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1938-Annual Report
ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1938 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS MARCH, 1938 TO MARCH, 1939 SELECTMEN Archibald R. Giroux, '40, Chairman Albert A. Ross, '39 Philip M. Clark, '39 William G. Potter, '41 A. Edward Rowse, '41 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Collector of Taxes School Committee Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts Moderator Constables Planning Board James J. Carroll James J. Carroll William S. Scamman Annie R Putney, '39 Frederic L. Fischer, '40 Randall B. Iloughton, '41 James J. Walsh, '39 John E. A. Milliken, '40 Edward Wood, '41 Howard S. 0. Nichols, '90 John F. Turner, '42 Clarence S. Walker, '44 Robert 11. Holt Patrick J. Maguire John C. Russell William R. Greeley, '39 Edward W. Kimball, '39 Eugene G. Kraetzer, '40 Donald Nickerson, '40 Clements H. Ferguson, '41 Lester F. Ellis, '41 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Name B Ramon C. Baker John Milton Brown Edward F. Buttriek George W. Bone C Rudolph F. Carlson Lyon Carter Francis Chamberlain John D. Collins Frank A. Cook, Jr. William F. Covil D Joseph L. Dahlstrom Horace G. Dearborn J. Henry Duffy F Leigh V. Farnham George E. Foster Malcolm R. Fuller 0 Lincoln C. Grush James A. Guthrie H Bartlett J. 14arringten Mary D. Hatch Paul R. Hederstedt Lewis L. Hoyt George M. Hynes J Carl B. Jones PRECINCT ONE Address 837 Mass. Avenue 8 Plymouth Road 996 Mass. Avenue 4 Watson Road 30 Baker Avenue 39 Marrett Road 22 Summit Road 14 Chase Avenue 138 Lowell Street 30 Independence Avenue 32 Chase Avenue 8 Locust Avenue 25 Maple Street 814 Mass. Avenue 10 Plainfield Street 32 Independence Avenue 10 Tower Road 283 Mass. Avenue 11 Curve Street Concord Highway 6 Tower Road 30 Locust Avenue 28 Locust Avenue Ter Expnrm es 194U 1940 1939 1940 1941 1939 1939 1941 1941 1941 1940 1939 1941 1941 1941 1541 1940 1939 1930 19411 194U 1939 1940 306 Lowell Street 1941 K David Kidd L Harold S. Liddick Ralph F. Little Walter Longbottom M Clarence E. MacPhee Charles B. Meek Eugene L. Morgan Lyle J. Morse N George W. Nary Harold B. Needham P James A. Peirce R Arthur C, Readel Louis J. Reynolds Albert G. Ross Dominic F. Ross Robert L, Ryder S Charles IL Schofield Patrick Shanahan T Frank J. Thompson Joseph Trani Edward L. Tyler Harold L. Tyler W Richard R. Wiggins W. Stanley Wilson John A. Wilson Walter H. Wilson Alphonso B. West ANNUAL REPORTS 7 Butler Avenue 12 Plymouth Road 56 Robbins Road 16 Independence Road 14 Baker Avenue 142 Marrett Road 20 Robbins Road 26 Locust Avenue 82 Oak Street 40 Fern Street 64 Marrett Road 20 Maple Street 6 Plainfield Street 5 Lecust Avenue 86 Robbins Road 84 Maple Street 7 Pleasant Street 52 Pleasant Street 4 Smythe Street 1037 Mass. Avenue 31 Maple Street 29 Maple Street 7 Maple Street 5 Pleasant Street 62 Fern Street 5 Pleasant Street 33 Oak Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C Joseph R. Cotton 123 Marrett Road 5 1939 194U 1940 1741 1941 1939 1940 1940 1941 1939 1941) 1940 1941) 1941 1940 1941 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON A Alan G. Adams Tracy W. Ames Harold C. Ashley Walter C. Ballard Charles S. Beaudry Walter G. Black William E. Bennett George W. Butters C William E. Chamberlain D John H. Devine Harold C. Denham Arthur C. Dodge William F. Downe Lester F. Ellis Robert H. Eldridge F Charles E. Ferguson Clements H. Ferguson Robert W. Fernald 1941 Thomas E. Fitzgerald 1939 1941 1939 1941 1939 1941) 1939 1939 1939 1939 John E. Gilcreast William R. Greeley Arthur L. Graves H Stephen F. Hamblin Arthur W. Hatch Arthur F. Hutchinson Edwin W. Hutchinson K Edward W. Kimball L Harold B. Lamont Lauritz A. Lauritzen 1939 Ernest A. Lindstrom PRECINCT TWO 42 Percy Road 2 Highland Avenue 39 Highland Avenue 8 Raymond Street 5 Raymond Street 11 Highland Avenue 1361 Mass. Avenue 40 Highland Avenue 14 Eliot Road 19 Slocum Road 8 Sackson Court 52 Percy Road 286 Marrett Road 188 Waltham Street 495 Waltham Street 16 Highland Avenue 30 Vine Brook Road 4 Washington Street 5 Parker Street 73 Bloomfield Street 1948 Mass. Avenue 76 Bloomfield Street 45 Parker Street 45 Forest Street 169 Blossom Street 135 Blossom Street 1359 Mass. Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 24 Parker Street 63 Farmcrest Avenue 1940 1941 194E) 1939 1940 194U 1940 1941 1940 1939 1941 1939 1939 1940 1939 1941 1939 1941 1944) 1940 1939 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 1939 941 1941 ANNUAL REPORTS 7 Roger D. Long 44 Percy Road 1940 Harold F. Lombard 24 Vine Brook Road 1939 Donald B. Love 1361 Mass. Avenue 1941 M Arthur H. McLearn 1387 Mass, Avenue 1940 N Dana Thurber Norris 7 Winthrop Road 1941 P Roy C. Peterson 27 Blossom. Street 1939 Robert T. Person 42 Percy Road 1939 Clifford W. Pierce 1 Eustis Street 1939 Marjorie Pierce 59 Forest Street 1940 Elwyn G. Preston 4 Bennington Road 1939 R Francis H, Ready 33 Parker Street 1941 Randall W. Richards 67 Farmcrest Avenue 1939 S A Alfred A. Adler Nathan B. Bidwell Louis W. Bills Charles M. Blake Lulu M. Blake Ronald D. Brown Albert H. Burnham Laurence H, Burnham William I. Burnham Eugene T. Buckley C Guy S. Chace Frank P. Cutter D George M. Davis TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT THREE 12 Berwick Road 1940 25 Adams Street 1939 73 Hancock Street 1939 59 York Street 1939 18 Oakmount Circle 1939 27 Edgewood Road 1940 34 East Street 1940 44 Somerset Road 1939 East Street 1939 22 Grant Street 1941 10 Meriam Street 83 No. Hancock Street 36 Woodland Road 1941 1929 1940 S E Julius Seltzer 9 Belfry Terrace 194u Roswell S. Eldridge 17 Edgewood Road 1941 George C. Sheldon 16 Percy Road 1940 Everett S. Emery 3 Stetson Street 1939 Edward W. Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1941 Leland H. Emery 5 Stetson Street 1941 Clyde E. Steeves 24 Hilltop Avenue 1939 W James J, Walsh 1433 Mass. Avenue 1940 Paul Whipple 15 Belfry Terrace 194(1 Edwin B. Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1939 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 0 James J. Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1939 H Hazen W. Hamlin 50 Gleason Road 1941 H Norman C. Hooper 35 Bertwell Road 1940 Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road 1939 Clarence R. Hopkins 15 Meriarn Street 1941 P J William G. Potter 25 Walnut Street 1941 Frank P. Jones 8 Hancock Avenue 1941 F Roy A. Ferguson George R. Fuller G C. Edward Glynn Charles O. Goodwin George E. Graves 19 Bertwell Road 80 No. Hancock Street 1939 1941 56 Hancock Street 1939 12 Coolidge Avenue 1941 33 Adams Street 1939 K R Eugene G. Kraetzer 46 Ha_icock Avenue 1940 Albert A. Rose 200 Waltham Street 1939 L W James H. Lewis 23 Meriam Street 1940 Edward Wood 28 Forest Street 1941 Errol H. Locke 3 Abbott Road 1939 Sydney R. Wrightington 7 Bennington Road 1939 Moses M. Low 95 No. Hancock Street 1941 ANNUAL REPORTS 9 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON M B Clifford M. Martin 6 Hillside Terrace 1940 William H. Ballard 7 Hastings Road 1939 Richard W. Maynard 77 Meriam Street 1940 Walter S. Beatty 183 Waltham Street 1940 Robert D. Mayo 6 Oakmount Circle 1940 Robert C. Boleyn 57 Shade Street 1939 Neil McIntosh 24 Meriam Street 1940 Walter C. Boone 112 Bedford Street 1939 Clayton M. Morse 29 Sherman Street 1940 Winthrop H. Bowker 2184 Mass. Avenue 1939 George P. Morey 90 No. Hancock Street 1940 Effie 13. Briggs 75 Outlook Drive 1939 Howard M. Munroe 344 Lowell Street 1941 • Frederick S. Britton S Bedford Street 1939 Francis E. Burke 88 Redford Street 1939 N Ernest 0. Nichols R Lester T. Redman 31 Hayes Avenue 1939 10 Hayes Avenue 1939 S Walter E. Sande 103 Meriam Street 1941 George 13. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1940 Clarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1940 William H. Shurtleie 41 Somerset Road 1940 George E. Smith 34 Grant Street 1939 Frederick J. Spencer 529 Lowell Street 1941 Rupert H. Stevens 86 Meriam Street 1941 Matthew Stevenson 21 Oakland Street 1941 Robert M. Stone 32 Hayes Avenue 1939 T Gerald C. Turner W Harvey F. Winlock Robert Whitney Philip M. Clark 9 Hillside Terrace 1941 61 Meriam Street 1941 10 Round Hill Road 1939 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE H Randall B. Houghton R A. Edward Rowse M Robert C. Merriam A D. Jack Allia Lester Andrews Earl S. Archibald 41 Hancock Street 16 Oakland Street 38 Somerset Road 4 Oakmount Circle PRECINCT FOUR 1939 '1941 1941 1939 C Winfield 5, Caouette 4 Wachuset.t Circle 1941 Charles T. Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road 1941 James V. Cosgrove 30 Grove Street 1941 J. Everett Cumming 20 Vaille Avenue 1941 Richard P. Cromwell 21 Prospect Hill Road 1940 Howard E. Custance 2 Tewksbury Street 1940 W, Warren Custance 19 Shirley Street 1939 Theodore A. Custance 100 Bedford Street 1939 D Paul W. Dempsey H. Raymond Hurling 187 Spring Street 21 Outlook Drive 1940 1941 F Robert J. Fawcett 511 Marrett Road 1939 Frederic L. Fischer 2 Stri.tliani Road 1939 George M. Fuller 2210 Mass. Avenue 1940 H Carl Hauck Frank P. Herrick Converse Hill Willard C. Hill John T. Hinchey Norton T. Hood Elmer C. Houdlette J Frederick B. James Frederic K. Johnson K William Peter Knecht Alfred Kargaard 34 Eaton Road 1940 I, 1 Hill Street 1939 John Lamont 19 Downing Road 1941 Jasper A. Lane 14 Harhell Street 1941 173 Waltham Street 1939 2101 Mass. Avenue 1939 2160 Mass. Avenue 1939 85 Hinchey- Road 1940 41 Reed Street 1941 5 Sunny Knoll Avenue 1840 40 Reed Street 9 Audubon Road 68 Shade Street 226 Lincoln Street 83 Cary Avenue 177 Waltham Street 1939 1940 1940 1941) 1941 1941 M Everett E. Morrill William 'E, Mulliken N Thomas A. Napoli Fred C. Newhall Donald E. Nickerson P Eugene H. Partridge R William R. Rosenberger S George W. Sarano Gordon Elliot Slater James E. Spellman Henning W. Swenson T Alfred P. Tropeano v John S. Valentine w Raymond L. White ANNUAL REPORTS 53 Harding Road 225 Waltham Street 23 Middle Street 45 Outlook Drive 2198 Mass. Avenue 12 Shirley Street 2139 Mass. Avenue 315 Lincoln Street 9 Kimball Road 24 Shirley Street 145 Spring Street 11 Larchmont Lane 15 Stratham Road 12 Middle Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE G Archibald R. Giroux 6 Stratham Road 11 1940 1939 1941 1941 1940 1940 1941 1941 1941 1940 194i 1941 1941 1940 1940 12 Animal Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPOINTED OFFICERS Appropriation Committee Assessors Assistant Assessors Board of Appeals (Acting under Building and Zoning Law) Board of Appeals (Associate Members) Board of Health, Agents Dr. Chester L. Blakely Alphonso B. West, '39 Winthrop H. Bowker, '39 Edward W. Sibley, '39 Robert J. Fawcett, '40 Robert C. Merriam, '40 George C. Sheldon, '40 George W. Emery, '41 George M. Hynes, '41 Richard W. Maynard, '41 James H. Russell, Ex Officio Clyde E. Steeves, Chairman, '41 William A. Cann, '39 Leland H. Emery, '39 William H. Shanahan, '39 William H. Burnham, '41 Frederick J. Spencer Jesse E. Condinho Charles P. McEnroe John J. Kelley James E. Collins Milford O. Woodward Frederick B_ Hunneman George F. Smith Ernest M. Wall George Fardy Alexis R. Shea Arthur N. Maddison, Chairman, '39 Edward W. Kimball, '40 Howard W. Robbins, '41 Charles E. Ferguson, '42 C. Edward Glynn, '43 Errol H. Locke William H. Driscoll Eleanor M. Lowe Dr. Solomon H. Gagnon ANNUAL REPORTS 1a Board of Retirement Clarence S. Walker Joseph A. Ross James H. Russell Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees John F. Turner Howard S. O. Nichols Clarence S. Walker Building Inspector Fred W. Longbottom Burial Agents Ralph 14, Marshall James F. McCarthy Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Miss Marian P. Kirkland Cary Memorial Library, Assistants Miss Helen E. Muazey Miss Dorothy B. Wentworth Miss Katherine Buck Miss Claire Ball Miss Emma O. Nichols (East Lexington Branch) Carey Memorial Library, Janitor Michael E. McDonnell Carey Memorial Library, Treasurer Frederic L, Fischer Clerk, Selectmen Eleanor M. Lowe Constables Charles E. Moloy Roland E. Garmon Dental Clinic Committee Fence Viewers Field Drivers Fire Engineers Mrs. Frederick B. James Mrs. Frank Hudson Mr. Thomas S. Grindle Frank P. Cutter Bartlett J. Harrington Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell Edward W. Taylor Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick Forest Warden Edward W. Taylor 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Gammel Legacy Income, Trustees (Acting 'with Dept_ of Public Welfare) Mrs. Kenneth P. Blake Lawrence G. Mitchell Health Inspector *I41atthew Stevenson John Larn.Oni. Health Officer Dr. Howard W. Newell Lockup Keeper Jaynes J. Sullivan Measurer of Grain Albert Bieren Measurers of Wood, Bark and John E. Kelley Manure Harold I. Wellington Milk Inspector *Matthew Stevenson John Lamont Moth Dept. Superintendent John J. Garrity Odorless Cart, Charge of Peter Canessa Old Age Assistance Bureau William G. Potter Luther R. Putney A. Edward Rowse Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent Lawrence G. Mitchell Police Officers James J. Sullivan, Chief John C. Russel. Sergeant John W. Rycroft, Sergeant Francis T. Neal, Jr., Sergeant Edward C. Magnire Thomas C. Buckley William C. O'Leary Henry Harvey James Lima Forrest Knapp Edward J. Lennon John M. Barry George E. Smith Benjamin W. Day John A. Russell George C. Barry Richard G. McCormack Park Superintendent John J. Garrity Plumbing Inspector Ernest. A. Lindstrom Posture Clinic Committee ANNUAL REPORTS 13 Mrs. Steele Lindsay Mrs. Robert Moore Mrs. Edith M. Kelley Miss Margaret Kettell Miss Margaret Noyes Public Welfare Agent Lawrence G. Mitchell Agent of the Selectmen to Administer Soldiers' Relief, Military and State Aid Lawrence G. Mitchel] Public Works, Superintendent John W. Raymond, Jr. Registrars of Voters Malcolm H. Clifford, '39 Chairman George H. Lowe, '40 Leon H. Truesdell, '41 .James J. Carroll, Clerk Seater of Weights and Measures Frederick H. Tullar Slaughter Inspector *Matthew Stevenson John Lamont Superintendent of Streets Supt, of Streets, Assistant Supt. of Water and Sewer Dept. Town Accountant Town Counsel Town Engineer Town Physician Weighers (Public) William C. Paxton, Jr. John F. O'Connor Joseph A. Ross James H. Russell Sydney R. Wrightington John T. Cosgrove Dr. Howard W. Newell William E. A. Mulliken John E. A. Mulliken Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington 16 Wire Inspector • Retired TOWN OF LEXINGTON Albert Bieren William Bieren Peter Stevens Rupert II. Stevens John E. Kelley Lillian McClure Leo Dumas Paul M. Wagner Wilbur E. Rundlett Louis W. Bills ANNUAL REPORTS COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS PERMANENT MEMORIAL FOR VETERANS Appointed December 8, 1927 Willard D. Brown Minnie S. Seaver James H. Russell COMMITTEE ON LECTURES UNDER THE WILL OF ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E. CARY Appointed October 18, 1938 Robert H. Holt Nina F. McLellan Thomas S. Grindle COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Appointed October 15, 1930 Edward B. Ballard Mrs. Richard B. Engstrom Mrs. William D. Milne Mrs. Hollis Webster Stephen F. Hamblin Sheldon A. Robinson Miss Mabel P. Cook Dr. Fred S. Piper BUILDING BY-LAW COMMITTEE Appointed December 16, 1929 Nathan B. Bidwell Charles E. Ferguson Edmund A. Webb Perley C. Tibbetts Fred W. Longbottom COMMITTEE ON BURLINGTON STREET PARK Appointed January 24, 1938 George P. Morey Leland H. Emery Alan G. Adams W. Roger Greeley George R. Fuller COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Appointed December 27, 1938 Tames Stuart Smith John Milton Brown Leland H. Emery Errol H. Locke F. K. Johnson 17 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT COM_MON\tiFA].Trr 01' MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of lfassachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qual- ified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in their re- spective voting places in said town, Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and four, Cary 31eniorial Hall, on MONDAY, the SEVENTH DAY of MARCH, A. 1)., 193S, at six o'clock, A. M., Bien and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To choose by ballot the following town officers: One Town Clerk for the term of one year; Two Selectmen for the terra of three years; One Town Treasurer for the term of one year ; One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; One Cemetery Connnissioner for the term of three years; One Member of the School Committee for the terns of 1liree years; One Moderator for the term of one year; One Member of the Trustees of Public Trusts for the terns of six years; Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years; One .Member of the Planning Board for the terra of one year; Two Constables for the terns of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members, in each Precinct for the term of three years; One Town _Meeting Member in Precinct Two for the term of two years; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three for the term of - one year; REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 19 You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the twenty-first day of March, 1938 at S:00 P. M. at which time and place i he following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members, in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by section eight of said chapter. Article _'. To receive the reports of, any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Commit tees, Article 3. To choose such Town 011ieers as are 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, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1939, and to issue a note or notes there- for, payable within one year and to renew any note or noises as may be given for• a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec- tion 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 5. 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 revenue of the year 1938, in accordance with l.he provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1938. Article b. To see if the Town will make the usual appropria- tions for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropria- tion or by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of the two nretlrods, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer mnexpended appropriation balances in any of the accounts to the Excess and De- ficiency Account, or take aey other act ion in relation thereto. Article 8. 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 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section fi, General Laws, or act in any manner in relation thereto. 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1938. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1,453.47 received from Middlesex County for dog fees to the Cary Memorial Library Account. Article 12. To see if the Town will make 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 in relation thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum sufficient to pay the County of Middlesex, as required by law, the Town's share of the net cost of the care, maintenance, and repair of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital, as assessed in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or take any ac- tion in relation thereto. Article 14, To see what action the town will take to meet the assessment of $8,230.94 heretofore made on it for the purpose of pay- ing its share of the cost of making alterations and constructing ad- ditions in and to the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital under Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1035, as amended by Chapter 205 of the Acts of 1937; to see whether the towtt will vote to appropriate all or any portion of said assessment and to raise the amouut so ap- propriated in whole or in part in this year's tax levy or to transfer such amount in whole or in part from any available funds; to see whether the town will vote to appropriate all or any portion of said assessment and to borrow the amount so appropriated on 1)011(15 or notes of the town; to see whether the town will elect that all or any portion of said assessment shall be funded through the issue of bonds or notes of the County of Middlesex as authorized by tiaid Chapter 417, as amended; in case the town shall elect to fund under said Chapter 417, to see whether the town will elect that the assessments to be hereafter made upon it on account of any such funding loan shall be payable by it over the maximum permitted terns or fifteen years or over a lesser period; to see whether the town will vote to direct the Town Clerk to file with the Middlesex County Commission- ers promptly, and in any event not later than April 15, 1938, an elec- tion to fund all or any portion of the assessment already made upon REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 21 it as aforesaid; and to take any action in connection with the mat- ters contained in this article. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of School Officers 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. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department incurred outside of the Commonwealth in securing information upon platters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the Water and Sewer Department. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the Chief of the Fire Department incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which nra.y tend to im- prove the service in the Fire Department. Article 18. 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 act 111 any manner in relation thereto. Article 19. To see if the Town will. vote to install water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for dur- ing the year 1938 in accordance with authority contained in the By- laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from Available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for dur- ing the year 1938 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any necessary ease- ments therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the disposal of surface drainage by the construction of drains 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON or conduits and for that purpose to take lands or easements by Em- inent Domain as follows: RRir;llt of Way to Mill Rrook opposite Sylvia Street; Massachusetts Avenue, from Taft avenue easterly. Article 22. • To sec if the Town will vote to appropriate money for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 of the Gen- eral Laws. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate a sunt of money for the improvement of Bedford Street; said money to be used in conjunction with any money- which may be al- lotted he the State or County, or both, for this purpose; and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a -town way, Taft Avenue, front Mass- achusetts Avenue a distance of approximately 1037 feel: south- westerly, and pay for the sante in whole or in part by direct appro- priation, by transfer from available fluids or by the issue of notes or bonds of the town. Article 25. To see if iIie Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept, the layout of as a town way, Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue a distance of approximately 193 feet westerly, and pay for the same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by trans- fer from available funds or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town. Article 26- To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Cary Street, from Taft Avenue a distance of approximately 250 feet westerly, and pay for the same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 27. 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 28. To see if the Town will appropriate money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for the purchase of materials and equipment and for wages of superintendence on pub- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 23 lie works for which the Town has power to appropriate money to be designated by the Selectmen, in which works recipients of welfare aid from the Town may be required to work, or take any action in reference thereto. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a stun of money for the improvement of the traffic control system in Lex- ington Center, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sural of money to defray the expenses of a police officer while attending the Federal Bureau of Investigation Training School at Washing- ton, D. C. Article 31. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Hayes Lane; Laconia Street. Article 32, To see if the Town will establish a Planning Board under General Laws, Chapter 41, Sec. S1A, as enacted by Statute 1936, Chapter 211, Sec. 4, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 33. To see if the Town will accept the provisions of Sec- tions 81F, 811_?, 8111, Sl I and 81J of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as enacted by Statute 19:36, Chapter 211, Section 4, or net in any manner in relation thereto. Article 34. To see .it the Town will provide for a Board of Ap- peals under General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 811, as enacted by Statute 1936, Chapter 211, Section 4 by amending the General By- laws of the Town by adding a paragraph to that effect to Article XX\ 1, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 35. To receive the report of the Committee appointed to recommend to the Town whether it should increase the size of the present Burlington Street Mark area and to see if the Town will vote to purchase additional land adjoining the present Burlington Street Park area, and to provide the money for such purchase by direct ap- propriation or by the issue of notes of the town payable in accord- ance with law. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law by adopting the following amendments thereto or take any action thereon: 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON By substituting for Section (i thereof the following: Section 6. (a.) In R.1 and R2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected within the areas hereinafter defined, except upon a lot having a street front- age of not less than 100 feet, an area of not less than 12,500 square feet, and having no other dwelling thereon. The first of said areas shall be bounded by the center line or intersection of center lines, of Summer Street commencing at the Arlington Line and continuing to Lowell Street thence in a straight line to the Brown's Brook Cul- vert under the railroad right of way, thence along the railroad right of way to Woburn Street, along Woburn Street to Laconia Street, along Laconia Street to Ridge Road, thence in a straight line to the junction of Vine Street and Manley Court extended, thence in, a straight line to the intersection of Hayes Lane and Grant Street, thence along Grant Street to Old Colony Road, along Old Colony Road to Woodland Road, along Woodland Road to Adams Street, along Adams Street to Hancock Street, along Hancock Street to Hancock Avenue, along Hancock Avenue to the railroad right of way, along the railroad right of way to Revere Street, along Revere Street to Hancock Street, along Hancock Street to Burlington Street, along Burlington Street to G -rove Street, along Grove Street to Eaton Road extended, thence along Eaton Road to Bertwell Road, along Bertwell Road to Williams Road, along Williams Road to Bed- ford Street, along Bedford Street as far as the southeast boundary of the school property, thence along this boundary to Valley Road, along Valley Road to the railroad right of way, along the railroad right of way to Center Street, along Center Street to Ward Street, along Ward Street to Garfield Street, along Garfield Street to Lo- cust Street, thence in a straight line to the intersection of Cedar Street and Freemont Street, thence along Freemont Street extended to Wood Street, along Wood Street to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avevnue to Old County Road, thence in a straight line to the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Wilson Road, along Wilson Road to Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Lincoln Street, along Lincoln Street to Weston Street, along Weston Street to Shade Street, along Shade Street to Spring Street, along Spring Street to Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Waltham Street, along Wal- tham Street to Vine Brook Road, along Vine Brook Road to Win- throp Road, along Winthrop Road to Highland Avenue, along Highland Avenue to Pelham Road, along Pelham Road to Massa- chusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Pollen Road, along Fallen Road to Pinewood Street, along Pinewood Street to Summit Road, along Summit Road REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 25 to Fern Street, along Fern Street to Pleasant Street, along Pleasant Street to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Oak Street, along Oak Street to Carville Avenue, along Carville Avenue to Butler Avenue, along Butler Avenue extended to the Arl- ington Line, along the Arlington Line in a northeasterly direction to the point of beginning. The second of said areas shall consist of the lots, outside the first area, which front, directly upon the said portions of said bounding streets. (b) In all other parts of the Town, outside the boundaries of the areas above described, no dwelling shall be erected except upon a lot ]raving a street frontage of not less than 100 feet, an area of not Iess than 25,000 square feet and having no other dwelling thereon. (c) On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of not less than fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. (d) Where a corner lot bas its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would inter• sect, the frontage and area shall be computed as if such bounding lines were so extended. (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, if adjacent lots, any of which has less area or frontage than re- quired by this section, are recorded by plan or deed as all in the same ownership at the time this by-law is adopted, and if (1) sub- stantial expenditures have been incurred, prior to that time, toward the improvement of these lots or approved ways giving access there- to, or toward utilities serving such lots, which improvements or utilities would be diminished in value.in a substantial amount by a literal enforcement of the terms of this section, or if (2) adjoin- ing areas have been, prior to that time, developed to a substantial extent by the construction of houses on lots generally smaller than is prescribed by this section and the standard of the neighborhood so established does not reasonably require a subdivision of the ap- plicant's land into lots as large as is hereby prescribed, then the owner of these lots may apply to the Board of Appeals for relief from the terms of this section as applying to any of these lots, and the Board of Appeals may grant such relief by making special ex- ceptions to the terms of this section, subject to appropriate condi- 25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON tions and safeguards in harmony with the general purpose and in- tent of this by-law, where desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this by-law. (f) And furthermore, notwithstanding the said foregoing pro- visions, one dwelling may be erected upon a lot containing less than the above required areas or frontages if such lot was duly recorded by plan or deed at the time of the atloptiuu or this by-law, and did not at the time of such adoption adjoin other land of the same owner available for use in connection with such lot. Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pas any unpaid bills for prior years of the various town depart- ments. Article 38. To see if the Town vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the Contributory Retirement System es- tablished under the provisions of Chapter 3lS of the Mets of 1930, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select - melt to construct graturlithic or bituminous concrete sidewalks where the abutting' owner pays one-half the cost, and provide funds for said construction by direct appropriation. Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the replacement and installation of water mains not less than 6 inches 0.1141 not more than sixteen inches in diameter in the follow- ing streets and in such other streets as the Selectmen may de- termine : Cottage Street, from Woburn Street, to Woburn Street, a distance of approximately 850 feet; Rost Street, from near Vine Brook to the Doran prop- erty, a distance of approximately 850 feet; and pay for the same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the installation of fire alarm boxes. Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a Sinn of money for the installation of underground cable and for the sep- aration of tapper and box circuits for the Fire Department. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 Article 43. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the installation of a drinking fountain at the North Lexington Play- ground, for the erection of a fence at the East Lexington Play- ground, and the erection of a fence at the Center Playground, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to construct Charles Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Taft Avenue, a distance of approximately 800 feet, and pay for the same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by 1]w ;ssue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 45. To see if the 'Town will vote to construct 1lilrbert Street from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly, a distance or ap- proximately 230 feet, and pay for the same in whole or in part, ity (Erect appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 46. To see if the Town will approprite a sum of Money for the Development of a Loam Supply. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seeen, days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. 1-lereof fait not, and make due return eu this Warrant with your doings thereof, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this twenty-third day of February A. D. 19$8. CIIARLES' E. FERGUSON WILLIAM G POTTER PIIIL1r M, CLARK ARCHI IALB R. GIROUX ALBERT A. Ross Selectmen of Lexington 28 To THE TOWN CLERK : TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONSTABLE'S RETURN February 286, 1938. 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 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 29 TOWN WARRANT COAIIIIONWEALTH 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 Massachvseltx, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, quali- fied to rote in elections and in town affairs, to meet 'in, the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday, the 2.ith day of April, 1938, at eight o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the fol- lowing articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to ratify the execution by the Selectmen of a contract, contingent upon ratification by the Town, with Charles W. Ryder, Charles W. Ryder and Robert L. Ryder as Trustees of the Lexington Estates Trust, and Robert. L. Ryder as Trustee of the Lexington Real Estate Trust dated October 26, 1937, a copy of which is now on file with the Selectmen and open to public inspection, or take any other action with respect to the said contract. Article 2. To see if the Town will adopt. any or all of the recom- mendations of the Vine Brook Drainage Committee which report was received by the Town at its meeting held September 27, 1937. Article 3. To see if the Town will authorize the execution by the Selectmen of a contract for the execution of drainage improvements in and adjacent to Vine Brook for the purpose of carrying out any or all of the recommendations of the Vine Brook Drainage Commit- tee contained in the. report of that committee received by the Town at its meeting of September 27, 1937 and authorize the taking by em- inent domain of any lands or easements in lands for the purpose of carrying out any of the said recommendations, and will make an appropriation therefor, and meet the said appropriation by direct assessment or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable as provided by law. Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to compromise actions now pending against the Town brought by 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Charles W. Ryder, and Charles W. Ryder and Robert L. Ryder as Trustees of the Lexington Estates Trust and Robert L. Ryder as Trustee of Lexington Real Estate 'frust, and actions brought by the Town against them, as provided in an agreement, conditioned upon ratification by the Town, between the Selectmen 01141 the said Rvders dated October 26, 1937, a copy of which is now on file with the Board of Selectmen and open to public inspection, and appropriate money therefor, and meet the said appropriation by direct assessment, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with law, or will authorize the Treasurer under the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Acts of 1933, as amended, to borrow against tax titles from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts an amount necessary to meet said appropriation, payment of the said sum of money and execution of the said settle- ment to be subject to such conditions, if any, with respect to per• formance by tlie said Ryders in accordance with the said agreement, as may he imposed by the Town. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven- days et 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 tVa rant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 23rd day of February, A. D., 1938. CHARLES E. FERCITSON PHILIP M. CLARK ARCHIBAI-D R. GIROUx WILLIAM G. POTTER ALBERT A. Ross Selectmen- of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK CONSTABLE'S RETURN February 2.8th, 193S. To THE TOWN CLERK: 31 I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Tarrant 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 sauce to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of sa.kl meeting. Attest: PATRICK <J. MAOUIRE, Constable of Lexington 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 7, 1938 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 seventh in the year of our Lord nine- teen hundred and thirty-eight at six o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector Frank Lambert Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Donald Cameron Teller Harold MacGilvray Teller George F. Stygles Teller Frank J. Clare Teller Helen Dolan Teller L, Ellsworth Pierce Teller Arthur W. Hughes Telfer PRECINCT TWO Irving B. Pierce Warden Lucius Austin Inspector Randall Richards Inspector John H. Dacey Clerk Jesse Condlnho Teller William S. Bramhall Teller Arthur L. Hanson Teller Edward McGrory Teller Elizabeth Nourse Teller Madeline J. Corbett Teller Mary E. Manley Teller Edward B. O'Connor Teller REPORT OF TOWN CLERK PRECINCT THREE Hiram W. Jackson Warden Lillian S. Tullar Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector John McKearney Clerk John Corcoran Teller Maurice Woodward Teller Samuel Wellington Teller Emma Hovey Teller John J. McCormack Teller Henry Meade Teller Esther Graham Teller Victor Harmon Teller PRECINCT FOUR Howard Custance Warden William E. Mulliken inspector Daniel A. Gorman Inspector Frank Maguire Clerk James J. Waldron Teller Mary J. Ferry Teller Charles P. McEnroe Teller A. Thomas Ferry Teller Robert L. Lowe Teller Agnes Hall Teller Robert Cady Teller Madeline Peterson Teller 33 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 performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each pre- cinct, 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 1373 (One thousand three hundred and seventy-three) Precinct Two 1193 (One thousand one hundred and ninety-three) Precinct Three 1220 (One thousand two hundred and twenty) Precinct Four 1264 (One thousand two hundred and sixty-four) Total 5050 (Five thousand and fifty) The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the re - milt as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Ballots Ballots Ballots Ballots Cast 634 (Six hundred and thirty-four) Cast 523 (Five hundred and twenty-three) Cast 570 (Five hundred and seventy) Cast 543 (Five hundred and forty-three) Total 2270 (Two thousand two hundred and seventy) James J. Carroll Blanks TOWN CLERK Prec. 1 523 111 Prec. 2 449 74 Total 634 523 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. Prec. 3 494 76 Prec. 448 95 4 Total 1,914 356 570 543 2,270 SELECTMEN Prec_ 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec.. 4 Total John F. Canessa, 159 22 31 43 255 George 11. Fuller 143 182 249 239 813 *William (I. Potter 453 382 412 419 1,671 *A. Edward Rowse 316 336 325 267 1,244 Blanks .. .. 192 124 121 118 557 Total 1,268 1,040 1,140 1,086 4,540 *William G. Potter and A. Edward Rowse were elected as Selectmen for three years. TOWN TREASURER Prec. 1 Free. 2 Prec. 3. Prec. 4 Total James J. Carroll 546 470 510 479 2,005 Blanks 88 53 60 64 265 Total 634 523 570 543 2,270 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. COLLECTOR OF TAXES Prec. 1 Prec. William) S. Scamman 529 470 Blanl.s 105 53 Total 634 523 2 Prec. 3 506 64 Prec. 4 490 53 Total 1,995 275 570 543 2,270 William S. Scamman was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 35 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CEMETERY COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS PLANNING BOARD FOR THREE YEARS Prec, 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Pree. 4 Total Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prey 4 Total Edward Wood 473 454 480 445 1,852 *Lester F. Ellis 424 423 434 402 1,683 Blanks 161 69 90 98 418: Clements H. Ferguson 433 417 447 400 1,697 Blanks 411 206 259 284 1,160 Total 634 523 570 543 2,274 --- Total 1,268 1,046 1,140 1,086 4,540 Edward Wood was elected as Cemetery Commissioner for three years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pree. 1 Prec. 2 Prec, 3 Prec. 4 Total *Randall B. Houghton 454 436 480 446 1,816 Randall Soderberg 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 180 86 90 97 453 Total 634 523 570 543 2,270 *Randall B. Houghton was elected to the School Committee for three years_. *Lester F. Ellis and Clements H. Ferguson were elected to the Planning Board for three years. PLANNING BOARD FOR ONE YEAR Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec.. 3 Pree, 4 Total William Roger Greeley 432 416 443 416 1,707 Blanks 202 107 127 127 563 Total 634 523 570 543 2,270 William Roger Greeley was elected to the Planning Board for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS CONSTABLES For Three Years Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Free, 4 Total PRECINCT ONE *Patrick J. Maguire 474 444 484 462 1,864 *John C. Russell .. 504 439 472 429 1,844 *Rudolph F. Carlson 344 Blanks 290 163 184 195 832 *John D. Collins 321 *Frank A. Cook, Jr, 327 Total 1,268 1,046 1,140 1,086 4,540 *William F. Covil 278 *J. Henry Duffy 318 *Patrick J. Maguire and John C. Russell were elected Constables for one year. *Leigh V. Farnham 314 *George E. Foster 354 *Malcolm R. Fuller 323 MODERATOR David H. Govenar 213 Prec, 1 Prec. 2 Pree. 3 Prec. 4 Total *Carl 13. Jones 280 Robert H. Holt 449 435 466 436 1,766 *Walter Longbottom 359 Blanks 185 88 104 107 484 *Clarence E. MacPhee 328 Charles F. Mitchell 237 Total 634 523 570 543 2,274 Anselm C. Mullen 202 *George W. Nary 377 Robert H. Holt was elected Moderator for one year. *Albert G. Rosa 309 *Robert L. Ryder 288 *Charles H. Schofield 380 TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Clayton J. Sullivan 236 *Frank J. Thompson 290 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec, 4 Total *Edward L. Tyler 368 Clarenee S. Walker 442 423 449 433 1,747 Blanks 4,332 Blanks 192 100 121 110 523. Total 634 523 570 543 2,274 Clarence S. Walker was elected a Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. PRECINCT TWO *Tracy W. Ames 370 *George W. Butters 377 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 37 *Harold C. Denham 373 *Charles E. Ferguson 386 *Robert W. Fernald 363 *Arthur L. Graves 365 *Stephen F. Hamblin 373 *Arthur W. Hatch 364 *Arthur F, Hutchinson 352 *Edwin W. Hutchinson 349 *Edward W. Kimball 273 *Lauritz A. Lauritzen 351 *Ernest A. Lindstrom 358 *Donald B. Love 364 *Dana Thurber Norris 369 *Francis H. Ready 388 *Edward W. Sibley 362 Blanks 2,654 * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *George R. Fuller *Charles 0. Goodwin *Hazen W. Hamlin *Clarence R. Hopkins *Frank P. Jones *Moses M. Low Clifford M. Martin *Howard M. Munroe Allen W. Rucker *Walter 10. Sands *Frederick J. Spencer Peter H. Stevens *Rupert H. Stevens *Matthew Stevenson *Gerald C. Turner *Harvey F. Winlock Blanks PRECINCT FOUR TOWN MEETING MEMBER *Earl S. Archibald (Term Two years) *Winfield S. Caouettc *Edward L. Child PRECINCT TWO *Charles T. Cogswell James J. Walsh 407 *James V. Cosgrove Blanks 116 *J. Everett Cumming *H. Raymond Hurling Total 523 *Carl Hauck Tames J. Walsh was elected Town Meeting Member for two *Norton T. Hood years. Alfred Kargaard *John Lamont TOWN MEETING MEMBER "Jasper A. Lane (Term One Year) Charles Mcl]evitt *Thomas A. Napoli PRECINCT THREE *Fred C. Newhall „ William R. Rosenberger *George W. Sarano *Gordon Elliot Slater *Alfred P. Tropeano George E. Graves 414 Blanks 156 Total 570 George E. Graves was elected Town Meeting Member for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS (Term Three Years) PRECINCT THREE *Eugene T. Buckley 302 *Guy S. Chace 367 Cornelius P. Cronin 214 *Roswell S. Eldridge 359 *Leland H. Emery 373 *John S. Valentine Helen C. Whittemore Blanks A true record. Attest: 375 359 315 347 347 324 278 330 281 331 354 257 390 357 307 363 2,760 34S 280 323 298 357 284 290 300 324 242 339 295 246 272 306 216 292 304 254 273 249 3,050 JAMES J. CARROLLJ Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 39 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To either or the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said Counti-, Greeting: In the pante of the Commonwealth. of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington; quali- fied to rote in elections and in town affairs, to -meet -in. the Cary Memorial Building, iia said Le.rilegtnrt, on Monday, the twenty-first day of March, 1938, at 8:00 1'. llr'., thrn and there to ant on the fol- lowing articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town gray or accept the layout of as a town way, Taft. Avenue, from Mass- achusetts Avenue, 0 distance of approximately 1037 feet southwest- erly, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act. and shown upon a certain plan on tile in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 18, 1938, and to take by eminent domain the neces- sary easements therefor, and pay for the. same in whole or -in part by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of notes or bonds of the town ; or act in any ivanlier relating thereto. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Cherry Street, front Taft Avenue a distance of approximately 193 feel westerly, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act:, and shown upon a certain plan ou file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 28, 1938, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefor, and imy for the same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; or act in any manner relating thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Care Street, from Taft Avenue a distance of approximately 250 feet westerly, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, a.nd shown upon a cer- tain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 18, 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193S, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements there- for, and pay for the same in whole or in part by direct appropria- tion, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town; or act in any manner relating thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant severs 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 seventh day of March, A. D., 1938. CHARLES E. FERGUSON ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX ALBERT A. Ross WILLIA-26 Cr. POTTER Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN Marcb 14, 1938. 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: JOEHN C. RU ssELL, Constable of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 41 FIRST ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1938 The meeting was called to order at 8 :12 P. M. by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, There were 103 Town Meeting Members present. The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for a Spe- cial Town Meeting to be held March 21, 1938 until upon motion, duly seconded and voted, further reading of the warrant was waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the warrant. All articles for the meeting were presented by Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, unless otherwise noted. Article 2. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed, of which the Moderator shall be a member, to have charge of the Cary Lectures for the next lecture season. Carried Unanimous 8:16 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux asks permission for John W. Raymond, Jr. to have a seat in the meeting. Permission granted. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presents report of the Appropriation Committee with remarks con- cerning same. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux expresses the opinion of the Board of Selectmen regarding various items in the Appropriation Committee's report. Motion made by Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropria- tion Committee, that report as presented be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimous 8:28 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 3, making a motion that Article 3 be indefinitely postponed. 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Carried Unanimous 8:29 P. M. Article 4. Voted : Tliat the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1939, and to issue a note or notes there- for, 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 Sec- tion 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Carried Unanimous 8 :29 P. M. Article 5. 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 1938, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws ; any debt so incurred to he paid from the revenue of the year 1938. Carried Unanimous 8:30 I'. M. Article 6, each item individually, and voted hi manner, :is fol- lows: APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimous 8:34 P.M SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses $335.00 585.00 3,046.34 2,011.00 Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, offers the following amendment that Personal Services be reduced from 3,046.34 to read 82,967.34. Amendment as presented carried 8:35 P. M. The Moderator presented the following, raider Selectmen's De- partment : Personal Services Expenses As presented by the Moderator, Carried Unan- imnous 8:25 P.M. 2,967.34 2,011.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 43 44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Amendment offered by Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Ap- Personal Services 4,400.00 propriation Committee, as follows: Expenses 350.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. Personal Services be reduced frorn $5,595.00 to read $5,495.50. TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services (including salary of Treasurer, $1,000.00) 1,392.00 Expenses 435.25 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Expenses 200.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services (including salary of Collector, 32,850,00) 5,030.00 Selectman A. Edward Rowse offers the following amendment: Expenses 1,620.00 That Expenses be reduced to read $5,825.00. Amendment as pre - Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. sented put to a vote. ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT The Moderator states unable to make a decision by voice vote, Personal Services 5,327.00 calling for standing vote, which resulted as follows: Expenses 725.00 To reduce original figure from $6,825.00 to $5,825.00. Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. Amendment as presented carried 8:40 P. M. The Moderator presented the following under Public Work — Superintendent's Office: Personal Services 5,495.00 Expenses 305.00 As presented by the Moderator, Carried Unan- imous 8:40 P.M. TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Personal Services 3,261.00 Expenses 6,825.00 LAW DEPARTMENT Personal Services and Special Fees 2,850.00 Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT In Favor Tellers Opposed 20 George W. Sarano 19 57 Walter E. Sands 50 11 Eugene G. Kraetzer 19 88 88 Personal Services (including salary of Town Clerk, The result being a tie vol:e, the Moderator declared the amend- $1,800.00) 2,192.00 went lost -8 :50 P. M. Expenses 180.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 PAT. The Moderator presented the following: ELECTIONS TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Expenses 1,610.00 Personal Services 3,261.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. Expenses 6,825.00 Carried Unanimous 8:50 P.M. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Personal Services 300.00 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses 416.00 (Of which $1,300.00 is to he transferred from Carried Unanimous 8:36 P.M. the Vine Brook Engineering Account, and $11,- 573.54 is to he raised from the revenue of the PUBLIC WORKS—Superintendent's Office current year.) Personal Services $5,595.00 Expenses Expenses 305.00 Carried Unanimous 8:53 P.M. 12,873.54 850.00 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK PLANNING BOARD Expenses 250.00 Carried Unanimous 8:53 F.M. BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 200.00 Carried Unanimous 8:58 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 37,403.82 Expenses 3,700.00 Carried Unanimous 8:54 P.M. FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 36,262.25 Expenses 6,953.75 Carried Unanimous 8:54 P.M. BUILDING DEPARTMENT Personal Services $1,100.00 Expenses 120.00 Carried Unanimous 8:54 P.M. WIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 600.00 Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimous 8:54 P.M. WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses 500.00 100.00 45 Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, offers amendment, the amount of expenses be reduced from $100.00 to $50.00. Amendment Carried -8:57 P. M. The Moderator offers the following: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimous 8:58 P.M. 46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, offers amendment as follows. Amount of wages and expenses be re- duced from $3,365.00 to $2,450.00. Amendment Carried 9:00 P. M. The Moderator offers the following: SHADE TREES Wages & Expenses 2,450.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. FOREST FIRES Personal Services 200.00 Wages & Expenses 1,200.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. DOG OFFICER Personal Services 100.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 5,500.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. DOG CLINIC Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. 350.00 DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services 1,750.00 Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. POSTURE CLINIC Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. VITAL STATISTICS 500.00 Expenses 50.00 Carried Unanimous 9:01 P.M. SHADE TREES Wages & Expenses 3,365.00 625.00 50.00 ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services 500.00 Carried Unanimous 9:02 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 47 - SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Personal Services $800.00 Carried Unanimous 9:02 P.M. PLUMBING INSPECTION Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:02 P.M. 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SNOW REMOVAL Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:06 P.M. TRAFFIC REGULATION & CONTROL 800.00 Wages & Expenses 85.00 Carried Unanimous 9:06 P.M SEWER MAINTENANCE Personal Services 1,105.75 Wages & Expenses 4,710.00' (Of which $1,600.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund, and $3,110,00 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year) Carried Unanimous 9:03 P.M. SEWER SERVICES Wages & Expenses 1,550.00' Carried Unanimous 9:03 P.M. CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES Expenses 1,900.00' Carried Unanimous 9:03 P.M. GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 4,205.00' Carried Unanimous 9:03 P.M. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 5,416.00 Wages & Expenses 42,210.00 18,900.00 1,900.00 STREET LIGHTS Expenses 22,840.00 Carried Unanimous 9:06 P.M. STREET SIGNS Wages & Expenses 550.00 Carried Unanimous 9:07 P.M. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Road Machinery Account (Of which $7,100.00 is to be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund and $400.00 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year.) Carried Unanimous 9:09 P.M. 7,500.00 PUBLIC WELFARE Personal Services $7,095.00 Aid & Expenses 72,905.00 Aid to Dependent Children Aid & Expenses 7,000.00 Old Age Assistance Aid & Expenses 20,000.00 The above voted separately and Carried Unan- imous 9:11 P.M. TOWN PHYSICIAN Personal Services 750.00 Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee,. Carried Unanimous 9:12 P.M. offers the following amendment: That the amount of $42,210.00 for - wages aml expenses he reduced to $30,000.00. STATE AID Cash Grants 500.00 Carried Unanimous 9:13 P.M. Amendment Carried 9:05 P. The Moderator presents the following: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 5,416.00 Wages & Expenses .. 36,000.00' Carried Unanimous 9:06 P.M. MILITARY AID Cash Grants 1,000.00 Carried Unanimous 9:14 P.M. SOLDIER'S BURIALS Expenses 100.00 Parried Unanimous 9:14 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 SOLDIER'S RELIEF Aid & Expenses 6,000.00 Carried Unanimous 9:14 P.M. Under School Maintenance, Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of School Committee, presented the following: Voted: That the sum of $232,534.46 be appropriated and as- sessed for the support of the Public Schools for the current year of which $192,680.56 is for Personal Services and $39,853.90 is for Other Expense. Carried Unanimous 9:15 P. M. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Americanization Classes Expenses. Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of School Committee, offers the following: Voted: That the sum of $200.00 be appropriated and assessed for the maintenance of classes for instruction in Americanization. Unanimously Carried 9 :15 P. M. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Vocational Tuition Expenses. Randall 13. Houghton, Chairman, offered the following: Voted: That the sum of $1,430.40 be appropriated and assessed for the payment of tuition of pupils attending Vocational School. Unanimously Carried 9 :1 5 P. M. CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND BRANCH The following offered by Randall B. Houghton: Voted: That the sum of $12,381.53 be appropriated and as- sessed for the support of Cary Memorial Library and Branch for the currentyear, of which $9,635.00 is for Personal Services, and $2,746.53 for Other Expenses. Unanimously Carried 9 :16 P. M. PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Personal Services Wages & Expenses 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, offers following amendment : That amount of personal services be reduced to $3,756.00. Amendment carried 9:19 P. M. The Moderator offers the following : PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Personal Services 3,756.00 Wages & Expenses 10,000.00 Carried Unanimous 9:20 P.M. MEMORIAL DAY Expenses 250.00 Carried Unanimous 9:20 P.M. PATRIOT'S DAY Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimous 9:20 P,M, ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:20 P.M. 70.00 TOWN REPORT Expenses 1,166.78 Carried Unanimous 9:20 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages & Expenses 8,529,00 Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, offers following amendment: That amount for wages and expenses be re- duced to '8,379.00. Amendment carried 9:23 P. M. The Moderator presents the following : PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages & Expenses 8,379.00 Carried Unanimous 9:23 P.M. Insurance 6,640.00 Carried Unanimous 9:23 P.M. UNCLASSIFIED 4,029.00 Expenses 300.00 10,000.00 Carried Unanimous 9:23 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 51 WATER MAINTENANCE Personal Services 4,246.01 Expenses 55,300.00 And Further Voted: That the amount of receipts in excess of this appropriation and the appropriation for Water Maintenance Replacements and Water Services shall be reserved to be appropri- ated for Nater Department purposes. Discussion regarding that part of the vote, reading: And Fur- ther Voted :, etc. Decision by the Moderator, that part of the vote be left open, until later for further explanation. 9:30 P. M, WATER MAINTENANCE—Replacements Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:31 P.M. 1,250.00 WATER SERVICES Wages & Expenses $5,000.00 Carried Unanimous 9:31 P.M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE -Munroe Personal Services Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:31 P.M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Westview Personal Services Wages & Expenses (Of which $2,000.00 is to be transferred from the Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund, and $800.#0 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year.) Carried Unanimous 9:32 P.M. INTEREST ON DEBT Expenses Carried Unanimous 9:32 P.M. Maturing Debt (Of which $35,000.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and $66,893.08 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year.) Carried Unanimous 9:32 P.M. 250.00 1,911.80 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 7. Voted: That the following sums be transferred to the Excess and Deficiency Account : Highway Construction — Lincoln Street — 1936 Contract $24,24 Highway Construction — Reed Street 2,04 Highway Construction -- Watertown Street — 1936 Contract .08 Capt. Parker Monument Repairs 80.00 Town Meeting Map .75 Public Works Building — Special Equipment 5.00 Highway Department — Curbing — Sundry Streets 35.35 Carried Unanimous 9:34 P.M. Article S. Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell and convey any of the real estate acquired by the Town by foreclosure of tax titles, upon such terms and conditions as they may approve. Carried Unanimous 9:35 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux states Article 9 to be acted up- on later. Article 10. Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1938. Carried Unanimous 9:35 P. M. Article 11. Voted: That the sum of x$1,4,53.47, this being the sum received from the Middlesex County for dog fees, be transferred to the Cary _Memorial Library Expense Account. 450.00 Carried Unanimous 9:36 P. M. Article 12. Voted: That the sum of 44,745.00 be appropriated and assessed for the Supression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, and and other pests, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws and amendments, to - be expended as follows: Personal Services, X300.00; Wages and Expenses, 13,545.00; and New Equipment, $900.00. 12,136.25 Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Couunittee, moves that vote be amended to read $2,739.00 be appropriated, to be made up as follows: Personal Services $300.00 Wages & Expenses 2,429.00 with no appropriation for new equipment. 2,800.80 101,893.08 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 53 Standing vote on amendment taken as follows: In Favor Tellers 19 53 5 77 Amendment lost 9:45 P.M. George W, Sarano Walter E. Sands Eugene G. Kraetzer Opposed 18 54 29 101 Original motion as orginially presented by the Moderator, unan- imously carried 9:44 P. M. Article 13. Voted: That the sum of $5,394.92, 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 ap- propriated. Carried Unanimous 9 :45 P. M. Article 14. WHEREAS the town has been assessed the sum of $8,230.94 for its proportion of the cost of making alterations and construction additions in and to the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital under Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1935, as amended soy Chapter 205 of the Acts of 1937; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT Voted: That the sun► of $730.94 be and it hereby is appropri- ated for tl►e purpose of paying in part the assessment made on the town for its proportion of the cost of making alterations in and to Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital under Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1935, as amended, and that said sum of .$730.94 hereby ap- propriated be raised in this year's tax levy; That the town hereby elects that $7,500.00 of the assessment made on the town under Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1935, as amend ed, shall be funded through the issue of bonds or notes of the County of Middlesex, as authorized by said Chapter 417, as amended, and that the assessments to be hereafter made upon the town on account of such funding loan shall be payable by it over a term of fifteen years; and that the town clerk be and hereby is directed to file with the Middlesex County Commissioners promptly, and in any event not later than April 15, 1938, the election of the town to fund $7,500.00 of its said assessment in the manner and for the term hereby voted, which election shall be evidenced by filing with said county Commissioners a certified copy of this vote; and that the 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON town clerk is also directed to file with said County Commissioners a certified copy of the warrant for this town meeting, and of the re- turn of service thereof, and any other papers requested by said County Commissioners. Carried Unanimous 9:50 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves Randall B. Houghton moves Article 15 be Carried 9:50 P. M. Selectman Arcl►ibald R. Giroux moves Article 10 be indefinite- ly postponed. 9:51 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves Article 17 be indefinite- ly postponed. 9 :52 P. M. to take up Article 15. indefinitely postponed. Article 18. Voted: That the following suras be appropriated and assessed i'or pensions for retired members of the Police and Fire Departments, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws and amendments : Fire Pensions $1,107.81 Police Pensions 2,220.00 Questions by Eugene T. Buckley, under Police Pensions, what $2,220.00 represented. Answered by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux provision allowed for the retirement of the Chief of Police. Original vote as presented, carried unanimous 9:53 P. M. Article 19. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to in- stall water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets, as may be applied for during the year 1938 in accordance with authority con- tained in the By -Laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary ease- ments therefor, and for the purpose of said installation the sum of $2,500.00 be appropriated, this money to be provided by the transfer of $1,400.00 from the Water Assessment. Fund, and the transfer of $1,100.00 from the Water Department Available Surplus Account. Carried unanimous 9:53 P. M. Article 40. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains not less than 6" and not more than 16" in diameter in the following streets: Cottage Street, from Woburn Street to Woburn Street, a distance of approximately 850 feet; REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 55 East Street, from near Vine Brook to the Doran prop- erty, a distance of approximately 850 feet; and in such other streets as the Selectmen may deter- mine, and for this purpose the sura of $6,600. be ap- propriated, this money to be provided by the transfer of $6,600.00 from the Water Department Available Surplus Account. Carried Unanimous 9:55 P. 31. Article 20. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may he ap plied for daring the year 1938 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain the neces- sary easements therefor, and for the purpose of said installation the sunt of $1,000. be appropriated and transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund. Carried Unanimous 9:55 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux states Article 21 to he acted upon later. Article 22. Voted: That the sum of $3,000.00 be appropriated and assessed for highway maintenance; said suer, or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimous 0 :57 P. M. Article 23. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 15,000.00 for the improvement of Bedford Street; said stun or any portion thereof, to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money- which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, under Chapter 90 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimous 1.0:00 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux states Articles 24, 25 and 20 to be acted upon later. Article 44. Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to con- struct Charles Street from Massachusetts Avenue. to Taft Avenue, a distance of approximately 800 feet, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $11,000.00 be appropriated and assessed. Declared lost. Decision doubted. 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Standing vote taken as follows : In Favor Tellers Opposed 19 George W. Saran 17 70 Walter E. Sands 26 23 Eugene G. Kraetzer 6 107 49 Carried Unanimous 10:12 P.M. Article 45. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to con- struct Hibbert Street from Massachusetts Avenue southwesterly, a distance of approximately 230 feet, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of 8.600.00 be appropriated and assessed. Carried Unanimous 10:12 P. M. Article 46. Voted: That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated for the Development of a Loam Supply, said money to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Carried Unanimous 10:21 P. M. Article 39. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to con- struct granolithic or bituminous concrete sidewalks where the abut- ting owner pays one-half the cost, and for the purpose of said con- struction the sum of $1,000. be appropriated and assessed. Carried Unanimous 1.0:22 P. M. Article 27. Voted : That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated and assessed for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, the same to be expended by the Selectmen for aid to persons employed on various projects. Alien W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, moves to amend the sum to $10,000.00. General Discussion. Motion to amend to $10,000.00 declared lost 10:47 P. M. The Moderator presented original motion, as presented, de- clared Carried Unanimous 10:47 P. M. Arthur F. Hutchinson makes motion to take up Article 36. Motion lost 10:47 P. M. Motion made and seconded meeting be adjourned for one week, Monday, March 28, 1938, when uncompleted articles of both war- rants will be considered and to be acted upon. Carried Unanimous 10:50 P. M. A True Record. Attest : JAMES J. CARROLI, Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 57 MARCH 21, 1938 Special meeting of the Town Meeting Members of Precinct Two for the purpose of electing a Town Meeting Member to fill vacancy of term of Ashley W. Partridge, ending in March, 1939. Meeting called to order at 7:50 P. M. by Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. There were twenty-seven Town Meeting Members present. James J. Carroll asked for nominations from the floor for a Chairman for the meeting. The name of James J. Carroll was presented, seconded, and duly declared elected. Nominations from the floor for a Clerk for the meeting. The name of .Alan W. Adams was presented, seconded and duly elected as clerk. Nominations from floor were made for a Town Meeting Mem- ber, term ending March, 1939. The name of Mr. Kilgour nominated by Sydney R. Wrighting- ton. Mr. Robert II. Eldridge states Mr. Kilgour not desirous of be- coming Town Meeting Member at this time. Name of Mr. Kilgour withdrawn by Mr. Sydney 11. Wrighting- ton. Nomination made .of Roy C. Peterson of 27 Blossom Street duly seconded. Nominations delared closed upon motion, and Roy C. Peterson declared elected by unanimous vote. Motion made, seconded and voted meeting be closed. Unan- imous 7:55 P. M. ALAN W. ADAMS, Clerk Lexington, Mass. March 22, 1938. TO THE TOWN CLERK: I, Roy C. Peterson, of 27 Blossom Street, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Two, term ending March, 1939. RoY C. PETERSON 58 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MARCH 21, 1938 Special meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Three, for the purpose of electing a Town Meeting Member to fill vacancy of term of Merle B. Judkins, ending in March, 1910. Meeting called to order at 7:58 P. M. by Town Clerk James J. Carroll. There were forty-three Town Meeting Members present. James J. Carroll asked for nominations from the floor for a Chairman for the meeting. The name of James J. Carroll was presented, seconded and so voted to act as Chairman. Nominations from the floor for a Clerk for the meeting: The name of George -M. Davis was presented, seconded and duly elected as Clerk, Nominations from the floor made and seconded of Clifford _ll. Martin, 0 Hillside Terrace, Norman A. Downs, 11 Hdgewood Road. .1loved nominations be closed and so voted. George M. Mavis and Walter- E. Sands served as tellers, passing out and collecting ballots for the election. The result of the ballots as counted by the fellers was: Clifford 111, Martin 27 Norman A. Downs 16 43 Clifford M. Martin being elected. Moved, seconded and a unanimous vote meeting be closed. 8:05 P. M. OnonGE fl, 1)Ay1S, Clerk Lexington, Mass. March 22 1035. To THE TOWN CLERK : I, Clifford M. Martin, of 0 hillside Terrace, do hereby accept My election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Three, term end- ing March, 1940. CLIFFORD M. MARTIN REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 59 SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1938 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8 :08 P. M. There were 173 Town Meeting Members present. All articles for the mcceting were presented by Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman .of the Board of Selectmen, unless otherwise noted. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up that part of Article 6, under Water Maintenance, which had been left open at the meeting held March 21, 1938. Town Counsel Sydney R. Wrightington explains guider clause "And Further Voted." Main motion presented by the Moderator. WATER MAINTENANCE Personal Services $4,246.01 Expenses 55,300.00 And Further Voted : That the amount of receipts in excess of this appropriation and the appropriation for Water Maintenance Replacements and Water Services shall be reserved to be appropri- ated for Water Department purposes. Carried Unanimous 8:12 P. M. Article 9. Voted: That the sum of $0,098.91 be appropriated for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Sectiond, General Laws, of which 81,098.91 is to be transferred from the Water Con- struction, Shade Street Account, and 85,000.00 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, moves the total amount be amended to read 81.1,098.91. Amendment put to a vote. Decision doubted by the Moderator, calling for a standing vote as follows: 60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In Favor Tellers Opposed 18 Alan G. Adams 14 6 George P. Morey 61 30 Clements H. Ferguson 22 54 97 Amendment lost 8:22 P. M. Main motion as read, presented by Moderator and declared carried unanimous 8:23 P. M. Article 28. Voted: That the sum of 81,000.00 be appropriated and assessed to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for the purchase of materials and equipment and for wages for su- perintendence on public works for which the Town has power to appropriate money to be designated by the Selectmen, in which works recipients of welfare aid from the Town may he required to work. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, states Appropriation Committee did not want to amend, but they did disapprove of the amount. Motion as presented carried unanimous 8:28 P. M. Article 29. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to improve the traffic control system in Lexington Center and for this purpose the sum of $1,242.00 be appropriated and assessed. Amount disapproved by Appropriation Committee. Amendment offered by Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Com- mittee, amount be reduced to $550.00. Amendment as presented, carried 8:32 P. M. Motion presented by Moderator. Article 29. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to im- prove the traffic control system in Lexington Center and for this purpose the sum of 8550.00 be appropriated and assessed. Carried Unanimous 8:32 P. M. Selectmen Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 30, of- fering same be indefinitely postponed. Carried unanimous 8 :33 P. M. Article 31. Voted: That the Selectmen he authorized to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Hayes Lane; Laconia Street. Carried unanimous 8:34 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 61 Article 37. Voted: That the Town appropriate money to pay the following unpaid bills for the year 1937: For Road Machinery $29.69 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building 11.25 Traffic Regulation & Control 97.01 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M, Article 38. Voted: That the sum of $12,400.52 be appropriated for the Contributory Retirement System established under the pro- visions of Chapter 318 of the Acts of 1936, comprising the following items : Pension Accumulation Fund $11,660.00 Interest Deficiency on Funds 50.52 For Expense Fund 750.00 Carried Unanimous 8:35 P.M. Article 41. Voted: That the sum of $700. be appropriated and assessed for the installation of fire alarm boxes. Carried unanimous 8:36 P. M. Article 42. Voted: That the sum of $3,500. be appropriated and assessed for the separation of the tapper and box circuits of the Fire Department. Carried unanimous 8:37 P. M. Article 43. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to erect a fence at the East Lexington Playground along the northerly side for a distance of approximately 310 feet and on the westerly side for a distance of approximately 180 feet, and for this purpose the sum of $600.00 is hereby appropriated. And Further Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to erect a fence at the Center Playground on the easterly side for a distance of approximately 700 feet, and that for this purpose the suin of $900.00 is hereby appropriated. Alien W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, states amounts not approved by Appropriation Committee. Amounts voted separately and carried unanimous 8:43 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 24, moving same be indefinitely postponed. Carried 8 :44 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 1. of the second warrant, offering the following: 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 1. Voted: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Taft Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue a distance of approximately 1037 feet southwesterly, as laid out by the Select- men, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated February 18, 1938, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of constructing said street the sum of 17,500.00 be ap- propriated and assessed, said SUM to be raised by the sale of notes or bonds of the Town issued in accordance with law and payable in not more than five years from the date thereof. Dr. Clarence Shannon moves vote read be appropriated and as- sessed instead of by notes or bonds. Dr. Clarence Shannon's motion declared lost 8:53 P. M. Town Counsel, Sydney R. ti1'rightington, makes amendment to original vote, that words "and assessed" be struck out of original vote. Amendment carried 8:55 P. M. Original vote with words "and assessed" left out, carried unan- imous rianimous 8: 55 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 25, moving that Article 25 be indefinitely postponed. Carried 8:55 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 2, of the second warrant, offering the following: Article 2. Voted: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Cherry Street, from Taft Avenue a distance of approximate- ly 193 feet westerly, 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 February 18, 1938, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of construct- ing said street the sum of $1,200,00 be appropriated, said sum to be raised by the sale of notes or bonds of the Town issued in accord- ance with law and payable in not more than five years from the date thereof. Carried unanimous 8 :57 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 26, moving Article 26 be indefinitely postponed. Carried 8:57 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 63 Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 3 of the second warrant, offering the following: Article 3. Voted: That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Cary Street, from Taft Avenue a distance of approximately 250 feet westerly, 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, date February 18, 1938, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easement therefor, and for the purpose of construct- ing said street the sum of S1,200.00 be appropriated, said sum to be raised by the sale of notes or bonds of the Town issued in accord- ance with law and parable in not more than live Peat s from the date thereof. Carried unanimous 8:59 P. M. Article 21. Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to dis- pose of surface drainage by the construction of drains or conduits and for that purpose to take lauds or easements by eminent domain, as follows: Right of Way to Mill Brook, opposite Sylvia Street; Massa.chuset is Avenue, from Taft Avenue easterly; and for the purpose of said construction the sum of X3.800. be appropriated and assessed. Carried unanimous 9:00 P. M. William B. Greeley of the Planning Board moves to take up Articles 32, 33 and 34. William E. Bennett moves that Article 32 be indefinitely post- poned, Carried 9:02 P. M. Under Article 33, 'William E. Bennett offers the following mo- tion: Article 33. I move that it be Voted : To accept the provisions of Sections 81-F, 81-G, 81-H, 81-I and 81-J of Chapter 41 of the General Laws as enacted by Chap- ter 211, Section 4 of the Acts of 1936. General discussion. Motion to accept Article 33. Carried 9:34 P. M. Under Article 34, William E. Bennett offers the following: Article 34. Voted : That the general By -Laws of the Town be amended in Article 26 by adding a new section as follows: 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON "The Board of Appeals established under the existing building and zoning ordinances and Town By -Laws shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 41 as enacted by Chapter 211, Section 4 of the Acts of 1 936." A. two-thirds vote taken as follows : In Favor Tellers Opposed 38 Alan G. Adams 83 George P. Morey 24 Clements H. Ferguson 145 Carried 9:50 P. M. William R. Greeley moves to take up Article 36. Reads Report. 0 3 1 4 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON THE FOLLOWING PRO- POSED AMENDMENT AS IT APPEARS UNDER ARTICLE 36 IN THE WARRANT FOR THE TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD MARCH 21, 1938 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law by adopting the following amendments thereto or take any action thereon: By substituting for Section 6 thereof the following: Section 6. (a) In R-1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected with. in the areas hereinafter defined, except upon a lot having a street frontage of not less than 100 feet, an area of not less than 12,500 square feet, and having no other dwelling thereon. The first of said areas shall be bounded by the center line or intersection of center lines, of Sommer Street commencing at the Arlington Line and con- tinuing to Lowell Street, thence in a straight line to the Brown's Brook Culvert under the railroad right of way, thence along the railroad right of way to Woburn Street, along Woburn Street to Laconia Street, along Laconia Street to Ridge Road, thence in a straight line to the junction of Vine Street and Manley Court ex- tended, thence in a straight line to the intersection of Hayes Lane and Grant Street, thence along Grant Street to Old Colony Road, along Old Colony Road to Woodland Road, along Woodland Road to Adams Street, along Adams Street to Hancock Street, along Hancock Street to Hancock Avenue, along Hancock Avenue to the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 65 railroad right of way, along the railroad right of way to Revere Street, along Revere Street to Hancock Street, along Hancock Street to Burlington Street, along Burlington Street to Grove Street, along Grove Street to Eaton Road extended, thence along Eaton Road to Bertweil Road, along Bertwell Road to Williams Road, along Wil- liams Road to Bedford Street, along Bedford Street as far as the southeast boundary of the school property, thence along this bound- ary to Valley Road, along Valley Road to the railroad right of way,. along the railroad right of way to Center Street, along Center Street to Ward Street, along Ward Street to Garfield Street, along Garfield Street to Locust Street, thence ir, a straight line to the intersection of Cedar Street and Freemont Street, thence along Freemont Street extended to Wood Street, along Wood Street to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts .A.venne to Old Colony Road, thence in a straight line to the inter section of Roosevelt Road and Wilson Road, along Wilson Road to Marrett Road, along Mar- rett Road to Lincoln Street, along Lincoln Street to Weston Street,. along Weston- Street to Shade Street, along Shade Street to Spring. Street, along Spring Street to Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Waltham Street, along Waltham Street to Vine Brook Road, along Vine Brook Road to Winthrop Road, along Winthrop Road to Ilighland Avenue, along Highland Avenue to Pelham Road, along Pelham Road to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Pollen Road, along Follen Road to Pinewood Street, along Pinewood Street to- Summit oSummit Road, along Summit Road to Fern Street, along Fern Street to Pleasant Street, along Pleasant Street to Massachusetts. Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Oak Street, along Oak Street to CaryllIe Avenue, along Carville Avenue to Butler Avenue, along Butler Avenue extended to the Arlington Line, along the Arl- ington Line in a northeasterly direction to the point of beginning. The second of said areas shall consist of the lot; outside the first area, which front directly upon the said portions of said bound- ing streets, (b) In alI other parts of the Town, outside the boundaries of the areas above described, no dwelling shall be erected except upon. a lot having a street frontage of not less than 100 feet, an area of not less than 25,000 square feet and having no other dwelling: thereon . (c) On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of not less than fifteen 66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. (d) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would inter- sect, the frontage and area shall be computed as if such bounding lines were so extended. (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, if adjacent lots, any of which has less area or frontage than re- quired by this section, are recorded by plan or deed as all in the same ownership at the time this by-law is adopted, and if (1) sub- stantial expenditures have been incurred, prior to that time, toward the improvement of these lots or approved ways giving access there- to, or towards utilities serving such lots, which improvements or utilities would be diminished in value in a substantial amount by a literal enforcement of the terms of this section, n if (2) adjoining areas have been, prior to that time, developed to a substantial ex- tent by tl-tc construction of houses on lots generally smaller Mau is prescribed by this section and the standard of the neighborhood so established does not reasonably require a subdivision of the ap- plicant's land into lots as large as is hereby prescribed, then the owner of these lots may apply to the Board of Appeals for relief from the terns of this section as applying to any of these lots, and the Board of Appeals may grant such relief by making special ex- ceptions to the terns of this section, subject to appropriate condi- tions and safeguards in harmony with the general purpose and in- tent of this by-law, where desirable relief may be granted without -substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this by-law. (f) And furthermore, notwithstanding the said foregoing pro- visions, one dwelling may be erected upon a lot containing less than the above required areas or frontages if such lot was duly recorded by plan or deed at the time of the adoption of this by-law, and dirt not at the time of such adoption adjoin other land of the same owner available for use in connection with such lot. A public hearing was held on March 4, 1!3:18 on the proposed amendments after the notice given in accordance with the Lexington By -Laws, and the Planning Board now submits a final report with recommendations to the Town Meeting. The Board feels that it is acting in accordance with the ex- pressed desires of a number of citizens of the Town when it offers REPORT OF TOWN CLERK fi i an amendment covering area regulations. Before presenting this particular article, the Board has obtained the advice of planning experts, it has studied the treatment of area regulations by other towns, adopting in some cases that which was considered as best for Lexington and has endeavored lo obtain an expression of opin- ion from Lexington citizens. It is generally recognized that there is a direct relationship, between the proper size of dwelling lots and the economic develop- ment of a town, and the problem becomes that of protecting the town against an expansion which requires an nssreasan.ible outlay in public utilities such as streets, sewerage and schools, and of di- recting the trend toward utilization of existing facilities. There are at 'present a sufficient number of small size lots, ad- jacent to utilities and suitable for dwellings; to care for the most optimistic growth; and which will remain unaffected by this amend- ment. It is an acknowledged fact that an area of 26,0110 square feet, suitable for dwelling, will normally care for sewerage through septic tanks or cesspools and that lots of 12,600 square feet, locat- ed with fair sub -soil, will also care for single family sewerage. A conservative estimate indicates that at least 25% of Lex- ington is unsuitable for dwelling of Bury sort and the Board has been guided by these principles in the selection of sizes and in locat- ing the boundaries of the different areas. The Planning Board believes that, the adoption of this amend- ment will tend toward safeguarding the taxes of the town a.s a whole, will not discourage the building of self-supporting homes and will not operate to the disadvantage of the responsible prop- erty owner, who wishes to open his laud for a profitable develop- ment. However, as the hearing indicated that there was some opposi- tion to that part of the proposal, providing for Board of Appeals action, the Planning Board will present the amendment under two separate votes; one covering paTagraplls a, b, c and d, and the other covering paragraphs e and f, and recommends favorable action by the town on both sections. ,68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WM. ROGER GREELEY EDWARD W. KIMBALL EUGENE G. KRAEMTZER D. E. NICK ERSON CLEM H. FERGUSON Donald Nickerson presents vote as follows: Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By -Law be amended by =substituting for Section 6 thereof the following: Section 6. (a) In R-1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall be ,erected within the areas hereinafter defined, except upon a lot having a street frontage of not less than 100 feet, an area of not less than 12,600 square feet, and having no other dwelling thereon. The first of said areas shall be bounded by the center line or inter- section of center lines, of Sumner Street commencing at the Arl- ington Line :tnd continuing to Lowell Street, thence in a stra.ighi line to the Brown's Brook Culvert under the railroad right of way, thence along the railroad right tit way to Woburn Street, along Woburn Street to Laconia Street, along Laconia Street to Ridge Road, thence in a straight line to the junction of Vine Street and Manley Court extended, thence in a straight line to the intersec- tion of Hayes Lane and Grant Street, thence along Grant Street to Old Colony Road, along Old Colony Road to Woodland Road, along Woodland Road to Adams Street, along Adams Street to Hancock .Street, along Hancock Street to Hancock Avenue, along Hancock Avenue to the railroad right of way, along the railroad right of way to Revere Street, along Revere Street to Ilancoek Street, along Hancock Street to Burlington Street, along Burlington Street to Grove Street, along Grove Street to Eaton Road extended, thence -along Eaton Road to J3ertwell Road ,along ih rtwell Road to Wil- liams Road, along Williams Road to Bedi'or,i Street, along Bed- ford Street as far as the soutlaea.st boundary of the school property, thence along this boundary to Valley Road, along Valley Road to the railroad right of way, along the railroad right of way to Center Street, along Center Street to Ward Street, along Ward Street to Garfield Street, along Garfield Street to Locust Street, thence in .a straight line to the intersection of Cedar Street and Freemont Street, thence along Freemont Street extended to Wood_ Street, along Wood Street to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Old County Road, thence in a straight line to the inter- -section of Roosevelt Road and Wilson Road, along Wilson Road to REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 69 Marrett Road, along Marrett Road to Lincoln Street, along Lin- coln Street to Weston Street, along Weston Street to Shade Street, along Shade Street to Spring Street, along Spring Street to Mar- rett Road, along Marrett Road to Waltham Street, along Waltham Street to Vine Brook Road, along Vine Brook Road to Winthrop Road, along Winthrop Road to Highland Avenue, along Highland Avenue to Pelham Road, along Pelham Road to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Marrett Road, along Mar- rett Road to Follen Road, along Follett Road to Pinewood Street, along Pinewood Street to Summit Road. along Summit Road to Fern Street, along Fern Street to Pleasant Street, along Pleasant Street to Massachusetts Avenue, along Massachusetts Avenue to Oak Street, along Oak Street to Carvll]e Avenue, along Carville Avenue to Butler Avenue, along Butler Avenue extended to the Arl- ington Line, along the Arlington Line in a northeasterly direction to the point of beginning. The second of said areas shall consist of the lots, outside the first area, which front directly upon the said portions of said bounding streets. (b) In all other parts of the Town, outside the boundaries of the areas above described, no dwelling shall be erected except upon a lot having a street frontage of not less than 100 feet, an Brea of not less than 25,000 square feet and having no other dwelling there- on. (c) On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of not less than fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open frons the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. (d) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would inter- sect, the frontage a.nd area shall be computed as if such bounding lines were so extended. William R. Greeley explains from map on stage. General discussion. William H. Devine proves a Committee of fifteen be appointed for further investigation, to include the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board. Theodore A. Custance offers a motion. That a Committee of fifteen he appointed by the Mod- erator, not including the Board of Selectmen and Plan - 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ning Board, account the large number of members on both Boards. William H. Devine withdraws his motion for adoption of Theo- dore A. Custance's motion. Theodore A. Custance withdraws his motion. Original motion as presented by Donald E. Nickerson for amendment Section Six put before the meeting for vote, with re- sults as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 16 Alan G. Adams 29 George W. Sarano 10 Clements 1 . Ferguson 55 Lost 10:42 P.M. 20 64 12 96 Original motion of Theodore A. Custance for the appointment of a committee of fifteen put to a vote. Declared Lost 10:43 P. M. William Roger Greeley presents substitute motion as follows: Voted: That the motion now before the meeting be amended by substituting therefor the following: Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By -Law be amended by sub- stituting for Section 6 (a) thereof, the following: Section 0. (a) In R-1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected upon land laid out for house lots after the adoption of this by-law unless there is provided for each such dwelling a lot front- age of not less than 100 feet upon the frontage street, and an area of not less than 12,500 square feet. On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of at least fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. This paragraph shall not apply to lots of less than 100 foot frontage duly recorded by plan or deed at the time this by-law is adopted. (b) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other boundary lines which if extended would in- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 71 teresect, the frontage and area shall be computed as if such bound- ing lines were so extended. Two-thirds vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT 20 Alan G. Adams 13 62 George W. Sarano 22 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX 8S. 17 Clements H. Ferguson 4 To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said 99 39 County, Greeting: Carried at 10'46 P.M. Moderator Robert H. Holt asks if all articles taken up, or if any further business; there was no response, whereby the Modera- tor declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CAReOLL, Town Clerk 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 Mem- orial Building, in said Lexington, OA Monday, the twenty-fifth day of April, 1938, at 8:00 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to install a trunk line sewer beginning at the Metropolitan Sewer near the Arlington -Lex- ington Line, thence in a general northerly direction for a distance of approximately 1020 feet to a point in Rindge Avenue about 300 feet southerly of Winn Avenue, and to acquire any necessary lands or easements by purchase or eminent domain; and to authorize the Selectmen to cause this to be done as a Federal Works Progress Administration Project; and provide funds therefor, including land damages, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accord - with the law, or by borrowing under the provisions of Chapter 38 of the Acts of 1938. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to install a flunk line sewer beginning at the Metropolitana Sewer near the Arlington -Lex- ington Line, thence in a general northerly direction for a distance of approximately 1620 feet to a point in liindge Avenue about 300 feet southerly of Winn Avenue, and to acquire any necessary lands, or easements by purchase or eminent domain; and provide funds therefor, including land damages, by direct appropriation, by trans- fer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with the law. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 73 Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to acquire by purchase or by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor: Rindge Avenue, from a point near Rawson Avenue, to Melrose Avenue, a distance of approximately 950 feet; Melrose Avenue, from Rindge Avenue northwesterly, a distance of approximately 200 feet; Rawson Avenue, between Albemarle Avenue and Rindge Avenue; Albemarle Avenue, from Rawson Avenue southerly, a distance of approximately 150 feet, and also from Winn Avenue, a distance of approximately 180 feet souther- ly; Winn Avenue, between Albemarle Avenue and Rindge Avenue, a distance of approximately 360 feet; and provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to install a sewer main in Bow Street, between Rawson Avenue and a point approximately 800 feet southerly of Rawson Avenue, subject to the assessment of betterments, and provide funds for said installation by direct ap- propriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with the law. Article 0. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select• men, on behalf of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain the land, right or easement to construct at the outlet of Butterfield's Pond at Lowell Street a dam to create a storage basin for flood flows of Vine Brook and the right to flow the land under and ad- joining the said Butterfield's Pond and its tributaries, arid that the Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalf of the Town to execute a contract for the construction of such a dam and ap- purtenant works, and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmento construct a conduit to enclose the North Branch of Vine Brook from the west side of Waltham Street to the junction of the North 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON and South Branches, and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to construct a low level sewer from a point about two hunderd and ten feet east of Hayes Lane to a point about two hundred and twenty feet south of Vine Brook Road near the conduit to be con- structed for Vine Brook as authorized by this meeting and to ac- quire by purchase or by taking by eminent domain any necessary easement therefor, and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with the law. Article 0. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for services and expenses in the defence of the Ryder drainage cases. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an ad- ditional sum of money for the Planning Board, for engineering pur- poses. 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 mak clue 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 seventh day of April, A. D., 1938. ARCHIBALD R. GIROUx WILLIAM G. POTTER A. EDWARD ROWSE ALBERT A. Ross Majority of the Selectmen of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK CONSTABLE'S RETU RN To THE TOWN CLERK :- April 18, 1938. 75 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. 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 25, 1938 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8 :] h P. M. There were 169 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk James J. Carroll read the warrant for the meet- ing signed by the Selectmen February 23, 1938, until upon notion of A. Edward Rowse, further reading was waived. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Constable's return of said warrant. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the warrant for the meet- ing signed by the Selectmen April 7, 1938, until upon motion of A. Edward Rowse further reading of the warrant was waived. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Constable's return of the warrant. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 1 of the warrant signed April 7, 1938. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presents reports of the Appropriation Committee covering both warrants, which were accepted and placed on file. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux asks permission of the meeting to permit Superintendent of Public Works, John W. Raymond, Jr. to have a seat in the meeting. Permission granted. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 3 of the warrant signed by the Selectmen February 23, 1938, offering the following. Article 3. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalf of the Town to acquire by purchase or em- inent domain for surface and sanitary drainage purposes any or REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 4T all of the land on both sides of Vine Brook as follows: (a) on the relocated North and South Branches of Vine Brook from N arrett Road to Vine Brook Road for an aggregate width not exceeding, one hundred and fifty feet; (b) from the easterly side of Waltham. Street to the location described under (a) of this vote for a.n ag- gregate width of sixty feet; (c) from Vine Brook Road to Massa- chusetts Avenue for an aggregate width of fifty feet; (d) from the land of the Town on which stands the Town Office Building to Hayes Lane for an aggregate width of twentyfive feet; (e) from Hayes - Lane to North Street for an aggregate width of one hundred fifty feet; (f) temporary leasehold interest in adjoining land for use dur- ing construction; together with the right to deepen, widen, straight- en and relocate the parts of the channel of the said Vine Brook and - its North and South Branches within the said takings, to change its location from its present channel, to construct closed conduits in place of open channels and to change the direction, volume and. rapidity of the flow of the said Brook and its said Branches, and of any surface or underground water flowing into it, and that the Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalf of the Town to execute a contract or contracts for the construction of drainage - improvements in and adjacent to Vine Brook extending from Win- throp Road Extension so-called on the South Branch and Waltham. Street on the North Branch to North Streeet, including the con- struction of a conduit in place of an open channel from the junction of the North and South Branches to Hayes Lane, substantially as - recommended by the Vine Brook Drainage Committee in a report received by the Town September 27, 1937, and for the purpose of - meeting the cost of such construction the sum of $273,000. be ap-• propriaied, of which 4.2,000. is to be raised from the revenue of the current year, and 4271,000. is to be provided by the sale of bonds or notes of the Town issued in accordance with the law and payable in not more than ten years from the date thereof. General discussion from numerous speakers for and against. Amendment offered by Robert H. Eldridge as follows: that term of years in which payable be changed to read thirty years in -- stead of ten years. Amendment as presented carried unanimous 9:31 P.. M. Main motion as presented with amendment put to a standing: vote as follows: 78 In Favor 14 42 14 70 Lost 10:22 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Tellers Converse Hill Robert D, Mayo Clements H. Ferguson Opposed 23 54 18 95 Theodore A. Custance offers the following as an alternate vote under Article 3, as follows: Article 3. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized in the name of and on behalf of the Town to acquire by purchase or em- inent domain for surface and sanitary drainage purposes any or all of the land on both sides of Vine Brook as follows: (a) on the South Branch and main channel of Vine Brook from Winthrop Road extension to Vine Brook Road for an aggregate width not exceed- ing one hundred feet (100') ; (b) from the easterly side of Waltham Street to the location described under (a) of this vote for an ag- gregate width of sixty feet; (c) from Vine Brook Road to Massa- chusetts Avenue for an aggregate width of fifty feet; (d) from the land of the Town on which stands the Town Office Building to Hayes Lane for an aggregate width of twenty-five feet; (e) from Hayes Lane easterly approximately two hundred and fifty feet for an aggregate width not exceeding one hundred and fifty feet; (f) temporary leasehold interest in adjoining land for use during con- struction ; together with the right to deepen, widen, straighten and relocate the parts of the channel of the said Vine Brook and its North and South Branches within the •said takings, to change its location from its present channel, to construct closed conduits in place of open channels and to construct culverts under North and East Streets, and to change the direction, volume and rapidity of the flow of the said Brook and its said Branches, and of any sur- face or underground water flowing into it, and that the Selectmen be authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town, to execute a contract or contracts for the construction of drainage improvements in and adjacent to Vine Brook extending from Winthrop Road Ex- tension so-called on the South Branch and the westerly side of Wal- tham Street on the North Branch to a point about two hundred and fifty feet easterly of Hayes Lane, including the construction of a conduit in place of an open channel from the present junction of the North and South Branches to Hayes Lane, and culverts under North and East Streets, and for the purpose of meeting the cost of REPORT OP TOWN CLERK 79, such construction and land takings, the sum of $192,000.00 be ap- propriated, of which $2,000.00 is to be raised from the revenue of the current year, and $190,000.00 is to be provided by the sale of bonds or notes of the Town issued in accordance with the law and payable in not more than ten years from the date thereof. Motion as presented put to a standing vote as follows: In F..vor Tellers Opposed 11 Converse Hill 22 Robert D. Mayo 5 Clements I. Ferguson 38 Lost 10:30 P.M. 26 62 21 109 Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 1 of warrant signed February 23, 1938, moving same be indefinitely post- poned. Carried Unanimous 10 :31 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 2 of warrant signed February 23, 1938, moving same be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimous 10:31 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 4 of warrant signed February 23, 1938, moving same be indefinitely post- poned. Carried Unanimous 1.0:31 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux proves to take up Articles 6. 'T and 8 of warrant :signed April 7, 1938, moving the three Articles be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimous 10 :31 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. (Giroux moves to lake up Article 9 of warrant. signed April 7, 1938, as follows: Article 9. Voted: That the sum of $1,500. be appropriated for services and expenses in the defense of the Ryder drainage cases, said money to be raised from the revenue of the current yea.r. Carried 10:32 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Articles 4 and 5 of warrant signed April 7, 1938, as follows: Article 4. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in the following unaccepted streets, subject to the as- sessments of betterments, and to acquire by purchase or by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor: 80 TOWN OA' LEXINGTON Rindge Avenue, from a point near Rawson Avenue, to Melrose Avenue, a distance of approximately 950 feet; Melrose Avenue, from Rindge Avenue northwesterly, a distance of approximately 200 feet; Rawson Avenue, between Albemarle Avenue and Rindge Avenue; Albemarle Avenue, from Rawson Avenue southerly, a distance of approximately 150 feet, and also from Winn Avenue, a distance of approximately 180 feet southerly; Winn Avenue, between Albemarle Avenue and Rindge Avenue, .a distance of approximately 360 feet; and that for this purpose the sum of $16,300. be appropriated, this money to be provided by the issuance of notes of the Town for a period of five years under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the -General Laws. Article 5. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install a sewer main in Bow Street, between Rawson Avenue and a point approximately 800 feet southerly of Rawson Avenue, subject to the assessment of betterments, and that for this purpose the sum of $6,700. be appropriated, this money to be provided by the issu- ances of the Town for a period of five years under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, .offers following amendment to Article 4, as follows: This vote not to be effective until at least 75% of the owners of property benefitted on (the streets enumerated herein) have agreed to pay the betterment assessment. Motion made and seconded by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux that Articles 4 and 5 be laid on table for present, carried 10 :57 P. M. William R. Greeley oilers the following motion under Article 1 of warrant signed April 7, 1938, as follows: Voted: That the Moderator be authorized to appoint a commit tee of seven to study and report upon the general future development and disposition of lands in the Vine Brook area, and that $1,500. be appropriated and assessed for this purpose. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 81 Moderator Robert H. Holt rules motion out of order, there- fore declared lost -11 :00 P. M. Edward W. Kimball moves to take up Article 10 of warrant signed April 7, 1938, offering the following: Voted: That the sum of $300. be appropriated for the Plan- ning Board for Engineering Purposes. Carried 11:02 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take Articles 4 and 5 from table. Moderator Robert H. Holt reads amendment as presented by Allen W. Rucker of the Appropriation Committee. This vote not to be effective until at least 75% of the owners of property benefitted on (the streets enumerated herein) have agreed to pay the betterment assessment. Carried 11:1.1 P. M. Article 4 as presented with amendment put to a standing vote as follows: In Favor 23 70 21 114 Carried 11:12 P.M. Tellers Converse Hill Robert D. Mayo Clements H. Ferguson Opposed 2 0 1 3 Selectman Archibald R. Giroux presents Article 5. Same amendment applying to Article 4 presented by Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, as follows: This vote not to be effective until at least 75% of the owners of property benefitted on (the streets enumerated herein) have agreed to pay the betterment assessment. Carried Unamimous 11:14 P. M. Article 5 presented with amendment, carried unanimous 11:15 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 2, presenting the following: Article 2. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install a trunk line sewer beginning at the Metropolitan Sewer near the 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Arlington. -Lexington Line, thence in a general northerly direction for a distance of approximately 1620 feet to a point in Rindge Avenue about 300 feet southerly of Winn Avenue, and to acquire any necessary, lands or easements by purchase or by eminent do- main; and that the Selectmen be authorized to cause this to be done as a Federal Works Progress Administration Project ; and for this purpose the sum of .20.000. be appropriated (including land dam- ages), said money to be provided by the borrowing of `20,000. under the provisions of Chapter 58 of the Acts of 1938. Allen W. Rucker, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, offers amendment that sum read $15,000. instead of $20,000. Amendment carried 11 :22 P. M. Question by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wright.ington, if same agreement regarding property owners was to apply. Answered by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, yes, the follow- ing amendment being offered : Voted: The vote under Article 2 not to be effective until the Articles 4 and 5 become effective regarding the assessment of better- ments. Amendment carried 11 :22 P. M. Main motion with both amendments carried unanimous 11, :22 P, 1,I. Motion nude and seconded that meeting be dissolved 11:24 P. M. A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk June 24, 1938. TOWN CLERK TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir:— Due to increasing business demands upon my time, I find it necessary to discontinue work on the Town Appropriation Commit- tee. Will you kindly accept my resignation, effective June 30, 1938? REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 83 I take this step with real regret as I think you know. Please accept my continuing appreciation for the cooperation which your Board has extended the Appropriation Committee dur- ing the past year. AWR-lw Cordially yours, S/ A. W. RucKER ALLEN W. RUCKER B. F. IIAwKn s 115 WINDERMERE ROAD NEWTON, MASS. July 18, 1938. TOWN CLERK TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir :— As I have moved to Newton I wish to resign as a Town Meet- ing Member of Lexington. I shall always have a keen interest in the affairs of Lexington. Yours truly, S/ BASIL F. HAWKINS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL Article 34 as Passed at a Second Adjourned Town Meeting of the Annual Town Meeting field March 28, 1938 Under Article 34, William E. Bennett offers the following: Article 34. Voted: That the general By -Laws of the Town be amended in Article 2G by adding a new section as follows: "The Board of Appeals established under the existing build- ing and zoning ordinances and Town By -Laws shall be and shall act as the Board of Appeals under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 41 as enacted by Chapter 211, Section 4 of The Acts of 1936" A two-thirds vote taken as follows: 84 In Favor 38 83 24 145 Carried 9:50 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON Tellers Alan G. Adams George P Morey Clements H. Ferguson I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of Mass., do hereby certify that the above is Article 34 as passed at a second adjourned nual Town Meeting held March 28, 1938, record. JAMES J. Opposed 0 3 1 4 Lexington, Mass_ June 27, 1938 the Town of Lexington, a true and exact copy of town meeting of the An- and as same appears on CARROLL, Town Clerk July 5, 1938. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved. PAUL A. DEVER, Attorney Ge Herat REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 85 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the Cary Mem- orial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday, the 8th day of Au- gust, 1938, at eight o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the follow - Mg articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of anv Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Conrmittei.s. Article 2. To see if the Town will adopt any or all of the rec- ommendations of the Vine Brook Drainage Committee which report was received by the Town at its meeting held September 27, 1):37. Article 3. To se=e if the Town will authorize the execution by the Selectmen of contracts for the construction of drainage improve- ments in and adjacent to Vine Brook for the purpose of carrying out any or all of the recommendations of the Vine Brook Drainage Committee contained in the report of that committee received by the Town at its meeting of September 27, 1937 and authorize the taking by eminent domain of any lands or easements in lands for the purpose of carrying out any of the said recommendations, and will make an appropriation therefor, and meet the said appropriation by direct assessment or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town pay- able as provided by law. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men, on behalf of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain the land, right or easement to construct at the outlet of Butterfleld's Pond at Lowell Street a dam to create a storage basin for flood flows of Vine Brook and the right to flow the land under and adjoin- ing the said Butterfleld's Pond and its tributaries, and that the Se- lectmen be authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to $G TOWN OF LEXINGTON execute contracts for the construction of such a dam and appurten- ant works, and to provide payment for the same by direct appro- priation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article .. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct a conduit to enclose the North Branch of Vine Brook from the west side of Waltham Street to the junction of the North and South Branches, or any part thereof, and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to construct a low level sewer from a point about two hundred and ten feet east of Hayes Lane to a point about two hundred and twenty feet south of Vine Brook Road near the conduit to be con- structed for Vine Brook as authorized by this meeting, and to ac- quire by purchase or by taking by eminent domain any necessary easement therefor, and to provide payment for the salve by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with the law. Article 7. To sec if the Town will accept the grant allotment of the Federal Public Works Administration to aid the Town in financing the Sewer and Vine Brook Projects to be acted upon un- der Articles 3, 4, 5 and 0 of this Warrant, and will authorize the Selectmen to execute agreements on behalf of the Town of Lexing- ton, between the Town of Lexington and the United States of Amer- ica for certain proposed Sewer and Storm Drain Projects, or take any action relating thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of "Depot Park" to "Emery Park," or take any action in relation there- to. Article 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington with the Towle of Arlington to provide cooperation between the two towns in the matters of connection of sewers in Lexington with Town of Arlington sewers, and the connection of sewers in Arlington with Town of Lexington sewers, or take any action relating thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift in the amount of 300. under the will of Emma I. Fiske, to be invested REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 87 and the income used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and on September 15th of each year. Article 11. To see if the Town will accept, a devise under the will of Bedros H. Bashian of an undivided one-half interest in a certain parcel of land at the corner of 11assachusetts Avenue and Wood Street to be known as `Bashian's Park." Article 12. To see if the Town wi]1 authorize the Selectmen to execute a deed of all right, title and interest of the Town in and to an undivided one -Half interest in a certain parcel of land at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Wood Street devised to it by the will of Bedros H. Bashian to the residuary legatee under his will or whoever may appear to be entitled thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate- and transfer money from available funds for the purpose of installing an automatic mechanical stoker in the High School building, or take any action relating thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law by adopting the following amendment thereto or take any action thereon: To substitute under- Area Regulations, Section 6, a new Section 6 to read as follows:— Section ollows:Section 6. (a) In R-1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall. he erected upon land Iaid out for house lots after the adoption of this by-law unless there be provided for each such dwelling a lot frontage of not less than 100 feet upon the frontage street, and an area of not less than 12,500 square feet. 00 each side of each dwel- ling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of at least fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. This paragraph shall not apply to Iots of less than 100 foot frontage duly recorded by plan or deed at the time this by-law is adopted. (b) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would intersect, the frontage and area shall 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON be computed as if such bounding lines were so ex- tended. 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 nineteenth day of July, A. D., 1938. ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX ALBERT A. Ross WILLIAM G. POTTER A. EDWARD ROWSE Majority of the Selectmen of Lexington. CONSTABLE'S RETURN To THE TOWN CLERK:— July 28th, 1938. 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 ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest : PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 89 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD AUGUST 8, 1938 Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M. by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt. There were 148 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meet- ing, until upon motion of A. Edward Rowse, further reading of the warrant was waived—so voted. Town Clerk, James -J. Carroll, read the Constable's return of the warrant. Robert C. Merriam moves to take up Article 1, presenting the Appropriation Committee's Report of the Articles contained in the warrant, moving that sante be accepted and placed on lile so voted - 8:12 P. M. On account of the shortage of time, allowing for the prepara- - tion of the Appropriation Committee's Report, which did not allow report to be received by Town Meeting Members, Robert C.Mer- riam asks permission to read report to the Town Meeting Members. Permission granted. Edward W. Kimball suggests articles not to be read in i.he report, only the recommendations of the Appropriation Committee as contained in their report. Suggestion accepted 8:20 P. M. Robert C. Merriam completed reading report at 8:34 P. 31. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 2, moving that Article 2 be indefinitely postponed. Unanimous -8:31 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Articles 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and if no objections, to act upon all the mentioned articles at the same time. No objections. 90 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 3. To see if the Town will authorize the execution by the Selectmen of contracts for the construction of drainage improve- ments in and adjacent to Vine Brook for the purpose of carrying out any or all of the recommendations of the Vine Brook Drainage Committee contained in the report of that committee received by the Town at its meeting of September 27, 1937 and authorize the taking by eminent domain of any lands or easements in lands for the pur- pose of carrying out any of the said recommendations, and will make an appropriation therefor, and meet the said appropriation by direct assessment or by the issue of hoods or notes of the Town payable as provided by law. Article 4. To see if the Towu will vote to authorize the Select- men, on behalf of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain the land, right or easement to coustruet at the outlet of Butterfield's Pond at Lowell Street a dans to create a storage basin for flood flows of Wine Brook and the right to flow tln' land under azul ad- joining the said Butterfield's Pond and its tributaries, and that the Selectmen be authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to execute contracts for the construction of such a dans and ap- purtenant works, and to provide payment for the same by direct ap- propriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with the law. Article 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct a conduit to enclose the North Branch of Vine Brook from the west. side of Waltham Street to the junction of the North and South Branches, or any part thereof, and to provide payment tor the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in ac- cordance with the iaw. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to construct a low level sewer from a point about two hundred and ten feet east of Hayes Lane to a point about two hundred and twenty feet south of Vine Brook Road near the conduit to be con- structed for Vine Brook as authorized by this meeting, and to ac- quire by purchase or by taking la eminent domain any necessary easement therefor, and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue or bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with the law. Article 7. To see if the Town will accept the grant allotment of the Federal Public Works Administration to aid the Town in REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 91 financing the Sewer and Vine Brook Projects to be acted upon un- der Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this Warrant and will authorize the Selectmen to execute agreements on behalf of the Town of Lexing- ton, between the Town of Lexington and the United States of Amer- ica for certain proposed Sewer and Storm Drain Projects, or take any action relating thereto. Various speakers speak on the Articles involving the Vine Brook. Arthur F. Hutchinson moves that Articles 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 be indefinitely postponed. 8:52 P. M. Indefinite postponement declared lost by voice vote 8:53 1'. M. General discussion by many speakers, both for and against. Moderator Robert H. Holt -states as long as the five Articles were acted_ upon as one group, if it would be agreeable with the Se- lectmen and the Town _Meeting Members to vote on the group un- der one Article number, eliminating the numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6, call- ing the entire group as Article 7. Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, states it would be bet- ter to consider all as Article 3, which was approved by the Select- men and the Town Meeting Members. The following rising vote was taken: In Favor Tellers 29 56 27 112 Carried 9:34 F.M. Charles M. Blake Lester T. Redman Roger D. Long Opposed 5 17 7 29 Selectman Archibald R. Giroux rooves to lake up Article 8, of- fering the following: Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of "Depot Park" to "Emery Park", or take any action in relation thereto. Neil McIntosh offers the following amendment : That the Park be named "Frederick L. Emery Park" instead of "Emery Park." 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Amendment declared carried unanimous 9:35 P. M. Main motion with amendment presented to the meeting and de- clared carried unanimous 9:36 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 9, mov- ing that Article 9 be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimous 9 :36 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 10, offering the following: Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift in the amount of .'300. under the will of Emma I. Fiske, to be invested and the income used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and on September 15th of each year. Carried Unanimous 9:37 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Articles 11 and 12 together, no objections, the following offered: Article 11. To see if the Town will accept a devise under the will of Bedros H. Basilian of an undivided one-half interest in a certain parcel of land at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Wood Street to be known as "Bashian's Park." Article 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to execute a deed of all right, title and interest of the Town in and to an undivided one-half interest in a certain parcel of land at the corner of 3lassachusetts Avenue and Wood Street devised to it by the will or whoever may appear to be entitled thereto. Articles 11 and 12 both carried unanimous -9:42 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux states he was desirous of ob- taining the sense of this meeting regarding the North Lexington Sewerage question, which was expected to be presented to the Town Meeting Members in the near future. There were no objections registered against the sense of this meeting, as not being in favor of entertaining the North Lexington Sewerage proposition. 9 :45 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux gloves to take up Article 13. Randall B. Houghton moving that Article 13 be indefinitely postponed. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 93 Indefinite postponement carried unanimous 9:46 P.: 31. Donald E. Nickerson moves to take up Article 14, offering the following: Article 14, Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By-law be amended by substituting under Area Regulations, Section 6, a new Section 6 to read as follows:— Section 6. {a) in R-1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected upon Land laid out for house lots after the adoption of this by-law unless there be provided for each such dwelling a. lot frontage of not less than 100 feet upon the frontage street, and an area of not less than 12,500 square feet. On each side of ench dwelling or other permitted plain structure there shall be provided a side yard of at least fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. This paragraph shall not apply to lots of less than 100 foot frontage duly recorded by plan or deed at the time this by-law is adopted. (b) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would inter- sect, the frontage and area shall be computed as if such bounding lines were so extended. Edward W. Kimball reads report of the Planning Board. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT AS IT APPEARS UNDER ARTICLE 14 IN THE WARRANT FOR THE TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD AUGUST 8, 1938 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Br-T,aw by adopting the following amendment thereto Or take any action thereon: To substitute under Area Regulations Section 6, a new Section 6 to read as follows:— Section 0. (a) In It. -1 and R-2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected upon land laid out for house Iots after the adoption of this by-law unless there be provided for each such dwelling a lot front- age of not less than 100 feet upon the frontage street, and an area of not less than 12,500 square feet. On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON yard of at least fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. This paragraph shall not apply to lois of less than 100 foot frontage duly recorded by plan or deed at the time this by-law is adopted. (b) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would in- tersect, the frontage and area shall be computed as if such bound- ing lines were so extended. A public hearing was held June 13, 1938 on the proposed amend- ment, after notices given in accordance with the Lexington By -Law, and the Board now submits a final report with recommendations to the Town Meeting. This amendment was proposed by the Planning Board and adopted by the town at the annual Town Meeting held l[areh 28, 1938, hut was disallowed by the Attorney General, presumedly on the grounds that it differed too widely from the Article in the War- rant under which the vote was taken. Believing that this proposed change is for the best interests or the town and that it is the town's wish to adopt such provisions, the Board is presenting the amendment exactly as previously voted and recommends favorable action by the town at this time. WM. ROGER GREELEY EDWARD W. KIMBALL EUGENE G. KRAETZER D. E. NICKERSON CLnM H. FERGUSON Eugene T. Buckley offers the following amendment: that the acreage be reduced from 12,500 square feet to 10,000 square feet. General discussion. Theodore H. Custance offers the following amendment: Voted: That the subject matter contained in Article Fourteen, be recommitted to the Planning Board for further study and a re- port given at a subsequent Town Meeting. Amendment as presented by Theodore A. Custance put to a vote and declared lost -10:02 P. M, REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 95 99 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Amendment as presented by Eugene T. Buckley put to a vote and declared lost -10 :03 P. M. Motion presented by Neil McIntosh that Article 14 be indefinite- ly postponed. Motion for indefinite postponement declared loss: 10:10 P. M. Main motion as presented voted upon as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 23 Alan G. Adams 32 Rupert 11. Stevens 27 24 Roger D. Long 4 79 37 Carried 10:11 P.M. A11 Articles dispensed with, the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, declares the meeting dissolved. 10:12 P. M. A true record. Attest: JAMS J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL ARTICLE ,14 AS PASSED AT A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD AUGUST 8, 1938 Article 14. Voted: That the Lexington Zoning By -Law be amended by substituting under Area. Regulations, Section 6, a new Section ti to read as follows:— Section 6. (a) In R-1 and 11-2 Districts no dwelling shall be erected upon land laid out for house lots after the adoption of this by-law unless there be provided for each such dwelling a lot front- age of not less than 100 feet upon the frontage street, and an area of not less than 12,500 square feet. On each side of each dwelling or other permitted main structure there shall be provided a side yard of at least fifteen feet in width, which shall be kept open from the front line of the main structure to the rear line thereof. This paragraph shall not apply to lots of less than 100 foot frontage duly recorded by plan or deed at the time this by-law is adopted. (b) Where a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which if extended would inter, sect, the frontage and area shall be computed as il' such bounding lines were so extended. Lexinigton, Mass. August 22, 193S. 1, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, Mass., do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of vote presented under Article 14. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Boston, Mass., September 14, 1938. The foregoing amendment to zoning by-law is hereby approved. PAUL A. DEVER, Attorney General REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 97 REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION November 15, 1938. Pursuant to the Law, the Town Clerk of Arlington and the Town Clerk o£ Lexington met at Arlington this day at twelve o'clock noon, for the purpose of canvassing the votes on the eighth day of November for the two representatives to the General Court of the Commonwealth to represent the 2Stli Middlesex District. The canvassing showed the result of the votes cast in Arlington and Lex- ington. In Arlington, Nelson B. Crosby had ten thousand two hundred nineteen (10,219) votes. In Lexington, Nelson B. Crosby Naad three thousand four hun- dred fifty (3,450) votes. In Arlington, Joseph J. Delaney had six thousand twenty (6,020) votes. In Lexington, Joseph J. Delaney bad one thousand one hrtndred eighty-five (1,185) votes. In Arlington, Hollis M. Gott had nine thousand six hundred sixty-six (9,666) votes. In Lexington, Hollis M. Gott had two thousand nine hundred ninety-eight (2,998) votes. In Arlington, Albert D. Leary had 'five thousand seven hundred seventy-five (5,775) votes. In Lexington, Albert D. Leary had one thousand one hundred thirty (1,130) votes. The return showed that Nelson B. Crosby and Hollis M. Gott had a majority of the votes cast hi both Towns, and a certificate was accordingly filled out and signed by the Clerks of both Towns to be delivered to Nelson B. Crosby of 10 Davis Avenue, Arlington and Hollis M. Gott of 90 Churchill Avenue, Arlington. - EARI. A. RYDER, Town Clerk of Arlington JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk of Lexington 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT COM MONWEALTJI Oln 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 Mem- morial 13vi.lrling, in ,said Lexington, on Thursday, the 2.7i.11 day of August, 1938, at eight o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vole lo raise and appropri- ate a sum of hnonev for the purpose oC acquiring land and easements and constructing a sanitary sewer, force main and pumping station for North Lexington and authorize and direct the Selectmen to ac- cept on behalf of the town, •for use in carrying out such project, a Federal grant of money pursuant to the Public Works Adminis- tration Appropriation Act of 1938; and authorize the Selectmen to construct said project and contract with respect thereto; and author- ize the treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow such sums as may be necessary to meet any appropriation made and to use any other available funds that may be raised by taxation or .appropriated for that purpose, or take any action relative thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by right of eminent domain or otherwise the land and easements for the pur- pose of a sanitary sewer, force main and sewage pumping station for North Lexington, approximately as folJows: 1. Beginning at a manhole on the existing main outlet sewer, at a point about 935 feet easterly from the junction of Grant Street and Hayes Lane, thence northerly in lands now or formerly of Thomas C. Buckley, William J. Leary, Louis Letarmy, Bridget J. MclKearnrey et al, Angelo and Antionette Bassa, and Thouras Cav- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 99 anaugh to a Private Way, thence northwesterly in said Private Way to Grant Street, thence northerly and northwesterly in Grant Street, Colony Road, and lands now or formerly of Elizabeth M. Burton and William B. Porter et al to Adams Street. 2. Beginning at Adams Street, thence northwesterly, wester- ly and southwesterly in lands now or formerly of Gustaf Lidberg, Federal Farm Mortgage Corp., and Brooks PM ter to Hancock Street. 3. Beginning at North Hancock Street, thence southwesterly and westerly in Hamilton Road, Liberty As iiue. and Ledgelawn Avenue to Bedford Street. 4. Beginning at Valley Road, thence northwesterly and north- erly in lands now or formerly of the Town of Lexington, and Wil- low Street, and lands now or formerly of Anna Dickerson and Cath- erine A. Kimball, and Brook Street to near Myrtle Street. 5. A parcel of land now or formerly of frank J. Longleway on the easterly side of Brook Street near _Myrtle Street bounded on the west by Brook Street for about 100 feet and having a depth of about 100 feet. Article 4. 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 Federal Emergency unemployment relief projects and to provide the money by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town in accordance with Chap- ter 58, of the Acts of 1938, or take any action relative thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington with the Town of Arlington to provide cooperation between the two towns in the matter of connection of sewers in Lexington with Town of Arlington sewers, and the connection of sewers in Arlington with Town oi' Lexington sewers, or take any action relative thereto. Article 6. TO see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer sums from available funds to the following accounts: Park Department, Personal Services Cary Library, Personal Services. 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. 300 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hereof fail not, and make due returnon 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 Au- gust, A. D., 1938. ARCHI13ALD R. GIROUX ALBERT A. Ross WILLIA\I G. POTTER A. EDWARD ROWSE Majority of the Selectmen of Lexington. CONSTABLE'S RETURN August 17, 1938. To THE TOWN CLERK: I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 101 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD AUGUST 25, 1938 The meeting was called to order at 8 :14 P. M. by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, account the Moderator, Robert II. Holt, being absent. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll stated it would be in order to elect a Moderator Pro -Tem for the meeting. It was voted to make nominations from the floor for Modera- tor Pro -Tern for the meeting. The nomination was made of Mr. Ferguson for Moderator Pro - Tem, which was not seconded, wherein- the Town Clerk declared the nomination not in order. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux makes the nomination of Sen- ator Joseph R. Cotton for Moderator Pro -Tem, which was seconded. Motion made and seconded nominations be closed, and so vot- ed -8:15 P. M. Senator Joseph R. Cotton was unanimously elected as Moder- ator Pro -Teen for the meeting -8:15 P. M. The Moderator Pro -Tem, Joseph R. Cotton, was sworn to the faithful perforruance of his duties by the Town Clerk, James J. Car- roll. -8:16 P. M. The Town Clerk read the warrant for the meeting, until upon motion of Selectman Archibald R. Giroux, further reading of the warrant was waived, The Town Clerk read the Officer's return of the warrant. - 8 :17 P. M. Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, moved to take up Article 1, submitting the Appropriation Commit- tee's Report, moving that said report be accepted and placed on file, which was voted unanimously -8:19 P. M. 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Commit- tee, read the Appropriation Committee's recommendations of the various articles for the meeting. --8:28 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Articles 2 and 3 together, no objections from the meeting, presenting Article 2, as follows: Article 2. Voted: For the purpose of acquiring land and casements and constructing a sanitary sewer, force main and pump- ing station for North Lexington and to enable the town to secure the benefits of funds granted by the Federal Government under the Public Works Administration Appropriation Act of 1938, there be raised and appropriated the sum of 8:154,000. (one hundred and fifty-four thousand dollars) and. the treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of 890,OOO. and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, under authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 50 of the Acts of 1938, said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than fifteen 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 Govern- ment on account of this project shall be applied first to meet the cost of construction thereof and any balance shall be applied to the payment of the loan herein authorized. The Selectmen are hereby authorized and directed to accept on behalf of the town, for use in carrying out such project, a Federal grant of money, pursuant to the Public Works Administration Ap- propriation Act of 1938; and the Selectmen are authorized to pro- ceed with the construction of said project and to enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements in respect thereto, all subject to appllcalile Federal regulations; and the Selectmen are authorized to do all other acts and things necessary or convenient for obtaining said grant, making said loam, and constructing said project. Presenting Article 3, as follows: Article 3. Voted: To authorize the Selectmen to acquire the land and easements by right of eminent domain or otherwise on be- half of the Town for a sanitary sewer, force main and sewage pump- ing station as follows: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 103 1. Beginning at a man hole on the existing main outlet sewer, at a point about 935 feet easterly from the junction of Grant Street and Hayes Lane, thence northerly in Iands now or formerly of Thomas C. Buckley, William J. Leary, Louis Leturmy, Bridget J. McKearney et al, Angelo and Antionette Busa, and Thomas Cav- anaugh to a Private Way, thence northwesterly in said Private Way to Grant Street, thence northerly and nothwesterly in Grant Street, Colony Road, and lands now or formerly of Elizabeth M. Burton and William B. Porter et al to Adams Street, 2. Beginning at Adams Street, thence northwesterly, westerly and Southwesterly in lands now or formerly of Gustaf Lidberg, Federal Farm Morigage Corp., and Brooks Potter to Hancock Street. 3. Beginning at North Hancock Street, thence southwesterly and westerly in Hamilton Road, Liberty Avenue, and Ledgelawn Avenue to Bedford Street. 4. Beginning at Valley Road, thence northwesterly and north- erly in lands now or formerly of the Town of Lexington and Willow Street, and lands now or formerly of Anna. Dickerson and Cather- ine A. Kimball, and Brook Street to near Myrtle Street. 5. A parcel of hind now or formerly or Frank J. Lougleway on the easterly side of Brook Street near Myrtle Street bounded on the west by Brook Street for about 100 feet and having a depth of about 100 feet, and to appropriate f8,000.00 therefor to be included in the amount raised under Article 2. Selectman. Archibald R. Giroux asks permission for Superin- tendent of Public Works, John W. Raymond, .Jr., to take the floor. No objections. Eugene T. Buckley asks if a quorum is necessary. Moderator Pro -Tem, .Joseph R. Cotton, asks Mr. Buckley if he was raising the question of a quorum. Mr. Buckley states he was not, and withdraws any objections to the meeting. Explanations of the Artieles by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux and Superintendent of Public Works, John W. Raymond, Jr. 9 :08 P. M. 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Explanations by Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appro- priation Committee. 9 :11 P. M. Discussion by several speakers. Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Commit- tee, moves that Articles 2 and 3 be indefinitely postponed. 9 :26 P. M. Neil McIntosh raises the question of a quorum being present, whereby the Moderator Pro -Tem appoints the following tellers to take the count of the Town Meeting Members present as follows: George W. Sarano Winfield S. Caouette Charles E. Ferguson 9:27 P.M. 24 46 25 95 whereby it was declared the quorum was not completed. Eugene T. Buckley asks if it would be possible for Neil McIn- tosh to withdraw his action. 9:29 P. M. Moderator Pro -Tem states withdrawal of Mr. McIntosh's ac- tion impossible. 9 :29 P. M. William R. Greeley suggests a recess of fifteen or twenty min- utes in order to get some more Town Meeting Members. 9 :30 P. M. Moderator Pro -Tem declares a recess until 9 :45 P. M. Meeting resumed at 9 :57 P. M., the same tellers making follow- ing count of the Town Meeting Members present. George W. Sarano Winfield S. Caouette Charles E. Ferguson 27 75 29 131 9:58 P.M. Correction offered by Eugene T. Buckley, that the count of Mr. Caouette was 55 instead of 75. Mr. Caouette stated 55 was correct, which made the count as follows: George W. Sarano Winfield S. Caouette Charles E. Ferguson 9:59 P.M. 27 55 29 111 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 105 Motion of Robert C. Merriam for indefinite postponement of Articles 2 and 3 put to voice vote and declared lost at 10:00 P. M. Main motion under Article 2 as presented, put to a vote as fol- lows : In Favor Tellers Opposed 15 35 20 70 Carried 10:03 P.M. George W. Sarano Winfield S. Caouette Charles E. Ferguson 11 12 5 28 Article 3 put to a vote as presented, carried unanimous 10:04 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 4, of- fering the following: Article 4. Voted: For expenses for labor and materials on public works and for other expenses in connection therewith, for Federal Emergency Unemployment relief projects there be raised and appropriated the surn of $13,000.00 and the town treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow said money and to issue bonds or notes of the town there - tor under authority of and in accordance with the provisions .of Chapter 58 of the Acts of 1938, said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than two years. Robert C. Merriam offers the following amendment: "said bonds or notes to be payable in not more than one year." Amendment carried unanimous 10:13 P. M. Article 4 presented with amendment, carried unanimous 10:13 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 5, of- fering that Article 5 be indefinitely postponed, which was carried unanimous -10 :14 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 6 of- fering the following: Article 6. Voted: That the sum of $173.17 be appropriated and transferred from the Park Department—Wages and Expenses Account to the Park Department—Personal Services Account : and • t 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Further Voted : That the balance of the Article be indefinitely postponed. Article 6 as presented, carried unanimous 10:14 P. M. All articles being disposed with, the Moderator Pro -Tern de- clared the meeting be dissolved. Unanimous 10:15 P. M. A true record. Attest : JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk AUGUST 25, 1938 James J. Carroll, Town Clerk called a special meeting of the Town Meeting Members of Precinct 2 for the purpose of electing two Town Meeting Members to fill unexpired terms. Account being un- able to get a quorum, the meeting and election was cancelled. AUGUST 25, 1938 James J. Carroll, Town Clerk called a special meeting of the Town Meeting Members of Precinct 3 for the purpose of electing one Town Meeting Member to fill unexpired term. Account being un- able to get a quorum, the meeting and election was cancelled. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 107 SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 4 A special meeting of Town Meeting Members of precinct 4 was held August 25, 1938 at Cary Memorial Building. Meeting was called to order by James J. Carroll, Town Clerk. Elmer C. Houdlette was elected Chairman, and Norton T. Hood, Secretary. Alfred Kargaard of 226 Lincoln Street was elected as Town Meeting Member, term expiring 1940. William Russell Rosenberger of 2139 Massachusetts Avenue was elected Town Meeting Member, term expiring 1941. Voted to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, 5/ NORTON T. HOOD, Secretary September 8, 1938. JAMES J. CARROLL TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir I, Alfred Kargaard of 226 Lincoln Street, Lexington, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Four, term ending March, 1940. ALFRED KARGAARD September 8, 1938. JAMES J. CARROLL TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON, MASS. Dear Sir :— I, William R. Rosenberger of 2139 Massachusetts Avenue, Lex- ington, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct Four, term ending March, 1941. WILLI9M R. ROSENBERGER 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the Warne of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One), and Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington Center, (Pre- cinct Two, Three and Four) TUESDAY, the TWENTIETH DAY of SEPTEMBER, 1938 at eight o'clock, A. M. for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nom- ination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following officers: Governor for this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Secretary of the Comcnonwealth for this Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver -General for this Commonwealth Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Attorney General for this Commonwealth Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District Councillor for 6th Councillor District Senator for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District Two Representatives in General Court for 28th Middlesex Representative District District Attorney for Middlesex District County Commissioner for Middlesex County Sheriff for Middlesex County VACANCY Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County And for the Election of the following officers: 1 DELEGATE TO THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE DEM- OCRATIC PARTY. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 109 12 DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE RE- PUBLICAN PARTY. The polls will be open from eight o'clock A. M. to eight o'clock. P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of this -warrant with yawn do- ings theron at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this sixth day of September A. D., 1988.. ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX ALBERT A. Ross PHILIP M. CLARK A. EDWARD ROWSE WILLIAM G. POTTER Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN September 12, 1938. 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. 1IAGUIIE, Constable of Lexington.. 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATE PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 20, 1938 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as fol- lows: ol-lows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector George Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Donald Cameron Teller Pauline Bartlett Teller George Stygles Teller Edith Kew Teller Arthur W. Hughes Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller Constance L. Thompson Teller PRECINCT TWO Irving B. Pierce Warden Lucius Austin Inspector Randall Richards Inspector John 11. Dacey Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller Edward McGrory Teller Elizabeth Nourse Teller Madeline J. Corbett Teller William B. Bramhall Teller Helen McCaffrey Teller Jesse Condinho Teller G. Warren Butters, Jr. Teller PRECINCT THREE Hiram W. Jackson Warden Frederick H. Tullar Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector John McKearney Clerk Emma Hovey Teller William H. Stevenson Teller Henry Meade Teller John Corcoran Teller REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 11L Victor H. Harmon Teller Esther Graham Teller John J. McCormack Teller Samuel Wellington Teller PRECINCT FOUR Howard E. Custance Warden William E. Mulliken Inspector Katherine Kiernan Inspector Frank Maguire Clerk 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT ONE Republican Democratic Union 581 113 1 rota) votes cast 695 (Six hundred ninety-five) (At the close of the polls the register of the ballot box stood at 0696. Box caught at 198, and recorded twice). PRECINCT TWO Republican Democratic Union James J. Waldron Teller 631 82 0 George A. Bullock Teller Total votes cast 713 (Seven hundred thirteen) Charles P. McEnroe Teller Carl Hauck Teller PRECINCT THREE Robert L. Lowe Teller Agnes Hall Teller Republican Democratic Union Robert Cady Teller 562 93 1 Madeline Peterson Teller Total votes cast 656 (Six hundred fifty-six) Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Warrant for the State Primary until further reading was waived by motion of Irving B. Pierce, which was seconded and declared a unanimous vote. The po]ls were declared open in each precinct at eight A. M., and remained open in each precinct until eight P. M., at which time. after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. 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 was 5238 (five thousand two hundred thirty-eight.) Precinct 1—Total number of voters: 1426 (Fourteen hundred twenty-six) Precinct 2—Total number of voters: 1228 (Twelve hundred twenty-eight) Precinct 3— Total number of voters: 1237 (Twelve hundred sixty-seven) Precinct 4 — Total number of voters: 1317 (Thirteen hundred seventeen) The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows: Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 PRECINCT FOUR Republican Democratic Union 524 89 2 Total votes cast 615 (Six -hundred fifteen) (At the close of the polls the register of the ballot box stood at 616. The Ballot Box registered twice on one Ballot). Total vote cast: 2679 (two thousand six hundred seventy-nine). REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Pree. 4 Total Frederic Butler 15 6 11 7 39 William H. McMasters 82 42 16 52 192 Leverett Saltonstall 423 532 498 419 1,872 Richard Whitcomb 31 40 29 37 137 Blanks 30 11 8 9 58 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 1IEUTENANT GOVERNOR Dewey G. Archambault 33 36 23 44 136 Horace T. Cahill 111 116 122 101 450 J. Watson Flett 176 166 168 130 640 Charles P. Howard 95 145 135 97 472 Kenneth D. Johnson 79 88 68 87 322 Robert Gardiner Wilson, Jr. 37 38 22 33 135 Blanks 50 42 24 32 148 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 113 SECRETARY Frederick W. Cook 486 578 525 471 2,060 Blanks 95 53 37 53 238 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 TREASURER William E, Hurley 320 355 351 267 1,293 Alonzo B. Cook 192 212 160 205 769 John J. Hurley 12 13 17 9 51 Blanks 57 51 34 43 185 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 AUDITOR Carl D. Goodwin 115 118 128 131 492 Russell A. Wood 348 413 355 298 1,414 Blanks 118 100 79 95 392 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 ATTORNEY GENERAL Howe Coolidge Aniee 204 224 224 218 870 Clarence A, Barnes 149 205 167 130 646 Frank F, Walters 82 76 66 71 294 Blanks 146 132 105 105 488 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 CONGRESSMAN Edith Nourse Rogers .. 510 579 525 489 2,103 Blanks 71 52 37 35 195 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 COUNCILLOR Eugene A. F. Burtnett 281 316 291 247 1,135 Joseph George Bates 65 66 61 67 259 Frederick E. Bean 66 86 66 57 275 Walter A. Raney 12 9 14 8 43 Orvis H. Saxby 19 24 16 33 92 Blanks 138 130 114 112 494 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 SENATOR Joseph R. Cotton 486 •571 530 482 2,069 Joseph LaBelle 42 29 14 23 108 Blanks 53 31 18 19 121 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Nelson B. Crosby 155 Hollis M. Gott 204 Carl A_ Everberg 93 Charles E. Ferguson 460 Blanks 250 Total 1,162 214 203 92 479 274 206 185 83 459 191 167 128 83 423 247 742 720 351 1,821 962 1,262 1,124 1,948 4,596 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Warren L. Bishop Robert F. Bradford Blanks 219 175 305 407 57 49 Total 581 176 190 760 367 296 1,375 19 38 163 631 562 524 2,298 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Smith J_ Adams 19 16 6 23 64 Thomas H. Braden 50 51 53 41 195 Charles H. Brown 49 110 108 50 317 Ernest J. Chisholm 22 19 17 20 78 Eyrie J. Osborn 9 8 4 8 29 George Wyman Pratt 34 40 13 34 121 Charles C. Warren 265 274 271 245 1,055 Blanks 133 113 90 103 439 Total 581 631 562 524 2,298 Joseph M. McElroy Blanks SHERIFF 476 543 491 444 1,954 155 88 71 Total 581 80 344 631 562 524 2,298 CLERK OF COURTS 113 101 345 421 123 109 Edward J. Hamilton Frederic L, Putnam Blanks Total 581 DELEGATES TO STAT John D. Collins 408 Martha C. Spaulding 440 George P, Morey 389 Harry F. Howard 395 Dorothy Teague Taylor 406 Clyde E. Sleeves 397 Edward W, Taylor 403 84 394 84 94 333 97 392 1,493 413 631 562 524 2,298 E CONVENTION 475 445 498 456 475 473 487 491 479 448 444 450 460 464 371 397 373 385 396 401 393 1,699 1,791 1,685 1,697 1,739 1,749 1,739 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 115 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Albert H. Burnham 422 498 469 400 1,789 John J. McGrath 14 11 6 10 41 G uyette C. Broderic 387 474 457 380 1,698 Blanks 25 17 27 21 90 J ames W. Smith 405 488 466 375 1,734 Clayton A. Hilliard 401 480 446 375 1,702 Total 113 52 93 59 3:7 Hazen W. Hamlin 405 492 454 325 1,746 William LeGoff 1 0 0 0 1 AUDITOR Blanks 2,113 1,762 1,285 1,647 6,807 Thomas H. Buckley 58 48 68 58 232 Total 7,072 7,572 6,744 5,288 27,576 John J. Barry 16 11 4 8 39 Leo D. Walsh 18 8 6 9 41 Blanks 21 15 15 14 65 DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR Charles F. Hurley 33 42 41 34 150 James M. Curley 53 22 36 32 143 Francis E. Kelly 16 9 11 13 49 Richard M. Russell 8 9 4 5 26 Blanks 3 0 1 5 9 Total 113 82 93 89 377 Total 113 82 93 89 377 ATTORNEY GENERAL Paul A. Dever 91 62 71 72 296 Blanks 22 20 22 17 81 Total 113 82 93 89 377 CONGRESSMAN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Francis J. Roane '15 54 51 61 241 James Henry Brennan 36 31 29 36 132 Blanks 38 28 42 28 136 Edward T. Collins 23 7 26 15 71 Alexander F. Sullivan 9 8 8 8 33 Total 113 82 93 89 277 Joseph C. White 26 21 13 17 77 William P. Yoerg 5 3 4 1 13 COUNCILLOR Blanks 14 12 13 12 51 Thomas 3. Brady 8 11 7 2 28 Edward Brennan 3 0 5 5 13 Total 113 82 93 89 377 James J. Brennan 18 9 9 9 45 Michael Catino 2 3 1 2 8 SECRETARY Edward J. Coughlin 1 1 2 4 8 William J. Ahearne 11 7 13 12 43 James M. Curley 8 4 3 2 17 John M. Bresnahan 11 4 10 8 33 Walter A. Hodgdon 3 2 2 1 8 Henry CIay 9 3 6 6 24 John M. Hurley 13 14 15 14 56 Katherine A. Foley 20 26 22 27 95 William P. McGarry 0 0 0 1 1 William P. Sullivan 23 15 17 3 68 Thomas F. McGrath 6 6 2 4 18 John H. Wallace 16 6 4 4 24 William McMahon 0 2 1 0 3 Blanks 29 21 21 29 100 Edward H. O'Connor 1 0 2 1 4 Edward A. Rose 9 3 11 14 37 Total 113 82 93 89 377 John F. Sullivan 9 1 6 3 19 Raymond A. Willett, Jr. 8 3 3 3 17 TREASURER Blanks 24 23 24 24 95 William F. Barrett 12 9 13 12 46 Ernest Joseph Brown 10 2 5 5 22 Total 113 82 93 89 377 William H. Burke, Jr. 8 6 '7 5 26 Joseph W. Doherty 20 12 10 10 62 SENATOR Owen Gallagher 20 17 17 22 '76 William D. Dacey 23 20 21 20 84 John Frederick Harkins 3 3 2 0 8 Edward L. Harley 12 5 8 7 32 Daniel J. Honan 1 5 6 4 16 Joseph LaBelle 6 7 6 8 27 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 11.7 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON P. Harold Ready 42 26 28 25 121 DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION Blanks 30 24 30 29 113 Eugene T. Buckley 31 65 76 65 287 _ John F. Canessa 1 0 0 0 1 Total 113 82 93 89 377 Francis E. Burke ..... 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 31 17 17 23 88 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Edgar T. Chester 32 19 21 19 91 Joseph J. Delaney 54 32 31 41 158 Albert D. Leary 50 34 37 33 154 Blanks 90 79 97 85 351 Total 226 164 186 178 754 Total 113 82 93 89 377 UNION PARTY GOVERNOR 1 0 1 2 4 No other ballots cast for any other office on the ballot. Precinct DISTRICT ATTORNEY One, the ballot cast was declared defective. Precinct Three, the bal- James J. Bruin 11 13 10 9 43 lot east was declared defective. Precinct Four, the two ballots cast Joseph V. Carroll 36 27 30 33 126 were declared defective. George A. McLaughlin 40 19 19 22 100 Blanks 26 23 34 25 108 A true record. _ —— -- Attest: Total 113 $2 93 89 377 JAMES J. CARROLL, COUNTY COMMISSIONER Thomas B. Brennan 46 35 35 44 160 Raymond Brennan 9 6 4 2 21 James J. Carragher 3 1 3 2 9 Ralph F. Ohampey 8 8 2 7 25 Hugh F. Farley 8 3 9 9 29 Byr1e J. Osborn 6 1 2 3 12 Blanks 33 28 38 22 121 Total 113 82 93 89 877 SHERIFF Michael J. Dee 42 30 40 45 157 Michael De Luca 8 5 6 3 22 James F. Jennessey 16 8 6 6 36 Clement Gregory McDonough 5 4 1 2 12 William 11. Walsh 15 15 12 14 56 Blanks 27 20 28 19 94 Total 113 82 93 89 377 CLERK OF COURTS Edward L. Ford 75 67 58 56 246 Blanks 38 25 35 33 131 Total 113 82 93 89 377 Town Cleric REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 119 WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIADLESEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County; Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in ADAMS SCHOOL, East Lexington (Precinct 1) CARY _MIEMORIAL BUILDING, Lexington Center (Pre- cinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4) on 'TUESDAY, the EIGHTH day of NOVEMBER, 1938 at eight o'clock A. M. to cast their ballots for the following officers: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Audi- tor; Attorney General ; Congressman ; Councillor; Senator ; Two Representatives in General Court; District Attorney; County Com- missioner; Sheriff; One Clerk of Courts (to fill vacancy). And to take action on the following questions : QUESTION NO 1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION Shall an amendment to the Constitution providing for biennial sessions of the General Court and for a biennial budget which is further described as follows:— This amendment annuls all existing provisions of the Consti- tution and its prior amendments which require annual sessions of the General Court, cornrnonly known as the Legislature, and pro- vides for biennial sessions in their place. It also provides that the budget of all proposed expenditures of the Commonwealth shall be so prepared as to cover two fiscal years instead of only one as at present required,—which proposed amendment was approved by the General Court and in a joint session of the two branches held May 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27, 1936, received 141 votes in the affirmative and 117 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two Branches held May 19, 1937, received 158 votes in the affirmative and 112 in the negative.—be approved? NO I IYESI 1 QUESTION NO. 2 LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Shall the proposed measure which provides that in any city or town which aceepts its terms, the licensing authorities shall estab- lish free public taxicab stands for the use of all taxicabs and motor vehicles for hire whose owners are licensed within such city or town, and shall abolish all other forms of taxicab stands on any public highway within such city or town,—which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 96 in the af- firmative and 109 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 4 in the affirmative and 35 in the nega- I YES I tive,— be approved? I No 1 1 To obtain a full expression of opinion; voters should vote on all three of the following questions :— (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on and off the prem- ises where sold, he will vote "YES" on all three questions. (b) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "NO" on question one, "YES" on question two and "NO" on question three. (e) If he desires to permit the sale herein of all alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, lie will note "NO" on questions one and two and "YES" on question three. (d) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold and in ad- dition other alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, he will vote "NO" on question one and "YES" on questions two and three. (e) If he desires to prohibit the sale herein of any and all alcoholic beverages whether to be drunk on or off the premises where sold, he will vote "NO" on all three questions. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 121. 1. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic I YES I beverages) ? I NO I 2. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt bever- ages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt bever- I YES 1 I ages) ? NO I I 3. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic bever- ages in packages, so-called, not to he drunk on the premises? YES NO 1, Shall the pari -mutual system of betting on I YES 1 licensed horse races be permitted in this county? • NC 1 2. Shall the pari -mutual system of betting on YES licensed dog races be permitted in this county? NO 1 QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY "Shall the Representatives of this District be instructed to urge and support all efforts to relieve this Commonwealth by urg- ing through every lawful means upon Congress the adoption of legislation designed to provide for ALL United States Citizens the privilege of retiring after the age of sixty years from gainful occu- pation upon a federal annuity that shall maintain them EQUALLY upon living standards equal to whatever general contemporary standards of living at any time prevail; said sys- tem of security to be provided by appropriate nation- al taxation designed to effect an increase thereby of purchasing power throughout the Nation?" 1 NO YES 1 I QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY "Shall the Representative to the General Court from this dis- trict be instructed to vote in favor of legislation barring from employment, in the public service, mal- 1 YES I I ried women whose husbands are employed?" NO j J The polls will be open at 5:00 A. M. and will remain open un- til 8:00 P. M. 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the .Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this twenty-fifth day of October, A. D., 1938. ARCHIBALD R. GIRoux A. EDWARD ROWSE P IIII,I l' M. CLARK WILLIAM G. POTTER ALBERT A. Ross Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN TO TIIE TOWN CLERK : October 31, 1938. 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 T. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 1938 123 The following election officers had been appointed by the Select- men and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles Dailey Warden Bartlett J. Harrington Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Julia L. Deacon Teller Pauline E. Bartlett Teller George F. StygIes Teller Frank A. Cook, Jr. Teller Constance L. Thompson Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller Arthur Hughes Teller Additional officers added by Warden Edith T. Kew Teller Frances Harrington Teller Frederick L. Murphy Teller Richard E. Truesdell Teller PRECINCT TWO Irving B. Pierce Warden Lucius A. Austin Inspector Randall Richards Inspector John H. Dacey Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller EIizabeth B. Nourse Teller Madeline J. Corbett Teller Edward B. O'Connor Teller William S. Bramhall Teller Helen A. McCaffrey Teller Jesse E. Condinho Teller Edward McCrory Teller Additional officers added by Warden Victor H. Harmon Teller Mary E. Manley Teller 124 TOWN OF 'LEXINGTON PRECINCT THREE Hiram W. Jackson Warden Frederick H. Tullar Inspector Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector John F. McKearney Clerk John Corcoran Telfer Agnes E. Richards Teller Samuel W. Wellington Teller Emma Hovey Teller John J. McCormack Teller Henry P. Meade Teller William H. Stevenson Teller Esther P. Graham Teller Additional Officers added by Warden Clarence E. Collieson Teller Margaret E. Kinneen Teller PRECINCT FOUR Howard E. Custance Warden William E. Mulliken Inspector Katherine E. Kiernan Inspector Frank H. Maguire Clerk James J. Waldron Teller George A. Bullock Teller Charles P. McEnroe Teller Carl Hauck Teller Mary Gaynor Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller Robert Cady Teller Madeline Peterson Teller Caroline Deloury Teller Mary Spellman Teller Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Warrant for the State Election until further reading was waived by motion of Irving B. Pierce, which was seconded and declared a unanimous vote. The polls were declared open in each precinct at eight A. M., and remained open in each precinct until eight P. M., at which time after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters was 5737 (five thousand seven hundred thirty-seven). REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Precinct 1- Total number sixty-three) Precinct 2- Total number eighteen) Precinct 3- Total number eighty-nine) Precinct 4 -Total number sixty-seven) of voters: 1563 of voters: 1318 of voters: 1389 of voters: 1467 (Fifteen (Thirteen (Thirteen (Fourteen hundred hundred hundred hundred 125 The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows : Precinct 1 -Ballots cast: Precinct 2 -Ballots cast: Precinct 3 -Ballots cast: Precinct 4 -Ballots cast: (At the close of the stood at 1278. The Ballot Total vote cast: Henning A. Blonlen Roland S. Bruneau Jeffrey W. Campbell James M. Curley William A. Davenport Otis Archer Hood Charles L. Manser William H. McMasters Leverett Saltonstall George L. Thompson Blanks Total 1289 (Thirteen hundred eighty-nine) 1203 (Twelve hundred three) 1236 (Twelve hundred thirty-six) 1276 (Twelve hundred seventy-six) polls the register of the ballot box Box registered twice on two ballots.) 5104 (Fifty-one hundred and four) GOVERNOR Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 4 1 0 0 0 2 2 4 4 418 219 282 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 7 1 954 956 936 0 0 0 9 14 7 Prec. 4 Total 0 5 0 2 2 12 266 1,185 2 5 1 4 1 2 3 12 979 3,825 2 2 20 50 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Manuel Blank James Henry Brennan Horace T. Cahill Freeman W. Follett Joseph F. Massidda George L. McGlynn Blanks Total Frederic W. Cook Hugo DeGregory 4 2 4 1 11 415 229 270 291 1,205 920 944 934 951 3,759 8 1 4 5 18 5 3 3 3 14 4 2 3 0 9 23 22 18 25 88 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 SECRETARY 977 974 2 2 955 972 3,878 2 5 11 126 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Katherine A. Foley 363 203 250 265 1,081 Eileen O'Connor Lane 5 3 5 3 16 Malcolm T. Rowe 7 2 2 2 13 Blanks 35 19 22 29 105 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 • 5,104 TREASURER Frank L. Asher 3 1 1 2 7 Albert Sprague Coolidge 0 6 5 8 25 Owen Gallagher 351 194 238 232 1,015 John J. Hurley 12 9 9 14 44 William E. Hurley 978 967 950 986 3,881 Ralph Pirone 2 3 2 2 9 Blanks 37 23 31 32 123 Total 1,389 1,203 1,235 1,276 5,104 AUDITOR Thomas H. Buckley 432 249 288 292 1,261 Michael C. Flaherty 8 4 5 6 23 Horace I. Hillis 3 1 1 2 7 Michael Tuysuzian 0 1 1 2 4 Guy S. Williams 3 9 4 11 27 Russell A. Wood 894 902 908 923 3,627 Blanks 49 37 29 40 155 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 ATTORNEY GENERAL Clarence A. Barnes 776 828 841 852 3,297 Paul A. Dever 561 351 365 386 1,663 Joseph C. Figueiredo 3 1 1 3 8 George F. Hogan 1 0 1 3 5 Alfred Baker Lewis 6 9 6 5 26 Fred E. Oelcher 3 1 0 0 4 Blanks 39 13 22 27 101 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 CONGRESSMAN Francis J. Roane 282 176 200 208 866 Edith Nourse Rogers 1,073 1,002 1,011 1,037 4,123 Blanks 34 25 25 31 115 Total 1,389 1.203 1,236 1,276 5,104 COUNCILLOR Eugene A. F. Burtnett 857 898 884 886 3,525 Edward A. Rose 466 244 291 320 1,321 Blanks 66 01 61 70 258 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 127 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SENATOR QUESTION NO. 1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION Joseph R. Cotton 976 941 935 950 3,802 BIENNIAL SESSION P. Harold Ready 372 234 261 286 1,153 Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Frec, 4 Total Blanks 41 28 40 40 149 Yes 611 585 612 564 2,372 No 381 336 309 367 1,393 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Blanks 397 282 315 345 1,339 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Nelson B. Crosby 822 876 873 879 3,450 QUESTION NO. 2 LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Joseph J. Delaney 377 247 271 290 1,185 TAXICAB STANDS Hollis M. Gott 734 760 753 751 2,998 Yes 518 382 414 498 1,812 Albert D. Leary 424 216 232 258 1,130 No 583 605 618 562 2,368 Banks 421 307 343 374 1,445 Blanks 288 216 204 216 924 Total 2,778 2,406 2,472 2,552 10,208 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Yes 473 281 289 368 1,411 Robert F. Bradford 918 949 942 937 3,746 No 720 758 803 738 3,019 Joseph V. Carroll 416 230 260 294 1,200 Blanks 196 164 144 170 674 Blanks 55 24 34 45 158 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 2 Yes 491 341 340 401 1,573 COUNTY COMMISSIONER No 671 684 733 682 2,770 Thomas B. Brennan 409 251 266 293 1,219 Blanks 227 178 163 193 761 Sylvester J. McBride 12 9 48 8 77 Charles C. Warren 891 907 875 914 3,587 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Blanks 77 36 47 61 221 LIQUOR LICENSE NO, 3 - Total 1.- 38- 9 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Yea 818 G15 688 701 2,822 No 442 474 438 454 1,808 Blanks 129 114 110 121 474 SHERIFF Oliver W. Anderson 10 5 8 9 32 Total 1,389 1,203 1,226 1,276 5,104 Michael J. Dee 367 214 252 267 . 1,100 Herbert Harris 14 2 4 9 29 PARI-MUTUEL SYSTEM NO. 1 HORSE RACES Joseph M. McElroy 944 941 940 939 3,764 Yes 659 478 525 546 2,208 Blanks 54 41 32 52 179 No 548 550 557 570 2,225 Blanks 182 175 154 160 671 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 CLERK OF COURTS PARI-MUTUEL SYSTEM NO. 2 DOG RACES Edward L. Ford 419 238 271 295 1,223 Yes 525 366 413 434 1,738 Frederic L. Putnam 897 922 917 921 3,657 No 632 632 640 662 2,566 Blanks 73 43 48 60 224 Blanks 232 205 183 180 800 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 Total 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FEDERAL ANNUITY Yes No Blanks Total 129 837 609 663 739 2,848 218 309 297 244 1,068 334 285 276 293 1,188 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY MARRIED WOMEN Yes No Blanks Total A true record. Attest: 779 587 629 663 2,658 376 411 408 385 1,580 234 205 199 228 866 1,389 1,203 1,236 1,276 5,104 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN WARRANT "COM 21ONWEALTII OL' 11ASSACIiuSETTB 111PPLL'SEX, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said -Comity; in t1i.e name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are -directed to )notify the inhabitants of the Torr, of Lexington, gm-eli.faecl to vote in elections and in anon affairs, to meet in the Cary Ment- ntorial Tivildirlg, in said Lexington., on THURSDAY, the 10th DAY of NOVEMBER, 1938 tut eight o'clock Y. 211., then and there to act On the .following artielcs: Article 1. To receive the reports of any ]Board of Town Of- ficers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other eont.- 1nittees. Article 2. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Town of Lexington with the Town of Arlington to provide cooperation between the two towns in the clatters of connection of sewers in Lexington with Town ol Arlington sewers, and the connection of sewers in Arlington with Town of Lexington sewers, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, the rounded corner of Charles Street at Taft Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plain on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated September 15, 1938, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to accept from the Rotary Club of Lexington a gift of two direction sign boards, one located on the Lexington Common and one on the Buckman Tavern Grounds, 01' take any action in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will. vote to raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for the purpose of repairing damage to public property and public ways caused by the recent storm; to determine whether the money shall be provided for by borrowing ander Clause REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 131 9, Section 8, Chapter 44, General Laws, or by transfer from avail- able funds in the treasury, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to rescind so much of the action taken under Articles 2, 4, and 5 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on April 2.5, 1938 as relates to the bor- rowing of the sums of $15,000., $15,000., and $5,000. respectively, for the construction of sewers, as follows: a trunk lice sewer from a point near the Arlington -Lexington line to Rindge Avenue, and sewers in Bow Street, Rindge, Melrose, Rawson, Albemarle and Winn Avenues, conditioned upon agreements to be signed by the abutters. Article 7. To see if the Town will ratify an agreement made by the Selectmen with Colonial Garage, Inc., subject to the approval of the town meeting, for the settlement of the petition for assess- ment of damages for a taking by eminent domain brought by Colon- ial Garage, Inc. against the Town, No. 108635 in the Superior Court. for the County of Middlesex by the payment of $2,650. plus interest from January 18, 1937, plus costs of court, and to provide for pay- ment thereof by appropriation and transfer from available funds. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to pay Harry B. and Ethel Osgood $55.00 for an award by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in settlement of all land and grade damages on account of the construction of Bedford Street in 1926, and pay for the same by transfer from available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will accept a gift from 1. Willard Hayden oie Lexington of the property on Lincoln Street known as the Aldrich Estate, comprising twenty-five acres, more or less, on condition that said entire tract be added to the (;enter Playground and devoted to the use of the youth and the citizens o1' the Town of Lexington, for appropriate playground purposes. .article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate sums of money for the following accounts, such appropriations= to be met by transfers from available funds: Park Department—Wages and Expenses Road Machinery Account Highway Construction—Charles Street School Maintenance Other Expenses 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this twenty-fifth day of October, A. D., 1938. ARCHIBALD R. GIROUx ALBERT A. Ross WILLIAM G. POTTER A. EDWARD RowsE PHILIP M. CLARK Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN October 31, 1938. '1'o 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 same to every registered voter in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest : PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, Constable of Lexington REPORT QF TOWN CLERK 133 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1938 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8:15 P. M. There were 102 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meet- ing until upon motion of Selectman William G. Potter, further reading was waived. The Town Clerk read the officer's return for the meeting. Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, moved to take up Article 1, presenting the Appropriation Commit- tee's report on the articles for the meeting, and moving that same be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimous 8:16 P. M. Robert C. _Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, states account shortness of time allowed for the printing of the re- port, he would ask permission to read only the recommendations in the report, as offered by the Appropriation Committee. Under Article 1 Selectman Archibald R. Giroux offers the fol- lowing vote. Article 1. Voted: 'That the Moderator be instructed to ap- point a committee of five citizens to study the requirements of the Fire Department as to general locations and improved housing. Said Committee to report to the Town at a subsequent Town Meet- ing. Carried Unanimous 8:24 P. M. SydneyR. Wrightington, Town Counsel, moves to take up Article 2, offering the following: Article 2. Voted: That the action of the Selectmen in excut- ing au agreement with the Town of Arlington for reciprocal use of sewers near the boundary line between the two towns dated Novelle 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ber 8, 1938, a copy of which was read to this meeting, be ratified and adopted and that the Selectmen be authorized to deliver the same en receipt of a duplicate thereof executed by the duly authorized of- ficers of the Town of Arlington. Mr. Wrightington stated that when the deed was drawn up there would be a special agreement contained therein, whieli is as follows, and which was presented by the Town Counsel. AN AGREEMENT made this 8th day of November, 1938 be- tween the Town of Arlington, a municipal corporation in Middlesex County, of the one part, and the Town of Lexington, a municipal corporation in Middlesex County, of the other part, WHEREAS both Arlington and Lexington are included ill the Metropolitan Sewer District and sewage from Lexington now flows through a trunk line or trunk lines in Lexington into similar lines in Arlington; and WHEREAS in certain sections of the two towns adjacent to the line between them it will be more economical to discharge sew- age from sewers directly into the street mains of the other town instead of directly to the trunk line of each town respectively, and it is the purpose of this agreeenmt to provide a reciprocal arrange- ment for that purpose; and WHEREAS when used herein the word "sewer" refers to san- itary sewers and not to drains for surface water; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements herein contained it is hereby mutually agreed as follows: 1. The 'Town of Lexington may connect a sewer in Lowell Street, Lexington, to the Arlington sewer in Lowell Street at or near the Arlington -Lexington line and through that Lowell Street sewer in Lexington discharge the sewage from an area in Lexing- ton which may become tributary to a sewer in Lowell Street extend- ing from the Arlington line to a point at the junction of Lowell and Summer Streets, said discharge of sewage not to exceed a maximum rate of 300,000 gallons per da.y. 2. Whenever the 'Town of Lexington shall build a sewer in Crescent Hill Avenue, Lexington, extending to or near the Ar1ing. ton line, the Town of Arlington may connect with it sewers in Arl- ington within the area shown on the plan hereto annexed marked A", and discharge through it sewage from the said area. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 135 3. Whenever the Town of Lexington shall build a sewer in Daniel Street, Lexington, extending to or near the Arlington line, the Town of Arlington may connect with it sewers in Arlington within the area shown 011 the plan hereto annexed marled "R", and discharge through it sewage from the said area. 4. Neither town shall be obligated to pay any part of the cost Id construction or maintenance of sewers in the other town except such parts of sewers across the town line as it may choose to con- struct at connecting points. Any construction by one town in the other shall be in a manner satisfactory to the superintendent of the sewer department of the other and thereafter the surface of the ground excavated shall be restored by the town making the excava- tion to the condition in which it was before such excavation. No charge shall be wade by either town to the other for facilities here, by accorded. 1N WITNESS WLIEREOF the parties hereto have caused this instrument and a duplicate original thereof to be signed in their names and on their behalf and their respective corporate seals to be affixed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, TOWN OF ARLINGTON By TowN of LEXINGTON By The Moderator states, in his opinion it would be better to offer said agreement as an amendment to the original vote as presented, which was consented to by the Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wright- ington. Said vote with amendment was carried unanimously at 8:28 P. M. 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 3. Voted: That the Town accept the layout of as a town way the rounded corner of Charles Street at Taft Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated September 15, 1938. Carried Unanimous 8:29 P. M. Article 4. Voted: That the Town accept from the Rotary Club of Lexington the gift of two direction sign boards, one located on the Lexington Common and one on the Buckmau Tavern Grounds. Carried Unanimous 8:30 P. M. Article 5. Voted: That the sum of $23,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of repairing damage to public prop- erty and public ways caused by the recent storm, and that said amount be borrowed in accordance with the provisions of Clause 9, Section 8, Chapter 44, General Laws. Carried Unanimous 8:31 P. M. Article 6. Voted : That so much of the action taken under Articles 2, 4, and 5 of the warrant for a special town meeting held April 25, 1938, be rescinded as relates to the borrowing of the sums of $15,000., $15,000., and $5,000. respectively for the construction of sewers as follows : a trunk line sewer from a point near the Arling- ton -Lexington line to Rindge Avenue, and sewers in Bow Street, Rindge, Melrose, Rawson, Albemarle and Winn Avenues. Carried Unanimous 8 :32 P. M. Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, moves to take up Article 7, offering the following: Article 7. Voted: That the Town ratify the action of the Se- lectmen in making an agreement with Colonial Garage, Inc., con- ditioned upon the approval of the town meeting, for the settlement of the petition for assessment of damages for a taking by eminent domain brought by Colonial Garage, Inc. against the Town No. 108635 in the Superior Court for the County of Middlesex, and ap- prove the said agreement, and that pursuant to the said agreement the Town pay to the plaintiff in the said action in final settlement thereof the sum of $2,650. plus interest at the rate of 4% per annum from January 18, 1937, plus $31.50 costs of court, and that for that purpose the sum of $2,945.00 be raised and appropriated, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,645.00 be transferred from the Sewer Construction, Bow Street Account, and $1,300.00 from the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 137 Sewer Construction, Rindge, Melrose, Rawson, Albemarle and Winn Avenues Account. Carried Unanimous 8:35 P. M. Article 8. Voted: That the sum of $55.00 be raised and appro- priated and paid to Harry B. and Ethel Osgood for an award by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in settlement of all land and gru4le damages on account of the construction of Bedford Street in 19213, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $55,00 be trans- ferred from the Sewer Construction, Bow Street Account. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux read a letter from the State Department of Public Works of Massachusetts, concerning the Town of Lexington in original agreement to be responsible for damages, which indicated that the above bill should he paid. Carried Unanimous 8:37 P. M. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article 10, offering the following, which was voted upon as of three parts. Article 10. Voted: That the following amounts be raised and appropriated The sum of $180.00 for Park Department—Wages and Expenses Account, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $180,00 be trans- ferred from the Park Department Fence, East Lexington—Account; Carried Unanimous 8:39 P. M. The sum of ,$850.00 for the Road Machinery Account, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $850.00 be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund; Carried Unanimous 8:40 P. M. The' sum of $825.00 for the Highway Construction, Charles Street Account, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $825.00 be transferred from the Police Pensions Account; Carried Unanimous 8:41 P. M. Under Article 10, Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of the School Committee, offered the following: Voted: That the sum of $1,400.00 be raised and appropriated for School Maintenance, Expenses and to meet said appropriation that the sum of $1,400.00 be transferred from School Maintenace, Personal Services Account. Carried Unanimous 8:42 P. M. 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectman Archibald R. Giroux moves to take up Article S). At. this time of the meeting the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, asked permission to be excused as the-[oderator, stating his rtaisous why he did not care to serve while this article was in progress, whereby he appointed Frederic L. Fischer as -Moderator Pro -Tenn. Selectman Archibald It. Giroux offered the following: Article'.). Voted: That the 'Town accept the gift of its citizen, Josiah -Villard Hayden, of the property on Lincoln Street known as the Aldrich .Estate, more particularly described in the deed to Lexington Trust Company dated October 21, 1938 recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds, Rook 6242, page 1, to be used as a public playground and recreational center and for the promotion of winter sports. • Farther Voted: That upon conveyance of the title to the Town, the said premises shall be added to and administered as a part of the Center Playground. Town Counsel, Sydney R. 1Vrightington, states, when the deed would be completed it would Contain a certain agreement, which he read as follows : Said premises are conveyed subject to all unpaid taxes, tax titles, and municipal assessments if any there be, l'or the purposes. of a public playground, and recreation center, and during the win- ter season for coasting, skating, skiing, and winter sports gener- ally, to be added to and to become a part of the Center Playground in said Lexington on condition that the said premises shall always be used for a public playground and recreation center and failing to be so used, said premises shall revert to the grantor and his heirs provided, however, that with the written consent of the donor, or it he be not living, then with the written consent of the Josiah -Villard Hayden Herrealion Center, a charitable corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Cotmonwea.ltlr of Massachusetts, portions of said playground may be devoted to structures to be used by the youth of Lexington for educational purposes apart from strictly playground usage if such structures and the necessary area about them will not, in the opinion either of the donor or of said Recreation Centre, seriously encroach upon the area reasonaldy re- quired for the realization of the purposes of this grant that it be - devoted primarily to recreational playground activities. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 139 Eugene T. Buckley asks what the present outstanding figures are at this time, also if this vote was passed, if the outstanding taxes could be abated. Tlie outstanding amount was answered by Selectman Archi- bald R. Giroux, and the Town Counsel stated he had already been in conference with Henry F. Long, Commissioner of Taxation, whereby he was informed that any necessary adjustments concern - the taxes could be made. The vote as presented with agreement was carried unanimous at 8 :56 P. M. Further Voted: That the Town hereby expresses its apprecia- tion of the generosity and interest in the public welfare which prompted its citizen, Josiah Willard Hayden, to make possible this important addition to its facilities for the training and recreation of its future citizens. Carried Unanimous 8:57 P. M. All articles being disposed with, the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, declared the meeting be dissolved. 8 :58 P. M. A true record. Attest : JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 140 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK December 31, 1938.. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1938, including all licenses issued and fees collected, all fees c:oIlected being turned over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued Female Dog Licenses Issued Spayed Dog Licenses Issued Kennel Licenses Issued Transfer Licenses Issued Total Total Number of Dogs Licensed -973 SPORTING 614 @ $2.00 99 @ 5.00 255 @ 2.00 3 @ 25.00 5 @ .25 LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued Citizen Hunting Issued Citizen Sporting Issued Citizen Minor Issued Citizen Minor Trapping Citizen Trapping Issued 128 2 Void 126 @ 92 5 Void 2.00 87 @ 2.00 68 1 Void 67 (g? 3.25 21 @ 5C lu 1 Void 9 0 1.25 $1,228.00 495.00 510.60 75.00 1.25 $2,309.25 252.00 174.00 217.75 26.25 2.25 11.25 5.25 47.25 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Duplicates 1 13) .50 Free Licenses 15 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued -331. 141. .50 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses issued 98 Crg 2.00 Mortgages Recorded Conditional Sales Recorded Mortgages Discharged Certified Certificates 60 @ .26 Pole Location Certificates 23 .75 Gasoline Permits Issued 55 .50 Miscellaneous Total SUMMARY $729.00 196.00, 270.57 10.00 14.00 15.00 17.25 27.50 3.00 $553.32 Dog Licenses $2,309.25 Sporting Licenses 729.00 Marriage Licenses 196.00 Mortgages Recorded 270.57 Conditional Sales Recorded 10.00 Mortgages Discharged 14.00 Certified Certificates 15.00 Pole Location Certificates 17.25 Gasoline Permits „ 27.50 Miscellaneous 3.00 Total Respectfully submitted, $3,591.57 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1938 BIRTHS BY MONTHS Months Total January 15 February 6 March 6 April 13 May 13 June 7 July 14 August 14 September 18 October 10 November 15 December 7 In Lexington Males Females 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 D 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 *138 9 7 Out of Lexington Totals Males Females Males Females 7 4 10 5 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 7 5 8 9 3 10 3 2 4 3 4 6 7 6 8 7 6 7 7 4 12 4 14 5 3 6 4 12 3 12 3 2 4 3 4 64 58 73 65 * Of the 138 births recorded, there were 122 which occurred out of Lex- ington, but were children born of parents who resided in Lexington. The parentage of children born was as follows: Both parents born in United States 95 Both parents born in foreign countries 7 One parent born in United States 37 One parent born in foreign countries 37 Both parents born in Lexington 1 One parent born in Lexington 26 JAM ICS J. CARROLL; Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 1938 MARRIAGES BY MONTHS 143: Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's. Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third January 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 February 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 March 6 5 5 1 1 0 0 April 11 10 10 1 1 0 0 May 11 10 10 1 1 0 0 June 16 14 15 2 0 0 1 July 10 9 10 1 0 0 0 August 11 10 9 1 2 0 0 September 13 13 13 0 0 0 0 October 5 8 8 0 0 0 0 November 11 9 9 2 2 0 0 December 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 116 107 108 9 7 Number of Marriages Recorded Residents Not -residents Solemnized in other places Age of oldest groom Age of oldest bride Age of youngest groom Age of youngest bride JAMES J. LARROLL, 0 Toren Clerk 116 133 99 65 63 47 19 17 1 144 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (STILL BIRTHS EXCLUDED) CYO N N t- CV N 715 1 N O 01 , 4 t^- N C9 m CO O M y N N N N N N rN ,"1 '' 'M 0 y 6 CO co CO Nl 74 C+S N O 00 rl ri ri O OO uo OO o A g 1 ,,,1 rl N N CO N 74 O O O 4 0 'i N 'i M 01 O O fJ GO 01 '.ri 01 C1 71 O 74 GP OO rl H yl N N G OO 0 u] Lit co N NN rl rl 00 00 CD .4 rl ri "' C0 00 6n N IID 11 C4 O N ri rl 00 00 rl O 74 C1 30 M 00 44 ti 111 ON C4 74 01 CD 40 .0 CD ri CD oa ,tri Cori d 7 N GO N rl Q N O 4 , O 4 rl N 'i GD CO 4 'i h '- T Ac' Go Nus 'i ,-1 ow CD CP o0 0 1 'i as CV 00 0 7 Aon so co GO N N d+ M 0 0 O O N W W VI CC ea O O M 11 11 11 41 N r -r rIo 0o CD CD 71 CP 74 74 3.0 41 o0 b, 41 74 NV N ri ri O OO 00 OO H O CO W CD +4 GV GO co GO GO ,4 GO I.0 'i O O O O O GO dM G8 GO O O Gd ,--1 ti JAMS J. CARRom., Town Clerk, REPORT OF SELECTMEN 145 REPORT OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1938. The Selectmen submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1938. At. the Annual Town election held in March, 1938, Mr. A. Ed- ward Rowse, Jr. was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen for a term of three years. On March 8, 1938, the Board organised, with Mr. Archibald R. Giroux as Chairman. During the year 1938, the Board held forty-six regular meet- ings and twenty-four special meetings for consideration of matters which could not be handled during the regular meetings. On November 14, 1938, the Board inaugurated a new policy of meeting on Monday evenings rather than on Tuesday evenings, which have been the meeting night for several years. Interviews with the Selectmen may be made by appointment. BOARD OF HEALTH On August 27, 1938, Mr. Matthew Stevenson, Inspector of Milk, Slaughtering, and Health was retired. Mr. John Lamont of 83 Cary Avenue, Lexington, was appointed in his place. Howard W. Newell, M. D. served as Health Officer for the year. It will be noted that we are reporting ten cases of diphtheria this year. Only one of these cases was really a Lexington case. The other nine were reported by the Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham, whose contagious ward happens to be in Lexington, necessitating the reporting of communicative diseases to Lexington. It will also be noted that we bad forty-eight cases of pulmonary tuberculosis reported this year, as compared with thirty-four last year. Of the forty-eight reported, forty-four were Metropolitan State Hospital cases. We are very much pleased to report that we had no cases of rabies this year, and believe that this record has been attained be- cause of the Rabies Clinic held each year. 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON c c Tf. C.71 I C4 o •i-+ Chicken Foil N F Diphtheria g 1 r co oo w rn Dog Bile o :-� r+ocn enac,, German ' ` " Measles Fl I :71 i r i Nr1roL.4 Influenza Lobar Pneumonia Measles 1 - Mumps �1. r. ? ti Scarlet Fever Septic. Sore • ' Throat 1-6 r ; . , L'etanue _ Pulmonary OZ I? i-• c ' x 3; F c w Tuberculosis cc .a o til_:... Whooping ti ti ti Cough i All other )iseases SHINOW A8 TABLE OF DISEASES DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT OF SELECTMEN 147 BOARD OF SURVEY Board of Survey hearings have been held during the year, as follows: Date Petitioner July 5—Helen A. McCaffrey and Heirs of Mary J. Mc - Aug. 2—Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank Petition Approval of a plan of a Proposed Street to be known as Aaron Road, Leading from Jean Road in a wester- ly direction to land of Joanna Connors. Granted. Approval of a plan of Cherry Street Extension, Cary Street Extension, Taft Avenue Extension, Aerial Street Ex- tension, and Proposed Street at rear of No. 134 Mass. Ave. Granted. Nov. 21—Charles E. Teeter, Jr. and Approval of plan of a Proposed Street Lura Shaffner Teeter (from Concord Avenue northerly about 150 feet-) Granted. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS Vine Brook Drainage On August 8, 1938 the Town voted to accept a Federal Grant in the amount of :$162,000.00 to be applied toward the cost of drain- ing Vine Brook from Butterfield's Pond to Winthrop Road and also to Waltham Street, and the construction of a low level sewer from Hayes Lane to the junction of the North and South Branches of Vine Brook. Thus the first step was taken in an action to eliminate one of the most troublesome matters that the Town has been faced with for a great many years. Tt is expected that the Vine Brook Drainage Project will be completed hi 1940, and the Town will not be faced with further litigation on account of Vine Brook Drain- age. The low level sewer was included in this project because of the saving effected by constructing it at the same time the drain is con- structed. This sewer will serve the southwestern section of the Town. North Lexington Sewer On August 25, 1938 the Town voted to accept a Federal Grant in the amount of 569,300.00 to be applied toward the cost of con- struction of a sanitary sewer, force main and pumping station for North Lexington. We believe that this project will be completed in 148 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1939, and after that it will be necessary to lay street sewers to take care of residences. At the present time, there is no doubt that overflowing cesspools in North Lexington are constituting a serious. health menance. The construction of this sanitary sewer will elim- inate the health menace by enabling owners to connect to street. sewers, which will flow into this trunk line sewer and force main. PUBLIC WELFARE The Annual Town Meeting in March approved the addition of one police officer, it being understood that this police officer would be used to investigate welfare cases. An officer is now checking cases, and we hope that this departure will prove satisfactory. BARNES PROPERTY The Barnes property is being prepared for occupancy, and up- on completion, it is planned to house the following offices there:. Engineers for P. W. A. Projects; Public Welfare Department; Sur- plus Commodities Division; Building Inspector; Plumbing Inspec- tor; W. P. A. It is also planned to supply a room for the Lexing- ton Branch of the American Red Cross. * * * We urge the townspeople to read the detailed reports of the var- ious departments, which will be found elsewhere in this hook. A report of the damage done by the hurricane of September 21, 1938, will be found in the report of the Moth and Shade Tree Department. The Board commends the heads of departments and their em- ployees for co-operation during the year. Respectfully submitted, ARCHIBALD R. GIHOUX WILLIA3r G. POTTER ALBERT A. Ross Pruume M. CLARIK A. EDWARD ROWSE Selectmen of Lexington. LIST OF JURORS 149 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1938 Name Occupation Address Adler, Alfred A., Manager 12 Berwick Road Allia, D. Jack, Engineer 34 Eaton Road Archibald, Earl S., Wool 19 Downing Road Avery, Fred L., W. P. A, 11. James Street Blake, Charles M., Manager 59 York Street Blake, Kenneth P., Antiques 19 Oakland Street Boleyn, Robert C., Pressman „ 57 Shade Street Bond, Raymond A., Broker 37 Somerset Road Bone, George W., Broker 4 Watson Road Bramhall, William S., Salesman 25 Parker Street Britton, Frederick S., Adv. Manager 8 Bedford Street Brown, Ronald D., Telephone Co. 27 Edgewood Road Bullock, George A., At home 10 Hill Street Burton, James J. Jr., Mechanic 38 Colony Road Callahan, Paul L., Repairman 8 Fletcher Avenue Carter, Lyon, Banker 39 Mai nett Road Cassidy, Richard P., Manager 16 Curve Street Childs, Edmund S., Executive 7 Adams Street Clarke, Richard A., Retired 91 Simonds Road Cochrane, Ralph E., Carpenter 67 Bridge Street Cosgrove, James V., Poultry 30 Grove Street Cronin, Daniel A., Manager 49 Forest Street Dailey, Charles J., Inspector 28 Bow Street DesLesdernier, G. Arthur, Tailor 39 Cary Avenue Donnelly, James P., Manager 18 Locust Avenue Downs, Norman A., Insurance 11 Edgewood Road Eldridge, Roswell S., Salesman 17 Edgewood Road Etheridge, Gilbert, Foreman 53 Downing Road Ferguson, Charles E., Builder 16 Highland Avenue Ferguson, Roy A., Clerk 19 Bertwell Road Ferry, Anthony Thomas, Tree Surgeon 15 Columbus Street Freeman, Daniel H., Graybar Co. 305 Bedford Street Gannon, Roland E., Janitor 737 Mass. Avenue Goodwin, Charles A., Market Man 12 Coolidge Avenue Graves, George E., At Home 33 Adams Street Griffiths, Sherman C., Manager 20 Adams Street Hadley, Frederick C., Draftsman 12 Bertwell Road Hamlin, Hazen W., Real Estate 50 Gleason Road Hargrove, John 14., Accountant 3058 Mass. Avenue 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Hederstedt, Paul R., Real Estate 6 Tower Road Hennessy, William A„ Broker 29 Cedar Street Herrick, Frank P., At Home 173 Waltham Street Mil, Converse, Insurance 2101 Mass, Avenue Hinckley, Russell C., Underwriter 44 Bertwell Road Hooper, Norman C., Civil Engineer 35 Bertwell Road Horton, Clarence R., Merchant 11 Coolidge Avenue Hudson, Frank E., Telephone Co. 23 Baker Avenue Hunt, William, Real Estate 17 Adams Street Jones, Carl B., Mason 306 Lowell Street Keating, James F. Sr., Executive 3 Bowker Street Kenego, Anthony J., Carpenter 33 Brandon Street Lambert, Frank, Estimator 23 Lowell Street Lawrence, Louis H., Retired 960 Waltham Street LeGoff, William A., Manager 60 Cliffe Avenue Lidberg, Gustaf, Engineer 92 Adams Street Locke, Errol H_, Manufacturing 3 Abbott Road Loring, Selden M„ Advertising 55 Bloomfield Street Loupret, Eugene C., Inspector Motor Vehicles 323 Bedford Street Lowe, George H., Retired 419 Merrett Road MacGilvray, Harold, Painter 12 Cary Street Manley, Donald V., Manager 12 Fletcher Avenue Manley, John R, Salesman 20 Parker Street Manning, John F., Accountant 11 Dexter Road Mara, Robert C., Clerk 22 Muzzey Street Martin, Herbert A., Foreman 12 Lee Avenue Mathers, Ernest, Civil Engineer 259 Bedford Street Mayo, Robert D, Salesman 6 Oakmount Circle McCarron, William E., Special Agent 840 Mass. Avenue McCarthy, William T,, Accountant 8 Taft Avenue McCausland, Elton B., Felt Process Co. 1 Berwick Road McCormack, Charles A., Tel. Engineer 35 No. Hancock Street McCouhrey, Walter W., Manager 23 Edgewood Road McKenzie, James' L., Unemployed 9 Hayes Lane Merriam, Robert C., Assistant Superintendent 4 Oakmount Circle Moore, Robert H., Moore Machine 1445 Mass. Avenue Mortimer, Alfred C, Jr., Manager 14 Dexter Road Napoli, Thomas A., Poultry 23 Middle Street Needham, Harold B., Salesman 40 Fern Street Newcomb, Arthur C., Filling Station 8 Dee Road Nyiander, Hugo L., Painter 5 Manning Street O'Dell, William H., W P A. 30 Moreland Avenue Ohlson, Alexander, Golf Club 134 Bedford Street Page, Vernon C., Plumber 12 Independence Avenue Perkins, Edward W. Jr., Engineer 8 Bertwell Road Peterson, Roy C., Gas Station Attendant 27 Blessom Street Pierce, Albert K., Engineer 129 Spring Street Pierce, L. Ellsworth, None 14 Locust Avenue Potter, Murray T., Foreman 19 Walnut Street Putney, Luther R., Teacher 31 Locust Avenue Readel, Arthur C., Bookbinder 20 Maple Street Ready, Francis H., Merchant 33 Parker Street LIST OF JURORS 151 Roberts, Arthur M., Dairy 38 Adams Street Rundlett, Wilbur E., Salesman 44 Bridge Street Russell, Herbert P„ Trust Dept. 6 Berwick Road Sherburne, Richard R., Insurance 24 Percy Road Sibley, Edward W., Mechanical Engineer 18 Eliot Road Small, Clarence A., Supervisor 19 Dexter Road Snaith, Arthur L., Stand Keeper 388 Bedford Street Smith, James W. Jr., Salesman 16 Franklin Road Snee, Bernard P., Supervisor 47 Woburn Street Spellman, James E., Bus Operator 24 Shirley Street Spidel, Clarence E., Mason 31 Vaille Avenue Stevens, Frank L., Manufacturing 282 ?Jarrett Road Stevens, Frederick R., Chemist 52 Gleason Road Stevenson, William H., Salesman 21 Oakland Street Stone, Harry E„ Executive 9 Berwick Road Ther:an, William A., Engineer 5 Kimball Road Thomas, Fred N., At Horne 40 Fletcher Avenue Timothy, John E., Taxi Business 442 Waltham Street Trask, Robert P., Manager 2118 Mass, Avenue Viano, Ernest E., Garage 186 Bedford Street Viano, Eugene J., Dealer 9 Reed Street Watt, Robert, Plumber 130 Bedford Street Webb, Melville W., Salesman 266 Lincoln Street Wheeler, Harry A., Treasurer 31, Somerset Road White, Stanley W., C. P. A. 11 Belfry Terrace Whitney, Robert, Insurance 10 Round Hill Road Willis, Charles M., Architect 21 Colony Road Adopted July 19, 1938 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE Bout OP SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1938. Cash received for building permits $422.00 Number of applications MIed and permits granted 130 Number of calls made in reference to Building and Zoning By-laws 385 Violations oY Zoning and Building By-laws 13 Number of applications denied 3 Number of illegal signs abolished 5 Building without permit 4 During the year, permits have been issued for the following property : 54 Single Dwellings $158,480.00 29 Additions and Alterations 28,630.00 3 Filling and Greasing Stations 15,000.00 15 Sheds and Henhouses 5,795.00 16 Private Garages 4,725.00 3 Greenhouses 1,400.00 1 Pumping Station 2,400.00 1 Lunch Car 1,600.00 Total $217,930.00 NON-TAXABLE PROPERTY Federal Post Office $65,000.00 During the year Permits have been issued to demolish the fol- lowing property : 3 Single Dwellings—assessed value $36,500.00 4 Barns—assessed Yalue 8,300.00 Total $43,809.00 Respectfully submitted, FRED W. LONGBOTTOM, Building Inspector REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 153 154 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1938.. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MAss. Gentlemen: Following is the Report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1938: REPORT OF THE 19TH OF APRIL TOWN COMMITTEE December 31, 1028. To THE HONORABLE BO -LRP OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : The 19th of April Town Committee submits the following re- port : Cash on hand January 1, 1938 $72,595.12 Appropriation for 1938 .$500.00 Receipts during year 1938 1,880,990.02 EXPENDITURES 1,968,585.14 Expenditures during year 1938 as per Warrants .... 1,610,449.99 Transportation 295.82 Printing 3.00 Balance on hand January 1, 1939 $443,135.16 Costumes 1.00 Morning Breakfast 50.00 D. A. R, Ceremonies 7.00 For complete detail of Receipts and Expenditures, refer to Broadcasting System 75.00 Town Accountant's Report, same provided for to eliminate time, Lexington Drum Corps 5u.00 space, and expense. Decorations 10.00 Postage .18 Respectfully submitted, Total $500.00 JAMES J. CARROLL, Following is a report of the 19th of April Associates for 1938. Town Treasurer Amount collected $224.00 EXPENDITURES Printing 24.7 5 Clerical Assistance 5.00 Prizes 50.00 Lunch 20.00 Postage 13.48 American Legion 25.00 Services 15.00 Rope 18.10 REPORT OF 19th OF APRIL TOWN COMMITTEE 155 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Ammunition 1.40 Flowers 8.00 Edison Electric 5.20 Badges .. 14.59 Miscellaneous 24.48 Total $224.00 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. WALDRON, Ci hairma 4 CLAUDE A. PALMER GEORGE E. FOSTER MELVILLE W. WEBB CARL V. JONES REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS December 31, 1938. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen The following is a brief report of the principal activities of the Water and Sewer Departments for the year ending December 31, 1938: WATER DEPARTMENT General Information Length of pipe in streets, 69.57 miles. Number of services, 2715. Number of hydrants, 563. Total water consumption for year, 250,218,000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1938, 685,500 gallons. Average daily water consumption per capita' for 1938, 58 gallons. Amount received for water sold, $67,513.20. Total water maintenance receipts, $72,067.75. Total water maintenance expenditures, $59,345.31. Total cost service installations and supplies, $4,130.53. Balance transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Ac- count, $8,754.83. Cost of water main extensions, $11,414.46. 1838 WATER CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION Number of feet of water mains installed, 2005. Number of feet of water mains renewed, 1206, Number of feet of 4" water mains abandoned, 1675. Number of feet of 6" water mains abandoned, 375. Number of services installed, 71. Number of services renewed, 11. Work orders completed, 950. Hydrants replaced, 4. REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Hydrants removed, 1. New hydrants installed, 8. STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK Street **Aerial Street, from Daniels St., northwesterly **Candlewick Close, from Reed St., southwesterly *Cary Street *Cherry Street Cottage Street, replacement of 4" main * **Daniels Street, from Aerial St., southerly East Street **Paul Revere Road, from Mass. Ave., northeasterly Raymond Street, replacement of 4" main *Taft Avenue No. of Feet 398 250 27 32 792 56 830 384 414 28 157 Size 6" 6" 6" 6„ 8" 6" 12" 6" 8" 10" *Laid in same trench with sewer main. **Installed under the Betterment Assessment Act in accordance with Town By -Laws. TOTALS 1147 feet 6" Average cost per foot 1206 feet 8" Average cost per foot 28 feet 10" Average cost per foot 830 feet 12" Average cost per foot $2.68 3,'14 4.56 4.45 Total cost of construction, $11,414.46. (Includes cost of repairing pave- ments which amounted to $1,261.57.) HYDRANT INSTALLATIONS New hydrants were installed at No. 9 Aerial Street; No. 5 Candlewick Close; No. 4 and No. 30 Cottage Street; No. 114 and Na. 151 East Street; Paul Revere Road at Lot No. 5 and in Raymond Street at No. 7. One hydrant, at No. 22 Cottage Street was removed. Total number of hydrants in use January 1, 1938 546 Number installed in 1938 8 554 Number removed in 1938 1 Total number in use, January 1, 1939 553 METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Loan Sinking Fund $897,37 Maturing Bonds 9,185.63 Bond Interest 13,269.61 153 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Maintenance and Operation 7,335.44 Brookline Credit 1,961.43 Total $30,749.48 SURPLUS REVENUE TRANSFERRED TO WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS ACCOUNT IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS 1934 $7,453.96 1935 7,034.98 1936 12,314.10 1937 7,732.60 1938 8,754.83 SERVICES Seventy-one new services, totalling 4,196 feet, have been added during the year. Eleven services have been renewed from the curb line to the house. Sixty-eight services have been renewed from the main to the curb. Thirty-eight service leaks which occurred dur- ing the year have been repaired by the department. METERS Seventy-one new meters have been added during the year, total- ling, 2,802 in use. Two hundred fifty meters have been removed, repaired and tested. BREAKS Breaks in water mains occurred in the following streets and were repaired: Hill Street, near the Lexington Golf Club; East Street; Cary Street; Mass. Avenue at Charles Street; Brandon Street; Independence Avenue at Locust Avenue and in Pleasant Street near Clematis Brook. LIENS In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, General Laws, twenty-four (24) liens were recorded on account of non-payment of water rates. MISCELLANEOUS WORK Six hundred sixty square feet of cement flooring were laid at the rear of the Water Shop at the Public Works Building by depart- ment employees. REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 139 Hydrants which were broken off by motor vehicles have been replaced as follows; Adams Street, near No. 12; corner of Hayes Avenue and Somerset Road; Alarrett, Road, near Mass. avenue; 111iass. Avenue, near Lincoln Street ; Oak Street, near No. 66. The entire distribution system has been inspected for leaks and was flushed twice during the year. This work was done during the night. Twenty-five hydrants were. repaired during the year. In accordance with the usual custom, all hydrants and gate valves have been inspected and the necessary repairs made. A 6 inch gate was installed on the Waltham Street main at Allem Street, replacing the old gate which was beyond repair. The 6 inch water mains which supply the Public Works Build- ing and the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway property were lowered to allow the installation of the drain in Bedford Street. A 6 inch gate was installed on the Public Works Building branch. The 6 inch water main in Mass. Avenue running from the Ar- lington -Lexington line to Bow Street and the 4 inch main running from Bow Street to Charles Street have been curt off at Sylvia Street. All services on these lines were transferred to the 16 inch main. Twelve corporation cocks were dug up and cleaned; 10 broken gate boxes and 31 curb boxes were replaced. Thirty gate boxes were raised to the proper street grade. A two -nozzle hydrant in Belfry Terrace has been replaced with a steamer -nozzle hydrant. The employees of this division, two trucks and the tractor were employed on Storni Emergency work for thirteen days. SEWER DEPARTMENT General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system, 3.0 square miles. Total length of trunk line sewers, 3.176 miles. Total length of street sewers, 15.43 miles. Total number of house connections, 828. 1939 Sewer Assessment rate, $7.538 per linear foot. 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1938 WORK ":umber of feet of pipe installed, 492. Number of services installed, 30, totalling 1280 feet. Number of servicer repaired, 14. Number of work orders completed, 30. Amount expended for it aintenance, $5,325.66. Amount expended for construction, $1,615.95. MAINTENANCE WORK The entire collecting system has been flushed once during the year and minor leaks in manhole masonry which were discovered have been repaired. A break in, the Trunk Line Sewer in Mass. Avenue, near Taft Avenue was repaired. CONSTRUCTION No. of Street Feet Size *Daniels Street 63 8" Edgewood Road 54 5" *Hibbert Street 84 8" Massachusetts Avenue 261 8" *Taft Avenue 30 8" *Laid in same trench with water main. Total number of feet installed 492 Average cost per foot $3.28 Total construction cost $1,615.95 (Includes cost of repairing pavements which amounted to $80.00.) MISCELLANEOUS WORK A 30 inch drain was installed under the railroad tracks at East Lexington and a 42 inch drain was laid across Concord Avenue at Hardy's Pond Brook by this department. CONCLUSION I wish to express my sincere appreciation .to all who have any way assisted the completion of a successful year's work. Respectfully yours, in JOSEPH A. Ross, Supt. of Water and Sewer Depts. REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS 181 REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARI] OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON MASS. Gentlemen : The Board of Appeals begs to report for the year that thirty- three hearings were held, and decisions rendered as shown on an- nexed statement. 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CZ . .r F. '0 0 hp - U F. 0.1p y 0 F, o o N a c w ca o .+ = F, 02 LC d a 0 , s 0 ' � ' x �1 ' C0 ❑ ,.-, •"a I" cd G 'J N O W moL,U.asU 0 m x � O 00 VI CP %•••- 1.'1 � bpi ' d � 0 . F qbb,0; T 0 *•I p y M y 1. CR "mw c, d _ - m p 3� y7,d o - x. 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O'Keefe Lexington Savings Bank Albert Bieren May F_ Stone N H N +-i N cc 0 0 0 a - 0a h 4 -, 1 q co Le ars C C Maurice P. Ahern & Bertha V. Pichette Bion C. & Florence K. Merry, t by e 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Yours sincerely, A. N. MADDISON, Chairman. C. EDWARD GLYNN EDWARD W. KIMBALL CHARLES E. FERGUSON HOWARD W. ROBBINS Board of Appeals REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF FCBLIC WORKS 165 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Separate reports of the division heads and the inspectors in the Department of Public Works contain complete details of the activities of the different divisions. The weather in 1938 was remarkable in three of the month;. In ,duly and September we witnessed the spectacle of nature inter- rupting its normal procedure and destroying the work of itself and mankind. During the month of July as much rain fell in this vicinity as is to be expected on the average in one-quarter of a year and at the Hobbs' Brook Basin the rain gauge records give 11.53 inches for the month. Lowlands were flooded for days, crops were damaged or destroyed, and much trouble was experienced with water in the basements of dwellings. In the vicinity of Grant Street and Hayes Lane the sewer system was overloaded. The effects of the large amount of rainfall during July and the high ground water will be seen for some time. In many leve] places grass areas were des- troyed and the soil nearly completely washed of its fertile prop- erties. On the evening of September 21st the great tropical hurricane roared across New England. Lexington was east of the center of the spiral and did not: receive the torrential rainfall which preceded the high wind in the western part of the state. Winds from the east and southeast of seventy to eighty miles per hour were exper- ienced and thousands of trees were destroyed and many other thou- sands were badly damaged. Aside from the large cost of cleaning 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON up and repairing the damage to trees there exists a serious fire hazard on private lands where the blow -down remains uncleared, although some progress is being made with a W, P. A. Project clear- ing fire lanes to obtain access to such areas. On November 25th Lexington received six inches of light snow. This was cleaned up on the main streets and another storm with seven inches occurred on Sunday, the 27th. The total of these two storms amounted to six or seven times the average snowfall to he expected during November. The Engineering Division, besides performing the routine work in connection with regular Town activities, was required to provide services for W. P. A. drainage, curbing, .and sidewalk projects, to prepare data for the P. W. A. Vine Brook Drain and North Lex- ington Sewer projects, and make studies and designs for sewers for the Liberty Heights area. A survey, not yet completed, was under- taken to determine the causes of the surcharging of the sewer sys- tem during the July floods. The town highways suffered more from frost action during the winter o1' 1937-38 than the year before and serious disintergration resulted in a number of places. The major highway projects con- sisted of the reconstruction of Charles Street, the construction of Taft Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue to its upper end as a bet- terment street, and the beginning of reconstruction of Bedford Street between the railroad and Tewksbury Street as a Chapter 90 project. The usual high grade of service of the Water Department has been maintained. The entire water distribution system has been checked with geophones in the early morning hours and a number of minor leaks were located. The most important improvements in the water distribution system are the completion of the 12 inch water main in East Street, which provides a circuit with the Lowell and Woburn Street mains, and the replacement of the old 4 inch mains in Cottage and Raymond Streets. The total consumption of water for 1938 was the highest since 1935 and at this date we are unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the increase. The routine work of maintenance of the sewer system has been carried on as usual. One instance was reported where roof leaders from a building were discharging storm water into the sanitary sewer, and there are indications that large amounts of water from REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 167 cellar drainage enter the sewers during times of high ground water level. The Park and Playground Division carried on its activities with great benefit to the youth of the Town. The Moth Division con- centrated on creosoting gypsy moth eggs and spraying the shade trees to prevent defoliation. The Shade Tree Division has been steadily at work since the hurricane cleaning up and removing dan- gerous and hanging limbs. The drainage improvements consisted of the Charles Street and Taft Avenue systems and the drain in Bedford Street between Revere Street and the culvert at the Public Works Building grounds. A number of old rectangular catch basin grates have been replaced with the "Miner" type, resulting in less stoppage of grates and less flooding of low points. The Works Progress Administration (11'. P. A.) Division oper- ated nineteen different projects. There were 04 workers at the be- ginning of the year, a maxirnrnn of 172 in September, and 164 at the enol of the year. The average number of W. P. A. workers during the year was 147. At the Town Office Building radiators have been painted and the toilets and the assessors' room refinished. Steam traps in the Town Offices and in the first floor conference room of the Cary Mem- orial Building have been serviced. The Cary Memorial Building windows and door frames have been caulked with a compound to reduce the air leakage. The roofs of the Town Office and Cary Mem- orial Buildings were repaired following the hurricane and ane of the vacuum pumps was completely overhauled and new parts installed. At the Barnes House repairs were made to the roof, and the floors, walls, and ceilings refinished preparatory to the use of the building for quarters as Town Offices, and a new oil burner was in- stalled for the heating plant. During the year 24 eighty candle power lamps were added to the street lighting system, making a total of 1.186 street lights in service in the town. A report was received from the Boston Edison► Company relative to the provision of street lighting service in Lex- ington Centre after one a. in., but uo action has been taken on this as yet. At Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue the traffic lights have been improved by the installation of a new controller, a post 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON with two three tense housings on the nothwesterly corner, and a three Tense housing on the old post on the southerly corner. and all traffic may now obtain a satisfactory view of the lights. The lights are tinned so that northbound traffic on Massaehns;•tis Avenue will have a few seconds lead over southbound traffic, thus correcting much of the interference by traffic turning into Waltham Sti cet from the Avenue. Further improvements in the system at Clarke Street, Harrington Road, and at Waltham Street and Marrett Road are re- quired to obtain the approval of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, Welfare recipients, able to work, have been used to install the curbing on Grant Street at the Post Office lot, in the elimination of the gypsy moth, for grading improvements at the Hancock School grounds and at Tower Park, and assisting at the skating areas, the playgrounds, and the Public Works and Town Office Buildings in maintenance and repair work. Two important problems which have troubled the Town for many years have been brought to the point of solution with the aid of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and they are now in the process of construction; namely, the Vine Brook Drainage Project and the provision of an outlet sewer for North Lex- ington. I am grateful for your many helpful suggestions and consider- ations and I am indebted to the division employees of the Puhlic Works Department and other town officials for their fine coopera- tion and assistance. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. RAYMOND, JR. Supt. of Public Works REPORT OF W. P. A. 169 REPORT OF W. P. A. December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD of SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : T herewith submit the W. P. A, report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1938. W. P. A. EMPLOYMENT At the beginning of the year we had 94 persons on our relies rolls. There was a steady increase until September, when we reached the high mark of 172. With the entry of a few persons into private employment we finished the year with 164 persons on the rolls. Following is a list of projects submitted to the Federal Govern- ment and their status. PROJECT PROPOSALS. Shade Tree Census. Massachusetts Avenue Curbing. Hardy's Pond Brook. Drainage (4 Locations). Sewing. Topographical Survey (Supplement). Moth Eradication. Sidewalks (51 Locations). North Street Culvert. MassaCM►setis Avenue Curbing (Supplement). Center Playground (Supplement). Fire Hazard Reduction. Wood Sawing, Drainage Hobbs' Brook. Tree Trimming Emergency—Cemeteries and Parks. Card System (Supplement). Tree Trimming—Town Wide. PROJECTS REJECTED. j5'ood Sawing. Drainage Hobb's Brook. PROJECT PROPOSALS ACCEPTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUT NOT IN OPERATION AT THE PRESENT TIME. Drainage (2 locations) North Street Culvert (Cancelled by Town.) Center Playground (Supplement). East Street and Bow- ser's Road Culverts (Cancelled by Town). North Hancock Street Drain (Cancelled by Town). Washington Street Drain. Town Rec- ords. 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PROJECTS TN OPERATION. Shade Tree Census. Sewing. Topographical Survey (Supplement). Moth and Insect. Eradica- tion. Sidewalks. Fire Hazard Reduction. Tree Trimming. Hardy's Pond Brook. National Youth, STATE WIDE PROJECTS The State W. P. A. workers patched the gutters, replaced shrubs and reloamed the banks of tl►e State Highways during the summer months. The Town of Lexington was permitted to employ the W. P. A. workers on the Hurricane Emergency Project in September. 117 men 16 women worked 8 days. NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION The N. Y. A. is supplen►entary to regular W. P. A. employment. We were able to give employment: to 5 young women, between the ages of 18 and 25, during the year iu our Town Offices and the Health Clinic. COMPLETED PROJECTS BROWNTAIL AND GYPSY MOTH. This project was started December 9, 1937 and was discontinued 14Iay 10, 1938. It was re- opened November 10, 1038 and continued until late in December, when, it was completed. 1,916,796 gypsy moth egg clusters were destroyed and 46,184 tent caterpillar egg belts were destroyed. The men worked about 597 acres of woodland, TOPOGRAPI-11CAL SURVEY. The Supplement was contin- ued with 3 men in the field and one man co-ordinating notes in the office, until August 16, 1938. 494 acres were completed. A new pro- ject was started September 8, 1938. MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CURBING. This project called for tilling in the gaps on the northeasterly- side of Massaelrnsetts Avenue, from Arlington Line to 1Voburn Street. Co►npleted Noveu►- ber 8, 1938. STORM WATER DRAINAGE. Two of the four locations were completed during the year. Haskell Street and Crescent Hill Ave- nue to Lowell Street, a distance of 330 feet, was completed Septem- ber 7, 1938. Eustis Street from Percy Road to Bloomfield Street, a distance of 4.65 feet, was completed September 8, 1938. REPORT OF W. P. A. 171 W1N_N1NG FARM DRAINAGE. This project involving the excavation of a drainage ditch in swamp land, about 600 feet long, to eliminate a mosquito breeding area, was completed May 23, 1938. CENTER PLAYGROUND. A project to build a Football and Baseball Field, same to be enclosed with an 8 foot high Cyclone Chain Fence. The Federal Funds on this project were exhausted August 8, 1938, with the work about 70% completed. A Supplement was asked for and approved by the Federal Government. Work on the Supplement will be started when weather conditions warrant it. MILL BROOK. Work on this project was discontinued June 30, 1937. On March 23, 1938 it was reopened and has now been completed up to the Arlington Line. EAST LEXINGTON SKATING RINK. The Supplement to complete the excavation of an area of 200 feet square at the East Lexington Playground, for the purpose of creating a Skating Pond was completed March 22, 1938. SEWING. This project operated with from 16 to 18 persons during the year. 13417 pieces of clothing were made and shipped to the Commissary for distribution to the various cities and towns. CLEMATIS BROOK. Supplement was started June 3, 1937 to construct a drainage charnel with culverts, in the valley of Clem- atis Brook. Work was completed April 12, 1938. TOWN RECORDS. The Supplement consisting of copying orig. inal Town Records was closed November 9, 1938, as the Federal Funds were exhausted. A new project has been approved and will be operated at a later date. EMERGENCY TREE RECONSTRUCTION. This project was opened soon after the Hurricane of September 21, 1938, to re- pair the damage to our trees. After being in operation two months, the Federal Government declared that the Emergency no longer existed. PROJECTS IN OPERATION SIDEWALKS. This project started September 8, 1938 and will continue as long as weather conditions permit. Charles Street Bituminous Top Sidewalk was completed on both sides of the street. The right hand side of MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, from Strat- ham Road to Cedar Street was completed with Gravel Top. LIN - 172 TOWN OF LuXINGTON COLI STREET right hand side from Dr. Pyle's lot to Harold Conant's lot was completed with Gravel Top. The left hand side of LINCOLN STREET from Town Woods to Marrett Road was com- pleted with Gravel Top. PLEASANT STREET right hand side from Fern Street to Sanl's Property is under construction. MOTH ERADICATION. A Town -Wide Project for 1938-1939 was not started until late in December. It will continue during this winter and spring months and in the late fall of 1939. We intend, first, to complete a 440 yard barrier completely around the Town, before working the interior. FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION. We have between 50 and 60 men at work opening fire lanes, trimming fallen trees and burning brush within 200 feet of Public Buildings. We believe before this project closes we will be able to clean up some of the most hazard- ous woodlands. Work was started November 29, 1938. HARDY'S POND DRAINAGE. The construction of an outlet channel from Waltham Line, northerly, a distance of 3,525 feet, was about 90% completed when it was closed temporarily so that the men could be transferred to the FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION PROJECT. It will be completed at a later date. SHADE TREE CENSUS. Work on this project started May 27, 1938. It will be a complete census, with maps, of the shade trees of Lexington, and will comprise the species, size, condition and exact location of each tree in the 64 miles of streets and adjacent Town Property. TREE TRIMMING. This project reopened late in December and will continue for several months, or until Federal Funds are exhausted. SEWING. The Sewing Project has been supplemented several times, and is still in operation with 16 persons on the payroll. TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY. The new project which is now in operation has a rnucln broader scope in order to comply with the recent Geodetic Survey. It calls for the setting of 440 Stone Bounds. We have 3 men in the field and one man eo-ordinating notes in the office. W. P. A. EXPENDITURES During the year the Federal Government has expended the sum of $102,222.93 for wages in the Town of Lexington. The amount is REPORT OF W. P. A. 173 174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON exclusive of money paid to workers living in tl►e Town and employ- ed by State Wide or other governmental agencies. The Town of Lex- ington has expended, through the Public Works, Labor and Mater- ials Account, the sum of *32,231.20. In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation of the co-opera- tion and courtesy extended to me by other Town Departments. Respectfully submitted, CLAYTON F. BEACH, Project Supervisor REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON MASS. Oentlemen : The Appropriation Committee respectfully submits the follow- ing report for the year 1938. During the year the Committee held thirty-eight meetings, of which nineteen meetings were held with reference to consideration of the annual budget for the year 1938. Several meetings were held to give consideration to Vine Brook Drainage, and at least one meet- ing was held each month in the year with the exception of one month. The Committee has attended every meeting of the State Association of Town Finance Committees, of which there were three. During the year 1938 the average attendance from the Lexington Committee at these meetings was six. The Committee prepared the annual report with reference to articles contained in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, and the report was, in accordance with provisions of the Town By- laws, mailed to all registered voters of the Town. The original signed report is on file with the Town Clerk. A special report was prepared with reference to Vine Brook Drainage which was taken up for consideration at the Town Meet- ing held March 2Sth. This report was also mailed to all registered voters of the Town, and the original report is on file with the Town Clerk. Four reports were prepared containing recommendations with reference to articles contained in the Warrant for the special Town Meetings held April 25th, August 3rd, August 25th, and November REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE 175- 10th. These reports were distributed in mimeographed form to all Town Meeting Members present at the meetings. The original of each of these special reports is on file with the Town Clerk. Your Appropriation Committee suffered a very distinct loss through the death of Louis F. Yeager on April 17, 1938. Your Com- mittee adopted the following memorial: "MEMORIAL We, the members of the Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington record with deepest regret the passing of our associate Louis E. Yeager on April 17, 1938. Louis Yeager was a man gifted with an exceedingly attractive personality. His friends were first drawn to. him by his open cordiality and later learned to respect and admire him for his straightforwardness and courageous insistence upon what he believed to be right. He was a faithful and hard working member of thin committee and gave of himself unstintingly to further the interests of the Town of Lexington. His knowledge of business affairs, coupled with his understanding of human nature, made him one whose Ioss will be inreparable both to the committee and to the town. We extend to his family our sincere sympathy in their great loss, and hereby resolve that a copy of this memorial be sent to them as well as being included in the minutes of this committee" Your Commitee also suffered a distinct Ioss through the resig- nation of its Chairman, Allen W. Rucker on June 30th. Chairman Rucker had been an invaluable member of the Committee and had given unsparingly of his time and energy. Messrs. George C. Sheldon and George W. Emery were appoint- ed to fill the vacancies created through the death of Mr. Yeager and through the resignation of Mr. Rucker. 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Your Committee, in accordance with recent practices, desig- nated sub -committees who have met with the Town Accountant and examined the disbursement vouchers. During the year sub-commitees were also appointed to meet with and interview the heads of the various town departments in order that they might better familiarize themselves with the needs of the departments. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. MERRIAM, Ohairman- ROBERT J. FAWCETT RICHARD W. MAYNARD GEORGE W. EMERY EDWARD W. SIBLEY WINTHROP H. BOWKER GEORGE M. HYNE1.9 GEO. C. SHELDON ALPJIONSO B. WEST ex -officio JAMES H. RUSSELL, Secretary Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL TRUSTEES 177 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LmxINGToN, MASS. Gentlemen: The Library and the East Lexington Branch have had a busy year during 1938. During this year a new janitor, Mr. Michael Mc- Donnell was engaged. His work has been very satisfactory. Under the direction of the Department, the grounds around the Cary building have been improved. The members of the Library staff have performed their work efficiently and well. Special mention should he made of the splen- did work done by Miss Bessie Muzzey, who stepped in as the Acting Librarian during the illness of bliss Marion Kirkland, who suffered from a broken arm. The task confronting Miss Muzzey was partic- ularly difficult as she was asked to take charge at the end of the year which meant making out an annual report as well as closing up the business for the entire year. The Board of Directors feels deeply indebted io Miss _lluzzey for this very great contribution which she made al, this crucial time, At the time this report is written, Miss Kirkland is improving and it is hoped that she will soon be back in Lexington. The continued absence of any one from the all too limited staff of the Library always means that the other members roust give extra time and perform additional duties_ The Board of Directors wishes to express to all of them its appreciation for the way in which they have all stood by. We are glad to report that no serious or extensive damage was done to the Library buildings during the Hurricane. Respectfully submitted, PAUL HARMON CHAPMAN Chairman of the Board of Trustees 178 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 1938 INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1938 83,679.51 572.00 Fines—Main Library Investment Committee: Interest on bonds Interest on savings accounts Dividends EXPENDITURES Books and binding Bond of Treasurer Rental Safe Deposit Box Sundries Balance on hand December 31, 1938 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1938 Fines Investment Committee: Interest on savings accounts 49.01 665.50 66-88 35.00' 5,018.89 1,303.90 5.00' 5.00 145.80 3,559.19 5,018.89 341.14 66.96, EXPENDITURES Books Balance on hand December 31, 1938 287.28 457.11 169.83 457.11 FREDERIC L. FISC HER, Treasurer I have checked the foregoing report of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library. I find the report correct and supported by proper vouchers. The treasurer's cash balance on December 3l, 1938 was proved by a reconciliation of the bank balance with a. statement furnished by the Lexington Trust Company. JAMES H. Russm.L, TO'R'N 4ccouutant REPORT OF THE CARY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 179 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In Account with Frederic I. Fischer, Treasurer. GENERAL FUND Capital Acccount Income 2,000 Boston & Maine R. R. Co. 5%, 1944 $150.00 1,000 Southern California Edison Co. lst & refunding mortgage 4%, 1960 1,000 Consumers Power Co. 1st mortgage 314%, 1970 1,000 Pacific Gas & EIec. Co. 1st and refund- ing mortgage, Series H, 3%%, 1961 1,000 Southern California Edison Co, re- funding mortgage, 34%, 1960 1,000 Brooklyn Edison Co. Consol. mortgage 31/4%, 1966 1,000 Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. 1st mortgage 3%%, 1961 1,000 Pennsylvania R. R. General 3s/,%, 1970 1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 314%, 1961 633.54 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND: 354.31 Book 6940 Lexington Savings Bank 8.91 BOOK PURCHASE FUND: 1,000 Western New York Utilities Co. 5%, 1946 40.00 35-00 37.50 37.50 32.50 37.50 37.50 32.50 12.60 BEALS FUND: 1,100 Laclede Gas Light Co. 51,4%, 1953 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND: 1,000 Lexington Co-operative Bank 5 paid-up shares 1,000 Rock Island and Louisiana R. R 41/4%, 1934 -in default 440 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. LAURA M. BRIGHAM FUND: 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R. R. 4%, 1941 1,000 Alabama Power Co. 5%, 1951 500 Boston Elevated Railway Co. 5%, 1941 525 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. Total 50.00 60.50 572.01 35.00 8.80 43.80 40.00 50.00 25.00 10.50 125.50 180 TOWN OF LEXINGTON G00DWIN MUSICAL FUND: 1,025 Book 17037 Lexington Savings Bank JANE PHINNEY FUND: 124.19 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH WELLINGTON FUND: 1,077.18 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. ROBBINS FUND: 100 Book 1476 Lexington Savings Bank .... PAULINA BURBANK PIERCE FUND: 1,000 Lexington Savings Bank 23.67 23.67 2.40 2.40 21,50 21.50 2,51 2,51 25,00 25.00 $816.39 PAUL H. CHAP'MAN RANDALL B. HOUGHTON FREDERIC L. FISCHER Investment Committee REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARIAN REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT -1938 MAIN LIBRARY: Number of volumes in Library January 1, 1938 Number of volumes added Total number of volumes in Library January 1, 1939 BRANCH LIBRARY: Number of volumes in Library January 1, 1938 Numbers of volumes added Total number of volumes in Library January 1, 1939 Total number of volumes in Main Library and Branch January 1, 1939 CIRCULATION Circulation of books from' Main Library Circulation of books from Branch Total circulation from Main Library and Branch MISCELLANEOUS Periodicals and Newspapers subscribed for and given—Main Library Periodicals and Newspapers subscribed for at Branch Books and Periodicals rebound Books repaired and made ready for circulation Postals sent for overdue books Postals sent for books reserved REGISTRATION MAIN LIBRARY: Number of registered borrowers BRANCH LIBRARY: Number of registered borrowers Total number of borrowers at Main Library and Branch 181 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE December 31, 1938. 36,483 To TIIE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECrIMIEN, 740 37,223 3,687 65 3,752 40,975 85,036 6,020 91,056 92 27 624 9,037 2,156 1,854 5,478 1,060 Respectfully submitted, MARIAN P. KIRKLAND, Lil»artan 6,538 LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : The following is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service for the Town of Lexington during 1938. Farmers Have been assisted in individual farm planning, selec- tion of fields for growing legumes, soil tests for acidity and plant food deficiencies, feeding the dairy herd, sources of Guernsey cattle. Farm visits were made to advise on pasture improvement on the selection, preparation, and seeding of the fields. Some help has been rendered in market milk problems. John Sellars has his Guernsey herd under the supervision of the Middlesex County Herd Improvement Association. The spray service was continued which is of interest to fruit growers. Many requests have been received for direct assistance from poultrymen and market gardeners within the town, with a result that thirty-five farm visits were made. Following the hurricane, as- sistance was given in the financing of building repairs, the market- ing of wind -fall apples and in the salvaging of down timber. For the benefit of homemakers, a series of meetings on the ques- tion of money management was given with a total attendance of eighty-four. Also a second series of meetings was held to assist those in the making of little girls' dresses. During the fall, meet- ings were also conducted on the question of consumer information on the buying of foods. MIDDLESEX CO -LINTY EXTENSION 183 Mr. John Lamont served as chairman of the committee of boys' and girls' club work, along with Mrs. Nancy Coleman„John Garrity and Reverend Crawford Smith. The following served as local lead- ers: Mrs. George Nary, Miss Pauline Koch, Miss Marion L. Cronan, Miss Virginia Rhoades, Mrs. George Comley, 1. A. Dodge, Earl Sukeforth, George C. Comley, Carl Jones and Lewis Tropiano. A total of fifty-three girls and fifty-two boys enrolled during the year. An Officers' Training School was held in Lexington and many local members participated in the 4-H Club Rally and Girls' Day Contest, held in Wakefield. The Grange co-operated to the fullest extent in backing 4-H Club work and offering prizes at the tine of the Grange Fair. During the spring local clubs exhibited at the High School at which time a candle -light service was conducted. Awards in the County Garden Contest were given to Russell Darling, James A. Scipione and James Koch. A 4-1E Float in the Nineteenth of April parade won a prize of $15.00. Respectfully submitted, A. F. MACDOuGALL, Director 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISIONS December 31, 1938. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD Or SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: In submitting our report for 1938 it is natural that we say a few words about the damage done by the hurricane that visited us in September. This huge wind storm had no mercy for any of our trees for it uprooted them, and broke and twisted the limbs of all trees which received the full force of the wind, the strong as well as the weak. Over 1,500 trees on public property alone were total- ly destroyed, and 17,000 trees were injured and will have to be re- paired if they are to be saved. We have no greater heritage than our old trees and it is our duty to guard well this heritage and pass it along in even better condition than we received it. Now-a word about our street trees which may well be called orphans, isolated as they are from their natural surroundings. Witlr asphalt streets on one side and granolithic or bitminous sidewalks on the other, it is impossible for them to get the pl:uit food mid moisture that is necessary for normal growth. This division is con- tinually called upon to plant trees in the border between the side- walk and the street. We recommend that trees be planted at least forty feet apart and at least six feet inside the sidewalk on the abutter's land where they are sure to thrive better and receive more care. In April and May the Shade Tree Division planted 143 trees along our highways; 114 of them were taken from our own nursery. The location of the present nursery is not suitable for the purpose it is being used for as the soil is too gravelly. We are now looking for a new location, as a good nursery would be a valuable asset to this division. In replacing trees destroyed by the hurricane we suggest that larger trees be planted than we have been in the habit of using. This will be more expensive but much more satisfactory. REPORT OF DIVISION OF TREES AND MOTHS 185 In December 1937 a. Committee was a.ppoirted by the Board of of Selectmen for the purpose of studying the moth and insect eon ditions in Lexington and to stake any recommendations they might think advisable. They maacle many visits with the _ltoth Superin- tendent to the various sections where the work was being carried on, and looked over the equipment and the o'lice records. The report of the committee should be of interest to all citizens of the Town and Ave recommend that this committee be asked to continue its work in conjunction with this division. In March 1938 a committee was appointed by the Field and Garden Club to run a Tent Caterpillar Campaign For the school children. The children gathered 55,476 tent caterpillar egg clusters and brought them to the fire stations where they were destroyed. This campaign made a substantial reduction in the pest and was so successful that we suggest that another contest be carried on this coming spring. The peak year for defoliation of trees by the gypsy moth in Massachusetts was reached in 1937 but with a new sprayer and the help of the W. P. A. employees, who cannot be praised too highly, our trees did not suffer badly. However, we must continue our fight if we are to keep the gypsy moth under control. The spraying program to control the elm leaf beetle was continued this year. The damage done by the beetle was less than last year, but because of weather conditions during the spraying season we expect an in- crease in 1939. The W. P. A. projects carried on under the supervision of this division are as follows: Tree Census Project, Moth Projects, and Repairing of Trees Project after the hurricane. We urge all prop- erty owners to burn up all the old wood that is lying around, es, pecially the elm trees, before spring. If this cannot be done, the bark should be removed from all elm wood so that the beetle which carries the Dutch Elm Disease will not have a place to hibernate. In closing I wish to thank all the department heads and all the employees who worked with me during the past year for their splendid cooperation. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. G''ARRITY, Superintendent of 'Moth tancd Shade Tree Divisiotts 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1935. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: The Planning Board has for the first time in a number of years been able to devote its time to questions of town planning without constant interruptions for zone change hearings. The subject of lot areas and frontages which has been under ac- tive consideration for the past four years was finally brought to a conclusion. The Board recommended to the March town meeting that the town be divided into two area zones—one with minimum lot areas of 25,000 square feet and one with 12,500 square feet. An amendment 1:o the Zoning By -Law was adopted by the June town meeting increasing the minimum area throughout the town to 12,- 500 square feet with 100 foot frontage. This places Lexington on a basis comparable with some oi' the more progressive of its neigh- boring towns. The problems coincident with the Vine Brook Drainage proposal received serious attention and, realizing the need for technical as- sistance in not only the areas involved in this specific case, but also in wider general subdivision layouts, the Board asked for and re- ceived a special appropriation front the Town 1'or the purpose. The services of Mr. Richard L. Steiner, Town Planner, were secured for three months. With i]lr. Steiner's help the Board has prepared tentative street layouts for a. large part of the undeveloped area of the town, thus providing a necessary means of co-ordinating such individual subdivisions as may be submitted for approval in the future. Such parts of the Enabling Act (Chapter 211) as will provide the town with a reasonable control of future subdivisions REPORT OF PLANNING HOARD 187 was adopted by the town at the June meeting, The Board has con- ferred with the Board of Survey, the Engineering Dept., the Supt. of Public Works and the Town Counsel en a code of subdivision procedure and, under the direction of the Board of Survey, has drawn up the necessary form. Several specific land development layouts have been submitted to the Board for its approval and have received its attention ani! action. Two major highways will probably cross Lexington soon,—the Lowell Turnpike improvement and Circumferential Highway Route 128. The Board has obtained verbal assurances from the State and District authorities that no direct action will be under- taken without due notice to Lexington officials. Conferences have been held with representatives of the tele- phone companies in relation to a fixed policy for locations and main- tenance of street poles agreeable to the town's interests. In closing this report we reiterate our 1937 statement that "There are serious problems to be met in the immediate future that affect (1) our ability to compete with neighboring towns in what we offer to desirable newcomers, (2) our sucess in keeping the citi- zens we have and satisfying their expectations, and (3) our ability to pay our bills and remain solvent as a town." We feel that strides have been made in those directions and are confident that the interest and aid of a greater number of in- terested citizens in every part of the town will provide the solution. Respectfully- submitted, WILLIAM ROGER GREELEY EDWARD W. ISIMBALL EUGENE G. KRAETZER LESTER F. ELLIS CLEMENTS H. FERGUSON DONALD E. NICKERSON 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL December .31, 193h. TO THE HONORABLE BoAnn OF SELEC7']IEN, LEXINGTON, MAss. Gentlemen: in accordance with section 6 of Article XI of the Town By- laws, I herewith make my report in writing as Town Counsel, of (a) gall actions by or against the town which were pending at the beginning of the fiscal year"; (b) year"; (c) "all actions brought by or against the town during such "all actions settled or disposed of during such year." (a) The following actions were pending on January 1, 1938, and proceeded as stated. (1) Charles W. Ryder v. Town of Lexington ; Superior Middle- sex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings com- p]eted; referred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor; auditor's report filed; trial; finding for the plaintiff ni' $28;S.75; bill of exceptions filed; exceptions argued before the Full Reach of Supreme Court. (2) Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees of Lexington Estates Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed ; referred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor: auditor's report tiled; trial; finding for the defendant ; judgment for the defendant: peti- tion for vacation of judgment allowed; finding entered for the plain- tiff of $12,080.24; bill of exceptions filed; exceptions argued before the Full Bench of Supreme Court. (3) Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder: Land Court, Mid- dlesex; foreclosure of tax title; pleadings completed; agreement for REPORT OF TIIE TOWN COUNSEL 189 redemption; partial payments received; because of default in pay- ments notices were sent out by the Land Court to parties inter- ested; answers praying right to redeem filed; trial; decision for plaintiff with right to redeem ; payments made in redemption. (4) Harriett M. Hinsley v. County of Middlesex; Superior, Middlesex; petition for damages for taking on Wood Street; plead- ings completed; dismissed for want of prosecution. (5) Edgar F. Scheibe v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- dlesex; action of tort for trespass during highway construction; ad damnum $20,000; pleadings completed; demurrer overruled; settle- ment authorized by the Town of this and the following case for a total of $200; settled. (6) University Trust Company v. Town of Lexington; Super- ior, Middlesex; two cases; petitions for assessment of damages of Scheibe's mortgagee in the widening of Lincoln Street ; pleadings completed; demurrer overruled; settled with Scheibe case. (7) Thirteen tax title foreclosures against Charles 11 r. Ryder, et als; Land Court; trial of nine cases; decision for plaintiff; appeal to Supreme judicial Court; argued; decision for the plaintiff; re- demption orders entered. (8) Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees of Lexington Estates Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed; no proceedings during the year. (9) Charles W. Ryder v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- dlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $10,000; pleadings com- pleted; no proceedings during the year. (10) William S. Scamman, Collector, v. Ryder; four cases, Superior, Middlesex; actions of contract to collect arrears of taxes; pleadings completed; interrogatories to the plaintiff answered. (11) Colonial Garage, Inc. v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for sewer taking ; pleadings completed.; trial; motion for new trial denied; settled for $2,879.30. (12) Town of Lexington v. Harry E. Johnson.; Superior, Mid- dlesex; action of contract to enforce agreement relating to street' 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON construction in land development; ad damnu,n X501}; partially tried and settled for $50. (13) Town of Lexington v. Horne Indemnity Company; Su- perior, .Middlesex; ad damnum $500; action to enforce guaranty bond given in above case; dismissed as part of the settlement in above (ase. tit) Frederick R. Stevens v. George C. Barry; District Court of Central Middlesex; ad damnurn $200; action of tort for property damage to plaintiff's automobile by police car; pleadings completed; no proceedings during the year. (15) Town of Lexington v. City of Somerville; Superior, Mid- dlesex; ad damnum $300; action of contract to recover welfare pay- ments; pleadings completed; no proceedings during the year. (16) Town of Lexington v. Paul J. Kelley; District Court of Central Middlesex; ad damnum $200; action of contract to recover Board of Health payments; judgment for plaintiff; supplementary process entered; defendant making payments on account. (b) The following cases have been entered during the year 1938. (1) Wilbert E. Pierce v. Roy A. Cook; District Court of Ab- ington; tort for personal injuries against a member of the Fire De- partment; ad damnum $200; settled for $38.75. (2) Town of Lexington v. Manuel G. Rose; Superior Middle- sex; bill in equity to recover welfare payments; settled for $408. (3) Mabelle S. Appleton v. Town of Lexington ; Superior, Es- sex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $5,000; pleadings com- pleted; interrogatories filed and answered. (4) Yvonne Cheney v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middle- sex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum :10,000; pleadings com- pleted; interrogatories filed and answered; trial; finding for de- fendant. (5) Town of Lexington v. Marion. Baumgardner; Superior, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of Lexington Zoning By-law; dismissed when defendant conformed to the By-law. (6) Thomas G. Marulli v. '[own of Lexington; District Court of Central Middlesex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $5,000; REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 191 trial; finding for the plaintiff of .350 ; appeal to the Appellate Divi- sion argued. (7) William H. Hannam v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- dlesex; tort for damage from blasting; ad damnum $500; demur- rer overruled; pleadings completed. (8) George E. Watkins v. Town of Lexington; Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $500; removed to Superior Court; settled by payment made by in- demnitor. (9) Town of Lexington v. falter J. Brown; Superior, .l'liddle- sex; ad damnum .1,500; action of contract to recover welfare pay- ments; pleadings completed. (10) Estate of Caroline J. Simonds; Probate, Suffolk; peti- tion for instructions of Catherine E. Simonds; hill in equity to set aside written instrument; Town of Lexington joined as defendant as one of the beneficiaries under the instrument; pleadings com- pleted; bill in equity dismissed. (c) The actions settled or disposed of during the year as above set forth are the above numbers (a) 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. (b) 1, 2, 4., 5, 8, 10. The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts received 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. In some of these cases costs were collected and paid to the Town Treasurer. (1) Pierce v. Cook (2) Barnes Title (3) (4) Scheibe v. Lexington Tax Title Foreclosures other than `55.00 75.00 150.00 Ry dors 250.00 (5) Lexington v. Johnson 35.00 Disbursements 15.55 (6) Lexington v. Baumgardner 35.00 Disbursements 10.00 (7) Colonial Garage, Inc. v. Lexington 500.00 192 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Kinsley v. Middlesex 35.00 Ryder v. Lexington (a/c drainage cases) 1,500.00 Lexington v. Rose 50.00 Lexington v. Cutter, Tax Title Foreclosure 25.00 Examination of title to land conveyed by J. Willard Hayden 20.00 Cheney v. Lexington Estate of Caroline A. Simonds Tax Title Foreclosures Ryder Tax Title Foreclosures Disbursements—Supreme Court brief 250.00 15.00 15.00 275.00 '22.50 Respectfully submitted, S. R. WRIGHvINGTON, Town Counsel REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 193, REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities of the Engineering Division during the year 1938. VINE BROOK DRAINAGE Over 2,000 man hours work were spent on this project. This in- cluded the field work to complete the preliminary construction drawings and cost estimates of construction, pans for records show- ing takings, easements and temporary leasehold interests, together with soundings at Butterfield's Pond and numerous photographs. In addition thereto, considerable evening work was required to obtain signatures on releases pertaining to easements and temporary lease- hold interests and in connection with interviewing many residents of Burlington, particularly along Vine Brook, to acquaint them with our proposed operations in which they were most vitally. interested. Name of St. From Taft Ave, Mass. Ave. Cherry St- Taft Ave. Cary St. Taft Ave_ HIGHWAY DIVISION Streets Accepted To Present End Present End Present and Length in Date of Feet Acceptance 1035 Mar, 28, 193a 193 Mar, 28, 193& 25U Mar. 28, 1935 Cross sections were taken of parts of Colony Road, Pollen Road, Woodland Road, Spring Street and North Hancock Street. 194 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Relocation surveys and plans were made for Lowell Street at Butterfield's Pond and for Westview Street northeasterly of the railroad. Estimates were made for the construction of Weston Street and for fine Knoll Road with its schedule of betterment assessments. SEWER DIVISION Engineering for the construction of sewers and for the plotting ,of final plans was supplied. A survey of conditions and design for sewers in the Liberty Heights area were made. A schedule of bet- terment assessments was made for the latter and also for the Bow Street area and Washington Street. A considerable amount of field and office work was required' in connection with the North Lexington sewer system, TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS This work was accomplished by W. P. A. labor with the as- sistance of a regular member of the Engineering Division. 958 acres were surveyed and 955 acres which included the remaining 1937 field notes were plotted on 100 scale plans showing contours at in- tervals of ;i feet and also a.hont 205 acres showing contours at in- tervals of 2 feet. W. P. A. PROJECTS %Ve have assisted in writing projects connected with engineer- ing, drainage, sidewalk construction and curb setting. ASSESSORS 097 property transfers were checked with our block plan sys- tem- Preliminary work has been completed in the area bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Marrett and Follen Roads for at least one additional block plan. GENERAL WORK In addition to the regular work required by other departments which are not specifically mentioned herein, the services of the En- gineering Division were also required in connection with: REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 195 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Approval of plans for land court and for installation of public utilities; Photographs of hurricane damages, flood conditions, accident cases and for various town departments concerning property, equip- ment and operations; General map work and plans for all departments ; Inspection of 32 areas for report concerning advisability of constructing open drainage channels to relieve mosquito nuisance. CONCLUSION REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. We have been unable to complete our entire program as out- lined for 1938, which is partly due to the loss of one regular em- Gentlemen : ployee beginning October 15. We hope that a replacement will be made early in 1939. In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this division by town officials and members of other divi- sions of the Department of Public Works. w 41 Fes- E H g Respectfully submitted, a a N S c� C N 5 N a JOHN T. C OSGROVE,C g r; raF CI Cd Town Engineer' 7 6 LF, c w F c w E. f= F December 31, 1938. The Dental Clinic Committee submits its Report for the year ending December 31, 1938. Adams School 175 273 29 9 49 0 134 Franklin School 44 79 11 1 17 10 35 Hancock School 58 121 14 3 16 0 41 Munroe School 75 134 11 2 25 0 60 Parker School 83 120 19 0 34 1 79 Junior High 73 328 0 13 3 5 32 Senior High 51 61 0 6 1 0 16 Totals 539 1,026 84 34 145 16 397 Total number of patients 539 Total atunber of new patients 119 Total number finished 410 Total number fillings 1,110 Total number of extractions 179 Total number of cleanings 397 Total number of operations 1,702 Amount of money collected $151.55 The examination by the Dental Hygienist in the lower six grades gave results as follows: REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC 197 Number examined Number needing dental work other than cleaning Number needing cleaning only 1,180 617 146 During the past year approximately 82% of the children in Grades I -VI inclusive received certificates from their respective dentists stating that all work necessary at that time had been done. Respectfully submitted, MRS. FREDERICK B. JAMES MRS. FRANK E. HUDSON Ma. THOMAS S. GRINDLE Dental Clinic Committee 198 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1938. The following table shows the work of my Department for the past year: Number of premises inspected where cattle and other farm animals are kept 57 Number of cattle inspected 522 Number of hogs reported 1,682 Number of sheep and goats reported 7 Number of tubercular cattle destroyed by State Inspector 10 Number of premises inspected after disinfection 3 Number of calls made to identify Interstate Cattle 1 Number of cattle shipped Interstate to Lexington 8 Number of cattle quarantined for Barn Itch (Mange) 85 Number of dogs and cats quarantined for biting people 68 Number of dogs and cats quarantined for contact with rabid animals None Number of calls made after quarantine 82 Number of heads sent to Laboratory 2 Number of heads proved positive of rabies None Number of Rabies cases in Lexington in 1938 None Number of calls made on dogs and cats 150 Total number of calls made on all animals 211 The inspection of the larger or farm animals remains about the same as in previous years, a few more cases of Tuberculosis found by the State Inspector, and quite a few more cases of barn itch or mange found by me. There was a fifty percent reduction in number of cattle shipped interstate to Lexington. REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR 199 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The larger portion of the year's work, as usual, had to do with the quarantining of dogs and eats for biting people, and there has been an increase of twenty eases over 1937. The Town of Lexington, and in fact the State as a. whole, has been quite free from Rabies during the past year. There were no cases in Lexington during 1938. Our spring Rabies Clinic showed better attendance than ever before, approximately 515 dogs being vaccinated. (food business judgment demands that we continue our clinics and hold the re- sistance to Rabies that we have apparently established. T wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their hearty cooperation at all tinges. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: December 31, 1938. Respectfully submitted, I have the honor of submitting the following report for the year CHESTER L. BLAKELY, M.D.V. ending December 31, 1938. Inspector of Anim¢l3 Total number of arrests 319 Offenses for which arrests were made:— Allowing an improper person to operate Auto 2 Assault to Rape 1 Assault and Battery 14 Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 2 Attempt at Larceny of Auto 2 Attempt to Rape 2 Begetting with Child 1 Breaking and Entering ,. 3 Breaking and Entering in the Night time 1 Collecting Junk without a License 3 Delinquent 9 Default 3 Drunkenness 110 Evading a Taxi Fare 1 Failing to keep to the right of the traveled way 1 Failing to slow at an Intersection 3 Gaming on the Lord's Day 5 Going away after causing damage to property 8 Keeping an unlicensed Dog 1 Larceny 19 Larceny of Auto 12 Larceny of Auto Parts 2 Larceny in a Building 4 Manslaughter 3 Malicious damage to Property 1 Malicious Mischief 4 R[•_PORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE 201 Non -Payment of Fine Non -Support Obtaining Money under false Pretenses Operating under the Influence of Liquor Operating to Endanger Operating without a License Operating an Unregistered Auto Operating an Uninsured Auto Parking without Lights Passing a Red Stop Light Passing where view was obstructed Perjury Peddling without a License Refusing to stop for a Police Officer Robbery Ringing a False Alarm Speeding Soliciting without a Permit Suspicious Persons Suspicious of Larceny of Auto Threatening to Commit Personal Injury Trespassing Use of Auto without Authority Vagrant Violation of Auto haw Violation of Fish and Came Law Violation of Parole Violation of Town By -Laws (See. 42) Total DISPOSITION OF CASES Committed to Concord Reformatory Committed to House of Correction Committed to Psychopathic Hospital Committed to Shirley School Committed to State Farm Dismissed Filed Fined Found Not Guilty Pending Probation Released Suspended Turned over to other Police Departments Total 1 6 1 27 10 9 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 3 5 3 1 5 1 2 4 3 1 1 319 2 26 1 1 7 12 33 122 43 5 23 12 18 14 319 Aggregate amount of Fines imposed 82,448.00 Aggregate terms of imprisonment 5 yrs. 9 rnos. 24 days 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS Automobile accidents recorded 261 Automobiles reported stolen 12 Automobiles recovered 15 Bicycles reported stolen 14 Bicycles recovered 14 Buildings found open and locked 113 Committed to the Psychopathic Hospital 6 Committed to the State Hospital at Westboro 4 Committed to the State Hospital at Worcester 2 Committed to the State Infirmary at Tewksbury 1 Fire Alarms responded to 60 Houses (UNOCCUPIED) special attention to 137 Names of Auto Law Violators submitted to the Regi- strar for disposition 205 Messages delivered SS Transients accommodated 102 Total Mileage recorded on Car 31 83,861 Total Mileage recorded on Car 32 33,615 Total Mileage recorded on HD Motorcycle 14,291 Total number of Street Lights reported out 82 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS OF 1938 LISTED BY MONTHS January 25 February 20 March 9 April 12 May 17 June 26 July 26 August 23 September 18 October 35 November 24 December 26 Total 261 It has been said that a reckless driver is seldom reckless long, and generally speaking this is a correct observation. The decrease in fatalities on our streets and public highways in the last year justifies the hope that the careless as well as the reckless driver is being gradually eliminated. This is in part due to the enactment and rigid enforcement of regulatory State statutes and city or- dinances, but is largely the result of crystallization of public opin- ion against those who endanger life and property by failing to oper- ate automobiles with due regards for the rights of others. Not all. accidents are due to careless and reckless driving. Many are the REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE 203 204 TOWN OF LEXINGTON result of carelessness or recklessness on the part of pedestrians. Re- gardless of the cause of an accident the automobile driver is usual- ly blamed, when frequently the pedestrian is solely responsible. We wish to thank all who have cooperated with us in the per- formance of our duties. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Chief of Police REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN December 31, 1938. ToTI-IE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: During the year 1938 there were 202 alarms for grass and brush fires. An analysis of probable causes is tabulated as follows: Careless Smoking 21 Dumps 5 Incinerators 12 Locomotives 1 Malicious Mischief 116 Needless 5 Rubbish 2 Trees 2 Unknown 36 Woodpiles 2 Total 202 Because of the hazardous conditions left in woods and fields by the hurricane of last September, I urge all persons setting or maintaining out -door fires to use the utmost ca.ution. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR, Forest Warden REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 205 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS. 1938 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting .Tune 25, 1925, it was voted : That the. suns of :500.00 received by the Town ander the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a. perpetual trust fund,. 10 be known as the "Battle Green Trust Fund." 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and goodwill of the student body. Principal $1,000. B. & 0. Rd., 5's-1995 Income Balance — Cash on hand 1-1-38 Income Receipts Less disbursements for cash prizes Balance -- cash on hand 12-31-28 $1,000.00 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Principal as of 1-1-38 830,685.00 Received from Town of Lexington 000.00 $31,285.00 Principal $500.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $22,285.00 Deposit — Cambridge Savings Bank $500.110 Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Income $31,285.00 Balance 1-1-38 308,64 Income Income Receipts 22.77 Balance 1-148 .. 1,610.94 Income Receipts 761.17 $1,000.00 25.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 $25.00 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Rank $331.41 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Eleanor S. Aclasis, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of :2,000.00 was given the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged leen and women over sixty years of age, American born. Principal *2,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income Balance 11.38 49.51 Income Receipts 51.50 Balance 12-21-38 — Lexington Savings Bank .... $101.01 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND ,1,000.00 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended an- nually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School, who 2,377.11 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 500,00 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $1,877.11 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUNDS Principal 81,100.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $1,100.00 Income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts Less disbursements to Town of Lexington Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $722.24 45.17 767.41 50.00 $ 717.41 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington October 20, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500.00, the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse. By REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 20T decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to ex- pend income for the town poor wherever located. Principal $500.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $500.00' Income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts 46.7'3. 13.75. Balance 12-31-33 — Lexington Savings Bank $60.47 HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 5, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was left to the Town, the income to be - used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal $500.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $500.00' Income Balance 1-1-38 94.93 Income Receipts 14.96. Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Hank $109.89- HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain_ of :862.72, by vote of the Town a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal $862.72 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $862.72: Income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts 76.17 111.60 - Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $99,77' HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of rendering financial assistance - for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommend- ed by the School Committee. 208 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Principal as of 1-1-38 $252.81 Income on Principal Deposit account 1.76 Principal as of December 31, 1938 $264.57 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Student Loans (3) EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $500.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Income Income Receipts Less Payment to Town of Lexington Balance 12-31-38 GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY $104.57 150.00 $254.57 $500.00 $12.58 12,68 None George 0. Smith, born in Lexington January 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy of $2,500.00 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal $2,452,60 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $573.65 $2,000. U. S. Treasury 2 7/8's — 1960 ......... 1,878,85 Income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts $2,452.50 $3.16 72,32 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $78.38 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy R. Taylor's Will. Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, de- ceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington, a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such provision has not already been made; T then give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George VV. Taylor Flag Fund", the income to be used for the care, preserv- ation and replacement of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 209 flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Principal $2,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-38 $394.14 Income Receipts 58.64 452.68 Less disbursements to American Flag Pole Co. 170.00 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $252,68 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No, 31—Miss Amy E. Taylor's will. If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, 1 give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town Lexington, the suer of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George \V, Taylor Tree Fund", in trust, nevertheless, the income of which is to he expended for the care, purchase, or preservation oI' trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal $2,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000,00 394.14 50.23 Income Balance 1.1.38 Income Receipts Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Hank $454.37 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower, dated September 17, 1928, and accepted by vote of the town November 26, 1928, the suer of $`10,000.00 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance and improvement of the -William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. Principal $10,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings .. $4,000. Boston Elevated 5's — 1942 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income Income Receipts Less disbursements to Town of Lexington $ 340.00 340.09 Balance 12-31-38 None FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $5,000.00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the sante to be held in trust and the income to be expended by the Lex- ington Field and Garden Club for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets; in the planting of trees along public streets; and in the beautifying streets, ways, and places in Lexington. Principal $5,000.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 $1,000, U. S. Treasury 2 3/4's — 1960/65 1,000.00 10 Paid-up shares Lexington Cooperative Bank 2,000.00 $5,000.00 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Charles E. french, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexing- ton. Under his will $4,000,00 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000.00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the- income heincome of Q32,000.00 for three medals in each of the public high alnd grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal as of 1-1-38 $4,510.00 Profit on Sale of Securities 154.40 $4,664.40 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company $27.65 Deposit -- North Avenue Savings Bank 838.28 $4,000. Town of Lexington 1 1/2's — 1942 3,998.49 Income — Cemetery Balance 1-1-38 . Income Receipts Less disbursements and transfer Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank - $4,000.00 Income—Schools 2,000.00 Balance 1-1-38 4,000.90 Income Receipts $10,000.00 4,664.40 124-90 3-.29 162,19 82.25 79.94 91.19 53.42 156.61 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Less disbursements for medals — 1938 .... Balance 12-91-18 -- Lexington Savings Sank WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Principal as of 1-1-38 $17,664.50 Received from Town of Lexington 1,169.34 $18,713.84 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company Deposit — Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank Deposit — Warren Institution for Savings income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts 211 60.05 $96.56 $4,893.50 1,159.34 12,681.00 $18,713.84 $1,431.02 382.09 1,813.11 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 500.06 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank .... $1,313.11 JOHN F. TURNER HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS CLARENCE S. WALKER Trustees of Public Trusts I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and find same to be correct. In the cases of the George 0. Smith Legacy, and the Charles E. French Legacy, the securities held in these funds are carried on the town books at par instead of cost in order to conform with the re- quirement of the State Division of Accounts in making annual re- ports. The Trustees are holding for safekeeping a certificate for two shares of capital stock of the East Middlesex Street Railway Com- pany for the Robert P. Clapp School Fund. The certificate stands in the name of the School Committee, and therefore the Trustees have made no report with reference to the fund, JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accountant 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1938 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the Town in 1880 of $2,000. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be added to the principal each year until the fund Should amount to $4,000. when the entire income should be ow -Lit -- able for assisting the indigent poor of the town. Principal as of 12-31.37 *3,978.50 Profit on Securities 62.40 $4,040.90 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $287.05 $1,000. 11. S. Treasury 2 7/8's — 1960 939.43 $1,000. U. S. Treasury 3 1/4's — 1944/46 939.42 $2,500. united States Savings Bonds 1,875.00 Income Balance 1-1-38 Income Receipts — Bridge Charitable Fund Income Receipts — Gerry Fund Less Charitable Disbursements $4.040.90 443.35 163.12 7318 660,85 177.40 Balance 12-31-38 — Lexington Savings Bank $503.45 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lexington January 15, 181.3. At her death, leaving Ito will and no direct descendants, by an act of the Legislature in 1885 her property was given to the Town, and by a vote of the Town became a part of the Bridge Charitable t unci. Principal 2,067.54 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $680.26 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company 500.00 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 213 $100, U. S. Treasury 2 7/8's-1955/60 $93.94 $1,000. 1I. S. Treasury 3 1/2's — 1944 793.34 $2,067,54 Income Income Receipts l3.78 Less Transfer to "Bridge" Fund 73:r8 Balance 12-31-38 JOHN F. Tua ER HowARn S. O. Nzcrzols CLARENCE S. WALKER 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS None December 31, 1938. Trustees of Public Trust. have audited the accounts of the Trustees of the Bridge Char- itable Fund and find same to be correct. The securities in these funds are carried on the town book. at Animal rescue 1 par instead of cost in order to conform with the requirement of theBarns 4 State Division of Accounts in making annual reports. Boiler Room 1 Camp 1 JAMES H. RUSSELL, Chimney .. 1 Couch 1 T0101 Accountant Dwellings 15 False 1z Garage 1 Grass Needless Playhouse 1 Pumphouse 1 Rubbish 1 Shack 1 Sprinkler 1 Store 1 Total 66 TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: During the near of 1938 the Department answered 405 alarms as follows: BELL ALARMS STILL ALARMS Animal Rescues 8 Autos 16 Awning 1 Burning Over i Chimneys 17 Collapsed Buildings 2 Dumps 5 REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS Dwellings 2 Emergency Ladder 1 Emergency Lights 1 Fire Prevention 12 Forcible Entries Refrigerator Motors 2 Grass 163 Haystack 1 Lantern Overturned 1 Persons Rescued 1 Needless 21 Ovens 2 Piggeries 2 Power Oil Burners 6 Railroad Car 1 Range Oil Burners 5 Removal of Signs 2 Reporting to Possible Drowning 1 Rubbish 1 Shacks 2 Smoky Houses 1 Sprinkler System 1 Steam Boilers 2 Trees 2 Trees (Eliminating Danger) 2 Wetting Down (Fire Prevention) 2 Woodpiles 2 Total 321 MUTUAL AID Arlington Bedford 1 Burlington 1 Waltham Total 2J 215 The Department was aided by the Arlington Department seven times, by the Belmont Department twice, by the Burlington Depart- ment once, and by the Waltham Department live times. The Department laid 725 feet of one-half inch hose, 9,650 feet of three-quarter inch hose, 11,300 of one and one-half inch hose, and 21,350 feet of two and one-half inch hose. The Department raised nine hundred seventy-three feet of ladders, and the apparatus trav- elled 1,6031 miles. The estimated value of Buildings involved was $358,750.00, and the estimated value of Contents was $42,460.00. 21fi TOWN OF LEXINGTON The estimated Loss per Capita was $0.76, the estimated Loss on Buildings was $5,899.50, and on Contents °3,235.00. The amount of Insurance paid on Buildings was $5,692.00, and on Contents $2,819.50. The Department made 4,457 inspections of public and Mercan- tile Buildings. Four hundred and thirty-two hours of extra duty were perform- ed by the Permanent Men without additional. compensation. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD W. TAYLOR NORMAN C. HOOPER EDWARD F. BUTTRIOK Board of Engineers REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR 217 REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1038. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OB' SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, 14IAss. Gentlemen: Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1938. December 31, 1938. 1 submit to you Herewith my report covering my activities as Town Physician during the year 1938. Number of applications for permits granted 306 The following visits were matte during the year: Number of calls made in connection with the inspec- Public Welfare 1,077 tions 423 Complaints received and investigated 17 Old Age Assistance 180 Changes ordered made to improper wiring 23 Soldiers' Relief 47 Aid to Dependent Children 83 1 wish to thank the officers and members of the Fire Depart- 1,387 ment for their assistance and support at all times. Patients were hospitalized as follows; Public Welfare 59 Respectfully submitted, Old Age Assistance 3 Aid to Dependent Children 3 LOCI$ W. BILLS, 65 Inspector of Shires Among the diseases for which patients were hospitalized were: Appendicitis, bronchopneumonia, acute nephritis, diabetes mellitus, diabetic gangrene, hypertrophy of the prostate, gastric ulcer and cardiac decompensation. Respectfully submitted, H. W. NEWELL, M. 1)., Town Physician. REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR 219 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report for the period ending September 1, 1938. No. of No. of Inspections Complaints Offensive odors in and about 16 3 Sanitary conditions of cellars 4 1 Overflowing cesspools 22 8 Garbage Vehicles 28 2 Dumps 20 12 Grocery stores and markets 98 3 Restaurants 40 2 Bakeries 8 0 Hairdressers and Barber Shops 18 0 Miscellaneous 19 12 Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON, Health Inspector I herewith submit my report as Health Inspector from Septem- ber 1, to December 31, 1938. The following is a record of the various complaints investigated and regular inspections. No. of No. of Inspections Complaints Over -flowing Cesspools 24 12 Grocery stores and markets 52 1 Restaurants 24 1 Garbage Vehicles 27 Bakeries 3 Barber Shops 6 Miscelaneous 11 Respectfully submitted, JOHN LAMONT, Health IVshector December 21, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OP SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report for the period ending September 1, 1938. Number of samples seized 89 Number of samples analyzed for butter fat and total sOHO s 89 Number of samples analyzed for bacteria and other organisms . , . , 89 Number of inspections of milk plants 32 Number of inspections of dairy farms 28 Number of milk licenses issued 90 Number of licenses issued for Pasteurization Plants 6 Number of licenses issued for Ice Cream Plants 0 Number of Oleomargerine licenses issued 11 Respectfully submitted; MATTHEW STEVENSON, Milk Inspector I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector front Septem- ber 1, to December 31, 1938. Number of samples seized 39 Number of samples analyzed for fats, solids and bac- teria 39 Number of inspections of milk plants 8 Number of inspections of dairy farms 12 Number of milk licenses issued 2 Respectfully submitted, JOHN LAMONT, Milk Inspector REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER 221 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, December 31. 1938, December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report to you covering my activities as 1 herewith Submit my Annual Report for the year to September Health Officer for the year ending December 31st, 1.938. 1, 1938, as Inspector of Slaughtering. The following diseases were reported during the year : Chicken -pox 25 Diphtheria 10 Dog Bite 60 German Measles 2 Influenza 1 Lobar Pneumonia 11 Measles 13 Mumps 19 Scarlet Fever 19 Septic Sore Throat 1 Tetanus 1 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 48 Whooping Cough 39 Other Dangerous Diseases 2 Total 251 Respectfully submitted, H. W. NEWELL, M. D., Health Officer GEORGE HOLMAN Swine Veal Sheep Cattle Swine Veal ANNIE BUNZELL ESTATE EMUS CASEY Swine Calves Total Thirty-three (33) Condemned and disposed of. 730 21 1 762 37 6 43 142 1,103 1,245 2,040 Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON, Slaughtering Inspector REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON I herewith submit nay report from September 1, to December 31, 1938 as Inspector of Slaughtering. EMUS CASEY Calves 2,379 Cows 1 GEORGE HOLMAN Swine 800 Calves 3 Sheep 4 ALEX SHAPIRO Calves 197 Total 3,384 Eighteen carcases were condemned and properly disposed of. Respectfully submitted, JOHN LAMONT, Inspector of Slaughtering REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as inspector of Plumbing for the year ending December 31, 1938: Cash received for plumbing permits $242.00 Number of applications filed and permits granted 158 Number of inspections on plumbing installations 241 Number of inspections on cesspools and septic tanks 21 Number of calls made in reference to plumbing instal- lations and cesspools 15 Number of permits cancelled 3 Number of violations 20 Number of Licenses suspended for violations of plumb- ing 1 Summary of Permits: New Installations 49 Alterations 38 Boilers, Storage Systems, and Tankless Heaters 23 Sewer Connections 9 Tank Heaters 4 Fixture Replacement 35 Total 158 A complete revision of the present plumbing by-laws has been made and is in order to be presented at the March Town Sleeting. Respectfully f3ubmitted, E. A. LINDsTaoM, Inspector of Plumbing REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC 225 REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1938. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OI' SELECTIIIEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: From December 31, 1937 through December 31, 1938, 164 cases. of D and C posture were treated in. the Lexington posture clinies, 4.0 at the Adams School, 29 at the Franklin School, 25 at the Hancock School, 32 at the Munroe School, and 38 at the Parker School. Sil- houettograph posture pictures were taken as a part of the regular procedure in September, 1938, and clinics were conducted at each school once each week throughout the school year. The clinics conducted by Dr. William A. Rogers for examina- tion and recommendation were held four times during the year, on February 19, April 9, May 22, and December 17, 1938. The follow- ing statistical report covers the period with the exclusion of school vacation periods and holidays. CASES TREATED -164 Adams 40 Franklin 29 Hancock 25 Munroe 32 Parker 38 Special No. of D C New Old Dischg'd rec. Adams 26 14 39 1 16 4 Franklin 22 7 28 1 6 4 Hancock 7 18 25 0 2 5 Munroe 11 21 31. 1 7 4 Parker 13 25 37 1 12 4 79 85 160 4 43 21 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOTAL ATTENDANCE Adams Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker Respectfully •submitted, EDITH M. KELLEY MARGARET W. KR'PTELL DOROTHY LINDSAY MARGARET B. NOYES HAZEL 5, Moon: 330 264 220 286 256 REPORT OE' SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 227 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1938.. To THE FILONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I submit herewith my annual report for the year ending Decem- ber 31st, 1938: Scales: Devices Adjusted Sealed Condemned Platform over 5,000 lbs. 2 • 1 Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs. 15 38 Counter 100 lbs. and over 2 Counter under 100 lbs. 4 20 Beam under 100 lbs. 1 Spring under 100 lbs. 30 56 2 Computing 100 lbs. or over Computing under 100 lbs. 13 34 Personal Weighing 5 Prescription 5 Jewelers 1 Weights: Avoirdupois 98 Apothecary 62 5 Troy 4 Capacity Measures: Liquid 19 Oil Jars 106 Automatic Measuring Devices: Meters 1" Inlet Meters over 1" Inlet 30 69 1 2 Linear Measures: Yardsticks 14 228 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sealing Fees Adjusting Fees Total Receipts 878,68 5.80 $84.48 I have sealed the scales in all the schools, also three scales at the Public Works Building. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK II. TuLi.Aa, ProuisionaI Sealer, 1Veights cG Measures REPORT OP CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE 229 REPORT OF CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE 1)ecember 31, 19:18. TO TIIF HONORABLE BOARn OF SELECTMEN, LENINGTOX, Miss. Deal' Sirs: The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the Wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary begs to submit its Ninth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1938 to December 31, 1938. The Lectures provided were as follows: January 11. Rebuild Werrenrath, Lecture Recital—"American Song" February 23. Dr, Victor G. Heiser. "More of an American Doctor's Odyssey" March 18. Colonel M. Thomas Tchou, "The Problem of the Orient—China, Japan, Russia and World Peace" October 28. Roland Tapley and Orchestra Orchestra of Eighteen Members of Boston Symphony Orchestra December 14. Dr. Gerald Wendt, "The Science Review 1939" The expenses incurred for these Lectures, which have been de- fra.yed by tIIe Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, amounted to $1,386.92, of which $1,150.00 was paid to lecturers and the remain- der covered advertising, printing, ushers and other expenses. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT Il. HOLT NINA F MCLEI.I.AT' THo rAs S. GRIND -LE 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1938. TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : Tlie Board of Cemetery Commissioners wish to submit the fol- lowing report for the year ending December 31, 1938. The cemeteries have been kept in good condition throughout the year. There were a total of eighty-one (81.) interments in the various cemeteries, divided as follows:— Munroe Cemetery 33 Westview Cemetery 47 Colonial Cemetery 1 From Munroe Cemetery the sum of $1,193.25 has been paid to the Town Collector derived from the following sources:— Annual Care .. 8340.25 Interments 292.00 Foundations 61.00 Perpetual Care Fund 500.00 This last item has been deposited with the Trustees of Public Trusts for the benefit of lots in Munroe Cemetery. At Munroe Cemetery there was expended the sum of 2,434.9;.i for the general upkeep of the cemetery, interments, foundations and shingling the buildings. This amount was drawn from the general appropriation and trust fund interest. From Westview Cemetery the stun of $4,646.06 has been paid to the Town Collector derived from the following sources:— REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS 231 Sale of lots, (land) $2,597.20 Sale of Single Graves, (land) 241.00 Perpetual Care Fund . 1,086.59 Interments 423.00 Foundations 123.00 Interest 56.17 Rents 120.00 The perpetual care fund has been deposited with the Trustees of Public Trusts. At Westview Cemetery we have spent the sum of $3,156.31 for general upkeep, interments, foundations and a small amount of re- grading. There have been sold twenty-one lots (21) and eight (8) single graves during the year 1938. We have only a small sum of money available for the care of Cairo Robbins Cemetery, namely the interest from $300. but we have kept it up properly. We are sorry to report that the hurricane last September did great damage to trees in Westview and Munroe Cemeteries. Fences in both cemeteries were badly damaged by falling trees. We are en- deavoring to save some of the trees which were tipped over or partly uprooted. We have straightened up and anchored a number of these. We cannot estimate the cost of replacements until spring when we will know which of the trees and shrubs have not lived. It was very fortunate that the trees were not badly damaged or destroyed in Colonial Cemetery. .Many trees have been blown down in the undeveloped section of Westview Cemetery and will be, later on a fire hazard since many of them are pine trees. We hope to be able to trim out a great deal of this material during the winter season, and dispose of it be- fore early spring. Following is a summary of principal damage in our cemeter- ies :— WESTVIEW CEMETERY 26 trees were down and could not be re -set. 6 trees were leaning badly and were re -moved. 23 trees were down, but were straightened. 2 trees fell into the cemetery from outside. 232 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The wire fence was broken in several places, and two sections of the front iron fence were damaged and will have to be replaced. MUNROE CEMETERY 21 trees were down and could not be re -set. 14 trees were blown over and all except one had to be removed. 95 trees need trimming, some very little, and others were badly damaged. 4 trees fell into the cemetery from outside. About 250 feet of fence will have to be replaced or repaired. Several grave stones were tipped over, some broken but not seri- ously damaged. Colonial Cemetery, no trees were dowry, but several were broken. They will have to be trimmed. Robbins Cemetery, no trees were down, but three were badly damaged and the old tree near the Booties should be removed. The season being wet, a great deal of extra time was required for mowing lawns during the mid -summer and work was delayed to be done in the fall. And following the hurricane in September this work has been further delayed and must be done this coining season. The Cemetery Commissioners appreciate the interest and gen- erosity of lot owners who have given plantings for Westview Cem- etery. The f}ha.rles Crreggs gave a nice specimen of weeping, mul- berry. We a.re indebted to Ralph H. Marshall for the rose bed started in Hillside Section and other plantings of broad-leaved ever- greens and shrubs. Your commissioners wish to thank the town officers for their kindly suggestions whenever we have called upon them. We find more interest being shown by the citizens and each year calls conic to us from non-residents who desire to purchase lots in Westview Cemetery. Respectfully submitted, EnWARD 1Vooa, Chair -Man JAMES J. WALSH •loll; E. A..111 LLIKEN Lexington Cemetery Commissioners o3T OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS 233 REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31. 1935. To TILE HONORAIBI.E BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: The activtics of the Park Department during 1935 were confined chiefly- to noaintcnauee and to carrying forward the program for the extensioI of the Park and Playground system. One of the outstanding events was the gift of 2S acres of laud adjoining the Center Playground from IIIr•. J. Willard Hayden to the Town for ]rack and playground purposes. This lnnd will enable the Town to cat I•V on 0 year-round outdoor program. Mr. Charles Brightbill of the National Recreation Association made a survey of the recreation activities and facilities of Lexington and a report or rhis. survey is in the office of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. F. Ell- wood _kllclt of the name Association drew up plans for t11e future development of the Reservoir lot, and also plans for developing the land given by lir. Haden as a winter sports trreta- We are deeply indebted to the National Recreation Association for allowing Mr. AIlen to do this work at no expense to the Town. P(aligrounda. All three playgrounds were supervised by com- petent instructors during the summer vacation. The playground attendance increases about lG% each year. This summer one in- structor was employed full time to teach the fundamentals of mus- cle -building sports such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, and horse- shoe pitching. This proved very,successful and should be continued. Craft work and other activities were carried on as in other years. Two pagenats were presented: "Peter Pan" at East Lexington, and "Dance of Nations" at. the Center Playground. 234- TOWN OF LEXINGTON Swimming Pool. The swimming pool records show more class advancement this summer than in any previous year. :1111,c11 more interest was taken 111 life saving and twenty-one badges were award- ed. 1n past years we have not paid much attention to instruction in diving, but we are now contemplating adding; a diving class to the swimming pool program. .L swimming meet was held with Waltham, and a water circus, was held at the close of the season at which time all cups and letters were awarded. The pool needs painting badly, not only for the sake of appearance, but because it would fill in the cracks and prevent the pool front getting porous_ Skating Areas. All tive skating areas were kept in good condi- tion for skating. This work consists of flooding, removing snow, scraping, a.nd sweeping the ice. The new board hockey rink was erected at the Reservoir and was constantly used for school hockey practice and games. The East Lexington rink was added to our areas this year and was greatly appreciated by the people in this part of town because it furnishes a safe place far the children to carry on their winter activities. Skating is becoming so popular asport that consideration is beim; given to the advisability of fur- nishing skating instructions. Flood lights should be provided so that adults could take advantage of skating at night. Conclusion. As the year 1932 is the 25th anniversary of the Park I)epartrnent we are submitting on the following pages a table of the Parks and Playgrounds so that the citizens may become bet- ter acquainted with them. It is impossible to tel] how many children and adults lied active recreation on our playgrounds, or how many lovers of nature Lind joy in their rambles through our parks, but we feel sure that there is a sufficient number of them to warrant our continued efforts to expand and enlarge our park and playground system as well as maintain it. We are very grateful to the Town employees, to the heads of the Town departments, and to the citizens who have so willingly co- operated with us this year. Respectfully submitted, :IOFIN J. G RRITY, Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds TABLE 6F PARKS ANb ilLAYGMUhrb —19x13 Name of Park, Location and Area Common Corner Mass. Avenue and Bedford Street 2.54 acres. Equipment, Services Provided, Recreation Facilities Captain Parker Statue; five historic monuments; flagpole; drinking fountain; Christmas tree; park benches. The flag is raised every day, there is ,i flood light on the statue each night, and the Christmas tree is lighted for one week during Christ- mas. Buckman Tavern Mass. Avenue opposite Com- mon 2.86 acres. Emery Park (Depot) Mass. Avenue opposite Muzzey Street. .37 acre. Convenience Station. Barn used for Park purposes. Historical building known as Buck- man Tavern is leased to the Lex- ington Historical Society, and is open to visitors from April 19 to November 1. Bird bath. Flagstone walk. General landscaping. Hastings Park Corner Mass. Avenue and Lincoln Street 3.15 acres. Landscaped area. Landscape Work Done 1938 General Maintenance. Projected Work and Work in Progress Repair and fertilize trees. Seed bare spots ander trees. Paint cannon. Put stone dust on walks. Special Events April loth Celebration. Decoration I)ay Exercises. Ilecovation of Soldiers Graves by the British Naval anal Military ilita-ry Vetera us Associ- ation, .lune 5. Boy Scout Flag Ceremony, .lane 14. General Maintenance. Planted one tree. Shrubbery and trees were planted by Pield and Garden Club. General Maintenance.. New sinks and closets are need- ed for ('1)11 veli i elieo stal,ion. Granite posts have been erected for a. wooden rail fence. Repair trees damaged by hurri- cane. Tower Park Mass. Avenue between Pel- ham and Marrett Roads 7.12 acres. Gravel walks, Benches. Cannon, German field piece. Two acres of wooded area.. General ?I in ten auee. Belfry Hlll Clarke Street 2.03 acres. Reproduction of Old Belfry-. Stolle steps up the hill. Natural landscape. General Maintenance. Regrading the northern part. Repair tree damage. Roof of Belfry is to be repaired. Name of Park, Location and Area Robbins Park Corner Pleasant Street and Eollen Road .26 acres. Bowman Park Corner Pleasant and Water- town Streets 3.83 acres. Equipment, Services Provided, Recreation Facilities Revoliitionary Monument. Landscaped Area. Landscape Work Done 1938 Projected Work and Work in Progress Special Events General Maintenance, Undeveloped. PIanted 10 pin oaks. General Maintenance. Town Woods and Dump Lincoln Street 41 acres. Triangles and Small Areas Somerset Park Muzzey Street Extension 1'orner Maple Street ('orner Woburn Street i1-achusett Park Reservoir Park Marrett Road 13.24 acres, of which 6.3 acres are water. Kinneen's Park Burlington Street 5.1 acres, of which it sales are water. Undeveloped. Public Dump. Small Nursery for shade trees. Landscaped Areas. Laird undeveloped. Skating during winter. New hoard hockey rink used this year. Skating pond. Ski trail and ski jump on hill. Natural hill and landscape. East Lexington Playground Rear Adams School 5.16 acres. Baseball field, fountain. Two tennis courts. Swings, see -saws, sandbox. Craft room in school basement. Two instructors 9 weeks during the summer. Games and crafts. Trans- portation to swimming pool two days a week. Skating Rink. (".leaned up nursery. General Maintenance. Repair tree damage. General cleanup. General Maintenance. General Maintenance. Skating and skiing areas kept ready for use. Repair tree damage. Plans being made for develop- ment. General Maintenance. Trees repaired by W. P. A. Property line fence erected. One section of tennis court fence replaced after hurri- cane. Grade around skating area. Repair two tennis courts. Pageant. Field Days. Baseball Games. Name of Park, Location and Area Equipment, Services Provided, Recreation Facilities North Lexington Playground Rear Parker School. 4.97 acres. Center Playground At the end of ('larkc Slreet between Lincoln and Wal- tham Streets 20.28 acres. Aldrich Property Lincoln Street ad 1jaeent ('enter Playground 28 acres. to Two tennis courts. Rustic bridge. Use playground ap- paratus at Parker School. One instructor for 8 weeks during sninmer,—games, crafts, storytel- ling, sandbox. Swimming Pool, wading pool, bath house. 8 tennis courts, 1 practice court. Running track, football field, base- ball, hockey, and soccer field. Grandstand, small craft house, tool house, settees, rustic bridges, bird houses, 2 drinking fountains. Pi.ngpong, volleyball, horseshoes, slide, swings, see -saws, sandbox, merry-go-round. Skating rink, playpond rink. Seven instructors 10 weeks during summer,—games, crafts, life sav- ing classes, swimming. Landscape Work Done 1938 (leneral Maintenance. General Maintenance. W. P. A. project worked 011 new enclosed field from April 7 to August 8. Grading a n d drains 60% completed. Planted 10 trees. Erected property- line fence. Projected Work and Work in Progress Special Events Repair tree damage. Field. Days. Cumplete enclosed field. Resurface two tennis courts. Repair pipe line fence. Construct cement cheekier board. Newly acquired winter sports area, gift of Mr. J. Willard Hayden to Town of. Lexington. Plans are being drawn. up for development. A W. P. A. pro- ject mai- be submitted to start the work. General cleanup. Field Days. Pageant. Water Circus and Swimming Meet. School meets and games. At- tendance at games during 1938-16,500. End. of Season Outing, -1541 children from 3 playgronnds. '.Zl'PORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS REPORT OF' BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1938. To TI -IE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: 235 We herelhy submit onr report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1il38. lndivid- All Number of persons assessed uals Others* Total On Personal Estate Only 158 18 176 On Real Estate Only 3,196 74 3,270 On Bcth Personal and Real Estate 119 6 125 Total Number of Persons assessed 3,473 98 3,571 * Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations, etc. Number of Male Polls Assesed 5,271 Value of assessed Stock in Trade $41,275.00 Value of assessed Live Stock 51,400.00 Value of assessed Machinery 736,500.00 Value of all other assessed Personal Property683,370.00 Total Personal valuation of Resident and Non- resident owners .. $1,512,545.00 Value of Buildings, excluding land $14,741,020.00 Value of Land, excludiing buildings 5,636,771.00 Total Real Estate valuation of Resident and Non-resident owners $20,377,791.00 Omitted Omitted Number Number Number Number Number TOTAL VALUATION Assessments December 20, 1938 ...,, Poll Taxes (17) of cows assessed of horses assessed of swine assessed of fowl assessed of acres of land assessed 462 111 639 9,340 9,219 $21,890,336.00 $5,3UU_UU 34.00 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of dwelling houses assessed Value of Real Estate exempt from taxation Value of Personal property exempt from taxa - lion 1938 RECAPITULATION Total appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by taxation, G. L. (Ter. Ed.) Chap. 41, Sec. 15A Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds, G. L. (Ter. Ed.) Chap. 59, Sec. 23: In 1938 In 1937, since 1937 tax rate was fixed 2,706 *58,198.91 68,196.48 Deficits duo to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years, G. L. (Ter, Ed.) Chap. 59, Sec. 23: Of Year Amount Of Year Amount 1930 $166.66 1933 $6.37 1931 166.66 1934 104.77 1937 1,801.78 $6,514,423.66 345,228.30 $860,165.19 126,395.39 $986,560.58 $2,246.24 ADDITIONAL STATE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED BY CITIES AND TOWNS IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS AREA 1938 Estimates Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund, etc North System $11,384.11 Metropolitan Water Loan Sinking Fund, etc31,219.76 Alewife Brook Parkway 140.00 Alewife Brook Parkway 1937 Under- estimates $46.00 STATE: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS 1938 1937 Estimates Underestimates State Tax $26,720.00 $2,400.00 Abatement of Smoke Nuisance Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,409.31 Cape Cod Mosquito Control Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths Hospital and home care of Civil War Veterans Investigation Soldiers' Relief *$42,743.87 **$46.00 REPORT 05' BOARD OF ASSESSOR State Parks and Reservations Veterans' Exemption County Tax 521.72 *42,743.87 $71,394.90 150.80 **46.00 237 $2,596.80 $73,991.70 COUNTY: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS 33,808.16 372.78 Tuberculosis Hospital Other County Assessments OVERLAY of Current Year $33,808.16 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $372.78 34,180.94 10,379.60 $1,107,358.96. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on Account of State Owned Land Motor Vehicle Excise Licenses Fines Grants and Gifts Special Assessments General Government Protection of Persons and Prop- erty Health and Sanitation Highways Charities (Other Than Federal Grants for Aid to Dependent Children) Old Age Assistance Federal Grants) (Other Than $64,915.41 3,231.41 404.40 22,500.00 2,500.00 500.00 8,000.00 1,500.00 200.00 4,000.00 300.00 15,000.00 5,005.80 ADDITIONAL OVERESTIMATES TO BE USED AS AVAILABLE FUNDS, 1937 Over- estimates Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund, etc North System Metropolitan Water Loan Sinking Fund, etc. Soldiers' Benefits Schools Libraries Recreation Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water Department, etc.) 238 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cemeteries (Other Than Trust Funds and Sale of Lots) 1,300,00 Interest on Deposits Interest on Taxes and Assess- ments 11,500.00 Veterans' Exemptions 115.05 Lieu of Taxes—Cambridge and Arlington 825.31 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $228,787.59 Overestimates of previous year to be used as available Funds: State Tax, County Tax, other Assessments 1,362.55 Appropriations Voted by Town Meeting or City Government to be taken from Available Funds October 4, 1937 $47,908.15 December 27, 1937 20,288.33 April 7, 1938 57,100.00 April 9, 1938 1,098.91 126,395.39 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS.. $127,757.94 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $356,545.53 $750,813.43 NOTE: There is no law authorizing "tranfers"; so-called transfers are appropriations from available funds. (No amounts may be entered here except those which have been approve ed in writing by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation). Number of Polis, 3271 Cin $2.00 each Total Valuation: Personal Property $1,512,545. @ Tax Rate $34. Real Estate $20,277,791. a Tax Rate $34 Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $156.24 Betterment and special assessments: 1,200.31 Not entering into the Determination $1,362.55. $ 300.00 21,000.00 65,756.01 Apportioned Sewer Bet- terments Apportioned Street Bet- terments Apportioned Sidewalk Bet- terments of the Tax Rate Committed Interest $3,129.79 $921.74 $4,051.53 8,343.57 2,405.51 10,749.08 113.46 31,32 144.78 $6,542,00 51, 426.63 692,844.90 $750,813.43 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 23t Apportioned Water Better- ments 1,011.70 414.82 1,426.52 Water Liens 1,005.93 IInapportioned Water As- sessment 40.00 2.00 42.00 TOTAL ASSESSMENTS COMMITTED TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON POLLS AND PROPERTY COMMITTED TO THE COLLECTOR IN 1938 Respectfully submitted, T17,461).84 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT $768,263.27 December 31, 1938. TO THE, HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. CLYDE E. S'i'EIcv1s, Chairman WILLIAAM H. SHANAHAN WILLIAM 1. 1- L -R N I I AM LELAND El. Ei%IERY WILLIAM A. CAN:!•I A. ,r,' wr8 of Lexington Gentlemen As agent or the Board T submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1938. Chapter 117 of the General Laws (Support by Cities and Towns). The records of this office show that under Chapter 117 of the General Laws (Support by Citi.es and Towns) there were 253 cases representing 822 persons aided divided as follows: 188 families rep- resenting 757 persons and 65 single persons. The above total, as formerly, does not include Lexington settlements aided by other cities and towns. Fifty-two (52) eases representing 210 person had .some time during the year a member working on one of the Works Progress Administration projects and aid rendered was sup- plementary to this work. The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as follows: Aid and Expenses Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns Total REIMBURSEMENTS State Cities and Towns Individuals Expenses exceeded reimbursements by $78,638.21 2,428.61 $20,125.00 2,8 70.98 512.15 $81,066.82 $23,505.13 $57,558.69 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 241 SETTLEMENTS Lexington Settlements 124 Families 506 Persons 45 Single 45 Persons Other Cities and Towns 20 Families 68 Persons 6 Single 6 Persons State (No Settlement) 41 Fain iIles 170 Persons 12 Single 12 Persons Divided Settlements 2 Families 8 Persons Undetermined Settlements t Family 5 Persons 2 Single 2 Persons 253 822 Chapter 118 of the General Laws (Aid to Dependent Child- ren) . Under this law the State reimburses one-third of the total aid in each case and in addition there is received through the Slate from the Federal Government, (1 -rants for children under sixteen years of age. During the year there were 12 cases representing 54 persons who received aid. Of the 54 persons, 30 were children under 1(1 rears of age. As of January 1, 1938 there were 10 cases receiving aid and during the year 2 applications were received rep- resenting 10 persons which were approved. One (1) case was clos- ed as children became 16 years of age. As of December 31. 1038 there were 11 cases representing 51 persons of which 29 were child- ren under 16 years of age. Aid and Expenses Receipts—Federal Grants $1,468,66 Reimbursement—State .. 2,543.08 Tot aI $8,460.77 4,011.74 Expenses exceeded reimbursements by .. /4,4410.03 . Federal Grants when received are immediately available for use as aid under this law. Chapter 118A of the General Laws (Adequate Assistance to Certain Aged Persons). During 1938 there were 128 persons who received this class of aid. .As of January 1, 1938 there were 92 active cases. During the year there were received and disposed of 46 eases as follows: 36 cases were granted assistance and 7 cases were disapproved, 1 ease removed before completion and 2 eases pending. During the year there were 8 eases closed because of death and 6 cases closed for 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON other reasons leaving 114 active eases as of December 31, 1938. One (1) case has been appealed by the applicant and is before the State Appeal Board for determination. Expended for Aid and Expenses Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns .... Administration (Federal Grants) Total REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid Federal Grants, Administration State Other Cities and Towns Expenses exceeded reimbursements by $35,673.52 413.89 536.30 $16,090.75 536.39 11,633.66 459.67 $36,623.71 $28,720.38 7,903.33 The Federal Grants received for aid and administration loader this law were immediately available for disbursement. FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES The distribution of Federal Surplus Commodities has contin- ued during 1938 under a State Project. Approximately- 225 fam- ilies received these commodities. Cllr, DeTrafford Smith, chief clerk, has submitted the following report. for the delivering of food and clothing for the year ending December 31, 1938. Apples—dried Apples—fresh Beans Beets—fresh Butter Cabbage—fresh Carrots Cereal—Cracked Wheat Celery Fish—Frozen Flour—Graham Flour—White Grape Fruit Juice Milk—Fresh Milk --Powdered Onions Oranges 1,586 lbs. 5,535 lbs. 6,075 lbs. 1,100 lbs. 3,150 lbs. 14,454 lbs, 900 lbs. 882 lbs, 40 cases 3,334 lbs. 3,7851/4 lbs. 24,438 lbs. 3,048 cans 40,404 quarts 28 lbs. 2,751 lbs. 30,181 lbs. REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 243 Pears—Fresh Peas—Canned Potatoes—Sweet Potatoes—White Prunes Raisins Rice Shortening—vegetable Clothing MONIAL VALUE Food Clothing Total 1,364 lbs. 2,776 cava 4,788 lbs. 22,100 Ibs. 1,465 lbs. 2,806 lbs. 5,300 lbs. 1,100 lbs. 8,479 units $12,269.60 5,747.15 $18,016.75 CIVILIAN CONSERVATIVE CORPS During 1938 there were 4 young men who enrolled for the Civilian Conservation Corps. I desire to express my appreciation for the cooperation of all who assisted in any way the work of this department. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT December 31, 1938_ To Tiic 110NOR11;LE BOARD OF' SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: i herewith submit the following report as Agent of the Board for disbursement of Soldiers' Relief, Military Aid and State Aid for the year ending December 31, 1938. SOLDIERS' RELIEF Twenty-three (23) cases representing 100 persons received aid under Chapter 115 of the (General Laws. The amount expended was .7,04.9.22. Of these -' ; cases repre- senting 100 persons, 17 cases representing 84 persons resided in Lexington and 6 cases representing 1G persons resided in other cities and towns but had a military or civil settlement in Lexing- ton. exiii- ton. l imbursenlents received i'luring 1938 1+28-00. MILITARY AID Two (2) Persons received aid under this classification during 1938. The amount expended was $755.00. These two persons received this class of aid in addition to Soldiers' Relief. Reimbursements from the State during 1038 amounted to. 8207.00. REPORT OF SOLDIER'S RELIEF DEPARTMENT 245 STATE AID Five (5) Persons received this c]ass of aid during 11J:1S. The amount expended was :319.50. These two Persons received this class of aid in addition to Soldiers' Relief. Reimbursements from the State during 1938 amounted to 1327.00. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE G. MITCHELL, Agent 245 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DIVISION December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: We submit this report of the Ilighway Division for the year ending December 31st, 1938 During the past year there were fifty-six men working for this division receiving a total payroll of $47,095.41. Our work was increased and hampered by climatic conditions during the winter, summer and fall. The constant 'freezing and thawing during the winter of 1938 increased the deterioration of road pavements; the Heavy rains during the su►niner not only caus- ed a great deal of damage to work which was in progress, but also increased our maintenance work; and the hurricane in the fall nat- urally hampered our work, and, in addition, did a great deal of damage, the greater part of which has been repaired. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE was done on forty- six different streets with an area of 212,000 square yards. In addi- tion, Mt. Tabor Road and La.rchniout Lane with areas of 932 square yards and 1,7651 square yards respectively were resurfaced. _MISCELLANEOUS WORK consisted of street cleaning and patching, and drainage and guard rail maintenance. A small amount of work was done on bituminous and grauolithic sidewalks, but considerable nmintenance was done on gravel walks in some sec- tions of the town. REPORT Or HIGHWAY DIVISION 247 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS ('ARE OF DUMPS ANI) REMOVAL OF ASHES was contin- ues] as in previous years with a total of ;1,408 barrels of ashes and 241/2 loads of refuse removed from the schools and public buildings. TRAFFIC REGULATION ANI) CONTROL consisted of the maintenance of traffic signals, the painting of traffic lines, and the maintenance and erection of signs. In 19:18 forty-seven or these signs were erected. We are receiving increased requests for "Slow signs in residential districts. Occasionally, the residents and delivery trucks serving the districts from which the complaints originate are the inconsiderate ones. Certainly if these people cannot recognize the danger of fast driving to podestria.ns and especially children the erection of "Slow" signs wi.11 have no effect. STREET SIGNS were erected in 81 different locations of which there were 10 double -wing; and 44 single -wing accepted street signs, and 27 "Private Way" signs. DEVELOPMENT OF TIIE LOAM SUPPLY was started, but a. comparatively small amount of work was done. This work will be continued in 1939 in order that the loam may be available for different projects. BETTERMENT SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION Granolithic sidewalks were constiucte:1 on Taft Avenue and Glen Road lander the Betterment Act ; the areas being 163.5 square yards and 41 square yards respectively. In addition 1,0$7 square yards of bituminous concrete sidewalk was constructed (01 Charles Street under the same Act as a W. I'. A. Project, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION TA1+'T AVENUE, HIBI3ERT, CHERRY, CARY and CHARLES STREETS were constructed in accordance with the Town Specifica- tions requiring a 12 inch gravel foundation and a. 4 inch penetrated stone surface. The first four were constructed under the Better- ment Act, but Charles Street which has been an accepted way for number of years was reconstructed under a special appropria- tion. I-HEBERT STREET: Area 671 sq. yds. Straight Curb 322 feet 248 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Curved Celt Corner Stones TAFT AVENUE: Area 12" R. C. pipe 12" P. C. pipe 15" R. C. pipe Inlets Manholes CHERRY STREET: Area 30.1 feet 3,264 323 737 64 12 4 9 sq. yds. feet feet feet 555 sq. yds. CARY STREET: Area 733 sq. yds. CHARLES STREET: Area 3,101 sq. yds. 12" R. C. pipe 220 feet 12" P.C. pipe 782 feet 15" P. C. pipe 177 feet Inlets 11 Manholes 5 Straight Curb 1,210.3 feet Curved Curb 244. feet Corner Stones 33 DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION A drain wa,s constructed in MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE from Tnrt Avenue in Sylvia. Street consisting of 225 feet of 21 inch plain concrete pine, 7-1 feet oI 21 inch reinforced concrete pipe, 101. feet of 12 inch reinforced concrete pipe, :i inlets and one manhole. The outlet for this system was extended by the Water Division, and consisted of 100 feet of 30 inch bituminous coated corrugated iron pipe and one manhole. S1-IEBI1)AN STREET was drained through a right of way in the Douglas property to Vine Brook and 108 feet of 15 inch plain concrete pipe and 2 inlets were installed. Due to the failure of an old stone culvert on WESTON STREET, it was necessary to lav 411 feet of 24 inch bituminous coated corrugated iron pipe. CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION Under Chapter 90 Maintenance the following streets were given surface treatments: REPORT OF HIGHWAY DI VISION 249 Street Type of Treatment Area Massachusetts Avenue Seal C-aL 7,322 square yards Concord Avenue HoninL; 14,300 square yards Wu0urn Street Honing (2 treatments) 10,460 square yards lli addition to this work, a short section of 11'aithaur Streo-t, near Kendall Road, was excavated, repave;l and provided wil it drainage. The area reconstructed was 1,80: square yards and in- cluded 240 feet of 12 inch plain concrete pipe, 130 feet er 12 inn:41 reiu- ioreed concrete pipe and 5 catch basins. The construction of Bedford Street from the railroad tracks to Tewksbury Street was Started. The widening and drainage were completed, but there still is the surface pavement to be constructed in 1939. The drainage system consists of 330 feet of 24 inch plain concrete pipe, 27 feet of 24 inch reinforced concrete pipe, 558 feet of 18 inch plain concrete pipe, 376 feet of 12 inch reinforced con- crete pipe, 900 feet, of 12 inch plain concrete pipe, 8 manholes and 14 catch basins. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL During 1938 there were twelve storms; the snow fall totalling 581/2 inches. All but one .storm required plowing by either the town equipment alone or with the assistance of hired trucks. 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES December 31, 1938 To THE HONORABLE BOARD OP SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the report. of the Collector of Taxes for the year ending December 31, 1938. Total amount outstanding December 31, 1937 $318,622.52 Total amount committed 1935 980,255.01 $1,298,877.53 Total amount collected, abated, apportioned or transferred 959,493.29 Total amount outstanding December 31, 1938 $339,384.24 CONCLUSION Respectfully submitted, The Highway reconstruction and drainage construction which has been done during the past two years has done much to eliminate many of our maintenance and drainage problems. However, there are still many highways which need reconstruction or resurfacing, and many locations where drainage is absolutely necessary. We be- lieve that this program should be continued during the coining year. To the State Department of Public Works, the other Municipal Departments, and particularly to the men of the Highway Division we are grateful for their interest and co-operation in carrying out the 1938 Highwa.y program. Respectfully submitted, WI1.r.iam C. PAXTON, Supt. Highway Division WM. S. SCAMMAN, Collector of Taxes REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 251 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS TI1E COMMONwEALTII o1? 1IASSALIIUSETT1 DEPARTMENT OP CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS May 10, 1938 To THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MR. ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX, Chairman IRXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gentlemen: I sumbit herewith my report of an audit of the books and ac- counts of the Town of Lexington for the year ending December 31, 1937, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Genera] Laws. This is in the form of a report made to inc by Mr, Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, THEODORE .N. WADDELL, Director of Accounts MR. THEODORE N. WADDELL DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION STATE HOUSE, BOSTON Sir: As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and ac- counts of the Town of Lexington for the year ending December 81, 1937, the following report being submitted thereon: 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON XINGTON The financial transactions, as entered on the records of the sev- eral departments receiving or disbursing town funds or committing hills for collection, were examined, checked, and compared with the town accountant's records. The books and accounts of the town accountant were examined and checked in detail. The receipts, ars recorded, were checked with the treasurer's books and with the records of the several depart- ments in which money- was collected or bills were sent out for collec- tion. The recorded payments were compared with the treasurer'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 accountant'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 necessary adjusting entries resulting from the audit 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 De- cember 31, 1937. The wort: of the town accountant has been performed accurate- ly and efficiently. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book additions were verifiers and the record- ed receipts were compared with the records in the several depart- ments collecting money- for the town and with the other sources from which money is paid into the town treasury. The recorded payments were checked with the selectmen's warrants authorizing the dis- bursement of town funds and with the accountant's books, The cash balance on March 23, 1938, was proved by ~Verifying the cash and checks in the office and by reconciling the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by a comparison with the amounts falling due, the cancelled securities and coupons were checked, the bond and coupon account was reconciled, and the outstanding debt was listed and proved. The records of tax titles taken by the town were examines and checked with the actual deeds on band, with the tax commitments, and with the records at the registry of deeds. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 253 The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The tax, assessment, departmental, sewer, and water accounts outstanding at the time of the previous examination were audited, and all subsequent commitments were proved. The record- ed payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, the abatements were proved with the records in the de- partments authorised to grant abatements, and the outstanding ac- counts were listed and reconcile:1 with the accountant's ledger. Tlie outstanding accounts were verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money- to the town. In reply to these verification notices, claims. were received from several persons to the effect that their taxes had been paid to a deputy tax collector. Upon investigation it was found that tax payments aggregating i60.11 had been made by sev- eral taxpayers to a deputy- tax collector who, up to the completion of the audit, has not made settlement with the town. From the remaining replies received it appears that the outstand- ing accounts as listed, with the exception of the items mentioned above, are correct. The financial accounts of the town clerk were examined and checked. The recorded receipts from dog and sporting licenses, permits, and miscellaneous collections were checked with the office records, and the payments to the town and to the State were ver- ified. 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, is well as from the library, school, and cemetery departments, were examined and compared with the payments to the treasurer and with the accountant's books. The records of water liens established by the water department were examined and checked in detail. The securities and savings bank books representing the invest- ments of the several trust funds in the custody of the town treas- urer, the trustees of public trusts, the trustees of the Bridge Char- itable Fund, and the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library, were personally= examined and listed. The income and disbursements were verified, and the transactions and balances were compared with the accountant's ledger. 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and checked and the cash balance was verified. An examination was made of the hooks and accounts of the contributory retirement system. The municipal employees' contrib- utions were verified and the income and disbursements were proved. The sa ti i ngs bank book representing the investment of the funds was pers:.t.u.ly- examined and the cash balance was verified. The surety bonds filed. by the several oIlicials for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in prop- er form. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the town treasurer's, the library treasurer's and the retirement system treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, assessment, tax title, departmental, sewer, and water ac- counts, as well as tables showing the trust fund transactions. For the co-operation extended by the several town officials dur- ing the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for thyself to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE, Assistant Director of accounts (NOTE:—The tabulation submitted with the report from the Division of Accounts is not being printed, but the original report is on file in the Selectmen's Office and may be examined by any interested citizens.) REPORT OP TAX TITLE ACCOUNT 255 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT December 31, 1938 To THE HONORARLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen : I hereby submit my report of the Tax Title Account for the year 1938, as follows: Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1937 240 Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1938 214 Tax Title Balance December 31, 1937 $59,460.09 New Tax Titles and Additions March 18, 1938 13,330.46 New Tax Titles and Additions August 1, 1938 2,178.85 $74,969.40 Redeemed, Foreclosed and Disclaimed for year 1938 17,157.94 Tax Title Account as of December 31, 1938 $57,811.46 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, l'o2Un Treasurer REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 257 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lexington, Massachusetts February 1, 1939 To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Depart- ment for the year 1938. The report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State system of accounting and is set forth in the following schedules: Balance Sheet, showing financial condition of the Town Dec- ember 31, 1938. Movement of Town Debt from 1914 to 1938 inclusive. Receipts for the year 1938 in detail. Expenditures for the year 1938 summarized, Schedule of Appropriation Accounts — Revenue, Schedule of Appropriation Accounts — Non -Revenue. Analysis of Appropriation Accounts — Revenue. Analysis of Appropriation Accounts — Non -Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others. Borrowing Capacity of the Town, Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Revenue. Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Reimbursement. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year. In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or commit- tee authorized to expend money, was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of bills remaining unpaid, and all depart- ments have reported no unpaid bills. I would call your attention to the following appropriation bal- ances which have been carried forward to the year 1939 and which I 258 TOWN OF LEXINGTON believe may be properly transferred by the Town to other accounts or to Excess and Deficiency, inasmuch as there will ;ipparcntly be no further charges against the accounts: Insect Suppression— Sprayer & Hose Sewer Department — Claim Colonial Garage Inc. Drain Construction — Massachusetts Avenue and Right of Way to Mill Brook Traffic Control. System —Improvement Highway Construction—Charles Street Park Department — Center Playground Fence Park Department—East Lexington Playground Fence water Construction—Cottage and East Streets Water Construction —Raymond Street Respectfully submitted, JAMES H. RUSSELL, Toion Aceonntaint In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter Jl of the General Laws, 1 have examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or ex- penditure of money. In each case I have found the records correct. I have during the year 1938 verified the cash balance and reconciled -the bank Valances of the Town Treasurer. I have also verified the cash balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town. Collector. In aceordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have during the year 1938 audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary Mem- orial Library and have examined the securities held by these Trust- ees. I 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. $ 44.17 65.70 041.49 35.50 4L81 231.73 35-59 8250,21 1.094.82 JAMES H. RUSSELL, Town Accoun,tomi MIDI,, ESEx S. S. Then personally appeared the above named, James H. Russell. and made oath that the foregoing statements made by hint are cor- reet and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Before Inc. War, S. SCAM_lrAN, Notary Public My Commission Expires April 18, 1941 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. BALANCE SHEET -DECEMBER 31, 1938 Assets and Deficiency Accounts Cash General Non Revenue Cary Memorial Library Collector's Petty Cash Accounts Receivable Taxes -Pelle Levy of 1936 Levy of 1937 Levy of 1938 259 $168,906.81 274,228.34 3,846.47 150.00 $447,131.63 $26.00 598.00 1,482.00 Taxes -Personal Levy of 1935 $26.40 Levy of 1936 276.86 Levy of 1937 1,509.60 Levy of 1938 2,832.37 Taxes -Real Estate Levy of 1934 $115.17 Levy of 1935 89.10 Levy of 1936 11,304.27 Levy of 1937 58,691.51 Levy of 1938 213,211.11 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1936 $546.47 Levy of 1937 1,266.77 Levy of 1938 963.11 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned Added to Tax Bills 1934 Added to Tax Bills 1935 Added to Tax Bills 1936 Added to Tax Bills 1937 Added to Tax Bills 1938 $551.86 151.52 166.27 228.81 2,106.90, 4,645.23: 283,411.16• 2,776.35. 260 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS -Continued Street Assessments Unapportioned Added to Tax Bills 1936 Added to Tax Hilis 1937 Added to Tax Bills 1938 Sidewalk Assessments Added to Tax Bills 1936 Added to 'Pax Hills 1937 Added to Tax Bills 1938 Water Assessments Unapportioned Added to Tax Bills 1937 Added to Tax Bills 1938 Water Liens Not Added to Tax Bilis Added to Tax Bills 1936 Added to Tax Bills 1937 Added to Tax Bills 1938 Committed Interest Sewer Assessments 1934 Sewer Assessments 1935 Sewer Assessments 1936 Sewer Assessments 1937 Sewer Assessments 1938 Street Assessments 1936 Street Assessments 1937 Street Assessments 1938 Sidewalk Assessments 1926 Sidewalk Assessments 1937 Sidewalk Assessments 1938 Water Assessments 1937 Water Assessments 1938 Tax Title Accounts $10,594.05 131.81 821.00 3,093.79 $21.87 47.34 59.37 $640.06 47.64 334.88 $508,39 159.87 74.52 979.04 $74.24 69.69 98.02 263,00 386.26 48.33 278.68 955.39 7.14 10.34 16.86 23.40 122.41 668.65 Tax Titles $57.811.46 1,391.82 Tax Title Possessions 16,851.88 3,158.93: $14,640.60 128.58 1,022.58 1,721.82 2,354.26 74,663.39 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY Departmental Accounts Dependent Children Aid Health Highway OId Age Assistance Public Welfare School Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery Sundry Departments Military Aid State Aid ACCOUNTS—Continued Sewer Rentals, Services, Miscellaneous House Connections 1934 House. Connections 1935 House Connections 1938 Water 261 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS—Continued Highway Construction—Bedford Street $503.59 State Aid $2,400.32 2,422.93 County Aid 1,606.22 798.40 686.69 6,730.15 2,670.20 Overdrawn Accounts 159.50 State Tax 1938 $30,060.00 2,808.39 State Parks & Reservations Tax 1938 54.13 92.81 Special Highway Tax 1938 621,77 150.00 Middlesex County Tax 1938 47.66 167.50 Overlay 1932 6.82 $17,190.16 Overlay 1933 6.93 Overlay 1934 7.26 Overlay 1937 145.38 $207.00 3.69 1.64 53.77 Rates 1936 $78.62 Rates 1937 134.31 Rates 1938 7,228.58 Guarantees 1935 and Prior 1,408.53 Guarantees 1936 1,629.76 Guarantees 1937 707.87 Guarantees 1938 797.76 Services 1935 and Prior 12.00 House Connections 1934 7.20 House Connections 1938 36.50 Miscellaneous 1936 17.78 Miscellaneous 1937 7.00 Miscellaneous 1938 21.00 Sewer Construction—North Lexington Federal Grant Drain Construction—Vine Brook Federal Grant Highway Maintenance State Aid County Aid $1,000.00 1,000.00 266.10 12,086.91 69,300.00 162,000.00 2,000,00 $4,006.54 30,949.95 $1,135,560.13 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. BALANCE SHEET -DECEMBER 31, 1938 Liabilities and Reserve Accounts 263 Temporary Loans -Anticipation of Revenue Dated May 11, 1938 -Due May 5, 1939 $100,000.00 Dated July 20, 1938 -Due July 7, 1939 50,000.00 Dated Aug. 24, 1938 -Due Jan. 27, 1939 50,000.00 Dated Oct. 13, 1938 -Due Oct. 6, 1939 100,000.00 $ 300,000.00 Temporary Loans -Anticipation of Reimbursement Dated Nov. 2, 1938 -Due Nov. 2, 1939 $10,000.00 Dated Nov. 2, 1938 -Due Nov. 2, 1939 2,000.00 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts General Library Account Laura M. Brigham Account Alice Butler Cary Account Goodwin Musical Collection Account Jane Phinney Account Branch Library $2,756.96 303.46 378.82 81.12 38.83 12,000.00 264 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES AND RESERVE ACCOUNTS -Continued Permanent Memorial Committee Park Dept. -Fence -Center Playground Park Dept. -Fence -East Lexington Playground Loam Supply -Development Water Department -Stock Account Water Construction -Raymond Street Water Construction ---Cottage & East Streets Water Construction -Sundry Streets $800.00 231.73 35.59 641.00 3,177.12 1.094.52 830.21. 85.13 $18,844.83 Appropriation Accounts -Non -Revenue Sewer Construction -North Lexington $86,797.53 Drain Construction -Vine Brook 180,284.45 Federal Emergency Unemployment Relief -Labor, Materials & Expenses 5,525.70 Storm Emergency 1,620.66 274,228.34 Cemetery Fund Income Accounts Colonial Munroe Westview Highway Fund -Chapter 500, Acts 1938 Tailings (Checks issued and not cashed) Deposits $1.99 .37 13.94 287.28 Sewer House Connections $230.00 3,846.47 Water House Connections 196,05 Appropriation Accounts -Revenue Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles $2,196.34 Law Department -Ryder Case -Expenses 81.77 Planning Board -Engineering 100.00 Registrations -Personal Services -1939 292.00 Insect. Suppression ---New Equipment 44.17 Sewer Department Stock Account 420.58 Sewer Construction -Sundry 698.88 Drain Construction -Sundry 414.14 Drain Construction -Mass. Ave. & Right of Way to Mill Brook 641,49 Sewer Dept. Claim -Colonial Garage, Inc. 65.70 Sidewalk Construction -Sundry Streets 9.39 Traffic Control System -Improvements 35.50 Highway Construction -Bedford Street 4,655.14 Highway Construction -Charles Street 41.81 Public Works -Welfare Aid 2,202.32 Miscellaneous 12.00 Accounts Payable Public Welfare Department -1935 Bills $703.11 School Department -1938 Bills 259.95 State Taxes -Assessments in Excess North Metropolitan Sewer Tax -1938 $537.03 Metropolitan Water Tax -1938 470.28 Overlays Reserved for Abatements Overlay for 1935 $18.49 Overlay for 1936 2,013.20 Overlay for 1938 831.59 16.30 16,700.00 120.87 438.05 963.06 1,007.31 2,863.38 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 265 LIABILITIES AND RESERVE ACCOUNTS—Continued Revenue Reserves—Available When Collected Motor Vehicle Excise $2,776.35 Sewer Assessments 3,158.93 Street Assessments 14,640.00 Sidewalk Assessments 128.58 Water Assessments 1,022,58 Water Liens 1,721.82 Committed Interest 2,354.26 Tax Titles 74,663.34 Departmental 17,190.16 Sewer 266.10 Water 12,086.91 Federal Grants 231,300.00 Premiums Surplus Accounts Sewer Assessments Fund Water Assessment Fund Water Department Available Surplus Sale of Real Estate Fund Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund Veterans' Memorial Fund Road Machinery Fund Excess & Deficiency—Surplus Revenue $361,309.63 2,499.48 3,525.04 1,399.64 8,754.83 788.72 3,354.68 3,617.89 8,818.78 110,462.83 $1,135,560.13 266 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due $12,568.36 Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due 29,151.78 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 408.41 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 6,220.97 $48,349.52 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 267 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS TOWN DEBT Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Apportioned Sewer Assessments Inside Debt Limit 3209,900.00 Due in 1939 $2,542.23 Inside Special Debt Limit 241,500.00 Due in 1940 2,188.53 Outside Debt Limit 161,000.00 Due in 1941 2,074.93 Due in 1942 1,537.62 Due in 1943 1,320.66 Due in 1944 1,089.98 Due in 1945 919.80 Due in 1946 543.43 Due in 1947 351.18 Apportioned Street Assessments. Due in 1939 Due in 1940 Due in 1941 Due in 1942 Due in 1943 Due in 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due in 1947 $ 6,155.55 5,436.25 4,401.49 3,765.13 3,052.44 3,052.53 1,909.81 947.30 432.28 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Due in 1939 $113,47 Due in 1940 113,48 Due in 1941 91.03 Due in 1942 47.03 Due in 1943 . 28.12 Due in 1944 10.16 Due in 1.945 5.12 Apportioned Water Assessments Due in 1939 $953.95 Due in 1940 948.63 Due in 1941 948.65 Due in 1942 931.77 Due in 1943 911.10 Due in 1944 626.24 Due in 1945 402.45 Due in 1946 305.36 Due in 1947 192.82 $12,568.36 29,151.78 408.41. 6,220.97 $48,349.52 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 269 TOWN DEBT General Loans Inside Debt Limit: Buckman Tavern Park Loan 1913-1943 $5,000.00 Town Office Building Loan 1928-1943 20,000.00 Barnes Property Loan 1937-1942 17,000.00 Outside Debt Limit: Municipal Relief Loan 1938-1939 $13,000.00 Storm Emergency Loan 1938-1939 23,000.00 Highway Loans Inside Debt Limit: Cary Street et. als. 1938-1942 School Loans Inside Debt Limit: Parker School Loan 1919-1939 93,000.00 Construction & Remodeling Loan 1924-1939 , 31,500.00 Franklin School Loan 1930-1940 24,000.00 Adams School Addition Loan 1931-1941 18,000.00 942,000.00 36,000.00 9,900.00 76,500,00 Outside Debt Limit: Construction & Remodeling Loan 1924-1939 .. 23,000.00 Sewer Loans Inside Debt Limit: Loan 1927-1947 $3,000.00 Loan 1927-1947 9,000.00 Loan 1928-1942 4,000.00 Loan 1938-1953 59,500.00 Inside Special Debt Limit: Loan 1933-1943 Loan 1938-1953 Outside Debt Limit: Loan 1915-1945 Drainage and Sewer Loans Inside Debt Limit; Mill Brook 1934 Inside Special Debt Limit: Vine Brook 1938 $10,000.00 30,500.00 Water Loans Inside Special Debt Limit: Standpipe Loan 1934 Outside Debt Limit: Water Mains Loan 1927 $4,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1927 4,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1928 10,000-00 75,500.00 40,500.00 21,000.00 6,000.00 183,000 00 18,000.00 270 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN DEBT—Continued $612,400.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 271. TOWN DEBT—Continued Water Mains Loan 1929 $12,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1930 10,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1930 6,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1930 10,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1931 15,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1934 2,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1935 8,000.00 $81,000.00- $612,400.00 272 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Funds—Cash and Securities In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts $89,279.80 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 7,570.76 Trustees of Gary Memorial Library 24,879.22 Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System 23,735.88 $145,465.66 REPORT OF' TOWN ACCOUNTANT 273 274 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS PROPERTY ACCOUNT Battle Green Fund—Orin W. Fiske $831.41 Battle Green Fund—Edith C. Hellman 500.00 Eleanor S. Bells Charity Fund 2,101.01 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,025.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds; Colonial (Prin(ipal) 1,100.00 Colonial (Incnrne) 717.41 Munroe (Principal) 31,285.00 Munroe (Income) 1,877.11 Westview (Principal) 18,713.84 Westview (Incorne) 1,313.11 Robert P. Clapp School Fund 200.00 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,107.59 Charles E. French School Medal Fund 2,734.82 Jonas Gammen Charity Fund 560.47 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund 609.89 Hayes Fountain Fund 962.49 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 254.57 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,649.03 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,262.68 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,454.37 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000.00 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,000.00 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund $5,290.50 Elizabeth 13. Gerry Charity Fund 2,280.26 Cary Mernorial Library General Fund $11,633.54 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 1,025.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 124.19 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Fund 1,077.18 Nelson W. Jenney Fund 2,000.00 Annuity Savings Fund $11,783.82 Annuity Reserve Fund 198.09 Pension Accumulation Fund 11,261.12 Expense Fund 492.85 $89,279.80 7,570.76 24,879.22 23,735.88 $145,465.66 Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property $3,361,482.50 263,132.75 $3,624,615.25 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT PROPERTY ACCOUNT Land and Buildings Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings $467,000.00 Fire Department 28,923.19 Sewer Department 408,228.00 Schools 1,159,336.10 Libraries 116,131.21 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and B.athhouse 221,500.00 Town Farm Land 6,525.00 Public Works Building 48,800.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property 66,950.00 Water Supply System 802,540.00 Cemeteries 35,549.00 Furniture and Other Property Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings $30,650.00 Police Department 1,790.15 Fire Department . 40,174.98 Weights and Measures Department 1,600.00 Tree Warden's Department 1,500.00 Sewer Department 1,000.00 Highway Department 16,000.00 School Department 95,4$8.12 Libraries 60,000.00 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 3,300.00 Public Works Building 1,200.00 Water Department 9,600.00 Cemeteries 825.50 275 $3,361,482.50 263,132.75 $3,624,615,26 276 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes—Levy of 1938 Polls $5,094.00 Personal 48,590.93 Real Estate 473,212.96 526,897.89 Taxes—Prior Years Palls $748.00 Personal 1,412.15 Rea] Estate 167,161.98 169,322.13 From the Commonwealth Income Tax $63,615.19 Income Tax—Ch. 362 Acts of 1936 1,607.78 Business Corporation Tax 2,926.84 Gas, Electric Light & Water Tax 229.42 Veterans Exemption 0.14 Licenses Liquor $600.00 Pedlars 64.00 Sunday 35.00 Bowling 10.00 Milk 124.50 All Other 427.50 Permits Marriage .... $196.00 Building 422.00 Plumbing 244.00 All Other 299.85 Fines Court Grants & Gifts From United States Emergency Relief Fund $178.48 Prom Commonwealth Aid to Industrial Schools 520.11 English Speaking Classes 61.70 Loss of Taxes—State Land 404.40 68,379.37 1,261.00 1,161.85 658.58 Carried forward $767,680.82 REPORT OF TOWN ACCO': NTANT RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward From County Dog Licenses $1,453.47 All Other General Revenue For loss of Taxes Town of Arlington Land $393.58 City of Cambridge Land 444.04 Real Estate Tax Tax Title Redemptions 9,429.43 COMMERCIAL REVENUE $2,618.16 10,267.05 Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Sewer Apportioned -Advance $301.85 Unapportioned 235.00 Added to Tax Bills -1938 1,642.10 Added to Tax Bills -Prior 837.92 Street Unapportioned $1,207.15 Apportioned -Advance 3,298.79 Added to Tax Bills -1938 5,212.27 Added to Tax Bills -Prior 2,250.14 Added to Tax Titles 35.00 Sidewalk Unapportioned $740.08 Added to Tax Bills -1938 54.09 Added to Tax Bills -Prior 106.83 Water Unapportioned Apportioned -Advance Added to Tax Bills -1938 Added to Tax Bills -Prior $ 99.00 451.14 716.82 117.48 $3,016.87 12,003.35 907.00 277 $767,680.82 780,566.03 278 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward Signs Overhanging $52,030.31 9780,566.03 $36.00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE -DEPARTMENTAL General Government Treasurer Tax Titles -Release Fees Collector Fees on Certificates $177.00 Costa on Tax Demands 514.03 Sale of Typewriter 15.00 Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded $280.57 Mortgages Discharged 14.00 Pole Location Certificates 17.25 Miscellaneous Certificates 15.00 Sporting License Fees 80.00 Dog License Fees 195,45 Miscellaneous collections 3.00 Town Office Buildings Rent Telephone Collections & Mise Cary Memorial Building Rent $984.28 8.34 Selectmen Hearings $33.00 By -Laws 4.00 Maps & Stamps 7.72 Advertising Liquor Licenses 0.00 Supplies 1.30 Law Department 1,384.44 Harry Johnson Case $50.00 Costs -Rose Case 8.00 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1938 $28,560.64 Prior Years 6,158 01 $34,718.65 Carried forward $52,030.31 $780,566.03 Engineering Department Poitrast-Sale of Land $45.00 706.03 605.27 992.62 333.00 55.02 58.00 30.00 52,066.31 Carried forward $2,824.94 $832,632.34 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT RECEIPTS—Continued Brought forward Board of Appeals Hearings Board of Survey Hearings 279 $2,824.94 $832,632.34 280 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEI PTS—Continued Brought forward Construction 150.00 Waltham Street -1937 Contract State Aid 15.00 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department Sundry collections Inspection Weights & Measures _ Forestry Insect Pest Extermination Health and Sanitation Health Department Contagious Diseases $555.19 Tuberculosis 1,263.29 Dental Clinic Sewer Department House Connections $395.41 Rentals 150.00 All Other Slaughtering Fees $146.15 Cleaning Cesspools 11.44 Highways General Sale of Materials $31.5'7 Repair of Trenches 1,144.05 Machinery Rental 9,973.93 Maintenance State Aid -1937 $699.78 County Aid -1937 1,000.11 $3.35 84.62 84.50 2,118.48 171,00 545.41 157.59 11,149.55 1,699.89 2,989.94 172.47 2,992.48 Carried forward $12,849,44 $838,787.23 $6,600.00 County Aid 4,000.00 Bedford Street -1938 Contract State Aid $3,599.68 County Aid 2,393.78 Traffic Regulation & Control Repairs to Beacon Miscellaneous Rebate Gasoline Tax Public Welfare Reimbursements for Relief From Individuals 8512,15 From Cities & Towns 2,870.98 From State 20,125.00 Reimbursements— Aid to Dependent Children From State Reimbursements— Old Age Assistance From Cities & Towns $459.67 From State 11,633.66 Miscellaneous Sale of Supplies Soldiers Benefits State Aid From State Military Aid From State Soldiers Relief From Towns Carried forward $12,849.44 $838,787.23 10,600.00 8,993.46 22.00 142.47 $23,508.13 2,543.08 12,093.33 4.00 327.00 207.00 28.00 29,607.37 38,148.54 562.00 $907,105.14 REPORT OF TOWN ACCO: NTANT 281 RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $907,105.14 Schools Tui tion State Wards $1,854.56 Town of Burlington 12,058,20 Town of Bedford 10,211.20 Americanization -Bedford 24.30 Individuals 140.72 Sale of Books & Supplies Books Supplies $26.98 107.40 All other Rent $91.50 Telephone Collections 14.60 Transportation 135.30 Miscellaneous 23.03 Recreation Parks Rental of equipment $30.00 Removal of Tree ,,,.....,, 24.80 Rebate of Gasoline Tax 7.86 Unclassified Sale of Land *Lots 135-142 Fettler Avenue $700.00 Lots 50-52 Rockville Avenue 50.00 Lot 56, See. 3, Farmhurst 100.00 *Lots 32-36 Arcola Street. 50.00 *Lots 56-57 Brandon Street 140.00 Sundry Tax Titles -costs added $70.85 Tax Titles -Land Court Fees 93.00 Tax Titles -Attorney's Fees 50.00 Premiums on Revenue Loans 12.00 Hay -Town Farm Land 10.00 Mosquito Elimination Project 60.00 $25,297.98 134-38 264.43 1,040.00 295.85 25,696.79 282 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward $934,200.44 Public Service Enterprises Water Department Sale of Water Rates 1938 $60,628.29 Rates -Prior Years 6,884.91 Liens 82.58 Liens added to Taxes 166.26 Liens added to Tax Titles 39.29 Miscellaneous Guarantees -1938 $203.94 Guarantees -Prior Years 38.00 House Connections 253.65 Sundry items 2,18162 Cemeteries Munroe Annual Care $235.25 Interments 325.00 Foundations 71.00 Tomb Charge 5.00 Westview 62.66 Sale of Lots $3,125.20 Interments $567.00 Foundations 138.00 Rent of house 130.00 Rebate of Gasoline Tax 3.60 1,335.85 Carried forward $934,200.44 INTEREST $67,801.33 2,677.21 736.25 3,963.80 Taxes $7,138.58 Tax Titles 1,880.72 Motor Vehicle Excise 271.72 Cemeteries 61.05 Loans issued 295.78 Added to Tax Titles 175.23 Special Assessments Sewer $770.49 Street 2.152.67 Sidewalk 36.04 70,478.54 4,700.05 Carried forward $2,959-20 $9,823.08 $1,009.379.03 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 283 284 TOWN OF LEXINGTON R EC E I PTS -Continued Brought forward $2,959.20 $9,823.08 $1,009,379.03 Water Added to Tax Titles 15.29 348.99 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 3,323.48 Tumpordry Loans Anticipation of Revenue $450,000.00 Anticipation of Reimbursement 12,000.00 462,000.00 General Loans General Highway Sewer .. Sewer & Drain Premiums $58,000.00 9,900.00 90,000.00 183,000.00 340,900.00 2,606.40 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Agency Sporting Licenses Dog Licenses Trust & Investment Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Munroe Westview Other Permanent Trust Frederic L. Emery Fund $649.00 2,115.80 $600.00 1,159,34 Other Trust Accounts Highway Fund (Ch. 500 Acts 1938) 16,700.00 Old Age Assistance Fund For Administration For Aid Dependent Children Fund For Aid Deposits Sewer House Connections $1,795.50 Water House Connections 1,926.50 Town Seal Cuts 2.00 Sale of Real Estate 85.00 536.30 16,090.75 1,468.66 2,764.80 13,146.56 805,506.40 RECEIPTS -Continued Brought forward REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds -General Departments Accounting Department $273.00 Foreclosure and Redemption -Tax Titles 47.75 Law Department -Ryder Case ...,,72.50 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building -Expenses 1.66 Police Department -Expenses 8.00 Highway Maintenance -Ch. 90 4.50 Public Welfare -Aid & Expenses , 376.00 Old Age Assistance -Aid and Ex- penses 15.00 Soldiers Relief -Aid and Expenses 48.00 School Maintenance -Personal Serv- ice 100.00 Insurance . 88.60 Refunds -Prior Year Payments Public Welfare Soldiers Relief Old Age Assistance Insurance Water Maintenance $ 60.00 14.00 10.00 608.09 42.84 Refunds -Non -Revenue Accounts Storm Emergency Refunds -All Other Old Age Assistance Fund -For Aid $15.00 1,759.34 Dog Licenses 1,584.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 3.66 5,000.00 38,604.71 48,128.85 Carried forward $1,876,160.84 Transfers -Trust Fund Income W. A. Tower Fund Income 5340.00 F. C. Redman Battle Green Fund Income 12.58 Colonial Cemetery -Perpetual Care Fund Income 50.00 Colonial Cemetery - Charles E French Fund Income 50.00 Munroe Cemetery ---Perpetual Care Fund Income 500.00 Westview Cemetery -Perpetual Care Fund Income 500.00 Total Cash Receipts $1,035.01 734.93 4.00 1,602.66 1,452.58 $1,876,160.84 4,829.18 $1,880,990.02 Carried forward $1,880,990.02 Brought forward REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT RECEI PTS -Continued DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS Deposits to Accounts Receivable Sewer House Connections $1,467.26 Water House Connections 1,650.61 Sale of Real Estate *Lots 135-142 Fottler Avenue 25.00 *hots 56-57 Brandon Street 10.00 *Lots 32-36 Arcola Street 50.00 For Supplies Selectmen's Department Expenses $2.27 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg Expenses 90.35 Sewer Maintenance -Wages & Ex- penses 2.48 Sewer Stock 432.34 Highway Maintenance -Wages and Expenses 207.09 Snow Removal 5.10 Traffic Regulation & Control 6.40 Road Machinery 0.14 Highway Construction -Charles St58.00 Parks & Playgrounds -Wages and Expenses 60.00 Water Maintenance -Wages & Ex- penses 222.76 Water Stock 2,268.63 For Services Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building -Expenses $141.00 Highway Maintenance -Wages and Expenses 1,791.10 Highway Construction -Charles St25.02 Highway Cnnstruetion-Hibbert St102.00 Water Maintenance -Wages & Ex- penses 8.25 Total cash receipts and transfers Cash Balance January 1, 1938 285 $100,990.02 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES PAYMENTS ON SELECTMEN'S WARRANTS General Government Apprcrcr:^tion Committee $887.81 S:.lc .: e::'s Department 4,932.26 Accounting Department 4,707.72 Treasurer's Department 1,846.20 $3,202.37 Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles 712.42 Other Finance Offices & Accounts 484.14 Collector's Department 6,381.72 Assessor's Department 6,016.26 Law Department 5,517.11 Town Clerk's Department 2,371.65 Elections & Registrations Department 2,544.16 Public Works -Supt's. Office 5,709.44 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building 9,896,61 Engineering Department 13,537.35 Planning Board 345.47 Board of Appeals 146.39 Board of Retirement 750.00 2,361.56 2,067.37 8,631.80 1,889,621.82 72,595.12 $1,962,216.94 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department $41,144.98 Fire Department 46,993.57 Building Department 1,209.66 Wire Department 680.00 Weights & Measures Department 497.92 Insect Suppression 4,565.44 Shade Trees 2,384.34 Forest Fires 1,273.37 Dog Officer 100.00 Health and Sanitation Health Department $4,704,00 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital 6,125.86 Dog Clinic 364.28 Dental Clinic 1,849.75 Posture Clinic 560.39 Vital Statistics 17.00 Animal Inspection 500.00 Slaughtering Inspection 800.00 Plumbing Inspection 881.37 $66,786.71 98,849.28 Carried forward $15,802.65 $165,635.99 Brought forward REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT EXPENDITURES—Continued 287 $15,802.65 $165,635.99 Sewer Department Maintenance 5,202.81 Services 1,268,99 Stock 396.49 Construction 4,352.02 Claims 2,879.30 Drainage Construction 3,786.13 Removal of Ashes & Care of Dumps 1,899.52 Garbage Collection 4,202.26 Drain & Sewer Construction 2,715.55 Highways Maintenance $42,705.46 Chapter 90 Maintenance 5,004.50 Snow Removal 19,551.33 Traffic Regulation & Control 2,441.26 Street Lights 21,774.72 Street Signs 550.28 Road Machinery 8,374.33 Sidewalk Construction 1,090.22 Street Construction_ 33,381.46 Claims 255.00 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Public Welfare 981,442.82 Town Physician 750,00 Dependent Children Aid 6,992.11 Old Age Assistance 19,994.66 State Aid 419.50 Military Aid 755.00 Soldiers' Relief 7,097.22 Schools and Libraries School Department Maintenance $232,019.26 Americanization Classes 155.44 Vocational Education 1,342.93 Cary Memorial Library 13.392.08 288 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES—Continued 13_: Eg'2_ forward Recreation and Unclassified Parks & PlaYgrounds $14,912.00 Depot Pnrk Beautification 25.00 Memorial Day 221.56 Patriots' Day 500.00 Pensions 13,893.33 Public Works—Labor, Materials & Expenses 32,064.48 Public Works—Welfare Aid 1,872.01 Public Works Building 8,494.68 Insurance 6,036.76 Administration of Trust Funds 66.59 42,505.72 Town Report 1,166.53 Barnes Properly Purchase 29,000.00 Loam Supply Development 359.00 Unclassified 122.35 Storm Emergency 21,383.34 Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Department Maintenance Services Stock Construction Munroe Cemetery 135,128.56 Maintenance 2,158.11 Westview Cemetery Maintenance 2,955.80 $23,928.27 3,437.05 1,408.63 7,973.43 117,451.31 Interest and Maturing Debt Interest on Debt $14,884.94 Maturing Debt 102,000.00 $707,631.29 130,117.63 41,861.29 116,884.94 Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 9325,000.00 Anticipation of Reimbursement 18,100.00 343,100.00 Agency State Tax $56,780.00 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 10,847.08 246,909.71 Metropolitan Water Tax 30,749,48 Carried forward $707,631.29 Carried forward $98,376.56 $1,339,595.15 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT EXPENDITURES -Continued Brought forward Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax State Parks & Reservation Tax Special Highway Tax Middlesex County Tax Dog Licenses Sporting Licenses Trust and Investment 289 898,376.56 $1,339,595.16 1,409.31 575.85 761.77 33,855.82 3,697.80 649.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds -Munroe $600.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds -Westview 1,159.34 Trust Fund -Miscellaneous 5,000.00 Cemetery Trust Funds Income -Colonial 112.15 Cemetery Trust Funds Income -Munroe 525.42 Cemetery Trust Funds Income -Westview 584.37 Old Age Assistance Fund -For Administration 536.30 Old Age Assistance Fund -For Aid 16,105.75 Dependent Children Fund -For Aid 1,468.66 Deposits Sewer House Connections Water House Connections Refunds Taxes Polls 1937 Personal 1937 Real Estate 1936 Real Estate 1937 Real Estate 1938 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy 1937 Levy 1938 Public Service Enterprises Water Rates 1937 Water Rates 1938 Water Miscellaneous 1937 Accrued Interest Tax Titles Taxes 1936 Taxes 1937 All Other -Current Year Collections Town Fees -Sporting Licenses (To State) Overhanging Sign Permit Agents License Carried forward 98.24 104.84 139,326.11 26,295.07 290 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES -Continued Brought forward $5,127.81 $1,505,216.33 2.09 30.25 5.00 2.00 7,63 0,35 Dog License Land Court Fees -Tax Titles Victuallers License Plumbing Permit .. Costs -Taxes 1935 Costs -Taxes 1937 All Other -Prior Year Collections Building Permits (1937) Water House Connections (1937) Old Age Assistance (1937) Total Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Departmental Transfers Accounts Receivable -Front Deposits Sewer House Connections 5.00 8.11 45.51 $1,467.26 Water House Connections 1,650.61 85.00 1Vliscella.neous For Supplies Assessors' Department -Expenses $28.45 Public Works -Supt's. Office -Expenses 2.78 Engineering Department -Expenses 3.92 Police Department -Expenses 2.25 $4.00 Fire Department Expenses 18.07 1.34 Insect Suppression -Wages & Expenses 4.96 66.83 Sewer Maintenance -Wages & Expenses 123.33 781.28 Sewer Services 145.77 2,943.65 Sewer Construction -Sundry 155.53 Drain Construction -Mass. Ave., etc. 4.70 146.64 Main Construction -Sundry 0.98 845.53 Dumps and Ashes 0.48 Highway. Maintenance -Wages & Expenses 116.84 2.40 Traffic Regulation & Control 5.10 92.73 Highway Construction Charles Street 102.91 1.00 Highway Construction Hibbert Street 58.00 Cary Library -Expenses 33.50 215.21 Parks & Playgrounds -Wages & Expenses 27.30 12.57 Public Works Building Wages & Expenses 26.37 7.38 Public Works --Labor, Materials, & Expenses 166.72 Public Works -Welfare Aid 48.80 1.25 Water Maintenance -Wages & Expenses 458.72 1.00 Water Maintenance Replacements 360.67 5.00 Water Services 461.95 5,233.66 $1,510,449.99 $5,127.81 $1,505,216.33 Carried forward 3,202.87 $2,359.10 $1,513,652.86 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 291 EXPENDITURES—Continued Brought forward $2,358.10 $1,513,652.86 Water Construction—Cottage & East Streets 117.85 .Water Construction—Raymond Street 174.26 Water Construction—Sundry 641.73 Cemetery Maintenance—Westview—Wages & Ex- penses 69.62 For Services Law Department—Expenses Town Office & Cary Memorial Building—Expenses Engineering Department—Expenses Sewer Maintenance—Wages & Expenses Sewer Services Sewer Construction—Sundry Drain Construction—Mass. Avenue, etc. School Maintenance—Expenses Cary Library—Expenses .... Parks & Playgrounds—Wages & Expenses Water Maintenance—Wages & Expenses Water Services Water Construction --Cottage & East Streets Water Construction—Raymond Street Water Construction—Sundry Total Cash Expenditures and Transfers Cash on Hand December 31, 1938 3,361.56 $8.40 44.90 6.25 2.00 117.97 80.00 82.00 70.00 141.00 10.50 301.13 251.54 812.83 135.51 3.34 2,067.37 1,519,081.79 443,135.16 $1,962,216.94 292 6261 of paem.to,3 saauelsg paaaasue.J, seouele>d pepuedxoun sa2,tu ip 101110 pits s.ieje sly Tiger » Z sitteaze;A s,uatttloai • -• a5 uo soanicpuadxa to 8 C3 z AG A* L26T 11101.1 a paa2Aa0,4 a ueieu sidiaDai3 .a11io pus SSejBueai, 'suoorj 8361 Suoliel.ido.tddV TOWN OF LEXINGTON r-1 9 GG N CC 0�� 0 0 0 0 M CO CO 0 cq m G 0 0 in :V C -14M d� 0 0 Ir ccv, 0 0 0 M c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. CCA 0 0. 9 0 w c- w Gq C GC 0 CI c 0. 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N d az CJ d cd ctG;.. 1 rs5!mym �x rLt/5 ,,G4 �0. r 4- r 7 4 r.+ 302 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS--REVENUE—Continued 6E6T 01 preAeao,3 saaugireg 40 peals;surely xaauvrea papuadxauR 88a'eg0 aagl0 pus 5.1001111,1, Iplea $ju$aa$M s,uazupai -as uo scan}ipuadxN sZdiaaeg aeiil0 putt saaasugai, '9u4oZ 8ETr sIIO micloaddv LETT u[oa3 p.maio,T saautti4g 4 0 OS -rP o co 0 00 0 d + ai rr 10 N N CO CJ CD :D 0 M :C CO 10 a '-I !0 7 r-4 N co 0 02 Yo- 0 cri ✓ CO 00 CO ID t0 [IF 02 ai 20 02 40 O M 9Q O N 10 02 0- 0 ci 40 F -I V1 0 O a O m C1 0 Wdi cam, fs. " .1.., .0 1 0 0) C O O 0 . gl A in CO SI N N C ~ -x "14 a a «. � A �:� y om 3.��� .3m r��ri���� +.G A b o o t oWA. a c m ap ai m d w.' �I WI t-1 q ve p ++ O U L O G 14 Ci G O i +' H 'cl 4 F QFC O .,- 1 i j ,_±,I �i iL 3C Y r u ble Surplus. REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 6261 04 panmao,6 saauntsg paaaa;susa,L Saausisg papuadxaull sa8seup aaulo pun sae;sueai, ;igafl s1usaJBM s,uompal -es uo saanlipuadxa sldlaaa}1 aeglO pus 51a;3LIMIL 'susogf L t-cn JO tO 6 cc w Err -a V- n 000 0 0 Ifd 0= 0 Ch 0 N f C C O v. O 0 .-1 O a 0N O GV [- �7 N' n G ,,3 GV -7N h tN .4 K. . N 6 7 O O O 0 6 0 6 8361 c 6' = 6 6 o h o 0 [ BFSdOad[1 3 0 0 = = = = 0 = SUU y 6= 0O 0 N .y ,. 6 4n 6 6 o. -T -I"t- » w. r . -1 . a b -, 2261 MOJA pasntao 3 saDusisg o W rt -,.t (� ,4 . au 2 W a Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: ° ° ° G Clerk Q •a, 2, $1,687.33 F _ m d Assistant Clark 1,147.68 �, F m o m o c °.' W o o tyty Other Clerical 83.13 Q�toga,.64 6 ;-. rs,6°".aaw� 3 - c. 3 t-' y 2 p m . `a' Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue y W < z sr.) r. '] m a o Account 99.20 $0.00 $274,228.34 0 0 m -4 m Moo ea M � 4 6 N = O 0 4 4 60 414 = 0 4 $22,000.00 $353,900.00 CS 304 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANALYSIS OF APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS REVENUE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $335.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Secretary $300.00 Stenographic Service 35.00 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE—EXPENSES Credits 335.00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $585.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Supplies and Postage $160.59 Printing Reports 219.57 Sundry Items 172.65 $552.81 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 32.19 585.0U SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $2,967.34 Debits $2,868.14 2,967.34 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 305 306 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Revenue Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Selectmen's Expenses $1,000.00 Postage and Office Supplies 568.10 Advertising 273.21 Sundry Items 22.2.81 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 9.15 12,064.12 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES (Continued) Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 2.46 12, 011.00 350.00 62.27 $2,073.27 2,070.27 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 14,400.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- Refunds 273.00 priation Committee TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Treasurer $1,000.00 Clerk 391,25 91,391.25 Balance December 31, 1928 transferred to Revenue Account 0.75 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT -----EXPENSES Credits 11,392.00 1,392.00 1435.25 19.70 94,673.00 $454,95 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Accountant 13,100.00 Postage and Office Supplies 1147.24 Clerical 1,260.18 Office Equipment and Repair 58.32 Bond Premium 236,50 $4,360.18 Sundry Items .. 12.89 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 312.82 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits 4,673.00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 8350.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies 1175.50 Office Equipment and Repair 130.39 Sundry Items 41.65 $347.54 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES & ACCOUNTS Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Certifying Notes Printing Notes 1349.00 185.14 454.95 9200.00 284.14 9484.14 484.14 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 307 308 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FORECLOSURE & REDEMPTION OF TAX TITLES ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Balance—January 1, 1938 $2,861,91 Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 45,327.00 Refunds 4'1.75 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $2,908.76 Assessors 41,1100.00 Secretary of Board 2,600.00 Clerk 1,048.00 Other Clerical 419.50 Assistant Assessors 262.50 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Expense 6204.00 Recording Fees 499.32 Sundry Items 9.10 712.42 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 82,196.39 $5,320.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 7.00 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 55,030.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Collector $2,850.00 Clerks 2,177.84 $5,027.84 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 2.16 5,030.00 5,327.00 Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 4725.Utb Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies $160.26 Office Equipment and Repair 12U_31 Book Listing 174.24 Automobile Allowance 100.000 Transfer Fees and Sundry Items 191.45 4696.26 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 28.45 $ 724.71 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Accounts 0.29 Credits Appropriation March 21, 1938 91,020.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies $594.06 Office Equipment and Repair 145.79 Debits Advertising and Recording 119.95 Payments an Selectmen's Warrants: Bond Premium 493,00 Salary to Town Counsel $1,000.00 Sundry Items 1.08 Special Fees to Town Counsel 1,745.00 725.01' LAW DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES & SPECIAL FEES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $2,850.00, $1.353.88 $2,745.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 266.12 Account 105.00 1,620.00 2,850.0) REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT LAW DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Small Claims Expert Testimony .. Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Services 8100.00 250.00 155.01 $508.01 8.40 LAW DEPARTMENT—RYDER CASE EXPENSES Credits Balance—January 1, 1938 Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Record and Entry Fee Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 309 $51111.00 310 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES (Continued) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Town CIerk $1,81)0.00 15.41 Clerical $ 516.41 $516.41 $773.37 '11.50 $845.87 764.10 LAW DEPARTMENT—RYDER CASE—VINE BROOK DRAINAGE SERVICES & EXPENSES Appropriation—April 25, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Special Fees to Town Counsel 81,500.00 1,500.00 TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 12,192.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 391.25 82,191.25 0.75 TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies $102.38 Office Equipment and Repair 35.72 Sundry Items 42.30 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 .. Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Postage and Supplies $82,97 Wardens and Tellers 1,105.32 Meals 133.19 Sundry Items 188.63 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $1,510.11 92.89 2,192.00 $180.00 .4U 8180.40 $180.40 $1,610.00 1,610.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Registrars Clerical Expenses 311 8300.00 24.00 $324.00 312 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC V CRKC—SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent $4,500.00 Clerk 8300,00 124.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 324.00 Accounts REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES -1939 Credits Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Supplies Printing and Advertising Additional Equipment Sundry Items Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 8138.93 364.38 205.16 1.58 8710.05 18,98 8292.00 o.ou $29.2.1)9 8416.00 313.02 $729.03 989.83 $6,489.83 5.17 $5,495.00 5,495.00 PUBLIC WORKS --SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Supplies Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Supplies Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 135.39 84.22 $ 219.61 2.78 $222.39 82.61 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1937 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $729.03 Paint 8305.00 305.00 811.25 11,25 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 313 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING --PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $3,261.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Janitor $1,929.29 Assistant Janitor 1,303. 57 Extra Janitor Service 5.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $3,237.86 23.14 3,261.00 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services Refunds $6,825.00 96.35 141.00 1.66 $7,064.01 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Repair Expense $1,678.60 Telephone 1,602.62 Fuel 1,026.22 Light and Power 1,531.35 Equipment and Repair 229.92 Supplies and Sundry Items 578.79 Departmental Transfers for Services Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $6,647.50 44.90 314 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES (Continued) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Town Engineer 3,000.00 Assistant Engineer 2,292.00 Other Employees 7,058,90 Clerical Services 34.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 812,384.90 488.64 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Field and Office Supplies $470.45 Motor Equipment Maintenance 248.80 Other Equipment and Repair 90.20 Sundry Items 40.11 $849.56 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 3.92 Departmental Transfers for Services 6.25 12,873.54 $859.1111 9.73 $859,73 809.73 $6,692.40 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT—VINE BROOK DRAINAGE 371.61 7,064.61 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Engineering—Vine Brook Drainage) $11,573.54 1,300.011 $12,873,54 Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: Assistant Engineer $50.88 Other Engineering Employees 192.36 $1,589.45 13.44 $1,602.89 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 315 316 TOWN OF L XiNtI ON ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT—VINE BROOK DRAINAGE (Continued) BOARD OF RETIREMENT—EXPENSE$ Sundry Items 59,65 $302.89 Transferred to Engineering Department --Personal Services by vote of Town March 21, 1938 1,300.00 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 8i50.01.1 Debits 1,6uz.SJ Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Paid to Retirement Board 750.0U BOARD OF APPEALS—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $200.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Expense $40.00 Postage and Supplies 55.92 Advertising 50.47 $146.39 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 53.61 208.01.1 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 437.403.82 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Chief $3,000.00 Sergeants 5,362.43 Patrolmen 28,442.50 Matron 50.00 Special Traffic Duty 49.00 PLANNING BOARD—ENGINEERING $36,903.92 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 499.911 Credits Appropriation—April 25, 1938 $300 00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Professional Service Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 100.00 $200.00 300.0U POLICE DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro PLANNING BOARD—EXPENSES priation Committee Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $25U.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Clerical Services $17.90 Postage and Office Supplies 57.40 Engineering and Maps 86.00 Office Equipment and Repair 16.25 Other Items 41.57 Telephone 967.64 Sundry Items 1.80 $145.47 Equipment Maintenance: Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Motor Equipment 654.47 Account 104.53 Gasoline and Oil 688.18 250.00 Radios 186.62 Equipment for Men 585.18 37,403.82 $3,700.00 543.31 $4,243.31 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT POLICE DEPARTMENT -EXPENSES (Continued) Additional Equipment Meals: Officers Prisoners Other Expenses: Taxi and Ambulance Service Ammunition Radio Broadcast Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Supplies 412.24 15.75 45.60 72.00 115.93 300.00 122.00 $4,241.06 2.25 FIRE DEPARTMENT -PERSONAL SERVICES Appropriation -March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Engineers Chief Captains Lieutenants Privates Call Men Extra Duty Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $500.00 1,000.06 4,779.42 6,868.80 18,753.00 3,610-85 45.60 $35,557.57 704.68 FIRE DEPARTMENT -EXPENSES Appropriation -March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Supplies $58.63 Office Equipment and Repair 29.31 Telephone 364.07 Stenographic Service 15.00 Sundry Items 15 00 317 l f, TOWN OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT -EXPENSES (Continued) Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Hose 885.16 Equipment for Men 286.52 Fire -lighting Equipment 278.85 Repairs 877.88 Gasoline and Oil 225.26 Alarm Boxes, etc. 1,000.86 Shop Supplies 155.96 Sundry Items 38.35 Fuel and Light: Oil 673.04 Light and Power 526.47 $ 4,243.31 Gas 60.77 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs 237.92 Furniture and Furnishings 60.59 Laundry 209.05 Water 40.59 Sundry Items 268.15 $36,262.2.5 Other Expenses: Lunches 10.15 Rental of Land 25.00 Medical Aid 20.67 Periodicals and Sundry Items 45.75 Maintenance of Chief's Car 200.00 36,262.25 $0,953.75 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $6,616.00 18.07 $6,634.07 319.68 FIRE DEPARTMENT -UNDERGROUND CABLE ELM AVENUE TO FOREST STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Contract $500.00 Additional Expense 120.00 6,953.75 $ 600.00 120.00 $620 01) 620.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 319 FIRE DEPARTMENT—INSTALLATION OF ALARM BOXES :320 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WIRE DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 $7011.00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $1110.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: New Location Boxes Replacement Boxes Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $300.00 Postage and Supplies 400.00 700.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT SEPARATION OF TAPPER AND BOX CIRCUITS Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 $3,519.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Contract 3,501.00 Automobile Allowance Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $5,00 75.00 $80.00 20.00 100.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 BUILDING DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $1,100.00 Sealer Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector $'447.92 52.08 1,100.00 500.00 $500.00 BUILDING DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—Marcb 21, 1938 $120.00 Debits Payments On Selectmen's Warrants: Automobile Allowance $92.96 Other Items 9.711 *109.66 Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1928 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Supplies $33.15 Transportation 16.85 $00.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 50.00 10.34 Account 125.00 INSECT SUPPRESSION—PERSONAL SERVICES WIRE DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector 56110.00 1500,00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $300.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent 300.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 321 INSECT SUPPRESSION—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $3,545.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $2,864.25 Equipment and Repair 95.53 Gasoline and Oil 139.51 Insecticides 269.37 Sundry Items 40.95 $3,409.61 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 4.96 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $3,414.57 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FOREST FIRES—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $2U0.UU Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Forest Warden 200,0e FOREST FIRES—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 $1,200.00 Debits 130.43 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 3,545.00 Fighting Fires 5204.00 Apparatus and Repair 243.60 Fire Fighting Supplies 155.45 Hose 451.37 Lunches 18.95 INSECT SUPPRESSION—NEW EQUIPMENT Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: New Sprayer and Hose Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $855.83 44.17 SHADE TREES—WAGES & EXPENSES *900.00' 900.00' $1,073.37 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 126.63 1,200.00 DOG OFFICER—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 :5100.00 Credits Debits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $2,450.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,932.15 Trees 61.25 Insecticides 329.47 Tools and Sundry Items 61.47 52,384.34 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 65.66 2,450.00' Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Dog Officer 100.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 3500.00 Debits r Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector 500.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 323 HEALTH DEPARTMENT -EXPENSES Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 $5,500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration: Postage and Sundry Items $44.09 Automobile Allowance 200.00 884.28 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases: Debits Room, Rent, Board and Treatment -. 121.72 Medical Attendance 205.00 Nurses 142.6U Drugs and Medicine 80.94 Groceries and Provisions 119.99 Fuel 30.90 Hospitals 547.45 Ambulance, etc. 10.U11 Cities and Towns 315.00 Tuberculosis: County Sanatorium 2,064,00 State Institutions 168.99 Other Expenses: Burials of Animals, etc. 48.00 Analyses 112.00 Sundry Items 44.50 324 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DOG CLINIC -EXPENSES Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee $350.08 14.28 $4,204.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 1,296.00 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT FOR EXPENSES Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Assessment for Expenses 5,500.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Veterinarian Nurse and Dog Handlers Clerk Vaccine Sundry Items 180.00 80.00 12.0U 161.70 40.58 364 28 DENTAL CLINIC -PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 $1,750.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Dentist Dental Nurse $1,160,00 600 00 DENTAL CLINIC -EXPENSES Credits 1.750,80 Appropriation -March 21, 1938 $1110.00 $5,394.91Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Dental Supplies 5,394.92 Equipment and Repair .. Sundry Items MIDDLESEX COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 $730.94 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Assessment for Alterations and Additions 730.94 $58.14 27.00 19.61 $99.75 .25 POSTURE CLINIC -EXPENSES Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 100,610 $625.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 325 POSTURE CLINIC—EXPENSES (Continued) 326 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLUMBING DEPARTMENT—EXPENSES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $35.1.V Physician $109.00 Debits Nurses 454.80 Sundry Items 0.59 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Automobile Allowance $57.00 Sundry Items 24.37 $560.39 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 64.61 VITAL STATISTICS Credits 625.00 $81.37 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 363 SEWER MAINTENANCE—PERSONAL SERVICES Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $50.00 DCredits Debits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $1,105.75 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Birth and Death Returns $17.00 Debits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Account 33.00 Superintendent.....,,...................................,................. $767.24 85.00 ANIMAL INSPECTION—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector 50,00 Clerk 338.51 1,105,75 SEWER MAINTENANCE—WAGES & EXPENSES $500 UU Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 83,110,00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Sewer Assessment Fund) 1,690.00 600.00 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 2.48 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits appropriation—March 21, 1938 .. $809.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector 8U0.00 PLUMBING DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $800.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Inspector 800.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Expenses $16.75 Labor 3,316.03 Equipment and Repair 339.15 Gasoline and 011 245.34 Sundry Items .. .. 129.79 $4,097.06 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 123.33 Departmental Transfers for Services 2.00 $4,222.39 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Sewer Assessment Fund 490.09 $4,712.48. 4,712.48 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 327 328 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER MAINTENANCE—SERVICES SEWER DEPARTMENT—CLAIM COLONIAL GARAGE, INC. (Continued) Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 *1,550.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 81,147-31 All Other Items .. 121.68 $1,268.99 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 145,77 Departmental Transfers for Services 117.97 $1,532.73 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 17.27 SEWER DEPARTMENT—STOCK ACCOUNT Credits 1,550.00 Balance January 1, 1938 3N4.73 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 432.34 Debits Costs 31-50 Interest 197.80 2,879.30 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 855.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION—BOW STREET Credits Appropriation—April 25, 1938 $1,700 00 Debits Appropriation rescinded by vote of Town November 10, 1938 1,700.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION—RINDGE, MELROSE, RAWSON ALBEMARLE & WINN AVENUES Credits Appropriation—April 25, 1938 *1.,300,00 Debits Transferred to Sewer Department ---Claim, Colonial $817.07 Garage, Inc., by vote of Town November 10, 1938 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe $349.24 SEWER CONSTRUCTION—SUNDRY STREETS All Other Items 47.25 Credits 396.49 Balance December 31. 1935 forward to 1939 $420.58 Balance January 1, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 from Sewer Assess- ment Fund SEWER DEPARTMENT—CLAIM COLONIAL GARAGE, INC. Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Appropriation November 10, 1938 from Sewer Con- struction—Bow Street Appropriation November 10, 1938 from Sewer Con- struction—Rindge Avenue Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Damage Award .. 82,6511.00 *1,645.00 1,300.00 $2,945.00 Labor *1,071.06 All Other Items 78.49 *1,149.55 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 155.53 Departmental Transfers for Services 80.00 1,300.00 81,083.95 1,000.00 *2,083.96 1,385.08 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $698.88 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 329 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION --MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AND RIGHT OF WAY TO MILL BROOK Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 $3,800,00 330 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES (Continued) Town Equipment 197.25 Sundry Items 4.16 $1,899.52 Debits Departmental Transfers for Supplies U.48 1,900,00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,177,09 Pipe 876.37 Town Equipment 336.76 Credits GARBAGE COLLECTION Other Equipment 63.76 Gravel, Brick and Cement 264.49 All Other Items 653.34 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits $3,071.81 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Departmental Transfers for Supplies 4.70 Contract Departmental Transfers for Services 82,00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 3,158.51 Account Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 8641.49 *4,2U2.26 2.74 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—PERSONAL SERVICES DRAIN CONSTRUCTION—SUNDRY Credits Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $174.20 Pipe 345.10 Town Equipment 56,00 All Other Items 139.02 $714.32 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 0.98 $4,205.00 4,205.00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $5,416.UU $1,129.44 Debits 715.30 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 8414.14 CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $1,900.00 $37.998.19 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Clerk Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $3,130.00 1,565.00 720.67 $6,415.67 0.33 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services ..........., 5,416.00 $3ti,IlUU.00 207.09 1,791.10 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,698.11 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies 895.73 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—WAGES AND EXPENSES (Continued) Office Equipment and Repair 107.29 Automobile Allowance 330.00 Labor 17,791.25 Equipment and Repair 878.97 Asphalt 7,517.58 Stone, Gravel, etc. 7,462.92 Truck and Equipment Rental 1,661.29 All Other Items 1,444.76 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $37,289.79 116.84 $37,406.63 591.56 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—CHAPTER 90 Credits Appropriation—March 21. 1938 Loan in anticipation of reimbursement from State and County Refunds Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,445.97 Crushed Stone, etc. 1,442,00 Equipment Rental 570.73 Town Equipment 31.50 Pipe 192.75 Asphalt, etc, 1,199,50 Sundry Items 22.05 SNOW REMOVAL Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Departmental Transfers for Supplies 331 332 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37,998.19 $3,000.00 2,009.00 4.59 SNOW REMOVAL (Continued) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $7,829.09 Trucks and Teams 5,054.43 Town Equipment 2,895.64 Equipment and Repair 1,443.73 Sand 2,094.47 Sundry Items 233.87 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -1937 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1935 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Railroad Signal Maintenance TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $5,004.50 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 5,004.50 $18,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $547,47 Lighting G28.80 Beacon Maintenance 298.20 Traffic Signal Maintenance 91.70 Signs 202.03 Town Equipment 41.63 Paint 162.51 Railroad Signal 100.00 Sundry Items 57.32 Departmental Transfers for Supplies $1,829.75 5.10 $1,834.85 1,546.23 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 5.10 Account 71.55 $19,551.33 19,551.33 $97.91 97.01 $1,900 00 6.40 $1,906,40 1,905.40 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 333 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL—IMPROVEMENT OF SYSTEM Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: New Signals: Waltham St. and Mass. Ave. Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 STREET LIGHTS Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 • Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Lighting 121,640.23 Relocation of Poles 134.49 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account STREET SIGNS Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee 121,774.72 1,065.28 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 3205.65 Signs 267.42 Town Equipment .. 33.00 Sundry Items 44.21 1550.00 514.5a 135.50 122,840.00 22,840.0U' 1550.223 550.2& HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT PAYABLE -1937 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Paint 334 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Road Machinery Fund) Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—November 10, 1938 (Road Machin- ery Fund) Departmental Transfers for Supplies Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Parts and Repairs 13,530.55 Gasoline and Oil 2,609.90 Coal 186.07 New Equipment 1,062.81 Replacing Equipment 851.50 Sundry Items 103.78 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Road Machinery Fund 18,344.64 5.50 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION—SUNDRY STREETS Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 1190.36 Concrete, Cement, Sand, etc. 293.30 Equipment Rental 23.38 Town Equipment 25.60 Topping and Binder 610.80 36.82 Sundry Items Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—CURBING Credits *29,69' Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by 29.6$ Vote of Town March 21, 1938 87,100,00 400.00 850.00 0.14 18,350.14 8,350.14 199.61 1,000.00 11,009.61 1,090.22 19.39 135.35 135.35 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—BEDFORD STREET—CHATER 90 Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Loan—In anticipation of reimbursement from State and County Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $3,295.37 Equipment Rental 752.66 Town Equipment 359.00 Broken Stone, Gravel, etc. 2,177.54 Brick, Cement, etc. 369.29 Pipe 1,727.79 Asphalt, etc. 900.33 Sundry Items 762.98 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION—CHARLES STREET Credits Appropriation Marcb 21, 1938 Appropriation—November 10, 1938 (Pensions—Po- lice Department) Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Equipment, etc. Cement, Brick, etc. Pipe Broken Stone, etc. Asphalt, ete. Equipment Rental Town Equipment Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Supplies $4,346.98 53.21 260.77 720.58 1,986.48 7•r•�.�t; 1,147.94 885.91 1,594.35 ;11,763.30 102.91 336• $5,901/.00- 10,0011.00 5,900.00- 10,0011.00 $15,000.00 10,344.86 $4,655.14 $11,000.00 835.00 58.00 z5.02 - $11,908,02 25.02' $11,9u8.02 11,856.21'. Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $41.81 336 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—HIBBERT STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Departmental Transfers for Services Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $534.99 Broken Stone, etc. 353.03 Town Equipment 9.67 Equipment Rental 43,07 Asphalt, etc. 125.52 Sundry Items 207.02 Departmental Transfers for Supplies $1,373.30 58.00 ;729.30 600.00 102.00 ;1,431.3 U 1,431.30 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—LINCOLN STREET --(1936) Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transferred to Excess & Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 21, 1938 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—REED STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transferred to Excess & Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 21, 1938 824.24 24,24 $2.04 2.04 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—WATERTOWN STREET—(1936) Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 31, 1938 $0.08 0.08 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—EDGAR F. SCHEIBE CLAIM Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Claim Settlement 337 $2UU.00 200.00 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—HARRY B. & ETHEL OSGOOD CLAIM Credits .Appropriation—November 10, 1938 (Sewer Con- struction—Bow Street) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Claim Settlement PUBLIC WELFARE—PRIOR YEAR BILLS Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Accounts Payable ....,. PUBLIC WELFARE—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Agent ?nvestigator and Asst. Agent $2,283.34 1,565.00 Assistant Investigator and Clerk 930.00 Clerk 978.33 Other Clerical 798.23 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $6,554.90 540.10 338 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WELFARE—TOWN PHYSICIAN Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary of Physician .. PUBLIC WELFARE—AID & EXPENSES Credits $65.01 Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee Refunds 55.00 $703.11 703.11 $7,096.00 7,095.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Administration: Postage and Office Supplies $153.02 Equipment and Repair—Office 106.48 Automobile Expense and Sundry Items 184.71 New Automobile 664.40 Outside Relief by Town: Groceries and Provisions 4,246.79 Fuel 4,405.61 Board and Care 226.47 Medicine and Medical Care 1,383.26 State Institutions 30.00 Cash Grants to Individuals 46, 755.58 Clothing 841.65 Rent 6,533.50 Delivery of Federal Commodities 2,347.94 Hospitals 4,099.89 Sundry Items 430,01 Relief by Other Cities and Towns: Cities 821.86 Towns 1,606.75 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID—AID & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $750.011 750.00 $72,905.00 1,8146.92 576.90 $74,887.92 74,887.92 $7,000.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 339 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID—Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Supplies 91.47 Aid: Cash Grants 6,958.34 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Medicine and Medical Attendance 32.30 Cash Grants $755.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue $6,992.11 Account 245.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 1,000.013 Account 7.89 340 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MILITARY AID Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $1,000.00 Debits OLD AGE ASSISTANCE—AID & EXPENSES 7,000.00 Credits Appropriation—March 31, 1938 $20,000.00 Refunds 15.00 Debits $20,015.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Office Supplies $21.79 Equipment 212,50 Aid by Town: Cash Grants 18,928.80 Medicine and Medical Attendance 117.68 Funeral Expense 300.00 Aid by Other Cities and Towns 413.89 SOLDIERS' BURIALS Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account SOLDIERS' RELIEF—AID & EXPENSES Credits $100.09 100.00 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $6,1)00.1)11 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee 1,049.4Z Refunds 48.00 Debits $19,994.66 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Aid: Account Zu.34 Cash Grants $5,15313 20,015.1)0 Fuel 442.22 Groceries and Provisions 475.71 STATE AID Rent 446.09 Hospital 228.60 Credits Sundry Items 351.56 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants $419.50 Credits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Appropriation—March 21, 1938 .. $192,680.55 Account 80.50 Refunds 100.00 500.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES $7,097.22 7,097_'22 $192,780.56 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 341 342 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT—PERSONAL SERVICES—Continued SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—EXPENSES—Continued Debits Transportation: Students—Elementary 6,038.20 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Nurse 200.00 Light and Power: High 2,046.18 Elementary 911.76 Fuel: High 1,310.56 Elementary 5,447.79 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: High: Repairs 2,959.82 Supplies and Sundry 1,638.71 Elementary: Repairs 2,814.14 Supplies and Sundry 1,638,17 Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment: High 930.92 Elementary 51.00 Improvement— Outlay: High 1,656.62 192,780.56 Elementary 0.00 Superintendent ;4,80U.00 Clerks 3,150.33 School Nurse 1,700.00 Physicians 990.1)0 Attendance Officer 200.00 Teachers: High 77,803.60 Elementary 11,662.61 Special 16,496.57 Janitors: High 6,198.49 Elementary 8,093.39 $191,095.89 Transferred to School Maintenance—Expenses by vote of Town November 10, 1938 1,400.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 284.67 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—November 10, 1938 (School Main- tenance—Personal Services) Debits $39,853.90 1,100.00 $41,253.90 Miscellaneous: High .. 1,480.35 Elementary 387.63 40,923.37 Departmental Transfers for Services 70.00 December 31, 1935 --transferred to Accounts Payable Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Accounts 259.95 0.58 40,993.3 260.53 41,253.90 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General: Postage and Supplies ;179.52 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—AMERICANIZATION CLASSES Traveling Expenses 382.64 Credits Telephone 484.19 All Other Items 72.50 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 ;200.00 Text Books and Supplies: Books: High 2,346.34 Elementary 1,560.99 Supplies: High 3,150.67 Shop 731.60 Elementary 2,394.57 Tuition: Special Students 102.50 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Salary Teacher 5152.00 Supplies 3.44 ;155.44 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenuo Account 44.56 200.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 343 344 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY—EXPENSES—Continued Credits Bindings: Books 280.x5 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $1,430.40 Periodicals 49.85 Debits Fuel and Light: Fuel 8`L 0.05 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Light 988.23 Tuition $1,342.93 Buildings and Grounds: Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Repairs 300,01 Account 87.4722.40 Furniture and Furnishings 1,430.49 Sundry Items 330.22 Other Expenses: Sundry Items 58.83 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $9,635.09 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Librarian $1,860.00 Assistants 5,908.13 Substitutes 193.43 Janitors 1,631.43 Substitute Janitors 42.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $9,634.99 0.51 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY—EXPENSES 9,635.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $3,757.09 33.50 141.00 $3,931.59 268.41 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—August 25, 1938—(Parks and Pray grounds—Wages and Expenses) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Credits Superintendent $1,700.00 Clerk 638.17 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 *2,746.53 Playground Instructors 1,563.00 Transferred from Middlesex County Account --Dog License Fees 1,453.47 $3,901.17 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue 4,299.09 Accounts 28.00 Debits 3,929.17 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Supplies 4319.34 Telephone 128.76 Books, Periodicals, etc.: Books $28.95 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $10,000.00 Periodicals 67.05 Appropriation—November 10, 1938 (Park Dept.— Indexes and Bulletins '11.55 Fence, East Lexington Playground) 180.00 4,200.00 43,756.00 173.17 $3,929.17 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 345 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS -Continued PARK DEPARTMENT -FENCE, EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND From W. A. Tower Fund Income 340.00 From E. C. Redman Fund Income 12.68 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 60.00 $10,592.58 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Fence 352.41 Administration: Postage and Oflrce Expenses $61.98 $384.41 Telephone 86.67 Transferred to Parks and Playgrounds -Wages and Automobile Allowance 250.00 Expenses by vote of Town November 10, 1938 180.00 General: 564.41 Labor 6,900.42 Equipment and Repair 519.29 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $35.59 Gasoline and Oil 151.49 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 266.90 Light and Power 225.72 Water 145.31 PARK DEPARTMENT -FENCE, CENTER PLAYGROUND Sundry Items 393.53 Credits Playgrounds: Swimming Pool Caretaker 250.00 Transportation 158.35 Debits Credits Appropriation -March 28, 1938 $600.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 32.00 Appropriation -March 28, 1938 $900A1.1 Chemicals 132.53 Equipment and Repair 242.73 Sundry Items ,. 157.23 $9,958.15 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 27.30 Departmental Transfers for Services 10.50 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Fence 2'7.66 640.67 00x.2'1 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939. $231.7:1 $9,995.95 Transferred to Parks and Playgrounds -Personal PARK DEPARTMENT -DEPOT PARK BEAUTIFICATION Services by vote of Town August 25, 1938 173.17 Credits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Balance January 1, 1938 *25.00 Account 423.46 CAPTAIN PARKER MONUMENT -REPAIR 10,592.58 Credits Balanee January 1, 1938 $80.00 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 21, 1938 80.0U Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Erecting Posts MEMORIAL DAY 25.00 Credits Appropriation -March 21, 1938 $250,00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Wreaths $125.00 All Other Items REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 347 348 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MEMORIAL DAY—Continued CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM—Continued Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 96.56 $221.56 28.44 250.00 PATRIOTS' DAY Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 8500.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Accrued Liability $6,526.00 Normal Liability 4,174.00 Extraordinary Pension Amounts 961.00 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM INTEREST DEFICIENCY ON FUNDS 11,660.00 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 830.52 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Transportation $254.82 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: All Other Items 245.18 Annuity Savings Fund $19.27 Pension Accumulation Fund 11.25 500.00 PENSIONS—FIRE DEPARTMENT Credits PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING—WAGES & EXPENSES Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $1,107.81 Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Appro- priation Committee William P. Wright 1,10'1.81 PENSIONS—POLICE DEPARTMENT Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $2,220.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $6,912.48 Light and Power 455.52 Coal and Gas 673.78 Supplies and Sundry Items 403.64 30.52 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $8,145.42 Patrick J. Maguire $1,095.00 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 26.37 Transferred to Highway Const. Charles St. by vote of Town November 10, 1938 825.00 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 310.00 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING—SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 2,220.00 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION ACCUMULATION FUND Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 21, 1938 58,379.00 92.79 $8,471.79 8,471.79 Credits Balance January 1, 1938 55.00 Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 $11,660.00 5.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING IMPROVEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 349 849.26 49.36 PUBLIC WORKS—LABOR, MATERIALS & EXPENSES Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Office Expenses Supervisor Clerical Automobile Allowance, etc. General: Labor .. 84,756.99 2(1,000.09 824,'1 56.90 8290.74 1,072.50 465.00 227.60 1,886.02 Teams and Trucks 5,119.39 2,044.20 606.21 150.07 4,403.15 1,928.51 535.48 2.231.25 2,088.93 1,629.13 Town Equipment Equipment and Repairs Gasoline and Oil Curbing Culverts and Pipe Spraying Materials Gravel, Sand, Loam, etc, Sewing Unit Expenses Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Supplies 350 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WORKS—WELFARE AID—Continued Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Supervision .. Labor Tools, etc. Sundry Items Departmental Transfers for Supplies ., Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Refunds INSURANCE Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Workmen's Compensation Public Liability Automobile Liability Automobile, Fire and Theft Building Fire .• Air Tanks Automobile Property Damage Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 81,245.93 36.80 '15.37 513.91 81,872.01 48.80 82,376.98 182.09 658,44 57.39 2,615.22 66.74 79.90 1,929,81 $2,201.32 $6,049.00 88.60 $6,036.76 691.84 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Credits $24,590.18 166.72 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 PUBLIC WORKS—WELFARE AID Credits Balance January 1, 1938 24,750.90 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Preparing Reports Supplies and Sundry Items $3,123,13 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $25.00 41.59 $ 66.59 Appropriation—March 28, 1938 3.41 1,900.00 84,123.13 56,728.60 6,728.60 370.00 70.09 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT PERMANENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE—EXPENSES Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 BARNES PROPERTY PURCHASE Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Purchase TOWN MEETING MAP Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by vote of Town March 21, 1938 LOAM SUPPLY—DEVELOPMENT Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Town Equipment Sundry Items Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 TOWN REPORT—PRINTING Credits Appropriation --March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Printing Reports Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account 8154.50 174.50 30.00 81,166.53 0.25 351 352 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 8800.00 800.00 (,uo(1,uu UNCLASSIFIED Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Lighting Clock Punera 1 Flowers Damage Claims Sundry Items Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue (AMMO() Account .. $0.75 0.78 81,1100.00 359.00 $641.00 81,166.78 1,166.78 RESERVE FUND Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 Appropriation—March 28, 1938 (Water Construction —Shade Street) Debits Transfers by vote of Appropriation Committee: Selectmen's Department—Expenses Treasurer's Department—Expenses Other Finance Offices and Accounts Town Clerk's Department --Expenses Registrations Department—Personal Services Registrations Dept.—Personal Services 1939 Registrations Department—Expenses Law Department—Expenses Engineering Department—Expenses Engineering Department—Vine Brook Drainage Police Department—Expenses Fire Dept.—Underground Cable—Elm Avenue Dog Clinic .. Snow Removal Street Signs Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses Soldiers' Relief Public Works Building—Wages and Expenses Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account $23,51 10.00 5.00 77.84 $112.35 177.65 $110.00 19.70 284.14 .40 24.00 292.00 313.03 16.41 9.73 13.44 535.31 120.00 14.28 1,546.23 0.28 1,606.92 1,049.22 92.79 $6,997.88 101.03 .31.10.00 300.0(1 85,000.00 1,098.91 $6,098,91 6,098.91 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT WATER MAINTENANCE --PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent Draftsman Clerical .. 81,532.76 1,432.50 1,275.93 $4,241.19 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Water De- partment—Available Surplus 4.82 353 354 TOWN OF LEXINGTON $4,246.0/ 4,246.01 WATER MAINTENANCE—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 28, 1935 855,300.00 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 222.7% Departmental Transfers for Services 8.26 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Postage and Office Supplies 8538.56 Office Equipment and Repair 24.34 Telephone 39.06 Recording Fees 19.09 Sundry Items 34.65 General: Labor 11,631.11 Pipe, Hydrants, etc. 1,319.99 Meters and Fittings 675.22 Equipment and Repair 2,778.41 Gasoline and Oil 589.81 Insurance 812.55 Sundry Items 473.08 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services Transfer—Interest on Debt Transfer—Metropolitan Water Tax 1939 $18,991.77 458.72 301.12 $19,751.62 4,363.75 31,219.76 $55,335.13 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Water De- partment—Available Surplus 195.88 $55,531.01 55,531.01 WATER MAINTENANCE—REPLACEMENTS Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe, Fittings, etc. Meters and Fittings Gasoline and Oil :ii 154.60 515.13 25.58 8695.31 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 360.67 Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Water De- partment --Available Surplus • 31,055.98 794.02 WATER MAINTENANCE—SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1538 Debits Payments en Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 81,571,78 Pipe and Fittings 1,334.23 Meters and Fittings 356.82 Sundry Items 174.22 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Water De- partment—Available Surplus 33,437.06 401.95 251.64 84,150,54 849.46 WATER DEPARTMENT—STOCK ACCOUNT Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Pipe, Fittings, etc. 81,046.60 81,'250.90 1,250.09 85,000.00 5,000.01.1 82,317.12 2,268.63 84,585.75 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 355 356 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT—STOCK ACCOUNT (Continued) WATER CONSTRUCTION—SUNDRY STREETS Hydrants and Fittings 166.68 Meters and Fittings 111.35 Jointing Compound and Cement 100.00 1,4U8.63. Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $3,177.12 WATER CONSTRUCTION—COTTAGE AND EAST STREETS Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Water Dept.—Avail- able Surplus) $6,600.00 Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Water Assessment Fund) Appropriation—March Iarch 21, 1938 (Water Department —Available Surplus) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Labor $1,26`2.66 Pipes and Fittings '121.68 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Valves, ete. 23.12 Labor $1,462.43 Sundry Items 181.51 Pipe and Fittings 2,740.18 Hydrants and Fittings 416.71 Sundry Items 169.79 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Departmental Transfers for Services $4,789.11 2,833.99 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 117.85 Departmental Transfers for Services 812.83 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $85.13 5,719.78 $2,188.91 641.73 3.34 $419.11 1,409.00 1.191.00 $2,919,11 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $880.21 WATER CONSTRUCTION—RAYMOND STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1938 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits .Appropriation—March 21, 1938 $250.09 $2,400.0() Deb its Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Superintendent $260.00 Labor $278.32 Clerk 511.00 Pipe and Fittings 616.40 Sundry Items 1VU.69 $995.41 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 174.26 Departmental Transfers for Services 135.51 1,3U5.1S Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $1,094.88 WATER CONSTRUCTION—SHADE STREET Credits Balance January 1, 1938 31,098.91 250.OU CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 31,911.80 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $1,710.05 Sundry Items 198.06 31,9 08.11 Debits Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Transferred to Reserve Fund by vote of Town Account 3.69 March 28, 1938 1,098.91 1,911.80 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 357 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—WESTVIEW—PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's' Warrants: Superintendent $400.00 Clerk 50.00 $450.00 450.00 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—WESTVIEW—WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 (Westview Cemetery —Sale of Lots Fund) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies .. $28,08 Labor 1,900.51 Tools, etc. 154.99 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc. 194.74 Sundry Items 227,48 Departmental Transfers for Supplies Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Westview Cemetery—Sale of Lots Fund INTEREST ON DEBT Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Transferred from Water Maintenance Account Debits Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue All Other $2,505.80 59.62 $2,576.42 225.38 $788.38 30.94 $800.80 2,0011.00 $2,800-80 2,800.80 $12,136.25 4,363.75 516,500.00 358 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INTEREST ON DEBT (Continued) General Loans: General Highway Sewer Drain School Public Service Enterprises: Water Balance December 31, 1938 transferred to Revenue Account MATURING DEBT Credits Appropriation—March 21, 1938 Appropriation—March 21, 1938 from Excess and De- ficiency Transferred from Premiums Account Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: General Loans: General Sewer Drain School Public Service Enterprises: Water 1,435.00 61.87 2,172.54) 202.50 5,83G.G0 4,560.75 $14,884.94 1,616.06 $8,500.00 9,000.00 3,000.00 48,500.00 33,0110.00 16,500.0U $66,893.08 35,000.00 11)6.92 ;102,000.0U 165,00(1.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 359 ANALYSIS OF APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS NON -REVENUE? SEWER CONSTRUCT1ON—BOW STREET Credits Appropriation—April 25, 1938 (Loan Authorized)- Debits Loan authorization rescinded by vote of Town No- vember 10, 1938 $5.000.00 5,000.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION—RINDGE, MELROSE, RAWSON, 360 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER CONSTRUCTION—NORTH LEXINGTON Credits Appropriation—August 25, 1938 (Loan Authorized) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Preliminary Expenses: Advertising Land Engineering: Engineering Fees Test Borings $124.80 36.21 2,6'20.47 418.32 ALBERMARLE & WINN AVENUES Legal: Office Overhead 2.64 Credits Appropriation April 25, 1938 (Loan Authorized).... Debits Loan authorization rescinded by vote of Tonin No- vember 10, 1938 $15,000.00 15,000.130 SEWER CONSTRUCTION—ARLINGTON LINE TO RINDGE AVENUE Credits Appropriation—April 25, 1938 (Loan Authorized).... $15,000.00 Debits Loan authorization rescinded by vote of Town No- vember 10, 1938 15,600.00 SEWER & SURFACE DRAINAGE—VINE BROOK Credits Appropriation—August 3, 1038 (Loan Authorized)$183,000.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Preliminary Expenses: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—CHERRY STREET Advertising $127.21 Credits Miscellaneous 4.90 Land 155.66 Appropriation March 28, 1938 (Loan Authorized).... Engineering: Engineering Fees 1,529.97 Debits Blueprints 8.82 Field Inspection 851.55 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Material Tests 4,00 Labor $240.25 Legal: Equipment Rental 159,17 Office Overhead 35.45 Town Equipment 21.04 2,715.55 Stone and Gravel 455.11 Asphalt, etc. 246.27 Sundry Items 18.16 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $180,284.45 $9(1,000.00 3,202.43 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 $86,797.58 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—CARY STREET Credits Appropriation ---March 28, 1938 (Loan Authorized).— Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 5250,43 Equipment Rental 234.94 Stone and Gravel 474.6U Asphalt, etc. 170.82 Sundry Items 50.21 $1,2UU.00 1,200. DO 51,206.00 1,200.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 361 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION-TAFT AVENUE Credits Appropriation -March 28, 1938 (Loan Authorized) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor Equipment Rental Town Equipment Cement and Brick Pipe Stone and Gravel Asphalt, etc. Sundry Items *2,117.03 1,344.22 619.15 233.49 593.20 1,840.33 303.04 441.54 BARNES PROPERTY PURCHASE Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Purchase 362 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STORM EMERGENCY $7,500.00 Appropriation -November 1, 1938 (Loan Authorized) Refund 7,600.00 *22,9110.00 22, 000.00 PUBLIC WORKS -LABOR, MATERIALS & EXPENSES Credits Appropriation --August 25, 1938 (Loan Authorized) Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration: Supervisor $370.50 Clerical 132.40 Postage and Office Expense 142.25 Automobile Allowance 60.00 Sundry Items 2.41 General: Labor 356.20 Equipment Rental 1,896.14 Town Equipment 551.76 Equipment and Repair 490.79 Sand, Gravel, etc. 187.83 Curbing 1,196.91 Transportation 174.00 Sewing Unit Expenses .. 573.86 Sundry Items 1,339.25 $13,000.00 7,474.30 Balance December 31, 1938 forward to 1939 *5,525.70 Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Street, Park and Tree Department: Labor Equipment Rental Tools, etc. Town Equipment Claims Fence Repair Building Repair Sundry Items Fire Department: Labor Signal Repair Building Repair Sundry Items Cemetery Department: Labor --Munroe Labor -Westview Building Repairs Fence Repair: Westview Munroe Sundry Items School Department: Building Repair Playground Repair Sundry Items Registrations Department Police Department Balance December 31, 1938 forward Lo 1939 .............. $8,'213.02 5,156.57 290.99 1,836.111 96.15 2'70.00 190.511 554.23 198.00 2,806.82 77.01 228.15 99.02 170.75 12.84 198.00 337.09 15.67 4'17.67 40.18 109.00 5.95 9.90 4.00 *23,004.00 21,383.34 $1,620.66 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 363 364 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANALYSIS OF OVERLAY ACCOUNTS— SURPLUS ACCOUNTS AND OTHERS ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1930 Debits From Revenue 1938 $166.66 Credits Overdraft forward January 1, 1938 $166.66 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1931 Credits From Revenue 1938 $166.66 Debits Overdraft forward January 1, 1938 $166.66 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1932 Credits *Transfer from Overlay Reserve Fund Debits $95.39 Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax 192.21 Overdraft December 31, 1938 ., $6.86 ( * Transfer to Overlay Reserve Fund in 1934—$1,443.43 Transferred back to Overlay 1932 in 1936 & 1937—$283.85.) ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1933—Continued Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax $1111.4115 Overdraft December 31, 1938 $4i•y (* Transfer to Overlay Reserve Fund in 1934 & 1935—$2,1124.11 Transfer red back to Overlay 1933 in 1936 and 1937—$582.39) ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1934 Credits From Revenue 1938 $104.77 Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax 112.03 Overdraft December 31, 1938 $7•26. ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1935 Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 $139.511 Debits Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax Balance December 31, 1938 $1n.49 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1936 Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 $3,153.44' Debits ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1933 Abatements by Assessors: Poll Tax•b66.UO Real Estate Tax 571.111 Credits *Transfer from Overlay Reserve Fund $91.36 From Revenue 1938 6.37 $97.73 1,1411.111 Balance December 31, 1938 $z,013.31J REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 365, ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1937 Credits From Revenue 1938 Abatement Real Estate Tax rescinded Debits Overdraft forward January 1, 1938 6374.69 Abatements by Assessors: Poll Tax 2.00 Personal Property Tax 147.23 Real Estate Tax 1,354.19 Real Estate Tax on Tax Titles 100.50 Overdraft December 31, 1938 ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1938 Credits Overlaying Assessment by Assessors Debits Abatements by Assessors: Personal Property Tax 63.23 Real Estate Tax 9,544.68 Balance December 31, 1938 STATE TAX—.1937 Credits From Revenue 1938 Debits Overdraft forward January 1, 1938 NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWER TAX -1937 Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Debits To Revenue 1938 61,801.'18 31.49 61,833.27. 1,978.65 6145.321 368 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATE PARKS & RESERVATIONS TAX -1938 Credits From Revenue 1938 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For State Parks and Reservations Tax Overdraft December 31, 1938 From Revenue 1938 SPECIAL HIGHWAY TAX -1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 810,379.59 For land taking—Alewife Brook Parkway Exten- sion .. 9,4147.01 $831.59 6'2,400.99 62,400.09 Overdraft December 31, 1938 From Revenue 1938 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX -1938 Credits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: For County Tax Overdraft December 31, 1938 SEWER HOUSE CONNECTION DEPOSITS Credits Deposits January 1 to December 31, 1938 6156.24 Debits Deposits transferred to Accounts Receivable ,,,,$1,467.26 Deposits refunded 98.24 $156.24 $5'21.7'2 575.85 $54.13 $140.00 $761.77 $6'21.77 613,808.16 33,855.82 847.88 $1,105,50 *1,565.50 Balance December 31, 1938 $2111.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT WATER HOUSE CONNECTION DEPOSITS Credits 369 Balance forward January 1, 1938 8.25.00 Deposits January 1, to December 31, 1938 1,920.50 370 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST FUNDS INCOME—MUNROE CEMETERY Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 From Trustees of Public Trusts: Perpetual Care Fund Income 820.7'3 500.00 81,951.50 Debits 8525.79 Debits Deposits transferred to Accounts Receivable 81,650.61 Deposits refunded 104.84 81,755,45 Balance December 31, 1938 8190.05 MISCELLANEOUS DEPOSITS Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Deposits in 1938 for Town Seal Cuts Deposits in 1938 for Real Estate Purchases Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor 8458.15 Loam 7.50 Plants 59.00 Sundry Items .77 526.42 Balance December 31, 1938 80.37 TRUST FUNDS INCOME—WESTVIEW CEMETERY 8111.00 Credits 2.00 55.00 Balance forward January 1, 1938 From Trustees of Public Trusts: $97.00 Perpetual Care Fund Income Deposits transferred to Accounts Receivable: For Real Estate Purchases 885.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1938 812.00 Labor 1:574.95 Flowers 9.42 TRUST FUNDS INCOME—COLONIAL CEMETERY Credits Balance forward January 1. 1938 ,,.,..,. 814,14 From Trustees of Public Trusts: Perpetual Care Fund Income 50.01) Charles E. Frencu Colonial Cemetery Fund In- come 50.00 $114.14 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $112.15 Balance December 31, 1938 81.99 898.31 500.00 8598.31. 584.37 - Balance December 31, 1938 813.94 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FUND—FOR ADMINISTRATION Credits From State for United States Grants 4535.30 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Expense $636.30 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE—FOR AID Credits From State for United States Grants 315,090.75• REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT OLD AGE ASSISTANCE—FOR AID—Continued Refund Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants DEPENDENT CHILDREN FUND—FOR AID Credits From State for United States Grants Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Cash Grants HIGHWAY FUND—CHAPTER 500 ACTS 1938 Credits From State—Distribution of Gasoline Tax Debits Balance December 31, 1938 TAX TITLES Debits Balance forward January 1, 1938 New Tax Titles Taken During 1938 Additions to Existing Tax Titles Credits Tax Title Redemptions $9,765.09 Tax Title Foreclosures 2,686.25 Tax Titles Disclaimed by Collector 4,965.48 Tax Title Additions Withdrawn by Collector 5.14 Tax Title Additions abated by Assessors 100.50 Interest Adjusted Account of Abatements 2.30 Costs and Interest Eliminated Account of Court Order 127.48 Audit Adjustments: Foreclosures not reported 4,641.89 371 372 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 16.00 $16,105.75 16,105.75 $1,468.66 1,468,615 $16,700.00 1E00 16,71.11.1.00 $59,460.09 15,131.05 14,514.45 $80,105.59 $22,294,13 Balance December 31, 1938 $57,811.46 VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND Balance forward January 1, 1938 Balance December 31, 1938 Credits Debits SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Frank Poitrast—Lots 135-142 Fottler Ave. Debits Balance December 31, 1938 TAX TITLE POSSESSIONS Debits Value March 23, 1938 as per audit Possessions Added March 23 to December 31, 1938.... Credits Sales: Lots 135-142 Fottler Avenue $4.23,82 Lots 50-62 Rockville Avenue 39.02 Lots 56—Sec. 3 Farmhurst 68.03 Lots 32-36 Arcola Street 80.77 Lots 56-57 Brandon Street 62.37 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Debits Transfer to Overlay 1932 Transfer to Overlay 1933 $95.39 91.38 $3,617.89 0.00 $3,617.89 $63.72 725.00 $788.72 0,01) $788.72 $14,839.64. 2,686.25 $17.525.89 674.01 $16,851.88 $185..- 186.75 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT ROAD MACHINERY FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1938 Collections for Rentals Transfer December 31, 1938 of -Unexpended Balance in Road Machinery Account Debits Transfer by vote of Town March 21, 1938 to Road Machinery Account Transfer by vote of Town November 10, 1938 to Road Machinery Account Balance December 31, 1938 $7,100-00 8511.00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Collections from sale of lots Transfer December 31, 1938 of unexpended Balance Westview Cemetery Maintenance Account Debits Transfer by vote of Town March 21, 1938 to West- view Cemetery Maintenance Account Balance December 31, 1938 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND 373 $6,789.35 9,973.93 5,50 $16,768.78 7,950.00 $8,818.78 *2,004.10 3,125.20 2225.36 $5,354.68 2,000.00 *3,3b4.68 (For Maintenance and Construction—See Sec. 11 Chap. 504 Acts 1897) Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Collections -Sewer Assessment: Unapportioned Paid in Advance Added to Tax Bills -1938 Added to Tax Bills—Prior Audit Adjustment: From Taxes 1936 Transfer December 31, 1938 of Unexpended Balance: Sewer Maintenance Account $2,606.90 235.09 391.85 1,642,10 837.9'4 11.18 490.09 $6,125 01 374 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND—Continued Debits Transfers by Vote of Town March 21, 1938: To Sewer Maintenance—Wages and Expenses To Sewer Construction—Sundry Balance December 31, 1938 $1,600.00 1,000.00 WATER DEPARTMENT—AVAILABLE SURPLUS Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Refund Public Liability Insurance Premium 1937 ,, Water Department Receipts for 1938 in Excess of Appropriations for Maintenance Unexpended Balances Transferred December 31: From Water Maintenance—Personal Services From Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses From Water Maintenance—Replacements .. From Water Services Debits Refund 1937 Collection Transfer by Vote of Town March 21, 1938: To Water Construction—Sundry To Water Construction—Cottage & East Streets Balance December 31, 1938 REVENUE ACCOUNT -1938 Credits Tax Levy—Polls Tax Levy --Personal Property Tax Levy—Real Estate Appropriation of Available Funds: 1937—After Fixing Tax Rate 1938—Before Fixing Tax Rate 1938—After Fixing Tax Rate Transfers from Water Maintenance Account: For Metropolitan Water Tax 1938 Over Assessments 1937: North Metropolitan Sewer Tax Metropolitan Water Tax $ 8.11 1,100.00 6,600.00 $156.24 1,206.31 2,600.00 $3,525.04 $7,732.60 42.84 7,443.32 4,82 195.88 ' 194.02 849.46 $16,462.94 7,708.11 $8,754.83 $6,576.00 51,426.53 593,025.10 68,196.48 58,198.91 6,428.17 81,219.76 1,362.55 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT REVENUE ACCOUNT -Continued Estimated Receipts 1938: Income Tax 64,915.41 Corporation Tax 3,231.41 State Owned Land -Lieu of Taxes 404,40 Motor Vehicle Excise 22,800.00 Licenses and Permits 2,500.00 Fines 5U1.00 Special Assessments 8,000,00 General Government 1,500.00 Protection Persons and Property .. 200,00 Health and Sanitation 4,000.00 Highways 200.00 Charities 15,000.00 Old Age Assistance 5,000.00 Soldiers' Benefits 300.00 Schools 21, 000.00 Public Service Enterprises 65,796,01 Cemeteries 1,300.00 Interest 11,500.00 Veterans Exemption 115.05 Cambridge and Arlington -Lieu of Taxes 825.31 Appropriation Balances December 31, 1938 Receipts in Excess of Estimates Debits Appropriations March 21, 1938 7855,510.47 Appropriations March 28, 1938 89,273.39 Appropriations April 25, 1938 4,800.00 Appropriations in 1937 After Fixing Tax Rate 68,196.48 Tax Deficiencies for 1937: State Tax 2,4011.00 State Parks and Reservations Tax 150.80 Special Highway Tax 46.00 Middlesex County Tax 372.78 Taxes for 1938: State Tax 26,720.00 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 11,384.11 Metropolitan Water Tax 31,219.76 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 1,409.31 State Parks and Reservations Tax 521.72 Special Highway Tax 140.00 Middlesex County Tax 33,8-08.16 Overlay Overdrafts: For 1930 160.66 For 1931 166.06 For 1933 4.37 For 1934 104.77 For 1937 1,801.78 375 228,787-59 12,214.05 44,209.89 81,201,645.03 376 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REVENUE ACCOUNT -Continued Overlay 1938 10,379.55 Excess Revenue -To Excess and Deficiency 56,638.14 Appropriations in 1938 after Fixing Tax Rate: From Available Funds August 25, 1938 173.17 From Available Funds November 10, 1938 6,266.00 81,201,645.03 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Credits Balance forward January 1, 1938 Collections on Tax Titles: Real Estate Tax Coats Interest Street Assessments Street Assessment Interest Real Estate Tax on Disclaimed Tax Titles Real Estate Tax on Tax Title Abatements Real Estate Tax on Withdrawn Tax Title Additions Refunds -Prior Year: Public Welfare Old Age Assistance Soldiers Relief Insurance Transfers by Vote of Town March 21, 1938: Highway Construction -Lincoln Street Highway Construction -Reed Street Highway Construction -Watertown Street Capt. Parker Monument Repair Town Meeting Map Public Works Building Equipment Highway Curbing Adult Adjustments Account Tax Titles: Real Estate Tax 1936 Real Estate Tax 1937 Tailings -Chocks Over Six Years Old Revenue Surplus 1938 Debits Real Estate Tax on: Tax Titles Taken During 1938 ;5,396.68 Additions to Existing Tax Titles 12,751.97 Refunds on Prior Year Collections: Building Permits 5.00 Old Age Assistance 45.51 $92,204.59 9,429.43 70,55 1!5.33 35.00 15.29 3,372.85 190.50 5.03 60.00 10.00 14.00 698.09 24.24 2.04 0.08 80.00 0.75 5.00 35.35 331.65 431.34 12.90 56,688.14 8163,662.05 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT REVENUE ACCOUNT—Continued Audit Adjustment: To Real Estate Tax 1935 U.011 Transfer by Vote of Town March 21, 1938: To Maturing Debt 35,000.00 Balance December 31, 1938 377 53,199.22 $110,462.83 378 ' TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN January 1, 1939 Ileal and Personal Property: Valuation 1936 Less Abatements Valuation 1937 Less Abatements Valuation 1938 Less Abatements Motor Vehicles: Valuation 1936 Less Abatements Valuation 1937 Less Abatements Valuation 1938 Less Abatements $21,442.285.00 21,437.475.00 21, 611.274.00 189,681.00 853, 766.00 920,579.00 $67,055,560.00 Average Valuation for 3 Years, Less Abate- ments $22,351,853.00 Borrowing Capacity, 3% $6'10,555.00 Town Debt December 31. 1938 $612,400.00 Loans Outside Debt Limit: School Loan of 1924 $23,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1915 21,000.00 Water Loan of 1927 4,000.00 Water Loan, of 1927 4,000,00 Water Loan of 1928 10,000.00 Water Loan of 1929 12,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 .. 10,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 6,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 10,000,00 Water Loan of 1931 .. 15,000.00 Water Loan of 1914 2,000.00 Water Loan of 1935 8,000.00 Relief Loan of 1938 13,000.00 Emergency Loan of 1938 23,000.00 $161,000.00 Federal Project Loana— Outside Debt Limit: Sewer Loan of 1933 10,000.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 18,000.00 Sewer and Drain Loan of 1938 183,000.00 Sower Loan of 1938 26,111.00 $398,111.00 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit 214,289,00 Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1939 $456,266.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 379 MOVEMENT OF TOWN DEBT 1914-1933 (Total Bonded or Fixed Debt) Debt at Paid Added Debt ai beginning during yr, during yr. close oP yr. 1914 6336,150.00 $33,250.00 $6,000.00 $308,900.00 1915 303,900.00 30,250.00 156,090.00 434,650.00 1916 434,650.00 38,250.00 3,000.00 399,400.00 1917 399,400.00 38,750.00 45,000.00 405,650.00 1918 405,650.00 43,150.00 11,000.00 373,500.00 1919 373,500.00 42,650.00 70,000.00 400,850.00 1920 400,850.00 43,150.00 22,500.00 380,200.00 1921 380,200.00 45,650.00 70,000.00 404,550.00 1922 404,550.00 53,650.00 43,800.00 394,700.00 1923 394,700.00 61,350.00 1,750.00 335,100.00 1924 335,100.00 57,600.50 446,950.00 726,450.00 1925 726,450.00 96,500.00 144,500.00 774,450.00 1926 774,450.00 97,500.00 89,300.00 766,250.00 1927 766,250.00 100,800.00 83,000.00 748,450.0( 1928 748,450.00 98,000.00 90,000.00 740,45u.0( 1929 740,450.00 101,450.00 30,000.00 669,000.00 1930 669,000.00 84,500.00 320,000.00 904,500.00 1931 904,500.00 117,000.00 135,000.00 922,500.00 1932 922,500.00 116,000.00 46,000.00 852,500.00 1933 852,500.00 125,000.00 29,000,00 756,500.00 1934 756,500.00 136,000.00 89,000,00 709,500.00 1935 709,500.00 132,000.00 20,000.00 597,500.00 1936 597,500.00 118,000.00 479,500.00 1937 479,500.00 106,000.00 373,500.00 1938 373,500.00 102,000.00 340,900.00 612,400.00 1939—At beginning of year $012,400.00 To be paid during 1939 157,500.00 $454,000.00 To be added in 1939 380 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LOANS—ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE Year Ended December 31, 1938 10 r,+o n vow b 0 ti CD W C) 44 O O O,, O p o ooa000 si o 00000 O gq o 0 0� o 0 e i- P ▪ '++ O r-1 CA tit-- - a - 6 O O .nr 1'4 O N 0 0 0 0 0 m. A 0 c a= 0 am CO an 00 an Ca G'i 0 0 0 .-1 .y rl 7-1 rl EV 7, Ga cd P., a 5 5 0 0 UU m G F,E N . wa C7 OC ,y O V+M 72. A tiV 4V N N N H P. 7.. P. >, d 0 0 0 • 64 64 0 0 0 m r4 0 0 0 Fgig g n 0 0 0 C m m m m w 0 G w c4 . 0 c0 EQ 07 U LA 00 0 0 0 0.1 0o 0 0 0 0 0 0 N P4 ZIP P7 no 00 Oa 00 co 0 CEJ ..0 .0 .0 ..00 .0 H H rY 0 0 LOANS—ANTICIPATION OF REIMBURSEMENT Year Ended December 31, 1938 _, 0 .0 -4 m,-cti a sem.-:, in in 0 p 0 1-i V 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 q o a 0 3 0. O Fti o •.i.o-s .� .i - 09. 0 0 m ,o 0 0 O 0 44 g4 00 c00 Pad a b rd E g d C 0 • 0 C 0 2 0 6 o2 � 0.) ooe 'ewo 10 I6 ri 07 oC a a a CC CC G0 0: 0 0 0�+ 4 - O l',.-1Pa P, TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1938 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1939-1953 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Due in 1939 Due in 1940 Due in 1941 Due in 1942 Due in 1943 Due m 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due in 1947 Due in 1948 Due in 1949 Due in 1950 Due in 1951 Due in 1952 Due in 1953 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan Of 1938 11/2% $2,745.00 92,450.00 $2,355.00 92,160.00 91,980.00 $1,800.00 91,620.00 $1,440.00 $1,260.00 91,080.00 $9110.00 972000 $540.00 $360.00 $180.00 $21,690,00 Sewer Loan of 1938 13,4% 1,575.00 1,470,00 1,3055.00 1,260.00 1,155.00 1,050.00 945.00 840.00 735,00 630.00 525.00 420.00 315.00 210.00 105.00 12,600.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 780.00 680.00 600.00 520.00 440.00 360.00 280.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 4,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 360.00 32(1.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 1,8110.00 School Const. and Remodeling Loan of 1926 4% 1,200,00 1,080.00 900.00 720.00 540.00 360.00 180.00 5,040.00 Sewer Loan of 1915 4% 780.00 660.00 540.00 420.00 300.00 180.00 00.00 2,940.00 Water Loan of 1929 451% 467.50 382.50 297.50 212.50 127.60 42.50 1,530.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 .._31% 577.50 472.50 367.50 262.50 192.50 52.50 1,025.04 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 41/2% 212.50 170.0(1 127.50 85.00 42.50 637.50 Water Loan of 1928- 4% 300.00 200.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 1,00(100 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 4% 400.00 320.00 240.00 160.00 80.00 1,200.00 Highway Const. Loan of 1938 11/2% 111.25 86.25 61.25 36.25 11.88 306.88 Sewer Loan of 1928 41/2% 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 425.09 Water Loan of 1.927 4% 140.00 100.00 60.00 20.00 320.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 100.00 120.0(1 80.00 40.00 400.00 Municipal Buildings Loan of 1937 11/2% 225.00 180,00 120.00 60.00 595.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 31% 630.00 420.00 210.00 1,2611.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 100.00 _ 60.00 20.00 - 180.011 Water Loan of 1931 31/2% 437.50 262,50 87.50 787.50 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 960.00 480.0(1 1,440.00 Water Loan of 1930 4544% 318.75 106.25 425.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 240.00 120.00 360.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 400.00 200.00 600.00 Drain Const. Loan of 1934 21/2 % 135.00 67.50 202.50 Water Loan of 1935 1'/1% 75.00 25.00 100.00 Parker School Loan of 1919 41% 135.00 135.00 School House Const. and Re- modeling Loan of 1924 4% 920.00 920.00 Water Loan of 1934 2% 40.00 40.00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1938 0.38% 49.40 49.40 Storm Emergency Loan of 1938 y4% 57.50 57.50 Total 814,801,90 810,740.00 97,906.25 $6,358.75 95,109.38 84,005.00 $3,205.00 $2,560.110 92,105.00_ $1,150.00 31,425.00 91,140.00 .$855.00 ;570.00 9285.80 962,950.28 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1938 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1939-1953 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Due in 1939 Due in 1940 Due in 1941 Due in 1942 Due in 1943 Due in 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due in 1947 Due in 1948 Due in 1949 Due in 1950 Due in 1951 Due in 1952 Due in 1953 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 1%% $2,745.00 $2,550.00 $2,355.00 $2,160.00 $1,980.00 $1,800.00 $1,620.00 $1,440.00 $1,260.00 51,080.00 9900.00 $720.00 $540.00 5360.09 $180.00 $21,690.00 Sewer Loan of 1938 1%% 1,575.00 1,470.00 1,365,00 1,260.00 1,155.00 1,050.00 940.00 840.00 735.00 630.00 925.00 420.00 315.00 210.00 155.00 12,600.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 760.00 680.00 600.00 520.00 440.00 360.00 380.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 4,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 360,00 320.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 1,800.00 School Const. and Remodeling Loan of 1925 4% 1,26000 1,080.00 900.00 720,00 540.00 360.00 180.00 5,040.09 Sewer Loan of 1915 4% 780.00 660.00 540.00 420.00 300.00 180.00 60.00 2,940.00 Water Loan of 1929 4'% % 467.50 382.50 297.50 212.50 127.50 42.50 1,530.08 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 3%% 577.50 472.50 367.50 202.50 192.50 52.50 1,925.00 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 454% 212.50 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 --_-- 037.50 Water Loan of 1928, 4% 000.00 280.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 1,009.00 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 4% 400.00 120.00 240.00 160.00 80.00 1,200.00 Highway Const. Loan of 1938 1'/4% 111.25 86.25 61..25 36.25 11.88 306.88 Sewer Loan of 1928 4%70 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 425.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 140.00 100.00 60.00 20.00 320.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 160.00 120.00 80.00 40.00 400.04 Municipal Buildings Loan of 1937 1l,5% 225.00 180.00 120.00 60.00 585.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 3%% 630.00 420.00 210.00 1,360.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 100.00 60.00 20.06 180.00 Water Loan of 1931 3334% 437.50 262.50 87.50 787.50 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 960.00 480.00 1,440.00 Water Loan of 1930 41'a% 318.75 106.25 425.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 540.00 120.00 .. 360.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 40000 200.00 600.011 Drain Const. Loan of 1934 255% 135.00 67.60 203.50 Water Loan of 1935 185 % 75.00 25.00 150.00 Parker School Loan of 1919 4'5% 135.00 135,00 School House Const. and Re- modeling Loan of 1924 4% 920.00 920.00 Water Loan of 1934 2% 40.00 40.00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1938 0.38% 49.40 49.40 Storm Emergency Loan of 1938 8% 57.50 57.50 Total $14,801.90 $10,740.00 $7,096.25 $6,358.75 $5,109,38 $4,005.00 $3,205.00 $2,560.00 52,155-00 91,750,00 51,425.00 91,140.00 5055.00 8570.00 $285.00 562,956.28 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1938 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1939-1953 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Due in 1939 Due in 1940 Due in 1941 Due in 1942 Due in 1943 Due in 1144 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due in 1947 Due in 1548 Due in 1949 Due in 1950 Due in 1951 Due in 1953 Due in 1953 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 144% $19,000.00 $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $12,000.90 512,000.00 312,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $1.2,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $183,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1938 101% 6,000.00 6,00000 6,000.00 0,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,900.00 6,000.00 6,000.90 6,000,00 90,000.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 20,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 1,000.00 1,000.400 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.90 1,000.00 1,000.00 9,000.140 School Construction and Remodel- ing Loan of 1925 4% 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 31,500.00 Sewer Loan of 1915 4% 3,000.00 3,000.09 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.90 1,000.00 21,000.00 Water Loan of 1929 41/2% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00. 2,000.90 2,009.00 12,000.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 301% 3,000.00 3,000,00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 18,000.00 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 440% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,01)0.00 Water Loan of 1928 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,00000 10,000.00 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1933 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 10,090.011 Highway Construction Loan of 1938 11/4% 3,009.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 9,990.90 Sewer Loan of 1928 411% 1,009.00 1,000.400 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 1,00000 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,0110.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 1,009.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 Municipal Buildings Loan of 1937 11/41% 5,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1'/,000.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 31/6% 0,000.00 0,000.00 0,009.00 18,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 Water Loan of 1931 3%% 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 15,000,00 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 12,00000 12,000.00 24,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 411% 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 0,008.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 5,009.00 5,000.00 10,090.00 Drain Construction Loan of 1934 204% 3,000.00 3,000.09 6,000.00 Water Loan of 1935 1R% 4,009.09 4,000.00 8,000.00 Parker School Loan of 1919 431% 3,000.00 3,000.00 School House Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1924 4% 23,000.00 23,000.00 Water Loan of 1934 2% 2,000.00 2,01)0.00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1938 0.38% 13,000.00 13,990.00 Storm Emergency Loan of 1938 1/4% 23,000.09 23,000.00 Total $157,00000 $92,500.00 $60,500.00 $47,000.00 $40,400.00 832,500.99 $28,500.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $20,000.00 $18,00000 518,000.00 $18,000.00 518,000.00 $15,000.00 5612,400.00 SPECIAL REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 381 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1938, To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Under Chapter 318, Acts of 1936, Town of Lexington Retire- ment System, I hereby submit the following report. Lexington Trust Company Town of Lexington Retirement System, Annuity Savings Fund James J. Carroll, Treasurer. Bank Balance Lexington Trust Co. 12/31/37 $66.94 Town of Lexington Retirement System, Expense Fund, James J. Carroll, Treasurer. $411.66 Bank Balance Lexington Trust Co. 12/31/37 Town of Lexington Contributory System, Accumulation Fund, James J. Carroll, Treasurer. 1,500.00 Bank Balance Lexington Trust Co. 12/31/37 Town of Lexington Retirement System, Annuity Savings Fund, James J. Carroll, Treasurer. Bank Balance Lexington Trust Co. 12/31/37 $3,703.25 All Funds transferred to one account, February 28, 1938. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. 382 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 193S. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: Under Chapter 318, Acts of 1936, Town of Lexington Retire- ment System, I hereby submit the following report. Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System Funds, James J. Carroll, Treasurer. Deposited in Lexington Trust Co. 2/28/38 Deposits to 12/31/38 Disbursements to- 12/31/38 Bank Balance 12/31/38 Balance per check book $345.80 345.80 $1,675.47 19,519.71 21,195.18 20,849.38 $345.80 $345.80 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. SPECIAL REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 383 384 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER Decen►be , 1 A.S. To TME HONORABLE BOARD OF SI':I ECI'I1EN To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. LEXINGTON, MASS, Gentlemen: Gentlemen: Under Chapter 318, Acts of 1.936, Town of Lexington Retire- , ment System, I hereby submit the following report. Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System Funds, James J. Carroll, Treasurer. Total December 31, 1938 Lexington Trust Co. per statement Lexington Savings Bank per statement Cambridge Savings Bank per statement Middlesex Institution for Savings per statement Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank per statement Waltham Savings Bank per statement Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank per statement Cambridgeport Savings Bank per statement $345.80 11,150.45 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 $23,496.25 *23,496.15 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. December 31, 1938. I hereby submit the following report, on deposit in the Lexing- ton Trust Company under the title of "Sewer Construction North Lexington P. W. A. Project 1461.-F, Town of Lexington, James J. Carroll, Treasurer." Deposited November 23, 1938 X90,000.00 Disbursements to December 31, 1938 8,200.61 Balance December 31, 1938 *86,799.33 Balance Dec. 31, 1938, per statement $86,799.33 Balance Dec. 31, 1928, per check book 86,799.33 586,799.33 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLI., Town Treasurer. SPECIAL REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 385 38(i TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: I hereby make the following report for the bank deposits in the name of the Town of Lexington, James J. Carroll. LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Balance December 31, 1938, per statement $166,537.23' Balance December 31, 1938, per check book $157,562.35 Outstanding checks December 31, 1938, per list 8,974.87 $1156,637.23 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 91, 1938, per statement December 31, 1938. To THE 'HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: T hereby submit the following report covering Vine Brook Pro- ject:, on deposit in the Lexington Trust Company under the title of "Sewer and Drain Construction Mass. 1370-F, Town of Lexington, -James .1. Carroll, Treasurer." Deposited September 24, 1938 Disbursements to December 31, 1938 $183,709.13 2,565.20 Balance December 31, 1938 $181.143.93 Balance Dec. 31, 1938, per statement $181,143.93 Balance Dec. 31, 1938, per cheek book 181,143.93 $1,932.40 $181,141.91 Balance December 31, 1938, per check book $1,932.41 Respectfully submitted, THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON JAMES .T. CA1{koLL, Balance December 31, 1938, per statement $2,900.00, Balance December 31, 1938, per check book .. $2,000.1.11) Tow?) 7'refr*urer THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1938, per .statement Balance December 31, 1938, per check book $12,000,01) $12,000.91 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARRoL.L, Tonin Treasurer. REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1938. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: The borrowing capacity of the Town for the year 1938, as approved by the Director of cow nth', was `,704,]369.1]1, The following louts were sold and placed during the year 19:1S as per your :1111 hurizutiuii : Dated Feb. 28, 1938 Feb. 28, 1938 Feb, 28, 1938 Feb, 28, 1938 May 11, 1938 July 20, 1938 Aug. 24, 1938 Oct. 13, 1938 SoId to New England Trust New England Trust New England Trust New England Trust Boston Safe Deposit Boston Safe Deposit Boston Safe Deposit Boston Safe Deposit Dated Sold to May 1, 1938 Tyler and Company May 1, 1938 Tyler and Company May 1, 1938 Tyler and Company May 1, 1938 Tyler and Company May 1, 1938 Tyler and Company Dated Sold to Sept. 1, 1938 Bearer IN ANTICIPATION REVENUE Company Company Company Company and Trust Company and Trust Company and Trust Company and Trust Company Interest Due R.ato Amount Discounted Oct. 28, 1938 .20% 550,000.00 $97.08 Oct. 28, 1938 .20% 25,000.00 Dec. 9, 1938 .20% 50,000.00 114.58 Dec. 9, 1938 .20% 25,000.00 May 5, 1939 .277% 100,000.00 267.00 July 7, 1939 .247% 50,000.00 118.70 Jan. 27, 1939 .10% 80,1100.00 20.41 Oct. 6, 1939 .1770 50,000.00 170.61 Totals $400,000.00 $758.38 CONSTRUCTION LOAN Interest Due Rate Amount Discounted May 1, 1939 .143-114% $2,000.00 $ _34 May 1, 1940 .143-114% 2,000.00 May 1, 1941 .143-114% 2,000.00 May 1, 1942 .143-114% 2,000.00 May 1, 1943 .143-114% 1,900.00 Totals $9,900.00 SEWER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION LOAN Due $13,000.00 annually Sept. 1, 1939-1941 inc. 12,000.00 annually Sept. 1, 1942-1953 inc. Dated Sold to Sept. 1, 1938 Lexington Trust Company Dated Sold to Nov. 1, 1938 Bearer Rate Amount 100.30% $183,000.00 MUNICIPAL RELIEF LOAN Due Rate Sept. 1, 1939 .3S% SEWER LOAN Due $1,000.00 annually Nov. 1, 1939-1953 inc. Dated Sold to Nov. 2, 1938 Second National Bank Amount $13,000.00 $ .34 Premium Paid $11.00 Oct. 27, 1938 Oct. 27, 1938 Dec. 6, 1938 Dec. 6, 1938 Interest Accrued $160.13 1.00 Jan. 24, 1939 Interest Discounted Premium $5.35 Rate Amount 13l4%O $90,000.00 IN ANTICIPATION OF REIMBURSEMENT Due Rate amount Nov. 2, 1939 .269% $12.000.00 Interest Accrued $91.80 Interest Discounted $30.94 EMERGENCY LOAN, CHAPTER 44, CLAUSE 9, SECTION 8 Dated Sold to Nov. 15, 1938 Second National Bank Due Rate Nov 15, 1939 14% Interest Amount Discounted Premium $3.83 $19.32 $23,000.00 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer. REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 8217 REPORT OF BOARD OF' RETIREMENT Januar` 28, 1939. HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen: The Board of Retirement, established under the provisions of Section 311' of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended by Chap- ter 318 of the Acts of 1936, submits its second annual report. The act referred to provided that the management of the Re- tirement System is vested in a Retirement. Board the membership of which consists of : (A) The Town Accountant. (B) One person to he appointer) by the Selectmen to serve for a term of three years. One person who shall be a member of the system to be appointed to serve for a terra of one year. Your board appointed Mr. Joseph A. Ross as a member of the Board of Retirement to serve for the term of one year, from July 1, 1937. (C) Chapter 284 of the Acts of 1938 approved by the Governor on May 6, 1938 amended Chapter 318 of the Acts of 1936 by provid- ing that the third member of the Board of Retirement shall be a person who shall be a member of the system to be elected by the members thereof, in a manner to be determined by the Selectmen, and to serve for a term of one year. Under the provisions of Chapter 284 of the Acts of 1938, the Board of Selectmen, on June 15, 1938, called a meeting of the en- tire membership of the Contributory Retirement System, and at that meeting called for the election of one member of the Board of 388 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Retirement to serve for the term of one year from duly 1, 1938. Mr. Joseph A. Ross was duly elected by the membership. The Board, at its first meeting after the election of il[r. Joseph A. Ross, voted to continue the same organization which was estab- lished in 1937, consisting of Clarence S. Walker as Chairman, and James H. Russell as Secretary. As of January 1, 1938, there was a total membership in the Contributory Retirement System of one hundred and eighteen. Dur- ing the year 1938, seventeen new members were enrolled. live mem- bers withdrew by reason of leaving the service of the town, and nine members were retired for superannuation, making a total ac- tive membership December 31, 1938 of one hundred and twenty-one, of which four are members of Group 2 comprising Police and Fire Departments, and one hundred and seventeen are Members of (.roup 1, comprising all other town departments. The members retired during the year 1938 for superannuation were as follows: Mr. Charles Edwin Hadley- Retired January 1, 1938, after having served as Sealer of Weights and Measures for ap- proximately thirty-eight years. Mr. Robert Higgins White- Retired January 1, 1938, after having served the Town of Lexington in various capacities for approximately fifty-four years. Mr_ Horace Myrick Howard- Retired January 1, 1938, after having served the town for approximately eleven years as Janitor of the Cary Memorial Library_ Mr. Antonio Ferry- Retired February 1, 1938. after having served the town tor approximately thirty- two years in the Moth and Highway De- partments. Mr. Charles William Higgins- Retired April 1, 1938, after having served the town for approximately eleven years in the Highway Department. Mr- James Stewart- Retired July 16, 1938, after having served the town for over forty-three years in the Highway Department. Mr- Matthew Stevenson- Retired November 15, 1938, after having served the town for approximately six years as Health and Slaughtering inspector. Mr. John J. Collins- Retired November 15, 1938, after having served the town In various capacities be- ginning in 1884. 141r. Charles Frederick Wallin -Retired November 25, 1938, completing service with the Park Department which commenced in April, 1918. REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 389 During the year 1938, two of the retired members of the system were called from their earthly labors to eternal rest. Mr. Robert Higgins White—died January 2:i, 1938 at age eighty-one years, five months, a.nd twenty-nine days. Mr. Charles Edwin Hadley—died November 21, 1938 at age seventy-three years, two niontlis, and twenty-eight days. In April 1938, the Contributory Retirement System received approximately • 12,000.00 from the Town of Lexington as its contri- bution to the Pension Accumulation Fund. Your Board gave a great deal of thought to the matter of investing the funds of t]ie system so as to secure maximum safety with the greatest possible income. It was finally decided to place the funds in savings banks, and your Board felt that it was rather fortunate in finding six savings banks outside of Lexington which agreed to accept deposits of $2,000.00 each, and where it was possible to secure an average interest rate of over two and one-half per cent. During the year 1938 the Board held twenty-two meetings, and one or more members attended several group meetings. The following is an income statement for the year 1938 and a statement of assets and Iiabilities as of December 31, 1938: INCOME Contributions from Members: Group 1 $8,071.55 Group 2 237.72 Contributions from Town: For Accrued Liability $7,486.00 For Normal Liability 4,174.00 For Guaranteed Interest over Earned Interest ,,,30.52 For Expenses 750.00 $8,309,27 12,440.52 Interest on Deposits in Savings Banks ........................ 208.02 Total Income $20,957.81 DISBURSEMENTS Annuity Payments: Group 1 $7.18 390 Pension Payments: Group 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Refunds: Withdrawals from Annuity Saving Fund: Deaths—Group 1 deposits Interest All other Group 1 deposits Interest Administrative Expenses: Clerical Hire $22.68 0.20 $331.73 5.15 $273.00 Printing and Sationery 65.79 Postage, Telephone, and Express 13.00 Equipment 163.32 150.00 Travel Expense 3.70 Bond Premiums Total Disbursements Balance Add assets as of December 31, 1937 Total assets December 31, 1938 1,970.95 22-78 836.88 668.81 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Assets Deposit in Lexington Trust Company $345.80 Deposit in Lexington Savings Bank .. 11,150.45 Deposit in Middlesex Institution for Savings, Con- cord, Massachusetts • Deposit in Arlington Five Cents Saving Bank Arl- ington, Massachusetts Deposit in Cambridge Savings Bank, Cambridge, Massachusetts Deposit in Woburn Savings Bank, Woburn, Massa- chusetts Deposit in Cambridgeport Savings Bank, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2,008.30 Deposit in Waltham Savings Bank, Waltham, Massa- chusetts 3,020.83 Cash In Office 178.81 2,005.00 2,008.33 3,010.00 2,008.33 Total Assets 1,978.13 3,011.60 17,240.21 5,789.07 $23,735.88 $23,735.83 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 391 Liabiiitles Annuity Savings Fund, Group 1 $11,454.31 Annuity Savings Fund, Group 2 319,51 Annuity Reserve Flrnd, Group 1 198.09 Pension Accumulation Fund, Group 1 11,251.12 Expense Fund 492.85 Total Liabilities $23,735.88 Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE S. WALKER JOSEPH A. Ross JAMES H. RUSSELL Board of Retirement ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FOR THE YEAR 1938 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 395 STATEMENT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE In compliance with the law, the School Committee, Herewith, submits its Report for the year 1938. The Committee and Superintendent Grindle have met regularly twice a month to discuss school problems. Our aims have been high and we refer you to the attached reports of the Superintendent of Schools for fuller details as to those objectives and their accomplish- ment. Our school plant comprises five buildings for elementary pupils and the large building for Junior and Senior High pupils, and their maintenance cannot be neglected. This year, as usual, we have taken care of all urgent repairs, but as a measure of economy, have allowed some improvements and repairs to wait another year. This may be a questionable policy, but we have not followed it where we have felt that it would result in an eventual loss to the town. We have been aware of the efforts being made to keep our tax rate down, and have endeavored to co-operate. Two years ago we called your attention to the need of a mechanical stoker in the High School building. We are now pleased to report that one has been purchased and is being installed, and will, in our opinion, prove to be of great assistance in maintaining a proper temperature in cer- tain parts of the building hitherto impossible to heat on very cold mornings. With the help of the Welfare Department an undesirable con- dition at the Hancock School grounds has been eliminated. On the north side of the building a large area which has been muddy a great deal of the time has been replaced with a permanent hard surface, and at the west end of the building a low, poorly -drained area has been completely filled. In expressing our appreciation of the helpfulness and loyalty of superintendent, principals and teachers, and of their faithful- ness in duties, we, also, are mindful of the voluntary work which the teachers have undertaken in order to assist school athletics and other extra curricula activities. They have coached athletic teams, 396 TOWN OF LEXINGTON dramatic and musical productions. One group of teachers present- ed a play which netted about $300.00. The proceeds of all these efforts, generously given in behalf of our young people, have been of great assistance. Respectfully submitted, RANDALL B. HouGnTON, (Jlwirrnan ANNIE F. PUTNEY FREDERIC L. FISCHER School Committee REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 397 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS School Maintenance General Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office Assistance and Expenses Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Substitutes, Junior and Senior High School Clerks and other expenses of instruction Textbooks Supplies Operation of School Plant: Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Oper- ation $6,8345.75. 167,98L78. 3,480.79• 7,229.95. 28,041,09 Maintenance of School Plant: Repairs 5,689.683 Libraries 474.54 Health 2,972.50 Transportation 6,041.96 Miscellaneous: Graduations, Athletics, Express, etc. Outlay—New Equipment Tuition—Atypical Children 833.57 2,656.11 102.5(. Total Expenditures $232,349.21 Appropriation 8232,634.46 Unexpended Balance 286,25- Receipts 85,25} Recelpts 8232,634.46 $232,634.415 Tuition: Town of Bedford $13,058.20 Other tuition and transportation 149,78 Town of Burlington: *1937 $4,124.40 1938 6,086.80 *1938 $2,635.20 10,211.20 398 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Commonwealth of Massachusetts: General School Fund Part I State Wards Rent Miscellaneous Total Receipts NET EXPENDITURES FOR. 1938 • Not included in Net Expenditure for 1938, ** Included in Net Expenditure for 1938. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Expended: Tuition 18,446.00 1,989.86 103.50 160.01 $42,629.29 $189,719.92 $1,342.93 Unexpended Balance 87.47 Appropriated Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts Net Cost for 1938 AMERICANIZATION Expended Instruction Supplies Total Expenditures Unexpended Balance Appropriated 81,430.40 520.11 $822.82 $162.00 3. $166.44 $155.44 44.66 $200.00 Reimbursement: Commonwealth of Massachusetts 861.70 Town of Bedford 24.30 86.00 Net Cost for 1938 869.44 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Chairman RANDALL B. HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland 'Stree!. (Term Expires March, 1941) Secretary FREEDERIC L. FISCHER, 2 Stratham Road (Term Expires March, 1940) Treasurer ANNIE F. PUTNEY, 31 Locust Avenue (Term Expires March, 1939) Superintendent of Schools THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Office: High School Building Secretary to the Superintendent HAZEL W. HARGROVE, 3058 Massachusetts Avenue 399 Tel Lex. 0388-M Tel Lex, 0779 Tel. Lex. 1593 Tel Lex. 0165-W Tel, Lex. 0277 Tel. Lex. 0118 400 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION Officers of Council President Mrs. Frank E. Hudson Vice -Presidents Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Clayton M. Hager Mrs. Thomas W. Baylis tMrs, Frederick B. James Mrs. Charles Ross Presidents of the Local Branches Adams School Mrs. Thomas 3. Donnelly Franklin School Mrs. A. Martin Swenson Hancock School Mrs. Karl Marshall Munroe School ., Mrs, John P. Whalen Parker School Mrs. W. H. Lahti Junior High School Mrs. E..1. Vadeboncoeur Senior High School Mrs. Arthur B, Field SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1939 School opens, Tuesday, January 3 School closes, Friday, February 17 School opens, Monday, February 27 School closes, Friday, April 14 School opens, Monday, April 24 School closes, Friday, June 23 School opens, Wednesday, September 6 School closes, Thursday, December 21° HOLIDAYS Good Friday, April 7 Memorial Day, May 30 Columbus Day, October 12 Thanksgiving, November 30 December 1 * This date is tentative and subject to change. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 4111 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the tire alarm whistle. I. When blown at 7:30 A. M., it indicates no session of the Senior High School or Junior High School on that day. Announcement will also be given by radio, from Station WNAC, between 7:15 and 7:30 A. M. II. When blown at 8 A. M., it indicates no session in any of the elemen- tary schools for the morning session. Unless the "No School Signal" is blown at 12:30 P. M., the elementary schools will be open in the afternoon even when there has been no school in the forenoon. An- nouncement will also be given by radio, from Station WNAC, at or soon after 8 A. M. III. When blown at 12:30 P. M., on days schools are in session in ttse morning, it indicates no afternoon session for Grades I—VI inclu- sive. Announcement will also be given by radio, from Station WNAC, as near 12:30 as possible. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure information from the radio station, or from the local No School Signal. Those not able to secure information from these sources may call the Senior High School (Telephone, Lexington 0342) at 7:30 A. M., and the elementary schools at 8:05 A. M„ and at 12:30 P. M. Children who are absent at the opening of the 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 sessions. 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. 402 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Name Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood William G. Grinnell Albion G. Hart James L. Heggio Kenneth Moyle Chester A. Neilsen George V. Perry Amy Campbell Ruth A. Dainty Gretta L. Dyas Anne L. Forsyth Grace P. French Bertha V. Hayward Margaret Jenness Cora D. Leighton Helen I. McIntyre Mabel A. Miller Lillian M. Spidle Ruth A. Walcott Helen Small Merrill F. Norlin Philip M. Caughey William H. Cuzner Arnold W. Lunt Earle B. Sukeforth Gladys M. Anderson Claire A. Cook Beatrice T. Cummings Eunice R. Harvey Harriet J. Hodgkins Betty King Annie M. Nickerson Dorothea M, Salman Senior High School Subject Taught Principal Asst. Prin., Science History, English English English Mathematics Commercial Commercial CommerclaI English Science English Science Social Studies French Latin Social Studies Social Studies Commercial French Clerk Yrs. In Where Educated Bowdoin College N. H. State College Tufts College Weselyan University Boson University Bucknell University Northeastern University Tufts College Burdett College Boston University Radcliffe College Smith College \Vr--lles]ey College University of Maine Earlham College Radcliffe College Boston University Mt. Holyoke College Salem T. C. Wellesley College Junior High School Principal Social Studies Health, Math. Science, Math. Math„ Science Social Studies Art, English English, Math. Social Studies English English, Math. Social Studies, Eng. Latin, English Wesleyan University Raivdoin College U. S. Naval Academy Boston University Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Mass. School of Art Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Gloucester Training Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C. Tufts College Lex. 11 13 1 6 5 9 a 10 1 8 17 27 20 5 20 12 4 1 18 6 12 1tF 4 lU 1 14 1 11 11 18 9 11 3 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Name Subject Taught Edna L. Stone Math„ Science Elizabeth Swanton French, Eng., His. Blanche L. Whelpley Math., Commercial Astrid Ohlson Clerk Edward E. Abell Doris B. Leavitt Arnold E. Nichols A. Irving Dodge Robert A. Proctor Evelyn R. Smith Marion L. Cronan Margaret H- Sandberg Ruth E. Morrison B. Marion Brooks Helen C. Peterson Margaret L. Small Claire A. Foster Mary Winchenbaugh Kathleen McSweeney Elizabeth Barnes Iria Waris Marjorie D. Moody Ethel Critchley Helen F. Crowley Vera T. Blinkhorn Mary A. Hallaren Etta M. Taylor Margaret A. Keefe Bertha S. Vik Reba E. Vail Eleanor E. Smith Mary E. Kelley Mildred Ferguson Helen F. Blinkhorn Margaret B. Noyes Dorothy Nickerson Jennie F. Blodgett Alice T. Farrand Junior and Senior High Physical Education Physical Education Math., Science Manual Arts 14lanual Arts Librarian Household Arts erMusic. Orchestra Adams School Principal Grade I 1I H III H1 IV IV V V VI VI Opportunity Class Building Assistant Franklin School Principal & Grade VI Grade I II III IV V Building Assistant Hancock School Grade V Grade I II III Where Educated Gorham Normal Colby College Salem T. C. Katherine Gibbs Schools Springfield College Bouve-Boston P. E. Boston University Mass. State Course Fitchburg T. C. Simmons College Framingham T. C. American Institute Plymouth Normal Keene Normal Gorham Normal Farmington Normal Framingham T. C. Boston University Lesley Normal Boston University Fitchburg T. C, Boston University Fitchburg T. C. North Adams T. C. Lowell T. C. Lowell T. C. Voohree's Normal Keene Normal Salem T. C. Farmington Normal Fitchburg T. C. Framingham T. C. North Adams T. C. Lowell T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Framingham T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Worcester T. C. 403 1 rs. 1n Lex. 10 23 1 9 1 3 13 10 2 7 2 16 7 1 1 2 6 5 3 1 4 7 9 26 10 8 7 1 7 8 2 21 3 44 7 404 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Name Marion E. White Harriet S. French Barbara Waitt Virginia C. Viner Althea M_ Earley Ruth F. Moore Marjorie E. tiara Elizabeth Mason Lida B. Kelley Dorothy E. Porter Peryle M_ Harris Mary M. Kinneen Olga J. Skerston Doris E. Bauer Elizabeth C. Clifford Elizabeth L. Call Katharyn Flaherty Marion M. Marston Edna I. Connors Martha L. Lane Barbara E. Tucker Subject Taught IV VI V & VI Building Assistant Munroe School Principal & Grade VI Grade I I1 III IV V Opportunity Class Opportunity Class Building Assistant Parker School Principal & Grade VI Grade I II Grades II & ITI III IV v Building Assistant Yrs. 1n Where Educated Lex. Keene Normal 8 North Adams T. C. 24 Salem T. C. 1 Bridgewater T. C. — Farmington Normal Fitchburg T, C. Framingham T. C. Worcester T. C. Castine Normal Lowell T. C. Salem T_ C. Emmanuel College Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C. Lowell T. C. Farmington Normal Bridgewater T. C. Machias Normal Boston T. C. Gloucester Training Framingham T. C. Special Teachers Dorothy L. Baker Physical Education B. IT, Sargent College Virginia N. Rhoades Sewing Framingham T. C. Helen F. Spooner Music Framingham T. C_ Elinore M. Welch Art New School of Design School Physicians Dr. Harold J. Crumb, 30 Grant St., and 1632 Mass. Ave., Lexington Dr. Doris Kendrick, Kingston, Mass. Dr. Howard W. Newell, 12 Clarke St„ Lexington 4 9 11 3 4 11 8' 1 1 3 12 Tel. Lex. 1088 Tel. Lex. 0898 School Dentist Dr. E. E. Morrill, 53 (larding Road, Lexington Tel, Lex. 0968 (The Dental Clinic is conducted by the Dental Clinic Committee in co-operation with the School Department). Americanization Teacher Gladys M, Anderson, 1 Winthrop Road, Lexington Tel. Lex. 0790-M REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Junior and Senior High Schools Arthur J. Rocque, Walter Brenton, Roland N. Hayes, William J. Kenealy, 71 Grant Street, Lexington Marrett Road, Lexington 823 Maes. Avenue, Lexington 78 Woburn Street, Lexington Adams School Clesson C. Schofield, 7 Pleasant St., Lexington Thomas Kenney, 8 Manley Court, Lexington Franklin School Woodbury M. Philbrook, 49 Grassland St., Lexington Hancock School Thomas F. Cavanaugh, 149 Grant Street, Lexington Munroe School Charles A. Manley, 75 Woburn Street, Lexington Parker School Arthur N. Lee, 59 Ward Street, Lexington 405 408 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF LEXINGTON: In accord with the established custom 1 am submitting the. Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools. The problems of public school education vary- from year to near as in other fields of human endeavor. Many of the topics pre- sented here have been previously discussed either in the annual reports or at various meetings of your Committee. For the sake of brevity many items and statistics of interest have been omitted. This report in general contains the following (1) General. in- formation relating to the schools (2.) Aspects of certain educational policies (3) Changes in courses of study and (4) Tables and statis- tics. ENROLLMENT The number of pupils enrolled in our elementary grades and in the Junior High School is approximately the same as the previous year. The enrollment in the Senior High School is slightly less due to the dropping of pupils from Burlington. With the opening of school in September, 1939, there will be no pupils in attendance from Burlington. The average attendance in all schools for the year ending June 30, 1938 was 94%. INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS Fire drills are carefully conducted in each building during the year. The average time required for pupils to leave the buildings varies from one to two minutes according to the size of the build- ing. All buildings are carefully inspected with a view to safety precautions. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 407 The sanitary conditions of the buildings are checked at fre- quent intervals. The question of heat is, aIso, checked. it is hoped that the installation of the mechanical stoker at the lligll School building wi]] improve the conditions there. TEACHING STAFF During the past year ten resignatiolis have been receive ?. i']lis is less than the usual percent of turnover. The success of our schools is due more to the quality of the teaching than to any other single factor. It is, therefore, most es- sential that only the best candidates available at our salary levels be secured. We are continuing the practice of usually engaging young teachers who have been successful during their year's of train- ing and who have had some teaching experience before coining to Lexington. CARE OF SCHOOL PLANT AND GROUNDS The care and upkeep of our school property continues to re- ceive careful •study. Our buildings, as a group, are in good condi- tion. As buildings and equipment become older and as improve - ]vents on the grounds arc needed, the cost of proper maintenance will increase. Substantial and nn1'oreseen repairs occur each year. The major repairs and improvements made during the year are: 1. Covering the ceiling of the High School gymnasium with sound absorption material. 2. Installing an automatic mechanical stoker at the High School building_ 3. Painting of the exterior of the Franklin School building. 4. Waterproofing sections of rear walls of the Franklin School building. 5. Painting of sections of the interior of the Franklin School. 0. Painting of the kitchen and boys' shower room at the High School. 7. Building an asphalt playground at the Hancock School avail- able for playground purposes for all seasons of the year. Sections of the low area of the playground at the Hancock School, also, were filled. 8. Replacing of the bet water storage tank at the High School. 408 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9. Removing the nil on the fioars at the Munroe School and re- finishing floors with wax. 10. Repairing the driveway at the Franklin School. Many minor repairs Such as repairing roofs, plumbing, heating, electrical, mason, window shades, furniture and flag poles required a considerable part of funds available for repairs and maintenance. VALUATION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY Name Building Sr.—Jr. High School Adams School Franklin School Hancock School Munroe School ., Parker School Assessors Assessors Value Value ])ate of Erection of Site of Building 1902 *1925 $33,100.00 $436,731.77 1913 *1931 19,384.00 191,184.63 1931 8,600.00 119,596.82 1891 14,960.00 95,429-91 1904 *1915 13,750,00 98,078.37 1920 *1925 9,665.00 104,027.99 TOTALS $99,459.00 $1,045,049.49 * Addition Built. SPECIAL SERVICES Aesessol:s Value of Contents of all Schools -69 00 Children who attend the Lexington schools have many advan- tages which are not always known and perhaps not frilly appreci- ated. Among the most outstanding of these are: 1. DENTAL CLINIC 2. POSTURE CLINIC 3. Examination of eyes by competent oculist and provision of glasses when necessary. 4. DANCING CLASSES 5. MUSIC CLASSES Financed by the Town for Lexington children who cannot otherwise enjoy the services of a private dentist. Financed by the Town for Lexington children. Made possible by the Lion's Club and other agencies for children whose homes are unable to meet these needs. Organized and conducted. outside regular school hours, by the P. T_ A. in various schools at a nominal cost to each pupil. Maintained at various schools, outside regular school hours, by School Department at a nom- inal cost to each pupil. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 409 6. VARIOUS CLINICS 7. SCHOLARSHIPS During 1938 use was made of the following clinics: Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary, Habit Clinic cf Boston Psychopathic Hospital, Judge Baker Foundaton, Little Wanderer's Home, So- ciety for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Available for graduates of the Lexington High School who meet certain requirements. 47 boys and girls are now receiving scholarship aid of varying amounts available from the different funds. Other organizations as the Lexington Public Health Associa- tion, Junior Red Cross, etc. render valuable assistance in many ways. SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN There are several services available for children with various handicaps which may not be familiar generally to the citizens. These are (1) classes for children with impaired vision (2) classes in lip reading for children who have a loss of hearing or whose hearing in the future is likely to become impaired (3) instruction for children with speech defects and (4) home instruction for phy- sically handicapped children. The School Department is aware of the necessity of aiding such children in every way possible. While there are not suf• ficient children to organize classes in sight saving, hi lip reading or in speech defects in Lexington, provision is made for these pupils to attend such classes in larger communities where classes are main- tained. The State Law requires that a survey of physically handicap- ped children be made each year. If there are five or more so hand- icapped who cannot attend school, and are capable of doing reg- ular school work, home instruction must he provided. While fewer than this number have been enrolled in any one year, those 'coming under this catagory have been furnished with instruction through the use of the building assistants in the different schools. PUPILS REPORTS For several years the Lexington schools have been trying to improve the methods of reporting the progress of the child. Re- ports still concern themselves primarily with academic progress. 410 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Ilowever, we are attempting to show the parent more and more what a child is accomplishing in his social, emotional and physical development as well as the academie. Ti so far as possible each child's progress slmuld Le judged in terms of his capacity to perform. 11e should be judged. theretiore, in terms of himself and not entirely in comparison with pupils of larying abilities. In keeping with this newer idea, revised report cards are in use in the primary grades. When a f`liiid i.. marked as making .:Satisfactory" progress, it generally ii iplirs that in the opinion of the teacher he is doing as well as he can with the ability he possesses. The amount of his achievement may be greater or less than that of some other child. While this system may not seem satisfactory to all parents and teachers, who frequently think in terms of their own experiences, it is in sympathy with cur present knowledge of differences of abilities in children and of the influence that failure or success has upon them. Many school systems have gone touch farther than Lexington in this matter. While we have pursued a conservative course, we feel there is justification for a change in the old system of ranking. In addition to the customary report cards sent to parents at stated periods all schools have a systematic plan for checkup on pupils who are not doing their best work and warning notices are sent hone. Pergonal contacts are, also, made with parents when possible. At the Senior High School a special report showing teachers' estimates of pupils' personality and character traits is sent home during the year. Mimeographed letters explaining matters of inter- est to parents on the different school policies are, also, frequently in- cluded with the report cards. These are all efforts on the part of the teachers to reduce the number of misunderstandings between the iehool and home and to give parents a more complete picture of the child's progress. ENTRANCE AGE One of the debatable questions in any school organization is what is the best age for a child to enter school. To answer this question properly several factors should be considered. The word "age" may have several meanings. While it is usual to set our en- trance requirements by the child's chronological age, it is, also, necessary to know something about his social age, mental age and REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 411 his age of physical development if we are to secure ttu accurate picture of his development. Likewise it is necessary to know the requirements expected of the child in the school he is to attend. We are all aware of the wide variations its development of young children of the same chronological age. 1tt a group of .i or 6 year olds there are some who are tall and thin, others short and stocky. Some quick to learn, others bashful and slty. Therefore, from a school point of view the child has several ages which should be considered when he presents himself for entrance to school. For practical purposes the chronological age is the common standard for entrance to school although certain school systems are more and more considering these other ages and are incorporat- ing them in their requirements. In Lexington a child may enter the first grade if he has reached the chronological age of ri years and S months on the date of the opening of school in September. This would place the average of the class above 6 years. At the request of parents alt exception 10 this age may be made in the case of younger children who pass a mental test equivalent to the class a.verage. This plan has been in practice for the past six years and is used in several systems throughout the state. There is no general agreement that this entrance age of Sive years and eight months is the most desirable. It is, however, the meditnn age in use in Massachusetts with some communities having entrance ages younger and others with a more advanced age re- quirement. The fact that no public kindergartens are maintained in Lex- ington has a distinct bearing on the entrance age. It is assumed by most people that this year of training at an earlier age is an advantage. Early school entrance in most cases means early school comple- tion where it will be necessary for the child to compete with others who on the average are one or two years older. Also, children who enter school at a young age are often immature and not ready for successful high school work. Under our present economic and social conditions with the scarcity of profitable employment anti the advancement in age of 412 TOWN OF LEXINGTON people entering work, there seems io be no great need for hurry- ing children through school. HEALTH Our program in Health Education has been continued &long the lines of the past: few years with improvements whenever possible. Efforts are made to correlate this wurh more closely with all other school endeavors. In the matter of contagious ti eases pupils are given more adequate information and better contacts with the hone are urged. Two important changes have Iteen introduced (11 T]ie use of physical fitness tests for pupils in the high schools and {-') Improv- ed devices for testing a pupil's eye sight. Both of these additions should be a distinct help in improving our health work. We hope 10 give results of their progress in future reports. SOCIAL STUDIES As mentioned in previous reports, the revision of the course of Social Studies in the elementary schools ]las been one of our impor- tant accomplishments during the past year. New courses of studies for grades four and fire have been provid- ed and modern textbooks have been purchased.. Changes and im- provements have, also, been made in the work required its the other grades. Under our revised program the courses its history, Geo- graphy and Civics, which formerly were listed as separate subjects, have been combined. This newer method of presenting the Social Studies should help to correlate school and life and to furnish the pupil with a clearer and more real idea of geographical and historical knowledge. 'iVhile this new plats has been tit operation only a short time, the attitude of teachers and children 500111 to be favorable. ARITHMETIC As great, if not: greater, changes have been made during recent years in the teaching of Arithmetic than in any other subject. As stated in our previous Annual Report, n revised outline covering the essentials of each grade in the elementary schools became effec- tive with the opening of the present school year. Repeating our statement of previous year "the main objectives of these changes are greater emphasis on the masters- of the funla- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 413 mentals, better adaptation of the wort, to the mature needs of the child and elimination of the less important material." Nem- text- books have been supplied for several gra:les and we hope to equip the others during the corning year. Comparisons :ire often made concerning the efficiency of pupils in this subject with that of past years. While any reliable informa- tion is impossible, it is h ne tinct ranch more thought is nom- given to providing pupils with an intelligent background of the common number foundations and their use than in the past. The following items are stressed as among the most important: 1. Mastery of skills in fundamental combinations and opera- tions. 2. Practical and easy problem solving. 3. Work to develop independent thinking. 4. Use of mental Arithmetic adapted to ability and use of the child. 5. Estimating answers, 6. Remedial work. A detailed outline of the work to be accomplished omplislhed is nn file ill each of the elementary schools. CONCLUSION The above information and facts are presented in order that the citizens may perhaps have a clearer understanding of our public schools. We wish to acknowledge the cordial cooper afinn of the other town departments and the assistance they have rendered us at var- ious times. The work of the teachers deserves commendation. To observe it in the classroom is a pleasure. Much of value. however. does not always appear on the surface; such as the building of cltairacter, the discovery of aptitudes, the development oi' good personalities and the encouragement of better citizenship. All of which are an important part of the work of a teacher. The general good will and intelligent interest of parents have been helpful. Thanks should be given for the various gifts to the 414 TOWN OF LEXINGTON schools and for every effort toward the successful conduct of the schools. This report would not be complete without an expression of my appreciation to you as members of the School Committee for your helpful cooperation and guidance. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS S. GRINo1a , January 13, 1939. ,4"uperintcndca:t of Schools PRIZES -1838 Senior High School Robert P. Clapp Oral Essay Prize Donald Shaw Robert P. Clapp Written Essay Prize Janette Graves George 0. Smith Essay Prizes 1. Richard Russell 2. John .i. Carey Halite C. Blake Prizes Margaret. B. Wilson Robert T. Armstrong Washington & Franklin Medal alargaret H. Wilson American Legion Medals Dorothea Lovejoy Arthur J. O'Leary Elsa W. Regestein Awards D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal Edwin S. West Margaret B. Wilson Dorothea Lovejoy Vincent R. Napoli John Niel Richard Russell Margaret B. Wilson Charles Edward French Scholarship Medals Senior High School 1. Margaret B. Wilson 2. Richard Russell 3. Frank C. McKinnon Junior High School 1. Audrey Giroux 2. Natalie Hayward 3. Jean Shaffer Adams School 1. Doris Kennedy 2. Dorothy Lowe 3. Mildred Cohen REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT !Franklin School 1. 2. 3. Hancock School 1. 2. 3. Munroe School 1. 2. 3. Parker School 1, 2. Tie Putnam Prize Hancock School LEXINGTON CLASS Paul Frederick Adler Edvige Laura Alberghlni Bourg AndruIll Mary M. Archibald Robert Thomas Armstrong Dorice V. Baker Norman Clyde Baker, Jr. David Leland Barnum, Jr. James Warren Bean Frederick Eugene Berg Wilhelmina J. BierenbroodspOt Barbara Bond W. Arthur Booth Marietta Caroline Bowman David Pollock Boyd Jean Buckley Sidney Howard Bull Ralph L. Bullock Eugene F. Burton Elsie O. Butland Francis L. Buttrick Dennis Albert Byrne Joseph Cabral, Jr. Charles G. Cameron John James Carey Joseph H. Castelli .lames R. Cataldo Ralph D. Cataldo 3. 3. Frank Hedges Jean Crozier Wesley Dempsey Elizabeth Sorenson Marion Bowman Deborah Newton Diana Warren Genevieve Bennett Ruth Lyons Marjory Reynolds Isabel Murphy Donald Proctor F. Shirley Parks Elizabeth Sorenson HIGH SCHOOL OF 1938 415 Dorothy D. Cavic Marie Elenore Chapman Phyllis E. Clare Francis J. Cody Helen Reed Collins Marie A. Commers Barbara Constance Conner Rita Clare Connors Helen Elizabeth Cotty Florence C. Cuccinello Lawrence Cuccinello Shirley Frances Currie Richard W. Cushman Richard Carlton Davis Lillian Rita Davison Germaine E. Daykin Muriel E. DeMone Marion Beatrice Dempsey Lorraine Catherine DesChamp George M. Dimond, Jr. Russell C. Dodge, Jr. Barbara Doe Edmund M. Donnelly Vincent L. Drady Ethel L. Dutka Eleanor Joan Dwyer Ruth Ellard Audrey Emery 416 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Florence Corinne Evans Mary Agnes Fardy Barbara L. Farnham Frances R. Faulkner Hugh Fernald ll:Intel Henry Fish Kathryn G. Foley C:orge R. Forbes Dori Lurten Foster Sylvia Cecile Fournier Anne Marie Fraser Edward Freeman Ira F. Fuhrmann, Jr. Aphrodite Galinos Earl Wood Garland Edythe Gartland Daniel C. Gillespie Charlotte Louise Gillingham Janette Graves Stanley G_ Hammond Shirley B. Hanson Marian H. Harkins Robert J. Harron Dorothy Norma Hayward Harry M. Hodsden Dorothy E. Holland James Holt, Jr. Arthur R. Hood Paul O. Huoppi Ignacia M. Interante Lillian Mae Irwin Alice Johnson Herbert William Johnson Richard Alvin Johnson Ruth Merle Jones Yohanna Sally Karlson Rosemary Kearns Margaret Ann Kelley Reita A. Kelly Edmond I, Kennedy Leonard H. Kieley Lillian Mae Kimball John C. King Lillian Frances Kirkland Esther Jane Knudsen Edna H. Lamont Albert R. La raw Elizabeth R. Lewis Arlene Frances Lipp Dorothea Lovejoy Mary A. Lowe Donald P. MacDonald Ralph MacLalan Conchetta A. Maienza Elizabeth H. Mansfield Elinor Currie McCabe John F. McCarthy Frank C. McKinnon Benjamin T. McMillen Martley F. Mellow Kathryn Josephine Modoono Hazel Marion Moe Margaret L. Montgomery Eleanor L. Morgan Margaret Linda Morris Edward William Mullen Vincent R. Napoli Dorothy L. Nelson Anne M. Neville John Nici Helen A. Nissen C. Freeman Nourse Francis C. O'Brien Dorothy M. O'Dowd Wallace L. Oldford Arthur J. O'Leary Francis E. O'Leary Grace Marion Packard Virginia Hawley Packard Ruth Eleanor Parrish Hope Phoenix Irving Bowen Pierce, Jr. Robert Edward Pike Robert G. Poirier William Leonard Potter H. Robert Price Charles J. Primmerman Sherman E. Primmermau Barbara Breed Putney El.sie Marguerite Rafferty Harold H. Rethman Ana M. Rivera Douglas Ross Constance A. Ruocco Richard Evans Russell William E. Russell Charles Herbert Ryan David Ryder Geraldine M. St. Coeur Bernard Saunders Harold Stuart Schiorring Ruthe Semonian Hugh James Shaul Francis Shea REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Joseph A. Silva Helen Marie Skillings Joseph Clement Sousa Mary Olivia Sousa Arthur Ralph Spellenberg William W. Stevens Lyman R. Stewart Dorothy May Stone Marie Frances Stone James J, Stygies Thomas Joseph Sullivan Theodore Browne Taft Margaret H. Theall Barbara P. Thomas Pauline Janet Thomas Rachael Tocio John Paul Tracy 41T Barbara Tyler Robert Arthur Vigneau Julia Wasilec Ronald M. Weatherby Lavine A. Weaver Ruth Nancy Webber Edwin Smith West Marjorie J. Wiegers Janice Wilkins Margaret Booth Wilson Mary A. Wilson Dorothy Agnes Winehenbaugh, William Winn Allan E. Witthua Ann Wrightington Louis E. Yeager, Jr. ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October, 1938 Senior High School Junior High School Adams School Fianklin School Hancock School Munroe School Parker School Total B,ys 289 287 189 96 197 124 121 1,213 Girls Total. 349 638. 302 589 173 362 126 222 113 220 106 230 92 213 1,261 2,474_ MAINTENANCE ANO ATTENDANCE (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education School Year Ending June 30, 1938) Flerri, Jr. Sr_ Total 643 272 320 1,235. 634 288 379 1,301 1,277 560 699 2,536. Boys Girls Total Non -Resident Pupils (including State and City Wards) who attended the schools for not less than half the sehooi year Aggregate Attendance Average Daily Attendance Average Number of Days the Public Schools were in Session Average Membership 2U 209,547 1,181 6 197 223. 97,014 114,395 420,956 532 633 2,346. 177 183 183 179• 670 2,491 1,260 561 418 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Number of home visits 285 Number of truants 48 Number home without just cause 20 Number of court cases 1 Extracts form Work of School Physicians Number of physical examinations 2,379 Number with poor nutrition 49 Number with defective skin 24 Number with enlarged tonsils 404 Number with defective nose 49 Number with heart murmurs 87 Number with some defect in lungs Number having tonsils corrected during 1938 80 Number with defective teeth in Junior and Senior High Schools (elementary school recorded under Dental Clinic) 150 Number baying teeth corrected during 1938 in Junior and Senior High Schools 82 INDEX INDEX 419 Animal Inspector, Report of 198 Appeals, Report of Board of 161 Appointed Officers 12 Appropriation Committee, Report of 174 April 19th Committee, Report of 154 Assessors, Report of Board of 225 Births Building Inspector, Report of 152 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 179 Librarian, Report of 181 Treasurer, Report of 178 Trustees, Report of ., 177 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 230 Committees Appointed 17 Deaths 144 Dental Clinic, Report of 196 Director of Accounts, Report of 251 Engineer, Report of 193 Fire Engineers, Report of 214 Forest Warden, Report of 204 Health Inspector, Report of 219 Health Officer, Report of 221 Highway Division, Report of 246 Jurors, List of 149 Lectures, Report of Committee on 229 Marriages 143 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 182 Milk Inspector, Report of 220 142 Park Division, Report of 233 Planning Board, Report of 186 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 224 Police Department, Report of 200 Posture Clinic, Report of 225 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 240 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 165 420 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Retirement Board, Report of 387 School Department 392 (See page 421 for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 227 Selectmen. Report of 145 Shade Trees and Moth Department, Report of 184 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 222 Soldiers' Relief, Report of Agent of 244 Tax Collector, Report of 250 Tax Title Account, Report of 255 Town Accountant, Report of 257 (See page 421 for detailed index) Town Clerk, Report of 140 Births 142 Deaths 144 Marriages 143 Town Counsel, Report of 188 Town Meeting Members 4 Town Officers 3 Town Physician, Report of 218 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 7, 1938 18 Warrant for Town Meeting, April 25, 1939 29 Annual Town Election, Mareli 7, 1938 32 Warrant for Town Meeting, March 21, 1938 39 First Adjourned Town Meeting of the Annual Town Meeting, March 21, 1938 41 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 2. 57 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 3. 58 Second Adjourned Town Meeting, March 28, 1938 59 Warrant for Town Meeting, April 25, 1933 72 Special Town Meeting, April 25, 1938 76 Attorney General's Approval of Amendment to General By -Laws, Second Adjourned Town Meeting, Mareh 28, 1938 83 Warrant for Special Town Meeting August 8, 1938 85 Special Town Meeting, August 8, 1938 . 89 Attorney General's Approval of amendment to Zoning By -Laws, Special Town Meeting August 8, 1938 96 Warrant for Special Town Meeting August 25, 1938 98 Special Town Meeting, August 25, 1933 101 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 4. 107 Warrant for State Primary Election, September 20, 1938 108 State Primary Election, September 20, 1938 110 Representative Election with Town Clerk of Arlington, November 14, 1938 97 Warrant for State Election, November 8, 1938 119 State Election, November S, 1938 123 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 10, 1938 130 Special Town Meeting, November 10, 1938 133 Town Engineer. Report of 193 Town Treasurer 153 Tax Title Account, Retirement System Sewer Construction Bank Deposits Vine Brook P. W. A Trustees of the Bridge Trustees of the Public INDEX 421 Report of 255 Account 381, 382, 383 North Lexington P. W. A. Project 384 385 Project 386 Charitable Fund, 1935, Report of 212 Trusts, Report of 205 Water and Sewer Divisions, Report of Wire Inspector, Report of W. P. A., Report of SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 156 217 169 4125 41? Extracts from the Report of the School Physician and the School Nurse 418 Financial Statements Lexington Parent-Teacher Association Membership and Attendance ,. Prizes Roster of Teachers School Committee Organization School Committee, Statement by Senior High School Graduating Class Superintendent of Schools, Report of Vocational School Enrollment INDEX TO ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Abatement of Taxes: Overlay 1930 Overlay 1531 Overlay 1032 Overlay 1933 Overlay 1934 Overlay 1035 Overlay 1936 Overlay 1937 Overlay 1938 Accounting Department: Expenses 305 Personal Services 305 Administration of Trust Funds 350 Animal Inspection, Personal Services 325 Appeals, Board of 315 397 4UU 411 414 4u saa 395 415 406 398 363 363 363 363 364 364 364 365 365 422 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Appropriation Committee: Personal Services Expenses Assessors' Department: Expenses Personal Services 304 304 308 308 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 1938 367 Balance Sheet: Deferred Revenue General Accounts 266 259 Property Account Town Debt Trust Accounts Barnes Property Purchase Barnes Property Purchase—Non - Revenue Borrowing Capacity of the Town Building Department: Expenses Personal Services Captain Parker Monument—Repair Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Cemetery Maintenanee: Munroe— Personal Services Wages and Expenses Westview — Personal Services Wages and Expenses Collector's Department: Expenses Personal Services Contributory Retirement System: Pension Accumulation Fund Interest Deficiency on Funds Expenses Dental Clinic: Expenses Personal Services Dependent Children Aid — Aid and Expenses Dependent Children Fund — for Aid Dog Clinic, Expenses Dog Officer, Personal Services Drain Construction: Mass. Avenue and Right of Way to Mill Brook Sundry Elections Department, Expenses Engineering Department: Expenses Personal Services Vine Brook Drainage Excess and Deficiency 274 268 272 351 361 378 319 319 345 329 356 356 357 357 307 307 347 348 316 324 324 338 371 324 322 329 329 310 314 313 314 376 INDEX Expenditures (Summary) Agency Charities and Soldiers' Benefits 423 288 287 General Government 286 286 287 288 286 Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries 288 Recreation and Unclassified 288 Refunds 289 Schools and Libraries 287 Temporary Loans 288 Transfers 290 Trust and Investment 289 Health and Sanitation Highways Interest and Maturing Debt Protection of Persons and Property Fire Department: Personal Services 317 Expenses 317 Installation of Alarm Boxes 319 Separation of Tapper and Box Circuits 319 Underground Cable, Elm Avenue to Forest Street 318 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 307 Forest Fires, Wages and Expenses 322 Garbage Collection 330 Health Department: Expenses Personal Services Highway Construction: Bedford Street—Chapter IIibbert Street 90 Lincoln Street (1936) Reed Street 323 322 335 336 336 336- Watertown 36 Watertown Street (1936) 336 337 Harry 13. & Ethel Osgood Claim 337 Cary Street — Non - Revenue 360 Cherry Street—Non-Revenue 360 Taft Avenue — Non - Revenue 361 Highway Department: Road Machinery Account Payable -1937 333 Road Machinery Account 334 334 Highway Fund—Chapter 500 of the Acts of 1938 371 Highway Maintenance: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Chapter 90 Highway Reconstruction: Charles Street Highway Tax (Special) 1937 366- Edgar 66 Edgar F, Scheibe Claim Curbing 330 334 331 335• 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Highway Tax (Special) 1938 368 Insect Suppression: Personal Services 320 Wages and Expenses 321 New Equipment 321 Insurance 350 Interest on Debt 357 Law Department: Expenses 309 Ryder Case Expenses 309 Ryder Case—Vine Brook Drainage, Services and Expenses 309 Personal Services and Special fees 308 Libraries: Cary Memorial Library — Personal Services Expenses Loam Supply— Development Maturing Debt Memorial Day Metropolitan Water Tax 1937 Metropolitan Water Tax 1938 Middlesex County Tax 1937 Middlesex County Tax 1938 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment for Addition and Alterations Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment for Expenses Military Aid Miscellaneous Deposits 343 343 351 358 346 366 367 366 368 323 323 340 369 North .Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1937 365 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1938 366 'Old Age Assistance Aid and Expenses 339 .OId Age Assistance Fund: For Administration 370 For Aid 370 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 306 `Overlay Reserve Fund 372 Park Department: Fence, East Lexington Playground 346 Fence, Center Playground 346 Depot Park Beautification 346 Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Patriots' Day Pensions: Fire Department Police Department 344 344 347 347 347 Permanent Memorial Committee, Expenses 351 338 .Physician, Town INDEX Planning Board: Engineering Expenses Plumbing Department: Expenses Personal Services Police Department: Expenses Personal Services Posture Clinic Expenses Public Welfare: Prior Year Bills Personal Services Town Physician Aid and Expenses Public Works Building: Improvement of Buildings and Grounds Special Equipment Wages and Expenses Public Works: Labor, Materials and Expenses Welfare Aid Labor Materials and Expenses—Non - Revenue Superintendent's Office: Expenses „ . . Personal Services Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investment Cemeteries Departmental Departmental Transfers General Revenue — Taxes, etc. Interest Municipal Indebtedness Public Service Enterprises Refunds and Transfers Special Assessments and Privileges Registrations Department: Personal Services Personal Services, 1929 Expenses Reserve Fund Retirement Board, Expenses Revenue Account 1938 Road Machinery Fund Sale of Real Estate Fund School Department: Americanization Classes Expenses Personal Services Vocational Tuition .. 425 315 315 826 325 316 316 324 337 337 338 338 349 348 348 349 349 361 312 312 283 282 278 285 276 282 283 282 284 277 311 311 311 352 316 374 373 372 342 341 340 343 426 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectmen's Department: Expenses 305 Personal Services 304 Sewer Assessment Fund 373 Sewer Construction: Arlington Line to Rindge Avenue—Non - Revenue 359 B: w Street 328 Bow Street — Non -Revenue 359 North Lexington — Non - Revenue 360 Rindge, Melrose, Rawson, Albemarle and Winn Avenues 328 Rindge, Melrose, Rawson, Albemarle and Winn Avenues—Non - Revenue Sewer and Surface Drainage — Vine Brook — Non- Revenue Sundry Streets Sewer Department: Stock Account 327 Claim, Colonial Garage, Inc.. 327 Sewer House Connection Deposits 388 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services Services Wages and Expenses Shade Trees — Wages and Expenses Sidewalk Construction—Sundry Streets Slaughtering Inspection, Personal Services Snow Removal Soldiers' Relief — Aid and Expenses State Md State Parks and Reservations Tax 1937 State Parks and Reservations Tax 1938 State Tax 1937 State Tax 1938 Storm Emergency —Non- Revenue Street Lights Street Signs Tax Titles Tax Title Possessions Town Clerk's Department: Expenses Personal Services Town Meeting Map Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Accounts Payable, 1937 Expenses 359 359 328 Personal Services Town Report—Printing Traffic Regulation and Control Traffic Regulation and Control: Accounts Payable— 1937 Improvement of System Treasurer's Department: Expenses 326 327 326 321 334 325 331 340 339 366 368 365 366 362 333 333 371 372 310 309 351 312 313 313 351 332 332 333 306 INDEX 487 Personal Services 306 Trust Funds Income: Colonial Cemetery 369 Munroe Cemetery 370 Westview Cemetery 371/ Unci: ssified 352 Veterans Memorial Fund 372 Vital Statistics 325 Water Construction: Cottage and East Streets 355 Raymond Street 355 Shade Street 355 Sundry Streets 356 Water Department: Stock Account 354 Water Department Available Surplus 374 Water House Connection Deposits 369 Water Maintenance: Personal Services 353 Replacements 354 Services 354 Wages and Expenses 353 Weights and Measures Department: Expenses 320 Personal Services 320 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 373 Wire Department: Expenses 320 Personal Services 319 TABLES Appropriation Accounts — Non - Revenue 303 Appropriation Accounts — Revenue 292 Interest on Town Debt due 1939 -1953 inc. 380 Loans —Anticipation of Reimbursement 380 Loans —Anticipation of Revenue 380 Movement of Town Debt 1914.1938 379 Town Debt due 1939 -1953 inc. 380