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Home My WebLink About1939-Annual Report ANNUAL REPORTS off. .11112, TOWN OFFICERS 4 Moitirfr,,., 175 • K s: Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1939 LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1935 — 10,813 Highest elevation— 380 feet above sea level Lowest elevation-- 110 feet above sea level Settled — 1642 — Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town — 1713 Valuation — $21,819,874 Tax Rate 1939 — $35.50 Area of Town in Area of Town in miles...... ...... 16.64 Extreme length in ...... 5 8 Extreme width in miles........... 4.85 Public Streets 54.14 miles Private Streets 54.23 miles State Highways......... 10.84 miles Trunk Line Sewers 6.309 miles Street Sewers. 15.51 miles Water Mains 69.27 miles Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools — Class A 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBERS List of Town Officers March, 1939 to March, 1940 PRECINCT ONE Name Term Address Expires SELECTMEN A Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman, '40 William M Aquaro 50 Rindge Avenue 1942 William G Potter, '41 A.Edward Rowse, '41 B George W Sarano, '42 Errol H Locke, '42 Ramon C. Baker 837 Mass. Avenue 1940 Town Clerk James J. Carroll John Milton Brown 8 Plymouth Road 1940 Town Treasurer James J. Carroll C Rudolph F. Carlson 30 Baker Avenue 1941 Collector of Taxes William S. Scamman Lyon Carter 39 Marrett Road 1942 John D.Collins 14 Chase Avenue 1941 Frank A. Cook, Jr. 138 Lowell Street 1941 School Committee Frederick L Fischer, '40 William F. Covil 30 Independence Avenue 1941 Randall B Houghton, '41 Annie F Putney, '42 D Cemetery Commissioners John E. A. Mulliken, '40 Joseph L. Dahlstrom 32 Chase Avenue 1940 Edward Wood, '41 J Henry Duffy 26 Maple Street 1941 James J. Walsh, '42 F Trustees of Public Trusts Howard S 0 Nichols, '40 Leigh V Farnham 814 Mass. Avenue 1941 John F Turner, '42 George E Foster 10 Plainfield Street 1941 Clarence S Walker, '44 Malcolm R Fuller 32 Independence Avenue 1941 Moderator Robert H. Holt G Constables Patrick J Maguire Lincoln C Grush 10 Tower Road 1940 John C. Russell James A. Guthrie 283 Mass Avenue 1942 Planning Board *Eugene G Kraetzer, '40 H Edwin B Worthen, Jr, '40 Bartlett J Harrington 11 Curve Street 1942 Donald Nickerson, '40 Mary D Hatch Concord Highway 1940 Clements H Ferguson, '41 Lewis L. Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1942 Lester F Ellis, '41 George M Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 1940 Edward W Kimball, '42 William R. Greeley, '42 J *Resigned Carl B. Jones 306 Lowell Street 1941 8 ANNUAL REPORTS 7 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT TWO L J.Bruce Lewis 1024 Mass. Avenue 1942 A Harold S. Liddick 12 Plymouth Road 1940 Tracy W. Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1941 Ralph F Little 56 Robbins Road 1940 Harold C. Ashley 39 Highland Avenue 1940 Walter Longbottom 16 Independence Road 1941 M B Clarence E.MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1941 1942 Walter C. Ballard 8 Raymond Street 194E Charles B. Meek 142 Marrett Road Charles S. Beaudry b Raymond Street 1940 Charles F. Mitchell 7 Richard Road 194294Walter G. Black 11 Highland Avenue 1940 Eugene L. Morgan 20 Robbins Road William E. Bennett 1351 Mass. Avenue 194D Lyle J Morse 26 Locust Avenue 1940 George W. Butters 40 Highland Avenue 1941 N George W Nary 82 Oak Street 1942 1 C William E. Chamberlain 14 Eliot Road 1940 Harold B.Needham 40 Fern Street P D James A. Peirce 64 Marrett Road 1940 John H. Devine 19 Slocum Road 1942 Harold C.Denham 8 Jackson Court 1941 R 1940 Arthur C. Dodge 52 Percy Road 1942 Arthur C. Readel 20 Maple Street William F Downe 286 Marrett Road 1942 Louis J. Reynolds 1050 Mass. Avenue 1940 Albert G.Ross 5 Locust Avenue 1941 E Dominic F. Ross 86 Robbins Road 1940 Robert L. Ryder 84 Maple Street 1941 Lester F. Ellis 188 Waltham Street 1940 Robert H Eldridge 495 Waltham Street 1942 S Charles H. Schofield • 7 Pleasant Street 1941 F Clarence E Smith 18 Pinewood Street 1942 Clayton J. Sullivan 14 Taft Avenue 1942 Charles E. Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue 1941 Clements H. Ferguson 30 Vine Brook Road 1942 Robert W. Fernald 4 Washington Street 1941 T Frank J. Thompson 4 Smythe Street 1941 Thomas E.Fitzgerald 5 Parker Street 1940 Joseph Trani 1037 Mass Avenue 1942 Edward L.Tyler 31 Maple Street 1941 G John E Gilcreast 73 BIoomfield Street 1940 W William R. Greeley 1948 Mass. Avenue 1942 Richard A. Wason 18 Smith Avenue 1942 Arthur L. Graves 76 Bloomfield Street 1941 Alphonso B. West 33 Oak Street 1942 Richard R.Wiggins 7 Maple Street 1940 H W.Stanley Wilson 5 Pleasant Street 1942 John A.Wilson 62 Fern Street 1942 Stephen F Hamblin 45 Parker Street 1941 Walter H. Wilson 5 Pleasant Street 1942 Arthur W Hatch 45 Forest Street 1941 Michael J. Hopkins 11 Hilltop Avenue 1940 Frederic B. Hunneman 7 Parker Street 1942 Z Matthew M. Zubowitch 86 Oak Street 1940 Arthur F Hutchinson 169 Blossom Street 1941 Edwin W.Hutchinson 135 Blossom Street 1941 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE X C Joseph R. Cotton 123 Marrett Road 1940 Edward W.Kimball 1359 Mass Avenue 1941 ANNUAL REPORTS 9 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT THREE L Harold B. Lamont 20 Winthrop Road 1942 A Lauritz A. Lauritzen 24 Parker Street 1941 Alan G. Adams 1 Oakland Street 1940 Ernest A. Lindstrom 63 Farmcrest Avenue 194I Alfred A. Adler 12 Berwick Road 1940 Roger D. Long 44 Percy Road 1940 Harold F. Lombard 24 Vine Brook Road 1942 Donald B. Love 1361 Mass. Avenue 1941 B F. Stanley Love 3 Wallis Court 1941 Nathan B. Bidwell 25 Adams Street 1942 M Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street 1942 Arthur H.McLearn 1387 Mass Avenue 1940 Charles M Blake 59 York Street 1942 Ronald D Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1940 N Albert H. Burnham 34 East Street 1940 Dana Thurber Norris 7 Winthrop Road 1941 Laurence H Burnham 44 Somerset Road 1942 William I Burnham East Street 1942 P Eugene T Buckley 22 Grant Street 1941 Robert T. Person 42 Percy Road 1942 Roy C. Peterson 27 Blossom Street 1942 C Clifford W Pierce 1 Eustis Street 1942 Guy S. Chace 10 Meriam Street 1941 Marjorie Pierce 59 Forest Street 1940 Philip M Clark 25 Somerset Road 1942 Elwyn G Preston 4 Bennington Road 1942 R D Irving A. Rich 37 Kendall Road 1940 George M Davis 36 Woodland Road 1940 Randall W Richards 67 Farmcrest Avenue 1942 Norman A. Downs 11 Edgewood Road 1942 S Julius Seltzer 9 Belfry Terrace 1940 E George C. Sheldon 16 Percy Road 1940 Roswell S. Eldridge 17 Edgewood Road 1941 Edward W Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1941 Everett S. Emery 3 Stetson Street 1942 Clyde E. Steeves 24 Hilltop Avenue 1942 George W. Emery 47 Somerset Road 1942 W Leland H. Emery 5 Stetson Street 1941 James J. Walsh 1433 Mass. Avenue 1940 F Paul Whipple 15 Belfry Terrace 1940 Edwin B. Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1942 Roy A.Ferguson 19 Bertwell Road 1942 George R. Fuller 80 No. Hancock Street 1941 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE G C C. Edward Glynn 56 Hancock Street 1942 James J. Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1940 Charles 0. Goodwin 12 Coolidge Avenue 1941 George E. Graves 33 Adams Street 1942 H Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road 1940 H Hazen W Ham1m 50 Gleason Road 1941 P Norman C Hooper 35 Bertwell Road 1940 William G. Potter 25 Walnut Street 1941 Clarence R. Hopkins 15 Meriam Street 1941 W Edward Wood 28 Forest Street 1941 J Sydney R Wrightington 7 Bennington Road 1940 Frank P. Jones 8 Hancock Avenue 1941 ANNUAL REPORTS 11 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON K 1940 PRECINCT FOUR Eugene G. Kraetzer 46 Hancock Street A L D. Jack Allia 34 Eaton Road 1940 M. Lowe 23 Meriam Street 1940 Lester Andrews 1 Hill Street 1942 Moses M James Lewis 95 No Hancock Street 1941 Ear) S Archibald 19 Downing Road 1941 MCl1940 B 6 Hillside Terrace 1940 William H Ballard 7 Hastings Road 1942 Richardfford M. Martin g Robert D. Maynard 77 Menam Street 1940 Walter S Beatty 183 Waltham Street 1940 eilI Mayo 6 MeriOakam Streett Circle 1940 Robert C Boleyn 57 Shade Street 1942 ClaytoNeil McIntosh 24 1940 Walter C. Boone 112 Bedford Street 1942 George P. Morse 29 Sherman Street 1940 Winthrop H Bowker 2184 Mass. Avenue 1942 Howard Morey 90 No. Hancock Street1941 Frederick S Britton 8 Bedford Street 1942 M. Munroe 344 Lowell Street Francis E Burke 88 Bedford Street 1942 R Herbert E Bussom 43 Reed Street 1942 Lester T Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1942 C Winfield S. Caouette 4 Wachusett Circle 1941 Walter E. Sands 103 Meriam Street S 1941 Charles T. Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road 1941 George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1940 James V. Cosgrove 30 Grove Street 1941 Clarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1940 J. Everett Cumming 20 Vaille Avenue 1941 41 Somerset Road 1940 Richard P. Cromwell 21 Prospect Hill Road 1940 William H Smith Shurtleff 34 Grant Street 1942 Howard E Custance 2 Tewksbury Street 1940 Frederickeer E. 1941 W. Warren Custance 19 Shirley Street 1942 uJ. Spencer 529 Lowell StreetSt1941 Rupert H. Stevens 86 Meriam Street Theodore A. Custance 100 Bedford Street 1942 Matthew Stevenson 21 Oakland Street 194i Robert M. Stone 32 Hayes Avenue 1942 James W. Smith 6 Franklin Road 1942 D Paul W Dempsey 187 Spring Street 1940 T H. Raymond Durling 21 Outlook Drive 1941 Gerald C. Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1941 Ralph B Dibble 1981 Mass. Avenue 1940 W1941 F Harvey F Winlock 61 Meriam Street Robert Whitney 10 Round Hill Road 1942 Robert J Fawcett 511 Marrett Road 1942 Frederic L. Fischer 2 Stratham Road 1942 George M. Fuller 2210 Mass Avenue 1940 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE H 11 Randall B Houghton 16 Oakland Street 1941 Carl Hauck 14 Harbell Street 1941 Converse Hill 2101 Mass. Avenue 1942 L Willard C. Hill 2160 Mass. Avenue 1942 Errol H. Locke 3 Abbott Road 1942 John T Hinchey 85 Hinchey Road 1940 Norton T. Hood 41 Reed Street 1941 Elmer C. Houdlette 5 Sunny Knoll Avenue 1940 R A. Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road 1941 J Frederick B. James 40 Reed Street 1942 M 1940 Frederic K. Johnson 9 Audubon Road 1940 Robert C. Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL REPORTS 13 K Alfred Kargaard 226 Lincoln Street 1940 APPOINTED OFFICERS L John Lamont 83 Cary Avenue 1941 Animal Inspector Dr Chester L. Blakely Jasper A. Lane 177 Waltham Street 1941 Appropriation Committee Robert C Merriam, '40, Chairman M Robert J Fawcett, 140 Everett E Morrill 53 Harding Road 1940 George C Sheldon,'40 William E Mulliken 225 Waltham Street 1942 George W Emery, '41 George M Hynes, '41 N Richard W. Maynard, '41 Raymond A Bond, '42 Thomas A. Napoli 23 Middle Street 1941 James E.Spellman,'42 Fred C Newhall 45 Outlook Drive 1941 Henry Brask, '42 Donald E. Nickerson 2198 Mass Avenue 1940 James H.Russell,Ex Officio P Assessors Clyde E Sleeves, Chairman, '41 Eugene H Partridge 12 Shirley Street 194U William H Burnham, '41 William A Cann, '42 R William H Shanahan, '42 Leland H. Emery, '42 Francis H Ready 2246 Mass. Avenue 1942 William R. Rosenberger 2189 Mass. Avenue 1941 Assistant Assessor Frederick.1. Spencer S Board of Appeals Edward W. Kimball, '40 Gordon Elliot Slater 9 Kimball Road 1941 (Acting under Building and Howard W. Robbins, '41 James E Spellman 24 Shirley Street 1940 Zoning Law) Charles E. Ferguson,'42 Henning W. Swenson 145 Spring Street 1940 C Edward Glynn, '43 A Randall Soderberg 51 Dexter Road 1941 Arthur N Maddison, '44 Board of Appeals Errol H.Locke T (Associate Members) Winthrop H. Hawker Alfred P. Tropeano 11 Larchmont Lane 1941 Board of Health,Agents Eleanor M. Lowe V Dr. William Corwin John S Valentine 16 Stratham Road 1941 Board of Retirement Clarence S. Walker, '40 Joseph A. Ross, '42 W James H Russell Raymond L. White 12 Middle Street 1940 Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Howard S. O. Nichols, '40 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE John F Turner, '42 Clarence S Walker, '44 G Building Inspector Fred W Longbottom Archibald R Giroux 6 Stratham Road 1940 Burial Agents Ralph H. Marshall S Alice M McCarthy George W Sarano 315 Lincoln Street 1942 ANNUAL REPORTS 15 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cary Memorial Library, Librarian *Marian P. Kirkland Lockup Keeper James J Sullivan Ralph A. Mason Measurer of Grain Albert Bieren Cary Memorial Library,Assistants Helen E Muzzey Measurers of Wood, Bark, & Manure Harold I Wellington #Dorothy B.Wentworthgt Katherine Buck Jacob Bierenbroodapot Claire Ball Milk Inspector Bah Melanson 1 John Lamont Moth Dept. Superintendent John J. Garrity Cary Memorial Library, Assistants *Emma 0. Nichols (East Lexington Branch) EIeanor R.Trowbridge Odorless Cart, Charge of Peter Canessa William G. Potter Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Michael E. McDonnell Old Age Assistance Bureau A.Edward Rowse Luther R.Putney Cary Memorial Library, Treasurer Frederic L. Fischer Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent Lawrence G. Mitchell Clerk, Selectmen Eleanor M.Lowe Old Age Assistance Bureau, Temporary Assistant Clerk, Selectmen Elinor Moakley Acting Agent George V. Morse Park Superintendent John Constables Charles E Moloy J Garrity Roland E. Garmon Plumbing Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Dental Clinic Committee Mrs. Frederick B James Mrs. Frank Hudson Posture Clinic Committee Mrs. Steele Lindsay Mr. Thomas S. Grindle Mrs. Robert Moore Mrs. Edith M Kelley Miss Margaret Kettell Fence Viewers Frank P Cutter Bartlett J Harrington Miss Margaret Noyes Public Welfare Agent Lawrence G. Mitchell Field Drivers Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell Public Welfare, Temporary Acting Fire Engineers Edward W. Taylor Agent George V Morse Norman C. Hooper Edward F. Buttrick Agent of Selectmen to Administer Lawrence G. Mitchell Soldiers' Relief, Military and State Aid Forest Warden Edward W. Taylor (Temporary Acting Agent) George V. Morse Gammel Legacy Income, Trustees Mrs Kenneth P. Blake Public Works, Superintendent John W Raymond, Jr (Acting with Dept.of Public Welfare)Lawrence G. Mitchell Health Inspector John Lamont Registrars of Voters George H. Lowe, '40 Leon H.Truesdell,'41 Health Officer Dr. Victor N Rochette Malcolm H. Clifford, '42, Chairman *Dr.Howard W. Newell James J. Carroll, Clerk ANNUAL REPORTS 17 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sealer of Weights and Measures Ralph E.Chadwick Slaughter Inspector George Whiting COMMITTEES APPOINTED Superintendent of Streets William C. Paxton AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Superintendent of Streets,Assistant John F. O'Connor Supt. of Water & Sewer Department Joseph A.Ross PERMANENT MEMORIAL FOR VETERANS Appointed December 8, 1927 Town Accountant James H. Russell Willard D. Brown Town Counsel Sydney R. Wrightington Minnie S. Seaver James H. Russell Town Engineer John T Cosgrove COMMITTEE ON LECTURES UNDER THE WILL OF ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E. CARY Town Physician Dr. Victor N. Rochette *Dr. Howard W. Newell Appointed June 9, 1939 Robert H Holt Weighers (Public) William E.Mulliken Thomas S. Grindle Mrs. Hugh D. McLellan Jacob Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Albert Bieren Leo Dumas Appointed October 15, 1938 Paul M. WagnerStephen F.Hamblin Edward B. Ballard Sheldon A. Robinson Mrs. Richard B. Engstrom Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills Miss Mabel P. Cook Mrs. William D Milne Dr Fred S. Piper Mrs. Hollis Webster *Resigned BUILDING BY-LAW COMMITTEE #Deceased Appointed December 16, 1929 Perley C. Tibbetts Charles E. Ferguson Fred W.Longbottom Edmund A. Webb Nathan B. Bidwell COMMITTEE ON BURLINGTON STREET PARK Appointed January 24, 1938 W. Roger Greeley George P. Morey George R. Fuller Leland H Emery Alan G.Adams COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCOMMODATIONS *Errol H. Locke James Stuart Smith F K. Johnson John Milton Brown Leland H Emery Charles E. Ferguson *Resigned. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 19 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two for the term of one year; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three for the term TOWN WARRANT of one year. The polls wiII be open at 6:00 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in in said Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the twentieth day To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, of March, 1939 at 8 00 P M. at which time and place the fol- County, Greeting. lowing articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you by the Town Meeting Members, in accordance with Chapter 215 are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, of the Acts of 1929 and su chaptt to the referendum provided for qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in their by section eight of said chapter. respective voting places in said town, Article 2 To receive the reports of any Board of Town Precinct One,Adams School,Precinct Two,Three and Four, Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Cary Memorial Hall, on Committees. MONDAY, the SIXTH DAY of MARCH, A.D. 1939, Article 3 To choose such Town Officers as are required at six o'clock A M, then and there to act on the following ar- by Iaw and are usually chosen by nomination titles Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Article 1 To choose by ballot the following town officers. Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the One Town Clerk for the term of one year; financial year beginning January 1, 1940, and to issue a note or Two Selectmen for the term of three years, notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note One Town Treasurer for the term of one year, or notes as may be given for a period of Iess than one year in One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years, Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the One Member of the School Committee for the term of three Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to refund years; any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipation of the rove- One Moderator for the term of one year; nue of the year 1939, in accordance with the provisions of Sec- Two members of the Planning Board for the term of three tion 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of the year 1939. years; Two Constables for the term of one year; Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the sum of money from the Highway Fund, provided by Chapter 2 term of three years, of the Acts of 1939 for any of the purposes authorized by said One Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for the term chapter of one year; Article 7. To see if the Town will make the usual appro- One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for the term priations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct of two years; appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a corn- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 21 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON bination of the two methods, or act in any manner in relation how the money shall be raised, or act in any manner in relation thereto. thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer un- Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate expended appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Excess and Deficiency Account, or take any other action in rela- Police and Fire Departments, under Chapter 22, General Laws, tion thereto or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 9 To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to install water Selectmen to sell and dispose of the property taken by the Town mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied by foreclosure of tax titles. for during the year 1939 in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of better- Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a ments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by Section 6, General Laws,or act in any manner in relation thereto. transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the of the town Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for Article 17 To see if the Town will Mote to install sewer an audit for the year 1939. mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the for during the year 1939 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 504, sum of $1647 25 received from Middlesex County for dog fees as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any to the Cary Memorial Library Account. necessary easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue Article 13 To see if the Town will make an appropriation of notes or bonds of the Town. for the suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail moths, and other Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate pests, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws, or act in money for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 any manner in relation thereto. of the General Laws Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- sum sufficient to pay the County of Middlesex, as required by priate a sum of money for the improvement of Bedford Street, law, on account of assessments levied on the town for its share said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may of the principal of the Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, Addition Funding Loan, Act of 1935, bonds maturing in 1939 and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from issued in compliance with Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1935, as available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. amended by Chapter 205 of the Acts of 1937, less amount of premium as provided in Section 37A of Chapter 35, General Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- Laws, as amended by Chapter 29 of the Acts of 1933, also for priate a sum of money for the improvement of Weston Street; any other indebtedness incurred and outstanding under said said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may Chapter 417 as amended, also for the town's share of the cost be allotted by the State or County, or both,for this purpose;and and interest on said bonds due in 1939; also for the care, main- to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available tenance, and repair of said Hospital for 1938, and including in- funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town terest on temporary notes issued therefor in accordance with sections of Chapter 111 of the General Laws applicable therefor, Article 21 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a and for all other expenses in connection therewith, including town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Eliot Road be- Chapter 400, Section 25 G (6) (a) of the Acts of 1936, determine tween Pelham Road and Washington Street, as laid out by the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 28 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to purchase the the Town Clerk, dated January 19, 1939, or take any action in lot of land on Clarke Street known as the Isaac Harris Cary relation thereto. Educational Fund lot,and containing 12,508 square feet,more or less, for any appropriate municipal purpose, and to pay for the Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the improvement of Westview Street, same in whole or in part by direct appropriation, by transfer as relocated by the County Commissioners, said money to be from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, Town. or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, and to see if the Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town will vote to accept reimbursement from the New England Selectmen to execute and deliver a lease of some or all of the land Water Supply Corporation for the cost of the work of Hildur Sorensen located at 116 Woburn Street,for the purpose of Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate rent thereof osal of refuse, and to appropriate a sum of money for funds for providing co-operation with the Federal Government in unemployment relief and other projects of direct or indirect Article 30 To see if the Town will ratify the action of benefit to the town or its inhabitants, said funds to be expended the Board of Selectmen in requesting the Legislature to amend by the Selectmen. Statute 1926, Chapter 221 with reference to the assessment of Article 24. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen betterments for sewer construction in Lexington so as to make possible the use of Federal funds in sewer construction, or ex- to install street lights in the following unaccepted streets: Oakmount Circle;Daniels Street. press any other opinion with reference to such legislation. Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- Selectmen to construct granol or bituminous concrete side- Article a further sum of money for the purpose of acquiring walks where the abutting owner pays one-half the cost,and pro- lands and easements and constructing a sanitary sewer, force main and pumping station for North Lexington, in addition to vide funds for said construction by direct appropriation. sums appropriated under Article 2 of the Warrant for the Spe- Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate cial Town Meeting of August 25, 1938, and authorize and direct money for the replacement and installation of water mains not the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the town, for use in carry- less than 6 inches and not more than 16 inches in diameter ing out such project, an additional Federal grant of money pur- in the following streets, and in such other streets as the Select- suant to the Public Works Administration Appropriation Act of men may determine. 1938; and authorize the treasurer, with the approval of the Stetson Street, from Merriam Street to Oakland Street, Selectmen, to borrow such sums as may be necessary to meet a distance ofee approximately 600 feet; any appropriation made and to use any other available funds and payfor the same in whole or inpart bydirect appropriation, that may be raised by taxation or appropriated for that purpose, or take any action relatingthereto. by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town. Article 32. To see if the Town will amend its By-law called Article 27. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- the Plumbing laws by substituting therefor a new Plumbing men to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Town ofS Lex- tBy-law under the authority of General Laws, Chapter 142, sec- men with the Town of Arlington to provide co-operation be- by-lawn 13 ons amended, substantially Town set forth in a draft ofsuch file in the office of the Clerk and open to public tween the two towns in the matters of connection of sewers in inspection;and to see if the Town will vote to appropriate Lexington with Town of Arlington sewers, and the connection for the purpose of printing and publishingthe same andupas of sewers in Arlington with Town of Lexington sewers, or take expenses incidental thereto Printed copies of such p d any action relating thereto. by-law will be distributed to Town Meeting Members REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 26 26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON opening of the first meeting after election of officers and may be Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with obtained by any others who may be interested, your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate of said meeting. money to pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various town Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty-fourth day departments. of February, A.D. 1939. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- ARCHISALD R. Glxovx priate asum of money for the Contributory Retirement System WILLIAM G. POTTER established under the provisions of Chapter 318 of the Acts of A. EDWARD RawSE 1936, or take any action in relation thereto. PHILIP M. CLARK Article 35. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- Selectmen of Lexington priate a sum of money for purchasing uniforms for the Cadets in the Lexington Senior and Junior High Schools, or take any other action in relation thereto. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to refund emer- gency loans made under General Laws, Chapter 44, section 8, CONSTABLE'S RETURN clause 9, to pay for damage caused by the hurricane of Septem- ber, 1938, by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town in the February 27, 1939. amount of $23,000.00 payable in not more than ten years in To THE TOWN CLERK: accordance with the law. I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Post Office, in sum of money to be set apart and administered as a general un- the vestibule of the Town Office Building and six other public employment relief fund in accordance with law, such money to places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same be provided by direct appropriation or by transfer from avail- to every registered voter in the Town, seven days before the able funds or by a combination of the two methods time of said meeting Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a Attest sum of money for the improvement of the traffic control system in the vicinity of Clarke Street, or take any action in relation PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, thereto. Constable of Lexington Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Fire Department, such money to be provided by direct appro- priation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by a combination of any of these methods. 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. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 28 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Helen McCaffrey . -- Teller Jesse Condinho .... ... Teller PRECINCT THREE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Hiram W. Jackson, Jr. . Warden Frederick Tullar _ Inspector March 6, 1939 Cornelius P. Cronin Deputy Inspector John McKearney Clerk Agnes E. Richards Teller Margaret E Ormond ....Teller Samuel Wellington Teller In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of Emma Hovey Teller the Town of Lexington met in their respective voting places m JJoehn�J.MacdCormack Teller Teller said Town on Monday, March the sixth in the year of our Lord HEsther Graham Teller nineteen hundred and thirty-nine at six o'clock in the forenoon Alfred P. Tropeano Teller The following places were designated as the voting places PRECINCT FOUR . for the various precincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Howard E. Custance Warden Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. Irene Robinson .._ Deputy Inspector The following election officers having been duly appointed Daniel A. Gorman, Jr. Deputy Inspector .,..... by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts were Frank Maguire ClerkMary E Ferry Teller assigned for duty as follows: George A Bullock .... ..._ Teller Charles P McEnroe Teller PRECINCT ONE Carl Hauck ........ _ Teller Robert L. Lowe Teller Charles J Dailey . Warden Agnes Hall .. .. Teller Frederick L. Murphy Inspector Robert Cady . . ....... .. . Teller George Foster .. .. Inspector Madeline Peterson Teller Mary E. Stankard .. . Clerk Mary A. Rowland ... ..Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock Donald Cameron ... . ......Teller A.M. and remained open until eight o'clock P.M, after which Pauline A. Bartlett ^•••••••••Teller George Stygles Teller time after due notice, they were closed Constance Thompson . Teller Edith Kew Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. L. Ellsworth Pierce .. Teller Arthur Hughes Teller The ballots were counted by the election officers in each PRECINCT TWO precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Victor H Harmon Warden Lucius Austin .... Inspector The total registration of voters in each precinct was as Ruth Ray Deputy Inspector follows: John H.Dacey... Clerk Arthur L Hanson .... Teller Precinct One 1468 (One thousand four hundred sixty-eight) Edward McGrory Teller Precinct Two 1267 (One thousand two hundred sixty-seven) Elizabeth Nourse _... Teller Precinct Three 1336 (One thousand three hundred thirty-six) Madeline Corbett . . Teller Precinct Four 1389 (One thousand three hundred eighty-nine) Edward B. O'Connor . ....... Teller William S. Bramhall Teller Total 5460 (Five thousand four hundred sixty) REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 29 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, COLLECTOR OF TAXES signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. William S. Scamman .. . 525 564 604 599 2282 Blanks ... 86 83 98 97 364 The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed .--- — — — the result as follows: Total 611 637 702 696 2646 Precinct One Ballots Cast 611 (Six hundred and eleven) William S. Scarnxnan was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year. Precinct Two Ballots Cast 637 (Six hundred and thirty-seven) Precinct Three Ballots Cast 702 (Seven hundred and two) CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Precinct Four Ballots Cast 696 (Six hundred ninety-six) (At the close of the polls the register of the Ballot Box stood at 697. The Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.S Pre.4 Total Ballot Box registered twice on one ballot.) James J. Walsh 501 532 682 565 2180 John J.Dailey 0 0 4 3 7 Total vote cast. 2646 (Two thousand six hundred and Blanks 110 105 116 128 459 forty-six) Total 611 637 702 696 2646 TOWN CLERK James J.Walsh was elected as Cemetery Commissioner for three years. Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total James J Carroll 516 566 604 576 2262 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Blanks 95 71 98 120 384 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Total . 611 637 702 696 2646 Annie F.Putney 460 508 652 528 2048 Mary Murphy 1. 0 0 0 1 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year Blanks 150 129 160 168 597 Total 611 637 702 696 2646 SELECTMEN Annie F. Putney was elected to the School Committee for three years. Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Richard E. Bourdon 45 32 33 59 169 CONSTABLES *Errol H. Locke 255 375 445 352 1427 *George W. Sarano 239 372 325 348 1284 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Matthew Stevenson 255 227 320 274 1076 *Patrick J. Maguire 471 534 599 678 2182 Raymond L. White 273 163 147 225 808 *John C. Russell 504 531 580 553 2168 Blanks .. .. ... 155 105 134 134 528 Michael Powers 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks . 247 209 224 261 941 Total 1222 1274 1404 1392 5292 *Errol H. Locke and George W. Sarano were elected as Selectmen for Total .............. 1222 1274 1404 1892 5292 three years. *Patrick J. Maguire and John C. Russell were elected as Constables for one year. TOWN TREASURER MODERATOR Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total James J Carroll 539 577 627 598 2341 Robert H. Holt ...... 467 612 573 543 2095 Blanks . 72 60 75 98 306 Blanks 144 125 129 153 551 Total 611 637 702 696 2646 Total 611 637 702 696 2646 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year Robert H. Holt was elected as Moderator for one year. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 31 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total For Three Years *William Roger Greeley 437 502 554 517 2010 "Edward W. Kimball 436 503 539 511 1989 PRECINCT TWO George Foster 8 0 0 0 8 *Walter C. Ballard 457 Blanks 346 269 311 364 1290 "John H. Devine 433 *Arthur C Dodge .. 444 • . Total .. .. .. .. 1222 1274 1404 1392 5292 *William P. Dawns .... .... ...... 403 .. *William Roger Greeley and Edward Kimball were elected to the Planning *Robert H. Eldridge 422 * Board for three years Clements H. Ferguson 447 "William Roger Greeley .. 444 .. TOWN MEETING MEMBER *Frederic B. Hunneman .. ..... 888 *Harold B Lamont403 .. For One Year *Harald F Lombard415 .. *Robert T. Person 411. PRECINCT ONE *Roy C. Peterson .. .. 406 Matthew M.Zubowitch .. .... 415 'Clifford W Pierce 425 John Barry1 *Elwyn G Preston .. 429 .. Blanks .. ....... .. .. 195 *Randall W. Richards . - 427 _ Albert A. Ross 322 . ... . 611 *Clyde E Steeves .. 397 "Edwin B. Worthen .— 458 Matthew M. Zubowitch was elected Town Meeting Member Blanks 3298 for one year "Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years TOWN MEETING MEMBER PRECINCT ONE For Two Years 'William M Aquaro 366 PRECINCT TWO 'Lyon Carter .. .. 381 F. Stanley Love 491 *James A. Guthrie 396 Blanks 146 'Bartlett .1 Harrington 408 *Lewis L.Hoyt 368 Total .. 637 "J Bruce Lewis ... 342 .. *Charles B Meek 388 F. Stanley Love was elected Town Meeting Member for two *Charles F Mitchell .. .. 341 years. *Harold B Needham383 .. . *Clarence E. Smith TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *Clayton J. Sullivan 352 *Joseph Tram368 For One Year .. "Richard A. Wason 347 *Alphonso B. West .,.. .. . .. 366 PRECINCT TWO 'W Stanley Wilson ..... . .. 392 Michael J. Hopkins .... 465 *John A. Wilson 394 Irving A. Rich 463 *Walter H. Wilson 389 Blanks346 .. John Barry1 .. — Frederick Murphy .,.. .......... . 1 Total .. .. ...... 1274 Blanks 4074 Michael J Hopkins and Irving A Rich were elected Town 'Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. Meeting Members for one year. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 33 34 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING MEMBER 'Theodore A. Custance 468 Ralph B. Dibble343 For One Year *Robert J. Fawcett . . 447 PRECINCT THREE *Frederic L. Fischer 409 Converse Hill 453 Alan G. Adams ............. 526 *Willard C. Hill440 'Frederik B.James 397 Rebecca Adams ... ... .... 1 ••.• �.•••••.••.••••••••• Blanks .. 175 *William E. Mulliken 444 *Francis H. Ready ... ... ... . .. 298 Total .................................................... 702 Blanks ...... .... . ..... . . 4198 Alan G. Adams was elected Town Meeting Member for one *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS A true record. For Three Years Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, PRECINCT THREE Town Clerk. *Nathan B. Bidwell 483 *Louis W. Bills ........................................... 490 'Charles M. Blake 477 *Laurence H. Burnham ,__, 481 *William I. Burnham ...... 483 *Philip M. Clark 490 *Norman A.Downs. 465 *Everett S. Emery 477 'George W. Emery 471 *Roy A. Ferguson.. . ............................................. 480 *C Edward Glynn ........................ 482 *George E. Graves 465 'Errol H.Locke......... 488 *Lester T. Redman . .. ................................... 475 *George E. Smith 495 'Robert M Stone __ .. 474 *Robert Whitney 477 Blanks .... 3781 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years PRECINCT FOUR *Lester Andrews .. 487 "Welham H Ballard .. 449 *Robert C Boleyn .. 365 *Walter C Boone .. 444 *Winthrop H.Bowker 405 *Frederick S. Britton .. 446 'Francis E. Burke ............. 441 *Herbert E Bussom 354 *W.Warren Custance 449 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 35 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON six terms to the Massachusetts Senate, and it is with a great sense of pride that this Meeting records the fact that Senator Cotton has been selected by the Senate to preside over its de- FIRST ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING liberations; Held March 20, 1939 NOW, THEREFORE, be it— RESOLVED that we,the Citizens of Lexington in the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, in Town Meeting assembled, here- by express our congratulations to our fellow townsman JOSEPH Called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8:10 R. COTTON upon his election as President of the Massachusetts P.M. Senate, and by this Resolution express our concurrence in the There were 181 Town Meeting Members present. confidence thus expressed in his sagacity, judicious wisdom and qualities of leadership which have marked his progress from The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Warrant, until Moderator and Selectman of this Town to the high office in the upon motion of Selectman Errol H.Locke, it was voted, further Commonwealth which he now holds reading of Warrant be Waived. Said resolution, as presented, adopted unanimously at 8:14 Unanimous. P. Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Com- The Town Clerk then read the Constable's Return of the mittee, under Article 2, presents Report of the Appropriation Warrant for the Meeting. Committee, which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux asked permission to present Carried Unanimously 8.15 P.M a resolution concerning Senator Joseph R. Cotton, which was Unless otherwise noted,the following articles were presented granted, and read as follows: by Archibald R Giroux, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen RESOLUTION Article 2 Voted• That a committee of three be appointed WHEREAS, at a time when the right of people to to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary select their own rulers and to be governed according to their Farnham and Susanna E Cary for the current year. own desires is being seriously impaired in many parts of the Carried Unanimously S:15 P.M. world, it is well for us, the Citizens of Lexington, to pause in Article 3. Voted: That this article be indefinitely post- the transaction of our own affairs and give some consideration poned. to the benefits which we enjoy from the perpetuation in this Carried Unanimously 8:16 P.M. country of that freedom to which the very soil of our Town was Article 4. Voted. That the Town Treasurer, with the ap- dedicated by the first blood shed for freedom on this continent; provai of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow and money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the WHEREAS, the survival of government with the consent financial year beginning January 1, 1940, and to issue a note of the governed has guaranteed to every citizen the right to ex- or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any press himself on any question of public policy without fear of note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year personal harm and with the confidence of respect of his neighbors in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. however they may differ in their own opinions;and Carried Unanimously 8.16 P. M. WHEREAS,in this process it has been the privilege of this Article 5. Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the Town to have its townsman JOSEPH R. COTTON elected for approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to re- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 37 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON fund any or all of the revenue notes issued in anticipation of bonds authorized in said original appropriation of August 25, the revenue of the year 1939, in accordance with the provisions 1938 and from funds granted by the Federal Government, and of Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws; any debt so incurred Carried Unanimously 8 30 P. M. to be paid from the revenue of the year 1939. Carried Unanimously 8.17 P. M. Further Voted• To authorize and direct the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town the amended offer of the Federal Article 6. Voted. That the sum of$16,700.00 received from Emergency Administration of Public Works, dated March 9, the Highway Fund in 1938 be appropriated for Highway Main- 1939 for use in carrying out the project for the construction of tenance, as provided by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 1939 a sanitary sewer, force main and pumping station for North Nathan B. Bidwell presents the following• Lexington, and "That it is the sense of the Town Meeting Members of vari- Carried Unanimously 8 30 P. M. ous precincts that no salary increases be allowed of any Town Further Voted To authorize the Selectmen to acquire employee receiving $25 00 per week or more" land and easements by right of eminent domain or otherwise Selectmen Archibald R Giroux replies that Article 6 con- on behalf of the Town for a sanitary sewer, force main and tamed no amounts in connection with salaries. sewage pumping station as follows. 1. Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side line of Article 6 as presented, carried unanimously at 8.18 P. M. Valley Road distant about 45 feet from the northeast corner 29 Voted That the Selectmen be authorized to of land now or formerly of George A. Bullock, thence south- Articleeasterly by varying courses and northeasterly on lands now or execute and deliver a lease of some or all of the land of Hildur formerly of James M. Burr, Anna E. Rardin, James A. and Sorenson, located at 116 Woburn Street, for the purpose of Margaret J. Aker, David J. Harrigan, Dorothy T. Taylor, Cor- disposal of refuse for not exceeding three years at a rent not exceedingnelia Bierenbroodspot and Louisa G. T. Bean, to the westerly $100.00 per year, and for this purpose the sum of $100.00 be raised and appropriated for the rent of the first side line of Bedford Street at a point which is about 75 feet year. southerly of the northeast corner of land now or formerly of Louisa G. T. Bean. Explanations offered by Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of 2. A parcel of land now or formerly of Ethel F. Bean on Appropriation Committee. the easterly side of Brook Street so-called, a private way, near Eugene T. Buckley speaks in favor of the article. Myrtle Street, and bounded on the west by the said Brook Street By voice vote, Article 29 declared lost 8:23 P. M. and for about 100 feet in length and having a depth of about 100 feet. Article 31, which was voted upon in three parts. Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. Article 31. Voted: To appropriate the further sum of Article 7 Voted: That the following amounts be raised Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-six Dollars in addition to and appropriated for the current year. the amount appropriated under Article 2 of the Warrant for Nathan B. Bidwell again presents the sense of the Town the Town Meeting held August 25, 1938, making $163,636.00 in Meeting Members of the various precincts, as previously pre- all, for the purpose of acquiring land and easements and con- sented. strutting a sanitary sewer, force main and pumping station for North Lexington and to enable the Town to secure the bene- APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE fit of funds granted by the Federal Government under the Pub- Personal Services . .... $350.00 lit Works Administration Appropriation Act of 1938, the money Expenses .. ... 450.00 so appropriated to be derived from the proceeds of the sale of Carried Unanimously 8:36 P M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERIC 39 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT If such was the case, it would be better to get the sense of the Personal Services 3,114.67 meeting before proceeding. Expenses ,. 1761.00 Mr. Nathan B. Bidwell replies, it was his intention. Carried 8:89 P.M. The Moderator asks Mr. Bidwell to present his motion in writing, in order to get the sense of the meeting, whereby Decision of Moderator doubted by D. Jack Allia and others, Mr. Bidwell presented the following. whereby a rising vote was taken as follows: "I move you it is the sense of this meeting there be no In Favor Tellers Opposed raises in salaries for those employees mentioned by the Ap- propriation Committee on page 5, paragraph 6, whose salary 18 Donald E. Nickerson 11 is of $25.00 per week or more." 35 Neil McIntosh 62 The sense of the meeting as presented, put to a voice vote 27 Alan G. Adams 12 and declared carried at 8:51 P. M. 8085 Lost 8:42 P.M. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services. 4,128.00 Philip M. Clark asked for reconsideration at 8.45 P. M. Expenses 325.00 D. Jack Allia asked if it would be possible to get the sense Carried Unanimously 8.57 P M. of the Town Meeting in regards to the proposition as presented Treasurer's Department (presented by Robert C. Merriam, by Nathan B. Bidwell. Chairman of the Appropriation Committee.) Reconsideration presented and passed unanimously at 8:47 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT P. M. Personal Services 1,683.75 Nathan B. Bidwell presents the following amendment. (Including salary of Town Treasurer, $1,000.00) That the amount for Personal Services in the Selectmen's (of which$683.75 is to be raised from revenue of Department be reduced to $3,036 34. the current year, and $1,000.00 is to be trans- Motion to amend declared carried at 8:49 P. M ferred from the Account for Foreclosure and Motion as presented with amendment. Redemption of Tax Titles.) Expenses . .... 421.50 Outlay 237 25 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 9:00 P.M Personal Services 3,036.34 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Expenses 1,761.00 Expenses 200.00 Carried at 8.49 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 5,034.00 Personal Services .. .... .. 4,203.00 (Including salary of Collector, $2,850.00) Expenses 325.00 Expenses 1,730.00 Nathan B. Bidwell suggests that the Personal Services in Carried Unanimously 9.02 P.M. the Accounting Department be reduced to read $4,103.00. ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT Personal Services 5,209.00 Selectmen A. Edward Rowse asks Mr. Bidwell if he intends Expenses ....... .. 400 00 to reduce the figures for each department as they are presented. Carried Unanimously 9.03 P.M REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 41 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LAW DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services and Special Fees 2,000.00 Personal Services ......... .. 38,325.04 Expenses .. . . .. .... .. 215.00 Expenses 4,225.00 Personal Services—Ryder case3,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9.08 P M Carried Unanimously 9 03 P M. FIRE DEPARTMENT Presented by Robert C. Merriam, Chairman Appropriation Personal Services .. 36,248.25 Committee Expenses . ... 7,485.00 Carried Unanimously 9 08 P.M. TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services ... 2,866 25 BUILDING INSPECTION (Including salary of Town Clerk, $1,800.00) Personal Services 1,100.00 Expenses .. 186 90 Expenses 135.00 Carried Unanimously 9 04 P.M Carried Unanimously 9.08 P M ELECTIONS (Jurisdiction of Selectmen) WIRE INSPECTION Expenses .. 586.00 Personal Services 600.00 Carried Unanimously 9 04 P.M. Expenses 100.00 ELECTIONS (Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) Carried Unanimously 9:08 P.M. Expenses J0.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 9:05 P.M. Personal Services . 450.00 Expenses 50.00 REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M. ~�� Personal Services 200.00 Expenses 400.0u SHADE TREES Wages &Expenses 2,448.70 Carried Unanimously 9:05 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M PUBLIC WORKS—Superintendent's Office FOREST FIRES Personal Services 5,588.00 200.00 Personal Services Expenses 390.00 1,200.00 Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 9-05 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9.09 P.M. TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING DOG OFFICER Personal Services 3,249.00 Personal Services 100.00 Expenses 6,750.00 Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9:06 P.M. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Services 500.00 Personal Services 12,624.00 Expenses 5,000.00 Expenses 900.00 Carried Unanimously 9 09 P M. Carried Unanimously 9 06 P M PLANNING BOARD DOG CLINIC Expenses 350.00 Expenses .. .. 250 00 Carried Unanimously 9 09 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 07 P.M. DENTAL CLINIC BOARD OF APPEALS Personal Services 1,750.00 Expenses . .. 150.00 Expenses .. .— .. 100 00 Carried Unanimously 9 07 P M. Carried Unanimously 9.09 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 43 44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON POSTURE CLINIC TRAFFIC REGULATION & CONTROL Expenses 626.00 Wages & Expenses 1,975.00 Carried Unanimously 9 09 P M Carried Unanimously 9 13 P M VITAL STATISTICS STREET LIGHTS Expenses 25.00 Expenses .. . 23,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 13 P M ANIMAL INSPECTION STREET SIGNS Personal Services . .. 500 00 Wages & Expenses 550 00 Carried Unanimously 9 10 P M Carried Unanimously 9 13 P M SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT Personal Services . 80000 Expenses . . 8,600.00 Carried Unanimously 9:10 P.M. (This amount to be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund) PLUMBING INSPECTION Personal Services .... 800.00 Carried Unanimously 9:14 P.M. Expenses . . 125.00 Carried Unanimously 9:10 P.M. TOWN PHYSICIAN SEWER MAINTENANCE Personal Services ...... 750.00 Carried Unanimously 9 16 P.M. Personal Services 1,124.26 Wages & Expenses 4,785.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Carried Unanimously 9:11 P.M, Personal Services . . . ... . 450.00 Other Administration . . ..... 25.00 SEWER SERVICES Aid & Expenses .. 10,000.00 Wages & Expenses 1,550.00 Carried Unanimously 9 16 P.M Carried Unanimously 9:11 P.M. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES Personal Services 1,821.67 Wages do Expenses 1,900.00 Other Administration . . .... ......... 150.00 Carried Unanimously 9:11 P.M. Aid & Expenses .. 25,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:17 P.M. GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 4,800.00 SOLDIER'S RELIEF Carried Unanimously 9:11 P.M. Personal Services 350.00 Other Administration .. .. 25 00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Aid & Expenses 7,475 00 Personal Services 5,356.00 State Aid 500 00 Wages & Expenses .. 19,300 00 Military Aid 1,000 00 (Of which $414.14 is to be transferred from Drain Con- Soldier's Burials .... .. 100 00 struction, Sundry and $641.49 is to he transferred from Carried Unanimously 9.18 P M. Drain Construction, Mass. Avenue and Right of Way to Mill Brook) School Maintenance presented by Randall B. Houghton, Carried Unanimously 9 12 P M Chairman of School Committee. SNOW REMOVAL Voted. That the sum of $232,000.00 be appropri- Wages & Expenses 18,000 00 ated and assessed for the support of the Public Schools Carried Unanimously 9 12 P.M. for the current year of which REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 45 46 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Personal Services 192,021 10 Voted. That the sum of $190.00 be appropriated Expenses .. .. .. 89,978.90 and assessed for the maintenance of classes for instruc- Nathan B. Bidwell speaks against total amount asked for, tion in Americanization stating same to be amended to read $221,708.15. Carried Unanimously 1022 P M General discussion by various speakers. Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of the School Committee, Amendment as offered by Nathan B. Bidwell as follows• presents the following. Voted The amount to be appropriated for the Voted. That the sum of$1,187.00 be appropriated School Department for all purposes be $221,708.15, the and assessed for the payment of tuition of pupils at- amended reduction to be apportioned in the judgment tending Vocational School of the School Board to Personal Services and to Ex- pensee Carried Unanimously 1023 P M Presented by Randall B. Houghton. Amendment as presented, declared not carried by the Mod- erator, which was doubted, and standing vote taken as follows. CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY & BRANCH In Favor Tellers Opposed Personal Services .. .. 9,835.00 Expenses ... .... 2,45215 14 Donald E. Nickerson 20 Carried Unanimously 10.24 P.M 51 Neil McIntosh 40 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS 16 Alan G.Adams 21 Personal Services 4,012.17 81 81 Wages & Expenses 10,500.00 (Of which $231.73 is to be transferred from the Center Account decision being a tie, same declared lost by the Playground Fence Account, and $85.59 is to be trans- Moderator at 10:17 P. M. ferred from the East Lexington Fence Account) Carried Unanimously 10:25 P M Original motion as presented, read by the Moderator. MEMORIAL DAY Amendment offered by Harold F. Lombard that the item Expenses .. . ... . 250.00 of Expenses be reduced 5%. Carried Unanimously 1025 P.M. Question by the Moderator, what would be the total amount PATRIOTS' DAY of the vote, whereby Mr. Lombard replies, to make Expenses Expenses 500.00 read $38,000 00, a total for Personal Services and Expenses to Carried Unanimously 10:25 P.M. be $230,021.10. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Amendment as presented by Harold F. Lombard put to a Wages & Expenses 8,400.00 vote and declared carried. Special Equipment .. . . ..... 390.00 10.20 P.M mittee, presents the following amendment: Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Corn- Main vote was presented as follows, with amendment. That the item of Special Equipment for$390.00 be omitted. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Amendment as presented, carried 10:26 P. M. Personal Services .... .. $192,021.10 Motion with amendment presented as follows: Expenses 38,000.00 Declared Carried 10.21 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of the School Committee, Wages & Epenses 8,400.00 presents the following: Carried Unanimously 10 26 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 47 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INSURANCE .. .. 7,890.00 Article 9 Voted That the Board of Selectmen be author- Carried Unanimously 10.27 P.M. ized to sell and convey any of the real estate acquired by the ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Town by foreclosure of tax titles, upon such terms and condi- Expenses 70 00 tions as they may approve Carried Unanimously 10 27 P.M Carried Unanimously 10 32 P M TOWN REPORTS Question by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, to Expenses .. .. .... .. .............. 791.10 finish item of the Public Welfare Department under Article 7. Carried Unanimously 10.27 P.M. Article 7. Public Welfare UNCLASSIFIED Personal Services .. 4,07419 Expenses ... 300,00 Other Administration .. 550 00 Federal Commodities 1,500 00 Carried Unanimously 10:29 P.M. Aid & Expenses 61,100.81 WATER MAINTENANCE Carried Unanimously 10 32 P M Personal Services 4,256.91 Article 10 Voted• That the sum of $15,000.00 be raised Expenses 53,000.00 Replacements 1,250.00 and appropriated for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter services .. .. . _ 5,000.00 40, Section 6, General Laws. Carried Unanimously 10:29 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10 33 P.M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Munroe Article 11 Voted• That the Board of Selectmen be author- Personal Services ..... 250 00 ized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an Wages & E-penses .. 1,951.80 audit for the year 1939 Carried Unanimously 10:28 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10.34 P.M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Westview Article 12 Voted• That the sum of $1,647.25, this being Personal Services 450 00 the sum received from the Middlesex County for dog fees, be Wages & Expenses - 2,644 80 (Which amount is to be transferred from the Westview transferred to the Cary Memorial Library Expense Account. Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund) Carried Unanimously 10:35 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10.29 P.M Article 13. Voted. That the sum of $4,733.25 be raised INTEREST ON DEBT 13,611.90 and appropriated for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Carried Unanimously 10.29 P.M. Moths, and other pests, in accordance with Chapter 132, General Laws and amendments, to be expended as follows. MATURING DEBT. ..... .... .. 132,000.52 (Of which $10,000.00 is to be transferred from the Ex- For Personal Services—Salary of Superintendent $300.00 tees and Deficiency Account) For Wages & Expenses .. 3,533 25 Carried Unanimously 10 29 P M. For Replacement of Truck 900 00 Carried Unanimously 10 36 P.M Article 8 Voted: That the following sums be transferred Article 14 Voted• That the sum of $434.69,this being the to the Excess and Deficiency Account: town's share of the principal of the Middlesex County Tuber- culosis Hospital Addition Funding Loan, Act of 1935, bonds From: maturing in 1939, less amount of premium as provided in Sec- Sewer Department — Claim Account — tion 37A of Chapter 35, General Laws, as amended by Chapter Colonial Garage, Incorporated $65 70 29 of the Acts of 1933, be raised and appropriated, and that Highway Construction -- Charles Street .. 41.81 Carried Unanimously 10 30 P.M a further sum of $131.25 be raised and appropriated on account REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON of interest and other charges on account thereof That a further Article 19. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate sum of $5,725.37 be raised and appropriated for the town's the sum of $4,000.00 for the improvement of Bedford Street; share of the net cost of care, maintenance, and repairs of the said sum,or any portion thereof,to be expended under the three- Middlesex County Hospital, including interest on temporary tion of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any notes issued therefor, in accordance with sections of Chapter money which may be allotted by the State or County or both, 111 of the General Laws, applicable thereto, including Chapter for this purpose. 400, Section 25 G (6) (a) of the Acts of 1936 Carried Unanimously 10 40 P M Carried Unanimously 10.37 P.M. Motion made by Charles E. Ferguson the meeting be ad- Article 15. Voted. That the following sums be raised and journed until Monday, March 27, 1939 appropriated for pensions for retired members of the Police Suggestion by Archibald R. Giroux, Chairman of Board of and Fire Departments, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws Selectmen, that meeting be adjourned to two weeks, April 3, and amendments• 1939, this suggestion being accepted by Charles E. Ferguson. Fire Department Pensions . . • $1,107 81 Same being put to a voice vote, which was declared by the Police Department Pensions 1,095.00 Moderator as not being carried. Carried Unanimously 10.87 P.M. 10:41 P.M. Article 16 Voted• That the Selectmen be authorized to Account question of doubt, the question of adjourning the install water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets, as meeting for two weeks, April 3, 1939, was again put to a voice may be applied for during the year 1939 in accordance with vote, which was declared carried. authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, subject to the 10.42 P.M. assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any A True Record. necessary easements therefor, and for the purpose of said in- stallation the sum of $4,000 00 be appropriated, this money to Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, be provided by the transfer of$1,000 00 from the Water Assess- ment Fund, and the transfer of $3,000.00 from the Water De- Town Clerk partment Available Surplus Account. Carried Unanimously 10:38 P.M. Article 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1939 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain the necessary easements therefor, and for the purpose of said installation the sum of $3,500.00 be appropriated and transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund. Carried Unanimously 10.39 P M. Article 18 Voted That the sum of $2,000 00 be raised and appropriated for highway maintenance; said sum, 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. Carried Unanimously 10 40 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 51 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON also to go much further, and promptly seek, investigate, and em- brace every opportunity to reduce expenditures by the curtail- ment or elimination of all services or projects that are not SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING strictly and immediately vital to the common welfare, so that, the state tax, as assessed upon the towns and cities of this Com- Meeting Held April 3, 1939 monwealth, may be drastically reduced in the near future. After reading said Resolution,Mr. Robert C. Merriam added the following: Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, Mr Moderator, I move that this resolution as just read at 8 10 P M. be accepted and endorsed by this Meeting, and that the Town There were 165 Town Meeting Members present. Clerk be instructed to forward a copy of it, together with a Unless otherwise noted, all articles for the meeting were record of its acceptance and endorsement by the Town Meeting, presented by Archibald R Giroux, Chairman of the Board of to our State representatives and our State senator Selectmen. The above asresented Under Article 2, Robert C. Merriam asked permission to unanimouslyp , put to a vote and declared carried at 8.14 P. M present a resolution The Moderator asked if any objections. Being none, the Senator Joseph R Cotton asked permission to take the Moderator declared said reading to be in order, whereby the floor, same being granted, he spoke in recognition and apprecia- tion of the recent resolution presented him by vote of the Town following was presented. Meeting held March 20th, 1939 WHEREAS, during the economic depression of the last sev- eral years, actuated by duty and sympathy for the less fortunate Article 39. The Moderator asked if there was any ob,ec- but wholly deserving of its citizens, our State has endeavored, tion in presenting this article, which did not follow in order in many ways to fulfill its obligation to them, and in so doing, There being no objection, same was presented as follows: as well as by some legislation of questionable necessity, has Article 39. Voted That the sum of $16,315 00 be appro- through various avenues spent millions of dollars, which its citi- priated for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Fire zens must pay through taxation; and Department, the same to be purchased by the Board of Fire WHEREAS, the State tax has now reached the point where Engineers, and that for this purpose the sum of $6,315 00 be it is injuring business and depressing valuation of property raised from the revenue of the current year, and the sum of which must be relied upon to pay obligations of the State itself, $10,000 00 be provided by the issuance of notes of the town as well as of its citizens; and payable in not exceeding five years in accordance with the law. WHEREAS further reduction of the valuation of such prop- Edward W Taylor, Chief of the Fire Department, asked erty and consequent impoverishment of its owners threatens a permission to speak. There being no objection, he speaks in financial catastrophe to cities, towns and citizens alike, favor of the truck, which was followed by slides showing pictures of the new truck. Now,THEREFORE,the citizens of Lexington,through their representatives in Town meeting assembled, do most respectfully Nathan B Bidwell presents the following amendment. request and urge the Great and General Court, now in session, Voted. That the subject matter contained in article 39 to not only; most carefully and critically examine all appropria- and any matters incidental thereto be referred to a committee tions and projects likely to increase state taxes, summarily re- of five, the chairman of which be Robert W. Fawcett of the jecting all such measures, except those of the utmost urgency, Appropriation Committee, and the other four be selected by the to the end that all unnecessary expenses may be stopped; but Moderator, one of the four to be from the fire department en- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 53 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON gineers, one from the Board of Selectmen, one from the Precinct Bowler New England Co. or from the present owners of the Committee of Twelve, and one person at large; said committee land within the said relocation. to report to the Town on or before July 1, 1939. Carried Unanimously 9:05 P.M. General discussion by various speakers. Article 23. Voted• That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 for providing co-operation with the Fed- The question of accepting Mr. Bidwell's amendment pre- era] Government in unemployment relief and other projects, of sented for vote, which by voice vote was declared lost at 8.50 direct or indirect benefit to the town or its inhabitants, said P. M. sum to be expended by the Selectmen. The Moderator declaring a two third vote necessary, asked Carried Unanimously 9:06 P.M. for a standing vote, which was as follows: Article 24. Voted• That the Selectmen be authorized to In Favor Tellers Opposed install street lights in the following unaccepted streets• _ Oakmount Circle; Daniels Street. 21 Frederic K. Johnson 13 Carried Unanimously 9:07 P.M. 51 Leland. H. Emery 31 10 James E. Spellman 20 Article 25. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct granolithic or bituminous concrete sidewalks where 82 64 the abutting owner pays one-half the cost, and for the purpose Lost,s 53 P.M, of said construction the sum of $1,000 00 be raised and ap- Article 20 Voted- That the Town raise and appropriate propriated the sum of $2,700 00 for the improvement of Weston Street, Carried Unanimously 9.08 P.M. said sum, or any portion thereof,to be expended under the direc- Article 26 Voted• That the Selectmen be authorized to tion of the Selectmen and to be used in conjuction with any install water mains not less than 6" and not more than 16" in money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, diameter in the following street for this purpose. Stetson Street, from Merriam Street to Oakland Same declared lost by voice vote, 9.01 P M Street, a distance of approximately 600 feet; Article 21 Voted That the Town accept the Iayout as and in such other streets as the Selectmen may determine, and a town way of Eliot Road between Pelham Road and Washington for this purpose the sum of$3,500.00 be appropriated,the money Street, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain to be provided by transfer from available funds as follows• plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 19, FROM WATER CONSTRUCTION—Raymond Street 1939 Account . .... .... $1,094.82 Carried Unanimously 9.03 P.M. FROM WATER CONSTRUCTION—Cottage and East Streets Article 22 presented by Sydney R Wrightington, as fol- Account ....... . 880.21 lows. FROM WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Article 22. VotedAccount .. 1,524 97 That the Selectmen be authorized to Carried Unanimously 9 09 P M raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for the improvement of Westview Street, as relocated by the County Commissioners, Article 27. Voted. That the action of the Selectmen in and to accept reimbursement from the New England Water executing an agreement with the Town of Arlington for recip- Supply Corporation or Layne-Bowler New England Co. for the rocal; use of sewers near the boundary line between the two cost of the work, including land damages, and to accept a gift towns dated December 5, 1938, a copy of which was read to this of a conveyance of land for the purposes of the said relocation meeting, be ratified and adopted and that the Selectmen be from the New England Water Supply Corporation or Layne- authorized to deliver the same or to execute and deliver one REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 55 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON substantially similar thereto on receipt of a duplicate thereof or near the Arlington-Lexington line and through that Lowell executed by the duly authorized officers of the Town of Arlington. Street sewer in Lexington discharge the sewage from an area described as follows The following read by the Town Counsel, Sydney R. Beginning at a point on the Arlington-Lexington town line Wrightington. at the center of Summer Street so-called, thence northeasterly AN AGREEMENT made this 5th day of December, 1938 be- 900 feet along said town line, thence northwesterly a distance of tweeze the Town of Arlington, a municipal corporation in Middle- 1000 feet to a point about 600 feet northeasterly of the center sex County, of the one part, and the Town of Lexington, a line of Summer Street, thence southwesterly about 1000 feet to municipal corporation in Middlesex County, of the other part, a point on the center line of Lowell Street which is 1500 feet measured along the center line of said Lowell. Street from the WHEREAS both Arlington and Lexington are included in point where the Arlington-Lexington line crosses said Lowell the Metropolitan Sewer District and sewage from Lexington now Street, thence southwesterly by a line perpendicular to Lowell flows through a trunk line or trunk Imes in Lexington into simi- Street for a distance of 150 feet, thence southeasterly and paral- lar lines in Arlington; and lel with said Lowell Street to the said Arlington-Lexington town WHEREAS in certain sections of the two Towns adjacent to line, and thence northeasterly by said Arlington-Lexington the line between them it will be more economical to discharge town line, to the point of beginning Said area is shown on the sewage from sewers directly into the street mains of the other plan hereto annexed marked "C". Town instead of directly to the trunk line of each Town respect- 4. Neither Town shall be obligated to pay any part of ively, and it is the purpose of this agreement to provide a the cost of construction or maintenance of sewers in the other reciprocal arrangement for that purpose, and this agreement is Town except such entered into on behalf of the said Towns by their respective p parts of connseweecting across the town line as Boards of Selectmen but is to take effect only upon ratification may nce Town to constructer shall be ng points. Any constructionfyto one in the other shall be in a manner satisfactory to thereof by the Town Meetings of the respective Towns; and the Superintendent of the Sewer Department of the other and WHEREAS when used herein the word "sewer" refers to thereafter the surface of the ground excavated shall be restored sanitary sewers and not to drains for surface water; by the Town making the excavation to the condition in which NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and it was before such excavation. Na charge shall be made by of the mutual agreements herein contained it is hereby mutually either Town to the other for the facilities hereby accorded agreed as follows• 5 This agreement shall take effect when ratified by the 1. Whenever the Town of Lexington shall build a sewer Town Meetings of Lexington and Arlington respectively in Crescent Hill Avenue, Lexington, extending to or near the IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused Arlington line, the Town of Arlington may connect with it sew- this instrument and a duplicate original thereof to be signed in ers in Arlington within the area shown on the plan hereto an- their names and on their behalf and their respective corporate nexed marked "A", and discharge through it sewage from the seals to be affixed by their respective officers thereunto duly au- said area. thorized 2. Whenever the Town of Lexington shall build a sewer in Town of Arlington Town of Lexington Daniels Street, Lexington, extending to or near the Arlington by by line,the Town of Arlington may connect with it sewers in Arlmg- JAMES R SMITH, ARCHIBALD R Gutoux, ton within the area shown on the plan hereto annexed marked WILLARD A WALLACE, PHILIP M. CLARK "B", and discharge through it sewage from the said area A EDWARD ROWSE, 3 The Town of Lexington may connect a sewer in Lowell ALBERT A Ross, Street, Lexington, to the Arlington sewer in Lowell Street at WILLIAM G POTTER REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 57 58 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 27 as presented, carried unanimously 9:12 P. M. from the account for Traffic Regulation and Control—Improve- Article 28. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to menta for 1938. purchase the lot of Land on Clarke Street known as the Isaac Declared lost by voice vote, 9:23 P. M. Harris Cary Educational Fund lot, and containing 12,508 square Mr. Elmer C. Houdlette states he was desirous of getting feet, more or less, as an addition to the site of the Cary Me- the sense of the meeting, and presented the following: mortal Library, and for this purpose the sum of $1,500.00 be Voted: That it is the sense of this meeting that the budgets raised and appropriated. for the year 1940 from each and every department be sub- Robert C. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Corn- matted to the Town at an early date for amounts equivalent to mittee, states that the Appropriation Committee disapproves of a five per cent reduction from the sums appropriated for the the passing of this article. current year of 1939. Article as presented, put to voice vote. Declared lost at Harold B. Lamont states he would like to present an amend- 9.15 P. M. ment to the above to read fifteen per cent reduction instead of Article 30. Voted: That the Town ratify the action of five per cent. the Board of Selectmen in requesting the Legislature to amend Mr. Willard C Hill states account the objective being on Statute 1926, Chapter 221 with reference to the assessment of 1940 appropriations, he was of the opinion it would be better betterments for sewer construction in Lexington so as to make to wait until a later date possible the use of Federal funds in sewer construction. William E Bennett moves the meeting be dissolved. Carried Unanimously 9.17 P.M. On vote to dissolve the meeting, it was declared not carried Article 32 Moved for indefinite postponement. by the Moderator Carried Unanimously 9 17 P.M 9 24 P.M Article 33 Moved for indefinite postponement. The decision being doubted,the Moderator then asked those Carried Unanimously 9 17 P.M. to raise their hands who desired the meeting to be continued, Article 34 Voted That the sum of $13,650 87 be raised and all those who desired the meeting not to continue, whereby and appropriated for the Contributory Retirement System his decision from the raised hands was that the decision to dis- established under the provisions of Chapter 318 of the Acts of solve the meeting was in order 1936, comprising the following items. Thereby the Moderator stated all the articles of the war- For Pension Accumulation Fund $12,633.00 rant being disposed with, the meeting was declared dissolved. For Interest Deficiency on Funds . . 267.87 9 26 P.M. For Expense Fund . .. 750 00 A true record. Carried Unanimously 9 18 P.M. Article 36 Moved for indefinite postponement. Attest JAMES J. CARROLL, Carried Unanimously 9 20 P.M. Town Clerk Article 37 Moved for indefinite postponement Carried Unanimously 9 20 P M Article 38 Voted That the sum of $350 00 be appropri- ated for the improvement of the traffic control system at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Bedford and Clarke Streets, and that for this purpose the sum of $314 50 be raised from revenue of the current year and the sum of$35 50 be transferred REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 69 60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON hundred and thirteen, as amended by section one of chapter two hundred and twenty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, with reference to assessment of the cost of TOWN WARRANT sanitary sewers constructed in the town of Lexington in accordance with the provisions of chapter five hundred and COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS four of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, as To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said amended, shall not apply to sanitary sewers, as defined in County, Greeting section one of said chapter two hundred and twenty-one, constructed in the said town in co-operation with the Works In the name of the Commonwealth, of Massachusetts, you Progress Administration of the United States. The portion are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, of the cost of such sanitary sewers which is not paid or qualified to vote an. elections and in town affairs, to meet in the provided by said Works Progress Administration shall be Cary Memorial Building, an said Lexington, on Thursday, the assessed upon the estates specially benefited by such sani- 27th day of July, 1939 at eight o'clock P M, then and there tary sewers The board of selectmen of said town shall to act on the following articles• determine the amount to be so assessed and shall apportion Article 1 To receive the reports of any Board of Town the same upon the estates that they shall determine to be Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other specially benefited, in the proportion which the area of each Committees. such estate, for a depth not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five feet, bears to the total area included in the cal- Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a culation, but the entire estate shall be subject to the lien sum of money to pay the necessary expenses of the Superinten- for such assessment. No land shall be taxed or assessed here- dent of Schools incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing under more than once. No assessment hereunder shall be information upon matters in which the Town is interested or levied upon any estate or part thereof, which by reason of which may tend to improve the service in the School Depart- its grade or otherwise cannot be drained into such new ment construction, until such incapacity has been removed. No Article 3 To see if the Town will accept a gift under the assessment hereunder shall exceed the amount of the special will of Emma I Fiske to be used for the decoration and/or benefit to the estate assessed No drain or sewer from an equipment of the Primary Department of the Adams School, estate or part thereof not previously assessed or not present- consisting of a collection of minerals, an upright piano, and the ly liable to assessment as herein provided, or as provided sum $500 00 in said chapter three hundred and twenty-two, as amended by said chapter two hundred and twenty-one, shall be en- Article 4. To see if the Town will accept Chapter 91 of tered in such a sanitary sewer, as defined as aforesaid, so the Acts of 1939, of which the following is a copy: constructed in co-operation with said Works Progress Ad- ministration, except upon the payment of such an assess- CHAPTER 91 ment or charge and upon such other terms and conditions "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHANGING OF THE METHOD AND as the board of selectmen of said town shall determine The RATE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SEWERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE provisions of chapter eighty of the General Laws relative to TOWN OF LEXINGTON IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE the apportionment, division, reassessment, abatement and FEDERAL GOVERNMENT collection of assessments, and to interest shall apply to as- Be it enacted, etc., as follows• sessments made under this act The cost of such sanitary sewers so constructed shall not be included in future deter- Section 1. The provisions of section one of chapter mination of "cost" of sewers for the purpose of assessment three hundred and twenty-two of the acts of nineteen under said chapter three hundred and twenty-two, as amended by said chapter two hundred and twenty-one REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 61 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 2 This act shall take full effect upon its accept- pose of settling litigation and other controversies between them ance within two years after its passage by the Town of and the Town, a copy of which is now on file with the Selectmen Lexington. and open to public inspection, to appropriate the sum of $41,- Approved March 24, 1939." 000 00 for the purpose of said settlement, of which $35,000 00 will be applied for the redemption of tax titles held by the Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unex- Town and unpaid taxes and interest as provided in the said pended appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the agreement, and provide for the payment of the same by assess- Excess and Deficiency Account, or take any other action in rela- ment or by transfer from other accounts, and to take any other tion thereto. action with respect to the said contract. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to install street Iights in the following unaccepted street• Aerial Street. Article 11 To see if the Town will authorize a compromise of any or all litigation or other controversies between the Town Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to make further ap- and the parties referred to in the last preceding Article, their propriations for the year 1939 by transfer or otherwise, for the mortgagees or successors in title, and provide for any payments following accounts Maturing Debt; Law Department—Ex- so authorized by assessment or transfer from other accounts or penses; State Aid. by the issue of bonds or notes of the town payable as provided Article 8. To see if the Town under the authority of by law. Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1939 or under any other authority will Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- Assessors to use $35,000.00 from Free Cash toward the reduc- men to borrow during the current year for the refunding of loans tion of the 1939 tax rate. already lawfully issued for the purpose of meeting in whole or in part appropriations made to repair extraordinary damage to Article 13. To see if the Town will amend its Plumbing the highways, bridges or other public works of the Town or any By-law by substituting therefor a new Plumbing By-law, a copy combination of such public works as a result of the storm in of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and open to September, 1938, or to appropriate additional money to meet public inspection, and a printed copy of which is enclosed with payment in 1939 of loans issued in 1938 or a combination of this Warrant, which is by this reference incorporated herein and the two methods. made a part hereof, and appropriate by transfer or otherwise, Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote funds to pay for the printing and advertising of the same, or take any other action in relation thereto. passed under Article 19 of the Warrant for the Town Meeting held on March 20, 1939 to appropriate a sum of money for the Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend the improvement of Bedford Street, said money to be expended un- Zoning By-law by adopting the following amendments thereto, der the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction or take any action thereon: with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, By inserting in Section 2: or both, for this purpose « (g) A limited apartment building is a group of apartments Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to ratify the ex- not over two and one-half stories high, arranged in ecution by the Selectmen of a contract, contingent upon ratifi- rows or on two or three sides of a central court." cation by the Town, with Charles W Ryder of Newton, Massa- chusetts, Minnie M. Ryder of said Newton, Robert L Ryder By inserting in Section 3 (a), after R.2.— of Lexington, Massachusetts, the said Charles W Ryder and "R.3 indicates a limited apartment district." Robert L. Ryder as they are Trustees of the Lexington Estates Trust, and the said Robert L. Ryder as he is Trustee of the By inserting in Section 3 (b), 111 Districts, in the second line Lexington Real Estate Trust, dated July 10, 1939, for the pur- after "R 2", the symbols "R.3". REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 68 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON By inserting in Section 3 (b), after R.2 Districts, 10,—the words By changing Section 9 "(h)" to "(i)". "R.3 Districts." By substituting for the present paragraph "(h)" in Section 9, By inserting in Section 4, just before "In T.1 Districts",-- the the following:— following --- "In R 3 Districts•---- All uses that are permitted under R.1, but subject to any "(h) In considering an application for a permit for a limited conditions and restrictions set forth therein and, subject apartment building, and accessary buildings permitted in to the provisions of Section 9, the following•— connection therewith, the board shall consider the design 1 Limited apartment buildings and location of the main building and accessary buildings, 2. Group garages, as provided in Section 8, (e) " as affecting light, ventilation and fire protection, probable traffic hazards, and other features affecting health, safety By inserting in Section 4, in T.1 Districts, after "R 1" the and welfare The board may give weight to existing per- symbols "R.2 and R.3". manent open space, lot irregularities or topographical condi- By inserting in Section 4, in M 1 Districts, after "R.2" the tions as bearing on the requirements of this paragraph." symbols "R.3". Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to install a water By adding to Section 6, the following•— main in Crescent Road a distance of approximately two hundred "(c) In R.3 Districts no limited apartment building shall and forty feet (240 ft ) in a southerly direction, with such con- be permitted upon a lot having less than 100 feet frontage nections as are required to the existing system, in accordance upon the frontage street, nor shall it cover with its main with Article 8, Section 1 of the By-Laws of the Town, without structure,not including garages but including porches, steps the assessment of betterments, and take the necessary ease- or other additions a total of more than 25% of the lot area. ments required therefor by Eminent Domain, or otherwise, and For each limited apartment building there shall be yards at to appropriate funds for the same by transfer or otherwise. front and rear and at both sides, beyond the exterior line of any porch or other part of the building, of not less than Article 16. To see if the Town will accept a gift from Annie 15 feet in width which shall not be occupied by any building F. Shepard of 1386 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massa- or•structure at any time, provided however that any such chusetts, of forty United States flags to be placed around the yard abutting upon a C.1 District shall be not less than Common when so decreed by the Selectmen, or take any action thirty feet in width. No court shall be less than 30 feet in relation thereto. in width." And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at By adding to Section 7 (a), after "R.2" the symbols "and R.3". least before the time of said meeting as promded in the By- By adding to Section 7 (b), the following:— laws of the Town. "In R.3 Districts no limited apartment building shall be Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with erected at a greater distance than 40 feet from the frontage your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time street unless there is provided a driveway of not less than of said meeting. 15 feet in width of traveled way leading from the street Given under our hands at Lexington this tenth day of July, to the building." A.D., 1939. By adding to Section 8, the following:— "(e) In R.3 Districts, private garages, not over one story ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX, high, in groups, each group being for the sole use of the WILLIAM G. POTTER, occupants of one limited apartment building, for their plea- ERROL H. LOCKE, sure cars only, subject to the provisions of Section 9, pro- A. EDWARD ROWSE, vided that such group garages shall be not less than 25 feet GEORGE W. SARANO, from any part of a limited apartment building." Selectmen of Lexington REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 65 66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONSTABLE'S RETURN July 20, 1939. To the Town Clerk, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting Held July 27, 1939 printed copies of the foregoing Warrant 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. Meeting called to order by James J. Carroll, Town Clerk. Attest: PATRICK J. MAGUIRE, 8:14 P. M. Upon the question by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux, of Constable of Lexington a quorum being present, an actual count was taken of the Town Meeting Members present by the following tellers: Dr. Shannon 81 Dr. Morrill 61 W. Roger Greeley 28 Total Town Meeting Members present 120—8:15 P.M. Account the absence of Robert H. Holt, Moderator,the Town Clerk stated it would be in order for the election of a Moderator Pro-Tern for the meeting. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux made the nomination of Senator Joseph R. Cotton, for Moderator Pro-Tern, which was seconded,and Senator Joseph R. Cotton was elected as Moderator Pro-Tern for the meeting. 8:16 P.M. The Town Clerk swore the Moderator Pro-Tern to the faith- ful performance of his duties. 8 17 P.M. The Town Clerk read the warrant for the meeting, until upon motion, duly seconded and voted, further reading was waived. 8.18 P.M. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of warrant. 8:18 P.M. All articles were presented by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux, unless otherwise specified. The recommendations of the Appropriation Committee were read as each Article was presented by George M Hynes. Under Article One, George M. Hynes, of the Appropriation REPORT OP TOWN CLERK 67 68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Committee,presented the report of the Appropriation Committee, any combination of such public works as a result of the storm moving that same be accepted and placed on file, and so voted. in September, 1938, and he is hereby authorized to issue bonds Voted Unanimously 8.19 P.M. or notes of the town therefor, said bonds or notes to be pay- able in not more than five years. Article 2 Presented by Frederic L. Fischer, of the School Amendment made by Harold B Lamont, article read, pay- Committee, as follows. able in ten years, instead of five years Voted. That the sum of $100 00 be appropriated to pay Amendment declared lost by a unanimous vote 8 30 P M the necessary expenses of the Superintendent of Schools in- Original article as presented, voted unanimously 8.30 P M curred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may Article 7 Voted That the following amounts be appro- tend to improve the service in the School Department, and prlated for expenses for the current year to meet said appropriation the sum of $100 00 be trans- Maturing Debt $19 32 ferred from School Maintenance, Expense Account. Law Department pa pensee 200 00 Voted Unanimously 8 21 P M. State Aid 200.00 (which sum is to be transferred from Mihtary Aid) Article 3. Voted. That the Town accept a gift under the Voted Unanimously 8 34 P M will of Emma I Fiske to be used for the decoration and/or equipment of the Primary Department of the Adams School, Article 9. Voted. That the Town rescind the vote passed consisting of a collection of minerals, an upright piano, and the under Article 19 of the Warrant for the Town Meeting held on sum of $500.00. March 20, 1939, under which the sum of $4,000 00 was ap- Voted Unanimously 8 22 P.M. propriated for the improvement of Bedford Street. Voted Unanimously 8 85 P.M Article 4. Motion made for Indefinite Postponement. Articles 10 and 11. Presented by Sydney R. Wrightington, Voted Unanimously 8 28 P.M. Town Counsel,combined,no objection from Town Meeting Mem- Article 5 Voted• That the following unexpended balances bers be transferred to the Excess and Deficiency Account• Mr. Wrightington stated, if there were no objections from 1938 Account, Traffic Control System the Town Meeting Members, he would not read the agreement Improvements $85.50 because of the length of same, which was approved by the Town 1938 Account,Planning Board-Special Meeting Members present. Engineering work . 50 00 Insect Suppression—Truck Replacement 148.16 Voted. That the Town ratify and adopt the execution by Voted Unanimously 8 25 P M the Selectmen of a contract with Charles W. Ryder and others Article 6 Voted• That the Selectmen be authorized to in- dated July 10, 1939, for the purpose of settling and compromis- stall street lights in the following unaccepted street• ing litigation and other controversies between some or all of Aerial Street them and the Town, a copy of which is annexed to this vote Voted Unanimously 8 26 P M Voted Unanimously 8 45 P.M Article 8. Voted. That the Town under the authority of and further Voted That the Town appropriate the sum of$41,- Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1939 or under any other authority, 000 00 for the purpose of carrying out the said contract The Payment of the said sum by the Town shall be made only when authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to borrow the sum of $23,000.00 for the refunding of the other parties to the said contract simultaneously deliver or Ioans already lawfully issued for the purpose of meeting in cause to be delivered releases as provided in the said contract whole appropriations made to repair extraordinary damage to and the highways, bridges, or other public works of the Town or Voted Unanimously 8 46 P.M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 69 '70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Further Voted: That the proper officers of the Town are authorized and directed to do such other acts as are necessary Article objections 14 frompretheed Townby Lester gFEllis,emwhich, articlec being for the purpose of performing the obligations of the Town under no eMeeting Members, the was the said contract. not read Voted Unanimously 8.47 P M The report of the Planning Board was read by Clements H. Article 12. Presented by Sydney R W • ri htin Ferguson, as follows Counsel. g gtn, Town REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD ON THE PROPOSED AMEND- Voted: That the Town authorize the Assessors to use $28,- 000.00 from Free Cash toward the reduction of the 1939 tax rate. MENTS TO THE LEXINGTON ZONING BY-LAW AND MAP AS Voted Unanimously 8.48 P.M. THEY APPEAR UNDER ARTICLE 14 IN THE WARRANT FOR THE TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD JULY 27, 1939 Article 13. Selectman Archibald R. Giroux states, if no objections from the Town Meeting Members, he would not read A public hearing was held May 18, 1939, after notices were given in accordance with the Lexington Zoning By-Law, and the article There were no objections. othe Planning Board now submits a final report with recom- Permissionthe floor, there beingno objections et fsame,don to who spoke in favor n mendations to the town. of the article. This amendment is being presented as the result of a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, the Appropriation Commit- Vernon Page spoke in opposition to the article tee, the Board of Assessors and the Planning Board, and the Arthur F. Hutchinson moves that the article be indefinitely purpose of the article is to make possible the erection of apart- postponed, which upon a voice vote for indefinite postponement, ment houses in other than business (C.1) zones was doubted, the following standing vote was taken For Indefinite While technical in details, the change provides for multiple dwelling buildings, restricted in height, lot coverage, front, side Postponement Tellers Opposed and back yard, and garage provisions in such a manner as to 12 W Roger Greeley 21 properly safeguard residential areas against property devalua- 39 Dr Morrill 16 15 Dr Shannon 7 tion. 66 — This amendment is a general permissive act to allow limited 44 Indefinite postponement carried 9 P.Mapartments in Lexington. The specific location of such a build- ing will come before the town when and if a building is to be Selectman Archibald R Giroux, under Article One, recom- mends the appointment of a committee of five to study the new erected plumbing by-laws. The Moderator Pro-Tern asks to have such a The provisions of this by-law do not conflict with the build- motion in writing. ing code or tenement house act adopted by the town, but are Article 13 reopened and voted as follows, by unanimous supplementary thereto. consent. This matter had been studied at length at three different And Further Voted: That the sum of $80.30 be raised occasions during the last six years and the present proposed and appropriated to pay the cost of printing and folding the amendments are the results of past Planning Boards' work plus said new Plumbing By-Law a thorough review by the present Board Voted Unanimously 9•oi P.M. The Planning Board believes that the adoption of this REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 71 72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON amendment is to the best interests of the town as a whole and recommends favorable action by this town meeting. W. R. GREELEY, SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING LESTER F. ELLIS, MEMBERS PRECINCT 3 CLEM H. FERGUSON, EDWIN B. WORTHEN, JR., D. A. NICKERSON, Held March 20, 1939 EDWARD W. KIMBALL, Planning Board The following names were nominated from the floor for Article 14, as presented, voted unanimously 9:08 P. M election as a Town Meeting Member for a term ending in 1942. Article 1. Voted: That the Moderator name a new com- mittee of five from the Town Meeting to study and make recom- Fletcher W. Taft mendations in regard to proposed new plumbing by-laws. George P. Wadsworth Voted Unanimously 9:10 P.M. Article 15. Recommendation made that Article 15 be in- James W. Smith of 6 Franklin Road was declared elected definitely postponed, which was voted unanimously 9:10 P.M. with eighteen votes GEORGE M. DAVIS, Article 16. Voted: That the Town accept a gift from Clerk Annie P. Shepard of 1386 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, of forty United States flags to be placed around the Common when so decreed by the Selectmen. March 30, 1939 Voted Unanimously 9.14 P.M. Motion made, seconded and voted that the meeting be dis- To the Town Clerk: solved. I, James W. Smith of 6 Franklin Road, Lexington, Massa- 9.15 P.M. chusetts, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Mem- ber, held March 20, 1939, of Precinct Three for a term of three A true record years. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, JAMES W. SMITH Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 75 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON April 11, 1939 Mr. James J. Carroll SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN MEETING Town Clerk MEMBERS PRECINCT 4 Lexington, Mass. Held March 20, 1939 I hereby tender my resignation as a Town Meeting Member from Precinct 1, effective as of today My term of office expires in 1941. Cause. General letter form 240, signed by Col. Harring- A. Randall Soderberg of 51 Dexter Road, was elected as ton, W. P. A. Administrator, Washington, D C a Town Meeting Member, term ending in 1941 Very truly yours, Ralph B Dibble of 1981 Massachusetts Avenue, was elected LEIGH V. FARNHAM as a Town Meeting Member, term ending in 1940 814 Mass. Ave. Lexington, Mass ELMER C HOUDLL+'rTE, I. D. 9190-574 Clerk July 28, 1939 Town of Lexington, March 30, 1939 Attention Mr J I Carroll, To the Town Clerk, Town Clerk, I, A. Randall Soderberg of 51 Dexter Road, Lexington, Lexington, Mass Massachusetts, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Dear Mr. Carroll. Member,held March 20,1939,in Precinct Four for a term of two years. I herewith tender my resignation as town meeting member from Precinct 3 This is necessary because of moving to Kings- A RANDALL SODERBERG ton, Mass, making It impossible for me to continue to hold this position Yours very truly, March 30, 1939 L. H. BURNHAM To the Town Clerk: I, Ralph B Dibble of 1981 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexing- ton, Massachusetts, do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member, held March 20th, 1939, in Precinct Four, for a term of one year RALPH B. DIBBLE REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 75 76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON sums of money for the following accounts, such appropriations to be met by transfers from available funds, or by any other method TOWN WARRANT Road Machinery Account—Water Construction—Sundry Streets Snow Removal COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX, SS School Maintenance—Expenses Weights and Measures—Expenses To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Article 6 To see if the Town will amend the Building By- Greeting law by adding at the end of Article V, Section 2 a new section to read as follows• In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, "Section 2 (a) Before approval by the Board of qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the Survey of a subdivision plat under G L Ch 41, sec. Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday the 13th 81-F, it shall require that the ways laid out on such plat day of November, 1939, at eight o'clock P M., then and there shall coordinate with other existing or proposed streets to act on. the following articles: with which they may connect, and it shall require such provisions for the disposal of surface water as will Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town prevent damage to the said streets and utilities and to Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other other ways in the town, and shall require an agreement Committees by the subdivider, binding on his successors in title, to construct the ways and/or utilities in the manner and Article 2. To see if the Town will accept Chapter 91 of location shown on said plat as finally approved, and to the Acts of 1939, as amended by Chapter 446 of the Acts of 1939, conform to the regulations of the Board of Survey re- modifying the previous requirements for betterment assessments garding such construction,performance of which agree- in the construction of sanitary sewers in Lexington so as to ment shall be secured by a bond with a surety company, permit co-operation with Federal agencies. authorized to do business in Massachusetts, as surety, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars as liquidated dam- Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to abandon certain ages. No permit shall issue for the erection of any rights and easements taken by eminent domain by the Town building or the carrying on of any activity requiring a in an order of taking of a temporary leasehold interest in certain permit on lots abutting on such ways until such ways lands in connection with the North Lexington Sewer Project. are so constructed" Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to abandon the And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at rights and easements, if any, taken by the Town by eminent least before the tame of said meeting as provided in the By-laws domain to Iay a force main in certain lands included in the ease- of the Town. ment for the North Lexington Sewer Project in which a gravity sewer has been constructed. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate time of said meeting. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 77 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Given under our hands at Lexington, this twenty-third day of October, A D 1939. ARCHIBALD R GIROux, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WILLIAM G POTTER, A EDWARD ROWSE, Held November 13, 1939 GEORGE W. SARANO, ERROL H. LOCKE, Selectmen of Lexington. Meeting called to order at 8.13 P. M by the Moderator Robert H Holt. The Town Clerk, James J Carroll, read the warrant for CONSTABLE'S RETURN the meeting until upon motion of Selectman Errol H Locke, duly seconded and so voted, further reading of the warrant was November 4, 1939 waived. 815 PM. To the Town Clerk, The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the warrant. I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting 8:15 P.M printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the vestibule of the The Moderator speaks on the number of Town Meeting Town Office Building and six other public places in the Town, Members present, to constitute a quorum, the number of Town and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered Meeting Members present being ninety,the Moderator declared a voter in the Town nine days before the time of said meeting recess until 8.30 P M. in order to obtain the required number of one hundred Town Meeting Members Attest PATRICK J MAGUIRE, During the recess Article Six of the Warrant was discussed Explanations by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington. Constable of Lexington At 8:30 P M there were 102 Town Meeting Members pres- ent, whereby the Moderator declared the meeting in order and be resumed. Under Article One, Robert H Merriam, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the Appropriation Com- mittee Report, moving that same be accepted and placed on file, seconded and so voted. Unanimous, 8:31 P. M. Town Counsel, Sydney R Wrightington, explained Article 2, offering the following Article 2 Voted. That the Town accept Chapter 91 of the Acts of 1939 as amended by Chapter 446 of the Acts of 1939. Carried Unanimously 8 34 P.M REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 79 80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 3, presented by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wright- to 6 both inclusive,described in an order of taking dated Novem- ington, as follows• tier 21, 1938 and recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 6258, page 274, and specify that no minimum Article 3. Whereas the Town by an order of taking dated amount be paid for such abandonment other than the cancella- November 22, 1938 and recorded in Middlesex South District tion by the owners of the land within the said locations of any Registry of Deeds, Book 6258,page 278,took by eminent domain claim for damages for the use of the said land for a force main a temporary leasehold interest for a term of two years in certain in addition to a sewer. locations described in the said order of taking,more particularly described therein, and Carried Unanimously 8.40 P.M. Whereas the Superintendent of Public Works having charge Article 5. Presented by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux, of the said easement has notified the Selectmen that the said stating if no objections from the Town Meeting Members, would temporary leasehold interest in all the said locations described present the Article under five votes. in the said order of taking is no longer required for public There were no objections. purposes; Voted: That the Town authorize the abandonment of such Article 5 Voted. That the sum of $2500.00 be appropri- easement or right and specify that no minimum amount be ated for the Road Machinery Account, this amount to be trans- paid for such abandonment other than a proportionate cancella- ferred from the Road Machinery Fund, tion by the owners of the land within the said locations of any Motion by Robert H. Merriam, Chairman of the Appropria- claim for damages for the use of the said land during the re- tion Committee,the vote be amended, instead of$2500.00 to read mainder of the two-year term for which the said leasehold inter- $340,00. est was originally taken. Carried Unanimously 8.S7 P.M. Amendment presented to the meeting, voted upon and de- Article 4,presented by Town Counsel,Sydney R.Wrighting- Glared carried unanimous 8 51 P. M. ton, as follows: Main motion presented to the meeting as follows• Article 4. Whereas the Town by an order of taking dated Article 5. Voted: That the sum of$300.00 be appropriated November 21, 1938 and recorded in Middlesex South District for the Road Machinery Account, this amount to be transferred Registry of Deeds, Book 6258, page 274,took by eminent domain from the Road Machinery Fund certain easements more particularly described in the said order Declared Carried Unanimously 8 54 P M of taking in certain locations numbered 1 to 7 inclusive more particularly described in the said order of taking, and in the And further Voted. That the sum of$1000 00 be appropri- description of the easement taken used the words "force main" ated for the Water Construction, Sundry Streets Account, this in conjunction with the word "sewer" in various places; and amount to be transferred from the Water Assessment Fund Whereas in certain parts of the said locations a gravity Theodore A Cu stance presents the following amendment sewer has been constructed and no force main is or will be constructed; and Voted That an additional sum of $2000 00 be appropri- ated for Water Construction—Sundry Streets, this sum to be Whereas the Superintendent of Public Works having charge transferred from Water Department Available Surplus. of the said easement has notified the Selectmen that the easement hereinafter described is no longer required for public purposes; Question by the Moderator, if it was intended to transfer the $2000 00 from Water Department Available Surplus Voted. That the Town authorize the abandonment of the right, if any, to build and maintain a force main in locations 1 Mr. Cu stance answers that was correct. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 81 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Amendment as presented, put to a voice vote, and declared a subdivision plat under G. L. Ch. 41, sec. 81-F, it shall require Iost-9:05 P. M. that the ways laid out on such plat shall coordinate with other Decision of vote questioned, whereby Moderator asks for a existing or proposed streets with which they may connect, and it rising vote as follows: shall require such provisions for the disposal of surface water as will prevent damage to the said streets and utilities and to other In Favor Tellers Opposed ways in the town, and shall require an agreement by the sub- divider, binding on his successors in title, to construct the ways 5 Randall B.Houghton 13 and/or utilities in the manner and location shown on said plat 24Ronald D. Brown 22 15 Charles M. Blake 9 as finally approved, and to conform to the regulations of the 15 Board of Survey regarding such construction, performance of 44 44 which agreement shall be secured by a bond with a surety com- Moderator states being tie vote, motion Iost-9:0S P. M. pany, authorized to do business in Massachusetts, as surety, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars as liquidated damages. No Original motion as presented voted upon—Carried Unani- permit shall issue for the erection of any building or the carrying mous 9:09 P. M. on of any activity requiring a permit on lots abutting on such Voted: Presented by Randall B. Houghton, Chairman of ways until such ways are so constructed." the School Committee. Vote taken as follows: Voted: That the sum of $2,000.00 be raised and appropri- in Favor Tellers Opposed ated for School Maintenance, Other Expenses and to meet said 13 Randall B. Houghton 0 appropriation that the sum of $2,000.00 be transferred from 38 Ronald D. Brown 0 School Maintenance, Personal Services Account. 20 Charles M. Blake 3 Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. 41 3 Voted: Presented by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux. Carried 9:14 P.M. And further Voted: That the sum of $68.80 be appropri- Motion made and seconded to adjourn-9:14 P. M. ated for the Weights and Measures, Expenses Account, this Motion by Theodore A. Custance for the reconsideration of amount to be transferred from the Weights and Measures, Per- the second vote, in Article 5. sonar Services Account. 9.15 P M. Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. Motion presented by the Moderator for adjournment of the Voted: Presented by Selectman Archibald R. Giroux. meeting. And further Voted: That any further action under Article Declared lost 9.16 P M. 5 be indefinitely postponed. Motion presented by the Moderator for reconsideration of Carried Unanimously 9.11 P. M. second vote in Article 5. Article 6. Presented by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wright- Reconsideration declared carried 9:16 P. M. ington, as follows: Reconsideration of the second vote taken under Article 5, Article 6. Voted: That the Town amend its Building By- which contained original motion with amendment, discussed by law by adding at the end of Article V, section 2 thereof the various speakers. following new section: Motion presented as follows: "Section 2 (a). Before approval by the Board of Survey of And further Voted: That the sum of $1000.00 be appropri- REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 83 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ated for the Water Construction, Sundry Streets Account, this which agreement shall be secured by a bond with a surety corn- amount to be transferred from the Water Assessment Fund, that pany, authorized to do business in Massachusetts, as surety, in an additional sum of $2000 00 be appropriated for Water Con- the sum of One Thousand DoIIars as liquidated damages No per- struction—Sundry Streets, this sum to be transferred from Wa- mit shall issue for the erection of any building or the carrying on ter Department Available Surplus of any activity requiring a permit on lots abutting on such ways until such ways are so constructed" In Favor Tellers Opposed Vote taken as follows. 11 Randall B Houghton 7 41 Ronald D. Brown 4 In Favor Tellers Opposed 25 Charles M. Blake 1 -- — 18 Randall B. Houghton 0 77 12 38 Ronald D.Brown 0 Carried 9 30 P M 20 Charles M Blake 3 Motion to adjourn, seconded, voted Unanimous 9.30 P. M 71 3 JAMES J CARROLL, Carried 9 14 P. M. Town Clerk Lexington, Mass November 23, 1939 I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL Mass, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Article Six as passed at a special Town Meeting held Novem- Article 6 as Passed at a Special Town Meeting Held November 13, 1939 ber 13, 1939, and as same appears on record JAMES J CARROLL, Article 6. Presented by Town Counsel, Sydney R Wright- (Seal) Town Clerk ington, as follows. Boston, Mass, December 15, 1939 Article 6 Voted. That the Town amend its building By- law by adding at the end of Article V, section 2 thereof the The within by-law is hereby approved following new section• "Section 2 (a). Before approval by the Board of Survey of PAUL A DEvER, a subdivision plat under G. L. Ch 41, sec. S1-F, it shall require Attorney General that the ways laid out on such plat shall coordinate with other existing or proposed streets with which they may connect, and it shall require such provisions for the disposal of surface water as will prevent damage to the said streets and utilities and to other ways in the town, and shall require an agreement by the subdivider, binding on his successors in title, to construct the ways and/or utilities in the manner and location shown on said plat as finally approved, and to conform to the regulations of the Board of Survey regarding such construction, performance of REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 85 86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Citizen Minor Trapping Issued .... 7 @ 2.25 15.75 Citizen Trapping Issued.............. 16 @ 5.25 78.75 Duplicates ................ 3 @ .50 1.50 Free Licenses 20 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK $1,050.25 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued-488. 1939 • OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 122 @ 2.00 244.00 December 31, 1939 Mortgages Recorded .... 295.46 To the Honorable Board ofSelectmen, Cosl Sales Recorded 1,00 Mortgages Discharged 12.50 Lexington, Massachusetts Certified Certificates 52 @ .25 13.00 Pole Location Certificates ......... 19 @ .75 14.25 Gasoline Permits Issued 52 @ .50 26.00 Gentlemen: Miscellaneous 4,25 Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for Total ~ the year 1939, including all licenses issued and fees collected, $610.46 all fees collected being turned over to the Town: SUMMARY Male Dog Licenses Issued 633 @ $2.00 $1,266.00 Dog Licenses ... -- $2,266.50 Female Dog Licenses Issued91 @ 5 00 455.00 Sporting Licenses 1,050.25 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued ..... 260 @ 2.00 520.00 Marriage Licenses 244.00 Kennel Licenses Issued ...................... 1 @ 25.00 25.00 Mortgages Recorded ... 295.46 Transfer Licenses Issued 2 @ .25 50 Conditional Sales Recorded .... 100 Mortgages Discharged ........ 12 50 Total ... $2,266 50 Certified Certificates . .. .. 18 DD Pole Location Certificates .. • 14.26 Total Number of Dogs Licensed-986. Gasoline Permits . 26.00 Miscellaneous ... .. ... .. . . ... , ,. 4.25 SPORTING LICENSES Total $3,927 21 Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 166 Respectfully submitted, 5 Void JAMES J CARROLL, 161- @ 2.00 322 00 Town.Clerk Citizen Hunting Issued 166 1 Void 165- @ 2.00 880.00 Citizen Sporting Issued 79 1 Void 78- @ 3.25 253.50 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 42 3 Void 39- @ 1.25 48.75 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 87 88 TOWN Or IXINGTON 1939 1939 BIRTHS BY MONTHS MARRIAGES BY MONTHS Months Total In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Males Females Males Females Males Females Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third January 12 2 3 3 4 5 7 February 18 2 0 4 7 6 7 January 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 March 23 2 0 14 7 16 7 February 10 9 9 1 1 0 0 April 10 0 0 7 3 7 3 Mardi 4 2 4 2 0 0 0 May 10 2 0 6 2 8 2 April 8 6 5 2 3 0 0 June 21 2 2 8 9 10 11 May 6 5 5 0 1 1 0 July 10 0 1 4 5 4 6 June 22 20 21 2 0 0 1 August 12 0 0 6 6 6 6 July 17 14 15 3 2 0 0 September 10 2 0 2 6 4 6 August 10 9 9 1 1 0 0 October 16 1 1 6 8 7 9 September 20 19 18 1 2 0 0 November 9 1 2 3 3 4 5 October 14 12 12 2 1 0 1 December 5 0 1 2 2 2 8 November 13 12 12 1 1 0 0 December 8 8 7 0 1 0 0 *161 14 10 65 62 79 72 *Of the 151 births recorded, there were 127 which occurred out of 141 125 126 15 13 1 2 Lexington, but were children born of parents who resided in Lexungtan. Number of Marriages Recorded 141 Residents .. 159 The parentage of children born was as follows. Non-residents 128 Both parents born in United States 114 Solemnized in other places 73 Both parents born in foreign countries 14 Age of oldest groom 76 One parent born in United States 23 Age of oldest bride 64 One parent born in foreign country 23 Age of youngest groom 18 Both parents born in Lexington 3 Age of youngest bride ... .. 18 One parent born in Lexington 52 JAMES J. CARROLL, JAMES J.CARROLL, Town Clerk Tow Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 89 so TOWN OF LEXINGTON gcot- co it-cc, coot A m 1-10 0.4 a 00 M~ Q~ U REPORT OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN 0 .o w'i d.N V'.. +-i,-. 0 o 0,-1 is e7 a o 0 0 gr. o. „ m. as r..v Cc Na .. o0 4December 31, 1939 mlpt- MM M.4. ' 0 Do 40 CC NN �M NoU = u, ,.; At the Annual Town Election held on March 4, 1939, Mr. crA George W. Sarano and Mr. Errol H. Locke were elected as cot 44 w MM NO 41M ,-1 o o .....0 a MM 001 members of the Board of Selectmen for a term of three years. ›, ,; On March 13, 1939 the Board organized with Mr. Archibald R. -6.0o4 ,-IC, NM '+0 MO MO 1-10 ON '-1'" 04 Giroux as Chairman. G10 N loco ,..40 0-1 'K'-t -to 'i a -10 Loo, o o The Selectmen meet at 7.30 P. M. on Monday evenings, X .. A and interviews may be had by appointment. During the year `q a 10 ,i0 04,4 c,'4 '-r 0 0 0 't o C C. N er C;1-0 43 regular meetings, and 20 special meetings were held The Selectmen call to the attention of the citizens the fact ao.* NN NC 'ticq C'-. CC Co rt r. d.N O'. W a -4 that the Supreme Judicial Court handed down a decision in W ro o o c, o� �,o o d c o o m e ti o o favor of the Town of Lexington in bills in equity to enjoin ' r violation of the Lexington Zoning By-law by removal of loam. The problem of Loam stripping in town has been a troublesome Fx tel le) N CO c, ,--10 0 0 0 0 o MMe, v o one, but in view of the decision handed down by the Supreme W1. 40, ., .ao N N Q o 0 0 'N o m o Court, we should not be troubled with it in the future. A Beginning July 5th, 1939, the street lights were turned off at 12.00 midnight rather than at 1:00 A. M. as heretofore. W The savings per year will amount to $1329.00. -- • - . ''" A complete report on Public Works Administration Pro- E jects will be found in the report of the Superintendent of Public g . • o Works. Now that the sanitary sewer in North Lexington has G ° ' been completed, it will be possible to serve lateral sewers. The o ` d �,as Selectmen have submitted a request to the Work Projects Ad- :~ A n, • ;y; ministration that sewers be built in various streets in North C] µ Lg A A t . •• .• Lexington with the aid of Federal funds. ••� ' i ' . 2 b ' m The Vine Brook Drainage Project has been completed, and o g g 44 m the improvement is very apparent. We believe that the con- w d y' struction of this channel has enhanced the appearance ppearance of those m.v vE mo vg ro d m .; ? o va,Y• �, areas through which it passes,as well as improving the drainage M a°P w `'X u''"° '4 X G4 3*w P l�' 3 X 3 t� a3 w The Board of Selectmen has spent a great deal of time on . . w 44' a problems of unemployment and the administration of Public REPORT OF SELECTMEN 91 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Welfare. It has endeavored to meet the needs of those in want, tions with regard to measles, and asked that the parents ob- bearing in mind at all times the necessity of considering the serve them. In September, we sent to the first three grades a burden on those who pay the taxes notice containing a list of all communicable diseases, and the health regulations with respect thereto We did this to bring to We wish to remind the citizens that the Selectmen have been the parents' attention the fact that even minor diseases are authorized to dispose of property acquired by the Town by fore- highly contagious closure of tax titles. We have considerable of this property on hand now and would like to dispose of as much as possible of it We also wish to point out that we had only five cases of so that the land may go back into taxation Information regard- scarlet fever this year ing this property may be had at the Selectmen's Office. The Board of Selectmen appreciates the loyalty and co-opera- There was only one Board of Survey hearing during 1939,as tion of the Town employees which was evidenced during the • past year follows Petition Respectfully submitted, Date Petitioner Approval of a plan of the Clematis ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX, May 22, 1939 Mary D. Hatch Park Development, bounded by the Concord Turnpike, Green Lane, and A. EDWARD RowsE, Watertown Street. Granted. WILLIAM G. POTTER, ERROL H. LOCKE, BOARD OF HEALTH GEORGE W.SARANO, Dr. Howard W. Newell severed his connections with the Selectmen of Lexington. town as Health Officer in March, and Dr. Victor N. Rochette was appointed in his place. In previous years our table of communicable diseases has been inflated because of the fact that those diseases occurring at the Metropolitan State Hospital are reported in Lexington. We have, therefore, segregated these cases this year. We are pleased to report for the fourth consecutive year that we have had no cases of rabies in inoculated animals. We have had many more cases of measles and chicken-pox this year as compared with last year. The figures are as follows• 1938 1939 Measles 13 120 Chicken-pox .. 25 89 While these are diseases of a mild nature, it seems that there were many more cases than were necessary. We believe that if parents were more careful, and kept their children home from school at the first signs of indisposition, the diseases would not be so prevalent Last June,when we had an epidemic of measles, we sent to the schools for distribution to children of the first, second, and third grades, a notice containing the health regula- LIST OF JURORS 98 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Goodwin,Charles A.,Market Man 12 Coolidge Avenue Griffiths, Sherman C., Manager ... 15 Highland Avenue Hadley,Frederick C,Draftsman . ... 12 Bertwell Road Hamlin,Hazen W.,Real Estate ... 50 Gleason Road LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE Hargrove,John H.,Accountant.. 3058 Mass.Avenue Hederstedt, Paul R., Real Estate .. ... 6 Tower Road BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE Hennessy, William A.,Broker 29 Cedar Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1939 Herrick, Frank P.,At Home . 173 Waltham Street Hill, Converse,Insurance 2101 Mass.Avenue Hinckley,Russell C., Underwriter ...... . 44 Bertwell Road Name Occupation Address Hooper,Norman C., Civil Engineer 35 Bertwell Road Adler, Alfred A., Manager . . . . 12 Berwick Road Hossfield, John E., Chauffeur 128 Reed Street Andrews, Lester L„ Plumber . . 1 Hill Street Howard, Harry F., Newspaper 94 Gleason Road Archibald, Earl S., Woo] . 19 Downing Road Hudson,Frank E.,Telephone Co. ........23 Baker Avenue Avery, Fred L., W P A. 11 James Street Hunt,William,Real Estate 17 Adams Street Ballard, Lewis H, Edison Elec. Co. 12 Glen Road JeIlis, Leonard, Telephone Co. .. . 70 Ward Street Barnes,John E., Unemployed 16 Curve Street Jones, Carl B.,Mason .. .. 306 Lowell Street Berglund,Ernest T.,Tel repairman 1 Ames Avenue Keating,James F.,Executive 3 Bowker Street Berry,Thomas W., Salesman . 20 Outlook Drive Kidd, David, Groceries 7 Butler Avenue Blake, Charles M.,Manager 59 York Street Klyce, Stephen D., Mech. Eng. . 159 Shade Street Blake,Kenneth P, Antiques 19 Oakland Street Knights,Wallace G., Vice President 85 Merriam Street Boleyn, Robert C., Pressman 57 Shade Street LaRose, Ernest V, Engineer , . 60 Harding Road Borella, Samuel A., Barber .. ... 22 Garfield Street LeGoff,William A., Manager 60 Cliffe Avenue Bowker,Winthrop H, N.E. Tel. Co. 2184 Mass. Avenue Lidberg, Gustaf, Engineer. . . 92 Adams Street Boyd, Harry C., Bookkeeper 21 Muzzey Street Lowe,George H, Retired .. .. 419 Marrett Road Britton, Frederick S.,Adv. Manager 8 Bedford Street Lowell, Frederick W., Mechanic 5 Downing Road Brown, Ronald D,Telephone Co. 27 Edgewood Road MacGilvray, Harold, Painter .... 12 Cary Street Bullock, George A., At Home 10 Hill Street Manley,Donald V., Manager 12 Fletcher Avenue Burton, James J. Jr., Mechanic .. . 88 Colony Road Mothers, Ernest, Civil Engineer 259 Bedford Street Cady, Robert C., Salesman 10 Greenwood Street McCarron, William E., Special Agent . .. ........ 840 Mass. Avenue Callahan, Paul L, Repairman 8 Fletcher Avenue McCausland, Elton B., Felt Process Co. .. 1 Berwick Road Carter,Lyon,Banker . 39 Marrett Road McCormack, Charles A.,Tel Engineer 35 No. Hancock Street Cassidy,Richard P., Manager 16 Curve Street McCoubrey, Walter W., Manager 23 Edgewood Road Childs,Edmund S.,Executive.... 7 Adams Street McIntosh, Neil, Land Developer ....... 24 Merriam Street Clarke, Richard A., Retired 91 Simonds Road McKenzie, James L., Unemployed 9 Hayes Lane Clemmer, Harry C, Salesman 396 Lincoln Street McNamara, Edward J, Plumber 16 School Street Cosgrove, James V., Poultry 30 Grove Street Miles, Charles H., Manager 35 Merriam Street Cotty,Jesse T, Salesman ... ... 25 Outlook Drive Mortimer, Alfred C, Jr, Manager 14 Dexter Road Napoli, Thomas A., Poultry 23 Middle Street Cowdrey, Paul B, Representative 27 StedmanuRoad Newcomb, Arthur C., Filling Station . 8 Dee Road DaileCroziy, Clyde $, Telephone Co 58 28 ook SDtreet Newhall,Fred, Teller . ... ....45 Outlook Drive DDailey, Charles 3, Inspector Tailora Bow Avenue Nolan, Edward B, Paper 21 Fern Street Donnelly,Jar, G ., Manager, . 39 Cary Avenue Nickerson, Benjamin S, Tel Operator .. 81 Gleason Road Dodd, Mak L., he . gin38 ShermanLerust Street Noyes, Brainard J, Meat Business . ....... ..... 36 Reed Street Dodd, MarkNorman Chem.Engineer 1128 Street Ohlson, Alexander, Golf Club 184 Bedford Street Downs, , Andrew,A, Insurance 11 EdGgewood Road Olsen, Paul W., Engineer 18 Bertwell Road Eldredge, Sculptor,Salesman15 Edgewoodn Road Ormond, Edward W, Merchant 10 No Hancock Street Eldridge,thig , Gilbert,sweForeman 17Downing Road Perkins,Edward W,Jr,Engineer 8 Bertwell Road Etheridge, 53 Downing Road Fardy, Samuel L., Agent 30 Pine Knoll Road Peterson, Roy C., Gas Station Attendant 27 Blossom Street Fawcett, Robert J., Coal Dealer ... . .. 511 Marrett Road Phelps, Noel C, Insurance 47 Bedford Street Ferguson, Roy A, CIerk . 19 Bertwell Road Pierce, Albert K, Engineer 129 Spring Street Ferry,Anthony Thomas,Tree Surgeon 15 Columbus Street Pierce, L. Ellsworth, None 14 Locust Avenue Garmon, Roland E, Janitor 737 Mass. Avenue Pippette, Geoffrey L, Executive 45 Shade Street LIST OF JURORS 95 96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Potter, Charles E., Manager ... ... 6 Coolidge Avenue Pritchard, Joseph, Jr, None . .. 8 Chase Avenue Putney, Luther R., Teacher 81. Locust Avenue Reilly, Stephen P., Salesman 40 Lincoln Street Roberts,Arthur M.,Dairy .38 Adams Street REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR Rosenberger, William R., Executive ............... 2139 Mass Avenue Russell, Herbert P, Trust Dept. 6 Berwick Road December 31, 1939 Sands,Walter E.,Advertising Manager 108 Merriam Street Sibley, Edward W., Mechanical Engineer 18 Eliot Road Small, Clarence A., Supervisor 19 Dexter Road Snee, Bernard P., Supervisor .. 47 Woburn Street To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Soderberg, A. Randall, Manager . 51 Dexter Road Lexington, Mass. Spellenberg, George H., Express . 111 Laconia Street Gentlemen: Spellman, James E., Bus Operator 24 Shirley Street Spidel, Clarence E, Mason 31 Vaille Avenue Stevens, Frank L.,Manufacturer ... 282 Marrett Road I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Buildings for Stevenson, William H, Salesman 21 Oakland Street the year ending December 51, 1939 Stone,Harry E.,Executive .... 9 Berwick Road Cash received for building permits $489 Oft Stone,Herbert E,Jr, Auto Service Manager 185 Burlington Street Number of permits filed and granted 168 Therian, William A., Engineer .. 5 Kimball Road Number of permits cancelled 3 Tebaldi,Joseph R.,Salesman .. 5 Sheridan Street Number of calls made ... 410 Trask, Robert F, Manager 2118 Mass. Avenue Violations of zoning and building by-laws 10 Tutin,Alfred H.,Agent . .. . . ..... 9 Revere Street Valentine,John S.,Insurance ... . ... 16 Stratham Road Number of illegal signs abolished 17 VanGemert, James, Shipper 67 Baker Avenue Viano, Ernest E, Garage 186 Bedford Street During the year permits have been issued for the following Viano,Eugene J.,Realer9 Reed Street property' Watt, Robert, Plumber .. 130 Bedford Street Webb,Melville W,Salesman266 Lincoln Street 53 Single dwellings $262,200.00 Wheeler, Harry A, Treasurer 31 Somerset Road 65 Additions and alterations 35,965.00 White, Raymond L, Plumbing 12 Middle Street 17 private garages 4,025.00 White,Stanley W,C.P A. 11 Belfry Terrace 19 Sheds and henhouses .. ..... 3,015.00 Williams, Robert C., Carpenter 47 Ledgelawn Avenue 2 Greenhouses . .. 3,400 00 Willis, Charles M, Architect 21 Colony Road 1 Filling Station1,335.00 Woodward, William C., Leather 15 Dexter Road Adopted June 26, 1989 $309,940 00 Non-Taxable Property 1 Sewerage Pumping Station $21,000.00 Permits have been issued to demolish the following property: 3 Dwellings,assessed value $19,800.00 1 Grain Elevator,two shops and one barn............ 9,840.00 Total assessed value $29,640.00 Respectfully submitted, FRED W. LONGEOTTOM, Bacaldang Inspector REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31,1939 TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LE%INGTON,MASS, Gentlemen, The borrowing capacity of the Town for the year 1989,as approved by the Director of Ac- counts,was$819,777 26 The following loans were sold and placed during the year 1939 as per your authorization. IN ANTICIPATION REVENUE Interest Dated Sold to Due Rate Amount Discounted Premium Paid Apr 16,1989 Second National Bank Dec. 1,1999 164% 471,000.00 $74.14 Nov 25,1939 Apr 18,1989 Second National Bank Apr. 6,1940 164% 76000,00 117.20 June 20,1989 Lexington Twat Company Dec.2%1989 .08 95 100,000.00 40.44 Dec.21,1989 Sept.6,1939 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Aug 30,1940 .977% 100.000.00 497.72 Oct. 6,1939 Lexington Trust Company Oct. 4,1940 69% 100,000.00 537.36 Dec 21,1939 Boston Safe Deponit and Trust Company Dec.20,1940 .07% 73,900.00 52.25 93.90 Totals - 9125,009.09 91889.21 IN ANTICIPATION OF REIMBURSEMENT Sept.6,1989 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Aug.90,1940 A77% 4.000.00 15.71 EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE LOAN,ACT OF 1959 Sept 1,1939 Bearer 16646 28,124.20 Accrued Interest or Dividend 39.13 623,163.33 $0,090,09 due Sept 1,1949 to 1942 inclusive 94,01111,09 due Sept.1,1943 and 1944. Respectfully submitted, JAMES d,CARROLL, Town Treasurer REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 97 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1939 per statement .. $12,000.00 Balance December 31, 1939 per check book 12,000.00 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER "SEWER CONSTRUCTION NORTH LEXINGTON P.W.A. PROJECT 1464-F, JAMES JCARROLL, TREASURER" On Deposit Lexington Trust Company Balance December 81, 1939 $16,704.16 December 31, 1939. Balance per check book $16,624.16 Outstanding checks 80.00 TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, $16,70416 LEXINGTON, MASS. "SEWER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION MASS 1370-F,TOWN OF Gentlemen: LEXINGTON, JAMES J CARROLL, TREASURER" Following is the Report of the Town Treasurer for the year On Deposit Lexington Trust Company 1939' Balance December 31, 1939 $34,550.79 Balance per check book $34,419.79 Cash on hand January 1,1939 $443,135.16 Outstanding checks . 131.00 Receipts during year 1939 . .... 1,878,119.29 $34,650 79 $2,321,254.44 Expenditures during year 1939 per Warrants 2,029,887.11 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS, JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASURER Balance on hand January 1, 1940 .... .... .. $291,367.33 Total in account December 31, 1939 $40,609.62 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1939 241 $40,609.52 Total Amount $42,362.72 Respectfully submitted, LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY JAMES J. CARROLL, Bank deposits in the name of the Town of Lexington, James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer. Town Treasurer. Balance December 31, 1939 $265,066.86 Balance December 31,1939 per check book $254,210.83 Outstanding checks December 81, 1939 10,855.02 $265,065.85 FIRST NATIONAL HANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1939 per statement $1,982.40 Balance December 31, 1939 per check book 1,932.40 THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1939 per statement $2,000.00 Balance December 31,1939 per check book 2,000.00 REPORT OF 19th OF APRIL TOWN COMMITTEE 99 100 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE REPORT OF 19th OF APRIL TOWN COMMITTEE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT December 31, 1939. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Mass. December 31, 1939 Gentlemen: The 19th of April Town Committee submits the following To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, report: LEXINGTON, MASS. Appropriation for 1939 $500.00 ' Gentlemen: EXPENDITURES Lexington Drum Corps—Stanley Hill Post No. 88 ;60.00 I submit herewith a review of the activities of the Water and Sewer Departments during the year 1939. Partridge's .. 65.00 J. T. Carlson .. .. .. • 10.00 Treasurer of the United States13.87 WATER DEPARTMENT Bay State Flag & Decorating Co. ... .. 10.00 Boston Elevated Railway Company 263 80 General Information Hayden Costume Company 7 00 pressure OId Coffee House 35.00 Range a of static in mains, 21 to 120. St.Rita's Cadets50 00 Length of pipe in streets, 69.27 miles. City of Boston,Mass.,Public Celebrations Dept.. 15.33 Number of services, 2779. Number of hydrants, 557 $500.00 Total water consumption for year,310,605,000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1939, 851,000 gallons. FRANK 3. THOMPSON, Chasrman Average daily water consumption per capita for 1939,70 gallons. GEORGE E. FOSTER, Marshal Total water rates receipts, $73,546 60 CLAUDE A PALMER, Chtef of Staff Total water maintenance receipts, $80,175.22. Total water maintenance expenditures, $63,252.06. CHARLES H. MCCORMACK Total cost of service installations and supplies, $2,936 09 CARL B. JONES Balance transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Account, CLARENCE E. MACPHEE $19,636 30. Cost of water main extensions, $10,711 88. 19th OF APRIL ASSOCIATES Membership Collections . $200.00 1939 WATER CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION Expenses 1939 ........ $197.65 Number of feet of water mains installed, 3,967 Cash on hand ...... 2.35 Number of feet of water mains renewed, 850 $200.00 Number of feet of 4 " water mains abandoned, 350. Number of feet of 8" water mains abandoned, 5,639 JULIUS SELTZER, Treasurer Number of services installed, 64. REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 101 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of services renewed, 21. AVERAGE COST PER FOOT Work orders completed, 1285 1114 feet 6" .. .. $2 94 Hydrants replaced, 55 69 Hydrants removed, 1 1259 feet 0 259 feet 10" 8 00 New hydrants installed, 6. The above does not include cost of construction work in Middleby Road. EXTENT OF PIPING SYSTEM, JANUARY 1, 1940 HYDRANT INSTALLATIONS 16" ...... 4,382 12" .. 48,941 New hydrants were installed at No 430 Concord Avenue, 10" .. . 18,130 No. 11 Fairview Avenue, No. 101 Grant Street; No 11 Sheridan 8" • - 72,527 6" •. .. 200,480 Street; No. 5 Stetson Street, Brook Street at Pumping Station 4" •••• 21,278 Total number of hydrants in service January 1, 1939 553 Total3$5 7$8 Number of hydrants installed in 1939 6 559 STREET CONSTRUCTION WORE Number of hydrants removed in 19391 No. of Street Feet Size Total number of hydrants in service January 1, 1940 558 * Crescent Road, from Watertown Street, southerly 337 6" * Fairview Avenue, from Wood Street to Hayward METROPOLITAN WATER TAX Avenue 441 6" Loan Sinking Fund . . $773 59 * Grant Street,from No 79 to Hayes Lane 336 6" Maturing Bonds . .. 9,100 79 * Grant Street, from Hayes Lane to No. 101 Grant Bond Interest 12,439 64 and Operation .. -- 7,549.97 Street 131 8" Brookline Credit •• •• .• .. •. 1,119.43 Middleby Road from Lincoln Street to No. 11 Mid- dleby Road .. .. 259 10" Total $30,983.42 ** Robbins Road,from Richard Road, southerly . 234 8- * Sheridan Street, from No. 13 to No 11 .. 106 8" SURPLUS REVENUE TRANSFERRED TO WATER DEPARTMENT Stetson Street, from Merriam Street to Oakland AVAILABLE SURPLUS ACCOUNT IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS Street 699 8" 1935 .. ••• .... $7,034.98 (350 feet replacing old 4" main) 1936 . 12,314.10 • Valley Road, Brook Street, Center Street, for 1937 7,732.60 Pumping Station .. 1774 6" 1938 8,754.83 (Installed by contractor under P. W.A. project) 1939 .... 19,636.30 --- SERVICES * Installed under Betterment Assessment Act in accordance with Town Sixty-four new services, totalling 3,997 feet, have been add- By-laws ed during the year. Twenty-one services have been renewed ** Laid in same trench with sewer main. from the curb tine to the house. Fifty-eight services have been renewed from the main to the curb Sixty-two service leaks Note- Total cost of construction,$9,934.28,includes cost of repairing which in the amount of $380.03 and rental of Town equip- occurred during the year have been repaired by the de- ment. partment. REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 103 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON METERS Four hundred fourteen feet of 4 inch water main in Ray- Sixty-four new meters have been added during the year, to- mond Street were abandoned Water is being supplied through telling 2,866 in use. Five hundred seventeen meters have been the 8 inch main recently installed removed, repaired and tested Six thousand feet of the old Hannaford 8 inch main,between Marrett Road and the old Pumping Station lot on Lincoln Street, BREAKS several the abandonment of which funds have been requested for several years, became absolutely unusable. Two hundred fifty- Breaks in water mains occurred in the following streets and nine feet of 10 inch main were installed in Middleby Road to were repaired. Valley Road, near No. 25; Independence Avenue, provide the necessary service for houses previously supplied by near Tower Road; Wood Street, near Holton's, Massachusetts the old Hannaford main Avenue, near Town Office Building, Wood Street at Maguire's, A break in the 4 inch water service supplying the High Brandon Street, near Norton Road; East Street, near Kenrick's, School was repaired. Wood Street, near Syer's,Adams Street,near East Street, Han- naford Main, near the Lexington Reservoir Three hundred twenty-three water meters which have been in use for ten years or longer,have been replaced during the year. LIENS Those removed have been tested and repaired. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, General A cement floor was laid in the meter room of the Cary Laws, forty-eight (48) liens were recorded on account of non- Memorial Building by Water and Sewer Department employees payment of water rates. Four laborers worked with the Highway Department a total of 5,983 hours during the year. MISCELLANEOUS The tractor and operator worked 106% hours with the The entire distribution system has been inspected twice for W. P. A. and 24 hours with the Park Department. leaks during the year. This work was done during the night. 1 The compressor and operator worked 36 1/2 hours with the All dead ends were flushed four times during the year. W P A All hydrants and gates were inspected. Repairs were made A cave-in which occurred in Mass. Avenue at the Town Of- to 47 hydrants and 32 gates. Two hydrants which were broken off by motor vehicles were replaced: one in Massachusetts Av- fice Building during the construction of the Vine Brook Project enue, opposite the High School; one in Pleasant Street at Fern damaged the 12 inch water main at this location. It was neces- Street. sary to shut off this main from Woburn Street to Grant Street until repairs could be made. Water was supplied to the Post Sixteen corporation cocks and 12 curb cocks were dug up Office from a hydrant on Grant Street Other buildings and and cleaned Eleven gate boxes and 31 curb boxes were replaced dwellings in this area are supplied with water from the 8 inch main Three water services in Raymond Street were lowered to allow the laying of the drain Twenty-five water services in Temporary water services were installed to supply the Parker Street and 3 in Clarke Street were transferred from the Burnham and Kenrick properties on East Street and the old 4 inch mains to the 12 inch mains Burnham property on North Street while the Vine Brook Drain- age Project was in operation In Vine Brook Road, 126 feet of The 4 inch main to the Tyler property on Maple Street, 12 inch water pipe were cut out to allow the laying of the 78 inch which supplied water to a private hydrant and two dwellings, drain pipe. This water pipe was relaid when the construction was abandoned work was completed at this location. REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 105 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Temporary water services were installed to the Richards CONCLUSION property on Grant Street and to the Burton property on Colony In conclusion I wish to extend my sincere thanks to each and Road when wells went dry. every member of the department for his whole-hearted coopera- SEWER DEPARTMENT ton during the year General Information I also extend my thanks to the heads and members of the Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. various town departments for their fine support. Area tributary to existing sewer system,3 00 square miles Total length of trunk line sewers,6.309 miles. Very truly yours, Total length of street sewers,15.51 miles Total number of house connections,848. JOSEPH A Ross, 1939 Sewer Assessment rate, $3 74 per linear foot. Supt of Water and Sewer Depts 1939 WORK Number of feet of pipe installed, 465 Number of services installed, 20, totalling 827 feet. Number of services repaired, 17 Number of work orders completed,45 Amount expended for maintenance,$3,731 06 Amount expended for construction, $1,510 80 MAINTENANCE WORK • The entire collecting system was flushed twice during the year and minor leaks which were discovered have been repaired A break in the Trunk Line Sewer In Vine Brook Road, near Vine Brook, was repaired. CONSTRUCTION No.of Street Feet Size Lowell Street, from the Arlington line northerly 98 8' Massachusetts Avenue, from Bowker Street, to No 214 Mass. Avenue .......... 126 8' _' Robbins Road,from Richard Road to No.75 Robbins Road 241 8" •C Laid in same trench with water main Total number of feet installed 465 Average cost per foot $5 19 Total construction cost. . . . $2,413.40 (Includes cost of repairing pavements which amounted to $457.00 end rental of Town equipment.) MISCELLANEOUS WORK Two sewer services in Muzzey Street were lowered to allow laying of the dram. Two carloads of sewer pipe were unloaded. REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS 107 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Apr. 7 Clarence H. and Anne B. Conroy To maintain a house not set back the required twenty feet from the street line, at 3 Summit Road Granted. REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS Apr. 21 Lexington Golf Cl ib To enlarge the locker room of the club house located at 55 Hill St. Granted. May 26 Frank A. and Mary Napoli December 31, 1939 To continue the maintenance of the roadside stand on Marrett Road. Granted for one year. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts May 26 Town of Lexington To construct a building to house sewage pumping equipment on land located on Brook St. Granted. Gentlemen: June 23 Howard M Munroe The Board of Appeals reports that twenty-seven hearings To maintain children's riding school and pony track at corner of were held during the year 1939, and decisions rendered as fol- Woburn and Lowell Sts. Granted for one year. lows: June 23 George Spellenberg Jan. 20 William H. White, Jr. To continue the Super-Service Express business on Laconia St. To maintain a salesroom for motor vehicles and storage and repair Granted for five years. of Motor Vehicles at 7 Mass. Ave. Granted, July 14 Howard M. Munroe Mar. 3 Shell Union Oil Corp. To renew his permit for a golf school and driving range on Lowell To construct and maintain a one-car garage and lubritorium at St. Granted for one year. 1095 Mass. Ave. Granted. July 14 Charles E.,Jr. and Lura M. Teeter Mar. 3 Lexington Trust Co. To alter the one-family dwelling at 463 Concord Ave.to accommo- Renewal of permit to maintain existing office building located on date two families. Granted. Harding Road. Granted for one year Aug. 4 Charles I. Gragg Mar. 3 Minnie M. Ryder To use premises at 18/20 Waltham St. for the extraction by labo- To renew the permit to maintain a riding school at 24 Maple St. ratory process of essences. Denied. Granted for one year. Mar. 3 Jennie M. Partridge Aug. 4 Daniel J. O'Connell To use the premises in the rear of 316 Marrett Road for the storage To construct a theatre in the rear of 1775 Mass.Ave. Granted. and sale of new and used automobiles and trucks and repair of same. Granted. Aug. 4 Vincent N. Belhzia Mar 24 Henry . Brookings (Original hearing held Nov 25,1938). To maintain a riding school yat 232 Cedar St. Denied. To lengthen the building at 18/20 Waltham St., and to install bowling alleys on first floor Property sold,no action necessary. Aug. 25 Elizabeth P Kenworthy Mar 24 Edward J.Casey To construct a dwelling at 53 Wachusett Drive which would not To use the barn at 76 Laconia St. for the killing of poultry. have the required ten feet from the lot line. Granted. Granted. Aug. 26 Mary D Hatch Mar. 24 Lexington Council, Girl Scouts To maintain two signs 6 ft x 8 ft. advertising the land on which To renew permit to maintain Girl Scout House at 2 Lincoln St. they are located, between Watertown St. and Concord Turn- Granted, pike. Granted for one year REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS 109 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Aug. 25 Lyman E. Carlow To construct a dwelling on premises located at 67 Middle St,which would not have the required ten feet from the side lines. Granted. REPORT OF THE Sept. 29 Johannes T.Carlson SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS To enlarge the greenhouses at 83 East St. Granted. Oct. 6 Robert C. and Gordon P. Merriam To alter the one-family dwelling at 6 Stetson St. to accommodate more than one family. Denied. December 31, 1939 Nov. 20 Manuel J. Aruda To increase the capacity of underground tanks for the storage of fuel oil at 329 Mass. Ave. Denied. Honorable Board of Selectmen Nov. 20 R. Lockwood, William A. and Lexington, Massachusetts Philip Tower To maintain three signs, 4 ft. x 8 ft. on property located on Gentlemen: Fallen Road. Granted for one year. Dec. 1 George M. Pans During 1939 considerable time has been devoted as your To maintain an experimental room in a dwelling to be erected on correspondent in connection with the Vine Brook Drain and Watertown St.at Bowman St. Granted. Low Level Sewer and the North Lexington Sewer, Force Main and Pumping Station PWA Projects. These projects are sub- Respectfully submitted, stantially completed at the end of the year, the work remaining A. N. MADDISON, Chairman to be done consisting of corrective work and seeding and grass- CHARLES E. FERGUSON ing. EDWARD W. KIMBALL Final payments have not been made on the contracts nor C. EDWARD GLYNN have final project costs been determined by PWA auditors and HOWARD W. ROBEINS final land costs in a number of instances remain to be settled. Board of Appeals As far as we can determine at this time it appears to us that both projects will be completed inside of the money made avail- able. Two contracts were let for the construction of the Vine Brook Drain and Sewer, Docket Mass. 1370-F. Contract A. was awarded to DiMarco & Ciccone, Inc. of White Plains, New York in the amount of approximately $124,157.00. Work on this contract began October 31, 1938 and was substantially completed November 18, 1939. Contract B. of the Vine Brook Drain and Sewer was awarded to Peter Salvucci of Waltham, Massachusetts, in the amount of approximately $139,757.00. Work on this contract began May 15, 1939 and was suspended on December 23, 1939. There remains on this contract a considerable amount of correc- REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 111 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON tive work and seeding and grassing which is to be done in the NORTH LEXINGTON SEWER, FORCE MAIN AND PUMPING Spring of 1940. STATION—DOCKET 1464-F On the North Lexington Sewer, Docket Mass 1464-F. four Construction $118,026.86 contracts were let. Contract 1 was for the gravity sewer Engineering 14,388.96 between the existing outlet sewer near Vine Street and a point Interest, Land, etc. 3,729.06 in Hamilton Road a few hundred feet south of Hancock Street. Total .. .. .. $136,144.87 This contract was awarded to P DeCristofaro Company, Inc. of Roslindale, Massachusetts in the amount of approximately Work on Contract A. of the Vine Brook Drain and Sewer $65,967 00 Work was begun on December 2, 1938 and substan- and on Contract 1. of the North Lexington Sewer was earned tially completed on July 31, 1939. on through the winter months with from forty to fifty men Contract 2., which was intended to include the remainder employed, including about twenty Lexington residents The of the work on the Project,was prepared and bids were received peak of employment occurred during the latter part of June but, inasmuch, as the lowest bid was materially in excess of when there was a maximum of about 174 workmen, fifty-one the amount of funds available all bids were rejected, and the of whom were Lexington residents. The peak of employment work included under Contract 2 was split up into Contracts for Lexington residents occurred during the early part of May 3, 4, and 5 when there were about eighty-eight laborers and mechanics em- played of whom fifty-nine were Lexington residents. Contract 3. included the force main from the pumping sta- tion to the end of the gravity sewer in Hamilton Road. This On the Vine Brook Drain and Sewer approximately contract was awarded to W. C. Ferguson of East Jaffrey, New $67,400 was spent for labor payrolls and of this amount about Hampshire in the amount of approximately $24,668.00. Work 26% or $17,900. was paid to Lexington residents and involved a began on April 6, 1939 and was completed on August 19, 1939. total of about 626 man weeks of work for Lexington men. Contract 4. for the Pumping Station Superstructure and On the North Lexington Sewer, Pumping Station and Force Substructure, grading of the grounds, and fence was awarded to Main the total amount paid for labor was approximately Albert P. Rounds of Stoneham, Massachusetts in the amount of $30,800., of which amount about $10,300.or about 32% was paid approximately $21,246.00. Work was begun on March 27, 1939 to Lexington residents, thus affording Lexington men about 400 and completed December 13, 1939. man weeks of work. Contract 5. for the pumping equipment, piping, and coin- Men, who have given service for aid rendered by the Wel- minutor was awarded to Ralph P. Hall, Inc. of Boston in the fare Department, have been used by the School Department amount of approximately $13,004.00. Work on this contract during vacations assisting the janitors, spreading loam at the was begun on September 16, 1939 and completed December 9, High School grounds, grading and excavating at the Hancock 1939. School, and cleaning up at the Parker School grounds, cleaning incurred costs on the PWA projects up to December snow from skating areas, cutting wood for use by needy per- The 1939 are as follows: sons and assisting at the Public Works and Town Office Build- 31, ings. PINE BROOK DRAIN AND SEWER—DOCKET 1370-F At the Town Office Building a partition was installed in the room formerly used by the Highway and Water and Sewer De- Construction $260,600.68 partments to provide space for the Town Accountant. On the Engineering 20,811.98 second floor the walls were painted, the ceilings whitened, and Interest, Land, etc. 16,680.69 the floors refinished with the exception of the Engineering De- Total $298,043.35 partment and the hall. The Barnes House has been painted REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 113 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON on the outside and the electric meters have been combined at the Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings to take advantage of the lower rates. REPORT OF W. P. A. Painting the exterior of the Public Works Building has been completed and minor repairs were made to the roof and December 31, 1939 gutters The heating boiler at the Public Works Building has To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, caused trouble but it has been temporarily reinforced to go Lexington, Mass. through the coming winter Extensive repairs or a new boiler Gentlemen: will be required during 1940. Two eighty-candle power street lights have been added to I herewith submit the W. P. A. report for the year ending December 31, 1939. the street lighting system during the year. Beginning July 5th the street lighting schedule was changed to shut off at twelve W. P. A. EMPLOYMENT midnight instead of one A. M. We started the year 1939 with 167 persons on our relief rolls. We reached a high point of 181 persons and about the The year 1939 was one with deficient rainfall, the deficiency middle of August our quota was reduced to 85 persons, a large amounting to about 8" at the end of the year nearly alI of which majority securing work on P. W. A. projects. We closed the occurred subsequent to July first This resulted in a material year with 128 persons on the rolls lowering of the ground water level with the result that there Following is a list of projects submitted to the Federal were a number of wells in the outlying districts which went dry. Government and their status On the other hand less trouble was experienced by house owners Project Proposals. Tree Trimming. Raymond and Muzzey with overflowing cesspools. When the deficiency in rainfall shall be made up and the ground water levels restored to normal it is Streets Drainage. Farmhurst Drainage. Street and Sidewalk Sur- to be expected that there will be greater trouble with cesspools vey. Winter Sports Area. Moth Eradication. School Luncheons. than had been experienced previous to the drought. Sewing Project. Liberty Heights Sewerage. South Branch Vine Brook. I refer you to the individual reports of the different divi- Project Proposals Accepted by the Federal Government but sions in this Department for details relative to the operation of Not in Operation at Present. North Hancock Street Drain. Wash- the W.F.A., Highway, Water and Sewer, Parks and Playgrounds, ington Street Drain. Sewing Project. Farmhurst Drain. and Engineering. Projects in Operation. Tree Trimming. Sewing Project. l acknowledge with thanks the cooperation of my associates Topographical Survey. Street and Sidewalk Survey. Winter and your advice and help in the many matters which required Sports Area. Moth and Insect Eradication. National Youth Ad- your consideration. ministration. Respectfully submitted, STATE WIDE PROJECTS JOHN W. RAYMOND, JR., We were fortunate in placing 44 men on Roadside Beauti- fication, Route 2, from April 17 to July 25, and we_placed 26 Supt. of Public Works men on the construction of a retaining wall and repairs to the sidewalk on Bedford Street between June 11 and September 8, 1939. NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION The N. Y. A. is supplementary to W. P. A. employment. During the year we gave employment to 7 young women between the ages of 18 and 25. REPORT OF W P A. 115 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMPLETED PROJECTS PROJECTS IN OPERATION Raymond and Muzzey Streets Drainage Work started Sep- Sewing Project The Sewing Project has been supplemented tember 12, 1939 and was completed November 29, 1939 896 several times and is still in operation with 13 persons on the feet of pipe were laid and 9 inlets and 2 manholes were con- payroll structed Topographical Survey. This project has been in operation for the past 12 months During the year 350 acres were plotted, Town Records. This project was a continuation of the proj- 790 acres were surveyed in the field and contours covering 1580 ect operated in 1938. The work consisted of copying the original Town Records and was opened February 6, 1939 and discontinued acees on a 100' scale to the inch were reduced to a 200' scale to November 24, 1939 the inch. Tree Trimming. This project consisted of trimming and Winter Sports Area—This project was opened on December 1, 1939, at the former Aldrich property. Up to date, the work cavity work on Town owned trees on our public streets and parks. has consisted of cleaning brush, cutting trees and pulling stumps The project opened in 1938 and was completed April 3, 1939. Street and Sidewalk Survey—This project opened June 22, Center Playground. The supplement on this project was 1939 The outside workers have completed 58 streets, a total of started June 22, 1939 and was completed November 16,1939,with 28 miles The inside workers have completed 45 maps on 26 the exception of ticket offices, 1/2 acre of seeding and the 8 foot streets, or a total of 61/Q miles cyclone fence Moth Eradication—A town-wide project for the suppression Shade Tree Census This project was completed June 20, of moths was reopened on January 3, 1939, and discontinued on 1939 70 maps were drawn on a 40'scale showing the location of June 21, 1939 This project was again reopened on November 17, Town owned trees. These maps were supplemented with a card 1939. 1,254,585 gypsy moth egg clusters were creosoted and system consisting of over 20,000 cards which contain the size, 64,491 tent caterpillar egg belts were destroyed on 1045 acres of specie, condition and cost of maintenance of each tree wood land. 548 acres were sprayed in the spring. Fire Hazard Reduction in Lexington.Due to the Hurricane in Tree Trimming—A new project was opened March 23, 1939 1938, we employed between 50 and 60 men in the opening of fire to repair the trees damaged by the hurricane of September 21, lanes, trimming fallen trees and burning brush On February 1938 Up to the present time, a total of 1615 trees have been 15, 1939, the project was closed, as the Federal Government de- repaired Glared that the fire hazard no longer existed W. P. A. EXPENDITURES FireDuring the year 1939,the Federal Government has expended Hazard Reduction in Acton. When the Lexington prof- the sum of $102,456 00 for wages, exclusive of materials, in the ect closed we placed 26 men in Acton, where they received two Town of Lexington. We have several Lexington people employed months' employment on Fire Hazard Reduction by other governmental agencies and the amount of their salaries Hardy's Pond Brook. The project consisted of the construe- is not included in the above total. The Town of Lexington ex- tion of an outlet channel from the Waltham Line northerly a dis- penditures, taken from the Labor and Materials Account, is tance of 3525 feet. This project was started in 1938 and was $19,703.72. completed April 4, 1939. In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation for the co- Project This project reopened June 26, 1939, and operation and courtesy extended to me by other Town Depart- Sidewalk men was discontinued,November 29, 1939. pThe project can be re- u, Respectfully submitted, opened at a future date The following streets were completed with a stone dust top. Lincoln, Revere, Pleasant and Middle CLAYTON F BEACH, Streets, Taft and Carville Avenues. Supervisor REPORT OF APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE 117 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON phonso B. West and Winthrop H Bowker whose terms expired after the Annual Town Meeting. A sub-committee was appointed to discuss with the School REPORT OF THE Committee their 1940 budget, and to better familiarize itself APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE with the requirements of this department. Respectfully submitted, December 31, 1939 ROBERT C.MERRIAM, Chairman GEORGE W. EMERY To the Honorable Board of Selectmen RAYMOND A. BOND GEORGE M HYNEs Lexington, Massachusetts JAMES E SPELLMAN Gentlemen GEO. C. SHELDON ROBERT J. FAWCETT The Appropriation Committee respectfully submits the fol- HENRY BRASH lowing report for the year 1939. RICHARD W. MAYNARD During the year the Committee held thirty-three meetings ex officio of which twenty were given over to consideration of the annual JAMES H RUSSELL, Secretary budget for 1939. Thirteen meetings were held for consideration of the articles presented at the Special Town Meetings July 27th Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington and November 13th, and for the discussion of other financial matters pertaining to the Town. The Committee prepared its annual report covering the articles contained in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, and this 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. Special reports were prepared covering the articles con- tained in the Warrants for the Special Town Meetings held July 27th and November 13th. These reports were mimeographed and distributed to all Town Meeting members present at Meet- ings. The original signed reports are on file with the Town Clerk. The Committee, acting upon a request from the Selectmen, made a study of the Town's Insurance. A special report signed by the Committee and covering the findings of this investigation was sent to the Selectmen. This report is on file in the Select- men's office. Messrs. Henry Brask, James E. Spellman and Raymond A. Bond were appointed to replace Messrs. Edward W. Sibley, Al- REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL TRUSTEES 119 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON After over forty years of service, Miss Emma 0 Nichols resigned as librarian of the East Lexington Branch The trus- tees wish to express their appreciation of her long and faithful REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE service Miss Eleanor R Trowbridge was engaged as librarian of the East Lexington Branch CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY We are glad to express our appreciation for the splendid co- operation throughout the year of all the members of the staff and the interest and help of many of the citizens of the town who December 31, 1939. have assisted in the numerous activities of the library Respectfully submitted, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Mass For the Board of Trustees, PAUL HARMON CHAPMAN, Gentlemen: Chapman During the year 1939 there was a considerable increase in circulation at the Main Building and at the East Lexington Branch. This greatly increased the work of the staff in view of the fact that there have been three resignations. We are particularly indebted to the librarians for the splendid way in which they have carried on in spite of their added duties. The trustees accepted with regret the resignation of Miss Marian P. Kirkland and presented her with a token of appreciation for her forty-seven years of service. Mr. Ralph Nason, who was for seven years with the Boston Public Library, was appointed librarian of the Cary Memorial Library on September 1, 1939. The records show the splendid way in which he has taken hold of his duties. During the short period since he became librarian, there has been an increase in circulation and the very important work of going through the shelves and removing old books that have not circulated for years is well under way. The staff, trustees, and the committees have all enjoyed working with him and we feel very fortunate to have been able to secure his services. We were all very sorry that shortly after her resignation, just in the midst of plans to enjoy her leisure, Miss Dorothy Wentworth passed to her reward She was connected with the library for over twenty years and endeared herself to all those who knew her. Miss Katherine Buck was promoted to her place and Miss Claire Ball was promoted to Miss Buck's position;Miss Ilah Melanson was given the position formerly held by Miss Ball. REPORT OF THE CARY MEMORIAL TREASURER 121 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TREASURER REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 1939 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY INCOME In account with Frederic L. Fischer, Treasurer. Balance on hand January 1, 1939 .... .. .. $3,559.19 GENERAL FUND Fines--Main Library 595.84 Investment Committee. Capital Account Income Total Interest on bonds665.50 Interest on savings accounts .. .. .. .. 64.86 3,000 Boston & Maine R R 5%, 1940 $150 00 1,000 Southern California Edison Co 1st Dividends ...... 35.00 & refunding mortgage 4%, 1960 4,920.39 called Sept. 1, 1939 40 00 EXPENDITURES 1,000 Consumers Power Co. 1st mortgage Books and binding1,411 19 31,i%, 1970 35.00 1,000 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 1st and Bond of Treasurer .. .. .. 5.00 refunding mortgage 3%%, 1960 37 50 Sundries 79.40 1,000 Southern California Edison Co. re- Balance on hand December 31, 1939 3,424.80 funding mortgage 33 %, 1960 37.50 1,000 Brooklyn Edison Co. Consol. mort- 4,920.39 gage 314%, 1966 .. 32.50 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH 1,000 Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. 1st INCOME mortgage 3%%, 1961 3750 Balance on hand January 1, 1939 287.28 1,000 Pennsylvania R. R. General 3%%, Fines .. .... 71.23 1970 37.50 Investment Committee• 1,000 American Tel.&Tel. Co.314%, 1961 32.50 Interest on savings accounts 109.43 1,000 Kansas Power&Light Co. 1st mort- gage 3%%, 1969 (purchased Sept. 467.94 15) 0.00 EXPENDITURES 675.28 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. 11.19 Books 118.11 PORTION OF MARIA CARY FUND: Balance on hand December 31,1939 349.83 354.31 Book 6940 Lexington Savings 467.94 Bank 8.91 FREDERIC L. FISCHER, BOOK PURCHASE FUND. Treasurer 1,000 Western New York Utilities Co. 5%, 1946 50.00 I have checked this report of the Treasurer of the Cary BEALS FUND: Memorial Library and find same correct with proper supporting 1,100 Laclede Gas Light Co. 51x5%, 1953 60.50 570.60 vouchers. The Treasurer's cash is kept on deposit in the com- mercial department of the Lexington Trust Company and the ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND: cash balance on December 31, 1939 has been reconciled with the 1,000 Lexington Co-operative Bank 5 paid- up shares .............. .. 35.00 bank statement. 1,000 Rock Island & Louisiana R.R. 435%, JAMES H. RUSSELL, 1934—in default . .. .. Town. Accountant 440 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. 7.70 42.70 REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 123 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LAURA M BRIGHAM FUND 1,000 Baltimore & Ohio R. R. 4%, 1941 40.00 1,000 Alabama Power Co 5% 1951 ........... 50.00 500 Boston Elevated Railway Co. 5%,1 25 00 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF 525 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Dept. 919 12419 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY GOODWIN MUSICAL FUND 1,025 Book 17037 Lexington Savings Bank 25.77 25 77 December 31, 1939 JANE PHINNEY FUND To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, 12419 Lexington Trust Co Savings Dept. 210 2.10 Lexington, Mass. EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH Gentlemen: WELLINGTON FUND. Following is the report of the Librarian of the Cary Memo- 1,077.18 Lexington Trust Co. Savings rial Library for the year 1939: Dept. 18.81 18 81 ACCESSIONS ROBBINS FUND. Number of volumes in Main Library January 1, 1939 37,223 100 Book 1476 Lexington Savings Bank 2 51 2 51 Net increase in number of volumes added .. 245 PAULINA BURBANK PIERCE FUND. Number of volumes in Main Library January 1, 1940 37,468 1,000 Lexington Savings Bank 25.00 25 00 Number of volumes in Branch Library January 1, 1939 3,752 NELSON W. JENNEY FUND: Net increase in number of volumes added 126 2,000 Book 21321 Lexington Savings Bank '63 11 *63 11 Number of volumes in Branch Library January 1, 1940 3,878 *Includes $12 50 income accrued in 1938. Total number of volumes in Main Library and Branch Jan- uary 1, 1940 .. 41,346 PAUL H CHAPMAN CIRCULATION FREDERIC L. FISCHER Number of volumes circulated from Main Library ........ .. 86,202 RANDALL B. HOUGHTON Number of volumes circulated from Branch Library 6,894 Investment Committee Total circulation from Main Library and Branch 93,096 REGISTRATION Number of borrowers registered at Main Library 5,936 Number of borrowers registered at Branch Library .. 951 Total number of borrowers at Main Library and Branch 6,887 MISCELLANEOUS Periodicals and newspapers received at Main Library 90 Periodicals and newspapers received at Branch Library 27 Books and periodicals rebound .. .. .. .. .. 581 Books repaired and books made ready for circulation 9,945 Postals sent for overdue books2,393 Postals sent for books reserved .. .... .... .... 2,154 Respectfully submitted, RALPH A NASON, Librarian MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION 125 126 TOWN OF LEXINGTON canning, handicraft, conservation and garden clubs Leaders for the year were Mrs George W Nary, assisted by Miss Pauline Koch and Mrs. David Kidd, Miss Marion Cronan, Miss Dorothy REPORT OF THE Figenbaum, junior assistant, Mrs. George Comely, I. A. Dodge, MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Earle Sukeforth, Earl Jones, Lewis Tropiano. These leaders were originally secured by Mr. Lamont and his excellent com- mittee, consisting of the following personnel• Mrs. Nancy Cole- man, Thomas Grmdle, John Garrity and Reverend Crawford Smith. The Twenty-fifth Birthday of 4-H Club Work was December 31, 1939 recognized at the annual achievement day program by appropri- ate remarks from Mr. Lamont and a beautifully decorated cake To the Honorable Board of Selectmen with twenty-five lighted candles. Fourteen girls from Mrs.Nary's Lexington, Massachusetts clothing club gave a style show, modelling gowns, dresses and house-coats made in the club. School lunches exhibited by the Gentlemen food club proved that these girls knew how to plan an adequate The following is a report of the work of the Middlesex and to pack an attractive, well-balanced, nourishing noon-day meal, for the growing boy or girl, Miss Cronan,home economics County Extension Service in the Town of Lexington during the teacher and local leader, was responsible for this display. One year 1939: of the most outstanding exhibits in the county last spring was In agriculture the principal interest this year has been that of the Conservation Club in Lexington,of Which Earle Suke- among the poultrymen, dairymen and market gardeners. Dairy forth is the leader. Branches of pine and hemlock, twenty farmers have been assisted in planning their crop programs, bird houses, stuffed birds and gay large posters made this farm accounts, outlook information and in milk marketing. The booth fully merit much favorable comment. Mrs. Nancy Cole- Guernsey herd owned by Mr. John Sellars has continued in the man, chairman of the junior exhibit committee, arranged the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. About twenty poultry- club members' products of canning, vegetables and flowers most men were visited concerning their poultry farm practices such as artistically. Pauline Koch was in charge of the conservation disease control, brooding, ranges, poultry farm records, feeding booth at Camp Vail, Eastern States Exposition. Her splendid and marketing. Circular material and meeting notices were collection of insects, containing over two hundred and fifty speci- sent to all the larger poultrymen in Lexington. Poultry has mens, was part of the state exhibit. become a profitable sideline for many residents of Lexington who Respectfully submitted, have other occupations. Spray service information has been A. F. MACDOUGALL given to the fruit growers and market gardeners within the town. Director During the past year, most of the women's Extension work was carried on in East Lexington. They took the consumer buy- ing project and the reupholstery of furniture Then, too, some of the leadership school meetings were held in Lexington These leadership schools were held in conjunction with the Parent- Teacher Association of Massachusetts. 4-H Club Work in this town was carried on under the chair- manship of Mr John Lamont. Thirty-six girls and fifty-seven boys were enrolled in the various clubs, namely CIothing, food, REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH COMMITTEE 127 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON appropriation for this work, but allotted $4977 from its general appropriation for W. P. A projects, of which amount by careful planning, only $1200 has been spent The Federal Government allotted $19,644 for labor. REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH COMMITTEE Tent Caterpillar Campaign—The work of the Moth Depart- ment has been assisted by the efforts of the school children in collecting tent caterpillars. The cost has been insignificant and December 31, 1939 the value of this activity great. In 1939, 39,635 tent caterpillars To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, were collected and $49 63 was awarded to the school children. Lexington, Massachusetts This work is of great educational value to future generations in preserving our shade trees. Gentlemen: Observations In 1939 your Board reappointed Dr. Charles Briggs, Clar- ence E. Sprague, and Albert E. Tenney, to continue the study of 1. As a result of all the activities of this department, data the operation of the Moth and Shade Tree Divisions. has been accumulated on the location and condition of all the trees in Town, so that today the Department has a complete sur- As formerly, this Committee has been in touch with the vey of its trees and the work already accomplished, and the work executed by this Department, and are pleased to advise work which must be done in the future. Consequently, with this you as follows: survey the Department has good control over its problems and can despatch its work efficiently. Moth and Shade Tree Divisions—Work Done in 1989 2. This Committee has had two years to observe the work This work consists of spraying, creosoting gypsy moth egg of the Moth and Shade Tree Divisions. Last year we visited an clusters, destroying tent caterpillar nests, preventing the spread- area adjacent to the Cambridge Reservoir which was badly in- ing of defoliation, continuing the development of the barrier fested with moths. Work was started last season to clean up zone, and repairing the damage done by the hurricane of 1938. this area. We visited the area this summer and were more than pleased with the results, there being practically no nests visible. The work has been carried on jointly with the State and i Federal authorities,both agencies praising the work and co-opera- certainly does is needed to prove the value of this department, this it. tion of this department. Of Federal Funds there was available for the months of No- 3. The Federal Government in 1938 allocated to the Town vember and December 1938, and the year of 1939, a sum of of Lexington for the months of November, December 1938, and twelve months of 1939—$25,000 of which $19,644 is still avail- $25,000. This sum is allotted exclusively for W. P.A. labor. The ex- Town allotted from its Labor and Materials account the neves- able for 1940 and succeeding years. When this $19,644 is sary funds for equipment rental, tools, creosote, arsenate of lead, hausted, the Town may have to face additional appropriations if etc. it wishes to preserve its shade trees in the present fine condition; but this will not be for four or five years, unless the Federal Barrier Zone—During 1939 the whole zone has been creo- Government cancels the balance of its allotment, which hardly soted and sprayed, thus insuring a continued protection to shade seems possible. trees along the highways and on private property. 4. In March 1939 the Town appropriated for this Depart- Hurricane Damage—Much work has been done on the trees ment $7,181.95 (this is exclusive of funds it allocated to General damaged by the hurricane of 1938. The Town made no direct Welfare). By careful planning and efficient supervision, Mr. REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH COMMITTEE 129 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Garrity, the Superintendent, will return to the General Surplus and Deficiency Fund $697.92. To his interest in, and self devo- tion to this work,the Town is greatly indebted. The insignificant compensation which he receives, viz. $300 per annum for the REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Moth and Shade Tree Department, is in the judgment of your Committee entirely inadequate. December 31, 1939 Conclusion Your Committee concurs in the request of this Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen for an appropriation of$6,941.40,and recommend that the salary Lexington, Massachusetts of the Superintendent of this department be made $800 for the current year. Gentlemen: Moth Division 1939 $4,733.25 Moth Division 1940 $4,811.40 Shade Tree Div. 1939 2,448.70 Shade Tree Div. 1940 2,130.00 Planning for physical developments such as streets, play- grounds, subdivisions, water, sewer and drainage systems, in- $7,181.95 $6,941.40 wolves a study of income and expense,present and future.A town, Respectfully submitted, like any corporation, must cut its garment to fit the cloth, and must plan financial balance and growth to keep pace with physi- CHARr.ES P. BRIGGS cal development. The Board studied early in the year the Town's CLA.RENCE E. SPRAGUE income from its taxation of homes. ALBERT B. TENNEY There are about 2500 residences. The Town spends not less than $1,000,000. for services for the occupants of these houses, or about $400.00 per family. There are 135 families that pay in to the Town in taxes and assessments $400 or more each. There are over 2400 families which pay less. Most of the fam- ilies that have come into Town and built in recent years pay less than half this$400. To all these the Town is extending a cordial welcome, and should continue to do so as long as it can meet the bill. It can collect$200. in taxes,but must spend $400. to supply services for each such family. It must find the $200. some- where else as long as it can. The Board is studying this pro- blem with the hope that it may help the citizens to work toward a solution of the main problem of making income and outgo balance in years to come. One way to increase income would be to invite one $1000. tax payer into Town for every three $200. tax payers. That would just balance things up at $400. apiece. There is another way, namely to decrease the added cost of services to the newcomers. This can be done if streets, sewers, water and lights already installed and constructed can be used for new homes, instead of building more and more new services. The Board is making a list of properties now available for purchase and development, and located on streets where REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 131 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON no construction is needed to make services available to new houses. To encourage homes in these locations will have a decidedly favorable effect on the tax rate. There is no other single plan that will do more to balance our budget comfortably. REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL The Board proposed to the Town Meeting a change in zoning regulations to permit the construction of limited apartments in special zones for that purpose. This was voted by the Town, and subject to approval of the Attorney General such zones may now be established upon petition, hearing, and favorable vote December 31, 1939 of the Town in each case. The removal of loam has been a disturbing problem for some Board of Selectmen time. While the present Board has shared only indirectly in Lexington, Massachusetts the recent efforts of the Town to enforce its regulations, it here- by records its great satisfaction that the Town's position has Gentlemen: been upheld by the higher court. In accordance with section 6 of Article XI of the Town By- The parking conditions in the Center business district have laws, I herewith make my report in writing as Town Counsel, been the subject of renewed study and planning by the Board, of which employed expert assistance in this field during the sum- (a) "all actions by or against the town which were pend- mer. In the late fall the Chamber of Commerce became inter- mg at the beginning of the fiscal year"; ested and appointed a Committee with which the Board is in touch. (b) "all actions brought by or against the town during The Board has advised the Metropolitan Planning Engineers such year"; that the Town does not wish the Lowell Turnpike connection to the Paul Revere Highway to pass through the junction of Massa- (c) "all actions settled or disposed of during such year." chusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street, but prefers a location further to the South near Oak Street, with a traffic circle, or (a) The following actions were pending on January 1, at the Arlington line with grade separation. The Engineers have 1939, and proceeded as stated agreed to consult the Town before making any decision on this (1) Charles W. Ryder v Town of Lexington; Superior, or on the Route 128 location. Middlesex; tort for flowage of land, ad damnum $50,000; plead- The Board made a study of speed control and its effect on ings completed; referred to an auditor; hearings held before automobile accidents, especially as evidenced in Rhode Island the auditor; auditor's report filed, trial; finding for the plaintiff It submitted this report to the Selectmen. of $285.75; bill of exceptions filed, exceptions argued before the The Board has held sixteen formal meetings, including joint Full Bench of Supreme Court; settled. meetings with the Selectmen, and one public hearing Respectfully submitted, (2) Charles W. Ryder,et al,Trustees of Lexington Estates Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for WILLIAM ROGER GREELEY flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed; re- E. B. WORTHEN, JR. ferred to an auditor; hearings held before the auditor; auditor's LESTER F. ELLIS report filed; trial; finding for the defendant; judgment for the CLEM H. FERGUSON defendant; petition for vacation of judgment allowed; finding EDWARD W. KIMBALL entered for the plaintiff of $12,080.24; bill of exceptions filed; DONALD E. NICKERSON exceptions argued before the Full Bench of Supreme Court; Planning Board settled. REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 133 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (3) Town of Lexington v Charles W. Ryder; Land Court, (12) William H Hannam v Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; foreclosure of tax title; pleadings completed; agree- Middlesex; tort for damage from blasting; ad damnum $500, ment for redemption; partial payments received; because of de- demurrer overruled; pleadings completed;no proceedings during fault in payments notices were sent out by the Land Court to the year. parties interested; answers praying right to redeem filed; trial, decision for plaintiff with right to redeem; payments made in (13) Town of Lexington v. Walter J. Brown; Superior, redemption, settled. Middlesex, ad damnum $1,500; action of contract to recover welfare payments; pleadings completed, settled for $1,000. (4) Thirteen tax title foreclosures against Charles W (b) The following cases have been entered during the year Ryder, et als; Land Court,trial of nine cases, decision for plain- 1939 tiff; appeal to Supreme Judicial Court; argued; decision for the plaintiff; redemption orders entered; settled (1) Margaret DiLuzi v. Town of Lexington; Superior, (5) Charles W Ryder,et al, Trustees of Lexington Estates Middlesex, tort for personal injuries; pleadings completed. Trust v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; tort for (2) Jerry Cataldo v Town of Lexington, et al; Superior, flowage of land; ad damnum $50,000; pleadings completed, Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin flooding by Mill Brook, hear- settled. Ings before a master;master's report filed,argument on master's (6) Charles W. Ryder v. Town of Lexington; Superior, report. Middlesex; tort for flowage of land; ad damnum $10,000, plead- (3) City of Boston v Town of Lexington; Superior, Suf- ings completed, settled. folk; ad damnum $600; action of contract to recover welfare (7) William S. Scamman, Collector v. Ryder; four cases, payments; pleadings completed. Superior, Middlesex; actions of contract to collect arrears of (4) Town of Lexington v. Friend Bros.; District Court of taxes; pleadings completed; interrogatories to the plaintiff an- Central Middlesex; ad damnum $750;action of tort for property swered; settled. damage to plaintiff's truck by collision with defendant's truck; (8) Frederick R. Stevens v. George C. Barry; District pleadings completed; settled for $350. Court of Central Middlesex; ad damnum $200; action of tort (5) Friend Bros. v. Town of Lexington; District Court of for property damage to plaintiff's automobile by police car; Central Middlesex; ad damnum$750; action of tort for property pleadings completed; no proceedings during the year. damage to plaintiff's truck by collision with defendant's truck; (9) Town of Lexington v. Paul J. Kelley; District Court pleadings completed; settled with above case. of Central Middlesex; ad damnum $200; action of contract to (6) Town of Lexington v. Joseph A. Wills; Superior, recover health payments; judgment for plaintiff; supplemen- Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of Lexington Zoning tary process entered; defendant making payments on account; By-law; dismissed when defendant conformed to the By-law. settled. (10) Mabelle S. Appleton v. Town of Lexington; Superior, (7) Town of Lexington v. John M. Whouley; Superior, Essex; tort for personal injuries; ad damnum $5,000; pleadings Middlesex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of Lexington Zoning completed; interrogatories filed and answered. By-law; dismissed when defendant conformed to the By-law. (11) Thomas G. Marelli v. Town of Lexington; District (8) Town of Lexington v. Menotomy Trust Company; Court of Central Middlesex; tort for personal injuries; ad dam- Superior, Middlesex; two bills in equity to enjoin violation of num $5,000;trial; finding for the plaintiff of$350; appeal to the Lexington Zoning By-law by removal of loam; pleadings com- Appellate Division argued; decision reversed by Appellate Divi- pleted;finding for the defendant; appeal to the Supreme Judicial sion; judgment for the defendant. Court; decision reversed in favor of the plaintiff. REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 135 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (9) Town of Lexington v. Sally White; Superior, Middle- Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages result- sex;bill in equity to enforce Zoning By-law;pleadings completed. ing from taking for North Lexington Sewer. (10) City of Somerville v. Town of Lexington; District (22) William B. Porter, et als v. Town of Lexington; Court of Somerville; ad damnum $2,000; action of contract to Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages result- recover welfare payments; pleadings completed; settled. ing from taking for North Lexington Sewer. (11)) Oscar B. Kenrick v. Town of Lexington; Superior, (23) William J. Leary v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from taking for Vine Brook development: taking for North Lexington Sewer. (24) William J. Leary v. Town of Lexington; Superior, (12) John Morrow, Jr. v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Middlesex; action of tort for flooding by Vine Brook in July, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from 1938. taking for Vine Brook development. (25) Helen F. Matthews v. Wallace C. Weisinger; District (13) Colonial Garage, Inc. v. Town of Lexington; Supe- Court of Central Middlesex, ad damnum $500; tort for property nor, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting damage to automobile; removed to Superior Court; pleadings from taking for Vine Brook development. completed. (14) Colonial Garage, Inc. v. Town of Lexington; Supe- (26) Marjorie E. Matthews v. Wallace C. Weisinger; Dis- nor, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting tact Court of Central Middlesex; ad damnum $15,000; tort for from taking for Vine Brook development. personal injuries; removed to Superior Court; pleadings Com- (15) Albert H. Burnham v. Town of Lexington; Superior, pleted; interrogatories and answers filed by both parties. Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from (27) Milton A.Matthews v.Wallace C.Weisinger;District taking for Vine Brook development. Court of Central Middlesex;ad damnum$2500;tort for personal • injuries; removed to Superior Court;pleadings completed; plain- (16) Esther R. Barnes v. Town of Lexington; Superior, tiff's interrogatories filed and answered. Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from taking for Vine Brook development. (28) George A. Yeo, Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Estate of Henry H. Harvey v. Town of Lexington; Third District Court (17) Heirs of William L. Barnes v. Town of Lexington; of Eastern Middlesex; ad damnum $1,000; action of contract Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages result- to recover salary of suspended police officer. ing from taking for Vine Brook development. (c) The actions settled or disposed of during the year (18) Paul Bowser v. Town of Lexington; Superior, Mid- as above set forth are the above numbers (a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, dlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from taking 6, 7, 9, 11, 13. (b) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10. for Vine Brook development. The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts re- ceived by him as compensation and for disbursements in each (19) Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation v. Town of of such actions during such year and for all other services not Lexington, Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of dam- covered by his regular salary. In some of these cases costs ages resulting from taking for North Lexington Sewer were collected and paid to the Town Treasurer. (20) Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation v. Town of Lex- (1) Cheney v. Lexington $250.00 ington; Superior, Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages resulting from taking for North Lexington Sewer. (2) Lexington v. Wills 28 50 Disbursements 8 00 (21) William B. Porter, et als v. Town of Lexington; REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL 137 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (3) Ryder v Lexington, Lexington v. Ryder, various cases 2,905.25 (4) Marulli v. Lexington 118.75 (5) Lexington v. Friend Bros. 47.50 REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER Disbursements 4.75 (6) Lexington v. Kelley 20.00 December 8.50 31, 1939. (7) Lexington v. Brown 40.00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Disbursements 5,75 Lexington., Massachusetts (8) Lexington v. Whouley 35.00 Disbursements 5.00 Gentlemen: (9) Lexington v. Menotomy Trust Co. 275.00 I herewith submit the following report relative to the activi- Disbursements 21.60 ties of the Engineering Division during the year 1939. (10) Cataldo v. Lexington, payment Highway Divisionon account 300.00 Accepted street plans were made for Charles Street and Respectfully submitted, Eliot Road to perfect existing records. S. R. WRIGHTINGTON, Lines and grades were established for the reconstruction of Town Counsel Westview Street near the railroad. Estimates were made for the construction of Bowker Street, Butler Avenue, Wachusett Drive and part of Wachusett Circle, together with betterment assessment schedules for each. Sewer Division Engineering for construction and plotting final plans was supplied. Estimates for construction and betterment assessment sched- ules were made up for Pleasant Street for a distance of 1700 feet from Massachusetts Avenue and for Woburn Street from Vine Street to Webb Street. A survey was made of all house connections discharging sewage to the main outlet as far southeast as Woburn Street for data especially concerning those buildings which have had flooded basements. Detailed surveys were made in Lexington Manor, Liberty Heights and from Merriam Street at Hayes Avenue to Adams REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER 139 140 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Street through Coolidge Avenue and in Hancock Street to Ham- Assessors ilton Road. The last two mentioned have been written up as Five hundred and two property transfers were checked with W. P. A projects. our block plan system. Vine Brook Drainage Preliminary work has been completed in the Fallen Hill and Liberty Heights areas for one additional block plan each. In connection with this P. W. A. project, plans were made showing takings and flowage areas at Butterfield's Pond and ad- General Work jacent thereto In addition to the regular work required by other Grades were established for curbing, pavement, inlets and departments which is not specifically mentioned herein, the serv- manholes at the various street crossings. ices of the Engineering Division were also required in connec- Photographs were taken during construction and elevations tion with: of public buildings were frequently checked while construction Approval of plans for land court and for installation of pub- operations were nearby. he utilities; W. P. A. Projects Numerous photographs of accident locations for court cases and P. W. A. construction operations; We have assisted in writing projects concerning engineering, General map work with surveys and plans for all depart- drainage epartdrainage and sanitary sewers. It is noteworthy that more than one-third of our appropria- ments; tion for personal expenses only has been spent on W. P. A. Inspection of claims concerning property damage. projects In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assist- Topographical Surveys ance given to the division by town officials and members of other Seven hundred and ninety acres were surveyed, thus com- divisions of the Department of Public Works. pleting the field work to obtain contours at intervals of five feet Respectfully submitted, over the entire town. JOHN T. COSGROVE, Three hundred and fifty acres were plotted with approxi- Town Engineer mately 800 acres still unfinished. Fifteen hundred and eighty acres were pantographed from the scale of 100 to 200 feet to the inch upon Lambert Grid Maps. Bench marks were established along Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue for a distance of approximately eight miles. Massachusetts Avenue stone bounds from the Arlington line to Pleasant Street were tied in to the Coast and Geodetic network Cemeteries Staked out 68 single graves in Westview Cemetery. Made plan showing additional lots in Munroe Cemetery. REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC 141 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON During the past year 83% of the children in Grades I-VI inclusive received certificates from their respective dentists stat- ing that all work necessary at that time had been done. REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC Respectfully submitted, MRS. FREDERICK B. JAMES, MRS. FRANK E. HUDSON, December 31, 1939 MR THOMAS S GRINDLE, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lextngton, Mass. Dental Cltnzc Committee Gentlemen: The Dental Clinic Committee submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1939. C m m m Ea' m m E F E g n 0 . 4 w' G-0 Fro `' o Am G5 p• �. 0iL F WirZQ, -.0 [11 aE: aFw H U Adams School 166 241 45 3 53 0 132 Franklin School 38 49 5 1 22 0 23 Hancock School 70 103 19 0 18 0 54 Munroe School 87 98 21 4 36 0 72 Parker School 84 113 17 0 47 0 73 Jr High School 69 180 0 13 14 2 37 Sr. High School 39 103 0 9 4 11 13 Totals 553 887 107 30 194 13 404 Number of patients finished 415 Number of new patients120 Number of fillings 994 Number of extractions .. . 224 Number of cleanings . 404 Number of operations 1,635 Total amount of money collected . $174 10 The usual examination in Grades I-VI was made by the Dental Hygienist at the beginning of the school year with the following results• Number examined 1,155 Number needing work other than cleaning 613 Number needing cleaning only 145 REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR 143 144 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE December 31, 1939. December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, laexxngton, Massachusetts Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1939. I have the honor of submitting the following report for the Number of premises visited where cattle were kept 59 year ending December 31, 1939. Number of cattle examined 530 Number of Arrests ... 353 Number of hogs reported .. 1493 Offenses for which arrests Number of sheep and goats . . .. ... . 7 were made:— Number of tubercular cattle condemned by State Tests . ..... 22 Assault 2 Number of premises visited after disinfection .. . . .. ..... 2 Assault on a Police Officer 1 Number of cows quarantined for Barn Itch 40 Assault and Battery .... 10 Number of dogs and cats quarantined for biting or Assault to Rape 2 scratching .. .... 55 Allowing Trailer to Interfere with Opr. of Truck 1 Number of calls made after quarantine on dogs and cats 65 Attaching Reg. Plates assigned to another Auto . ... 1 Total number of calls on dogs and cats 120 Automobile Larceny 1 Total number of calls on all animals during the year 181 Automobile 'V1olation .. 2 Being present where Gaming Implements were found 6 There were no cases of rabies in the town during the year Begetting 2 and consequently no quarantine for contact. Breaking and Entering in the Night-Time 4 Breaking and Entering in the Day-Time 1 The rabies clinic was well attended and almost fifty percent Collecting Junk without a License 2 of the licensed dogs were vaccinated. Committing an Affray . • 1 Cruelty to Animals .... .... . 2 I wish to thank the Board of Health and the Police Depart- Default 4 meat for their hearty support at all times. Delinquent 4 Drunkenness 05 Respectfully submitted, Failing to Slow at an Intersection . 6 Failing to Keep to the Right .......... 5 CHESTER L.BLAKELY,M D.V, Faulty Brakes 2 Going away after causing damage to Property 6 Inspector of Animals Having Gaming Implements in Possession .. ... 2 Hunting on Posted Land .. .. .. 1 Idle and Disorderly 9 Improper Lights 1 Indecent Exposure 1 Larceny 15 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE 145 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Larceny from a Building . ... • 2 MISCELLANEOUS Larceny byCheck Manslaughter 3 2 Automobile accidents recorded . ............ 218 Malicious Injury to Property 7 Automobiles reported stolen .... 11 Malicious Mischief 1 Automobiles recovered 18 Mutual Assault 3 Bicycles reported stolen .............. 11 Mental Cases 3 Bicycles recovered 13 Non-Payment of Wages 1 Buildings found open and locked up 126 Non-Support 7 Committed to the Psychopathic Hospital 3 Non-Payment of Fine 1 Committed to the State Hospital at Westboro 2 Operating under the Influence of Liquor 19 Committed to the State Hospital at Worcester 1 Operating without a License 16 Committed to the State Farm at Bridgewater I Operating to Endanger 13 Fire Alarms responded to 80 Operating an Unregistered Automobile 8 Houses (UNOCCUPIED) special attention to .. .. 131 Operating an Uninsured Automobile g Names of Auto Law Violators submitted to the Operating without Lights ... .... ............ I. Registrar for disposition 340 Operating without Certificate of Registration 2 Messages delivered .. .. 122 Transients accommodated 106 Receiving Stolen Goods Total Mileage recorded on Car 31 .. . . . 45,094 Refusing to Stop for a Police Officer 1 1 Total Mileage recorded on Car 32 84,216 Selling Cigarettes to a Minor 1 Total Mileage recorded on HD Motorcycle .. 17,764 Speeding 28 Total number of Street Lights reported out ... . 198 Suspicious Persons .. 22 g Trespassing .. .. .. 5 Throwing Glass in the Street 3 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS OF 1939 LISTED BY MONTHS Use of Automobile without Authority 3 Violation of Probation 1 January ......... 22 Vagrancy .. . 1 February 12 -- March . .................. .. • . ......... .......... 14 Total 353 April 12 May 13 DISPOSITION OF CASES June 18 July 20 Committed to State Farm 1 August .. .. .. .. ... 22 Committed to the House of Correction .......... 22 September . . .. . 25 Committed to the Psychopathic Hospital l October22 Committed to the Middlesex School—No. Chelmsford 1 November 20 Continued 10 December 18 Dismissed 10 .,.— Fined 155 Total 218 Filed 55 We wish to thank all who have co-operated with us in the Found Not Guilty ... . . ..., 25 � Probation . . ., 14 performance of our duties. Pending . , .. 5 Released 23 Respectfully submitted, Released to Officials of Veterans Hospital at Bedford 2 Released to other Police Departments 9 JAMES J. SULLIVAN, Released to Officers of the Wrentham State School 1 Suspended .. 16 Chief of Potxce Total .. 353 Aggregate amount of Fines imposed .. .... . . .$2,456 00 Aggregate terms of Imprisonment 6 yrs 3 mos 24 days REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN 147 148 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTS 1939 December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexxngrton, Mass BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Gentlemen: At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted• That the sum of $500 00 received by the Town under the will of the late During the year 1939 there were 308 alarms for grass and Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual brush fires. An analysis of probable causes is tabulated as fol- trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust Fund." lows• Principal . .. . . . . .. $500.00 Careless Smoking •-•- 188 Deposit—Cambridge Savings Bank .. $500.00 Incinerators ••• Malicious Mischief -• •-• 239 Income Needless 4 Balance 1-1-39331.41 Trees 3 Income Receipts 20,80 Unknown .. ... • 32 Woodpiles B Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank $352.21 Total 308 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND May I call the attention of the citizens to the hazardous con- Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825 Under her dations still left in the woods. While progress has been made in will a legacy of $2,000 00 was given the Town, the income to be cleaning up these hazards, I urge all to use the utmost caution used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years with the use of fires. of age, American born. Respectfully submitted, Principal .. ......--_.... $2,000.00 EDWARD W. TAYLOR, Deposit-Lexington Savings Bank . .. $2,000.00 Forest Warden Income Balance 1-1-39 $101.01 Income Receipts 52.80 Balance 12-31-39--Lexington Savings Bank . $153.81 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $1,000.00 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 149 150 TOWN OF J,EXINGTON School, who by example and influence have shown highest quali- come of$2,000.00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Ceme- ties of leadership, conduct, and goodwill of the student body. tery,and the income of$2,000.00 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the Principal $1,000.00 graduation classes. $1,000 Baltimore&Ohio R.R.5's-1995 $1,000.00 Income Principal $4,664.40 Balance—Cash on hand 1-1-89 . .. . . $25.00 $4,000.Town of Lexington 1li's-1942 $3,998.49 Income Receipts 13.33 Deposit—Lexington Trust Company 27.65 Deposit--North Avenue Savings Bank. 688.26 $38.33 Less disbursements for cash prizes 25.00 $4,664.40 Y Balance 12-31-39---Cash on hand $8.33 Income—Cemetery Balance 1-1-39 .. ... $79.94 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Income Receipts . .. 31.89 Principal as of 1-1-89 $31,285.00 $111.88 Received from Town of Lexington 1,400.00 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington .... 50.09 Principal as of 12-31-39 $32,685.00 Balance 12-81-89---Lexington Savings Bank $61.83 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .............. $23,686.00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 9,000 00 Income — Schools Balance 1-1-39 $96.56 $82,685.00 Income Receipts 45.67 Income Balance 1-1-39 .. $1,877.11 $142.23 Income Receipts ... 783.84 Less disbursements for medals-1939 58 19 $2,660 96 Balance 12-31-39--Lexington Savings Bank $84.04 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington .. 500.00 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank 42,160 95 Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington October 20, 1820. A COLONIAL CEMETERY FUNDS clause in his will gave to Lexington $500 00, the income to be Principal $1,100.00 expended for delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Dpaosit—I exmgton Savings Bank $1,100.00 Almshouse By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor where- Income ever located. Balance 1-1-39 $717.41 Principal $500.00 Income Receipts 45.04 p — Deposit--Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 $762.45 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 50.00 Income Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank $712.45 Balance 1-1-39 $60.47 Income Receipts . 13 98 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY $74.45 Charles E French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lex Less disbursements $ .94 ington. Under his will $4,000 00 was left to the Town, the in- Balance 12-31-89—Lexington Savings Bank.. $65.51 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 151 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HARRIET R. GILMOR LEGACY Income Income Receipts $12.58 Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 5, 1806. Less:Payments to Town of Lexington 12.58 Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was left to the Town, the Balance 12-31-39 None income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal $500.00 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500,00 Income Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E. Taylor's Will. Balance 1-1-39 $109.89 Whereas my father,George W.Taylor,late of Lexington,de- Income Receipts 15.33 ceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington, a Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank $125.22 flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such pro- vision has not already been made, I then give, devise and be- HA7i'ES FOUNTAIN FUND queath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Foun- be known as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund," the income to tain of $862.72, by a vote of the Town a permanent fund was be used for the care, preservation, and replacement of said flag created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain pole, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income and the grounds around it. from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Principal $862.72 Principal $2,000.00 Deposit —Lexington Savings Bank.. ... . $862.72 Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank .-_ $2,000.00 Income Income Balance 1-1-39 $99.77 Balance 1-1-39 $282.68 Income Receipts 24.13 Income Receipts56.12 Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank $123.90 - $538.80 Less disbursements for flags and flag HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND pole repairs 134 90 A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes Balance 12-31-39—Lexington Savings Bank $203.90 of the High School for the purpose of rendering financial assist- ance for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND recommended by the School Committee. Clause No. 31—Miss Amy E. Taylor's Will. Principal as of 1-1-39 $254.57 Income on Principal Deposit Account 2.42 If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I Principal as of 12-31-39 $256.99 give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $106.99 Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be Student Loans (3) 150.00 known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund," in trust, never- theless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, $256.99 purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $2,000.00 Principal _ $500.00 Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank . $2,000.00 Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 163 154 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income pended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the grading Balance 1-1-39 $454.37 and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and Income Receipts .... . 61.74 streets; in the planting of trees along public streets; and in Balance 12-31-39--Lexington Savings Bank $516.11 beautifying streets, ways and places in Lexington. Principal $5,000.00 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND $1,000. U. S.Treasury 2%'s —1965 $1,000.00 DBy deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower,dated September 10 Paid-up up Lexington Const Company 2,000.00 ahs. Lexington Cooperative Bank 2,000.00 17, 1928, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000.00 was placed in trust, the income thereof $5.000.00 to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance, Income and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Income Receipts $120 75 Park. Balance 12-31-39--Lexington Trust Company $120 75 Principal _-.. .. $10,000.00 Deposit--Lexington Savings Bank .. . .. $4,000 00 GEORGE 0 SMITH LEGACY Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings .... 2,000 00 George O. Smith, born in Lexington January 2, 1832. Un- $4,000. Boston Elevated 5's — 1942 4,000.00 der his will a legacy of $2,500.00 was given to Lexington, the $10,000.00 income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Income Principal ..... .. .. . .. .... $2,452.50 Income Receipts .. $340.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $573.65 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 340.00 $2,000 U S Treasury 27/s's -- 1955/60 . 1,878.85 Balance 12-81-39 .. .. None $2,452.50 Income WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Balance 1-1-39 $75.38 Income Receipts .. 72.64 Principal as of 1-1-39 .. $18,713.84 Received from Town of Lexington 1,527.83 $148.02 Less payments to Lexington Field & Garden Principal as of 12-31-39 $20,241.67 Club $148.02 Deposit-- Lexington Trust Company $4,893.50 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 12,661.00 Balance 12-31-39 None Deposit—Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank 2,687.17 $20,24167 EMMA I. FISKE FUND Income At a town meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted to Balance 1-1-39 ... $1,313.11 accept a gift of $500. under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the Income Receipts —38928 same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of the Primary $1,702.37 Department of the Adams School. Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 600.00 Principal $500.00 Balance 12-31-39— Lexington Savings Bank $1,202.37 Deposit---Lexington Savings Bank $500 00 JOHN F. TURNER, FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND HOWARD S. O. NICHULS, $5,000.00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in CLARENCE S. WALKER, 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income to be ex- Trustees of Pithhc Trusts REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 155 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF AUDIT I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and find same to be correct. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE In the cases of the George 0. Smith Legacy and the Charles $RIDGE CHARITABLE FUND E. French Legacy, the securities held in these funds are carried 1939 on the Town books at par value instead of cost in order to con- form with the requirement of the State Division of Accounts in making annual reports. The Trustees are holding for safekeeping a certificate for Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington,made a gift to two shares of capital stock of the East Middlesex Street Railway the Town in 1880 of $2,000. with the proviso that two-thirds Company for the Robert P. Clapp School Fund. The certificate standsof the income should be added to the principal each year until in the name of the School Committee, and therefore the Trustees have made no report with reference to the fund. Dur- the fund should amount to $4,000. when the entire income should ing the year 1939 income of $20.00 was received by the School be available for assisting the indigent poor of the town. Committee and was expended for School Prizes. Principal $4,040.90 JAMES H. RUSSELL $1,000, U. S. Treasury 2743's-- 1960 $939.43 1,000.U. S. Treasury 3%'s-- 1946 939.42 Town Accountant 2,500.U.S.Savings Bonds -._... 1,875.00 Deposit— Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 $4,040.90 Income Balance 1-1-39 $503.45 Income Receipts--Bridge Charitable Fund 79.78 Income Receipts— Gerry Fund .... 61.22 $644.45 Less charitable disbursements 32.70 Balance 12-31-39---Lexington Savings Bank $611.75 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Elizabeth Bridge Whitcomb, born in Lexington, January 13, 1814. At her death, leaving no will and no direct descen- dants, by an act of the Legislature in 1885 her property was given to the Town, and by a vote of the Town became a part of the Bridge Charitable Fund Principal $2,067 54 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $680.26 Deposit — Lexington Trust Company 500.00 $1,000 U S Treasury 3'/a's---1944 .. 793.34 100 U S Treasury 234s's-- 1960 93.94 $2,067.54 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 157 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income Income Receipts Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund • $61.22 61.22 Balance 12-31-39 None REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS JOHN F. TURNER, HOWARD S. 0. NICHOLS, CLARENCE S. WALKER, Trustees of Public Trusts December 31, 1939. REPORT OF AUDIT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, I have audited the accounts of the Trustees of the Bridge Lexington, Mass. Charitable Fund and find same to be correct. The securities in these funds are carried on the town books Gentlemen: at par value instead of cost in order to conform with the re- During the year 1939, the Fire Department answered 506 quirement of the State Division of Accounts in making annual alarms as follows: reports. BELL ALARMS JAMES H. RUSSELL Autos .. 3 Barns 4 Town Accountant Cellar 1 Chimneys .. 3 Church 1 Commercial Buildings 2 Dwellings 18 Dump 1 False Alarms g Garages . 3 Grass 18 Haystack . ... . 1 Henhouse 1 Needless 6 Oil Stove 1 Outbuildings g Sprinkler 1 Total 76 STILL ALARMS Accidents 2 Animal Rescues .... 6 Autos .. 18 Automatic Stoker 1 Burglar Alarms 1 Cellar Drainage „,„ 1 Chimneys ... 14 1 Church REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS 169 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Drownings 2 The estimated loss per capita was $2.361, the estimated loss Dumps . 5 on buildings being $21,386.93, and on contents $6,949 30. Dwellings 2 Electric Iron - . .. 1 The amount of insurance paid on buildings was $20,979.93 Emergency Lights 1 and on contents $6,212.10. Fire Prevention 2 Forcible Entries 3 The department made 4,464 inspections of public and mer- Frigidaire 1 cantle buildings, and two hundred and sixty-four hours of extra Garage 1 duty was performed by the permanent men without extra coin- Gas Stoves 2 Grass ... •. 271 pensation. Haystack 1 Respectfully submitted, Lost Children 2 Needless ... .. .. 18 EDWARD W. TAYLOR, Oil Burners .. . , . .. ..... 9 NORMAN C;. HOOFER, Portable Motor Piggeries 1 Port1 EDWARD F. BUTTRICK, Pumphouse .... 1 Board of Engineers Removing Fire Hazards . 16 Rubbish 1 Salvage 1 Shacks3 Smoky Cellar ] Sprinklers ... 3 Trees .... 3 U S Mail Box . . .. .. . . . . . 1 Water Heater 1 Wetting Down . 6 Woodpiles .... .. .. . •.• • 5 Total .... 409 MUTUAL AID Arlington 4 Burlington .. 1 Waltham ... ... .., •. .. .. 16 Total 21 The department was aided by the Arlington department eight times, by the Belmont department once, and by the Wal- tham department four times. The department laid 5,500 ft. of 1/2 inch hose, 23,050 ft of 3/g, inch hose, 19,150 ft. of 11/2 inch hose, and 28,500 ft. of 21/2 inch hose. The work of the department required the raising of 1,282 ft. of ladders and the apparatus traveled 2,125.6 miles. The estimated value of buildings involved was $361,440, and the estimated value of contents was $55,378 REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR 161 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE TOWN PHYSICIAN December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: December 31, 1939. Lexington, Maas. Gentlemen: To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, I herewith submit my report as Town Physician for the LEXINGTON, MASS. first three months of the year 1939 The following visits were made Gentlemen I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Wires for the Public Age AAsssistance 33 year ending December 31, 1939 Soldiers' Relief 14 Aid to Dependent Children 21 Number of applications for permits granted. 294 -- Number of calls made in connection with the inspec Tam ».......••...... 864 tions 358 Respectfully Submitted, Number of oil burners installed in the past year 92 Number of Electric Ranges installed. . . 35 HOWARD W. NEWELL, M.D., Complaints received and investigated... . 21 I submit to you herewith my report covering my activities I wish to thank the members of the Fire Department for as Town Physician during the year 1939 their assistance and support at all times. The following visits were made during the year Respectfully submitted, Public Welfare .. 1128 Old Age Assistance ..... 292 LOU1S W. BILLS, Soldiers' Relief 24 Inspector of Wires Aid to Dependent Children .. 56 1500 Patients were hospitalized as follows• Public Welfare _.... 63 Old Age Assistance..... 14 Aid to Dependent Children 3 80 Among the diseases for which patients were hospitalized were: Diabetic arterio sclerosis gangrene,several cases of Avita- minosis, ruptured liver, fractured collar bone, fractured arm, a few cases of myocarditis, appendicitis, bronchopneumonia and chronic nephritis. Respectfully submitted, VICTOR N. ROCHETTE, M.D., Town Physician REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR 163 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR December 31, 1939. December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexinoton, Mass. Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my report as Health Inspector for the I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year year 1939. 1939 Number of samples seized 118 No. of No of Samples analyzed for fats, solids and bacteria 118 Inspections Complaints Inspections of milk plants .... 48 Sanitary condition of cellars 2 1 Inspections of dairy farms .. 61 Overflowing cesspools 64 86 Milk licenses issued 93 Garbage vehicles 26 0 Oleomargarine licenses issued ... 10 Grocery stores and markets 124 0 Restaurants 40 2 Respectfully submitted, Bakeries .... .. 6 0 Barber Shops 8 0 JOHN LAMONT, Respectfully submitted, Milk Inspector JOHN LAMONT, Health Inspector REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER 165 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON German Measles .. 1 0 Lobar Pneumonia.....» ».. 16 7 Measles 95 0 Mumps .... .. .... .. 5 4 REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER scarlet Feer 2 0 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 6 10 Other Forms of Tuberculosis 0 3 T. B. Meningitis 0 1 H Streptococci 1 0 December 31, 1939 70 Totals 270 21 21 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, Lexsngton, Massachusetts VICTOR N ROCHETTE, M D., Gentlemen. Health Officer I herewith submit my report covering my activities as Health Officer for the period January 1, 1939 to April 1, 1939 The following diseases were reported during this period Metropolitan Disease Town State Hospital Chicken Pox 1 0 Spinal Meningitis 1 0 Dog Bites .. 8 0 German Measles 1 0 Lobar Pneumonia ... . 10 0 Measles 25 0 Mumps .. 3 0 Scarlet Fever . .. 3 0 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 0 4 Whooping Cough .. 24 0 Actinomycosis 0 1 Total . 76 5 Respectfully submitted, HOWARD W. NEWELL, M D Health Officer I herewith submit my report as Health Officer from April 1st to December 31st, 1939 Diseases Reported Metropolitan Disease Town State Hospital Chicken Pox 88 0 Dog Bites ... 49 0 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 167 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen: I herewith submit my Annual Report for the year from December 31, 1939. April 11, 1939 to December 31,1939 as Inspector of Slaughtering. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, George Holman George Murphy Lexington, Mass. cattle ... 10Calves 46 81 Hogs .. .. ............ 1266 52 Gentlemen: Sheep .. 38 I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering 1359 133 Total 1492 from January 1st to April 1st, 1939. Fifty-seven (57) condemned and disposed of. GEORGE HOLMAN Respectfully submitted, GEORGE G. WHITING, Swine 687 Calves 8 Slaughtering Inspector Cattle .. .. 4 Sheep . ... 6 FRANK BOWMAN Calves ... 1,015 ALEX SHAPIRO Calves ... .. .. 1,962 Sheep . 10 Eighty-three carcasses were condemned and properly dis- posed of. Respectfully submitted, JOHN LAMONT, Inspector of Slaughtering REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR 169 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1939 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Maes. December 31, 1939 Gentlemen: To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for Lexington, Mass. the year ending December 31, 1939 Cash received for plumbing permits $268.00 Gentlemen. Cash received for cesspool permits 26.00 Plumbing applications filed and permits granted 228 From Jan. 1, 1939 through Dec 31, 1939, 159 cases of D Cesspool applications filed and permits granted 31 and C posture were treated to the Lexington posture clinics, 39 Septic tank applications filed and permits granted 21 at the Adams school, 29 at the Hancock school, 36 at the Frank- Inspections on plumbing installations ........ 410 Inspections on cesspools and septic tanks 66 lin school, 30 at the Parker school, and 25 at the Munroe school Calls made in reference to plumbing installations 45 Silhouettagraph pictures were taken throughout the schools from Calls made in reference to cesspools and septic tanks 7 grades III through VI in September, 1939. Clinics were held Changes ordered made to improper installations 57 Violations of plumbing by-laws . ..... 9 once each week throughout the school year. Violations of cesspools and septic tanks 4 Licenses suspended for violation of plumbing 2 CIinics for special orthopedic examination and posture grad- Cases brought before the State Board 4 ing were conducted by Dr. William A. Rogers four times during Cases brought before the Concord Court ... 1 the year on Feb. 19, April 9, May 27, and Dec. 9. As a result Summary of Plumbing hermits: of these examinations recommendations were made to the parents New Installations 50 of 34 children that further special attention was necessary in Alterations63 the form of X-Ray pictures of special spinal curvatures and Boilers34 more detailed treatment. Of these children 30 were found who Fixture Replacement 49 were in need of corrective shoes and exercises for serious foot Relief Valves 5 defects. Storage Systems 14 Sewer Connections 3 The year 1939 was marked particularly by a most significant Tank Heaters .. 4 Tankless Heaters . ..... .... 4 increase in the active cooperation of parents. At each of the ... four clinics many parents attended with their children, and in Total 228 most of the cases requiring special attention Dr Rogers was able Seven estimates were submitted to the Town of Lexington to confer personally with the parent. for the Vine Brook and Fletcher Avenue sewer and one for the The records follow: remodeling of the plumbing and heating at the old Adams School CASES TREATER Respectfully submitted, Adams .. 39 Munroe 25 E. A. LiNnsTRAM, Franklin36 Parker .. 30 Inspector of Plumbing Hancock .. 29 REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC 171 172 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sp D C New Old Diachg'd Rec Adams 27 12 37 2 17 5 Hancock 14 15 29 0 16 'P Franklin 16 20 36 0 12 8 REPORT OF SEALER OF Munroe .... . . .. 15 10 25 0 15 6 Parker 16 14 30 0 18 8 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 88 71 157 2 78 34 TOTAL ATTENDANCE Adams 346 Hancock232 December 31, 1939 Franklin . . 270 MunPark4 er 2255 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, Lexington, Mass • HAZEL S MOORE, Gentlemen MARGARET W. KETTELL, I submit herewith my Annual Report for the year ending DOROTHY LINDSAY, December 31st, 1939. MARGARET B. NOYES, EDITH M. KELLEY Scales. Devices Adjusted Sealed Condemned Platform over 5,000 lbs. S Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs .. 8 37 1 Counter 100 lbs. or over 2 Counter under 100 lbs. 35 1 seam over 100 lbs. 3 Sprang 100 lbs. or over .. 6 1 Spring under 100 lbs 56 3 Computing under 100 lbs. 32 3 Personal Weighing 10 1 Prescription 6 Jewelers 1 Weights: Avoirdupois 224 Apothecary .. . 76 Troy 16 Capacity Measures Liquid . ... .. 94 1 Oil Jars 60 Quantity Measures on Pumps 26 Automatic Measuring Devices• Meters 1" Inlet 5 82 Meters over 1" Inlet 2 7 Meters Grease Measuring 7 Linear Measures- Yardsticks .. 15 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 173 174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Seating Fees . $112.61 Adjusting Fees 5.00 f. $117 61 Paid to Town Treasurer by Sealer REPORT OF CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE Licenses—junk 100(10 Paid direct to Town Treasurer Licenses—Hawkers and December 31, 1939 Peddlers 32.00 Paid direct to Town Treasurer Total $249 sl To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lex-4419ton, Massachusetts There has been one court case. Defendant found guilty on two counts and case placed on file. Gentlemen: There have been 1014 trial weighings and measurements of The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the commodities sold or put up for sale, of which 100 were found Wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary begs to sub- incorrect and rectified. mit its Tenth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939. I have sealed the scales in all the schools. The Lectures provided were as follows: Respectfully submitted, January 4. Dr. Harlan Tarbell RALPH E. CHADWICK, "Magic of the Ages and Eyeless Vision" Sealer of Weights and Measures February 2. Martin K. Bovey "Wings from the North" (Given in evening) "Rainbow River" (Given in afternoon for the children) March 8. Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen "Democracy at Work in Denmark" April 11. Sydney R. Montague "Tales of the Mounties" November 1. Helen Howe "These People" December 6. Tony Sarg A series of short marionette playlets (Afternoon and evening) The expenses incurred for these Lectures, which have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, amounted to$1,402.18, of which the sum of$1,135.00 was paid to lecturers and the remainder covered advertising, printing, ushers and other expenses. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. HOLT NINA F. MCLELLAN THOMAS S. GRINDLE REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS 115 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON From Westview Cemetery the sum of$5559.36 has been paid to the Town Collector,derived from the following sources: Sale of lots .....$3,054.75 REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS Sale of single graves .......... . 121.50 Perpetual Care Funds . . 1,581.58 Interments 541.00 Foundations .. 169.00 Interest 31.63 Rents 110 00 December 31, 1939. The perpetual care fund has been deposited with the Trus- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, tees of Public Trusts. Lexington,Mass. At Westview Cemetery, we spent the sum of$3158 approxi- mately,for general upkeep, interments,foundations and replace- Gentlemen: ment of deciduous trees which were broken and destroyed by the to make the storm. In connection with this we are very pleased to report The Board of Cemetery Commissioners wishesthe various that all but two of the fine specimen of evergreens that we cabled following report of its doings and the conditions e cemeteries in its charge for the year ending December 31st, 1939. are drowtns ro regret thea lossdof threeovery large pines which stood out so prominently and were so ornamental with vines There were a total of seventy-four (74) interments made in climbing on them and the tendrils hanging and swaying In the our cemeteries divided as follows: wind; we are thankful the loss was not greater. Much of the underbrush and trees in the unused section have been cleaned up Munroe Cemetery 20 so that in appearance it looks much better than we expected we Westview Cemetery 54 could make it. There is still much work to be done. From Munroe Cemetery activities the following sums have There is now available in Munroe Cemetery a few nice lots been paid to the Town Collector: for sale,which have been surveyed during the past year.The plan Perpetual Care Funds $1,100.011of them may be seen at the office of the superintendent. Annual Care 831.50 Your commissioners wish to thank the Selectmen and other Interments 228 00 Foundations 69.85officers of the Town for their kindlyhelp during this trying year Calls continue to come from out-of-town people who desire to Total . ... .$1,729.85 purchase lots in our Westview Cemetery The perpetual care funds of $1100 have been paid to the Respectfully submitted, Trustees of Public Trusts for the benefit of certain lots in Mun- EDWARD WooD, Chairman. roe Cemetery. JOHN E A MULLIKEN, WASH, At Munroe Cemetery the sum of $2450 approximately was JAMES J. spent for general upkeep,completing the cleanng away after the Lexington Cemetetryry Commissioners 1938 windstorm, and usual routine work As we were not equipped to remove the largest trees and stumps, we were obliged to call on the Selectmen for help in handling them This sum was expended by us from an appropriation made for this work and from the income of the Cemetery Trust Funds. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS 177 178 TOWN OF LEXINGTON At the Center Playground the pipe line fence was repaired and two tennis courts were resurfaced. Work was continued by the W. P. A. on the 51/2 acres set aside for an enclosed field, and 41/2 acres have been loamed and seeded This field is ready REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION for the fence which should be erected in the spring of 1940 so that the turf can get well established before it is used. AW P A project has been started at the Winter Sports Area along Park Drive, and at the present time the lowland December 31, 1939 section is being excavated for a skating rink To the Honorable Board of Selectmen General maintenance work was carried on at the following park areas Hastings Park, Somerset Park, East and North Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington Playgrounds, the Reservoir, Muzzey St. Extension, and all the small circles and triangles. Gentlemen. All five skating areas were kept in good condition for skat- During 1939 the Park Division carried on the regular main- ing, and since this sport is so popular we hope that in the near tenance of its parks and playgrounds. As expansion and im- future lights can be installed at Kinneen's Pond and the Center provements in this department are going on continually every- Playground rink so that more adults can enjoy the skating at thing possible is done to keep down the maintenance cost. Many night. During the winter 1938-39 the total skating attendance reasonable requests for services come to our office from citizens was 12,139. and when they can be met within the appropriation they are Summer programs were carried on as usual at the three carried out. playgrounds under the direction of ten capable instructors. Base- The Common was given its usual care, mowing and fertiliz- ball games were played with outside teams at Lincoln and the ing and the trees were repaired. Owing to the lack of normal Fernald School in Waverley. Over 300 articles of craft work rainfall during the summer it was necessary to water the grass were made. Tennis instruction was given at specified hours and several times. The cannon near the Captain Parker Statue was the children are making great progress in this sport. One day found to be in need of repairs and was moved to the Public was set aside for the Junior Patrol to take charge of activities Works Building until funds are made available for it. at the Center Playground. All day long the Juniors took the place of instructors and they gave a very good account of them- The Buckman Tavern grounds were maintained and the selves cottage was painted The maintenance of the lawn on Emery Park was turned over to this department in May, but the Field Two pageants were presented. "The Three Musketeers" and Garden Club still has the care of the shrubbery and trees at the Center Playground, and "Hansel and Gretel" at East Lexington At the end of the season about 160 children enjoyed Grading of the northern end of Tower Park, which wis an outing to Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach. started in 1938, was completed and the ground seeded this spring. The roof of the Old Belfry on Belfry Hill was repaired The Swimming Pool remains as popular as ever. This year and stained with creosote Brush was mowed on the hill and the registration was 1220 and the attendance for the season a number of stumps were removed, but the trees are still in was 10,628 Classes in Life Saving were conducted and nine bad condition and must be repaired At Bowman Park brush Junior badges and twelve Senior badges were awarded A swim- was mowed and burned several times On Arbor Day a tree- ming meet was held with Waltham and we are proud to say planting ceremony was held at this park by the 4-H Conserva- that our team won by a considerable margin A water carnival tion Club and the younger members of the club planted ten trees patterned after the World's Fair Aquacade was presented on • REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS 119 180 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sunday afternoon, August 27, for the entertainment of parents and friends. This summer three of the speed swimmers, Jean Smith, REPORT OF Billy Collins, and Ralph Cowdrey received their master swim- mers' medals. This is the highest award that is given at the SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISIONS Swimming Pool. The medals were given by Mrs. Charles Harsh, the former Margaret Kimball. Other medals were given to the children for various advancements in swimming, and we are grateful to the Lexington Grange and to the American Legion December 31, 1939 for the prizes that they donated to us We are also grateful to the Fire and Police Departments for services rendered, and to To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Mr. McNamara for the use of his electrical equipment. Lexington,Massachusetts In conclusion, I wish to thank the Superintendents of all Gentlemen the Town departments, the Board of Selectmen, and the Town employees for their cooperation during the past year Gypsy moth conditions were found greatly improved this Respectfully submitted, year in the woodland sections where both creosoting and spray- ing was done in 1938, but in sections where only creosoting or JOHN J. GARRITY only spraying was done conditions remained about the same Superintendent of Parks aztd PlaygroundsThe defoliation of the trees showed a decrease since last year. An estimate of less than 25 acres was totally or partly de- foliated The Moth Committee and the State Moth Suppressor, Mr John O'Doherty, have been of great assistance in planning the work of this department, and we hope that they will continue to give us their cooperation. The W. P. A. Moth crews were used in the wooded areas of the Town On account of the timber that fell and is still remaining on the ground from the hurricane they cannot be expected to do the work as thoroughly or cover as many acres as if conditions were normal. But with the difficulties con- fronting them they have done some splendid work. A few browntail moths were found by the W.P.A. moth crew off Concord Avenue opposite Blossom Street on the border of the Waltham line. This section must be closely inspected in 1940 to make sure that they do not reappear. The regular Town moth crew services were divided between creosoting gypsy moth egg clusters and spraying the residential sections (where we found an increase in gypsy moths this year), but this can be contributed largely to wood being carted into this district from infested areas after the hurricane. The Tent Caterpillar Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. William E. Mulliken carried on the children's tent cater- REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISIONS 181 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON pillar campaign again this year. This was largely responsible for the decrease in this pest which is so unsightly each spring The children were paid ten cents a hundred nests for all they gathered and delivered to the fire stations to be burned, and at REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS the end of the campaign three prizes were awarded to the ones bringing in the most nests Thirty children entered the contest and they brought in 39,635 nests We are asking that this tent caterpillar campaign be conducted again in 1940 December 31, 1939 All the elm trees that could be reached were sprayed for elm leaf beetle. No defoliation from elm leaf beetle was found To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, this year With three sprayers working to capacity during the Lexington, Massachusetts spraying season we have been able to keep other leaf-eating in- sects under control All shrubbery in our parks and around Gentlemen: public buildings were sprayed with a dormant spray early in the spring to destroy scale infestation We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year Fifty-three trees were planted along the roadsides this year, ending December 31, 1939. of which forty were taken from our own nursery or from other Individ- All Town property The W. P A tree trimming crew has completed Number of persons assessed uals Others* Total On Personal Estate Only .. .. 202 12 214 repairing the damage done by the hurricane to trees on nineteen On Real Estate Only .. .. 3095 105 3200 miles of accepted streets, and with the work that the regular On Both Personal and Real Estate 181 10 191 shade tree crew has done this year this work is about half — — — finished. Total number of persons assessed 3478 127 3606 A community day was held on Sunday, January 22, 1939, * Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations, etc. to dispose of the wood piled at the Public Works Building after Number of Male Polls Assessed 3,611 the hurricane of September 1938. The citizens were asked to Value of assessed Stock in Trade $40,175.00 donate trucks, power saws and their services for that day and Value of assessed Machinery 736,350.00 report at the Public Works Building at 8 A. M. During the Value of assessed Live Stock 60,860.00 day 198 men and 56 trucks delivered 170 loads of wood to needy Value of all other assessed Personal Property 660,625.00 families, while 48 women, girls and boys served coffee and sand- Total Personal valuation of Resident and Non- wiches in the Public Works Building. The weather was very resident owners $1,498,010.00 cold and it rained most of the day, but the volunteers kept on Value of Buildings, excluding land $14,767,235.00 working until the last load of wood was delivered. Value of Land, excluding buildings 5,554629.00 For further details on moth work I should like to refer you Total Real Estate valuation of Resident and to the reports of the Lexington Moth Committee and the W.P.A. Non-resident owners $20,321,864.00 Supervisor. TOTAL VALUATION In conclusion, I wish to thank all the department heads $21,x19,874.00 and the Town employees for their fine cooperation during this Omitted Assessments December 20, 1939 $19,600.00 Omitted Poll Taxes (6) 12.00 year. Number of cows assessed 429 Respectfully submitted, Number of horses assessed .... ...... . 100 Number of yearlings assessed ........ . ... 11 JOHN J. GARRITY Number of swine assessed 659 Number of fowl assessed 10,300 Superintendent of Moth and Shade Tree Divisions All other 10 r REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 183 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of acres of land assessed ..... 9,170 State Parks and Reservations 886.96 54.13 Number of Dwelling Houses assessed 2,763 Veterans'Exemption . . ......... Value of Real Estate exempt from taxation $6,253,372.35 •$45,677.40 "621.77 Value of Personal Property exempt from taxation .. .. .. 348,426.39 $108,199.52 $30,735.90 $138,985.42 1939 RECAPITULATION COUNTY• TAX AND ASSESSMENTS Total appropriations as certified by Town County Tax . ..... $28,706.93 $47.66 Clerk to be raised by taxation, G. L. Tuberculosis Hospital .... .. .. (Ter. Ed.) Chap. 41, See. 15A. . 888,182.06 Other County Assessments..... Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds,G L. (Ter.Ed.)Chap.59, $28,706.93 $47.66 $28,754.59 Sec. 23: OVERLAY of current year..... 11,952.36 In 1939 $79,567.75 In 1938, since 1938 tax rate was fixed 6,428.17 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $1,156,547.44 85,995.92 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax ... $53,401.52 $974,177.98 Corporation Taxes437.72 Deficits due to abatements in excess of over- Reimbursement on Account of State Owned lay of prior years, G. L. (Ter.Ed.) Chap Land ... .............. 413.03 59, Sec. 23: Motor Vehicle Excise 35,700.00 Of year Amount Of year Amount Licenses 2,400.00 1932 $6.82 1935 $2.96 Fines .. 650.00 1933 . .. 6.93 1987 1,681.54 Grants and Gifts. Distribution from State 1934 . 7.26 1938 1,021.58 Highway Fund—Ch. 504, Acts 1939 31,122 80 $2,727.09 Special Assessments 9,000.00 General Government 2,950.00 ADDITIONAL STATE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED Protection of Persons and Property 170.00 BY CITIES AND TOWNS IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS AREA Health and Sanitation.... 4,450.00 1938 Highways 2,000.00 Charities (Other Than Federal Grants for Aid Estimates to Dependent Children) 22,900.00 Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund, Old Age Assistance (Other Than Federal etc. North System ... $13,986.39 Grants) 15,500.00 Metropolitan Water Loan Sinking Fund, etc31,668.01 Soldiers' Benefits560.00 Alewife Brook Parkway 23.00 Schools 20,000.00 +$45,677.40 Libraries . . . .. . 1938 Underestimates Recreation 160.00 Alewife Brook Parkway $621.77 Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water "$621.77 Department, etc.) . . 63,506.91 Cemeteries (Other Than Trust Funds and STATE: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS Sale of Lots) .... 1,550.00 1939 1938 Interest on Deposits .... Estimates Underestimates Interest on Taxes and Assessments . 20,000.00 State Tax .. $60,120.00 $30,060.00 Veterans' Exemptions .14 Abatement of Smoke Nuisance .... ..... In Lieu of Taxes—Cambridge and Arlington 837.62 Auditing Municipal Accounts. 1,515.16 Cape Cod Mosquito Control .. ........... .... .. .... TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $287,709.74 Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths .. .. .. .. .... 1938 Overestimates deducted Hospital and home care of Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Civil War Veterans .. .. .... Sinking Fund, etc. North Investigation Soldiers'Relief .. .. System .. $587.03 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 185 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Metropolitan Water Loan Apportioned Water Better- Sinking Fund, etc. 470.28 merits 1,007.15 404.58 1,411.73 Apportioned Sidewalk Bet- $1,007.31 terments 222.54 30.93 253.47 OVERESTIMATES of previous year Water Liens 1,016.40 to be used as available funds TOTAL ASSESSMENTS COMMITTED $15,360.25 State Tax County Tax Other Assessments .. $1,007 31 TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Appropriations Voted by Town Meeting or City Government to be taken ON POLLS AND PROPERTY COMMITTED TO THE from Available Funds COLLECTOR IN 1939 ... $797,194 72 NOTE. There is no law authorizing "Transfers"; so-called transfers Respectfully submitted, are appropriations from available funds. (No amounts may be entered here except those which have been ap- CLYDE E STEEVES,Chairman proved in writing by th„Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation.) WILLIAM T. $U)1NHAM Enter Amount and Date of Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation WILLIAM A. CANN Sept. 1, 1938 $17817 LELAND H EMERY Nov 21, 1938 5,405 00 WILLIAM H SHANAHAN Mar.31,1939.... .... .. 47,767.75 Apr. 7, 1939 3,500 00 Assessors of Lexington June 27, 1939 850 00* July 31, 1939 .. .. . . .. 28,300.00 $85,995.92 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $87,003 23 * 1938 Appropriation TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $374,712.97 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY ... $781,834.47 Number of Polls, 3611 @ $2.00 each . $7,222.00 Total Valuation: Personal Property$1,498,010 @ Tax Rate $35.50 53,179.36 Real Estate $20,321,864 @ $35.60 721,426.17 Gain on Real Estate $6.57 Gain on Personal .... .37 Gain on account of fractional divisions of tax rate 6.94 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $781,834.47 CommInterest Apportioned Street Better- ments .. .. . $7,164.61 $2,304.09 $9,468.70 Apportioned Sewer Better- ments 2,471.48 738,47 3,209.95 REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 187 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SETTLEMENTS Lexington Settlements 112 Families 469 Persons 71 Single 71 Persons Other Cities and Towns 19 Families 65 Persons REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 4 Single 4 Persons State (No Settlement) 42 Families 173 Persons 14 Single 14 Persons Divided Settlements 1 Family 4 Persons December 31, 1939. Undetermined Settlements . . . ... ..... 1 Family 3 Persons 2 Single 2 Persons To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, 266 805 TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Gentlemen. Chapter 118 of the General Laws (Aid to Dependent Child- ren). As Acting Agent of the Board 1 submit the following report Under,this law the State reimburses one-third of the total for the year ending December 31, 1939 aid in each case and in addition there is received through the Chapter 117 of the General Laws (Support by Cities and State from the Federal Government, Grants for children under 'Downs). sixteen years of age (Beginning with the school term in Sep- tember 1939, Grants were extended to cover children over six- The records of this office show that under Chapter 117 of teen but under eighteen years of age, provided they were attend- the General Laws (Support by Cities and Towns) there were ing school.) During the year there were 18 cases representing 266 cases representing 805 persons aided divided as follows: 77 persons who received aid Of the 77 persons, 44 were children 175 families representing 714 persons and 91 single persons under 16 years of age and 4 were children between 16 and 18 The above total, as formerly, does not include Lexington settle- years of age. As of January 1, 1939 there were 11 cases receiving ments aided by other cities and towns Fifty-three (53) cases aid and during the year 7 applications were received represent- representing 195 persons had at some time during the year a ing 26 persons which were approved. One (1) application rep- member employed by the Work Projects Administration and aid resenting 3 persons was determined to be ineligible As of rendered was supplementary to this employment. December 31, 1939 there were eighteen (18) cases representing 77 persons of whom 44 were children under 16 years of age and The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as 4 were children over 16 but under 18 years of age and attending follows: school. Aid and Expenses .. $71,810 52 Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Aid and Expenses $12,047.89 Towns 6,68092* Administration (Federal Grants) .... .... .. . . 255.69 Total $78,491.44 REIMBURSEMENTS Tota] $12,803.58 State ... $19,977.83 REIMBURSEMENTS Cities and Towns 4,816.64 Federal Grants, Aid $ 1,823 95 Individuals 1,031.60 Federal Grants, Administration .. .... 255 69 State ....................... . ...... ... 3,076 70 $25,826.07 $ 5,156.34 Expenses exceeded reimbursements by .. $52,665.37 Expenses exceeded reimbursements p by $ 7,147.24 *Includes$1,085 92 paid City of Somerville. Amount determined by Court, Federal Grants when received are immediately available for judgment entered and payment made on balance. Involves accounts dating back to 1935 use as aid under this law REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT 189 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Chapter 11SA of the General Laws (Adequate Assistance to Cereal (Wheat) 8,952 lbs. . Certain Aged Persons). Corn Meal 16,166 lbs. Flour (Graham) .... 5,326's lbs. During 1939 there were 147 persons who received this class Flour (Wheat) 21,967% lbs of aid As of January1, 1939 there were 114 active cases. - Grape Fruit (Fresh) ..... 7,807 lbs. DurGrape Fruit Juice . .. .. . ........ 2,854 cans lug the year there were received 51 applications, 44 of which Milk (Fluid) 19,132 qts. were acted upon as follows 33 applications were approved, 7 Oat Meal .. . .. . 936 lbs. were denied and 4 were disposed of for other reasons 7 appli- Oranges .... ..... 2,080 lbs. pending December 31, 1939 During the year there Peaches (Fresh) 120 lbs cations were Potatoes (Sweet) ....... 4,658 lbs. were 10 cases closed because of death, 8 cases because of re- Prunes 5,900 lbs. moval and 3 cases because of ineligibility, leaving 126 active Raisins . .. 794 lbs cases as of December 31, 1939 One (1) applicant went before Rice .... .. 2,300 lbs. the State Appeal Board which Board upheld the decision of the Squash .. .. 2,79154 lbs. local bureau in the matter of denying assistance Tomatoes (Fresh) 1,000 lbs. During the year, 7,366 units of W. P. A. Clothing and 330 Expended for Aid and Expenses $44,865 37 units of Federal Clothingwere distributed. Lexington Settlements aided by Other Cities and Towns 725.24 Administration (Federal Grants) .... 651.03 MONIAL VALUE Total . . $46,241 64Fwd -• ....... $10,144.00 W. P A. Clothing .. .. .. ........ 5,259.20 Federal Clothing ... . 569.75 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid $19,532 58 Total 115,972.95 Federal Grants, Administration 651.03 State 15,083 26 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS Other Cities and Towns 1,073.92 During 1939 there were 4 young men who enrolled in the $36,290 79 Civilian Conservation Corps. Expenses exceeded reimbursements by $ 9,950.85 LEXINGTON PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION The Federal Grants received for aid and administration Increased problems of dental and medical attention have under this law were immediately available for disbursement. been simplified by the assistance rendered by the Lexington Public Health Association FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES May I express at this time my appreciation for the coopera- The distribution of Federal Surplus Commodities was con- tion of all individuals and organizations who have assisted in tinued during 1939 under a State Project. Approximately 260 any way the work of this department. families received these commodities. Mr. DeTrafford Smith, Respectfully submitted, Clerk Supervisor, has submitted the following report of the dis- tribution of food and clothing for the year ending December GEORGE V. MORSE, 31, 1939: AApples (Dried) Acting Agent. pp ................. ... ..... 750 lbs. Apples (Fresh) . 9,680 lbs. Beans (Pea,Dried) 6,633 lbs. Butter .. 9,800 lbs. Cabbage (Fresh) 1,115 lbs. REPORT OF SOLDIERS'RELIEF DEPARTMENT 191 192 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The amount expended was $629 50 Of the seven (7) per- sons receiving State Aid,five (5) were eligible for this grant as an addition to Government Pension or Compensation, and two REPORT OF (2) were allowed State Aid in addition to Soldiers' Relief. Reimbursements from the State during 1939 amounted to SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT $419.50 SOLDIERS' BURIALS One (1) application was received during 1939 for assistance December 31, 1939. under Sections 19 and 20 of Chapter 115. The amount expended was $100 00 Full reimbursement To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, from the State is anticipated during the coming year TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Respectfully submitted, Gentlemen; GEORGE V MORSE, Acting Agent. I submit herewith the following report as Acting Agent of the Board for disbursement of Soldiers' Relief, Military Aid and State Aid for the year ending December 31, 1939. SOLDIERS' RELIEF Twenty-eight (28) cases representing 110 persons received aid under Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The amount expended was $7,624.08. Of these 28 cases representing 110 persons, 22 cases representing 93 persons re- sided in Lexington and 6 cases representing 17 persons resided in other cities and towns but had a military or civil settlement in Lexington. There were no reimbursements during 1939. MILITARY AID Two (2) persons received aid under this classification dur- ing 1939. The amount expended was $517.50. These two persons re- ceived this class of aid in addition to Soldiers' Relief. Reimbursements from the State during 1939 amounted to $377.50 STATE AID Seven (7) persons received aid under this classification dur- ing 1939. REPORT OF HIGHWAY DIVISION 193 194 TOWN OF LEXINGTON coat of bituminous concrete. This treatment was given to 4505 8 square yards of sidewalk on the following streets• Pelham Road Winthrop Road DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Pelham Road (Reconstruction) Chandler Street REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DIVISION Eliot Road Upland Road Percy Road Glen Road Eustis Street Edgewood Road Bloomfield Street Clark Street Mass. Avenue at Bloomfield Street Raymond Street December 31, 1939 Mass Avenue at Winthrop Road Mass Avenue (East Lexington) To the Honorable Board of Selectmen We also repaired granolithic and gravel sidewalks where Lexington, Massachusetts necessary. Gentlemen: MISCELLANEOUS WORK. Two new sections of guard rail were erected on Watertown and Woburn Streets with a The Highway Division submits the following report for the total length of 300 feet. year ending December 31, 1939. In addition to these particular items, the usual cleaning, During 1939 there was no street construction either under patching and drainage maintenance was carried on as in past the Betterment Act or Chapter 90 of the General Laws which years. added to our Highway system. There was, however, gravel MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS sidewalk and drainage construction done by the WPA forces which is included in the report of the WPA Administrator. Our STREET SIGNS. The maintenance of street signs was work consisted primarily of the maintenance of various phases continued as usual with 25 single-wing and 8 double-wing ac- of public works under our control, and our total labor payroll cepted street signs and 26 "Private Way" signs being erected. was $31,840.34 which was paid to thirty men who were em- TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL. 71 new traffic signs ployed by us for varying periods of time. were erected, including 5 speed limit signs, and 16,000 feet of street lines were painted during the past year. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES. We removed ROAD MAINTENANCE. A surface treatment was given from the schools and public buildings 3700 barrels of ashes and to 37 streets having a total length of 18.03 miles and a pave- 201/2 loads of refuse. ment area of 214,606.0 square yards. Due to a fire which destroyed the wooden building at the In addition, Weston and Grove Streets were paved with a Lincoln Street Dump, a new metal building was purchased and bituminous surface. The treatment given the two streets was erected in the same location. quite different as Weston Street was given an application of priming asphalt and then honed; while Grove Street received SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION--BETTERMENT ACT. Bituminous a base stabilization with asphaltic emulsion and was then sealed. concrete sidewalks were constructed on the following streets un- der the Betterment Act with the abutter paying 50% of the Length Area Weston Street 2650 feet 4770 square yards cost of construction. Grove Street 1585 feet 3346 square yards Oak Street 267.22 square yards SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE. Many of our old tar side- Massachusetts Avenue 86.03 square yards walks, which were in need of repairs, were covered with a 2" ROAD MACHINERY In the Spring of 1939, a 2-ton Fed- REPORT OF HIGHWAY DIVISION 195 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON eral Dump Truck was purchased to replace a 1934 Ford V8 SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL Dump Truck. We also purchased a 2-ton Buffalo-Springfield Gasoline Roller which has been of great value to us in patch- During the year of 1939 there were 15 storms that were ing, sidewalk maintenance and construction. It has also been of sufficient intensity to warrant either plowing or sanding used a great deal by the WPA forces on their gravel sidewalk On March 11, 1939 we had the worst storm of the year when projects. 16" of snow fell and because of high winds we had many severe The Road Machinery Fund has received from the 1939 drifts in the outlying sections of the Town. appropriations a total of $9584.62. We also billed private indi- From the standpoint of service to the tax payers, the worst viduals a total of $768.19 of which $148.75 has been paid. storm was on January 30, 1939 when we had a snow fall of 41/2" of heavy sleety snow. On this storm no unaccepted streets were plowed and we received more than 250 complaints. From CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION our experience it is evident that the people on unaccepted streets MAINTENANCE. The State and County Funds under Chapter want snow plow service, expect snow plow service, and demand 90 Maintenance were again of great value to the Town in snow plow service. maintaining our main streets. A surface treatment was given to various sections of Waltham and Woburn Streets and Massa- RETIREMENT SYSTEM chusetts Avenue as follows• Since the beginning of the Retirement System in July 1937, Waltham Street near Waltham Line 1200 feet 4000 sq. yds. the Highway Division has retired the following men: Woburn Street near Utica Street 750 feet 2025 sq. yds. Years of Service Year Retired Massachusetts Avenue from Charles Street John J. Collins 54 years 1938 to East Lexington Railroad Station 1280 feet 6832 sq.yds. Antonio Perry 32 years 1937 Charles W Higgins 11 years 1937 Widening was also done on Lowell Street from Maple Street Michael Powers 37 years 1939 to Woburn Street, and we continued the widening and drainage Nicholas Shea 50 years 1939 construction on Waltham Street from Brookside Avenue 500 James Stewart 43 years 1938 feet in a southerly direction These men, during the greatest part of their employment CONSTRUCTION -- BEDFORD STREET. Due to a reduction with the Town of Lexington, worked under the supervision of in the State budgets, no funds were available for Chapter 90 Mr. Robert H. White who was Superintendent of the Highway Construction during 1939, and the money appropriated at the Division from 1884 to 1934 when he retired. Mr. White, during Town Meeting on March 20, 1939 for the continuation of the the last years of his life, told many times of the value these men had been to him in constructing and maintaining the Highway construction of Bedford Street was rescinded at the Town Meet- ing on July 27, 1939. With the balance left from our 1938 ap- propriation,two surface treatments were given to Bedford Street done and the example they have set to the younger men in the from Harrington Road to the railroad tracks covering a pave- department. ment area of 16,405 square yards. CONCLUSION WESTVIEW STREET CONSTRUCTION There are in Lexington certain streets that have been recom- mended to the Board of Selectmen and the Appropriation Com- Westview Street was reconstructed from the railroad mittee for reconstruction or maintenance during the past five tracks approximately 350 feet in a northeasterly direction. This years. These streets, namely, East Street, Follen Road, Oakland construction was necessary due to a relocation of the street lines Street, Percy Road, Reed Street and Spring Street present a approved by the County Engineers in 1938. serious problem to the Highway Division and we recommend REPORT OF HIGHWAY DIVISION 197 198 TOWN OF l•FXINGTON that some plan be formulated whereby this work will be done in the near future The success of the 1939 program has been due, as in past years, to the loyalty and co-operation of the men working in REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES this division. We are also grateful for the co-operation which we have received from the other Municipal Departments and the State Department of Public Works in carrying out our year's program. December 31, 1939 Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. PAXTON To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS Supt. Highway Division Gentlemen: I submit herewith the report of the Collector of Taxes for the year ending December 31, 1939. Total amount outstanding December 31 ,1938.... $339,384.24 Total amount committed in 1939 $1,017,231.10$1,356,615.34 Total amount collected, abated, apportioned or transferred 1,032,251.49 Total amount outstanding December 31, 1939 $324,363.85 Respectfully submitted, WM. S SCAM MAN, Collector of Taxes REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 199 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The records of the financial transactions of the several de- partments receiving or disbursing money for the town or com- mitting bills for collection, were examined, checked and verified REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS with the reports and records of the town accountant. The town accountant's ledger accounts were analyzed and checked in detail. The receipts, as recorded were checked with the treasurer's books and the recorded payments were compared THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS with the treasurer's cash book and the treasury warrants. The appropriations and transfers were checked with the town clerk's DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION records of town meetings and with the records of the appropria- DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS tion committee. 11, 1939. A trial balance was taken off, the necessary adjusting en- Maytries resulting from the audit were made, and a balance sheet, To the Board of Selectmen, which is appended to this report,was prepared showing the finan- Lexington, Massachusetts cial condition of the town as of December 31, 1938. Gentlemen: The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The cash book additions were verified and the re- I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and corded receipts were compared with the accountant's books, with accounts of the town of Lexington for the year ending December the records of the several departments collecting money for the 31, 1938, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, town, and with other sources from which money is paid into the General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by town treasury. The payments were checked with the selectmen's Ce Herman Dine, the Director of Accounts. warrants authorizing the treasurer to disburse town funds and with the accountant's ledger. The cash balance on February 4, Very truly yours, 1939, was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by THEODORE N. WADDELL, a reconciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. Director of Accounts The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were verified by a comparison with the amounts falling due and with the cancelled securities and coupons on file. Mr. Theodore N. Waddell The records of tax titles held by the town were examined Director of Accounts and checked with the deeds on file. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's books, and Department of Corporations and Taxation the tax titles on hand were listed and checked with the records State House, Boston in the Registry of Deeds. Sir: The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The accounts outstanding at the time of the previ- In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit ous examination were audited, and all subsequent commitments of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the year of taxes, assessments, water, and departmental accounts were ending December 31, 1938, and submit the following report proved. The payments to the treasurer by the collector were thereon: checked to the treasurer's and the town accountant's books, the REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 201 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON abatements as recorded were compared with the assessors' rec- For the co-operation received from the several officials dur- ords of abatements granted and with the records of other depart- ing the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants ments authorized to grant abatements, and the outstanding ac- and for myself, to express appreciation. counts were listed and reconciled with the town accountant's Respectfully submitted, Iedger accounts HERMAN B. DINE, The outstanding accounts were further verified by sending notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the Assistant Director of Accounts books as owing money to the town and from the replies received it appears that the accounts, as listed, are correct (Note: The tabulation submitted with the report from the Division of Ac- counts is not being printed, but the original report is on file in the Select- The financial accounts of the town clerk were examined and men's office and may be examined by any interested citizens.) checked The recorded receipts from dog and sporting licenses, permits,and miscellaneous collections were checked, and the pay- ments to the town and to the State were verified. The surety bonds of the officials required by law to furnish them were examined and found to be in proper form. The recorded receipts from the selectmen for licenses, etc., from the sealer of weights, wire inspector, schools and other de- partments were examined and checked in detail, the payments to the town treasurer being compared with the treasurer's and the accountant's books. The securities and savings bank books representing the in- vestment of the several trust funds in the custody of the trustees of public trusts and of the Cary Memorial Library were ex- amined. The income and disbursements were checked, and the balances were compared with the accountant's ledger. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and checked and the cash balance was verified. An examination of the books and accounts of the contribu- tory retirement system was made. The income and disburse- ments were proved and the savings bank books representing the investment of the funds were personally examined and the bal- ance proved. Appended to this report,in addition to the balance sheet,are tables showing a reconciliation of the town treasurer's cash, the library treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, assessment, tax title, water,and departmental accounts,as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the various trust funds REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 208 204 TOWN OF LEXINGTON which I believe may be properly transferred by the Town to other accounts or to Excess and Deficiency, inasmuch as there will apparently be no further charges against the accounts: REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Treasurer's Department—Check Signer. $ 6.36 Law Department --- Ryder Case Expenses 22.80 Highway Construction — Westview Street ... . 196.11 Lexington, Massachusetts I would also report an appropriation balance carried forward from the year 1939 in the account Highway Construction — February 1, 1940 Bedford Street Chapter 90 of $823.87. Since January first a total amount of $165.12 has been transferred from this account To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, to close out balances in the State and County Aid Accounts Re- LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS ceivable. This transfer was necessary for the reason that the Town borrowed the entire amount of the State and County allot- Gentlemen: ments in anticipation of reimbursement, but the State and County, in making a final payment, did not pay the original allot- Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Depart- ments in full, because of the fact that the work done was some- ment for the year 1939. The report is made in accordance with what Iess than was planned when the allotments were made. the requirements of the State system of accounting and is set The balance now outstandingin the account for Highway forth in the following schedules: g y Construction — Bedford Street Chapter 90, in the amount of Balance Sheet,showing financial condition of the Town Decem- $658.75 may, I believe, be properly transferred by the Town to ber 31, 1939. some other account or to the Excess and Deficiency Account, as Receipts for the year 1939 in detail. I understand there will be no further charge by the Highway Expenditures for the year 1939 summarized. Department for Bedford Street Construction. Schedule of Appropriation Accounts — Revenue. Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Non-Revenue Respectfully submitted, Analysis of Appropriation Accounts -- Revenue. Analysis of Appropriation Accounts— Non-Revenue. JAMES H RUSSELL, Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Ac- Town Accountantcounts and others. Borrowing Capacity of the Town. Movement of Town Debt from 1914 to 1939 inclusive In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Revenue. of the General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Schedule of Loans in Anticipation of Reimbursement. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or each year expenditure of money In each case I have found the records Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year correct I have during the year 1939 verified the cash balance and reconciled the bank balances of the Town Treasurer I have In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 also verified the cash balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or corn- Collector. mittee authorized to expend money, was requested to furnish at In accordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41 the close of the year a list of bills remaining unpaid, and all de- of the General Laws, I have during the year 1939 audited the partments have reported no unpaid bills. accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of I would call your attention to the following appropriation the Cary Memorial Library and have examined the securities balances which have been carried forward to the year 1940 and held by these Trustees. I have found the accounts correct ana REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 205 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON the securities in proper order. I have also verified the cash balance of the Trustees by reconciliation of bank balances. TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. BALANCE SHEET --- DECEMBER 31, 1939 JAMES H. RUSSELL, GENERAL ACCOUNTS Town Accountant Assets MIDDLESEX S. S Cash General .. $240,060.40 Then personally appeared the above named, James H. Rug- Non Revenue .... 51,306.93 sell, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him Cary Memorial Library 3,774.63 are correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. $295,141.96 Before me, Accounts Receivable Taxes—Polls Levy of 1937 $ 80.00 WM. S. SCAMMAN, Levy of 1938 590.00 Notary Public Levy of 1939 . . . . 1,644.00 2,314.00 Taxes—Personal Levy of 1935 4.95 - Levy of 1936 21.56 Levy of 1937 .. 132.20 Levy of 1938 1,600.72 Levy of 1939 .... 3,074 81 4,834.24 Taxes--Real Estate Levy of 1932 .......... $ 361.93 Levy of 1933 587 39 Levy of 1934 704.24 Levy of 1935 ... 754.25 Levy of 1936 740.30 Levy of 1937 • 1,107.04 Levy of 1938 42,676.91 Levy of 1939 . .... 228,923.81 275,855.87 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1937 .. $ 890.42 Levy of 1938 424.35 Levy of 1939 .. 437.41 1,752.18 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned $ '718 00 Added to Tax Bile 1933 21.41 Added to Tax Bills 1934 ....... . 99.68 Added to Tax Bills 1935 99.54 Added to Tax Bills 1936 ... 86 67 Added to Tax Bills 1937 101.75 Added to Tax Bills 1938 398.46 Added to Tax Bills 1939 . 1,107.27 2,632 78 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 207 208 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS-Continued ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS-Continued Street Assessments • 10.34 Water Assessments 1938 ... .. .. Added to Tax Bills 1932 $ 39 62 Water Assessments 1939 .. .. 183.48 Added to Tax Bills 1933 ....... 104.90 $2,142.56 Added to Tax Bills 1934 104.90 Tax Title Accounts Added to Tax Bills 1935 .......... 104 90 Tax Titles .... $ 42,362 72 Added to Tax Bills 1936 .. .. 104 90 Added to Tax Bills 1937 127 70 Tax Title Possessions 17,214 35 59,577.07 Added to Tax Bills 1938 75714 Added to Tax Bills 1939 . 2,975 98 Departmental Accounts $4,320.04 Dependent Children Aid $ 681 82 Health _ 1,356.50 Sidewalk Assessments Highway 3,006 58 Unapportioned $ 118.63 Old Age Assistance . 324 30 Added to Tax Bills 1937 ., .. .... 12 50 Public Welfare .... 4,598 13 Added to Tax Bills 193825 35 Schools . 35 00 Added to Tax Bills 1939 .... .. 114.93138.25 271.41 Munroe Cemetery Westview Cemetery ....... 1,722.69 Sundry .... 140.72 Water Assessments Military Aid .. -.- . .. 198 75 Unapportioned $ 1,904.03 State Aid 461 5012,664.24 Added to Tax Bills 1938 .... ..... 32 02 Added to Tax Bills 1939 .. 476.77 Sewer 2,412 82 House Connections 1938 $ 53 77 Water Liens House Connections 1939 9 71 63.48 Not Added to Tax Bills $ 764.29 Added to Tax Bills 1937 18.23 Water Added to Tax Bills 1938 .. 200.91 Rates 1936 $ 49 76 Added to Tax Bills 1939 913 72 1,897.15 Rates 1937 ..... .... 129.03 Rates 1938 13.33 Rates 1939 - .. 8,672 08 Committed Interest Guarantees 1935 and Prior . ... .. 1,408.53 Sewer Assessments 1933 ... $ 7.70 Guarantees 1936 1,614.33 Sewer Assessments 1934 47.17 Guarantees 1937 639.91 Sewer Assessments 1935 . . 39.96 Guarantees 1938 .. .. .. 535.00 Sewer Assessments 1936 32.82 Guarantees 1939 .. .. 617.58 Sewer Assessments 1937 .. ....... ... 35 64 House Connections .. 50.14 Sewer Assessments 1938 .. .. ... 95.21 Miscellaneous 2936 ... .. 17.78 Sewer Assessments 1939 297 37 Miscellaneous 1937 . . 4.00 Street Assessments 1932 18 86 Miscellaneous 1938 .. 15.00 Street Assessments 1933 53 14 Miscellaneous 1939 ......... 96.86 Street Assessments 1934 46 85 13,863.33 Street Assessments 1935 ..... 38.82 Sewer Construction - North Lexington Street Assessments 1936 34.26 Federal Grant 23,298.39 Street Assessments 1937 . .... 27 96 Drain Construction - Vine Brook Street Assessments 1938 .. .... 249.66 Federal Grant .. 39;933.69 Street Assessments 1939 .. 889.42 Highway Maintenance Sidewalk Assessments 1937 5.28 State Aid ...... $ 1,230.38 Sidewalk Assessments 1938 . 7.92 County Aid 1,230.38 Sidewalk Assessments 1939 ........ 20 70 2,460 76 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 209 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSETS AND DEFICIENCY ACCOUNTS—Continued TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. Highway Construction — Bedford Street BALANCE SHEET —DECEMBER 31, 1939 GENERAL ACCOUNTS State Aid $ 1,852.58 Liabilities and Reserves County Aid 1,235.06 $8,087.64 Overdrawn Accounts Temporary Loans — Anticipation of Revenue Overlay 1932 . . .. . $ 0.52 Dated April 18, 1939—Due April 5, 1940 $ 75,000.00 Overlay 1933 32 60 Dated Sept. 6, 1939 — Due Aug. 30, 1940 100,000.00 Overlay 1935 12 21 Dated Oct 5, 1939 — Due Oct. 4, 1940 100,000.00 Overlay 1987 ......... 95117 Dated Dec 21, 1939 — Due Dec. 20, 1940 75,000.00 Overlay 1938 .... . 786 98 $350,000 00 Overlay 1939 2,429 79 4,213.27 Temporary Loans—Anticipation of Reimbursement Dated Sept. 6, 1939 — Due Aug. 30, 1940 4,000.00 $752,736.87 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts General Library Account .... $ 2,683.81 Laura M. Brigham Account .. 225.49 Alice Butler Cary Account 421.52 Goodwin Musical Collection Account 59.45 Jane Phinney Account 34.53 Branch Library .. 349.83 3,774.63 Appropriation Accounts -- Revenue Treasurer's Department—Check Signer $ 6.36 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 1,390.94 Law Department-- Ryder Case—Expenses 22.80 Sewer Department— Stock Account 165.84 Sewer Construction— Sundry 2,688.08 Sidewalk Construction— Wages and Expenses 564.30 Highway Construction — Bedford Street 823.87 Highway Construction -- Westview Street 196.11 Federal Emergency Unemployment Relief — Labor, Materials and Expenses 5,821.98 Public Works — Welfare Aid 967.03 Permanent Memorial Committee 800.00 Loam Supply — Development . 182.04 Water Department — Stock Account 1,033.50 Water Construction --- Sundry Streets 3,041.88 17,704 73 Appropriation Accounts — Nom Revenue Sewer Construction --- North Lexington $ 16,449 84 Drain Construction --- Vine Brook ...,.. 34,896.90 Storm Emergency .. 46019 51,306.93 Cemetery Fund Income Accounts Colonial $ 1.19 Munroe 1 94 Westview ....... 0 13 3.26 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 211 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES AND RESERVE ACCOUNTS--Continued DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Tailings (Checks issued and not cashed) $126.62 Assets Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due $ 9,98175 Deposits Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due 32,167.12 Water House Connections ........... .. ...... $ 121.00 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 547.45 Miscellaneous . .. ... ..... 14.00 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 5,781.48 135.00 $ 48,477.80 Accounts Payable Public Welfare 1,238.36 Liabilities Apportioned Sewer Assessments State Taxes — Assessments in Excess Due in 1940 $ 2,100.96 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1939 $ 1,773.16 Due in 1941 1,987.87 Metropolitan Water Tax 1939 684 59 Due in 1942 1,493.88 State Parks and Reservations Tax 1939 91.61 Due in 1943 1,311.57 2,549.36 Due in 1944 1,112.04 Due in 1945 .. .. . 956.76 Overlays Reserved for Abatements Due in 1946580.39 Overlay for 1936 76L86 Due in 1947 394.98 Due in 1948 43.80 Revenue Reserves — Available When Collected $ 9,981.75 Motor Vehicle Excise ... $ 1,752.18 Apportioned Street Assessments Sewer Assessments 2,632.78 Due in 1940 $ 6,435.75 Street Assessments 4,320.04 Due in 1941 5,402.01 Sidewalk Assessments 271.41 Due in 1942 4,788.48 Water Assessments 2,412.82 Due in 1943 4,075.82 Water Liens 1,897.15 Due in 1944 4,075.98 Committed Interest2,142.56 Due in 1945 2,934.70 Tax Titles 59,577.07 Due in 1946 1,972.20 Departmental 12,664.24 Due in 1947 1,457.23 Sewer .... .. 63.48 Due in 1948 . 1,024.95 Water 13,863.33 Federal Grants . 63,232.07 32,167.12 164,829 13 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Premiums 143 52 Due in 1940 .. .. $ 185.90 Due in 1941 .. .. 157.01 Surplus Accounts Due in 1942 .. .. 89.34 Sewer Assessment Fund. $3,632.70 Due in 1943 -.... ... .. 50.34 Water Assessment Fund . .. 395.22 Due in 1944 .. 21 18 Water Department Available Surplus 19,636.30 Due in 1945 1614 Sale of Real Estate Fund 788 72 Due in 1946 . .. 11.02 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 3,888.05 Due in 1947 11.02 Veterans' Memorial Fund . .. 3,617.89 Due in 1948 5.50 Overlay Reserve Fund 83712 547.45 Road Machinery Fund . .. .. 8,13898 Apportioned Water Assessments Forfeitures — Guarantee Bond — Vine Brook Sewer and Drain Project ... 6,000.00 Due in 1940 .............. . .. $ 1,007.23 Excess and Deficiency— Surplus Revenue 109,232.49 Due in 1941 . ... . 1,007.25 Due in 1942 ... ... . 990.37 $752,736.87 Due in 1943 ,.._ .... 959.71 Due in 1944 . . 680 25 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 213 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Due in 1945 456.46 Due in 1946 .. 359.37 Drainage and Sewer Loans Due in 1947 ...„ 256.83 Inside Debt Limit: Due in 1948 .. .. 64 01 Mill Brook 1934-1940 .. . .. $3,000 00 5,781.48 Outside Debt Limit- $ 48,477.80 Vine Brook 1938-1953 ... 170,000 00 Water Loans TOWN DEBT Outside Debt Limit Assets Standpipe Loan 1934-1944 .. $ 15,000 00 Water Mains Loan 1927-1.942 .. 3,000.00 Net Banded or Fixed Debt Water Mains Loan 1927-1942 .. .. 8,000.00 Inside Debt Limit .... $166,789.00 Water Mains Loan 1928-1943 8,000.00 Outside Debt Limit .. .... 311,111.00 Water Mains Loan 1929-1944 .. ... . 10,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1930-1940 .. 5,000.00 $477,900 00 Water Mains Loan 1930-1940 3,000.00 Water Mains Loan 19304940 .. 6,000.00 Liabilities Water Mains Loan 1931-1941 .. 10,000.00 Water Mains Loan 1935-1940 .. 4,000.00 General Loans 66,000 00 Inside Debt Limit. $477,900.00 Buckman Tavern Park Loan 1913-1943 .. $ 4,000.00 Town Office Building Loan 1928-1943 18,000.00 Barnes Property Loan 1937-1942 .... .. 12,000.00 $34,00000 TRUST ACCOUNTS Outside Debt Limit: Assets Storm Damage Loan 1939-1942 . ... . ... 28,000.00 Trust Funds---Cash and Securities Highway Loan In Custody of Trustees of Public Trusts . ..... $ 92,977.32 Inside Debt Limit. Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund .. 7,679.06 Cary Street et. als, 19384942 .... . ........ 7,900.00 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 24,920.96 School Loans Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System 40,609.52 Inside Debt Limit $166,186.86 Const. & Remodeling Loan 19244945 .... . $ 27,000.00 Franklin School Loan 1930-1940 . . . 12,000.00 Liabilities Adams School Addition Loan 1931-1941 12,000.00 51,000 00 Battle Green Fund— Orin W Fiske .. $ 852.21 Battle Green Fund — Edith C. Redman . 500.00 Sewer Loans Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund .. . . 2,153 81 Inside Debt Limit. Hallie C Blake Prize Fund ... 1,008.33 Loan 1927-1941 ... ..... ......... $ 2,000.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds• Loan 1927-1947 .. 8,000.00 Colonial (Principal) ... 1,100.00 Loan 1928-1942 .... 8,000.00 Colonial (Income) 712.45 Loan 1938-1953 .. 57,889.00 Munroe (Principal) 32,685.00 70,889 00 Munroe (Income) .. 2,160.95 Westview (Principal) .... . 20,241.67 Outside Debt Limit: Westview (Income) .... 1,202.37 Loan 1933-1943 .. . $ 8,000.00 Robert P Clapp School Fund . . 200.00 Loan 1915-1945 .. .. 18,000.00 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,120.75 Loan 1938-1953 .. 26,111.00 Charles E French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,089.48 52,111.00 Charles E French School Medal Fund 2,722.30 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 215 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 565.51 Foreclosed Tax Title Property .. 69,060 00 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund 625.22 Water Supply System .... 802,540 00 Hayes Fountain Fund ........ 986 62 Cemeteries .. 35,549 00 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 256 99 $3,385,992.50 George 0 Smith Park Fund ............ . 2,578.65 George W Taylor Flag Fund 2,203 90 Furniture and Other Property George W Taylor Tree Fund 2,516.11 Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings. $ 31,790.15 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000 00 Police Emma I. Fiske School Fund 500 00 par $ 92,977.82 FirereDepartment ... .... 38,166 23 1,790 15 Department Samuel BridgeCharity Fund $ 5,398.80 Weights and Measures Department .. 1,600 00 Tree Warden's Department 1,500 00 Elizabeth B Gerry Charity Fund 2,280.26 Sewer Department .. .. .. 1,000.00 7,679.06 Highway Department 16,000.00 Cary Memorial Library General Fund $ 11,675 28 School Department . .... 98,024.19 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund .. 2,440.00 Libraries .. 60,000 00 Maria Cary Library Fund 354.31 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 3,300 00 Beals Library Fund .. .. .. 1,100.00 Public Works Building 1,200 00 Laura M Brigham Library Fund . .. 3,025 00 Water Supply System .. 9,600.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Library Fund 1,025 00 Cemeteries 829.50 Nelson W. Tenney Fund .. 2,000.00 263,660.07 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund .... 124.19 $3,649,652.57 Pauline Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund . .. 100.00 Wellington Fund .... .. 1,077 18 24,920 96 Annuity Savings Fund ..... ... . . .. .... $ 19,473 96 Annuity Reserve Fund 77513 Pension Accumulation Fund .. .... 19,487 59 Expense Fund .... . .. .. . .. 872 84 40,609.52 $166,186.86 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Assets Land and Buildings .. .... $3,385,992.50 Furniture and Other Property .. .. 263,660 07 $3,649,652 57 Liabilities Land and Buildings Town Office and Gary Memorial Buildings $467,000 00 Fire Department .. ... .. 28,923 19 Sewer Department 408,228.00 Schools1,159,386.10 Libraries .. 116,131.21 • Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 243,900.00 Town Farm Land 6,525.00 Public Works Building 48,800 00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 217 218 TOWN OF LEKINGTON RECEIPTS RECEIPTS--Continued GENERAL REVENUE Brought forward $82,271.89 $81.4,889.07 Taxes — Levy of 1939 From County Polls $ 5,256.00 Dog Licenses 1,647.25 Personal 50,104.92 From United States Real Estate .. 450,104.92 Dependent Children — Aid . 1,767.32 $540,992.12 Dependent Children—Adm. 312.32 Old Age Assistance — Aid 19,532.58 Taxes ---- Prior Years Old Age Assistance—Adm. 651.03 Polls $ 986.00 Sewer and Drain Construction 109,793.31 Personal 2,618.31 Sewer Construction 50,337.62 Real Estate 209,3310$ $216,818.32 $212,935.39 All Other General Revenue From the Commonwealth For Loss of Taxes Income Tax $ 50,066 00 Town of Arlington Land . $ 410.95 City of Cambridge Land 463 63 Income Tax—Ch.362 Acts of 1936 803 89 Tax Title Redemptions Business Corporation Tax 182 69 Real Estate Tax 35,489.19 Gas, Electric Light & Water Tax $ 36,363.77 Veterans Exemption 33 56 $ 51,086.14 $1,067,666.1fi Licenses COMMERCIAL REVENUE Liquor .. . $ 1,200 00 Special Assessments and Privileges Pedlars .... ........ . 32.00 Special Assessments Sunday 40 00 Sewer Bowling .. .... .. .. 10 00 Apportioned -- Advance $ 383 36 Milk .. .. 46.00 Unapportioned334.12 Pasteurization of Milk .. 60 00 Added to Tax Bills — 1939 1,346.21 All Other 437.50 Added to Tax Bills---Prior. .. 1,390.71 — $ 1,825.50 Added to Tax Titles . .. 164.89 Permits $ 3,619.29 Marriage .. $ 244.00 Street Building 469.00 Apportioned—Advance $ 170.00 Plumbing 268.00 Unapportioned 68.40 Wire 178.50 Added to Tax Bills—1939 4,188.63 All Other ... .. 130 00 Added to Tax Bills-- Prior .... 2,453.85 $ 1,289.50 Added to Tax Titles 151.02 Fines and Forfeits $ 7,031.90 Court Fines $ 760.42 Sidewalk Contract Violations 6,000.00 Apportioned—Advance $ 318.10 $ 6,760.42 Unapportioned 97.04 Added to Tax Bills — 1939 107.61 Grants and Gifts Added to Tax Bills— Prior 71.98 From Commonwealth $ 594.73 Aid to Industrial Schools $ 653.97 English Speaking Classes .. 82 09 Water Loss of Taxes-- State Land 413 03 Apportioned—Advance $ 72 00 Highway Fund Distribution 81,122 80 Unapportioned .. .. .. .. 72.40 Carried forward .. .. ... $32,271.89 $814,889.07 Carried forward $144.40 $11,246.92$1,067,666.16 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 219 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS Continued RECEIPTS-Continued Brought forward $144.40 $11,245.92$1,067,566.16 Brought forward $2,124.44$1,111,105.22 Added to Tax Bills-1939 .... 530.38 Accounting Department Added to Tax Bills-- Prior 295.79 Supplies $ 0.45 Added to Tax Titles 25.01 Engineering Department $ 995.58 Engineering Services .... .. 86.50 Privile ea Board of Appeals g Hearings 130.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Board of Survey Levy of 1939 . $ 29,209.59 Hearings .. 5.00 Prior Years 2,055.97 $ 2,346.89 $ 31,265.56 Signs Protection of Persons and Property Overhanging $ 32.00 Police Department $ 43,539.08 Junk $ 1.00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE -- DEPARTMENTAL Fire Settlement on Automobile 31.00 $ 32.00 General Government Inspection Treasurer Weights and Measures ........... $ 117.61 $ 149.$1 Release Fees- Tax Titles $ 132.00 Collector Health and Sanitation Certificate Fees $ 190.00 Health Department Tax Demand Costs 612 85 Contagious Diseases $ 423.47 Disclaimer Fees 8.00 Tuberculosis 1,110.42 $ 810.85 Dental Clinic .. 174.10 Town Clerk Slaughtering Fees 106.20 Mortgages Recorded $ 296.46 $ 1,814.19 Mortgages Discharged .. 12.50 Sewer Department Pole Location Certificates 14 25 House Connections $ 252.22 Miscellaneous Certificates . 13.00 Rentals 2.72 Sporting License Fees 116.25 $ 254 94 Dog License Fees .. 197.50 $ 2,069 18 Miscellaneous Collections .. 4.25 $ 654.21 Highways General Town Office Buildings Machinery Rentals .... $ 8,165.93 Rent .. .. $ 86.00 Street Repair and Sundry Items 961 69 Telephone Collections& Misc. 8.97 $ 9,127 62 $ 94.97 Maintenance Cary Memorial Building State Aid $ 1,769.62 Rent $ 41100 County Aid 1,769.62 Selectmen $ 3,539.24 Hearings .. .. . $ 3 00 Construction By-laws 3.40 State Aid .. $ 547.74 Maps and Stamps 10.51 County Aid ..... .. ........ . .. 371.16 _ Advertising Liquor Licenses ....... 4.50 $ 918.90 $ 21.41 $ 13,585.76 Carried forward ... $2,124.44$1,111,105.22 Carried forward $1,129,256.11 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 221 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ' RECEIPTS--Continued RECEIPTS—Continued Brought forward $1,129,256.11 Brought forward $1,199,128.10 Public Welfare Rates— Prior Years .... 6,330.16 Reimbursements for Relief Liens 539.89 From Individuals $ 1,031.60 Liens Added to Taxes 510.40 From Cities and Towns 4,816.64 Liens Added to Tax Titles 483.54 From State 19,977 83 $ 75,140.73 $ 25,826.0? Miscellaneous Reimbursements — Guarantees 1939 ........ .... $ 368.19 to Dependent to Dependent Children From State 3 0Y8 74 Guarantees—Prior Years 275.51 House Connections—1939 153.85 Reimbursements — House Connections—Prior Years 28.84 Old Age Assistance Insurance Premium Rebate 73.80 From Cities and Towns .. $ 1,073.92 Sundry items .... .. 1,585.60 From State 15,033.26 $ 2,485.79 $ 16,107.18 $ 77,626.52 $ 45,009.95 Cemeteries Soldiers' Benefits Munroe State Aid FromAnnual Care $ 349.50 State $ 419 50 Military Aid Interments 223.00 Foundations 69.85 From State 377.50 Tomb Charge ... 5.00 $ 797 00 $ 647 35 Schools Westview Tuition — State Wards $ 2,584.48 Sale of Lots $ 3,178.00 Other Tuition . 18,700.54 Interments 543 00 Sale of Books and Supplies 152.29 Foundations .. ... 169.00 All other items .. 136.93 House Rent ....... 110 00 $ 21,574.24 Miscellaneous .. 2.40 $ 4,002.40 Recreation $ 4,649 75 Parks Sundry Items . . $ 148 92 Interest Unclassified . .. $ 9,810.78 Tax Titles .. . 6,519 61 Sale of Real Estate---Sundry .. .. $ .00 Motor Vehicle Excise 136.42 271 Costs Added to Tax Titles .... ... 271.35 Cemeteries • ............... . .. 31.63 Land Court and Attorney Fees on Loans issued39.13 Tax Titles 554.00 Added to Tax Titles 2,442.01 Dividend Belmont Trust Company 0.37 Special Assessments Reimbursement of 1988 expenditures 1,342 66 Sewer ..... $ 889.69 Sundry items 68.50 Street ... ,... 2,185 36 $ 2,336 88 Sidewalk . .......... 30.20 Public Service Enterprises Water 334.22 Water Department Added to Tax Titles 143.84 $ 3,583 31 Sale of Water Rates 1939 . $ 67,277.24 $ 22,562.89 Carried forward $1,199,123.10 Carried forward $1,303,962.28 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ' RECEIPTS-Continued RECEIPTS--Continued Brought forward .. .. $1,303,962.26 Brought forward $1,592.90 $1,868,468.45 Municipal Indebtedness Old Age Assistance-Aid and Expenses .. .. 45.00 Temporary Loans Soldiers' Relief-Aid and Ex- Anticipation of Revenue $525,000.00pensee .. . 201.00 Anticipation of Reimbursement 4,000 00Unclassified 20.00 $529,000.00 $ 1,858.90 General Loans Refunds-All Other Storm Emergency 23,003 09 Sewer & Dram-Vine Brook $ 934.78 Premiums124.20 $662,124.20 Old Age Assistance Fund-Aid101.45 Dog Licenses 1,266.43 Agency, Trust and Investment Interest on Debt 4,036.73 Agency $ 6,339.36 Sporting Licenses . $ 934.00 Transfers-Trust Fund Income Dog Licenses . 2,069.00 Park Department $ 3,003.00 W.A.Tower Fund Income $ 340.00 Trust and Investment E. C. Redman Battle Green Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Fund Income ..... 12.58 Munroe $ 1,100.00 $ 352.58 Westview 1,527.83 Cemetery Department 2,627.83 Colonial - Perpetual Care Other Permanent Trust Fund Income $ 50.00 Colonial-French Fun1 Income 50.00 Emma I. Fiske Cemetery Fund 300.00 Munroe-Perpetual Care Fund Private Trust Account Income 500.00 Emma I. Fiske School Fund .... $ 500.00 Westview -- Perpetual Care Tailings 65.76 Fund Income 500.00 555.76 1,100.00 Deposits $ 9,650.84 Sewer House Connections .. $ 1,360.00 Water House Connections ........ 2,888.40 Total Cash Receipts $1,878,119.29 Westview Street Construction .. 1,600.00 Departmental Transfers Town Seal Cuts 2.00 5,745.40 Deposits to Accounts Receivable Petty Cash-Collector 150.00 Sewer House Connections............. $ 1,455.50 $ 12,381.99 Water House Connections ..... 2,622.50 Highway Construction 1,303.89 $ 6,381.89 Refunds and Transfers Refunds-General Departments For Supplies Accounting Department $ 266.54 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Foreclosure & Redemption of Building Expenses $ 81.54 Tax Titles 228.70 -Sewer Department-Stock. 186.60 Law Department-Expenses .... 3.00 Highway Maintenance - Wages Police Department-Expenses .. 3.66 and Expenses 290.66 Fire Department-Expenses ..... 11.88 Highway Maintenance - Chapter Health Department-Expenses.. 1.00 90 11.76 Sewer Department-Stock 36.68 Highway Machinery Account .. 8.85 Public Welfare-Aid & Expenses 1,041.50 Carried forward . .......... $1,692.90 $1,868,468.45 Carried forward $574.41 $5,381.89$1,878,119.29 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 225 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON RECEIPTS—Concluded EXPENDITURES Brought forward $674.41 $5,381.89$1,878,119.29 PAYMENTS ON SELECTMEN'S WARRANTS ' Water Maintenance — Wages and Expenses 1,894.58 General Government Water Maintenance — Replace- ments 18.01) Appropriation Committee .... $ 775.63 Water Department—Stock 1,917.76 Selectmen's Department .. 4,713.00 $ 4,404.75 Accounting Department 4,684.57 For Services Treasurer's Department 2,38614 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Other Finance Offices and Accounts 81.97 Building — Expenses $ 226.13 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 34.10 Highway Maintenance — Wages Collector's Department 6,721.92 and Expenses 2,586.44 Assessor's Department .. 5,842.11 Water Maintenance — Wages Law Department .. 5,408.47 and Expenses 8.86 Town Clerk's Department . 2,541.15 $ 2,771.37 Elections and Registrations Department 1,388.84 $ 12,558.01 Public Works—Supt's Office 5,835.36 . Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building .. 10,341.60 Total Cash Receipts and Transfers $1,890,677.30 Engineering Department ... 12,106.00 Cash Balance January 1, 1939 ......... 443,135.15 Board of Appeals .. 153.17 Planning Board ..... 273.42 . $2,333,812.45 Board of Retirement .. .. .. 750.00 $ 64,037.45 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department .... .. $ 41,593.67 Fire Department . ....... .. 42,427.20 Building Department .. .. .. 1,235.00 Wire Department .... 690 00 Weights and Measures Department 495.71 Insect Suppression .. ... . 4,275 04 Shade Trees .... 2,075.49 Forest Fires 1,38710 Dog Officer ........... .. .. .. 100.00 $ 94,279.21 Health and Sanitation Health Department . .. $ 5,129.80 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital .... 6,291.31 Dog Clinic 323.15 Dental Clinic ....... . 1,849 95 Posture Clinic 625.00 Vital Statistics .. .. 25.00 Animal Inspection 500.00 S'aughtering Inspection .. .. .. .. .. . .. . 777.76 Plumbing Inspection ......... 1,004 88 Sewer Department Maintenance ... .... .. . 4,736 82 Services • 723 82 Carried forward .... .... .. .... $22,711.31 $158,316.66 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 227 228 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES--Continued EXPENDITURES--Continued Brought forward $22,711.31 $158,316.66 Brought forward .. $66,897.30$1,041,265.29 , Stock 478.02 Administration of Trust Funds 55.00 Construction 121,645.11 Town Report 791.10 Removal of Ashes and Care of Dumps. 1,899.98 Loam Supply Development .... 458.96 . Garbage Collection 4,999.51 Ryder Case Settlement 41,000.00 Drain and Sewer Construction 256,615.64 Unclassified 215.85 $407,625.75 Storm Emergency 1,160.47 $110,078.68 Highways Maintenance $ 44,165.20 Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Chapter 90 Maintenance 6,011.76 Departmente $ 23,869.12 Maintenance Snow Removal 18,659.76 Traffic Regulation and Control .. ....... 1,785.04 ServicesStock enanc3,336.13 Street Lights .. 22,398.28 Cons 4,043.38 475.85 Construction .. 6,304.12 Street Signs Munroe Cemetery Road Machinery .. . .. 8,848 58 Sidewalk Construction 445.09 Maintenance 2,15914 Westview Cemetery Street Construction ... 5,131.41 Maintenance ..... .. .. 2,887.79 . $107,921.47 $ 42,599.68 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Interest and Maturing Debt Public Welfare $ 79,479.52 Interest on Debt $ 16,139 82 Town Physician .. . ... 750.00 Dependent Children Aid 10,223.94 MaturingDebt 134,500 00 Old Age Assistance 26,103.03 StormurEmergency Refunding 23,000 00 State Aid . .. .. 629.50 $178,639.82 Military Aid .. .... .. .... .... ... 517.50 Temporary Loans SoldiersRelief 7,825.08 Anticipation of Revenue .... 100.00 $475,000.00 Soldiers' Burial Anticipation of Reimbursement .. .. 12,000,00 $125,628.57 $487,000 00 Schools and Libraries Agency School Department State Tax ..... $ 60,120.00 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax .... .. 12,213.23 Maintenance .. $226,790 92 Metropolitan Water Tax 30,983.42 Americanization Classes 186.20 Vocational Education 903.24 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax .. .... 1,515.16 ... Cary Memorial Library .. .. .. 13,892.48 State Parks and Reservation Tax .. . 795.35 $241,772.84 Special Highway Tax 28.00 Middlesex County Tax 28,706.93 Recreation and Unclassified Dog Licenses 3,335.40 Parks and Playgrounds $ 14,325.16 Sporting Licenses .... 934.00 Memorial Day 232.71 $138,626.49 Patriots' Day 600.00 Trust and Investment Pensions 15,103.68 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Munroe $ 1,100.00 Public Works—Labor, Materials and Expenses .... 19,599.88 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds—Westview 1,527.83 Public Works—Welfare Aid 1,229.68 Trust Fund—Miscellaneous ... 800.00 Public Works Building 8,191.56 Cemetery Trust Funds Income—Colonial. 100.80 - Insurance . 7,215.13 Cemetery Trust Funds Income—Munroe 498.43 Carried forward $66,397.30$1,041,265.29 Carried forward .... $4,027.06$1,993,209.96 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 229 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES-Continued EXPENDITURES-Continued Brought forward $4,027.06$1,993,209 96Brought forward $2,035,269 00 Cemetery Trust Funds Income-Westview 513.81 Old Age Assistance Fund-For Administration 651.03 For Supplies Old Age Assistance Fund-For Aid .. . 19,634.03 Assessors' Department $ 19.76 Dependent Children Fund-For Administration 255 69 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building .67 Dependent Children Fund-For Aid ... 1,823.95 Engineering Department ....... 150.00 Deposits Police Department 611.78 Sewer House Connections 134.50 Fire Department .. .. .. ...... ..... 22.56 Water House Connections .. 335.95 Insect Suppression 110 98 Miscellaneous 196.11 Shade Trees 75.65 Tailings 10.01 Health Department 3.73 $ 27,582.14 Sewer Maintenance 118.50 Sewer Services 175.95 Refunds Sewer Construction 94.00 Taxes Highway Maintenance 17.90 Polls-Current Year $ 10.00 Highway Construction 3.75 Pubic Welfare 53.42 Personal Property-Prior Years 3.74 Personal Property-Current Year .. .. 3.55 School Maintenance 23.61 Real Estate-Prior Years 1,146.89 Cary Memorial Library 23.61 Parks and Playgrounds 175.36 Real Estate-Current Year 6,461.07Public Works Building 23.90 Motor Vehicle Excise Prior Years 37.04 Public Works-Labor, Material,and Expenses.• 104.34 Current Year 1,320.97 Public Works-Welfare Aid 5.61 Sewer Assessments Water Maintenance 461.47 Prior Years 11.63 Water Services 1,034.29 Water Stock 18.00 Street Assessments Water Construction . .. 1,025.78 Prior Years .. 25.54 Cemetery Maintenance-Westview 38.84 Sewer Assessment Interest $ 4,404.75 Prior Years . . 2.82 Street Assessment Interest For Services Prior Years 1.56 Public Service Enterprises Engineering Department $ 5.50 Sewer Services 132.92 Water Rates-Current Year .. 60.80 Sewer Construction 457.00 Accrued Interest School Maintenance . .. 132.60 Taxes 8.05 All Other Cary Memorial Library 7.13 Collector's Department Costs 0.35 Parks and Playgrounds 3.30 ........ . 1.00 Licenses - Gasoline 1 00 Unclassified $ 9,095.01 Water Maintenance 4,01515..9898 Water Services .. . .... .... 672.19 Total Payments on Selectmen's Warrants $2,029,887 11 Water Construction :: 213.35 Cemetery Maintenance-Munroe 42.40 Departmental Transfers Cemetery Maintenance-Westview .. ..... 168.00 $ 2,77137 Accounts Receivable-From Deposits Sewer House Connections .. ..... .... $ 1,455 50 Total Cash Expenditures and Transfers .......... $2,042,445 12 Water House Connections .. .... .. 2,622 50 Highway Construction 1,303 89 Cash on Hand December 31, 1939 291,367.33 $ 5,381 89 $2,333,812.45 Carried forward . $2,035,269 00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE dy C le0.1 °° azi w � ❑ � ,°Q, & �4;1et °°' m )w cable EwU d m L.1-1 v cam, '� ca"+ b E ^C E t�Q G" g Q d 1; �''3 LAS Os o x? d� re cts W-- R ❑ 0 General Government 0/ Appropriation Committee: 0 Personal Services $ 350,00 $ 350.00 .... Expenses .. ... 450.00 425.63 24.37 R . H 0 Selectmen's Department: Personal Services 3,036.34 2,974.33 62.01 R X Expenses .... . .. 1,761.00 1,738.67 22.33 R Accounting Department: [Z Personal Services 4,128.00 266.54 4,364.62 30.02 R 0 Expenses 325.00 320.05 4.95 R C Treasurer's Department: 1x3 Personal Services 1,683 75 1,683.75 Expenses .. 421.50 50.00 471.50 Outlay-Check Signer 237.25 230.89 6.86 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 200.00 81.97 118.03 R Foreclosure and Redemp- tion of Tax Titles $2,196.34 228.70 34.10 $1,000.00 1,390.94 CoIlector's Department: Personal Services 5,034.00 5,034.00 to Expenses 1,780.00 1,687.92 42.08 R oµo APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE-Continued I Assessors' Department: Personal Services 5,209.00 72.00 5,281.00 ........ ....... Expenses ... .. .... 400 00 180.87 561.11 19.76 .. ..... . Law Department. Personal Services and Spe- cial Fees 2,000 00 1,910.00 90.00 R Expenses 415.00 130.65 489.50 106.15 R ... Ryder Case-Expenses ... 8177 .. ... 58.97 ..... 22.80 Ryder Case - Personal Services ..... 3,000 00 3,000.00 .... y Town Clerk's Department Personal Services .. 2,366.25 2,354.25 12.00 R Expenses ...... 186.90 .. 186.90 ............ ........... 0 Elections Department "9 Expenses-Town Clerk ... . ..... 50 00 50 00 Expenses-Selectmen . .. 586.00 .. 446 84 189.16 R .... .. Registrations Department. Personal Services .. 292.00 200 00 ... .. 492.00 Expenses ..... ..... 400 00 400.00 y oi Public Works-Supt's Office Z Personal Services ........ 5,588.00 .... . 5,588 00 .. ... ..... Expenses 390.00 247 36 .. 142.64 R Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Personal Services ... .... 3,249.00 .... 3,229.00 20.00 R Expenses . ... .. 6,750 00 363 17 7,112.60 0.57 . Engineering Department Personal Services . .... 12,624.00 11,404.19 1,219.81 R Expenses 900.00 701.81 155.50 42.69 R Board of Appeals: Expenses 150.00 3.17 158.17 .. .. .. .. APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE-Continued Planning Board: Expenses 250.00 223.42 26.58 R Engineering 100.00 .. 50.0D 50.00 Board of Retirement: Expenses .. .. 750.00 750.00 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department. Personal Services .. .. .. .. 88,325.04 .. 38,254.04 71.00 R .......... Expenses ... .. 4,225 00 3.65 3,339 63 611 78 277.24 R Fire Department: 'v Personal Services .. .... 36,248.25 .. 35,351 17 ...... 897.08 R .. W Expenses .... 7,485.00 11.83 7,076.03 22.56 398.24 R .... "9 Building Department. 0 Personal Services 1,100.00 1,100.00 'IH Expenses 135 00 135.00 .. .... 0 Wire Department: Personal Services ......... 600.00 600 00 Expenses ... ........... 100.00 90.00 10.00 R Weights & Measures Department Personal Services 460.00 381.20 68.80 Expenses 118.80 .. . 114.51 4.29 R Z Insect Suppression: y Personal Services 300.00 300.00 Suppression: , Wages and Expenses 3,583.25 3,179.03 110.98 243.24 R H Insect Suppression (Cont.) Additional Equipment 44.17 »......».. 44.17 Truck Replacement 900.00 .» 751.84 148.16 Shade Trees: Wages and Expenses 2,448.70 2,076.49 76.66 297.56 R Forest Fires: Personal Services . 200.00 200.00 Wages and Expenses 1,200.00 1,187.10 12.90 R ...... APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS--REVENUE-Continued E Dog Officer: Personal Services 100.00 100.00 Health and Sanitation Health Department: Personal Services 500.00 500.00 •.•- Expenses 5,000.00 1.00 4,629.80 3.73 367.47 R ... Middlesex County Tuber- culosis Hospital As- sessment . 6,291.31 6,291,31 •••• Dog Clinic: 1.3 Expenses .. . 350.00 323.15 26.85 R . . 0 Dental Clinic: X Personal Services . 1,750.00 1,750.00 ••••• Expenses 100.00 99.95 0.05 R .... . . 0 Posture Clinic: Expenses . .. 525.00 625 00 Vital Statistics i Birth and Death Returns .. .. 25 00 25.00 .•... •• X Animal Inspection H Personal Services 500.00 500.00 •• 0 Slaughtering Inspection. x Personal Services .... 800 00 ....... 777.76 22.24 R Plumbing Department Personal Services 800.00 .. 800.00 . Expenses 125.00 .. 124.58 .. 0.42 R Prin ing and Folding By- Lawa . .. .. 80.30 80.30 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services .. 1,124.26 .. .... 1,124.26 ... ... ......... Wages and Expenses 4,785.00 .. . 3,612.56 118.50 1,053.94 R Sewer Services: Wages and Expenses 1,550.00 .. 723.82 308.87 517.31 R APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE--Continued Sewer Stock Supplies 420.58 ... .. 228.28 478.02 .. . .. 165.84 Sewer Construction: Sundry Streets .. ., 698.88 3,500.00 . 959.80 561.00 . .. 2,688.08 Sewer Department Claim 65.70 .. 65.70 .. Drain Construction: Massachusetts Ave etc 641.49 .. . . 641.49 �s Sundry414 14 ... .. 414.14 hi Dumps and Ashes 0 Wages and Expenses 1,900.00 1,899.98 .. 002 R ...... H Garbage Collection- ❑ Contract ... 4,800 00 200.00 4,999.51 .... . . 0.49 R ,4 Highways 1-3 Highway Maintenance• Personal Services 5,356.00 5,356 00 .. .. X Wages & Expenses ... . 36,000.00 2,827.10 38,809 20 17 90 Chapter 90 2,000 00 4,011 76 6,011 76Cc] Snow Removal 0 Wages & Expenses 18,000.00 659 76 18,659 76 .. Traffic Regulation & Control H Wages&Expenses , . 1,975 00 1,785.04 189.96 R Improvements ........ 35.50 35.50 H Street Lights: Lighting& Expenses 23,000 00 ...... . 22,398.28 601.72 R Street Signs. Wages& Expenses 550 00 476.35 73.65 R Road Machinery. Expenses8,900.00 3.85 8,848.58 . 55 27 M Sidewalk Construction: Sundry Streets 9.39 1,000.00 445.09 564.30 a, APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE--Continued Highway Construction: Bedford Street - Chap- ter 90 4,655.14 4,000.00 A 3,831.27 4,000 00 A ....... . 823.87 Charles Street 41.81 41.81 Westview Street 1,500 00 1,300.14 3 75 196.11 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Public Welfare: Accounts Payable 1935 . 703.11 382.81 1,085 92 ...... .. . Personal Services 4,074.19 4,063.99 10.20 R Administration 550.00 493.61 53.42 2.97 R Aid & Expenses . 61,100.81 12,692.90 72,560.35 1,233.36* Commodity Distribution 1,500.00 1,275.65 224.35 R Town Physician 750.00 750.00 Dependent Children' C Personal Services 450.00 314.64 135.36 R 111 Administration 25.00 9.71 15.29 R Aid & Expenses . 10,000 00 9,899.59 100.41 R Old Age Assistance. x Personal Services 1,821.67 1,759.47 62.20 R L] Administration . .. 150.00 . 106.19 43.81 R H Aid & Expenses 25,000.00 45.00 24,237 37 807 63 R . 0 So'.diers' Relief: Personal Services 350.00 350 00 . .. Administration 25.00 6.00 19.00 R Aid & Expenses ... 7,475.00 201.00 7,469.08 206.92 R State Aid 700.00 . ....... 629 5070.50 R . .. Military Aid 1,000.00 ... 517.50 200.00 282.50 R Burials . .. 100.00 100.00 Schools and Libraries School Maintenance: Prior Year Bills 259.95 259.95 . .... Persona] Services 192,021.10 186,731.88 2,000.00 3,289 22 R APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE-Continued Expenses 40,000.00 ............ 39,720.85 267.60 1155 R Out of State Travel 100 00 ....... 78 24 ... . .. 21 76 R Americanization Classes 190 00 186.20 ....... 3 80 R .. Vocational Education 1,187 00 903 24 283 76 R Cary Memorial Library Personal Services 9,835.00 9,834 65 0.35 R Expenses 2,452 75 1,647 25 4,057 83 30 74 11 43 R Recreation and Unclassified Pd Parks & Playgrounds O Personal Services 4,012.17 3,939 17 73 00 R ,0 Wages&Expenses 10,500 00 352 58 10,385 99 178 66 287 93 R y Fence - Center Play- p ground $231 73 231 73 K1 Fence - East Lexington a Playground 85.59 35.59 Memorial Day Z Expenses 250 00 232.71 1'7 29 R a Patriots' Day• R Expenses 500 00 500 00 Pensions-Non Contributory 0 Fire 1,107 81 1,107.81 .. Z Police2,095 00 1,095 00 Pensions - Contributory Pension Accumulation Fund 12,633 00 12,633 00 ... Interest Deficiency 267.87 267 87 .. .. Public Works Building Wages&Expenses 8,400 00 8,191 56 23 90 184.64 R Public Works• Labor, Materials, & Ex- penses . ......... . . .. 20,000.00 14,073.68 104.34 ... 5,82198 Welfare Aid . .. 2,202 32 1,229 68 5.61 967 03 -Ta APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE-Continued r`' Insurance- Premiums .... $7,890.00 7,215.13 $ 674.87 R Administration of Trust Funds• Expenses .. 70 00 55.00 15.00 R Town Report. Printing 791.10 791.10 ............ Permanent Memorial Committee. Expenses ... 800.00 800.00 Loam Supply Development• Wages&Expenses 641 00 .... 458.96 182.04 Ryder Case Settlement: 4-3 Vine Brook Damage .... . 41,000 00 _ 41,000.00 Unclassified. Z Expenses 300.00 20.00 215.85 2L00 83.15 R G Reserve Fund: Transfers 15,000.00 ............ 13,383.16 1,616.84 R t., Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance• Personal Services 4,256 914,256.89 0.02 W -- Z Wages & Expenses . . 53,000 00 1,903 38 18,564.53 36,142.57 196.28 W 0 H Replacements1,250 00 18.00 1,047 70 219.14 1.16 W Water Services. Wages& Expenses 5,000.00 3,336.13 1,606.48 57.39 W Water Stock. Supplies . 3,177.12 1,917.76 4,043.38 18.00 1,033.50 Water Construction: Raymond Street 1,094.82 ....... 1,094.82 .... Stetson Street .... . . 3,500 00 2,790.50 709.50 ... ........ Cottage& East Streets 880.21880.21 Sundry Streets .. . 85.13 7,0040.00 8,513 62 629.63 3,041.88 Cemetery Maintenance- Munroe: Personal Services 250.00 250.00 Wages and Expenses 1,951.80 1,909.14 42.40 0 26 R APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued Cemetery Maintenance - Westview: Personal Services 450 00 450 00 ... Wages & Expenses .. 2,644.80 2,437 79 206.84 0.17 C Interest and Maturing Debt Interest on Debt. Interest 13,61.1 90 7,252.98 16,139 82 4,725 06 R Maturing Debt• Notes . . . . . . 132,019 84 2,480 16 134,500 00 . . tAl $19,807.89 $1,008,786.62 $38,151.15 $960,596 35 $66,451.49 $20,759.73 $18,938.09 D 71 A—Appropriation Rescinded H R---Transfer to Accounts Payable. 'V C—Transfer to Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund. H M--Transfer to Road Machinery Fund a R—Transfer to Revenue Account. W—Transfer to Water Department Available Surplus. n n a to Cs fo APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-NON-REVENUE E en d � Iv a k.� s C.'S 4 1 m 4 v C°� , U ,I T� 4c k 5O '� cis 'A a w. q a Sewer Construction: 8 North Lexington $86,797.53 $50,337.62 $120,685.31 16,449.84, Drain & Sewer Construction Vine Brook 180,284.46 110,728.09 256,615.64 .... .. 34,396.90 a Public Works: '31 Labor, Materials & Ex- ' penses 6,625.70 5,525 70 .. .. Storm Emergency Wages & Expenses .. . 1,620.66 .... . . 1,160.47 460.19 0 Storm Emergency. Refunding Loan $23,000.00 .. .. 23,000.00Z • $274,228.34 $23,000.00 $161,065 71 $406,987.12 $0.00 $0.00 $51,306.93 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 241 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Selectmen's Expenses $ 973.85 Town Meeting Checkers 16.00 ANALYSIS OF APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Postage 207.56 Office Supplies 245.90 Revenue Office equipment and repair 30.75 Advertising and Printing 140.66 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE - PERSONAL SERVICES Constable service 6.00 Association Dues 10.00 Credits Preparing Town Warrants for Mailing .. 88.00 Appropriation-March 20,1939 $ 360.00 Sundry items . ... 19.95 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 1,738.67 Secretary $ 800.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- Stenographic Service 50.00 nue Account 22.33 $ 350.00 $ 1,761.00 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE -- EXPENSES ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT -- PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Credits Appropriation - March 20, 1939 $ 460 00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 4,128.00 Debits Refund 266.54 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Supplies $ 30.04 $ 4,394.54 Postage 119.44 Debits Printing reports 177.06 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Preparing reports for mailing 55.00 Accountant .. $ 3,100.00 State Association meeting expenses 34.10 Clerks .... .. .. 1,264.52 Association dues ....... 10.00 $4,364.52 $ 425.63 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- nue Account 30.02 nue Account 24.87 $ 4,894.54 $ 450.00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT-EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation - March 20, 1939 $ 3,036.34 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 325.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerk $ 1,664,00 Postage and Office Supplies $ 154.97 Assistant Clerk .. .. 1,222.83 Office equipment and repair .. 101.13 Other Clerical88.00 Binding records .. ... 29.45 Association dues 10.00 $ 2,974 33 Travel expenses .. .. 15.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Rave- Sundry items . 9.50 nue Account 62.01 $ 3,036.34 $ 320 05 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES nue Account 4.95 Credits $ 325.00 Appropriation - March 20, 1989 $ 1,761.00 • REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 248 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES FORECLOSURE & REDEMPTION OF TAX TITLES Credits Credits Appropriation- March 20, 1939 $ 683.75 Balance-January 1, 1939 $ 2,196.34 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 (Foreclosure and Refunds .. . .. 228.70 Redemption of Tax Titles) .. .... 1,000.00 $2,425.04 $1,683.75 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Expense . .. $ 2.00 Treasurer $ 1,000.00 Postage and Supplies ....... .. .. .. 5.19 Clerk 683.75 Office Equipment and Repair .. ..... .. 17.84 $ 1,683.75 Recording Fees ... .. 7.17 Travel Expense 1 90 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES $ 34.10 Credits Transferred to Treasurer's Department -- Appropriatmon- March 20, 1939 . . $ 421.50 Expenses by vote of the Town March 20, 1939 $ 1,000 00 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Ap- $ 1,034.10 propriation Committee .. .. ...... ... 50.00 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 1,390.94 $ 471.50 • Debits COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT -- PERSONAL SERVICES Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Office Supplies .. $ 150 66 Credits Office equipment and repair 22.59 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 5,034 00 Bond Premium . 288.50 Travel Expense . . 9 75 Debits $ 471.50 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Collector $ 2,850 00 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT - OUTLAY -- Clerks SIGNER Clerks 2,184 00 $ 5,034.00 Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . $ 237.25 COLLECTOR'S DEPAR'T'MENT-EXPENSES Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Credits Check Signer 230.89 Appropriation- March 20, 1939 $ 1,130 00 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 6.36 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Postage $ 305.24 OTHER FINANCE OFFICES AND ACCOUNTS Office Supplies 392.05 Office Equipment and Repair.................... ... 35.48 Credits Advertising 197.97 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 200.00 Recording Fees 196.08 Debits Bond Premium 557.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Association Dues 2.00 Certifying notes $ 59.00 Travel Expense 1.00 Printing notes .. 22.97 Sundry items .. 1.10 $ 81.97 $ 1,687.92 Ba'ance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- nue Account $ 118.03 nue Account . .. ... $ 42.08 $ 200,00 $ 1,730.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 246 246 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT ----- PERSONAL SERVICES LAW DEPARTMENT -- EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 .. $ 215.00 Appropriation -March 20, 1939 $ 5,209.00 Appropriation--July 27, 1939 200.00 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Ap- Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Ap- propriation Committee .. . .... 72.00 propriation Committee 127.65 Refunds 3.00 $ 5,281.00 Debits $ 545.65 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Debits Assessors . . ... $ 1,000.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Secretary of Board 2,600.00 Recording Fees and Entry Fees $ 23.00 Clerk 1,248.00 Witness Fees 7.40 Other Clerical291.00 Service of Writs 52.75 Assistant Assessors . .. . 142.00 Printing and Typing 361.35 $ 5,281.00 Sundry items 15.00 ASSESSORS'DEPARTMENT---EXPENSES $ 439.50 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- Credits nue Account 106.15 Appropriation - March 20, 1939 $ 400.00 $ 545.65 Transferred from Reserve Fund by vote of Ap- LAW DEPARTMENT -- RYDER CASE EXPENSES propriation Committee 180.87 Credits Balance-January 1, 1939 .... .. .... $ 81.77 $ 580 87 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Examination of Titles .... .. . .... $ 46.00 Postage and Supplies $ 311.82 Recording Fees .... 11.36 Office Equipment and Repair 5.90 Sundry items .. .. .. . .. 2.61 Automobile Allowance 100.00 $ 58.97 Transfer Fees 102.60 Travel Expense 18.10 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 .. $ 22.80 Binding 4.00 Sundry items 18.69 LAW DEPARTMENT - RYDER CASE --- VINE BROOK DRAINAGE SERVICES AND EXPENSES $ 561.11 Credits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 19.76 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 ..... . . $ 3,000.00 $ 580.87 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: LAW DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES & SPECIAL FEES Special Fees to Town Counsel.... .... .... $ 3,000.00 Credits TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 2,000.00 Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 2,366.25 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Salary to Town Counsel $ 1,000.00 Town Clerk $ 1,800.00 Special Fees to Town Counsel 910.00 Clerical 554.25 $ 1,910.00 $2,354.25 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revs- Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- nue Account 90.00 nue Account 12.00 $ 2,000 00 $ 2,366.26 • REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 247 248 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT -- EXPENSES REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 186.90 Appropriation-March 20, 1989 Debits $ 400.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Postage $ 86.06 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Office Supplies 76.26 Postage and Supplies ... $ 54.72 Office Equipment and Repair 8.85 Printing and Advertising 165.28 Bond Premium 7.50 Books 20 Years and Over 175.00 Association Dues ...... 2.00 Sundry Items .......... ... 5,00 Sundry items 6.23 $ 400.00 $ 186.90 PUBLIC WORKS - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT--TOWN CLERK-EXPENSES PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1989 ..... $ 50.00 Credits Debits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 ........ .... .. $ 5,588.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Postage $ 12.65 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: SuuppSuperintendent... 13 55 P $ 4,600.00 Carpentry 7.80 Clerk .. 988.00 Electrician 6.00 $ 6,688.00 Glass , 10.00 $ 50 00 PUBLIC WORKS - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - EXPENSES ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - SELECTMEN - EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation March 20, 1939 .... $ 890.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 586.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Postage and Supplies ... $ 120.48 Office Equipment and Repairs . .. 109 10 Wardens and Tellers $ 352.00 Automobile repair 10.78 Constable .... 6.00 Meals for Election Officers 45.00 Sundry Items .. .. 7.06 Prep. Warrants for Mailing 16.50 Postage and Supplies..... 27.34 $ 247.36 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to $ 446.84 Revenue Account . .. . 142.64 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- $ 390.00 nue Account . . .. 13916 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING - $ 586.00 PERSONAL SERVICES REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . $ 3,249.00 Balance--January 1, 1939 $ 292.00 Debits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 200.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Janitor $ 1,924.00 $ 492.00 Assistant Janitor 1,300.00 Debits Extra Janitor Service 5.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Registrars ... $ 200 00 $ 3,229.00 Clerical Expenses 148.00 Balance December 31, 1939, transferred to Assistant Registrars 144.00 Revenue Account 20.00 $ 492.00 $ 8,249.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 249 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING --- EXPENSES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT- EXPENSES -Continued Credits Departmental Transfers for Service on Auto 5 50 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 6,760.00 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline, Oil, etc 150.00 Departmental Transfers for Services.. .... .. 226.13 Departmental Transfers for Supplies .. 81.54 $ 857.31 Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to propriation Committee .... .. .... 55.50 Revenue Account 42.69 $ 7,113.17 $ 900 00 Debi BOARD OF APPEALS -- EXPENSES Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor-Repair $ 848.53 Credits Other Repair Expenses 936.52 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 150.00 Equipment and Repair 279.60 Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- Telephone 1,259.40 propriation Committee 3.17 Fuel 1,793.99 Light and Power 1,299.29 $ 153.17 Supplies 569.97 Debits Water 86.04 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Sundry Items 49.26 Clerical Expenses .. $ 36.00 Postage and Supplies .... .. , 67.19 $ 7,112.60 Advertising .. . 49.98 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline .57 $ 153.17 $ 7,113.17 PLANNING BOARD - EXPENSES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 250 00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . $ 12,624.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Clerical Expenses $ 6.25 Town Engineer .. . .. $ 3,000.00 Postage and Supplies 3.30 Assistant Engineer 2,288.00 Advertising 18.62 Other Regular Employees 1 6,099.19 Photostats, Maps etc. . ... 70.00 Special Employees Drafting and Research 110.25 Clerical Services 17.00 Professional Services $ 11,404.19 Sundry Items ... ... ... ..... 15.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account .. 1,219.81 $ 223.42 $ 12,624 00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account . . ... 26.58 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES $ 250 00 Credits PLANNING BOARD - ENGINEERING Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 900 00 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants; Balance-January 1, 1939 .. $ 100 00 Field and Office Supplies .......... . .. ... . $ 447.78 Debits Motor Equipment and Repair 73.80 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Automobile Allowance and Travel Expense 5.55 Engineering Services .. $ 50.00 Maps, Blueprints, etc. •.. 160.49 Sundry Items ... 14.19 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by Vote of Town July 27, 1939 50.00 $ 701.81 $ 100 D0 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 251 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BOARD OF RETIREMENT -- EXPENSES POLICE DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES - Continued Credits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 611.78 Appropriation-April 3, 1939 ................ .. .. $ 750.00 Debits $ 8,951.41 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants- Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Paid to Retirement Board ...... 750.00 Revenue Account 277.24 POLICE DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES $ 4,228.65 Credits FIRE DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 38,325.04 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Appropriation-March 20, 1939 Chief .. .. $ 3,000.00 Debits $ 36,248.25 Sergeants . .... .. .. .... .. .. 7,039.29 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Patrolmen . .. 28,135 75 Engineers $ 500.00 Matron . 80 00 Chief ................... 1,000 00 Special Traffic Duty .... 49.00 Captains4,780.00 Lieutenants .... .................... .. .... 6,826.09 $ 88,254.04 Privates ................ . . 18,423 91 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Call Men ..... . .... .... .. 3,80017 Revenue Account 71.00 Extra Duty . . . ... 21.00 $ 38,325.04 POLICE DEPARTMENT- EXPENSES $ 35,351 17 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Credits Revenue Account897.08 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 4,225.00 $ 36,248.25 Refunds .. 3.65 FIRE DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES $ 4,228.65 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 7,485.00 Administration Refunds 11 83 Postage and Office Supplies .... $ 75 73 Office Equipment and Repair . 44.50 # 7,496.83 Telephone ........ .. 965.56 Debits Sundry Items ..... 16.83 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Equipment Maintenance Administration. Motor Equipment . . ......... . 616.50 Postage and Supplies $ 38.30 Gasoline and Oil 16.16 Office Equipment and Repair 34.96 Radios 44.55 Telephone ............ .. 360.18 Equipment for Men . . 500.75 Stenographic Service 17.50 Additional Equipment 418.65 Sundry Items 1.00 Meals: Equipment, Maintenance and Repair Officers ................................... 24.00 Hose ........................... 613 50 Prisoners 40.60 Equipment for Men334.07 Other Expenses: Fire-fighting Equipment 279.87 Taxi and Ambulance Service ..................... 14.00 Repairs 1,40168 Ammunition .... 139.77 Gasoline and Oil 307.88 Radio Broadcast .... 300.00 Alarm Boxes, etc. 823.96 Sundy Items 122.03 Shop Supplies,etc. 162,12 Rent . .. .... 120.00 $ 3,339 63 Sundry Items ........................................................ 77,01 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 253 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES - ContinuedWIRE DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES Fuel and Light Credits OII 740.24 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 100.00 Light and Power 556.61 Debits Gas 69.43 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Maintenance of Building and Grounds Postage and Si.pplies ............................... .. .. $ 5.00 Repairs 178.55 Automobile Allowance 75.00 Furniture and Furnishings 87.83 Telephone .. 10.00 Laundry .. ..... . . 227.20 Water 44.28 $ 90.00 Sundry Items 299.74 Balance December 81, 1939 transferred to Other Expenses Revenue Account 10.00 Lunches 9.00 $ 100.00 Rental of Land 25.00 Medical Aid32.77 WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Maintenance of Chief's Car. . . 200.00 Periodicals and Sundry Items 34.90 Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 ................................ $ 450.00 $ 7,076.08 Debits Departmental Transfer for Building Supplies 22.56 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Sealer $ 381.20 $ 7,098.59 Transferred to Weights and Measures Expense Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Account by Vote of Town November 13, 1939 58.80 Revenue Account .. . .. 898.24 $ 450 00 $ 7,496.83 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 1,100.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 50.00 Debits Appropriation-November 13, 1939 (Weights and Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Measures-Personal Services) 68.80 Inspector $ 1,100.00 $ 118.80 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . . $ 135.00 Postage and Supplies $ 66.09 Debits Transportation expenses 42 60 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Sundry Items 16.92 Postage $ 11.86 $ 114.51 Equipment and Repair 16.15 Automobile Allowance 100.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Bond .. . 5 00 Revenue Account ..... .. ... .. 4.29 Sundry Items 200 $ 118.80 $ 135.00 INSECT SUPPRESSION - PERSONAL SERVICES WIRE DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Credits redits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 600.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 300.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Inspector . . $ 600 00 Superintendent .. .. ............ .. 300.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 255 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INSECT SUPPRESSION - WAGES & EXPENSES SHADE TREES-WAGES&EXPENSES-Continued Credits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 88.97 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 3,633.25 Departmental Transfers for Tires, etc. .... .... 36.68 Debits $ 2,151.14 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Supplies-Office $ 7.75 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Labor 2,448.20 Revenue Account 297.56 Insecticides 401.67 $ 2,448.70 Equipment and Repair 270.10 FOREST FIRES - PERSONAL SERVICES Gasoline and Oil 1.00 Sundry Items 60.31 Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 200.00 $ 8,179.03 Debits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil.. . 110.98 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Forest Warden $ 200.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to $ 3,290.01 FOREST FIRES -WAGES& EXPENSES Revenue Account 243.24 Credits $ 3,533.25 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 1,200.00 Debits INSECT SUPPRESSION - SPRAYER & HOSE Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Fighting Fires $ 288.80 Credits Apparatus and Repair373.76 Balance-January 1, 1939 $ 44.17 Fire Fighting Supplies 392.00112.54 Debits Hose •• 20.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Rent Hose $ 4417 1,187.10 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to INSECT SUPPRESSION - TRUCK REPLACEMENT Revenue Account 12.90 $ 1,200 00 Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 900.00 DOG OFFICER- PERSONAL SERVICES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 100.00 Truck $ 751.84 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account Debits by Vote of Town July 27, 1939 148.16 Paymentsog Ofce cSelectmen's Warrants. 100.00 Dr .. .. $ 900 00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT --- PERSONAL SERVICES SHADE TREES - WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 500.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 .. .... $ 2,448.70 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants 500.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Inspector Labor .. .. $ 1,869.25 Tools, etc 134.23 HEALTH DEPARTMENT -- EXPENSES Credits Trees 43.50 Appropriation-March 20 .1939 . $ 5,000.00 Insecticides 18.00 Runs 1.00 Sundry Items .......... ... .. .. 10.51 $ 2,075.49 $ 5,001.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 257 258 TOWN OF LEXINGTON IIEALTU DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES ---- Continued DOG CLINIC - EXPENSES - Continued Debits Clerk .. . . . . . ..... ... 12.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Vaccine .. 119.65 General Administration Taga6 00 Postage and Office Supplies $ 30 43 Sundry Items 9 00 Automobile Allowance200 00 Sundry Items 28 07 $ 32315 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Rm. Rent, Board and Treatment 38.00 Revenue Account ... 26 85 Medical Attendance155 40 $ 350 00 Nurses . 133.00 Drugs and Medicine 20.58 DENTAL CLINIC --- PERSONAL SERVICES Groceries and Provisions 69.00 Credits Hospitals992.80 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . . $ 1,750.00 Ambulance, etc25 00 Debits Cities and Towns222 00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Sundry Items . 90.30 Dentist .. $ 1,150 00 Tuberculosis Dental Nurse 600 00 County Sanatorium .. . 2,022.00 $ 1,750 00 State Institutions ..... .... 258.00 DENTAL CLINIC - EXPENSES Other Expenses Credits Burial of Animals, etc65.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 100 00 Analyses 123 00 Debits Sundry Items .... 157.22 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Postage and Supplies . $ 28.50 $ 4,629 80 Dental Supplies . 62.00 Departmental Transfers for Tools 3'73 Transportation 3 70 Sundry Items 5.75 $ 4,633.53 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to $ 99.95 Revenue Account 367.47 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to $ 5,001.00 Revenue Account 0.05 $ 100.00 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT POSTURE CLINIC -- EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 6,291.31 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 625.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payment on Principal $ 434.69 Physician $ 100.00 Interest and Other Expense 131.25 Nurses 515.62 Maintenance and Operation 5,725.37 Photographic Supplies 9.38 S 6,291.31 $ 625.00 DOG CLINIC - EXPENSES VITAL STATISTICS Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 350.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . $ 25.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Postage and Supplies $ 16 50 Birth Returns $ 5.75 Veterinarian ....... .. . . .... 100.00 Death Returns 19.25 Nurse 20.00 $ 25.00 Dog Handlers 40.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 259 260 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANIMAL INSPECTION - PERSONAL. SERVICES SEWER MAINTENANCE - PERSONAL SERVICES - Continued Credits Debits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 500.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Superintendent . $ 766.68 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants 357.58 Inspector $ 50000 Clerk (half time) $ 1,124.26 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION - PERSONAL SERVICES SEWER MAINTENANCE - WAGES & EXPENSES Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . ......... $ 800.00 $ 4,785.00 Debits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Debits Inspector $ 777 76 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants- $ 46.80 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Stationery and Postage Revenue Account .. 22.24 Other Office Expenses 2, 18.00718. 0 $ 800.00 Labor 712.65 Equipment and Repair PLUMBING DEPARTMENT - PERSONAL SERVICES Gasoline and Oil 101.98 22.029 Credits Sundry Items Appropriation-March 20, 1939 .. $ 800 00 $ 3,612.56 Debits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil . 11411 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Departmental Transfers for Pipe 4.39 Inspector .. $ 800.00 PLUMBING DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES $ 3,731.06 Credits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to 1,053.94 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 .... $ 125.00 Revenue Account $ 4,785.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Postage and Supplies $ 29.50 SEWER MAINTENANCE - SERVICES Equipment and Repair 25.08 Credits $ 1 550.00 Automobile Allowance 60 00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 Bond • •••• 5.00 Debits Sundry Items 500 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants' Labor .. $ 718.19 ......... $ 124.58 Pipe Fittings ••• 2.252.25 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Gasoline and Oil ........ ........ Revenue Account .. 0.42 $ 125.00 $ 723.82 Departmental Transfers for Supplies-Gas & Oil 59.42 PLUMBING DEPARTMENT - PRINTING & FOLDING BY-LAWS Departmental Transfers for Supplies-Pipe ... 116.53 Credits Departmental Transfers for Services-St. Repair 132.92 Appropriation-July 27, 1939 $ 80.30 $ 1,032.69 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants' Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to 517.31 Printing $ 67.50 Revenue Account $ 1,55000 Folding . 12.80 $ 80.30 SEWER DEPARTMENT-STOCK ACCOUNT SEWER MAINTENANCE - PERSONAL SERVICES Credits $ 420.58 Credits Ila'ance--January 1, 1939 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 .... . .......... . .. $ 1,124.26 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 261 262 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER DEPARTMENT—STOCK ACCOUNT—Continued DRAIN CONSTRUCTION — SUNDRY Credits Departmental Transfers for Supplies 186.60 Balance— January 1, 1939 $ 414 14 Refunds . . 36 68 Debits $ 643.86 Transferred to Highway Maintenance—Wages and Debits Expenses Account by Vote of Town March 20 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants 1939 $ 41414 Pipe, etc. .... . $ 375.09 CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES Cement3.67 Credits Packing99.26 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .. $ 1,900 00 $ 478 02 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31,1939 forward to 1940 $ 165.84 Labor .. $ 1,637 35 Town Equipment ... 167.63 SEWER DEPARTMENT — CLAIM COLONIAL GARAGE, INC. Sundry Items .. .. 95.00 Credits Balance January 1, 1939 $ 65 70 $1,899 98 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account by Revenue Account .. 0 02 Vote of Town March 20, 1939 $ 65 70 $ 1,900 00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION — SUNDRY STREETS GARBAGE COLLECTION Credits Credits Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 698.88 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 4,800.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 from Sewer As- Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- sessment Fund .. 3,500.00 propriatlon Committee 200.00 $ 4,198.88 $ 5,000.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor ........ $ 856.87 Contract $ 4,999 51 Town Equipment ... 39.24 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Cement, Erich, and Sand 38.43 Revenue Account 0.49 Sundry Items 25.26 $ 5,000.00 $ 959.80 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE — PERSONAL SERVICES Departmental Transfers for Services—St. Repairs 457.00 Credits Departmental Transfers for Supplies—Gas & Oil 32.81 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 ..... $ 5,356.00 Departmental Transfers for Supplies—Pipe,etc61.19 Debits $ 1,510.80 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 2,688.08 Suseriattndepe $ 3,120.00 Assistant Superintendent ........ 1,560.00 Clerk 676.00 DRAIN CONSTRUCTION — MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE FROM TAFT $ 5,356.00 AVENUE AND RIGHT OF WAY TO MILL BROOK Credits HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE --- WAGES AND EXPENSES Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 641.49 Credits Debits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 18,244.87 Transferred to Highway Maintenance—Wages and Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Highway Fund) 16,700.00 Expenses Account by Vote of Town March 20, Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Drain Construe- 1939 $ 641.49 tion—Sundry) 414,14 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 263 264 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—WAGES AND EXPENSES--Continued SNOW REMOVAL — Continued Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Drain Construc- Debits tion—Mass Ave.) ....... 641.49 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants- Departmental Transfers for Services 2,586.44 Labor . $ 8,089.25 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 290 66 Trucks and Teams . . 3,458.65 Town Equipment .. 2,922 76 $ 38,827 10 Equipment and Repair .. 281 07 Debits Gasoline and Oil 29.92 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Snow Fences .. .. ..... .. 29.40 Postage and Office Supplies .... $ 58 28 Sand .. • • .• •• .. 3,562.57 Office Equipment and Repair 58.60 Salt .. 217.10 Automobile Allowance... 360 00 Sundry Items 69 04 Meeting Expenses . 1 50 $ 18,659 76 Labor ... 17,36650 Equipment and Repair . .... ..... 1,024 60 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Credits Asphalt 9,845 92 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 Stone, Gravel, etc .... .. 7,01915 $ 1,975.00 Town Equipment .... .... 2,017.23 Debits All Other Items .. ............ 1,057.42 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Labor $ 696.60 $ 38,809.20 Lighting • .... 284 04 Departmental Transfers for Asphalt, etc ... 11 76 Beacon Maintenance .... . 134 00 Departmental Transfers for Sundry Items . 614 Traffic Signal Maintenance ......... . . 58.25 $ 38,827 10 Signs 212.10 Town Equipment .. .. 45.51 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE — CHAPTER 90 Paint 143.67 Credits Railroad Signal ....... . 100 00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 ... . $ 2,000 00 Sundry Items .... 110.87 Loan in Anticipation of Reimbursement from State and County - 4,000.00 Balance December 31,1939 transferred to $ 1,785 04 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 11.76 Revenue Account 189 96 $ 6,011.76 $ 1,975.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Labor $ 2,266.81 IMPROVEMENT TO SYSTEM Asphalt, etc. 988.93 Credits Stone, Gravel, etc .... 1,649.31 Balance—January 1, 1939 .. $ 85.50 EquipmentTowRental 612.0Account b 8 Transferred to Excess and Deficiencyb its quipment 225.79 Vote of Town July 27, 1939 ... y Pipe $ 35.50 Pipe Cement & Brick 54.09 Sundry Items .. 2.03 STREET LIGHTS $ 6,01176 Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 . $ 28,000.00 SNOW REMOVAL Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants- Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 18,000.00 Boston Edison Co. for Lighting $ 22,254.19 Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- Lexington Trust Co. for Lighting 54.43 propriation Committee .... 659 76 Relocation of Poles . 89.66 $ 18,659.76 $ 22,398.28 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 265 266 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Balance December 31STREET LIGHTS to Continued SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION — SUNDRY STREETS-- Continued Concrete, Cement, etc. 11 70 Revenue Account 601 42 Town Equipment .... 71.00 $ 23,000.00 Topping & Binder 174.89 Sundry Items 13.15 $ 445.09 STREET SIGNS Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 550 00 Balance December 31,1939 forward to 1940 $ 564.30 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION — BEDFORD STREET — CHAPTER 90 Labor $ 184.03 Credits Signs 177.56 Balance — January 1, 1939 $ 4,656.14 Town Equipment ..... ... ..... 12.63 Appropriation — March 20, 1939 4,000.00 Sundry Items ..... ..... 102.14 $ 8,655.14 Debits $ 476.35 Warrants Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Payments on Selectmen's $ 712 75 Revenue Account .... 73 65 Labor $ 550 00 Town Equipment ..... ... 917.88 Stone, etc 1,00719 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -- ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT Asphalt, etc. 1,156.96 Credits Posts 37.60 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Road Machinery Fund) (Road Mach- $ 8,600.00 Appropriation—November 13, 1939 $ 3,831.27 ApproprFatxon Rescinded by Vote of Town July inery Fund) 30000 3, 1939 - .. 4,000.00 Departmental Transfers for Supplies .... . 3 85 7,881.27 Debits $ 8,903.85 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 .... $ 823.87 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION — CHARLES STREET Parts and Repairs $ 3,744 62 Credits Gasoline and Oil .... 2,176 85 Balance — January 1, 1939 • $ 41 81 Coal .. 122.38 Debits Roller— Replacement 1,200 p0 Transferred to Excess and Deficiency Account Truck -- Replacement 1,199 00 by Vote of Town March 20, 1939 .. $ 41.81 Sand Spreader — Replacement ... 31000 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—WESTVIEW STREET Sundry Items ... • 95 73 Credits Appropriation — April 3, 1939 $ 1,500 00 $ 8,848.58 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Road Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Machinery Fund . .. 55 27 Labor $ 503.24 $ 8,903.85 Stone, etc 286.97 Posts 26.66 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION — SUNDRY STREETS Town Equipment 205.50 Credits Asphalt, etc. 154.98 Balance—January 1, 1939 . .. $ 9.39 Sundry Expenses .. 122.79 Appropriation—April 3, 1939 1,000.00 $ 1,300.14 $ 1,009 39 Departmental Transfers for Sundry Items . . 3.75 Debits 1,303.89 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Labor $ 174.35 Balance—December 31, 1939 Forward to 1940 $ 196.11 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 267 268 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC WELFARE—ACCOUNTS PAYABLE— 1935 PUBLIC WELFARE — AID & EXPENSES Credits Credits Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 703.11 Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- Appropriation March 20, 1939 $ 61,100 81 propriation Committee 382.81 Transferred from Reserve Fund by Vote of Ap- propriation Committee 11,651.40 $ 1,085.92 Refunds 1,041.50 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. $ 73,793.71 City of Somerville ............ . . $ 1,085.92 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• PUBLIC WELFARE — PERSONAL SERVICES Outside relief by Town Groceries and Provisions .. $ 4,399 92 Credits Fuel ... .. 4,758 81 Appropriation — March 20, 1939 $ 4,074.19 Board and Care 68218 Debits Medicine and Medical Care 1,992 60 Payments en Selectmen's Warrants: State Institutions ..... 65.71 Agent . ... . $ 1,909 00 Cash Grants to Individuals 40,867.21 Investigator 142 50 Clothing .............. 66167 Clerk, Interviewer 429.00 Rent 7,562.45 Settlement Clerk . . ..... ... 270.83 Hospitals 5,380.25 Payroll Clerk and Stenographer 442.66 Sundry items .. .... 594.55 Billing Clerk and Stenographer 760.00 Relief by other Cities and Towns Investigator and Asst Agent 110.00 Cities . . . 3,223.92 Towns 2,371 08 $ 4,063 99 $ 72,560 85 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account .............. 10.20 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Ac- $ 4,074 19 counts Payable .. 1,238.86 $ 73,793 71 PUBLIC WELFARE — ADMINISTRATION ITEMS PUBLIC WELFARE—COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION Credits Credits Appropriation — March 20, 1939 ....... $ 560.00 Appropriation—March 20,1939 $ 1,500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Debits Postage and Office Supplies 146 58 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Equipment and Repair - Otlice121 86 Clerk $ 48.00 Telephone 13183 Federal Administration . 278.39 Meeting Expenses 37.05 Equipment and Repair . 43.27 Automobile Expense 51.78 Milk 420.08 Sundry Items 4.51 Truck Hire . .. 36.00 Express .. .. 302.32 $ 493.61 Warehouse Rent 60.00 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil .. 53.42 Sundry Supplies and Expenses 87.59 $ 547.03 $ 1,275.65 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Revenue Account . . .. . ..... 2.97 Account 224.35 $ 550.00 $ 1,500.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 269 270 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PUBLIC W CLFARE — TOWN PHYSICIAN OLD AGE ASSISTANCE—PERSONAL SERVICES—Continued Credits Agent . 182,16 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 750.00 Other Clerical .. .. 477.13 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 1,759.47 Salary of Physician .. .... . ... .. .. $ 750.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account 62.20 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID — PERSONAL SERVICES $ 1,821 67 Credits OLD AGE ASSISTANCE — ADMINISTRATION Appropriation—March 20, 1939 ...... .. $ 450 00 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Appropriation---March 20, 1939 . . $ 150.00 Investigator $ 28131 Debits Agent .. 33.33 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Postage and Office Supplies $ 72.19 $ 314.64 Equipment and Repair 34.00 Valance December 31, 1939 transferred to Reve- nue Acccount 135.36 $ 106.19 $ 450.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account 43.81 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID — ADMINISTRATION $ 150.00 Credits OLD AGE ASSISTANCE — AID & EXPENSES Appropriation—March 20, 1939 . $ 25.00 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .. . $ 25,000.00 Postage and Supplies . $ 7.41 Refunds .. 45.00 Equipment and Repair 2.30 $ 25,045 00 $ 9.71 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Revenue Account . . 15.29 Aid by Town $ 25 00 Cash Grants $ 23,193.48 Medicine and Medical Attendance 22.80 DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID — AID & EXPENSES Hospitals 94.35 Credits Funeral Expense 200.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .. Sundry Items 1.50 $ 10,000 0�� Debits Aid by Other Cities and Towns 725.24 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants $ 24,237.37 Cash Grants $ 9,899.59 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account 807 63 Revenue Account . . 100.41 $ 26,045.00 $ 10,00.00 SOLDIERS' RELIEF -- PERSONAL SERVICES OLD AGE ASSISTANCE — PERSONAL SERVICES Credits Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .. $ 350.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,821.67 Debits ehits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• •, ' Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Investigator ..., $ 926,18 Part Salary of Clerk $ 850.00 Clerk (Billing) .. 174 00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 271 272 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SOLDIERS' RELIEF-- ADMINISTRATION MILITARY AID — Continued Credits Debits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .. $ 25 00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Debits Cash Grants ... $ $17.50 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Transferred to State Aid by Vote of Town Postage and Office Supplies $ 6 00 July 27, 1939 200 00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account 19 00 Revenue Account 282.50 $ 25.00 $ 1,000.00 SOLDIERS' RELIEF --- AID & EXPENSES SOLDIERS' BURIALS Credits Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 7,475.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 100.00 Refunds .. . 201 00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 7,676.00 Burial Expense .. ..$ 100.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT — ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1938 Cash Grants $ 6,700.00 Fuel .. 333.07 Credits Electricity 3.65 Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 259.95 Groceries and Provisions 287.74 Debits Rent . .... 66.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Medicine and Medical Attendance 33 93 Balance Due on Stoker $ 259 95 Clothing 16 29 Hospitals • 19.40 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE -- PERSONAL SERVICES Sundry Items • 9.00 Credits $ 7,469 08 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $192,021 10 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Debits Revenue Account 206.92 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants $ 7,676 00 Superintendent . . . . $ 4,800.00 Clerks3,254.07 STATE AID School Nurse1,700 00 Physicians 975 00 Credits Attendance Officer 200 00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 ........ $ 500 00 Teachers Appropriation—July 27, 1939 (Military Aid) 200 00 High78,694 50 Elementary 65,381 98 $ 700.00 Special 17,031 67 Debits Janitors Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• High 6,028 08 Cash Grants $ 629.50 Elementary 8,666 58 Balance December 31, 1989 transferred to Revenue Account .. 70.50 $186,781.88 $ 700 00 Transferred to School Maintenance—Expense Account by Vote of Town November 13, 1939.... 2,000.00 _ MILITARY AID Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Revenue Account 3,289.22 Credits $192,021.10 ' Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,000.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 273 274 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE --- EXPENSES SCHOOL MAINTENANCE --- EXPENSES—Continued Credits Health Supplies High and Elementary .. .. $2.45 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 38,000 00 Miscellaneous Appropriation—November 13, 1939 (School High Maintenance — Personal Services) .. 2,000 00 Diplomas and Graduation Exercises 191.85 $ 40,000.00 Sundry Items 34 30 Debits Elementary Sundry Items .... 17 81 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 89,724.85 General and Supplies $ 96.43 Departmental Transfers for Repairs— PostageTrave?ing Expenses 377.54 Elementary Departmental TransfersSa35 00 Repairs— Telephone 494 45 for All Other 4.00 Elementary—Ser 132.60 Text Books and Supplies $ 39,888.45 Books Transferred to School Department—Out of State High .... .... 2,114.17 Travel by Vote of Town July 27, 1939 100.00 Elementary 1,300.55 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Supplies Revenue Account 11.55 High 3,686.86 $ 40,000 00 Elementary 2,744.12 Shop 415 96 Tuition SCHOOL DEPARTMENT-- OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Special Students ... . 136.35 Credits Teachers' Travel and Expense Appropriation—July 27, 1939 (School High 94.40 Maintenance—Expense) $ 100 00 Elementary ..... 100 70 Transportation Debits Students—Elementary ...... 5,879.80 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Nurse 200 00 Transportation $ 48.40 Light and Power Room and Meals 29 84 High .... 2,040.67 $ 78 24 Elementary 971 56 Fuel Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to High . . 3,147.98 Revenue Account ..... ... ... . 21 76 Elementary 4,350.24 $ 100 00 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds High SCHOOL MAINTENANCE --. AMERICANIZATION CLASSES Repairs $ 2,64711 Supplies . . 1,70914 Credits Elementary Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 190 00 Repairs . 2,690.02 Debits Supplies 2,071.71 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment Salary Teacher $ 184.00 High . . 41.58 Supplies . 2.20 Improvement—Outlay High . 467.13 $ 186.20 Elementary .. 413.26 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Athletic Supplies, etcRevenue Account ......... 3.80 High . . .... 577.38 S 190.00 Towel Service . .. 591.33 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 275 276 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE--VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY— EXPENSES— Continued Credits Binding Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,187 00 Books 421 62 Periodicals 5.80 Debits Fuel and Light Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Fuel853 00 Waltham $ 517 56 Light 996 69 Somerville 224.64 Buildings and Grounds Boston 150.54 Repairs .. ... ...... . 224 68 Medford .. 10 50 Furniture and Furnishings 47 25 Water 52.17 $ 903 24 Supplies and Sundry Items 213.23 Ba'ance December 31, 1939 transferred to Other Expense Revenue Account 288 76 Sundry Items 145.01 $ 1,187 00 $ 4,057.83 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY -- PERSONAL SERVICES Departmental Transfers for Building Supplies 23 61 Departmental Transfers for Building Repair 7.13 Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 . ... $ 9,835.00 $ 4,088.57 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Debits Revenue Account 11.43 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• $ 4.100 00 Librarian ..... ..... .. . $ 1,995 00 Assistants 5,807 00 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS — PERSONAL SERVICES Substitutes .... . 363.28 Janitors 1,627.37 Credits Substitute Janitors 42 00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 4,012.17 Debits $ 9,834.65 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Superintendent $ 1,700.00 Revenue Account 0 35 Clerk . 767.17 $ 9,835.00 Playground Instructors , 1,427.00 Substitute Clerk 45.00 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY — EXPENSES - $ 3,939.17 Credits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 2,452.75 Revenue Account 73 00 Transferred from Dog License Fees— $ 4,01217 March 20, 1939 1,647.25 . $ 4,100 00 PARKS& PLAYGROUNDS—WAGES&EXPENSES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 10,232 68 Administration Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Center Play- Postage and Supplies $ 274 00 ground Fence Account) 231.73 Office Equipment and Repair ... 7510 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (East Lexington Telephone .. ... 129 11 Playground Fence Account) 35.59 Books, Periodicals, etc From W A Tower Fund Income .. .. .. 34000 Books .............. 432.58 From E. C. Redman Fund Income 12.58 Periodicals .... ...... .... 35 95 Index and Bulletins . . . ... ... 151.64 $ 10,852.58 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 277 278 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS— WAGES & EXPENSES —Continued MEMORIAL DAY — Continued Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Administration Music $ 35.00 Postage and Office Supplies $ 42 96 Flags 24.88 Office Equipment and Repair 1 86 Wreaths 125.00 Telephone .. 68.01 Grave Markers 15 25 Automobile Allowance250.00 Ammunition ., . 16 38 General Food 16.20 Labor 7,197.42 Equipment and Repair ... 628.34 $ 232.71 Gasoline and Oil 0.44 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 66.86 Revenue Account 17.29 Light and Power . 237 16 $ 250 00 Water 116 98 PATRIOTS' DAY Sundry Supplies 206.24 Playgrounds Credits Swimming Pool Caretaker 250.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1989 $ 500 00 Transportation 13382 Debits Chemicals .. 133 82 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Equipment and Repair768.03 Transportation $ 277.67 Supplies .,.. 267.52 Music 100.00 Breakfasts 65 00 $ 10,385.99 Programs 15.33 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 175 36 Costumes ..................... 7.00 Departmental Transfers for Auto Service 3 30 Sundry Items 35.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,564.65 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to PENSIONS -- FIRE DEPARTMENT Revenue Account 287 93 Credits $ 10,852.58 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,107.81 Debits PARK DEPARTMENT — CENTER PLAYGROUND FENCE Payments on Selectmen's Warrants William P Wright $ 1,107.81 Credits Ba'ance—January 1, 1939 $ 23173 PENSIONS -- POLICE DEPARTMENT Debits Credits Transferred to Parks and Playgrounds—Wages Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,095 00 and Expenses by Vote of Town March 20, 1939 $ 231 73 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. PARK DEPARTMENT — EAST LEXINGTON PLAYGROUND Patrick J Maguire .. . $ 1.095 00 FENCE CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Credits PENSION ACCUMULATION FUND Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 35.59 Credits Debits Appropriation—April 3, 1939 $ 12,633.00 Transferred to Parks and Playgrounds—Wages Debits and Expenses by Vote of Town March 20, 1939 $ 35.59 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants MEMORIAL DAY Accrued Liability $ 8,367.00 Normal Liability 4,266.00 Credits $ 12,633 00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 250.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 279 280 TOWN OI' LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM PUBLIC WORKS - LABOR, MATERIALS & EXPENSES - Continued INTEREST DEFICIENCY ON FUNDS Brick and Cement 260.77 Credits Frames and Grates 137 60 Appropriation-April 3, 1939 $ 267 87 Town Equipment 1,814 71 Debits Gravel, Sand, etc. 1,040 90 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Sewing Unit Annuity Savings Fund $ 68.93 Janitor . . 70 67 Annuity Reserve Fund 1.71 Federal Charge ... .. 606.00 Pension Accumulation Fund . 197.23 Expense 214.94 $ 267.87 Town Clerk's Project 34.45 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING---WAGES AND EXPENSES Sundry Items 715.08 Credits $ 14,073.68 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 8,400.00 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 32.85 Debits Departmental Transfers for Sundry Items 71.49 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. $ 14,1780a Labor $ 6,758.76 Light and Power 405.94 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 5,821.98 Coal and Gas 673.12 Equipment and Repair 155.40 PUBLIC WORKS - WELFARE AID Supplies 191.06 Credits Sundry Items 7.28 Balance-January 1, 1939 ... . $ 2,202.32 Debits $ 8,191.56 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Departmental Transfers for Supplies ... 28 90 Supervision . . $ 974.67 Labor .. 37.40 $ 8,215 46 Tools, Equipment and Repair .. ... 26 67 Balance December 31, 1939 ti ansferred to Trucks40 50 Revenue Account 184 54 Gravel . .. .... 143 20 $ 8,400 00 Sundry Items . .. 7.24 PUBLIC WORKS - LABOR, MATERIALS AND EXPENSES 9. Credits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline . $ 15.661 h 1 Appropriation-April 3, 1939 $ 20,000 00 Debits $ 1,235.29 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 967 03 Administration - Postage and Office Supplies $ 8181 INSURANCE Office Equipment and Repair 27 00 Credits Supervisor . . . .. ......... .. .... 971.67 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 5 7,890 00 Clerk 422.40 Debits Investigator95.33 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants- Automobile Allowance and Travel 256.55 Workmen's Compensation $ 2,167.29 Telephone 110.92 Public Liability 53.49 Sundry Items . .. .... .... ... 101.07 Automobile Liability 872.80 General Automobile Fire and Theft 49.17 Labor 1,606.50 Building Fire4,072.38 Teams and Trucks 3,367.83 Equipment and Repair 323.21 $ 7,215.13 Gasoline and Oil 68.37 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Culverts and Pipe ........................ . .. 640.84 Revenue Account 674.87 Spraying Materials 669.06 - - -- $ 7,890.00 Bus Service441.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 281 282 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS UNCLASSIFIED Credits Credits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 ....... $ 70.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 300.01 Debits Refunds ........ ....... 20 00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Preparing Reports .... .... $ 45 00 $ 320 00 Bond Premium . . 5 00 Debits Safe Deposit Box 5 00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 55 00 Lighting Clock $ 18.33 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Funeral Flowers 5.00 Revenue Account 15 0018.50 Wood Distribution $ 70 00 Repair of Flags 26.16 TOWN REPORT - PRINTING Entertainment of Disabled Veterans 26.25 Credits Entertainment of Veterans of Foreign Wars 48.80 Demolition of Holmes Barn 25.00 Appropriation-March 20, 1939 . ..... .... $ 79110 Christmas Lights21.26 Debits Reviewing Stand Decorations 10.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Sundry Items 16.55 Printing $ 597.32 Park Department Tables24.43 $ 215.85 Accounting Department Tables18.37 Departmental Transfers for Flag Repair 21.00 Treasurer's Department Tables . . . 9.55 Authors' Corrections .... 84.00 $ 236.85 Accounting Reports 46.68 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to School Reports 10.80 Revenue Account .. . . . 83.15 $ 791.10 $ 320.00 PERMANENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND Credits Credits Balance-January 1, 1939 $ 800.00 Debits Appropriation-March 20, 1939 $ 15,000.00 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 800.00 Debits HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - DEVELOPMENT OF LOAM SUPPLY Transfers by Vote of Appropriation Committee: Credits Treasurer's Department-Expenses $ 50.00 Balance-January 1, 1939 .. .. $ 641.00 Assessors' Department-Personal Services 72.00 Debits Assessors' Department---Expenses 180.87 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Law Department-Expenses 127.65 Labor $ 209.96 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building -- Town Equipment 231.00 Expenses 55.60 Sundry Items18.00 Board of Appeals-Expenses 3.17 $ 458 96 Garbage Collection . 200.00 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 182 04 Snow Removal ... .. 659.76 Public Welfare-Aid and Expenses . 11,651.40 RYDER CASE SETTLEMENT - VINE BROOK Public Welfare-Accounts Payable ,.. .. 382.81 Credits Appropriation--duly 27, 1939 $ 41 000.0,1 $ 13,383.16 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Revenue Account . 1,616.84 $ 16,400.40 Settlement $ 41,000 00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 283 284 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER MAINTENANCE—PERSONAL SERVICES WATER MAINTENANCE—WAGES AND EXPENSES — Continued Credits Transfer--Interest on Debt 3,216.25 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 4,256.91 Tansfer—Metropolitan Water Tax 1940 31,668.01 Debits $ 54,707 10 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Balance December 31, 1939 tranferred to Superintendent ........... . $ 1,533.32 Water Department—Available Surplus . 196 28 Draftsman .. 1,430.40 $ 64,903.38 Clerks . 1,293.57 $ 4,256.89 WATER MAINTENANCE—REPLACEMENTS Credits Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,250.00 Water Department—Available Surplus 0.02 $ 4,266 91 Departmental Transfers for Supplies ........ . 1800 $ 1,268 00 WATER MAINTENANCE.-.•WAGES & EXPENSES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Hydrants, Pipe and Fittings ... $ 28.03 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 53,000 00 Meters and Fittings 1,018.42 Departmental Transfers for Supplies 1,894.58 Sundry1.25 Departmental Transfers for Services 8.80 ' $ 1,047.70 $ 54,903.38 Debits Departmental Transfers for Pipe etc 191.14 Departmental Transfers for Street Repair 28.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Administration $ 1,266.84 Postage .. $ 28112 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Office Supplies 177.52 Water Department—Available Surplus1.16 Office Equipment and Repair . 84.86 Telephone .. 44.89 $ 1,268.00 Recording Fees .. .. 37.35 Sundry Items .... .. 17 77 WATER MAINTENANCE—SERVICES General Credits Labor . 9,937.26 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 5,000.00 Pipe and Hydrants . 1,086.52 Debits Meters and Parts 895.98 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Repair Equipment .. 1,268.46 Labor $ 2,179 67 Equipment and Repair 1,488.24 Pipe and Fittings 762.71 Gasoline and Oil 2,098.80 Meter and Fittings 391.22 Insurance Workmen's Compensation Sundry Items 2 53 Public Liability 775 31 $ 8,336 13 Automobile—Fire and Theft )••••• • Automobile—Liability Departmental Transfers for St. Repair . 57219 Sundry Items... 280 46 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 113 62 Departmental Transfers for Pipe, etc 920.67 $ 18,564.53 $ 4,942.61 Departmental Transfers for Pipe, etc. ,. ... . 270.33 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Departmental Transfers for Street Repairs 987.98 Water Department—Available Surplus 57.39 $ 5,000 00 $ 19,822.84 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 285 286 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT—STOCK ACCOUNT WATER CONSTRUCTION---COTTAGE & EAST STREETS —Continued Credits Debits Balance—January 1, 1939 . .. $ 8,17712 Transferred to Water Construction—Stetson St. Departmental Transfers for Supplies 1,917.76 by Vote of Town April 3, 1939 $ 880.21 Debits $ 5,094.88 WATER CONSTRUCTION—SUNDRY STREETS Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 85.13 Pipe, Tubing,Valves,Hydrants, Fittings 3,862.77 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Water Assess- Jointing Compound and Cement 133.55 ment Fund) 1,000.00 Explosives .... .. 26.75 Sundry Items 26,$1 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Water Depart- ment—Available Surplus) 3,000.00 $ 4,043.38 Appropriation—November 13, 1939 (Water As- 1,000 00 Departmental Transfers for Meters, etc. 18.00 sessment Fund) ...............•.•...- $ 4,061.38 Appropriation—November 13, 1939 (Water De- partment—Available Surplus) 2,000.00 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 1,033 50 $ 7,085 13 Debits WATER CONSTRUCTION—RAYMOND STREET Payments on Selectmen's Warrants 1 g21 62 Credits Labor Balance—January 1, 1939 $ 1,094.82 Pipe and Fittings 1,125.27 Debits Equipment Rental 54 00 Transferred to Water Construction—Stetson St. Town Equipment 374.74Sundry Items 37 99 by Vote of Town April 3, 1939 $ 1,094.82 $ 3,513.62 WATER CONSTRUCTION—STETSON STREET Departmental Transfers for Street Repair 40.00 Credits Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil 124.89 Appropriation—April 3, 1939 (Water Construe- Departmental Transfers for Pipe, etc. 364.74 tion—Ra $ 4,043 25 tion—Raymond Street) $ 1,094 82 Appropriation—April 3, 1939 (Water Construc- tion—Cottage and East Streets) 880.21 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 3,041.88 Appropriation—April 3, 1939 (Water Department —Available Surplus) ... 1,524.97 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE—PERSONAL SERVICES $ 3,500.00 Credits 250 00 Debits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 .... $ Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Labor $ 1,453.47 Superintendent $ 200 00 Pipe,Hydrants,etc. .•.. • .... 98703 Clerk _ 50.00 Town Equipment 350 00 $ 250.00 $ 2,790.50 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—MUNROE—WAGES & EXPENSES Departmental Transfers for Street Repair .... 178.35 Credits Departmental Transfers for Asphalt & Sundries 536.15 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 1,951.80 $ 3,500.00 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: WATER CONSTRUCTION—COTTAGE & EAST STREETS Labor $ 1,800.57 Credits Tools, etc. 15.96 Balance—January 1, 1939 • $ 880.21 Equipment Rental (use of car) 10.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 287 288 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CEMETERY MAINTENANCE — MUNROE — INTEREST ON DEBT WAGES AND EXPENSES — Continued Shrubs, seed, fertilizer .... 28.99 Credits Water 28.19 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 18,611.90 Paint for Buildings .. .. . 17 52 Transferred from Water Maintenance Account 3,216.25 Cement for Foundations 4.50 Refunds 4,036.73 Sundry Items 3.41 • $ 20,864 88 $ 1,90914 Debits Departmental Transfers for Labor 12.40 Departmental Transfers for Painter 30.00 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Temporary Loans $ 1,95154 Anticipation of Revenue $ 1,289.21 All Balance December 81, 1939 transferred toGe 18.71 GeneralOthersLoans Revenue Account 0 26General .... ... 1,884.40 $ 1,951.80 Highway .. .. 111.25 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—WESTVIEW—PERSONAL SERVICES Sewer 3,Sewer Credits Sewer and Drain 2,7745.00 n Appropriation—March 20, 1989 $ 450.00aDrrch 20 .. 3,905.00 Public Service Enterprises Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Water 3.216.25 Superintendent $ 400.00 Clerk 50.00 $ 16,139.82 $ 450.00 Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—WESTVIEW—WAGES & EXPENSES Revenue Account 4,72b.06 $ 20,864.88 Credits Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $ 2,644.80 Debits MATURING DEBT Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Credits Burglary Insurance .. ... $ 11.00 Telephone ..... 6.00 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 $122,000.52 Labor 2,021.90 Appropriation—March 20, 1939 (Excess and De- Tools,etc. 84.01 ficiency) . 10,000 00 Gasoline and Oil 5.40 Appropriation—July 27, 1939 19.32 Water 100.26 Transferred from Premium Account 2,480.16 Shrubs, seed, fertilizer 111.00 Loam 4.50 $134,500 00 Cement18.75 Debits Wire, Lumber,etc. 3.22 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Markers 11.75 General Loans Use of Truck 60.00 General21,000.00 Highway 2,000.00 $ 2,487.79 Sewer 14,000.00 Departmental Transfers for Painter 168.00 Sewer and Drain .. 13,000.00 Departmental Transfers for Gasoline and Oil .... 38.84 Drain 3,000.00 School 48,500.00 $ 2,644 63 Public Service Enterprises Balance December 31, 1939 transferred to Water 83,000.00 Westview Cemetery—Sale of Lots Fund 0.17 -- $ 2,644.80 $134,500 00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 289 290 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANALYSIS OF APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS DRAIN & SEWER CONSTRUCTION - VINE BROOK - Continued Non-revenue Supervision .. .... 104 60 Inspection 11,469.58 Interest SEWER CONSTRUCTION--NORTH LEXINGTON On Town Notes .... 2,568.89 Credits $256,615.64 Balance-January 1, 1939 . . . $ 86,797.53 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 34,396.90 Federal Grants50,337.62 $137,135.15 PUBLIC WORKS - LABOR, MATERIALS AND EXPENSES Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Balance-January 1, 1939 $ 6,526.70 Preliminary Expense Debits Advertising .... $ 237.81 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Sundry .... . ... ... .... 213.64 Administration Land .... 1,635.09 Supervisor ... $ 460.42 Construction Costs Clerk ... 201.60 Contracts 106,186.38 Postage and Supplies 7.27 Tests 583.39 Office Equipment and Repair 189.71 Engineering Telephone 31.64 Fees 4,467.79 Automobile Allowance 75.00 Blueprints 9.15 Sundry 5.67 Inspection 6,873.22 Project Expenses Legal Labor 253.63 Equipment Rental 1,616.80 Interest Overhead .. 11.00 Town Equipment .., 97.63 On Town Notes 1,467.84 Equipment and Repair 755.85 $120,685.31 Gasoline and Oil . 29.18 Bus Service .... .. 337.00 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 .... $ 16,449.84 Gravel, etc. 157.91 Brick and Cement 14.70 DRAIN & SEWER CONSTRUCTION---VINE BROOK Spraying Materials 105.84 Sundry Expense 94.89 Credits Sewing Unit Balance-January1, 1939Janitor 33.34 $180,284.45 Contribution to Government 930 00 Federal Grants .. .. 109,793.31 Refunds 934.78 Sundry Expense 128.12 $ 5,525.70 $291,012.54 Debits STORM EMERGENCY Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Credits Preliminary Expense Balance-January 1,1939 1,620.66 Advertising .. $ 91.74 Sundry .. .. .. ... 347.32 Debits Land2,404.82 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Construction Costs Munroe Cemetery Contracts 232,602.46 Labor .. $ 3150 Tests 209.09 Sundry Expenses ...... .... .... ... . 44.53 Engineering Westview Cemetery Fees ... .. 6,799.77 Labor 80.45 Blueprints .... .. .. 17.37 Sundry Expenses 39.09 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 291 292 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STORM EMERGENCY — Continued ABATEMENT OF TAXES --- OVERLAY 1935 Fire Department Credits Signal Repair 844.88 Balance Forward January1, 1939 $ 18.49 General eLabor .. 329,75 From Revenue 19392.96 Grass Seed 148.27 $ 21.45 Town Equipment 46.50 Debits Power Saw ........... .... .... .. 147.00 $ 1,164.47 Abatements by Assessors Personal Property Tax $ 21.46 Balance December 31, 1939 forward to 1940 $ 460.19 Real Estate Tax .... ..... 12.21 33.66 STORM EMERGENCY REFUNDING Overdraft December 31, 1989 $ 12.21 Credits Appropriation—July 27, 1939 (Loan Authorized) $ 23,000 00 Debits ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1936 Payments on SeIectmen's Warrants. . Credits Emergency Loan of 1938 $ 23,000.00 Balance Forward January 1, 1939 $ 2,013.30 ANALYSIS OF OVERLAY ACCOUNTS- Debits SURPLUS ACCOUNTS AND OTHERS Abatements by Assessors: Polls .. $ 18.00 ABATEMENT OF TAXES -- OVERLAY 1932 Personal Property Tax 140.74 Credits Real Estate Tax 255.58 From Revenue 1939 $ x,82 Transfer to Overlay Reserve Fund . 837.12 1,251.44 Debits Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 $ 6.82 Balance December 31, 1939 .... ... $ 761.86 Abatements by Assessors: Real Estate Tax .... 0.52 7.34 ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1937 Credits Overdraft December 31, 1939 $ 0.52 From Revenue 1939 .. $ 1,681.54 ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1933 Debits Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 $ 145.38 Credits Prom Revenue 1939 $ 6.93 Abatements by Assessors: Polls 432.00 Debits Personal Property .... 87 79 Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 .. $ 6.93 Real Estate . . . 1,967.54 Abatements by Assessors: 2,632 71 Real Estate Tax .. 32.60 39.53 Overdraft December 31, 1939 .. $ 951.17 Overdraft December 31, 1939 _ $ 32.60 ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1938 ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1934 Credits Credits Balance Forward January 1, 1939 $ 831.59 From Revenue 1939 .. .. ..... $ 7.26 From Revenue 1939 1,021.58 Debits Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 .. ... .. .. $ 7.26 $ 1,868.17 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 293 294 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ABATEMENT OF TAXES—OVERLAY 1938 ---Continued MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX — 1938 — Continued Debits Debits Abatements by Assessors Overdraft Forward January 1, 1989 .. $ 47.66 Personal Property $ 21.25 STATE TAX-1939 Real Estate . .. 2,618.90 2,640 15 Credits From Revenue 1939 .. .. .. . ....... .. $ 60,120.00 Overdraft December 31, 1939 $ 786 98 Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. ABATEMENT OF TAXES — OVERLAY 1939 For State Tax .. . $ 60,120.00 Credits Overlaying Assessment by Assessors .. .... $ 11,952.36 NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWER TAX — 1939 Debits Credits Abatements by Assessors• From Revenue 1939 .. .. $ 13,986.39 Polls .. . . . ..... .. $ 344.00 Debits Personal Property .. 5.56 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Real Estate 14,032.29 For Loan Sinking Fund .. $ 490.71 14,382.15 For Maturing Serial Bonds 3,967.50 For Interest 1,987.16 Overdraft December 31, 1939 $ 2,429.79 For Maintenance and Operation 5,767.86 ? 12,213.23 STATE TAX-1938 Credits Balance December 31, 1939 $ 1,773.16 From Revenue 1939 $ 30,060.00 METROPOLITAN WATER TAX — 1939 Debits Credits Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 $ 30,060.00 From Revenue 1939 $ 31,668.01 NORTH METROPOLITAN SEWER TAX — 1938 Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance Forward January 1, 1939 537.03 For Loan Sinking Fund .. .. . .... .. $ 773.59 Debits For Maturing Serial Bonds 9,100.79 To Revenue 1939 . ... . . $ 537.03 For Interest . .. .. 12,439.64 For Maintenance and Operation 7,549.97 METROPOLITAN WATER TAX -- 1938 For Town of Brookline Credit 1,119.43 Credits $ 30,983.42 Balance Forward January 1, 1939 $ 470.28 Debits Balance December 31, 1939 $ 684.59 To Revenue 1939 ... $ 470.28 AUDITING MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS TAX — 1939 STATE PARKS AND RESERVATIONS TAX — 1938 Credits Credits From Revenue 1939 ... $ 1,515.16 From Revenue 1939 $ 5413 • Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 $ 54 13 For Audit in 1938 for 1937 .. . .... $ 1,171.17 SPECIAL HIGHWAY TAX — 1938 For Supplies Credits Accounting Department .. . 114.70 From Revenue 1939 . $ 621 77 Collecting Department .. 39.33 Debits Assessing Department .... . 2.62 Overdraft Forward January 1, 1939 $ 62177 School Department • .. .. . 2.74 Appropriation Committee 29.27 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX— 1938 Sundry Departments155.83 Credits $ 1,515.16 From Revenue 1939 . $ 47 66 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 296 296 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATE PARKS AND RESERVATIONS TAX — 1939 WATER HOUSE CONNECTION DEPOSITS Credits Credits From Revenue 1939 $ 886.96 Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 196.05 Debits Deposits January 1 to December 31, 1939 2,883.40 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• For State Parks and Reservations Tax . .. $ 795.35 $ 3,079.45 Debits Balance December 81, 1939 $ 91.61 Deposits transferred to Accounts Receivable $ 2,622 50 Deposits refunded 335 95 SPECIAL HIGHWAY TAX-1939 2,958.45 Credits From Revenue 1939 .... $ 23.00 Balance December 31, 1939 . $ 121.00 Debits MISCELLANEOUS DEPOSITS Payments on Selectmen's Warrants For Land Taking—Alewife Brook Parkway Ex- Credits tension $ 23.00 Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 12 00 Deposit for Town Seal Cuts .. 2 00 MIDDLESEX COUNTY TAX-1939 Deposit for Highway Construction—Westview Credits Street 1,500 00 From Revenue 1939 .. ... ................... $ 28,706.93 $ 1,514.00 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. Deposit transferred to Accounts Receivable: For County Tax $ 28,706.93 For Highway Construction—Westview Street.... $ 1,303.89 TAILINGS Deposit refunded account Highway Construction 196.11 1,500.00 Credits Balance January 1,1 1939 $ 120.87 Balance December 31, 1989 . $ 14.00 Checks not Cashed Payment Stopped 55.76 TRUST FUND INCOME—COLONIAL CEMETERY $ 176.63 Credits Debits Balance forward January 1,1939 $ 1.99 Payments made on Selectmen's Warrants: $ 10.01 From Trustees of Public Trusts• Items Over Six Years Old Transferred to Excess Perpetual Care Fund Income 50.00 and Deficiency Account 40.00 French Colonial Cemetery Fund Income ..... 50.00 $ 50.01 Balance December iDebits •1,1939 $ 126.62 $ 101.99 . Payments on Selectmen's Warrants SERER HOUSE CONNECTION DEPOSITS Labor $ 100.80 Credits - Balance Forward January 1, 1939 $ 230.00 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 1.19 Deposits January 1, to December 31, 1939 1,360.00 TRUST FUND INCOME — MUNROE CEMETERY $ 1,590.00 Credits Debits Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 0.37 Deposits Transferred to Accounts Receivable .... 1,455.50 From Trustees of Public Trusts: Deposits Refunded 134.50 Perpetual Care Fund Income 500.00 $ 1,590.00 $ 500.37 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 297 t98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST FUND INCOME — MUNROE CEMETERY — Continued DEPENDENT CHILDREN FUND -- FOR AID Debits Credits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants From State for United States Grants.. $ 1,823.96 Labor .. .. . $ 390.15 Debits Flowers, etc. . 108.28 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• 498.43 Cash Grants .. • $ 1,828.95 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 194 HIGHWAY FUND ---CHAPTER 500 ACTS 1938 TRUST FUND INCOME—WESTYIEW CEMETERY Credits $ 16,70U 00 Credits Balance forward January 1, 1939 -- Balance forward January 1, 1939 •... $ 13.94 Debits From Trustees of Public Trusts Transfer by vote of Town Perpetual Care Fund Income 500,00 March 20—Highway Maintenance $ 16,700 00 TAX TITLES $ 513 94 Debits Debits Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 57,811,46 Labor _ _ $ S99.45 New Tax Titles taken during 1939 23,614.43 Flowers, etc. 114.36 Additions to existing Tax Titles .. 20,426.69 513.81 $101.852.58 Balance December 31, 1939 .. $ 0.13 Credits Redemptions $ 39,170.85 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FUND — FOR ADMINISTRATION Foreclosures 2,736.94Disclaimed by Collector 17,516.69 Credits From State for United States Grants $ 651.03 Abatements 62.64 Debits Interest adjusted account of abatements 12.74 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants: 59,489.86 Agent . .. $ 61.50 Investigator 336.16 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 42,362.72 Clerical .. 253.87 TAX TITLE POSSESSIONS $ 651.03 Debits OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FUND FOR AID Balance forward January 1,1939 $ 16,851.88 Credits Tax Titles foreclosed by Treasurer 2,736.94 From State for United States Grants $ 19,532.58 Refunds .. 101.45 $19,588.82 Credits $ 19,634 03 Aldrich Property deeded to Town .. .... $ 2,277 68 Debits Property Sold ........ 96 79 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants. 2,374 47 Cash Grants $ 19,634.03 DEPENDENT CHILDREN FUND — FOR ADMINISTRATION Balance December 31, 1939 $ 17,214.86 Credits SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND From State for United States Grants .. $ 255.69 Credito Debits 3 525.04 Payments on Selectmen's Warrants• Balance forward January 1, 1939 .. ... .. $ , Agent .... $• 20.00 Collections—Sewer Assessments 883.36 g 235.69 $ 255.69 Investigator Unapportioned $ Paid in Advance .. •.•• 384.12 Added to Tax Bills--1939 .. .. .. 1,846.21 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 299 300 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND -- Continued WATER RECEIPTS — Continued Added to Tax Bills--Prior .. .. . 1,390 71 Debits Added to Tax Titles ........ . .. 164 89 Appropriations for 1939 3,619.29 Personal Services $ 4,256.91 Maintenance—Wages and Expenses ....... .. 53,000.00 $7,144.33 Maintenance—Replacements 1,250.00 Debits Maintenance—Services .. ... .. . ... . 5,000.00 Transfer by vote of Town Refunds March 20—Sewer Construction $ 3,500 00 Rates 1939 ..... 60.80 Refunds .. .. 1163 Excess Receipts to Available Surplus 17,077.79 3,51163 $ 80,645.50 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 3,632.70 WATER DEPARTMENT —AVAILABLE SURPLUS WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Credits Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 8,754.83 Balance forward January 1, 1939 1,899,64 Refund—Insurance Premium—Prior Year 73.80 Collections—Water Assessments• Receipts in excess of Appropriation ........ 17,077.79 Unapportioned $ 72.40 Unexpended Appropriation balance December 31 254.85 Paid in Advance 72.00 $26,161.27 Added to Tax Bills-1939 530.38 Debits Added to Tax Bills—Prior 295.79 Transfers by vote of Town Added to Tax Titles 25.01 March 20—Water Construction—Sundry $ 3,000.00 995.58 April 3—Water Construction—Stetson St. 1,524.97 $ 2,395.22 November 13—Water Construction—Sundry 2,000.00 Debits 6,524.97 Transfers by vote of Town: Balance December 31, 1939 .. $ 19,636.30 March 20—Water Construction—Sundry . ....... $ 1,000.00 November 13—Water Construction—Sundry 1,000.00 2,000.00 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Balance December 31, 1939 $ 395.22 Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 788.72 WATER RECEIPTS Debits 0.00 Credits Collections: Balance December 31, 1939 $ 788.72 Rates 1939 $ 67,277.24 Rates Prior Years 6,330.16 Liens not added to Taxes 539.39 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Liens added to Taxes .... .. 510.40 Credits Liens added to Tax Titles .. 483.54 Balance forward to January 1, 1939 ... .. $ 3,354.68 Guarantee-1939 ... .. .... 368.19 Collections from sale of lots .. 3,178.00 Guarantee—Prior Years 275.51 Unexpended Appropriation balance Dec 31 0.17 House Connections-1939 153.85 House Connections—Prior Years .. 28.84 $ 6,532 85 Miscellaneous ., 1,585 60 Debits Metropolitan Water Tax Excess-1938..... .... 470.28 Transfer by vote of Town House Connection Deposits transferred to Ac- March 20—Westview Maintenance 2,644.80 counts Receivable 2,622.50 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 8,888,05 $80,645.50 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 301 302 TOWN OF LEXINGTON VETERANS' MEMORIAL FUND REVENUE ACCOUNT—1939—Continued Credits Transfer from Water Maintenance Account: For Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 3,617.89 Metropolitan Water Tax 1939 . . .. 31,668.01 Debits Over Assessment 1938: 0.00 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 537 03 Metropolitan Water Tax ...... .. . 470.28 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 3,617.89 1,007 31 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Estimated Receipts 1939 . 287,709.74 Credits Appropriation Balances December 31 . 20,449.44 From Overlay 1936 $ 837 12 Appropriation Rescinded July 27 .. 4,000.00 Debits $1,218,741.49 0.00 Debits Appropriations March 20, 1939 $922,167.33 Balance December 31, 1939 . .... $ 837.12 Appropriations April 3, 1939 . .... . .. 39,650 87 ROAD MACHINERY FUND Appropriations July 27, 1939 41,599.62 Appropriations November 13, 19395,368 80 Credits Appropriations-1938 After Fixing Tax Rates 6,42817 Balance forward January 1, 1939 $ 8,818.78 Tax Deficiencies for 1938 Collections for rentals8,165.98 State Tax .. .. .. 30,060.00 Unexpended appropriation balance Dec 31 65.27 State Parks and Reservations Tax .. 5413 Special Highway Tax 62177 $17,039.98 Middlesex County Tax .. ... .. . .. 47 66 Debits Taxes for 1939: Transfers by vote of Town: State Tax 60,120.00 March 20—Road Machinery $ 8,600.00 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax ... . . . 1,515.16 November 13—Road Machinery 300.00 State Parks and Reservations Tax 886.96 8,900.00 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 13,986.39 Metropolitan Water Tax 31,668.01 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 8,139.98 Special Highway Tax 23.00 GUARANTEE BOND FORFEITURE Middlesex County Tax 28,706.93 VINE BROOK SEWER AND DRAIN PROJECT O For 32erdrafts: Far 1932 6.82 Credits For 1933 ... 6.93 From Mass. Bonding and Insurance Company For 1934 .. 7.26 Account Bond of Lee Construction Company Inc. $ 6,000.00 For 1935 2.96 Debits For 1937 1,681.54 0.00 For 1938 1,021.58 Overlay 1939 11,952.86 Balance December 31, 1939 $ 6,000.00 Estimated Receipts—Deficit 1,201.63 REVENUE ACCOUNT-1933 Excess Revenue—To Excess and Deficiency 19,955.61 1,218,741.49 Credits Tax Levy: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1939 Polls $ 7,234.00 Estimated Received Over or Under Personal Property ........ 53,182.04 Income $ 53,401.52 $ 50,869.89 — $ 2,531.63 Real Estate 722,126.23 Appropriation of Available Funds: State oration Land Tax 413.03 182.69 — 255.03 ... 413.03 413.03 0,00 1938•--After Fixing Tax Rate $ 6,428.17 Motor Vehicle Excise 35,700 00 29,907.55 -- 5,792.46 1939—Before Fixing Tax Rate 79 567.75 Licenses and Permits 2,400 00 3,146.00 + 746.00 1939--After Fixing Tax Rate 5,368.80 Fines 650 00 760.42 + 110.42 91,364.72 State Highway Fund 31,122.80 31,122.80 0 00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 303 304 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1939 — Continued EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY — Continued Debits Special Assessments .. 9,000 00 7,450 07 — 1,549 93 Real Estate Tax on: General Government 2,950 00 2,900 04 — 49 96 Tax Titles Taken During 1939 .. $ 20,224.41 Protection of P & P 170.00 149 61 — 20.39 Additions to Existing Tax Titles .. 18,445.85 Health and Sanitation 4,450 00 3,524.63 — 925 37 Transfers by Vote of Town Highways .... .. 2,000.00 2,265.58 + 265.58 March 20—To Maturing Debt .. 10,000.00 Charities 22,900.00 28,902.77 ± 6,002.77 July 27—To Revenue 1939 .... 28,000.00 Old Age Assistance 15,500 00 16,107 18 + 607 18 76,670 26 Soldiers' Benefits 560 0a 797.00 + 237 00 Schools 20,000.00 22,310 30 + 2,310.30 Balance December 31, 1939 ..... . .... $109,232.49 Recreation . .... 160.00 148.92 -- 1108 TOWN OF LERINGTON Public Service Ent. 63,506.91 63,036.63 — 470.28 BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN Cemeteries . .... 1,550.00 1,471.75 — 78.25 Interest 20,000 00 19,964 61 — 35.39 January 1, 1940 Veterans' Exemption 0.14 33.56 + 33.42 Real and Personal Property Cambridge and Arlington 837 62 874.58 + 36 96 Valuation 1937 Less Abatements . $ 21,376,623.00 Unclassified 0.00 168.50 + 168.50 Valuation 1938 Less Abatements .... 21,532,623.00 Valuation 1939 Less Abatements .... 21,444,034 00 $287,709.74 $286,508.11 -•- $ 1,201.63 Motor Vehicles. Valuation 1937 Less Abatements 853,767.00 EXCESS & DEFICIENCY Valuation 1938 Less Abatements842,243.00 Credits Valuation 1939 Less Abatements ........ .. ... ...... 789,026.00 Balance Forward January 1, 1939 .. . $110,462.83 Collections on Tax Titles: $ 66,838,318.00 Real Estate Tax . $ 35,489.19 Average Valuation for 3 Years, Less Abatements $ 22,279,438.00 Costs ... 271.35 Interest 2,442.01 Borrowing Capacity, 3% $ 668,383 00 Street Assessments 151.02 Town Debt December 31, 1939 $477,900.00 Street Assessment Interest 67 00 Loans Outside Debt Limit: Sewer Assessment Interest 75.89 Storm Damage Loan of 1939 $ 23,000.00 Water Assessment Interest 10.95 Sewer Loan of 1915 18,000.00 38,497.41 Water Loan of 1927 . . 3,000.00 Real Estate Tax on Disclaimed Tax Titles 15,262.47 Water Loan of 1927 ..... 3,000.00 Prior Year Refunds 1,342.66 Water Loan of 1928 8,000.00 Tailings—Checks Over Six Years Old 40.00 Water Loan of 1929 . 10,000.00 Transfers by Vote of'Town: Water Loan of 1930 5,000.00 March 20—From Sewer Department Colonial Water Loan of 1930 3,000.00 Garage Claim ... 65.70 Water Loan of 1930 5,000.00 March 20—From Highway Construction— Water Loan of 1931 .... 10,000.00 Charles Street .. 41.81 Water Loan of 1935 4,000.00 July 27—From Traffic Regulation and Control Improvements 35 50 Federal Project Loans— $ 92,000 00 July 27—From Planning Board Engineering .. 50.00 Outside Debt Limit July 27—Insect Department—Truck Replace- ment Sewer Loan of 1933 .... 8,000.00 Audit Add • 148.16 Sewer Loan of 1938 ... 26,111.00 Adjustment Real Estate Tax1938a 23 Sewer & Drain Loan 1938 170,000.00,000.00 Belmont Trust Company—Dividend 037 Water Standpipe e Loan of 1934 15,000.00 Revenue Surplus 1939 19,965.61 311,111.00 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit .. $166,789 00 $185,902 75 Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1940 $501,594.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 305 806 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MOVEMENT OF SCHOOL DEBT 1914-1939-Continued MOVEMENT OF TOWN DEBT 1914 - 1939 (Total Bonded or Fixed Debt) 1927 461,500 00 39,000.00 422,500.00 Debt at Paid Added Debt at 1928 422,500 00 38,000.00 384,500.00 beginning during yr. during yr close of yr 1929 3$4,600 00 37,500 00 347,000.00 1914 $336,150 00 $ 33,250.00 $ 6,000.00 $308,900.00 1930347,000 00 35,500.00 120,000 00 431,500.00 1915 .., . 808,900 00 30,250.00 156,000.00 434,650 00 1931431,500 00 44,500.00 60,000 00 447,000 00 1916 ... 434,650.00 38,250.00 3,000 00 399,400 00 1932 ...... 447,000 00 50,500.00 396,500.00 1917 399,400 00 38,750 00 45,000 00 405,650.00 1933 396,500 00 50,500.00 346,000.00 1918 405,650.00 43,150.00 11,000 00 373,500.00 1934 346,000.00 50,500.00 295,500 00 1919 373,500 00 42,650.00 70,000 00 400,850 00 1935 .. . 295,500.00 50,500.00 245,000.00 1920 400,850 00 43,150.00 22,500 00 380,200 00 1936 246,000.00 48,600 00 196,500 00 1921 380,200 00 45,650 00 70,000.00 404,550.00 1937 . 196,500.00 48,500 00 148,000 00 1922 .. 404,550.00 53,650 00 43,800 00 394,700 00 1938 148,000 00 48,500.00 99,500 00 1923 394,700.00 61,850 00 1,750 00 335,100.00 1939 99,500 00 48,500 00 51,000 00 1924 335,100.00 57,600.00 448,950 00 726,450.00 At beginning of year 1940 $ 51,000 00 1925 726,450.00 96,500.00 144,50000 774,450.00 To be paid during 1940 22,500 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 00 $ 28,500 00 To be added in 1940 1928 748,450 00 98,000 00 90,000.00 740,450 00 MOVEMENT OF WATER DEBT 1914 - 1939 1929 740,450.00 101,450 00 30,000.00 669,000 00 Debt at Paid Added Debt at 1980 669,000 00 84,500 00 320,000.00 904,500 00 1931 .. 904,500 00 117,000 00 186,000 00 922,500 00 beginning during yr during yr close of yr. 1914 $191,800 00 $ 22,900.00 $ 8,500.00 $177,400.00 1932 922,600 00 116,000 00 46,000 00 852,500 00 1915 177,400 00 19,400.00 4,000.00 162 000.00 1933 .. 852,500 00 125,000 00 29,000 00 756,500.00 1916 .... 162,000.00 1984 756,500.00 186,000.00 89,000 00 709,500.00 20,400.00 3,000.00 144,600 00 1917 144,600.00 21,400 00 4,000.00 127,200 00 1985 709,500 00 132,000.00 20,000 00 597,500 00 1918127 200 OD 19 700 QQ 107,500 00 1936 597,500 00 118,000 00 .. 479,500 00 > 1987 .. 479,500 00 106,000.00 373,500 00 1919 107,500.00 18,200 00 89,300 00 1938 373,500 00 102,000 OD 340,900.00 612,400 00 1920 89,300 00 15,700 DO 9,000.00 82 00 00 1939 612,400 00 157,500 00 23,000.00* 477,900 00 1921 82,600 00 17,700 000 0 20060.00 84,900 00 1940-At beginning of year $477,900.00 1922 84,900 00 19,700 00 12,800.00 78,000 00 1923 78,000 00 24,500 00 1,750,00 55,250.00 To be paid during 1940 97,500.00 1924 55,250 00 21,250.00 73,950.00 107,950.00 1925107,950.00 34,500 00 22,000.00 95,450 00 $380,400.00 1926 ...... 95,450.00 28,500.00 39,300.00 106,250 00, To be added in 1940 1927 106,250 00 32,800 00 35,000 00 108,450 00 * Refunding Loan 1928 ... 108,450.00 29,500.00 31,000.00 109,950 00 MOVEMENT OF SCHOOL DEBT 1914 - 1939 1929 109,950 00 32,450.00 30,000.00 107,500 00 Debt at Paid Added Debt at 1930 107,500 00 20,500.00 155,000.00 242,000 00 beginning during yr during yr. close of yr 1931 242,000.00 32,000.00 65,000 00 275,000.00 1914 $ 70,850.00 $ 5,350 00 $ $ 65,500 00 1932 . 275,000.00 33,000 00 20,000 00 262,000.00 1915 65,500 DD 5,350 00 45,000.00 105,150 00 1933 262,000.00 36,000 00 226,000 00 1916 105,150 00 8,350 00 96,800 00 1934 226,000.00 26,000 00 50,000 00 240,000 00 1917 96,800.00 8,350 OD 88,450 00 1935 240,000.00 45,000.00 20,000 00 215,000 00 1918 88,450.00 8,350 OD 80,100 00 1936 215,000 00 44,000 00 171,000.00 1919 80,100.00 7,350.00 70,000 00 142,750 00 1937 .. 171,000 00 39,000.00 132,000.00 1920 . .. . .. 142,750 DD 11,350 OD 7,000 00 138,400.00 1938 132,000 00 33,000 00 99,000 00 1921 . 138,400 00 11,350 00 127,050.00 1939 .. . 99,000 00 33,000 00 66,000 00 1922 127,050.00 9,350 00 117,700 00 At beginning of year 1940 $ 66,000 00 1923 117,700.00 13,350 00 104,850 00 To be paid during 1940 31,000 00 1924 .. . 104,350.00 11,350.00 350,000 00 443,000.00 - - 1925 . ... 443,000.00 34,000.00 91,500 00 500,500.00 $ 35,000.00 1926 .... .... . . 500,500 00 39,000 00 461,500 00 To be added in 1940 .. ? • TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1939 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1940-1958 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate 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 Dae in 1911 Due in 19552 Due in 1953 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1958 114% $2,550.00 $2,355.00 $2,160.00 $1,980.00 $1,800.00 $1,622.00 $1,440 00 $1,260 00 $1,080 00 $ 900 00 $ 720.00 $ 540.00 $ 360.00 $ 180.00 $18,945.00 Sewer Loan of 1988 . ....... . .... 191% 1,470.00 1,265.00 1,260.00 1,155.00 1,050.09 945.00 840.00 735.00 630.00 225.90 420.00 315.00 210.00 105.00 11,025.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 680.00 600.00 520.00 440.00 360 00 280.00 200.00 120 00 40 00 .......... ......... ..... . ...... 3,240.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 520.00 280.00 240.00 200.00 160.00 120.00 09.O0 40.00 . ... ....... .... , .... .. ....... 1,440.00 School Const.iS Remodeling Loan of 1925 4% 1,08000 900.00 720.00 540.00 360.00 18040 . .. .. ....... ...... 3,780.00 Sewer Loan of 1915 4% 660.00 540.00 420.00 800.00 180.00 00,00 ...... .. ... ....... .. .... ... . 2,180.00 Water Loan of 1929... ........ . 414% 082.50 297.10 212.50 127 50 42.50 ... ... ....... ..... ....... ........ ............ ,062.50 1 1Vater Standpipe Loan of 1934 3'495 472.50 367 50 262.50 192.50 52.50 „„.. »... .... .. ....... 1,447.50 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1989 1%%, 402.50 315.00 227.50 140 00 70.00 .... . ....... .... . ............ ........... 1,155.00 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1913 414% 170.00 127.50 85.00 42.50 ....... •....... .... . . ...»....... ... ... .... ... 421.00 Water Loan of 1928 .. ........... 4% 280,00 200.00 120.00 40.00 .... .. ...... ... . ....... ...»... 64000 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1983 4% 320.00 240.00 160.00 80.00 ... . • ....... .... . ....... 800.00 Highway Const.Loan of 1988 114% 86.25 61.25 86.25 11.88 ••• ••• •• ....... ....... ......».... ......... ....... 195.63 Sewer Loan of 1928 4%% 127.50 85.00 42.50 ....... ... ... .... . ........ ......... 255.00 Water Loan of 1927 4% 100.00 60.00 20.00 .... .. ... ... ....... . . ... ....... ..»... .... . . 180.09 Water Loan of 1927 4% 120.00 80.00 40.00 ... ... .... ... .«.... ...... ........ 240.00 Municipal Building Loan of 1937 114% 180.00 120.00 130 00 •••• ••••-••••• ••••••• •••••• • ......... 860 00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 ..................,........................ 3%95 420.00 210.00 ... . ...... ....... ....... ........ » 610.00 Sewer Loan of 1927.................. 4% 60 00 20.09 ... .... . ..... ... .. .... . ..... .. ........ 80.00 .... 5/% 262.10 87.50 .. .... ...... ... ...... Water Loan of 1931 ........... .. ••• »........ ........ ...... .... 360 40 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 480.00 ... . . . ... ..«.... ••••. .. •».. ... .. .•••• . .. . 480.00 ..... 4144% 108.25 ....... ...... ....... ............ ........ ....... 102.25 Water Loan of X930 ........ . .... ..... . Water Loan of 1980 4% 120.00 ......... ..... . ....... .......... ..«. .. .. .... 120 00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 200.00 ...... ... ... ........ ...... .... . ...... ....... ... ... 200.00 Drain Const.Loan of 19342%% 67 50 .... . ...... ... . •••••. 67 50 Water Loan of 1981 11.4% 25.00 ... . .. ... .. .... ............ ....... ......... ....... 25 00 Total $11,142.10 $8,311.25 $6,586.25 $5,249.38 $4,075.00 $3,205.00 $2,560.00 $2,155.00 $1,750.00 $1,421.00 $1,140.00 $ 865 00 2 570.00 $ 285.00 $49,309 38 ler TABLE OF TOWN DEBT I)ECE0IHER 31,1939 SHOWING ANNUAL PA YMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE 1940-1903 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Rate Due in 1940 Duo to 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%% $ 13,000.00 $ 18,000.00 9 12,00000 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12.000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 9170,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1988 1 4% 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000 00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6.000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,007.00 6,000.00 6,003.00 9,000.00 6,000.00 84,000.00 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 .......... 18000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 ............ 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,00000 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .......... .......... ..«.«...... 8,000.00 School Construction and Re- modeling Loan of 1925 .... 4% 4,500.00 4,500.01 4,500 00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 27000.00 Sewer Loan of 1916 .......... 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 3,000.00 ... .. ... ......... .....«...... ...« ........... 1810000.00 Water Loan of 1929 ...L....... 4%% 2,000.00 2,00000 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 »...... ... .......... ............. ..»......... 00.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1984 3%96 8,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 3,00000 .......... .......... « .......... 15,000.00 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1.939 ................... 13% 5,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 «..... .......... ............. 28,000.00 Buckman Tavern Loan of 1918 4%% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1 000 00 1,000.00 .......... 4,000.03 Water Loan of 1928 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,090.00 2,000.00 .......... ....«.... ........... ............ 8,000.00 Trunk Line Sewer Loan of 1988 4% 2,000,00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .......... . .« ........... ..._....«... ........... 8,000.00 8DO Highway Construction Loan of 1988 ............ . .................. 134% 2,000.00 2000.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 .. ...... ...» 7,900.00 Sewer Loan of 1928 .......... 4%% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1 000 00 . . .. .......«... ..»....... ............. 8,000 00 Water Loan of 1927 ......... 4% 1,000.00 1 000 00 1,000.00 ... ........ . ............ .......... ...._ .......«. 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1927 ......... 4% 1,00040 1,000.00 1,000.00 ........... ........«.. , 0.00 s 90 Municipal Buildings Loan of 1987 ................................. 1%% 4,000.00 4,00000 4,000.00 . . . ... ........... ..._ ......«....« 12,000.00 Adams School Addition Loan of 1931 306% 6,000.00 6,000.00 ........... ......... _......... 12,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 ......... 4% 1000.00 1,000.00 » 2000.00 Water Loan of 1931 ......... ... 3'.it% 5,000.00 5,000.00 . .... ... ..... .... ............ .......... 14,000.00 Franklin School Loan of 1930 4% 12,000.00 .......«.. ........ .. ............. .....».... .......... 12,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 . 4%% 6,000.00 »..... ». 6,000.00 Water Loan of 1980 4% 3,000.00 . .»..... . ........ .. ........ .....«...... ............. 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1930 4% 5,000.00 ... . ... ...... ... . ........ ........... 5,000.00 Drain Const. Loan of 1934 2%%a 8,000.00 ... ...... ._....... ........... ...... ... .......... .......... . .............. ............. 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1935 1%% 4,000.00 .... . .. .... ... ........«... ...... .... 4,000.00 Total 9 97,500.00 9 55,500.00 9 52,500.00 9 44,400.00 $37,500.00 9 25,500.00 $21 000.00 $21,000,00 9 20,600.00 9 18,000.00 9 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 9 18,000.00 9477,900.00 O. REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 301 308 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 2.N NN.l�`MP' 01 w qt.. ..1 a gr 2 Vrgd'd,2' N °�3 ow a a REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 4 p p p O d 0 p o p p Q p R 0 Q epod$cgczo00 $ za 04o000 00,4o December 31, 1939 E P�4,1 l o To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN LEXINGTON, MASS. a -o•d L5FOE-7 a c r:4060coa 'o Gentlemen. EpaTh• • e Board of Retirement respectfully submits its third an- • nual report covering the operation of the Town of Lexington x • N Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ended Q, 3 CIM December 31, 1939 P aw COWe offer a brief review of operation of the system during 00=000F the past year and legislation which affected the system W g • A.-b CO 00"3' c0- rso .14 gCONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT APPEAL BOARD F 8 c o g 0 1 The Contributory Retirement Appeal Board established by 06 A A.c4 4 A O A 4 the legislature and effective May 26, 1938 rendered five decisions ti v E- during 1939 and five were rendered in 1938. These decisions • Go ca aa.. b clarified certain points relating to membership and so forth. Mmwm A 3 This Board has as its membership—Kenneth H. Damren, of the 1 14 c'5 g w z A State Division of Accounts; Franci.s A. Donovan, Jr., of the P� ,e 44 p, State Division of Insurance;and Edward McPartlin, Esq.,Assist- Z• A Pq v r� 1 °� ant Attorney General. a Q po, LEGISLATION [� QH 0 O Hz.0 0 a C A "� A Chapters 109-228-316 and 449 of the Acts of the Legis- v,zb 2 aa -vi lature of 1939 relate to the Contributory Retirement Systems oand we would especially call your attention to Chapter 228 which 0permits employees under age seventy on date of application, m O 'to whose membership in the system was contingent on his electing 4 4 4�a 4 as to become a member and who has elected not to become a member, 0 to be admitted to membership, but they shall not be entitled to cA credit for prior service unless payment is made into the system .b CO �'°�,_ in one sum or by installments an amount equal to that which 00coo ,� ; ig would have been paid had the employee joined the system at its 4,... d A a commencement, plus three per cent interest. This legislation �" will permit several employees of the Highway, Park, and Water -44•,,200 rn REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 309 310 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Departments to become members of the system if they so desire, these employees having previously elected not to become mem- MEMBERS DECEASED bers. Miss Dorothy Byron Wentworth Died June 28, 1939 at age sixty-six years, INVESTMENTS two months and twenty-five days. Had served the town for over twenty-three years During the year 1939 the Board continued its previous policy as an employee of the Cary Memorial Li- of placing the funds of the System in savings banks and was brary• again fortunate in findng nine additional banks which agreed Mr Otis Harrington— Died November 20, 1939 at age of sixty- nine to accept deposits of $2,000.00 each and one bank which accepted retired years,Augustten months and four days. Was a deposit of$1,000 00 The average rate of interest in all savings 17,1939. banks in which our funds are deposited was in excess of two and one-half per cent SUMMARY OF THE NUMBER AND ANNUAL SALARIES ADMINISTRATION OF ACTIVE MEMBERS AS OF DECEMBER 81, 1939 On July 1, 1939 the term of office of Joseph A Ross, the Full Annual employee member of the Board, expired and an election was held Members eligible for prior service credit Number Salaries in accordance with statutory provisions at which Mr Ross was Group 1 Male .. 81 $125,446.74 re-elected for a three-year term expiring July 1, 1942 Female 17 18,855.06 During the year 1939 the Board held twenty-two meetings Group 2 .. 1 1,200.00 andgave approval to the retirement of five members for super- Members not eligible for prior service credit ppGroup 1 Male17 17,fi28 24 annuation. Female .... . ... .... 7 4,744.02 One or more members of the Board was in attendance at Group 2 . .. 4 7,281.75 all meetings of the newly joined State Association of Retirement Total active membership December 31, 1939 127 $175,155.81 Boards, and one of our Board members, James H Russell, was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the Asso- ciation. MEMBERS RETIRED FOR SUPERANNUATION Mr Walter Brenton— Retired January 30, 1939 at age 70 after having served as School Janitor for approxi- mately twelve years. Mr. Michael Powers— Retired August 14, 1939 at age 70 after having served the town for approximately thirty-seven years as an employee of the Highway Department. Mr. Otis Harrington— Retired August 17, 1939 at age 70 after having served the town for approximately fourteen years as an employee of the Water and Sewer Department. Miss Marian Phebe Kirkland— Retired October 1, 1939 at age 67 after having served the town for over forty-eight years as an employee and as Librarian of the Cary Memorial Library. Mr, Nicholas Shea— Retired December 12, 1939 at age 70 after having served the town for over fifty years as an employee of the Highway Department. REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 311 812 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1939 cic ri E i g .a'r'° o & N w ea- 1-I .1 gIncome Ledger Assets December 31, 1888 .. .. E•;o E Contributions from Members $28.785.88 Group 1 . . .. $7,845.99 Group 2 . .. .. .... .. 414.75 8,260 74 of a c °° oo,-e -di 0 0 o o 0 0 0 e 0 Contnbutions from Town For accrued liability $8,367.00 W For normal liability 4,266.00 c For guaranteed interest over earned interest 267.87 4+ e d For expenses 750.00 13,650.87 y . s ir,+di ei 0 Cl 0 Cl N C 0 0 0 0 t` I CO ia d ,y d Interest ,moi Ea co G" 1 From Savings Banks ... 678.77 W � D 0 s e-0 t- o o e 0 o-1 0 0 0 0 0 Total $46,821.26 Disbursements foil Annuity Payments: M t' Group 1—Regular $58.91 r s ,-i a .-c e c e o ,, e 0 0 e a w Pension Payments—Members with Prior Service Group 1 4,814.24 0 Refunds: XDeaths—Group 1 Deposits $138.00 v d Interest 5.06 4°., 'E g z1 G ai N c- oA ry ora ,w o ,-I a. 143.06 n a� All others—Group 1 Deposits $316.38 Interest 9.14 325.52 W m `. 0 N. [ m >` 1-1 v-I 0 Expenses:j oo 0:, a rn M I CIerical hire $266.54 {l Printing and stationery 40.27 W ' i • en Postage,telephone and expenses 10.31 U ` : . : - = M Furniture and fixtures 38.39 C m : - co oo ' • CA Travel expense and association - o cr., rl dues 14.50 370.01 V n Vs s.. w P as M 0 a; Total Disbursements S 5,711.74 w 0- 2 co2 A Balance December 31, 1939 $40,609.52 at a m N tj m ,.ae ,E R• I R fa A I A ,, :' ub c, a,d a, �+ STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 0 b o i m Ti ".P.-9 g o 2 E Assets a.J' F-i . 4 F" p F E. a 1 Total Assets . $40,609.52 p. co = w m d ., d.. w as Liabilities dW R o., R F Total Liabilities .... .. $40,609.52 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 318 914 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Schedule A—Annuity Savings Fund—Group 1 Charges: Balance January 1, 1939 .. $11,464.31 Payments to members—Prior Service $4,755.33 . Credits: Payments to members—Subsequent Service .... 58.91 Regular contributions or payments $7,846.99 Transfers to Group 2-1938 adjustment. 182.00 Interest credited 502.35 Total charges .. 4,996.24 Total credits 8,348.34 Balance December 31, 1939 .... $19,092.20 $19,812 65 Charges. Schedule E-Pension Accumulation Fund—Group 2 Refunds to members $468 58 Balance January 1, 1939 .. 0.00 Transfers to Annuity Reserve Fund 624 19 Credits Transfer from Group 1-1938 adjustment $182.00 Total charges 1,092 77 Appropriations by Town Accrued Liability .. 65.00 Balance December 81, 1939 $18,719.88 Normal Liability 137.00 Interest credited .. .. .......... 11.39 • Schedule B--Annuity Savings Fund—Group 2 Balance, January 1, 1939 . ..... $319.51 Total credits $395.39 Credits: Balance December 31, 1939 $395.39 Regular contributions or payments $414.75 Interest credited 19.82 Schedule F—Expense Fund Balance January 1, 1939 $492.85 Total credits 434.57 Credits: Appropriation by Town. 750.00 Balance December 31, 1939 $754.08 $1,242.85 Schedule C—Annuity Reserve Fund—Group 1 Charges: Balance January 1, 1939 $198.09 Clerical hire $266.54 Credits. Printing and stationery .. .. 40.27 Transfers from Annuity Savings Fund.... $624.19 Postage, telephone and express 10.31 Interest credited .... . ... .. . . ... 11.76 Furniture and fixtures 38.39 Travel expense and association dues ........... 14.50 Total credits 635.95 Total charges 370.01 $834.04 Charges: Balance December 31, 1939 $872.84 Payments—Superannuation retirements 58.91 Balance December 81, 1939 .. .. .. $775.13 TABLE 1 Schedule D—Pension Accumulation Fund—Group 1 Balance January 1, 1939 .. .. .. .. $11,261 12 Pensioners, December 31, 1939 Credits Name Department Date Retired Appropriations by Town Accrued Liability $8,302.00 Brenton, Walter School January 30,1939 Normal Liability .. ..... .. .... 4,129.00 Collins,John J, Highway November 15, 1938 Interest credited .. .... .. .. 396.32 Ferry, Antonio Highway February 1, 1938 Higgins, Charles W. Highway March 1,1938 Total credits $12,827.32 Howard, Horace M. Library January 1,1938 Kirkland, Marian P Library October 1, 1939 $24,088.44 Powers, Michael Highway August 14, 1939 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 316 Name Department Date Retired Shea, Nicholas Highway December 12, 1939 Stevenson, Matthew Health August 28,1938 Stewart, James Highway July 16, 1938 Wallin, Charles F Park November 25, 1938 TABLE 2 Record of Members Deceased Name Department Date Deceased Collins, Dennis H. School October 18, 1937 "Hadley, Charles E. Sealer November 21, 1938 *Harrington, Otis Water and Sewer November 20, 1939 Wentworth, Dorothy B. Library June 28, 1939 *White, Robert H. Highway January 25, 1938 * Retired members Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE S. WALKER, Chairman JOSEPH A. Ross, JAMES H. RUSSELL, Board of Retirement. ANNUAL REPORT De- lite- SCHOOL COMMITTEE SUPERINTENDENT 4- SCHOOLS De. ,CIU- TOWN OF LEXINGTON for the year 1939 REPORT OF TILE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 319 320 TOWN OF LEXINGTON all teachers receiving more than $1,250.00 per year This re- sults in a saving to the town of slightly over $13,000.00 during the period from September, 1939 through 1940. We were reluc- STATEMENT BY THE tant to reduce the annual increases because many of our teachers SCHOOL COMMITTEE were induced to come to Lexington at low pay (and in many cases have not yet emerged from that classification) because of the promise of a specific annual increase until maximum pay with the law, School Committee,herewith, for his or her position had been reached. Had conditions been In compliance submits its Report for the year the19less urgent it would have been bad faith on our part. The wisdom of eliminating so many teachers and assistants is, also, As usual, we recommend the attached Report of the Super- doubtful We have had some complaints from parents, and our intendent for careful reading by all who are interested to learn own observations are not wholly reassuring, but in this instance, more in detail about our aims and accomplishments in the opera- also, we felt that urgency justified the step. There appeared to tion of the schools. The Committee's report will be limited to a be a demand that we make these attempts at economy, but we brief discussion of the present financial situation and its effect are convinced that any further curtailment will seriously lower upon the schools; because we believe that the citizens of the the efficiency of our schools and it would undoubtedly take a long town wish to be informed, and the voters can vote more Intel- time to recover the ground so lost. • ligently if they know more about our problems and the ob- We are grateful to Superintendent Grindle, our principals .ectives toward which we have to strive, and all members of our school staff for their loyalty and con- At the annual town meeting in March, 1939, it became ap- scientious work under conditions which have not been easy and parent that we, as a Committee, were confronted with the task which in some instances have called for sacrifice of income and of continuing to maintain our schools on a basis of the highest increased burdens. possible standards, and at the same time make our contribution Respectfully submitted, toward a lowering of the tax rate. Because our year runs from RANDALL B. HOUGHTON, Chairman September to September, we had to plan for 1940 in the sum- mer of 1939, many months ahead of time, and before it was ANNIE F. PUTNEY possible to know what changes might take place as 1940 ap- proached. No other department is handicapped in this respect FREDERIC L. FISCHER as we are Nevertheless, a drastic cut in our school budget had School Committee been averted by the narrowest possible margin (a tie vote) and the consequences escaped. Possibly only those closely connected with the schools realized what the consequences might have been. Our teachers were under contract, and the budgetary cut would have had to apply against our expense items such as supplies, fuel, light, maintenance, operation, etc. It is extremely doubtful if a partial closing of our schools could have been avoided. With all of this in mind, and also realizing that the feel- ings of every group and individual in our town must be given full consideration, we decided to take immediate action toward a reasonable curtailment of school costs, even though the most carefully considered step might prove later to be an error in judgment. We eliminated eight teachers and assistants for the next school year and reduced the annual increases by 50% for REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 321 322 TOWN OF LEXINGTON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Expended• Tuition . $ 90324 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unexpended balance 283.76 School Maintenance Appropriated $ 1,187 00 Reimbursement—Comm of Mass 654.06 General Control Net Cost for 1939 .... $ 24918 Superintendent,Attendance Supervisor, Office Assistance and Expenses . . . $ 6,859.87 AMERICANIZATION Expenses of Instruction Expended: Salaries of Supervisors,Principals,Teachers, Instruction ..... . ..... $ 184 00 Substitutes, Junior and Senior High Supplies . . ... 2.20 School clerks and other expenses of instruction 163.235 42 Total Expenditures . .. . $ 186 20 Textbooks -... 2,977 94 Unexpended Balance . 3 80 Supplies7,404.08 Operation of School Plant Appropriated $ 190.00 Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Reimbursement--Comm, of Mass 82.00 Operation 29,520 27 Net Cost for 1939 $ 104.20 Maintenance of School Plant Repairs 5,490.04 Libraries 448.56 Health 2,924.69 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Transportation 5,879.80 Miscellaneous: Graduations, Athletics, Express, etc. 821.34 Outlay—New Equipment 921.97 Tuition—Atypical children 136.35 Chairman Total Expenditures $226,620.33 RANDALL B HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland Street Tel. Lex. 0388-M Appropriation $229,921.10 (Term Expires March, 1941) Unexpended Balance 3,300.77 Secretary $229,921.10 $229,921.10 Receipts FREDERIC L FISCHER, 2 Stratham Road Tel Lex 0779 Tuition. (Term Expires March, 1940) Town of Bedford $ 11,946.64 Other tuition and transportation 251.88 Treasurer Town of Burlington 3,885 80 ANNIE F PUTNEY, 31 Locust Avenue Tel, Lex, 1593 City of Boston 5 02 (Term Expires March, 1942) Commonwealth of Massachusetts- General School Fund Part I 18,336.00 Superintendent of Schools State Wards 2,584 48 THOMAS S GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Tel Lex. 0165-W Rent79 50 Office High School Building Tel Lex 0277 Miscellaneous 185 72 Total Receipts $ 37,275 0.1 Secretary to the Superintendent NET EXPENDITURES FOR 1939 $189,345 29 HAZEL W HARGROVE, 3058 Massachusetts Avenue Tel. Lex. 0118 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 323 324 TOWN OF LEXINGTON NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal will be S blows 8 times of the fire alarm whistle. LEXINGTON PARENT-TEACHER 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 Stations WNAC and WEEI, be- ASSOCIATION tween 7.15 and 710 A.M. II. When blown at 8 A M., it indicates no session in any of the ele- mentary schools for the morning session. Unless the "No School Signal"is blown at 12:30 P. M., the elementary schools will be open Officers of Council in the afternoon even when there has been no school in the fore- noon. Announcement will also be given by radio, from Stations President Mrs. Frank E. Hudson WN.AC and WEEI,at or soon after 8 A M. Vice-President .... Mrs. Thomas W. Baylis Secretary . . Mrs. Charles Ross III. When blown at 12.30 P M., on days schools are in session in the Treasurer .. .. .. Mrs. W. Henry Lahti morning,it indicates no afternoon session for Grades I-VI inclusive. Announcement will also be given by radio, from Stations WNAC Presidents of the Local Branches and WEEI, as near 12.30 as possible. Adams School .. Mrs. James O. Maxner When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure information Franklin School Mrs. A. Martin Swenson from the radio stations, or from the local No School Signal. Those not Hancock School . Mrs J.Jerauld Buck able to secure information from these sources may call the Senior High Munroe School ... Mrs. John P Whalen School (Telephone, Lexington 0342) at 7.30 A M, and the elementary Parker School Mrs. Gerald B. Litchfield schools at 8 05 A.M. and at 12.30 P.M. Junior High School Mrs. E. J Vadeboncoeur Children who are absent at the opening of the school should come Senior High School . Mrs. R. Raymond Durling later during the school session, if weather conditions warrant it. SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1940 GENERAL POLICY School opens, Tuesday, January 2 It will be the policy of the School Department to close school only in case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold regular sessions School closes, Friday, February 16 PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE,WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN School opens, Monday, February 26 ON STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT School closes, Friday, April 12 AS TO THE WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. School opens, Monday, April 22 School closes, Wednesday, June 19 School opens, Monday, September iJ School closes, Friday, December 20' HOLIDAYS Good Friday, March 22 Memorial Day, May 30 Armistice Day, November 11 Thanksgiving, November 21 November 22 'This date is tentative and subject to change. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 325 326 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Junior and Senior High Schools Edward E. Abell Physical Education Springfield College 10 Doris B. Leavitt Physical Education Bouve-Boston P. E 2 A. Irving Dodge Manual Arts Mass. State Course 14 ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON Robert A. Proctor Manual Arts Fitchburg T C 11 Evelyn R. Smith Librarian Simmons College 3 SCHOOLS Marion L. Cronan Household Arts Framingham T C. 8 Margaret H. Sandberger Music, Orchestra American Institute 3 Senior High School Adams School Yrs.in Ruth E Morrison Principal Plymouth Normal 17 Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. B. Marion Brooks I Keene Normal 8 Manfred L. Warren Principal Bowdoin College 12 Helen C. Peterson I Gorham Normal Irving F Sherwood Asst. Pi•m, Science N. H. State College 14 Margaret L. Small II Farmington Normal 1 Albion G Hart English Wesleyan University 2 C. Iris Poll II Plymouth Normal — James L. Reggie English Boston University 6 Mary Winchenbaugh III Boston University 3 Kenneth Moyle Mathematics Bucknell University 6 Elizabeth Barnes IV Boston University 7 Chester A. Neilsen Commercial Northeastern University 10 Hazel R. Heath IV Lowell T. C — George V Perry Commercial, Math Tufts College 10 Marjorie I] Moody V Boston University 4 Amy Campbell Commercial Burdett College 11 Ethel Critchley V Fitchburg T C 2 Ruth A Dainty English Boston University 2 Helen F Crowley VI North Adams T C. 5 Gretta L Dyes Science Radcliffe College 9 Vera T Blinkhorn VI Lowell T C S Anne L. Forsyth English Smith College 18 Mary A Hallaren Opportunity Class Lowell T C 10 Grace P French Science Wellesley College 28 Franklin School Bertha V Hayward Social Studies University of Maine 21 Margaret Jenness French Earlham College 10 Margaret A Keefe Prin (also Hancock Sch.)Keene Normal 11 Cora D Leighton Latin Radcliffe College 21 Bertha S Vik Grade I Salem T. C. 9 Helen I. McIntyre Social Studies Boston Uxai`versity 13 June H Wright II Boston University — Mabel A Miller Social Studies Mt. Holyoke College 5 Eleanor E Smith III Fitchburg T. C. 2 Lillian M Spidle Commercial Salem T C. 9 Helen F Blinkhorn IV Lowell T. C 3 Ruth A Walcott French Wellesley College 19 Barbara Waitt V Salem T. C. 2 Helen Small Clerk 6 Priscilla C Tarbox VI Bridgewater T. C 3 Hancock School Junior High School Margaret B Noyes Grade V Bridgewater T C 22 Merrill F. Norlin Principal Wesleyan University 13 Dorothy Nickerson Grade I Framingham T C 4 Philip M.Caughey Social Studies Bowdoin College 11 Jennie F. Blodgett II Bridgewater T. C. 45 William H.Cuzner Health, Math. U S Naval Academy 5 Alice T. Farrand III Worcester T. C. 8 Arnold W Lunt Science, Math Boston University 11 Marion E, White IV Keene Normal 9 Earle B. Sukeforth Math, Science Bridgewater T. C. 2 Harriet S. French VI North Adams T. C. 25 Gladys M Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T. C 15 Virginia C. Viner VI Bridgewater T C. 1 Mary E. Benedict Math, Health Worcester T. C — Margery W. Payson Building Assistant Bridgewater T. C. — Claire A Cook Art, Health Mass School of Art 2 Munroe School Beatrice T. CummingsEngltsh, Math Bridgewater T C 12 Althea M. Earley Principal & Grade VI Farmington Normal 5 Katherine M. Donahue English, Soc Studies Bridgewater T. C. — Harriet J. Hodgkins English Gloucester Training 19 Ruth F. Moore Grale I Fitchburg T. C. 1 Betty King English, Math. Bridgewater T. C. 10 Marjorie E. Hartt II Framingham T C. 10 Annie M Nickerson Social Studies, Eng. Salem T. C. 12 Kathleen McSweeney III Lesley Normal 1 • Dorothea M Salman Latin, English Tufts College 4 Lida K Ray IV Castile Normal 12 Elizabeth Swanton French, Eng, History Colby College 2 I a:othy E Porter V Lowell T. C. 1 Blanche L Whelpley Math, Commercial Salem T C 24 1. a y M. Kinneen Opportunity Class Emmanuel College 4 Catherine M GramstorffClerk 1_1 en V Dormin Building Assistant Fitchburg T. C. — REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 827 328 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Parker School Doris E. Bauer Principal&Grade VI Salem T C. 5 Katharyn Flaherty Grade I Bridgewater T, C. 1 Elizabeth L. Call II Farmington Normal 12 REPORT OF THE Marion M. Marston III Machias Normal 9 Edna I. Connors IV Boston T. C. 2 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Martha L. Lane V Gloucester Training 19 Ruth L. Maurer Building Assistant Bridgewater T. C. — Special Teachers Virginia N Rhoades Sewing Framingham T C 4 TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF LEXINGTON: Helen F Spooner Music Framingham T C. 13 Elmore M Welch Art New School of Design 10 I submit the following report of the Superintendent of School Physicians Schools for your consideration. Dr Harold J.Crumb,30a Grant St., Tel.Lex 1088 Early in 1936 there began in New York an educational sur- and 1632 Mass.Ave„Lexington vey known as "The Regent'sInquiry Dr.Doris Kendrick,Kingston,Mass. In ul into the Character and Dr Howard W. Newell, 12 Clarke St., Lexington Tel. Lex 0898 Cost of Public Education in the State of New York." With a School Dentist budget of a half million dollars and an impressive board of Dr E.E. Morrill,53 Harding Road,Lexington Tel Lex 0968 directors chosen largely outside of New York in order that the (The Dental Clinic is conducted by the Dental Clinic Committee in inquiry might be "an outside independent audit," this was no cooperation with the School Department) ordinary survey. Most of the findings are now available and Americanization Teacher numerous volumes have been published, partly applicable only Gladys M Anderson, 1 Winthrop Road,Lexington Tel Lex 0790-M to New York. However, throughout the country, the inquiry has undoubtedly given great impetus to the discussion of school and youth problems and many of the findings are as true of our own local conditions as of the State of New York. CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Junior and Senior High Schools In this report it is my main purpose to consider in some de- Ar,hur J Rocque 71 Grant Street, Lexington tail certain problems brought out by the survey and to show what Roland N Hayes 823 Mass Avenue,Lexington we are doing in Lexington to meet them For much of the William J Kenealy 78 Woburn Street, Lexington material relative to the Junior and Senior High Schools I am Thomas F Ryan,Jr 8 Fletcher Avenue,Lexington indebted to the principals of these schools Following are five Adams School points discussed in this survey which seem the most pertinent. Clesson C. Schofield 7 Pleasant Street, Lexington Thomas Kenney 8 Manley Court,Lexington 1. Our educational system is not fully adjusted to the new Franklin School load caused by the coming into the schools, particularly Woodbury M Philbrook 49 Grassland Street, Lexington into the secondary schools, of all the children of all the people with their many new and different needs. Hancock School Thomas F.Cavanaugh 149 Grant Street,Lexington 2. We have not recognized the difficulty of providing a school program designed to fit the needs of boys and Munroe School girls for the new and changing work opportunities which Charles A Manley 75 Woburn Street,Lexington they must face in modern economic life. Parker School 3. Schools have failed to recognize the increased difficulty Arthur N. Lee 59 Ward Street, Lexington of becoming and being a good citizen. REPORT OP THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 329 330 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 4. The great advance in scientific knowledge has placed a other occupations there have been sudden changes. It is, there- tremendous burden upon education making it necessary fore, a fact, we believe, that in America no one can foretell what to teach many facts that were not thought of a genera- or where one's opportunities for work will be in five or ten tion ago. years. Public school education cannot be primarily vocational 5 New conditions of modern life with its increased time in purpose. Probably in an economic society like ours the for leisure bring new problems to the school. responsibility for training industrial workers rests upon those who are prospective or actual employers However, public THE NEW SCHOOL LOAD and must deal with vocations as a part of adjustment to life and in many instances should furnish pupils the opportunity to Under our present state laws practically all boys and girls "try out" certain skills in various occupations primarily for the are required to go to school until the end of their sixteenth experience of testing one's abilities and understanding one's place year. A large majority of these, also, continue their education in modern society. One thing which each individual most needs and graduate from high school. When all children are in school, is the ability to change and to adjust himself to new and changed it means that all kinds of interests, abilities and backgrounds conditions. are represented. All children go through the elementary schools. Eighty percent of American youth finish their formal educa- Practically all enter the high school with more and more con- tion with the secondary school. The number of pupils who con- tinuing there until they finish. This general condition through- tinue their education after graduation from the Lexington Senior out the country is a fact and not a theory. What has really High School is considerably higher than the average for the happened is that the common school — common to all — has country. Nevertheless, approximately sixty-five percent of our moved up to include another four or five years. What is, there- graduates do not continue their formal education beyond the fore, required is to develop a new common education which will high school. This fact indicates that the traditional courses meet the needs of this new level. preparatory for colleges are not of vital interest to many of our high school pupils. Our schools recognize this fact and with CHANGING WORKING CONDITIONS all means available are attempting to revise subjects to make There is less and less work for pupils of high school age them more vital and useful In some cases entirely new subjects partly because child labor is restricted by law. Then, too, most are offered for study The following are among the outstanding parents now urge their children to stay in school until sixteen changes. or eighteen years of age. Also, changes in industry and espe- 1. Definite changes have been made in the content and eially the introduction of new machinery have affected the em- methods of teaching Social Studies. This work includes ployment life of the individual. required courses in Geography, U. S. History, Civics Though the depression emphasized this situation, it is the and World Problems for all pupils in the Junior High belief of those who have given the matter careful thought that School, and courses in World History, U. S. History and it is probably a permanent new factor in American life. Thus, Problems of Democracy in the Senior High School. Nine- if youth is forbidden by law to go to work until reaching a cer- ty-five percent of the Senior High School pupils are en- tain age or there are no jobs available when he passes this age, rolled in these studies• U. S. History (required) 198 he must either hang around or go to school. pupils; World History 155; Problems of Democracy 117. In the task of preparing youth for self support the schools 2. There has been a general change in the contents of the should, as far as their abilities permit, consider two important commercial courses to meet the changes in business con- factors,the general needs of the economic system and the special ditions Those who so elect may study Shorthand and interests and capacities of the individual • Typewriting. In place of several years of Bookkeeping While in general the percentage of population employed in we offer (1) Elementary Business Practices. (2) Funda- ceriain kinds of work changes slowly from decade to decade, hi mentals of Business Organization, Salesmanship and Ad- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 331 332 TOWN OF LEXINGTON vertising and (3) duties of many kinds of clerks, filing High School provides sound preparation for the increased de- and the use of office machines. Since business is now mands of the colleges is shown by the success of its pupils in so specialized and so much work is done by machines, college and by the fact that it has the privilege of certifying we do not attempt to train for definite positions, but we its pupils to any college which grants certification privileges try to give a general background upon which to build later. TRAINING FOR CITIZENSHIP Approximately forty percent of the school is enrolled In order to be a good intelligent citizen today, a person in some subject included under this heading. Nearly must have a greater fund of information than was formerly one-half of the school is studying Typewriting this year, thought necessary Since government has assumed many new including many in the college curriculum. activities which involve directly the whole economic system, 3. The courses offered in Science have been revised to there evolves an entirely new situation in training for citizen- give the pupil a better understanding of the science of ship Today there are many new services and functions of the world in which he lives and of the many contribu- government of which every citizen must have some knowledge tions of science to civilization General Science is giv- Before the World War the average voter had little concern en in all grades in the Junior High School. The subjects in our foreign relations Today every man on the street has included in the Senior High School are Biology, General his own opinion of a right foreign policy and it is important Chemistry, Practical Physics in addition to the regular for him to know many facts relating to world interdependence college work in Chemistry and Physics Approximately Here is a new responsibility for the schools which it is trying • fifty percent of the pupils are enrolled in some of these valiantly to meet subjects This task is essentially one which must be shared by every agency which has to do with social control. The school can very 4. English is a required subject for all pupils. The courses well train for school citizenship and measure the effectiveness of have been revised and arranged to meet needs of class that training in the conduct of the pupil as a school citizen. groups of similar interests and abilities. However, this education for citizenship is of little value unless The courses in Literature have been broadened to fit a there is a direct carry over into the activities of boys and girls wider range of interests and reading abilities Through as citizens of the home and the community The boy who co- use of tests and drill books, an effort has been made to operates satisfactorily in school but goes to a public meeting out- improve the reading abilities of pupils with definite side of school and makes a nuisance of himself is not adequately handicaps. Increased emphasis is given to spelling, vo- trained in citizenship cabulary building and better study habits The school There are many definite provisions made for civic training and public libraries are widely used by a greater num- in the Lexington schools When the pupil first enters the school, ber of pupils he begins to learn the elementary responsibilities of group acti- 5. Courses in Physical Education, Home Economics and vibes The meaning for the need of cooperative action is Practical Arts have been broadened and made more taught by class discussions as soon as the pupil is capable of understanding All of our elementary schools use morning ex- practical. ercises,class discussions based on character traits,and assemblies At the same time that the schools have been furnishing a to stress the importance and meaning of citizenship Flag broader education for those who complete their formal educa- etiquette, patriotic creeds and songs, studies of national heroes tion with the high school, we have been providing college preps- and national holidays are used to emphasize the importance of ration for an increasing number of pupils. It is recognized that Americanism. Practice in participation is provided by lunch- college requirements have been forced higher in recent years room and playground activities All courses in Health and Citi- ` and that the average student does more intelligent work in col- zenship, as well as the Social Studies and language classes, con- lege than he did a few decades ago That the Lexington Senior tribute a very large and important part in citizenship training REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 333 334 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In the Junior and Senior High Schools the teaching of good flood of new facts, discoveries and scientific laws is a part of citizenship is again a major objective. Much more responsibility knowledge of daily life and has placed a new burden on the is placed upon the pupil than in the elementary schools. The or- educational systems" ganization of both schools demands practice in citizenship. Ev- The child of today brings to school experiences which were ery homeroom has its student officers and each school has a The child of today brings to school experiences which were entirely unknown to the child of twenty-five years ago. Form- student council which helps to formulate school policies. Students erly there was little or no general knowledge concerning the are given considerable liberty in the corridors and lunchroom automobile, the sound pictures, radio, aeroplane or the uses of and on the playground. It is expected that they respond, by electricity and gas Today these are all matters of common ex- choice, in the same cooperative manner that is expected when perience. they act as community citizens. A child, finishing the elementary schools, has more prac- Homeroom discussions,school assemblies and individual con- tical knowledge of the earth than his parents often had in high ferences are frequently employed in building right social at- school. Our courses throughout the grades in Science, Health titudes. Respect for property, obedience to laws and loyalty to school. courses throughout the grades in Science, Health the ideals of American democracy are important attitudes which and of thisfety serve phases the of basis ufcr developing a broad understand- the schools try to foster. ing this newer of education. Intelligent citizenship requires knowledge. Many of the NEW CONDITIONS OF MODERN LIFE courses offered in the high schools give basic information con- cerning local, state and national government. Problems of gov- Increased leisure time is largely a by-product of our modern ernment are studied and ways are suggested for finding an in- scientific discoveries. While many of the social problems of telligent solution. Students are taught to discriminate in their today may seem temporary, the trend toward increased leisure social and political judgments. They are taught how to look up is here permanently. The program of the schools presents many facts and distinguish between propaganda, opinions and facts. opportunities for developing permanent interests which will be They study the Constitution and the factors which went into its the basis for leisure time activities. It takes form in the follow- construction. ing ways: From the first grade to graduation the schools try to empha- I. By encouraging an a size constantly the importance of citizenship. It does this by through classes and lib aries ration of good literature teaching the skills of citizenship, trying to develop the right at- titudes and providing practice in the functions of citizenship. 2. By developing appreciation of good music through the It should be recognized that the school has the child under music classes, clubs, orchestras and lessons in music its influence for only a small part of each day. Many of his appreciation. social habits and emotions have either been formed before he 3. Bycultivating outdoors—ap- enters school or are formed at times when the school has no in children a love for the control over him. We will all agree that the school cannot assume predation of flowers, animals and all nature. entire responsibility. In fact much of its effort is in the direc- 4. Through the work in physical education and athletics, tion of combating outside influences which are either negative the pupils gain skills and interests which are the basis or unwholesome. No lasting or thorough solution of this prob- for healthful recreation in later life. lem will be found until there is a more united effort of all agencies concerned with the child's entire development. 5. By giving children an opportunity to develop hobbies in various creative field, mechanics, applied arts and fine ADVANCE IN KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE arts. • "Mankind has learned a vast amount in the last two genera- Because of the limitations of space it is impossible to in- ; tions. We have been through an intellectual revolution. This elude in one report all the evidences of progress. There are, how- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 335 Ogg TOWN OF LEXINGTON ever, many other ways in which the schools are trying to meet Many school systems have regular departments of guidance the needs of a new generation and testing where employees are devoting full time to this 1. The courses of study are continually being revised to work. In our schools this is being done by the principals and make them more practical Emphasis is placed on the teachers. importance of the basic mental tools-- reading, writing, This work is accomplished in a variety of ways. The pupils speech and arithmetic. The contents of the work have are encouraged to develop proper habits and attitudes toward been better adjusted to the development of the child's their work Each child is helped to understand and develop his mind. There has been an effort to coordinate and con- own gifts; assistance is given in adjusting scholastic and social fine the various subjects in the curriculum. Instruction difficulties when they occur. Tests are available to furnish in- is aided by means of the radio, motion pictures and other formation along general vocational trends. Personal and group visual aids. conferences are held to assist pupils in making their choices. 2. The percentage of non-promotion has been substantially reduced. A pupil is recommended to repeat his grade CONCLUSION only after a careful consideration of all facts and only In this generation subject matter and methods of teaching after all efforts to help him advance have failed. Less differ to some extent from that of the past. There have been importance is given to arbitrary grade requirements changes, most of them the result of an honest and intelligent and pupils are advanced more in accord with their atttempt to train boys and girls to live successfully in our pres- chranological age and their own capacity to perform. ent society While we speak of the new education it should 3. More recognition is given to the importance of proper not be thought of as something entirely unknown or radical. mental and emotional attitude of pupils toward school If one reads the works of early American educators, he is im- life. pressed with the broad concept of their educational ideal. It was not, as many believe, merely for a "three R's school." As 4. Schools are trying to provide parents with more infor- Cyrus Peirce, head of the first Mass. Normal School here in mation relating to the child's entire development by Lexington, expressed it, they demanded an education that was means of report cards, personal letters, notices, tele- not too exclusively "intellectual," but one rather that would give phone calls and personal visits. adequate training to the health and happiness of children and 5. Schools are provided with up-to-date textbooks, supplies youth Many of their statements read as if they were taken verbatim from a modern book on education The great differ- and equipment. ence is that we now have many scientific and economic resources 6 Efforts are made to provide diagnostic and remedial ser- to make these ideals a reality Therein lies, I believe, the vices for individual children who are in need of such great opportunity of the school of today — to make the best assistance use of what is at hand. 7 There is increased effort to establish more informal and In the performance of its task the school will find itself friendly contacts between teachers and pupils, seriously handicapped if there is a marked decrease in its in- come It is natural that there must be retrenchment wherever 8 Each year brings increased services and assistance for possible The schools are, however, asked to take on more and handicapped and underprivileged children. more responsibilities. They are required to maintain and raise standards and to meet more efficiently the individual needs of 9. Guidance -- The school recognizes that it is its duty the child This is not a problem for educators alone to settle. to assist the pupil in making the best choice of courses All citizens should face the question fairly and intelligently. offered in the school and to furnish him information Just how much should be expected of education and how much regarding a proper choice of his future work. economy can the town rightly ask? REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 337 388 TOWN OF LEXINGTON I take this opportunity to thank all who have in any way Honorable Mention. Virginia R. Cumming contributed to the success of the schools during the past year. Evelyn P.Hooper w I am increasingly aware of Lexington's good fortune in Shirley Russell having had for so many years the services of able and unselfish Elizabeth M. Vaughan men and women as school committee members. With a fine D.A.R. Good Citizenship Medal Jean L. Ferguson spirit of council, their well considered actions have been to Charles Edward French Scholarship Medals render a definite contribution to the improvement of our schools. Senior High School 1. RobM. Van 2. Elizabetht Vaughan Special commendation is due the teachers of our system 3. Virginia Chace Dr. Neilson, Ex-president of Smith College, says "Education Honorable Mention: Norman J Hayes can't be better than the teachers." While there have always been Isabelle D. Duncan conspicuous exceptions to this statement in the instances of Junior High School 1. Marion Smith 2. 1Catrine Sorensen so-called self educated men, every educator is well aware that the 3. Jean Griesheimer important person in his educational system is the individual Adams School 1. John Dailey teacher. Nowhere, unless in the home,is the effect of one person- 2 Monica Cotter ality upon another greater than in the school room. While it 3 Louise Kelley Franklin School 1. William Watson is impossible to select and retain a staff perfect in personality, `2. Hildreth Thompson equipment and enthusiasm, I believe that in all these qualities 3. William Hedges the Lexington teachers are well above the average. In sympa- Hancock School , 1. Philip Corbett thetic understanding of their problems and keenness for profes- 13. NancyViviennWh tepman sional advancement they are second to none Munroe School . 1 Leonard Colwell 2 John Murray Respectfully submitted, ,3 Meredith Moore Parker School 1. Mary Osborne THOMAS S. GRINDLE, '2. Doris Coughlin Superintendent of Schools 3. Jane Hanson Putnam Prize Hancock SchoolPhilip Corbett January 10, 1940 LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1939 PRIZES-1939 Mary L.Abreu Howard Brown Senior High School William E.Adams Robert James Brown Connell T. Albertine Elizabeth Burnham Robert P. Clapp Oral Essay Prize Robert A. Nelson Russell Churchill Allen Charles H. Burns Robert P. Clapp Written Essay Prize . Robert A. Nelson Albert E. Audick Dons Mae Bursey George O. Smith Essay Prizes . ..1. Kenneth B. Long Doris M. Baker Alfred S. W. Busa 2. Robed A. Nelson James Edward Barry Roger G. Carmichael Hallie C. Blake Prizes Elizabeth M. Vaughan Ilarriet M. Beatteay Anthony Caroto,Jr. Robert A. Nelson Eugene E Beecy Helen T. Casello Washington & Franklin Medal Norman J. Hayes Dorothy B Beers Rose C. Casello American Legion Medals Dorothy B.Beers Henry Andrew Matta Estelle J. Casey Kenneth E.Nutt Marion Blaser Virginia Chace N. Elsa W. Regestein Awards Jean L. Ferguson Clyde A. Booker,Jr. Marjorie Lois Chapin 1 Robert A Nelson Arthur A. Borselli Esther F Charbonneau i Norman J Hayes Loretta Grace Bowen Eleanor Ruth Clark x Donald J.Shaw Helen J. Breslin Claude Albert Clarke REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 339 340 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Gertrude E Clifford Evelyn Priscilla Hooper Robert Atwood Nelson Philip P. Spencer William E Connor Marian Hopkins Richard L. Nevins Florence Anne Stander Donald B Connors David L. Howland Louise Virginia Newcomb Edward A. Stanley Catherine Mary Conway E'inor Hudson Dorothy H Noonan Alice Carter Straw Lawrence J Conway Virginia Lay Hughes Edward C Nottebart Harold G Sulupan Marion Marguerite Copeland Ethel Elizabeth Irwin Kenneth E Nutt Virginia Terhune Lorraine Merlin Crocker Clarence H Jackson Pauline J Nuttall Shirley R Thompson Robert Cronin Freeman H Jackson Marjorie Elizabeth Page Ethel Jeanne Thresher Marjorie M. Crouch Ralph Warren Jackson Eleanor Palladino Adah L Toye Virginia Ruth Cumming Hazel Ella James Edna Ellen Pedersen Henry Thomas Valliere Stephen Cupp Donald Johnson Helen E Pierro Elizabeth Marie Vaughan Florence Daniels Phyllis Evelyn Johnson Ruth Margaret Plummer Bessie Rose Vickery Esther II Davis Ruth Agnes Kelley Helen Martha Porter Ruth Proctor Wadsworth Phyllis Marjorie Davis John I. Kelly Elizabeth L. Powderly Charlotte Margaret Walmsley r lorence A Delfino Rose Marie Kenney Marie A Prishmont Jeanne Barbara Walsh Malcolm B Dempsey M.Evelyn Kerrigan Vivien Reed Robert E. Walton John Mi'lard Denison Pauline May Koch Florence A Robitaille Allan H Ward William K Dobbins Dorothy M Labrie Marion E Robitaille Margaret Elizabeth Weber Elizabeth Dodge Richard S Lamoreaux Elinor M Roby Isabelle Rose Wells Robert Wright Dodge Muriel Elizabeth Laskey John William Rosa Richard Charles Wharton B'anche E Doe Ruth Louise Leary Constance M. Ruocco Barbara Jean Wheaton Mary Marjorie Doherty Virginia L Leisch Shirley Russell Stephen Lawrence Whipple Alyce Dolan Sumner Alden Leonard Robert A Sands Ethel Flora White Elaine Edna Doughty Barbara N Little Charles F Schuh,Jr Douglas Swinton Wilson Mable Douglas Kenneth B Long Stanley Sebastian Donald James Shaw Jean Wilson Eleanor Louise Downing Marian Russell Loomis Edward J Silva Nancy Wilson Isabelle D. Duncan Charles H. Lowe Viola Althea Dunham Benedict J Loycano Mary Elizabeth Simmons Phyllis D Winchenbaugh Margaret Ellen Endres Beth Gray MacGregor Almira Elizabeth Skelton Lucille M Wenlock Galpin Mills Etherington Mildred L.Macintosh Hildegarde Rose Small Thelma Pearl Witham Alice Beckett Farnum Barbara Anne McCullough Barbara Edith Snowdon Ernest E Wortman Frank R. Faulkner Grace Eleanor McCullough Jean Longley Ferguson Elizabeth Frances McDonnell ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS West'ey M Field Donald E. McElman October, 1939 Joan Frances Fitzgerald Vincent E McGrath Boys Girls Total Jeanne Francessheili Ann Bernadine McInnis Senior High School 261 308 569 Paula Franks Francis Bernard McMahan Junior High School 275 307 582 Bertha Freeman Elizabeth Makechnie Adams School 188 183 371 Jane Elizabeth Freeman Louise Marchese Franklin School .. 98 113 211 Eleanor Garfield Dorothy Frances Matheson Hancock School .... . .... . .... 104 107 211 David Gifford William W.Melanson Munroe School , . . . .. . 111 110 221 Charlotte Gilcreast Gertrude F. Metzler Parker School 119 81 200 Merrill Norman Graham Frances Patricia Miller — — — Doris Phoebe Guertin Thomas Arthur Mohan Total 1,156 1,209 2,365 Francis W Hagerty Helen M Mongelli Wilfred A Hammond Dorothy Deborah Montague MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE Laurel A. Hanson Wayne Thayer Morgan (Extract from School Returns to the State Department of Education Louise M Hanson Rachelle F Morse School Year Ending June 30, 1939) Warren A. Hawkins, Jr Ernest C Mugridge Elem. Jr Sr Total 0 Norman John Hayes Benjamin Carver Muzzey Boys •• ••• .. 644 287 293 1,224 John Forrest Hayward George Walter Nary,Jr. Girls ........ 615 307 353 1,275 k Albert John Healey George Henry Nash — ----- -- -- Gunnar Hemmingson,Jr. Marion Nelson Totals 1,259 594 646 2,49v REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 341 Non-Resident Pupils (including State and City Wards) who attended the schools for not less than half the school year 22 6 166 184 Aggregate Attendance 197,479 99,357 103,242 400,078 Average Daily Attendance .. 1,135 552 582 2,269 Average Number of Days the Public Schools were in Session 174 180 180 177 Average Membership 1,228 585 623 2,436 REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Number of home visits 384 Number of truants . 68 Number of court cases 1 EXTRACTS FROM WORK OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Number of physical examinations ... 1437* Number with some degree of defect 571 Number with poor nutrition 34 Number with defective skin 15 Number with enlarged tonsils 211 Number having tonsils corrected during 1939 73 Number with gland trouble 192 Number with some defect in lungs 4 Number with foot trouble 64 Number with nervous condition ...... 3 Number of children immunized against diphtheria 100 Number of children who attended eye clinic 18 All children will be examined before the close of school in June,1940 344 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Retirement Board, Report of 308 t School Department ... . 817 INDEX (See below for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of . 172 Selectmen, Report of . 90 Animal Inspector, Report of 143 Shade Tree and Moth Committee, Report of 127 Shade Tree and Moth Divisions, Report of 180 Appeals, Report of Board of 107 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 167 Appointed Officers .. 14 Soldiers'Relief, Report of Agent of 191 Appropriation Committee, Report of ... ...... . .... . 117 April 19th Committee, Report of 99 Tax Collector, Report of 198 Assessors, Report of Board of.. .. . . 182 Town Accountant, Report of .. 203 Births gq (See page 346 for detailed index) Building Inspector, Report of 96 Town Clerk, Report of 85 Births .... ..... 87 Cary Memorial Library: ania 89 M Investment Committee, Report of 122arriges "' 88 Librarian, Report •••••• 124 of Town Counsel, Report of .. 132 Town Engineer, Report of 138 Treasurer, Report of 121 Town Meeting Members 6 Trustees, Report of 119 Town Officers Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 175 2 Committees Appointed .. .. . 18 Town Physician, Report of 162 Town Records Deaths 89 Warrant for Town Meeting, March 6, 1939 ... 19 Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1939 ........ 27 Dental Clinic, Report of . ..... 141 First Adjourned Town Meeting, March 20,1939 .. . 35 Director of Accounts, Report of . 199 Second Adjourned Town Meeting,April 3, 1939 51 Warrant for Town Meeting, July 27, 1939 59 Engineer,Report of . . .. • 138 Special Town Meeting, July 27, 1939 .. 66 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 3 . 72 Fire Engineers, Report of .. ... 158 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 4 73 Forest Warden, Report of 147 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 13, 1939 . '75 Health Inspector, Report of 163 Special Town Meeting, November 13, 1939 .. 78 Town Treasurer ........... . ... .. .. . 97• Health Officer, Report of 165 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1939, Report of 156 Highway Division, Report of .. . ....., 193 Trustees of the Public Trusts, Report of 148 Jurors, List of S3 Water and Sewer Department,Report of.. 100 Wire Inspector, Report of .... 161 Lectures, Report of Committee on ... . 174 W. P. A., Report of 114 Marriages ................ .. ... .... . .. ........ .... ... 88 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 125 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Milk Inspector, Report of ...... .. . .... . . .... . .. .. 164 Attendance Officer, Report of .. 341 Park Division, Report of .... .. .. 177 Planning Board, Report of 130 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 340 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 169 Extracts from the Report of the School Physicians . . . 341 Police Department, Report of 144 Posture Clinic, Report of 170 Financial Statements 321 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 187 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of .. 110 Lexington Parent-Teacher Association . . .... 323 INDEX 345 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Membership and Attendance 340 Cemetery Maintenance• Munroe—Personal Services. 286 Prizes 387 Wages and Expenses 286 Westview — Personal Services 287 Roster of Teachers ., �.. 325 Wages and Expenses 287 Collector's Department: School Committee Organization ................................. 322 Expenses . .. .. 244 School Committee, Statement by 319 Personal Services ,.. .. . .. 244 Senior High School Graduating Class. .. 338 Contributory Retirement System Superintendent of Schools, Report of . 328 Pension Accumulation Fund . ...... .... .. 278 Interest Deficiency on Funds279 Dental Clinic: Expenses 258 INDEX TO ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Personal Services .... .. ... 258 Dependent Children Aid--Aid and Expenses .... .. ... .. ... 269 Abatement of Taxes. Administration 269 Overlay 1932 291 Personal Services . ,. _. . 269 Overlay 1933 . . .... . , .. . , . 291 Dependent Children Fund --- for Administration 297 Overlay 1934 .. ,. ... „ , ,. 291 For Aid 298 Overlay 1936 . .. .. . , 292 Dog Clinic,Expenses . ... ... 257 Overlay 1936 ... 292 Dog Officer, Personal Services .. 256 Overlay 1937 ., 292 Drain Construction Overlay 1938 , . . ., 292 Mass Avenue from Taft Avenue and Right of Way to Mill Brook 261 Overlay 1939 .... . . . .... 298 Sundry . .. .... .. 262 Accounting Department Elections Department, Expenses . ..., ..... 247 Expenses ... 242 Engineering Department: Personal Services 242 Expenses249 Administration of Trust Funds .... ... 281 Personal Services ,. . . 249 Animal Inspection, Personal Services 259 Estimated Receipts, 1939 . 302 Appeals, Board of ... 250 Excess and Deficiency 303 Appropriation Committee Expenditures (Summary) Personal Services241 Agency ., . . 228 Expenses241 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits 227 Assessors' Department General Government 226 Expenses , „•, 246 Health and Sanitation 226 Personal Services 246 Highways ,. 227 Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax 1989 294 Interest and Maturing Debt 228 Protection of Persons and Property 226 Balance Sheet: Public Service Enterprises and Cemeteries 228 Recreation and Unclassified 227 Deferred Revenue Accounts 212 Refunds 229 General 206 Schools and Libraries 227 Property Account 215 Temporary Loans . . . 228 Town Debt . . 213 Transfers—Departmental 229 Trust Accounts . 214 Trust and Investment 228 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 304 Building Department: Fire Department: Expenses 253 Personal Services 252 Personal Services 253 ForeclosureForeclosurexpenses and Redemption of Tax Titles 244 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes 262 Forest Fires, Wages and Expenses 256 INDEX 347 348 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Old Age Assistance---Administration . 270 Garbage Collection 262 Aid and Expenses 270 Guarantee Bond Forfeiture,Vine Brook Sewer and Drain Project...... 301 Personal Services 269 Health Department. Old Age Assistance Fund: Expenses .... 256 For Administration Personal Services 256 297 Highway Construction: For Aid 297 Bedford Street— Chapter 90 . 266 Other Finance Offices and Accounts .... 306 Charles Street .. 266 Overlay Reserve Fund ..... .... 301. Westview Street ..... 266 Highway Department: Park Department: Road Machinery Account ... 265 Fence, East Lexington Playground 277 Loam Supply — Development 281 Fence, Center Playground 277 Highway Fund— Chapter 500 of the Acts of 1938 298 Parks and Playgrounds• Highway Maintenance: Personal Services 276 Personal Services ... . . 262 Wages and Expenses 276 Wages and Expenses262, Patriots' Day 278 Chapter 90 . .. .... ............. 263 Pensions. Highway Reconstruction: Fire Department 278 Charles Street 266 Police Department 278 Highway Tax (Special) 1938 293 Permanent Memorial Committee,Expenses 281 Highway Tax (Special) 1939 295 Physician, Town 269 Planning Board. Insect Suppression: Engineering 250 Personal Services 254 Expenses250 Wages and Expenses 255 Plumbing Department New Equipment . .. . .... 255 • Insurance .. .. .... .. 280 Expenses 259 Interest on Debt 288 Personal Services 259 Printing and Folding By-laws 259 Law Department: Police Department' Expenses 246 Expenses 251 ' Ryder Case Expenses 246 Personal Services 251 Ryder Case--Vine Brook Drainage,Services and Expenses 246 Posture Clinic Expenses 258 Personal Services and Special Fees 245 Public Welfare• Libraries: Accounts Payable, 1925 267 Cary Memorial Library—Personal Services 275 Commodity Distribution . , 268 Expenses . 275 Personal Services 267 Town Physician 269 Maturing Debt 288 Administration Items 267 Memorial Day 277 Aid and Expenses 268 Metropolitan Water Tax 1938 293 Public Works Building: Metropolitan Water Tax 1939 294 Wages and Expenses 279 Middlesex County Tax 1988 298 Middlesex County Tax 1939 295 Public Works: . Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 257 Labor, Materials and Expenses 279 Military Aid 271 Labor, Materials and Expenses--Non-Revenue 290 Miscellaneous Deposits 296 Welfare Aid 280 Superintendent's Office: North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1938 293 Expenses 248 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1939 .. 294 Personal Services . . 248 INDEX 349 350 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts: Soldiers' Burials 272 Agency, Trust and Investment .. 228 State Aid 271 , Cemeteries 222 State Parks and Reservations Tax 1938 293 Departmental— Commercial Revenue 219 State Parks and Reservations Tax 1939 ... . 295. Departmental Transfers ...... ... 224 State Tax 1938 ....... 898 General Revenue — Taxes,etc ..,. . . 217 State Tax 1939 . .. 294 Interest .... 222 Storm Emergency — Non-Revenue . 290 Municipal Indebtedness 223 Storm Emergency — Refunding . 291 Public Service Enterprises 221 Street Lights 264 Refunds and Transfers 223 Street Signs 265 Special Assessments and Privileges 218 Tailings 295 Registrations Department: Tax Titles -- 298 Personal Services 247 Tax Title Possessions 298 Expenses 248 Town Clerk's Department: Reserve Fund 282 Expenses 247 Retirement Board, Expenses 251 Personal Services . 246 Revenue Account 1939 301 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Road Machinery Fund 301 Expenses . . 249 Ryder Case Settlement—Vine Brook 281 Personal Services248 Town Report— Printing 281 Sale of Real Estate Fund 300 Traffic Regulation and Control 264 School Department: Traffic Regulation and Control Accounts Payable 1988 272 Improvement of System 264 Treasurer's Department. Americanization Classes 274 Expenses 243 Expenses 273 Personal Services 243 Out of State Travel .... 274 Outlay 243 Personal Services • •••..... 272 Trust Funds Income: Vocational Education ... .... 276 Selectmen's Department• Colonial Cemetery 296 Munroe Cemetery 296 Expenses . . .. ... 241 Westview Cemetery 297 Personal Services 241 Sewer Assessment Fund ... . .. . ... 298 Unclassified .. 282 Sewer Construction: North Lexington —Non-Revenue 289 Veterans'Memorial Fund 301 Drain and Sewer Construction—Vine Brook—Non-Revenue .... 289 Vital Statistics . .... _ 258 Sundry Streets 261 Sewer Department: Water Assessment Fund ., , . . .. .., . 299 Stock Account260 Water Construction: Claim, Colonial Garage, Inc. .. ... . . 261 Cottage and East Streets . ..., .... 285 Sewer House Connection Deposits ..... .. .... .... .... 295 Raymond Street 285 Sewer Maintenance Stetson Street 285 Personal Services .. . ....... . .. 259 Sundry Streets 286 Services 260 Water Department: Wages and Expenses 260 Stock Account . .. 285 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 255 Water Department Available Surplus 300 Sidewalk Construction — Sundry Streets 265 Water House Connection Deposits 296 Slaughtering Inspection, Personal Services 259 Water Maintenance: Snow Removal ,..... .. . 263 Personal Services 283 Soldiers' Relief—Aid and Expenses 271 Replacements 284 s, YServices ... ... _... 284 Administration 271 Personal Services 270 Wages and Expenses .. 283 ,. INDEX 351 Water Receipts ............ 299 Weights and Measures Department Expenses .. 254 Personal Services .. 254 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 300 Wire Department Expenses .,. 254 Personal Services 253 TABLES Appropriation Accounts—Non-Revenue .... . ..... .......... ...... 240 Appropriation Accounts — Revenue 231 Interest on Town Debt due 1940-1953 inc. 306 Loans Anticipation of Reimbursement 307 Loans —Anticipation of Revenue • 307 Movement of School Debt 1914-1939 . 805 Movement of Town Debt 1914-1939 305 Movement of Water Debt 1914-1939 306 Town Debt due 1940-1953 inc 306 • 1