Normal Art Sch. 1 Elsie M. Philbriek Opportunity Presque Isle Normal 5 Muriel A Rollins Mathematics Moses Brown School 3 Edna L Stone Mathematics Gorham Normal 2 Blanche L Whelpley Mathematics Salem Normal 15 TOWN OF LEXINGTJN 11 JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs in Name Where Educated Lex Edward E Abell Physical Education Springfield Training 1 Grace Renne Physical Education Boston Sch Phi s Edu 2 A. Irving Dodge Manual Arts Mass State Course 5 Robert Proctor Manual Arts Fitchburg Normal 2 Inez A. Bernox Household Arts University or Vermont — Ethelyn Haslam Household Arts Framingham Normal 4 Frantces Fraser English Smith College — Margaret Jenness French Earlham College 1 Dorcas E Snow Librarian Bridgewater Normal 1 Chester Cook Music (part time) N. E. Consv. of Music 1 ADAMS SCHOOL Flora R Hall Principal Gorham Normal 4 Elsie E Williams Grade I Framingham Normal 4 Margaret L. Lyman I Oneonta Normal 3 Helen E Sullivan I-H Fitchburg Normal 2 Etta M Taylor II Voohree's Normal 17 Harriet E Beyer III Keene Normal 2 Clara A Anderson III-IV Gorham Normal 1 Elizabeth Simpson IV Gorham Normal 1 Marguerite A Hawkins V Keene Normal 1 Muriel I Little V Gorham Normal 1 Marjorie Osgood V-VI Keene Normal — Margaret A Keefe VI Keene Normal 2 HANCOCK SCHOOL Vivian C Vose Principal Aroostook State Norm. — Bertha S Vik Grade I Salem Normal — Gertrude A Greene I Bridgewater Normal 2 Vivian Johnson I-II Fitchburg Normal — Jennie F Blodgett II Bridgewater Normal 36 Arlene E. Rowe III Leslie School 4 M Adelaide MacDonald IlI Machias Normal 1 Josephine Manchester 17 Gorham Normal 1 Neva G Mitchell IV Quincy Training 28 Margaret B Noyes V Bridgewater Normal 13 Marion E White V Keene Normal — Harriet S French VI Narth Adams Normal 16 Edna F. Harding VI Bridgewater Normal 1 MUNROE SCHOOL Olive M Strangman Principal & VT Framingham Normal I Mildred A. Rollins I Framingham Normal 3 Marjorie E. Hartt 1I Framingham Normal 1 Katherine Hennessy III Salem Normal 13 Lida B Kelley IV Castine Normal S Florence Riteker V Fitchburg Normal 2 Mary A Hallaren Opportunity Lowell Normal 1 Sophia Szopa Opportunity Lowell Normal — Mary Chambers Assistant Lowell Normal — 12 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT PARKER SCHOOL Yrs in Name Where Educated Lex Ruth E Morrison Principal & VI Plymouth Normal S Gertrude C O'Brien Grade I Bridgewater Noi mal 3 Mabel E Wheeler I Plymouth Normal — Elizabeth L. Call II Farmington Normal 3 Marion M. Marston III Machias Normal — Martha H. Leino IV Fitchburg Normal 1 Mildred Ferguson IV North Adams Normal — Martha L. Lane V Gloucester Training 11 Mary X. Sullivan Opportunity Lowell Normal — SPECIAL TEACHERS Barbara Bevin Physical Education Boston Sch Phys Edu 1 Evelyn Blamire Penmanship Bridgewater Normal — Helen Spooner Music Framingham Normal 4 Elinore Welch Art New School of Design 1 SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Dr W L. Barnes 1557 Mass Avenue, Lexington Tel Lex. 0410 Dr. Doris Kendrick 177 Bedford Street, Lexington Tel. Lex 0987 SCHOOL NURSE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER Elsie G Weltch 93 Whitney Road, Medford Tel Mystic 3209-J SCHOOL DENTIST Dr. E. E. Morrill 69 Harding Road, Lexington Tel. Lex. 0819-R (Dental Clinic conducted by the Dental Clinic Committee in co- operation with the School Department). AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson 9 Belfry Terrace,Lexington Tel. Lex. 0265-M CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Arthur J Rocque 41 Grant Street, Lexington Walter Brenton Marrett Road, Lexington William J. Gorman 6 Grant Street, Lexington William J Kenealy 15 Bedford Street, Lexington TOWN OF Li xINGTON 13 ADAMS SCHOOL Clesson Schofield 11 Pleasant Street, Lexington • HANCOCK STREET Thomas F. Cavanaugh 201 Grant Street, Lexington MUNROE SCHOOL Dennis H Collins 4 Cottage Street, Lexington PARKER SCHOOL Charles A Manley 67 Woburn Street, Lexington S 14 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT E. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee of Lexington• In previous years it has been the custom of your Super- intendent to emphasize in his report various phases of the school curriculum with a general survey of the year's accom- plishments This year, however, the problem of providing suitable school accommodations seems to justify a change in the character of our report. We still recognize that the actual class room work is the important function of the school and our aim has been and will continue to be in the future to main- tain the prevailing high standards of scholarship The follow- ing report, however, will be of the nature of a building pro- gram for Lexington with a discussion of (I) The Present School Plant (II) Important Elements in a Building Pro- gram (III) Recommendations. THE PRESENT SCHOOL PLANT The present school plant consists of seven buildings. The Old Adams School, The New Adams School, The Hancock School, The Munroe School, The Parker School, and The High School, accommodating the Senior High School and the Junior High School. Dates of erection of these school buildings with the area of their building sites are given in Table I as follows: Schools Date of Erection Area of Site Old Adams School 1859 13,400 sq ft.or .3 acres New Adams School 1913 *195,500 " " or 4.48 " Hancock School 1891 99,700 " " or 2.28 " Munroe School . 1904 **1915 75,593 " " or 1 73 " Parker School 1920 **19,25 74,340 " " or 1 7 " High School . 1902 **1925 165,728 " " or 3.8 " Franklin School (will be opened in September, 1931) 7.5 " *Includes public playground **Addition built. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 METHOD OF STUDYING SCHOOL BUILDINGS Our conclusions with regard to the value of a school build- ing need no longer be the result of haphazard judgment or in- dividual opinion. There are now standard requirements for the modern school building; and as a basis for judging them *Drs. Strayer&Englehardt have devised a score card by which the conditions of the school plant may be analyzed. These standards represent the best thought of today on this matter. They do not represent the opinion of any one individual or small group of individuals, but are the combined results of study by hundreds of trained men and women who have used them in a special study of school buildings The total possible score of a building is 1000 points, alloted to each building on each of eighty-four elements considered in judging a modern school plant. The extent to which a building reaches the ideal on each item determines the score for this building. The fol- lowing outline shows the major items which are considered in the score card. Site Glass Rooms Location Location and Connection Drainage Construction and Finish Size and Form Illumination Cloakrooms and Wardrobes Building Equipment Placement Special Rooms Gross Structure Internal Structure Large Rooms for General Use Rooms for School Officials Other Special Service Rooms Service System Heating and Ventilation Fire Protection System Cleaning System Artificial Lighting System Electric Service System Water Supply Toilet System *Strayer, G D, and Engelhardt, N L, Standards for School Buildings, New York City, Teachers College, Columbia University. 16 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT To illustrate in what detail each of these subjects are studied I will quote the following from the section relating to class rooms: "I. Size The minimum for elementary schools should be 15 square feet of floor space and 200 cubic feet of air space per child. 22'x28'x12' seats 30 pupils; 23'x29'6"x12' seats 40 pupils. II Glass Area Glass area should be one-fifth to one-fourth area of floor —determined by latitude and by the presence of light obstruc- tions. III. Windows For regular class rooms, windows should be located on the long side of the room for left-hand lighting. Windows should be about 3 to 31/2 feet from the floor and grouped symmetrically. Plain glass should be used in all sash. Distance between win- dows should not exceed twelve (12) inches. At front end of the window side of class rooms,5 to 7 feet of dead wall space should be provided where windows adjoin the fire escapes" The school plant of Lexington has been studied intensively by use of the above-mentioned score cards. The results of this study are given in Table II and Table III which shows how each of these buildings compares with the ideal score of 1000 points or a perfect building. TABLE II Scores of the Lexington School Plants on the Strayer-Engelhardt Score Card for Elementary School Buildings Service Class Special Total Site Building System Rooms Rooms Maximum Possible Score 125 165 280 290 140 1000 Parker School 90 156 241 275 59 821 New Adams School 111 121 193 262 68 755 Munroe School . . . 92 102 153 225 55 627 Hancock School . . .. 84 92 117 199 25 521 Old Adams School 62 27 47 152 3 291 TOWN OF Ln%INGTON 17 TABLE III Score of the Lexington High School on the Strayer-Engelhardt Score Card for High School Buildings g A E a o rn o Ei C T x 6 ti - z'• A. ani •d ;n cO s ( 7 E Maximum Possible Score . 100 155 270 145 140 140 50 1000 Allotted to Lexington High School 70 130 213 124 88 103 30 758 Extensive use of these score cards over the country has shown that buildings scoring above 700 are quite satisfactory. Buildings scoring between 500 and 600 are generally those which require considerable alteration and often are of such type that future additions are made only at great expense "A school building that scores less than 500 points can seldom be reconstructed or repaired so as to make it a satisfactory school plant." As these results have more importance or meaning if in- terpreted in terms of the good or bad features of each building, the important factors of these scores will be briefly discussed. The Parker School is the most modern building in use in our school system. This type of building because of its struc- ture, a one story brick building* with many outside exits, em- phasizing the safety factor, always rates high. The feature which lowers the score of this building is lack of play ground area It is also deficient because of limited ability for ex- pansion Due to the contour of the land here very little play area is now available for pupils of this school. High School—The present building housing both the Junior and the Senior High Schools consists of the old high school erected in 1902, now used as the Junior High School, and the addition made in 1925, which is used as the Senior High School. The Auditorium, Lunch Room, Gymnasium, Shop, and Household Arts Room,while part of the Senior High School building, are used by the pupils of both high schools •Section of building so planned that class rooms are provided on two floors'. 18 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT In judging this building the entire structure was neces- sarily considered. The elements which tend to lower its score are• (1) The old section of the building erected before present standards were required. (2) Small area in building site. (3) Limited size of lunch room, gymnasium, locker room facili- ties and suitable room for drawing. Adams School—This building, erected in 1913, consists of eight rooms with an Auditorium located on the first floor. It is a modern type of construction and satisfactory in most re- spects. Space in the basement provides for a lunch room and- indoor play. Its distance from Massachusetts Avenue makes its location more desirable than the Munroe School The cor- ridors on the first floor are fire resistant. The play ground area, including Land used for a public play ground, is greater than that of any other elementary building now in use. It is so constructed that additions can be economically made The poor features of this building are: (1) Toilets all lo- cated in the basement.(2) Corridors on second floor of wooden construction without any sprinkler system. (3) Waste area The Munroe School is an eight room wooden building with an Auditorium on the second floor which is so arranged that by use of movable partitions it can be utilized for two extra class rooms. While this building with exterior brick veneer walls on the front side and the ends presents from the street an attractive appearance, it has many features which rate it as a low scoring plant. The stairways and corridors of wood structure lack sufficient natural light area The toilets are all in the basement with inadequate light and ventilation. Its nearness to the heavy traffic on Massachusetts Avenue is also an objection While the area of this building site is no greater than that of the Hancock School or the Parker School, because of its situation its value for play ground use is much greater than either of the other two Additional land is available here if larger school facilities are ever required. The Hancock School is a typical case of a building which at the time of its erection met conditions of that day, but which falls far below present day standards. This building with its imposing structure, wide corridors, etc., perhaps attracts the attention of visitors more than a modern type of building The chief causes for the low score of this plant are• (1) Auditorium on the third floor—an element of danger from fire and panic. (2) The interior of wooden structure (3) Toilet facilities all in the basement and poorly lighted and ventilated. (4) Lack TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 of any special rooms except Auditorium. (5) Waste area causing excessive cost in operating. (6) Insufficient play ground. (7) Building so constructed that future additions are practically impossible. (8) Lack of modern heating and ventilating system Old Adams School—Little need be said to explain why the Old Adams building rates low. This is an old building, erected in 1859 before satisfactory standards in school con- struction had been clearly defined. The stairways and corri- dors are so constructed that they are a serious fire hazard. Toilet facilities are inadequate and poorly located. Heating and ventilating systems are detrimental to the health of pupils and teachers. Lack of special rooms and sufficient play area make it difficult to do best work. In short this building has very little to recommend it for school use. • The above analysis briefly shows the condition of our pres- ent school plant With the exception of the Old Adams School no building is so poor as to warrant its abandonment in the near future A prime qualification of a building in a growing community as Lexington is that it be so constructed that fu- ture additions can be efficiently made The new Adams School is so constructed and located that an addition to it is advisable The Parker School is capable of very limited expansion, pro- vided additional land is procured. The Hancock School and Munroe School should not be enlarged. Expansion of the High School building is a problem that should be given careful study. Every building except the Old Adams School contains an auditorium or play room. None of the buildings except the High School have separate gymnasiums A feature com- mon to all our schools is the lack of adequate play grounds. Special rooms, such as nurse's quarters, library and lunch room, are also lacking in most of the elementary buildings IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN A BUILDING PROGRAM The preceding section has attempted to show the value of our present school plant, what schools should be retained over a period of years and what schools are suitable for additions. The future use of the existing school plant is, however, but one aspect of the problem of providing an ultimate attainable plant for Lexington. In planning future school buildings there are several ideas relating to the subject which should be con- sidered. A brief discussion of some of the most important of these follows. 20 ANNUAL SCHOOL RnPORT FUTURE GROWTH The growth of Lexington has been somewhat slow com- pared with certain of our neighboring communities With our present zoning requirements it hardly seems probable that many, if any, large industries will locate in Lexington in the near future Thus, it would appear that Lexington will con- tinue to remain strictly a residential community. Certain towns and cities relatively near Boston have had a very rapid growth during the past few years, and it seems to be the gen eral opinion that in the future Lexington will receive its share of increased population. Assuming that its growth may follow approximately that of other neighboring towns, we have estimated the future popu- lation of Lexington as approximately 15,000 in 1940 and 24,000 in 1950 Since the area of Lexington (16.5 sq. miles) is more than the combined areas of Belmont, Arlington and Watertown, it is significant to inquire whether its density of population will be in the same proportion. Under existing conditions it does not seem probable that such will be the case Basing our population on 15,000 in 1940, our school popu- lation would be approximately 3,300; and with our population at 24,000 in 1950, our school population would be 5,200 This is assuming that our per cent of school population remains as at present. LOCATION OF NEW BUILDING SITES The selection of suitable sites is an element of the build- ing program that is too often neglected in many communities. Frequently, sites are selected only after the most desirable lo- cations are purchased for other purposes, or after the need of a new building has become pressing It cannot be too strongly emphasized that the best policy is to provide school sites well in advance of the actual need of the school. As soon as a community shows signs of extensive development in any particular locality, adequate sites should be selected before the land is secured for other purposes The necessity of planning for future school sites is considered by the writer to be one of importance. Lexington, unlike many towns, is fortunate in its large areas of undeveloped land TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 whereby it is still possible to provide suitable locations in many sections of the town. In the near future an adequate site should be secured in the vicinity of "Five Forks," at the junction of Marrett Road and Lincoln Street. This would provide a future site for that section of the town which appears to show the greatest signs of growth in the near future. As growth in other parts of the town develop, suitable sites should be reserved by the town If this policy is carried out, it will thus be possible to provide school sites of sufficient area and right locations at moderate costs. TYPE OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATION Our schools at present are organized on the 6-3-3 plan This means that there are six years in the elementary schools; three years in the Junior High School and three years in the Senior High School. This plan of organization has been adopted quite generally over the country and is regarded to be better educationally for the pupils than the organization which it displaced. No public kindergartens are now maintained in Lexing- ton and no program calling for their immediate adoption is in view Considering the increased attention to the training of early childhood, it is advisable that future elementary build- ings should be planned that the introduction of kindergartens will be possible The size of the elementary class rooms is a topic which has been much discussed and very little information of definite value has been received. Communities similar to Lexington with relatively small buildings and a growing school popula- tion frequently have grades varying greatly in size. In such cases it means maintaining classes somewhat larger than the ordinary standards or dividing the classes, making mixed grades or especially small classes with a correspondingly large increase in teachers Forty pupils are usually given as the maximum size of elementary classes with number ranging from thirty to thirty-five as the ideal. While it is our wish to keep the classes as small as is rea- sonably possible, we believe that future class rooms should be constructed to accommodate a maximum number of at least forty pupils. An important element relative to the size of class rooms is the type of work now being encouraged in our schools The ten- 22 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT dency is for more participation by the pupils in the activities of the school which in turn calls for extra space. It is quite likely, therefore, that in the future the room required for this newer program wiill be greater than is now realized The lessened cost of school house construction figured on the basis of small classes is a substantial saving in itself, but the saving is small when one considers the increased cost of operation and the handicaps involved in such a policy WALKING DISTANCE A further important point to consider in this problem of school planning is the walking distances required of children in the elementary grades. Factors that must be considered in a study of reasonable walking distances are (1) the attitude of parents, (2) time consumed, (3) conditions of travel, and (4) the fatigue involved in travel between school and home. The attitude of parents is something which varies widely between communities and within communities It is interest- ing to observe that in many instances little children have been traveling to school a mile or more for years without a word of protest from the parents, while in other instances complaint is often made if children are required to walk a much less dis- tance. The time required in walking between home and school is a frequent objection to long distance However, this does not appear to be a serious objection. Provision for sufficient time can usually be secured by proper co-operation between the home and the school. The factors of most importance to be considered are those of conditions of travel and fatigue due to excessive distances. Condition of Travel.—The character of the highways, whether sidewalks are provided, whether police protection is maintained, is important in determining walking distances, and, therefore, must be considered in the locations for new schools There should be sidewalks on the main traveled high- ways. It is then the duty of the home and school to persuade children to walk on them Fatigue—It is difficult to set a reasonable distance which any child may be required to walk, because children differ so greatly in this respect. Doubtless some children might well be required to walk greater distances than other children of the same age. Studies have shown that little children cover great distances during their daily activities. For example it has TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 been found that children of the ages of three to six cover near- ly ten miles a day in their free play Travel to and from school is of course quite different, since the walking to school is continuous or nearly so Still it is doubtful if distances of a half mile or a mile impose unreasonable fatigue on most chil- dren of elementary age. State Regulations Relative to Walking Distances—Laws stating a distance beyond which transportation is either re- quired or permissive may be of interest in determining maxi- mum walking distances. The standards as established by dif- ferent states show in general a minimum distance for ele- mentary schools of one and one-half miles and a maximum dis- tance of three miles. The weight of opinion is that to require children to walk farther than two miles is to ask a child to make an effort which is too great The following show the requirements as established for Massachusetts. Section 68—Chapter 71—General Laws Re- lating to Education—"If the distance between a child's resi- dence and the school he is entitled to attend exceeds two miles, and the school committee declines to furnish transportation, the department upon appeal of the parent or guardian of the child, may require the town to furnish the same for a part or for all of the distance" In considering transportation re- quirements as above specified this point is clear. Children living over two miles from any elementary school are entitled to limited transportation privileges; that is the distance for which transportation is to be furnished does not necessarily cover the entire distance from his home to the school and re- turn. The School Department has in general considered one mile as the minimum walking distance required before transporta- tion should be provided. On streets where transportation routes are already established this distance is sometimes shortened. Extra routes which require no great additional cost, are often provided during the winter months. This maxi- mum distance applies to relatively few pupils. The policy to be followed by the town in establishing walk- ing distances for the elementary children appears to be of great importance in determining our future building program. It seems if we are to maintain school units of sufficient size to pro- vide standard educational opportunities, that we must main- tain our present required walking distances, or subject the town to a very heavy appropriation for transportation. 24 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT SIZE OF BUILDINGS The number and size of the school plants are an important consideration in the building program Size of buildings is determined largely by the locality for which it supplies educa- tion. Lexington, with its restricting zoning laws, will un- doubtedly continue to have a scattered population This means that school buildings will be maintained in various sec- tions of the town, or larger units will be provided to which many of the out-district pupils will be transported. The standard size of school buildings is a question upon which many thoughts have been expressed, but little scientific opinion has been found. On the one hand we have the advo- cate of the school of four, six or eight rooms as the ideal en- vironment in which pupils have intimate contact with one an- other and with all the teachers. On the other hand many favor the large school maintaining opportunities for a broader educational program than is possible in the smaller unit. The element of greatest concern, although not of greatest importance, is the financial one. There are many elements which influence the cost of education Size of school build- ings is but one of these, although an important one Research in respect to the relationship between total costs and the size of the elementary school show that in general the greatest economy is not possible in schools enrolling less than 500 pupils. It will undoubtedly continue to be true that the cost of supplying educational opportunities for a community like Lex- ington will be slightly greater than for a community which is more densely populated. A study of the facts regarding edu- cational opportunities offered in large and small units is suf- ficient to convince one that the relatively large units make pos- sible an enriched educational program, provide better housing facilities and a higher standard of education without excessive cost. a PLAY GROUNDS • The modern program of education includes recreation as an essential feature. Training of the emotions, until recent years largely neglected in education, is best accomplished in the free play of children. Adequate play grounds are, there- fore, necessary to a complete school. There is, also, need in the development of the modern school plant to take account of the use to be made of the buildings and grounds by the com- TOWN or LEXINGTON 25 munity after school hours and during vacation periods. It is doubtful if there is any better use of community property than that which is made possible by providing large play grounds in connection with school buildings. With this thought in mind future sites should be sufficiently large, and, where possible, present sites should be enlarged to meet the demands both of the school and the community. Every elementary school of any considerable size should have a play ground area* of at least five to eight acres Every Junior High School should have a minimum of ten acres; and for the Senior High School a minimum of fifteen acres of land should be provided, unless the school is located near a public play ground. Sites of this size will make possible adequate play ground equipment, thus providing the best type of play for the children It will also be available for after-school use and for community purposes. FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS Our present high school building accommodates pupils of both the Junior High School and the Senior High School Therefore, in planning for high school accommodation we must provide rooms for the last six years of our present school sys- tem. The following table shows the increase of enrollment for the combined Junior High School and Senior High School for the period since the new high school building was opened in 1925: Year Enrollment Year Enrollment 1926-1926 818 1928-1929 908 1926-1927 807 1929-1930 962 19271928 882 1930-1931 1015 The total capacity of the present building, when built in 1925, was figured at 1000 pupils. It is clear, therefore, that additional enrollment will tend to lower the efficiency of the school work. There are at present 69 pupils from Burlington enrolled in the last four years of our high school and 74 pupils from Bedford in the Senior High School The majority of the pupils from Burlington will not attend our school after the •—Based on these requirements. (1) Area occupied by building (2) Area for future addition. (3) Area for proper placing and landscaping of building. (4) Area for play grounds. (5) Area for future play grounds. 26 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT present year. The elimination of these tuition pupils will re- lieve our situation temporarily, but, assuming that our school population increases in the future as rapidly as during the past decade, it is evident that additional high school facilities will be needed after a short period In studying this matter two general propositions present themselves for discussion• (1) to enlarge the present high school building (2) To erect part of a new unit to serve for either of the present schools. It is our purpose to discuss some of the arguments relating to each of these possibilities. As to the advisability of adding to the present building, several objections are seen. (a) The building is so constructed and located that it is not ideal for further expansion. (b) Future addition will occupy part of present inade- quate site (c) It is questionable if the present heating system can heat additional units (d) If class rooms are added to existing structure, it will make the building unbalanced. The lunch room now serves four lunch shifts each day beginning at 11.15 and extending to 1 o'clock. The gymnasium, locker rooms and the shops are now being used at maximum capacity. No room is now available for art work. In other words if we are to enlarge our present school plant, we should include additional units necessary for a complete high school and not simply class rooms. (e) Several rooms in the Junior High School are now be- ing used for class rooms that are below the best standards. These rooms are intended only for emergency use (f) Enlargement of the present plant will make it of such size that its use as a building for one school in the future will be difficult. It is most important to determine what size of building is the best to main- tain from an educational and economic point of view. It is questionable if any decided economy or great educational advantages are gained in towns like Lex- ington by the erection of buildings accommodating more than 1000 pupils. TOWN Or LEXINGTON 27 (g) The destruction of this enlarged unit by fire would cripple the entire school system of the town (h) The absence of an adequate play ground near the high school is one of its defects. There is a limited lot of land now undeveloped between this building and the railroad tracks. While this land would be �- of value to the school, the site would still be inade- quate If a new high school unit is planned, it should be located where suitable play grounds are possible. The location of a high school differs from that of an elementary school in that only one senior high school is needed for the entire town• also, the number of junior high schools over a period of years will be very small. According to best authorities* "A high school building should be reasonably central to its contributory schools, or to the high school population it serves, providing an adequate land area is available. •Undesirable environmental conditions and inadequacy 6f site frequently make necessary the location of such a school remote from such a center. Environment and adequacy of a site should not be sacrificed" There is also the possibility of erecting a separate Junior High School unit in another section of the town. The chief objection to this plan is that no one section of the town at present is of sufficient size to warrant a permanent building. The cost of operating a small junior high school would be greater than at present and the educational results would not be so satisfactory. It is true that our present building is larger than neces- sary for either separate high school in the near future. How- ever, this surplus room could be used temporarily for element- ary grades if required, and certain rooms now below standard could be used only for emergency purposes While it would appear at first thought that the cost of erecting a separate high school unit would be much greater than the expansion of our present plant, it is questionable if this temporary saving would be for the best interests of the schools and the town over an extended period -*Standards for High School Buildings—Strayer&Englehardt. 28 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS In planning a building program for a period of years it is necessary to visualize what that plant will eventually be. Lexington's problem is different from that of many communi- ties since the need of its ultimate plant will exist chiefly be- cause of increase in school population rather than because of the disuse of existing buildings. On the basis of the previous discussions the following recommendations are made. I. Area for aditional play ground should be provided for the Parker School The school population in this section of the town is maintaining a constant growth This is a type of building to which expansion can be made only at considerable loss of ground area. To pros ide for additional room and also to make suitable provision for adequate play area it is neces- sary that extra land be secured immediately. II. An addition should be built on the Adams School in accordance with the request of the committee appointed to study the needs of this building More land for this site should also be purchased, thereby the closing of the Old Adams School will be possible III The Hancock School will be temporarily relieved in September, 1931, by the transfer of children to The Franklin School. Considering its inadequate play ground and the type of building, future additions to the Hancock School should not be considered. As the school population in this section in- creases beyond the capacity of the present building, plans should be made for the erection of a new school unit where adequate play ground area can be secured The best solution for the use of this building is to make necessary improvements for its upkeep and to maintain it at its present size A new heating and ventilating system for this school is much needed. Four furnaces and one boiler are re- quired to heat the building as it is now operated. The cost of operating the building with this improvement would be much less and the efficiency of the building would be greatly in- creased IV The Munroe School should be retained in the school' system without additions, but with improvements as the build- ing deteriorates with age. Consirlering the type of building and its location, its future use over an extended period is rather difficult to predict, since it is generally agreed that a. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 school should be at least one block away from a main traveled street. V. A committee should be appointed by the town to make a thorough study of the needs for future high school accommodations VI A building site should be secured for an elementary school building in the vicinity of "Five Forks" VII. As rapidly as possible, the town should build side- walks on all the main traveled roads. VIII. All schools should be planned with a minimum size of eight class rooms and with possibility of expansion. Since the number and size of elementary school buildings are deter- mined largely by walking distances. it is recommended that our present policy in this matter be maintained. IX. All school plants should be protected from fire by sprinkler systems. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS S GRINDLE, January 15, 1931. Supt of Schools. 30 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 1. HEALTH REPORTS Mr. Thomas S. Grmdle, Supt. of Schools, Lexington, Mass. My dear Sir• The School Physician and the School Nurse have the fol- lowing reports to make for the year 1930. SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Number of Physical Examinations made by the School Physicians assisted by the School Nurse ... 2,381 Number of pupils found with defects . . . 773 Number of defects corrected during the year.. 474 Nose and Throat Number having abnormal tonsils .... 175 Number having enlarged cervical glands. . ... 145 Heart Number having heart defects 20 Teeth Number having defective teeth 342 Eyes and Ears Number with defective vision ... ... 79 Number with defective hearing 12 Vaccinations Number of pupils that have never been vaccinated 24 Although there are only twenty-four pupils in school that have never been vaccinated, there are many who have been un- successfully vaccinated against small-pox one or more times. These are really not protected against the disease and should be re-vaccinated till they either "take" or show an immune re- action. Only by so doing can the community be 100% pro- tected against small-pox. All children who are not naturally immune to Diphtheria as shown by the Schick Test should be protected against this serious and often fatal disease. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 This test is sponsored and paid for by the Board of Health. One hundred and forty-five children were immunized against Diphtheria in December, 1930. Last spring one hundred and twenty-three children, who had been previously immunized, were given the Schick Test. One hundred and five were found negative and eighteen were positive. During the past fall there has been an unusually small number of cases of contagious diseases in the schools. With still better co-operation on the part of the parents in keeping all suspected cases at home till a diagnosis is settled, there should be still fewer cases. We wish to thank all who have co-operated so willingly with us in our work. Respectfully submitted, W. L. BARNES, M D DORIS KENDRICK,M D, School Physicians. 32 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT SCHOOL NURSE The health work in Lexington has been carried on the same as other years From time to time changes have been made and new ideas added. One of the greatest additions was the starting of "Child Health Day" which comes every May For the last three years our goal has been to have as many defects corrected as possible for Health Day. These re- sults showed this year during our physical examinations in the seventh and eighth grades It was found that the teeth were in almost perfect condition and all other defects cor- rected The "Summer Round-Up" is another,advancement in health work. Children about to enter school for the first time are expected to have a thorough physical examination in the spring Any defects found at this time should be corrected before the child enters school A child entering school with- out any physical defects should have good attendance and ad- vance much faster in their school work. In February a very successful eye clinic was held in one of the schools. An oculist and optician were procured and fourteen children had their eyes tested and fitted to glasses. This saved a great deal of time as other years the children have been taken to the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary which means two visits for each child. In co-operation with the Board of Health the Schick Test was given last May in each school There were one hundred and twenty-three children tested In November one hundred and forty-five children were immunized against diphtheria. Many pre-school children received the treatment this year. In February the Tubercular Clinic made a visit for a re- examination of all children susceptible to tuberculosis. Two children had improved enough to be dropped from the list. In November X-Rays were taken of all these children. Respectfully submitted, ELSIE G. WELTCH, School Nurse. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 J. TEACHERS' RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS-4930 RESIGNATIONS School Name Date Senior High Dorothy B Conway June 20, 1930 Adelbert M Jakeman June 20, 1930 Evelyn B. Pillsbury June 20, 1930 Junior & Senior High Grace Lendgren June 20, 1930 Adams Ann E Curtin June 20, 1930 Viola J Cashman June 20, 1930 Hancock Maud E Adlington June 20, 1930 Blanche Clark June 20, 1930 Elaine Dustin June 20, 1930 Munroe Kate Brooks June 20, 1930 Elaine B Dunn June 20, 1930 Parker Elsa Nelson June. 20, 1930 Ruth Sudbury June 20, 1930 May E. Towle June 20, 1930 Special Bertha Anderson Jan 1, 1930 Helen B Budge June 20, 1930 APPOINTMENTS School Name Began Service Senior High Ellen L. Cowing Dec 1, 1930 Gretta E Dyas Sept 8, 1930 David Hartwell Sept 8, 1930 Lillian M Spidle Sept. 8, 1930 Junior & Senior High Frances Fraser Sept. 8, 1930 Adams Marguerite A Hawkins Sept 8, 1930 Marjorie Osgood Sept 8, 1930 Hancock Vivian Johnson Sept 8, 1930 Bertha S Vik Sept 8, 1930 Vivian C Vose Sept 8, 1930 Marion E. White Sept. 8, 1930 Munroe Mary Chambers Sept 8, 1930 Sophia Szopa Sept 8, 1930 34 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT Parker Mildred Ferguson Sept. 8, 1930 Marion M. Marston Sept. 8, 1930 Mary X. Sullivan Sept 8, 1930 Mabel E. Wheeler Sept. 8, 1930 Special Inez Bernor Sept. 8, 1930 Evelyn Blamire Sept. 8, 1930 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON .3ev7 PRIZES-1930 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Robert P Clapp Oral Essay Prize Elizabeth Noyes Robert P Clapp Written Essay. Beatrice Slocombe George O. Smith Essay Prize .. .... .. Mary V Kelley Robert D Wright Hallie C. Blake Prizes. . Dorothy Davis Philip E Lewis French Scholarship Medals . 1 Mary V. Kelley 2. Helen P Neville 3. Jean R. Longland Washington and Franklin History Medal..Helen P Neville American Legion Athletic Medals . ..Charlotte Serrilla Philip E Lewis Tercentenary Essay Prizes Lorna Slocombe Rachel Webster Robert Wright Harvard Club Award.......... Paul Hill National High School Awards. Ruth Peabody National Competitive Examination on the League of Nations 1st State Prize Lorna Slocombe Honorable Mention.... Beatrice Slocombe F. William Kelley French Scholarship Medals Junior High School 1. Mildred Roberts 2. Mary Redman 3. Nathan Dane Adams School 1 John D Robertson 2 Alice Frances Stoney 3 Shirley Robertson Hancock School .. .. . . . . . 1. Francis A Rocque 2. Norman J Richards 3. Charles H. Tenney Munroe School 1. Nina McLellan 2. Priscilla GrindIe 3. Ella Anderson Parker School 1. Edna Oldford 2. Astrid Ohlson 3. Dorothy Cumming Putnam Prize Hancock School Francis A. Rocque 36 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENT BY COURSES OCTOBER, 1930 Business College General Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Total • Sophomore 29 60 89 54 51 105 20 2 22 216 Junior ... . 23 47 70 38 31 69 12 4 16 165 Senior ... 17 54 71 25 16 41 16 11 27 139 Total .. 69 161 230 117 98 215 48 17 65 510 DISTRIBUTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS BY SUBJECTS Subject Grade Grade Grade Total X XI XII 1 English 219 153 138 510 2 French . - . . 114 72 22 208 3 Latin .. .. 76 19 11 106 4. American History 128 128 5. World History 121 121 6. Econ & Social Problems.. 28 28 7. Plane Geometry 113 113 8. Rev. Algebra 48 48 9. Rev. Geometry 37 37 10. Solid Geometry & Trigo- nometry 13 13 11 Stenography 23 19 42 12 Typewriting 71 89 38 198 13 Com. Geography 117 117 14. Bookkeeping ..... . 104 19 123 15. Clerical Training . 39 39 16. Business Organization 30 30 17. Law . 60 60 18. College Physics . .... 23 23 19. College Chemistry . .. 29 9 38 20. Biology .... . 141 141 21. Practical Physics ....... 80 80 22. General Chemistry 19 19 23. Clothing 4 11 7 22 24. Household Management 1 6 9 16 25 Manual Arts 23 18 8 49 26. Freehand Drawing 7 6 3 16 27. Orchestra 10 6 12 28 28 Chorus 11 13 25 49 29 Gym . ... 206 148 125 479 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE DOING CLASS OF 1930 Esther Margaret Andrews C. W. Young Lillian Helen Anthonson Gale & Stone Arthur H. Armstrong J S Cassidy Mildred Mary Armstrong At home • Russell F Bailey Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Stanley Conant Ballard Northeastern University Hymen Baron National Distributing Co. Doris E Black Smith College Martha Annette Bond School of Handicraft Ernest A Brown, Jr .. Northeastern University Dorothy Anna Burke Lexington High School Office Eleanor Isabel Butcher Fisher Business College Phyllis May Cambridge... Mass School of Art Donald Bremner Cameron Gale & Stone Duane F Carpenter, Jr Mass. Agricultural College Margaret Mary Carroll John Hancock Mutual Life Ins Co. Mary Katherine Casey At home Mary Patricia Cassidy Post-Graduate Mary Frances CavanaughBryant & Stratton Commercial School Carl F Chesley Salesman of Lynn Oil Burners Grace L. Clark. Colby Junior College Deirdre Catherine Cotter At home Dorothy Fuller Davis University of Maine Geraldine Denison Mt Holyoke College Dorothy Louise Dolan At home Roscoe N Drevitson Powers Service Co Herbert R. Drury Huntington School for Boys Emily B. Edson . .... New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Lucy Frances Erwin . Liggett's Drug Store Mary Elizabeth Fearing.. Russell House Wilbur R Fletcher Wentworth Institute Doris E. Fogg .... .. . McLellan Stores Co. Edith L Frost At home Olive E Frost Lawrence Hospital George William Glenn Plumbing Apprentice Wilhelmina Ethel Graham Chandler Secretarial School Louise Wyman Hardy Library $ureau Anita S Hathaway Moved away Donald H Heath Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Marjorie R Hinckley. Bath Hospital, Bath, Me Katharine F. Hodgdon. Lowell Normal School Clifford Edward Hoitt. Webb Institute Owen H Hood Bentley School of Accounting & Finance 38 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT Edward T Howard. Mt. Herman School Louise Hunneman . At home Martha S. Johnson Co-Operative Bank Winifred Johnston ... .. . Married F. William Kelley At home Mary V. Kelley Stenographer Pauline M Kelley At home Richard Noyes KimballColby College Evangeline Lamoreaux..... At home Philip E Lewis.... .... Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Jean Rogers Longland Wheaton College Ruth Evangeline Lowe . Moved to Arlington Anne Doris MacDougallAt home Ruth Lillian MacPhee Secretary Eva Victoria Magnason Newbury Stores Beryl May Martin At home Herbert Henry MatthewsPainting Apprentice Helen Elizabeth McCarron Lesley School Laura Elizabeth McDonnell Filing Clerk John Joseph McGrath. Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Cecile E. McPeake Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Alfred G. Mello Wagner School of Sign Writing Gladys Iola Metcalf Mansfield Academy of Beauty Culture Robert P Milam Radio Corp of America Edward J Montgomery Northeastern University Helen Murray . . Jordan Marsh Co. Helen Patricia Neville Pierce Shorthand School Muriel Winifred Newcomb At home Elizabeth Fordham Noyes Bradford Academy Margaret E Ormond Copley School of Art William H. Patrick Northeastern University Ruth Muriel Peabody . Radcliffe College Elinor Perry Mt Holyoke College Russell W Richardson Northeastern University Elizabeth Marie Roche . At home Dorothy Thayer Rudd.. Oak Grove Seminary John A. Ruocco Wentworth Institute George Henry Rupert Post-Graduate Charlotte E Serrilla ... Training for nurse Florence ti Shanahan Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Leslie Joseph Simon Burdett College Gordon Elliot Slater . Mass. School of Agriculture Beatrice Slocombe Cornell College Carolyn Whitney Smith At home Herbert Edward Smith Wentworth Institute Josephine French SmithWheelock School r TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 IKatharine Wiswell SmithBradford Academy Walter Francis Spellman Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Mary G Spencer .... . Atherton Hall .Ruth Evelyn Stockbridge Moved away Miriam Callander Straw . Chandler Secretarial School John Edward Sullivan Farm work Mary Louise Sullivan.... Portia Law School Mice Thelma Sumner John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co Sylvia Swett Arnold College Elizabeth H. Symmes Chandler Secretarial School Helen Marie Tobin Chandler Secretarial School Angelina R. Tropeano Dancing Sally Anne Turner Boston University Marjorie Van Alstine Sea Pines Claire R Verville At home Cortland M. Wadman Bentley School of Accounting & Finance Blanche B. Webster At home Rachel Page Webster Mantor Hall Charles L. Whipple ...» Exeter Academy Pauli WinchenbaughUniversity of Maine Marion Derby Whittaker Married Edwin B. Worthen, Jr Post-Graduate Robert D Wright . Boston University _Hioward J Yates Wentworth Institute 40 ANNITAL SCHOOL REPORT ENROLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OCTOBER, 1930 School Boys Girls Total Senior High School. 284 276 510 Junior High School.„. 282 221 603 Adams School 203 183 $86 Hancock School 214 402 Munroe School 133 140 273 Parker School „...... 138 136 274 Totals 1204 1144 2848 VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PUPILS-1930 40 ci T, E 41 ?, d Somerville Vocational ... 1 2 8 Boston Trade 1 8 6 Waltham Vocational 1 2 Cambridge Evening Industrial 1 1 1 1 4 Arlington Evening 12 12 — — — — — — — — — Totals 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 3 12 27 MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education) School Year Ending June 30, 1980 Pupils Enrolled. Elementary Jr High 'Sr High Total Boys 881 290 192 1163 Girls _ „„, 617 243 253 1113 Total ... 1298 533 445 2276 Non-Resident Pupils (includ- ing State and City Wards) who attended the schools for not less than half the school year ... ..... 18 28 96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 4F Aggregate Attendance 205,149 88,532 73,874 367,555. Average Daily Attendance. 1,131 487 405 2,023- Average Number of Days the Public Schools were in Session . 182 182 182 182 Average Membership 1,227 518 424 2,169 REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER Number of calls at home .... 347 Number of truants . . 42 Number of court cases 0 Boys released from The Middlesex Training School. 2 LEXINGTON SCHOOL SAVINGS DECEMBER 31, 1630 G G O Q W y a c $ � O 0 1 e, A m m G VO O 0w Parker .... 92 19 6,596 24 $992.42 $13.85 $978.57 Hancock 107 15 10,227 15 2,218 68 6 99 2,211.69 Munroe 76 18 5,540 23 940 45 10 55 929 90 Adams . 116 32 9,463 38 1,447.34 18 68 1,428 66 Jr High. 36 100 3,419 101 1,298 53 50.68 1,247.95 Totals .425 184 35,244 201 $6,897 42 $100 65 $6,796.77 1929 Forward 3232 716 107,434 871 $39;095.24 $419.48 $38,675.76 Gd. tots. 3657 900 142;678 1072 $45,992.66 $520.13 $46,472.63