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Home My WebLink About1935-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1935 BYRON C. EARLE Born January 14,1855 --- Died October 12, 1935 Tax Collector of Lexington 1908-1935 "A Faithful Public Servant" TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS MARCH, 1935 TO MARCH, 1936 SELECTMEN Charles E. Ferguson, '38, Chairman John A. Lyons, '36 John E. Gilcreast, '37 Resigned October 14, 1935 Archibald R. Giroux Elected November 18, 1935, to fill balance of term of John E. Gilereast Town Clerk Town Treasurer Collector of Taxes Collector of Taxes—Elected November 18, 1935 School Committee Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts Moderator Constables Planning Board Field Drivers t Deceased William G. Potter, '38 Philip M. Clark, '36 Elected at Special Election, No- vember 18, 1935 James J. Carroll James J. Carroll tByron C. Earle William S. Scamman Randall B. Houghton, '38 Margaret G. Taft, '36 Frederic L. Fischer, '37 Edward Wood, '38, Chairman George H. Gibson, '36 John E. A. Mulliken, '37 Waldo F. Glidden, '38 John F. Turner, '36 Howard S, O. Nichols, '37 Robert H. Holt Patrick J. Maguire John C. Russell J. Henry Duffy, '36, Chairman Edward W. Kimball, '36 Sheldon A. Robinson, '38 John A. Sellars, '38 Lester F. Ellis, '37 •Roland Greeley, '37 Vacancy filled by appointment of Neil H. Borden, term to expire March, 1936 Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Name B Raman C. Baker Neil 11. Borden Edward F. lluttrick C Donald B. Cameron Rudolph F. Carlson Francis Chamberlain Malcolm H. Clifford Frank A. Cook, Jr. Ernest Cutter D Joseph L. Dahlstrom J. Henry Duffy F Leigh V. Farnham Arthur B. Field Fred B. Fletcher George E. Foster G Roland E. Gannon Janes A. Guthrie H Bartlett. J. Harrington Mary D. Hatch George M. Ilynes I .lames Irwin L Warren G. Lawson Esther 13, Lee Dorothy Lindsay Steele Lindsay Fred Longbottom Walter Longbottom M William E. McCarron Charles B. Meek Eugene L. Morgan Lyle 5, Morse PRECINCT ONE ? d[]ress 837 Mass. Avenue 56 Watertown Street 996 Mast. Avenue 42 Carville Avenue 30 Baker Avenue 22 Summit Road 54 Chase Avenue 138 Lowell Street 127 Follen Road 32 Chase Avenue 25 Maple Street 958 Mass. Avenue 20 Chase Avenue 18 Independence Avenue 10 Plainfield Street 737 Mass. Avenue 57 Taft Avenue 11 Curve Street. 33 Watertown Street 28 Locust. Avenue 15 Hilbert Street 151 Follett. Road 905 Mass. Avenue 23 Robbins Road 23 Robbins Road 16 Independence Road 16 Independence Road 840 Masi. Avenue Bacon Street 20 Robbins Road 26 Locust Avenue Term Expires 1937 1937 1936 1937 1938 1936 1937 1938 1938 1937 1938 1938 1937 1938 1938 1938 1936 1936 1937 1937 1938 1936 1936 1937 1938 1936 1938 1937 1936 1937 1937 N George W. Nary Harold B. Needham P Maurice A. Page James A. Peirce Luther R. Putney R Haskell Reed Louis J. Reynolds James G. Robertson Albert C. Ross Robert L. Ryder S Charles II. Schofield Clesson C. Schofield Patrick Shanahan Martha C. Spaulding T Joseph Trani Edward L. Tyler W J. Alexander Wilson John A. Wilson Waltzer H. Wilson George E. Wyman ANNUAL REPORTS 82 Oak Street 40 Fern Street 15 Independence Avenue 64 Marrett Road 31 Locust Avenue 71 Lowell Street 11 Plainfield Street 8 Plainfield Street 5 Locust Avenue 84 Maple Street 5 Maple Street 7 Pleasant Street 52 Pleasant Street 1009 Mass. Avenue 1037 Mass. Avenue 31 Maple Street 21 Pleasant Street 02 Fern Street 5 Pleasant Street 39 Locust Avenue TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C Joseph R. Cotton Name A Alan G. Adams Harold C. Ashley Arthur A. Atkinson B Clara A Ballard George S. Barton Charles S. Reaudry Walter C. Black Harry C. Boyd DeWitt C. Brewster George W. Butters 0 William E. Chamberlain Charles L. Coburn 123 Marrett Road PRECINCT TWO Add cess 22 Eliot Road 39 Highland Avenue 20 Hill Top Avenue 8 Raymond Street 15 Bloomfield Street 5 Raymond Street 11. Highland Avenue 21. Muzzey Street 5 Winthrop Road 40 Highland Avenue 1.4 Eliot Road 11 Percy Road 1938 1936 1937 1937 1938 1937 1937 1936 1938 1938 1938 1935 1936 1936 1936 1938 1936 1936 1906 1937 1936 Term Expires 1937 1937 1938 1936 1937 1937 1917 1937 1938 1938 1937 1926 6 D Ida M. Dean John H. Devine Harold C. Denham E Arthur H. Earle Lester F. Ellis F Clements H. Ferguson Robert W. Fernald G Roland R Greeley William R. Greeley George H. 13. Green Arthur L. Graves H Stephen F. Hamblin Arthur W. Hatch Basil F. Hawkins Lilian C. Holt Arthur F. Hutchinson Edwin W. Hutchinson K Edward W. Kimball Marian A. Kimball L Harold B. Lamont Ernest A. Lindstrom Roger D. Long M Arthur N. Maddison Fred W. Miller Lawrence 0. Mitchell N Dana Thurber Norris P Ashley W. Partridge Clifford W. Pierce Elwyn G. Preston R Randall W. Richards 5 John A. Sellars Julius Seltzer Edward W. Sibley Clyde E. Steeves TOWN OF LEXINGTON 4 Eliot Road 19 Slocum Road 8 Jackson Court 58 Forest Street 188 Waltham Street 30 Vine Brook Road 4 Washington Street 1948 Mass. Avenue 1948 Mass. Avenue 1377 Mass. Avenue 76 Bloomfield Street 45 Parker Street 45 Forest Street 27 Slocum Road 11 Bennington Road 169 Rlossom Street 155 Blossom Street 1359 Mass. Avenue 1359 Mass. Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 63 Farrncrest Avenue 44 Perry Road 15 Winthrop Road 12 Winthrop Road 11 Parker Street 7 Winthrop Road 274 Marrett Road 1 Eustis Street 4 Bennington Road 67 Farmcrest Avenue 430 Concord Avenue 9 Belfry Terrace 18 Eliot Road 24 Hill Top Avenue 1937 1936 1938 1937 1937 1936 1938 1936 1936 1936 1938 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1938 1938 1938 1936 1938 1937 1936 1936 1935 1938 1936 1936 1936 1936 1937 1937 1938 1936 w James J. Walsh, 2nd Hollis Webster Paul Whipple Edwin B. Worthen Louis E. Yeager ANNUAL REPORTS 7 1433 Mass. Avenue 1937 1960 Mass. Avenue 1936 15 Belfry Terrace 1937 5 Winthrop Road 1936 31 Slocum Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C James J. Carroll F Charles E. Ferguson H Robert H, Holt L John A. Lyons 1' William G. Potter w Edward Wood Sydney R. Wrightington 1936 17 Muzzey Street 1936 16 Highland Avenue ]936 11 Bennington Road 1936 1314 Mass. Avenue 1926 Walnut Street 1938 Forest Street 1936 7 Bennington Road 1936 PRECINCT THREE Term Name Address Expires A Alfred A. Adler 21 Berwick Road 1937 13 Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street 1936 Charles M. Blake 59 York Street 1936 Ha]lie C. Blake 50 Meriam Street 1938 Ronald D. Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1937 Albert H. Burnham East Street 1937 Laurence H. Burnham 44 Somerset Road 1936 William I. Burnham East Street 1936 Eugene T. Buckley 22 Grant Street 1938 C Philip M. Clark Frank P. Cutter D Bessie G. Davis A. Irving Dodge 41 Hancock Street 83 North Hancock Street 36 Woodland Road 43 Bertwell Road 1938 1996 1937 1936 8 TOWN OF LEXINGTON E Everett S. Emery Leland H. Emery Albert W. Emmons F Roy A. Ferguson George R. Fuller G C. Edward Glynn Charles O. Goodwin H Norman C. Hooper Clarence R. Hopkins J Frank P. Jones K Eugene G. Kraetzer L James H. Lewis Errol H. Locke Francis E. Lombard M Clifford M. Martin Richard W. Maynard Robert D. Mayo Neil McIntosh George C. McKay Robert C. Merriam Clayton M. Morse Howard M. Munroe N Ernest O. Nichols Howard S. 0. Nichols R Lester T. Redman Sheldon A. Robinson A_ Edward Rowse, Jr. Richard E. Rowse Allen W. Rucker S George 11. Sargent Clarence Shannon William H. Shurtleff Frederick J. Spencer Rupert H. Stevens Matthew Stevenson Robert S. Sturtevant 3 Stetson Street 1936 85 Meriam Street 1938 7 Dexter Road 1938 19 Bertwell Road 1936 80 North Hancock Street 1938 56 Hancock Street 12 Coolidge Avenue 35 Bertwell Road 15 Meriam Street 8 Hancock Avenue 1936 1938 1937 1938 1938 46 Hancock Street 1937 23 Meriam Street 1937 3 Abbott Road 1936 27 North Hancock. Street 1938 6 Hillside Terrace 1938 77 Meriam Street 1937 6 Oakmount Circle 1937 24 Meriam Street 1937 24 Sherman Street 1936 4 Oakmount Circle 1936 29 Sherman Street 1937 344 Lowell Street 1938 31 Hayes Avenue 29 Hayes Avenue 1926 1936 10 Hayes Avenue 1937 19 Meriam Street 1930 38 Somerset Road 1937 24 Adams Street 1934 34 Hayes Avenue 1936 50 Hancock Street 18 Edgewood Road 41 Somerset Road 529 Lowell Street 86 Meriam Street 21 Oakland Street 11 Hancock Street. 1937 1927 1937 1938 1935 1938 1937 T Edward W. Taylor W Harvey F. Winlock ANNUAL REPORTS 9 49 North Hancock Street 1936 61 Meriam Street 1938 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C Philip M. Clark H Randall B. Houghton Name A Lester Andrews Earl S. Archibald B William H. Ballard Fred B. Bartlett Walter S. Beatty Winthrop H. Bowker Effie B, Briggs Frederick S. Britton Francis E. Burke Marion A. Burke C Winfield S. Caouette Edward L. Child Charles T. Cogswell James V. Cosgrove William L. Cosgrove Howard 11. Cnstance Theodore A. CusLance D Horace V. Densmore H. Raymond Darling F Robert J. Fawcett Frederic L. Fischer George M. Fuller G Archibald R. Giroux H Alfred E. Haynes Frank P. Herrick Converse Hill Willard C. Hill John T. Hinchey Norton T. Hood 41 Hancock Street 16 Oakland Street PRECINCT FOUR Address 1 Hill Street. 19 Downing Road 7 Hastings Road 104 Bedford Street 183 Waltham Street 2184 Mass. Avenue 75 Outlook Drive 8 Bedford Street 88 Bedford Street 88 Bedford Street 4 \t-achnsett Circle 41 Lincoln Street 35 Prospect Hill Road 30 Grove Street 30 Grove Street 2 Tewksbury Street 100 Bedford Street 577 Marrett Road 21 Outlook Drive 511 ?Jarrett Road 2 Stratham Road 2210 Mass, Avenue 6 Stratham Road 33 Hill Street 173 Waltham Street 2101 Mass. Avenue 2160 Mass_ Avenue 85 Hinchey Road 41 Reed Street 1936 1936 Term Expires 1936 1938 1936 1937 1937 1936 1936 1936 1036 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1936 1938 1936 1936 1917 1937 1937 1936 1936 1936 1937 1938 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON J Frederick B. James Frederic K. Johnson John Lamont Jasper A Lane M William. McDevitt Richard A. Mellen Everett E. Morrill William E. Mulliken N Donald E. 0 Alexander P Eugene H. Nickerson Ohlson Partridge R Vernon T..Robinson Walter J. Rose Charles H. Rudd S George W. Sarano Harold W. Smith James E. Spellman A. Randall Soderberg E. Elvidge Taylor Evelyn S. Trask Raymond L. While Helen C. Whittemore 40 Reed Street 9 Audubon Road 83 Cary Avenue 177 Waltham Street Burlington Street 24 Vaille Avenue 53 Harding Road 225 Waltham Street 2198 Mass. Avenue 134 Bedford Street 10 Shirley Street 3 Audubon Road 0 Tewksbury Street 5 Hastings Road 315 Lincoln Street 148 Bedford Street 24 Shirley Street 51 Dexter Road 25S Bedford Street 2118 Mass. Avenue [2 Middle Street 2209 Mass. Avenue TOWN MEETING MEMBERS.AT LARGE *John E. Gilereast Vacancy tilled by election of Archibald R. Giroux Resigned 191 Waltham Street 6 Stratham Road 1936 1937 1938 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1937 1937 1937 1938 1937 1938 1938 1938 1937 1938 1936 1936 1937 1938 1937 1937 ANNUAL REPORTS 11 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPOINTED OFFICER S Animal Inspector Dr. Chester L. Blakely Assessors Assistant Assessors Eugene T. Buckley, '36 Curlys L. Slocum, '36 Elliot. T. Sturgis, Jr., '37 Clyde E. Steeves. '3S William K. Burnham, '38 Frederick J. Spencer Paul F. McDonnell Francis Kelley Frederick B. Hunneman Milford 0. Woodward Constables Dental Clinic Committee Fence Viewers Fire Engineers Forest Warden Charles E. Moloy Charles A. Cummings Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. Frederick B. James Thomas S. Grindle Frank P. Cutter Bartlett J. Harrington Edward W. Taylor Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick Edward W. Taylor (aammei Legacy Income, Trustees Mrs. Kenneth P. Blake (Acting. with Dept. of Public Lawrence G. Mitchell Board of Appeals Arthur K. 'Maddison, Chairman, '33 Welfare) (Acting under Building and C. Edward Glynn, '38 Zoning Law) Edward W. Kimball. '40 Howard W. Robbins, '36 Health Inspector Matthew Stevenson Charles E. Ferguson, '37 Health Officer Dr. C. Reginald Hardcastle Board of Appeals John A. Lyons (Associate Members) Clyde E. Steeves Lockup Keeper James J. Sullivan Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees John F. Turner, '36 Measurer of Grain Albert Bieren Howard S. 0. Nichols, '37 Waldo F'. Glidden, '38 Measurers of Wood, Bark and John E. Kelley Building Inspector Fred W. Lougbaltom Manure Harold 1. Wellington Milk Inspector Matthew Stevenson Burial Agents Arthur A. Marshall lacuna F. McCarthy Moth Dept., Superintendent John J. Garrity Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Miss Marian P. Kirkland Odorless Cart, Charge of Peter Canessa Cary Memorial Library, Assistants Miss Helen E. Muzzey Miss Dorothy B. Wentworth Old Age Assistance Bureau John A. Lyons Miss Katherine Buck William G. Potter Miss Claire Ball *John E. Gilcreast Miss Emma 0. Nichols Vacancy filled by Philip M. Clark (East Lexington Branch) Police Officers Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Horace M. Howard Cary Memorial Library, Treasurer *John E. Gilcreast Vacancy filled by Frederick L. Fischer Clerk, Selectmen Miss Eleanor M. Lowe James J. Sullivan, Chief John C. Russell, Sergeant John W. Rycroft, Sergeant Edward C. Maguire Thomas C. Buckley William C. O'Leary Henry Harvey James Lima Forrest Knapp ANNUAL REPORTS 13 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Park Superintendent Plumbing Inspector Posture Clinic Committee Public Welfare Agent Public Works, Superintendent Registrars of Voters Edward J. Lennon John M. Barry George E. Smith Francis T. Neal, Jr. Benjamin W. Day John A. Russell George C. Barry Jou .T. Garrity Andrew T. Bain Mrs, Edith M. Kelley Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. Robert P. Trask Miss Margaret W. Kettell Miss Ruth E. Morrison Lawrence G. Mitchell Robert P. Trask George M. Davis. '36, Chairman George H. Lowe, '37 Leon H. Truesdell, '38 James J. Carroll, Clerk Sealer of Weights & Measures Charles E. Hadley Slaughter Inspector Matthew Stevenson Stone Building, Janitor Roland E. Gannon Superintendent of Streets William C. Paxton. Jr_ Supt. of Streets, Consulting Robert II. White Supt. of Water and Sewer Dept. Albert A. Ross Town Accountant James II. Russell Town Counsel Sydney R. Wrightington. Town Engineer John T. Cosgrove Town Hall Janitor Charles E. Moloy Town Hall Janitor, Assistant John A. Murray Town Physician Dr. C. Reginald Hardeastle Weighers (Public) Wire Inspector • Resigned 4�'i]liam E. A. Mulliken John E. A. Mulliken _Jacob Rierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington William Bieren Peter Stevens Rupert Stevens John E. Kelley Lillian McClure Leo Dumas Paul M. Wagner Louis W. Bills ANNUAL REPORTS 15 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Appointed October 15, 1930 COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Term Expires 1936 Haskell Reed George W. Butters Harold G. Bowen Term Expires 1937 A. Edward Rowse, Jr. Raymond L. White Louie E. Yeager Term Expires 1938 George M. Hynes A. Randall Soderberg Allen W. Rucher PERMANENT MEMORIAL FOR VETERANS Minnie S. Seaver Appointed December 8, 1927 Wi]iard D. Brown James H. Russell Charles E. Wheeler COMMITTEE ON LECTURES UNDER WILL OF ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E. CARY Appointed October 15, 1935 Robert H. Holt Mrs. Frank M. Sheldon Philip M. Clark Hallie C. Blake Stephen F. Hamblin Sheldon A. Robinson Miss Mabel P. Cook Dr. Fred S. Piper Edward B. Ballard Mrs. Richard B. Engstrom Mrs. William D. Milne Mrs. Hollis Webster BUILDING BY-LAW COMMITTEE Appointed December 16, 1929 Nathan B. Bidwell Perley C. Tibbetts Charles E. Ferguson Fred W. Longbottom Edmund A. Webb REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 17 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF 'MASSACIIUSETTS MII)DLESEY, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: Ii the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexing- ton, qualified to tote in elections and in toast affairs, to meet in thein respective voting places in said toren, Precinct One, Emerson Hall; Precinct Two, Three and 1•'our, Cary Memorial Hall, on MONDAY, the FOURTH DAY of MARCH, A.D. 1935 at six o'clock A. )1., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To choose by ballot the following town officers; (hie 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 or the Planning Board for the term of two years; Seventeen Town Meeting Alemhers in each Precinct for the term of three years; 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Three Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for the terra of two years; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four for the term of two years; (hie Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four term of one year, And to take action on the following question : for the "Shall the operation of section one hundred and live B of chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the General Laws, requiring for the taking of fur -bearing an- imals the use of traps that kill at: onee or YES lake such animals alive unharmed, be suis- NO pended within this town?" The polls will be open at 6:00 A. M. and will remain open until 5:00 P. M. You are :Lisp to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the eight- eenth day of _March, 1035 at 4:00 P. 1[., at which lime and place the following articles are to be acted upon and deterniioeil ex- clusively by the town meeting members, in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 151'20 and subject to the referendum provided l'or by section eight of said chapter. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or o#.' a-ny Committee of the Town. and to appoint other Committees. Article :l_ To choose such 'Town Officers as ate required[ by law and are usually chosen by nomination. Article 4. To see if the 'Town will vote to authorize the Town "Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, io bor- row Money from time to gime in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 19:16, and to issue. a note. or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to re- new any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance. with Section 17, Glia-pter 44, General Laws. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize. the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to extend as REPORT OF' TOWN CLERK 19 much as is necessary of the revenue loans of 1935 for a period not to exceed six months beyond the maximum term provided by law for an original revenue loan, ander authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1038, or take :lily action relative thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote t,o authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to refund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipation of the revenue of the year 1935, iii accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1935. Article7. To see if the Town will rual:e the usual appro- priations for Tow]) expenses for the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article S. To see if the Town will snake an appropriation for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, and other pests, in :accordance with Chapter 132. General laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 9, To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds to the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General laws. or take any action relating thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police x101 Tire Ilepartments, under tliapter 32, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 11. '1'o 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 1935. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the support of a Posture Clinic, to be expended un- der the direction of the Board of stealth or by a committee ap- pointed by said Board, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sunt sufficient to pay the County of Middlesex, as required by ]aw, the town's share of the net cost of the care, maintenance, and repair of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, as assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 111 of 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the General Laws and Acts in amendment thereof and in addi- tion thereto or take any action in relation thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of " 1,720.16 received from the Middlesex County for dog fees to the Cary Memorial Library Account. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in Pine Knoll Road. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept the rec- ommendation of the Selectmen for the changing of the names of certain streets, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to establish a clinic for the free immunization of dogs against rabies, and appropriate money for said clinic. Article 18. To sec if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for -labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, to be expended by the Select- men for aid to persons employed on various projects. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the lo! - lowing balances to the Excess and Deficiency Account: Highway Construction — Blake Road $ .06 Highway Construction —Eaton Road .15 Highway Construction —Fletcher Avenue 1.64 Highway Construction — Valley Road .04 Bridge Construction—Sherman Street .05 Sewer Construction — Sundry 260.18 Sewer Construction ---- Robbing and Plymouth Roads 181.23 or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the unpaid bill for the year 1933 of the Health De- partment. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the unpaid bills for the year 1931 of the following accounts: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Town Office and Cary Memorial Building $58.82 Snow Removal 29.01 Highway Maintenance 66-70 Parks and Playgrounds 27.55 or act in any manner relating thereto. 21 Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to complete the construction of Pleasant and Water- town Streets to the new Concord Avenue Turnpike, a distance of approximately 2600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and nmendmernts. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to construct Lincoln Street, from illarrett Road in a northeasterly direction a distance of 3600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to establish the compensation of the Collector of Taxes, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for a compressor for the use of the Highway Depart- ment. Article 26, To see if the Town will vote to establish a new account to be called Water Department, Stock Account, and appropriate money for said account by transfer from other funds. Article 27. To sec if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following nr►accepted streets, subject to the as- sessment of betterments, and to take by eminent. domain the necessary easement therefor: Pinewood Road, from the present end, to Pollen Road, a distance of approximately 360 feet; Summit Road, from the present end, a distance of ap- proximately 250 feet; Blake Road, from Nichols Road to a point beyond Nowers Road, a distance of approximately 1500 feet, and provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation and by transfer from other funds. 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 2S. To see if the Town will vote 1:o install water mains in the following accepted streets: Massachusetts Avenue, from Child's Garage to Pleas- ant Street, a distance of approximately 1700 feet; Redford Street, from Elm Avenue to Tewksbury Street. a distance of approximately 2075 feet: and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion, by tr.nisfer, or by issue of bonds or notes therefor. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may he ap- plied for during the year 1935 in accordance with authority contained in the By -)Caws of the Town. subject to the assess- ment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the nec- essary easement therefor, and appropriate money for said in- stallation of rains by direct appropriation and by transfer from other funds. Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to establish a new account to be called Sewer Department. Stock Account, and ap- propriate money for said Account. Article al. 1'o see if the Town will vote to transfer from other fund` or appropriate additional money fop the Trunk Line Sower Aeconnt. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the construction of a trunk line sewer extending from the Boston S. Maine R. R. at the Arlington T.ine northeasterly o distance of approximately 1600 feet to a point jest easterly of Rindge Avenue, and provide funds for said installation by direet ap- propriation, by the issue of bonds or notes or otherwise. Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following aeeepted and un- accepted streets. subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by Eminent Domain the necessary- easements therefor : Blake Avenue. from Edgewood Road to Wadman Cir- cle, a distance of approximately 185 feet; Wadman Circle, from Blake Ave. to end, a distance of approximately 200 feet; REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 23 Pinewood Road, from the present end a distance of approximately 125 feet; Belfry Terrace, from the present end, a distance of approximately 65 feet, and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from other funds. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the completion of the disposal of surface drainage in East Lexington as authorized by the vote of the Town, March 19, 1934. Article 35. To see if the Towii will make provisions for the disposal of surface drainage in Haskell Street, Lowell Street and private lands by the construction of drains or con- duits, or diversion or relocation of brooks and for that pur- pose take lauds or easements by Eminent Domain and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation. Article :hi. To see if the Town will vote to purchase au(1 ac- cept from Peter J. and Margaret. E. 1' i.nneen the eOnVC;valace of deed of a parcel of land comprising approximately live and one-half =acres and located on Burlington Street the sane to be used as a skating rink. or for other park purposes, anal place the same in the control of the Board or Selectmen. acting as Park Commissioners. Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zon- ing By -Law as follows: By inserting after ,Section 3. C-1 Districts, Paragraph 30, a new paragraph which slraIl read as follows: 30a. At the junction of East and Lowell Streets, in the southeast corner of the intersection, extend- ing 1341 feet along Lowell Street and 250 feet along East Street, and of a depth of 2011 feet throughout. Article 3S. To see if the Town will vote to establish the office of Information Clerk, the position to be filled by appoint- ment by the Selectmen, for a term not to exceed one year, and that the surn of $450 be appropriated therefor. 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell and dispose of the property taken by the Town by foreclosure of tax titles. Article 40. To see if the Town will appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the Superintendent of Schools incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department and for the purpose of meeting the appropriation and to establish the new account to be opened for that purpose, the sum of $90 be appropriated. And you are directed, to serve this Warrant scvr,n days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this -Warrant, with your doings, thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twelfth day of February, A.D., 1935. BoBERr P. TRASK SK JOHN E. GILCREAST CHARLES E. FERGIISON DANIEL J. O'CONNELL JOHN A. LYONS Selectmen of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 25 26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON February 23, 1935. 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. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 4, 1935 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 fourth in the year of our Lorca, nineteen hundred and thirty-five, at six o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, Emerson Hall; Pre- cinct Two, Three and Four. Cary Memorial Hull. The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey rden Mrs, Mary A. Rowland Deputy Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector DeTrafford Snaith Inspector Alfred Hayward Deputy Inspector Donald Cameron Deputy Inspector Mabelle S. Peavy Clerk Arthur W. Hughes Deputy Clerk. Frances Lambert Teller Harold H. MacGilvray Teller Miles L. F. Jones Teller George F. Stygles Teller PRECINCT TWO Irving B. Pierce Wanton Victor Harmon Deputy Warden George V. Morse Inspector Randall Richards Inspector Elizabeth Nourse Deputy Inspector REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Madeline J. Corbett John H. Dacey Frederick Connor Harry G. Frost CIifford W, Pierce Edward McGrory Ruth Ray Deputy inspector Clerk Deputy Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller PRECINCT THREE Frederick H. Tuliar Warden 13essie G. Davis James M. Ahearn Charles E. Moloy, Deputy Warden Inspector Inspector Inspector Inspector Clerk Jr. Emma Hovey Deputy John Corcoran Deputy James L. McKenzie Samuel W. Wellington Deputy Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller Esther Graham John J. McCormick Edward B. O'Connor James E. Collins PRECINCT FOUR Howard E. Custance William E_ Itlullikeu Warren Haynes Katherine Kiernan Daniel A. Gorman, Jr Frank Maguire Margaret T. Kennedy Joseph A. Cosgrove James J. Waldron Robert C. Cady Harry F. Howard Irene Robinson Warden Deputy Warden Inspector Inspector Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector Clerk Deputy Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller 27 The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A. M. and remained open until eight o'clock P. M., after which time after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful perform- ance of their duties. 25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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 One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Total 1303 (0ne thousand three hundred and three) 1185 (One thousand one hundred and eighty -live) 1242 (One thousand two hundred and forty two) 1227 (One thousand two hundred and twenty-seven) 4959 (Four thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine) The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, seal- ed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused bal- lots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office, The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: Precinct One Precinct '1' wo Precinct Three Precinct Four Total 13allots Cast Ballots Cast I3allots Cast Ballots (.'-ast James J. Carroll Blanks 214 (Two hundred and fourteen) 156 (One hundred and fifty-six) 200 (Two hundred) 195 (One hundred and ninety-five) 705 (Seven hundred and sixty-five) TOWN CLERK Prec. 1 1'ree_ 2 Pre[•. 3 I'rre. 4 Total 184 151 186 170 691 30 5 14 25 74 Total .. 214 155 200 195 765 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. Charles E. Ferguson , William G. Potter B]a.nks Total Charles E, SELECTMEN 1 h•e . 1 163 192 73 l free. 2 139 140 33 Prur. 3 172 185 40 Prec. 1 152 164 74 Tolal 626 684 220 428 312 400 390 1530 Ferguson and William G. Potter were elected as Selectmen for a term of three years. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 29 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN TREASURER MODERATOR Prec. 1 ['rec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec, 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 I'rec. 3 fret. 4 Total James J. Carroll 186 143 134 163 686 Robert H. Holt 162 135 169 175 641 Blanks 28 S 16 27 79 Blanks 33 21 31 39 124 Total 214 156 200 195 765 Total 195 156 200 214 765 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. Robert H. Holt was elected Moderator for one year. COLLECTOR OF TAXES PreC. 1 1'ro-x, 2 Prei'. 3 Prec. 4 Tal al Byron C. Earle 168 144 174 161 647 Planks 46 12 26 34 118 Total 214 156 200 195 765 Byron C. Earle was elected as Collector of Taxes for orie year. CEMETERY COMMISSIONER PLANNING BOARD Prec, 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 '. oa[ Sheldon A. Robinson 157 136 164 162 619 Jahn A. Sellars 153 128 165 157 603 John A. McLean 1 1 Blanks 80 43 70 109 307 Total 390 312 400 428 1530 Sheldon A Robinson and John A. Sellars were elected to the Planning Board for three years_ lice. 1 Pree 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 'rola] Edward Wood 168 143 175 158 644 Blanks 413 13 25 37 121 PLANNING BOARD Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec.3 free. 4 Two.] Total 214 156 200 195 765 Lester F. Ellis 151 126 160 158 595 Edward Wood was elected as Cemetery Commissioner for three years. John A. McLean 2 2 Blanks 44 30 38 56 168 SCHOOL COMMITTEE free. 1 Prue. 2 1'rrr•. 3 Prec. 4 Tol a1 Randall B. Moughton 166 143 177 161 647 Blanks 48 13 23 35 119 Total 214 156 200 196 766 Randall B. Houghton was elected for Schrol Committee for three years. Total 195 156 200 214 765 Lester F. Ellis was elected to the Planning Board for two years TOWN MEETING MEMBERS (Term Three Years) PRECINCT ONE CONSTABLES William M. Aquaro 86 *Rudolph F. Carlson 117 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 i'rec. 4 Tol:tl *Frank A. Cook, Jr. 114 Patrick J. Maguire ........ 165 143 177 170 655 'Ernest Cutter 114 John C. linssell 184 142 177 162 665+`J. Henry Duffy 109 Oliver J. NIcLea.n 1 1*Leigh V. Farnham 100 Blanks 63 27 45 74 209 *Fred B. Fletcher 126 _. - -- . --- *George E. Foster 129 Total 412 312 400 406 1530 *Roland E. Garmon 130 Patrick J. Maguire and John C. Russell were elected Constables for one *James Irwin 123 year. Charles Lehan 93 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 31 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *Steele Lindsay 120 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *Walter Longbottorn 138 *George W. Nary 124 (Term Three Years) *Albert E. Ross 111 PRECINCT THREE *Robert L. Ryder 117 *Charles H. Schofield 116 *Hallie C. Blake 141 *Clesson C. Schofield 125 *Eugene T. Buckley 121 *Edward L. Tyler 123 *Philip M. Clark 128 Blanks 1423 *Leland H. Emery 122 *Albert W. Emmons 116 * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. *George R. Fuller 123 *Charles O. Goodwill 121 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *Clarence R. Hopkins 122 *Frank P. Jones 117 (Term Three Years) *Francis E. Lombard 123 PRECINCT TWO *Clifford M. Martin 110 *Howard M. Munroe 130 *Arthur A. Atkinson 118 Virginia L. Miles 104 *DeWitt C. Brewster 123 *Richard E. Rowse 119 *George W. Butters 126 *Frederick J. Spencer 137 *Harold C. Denham 124 *Rupert H. Stevens 138 *Robert W. Fernald 122 *Matthew Stevenson 125 *Arthur L. Graves 121 *Harvey H. Winlock 122 *George H. B. Green 120 John A. McLean 1 *Stephen F, Hamblin 125 Luther Thompson 1 *Arthur W. Hatch 124 William W. McLean 1 *Arthur F. Hutchinson 123 Blanks 1178 *Edwin W. Hutchinson 121 • Town Meering Members elected for term of three years. *Edward W. Kimball 129 *Marian A. Kimball 121 *Ernest A. Lindstrom 121) *Lawrence G. Mitchell 128 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *Dana Thurber Norris 130 (Tenn Three Years) *Edward W. Sibley 125 Blanks 552 PRECINCT FOUR * Town Meeting. Members elected for term of three years. *Earl S. Archibald 116 *Marion A. Burke 104 *Winfield S. Caouette 96 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *Edward L. Child 109 (Term Two Years) *Charles T. Cogswell 104 *James V. Cosgrove 106 PRECINCT ONE *H. Raymond Durling 93 *Eugene L. Morgan ................................................... .. 158 #Thomas F. Fardy 95 *Lyle J. Morse 149 Mary A. Gaynor 61 *George E. Wyman 161 *Norton T. Hood 101 Blanks 174 *John Lamont 112 *Jasper A. Lane 90 * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of two years. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK W. Benjamin Meady *William McDevitt Foster Osgood *Vernon T. Robinson *Charles H. Rudd *George W. Sarano *Harold W. Smith IA. Randall Soderberg tMary A. Spellman *Helen C. Whittemore Blanks " Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. t Tie for position seventeen, to be decided at special Meeting 'March 18, 1335. t Disqualified per Board of Registrars. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS (Term Two Years) PRECINCT FOUR *Archibald R. Giroux Blanks Total " Town Meeting Member elected for term of two sears. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS (Term One Year) PRECINCT FOUR *Horace V. Densmore Blanks Total ` Town Meeting Member elected for term of one year. Yes No Blanks QUESTION 33 71 81 66 104 91 86 90 SO 80 93 1286 to be Heid 147 48 195 142 53 195 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total 81 51 73 62 267 65 57 67 54 243 68 48 60 79 255 Totals 214 156 200 195 765 A true record, Attest: JAMES :J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 34 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL MEETING PRECINCT FOUR Special Meeting of Town Meeting -Members of Precinct Four, held March 18, 1935 in Estabrook Hall, for the purpose of deciding a tie for the seventeenth position fora Town Meet- ing Member, between Mary A. Spellman, of 0 Shirley Street, and A. Randall Soderberg, of 51 Dexter Road; the result of the Annual Election held March 4, 1935. There were 37 Town -Meeting Members present. Meeting was called to order at 7:35 1'. M. by the Town Clerk, .James .1. Carroll. Nominations were made and seconded from the floor for the office of Chairman and Clerk for the _Meeting. It was unanimously voted that Willard (;. Hill act. as chairman, and Francis E. Burke act as Clerk of the Meeting who also acted as Tellers. Prepared ballots were passed to the members present con- taining the names of the candidates. Ballots were collected by the Tellers with the results as fol lows : Mary A. Spellman 8 A. Randall Soderberg 29 Total 37 A. Randall Soderberg was declared elected. Motion made and seconded to adjourn. 'Unanimous 7:40 P. M. A True Copy, Attest: FRANCIS E. BURKE, Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 35 To THE TOWN CLERK, LEXINGTON, MASS. MARCII 18, 1935. 1, A. Randall Soderberg, of 51 Dexter Road, do hereby ac- cept my election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Four. Signed: A. RANDALL SOnr;RBERG. 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL. MEETING PRECINCT Two Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Two held March 18, 1935, for the purpose of electing a Town Meeting Member for the vacancy caused by resignation of Wil- liam G. Potter, elected as Selectmen, March 4, 1935, term ex- piring 1936. Meeting called to order by Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, at 7:45 P. M. There were twenty-seven members present. Nominations were heard from the floor for the office of Chairman and Clerk. William E. Greeley was nominated and seconded for Chair- man, and James J. Carroll nominated and seconded as Clerk. ]-oth were elected unanimously. Nominations were heard from the floor, and seconded for Charles L. Coburn, 31 Percy Road, and Emil A. Gramstorff, Hill Top Avenue. 11r. Mitchell and Mr. Hutchinson acted as Tellers, making known the result of votes cast as follows: Charles L. Coburn 13 Emil H. Gramstorff 11 Blanks 3 Total 27 Charles L. Coburn was declared elected. Motion made to adjourn at 7:50 P. M. Unanimous. A True Copy, Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 37 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON To THE TOWN CLERK, LEXINGTON, MASS. MARCH 20, 1935. 1, Charles L. Coburn of 31 Percy Road do hereby accept my election as Town Meeting Member of Precinct Two. Signed: CHARLES L. COBURN. ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 18, 1935 Meeting called to order at 8:05 P. M. by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, Town Meeting Members present, 182. Reading of the Warrant by the Town Clerk, James J. Car- roll, when upon motion Selectman Robert P. Trask, farther reading was waived. Unanimous. Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the Warrant. Selectman Mr. Trask stated it no objections the articles would be pres,ented in the following, order; 2, 3, 4-, 5, 0, 24., 18, 23, 7, etc. Mr. Rowse, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee presents Appropriation Committee Report, stating one change had been made concerning Article 18; the change being the amount to be $7,000. instead of $3,500. REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE 1935 In accordance with Section 4, Article 13 of the: Revised By -Laws of the Town, the Appropriation Committee submits the following report to the voters of the town. The first meeting for the consideration of the 1935 appro- priations was held on December 17th, 1934. In all there were REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 39 twelve meetings. The Towri Accountant, who became a member of the Appropriation Committee with the adoption of the new By -Laws,- was elected Secretary at a salary of $300 per year. The Accountant has been of untold value in, supplying inform- ation and in preparing material for our consideration. It is the intention of the Committee to meet monthly to become more familiar with the actual operation of the town depart- ments. NEW DATE OF TAX BILLS 1)ue to a. new State Law, the tax bilis must be mailed before June 12th. This change makes it necessary for the town to vote all funds necessary of its operation during 1935 at the Dla.rch meeting. The only way that additional money can he made available will be through transfers either from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account or from unused balances. No moneys can be transferred from the Excess a.n.d Deficiency Ac- count until the unpaid taxes are less than the cash available in the Excess €n cl Deficiency Account. On December 31st; 1934, there was $95.041.70 in the Excess and Deficiency Account. SALARY RESTORATION On January 31st, the Appropriation Committee called a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to discuss whether or not any recommendation should he made on salary restoration. It was agreed by all three committees to recommend to the Town Meeting that one- half of the reduction made in salaries in 1933 be restored start- ing July 1st, 1.935. This would arld to the expenditures for 1935 on the schools the amount of $1,095-.13 and on other town de- partments, 84,021.1.70. malting a total of $8,121.53. Figured on the basis of a whole year, this additional cost would amount to $18,024.91. RESERVE FUND The Appropriation Committee has found it necessary to transfer 11re following amounts from their Reserve Fund dur- ing 1934: Accounting Department $ 24.00 Police Department n2.97 Unclassified 9.37 Elections and Registrations 211.86 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Water Maintenance 833,39 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 600.00 Forest Fires 200.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 15.00 Military Aid 10.00 Town Clerk's Department 30.93 Treasurer's Department 1.58 Highway Maintenance 155.82 New Town Seal 6.75 Assessor's Department 48,33 $2,500.00 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE REPORT In response to a demand for more complete information on appropriations to be voted, the Committee has gone to the expense of making a more detailed report. The additional cost over the old form of report will be less than $100.00. TAX RATE The Appropriation Cornmit.tec feels that the tax rate for the year 1935 should not be increased over the rate for 1934 and on this basis submits the following computation on a val- uation estimated at $21,500,000.00. Revenue from tax rate of $33.00 per $1,000.00 $709,500.00 Poll Taxes estimated 6,800,00 Less: — Overlay for 1935 Taxes to State and County as estimated (except Metropolitan Water Tax) Add Estimated Receipts (Except Water De- partment) : $10,000.00 76,000.00 Income Tax $37,000.00 Corporation and Bank Taxes 8,000.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 18,000.00 Special Assessments 9,000.00 $716,300.00 86,000.00 $630,300.00 REPORT OF' TOWN CLERK Schools 20,000.00 Interest on Taxes 10,000.00 Charities 11,000.00 Other Estimated Receipts 12,000.00 41 125,000.00 Net Estimated Revenue $755,300.00 Appropriations as approved 753,527.51 In estimating taxes to State and County the Appropria- tion Committee has added approximately $6,000.00 to the item for State Tax, this being in accordance with preliminary es- timates from the office of the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation. Also the Appropriation Committee has reduced estimated revenue from Income and Corporation Taxes approx- imately $5,000.00 in accordance with a preliminary estimate from the same office. MATURING DEBT For the information of the taxpayers, we are listing below the amount of bonded debt clue for payment in the next five years: 1936 1937 1935 1939 1940 $114,000.00 102,000.00 93,000.00 91,500.00 63,500.00 RECOMMENDATIONS ON ARTICLES IN TOWN MEETING WARRANT Article 2. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. The Appropriation. Committee makes no recomvm.en.da- tion under this .4rticic. Article 3. To choose such Town Officers as are required by law and are usually chosen by nomination. The Appropriation Committee makes no reeomnr,enda- tion under this Article. 42 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in nuticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning .January 1, 193G, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. The Apprr-opri.ation Committee recommends favorable action. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to extend as much as is necessary of' the revenue loans of 1935 for a pe- riod not to exceed six months beyond the maximum term pro- vided by law for an original revenue loan, under authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1933, or lake any action relative thereto. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action. Article G. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to refund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipation of the rev- enue of the year 1935, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1935. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action. Article 7. To see if the '.l'own will stake the usual appro- priations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee makes the following recommendations under /his Article: Appropriation Committee 1YI.1 I Baa 1935 Expended Requested Approved Expenses $ 125.00 $ 550.00 $ 550.00 The increase in this account is due to the addition of the Town Accountant to the Appropriation Commit- tee as a permanent secretary at an annual salary of $300.00. The new type of Appropriation Committee report accounts for approximately rimately $i 35.00. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Selectmen's Department Salaries and Wages $2,486.65 $2,630.47 $2,630.47 Other Expenses 1,348.84 2,020.23 2,020.23 43 1934 1935 1935 Expended Requested Approved $3,835.49 34,650.70 $4,650.70 The increase in. Other Expenses is due to the increase in allowance paid to members of the Board of Select- men.. Under the new Town. By -Laws the reimburse- ments for cost and expenses to the members of the Board is increased frorn.$50.00 to $200.00 for each mem- ber or an increase for the Board front $250.00 to $1,000.00. Accounting Department Salaries and Wages 32,834.90 32,993.90 $2,993.90 Other Expenses 239.90 159.10 159.10 $3,074.00 $3,153.00 33,153.00 Treasurer's Department Salaries and Wages $ 867.32 3 885.34 $ 885.34 Other Expenses 359.10 380.00 380.00 Collector of Taxes Department Salaries and Wages Other Expenses Assessor's Department Salaries and Wages Other Expenses $1,226.42 31,265.34 31,265.34 33,708.12 33,943.75 33.943.75 1,716.59 1,735.00 1,735.00 35,424.91 $5,678.75 $5,678.75 35,209.59 35,585.84 35,585.84 763.74 790.16 764.16 35,973.33 36,376.00 36,350.00 The increase in, salaries and wages ,s due principally to the additional expense for clerical assistance and as- sistant assessors for taking the State Census. Other Finance Offices and Accounts Printing a n d Certifying Notes $ 312.46 $ 200.00 3 200,00 44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Law Department Salary of Town Counsel Other Expenses 1934 Expended 1935 1935 RequesLed Approved $ 850.00 $ 887.50 $ 887.50 1,644.14 1,612.50 1,612.50 32,494.14 32,500.00 32,500.00 Town Clerk's Department Salaries and Wages 31,740.74 31,810.34 31,810.34 Other Expenses 180.03 206.80 206.80 31,920.77 $2,017.14 $2,017.14 Elections and Registrations Salaries and. Wages 31,503.00 $ 552.00 $ 552.00 Other Expenses 783.86 218.00 218.00 32,286.86 $ 770.00 $ 770.00 Public Works - Superintendent's Office Salaries and Wages 34,189.32 34,315.00 34,265.00 Other expenses 62.62 41.00 41.00 $4,251.94 34,356.00 $4,306.00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldg. Salaries and Wages 32,862.07 32,968.30 32,968.30 Other Expenses 5,723.89 6,650.00 6,650.00 38,585.96 39,61.8.30 $9.618.30 The increase in this appropriation is due to the fact that there is an estimated expense for repairs of $1.,670.00 against an, expenditure of $81.5.31 for this item for 1934. This increase is due principally to an interior painting job necessary in. the Cary Memorial Building. Engineering Department Salaries and Wages $8,431.07 38,728.15 38,678.15 Other Expenses 1,865,62 1,247.00 1,247.00 310,296.69 $9,975.15 39,925.15 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 45 In, the item for Other Expenses is included an amount of $500.00 for soundings in connection with the pro- posed new high, school project. Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Expenses 1924 1935 1935 Expended Requested Approved $1,482.70 $1,000.00 $ 500.00 This appropriation of $:300.00 as approved is in addi- to the balance of $1,943.06 carried forward from 1934. Planning Board Expenses $ 149.41 $ 500.00 $ 250,00' Board of Appeals Expenses $ 162.54 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Police Department Salaries and Wages $26,724.79 $30,362.57 $30,362.57 Equipment a n d Mainte- nance and Other Expenses 4,128.19 5,280.00 5,030.00 $30,852.97 835,642.57 $35,392.57 The amount as approved for Salaries and Wages for tlu. year 1935 carers the addition of two new patrolmen. The item as approved for Equipment and ,Maintenance and Other Expenses includes one new Police automo- bile to cost approximately $6011.00 and also a new auto- mobile to replace the old automobile at an estimated cost. $3:311.01). 'l'Irr 8aM.r' iteJa. also roccrs radio and in- stallation for the new automobile amounting to $12:3.00. Fire Department Salaries and Wages .. Equipment a n d Mainte- nance, Fuel and Other Expenses $27,254.60 $29,728.49 529,579.48' 9,140.06 3,700.00 8,700.00 $36,394.66 $38,428.48 $38,278.48. Exclusive of salary restoration; the increase in appro- priation as approved is due principally to the neces- sity of paying for a full year salary to two new regular men added after the Town Meeting in March, 1934_ 46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1934 Expended 1935 Requested 1935 Approved Hydrant Rentals Rental to Water Dept. $7,635.00 $7,890.00 $7,890.00. The increased amount for this account is due to the addition of new hydrants in, 1934. Building Inspection Salaries and Wages $1,007.23 $1,017.50 $1,017.50 Other Expenses 119.75 135.00 135.00 $1,126.98 $1,152.50 $1,152.50 Wire Inspection Salary of Inspector $ 500.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Other Expenses 13.25 35.00 35.00 $ 613.25 $ 635.00 $ 635.00 Sealer of Weights & Measures Salary of Sealer $ 400.00 $ 400.00 5 400.00 Other Expenses 80.63 100.00 100.00 $ 480.63 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Shade Trees Labor $1,030.30 $1,222.00 $1,222.00 Other Expenses 364.28 540.00 540.00 $1,394.58 $1,762.00 $1,762.00 The increase in, the item for Labor is due to the neces- sity of spraying for the Elm tree disease. The increase in. Other Expenses is due principally to an item for ad- ditional, hose and for spraying materials amounting to .$110.00. Forest Fires Salaries and Wages $ 775.80 $ 650.00 $ 575.00 Other Expenses 429.97 425.00 425.00 $1,205.77 $1,075.00 $1,000.00 Dog Officer Salary of Dog Officer $ 50.00 $ 150.00 $ 100.00 Speeial Dog Officer 50.00 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 200.00 $ 150.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 47 The increased amount for this account is due to ad- ditional work involved in checking dogs and to the fees which must be paid to Special Dog Officer under the provisions of Section 151, Chapter 140, of the Gen- eral Laws. 1934 )Expended 1935 1935 Requested .Approved Health Department Expenses $5,324.78 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Dental Clinic Salary of Dentist and Den- tal Assistant Other Expenses $1,470.00 81,733.50 $1,733.50 99.50 135.00 135.00 $1,569.50 $1,868.50 $1,868.50 The increase in the Salary of Dentist and Dental As- sistant is due to an increase in the time now being given for this work. Town Physician Salary $ 750.00 $ 850.00 $ 750.00 Vital Statistics Birth and Death Returns $ 28.50 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Animal Inspection Salary of Inspector $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Slaughtering Inspection Salary of Inspector $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00' Plumbing Inspection Salary of Inspector $ 800.00 $ 800.00 $ 800.00' Other Expenses 50.00 50.00 50.00 $ 850.00 $ 850.00 $ 850.00, Sewer Maintenance General Administration $1,539.59 $1,774.00 $1,774.00 Labor 1,737.01 1,800.00 1,800.00 Other Expenses 2,723.38 2,480.00 2,180.00 $5,999.98 $6,054.00 $5,754.00 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The increase in General Administration is due to the fact that one-half of the salary of one of the Water and Sewer Department employees is now being charged to the Sewer Maintenance Account, where it properly be- longs. 1934 1935 1935 Expended Requested Approved Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Labor ...................................... $1,970.55 $1,970.00 $1,970.00 Equipment and Repairs ...- 28.92 30.00 30.00 Garbage Collection Contract Highway Maintenance General Administration Labor Other Expenses $1,999.47 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,600.00 $3,600.00 83,600.00 $3,656-18 $4,640.00 $4,640.00 14,281.80 19,690.00 18,000.00 25,707.03 27,380.00 25,360.00 $43,645.01 $51,710.00 $48,000.00 Included in Other Expenses is an anrrncnt of $894.00 for purchase of a new truck to replace a truck now used in the Highway Department. !'here is also included in. the same item an amount of $571.33 representing one- third of .the cost of a sidewalk tractor, the other two- thirds being included in the appropriation for Snow Removal. The principal increases in. the highway De- partment budget for the year 1935 are occasioned by the purchase of the tractor, by replacement of the truck, additional labor, and expenses for re -surfacing streets and seal coat work. Sidewalks Construction $ 114.36 $1,000.00 $ 500.00 This amount is for the construction of gr•anolithic side- walks and the abutters rrre to pay one-half of the ex- pense. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 1931 1933 1935 Expended Requested .Approved Snow Removal Labor $7,335.11 $11,500.00 99,000.00 Other Expenses 10,439.13 13,500.00 11,000-00 1933 Overdraft 4,222.77 $21,998.01 $25,000.00 $20,000.00 Included in the Other Expenses is an item for purchase of two new sand spreaders at a cost of 8750.00 and two- thirds of the cost of a sidewalk tractor at a cost of 41,142.67. On account of the severe snow storm this year, the total amount expended for snow removal from- January romJanuary/ 1st to Pebra ry 9th inclusive amounted to $17,4271'7. 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1931 1935 1995 Expended Request ed Approved Public Welfare Expenses $46,716.67 $40,000.00 933,000.00 Overdraft for 1933 3,456.31 Overdraft for 1934 2,172.98 2,172.98 950,172,98 $42,172.98 $35,172.98 This appropriation recommended for the Public Wel- fare Department is an estimate of the probable min- imum requirements for the year 1935. Old Age Assistance Expenses $10,037.24 $10,500.00 $10,500.00 State Aid Public Works Bld O eration Expenses $ 122.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 9 P Labor $2,723.15 $4,473.25 $4,473.25 This amount of `300.00 is the same amount appropriat- Other Expenses 1,831.48 2,595.00 2,595.00 ed for the year 1934. $4,554.63 $7,068.25 97,068.25 The increase in Labor is due to the addition of a black- snlith., and the increase in Other Expenses is due to re- pairs needed on account of a fare in the building. Traffic Regulation and Control Labor $ 282.96 $ 475-00 $ 475.00 Other Expenses 797.74 825.00 825.00 Military Aid Expenses $ 110.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 The increase in this appropriation is duce to the fact that during the latter part of the year 1934 the Town had its first case of Military Aid and this case is con- tinuing in the year 1935. Soldiers' Burials Expenses ....... $ 100,00 $ 100.00 $1,080.71 $1,300.00 $1,300.00 This amount of .100.00 is the same amount appropri- This amount of $1,300.00 is the same amount as appro- • ated for the year 1934. priated for the year 1934. Soldiers' Relief Street Lights Expenses $3,200.77 $3,399.23 $2,400.00 Lighting Expenses $21,088.25 $22,500.00 $22,500.00 Overdraft 1934 100.77 100.77 The increase in this item is due principally to the in- $3,200.77 $3,500.00 $2,500.77 stallation of 200 watt lights instead of 60 watt lights in School Maintenance the eastern end of Massachusetts Avenue. Teachers' Salaries $139,075.37 $149,879.04 $149,476.91 Text Books and Supplies 10,264.98 10,200.00 10,200.00 Street Signs Vocational School Tuition, Labor $ 141.05 $ 240.00 $ 140.00 etc. 647.57 1,250.00 850.00 Other Expenses 153.85 260.00 160.00 Other Expenses 48,818.14 51,063.09 50,973.09 $ 294.99 $ 500,00 $ 300.00 9198,806.06 $212.392.13 $211.500.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 51 The increase in 'leachers' Salaries outside of salary re- storation. is due principally to Senior High School Additional Teacher $780.00 Franklin School Additional Teacher 780.00 Junior High School Extra Teaching 400.00 Music Instruction, Additional Time 525.00 Teaching Assistants 2,221.52 Two New Teachers, Beginning Sept. 1, 1935 .... 1,040.00 Annual Increases 1,523.52 1934 1935 1935 Expended -Requested _\ pproved Cary Memorial Library Salaries and Wages $8,199.86 58,568.25 $8,568.25 Books, Periodicals, etc 1,205.65 1,200.00 1,200.00 Repairs 337.01 2,500.00 2,500.00 Other Expenses 3,152.35 2,670.00 2,670.00 Deduct Estimated Receipts from County on Account of Dog Licenses Total Recommended for Approp- riation $12,894.57 $14,938.25 $14,938.25 1,700.00 $13,238.25 The increase in this appropriation is due to an. addition- al amount required for repairs over the amount expend- ed in 1931. This additional amount ss needed to install a fire escape and to renew the roof on. the 'S'tone Build- ing. (East Lexington Branch.) Parks and Playgrounds Administration $1,785.67 $1,824.50 Labor 4,544.63 5,795.00 Playground Instructors 1,428.00 1.608.00 Other Expenses 5,209.75 6,277.50 $1,824.50 5,795.00 1,608.00 5,877.50 $12,968.05 515,605.00 $15,105.00 Included in. Other Expenses is an -item of $1,100.00 for preparing and completing 0 skating area in the Center Playground. The Labor to be furnished as an BRA Project and the expense of X1,100.00 to cover necessary materials and machinery hire. Also included in the rec- ommended cr.ppropriation. in. Other Expenses is an. -tern 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON of $60.00 for repairs to the flag pole on the Battle Green; $900.00 for a new truck to replace the truck now ina service and $250.00 for motor lawn mower. Memorial Day Expenses Patriots' Day Expenses Insurance Premiums Administration of Trust Funds Expenses U nclassified Sundry Items Town Report For Printing Reports Water Maintenance Ad ministration Labor Interest on Debt Metropolitan Water Tax Other Expenses 1934 1935 7935 Expended Requested approved $ 211.95 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 750.00 $ 250.00 $8,380.17 512,000.00 $12,000.00 $ 64.00 $ 70.00 $ 70.00 $ 209.37 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 825.10 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $5,430.11 17,191.27 9,252.75 28,317.54 13,962.32 $74,153.99 See also account for Water Jlainte —Meters, Hydrants, Etc. $5,798.75 16,160,00 8,617.50 31,000.00 7,282,00 $5,548.75 16,160,00 8,617.50 31,000.00 7,128.35 568,858.25 868.454.60 rr.ance Replacements Cemetery Maintenance—Munroe Salary and Wages $1,000.58 $1.000,00 $1,000.00 Other Expenses 498.55 503.65 300.00 $1,499.13 $1,503.65 $1,300.00 Cemetery MaIntenance—Westview Salaries and Wages $2,092.20 $2,100.00 Other Expenses 732.28 1,190.00 1,000.00 $2,824.48 $3,290.00 $1,000.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 53 The .Appropriation Committee recommends the aPpro- priation, from Rerenue of the amount of .1,000.00 and that the other necessary funds for the Maintenance of 11'estevieW Cemetery be transferred by the Cemetery Commissioners front. the Sale of the Lots Fund --the transfers to be made subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen. Interest an Debt Interest on temporary loans, general loans, and Public service loans Deduct interest to be paid on the Water loans to be transferred from Water Maintenance Account $32,374.27 $36,393.13 $30,617.50 8,617,50 5,617.50 Balance to be appropriated $32,374.27 $27,775.63 322,000.00 Maturing Debt General Loans 321,500.00 33,500.00 39,500.00 Highway Department 1.000.00 School Construction 50,000.00 50.500.00 50,500,00 Sewer Construction 27,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 Drain Construction 3,000.00 3,000.00 Water Loans 36,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 Deduct amounts to be trans- ferred f r o m Premium .Account for Water Stand- pipe and Drain Loans ..-- Water Maintenance, Replacements Meters, Hydrants, Etc. Meters, Hydrants and Pipe Fittings 3136,000.00 3132,000.00 $132,000.00 498.63 498.63 $131,501.37 3131,501.37 $1,550.00 31,550.00 This is a new account which has been approved by the Appropriation Committee. The Water Department re- ceipts will be used to offset this appropriation in the same manner as Water Maintenance. 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article S. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail sloths, and other pests, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sunt of $1,923.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds to the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, Gen- eral Laws, or take any action relating thereto. The. Appropriation- Committee recommends the appro- priation. and transfer of .3.000.00 from the Overlay Re- serve Fund under this A.rti,cle. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments, under Chapter 32, General Laws, or acs: in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee recommends the appro- priation of X1,107.81 for .fire Department pensions, and w1,O95.00 for Police Department pensions under this Article. Article 11. 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 1935. The ippr-opriation. Committer recommends favorable action. Article 12. To see if the Town will vole to appropriate money for the support of a Posture Clinic, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Health or by a committee appoint- ed by said Board, or act in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee.recommends that the sum of $700.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum sundent to pay the County of Middlesex, as required by- law, the Town's share of the net cost of the care, maintenance, kind repair of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, as assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 111 of REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 55 the General Laws and Acts in amendment thereof and in addi- tion thereto or take any action relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of ;2,566.57 be appropriated under this Article. Article 14. To see if the Town. will vote to transfer the sum of $1,720.16 received from Middlesex County for dog fees to the Cary Memorial Library Account. The Appropriation Committee recown.rnends the t'ra'nsfer of the sunt of $1,720.16 to the Cary Memorial Library Account. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in Pine Knoll Road. The Appropriation Corn.ini.ttee recommends favorable action. Article 16. To ,see if the Town wilt vote to accept the rec- ommendation of the Selectmen for the changing of the names of certain streets, or act in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation. Committee makes no recom.menrla- Hon under this Article. Article 17. To see iC the Town will vote to establish a clinic for the free immunization of dogs against rabies, and appro- priate money for said clinic. The Appropriation. Committee recommends that the sun of $600.00 be appropriated under this article. Article 18. To see if the Town will. vote to appropriate funds for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, to be expended by the Select- men for aid to persons employed on various projects. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of $3,500.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the fol- lowing balances to the Excess and Deficiency Account : Highway Construction - Blake Road $ .06 Highway Construction -Eaton Road .15 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Highway Construction Highway Construction Bridge Construction - Sewer Construction - Sewer Construction -- Roads -Fletcher Avenue 1.64 - Valley Road .04 Sherman Street .05 Sundry Streets 260.18 Robbins and Plymouth 781.23 or act in any manner relating thereto. The App-opriat-ion Committee recommends the follow- ing transfers to Excess and Deficiency Account: From Highway Construction - Blake Road $ .06 From Highway Construction - Eaton Road .15 From Highway Construction -Fletcher Avenue 1.64 From Highway Construction- Valley Road .04 From Bridge Construction -Sherman Street .05 From Sewer Construction -Sundry Streets 260.18 From Sewer Construction -Robbins and Plym- outh Roads 781.23 Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the unpaid bill for the year 1933 for the Health De- partment. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of $84.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 21. To sce if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the unpaid bills for the year 1934 of the following accounts: Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Snow Removal Highway Maintenance Parks and Paygrounds $38.82 29.01 66.70 27.55 or act in any manner relating thereto. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the fol- lowing sums be appropriated under this Article. For Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building For Snow Removal For Highway Maintenance I'or Parks and Playgrounds $38.82 29.01 66.70 27.55 Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to complete the construction of Pleasant and Watertown REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 57 Streets to the new Concord Avenue Turnpike, a distance of ap- proximately 2600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of $9,000.00 be appropriated tinder this Article. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to construct Lincoln Street, from Marrett Road in a northeasterly direction a distance of 3600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws and amendments. The Appropriation Committee recommends that this Article be indefinitely postponed. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to establish the compensation of the Collector of Taxes, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the compensation of the officers named in this Article be as follows: Collector of Tares, annual rate of $1,785.00 for the period January 1 to June 30, 1935, and an annual rate of $1,942.50 for the period .July 1 to December 31, 1935. Town Clerk, annual rate of $1,530.00 for the period January 1 to June 30, 1935, and an annual rate of $1,6.15.00 for the period July 1 to December 31, 1935; Town Treasurer, annual rate of .$630.00 for the period January 1 to June 30, 1935, and an annual rate of $665.00 for the period, July 1 to December 31, 1935. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for a compressor for the use of the Highway Depart- ment. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of $925.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to establish a new account to be called Water Department, Stock Account, and appropriate money for said account by transfer from other funds. 58 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Appropriation Committee recommends that the Water Department Stock Account be established and that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated and transfer- red from 1G'ater Department Available Surplus. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the assess- ment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the neces- sary easement therefor: Pinewood Road, .from the present end, to Pollen Road, a distance of approximately 360 feet: Summit Road, from the present end a distance of ap- proximately 250 feet; Blake Road, from Nichols Road to a point beyond \owcrs Road, a distance of approximately 1500 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation and by transfer frour other fuuds- The Appropriation COMM ttee recommends the i.rrslalia- tion of water mains in. Pinewood ft.oad and Summit Road and further recomntends that the stem of ,$2,3i0.00 he appropriated and transferred from ll'ater Depart- ment Available Surplus for the installation- of such. mains. 7'he Appropriation Committee does not recom- mend the installation of mater mains in Blake Road at the present time. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in the following accepted streets: 'Massachusetts Avenue, from (']rill's Garage to Pleas- ant Street, a distance of approximately 1 700 feet; Bedford Street, from Elea .weans to Tewksbury Street, a distance of approximately 2075 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropria- tion, by traansfcr, or by issue of bonds or notes therefor. The Appropriation- Conxrnitire recommends the installa- tion of water nutins in. ]iassaeJrusetts Avenue and Bed- ford Street as specified in this Article and farther rec- ommends that the cost of the installation of such mains be met by a bond issue of .20,000.00. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 59 Article 29. To see it the Town will vote to install water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1935 in accordance with authority contain- ed in the By -Laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor, and appropriate money for said installation of mains by direct appropriation and by transfer from other funds. The Appropriation Committee rceommevdis Haat the substance of this Article be adapted and further rec- ommends the following appropriations and transfers for the installation of the crater mains: From Water Construction—Pleasant-Blossom Streets and Others 60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install sewers in the following accepted and un- accepted streets, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefor: Blake Avenue, from Edgewood Road to Wadman Cir- cle, a distance of approximately 185 feet; Wadman Circle, from Blake Ave. lo end, a distance of approximately 200 feet; Pinewood Road, from the present end, 1 distance of approximately 125 feet ; Belfry Terrace front ilie present end, a distance of ap- $2,732.37 proximately- 05 feet; From Water Construction--Rcthbins-Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue 587.97 From Water Department Available Surplus 3,679.16 Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to establish a new account to be called Sewer Department, Stock Account, and appropriate money for said account. TJie Appropriation Committee recommends the estab- lishment of the Sewer Department Stock Account and further recommends that the .sum of $900.00 be appro- priated under this Article. Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from ether funds or appropriate additional money for the Trunk Litre Sewer Account. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum of $2,000.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the construction of a trunk line sewer extending from the Boston & 1%laine R. R. at the Arlington Line northeasterly a distance of approximately 1001) feet to a point jest easterly of Rindge Avenue, and provide funds for said installation by direct ap- propriation, by the issue of bonds or notes or otherwise. The Appropriation Committee .recommends that this Article be indefinitely postponed. awl provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation or by transfer front other funds. The Appropriation- Committee recommends the instal- lation of sewers in the four streets as specified in this Article and further recommends the appropriation and transfer of ,:5,215.00 frorn+. the Sewer Assessment fund to meet the cost of such installations. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote 1.o appropriate stoney for the completion of the disposal of surface drainage in East Lexington as authorized by the vote of the Town, March 19, 1934. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sum, of $5,000.00 be appropriated under this Article. Article 35. To sec if the Town will make provisions for the disposal of surface drainage in Haskell Street, Lowell Street and private lands by the construction of drains or con- duits, or diversion or relocation of brooks and for that purpose take lands or easements by Eminent Domain and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation. 1'he Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action on this Article and further recommends that the SUM of .4,000.00 be appropriated. Article 36. To sec if the Town will vote to purchase and accept from Peter J. and Margaret E. Kinneen the conveyance REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 61 of deed of a parcel of land comprising approximately five and one-half acres and located on Burlington Street the same to be used as a skating rink or for other park purposes, and place the same in the control of the Board of Selectmen, acting as Park Commissioners. The Appropriation Committee recommends the pur- chase of the land as set forth in this Article and further recommends that the sum of 11,000.00 he appropriated therefor. Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zon- ing By -Laws as follows: By inserting after Section 3, ('-1 Districts, Paragraph 30, a new paragraph which shall read as Follows: 30a. At the junction of Etist and Lowell Streets, in the southeast corner of the intersection, extending 190 feet along Lowell. Street and 250 feet along East Street, and of a depth of 200 feet throughout. The Appropriation Committee makes nn recommenda- tion under this Article. Article 38. To see it the Town will vote to establish the office of information. Clerk, the position to be filled by appoint- ment by the Selectmen, for a terra not to exceed one year, and that the sum of 450.00 be appropriated therefor. The Appropriation Cornmittee recomm,en.ds that this Article be indefinitely postponed. Article 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell and dispose of the property taken by the Town by foreclosure of tax titles. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action on this Article. Article 40. To see if the Town will appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the Superintendent of Schools incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is -interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department and for the purpose of meeting such expense and to establish the new account to be opened for that purpose the sum or $90.00 be ap- propriated. The Appropriation Committee recommends that the sura of $90.00 be appropriated under this Article. 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS RECOMMENDED Article 7 Appropriation Committee $ 550.00 Selectmen's Department 4,650.70 Accounting Department 3,153.00 Treasurer's Department 1.265.34 Collector's Department 5,678-75 Assessor's Department 6,350.00 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 200.00 Law Department 2,500.00 Town Clerk's Department 2,017.14 Elections and Registrations 770.00 Public Works --Superintendent's Office 4,306.00 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 9,618.30 Engineering Department 9,925.15 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 500.00 Planning Board 250.00 Board of Appeals 200.00 Police Department 35,392.57 Fire Department 38,278.48 Hydrant Rentals 7,890.00 Building Inspection 1,152.50 Wire Inspection 635.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 5011.00 Shade Trees 1,762.00 Forest Fires 1,000.00 Dog Officer 150.00 Health Department (1,000.00 Dental Clinic 1,868.50 Town Physician 750.00 Vital Statistics 50.00 Animal Inspection 500.00 Slaughtering Inspection 600.00 Plumbing Inspection 850.00 Sewer Maintenance 5,754.00 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes 2,000.00 Garbage Collection 3,600.00 Highway Maintenance 48,000.00 Sidewalks 500.00 Snow Removal 20,000.00 Public Works Building—Operation 7,068.25 Traffic Regulation and Control 1,300.00 Street Lights 22,500.00 Street Signs 300.00 Carried forward $260,335.68 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 63 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward $260,335.68 Brought forward $62,633.62 Public Welfare 35,172.98 Article 23 5,215.00 Old Age Assistance 10,500.00 Article 34 5,000.00 State Aid 300.00 Article 35 4,000.00 Military Aid 250.00 Article 36 1,000.00 Soldiers' Burials 100.00 Article 40 90.00 Soldiers' Relief 2,500.77 School Maintenance 211,500.00 Total of Warrant $866,817.27 Cary Memorial Library 13,238.25 Parks and Playgrounds 1.5,10:5.00 Memorial Day 250.00 Patriots' Day 250.00 Insurance 12,000.00 Administration of Trust Funds 70.00 Unclassified 500.00 Town Report 1,000.00 Water Maintenance 63,454.60 Cemetery Ma.intena.nce—Munroe 1.300.00 Cemetery Maintenance — Westview 1,000.00 Interest on Debt 22,000.00 Maturing Debt 131,501.37 Water Maintenance Replacements —Meters, Hy- drants, etc. 1,550.00 Total Article 7 $788,878.65 Article 8 1,923.00 Article 9 3,000.00 Article 10 1,107.81 Article 10 1,095.00 Article 12 700.00 Article 13 2,566.57 Article 14 1,720.16 Article 17 600.00 Article 18 3,500.00 Article 20 84.00 Article 21 162.08 Article 22 9,000.00 Article 25 925.00 Article 26 4,000.00 Article 27 2,350.00 Article 28 20,000.00 Artcile 29 7,000.00 Article 30 900.00 Article 31 2,000.00 Carried forward $ 62,633.62 REPORT OF TOWN CLERIC OUTSIDE OF TAX LEVY Article 7 — Water Receipts Article 9— From Overlay Reserve Fund Article 14 — From Dog Fees Article 26—From Water Department Available Sur- plus Article 27—From Water Department Available Sur- plus Article 28 — Bond Issue Article 29 —From Water Construction Account — Pleasant -Blossom Streets and Others Water Construction Account — Robbins, Plymouth, Pine Knoll Roads and Chase Avenue Water Department Available Surplus Article 33 — Sewer Assessment Fund Total outside of Tax Levy Total of Warrant Less Amounts Outside of Tax Levy Net Appropriations Recommended Respectfully submitted, 05 $70,004.60 3,000.00 1,720.16 4,000.00 2,350.00 20,000.00 +66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Motion made and seconded report be accepted and placed .on file. Unanimous 8:09 P. M. Article 3. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 3, offering the following: Voted: That John G. Russell and Edward C. Maguire be elected as Field Drivers. Unanimous 8:10 P. M. Article 4. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 4, offering the following: Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money 2,732.87 from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1936, and to issue a note Or notes -therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or 587.87 notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in ac - 3,679.16 cordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Unan- imous 8:11 P. M. 5,215.00 $113,289.76 $866,817.27 113, 2 89.76 $ 753,527.51 A. EDWARD RowsE, Chairman Joni J. RUDD GEORGE W. Bu rERs A. RANDALL SODERBERG RAYMOND L. WHITE HASKRLI, REED PHILIP Al. CLARK HAROLD G. 13owEN GEORGE W. NARY JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant APPROPRIATTOlV COMMITTEE Article r. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take rip Article 5, 4,lfering the following: That Article 5 lie indefinitely postponed. Unanimous 8:12 P. AT. Article fl. -Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take 111) article 41. offering the following: Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to refund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipation of the revenue of the year lf' 3:1, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws: any debt. co incurred to he paid from the revenue of the year 1935. Unanimous 8:14 I' M. Article 24. Selectman Mr. Trask proves to take up Article 24., offering the following: Voted: That the following salaries he established for the year 1935: Collector of Taxes, at the annual rate of :x1,785 for the pe- riod from January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935 and at the annual rate of 81,942.511 for the period from July 1st, 1935 to Decem- ber 31, 1935. Unanimously Carried 8:29 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 07 Town Clerk, at the annual rate of $1530. for the period from January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935 and at the annual rate of $1,015.00 for the period from July 1st, 1935 to December 31, 1935. Unanimously Carried 8:30 P. M. Town Treasurer, at the annual rate of $030.00 for the pe- riod from January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935 and at the annual rate of .`005.00 for the period from July 1st, 1935 to December 31, 1935. Unanimously Carried 8:31 P. M. To be voted upon in three parts. Explanations by Mr. Trask. Questions by Mr. Fawcett, offering Article be placed on the table. Mr. Hutchinson moves Article be indefinitely postponed. Moderator rules Mr. Hutchinson's motion not in order. Suggestions by 1ilr. Farnham. Vote taken on Mr. Fawcett's motion to place on table. De- clared Lost 8:23 P. M. Vote taken on Mr. Hutchinson's motion for indefinite post- ponement. Declared Lost 8:24 P. M. Amendment offered by Mr. Farnham: "Salary of Collector of Taxes to be $2,100.00 annually, starting July 1, 1935." Amendment as presented. Declared Lost 8:27 P. M. The part concerning the Collector of Taxes. Carried Unan- imous 8:28 P. M. Second part Article 24 concerning Town Clerk. Carried Unanimous 8 :30 P. M. Third part Article 24 concerning Town Treasurer. Car- ried Unanimous 8 :31 P. M. Article 18. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 18, offering the following : Voted: That the sum of $7,000 be appropriated and as- sessed for labor and materials on public works and for other 68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON expenses in connection therewith, the same to be expended by the Selectmen for aid to persons employed on various projects, of which $3,500 is for the purchase of a crawler type gasoline crane. Explanations by Selectman Mr. Trask. Questions by Mr. Farnham. Article as presented. Unanimously Carried 8:37 P. M. Article 23. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 23, offering the following: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct Lin- coln Street, from Marrett Road in a northeasterly direction a distance of 3000 feet, under (chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments, providing the State and County contribute a like amount, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $12,000 be appropriated and assessed. General discussion from the following speakers: Rowse, Trask, Lamont. Emmons, Sarano, Farnham, 4Vcrthen and Ryder. Motion made and seconded to lay on the table. Motion to lay on table. Declared Lost 9 :08 P. M. Main question as presented. Unanimously Carried 9 :09 P. M. Article 7. Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 7, offering the following: Voled: That the following amounts be appropriated and :assessed for the current year: For the expenses of the Appropriation Committee (of which $300 is for salary of Clerk) $550.00 llir. Farnham offers amendment as follows: "For the expense of the Appropriation Committee be $525.00 instead of $550.00." Amendment declared lost 9:10 P. M. The main question concerning Appropriation Committee as presented. Unanimously Carried 9 :12 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK For salaries and expenses of the Selectmen's Dept. (of which $1,000 is for expenses of the Select- men for 1935)— Unanimously carried 9:13 P. M. For the salary and expenses of the Town Account- ant (of which $2,662.50 is for salary)— Unani- mously carried 9:14 P. M. For the salary and expenses of the Town Treasurer (of which $647.50 is for salary)—Unanimously carried 9:15 P. M. For the salary and expenses of the Collector (of which $1,863.75 is for salary)— Unanimously carried 9:16 P. M. For the salary and expenses of the Board of Assess- ors (of which $1,000 is for salary of the Assess- ors)— Unanimously carried 9:11 P. M, 6,350.00 For other Finance Offices and Accounts—Unani- mously ccounts—Unani- mously carried 9:16 P. M. 200.00 For Legal Services (of which $187.50 is for salary of the Town Counsel)— Unanimously carried 9:16 P. M_ 69 $4,650.70 3,153.00 1,265.34 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the salaries and expenses of the Police Dept.— Unanimously carried 9:20 P. M. For salaries and expenses of the Fire Dept.—Unani- mously carried 9:21 P. M. For Hydrant Rentals—Unanimously carried 9:22 P. M. For the salary and expenses of the Building Inspec- tor (of which. $1,017.50 is for salary)— Lnani- mously carried 9:23 P. M. 5,678.75 For the salary and expenses of the Wire Inspector (of which $600 is for salary)—Unanimously carried 9:23 P. M. 887.50 For the salary and expenses of the Town Clerk (of which $1,572.50 is for salary)—Unanimously carried 9:16 P. M. 2,017.14 For Elections and Registrations—Unanimously car- ried 9:16 P. Al. 770.00 For the salary and expenses of the Supt. of Public works—Unanimously carried 9:11 P. NI, 4,306.00 For the expenses. of the Town Office Building and Cary Memorial Building—Unanimously carried 9:1.6 P. M. 9,168.30 For the salaries and expenses of the Engineering Department—Unanimously carried 9:11 P. M. 9,425.15 For the expenses of foreclosure and redemption of tax titles held by the Town—Unanimously car- ried 9:16 P. M. 500.00 For the expenses of the Planning Board—Unani- mously oard—Unani- mously carried 9:17 P. M. 250.00 For the expenses of the Board of Appeals—Unani- mously ppeals—Unani- mously carried 9:17 P. M. 200.00 35,392.57 31,278.48 7,890.00 1.152.50 635.00 Question by 111r. Redman if Wire Inspector appropriation did not represent more than 71/2% increase. Explanation by Selectman Mr. Trask. Original appropriation as presented. For the salary and expenses of the Scaler of 'Weights and Measures (of which $409 is for salary) — linani:nously carried 9:23 P. M. For tlie protection of public shade trees and for the Planting of shade trees—Unanimously carried 9:24 P. M. For the expense of Forest Fires—Unanimously carried 9:24 P. M. $500.00 1,762.00 1.000.00 For the salary of Dog Officers—Unanimously car- ried 9:25 P. M. 150.00 For the maintenance of public health and sanitation — Unanimously carried 9:25 P. 141. 1,000.00 For the expenses of the Dental Clinic—Unanimous- ly carried 9:26 P. M. 1,868.50 For Town Physician's salary 750.09 Mr. Rowse states Appropriation Committee does not rec- ommend increase of $100, offering the following amendment: That salary of Town Physician be $750 instead of $850. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Motion to amend carried 9:29 P. M. Unanimously. Main Motion carried 9:30 P. M. Unanimously. For Vital Statistics— Unanimously carried 9:30 P.M- For the salary of the Inspector of Animals—Unani- mously carried 9:30 P. M. 71 72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Questions by Mr. Saran and Mr. Preston. Amendment offered by Mr. Preston as follows: For the expense of the Public Welfare Department $50.00 $355,172.9$. Amendment as prescribed declared lost. Question of doubt, whereby a rising vote was taken, as fol- lows: 500.00 For the salary of the Inspector of Slaughtering — Unanimously carried 9:30 P. M. 600.00 For the salary and expenses of the Plumbing In- spector (of which $800 is for salary)— Unani- mously carried 9:30 P. M. 850.00 For the expenses of the Sewer Maintenance Dept.— Unanimously carried 9:31 P. M. 5,754.00 Question by Mr. Kraetzer what other expenses represented. Explained by Selectman Mr. Trask, For removal of ashes and care of dunmpa— Unani- mously carried 9:32 P. M. $2,000.00 For the expense of collecting garbage — Unanimous- ly carried 9:32 P. M. 3,600.00 For the maintenance and care of highways—Unani- mously carried 9:33 P. M. 46,000.00 For the construction of granolithic sidewalks where the abuttors will pay one-half the expense — Unanimously carried 9:33 P. M. 500.00 For the expense of removal of snow and ice—Unani- mously carried 9:35 P. M. 22,100.00 For the expense and operation of the Public Works Building—Unanimously carried 9:36 P. M 7,068.25 For the expense of Traffic Regulation and Control — Unanimously carried 9:36 P. M. 1,300.00 For the expense of Street Lights — UnanimousIy carried 9:3G P. M. 22,500.00 For the construction and repair of street signs — Unanimously carried 9:36 P. M. 300.00 For the expense of the Public Welfare Department 32,172.98 Tn Favor 13 51 9 73 Lost 9:46 P. M. Tellers Nary Locke Sarano Negative 22 45 31 98 Main question as prescribed carried 9.47 P. M. Unanimous. For Old Age Assistance in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 118A, inserted by Acts of 1930, Chapter 402, and amendments — Unanimously carried 9:47 P. M. For State Aid — Unanimously carried 9:47 P. M. For Military Aid —Unanimously carried 9:48 P. M For Soldiers' Burials—Unanimously carried 9:48 P. M. 10,500.00 300.00 250.00 100.04 For Soldiers' Relief —Unanimously carried 9:48 P. M. 2,500.77 For the support of the Libraries — Unanimously carried 9:49 P. M. 13,238.25 For the maintenance of Public Parks and Play- grounds— Unanimously carried 9:50 P. M. 15,105.00 For the proper observance of Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of Post 119 of the Grand Army of the Republic ---Unanimously carried 9:51 P. M. 250.00 For the expenses of the April 19th Celebration, to be expended by a committee appointed by the Selectmen, such committee to consist of repre- sentatives of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council 750.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 73 Selectman Mr. Lyons speaks in favor of appropriation, also the following: Burke, Dr. Walsh, Clifford, Parker, Childs, Garmon. Question by Mr. Reed concerning other local organiza- tions. Reply from Mr. Parker. Main question as presented carried 10:06 P. M. Unan- imous. Under Article 7 Mr. Houghton, Chairman School Commit- tee offers the following: Voted : That the sum of 2112,000,00 be appropriated and as- sessed for the support of the Public Schools and for- the pay- ment of tuition at vocational schools for the current year. Explanations by Mr. Houghton of reason for ?212,000.00 instead of $211,500.00. Questions b v Mr. Farnham. Mr. Dunham speaks in favor of amount as prescribed. Main question as presented carried 10:20 1'. M. For Insurance—;'nanimously carried 10:14 P, M. For the administration of Trust Funds --Unani- mously carried 10:14 P. M. For Unclassified Expenses — Unanimously carried 10:14 P. M. For the expense of printing and publishing the Town Report For the Water Maintenance Account, and that the amount uf receipts in excess of this appropria- tion be reserved to be appropriated for Water Department Purposes — Unanimously carried 10:15 P. M. For the maintenance of Munroe Cemetery — Unani- mously carried 10:15 P. M. 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON For the maintenance of Westview Cemetery—Unani- mously emetery—Unani- mously carried 10:15 P. M..... 1,000.00 For the payment of Interest on the Public Debt, the sum of $8,617.50 to be transferred from Water Maintenance Account ($21,000.00 to he ap- propriated and assessed) ----Unanimously carried 10:18 P. M. For the payment of Bonded Indebtedness maturing in 1935 the sum of —Unanimously carried 10.10 P. M. For Water Maintenance, Replacements, Meters, Hy- drants and Pipe Fittings— Unanimously carried 10:19 P. 11. 29,675.50 131,501.37 1,550.00 Article 8. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 8, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of $1,923.00 be appropriated and assessed for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, and other pests, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws, and amendments. Carried Unanimously 10:20 P. M. Article 9. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 9, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of .$3,000. be appropriated for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 43, General Laws, and that said suer be transferred from the Overlay Re - $12,000.00 serve Fulyd. Unanimously Carried 10:21 P. M. 70.00 Article 10. Selectman 31r. Trask proves to take up Article 10, offering the following: 500.00 Voted : That the following sums be appropriated and as- sessed for pensions for retired members or the Police and Fire Departments, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws and amendments: 1,377.00 68,454.60 Police Pensions $1,095.00 Fire Pensions 1,107.81 Unanimously Carried 10 :22 1?. M. Article 11. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 1,300.00 11, offering the following: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 75 Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to peti- tion the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1935. Unanimously Carried 10:22 P. M. Article 12. Selectman Mr. 'Trask moves to take up Article 12, offering the following: Voted: That there be appropriated and assessed for the support of the Posture Clinic, to be expended under the direc- tion of the Board of Health, or by a Committee appointed by said Board, *700.00. Unanimously Carried 10 :23 P. M. Article 13. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 13, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of .$2,566.57 this being the town's share of the net cost of care, maintenance, and repair of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, including interest on temporary notes issued therefor, be and the said sum is Hereby appropriated. Unanimously Carried 10:23 P. M. Article 14. Selectman Mr. Tra.sk moves to take up Article 14, offering the following: Voted: That the sEnn of $1,720.16 being the sum received from the Middlesex County for dog fees, be transferred to the Cary liemorial Library Account. Unanimously Carried 10:23 P. M. Article 15. Selectman Mr, Trask moves to take up Article 15, offering the following: Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to in- stall street lights in Pine Knoll Road. Unanimously Caarri.ed 10 :23 P. M. Article 16. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 16, offering the following: Voted: That the following recomendations of the Select- men for the changes in navies of certain streets be accepted; "Vallis Place, from Massachusetts Avenue southerly, change to Wallis Court; l?rancis Street, from Woodland Road to Grant Street, change to Colony Road; 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Piedmont Street, from Stratham Road to Robinson Street, change to Stratham Road. Carried 10 :24 P. M. Article 17. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 17, offering the following: Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to es- tablish a clinic for the free immunization of dogs against rab- ies, and that the ,suns of $600 be appropriated and assessed for said clinic. General discussion. The decision of the voice vote doubted, whereby a rising vote was taken as follows: In Favor 24 64 24 112 Tel lers Nary Locke Sarano Unanimously Carried 10:32 P. M. Negative 5 20 33 Article 19. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 19, offering the following: Voted: That the following sums be transferred to the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account: Highway Construction Blake Road $ .06 Highway Construction — Eaton Road .15 Highway Construction — Fletcher Avenue 1.64 Highway Construction — Valley Road .04 Bridge Construction — Sherman Street .05 Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets 260.18 Sewer Construction — Robbins and Plymouth Roads Unanimously Carried 10:33 P. M. 781.23 Article 20. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 20, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of ,*84. be appropriated and as• ssesed for the unpaid bill of the Health Department for the year 1933. Unanimously- Carried 10:34 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 77 Article 21. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 21, offering the following: Voted : That the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the unpaid bills for the year 1934 of the following accounts: Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Snow Removal Highway =maintenance Parks and Playgrounds Unanimously Carried 10 :3 5 P. M. $38.22 29.01 GB.70 27.55 $162.08 Article 22. Selectman AIr. Trask moves to take up Article 22. offering the following: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to complete the construction of Pleasant and Watertown Streets to the _New Concord Turnpike, a distance of approximately 2600 feet, un- der Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments, provid- ing the State and Count' contribute a like amount, and for the purpose of said construction the SUM of $ 12,000 be appropri- ated and assessed. Questions by Messrs. Hooper and Borden. Mr. Bordenstates the sense of the meeting should be for- warded to the County and State Officials, offering the following for such purpose: Tliat the appropriate County and State Officials be notified by the Board of Selectmen that this meeting recommends the straightening of Watertown Street in accordance with the plans recommended by the Town Engineer and approved by the Planning Board and Selectmen. In motion of a vote regarding above. same was carried 10:45 P. M. Unanimous. Main question carried unanimously 10:4-6 P. M. Article 25. Selectman 11Tr. Trask rooves to take up Article 25, offering the following: Voted : That the sum of .`(;925.00 be appropriated and as- sessed to pay for a compressor purchased for the Highway De- partment. Unanimously Carried 10:47 P. M. 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 26. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 26, offering the following: Voted: That a new account to he called, Water Depart- ment Stock Account be established and that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated for .said account by transfer from the Water Department Available Surplus Account. Unanimously Carried 10 :48 P. M. Article 27. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article -27, offering the following: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains, not Iess than six inches in diameter and subject to the .assessments of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor in the following streets; Pinewood Road, from the present end, to Follett Road, a distance of approximately 360 feet; Summit Road, front the present end, a distance of approx- imately 250 feet.; and for the purpose of said construction and installation of water mains the sum $2,350 be appropriated and trans- ferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account, Unanimously Carried 10:19 P. M. Article 28. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 28, offering the following: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains, not less than six inches in diameter in Massachusetts Avenue, from Child's Garage to Pleasant Street, a distance of approximately 1700 feet; and in Bedford Street, from Elm Avenue to Tewksbury Street, a distance of approximately 2075 feet, and for the purpose of said installation and construction of water mains the sum of .20,000 be appropriated, and the 'Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be author- ized to borrow the sum of $20,000 and to issue bonds or notes therefor payable in accordance with the law. Unanimously Carried 10:55 P. M. Article 29. Selectman Mr. 'Trask moves to take up Article 20, offering the following: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 79 for during the year 1935, hi accordance with authority contain- ed in the By -Laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain the necessary ease- ment therefor, and for the purpose of said installation and con- struction of water mains the following surns be appropriated and transferred from the following accounts: Water Construction -- Pleasant - Blossom Streets and Others Water Construction — Robbins - Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue Water Department Available Surplus $2,452.83 575.97 3,938.20 $7,000.00 Unanimously Carried 10:59 P. M- l1lr. Robert L. Ryder moves meeting adjourn for two weeks. Selectman i11r. Trask states meeting will be completed in about twenty minutes. Mr. Ryder withdraws his motion for adjourn- ment. Unanimously- Carried 11 :00 P. M. Art isle 30. Selectman b1r. Trask moves to fake up Article 30, offering the following. Voted: That a new account to be called, Sewer De- partment, Stock Account. be esta.ldrslhed and that the sum of $900 be appropriated and assessed for said account. Unan- imously- Carried 11 :00 P. M. Article 31. Selectman 31, offering the following: Voted : That the sum sessed for the Trunk Line ried 11 :01 P. M. Mr. Trask moves to take up Article of $2,000 be appropriated and as - Sewer Account. lJhall ilnnnsly Car - Article 32, Selectman Mr. Trask moves Article 32 be in- definitely postponed. Unanimously Carried 11 :02 P, M. Article 33. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 33, offering the following: Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in 1 -flake Avenue, from Edgewood Road to Wadman Cir- cle, a distance of approximately 185 feet; subject to the assess- ment of betterments; and to take the necessary easements therefor; 80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer in Wadman Circle, from Blake Avenue to the end, a distance of approximately 200 feet, subject to the assessment of better- ments, and to take the necessary easements therefor; Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install a sew- er in Pinewood Road, from the present end, a distance of ap- proximately 125 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take the necessary easements therefor; Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install a sew- er in Belfry Terrace, from the present end, a distance of ap- proximately 65 feet, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take the necessary easements therefor; and for the purpose of said construction and installation of sewer mains the sum of $3.150 be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund to the Sewer Construction Account. To be voted upon in three parts. Motion by Mr. Hallie C. Blake for indefinite postponement of the first part concerning Wadman Circle. Carried 11 :03 P. M. Second part, installation Sewer in Pinewood Road. Car- ried 11:03 P. M. Third part, installation Sewer in Belfry Terrace. Carried 11 :03 P. M. Fourth part. carried 11:03 P. M. Article 34. Selectman Mr. Tra.sk moves to take up Article 34, offering the following: Voted : That the sum of $5,000 be appropriated and as- sessed to complete the disposal surface drainage in East Lex- ington as authorized by the vote of the Town, March 19, 1934, Mr. Rowse, Chairman of Appropriation Committee asks for reconsideration of Article 31. Moderator inquires from Town Clerk at what time Article 31 was voted. Town Clerk replies Article 31 carried at 11.01 P. M. Moderator states within the period for re -consideration. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 81 Mr. Rowse offers the following amendment to Article 31: to read the sum of *2,000 be transferred from Sewer Assess- ment Fund. Motion for re -consideration carried 11 :09 P. M. Unan- imous. Amendment as presented carried 11 :10 P. M. Unanimous. Article 35. Selectman Mr, Trask moves to take up Article 35, offering the following: Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized and instructed to provide for the disposal of surface drainage in Haskell Street, Lowell Street and across private ]ands of the Town of Arlington and the Busa Brothers, a distance of approximate- ly 1550 feet, by constructing drainage channels or conduits and diverting and relocating brooks through said private lands, and to take the necessary easements therefor by eminent domain, and for the purpose of said drainage construction the sum of $4,000 be appropriated and assessed. Unanimously Carried 11:12 P. M. Article 36. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 36, offering the following: Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to purchase, sub- ject to approval of title, from Peter J. and Margaret E. Kin- -neen, a parcel of land comprising approximately five and one- half acres and located on Burlington Street and described as follows : "Beginning at a point in the easterly side of Burlington Street about 280 feet southerly of the southerly side of Simonds Road, thence running northerly by said easterly side of Burling- ton Street distant about 640 feet to a point, thence running easterly by laud of grantor about 430 feet to a point, thence southerly by ]and of said grantor distant about 300 feet to a point, thence running westerly by laud of said grantor distant about 500 feet to the point of beginning." the same to be used for a skating rink or for other park purposes, and that the same be placed in the control of the Board of Selectmen, acting as Park Commissioners, and for the purpose of purchasing said property the sura of .*1,250 be appropriated and assessed. Unanimously Carried 11:15 P. M. 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 37. Selectman Mr. Trask states Article concerns Planning Board. Article 38. Selectman Mr. Trask moves for indefinite post- ponement this Article. Unanimously- Carried 11:16 P. M. Article 39. Selectman Mr. Trask moves to take up Article 39, offering the following: Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell and convey any of the real estate acquired by the Town by fore- closure of tax titles. Unanimously Carried 1.1:17 P. M. Article 40. Under this Article, Mr. Houghton, Chairman of the School Committee offers the following: Voted : Tha t the sum of *90. be appropriated to pay the necessary expenses of the Superintendent of Schools incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon mat- ters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to im- prove the service in the School Department. Unanimously Carried 11 :18 P. M. Article 37. Under this Article Mr. Duffy, Chairman Plan- ning Board asks for indefinite postponement, Unanimously Carried 11 :19 P. M. Selectman Mr. Trask moves meeting be dissolved. Unan- imous 11:20 P. 14i. A true Coln', Attest .JAMES J. CARROL.L, TOW)/ CieFk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 83 TOWN WARRANT Co IIIIONWEALTH 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 TWENTY-NTNTH 1)A.Y of APRIL, 1935 at 8:00 P. if... then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To see what action the Town will take to inves- tigate any or all of the acts of the present or former Board of Selectmen, also the acts of their agents and appointees, or any committee of the town, and to appoint a Committee of three by vote of the meeting, to make said investigation, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 2. To see what action the Town will take upon the recent failure of the Board of Selectmen to reappoint the form- er Superintendent of Public Works, and the a.ppoininient of his successor. Article 3. To see what action the Town will take upon re- cent failure of the Board of Selectmen to reappoint the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Article 4. To see what action the Town will take on the re- instatement of the former Superintendent of Public Works. Article 5. To see what action the Town will take on the re- instatement of the former Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Article 6. To see what action the Town will take to cause the removal of the present Superintendent of Public Works, and the appointment of his predecessor. 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 7. To see what action the Town will take in rescind- ing the vote of the Town passed at the Annual Town Meeting, March 18, 1935 under Article 7, appropriating money for the department of the Superintendent of Public Works. Article 8. To see what action the Town will take to ap- propriate money for the Department of Superintendent of Pub- lic Works. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By - Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this sixteenth day of April, A. D., 1935. To THE TowN CLERK : CIIARLE:S E. FERGUSON JOHN E. Griec .EAsr WILLIAM 0. POTTER JOHN A. LYONS ,Selectmen of Lexington. April 20, 1935. I have notified the inha.bifant s of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post 01Tice, 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, Signed, PATRICK J. IIIAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 85 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 29, 1935 Meeting called to order by Moderator Robert H. Holt at 8 :04 P. M. One hundred eighty-six Town Meeting Members present. Town. Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Warrant until fur- ther reading was waived. Unanimous. Town Clerk read the Constable's return of Warrant for the meeting. Francis E. Burke moved to take up Article 2, offering the following: Voted : That it is the sense of this meeting that the method of precedure adopted by the Board of Selectmen in the selection of the present Superintendent of Public Works is dis- approved by the Town. 8:15 P. M. Robert P. Trask asks for permission to address the sleet- ing from the front of the hall. Permission granted. Explanation by Mr. Trask regarding situation. 8:281'. M. Richard S. McCabe granted same permission to address meeting from the front. Mr. McCabe reminded by Moderator speaking time of ten minutes had expired. Granted further time. Explanation by Mr. Rowse, Chairman of Appropriation Committee. General discussion by the following speakers: Messrs. Doherty, Cutter, Sarano, Atkinson. 86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Question by Mr. Nichols if speaker was a Town Meeting Member. Answered by Moderator, he is. Further discussion. Speakers: Selectman Mr. Lyons, Mr. O'Connell, Selectman Mr. Ferguson, Doherty, McCabe, Devine and Emery. Request from floor question be put to a vote. Francis E. Berke offers amendment to original vote, as follows: Vote be taken by means of ballot. Mr. Blake offers an amendment as follows: Vote be taken by a raising vote. Vote taken on Mr. Burke's amendment, vote be taken by ballot. Declared lost 9:55 P. M. Vote taken on Mr. Blake's amendment, vote be taken by rising vote. Declared Carried 9:50 P. M. Rising vote taken on original question as follows: In Favor Tellers 0 Adler 23 5 28 Declared Lost 9:58 P. M. R. Rowse Norris Negative 21 76 28 125 Motion by Mr. Rowse meeting be dissolved, seconded. Re- sult of vote taken on the motion for the meeting be dissolved, as follows: In Favor 50 95 33 178 Tellers Adler R. Rowse Norris Declared Unanimous 10 :00 P. M. Attest: Negative 0 0 0 0 JAMES J. CAIu oLr., Town. Clerk. REPORT OF' TOWN CLERK k7 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTrr OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDnr,Ear.X, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County-, Greeting : In the name of the Commonwealth of ila.ssachusetts, 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 TWENTY-SECOND I)?cY or JULY, 1935 at 8:00 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles : Article 1. To receive the report of any Board of Towri Of- ficers or of any committee of the Town, and to appoint other committees. Article 2. To see if the Town. will authorize the Selectmen to install a sewer in Blake Avenue and Wadman Circle sub- ject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by Eminent Domain the necessary- easements therefor and provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation, or by transfer from other funds. Article 3. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install a street light on Freemont Street. Article 4. To see if the Town will transfer money to pay the necessary expenses of the Supt. of the Water Dept. incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon mat- ters in which the Town is interested or which nray tend to im- prove the service in the Water Department and for the purpose of meeting the appropriation and to establish the new account to be opened for that purpose, the sum of ..25. be transferred. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to accept Sec. 67, Cap. 205, of the Acts of 1935 amending Chap. 33 of the General 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Laws, an Act relative to Military Service of County Employees, which reads as follows: "Any person in the service of the Com- monwealth, or of a county, city or town thereof which, by vote of its county commissioners or city council or of its inhabitants at a town meeting, accepts this section, shall be entitled, during the time of his service in the organized militia, under sections seventeen, twenty-five, twenty: -six, one hundred and twenty- three wentythree and one hundred and eight -one, or during his annual tour of duty, not exceeding fifteen days, as a member of the organiz- ed reserve of the array of the United States or of the United States naval. reserve forces, to receive pay therefor, without loss of his ordinary remuneration as an employee or official of the commonwealth or such county, city or town, and shall also be entitled to the same leaves or absence or vacation; with pay given to other like employees or officials." Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, to be expended by the Selectmen for aid to persons employed on various projects. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to ;amend the vote adopted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 4, 1935 and ad- journed to March 18, 1935, which reads as follows : "Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to complete the construction of Pleasant and Watertown Streets to the New Concord Turn- pike, a distance of approximately 2600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments, providing the State and County contribute a like amount, and for the purpose or said construction the sum of $9,000. be appropriated and as- sessed," so as to provide for an appropriation of x+9,000_ for the construction of a portion of Pleasant and Watertown Streets, to be expended in conjunction with money to be contributed by the Commonwealth and the County. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote adopted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 4, 1935 and ad- journed to March 1.8, 1935, which reads as follows: "Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to construct Lincoln Street, from Mari•ett Road in a northeasterly direction a distance of 3600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments, providing the State and County contribute a like amount, anri for the purpose of said construction the surn of $12,000. be ap- propriated and assessed," so as to provide for an appropriation ul X12,000. for the construction of a portion of Lincoln Street, REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 89 from Marrett Road in a northeasterly direction, to be expend- ed in conjunction with money to be contributed by the Corn- monwealth and the County. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to make provisions for the disposal of surface drainage in Hancock Street and private lands by the construction of drains or conduits or the 'diversion or relocation of brooks, and for that purpose take lands or easements by eminent domain, and provide for the pay- ment therefor by direct appropriation or by the transfer from other funds. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from Water Department Available Surplus the sum of $155.95 for an unpaid bill for Water Maintenance for the year 1.934, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to construct granolithic sidewalks where the abut- ting owner pays one-half the cost, and provide funds for said construction by transfer from other funds. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unex- pended balances in various accounts to the Excess and De- ficiency Account. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Kendall Road from Marrett Road to hilltop Avenue, a distance of approx- imately 1101 :feet, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Better- ment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Sept. 26, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the necessary casements therefor, and appropriate money for the construction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 14. To sec if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, F'armcrest Avenue from Waltham Street, a distance of 1430 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Sept. 26, 1934, and to take by eminent domain the neces- sary easements therefor, and appropriate money for the con- struction of said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. 90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of .7,740.12 from the Maturing Debt Account to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 16. To see if the Town will appropriate a.n •a.ddi- tional sum of money for Public Welfare and to authorize the same to be transferred from surplus revenue. Article 17. To see if the Town will appropriate an addi- tional sum of money for Forest Fires and to authorize the sane to be transferred from surplus revenue. Article 18. To see if the Town will appropriate an addi- tional suns of money for Soldiers' Relief and to authorize the came to be transferred from surplus revenue. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from other accounts funds for surface drainage in Lowell Street and Westminster Avenue by the construction of drains or conduits. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from other accounts the sum of $908.60 to pay the hill of Anthony Ross & Son for work done for the Park Depart- ment and Highway Department in 1929 and 1930, or net in any manner relating thereto. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sura of $22.7:5 for an unpaid bill of the Police De- partment for the year 1934, or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 22. To see if the Town will determine the situa- tion of a new High School building and will authorize the. Se- lectmen to acquire by purchase or take by Eminent Domain land for the purpose of such new building and other appropri- ate school purposes, or for the purpose of a park, playground or recreation center, and provide for payment for t]ie same by direct appropriation, by transfer from other accounts, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town in accordance with law. Article 23. To see if the Town will appoint a building com- mittee to procure plans and estimates for the construction of a new high school and provide money for necessary architectur- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 91 al and engineering services by direct appropriation or by trans- fer from other accounts. Article 24. To see if the town will vote to appropriate and transfer the suns of $1,450. from the Insurance Account to •pay for an appraisal of Town property. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning. By -Law by adding to Section 4, R. 1 Districts, Paragraph G, the following paragraph: "e. Excavation and removal from the premises of any sod, loam, sand, gravel, clay or quarried or crushed stone, except when incidental to and in connection with the construction or a building for which a per- mit has been issued in accordance with the Building By -Laws, and except when incidental to and in connection with the nor- mal and lawful development of the property concerned." Article 2G. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the suns of $1,000. from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be added to the appropriation for the construction of a portion of Pleasant and Watertown Streets, to be expend- ed in conjunction with money to 11e contributed by the Com- monwealth and the County. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning By -Law as follows: By inserting after Section 3, 0. 1 I)istricis, Paragraph 30, a new paragraph which shall read as follows: "30 (a). Upon the easterly side of Pleasant Street beginning at a point 100 feet southerly from the inter- section of the Concord Turnpike extending 150 feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet throughout." Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer funds for the Cary Memorial Library. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer additional funds for street lighting. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By - Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Given under our hands, at Lexington, this ninth day of July, 1935. To T1IF TOWN CLERK : CHARLES E. FERGUSON JOHN E. GILCREAST WILLIAM G. POTTER JoHN A. LYONS ,Selectmen of Lexington. July 1 i, 1935. 1 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. MACU1 RIC, Constable of Lexington. REPORT DF TOWN CLERK 93 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING JULY 22, 1935 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8:12 P. M. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Warrant for the meeting* until further reading was unanimously waived by vote. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return for the meet- ing. Under Article 1, Selectman Mr. Ferguson offered the fol- lowing motion : -Voted: That a committee of three, of which the Modera- tor shall be a member, be appointed to have charge of the Cary Lectures for the corning season. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P. M. Under Article 1, Mr. F. Fischer of the Committee of Eleven, on increased High School Accommodations presents their re- port, offering a motion the report be accepted and the Commit- tee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:16 P. M. The following report submitted : 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELEVEN ON INCREASED HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS JULY, 1935 The Committee, appointed in June, 1934, to wake a study of the future needs for High School accommodations, has in- cluded in its report the four following items: A. R. C. D. Needs for increased High School Accomuiodatious. Ways of Believing the Crowded Conditions. Problems in Selection of Future Building Site. Recommendations. A. Needs for Increased High School Accommodations The Annual Report of the School Committee for 1934 pre- sents much information relative to the present needs of the Senior high School. The enrollrnent October, 1934 in the Junior High School was 607 and the enrollment in the Senior High School was 637 making a total of 1241 pupils in the entire building. Of this total enrollment 92 were from Bedford and 118 were from Burlington. The following tables show the estimated enrollments for the Junior High School and the Senior High School for the next six years: Junior High Schou[ Enroll- Pupils from Year ment Burlington 1935 - 1936 615 42 1936 -1937 638 58 1937-1938 650 42 1938-1939 1939-1940 1940-1941 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 95 689 711 733 56 61 40 •In arriving at these estimates the present enrollment in the lower grades were considered. Senior High School Pupils Pups from tram Year Enrollment Redford Burlington 1935-1936 659 100 87 1936-1937 704 118 97 1937-1938 747 125 119 1938-1939 757 128 125 1939-1940 745 114 137 1940-1941 782 107 140 In making these estimates we have deducted four percent from the present enrollment of each class. This, has been the average decrease over the past. few years. Post -graduates have not been included, because their number is most uncertain. Combined Junior and Senior High Schools Year 1935-1936 1936-1937 1342 118 155 1937-1938 1397 125 161 1938-1939 1446 128 181 1939-1940 1456 114 198 1940-1941 1515 107 180 Pupils fr to Enrollment. Hertford Pupils from Burlington 1274 100 129 These figures are based on present enrollments and rna.ke no allowance for the future growth of the town. The present building was intended to accommodate ap- proximately 1,000 pupils. The estimated enrollment for Sep- tember, 1936 is 1342. It is the opinion of the School Officials that by that date it will be impossible to accommodate prop- erly that number of pupils. Rooms are now used that do not meet the required stand- ards for light and size; several rooms are accommodating 96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON classes beyond their proper capacity and others are being used for class purposes that were not, so intended. It is possible for a good school to run on its momentum for a short while, but it is impossible to maintain for any length of tirne a high standard of work when the school is overcrowd- ed or placed on part time. B. Ways of Relieving This Crowded Condition At the present there appear three feasible plans by which the congestion in the High School Building can be relieved: I. 1I. III, By Eliminating Out -of -Town Pupils. By Enlarging the Present High School Building. By Erecting a New Building to Serve for either of the Two High Schools. I. By Eliminating Out -of -Town Pupils On the first thought one might believe that by excluding pupils from Bedford and Burlington a material saving would be made. Careful study shows that these pupils selecting their subjects from the various ciiriicula, are found in all the class- es—a few in each. To be sure if they were excluded, there would be fewer pupils in each class; but only in a few subjects, such as English and History, would the number be cut down so materially as to decrease class divisions. In fact the elimina- tion of all out-of-town pupils would reduce the size of classes and the number of divisions sufficiently to save the expense of three or four teachers. There would, also, be a saving in text- books and supplies; probably a total saving of approximately $8,000 or $9,000. Elimination of these pupils would prolong the use of the present building for a few years; no one knows how long. Once gone in all probability they will never return. The town will receive the coming year approximately 28,000. for tuition and by 1940 $40,000., if the present rates of tuition are maintained. The citizens of Lexington need to de- cide whether it is better to give up the $28,000. of tuition to save approximately $8,000 or $9,000 in salaries, textbooks and supplies, and thereby, delay the construction of building a few years, or whether it is better to build now and to keep those pupils whose tuition will help to pay for a new building. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 97 Your Committee believes that the present arrangement, with Bedford and Burlington is of economic advantage to Lex- ington and should he continued. 11. By Enlarging Present High School Building 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. Any addition will occupy part of present inadequate site. c. The present heating system cannot heat a large addi- tional unit. d. 1r classrooms are added to existing structure, it will make the building unbalanced. The lunchroon now serves four lnnclishifts each day beginning at 11:15 and extending to 1:00 o'clock, The gymnasium, locker rooms and shops are now be- ing used al, maximum capacity. No room is now available for l lusic or Art work. In other words, if we are to enlarge our present school plant, we should include additional units neces- sary for a complete high school a.n.d not simply classrooms. c. Booms in the Junior High School are now being used for classrooms that are below the best standards. These rooms are intended only for emergency use. Other rooms are filled be- yond their capacity. f. Enlargement. of the present Omit will make it of sucii size that its use as a building for one school in the future will be difficult. g. The absence of an adequate playground near the High School is one of defects. 'T'here 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 inadequate. if a new high school unit is planned, it should be located where suitable playgrounds are possible. It is the opinion of this Committee that the town should not make additions to the present high School Building, but should secure at once a proper central location for a future high school unit. 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON II1. By Erecting a New Building to Serve for Either of the Two High Schools If the Lown decides to retain the tuition pupils from Bed- ford and Burlington and not to make additions to the present High School Building, it will be necessary to erect a new school unit. It has been suggested that a separate junior high school be erected in another section of the town and still continue our present combined Junior High School and Senior High School. While it will undoubtedly be true as the town develops that more than one junior ]sigh school will be required, the chief objections to this plan at present are that no one section of the town now is of sullieient size to warrant another permanent unit, and it is impossible to forecast the future growth of the town. Furthermore, the educational results obtained from a small unit are very nnsatisfactory. It is our opinion that for some years to come Lexington -can best he served by one junior high school maintained in some central location. We believe this junior high school should be located in the present building or in a new building in a central secliou of the town. C. Problems in Selection of Future Building Site The Commitee had in mind from the beginning that any parcel of land purchased for school purposes must of necessity measure up to a four point program, viz: 1. The land must be suitable fora school building This refers particularly to the condition of the soil for sustaining a heavy weight, also drainage and sewer conditions. 11. Sufficient land must be purchased for all school activities, parking space and possible future additions to plant This includes baseball, football, track; tennis, etc., as well as allowing sufficient area for parking cars caused by evening sessions, entertainments, etc. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 99 111. Building should be sufficient distance from much traveled highways. A problem for this generation to consider seriously when speed and recklessness is a combination fatal to many of our school children. IV. Location of plant should approximate geographical Centre of Town This seems important where a single highschool is to care for our needs for many years to come. Out of fairness to all high school children, wherever located in the town, the central high school should be not only easily accessible, but equidistant from all parts of the town.. D. Recommendations After studying several parcels of land, the Committee unanimously agreed that a portion of the property of William E. Mulliken, which lies adjacent to the town park land and in- cludes a right of way through to Waltham Street, as shown on map, best stood the rigid tests of iteral "0", and offers the fol- lowing vote: "That this Committee recommends to the town Plot B, and adjoining parcel of land, known as the John E. Mulliken property, as shown on a plan of the Mulliken estate, so caned, as a site for a future school building and that the town take the same by eminent domain." Respectfully submitted, Committee on Increased High School Accommodations JAMES START SMI2Ir, Chairman EARL S.ARCIIITtALD Roy A. FERGUSON MRS. ARTHUR B. FIELD FREDERIC L. FISCHER RUDOLPTT OFROERER RANDALL B. HoUGT!TON MRS. WILLIAM Cr. I'o'rrs R LUTHER R. PUTNEY MRS. FLEW HER 1,r. TAFT HARVEY 1". WINLOCK Shaded Portion Adjoining Town Lands, Represents Proposed Site. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK I01 Under Article 1, Mr. 1Vorthen, Chairman of Committee, for :site for placing German Field Piece, offers a report p og- ess until next fall Meeting, suggesting the Field Piece be put in presentable condition. Motion made report be accepted, but Committee not be discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:18 P. M. Under Article 1, Mr, Rowse, Chairman, Appropriation Committee, offers Appropriation Committee's Report, moving same be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unauiiuously 8 :19 P. M. REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE The Appropriation Committee makes the following report with reference to the articles contained in the warrant:— Article 1. The Appropriation Committee makes no recom- mendation under this article. Article 2. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article and further recommends that the sum or .500.00 be appropriated and transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund. Article 3. The Appropriation Committees recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 4. The Appropriation Committee under this ar- ticle recommends that the sum of $25.00 be appropriated and transferred from Water Department Available Surplus Ac- count. Article 5. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 6. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of 84,000.00 be appropriated and transferred frwn Excess and Deficiency Account. 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 7. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 8. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 9. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article and further recommends that the sum of 81,000,00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 10. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under tbis article the sum of $155.95 be appropriated and transferred from Water Department Available Surplus Ac- count. Article 11. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article and further recommends that the sum of 5'600.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 12. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the unexpended balance of 8946.68 in the account for uighway Construction Gleason Road No. 2 be transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 13. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action on this article and further recommends that the sura of 82,283.07 be appropriated and transferred from Ex- cess and Deficiency Account. Article 14. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable action on this article and further recommends that the sum of 88,964.45 be appropriated and transferred from Ex- cess and Deficiency Account, Article 15. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of 87,740.12 be transferred from I4laturing Debt, Account to Excess and Deficiency Accwrnt. Article 16. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 17. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of .8400.00 he appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 102 Article 18. The Appropriation. Committee recommends that under this article the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 19. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of $,2,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 20. Tlie Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of `{908.60 be appropriated and transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 21. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of .$22.75 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account, Article 22. By reason of the absence of adequate and con- vincing information to show the need of an additional school building the Appropriation Committee does not approve the adoption of this article. Article 23. By reason of the absence of adequate and con- vincing information to show the need of an additional school building the Appropriation Committee does not approve the adoption of this article. Article 24. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of $1,450.00 be appropriated and transferred from the Tnsuran.ce Account. Article 25. The Appropriation Committee makes no rec- {nnrnendation under this article. Article 2(. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Article 27. The Appropriation Committee makes no rec- ommendation under this article. Article 28. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of .$1,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 29. The Appropriation Committee does not ap- prove the adoption of this article. The Appropriation Committee wishes to state that two meetings wore hell to consider the articles contained[ in this 'Town Meeting Warrant for July 22, 191,a. One of the meeting's was held on June 27th and the other meeting on July llth. Mr. Charles R. Ferguson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Kr. Robert P. Trask, Superintendent of Public Works, ap- peared before the committee to explain the reason for the ap- propriations as requested. Also Mr. Randall. B. Moughton, Chairman of the School Commitice, together with Kr. Frederic L. Fischer, one of the School Committee members, appeared be- fore the committee to discuss the maf ter of increased school accommodations. The committee members were all furnished with advance copies of the 'Report of the Committee of Eleven on Increased high School Accommodations prior -to the time when .Messrs. Houghton and Fischer appeared before the com- mittee, and this report was given very careful consideration. On June 27t!i the committee, made a. personal inspection of many of the town projects including the proposed highway con- struction in Kendall Road and 1?armcrest Avenue. The com- mittee also viewed the proposed location o1' the Hancock Street Thain, the highway- construction project. in Pleasant. and Watertown Streets, the highway construction project in Lin- coln Street, ;Ind the Lowell Street drainage project. GENERAL COMMENTS ON THE WARRANT Article 2 is a repeat of a similar article which was con- tained in the annual warrant and on which action was in- definitely postponed by request of the property owner involved. Request, has now been again niatle for the sewer which will be subject to the assessment of betterments. tinderArticle I; additional money- is asked for to supply materials for projects on which the labor is almost entirely- paid for out of Federal funds. Article 7 and 8 provide merely for amendments. to the votes passed at the anneal town meeting in March and neither article calls for the appropriation of any additional money. Tt is necessary that the original vote be amend- ed in each case for the reason that the wording was such that the town -could not expend airy- part of the money unless REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 105 the state and county contributed the sane amount as appro- priated by the town. It is probable in the case of Lincoln Street in particular that the state arid county will not con- tribute as much as the town has appropriated but under the revised vote as recommended the town can expend the whole or any part of the stun appropriated. The suns expended will of course be dependent on the a.inount contributed by the state and county. Under Article 9 money is requested to construct a much needed drains where surface water is causing damage to private property. The funds approved will complete the project. Under Articles 10 and 21 money is asked for to cover 1934 unpaid bills which had not been rendered at the time of the annual meeting. Under Article 11 ►coney is requested for construction of sidewalks which have been already asked for. This involves betterment assessments. i-ncler Articles 13 and 14 tiipds are requested for construc- tion of streets involving betterment assessmer►.ts. The eon►niit- iee lia.s viewed the streets in question and is convinced of the necessity for• the work being done at once. Article 1:1 is occasioned by the fact that money was re c•eivel front the Federal Uovernnient after• the annual town n►eetiiig and this money is available to make payment of sewer debt 011 the Federal Aided Project. which is due this year. This results in an► equal amount of the original appropriation for Maturing Debt being available for transfer, Articles 16, 1.7 and 1`i cover requests for additional funds where the original appropriations have been very nearly ex- pended in full. Under Artiele 19 additional money is needed for the Low- ell Street drainage project by reason of the fact that the town was unable to construct the drain in the Location contemplated because the necessary ea.senients could not be obtained to per- mit the town to go through private property. This now makes it necessary to construct the drain through Lowell Street at a greater cost but also with greater utility as additional drain- age will be provided. 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Under Article 20 money is requested to make a payment of an old bill which is properly due but which has never been paid. It is understood that suit will be brought against the town if voluntary payment is not made. It is believed that a suit would result in a judgment against the town with the added court costs and legal expenses. In the report under Articles 22 and 23 the committee has quite definitely stated its position with reference to the sub- ject involved. Under Article 24 no additional money is involved—simply tl►c setting up of a special account. Under Article 26 additional money is requested to enable the town to complete Pleasant and Watertown Streets to the new highway prowled the state and county will contribute like amounts. The additional amount needed is due to a change in location made by the state. Under Article 2S additional funds are requested to con- struct, a fire proof stairway inside of the Branch Library Build- ing at East Lexington. it was originally proposed to install a fire escape on the outside of the building and money was in- cluded in the original appropriation to cover the cost. The ex- terior fire escape will however detract from the good appear- ance of the building and it is deemed advisable to expend a somewhat larger amount for the interior stairway. T]►e committee believes it is inadvisable to approve Article 29 as it will involve an additional expenditure ofabout.ji3,OOO.00 for the balance of this year aa►icl about .f16,O00.00 for each hill yea.i• thereafter. The total appropriations which have been approved and which will be transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account are as follows: Article 6—Labor and Materials cn Public Works _ Article 9—Hancock Street Drainage Article 11— Sidewalk Construction Article 13—Highway Construction, Kendall Road Article 14 —High -way Construction, Farmcrest. Ave $ 4,000.00 1,000.00 600.00 2,283.07 8,964.45 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 107 Article 16—Public Welfare 20,000.00 Article 17—Forest Fires 400.00 Article 18—Soldiers' Relief 1,500.00 Article 19—Lowell Street Drainage 2,000.00 Article 20—Highway and Park Department unpaid bill of 1929 - 1930 908.60 Article 21—Police Department 1934 Bill 22.75 Article 26—Highway Construction, Pleasant and Watertown Streets 1.000.00 Article 28 — Cary Memorial Library 1.000.00 Total $43,678.87 At the time of the last meeting of the committee on July nth the Town Accountant reported the amount in Excess and Deficiency as .$90,043.62 with additions to be made of $990.31 or a total of ,?91,033.93. The Town Accountant reported the un- paid Real Estate and Personal Taxes for 1934 as $,49,188.64. The amount of available funds hi the Excess and Deficiency Account is the difference between the amount in the account and the unpaid taxes for prior years and therefore the amount of funds available for the use of the town is $41,845.29. it is recommended that two transfers be made to Excess and De- ficiency, one in the amount of $7,740.12 and the other in the amount of $946.68. After these two amounts are added the total amount available for use in Excess and Deficiency will be $50,532.09. Tinder Article 2 a transfer is approved from the Sewer As- sessment Fund of $500.00. The Accountant reported a balance in that fund on July 11th of $843.55. Under Articles 4 and 10 transfers are approved from the Water Department Available Surplus Account in a total amount of $180.95. The Town Accountant reported a balance in that fund on July 11th of $1,163.51. This report is presented for the consideration of the voters of the town and in conclusion the Appropriation Committee would state that it has given most careful study to the town 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON finances and believes that the transfers as approved can be made from the surplus revenue without injury to the town. Respectfully- submitted, A. Ei v,irn, RowsE, Chairman. HASKE.LL REED GEORGE 11'. BUTTERS HAROLD G. dna}WEN RAYMOND L. 11'rrr1E A. W. RucKER A. RANDALL SODERBER.G GEORGE H. HxrcEs Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington. Lexington, Massachusetts. July 15th, 1935. Article 2. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the Seleclmen- be authorized to install a sew- er in Blake Avenue subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by Eminent Domain the necessary easements there- for, and for the purpose of said sewer construction the sunt of '500. be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund. Carried Unanimously 8:20 P. M. Article 3. Selectman illy. Ferguson oilers the following mo- tion. Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to install a street light. on Prevniont Street. Carried Unanimously 8:21 P. M. Article 4. Selectman Mr, Ferguson oilers the following mo- tion. Voted: 'That the suer of $25.00 be transferred from the Nater Maintenance Account, to par the necessary expenses of the Supt. of the Wafer Dept. incurred outside the Common- wealth in securing information upon ivalters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 108 (Vater Department, and that a new account be established for that purpose. Carried Unanimously 8:22 P.31. Article 5. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following mo- tion. Voted: That the Town accept Section 07, Chapter 205, of the Acts of 11}35 amending Chapter 33 of the General Laws, an Act relative to Military Service of County Employees, which reads as follows: "Any person in the service of .the Common- wealth, or of a county, city or town thereof which, by vote of its County cownrissione}s or city council or of its inhabitants at a town meeting, accepts this section, shall be entitled, during the time of bis service in the organized) militia, under sections sev- enteen, twenty-five, twenty-six, one hundred and twenty-three and one hundred and eighty-one, or during his annual tour of duty, not exceeding fifteen days, as a member of the organized reserve of the army of the United States or of the United States naval reserve forces. to receive pay therefor, without loss of his ordinary remuneration as an employee or official of the coir, nutnwcallh or such comity, city or town, and shall also be en - tilled to the sante leaves of absence or vacation with pay given to other litre employees or officials_" Carried Unanimously 8:23 P. M. tion. Article 0. Selectman Cllr. Ferguson offers the following mo - Voted : That the sum of X4.009.00 be appropriated for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, to be expended by the Selectmen for aid to persons employed on various projects, and for this purpose this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac -- count. Carried Unanimously 8:24 ]'. 1[. tion. Article 7. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following oto Voted : That the Town attend the vote adopted at the An- nual Town _3Ieeting, llarclt 4, 1935, and adjourned to March 18, 1935, which reads as follows: "Vo'ted: That the Selectmen be authorized to complete the construction of l.'leasant. and Watertown Streets to the New Concord 'Turnpike, a distance of approximately 2000 feet, un- der Chapter 90 0l' the General Laws, and amendmnents, provid- ing the State and County contribute a like amount, and for 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the purpose of said construction the sum of $9,000.00 be appro- priated and assessed" so as to provide for an appropriation of *9,000. for the construction of a portion of Pleasant and Water- town Streets, to be expended in conjunction with money to be contributed by the Commonwealth and the County. Carried Unanimously 8:28 P. M. Article 26. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the Town appropriate and transfer the sura of $1,000. from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be added to the appropriation for the construction of a portion of Pleas- ant and Watertown Streets, to be expended in conjunction with money to be contributed by the Commonwealth and the County. Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. Article 8. Selectman Mr. Fergersou offers the following motion. Voted: That the Town attend the vote adopted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 4, 1935, and adjourned to March 18, 1935, which reads as follows: "Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to construct Lincoln Street, from Marrett Road in a northeasterly direction, a distance of 3600 feet, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and amendments, providing the State and County contribute a like amount, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $12,000.00 be appro- priated and assessed," so as to provide for an appropriation of *12,000.00 for the construction of a portion of Lincoln Street, from Marrett Road in a northeasterly direction, to be expended in conjunction with money- to be contributed by the Common- wealth and the County. Question by Mr. Sarano of an outline of the work to be done. Explained by Mr. Ferguson. Carried Unanimously 8:33 P. M. Article 9. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following in otion. Voted: That the Town make provisions for the disposal of surface drainage in Hancock Street and private lands by the construction of drains or conduits or the diversion or re- location of brooks, anal for that purpose take lands or ease- ments by Eminent Domain, and provide for the payment there- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 111 for by the transfer of $1,000. froth the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. Article 10. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the sum of $155.95 be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account to pay an un- paid bill for Water Maintenance for the year 1934. Carried Unanimously 8:86 P. M. Article 11. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following 'notion. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct granolithic sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one-half the cost, a'ul to provide funds for said construction by the transfer of 86(10. front the Excess and Deficiency Account. Car- ried Unanimously 8:37 P. M. Article 12. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following notion. Voted: That. the unexpended balance of $946.68 in the Highway Construction, Gleason Road, No. 2 Account be trans- ferred to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried unan- imously 8:38 P..ii. Article 13. Selectmen `Ir. Ferguson otters the following: motion. Voted : That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Kendall Road from illarrett Road to Hilltop Avenue, a dis- tance of approximately 605 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on - file in the ollice of the Town Clerk, dated September 26, 1984, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements there- for, and for the purpose of constructing said street the stun of $2288.07 be appropriated and transferre;l from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 5:10 P. M. Article 14. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following notion. Voted: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Farnurest Avenue from Waltham Street, a distance of 1430 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the olice of the Town Clerk, dated September 26, 1.984, and to take by eminent do- main the necessary easements therefor, and for the pur- pose of constructing said street the sum of x$8,964.45 be appropriated and transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Question by 31r. Doherty what kind of Construction. Car- ried Unanimously 8:42 P. M. Article 15. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted : That the sura of $7,740.12 be transferred from the Maturing, Debt Account to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8 :43 P. M. Article 16. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the sum of .20,000 be appropriated for Pub- lic Welfare and that this amount be transferred from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:44 P. M. Article 17. Selectman Mr, Ferguson offers tithe. following motion. Voted: That the sum of $400. be appropriated for Forest Fires and that this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. 111. Article 18, Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the stun of $,1500. be appropriated for Soldiers' Relief and that this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. Article 19. Selectman Ir. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the sum of $2,000. be appropriated for sur- - face drainage in Lowell Street and Westminster Avenue, and REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 113 that this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Question by air. Hutchinson if this work completed or in progress. Answered in progress. Carried. Unanimously 8:48 P. M. Article 20. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted : That the suni of '$908.60 be appropriated to pay the bill of Anthony Ross & Son for work done for the Pari: De- partment and Highway Department in 1929 and 1930, and that this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficien- cy Account. General discussion by the following: Messrs. Hutchinson, Coburn, Cutter, McCabe, representing Anthony Ross & Son. Mr. William Greeley rises for point. of order. Decision by the Moderator the speaker in order. Mr. Hutchinson moves for indefinite postponement. The question of the main motion was carried unanimous- ly at9:01P.M. Article 2.1. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the sura of $22.75 be appropriated to pay an unpaid bill of the Police Department for the year 1934, and that this amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficien- cy Account. Carried Unanimously 9 :02 P. M. Article 24. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following notion. Voted: That the sum of $1450. be appropriated and trans- ferred from the fnsura.nce Account to pay for an appraisal of Town property. Discussion—Messrs. Ryder, Cutter, E. Partridge. E. Partridge moves for indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponen►ent declared carried at 9:0S P. M. Question of doubt. 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Moderator states in question of doubt necessary for fifteen doubters to be present. On canvass of doubters eight arose, therefore original decision of Moderator in order. 9:10 P. M. Article 28. Selectman Mr. Ferguson offers the following motion. Voted: That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated for the Cary Memorial library Account and that this amount be trans- ferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unan- imously 9 :11 P. M. Article 25. Selectman Mr. ]Ferguson proves to take up Article 25. Mr. J. Henry Duffy, Chairman, Planning Board offers the following motion. Voted: That the Town amend the Lexington Zoning By - Law by adding to Section 4, R.. 1 Districts, paragraph 6. the following paragraph : "e.. Excavation and removal from the premises of any loam, sand, gravel, clay or quarried or crushed stone, except when incidental to and in connection with the construction of a building for which a permit has been issued in accorflance with the Building Hy --Laws, and except when incidental to and in connection with the normal and lawful development of the property concerned." Mr. Duffy reads report as follows: REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW RELATIVE TO REMOVAL OF LOAM, GRAVEL, ETC. 'I']re Planning Board is of the opinion that, this amendment should be written into the Lexington Zoning By -Law, so that in the future no wholesale removal of loam, sand, gravel, etc. can take place without: a public bearing and the welt -considered ap- proval of some responsible authority. Strictly speaking, the present By --Law covers situations of this sort, because large- scale removal of loam, sand or gravel is truly a business enter- prise, and as such is prohibited in a residential zone. However, with specific mention of this matter in the text of the By -Law, no excuse will remain for administrative officials to allow such REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 115 activities in the Town unless duly passed upon by the Board of Appeals and judged by it to be not detrimental to the wel- fare of the Town or its inhabitants. It may be argued that the owner of a piece of land has the right to dispose of materials derived from it, as long as the act of removing such materials is within the law and not obnox- ious to the neighborhood in whicl► it is located. But it is ob- vious that in whatever degree the land itself is depleted of valuable components, by so much is its value for future use, and its value as taxable property, destroyed. It is the responsi- bility of public officials to see that the assets of the Town are not willfully depreciated. The removal of valuable material in any form, whether or not for private gain, which is not re- placed by property of equal or greater value, is surely a loss to the Town as a whole and can therefore be regarded only with disapproval. However, the Board feels that the removal of sod does not appropriately come within this category, and recommends that the necessary steps be taken toward removing the word "sod" from the proposed amendment. The Planning Board therefore recommends the adoption of this amer►dment to the Zoning By -Law, provided that the word "sod" be deleted. J. HENRY 1)UFFY EDWARD W. KIMBALL LESTER F. ELT.Is SHELDON A. ROBINSON ROLAND B. GREELEY Lexington Planning Board. July 22, 1935 General discussion from various speakers. Mr. E. Partridge moves for indefinite postponement. Main motion for indefinite postponement. Carried Unan- imously 9:31 P. M. Article 29. Under Article 29, Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves for indefinite postponement. Carried Unanimously 9:32 P. M. 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 22, Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Article 22. Mr. T. L. Tischer of the School Committee and High h School Accommodations Committee offered the following: Toted: Titat the Board of Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalf of the town to take by eminent domain Plot I3 and an adjoining parcel of land known as the .John E. Mulliken property as shown on a plan of the Mulliken Estate so-called, as a site for a future school. building and for other appropriate school purposes, and for a park, playground or rec- reation center, said p tr'ce1 of laud being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northwesterly side line of Waltham Street, said point being south 55° 22(}' west and dis- tant (;.28 feet from an angle point in said noxihwesterly side line of ll:althanr Street, said point of beginning being in the dividing line between the properties of Mulliken and Ryder; thence running northwesterly along said dividing line about 8t18 feet to a point; thence running northeasterly abort 573 feet to a point; thence running southeasterly about 623 feet to a stone bound ; thence running southwesterly along a brook about 119 feet to a point; thence running southwesterly about 387 feet to a. point; thence running soutl►ea:sterly 235.47 feet to a point: in the northwesterly side line of 1Valtltarn Street; thence running southwesterly along said northwesterly side line of Waltham Street by two courses 1.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing abort 8.4 acres. And Further, That the town appropriate and transfer from the Excess a.nd Deficiency Account the stun of Five Hun- dred 1olla.rs ($500.) for the above purpose.. Explanation by Mr. Fischer. lIr•. Rowse, Chairman, Appropriation Committee stated Appropriation opposer), stating more definite information de- sired. air. Rowse offering a motion for indefinite postpone- ment. Mr. Emmons of Tat -payer's Association stated the Asso- ciation in opposition at 1.1►is time. 11r. Wrightington, Town Counsel, asks it' the Committee 1.ad been disehargud, it so, the sane Committee be re -appointed for further investigation. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 117 Reply from Mr. Holt, Moderator, the Committee had been discharged. • The main motion for :indefinite Postponement was pre- sented and carried for Indefinite Postponement. 10:11 P. M. Article 23. Mr. Fischer of School Committee gloves for In- definite Postponement. Indefinite Postponement carried at; 10:52 P. M. Article 27. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Article 27. 11r, T)uffy, Chairman of Planning Board, offers the following: Voted: That the Town amend the Lexington Zoning By - Law as follows: By inserting after Section ;1, C. 1 Districts, Paragraph 30, a new paragraph which shall real as follows: "30 (a.) Upon the easterly side of fleasant Street begin- ning a.t a point 1110 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike. extending 150 feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet. throughout." 111r. Duffy reads report of Planning Board. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW RELATIVE TO HENRY S. MOODY PETITION Acting upon the petition of Henry S..1[ootly to amend the Lexington Zoning 13y -Law and Map by changing the parcel of land upon the easterly side of Pleasant. Street beginning at a point 100 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike extending ii () feet along Pleasant Street and a depth of 200 feet throughout; from an R. 1 to a C. 1 District, the Planning Board has, in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law, held a. duly advertised hearing and reports to the town as follows: The Board is of the opinion tluit at the present time no need exists for a. business zone ill tliis part of the town and it does not Relieve that such a zone would add to the general welfare or convenience of the citizens of Lexington. Whatever the future hnsiness requirements may become, along the new Concord Highway, there are at Ieast four parties who have 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON withheld petitions for zoning changes in this general area, pend- ing action by the State Legislature relative to the regulation of business along this road. The Board therefore recommends that this proposed amendment be not adopted, at least until the State bill is act- ed upon. J. HENRY DIIFrY ROLAND B. GREELEY LE.STER F. ELI.Is SHELDON A. ROBINSON EDWARD W. KIMBALL Lexington Planning Board. July 22, 1935 General discussion, Messrs.: Cotton, Ferguson, Cutter, Ryder, Kimball, Hutchinson, Borden, Worthen and Lamont. A rising vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By -Law tak- en as follows: in Favor Tellers Negative 25 Johnson 4 44 Mayo 7 31 Locke 0 100 11 Carried 10 :38 P. M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves meeting be dissolved. Car- ried Unanimously 10 :39 P. M. Attest : JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 118 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said 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 TWENTY-FIRST DAV of OCTOBER, 1935, County, at 8:00 o'clock P. 1I., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the report of any Board of 'Town Officers or of any committee of the Town, and to appoint other committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets; Taft Avenue; Blake Road; Blossom Crest. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer ticirrrs front available funds to the following accounts; T''iblic Wel- fare ; Snow Removal. Article 4.. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1200. from the Sewer Assessment Fund to the Sewer Con- struction, Sundry Streets Account. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer sums from available funds for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith to be expended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under the Works Progress Administration within the Town. 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article fi. To see if the Town will vote to install a water stain in the following unaccepted street, subject to the assess- ment of betterments; and to take by eminent domain the neces- sary easement; therefor: \Yachusett Drive, from the present end at Fair Oaks Drive, a ,distance of approximately 350 feet. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a snrn of money for the purpose of financing the con- struction of a sanitary sewer and storm water drain, the drain to be constructed from Hayes Lane through private lands along Vine Brook to Vine Brook Road, and the sewer to be construct- ed from Hayes Lane through private lands along Vine Brook and its south branch to the junction of the relocated north branch, thence through private lands to Kendall Road, and in Kendall Road to Grapevine Avenue; thence in Grapevine Avenue lo its junction with Waltham Street ; and autltor-ize and direct the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town, for use in carrying out such project, a Federal grant of honey pursuant to the Emergency Relief Appropriatio) Act of 1935; and authorize the Board of Selectmen to construct said pro- ject and contract with respect thereto; and authorize the treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow such sums as may be necessary to meet any appropriation made; or take any action relative thereto. Article S. '1`o see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sunt of money for the purpose of financing the coir struction of a new High School building and authorize and di- rect the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town, for use in carrying out suet' project, a Federal. grant of money pursu- ant to the Emergency Relief Appropriation .het of 1935: and authorize a committee to construct said project :Ind contract with respect thereto; and authorize the treasurer, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen. to borrow such suras as may be neces- sary to meet any appropriation made; or take am action rela- tive thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will determine the situation of a new High School building and will authorize the Select - 'tient to acquire by purchase or take by Eminent Domain land for the purpose of sueli new building and other appropriate school purposes, or for the purpose of a park, playgronnd or recrea- tion center, and provide for payment for the same by direct ap- propriation, by transfer from other accounts, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town in accordance with law. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 121 Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to transfer the balance in the Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace sewer construction account. to the Sewer As- sessment Fund. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of .$1,000.00 from the Westview Cemetery Sade of Lots Fond to the account for maintenance of Westview Cemetery. And you are directed to serve This Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By - Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, 011 or before tae, time of said meeting. (liven under our hands, at Lexington, this seventh day of October, A.D., 1935. CTIARLE5 E. IFERCuSON JOHN E. (iIi.REA'-T Joiix A. Lvoxs 1Vrraanal G. 1'(n'Tlelr Selectmen of Lexington. October 13, 1935, To THE TOWN CLERK : 1 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 sartle to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest, 'ATRICI J. Constable of Lexington. 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1935 Meeting was called to order at S :12 P. M., by Moderator Robert H. Holt. One hundred thirty -lour Town Meeting Members were pres- ent. Town Clerk James J. Carroll read the Warrant until fur- ther rea.(ling was unanimously voted waived. The Town CIerk read the Constable's return of the War- rant. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moved to take up Article One. Under Article 1 Mr. E. B. Worthen presented a report of the Committee for the location of the German Field Piece as follows: October 21, 1933. TO THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, M1ss. Gentlemen: The Committee, appointed at the Annual Town Meeting in March 1934, to suggest and report on a suitable location for the captured German Field Piece report as follows: We are unanimous in recommending that the field piece be placed in the woods at Tower Park on the most southerly of the two knolls which face toward Massachusetts Avenue. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 123 This would place the field piece about 300 feet back from the Avenue and, half hidden in the woods, its appearance would be as in war -time. Respectfully submitted, EDWIN B. WORTHEN EUGENE, H. PARTRIDGE Motion made report be accepted and Committee be dis- charged. Unanimous 8 :18 P. M. Selectman Mr. Lyons, moves Selectmen be instructed to place Field Piece. Moderator rules above motion not in order. Mr. A. E. Rowse, Chairman of Appropriation, presents Ap- propriation Committee's Report, same accepted and placed on file. REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE The Appropriation Committee makes the following report with reference to the articles contained in the 'Town Warrant elated October 7,1935: Article 1. The Appropriation Committee makes no recom- mendation under this article. Article 2. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 3. The Appropriation Committee recommends ap- propriations and transfers from Excess and Deficiency Ac- count as follows: Public Welfare $8,000.00 Snow Removal 3,000.00 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 4. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sura of $1,200.00 be appropriated and transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund for Sewer Con- struction Sundry Streets. Article 5. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this article the sum of .°4,000.00 he appropriated and transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account for labor, materials and other expenses on Public Works for aid of per- sons employed under the Works -Progress Administration or similar agencies. This anioruli of $44,0110.00 is to carry through until April 1, 1930 so that money will be available until the 1n-'xt animal town meeting. Article G. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action on this article. Article 7. The Appropriation Committee recommends fav- orable action 00 this article and further recommends that the sum of ,$93,000.00 he appropriated 0 M that the money therefor be provided by the issuance of bonds to he matured over 11 pe- riod of tell years. Article 8. 'I'lre Appropriation Conimittee does not approve the 11elo0o11 of this article for the following reasons : 1- because present enrollment figures in the Lexington graded schools show that there would he no need of additional I3ig11 School accommodations to tale care or aur own pupils for at. (east six years. 2. Because very heavy bonded indebtedness is coming due in the next four years as follows: 1936 $118,000.00 1937 106,000.00 1938 97,000.00 1939 95,500.00 These figures will of course be increased if the town votes 10 proceed with the construction of the sanitary sewer and sur- face drain as provided by Article 7, and if a bond issue is voted under that article to he paid over _rt ten year period the fore- goilig figures for maturing debt for the years 193G to 1939 in- clusive will have to be increased each year by the aniomnt of $9,300.00. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 125 3. Because of apparent: urgent need of very large and costly sewer, drainage and fire house construction 111 the im- mediate future. 4. Because of a constant increase in the cost of Public Welfare and compulsory benefits, the expenditures having al- ready increased from the year 1030 to the year 193:1 as follows: 1930 $10,963_07 1931 13,490.23 1932 45,435,52 1933 66,295.41 1934 62,3 75.75 1935 73,950.00* * This amount given for the wear 1935 represent;; the total appropriations which hove Leen ror de for 1135 exppndi l ures and includes 1.Ir additional amount of $1;,000.00 for public 1'elfare w hi eh is recom one nd rd under V title 3. Considerable emphasis has been placed by the School Com- mittee on the profit derived from the accommodation of out of town pupils and the Appropriation Committee appreciates that some profit is now derived from this source. Because of the probable decrease in the enrollment of Lexington pupils ill our High. School from 1037 on, it is believed that the out-of-town pupils from either Bedford or Burlington could be accom- modated. iVe would thus retain a good portion {1l' the profit de- rived in this manner. Article 9. The Appropriation Committee does not recom- mend that this article be adopted. Article 10. The Appropriation Committee recommends that under this :Article the sum of 81,799,81, which is the bal- ance in the account for Sewer Construction Pinewood 1{oad and Belfry Terrace be transferred to the Sewer Assessment Fund. The transfer to the Sewer Assessment Fund is for the reason that the original fonds for this construction were takers from the Sewer 'Assessment Fund. Article 11. The Appropriation- Committee recommends that under this Article the sum of $1,000.00 he appropriated and transferred from the 'Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Ac- count to the Westview Cemetery AIaint.enance Account, This recommendation is in lure with the original report of the Ap- propriation Committee with respect to the appropriation for 126 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Westview Cemetery Maintenance for the year 1935. In prepar- ing the budget a request was made for an appropriation of $3,290.00 but the Appropriation Committee approved the sum of $1,01}0.00 with the recommendation that other necessary money for the maintenance of Westview Cemetery be taken from the other funds which are available for this use. The Appropriation Committee is submitting with this re- port a special report entitled "Is the present high School ad- equate for Lexington pupils only?" This special report con- tains complete enrollment data which is based on figures se- cured from the School authorities. Respectfully submitted, A. EDWARD RfOR'SE, (:hall' -man EOIa;1i W. BUTTERS HAROLD G. BOwEN RAYIIIOND L. WHITE A.. RANDALL SODErn:ERG GEORGE M. DYNES ALLEN W. 11UCKER Appropriatio1r Co'marl,ittee of the '('own of Lexington, IS THE PRESENT HIGH SCHOOL ADEQUATE FOR LEXINGTON PUPILS ONLY? This question is most readily answered by determining the probable rate of growth in ]sigh school enrollment. it is known that the total graded school enrollment in any year, say 1020-21, would have entirely passed into high school six years later, i. e., in 1920-27. Those in graded school in 192L-22 woud com- ponse the high school enrollment six years later, 1. e., 1927-28. And so on through to 1935-36, which would forecast the high school enrollment in 1941-42. There is, however, a shrinkage between graded schools and high schools. Population increases to some extent; some pupils come into the school, others fail to carry through to gradua- tion. All these variable factors are easily measured by what has actually happened in Lexington schools. The appended figures were secured from the School author- ities. They are, from 1920-21, actual enrollments in (a) Graded REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 127 schools and (b) high school, Lexington pupils, only; all out- of-town pupils being deducted from gross figures to get net Lexington figures shown. The Figures show the following facts, after taking into account all growth of population, all with- drawals and additions: 1. That the average shrinkage between total Graded School enrollment and High School enroll- ment six years later is 1S:47%; 2. That if this average is applied to the Graded School Enrollment for the years 1930-31 to 1935-36, the High School enrollment between 1936-37 and 1941-43 can be forecast. very accurately, 3. That the peak of Graded School Enrollment came in the period between 1930-31 and 1931-32; that since those years the number of pupils in the graded schools has gradually become less until in the pres- ent school year, the enrollment is down to 1305. 4. That the peak of High School enrollment will come six (6) years after the peak of Graded School en- rollment, that is, in 1936-37 and 1937-38 school years; thereafter, the number of Lexington pupils in High School will become less. 5 That in any event of a rapid increase in Grad- ed School enrollment, we shall have six years warning in which to build high school facilities necessary to meet the situation. 6. That at the present rate of enrollment in grad- ed schools, our high school facilities, which will care for 1200 pupils conveniently, will at no time in the next six years be required to take more than approx- imately 1100 pupils. 7. Thai: the total forecasted enrollment is below the feasible operating capacity of the present school building in brief, that we have ample facilities for taking care of the education of Lexington boys and girls in high schools for six to ten years in the future. 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Trend of Graded School Enrol/men and High Schoo/ Enrol/meat 6years /acer LexingE-on, Mess., /920-/935 el /400 1300 12Co- 1100 1000 900 800 700 , oe.,N Oradea/ School Years N H N'A N N N K`11 ^^7 pry . M� • A c`PI ^� m h m m m a g m % m vl m m m 1400 1300 1100 700 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 - Lexington Graded School ,/ '' Enro/tment f .".- -l2D0 - ��.—404od�Oti .�a , =�_�.''� -i1000 ..... Lexmgtan High School - Lnro//ment _500 - -800 i 1 11111111111 m o m 4h N N M �: �1 `1 ?1 ^i � r.4. m 4 N ^"1 'n n op Q, t- - High School Years REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 129 Nigh School Enrollment as Forecast by Graded School Enrollment Six Years in Advance Compare total Graded School Enrollment in any year with High School Enrollment six years later --note the shrinkage rate and use that rate to forecast future high school enroll- ment. School Year Graded School Pupil° High Schaal Pue110 Shrinkage 1a Pct. 1920.21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-3o 30-31 51-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 38-39 39-4o 40-41 41-42 Wor}1aA C.aanity H-o'ent 73,1111114g 1200 1026 1086 1 11 1200 126 126 1351 1352 1 25.0% 20.0 19.8 19.0 16.3 14.7 17.1 16.9 18.1 17.8 Average 18.47% Appropriations Committee, October 14, 1935 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 8:19 P. M. Selectman, 111r. Ferguson, moves to lake up Article 2, offer- ing the following: Article 2. Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be author- ized to install street lights in Taft Avenue, Blake Road and Blossom (`,rest. Carried Unanimously ti :19 P. M. Selectnianllr. Ferguson moves to take up Article 3, offer- ing the following : Article 3. Voted: That the following stuns be transferred from the Excess :unl 1)eticiency Account 1.o the following ac- counts.: Publie Welfare .8,000.00. Carried TTnanitnous 8:20 P. 51. Snow Removal—,52,000.00. Carried l?nanimous 8:21 P. M. Selectman 51i. Ferguson stoves to take up Article. 4, offer- ing the following: Article 4. Voled : That the sum al` 1.200.f10 he transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund to the Sewer Construction Sundry Streets Aecount. Carried TTnanialously 8:22 P.M. Selectman lir. Ferguson moves to take up Article 5, offer- ing the following: Article 5. Voted : Tliat, the sum of : 4,000.00 he transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the account for Pub- lic Works, Tabor, Material and Other Expenses to be expend- ed by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under the Works Progress Administration within the 'I'own. Carried Unanimous 8:23 P. M. Selectman .Sir. Ferguson rooves to take up Article (i, offer- ing the following: Article G. Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be author- ized to install a water 100111, not less than six incites in diam- eter and subject to the usual guaranty or the assessment of betterments, in the following street: .\Vachusett Drive, from the present end at Fair Oaks Drive, a distance of approximately 350 feet. Carried 1-nanimously S:21 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 131 Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Article 10, offer- ing the following: Article 10. Voted: That the sum of $1,749.81 be transferred' from the Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace Sewer Construc- tion Account to the Sewer Assessment Fund. Carried Unan- imously 8:25 P. M. Selectman A[r. Ferguson moves to take up Article 11, of- fering the following: Article 11. Voted: That the sum of $1,OOO.00 be transfer- red from the Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund to the Westview Cemetery Maintenance Account. Carried Unanimous 8:2.) 1'. M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Article 8, ofEer- in.g the following: Article 8. Voted; That the Town erect a new High School Building, and that for the purpose of financing its construc- tion and to enable the Town to secure the henelits of the joint resolution of Congress known as the Emergency Relief Appro- priation Act. of 1935 the Town appropriate 1.11e sum of $+300,000.- 00 if such construction is approved by the Emergency Finance Board and the Governor of Massachusetts and the proper fed- eral authorities have approved a grant therefor of federal money, as provided in Chapter 366 of the Acts of 1933 as amended by Chapter 404 of the Acts of 1935, and that for the purpose of meeting the said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby,is authorized to borrow the sum of $190,000.00, and to issue: bonds or notes of the Town therefor, under authority of and hi accordance with the provisions of said statute, said bonds or notes 1•o be pay- able in not more than twenty years at such term and maximum rate of interest as may be fixed by the Emergency Finance Board. All moneys received by way of grant from the Federal Gov - eminent on account, of this project shall be applied first to meet the cost of construction thereof (including preliminary expenses), and any balance thereof sha.11 be applies] to payment of the loan herein authorized. The Selectmen are hereby aut.11orized and directed to ac- cept on behalf of the Town, for use in carrying out such pro - 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ject a Federal Grant of money- pursuant to the Emergency Re- lief Appropriation Act of 1935, and a Committee of seven whose appointment by the moderator is hereby authorized to proceed with the construction of said project and enter into all neces- sary and proper contracts and agreements in respect thereto, all subject to applicable Federal regulation; and the said Com- mittee is authorized to do all other acts and things necessary or convenient for obtaining said grant, for leaking said loan and for constructing said project. Mr. Houghton, Chairman of School Committee, oilers ex- planations. Mr. E. L. Morgan speaks. Air. F. Fischer rises for point of order. Moderator rules speaker not in order. 1Vir. A. E. Rowse, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, states Appropriation Committee not in favor. Mr. F. Chamberlain moves indefinite postponement. On a. voice vote indefinite postponement was declared car- ried by the Moderator 9 :02 P. M. The decision questioned, a standing vote was taken with the following results: i,,s 20 41 Tellers Madel icon Clark Sarano No 11 31 23 69 65 Indefinite postponement carried 9 :08 P. M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson stoves to take up Article 7, offer- ing the following: Article 7. Voted: That the Town construct a sanitary sew- er and storm water drain, the drain to be constructed from Hayes Lane, through private Iands along Vine Brook to Vine Brook Road, and the sewer to be constructed from Hayes Lane through private lands along Vine Brook and its south branch to the junction of the relocated north branch, thence through private ]ands to Bendall Road, and in Kendall Road to Grape - pine Avenue; thence in Grapevine Avenue to its junction with REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 133 -Waltham Street, and for the purpose of financing the construc- tion of the same and to enable the Town to secure the benefits of the joint resolution of Congress known as the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, there be appropriated the sunt of 170.000.00, if such construction is approved by the Emergency Finance Board and the Governor of Massachusetts and the proper federal authorities have approved a grant there - for of federal money as provided in Chapter :ififi of the Acts of 11) 13 as amender[ by Chapter 404- of the Acts of 1935 and that for the purpose of meeting part of said appropriation the treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is au- thorized to borrow the sum of $109,000.00, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, rurrler authority of and in ac- cordance with the provisions of said statute. said Bonds or notes to be payable in not more than twenty years ai such term and maximum rate of interest as may be fixed In the Emer- gency Finance Board. Al] moneys received by way of grant from the Federal Gov- ernment on Account Or this project shall be applied first to meet the cost of Construction thereof (including preliminary expenses), and any balance thereof shall be applied to payment of the loam herein authorized. The Selectmen are hereby authorized and directed to ac- cept art behalf of the 'I'mvn. for use in carrying out such a. pro- ject a Federal Grant of money pursuant to the Emergency Re- lief Appropriation Act of 1935, and the Selectmen are author- ized to proceed with the construction of said project and enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements in re- spect thereto, aI1 ,subject to atpplira.ble Federal regulations; and the Selectmen are authorized to do all other acts and things necessary or convenient for obtaining said grant, for making said loan, and for constructing said project. Mr. A. E. Rowse, Chairman of Appropriation Committtee, speaks hi favor. Speakers Farnham, Richards, Sarano. Stand- ing vote taken as follows. Yes 20 40 19 79 Lost 9:22 P. M. Tellers 1l [addison Clark Sarano No 4 23 15 42 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mr. L. Farnham moves for reconsideration of Article 8. By voice vote same wa.s declared lust 9:23 P. M. Selectman lllr. Ferguson proves for indefinite postpone- ment of Article 9. Carried Unanimous 9:25 P.M. I)r. Shannon moves Article 7 be re -considered. By voice vote same was declared lost 9 :2G P. M. Moved by Selectnra.n Mr. Ferguson the meeting be dissolv- ed. Carried Unanimous 9:27 P. M. A true Record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROL.L, 'row72 Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 135 TOWN WARRANT CO\rMONWEILTH OF MASSACTIUSETTS MTDDLFSEX, 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 l.he Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in sa 91 town, (Pereeint One, ADAMS SCHOOL; Precinct Two, Three and Four, ('ARI' MEMORIAL HALL) on Monday-, the eight- eenth day of November, A. D., 1935, at twelve o'clock, Noon, then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To choose by ballot the following town officers: One Tax Collector to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1936; One Seleetma.n to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1936; One Selectman to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1937. REFERENDUM PETITION Question Number 1. To vote upon the following question presented to the voters at large by the Selectmen, pursuant to a petition for a referendum upon a vote rejecting a measure at the Special Town .Meeting held on October 21, 1935: Article 7 Voted: That the Town construct a sanitary sewer and storm water drain, the drain to be constructed from Hayes Lane, through private lands along Vine Brook to Vine Brook 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Road, and the sewer to be constructed from Hayes Lane through private lands along Vine Brook and its south branch to the junction of the relocated north branch, thence through private lands to Kendall Road, and in Kendall Road to Grape- vine Avenue; thence hi [Grapevine Avenue to its junction with Waltham Street, and for the purpose of financing the construc- tion of the same and to enable the Town to secure the benefits of the joint resolution of Congress known as the Euu;rgency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, there be appropriated the sum of 1.70,0041.00, if such construction is approved by the Emergency Finance Board and the Governor of Massachusetts and the proper federal authorities have approved a grant there- for of federal money as provided in Chapter 366 of the Acts of 1933 as amended by Chapter 404 of the Acts of 1935 and that for the purpose of meeting part of said appropriation the treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is au- thorized to borrow the sum of ,fi100,0€ 0.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town tlrcrefor, tinder authority of and in ac- cordance with the provisions of said statute, said bonds or notes to be nayable in not more lgan twenty- rears at such term and marimum rate Of ilnterest as may be fixed by the Emergency Finance Board. All moneys received by way of grant from the Federal Government ou arconnt of this project, shall be applied first to meet the cost of construction thereof (ineluding preliminary expenses), and any balance thereof shall be applied to pay- ment of the loan Herein authorized. The Selectmen are hereby- authorized and directed to ac- cept on behalf o1' the Town, for use in currying out such pro- ject a Federal Grant of money pursuant to the Emergency Be- lief Appropriation Act of 1935, and the Selectmen are author- ized to proceed with the ccsnstruciion. of said project and enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements in re- spect thereto, all subject to applicable Federal regulations: and the Selectmen are authorized to do all other acts and things necessary or convenient for obtaining said .•-•„s grant, for making said Ioan, and for constructing • NO said project. ..�.._.�.._ C REFERENDUM PETITION Question No. 2. 'I'o vote upon the following question pre- sented to the voters at large by the Selectmen, pursuant to a REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 137 petition for a referendum upon a vote rejecting- a :treasure at the Special Town Meeting held on October 21, 1935: Article 8 Voted : That the Town erect a new High School building and that for the purpose of financing its construction and to enable the town to secure the benefits of the joint resolution of Congress known as the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1.935, the 'Town ,appropriate the stun of $300,000.00 and if such construction is approved by the Emergency Finance Board and the Governor of Massachusetts, autd the proper Fed- eral authorities have approved a grant therefor of federal. money:, as provided in Chapter 300 of the Acts of 1933 as amend- ed by Chapter 404 of the Acts of 1935, and that for the purpose of meeting, the said appropriation the treasurer, with the ap- prova] of the Selectmen he and he hereby is authorized to bor- row the ,sum of $190,000.00, and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor ander authority of and in accordance with the provisions of said statute, said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than twenty years at such terra and maximum rate of interest as may he fixed by the Emergency Finance 13oa.rd. All money's received by way of grant from the Federal Government on account of this project shall be applied first to meet the cost of construction thereof (including preliminary expenses), and any balance thereof shall be applied to payment of the loan herein anti orized. YES NO I I The Selectmen are hereby: authorized and directed to ac- cept on behalf of the Town, for use in carrying out such pro- ject a Federal Grant of money pursuant to the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, and a Committee of seven whose appointment by the Moderator is hereby authorized, is autltorized to proceed with the construction of . said project and enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agree- ments in respect thereto, all subject to applicable Federal reg- ulations; and the said Committee is authorized to do all other acts and things necessary or convenient for obtaining saki grant, for making said loan, and for constructing said project. 13s TOWN OF LEXINGTON REFERENDUM PETITION Question No. 3. To vote upon the following question pre- sented to the voters at large by the Selectmen, pursuant to a petition for a. referendum upon a vote rejecting a measure at the Special Town Meeting held on October 21, 1935: Article 9 Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalt' of the Town to take by eminent domain Plot B and adjoining parcel of land known as the John E. Mut- liken property as shown on a plan of the Mttlliken Estate so- called as a site for aa, future school building and for other appro- trriate school purposes and for al park, playground or recrea- tion center, said parcel of land being bounded and described as follows: "Beginning at a. point in the northwesterly side litre of Waltham Street, said point being south 55° -'ll' west anal dis- tant 0.2.8 feet from an autgIe point in said northwesterly side line of Waltham Street, said point of beginning being in the dividing line between the properties of Milliken and Ryder; thence running northwesterly along said dividing line about 50S feet lo a. point; thence running northeasterly- about 57$ feet 1.o a point; thence running southeasterly about Ei23 feet to a stone bound ; thence running southwesterly along a brook- about rookabout 119 feet to a point; thence running southwesterly* about 387 feet. to a point: thence running southeasterly- 235.47 feet to a point in the northwesterly- side line of Waltham Street; thence running southwesterly along said northwesterly side line of Waltham S.treet by !wo courses 10!) feet to the point of bcgnning, containing about 8.4 acres." :And Further, V'oled: That the Town appropriate and transfer from the Excess and Deficiency account T --I F.s the suss of -rive hundred Dollars 0;50100) for the NO j above purpose. The polls; will be open a1: 12:00 Noon 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 second day- of December, 1935, at. 8:00 1'. 1L, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined ex- REPORT OF TOWN CJLFRK 139 elusively by the town meeting members, in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1921) and subject to the referendum provided for by section eight of said chapter. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector to pay over to the Town Treasurer his collections daily. Article 4-. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a slum of money from the Park Department: appropriation to be used for labor and materials on public works and for 011ier expens- es in connection therewith to be expended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under the Works Piogess Adminis- tration within the Town. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Se- lectmen to instal street lights in I]te following unaccepted streets: (lntlool: Thrive, Rockville Avenue. Article li. To see it the Town will vote to transfer 0 stun o1' money from surplus funds to the Tax Collector and Town CoIlectoY's account. Article t. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from surplus funds to the )flections and Registra- tions Account And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By - Laws of the Town. Hereof, fail not and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings, thereon, to the Town. Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. (riven under our hands, at Lexington, this fifth day of November. A. 1)., 1935. C1I,1RLEs E. FERGUSON '«TILLIA- L G. POTTER JOHN A. LYONS clectn en of .Lexington. 140 TOWN OF LEXINGTON November 12th, 1935. To TFIE 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 salve to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PA'I` icrc J. M uutur, Constable of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK SPECIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 18, 1935 141 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows: PRECINCT ONE D Charles J. Dailey D Bartlett J. Harrington R George E. Foster 11 Alfred Hayward D Harold H. klacGilvray .. R DeTrafford Smith D George F. Stygles R Arthur W. Hughes Warden Inspector Inspector Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller PRECINCT TWO R Victor Harmon Warden R Clifford W. Pierce Inspector D Randall Richards Inspector D John H. Dacey Clerk R Harry G. Frost Teller D Edward McGrory Teller R Elizabeth Nourse Teller D Jesse E. Condinho Teller H *William S. Bramhall Teller • Eiected by Van.en. PRECINCT THREE R Fletcher Taft R Fred TulIar D Charles E. Moloy, Jr. D Timothy Kinneen R Esther Graham D John J. McCormick R Edward B. O'Connor D Henry Meade 1) *John Corcoran R *Mark L. Dodd Warden Inspector - Inspector Clerk Teller Teller' Teller Teller Teller Teller 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT FOUR R Howard Custance Warden R William E. Mulliken Inspector D Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Inspector D Frank Maguire Clerk 1) James J. Waldron Teller R Charles P. McEnroe Teller R Carl Hauck Teller D Lillian R. Kearns Teller * Elected by Wo rrl en. The polls were declared open in each Precinct at 12 :00 Noon and remained open in each Precinct until eight 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 111 envelopes, seal- ed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused bal- lots, delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The total registration of voters was I.S0(i, ( Four Thou- sand, Eight Hundred Sia,) Precinct 1— Total Seventy -Four, Precinct 2 — Total Seventy -Three - Precinct 3 — Total Ninety -Nine. Precinct 4— Total Sixty. uutnber nutnher number number of voters: of voters: of voters: of voters: Twelve Hundred Eleven Hundred Eleven Hundred Eleven Hundred The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1—Ballots cast: 8S2 (Eight hundred eighty-two) Precinct 2 — Ballots cast: 822 (Eight hundred twenty-two) Precinct 3 — Ballots cast: 833 (Eight hundred thirty-three) Precinct 4—Ballots cast: 731 (Seven hundred 'fifty-one) Total vote cast.: 3,233, (Three. Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-eight.) REPORT OF TOWN CLERK SELECTMAN FOR UNEXPIRED TERM MARCH -1937 143 144 TOWN OF LEXINGTON QUESTION NO.3 Prec. 1 Pree. 2 Prec.3 Pree.4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Total Archibald R. Giroux .... 388 489 444 332 1653 Yes 212 238 243 220 873 Charles E. Nichols,, Jr. 95 93 107 106 409 No 417 421 433 346 1617 James E. Spellman 303 189 241 265 998 Blanks 253 163 197 185 798 Blanks 93 46 41 48 228 T _ Total 882 822 833 751 3288 Total 882 822 833 751 3288 SELECTMAN FOR UNEXPIRED TERM MARCH -1936 Proc. 1 Pree. 2 fret:. 3 Prec. 4 Total Philip M. Clark 330 438 410 335 1513 James, Irwin, Jr. 339 63 106 99 607 Helen C. Whittemore 169 267 249 248 933 Blanks 44 54 68 69 235 Total 882 822 833 751 3288 COLLECTOR OF TAXES FOR UNEXPIRED TERM MARCH -1936 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Free. 4 Total Clayton F. Beach 41 29 49 47 166 Eugene T. Buckley 219 147 201 190 757 John E. Gilcreast 187 252 227 127 793 Daviel Kidd 93 3 53 1 102 James A. Moakley 77 21 21 18 137 William S. Scannnan • 252 361 322 360 1295 Clifford W. Pierce 1 1 Blacks 13 9 7 3 37 Total 832 822 333 751 3288. QUESTION NO. 1 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec_ 3 Prec. 4 Twat. Yes 277 320 278 239 1114 No 369 339 371 319 1398 Blanks 236 163 184 193 776 Total 882 822 832 751 3288 QUESTION NO. 2 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 I 'roe, 3 Prec. 4 Total Yes 259 269 236 273 1037 No 443 429 446 354 1672 Blanks 180 I24 151. 124 579 Total 852 822 833 751 3288 A true record, Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 145 ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING D1c1MBLR 2, 1935 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at S:12 P. M. There were 122 Town Meeting Members present. The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting, until further reading was waived. Unanimous 8 :13 P. M. The Town Clerk read the Officers return of the warrant. Article 2. Selectman Mr. 'Ferguson tnovecl that Article 2 be taken up. Mr. Rowse Chairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee presented his report for the meeting, which was ap- proved as presented and voted to be placed 011 file. Unanimous 8 :14 P.M. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO THE VOTERS OF LEXINGTON In submitting this report the School Committee urges every voter to give careful consideration to the referendum re- lative to the proposed new High School Building, and mark his or her ballot in accordance with his desire. Do not ignore the question, because there is a strong probability that a Govern- ment Grant can yet be obtained, and the town authorities will be governed by the result of the balloting. When we brought this matter before the Town Meetings, we believed that the Federal Grant would cover 45% of the entire 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON cost, but it nov seems apparent that on such a building es- timated to cost 1x:100,0011, we can expect only •I 120,000 of Gov- ernment funds. (.)I1 this basis, the town will have to finance $180,000. The article on the ballot provides for an expenditure of only 3)(L(100 which is the flare cost of a. building of the pro- posed size, so if the decision of the voters is favorable to a new building, it will be liecessa.ry for the town to vote an addition- al !'*40,001I to cover the cost of land, sewer, wafer pipes„ road- way and drain, and some incidental expenses. Probably there would he no advantage in seeking a Chant for this adililional work, but assnnre.tha-t 11te town would borrow a total of $2211,- 000. To relive this, both principal and interest, over a period of ten rears, plus the a.ddell cost o1" maintaining such 0 build- ing, would cost the towns annually as follows: Principal rlIlumnt $22,000.00 Interest at 2% 2,420.00 14TaIntenauce 5,00Q00 Total $29,420.00 or 010111..$11.47 per thousand on the tax rate. This would pro- vide a .Junior Higli School building accommodating 5O0 pupils, and so constructed os to permit wings or additions if needed. We 01'0 told that there will bre some unavoidable wasteful- ness incidental lo putting up a building with Cvern-merit aid, and that the net gain to t110 t4)wel will be �`j.)0,000 rather than S120.0(3) which is the full a111001t of the expected (brant. liven so, we feel that :x610,000 is a considerable saving on a w:140,111111 project. '1'o summarize) briefly the reasons for bringing this matter before the town, it is the feeling of the School Committee that, WITHOUT ANY O]TT-OV-TOWN l'I'I'1LS, we could 1101 post- pone building beyond 1938. The report of the Appropriation Committee indicated that, in 1938, we might expect 011 enroll- ment of 1080 0f our own pupils in high School. We 410 not dis- agree with 1]ieir method of arriving al. that figure, as far as it goes, but we do feel that, since the tears covered by their graph, an increased tendency for pupils to remain in Senior High School through the entire three year course has been plainly shown, and will continue. * Ta.king that into consideration, and also the fact that, for the best interests of the pupils, one opporinmity class should be REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 147 housed in the High School Building, we believe that we should figure on an enrollment oC not less than 1143 pupils in 1938, and even a. larger number during 1030 and 10:17. The present building is not a proper building for more than 1100 pupils. Further than that, we believe that Lexington ►vitt have a steady growth again, beginning in the near futnre, and that now is the time to think about it. A normal growth would increase our High School enrollment at the rale of 25 or 30 pupils per year. We could temporarily postpone building by dismissing all or part of the 220 pupils from Bedford and Bnrliugion, but if we do that and have to put up a building in 1038 or there- abouts, we shall keenly regret having lost those out-of-town pupils who now pa} us $20.000 a year more than it costs 115 to include them in our schools. Is it not then, good business to build at this time, retain our out -or -town pupils, and accept Froin our Federal Government. an outright gilt of *t00.000? Respectfully submitted, MARGARET G. T.u-'T FREDERIc l., FrscII1.1{ RANDALL B. Horclrr(N School (Yo)rE11littec. * In support of our position We quote the following from a report just subinitlerl to the Town of Wellesley. This study was made by national authorities, and had particularly to deal with future trends of High School enrollrmnts:— There is a nation-wide tendency for students to remain in High School for the full three years, and even for one or more post-gra.dnaie years where the authorities and school budgets permit. Few believe that this situation will be greatly changed even with the corning of better business and industrial condi- tions. Estimations of Senior High School enrollments must, therefore, be based on retention percentages that have: not yet: been reached." 148 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE November 0th, 10:_15. TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Your Appropriation Committee begs to stake the following report with reference to the questions which are being sub- mitted to a referendum and which will appear on the ballot at the special town meeting to be held on Monday, November 1Sth, The questions which involve the proposed building of a new school, the purchase of land for the school building and the con- struction ofa.sanitarysewer and storm water drain were brought up at a special town meeting held October 21st and all of the projects were rejected by vote or your town meeting members. A. Referendum Petition was thereafter filed which requires that the questions he submitted to the registered voters of the town. Alt voters are urged to vote oo-each, question, so that rr definite decision may be .secured with reference to the proposed projects. The grants by the Federal Government have for the present been rescinded but if two-thirds of the voters register them- selves in favor of the school project or of the sewer and drain project the project, or projects, will be re -submitted to the gov- ernment authorities and there is still a possibility that the fed- eral grants will be allowed. A cross against the word "Yes" will record the voter in favor of the project and a cross against the word "No" will record the voter as opposed to the project. QUESTION NO. 1 Article 7—Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Drain from Hayes Lane to Vine Brook Road Your Appropriation Committee reported in favor of this project at the Town Meeting held October 21st but the project was rejected by the Town Meeting _Members by a vote of 79 in favor to 42 opposed. To be accepted the project required a two- thirds vote which was not secured. On account of possible legal difficulties, your Appropria- tion Committee now reports as being opposed to the project. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK QUESTION NO. 2 Article 8 --New High School Building 149 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON School Year Graded School High School Shrinkage Pupils Pupils in pct. Your Appropriation Committee reported in opposition to 1920-21 957 this project at the Town Meeting held October 21st and the 21-22 980 project was rejected by the Town Meeting 'Members on a mo - 22 -23 1002 lion for indefinite postponement by a vote of 69 in favor to 65 opposed. 23-24 1026 24-25 1086 Your Appropriation Committee again records itself as be- 25-26 1090 ing opposed to this project for substantially the same reasons— -- as were previously given, namely— 26-27 1157 27-28 1200 1. Because present enrollment figures in the Lex- 28-29 I263 ington graded schools show that there should be no need of additional HighSchool accommodations to take29-30 1269 care of our Olen pupils for at least six years. The Ap- 30-31 1351 propriation Committee stands ready to recommend31-32 1352 additional construction as soon as the need is proven to take care of Lexington pupils. 32-33 1332 33-34 1341 High School Enrollment as Forecast by Graded School 34-35 1347 Enrollment Six Years in Advance 35-36 I305 Compare total Graded School Enrollment in any year with High School 36-37 Enrollment six years later — note the shrinkage rate, and use 37-38 that rate to forecast future High School enrollment. 38-39 39-40 40.41 41-42 716 25.0% 777_ 20.0 804 19.8 832 19.0 889 10.3 936 14.7 959 17.1 \ 997 16.9 1034 18.1 1042 17.8 1101 Est. Av. 18,47% \1101 Est. \1056 Est. \1093 Est. 1098 Est. 1064 Est. School Dept. estimated capacity of present building, 1100. In the preparation of the chart which is presented, actual figures have been used and the normal growth of •School pop- ulation experienced in Lexington for the past ten years has been taken into consideration. 2. Because very heavy bonded indebtedness is corning due in the next four years as follows: 1936 $118,000.00 1938 $97,000.00 1037 106,000.00 1019 95,109.00 TIEI'ORi'l' 05' TOWN CLERK Some bond issues are generally made each year and these figures will be increased as these bond is- sues are made. :1. because of apparent urgent need of very large a.ud costly surer, drainage and fire house construe - holt in the immediate future. 4. Because of a constant increase in the appro- priations required for Publicelfare and compulsory benefits, the appropriations having already increased from the sear 10:10 to the year 19:;5 as follows: 1930 $12,200.00 1933 $25,575.00 1931 21,153.23 1934 64,011.14 I912 44,246.67 1915 73,050,00 151 Considerable emphasis has been placed by the School Cort- mittee 011 the profit derived front the accu►untodatioo of out- of-town pupils ;nod the Appropriation Committee appreciates that some profit is now derived from this source. because of the probable decrease in the enrollment of Lexington pupils -in our 1Iiglh School from 1937 on, at least the out -of -toren pu- pils from. Bedford could be accommodated. Bedford pupils rep- resent. 4:S.4',1 of time total number of out-of-town pupils and therefore the Town of Le'ington would continue to secure al- most one-half of time present profit derived from this 5011904'. Total Estimated Cost of School — :x340,00.00 Building and Equipment $267,000.00 Preliminary expense 1,000.00 Land (estimated) 13,000.00 Engineering and Architectural Fees and Ex- penses 19,500.00 Legal Fee,, Overhead, etc. 4,000.00 15,000.00 10.000.00 5,000.00 Sewer Construction 3,000.00 Surface Drainage 2,500.00 Grading and Extra Foundation Sewer Water Less Federal Grant $340,000.00 120,002.03 Cost to Lexington $220,000.00 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Under Federal Grants, building costs are estimated to be 15% more than normal and this would amount to about $40,- 000. Tlie total saving to our Town would therefore only amount to about $90,000, and accordingly it is estimated that the Federal Grant would amount to only 26.5% of the total cost of the project and the cost to the town would be 73.5%. QUESTION NO. 3 Article 9—Land for High School Building Your Appropriation Committee reported in opposition to this land taking at the Town Meeting held October 21st. After the indefinite postponement of the High School Building pro- ject by the Town Meeting Members it was also voted to in- definitely postpone action on the land taking. Your Appropriation Committee being still opposed to the construction of a new High School building at this time again records itself as opposed to the land taking. Respectfully submitted, A. EDWARD 1{OWSF, Chairman (Ui oin;m? W. BUTTERS HAROLD G. BOWEN RAYMOND L. WHITE A. R_1NDALL SOUERP.ERG GEOGRE 141. HYNES ALLEN W. R CKER HASK14 LL. REED Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington.. REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Lexington; Mass., November 25, 1935. The Appropriation Committee snakes the following report with reference to the articles contained in the Town Warrant REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 153 dated November 5, 1935, calling for a special town meeting to be held December 2, 1935. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town, and to appoint other Committees. The Appropriation Committee makes no recommendation under this article. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector to pay over to the Town Treasurer his collections daily. The Appropriation Committee recommends favorable ac- tion on this article. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sura of money from the Park Department appropriation to be used for labor and materials on public works and for other expens- e:, in connection therewith to be expended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under the Works Progess Admin- istration within the Town. The Appropriation Committee recommends the appropria- tion of the aunt of $1,100.00 for labor and materials on public works and other expenses in connection therewith to be ex- pended by the Selectmen for the aid of persons employed under the 'Works Progress Administration within the Town, and fur- ther recommends that this sunt of $1,100.00 be transferred front Available Funds in the Park Department appropriation. In connection with this recommended transfer of funds the attention of the Town Meeting Members is called to the An- nual Report of the Appropriation Committee for the year 1935 with reference to the Parks and Playgrounds appropriation, sante appearing on page fifteen of the report. The Appropria- tion Committee in this annual report stated as follows : "°Iiie]uded in other expenses is an item of $1.,100.00 for preparing and completing a skating arca in the Center Playground. The labor to be furnished as an E. lt. A. project and the expense of $1,100.00 to cover necessary materials and rna.chinery hire." 154 TOWN OF 11F.7[NGTO The Board of Selectmen has advised the Appropriation Couuuittee that. they have been unable to clo the work on the skating area and that therefore the :nnount of $','1,100.00 wade available in the Park Department appropriation has not been expended. The balance remaining unexpended in the Turk De- partment appropriation would on December 31st be trans- ferred by the Town Accountant to the 1935 Revenue Account, and in order that this money may be retained as Available Funds after December 31st it is desired to transfer the funds to the aeeonut for Labor and Materials on Public Works, it being understood that the money is to be used I'or the prepar- ing and completing of a skilling area. Article 5. '1`o see if the 'Down will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install street lights in the following- unaccepted streets: Outlook Drive and Rockville Avenue. '1']ie Appropriation Committee recommends favorable ac- t ion on this article. Article G. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sunt of money* from surplus funds to lite Tax Collector and Town Collector's account. Ilnder this article the. Appropriation Committee recom- mends that the snip of ;1,204.95 be appropriated and trans- ferred from the Excess and 1)eficiency Account. T]iis additional suns of money has been requested by the Tax Collector to be used principally for the purchase of an adding machine, a billing macltiue, printing an additional sup- ply of tax bilis and demands, postage, and bond expense. 'It may be stated that the newly elected Collector of Taxes must send out bills or demands on all of the open accounts and this involves an added expense for printing and postage. On ac -- count of the death of former Collector Earle, the Selectmen found it necessary to appoint a temporary collector, and a bond had to be secured at an expense of $108.79. The newly elected Tax Collector upon taking office had to also file a bond at an expense of $250.00. The added expense for printing and postage is estimated at $370.00 and the cost of the adding ma- chine is given as ,$230.00 with the cost of the billing machine $237.50. lt; is understood that if the Collector is permitted to secure this modern equipment for his office that he will be able REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 155 to eliminate the expense which has been incurred in the past for extra clerical hire. Article 7. To see if. the Town will vote to transfer a sural of money from surplus funds to the Elections and Registra- tions Account. tinder this article the Appropriation Committee recom mends that the sum of 1037.29 be appropriated and trans- ferred from the Excess and i)eficiency Account. This additional money for the Elections and Registrations Department is rcuircd on account of the special election which was held on November 18.111. The principal items of ex- pense is reporters by the Board of Registrars as $311.00 for election officers' salaries, $1715.00 for voting lists and :35.00 for ballots. The balance of added funds which are required is made up of small items. Respectfully submitted, A. EDWARD RowsE, Chairman HASKELL REED HAROLn G. BOWEN A. RANDALL SODERRERG GEORGE W. BaalrER.s RAYMOND L. WHITE GEORGE M. IIYNES ALLEN W. Iii:CKER rlpjaropriation Coannfittee of the 'l'ou-n of Lexington. Article 3. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moved to take up Ar- ticle 3, presenting the following: Voted: That the Town authorize the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector to pay over to the Town Treasurer his col- lections daily. Question by Mr, Farnham if same was in order under the By -Laws of the Town, under Artiele 14, Section 1. Mr. _Nichols suggests if better to have vote read instructed instead of authorize. Mr. Lamont moves vote be amended to read instructed in- stead of authorize. 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Moderator rules same not in order. Mr. Farnham asks 1'or opinion of the Town Counsel, who replies same would apply for now, lint later may have to be changed in the Town By- Laws. Motion as presented carried unanimously 8:18 P. M. Article 4. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves 10 take up Ar- ticle 4, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of $1,100.00 be transferred from the Tars: Department appropriation to lie used for labor and ma- terials and other expenses for the aid of pet sons employed un- der the Works Progress Administration within the Town, the money to he expended for the construction of a skating area at the ('en(er Playground. Carried_ unanimously 8:20 P.M. Article 5. Selectman Mr. Ferguson Moves to take up Ar- ficle :i, offering the following: Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to install street tights on the following unaccepted streets: Outlook Drive, Carried nnaaainlously 8:21 P. M. Rockville Avenue. Carried arnanimously 8:21 I'. M. Article 6. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Ar- ticle 6, offering the following: Voted: That the Sural of .5l.114,95 be transferral from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the account for the Tax Collector and the Town Collector for the maintenance of the Tax Collector's and Town Collector's ollice for the balance of the year 1035. Carried unanimously 8:23 P. M. Voted: That the sum of . 150.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the account for the Tax Col- lector and ']'own Collector for the binding of records in the office of the Tax Collector and Town Collector. Carried unan- imously 8 :24 P. M. Article 7. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moves to take up Ar- ticle 7, offering the following: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 157 Voted: That the sunt of $537.211 be transferred front the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Elections and Registra- tion Account, Carried unanimously 8:25 P. M. .Motion made and unanimously carried meeting be dis- solved. 8 :26. P. M. A true record: Attest: JAMES J. CtRROLL, TOW)/ Clea.. COPY OF ARTICLE 27, OF \\TARIt ANT DATED JULY 9, 1935 Article 27. To see if the 'Town will vote to amend the Lex- ington Zoning By -Law as follows: 13y inserting after Section 3, C. 1 1)istric:is, Paragraph 31, a new paragraph which shall read as follows: "30 (a). Upon the easterly side of Pleasant Street, beginning at :a, point 100 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike extending 150 feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet throughout." 158 TOWN OF T.FXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING JULY 22, 1935 Article 27. Selectman Mr. Ferguson stoves to take up Ar- ticle 27, Mr. Duffy, Chairman of Planning Board, offers the following: Voted : That. the Town amend the Lexington Zoning By - Law as follows: By inserting after Section 3, C. 1 Districts, Paragraph 30, a new paragraph which shall read as follows: "30 (a) Upon the easterly side of Pleasant Street begin- ning at a point 100 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike extending 150 feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet throughout." A rising vote to amend the Lexington Zoning By -Law taken as follows: In FaVVr 25 44 31 100 Carried 10 :38 P. M. Tellers Johnson Mayo Locke Negative 4 7 0 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 159 Lexington Massachusetts. September 19th, 1935. I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, of the Town of Lexing- ton, Massachusetts, do hereby certify 1.hat the above is a true and exact copy of Article 27, of Warrant dated .July 9th, 1935, and vote of Article 27, as passed at a Special Town Meeting held July 22nd, 1035, nn1 as same appears of record. JAM ES J. CARROI.I., 1'owir- ('lerk. October 18, 1935. The foregoing amendment to Zoning By -Law is hereby ap proved. PAUL A. I )EVER, Atttorn ey Central. 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK January 2, 1036. To THE 1l0Nroa.AfLE BOARD Or SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHuswerS Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department, for the year 1935, covering licenses issued and fees collected : Number of male dog licenses issued 609, void 2, total 607 CL $2.00 each $1,214.00 Number female dog licenses issued 104 ' $5.00 ea. 520.00 Number Spayed dog licenses issued 179 g 2.00 ea. 358.00 Number Breeders licenses issued 3r�li 25.00 ea. 75.00 2,167.00 Duplicates and transfer licenses issued 1.95 $2,168.95 Resident Citizen Fishing licenses issued: 111 void 3 total 108 C' $2.00 $216.00 Resident Citizen Hunting licenses issued: 139 void 2 total 137 g $2.00 274.00 Resident Citizen Sporting licenses issued: 55 void 1 total 54 g $3.25 175.50 Resident Minor and Female licenses issued 35 cr $1,25 43,75 Resident Citizen Trapping licenses issued 6 g 5.25 31.50 Resident Minor Trapping licenses issued 1 @ 1.25 1.25 Resident Duplicate licenses issued 1 g .50 .50 $743.50 Resident Citizen Sporting licensesissued free 10 As per General By -Laws, Town. of Lexington, Article 17, Section 2, the following fees collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer, for 1935: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 161 Marriages $218.00 Mortgages recorded 183,16 Mortgages Discharged 5.50 Certificates Certified 17.03 Pole location certificates 19,50 Miscellaneous 3.50 Town Books (Persons over 20 years of age)6,75 Total $453,44 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BIRTHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1935 Whole number recorded, 105 JANUARY Date Name Parents 9 Harold Eric Peterson William B. and Mabel M. (Whiting) Peterson 10 Donald William Roberts Wilbur and Willena (Irwin) Roberts 11 Richard .Arthur Tyler Harold and Erika F (Schrieber) Tyler 11 Thomas Anthony Carroll John H. and Loretta M. (I ecuyer) Carroll 12 Donald Lindsey Smith Harold Charles Sr. and Elsie Edith (Blinn) Smith 15 Anne Marie Johansen William Henry and Helen (Mahoney) Johansen 22 -- --- Maragiogiio Baldi and Anna (Vitale) Maragioglio FEBRUARY 1 Martha Joan Clawson George E. and Andrea (Jefferson) Glawson 6 David Graham Pyle Ivan G. and Helen (Relknap) Pyle 9 Nancy Rowan John Edmund and Margaret Veronica (Holahan) Rowan 14 Louise Shirley Bartlett Homer J. and Gladys C. (Perkins) Bartlett 14 James Valentine McDaid William and Rose (O'Connor) McDaid 15 Donald Longworth Clifford Russell Longworth and Muriel (Brown) Clifford 18 Frank Leslie Stevens, Jr. Frank Leslie and Catherine T. (O'Keefe) Stevens 20 Stephen Dempsey Osgood John Bradley and Emily Theresa (Dempsey) Osgood 21 Richard Weldon Thorburn, Jr. Richard Weldon and Dorothy Harriet (Nicherson) Thorburn 28 Anna Marie Sgrosso Alberico and Josephine (Cuecinello) Sgrosso REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 163 MARCH 1 Robert Price Milam Robert Price and Elizabeth Cecelia (DeCosta) Milani 1 Janet Mary McElman Clarence E. and Catherine M. (Broderick) McElman 6 Jane Eve Keating James F. and Jane E. (Flynn) Keating 14 Barbara Cornelia Ewing George S. and Doris A. (Scahill) Ewing 24 Patricia Lee Robert C_ and Geraldine F. (Whittier) Lee 24 Fred Clarke Newhall, Jr. Fred C. and Ingrid A. (Whittier) Newhall 26 Charles Bartlett Packard Kenneth G. and Helen (Moakley) Packard 27 Alice Marie LaChance Joseph Arthur and Mary Yvonne (Marcoux) LaChance 31 David Stanley Cullington Herbert S. and Marian Dellmont (Webster) Cullington APRIL 1 Barry Burne Hawkins Basil F. and Gladys Leone (Ramsdell) Hawkins 4 Eugenie Cecile Bolduc Loupret Eugene and Cecile (Bolduc) Loupret 5 Deborah Boyer Norman H. and Marcia (Glidden) Boyer 7 Barbara Jean Rose James Gaspar and Grace Lillian (Higgins) Rose 8 Rose Anne O'Rourke Bernard and Bridget Frances (Phelan) O'Rourke 16 Elton Beckwith McCausland Elton B. and Marguerite (Crabtree) McCausland 16 Nancy Oldford George E. and Julia M. (McAuliffe) Oldford 17 Andrews Carrol Bertrand and Helen M. (Cowan) Andrews 18 George Charles Audick John and Antonia (Laniefsky) Audick 22 Daniel Richard McCormack John J. and Catherine Teresa (Stone) McCormack 27 Meek Leonard and Catherine (Leaf) Meek MAY 3 Martha Jane Rycroft John W. and Grace L. (Day) Rycroft 4 Nancy Harrington Winthrop W. and Lois I. (Potter) Harrington 5 Bartlett Charles Edward and Sonia E, (Swanson) Bartlett 6 Shirley Bernice Barnes George Edward and Bernice (MacDonald) Barnes 8 Thomas Joseph McHugh Patrick J. and Nora (Lane) McHugh: 12 Phyllis Carolyn Shaw John H. and Phyllis C. (Day) Shaw 13 Malcolm LeRoy Charles M. and Mary (Penta) LeRoy 15 Ann Rita Catalano Fortunato and Marie (Toscio) Catalano 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 Judith Harriet Park Shirley Ann Irwin June Wilson Ruth Bonner Daly Jean Frances Webber Patricia Mae Kumer Henry A. and Harriett A. (Mills) Park Janes and Mary T. (Hellmann) Irwin Harold and Claire (Dunbrack) Wilson Robert and Henrietta (Skinner) Daly Ellsworth and Josephine (D'Ang'elo) Webber Frank and Eleanor M. (Swann) Kumer Charles Michael Lehan Charles J. Jr. and Charlotte L. (Kempsey) Lehan 25 Richard Chandler Perry K. and Edith Ronald (Sutherland) Chandler 26 Ann Shirley Lester C. and Edith (Byram) Shirley 27 Dailey John P. and Katherine F. (Day) Dailey 30 Edward Francis Ferry, Jr. Edward F. and Mary Louise (McDonald) Ferry 3l — Caterino Edward and Mildren C. (Ivarson) Caterino JUNE 3 Hannah Marace Hinckley Russell C. and Elvira P. (Dillon) Hinckley 6 Eleanor Jean Timothy James F. and Mary (Hennessy) Timothy 9 David Charles Becker Carl William and Rhoda (Smith) Becker 9 Bernard Joseph Kinneen Timothy and Martha (Barry) Kinneen 18 Catherine Elizabeth Lynch Joseph F. and Margaret (Clegg) Lynch 23 David Francis Hurley Daniel P. Jr. and Ethel L. (Bignotti) Hurley 25 Colwell Leonard and Gladys (Lachey) Colwell 25 Dawn Patricia Rainey Joseph K. and Doris F. (Johnston) Rainey 25 Carolyn Danforth Stone Everett Porter and Anna Carolyn (Danforth) Stone 26 Audrey Jeanne Barker Duncan E. and Jessie M. (McCullough) Barker 26 Kenneth Allen Richard Nutt Henry J. Jr. and Patricia Ann (Russo) Nutt 28 Marie Teresa Munroe Alfonso A. and Margaret E. (Keenan) Munroe 29 Russel Alan Sibley Bertram L, and Edith E. (Budd) Sibley JULY 2 Virge Allan Babcock Virgo and Stephanie A. (Czyzewska) Babcock 4 Ruth Annie Iodice Albert P. and Ruth K. (Doiliver) Iodice 15 Watson Walls Lunt 2nd Arnold W. and Emily R. (Wright) Lunt 19 Patricia Rose Busa Guy and Nellie (Sandelia) Busa 25 Robert Spring Woodbury Robert Smith and Helen Louise (Spring) Woodbury REPORT OF' TOW4 CLERK 160 26 Shirley Ann Borella Samuel A. and Mildred R. (Callahan) Borella 30 Richard Loring Child Loring Cushman and Mabel Frances (Berry) Child 31 Richard Walter Whitney Drew and Millicent (Fogg) Whitney A;)GUST 2 Pauline Ruth Vose William R. and Helen L. (Sturgis) Vase 12 Arthur Holmes Parker 2nd Richard B. and Ruby M. (Stoddard) Parker 16 Mary Ann Pomposo Ralph and Sarah (Genetti) Pomposo 20 Kenneth Pare Harmon Victor H. and Ida (Brown) Harmon 19 Joseph John Yintss Joseph and Martha A. (Kibit) YinLas SEPTEMBER 3 Samuel English, Jr. Samuel and Grace (Boone) English 10 Ronald Gordon Jacobsen Gordon W. and Mildred J. (Armstrong) Jacobsen 17 Maxner Arol E. and Edna (Diliman) Maxner 18 Alan Brenton Wilson John Edward and Edith J. (Henderson) Wilson 29 Frederick Paul McPhilomy John Edward and Esther K, (Blomquist) McthiIomy 30 Barbara Madelyn Vinno Eugene J. and Lillian E. (Bradford) Viano OCTOBER 3 Milton John Smith John Joseph and Lillian M. (Hill) Smith 9 Papen Merrill Y. and EIizabeth (Pickard) Papen 9 Smith Ivan and Grace (Tuttle) Smith 11 Edward Lee Coulton William E. R. and Gertrude M. (Pride) Coulton 22 Rose John and Dorothy F. (Murray) Rose 24 Anthony Rusa John and Anna (Restuecia) Lusa 25 Myers William Edward and Elora A. (Coates) Myers 25 Gragg Charles I. and Mabel (Taylor) Gregg NOVEMBER 1 Deborah Peirce Albert Kimball and Alma (Lear) Peirce 3 James Joseph Redmond James and Mary (Cavagnaro) Redmond 18 Dorothy Ann Ferry John Andrew and Mildred C. (Egan) Ferry 20 Sarah Ann Kraetzer Eugene G. and Martha (Marshall) Kraetzer 24 Muriel Wright Dobson Charles S. E. and Charlotte W.-(Mac]Jonald) Dobson 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON • DECEMBER 4 Nancy Carpenter William Joseph and Ethlyn Ilene (Cole) Carpenter 4 Michael Alexander Pero Michael A. and Mary C. (MacKenzie) Pero 6 Ruth Elynor Beatteay Walter James and Ella (Thurston) Beatteay JAMES J. CARROLL., Town Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK DEATHS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1935 Whole number recorded, 122 Date Name 4 Joseph Iovino 7 Olive Wakefield Whitten 9 Helen Althea Goodwin (nee Hudson) 9 Georgia Etta Blume 12 Fred M. Smith 14 Domenica Ciccolo 14 Thomas Casey, Jr. 18 Sarah Ann Mackechnie 18 George Ammiel Coleman 19 John Vaughan 21 Fred Ellsworth Butters 29 Reube 13. Sherburne 31 Harry Ernest Hill JANUARY Yrs. Mos. lays Birthplace 59 0 0 Italy 87 4 15 Maine 43 5 3 Maine 42 0 0 63 3 25 71 0 5 42 0 0 77 0 0 88 1 10 12 7 27 72 6 21 64 7 17 81 2 14 FEBRUARY 2 Nancy C. Lindstrom 5 Julia M. O'Leary 10 Roy Dahlstrom 10 Charlotte Elizabeth Rowe 13 Esselle (Bacheller) Durant 16 Crace Thompson Green 17 Mary M. Green 19 Ralph W. Taylor 21 Herbert Lawrence Kelly 25 Marion G. Butterick 15 Edith Rimmer Simonds (Durham) 28 John Noyes Morse 1 10 0 S6 0 0 14 2 9 73 7 22 65 0 0 73 2 23 68 9 0 46 4 23 76 2 29 45 5 MARCH Cambridge, Mass. Maine Italy Cambridge, Mass. Roxbury, Mass. Boston, Mass, Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Charlestown, Mass. New York, N. Y. Newton, Mass. Ireland Somerville, Mass. Newburyport, Mass. Whitneysville, Me. Salem, Mass. Russia Yarmouth, Mass. Haverhill, Mass. Boston, Mass. 56 6 13 Chelsea, Mass. 90 10 16 Wayland, Mass. 167 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APRIL 1 Marshall Semonian 5 Gertrude Louise MacLean 6 Matthew Donovan 12 Georgia M. Jackson 20 Howard Purley 20 Leslie Spencer 21 Annie M. Plunkett 23 David Gaddis 30 Alfred Emery Haynes 6 Mary Elizabeth Young 9 Joanna A. Ham 9 David Rogers 10 Mary Rogers 10 Albert A. Burgess 11 Ross 11 Emnia Elwell Davidson 11 Rebecca Berman 17 Nellie Rein (Gill) 20 Rose Alma Morey MacAuley 21 Jeanne Annette Keating 22 Alice K. Cody (Walsh) 31 Edith Arvidson 1 Yestian Beleik 6 Lucie Amelia Howard 10 Katherine Louise Lord 12 Thomas J. Murphy 13 Jennie Franks 14 Leamon Brown 19 .lames Condon 28 Charles F. Langley 28 William A. Sandison 1 Michael Linkow 3 Lillian M. Sefton 5 Nicelette Luongo 10 John F. Egan 20 Virginia Houghton 85 0 9 13 0 6 65 0 0 56 1 25 74 0 0 55 0 0 65 0 0 68 10 0 63 4 7 M AY 61 80 SG 78 03 79 68 63 35 9 2 8 60 13 7 JUNE 43 76 11 70 3 52 5 60 11 44 0 67 1 26 9 50 0 JULY 49 0 71 7 74 8 65 0 10 10 Harpoot, Armenia Medford, Mass. Ireland East Boston, Mass P. E, I., Canada Maine Ireland Ireland Newton, Mass. 5 16 New York 3 24 Sunderland, Mass_ 11 16 P. E. I., Canada 1 24 Halifax, N. S. 7 5 Windsor, N. S. 10 hrs. Woburn, Mass. 6 Charlestown, Mass. Russia Brookline, Mass. 20 North Grafton, Mass. 17 Somerville, Mass. Ireland Dorchester, Mass. Austria. 28 South Acton, Mass. 16 Maine 0 Boston, Mass. 20 Denmark 0 Florida 23 Lexington, Mass. 16 Somerville, Mass. 0 Arlington, Mass. 0 Russia 17 New Brunswick 24 Italy 0 Boston, Mass. 4 Lexington, Mass. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 Annie D. McCarthy 27 Harriet W. Comeau 28 Mary A, Boudreau 67 0 0 Ireland 47 10 16 Cambridge, Mass. 52 0 0 Nova Scotia AUGUST 2 Letitia Maria Otis 3 Joseph Rennie 11 George Somerville McAlpin 13 Elizabeth Ann Reynolds 14 Lewis Grant Ramsdell 14 Annie Flynn 18 Lillian E. Guthrie 20 James A. Brown 22 Patrick Francis Dacey 23 Annie E. Bedell 24 Herbert Leavitt 80 3 28 52 1 28 69 3 1 70 2 19 65 5 0 70 0 0 53 G 9 29 5 0 82 5 4 77 4 11 43 0 0 SEPTEMBER 9 Henry Ward Beecher Cotton 8 Eliza Scholfield 8 Wong Wing Doo 10 Dwight Foster Kilgour 12 Alton Cunningham 12 Christopher Sylvester Ryan 14 Edith G, Francis Cronin 17 Patrick H. Kingsley 18 Otis Lombard 20 Frank Merritt Sheldon 21 Elizabeth A. Milam 26 Ella B. Rollins 28 Mary Compana Faugna 28 Bessie Bell Raymond 29 Albert E. Sampson 70 9 6 69 10 20 60 0 0 72 8 5 67 0 0 62 4 4 53 0 0 60 0 0 70 10 5 70 3 7 58 10 4 79 4 0 73 2 26 42 11 2 62 1 24 OCTOBER 5 William Hall Wentworth 7 Harry Dalby Creighton 8 Elizabeth Luce Bunker 12 Byron Clarence Earle 16 Edgar Boynton McLalan 17 Bentley (Twin) 19 Iabelle Cameron 20 Andrew Hansen 29 Ella Gertrude (Bent) Damon 30 Anna M. Rose 83 0 20 19 9 9 75 4 10 80 8 28 80 2 12 61/x hrs. 70 9 18- 68 1 24 81 7 14 28 10 17 169 Newburyport, Mass. Scotland New 'Haven, Conn. New Brunswick Lubec, Me, Cambridge, Mass. New Brunswick Cambridge, Mass. Boston, Mass. Jefferson, N. H. Quincy, Mass. Charlestown, Mass. Roxbury, Mass. California Lynn, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. Waltham, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Clarksburg Jersey City, N. J. Jefferson, N. H. Italy Nova Scotia Ashburnham, Mass. Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass. Nantucket, Mass, North Thetford, Vt. Walton, N. S. Somerville, Mass. Nova Scotia Denmark Newburyport, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON NOVEMBER 2 John Bresnahan 2 Donald Ray Edgar 6 Ida (Harvitz) Hoffman 8 James T. Cole 10 James Roy Trenholm 10 Thomas Sidney Green 13 Rollo A. Tyler 22 Fannie (Charles) Jones 23 Pellegrino Ferri 24 Martha A. (Goodrich) Roche 25 Sadie F. Emery 25 Harry Fowler 29 Arthur C. Webber 47 0 0 Boston, Mass. 90 11 7 Wakefield, Mass. 58 0 0 54 5 9 Kingston, Mass. 83 4 27 Cambridge, Mass. 14 4 9 North Sidney, N. S. 89 5 25 North Berhardson 77 8 18 Lexington, Mass. 56 5 1 Italy 74 0 0 Boston, Mass. 56 0 0 Wollaston, Maas. 63 11 26 Massachusetts 55 0 0 Newark, N. J. DECEMBER 2 Frank Ware Herrick 8 George W. Ingram 9 Anna P. (Bowman) Kenrick 14 James Coyle 15 Thomas Reynolds 15 Mary L. Connolley 15 Frank Paterick Reynolds 19 Lucy E. Riggs 28 Sarah P. (McLean) Greene 28 Ix)uIs Julili 72 9 47 0 79 2 75 0 78 7 62 2 72 2 60 9 79 5 55 0 13 Waterville, Me. 0 Deering, Me. 0 Johannesburg, Sweden 0 Ireland 19 Ireland 20 Roxbury, Mass. 9 Lexington, Mass. 5 Needham. Mass. 25 Simsbury, Conn. 0 Russia JAMES J. CARIROLL., Town Clerk. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK MARRIAGES RECORDED FOR THE YEAR 1935 Whole number recorded, 103 Date Name JANUARY 1 Philip C. Bucker Dorothy May Jones 5 Harry Aldrich Andrews Anna Charlotte Emerson 6 Frederick Modoono Marion Cerullo 10 James Joseph Burton Elizabeth Saunders 27 Jerome Loycano Frances Giaimo 31 Ellsworth Webber Josephine D'Angelo FEBRUARY 5 Jacob Bagelman Rose Berman 21 Mario DiLuzio Margeurite Zarella MARCH 2 John Flannery Mildred Alvenea Thompson 9 Ernest Allen Wright Dorothy H. Sellars 13 Walter Julin Residence Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Somerville, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Belmont, Mass_ Lexington, Mass. Boston, Mass, Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass, Lexington, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Somerville, Mass. Lexington, Vass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Helen Forbes Martel Lexington, Mass. 171 172 17 William Edw. Campbell Eileen Senier 29 Edwin J. Meek Ruth E. Houghton TOWN OF LEXINGTON 30 Daniel Doan Ernestine Elizabeth Crone 30 Oscar Ed ward Ca.rlman Sophie Frances Sennett APRIL 6 Russell F. Bailey Eleanor Metzler 6 Paul Elmus W. Davis Edith Viola Sca]lan Brackett 18 David Andrew Porter Etta E. Preston 19 Robert Karl Berry Milda Marie 20 Donald Richard French Natalie Edna Eldridge 20 Philip Ellis Lewis Mildred Terhune 21 Mikael Lionetts Mary Zareila 24 Lawrence E. Lovering Olive Marshall 24 Fred Lloyd Mary Luella Myra 26 Lyman Grant Judd Hilda Anne Grainger 28 Allen Raymond Dougherty Helen Marie Tobin 30 Per Hultman Karolina Erickson MAY Ncw York, N. Y. Lexington, Maus. Lexington, Mass. Somerville, Mass. New Hampshire Lexington. Mass. Waltham, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. North Woburn, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Sprin„field, Mass. Watertown, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Somerville, Ntass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Ncw York, N. Y. Lincoln, Mass. Lexington, Mass, Lexington, Mass. .ex:ngPcn, Mass. 4 Otis E. Mulliken Lexington, Mass. Jean 13. Hayden Oregon REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 12 Albert Richards Marian Edna MacKenzie 15 Charles William Allen Priscilla Wheeler 18 Bradford Chase Giddings Helen Virginia Emery JUNE 2 Thomas Fergus Helen T. Moyles 4 Charles R. Maloney Elsie T. Strickland 6 Irving Leroy Soar Grace Rachel Dalrymple 7 Douglas S. Robertson Mary A. Crouch 8 8 9 Thomas James Quinn, Jr. Wilda Marie Marsalais Russell Edward Srnitlt Dorothea Reitman George P. Wadsworth Luella Dudley 10 George Bowyer Rossbach Ruth Muriel Peabody 12 Everett Maurice Conlard Itlarion Reed (lanzetuuuller 12 Sidney J. Thomas Dorothy H. Moulton 14 William Herbert Cuzner Jane Hewins 15 Patrick McCarron Eclair Toohey 16 Charles A. Tracy Anna Evelyn Duggan 22 Ralph Spencer Rice Laura West Macomber 23 Arthur Vernon Pettingill Hazel Ruth Luce Reading, Mass. Reading, Mas.s. Lexington, Mass. Concord, Mass. Cambridge, Mass_ Lexington, Mass. Ncw York, N. Y. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexingien, Itlass. Lexington, Mass. Boston, Mass. LcxingI.n, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Boston, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Waltham, Mass, 1.exington, Mass. Strnrmit, N. J. Long Island, N. Y. Aue•tin, Texas Lexington, Mass. Lexingicn, Mass. Brookline, Mass. LexiugtCn, Mass. Concord, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. 173 Lexington, Mass. \Velles:ey Hills, Mass, Stoneham, Mass. Lexington. Mass. 174 25 William Skinner Kilborne Elizabeth Briggs 25 Alfred Cerullo Louise Chiasson TOWN OF 26 Charles William Savage Ruth Eleanor Buckley 29 Noel Cornell Phelps Margaret Rose Carson 29 Walter V. Farnham Suzena A. Child 30 Earle Ravenal Bishop Helen Theresa Higgins 7 Michael Pero Mary McKenzie 7 John J. Casey Florence Veronica Finan 19 Richard Aylward Lucille A. Sherman 20 Paul Benjamin Curtis Hilda Mae DeVoe .20 Walter H. Kane Rose M. Harkins 21 Robert White Fuller Mabel Elizabeth Doherty 27 Roland B. Greeley Marian M. Kimball 31 Lewis Grant Eaton Una Blanche Mitchell LEXINGTON JULY AUGUST 4 Harold Wendell Wilson Gladys Sylvia McPartland 11 Lorne E. Ferguson Adelina V. Gensen 14 Charles Edward McCullough Phyllis Irene Coutermarsh New York, N. Y. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Maas. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. West Medford, Mass, Lexington, Mass. West Somerville, Mass. Lexington, Mass. West Newton, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Concord, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Madison, Me. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexingto'r, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Somerville, Mass. Lexington, Mass. East Pepperell, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Springfield, Vt. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 14 Albert Eugene Lloyd Marie Catherine Lusk 15 Charles J. Pangraze Mildred H. Swist 17 Harland F. Wing Lena Del Rossi 19 Stewart C. Cairns Grace M. Champlin 31 Richard Steele Carolyn Whitney Smith 31 Thomas H. Moon Isabel Boyce SEPTEMBER 1 Clarence Edwin Bentley Theda Spencer 1 Everett Arthur Humphrey Violet Anderson 2 Frederick J. Lowe Agnes L. Fitzgerald 7 Edward Moody Lillian Bowen 7 Alan George Adams Rebecca Willard Smith 7 Lewis Howard Bowen Nancy Nichols 14 Edwin Bryant Vatter Marian Chambers Wilson 22 Thomas Lewis Bettencourt Frances Aldona Raucling 23 Stanley Gerald Spencer Florence W. Coleman 28 Robert Arthur Burns, Jr. Margaret M. Baker 29 Carmen Testa Lexington, Mass. Watertown, Mass. Lexington, Mass, Manchester, N. H. Lexington, Mass. Wakefield, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Boston, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass_ Lexington, Mass. Woburn, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Belmont, Mass. Lincoln, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. New York, N. Y. xinton, Mass. Providence, R. I. Lexington, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. Lexington, Mass_ Lexington, Mass.. u ltliam, Mass.. Burlington, Mass. Lexingtrn, Mass. East Boston, Mass. Mary B. Capria Lexington, Mnss, 175 176 2 John Sullivan Bridget Kelly (Smith) 5 Gardner Lane Frost Olive Russell S William Dudley Sherman Mary Cristine Leahy 9 Arnaud Robbins Blachadar Kathleen M. G. Archibald 10 Leroy Foster Phipps Ethel Louise Knight 11 Lewis D. Smith, Jr. Edna Welch 11 Chester Perkins Bears Grace Alberta Wright 12 Lee William Turner Barbara Ballard 12 Roland Berggren Helen White 12 George E. Streeter Jesse E. Lamont 12 Harold James Crumb Gladys Elizabeth Mugridge 19 James F. Mowat Geraldine Shea 23 Henry Johnson Dorothy May Wilson 26 Mark Cuthbert Aldrich Alma Katherine Chute 26 Lewis Ernest Higgins Doris Carolyn Flint 26 Philip Stewart Parsons Dorothy Fuller Davis 27 Herbert Handing TOWN OF LEXINGTON OCTOBER Rose Hammarbeck Lexington, Mass. Roxbury, Mass. Lexington, Ms se. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Jamaica Plain, Mass. Westford, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Waltham, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Watertown, Mass. Lexington, Mass. New York, N. Y. Lexington, Mass. Mattapan, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Woburn, Mass. Bedford, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Loxington, Mass. Waltham, Mass. Watertown, Masa. Belfast, Me. Lexington, Mass. Lexingto_i, Mass. Lexington, Mass. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 177 27 Daniel Joseph Callahan Plymouth, Mass. Caherine Ellen Carroll Lexington, Mass. 31 Francis Calvin Smith New London, Conn. Isolena It. Scipione Lexingt.o-i, Mass. NOVEMBER 2 Floyd G. Robinson May L. Snow (Parsons) 3 Edward Wishnow Dorothy Govenar 3 Charles L. Lowe Gladys M. Benson (Wells) 14 John Misch Catherine Holman Arlington, Mass. Lexington, Mwss. Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass, Lexington, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Lexingtoa, Mass. Lexington, Mass. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 178 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1935 Acting also as BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF HEALTH BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE BOARD OF SURVEY CHAR -tug E. FERGUSON, C ai.r?naa JOHN A. LYONS WILLIAM G. PCYF ER PHILIP 31. CLARIi ARCIIIBAI.D R. GIROUX To TILE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON : The Board of Selectmen are pleased to submit to the citizens of Lexington their report covering the activities of the various departments under their supervision for the past year. The vacancies on the Board of Selectmen caused by .the res- ignation of Mr. Robert P. Trask, who was appointed Superin- tendent of Public Works on April 1, 1935, and of Mr. John E. Gilcreast, were filled by the election of ,)Lr. Archibald R. {Giroux and .iLr. Philip 31. Clark- at It sited€tl election held on Novem- ber 18, 1935. Regular meetings of the Board are held each Tuesday even- ing at7:301.b1. The Town suffered a great loss this past year through the death of Mr. Byron. C. Earle, who died on October 12, 1935, Mr. Earle served the Town faithfully and honorably as Tax Collec- tor for approximately tweitty-nine years- The vacancy in the Tax Collector's office canned by the death of 31i. Earle was filled by the election of Mr. William S. Sealnman at the special election held on November 1.8, 1935. REPORT OF SELECTMEN 179 It is with much regret that the Board accepted the resig- nation of Mr. Albert A. Ross as Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department, to take effect of February 1, 1930. Mr. Ross was employed by the Town. in February, 1923, as Acting Superintendent of Water, Sewer, and Streets. In March, 1924 he was appointed Superintendent of the Water and Sewer De- partiuent. Under his capable supervision the Water and Sewer Departments are and have been operating for the past several years in a most efficient manner. At the Annual Town Meeting it was voted to return to the Town employees 59% of the salary reduction made effective in July, 1933. BOARD OF HEALTH The Town has cared for a total of ten patients during the year at the Middlesex. Courd.y Smaitoriuni_ AVe had only Ilrree cases of rallies in 1935, as against six- teen cases in 1934. This reduction was probably dire in part to the inauguration of the free rabies clinic which was held in April. Four hundred and fifty dogs were vaccinated at a cost of 8.359,14. In addition to these, there were approximately two hundred dogs va.cciiiate.d in private, malting a total of 650 dogs vaccinated. This is approximately two-thirds of all the licensed dogs in the Town. The Board will recommend that an appro- priation be made in 1930 to cover the expenses of a Free Rabies Clinic, and it is felt that by maintaining such a clinic the Town will be well protected against an outbreak of rabies. WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT The Water Department has continued with the Metcalf Eddy program during the past year by laying a 16" main in Massachusetts Avenue from Childs' Garage to Pleasant Street, and a 12" main in Bedford Street from Elm Avenue to Tewks- bury Street. These two extensions have materially strength- ened our distribution system. Five extensions, totalling twelve hundred and seven feet, were made under the Water Better- ment Assessment Act. The new trunk line sewer extending from the. Arlington Line to the East Lexington Railroad Station, which was con- structed under the Public Works Administration, has been completed at a total cost of y 46,000, of which the Federal Gov- ernment contributed 811,000. 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WELFARE Eight hundred and seven persons were aided under Chap- ter 117 of the U. L. (Support by Cities and Towns) at a cost of $51,379.42. Twenty-eight persons were aided under Chapter 118 of the G. L. (Aid to Mothers with Dependent Children) at a cost of 83,689.31. Thirty-eight persons were aided ander the Old Age Assistance Act, at a cost of 89,069.94. The amount ex- pended for all aid for persons in other cities and towns with Lexington settlements was 85,153.3G. The Town was reim- bursed by the State, Cities, and Towns, and individuals in the amount of $29,698.92, soaking a total net cost to the Town for all Public Welfare of $39,593.14. The U. S. Government contributed 7,,�,1tl3,500.00 under E. R. A. and W. P. A. for unemployment relief, which materially less- ened the cost to the Town of Public Welfare. SOLDIERS' RELIEF, MILITARY AID AND STATE AID Twenty-three cases representing oiie hundred and five per- sons receive;] aid under the Soldiers' Relief Act ata total cost of ^3,581.08. Only one case received Aailitary Aid, and amount paid was 840.00. Three cases representing three persons received State Aid in the amount of $168.00 and the Town will be reimbursed by the State to this amount. LIQUOR LICENSES Liquor licenses were issued during the year, as follows: Club License (Beer and Wines, to be drunk on premises) Ali Alcoholic (Bottled Goods) Druggists, All Alcoholic (Bottled Goods) Beer and Wine (Bottled Goods) 1 2 3 3 1)ue to the fact that the population of the Town is now 10,813 according to the 1935 official census, the Selectmen were authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. REPORT OF SELECTMEN 131 BOARD OF SURVEY Three applications were presented to the Board of Survey for approval. One was for the approval of the extension of Summit Road a distance of approximately two hundred feet from its present end to the junction of Fern Street and Moreland Avenue, which was disapproved. The second one was for the approval of a plan of land owned by Peter J. and Margaret E. Kinueen, T. by E., consisting of approximately fifty acres on Burlington Street. This ;application was approved. The third application was for the approval of a plan of land on Watertown Street owned now or formerly by Mary D. Hatch. Inasmuch as 110 persons appeared at the hearing, no action was taken. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS The Town increased its park and playground area by the purchase of 5.3 acres of land on Burlington Street from Peter J. and Margaret E. Kinneen, T. by E. The acquisition of this area gives the citizens in the northerly section of the Town adequate park facilities for some years to corse. Special altten- tion has leen given to the maintenance of the following skat- ing areas by cleaning, sera.ping, and flooding, to provide prop- er skating facilities for the use of the citizens: Kinueen's Pond; ]-latch's Pond ; Lexington Reservoir; tenter Playground. Work has also been started on tlae construction of a. kating area at the East Lexington Playground. The number of persons using the swimming pool has in- creased by approximately 10% during the past year. The pool was used one evening each week by the women of the Women's Recreation Class for special instruction. A new volley ball court was erected at the East Lexingtou Playground this year, and a new tennis practice board was erected at the Center Pla.ygronnd. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT During the past year two streets—Farmcrest Avenue and Kendall Road were constructed under the Betterment .Act. Pleasant Street was reconstructed to Watertown Street, and Watertown Street was relocated and reconstructed to the New 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Concord Turnpike under Chapter 90, work done in conjunction with the State and County, where approximately one-third of the cost is contributed by each. The reconstruction and laying of drains in Lincoln Street was started under the Works Progress Administration, and will be continued in 1936. 2650 square yards of roadway were constructed in Waltham Street from Allen Street a distance of 100 feet southerly. The highway Department has installed 240 lineal feet of 10" concrete drain in Bow Street and Cliffe Avenue, and has constructed a drain through the Crawford property on Han- cock Street. A very important part of the drainage situation was disposed of through the construction of drains in Lowell Street and Westminster Avenue. FINANCE Our total bonded indebtedness has been reduced ,`112,000. during the past year, making the total reduction $325,000. since December 31st, 1931. Our cash balance as of December 31, 1935 was $1.79,266.61, which is $40,000. less than the previous year due to the reduction in the Revenue Loans. Our outstanding revenue loans are $75.000. less than last year. We have bor- rowed money in anticipation of revenue at the low rate of .0164. E. R. A. AND W. P. A. Approximately two hundred and fifty persons have been employed by the Emergency Relief Administration and the Works Progress Administration, and the Federal Government has contributed approximately $103,500, toward projects car- ried on under these administrations. The Town has expended the sum of $14.,429.52 for Public Works, Labor and Materials. CONCLUSION The Board of Selectmen wish to take the opportunity at this time to commend the several Superintendents of the var- ious departments under the supervision of the Selectmen for the excellent results attained during the past year, which is no REPORT OF' SELECTMEN 183 doubt due to the tactful and efficient handling of their depart- ments, and also to express their appreciation for the coSpera- tion of the various Town employees. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES E. FERGUSON JOHN A. LYONS WILLIAM G. TOTTER ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX PHILIP M. CLARK Selectmen of Lexington. 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS January 10, 1936. TO TIIE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON MAMAC BURETTE; Gentlemen : The Board of Appeals under the Zoning Laws has held thirteen hearings during the year 1935, as follows : What Hearing, Was Held For, Petitioner rl 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 w ,-1 ca U y E� G R 2I 3 g G 00 c0. 0 Fuelite Natural Gas Corp. To maintain two signs on Bedford Street, "Sunnyfield."—Granted. Neil McIntosh To enlarge the existing building at 32 Sylvia Street. — Denied. Leo A. Boynton Carolyn D. & Edwin B. Ide REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS 185 Roy C. Peterson Bedford St.—Granted permit the sale of antiques at 377 the corner of Waltham Street and 00 1n 00 00 00 5) v is 00 ti � a 0 G � � a.� -00 a b 00 P C_h O 0I 1500 UY O C 4 n 1 1 r.� m R i+ 0 0 0 Grace T. Palmer Lexington Estates Trust Roger W Brown James R. Smith Granted for 1 year. y 00 00 00 5) 00 To maintain a roadside stand at 553 Bessie Baker the corner of Marrett Road 00 00 be 00 U1 maintain a Charles E, Bradley, Jr, at 1S Muzzey Street to form two small :Mildred Dacey 186 TOWN OF LEXINf3TON 00 Oz w .] g REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1 G r).- G" U2 .. w December 31, 1935. 00 5 E r x G M TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN m1 . C7 LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 00 m Z Gentlemen -. 4 n We hereby submit our Deport as Assessors for the year r r 5 u ending December 31, 1935. ;t z. co •o w`-'1.Value of assessed Stock in Trade $44,360 ' Value of assessed Live Stock 37,240 g 00 m x r Value of assessed Machinery 726,940 M c mR Value of all other assessed Personal Property 706,590 o Total personal valuation of Resident and it 1E' 00 J r� Non-resident owners $1,535,130 • o Value of buildings, excluding land $14,230,530 $ Value of land, excluding buildings 5,826,777 0 E. Ashley W, Partridge kg LO t-. t-. 1- t--• .-1 cc., p nr oc .-1 r1 r1 )-1=V N n] GV r1 7:). . >. > , .1: m m a, m Lti a 'Z' 1.4 . ti ti a; O O Total real estate valuation of Resident and Non-resident owners 20,057,307 TOTAL VALUATION $21,592,437 Omitted assessments December 20, 1933 . $20,420.18 Omitted poll taxes (10) 20.00 Number of persons assessed on property 3918 Number of persons assessed on poll tax 3386 Number of cows assessed 437 Number of horses assessed 137 Number of neat cattle other than cows as- sessed 29 Number of swine assessed 738 Number of fowl assessed 9070 Number of acres assessed 9300 Value of real estate exempt from taxation $3,948,795.61 Value of personal property exempt from tax- ation 373,769.83 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS Recapitulation Town Appropriations—Must include all voted since 1934 Rate was fixed $880,342.28 Overdraft for 1930 15.20 Overdraft for 1931 85.07 Old Age Assistance Tax Abatements for 1933 7.00 State Tax 30,400.00 Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking—North System - 7,460.00 Alewife Brook Parkway Extension 3,000.00 Auditing Municipal Accounts 715.43 State Parks and Reservation 160.00 County Tax 30,496.36 Overlay for 1935 9,311.28 Estimated Receipts Income Tax $37,195.41 Corporation Taxes 7,147.20 Race Tracks Distribution 1,600.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 18,000.00 Licenses 1,500.00 Fines 400.00 Grants and Gifts 0.00 Special Assessments 7,000.00 General Government 1,000.00 Protection of Persons and Property 200.00 Health and Sanitation 5,000.00 Highways 0.00 Charities 14,000.00 Old Age Assistance 1,000.00 Soldiers' Benefits 100.00 Schools 20,000.00 Libraries 0.00 Recreation 0.00 Public Service Enterprises — Water Dept. 70,004.60 Cemeteries --Other than from trust funds and sale of Iots 1,000.00 Interest on Deposits 0.00 Interest on Taxes and Assessments 10,000.00 Reimbursement—State-owned lands 175.00 In lieu of taxes from Arlington 382.01 In lieu of taxes from Cambridge 430.98 187 $962,492.62 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $196,135.20 188 TOWN OF l.EN1NOTON Available funds voted by Town Meeting or City Government to be used: November 2, 1934 .. March 27, 1935 ,. Written authority of Commissioner of Corpor- ations and Taxation required. There is 110 law authorizing transfers, so-called transfers being appropriations from avail- able funds. TOTAL DEDUCTIONS ........................ $25,533.17 21,500.00 3243,168.37 NET AMOUNT RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $719,324.25 Number of polls 3386 at $2.00 each 3 6,772.00 Total valuation 321,592,437—tax rate 333.00— property tax 712,550.42 Gain on account of tractional divisions to tax 1.83 Additional betterment and special assessments (outside the taxes levied on property at the tax rate) as follows: Sidewalk betterments 215.33 Sidewalk interest 45.35 Water betterments 598.08 Water interest 298.84 Sewer betterments 3,231.96 Sewer interest 986.24 Highway betterments 7,506.87 Highway interest 2,545.94 Total amount of all taxes listed in the Collector's commitment list for the year 1935 Respectfully submitted, f7:34,752.86 LCiGENE1 T. BLTCKLEY, Chairm-an CURLYS L. SLOC UM CLYDE E. STEEVES WILLIA3I >(, BURNHAM ELLIOT T. STURGIS, R. ,4ssessors of Lexington. REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1935. To 'rill•% HONORABLE BOARD 0I+ SELECTMEN LEXINNGTON, MAs$ACt1USETTS C4enllenien 189 1 herewith submit my report as inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1935: Cash received for Building Permits $262.00 Number of applications filed and permits granted Number of calls made in reference to Building and Zoning By -Laws Number of applications refused Violation of Zoning and Building Laws Buildings condemmed and demolished Illegal signs removed Building without permit 92 264 11 8 5 3 6 During the year permits have been issued for the follow- ing property: 27 Single Dwellings $139,100.00 26 additions and alterations 22,405.00 20 private garages 12,715.00 11 sheds and henhouses 2,525.00 2 greenhouses 1,500.00 1 store 3,000.00 $181,845.00 Non-taxable Property Alteration, East Lexington Branch Library $1,000.00 Respectfully submitted, FRED W. LOYuOOTTO3E, I3itilrliirr� Inspector. 290 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE' BOARD UE SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHusw1'r Gentlemen: Your board of Cemetery Commissioners desire to submit the following annual report of their doings for the year end- ing December 31st, 1935. We have given all the cemeteries all necessary attention and work to maintain their neat appearance. There were a total of seventy-five (75) interments made in our Cemeteries, divided as follows :— 'Westview Cemetery .. 48 Munroe Cemetery Colonial Cemetery At Munroe Cemetery the sum of $1,523.04 has been paid to the Town Collector divided as follows:— Annual Care of Lots $427.75 Interments 330.00 Foundations 60.$0 Interest 54.49 and the sum of $650.00 has been added to the trust funds of this cemetery. We were obliged to take down several trees which were becoming unsightly and dangerous, but they have been replaced with young trees. We were unable to continue the re- construction of another section. of the driveway, so necessary to be done, owing to the lack of money. There was expended at Munroe Cemetery the sum of ap- proximately .2,700.00 for care and interments and general maintenance of the property. REPORT OF CENTETF]RY COMMITTEE 191 At Westview Cemetery we have expended the snlrr of $4,124.11 for the general upkeep and improvements, grading and filling with good loam a large area of Hillside Section where the surface water stood after ..1 thaw when the ground was frozen. There is a great deal of grading to be done yet in Westview Cemetery to make all parts salable. The ]rouse on the property is still in need of repairs. Fourteen (14) lots and four (4) single graves have been sold in this Cemetery. The suns of $1,075.09 has been collected and paid to the Town Collector divided as follows: Sale of Lots and Graves (land) $2,290.03 Perpetual Care Funds 1,154.05 Interments 358.00 Foundations 73.00 Interest 9.11 Rents 190.90 Colonial Cemetery has hail good care, hut the trees need more work necessary for their health and looks, and two were removed as they were dead. The Caira Robbins Cemetery in East Lexington has been kept meat find clean with the usual amount of attention per- mitted, from the funds for its care. Your Commissioners desire to thank all the Town Officers for their help whenever we found it necessary to call 011 them. %Ve have many inquiries and compliments from other cemetery departments and non-residents of Lexington, as well as res- idents, for which your commissioners are very grateful. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD Voon, Chai-rMara Jot1N E. A. l luta.rrcEN GEORGE 11. (x11tSON 192 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC December 31, 1935. To THE I10NORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACIHUSETTS Gentlemen: We, herewith, submit the Report of the Denial Clinic for the year ending December 31, 1935. z t 2 y H H E. H nj o ri G �° v 22 _ ^-2 77, E': g:02 U1 .1- :. s.4 0.W mil. V G Adams 205 352 99 12 73 173 Franklin 78 103 34 3 37 42 Hancock 97 164 29 5 37 69 Munroe 86 126 24 2 41 63 Parker 92 141 20 2 51 68 Jr. High 77 237 .... 14 8 5 35 Sr. High 12 26 12 2 Totals 647 1,149 206 50 247 5 452 Total number of patients 647 Total number of new patients 175 Total number of patients finished 563 Total number of fillings 1,355 Total number of extractions 297 Total number of cleanings 452 Total number of operations 2,109 Total amount of money received $160.30 REPORT OF' DENTAL CLINIC 193 As usual, a dental examination of the pupils in the elemen- tary grades was made at the beginning of the school year by the Dental Hygienist with the following results: Number examined 1,247 Number having defects 711 The percentage of our children receiving dental certificates for the past year still continues to be very creditable. We are pleased to say that our recommendation, that extra time of the Dentist be secured to care for pupils in the higher grades, has been approved. This extra time has been in effect for the last half of the year. Respectfully submitted, MRS. FREDERICK B. JAMES MRs. WILLIAM G. POTTER MR. THOMAS S. GRINDLE Dental Clinic Committee_ 1!14 TOWN OP LEXIN(1TO REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS THE COMMONWEALTH- Of )IASti_1C1I 1rsTrITS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION DIVISION Oh' ACCOUNTS' 3Iay 1f;, 1935. To ''THE 13OAIID of SELECTMEN AIR. ("I I. LLES E. 1'Elt(d ITSO N, Ch(ti'r rrl (1)1 LEX Ixf9'oN, 11 ASSAC T1C E'1"1'R (den t leinen : I submit herewith my report of au 4111llit or the accounts of the town of Lexington for the fiscal year ending December 31, 19;4, ]rade in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me l .Mr. Herman 13. Dine, Assistant Director of Acc(lnlltS. Very truly yours, T EoJORE N. Wj _111DELL, Director of Accounts. SIR. '1'TIEODORE N. AVADDELL Director of Accounts Department of Corporations RIO TPxatinn State Ilouse, Boston Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit o[ the books and accounts of the town or Lexington for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1!131, and report as rot -lows thereon: The financial transactions, as entered on the records of the several departments receiving or disbursing town funds or REPORT of DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 196 committing bills for collection, were examined, checked, and compared with the town accountant's records. The books and accounts of the town accountant were ex- amined and checked in detail. The receipts, as recorded, were checked with the treasurer's books and with the records of the several departments in which money was collected or bills were sent out for collection. The recorded payments were compared with the treasure'r's cash book and with the treasury warrants, being checked to the original vouchers and pay rolls on file. The appropriations and transfers as entered on the ac- countant's ledger were compared with the town clerk's records of financial votes passed at town meetings. The ledger accounts were checked and analyzed, the nec- essary adjusting entries were made, a trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town as of December 31, 1.934. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were ex- amined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were an- alyzed and compared with the records in the several depart- ruenis collecting money for the town and with the other sources front which money is paid into the town treasury. The record- ed payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants au- thorizing the disbursement of town i'nuds and with the ac- countant's books. The cash book was footed and the cash balance on December 3.1, 11)34, was proved by examining the cash and checks in the office and by reconciling the hunk ac- counts with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. Tlie payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by a comparison with the amounts falling dire, the cancelled securities and coupons were checked, the bond. and coupon account, was reconciled, and the outstanding debt and interest was listed and proved. The records of tax titles taken by the town were examined and checked with the actual deeds on hand and with 1lie tax commitments. The books and accounts of the town collector were ex- amined and. checked. The tax, assessment, departmental, sewer and water accounts outstanding at the time of the previous examination were audited, and all subsequent. commitments 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON were proved. The recorded payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, the abatements were proved with the records in the departments authorized to grant abatements, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved to the accountant's ledger. The outstanding accounts were 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 indicat- ing that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The financial accounts of the town clerk were examined And checked. The recorded receipts from clog and sporting Iicenses, permits, and miscellaneous collections were checked with the office records, and the paynierits to the town and to .the Division of Fisheries and Game were verified. The records of receipts from the selectmen for licenses, ,etc., from town hall rentals, from the sealer of weights and measures, the dental clinic, and the building, plumbing, and wire inspectors, as well as from the library, sehool, and cem- =etery departments, were examined and compared with the pay- -nrents to the treasurer and with the accountant's books. The records or water liens established by the water de- partment were examined and checked in detail. The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the several trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer, the trustees of public trusts, the trustees of the Bridge Charita.ble Fund, and the trustees of the Cary 3lemorial Library were personally examined and listed. The income and disbursements were verified, and the transactions and balances were compared with the accountant's ledger. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Li- brary were examined and checked, and the cash balance on December 31, 1934, was verified. The surety bonds filed by the several officials for the faith- ful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the town treasurer's and the Library treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, assessment, REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 197 191 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECONCILIATION OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH tax title, departmental, sewer, and water accounts, as well as tables showing the trust fund transactions. Balance January 1, 1934 $183,195.52 Receipts 1934 1,752,515.25 For the cooperation extended and the assistance rendered $1,935,710.77 by the several town officials during the audit, Z wish, on behalf Payments 1934 $1,721,432.09 of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation. Balance December 31, 1934 214,278.68 $1,935,710.77 Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE, Assistant director of Accounts. Balance December 31, 1934 Warrants unpaid: No. 70 No, 71 Ne. 71S No. 71W No. 72 No. 73 No. 73S No. 73W.X. $778.00 8,915 4 2 98.75 10,748.10 72.74 11,169.71 859.18 6.47 $214,278.68 33,098.67 Cash in banks and in office December 31, 1934: In banks: Lexington Trust Company: General $193,239.89 Standpipe construction 230.21 Trunk line sewer construc- tion 1,443.22 Trunk line sewer construc- tion P. W. A. project No. 2011 4,615.03 Standpipe construction P W. A. project No. 226311,601.93 First National Bank of Boston 3,932.40 $215,062.68 In office, verified 25,893.62 Warrant No. 1 interest and debt due January 1, 1935 paid in De- cember, 1934 6,421.25 $247,377.55 $247,377.55 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY General Account Balance December 31, 1934, per statement $195,111.78 Deposit in transit, verified 2,701.04 $197,812.82 REPORT OF DIRECTOR (1F ACCOUNTS 199 Balance December 31, 1934, per check book.,., $193,239.89 Outstanding checks December 31, 1934, per list 4,572.93 $197,812.82 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Standpipe Construction Account Balance December 31, 1934. per stalement Balance December 31, 1934, per check book.... LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Trunk Line Sewer Account Balance December 31, 1934, per stat.ement...... Balance December 31, 1834, per check book.... LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Trunk Line Sewer Account P. W, A. Project No. 2066 Balance December 31, 1934, per statement 84,643.84 Less check No. 281 P. W. A, project No. 2066 charged to P. W, A. project No. 2263, in error 28.81 Balance December 31, 1934, per check book.... LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY $230.2L $230.21 81,443.22 81,443.22 84,615.03 $4,615.03 Standpipe Construction Account P. W. A. Project No. 2263 Balance December 31, 1934, per statement........ $11,573.12 Add check No. 281 P. W. A. project No, 2066 charged to P. W. A. project No. 2263 in error 28.81 $11,601.93 Balance December 31, 1934, per check book$11,601.93 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1934, per .statement $3,932.40 Balance December 31, 1934, per check book$3,932,40 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECONCILIATION OF LIBRARY TREASURER'S CASH Balance January 1, 1934 Receipts: Income on trust funds Fines Rent of ball Miscellaneous Expenditures 1934 Balance December 31, 1934 Lexington Trust Company $921.50 662.84 138.00 21.77 TAXES -1938 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Tax titles disclaimed Payments to treasurer Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list TAXES -1931 $911.23 1,744.11 $1,869.04 786.30 $2,655.34 $2,655.34 $32.00 276.64 $271.33 22.11 15.20 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $162.86 Tax titles disclaimed 688.16 Payments to treasurer Added to tax titles Abatements Adjustment of tax titles Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list TAX ES -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments and abatements, and overpayments, refunded Tax titles disclaimed Tax titles withdrawn $308.64 $308.64 $429.86 302.09 68.92 34.00 16.15 $1,871.18 540.95 1,199.34 133.30 $851.02 $851.02 $3,744.77 REPORT OF DIRECTOR 09' ACCOUNTS Payments to treasurer $812.00 Abatements 903.48 Added to tax titles $486.54 Tax titles taken by town 1,503.22 1,989.76 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per Iist 39.53 TAX ES -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Tax titles disclaimed Highway betterment assessments 1933 report- ed as taxes 1933 .. Sewer assessments 1933 reported as taxes 1933 Abatement of tax titles reported as taxes 1933 Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, Collector, adjustment ac- count Taxes 1933 abated in error, adjusted Payments and abatements, refunded Overpayment to treasurer, adjusted Overpayment to treasurer, refunded Payments to treasurer Added to tax titles $29,405.77 Tax titles taken by town 12,375.11 Abatements Taxes 1933 reported as highway betterment assessments 1933 Taxes 1933 reported as sewer assessments 1933 Overpayment of interest on taxes 1933 credit- ed to taxes 1933 $287,330.57 1,129.77 91.99 78.01 63.00 2.00 2.00 1,003.31 .01 22.75 $240,912.74 41,780.88 5,856.72 623.36 227.04 5.30 Dulocated difference December 31, 1934 7.36 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 310.01 $289,723.41 201 $3,744.77 $289,723.41 TAXES -1934 Commitment per warrant $717,477.85 Additional commitment 408.80 Payments after abatements refunded 1,009.31 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON- Highway EXINGTON Highway betterment assessments 1934 report- ed as taxes 1934 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Sidewalk assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Committed interest on sidewalk assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Unlocated difference Payments to treasurer Abatements ... Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list Cash bala.ncc December 31, 1934 .. 70.26 29.96 15,61 3.75 10.26 3.08 8.05 $442,830.42 3,298.03 272,628.64 279.84 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments and refunds by State .. Overpayment to treasurer transferred to Byron C. Earle, collector adju.stment ac- count $871.00 $719,036.93 $719,036.93 447.00 1.00 Payments to treasurer $1,312.00 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list .....__._. 7.00 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1931 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Abatements, 1934 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1934 ti nlocated difference, adjusted Motor vehicle excise taxes 1933 reported as motor vehicle excise taxes 1932 $1,319.00 $1,319.00 385.39 $85.39 $1,423.53 .05 11,78 Payments to treasurer 1934. $222.09 Abatements 1934 1,213.27 31,435.36 $1,435.36 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 203 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $3,709.62 Additional commitments 1,914.17 Payments and abatements, refunded 125.89 Payments to treasurer $4,850.70 Abatements Motor vehicle excise taxes 1933 reported as motor vehicle excise taxes 1932 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 152.74 11.78 734.46 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1934 Commitments per warrants 423,152.55 Payments and abatements: Refunded 569.69 To be refunded 5.78 Unlocated difference .10 Payments to treasurer Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1934, per List $15,468.20 870.93 7,388,99 UNAPPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments Payments to treasurer Apportionments Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1931 Tax title disclaimed 1934 Added to tax titles 1934 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Highway betterment assessments 1933 report- ed as sewer assessments 1933 $5,749.68 $5,749.68 $23,728.12 $23,728.12 204 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Taxes 1933 reported as sewer assessments 1933 227.04 Payments to treasurer $2,331.64 Added to tax titles $207.31 Tax titles taken by town 79.36 Sewer assessments 1933 reported as interest on taxes 1933 Sewer assessments 1933 reported as taxes 1933 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 286.67 13.40 78.01 29.57 $2,739.29 $2,739.29 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant $3,624.59 Highway betterment assessments 1934 report- ed as sewer assessments 1934 13.62 Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as sewer assessments 19346.43 Payments to treasurer $2,0141030.:216266 13.66 Sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 10.26 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 1,565.36 Cash balance December 31, 1934, verified 15.24 $3,644.64 $3,644.64 UNAPPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS $431.46 Commitments 2,587.28 Payments to treasurer $827,47 $3,018.74 Apportionments 10,417.90 $379.82 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 5,143.54 218.37 2,420.55 $2,478.17 34.08 $3,018.74 $10.28 $10.28 $16,388.91 $16,388.91 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1932 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer 1934 $66.31 $ 66.31 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $4,872.23 Taxes 1933 reported as highway betterment assessments 1933 623.36 Tax titles disclaimed 37.60 $5,533.19 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS Payments to treasurer $4,208.63 Added to tax titles $643.84 Tax titles taken by town 316,23 Highway betterment assessments 1933, re- ported as taxes 1933 Highway betterment assessments 1933, re- ported as sewer assessments 1933 Highway betterment assessment 1933 report- ed as interest on taxes 1933 .. Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 960.07 91.99 34.08 155.91 82.51 205. $5,533.19 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant $6,564.96 Payments to treasurer $3,416.00 Highway betterment assessments 1934 report- ed as taxes 1934 70.26 Highway betterment assessments 1934 report- ed as sewer assessments 1934 13.62 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 3,065.08 $6,564.96 UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Outstanding January 1, 1934 $202.03 Commitments 307.57 Payments to treasurer $182.54 Apportionments 125.03 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 202.03 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1933 Outstanding January 1, 1934 Payments to treasurer Sidewalk assessments 1933 reported as inter- est on taxes 1933 Transferred to tax titles $192.62 16.36 12.56 $509.60. $509.60 $221.54 $221.54 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer Sidewalk assessments 1.934 reported as taxes 1934 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list $63.72 15.61 135.92 $ 215.39 $215.30 UNAPPORTIONED WATER ASSESSMENTS Commitment Payments to treasurer Apportionments Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list $396.98 4,034.73 54.00 2,281.43 WATER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list $6,767.14 $6,767.14 $279.90 58.59 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES -1934 Commitment Payments to treasurer ...... Outstanding December :31, 1934, per list $338.49 $338.49 $161.44 755.08 $ 916.52 5916.52 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant Interest on taxes 1934 reported as committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1934 reported as committed in- terest on sewer assessments 1934 $1,171.84 3.50 4.09 Payments to treasurer $634.85 Abatements 4.92 $1,179.43 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 207. Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as sewer assessments 1934 Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list Cash balance December 31, 1934 6.43 3.08 528.32 1.83 $1,179.43 COMMITTED INTEREST ON HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1934 Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer $1,126,85 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 29.96 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1934 reported as committed inter- est on sewer assessments 1934 4.09 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 1,167.05 $2,327,95 '208 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 'Outstanding December 31, 1934: Due fn: 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1.940 1941 1942 1943 $3,047.40 2,729,24 2,317.76 2,191.66 1,662.76 1,292.82 1,155.50 537.21 325.60 15,259.94 $21,040.43 APPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS Due 1935-1944 %Outstanding January 1, 1934 Apportionments $39,591.76 10,417.90 32,327,95 $50,009.66 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1934 payments in advance Added to taxes 1934 Commitment per warrant $58.14 Outstanding December 31, 1934: Payments to treasurer $10.59 Due in: Committed interest on sidewalk assessments 1935 $7,060.43 1934 reported as taxes 1934 3.75 1936 6,694.46 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 43.80 1937 6,557.05 $58.14 1938 6,443.84 1939 4,898.28 COMMITTED INTEREST ON WATER ASSESSMENTS -1934 1940 3,837.72 Commitment per warrant 9 9 1941 2,630.69 $13y Oa 1942 1,813.88 Payments to treasurer $117.12 1943 1.039.70 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 22.83 1944 1,039.77 $139.95 APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Due .1935-1943 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $20,822.06 Apportionments 1934 218.37 $21,040.43 Payments in advance $1,206.28 Added to taxes 1934 3,624.59 Abatements 949.62 $1,428.82 6,564.96 $42,015.88 $50,009.66 APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Due 1935-1943 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $877.67 Apportionments 125.03 Added to taxes 1934 $215.10 $1,002.70 REPORT OF IJIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 209 Outstanding December 31, 1934: Due in: 1935 $215.33 1936 129.48 1937 111.37 1938 78.79 1939 78.79 1940 78.79 1941 56.32 1942 26.02 1943 12.51 787.40 $1,002.70 APPORTIONED WATER ASSESSMENTS Due 1985- 1944 Apportionments, 1934 Payments in advance $57.11 Added to taxes 1934 338.49 Abatements 215.89 Outstanding December 31, 1934: Due in: 1935 $407.86 1936 407.88 1937 407.88 1938 407.90 1939 297.11 1940 391.73 1941 391.74 1942 391.74 1943 376.39 1944 58.90 TAX TITLES 3,639.13 $4,250.62 $4,250.62 On hand January 1, 1934 $64,969.80 Added to tax titles: Taxes 1931 $302.09 Taxes 1932 486.54 Taxes 1933 29,405.77 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sewer assessments 1931 ........,., Sewer assessments 1933 Highway betterment assess- ments 1913 Water liens Interest 10.28 207.31 642.84 190.51 2,226.53 33,472.87 Tax titles taken by town: Taxes 1912 $1,503.22 Taxes 1933 12,375.11 11 ighway betterment assess- ments 1933 316.23 Sewer assessments 1933 79.36 Sidewalk assessments 1933 12.56 Water liens 42.70 Interest and costs 1,968.25 16,297.43 Refunds of overpayments 358.99 Tax titles disclaimed in error, ad- justed 37.82 Error in 1931 taxes added to tax titles, adjusted 1.00 Adjustment of sundry errors 24.74 $115,162,65 Tax titles redeemed $37,785.99 Tax titles disclaimed: Taxes 1930 $276.64 Taxes 1931 688.16 Taxes 1932 .. 1,199.34 Taxes 1933 1,129.77 Sewer assessments 1931 I0-28 Highway betterment assess- ments 1933 37.60 Interest and costs 284.52 2,626.31 Tax titles foreclosed 5,607.25 Tax titles withdrawn 149.01 Abatements 547.15 Abatements of tax titles reported as taxes 1933 63.00 A djustment of interest and costs42.90 On hand December 31, 1934, per list 67,341.1)4 $115,162.65 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Receipts 1934: Town licenses: Liquor, beer and wines $2,240.00 Garage and gasoline 147.00 Common victualler 145.38 Junk dealer 133.34 Sunday sales 45.00 Theatre 25.00 Motor vehicle agent 100.00 Public carriage 8.00 Innholder 21.66 Pool and bowling 30.00 Sign ]7.00 Auctioneer 12.00 Golf 17.00 Entertainment 2.00 Intelligence office 1.00 Board of Health licenses: Slaughtering Pasteurization Garbage collection Alcohol Hairdressing Manufacturer of ice cream $91.45 100.40 92.00 21,00 11.00 32.00 Board of Appeals Rent Cary Memorial Hall Miscellaneous collections: Telephone tolls $7.30 Sale of zoning laws 5.70 Sale of maps and stamps 7.47 Advertising hearings 1.00 Premium on insurance 37.77 Deposits town seal 3.00 Reimbursement Public Welfare 304.02 Fire loss automobile truck 155.95 Law Department 89.95 Payments to treasurer 1934 $2,944.38 $347.45 105.00 377.00 $612.16 211 $4,385.99 $4,385.99 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Receipts 1934: Dog Licenses Sporting licenses Permits and miscellaneous col- lections Payments 1934: Division of Fisheries and Game Town Treasurer: Dog licenses Miscellaneous collections Town clerk's fees Receipts .January 1 to 9, 1935: Sporting licenses Permits and miscellaneous col- lections Cash on hand January 9, 1935, verified $1,991.80 461.13 BUILDING INSPECTOR Permits issued 1934: 33 permits at $5.00 71 permits at $2.00 Payments to treasurer 1934 $2,175.00 742.25 461.13 $658.75 2,452.93 266.70 $3,378.38 $3,378.38 $ 73.50 8.50 $165.00 142.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Cash balance January 1, 1934 Receipts 1934: Fees for sealing Charges for adjusting Payments to treasurer 1934 $97.77 15.80 WIRE INSPECTOR Permits issued 1934 Payments to treasurer 1934 $16.10 113.57 $82.00 $82.00 $307.00 $307.00 $129.67 $129.67 $184.50 $184.50 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 213 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLUMBING INSPECTOR SEWER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—DEPOSITS Permits issued 1934 73 @ $2.00 $146.00 Deposits 1934 $626.44 Payments to treasurer 1934 $146.00 Transferred to sewer house connections, ac - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,193,36 Commitments 3,159.41 $4,352.77 Payments to treasurer $1,518.94 Abatements 366.43 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 2,467.40 $4,352.77 SEWER DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable counts receivable .. $493.39 Refunded to depositors 18.05 On hand December 31, 1934, per list 115.00 $626.44 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Commitment 1934 $43.79 Payments to treasurer 1934 $43.79 PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1934 $16,590.48 Commitments 26,604.00 $43,194.48 Payments to treasurer $29,425.20 Sewer Maintenance Abatements 4,617.04 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $4,382.20 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 9,152,24 Commitments 3,133.68 $43,194.48 Abatements after payment, refunded 1.16 Overpayments refunded 6.53 Overpayments adjusted .61 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE $7,524.18 Accounts Receivable Payments to treasurer $3,667.09 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $2,541.22 .Abatements 254.20 Commitments 5,966.00 Sewer services reported as water services 22.95 Refunds 273.80 Commitments in excess of detailed list 149.02 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 3,430.92 Payments to treasurer $1,629.75 $7,524.18 Abatements 928.75 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 1 6,222.52 $8,781.02 $8,781.02 SEWER HOUSE CONNECTIONS STATE AID Commitments 1934 $506.79 Accounts Receivable Transfer from sewer house connection de- Commitment 1934 $206.09 posits 1934 $493.39 Payments to treasurer $100.00 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 13.40 Outstanding December 31, 1934 106.00 $506.79 $206.00 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS MILITARY AID Accounts Receivable Commitments 1934 .. Outstanding December 31, 1934 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,358.62 Commitments Payments to treasurer Abatements Commitment 'withdrawn Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Miscellaneous Receipts Receipts 1934: Hall rent Lost books High school gymnasium Damages to shrubbery Pencils Paper Telephone Work books Miscellaneous Payments to treasurer 1934 Receipts January 1 to March 19, 1935: Hal] rent Lost books Pencils Telephone Miscellaneous Payments to treasurer January 1 to March 19, 1935 42,540.88 $26,176.20 109.35 16,950.00 663.95 215 $90.00 $90.00 $43,999.50 $43,899.50 $76.00 45.75 27.00 14).00 7.85 5.87 4.25 2.49 1.55 $180.76 $186.76 $60.00 6.00 2.00 1,60 1,81 $71.41 $ 71.41 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Outstanding January 1, 1934 $127.54 Commitments 1,381.91 Payments to treasurer 1934 Abatements 1934 WATER RATES Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments Refunds Adjustment Water liens reported as water rates Abatement in advance of commitment Abatement after payment to be adjusted Overpayments to be adjusted Unlocatod difference Payments to treasurer Abatements Transferred to water liens Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list WATER GUARANTEE ACCOUNTS Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitments Abatements in error Overpayments to be adjusted Payments to treasurer Abatements Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list WATER SERVICES Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1934 Commitment Abatements after payment, refunded Sewer maintenance accounts receivable report- ed as water services accounts receivable $1,493.59 15.86 $12,321.31 73,217.53 49.81 21.82 11.46 .72 6.09 26.43 2,35 $75,192.00 654.79 771.15 9,039.58 $1,509.45 $1,509.45 $85,657.52 985,65752 RECEIVABLE $9,499.94 4,208.11 14.67 24.23 $1,779.23 498.02 11,469.70 $13,746.95 $13,746.95 $676.97 343.48 15.00 22,95 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 217 Water house connection accounts receivable, reported as water services accounts receiv- able Water miscellaneous accounts receivable re- ported as water services accounts receiv- able .90 $1,069.70 Payments to treasurer $717.33 Abatements 22.00 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 230.37 $1,069.70 10.40 WATER MISCELLANEOUS Accounts Receivable Outstanding January 1, 1934 $886.46 Commitments 1,938.63 Overpayments refunded 3.00 Payments to treasurer $1,996.76 222.19 2.00 Abatements Adjustment Water miscellaneous accounts receivable re- ported as water services accounts receiv- able Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list ......, WATER LIENS .911 606.24 $2,828.09 $2,828.09 Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,388.34 Commitment 823.15 Error in abatements 11.46 Payments to treasurer $935.35 Abatements 77.91 Transferred to tax titles 233.21 Transferred to tax bills, 1934 916.52 Water liens credited to estimated receipts 16.00 Water liens reported as water rates 11.46 Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list 32.50 $2,222.95 $2,222.95 215 TOWN OF Lr,2-,1SU'fON WATER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—DEPOSITS Deposits 1934 Transferred to water house connections, ac- counts receivable $972.20 Refunded to depositors ., 40.05 On hand December 31, 1934, per list 37.20 WATER HOUSE CONNECTIONS Accounts Receivable Commitments Payments to treasurer Transferred from water house connections de- posits Water house connections accounts receivable reported as water services, accounts receiv- able Outstanding December 31, 1934, per list CEMETERY DEPARTMENT $137.69 $1,049.45 $1,049.45 972.20 10.40 35.14 $1,155.43 $,155.43 Accounts Receivable Munroe Cemetery Outstanding January 1, 1934 $219.00 Commitments 1,08 7.09 $1.306.05 Payments to treasurer $1,078.05 Outstanding December 31, 1934 .. 228.00 $1,306.05 Outstanding January 1, 1925 Commitments January 1 to February 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 16, 1935 Outstanding February 16, 1935, per list CEMETERY DEPARTMENT $228,00 36.00 $264,00 $39.00 225.00 $264.00 Accounts Receivable Westview Cemetery Outstanding January 1, 1934 $1,990.94 Commitments 4,144.34 $6,135.28 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 219 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer $4,078.10 Abatements 45.00 Outstanding December 31, 1934 2,012.18 Outstanding January 1, 1925 Commitments January 1 to February 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to February 16, 1935 Abatement not reported Outstanding February 16, 1935, per list 36,135.28 2,012.18 146.54 563.04 88.00 1,507.68 $2,158.72 $2,158.72 JONAS GAMMELL CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $545.14 $545.14 On hand at end of year 1934 554.86 564.86 Income rteceipts Payments Deposited in sav- ings bank $16.38 Expenditures $9.72 6.66 $16.38 $16.38 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITY FUND Savings Securities Ileposits Par Value 'Total in Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1934 $46.69 $200.00 $246.69 On hand at end of year 1934 22.71 225.00 247,71 Savings I)eposit8 Total Receipts Payments On hand at beginning of year 1934 $2,175.51 $2,175.51 Withdrawn from say - On hand at end of year 1954 2,001.42 32,001.43 Ings bank $23.98 Purchase of secur- Receipts Withdrawn from savings bank Income $174.09 62.15 Payments Expenditures $236.24 $236.24 $236.24 HARRIET R. GILMORE CHARITY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $528.18 352818 On ha.nd at end of year 1934 544.13 544.13 Receipts Payments [ncome $15.95 Deposited in sav- bank .. 315,95 Income 1.02 ities 326.00 $25.00 $25.00 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 On hand at end of year 1934 1,000.00 1,000.00 Receipts Payments income $50.00 Expenditures , 350.00 GEORGE O. SMITH PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $577,97 $2,000.00 $2,577.97 On hand at end of year 1934 680.95 2,000.00 2,680.95 Income REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 221 Receipts $102.98 Payments Deposited in savings bank $102.98 BATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $715.86 $715.86 On hand at end of year 1934 739.90 739.90 Receipts Income $24.00 Payments Deposited in savings bank EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 Receipts Income $15.11 $24.04 Savings Deposits Total $500.00 $500.00 500.00 500.00 Payments Transferred to town $19.11 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1934 Savings Deposits $1,099.88 On hand at end of year 1934 1,133.10 Receipts Payments Deposited in savings Income $33.22 bank Total $1,099.88 1,133.10 $83.22 WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 92,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 On hand at end of year 1934 2,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts Payments income 9460.00 Transferred to town $460.00 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Sayings Deposits Tota.] On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 $1,209.00 91,209.00 Receipts Payments Bequest $1,200.00 Deposited in savings 9.00 bank $1,209.00 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Saei0 neposits On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 1,209.00 $1,209.00 $1,209.00 81, 209.00 Total Receipts Payments Bequest $1,200.00Den osited in sav- Income 9.00 ings bank $1,209,00 $1,209.00 81,209.00 CHARLES E. FRENCH SCHOOL MEDAL FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Securities Deposits Par Value 'Pori] On hand at beginning of year 1934 $582.78 $2,000.00 $2,582.78 On hand at end of year 1934 .. 597.39 2,000.00 2,597.39 Receipts Payments Deposited in savings bank Income $104.61 Expenditures $14.61 90.60 $104.61 $104.61 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OE ACCOUNTS 223 CHARLES E. FRENCH COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 .. $a\ I ios i 1 $46.48 54.03 Securities Par Vaiii Et $2,000.00 2,000.00 Tidal $2,046.48 2,054.63 Receipts Payments Deposited in savings bank $8,15 Purchase of secur- ities 1,000.00 Premium on pur- chase of securities 56.25 Accrued interest on Sale of securities.... $1,000.00 purchase of secur- Income 82.11 Ries 17.71 $1,082.11 $1,802.1i CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS—COLONIAL CEMETERY !n Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Depowits 'Ibtal On hand at beginning of year 1934 $1,895.80 $1,895.80 On hand at end of year 1924 1,901.55 1,901.35 Receipts Paymenis Income $55.75 $55.75 Deposited in savings hank Transferred to town $5.75 50.00 $55.75 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS—MUNROE CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $31,006.63 $31,006.63 On hand at end of year 1934 31,230.85 31,230.85 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts Withdrawn from sav lugs bank Income Bequests $375.78 924.22 600.00 $1,900.00 Payments Deposited in sayings bank Transferred to town $ 600.00 1,300.00 $1,900.00 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS—WESTVIEW CEMETERY In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts On band at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 Receipts Withdrawn from sav- ings bank Income, Bequests $477.37 522.63 1,201.37 $2,201.37 Savings Deposits 017,356.93 18,080.93 Payments Deposited in savings bank Transferred to town SAMUEL J. BRIDGE CHARITY FUND In Custody Tota' $17,356.93 18, 080.93 $1,201.37 1,000.00 $2,201.37 of Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 Receipts Sale of securities ..,, Income Accrued interest on purchase of secur- ities Income transferred from Gerry Fund $1,000.00 167.64 16.16 90.55 $1,274.28 Savings Deposits $307.79 317.45 Securities Par Value $4,000.00 4,000.00 Payments Deposited in savings bank Purchase of secur- ities Expenditures Total $4,307.79 4,317.45 $9.66 1,000.00 264.62 $1,274.28 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 225 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts Payments ELIZABETH B. GERRY CHARITY FUND Transferred to 11 - In Custody of Trustees of Bridge Charitable FundIncome $32.26 brary trustees $32-26 Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $680.26 $1,600.00 $2,230.25 On hand at end of year 1934 1,180.26 1,100.00 2,280.25 Receipts Payments In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposited in savings Deposits Total Sale of securities.... $1,500.00 bank $500.00 On hand at beginning of year 1934 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Income 74.42 Purchase of seeur- On hand at end of year 1934 1,100.00 1,100.00 Accrued interest on hies 1,000.00 Receipts Payments purchase of seeur- Transferred to Bridge Transferred to 11- ities 16.16 Charitable Fund.. 90.58 Income $60.50 brary trustees $60.50 BEALS LIBRARY FUND $1,590.58 $1,590.58 LAURA M. BRIGHAM LIBRARY FUND CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY GENERAL FUND In Custody of Library Trustees In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Securities Deposit;; l':r Value Total Savings 8ecurittea On hand at beginning of year 1934 $525.00 $2,500.00 $3,025.00 Deposits Par Value :total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $223.54 $11,000.00 $11,223.54 On hand at end of year 1934 ........ 520.00 2,500.00 :3,025.00 On hand at end of year 1934 223.54 11,000,00 11,223,54 Receipts Payments Transferred to Ii - Receipts Payments Income $130.76 braxy trustees $130.76 Transferred to li- Income $531.60 brary trustees $531.60 ROBBINS LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $100.00 $100.00 On hand at end of year 1934 100.00 100.00 - Receipts Payments Transferred to 11 - Income .. . $3.02 brary trustees $3.02 WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Total - On hand at beginning of year 1934 $1,077.18 $1,077.18 On hand at end of year 1934 1,077.18 1,077.18 LIBRARY BOOK FUND In Custody of Library Trustees On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 Receipts income $50.00 Securities i'ar Value Total $1,000.00 $1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Pa.yn,.211ts Transferred to li- brary trustees $50.00 GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees On hand at beginning of year 1934 On hand at end of year 1934 Savings Deposits Total $525.00 $525.00 525.00 525.00 Income REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS Receipts $15.811 Payments Transferred to li- brary trustees 227 $15.86 ALICE BUTLER CARY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Securities Deposits Par Value Totat On hand at beginning of year 1934 $440.00 $2,000.00 $2,440.00 On hand at end of year 1934 ...,.... 440.00 2,000.00 2,440.00 Receipts Payments Transferred to 1f - Income $53.20 brary trustees $53.20 MARIA CARY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $354.31 $354.31 On hand at end of year 1924 354.31 354.31 Receipts Payments Transferred to li- Income $10.70 brary trustees $10.711 JANE PHINNEY LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $124.19 $1.24.19 On hand at end of year 1934 124.19 124.19 Receipts Income $3.60 Payments Transferred to li- brary trustees $3.60 PAULINA BURBANK PEIRCE LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Library Trustees Savings Deposits Total On hand at beginning of year 1934 $1,000.00 $1,000.00• On hand at end of year 1934 1,000.00 1,000.00 Receipts Payments Transferred to 11 - Income $30.00 brary trustees 228 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON Balance Sheet -December 31, 1934 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Assets Cash: General Cary Memorial Library Accounts Receivable: Taxes: Levy of 1930 Levy of 1931 Levy of 1932 Levy of 1933 Levy of 1934 Old Age Assistance Taxes: Levy of 1933 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes: Levy of 1933 Levy of 1934 :Special Assessments: Sewer: Unapportioned Apportioned 1933 Apportioned 1934 Highway Betterment: ljnapportioned Apportioned 1933 Apportioned 1934 "Sidewalks: Unapportioned Apportioned 1934 Water: IInapportioned Apportioned 1934 $15.20 16.15 39.53 317.37 272,900.43 $734.46 7,383.11 $2,420.55 29.57 1,580.60 5,143.54 82.51 3,065.08 202.03 135.97 2,281.43 58.59 Liens added to taxes 1934 755".08 Committed Interest: Sewer 1934 $30.00 Highway Betterments 1934 530.15 1,167.05 $214,278.68 786.30 273,288.68 7.00 8,1[7.57 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS Balance Sheet—December 81, 1934 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Liabilities and Reserves 229 Temporary Loans: In Anticipation of Revenue $325,000.00 Cary Memorial Library 786.30 Veterans' Memorial Fund 3,617.89 Tailings 332.79 Premium 498.63 Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund—Westview Cemetery 1,770.09 Colonial Cemetery Fund Income .39 Munroe Cemetery Fund Income 76.61 Westview Cemetery Fund Income 40.27 Dog Licenses due County .20 Sewer house connection deposits 115.00 Water house connection deposits 37.20 Miscellaneous deposits 3.00 Sewer Assessment Fund 4,077.42 Water Assessment Fund 733.99 Water Department—Available Surplus 11,327.32 Special State Tax Old Age Assistance 7.00 Federal Aid: Sewer Construction Trunk Line Sewer P. W. A. .... $11,000.00 Water Standpipe Construction P. W. A. 7,560.00 18,560.00 Unexpended Balances: Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Fire Alarm Boxes Sewer Construction Sewer Construction Bow St., Cliff and Theresa Avenue Sewer Construction — Taft, Tarbell Ave nues, Cherry and Cary Street 1,193.50 Sewer Construction — Trunk Line repairs1,900.91 Sower Construction — Robbins and Ply- mouth Roads -. 781.23 Sewer Construction — P. W. A. 3,707.10 Sewer Construction — Trunk Line 1,443.22 Drain Construction Mill Brook 4,496.92 Survey of Drainage Area 5,000.00 $1,943.06 13.00 453.76 642.48 230 Sidewalk 1934 Water 1934 Tax Titles TOWN OF LEXINGTON Departmental: Health Public Welfare Old Age Assistance State .Aid Military Aid School Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Sewer: Maintenance House Connections Water: Rates Guarantees Services Miscellaneous House connections Liens State Aid to Highways County Aid to Highways Federal Grant to Sewer Construction Federal Grant to Water Standpipe Construc- tion Overlay 1930 Deficit Overdrawn Accounts: Public Welfare Soldiers Relief 43.80 22.83 $2,467.40 9,152.24 6,222.62 106.00 90.00 663.95 228.00 2,012.18 $3,430.92 13,40 $9,003.99 11,445.47 330.37 606.24 35.14 32.50 $2,172.98 100.77 17,518.78 67,341.04 20,942.29 3,444.32 21,453.71 $9,502.65 3,167.55 11,000.00 7,560.00 68.92 2,273.75 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 231 Highway Maintenance Highway Construction Highway Const_uetion Highway Construction Highway Construction No. 1 — Blake Road — Eaton Road — Fletcher Avenue — Gleason Road Highway Construction No. 2 — Gleason Road Highway Construction Highway Construction Bridge Construction — PIeasant Street — Valley Road ....-- Sherman Street Snow Removal Public Works—Labor and Materials Public Works — Labor and Materials and Supplies — E. R. A. Projects 768.01 Parks and Playgrounds 8.04 Permanent Memorial Committee 800.00 Printing and Publishing Revised Town By - Laws 570.00 Water Construction — Pleasant, Blossom Streets 2,786.60 Water Construction—Robbins Avenue, etc578.97 Water Construction--- Taft Avenue, Cherry and Cary Streets 1,295.42 Water Standpipe Construction P. W. A853.33 Water Standpipe Construction Outside P. W. A, 223.74 Cemetery Maintenance Westview 384.97 59 .06 .15 1.64 307.23 946.68 16,877.75 .04 .05 1.99 321.27 Reserve Fund — Overlay Surplus Overlays Reserved for Abatements: Levy of 1932 $39.53 Levy of 1933 166.45 Levy of 1934 7,071.18 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Special Assessment: Sewer $4,030.72 Highway Betterment 8,291.13 Sidewalk 338.00 Water 3,095,10 Committed Interest 1,763.83 $8,117.57 17,518.78 $48,301.71 3,314.24 7,277.16 232 TOWN OF LEXINGTON $660,751.24 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 232 Tax Title Departmental Sewer Water Surplus Revenue 67,341.04 20,942.29 3,444.32 21,453.71 138,817.71 95,056.32 $660,751.24 234 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Assessments Not Due: Sewer Highway Sidewalk Water $15,259.94 42,015,88 787.40 3,639.13 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOF'NTS 235 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessment Revenue: Due in 1935 $3,047.40 1936 2,729.24 1937 2,317.75 1938 2,191.66 1939 1,662.76 1940 1,292.82 1941 1,155.50 1942 537.21 1943 325.60 Apportioned Highway Betterments Assess- ments Revenue: Due in 1935 $7,060.43 1936 6,694.46 1937 6,557.05 1938 6,443.84 1939 4,898.28 1940 3,837.72 1941 2,630.69 1942 1,813.88 1943 1,039.76 1944 1,039.77 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment Revenue: Due in 1935 $215.33 1936 129.48 1937 111.37 1938 78.79 1939 78.79 1940 78.79 1941 56.32 1942 26.02 1943 12.51 $15,259.94 42,015.88 787..40 Apportioned Water Assessment Revenue: Due in 1935 $407.86 $61,702.35 1936 407.88 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 237 1937 407.88 1938 407.90 1939 397.11 1940 391.73 1941 391.74 1942 391.74 1943 376.39 1944 58.90 3,639.13. $61,702.35 -238 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt: Inside Debt Limit Outside Debt Limit $280,500.00 429,000.00 $709,5110.00 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCO1",NTS 239 DEBT ACCOUNTS General Loans Inside Debt Limit: New Town Office Building Loan 1928 $30,000.00 School Construction Loan 1915 2,009.00 Parker School Loan 191.9 15,000.00 School Construction Loan: 1925 49,500.00 1930 72,000.00 Adams School Loan 1931 42,000.00 Buckman Tavern Park Loan 1913 9,000.00 Public Works Building Loan 4,000.00 Sewer Loans: 1927 7,000.00 1927 13, 000.00 1928 8,000.09 1930 3,000.00 1931 4,000.00 1923 3,000.00 Surface Drainage Loan 18,000.00 Trust Fund Refunding Loan 1910 1,000.00 General Loans Outside Debt Limit: School Construction Sewer Loans 1915 1925 1537 Trunk Line Sewer: 1933 1934 Water Loans Outside Debt Limit: 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1934 Water Standpipe Loan 1934 $280,500.00 $115,009.00 33,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 22,000.00 14,000.00 $189,000.00. $16,000.00 18,000.00 20,000.00 83,000.00 41,000 00 12,000.00 10,000.00 40,000,00 240,000.00 $709,500.00 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds Cash and Securities: In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts $77,685.42 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 6,597.71 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 21,969.22 $106,252.35 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS TRUST ACCOUNTS Eleanor S. 13eals Charity Fund Harriet R. Gilmore Charity Fund .. Jonas Gammell Charity Fund Lexington High School Scholarship Fund ' Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund George O. Smith Park Fund Battle Green Fund Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund Hayes Fountain Fund William Augustus Tower Memorial Park Fund George W. Taylor Flag Fund George W. Taylor Tree Fund Charles E. French School Medal Fund Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Colonial Cemetery $1,901.55 Munroe Cemetery 31,230.85 Westview Cemetery 18,080.93 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund Elizabeth 13. Gerry Charity Fund Cary Memorial Library General Fund Robbins Library Fund Wellington Library Fund Beals Library Fund Laura M. Brigham Library Fund Library Book Fund Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund Alice Butler Cary Library Maria Cary Library Funds Jane Phinney Library Fund Pauling Burbank Peirce Library Fund $2,001.42 544.13 551.86 247.71 1,000.00 2,680.95 739.90 500.00 1,133.10 10,000.00 1,209.00 1,209.00 2,597.39 2,054.63 51,213.33 $11,223.54 100.00 1,077.18 1,100.00 3,025.00 1,000.00 525.00 2,440.00 354.31 124.19 1,000.00 241 $77,685.42 14,317.45 2,280.26 6,597.71 21,969.22 $106,252.35 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS THL�' C031MONwEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT 01' CORPORATIONS ANI) TAXATION DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS January 2, 1936. To THE BOARD OIC' SELECTMEN MR. CHARLES E. FERGUSON, Chairman LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Uentlenlen : 1 submit herewith niy report of tui audit of the books and accounts of Cie tax collector of the toren of Lexington for the period from <January 1, 1135, to October 15, 1935, and of the accounts of the temporary collector for the period from October 16 to November 19, 1935, made in accordance with the provi- sions of Chapter 14., (General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by .11lr. Herman B. Dille, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very tally }-ours, Tiu onoui N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts. AIR. THEODORE N. WADDELL Director of .Accounts Department of Corpoz•ations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir; As directed by you 1C have made an :audit of 111e books and accounts of the late tax collector of the town of Lexington for the period from January 1, 19:15, the date of the previous audit., to October 15, 1935, and of the acc•ounis of the temporary col- lector for the period from October 16 to November 19, 1933, REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOi D TS 213 preparatory to a recommitment of taxes to the new collector, the following report being submitted thereon: The books and aecounts of the town collectors were ex- amind and checked in detail. The taxes outstanding at the time of the previous examination were audited and all subse- quent commitment lists were verified and checked with the as- sessors' warrants. The collections as recorded on the cash books were checked to the commitment hooks anal compared with the payments to the treasurer, the abatements as record- ed were checked with the assessor's records of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and proved to the accountant's Iedger as of October 15, 1935,and subse- quently as of November 19, 1935, when the taxes were recom- mitted to the new collector. The commitment of sewer, highway, sidewalk and water assessments and of departmental accounts receivable were lerified. The recorded collections were checked, the payments to the treasurer were verified, the abatements as recorded were compared with the records of the departments authorizing the abatements, and the outstanding accounts were listed and rec- onciled with the books and records in the accountant's office as of October 15 and also as of November 19, 1935, the date of recommitment to the new collector. The commitments of water charge~ were examined and checked. The recorded collections were checked in detail to the commitment lists and the payments to the treasurer were com- pared with the treasurer's books. The outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the books and accounts in the accountant's office as of October 15, 1935, and also as of No- vember 19, 1.935, the recommitment date. Verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mail- ing notices to a large number of persons whose names appear- ed on the books as owing money to the town. lu response to the verification notices, replies were re- ceived from three persons who claimed that their taxes or water charges were paid. These claims were investigated, and upon the receipt of proof of payment, the sum of $22.35 was charged to the account of the forever collector. From the re- maining replies received, it would appear that the outstand- ing accounts, as listed, are correct. Appended to this report. are summaries of the ta.x, assess ment, and departmental accounts. 244 TOWN OF LEXINUTON Por the cooperation received from the several officials of the town during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation. Very truly yours, HERMAN B. DINE, A.ss-stant Director of Accounts REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 245 TAXES -1930 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 TAXES -1931 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 TAXES -1932 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 TAX ES -1933 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $317.37 Tax title disclaimed January 1 to October 15, 1935 221.13 Highway betterment assessment 1933 reported as taxes 1933 82.51 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 TAXES -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector $579.11 13.55 28.35 Outstanding January 1, 1935 $272,900.43 Abatements and payments refunded 986.88 Tax titles disclaimed 231.66 Transferred to tax titles in error 264.87 $15.20 $15.20 $16.15 516.15 $39.53 $39.53 $621.01 $62L01 5274,383.84 246 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 .. Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to Tax Titles January 1 to October 15, 1935. Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 5213,659.35 3,827.24 50,651.24 6,246.01. Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Abatements and payments re- funded Adjustments: Sewer assessments 1934 re- ported as taxes 1934 $11.43 Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 4.48 Highway betterment assess- ments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 23.10 Committed interest on highway betterment assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 9.28 Water liens added to taxes 1934 reported as taxes 1934 79.01 Transferred to tax titles in error .02 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Unlocated difference adjusted Recommitment to William S. Scainman, collec- tor, November 19, 1935, per list POLL TAXES -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1.935 56,246.01. 14.85 127.32 5714.49 7.13 5,666.56 54,196.00 $274,383.84 $ 6,388.18 $6,388.18 56,772.00 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 247 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 16, 1935, per ledger 2,576.00 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $2,576.00 Additional commitment October 16 to Novem- ber 19, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to Wil,iarn S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list PERSONAL TAXES -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 4-00 $490.00 2,090.00 $18,874.41 127.38 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatement October 16 to November 19, 1935 Charged to account of Byron C. Earle, late collector Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 31,657.99 $28,894.41 72.44 14.85 2,676.29 REAL ESTATE TAXES -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant 5661,892.47 Payments and abatements refunded 44.55 56,772.00 $2,580.00 $2,580.00 550,659.78 24S TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per Iedger 5170,955.13 1,495.73 483,486.16 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Additional commitment October 16 to Novem- ber 19, 1935 Payments on abatements refunded Highway betterment assessments 1935 reported as taxes 1935 Committed interest on highway betterment assessments 1935 reported as taxes 1935 Overpayments to collector adjusted Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 .. Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scaminan, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 5661,937.02 5483,456.16 916.74 130.68 12.00 5.52 .06 5484,551.16 $223,509.55 587.99 260,453.52 $50,659.78 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE TAXES -1933 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $31,657.99 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 $31,657.99 $661,937.02 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1933 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 517.16 717.30 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 57,383.11 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 127.85 $484,551.16 $7.00 $7.00 5734.46 $734.46 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 249 Abatements and payments refunded Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 51.22 $6,857.67 95.58 608.93 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $608.93 Overpayments adjusted .20 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 $9.78 Recommitment to William S Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 599.35 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935.... 419,456.60 Abatements after payment refunded 640.03 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $14,848.15 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 1,032,49 Charged to account of Byron C. Earle, late collector 18.94 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 4,197.15 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $4,197.15 Payments and abatements refunded 22.80 Overpayment to collector, adjusted .01 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $812.58 3,407.38 $7,562.18 47,562.18 $609.13 $609.13 $20,096.63 $20,096.63 84,219.96 $4,219.96 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON UNAPPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Byron C, Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 42,420.55 Commitments January 1 to Oetolier 15, 1915 11,348.90 Abatements and payments refunded 94.56 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1535 Apportionments January 1 to October I5, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, I935, per ledger $13,! 64.01 $6,964.56 2,420.55 4,478.90 UNAPPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1915 $4,478.90 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 1,594.60 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 113 to November 19, 1935 Apportionments October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1930 Byron C. Earle, Collector Abatements after payments refunded Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1932 Byron C. Earle, Collector Re -assessment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $384.43 1,517.77 1,603.50 2,562.80 $13,864.01 $6.073.50 $6,073.50 $209.92 $209.92 $14.53 $14.58 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 251 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1933 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Re -assessment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 SEWER ASSESSMENTS—.1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M Lowe, collector, October 15, 1535, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $29.57 14.02 314.02 29,57 31,057.65 11.53 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment. per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 275.38 236.04 $11.43 224.61 $873.07 2,358.89 $43.59 $43.59 $1,580.60 31,580.60 $236.04 $236.04 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $2,358.89 Additional commitment October 16 to Novem- ber 19, 1935 13.40 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $783.94 1,588.35 $2,372.29 $2,372.29 UNAPPORTIONED HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $5.143.54 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 968.12 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Apportionments January 1 to October 15, 1935 $1,009.26 534.94 4,567.45 $6,111.66 36,111.66 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSSESSMENTS-1933 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Higliway betterment assessments 1933 re- ported as taxes 1933 $82.61 $82.51 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector $3,231.96 Outstanding January 1, 1935 $3,055.08 Transferred to tax titles and paid 21.16 $3,231.96 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $1,969.66 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 1,093.48 $3,086.24 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 253 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Highway betterment assessments 1934 re- ported as taxes 1934 23.10 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 135, per ledger 153.95 93,086.24 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector $23.10 Recommitment October 16, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 $23.10 HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Comtnitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15. 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Sidewalk assessments 1935 reported as high- way betterment assessments 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Highway betterment assessments 1935 re- ported as taxes 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per llst SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $7,506.87 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $1,927,27 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 13.28 15, 1935 5,566.32 $7,506.87 $5,566.32 9128,60 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant 20.17 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October $5,586.49 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger $2,190.64 12.00 3,333.85 UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $202.03 Commitments January 1 to October 15, 1935 57.18 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $105.26 $5,586.49 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Duplicate payment refunded Water assessments 1935 reported as sidewalk assessments 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Sidewalk assessments 1935 reported as high- way betterment assessments 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col - $259.21 lector, November 19, 1935, per list 9.37 $14.58 200.75 $200.75 11,90 5.40 $61.53 20.17 136.35 $259.21 $153.95 $153.95 $135.97 $135.97 $215.33 $215.33 $218.05 $218.05 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS UNAPPORTIONED WATER ASSESSMENTS Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Apportionments in error Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 _ Apportionments January 1 to October 15, 1925 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1925, per ledger $2,281.43 423.72 100.00 $ 215.50 178.00 1,597.43 414.22 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $414.22 Commitment October 16 to November 15, 1935 896-76 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 10, 1935 Apportionments October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scammn, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list WATER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 WATER ASSESSMENTS --1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $67.56 92.70 278.22 872.50 255 256 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Recommitment to Eleanor 93. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 483.84 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector 32,805.15 Recommitment October 16, 1935 $483.84 Overpayments to be refunded 60.00 $2,805.15 31,310.98 $1,310.98 358.59 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Water assessments 1935 reported as sidewalk assessments 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 15, 1935, per list 3271.41 5.40 267.03 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $4144 Water liens added to taxes 1934 reported as taxes 1934 17.15 $114.24 $58.59 $208.33 467.74 79.01 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant $598.08 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per Iedger $595.03 $543.84 $543.84 $755.08 $755.08 $79.01 $79.01 $73.17 $73.17 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 257 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col• lector, November 19, 1935, per list 258 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector $73.17 .Recommitment October 16, 1935 Additional commitment October 16 to Novem- $33.80 ber 19, 1935 39.37 $73.17 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $325.84 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 3.35 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 91.55 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15. 1935, per ledger 109.41 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Committed interest on sewer assessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 Recommitment to William S. Seamrnan, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $4.48 104.93 $530.15 $530.16 $109.41. $109.41 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935. per Iedger Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $737.95 3.11 5200.21 540.85 5741.06 5741.06 COMMITTED INTEREST ON HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $1,167.05 Transferred to tax titles and paid 6.36 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor 51. Lowe, collectoj, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1934 reported as taxes 1934 $729.89 434.24 9.28 51,17 3.41 $1,173.41 $9.28 $9.28 COMMITTED INTEREST ON HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector $986.24 Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October $247.17 15, 1935 1.12 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, 737.95 October 15, 1935, per ledger $986.24 $558,25 7.60 1,980.09 $2,545.94 $2,545.94 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOJNTS 259 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Committed interest on sidewalk assessments 1935 reported as committed interest on highway betterment assessments 1935 91,980.09 1.15 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 $768.37 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 .76 Committed interest on highway betterment as- sessments 1935 reported as taxes 1935 5.52 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 1,206.59 $1,981.24 $1,981.24 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 $41.55 2.25 $43.80' $43.80 COMMITTED INTEREST ON SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Duplicate payment refunded Committed interest on water assessments 1935 reported as committed interest on sidewalk assessments 1925 $45.35 $3.75 41.60 $45.35 $41.60 1.38 .260 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 'Committed interest on sidewalk assessments 1935 reported as committed interest on highway betterment assessments 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $10.94 1.15 33.71 $ 45.80 COMMITTED INTEREST ON WATER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred to tax titles January 1 to October 15, 1935 $17.40 5.43 $22.83 $22.83 COMMITTED INTEREST ON WATER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Byron C. Earle, Collector Vommitment per warrant Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector $56-55 242.29 Recommitment October 16, 1935 $242.29 Collections in error to he refunded 27,68 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Committed interest on water :assessments 1935 reported as committed interest on side- walk assessments 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $134.32 2.82 132.83 $298.84 $298.84 $269-97 2.89 $209.97 $45.80 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 261 SEWER DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Sewer Maintenance Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $3,430.92 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 108.62 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 $303.09 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1535 .02 Recommitment to Eleanor M, Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 3.236.43 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19. 1935 $1,936.78 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935 1,299.65 $3,539.54 $3,539.54 $3,236.43 $3,236.43 SEWER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector. Outstanding January 1, 1935 $13.40 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 .... 1,184.18 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred from sewer house connection de- posits January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to EIeanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Transferred from sewer bons.- connection de- posits October 1.6 to November 19, 1925 $124.29 1,006.74 66.55 $66.55 125.95 $ .69 96.53 $1,197.58 $1,197.68 $192.50 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 95.28 $192.50 HEALTH DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $2,467.40 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 ,,,614.50 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Health accounts receivable credited to esti- mated receipts by error Recommitment to Eleanor 51. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $2,408.90 203.00 7.50 462.50 $ 9.00 230.00 223.50 $3,091.90 $3,081.90 $462.50 $462.50 PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $9,152.24 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 193515.690.76 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, [935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, $11.548.73 853.01 12,441.26 $24,843.00 $24,843.00 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 263 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1995 $12,441.26 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 1,406.28 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, her list BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Accounts Receivable Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 10, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 10, 1835, per list $6,222.52 5,301.49 59,009.21 518.19 2,002.61 8513.17 41.66 1,447.78 $13,847.54 $13,847.54 $11,524.01 $11,524.01 $2,002.61 $2,002.61 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT -ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Commitment in error Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935. per ledger $663,95 35,476.80 $36,140.75 $9,702.11 17,800.26 8,508.38 $36,140.75 264 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Seamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $8,508.38 11,104.49 $8,386.38 11,226,49 SUNDRY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1.935 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list WATER RATES Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 Refunds January 1 to October 15, 1935 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1995 Transferred to water Liens January 1 to Octo- ber 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger $78.50 4.00 $9,003.99 62,253.78 54.82 $56,112.06 735.08 460.41 14,005,04 $19,612.87 $19,612.87 $869.09 $869.09 $82.50 $82.50 $71,312.59 $ 71,312.59 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 265 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $14,005.04 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 5,816.63 Refunds October 16 to November 15, 1935 78.64 Collections not committed .47 Overpayments adjusted .02 Water guarantees reported as water rates 35.00 Unlocated differences adjusted 19.72 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Water rates reported as water guarantees Abatement of water rates reported as water services Charged to account of Byron C. Earle Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $9,034.48 246.31 4.50 30.81 7.59 10,631.92 $19,955.52 $19,955.52 WATER GUARANTEES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $11,445.47 Commitments January 1 to October 15, 1935 2,997.40 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger $1,668.04 2,804.38 9,910.45 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 $9,910.45 Overpayments refunded 24.23 Collections in error refunded 112.13 Water miscellaneous reported as water guar- antees 1.00 Water rates reported as water guarantees 4.50 Abatements in error adjusted 38,82 $14,442.87 $14,442,87 $10,091.13 266 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Water guarantees reported as water rates Recommitment to William S. Scanunap, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $276.36 13.39 35.00 9,766.38 WATER SERVICES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatement after payment adjusted Abatements of water rates reported as water services Abatements of water niiscellancoas reported as water rates Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment Lc William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $ .06 330.31 $330.31 41.00 1.49 30.81 7.10 $ 10.00 194.59 206,1.2 $10,091.13 $330.37 $330.37 $ 410.71 $410.71 WATER MISCELLANEOUS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $606.24 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 350.62 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 $340.12 23.51 $956.86 REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 267 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger 593,23 Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 $593.23 607.65 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 $52.15 Abatements October 16 to November 19, 1935 77.70 Abatements of water miscellaneous reported as water services 7.10 Water miscellaneous reported as water guar- antees 1.00 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, coI- lector, November 19, 1935, per list 1,062.93 WATER LIENS Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $ 32.50 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 506.41 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Abatements January 1 to October 15, 1935 Added to tax bills January 1 to October 15, 1925 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector Recommitment October 16, 1935 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1935 Recommitment to William S. Scamman, co1- Iector, November 19, 1935, per list $58.07 22.43 72.17 385.24 $ 35.28 349.96 $956.86 $1,200.88 $1,200.88 $538.91 $533.91 $385,24 $285.24 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Byron C. Earle, Collector Outstanding January 1, 1935 $ 35.14 Commitment January 1 to October 15, 1935 602.62 Payments to treasurer January 1 to October 15, 1935 Transferred from water house connection de- posits January 1 to October 15. 1935 Recommitment to Eleanor M. Lowe, collector, October 15, 1935, per ledger Eleanor M. Lowe, Collector $122.24 468.23 47.29 Recommitment October 16, ].935 $47.29 Commitment October 16 to November 19, 1935 206.83 Payments to treasurer October 16 to November 19, 1936 Transferred from water house connection de- posits October 16 to November 19, 1935 , Recommitment to William S. Scamman, col- lector, November 19, 1935, per list $ 36.85 118.74 98.53 $637.76 $637.76 $254,12 $254.12 REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 269 REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1935. To THE IIo\OnAnLE BOAnn OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON" MASSACH USETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineering Department during the year 1935: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Streets Accepted Name of Street C`rpm Farm Crest Ave. Waltham St. Kendall Rd, Marrett Rd. To Stedman Rd. 1Iill Top Ave. T.eegth in Feet 1407 606 Date of Acceptance July 22, 1935 July 22, 1935 Lines arid grades were established for the construction of the streets above mentioned. In addition thereto, plans and estimates were made for the following streets: - 1. Blake Road from Simonds Road to Burlington Street_ 2. Plynlout.h Road from Richard Road to Robbins Road.. 3. Richard Road from Tower Road to Plymouth Road.. 4. Tower Roars from Massachusetts Avenue to Summit beyond Richard Road. 5. Waltham Street from Allen Street to Blossom Crest. 6. Lincoln Street from Audubon Road to Marrett Road, Lines and/or grades were established for: 1. Gra.nolitlric sidewalks bordering five properties on three separate streets. The total frontage thus im- proved was 546 feet. The various widths of construc- tion totaled 352 square yards. .270 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON 2. Curbing along Massachusetts Avenue opposite Pleas- ant Street. 3. Curbing at the intersection of Hancock and Adams Streets. 4. Various sidewalks constructed by Highway Depart- ment. BOARD OF SURVEY The following work was undertaken. for the Board of Se- lectmen or for Board of Survey purposes: 1. Layout of two streets in and/or adjacent to Park and Kinneen properties. Both streets are tied into Bur- lington Street and connect with each other. 2. Relocation of Watertown Street. 3. Extension of Summit Road to Fern Street. 4. Studies for proposed location of Route 128. 5. Establishemnt of lines along Grove Street fronting Land Court property. SEWER DEPARTMENT Lines and grades were established for lateral sewers in the following streets: Name of Street Belfry Terrace Blake Avenue Bow Street Cary Street Cliffe Avenue Eustis Street Pinewood Street Taft Avenue Theresa Avenue Vine Street Frons Present End Edgewood Road Present End Taft Avenue Bow Street Present End Present End Present End Bow Street Main Outlet Total Length in Feet 56 132 65 230 396 117 126 129 95 155 1,501 Miscellaneous sewer work appears as follows: 1. Measured Charles Street sewer to correct discrepan- cies noted in existing plans. REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 271: 2. Estimated cost of P. W. A. project extending from Hayes Lane along the valley of Vine Brook and its south branch, thence to Waltham Street at llarrett Road. WATER DEPARTMENT Measured lengths of trench and excavation quantities in the following locations: 1. 3lassachusetts Avenue from Pleasant Street to East Lexington Railroad Station. 2. Bedford Street from Elm Avenue to Tewksbury Street. PLANNING BOARD A topographical survey was Ln<ule at the Hardy and ad- jacent properties along Bill Street for development study. Considerable time was directed to studies for the location of Route 128 throughout its entire length in the Town of Lex- ington, and to some extent in adjacent municipalities. PARK DEPARTMENT Lines and grades were established for: 1. Skating rink and tennis court at Center Playground.. 2. Grading at North Lexington Playground. In addition thereto, miscellaneous work appears as follows:. 1. Measured jumping pits ad:. ewton and made plait thereof. 2. 1iade plan of shade tree survey. 3. Inspected locker buildings at Lowell and Maynard.. DRAINAGE MATTERS Lines and grades were established for the installation of 32 catch basins, 12 manholes and 3,938 linear feet of storm drainage pipes varying in sizes from R inches to 59 inches in eight separate streets and in five private properties. Drainage plans were completed of all 1934 construction work. X72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON A preponderance of work has been directed toward all mat- ters relating to a comprehensive drainage study of the entire 'Town. Topographical surveys were completed by E. R. A. and W. P. A. projects of approximately 1,210 acres in westerly sec- tion. Of this amount, 100 scale contour plans have been com- pleted of all but 400 acres. In addition thereto 300 acres have been plotted, thus completing 1934 field notes. ASSESSORS DEPARTMENT Five hundred seventy-two property transfers were checked with our book plan system. Three hundred seventy roan tours work has been applied to making new block plans and checking areas of land devel- opments. TRIANGULATION NETWORK AND TRAVERSE SURVEYS We wish to express our appreciation for the work accom- plished under the direction of Messrs. E. C. Houdlette and C. L. Slocum, both of whom are residents of Lexington. By means -of this work we now have many permanent reference monu- ments which will prove to be of great value in the future :growth of the town. GENERAL WORK The services of the Engineering Department were also re- quired in connection with: 1. Approval of Land Court cases. 2. Approval of plans relative to installation of public utilities. 3. 132 miscellaneous plans for various departments. 4. Street lines and/or grades for 48 property owners. 5. Study plans for Town Counsel concerning damage suits. 6. Blasting inspections and photographs for sewer and and highway departments. REPORT OF TOWN ENO [NEER 27i 7. Plans and photographs for Building Inspector. 8. Miscellaneous work for various P. A. projects. 9. Perambulations with the eight contiguous towns and/ or cities. CONCLUSION The present personnel of the Engineering Department with the Town Engineer is : STANLEY A. HIGGINS J. BRUCE LEWIS ALBERT A. MILLI.R JOHN LICHTENBERG In conclusion, I wish to gratefully acknowledge the as- sistance given to this department by the Town Officials and members of other departments. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. COMMOVE, Town Engineer. 274 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD O1 SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen : In the year 1935 the Department answered 446 alarms as recorded in the following tabulation: BELL ALARMS Automobiles Barns Cellars Chimneys False Fence Garages Grass Haystack Houses Needless Oil Burners Overloaded Heater Piazza Shacks Sprinkler System Total STILL ALARMS Automobiles Barn Bonfire Cellar Chimneys 5 8 1 1 8 1 2 21 1 12 3 2 1 1 2 1 70 15 1 1 1 15 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS Dumps Emergency (lights for Water Dept.) Grass Houses Locked Ont Needless Oil Burners Overheated Furnace Pile of Wood Pot of Grease Radio Rubbish Shacks Smoke in Cellar Stump Tool Box Trees Wetting Down Total STILL ALARMS FOR RESCUE WORK Cats in Trees Horse in Ditch Total ALARMS FOR MUTUAL AID Arlington Bedford Waltham Winchester Woburn Total The Lexington Department was aided as follows: Arlington Bedford Belmont Concord Waltham Woburn Total 275 271 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 8 The estimated loss per capita was $2,76. The estimated 1 value of buildings involved was !'310,650,00, and the estimated 260 value of contents was $22,200.00. 2 1 The Loss on buildings was estimated at 57,272.99 and on 8 contents $6,900.00. 5 2 The amount of Insurance paid on biiililings was $26,272.90 1 and on contents $6,864.75. 1 1 2 The Department made 4,786 inspections of Public and Nfcr- 2 cautile buildings and 2,592 inspections of Private Buildings. 2 The apparatus traveled 2,098.50 miles and the Department 1 laid 54,750 feet of 2'/ inch hose, 45,400 feet of 11 inch close, 4 4,650 feet of inch hose, and raised 839 feet of ladders. The 1 engines worked 26.7 hours. The power plant of the special Ser- vice truck worked GO hours. using 61 lights and 9,175 feet of 339 cable. 6 1 2 5 20 1. 2 30 10 1 2 1 11 2 27 The Department also assisted in one child -birth case us- ing an inhalator. One hundred and fifty-six ]yours of additional duty was per- forated by the Permanent _Alen without additional compensa- tion. Although the Board of Engineers have no conclusive proof, they are of the opinion that our major losses totaling over 120,000. were caused by an incendiary. Had it not been for this unfortunate condition our loss per capita would have been less than that of 1934 namely $.S1. 17Te wish to thank the Police Department; for their prompt and able assistance rendered our Department during the past year. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR NORMAN C'. HOOVER EDWARD F. BITTTRICK 1 oar -d of Enrrgir1eer.. REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN 277 REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD) 0•F SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: During the past year there were 272 alarms for grass and brush fires. An analysis, of probable causes is tabulated as fol- lows: Careless Smoking Incinerators Locomotives is Malicious Mischief 79 Needless 6 No Protection Not Properly Protected Stumps 1 Trees 4 Unknown Wood Pile 63 12 3 44 51 1 272 III spite of the unusually dry condition ilf the brush land there was only a slight increase of nine alarms over 1934. We were fortunate in that these fires were extinguished with no damage to buildings. This could not have been accom- plished without prompt response and hard work by the mem- bers of this department. We answered calls for assistance from Bedford, Waltham, Winchester and Woburn, and received aid frorn Arlington, Bel- mont, Bedford, Waltham and Woburn. Respectfully submitted, EnwAeu W. TAYLOR, Forest Warden,. 27S TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR December 3 t, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1935: The following summary shows the number and character of complaints and regular inspections made during. the year: No. of in- No. of Com- tsPections plaints Swimming Pool 3 0 Offensive Odors in and about 10 5 Sanitary condition of cellars 5 2 Overflowing cesspools 25 15 Garbage Vehicles 24 0 Dumps 18 8 Piggeries 150 3 Grocery Stores and Markets 189 U Restaurants 50 2 Bakeries 10 0 Hairdressers and Barber Shops 35 0 Water tests 2 2 Miscellaueons 42 4 Complaints are investigated within twenty-four hours after being rer stere[l. During the summer three complaints have been registered by one person relative to odors from a piggery. The odor is caused mostly by Manure being spread on the laud, but I have insisted on leaving it plowed under the same day. This does away with odors as soon as it is done. 1 notified all owners of piggeries to whitewash and disinfect, and the request has been complied with. The owners have cooperated with me and have been willing to do whatever I asked them to do with the right spirit. REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR 279 Overflowing cesspools are not so bad as a year ago. Every one seems to want to cooperate with me in keeping them clean and free from disagreeable odors. 1 have made inspections in back yards and store properties and they are clean and are kept clean. All markets, restau- rants, and stores are inspected daily, if possible, and all meat or IisIi that is tainted or unfit for use is condemned and des- troyed. Other foods roust be protected and tree from contam- ination. 1 would like to make the same suggestion I male last year, that any time one has rubbish, tin cans or other refuse, that they do not dump it along the highway, for this makes more work for some one to cover it, and when nut covered, it is very unsightly. There are public dumps at East Lexington, Lincoln Street, and back of the Public Works building at North Lexington. Please take the trouble to use these dumps and keep the town clean so people passing through will lake notice and express a desire to come here to live_ 1 wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and other 'Town Officers for their cooperation througliou1. the year. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON, Ilcal th- _ naspector. 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER December 31, 1935. TILE HONORABLE BOARD OL' SELECT_lMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my report as Health Officer for the Town of Lexington from January 1st, 1935 to December 31st, 1935. Two hundred and twenty-four visits were made during the year to establish and enforce quarantine and to investigate unsanitary conditions and doubtful cases of contagious disease. We have been subject to quite a severe epidermic of Scarlet Fever, ninety-five cases having been reported for the year as against twelve for the year before. German measles also has been severe, two hundred nineteen this year compared with six for 1934. Pulmonary Tuberculosis is apparently on the increase also, but T am inclined to believe this increase in the number of cases reported is the result of more careful examina- tion of infected individuals, a number of cases having been re- ported from the Metropolitan State Hospital. The prompt reporting of cases of contagious disease to the Board of Health by the attending physician- would greatly facilitate the work of the department, expediting the applica- tion of the quarantine and thus lowering the incidence of the disease by contact of those unaware of its presence. 1 should like to repeat my request of last year to parents or guardians of children afflicted with contagious diseases to exercise the utmost care in keeping these children isolated during the infections period and for the sake of other children, carefully observing the quarantine, which. although it is no doubt inconvenient. is only applied for the protection of others and the prevention of the spread of disease. During the past year the Board of Selectmen organized a Dog Clinic for the administration of Anti -rabic serum to alI REPORT OF' HEALTII OFFICE}i 251 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON clogs whose owners applied for it. I think that it is significant That whereas there were sixty dog bites reported, only fifteen persons were exposed to rabies and received the Pasteur treat- ment; these fifteen having been exposed to the disease by two clogs only. Following is a list of contagious diseases reported from January 1st, 1935 to December 31st, 1935. REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Anterior Poliomyelitis (Infantile Paralysis) 5 Chicken Pox 18 December 31, 1935. Amebic Dysentery 1 German Measles 219 To THEl-ION HONORABLE BOARD IDE SELECTMEN Trachoma 1 1:F:a[xtrro , 11,vh ACIIt e.rT5 Lobar Pneumonia 11 Measles 59 Gentlemen: Mumps 1 Scarlet Fever 95 The highway Division submits the following report for Septic Sore Throat 2 the year ending I)eceItiber 31, 19a::: Pulmonary Tuberculosis 41 Typhoid 1 Due to new construction bothby the state and town the Whooping Cough 10 total Mileage of prlhlic streets iii Lexingtonhas increased 1.65 Gonorrhea utiles, asking a grand total of 63.57 utiles. Of this amount Syphilis 1 52.53 miles are maintained by the Town of Lexington. Broncho -pneumonia 1 Erysipelas 1 Since Jotruary 1st, 14}bJ, approxiina.tely, one hundred Wren Cst-bite 15 were employed by the Highway Division on the various con - Dog -bite -. 60 structinn projects, with a total labor expenditure of o.pprox- Exposure to Rabies la innately Sixty Thousand Dollars. We mention this to show the advantages of street and drainage construction in alleviating Tota] 554 the relief situation in the town. Respectfully submitted, C. REGINAr.n HARDCASTLE, 111.1)., Health Off icer. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Maintenance of Streets:— During the past year we scarified, reshaped, and applied two corns of asphalt in the following locations: Adams Street 2,346 square yards Concord Avenue 4,503 square yards Curve Street 2.040 square yards East Street 6,661 square yards Hayes Avenue 1,254 square yards Somerset Road 2,133 square yards Total 15,942 square yards REPORT OF HIGHWAY DIVISION 233 This type of maintenance is particularly adapted to the out- lying sections of the town where water, sewer, gas, and drain- age lines are not installed. Unfortunately-, due to economic conditions, we are forced to carry this type of work into the more residential sections. It would he to the advantage of the town, as was suggested last year, to totally reconstruct at least two of our resident_al streets each year. We have a Iso resurfaced the following streets without dis- rupting the present pavement by applying a coat of asphalt and covering with gravel peastone. Bertwell Road 3,000 square yards Berwick Road 1,933 square yards Fottler Avenue 1,595 square yards Franklin Road '2,550 square yards Harding Road 6,350 square yards Hilltop Avenue 2,525 square yards Merianl Street 933 square yards Taft Avenue 1,912 square yards Woburn Street 5,705 square yards Total 26,303 square yards Sidewalk Maintenance:— Approxilna1ely ten per cent of the Highway _Maintenance appropriation wa.a expended in the maintenance and construc- tion of sidewalks in various sections of the town. Bituminous concrete walks were constructed in the following locations:— Adams Street 225 square yards Chandler and Oakland Streets 401 square yards Clarke and Parker Streets 364 square yards Glen Road 126 square yards Massachusetts Avenue 126 square yards :Mariam Street 163 square yards Total 1,405 square yards We also added a two inch bituminous top to the present sidewalks on: Massachusetts Avenue and Oakland Street, a total of t)51 square yards. Finally, under sidewalk maintenance we replaced those sections of granolithic walk which were un- safe for pedestrian traffic and maintained gravel walks in var- ious locations in the town. 284 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Drainage Construction:— In addition to the small amount of drainage that was in- stalled in connection with our scarifying and reshaping work, 24{) lineal feet of 10 incl) concrete drain and i catch_ basins were installed on Bow Street. and Cliffe Avenue. Generai Work: -- The Highway Division carried on the usual cleaning and patching throughout the town. These two ilei ns, unimportant as they may seem, cost. the town approximately twenty per cent of the Highway Maintenance appropriation. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION Under the Betterment Act, granolithic sidewalks were con- structed on Smith Avenue and Somerset Road by Hervey S. Ar►uingtou Company. The total number of Square yards con structed under this A.et were 82:5. CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION Pleasant and Watertown Streets:— following the completion of the new State Highway work was started on the construction of Pleasant and Watertown Streets in March. Due to the lateness of Public Works appro- priations by the State Legislature, it was necessary to postpone the construction of Watertown Street until the middle of August. However, the construction of these two streets added 19,420 square yards of two -course penetration macadam sur- face to the town highway system. During the construction of these streets 3,074 lineal feet and 4; structures were added to our present drainage system. Lincoln Street:— Drainage work was started on Lincoln Street by the W. P. A. forces but the actual work of construction was de- ferred until next Spring, This can he attributed to the late- ness of the Season when the project was finally started under W. P. A. and the large amount of ledge encountered in the ex- cavation. CHAPTER 464—ACTS OF 1935 With the assistance of money received front the Federal government 2,650 square yards of Warren Penolithic Pave- REPORT OF' HIGHWAY DIVISION 285 went was constructed on Waltham Street from .Men Street 1,100 feet southerly. In connection with this work 070 feet of 12" drain and 11 structures were installed. This street was con- structed under extremely difficult climatic conditions, and the results obtained by the process patented by the Warren Tech- nical Service indicates to this division that this type of ser - face should be utilized on all future construction of main roads. STREET CONSTRUCTION Under the Betterment Act, Parnrcrest rive►me and hendall Road were accepted by the town and constricted (luring the past Fall. Farmcrest Avenue:— Area 4,010 Square yards Drainage : 8" Concrete Pipe 942 feet 12" Vitrified Clay Pipe 210 feet 1.0" Vitrified Clay Pipe 121 feet 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 49 feet Catch Basins 10 Man Holes 4 Kendall Road:— Area 1,840 square yards Drainage : 8" Concrete Pipe 261 feet Catch Basins 4 DRAINAGE Two of the worst drainage situations hi the town were tak• en care of in the past year by the construction of drains on Lowell Street and Westminster Avenue, and through the Craw- ford property on Hancock Street. This construction consisted of the installation of 1447 feet of pipe and the building of 13 structures. SNOW REMOVAL The year 1935 saw a total snowfall of 57.8 inches of which 31.1 inches fell in January. The severest storm of the season came on January 23rd and 24th, at which time 1.6 inches of 811ow covered the town. During this particular storm over 350 men were given temporary work. In the report of the year 1334, we stated that our equipment was not adequate to compete with 286 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON a storm of great intensity-. Although, during the year 1933 we added two new v -plows to our snow equipment, we are still under -equipped and are unable to give the service which we feel is necessary. The largest snow unit, a fire -ton tractor with 0. v -plow, is now over ten years old and is showing decided evidence of wear. It is our recommendation that the town pur- chase a new unit to replace this old tractor. CONCLUSION It was very gratifying to the Highway Division to in- stall in the various construction jobs 7,093 feet of drainage and the necessary appurtenances. Drainage is perhaps the great- est problem that presents itself to the town at this particular time. The work of the E. H. A. and Z. P. A, in widening and deepening the main outlets of the town will be of inestimable value to the town in future years. Drainage. being, the primary feature in the construction of new roads, is naturally of tre- mendous interest to ns, and we sincerely hope that the town will carry on the program of extending the ina.in drainage sys- terus with separate appropriations as a. yearly feature of our budget. Finally, T want to thank the Superintendent of other divi- sions for their cooperation, and T would particularly like to commend the splendid attitude of cooperation which the men With wlrorn I worked have given me. Respectfully- submitted, 't'STrr.r.rAar ('. P-1\'I'ox, ,]►i. Supt. 'Highway Division. LIST OF FURORS 287 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Janie (Copal ion Address AIlen, M. Lawrence, Automobile Repairs 92 Outlook Drive Ames, Tracy W., Insurance 9 Ilighland Avenue Bailey, Fred, Retired 507 Waltham Street Bailey, George J., Farmer East. Street Barry, John D., Electrician.. 22 Bow Street Bartlett, Fred B., Golf Driving Range 104 Bedford Street Barton, George S., Com. Designer 15 Bloomfield Street Beaeh, Clayton F., Plumbers' Supplies 94 Oakland Street Bean, George W., Golf Range 359 Bedford Street Bovington, Alfred J., Farmer 130 Marrett Road Briggs, Clarence E., Organ Dealer 75 Outlook Drive Burnham, William I., Gardener East Street Buttrick, Edward F., Cotton Business..„...., ...... ............ 996 Mass. Avenue Childs, Calvin W., Automobile Dealer 6 Chandler Street Coleman, Franklin W., 'Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins, William A., Machinist . 39 "Woburn Street Connor, Frederick A., Merchant °52 Marrett Road Cronin, Cornelius P„ Salesman 14 Utica Street Cumming, J. Everett, Electrician 20 Vaille Avenue Custance, Howard E., Contractor 2 Tewksbury Street Dailey, John P., Contractor 950 Marrett Road Dailey, Willia.nr E., Chauffeur 300 Bedford Street Early, Frank F., Salesrnan 18 Butler Avenue Emery, Leland H., Salesman 45 Meriam Street Faulkner, Frank, Carpenter 66 Winter Street Figenbaum, Ernest K., Stare Manager 90 Cliffe Avenue Fitzgerald, Thomas W., Mason 5 Parker Street Giroux, Archibald R., Broker 6 Stratham Road Greeley, William R., Architect 1948 Mass. Avenue Guthrie, James A., At home ,7 Taft Avenue Hadley, Frank R., Proofreader 502 _Mass, Avenue Hall, Irving G., Jr., Steamship Agent 73 Meriam Street Haley, William J., Farmer Bacon Street Harrington, Bartlett J., Contractor 11 Curve Street 288 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hathaway, Alton H., Bakery Business 95 Oakland Street Hauck, Carl, Wood Carver 14 Harbell Street Howard, Harry F_, Advertising 4 Rowland Avenue Hunneman, Frederic B., Salesman 7 Parker Street Inga.l!s, Roger, Salesman 32 Reed Street Jackson, C. Henry, Florist 40 Clarke Street Jones, Miles L. F., Retired 440 Mass. Avenue Kelley, Turner C., Broker 9151 Mars. Avenue Kettell, Russell H., Teacher 10 Eliot Road Kinneen, Timothy, Teacher 156 Vine Street Lawrence, Louis H., Retired 906 Waltham Street Lawrence, Thomas 0., Salesman 94 Theresa Avenue Locke, Arthur E,, Salesman 64 Farinrrest Avenue Longbottom, Walter, Conductor 16 independence Road Love, Donald, Broker 1361 Mass. Avenue Lowe, George H., Retired 419 Merrett Road Maddison, Arthur N., Real Estate 15 Winthrop Road Manley, William E., Meat Business 15 Parker Street Marshall, Wiliam J., Shipper 9 Independence Avenue Marsolais, Charles H., Contractor„ 715 Mass. Avenue Martin, Ernest C., Druggist 11 Eliot Road McDevitt, Charles, Farmer 1 Grove Street McDonnell, Michael E., Clerk.. 7 Curve Street McDonnell, Paul F., Type Setter 28 Vine Street Milne, Alexander R., Plumber 9 Utica Street Morey, George P.. Salesman 90 North Hancock Street Morse, Clayton M., Clerk 29 Sherman Street Mu]Iiken, William E., Coal Business 225 Waltham Street Murphy, H. Dudley, Artist 12 Summit Road Murray, John A., Machinist 13 Theresa Avenue Muzzey, Clifford L., Salesmen 14 Glen Road Noonan, Louis E., Teamster 2 Vine Street Norris, Dana T., Office Assistant 7 Winthrop Road O'Connor, John E., Bus Operator 72 Waltham Street O'Donnell. Bernard, Machinist 20 Shirley Street Ormond, Frederick S., Nursery Business 5 Smith Avenue Parks, Joseph A., Salesman 4 Hillside Terrace Partridge, Ashley W., Bakery Business 274 Marrett. Road Pierce, Clifford W., Salesman 1 Eustis Street Pratt, James A., Tree Surgeon 9 Webb Street Redman, Lester T., Salesman 10 Hayes Avenue Rhones, Edward F., Laundry 34 Winter Street Richards, Gordon D., Contractor 19 Maple Street Ripley, Harry M., Publisher 2 Audubon Road Ross, George M., Salesman 48 Harding Road Rowse, Richard E. Salesman 24 Adams Street Ryan, Christopher S., Manager.. 10 Bedford Street LIST OF JURORS 289 Rycroft, Peter, Laborer 12 Utica Street Sargent, Edward H., Secretary 27 Oakland Street Shepard, Frank R., Retired 1386 Mass. Avenue Sherburne, Warren, Auditor 34 Hancock Street Simonds, George A., Mechanic 16 Adams Street Slocum, Curlys L., Instructor 92 Blossom Street Smith, Allen C., Dry Goods 5 Forest Street Sorenson, Harry, Mechanic 116 Woburn Street Spellenberg, Frederick, Retired 494 Lowell Street Steeves, Clyde E., Steamfitter 24 hilltop Avenue Stevens, Rupert H., Contractor 86 Meriam Street Teague, George S., Candy Maker 3 Valley Road Thompson, Frank J., Cabinet Maker 4 Smyth Street Tullar, Fred H., Salesman 98 Hancock Street Valentine, John S., Insurance 1698 Mass. Avenue Warrington, Lester B., Engineer Bernard Street Washburn, George E., Teacher 21 Parker Street Wellington, Herbert A., Salesman 2139 Mass. Avenue Whalen, John P., Furniture Business 21 Eliot Road Whipple, Bertram F., Bank Clerk 9 Chase Avenue Whipple, Paul, Shoe Salesman 15 Belfry Terrace Williams, Harry A., Designer 24 Woodland Road Wilson, Donald, Engineer,. 33 Bloomfield Street Wilson, Walter H_, Farmer 5 Pleasant Street Wood, George Il., Painter 36 Waltham Street Kilgour, Dwight F., Retired 56 Bloomfield Street Woods, George A., Retired 41 Bloomfield Street Robertson, Peter, Retired 39 Somerset Road Adopted June 25, 1935. 290 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LECTURES February 3, 1936. 7'o TIIE HONORAnLE BOARD OF SELECTMISN LEX N';'CON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the Wills of Eliza Cary I'arnllaln and Susanna E. Cary begs to submit its Sixth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1935, to December 31, 1935. The Lectures provided were as follows: January 3. February 20. March 13. Dr. William Beebe, "Five Hundred Fathoms Down" Boston Sinfonietta, Arthur fielder, Conductor ,l+rlln. K. Howa rd, "Hunting on the East Coast of Greenland" November 13. William La Va rre, "Gold, Diamonds and Orchids" December 11. Ln man Beecher Stowe, "Mark Twain Self Appointed Instructor of the Public" The expenses incurred for these Lectures, which have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, amount- ed to $1,288.80, of which $1,025.00 was paid to lecturers and the remainder covered advertising, printing, ushers and other ex- penses. Respectfully- submitted, ROBERT H. HOLT PHILIP M. CLARK DOROTHY DEAN SIHELDON REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR REPORT OF' MILK INSPECTOR December 3l, 1935_ TO THE HONORABLE BOARD 01+` SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: 291 I herewih submit the following report for the year ending. December 31st, 1935: Number of samples seized or purchased Number of samples analyzed for butter fat and total solids Number of samples analyzed for bacteria and other organisms Number of inspections of milk plants Number of inspections of dairy farms Number of milk licenses issued Number of licenses issued for Pasteurization Planta 7 Number of licenses issued for Ice Cream Plants1 Number of oleomargarine licenses issued 13 Average per cent butter -fat 4.24 Average per cent total solids 13.07 118 118 75 45 62 72 The general public is quite familiar with pulmonary tuber- culosis, which attacks the lungs, but knows very little about the bovine type of tuberculosis and its ravages. However, bo- vine tuberculosis has been a common and dreadful scourge, es- pecially to younger children. Perhaps you have noticed that crippled children are not seen today nearly as frequently as they were ten or fifteen years ago, and they will be rarer in the future because of the practical elimination of bovine tubercu- losis. Soon his disease will be as uncommon in Massachusetts a.s Typhoid Fever and Diphtheria are now. The reason for this is that about seventy-five per cent of the people of Massachu- setts consume pasteurized milk. More than one out of every 292 TOWN OF LEXINGTON three of our dairy cattle was tubercular and now our herds show an average of less than one-half of. one per cent of this dread infection. Since 1910 when pasteurized milk first began to be used in .Massachusetts to any extent, the rate from other forms of tuberculosis than pulmonary has dropped ninety-two per cent from forty-six to five per one hundred thousand. During the same time the rate for pulmonary tuberculosis has dropped sixty-four per cent from one hundred and thirty-three to forty- seven per one hundred thousand. This record goes to show how dangerous it is to use raw milk unless it comes from an accred- ited herd. Every precaution must be takers to keep our herds clean. Cow barns are whitewashed twice a year and no swine or ether animals are allowed to be kept near dairy barns, as cows have been infected from swine whose pens were located near dairy barns. Our dairies are inspected once a week if possi- ble, and all milk rooms are separate from dairy barns and must be kept clean. painted, screened and absolutely free from flies and other insects. You can see by my report that our milk analyses show a percentage of butter -fat and total solids as high, if not higher, than any town in the state, and bacteria is very low. it is with great pleasure that T express my appreciation of the cooperation of producers of and dealers in milk as well as the officials of the town, to the end that the public receives a clean and safe milk. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVEN SON, Milk Inspector-. REPORT OF ST.;PERINTENDENT OF PARKS 293 REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IDecember 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEX INGTeo , 1IAssACIIUSETTS Gentlemen: We have the honor of submitting to you the twenty-second report of the Park Division which is accompanied by the report of the Supervisor of Playgrounds. All the various activ- ities under the supervision of this department have shown a substantial growth. The recreation department should have special mention. It has our constant interest as it is through the work of the recreation department that the Park Department is becoming better known and ever more useful tai all classes of our citizens. The use of the public parks and playgrounds was formerly confined to the summer season, but now the department is an all -year-round proposition, and the recreation facilities of the parks are developing for fall and winter activities as well as for summer use. Much more than ever before has that universally implant- ed desire of every human soul for scenic beauty become more manifest during the past years. It is this selfsame desire for the beautiful in nature that prompts great numbers of people to surround their homes with trees and shubbery, that induces them to leave the city and enjoy the countryside, and it is this inborn craving and desire of every human being to enjoy na- ture's beauty and imbibe with it the inspiration and the eleva- tion that goes with it. This statement of the above-mentioned fact that has been the moving thought in everything that this department has undertaken during the past years. What I mean by that is, during the last year, at the en- trance of our playground, the flower garden and beds were re - 294 TOWN OF LEXINUTON moved to make way for the regrading of this territory. While doing this many of our citizens were deprived of visiting what they considered a beauty spot. We are trying to make our parks just as beautiful as possible. By so doing we will bring the beauties of nature into the parks. Man's happiness does not consist of merely eating and drinking and in the fruitless possession of earthly goods. Man's real happiness consists of furnishing food to those mental ap- petites that are gratified without impairing the welfare of his neighbors. Looking at our work from this angle, parks, fine trees, shrubbery, and flowers are not a luxury but a necessity in the work of helping along our citizens' general happiness. Therefore it is a pleasure to work as tread of this department, appreciating your honorable board and our citizens' coopera- tion in our work. All triangles and road sections have been given their usual rare during the past year. The committee given custody of the German field piece has at last picked out a permanent location on Tower Park. This field piece has been erected :rnd given a natural setting. The flag pole on the Battle Green was examined and re- paired, and the flag has been flown every day. The lawn was fertilized and spots reseeded that had been winter killed. The practice of lighting the blue spruce at Christmas was contin- ued. The grounds of Buclanan Tavern are very Inuclr in need of rcloaming and seeding, and 1 am requesting that we do part of it during the next year. By doing it this way it would be more economical and would not cause too ranch expense in any one year. Our department has given special attention during the past year to obtaining skating areas for winter recreation. Many a fine compliment has been paid for this endeavor which is ample proof for the continuation of flooding and cleaning oil various areas for this activity. At the East Lexington Play- ground, work ]ias been started on the skating pond. This skat- ing area will he safe at all times as the maximum amount of water will be less than two feet deep. To give a fair idea of the advantage taken in this activity I have prepared the following figures: REPORT OF S::PERINTENDENT OF PARKS 295 No. Skating ;Average Days Per Day Total Kineen's Pond 29 150 4350 Hatch's Pond . 14 60 700 Reservoir 14 100 1400 Center Playground 26 40 1040 Grand Total 7490 The work at the North Lexington Playground has been completed. The culvert at Valley Road has been rebuilt, grad- ing around the tennis courts completed, and a bridge construct- ed at the northwest corner so that now the children can cross from Lexington Heights to the Parker School without the dan- ger that was previously contended with. THE CENTER PLAYGROUND The Center Playground Personnel: Head Supervisor: ROBERT M uA Tennis Instructor: GEORGE V. MoItsE Clerk: RUTII CUSTANCII Exan n er8: EDWARD READEL, DOROTHY RUDD, FLORENCE CASWELL InRti uctor8 : EI.INOR TRASK, RAnnAn,t Davis, JOHN MARA Each playground has its own atmosphere, depending partly upon its physical aspects and partly upon the neighboring pop- ulation, but mostly- upon its instructors and assistants. The relations of the playground instructors with the parents of the children are pleasant and intimate. The mothers are always willing to codoperate with those in charge when there is a special exhibit, and conic themselves to assist in running off the programs. A strict account of all activities at the Center Playground has been kept this past year and are as following: 296 TOWN OF LEXINGT0? Total Total Cori- Attend - Games tesLants ance Track Meets 4 238 310 Baseball Games 42 840 5285 Girls' Baseball 3 GO 70 Girls' Lacrosse 2 88 55 Girls' Field Hockey 4 176 275 Football Games 11 330 6920 Soccer Games 11 396 755 Field Day (Veterans of For- eign Wars) 1 0 500 Total 78 2128 14,170 The swimming pool in the past year has been satisfactor- ily and ably handled by Mr. Mara. The attendance at the pool remained about the same as last year but the use of the pool increased again this year by about ten per cent. The weather conditions contribute a great deal in the amount of use that an outdoor pool receives. Rainy or cloudy weather will cut down the attendance very noticeably. Only those who have some particular test to pass or one who is an out and out Brownie will attend on such days. The women of the Women's Recreation Class under the direction of Francis Kelley availed themselves of the privilege of using the pool one night a week for instruction. Greater ad- vancement has been made in tests passed this year than in any year since the pool was opened. This improvement shows up very decidedly in the life saving class. PLAYGROUND REPORTS The Lexington Center Playground and Swimming Pool started its 1935 season on June 24, Supervised activity on the playground started the second day and was continued for nine weeks while the swimming pool was open until Labor I)ay. The program carried out this season was very similar to those of previous years, with only minor changes made. At all times there were two instructors on duty at the pool and two on duty on the playground, and changes were made twice each day. Tn this way the children had the advantage of working ruttier all of the instructors and it also gave the REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS 297 instructors a change of duties every two hours which broke up the monotony of doing the same thing alt day long. Craft work seemed to be the favorite pastime with both boys and girls. Leather work seemed to be the most popular type of work with both boys and girls, but metal work, scrap books, notebooks, and pageant costumes were also favorites. Volley ball was a new game to the playground this sum- mer and both boys and girls organized teams and competed against East Lexington. Tournaments of all kinds were'run and everyone had a chance to enter as many as he or she de- sired. The playground pageant was taken from the story, "Alice hi Wonderland." Sixty -fine boys and girls from the Center Playground took part and only those who were regulars were given parts. All the costumes and properties were made on the playground by the children and instructors. it was estimated that about twenty -live hundred people witnessed the pageant. We owe much thanks to the Lexington Fire Department for the use of their lighting system without which our pageant could not have been presented in the evening. Two field days were held, one at ]]rid -season and one at the end of the season. On the Final Field Day the children front North and Last Lexington were transported to the Center Play- ground to compete in tournament finals. Canalaie Lake was selected as the scene of the playground outing this year. One hundred and seventy-five playground reg- ulars left Lexington in five busses to have one of the most en- joya.ble days they ever had. The program carried out at the swimming pool this sum- mer was the same as in the past. The life saving class started at the beginning of the summer and instruction was given for seven weeks, after which a group of eight seniors and five ju- niors successfully passed a very difficult test. We have upheld the ]nigh slandards of life saving which were set by Mr. Abell. A full and interesting prograrnwas arranged for the final swimming exhibition, but due to the cold weather only a few of those who were to participate carne in bathing suits and many - 295 TOWN OF LEXINGTON of the races and exhibitions had to be left out. Even though the program was not run off as planned, the crowd of nearly six hundred seemed to enjoy it. The North Lexington Playground opened on July 1, 1935, and closed on August 24, with Miss Nora Corcoran in charge. One hundred and two children registered, and the average daily attendance was 40-42. Picnic Day had an average attend- ance of 50 and the last one had the record number of 71 child- ren in attendance. The first two hours in the morning were devoted to craft work and tournaments. From eleven to twelve o'clock an active game period was held. In the afternoon the hottest hours (1 to 3) were used for the quieter activities of craft work. From three to four o'clock Kiddies' Hour was held at which time sand houses were constructed and games for the younger children. played. Dur- ing this hour the older children were left to their own amuse- ment which was usually group games with both boys and girls participating. Four to five o'clock was again either an active or quiet game period. One day a week. usually Thursday, was 'lunch day. All children brought their lunches and after lurch they enjoyed exciting treasure bunts or special contests. This year our tournaments were run off by months. Tn July draw tourna- ments were held in ]horseshoes, jacknife, jaekstones, and cro- quet. The finals for these were held at the small arid -season field dad-. In August ladder tournaments were held in the above-mentioned games. The winners of the tournament com- peted at the Final Field Day at the Center Playground. This year, North Lexington was successful, winning four tourna- ments on Final Field Day. Twenty-five children enjoyed the trip to Canobie Lake along with the children from the other playgrounds. There were thirty children eligible, but five were unable to go. The East: Lexington Palyground opened on June 24 and closed on August 23, with Miss Florence Caswell in charge, assisted by Francis Kelley. On _llonda.y, Wednesday, and F ri- day, a general program was followed with tournaments, base- ball, and supervised games in the morning, and a story hour, REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT 4F PARKS 299 crafts, tennis, Kiddies' Hour, and games in the afternoon. The arrangement of transporting the children to the swimming pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays was continued. A new volley ball court was erected at the first of the sea - tion and from that time the game was played continuously by both boys and girls. Although we missed the tennis instructor during July, we were fortunate in having him on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from two to four o'clock in August. The children took a genuine interest in craft work this year, com- pleting 286 articles including autograph books, halters, scrap books, and leather pocketbooks. For the first time in the history of the East Lexington Playground an evening performance was given by the children on August 19 from seven to eight o'clock for the entertainment of their parents and friends. Two playlets on safety were en- acted by the children, entitled, "The Triumph of Safety" and "Discovered,—A Safe Place to Play." Rehearsals and the gath- ering of costumes and properties kept the children busy for two weeks, but with much enthusiasm. The season closed success- fully on August 24 at the Final Swimming Meet. Kathleen Schlichte received the cup awarded for having earned the high- est number of points on the playground, 246. The addition of a male instructor was responsible for the following good attendance: Playground Enrollment t .................................. 225 Total Playground Attendance 5391 Average Daily Attendance 112 Total Pool Attendance• 1159 Average Pool Attendance 71 TENNIS REPORT The second season of tennis instruction opened at the Lexington Center Playground on Monday, ,lune 24, 1935. Fif- teen boys and twenty-five girls constituted the initial enroll- ment. The majority were pupils of the 1934 season bnt there were seven new girls and one new boy. Throughout the sum- mer the interest in the sport never flagged; in fact, the in- structor was continually faced with the problem of newcom- ers with whom he tried to work as much as possible without 300 TOWN OF LEXINGTON allowing the advancement of the more experienced pupils to suffer. The system of instruction inaugurated in 1934 was car- ried on in 1935. Of course, not all boys and girls take to ten- nis in the same degree. To some it conies naturally but to the great majority, it means hard work, practice, and constant ap- plication in oriler to acquire skill and proficiency. After all, it is results that count and the records made by the Playground youngsters (16 years of age and under) in t]ie Open Town tournaments, were not only satisfactory, but constitute per- manent proof of the value of the coaching and instruction. The new practice board had more bearing on the success of the last season than any other factor. Modeled after the best practice boards in the country surfaced in the grinner of the other courts; completely marked out with service lines, base lines, and side lines for a one-half regulation court, and with back area fully enclosed, this "cage" performed many func- tions. (1) It was the idea] spot for beginners. (2) It was of great value for nil tennis players in the matter of stroke prac- tice. (3) It gave the instructor a better menus of group ad- vancement. (4-) It took etre of any overflow when the eight courts were crowded. (5) it was invaluable in developing that most vital of tennis attributes, tennis "eve." Tlie Division of Parks and Playgrounds continued its sponsorship of the open tournament which has been growing in size and popularity since it was inaugurated in 1932. The events consisted of men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles. The largest number of entries ever received, 52, was recorded for the men's singles, Mr. A. M. Berry of Strathaun Road was the winner of this tournament, defeating Mr. Nathan Dane in the finals. The tournament was full of upsets, not a. ceded player reaching the semi-finals. Of particular note is the fact that Bobby Michelson, 13 years 01(1, was one of the semi-finalists, and the other was Warren Love. 16 years old. Michelson gave a fine account of himself before bowing to Dane, and Love was so effective against Berry that with a little more experience he will doubtless be able to win one of the tournaments. There were 1.8 entries in the Women's singles and here again a new champion was crowned, none other than Miss Marion Hynes, 16 years old, from East Lexington walked off REPORT OF S PERINTEN1JENT OF PARKS 301 with the title, defeating another excellent player, Miss Mary Allia, in the finals. In the mixed doubles 14 teams competed and in this case the 1934 winners, Mr. William McCarron and Miss Mary Allia, took the measure of a new finalist team, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson. Unfortunately, Mr. Berry who won the men's sin- gles could not represent us this year at Springfield in the New England tournament. His place was offered to Mr. Dane, the runner-up, but he was away and could not make the trip. The Open Town Tournament formerly sponsored by the Old Belfry Club was discontinued. In response to a very evi- dent demand, the Park Division took the responsibility of sponsoring this tournament. Thirty-two teams rushed in their entries for opening play on Saturday, September 14. The win- ners were the newly formed partnership, William McCarron and Winslow Tower. Their opponents in the sinal round were Ellis Abell and Walter Fogg. Through the generosity of Se- lectman William G. Potter, beautiful silver tea services were awarded the winners. PLAYGROUND CUP WINNERS Lillian Cticeinello—North Lexington Kathleen Schlichte—East Lexington Richard Coudrey—Center MOST IMPROVEMENT PLACQUE Freeman Nourse MARATHON SWIM AWARDS Alice Johnson, Richard Condrey LEGION AWARDS William Wilkins, Jean Shirley RED CROSS LIFE SAVING AWARDS Junior: Henry \'alliere, Edna Smith, Betty Lewis, Barbara Little, Anna. Kelley. Senior: Barbara Davis (renewal), Priscilla Davis, Betty Fitzgerald, Betty Nourse, Wendall Houghton, Jack Mara. Richard Cowdrey, Ruth Custance. 302 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECOMMENDATIONS 1. A field house at the Center Playground. 2. A tractor and rotary brush to he used on skating areas. 2. That provision be made for the restringing of do- nated tennis racquets. 4. That consideration be given to re -surfacing those tennis courts which need it most. 5. That the present program of tennis instruction be continued, and that the department sponsor the open tennis tournaments of next year. We are indebted to the American Legion and to Mr. Pot- ter for the prizes donated to the playground, and to all the de- partment heads who cooperated with this division so splendidly during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GAR.RITY, Superintendent of Park Division. REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 303- REPORT O3 REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD During the past year the Planning Board has held twenty- one regular meetings, three joint meetings, has taken two field trips, and has conducted three public hearings. It has con- sidered six specific amendments to the Zoning By -Law and has given its opinion 011 several proposed streets and plot layouts. Roadside planting and further development of our Park areas have been under consideration and as in the previous year much time has been devoted to the areas adjoining the Concord Turnpike and other proposed major highways. At the Auroral Town Meeting in .March the Planning Board reported against one amendment which was indefinitely postponed. At. the July Town Meeting the board reported against one amendment which was passed; the Board also pre- sented an amendment to prevent wholesale toga soil stripping, which was indefinitely postponed, but following a joint meet- ing with the Board of Selectmen and Board of Appeals, the subject ryas re -opened and will again be presented lo the Town for action. The Board has interested itself in several Legislative Acts relating to planning, notably that establishing a State Plan- ning Board, a revision of the Planning Board Enabling Act,. the Bill Board Art and the Act seeking to protect the Concord - Turnpike. Our Chairman, Nr. Duffy, as Chairman of the Regional Planning Board wa.s actively concerned with the Concord Turn- pike Act, which passed both Houses only to be vetoed by the Governor. The Board, however, Hopes to present a plan which will be acceptable to the Town, to accomplish the desired ends of making this important highway safe and of 'protecting its natural beauty in order to encourage residential building in that section of the town. All automobile Barking census, (counts being made by E R A men), embracing the center of the town was directed and summarized by the Board. The resnl is indicated that eon - 304 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ditions are not generally serious, although there is no doubt that considerable more space would become available for pub- lic use if a number of our trades people would refrain from us- ing this area as an all -clay garage. A report in full is filed with Board of Selectmen. Serious consideration has been given to that part of our By -Law pertaining to area regulations. Whether the present requirements for a seventy-five foot frontage and seven thou- sand five hundred square feet area are sufficient for a town with the characteristics of Lexington is open to discussion and will receive further study by the Board, Members of the Lexington Planning Board have met with the Circumferential Highway Regional Committee, representa- tives of the State Department of Public Works and the Wal- tham Planning Board to consider the layout of the proposed Circumferential Highway (sometimes referred to as the new Route 12S), as well as its protection from unnecessary intru- sion by commercial enterprises. Definite recommendations have been prepared and will be forwarded to the State Planning Board covering that part passing through Lexington. As a consequence of moving from Lexington, the Board lost the services of Mr Roland B. Greeley and his resignation was a distinct loss to the Board. Trained for city planning and employed by the New England Regional Planning Committee, he contributed much of value to the Board, beyond that of serv- ing as clerk for a year and a half. At a joint meeting of Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board held November 26, 1935, 3[r. Neil Borden was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Greeley's resignation. Mr. Borden is a Professor of _Marketing at the Harvard School of Business Administration and brings a keen appreciation of town requirements to the Board. The Planning Board recognizes and acknowledges the as- sistance and cooperation received from the Engineering De- partment together with that of the other. Town Departments. Respectfully submitted, J. Hi.i- aY Dr: FFY EDWARD W. KIMR.LLL NFr7, H. BORDEN SHFLoox A. ROBINSON Jon's A. SELLARS LESrER F. ELLIS REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen : 305 1 herewith submit my report as Plumbing inspector for the year ending December 31, 1935:. Number of applications filed and granted 84 Seventy-four permits issued at $2.00 $148.00 Ten permits were issued where no charges were made ow- ing to new fixtures being installed for the older ones and mod- ern ones to take their place. Calls for inspections of work in old buildings were made and changes in the house drainage made necessary by sewer connections. Respectfully submitted, ANDREW BAIN, Plumbing Inspector. 306 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen:— have entlemen:— ha.ve the honor to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1935: Number of Arrests 32S Offenses for which arrests were made: Adultery 1 Attempt to Break and Enter 4 Attempt to Rape 3 Assault and Battery 18 Breaking and Entering 10 Carrying a Revolver without a permit 1 Cruelty to Dog .. 1 Drunkenness 116 Failing to Restrain Dog 4 Fornication 1 Interrupting a funeral procession 1 Keeping a junk shop without a license 2 Keeping unlicensed dog 2 Larceny 41 14Talicious Mischief 1 Manslaughter 2 Non -Support 6 Peddling without a license 1 Rape 1 Receiving stolen property 3 Registering Bets 1 Runaways 4 Storing gasoline without a permit 1 Suspicious persons 12 Truancy 1 Vagrancy 1 Violating Automobile Laws 80 REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT 207 308 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Violating By -Laws Violating Probation Total Disposition of Cases 5 4 328 Committed to House of Correction 31 Committed to State Farm 3 Committed to State Prison 4 Continued Discharged Dismissed Filed 43 Fined 110 Probation 37 Released 24 Restitution 2 Suspended .. 13 Turned over to Parents 2 Turned over to out of town Police 24 Turned over to the Walter M. Fernald School 1 5 26 3 Total 328 Aggregate Amount of Fines Imposed $2,675.00 Aggregate Terms of Imprisonment .- 14 years, 11 months Operating after revocation Operating after suspension 1 2 Operating at a speed greater than reasonable and proper 2 Operating so the lives and safety of the public might be en- dangered 4 Operating under the intiuence of liquor 33 Operating uninsured and unregistered automobiles 12 Operating without a license 12 Operating without proper brakes 1 Using plates assigned to another motor vehicle Violating the Law of the Road 2 5 Total SO The department is now equipped with fingerprint and photograph facilities. George C. Barry and John A. Russell were appointed to the Department on March 26, 1935, and make very efficient of- ficers. During the year we have had three fatal accidents. We wish to thank all those who have assisted us in the performance of our duties. Miscellaneous Business Yours very truly, Accidents Reported 197 Accidents Investigated 197 Buildings Found Open 78 Complaints Investigated 467 Officers Special Duty 190 hrs, Street Lights Reported Out 60 -Unoccupied Houses Given Special Attention 158 Number of Duty Calls 11,320 Number of Miles Run by Chevrolets 55,000 Number of Miles Run by Motorcycle 7,000 Number of Fire Alarms Responded To 54 Number of Stolen Automobiles Recovered 5 Violation of Automobile Laws Offenses itemized: Failing to slow down at intersection Going away and not making selves known after causing in- jury to persons and property 1 5 JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Chief of Police. REPORT OF POSTURE CLINIC 309 310 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF POSTURE CLINIC COMMITTEE THE HONORABLE Bo.utD ON' SI.LECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: Munroe 34 33 1 25 4 224 Parker 47 46 1 25 5 330 Totals 191 180 11 106 19 1,383 Respectfully submitted, EDITH M. KELLEY., ChairMan EVELYN S. TItASK MARGARET W. KETTELL RUTii E. MORRISON December 31, 1935. EVA 0. POTTER During the year from Tanuary 1, 1935 through December 31, 1935, one hundred eighty-eight eases of 1) posture were treated in the Lexington Posture Clinics which met once each meek in every Lexington grade school. The total number of children treated slows a decrease of fifty-eight in enrollment, with thirty --nine at the Munroe School, forty-six at the Adams School, forty-six at the Parker School, twenty-four at the Han- cock School, and thirty-three at the Franklin School. Sil- houetteograph pictures were taken of all school children from the third through the sixth grade in September, 1935. Clinics for the examination and grading of children enrolled in the weekly clinics were conducted by Dr. William A. Rogers four times during the year, on February 16, April 27, May 25, and oii December 14. As a result of these examinations, rec- ommendations were sent to the homes of fifteen children, ad- vising further care or special corrective work. Four children were referred to the Massachusetts General Hospital for spe- cial attention. Records by Schools New Old Dis- Total \t - D CaseF Ca6es charged $p. Rec. tendance Adams 55 55 2 19 7 345 Franklin 36 32 4 23 2 220 Hancock 19 16 3 14 1 264 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT 311 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1935. TO T1 --IE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE TOWN OF' LEXINGTON Gentlemen : As agent of the Board I submit, the following report for the year ending December 31, 1935. The records of this office show that under Chapter 117 of the General Laws (Support by Cities and Towns) 174 fam- ilies representing 160 persons and 17 single persons, malting a total of 807 persons, were aided. Under Chapter 118 of the General Laws (Aid to Mothers with Dependent Children) ( families representing 28 persons were aided. Under Chapter 118A of the General Laws (Adequate Assistance to Certain Aged Persons) 38 individuals were given assistance. The actual disbursements under these Chapters were as fol- lows: Chapter 117 $51,379.42 Chapter 118 3,689.34 Chapter 118A 9,069.94 Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns, Chapter 117 4,308.66 Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns, Chapter 118A 844.70 Total Reimbursements State—Chapter 117 $11,610.31 Cities and Towns—Chapter 117 8,436-56 Individuals Chapter 117 44.00 State—Chapter 118A (1934-1935) 8,692.23 Cities and Towns—Chapter 118A 915.82 Net Cost $69,292.06 $29,698.92 $39,593.14 312 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Settlements Chapter 117 Lexington Settlements Chapter 117 --Other Cities and Towns State (No settlement) Divided Settlements Undetermined Settlements Chapter 118—Lexington Settlements Chapter 118—Other Cities and Towns Chapter 118—State Chapter 118A—Lexington Settled Chapter 118A—Other Cities and Towns Chapter 118A—State 108 Familes Single 27 Families Single 22 Families Single 6 Families 1 Family 470 Persons 35 123 5 139 7 21 174 807 4 Families 1 Family 1 Family 6 20 8 10 38 18 Persons 3 " 7 28 One hundred twenty-seven (127) families representing 502 persons bad during the year a member working on one of the Emergency Relief Administration or Works Progress Admin- istration Projects and aid rendered was supplementary to this work. The operation of the Emergency Relief Administration and the Works Progress Administration Projects has material- ly lessened the relief load. Comparisons December 31, 1932 Causes Persons Public Welfare (Including Mothers' Md) 100 442 Old Age Assistance 26 26 Total 126 46S December 21, 1933 Public Welfare {Including Mothers' Aid) 87 328 Old Age Assistance 25 25 Total 112 353 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT 313 December 31, 1934 Public Welfare 77 284 Mothers' Aid 4 21 Old Age Assistance 29 29 Total 110 331 December 31, 1935 Public Welfare (Including Single Per- sons) Mothers' Aid Old Age Assistance Total 139 4 31 492 21 31 174 544 Of the 174 cases representing 544 persons as of December 31, 1935, there were 50 cases representing 248 persons who had a member working on one of the P. W. A. projects. FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES The distribution of Federal surplus commodities itas been continued during 1035. During the latter part of November this became a State project under the Works Progress Administra- tion and this office is now relieved of the actual handling of the distribution. It is intimated that the persons who are eligible to receive these commodities will be certiled by this Department when any regulations are issued. The cost of actual distribution is still to be borne by the town. During the period from January 1, 1935 to December 31, 1935.the fol- lowing connuodities have been. distributed to approximately 200 families at a cost of $624.48. Tinned Roast Beef -5,277 lbs. Tinned Hamburger ---6,490 lbs. Tinned Stew Beef -750 lbs. Tinned Roast Veal -1,836 lbs. Tinned Mutton -396 lbs. Evaporated Milk -1,200 cans Butter -720 lbs. Cheese -250 lbs. Prunes -1,468 lbs. Potatoes -10,660 lbs. Rice -480 pkgs. Clothing -5,625 units. Mattresses -69. Comforters -100. Leather Coats -54. 314 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS During 1935 there were 4 enrollments i'or the Civilian Con- servation Corps. The total quota for Lexington assigned dur- ing the year was 19 and there were 23 young men certified. Since the beginning of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the summer of 1933 and up to January 1, 1936, Lexington has been allotted 48 men and 52 have been certified. Due to expira- tion of enrollment, returned to employment, and discharges for various reasons, there are now approximately 18 young men in the Camps. CLOTHING The Public Health Association has cooperated as previous- ly with. this Department and valued assistance rendered in various ways by this organization. I desire to express my apreciat.ion for the cooperation of all who have assisted in any way the work of this department. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent. REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 315 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOA1i.D OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: 316 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Liquid Measures: 70 Yard Sticks 19 Adjusting Charges $8.65 Sealing Fees 106.93 Total $115.58 There have been 524 test weighings, 88 short. The wales have all been sealed and tested. The Sealer will be at the Town Office Building on Wednes- day mornings or by appointment. Respectfully submitted, C. E. HADLEX 1 herewith submit my annual report for the year ending Sealer of -Weights and Measures. December 31st, 1935: Scales: Not Device Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned Platform over 5,000 lbs.... 3 Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs2 49 2 1 Counter under 100 lbs1 23 Counter 100 lbs. or over1 2 Beam over 100 lbs. 1 Beam under 100 lbs. Spring over 100 lbs. .... 7 Spring under 100 lbs. 7 92 Computing under 100 lbs5 35 2 Personal weighing 6 Prescription 1 4 Weights: Avoirdupois 2 272 Apothecaries .... 07 Auto Devices: Gasoline pumps 9 49 1 Gasoline Meter pumps 10 35 Stops 250 Kerosene pumps Oil Measuring REPORT OP DIVISION OF TREES AND MOTHS 317 REPORT OF SHADE TREES AND MOTH DEPARTMENT December 31, 15;3i). TO THE HONORAL'LE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen I hereby submit my annual report as Deputy Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent for the year ending December 31, 1935. The year 1935 proved to be a favorable year for all kinds of feeding insects. The following insects were prevalent enough to be considered pests, tent caterpillars, elle leaf beetles, wil- low beetles, and fall web worms. The forest tent caterpillars appeared quite plentiful, not in spoih but everywhere the wild cherry or wild apple trees grow, and that, I wish to say, is al- most every place in Lexington. During the past two years, the roadside mowing has been abandoned. This is not a good idea as by so doing, ]riding plac- es are left which make ideal places for moths to Hibernate and breed. I mentioned in my last report the excellent work done by the C. W. A. men. This same work was continued by the E. R.. A. this past year. This work consisted of scouting the wood- Iand areas, work that the town never could afford to do. Two- thirds of the wood area has been scouted and reports which are very favorable have been made of their condition. Under the W. P. A. setup we are in hopes of continuing this work so that by the spring of 1936 the town will be completed. The unusually low temperatures of the past two winters apparently had very Iittle effect on the egg clusters of the Gypsy Moth. This fact has been corroborated by the United 318 TOWN OF LEXINGTON States Department of Agriculture. All trees on public high- ways and public grounds, such as cemeteries, schools, and parks, have been carefully observed and all Gypsy Moth nests creosoted. These trees have also been sprayed. During the spraying season this department worked in con- junction with Mr. C. W. Collins, Senior Entomologist in charge of the United States Department of Agriculture, in trying to suppress the Elm Leaf Beetle and in so doing we were obliged to go on private property to some extent. This is one thing that we try to avoid as much as possible, but feel that where it is necessary it is our duty and obligation. To give some idea of the number of trees the department is called upon to take care of, I will submit the following fig- ures. This is a strict tabulation of all trees sprayed during the spring season, -4,777 elms, a.nd 42,796 other species of trees, making a total of 47,573 trees. Under the E. H. A. administration a survey of all elm trees was made during the summer for traces of the Dutch Elm disease. Twenty --eight specimens were sent to the Massachu- setts Agricultural College at Amherst where cultures were taken, and I am glad to say that all were reported in the nega- tive, although in a number of instances we found species of the carrier, Elm Bark Beetle. All trees supporting this carrier have been marked and will be treated at our earliest conven- ience. This year the blocked plan was continued consisting of re- moving all dead wood and debris on the following streets; Massachusetts Avenue, from Pleasant Street to _Barrett Road Curve Street; Westminster Avenue; Hancock Street; from Bedford Street to North Hancock Street. Two hundred trees have been planted along our roadsides, this planting be- ing done inside the sidewalk wherever possible.• The purcase of a new spraying machine is really necessary in the coming year. I desire to extend to my associates in the work my sincere appreciation for their most loyal support and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Deputy Tree Warden and Sloth. Superintendent. REPORT OF' INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 319 320 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING DEPARTMENT December 31, 1935. TO TIIE• HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON., MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1935 as Inspector of Slaughtering: December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report as Agent of the Board for disbursement of Soldiers' Relief, _Military Aid and State Aid. SOLDIERS' RELIEF A. YOUNG Swine 1,792 Twenty-three (23) cases representing 105 persons received Veal 1,350 aid under Chapter 115 of the General Laws. Sheep 157 Cattle 23 The amount expended was $3,531.08. Of these 23 cases 17 cases representing 80 persons resided in Lexington and 6 Total 3,322 cases representing 25 persons resided in other cities and towns, but with a military or civil settlement in Lexington. GEORGE HOLMAN Swine 739 Veal 12 Sheep 1 Cattle 3 Total 755 Seventy-three (73) swine were condemned and disposed of. Respectfully submitted, MA'1'TH F.w STEVENSON, Inspector of Slaughtering. Of the 23 cases representing 105 persons 12 cases repre- senting 61 persons had at some time during the year a mem- ber working on one of the Emergency Relief Administration or Works Progress Administration projects and aid under Soldiers' Relief was supplementary. Comparisons Families Persuns December 31, 1932 1 4 December 31, 1933 3 15 December 31, 1934 10 43 December 31, 1935 5 17 Of the 5 cases representing 17 persons, 1 case represent- ing 4 persons bad a member working on one of the W. P. A. projects as of December 31, 1935. REPORT OF AGENT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF 321 MILITARY AID One (1) case representing 4 person in addition to Soldiers' Relief received Military Aid for the months of January and February, 1035 in the amount of $40.00. STATE Ali During 1935 3 cases representing 3 persons received State Aid in the amount of $168.00 for which full reimbursement may be expected from the State upon the approval of the Com- naissioner of State Aid and Pensions. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent. 322 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN PHYSICIAN December 31, 1935. THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON MASSActfusw TS Gentlemen: Attached is my reoprt as Town Physician of Lexington for the year ending December 31st, 1935. During the past year there was ,i marked increase in the number of sick people attended, the number of house calls be- ing 1,107 and 542 patients treated at the office, making a total of 1,649 visits altogether. No doubt the severity of the weather together with a certain amount of privation which a great many people have undergone, combined to render the individual liable to attacks of illness, which a better physical condition might have warded o0., Whatever the cause, however, it is cer- tain that; there was a far greater amount of sickness last year than the year before. There were five maternity cases delivered at home, and pre and post natal care was given several other women, where conditions were such that it was thought wiser not to attempt delivery at home. The usual visits were made by the nurse of the Public Health Association, who also in a great many cases provided the new-born babies with outfits of clothes and other necessities. Numbers of childrenof school age were vaccinated against smallpox, and many others immunized against diphtheria, and all were afforded the usual after care amounting as a rule to two or three visits. There have been a few cases of mental illness which have been taken care of in the usual way, a ten day observation pe- riod at the Boston Psychopathic Hospital for definite diag- nosis and then disposition of the individual to an institution best adapted for the care of the particular condition disclosed. REPORT OF TOWN PHYSICIAN 323 We have been fortunate this year in securing the active cooperation of the Superintendent of the Waltham Hospital where those patients who have been unable to be cared for at home have been received and given the best in medical treat- ment and care. I should like to express my thanks and appreciation at this time to Dr. C. M. Hoboes who has cooperated with me at all tines and has always been ready to attend and give his hest to patients in my absence or when I have been otherwise engaged. I wish that I could end this report on the optimistic note of last year, but I am afraid that conditions do not warrant it. Respectfully submitted, C. REGINALD HARDCASTEE, 141.11., Torun Physician. 324 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL December 31., 1935. BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OFFICE BUILDING LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS 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, 1935, and proceeded as stated. (1) Mary E. Garvin v. Town of Lexington, et als; Su- perior, Suffolk; tort for misrepresentation and negligence with respect to inn -keeper's license; ad danlnurn $50,000; pleadings completed; trial; ,judgment for the defendants. (2) Charles W. Ryder v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnun>, $50,000; plead- ings completed ; referred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor. (3) Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees of Lexington Es- tates Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad dalm un $50,0110; pleadings completed; referred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor. (4) Robert L. Ryder, Trustee of Lexington Real Estate Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed ; re- ferred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor. (5) Donald Shea, et al, v. Town of Lexington; Third Dis- trict Court of Eastern Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 325 damnum $10,000; hearings held ; finding for the plaintiff $8,947.60; judgment for defendant ordered by Appellate Divi- sion; plaintiff appealed to Supreme Court; jud.gmemt for the defendant ordered by Supreme Judicial Court; proceedings in supplementary process against plaintiffs on an execution for costs now pending in District Court for Centra] Middlesex. (6) Benjamin 13. Mealy v. Town of Lexington; Super- ior, Middlesex; action of tort for damages from discharge of surface water; ad dauuium .$10,000; deposition taken. No pro- ceedings during the year. (7) Town of Lexington v. Mary J. Donnelly, et al; Su- perior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin erection of bill- board; pleadings completed; stipulation accepted. No pro- ceedings during the year. (S) Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder; Land Court, Middlesex; foreclosure of tax title; pleadings completed; agreement for redemption ; partial payments received; because of default in payments notices were sent out by the land court to parties interested. Answers praying right; to redeem filed. (0 Harriett M. Kinsley v. County of Middlesex ; Super- ior, Middlesex; petition for damages for taking on Wood Street ; pleadings completed. No proceedings during the year. (10) Thomas J. Carroll v. Town of Lexington ; Superior, Middlesex : action for breach of garbage contract: ad clamnum $15,000: pleadings completed. No proceedings during the year. (11) Town of Lexington v. City of Boston ; Superior, Middlesex ; action of contract to recover welfare payments; a.d danurnnr 81,500.00; pleadings completed. No proeeedings dur- ing the year. (12) Town of Lexington v. City of Boston, Superior, Mid- dlesex; action of contract to recover welfare payments; ad danurunr 8500; pleadings completer]. No proceedings during the year. (13) Arlington Co-operative Bank v. Town of Lexington; Superior Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages from sewer layout in Brandon Street; pleadings completed. Petition dismissed by agreement. (14) Andrew N. Ilaskell v. Town of Lexington; Super- ior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages from sewer layout in Brandon Street; pleadings completed. Settled. 326 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (b) The following eases have been entered during the year 1935: (1) George T. Smith, et als v. Town of Lexington; Su- perior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages from taking on Valley Road; appearance entered for defendant. (2) Barry Mead v, Town of Lexington; District Court of Central Middlesex; action of tort for personal injuries on highway; ad darmmnnr X300; nonsuited when reached for trial; motion to remove nonsuit allowed; again nonsuited when reach- ed for trial; judgment for defendant. (3) Town of Lexington v. Fred L. Avery; Superior, _llic[- dlesex; bill in equity lo enjoin violation of zoning by-law; case settled. (4) Charles A. Lanzell v. Town of Lexington; District Court of Centra] Middlesex.; action of contract to recover de- posit on water guaranty; trial; judgment for defendant. (5) Town of Lexington v. Leo A. Bornstein, et al; Su- perior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by-law and building by-law; pleadings completed. (6) Town of Lexington v. Alfred C. Brousseau; Super- ior, Middlesex; hill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by- law; settled by agreement for replanting denuded arca secured by surety bond. (i) Patrick Shanahan v. County Commissioners of Mid- dlesex County; Superior, Middlesex; petition for damages for highway taking on Pleasant Street ; appearance entered for defendant. (8) Patrick Shanahan v. County Commissioners of Mid- dlesex County; Superior, Middlesex; petition for damages for highway taking on Pleasant Street; appearance entered for defendant. (9) Anthony Ross v. Town of Lexington; District Court of Central Middlesex; action of contract to recover for work and materials furnished in 1930; judgment for plaintiff $1,712.- 38; execution issued. (10) Edgar F. Scheibe v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; action of tort for trespass during highway construc- tion; ad danmurn $20,000; pleadings completed. REPORT OF TOWN 00: NSEL 327 (11) Thirteen tax title foreclosures against Charles W. Ryder, et als; Land Court; trial of nine cases; decision re- served. (12) Petition in Land Court for registration of title to property taken by foreclosure of a tax title, Grove Street; ex- aminer's report filed. (13) Petition in Land Court for registration of title to property taken by foreclosure of a tax title, Coolidge Avenue; examiner's report filed. (14) Numerous claims on defaulted water guaranty bonds involving several actions of contract in which there were agreements for settlement or judgments in favor of the Town. and in some instances supplementary proceedings started. (15 Town of Lexington v. David Govenar; Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by-law; pleadings completed. (16) Towri of Lexington v..Mary J. Donnelly; Superior, -Middlesex ; bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by-law; pleadings completed. (17 Harry W. Peirce v. Town of Lexington; District Court of Central Middlesex; action of tort for negligence in shutting off water; ad damnum ,$100; pleadings completed. (:18) Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et el; Su- perior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of zon- ing by-law; petition filed. (19) Eugene Rosendorn v. Board of Selectmen; District Court of Central Middlesex; petition for review of order for disposal of dogs; pleadings completed. (c) Of the above actions the following were disposed of during the year. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Garvin v. Lexington Arlington Co-operative Bank v. Lexington Haskell v. Lexington Mead T. Lexington Lexington v. Avery Lanzell v. Lexington Lexington v. Brousseau 328 TOWN OF 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) Lexington v. Lowe $100.00 Disbursements 18.10 (2) Haskell v. Lexington 50.00 (3) Lexington v. Parker 35.00 Disbursements 5.75 (4) Garvin v. Lexington 475.00 (5) Mead v. Lexington (first hearing) 15.00 (6) Arlington Co-operative Bank v. Lexington 15.00 (7) Lanzell v. Lexington 40.00 (8) One tax title foreclosure settled by mortgagee, reimbursed to town 30.00 (9) Shea v. Lexington, on account 850.00 Yours sincerely, S. R. WftIGHTJNGTON. Town Counsel. REPORT OF SUPT. OF WATER 8- SEWER DIVISIONS 320 REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DIVISIONS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1935. To THE H0N01IABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen : I submit herewith my thirteenth and final report as Super- intendent of the Water and Sewer Divisions for the year end- ing December 31, 1935. Inasmuch as I have decided to become associated with my father in the contracting business, I have resided my position, effective February 1, 1936. It is with a great deal of regret that I have come to this conclusion, but I feel that this work I have chosen will give me a greater oppor- tunity to better myself and prepare for the future. After thir- teen years of service in the capacity as Superintendent, which years have been of a very enjoyable nature, the interest of these Divisions will always be close to me. WATER DIVISION General Information Length of pipe in streets, 68.29 miles. Number of services, 2531. Number of hydrants, 530. System built in 1886 by the Lexington Water Company. Town purchased system in 1895. Entered Metropolitan Water System in 1903. Concrete standpipe of 550,000 gallon capacity abandoned in 1934. New steel standpipe of 1,000,000 gallon capacity erected in 1934. Range of static pressure in mains, 27 to 115 lbs. Total water consumption for year, 256,598,000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1935, 706,308 gallons. Average daily water consumption per capita for 1935, 64 gallons. Number of services metered, 2618. Population 10,813. 330 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Amount received for water sold, $64,452.52. Total water maintenance receipts, $76,195.37. Total water maintenance expenditures, $69,867.24. Total cost service installations and supplies, $5,269.35. Balance transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Ac- count, $7,034.98. `Cost of water main extensions, $28,485.91, * Includes Che rental ,.f TiAvn equipment. EXTENT OF PIPING SYSTEM Size 16" 12" 10" 8" 6" 4„ Total Feet 4,382 45,787 17,405 71,367 194,733 26,933 Number of feet of water mains installed, 5,641 feet. Number of feet of water mains renewed, 00 Number of services installed, 41 Number of services renewed, 14 Work orders completed, 827 Meters repaired and tested, 127 Hydrants replaced, 1 Hydrants removed, 3 New hydrants installed, 12 360,607 STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK Street No. of Ft. Size Bedford Street 2,090 12" *Blake Avenue 135 6" *Cary Street 238 6" *Cliffe Avenue 259 6" Fern Street 42 10" Grassland Street _. 78 6" Lincoln Street 128 10" Massachusetts Avenue 1,702 16" *Pinewood Road 320 6" Rockville Avenue 199 6" *Taft Avenue 96 10" Waehusett Drive 354 6" * Taal in same trench rvitli sewer main. REPORT OF SUPT. OF WATER & SEWER DIVISIONS 331 TOTALS 1.583 feet 6" Average cost per foot $3.71 266 feet 10" Average cost per foot 4.80 2,090 feet 12" Average cost per foot 4.11 1,702 fee` 10" Average cost per foot 6.58 Total cost of construction $26,337.67 WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS T wish to report the progress which has been made on the recommendations which were submitted by _Metcalf & Eddy in 1928 relative to the reinforcements and improvements of our water distribution system. It is gratifying to me to know that with the cooperation of the Board of Selectmen and Public Works it has been possible to obtain the needed improvements to our water system. There were fifteen recommendations made by Metcalf & Eddy as follows : (1) Replace 4" disc meter in Westminster Avenue at the Arlington -Lexington line with a Detector meter. Completed. 0" Detector meter installed. (2) Provide cross -connections between the existing pipes in Massachusetts Avenue so that the 6" pipe might be ade- quately reinforced from the 12" pipe. Five cross -connections have been made as follows: At Bow Street, at Childs' (=aralge, at Pleasant Street, at the .High School, and at Elm Avenue. (3) Reconstruct connections at venturi meter in Massa- chusetts Avenue at Arlington -Lexington line. This work was done in accordance with plans sub- mitted. (4) Provide 12" pipe across Liberty Heights and through Oak Street from Massachusetts Avenue near Metropolitan meter to connect with 0141 12" pipe in Massachusetts Avenue at Oak Street. This plan has been somewhat modified and not completed in accordance with recommendations. The following bas been substituted for the Metcalf & Eddy recommendations: A. 16" main has been laid from the 332 TOWN O1 LEXINGTON Arlington -Lexington line to Pleasant Street, and a 12" main has been laid in Taft Avenue through the so- called "Krick Village" development as far as Cary Street. 1 would recommend that a 12" main be laid in Taft Avenue to Baker Avenue, and in Baker Avenue from Taft Avenue to Oak Street, and in Oak Street from Baker Avenue to Massa- chusetts Avenue. (5) Provide a 12" pipe in Massachusetts Avenue from Oak Street to Felten Road. This work was done under recommendation No. 4 excepting that a 16" pipe has been used. (6) Provide 12" pipe in Massachusetts. Avenue and Bed- ford Street from the High School to Revere Street. Completed, (7) Provide a 12" pipe between Lowell Street and Raw- son Avenue near the Arlington -Lexington line and connect 6" dead ends between Lowell Street and Massachusetts Avenue. There has been nothing done regarding this rec- mendation, and 1 would suggest that plans be made to execute this recommendation at an. early- date inas- much as the Metropolitan District Commission will not al]ow us to keep the valve open at the Arlington - Lexington line on .4Vestminster Avenue due to the heavy draft at this point from their 1'ee.ler lines. (8) Provide 12" pipe in Parker, Clarke, and Forest Streets, between Massachusetts Ave- and Waltham Street, and an 8" pipe in Muzrey Street. Completed after modification.. (9) Provide 12" pipe from 3.1assa.eltnsetts Avenue through Woburn Street and ]la.yes Lane to a point in the vicin- ity of Oakrnount Circle. This recommendation was made when it was con- templated to construct our new standpipe in the vicin- ity of Oalanonnt, Circle; but inasmuch as the stand- pipe was constructed on Concord Hill, it will not be necessary to carry out this plan. (10) Provide 1,000,000 gallon stool standpipe. Completed. REPORT OF SUPT. OF WATER & SEWER DIVISIONS 333, (11) Provide 12" pipe in Bow Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Rindge Avenue. I would recommend that this work be clone at an early date in connection with recommendation No. 7. (12) Provide 12" pipe from Forest Street through Vine Brook Road, Winthrop Road, and Highland Avenue, and through Bloomfield Street to Massachusetts Avenue. No work has been done on this recommendation, but provisions are being made to do part of this work in 1936. (13) Provide 8" pipe in Eustis Street, Percy Road, War- ren Street, and Pelham Road. No work has been done on this recommendation, but provisions are being made to do part of this work in 1936. (14) Provide 12" pipe in Maple Street. No work done on this recommendation, but I would suggest; that this be done in 1937. (15) Provide 12" pipe in Highland Avenue from Bloom- field Street through to Marrett Road. 1 \voiild suggest that no work be done on this rec- ommendation until such time as Highland Avenue has been laid nut through to Marrett Road. The most important work done by the Water Division this year was the laying of the 16" main in Massachusetts. Avenue from Childs' Garage to Pleasant Street, and the laying of the 12" main in Bedford Street from Elm Avenue to Tewks- bury Street. The 16" main in Massachusetts Avenue was con- nected with the l6" main in the Avenue :at Childs' Garage, which was laid previously, and at Pleasant Street with the 12" pipe in Massachusetts Avenue and the Pleasant Street 12" niain. 1ii.asnnuch as hydrants between these points are connect -- ed with the 12" main, no additional hydrants were installed on this line. A blow oft' has been provided where the main crosses Sickle Brook. The laying of this Ili" pipe has material- ly benefited our entire distribution system. The 12" pipe which was laid in Bedford Street was con- nected at 'Tewksbury Street and Elm Avenue with 12" pipe which existed at these points, completing a circuit of 12" pipe with the supply from the standpipe. 334 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The hydrants which existed in Bedford Street and which were connected with the 6" main were removed and four new hydrants have been installed on the new 12" main. In order to provide adequate fire protection to the proper- ty in the vicinity of Wadman Circle, a hydrant has been in- stalled on Blake Avenue near Wadman Circle. It was neces- sary to extend 135 feet of pipe in order to make the hydrant installation. A 6" main hes been laid in Cliffe Avenue for a. distance of 260 feet from Bow Street in a northeasterly direction. This extension completes a circuit and eliminates two dead ends. All extensions made in 1935 were made under the Better- ment Assessment Act in accordance with the Town By -Laws. l feel that upon completion of the recommendations as set forth hereto we can get along for some time without expend- iture of any great amount of money to reinforce our water sys- tem unless there is a substantial increase in the growth of the Town. HYDRANT INSTALLATIONS Bedford Street 4 At No. 19 1 At Johnson's Garage 1 At Lexington Lumber Company 1 At No. 88 1 Blake Avenue, near Edgewood Road 1 Cliffe Avenue, near Bow Street 1 Farmcrest Avenue, near Waltham Street 1 Grassland Street 1 Massachusetts Avenue, opposite Clarke Street1 Pinewood Road, near Pollen Road 1 Pleasant Street, near Fern Street 1 Waltham Street, near Blossomcrest Street 1 HYDRANTS REMOVED Bedford Street At No. 26 At No. 54 At No 80 1 1 1 3 REPORT OE SUPT. OF WATER & SEWER DIVISIONS 335 Total number in use January, 1935 521 1935 Installations 12 533 Taken out 3 Total number in use January 1, 1936 530 All hydrants and gate valves have been inspected and re- paired in accordance with the usual custom. STANDPIPE After the standpipe weathered the winter months, it was found that the final coat of paint was not satisfactory, and up- on request, the general contractors applied a.n additional coat of paint at no cost to the Town. Total cost of standpipe construction $24,396.00 Paid by Federal Government 7,393.91 Total cost to Town. $17,002.09 SERVICES A 2" pipe has been extended in Belfry Terrace to supply the Cook property and betterment assessments paid by the - party involved. Forty-one new services totalling 2,097 feet have been in• - stalled during the year. Fourteen services were renewed from the curb line to the (rouse. Three services were found to he. leaking and these were repaired by the Division. METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Loan Sinking Fund $829.45• Maturing Bond 6,254.56 Bond Interest 14,207.70 Maintenance credit 8,053.89 Brookline credit 1,013.33 Total $30,363.93 336 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS WORK The reconstruction of Farmcrest Avenue Road easterly necessitated the lowering of the vices for a distance of 600 feet. Prior to the reconstruction and relocation Street, gate boxes were brought to the proper drants were set back to the proper line. LEAKS from Kendall main and ser - of Watertown grade and ]ry- Only two major leaks were located during the year. One was in the main in York Street and occurred early in the morning of May 8th. Considerable darna.ge was done to the surface of the street inasmuch as the report did not come to us until several hours after the break occurred. The break was found to be in the 8" pipe at a point about 100 feet east of Woodland Road. The second leak occurred in Bedford Street north of the Smith Bell Farm, and in this case the break was found to be in the 6" pipe where it crosses the brook. Inasmuch as the pipe in this section was found to have been Laid in on private prop- erty west of the culvert, it was decided to relay the pipe with- in the street boundaries, A 10" pipe was substituted for the 6" inasmuch as in some future time the 10" pipe will be laid in this location. METERS Forty-one new meters have been added during the year, totalling 2,618 in use. One hundred twenty-seven meters were removed and re- paired. Surplus Revenue Transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Account in the Past Five Years 1931 $7,534.62 1932 10,470.87 1933 12,072.72 1934 7,453.96 1935 7,034.98 REPORT OF SUPT. OF WATER & SEWER DIVISIONS 337 In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, General Laws, Section 42a to 42f, in amendment of Chapter 391 of the Acts of 1.923 of the Legislature, thirty-three (33) liens were claimed on account of non-payment of water rates. RECOMMENDATIONS T_ have submitter] to the Superintendent of Public Works recommendations providing for relaying and increasing the water pipe in the vicinity of Bloomfield Hill. I would rec- ommend that the Metcalf & Eddy reinforcement program be carried through to completion as recommended heretofore. SEWER DIVISION General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Entered Metropolitan System in 1915. Type of sewers, separate. Area tributary to existing sewer system, 3.0 square miles. Total length of trunk line sewers, 3.176 miles. Total length of street sewers, 14.97 miles. Total number of house connections, 734. 1936 Sewer assessment rate, $7.4567. 1935 WORK Number of feet of pipe installed, 1501. Number of services installed, 26. Number of work orders completed, 35. Amount expended for maintenance, $5,753.18. Amount expended for construction, $3,997.84. MAINTENANCE WORK The entire distribution system has been flushed twice dur- ing the year and minor leaks which were located have been re- paired. CONSTRUCTION Street No. of Ft. Size Belfry Terrace 56 6" *Blake Avenue .. 132 8" Bow Street 65 10" *Cary Street *Cliffe Avenue 230 8" 396 8" 338 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Eustis Street 117 8" *Pinewood Road 126 8" *Taft Avenue 129 8" Theresa Avenue 95 8" Vine Street -. 155 8" Total feet installed 1,501. Average cost per foot $2.66 Total construction cost $3,997.84 * laid in same trench with water niair, NEW TRUNK LINE SEWER The new trunk line sewer, P. 1,V. A. Docket No. 206G, which extends from the Arlington line to the East Lexington Rail- road station, a distance of approximately 2584, feet, has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications. This work was done by contract by the firm of Anthony Ross & Son and accepted by the Board of Selectmen on April 9, 1935. The total cost of this project, including labor and materials, was X46,000.00. Amount paid to contractor $27,429,60 Amount paid by Town for materials, labor, and supervision 18,570,40 Total cost of sewer .. $46,000.00 Amount paid by Federal Government 11,000.00 Cost to Town $35,000.00 This sewer is now in use and a number of properties abut- ting it have been connected as well as the Bow Street and Cliffe Avenue sewers. MILL BROOK DRAIN This project was carried on under my supervision until April 1.5, 1935, when Mr. Scanunan was appointed E. R. A. Su- pervisor at which time it was turned over to him, A 54" reinforced concrete culvert has been constructed across the railroad tracks at the East Lexington. Railroad Sta- tion hi accordance with Boston and Maine Railroad specifica- tions. This work was done under my supervision and with REPORT OF SUPT. OF WATER & SEWER DIVISIONS 339 division employees. I1; was necessary to hire equipment to handle the large pipe and to do the excavating. The pipe was laid on 8" x 12" cribbing. and on a concrete saddle for its entire length. This was necessary due to the soil conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS I have submitted to the Superintendent of Public Works rules and regulations pertaining to the Sewer Division which I would. recommend adopting after approval by your Board, the Town Counsel, and the Plumbing Inspector. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Superintendent of Public Works, and the employees of the Water and Sewer Divisions for their cooperation during the past years. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT A. Ross, Supt. of Water c1 Sewer Divisions. 340 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1935 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the Town in 1.8SO of j2',O00. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be added is the principal each year until the fund should amount to $'1,000., when. the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. Amount of Fund, as reported in 1934 $3,978.50 Invested as under: $1,000 U. S. Treasury 3,/is 1,000 LT. S. Treasury 2Vss 2,000 Lawrence Gas Sc Electric Co, 4%s Lexington Savings Bank $1.787.85 1,977.60 122,05 $3,978.50 Elizabeth B. Gerry Fund Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lexington, January 15, 1814. At her death, leaving no will and no direct des- cendants, by an act of the Legislature in 1885 her proper- ty was given to the Town, and by a vote of the Town be- came a part of the Bridge Charitable Fund. Balance of Fund, as reported in 1934 $2,067.54 Invested as under: $1.000 U. S. Treasury 3?rs 100 U. S. Treasury 2%8s Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept Lexington Savings Bank BRIDGE FUND Income Account 1935 Receipts Interest on Lawrence Gas & Electric Co. 4}%s Interest on U. S. Liberty Fourth 4r/rs Interest on IT. S. Treasury Pits Interest on 11. S. Treasury 27/gs and 31,/4s Interest from Lexington Savings Bank 8887.28 500.00 680.26 $ 90.00 16.78 16.25 30.62 6.37 $2,007.54 $160.02 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 341 Income from Gerry Fund: Interest on $1,100 U. S. Liberty 4t/4S $ 1.68 Interest on IT. S. Treasury 31/4s 16.25 Interest on U. S. Treasury 2%s and 31/4s 17.68 Interest from Lexington Savings Bank 20-55 Interest from Lexington Trust Co, Savings Department 12,36 Payments Cash paid for Cbaritable purposes Excess of payments over income 342 TOWN OF' LEXINUTON FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS Gs.72 1935 $223.74 $260.00 $31.26 Balance December 31, 1934 •.•. $195.40 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $164.14 Respectfully submitted, Ilow.Arli S. 0. \Ii I1ULs 1N7m.Iia F. Cil.]rnnEN Joni F. Tt'iiNrat Trustees. I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and find same to be correct. However, in the case of the Samuel .T. Bridge Fund I would state that the Trust- ees carry at cost 0,478.55; 'United States Treasury Note, and Tlnitt,d States Treasury 2Y`'o Note, each having a Isar value of :11,000.00. These investinenis are carried in the Town. Records at par -82,000.00 Also in the saute fund, the Trustees carry at cost t,)77.(0, Lawrence Gas & Electric Company 41,4c7 bonds of a par value of .$2,000.00 Tliis invest- ment is carried in the Town Records at par—V.00.00. In the case of the Elizabeth B. Gerry Fund the Trustees are carrying at cost -8887.28, United States 314% Note of par value of k L000. and United States Treasury 2 -Vg% Note of a par value of Ft100.00. These investments are carried on the Town Records at par --$1,100.00. JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. Eleanor S. Seals Legacy Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of fp2,000. 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 $2,004,00 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank $2.000.00 Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank $60,14 Payments 21.67 $38,47 Balance December 31, 1934 1.42 Balance Decmeber 31. /935 $39.89 Harriet R. Gilmer Legacy Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 5, 1806. Under her will a legacy of 1500. was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal Account $500.00 Principal deposited in Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank 16.43 No Payments Balance December 31, 1934 $44.13 Balance December 31, 1935 $60.56 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 343 Charles E. French Legacy Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lex- ington. Under the will $4,000. was left to the Town, the income of $2,000. to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the income of $2,000. for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal Account as reported in 1934 $4,510.00 Principal Account invested as under: $3,000 Town of Lexington 41/0 and 4s 53.000.00 1,000 Town of Lexington 2'4,s [,000.00 Ditto premium 54.75 Deposit in North Avenue Sav- ings Bank 455.25 Income Account -Cemetery Receipts Interest on $3,000 Town of Lexington 4'ts and 4s Interest on $1,000 Town of Lexins,tou 23:4s Interest from Lexington Savings Bank Balance December 11- 1934 .... Balance December 31, 1915 .... Income Account -Schools Receipts Interest on. Town of Lexington 4s and 414s Interest from Lexington Savings Bank Interest from North Avenue Savings Rank $83.75 11.25 2.43 $65.00 1.72 14.58 344 TOWN OF LEXINGTON B3, decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1020, power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever lo- cated. Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank $16.75 Payments 29.95 Excess of payments over income $13.20 Balance December 31, 1934 54.86 Balance December 31, 1935 $41.66 George O. Smith Legacy George O. Smith, born in Lexington January 2, 1832. Un - $4,510.00 der his will a legacy of $2,500. was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal Account (as reported in 1934) ,,,,,,.... $2,452.50 Principal invested as under: $2,000 U. S. A, Treasury 2% Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank $97.43 54.63 $152.06 Income Account Receipts Interest on $2,000 U. S. Liberty 414%, less dis- count I?. S. A. Treasury 2%s Interest from Lexington Savings Bank Interest from U. S. A. Treasury 27/ea Payments Field and Garden Club Excess of payments over receipts $101.30 Balance December 31, 1934 .,, Payments For Medals 94.00 Balance $ 7.30 Balance December 31, 1934 87.39 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $94.69 Jonas Gammell Legacy Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington, October 10, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500., the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse. Balance December 31, 1935 .... $1.875.85 573.65 $ 33.56 18.04 28,74 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Receipts Amount of Funds, December 31, 1934 .... Dorothy T. Taylor Lillian H. Soule Dorothy Wentworth George W, Taylor Robert P. Clapp Amount of Funds, December 31, 1935 $185.00 $100.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 150.00 $2,452.50 $80.34 104.66 107.30 $2.64 $29,135,00 650.00 $29,785.00 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 345 Income Account— Munroe Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank $659.66 Interest Warren Institution for Savings 248.60 Interest Amy E. Taylor Estate 54.49 Payments Cemetery Commissioners Excess payments over receipts Balance December 31, 1934 ., Balance December 31, 1933 ... $1,200.00 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Amount of Funds, December 31, 1934 Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank Payments Cemetery Commissioners $962.75 $237.25 2,095.35 $1,858.60 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Balance December 31, 1934 as reported $247.71 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank .68 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $248.39 Invested as under: Lexingto_i Savings Bank $93-39 Loan James H. Collins 30.00 Loan Louise Spencer 75.00 Loan Manuel Labey 50.00 $1,100.00 PERPETUAL CARE FUND WESTVIEW CEMETERY Balance as reported December 31, 1934 $14,761,37 Receipts $56.70 $50.00 $ 6.70 Balance December 31, 1934 .... 801.55 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $808.25 Hayes Fountain Fund A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Foun- tain of 862.72, by Vote of the Town a permanent fund was erected, the Income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal Account Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank $862.72 $862.72 Income Account Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank No Payments Balance December 31, 1924 Balance December 31, 1935 $248.39 From Town Treasurer 1,118.45 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $15,879.82 Income Account Balance as reported December 31, 1934 $3,319.56 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank $84.57 Interest Lexington Trust Co. 61.45 Interest Warren Institution for Savings 350.55 Payments Cemetery Commissioners 496.57 $3,816.13 2,500.00 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $1,316.13 SATTLEGREEN TRUST FUND $34.22 At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925 it was Voted: That the suns of $500. received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set $270.38 apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the Battle - $304.60 green Trust Fund. REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 347 Principal as reported December 31, 1934 Principal deposited in Cambridge Savings Bank Income Account Balance as reported December 31, 1934 Receipts Interest Lexington Savings Bank $ 7.11 Interest Cambridge Savings Bank 15.11 $ 500.00 $500.00 348 Income Account TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts Interest on $4,000 Boston Elevated Ry. 5s .... 4.000 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Os $239.90Lexington Savings Bank .............. 22.22 Balance December 31, 1935 .... $202,12 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund $1,000. was endowed in 1920, t.lie 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 Lexing- ton High School, who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct and good will of the student body. Principal Fund (Casa received from Hallie C. Blake) $1,000-00 Principal invested in: $1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. 5s, December, 1905 Income Account Received Interest ou $1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. Co. 5s Paid Out Cash paid for prizes WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TOWER MEMORIAL PARK TRUST FUND $1,000.00 $50.00 350.00 By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower, dated Septem- ber 17th, 1925 and accepted by vote of the Town November 260, 1028, the sum of X10,000. was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, main- tenance and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. Principal Fund as reported December 31, 1934 Principal invested as under: $4,000 Boston Elevated Ry. 5s, 1942 -... 4.000 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 5s, 1955 Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank .... $4,000.00 4,000,00 2,000.00 Payments Cash paid to Lexington Park Department .... $ 200.00 200.00 00.00 $460.00 $460.00 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 Savings Bank $15.11 Paid Out To Lexington Park Department $15.11 George W. Taylor, Flag Fund u/w Miss Amy E. Taylor CI9USE No. 30. Whereas my- father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexing- ton, a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such provision has not already been made, T then give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sura of Two Thou- sand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund", the income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. $10,000.00 Principal Account Balance December 31, 1934 Received on Principal Account $1,200.00 800.00 Balance December 31, 1935 (Deposited in Lexington $10,000.00 Savngs Bank) .......... . .................... $2,000.00 REPORT OF TRIiSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 349 Income Account Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank Interest from Estate of Amy E. Taylor Balance December 31, 1934 Balance December 31, 1935 George W. Taylor—Tree Fund u/w Miss Amy E. Taylor 350 TOWN OF LEXINGTON i have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts. In the case of the George 0. Smith Legacy, I find that $36.55 the Trustees carry United States Treasury Notes 27/8% of a 217.72 par value of ,$2,000.00 at cost of <l,S7S.�5. This investment is carried on the Town Records at par of $2,000.00. Also, 1 find $254.27 that in the case of the Charles E. French Legacy the Trustees 9.00 have taken the sum of 4'54.75 frown the North Avenue Savings Bank deposit for the School Account to cover t]ie premium and $263.27 accrued interest on a Town of Lexington 21/1% Note, purchas- ed for the Cemetery Account. It is understood that the Trust- ees intend to replace the sum of 4$54.75 in the North Avenue Savings Bank deposit from the interest received on the Town of Lexington 21A% Note. During the year 1935 a certificate for two shares of capital stock of the East Middlesex Street Railway Company was turn- ed over to the Trustees by the School Committee to be held in safekeeping for the Robert P. Clapp School Fimii. As the certificate stands in the name of the School Committee the Trustees have not taken the account up on their books. In the case of all other funds in the custody of the Trustees of Public Trusts, the accounts as rendered are approved with - $1,200.00 out comment. CLAUSE No. al. If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, 1 give devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund", in trust, nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town, Principal Account Balance December 31, 1934 Received on Principal Account 800.00 Balance December 31, 1935 (Deposited in Lexington Savings Bank) Income Account $'2,000.00 Receipts Interest on deposit in Lexington Savings Bank ,,,,,, $36.55 Interest from Estate of Amy E, Taylor 217.72 Balance December 31, 1934 Balance December 31, 1935 .... Respectfully submitted, How:llw S. U. Nu;HOLS WAL110 F. GLIDDEN JOHN F. TURNER Trustees. $254.27 9.00 $263.27 JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR 351 REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1935. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OE ,SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSur.n; Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1935. ranges Number of calls made in connection with the in- spections $ .50 370 I{'ees paid in accordance with the class of work are: 1. Addition wiring, alterations, burners and ranges 50 2. Complete wiring of new or old homes 1.00 Amount of fees collected on applications $169.00 1 extend my most sincere appreciation to the officers and members of the Fire Department, for their assistance and sup- port at alI times. Respectfully submitted, Lours W. Binns, 352 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY The library staff has been very busy this past year with a steadily- increasing circulation of books. The Boob Commit- tee has had a more difficult problem than usual. The output of really good books has been suprisingly large. It has been difficult to determine just what books should be purchased for our libraries. 1ViLhin the limits set by the budget this com- mittee has made the wisest selection it knew how to snake. The assistance of the Advisory Book Committee has been very helpful; they have given faithful and conscientious service as well as varied and well-informed opinions on the value of the books considered. During the year extensive repairs have been made to the Stone Building (East Lexington Branch). It is now in ex- cellent condition and should not need further repairs for some time. At the main building the floors have been refinished and polished and are now in such condition that with proper care they should not need to be done over for a number of years. The trustees wish to express their appreciation of the faithful services of those who are no longer members of the Board of Trustees and to welcome the new members of the Board of Selectmen who are thereby members of this Board. Respectfully submitted, Inspector of Wires. PAUL HARMON CHAP'MAN, Chairman, Board Trustees Cary Memorial Library. REPORT OF CARY TREASURER 353 REPORT OF TREASURER OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY -1935 Income Balance on hand January 1, 1935 .$566.3$ Fines—Main Library 547.28. Investment Committee: Interest on bonds 749.60' Interest on savings accounts 59.22 Dividends 36.25 $1,958.73 Expenditures Books $103.04 Bond of Treasurer 10.00 Printing and Supplies 2.88 Rental — Safe Deposit Box 5.00 .Accrued interest of So. Cal_ Edison bond 2.89 Sundries 61.75 Balance on hand December 31, 1935 1,773.17 $1,958.73 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH Income Balance on hand January 1, 1935 $219.92 Fines 66.46 Rent of Hall 10.00 Investment Committee: Interest on savings accounts 59.90 $356.2& 354 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures Books $26.84 Balance on hand December 31, 1935 329,44 $356.28 FRl;DERIC L. FISCH ERS Trea surer. I have checked the foregoing account of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library and find the same correct. JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant. REPORT OF CARY LIBRARIAN 355 REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT -1935 Main Library: Number of volumes in Main Library January 1, 1935 Number of volumes added by purchase: Fiction 265 Non -Fiction 282 Junior 158 Number of volumes added by gift Number of volumes added by transfer from Duplicate col- lection Number of volumes worn out and withdrawn Number of volumes in Main Library January 1, 1936 Branch Library: Number of volumes in Library January- 1, 1935 — Number of volumes added by purchase Number of volumes worn out and withdrawn Number of volumes in Branch Library January 1, 1936 Total number of volumes in Main Library and Branch Jan. 1, 1936 705 17 3 35,717 725 36,442 365 3,563 36 356 • '3OWN OF LEXINGTON CIRCULATION --t935 Periodicals—bound Periodicals—unbound Philosophy and Religion Biography History Travel .Social Sciences Natural Sciences Arts -- useful Arts—Recreative Arts—Fine Language and Literature Poetry Fiction Music Scores Stereographic Sets Total circulation of books from Main Li- brary Main 53 6,369 1,023 2,707 1,742 1,853 1,010 1,222 1,359 584 843 2,220 1,042 54,138 585 4* Circ. ,Sent orn Branch Branch 34 13 427 30 7 73 108 60 137 205 92 47 20 58 55 86 28 56 64 1 8 129 104 113 116 6,668 5,432 76,754 7,539 6,632 7,539 84,293 6,632 Total circulation Main Library and Branch 90,925 Total circulation Prom Junior Dept. Main Library and Branch 17,894 36,077 Number of days Library open: Main 303 Branch 301 Number of hours open each week: Main Branch 3,599 Main Library: 36 Periodicals received: Subscribed for — Monthly Miscellaneous Di -Monthly 3,563 Weekly- Quarterly eeklyQuarterly .. 61 30 49 3 12 5 39,640 69 Given: REPORT OF CARY LIBRARIAN Monthly Weekly Quarterly Newspapers subscribed for Newspapers given Books rebound Book Repairs and Processes in the prep- aration of books for circulation Postale sent delinquents for overdue books Postale sent for books reserved Books borrowed from other Libraries on Inter -Library Loan Books loaned, other Libraries 9 3 2 3 3 Branch Library: Periodicals received: Subscribed for — Monthly 20 Weekly 2 22 Given: Monthly 14 6 3 Newspapers subscribed for 1 Book repairs . Registration 357 39 455 27,217 1,905 1,378 34 4 26 350 Main Library: Number of new borrowers registered during 1935 486 Total number of borrowers registered, 1935 4,953 Branch Library: Number of new borrowers registered during 1935 148 Total number of borrowers registered, 1935 884 Total number of borrowers registered, Main Library and Branch, 1935 Per cent of population registered 53.9 5,837 Exhibits Picture Exhibits from Massachusetts Library Art Club (Disbanded November, 1935) : 358 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Joan of Arc —Our Friend, the Dog— Contemporary American Port- rait Painters—Out West — Aristocrats of the Trees — Charles Dickens —Christ As a Child—Early American Churches —Cos- tumes—Nantucket Cos- tumes—Nantucket — Channel Islands — Old Homes of Britain — Old Costumes. Local Exhibits: Wenona E. Sibley — Blue Prints and Model of Proposed Hospital in Lexington—High School Art Work ---Water Color and Pastels — Stone Age Implements, Mr. A. Sorenson—Minerals, ])r. Reginald Hardcastle. For Flowers, Books, Periodicals and Photographs we are indebted to: Mrs.. Ronald Brown—Mrs. Anson DuBois—Mrs. C. E. Glynn — Mrs. Arthur Hatch -- Dr. John B. Hill — Mrs. W. A. Johns Mr. Ernest Kourian —Mr. Charles D. Leonard—Mrs. Hugh D. McLel- lan—Miss cLel- lan—Miss Eunice Mine—Mr. Phllip E, Perry — Mr. Robert Perry — Mr. Alfred Pierce—Dr. Fred S. Piper — Mrs. C. H. Rice—Mr. William A. Rice— Mrs. Walter Rose — Rosicrucian Order—Mr. Henry Latimer Seaver —Mrs. Rose Whitney Smith — Mrs, Fred Spencer — Mr. A. Sorenson—F. Stern — Mrs. D. B. Stevens — Mr. Fletcher Taft—Mr. Eugene J. Viano — Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Webster. Respectfully submitted, MARIAN P. KIRIiLANI), Librarian. REPORT OF CARY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 359 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with FI1EDERIC L. FISCHIER, Treasurer. General Pund Capital Account: $3,000 Consumers Power Co, First Lien and Unifying Mortgage 41/2% Gold Bond, Series 1928 3,000 Boston & Maine R.R. Co. 5%, 1944 2,000 New England Power Co. First, 5%, 1951 1,000 Kansas City Power & Light Co. First Mortgage 41/2%, 1957 1,000 Brooklyn Edison Co. 5%, 1952 1,000 Duquesne Light Co. 41,2%, 1967 243.54 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept. PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND: $354.31 Book 6940, Lexington Savings Bank BOOK PURCHASE FUND: $1,000 Western New York Utilities Co 5%, 1946 BEALS FUND: $1,100 Laclede Gas Light Co. 51/2%, 1953 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND: $1,000 Lexington Co-onerative Bank- 5 paid-up shares 1,000 Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana R.R. 41/2%, 1934 -in default 440.00 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept. Income Total $135.00 150.00 100.00 45.00 50.00 44.10 5.54 10.70 50.00 60.50 $36.25 11.00 $650.84 47.25 360 . TOWN OF LEXINGTON LAURA M. BRIGHAM FUND: $1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 4%, 1941 1,000 Alabama Power Co. 5%, 1951 500; Boston. Elevated Ry Co. 5%. -1941 , 525 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept. GOODWIN MUSICAL FUND: $525 Book 17037 - Lexington Savings Bank JANE PHINNEY FUND: $124.19 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept. $40.00 50.00 25.00 13.12 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH WELLINGTON FUND: $1,077.18 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Dept. ROBBINS FUND: $100.00 Book 1476 -Lexington Savings Bank PAULINA BLRBANK PIERCE FUND: $1,000 Lexington Savings Bank Less accrued interest on Southern California. Edison Co bond purchased in October 128.12 15.86 3.00 $26.58 3.02 30.00 $904.97 2.89 $902.08 FREDERIC L. 7F�iscnaR RANDALL B. IEOUGHTON PAUL II. CHAPMAN Investment Committee. REPORT OF. ANIMAL INSPECTOR 361 REPORT OF THE ANIMAL, INSPECTOR December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSA,CT{USETTS Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Lexington for the year ending December 31st, 1935. The following tables will show at a glance the work of my department for the past year: Number of premises inspected where live stock is kept Number of cattle inspected Number of hogs reported Number of sheep and goats reported Number of cows identified as shipped from out of State Number of calls made to identify same Number of Tubercular cows condemned by State Department Number of premises inspected by me after dis- infection Number of cows quarantined or Barn itbh 77 557 1800 12 84 25 6 50-60 Quite a few more cows were shipped into Lexington by cattle dealers this past year than ever before causing 25 calls to be made to identify and report same to the Division of Live Stock Disease Control; otherwise the work of the cattle in- spection remains about the same as in previous years. The following table shows the amount of work in connec- tion with our dog population: 362 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of dogs quarantined for biting people..,, 66 Number of cats quarantined for biting people 1 Number of heads of dogs and cats sent to lab- oratory 6 Number of heads proven positive of Rabies 3 Number of heads proven positive of Rabies 3 Total number of rabies cases 3 Total number of calls on dogs and cats 158 Total number of calls on all animals including cattle 266 In April the Town inaugurated its first Free Rabies Clinic and during a period of four days, approximately 450 dogs re- ceived rabies vaccination by rue. During the year out-of-town VeterinaI'ianns and myself probably vaccinated in private another 200 dogs, possibly more. Therefor I believe at least 650 dogs were vaccinated during the year which is at least two- thirds of the number of licensed clogs of the Town and not a bad beginning towards rabies eradication. I firmly believe that the Town should have its Second Free Rabies Clinic early in March, 14136 in order that we may con- tinue to hold the resistance to rabies that we have built up in the dogs of our town and thereby continue to protect the peo- ple of the town from Rabies infection which is caused prin- cipally by the bites and scratches of rabid dogs. I believe the Board of Health is to he congratulated upon the character of its first Rabies Clinic and that more dogs will conte to the Second Clinic than came to the first one. I wish to thank the Board of Health and the Police De- partment for their support at all times. Respectfully submitted, CHESTER. L. BLAKELY, Inspector of Anima's. REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR 36.3 REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR Lexington, Mass. December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD 02' SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen : I herewith submit the report of the Collector of Taxes, for the period from November 19, 1935 to December 31, 1935 in- clusive. Commitments previous to 1934 have been cleared from the books. A number of Town Tax Titles have not been returned from the Registry of Deeds and consequently are not in evi- dence in this report, and a number of Poll and Excise taxes have been submitted for abatement. Real Estate -1934 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 *4,958.46 956.62 Real Estate -1935 Committed 261,680.12 Collected 39,268.27 Abated 2,527.66 41,795.93 Uncollected December 31, 1935 Persona! Property -1934 Committed Uncollected December 31, 1935 56.10 $4,001.84 219,884.19 364 TOWN OF; LEXINGTON Personal Property -1935 Committed Collected Abated Uncollected Dei•eb ber'&1, • 1935 Polls -1934 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Polls -1935 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Motor Vehicle Excise -1934 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Motor Vehicle Excise -1935 Committed Col_ected Abated Uncollected December 31, 1935 Sewer Assessments -1934 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Sewer Assessments -1935 Committed. Collected UncoIlected December 31, 1935 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned Committed UncoIlected December 31, 56.10 1935. 3,095.73 533.80 198-00 731.80 652.00 4.00 2,112.00 700.00 599.35 10.21 7,496.21 2,035.29 64.21 2,099.50 224.61 15.82 1,558.95 220.15 2,927.07 2,363.93 648.00 1,412.00 589.14 5,396.71 208-79 1,368.20 2,927.07 REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR 366 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Interest on Sewer Assessments -1934 Interest on Sidewalk Assessments Committed 104.33 Comitted Collected 7.59 Collected Uncollected December 21, Uncollected December 31, 1935 97.34 1935 Interest on Sewer Assessments -1935 Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 640.85 75.53 465.32 Water Assessments Lnapportioned Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 33.71 1.38 1,444.34 100.00 Water Assessments -1935 Sewer Department Accounts Receivable Committed 367.03 Committed 1,299.65 Collected 44.02 Collected 9.41 Uncollected December 31, Abated 21.82 31.23 1935 Uncollected December 31, 1935 .. Sewer Department House Connections Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Street Assessments -1935 Committed Collected Abated Uncollected December 21, 1935 674.82 441.27 3,383.85, 425.03 15.93 440.96 Interest on Street Assessments Committed 1,206.59 Collected 164.13 Abated 5.79 169.92 Uncollected December 31, 1.935 Sidewalk Assessments Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 1,268.42 233.55 2,942.89. 1,036.57 Water Liens Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Water Liens Added to Taxes -1936 Committed Uncollected December 31, 1935 interest on Water Assessments Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Water Rates Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Transferred Uncollected December 31, 1935 Water Guarantees Committed 136.35. Collected 7.96 Abated Uncollected December 31, 128.34 1935 903.38 14.42 39.37 132.83 22.45 16,635.43 7,297.11 537.42 7,834.52 9,766.38 241.80 433.50 675.30 32.33 1,344.34 323.01 888.96 39:37 110.38 8,800.90 9,091.08 REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR Water Services Accounts Receivable Committed Uncollected December 31, 1935 206.12 Water Miscellaneous Committed 1,822.38 Collected 58.88 Abated 759.45 818.33 Uncollected December 31, 1935 Water -House Connections Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Health Department Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Old Age Assistance Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Public Welfare Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 School Department Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 789.40 602.41 1,761.35 19.50 1,447.78 91.67 13,848.54 8,542.14 11,226.49 5,031.60 33.00 6.00 367 206.12 1,004.05 368 TOWN OF LEXINGTON .Munroe Cemetery Accounts Receivable Committeed Collected 347.49 Abated 145.50 Adjusted 254.49 747.48 Uncollected December 31, 1935 804.88 Westview Cemetery Accounts Receivable Committed Collected Uncollected December 31, 1935 Total Commitments 186.99 Total Collected, Abated, or Ad- jueted Uncollected December 31, 1935 1,741.85 1,356.11 5,306.40 6,194.89 27.00 2,670.55 1,112.25 $356,669.60 73,371.97 Respectfully submitted, 57.00 1,558.30 $283,297.63 War. S. SCAMMAN, Tao Collector. REPORT OF TOWN TRE..kSURER 369 ,370 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31., 1935. To TIIE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACIIUSETTS Gentlemen : Following is the Report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1935: Cash on hand January 1, 1935 $214,278.68 Receipts during year 1935 1,615,892.77 1,830,171.45 Expenditures during year 1935 as per Warrants 1,650,904.84 Balance on hand January 1, 1936 $179,266.61 Deposit Lexington Trust Co. $167,274.60 Deposit First National Bank of Boston 1,932.40 Deposit National Shawmut Bank of Boston 2,000.00 Cash in office 8,059.61 $179,266.61 For complete detail of Receipts and expenditures, refer to Town Accountant's Report, same provided for to eliminate time, space and expense. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. REPORT OF 'TAX TITLE ACCOUNT December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACIIUSETTS Gentlemen: X herewith submit my report of the Tax Title Account of the Town. Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1935 $67,341.04 Tax Titles added during year 1935 .................... 27,053.30 Total 94,394.34 Tax Titles Redeemed and Foreclosed 15,345.34 Tax Titles on hand January 1, 1936 .................... $79,049.00 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. REPORT T OF SPECIAL HIGHWAY Fi ND 371 REPORT OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL HIGHWAY FUND January 2, 1936. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACTJUSES Gentlemen: 372 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Trunk Line Sewer Account Balance January 2, 1935 per check book $1,443.22 Expenditures per Warrants 1,443.22 Balance, December 31, 7933 0,000.00 JAMES J. CARROLL, Tr•eas carer. TRUNK LINE SEWER ACCOUNT P. W. A. Project No. 2066 Balance January 2, 1935 per check book $4,615.03 Expenditures per Warrants 4,615.03 Report of "Town of Lexington, Massachusetts—Special State Highway Fund" — Jame .T. Carroll, Trustee, under Balance, December 31, 1935 0,000.00 Chapter 464, Acts of 1935. Received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, October ,IA IES J. CARROLL, 24, 1935 $5,546.88 T r'ncrsarer. Deposited Lexington Trust Company $5,546.89 Expenditures per Warrants to December 31, 1935 5,546.89 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY On hand December 31, 1935 0,000.00 Standpipe Construction Account P. W. A. Project No. 2263 Respectfully Submitted Balance January 2, 1935, per check book $11,601.93 Expenditures per Warrants 11,601.93 JAMES J. CARROLL, Trustee. LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Standpipe Construction Account Balance, January 2, 1935 per check book $230.21 Expenditures per Warrants 230.21 Balance, December 31, 1935 0,000.00 JAMES J. CARROLI., Treasurer. Balance, December 31, 1935 0,000.00 JAMES J. CARROLL, Treasurer. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 373 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1935. To TIE HONORABLE BOARD OF SES ECT:4114N : The activities of the various divisions of the 1)epartmentof Public Works have been adequately described by the reports of the Division Superintendents. I shall confine my report to recommendations concerning various major expenditures which, in my opinion, should be met by the Town within the next few years in order to main- tain a consistent forward looking program of public works and avoid any excessive appropriations in any one year. WATER DIVISION There still remain in one of the best residential sections of the Town more than 3700 feet of old 4 inch water mains that are entirely inadequate for fire protection where they exist and substantially reduces the: water pressure in a large Sec- tion of the Town due to the fact that this pipe is a connecting link between two 11! inch Mains. I recommend the following in- stallations to remedy this defect : Bloomfield Street 1400 ft, 12" pipe Eustis Street 500 ft. 8" pipe Highland Avenue 850 ft, 12" pipe Winthrop Road 500 ft. 12" pipe Vine Brook Road 700 ft. 12" pipe Percy Road 1000 ft. 8" pipe Warren Street 400 ft. 6" pipe There still exist more than a dozers .dead ends in important residential sections of the Town that should be eliminated by extending them until a.eonrrectio,n is made with existing.mains. 374 TOWN OF LEXINGTON These dead ends are a source of annoyance to water users due to rusty water. They cut down. the pressure and are a constant cause for frozen water mains and services in extreme cold weather. SEWER DIVISION Two important areas at extreme ends of the Town are faced with a serious health menace due to overflowing cess- pools. They are the so-called Manor Section in North Lexing- ton and the Farmcrest Section south of Marrett Road. No trunk line sewer being available to either of these districts, the Town faces an expenditure of more than one-half million dol- lars to provide the residents with sewerage facilities. Flans should be made to start one or the other of these projects in 1937. In December, Albert A. Ross, for thirteen years Superin- tendent of this division, announced his decision to leave the employ of the '.Town to engage in private business. Mr. Ross has made an enviable record in the organization and development of the Water and Sewer Division of this Town to a point where it is recognized as one of the most efficient in the State. His leaving is a distinct loss to the department. HIGHWAY DIVISION Street drainage is entirely lacking in 75% of the public highways and in many others it is entirely inadequate. No fur- ther highway construction should be undertaken without being accompanied by installation of sufficient drainage to take care of all future needs in the street. In many sections, notably Reed Street, Hancock Street, North Hancock Street, Locust Avenue, Independence Avenue, Percy Road and certain sec- tions of Massachusetts Avenue, there is immediate need of drainage in streets which are already built and are in good re- pair. There should be an appropriation for drainage in exist- ing streets every year until all the principal highways of the Town are properly drained. Many of the principal streets in the Town are without usa- ble sidewalks while other sidewalks which were built many years ago are in disrepair. In order to maintain existing side- walks and build new ones where they are badly needed for the protection of school children, a program of sidewalk construe- REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT of PL BLIC WORKS 375 tion and maintenance should be included in every annual budget. In order to efficiently carry on the construction and main- tenance of highways, this division is in ininiediate need of a new highway grader, a tractor crane, a broom attachment for the sidewalk tractor and a clam shell bucket for the gasoline crane. The Town should use every opportunity to take advantage of Chapter 90 of the General Laws I'or highway construction of principal streets which permits the Stale and County to con- tribute two-thirds of the entire cast of construction. In the im- mediate future, work should be done on the following streets :— Wa-terlown, Waltham, Lincoln, Woburn, and certain sections of Massachusetts Avenue. TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL As tragic becomes more complicated, it is necessary to in- crease expenditures for the protection of the public by means of additional traffic signals, street markings, improved park- ing spaces and increased police patrol. I recommend the in- stallation of an up-to-date traffic control system through the center of Town protecting all the intersections which are now protected by traffic lights and also Meriani Street at its junc- tion with Massachusetts Avenue. Tt is also important that a traffic light be installed at the junction of Woburn and Lowell Streets where many serious accidents liave occurred in the past few years. A study should be made of the parking problem in Lexing- ton Center which may be unproved upon either by tlie pur- chase of land and the taking of a section of Depot Park or by the laying out of a street parallel to Massachusetts Avenue which eventually may be used as a business area but for the time being might properly be used for parking purposes. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL The demand for prompt service in the removal of ice and snow on the part of citizens in all sections of the Town, even on unaccepted streets which are almost impassable under nor- mal conditions, presents one of the biggest problems of the Public Works Department. Tite old wooden horse-drawn side- walk plows which have been in use for many, many years must 376 TOWN OF LEXINGTON .be replaced with 'modern equipment before they fall apart. They are important not only for the removal of snow on the sidewalks but also for work in unimproved streets where auto- motive equipment cannot be operated.. Heavy storms require'heavy equipment and in. certain out- lying sections where snow forms deep drifts, the only means of keeping the highways open is the use of a heavy tractor with a V plow. The Town now owns only one which is 10 years old and not very dependable. New heavy modern equipment will be required in l937 for this type of work. In order to provide for the prompt removal of snow in business districts, a bulldozer is necessary to push back snow on the dumps to which it is hauled by a large fleet of trucks. This piece of equipment can be put to good use in .the summer sea -son in the construction of highways. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS The increasing interest in out -door sports, winch is char- acteristic of the times, place a greater burden each year on the playground facilities of the Town. The Senior and Junior Higli Schools Beed an enclosed field, with adequate bleachers, in which school games may be played and where admission can be charged. This requires no outlay for purchase of land as there is sufficient area available on the southerly side of Park Drive. The increased use of the Center Playground, not -only by children but by the adults as well, makes it essential that a field house •be constructed with toilet- facilities which may be used by players •and spectators. Additional tennis courts should be constructed at East Lexington Playground and there is a demand for tennis courts also. at the Franklin School. This division is very nines in need of a tractor which may be used for mowing the ever increasing park areas of the Town in smuttier, and for. Clearing skating -areas in the winter. Equipment to clear these skating areas which are being used more and more is also necessary. SHADETREE DIVISION There are approximately 2500 elm and 25,000 other.shade trees on the public streets of Lexington which require the care REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 377 of this division and as many more within 20 feet of the street: line which must be sprayed and treated .for diseases and, in- sect pests. The spraying equipment now in use has been in ex- istence twenty-four years. and not .only, requires repairs each day- to keep, it from, falling apart while in use but lacks suf- ficient power. to reach the tallest elms which at. present are sub- ject to a new disease that may eliminate them from our streets. It is essential thin a new power sprayer be purchased in 19 6 to make it possible for the division to do its work in an efficient manner, and within the limited time that the spray is effective. During the ice storm fifteen' rears ago, hundreds of the most beautiful trees in .the .Town ,were, broken down and only a cursory trimming was given to diem at the time. •Since their, -for the most part; not more than two part time have been employed to -care for these trees with the result that it has' been impossible to 'give them more than the most rudimentary trimming. Dozens of these trees Which height have been sa.`vetl' have now been lost for all time because of the ravages of disease and decay, a.nd we are going to lose- many .more in the immediate future if those which are left are not properly trimmed and repaired. I consider it imperative that at least one additional. trained -ratan must be added tai the staff of this division to begin work as soon as possible- daring the coming year. POLICE DEPARTMENT This department cannot attain a maximum of efficiency until one more patrolman -is added to the force. With three men out for twenty-four hours of duty at. the desk and one man to substitute on days off, the actual number of men available for active duty is eleven. Of thisnumher, six are required for duty at schools four hours each day, five days a week while schools are in session and the force is constantly two' hien short during the suininer to permit vacations. • • ..With .two men covering the entire Town in a prowler ca -r. from 0:00 P. M. to 8:00 A. M. and two additional men in the 378 TOWN OF LEXINGTGN other car part of the night, it is obvious that the department cannot assign men regularly to check speeding. There is a constant demand for more action along this line by the police and they recognize the need of it. It is right and proper that the lives and property of the public should be given police protection from reckless drivers and one more patrol- man will make it possible to bring this about, in all sections of the Town. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Housing twenty-seven pieces of automotive equipment, in addition to materials and supplies required for the operation of the Highway, Water, Sewer, Park and Shade Tree Divisions, a complete automobile repair shop, a blacksmith shop, and indoor storage for sand and patching material, the Public Works Building is already overcrowded and in need of expan- sion. The department will operate more efficiently with the es- tablishment of one main stockroom for all divisions in the center section of the building which is now occupied by the Park and Shade Tree Divisions and the repair shops. The erection of sheds on the northerly side of the present building will care for the housing of sand, gravel, patching material and the mixing plant, alio for dead storage both sum- mer and winter, thus releasing room in the main building to be occupied by those divisions now using the center section. The landscaping of the approach to the building has never been carried out as originally planned. Neither have the drive- ways entering and on both sides of the building been properly constructed. This is a project that might well be undertaken with Public Welfare labor if the Town finds it necessary to provide money for the unemployed when Federal funds are withdrawn July 1st, 1936. In conclusion, I commend the heads of all the divisions under my supervision, for their loyalty and for the competent manner in which they have handled their assignments summer and winter, day or night. It is a pleasure to be associated with such conscientious public servants. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 379 To the Board of Selectmen, I express my appreciation for their confidence and the whale hearted support they have given to me in this my first year as head of this department. Respectfully submitted, RORERT P. TR ASKS Supt. of Public Bork&. 380 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 381 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lexington, Mass., February 1, 1939. To THE )•-HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting De- partment for the year 1935. The report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State system of Accounting and is set forth in the following schedules: Receipts Expenditures Balance Sheet, showing 'financial condition of the Town Decem- ber 31, 1935 Schedule of Appropriation Accounts Analysis of Appropriation. Accounts Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others Analysis of accounts of Tax Collector and Town Collector from November 19, 1935 to Decmeber 31, 1935 Borrowing Capacity of the Town Movement of Town Debt from 1914 to 1935 Movement of Water Debt from 1914 to 1935 Movement of School Debt from 1914 to 1935 Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Revenue Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Reimbursement Schhdule of Town Debt, showing payments due each year Schedule of Interest on Town Debt, showing payments due each year The following bills are reported as unpaid: Law Department Respectfully submitted, JAMES 11. RUSSELL, Town Aceountant. $95.25 382 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Chapter 41, of the General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or expenditure of money. In each case I have found the records correct. I have during the year 1935 verified the Cash Account and the Bann, Statements of the Town Treasurer. In accordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41, of the General Laws, I have during the year 1935 audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library and have examined the secur- ities held by these Trustees. 1 have found the accounts correct and the securities in proper order. I have also verified the cash balance of the Trustees by reconciliation of bank balances. JAMES TT. ItuSSELL, Town Aceocntant. MIDDLESEX S.14. Then personally appeared the above named, Jaynes H. Rus- sell, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Before rue, Term Expires March 11, 1938 .JAMES J. CARRor r., Justice of the Peace. REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes - Levy of 1935 Polls $ 5,386.00 Personal 48,317.47 Real Estate 439,733.05 $493,436.52 Taxes -Previous Years Polls ... $ 1,222.00 Personal 2,585,12 Real Estate 212,106.45 From the Commonwealth Income Tax Business Tax Gas, Elec. Light and Water Tax Race Tracks Veterans' Exemption Licenses Liquor Hawkers and Pedlars Pool, Billiards and Bowling Milk Pasteurization of Milk Oleomargarine Junk Victuallers Inn Holders Motor Vehicle Agents: 1st Class Motor Vehicle Agents: 2d Class Denatured Alcohol Hairdressing Garage Auctioneers Public Carriage Sunday Sales Theatre Entertainment $46,006.97 3,303.14 3,128.11 1,120.00 79.05 $1,650.00 60.00 10,00 36.00 40.00 6.50 50.00 81.65 3.33 80.00 15.00 29.00 15.00 47.00 10.00 5.00 47.50 25.00 2.00 215,913.57 53,637.27 2,212.98 383 384 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward Permits Marriage Wire Duilding Plumbing Overhanging Signs Slaughtering Garbage Gasoline Manufacturing of Ice Cream Slaughter House $218.00 169.00 262.00 148.00 30.00 168.15 14.00 16.50 55.00 10.00 Fines Court Grants and Gifts From Federal Government For Sewer Construction $11,000.00 For Water Standpipe 7,393.91 From Commonwealth Aid to Industrial Schools 227.13 English Speaking Classes 94.00 Loss of Taxes 380.36 From County Dog Licenses 1,720.16 All Other General Revenue Taxes - Cambridge, Mass. 5430.98 Taxes -Arlington, Mass. 382.01 Tax Title Redemptions 40,822.97 $765,200.34 1,090.65 1,435.90 20,815.56 41,635.96 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Sewer Unapportioned Apportioned - Paid in Ad- vance 455.50 Added to Tax Bills - 1935 .... 1,877.16 Added to Tax Bills - Prior Years 1,102.07 $ 384.43 $3,819.16 830,178.41 Carried forward $765,200.34 Carried forward $3,819.16 $830,178.41 REPORT OF THE TOWN .ACCOUNTANT 385 RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $3,819.16 $830,178.41 Street Unapportioned $1,009.26 Apportioned - Paid in Ad- vance 571.67 Added to Tax Bills -1935 4,542.94 Added to Tax Bills - Prior Years 1,969.66 Sidewalk Unapportioned Apportioned -Paid in Ad- vance Added to Tax Bills -1935 Added to Tax Bills - Prior Years Water Unapportioned Apportioned - Paid in Ad- vance Added to Tax Bills -1935 Added to Tax Bills - Prior Years $105.26 11.90 84.07 126.60 $283.06 178.20 429.67 41.44 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise -1935 $17,576.68 Motor Vehicle Excise -Prior Years 6,840.57 DEPARTMENTAL General Government Treasurer Fees -Tax Title Fees - Land Court - Tax Titles Fees -Attorneys - Tax Titles $441.00 19.85 30.00 Collector Fees $ 65.00 Costs 556.15 8,093.53 327.83 932.37 24,417.25 $490.85 621.15 37,590.14 Carried forward $1,112.00 $867,768.55 286 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $1,112.00 $867,768.55 Town Clerk Recording Mortgages $183.16 Discharging Mortgages 5.50 Pole Location Certificates 19.50 Miscellaneous Certificates 17.03 Books -Lists of Persons 6.75 Miscellaneous Collections 3.50 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Rent Telephone Collections $312.00 13.00 .Selectmen Hearings $ 45.00 Advertising 14.00 ,Certificates 1.00 :Supplies 1.00 .Maps and Stamps 10.64 By -Laws 4.60 Board of Appeals Hearings Planning Board Hearings Board of Survey Hearings Protection of Persons and Prop- erty Police Department Badge $ 2.00 Telephone Collections 1.15 Inspection Sealer Weights and Measures 115.58 Forestry Insect Pest Extermination 78.10 Health and Sanitation Health Contagious Diseases $1,024.40 Tuberculosis 1,420.50 235.44 325.00 76.24 65.00 60.00 15.00 196.83 Carried forward $2,444.90 $2,085.51 $867,768.55 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 387 RECEIPTS - Continued 398 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $2,444.90 $2,085.55 $867,768.55 Brought forward $62,408.91 $867,768.55 Dental Clinic -1934 0.25 Old Age Assistance Dental Clinic- 1935 160.30 Reimbursements for Relief 2,605.45 From Cities and Towns ....,... $ 915.82 Sanitation From State 8,692.23 Sewer 9,608.05 House Connections $1,718.82 :Soldiers' Benefits Rentals 207.17 State Aid $112.00 Services 16.41 Military Aid 55.00 Miscellaneous 88.92 167.00 Refunds - Prior Years .. 2.61 :Schools 2,033.93 Tuition Drain From Bedford .. $11,347.20 Fire Losses 400.34 From Burlington 9,050.33 From Individuals 20.00 Highways Boston City Wards 247.42 General State Wards 2,380.39 Sale Old Materials $ 10.00 22,995.34 Fire Losses 425.48 Sale of Books and Supplies $101.53 Refunds -Prior Years 126.76 Rent 143.00 562.24 Electricity 3.25 Telephone Collections, etc. 4.23 Construction _ Pleasant Street Unclassified State Aid $9,501.35 Sale of Land $ 500.00 County Aid 3,167.12 Sale of Hay 20.00 Watertown Street Insurance R e f u n d s- Prior State Aid 11,609.95 Years 1,425.41 County Aid 3,869.98 Lincoln Street State Aid 671.44 County Aid 259.34 Waltham Street Public Service Enterprises State Aid 5,546.89 Water Department 34,626.07 Sale of Water Miscellaneous 4.50 Hydrants $ 7,815.00 Metered Rates 64,636.15 Public Welfare Liens 107.77 Reimbursements for Relief Liens - Added to T axe s - From Individuals $ 44.00 1935 171.98 From Cities and Towns 8,436.56 Liens -Added to T axes - From State 11,610.31 Prior Years 262.58 20,090.87 Carried forward $62,408.91 $867,768.55 272.01 1,945.41. $72,993.48 97,396.72 Carried forward $72,993.48 $965,165.27 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 389 390 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS - Continued RECEIPTS - Continued Brought forward $72,993.48 $965,165.27 Brought forward $1,059,551.08 Miscellaneous Guarantees $2,186.20 Services 10.00 House Connections 1,299.17 Repairs 42.12 Accrued Interest on bonds 5.56 Refunds- Prior Years 170.82 Sundry Items 490.54 Cemeteries Sale of Lots Westview Care of Lots Munroe $445.75 Interments Westview 358.00 Munroe 318.00 Colonial 12.00 Foundations Westview 73.00 Municipal Indebtedness Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue $500,000.00 All Other 24,000.00 $524,000.00 Public Service Enterprise Loans Water Premiums 20,000.00 7.00 4,204.41 - 544,007.00 77,197.89 $2,291.03 Agency, Trust and Investment Agency Dog Licences Trust and Investment Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Munroe $ 650.00 Westview 1,153.95 $1,989.60 1,803.95 Cemetery Funds Income Munroe 54.49 George W. Taylor Flag Fund Principal $800.00 Income 217.72 Munroe 78.80 George W. Taylor Tree Fund Principal $800.00 Income 217.72 Interest 9.11 1,017.72 1,484.66 Byron C. Earle Cash 115.62 3,775.69 Deposits Interest Sewer House Connections $1,675.90 Water House Connections 1,424.95 Taxes $6,600.30 Purchase Real Estate 75.00 Tax Titles 3,219.84 Town Seals 4.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 216.37 3,179.85 Special Assessments Sewer $ 859.50 Refunds and TransFers Street 2,227.88 Refunds Sidewalk 57.62 Assessors $32.44 Water 230.72 Other Finance Offices and Ac - 3,375.72 counts 20.00 13,412.23 Collector 41.00 Rent of House - Westview 190.00 1,017.72 Carried forward $1,059,551.08 Carried forward 9,178.95 $93.44 $1,612.737.03 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 391 RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $93.44 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 53.75 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Police Department Health Department Sewer Maintenance Sewer Stock Highway Maintenance Highway Construction - Pleas- ant Street Snow Removal Public Works Building Traffic Regulation and Control Public Works -Labor, Materials and Expenses 22.15 Public Welfare 205.00 Old Age Assistance 6.00 Soldiers' Relief 15.00 School Maintenance 5.55 Cary Memorial Library 10.00 Parks and PIaygronnds 11.72 Insurance 181.92 Water Maintenance .. 108.86 Dog Fees to County 657.10 11.13 15.90 3.50 2.00 40.32 91.67 23.52 30.00 1.82 1.00 Transfers Parks and Playgrounds W. A. Tower Fund Income E. C. Redman Battle Green Fund Income Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Income Colonial Cemetery Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Departmental for Supplies Selectmen's Department Town Offices and Cary Mem- orial Building Police Department Sewer Stock $460.00 15.11 50.00 1,200.00 2,500.00 $ 3,15 126.25 1.17 485.03 $1,592.36 4,225.11 $1,612,737.03 Carried forward $615.60 $5,817.46 $1,612,737.03 392 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS - Concluded Brought forward $615.60 $5,817.46 11,612,737.03 Sewer Construction - B o w Street, Cliffe and Theresa Avenues 258.17 Water Maintenance 352.80 Water Stock 2,939.78 Water Construction -Bedford Street and Mass. Avenue 4.72 Total Receipts and Transfers Cash Balance January 1, 1935 4,166.07 9,983.53 $1,622,720.56 214,278.68 $1,836,999.24 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 393 394 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES General Go,rernment Appropriation Committee Selectmen's Department Accounting Department Treasurer's Department ColIector's Department Collector's Department -Binding Records Assessors' Department Other Finance Offices and Accounts Law Department Town Clerk's Department Election and Registration Department Public Works - Superintendent's Office Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building -1934 Bills Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Engineering Department Planning Board Board of Appeals $ 593.85 4,599.18 3,153.00 1.,263.70 6,665.30 14.00 6,382.10 114.40 2,495.85 2,013,44 1,536.52 4,677.46 52.86 9,605.27 744.13 9,420.64 120.40 161.26 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department -1934 Bills $ 22.75 Police Department 35,387.62 Fire Department 38,243.96 Hydrant Rentals 7,815.00 Building Inspection 1155.55 Wire Inspection 632.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 477.20 Insect Suppression 1,922.24 Forest Fires 1,399.33 Shade Trees 1,761.56 Dog Officers 127.50 Health and Sanitation Health Department -1933 Bills $ 84.00 Health Department 6,009.37 Dog Clinic 359.14 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital Tax 2,566.57 Dental Clinic -1934 Bills 0.50 Carried forward $151,577.65 EXPENDITURES -Continued Brought forward Dental Clinic Posture Clinic Vital Statistics Slaughtering Inspection Animal Inspection Plumbing Inspection Sewer Maintenance .. Sewer Department -Trunk Line Repairs Sewer Stock Sewer Construction- Sundry Street Sewer Construction --- Sundry Streets Sewer Construction - Blake Avenue Sewer Construction - Bow Street, Cliffe and Theresa Aves Sewer Construction -Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace Sewer Construction - Taft and Tarbell Aves., Cherry and Cary Streets Sewer Construction - Trunk Line - P.W.A. Project 2066 Sewer Construction -Trunk Line -Outside P.W.A. Pro- ject Drain Construction - Mill Brook Dumps and Ashes Garbage Collection Survey Drainage Areas Highway Highway Highway Highway Construction Highway Construction Highway Construction Highway Construction Highway Construction Highway Construction Highway Construction Drain Construction - Drain Construction - minster Avenue HIGHWAYS Maintenance 1934 Bills Maintenance Equipment - Farmcrest Avenue - Gleason Road No. 1 ---Kendall Road -Lincoln Street - Pleasant Street - Pleasant - 'Watertown Streets - Waltham Street Hancock Street Haskell - Lowell Streets and West - Snow Removal -1934 Bills Snow Removal Sidewalk Construction Public Works Building $151,577.65 1,866.02 649.14 18.25 600.00 500.00 845.00 5,709.29 1,361.98 880.81 193.58 622.94 415.62 886.40 1,334.25 907.62 4,340.66 2,180.66 9,019.66 1,999.88 3,600.00 1,070.14 $ 67.29 46,090.86 525.00 8,963.52 85.00 2,283.04 1,978.17 16,896.05 29,423.99 5,546.89 1,000.00 5,613.35 31.00 25,129.92 600.95 7,131.61 Carried forward $342,346.19 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT EXPENDITURES —Continued Brought forward Traffic Regulation and Control Street Lights Street Signs Public Works—Labor, Materials —Relief of Citizens Public Works—Labor, Materials and Expenses, E.R.A Projects Public Worka — Labor, Materials and Expenses Public Works—Labor, Materials and Expenses, W.P.A Projects Public Works—Purchase of Crawler Crane Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Public Welfare Old Age Assistance State Aid Military Aid Soldiers' Relief Town Physician Schools and Libraries School Maintenance School Department — Out of State Travel Cary Memorial Library Recreation and Unclassified Parks and Playgrounds 1934 Bills Parks and Playgrounds Purchase of Land — Kinneen Memorial Day Patriots' Day Administration of Trust Funds Insurance Pensions—Fire Pensions —Police 395 $342,346.19 1,514.14 21,852.41. 300.00 321.27 768.01 7,459.01 2,350.14 3,500.00 $59,578.42 9,920.64 168.00 40.00 3,600.08 750.00 $211,531.68 60.54 15,938.65 $ 35.59 14,479.13 1,250.00 220.75 746.30 55.00 10,963.92 1,107.81 1,095.00 Printing and Publishing Revised Town By -Laws 521.40 Printing Town Reports 1,373.50 1,450.00 409.97 Appraisal of Town Property Unclassified Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance —1934 Bills Water Maintenance Water Replacements Water Department—Out of State Travel Carried forward $ 155.95 29,411.54 746.84 25.00 $746,046.88 396 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES —Continued Brought forward Water Stock Water Construction— Standpipe —Outside P.W.A. Project Water Construction—Pleasant and Blossom Streets and Others Water Construction—Sundry Streets Water Construction—Pinewood and Summit Roads Water Construction—Taft Ave., Cherry and Cary Streets Water Constrcution — Bedford Street and Mass, Avenue Cemetery Maintenance—Munroe Cemetery Maintenance— Westview Interest and Maturing Debt Interest on Debt Maturing Debt Maturing Debt — Temporary Loans State Tax Agency North Metropolitan Sewer Tax Metropolitan Water Tax Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax State Parks and Reservations Tax Special Highway Tax Cottage Farm Bridge Tax Old Age Asssitance 'rax -1933 Middlesex County Tax Dog Licenses to County — 1934 Dog Licenses to County — 1935 Trust and Investment George W. Taylor Tree Fund — Principal George W. Taylor Tree Fund — Income George W. Taylor Flag Fund — Principal George W. Taylor Flag Fund— Income Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds — Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fluids — Wesl.view Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Income — Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Income—Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Income—Westview Petty Cash for Collector Tailings $746,046.88 3,708.42 1,074.14 303.77 4,579.37 1,287.05 680-52 19,058.52 1,299.97 2,378.84 $ 27,220.72 132,000.00 587.000.00 $32,000.00 6,711.47 30,363.93 715.43 265.83 9,625.30 34.46 7.00 30,365.89 0.20 2,638.30 $ 800.00 217.72 800.00 217.72 704.49 1,118.45 48.85 1,153.28 1,757.89 100.00 6.30 Carried forward $1,646,290.71 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 39T EXPENDITURES - Continued Brought forward $1,646,290.71 Byron C. Earle - Cash 41,19 Sewer House Connection Deposits 1,593.11 Water House Connection Deposits 1,216.09 Miscellaneous Deposits 5.00• Refunds Taxes -Personal 1934 Taxes - Real Estate 1934 Taxes - Poll 1935 Taxes - Real Estate 1935 Motor Vehiele Excise - 1934 Motor Vehicle Excise - 1935 Water Rates Water Guarantees Water Assessments -1935 Water Assessment Interest -1935 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned Sewer Assessments 1950 Sidewalk Assessments - 1935 Sidewalk Assessment Interest - 1935 Tax Ttitles Interest Tax Titles Interest - Poll Tax 1935 License - Sunday Sales License - Victuallers Permits,- Gasoline Fees --- Treasurer Transfers Departmental for Supplies: Water Maintenance ',Vater Replacements Water Stock 'Vater Cunst.ruction - 'Vater Construction - Water Construction - Water Construction - Water Cmistruet.ion - Bedford St. - Mass. Ave. Pinewood and Summit Roads Sundry Streets Taft Ave. - Cherry and Cary Sts Standpipe -Outside P.W.A Project Sewer Maintenance Sewer Department Trunk Line Repairs Sewer Stock $ 61.55 940.18 2.00 1,147.07 51.22 717.47 180.63 136.36 60.00 27.68 94-56 209.92 11.90 1.38 733.37 23.13 0.04 10.00 5.00 4.00 3.00. $398.29' 655.27 320.83 906.69 194.65 689.13. 144.92' 2.93 40.89 21.89 72.20 Carried forward $1,657,020.25 398 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES -Concluded Brought forward $1,657,020.25 Sewer Construction -- Pinewood Rd. and Belfry Ter. 65.94 Sewer Construction - Bow Street - Cliffe and Theresa Avenues 2.80 Sewer Construction - Taft - Tarbell Avenues, Cherry and Cary Streets 89.02 Sewer Construction - Blake Avenue 48.13 Sewer Construction Sundry Streets 120.89 Drain Construction - Mill Brook 99.92 Highway Maintenance 0,81 Highway Construction - Pleasant Street 5.22 Highway Construction -Watertown and Pleasant Ste22.06 Highway Construction - Farmcrest Avenue 0.83 Drain Construction -Haskell - Lowell Street, Westmin- ster Avenue 62.51 Public Works Building 19.95 Traffic Regulation and Control 7.65 Public Works -Labor, Materials and Expenses 53.24 School Maintenance 42.43 Cary Memorial Library 29.66 Parks and Playgrounds 2.20 Cemetery Maintenance -Westview 1.57 Fire Department Maintenance 34.40 Appropriation Committee 3.15 Total Cash Expenditures and Transfers $1,657,732.63 Cash on Hand December 31, 1935 179,266.61 $1,836,999.24 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1935 Assets and Deficiency Accounts 399 Cash General $179,266.61 Cary Memorial Library 2,102.61 Collector's Petty Cash 100.00 $181,469.22 Accounts Receivable Taxes — Poll Levy of 1934 $ 648.00 Levy of 1935 Taxes — Personal Levy of 1934 Levy- of 1935 Taxes — Real Estate Levy of 1934 Levy of 1935 1,412.00 $ 56.10 2,363.93 $ 4,001.84 219, 884.19 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1934 $ 589.14 Levy of 1935 5,396.71 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned $2,927.07 Added to Tax Bills —1934 208.79 Added to Tax Bills -1935 1,368.20 Street Assessments Added to Tax Bills —1935 Sidewalk Assessments Added to Tax Bills —1935 Water Assessments Unapportioned $1,344.34 Added to Tax Bills -1935 323.01 Water Liens Nat Added to Tax Bills Added to Tax Bills — 1935 $688.96 39.37 2,060.00 400 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSETS and DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS—Concluded Committed Interest Sewer Assessments — 1934 $ 97.34 Sewer Assessments — 1935 465.32 Street Assessments — 1935 1,036.67 Sidewalk Assessment -1935 32.33 Water Assessments --- 1935 110.38 Tax Titles Departmental Health $1,741.85 Old Age Assistance 1,356.11 Public Welfare 5,306.40 Schools 6,194.89 Sundry Departments 27.00 2,420.03 Munroe Cemetery 57.00 223,886.03 5,985.85 4,504.06 2,942.89 128.39, Westview Cemetery 1,558.30 Military Aid 20.00 State Aid 102.00 :Sewer Rentals --- Services — Miscellaneous $1,268.42 House Connections 233.55 Water Rates Guarantees Services Miscellaneous House Connections $8,800.90 9,091.08 206.12 1,004.05 186.99 'State Aid to Highways Lincoln Street $10,041.06 Pleasant - Watertown Streets 3,878.16 County Aid to Highways 1,667.35 Lincoln Street $3,390.03 Pleasant - Watertown Streets 1,130.02 928.33 1,742.04 79,049.00 16,363.55 1,501.97 19,289.14 13,919,22 4,520.07 $562,377.14 REPORT OF TI -TE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 401 BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER a1, .1935 Liabilities and Reserve Accounts Temporary Loans—Anticipation of Revenue Dated September 4, 1935 — Due January 30, 1936 Dated 1936 DatedDecember $ 75,000.00 September 4, 1935 — Due March 26, 75,000.00 December 18, 1935—Due July 17, 100,000.00 Temporary Loans — Anticipation of Reim- bursement Highway Construction—Pleasant-Watertown Streets. Dated August 28, 1935 — Due April 1, 1936 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts Byron C. Earle— Cash Account Veterans' Memorial Fund Tailings (Checks issued and not cashed) Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund Cemetery Funds Income Accounts: Colonial Cemetery Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Dog Licenses Due County Deposits: Sewer House Connections Water House Connections . Miscellaneous Sewer Assessment Fund Water Assessment Fund Water Department Available Surplus Sewer Construction Loan Fund — P.W.A. Pro- ject No. 2066 Water Standpipe Loan Fund — P.W.A. Project No. 2263 Appropriation Accounts — Revenue — Balances Collectors Department — Binding Records Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Fire Alarm Boxes $ 1.54 123.33 782.38 $197.79 246.06 77.00 $250,000.00 12,000.00 2,102.61 74.43 3,617-89 96.10 35.50 3,065.68 402 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES and RESERVE ACCOUNTS — Continued Sewer Department — Trunk Line Repairs 517.04 Sewer Department Stock 472.34 Sewer Construction — Sundry Streets 456.17 Sewer Construction— Taft-Tarbell Avenues, Cherry and Cary Streets 196.86 Sewer Construction— Trunk Line 629.00 Drain Construction — Mill Brook 377.34 Survey of Drainage Areas 3,929.86 Highway Construction — Gleason Rd. No. 1 222.23 Highway Construction—Lincoln Street 10,952.61 Highway Construction—Pleasant-Watertown Streets Drain Construction— Haskell and Lowell Streets Sidewalk Construction Public Works — Labor, Materials and Ex- penses, W.P.A. Projects 1,659.76 Skating Area—Center Playground — Labor, Material and Expenses — W.P.A. Project 1,100.00 Permanent Memorial Committee 800.00 Water Department Stock 2,910.53 Water Construction — Sundry Streets 1,731.50 Water Constrcution — Pinewood and Sum- mit Roads 553,95 324.14 499.05 907.25 Appropriation Accounts — Non - Revenue — Balances 8.40 Water Construction— Tait Avenue, Cherry and Cary Streets Water Construction — Bedford Street and Mass. Avenue 520,85 3,683.93 1,628.91 8,165.43 Overlay Reserve Fund Overlays Reserved for Abatements Overlay 1934 Overlay 1935 868.30 $469.98 39.51 $2,920.70 4,302.08 3,259.88 Revenue Reserves—Available When Collected Motor Vehicle Excise $5,985.85 7,393.91 Sewer Assessments 4,504.06 Street Assessments 2,942.89 $ 136.00 Sidewalk Assessments 128.39 1,752.68 Water Assessments 1,667.35 13.00 30,102.36 509.49 597.51 7,222.78 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 403 404 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES and RESERVE ACCOUNTS—Concluded DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Water Liens 928.33 Committed Interest 1,742.04 Tax Titles 79,049.00 Departmental 16,363.55 Sewer 1,501.97 Water 19,289.14 Highway Construction—Lincoln Street 13,919.22 148,021.79 Excess and Deficiency—Surplus Revenue 79,362.44 $562,377.14 Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due $15,516.85 Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due 38,295.01 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 560.17 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 5,038.50 $59,410.53 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 405 406 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS TOWN DEBT Apportioned Sewer Assessments Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Due in 1936 $3,035.22 Inside Debt Limit Due in 1937 2,632.77 $232,500.00Inside Special Debt Limit 60,000.00 Due in 1938 2,506.70 Outside Debt Limit 305,000.00 Due in 1939 2,014.68 Due in 1940 1,650.16 Due in 1941 1,505.02 Due in 1942 922.94 Due in 1943 711.35 Due in 1944 385.77 Due in 1945 152.24 Apportioned Street Assessments Due in 1936 $7,030.39 Due in 1937 6,892.98 Due in 1938 6,779.80 Due in 1939 5,228.28 Due in 1940 4,221,67 Due in 1941 3,027.93 Due in 1942 2,211.19 Due in 1943 1,451.37 Due in 1944 1,451.40 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Due in 1936 $117.58 Due in 1937 111.37 Due in 1938 78.79 Due in 1939 78.79 Due in 1940 78.79 Due in 1941 56.32 Due in 1942 .. 26.02 Due in 1943 12.51 Apportioned Water Assessments Due in 1936 $601.87 Due in 1937 601.87 Due in 1938 601.91 Due in 1939 596.53 Due in 1940 591.17 Due in 1941 591.18 Duc in 1942 591.18 Due in 1943 570.47 Due in 1944 268.24 Due in 1945 24.08 $15,516.85 38,295.01 560.17 5,038.50 $59,410.53 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 407 TOWN DEBT General Loans Inside Debt Limit Buckman Tavern Park Loan -1913 -1943 $ 8,000.00 Town Office Building Loan — 1928 - 1948 27,500.00 School Construction Loans Inside Debt Limit Parker School Loan— 1919-1939 Const. and Remodeling Loan —1929 -1945 Franklin School Loan —1930 -1940 Adams School Addition Loan -1931 - 1941 $12,000.00 45,000.00 60,000.00 36,000.00 $ 35,500.00 153,000.00 Outside Debt Limit Const. and Remodeling Loan -1924 -1939 92,000.00 Sewer and Surface Drainage Loans Inside Debt Limit Sewer Loan --1927 - 1941 $ 6,000.00 Sewer Loan — 1927 - 1947 12,000.00 Sewer Loan —1928 -1942 7,000.00 Sewer Loan —1931 - 1936 2,000.00 Sewer Loan 1930 - 1937 2,000.00 Drainage Loan — 1934 - 1940 15,000.00 Inside Special Debt Limit P_W.A. Sewer Project Loan -1933 - 1943 $19,000.00 P.W.A. Sewer Project Loan —1934 -1936 3,000.00 P.W.A. Sewer Project Loan -1934 -1037 5,000.00 Outside Debt Limit Sewer Loan —1915 - 1945 $30,000.00 Sewer Loan —1927 -1936 1,000.00 Water Loans Inside Special Debt Limit P.W.A. Project Standpine Loan —1934 - 1944 $30,000.00 P.W.A. Project Standpipe Loan —1934 - 1937 3,000.00 44,000.00 27,000.00 31, 000.00 33,000.00 408 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN DEBT — Concluded $597,600.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 409 410 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN DEBT— Concluded Outside Debt Limit Water Mains Loan —1927 -1942 $ 7,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1927 - 1942 7,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1928 -1943 16,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1929 -1944 18,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1930-1940 25,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1930 -1940 15,000.00 Water Maths Loan —1930 -1940 25,000.00 Water Mains Loan —1931-1941 30,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1931 -1936 3,000.00 Water Mains Loan -1932-1937 8,000.00 Water Mains Loan —1934 -1939 8,000.00 Water Mains Loan— 1935- 1940 20,000.00 182,000.00 $597,500.00 TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds —Cash and Securities In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts $79,572.57 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 6,566.45 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 21,989.22 $108,128.24 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 411 TRUST ACCOUNTS Battle Green Fund — Orin W. Fiske $ 762.12 Battle Green Fund — Edith C. Redman 500,00 Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund 2,039.89 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,000.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Colonial—Principal 1,100.00 Colonial—Income 808.25 Munroe — Principal 29, 785.00 Munroe—Income 1,858.60 Westview —Principal 15,879.82 Westview — Income 1,316.13 Robert P. Clapp School Fund 200.00 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,152.06* Charles E. French School Medal Fund 2,549.94* Jonas Gammeli Charity Fund 541.66 Harriet R. Gilmer Charity Fund 560.56 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,167.32 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 248.39 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,576.29 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,263.27 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,263.27 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000.00 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund $4,286.19 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund .. 2,280.26 Cary Memorial Library General Fund $11,243.54 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,440.00 Maria Cary Library Fund 354.31 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham Library Fund 3,025.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund 525.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 124.19 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077.18 $79,572.67 6,566.45 21,989.22 $108,128.24 * 9.4.75 taken from School Medal Fund for premium and accrued Interest paid on bond purchased for Colonial Cemetery Fund, 412 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON PROPERTY ACCOUNT Land and Buildings $3,203,325.95 Furniture and Other Property 257,889.20 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 413 PROPERTY ACCOUNT Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings Land and Buildings $429,338.07 Furniture and Other Property 29,811.05 $469,149.12 Police Department Furniture and Other Property 1,500.00 Fire Department Land and Buildings $28,923.19 Furniture and Other Property 43,373.90 Sealer of Weights and Measures Furniture and Other Property Tree Warden's Department Furniture and Other Property 72,297.09 500.00 414 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PROPERTY ACCOUNT—Concluded 1,150.00 $3,461,215.15 Sewer Department Land and Buildings $390,616.00 Furniutre and Other Property 1,000.00 391, 616.00 Highway Department Furniture and Other Property 13,900.00 Schools Land and Buildings $1,157,336.10 Furniture and Other Property 93,041.95 1,250,378.05 Libraries Land and Buildings $116,131.21 Furniture and Other Property 59,794.05 175,925.26 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property $211,151.24 3,500.00 214,651.24 Town Farm Land on Cedar Street Land and Buildings 6,525.00 REPORT OF' THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 415 416 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PROPERTY ACCOUNT —Concluded Public Works Building Land and Buildings $48,829.34 Furniture and Other Property 750.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property Land and Buildings Water Supply System Land and Buildings $742,696.80 Furniture and Other Property 9,000.00 Cemeteries Land and Buildings $34,649.00 Furniture and Other Property 568.25 49,579.34 27,130.00 751,696.80 35,217.25 $3,461,215.15 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS HOT o} p3L'A1 -,4O,.l 89311E1'0a paa0;su3ay eaauae lug papuaaxaun sa2.rnyp .rar{;O pu'v sxa;sutJy ova e• S111E.i.l2A& S,UaLU}aa[ -OS txo sam1rpuadxGr s.dlaaa?i uag70 put eaa;sue.FL sueO7 SEBT SUOIT'E[.I(iO-?ddb' YE6T tuoJA paUm,Jo,g saaur[E,[ ca M O 0. O Q L- O M 4 O M rn 0, f L m 0, 03 N N -Z' C9 Q Q L^. ry iiiii iiiiii 03 M M. 03 L7 O Q N G 1.:J O Q Q Q 0 0 _V Q - N r C- r. o C . m 30 003 $ . k 030 R occ a 3) 0 Election and N 00 O 69. Town Offices and Cary Me- morial Building Engineering Department Foreclosure a n d Redemp- tion of Tax Titles Planning Board Board of Appeals Protection of Persons a n d Property Police Department. - 1934 Bills Police Department Fire Department Fire Alarm Boxes Hydrant Rentals Building Inspection SVire Inspection Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures Inert Suppression Shade Trees Forest Fires Dog Officers APPROPRIATION ACCOU NTS (Continued) 1,943.06 13.00 9,168.30 9,425.15 500.00 250.00 200.00 22-75 35,392.57 38,278.48 7,890.00 1,152.50 635.00 500.00 1,023.00 1,762.00 1,400.00 150.00 437.38 9,605.27 9,420.64 51.75 744.13 120.40 161.25 22.75 17.07 35,287.62 38,241.95 7,815.00 2.05 1,155.55 632.00 477.20 1,922.24 1,761.55 1,399.33 127.50 Health and Sanitation Health Department - 1933 Bills 84.00 84.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) Health Department Middlesex County Tubercu- losis Hospital Tax Dog Clinic Dental Clinic -1934 Bills .50 Dental Clinic Posture Clinic .. Vital Statistics Animal Inspection Slaughtering Inspection Plumbing Inspection Sewer Maintenance Sewer Department - Trunk Line Repairs 1,900.91 Sewer Stock Sewer Const. - Sundry Ste453.76 Sewer Const, - Sundry Sts Sewer Const. - Blake Ave OG '" C1 w l5 6,000.00 9,37 2,556.57 600.00 1,868.50 700.00 50.00 500.00 600.00 850.00 5,754.00 3.00 900.00 925.35 1,200.00 500.00 aG G m d • C G kU 6,009.37 2,566.57 359.14 .50 1,866.02 649.14 18.25 500.00 600.00 845.00 5,709.29 1,361.98 8811.81 193.58 622.94 415.62 34.40 46.89 21.89 72.20 .41 * 4.51 R 129.60 R 38.74 R 22.02 R 12 R 75.00 R 3.00 R 22.80 R .76 R .44 R .67 R 22.50 R 240.86 R 2.48 R 50.86 11. 31.75 R 5.00 R .82 R 260.18# 1,752.68 13.00 517.04 472.34 120.89 456.17 48.12 36.25 A REPORT OF TIIE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 00 m NO.LOMIXH'I .IO NA8.O6L APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) Sewer Const. -Bow S t. , Cliffe and Theresa Aves. 642.48 253.17 886.40 2.80 G.45 A Sewer Const. -Pinewood Rd. and Belfry Ter. 3,150.00 1,334.25 65.94 1,749.81 A Sewer Const. - Taft•Tarbell Aves., Cherry and Cary Sts. 1,193.50 907.62 89.02 196.86 Sewer Const.- Trunk Line - Outside P.W.A. Project 1,443.22 2,000.00 2,180.66 633,56 F 629.00 Sewer Const.- Trunk Line - P.T.A. Project 3,707.10 633.56 4,340.66 Sewer Const. - Robbins and Plymouth Rds. 781.23 781.23# Drain Const. - Mill Brook 4,496.92 5,000.00 9,019.66 99.92 377.34 Dumps and Ashes 2,000,00 1,999.88 .12 R ............. Garbage Collection .. 3,600.00 3,600.00 Survey Drainage Areas 5,000.00 1,070.14 3,929.86 Highways Highway Maintenance - 1934 Bills .59 66.70 67,29 Highway Maintenance 46,000.00 91.67 46,090.86 .81 Highway Dept. -Equipment 925.00 925.00 Highway Const. - Blake Rd. .06 .06# Highway Const.- Eaton Rd. .15 .15# Highway Const.-Farmcrest Ave. 8,964.45 8,963.52 .83 ,10 R APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) R F F.. ht '23 71 t' �� 3 .. �a' :� o� it '4 �; ami 0 ._.. �i "r Fm �s. iu3 0 a^ T_ - m 4. c � G P. �.. a ti r3 s. C - %U �� C - [di Highway Const. - - Fletcher Ave. 1.64 1.64# Highway Const. -Gleason Rd. No. 1307.23 85.09 222.23 Highway Const. - Gleason Rd. No. 2 946.68 946.68# Highway Const. - Kendall Rd. 2,283.07 2,283.04 .03 R .............. Highway Const. - Lincoln St. 12,000.00 930.78 1,978.17 10,952.61 Highway Const. - Pleasant St. 4,207.55 12,693.72 16,896.06 5.22 Highway Const. - Pleasant - Watertown Sts. 10,000.00 20,000.00 29,42:3.99 22.06 553.95 highway Const. - Valley Rd. .04 .04# Bridge Const - Sherman St. .05 .05# REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT m 0 NOLONIX 1 ,3O NACU, Drain Const. - Hancock St. Drain Cons-L.-Haskell-Low- ell onst_Ilaskell-Low- ell Ste. and Westminster Ave. Sidewalk Const. - Sundry Sts. Snow Removal 1934 Bills Snow Removal Public Works Building Traffic Regulation and Con- trol Street Lights Street Signs Public Works - Labor, Ma- terials for Relief of Citi- zens Public Works - Labor, Ma- terials and Expenses, E. R.A. Projects Public Works - Labor, Ma- terials and Expenses Public Works Labor, Ma- terials and Expenses, W. P.A. Projects Public Works - Purchase of Crawler Crane Charities and Soldiers Bene- fits Public Welfare- 1934 Over- draft Public Welfare O'd Age Assistance State Aid Military Aid Soldiers' Burials Soldiers' Relief-- 1934.Over- draft Soldiers' Relief Town Physician Schools and Libraries School Maintenance School Dept. - Out of State Travel Cary Memorial Library , APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) 1.99 321.27 1,000.00 1,000.00 6,000.00 5,613.35 1,100.00 29.01 25,100.00 7.068.25 1,300.00 22,500.00 300.00 30.00 201.82 221.79 600.95 31.00 25,129.92 7,131.01 1,51 4.14 21,852.41 300.00 62.51 324.14 19.95 7.65 .08 R 118.51 * 647.59 R 499.05 321.27 . .............. 768.01 768.01 7,500.00 12.25 4,000.00 9.90 7,459.01 53.24 2,350.14 1,659.76 3,500.00 3,500.00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) 2,172,98 B 100.77 B �.n L m o - .L. 2,172.98 58,000.00 10,500.00 300.00 250.00 100.00 100.77 3,900.00 750.00 212,000.00 90.00 1,578,42 (1.00 59,578.42 9,920.64 168.00 40.00 19.00 3,600.08 750.00 5.55 211.,531.64 14,238.25 1.730.16 585.36 R 132.00 R 210.00 R 100.00 R 318.92 R 42.43 431.44 R 60.54 15,928.65 29.66 29.46 R .10 R REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT IND O z c t• HC z '-1 2 Recreation and Unclassified Parks and Playgrounds - 1934 Bills Parks and Playgrounds Skating Area - Center Play- ground, W.P.A. Prapect Purchase Kinneen Land Memorial Day Patriots' Day Insurance Appraisal of Town Property Administration of Trust Funds Pensions --Fire Dept. Pensions - Poliee Dept. Town Report - Printing ..- Printing and Publishing Re- vised. Town 13y -Laws Permanent Memorial Com- mittee Unclassified .. Reserve Fund APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) 8.04 570.00 800.00 27.55 15,105-00 1.,100.00 1,250.00 250.00 750.00 12,000.00 1,450.00 70.00 1,107.81 1,095.00 1,377.00 500.00 3,000.00 Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance -- 1934 Bills 155.95 Water Maintenance 68,454.60 35.59 486.83 14,479.13 413.92 1,250.00 220.75 746.30 10,963.92 1,450.00 55.00 1,107.81 1,095.00 1,373.50 521.40 409.97 2.20 2,992.86 155.95 461.66 29,411.54 39,504.72 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued 1,110.50 G 29.25 R 3.70 R 1,450.00 H 15.00 R 3.50 R 48.60 R 90.03 R 7.14 * 1,100.00 800.00 1� p my 6 2N C,^ m. ,y tx �` Fri c> 5 G , , V. 111 ',7_,' (=.1 M ,. P 1,,50.00 746.84 655.27 147.89 D Water Replacements Water Dept. - Out of State Travel Water Stock SS -ester Const.- Sundry Ste Water Const. -Pinewood and Summit Rds. Water Const. - Pleasant, Blossom Sts. and Others 2,786,00 Water Const. -Robbins. Ply- mouth and Pineknall Rds. and Chase Ave. 578.07 Water Const. - Taft Ave, Cherry and Cary Sts. 1,295,42 Water Const. - Standpipe - P,W.A. Project 853.33 Water Const. -- Standpipe - Outside P.W.A. Project 223.74 25.00 4,000.00 7,000.00 2,350.00 2,939.78 353.33 25.00 3,708.42 320.83 2,910.53 4,570.7 689.13 1,731.50 1,28 7.05 194.05 565.30 303.77 2,482,83 J 578.97 J 680.52 144.92 469.98 1,074.14 2.93 853.33 K REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT NOJ )NIXT'T 30 NAtO,L APPRORIATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) LD M REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 425 426 TOWN OF LEXINGTON tO lfo 124 4:k d, 04 ti ,-i C•4_ t 0 SD O DZ E9 t-- 00 0,4 69. ANALYSIS OF APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 *3,153.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Accountant Clerk $2,662.50 335.19 Other Expenses: Office supplies and postage 70,62 Office equipment and repair 55.24 Binding records 13.25 Sundry items 16.20 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS 3,153.00 Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 $70,00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Assistance .. $45.00 Bond premium 6.00 Safe deposit box 6.00 $55.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 15.00 ANIMAL INSPECTION 70.00 Credits Appropriation ---March 18, 1935 500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector 500.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 427 APPRAISAL OF TOWN PROPERTY 420 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT -Continued Credits Debits Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (from Parks and Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Playgrounds Account) ;1,450.00 Salaries and Wages: Assessors $950.00 Debits (Assistant Assessor 2,566.75 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerk 1,226.16 National Appraisal Co. for appraisal $1,450.00 Extra Clerical 169.7.6 Special Assistant Assessors 518.00 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Secretary Clerical services Other Expenses: Printing annual report Special reports Postage Office supplies Sundry items Departmental transfers -Supplies $300.00 31.31 170.00 46.00 34.54 5.00 7.00 $593.85 3.15 ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation -March 18. 1935 *Refund tRefund $550.00 47.00 $597,00 Other Expenses: Office supplies and postage 148.34 Printing and advertising 254.00 Transfers 125.40 Automobile allowance 75.00 Office equipment and repair 306.95 *Sundry items 42.34 $6,382.10 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account .34 BOARD OF APPEALS $6,382.44 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $200.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $597.00 Clerical Expense Notices Postage Supplies Office equipment $6,350.00 15.69 16.75 $6,382.44 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 519.00 27.56 25.00 24.70 65.00 $161,26 38.74 $200.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 429 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Sherman Street Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town March 18, 1935 BUILDING INSPECTION Credits Appropriation ---March 18, 1935 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector Office supplies and postage Bond premium Automobile allowance Constable service $1,017.50 31.05 5.00 100.00 2.00 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Munroe Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries: Superintendent Clerk Labor .. Other Expenses; Equipment and repair Fertilizer $250.00 5U.00 875.20 29.65 56.50 $0.0 $0.05 $1,152.50 3.05 $1,155.56 $1,155.55 $1,300.00 430 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE — Continued Water Sundry items Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 25.18 13.44 $1,299.97 0.03 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Westview Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Appropriation—October 21, 1935 (Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants; Salaries: Labor $1,500.02 Other Expenses: Loam 50.00 Seed, Plants, etc. 123.51 Fertilizer 143.50 Equipment and repair 105.42 Additional equipment—Power Mower 300.00 Gasoline and Oil 34.03 Trucks — rental 25.00 Water 62.46 Burglary Insurance 11.00 Sundry Items 23.90 Departmental transfers—Stops and Waste Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund $2,378.84 1.57 $2,380.41 4.56 $1,300.00 $384.97 1,000.00 1,000.00 $2,384.97 $2,384.97 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 431 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation---lvlarch 18, 1935 Appropriation—December 2, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency *Refund Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Collector $1,863.75 Clerks 1,960.97 Extra clerical 96.59 Other Expenses: Office supplies and postage 558.39 Printing and advertising 260.32 Office equipment and repair 616.20 Bond premiums 831.79 Recording fees 412.94 *Sundry items 54.35 $6,665.30 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 169.40 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Binding Records Credits Appropriation—December 2, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical services 432 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DENTAL CLINIC -1934 BILLS Credits $5,678.75 Balance January 1, 1935 1,114.95 41.00 $6,534.70 $6,834.70- $150.00 14.00 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $136.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Towel service DENTAL CLINIC Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Dentist $1,130.00 Dental nurse Other Expenses: Dental supplies Equipment and repair COat and towel service Transportation of nurse Office supplies Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account DOG CLINIC Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Veterinarian Nurse Dog handlers Other labor Clerk 591.00 108.45 9.51 4.50 4.70 17.86 $1,866.02 2.48 $100.00 20.00 40.00 15.00 14.00 $0.50 $0.50 $1,868.50 $1,868.50 T600,00 REPORT OF 'l'HE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 433 434 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DOG CLINIC - Continued Other Expenses: Printing and advertising Vaccine Needles and disinfectant Postage Sundry items 11.50 132.30 12.84 10.00 3.50 $359.14 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 240.36 DOG OFFICERS Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Dog Officer $100.00 Disposal of Dogs 16.00 Feeding Dogs 11.50 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $127.50 22.50 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION-HANCOCK STREET Credits Appropriation --July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $653.96 Pipe 243.04 Cement 3.43 Workmens Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 90.00 Sundry items 9.57 $600.00 $150.00 $150.00 $1,000.00 1,000.00 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Haskell -Lowell Streets and Westminster Avenue Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $2,951.67 Equipment and repair 117.47 Gasoline and oil 66.60 Pipe 1,220.32 Sand, Cement, Brick 466.80 Lumber 8.83 Frames and grates 169.94 Trucks -rental 44.15 Construction Manholes, etc. 83.45 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 484.12 Departmental transfers: Explosives Pipe Iron Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936 $5,613.35 29.18 14.16 19.17 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION -MILL BROOK Credits Balance January 1, 1935 (Loan) Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,828.46 Equipment and repair 686.45 $4,000.00 2,000.00 $6,000.00 5,675.80 $324.14 $4,496,92 5,000.00 $9,496.92 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 435 430 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DRAIN CONSTRUCTION—MILL BROOK—Continued ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS Gasoline and oil 191.52 Freight and express 175.73 Sand, cement, lime, etc. 546.61 Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 $770.00 Appropriation December 2, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency) 537.29 Rental: Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Trucks 1,362.34 Appropriation Committee 230.00 Shovel 3,041.22 Teams 275.25 Lumber, etc. 187.01 Pipe 479,27 Debits Moving Pipe 130.82 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Moving shovel 22.50 Salaries and Wages: Sundry items 92.48 Registrars $200.00 EIection Officers 013.00 $9,019.66 Clerical assistance 194.80 Constable 12.00 Departmental transfers: Lumber76.86 Cement 7.70 Tractor parts 15.36 9,119.58 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936..,. $377.34 DUMPS AND ASHES Appropriation March 18, 1935 Credits Other Expenses: Postage and supplies 69.91 Printing and advertising 283.50 Meals 2.70 Office equipment and repair 30.96 New ballot box 70.00 Sundry items 59.65 $1,536.52 $1,537.29 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account. 0.77 $2,000.00 $1,537.29 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,769.34 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Equipment 4.25 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- Credits bility Insurance Sundry items 170.00 56.29 Appropriation March 18, 1935 $9,425.15 Debits $1,999.88 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- Salaries and Wages: onue Account 0.12 Town Engineer $3,000.00 $2,000.00 Assistant Engineer 2,038.60 Other employees 3,639.27 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 437 438 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - Continued FIRE DEPARTMENT - Continued Other Expenses: Alarm boxes, etc. 1,239.15 Field and office supplies 379.08 Shop equipment, etc. 148.54 Equipment and repair 144.82 Sundry items 81.64 Gasoline and oil .. 159.09 Aerial survey enlargements 30.00 Fuel and Light; Sundry items 29.78 Coal and oil 878.91 Gas 63.09 $9,420.64 Light 560.16 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account FIRE ALARM BOXES 4.51 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: $9,425.15 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $13.00 Repairs 139.30 Furniture and furnishings __ 172.61 Laundry work 194.14 Water 37.14 Oil burners (2) 454.00 Sundry items 295.60 Debits Other Expenses: No expenditures Office supplies and postage 100.48 Telephone 383.57 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $13.00 Lunches 22.00 Medical supplies 18.57 Rent of Iand 25.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT Rent of whistle house 150.00 Credits Automobile allowance (chief) 200.00 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $38,278.43 Magnigraphs 34.97 Stenographic expense 44.75 Debits Office equipment and repair 35.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Sundry Items 41.56 Salaries and Wages: Engineers $500.00 $38,243.96 Chief 950.00 Departmental transfers --Electric Light Bulbs 34.40 Regular Men 23,200,1.6 Call Men ... 4,268.03 $38,278.36 Substitutes 11.48 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev - Extra, Duty 334.32 enue Account 0.12 Equipment: Hose 1,703.06 Equipment for men 288.01 Fire Fighting equipment 140,87 $38,278.48 FORECLOSURE AND REDEMPTION OF TAX TITLES Maintenance and Repairs: Credits Repairs 1,262.93 Balance January 1, 1935 $1,943.06 Gasoline and oil 259.92 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 500.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 439 440 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FORECLOSURE and REDEMPTION of TAX TITLES --Continued GARBAGE COLLECTION *Refunds 53.75 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical services $146.99 Postage and supplies 13.87 Recording fees 54.82 Notarial fees 3.50 *Land Court tees 488.20 Fees to Town Counsel 30.00 Sundry items 6.75 $2,496.81 744.13 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $1,752.68 FOREST FIRES Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Warden $200.00 Fighting Fires 742.20 Other Expenses: Apparatus 126.98 Hose 207.00 Other equipment 48.35 Office supplies 19.10 Lunches 21.11 Sundry items 34.59 $1,399.33 Balance December 31, 1035 transferred to Rev- enue Account 0.67 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $3,600.00 Debits Payments an Selectmen's Warrants: Contract for Collection HEALTH --1933 BILLS $3,600.00 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $84.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Quarantine and Contagious Diseases: Medical attendance $1,000.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $84.00 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $6,000.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee 5.87 *Refunds 3.50 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration' Inspector $500.00 Office supplies and postage 10.79 Quarantine and contagious diseases: *Medical attendance 1,143,53 Nursing 103.50 Ambulance 10.00 Drags and medicine 3.50 Dry goods and clothing 40.28 Groceries and provisions 49.34 Hospital 172.00 Vaccine 136.00 $6,009.37 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 441 HEALTH DEPARTMENT—Continued Tuberculosis: Board and treatment at sanatorium Board and care at private institutions Clothing, etc. Dental expense Other Expenses: Burial animals, etc. Analysis Fumigation and disinfectants Diphtheria immunization Toxoid innoculation Equipment Automobile allowance for Inspector Sundry items 442 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION — FARMCREST AVE.— Continued Debits 3,301.50 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 134.00 Labor $3,511.44 14.00 Equipment and repair 22.70 32.00 Pipe and fittings 435.08 27.00 106.00 1.40 35.00 30.00 43.53 100.00 16.00 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—BLAKE ROAD Credits Balance January- 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town March 18, 1935 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—EATON ROAD Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of Town March 18, 1935 $6,009.37 $0.06 80.06 $0.15 $0.15 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—FARMCREST AVENUE Credits Appropriation July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) $8,964.45 Brick, cement, etc. 215.30 Crushed stone, etc. 2,031..96 Frames and grates 202.89 Asphalt 849.36 Trucks — rental 850.63 Steam shovel — rental 625.00 Construction manholes, etc. 77.50 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 85.00 Sundry items 56,66 Departmental transfers Explosives Balance December 31, 1935, transferred to Rev- enue Account $8,963,52 0.83 $8,964.35 0.10 $8,964.45 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—FLETCHER AVENUE Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town .'March 18, 1935 $1.64 $1,64 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—GLEASON ROAD NO. 1 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance $307.23 85.00 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $222.23 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-GLEASON ROAD NO. 2 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town July 22, 1935 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-KENDALL ROAD Credits Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $507.68 Pipe 47-48 Frames and grates 4L98 Crushed stone, etc. . 927.16 Cement, brick, etc. 90.97 Asphalt 136.37 Steam shovel -rental 175.00 Trucks -rental 291.50 Construction manholes, etc. 35.00 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 17.00 Sundry items 12.90 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $2,283.04 0.03 443 $946.68 $946.68 2,283.07 $2,283.07 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -LINCOLN STREET Credits Appropriation March 18, 1935 From State From County $12,000.00 671.44 259.34 $12,930.78 444 TOWN OF LEXINGTO1 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION- LINCOLN ST. - Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Equipment and repair Pipe Cement Crushed stone, etc. Gasoline and oil Lumber Steam shovel rental Trucks --rental Explosives Blasting logs Sundry- items Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $125-68 112.89 740.78 19.08 255.28 22.80 66.56 62.50 385.78 146.25 32.00 8.57 1,978,17 $10,352.61 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -PLEASANT STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Prom State Loan -Anticipation of reimbursement by State and County *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $7,405.05 Crushed stone, gravel, etc. 3,294.05 Pipe 365.84 Asphalt, etc. 1,330.99 Frames and grates 142.33 567.93 30.21 80.18 156.25 Constructing catch basins 178.75 Rental of trucks 1,855.64 *Sand, cement, brick, etc. Lumber Fuel .. Posts $4,207.55 670.20 12,000.00 23.52 $16,901.27 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOLTNTANT 44.i HIGHWAY CONSTRIICTION — PLEASANT ST.—Continued Rental of steam shovel 1,392.50 Sundry items 96.28 Departmental transfers: Explosives $16,896.05 5.22 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Pleasant -Watertown Streets Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Appropriation—July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) From State From County Loan—In anticipation of reimbursement from State and County Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Equipment and repair Pipe Cement, brick and concrete Crushed stone, etc. Asphalt Roller—rental Steam shovel—rental Trucks—rental Edgestone Cable for fence Posts for fence Frames and grates Construction catch basins, etc. Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Sundry items $9,199.44 18.0'1. 390.43 376.22 6,403.59 3,285.98 401.00 3,157.511 3,549.26 1,017.13 344.12 137.50 130.50 102.0{) 479.00 439.30 $29,423.99 446 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY CONST. — PLEASANT-WATERTOWN STS. — Continued Departmental transfers: Explosives Lumber $16,901.27 BaIance December 31, 1935, forward to 1936.... $9,000,00 1,000.00 5,999.99 2,000.01 12,.700.00 $30,000.00 17.34 4.72 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—VALLEY ROAD Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town March 18, 1935 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—EQUIPMENT Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Compressor HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE -1934 BILLS Credits BaIance January 1, 1935 Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Equipment and repair Gasoline and oil Kerosene Dynamite and caps $9.87 35.91 20.70 0.81 29,446.05 $553.95 $0.04 $0.04 $925,00 $925.00 $0.59 66.70 $67.29 $67.29 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 447 448 TOWN OF 1,F,X[NUTOY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation - March 18, 193 *Refunds 'Refunds *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration: Superintendent $2,023.72 Assistant to Superintendent 1,248.33 Consulting Superintendent 1,200.00 Clerk 245.26 General: Labor 17,060.83 Trucks 117.51 Broken stone, gravel, etc. 6,613.53 Sundry equipment and repairs 3,590.82 New Equipment: Sidewalk tractor -% charged to Snow Removal 571.33 Paving Breaker 185.00 Ford Pick -Up Truck 375.00 Dump Truck 879.53 Hose 514.50 *Gasoline and oil 2,425.31 Asphalt, etc, 6,235.81 Brick, eement, etc. 229.93 :t Freight and Express 43.06 Kerosene 212.83 Lumber 146.87 Bound and edge stones 225.46 Pipe „ .. 92.63 Coal and Wood 134.22 Frames and grates 120.35 Construction of sidewalks 522.69 Construction of manholes, etc. 99.25 Grass Seed 87.06 Construction of driveway-IIunroe School 55.55 $46,000.00 89.17 2.00 0.50 $46,091.67 IIIGHWAY. MA.INTENA.NCE - Continued Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Automobile allowance to Asst. Supt. tSundry items Other Expenses: Telephone Office supplies Office equipment and repair Departmental transfers: Flash Light Batteries HYDRANT RENTALS Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Water Department for hydrant rentals Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account INSECT SUPPRESSION Appropriation March 18, 1935 Credits 94.32 155.00 377.29 95.78 11.23 100.86 $46,090.86 0.81 7,81 5.00 75.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $300.00 Labor 1,173.82 Other Expenses: Trucks Insecticide Tools and repair 211.25 140.64 18.39 646,091.67 $7,890.00 $7,890.00 $1,923.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT INSECT SUPPRESSION --Continued Gasoline and oil Sundry items Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account INSURANCE Credits Appropriation — March 18, 1935 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee *Refunds 76.62 1.52 $1,922.24 0.76 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Premiums: *Fire $6,053,25 Automobile Fire and Theft Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 3,754.86 150.58 Sprinkler leakage 270.40 Automoible Liability: Engineering Dept. 59.50 Police Dept- 133.45 Highway Dept. 380.14 Park Dept, 125.99 Insurance Forms 35.75 $10,963.92 Transferred to Appraisal of Town Property Ac- count by vote of Town July 22, 1935 1,450.00 INTEREST ON DEBT Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Transferred from Water Maintenance 449 450 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INTEREST ON DEBT — Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue $659.53 All other 43.06 General Loans: $1,923.00 General 1,637.50 School 11,685.00 $12,000.00 232.00 181.92 $12,413.92 $12,413.93 $21,000.00 8,742.50 Sewer 4,048.13 Drainage 405.00 Public Service Enterprises: Water 8,742.50 $27,220.72 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 2,521.78 LAW DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Town Counsel Special fees to Town Counsel Reimbursement to Town Counsel for ex- penses Copies of Records Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $887.50 1,580.00 23.85 4.50 $2,495.85 4.15 LIBRARIES—CARY MEMORIAL AND Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 Appropriation—July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) From Middlesex County, account Dog License Fees *Refunds BRANCH $29,742.50 52,500.00 $2,500.00 $13,238.25 1,000.00 1,720.16 10.00 $29,742.50 $15,968.41 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 451 LIBRAIIIES --- CARY MEMORIAL AND BRANCH - Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Librarian $1,597.50 Assistants 5,212.60 Substitutes 151.07 Janitors 1,671.17 -452 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MATURING DEBT Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Transferred from Permium-Standpipe Loan„ Transferred from Premium -Drainage Loan,. Transferred from Trunk Line Sewer Loan Fund -P. W. A. Project No. 2066 Books, Periodicals, etc.: Debits Books 1,153.75 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Periodicals 220.15 General Loans: Index and bulletins 63.89 General $8,500.00 School 50,500.00 Binding: Sewer 25,000.00 Books 345.56 Drain 3,000.00 Fuel and Light: Fuel 779.60 Light 845.24 Public Service Enterprises: Water 45,000.00 $131,501.37 492.75 5.88 7,740.12 $139,740.12 $132,000.00 Buildings and Grounds: Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote Repairs 2,998,62 of the Town July 22, 1935 7,740.12 Furniture and furnishings 4.25 $139,740.12 Water 33.86 Labor on grounds 64.80 MEMORIAL DAY Shrubs 62.75 Waxer 117.00 Credits Sundry expenses 10$,82 Appropriation --Marco 18, 1935 $250.00 Debits Other Expenses: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: *Stationery, and office supplies 232.92 Drum Corps $40.00 Telephone 122.04 Wreaths American Legion 28.00 Cartage of books 52.00 Ammunition 8,75 Office equipment and repairs 18.83 Grave Markers 10.25 Laundry, ice and sundry items 82.83 Flags 19.38 Automobile hire 4.00 $15,938.65 Wreaths G. A. R. 91.50 Departmental transfers: Cookies, etc. 11.04 Electric Light Bulbs 29.66 Sundry items 1.83 $15,968.31 $220.75 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Acc0ur_t 29.25 $15,968.41 $250.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 0.10 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 453 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL TAX Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Hospital Assessment MILITARY AID Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 210.00 $40.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Credits Appropriation --March 18, 1935 *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Office supplies and postage $16,84 General Aid: Cash Grants 8,560.16 Fuel 13.00 Board and Care 9.00 Medicine and medical aid 23.03 Hospitals 254.11 Burials 200.00 Relief by Other Cities and Towns: Cities Towns 435.37 400.23 $9,920.64 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 585.36 $2,566.57 $2,666.57 454 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 From Premiums on Loans *Refunds Debite Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Notes $250.00 *Certifying Notes $250.00 $10,500.00 8.00 $10,506.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $22.40 92.00 $114.40 112.60 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS 1934 Bills Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Equipment Express $34.24 1.35 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 From William A. Tower Fund -Interest From Edith C. Redman Battle Green Fund - Interest *Refunds tRefunde $200.00 7.00 20.00 $ 227.00 $227.00 $8.04 27.55 $35.59 $35.59 $15,105.00 460.00 15.11 2.25 9.47 $10,506.00 $15,591.83 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 455 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS - Continued Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants; Administration: Superintendent $1,700.00 Clerk 139.23 Office supplies and postage 33.29 Telephone 75.20 Office equipment and repair 101.75 Parks: Labor 6,239.41 New Equipment: Dump truck Ice planer and scraper Stump puller Sundry equipment and repair Seed and fertilizer Shrubs and plants Gasoline and oil Repair Cannon Pipe Flagpole repair, etc. Flags Flag repair *Lumber Cement and Lime Paint Team hire Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 70.17 Sundry items 879.53 324.38 47.50 654.83 285,62 39.01 269.28 14.12 46.94 159.00 40.92 25.35 160.62 15.38 55.39 30.00 128.11 Playgrounds: Instructors 1,439.85 Apparatus 208.34 Colprovia (Tennis Court Repair) 172.90 Sand 11.80 Chemicals, etc. 112.16 Athletic supplies 80.14 Tennis Court fence 285.00 Fence 73.89 Busses to Canobie Lake 83.00 Transportation to Swimming Pool 82.00 Sundry items 185.51 456 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PARKS AND PLAYGRO L NDS - Continued Other Expenses: tLight 125.24 Water 84.27 $14,479.13 Departmental transfers -Iron 2.20 Transferred to Skating Area -Center Play- ground -for labor and materials, W. P. A Project, by vote of the Town December 2, 1935 $14,481.33 1,100.00 $15,581.33 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 10.50 $15,591.83 PARK DEPARTMENT Purchase of Land Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 1,250.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For Kinneen Land $1,250.00 PARK DEPARTMENT Skating Area -Center Playground (For Labor, Materials and Expenses -W .P. A. Project) Credits Appropriation December 2, 1935 (Parks and Playgrounds Account) Debits $1,100.00 No Expenditures Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $1,100.00 PATRIOTS' DAY Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $750.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 457 PATRIOTS' DAY -Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing $14.50 Postage 12.30 Dinners -Minute Men 160.00 Breakfast --Girl Scouts 36.00 Box lunches 225.00 Costumes 10.00 Musical expense 100.00 Transportation expense 85.00 Boston Program 15.00 Coffee 35.00 Sundry items 53.50 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev enue Account $746.30 3.70 PENSIONS -FIRE DEPT. Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 .. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Wiliiain P. Wright PENSIONS -POLICE DEPT. Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Patrick J. Maguire ,. PERMANENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits No Expenditures Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1986.... $750.00 458 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical expense Notices Aerial survey enlargements Federation of Planning Boards Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account .. $12.40 13.00 80.00 15.00 $120.40 129.60 PLUMBING INSPECTION Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $1,107.81 Debits $1,107.81 $1,095.00 $1,095.00 $800.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector $800.00 Expenses of Inspector 40.00 Bond premium 5.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue evenue Account $845.00 5.00 POLICE DEPT. -1934 BILLS Credits Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- Ciency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $800.00 Radio Repair $250.00 $250.00 $850.00 $850.00 $22.75 $22.75 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 459 POLICE DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $35,392.57 Departmental transfers -Supplies 1.17 *Refunds 2.30 tRefunds 13.60 460 TOWN OF LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT -Continued Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 22.02 POSTURE CLINIC $35,409.64 $35,409.64 Credits Debits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $700.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Salaries and Wages: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Chief $2,652.50 Salaries and Wages: Sergeants 4,051.62 Physician $100.00 Patrolmen 23,429.32 Nurses 536.90 Special Traffic Duty 49.00 95.00 Other Expenses: Matron Office supplies 2.75 Equipment Maintenance: Photographic supplies 9.49 Motor equipment 665.14 Gasoline, oil, etc. 877.67 $649.14 Radios 144.56 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev - Equipment for men 511.23 enue Account 50.86 $700.00 Additional equipment: Chevrolet Coach and Equipment 650.88 Chevrolet Coach and Equipment (Ex- change) 400.00 Camera 52.14 Meals: Officers Prisoners Other Expenses: Radio broadcast Medical aid Patrol boxes Office supplies and postage (Telephone Taxi and ambulance Spotlight Target range Carpenter work, ete. *Sundry items 31.45 60.95 300.00 15.00 40.00 63.25 868.45 66.00 98.68 63.75 53.10 137.93 $36,387.62 PRINTING AND PUBLISHING REVISED TOWN BY-LAWS Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $570.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Publishing 411.60 Holding Type 9.80 Printing Booklets 100.00 $521.40 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 48.60 PUBLIC WELFARE -1934 OVERDRAFT $570.00 Credits Appropriation --March 18, 1935 $2,172.98 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 461 PUBLIC WELFARE -1934 OVERDRAFT -Continued 462 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WELFARE -Continued DebitsState Institutions 430.36 Overdraft 1934 $2,172.98 Hospitals 3,888.98 Burial. expenses 150.00 PUBLIC WELFARE Moving expenses 53.00 Taxi and ambulance service 165.50 Credits Delivery of Federal commodities 624.48 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $30,000.00 Sundry items 49.25 Appropriation-Su1y 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) 20,000.00 Relief by other Cities and Towns: Appropriation -October 21, 1935 (Excess andCities 1,918.05 Deficiency) 8,000.04 Towns 2,390.61 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee 1,377.42 Mothers' Aid: *Refunds .. 201.00 Cash Grants 2,469.13 Groceries and provisions 6.00 $59,578,42 Gas, oil, coal and wood 229.98 Debits Hent 927:6509 13.69 General Administration: Medicine and medical aid Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 35.25 Agent $1,657.07 Dental aid 2.00 Taxi service 2.00 Investigator 108.34 Investigator (Special) 325.00 Sundry items 3.79 Clerks .. 1,434.37 Office supplies and postage 199.29 Additional equipment: Adding machine 126.00 Desk 18.00 Sundry equipment and repair 34.64 Outside Relief by Town: *Cash Grants 25,271.65 Groceries and provisions 5,913.53 Gas, ail, coal and wood 4,490.75 Clothing 813.07 Electricity 51.28 Water 101.87 Board and care 620.25 Rent 3,738.9 6 _Medicine and medical aid 874.53 Trusses, belts, etc. 67.00 Dental aid 155.00 Optical 177.20 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING $59,578.42 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $7,068.25 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appropriation Committee 200.00 *Refunds 1.82 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $4,157.54 Building repair 642.91 Equipment and repair 410,61 Light 637.09 Gasoline and all 21,22 Coal 963.40 $7,270.07 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 463 464 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING --Continued PI;BLIC WORKS ----Labor, Materials and Expenses -Continued Gas 87.86 *Sundry supplies and expenses 210.98 Departmental transfers: Electric Light Bulbs Pipe $7,131.61 9.87 10.08 $7,151.56 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Overlay Reserve Fund 118.51 PUBLIC WORKS Labor and Material for Relief of Unemployed Citizens of the Town $7,270.07 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $321.27 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 4.80 Equipment and repair 1.78 Cement and lime 18.18 Rental of trucks 282.00 Team hire 3.00 Medical supplies 8.06 Lumber 3.45 PUBLIC WORKS Labor, Materials and Expenses -E. R. A. Projects Repair damages: Credits Hinckley house 44.96 Balance January 1, 1935 $768.01 Blakely house 16L35. Sundry cases 1003 Debits Desk 3673 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Files 19..75 Labor $7,20 Lumber .... 125.70 Equipment and repair 160.14 Moving Crane 56.42 $321.27 Rental of trucks 520.23 Automobile allowance to Supervisor 30.00 Sewing supplies 16.05 Medical attendance and supplies 29.75 Sundry items 4.64 PUBLIC WORKS Labor, Materials and Expenses Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and De- ficiency) *Refunds Debits payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Supervision $900.00 Labor 216.90 *Equipment and repair.. 830.90 Gasoline and oil 338.53 Kerosene 81.90 Sand, cement, lime, etc. 450.10 Teams - Rental 337.38 Trucks --rental 3,319.97 Medical aid and supplies 147.76 Tennis net 50.00 Explosives 64.29 Services of mason 31.50 $768.01 $3,500.00 4,000.00 12.25 $7,512.25 REL'ORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 465 PUBLIC WORKS - Labor, Materials and Expenses -Continued Sewing supplies Automobile allowance to supervisor Sundry items and expenses Departmental transfers: Explosives Pipe PUBLIC WORKS 30.14 152.50 52.20 $7,459.01 44.25 8.99 $7,512.25 Labor, Materials and Expenses -W. P. A. Projects Credits Appropriation -October 21, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Supervision Labor Equipment and repair *Gasoline and oil Kerosene Sand, cement, lime, etc. Trucks -rental Teams -rental Oak lumber for plows Medical aid and supplies Sewing supplies Telephone Sundry supplies and expenses Automobile allowance to Supervisor Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $153.50 286.28 553.92 33.73 17.09 191.37 555.75 135.75 208.66 12.70 6.69 30.50 124.20 40.00 466 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WORKS Purchase of Crawler Crane Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Crane Bucket and assembly New Boom, etc. Repairs and parts Freight and loading charges PUBLIC WORKS Superintendent's Office Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $4,000.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of 9.90 Appropriation Committee $4,009.90 2,350.14 $1,659.76 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent Clerk Other Expenses: Postage and supplies Office equipment and repair Bond premium Sundry items Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account RESERVE FUND Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 (Overlay Re- serve Fund) $2,500.00 457.50 143.75 117.05 281.70 $3,437.50 965.68 221.07 37.21 5.00 11.00 $4,677.46 3.54 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $4,306.00 375.00 $4,681.00 $4,681.00 $3,000,00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 467 REVENUE FUND—Continued Debits Transfers by vote of Appropriation Committee: Public Works: Superintendent's office $375.00 Teachers' Salaries: Public Works Building 200.00 High 69,922.56 Traffic Regulation and Control 220.79 Elementary 64,476.32 Elections and Registrations 230.00 Americanization 188.00 Town offices and Cary Memorial Building.... 300.00 Special 14,724.16 Insurance 232.00 468 TOWN O1' LEXINGTON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Continued Health supplies 65.59 Sundry items 115.63 Text books and supplies: Highway Construction: 1Books High 2,850.75 Pleasant Street State Aid 1.30 Supplies—High 4,182.33 Pleasant Street County Aid 0.43 Books—Elementary 1,245.73 Appropriation Committee 47.00 Supplies—Elementary 2,659.15 Building Inspection 3.05 Tuition: Public Welfare 1,377.42 Vocational 745.29 Health Department 5.87 $2,992.86 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Overlay Reserve Fund 7.14 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation—March 18, 1935 #Refunds Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General: Superintendent $4,224.00 Clerks 2,776.74 Attendance officer 176.00 Office supplies and postage 187.56 Traveling expenses 482,45 Telephone 515.38 School physician 980.00 School nurse 1,496.00 Transportation of nurse 200.00 $3,000.00 $212,000.00 5.05 .50 $212,005.55 Transportation: Students --Elementary 5,315.60 Student Teachers High 13,00 Elementary 74.70 Janitors: High Elementary Fuel—(Coal and Gas) High Elementary Light (Electricity) High Elementary 6.053.07 6,783.45 2,898.14 4,548.16 1,0 12.84 1,021.37 Maintenance of Building and Grounds: High School: Repairs 2,657.09 *Sundry supplies and expenses 2.032.86 Elementary schools: Repairs Sundry supplies and expenses Furniture and Furnishings: High Elementary 2,219.29 1,676.53 972.25 153.50 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 469 470 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE -Continued SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT -Continued Other Expenses: Debits Diplomas and graduation exercises 183.98 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Soundings, etc. for proposed new building 200.64 Salaries and Wages: Sundry items: Selectmen $858.33 High 620.39 Clerk 1,399.90 Elementary 150.88 Other clerical 1,120.97 Town meeting checkers 20.00 $211,531.68 Departmental transfers: Electric Light Bulbs 42.43 $211,574.11 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 431.44 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Out -of -State Travel Credits $212,005.55 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $90.09 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Transportation $38.55 Board and room 21.99 960.54 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 29.46 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT $90.00 Other Expenses: Office supplies and postage 641.13 Printing and advertising 242.30 Office equipment and repair 161.70 Addressing envelopes, etc. 116,50 Constable services 9.75 Sundry items 28.60 $4,599.18 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 54.67 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Blake Avenue Credits Appropriation July 22, 1935 (Sewer Assess- ment Fund) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $257.39 Excavation (contract) 110.60 Trucks 11.40 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 27.74 Sundry items 8.49 $415.62 Departmental transfers -Pipe and Fittings 48.13 Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $4,650.70 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Departmental transfers Supplies 3.15 $4,653.85 $463.75 Sewer Assessment Fund 36.25 $4,653.35 $600.00 $500.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 471 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Bow Street, Cliffe and Theresa Avenues Credits Balance January 1, 1935 642.48 Departmental transfers -Supplies 263.17 $895.65 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $ 6055.15 Equipment and repair 15.36 Gasoline and oil 14.15 Sand, cement, brick, etc. 35.16 Excavation (contract) 209.03 Sundry items 7.55 472 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER CONSTRUCTION Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace -Continued Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 63.12 Sundry items 113.65 $1,334.25 Departmental transfers: Cement 27.94 Brick 38.00 $1,400.19 Transferred to Sewer Assessment Fund by vote of the Town October 21, 1935 1,749.81 $886.40 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Departmental transfers --Cement 2.80 Robbins and Plymouth Roads $3,150.00 $889.20 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $781.23 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Sewer Assessment Fund 6.45 $895.65 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote of the Town March 18, 1925 $781.23 SEWER CONSTRUCTION SEWER CONSTRUCTION Pinewood Road -Belfry Terrace Sundry Streets Credits Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 (Sewer Asess- Balanco January 1, 1935 $453.76 ment Fund) $3,150.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $805.40 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $159.98 Pipe and Fittings 33.60 Equipment and repair 73.49 $193.58 Gasoline and oil 45.51 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency by vote Pipe and Fittings 11.20 of the Town March 18, 1935 260.18 Sand, cement, brick, etc. 39.48 Excavation (contract) 182.40 $453.76 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT- SEWER CCOUNTANT SEWER CONSTRUCTION Sundry Streets Credits Appropriation -October 21, 1935 (Sewer As- sesment Fund) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Gasoline and oil Kerosene Asphalt Sand, brick, cement Covers and frames Construction manholes Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility insurance Recording fees $145.55 65.95 3.85 309.12 23.81 11.93 5.20 50.64 6.89 473 $1,200.00 474 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER CONST. - Taft, Tarbell Aves. -Cherry & Cary Sts. - Continued Departmental transfers: Pipe and Fittings 80.92 Steel and Iron 8.10 $996.64 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936-... $196.86 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Trunk Line -P. W. A. Project No. 2066 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $3,707.10 Transfer from Non P. W. A. Project 633.56 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and Wages: $622.94 Departmental transfers Pipe and Fittings.... 120.89 Inspector $50.40 743.83 Engineers 9.38 Labor 12.00 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $456.17 Other Expense: Excavation (contract) 4,185.95 B. & M. R. R. for expense of tunnel un - SEWER CONSTRUCTION der tracks 82.93 Taft-Tarbell Avenues -Cherry -Cary Streets Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Trucks Sand, cement, brick, etc. Excavation (contract) Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Sundry items $489.96 15.20 25.77 285.00 26.60 65.09 $907.62 $1,193.50 $4,340.66 $4,340.66 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Trunk Line -Outside P. W. A. Project Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $1,443.22 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 (Sewer Asses- ment Fund) 2,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $481.09 Gasoline and oil 29.53 $3,443.22 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 475 SEWER CONST - Trunk Line -Outside P.W.A. Project -Continued Rental: .. Trucks Tractor Compressor Other equipment Excavation, etc. (contract) Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Sundry items Transferred to Sewer Construction- Trunk Line- P. W. A. Project Account Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... 43.00 48.00 100.50 198.42 1,192.14 61.53 26.45 SEWER DEPARTMENT Trunk Line Repairs Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $2,180.66 633.56 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $745.67 Equipment and repair 17.39 Gasoline and oil 27.60 Crushed stone 321.15 Sand, cement, brick, etc. 86.72 Labor (contractor) 56.25 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 107.20 Departmental transfers: Cement Brick $1,361.98 8.39 13.50 2,814.22 $629.00 $1,900.91 1,383.87 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... 517.04 476 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Superintendent $1,200.00 Clerical 388.62 Office supplies and postage 101.46 General: Labor Equipment and repair Pipe and fittings "Gasoline and oil Kerosene and fuel Freight and express Pipe privilege Telephone Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Sundry items Departmental transfers: Pipe and fittings b'xplosives Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account SEWER STOCK Credits Appropriation --March 18, 1935 Departmental transfers -supplies *Refunds 2,634.62 658,28 53.73 245.50 10.48 5.19 10.00 9.07 354,51 37.83 $5,709.29 43.6] 3.28 $5,756.18 0.82 $5,754.00 3.00 $5,757,00 $5,757.00 $900.00 485.03 40.32 $1,425.35 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 477 478 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER STOCK -Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: *Pipe and fittings Brick Cement Explosives Steel Joining compound Departmental transfers: Brick Pipe Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936.... $610.62 32.50 29.35 37.50 151.73 19.11 $880.81 29.73 42.47 SHADE TREES Credits Appropriation - March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,263.40 Office supplies and postage 19.32 Equipment and repair 214.46 Trees 191.00 Sundry items 73.38 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $1,761.56 0.44 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION Credits Appropriation ----March 18, 1935 Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Construction - H. F. Armington, Inc. ...... 953.01 $472.34 31,762.00 1,762.00 $ 500.00 600.00 $1,100.00 600.95 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936 .... $499.05 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Inspector SNOW REMOVAL -1934 BILLS Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Appropriation- March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Equipment and repair SNOW REMOVAL Credits Appropriation - March 18, 1935 Appropriation - October 21, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency) '"Refunds tRefunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: ;Labor $11,953.41 Trucks - rental 4,951.01 Tools, equipment and repair 1,719.66 Additional equipment: Sidewalk tractor -1/3 charged to Highway Maintenance 1,142.67 "Sand spreaders (2) 750.00 Plow 295.00 Gasoline and Oil 393.61 Snow Fences 130.00 Sand 1,175.50 Teams - rental 993.63 Drivers of teams and trucks 1,067.50 $600.00 600.00 $ 1.99 29.01 $31.40 31.00 $22,100.00 3,000.00 20.00 10.00 $25,130.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 479 480 TOWN OF LT1 INGTON SNOW REMOVAL — Continued Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance Sundry items Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account SOLDIERS' BURIALS Credits Appropriation — March 18, 1935 Debits Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 573.00 84.93 $25,129.92 .08 SOLDIERS' RELIEF -1934 OVERDRAFT Credits Appropriation — March 18, 1935 ...... Debits Overdraft— 1934 SOLDIERS' RELIEF Credits Appropriation— March 18, 1935 Appropriation — July 22, 1935 (Excess and Deficiency) *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration; Office supplies and postage $ 15.17 General Aid: *Cash Grants 2,569.64 Groceries and provisions 343.00 25,130.00 $100.00 100.00 SOLDIERS' RELIEF — Continued Fuel Rent Clothing Taxi service Medicine and medical aid Hospitals Dental aid Water EIectricity Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account STATE AID Credits Appropriation --- March 18, 1935 469.41 126.00 8.19 4.00 27.45 15.10 5.00 15.00 2.12 $3,000.08 318.92 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants $168.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev - $100.77 enue Account 132.00 100.77 $2,400.00 1,500.00 19.00 $3,919.00 STREET LIGHTS Credits Appropriation — March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Lighting $21,803.71 Time Switch 12.00 Relocate lights 36.70 $21,852.41 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 647.59 STREET SIGNS 3,919,00 $300.00 300.00 $22,500.00 22,500.00 Credits Appropriation— March 18, 1935 $300.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCO NTANT 4S1 482 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STREET SIGNS - Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $ 75.70 Signs 135.54 Pipe 60.42 Painting signs 18.00 Lumber 7.06 Freight and Express «............. 1.45 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 1.74 Sundry items 0.09 SURVEY DRAINAGE AREAS Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Storm Drainage Survey --Haskell Street $ 70.14 General Study 1,000.00 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1936 --.. TOWN CLERK'S DEPT. Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 300.00 $5,000.09 1,070.14 $3,929.86 $ 2,017.14 TOWN OFFICES AND CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING 1934 BILLS Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $14.04 Appropriation - March 18, 1935 ........ 38.82 Debits Payments en Selectmen's Warrants: Repairs $52.86 52.86 TOWN OFFICES AND CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Credits Appropriation - March 18, 1935 59,168.30 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee Departmental transfers - Supplies *Refunds tRefunds 300.00 126.25 9.38 1.75 $9-605.68 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and wages: Janitor $1,780.29 Assistant Janitor 1,135.52 Extra labor 16.00 Debits Other expenses: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Coal and Gas 1,868.55 Salaries and wages: *Light 1,573.83 Town Clerk $1,572,50 Repairs 1,109.53 Clerical assistance 194.43 Supplies 532.vr 6 Telephone 1,325.08 Other expenses: Office supplies and postage 113.58 Water 117.03 Office equipment and repair 123.20 Clean painting 50.00 Bond premium 5.00 Furniture and equipment 58.84 Sundry items 4.73 Sundry items 38.05 $2,013.44 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 3.70 $9,605.27 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account 0.41 2,017.14 9,605.68 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 483 TOWN PHYSICIAN Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Physician TOWN REPORT Credits Appropriation - Marc? 18, 1f45 .................. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Reports $1,277.50 Inserts 55.00 Author's alterations 4.00 Water and Sewer Dept. reprints 10.00 School Dept reprints 27.00 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account $1,373.50 3.50 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Credits Appropriation --March 18, 1935 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of the Appropriation Committee *Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $521.78 *Light 284.82 Beacons 180.00 Signals and repair 122.85 Paint 102.85 Signs 117.10 $ 750.00 750.00 $1,377.0[ 1,377.00 $1,300.00 220.79 1.00 $1,521.79 484 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL -Continued Pipe Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Sundry items Departmental transfers: Electric light bulbs 143.29 2.00 39.45 $1,514.14 7.65 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salaries and wages: Treasurer $647.50 Clerical assistance 178.01 Other expenses: Office supplies and postage Office equipment and repairs Bond premium Sundry items Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account UNCLASSIFIED Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Safe Deposit Bax Lighting clock - East Lexington Valley Road Fence Privet Hedge for Valley Road 140.16 55.70 236.50 5.83 $1,263.70 1.64 $ 5.00 20.72 98.69 50.00 1,521.79 $1..265.34 1,261.34 8500.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 435 UNCLASSIFIED - Continued Notary Seal and Fee 10.50 Survey Town Property 147.00 Burglary Insurance 455.00 Setting German Field Piece 33.06 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account VITAL STATISTICS Credits .Appropriation - March 19, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Birth Certificates Death Certificates Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev- enue Account WATER CONSTRUCTION $409.97 90.03 $ 7.25 11.00 $18.20 31.75 Massachusetts Avenue -Bedford Street Credits Appropriation -March 11, 1935 (Bond Issue) Departmental Transfers - Supplies Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $5,141.08 Equipment and repair .. 73.00 Gasoline and oil 148.22 Pipe, hydrants, etc. 9,197.96 Lumber 72,50 Trucks - rental 16.75 Crushed stone, etc 1,622.12 500,0u $50.00 50.00 $20,000.00 4.72 $20,004.72 486 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER CONSTRUCTION -Mass. Ave. and Bedford St.- Continued Asphalt, etc. Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance Excavation - contractor Sundry items 748.51 400.60 1,444.95 203.35 $19,058,52 Departmental transfers: Cement 2.12 Hydrants 187.69 Gate valves 209.66 Valve boxes 51.20 Leadite 178.20 Gate boxes 32.00 Service boxes 21.30 Gates 167.33 Explosives 6.77 Lead wool .43 Balance Decernber 31, 1935 forward to 1936 .... WATER CONSTRUCTION Pinewood and Summit Roads Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 (Water Dept Available Surplus) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $188.39 Gasoline and oil 21.14 Pipe and fittings 451.34 Crushed stone 516.38 Explosives 33.00 Excavation - contractor 51.10 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 17.50 Sundry items 8.20 Departmental transfers: Cement Joining compound $1,287.05 1.40 26.82 19,965.21 $39.51 $2,350.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 487 WATER CONSTRUCTION, Pinewood and Summit Roads Leadite Pig Lead Gate valves Hydrant Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936 .... 79.20 9.50 18.93 58.80 WATER CONSTRUCTION Pleasant and Blossom Streets and Others Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $260.69 Equipment and repair 16.50 Gasoline and oil 24.15 Damage expense 2.43 Transferred to Water Construction - Sundry Streets by vote of the Town March 18, 1935 $ 303.77 2,482.83 WATER CONSTRUCTION Sundry Streets Credits Appropriation - March 18, 1935 (Water Con- struction -Pleasant St. etc. Appropriation- March 18, 1935 (Water Con- struction -Robbins Road, etc. Appropriation -March 18, 1935 ( Water Dept Available Surplus) 1,481.70 $868.30 $2,786,60 2,786.60 $2,482.83 578.97 3,938.20 $7,000.00 488 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER CONSTR3JCTION, Sundry Streets -Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $2,980.39 Equipment and repair 157.56 Gasoline and oil 149.55 Pipe, hydrants, etc. 887.30 Excavation -contractor 226.62 Stearn shovel - rental 20.00 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 119.31 Sundry items 35.04 $4,579.37 Departmental transfers: Cement $ 3.50 Hydrants 294.00 Servi„e Loxes 7.11) Valve boxes 32,00 Gate valves 41.43 Pipe fittings 32.12 Gate boxes 59.06 Stops and waste 1.57 Leadite 39.00 Jute 1.80 51.76 40.43 Tapping gates and sleeves 30.45 Lead 4.91 Explosives Gates Balance December 31, 1933 forward to 1936 .,., 5,268.50 $1,731.50 WATER CONSTRUCTION Robbins, Plymouth, Pineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Transferred to Water Construction - - Sundry Streets by vote of Town :March 18, 1535 .... $578.97 578.97 WATER CONSTRUCTION Standpipe -P. W. A. Project No. 2263 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $853.33 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 489 WATER CONST.- Standpipe P.W.A. Project No. 2263 -Continued Debits Transferred to Water Construction - Stand- pipe -Outside P.W.A. Project WATER CONSTRUCTION Standpipe -Outside of P.W.A. Project Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Transferred from P.W.A. Project account 853.33 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $ 686-01 Equipment and repair 24.00 Pipe and fittings 24.46 Cement 5.58 Trucks -rental 12.00 Painting con tractor 300.00 Sundry items 22.09 Departmental transfers: Explosives a? $1,074.14 2.93 WATER CONSTRUCTION Taft Avenue -Cherry and Cary Streets Credits Balance January 1, 1.935 Debits Payments en Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $ 515.34 Gasoline and oil 24.60 Cement, brick, etc. 28.52 Crushed stone 20.53 Excavation- contractor 61.75 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 29.78 $ 680.52 $223.74 853.33 $1,077.07 1,077.07 $1,295.42 490 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER CONST. - Taft Ave.- Cherry and Cary Sts. - Continued Departmental transfers: Service boxes $ 1.42 Gate boxes 19.20 Gate valve 18.93 Pipe fittings 6.97 Hydrant 58.80 Leadite 39.60 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1936 .... WATER MAINTENANCE -1934 BILLS Credits Appropriation -July 22, 1935 (Water Dept Available Surplus) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Truck repair WATER MAINTENANCE Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 *Departmental transfers - supplies tRefunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Superintendent $1,800.00 Collector 798.75 Registrar 320.39 Clerks 1,035.44 Office supplies and postage 490.99 Recording fees 54.51 Office equipment and repair 81.23 Telephone 210.47 Sundry items 57.88 $825.44 $469.98 $155.95 $155.95 $68,454.60 352.80 108.86 $68,916.26 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 491 WATER MAINTENANCE - Continued General: Labor 16,704.31 *Hydrants, pipe, etc. 1,214.54 Meters and fittings 1,096.27 Sundry equipment and repair 1,821.59 Additional Equipment: Chevrolet chassis 480.00 Chevrolet coupe 446.00 Hydrant pump 20.00 Tapping machine 75.50 Pipe cutters 175.00 tGasoline and oil 779.40 Freight and express 29.63 Rental of equipment 110.00 Sand, etc. 96.51 Asphalt 192.16 Workmen's Compensation and Public Lia- bility Insurance 1,064.79 Sundry items 255.18 $29,411.64 Transfers: For interest on Debt 8,742.50 Metropolitan Water Tax 30,363.93 Departmental Transfers: Gasoline 14.15 Electric light bulbs 2.24 Tops and covers for gate boxes 17.50 Gate boxes 104.06 Stops and wastes 98.25 Service boxes 17.04 Pipe fittings 24.81 Lead wool 12.08 Iron .. 1.58 Steel 6.71 Flashlight batteries 0.36 Leadite 69.30 Explosives 20.10 Lead 4.91 Jute 13.20 Valve boxes 32.00 $68,916.26 492 TOWN OF LEXING'T'ON WATER MAINTENANCE Replacements: Meters, Hydrants, Pipe and Fittings Credits Appropriation -March 18, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe, fittings and tubing $371.13 Freight and express 12,90 Meters 291.00 Service and curb boxes 69.71 0 i1 2.10 Departmental transfers: Hydrants Meters Stops and waste Service boxes Gate boxes Tops and bottoms for gate boxes Couplings .... ... $746.84 117.60 417.38 25.96 9.94 57.60 22.70 4.09 $1,402.11 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Wa- ter Dept. Available Surplus 147.89 WATER DEPARTMENT Out of State Travel Credits Appropriation - July 22, 1935 (Water Dept Available Surplus) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Room Car storage Meals $15.00 3.00 7.00 $1,550.00 $1,550.00 $25.00 $25.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 493 494 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER STOCK WEIGHTS and MEASURES - Continued Credits 'Transportation expense 48.80 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 (Water Dept. Equipment and repair 10.10 Available Surplus) $4,000.00 Sundry items 10.30 Departmental transfers - supplies 2,939.'78 $477,20 $6,939.78 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev - Debits enue Account 22.80 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $500.00 hydrants $716.90 Gate valves 704.50 Vaive boxes 388.62 WIRE INSPECTION Service boxes 71.09 Lead wool 20.83 Credits Leadite 495.00 Appropriation -March 18, 1935 $635.00 Meters 354.38 Debits Tools 23.03 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pig lead 23.27 Salary of Inspector 600.00 Explosives .. 130.50 Office equipment 27.00 Cement 3.57 Postage 5.00 Pipe 'fittings 339.59 Gates 252.21 $632.00 Couplings 51.35 Balance December 31, 1935 transferred to Rev - Meter fittings 16.12 enue Account 3.00 S.eeves and valves 78.84 $635.00 Stops 23.88 Freight and express 34.83 $3,708.42 Departmental transfers: Joining compound 26.83 Hydrants 294.00 $4,029.25 Balance December 31, 1935 forward to 1938 .... $2,910.53 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Credits Appropriation - March 18, 1935 $500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of scaler Office supplies $400.00 8.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 495 ANALYSIS OF OVERLAY ACCOUNTS — SURPLUS ACCOUNTS AND OTHERS ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1930 Credits From Revenue 1935 Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1931 Credits Frain Revenue 1939 Debits Overdraft forward January 1, 1935 Abatements by Assesors: Real Estate 'lax $68.92 16.15 ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1932 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1933 Credits Balance Janaury 1, 1935 Debits Abaleruents by Assessors: Real Estate Tax Transfer to Overlay Reserve Fund $13.56 303.82 $16.20 $15.20 $ 85.07 $85.07 $39.53. $39.53 496 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1934 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax $4,088.93 Personal Property Tax 61.55 Balance Dacember 31, 1935 ABATEMENT OF TAXESOVERLAY1935 Credits Overlaying Assessment by Assessors Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax $4,611.38 Personal Property Tax 397.82 Balance December 31, 1935 ABATEMENT OF TAXESOLDAGE ASSISTANCE 1933 Credits Prom Revenue 1935 Debits Abatements by Assessors AUDITING MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS TAX Credits From Revenue 1935 Debits $317.37 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For Audit 1935 $479.42 Supplies—Accounting Department 141.01 Supplies—Collector's Department 13.63 Supplies—Cemetery Department 81.57 $317.37 $7,071.18 4,190.48 $2,920.70 $9,311.28 5,009.20 $4,302.08 $7.00 $7.00 $715.43 $ 715.43 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT COTTAGE FARM BRIDGE TAX Credits From Revenue 1935—Outside of Tax Levy,,,.. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For part of cost of bridge (balance) HIGHWAY TAX (SPECIAL) 497 498 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX—Continued Debits $34.46 Transfer to Revenue 1935 $130.47 Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: For County Tax 30,365.89 $34.46 Credits From Revenue 1935 --In Tax Levy $3,000.00 From Revenue 1935—Additional—Outside of Tux Levy Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For land damages—Alewife Brook Parkway Extension METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Credits Transfer from Water Maintenance Additional Transfer from Water Maintenance Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For Loan Sinking Fund $829.45 For Maturing Bonds 6,254,56 For Bond Interest 14,207.70 For Maintenance 8,053.89 For Brookline Credit 1,018.33 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX 6,625.30 $9,625.30 $9,625,30 $30,300.00 63.93 *30,363.93 $30,363.93 Credits From Revenue 1935 $30,496.36 NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWER TAX Credits From Revenue 1935 Debits Transfer to Revenue 1935 $748.53 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For Sinking Fund 364.32 For Maturing Bonds 532.56 For Bond Interest 1,021.69 For Maintenance 4,792.90 STATE PARKS AND RESERVATIONS TAX Credits From Revenue 1935—In Tax Levy From Revenue 1935 — Additional -- Outside Tax Levy Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For State Parks and Reservations Tax........ STATE TAX $30,496.36 $7,460.00 $7,460.00 $160.00 105.83 $265.83 $265.83 Credits From Revenue 1935 — In Tax Levy $30,400.00 From Revenue 1935—Additional Outside Tax Levy 1,600.00 $32,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: State Tax $32,000.00 REPORT OF TI -JE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 499 PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME - COLONIAL CEMETERY Credits Balance January 1, 1935 From Trustees of Public Trusts -Trust Fund Income Debits Payments un Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $0.34 50.00 $50.89 48.85 Balance December 31, 1935 01.54 PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME- MUNROE CEMETERY Credits 500 TOWN OF LEXING'T'ON PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME Westview Cemetery --- Cont. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent $450.00 Clerk 50.00 Labor 813.00 Loam 237.50 Trucks -rental 25.00 Water 41.25 Tools and repair 4.53 Fertilizer 19.00 Gasoline and Oil 10.27 Plants 69.50 Markers 25.81) Sundry items 14.04 1,757.89 Balance December 31, 1935 $782.38 Balance January 1, 1935 $76.61 From Trustees of Public Trusts -Trust Fund Income 1,200.00 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Waltham Street $1,276.61 Debits (Chapter 464 --Acts of 1935) Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Credits Labor $949.10 Received from State 05,546.89 Loam 48.00 Seed, plants and trees 121.18 Debits Fertilizer 24.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Water 1.00 Labor $2,695.41 Clean Simond's Monument 10.00 Crushed stone, etc. 1,105.60 1,153.28 Cement, brick, etc. 155.53 Pipe 94.08 Balance December 21, 1935 $123.33 Frames and grates 136.00 Trucks -rental 7 65.40 Steam shovel -rental 480.00 PERPETUAL CARE FUND INCOME- Road roller -rental 84.00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY Sundry items 30.87 Credits Balance January 1, 1935 $40.27 From Trustees of Public Trusts -Trust Fund Income 2,500.00 $2;540.27 05,546.89 TAX TITLES Debits Balance Forward from 1934 $67,341.04 New Tax Titles taken during 1935 27,090.68 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 501 TAX TITLES—Continued Additions to existing Tax Titles during 1935 Refunds for over collections Audit Adjustment Credits Tax Title Redemptions January 1, to Decem- ber 31, 1935 paid to Town Treasurer Tax Title foreclosures January 1, to Decem- ber 31, 1935 Tax Titles and Tax Title Additions withdrawn by Tax Collector Janoa.ry 1, to December 31, 1935 Tax Titles disclaimed by Tax Collector Jan- uary 1, to December 31, 1935 Tax 'Title additions abated January 1, to De cember 31, 1035 Tax Title interest adjusted — account abate- ments Balance December 31. 1935 $40,822.97 3,281.47 299.20 478.30 323.24 10.44 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS Credits Balance January 1, 1335 Sale of Lots during 1935 Balance from Maintenance Account Decem- ber 31, 1935 Debits Transferred to Maintenance Account by Vote of the Town 29,091.53 733.37 2.00 $124,264-62 45,215.62 $79,019.00 51,770.09 2,291.03 4.56 $4,065.68 1,000.00 Balance December 31, 1935 $3,065.68 502 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Collections Sewer Assessments— paid in ad- vance Collections Sewer Assessments — urappor- tioned Collections Sewer Assessments—added to tax- es 1932 Collections Sewer Assessments—added to tax- es 1933 Collections Sewer Assessments—added to tax- es 1934 Collections Sewer Assessments—added to tax- es 1935 Collections Sewer Assessments added to Tax Titles Transfers from the following accounts: Sewer Construction—Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace Sewer Construction Bow St. --Cliffe and Theresa Avenues Sewer Construction ---Blake Avenue Audit Adjustment—Collections 1934 Debits Refunds of Prior year collections $304,48 Transfers by Town to the following accounts: Sewer Construction—Trunk Line 2,000.00 Sewer Construction—Pinewood Road and Belfry Terrace 3,150.00 Sewer Construction—Blake Avenue 500.00 Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets 1,200.00 Balance December 31, 1935 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Collections Water Assessments—unapportion- ed $5,077.42 455.50 384-43 14.58 14.02 1,073.47 1,877.16 137.89 1,749.81 6.45 36.25 11.43 $10,838.41 7,154.48 $ 3,683.93 1733.99 283.06 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 501 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND —Continued Collections Water Assessments—paid in ad- vance Collections Water Assessments—added to tax- es 1934 Collections Water Assessments—added to tax- es 1935 Collections Water Assessments—added to tax titles Audit Adjustments—Collections Water As- sessments 1935 Debits Refund Water Assessments --added to Taxes 1935 Balance December 31, 1935 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Refunds for prior years—Water Department Water Department receipts in excess of ap- propriations Balance from Water Replacements Account December 31, 1935 Debits Refunds of Guarantees collected in 1934 $24,23 Refunds of Rates collected in 1933 12.36 Refunds of Rates collected to 1934 9.84 Transfers by Town to the following accounts; Water Department Stock Account 4,000.00 'Vater Construction—Pinewood and Summit Roads .. ................. ......... ........ ...................... ,...,2,350.00 Water Construction—Sundry Streets 3,938.20 Water Department—Out-of-State Travel 25.00 Water Maintenance -1914 Bills 155.95 178.20 41.44 429.67 17,15 5.40 $1,688.91 $60.00 51,628.91 $11,327.32 170.82 7,034.98 147.89 $18,681.01 10, 515.58 Balance December 31, 1935 $8,165.43 .J04 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1935 Transfer from Overlay 1933 Transfers December 31, 1935 from the following accounts: Elections and Registrations Public Works—Superintendent's Office Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Public Works Building Reserve Fund Debits Transfer by Town to Reserve Fund Balance December 31, 1935 REVENUE ACCOUNT 1935 Credits Tax Levy—Polls Tax Levy—Personal Tax Levy—Real Estate Appropriations of Available Funds: Excess and Deficiency (1934 after fixing tax rate) Sewer Construction—Arlington Linc to Bove Street (1934 after fixing tax rate) Overlay Reserve Fund Water Construction Pleasant—Blossom Sts and Others Water Department Available Surplus Water Construction — Robbins-Fineknoll Roads and Chase Avenue Sewer Assessment Fund Estimated Receipts: Income Tax Corporation Taxes State Owned Land Race Tracks Motor Vehicle Excise Water Department $3,163.33 303.82 0.77 3.54 0.41 118.51 7.14 $3,597.51 $3,000.00 $5,57.51 56,796.00 51, 079.22 663,063,97 17,533.17 8,000.1)0 3,000.1)0 2,482.83 10,288.20 578.97 5,150.00 37,195.41 7,147.20 175.00 1,600.00 18,000.00 70,004,60 REPORT OF THE TOW ACCOUNTANT 505 REVENUE ACCOUNT 1935 —Continued Taxes—Arlington and Cambridge Oilier Receipts as estimated Appropriations of Available funds (After fix- ing Tax Rate for 1935) Excess and Deficiency Sewer Assessment Fund Water Department Available Surplus Westview Cemetery Sale of Lois Fund Insurance Account Pa.eks and Playgrounds North Metropolitan Sewer Tax—excess amount in tax levy Middlesex County Tax --excess amount in Tax levy Appropriation Balances—Dceember 31, 1935 Estimated receipts in excess of estimates Debits Appr'opr'iations March 18, 1935 Appropriations March 18, 1933 from available funds Appropriations in 1934 from available funds (after fixing Tax Rate) Appropriations July 22, 1935—from available funds . Appropriations October 21, 1935—from avail- able funds Appropriations December 2, 1935—from avail- able funds $833,809.11 21,500.00 25,533.17 44,901.22 17,200.00 2,902.24 500 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REVENUE ACCOUNT 1935—Continued 81 99 Taxes in excess of amount in Tax Levy: 61,200.00 State Tax 1,600.00 State Parks and Reservations Tax 105.83 Special Highway Tax 6,625.30 Cottage Farm Bridge Tax 34.46 Transfer to Excess and Deficiency December 31, 1935. 59,572.51 1,700,00 180.95 1,000.00 I ,450.00 1,100.00 745.53 130.47 6,170.02 42,696.01 $1,078,862.033 Taxes included in Tax Levy: State Tax 30,100.00 County Tax 30,496.36 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 7,460.00 Special Highway Tax 3,000.00 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 715.43 State Parks and Reservations Tax 160.00 Overlay 1930 Overdraft 15.20 Overlay 1931 Overdraft .. .. . 85.97 Old Age Assistance Abatements 1033 7.00 Overlay 1935 9,311.28 43,000.38 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Credits Balance forward January 1, 1935 Tax Titles Redeemed Tax Titles Withdrawn Tax Titles Disclaimed ...,,., Tax Titles Abated Refunds—Fire Insurance Premiums—prior years Refunds—Sundry—Prior years Refunds—Workmen's Compensation and Pub- lic Liability Insurance Premiums —prior years Audit adjustment—Overage on 1934 Taxes Audit adjustment—Overage on 1935 Taxes Tailing items—over six years old Transfers by vote of Town from the following accounts: Highway Construction—Blake Road Highway Construction—Eaton Road Highway Construction—Fletcher Avenue Highway Construction—Valley Road Bridge Construction—Sherman Street.. Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets Sewer Construction Robbins and Plymouth Roads Maturing Debt Highway Construction—Gleason Road No. 2 From Revenue 1935 $1,078,862.05 $95,041.78 39,756,58 264.87 452.79 323.24 1,267.00 129.37 158.41 0.02 0.06 230.39 0.06 0.15 1.64 0,04 0.05 260.18 781,23 7,740,12 946.68 43,000.33 $190,355.04 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOi.rNTANT EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY — Continued Debits Tax Titles taken during 1935 $23,769.15 Tax Title additions during 1935 26,910.44 Refunds on Tax Title Collections 733.37 Audit adjustment on 1934 Taxes 7.13 Transfers by vote of Town to the following Accounts: Public Works—Labor, Materials and Ex- penses 4,000.00 Sidewalk Construction—Sundry Streets 600.00 Highway Construction—Kendall Road 2,283.07 Highway Construction Farmcrest Avenue 8,964.45 Public Welfare 20,000.00 Forest Fires 400.00 Soldiers' Relief 1,500.00 Drain Construction—Haskell-Lowell Streets and Westminister Avenue Police Department -1934 Bills Highway Construction — Pleasant -Water- town Streets Cary Memorial Library Drain Construction—IIancock Street Public Welfare Snow Removal Public Works—Labor, Materials and Ex_ penses, W. P. A, Projects Collector's Department ColIector's Department—Binding Elections and Registrations Balance forward—December 31, 1935 2,000.00 22.75 1,009.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 8,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 1,114.93 150.00 537.29 507 110,992.60 $79,362.44 508 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANALYSIS OF ACCOUNTS OF 'WILLIAM S. SCAMMAN, TAX COLLECTOR ANII TOWN COLLECTOR November 19, 1935—December 31, 1935 (See Audit Report for Analysis of Accounts Prior to November 191 TAXES—POLLS-1934 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $652.00 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 .... 4.00 Balance December 31, 1.935 $648.00 TAXES—POLLS-1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $2,090.00 Refund of duplicate payment 2.00 Additional eommittment December 30 20.00 $2,112.00 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov_ 19 to Dec. 71 .....- 700.00 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,412.00 TAX ES—PERSONAL-1934 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $56.10 Credits $0.00 Balance December 31, 1935 $56.10 TAXES—PERSONAL-1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitment December 30 $2,676.29 419.44- $3,095.73 19.44 $3,0955.73 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 509 TAXES — PERSONAL — 1935—Continued 510 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE -1935 Credits Debits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $533.30 Recommitment November 19, 1935 Abatements November 19 to December 31 198.00 Payments and Abatements refunded 721.80 flalance December 31, 1935 $2,363.93 TAXES—REAL ESTATE -1934 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitment December 7 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $2,035.29 Abatements November 19 to December 31 64,21 $4,958.46 Balance December 31, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to 17ec. 31 956.62 Balance December 31, 1935 .. $4;001.84 TAXES—REAL ESTATE -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Payments and Abatements refunded Additional commitment. December 30 $260,453.52 971.94 254.76 $261,680.12 SEWER ASSESSMENTS—UNAPPORTIONEO Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitment December 16 Credits $3,407.38 54.64 4,034.19 $7,496.21 2,099.50 $5,396.71 $2,562.80 364.27 $2,927.07 $ 0.00 Balance December 31, 1935 $2,927.07 SEWER ASSESMENTS-1934 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $39,268.27 Debits Abatements November 19 to December 31 ,,2,527.66 Recommitment November 19, 1935 $224.61 Balance December 31, 1935 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE -1934 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 .... Balance December 31, 1935 41,795.93 $219,884.19 $599.35 10.21 $589.14 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 15.82 Balance December 31, 1935 $208.79 SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $1,5$0.35 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Der. 31 220.15 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,368.20 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 511 STREET ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $3,383.85 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Abatements November 19 to December 31 512 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER ASSESSMENTS —1935—Continued Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 44.02 13aiance December 3 L, 1935 '3323.01. $425.03 15.93 WATER LIENS 440.96 Balance December 31, 1935 32,942.89 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $136.35 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Doc. 31 7.96 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 _ 3349.96 553.42 $903.35 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 14.42 Ba&ance December 31, 1935 3858.96 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES -1935 Debits Balance December 31, 1935 3123.39 Recommitment November 19, 1935 339.37 WATER ASSESSMENTS—UNAPPORTIONED Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitment December 16, 1935 $872.50 571.84 Credits 3 0.0 0 Balance December 31, 1935 $39.37 COMMITTED INTEREST—SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1934 Debits $1;444.34 Recommitment November 19, 1935 Credits Transfer to Water Assessments —1935 100.00 Balance December 31, 1935 31,344.34 WATER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Commitment December 30, 1935 — from Unap- portioned 3267.03 100.00 $367.03 3104.93 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov, 19 to Doc. 31 7.59 Balance December 31, 1935 $97.34 COMMITTED INTEREST—SEWER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 3540.15 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 75.53 Balance December 31, 1935 3465.32 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 513 COMMITTED INTEREST—STREET ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov, 19 to Dec.. 31 $164.13 Abatements November 19 to December 31 5.79 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,206.59 169.92 $1,036.67 COMMITTED INTEREST—SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $33.71 1.38 $32.23 COMMITTED INTEREST—WATER ASSESSMENTS -1935 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 21 Balance December 31, 1935 $132.83 22.45 $110.38 SEWER DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RENTALS—SERVICES—M ISCELLANEOUS Debits Recommitment Novmeber 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Abatements November 19 to December 31 $ 9.41 21.82 $1,299.65 31.23 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,268.42 514 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov, 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Transfers from Sewer House Connection De- posits November 19 to December 31 Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $408.97 32.30 WATER RATES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Refunds November 19 to December 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 ...... Transfers to Water Lens Nov. 19 to Dec. 31..., Balance December 31, 1935 $7,297.11 537.42 $ 95.28 579.54 $674.82 441.27 $233.55 $10,631.92 5,956.34 47.17 $16,535.43 7,834.53 $5,800.90 WATER GUARANTEES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Hecommit/neut. November 19, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 ...... Abatements November 19 to December 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $241.80 433.50 WATER SERVICES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $9,766.38 675.30 $9,091.08 Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 $206.12 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT WATER SERVICES—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE — Continued Credits Balance December 31, 1935 515 $ 0.00 $206.12 WATER MISCELLANEOUS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $ 58.88 Abatements November 19 to December 31 759.45 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,062.93 759.45 $1,822.38 818.33 $1,004.05 WATER HOUSE CONNECTIONS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 _ Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Transfers from Water House Connection De- posits November 19 to December 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $81.09 521.32 $ 98.53 690.87 $789.45 602.41 $186.99 HEALTH DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $ 223.50 1,537.85 $1,761.35 19.50 Balance December 31, 1935 $1,741.85 516 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OLD AGE ASSISTANCE—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Cred its Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 ..,... Balance December 31, 1935 $1,447.78 91.67 $1,356.11 PUBLIC WELFARE—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dee. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 ' Balance December 31, 1935 $13,847.54 1.00 $13,848.54 8,542.14 $5,306.40 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 10, 1935 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $11,226.49 5,031.60 $6,194.89 SUNDRY DEPARTMENTS—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov, 19 to Dee. 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $ 4.00 29.00 $33.00 6.00 $27.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 517 MUNROE CEMETERY—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 $347.49 Abatements November 19 to December 31 145.50 Adjustment—duplicate commitment 254.49 Balance December 31, 1935 $265.50 538.98 $804.48 747.48 $57.00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Debits Recommitment November 19, 1935 Additional commitments Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Credits Payments to Treasurer Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 Balance December 31, 1935 $2,056.50 613.75 $2,670.55 1,112.25 $1,558.30 518 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN January 1, 1936 Real and Personal Property: Valuation 1933 Iess abatements Valuation 1934 less abatements Valuation 1925 less abatements Motor Vehicles: Valuation 1933 less abatements Valuation 1934 less abatements Valuation 1935 less abatements $21,171,851.00 21,320,725.00 21,461,074.00 881,003.00 740,574.00 917,327.00 $66,492,554.00 Average valuation for 3 years, less abatements $22,164,184.00 Borrowing capacity, 3% Borrowing capacity, additional 1% for Federal Project Loans $221,641.00 Town Debt December 31, 1935.... $597,500.00 Loans Outside Debt Limit: School Loan of 1924 $92,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1915 30,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 1,000.00 Water Loan of 1927 7,000.00 Water Loan of 1927 7,000.00 Water Loan of 1928 16,000.00 Water Loan of 1929 18,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 25,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 15,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 25,000.00 Water Loan of 1931 30,000.00 Water Loan of 1931 3,000.00 Water Loan of 1932 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1934 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1935 20,000.00 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit 305,000.00 $664,925.00 292,500.00 60,000.00 232,500.00 Borrowing capacity, Jan. 1, 1936 $161,641.00 $432,425.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT MOVEMENT OF TOWN DEBT 1914-1935 (Total Bonded or Fixed Debt) Debt at beginning Debt paid of year during year 1914 $336,150.00 $33,250.00 1915 308,900.00 30,250.00 1916 434,650.10 38,250.00 1917 399,400.00 38,750.00 1918 405,650.00 43,150.00 1919 373,500.00 42,650.00 1920 400,850.00 43.150.00 1921 380,200.00 45,650.00 1922 404,550.00 53,650,00 1923 394,700.00 61,350.00 1924 335,100.00 57,600.00 1925 726.450.00 90,500.00 1926 744,450,00 97,500.00 1927 766,250.00 100,800.00 1928 748,450.00 90,000.00 1929 740,450.00 101,450.00 1930 669,000.00 84,500.00 1931 904,500.00 117,000.00 1932 922,500.00 116,000.00 1933 852,500.00 125,000.00 1934 756,500.00 136,000.00 1935 709,500.00 132,000.00 519 Debt Debt added at cio e during year of year $ 6,000.00 156,000.00 3,000.00 45,000.00 11, 000.00 70,000.00 22,500.00 70,000.00 43,800.00 1,750.00 448,950.00 144,500.00 89,300.00 83,000.00 90,000.00 30,000.00 320,000.00 135,000.00 46,000.00 29,000.00 89,000.00 20,000.00 1936 — At beginning of year To be paid during year To be added in 1936 $308,900.00 434,650.00 399,400.00 405,650.00 873,500.00 400,850.00 300,200.00 404,550.00 394,700.00 335.100.00 726,450.00 774,450.00 766,250.00 748,450.00 740,450.00 660,000.00 904,500.00 922,500.00 852,500.00 756,500.00 709,500.00 507,500.00 $597,500.00 118,000.00 $479,500.00 520 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MOVEMENT OF WATER DEBT 1914-1935 Debt at beginning Debt paid' of year during year 1914 $191,800.00 $22,900.00 1915 ..,,.., 177,400.00 19,400.00 1916 162,000.00 20,400.00 1917 144,600.00 21,400.00 1918 127,200.00 19,700.00 1919 107,500.00 18,200.00 1920 89,300.00 15,700.00 1921 82,600.00 17,700.00 1922 84,900,00 19,700.00 1923 78,000.00 24,500.00 1924 55,250.00 21,250.00 1925 107,950.00 34,500.00 1926 95,450.00 28,500.00 1927 106,250.00 32,800.00 1928 108,450.00 29,500.00 1929 109,950.00 32,450.00 1930 107,500.00 20,500.00 1931 242,000.00 32,000.00 1932 275,000.00 33,000.00 1933 262,000.00 36,000.00 1934 226,000.00 36,000.00 1935 240,000.00 45,000.00 Debt added during year $8,500.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 9,000.00 20,000.00 12,800.00 1,750.00 73,950.00 22,000.00 39,300.00 35,000.00 21,000.00 30,000.00 155,000.00 65,000.00 20,000.00 50,000.00 20,000.00 At beginning of year 1936 To be paid during 1906 To be added in. 1936 Debt at close of year $177,400.00 162,000.00 144,600.00 127,200.00 107,500.00 89,300.00 82,600.00 84,900.00 78,000.00 55,250.00 107,950.00 95,450.00 106,250.00 108,450.00 109,950.00 107,500.00 242,000.00 275,000.00 262,000.00 226,000.00 240,000.00 215,000.00 $215,000.00 44,000.00 $171,000.00 0 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT 521 522 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MOVEMENT OF SCHOOL DEBT 1914-,1935 Debt Debt at beginning Debt paid Debt added at close of year during year during year of year 0 0 00 00 00 N CO r N N - L., y N lf0 N O 00 te.. 0 0069. ,--� G�c ..p O 00 O O O • O O O 0 0 0000000000 G C O O O O O O O O O 0 0 O O O f O G t O N C O 1914 $ 70,850.00 $5,350.00 $ 65,500.00 .C1 Inoc co '2' °' .. 1915 65,500.00 5,350.00 $45,000.00 105,150.00 `" `I• t' "'• '� O O O O O 1916 105,150.00 8,350.00 96,800.00 1917 96,800.00 8,350.00 88,450.00 1918 88,450.00 8,150.00 80,100.00 1919 80,100.00 7,350.00 70,000.00 142,750.00 1920 142,750.00 11,350.00 7,000,00 138,400.00 1921 138,400,00 11,350.00 127,050.00 v 1922 127,050.00 9,350.00 117,700.00 W rn G 1923 117,700.00 13,350.00 104,350.00 1924 104,330.00 11.350,00 350,000.00 443,000.00 1925 443,000.00 34,000.00 91,500.00 500,500.00 1926 500,500.00 39,000.00 461,500.00 1927 461,500.00 39,000.00 422,500.00 1928 422,500.00 38,000.00 384,500,00 1929 384,500.00 37,500.00 347,000.00 _ 1930 347,000.00 35,500.00 120,000,00 411,500.00 F a 1931 411,500.00 44,500.00 60,000.00 447,000.00 q N tn 00 L'1 00 f0 00 GC CC co CC L7 CEJ O N N • Bi a 1932 447,000.00 50,500.00 396,500.00 1933 `" , . 50,500.00346,000.00 g ,9, 1934 346,000.00 0,100.00 295,500.00 a Q . 1935 295,500.00 50,500.00 245,000.00 J B 0 E, CJ U 4 0g 0 I~ - o At beginning of year 1936 $245,000.00 ;� 0 7 To be paid during 1936 48,500.00 ti au '° 0 N 1C U $196,500.00 V.;a rn To be added in 1936 7 Second National Bank of Boston Trust Company New England 00 00 00 O O 00 00 O 00 es LOANS—ANTICIPATION OF REIMBURSEMENT 0000 00 o 0 0 m G o0 113 00 c m w 0 S 4T F 0 0 0 8 O O O O O 00 2. O O O 2..,'4 N N - O ri N N i 0 o M C[? O O 00in M 1.0 00 00 • C] O 00 Ft, a> T nulla 0 • m • 01 010 0 0 F Ea 0 0 bnen F a i2 N 0 m 0Ll] 0 0 0 m ti ti 0 00 t. bb 4 Q` TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1935, SHOWIN Title of Loan New Town Office Bldg. Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1927 School Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1925 Sewer Loan of 1915 Water Loan of 1929 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 Water Loan of 1928 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 P. W. A. Project Sewer Loan of 1928 Water Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1927 Adams School Addit'n Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1931 Franklin School Loan of 1930 Water Loan of 1930 Water Loan of 1930 Water Loan of 1930 Drain Coast. Loan of 1934 Water Loan of 1935 Parker School Loan of 1919 School House Construction and Re- modeling Loan of 1924 Water Loan of 1934 Water Loan of 1932 Sewer Loan of 1933 Sewer Loan of 1934—P,W.A. Pro- ject Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project Sewer Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1927 Water Loan of 1931 Sewer Loan of 1934—P.W.A. Pro- ject G ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1936-1948 INCLUSIVE Rate Due in 1916 Duo in 1937 Due in 1914 Due in 1939 Due in 1940 4% $2,500.00 $2,500.00 32,500.00 32,000.00 32,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Due in 1941 92,000.00 1,000.00 4% 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4%% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 31% 5,000.00 4,000.00 7,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 41/ % 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000,00 414% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3% % 6,000.00 6,000.00 0,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 31/z% 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4% 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 41/4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4% 0,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 21/4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000,00 3,000.00 3,009.00 11/2% 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 41/2% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4% 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 2% 2,000,00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 41/2% 4,000.00 4,000.00 31/2% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1%% 3,000.00 2,000.00 1%% 2,000.00 1,000.00 411% 2,000.00 4% 1,000.00 4' % 1,000.00 2% 3,000.00 Due in 1942 Due in 1993 Due in 1944 Due in 1943 $2,00000 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,600.00 4,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Due In 1946 $2,000.00 1,000.00 Due in 1547 32,000.00 1,000.00 Due in 1948 $2,000.00 Loan Totals $27,500.00 12,000.00 45,000.00 30,000.00 18,000.00 30,000.00 8,000.00 16.000.00 19,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 36,000.00 6,000.00 30,000.00 60,000.00 25,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 12,000.00 92,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Totals $118,000.00 $106,000.00 397,000.00 395,500.00 367,500.00 335,500.00 322,500.00 $20,500.00 315,500.00 310,500.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00 3597,500.00 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1935 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1936 - 1948 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Duo in 1930 Due in 1957 New Town Office Bldg. Loan of 1928 4% 51,050.00 $ 950.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 430.00 440.00 School Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1925 4% 1,800.00 1,620.00 Sewer Loan Of 1915 4% 1,140.00 1,020.00 Water Loan of 1929 41/4% 722.50 637.50 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project 31/2% 962.50 805.00 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 41,5% 340.00 297.50 Water Loan of 1928 4% 600.00 520.00 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 P. W. A. Project 4% 760.00 640.00 Sewer Loan of 1928 414% 297.50 255.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 260.00 220.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 280.00 240,00 Adams School Addit'n Loan of 1931 3%% 1,260.00 1,050.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 220.00 180.00 Water Loan of 1931 4% 962.50 787.50 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 2,400.00 1,920.09 Water Loan of 1930 41/4% 956.25 743.75 Water Loan of 1930 4% 600.00 480.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 1,000.00 800.00 Drain Const. Loan of 1934 21/4% 337.50 270.00 Water Loan of 1935 V,5% 225.00 175.00 Parker School Loan of 1919 41/2% 540.00 405.00 School House Construction and Re- modeling Loan of 1924 4% 3,680.00 2,760.00 Water Loan of 1934 2% 160.00 120.00 Water, Loan of 1932 485% 270.00 90.00 Sewer Loan of 1933 31/6% 46.88 15.63 Sewer Loan of 1934-P.W.A. Pro- ject 11/2% 75.00 30.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 P. W. A. Project 1%% 30.00 7.50 Sewer Loan of 1921 41k% 85.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 20.00 Water Loan of 1931 4'4% 127.50 Sewer Loan of 1934-P.W.A. Pro- ject 2% 60.00 Totals Due in 1938 Due in 1939 Due in 1940 Due in 1941. Due in 1542 Due in 1943 Due In 1944 Due in 1945 $ 850.00 $ 760.00 $ 680.00 $ 600.00 5520.00 $440.00 5360.00 $280.00 400.00 360.00 320.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 1,440.00 1,260.00 1,080.00 900.00 720.00 540.00 360.00 180.00 900.00 780.00 660.00 540.00 420.00 300.00 180.00 60.00 552.50 467.50 382.50 297.50 212.50 127.50 42.50 682.50 577.50 472.50 367.50 262.50 192.50 52.50 255.00 212.50 170,00 127.50 35.00 42.50 440.00 360.00 280.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 520.00 400.00 212.50 170.00 180.00 140.00 200.00 160.00 840.00 630.00 140.00 100.00 612.50 437.50 1,440.00 960.00 531.25 318.75 360-00 240.00 600.00 400.00 202.50 135.00 125.00 75-00 270,00 135.00 1,040.00 920.00 00.00 40.00 320.00 240.00 160.00 80.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 100.00 60.00 20.00 120,00 80.00 - 40.00 420.00 210.00 60.00 20.00 262.50 87.50 480.00 106.25 120.00 200.00 67.50 25.00 $21,748.13 517,479.38 513,673.75 $10,038.75 56,453.75 54,095.00 $2,842.50 51,912.50 $1,155.00 5640.00 Due In 1946 $200.00 80.00 5280.00 Due In 1947 $120.00 40.00 Due in 1948 $40.00 .............. Interest Totals $6,850.00 3,120.00 9,900.00 6,000.00 3,442.50 4,375.00 1,530.00 2,560.00 3,120.00 1,190.00 980.00 1,120.00 4,410.00 720.00 3,150.00 7,200.00 2,656.25 1,800.00 3,000.00 1,012.50 625.00 1,350.00 9,200.00 400.00 360.00 62.51 105.00 37.50 85.00 20.00 127.50 60.00 5160.00 $40.00 $80,568.76 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FOR THE YEAR 1935 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 525 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The School Committee submits, herewith, its Fiftieth An- nual Report, including the customary sub -divisions as follows: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. J. STATEMENT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL HOURS NO SCHOOL SIGNALS DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I. Elementary Schools 11. Junior High School III. Senior High School IV. Health SCHOOL STATISTICS (a) School Physicians ib) School Nurse Teachers' Resignations; Transfers and Appointments Prizes Senior High School Enrollment by Coarses Distribution of Senior High School Pupils by Subjccts- High School Graduating Class, 1935 Enrollment by Schools for October, 1935 Extract from State Returns Vocational School Enrollment Lexington School Savings Report of the Attendance Officer 526 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATEMENT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE In compliance with the law the School Committee, here- with, submits its Report for the Year 1935. In this Report we have not dealt with the many details of school operation, but refer you to the Reports of the Superin- tendent of Schools and the Principals which we recommend for your careful reading. In passing we would emphasize again the necessity for all of the courses which are being provided in our schools, because that always has been, and probably will continue to be, an ever -recurring question. Bach year more of our young people arc finding it possible and profitable to re- main in school until the end of the Senior Iligh course, and this means offering to an increasing number of pupils, not only the many college preparatory subjects, but training in prep- aration for business, arts, sciences and some of the homely sub- jects which are no longer undertaken by the parents. It seems to be definitely the duty of our school organization to meet all of these demands, and we have not introduced any subject in- to our schools unless we have felt sure of the need for it. The entire School Committee and Superintendent Grindle have met regularly twice a month, and an earnest effort has been made to provide the educational opportunities to which our children are entitled, and to do it at a reasonable cost. When the voters of Lexington decided against building a new high school, we took steps to alleviate the present crowded condition by notifying the Town of Burlington that we could no longer accommodate their pupils. We felt that, for the good of our Lexington young people, we should make that change effective in September, 1936, but our Burlington neighbors have not been able to make satisfactory provision for their pupils elsewhere (up to the time this report goes to press), and it is probable that, in fairness to them, we shall retain some of the Burlington pupils for another year. We shall not, however, re- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 627 ceive any entering class in September, 1936, and that will be a step towards better conditions for next year; although it is very little relief as far as this year is concerned. We would bring to your attention the need for an inclosed athletic field, so that admission to the games could be charged when desired. This can be done legally, and we.believe that we owe it to the athletic teams. There has recently been enacted a law which provides that a town may appropriate money for the support of school athletics, and it seems likely that in the near future many cities and towns will accustom themselves to that procedure. We say this because we believe that the enactment of this law is another evidence of the widespread belief that we should not think of athletics as merely amusement for those participating. It is a means of building body and character so universally recognized, and so evident everywhere, that its im- portance in our community must be recognized. We must have athletic teams, and they will be sent out to compete with teams from other towns. SVe do not advocate elaborate out- fits, but neither would we want to be ashamed, because of our failure to provide adequate supplies and suitable uniforms for our Lexington representatives in the field of sports. There are many towns and cities which allow their teams to collect con- siderable revenue by charging admission to the games, and we feel that this is more desirable than paying a similar amount out of taxation. In the past our young people have struggled to finance their teams by running benefit dances and perform- ances, by selling magazines, and so on. But athletic supplies and equipment are quite costly and it seems to us that the Lex- ington boys and girls are entitled to a less precarious means of support for their teams. In our opinion this matter should be given very careful consideration, and at the earliest possible- moment. ossiblemoment. Respectfully submitted, R_1NDALL R. Holir,IITON, Chairman MARGARET G. TAFT FREDERIC L. FIscnER 528 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENT Year Ending December 31, 1935 General Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office Assistance and Expenses $6,138.70 Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teach- ers, Substitutes, Junior and Senior High School Clerks and other expenses of in- struction 150,962.36 Textbooks 3,706.15 Supplies 6,842.16 Operation of School Plant: Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Operation 27,197.47 Maintenance of School Plant: Repairs Libraries Health Transportation Miscellaneous: Graduations, Athletics, Express, etc. Outlay: New Equipment Increased High School Accommodation Com- mittee Total Expenditures for Day Schools School Committee. Vocational Tuition Americanization Classes Total Grand Total Expenditures $745.29 188.00 4,874.70 500.93 2,741.59 5,318.43 969.13 1,183.01 200.64 $210.625.27 933.29 $211,568.56 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 529 Appropriation Unexpended Balance Receipts Tuition: Town of Bedford Town of Burlington: *1934 1935 paid City of Boston Other Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Americanization Classes General School Fund Part I State Wards Vocational Schools Rent Miscellaneous Total Receipts Unpaid 1935 Receipts: Burlington Other Net Expenditures for 1935 * Not included in Net Expenditure for 1935. $212,000.00 431.44 $212,000.00 $212,000.00 $ 663.95 8,386.38 $6,159.89 7.00 $11,347.20 9,050.33 247.12 20.00 94.00 17,930.26 2,330.39 227.13 163.00 109.01 $41,518.74 530 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Chairman RANDALL B. HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland Street (Term Expires March, 1938) Secretary FREDERIC L. FISCHER, 2 Stratham Road (Term Expires March, 1937) Treasurer MARGARET G. TAFT, 4 Upland Road (Term Expires March, 1936) Superintendent of Schocfs Tel. Lex. 0388-M Tel. Lex. 0779 Tel. Lex. 0241-W THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Tel. Lex. 0165-W $6,1.66.89 Office: High School Building— Tel. Lex. 0277 $164,546.88 Secretary to the Superintendent HAZEL W. HARGROVE, 3058 Massachusetts Avenue Tel. Lex. 0118 Regular meetings of this School Committee are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the High School Building. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION 531 Officers of Council PRESIDENT Mrs. Luther R. Putney VICE-PRESIDENTS...,....Mrs. Hugh E. Leonard, Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. Thomas S. Grindle Mrs. Chester L. Williams Mrs. Frederick B. James SECRETARY TREASURER HISTORIAN Presidents of the Local Branches ADAMS SCHOOL Mrs. Frank E. Hudson FRANKLIN SCHOOL Mrs- Irving W. Yelland Mrs. William A. Booth HANCOCK SCHOOL MIJNROE SCHOOL PARKER SCHOOL.. , JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. William G. Potter Mrs. Alton Dowling Mrs. Charles hl. Ross Mrs. Arthur B. Field SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1936 SCHOOL CALENDAR School Closes, Friday, February 21 School Opens, Monday, March 2 Sehool Closes, Friday, April 17 School Opens, Monday, April 2' School Closes, Friday, June 19 School Opens, Wednesday, September 9 *School Closes, Wednesday, December 23 HOLIDAYS New Year's Day, January 1 Good Friday, April 10 Columbus Day, October 12 *Teachers' Convention, October 23 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving, November 25 (1 day) November 26 November 27 * These dates are tentative and subject to change. eighty days for the high schools are required by law. One hundred and 532 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL HOURS Morning Session Grades I-II 8:45 to 1l:30 Grades III -VI 8:45 to 12:00 Grades VII -XII .....,,,8:10 to 1:50 Afternoon Session 1:15 or1:30to3:00or3:15 1:15 or 1:30 to 3:00 or 3:15 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No -School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm whistle. I. When blown at 7:15 A. M., it indicates no session of the Senior High School or Junior High School on that day. Announce- ment will also be given by radio, from Station WNAC, be- tween 7 and 7:15 A. 31. II. When blown at 8 A. M., it indicates no session in any of the elementary schools on that day. Announcement will also be given by radio, from Station WNAC, at or soon after 8 A. M. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure informa- tion from the radio station, or from the local Ne -School Signal. Those not able to secure information from these sources may call the Senior High School (Telephone Lexington 0342) at 7:20 A, M., and the elemen- tary schools at 8:05 A. M. Children who are absent at the opening of school should come later during the school session, if weather conditions warrant it. GENERAL POLICY It will be the policy of the School Department to close school only in case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold regular ses- sions. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. REPORT OH' THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 513 ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Nh ae Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood Walter F. Fogg James L. Heggie Kenneth Moyle Chester A. Neilsen George V. Perry John A. Ricker, Jr. Amy Campbell Gretta I.. Dyas Anne L. Forsyth Grace P. French Bertha V. Hayward Margaret Jenuess Cora D. Leighton Helen I. McIntyre Mabel Miller Lillian M.Spidle Lucille Sutton Ruth A. Walcott Helen Small Merrill F. Norlin Philip M. Caughey William H. Cuzner Arnold W. Lunt Robert. N. Perry Gladys M. Anderson Dorothy M. Beck Beatrice T. Cummings E'le I,_Felach Eunice R. Harvey Harriet J. Hodgkins Betty King Annie M. Nickerson Dorothea. M. Sahnan Edna L. Stone Blanche L. Whelpley Florence Rhones SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Subjects Taught Principal Asst. Prins., Science English English Mathematics Commercial Social Studies l n.gHrh, History Commercial Science English Science History French Latin, English History History Commercial English French Clerk Where Years in Educated Lexington Bowdoin College 8 N. HI. State College 10 Harvard Col'ege 2 Roston University 2 Bucknell University 2 Northeastern I"niv, 6 Tufts College 6 Bow (juin College Burdett Co1le ;e 7 Rac'cliffeColle.ge 5 Smith College 14 Wel'esley College 24 University of Alai nc. 17 Earth -Ira College 6 Itarlcliffe College 17 H,t n 11niversity 9 7Tt, Holyoke College 1 Salem T. C. 7 Mt Holyoke College We lesley College 3.5 2 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Principal History Science and Math, Science Mathematics Social Studies French, English English Art Social Studies English English Social Studies Latin, English Mathematics Mathematics Clerk Wesleyanniversity 9 Rcrwdoir College 7 T". S. Naval Academy 1 Roston "university 7 Middlebury T.C. — Rridgewater T. C. 11 Radcliffe College 1 Bridgewater T. C. 8 Mass. School of Art 1 Bridgewater T. C_ 8 Gloucester Training 15 Bridgewater T. C. 6 Salem T. C. 8 Tufts College — Gorham Normal 7 Salem T. C. 20 1 534 TOWN OF LEXINGTON JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH Name Edward E. Abell Helen F. Libby Arnold E. Nichola A. Irving Dodge Robert Proctor Dorcas S. Nason Marion L. Cronan Wendell Withington Ruth E. Morrison B. Marion Brooks Margaret L. Lyman Katherine Hodgdon Etta M. Taylor Barbara M. Brown Helen E. Sullivan Olga Anderson Iria Waris Marjorie Moody He'en E. Winning Helen Crawley Elsie Philbrick Elizabeth Barnes Margaret A. Keefe Bertha S. Vik Alice L. Lindstrom Reba E. Vail Mary Kelley F. Elizabeth Stromdahi Priscilla Comeau Mildred Ferguson Jean Butters Vivian C. Vose Dorothy Nickerson Jennie F. Blodgett Joan Manger Marion White Margaret B. Noyes Edith A. Blackadar Harriet S. French Caroline Feindel Subjects Taught Physical Education Physical Education Mathematics, Science Manual Arts Manual Arts Librarian Household Arts Music SCHOOLS Where Years In Educated Lexington Springfield Training Boston University Boston University Mass. State Course Fitchburg T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Framingham T. C. N. E. Cons_ of Music ADAMS SCHOOL Principal Grade I I II II III III IV IV V V VI Opportunity Class Reading Difficulty FRANKLIN SCHOOL Principal and Grade VI Gracie I II II HI IV IV and V V Building Assistant HANCOCK SCHOOL Principal Grade I 1I III IV V VI VI Building Assistant 6 2 10 7 6 4 1 Plymouth Norrnal 13 Keene Normal 4 Oneonta Normal S Trowell T. C. g Voohree's Normal 22 Framingham T. C. — Fitchburg T. C. 7 Bridgewater T. C. -- Fitchburg T. C. 2 Boston University Bridgewater T. C. 1 North Ada.ms T. C. 1 Presque Isle Normal 10 Boston -University 3 Keene Normal Salem T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Farmington Normal Framingham T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. North Adams T.0 Salem T. C. 7 5 1. 4 4 1 1 5 Aroostook State Nor. 5 Framingham T. C. -- Bridgewater T. C. 41 North Adams T. C. 2 Keene Normal 5 Bridgewater T. C. 18 Lowell T. C. 1 North Adams T.C. 21 Bridgewater T. C. — REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Name Althea M. Earley Alice Luce Marjorie E. Hartt Hazel Jean Wilder Lida B. Kelley Mary L. Zapenas Mary A. Hallaren Mary M. Kinneen Helen Wellington Doris E. Bauer Helen M. Sullivan Elizabeth L, Call Marion M. Marston Alice T. Farrand Martha L. Lane Vera T. Blinkhorn Hazel Dumas Evelyn B. Peavey Virginia N. Rhoades Helen F. Spooner Elinore M. Welch MUNROE SCHOOL Subjects Taught Principal and Grade VI Grade I 5I IH IV V Opportunity Class Opportunity Class Building Assistant PARKER SCHOOL Principal and Grade CI Grade I II III IV V V and VI Building Assistant SPECIAL TEACHERS Penmanship (pt. time) Sewing Music Art SCHOOL PHYSICIANS 535 Where Years in Educated Lexington Farmington Normal 1 Farmington Normal 1 Framingham T. C. Salem T. C. Castine Normal Keene Normal Lowell T. C. Emmanuel College Salem T. C. 5 8 5 1 Salem T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. 3 141aeiiias Ncrmal 5 Farmington Normal 8 Worcester 1'. C. 4 Gloucester Training 15 Lowell T. C. 4 Bridgewater T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. 5 Framin;ham T. C. — Framingham T. C. 9 New School of Design 6 Dr. William L. Barnes, 1557 Mass. Ave., Lexin;gLon Tel. Les. 04t0 Dr. Doris Kendrick, 177 Bedford St., Lexington Tel. Lex. 0987 SCHOOL NURSE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER Elsie G. Weltch, 93 Whitney Road, Medford Tel. Mystic 3230-J SCHOOL DENTIST Dr. E. E, Morrill, 53 Harding Road, Lexington Tel. Lex. 0958 (The Dental Clinic is conducted by the Dental Clinic Committee in co-operation with the School Department) AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson, 30 Hancock Street, Lexington Tel. Lex. 0026 536 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Junior and Senior High Schools Arthur J. Rocque, 7] Grant Street, Lexington Walter Brenton, Marrett Road, Lexington Roland N. Hayes, 823 Mass. Ave., Lexington William J. Kenealy, 78 Woburn St., Lexington Arthur N. Lee, 59 Ward Street, Lexington Adams School Clesson Schofield, 7 Pleasant Street, Lexington Franklin School Woodbury M. Philbrook, 49 Grassland St., Lexington Hancock School Thomas F. Cavanaugh, 149 Grant St., Lexington Munroe School Dennis H, Collins, 4 Cottage St., Lexington Parker School Charles A. Manley, 75 Woburn Si., Lexington REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 537 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL COM 141I TEE: My Annual Report of the Lexington Public Schools is, hereby, submitted. The achievements of the Lexington schools during the past year have been very satisfactory. No extraordinary changes have been made. However, certain improvements, minor changes and other matters of interest will be discussed to in- form the citizens of the progress and existing conditions in their schools. Our attendance record for the past year is silghtly below normal due to epidemics prevalent in various sections of the town and, also, to the severe weather of last year. The reports of the School Physicians and the School Nurse give in detail the work of their department. Both the School Physicians and the School Nurse have been called upon for n►ore than the usual amount of service. Our general program of health education has been studied during the year and changes glade where it was thought improvement would result. Although fewer changes have taken place in our teaching staff than occurred the previous year, there are fifteen persons now employed who are new to the system. For the first time in several years, our total school enroll- ment is less than for the previous year. While the enrollment in our Senior high School has increased, the enrollments in both the Junior High School and the elementary schools are slightly smaller. There has been a genuine effort to make the work of the schools of more than usual value and interest to the pupils, and 538 TOWN OF LEXINGTON to broaden the school curriculum to meet the needs of chang- ing conditions. Many efforts are being made to meet more effectively the individual needs a.nd abilities of all the pupils. In this connec- tion special mention should be made of the work in the elemen- tary schools of the building assistants and the class in Remedial heading. MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT It is our aim to keep our school plant in good repair. Gen- erally speaking it is in such condition. It has been the policy of the School Department to paint the extelior of at least one building and sections of classrooms in different schools each i -ear. There are, however, many re- pairs in the different buildings which will be necessary during the coaling years. Our school plant has grown considerably during the past decade. In any school system repair costs are inevitable. Be- cause several of our buildings were comparatively new, for some years the repair expense was not great. While the town has granted the required requests for this work in the past, it is undoubtedly true that this account should be increased in the near future. Our annual expenditure for this item for some years has averaged one-half of one percent or less of the orig- inal cost of construction. More requests than ever are being made for the use of the school bnitdiugs by different organizations. While the School Committee has gladly cooperated with the public in any reason- able use of school property, such increased use means extra wear on the buildings and additional costs of maintenance. It, also, requires more than the usual hours or our janitors in some instanees. While it is true that ,janitors are paid extra by out- side organizations for evening duty, the following da.v allow- ance must be made for additional time for cleaning as a result of this outside use. There is little doubt but that extra hours of work tend to make a. person less efficient for his regular duties. The equipment in the various schools is, also, being im- proved and replaced. Special efforts are being given to refini.411- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 539 ing and repairing the school furniture which has been in use for several years. Among the major items of expense for repairs during the past year are the following: 1. Painting: exterior of the Parker School; in- terior of five classrooms at the Adams School; interior of the Lunchroom, the ceilings and parts of several classrooms at the High School. 2. Covering the ceiling of the High School Lunch- room with sound absorption material. 3. Repairing heaters and changing water mains at the Hancock School; changing sections of the heat- ing system at the High School. 4. Relaying the floor of the Chemistry Room at the Senior High School with asphalt floor tile. 5. Re -surfacing the ceilings of two classrooms and of one toilet in the junior High School. 6. Repairing leaks of the roofs and making nec- essary plumbing repairs at all school buildings. 7. Many minor repairs and renewals have been made in the several schools. COSTS Usually- the expense of education is considered only as a lump sum and comparison is made with total expenditures at some previous period of years. Any fair comparison should include such questions as: What is or was the cost per pupil? How do our costs compare with places of similar character? How do our costs of various items compare with other places of equal ability to pay? Are there peculiar conditions causing extra costs in some items? What returns are we securing for our outlays? Intelligent answers to these and similar questions are more trustworthy for determining fair costs than unsupported opin- 590 TOWN OF LE°(ING1ON ions given by individuals or groups who have not all the facts to be considered. Data on school costs in Lexington and comparable towns, as made by outside agencies, show that the per pupil cost of Lexington ranks among the lowest of the group. A recent sur- vey of ten representative junior high schools in towns of over 5,000 population, covering a three year period and made by school officials of one of these towns, shows that (1) the cost per pupil in Lexington, with one exception, was the lowest; (2) the number of pupils taught per teacher was the largest. Another recent survey shows the number of teaching periods per week required of Junior High School teachers in Lexing- ton is larger than That required in many communities. The Annual Report of the State Depaitntent of Education lists each year the cost per pupil in average membership for each town and city. The hist report available, that of June 30; 1 shows that the per pupil cost of the Lexington Senior High School is materially lower than those of similar com- munities; the cost per pupil in the Junior High School is the lowest and the cost of the elementary pupils among the lowest. The following table taken froin the last report of the State Department of Education shows in detail the cost per pupil of a representative group of towns. This table shows that our per pupil cost is the lowest and that the savings are made prin- cipally in instructional costs. While the partial restoration of salaries and the dropping of out -n1 -town pupils will tend to in- crease our per pupil cost, it is still evident that our costs will continue to be low. We believe the present situation in Lex- ington hi respect to costs shows that economy in this respect has not been overlooked. The restoration of one-half of the original cut in salaries was touch appreciated. However, our salary srherlules still con- tinue below those of most towns comparable with Lexington. The three items in costs of education mentioned above—salar- ies, size of classes and required teaching periods per week are major factors in determining the costs of education. These three factors directly- rhffect the educational opportunities and services available for the children and, also, the efficiency and standards of the schools. COST PER PUPIL IN AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP Year ending June 30, 1935 REPORT OF TIIE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT rl CO O ^A On O .6 " O N 6-7 N O d' c.a M CO s: 6,6 N de a ,t:in1 `. M N L7 ▪ GJ C' 00 c+� 0 0i 06 0 7i CO <:') • 0 N 0 N O rl H ivaLud?nL� ALaN G4 EA- N — 00 co ry O9 M 9 P CO Ifs 0 L. <, O N O- C'3 u6 0 snoaul:leaa$W 0 Q r— cq N9 r+ r- r- ,-i - ee 0 un?icnL o O : -,14 1-1 LUOIT9.Indsuraj, p c,J 7•7 N • N CO 0 OS O r-1 J O O 'Lim=a 11 Snl.1 L'.i 01 - A study of the teaching load over a ten year period shows N N v r- 66 that (1) There has been a small decrease in the average teach- - 047E_1 teach - 011 -11 sweat to 0zn _ �� s ,� ^? ing load in the elementary schools. (2) There has been an lri- arlda l S.i redall ti n :1]crease of 13% in the teaching load hi the Junior High School sa.o iz afro =lrc `-•y ` `2 •' " ' ° and 27% in the teaching load in the Senior High School, These Q O cl cy H _ - �; nl O o figures show that the teaching load in the two high schools has been materially increased. 541 542 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The depression has brought forth many demands, in the interest of economy, to eliminate the newer educational sub- jects. It is often assumed that these newer subjects are more expensive. At this point one should call attention to the fact that the salary cost of teaching these newer subjects need be no greater than the salary cost of the older subjects which they replace, and may even be less, in many cases. Often it alight seem feasible to increase the average num- ber of pupils per teacher. This is often impossible because of location and organization, Schools in East Lexington and North Lexington cannot greatly aid each other, unless child- ren are continually being shifted from school to school. The elementary, Junior High or Senior high Schools cannot ma- terially relieve each other. A small class in Advanced Mathe- matics or Latin cannot be combined with small classes in a dif- ferent subject or grade. 531j1r1:T1,S 2 ^2 .11i - ▪ '2 .-1.1 V} H dj 11 W --1 H 00 L] rl GO s3lon4laa.L 1:' 92 Ir: 2 T N 2 71 00 -,..1rl ,� '-i - •--1 .--i - ,--1 ci r-1 GV O GO O ct r- N Saue?t•S ▪ ci c o = cv r= 40. eC L L Lc In O' f C+ GO 1- 0 b3 N -1 N GV O .^ 01 r o 00 00 r�J L- 1P M J] IP 01 .74 9 a lo]luoD MlouaJ N M M N M - N RE -ADJUSTMENT OF NEW PUPILS It is of interest and value to mention the change in our school enrollment each year caused by new families moving into Lexington. Inuring the yearly period from October, 1.931 to October, 1935 a total of 190 pupils or nearly S% of our school popula- tion entered our schools for the first time. These pupils were distributee] in the different schools as follows: Elementary schools 110, Junior High School Baa and Senior High School 27. It is fair to assume that this figure represents an average change in our school population for past years. Different school standards and different age requirements for entrance in other schools tend to create problems of ad- justment for pupils entering our schools and adjustments for teachers and principals to meet. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 543 From observations of our children entering other schools and by tests of pupils entering our system, we are lead to be- lieve that our standards of accomplishment measure favor- ably with those of similar communities. Even if a child is able mentally, changing schools tends to make his progress more difficult. To help these pupils in their re -adjustment, a great deal of time and individual attention are given them by their teachers. IMPROVEMENT AND APPRAISAL OF SCHOOL WORK The task of improving instruction is the major function of supervision. Much time and thought are given by the Prin- cipals and Superintendent to this responsibility. Such duties are carried out in general along the following lines: 1. Observation of classroom teaching with fol- low-up conferences with individual teachers. o. Planning .Ind conducting group conferences. 3. Organizing and revising courses of study. 4. Furnishing professional reading of various kinds. .i. Proper interpretation and use of tests. G. Planning remedial work on basis of testing. These activities are selected and adapted to gleet partic- ular situations as they arise. The aim in all this work is to establish a friendly cooperative spirit in promoting higher standards of school instruction. CORRELATION OF SCHOOL WORK. The articulation of courses and teaching methods in the different schools is essential. if the best results are to be ob- tained. Several attempts have been made to secure closer co- ordination in these 1-wo matters between the teachers of the elementary schools and the Junior high School, and between the Junior Iligh School and Senior Tligh School. Frequent meetings of teachers of the different elementary schools are held to discuss the correlation of the work of their various grades. Several group meetings of the Junior and 544 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Senior High School teachers have been held where the different school subjects have been studied to bring about a closer cor- relation. These meetings have been attended by representatives from the elementary schools. Such group discussions help teachers to become better ac- quainted with the subject matter taught and methods of in- struction used in other grades and in other school subjects. ft is necessary that teachers and pupils both become more aware of the interdependence of the subject matter taught in the entire school curriculum if our results are to be the most worthwhile. PROGRESS IN SCHOOL WORK Elementary Schools The new Course of Study in English for the elementary schools has been in use during the past year. Many evidences, we believe, show improved results in this work. A new improved series of spelling books was introduced at the beginning of school in September. Additional supplementary materials are being purchased as fast as possible. No single teyt can give sufficient material for any subject. Such supplementary aids are necessary if the best results are to be secured. Our Course of Study in the Social Studies for the prim- ary grades is being revised in different schools. The cooperative group plan for the upper elementary grades is being used during the present year in one school. The aim of this plan is to show closer correlation of the dif- ferent school subjects and a better understanding of each child and his work. Various forms of visual education are being used. These visual aids are one of the most effective adjuncts of classroom instruction. The need of providing special instruction for pu- pils with special reading difficulties was discussed in our An- nual Report Iast year. Such a class is now being maintained for pupils of the elementary grades. REPORT OF THE SCHOOI. DEPARTMENT 545 Junior High School (From Report of Junior High School Principal) Mathematics The courses of study in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades have been revised to conform with the changing conception in regard to what Mathematics should be taught at the different age levels_ The course in General Mathematics in the ninth grade has been very much broadened to include more inform- ation of a practical value. English The entire Course of Study in English has been rewritten by a committee of English teachers. Fundamentally, the new course is very similar to what has been offered in the past. The principal change has been one of emphasis. More time is now given to developing a skill in oral English and its correct usu- age. A change has been made in the type of literature offered. Children are not restricted wholly to reading the classics, but are encouraged to read widely other worthwhile and pos- sibly more interesting (to them) types of literature. Social Studies Within the past three years two important changes have been made in the Social Studies course. As outlined in a prev- ious report, the Ancient History in the ninth grade has been replaced by a more inclusive course dealing with present day government as well as past history. The other change has been in the seventh grade. The courses in Geography and History have Leen so combined that the pupils may have the same teacher in both subjects. Health As reported previously, a complete change has been made in our provisions for teaching seventh grade Health. The course now meets three days a week and is devoted entirely to a. study of the problems of community health and the develop- ment of proper personal health habits. Mechanical Drawing Mechanical Drawing for ninth grade boys has been added to the curriculum. This class meets two periods a week. .548 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Fewer Seventh Grade Teachers Progress has been made in adapting the work of the seventh grade so that the change between elementary school and Junior High School is not too abrupt. The number of un- supervised study periods has been. reduced. A more important change has been the combining of similar subjects under the same teacher so that seventh grade pupils will not have to ad- just themselves to different teachers in the major subjects. More Supervised Study In spite of the necessity of changing our schedule on ac- count of crowded conditions, we have tried to continue our emphasis on supervised study. Each class period is definitely organized so that a part of the period is given over to the preparation of the next day's lesson, under the supervision of the teacher in that subject. This is one of the most worth- while activities which the school can undertake. It develops in pupils the ability to intelligently approach the preparation of their lessons and trains then_ in the art of shady. Some homework is necessary in. order to complete the re- clnirerments of the several courses. homework gives an excel- lent opportunity for boys a.nd girls to learn how to study in- dependently. With the cooperation of parents it can develop a very worthwhile and far-reaching habit—that of devoting a definite hour during the day for reading and study. A planned hour in the day, regularly observed, takes away the drudgery of homework a nd provides a period for much worthwhile read- ing. Intramural Athletics (includes Senior High School) Our schools are well advanced in their emphasis on in- tramural athletics. Under the capable direction of the heads of the Physical Education Department, provision has been made so that any boy or girl may participate in some form of sport or recreation. The cooperation of the men teachers, other than the regularly appointed coaches, in devoting afternoons to the supervision of some form of athletics, has made this ex- tensive program possible. The following table shows the high percentage of pupils participating. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 547 Jr. High Sr. High Soccer Bali 210 150 Football 35 40 Field Hockey 97 53 Swimming 43 Basketball 200 175 Baseball 80 40 Track 140 45 Tennis 30 40 Senior High School (Froin Report of Senior High School Principal) Visual Education When one learns from Reading tests that a large number of pupils are unable to read as well as Senior High School pu- pils should read, one realizes that the "bookish" type of in- struction is not the only type that should be used. Another way to learn is through visual education. This involves all types of pictures and charts and it has been used to some ex- tent in all schools. There is an opportunity to extend this a great deal, however, and it has seemed to us necessary to do so. One form of visual education which we are trying for the first time has been the use of moving pictures related to the classroom subjects. We have purchased a small projector which can be used in any- classroom with the curtains drawn. Films are available from different sources, many of them free or costing only a small fee plus the transportation charges. In order to give this type of instruction a fair trial we have made our plans for the year scheduling about 160 films in Economic Geography, Science and in connection with the health program of Physical Education. This is not merely entertainment. It is real instruction. Pupils take notes and make reports, or take tests, to show what they learn. -We real- ize that the use of films will require continued trial and in- vestigation to get the best results. Standard Tests Standard tests are used at the completion of different units of work to check the pupils' achievement and to show them how they compare with others who have taken the sante test. We have been using such tests in Sciences and Mathematics and 548 TOWN OF LEXINGTON have found thein helpful in showing how well we are doing our work. Our results have compared favorably with the stand- ards given. Tests in other subjects are being perfected and some will probably be used in the future. Silent Reading Since the greater part of school work requires reading from textbooks and reference books, pupils' ability to read has a considerable effect on the results they obtain from studying. A test of their reading ability gives a better indication of their ability to do school work than a test of i.heir intelligence, be- cause it treasures both their intelligence and their skill in reading. I'or this reason we have given reading tests the last few years to find out what we should expect pupils to he able to do in school, and through the year we have tried to improve reading ability by drill in each class. The tests which we have used show ]tow well a pupil can understand the meaning of words, sentences, paragraphs, how to locate information by use of index or key wordy and the rate of reading. They have shown the great i1ifi'et epees in the ability of pupils to understand what they read. In the junior class, for example. a. largr' number have superior reading abil- ity (39°l, above college freshman level) and some are hand- icapped by lack of reading ability (1O i below 9111 grade level). Similar differences in ability to read were shown iii the scores of the other classes. The results of these tests have been explained to each pupil so that he may know how well he reads and what his weak- nesses are. Our eiforis to improve reading have been system- ized this year through the use of drill exercises once a week in each class. Pupils keep their own records and each is try- ing to improve his own standing. The teachers know what to expect from each pupil and can vary their work to fit each case. Homework and Extra Help The question of how much homework a pupil should do is always with us. There are some ptillils who very conseienti• onsly spend several hours a day studying at home and are satisfied with nothing less than near perfection in all their sub- jects. There are others who do no homework at al]. Often those who are most able do the most homework, and those who are Itr PORT OF THE SCHOOL. ])EPARTMT1NT' rii49 less ab]c do no homework, The amount of study needed de- pends 011 how rapidly he can accomplish a satisfactory result. This same wide difference in the amount of effort pupils put into their school work has existed throughout their school course. While they show a wide range of achievement in the sixth grade, the differences in achievement are much greater by the time they reach the twelfth grade. Teachers are in their rooms after school daily to assist those who treed assistance, but in spite of all the teachers and parents try to do, the real value of education only coiues when a pupil himself takes an interest hi ;nut tries to do his school work. Preparation for Higher Education A year ago I lie t.ite 1)oparlment of Education made an in- vestigation to see what those who graduated in ,lune, 11134 were doing. When. the results were available, we had a good oppor- tunity to compare our graduates with all in the State. It was interesting to note that 50% of our Class of 111;1-1 continued their education the following year in some college or school, as compared with 31.2% fee the Slate. Among this number, 20% of our pupils were in colleges, as compared with 11 % for the State. Since many do not enter college the year following the completion of their High school course, this proportion in- creased later. Of the previous four classes 29',4--, 23%, 24':y stud 31c.,4- went to college respectively. They entered about twenty- five different: colleges. Not all, but a large proportion of these pupils, have remained to complete their full college course. it has been customary to judge the success of high school preparation for college from the results of College Board Ex- aminations. But these examinations do not show how well the class, as a whole, is prepared since only a small number take them. The. greater part of our graduates, who are now in col- lege, entered without taking any evanrinations, because their school records were accepted by the different colleges they en- tered. Those who enter certain colleges are required to take College hoards. Some who cannot be certified take examina- tions. One way to learn Trow is to talk with those who their preparation fins been well we prepare pupils for college are in college. Many report that better than others in their classes, 550 TOWN OF LEXINGTON that they have been put in the more advance classes in certain subjects, and that they have won scholarships by competition with others. For the last live years graduates have been on the dean's List at M. I. T. and others have been honored for their good scholarship elsewhere. This aright be taken as evi- dence that our school work is being done satisfactorily. CONCLUSION This report has attempted to explain briefly some facts concerning the operation of our schools which are of greatest value and interest. While any report of this nature deals largely with the ac- complishments of the past and with the present, it must look to the future. No successful school system can live from "hand to mouth." In modern civilization life is a series of more or less difficult choices. No scheme of education can foresee all the important choices of the coming years and completely equip the child to meet each situation. Our obligation is to try to furnish the next generation with certain fundamentals of knowledge and character, so that they can better make their way and fulfill their mission in a changing society. Many- outside agencies have been of great assistance in carrying on our program. Mention should especially be made of such agencies as the I}ental Clinic, Posture Clinic, and the Public libraries. The line work of the various P. T. A. groups has been invaluable in bringing the hone and school together in their common aims. "tie )night name many other organiza- tions, town departments and individuals to whom we feel most appreciative for help and advice. This report would not he complete without reference to the personnel of our teaching force. Never lras the preparation and training of our new teachers been as thorough and of as high qualify as now. Many of our regular teachers have been or are enrolled in various educational courses. Some have used their vacations for travel and study. Such activities cannot but better fit them for their work. Our teachers are earnestly striving to the best of their abilities to offer a high type of ser- vice to the children of Lexington. I wish to thank them and the other school employees for their fine cooperation during the past year. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 551 To the School Committee I am deeply indebted. Your ef- forts and support in the best interests of the schools have been appreciated. Respectfully submitted, January 15, 1936. THOMAS S. G1t1NDLE HEALTH DEPARTMENT School Physicians The duties of tate School Physicians are hi general as fol- lows: Dr. Barnes is in charge of the health work in the Adams School, Hancock School, Munroe School and of the boys in the junior High School and Senior High School. He examines all boys who are candidates for the various athletic teams and has been present at all home football games the past season to render first aid treatment. Dr. Kendrick is in charge of the health work in the Frank- lin School, Parker School and of the girls of the Junior High School and Senior Niger Schools. She examines all girls who are candidates for the various athletic teams. feet. The following sections are taken from their reports. Total number of school children examined to date 2,559 Number of examinations by Dr. Barnes 1,495 Number of examinations by Dr. Kendrick 1,064 Thirty-nine per cent of the children or 998 had some de - Defects and Corrections Poor Nutrition Defective Skin " Glands of Neck Heart Lung Feet Tonsils and Adenoids (No. corrected since 1.934-140) Teeth (No, corrected 429) 36 35 450 63 2 155 241 586 552 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Diphtheria Immunizations No. who received 3 doses of Toxoid 136 No. who received less than 3 doses 10 00 these 116 were school children -30 pre-school The inspection of the sanitary- conditions of the various school buildings has been made and reports submitted as re- quired. Because of the frequent occurrence of scarlet fever at dif- ferent schools, much more time than usual has been given to daily examinations and inspections. Often children are sent to school with supposed colds or other ailments that often spread to other pupils. We urge parents not to send children to school when they have symptoms of any contagious nature. School Nurse The health work has continued to function along the same lines as other years with only a few slight changes. The most outstanding event was the County School Clinic which con- cerns itself primarily with the early detection and prevention of tuberculosis in children. The tuberculin test was given to 321 pupils from the seventh, ninth and eleventh grades. Of those tested 76 re -acted to the test and were x-rayed, From the result of the x-ray 27 were given physical examinations with the parent present. This Clinic will visit our schools each year. We hope parents realize what a fine opportunity this Clinic offers them in detecting this disease. After the eye tests were given in the different schools, an eye clinic was held at the Adams School. Twenty children from all the schools, attended.. By holding the clinic at school a great deal of time and Loss of school work are saved. Ear tests, with the audiometer, were given to all pupils including Senior and Junior High Schools. There were 62 pu- pils found with some degree of deafness. About 34 have been under treatlneut or have had their tonsils removed to improve their hearing. Two pupils are taking lip reading. In April the younger children were immunized against diphtheria. Toxoid was used for the first time under the rec- ommendation of the State l.lealth Department. There were 30 REPORT OF TIIE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 553 pre-school and 116 school children immunized. To Lexington diphtheria has become an almost unheard of disease. Before 1927 when we started to immunize it was quite common. In all our school work we try to prevent disease rather than cure it. As the nurse visits the classroom she is looking for well, healthy pupils, teaching them to be proud of good health and to keep themselves and their classroom clean with good fresh air. In this matter we dwell upon health not sick- ness. For this same reason. the nurse does not wear a uniform while doing school 11 U rsing. Child Health Day was observed in all the schools during May. Many defects had been corrected and 82% of the pupil: in the elementary schools received dental certificates. There were .14 rooms with 100%. IIaving worked for dental certif- icates for so many years we now find that many of the child- ren have their work completed in one visit to the clinic. The Summer -Bound -Up of pre-school children was car- ried on during May. A large percentage of the children re- ceived their physical examination and had all 4lefeets corrected before entering school. A child in good health is able to keep better attendance and so accomplish more work, The phi; sieai examinations for 19:;.1 have been givens by the School Physicians to all pupils. These examinations are of the greatest value to the schools. In the Senior and Junior High Schools the Physical Directors know how muds exercise is safe for each child. In the lower grades the classroom teacher knows about how much to expect from each child from a physicalstandpoint. Notice is sent home of any defects found, The \arse stakes home visits as a follow-up for the correction of defects. Each morning, at the opening of school, the Nurse is at the Senior and Junior High Schools to admit all pupils that have been absent on account of sickness. All elementary schools are also visited daily. Any suspicions cases are referred to the School Physicians. The regular routine work of the Nurse has continued to be that of visiting, inspecting the pupils for symptoms of con- tagion, cleanliness, sanitation of classrooms, assisting the School Physicians with examinations, giving the audiometer 554 TOWN OF LEXINGTON tests for hearing, re -testing those with eye defects and assist- ing at the Dental Clinic and all other school clinics. Talks were given in classrooms to groups of teachers and to Parent- Teacher Associations. There were 654 home visits made. German measles swept New England this year and Lexing- ton, like every other town, had its share. A sharp rise in scarlet fever cases this pass: year has kept both School Physicians and Nurse busy. Daily morning inspections of pupils and exclu- sions have helped to some degree to keep it in check. If parents would be more careful to inspect their children before sending then to school, we would have fewer cases. We hope that the State Department of Public Health will soon be able to offer us an immunization program to stamp out scarlet fever as it has diphtheria. Free milk has been given in the schools to underprivileged children. Tn many of our families, where there are small child- ren, the school child gets very little milk at home. Clothing has been given to families that are not receiving town help, but are Iiving on a very small income. In conclusion T wish to thank the Lexington Public Health Association, the Junior Red Cross and the Parent-Teacher As- sociations for their cooperation and financial aid during the past year. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 555 TEACHERS' RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND AbPOINTMENTS-1935 Resignations Name School Marion Strode Senior High School Harold 13. Goeres Junior High School Hazel Luce Junior High School Alice B. Crowe Senior and Junior High Schools Marion Willis Household Arts Helen Henderson Adams School Margaret Kimball Adams School Clara A. Anderson, Leave of absenceAdams School Helen Foye I+ranklin School Gertrude Keyes Hancock School Grace Kiltoile Munroe School Alice Read Munroe School Mary A. Sullivan Munroe School Transfers Elizabeth Barnes from Grade III, Adams School, to Class Difficulties at Adams School. in Reading Katherine Hoclgdon from Building Assistant to regular teacher at Adams School. Alice Lindstrom from Building Assistant to regular teacher at Frank- lin School, Name John A. Ricker, Jr, Lucille Sutton New Teachers tick poi Senior High School Scnicr High School Robert N. Perry Junior High School Junior High School enior and Junior High Schools Household Arts Adams School Barbara M. Brown Adams School Marjorie Moody Adams School Jean Butters, Building Assistant Franklin School Caroline Feindel, Building AsstHancock School Dorothy Nickerson Hancock School Dorothea M. Salman Arnold E, Nichols Virginia N. Rhoades Olga Anderson Mary M. Kinneen Hazel Jean Wilder Mary L, Zapenas Munroe School Munroe School Munroe School 556 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRIZES -1935 Senior High School Robert P. Clapp Oral Essay Prize Edna J. Miller Robert P. Clapp Written Essay Prize Da."id F. Long George O. Smith Essay Prizes 1. James M. Burns 2. Edward P. Nichols Hallie 0, Blake Prizes John J. Kelly Edna J. Miller Washington and Franklin Medal James M. Burns American Legion Medals kndrew C. Bierenbroodspot Marion P. Stewart Elsa W. Regestein Awards 0. Wesley Boyce Edna J. Miller Helen M. Michelson William J. Endres Senior High Charles Edward French Scholarship Medals School 1. Edna J. Miller 2. Olive F, Dutton 3. Josephine H. Rhones Junior High School Adams School 1. 2. 3. 1 Margaret Wilson 2. Mary Lowe 3. Barbara Bond Fra.uklin School 1. 2. 3. Hancock School 1 2. 3. Munroe School 1. 2. 3. Parker School 1. 2. 3. Putnam Prize Hancock School Natalie Hayward Lincoln G1ush Ernest Cutter, Jr. Martha Peirce Stanley Johnson William Kearns Jean Reed Shaffer Spencer Doan Johnson Tie: Gertrude Duncklee Marjorie Evelyn Fitch Newcomb Green Paul Smith Patricia Walker Barbara Bennett Verne B. La Porte Arthur 13. Jellis Jean heed Shaffer REPORT OF THE SCIHOOL DEPARTMENT 557 658 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT BY COURSES Commercial Subjects October, 1935 Bookkeeping 1 9 16 2 27 Stenography 3 43 27 4 74 Collc,ee ,--13usiness�� Practical Arts Typewriting 6 133 60 48 6 247 Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Totar Clerical Training 3 100 2 3 105 Sophomore 57 44 101 41 76 117 30 8 38 256 Business Principles 4 116 116 Junior 41 44 85 39 28 77 30 14 44 206 Non -Academic Subjects Senior 46 34 79 30 39 69 22 13 35 183 Foods 3 20 15 11 46 Post Graduate 7 5 12 2 4 6 .... 1 1 19 Clothing 2 8 14 16 33 w– -- Home Management 2 8 14 9 31 Total 150 127 277 112 157 269 82 36 118 664 Manual Training and Mechanical Draw. 3 32 31 17 2 82 Freehand Drawing 1 7 14 6 1 28 Chorus 5 54 56 37 147 DISTRIBUTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS Orchestra 1 7 12 4 23 BY SUBJECTS Band 1 5 8 6 19 Number of Pupils m P5. Subject w m °' cc c ti 7 O N 3 English 24 256 206 184 6 652 Languages French 9 103 79 46 8 236 Latin 4 56 28 20 1 1135 Social Studies World History 5 67 57 124 American History 8 39 184 4 227 Modern History 1 30 1 31 Survey of Early History 1 25 25 Survey of Modern Hi_tory 1 18 13 American ProbleaLs (1 year) 2 60 3 63: American, Problems (1 year) 1 23 23. Law (1,, year) 1 31 31 Economic Geography 4 106 2 4 112- Mathematics 12- Matlielnatics Plane Geometry 4 91 9 2 2 104 Algebra I 1 15 3 1 3 22 Algebra II 2 51 5 4 60 Solid Geometry- and Trigonometry .....,1 8 2 10, Sciences General Chemistry (1 year) 2 42 1 43: Practical Physio (1 year) 2 52 1 53 College Physics—Laboratory 1 22 2 24 College Chemistry—Laboratory 2 46 3 3 52 Chemistry and Physics (1/2 year each) 1 25 5 30 Biology 7 176 4 12 1 193 Gym 12 250 196 SS 534 Total number 131 1535 1211 949 60 3755 ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October, 1935 Boys Girls Total Senior High School 344 320 664 Junior High School 282 313 595 Adams School 204 181 385 Franklin School 129 117 246 Hancock School 118 113 231. Munroe School 105 117 222 Parker School 131 106 237 Totals 1313 1267 2580 VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT -1935 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 559 21111 Uis,1 dotl a ultlo�lh reolliJaia Sa;uadau;) ellgatuolny Boston Trade Waltham Vocational 560 TOWN OF LEXING FON oa MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education School Year Ending June 20, 1935) Elem. Jr. High Sr. High Total Boys 691 301 333 1325 Girls 663 315 311 1289 Total 1354 616 644 2614 Non - Resident Pupils (including State and City Wards) who attended the schools for not less than halt the school year 20 42 175 227 Aggregate Attendance 216,644 100,962 103,871 421,477 Average Daily Attendance 1,192 560 577 2,329 Average Number of Days the Public Schools were in Ses- sion 177 130 1.80 180 Average Membership 1,321 598 614 2,533 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 561 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1935 Gertrude Ida Armstrong Abraham ]3alanoff Florilla Ellen Bean Walter E. Beatteay Mary Dorothy Bedford Richard Bond Bennett Austin Carman Berry Benedict Walter Bertini Robinson r.. Bidwell, 2nd Andrew C. Bierenhroodspot Anne Kingston Blakely John Raymond Blizzard 'Wiliam Bluestein G. Wesley Boyce Anita Winifred Brander Robert John Breslin Ruth Frances Browne Marguerite Rangfried Bryn Irene Isabelle Bumps James MacGregor Burns Priscilla Batters Charles W. Cambridge Jean Caroline Cameron Edward K. Carr, Jr. Mary E. Carr Mary C. Carroll Anthony J. Chaves Margaret Christenson Helen Russell Cilley P. Helen Clare Ruth Doris Coates Lillian Jeanette Commers Carl Condon Joseph A. Connolly Richard Vincent Connorton Margaret Fox Coryell Thomas J. Costello John Edward Cotter Emily Compton Coursault Clarence R. Crawford Amedio Cuccinello John J. Cupp John F. Dailey Irene Dalrymple Priscilla Gill Davis Freda Queenie May DesChamps Nellie DesChamps Albert J. DeVincent Mary Louelia Dickerrnan Elizabeth Marion Dobbins Virginia May Dooley George H. Doughty, Jr. Dorothy Drury Joseph M. Duffy Olive French Dutton Hubert P. Dwyer Eleanor Frances Emerson William Joseph Endres Bradbury Esau James Francis Fallon Robert Earle Farnham Elizabeth J. Fitzgerald Paul Willis Franks Elinor Fuller Jerome F. Garrity John S. Gibson Edith Josephine Goodwin Elizabeth M. Graham Everett Girard Graham Robert N. Grant Hobert H. Gray, Jr. Bartlett Green Sally Agatha Griffin Madeline Louise Hall Francis Newell Hamblin Lillian W. Hammond Barbara Harding Ruth Catherine Hayes Lawronce .Lames Hayward Rita B. Healey Olive Elizabeth Hinchey Virginia Crafts Horton Ruth L. Hossfield William F. Ilowland Clifford G. Hunt Donald K. Irwin 562 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Ruth Evelyne Johansen Carl Edward JOhneOn Florence Isabelle Keegan Thomas F. Keegan Eleanor Margaret Kelley Helen Rita Kelley Mary Elizebeth Kelley John J. Kelly John H. Kennedy Edmund S. Lamont Joseph R. Leary Margorie Alice Leonard Daniel Bell Lewis, Jr. Ida A. Litchfield David F. Long Mary Jane Longleway Edward T. MacGilvray Arlene Veronica Maloney Frank R. Manley Laura Louise Marshall E. Louise Martin Emil William Martin, Jr. Robert Francis Mc Anaul James E. McCarthy, Jr. Edward J. McDonnell June McLalan Marie Frances McLaughlin Lawrence Arthur McNamara Jean Meady Robert Douglas Melanson He'en Madeline Michelson Edna Jeannette Miller Douglas D. Milne Virginia Ann Moen Betty Moody Harold D. Morgan Frederick L. Murphy Joseph Hubert Murray Ethel L. Nash Margaret A_ Neville John J. Nevins Edward Payson Nichols Dominic Niel Phyllis Nickerson William O'Leary Rolf Olsen Marjorie Ruth Osborne Dominick Palmeri Luella A. Petrie Nathalie Plastridge Josephine Jean Poleo Dorothy Ellen Price Richard Readel Harold Victor Reed Alice Madeline Reeves Josephine H. Rhones Miriam Charlotte Rohwedder Robert W. Samuelson Sammy Santosuosso Pauline Sargent Rita M. Saunders Florence Phillis Salprone Fran, es Grace Seipione John G. Seaver, Jr. Ann Sennonian Constance Smith Kenneth M. Smith Beverly Stevens Marion P. Stewart John J. St.ygles lilary Elizabeth Talcott Virginia Brown Tarbell Stan'ey Ruston Tehbetts Richard W. Thompson Charles A. Tracy Robert P. Trask, Jr. Mary E. Tupper Leroy William Twombly Edward L. Tyler, Jr. James A. Vaughn Joseph Venuti Louise J. Verville Albert G. Vigneau Edna E. Waite Frank E. Waldorf Marguerite V. Walsh Frank E. Walton Brooks Webster Marjorie A. Wheeler Frank Craig White Ethel Mae Willson Lamina Metcalfe Wilson Harriet Wino Dorothy D. Young December 31, 1935 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 563 564 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 0.1 0100m1.-[01 CO w 00 13 00 r- O 0 w •-i m .; .o c a o H M ca Z ��N��m o 0- c 00 � a E ▪ 0. 0- g z 00 o Oo 0-- O 00 01 00 Cn m <11 in W 00 Gil 0.1 N 00 N ea 0- 69- , -I .00 15 N N M H 1A 00 .cM yi N N LO M H N CO [- 1-11 to P 00 co C+3 00 00 0 • • 00 0- 0-- •0 N N ▪ M N .N N CM M 00 43 Y. 4 CM C Z � q 00 1.33 F g -43 o C cc or, t co 00 'd+ .M 01 y N 00 CO oo r -I N CJ CO 0 REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Number of Rome Calla 326 00 O Vt M OC ti a 00 O 0- 0= 0 --f c 0 =J 00 I G0 00 O H G3 ce w I O W N O N O M Le; 00 1934 Forward Grand Totals Number of Truants 64 There was one court case which had been carried over from last year. INL)EX INDEX 565 Animal Inspector, Report of 361 Appeals, Report of Board of 184 Appointed Officers 11 Appropriation Committee, Reports of 38, 101, 123, 348 Assessors, Report of Board of 186 Births 162 Building Inspector, Report of 189 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 359 Librarian, Report of 355 Trea.suier, Report of 353 Trustees, Report of 350 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 190 Committees Appointed 15 Deaths 167 Dental Clinic. Report of 192 Director of Accounts, Report of 194, 242 Engineer, Report of 269 Fire Engineer, Report. of 274 Forest Warden, Report of 277 Health Inspector, Report of 278 Health Officer, Report of 280 Highway Division, Report of 282 Increased High School Accommodations, Report of Committees94 Jurors, List of Lectures, Report of Committee 00 267 290 Marriages 171 Massachusetts Special Highway Fund, Report of 371 Milk Inspector, Report of 291 Park Division, Report of 293 Planning Board, Reports of 114, 303 566 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Plumbing Inspector, Report of 305 Police Department, Report of 306 Posture Clinic, Report of 309 Public Welfare, Report of 311 Public Wcrks, Report of Superintendent of 373 Highway Division, Report of 282 Park Diviion, Report of 293 Water and Sewer Divisions, Report of 329 School Committee Report to Voters 145 School Department 523 (See page 567 for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures 315 Selectmen, Report of 178 Shade Trees and Moth Department, Report of 317 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 319 Soldiers' Relief, Report of Agent of 320 Tax Collector, Report of 363 Tax Title Accomit, Report of 370 Town Accountant, Report of 381 (See page 568 for detailed index) Town Clerk, Report of 160 Births 162 Deaths 167 Marriages 171 Town Counsel, Report of 324 Town Meeting Members 4 Town Officers 3 Town Physician, Report of 322 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 4, 1935 17 Annual Town Meeting, March 4, 1935 26 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 4, March 18, 1935 34 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Prceinct 2, March 18, 1955 36 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 18, 1935 38 Appropriation Committee, Report of 38 Warrant for Town Meeting, April 29, 1935 83 Special Town Meeting, April 29, 1935 86 Warrant for Town Meeting, July 22, 1935 87 Special Town Meeting, July 22, 1935 93 Report of Committee on Increased High School Accommoda- tions 94 Report of Appropriation Committee 101 Report of Planning Board 114 INDEX 56' 565 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Warrant for Town Meeting, October 21, 1935 119 Senior High School, Report of 547 Special Town Meeting, October 21, 1935 122 Statement by School Committee 52+3 Report of Appropriation Committee 123 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 537 Warrant for Special Town Election, November 18, 1935 135 Special Election, November 18, 1935 141 Teachers Resignations Transfers and Appointments 555 Adjourned Special Town Meeting', December 2, 1935 145 Vocational School Enrollment 559 Report of School Committee to Voters 145 Report of Appropriation Ceinmittee 143 Amendment to Zoning By -Law 157 INDEX TO ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Town Treasurer 363 Massachusetts Special Highway Fund, Report of 371 Abatement of Taxes: Tax Title Account, Report of 370 Old Age Assistance 1933 496 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1935, Report of 340 Overlay 1930 495 Trustees of the Public Trusts, Report of 342 Overlay 1931 495 Overlay 1932 495 Water and Sewed Divisions, Report of 329 Overlay 1933 495 Wire Inspector, Report of 351 Overlay 1934 496 Zoning By -Law, Amendment to 157 Overlay 1935 496 Accounting Department 426 Administration of 'frust Funds 426 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Animal Inspection 436 Appraisal of Town Property 427 Attendance Officer, Report of 564 Appropriation Committee 427 Caretakers of Buildings and Grounds 538 Assessors' Department 477 Cost per pupli 541 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 996 Distribution of Senior High School Pupils by Subjects 557 Balance Sheet: Deferred Revenue Accounts 404 Elementary Schools, Report of 544 General 399 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 958 Property Account 412 Extracts from the Report of the School Physician and the School Town Debt 405 Nurse 551, Trust Accounts 419 Financial Statement 578 Board of Appeals 423 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 516 Junior High School, Report of 549 Bridge Construction Sherman Street 429 Lexington Parent-Teacher Association 531 Building Inspection ... 429 Membership Attendance 560 Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe 423 Prizes 550 Westview 4311 Roster of Teachers 533 Collector Tax and Town --Analysis of Accounts 508 Collector's Department 431 School Committee, Report of 525 Collector's Department—Binding Records 431 School Committee Organization 530 Cottage Farm Bridge Tax 497 School Savings 563 Senior High School Enrollment by Courses 557 Dental Clinic -1934 Bills 432 Senior High School Graduating Class 561 Dental CIinic 432 INDEX Dog Clinic Dog Officers Drain Construction: Hancock Street Haskell, Lowell Streets Mill Brook Dumps and Ashes 569 432 433 433 and Westminster Avenues 434 4:34 Elections and Registrations Engineering Department Excess and Deficiency Expenditures (Summary) : Agency Charities and Soldiers' Benefits General Government Health and Sanitation Highways Interest and Maturing Debt Protection Persons and Property Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries Recreation and Unclassified Refunds Schools and Libraries Transfers Trust and Investment Fire Alarm Boxes Fire Department Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Forest Fires Garbage Collection Health Department -1933 Dills Health Department Highway Construction: Blake Road Eaton Road Farinerest Avenue Fletcher Avenue Gleason Road No. 1 Gleason Road No. 2 Kendall Road Lincoln Street Pleasant Street Pleasant and Watertown Streets Valley Road Waltham Street 435 436 436 5116 396 395 393 393 394 396 393 895 395 397 395 397 396 437 437 438 439 440 440 444) 441 441 441 442 442 443 443 443 444 445 4443 500 570 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Highway Department Equipment 446 Highway Maintenance -1934 Bills 446 Highway Maintenance 447 Highway Tax (Special) 497 Hydrant Rentals 448 Insect Suppression Insurance Interest on Debt Law Department 148 449 443 450 Libraries—Cary Memorial and Branch 450 Maturing Debt .. Memorial Day Metropolitan Water Tax Middlesex County Tax Middlesex County 'Tuberculosis Hospital Tax Military .Aid 452 452 •497 487 457 453 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 498 Old Age Assistance 457 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 454 Overlay Reserve Fund a04 Parks and Playgrounds -1934 Bills 464 Parks and Playgrounds 454 Park Departrnent: Purchase at Land 456 Skating Area—Center Playground 454; Patriots' Day 4543 Pensions: Fire Department 457 Police Department 457 Permanent Memorial Committee 457 Perpetual Care Fund Income Accounts: Colonial Cemetery .. 499 Munroe Cemetery 499 Westview Cemetery 499 Planning Board 458 Plumbing Inspection 458 Police Department -1934 Bills 458 Police Department 459 Posture Clinic 460 Printing and Publishing Revised Town Ey-Laws 460 Public Welfare -1954 Overdraft 460 INDEX Public Welfare Public Works Building Public Works: Labor and Material—Relief of Unemployed Citizens 463 464 463 465 466 466 571 461 462 Labor, Materials and Expenses Labor, Materials and Expenses—E. R. A. Projects Labor, Materials and Expenses—W. P. A. Projects Purchase of Crawler Crane Superintendent's Office Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investment Cemeteries Departmental General Revenues—Taxes, etc. Indebtedness Interest Public Service Enterprises Refunds and Transfers Special Assessments and Privileges Reserve Fund .. Revenue Account School Maintenance 390 389 385 383 390 389 388 390 384 466 504 467 School Department—Out-of-State Travel 469 Selectmen's Department 439 Sewer Assessment Fund 502 Sewer Construction: Blake Avenue 470 Bow Street, Cliffe and Theresa Avenues 471 Pinewood Road—Belfry Terrace 471 Robbins and Plymouth Roads . 472 Sundry Streets 472 Sundry Streets 473 Taft and Tarbell Avenues and Cherry and Cary Street 473 Trunk Line—P. W. A. Project 2066 474 Trunk Line—Outside P. W. A. Project 474 Sewer Maintenance - 476 Sewer Department—Trunk Line Repairs 475 Sewer Department Stock 476 Shade Trees 477 Sidewalk Construction 477 Slaughtering Inspection 478 Snow Removal -1934 Bills 478 Snow Removal 478 572 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Soldiers' Burials 479 Soldiers' Relief -1934 Overdraft 479 Soldiers' Relief 479 State Aid 480 State Parks and Reservations Tax 498 State Tax 498 Street Lights 480 Street Signs 480 Survey Drainage Areas 481 Tax to County 497 Taxes to State: Auditing Municipal Account 490 Cottage Farm Bridge 497 Flighway (Alewife Brook Parkway Extension) 497 Metropolitan Water 497 North Metropolitan. Sewer 498 State Parks and Reservations 499 State Tax 498 Tax Titles 501) Town Clerk's Department 481 Town Offiees and Cary Memorial. Building -1934 Bills 482 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 482 Town Physician 483 Town Report 483 Traffic Regulation and Control 483 Treasurer's Department 484 Unclassified 484 Vital Statistics 485 Water Assessment Fund 502 Water Construction: Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street 485 Pinewood and Summit Roads 486 Pleasant and Blossom Streets and Others 487 Sundry Streets 487 Robbins, Plymouth, Pineknoll Roads, and Chase Avenue 488 Standpipe --P. W. A. Project No. 2263 488 Standpipe— Outside P. W. A. Project 489 Taft Avenue—Cherry and Cary Streets 483 Water Department: Available Surplus 5(12 Out -of -State Travel 492 Stock 493 INDEX 573 Water Maintenance -1934 Bills 496 Water Maintenance 490 Water Maintenance Replacements 492 Weights and Measures 493 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 501 Wire Inspection 494 TABLES Appropriation Accounts 416 Interest on Town Debt Due 1936-1948 Inc. 52G Loans—Anticipation of Reimbursement 522 Loans—Anticipation of Revenue 522 Movement of Town Debt 1914-1935 519 Movement of School Debt 1914-1935 521 Movement of Water Debt 1914-1935 520 Town Debt Due 1936-194S Inc. 522