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Home My WebLink About1943-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1943 SOMERVILLE PRINTING CO., INC. SOMEEVILLE, Mass. LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of America* Liberty" Population 1940 Census —13,187 Highest elevation -- 380 feet above sea level Lowest elevation — 110 feet above sea level Settled — 1642 — Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town — 1713 Valuation --- $22,303,134.00 Tax Rate 1943 — *27.00 Area of Town in acres 10,650.42 Area cf Town in miles 16.64 Extreme length in miles 5.8 Extreme width in miles __.. 4.85 Public Streets Accepted ___. 54.59 miles Private Streets Unaccepted 35.79 miles Paper 27.37 miles State Highways __ 10.84 miles Trunk Linc' Sewers 6.31 miles Street Sewers _ _ _. _ 17.33 miles Water Mains 71.70 miles l.oelited 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools — Class A 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON List of Town Officers March, 1943 to March, 1944 SELECTMEN A. Edward Rowse, Chairman, '44 William G. Potter, '44 Errol H. Locke, '45 George W. Sarano, '45 George C. Sheldon '46 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Collector of Taxes School Committee Cemetery Commissioners Trustees of Public Trusts Moderato r James J. Carroll James J. Carroll William S. Scamman Randall B. Houghton, '44 Annie F. Putney, '45 Tracy W. Ames, '45 Albert H. Burnham, '44 James J. Walsh, 45. John E. Gilcreast, '46 Clarence 8. Walker, 44 Howard S. 0. Nichols, '46 Thomas G. Lynch, '48 Robert H. Holt Constables John C. Russell Edward C. Maguire Planning Board Richard P. Cromwell, '44 Gordon D. Richards, '44 Wm. Roger Greeley, '45 Clem H. Ferguson, '45 Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., '46 Donald E. Nickerson, '46 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Name A William M. Muero Gilbert A. Arnold 5 8 TOWN OF LEXINGTON H Warren K. Hadley 488 Mass. Avenue 1945 Mary D. Hatch Concord Highway 1946 Lewis L. Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1945 Arnold E. Howard 14 Robbins Road 1946 George M. Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 1946 PRECINCT ONE L Address 50 Rindge Avenue 3 Richard Road Term Expires 1945 1946 Harold S. Liddick 12 Plymouth Road 1946 Walter Longbottom 16 Independence Road 1944 Robert F. Lutz 821 Mass, Avenue 1945 M Harold MacGilvray 12 Cary Street 1944 B Clarence E. MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1944 1844 Arthur F. Mason 46 Watertown Street 1945 William G. Barrett 28 Rawson Avenue Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1946 'William F. McCarthy 8 Taft Avenue 1945 John Milton Brown 8 Plymouth Road 1946 Rufus L. McQuillan 35 Tower Road 2944 Joseph C. Brownell 12 Taft Avenue 1945 Charles B. Meek 142 Marrett Road 1945 John E. Burbidge 62 Chase Avenue 1944 Edward L. Mears 5 Watson Road 1944 Eugene L. Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1946 Harold D. Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1946 C Lyle J. Morse 26 Loeust Avenue 1946 Lyon Carter 39 Marrett Road 1945 John D. Collins 14 Chase Avenue 1944 P Henry C. Cotton 123 Marrett Road 1945 William F. Covil 80 Independence Avenue 1944 Annie F. Putney 31 Locust Avenue 1944 Paul V. Curran 24 Baker Alvenue 19145 Ernest Cutter 127 Folien Road 1946 R D Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. J. Henry Duffy E John F. Enser F George E. Foster Malcolm R. Fuller 16 Smith Avenue 1944 25 Maple Street 1944 12 Summit Road 1945 10 Plainfield Street 82 Independence Avenue 1944 1946 • G 71 Allan G. Galt Leon R Garfield Frederick M. Gay Lincoln C. Grush Louis J. Reynolds Aiden L. Ripley Albert G. Ross s Carl J. Samsel Clarence E. Smith Clayton J. Sullivan John J.. Sullivan V Emile J. Vadeboncoeur 4 Robbins Road 1946 368 Mass. Avenue 1944 W 7 Robbins Road 1946 John A. Wilson 10 Tower Road 1946 George B. Wilson 1050 Mass, Avenue 1946 52 Follen Road 1945 5 Loeust Avenue 1944 15 Robbins Road 1944 18 Pinewood Street 1945 14 Taft Avenue 1945 5 Butler Avenue 1945 35 Brandon Street 1946 62 Fern Street 62 Fern Street 1945 1944 A Tracy W. Ames George H. Anker Harold C. Ashley B Walter C, Ballard Charles S. Beaudry Walter G. Black George W. Butters C William E. Chamberlain D John H. Devine Harold C. Denham Arthur C. Dodge William F. Downe William H. Driscoll Lester F. Ellis Robert H. Eldridge F Clements H. Ferguson William Wallace Ferguson Robert W. Fernald Howard W. Foley G John E, Gilcreast William R. Greeley Arthur L. Graves 11 William M. Hall Stephen F. Hamblin James A. Harding, Jr. Arthur F. Hutchinson Edwin W. Hutchinson J Thacker Jenney ANNUAL REPORTS PRECINCT TWO 2 Highland Avenue 364 Marrett Road 39 Highland Avenue 8 Raymond Street 5 Raymond Street 11 Highland Avenue 40 Highland Avenue 14 Rllot Road 19 Slocum Road 8 Jackson Court 52 Percy Road 286 Marrett Road 25 Winthrop Road 188 Waltham Street 495 Waltham Street 30 Vine Brook Road 6 Belfry Terrace 4 Washington Street 283 Marrett road 73 Bloomfield Street 1948 Mass. Avenue 76 Bloomfield Street 1357 Mass. Avenue 45 Parker Street 14 1Iighland Avenue 169 Blossom Street 135 Blossom Street 16 Vine Brook Road 1944 1944 1946 1945 1946 1946 1944 1946 1945 1944 1.945 1945 1946 1946 1945 1945 1948 1944 1944 1946 1945 1944 1946 1944 1946 1944 1944 1945 8 L Harold B. Lamont Ernest A. Lindstrom Harold F. Lombard F. Stanley Love M Arthur H. MacLearn N Dana Thurber Norris P William E. Phillips Marjorie Pierce Murray T. Potter Elwyn G. Preston R Randall W. Richards Henry W. Robertson Richard E. Rowse Robert L. Ryder 5 Edward W. Sibley Clyde E. Steeves Rupert H. Stevens Matthew Stevenson T Lee E. Tarbox H. Webster Thomas Alfred P. Tropeano W Edwin B. Worthen Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. C James J. Carroll TOWN OF LEXINGTON 20 Winthrop Road 63 Farmcrest Avenue 24 Vine Brook Road 3 Wallis Court 1387 Mass. Avenue 7 Winthrop Road 10 Bloomfield Street 69 Forest Street 19 Walnut Street 4 Bennington Road 67 Farmcrest Avenue 4 Raymond Street 1906 Mass. Avenue 1 Grassland Street 18 Eliot Road 24 Hilltop Avenue 520 Waltham Street 1632 Mass. Avenue 8 Rowland Avenue 50 Bloomfield Street 25 Vine Brook Road 5 Winthrop Road 5 Winthrop Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 17 Muzzey Street 1945 1944 1945 1944 1946 1944 1944 1946 1945 1945 1945 1946 1946 1945 1944 1945 1946 1946 1945 1944 1944 1945 1946 1944 F Charles E. Ferguson 15 Highland Avenue 1944 H Robert H. Holt P William G. Potter S George C. Sheldon W Sydney R. Wrightington A Alan G. Adams ANNUAL REPORTS 11 Bennington Road 25 Walnut Street 16 Percy Road 7 Bennington Road PRECINCT THREE ] 5 Somerset Road 9 1944 1944 1946 1944 1946 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON G Bradford Giddings 3 Stetson Street 1944 Charles 0. Goodwin 12 Coolidge Avenue 1944 George E. Graves 33 Adams Street 1945 H Hazen W. Hamlin 50 Gleason Road 1944 Norman C. Hooper 35 Bertwell Road 1946 Clarence R. Hopkins 15 Meriam Street 1944 X Joseph G. Kraetzer 85 Meriam Street 1944 L James H. Lewis Moses M. Low 23 Meriam Street 95 No, Hancock Street 1946 1944 M Richard W. Maynard 77 Meriam Street 1946 Pauline A. Mayo 6 Oakmount Circle 1946 B Charles A. McCormack 35 No. Hancock Street 1946 Nathan B. Bidwell 25 Adams Street 1945 Neil McIntosh 8 Hancock Avenue 1946 Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street 1945 Robert C. Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle 1944 Charles M. Blake 59 York Street 1945 Clayton M. Morse 29 Sherman Street 1946 Ronald D. Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1946 Howard M. Munroe 344 Lowell Street 1944 Albert H. Burnham 34 East Street 1946 William 1. Burnham 30 East Street 1945 R Eugene T. Buckley 22 Grant Street 1944 C Guy S. Chace Philip M. Clark D George M. Davis Norman A. Downs E Roswell S. Eldridge Everett S. Emery George W. Emery Leland H. Emery F Roy A. Ferguson 10 Meriam Street 41 Hancock Street 1944 1945 Lester T. Redman Gordon D. Richards 10 Hayes Avenue 58 Hancock Street 1945 1945 S Doris G. Sands 103 Meriam Street 1944 Walter E. Sands 103 Meriam Street 1944 George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1946 36 Woodland Road 1946 CIarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1946 11 Edgewood Road 1945 William H. Shurtleff 41 Somerset Road 1946 George E. Smith 34 Grant Street 1945 James W. Smith 16 FrankIin Road 1945 James W. Smith, Jr. 8 Glen Road 1946 1' Edgewood Road 1944 Robert M. Stone 32 Hayes Avenue 1945 3 Stetson Street 1945 47 Somerset Road 1945 T 5 Stetson Street 1944 11 Berwick Road 1946 Fletcher W. Taft 4 Lapland Road 1944 Carl W. Terhune 53 Grant Street 1946 Ralph H. Tucker 100 Meriam Street 1946 Gerald C. Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1944 W George P. Wadsworth Harvey F. Winlock Robert Whitney ANNUAL REPORTS 11 26 Hayes Avenue 1945 61 Meriam Street 1944 10 Round Hill Road 1945 12 G Archibald R. Giroux TOWN OF LEXINGTON 6 Stratham Road 1946 H Pani Hanson 70 Hill Street I946 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Carl Hauck 14 Harbell Street 1944 11 Converse Hill 2101 Mass. Avenue I945 Randall B, Houghton 16 Oakland Street 1944 Norton T. Hood 41 Reed Street 1944 Elmer C. Houdlette 2652 Mass. Avenue 1946 L Erroll H. Locke 3 Abbott Road 1945 J Roy Johnsen 2295 Mass. Avenue 1946 R A. Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road 1944 L Jasper A. Lane 177 Waltham Street 1944 PRECINCT FOUR A M Lester Andrews 1 Hill Street 1945 George A. Mallion 29 Wachusett Drive 1946 Earl S. Archibald 19 Downing Road 1944 Thelma F. Mather 43 Wachusett Drive 1945 Everett E. Morrill 53 Harding Road 1946 William E. Mulliken 225 Waltham Street 1945 Clayton F. Beach Winthrop H. Bowker Frederick S. Britton Carl E. Bryant William J. Buckley C Winfield S. Caouette Charles T. Cogswell Otis J. Conner Francis W. Copp Francis B, Culbertson J. Everett Cumming Howard E. Custance Theodore A. Cuetance D Paul W. Dempsey H. Raymond Darling F Robert J. Fawcett Frederic L. Fischer George M. Fuller George R. Fuller 44 Winter Street 1945 2184 Mass, Avenue 1945 8 Bedford Street 1945 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1946 234 Lincoln Street 1944 4 Wachusett Circle 1944 35 Prospect Hill Road 1944 58 Outlook Drive 1944 127 Blake Road 1946 62 Harding Road 1946 20 Vaille Avenue 1944 2 Tewksbury Street 1946 100 Bedford Street 1945 187 Spring Street 21 Outlook Drive 1946 1944 511 Marrett Road 1945 2 Stratham Road 1945 2210 Mass. Avenue 1946 1 Sunnyknoll Avenue 1945 N Thomas A. Napoli Fred C. Newhall Donald E Nickerson P Howard A. Patterson Geoffrey L. Pippette R Francis H. Ready Lawrence H. Rivera William R. Rosenberger S James C. Shaw Gordon Elliot Slater Gail W. Smith A. Randall Soderberg T Thomas L. Taylor 23 Middle Street 1944 2 Audubon Road 1945 2198 Mase. Avenue 1946 123 Blake Road 45 Shade Street 1945 1946 2246 Mass. Avenue 1945 29 Lincoln Street 1944 2139 Maas. Avenue 1944 11 Hamblen Street 1944 9 Kimball Road 1944 174 Wood Street 1946 51 Dexter Road 1944 33 Prospect Hill Road 1945 w Frederick A. Wella Roland L. Wentworth Raymond L. White George G. whiting Adam S. Wood ANNUAL REPORTS 13 58 Prospect Hill Road 1946 44 Simonds Road 1945 12 Middle Street 1946 333 Waltham Street 1944 126 Cedar Street 1945 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPOINTED OFFICERS Animal Inspector Dr. Chester L. Blakely s George W. Sarano 315 Lincoln Street 1945 Appropriation Committee Assessors Lewis L. Hoyt, '45, Chairman Richard W. Maynard, '44 George M. Hynes, '44 Fred C. Newhall, '44 Raymond A. Bond, '46 Carl E. Bryant, '45 Harvey F. Winlock, '46 Ronald D. Brown, '46 Thacher Fenney, '46 Raymond L. White, Ex-Oflicio Clyde E Steeves, '43, Chairman William I. Burnham, '43 William H. Shanahan, '44 Leland H. Emery, '44 William E. Cann, '45 Assistant Assessor Frederick J. Spencer Board of Appeals (Acting under Building and Zoning Law) C. Edward Glynn, '48, Chairman Arthur N. Maddison, '44 Donald E, Nickerson, '45 Winthrop H. Bowker, '46 Errol H. Locke, '47 Board of Appeals J. Milton Brown (Associate Members) Harald F. Lombard Lester T. Redman Walter C. Ballard Board of Health Agents Board of Retirement Hazel J. Murray Thomas Bowdidge Alexander Armour Howard S. O. Nichols, '46 'George V. Morse 'Resigned—vacancy dlied by appointment of Helen Ready, '45 Raymond L. White ANNUAL REPORTS Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees B uilding Inspector B urial Agents Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Cary Memorial Library (East Lexington Branch) Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Cary Memorial Library, Treasurer Clerk, Selectmen Constable Dental Clinic Dog Officer Fence Viewers Field Drivers Fire Engineers Forest Warden Gammell Legacy Income, Trustees Clarence S. Walker, '44 Howard S. O. Nichols, '46 Thomas G. Lynah, '48 William E. Cann Ralph H. Marshall Alice M. McCarthy Ralph A. Nason Eleanor R. Trowbridge Michael E. McDonnell Rev. Harold T. Handley Hazel J. Murray Charles E. Moloy Mrs. Irving Yelland Mrs. Frank Hudson Thomas S. Grindle John A. Russell Stanley A. Higgins Clayton F. Beach Edward C. Maguire John C. Russell George W. Emery, Chairman Robert W. Fawcett William H. Driscoll Alan G. Adams Thomas J. Donnelly Roy A. Cook Mrs. George W. Emery Acting with Dept, of Public Welfare) "George V, Morse *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of John A. Lyons 15 16 Health Inspector Health Officer Lockup Keeper Measurer of Wood, Bark and Manure TOWN OF LEXINGTON Milk Inspector Moth Dept. Superintendent Odorless Cart, Charge of Old Age Assistance Bureau Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent Park Superintendent Plumbing Inspector Feature Clinic Committee John Lamont Victor N. Rochette, M. D. John W. Rycroft Jacob Bierenbroodapot Harold I. Wellington John Lamont John J. Garrity Peter Canessa *Errol H. Locke *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of John A. Lyons *George C. Sheldon *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of Matthew Stevenson *Luther R. Putney *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of Ernest Cutter *George V. Morse *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of James E. Col:ins John J. Garrity Ernest A. Lindstrom Mrs. Steele Lindsay *Mrs. Robert Moore *Resigned—vacancy 'filled by appointment of Mrs, Emile J. Vadeboncoeur Mrs. Edith M. Kelley Miss Margaret Kettell Miss Margaret Noyes ANN L AL REPORTS 17 Public Welfare Agent Agent of Selectmen to Administer Soldiers, Relief, Military & State Ald 'George V. Morse *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of James E. Collins *George V. Morse *Resigned—vacancy tilled by appointment of James E. Collins Public Works Superintendent William C. Paxton Registrars of Voters Sealer of Weights and Measures Slaughter Inspector Superintendent of Public Works Town Accountant Town Counsel Town Engineer Town Physican Weighers (Public) George H. Lowe, '45, Chairman Malcolm H. Clifford, '45 Leon H, Truesdell, '44 James J. Carroll, Clerk John Lamont George G. Whiting William C. Paxton Raymond L. White Sydney R. Wrightington Sohn T. Cosgrove Victor N. Rochette, M. D. #William E. Mulliken Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills • Resigned t Deceased 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS COMMITEE ON LECTURES UNDER THE WILL OF ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E. CARY Authorized March 31, 1941 Robert H, Holt Thomas 5, Grindle Grace L. Merriam COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Authorized March 31, 1941 *George W. Emery Lincoln C. Grub *James E. Spellman Stephen F. Hamblin Sheldon A. Robinson Mist Mabel P, Cook Dr. Fred S. Piper COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Authorized October 14, 1930 Edward B. Ballard Mrs. Richard Engstrom Mrs. William D. Milne Mrs. Iiollis Webster COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SETUP OF VARIOUS TOWN DEPARTMENTS Authorized March 15, 1943 A. Edward Rowse Lewis L. Hoyt Wm. Roger Greeley Elwyn G. Preston Harry A. Wheeler * Resigned REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 18 TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OH ALA SKAS`H1'SETTS MIDDLESEX, SS. To the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Taunt of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town, affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three, and Four, Cary Memorial Building, on MONDAY, the FIRST DAY of MARCH, A. D., 1943, at 6 o'clock A.M., then and there to act on the following artirino: Article 1. Tao choose by ballot the following town officers: One Town Clerk for the term of one year; One Selectman for the term of three years; One Town Treasurer for the terns of one year; One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; One Cemetery Commissioner for the terns of three years; One Member of the School Committee for the term of three years; One Moderator for the term of one year; Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years; One Member of the Planning Board for the term of two years; Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of one year; Two Constables for the term of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years; Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for a terns of one year; One Town Meeting; Alember in Precinct Two for a terns of one year; 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Three Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for a term of one year; The polls will be open at 6:00 A.M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the fifteenth day of March, 1943, at 8:00 P. AL, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by section eight of said chapter. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January I, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefor, pay- able within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of loss than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Article 4. To see if the Town will make the usual appropriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of the two meth- ods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1943 tax rate, or set in any other manner in relation -thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to Pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various town depart- ments. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 21 Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1943. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in sue)/ accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may deter- mine during the year 1943 in aceordanc with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and. to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- able funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may deter- mine during the year 194:3 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 504 as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town ; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to pay a bonus to regular•, full-time employees of the Town of Lexing- ton, and appropriate money therefor, said money to be provided by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a com- bination of the two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of School Oflicer•s incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 of the Gen- eral Laws, or net in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 15. To see- if the Town will accept General Laws, Ch. 85, See. Ila as inserted by St. 1941, Ch. 710 relating to the registration and operation of bicycles, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the 'Town will Fix the fees for the issue of Building and Plumbing Pe•rrnits, or act in ally other manner in rela- tion thereto. 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for the nse of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on various projects carried on under the direction of said Department, the amount of said Charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment, o act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police Depart- ment, under Chapter 32, (General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 19. To see if the Town will amend section 5 of Article I Ii of the General By-laws of the Town, by striking out of the first sen- tence thereof the words "six o'clock in the morning" and sustituting therefor the words "such boar as the Selectmen shall determine and shall set forth in the warrant for the meeting", so that the first sen- tence of said section 5 shall read as follows: "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for such hour as the Selectmen shall de- termine and shall set forth in the warrant for the meeting and there- after the polls shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the evening", or set in any other manner in relation ther•e- to. Article 20. To see if the Town will accept General Laws, Cli. 40, sec. 30A as inserted by St. 1938, Ch. 133, ser. 2, being an act to pre- vent rnnitiriplicity of proposals for the same change in Zoning By- laws or in their application, or• act in any utlier manner in relation thereto. Article 21. To see if the Town will amend the General By -lawn of the Town by adding to Article XXVI, a new section substantially as follows: Sec. 2, The fees for storage of gasoline ander General Laws, Ch. 148, ser. 13, as amended, shall be as follows: For issuing the original license, $1.00 plus a reasonable charge for advertising. For each annual certificate of registration, $ .50. Article 22. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to appoint one of its members to t]ie Board of Appeals, in accordanee REPORT Oe TOWN CLERIC 23 with G. L. Chapter 41, Sec. 4A, or act in zany other manner in rela- tion thereto. Article 23. To see if the Town will recommend to the Board of Selectmen that licenses be granted for public exhibition of moving pictures on Sundays to which admission may be charged, or act in. any other manner in relation thereto. Article 24. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install an electric light pole and light on land of the Boston & Maine Railroad near the railroad station at Lexington Center, under the authority of G. L. Ch. 40, Sec. 5 (33) or any other power them there- to enabling, and to appropriate a sum of money to defray the ex- penses thereof, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-laws of the Town of Lexington, as follows: By changing Article XXII, See, 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. No owner or agent having charge of any building or a lot of ]and abutting on a sidewalk, shall place, or permit or suffer to remain for more than four 'hours between sunrise and sunset, any snow or ice upon such side• walks, unless such ice is made even and covered with sand, sawdust, earth or ashes to prevent slipping." or act in aur• other manner in relation thereto. Article Al To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, fern Street from the present end of the accepted way to Moreland Avenue, so called, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 27, To see if the Town will appropriate money for the payment for premiums on policies of insurance against loss or dam- age to Town property which may result from enemy attack, includ- ing any action taken by the Military, Naval, or Air Force of the United States in resisting enemy attack, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 2S. To see if the Town will ratify and approve payments or Liability for snow removal in 1943 prior to this meeting due to an extreme emergency involving the safety of persons and property, 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON as voted by two-thirds of the Selectmen, under authority of G. L., Ch. 44, Sec_ 31, and appropriate money therefor, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 29. To see if the Town will ratify and approve payments or liability for repairs and reconstruction of the Central Fire Sta- tion and replacement of equipment damaged or destroyed by a fire, due to an extreme emergency involving the safety of persona and property, as voted by two-thirds of the Selectmen, under authority of G. L., Ch. 44, See. 31, and appropriate money therefore; said money to be provided by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- able funds, or by a combination of the two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 30. To see if the Town, pursuant to authority contained in Chapter 20 of the Acts of 1943, will revoke its acceptance of Chapter 635 of the Acts of 1912, being an Act relative to tenement houses in towns. Article 31. To see if the Town will amend its Building By-laws by adding thereto a new article relating to apartment houses, sub- tantially in accordance with the copy on file in the office of the Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies of which will be mailed to the town meeting members, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 32. To see if the Town will accept a special act of the Legislature of 1943 enacted pursuant to vote of the annual Town Meeting of March, 194, or an amendment to the General Laws, au- thorizing the Town to remove snow from private ways open to public travel, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 33. To see if the Town will accept a special act of the Legislature, Chapter 6 of the Acta of 1943, enacted pursuant to vote of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1942 authorizing the Select- men to appoint a Board of Public Welfare to exercise the legal func- tions of the Board of Public Welfare now exercised by the Board of Selectmen and Public Works, under Statute 1922, Ch. 1, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 34. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to convey the land in East Lexington known as the Old Adams School I.ot, more particularly described in Certificate of Registration of Title, No. 42373, recorded in Book 282, page 41, in the Office of the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 25 Assistant Recorder for Middlesex County, to Lexington Post No. 3007 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the sole purpose of build- ing a Veterans Memorial Building as a home for Veterans of For- eign Wars, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds in the treasury, a sum of money for the purchase of war bonds or other bonds that are legal invest- ments for savings banks, in order to establish a post-war rehabilita- tion fund, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Acts of 1943, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting ax provided in the By-law of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of Feb- ruary, A. D., 1943. AKCHn3ALD R. GlRoux WILLIAM G. POTTER A. EDWARD ROwss ERROL H. LOCKE GEORGE W. SARANO Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN February 19, 1943. To the Town Clerk: I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrantin the vestibule of the Town Office Building and seven other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town, ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest : Joirx C. RusssLL, Constable of Lexington 26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARal 1, 1943 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexington met in their respective tinting places in said Town on Monday. March the first in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-three at six o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, ].dams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT ONE Charles J. Dailey Warden Pauline E. Bartlett Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Mary E. Tracey Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller George F. Stygles Teller Ilda J, Field Teller Edith T. Kew Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller PRECINCT TWO Victor H, Harmon Warden Lucius A. Austin Inspector Ruth R. Ray Inspector Arthur L. Hanson Telfer Edward McGrory Teller Elisabeth R. Nourse Teller Mary D. Oliver Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Laurina M. WiIson Teller Florence E. Griesheimer Teller Helen McCaffrey Teller REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 PRECINCT THREE Franklin W, Coleman Warden Peter Robertson Inspector Charles Moloy, Jr. Inspector Emma Zitso Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller Gladys MacKay Teller Emma L, Hovey Teller John J. McCormack Teller Anna L. McCormack Teller Esther P. Graham Teller Rosalie McDonald Teller PRECINCT FOUR William E. Mnlliken Warden Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector Daniel A. Gorman, Jr, Deputy Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Helen T. Maguire Teller Helen M. Kirk Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller Alice M. Ryan Teller Agnes G Hall Teller Constance L. Thompson Teller Catheryne M. Ferry Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A. M. and remained open until eight o'clock P. M., after which time after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters in each precinct was an follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four 1512 One thousand five hundred twelve 1305 One thousand three hundred five 1382 One thousand three hundred eighty-two 1509 One thousand five hundred nine Total 5708 Five thousand seven hundred eight The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. 28 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the re- sult as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four Total 104 One hundred lour 148 One hundred forty-eight 164 One hundred sixty-four 120 One hundred twenty 536 Five hundred thirtysix James J. Carroll Blanks Total TOWN CLERK Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 102 139 141 114 2 9 23 6 1.04 148 164 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. George C. Sheldon Blanks Total George C. Sheldon was SELECTMAN Pre. 1 95 9 Pre. 2 125 23 104 148 Total 496 40 120 536 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total 147 109 476 17 11 60 164 120 536 elected as Selectman for three years. TOWN TREASURER Jaines J. Carroll Blanks Total Pre 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total 103 137 143 110 493 1 11 21 10 43 104 148 164 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. COLLECTOR OF TAXES William S. Scamman Blanks Pre, 1 101 3 Pre. 2 131 17 Pre. 3 151 13 120 536 Pre. 4 Total 117 500 3 36 Total 104 148 164 120 William S. Scamman was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year. 536 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 29 30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CEMETERY COMMISSIONER PLANNING BOARD Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Total John E. Gilcreast 95 128 139 112 474 Richard P. Cromwell 90 126 137 109 462 Blanks 9 20 25 8 62 Gordon D. Richards 85 121 144 107 457 T ___ Blanks 33 49 47 24 153 Total 104 148 164 120 636 John E. Gflcreast was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Total 208 296 328 240 1072 Richard P. Cromwell and Gordon D. Richards elected to the Planning Board for one year. CONSTABLES Fre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Tracy W. Ames 95 131 143 111 480 Blanks 9 17 21 9 5fi Edward C. Maguire 98 133 145 110 486 John C. Russell 101 133 139 106 479 Bianks 9 30 44 24 107 Total 104 148 164 120 536 Tracy W. Ames was elected to the School Committee for three years. MODERATOR Fre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Robert H. Holt 94 127 141 106 468 Blanks 10 21 23 14 68 Total 208 296 328 240 1072 Edward C. Maguire and John C. Russell were elected as Constables for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years PRECINCT ONE Total 104 148 164 120 536 Gilbert A. Arnold 86 Robert H. Holt was elected as Moderator for one year. *Henry Brask 86 *John Milton Brown 80 *Ernest Cutter 87 PLANNING BOARD *Malcolm R. Fuller 87 * Allan G. Galt 81 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total *Frederick M. Gay 89 Donald E. Nickerson 91 123 145 105 464 • Lincola C. Grnsh 91 Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. 94 127 146 104 471 *Mary D. Hatch 84 Blanks 23 46 37 31 137 *Arnold E. Howard 83 Total 208 296 328 240 1072 ▪ George M. Hynes 92 Harold S. Liddiek 82 Donald E. Nickerson, and Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. were elected to the Planning *Eugene L. Morgan 88 * Harold D. Morgan 85 Board for three years. *Lyle J. Morse 89 *Louis J. Reynolds 89 PLANNING BOARD *Emile J, Vadeboncoeur 91 Blanks 248 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Clements H. Ferguson 93 125 147 112 477 Blanks 11 23 17 8 59 Total 104 148 164 120 536 Clements H. Ferguson was elected to the Planning Board for two years. PRECINCT TWO *Harold C. Ashley 106 *Charles S. Beaudry 102 *Walter G. Black 106 *William 13. Chamberlain 115 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 3I *Willaim H. Driscoll *Lester F. Ellis ' William Wallace Ferguson *John E. Gilcrest *William M. Hall * James A. Harding Jr. *Arthur H. McLearn *Marjorie Pierce *Henry W. Robertson *Richard E. Rowse *Rupert 11. Stevens *Matthew Stevenson Alfred P. Tropeeno 'Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Blanks *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For One Year PRECINCT ONE *Rufus L, McQuillan *Carl J. Sarnsel Blanks * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of one year, TOWN MEETING MEMBER$ For Three Years PRECINCT THREE Wilbur H. Abbott *Alan G. .Adams *Ronald D. Brown *Albert H. Burnham *George M. Davis * Norman C. Hooper *Henry A. Letoile *James H. Lewis * Richard W. Maynard *Pauline A. Mayo ' Charles C. McCormack *Neil McIntosh *Clayton M. Morse *George B. Sargent *Clarence Shannon *William H. Shurtleff 113 107 106 110 104 112 105 95 103 106 106 100 93 115 612 90 82 36 32 TOWN' OF LEXINGTON *James W. Smith, Jr. 123 *Carl W. Terhune 123 'Ralph H. Tucker 118 Blanks 479 PRECINCT FOUR *Carl E. Bryant 79 * Francis W. Copp 73 *Francis B. Culbertson 85 *Howard E. Cnstance 95 *Paul W. Dempsey 90 * George M. Fuller 92 *Archibald R. Giroux 98 *Paul Hanson 86 *Elmer C. Houdlette 76 'Roy Johnsen 83 Ernest MacDermid 57 *George A. Mallion 74 *Everett E. Morrill 83 ;Donald E. Nickerson 79 * Geoffrey L. Pippette 68 * Gail W. Smith 80 * Frederick D. Wells 69 *Raymond L. White 77 Adam S. Wood 67 Blanks 529 * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For One Year *Bradford Giddings 134 *Joseph G.Kraetser 136 101 'Doris G. Sands 129 126 Blanks 93 135 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of one year. 141 133 A true record. 109 84 Attest: 125 JAMES J. CARROLL, 114 112 Town Clerk 105 125 Special Meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 4 held in 136 Estabrook Hall, March 13, 1943, to fill a vacancy for a term of two 132 121 years ending in March 1945, caused by the death of Willard C. Hill. 126 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by the Town Clerk, James J. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 33 Carroll, who presided. There were twenty-nine (29) Town Meeting Members present. Nominations for candidates were made from the floor. Adam S. Wood, 126 Cedar Street, was nominated by Theodore A. Custance which was duly seconded. On voting which was duly seconded, all nominations were closed and by a unanimous vote, Adam S. Wood was duly elected to fill the unexpired term ending in March, 1945. JAMIs J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Special Meeting Members of Precinct 2 held March 15, 1943 in Esterbrook Hall for the purpose of filling two vacancies, one for a term ending in March, 1945 and one for a term ending in March, 1944. Meeting called to order at 7:45 P. M. by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, who presided. Nominations were beard from the floor for the term ending March, 1945.as follows: Thacher Jenney of 16 Vine Brook Road, which was duly seconded; Alfred P. Tropeano, 25 Vine Brook Road, which was duly seconded. Ballots were passed for the election by the following; Harold B. Lamont and William E. Cham- berlain, who served as tellers. The final result of the vote being Thacher Jenney received fifteen (15) votes; Alfred P. Tropeano re- ceived fourteen (14) votes. whereby Thacher Jenney was duly elected for the term ending in 1945. On nominations from the floor the name of Alfred P. Tropeano, 25 Vine Brook Road, was nominated and duly seconded for the term ending in March, 1944..By a vote duly seconded further nomina- tions were closed, whereby voice vote, Alfred P. Tropeano, 25 Vine Brook Road was unanimously elected to complete the term ending in March, 1944. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 34 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MARCH 15, 1943 The Town Meeting was called to order at 8:08 P. M. by the Mod- erator, Robert H. Holt. There were 158 Town Meeting Members present. The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meet- ing until further reading was waived upon motion of Selectman, George C. Sheldon. 8:09 P. M. The Constable's Return was read by the Town Clerk. 8:09 P. M. Unless otherwise noted, all articles were presented by Selectman, A. Edward Rowse. Article 2. The Appropriation Committee report presented by Richard W. Maynard, Vice Chairman. Motion made and seconded that Appropriation Committee report be accepted and placed on file. 8 :12 P. M. Report of Advanced Program and Budgeting Committee present- ed by Donald E. Nickerson. 8:15 P. M. The following vote presented by William R. Greeley: Voted: That the Modcn•ator be authorized to appoint a commit- tee of five to continue the work of the present advanced Program- ming and Budgeting Committee. Carried Unanimously 8 :16 P. M. Article 2. Voted : That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. (nary for the current year. Carried Unanimously 8:16 P. M. Voted : That a committee be appointed by the Moderator con• silting of the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, the new Chair- man of the Appropriation Committee, the Chairman of the Planning Board, together with two citizens with business experience, to study REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 3S the set-up of various Town departments in the interest of efficiency and economy and make recommendations to the next Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 8:18 P. M. The following motion presented by Pauline A, Mayo: 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OTHER FINANCE OFFICES & ACCOUNTS Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:28 P. M COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 5,067.82 (Of which $2,850.00 is far the salary of the Tax Collector) I move that it be the sense of this meeting that the School De- Expenses 1,600.00 partment serve hot lunches for school children in the three schools Carried Unanimously 8:29 P, M. where lunches are now being served; namely: Adams, Franklin, and ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT Parker Schools and that this lunch program be operated on a pay -as- Personal Services 5,860.20 you -go basis. Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8:29 P. M. 125.00 Article 3. Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorised to borrow money from time to time in :anticipation of the revenue of the financial year be- ginning January 1, 1944. and to issue a note or notes therefor, pay- able within one year and to renew any note or notes that may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, I3•eneral Laws. Carried Unanimously 8:25 P. M. Article 4. Voted : That the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the current year. There were no objections from the Town Meeting :Members as to the amounts being voted groups. APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Personal Services $400.00 REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT Expenses 495.00 Personal Services 433.75 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P. M.Expenses 122.96 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. LAW DEPARTMENT Personal Services and Special Fees 1,750.00 Expenses Carried 'Unanimously 8:30 P. M. 300.00 TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 2,346.67 (Of which $1,800.00 is for salary of the Town Clerk) Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction of Selectmen Expenses 504.00 Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. 162.00 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction of Town Clerk Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. 101.96 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 2,613.35 Expenses 1,600.00 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P. M. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 4,643.74 Expenses 300.00 Carried Unanimously 8:27 P. M. TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,556.66 (Of which $1,000.00 is for salary of the Town Treasurer) Expenses 417,00 Carried Unanimously 8:27 P. M. PUBLIC WORKS—Superintendent's Office Personal Services 5,178.17 Expenses 150.00 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Personal Services 4,128.68 Expenses 7,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 8,966.62 Expenses 700.00 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 37 BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. PLANNING BOARD Expenses 250.00 Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. BOARD OF RETIREMENT Expenses 455.00 Carried Unanimously 3:32 P. M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 38,148.75 Expenses 3,375.00 Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 36,350.00 Expenses 7,415.00 Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. AMBULANCE Expenses 200.00 Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. BUILDING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,100.00 Expenses 155.00 Carried Unanimously 8:33 P. M. WIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:38 P. M. 800.00 100.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 265.00 Carried Unanimously 8:33 P. M. INSECT SUPPRESSION Personal Services 300.00 Wages and Expenses 2,525.00 Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. SHADE TREES Wages and Expenses 950.00 Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. FOREST FIRES Personal Services 50.00 Wages and Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. 3R TOWN OF LEXINGTON DOG OFFICER Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. 100.00 75.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 5,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. MILK INSPECTOR Personal Services Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. DOG CLINIC Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. 400.00 450.00 DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services 1,750.00 Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. POSTURE CLINIC Expenses 625.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. VITAL STATISTICS Expenses 25.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Personal Services Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. 800.00 PLUMBING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 900.00 Expenses 130.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. SEWER MAINTENANCE Personal Services 319.55 Wages and Exnenses 2,900.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. SEWER SERVICES Wages and Expenses 1,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. REPORT OFF TOWN CLERK a CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL OF ASHES Wages and Expenses 1,700.00 Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M. GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 6,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 410.82 Wages and Expenses 30,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M, SNOW REMOVAL Wages and Expenses 18,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Wages and Expenses 700.00 Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M. STREET LIGHTS Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M. STREET SIGNS Wages and Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:36 P. M. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD MACHINERY Expenses 14,000.00 (To be transferred from Road Machinery Fund) Carried Unanimously 8:37 P. M. PUBLIC WELFARE Personal Services 3,076.17 Administration Items 760.00 Commodity Distribution 500.00 Town Physician 750.00 Aid and Expenses 31,000.00 (Of which $3,000.00 is to be transferred from Cash Reserved for Purchase of Stamps) Carried Unanimously 8:37 P. M. DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID Personal Services Administration Aid and Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:37 P. M. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Personal Services 945.70 Administration Items 200.00 Aid and Expenses 37,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:38 P. M. 22,500.00 400.00 39 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATE AID Cash Grants 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:38 P. M. MILITARY AID Cash Grants 800.00 Carried Unanimously 8:38 P. M. SOLDIERS' BURIALS Burial Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimously 8:39 P. M. SOLDIERS' RELIEF Personal Services 615.23 Administration 25.00 Aid and Expenses 5,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:39 P. M. School Maintenance presented by Randall B. Houghton, School COM mittee. Voted: That the sum of two hundred twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred ninety-eight dollars and sixty-six cents ($22),708.66) be ap- propriated and assessed for the support of the Public Schools for the current year as follows: Personal Services $186,543.66 Expenses 43,255.00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P. M. The following presented by Randall B. Houghton: Voted : That the SUM of two 'hundred and three dollars ($203.00) be appropriated and assessed for the maintenance of classes for in- struction in Americanization. Carried Unanimously 8:40 P. M. The following presented by Randall 13. Houghton: Voted: That the sum of one thousand, six hundred and twenty - 315.24 nine dollars ($1,629.00) be appropriated and assessed for the pay - 25.00 meat of tuition of pupils attending Vocational School. 11,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P. M. The following presented by Randall 13, Houghton : Voted : That the sum of *15,250.40 be appropriated and assessed for the support of Cary Memorial Library and Branch for the cur- rent year, as follows: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Personal Services Expenses (Which includes the amount received from the County for dog licenses.) Carried Unanimously 8:41 P. M. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:41 P. M. MEMORIAL DAY Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:41 P. M. 41 $10,730.40 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INTEREST ON DEBT 4,520.00 Interest 7,276.88 Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Westview Personal Services 500.00 Wages and Expenses 4,090.00 $4,276.28 (OP which $2,000.00 is to be transferred from the 8,800.00 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund) Carried Unanimously 8:47 P. M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Munroe 250.00 Personal Services 300.00 PATRIOTS' DAY Expenses (Omitted account sufficient interest on hand from Leroy Brown Trust) Carried Unanimously 8:42 P. M. CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Pension Accumulation Fund 13,467.00 Interest Deficiency on Funds 601.93 Carried 'Unanimously 8:42 P. M. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages and Expenses 8,800.00 Carried Unanimously 8:43 P. M. INSURANCE Premiums 5,925.00 Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. PRINTING TOWN REPORT Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. ADMINISTRATION OF TR.I'ST FUNDS Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. UNCLASSIFIED Expenses War Activities Rationing Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. WATER 14MAINTENANCI, Personal Services Wages and Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. WATER SERVICES Wages and Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. Wages and Expenses 2,383.00 Carried Unanimously 8:47 P, M. And further voted: Tiiat the following amounts be appropriated : MATURING DEBT Of which $4,000.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund. $6,000.00 is to trans- ferred from PWA North Lexington Sewer, $326,- 92 is to be transferred from PWA Vine Brook Brook Drainage and Sewer. $10,000.00 is to be transferred from the Water Assessment Fund. $22,000.00 is to be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account, and the balance ($22,974.08) is to be raised in the tax levy of the current year. Carried Unanimously 8:48 P. M. $65,301.00 And further voted: To ratify and approve the arrangement fol - 750.00 lowed in 1942 whereby the receipts of the Road Machinery Fund were increased by an hourly rental charge, not in excess of the amount allowed by the State, for use of the equipment of the De - 70.00 partment of Public Works, when used for local purposes for which appropriations may be voted to the said Department. Carried Unanimously 8:48 P. M. Article 5. Indefinitely Postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:50 P.M. Article 6. Indefinitely Postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:50 P.M. Article 7. Voted : That the following amounts be appropriated and assessed for the unpaid bills for the year 1942 of the following accounts: 190.00 1,000.00 710.00 1,369.44 17,000.00 SELECTMEN'S EXPENSES (Francis J. Hunt—reporting and transcribing hear - 3,000.00 ing before Board of S1elctmen and Fire Engin- eers) $70.20 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK PLANNING BOARD—Expenses (Accounting work on 5 -year budget) (Fred Newhall) PARK DEPARTMENT—Expenses (Theatre Pharmacy—films and developments) Carried Unanimously 8:50 P. M. 43 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 50.00 involved. For the payment of said bonus the sum of P6,471.65 he appropriated and assessed for the current year. 3.35 Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, states Article should read "as compensation for services." Suggestion by Richard W. Maynard that vote read "to any in- dividual employee" instead of "to any single employee" was adopted, whereby the vote reads as follows: Article 12. Voted : That the Selectmen, ax Compensation for serv- ices, eroices, be authorized to pay a 71s2" Bonus to regular full time employ- ees of the School, Police, and Fire Departments based ontheir an- nual rate or earnings in effect December 31, 1942, not exceeding $150.00 to any individual employee; said bonus to be retroactive to to January 1, 19V and to be paid quarterly. In the event of any em- ployee leaving the Town's employ during the year 1943, he or she is to receive a pro -rata part of the quarter involved. For the payment of said bonus the sum of $16,471.65 be appropriated and assessed for the current year. Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Article 12. Voted : That the Selectmen, as compensation for serv- ices rendered, be authorized to pay a 71% bonus to regular, full time employees of the Town, with. the exception of the schools, police, and fire departments, on the basis of 1942 earnings, not exceeding $150.00 for the year to any employee, to be retroactive to January 1, 1943 and to he paid quarterly. In the event of any employee leaving the Town's employ daring the year 1943, he or she is to receive a pro - rata par( of the quarter involved. For the paymeut of said bonus the sum of $7,454.89 be appropriated, of which $2,000.00 is to be transferred from the Public Works Labor and Materials Account and $1,23.4.89 is to be transferredfrom the Public Works Welfare Aid Account, and the balance of $4,220.00 is to be raised in the tax levy of the current year. Carried linanirnously 9:00 P. M. Article 13. Voted : T]iat the sum of one hundred dollars (100.00) be appropriated and assessed to pay the necessary expenses of School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing informa- tion upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department. This article presented by Randall B. Houghton. Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Article 8. Voted : That the sum of $15,000.00 be appropriated and assessed for the Reserve Fund, as provided by General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 6. (Of which the sum of $1,431.65 is to be transferred from the Overlay Reserve Fund). Carried Unanimously 8:51 P. M. Article 9. Voted : That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1943. Carried Unanimously 8 :52 P. M. Article 10. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains not less 6" nor more than 16" in diameter in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1943, subject to the assessment of betterments, and take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor. (No appropriation This vote is necessary to authorize the Town to take easements and do the work in 1943 as last year's vote limited it to construction in 1942.) Carried Unanimously 8:53 P. M. Article 11. Voted : That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be ap- plied for during the year 1943 in accordance with St. 1897, Ch. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any neces- sary easements therefor. (No appropriation—same as Article 10.) Carried Unanimously 8:54 P. M. Article 12. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to pay a 71% bonus to regular full time employees of the School, Police, and Fire Departments based on their annual rate of earnings in effect Decernber 31, 1942, not exceeding $150.00 to any single employee; said bonus to be retroactive to January 1, 1943 and to be paid quar- terly. In the event of any employee leaving the Town's employ dur- ing the year 1943, he or she is to receive a pro -rata part of the quarter REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 46 Article 14. Voted: That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated and assessed 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, County, or both, for this purpose. Carried Unanimously 9:01 P. M. Article 15. Voted : That the Town accept General Laws, Oh. 85, Sec. 11 a as inserted by St. 1941, Ch. 710 relating to the registration and operation of bicycles. Carried Unanimously 9:11 P. M. Article 16. Voted: That the Town fix the fees for the issue of 13nilding and Plumbing permits as follows: BUILDING: Two family dwellings $8.00 One family dwellings 5.00 Stores—attached—first class 5.00 Stores—attached—second class 3.00 All others 2.00 Private garages and sheds 2.00 3 car garages and larger 5.00 Alterations 2.00 PLUMBING: New construction — base charge 2.00 plus 25c per 'fixture and 25c for each future fix- ture connection or appliance. Alteration replacement — base charge 1.00 plus 25c per fixture and 25c for each future fixture connection or appliance. Carried Unanimously 9:13 P. M. Article 17. Voted : That the Town enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hour- ly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works De- partment When used on various projects carried on under the direc- tion of said Department, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment. Carried Unanimously 9:14 P. M. Article 18. Voted.: That the .following sum be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws and amendments: TOWN OF LEXINGTON Police Pensions $1,166.67 Carried Unanimously 9:15 P. M. Article 39. Voted: That tbe Town amend Section 5 of Article III of the General By-laws by striking out the first sentence thereof the words "six o'clock in the morning" and substituting therefor the words "such hour as the Selectmen shall determine and shall set forth in the warrant for the meeting", so that the first sentence of said Section :i shall read as follows: "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for such hour as the Selectmen shall determine and shall set forth in the warrant for the meeting and thereafter the polis shall be open continuously for voting until eight o'clock in the eveuing." Carried Unanimously 9:18 P. M. Article 20. indefinitely Postponed 9:18 P. M. Article 21. Voted: That the Town amend the General 13y maws by adding to Article XXV.I, a new section substantially as follows: Sec. 2—"The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Ch. 148, Sec. 13, as amended, shall be as follows: For issuing the original license, $1.00 plus a reasonable charge for advertising. • For each annual certificate of registration, $ .50." Carried Unanimously 9:19 P. M. Article 22. Voted: That tbe Selectmen be authorized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with G. L., Chapter 41, Seec, 4A. Carried Unanimously 9 :20 P. M. Article 23. Voted: That the Town, by its town meeting mem- bers recommends to the Selectmen that they grant licenses for pub- lic exhibition of moving pictures on Sundays to which admission may be charged. Motion by Arthur F. Hutchinson for indefinite postponement Which was not seconded. Therefore motion not accepted. On declar- ation of the Moderator by voice vote, article was declared lost. De- cision questioned, whereby standing vote taken as follows: REPORT of TOWN CLERK 47 In Favor Tellers 17 56 10 83 Alan G. Adams Paul Hanson Robert C. Merriam Opposed 15 40 2I 76 Whereby vote was carried 9:30 P. M. Article 24. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install an electric light pole and light on !and of the Boston and Maine Railroad near the railroad station at Lexington Center, under the authority of G. L, Ch. 40, Sec. 5 (33) or any other power them thereto enabling. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P. M. Article 25. Indefinitely postponed. Unanimous 9 :31 P. M. Article 26. Voted : That the Town accept the layout as a town way of Fern Street, from the present end of the accepted way to Moreland Avenue, so called, as laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a plun on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated July 18, 1916 Carried Unanimously 9:34 P. M. Article 27. Voted : That the suns of $1,500.00 be appropriated for the payment of premiums on policies of insurance against loss or damage to Town property which may result from enemy attack, including any action taken by the Military, Naval, or Air Force of the United States in resisting enemy attack, Carried Unanimously 9:35 P. M. Article 28. Indefinitely postponed. 9 :35 P. M. Article 29. Voted: That the Town ratify and approve payments or liability for repairs or reconstruction of the Central Fire Station and replacement of equipment damaged or destroyed by a fire, duo to an extreme emergency involving the safety of persons and prop- erty, as voted by two-thirds of the Selectmen under authority of G. L., Ch. 44, Sec. 31 and that the sum of $3,200.00 be appropriated therefor to be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:37 P. M. Article 30 and 31. Suggestion by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, these articles be taken up together. No objections from the Town Meeting Members. 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Resolved that it is the sense of the meeting that the Town revoke its acceptance of the Tenement House Act in Towns and also adopt as an amendment to its Building By-law the new Article relating to apartment houses, copies of which have been mailed to all Town Meeting Members. Resolution adopted 9:41 1'. M. Motion by Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, that reading of the amendment to Building By-law be omitted, which was unani- mously carried 9:43 P. M. Article 30. Voted: That the Town pursuant to authority con- tained in Ch. 20 of the Acts of 1943, revoke its acceptance of Ch. 635 of the Acts of 1912, being an act relative to tenement houses in Towns and now contained in U. L., Ch. 145. Article 31. Voted: That the Town amend its Building By-law by adding thereto a new article entitled Article 22 relating to apart- ment houses in accordance with the copy which has been on tile in the office of the Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies of which have been mailed to all Town Meeting Members and which reads as follows: (Original on file in Town Clerk's Office). Carried Unanimously 9:45 P. M. Articles 30 and 31 as presented Carried Unanimously 9:45 1'. M. Article 32. indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9 :47 P. M. Article Voted : That the Town accept a special act of the Legislature, Chapter 6 of the Acis of 1943, enacted pursuant to vote of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1942 authorizing the Select- men to appoint a Board of Public Welfare to exercise the legal func- tions of the Board of Public Welfare now exercised by the Board of Selectmen and Public Works, under Statute 1922, Ch. 1. Carried Unanimously 9:54 P. M. Article 34. Motion for indefinite postponement. Opposition for postponement by Francis E. Burke,, representing Veteran of Foreign Wars. Agreement to postponement by Francis E. Burke, whereby Article 34 was indefinitely postponed. Unanimous 9:59 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 Article 35. Indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9:59 P. M. All articles being disposed with, motion made and seconded meet ing be adjourned 10 P. M. Attest : JAMES J. CARRO[.I, Town Clerk 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 1943 December 31, 1943,. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, 1iassachusett8 Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1943, including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees cUl- lected being turned over to the Ton n : Male Dog Licenses Issued636 n $2.00 $1,272.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 109 5.00 545.00 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 326 @ 2.00 652.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 1 @ 25.00 25.00 Transfer Licenses Issued 1 @ .25 .25 Total ., $2,494.25 Total Number of Dogs Licensed -1043 SPORTING LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 151 @ 2.00 302.00 Citizen Hunting Issued 148 1 void 147 @ 2.00 294.06 Citizen Sporting Issued 77 @ 3.25 250.25 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 45 i7 1.25 56.26 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 1 @ 2.25 2.25 Citizen Trapping Issued 10 @ 5.25 52.50 Free 16 Duplicates 6 @ .50 3.00 Citizen Military or Naval Service Sporting Issued 4 tree Non -Resident Military or Naval Service Sporting 1 @ 2.00 2. Total $962.25 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued --468 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 124 @ $2.00 Mortgages Recorded Assignment of Mortgages Recorded Foreclosure of Mortgages Recorded Mortgages Discharged Pole location Certificates 10 OJ .75 Certified Certificates Poll Books Miscellaneous Gas Permits 51 ir# .50 7 .60 SUMMARY Dog Licenses Sporting Licenses Marriage Licenses Mortgages Recorded Assignments Recorded Foreclosures Recorded Mortgages Discharged Pate Location Certificates Certified Certificates Miscellaneous Poll Books Gas Permits Respectfull y submitted, 51 $248.00 179.16 1.03 2.20 16.00 7.50 104.25 3.50 2.75 25.50 $689.89 $2,494.25 962.25 248.00 179.16 1.0a 2.20 16.00 7.50 104.25 2.75 3.50 26.50 $4,046.39 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1943 BIRTHS BY MONTHS Month Total January February March April May June July August September October November December In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals Males Females Males Females Males Females 18 1 0 9 16 2 1 8 23 0 0 10 15 2 1 7 21 1 0 13 18 0 0 10 21 0 0 9 21 0 0 9 16 0 .0 10 11 0 0 5 6 0 0 4 3 0 1 2 188 6 3 96 'The parentage of children was as follows: Both parents born in United States S 6 13 5 7 8 12 12 5 6 2 0 I0 10 10 9 14 10 9 9 10 5 4 2 83 102 Both parents born in Foreign Countries one parent born in United States One parent born in Foreign Country Both parents born in Lexington One parent born in Lexington JAMES 3. CARROLL, Town Clerk 8 6 13 6 7 8 12 12 5 6 2 1 86 153 5 31 31 4 33 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 1943 MARRIAGES BY MONTHS 58 Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Totals First First Second Second Third Third January 12 11 10 1 2 0 0 February 7 5 5 2 2 0 0 March 11 9 11 2 0 0 0 April 5 4 4 1 1 0 0 May 12 11 11 1 1 0 0 June 19 18 17 1 2 0 0 July 11 8 8 4 3 0 0 August 13 11 12 1 0 1 1 September 10 7 9 3 1 0 0 October 19 16 17 3 2 0 0 November 10 8 9 2 1 0 0 December' 10 8 8 2 2 0 0 139 116 121 22 11 Number of Marriages Recorded Residents Non-residents Solemnized in other places Age of Oldest Groom Age of Oldest Bride Age of Youngest Groom Age of Youngest Bride 1 JAMICS J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 139 155 123 56 66 64 17 15 1 '54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1943. To the eitazen4 of Lexington: The Board of Selectmen is pleased to offer the following report for the year ending December 31, 1943. The Annual Election was held on March 1, 1943,.and Mr. George C. Sheldon was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen for a term of three years. The Board organized on March 8, 1943, and Mr. A. Edward Rowse was elected Chairman. The Board continued its policy of meeting every Monday evening for the disposition of routine business, and attending to various matters brought to its attention by individuals and committees. Ap- pointments may be made at the Selectmen's Office by citizens desir- ing to meet with the Board. Thele were forty -tour (44) regular meet- ings and two (2) special meetings held this year. The Board sincerely regrets the termination of Mr. Archibald R.. Giroux's services with the Town. Mr. Giroux has served the Town, devoting considerable time and effort, for a period of seven years, five of which he served as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, His experience and knowledge of Town affairs was of considerable value, and hisservices will be greatly missed. Miss Eleanor M. Lowe, who has served the Town for seventeen years, eight of which she served as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, resigned as an employee of the Town, effective January 23, 1943.. Miss Lowe's services to the Town, in the capacity of Clerk, were carried out with unusual ability, good judgment and tact. TAX TITLE PROPERTY Thirty-nine (39) parcels of real estate acquired by the Town by foreclosure of tax titles were sold this year. All property for sale is listed in the Selectmen's Office, and information pertaining to it may be obtained there. REPORT OF SELECTMEN 66 VICTORY GARDENS In cooperation with the Federal Government's Program for in- creased production of foodstuffs, the Board of Selectmen appointed a Victory Garden Committee consisting of the following members: John J. Garrity, Frederick J. Spencer and John Lamont. The work of this Committee was primarily to consider requests received from citizens of Lexington for the use of tax title land for garden. pur- poses. There were 64 Victory Gardens planted under the supervi- sion of the Victory Garden Committee. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Board of Seleetnieu received a letter from Chief James J. Sullivan requesting that retirement become effective as of March 6, 1943. In compliance with the request, an Article was placed in the Warrant and the Annual Meeting appropriated funds for the pay- ment ayment or pensions to retired members of the Police Department. Sergeant John C. Russell was appointed Acting Chief of Police. He held this office until the examination for the position of Chief of Police was conducted by the Division of Civil Service and John W. Rycrolt, ►►'ho obtained the highest rating, was appointed Chief. The Board of Selectmen voted to establish the position of Lieu- tenant in the Police Department. The Division of Civil Service has been requested to bold a competitive promotional examination at the earliest possible date. BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE The Annual '1'owri Meeting votedto accept a special Act of the Legislature, Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1943, authorizing the Select- men to appoint a Board of Public Welfare to exericse the legal func- tions of the Board of Public Welfare, formerly exercised by the Board of Selectmen. The Selectmen appointed, as of May 1, 1943, a Board of Public Welfare consisting of the following members: *Archibald R. Giroux, Ernest Cutter, Harold F. Lombard, John A. Lyons and Matthew Stevenson. * Mr. Henry A. Letoile was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Giroux. b6. TOWN OF LEXINGTON RATIONING BOARD Because of the ever-increasing amount of work handled by the Rationing Board, additional office help has been added to the staff, but the Board itself continues to operate with six members, viz: George E. Graves, Chairman, Robert P. Trask, Lyon A. Carter, Charles A. Whipple, *Robert J. Moore and James J. Walsh. The Selectmen take this opportunity to again express their ap- preciation for the unlimited time and effort given by the members of this Board in performing a difficult task faithfully and well without remuneration. * Resigned BOARD OF HEALTH The communicable diseases reported during the year are as fol- lows: Disease Chicken Pox Dog Bite German Meanies No. at No. in Metropolitan Lexington State Hospital Total 20 63 151 Lobar Pneumonia 5 Measles 46 Mumps 51 Scarlet. Fever. 68 Pulmonary Tuberculosis Typhoid Fever 1 Whooping Cough 4 Rant Bite 1 Vincent's Angina 1 Erysipelas 2 Streptococcic Throat. 1 SYphtiis 1 1 6 27 21 63 161 1I 46 61 58 27 1 4 1 1 2 1 We would greatly appreciate it if physicians would report all com- munlcable diseases to the Board of Health, and in cases where pa- tients are being cared for by members of their own families, the families should report the disease to the Board. The Middlesex County Sanatorium continues to maintain its Diagnostic Clinic to which physicians may refer patients for exam- ination and x-ray without cost to the patient. REPORT OF SELECTMEN 67 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONCLUSION The Selectmen wish to acknowledge with thanks the cooperation and assistance given them by alI Boards, Committees, and Town em- ployees during the year 1943. Respectfully submitted, LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1943 A. EDWARD Rowsn WILLIAM G. POTTER Name Occupation Address CEORC:IC W. SARANO Anderson, Ernest W., Sheet Metal 26 Ames Avenue GEORGE C. SHELDON Anderson, Oscar F., Contractor 45 Banks Avenue ERROL H. LOCKE Armstrong, William F. Bookbinder 1.6 Lockwood Road Banks, Chester R., Carpenter 8 Brandon Street. Board of Selectmen Bartlett, Russell S., Professor 6 Stetson Street Barton, George S., Artist 15 Bloomfield St. Bears, Chester P., Lathe Hand 38 Waltham Street Beers, Ernest H., Salesman 353 Marrett Road Bignotti, Frank H., Draughtsman 556 Mass. Avenue Black, Walter G., Contractor 11 Highland Avenue Brenton, Walter J., Clerk 353 Bedford Street Briggs, Clarence E., Retired 75 Outlook Drive Broderic, Hubert D., Broker 9 Hancock Avenue Burtch, John J., Real Estate 684 Lowell Street Buttrick, Gorham, Farmer 5 Locust Avenue Clare, Frank J., Tool Maker 433-A Maas, Avenue Clifford, Malcolm H., Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Clifford, Russell L., Foreman 25 Chase Avenue Coleman, Franklin W., Real Estate 13 Somerset Road Collins, Charles M., Plumber 44 Forest Street Collins, John D., Printer 14 Chase Avenue Comley, George E., Mechanic 64 Grant Street Common, James M., Salesman 26 Farmcrest Avenue Cowdry, Frank E. Bus Driver 353 Mass. Avenue Cress, Leonard, Truck Driver 10 Cottage Street Cromwell, Richard P., Investment 21 Summit Road Crone, Louis L., Stock Broker 30 Forest Street Cullington, Herbert S., Insurance 11 Smith Avenue Currier, H. Irving, Shipper 400 Lowell Street Custance, Frank B., Mason 100 Gleason Road Custance, Theodore A., Contractor 100 Bedford Street Cutter, Glenny S., Salesman 63 Gleason Road Dacey, John H., Mason 4 Muzzey Street Dailey, John P., Contractor 150 Marrett Road Dale, Ralph I., At home 6 Oakland Street LIST OF JURORS 59 Daly, John F., Insurance 54 Forest Street Dane, Francis S., Assistant Treasurer ....1 Bennington Road Devine, William 11., Electrician 24 Brookside Avenue Dowling, Alton C., Mechanic 27 Percy Road Elvedt, Ralph H„ Clerk ... 67 North Hancock Street Etheridge, Harold L., Engineer . 800 Waltham Street Fannon, John V., Statistician 2 Plymouth Road Ferguson, Clements H, Sales 30 Vine Brook Road Flanagan, Francis D., Electrician 4 Aerial Street Flint, Herbert A., Gage Maker 6 Dixville Avenue Gates, Arthur, Carpenter 77 Oak Street Gay, Frederick M, Salesman 7 Robbins Road Gticreast, John F,., Banker 73 Bloomfield Street Goguen, Leonard E., Architect 1123 Mass. Avenue Gorman, Arthur, Buyer 206 Bedford Street Gosbee, George B., Insurance Broker 2 Rowland Avenue Grimwood, Arthur, Tailor 440 Mass. Avenue Gruah, Lincoln C., Production Manager 10 Tower Road Hannan, William H., Salesman 23 Lincoln Street Harrington, Edward T., Sales Supervisor 14 Bedford Street Haack, Giza J, Mechanic 202 Lincoln Street Heaney, John F., Plasterer 31 Chase Avenue Heywood, Sidney B., Tea Room 271 Marrett Road Higgins, Lincoln C., Real Estate 44 Bertwell Road Holmes, Theodore E., Insurance Agent 68 Farmcrest Avenue Hopkins, Clarence R., Adjuster 15 Merriam Street Howe, Ralph W., Auditor 20 Hancock Street Hoxie, Fred C., B. & M. R. R. 320 Waltham Street Hutt, Charles M., Edison Company 43 Adams Street Hyde, William J., C. P. A. 19 Eliot Road Jack, William R., Artist 21 Byron Street Jaynes, George A., Mason 35 Grant Street Jackson, William L., Retired 40 Hancock Street Johnson, John E., Roofer 8 Cary Avenue Kidd, David, Grocer 7 Butler Avenue Ladd, Merlin J., Insurance Broker 1 Oakland Street Lane, Edward D., Salesman 60 Marrett Road Lane, Jasper A., Insurance and Banking 177 Waltham Street Larkin, Isadore D., Hotel Clerk 2627 Mass. Avenue Lawson, Warren G., Banker 151 Mallen Road Leonard, Hugh E., Salesman 23 North Hancock Street Lewis, James H., Banker 23 Merriam Street Lewis, Robert W., Edison Company 11 Hancock Avenue Litchfield, Gerald B., Salesman 53 Dexter Road Little, Ashton G., Salesman 43 York Street 60 TOWN OF LFXINOTON Locke, Arthur E., Salesman 63 Farmcrest Avenue Love, Frank J., Jr., Edison Company 3 Wallis Court MacGllvray, Collin F., Clerk 12 Cary Street MacPhee, Clarence, Store Keeper 14 Baker Avenue Maienza, Joseph 5, Tailor 126 Crescent Hill Avenue Mallard, William R„ Real Estate 27 Locust Avenue Manion, George A., Secretary 29 Wachusett Drive Marshall, Ralph H., Funeral Director 7 Patriots Drive Marshall, William J., Shipper 9 Independence Avenue Mason, Arthur F., Salesman 46 Watertown Street Mason, E-rner B., Electrician 47 Brandon Street Mathaurs, Charles E., Insurance 40 Locust Avenue Maynard, Guy R, Manager 29 Oakland Street McGann, James T., Taxi 156 Woburn Street McKay, Frank J., Jr., Edison Company 3 Wallis Court McKearney, John, Salesman 125 Grant Street McNamara, Thomas, Moving Picture Projectionist 7 Baker Avenue Mead, Henry P., None 40 Woburn Street Morse, Clayton M., B. & M. R. R. 29 Sherman Street Mulllken, WiIllam E., Treasurer 225 Waltham Street Nelles, Randolph W., Salesman 15 Maple Street Nichols, Howard S. 0., Bank Assistant 29 Hayes Avenue Olson, Manfred B., Sheet Metal 42 Bertwell Road Packard, Ernest H., Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Parks, Alexander W., Pattern Maker 10 Fletcher Avenue Peklns, George E., Machinist 821 Mass. Avenue Phelps, Alton M., Cashier 227 Follen Road Pierce, Clifford W., Salesman 917 Mass. Avenue Porter, Norman W., Retired 96 Blake Road Reed, Kelsey G., None 10 Franklin Road Rich, Irving A., Storekeeper 38 Kendall Road Rix, David A., Roofer 513 Waltham Street Robertson, Peter, Retired 39 Somerset Road Rose, Manuel 0, Jr., Farmer 748 Waltham Street Rosenberger, Frederick, Salesman 42 Locust Avenue Seltzer, Julius, Tailor 9 Belfry Terrace Shanahan, William H., Milk Man 50 Pleasant Street Short, Alfred L., Supervisor 1034 Waltham Street Slocum, Curb's L., Civil Engineer 92 Blossom Street Smith, George D., Assistant Caretaker 1:. Locust Avenue Smith, Shirley L., Gas Tender 7 Bowker Street. Stoney, Joseph H., Works Manager 15 Fern Street Sullivan, James L., Bus Operator 20 Cliffe Avenue Sumner, Cart, Inspector 22 Burlington Street Sumner, John T, Foreman 9 Cliffe Avenue LIST OF JURORS 61 'Sweet, Theodore 1t., Contractor 265 Concord Highway Swenson, Eugene, Salesman 260 Marrett Road 'Terhune, Carl W., Laundry 53 Grant Street Terhune, John A., Horse Shaer 63 Grant Street Thomas, Webster H., Salesman 50 Bloomfield Street Tighe, Louis E., None 7 Lockwood Road Tullar, Fred H., Artist 39 Reed Street Turner John A., Painter 35 Hawker Street Walker, Clarence S., Banker 9 Berwick Road Weatherby, Percy A., Carpenter 21 Butler Avenue Webb, Edmund A., Plumber 43 Hayes Avenue Welsh, Warren P., Plumber 99 Waltham Street Wellington, Samuel W., Janitor 19 Sherman Street Wilson, Donald, Engineer 33 Bloomfield Street Wolmsley, Charles, Heating Contractor 24 Bridge Street Wood, Cyril A., Clerk 15 Manley Court Worthen, Edwin B, Jr„ Architect 5 Winthrop Road 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DIVISION December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of ,Seleetmen Lexington, M a sso ell asset is Gentlemen: I herewith submit the following report relative to the activities o£ the Engineering Division during the year 1943: HIGHWAY DIVISION A detailed survey was made of Adams Street from East Street to the Burlington line and lines of relocation were established hav- ing a width of 50 feet. A chart was made of all -streets, accepted, unaccepted and/or paper streets showing all pertinent information. Checked relocations of Concord Avenue from the Belmont line to the Cambridge -Concord Highway and North Street from the Bur- lington line to Lowell Street. Both of these will soon be established by the County Commissioners. Unfortunately the town has 21i accepted streets which have no established lines of location. Some of these are only 25 feet wide and have dangerously sharp curves. In 9 of these water main -s extend thtougliout their entire length and in 10 others water mains are available in part. Almost without exception these streets offer excellent building sites for developments which may come all too soon. It is my sincere hope that we shall be able to establish a program whereby, with assistance from the County Engineers, lines will be established for all of these streets as soon as possible so as to fore- stall all haphazard development. REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER G3 SEWER DIVISION All outstanding bills for sewer betterment were figured and com- mitted. Final plans were made for Ames, Carville and Tucker Avenues and Cary and Ellis Streets. A 500 scale map of the town was made showing all sewer mains and laterals with appurtenances. ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT All of the 50 block plans have been field checked and brought up to date. Owners' names as of 1943 appear on same after inspec- tion of 275 property transfers. Field work was completed for 4 additional block plans in the Pollen Hill area and approximately one-half the information has been plotted. DRAINAGE MATTERS Lines and grades were established for the construction of 1071 feet of drains in Follen Road and Watertown Street. Final plans were made for 10,867 feet of drains in 24 separate streets at 35 different locations. A 500 scale map was made showing all drainage pipes and fix- tures and improved channels. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1797 aces were pantographed from the scale of 100 to 200 feet to the inch upon Lambert Grid maps having a contour interval of 5 feet, thus completing 29 standard size sheets covering the entire town. A 500 scale map was made showing all street light locations and designating their various intensities. Staked out new lots in both lobes of Westview Cemetery. In addition to the regular work required by other departments which is not specifically mentioned herein, the services of the En- gineering Division were also used in connection with: 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Approval of plans for land court and for the installation of pub- lic utilities. Checking plans at the Registry of Deeds and obtaining 341 of same to make our files complete from 1931 to date. Locating properties after sale of tax title foreclosures. General map work with surveys and plans for all departments and for committees on civilian defense programs. In conclusion. I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this division by town officials and members of other divi- sions of the Department of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T. CosonovE, Town Engineer MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION 65 REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Maasachtasetts Gentlemen: This is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service in the Town of Lexington for 1943. Because of war conditions, the Staff of the Extension Service bad to devote a great deal of time this year to overhead organiza- tion work pertaining to machinery rationing, food distribution ord- ers, farm labor and other regulations, as issued by our Government, and establishing the number of war units on certain farms for Se- lective Service Boards. An attempt was made to see to it that these regulations were explained and applied to local conditions. Lexington poultrymen have been sent information on price ceil- ings. the feed situation, and other emergency policies. AIso, they have been sent circular material on up-to-date production practices. They bare been advised concerning keeping records, improving ranges, disease control, and reducing wastes. Many have been visited con- cerning specific: problems. Mr. William Peterson and Mr. Gail Smith have assisted in the Extension Service program, A poultry meeting was held at the town building on January 22, 1943. Farni visits were made to assist farmers in pasture improvement, fertilizing and re -seeding, Cooperating with Mr. John J. Garrity, Chairman of the Victory Garden Committee, six victory garden areas were visited and assistance given in that layout for the com- munity. Soil samples were tested and material furnished in order that the committee could have a record of the work accomplished of those having victory gardens. Judges were furnished for the Grange Fair in the fall. In cooperation with the Red Cross, church groups, and P. T. A., several general nutritiontalks were given to community organiza- 66 TOWN OF IJF:XINGTON tions. Two women's church groups requested showings of the Christ- mas gift kit. Mrs. Robert Mayo, as Canning Chairman for Lexing- ton, planned six canning demonstrations in North, East and Center sections of the town. The Lexington Canning Committee set up a canning center at 1781 Massachusetts Avenue in a vacant store. The center was open all week during July. Two demonstrations a week were given. Trained volunteers were on duty during the day to answer canning problems. The committee did an excellent piece of work helping homemakers to preserve all the surplus fruits and vegetables available. Forty-one girls and fifteen 4-H club boys were enrolled in cloth- ing, craft, canning, poultry, garden, and pig projects. Local leaders were Miss Janet Kidd, clothing; Mrs. Oscar Andresen, craft and garden; Mrs. James Carroll, assisted by Mrs. Fred Silsby, canning; Mr. Frank Longleway and George Comley, garden. Mr. James Carroll was 4-H Town Chairman. Committee mem- bers were Mrs. Frederick Shaw, Secretary; Mr. John J. Garrity, Treasurer; Mrs. Nancy Coleman; Mr. John Lamont and Mr. Leon Truesdell, Mr. Garrity served also as member of the County Camp Committee. Members of local clubs participated in the mid -winter sectional rally in Wakefield, Professor Paul Dempsey, of the Wal- tham Field Station, was guest speaker at an open meeting of the 4-H Service Club in March. Mr. Dempsey's subject was "Gardening in '43" and the meeting was well attended. A very fine exhibit with Achievement Day program was held at the Adams School in May. Local leaders and committee mem- bers from Arlington and Woburn co-operated in putting on a very successful ceremony. Edith Andreson was awarded a certificate by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for "Meritorious Garden Work" one of five awarded in the County. Mr. George W. Sarano awarded baby chicks to poultry club mem- bers who were winners in the County 4-H Laying contest. Respectfully submitted, A. F. MACDOUGALL, Director REPORT OP CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE 67 REPORT OF CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: December 31, 1943. The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary begs to submit its Fourteenth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1943, to December 31, 1943. The Lectures provided were as follows : January 7. J. Anton de Haas February 4. Angna Enters Actress—'The Theatre of Angna Enters" March 2. Charles Perry Weimer "Tlie Cavalcade of South America" October 28. Walter I]uranty "Russia in War and Peace" December S. Burton Holmes Travelogue—"Mexico" The expenses incurred for these Lectures which have been de- frayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fnnd, amounted to $1,196.81, of which the sum of 070.00 was paid to Lecturers and the remainder covered advertising, printing, ushers and other expenses. Respectfully submitted, HOBERT H. HOLT' THOMAS S. GnrNnLE ORarn LIPP'INCOTT MERRIAM 68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1943, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Cemetery Commissioners submits the following re- port covering their work during the year 1943. The various cemeteries in the Town have received the necessary care to keep them in good order, and improved where possible. The buildings are in fairly good repair with the exception of the tool house at Westview Cemetery which should be replaced by a much larger one. About 325 feet of wire fence has been painted during the year, and we hope to do about 400 feet this coming year. A small new area has been regraded and added to Pine Ridge Section. Some lots have already been sold in this area. Efforts are being made each year to improve the appearance of Munroe and Colonial Cemeteries, by raising sunken graves, cleaning and straightening stones. Special attention is given to lots under perpetual care, and it is hoped that more lots will be placed under such care. The work at the various cemeteries has been tarried out and the expenses kept within the appropriations allotted for them. We are in hopes of establishing a plan of lots at Westview Cem- etery to be placed under glass and mounted on a frame on the grounds. Cairn Robbins Cemetery bas been cared for, and is in acceptable condition. REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONIORS 68 There were one hundred nine (109) interments during the year. Westview Cemetery 85 Munroe Cemetery 24 Eighteen lots and twelve single graves were sold at Westview Cemetery. The following: list of suers have been paid to the Town Collector during the year: WESTVIEW CEMETERY Sale of Lots and Graves ;3,001.62 Pertpetual Care Fund 1,654.92 Interments 660.00 Foundations 161.60• Interest 26.77 Rents 120.00 Total ;6,023.91 MONROE CEMETERY Sale of Graves 513.00 Perpetual Care Fund 860.00 Annual Care 232.75 Interments 199.60 Foundations 31.00 Total ;1,326.75 Your commissioners wish to thank the other departments for their ]yelp and cooperation whenever it was necessary to call upon them. Respectfully submitted, Jam Es J. WALSH, Chairman JoHx E. GILCREAST ALBERT H. BURNHAM Lexington Cemetery Commissioners 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: December 31, 1943. In accordane with Section 6 of Article XI of the Town By-laws, I herewith make my report in wilting as Town Counsel, of (a) "All actions by or against the Town which were pending al the beginning of the fiscal year"; (b) "All actions brought by or against the Town during such year"; (c) ".%ll actions settled or disposed of during snob year". (a) The following actions were pending on January 2, 1943 and proceened as stated. 1. Frederick R. Stevens v. George C, Berry; District Court of Central Middlesex; ad daninunr .200; action of tort for property damage to plaintiff's automobile by police ear; pleadings completed; action dismissed by agreement. (b) Tte following cases have been entered during the year 1943. 1. George E. Rogers v. County Commissioners of Middlesex County.; Superior Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for taking and widening of Spring Street; settled by agreement by pay- ment of $175 to plaintiff. 2. Rudolph Reinap, et al, v. County Commissioners of Middlesex County; Superior Middlesex; petition for assessment of damages for taking and widening of Spring Street; settled by agreement by pay- ment of $1.00 to plaintiff. 3. Boston & Maine Railroad v. Town of Lexington, et al; Super- ior Middlesex; petition for 'apportionment of cost of alteration of REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 71 Maple Street Bridge as ordered by the County Commissioners; hear- ings before Commissioners completed. 4. Town of Lexington v. Attorney General; Suffolk Superior; petition for instructions with respect to the Hallie C. Blake Fund for School Purposes; final decree entered. 5. Town of Lexington v. Earl R. Graves; Municipal Court of Boston; contract; attachment of insurance to recover welfare dis- buraements to one now a non-resident; action abandoned on answer of trustee. 6. Town of Lexington v. Thomas T. Warren; Superior Middle- sex; bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by-law; temporary injunction issued. 7. City of Cambridge v. Town of Lexington; Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex; contract'; welfare claim; pleadings completed. (c) The actions settled or disposed of during the year as above set forth are the above numbers. (a) 1 (b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts received by •him as compensation and for disbursements during such year and for all other services not covered by the regular salary. There were other disbursements in some of these cases paid directly by the Town Treasurer. 1. Rogers v. County Commissioners 2. Town of Lexington v. Attorney General 3. Stevens v. Barry 4. Lexington v. Earl R. Graves 5. Reinap v. County Commissioners Yours sincerely, $50.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 100.00 S. R. WRIOHT!NGToN, Town Counsel 7n TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board again helped to set up the Advanced Budget, and have it distributed. It took up the study of Post-war Planning and em- ployed a trained expert to work out details for the proposed con- nection between the Middlesex Turnpike and Concord Highway, in- cluding the re -hooding of the Great Meadows, and the development of surrounding areas with parkway, playground, swimming and boating facilities and sub -division of remaining land into building lots. The Board made a plan of the Town locating valuable junk items, which was turned over to the Salvage Committee for its assistance. The Board took up with the Boston & Maine Railroad matters connected with the improvement of its real estate. Hearings on Post-war Nanning were meld with the Board of Pub- lic Works, the Fire Engineers, the School Department and the Park Department. The Board then reported to the Selectmen a program to meet the needs of these Departments. The Board again took up with the Chamber of Commerce a plan for a parking area in the business centre, which plan is now near- ing completion. A study was made of sales of real estate to ascertain the rela- tion of (1) assessed valuations—to (2) actual sales values. REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 73 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON This data indicates many wide variations in individual cases, but shows an excellent average conformity between (1) and (2) . Respectfully submitted, REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT D. E. NIcKERsoN - GORDON D. RICHIARns December 31, 1943. EDWIN B. WORTHEN, Js. To the Honorable .Board of Selectmen, CLEM if. FERGUSON Lexington, Massachusetts RimHAsp P. CI OMWELL Wit. ROGER GREELEY, Chairman Planning Board 1 have the honor of submitting the following report for the year ending December 31, 1943. Gentlemen: Total number at arrests 138 Offenses for which arrests were made: -- Absent without leave (AWOL) 138 Allowing an improper person to operate auto 1 Assault and battery 6 Breaking and entering at night 7 Being present when fires were lighted 1 Default 2 Delinquent 11 Drunkenness 33 False alarm 1 Failing to keep to the right 1 Failing to slow at intersection 1 Going away after cauwing property damage 2 Improper operation of automobile 1 Larceny 2 Lighting and keeping fires 2 Manslaughter 2 Malicious destruction of property 1 Malicious injury to a dog 1 Mental sub.eets 9 Misappropriation of automobile 1. Motor vehicle violation 1 Non-support 6 Operating after revocation 1 Operating to endanger 5 Operating under the influence of liquor 8 Operating an unregistered automobile 3 Operating an uninsured automobile 3 Operating without a license 4 Passing a red traffic light 1 Refusing to stop for Police Officer 2 REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE 75 Robbery Runaway Suspicious persons Speeding Stubborn child Trespassing Truant Unnatural act Use of improper registration plates Violation of probation Total DISPOSITION OF CASES Appealed Committed Continued Dismissed Fined Filed Found not guilty Pending Probation Released Suspended Turned over to tho authorities of Veterans' Hospital at Bedford Turned over to the Military Police at Bedford Air Base Turned over to the Night Supervisor of Boston City Hospital Turned over to other Police Departments 1 3 1 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 138 3 8 7 2 35 8 5 5 13 9 21 4 11 1 6 Total 138 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Animals—Sick or injured, cared for 20 Automobile accidents recorded 147 Automobiles reported stolen 7 Automobiles recovered 9 Bicycles reported stolen 6 Bicycles recovered 11 Buildings found open 75 Committed to the Psychopathic Hospital 4 Committed to the State Hospital at Worcester 7 Committed to the McLean Hospital 1 Committed to the Middlesex Training School 1 78 TOWN OF 1kXJNGTON Fernald School subjects apprehended 2 Fire alarms responded to 59 Injured or sick persons assisted 27 Messages delivered 103 Reports and complaints investigated 495 Special details and escorts 29 Stray animals cared for 27 Transients accommodated 16 Total mileage recorded. on Car 31 47,308 Total mileage recorded on. Car 32 37,437 Total mileage recorded on HD Motorcycle 5,603 Veterans' Hospital subjects apprehended 4 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDF]NTS OF 1943 LISTED BY MONTHS January February March April May June July 9 6 14. 8 14 9 8 August 10 September 16 October 21 November 14 December 18 Total 147 We wish to express our sincere thanks to all Who have cooper- ated with and assisted us in the performance of our various duties. Respectfully suhmitted, JOHN W. RYCROFT, Chief of Police REPORT OF SEALER OF 'WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 77 78 TOWN OF LE%INOTON REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit the Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1943. SCALES: Adjusted Sealed Condemned Platform over 5,000 lbs. 2 Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs. 19 Counter under 100 Ibs. 27 1 Springs under 100 lbs. 40 1 Computing under 100 lbs. 29 Personal Weighing 7 1 Prescription 7 WEIGHTS: Avoirdupois 131 Apothecary 74 CAPACITY MEASURES: Liquid 43 AUTOMATIC MEASURING DEVICES: Meters 1" Inlet Meters over 1" Inlet Meters Grease Measuring 42 8 12 LINEAR MEASURES: Yardsticks All school scales have been sealed Respectfully submitted, 19 JOEtN L AMT, eater of Weights and Measures REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 7R I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector For the year 1943. Number of samples seised 76 Samples analyzed for butter fat, solids and bacteria. 76 22 Inspection of producers' farms 116 Milk licenses issued 63 Oleomargarine licenses issued 19 Inspection of milk plants Respectfully submitted, JOHN LAMONT, Milk Inspector 80 TOWN OF 'LEXINGTON REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, 3Tassachuaetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 11143: Number of permits granted Cash received from permits Violation of zoning and building laws Number of illegal signs 117 2304.00 37 4 Peimits were divided as follows: Alterations and additions 36 112,645.00 Hen houses, sheds and barns 60 12,961.00 1 500.00 Alterations to Sacred Heart Church 1 2,500.00 Repairs to Fire Station 1 1,974.00 Private garages 4 1,350.00 Moving house 1 100.00 4 1,400.00 2 1,100.00 1 200.00 Renewals 3 Demolitions 3 Total valuation of all permits $34,730.00 New diner (green houses and pump house Work shop and storage Sawmill For the year 1943 number of inspections, 910. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. CANN, Building Inspector REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISION 81 REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISION December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington., Massaehusett. Gentlemen: With the assistance of labor transferred from the Highway and Water Departments we were able to carry on the most important functions such as creosoting gypsy moth egg clusters in the spring and spraying during the feeling season. As was expected, there was an increase in the elm leaf beetle and tent caterpillars and we can look forward to a- much larger crop in 1944 as the past season was very favorable for them. The cankerworms, satin moth and other insects were about normal and our spraying schedule kept them un- der control. Fourteen trees were planted in the spring to replace those that had died and been removed. Tree planting -should be carried out on a larger scale so that we might have younger trees well established when the older ones have outlived their usfulness. Tree injuries seem to be our biggest problem. Many of our trees are injured by automobiles and by the time our attention is called to the injury it is too late to do a good repair job. Many maple trees around this vicinity sull'ered during the past year. A wet spring and very dry summer brought out a large amount of foliage which the sap streams could not take care af. This was followed by bright sun- shine which caused leaf scorch and the result was defoliation and dead limbs which will cause serious damage if not removed. It became necessary to hire outside help to top some of our larger trees that had died and become dangerous and the trunks of these trees will be removed as soon as labor is available. We received much assistance from the staff of the Massachusetts State College Field Station at Waltham who were always willing to place their experience and knowledge at our disposal. 82 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company has in- stalled a great deal of iron wire in this town during the past two years. This type of installation should be discouraged when possible and be replaced by cable or covered wire as soon as the Government releases such material. When it is possible to do so it may be necessary to school two or three men in the fundamentals of proper tree care. We should have the best tree men available in which to place the care of our trees. I wish to thank the Highway and Water Divisions for their co- operation during the spring and epraying season and all others who assisted this division during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Superintendent of Shade Tree and doth Divisions REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 81 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from January lot to December 31st, 1943. GEORGE HOLMAN Swine Calves Cattle Sheep AMOS CASEY Horses Calves Cattle Sheep 1863 18 30 3 2 17 73 28 Twenty-two carcasses were condemned and properly disposed of. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE G. WIIITINO, Inspector of Slaughtering 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Beginning the second year of the war we find two men remain- ing in the Park Division, one a regular Park man and the other transferred from the Moth Division. As the season progressed we were able to obtain the services of two school boys and with their assistance and the overtime put in by the men, we could carry on the task of maintaining our parks and playgrounds. Materials other than those that were to be used for repairs were impossible to obtain, therefore, the work was carried on with a great deal of inconvenience. By overhauling our master and victor motor mowers and having major repairs on the 30 inch machine, we could keep the grass plowed. The mowing of brush in aur park areas, with the exception ,rf lIelry IIill, has been postponed until more labor is available. The fireplaces at Winter Sports Area were used a great deal by the girl and boy scouts, service men and their families and various organizations. Work was done on post-war projects, such as studying and pre- paring plans for the further development of our park and playground system. The flagpole on the Common, presented to the town in 1915.by George W. Taylor, should be removed as it has decayed beyond the point of repairing. Our tennis court surfaces are beginning to break up and are in dire need of resurfacing but this work cannot be done until the Gov- ernment releases the materials that are required. The skating rinks are a wonderful addition to our playgrounds and are well attended. REPORT OF PARK DIVISION 88 The service men from the Bedford Airdrome and the Altec Serv- ice Corporation took advantage of the privilege extended to thein and used the Center Playground for their outdoor activities. The work at Center and East Lexington Playgrounds was car- ried out with its usual success. Activities at the North Lexington Playground were discontinued for the present. The Junior Patrol Training Course was divided into two groups, this year, with the exception of tennis, first aid and civilian defense, making first and secon►l year classes. The schedule of classes was as follows: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 3 to 4 p. in. at the playground. Tuesday and Thursday - 4 to 5 p. tn.—fundamentals of swimming. All members of the classes who did not receive life saving em- blems went in with the regular life saving class. The classes were conducted according to the outline given in the Instructor's Manual. Instead of having a simplified first aid course we chose the reg- ular American Red Cross Junior First Aid Course which Mrs. Ros- coe Wade very kindly consented to teach. All members of the Junior Patrol were required to study the work unless they had done so previously and members of the life saving group were invited to par- ticipate in the classes. The class was conducted with close refer- ence to the First Alder's Manual of Instruction and this three year course, outlined by Mrs. Roberts, was followed quite closely. This year, instructions in playing and teaching tennis were add- ed to the course. The annual aquaeade was held on Sunday afternoon, August 29, and the swimming and playground awards were presented. In closing I wish to thank Mrs. Roscoe Wade and Mrs, Robert Merriam fox• volunteering their services and all the employees of this department for their splendid co-operation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY, Superintendent Park Division 86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of ,Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen The Board of Appeals reports that six hearings were held dur- ing the year 1943, and decisions rendered as follows: Apr. 30 John B. Richardson To alter the three-story frame dwelling, located at 283 Mass. Avenue int a twelve suite dwelling. Denied. Apr. 30 Countryside, Inc. To alter the building at 400 Lowell Street to make four sep- arate apartments. Granted. June 25 Mrs. Donald Webber To conduct a kindergarten on the premises located at 36 Waltham Street. Granted for as long as Mrs. Webber con- ducts the kindergarten. Oct. 15 Frank A. Napoli Renewal of permit to maintain exsiting roadside stand at Marrett Road. Granted for one year. Oct. 15 R. Lockwood Tower, et al. To maintain the existing real estate office and sign on Lots 51A and 52A, Pollen Road. Granted for one year. Dec. 3 Veterans of Foreign Wars To maintain headquarters on the premises located at 20 Muz- zey Street. Denied. Respectfully submitted, C. EDWARD GLYNN, Chairman ERROL H. LOCKE ARTHUR N. NADDISDN WINTHROP H. BowxnR D. E. NICKERSON Board of Appeals REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS 8? REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1943: The Division of Livestock Disease Control did not require a spe- cial cheek up on Ithe premises where livestock is kept, but simply asked for a list of cows giving milk, and dry cattle. Number of calls on cattle 10 Number of cattle identified (Interstate Shipment) 6 Number of dogs and cats quarantined for biting 64 Number of calls made after quarantining 62 Total number of calls made during year 142 Number of heads sent to laboratory None Number of rabies cases in 1943 None The rabies clinic was well attended, and the owners of dogs are satisfied that vaccination is a logical and profitable procedure. 1 wish to thank the Police Department and the Board of Health tor their hearty cooperation. Respectfully submitted, CENTER L. BLAKELY" M.D.V., Inspector of Animals 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MR. W. W. KIRLIN, Vice Controller of Area C, Region V MR. MELVILLE W. WEnR, General Chairman MR. GEORGE EMERY, Co -Chairman, Mss. R. D. MAYO, Co -Chairman MR. GEORGE SARAIhO, Co -Chairman Miss RUTH VAUCHN, Executive Secretary MR. MANFRED WARREN MR. RICHARD P. CROMWELL MR. JOHN i*RIRSHE1MER MR. A. B. WEST MR. ROY A. COOK MR. WARREN EMMONs MRS. ROBERT MERRIAM MR. EDWIN B. WORTHEN MR. HARRY HOWARD MR. ROBERT MERRIAM MR. MA LCor.AI CLIFFORD MR. WALTER SANDS MR. JOHN MURPHY MR. FRED GAY MRS. HAROLD 13. I.AMONT MR. GEORGIC MALLION MRS. A. R. MCCARTER MR. FRANK T. NEAL MR. JAMES S. SMITH MR. HOWARD CUSTANCE REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAIi'Ei'Y 89 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, M atleachusetta Gentlemen: Although many of the rules and regulations in regard to Air Raid Precautions have been rescinded for the time being, the Lexington Committee on Public Safety has been on the alert at all times in case of an Air Raid or other emergency. The Executive Committee has held twenty-one meetings this year at which time they disco$sed bulletins received from the Massadhu- setts Committee on Public Safety. These bulletins inform the Com- mittee about different things that are important in case of an Air Raid. In January 1943 an Information Center was set up to aid people who might want to ask questions in regard to Civilian Defense. This information Center takes are of calls regarding Foster Child- ren, War Transportation, all calls for Civilian Defense, Canning, Salvage, and Nurseries for Children. An efficient Report Center has been operating in the Town Office Building. Calls come through from Newton to the Police Station twice a day to see that the phones are in perfect working order in case there was as emergency Air Raid. A new siren button was in- stalled in the Police Station so that if a raid did come, the Police could handle the Siren. In April .1943, Mary Jean Doherty, Executive Secretary to the Committee on Public Safety, resigned her position. Miss Doherty did a splendid job as Secretary, and the Committee wishes `her the best of luck and success in her new position. The Committee on Public Safety had a difficult time obtaining some form of lndentification for the automobiles that must travel in 3U TOWN OF LEXINGTON an Air Raid. The most recent form of Identification is au Emer- gency Pennant which appears on the left-hand bumper of the car. As these pennants were very hard to obtain, they were distributed only to those persons eligible for them. Word was received from Headquarters in June that all the towns were to have a daily test of sirens. At sundown the siren was to blow and this would announce the dirnout also. Many complaints were received about this siren testing, so it was stopped. However, the sirens are tested every Saturday at 12 :00 P. M. • Mr. Worthen was appointed Local Historian for Lexington. He is to keep an account of those people who have given their time in doing Civilian Defense work and other voluntary jobs throughout the 'war period. Mr. Carl W. Terhune, former Chairman of the Medical Division, resigned his position in September 1943 to enlist in the Red Cross Medical Division as a Field Director. Mr. Terhune did a fine job while working for the Conimittee, but he is performing a more dif- ficult task in the services of the Red Cross. The Committee will miss Mr. Terhune, but wish him the very best of luck and future success. Orders were received front Headquarters in October that a 24- hour watch was no longer needed at the Observation Tower. The order also stated that although the Observation Tower was not a 24-hour schedule, report Centers and all other Civilian Defense ac- tivities Ohould continue as in the past. The Auxiliary Police have done a fine job donating blood to the Red Cross. In June they donated eighty-nine pints of blood and since then have donated more. The Auxiliary Police, along with all the other Civilian Defense forces, have done more than their share in safeguarding Lexington from Air Raids and the Committee feels confident that they will not let up until the times comes. Mr. Malcolm Clifford deserves a great deal of credit for the good work he has done in enforcing the Dimout Regulations. There were many violations throughout the year and in some cases people had to be requested more than once to pull their shades or to flit their Dim- out curtains. The Dimout has been discontinued temporarily, but, if for any reason the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety thinks it practical for these regulations to be enforced again, the Committee would like everyone to try to cooperate with the Black- out Officer. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 9 e Mrs. Harold R. Lannon -t, Chairman of the War Services Division, gave a report that since August 1943, 181/2 tons of fats and greases have been collected. Ia May we had 99% of our quota. In June we had 97% of our quota. In July we had 96% of our quota. In August we had 97c.'t of our quota. In September we had 80% of our quota. In October we had 96% of our quota. The Salvage Committee 'has had a busy year with the collection of waste paper, tin cans, metal, and other things vital for scrap. A total of $1,469.68 was collected for the sale of metal, tin cans, and waste paper. A total of $1,369.91 was contributed to different or- ganizations such as the Greater Boston United War Fund, Red Cross Salvation Army, and others. The Committee has done its best to keep the expenses of the Com- mittee at a low minimum. The amount spent during the year for operation was 2,514.55, which leaves a balance of $2,066.55 for 1944. As there was some money left from 1943, the Committee did not ask for an appropriation for 1944, but asked that some money be set aside in the Reserve Fund in case the Committee did need it. In conclusion the Committee on Public Safety wishes to thank all the men and women, along with the messengers, for giving their time and energy in Civilian Defense work. Respectfully submitted, Mnr.vnLE W. WEBB, Chairman Lexington Committee on Public Safety 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lea-ington, Maseaelu4setta Gentlemen: The Dental Clinic submits its report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1943. 0 s. w z QI Adams 60 128 1 Frankin 38 82 13 Hancock 21 54 4 Munroe 69 124 4 Parker 50 83 11 Junior High 63 136 0 Senior High 21 62 0 Pre School 6 0 9 Totals 318 669 42 1 0 0 1 1 9 2 0 14 14 12 6 20 23 10 0 I 86 Total number of patients Total number of new patients Total number 'finished Total number of fillings Total number of extractions Total number of cleanings Total number of operations Total number of money collected �m y [d by a a .54 U 0 55 0 35 1 13 0 72 1 35 0 30 0 10 0 2 2 252 318 78 218 711 100 252 1,065 $143.05 ANNUAL EXAMINATION BY THE DENTAL HYGIENIST Number examined 1,096 Number needing work other than cleaning 605 116 Number needing cleaning only REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC 93 Special attention has been given during the past year to the mem- bers of the Senior High School. In the spring the senior boys enter- ing the United States services were examined and needy eases were treated. During the fall the members of the Junior and Senior class- es were examined and notices to those needing attention are being forwarded to their parents. Respectfully submitted, MRS. FRANK E. HUDSON MRS. IRVI G W. YELLAND MR. THOMAS S. GBINDLE Dental Clinic Committee 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Masaachusefts Gen tlemen : From January 1, 1943, through December 31, 1943, 205 eases of C and D posture were treated in the Lexington Posture Clinics. Sil- houetteograph pictures were taken throughout the schools during the month of October, 1943, from Grades III through VL Clinics were held at each school once each week throughout the school year. Clinics for special orthopedic examination and posture grading were conducted by Dr. William A. Rogers four times during the year, on February 13, April 10, May 22 and December 11. Recom- mendations were made to the parents of 30 children for further special treatment in addition to the regular clinic work. A large number of parents are most cooperative in attending the clinics with their Children and have been aided by personal consultation with Dr. Rogers and the clinic workers. Dis- Sp. D C New Old charged Rec. Adams 19 32 50 1 17 4 Franklin 14 34 46 2 11 8 Hancock 8 35 41 2 12 1 Munroe 5 17 21 1 12 9 Parker 9 32 41 0 20 8 55 150 199 6 72 30 Respectfully submitted, DOROTHY LINDSAY, Chhairmaii EDITH M. KELLEY MARGARET W. KETTELL MARGAR) T B. NOYES DOROTHY C. VADEBONCOEIIR REPORT OF' HEALTH INSPECTOR 95 96 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF' THE HEALTH INSPECTOR REPORT OF THE TREASURER December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, December 31, 1943. Lexington, Massachusetts 0 enitemen: I herewith submit my report as Health Inspector tor the year 1943. No. of No. of Permits' Inspections Complaints Granted Cesspool and septic tank inspections 143 38 Garbage vehicles inspected 14 0 Grocery stores and markets 296 0 Restaurants 73 0 Bakeries 11 0 Dumping on roadside and privately owned land 42 18 Septic tank permits granted & Dated Sold To Due Rate Amount Cesspool permits granted 5 June 1.1941 Lexington Trust Co. June 1, 1944 1% $E,O0U.00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following lean was sI,?/1 and placed during the year 1943, as perauthorization : LOANS—ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE FROM STATE AND COUNTY Section 6A, Chapter 44, G. L. Year Ended December 31, 1943 Chicken permits granted 151. Poultry inspections 280 18 Respectfully submitted, JohN LAMONT, Health Inspector Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer REPORT OF• 19th OF APRIL COMMITTEE 97 REPORT OF THE 19TH OF APRIL COMMITTEE December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Your committee respectfully reports as follows:— In planning the celebration of Patriots' Day 1943 we followed your suggestions that the observance should be simple and dignified yet to carry oat the usual traditions but without an afternoon parade. • Your committee held several meetings and the Clerk of Commit- tee attended meetings of the representatives of the eight participat- ing cities and towns, conducted considerable correspondence and hailed or otherwise distributed mimeographed programs which we find better suited to our purpose than the printed program made at Boston, but we furnished data .for that program but did not request a supply of same: a sample is enclosed herewith. A copy of our miiiieagraplled program is enclosed; copies of that were mailed to each member of your Board. The Sunrise parade and Flag Raising was a success and partic- ipated in by all the Scout organizations under the leadership of Malcolm H. Clifford, Marshall, the Commissioners and other Scout executives in an impressive manner. The Lexington Minute Men at- tended the Flag Raising and parade in Boston and did honors at the graves of Paul Revere and William Dawes, Jr. The noon exer- rises were as per program except that "Revere" and "Dawes" were about 45 minutes late in arrival here. A new feature was the par- ticipation of the Lexington Mounted Patrol. The luncheon, after the noon program, was served at G. A. R. hall by the Lexington Red Cross Canteen, which we believe was an improvement over previous methods and very satisfactory in every 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON way. About 70 persons were served, they being participants and in- vited guests; admission was by tickets. In the matter of expenses we believe we 'have been reasonably economical and attach a list thereof with explanations as per bills attached which will be paid through the 19th of April LeRoy S. Brown Fund. Bills paid as follows: Transportation $5.90 Luncheons 52.50 Postage 2.50 Refreshments 4.00 Rental of Legion Hall 10.00 Flowers 10.00 Printing 5.00 Total $67.00 Togaya of Lexington Patriots' Day Committee ART'UIi7R N. LEE Junius SELTZER MALCOLM H. Cr iriroRD GEORGE E. FosT>:'R JAMES J. CARROLL, Chairman FRANK 13. C17LBERTSON, Ex. Off. ALrucaT G. FROTH INGTON, Ex. Off. REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES 93 100 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December• 3I, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen : December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, L - ingtori, 11fas.achusetts Gentlemen: I 'herewith submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing For the year ending December 31, 1943. Cash received for plumbing permits $121.50 1 herewith submit the report. of the Collector's I)epartnient for Plumbing applications Bled and permits granted 75 the year ending December 31, 1943. Inspections made on plumbing installations 306 Calls made on proposed plumbing installations 14 Amount outstanding January 1, 1943 $160,876.39 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Amount Committed in 1943 821,184.77 New installations 10 Alterations 34 $982,661.16 Replacements 31 Amount collected, abated, apportioned or tra'usferred $841,332.54 Amount outstanding December 31, 1943 $141,328.62 Respectfully submitted, WM. S. 8&AMMAN, CoWlr:etor of Tares FIXTURES INSTALLED Water closets 32 Lavatories 23 Bathtubs 17 Sinks 19 Sink and tray combinations 16 Wash trays 5 Shower baths 3 Bailers 29 Storage systems 15 Tank heaters 4 Indirect heaters 4 Tankless heaters 6 Sewer connections 9 Cesspool 1 Total 133 Respectfully submitted. E. A. LINasTRoM, Plumbing Inspector REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 101 - REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS, THE COAINIONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OIr CORPOI1ATIoNS ANI) TAXATION DIVISION OP ACCOUNTS June 16, 1943. To the Board of Selectmen Mr. 11. Edward Rowse, Chairman. Lexington., ?liras,sach oiwtts Gentlemen: 1 submit herewith my report of an audit of the book and ac- counts of the town of Lexington for the year ending December 31, 1942, inade in accordance with the provisions of Capter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Diree•tor of Accounts. Very truly yours, THEODORE N. RVAATELL, Director of Accounts Mr. Theodore N. -Waddell Director of Accounts Deportment of Corporations and Taxation .State House, Boston, Sir: 1n accordance with your instructions, 1 have made an audit of the hooks and accounts of the town of Lexington for the year end- ing December 31, 1942, the following report being submitted thereon: The financial transactions as shown on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or commit- ting bills for collection were examined and checked for the period of the audit, The books and accounts in the accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were compared with the treasurer's books and with the records hi the several departments. 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection. The recorded payments were checked with the treasury warrants and with the disbursements as shown by the treasurer's books. The appropriations, transfers, and loans authorized were checked with the amounts voted by the town meeting as shown by the rec- ords of the town clerk and with the finance committee's authoriza- tion of transfers from the reserve fund. The general and appropriation ]edger accounts were analyzed, a trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet was prepared show- ing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1942, and is appended to this report. The hooks and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were compared with the town accountant's books and with the records in the various departments collecting money for the town, as well as with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were compared with the approved warrants. The cash balance on _March 16, 1943, was proved by verification of the cash in the office, and by reconciliation ref the bank balances with statements fur- nished by tic,= banks in which town funds were deposited. The reported payments on account of debt and interest were compared with the amounts :'ailing due and with the cancelled secur- ities and coupons on file. The records of tax titles held by the town were examined and checked. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, the tax titles redeemed were checked with the receipts as recorded on the treasurer's cash book, the fore- closures and disclaimers were verified, and the tax titles on hand were listed and compared with the records at the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. Tile poll, property, and motor vehicle excise taxes, special assessments, water and departmental accounts outstanding accord- ing to the previous examination, as well as all subsequent commit- ments, were audited and proved. The payments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and with the records of other departments authorized to grant abate- ments, the amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the treasurer's tax title records, and the outstanding accounts REPORT OF DMECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 1O were listed and reconciled with the respective controlling accounts in the accountant's ledger. Verification of the correctness of the outstanding tax, assess- ment, departmental and water accounts was made by sending noticeg to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as ow- ing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed are correct. The town clerk's records of licenses and permits issued and of fees collected were examined and checked in detail, the recorded payments to the tteasurer being verified by comparison with the treasurer's and the accountant's records. The records of dog and sporting licenses were also examined, the payments to the State being verified by comparison with the re- ceipts on file and the payments to the town treasurer being checked with the treasurer's cash book. The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to he in proper form. The records of departmental cash collections by the selectmen, sealer of weights and measures, and the plumbing, building, and milk inspectors, as well as by the health, school and other depart- ments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The payments to the 1:own treasurer were verified, and the cash on grand in the several departmnts was proved by actual count. The savings bank books and securities representing the invest- ments of the several trust funds in the custody of the trustees of public trusts, of 1 he Bridge Charitable Fund, of the chairman of the school committee, and of the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and listed. The transfers to the town were verified, the income was proved, and the other reported transactions were found to be correct. The securities and savings bank books representing the invest- ments of the municipal contributory retirement funds in the cus- tody of the town treasurer were examined and listed. The income was proved and the recorded receipts and payments were checked with the records of the retirement board. The cash balance was verified and the total investments and cash on 'hand March 16, 1943, 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON were reconciled with the aggregates of the several retirement sys- tem funds as shown by the books of the retirement board and by the town accountant's ledger. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing a reconciliation of the several cash accounts, sum- maries of tax, assessments, tax title, tax possessions, departmental, sewer and water accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the trust and retirement funds. For the cooperation extended by all town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for my- self, to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, lIEnar aN B. DINE, Assistant Director of Accounts (Note: The tabulation submitted with the report from the Divi- sion of Accounts is not being printed, but the original report is on file in the Selectmen's office and may be examined by any interested citizens.) REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 105 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1943 106 TOWN OF LEXINGTON by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. Principal $1,000.00 $1,000, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 5's-1955 $1,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1.43 $45.00 Interesit on Bond 10.00 $60.00 Less Disbursemenets for Cash Prizes 50.00 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Balance 12-31-43, Cash on Hand $10.00 At the Town Meeting dune 23, 1925, it was voted: That the sum -f $500. received by the Town tinder the will of the late Orin W. CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Fiske he appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be Principal as of 1-1-43 $33,685.00 known as the "Battle [green Trust Fund". Received from Down o€ Lexington 850.00 Principal $500.00 Principal as of 12-31-43 $34,535.00 Deposit — Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $25,535.00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts $153.18 15.54 Balance I2 -31.43 ----Lexington Savings Bank $168.82 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND F;leatnor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2,000.00 was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, Amer- ican born. $34,535.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 $1,280.38 Income Receipts 595.04 $1,975.42 Lean Disbursements to Town of Lexington 700.00 Balance 12-31.43—Lexington Savings Bank $1,275.42 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Principal $1,100.00 Principal $2,000.00 DepositLexingtonSavings Bank $1,100.00 Deposit — Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 $546.23 Income: Balance 1-1-43 $291.78 Income Receipts 31.68 Income Receipts 46.05 Balance 12-31-48 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $837.83 $1,000,00 was endowed in 1920..the income to be expended an- nually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School, who $577.81 Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington.. 150.00 Balance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Bank $427.81 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $5,000.00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 107 Field and Garden Club for the grading and planting of grass bord- ers lying between sidewalks and streets; in the planting of trees along public streets; and in beautifying streets, ways and places in Lexington. Principal $1,000. LT. S. Treasury 2%'s--1960-53 Deposit -Lexington Trust Company 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Co-operative Bank Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts Less Disbursements to Lexington Field and Gar- den Club Balance 12 -31 -43 -Lexington Trust Company .... CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY $5,000.00 $1,0u0.00 x,000.00 2,000.00 $5,000.00 113.01 107.73 $220.74 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income -Cemetery: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts $80.45 25.99 $106.44 Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington.... 81.00 13alanc:e 12 -31.43 -Lexington Savings Bank $25.4.4 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Jonas Gamine l], born in Lexington October 20, IS:'0. A clause in his will gar- to Lexington $:100.t10, the income to be expended 'or delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse. By decree of the Probate ('oirt, April 23. ii12 , power was given. to expend in- come for the town poor wherever located. 113.01 Principal - 5500.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 336.95 Income Receipts 10.78 $107.73 Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexington. Under his will $4,000.00 was Ieft to the Town, the income of $2,000.- 00 2,000:00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the in- come of $2,000.00 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal as of 1-1-43 Payment for Legal Services 53.00 $4,665.91 Principal as of 12-31-43 $4,612,91 Deposit --Lexington Trust Company U. S. War Bonds -Series G Deposit -North Avenue Savings Bank Income -Schools: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts Less Disbursements for Medals Balance 12.31 -43 -Lexington Savings Bank $27.65 4,000.00 585.25 $4,612.91 $19.62 37.36 $56.98 3:3.14 $'23.84 Lalance 12 -31 -43 -Lexington Savings Bank $4e.73 HARRIET ROBINSON GILMORE LEGACY IHarriet. Robinson, born in Lexington, November 5, 1800. Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was left to the Town, the income to he used for the benefit of the poor of the Town. Principal .. $500.00 Deposit Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Income: Ballance 1-1-43 income Receipts Balance 12 -31 -43 ---Lexington Savings Bank .... HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND $155.25 13,36 $178.61 • A balance remaining after t -be erection of the Hayes Fountain of $80x2.72, by a vote of the Town, n permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it. REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 109 Principal $862.72 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $862.72 Income: Balance 1-1-43 $187.03 Income Receipts 21.07 Balance 12.31.43-i–Lexington Savings Bank $208.10 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of Tendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by the School Committee. Principal as a 1-1-43 $263.84 Income on Principal Deposit Account 3.31 Principal as oY 12-31-43 $267.15 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $182.15 Student Loans 85.00 EDITH C. REOMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $500.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Income: Income Receipts Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY $267.15 $500.00 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E. Taylor's Will -- Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, de- ceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington, a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Connnon, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, devise and bequeath to the In- habitants of the Town of Lexington, intrust nevertheless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known. as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund", the income to he used for the care, preserva- tion and replacement of said flag pole, or for the purcllase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common, Principal $2,000.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 62.000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts $74.32 41.69 Balance I2 -31 -43 --Lexington Savings Bank 2116 O GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, Miss Amy E. Taylor's Wlil— If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, $10.05 devise, and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, 10.05 the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund", in trust, nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal $2,00000 Deposit --Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 George O. Smith, born in Lexington January 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy of 42,500.00 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal $2,452.50 Deposit --Lexington Savings Bank $573.65 U. S. Treasury 2 7/8's-1960.55 1,878.35 $2,452.50 Income: Income Receipts $68.96 Leas Payments to Lexington Field and Garden Club 88.96 Balance 12-31-43 None Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts $400.91 48.24 Balance 12.31-43—Lexington Savings Bank ......., $449.15 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By decd of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower, dated September 17, 1928, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000. was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 111 each and every year for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the Williams Augustus Tower Memorial Park Principal 110,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series D due 1-19-55 U. S. War Bonds—Series G due 4-26-55 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings Income: Income Receipts Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND At a town meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted that the Town accept a gift in the amount of 4300.00 under the will of Emma $4,000,00 I. Fiske to be invested and the income used to place three bouquets 4,000.00 of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cem- 2,000.00 etery on Memorial Day and on September 15th of each year. Principal as of 1-1-43 $311.34 Transfer to Income Account 1124 $10,000.00 $3'30.110 180.00 Balance 12-31-43 None WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Principal as of 1-1-43 $23,832.33 Received rem Town of Lexington 1,395.28 Principal as of 12.31.-43 $25,227.61 Deposit—Lexington Trust Coinpany $4,893.50 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 12,661.00 Deposit—Arlington Se Savings Bank 7,67311 Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts $25,221.61 5419.19 430.75 5849.94 Lees Disbursements W Town of Lexington 350.00 Balance 12-31.43—Lexington Savings Bank $499.94 EMMA I. FISKE FUND—ADAMS SCHOOL At a meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted to accept a gift of $500.00 under the will of Emma 1. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of Primary Department of the Adams School. Principal as of 1-1-43 ;528.78 Income on Principal Deposit Account 10.62 Balance ax of 12-31.43 $539.40 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 5533.40 Balance as of December 31, 1943 5300.00 Doposit—Lexington Savings Bank $300.00 Income: Income transferred from Principal Account Income Receipts Less Disbursements 511.34 6.08 $17.42 15.00 Balance 12-31.43—Lexington Savings Bank' $9.42 LEROY S. BROWN FUND At a Town Meeting held April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a girt or $5,000.00 under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the income to be used to help derray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration" Principal 55,000.00 U. S. Defense Bonds—Series G due 1953 Income: Balance 1-1-43 Incame Receipts Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington Balance 13-31-43—Lexington Trutt Company ...... $5,000.00 $94.15 131.40 -225.55 67.00 $158.55 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, California, in the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil of his will." REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 113 Principal $4,627.13 Less transfer to Income Account 49.66 Balance as of 12-31-43 $4,577.47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577.47 Income: Transfer from Principal Account $49.66 Income Receipts 91.96 $141.62 Less Disbursements 59.00 Balance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Sank $82,62 Respectfully submitted, Howaicn S. 0. NICHOLS THOMAS G. LYNAH CIARENC.E S. WALKER Trustees of Public Trusts 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1943 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a giftto the Town of Lexington in 1880 of $2,000.00 with the proviso that two- thirds of the income should he added to the principal each year un- til the fund should amount to $4,000.00 when the entire income ghould be available for assisting tie indigent poor of the Town. Principal $4,040.90 $1,000.00 U. S. Treasury 2 7/8's-1960-55 $939.43 $1,000.00 U. S. Treasury 3Ws-1946-44 939.42 ifeposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 $2,500. U. S. Savings Bonds—Series C 1,875.00 Income: Balance 1-1-43 Income Receipts—Bridge Charitable Fund Income Recelpta--Gerry Fund $4,040.90 $368.40 73.42 53.97 $495.79 Less Disbursements 138.04 Balance 12 -31 -43 ---Lexington Savings Hank ,,..... . $356.75 ELIZABETH B, GERRY FUND Principal $2,067.54 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $680.26 Deposit—Lexington Trust Company 500.00 $100.00 U. S. Treasury 2 7/8's-1960-55 93.94 $1,000.00 U. S. Treasury 3=,%'s--1944 793.34 $2,067.54 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE CHARITABLE HIND 115. Income: Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund income Receipts Balance 12-31-43 Respectfully' submitted, HOWARD S. O. NicyrlOr,S Tho.11As 0. LYNATI CI iRENCE S. WALKER 53.97 $53.97 None Trustees of The Bridge Charitable Fund 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1913. To the Hoiiorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, iifassarhusetts Gentlemen: We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1943. Number of Persons Assessed On Personal Estate only On Real Estate only On Both Personal and Real Estate Total number of Persons assessed • Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations. Individ- uals 111 3,308 333 All Others* 20 116 29 Number of Male Polls Assessed Value of Assessed Stock in Trade $43,960.00 Value of Assessed Machinery 745,985.00 Value of Assessed Live Stock 77,620.00 Value of All Other Tangible Personal Estate 690,730.00 Total 131 3,424 362 3,917 3,917 Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $1,558,295.00 Value of Buildings, excluding Land $15,598,645.00 Value of Land, excluding Buildings 6,146,194.00 Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $20,744,839.00 Total Valuation of Assessed Estate $22,303,134.00 Omitted Assessments December 20. 1943 Omitted Apportioned Betterment Assessments, Additional Taxes a/c Revision of Valuation Omitted Poli Taxes (13) Number of Cows Assessed 463 Number of Horses Assessed 92 Number of Yearlings Assessed 14 Number of Swine Assessed 547 Number of Fowl Assessed 19,645 $269.19 14.11 276.40 26.00 • REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS Number of Sheep Assessed 3 All Other 18 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 9,145 Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed*2,955 ■ Each building used as a dwelling counted as ONE without regard to the number of families housed. Value of Real Estate Exempt from Taxation Value of Personal Property Exempt from Taxation 1943 RECAPITULATION 11T 118 TOWN OF LEXINGTON $7.674,860.88 425,817.44 Total Appropriations as Certiikd by Town Clerk to be raised by Taxation, G. L. (Ter. Ed.) Chap. 41, Sec. ISA $718,515.81 Total Appropriations Voted to be taken from Available Funds: (a) In 1943 $69,193.46 (b) In 1942, since 1942 tax rate was fixed None $69,193.45 Deficits due to abatements in oxceas of overlay Of Year Amount Of Year Amount 1936 $722.86 1939 ...................... $722.86 1937 762.57 1940 1,096.70 1938 1,015.68 $4,320.67 ADDITIONAL STATE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED BY CITIES AND TOWNS IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS AREA 1943 Estimates Metropolitan Sewerage G. L. Ch. 92, ss 5-8 North System $18,105.83 Metropolitan Water G. L. Ch. 92, s 26 25,276.61 STATE: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS State Tax State Parks and Reservations State Audit of Muni dna' Accounts 1943 1942 Estimates Underestimates 518,150.00 518.87 1,296.95 1$43,382.44 State Examination of Retirement System 357.43 Cape Cod Mosquito Control (Barnstable County only) Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths Hospital and home Care for Civil War Veterans Investigation Soldiers' Relief •43,382.44 $63.705.74 COUNTY: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS County Tax $25,823.85 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,897.72 $32,721.57 OVERLAY of current year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax $67,752.85 Corporation Taxes 21,965.46 Reimbursement on account of State-owned Land 402.83 NOTE: The amount entered for each of the first three items must be exactly as certified to you by the commissioner (Gol. 3 of Cherry Sheet) Gasoline Tax 0.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 25,000.00 Licenses 2,500.00 Fines 260.00 Grants and Gifts 0.00 Special Assessments 5,000.00 General Government 2,000.00 Protection of Persons and Property 200.00 Health and Sanitation 1,500.00 Highways 25.00 Charities (other than federal grants for aid to dependent children) 10,000.00 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants) 18,000.00 Old Age Tax (Meals), General Laws, Chapter 648, Sec. 10 (Acts of 1941, Chapter 729) 1,153.93 Soldiers' Benefits 400.Q0 Schools 12,240.00 Libraries 1,500.00 Recreation 0.00 $63,705.74 $32,721.57 16,494.10 $904,951.35 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS Public Service Enterprises (such as Water De - Department, etc.) 46,646.05 Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 1,500.00 Interest: on Taxes and Assessments 7,000.00 In lieu of Taxes: Arlington and Cambridge 700.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $225,736.12 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds (Before any sueh amount can be used in fixing tax rate, the Commissioner's written approval must be obtainied.) Enter Amount and Date of Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation $69,193.46 March 25, 1943 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $69,193.46 $69,193.46 119 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $294,929.58 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Number of Polls: 3917 ra $2.00 $7,834.00 Total Valuation: Personal Property $1,558.295.00 $27.00 42,073.97 Real Estate: $20,744,839.00 Y $27.00 560,110.65 Gain on Personal Estate 2 .43 Gain on Real Estate 2.72 $3.15 Gain on Account of Fractional Divi- sions of Tax Rate (adjust overlay) 3.15 TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $610,021,77 $610,021.77 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX RATE 1. Betterments and special assessments added to taxes: Committed Apportioned Amount Interest Total (a) Sewer Assessments $2,121.97 $480.00 $2,601,97 (b) Sidewalk Assessments 91.58 12.20 103.78 (c) Street Betterment Assess- ments 3,325.86 511.36 3,837.22 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON (d) Water Assessments 1,519.39 334.34 1,853.73 2. Water Liens 708.63 708.63 TOTAL OF ALL OTHER COMMITMENTS $9,105.33 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1943 TAXES ON POLIS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR Respectfully submitted, $619,127.10 CLYDE E. STEEVE$ WILLIAM A. CANN WILLIAM H. SHANAHAN LELAND 13. EMERY WILLIAM 1. BURNHAM Assessors of Lexington REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES 121 OFFICE OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, I.exin.gton, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my report as inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1943. Number of applications for permits granted Number of ca1Is made in connection with inspections , Changes ordered made to improper wiring and material 60 78 7 National preparedness and defense, and now wartime controls of critical materials have required use of various substitute mater- ials and methods, some of which may not be acceptable after victory. 1 wish to thank the other Departments of the Town for their as- sistance and support at all times. Respectfully submitted, Lours W. BILLs, Inspector of Wires 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Lexington, Massachneetts Gentlemen: The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its seventh annual report covering the operation of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ended December 31, 1943. During the year the Board held thirteen meetings. A brief re- view of operations of the System during the year, together with financial statements and membership schedule, is submitted as fol- lows: RETIRED MEMBERS Mr. Edward W. Taylor - –Retired on January 1, 1943 at age of 62, after having served the Town for over twenty-nine years as Chief of the Fire Department. Mr. .Tames G. Sullivan —Retired on April 2, 1943, at age of 57, for ordinary disability, after hav- ing served the Town for over twenty- nine years as an employee of the Highway Department. Mr. Robert E. Hannaford --Retired on September 3, 1943, at age of 70, after having served the Town for over eighteen years as an employ- ee of the Highway Department. ELECTTON On July 1, 1943, the Board of Selectmen reappointed as the out- side member of the Board, Howard S. O. Nichols, for a three-year term expiring July 1, 1946. REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 123 On .July 1, 1943, an election was held to elect a new member to the Retirement Board. The meeting was 'held in Estahrook stall by meinbers of the Retirement System. Miss Helen E. Heady, Clerk in the Assessors' Department. was unanimously elected to till the un• expired terns of fir. George V. Morse, said term expiring on .July 1, 1945. SCEDIJLE OF MEME3ERSHIP FOR 1943 Active Members Membership December 31, 1942 Enrolled During 1943 Total Withdrawals Retirements—Superannuation Total Deductions Membership December 31, 1943 Eligible for Nat Eligible for Total Prior Service Prior Service Mem- Grou p 1 Group Group 1 Group ber- Male Female 2 Male Female 2 ship 54 7 2 20 3 54 7 2 23 14 1 .... 5 1 17 1 1 5 37 6 1 18 17 8 25 3 3 22 16 5 21 2 2 19 116 16 133 25 4 29 1103 Pensioners: Membership December 31, 1942 17 3 ,.,. 20 Retirements— Superannuation 1 1 2 Ordinary Disability 2 2 Total 20 3 1 24 Deaths 2 2 Membership December 31, 1943 18 3 1 22 Tota! Membership December 31, 1943 55 9 2 1$ 22 19 •1255 *This figure includes the eight employees of the Town now in the Armed Forces. iThere are ten employees of the Town who are also Call Firemen. They are figured in the Group 1 Membership. There are eighteen employees who have lett the employ of the Town but have not withdrawn their deductions. They were not Included in the above Membership Tab/e. INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1943 Income Ledger Assets December 31, 1942 $77,959.20 Contributions from Members: Group 1 Group 2 66,714.06 929.05 7,643.11 124 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Contributions from Town; For accrued Liability 9,681.00 For normal liability 3,786.00 For guaranteed interest over earned interest 601.93 For expenses 456.00 Interest: From Savings Banks Total Disbursements Annuity Payments: Group 1—Regular $388.12 Group 2 Pension Payments: Group 1—Members with Prior Service. Group 2—Members with Prior Service 48.36 436.48 10,275.87 677.90 10,9 53.77 Eefunds for Withdrawals from System: Group 1—Deposita and Interest 5,114.02 Group 2 ---Deposits and Bnternet 12.59 5,126.61 Expenses: Clerical Hire Printing and Stationery Postage Dues to Mass. Association of Contrib- utory Retirement Boards Repairs w Typewriter Medical Expense Total Disbursements Balance December 31, 1943 313.77 91.53 26.90 BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1943 Assets 5.00 7.00 5.00 449.20 Deposits not on interest: Lexington Trost Company $12.96 Investments: Series G United States Defense Bonds ...................... Andover Savings Bank #54074 Arlington Five Cents Savings flank #67332 Belmont Savings Bank #19158 25,000.00 2,130.09 1,213.89 2,174.69 14,523.93 1,739.80 $101,866.04 16,966.06 684,899.98 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT - 125 Cambridge Savings Bank #121655 2,812.31 Cambridgeport Savings Bank #178244 2,234.90 Chelsea Savings Bank #166610 2,089.43 Dedham Institution for Savings #74003 2,726.17 East Cambridge Savings Bank #107939 1,178.97 Eliot Savings Bank #137659 . 1,064.56 Hingham Institution for Savings #38755 1,747.68 Institution for Savings (Newburyport) #87637, 2,101.88 Lexington Savings Bank #21144 5,003.85 Lynn Institution for Savings #151034 2,084.66 Mechanics Savings Bank (Reading) #19653 2,138.95 Melrose Savings Bank #55112 2,198.09 Natick Five Cents Savings Bank #58694 1,121.01 Newton Centre Savings Bank #24445 3,715.35 Newton Savings Bank #83839 3,245.23 North Avenue Savings Bank #60142 2,185.47 Provident Institution for Savings (Amesbury) #50186 2,089.43 Quincy Savings Bank #107510 1,111.75 Rockland Savings Rank #43262 2,078.60 Somerville Savings Bank #73265 2,161.97 The Middlesex Institution for Savings tOoncord) #41679 2,295.82 Wakefield Savings Bank #7729 1,061.51 Waltham Savings Bank #93672 1,251.07 Weymouth Savings Bank #37459 2,070.90 Winchester Savings Bank #29066 1,168.13 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank #65289 2,221.06 Cash: In office or transit 209.60 Total Assets LIabIlltles Annuity Savings Fund $40,565.59 Annuity Reserve Fund 3,110.39 Pension Accumulation Fund 40,910.98 Expense Fund 313.02 Total Llabilttiee 6134,899.98 $84,899.98 PENSIONERS December 31, 1943 Name Department Date Retired Brenton, Walter School January 20, 1939 Cassella, Joseph Water & Sewer January 17, 1942 Collins, John J. Highway November 15, 1938 Denney, James W. Water & Sewer June 13, 1941 133 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Duffy, Michael J. Water & Sewer June 1, 1941 Ferry, Antonio Highway February 1, 1938 Hannaford, Robert E. Highway September 3, 1943 Howard, Horace M. Library January 1, 1938 Kirkland, Marian P. Library October 1, 1939 Longbottom, Fred W. !Iu1lding February 1, 1940 Manley, Charles A. School March 19, 1942 Mitchell, Lawrence G. Welfare July 1, 1940 Money, Helen E. Library June 1, 1941 Nichols, Emma O. Library January 1, 1940 Powers, Michael Highway august 14, 1939 Rycroft, Peter 1!'ater & Sewer February 9, 1940 Shea, Nicholas Highway December 12, 1989 Stevenson, Matthew Health August 28, 1938 Stewart, .lames Highway July 16, 1938 Sullivan, James G. Highway April 2, 1943 T 17. lor. Edward W. Fire January 1, 1943 Wallin, Charles P. Park November 25, 1939 Record of Deceased Members Name Department Date Deecased Callins, Dennis H. School October 18, 1937 '-Collins, John J. Highway November 23, 1943 Tardy, Thomas F. Welfare April 5, 1943 G]rten, John J. Water & Sewer Marsh 30, 1943 `'Hadley. Charles E. Sealer November 21, 1938 °I-farrington, Otis Wa:er & sewer November 20, 1939 *Higgins, Charles W. Highway September 3, 1943 Rocque, Arthur J. School .September 26, 1943 Wentworth, Dorothy B. Library June 28, 1939 3'.'l-t:Ite, Robert H. Highway January 25, 1988 • Retired Members Respectfully submitted, HowrAnn S. 0. 1!1fei- or,s, Chairman HELEN E. READY RAYMOND L. WHITE, Secretary Board of Retirement REPORT OF BOARD OF' RETIREMENT 127 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lewin gton 111 assachusetts Gentlemen: Cambridge Savings Rank 2,812.31 Newton Savings Bank 3,245.23 Rockland Savings Rank 2,078.60 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,221.06 United States Defense Bonds 25,000.00 Cash: In office or transit 209.70 December 31, 1943. $84,899.98 Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1943. Tota; in Account December 31, 1943 Deposits not on interest! Lexington 'Trust Company $12,86 Deposits on interest: Lexington Savings Bank $5,003.85 Middlesex Institution for Savings 2,295.82 Natick FIve Cents Savings Bank 1,121.01 Mechanics Savings Bank 2,138.95 Somerville Savings Bank 2,161.97 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,070.90 Institution for Savings 2,301.88 Dedham Insti•tu-tion for Savings 2,726.17 Provident Institution for Savings 2,089.43 Lynn Institution for Savings 2,084.66 Winchester Savings Rank 1,168.13 Hint Savings Bank 1,064.56 Hingham Institution for Savings 1,747.68 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,178.97 Quincy Savings Bank 1,111.75 Andover Savings Bank 2,130.09 Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank 1,213.89 Waltham Savings Bank 1,251.07 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,089.43 Wakefield Savings Rank 1,061.51 Melrose •Savings Bank 2,198.09 Cambnidgeport Savings Bank 2,234.90 North Avenue Savings Bank 2.185.47 Belmont Savings Bank 2,174.69 Newton Centre Savings Bank 2,715.35 $84,899.08 JAMES J. CAIRROLL, Treasurer REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 129 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Lexington, [1lassachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1943: Cash on Hand January 1, 1943 $335,747.71 Receipts During Year 1943 1,049,593.10 $1,385,340.81 Expenditures During Year 1943 Per Warrants 1,004,326.52 Balance on Hand January 1, 1944 $381,014.29 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1942 280 Number of New Tax Titles Added 1943 37 Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1943 Number of Tax Titles Released 1943 Number of Tax Titles Sold 1943 317 85 232 34 198 4 Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1943 194 Total Amount $45,048.65 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington JAMES J. CARROLL, James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Town Treasurer 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1943 per statement Balance December 31, 1943 •per check book $1,932.40 $1,932.40 THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31. 1943" per statement Balance December 31, 1943 per check book THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1943 per 'statement Balance December 31, 1943 per •check book $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 "SEWER CONSTRUCTION NORTH LEXINGTON P. W. A. PROJECT' 1464-F, JAMES J. CARROLL, TERASURER" On Deposit Lexington Trust Company Balance December 31, 1943 Balance, per check book Outstanding checks $782.00 $782.00 None $782.00 "SEWER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION MASS. 1370-F, TOWN OF LEXINGTON, JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASURER" Account closed during year 1943 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS. JAMES J. CARROLL, TREASURER Total .in account December 31, 1943 "-84,899.98 Respectfully submitted, Balance December 31, 1943. $390,679.91 Balance December 31, 1943, peer cheek book $374,081.83 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1943 16,598.08 $390,679.91 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS 131 132 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STILL ALARMS Accidents 2 Animal Rescues 8 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Automobiles 7 Boilers 5 Burst Pipe 1 Chimneys 21 I lveenther 31, 1943. Coal Bunkers 2 Cush ions To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Dumps 35 Lexington., 11amaarlausetts False 3 Fence 1 Gentlemen: Fumes 1 Fuse Ping 1 Forcible Entry 11 We beg to submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report Garage 1 of the Iixington Fire Department. Grass 317 Houses The department answered a total of (07 alarms as recorded in H. W. Heater 1 'the following tabulations: incinerator 1 Investigations Leaking Oil Tank 1 BELL ALARMS Leaves 3 Lumber 2 Automobile 1 Barns 2 Moving Patients 4 Needless 9 Chimney • 1 10 Dump t Oil Burners 1 Dwellings 10 Oven Patrolling False 12 10 Garage 2 Peat H. W Heater 1 Pull Down Chimney 1 Grafts 21 Platform 1 Ice House 1 Rescue 1 *Resuscitator 2 Neer, iess 1 Oil Burners 2 Rubbish 5 Radio 1 Search 1 Range 1 Shacks3 Rubbish 1 Smoky Houses 2 Store 1 Smoky Stores 2 Truck 1 Sprinklers 4 Woods 1 Stove 1 Stump 1 81 Tree 1 MUTUAL AID Truck 1 Waste Barrel 1 Lexington Aid to Waltham 11 Woodpiles 2 Lexington Aid to Arlington .... 8 Woods- 23 TOTAL 78 TOTAL 529 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS LEXINGTON DEP'T AIDED AS FOLLOWS Arlington to Lexington 10 Waltham to Lexington 6 Belmont to Lexington 3 Burlington to Lexington 2 Wilmington to Lexington 1 State Dep't to Lexington 2 TOTAL 24 *One can to Town of Bedford, 133 '1'11e i.)epart11wlit laid 16.200 i'f. of 1/2" hose, 15,41111 ft. of 34",hose, 47,50(1 ft. 11" hone, 21,85() i't. 211,1" hose. The Department raised *6 feet of ladders. used tl3 lights and 7,050 ft. of cable. The appara- tus traveled a total ni 2.384 miles. The Veterans Memorial Ambulance made 105 trips for a total of 1,453 miles. The estimated value of buildings involved was $359,130.00 The loss paid on involved buildings 10,751.40 The toss paid on contents of involved buildings 2,896.35 The loss per capita for the year 1943 .941 The I3epartment made :1,600 inspections; of public and mercan- tile Buildings. The ,year was a very busy one as regards grass tires, but in other respects the calls on the Fire Department were about normal. Manpower shortage became acute, but through the complete co- operation of the permanent men, call force, all?] the auxiliary (civil - inn defense) firemen, the el1ectivenss of the Department has been i'ulIy maintained. However, further losses in personnel will probably be impossible to replace before the end of the European phase of the war --- and accordingly the Board of Engineers is now appealing" any attempts to +lral'i more Lexington firemen. Early in 1S,4:s, a 11.1:;9 Dodge 1t/; ton chassis, duly overhauled and outfitted with iiew steel hotly and 500 gallon pump, was put in- to commission a:; "Engin No. :I". All the work of cuustrueting this piece of apparatus was doper by members of the regnlar 1oire Depart- ment. lAtring the sanmmer, the ell ;it the rear of the [central Ei gine :House was given a cement floor, new walls and ceiling of insula - 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON lion board, painted, and thus rnade available as more suitable hous- ing for two pieces of apparatus. This work was also done by mem- bers of the regular Fire Department. The 13oard of Engineers has reconurended in its budget fur 1944 the purchase of a new ladder truck. The present ladder truck was purchased in 1917..It is, in our opinion, both dangerous and expen- sive to operate. An aerial ladder truck operated entirely by one man should be more efficient in performance and a saver of manpower. We strongly recommend that such a ladder truck be purchased at once. The Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen have asked our ideas as to post-war needs, if any. of the Lexington Fire Department. We have reported that the Town will need to replace both fire sta- tions. The present buildings are obsolete, too small for the appara- tus, inadequate in sleeping quarters and sanitary facilities and in certain respects structurally unsafe. The report of the Building Inspector substantiates these facts. In concluding our report, we should like to express our apprecia- tion, not only of the spirit of cooperation which all members of the Lexington Fire Department have shown us, but also of the whole- hearted cooperation which the Police Department has given the Fire Department. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W. EMERY ROBERT J. FAWCETt THOMAS J. DONNELLY, JR. WILLIAM E. DRISCOLL ALAN G. ADAMS Board of Engineers REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 135 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Marnmchiesetts Gentlemen: During 1943 the Department of Public Works has been able to maintain and continue operation of the essential services in all divi- sions, but due to the great reduction in personnel, this has been ac- complished only by the complete coordination and cooperation of each division and its employees. We are again submitting a list of all employees by divisions for the years 1941, 1942 and 1943. Dec. 31, Dee. 31, Dec. 31, 1941 1942 1943 Highway 20 9 4 Water and Sewer 18 12 8 Park 9 4 2 Mechanics and Janitors 9 7 5 Engineering 6 3 6 Administrative, etc. 7 5 2 Clerical 6 4 4 Total 76 44 31 Of the total of 31 employees, approximately 50% are foremen, equipment operators or laborers and it is upon this small group that we depend to maintain all our Highway, Park, Water and Sewer systems. Our attitude has been to determine the emergency which required immediate attention and then to utilize our entire force on this emergency regardless of departmental or divisional responsibility. However, it is our duty to point out that with this drastic reduction in personnel, any emergency affecting the major- ity of our citizens such as a snow storm, would place the Town in a very serious condition and we cannot hope to give the service which we have given in the past. 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The individual reports of the Building and Plumbing inspectors, the Park Superintendent €inti the Town Engineer will give the de- tailed work of their divisions, However, there are a 1'ew important items which should be mentioned. The dollar value of the permits issued by the inspectors during ii14.3 was considerably lower than 1942 and the type of work colisistrii primarily or alterations and minor additions. With this great reduction in building within the Town, we should iimv consider the advisability of closely coordinat• ing the work of the inspectors with the Engineering Division so that we van can render greater :4er►•iee INN the post-war years. The Park Division suffered at reduction in personnel of 80% and we would be remiss in this; typos, it we did not mention the excel Lent work which was done ha maintaining our Park system► with so few men. The Town Engineer has constantly brought to our attention the fact that Lexingtoai has twentysix ;accepted streets which have no established right of way lines. It is leis recommendation that lay- outs be made of these streets as soon as possible and in the latter part of 1943, the Board of Selectmen requested the County Commis- sioners to make a lay -out of Concord Avenue from the Belmont line to tile Cencorrd Turnpike. HIGHWAY DIVISION Maintenance Road Maintenance: Our surface treatment program was consid- erably reduced as compared n•ilIi 1941, but we did give a surface treatment to nine streets Having; a total length of 3.57 miles and an area ,of 46,868 square yards. Due to Federal regulations, we were tinable to obtain asphalt and therefore this treatment consisted of an application of four -tenths of ;e gallon per square yard of tar cutback, seventy pi)iinds per square yard of peastone and mixed in place. Our entire Kurfare treatment program was carried on with an average of three men and the labor cost wax approximately 3.5% of the total cost. Drainage .3laintr•aaurr: All catch basins in Lexington were cleaned at- least twice and in some locations, three times. A min- imum amount of work was done on brook cleaning. During August a drain was consirarrtrtl in Pollen Road from ldarrett Road to above Richard Road. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 12 Size of Pipe No. Feat No. Catch Bs sins No. Manholes 12" 399 10 3 138 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 01 00 N w n o . Miscellaneous: As usual, all r. eutiaL patching wits done and in - °' N °' ti 010 el � y 00 CO • N ,moi W addition, two hula. arc as. consisting o1' approximately }.0U square ,-1 w yard were rause] and brought to grade on Bedford Street and Wood 'g Street. Street cleaning was done during the Spring months, but. we a W M were unable to do any Fall cleaning except hi those area}: where fall• . r m 00 00 ti M it M r. of ing leaves affected drainage conditions. ..1.0 01. 1-I01°0 °° Misacallaneous Maintenance Appropriations 1 - Chapter Chapter D(i Maintenance: Our entire Chapter :)U Maintenance C .Appropriation was iuwd in the reanrracint; of 1Vuod Street having a length of 1.53 utiles anti an area of 21,875 square yards. This treat- _ traent was identical to that which was used on other town highways. 13 Sirow Rerrmoval: In the following table We are shoving the esseac- re o tial information pertaining to the ten storms whirls required 'Whiter u_ W maintenance. i Cost of Storms ta O z Inches Plowing Plowing c] O Date of Snow Streete Sidewalks Lifting Sanding Misc. Total w a Jan. 4 5 $44.17 ........ $68.20 $53.05 $13.40 $178.82 z N 16-21 3 159.09442.30 601.39 LL ¢ 22-272 362.77 36.90 399.67 28 13 2,290.82 68.60 537.61 54.78 349.45 3,301.26 z W 31 6 985.90 205.99 103.15 1,295.04 H Feb. 19 321.75 43.50 365.25 Mar. 4 4 9.00 4.15 57.00 70.15 E m a 6 8 586.59 153.58 ... 740.17 a 16177.70 177.70 Q Dec. 27 50.75 78.00 128.75 U $4,126.32 $68.60 $965.38 $1,597.65 $500.25 $7,258.20 a vx os � '�YI7 r 00 o 101, w m r-. m ti ca LLS 00 '-i 00 m o o y: • N GC.1 g o O 00 •- M i- 10 00 20 M N O CC uj N 01 , -1 0 6]4 Ji 00 10 CC j W M • 1-- w v G • r% 0.1 a0.i a M m a •a 00 m °,!! o m G v: , oa ,o ▪ 4 ti o cu t- c, t` to 0000 ua 00 CO 610 r T; .- N [D '-i s, 00 O up w w eo o P ,-1 w cc c o0 ed o0 2 Noo 6 T t.. to ▪ to c7 N 0) '' 0N . 0- .~ LS IA Irj C e, 4 N Cf pp Orn 00 o--1 0 0 0 ▪ r r-1 ,ti M • 00 ▪ m .1.m y> a 00 0▪ 0 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 139 Street Lighting: Further study by our Engineering Division on the Street Lighting problem indicated it would be advisable for ns to eliminate the No. 30 (1000 lumen) lamps. No. 20 No. 30 No. 50 No. 70 Lumens 800 1000 2500 6000 Lamps in service on Dec. 31, 1942 1111 30 30 67 Additions 22 0 8 0 Deductions 0 30 0 0 Lamps to sel•viCe on Dec. 31, 1943 1133 0 38 67 Watertown. Street Drain: The construction of the drain through the easement from Watertown Street to Crescent Road was com- pleted. Size of Pipe No. of Feet 12" 172 No. Catch Basins No. Manholes Q 1 Ashes and Dumps: 2897 barrels of ashes and 11 loads of refuse were removed from the schools and public buildings. Due to the labor shortage it will he necessary for ns to continue the present method of cleaning the Lincoln Street dump, hut we will endeavor to clear this area at least once each month. Traffic Regulation and Control: Tliis work has been greatly re- duced during the war years and traffic line painting was limited to Lexington Center. At the present time we have only one traffic sig- nal operating at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Wal- tham Street and the majority of the time this signal is on flashing yellow. At the request of the Police Department, a bicycle rack was built and placed in Lexington Center and according to their reports, it is of real service to the community. Street & ns: No new street signs were erected during the year, but we have maintained those which have been broken or which have become illegible. Our major expenditures from this appropriation occurred after Halloween, when many of the wooden street signs were broken and new posts had to be made. Road Machinery: during the year the Town Mechanic completed 114 work orders on the Police cars. 3 work orders on the Welfare ear and 395 on Public Works Department equipment. These work orders included the complete overhauling of ten units. We were for - "oil TOWN OF LEXINGTON € ivaie in being aiiie to Dornase a ecorid•lsanrl Allis (Ylralniers Dlli l}ieta.1 tractor. Tlii,s piece of ecluipinent will not only give us added insurance clnring.snow st.1rlirx, lnit also Ilk' of value in all phases 01' Public Works maintenance and 4'011:trnrtiu11. WATER DIVISION General Information Range of sta-tic pressure in ma.iu :, 21 to 120. Length of pipe in streets, 71.70 miles. Number of services, 3033. Number of hydrants, 584. Total water consumption for year, 200,007.000 gallons. Average daily water consumption for 1943, 821.900 gallons. Average daily water consumption per capita for 1943, 57 gallons. Total water rates receipts, $79,913.74. Total water maintenance receipts, $81,091.88. Surplus Revenue transferred to Water Dept. Available Surplus Account. $32,615.01. Cost of weer main extensions, $745.24. Metropolitan Water Tax Maturing Bonds Bond Interest Maintenance and Operation Brookline Credit Total $9,750.12 9,043.58 10,669.12 1353.32 $30,316.15 Surplus Revenue Transferred to Water Department Available Surplus Account in the Past Five Years 1939 $19,636.30 1940 19,052.02 1941 32,457.37 1942 30,822.17 1943 32,615.01 Extent of Distribution System, January 1, .1844 Size 16" 12" 10" 8" 6" 4" No. of Feet 4,382 48,941 18,621 79,860 206,618 20,188 Total 378,610 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1943 Water Main Construction Spencer Street 252 feet Average cost per foot $2,96 Hydrant Installations and Maintenance Total number of hydrants in ;service January 1, 1943 Number of •hydrants in'talled in 1943 Number of Jhydrantsin teryice, December 31, 1943 141 583 1 584 In 1614; We rnnal)lettkil the program started in 194-2 on this main- tenance of our hydrants and 1IR remaining 1ST hydrants were over- hauled and repairer!. 1943 Water Construction and Maintenance Summary: Number of feet of water mains installed 252 Number of new services installed 13 Number of services renewed 22 Work orders completed 869 New hydrants iu tailed 1 +Ser vire8: 13 new water services were installed, 22 were renewed from the curb line to the grouse and 12 were renewed from the main to the curb. :1s in 1942, it was necessary for us to continue the use of cement lined cast iron pipe in all service installations, During tlbe year there were 17 service teaks and 20 frozen services which were repaired. A complete check on all water services is now in progress and it is our mope that within a few months we will have a card for each service, filed by lnrat.inn, giving all essential data pertaining to the particular service. Meters: The meter prograrn which was to be started in 1943 was interrupted due to the Ioss of onr meter repair man and this work will:have to be postponed until after the war. However, those meters which are in need of immediate repair :ride being taken Care of by the various ma nu faelm rem. During the Sommer months a survey of all meters was completed and at the present time we are tabulating this information for a permanent record. Distributing Ma4118: Water main breaks were repaired iu the fol- lowing streets: 142 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Wood Street Oakland Avenue Pleasant Street Lowell Street, near East Street The breaks which occurred in the Wood Street main were due to a defective altitude gauge which had been installed in the 150,000 gallon reservoir at -the Bedford Airport and the cost of repairing these breaks was borne by the contractor. Fintancial ,Statistics: During the pant few years, money has been transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account for municipal expenses other than Water Construction. In view of the need of this department, particularly in relation to the post-war program, it is essential that adequate funds be set aside to take care of this proposed work. It is onr recommendation that the financial planning; of the Water Division be approached from the attitude of a public utility and that adequate reserves be set aside to take care of depreciation and anticipated eoustructian. Water Department Available Surplus Account Credits Balance January 1, 1948 $39,617.13 Receipts 4n Exoeas of Appropriation 30,462.45 Unexpended Appropriation Balances 2,152.56 Debits Transfers by vote of Town: Payment of Water Bonds Payment of other Municipal Bonds 10,000.00 $72,232.14 $12,000.00 22,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 50,232.14 $72,233.14 Water Department Construction Account Balance January 1, 1.943 56,572.37 f rpended during 1943 893.94 Balance Decemrbor 31, 1943 $5,878.43 REPORT OP PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SEWER DIVISION General Information Lexington Is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system, 9.07 square miles. Total length of trunk line sewers, 6.31 miles, Total lengtia of street sewers, 17.11 miles. Total number of house oonnectlone, 935. 1944 Sewer Assessments Rate, $4.50 per linear foot Amount expended for maintenance, $2,808.11. 1943 Sewer Maintenance Number of services installed, 18—totalIing 783 feet Number of services repaired. 3. 143 All street sewers, with the exception of the main Trunk line were flushed and cleaned once during the year. One stoppage oc- curred in Vine Brook Road which necessitated the digging up and relaying of approximately 150 feet of sewer main and the construc- tion of one manhole. GENERL APPROPRIATIONS Gary Memorial and Town Office Buildings: The interior painting program in the Cary .Memorial Building was continued and the foyer, side corridors and the stairs leading to the coat room were painted. The painting of the trinimings on the Cary Memorial Build- ing was completed and two coasts of paint were given to the trim- mings on the Town Office Building. During the year emergencies arose which made it necessary for us to request a transfer from the reserve fund. In the early part of the year the sprinkler systema in Cary Memorial Building froze and in the Fail, a fire occurred in the coal bunker and approximately 125 tons had to be removed. insurance: During the year \%e 'had two tire Iosses and one sprinkler loss as follows: Date January 30, 1943 February 16, 1943 September 8, 1943 Location Central Fire Station Cary Memorial Building Cary Memorial Building Amt. of Type of Loss Settlement Fire 83,444.01 Sprinkler Damage 557.70 dire 1,310.16 Public works Building: The painting of the exterior of the Pub- lic Works Building was completed and some interior work was done 144 TO \ UP I.L ititi 1'UN including the [minting of the garage section, the installation of fluorescent lighting in the repair drop and the construction of an ad- ditional storeroom. ]n August, than United Statex Navy, through the Alt.ec Corpora- tion, investigated various locations for an additional classroom and finally- decided that our Meter Room would best serve their needs. Therefore, on Atig11 t 15th, they took over the use of this room for approximately a six-month period, but due to the uncertainty con- nected with their work, it is; possible that the time may be extend- ed for a much longer period. Retirement System: Since .lalalnai-y lat, two men have retired from the employ of they Public Works Department and we are in- cluding their names 111 this report in appreciation of their years of loyal service to the Town. William G. French — Retired October 28, 1943 Robert C. HatInaford — Retired September 25, 1943 CONCLUSION We have been unable during the past year, to do much work along the lines of Post-war Planning due to problems which needed our immediate attention. We have however, made certain surveys which now put us in the position of being able to more accurately analyze the needs of the Public Works Department and to develop a more constructive post-war program. In 1.944 we hope to complete the designs, estimates and plans for post-war projects which will include all phases of Public Works. In concluding this report, we must mention the cooperation and loyalty of the employees of the Public Works Department who, un- der extremely trying conditions, have done everything in their power to maintain the essential services of the Town. Respectfully submitted, WILI.IAYtii C. PAXTON, Superintendent of Public Works REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 14$ REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December brer 31, 1943. 7'o the 7'rusteem of the Cary lrcvmriar T,Trary: The Librarians respectfully submits the Seveniy•til'ih Annual Re- port of the Library. Au attempt has been made in this report to in- dicate the importance of the Library in at world whose salvation de- pends upon the clear t.laiii ing and understanding of the people. One of Hitler's first acts after assuming power was the symbolic burning of the hooks of wren whir, recognizing the malignant forces at work, had spoken against him. More than the armed forces of England, France, or Russia, he feared the ideas of free men. In our Democracy, we have only ignorance to fear; ignorance of the eco- nomic, social and political forces which shape our destiny; an igno- rance which has bred unemployment, crime, religious intolerance, race riots, hatred between labor and management, isolationism, na- tive facisna and a host of other evils. '.11he people of our County and of our Community are not uninie]ligent but too often are uninform- ed. Millions of men will have died in vain and our children will die after thein unless more ni' us provide ourselves with the knowledge which will enable us intelligently to take our part in the post-war world even thought that part consists of but the casting of a ballot once a year. We must have the understanding Which comes from knowledge, otherwise this government of the people will perish be- fore the organized forces of reaction. There is no short cut to this understanding. It cannot be gained in bread lines, bloody riots or war; here we learn effect but not cause. It can be discerned only ;after diligent search with a mind open to reason, It has been stated that "In the last analysis, we see only what we are ready to see, w hat we have been taught to see. We eliminate and ignore everything that is not a part of our prejudices". This is unfortunately true of our reading habits. We seek that which confirms our prejudices and contemptuously reject anything which 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON would disturb our established concepts. When, however, the conse- quences of our prejudices and ignorance are disastrous enough, waken they touch us personally with poverty or war, then we are ready to eliminate the prejudices which have resulted in our suffering and to seek truth. Books and magazines are the most important source's of know- ledge and through thinking and reading we gain the dispassionate facts which will give us truth. The average citizen cannot afford to buy the many books that he should know. Even the Library with its limited budget can provide but a portion of the many important titles. But it does offer such books as ONE WORLD, MAKE THIS THE LAST WAR, NEW WORLD) A'COMIN[i. UNDER COVER, APPEASEMENTS CHILD, the volumes published thus far of Stuart Chase's new series called WHEN THE WAR ENDS, and scores of equally important books. The Library makes available for circulation magazines such as the NATION, NEW REPUBLIC, FOREIGN Ali FAIRS, TIME, YALE REVIEW and tibe publica- tions of the FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION. Novels like FOR WHOM THE HELL TOLLS, NATIVE SON, MOON IS DOWN and GRAPES OF WRATH, all contribute to our understanding. The Library maintains a special display of books on world events and another on post-war planning. We like to feel that we are doing our part in helping to build a "brave new world" by providing the peo- ple with the types of books that IIitler burned. We are heartened by the fact that History ranked first in the circulation of non-fiction books in 1943. Very truly yours, RALPH A. NASON, Librarian REPORT 02' LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 147 APPENDIX A American Library Association Form For Uniform Statistics Town: Lexington County: Middlesex State: Massachusetts Nacos of Library: Cary Memorial Library Date of founding: 1868 Name of Librarian Ralph A. Nason Government unit of support and service Town 13,187 Assessed valuation of governmental unit served 22,303,134.00 Terme of use Free for lending and reference Total number of agencies 5 Consisting of: Central Library 1 Branch in Library building 1 Stations in schools 3 Population served (1940 United States census figures) CIRCULATION AND TJSE Number of volumes of adult non-fiction lent for home use 23,190 Number of volumes of adult fiction lent for home use 57,103 Number of books for children lent for home use 24,280 Total number of volumes lent for home use 104 673 Period of loan for majority of adult book stock 14 e{ays Number of inter -library loans Volumes lent 1 Volumes borrowed 35 REGISTRATION Total number of registered borrowers Borrowers registered during year BOOK STOCK 145 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1043 To the Honorable Board of ,5eleottraeia, Lea•inyton, JIansuchimetts Gentlemen: The Trustees ,igai►I are privileged to report another successful year fur the Cary tienlot'i:ai Library, as is clearly indicated in tlic more detailed repuurts of the Librarian and the Treasurer. ,Several chaattges have occurred within the Stan and Book Com- mittees during the year, Mrs. Marjori'. P. Wilson resigned as Junior Assistant and was succeeded by Miss Evelyn Buck. Miss Niall 1lelan- Aon was granted a leave of absence to join the \i'. A. C. Her tem- porary sueeeto or for the duration is _hiss Beatrice Shannon. Three new nielubers have Leen added to the Book t'iomniittee. They are Mrs. James Stewart Smith, Mrs. Edwin M. Slocoinbe, and Mrs. Ilarold F. Wheeler. It is with deep regret that the Trustees note the death of two 7,227 devoted workers of the Library. Mr. Hollis Webster served for many 796 years as a member of the Book Committee. Miss Nellie Holbrook was for a umber of ,years the Branch Librarian at East Lexington. Tite Trustees, while maintaining an active interest in the immedi- ate problems of 1 ha' Library, are envisioning the Libras• as it may be in- the future. Plans and a model have been designed for the renovation said (';tial gr'Irlollt of the Main Building, which includes a children's rootll, air e:�hii�itioii hall, larger reading and reference rooms, and a stage opening into a courtyard. The Trustees earnestly hope that work on the first steps of these plans may begin as a post- war project, that the Library may more adequately fulfill the needs b .of the town of Lexington. Number of volumes at beginning of the year 42,279 Number of volumes added during year 2,080 Total 44,359 Number of volumes withdrawn from record during year 1,894 Total number of volumes at end of year 42,463 Number of newspapers received excludtxtg duplicates Number of periodicals received excluding duplicates 73 Respectfully submitted, DOUGT.A8 PERCY BIiAYTON, Chairin w For the Board of Trustees, Cary Memorial Library REPORT OF TREASURER OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 149 REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1943 Fines—Main Library Gift for Books Interest on General Fund Surplus Account Sale of Books and Papers Investmem Committee: Interest on Bonds Interest on Savings Deposits Dividends--Coopera4ive Bank ;3,279.36- 91L04 3,279.36-911,04 50.00 20.00 23.80 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES Books Balance on Hand December 31, 1943 ($1$.16 cash in transit, balance In Lexington Trust Company checking account) $158.09 426.19 $584.28 RE►'. HAROLD T. HANDLEY, Treasurer I have checked this report of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library and find same correct with proper supporting vouchers. The Treasurer's cash is kept on deposit in the commercial department of the Lexington Trust Company, with the exception of the amount of 660.56 /2,000.00, which is deposited in the Lexington Savings Bank. The 50.91 cash balance on December 31, 1943 has been reconciled with the bank 30.00 statement. $5,025.61 EXPEINDITL'RES Books $1,200.11 Treasurer's Band 5.00 Rental Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Salary of Treasurer 50.00 Scholarship ---Simmons Library School 120.00 Premium on Bond Purchased 30.00 Accrued Interest and Commission on Bond 13.48 Balance on Hand December 31, 7.943 ($2,000.00 in Account #22694 I,exinptan Savings Bank, $120,36 cash in transit, balance In Lexington Trust Company checking account) 3,602.02 $5.025.61 EAST LEXINGTON ACCOUNT INCOME Balance on Hand January 1, 1943 $339.53 Fines 171.98 Investment Committee: Interest on Savings Accounts 72.77 $684.28 RAYMOND L. WHITE, Toum Accountant REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 151 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY In account with Rev- Harold T. Handley, Treasurer GENERAL FUND Capitan Account 1,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. tat and re- funding Mortgage Ser. H 3%%. 1961 1,000.60 Consumers Power Co. 1st mortgage 3%%, 1970 1,000.00 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. General 3%%, 1970 1,000.00 American Telephone & Telegraph Co 3%%, 1961. 1,000.00 Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. 1st mortgage 3%%. 1961 1,000.00 Brooklyn Edison Co., Consolidated mortgage 314%, 1966 1,000.00 Indianapolis Power & Light Co. 1st mortgage 3M%. 1970 1,500.00 Boston & Maine Railroad Co. Income mortgage Ser. A 1,500.00 Boston & Maine Railroad Co. 4,4%, 1970 lot mortgage Ser. R. R. 4%, 1960 1,000.00 Southern California Edison Co. 115t aid refunding mortgage 3%, 1965 724.78 Lexington Trust Co.. Savings Account #6023, 1% Income Total $37.50 36.00 37.50 32.50 37.50 32.50 32.50 67.50 60.00 30.00 7.20 BEALS LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,100.00 LaC]ede Gas Light Co. 1st and refund- ing mortgage 5%%, 1953 60.50 LIBRARY BOOK PURCHASE FUND (General) 1.000.00 Western New York IIt]Iitlee Co., Inc 1st mortgage 5%, 1946 50.00 6409.70 60.50 50.00 152 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEROY 5. BROWN LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,000.00 11. 5, Defense Savings Bond, Ser. G, 2%%, 1953 1,000.00 Boston Ddison Co., last mortgage 2%%, 1970 25.00 27.50 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND (General) 1,000.00 Lexington Cooperative Bank 5 paid-up shares 3% •1,000.00 Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana R. R. Co. let mortgage, 4%%, 1934 440.00 Lexington Trust Co. Savings Account #4305 500.00 Lexington Savings Bank Savings Ac- count #23842, 2% 30.00 4.40 10.00 MARCIA CARY LIBRARY FUND (General) 354.31 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #8940, 2% 7.11 GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,025.00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #17037, 2% 20.60 JANE PHINNEY LIBRARY FUND (General) 124.19 Lexington Trust Company, Savings Book #3799, 1% LAURA M. BRIGHAM LIBRARY FUND 1,000,00 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co., refund- ing mortgage, extended 4%, 1951 ., 1,000.00 Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 1st mort- gage 2%%, 1981 1,000.00 Philadelphia Electric Co., 1st mortgage and refunding 2%%. 1971 42.50 Lexington Trust Co., Savings Boo' #6007, 1% 1.20 (General) 40.00 27.50 27.50 0.40 NELSON W. JENNY LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 2,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #21321, 2% 52.50 44.40 7.11 20.60 1.20 35.40 40.04 40.00 REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE I53 PAULINA BURBANK PIERCE LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 1,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #16742, 2% 20.00 20,011 CLARA ROBBINS LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 100.00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #1476, 2% 2.01 2.Ot WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 1,077.18 Lexington Trust Company, Savings Book #3S44, 1% 10.76 10.76 $27,487.96 x In default $814.16 RANDAI.I. B. HOur;I1ToN REV. HAROLD T. HANDLEY DOUGLAS MERCY BRAYTON Investment Committee ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON FOR THE YEAR 1943 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Lexington: In accordance with the law, the School Committee herewith, sub- mits its report for the year 1943. As stated to you a year ago (and it continues to be true) the School Organization, in order to sleet all of the obligations imposed by war -created demands, has had to operate not only as a tiexible educational institution, but its teachers and pupils, outside of school as well as inside, have had countless calls UP help along various com- munity needs, and have generously responded with their assistance. (Read the appended] report of our School Superintendent.) The increased cost al living has made it impossible for many of our teachers to tweet their expenses without earning some addition- al iuconte elsewhere, This is especially true of the married men, and nearly all of them have been obliged to put in long hours earning outside money. if continued for very long this is a pro.edure which will become hitrnafni to our schools, and it is regrettable tbat•it has happened. As ibis report is being written, it appeals as though the town employees, including teachers, will receive additional compen- sation for 044 hi the form ui a bonus, and that will somewhat re- lieve the situation. However, an upward revision of salaries on a permanent basis will have to be arranged in the very near i'utuie. For many years the per -pupil cost of the Lexington schools has been lower than away- town in the general locality properly comparable to Lexington, From a taxpayer's point of view there is a measure of sat- isfaction in that comparison, but for the bees€ interests of the schools it is obvious that Lexington must be willing to pay just as. much as our neighboring towner are willing to pay for the best teachers. JI is an excellent investment, and Lexington cannot afford to ilo otherwise. Under present conditions it is impossible to carry- out plans for any major improvements to our properties, but as soon as materials REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT - 157 and labor are available an automatic sprinkler system should be in- stalled hi the Munroe School. The canvas curtains i❑ the High School Gymnasium should be replaced with adjustable soundproof curtains, the heating and ventilating system of Hancock School should be modernized, and the unimproved portion of our Parker School lot should be developed for playground use. Respectfully submitted, RANDAL,L B. HoU IHTON, Chairman ANNIE F. PUTNEY TRACY W. AMES School Committee 158 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS School Maintenance General Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office As- sistance and Expenses Expenses of instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Sub- stitutes, Junior and Senior High School Clerks and Other Expenses of Instruction Textbooks Supplies Operation of School Plant: Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Opera- tion Maintenance of School Plant: Repairs Libraries Health Transportation Miscellaneous: Graduations, Athletics, Express, Eta. Outlay — New Illouilnnent Tuition — Atypical Children Total Expenditures Appropriation $229,798.66 Unexpended Balance Receipts Tuition: Town of Bedford Other Tuition and Transportation City of Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts: General School Fund Part I State Wards $7,631.44 149,047.09 3,545.57 6,259.12 33,046.65 6,136.65 481.47 2,920.61 7,402.95 1,360.64 825.37 209.40 $218,867.09 10,931,57 $229,798.66 $229,79S.66 $8,835.20 511.00 252.91 17,081.85 2,641.2S REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Rent Miscellaneous Total Receipts NET EXPENDITURES FOR 1943 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Expended: Tuition Unexpended Balance Appropriated Reimbursement - Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR 1943 AMERICANIZATION Expended: Instruction Supplies Tc4a1 Expenditures Unexpended Balance Appropriated Reimbursement — Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR 1943 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION CHAIRMAN RANDALL S. HOUGHTON, 16 Oakland Street (Term Expires March, 1944) TREASURER ANNIE F. PUTNEY, 31 Locust Avenue (Term Expires March, 1945) SECRETARY TRACY W. AMES, 2 Highland Avenue (Term Expires March, 1946) SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS THOMAS S. GRINDLE. 29 Bloomfield Street Office: High School Building 159 95.50 482.54 $29,910.28 ;188,956.81 ;922.92 706.08 ;1,629.00 511.95 $410.97 $199.00 3.30 ;202.30 .70 ;203.00 83.20 ;119.80 TeL Lex. 0388 Tel. Lex. 1593 Tei. Lex. 0230 Pel. Lex. 0166-W TeL Lex. 0217 Regular meetings of the ScbooI Committee are held on the first and third Monday of each. month exeept during July and August. 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNOUNCEMENTS School Entrance: Any child who is 5 yearn 8 mouths of age on or before the open- ing date of school may he admitted to the first grade. Children of school age should not be presented fol• admission to the first grade after October 1, unless they have had previous training. Birth and vaccination certificates must be presented before a child is entered as a regular pupil. Employment Certificates: Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys and girls between the age: of sixteen and twenty-one are issued at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools in the sigh School Building. All persons must make personal application and present a birth certificate. Vocational Education: Lexington boys and girls may attend state -aided vocational schools in other communities since Lexington has no school of this type. The state law permits any person to obtain a vocational educa- tion provided he meets required age and educational requirements. The town is required to pay the tuition of these pupils although the State reimburses the town for one-half of the tuition. SCHOOL TELEPHONES Adams Lex. 0673 Franklin Lex. 0128 Hancock Lex. 0461 Munroe Lex. 0547 Parker Lex. 066E Junior High Lex. 0288 Senior High Lex. 0342 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1944 School opens Monday, January a School closes, Friday, February 18 School opens, Monday, February 28 School closes, Friday, April 14 ■ These REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 161 School opens, Monday, April 24 School dioses, Wednesday, June 21 •School opens, Wednesday, September 6 •School closes, Wednesday, December 22 HOLI DAYS Good Friday — Friday, April 7 Memorial Day -- Tuesday, May 30 Columbus Day — Thursday, October 12 *Thanksgiving — November 30 and December 1 dates are tentative and subject to change. ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OCTOBER, 1943 Bora Girls Total Senior High Sctbool 227 309 536 Junior High School 289 293 582 Adams School 180 140 320 Franklin School 112 116 228 Hancock School 111 102 213 Munroe School 116 85 201 Parker School 113 114 227 1,148 1,159 2,307 WAR STAMPS AND BONDS SOLD IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1943 Cash toward Ronde Total Adams $4,431.45 2520.15 $4,951.60 Franklin 2,698.25 211.10 2,909.35 Hancock 3,504.15 631.70 4,136.85 Munroe 3,230.05 2,095.10 5,326.15 Parker 2,421.65 265.75 2,687.40 Junior High 5,298,45 12,413.55 17,712.00 Senior High 2,826.90 6,468.60 9,295.50 Total $24,410.90 222,605.95 247,016.85 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal wi]] be 3 blows 3 times of the whistle. At 7:30 A.M., At 8:00 A.M., At 11 :30 A.M., indicates No indicates No tary Schools. indicates No School for afternoon session of Elemen- tary Schools. fire alarm School—Ali Schools. School for morning session of Elemen- 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON IMPORTANT—Elementary Schools will begin at 1:00 P. M., on days when there is no morning session un- less the No School Signal is sounded. The No School Announcement will be broadcast over Stations WNAC and WEEI for morning and afternoon closing. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure in- formation from the radio stations, or from the local "No School Signal." Those not able to secure information from these sources may call Junior High School (Tel., Lex. 0288) or the Senior High School (Tel., Lex. 0342) between 7:30 A.M. and T:45 A.M., and the elementary schools at 8:05 A.M., and at 11:30 A.M. Children who are absent at the opening of the school should come later during the school session, if weather conditions warrant it. GENERAL POLICY It will be the policy of the School Department to close school only in case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold reg- ular sessions. The widely varying conditions in the several parts of Lexington make it difficult to reach decisions equally fair to all. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Name Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood Helen I. McIntyre Amy Campbell Ruth A. Dainty Grata L. Dyas Mary M. Flannelly Anne L. Forsyth Herbert M. Goddard Bertha V. Hayward Alice Jernazian Margaret J. Leake Thelma F. Mather Mabel A. Miller Lillian M. Spidle Ruth A. Walcott Marie L. Stone Merrill F. Norlin Gladys M. Anderson Annette P. Breen Caroline T. Feindel Eunic' C. Harrison Harriet J. Hodgkins Betty King Irene C. Mrose M. Eleanor Murphy Carolyn Nash Ann Nelson Marie C. Neudorr Annie M. Nickerson Ann Smarsb Earle 13. Sukeforth A. Elisabeth Swanton Beatrice V. Trulson Blanche L. Whelpley Solvay Valentine SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Subject Taught Principal Science, Aset, Prin. Social Studies, Dean Business Training English Science Business Training Eng!ih Science, Math. Social Studies English French, English Mathematics Social Studies Business Training French, English Clerk Where Educated Bowdoin College University of N. H. Boston University Burdett College Boston University Radcliffe College Boston T. C. Smith College Middlebury College University of Maine Russell Sage College Farnham College Radcliffe College Mt. Holyoke College Salem T. C. Wellesley College Lexington High School• JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Principal Social Studies Social Studies, Eng. English, Science Math., Science English English, Math. Science, Math. Science, Health English, History Art, Social Studies Soience, Health, Eng. Social Studies Science, Math., Health Math., Science Latin, General Lang. Social Studies, Eng. Math., Bus. Training Clerk 16a Yrs. In Lex. Wesleyan University Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Gloucester Training Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Mass. School of Art Fitchburg State Teachers Salem T. C. 13ridgewarier T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Colby College Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C Bryant & Stratton 16 18 17 15 4 13 1 22 1 25 14 9 13 23 17 19 3 1 1 23 14 1 16 1 6 6 28 1 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON JUNIOR -SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Name Edward E . Abell Lancelot B. Cooper A. Irving Dodge Marian E. Knipp Doris B. Leavitt Dorcas S. Nason Robert A. Proctor Margaret Sandberger Ruth E. Morrison Wilma A- Quinn Margaret L. Small June Jellison Irene E. Senger Irene B. Barkin Genevieve Kirslis Helen Trainor Edith C. Alcorn Marjorie N. Shaw Helen F. Crowley Catherine Graham Elsie P. Ohapman Margaret A. Keefe Bertha V. Cox Dorothy B. Marshal] Eleanor E. Smith Natalie G. Taylor Helen F. Blinkhorn Priscilla E. Tarbox Constance 13. Loud Jane E. Austin Jennie F. Blodgett Alice T. Farrand Marion E. White Margaret 13. Noyes Ina M. Mosher Edythe 3. Shore Subject Taught Physical Education Social Studies, Biology Manual Arta Household Arts Physical Education Librarian Manual Arts Music, Orchestra. ADAMS SCHOOL Principal Grad4 I I II II III III &]V IV v V VI VI Jr. High Opp. Class Yrs. In Where Educated Lex. Springfield College 14 Springfield College 1 Mass. State College 18 State Teachers C•ol4ege Bouve-Boston P. E. 6 Bridgewater T. C. -- Fitchburg T. C. 15 American Insti•ttrte 7 Plymouth Normal Bridgewater T. C. Farmington Normal Boston University Salem Teachers College Boston University Bridgewater T. C. Lowell T. C. Lowell T. C. Gorham T. C. North Adis T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Aroostook State FRANKLIN SCHOOL Prin. Franklin & Keene Hancock Grade 1 II III III & IV IV V VI 21 2 5 2 2 9 Normal 15 Salem T .0. Lowell T. C. Fitchburg T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Lowell T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Salem T. C. HANCOCK SCI -FOOL Grade I 11 III IV V VI Bldg. Asst. Franklin & Hancock Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Worcester T. C. Keene Normal Bridgewater T, C Bridgewater T. C. State Teachers College 18 2 6 7 2 49 12 13 26 2 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Name Althea E. Ames Barbara S. PoIsey Mary S. Mead Kathleen J. McSweeney Mildred Wheeler Dorothy E. Porter Mary M. tilnneen Hilda 1.. Maatfeid Ruth E. Small Winnifred F. Taylor Marion M. Marston Jean B. Coleman Katherine L. Mara Martha L. Lane Katherine J. 'Gargan Elizabeth French Elizabeth Howe Helen F. Spooner Elinor M. Welch MUNROE SCHOOL Subject Taught Prin. & Grade VI Grade 1 II III IV V Primary Opp. Class PARKER SCHOOL Prin. & Grade VI Grade I II III III & IV IV V 131dg. Asst. Munroe & Parker 165 Yrs. In Where Educated Lex. Farmington Normal 9 Bridgewater T. C. 2 Lesley Normal 1 Lesley Normal 6 North Adams T. C. 1 Lowell T. C. 6 Ernmanuel College 8 Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Bridgewater T. C. Machias Normal Boston University Boston University G-Iouces'ter Tra1ndng Framingham T. C. SPECIAL TEACHERS Household Arta Remedial Reading Music Art Simmons Ca4lege Wheelock Framingham T. C. New School of Design SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Dr. Harold J. Crumb, 30 Grant Street and 1632 Mass, Avenue, Lexington Dr. Doris Kendrick, Kingston, Mass, Dr. Howard W. Newell, 12 Clarke Street, Lexington SCHOOL NURSE Elsie G. Weitch, 93 Whitney Road, Medford AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys M. Anderson, 1404 Massacbuse•tts Avenue, Lexington a 13 23 1 17 14 Tel. Lex. 1088 Tel. Lex. 0898 TEACHERS ON LEAVE OP ABSENCE H. John Adzigian Senior -Junior High Philip M. Caughey Junior High William Herbert Cuzner Junior High Mary Agnes Hallaren Adams Arnold Watson Lunt Junior High Kenneth Moyle Senior High Chester A. Neilsen Senior High George V. Perry Senior High William D. Purcell Junior High school School School School School School School School School 166 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Roland N. Hayes William J. Kenealy Arthur R. Linfield Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. John M. Lynch ADAMS SCHOOL 823 Maas Avenue, Lexington 53 Vine Street, Lexington 58 Oak Street, Lexington 29 Shirley Street, Lexington 27 Cottage Street, Lexington FRANKLIN SCHOOL, Clarence Edward Mac1ahee 14 Baker Avenue, Lexington HANCOCK SCHOOL Thomas F. Cavanaugh Arthur N. Lee MUNROE SCHOOL PARKER SCHOOL 149 Grant Street, Lexington 59 Ward Street, Lexington REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 167 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the Lexington School Committee: For the sake of brevity this report will be restricted for the most part to brief statements of facts and outlines. For convenience, it is divided into two sections: 1. The general effects of the war upon the schools. II. General information regarding the regular school program. The problem of maintaining teaching and operating staffs of high quality is becoming more and more difficult. The necessary readjustments of the school curriculum and the business conduct of the schools are all matters whish consume an unusual amount of thought and effort. During the war the schools must hold to the fundamentals which have existed for centuries. It is still their main job to see that the fundamental processes are mastered by those that have the ability. Now, more than ever, it is necessary for school administrators and teachers to keep their perspective and to see that the community maintains theirs with regard to its schools. Certainly we are in favor of meeting legitimate wartime needs, but there is a grave danger in losing sight of the primary aim of public school education. I. General effects of war upon the schools. 1. Curriculum In the report of 1942 we discussed the new courses which had been introduced at the request of Army authorities. Dur- ing the past year we have attempted to improve these courses and to expand as the need has arisen. Following is the ]iat of courses which have been espe- cially emphasized: 168 TOWN OF LEXINGGTON Pre -Flight Aviation; Code; Radio; Emergency Math; Auto Mechanics; Machines and Electricity; Solid Geometry and Trigonometry (Intensive Course) ; History (A study of the Far Easts and Latin America) ; Physical Education; fundamentals of Arithmetic are reviewed in all regular courses in Mathematics, also special problems are covered as requested by the United States Gov- ernment. 2. Turnover in School Personnel During the past year, the changes in the teaching staff, janitors, and clerical workers have totaled between one-fourthto one-third of the entire force. The selection and assimilation of such a high percentage of turnover consume an enormous amount of time and energy. inevitably there is a loss of efficiency under such condi- tions. 3. Financial Problem of Personnel The present maximum salary for teachers has been in operation for fifteen years. During this period, many communities have established new salary schedules more favorable to their school employees. This year school employees who were in our service December 1942 received a temporary addition of 71 % of their salaries ---the amount not to be in excess of 1150. Undoubtedly this bonus has helped in meeting the increased cost of living, but it has not been adequate. While neither teachers nor others with fixed salaries can escape entirely the financial sacrifices of war, it is reasonable to expect that Lexington salaries should compare favorably with those of other towns of like character. Because of the scarcity of good teachers, a condition brought about both by the attractiveness of other fields of work and the decrease in number of students in our teachers' colleges, a low salary schedule is a great handicap in secur- ing desirable teachers. State legislation which was enacted during the past year raising the yearly minirnuni salary 1330 has also affected the salaries of teachers, While such cOmrnunities as Lexington have few employees directly affected by this law, it has indirectly had the effect of rais- ing all salaries and has materially increased the amount necessary REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ISO to pay new teachers who have the personal qualifications and train- ing we expect_ In several instances it bas been necessary to pay as large or even larger salaries for new teachers than was previously paid in the same position. 4. Transportation The cost of transportation has materially increased due to the shortage of busses and suitable drivers. The situation was particularly acute last spring due to the general curtailment of bus service. It is the opinion of the School Department that the problem of transportation of pupils should receive careful study and considera- tion whenever peace conditions make possible other means of travel. 5. Change in School Hours For a short period during the past winter the opening time for the two high schools was delayed one-half hour; and that of the elementary schools, fifteen minutes. After Thanksgiving re- cess, continuing through the winter months, the later school hours will be in operation. Under the old time schedules many pupils must leave home very early and in many cases before daylight. Un- doubtedly the change of hours is a hardship for pupils who work after school, but, on the whole, it is a desirable change. The following schedule gives the opening and closing time in all schools: REGULAR SCHEDULE WINTER SCHEDULE Junior and Senior High School Junior and Senior High School Open 8:10 A.M.—Diose 1:50 P.M. Open 8:40 A.M.--•Close 2:15 P.M. Elementary Schools Elementary Schools Open 8:45 A.M.—Close 3:00 P.M. Open 9:00 A.M.--Close 3:16 P.M. Due to transportation conditions the Franklin School opens at 9:00 A.M. and closes at 3:00 P.M. during the entire year. 6. Use of Teachers and Pupils for Carrying on Emergency Activities. IYO TOWN OF LEXINGTON The entire teaching staff was used in the issuance of War Ration Book II during February, and for issuing War Ration Book IV in. October. A very sueessful drive for collecting waste paper was carried on by the Junior High School during the past fall. The sale of United States War Stamps and Bonds has received conscientious attention during the year. In many other ways teachers and pupils have assisted in carry- ing on different war -time projects. 7. Demands for Pupil Employment. Many demands have been made upon the schools to se- cure pupils for work both during and after school hours. These re- quests were mainly for farm help, clerical assistance, and help in homes. A large percentage of high school pupils have assisted in one type of work during the year. Undoubtedly, such demands will increase during the coming months. 8. Release of Typewriters. During the year one-eighth of the typewriters in our Commercial Department were taken over by the United States Government. This curtailment has made it necessary to limit the number of pupils electing typing. II. General information. 1. Curriculum Changes To maintain a high level in education, there is need of a continually revised and improved program of studies. Correlating the work of one year with that which follows or precedes is also essential, All programs of study are subject to frequent revision by our teachers. Chief emphasis during the year has been upon the following: A. The revised course in health, including outlines for grades I through TV, and modern textbooks for REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 171 grades V and VI, has been completed and now is in use in all the elementary grades. B. A new course with modern textbooks in spelling through the first four grades was introduced in September. These new books will be in use in the upper grades during the coming year. C. Many sets of new modern textbooks have been pur- chased for the Junior High School and Senior High School. D. Due to the interest in studying the war from a global point of view, the use of globes and maps has increased. Locational geography and the study of the new air -age map are receiving special em- phasis. Our schools have been provided with mater- ial to carry on this work. E. Remedial Reading. The problem of learning to read and the methods of teaebing it have often been discussed in our annual reports. For as long as teachers can remember, the most serious problem of the primary grades has been the large number of children who are unable to make satisfactory prog- ress in reading. Two practices in use in the best school systems have been beneficial. 1. Use of more flexible methods of grading pu- pils whereby they are allowed to advance accord- ing to their individual development and growth. 2. Recognizing that many children need a pro- longed period for adjustment to the school situa- tion which is spoken of as the Reading Readiness periods. Readiness to begin reading depends upon many factors such as ability to remember and use ideas, do abstract thinking, solve single problems, dis- tinguish word forms and sounds. Good health, 172 TOWN OF LEXINGTON vision, hearing, social and emotional stability are also necessary. A minimum mental age of at least six years is considered necessary by most author- ities at which to begin systematic teaching of read- ing. Experiments have shown that children who are allowed to acquire adequate preliminary exper- ience, as named above, make more satisfactory prog- ress in reading than those who began "formal" reading at an earlier mental age. As children advance through the middle and up- per grades results show that they differ widely in such matters as chronological age, mental age, home influence, reading abilities and interest. As a result it is often found that in a single grade group, a range as wide as three or more grades in reading ability is found. It is evident that those children falling in the lowest group need guidance and spe- cial assistance to meet their varied difficulties. We have tried in the past to meet those needs in so far as our regular teachers were able. To as- sist in this work a director in remedial reading es- pecially trained in this field was engaged. 2. Trends Toward iietter Recognition of Financial Support for Teachers. Many communities have recognized the need of contin- ued professional study of teachers by providing financial assistance for such work. In line with this idea a provision, to be effective September 1944, makes it possible for Lexington teachers to secure two permanent additional increments of $50.00 each for professional improvement, Likewise, a beginning has been made in establishing a maximum salary for elementary women teachers on a more even basis with others. 3. Future Needs and Future Planning. To make the most profitable use of labor and materials when they are released from war demands lhas caused most corn- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 173 munities to make a study of their future requirements. Among the most urgent needs for the Lexington Schools are: Immediate Requirements. 1.Sprinkler system for the Munroe School. 2. More adequate playground facilities for the Junior and Senior High School. 3. Installation of modern heating and ventilating sys- tem for the Hancock School. 4. Development of ]and adjoining Parker School for playground use. 5. Replacement of present canvas curtain partitions in the High School Lynasium for a modern adjust- able soundproof curtain. Needs in Accordance with Town Growth. 1. The selection and purchase of land for site for a future high school when growth of town requires it. 2. Selection and purchase of land in the western sec- tion of the town for an elementary school building to meet the future needs of the town. 3. Finishing class rooms at the Adams School when additional rooms are needed. Progress Through Mutual Understanding It is increasingly essential for the public to have a sympathetic and intelligent understanding of school problems. Too often mis- understandings and lack of harmony arise because of lack of cooper- ation and understanding between the public and the schools. The school is trying to keep parents informed of its aims and purposes. Parents are urged to visit schools. To that end Education Week was suitably observed during November and frequently there are special exercises to which parents are invited. Many of the elementary 174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON grades have reported a 75% or higher record of visiting parents. Newly revised report cards aim to give the home more accurate in- formation of the child's progress and numerous other methods such as personal calls or notes are employed to this end. Conclusion The note on which I would like to close this report is one of rec- ognition for the efficiency and loyalty of our entire staff during the past year. The continued support and cooperation of your commit- tee also have contributed greatly to the performance of our mutual task. December 31, 1943. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS S. GRINDLE) Superintendent of Schools. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE 1943 No. of Physical Examinations: Dr, Newell 1119 Dr. Kendrick 592 Dr. Crumb 46 No. with some degree of defect No. with poor nutrition No. with defective skin No. with enlarged (tonsils No. with enlarged glands No. with heart murmurs No. 'having 'tonsils removed No. attending diphtheria immunization clinfe No. attending eye clinic No, attending lip-reading classes REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER 1943 Number of home visits Number of truants Number of court cases Totals 1757 524 51 19 133 246 41 85 107 17 3 376 86 175 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Priscilla Ann Adams Theresa Marie Ahearn Audrey Louisa Albert Bernice Mildred Albertine Gloria Ann Ambrocey Charles Newman Arthur George G. Bailey Evelyn J. Ballou Emma Loretta Barbosa Margaret Grace Barry Shirley Ruth Barry Selma R. Borenetein Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Jerauldene S. Buck George Bullock Edward Bunzel Alice Priscilla Burgess Marilyn Jane Burgoyne *Leon A. Burke, Jr. ■Herbert William Burley Angelina Busa Daniel Peter Buse Winifred M. Caldwell Marjorie L. Carr James Josephus Carroll, Jr. Josephine M. Ca•taldo Eleanor P. Clifford Barbara A. Collins George Douglas Comley *Richard S. Cook Norman D Copeland Marl* Grace Copelott! Barbara A. Corrow *Francis Doscia J. Warren Cotty Gerald Coughlin Betty Currier William Richard Cutter Rita Ann 'bailey Kathleen Maureen Daley Frances Ann Delflno Cynthia Dodge CLASS OF 1943 Ruth E. Dodge Marvel Donaldson Doris Donnelly Doris M. Dooley Michael Derek Dorton Dorothy Douglas Kathleen Isabel Douglas Betty Durkin Florence Christine Empey George Pollard Fanning A. Mlizabeth Fardy Phyllis Marie Faulkner Constance Fuller *Harold Edmund Fuller Dominick Genetti, Jr. Jane Gramatorff Barbara Jeanne Greening Marjorie Greening Walter E. Hamblin Edward B. Hamlin Claire Lorraine Hanson Joan I. Hardacker Jean P. Harvey Janet Ruth Hastings Mildred M. Hawkins Marie Joan Healey Mary E. Hilton Charlotte Hopkins Helen F. Hopkins CIaire A. Houdlette *Alvah B. Howard, Jr. Janet Llewellyn Huey Rita Patricia Hurley Josephine Iovino Merton H. Jilison, Jar, Ellzabeih C. Johneon W. Earle Jones John Kergaard Barbara Ann Kearns Richard J. Keating Mona L. Kennedy *William E. Kenny REPORT OF Frances Beatrice Knox Marcia 11 Larsen Charles Lord Jean Phyllis Love Doris N. Lowe Rose MaeGillivray Harriet Maclnbosh Dorothy Anne McDonnell Claire McDonough Mary Cecilia McGrath Edward W. McGrory Mary AIice McIntosh Mary C. Mackino Raymond Elliot Malcolm *Robert J. Maxner Phyllis Grace Maynard *Russell Payson Mead *Cart Emery Meehan Ellen Mae Meharg Shirley Merryman Geraldine Bernadette Miller John Hall Mdllican, Jr. Edward James Mooney Robert H. Moore, Jr. Roger N. Morrill Gene Fern Noyes Shirley Elizabeth Noyes Charles Joseph O'Dowd Jean Oldford James Leo O'Leary Frank M. Oliveira Barbara Lee Olson Helen Pa ladina Mary Ann Palmeri Cynthia, Peirce Barbara M. Peterson Jean F, Pierce Jean Marjorie Porter Norma G. Price Carol Gross Putney 'Entered Armed Service THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Eleanor Jane Ridgeway Frank Barney Rivera Jean Rogers Mary Rose Madelyn Louise Rycroft Gloria Marie Sanders Anthony J. Sanaeverino *James A. Scipione Gregory E. Seymourlan Lorraine Marilyn Shackford Barbara Justine Shaffer Louisa Mary Sthukis Howard T. Small Doris Elsie Smith Stephen Wilbur Smith *Harry W. Sorenson, Jr. *Peter Sowkow Brendan St. George *Douglas R. Stone Helen M. Sullivan Paul W. Taylor Marjorie Graham Thaxter Barbara Anne Thompson Mildred Jeanette P. Tocio Ellen Louise Tracey Caudle Tremblay David Ross Trenholm Marion Mills Truesdell Jane Tutin Elaine M. Vadeboncoeur *Leo John Valliere Ruth Vaughn Alfred Learned Viano Kathleen Martha Wallace Marion Sarah Walsh Edmund A. Webb, Jr. Ruth Elizabeth Whalen Patricia B. Wiggins John Joseph Yoegandes 177 178 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRIZES —1843 George O. Smith Prizes 1. Z. Hallie C. Blake Prizes Robert P. CIapp Oral Essay Prize Robert P. Clapp Written Essay Prize George Ernest Briggs Essay Prize D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal Washington and Franklin Medal Lexington Minute Man Incorporated Essay Prize 1. E. Elsa W. Regestein Awards Honorable Mention: American Legion Athletic Medals Claire McDonough Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Helen Paladina George Bullock Frank B. Hedges Ruth S. Lyons Elaine M. Vadeboncoeur Helen Paladin Edward B. Hamlin Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Constance Fuller Helen Paiadina Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Michael Derek Dorton Constance Fuller Mary Rose Barbara Justine Shaffer Patricia B. Wiggins Barbara Justine Shaffer John Joseph Yoegandea CHARLES EDWARD FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS Senior High School Constance Fuller Claire McDonough Elaine M. Vadeboncoeur Junior High School Doris Dempsey Ruth Reynolds Jacqueline Murphy REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 179 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of ,selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Public Welfare respectfully submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1943. GENERAL RELIEF (Chapter 117 of the General Laws, Support by Cities and Towne) The year 1943 has shown a further decline in expenditures for (General Relief continuing the trend of the year.1942. It is felt that the approximate minimum in outlay has been reached and that any change in the future will be upward. The sum of $21.,610.72 was expended during 1943 in contrast to $47,820.27 during 1942, a decrease of V26,209.55. Both figures are exclusive of administration costs. 60 cases, representing 134 per - eons, received aid during 1943; 29 eases were family units totaling 103 persons and 31 cases were single persona. The case load was 41 at the beginning of the year and 26 at the end. These figures do not include eases and persons with Lexington settlements aided by other cities and towns. The actual disbursements under this chapter were as follows: Aid and Expenses $18,684.53 Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and •towns 2,926.19 Total $21,610.72 180 TOWN or LEXINGTON State REIMBURSEMENTS Cities and Towne Individuals Canceled Checks Net Cost to Town $5,650.45 905.55 477.06 74.00 $7,107.06 $14,503.66 SETTLEM ENCS Lexington Settlements 22 Families 77 Persons 23 Single 23 Persons Other Cities and Towne 1 Family 4 Persons 3 Singles 3 Persons State. (No Settlement) 4 Families 14 Persons 5 Singles 5 Persons Divided Settlements 2 Families 8 Persons 60 134 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN (Chapter 118 of the General Laws) 20 Case:: were aided in 1943. There were 14 cases as of January 1, 1943 and 7 cases were added during the•year. 10 cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 11 cases as of December 31, 1943. The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as follows: Md and Expenses $10,684.84 Administration (Federal Grants) 763.60 Tota REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid $2,784.32 763.50 6,908.61 174.60 Federal Grants, Administration State Individuals (canceled checks) $11,448.14 310,630.93 Net Oost to 'Down 3817.21 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE (Chapter 118A of the General Laws) During 1943 there were 191 citizens who received this class of assistance. As of January 1, 1943 there were 152 active eases. One REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 181 application was pending From 1942 and 47 applications were re- ceived during 1943 making a total of 48 cases which were acted upon as follows: 39 applications were approved, 6 were denied and 3 were pending as of December 31, 1943. During the year 48 cases were dosed, leaving 143 cases as of December 31, 1943. Three recipients exercised their right of appeal to the State Department of Public Welfare resulting in the local Bureau being upheld in all three rulings. 1112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as follows: December 31, 1943. Aid and Expenses $68,232.25 Lexington Settlements Aided by Other Gies and Towns 789.49 Adm4niatration (Federal Grants) 1,010.52 Gentlemen,: Total $70,038.26 I submit herewith the following report as Agent of the Board for the disbursement of Soldiers' Relief, Military Aid and State Aid for the year ending December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Leavington, Massachusetts REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid $30,318.78 Federal Grants, Administration 1,010.52 State 30,969.76 Other Cities and Towns 1,127.55 Individuals 800.00 Individuals (canceled checks) 464.82 Net Cost to Town $64,691.43 FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES The Food Stamp Plan terminated on March 1, 1943. The distribution or clothing terminated on June 30, 1943. Respectfully submitted. JOHN A. LYONS, ChairDian ERNEST CUPr ER HENRY A. LETOIr.E HAROLD F. LOMB ARD MATTHEW STEVENSON $5,340.88 SOLDIERS' RELIEF Seven (7) cases representing 20 persons received aid under Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The amount expended was $2832.65. There were no reimburse- ments during 1943. Five (5) cases representing 18 persons were closed during 1943, leaving a balance of 2 cases as of 1)eeet1ber 31, 1943. Two (2) cases received War Allowance during 1943 amounting to $185.00. This amount is reimbursed at a later date by the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts. MILITARY AID Two (2) persons received aid under this classification during 1943. The amount expended was 3260.00. Reimbursements from the State during 1943 amounted to (249.00. STATE AID Two (2) persons received aid under this classification during 1943. The amount expended was »192.00. Both persons were elig- ible for this grant as an addition to Government Pension. Reim- bursements from the State during 1943 amounted to $212.00. REPORT OF SOLTIIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT 183 SOLDIERS' BURIALS No applications were received during 191:3 for assistance under Sections 19 and 20 of Chapter 115. Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. COLLINS, . Agent PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES The Board of Public Welfare received very few requests for sup- plementary aid which are generally referred to the various private charitable organizations of the community. Valuable assistance was rendered by: American Red Cross. Lexington Chapter Mrs. Robert D. Mayo, Executive Secretary Consultant Service in individual family programs Transportation to Clinics by Motor Corps. Financial assistance in medical programs for families of men in the Armed Forces. Lexington Public Health Association Mrs. Evelyn A. Jewett, Director Nursing care, medical and dental problems, consultant services in child welfare problems. Trustees of The Public Trusts Grants from income for specific temporary need. May we express at this time our appreciation for the thoughtful interest and cooperation which has been shown both. by individuals and societies in their desire to assist the work of this department. Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. LYONS, Chairman ERNEST CuITER HENRY A. LErofix HAROLD F. LOMBARD MATTHEW STEVENSON 1S4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lexington, Massachusetts February 24, 1944 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachmetts Gentlemen.: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year 1943. The report is made in accordance with the re- quirements of the State system of accounting and is set forth in the following schedules: Balance Sheet, showing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1943. Receipts for year 1943 in detail. Expenditures for the year 1943 summarized. Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Revenue. Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others. Borrowing Capacity of the Town. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year. In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money, was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of bills remaining unpaid. There are a few unpaid bills remaining for the year 1943. Snell bills are as follows: Public Welfare Department Howard W. Newell, M. D. Scott Realty Company 15.00 Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND L. WHITE, Town Accourtant REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 185 In accordance with the provisions of Section 60, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or expendi- ture of money. In each case I have found the records correct. I have during the year 1943 verified the cash balances and reconciled the hank balances of the Town Treasurer. I have also verified the cash balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector. In accordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, 1 have during the year 1943 audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary Memo- rial Library and have examined the securities held by these Trustees. I have found the accounts correct and the securities in proper order. I have also verified the cash balance of the Trustees by reconciliation of bank balances. RA m1oN, L. WHITE, Town Accountant Middlesex, s. s. Then personally appeared the above named Raymond L. White, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are cor- rect and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Before me, JAMES J. C'ARa01.L, Notary Public My commission expires March 14,.1945 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1943 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS Cash Treasurer's Revenue $343,002.19 Treasurer's Non Revenue 38,012.10 Collector's Petty Cash 150.00 Cary Memorial Library 4,028.21 b386,192.50 Accounts Receivable Taxes --Polls Levy of 1939 280.00 Levy of 1940 536.00 Levy of 1941 594.00 Levy of 1942 460.00 Levy of 1943 890,00 Taxes --Persona/ Levy of 1939 Levy of 3.940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Levy of 1943 88.76 379.78 498.03 661.87 1,481.71 Taxes—Real Estate Levy of 1942 14,803.73 Levy of 19-43 71,824.11 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1939 Levy of 1940 Levy of 1941 Levy of 1942 Levy of 1943 30.21 375.10 693.90 949.63 969.06 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned 3,832.00 Added to Tax Bilis 1942 206.56 Added to Tax BiI1s 1943 430.34 2,760.00 3,110.14 86,627.84 3,017.90 4,458.90 Carried forward 486,167.28 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Brought forward Street Assessments Added to Tax Bills 1942 Added to Tax Bilis 1943 Sidewalk Assessments Added to Tax Bills 1943 105.59 633.45 Water Assessments Unapportioned 365.91 Added to Tax hills 1942 330.24 Added to Tax Bills 1943 530.14 Water Liens Added to Tax Bills 1942 Added to Tax Bills 1943 117.71 395.43 Committed Intereset Sewer Assessments 1942 77.16 Sewer Assessments 1943 124.97 Street Assessments 1942 14.44 Street Assessments 1943 80.16 Sidewalk Assessments 1943 .40 Water Assessments 1942 91.52 Water Assessments 1943 115.28 Water Liens 1942 .77 Tax Title Accounts Tax Titles 45,063.08 Tax Title Possessions 23,897.92 Departmental Accounts Health 4,053.70 Highway 232.23 Old Age Assistance 103.61 Public Welfare 1,353.44 Schools 159.00 Munroe Cemetery 125.00 Westview Cemetery 2,870.79 Sundry 768.58 Military Aid 70.00 State Aid 329.00 187 485,167.28 739.04 5.04 1,226.29 513.14 504.70 68,961.00 10,065.35 Carried forward 567,181.84 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward Sewe r House Connections 1938 44.13 House Connections 1940 65.77 House Connections 1941 242.29 House Connections 1942 15.22 House Connections 1943 11.23 Miscellaneous 1943 2.40 Water Rates 1939 38.46 Rates 1941 1.62 Rates 1942 190.00 Rates 1943 7,277.29 Guarantees 1935 and Prior 955.15 Guarantees 1936 197.92 Guarantees 1937 160.02 Guarantees 1938 120.19 Guarantees 1939 186.70 Guarantees 1940 419.05 Guarantees 1947 478.19 Guarantees 1942 279.57 House Connections 1941 16.78 House Connections 1943 19.52 Miscellaneous 1936 9.78 Miscellaneous 1939 1.00 Miscellaneous 1940 58.85 Miscellaneous 1941 32.85 Miscellaneous 1942 59.47 M4scellaneaus 1943 758.95 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund R'estview Under Estimates North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1943 158.41 Middlesex County Tax 1943 1,422.36 Metropolitan Water Tax 1943 5,039.54 Overdrawn Accounts Overlay 1939 567,181.84 381:04 12,236.39 37.00 6,620.31 151.97 9585,608.55 REPORT GF TOWN ACCOUNTANT LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Temporary Loans—Anticipation of Revenue Dated Juno 1. 1943—Due June 1, 1944 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts General Library Account 3,204,23 t.aura M, Brigham Account 155.23 Alice Butler Cary Account 84.62 Goodwin Musical Collection Account 138.74 Jane Phinney Account 19.20 Branch Library 426.19 Appropriation Accounts—Revenue Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 394.50 Drain Construction --Sundry Streets 471.57 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue Sewer Construction—North Lexington Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets Sewer Construction—Federal Aided Projects Street Construction—Pollen Road Water Construction,Sundry Streets Public Safety Committee—Expenses 189 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Liabilities and Reserves Account—CUontinued Brought forward 32,000.00 Overlay Reserve for Abatements Overlay for 1941 3,695.24 Overlay for 1942 6,939.55 Overlay for 1943 7,143.88 4,028.21 Revenue Reserves—Available When Collected Motor Vehicle Excise 3,017.90 Sewer Assessments 4,458.90 Street Assessments 739.94 Sidewalk Assessments 5.04 Water Assessments 1,226.29 Water Liens 513.14 Committed Interest 504.70 Tax Titles 68,961.00 866.07 Departmental 10,065.35 Sewer 381.04 Water 11,236.39 782.00 9,619.73 19,517.24 Surplus Accounts 348.15 -Sewer Assessment Fund 3,307.53 5,878.43 Water Assessment Fund 1,329.70 2,066.55 Water Department Available Surplus 50,232.14 38,012.10 Sale of Real Estate Fund 8,063.72 Cemetery Fund Income Accounts French 81.00 Colonial 4I.24 Munroe 188.92 Westview 98.18 Tailings (Checks issued and not cashed) Dog Licences Deposits Water House Conneotions Miscellaneous State Taxes—Assessments in Excess State Parks and Reservations Tax 1943 Carried forward 1.32 14.00 409.34 99.74 17.40 15.32 22.25 45,470.43 Westvlew Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 5,161.30 Road Machinery Fund 24,162.52 Excess and Deficiency—Surplus Account 329,053.75 DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS ASSETS Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 45,470.43 17,778.67 101,108.79 3421,260.66 $585,608.55 8,975.47 9,288.92 212.81 6,755.43 25,232.63 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT LIABILITIES Apportioned Sewer Assessments Due in 1944 1,764.50 Due in 1945 1,569.51 Due in 1946 1,166.81 Due iu 1947 1,056.05 Due in 1948 843.82 Due In 1949 799,42 Due in 1950 745.62 Due in 1951 736.34 Due in 1952 294.40 Apportioned Street Assessments Due in 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due 4n 1947 Due in 1948 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Due in 1944 Due in 1945 Due in 1946 Due in 1947 Due In 1948 Due in 1949 3,276.24 2,406.558 1,496.53 1,211.79 898.82 62.42 57.38 57.38 17.39 11.87 6.37 Apportioned Water Assessments Due In 1944 1,362.02 Due in 1945 1,064.39 Due in 1946 982.83 Due in 1947 889.94 Due in 1948 767.82 Duo 4n 1949 710.59 Due, in 1950 557.22 Due in 1951 482.59 Due in 1952 38.03 TOWN DEBT ASSETS Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Inside Debt Limit Outside Debt Limit 191 192 TOWN OF IAIOXINIPTON Liabilities and Reserves Account --Continued LIABILITIES General Loans Inside Debt Limit Town Office Building Loan 1928-1948 Outside Debt Limit: Storm Damage Loan 1939-1944 4,000.00 Lexington Defense Loan 1942-1947 12,000.00 8,975.47 Highway Loans Inside Debt Limit: Felten Road 1941-1946 School Loans Inside Debt Limit: 9,288.92 Construction and Remodeling Loan 1925-1945.-- 212.81 6,755.43 $25,232.63 71,8$9.00 261;111.00 Sewer Loans Inside Debt Limit: Loan 1927-1947 4,000.00 Loan 1938-1953 (No. Lexington W.P.A. Projects) 33,889.00 Loan 1941-1949 6,000.10 Outside Debt Limit: Loan 1915-1946 6,000.00 Loan 1938-1953 (No. Lexington W.P.A. Projects) 26,111.00 Loan 1939-1950 (Municipal Relief) 35,000.00 Loan 1939-1950 (Municipal' Relief) 23,000.00 Sewer and Drainage Loans Outside Debt Limit: Vine, Brook P. W. A. Project 1938-1953 Water Loans Outside Debt Limit: Standpipe Loan 1934-1944 3,000,00 Loans 1929-1944 2,000.00 Loans 1941-1949 30,000.00 10,000.00 06,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 43,889.00 90,111.00 120,000.00 35,000.00 8333,000.00 $333,000.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 193 1943 RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE 194 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON Receipts—Continued Brough; forward 745,281.72 Taxes ---Levy of 1943 Grants and Gifts Polls 15,360,40 From the Commonwealth Personal 40,362.39 Aid to Industrial Schools 511.95 Real Estate 484,699.71 High School Tuition and $530,302.10 Transportation 2,519.28 English Speaking Classes 83.20 Loss of Taxes—State Land 402.83 Taxes—Prior Years Polls 428.00 Personal 1,781.45 Real Estate 98,691.27 100,908.72 3,517.26 r'rom •the County Dog Licenses 1,899.26 From the Commionwealeh From the United States Government Income Tax , 75,161.85 Old Age Assistance — Adntfnistra- Corporation Tax 32,855.46 tion 1,010.62 Meal Tax 1,843.69 Old Age Assistance ---Aid 29,918.78 109,861.00 Dependent Children—Administra- tion 763.50 Licenses Dependent Children—Aid 2,784.32 34,477.12 Liquor 2,000.00 Bicycle 377.75 Other General Revenue Sunday 315.09 For Lose of Taxes Bowling 20.09 Milk Town of Arlington Land .................... 312.55 34,00 City of Cambridge Land 352.62 Pasturiaatblon 86.00 Junk 150.00 Tax Title Redemptions Victuallers 55.90 Motor Vehicle 60.00 Rea! Estate Tax 6,700.67 7,365.84 All Others 107.00 Permits Marriage 248.00 Building 304,00 PIumbing 121.50 Cesspool 4.00 Wire 36.00 Transfer of Garbage 28.00 Gas 26.50 3,178.75 788.00 Fines and Forfeits Court Fines 271.15 Carried forward 745,281.72 Total General Revenue $792,541.20 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Sewer Apportioned paid in advance 750.32 Unapportioned 390.79 Added to 1943 Tax Bilis 1,725.03 Added to prior Tax ]3i11s 278.39 3,144.53 Carried forward 3,144.53 792,541.20 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Receipts -Continued Brought forward Street Apportioned paid in advance 102.35 Added to 1943 Tax Bills 2,692,41 Added to prior Tax Bills ., 458.25 Sidewalk Added to 1943 Tax Bills Added to prior Tax Bills 86.54 22.91 Water Apportioned paid in advance 72.00 Added to 1943 Tax Bills 996.00 Added to prior Tax Bills 190.03 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Levy of 1943 22,830.41 Prior years 1,352.39 Signs -Overhanging Total Special Assessments & Privileges 195 3,144.53 792,541.20 3,253.01 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward 302.64 736.84 824,514.02 Receipts --Continued Pole Location Certificates 7.50 Miscellaneous Certificates 2.75 Sporting License Feee 108.00 Dog License Fees 214.65 Soule of Poll Books 3.60 Cary Memorial Building Rental 30.00 109.45 Settlement of Sprinkler Damage 357,70 Settlement of Coal Fire Loss 3,197.68 1,258.03 24,182.80 25.00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE-DEPARTMENTAI. General Government Treasurer Release Fees --Tax Titles Collector Certificate Fees $154.00 Tax Demand Costs 400,90 Recording Fees 47.50 Selectmen Miscellaneous items Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded 182.39 Mortgages Discharged 16.00 Business Certificates 104.25 Carried forward 302.64 $31,972.82 Board of Appeals -Hearings Execution Receipts Contributory Retirement System Clerical Service-Acctg. Dept. Total General Government ............ 639.04 3,585.38 30.00 90.00 264.57 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Revolver permits Telephone refunds Auto Damage Refund 52.50 1.25 80.00 Fire Department $113.50 Oil Burner permits .............................. 0.50 Settlement of Fire Loss 1,556.49 Miscellaneous 13.80 602.40 20,94 736.84 824,514.02 Inspection Sealer of Weights & Measures Other Protection Dog Officer Total Protection of Persons & Property Curried forward 113,75 1,570.79 73.87 110.00 5.345.83 1,868.41 831,728.26 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 197 !R ecel pts--Oontinued 193 TOWN or LEXINGTON Receipts— ontinued Brought forward 831,728.28 Brought forward 46,838.88 852,038.92 HEALTH AND SANITATION Soldiers' Benefits Health Department Contagious Diseases 6.00 Tuberculosis 2,131.19 Dental Clinic 143.05 Vaccine 2.10 State Aid 212.00 Military Aid ... 240.00 452.00 Total Public Welfare 47,290.88 2,281.34 Sewer Department SCHOOLS House Connections 256.51 Tuition of State Wards 122.00 Miscellaneous 2.00 258.51 Other Tuitions 9,485.91 Sale of Books and Supplies 62.46 Total Health and Sanitation 2,539.86 AU other items 505.58 HIGHWAYS General Street repairs and mise. 610.43 Gas Tax refund 135,59 Machinery rentals 15,024.79 Construction State Aid 1,000.00 County Aid 1,000.00 15,770.81 2,000.00 Total Highways 17,770.81 10,175.95 Total Schools 10,175.95 RECREATION Transportation 29.55 Telephone Refunds 9.85 Victory Garden Refunds 204.50 243.90 Total Recreation 243.90 UNCLASSIFIED School Luncheon Project—P. W. A227.44 PUBLIC WELFARE Ambulance Rentals 353.08 Temporary Aid Cost added to Tax Titles 194.55 Reimbursement—State 5,650.45 Land Court Fees—Tax Titles 170.00 Reimbursement—Other Cities and Sale of Real Estate 5,475.00 Towns 905.55 6,420.07 Reimbursement—Individuals 477.06 Total Unclassified 6,420.07 7,033.06 Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement—State 6,908.51 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Department Old Age Assistance Sale of Water Reimbursement—State 30,969.76 Rates 1943 72,772.48 Reimbursement—Other Cities and Rates—Prior years 6,084.76 Towns 1,127.55 Liens Added to Taxes 980.66 Reimbursements—Individuals 800.00 Liens Added to Tax Titles 75.84 32,897.31 79,913.74 Carried forward 46,838.88 852,038.92 Carried forward 79,913.74 916,169.72 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 199 Rece ipts—C ontinued Brought forward 79,913.74 916,169.72 Miscellaneous Guarantees Prior Years 70,00 House Connections 1943 412.48 House Connections Prior Years 48.70 Sundry Items 646.96 1,178.14 Total Public Service Enterprises $81,091.88 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipt.—Continued Brought forward 1,007,630.08 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 2,000.00 Total Municipal Indebtedness.... 2,000.00 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Spotting Licenses 854.26 Dog Licenses 2,279.60 CEMETERIES 3,133.85 Munroe Annual Care 226.75 Interments 199.00 Foundations 31.00 Miscellaneous 13.00 469.75 Trust and Investment Cemetery Perpetual Care Munroe 860.00 Westview 1,505.52 Westview Other Trust Sale of Lots 3,017.51 Tailings Interments 643.00 Foundations 187.60 Deposits House Rent 120.00 Sewer House Connections 1,635.00 3,968.11 Water House Connections 1,437.50 Total Cemeteries 4,437.86 INTEREST Cemeteries 24,91 Taxes 3,617.67 Tax Tit]es 718.74 Added to Tax Titles 297.91 Motor Vehicle Excise 52.55 Special Assessments Sewer Street Sidewalk Water Total Interest 407.93 513.83 13.90 283.18 4,711.78 1,218.84 Victory Max Federal Withholding Tax 2,355.52 4.46 3,072.50 7,139.69 14,282.77 Total Agency, Trust and Investments 29,988,79 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds Treasurer's Department --Expenses .... 10.00 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 12.00 Police Department ---Expenses .11 High way Dep a rtment — Road .Machin- ery Account 21.76 Public Welfare—Md and Expenses 64.00 Dependent Children -- Aid and Ex- penses 174.60 Old Age Aessistance — Aid and Ex - 5,930.62 penes 464.82 Carried forward 1,007,630.08 Carried forward 747.29 1,039,618.87 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Receipts-Oontinued Drought forward 747.29 Soldiers' Relief -Aid and Expenses16.00 Commonwealth Stamp Fund 23.00 School Department - Personal Serv- ices ereices 60.60 School Department Expenses 58.17 Parka and Playgrounds -Wages and Expenses 1.28 Water Maintenance -Wages and Ex- penses. 1.35 Insurance Premiums 1,196.54 Victory Tax Refund 1.90 Committee on Public Safety -il[- pensea 14.18 Transfers Park Department Tower Fund Income Patriots' Day Leroy S. Brown Fund Income Cemetery Department Munroe Perpetual Care Fund 700.00 Westview Perpetual Care Fund 350.00 Colonial Perpetual Care Fund 150.00 French Perpetual Care Fund 81.00 Total Refunds and Transfers Total Cash Receipts Cash Balance January 1, 943 Grand Total 2,119.31 180.00 67.00 1,281.00 201 1,039,618.87 3,647.31 $1,043,266.18 335,747.71 $1,379,013.89 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Secretary 300.00 Extra Clerical 46.38 Expenses Postage Office Supplies Printing Reports Preparing Reports Meeting Expenses Association Dues Sundry items 119.56 39.05 202.00 71.00 28.70 10.00 7.25 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Clerk 1,596.68 Assistant Clerk 858.16 Expenses Selectmen 1,000.00 Town Meeting Checkers 4.00 Postage 224.97 Office Supplies 128.93 Equipment and Repair 2.75 Advertising 66.80 Constable Service 5.00 Recording Deeds 33.09 Sundry Items 41.57 Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 2,725.00 Clerk 1,041.15 Assistant Clerk 830.99 Extra Clerical 50.00 346.38 477.56 2,454.84 1,507.11 4,647.14 Carried forward 9,433.03 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought forward Expenses Postage and Supplies 251.09 Equipment and Repair 9.93 Binding 26.00 State Forms 693.93 Sundry Items 1.55 Treasurer's Department Personal Services Treasurer 1,000.00 Clerk 548.75 Expenses Postage 97.68 Supplies 69.42 Equipment and Repair 7.70 Bond 240.00 Association Dues 10.00 Sundry Items 2.20 Other Finance Offices and Accounts Certifying Notes Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Postage and Supplies Entry and Recording Fees Sundry ltems 2.00 10.53 414.21 13.65 Collector's Department Personal Services Collector 2,850.00 Clerk 1,278.49 Assistant Clerk 939.00 Expenses Postage 374.60 Supplies 446.47 Equipment and Repair 22.00 Advertising 17.15 Recording Fees 43.94 Bond Premium 511.00 S03 204 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures--Oontlnued 9,433.03 Brought forward 1,415.16 17,899.16 982.50 1,548.75 427.00 2.00 488.39 5,067.49 Carried forward 1,415.16 17,899.16 Association flues Travel Expense Printing 2.00 7.55 32.83 Assessor's Department Personal Services Assessors 1,000.00 Secretary 2,700.00 Clerk 1,304.17 Assistant Clerk 821.83 Assistant Assessors 262.50 Expenses Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Auto Allowance Gas and 011 Transfer Fees Travel and Meeting Expenses Binding Sundry Items 116.54 19.62 100.00 7.60 81.17 55.34 10.25 1.35 Law Department Personal Services Town Counsel Salary 1,000.00 Town Counsel Fees 620.00 Expenses Small Claims 100.00 Service of Writs 1.60 Sundry Items 176.00 Town Clerk's Department Personal Services Town Clerk 1,800.00 Clerk 559.58 Expenses Postage Supplies Bond 37.00 103.14 7.50 1,457.54 6,088.50 391.87 1,620.00 277.60 2,359.58 Carried forward 147.64 29,994.25 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -'Continued Brought forward 147.64 29,994.25 Town Meeting Lists Association Auer P. O. Box Sundry Items 9.50 3.00 2.40 0.36 Elections Department Selectmen's Expenses Wardens 44.00 Tellers 217.00 Inspectors and Clerks 90.00 Constable 8,00 Meals 51.03 Postage and Supplies 46.00 Printing Warrants 30.00 Preparing Warrants 55.00 Town Clerk's Expenses Supplies and Postage Carpentry Electrician 89.96 6.00 6.00 Registration Department Personal Services Registrars 300.00 Assistant Registrars 262.50 Clerical Assistance 100.00 Expenses Postage and Supplies Voting Lista Advertising Sundry Items 29.50 66.00 26.46 1.00 Public Works -Supt's. Office Personal Services Superintendent 3,900.00 Clerk 1,278.17 Carried forward 162.90 641.03 101.96 662.50 122.96 6,178.17 36,763.77 205 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expend itures--Continued Brought forward Expenses Postage and Supplies • 72.13 Equipment and Repair 12.75 Sundry Items 24.50 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Personal Services Janitor •... 2,014.67 Assistant Janitor 1,428.00 Assistant Janitor 732.50 Expenses Labor 1,687.51 Other Repair Expenses 476.68 Equipment and Repair 512.67 TelEphone 872.24 Fuel 1,590.53 Light and Power 1,387.95 Supplies 519.55 Gas 167.07 Water 62.79 Sundry Items 182.83 Engineering Department Personas Services Engineer 3,000.00 Assistant Engineer 2,479.10 Other Employees 3,045.46 Expenses Supplies .,. 263.33 Equipment Rentals 295.87 Meeting Expense 6.50 Maps, Blueprints, etc. 94.20 Sundry Items 12.60 Board of Appeals Expenses Clerical Postage and Supplies Advertising 10.00 55.16 12.00 36,763.77 109.38 4,175.17 7,459.32 8,524 .58 672.50 77.16 Carried forward 57,781.86 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought forward Planning Board Expenses Drafting and Research Sundry Items Retirement Board Expenses Total General Government 65.00 25.00 455.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Personal Services Chief 1,421.05 Sergeants 6,447.86 Patrolmen 27,679.25 Matron 45.00 Expenses --Administration Postage and Supplies 88.74 Equipment and Repair 714.69 Telephone 984.56 Sundry Items 4.17 Equipment Maintenance Motor Equipment 647.93 Gas and 011 994,20 Radios 318.30 Equipment for Men 403.58 Meals -Prisoners 13.32 Other Expenses Bicycle Registration 316.50 Medical Aid 3.00 Sundry Items 39.67 Fire Department Personal Services Deputy Chief 2,951.68 Captains 10,157.16 Privates 20,183.05 57,781.86 90.00 455.00 35,59116 4,628.66 207 58,326.86 Carried forward 82,391.89 49,121.82 58,326.86 298 Brought forward TOWN OF LEECINGTON Call Men Extra Duty Expend Itures--Continned 32,391.89 40,121.82 58,326.86 3,080.41 153.00 Expenses Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Telephone Sundry Items Equipment for Men Fire -fighting Equipment Repairs to Apparatus Gas and Oil Alarm Boxes, etc. Shop Supplies Sundry Items Oil Light and Power Gas Repairs Building Furniture and Furnishings Laundry Water Sundry Items Rental of Land Rental of Barn Sundry Items Auto Allowance Medical Aid Rescue and Salvage Fire Department Repairs Supplies Electrical Work 23.74 25.73 360.31 8.50 424.55 361.97 1,391.76 324.$S 550.97 218.43 76.53 818.05 560.17 82.29 210,11 88.02 256.33 41.13 160.54 25.00 240.00 77.66 180.00 15.50 20.16 249.04 275.00 Equipment and Repair 1,429.57 20.69 Express Building Department Personal Services Inspector Carried forward 35,625.30 6,537.33 1,974.30 1,100.00 1,100.00 85,358.76 58,326.86 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought forward Expenses Postage and Supplies 43.81 Aurho Allowance 100.00 Bond 5.00 Sundry Items 1.00 209 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85,358.75 58,326.86 149.81 Wire Department Personal Services Inspector 600.00 600.00 Expenses Auto Allowance 25.00 25.00 Weights and Measures Personal Services Sealer Expenses Postage and Supplies Auto Allowance Sundry Expend itures-Continued Brought forward Forest Fires Personal Services Warden 50.00 50.00 Wages Labor 382.00 382.00 91,015.54 58,326.86 Dog Officer Personal Services Dog Officer 100.00 100.00 Expenses Feeding Dogs Sundry Items 60.00 14.81 500.00 • 500.00 Total Protection of Persons and Property 6.16 150.00 7.50 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department 163.66 Personal Services Inspector 500.00 500.00 Insect Suppression Personal Services Superintendent 300.00 300.00 Wages and Expenses Labor 1,829.47 Insecticides 822.17 Equipment and Repair 62.12 Gas and Oil 57.47 Equipment Rental 188.00 Office Supplies 12.00 Sundry Items 13.77 Shade Trees Wages and Expenses Labor 403.26 Tools, etc. 39.04 Insecticides 240.42 Equipment Rental 19.50 Outside Labor .. 226.10 Sundry Items 5.00 Carried forward 2,985.00 933.32 74.81 Expenses Administration Postage and Supplies Auto Allowance Sundry 54.12 150.00 2.79 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases Medical Attendance, etc. ..„ ......... 558.50 Nurses 83.00 Groceries and Provisions 72.00 Hospitals 118.00 Sundry Items 1.35 Tuberculosis County Sanatorium 2,245.25 State Institutions 189.00 Other Expenses Burial of Animals, etc. Analysis Room Rent, Board and Treatment Drugs and Medicine 69.00 11.00 966.25 12.04 691,622.35 91,015.54 58,326.86 Carried Forward 4,482.30. 500.00 149,949.21 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 211 212 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expend Itures-Oonilnued Expe nd Etures--Continued 14rought forward 4,482.30 500.00 149,949.21 Cities and Towns 44.00 Taxi 6.00 Sundry 2,15 4,534.45 Milk Inspeectlon Personal Services Inspector 400.00 400.00 Brought forward 8,303.05 149,949.21 Animal Inspector Persona/ Services Inspector 500.00 500.00 Slaughtering Inspector Personal Services Inspector 800.00 800.00 Plumbing Department Dog Clinic Personal Services Expenses Inspector 900.00 900.00 Postage and Supplies 17.25 Veterinarian 100.00 Nurse 20.00 Dog Handlers 40.00 Clerk 12.00 Adventising 3.42 Vaccine and Tags 218.74 Expenses Postage and Supplies 24.00 Auto Allowance 100.00 Bond 5.00 Sundry 1.00 411.41 Sewer Maintenance Personal Services 130.00 Dental Clinic Assistant Superintendent 16.50 Personal Services Clerk 319.55 Dentist 1,150.00 336.05 Dental Nurse 600.00 Wages and Expenses 1,750.00 Postage and Supplies 5.50 Expenses Office Equipment and Repair 11.25 Postage and Supplies 12.75 Labor 1,869.41 Dental Supplies 72.80 Light and Power 9.00 Transportation 3.70 Equipment and Repair 140.68 Laundry 3.50 Equipment Rental 562.25 92.75 Trench Repairs 140.44 Sundry Items 69.58 Posture Clinic Expenses Physician 50.00 Nurses 539.80 Photographic Supplies 9.64 Sewer Services Expenses Labor 1,202.41 599.44 Pipe and Fittings 62.71 Town Equipment 77.51 Vital Statistics Supplies 55.14 Death Returns 14.00 Trench Repairs 119.32 Bdrt'h Returns 1.00 Sundry Items 35.97 15.00 1,553.06 2,808.11 Carried forward 3,303.05 149,949.21 Carried forward 16,330.27 149,949.21 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 213 Expenditures -Continued Brought forward 15,330.27 149,949.21 Drain Construction -Watertown St, and Concord Pike Expenses Labor 285.92 285.92 Drain Construction -Sundry Expenses Labor 152.58 Supplies 86.99 Town Equipment 155.00 394.57 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashe. Labor 753.80 Town Equipment 821,01 1,574.81 Garbage Removal Total Health and Sanitation HIGH WAYS Highway Maintenance Personal Services Assistant Superintendent Clerk Expenses -Administration Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Auto Allowance 6.000.00 6,000.00 74.00 404.66 26.28 52.24 90.00 General Labor 8,869.53 Equipment and Repair 440.34 Asphalt, etc. 3,780.63 Stone, Gravel, etc. 5,345.00 Town Equipment 4,262.52 Gas and Oil 38.65 Sundry Items 815.19 23,720.38 Credit (Trench Repairs) 863.14 Carried format 478.66 22,857.24 22,585.57 23,335.90 173, 534.78 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expend (tures- OOntinued Brought forward Highway Maintenance Chapter 90 Labor 42,90 Private Equipment 45.50 Town Equipment 45.97 Stone, Gravel, etc. 1,642.87 Asphalt 1,222.76 Snow Removal Labor 6,211.16 Trucks and Teams 2,543.00 Town Equipment 2,052.28 Equipment and Repair 131.44 Sand and Salt 1,978.46 Sundry Items 70.82 Traffic Regulation and Control Wages and Expenses Labor Lighting Equipment and Repair Town Equipment Railroad Signal Sundry nems Street Lights Street Signs Labor Signs Town Equipment Sundry Items Road Machinery Parts and Repairs Gas and 0i1 Tire:. and Tubes Replacin,a and New Equipment Sundry Items Total Highways Carried forward 105.60 75.69 16.00 7.81 109.00 42.20 23,335.90 173,534.78 3,000.00 12,937.16 356.30 22,594.77 22,594.77 96.95 11.25 17.25 29.76 2,331.03 3,432.58 292.56 4,259.90 382.70 155.21 10,698.77 73,128.11 246,662.89 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Expenditures -Continued Brought forward CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Public Welfare Personal Services Town Physician 750.00 Welfare Agent 1,113.67 Social Worker 392.83 Senior Clerk 573.34 Junior Clerk 757.33 Administration -Expense Postage and Supplies Equipment and Repair Telephone Meeting Expenses Auto Expenses Sundry Items 227.79 20.75 122.18 53.08 81.18 41.05 Commodity Distribution Federal Administration 354.30 Express and Trucking 16.50 Telephone 24.07 Sundry Items 10.12 Aid and Expenses Groceries and Provisions 251,10 Fuel 1,118.10 Board and Care 28.35 Medicine and Medical Care 347.71 State Institutions 548.57 Cash Grants 12,672.59 Clothing 95.69 Rent 2,224.50 Hospitals 909.56 Moving Expense 70.72 Burials 300.00 Taxi and Ambulance 70.00 Sundry Items 47.69 Other Cities and Towns 2,926.19 Carried forward 215 246,662.89 3,591.67 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expe nd i tures---Continued Brought forward Aid to Dependent Children Personal Services Agent Social Worker Senior Clerk Junior Clerk Administration Postage and Supplies 105.00 129.02 43.00 33.22 26,153.41 246,662.89 315.24 24.92 24.92 Aid and Expenses Cash Grants 7,900.32 7,900.32 Old Age Assiatancee Personal Services Welfare Agent 278.25 Social Worker 70.00 546.01 Social Worker 274.57 Senior Clerk 185.82 Junior Clerk 28.57 404.99 21,610.72 26,153.41 246,662.89 Administration Postage and Supplies Aid and Expenses Cash Grants Cities Towns 837.51 199.27 199.27 37,913.47 429.23 360.26 Soldiers' Relief Personal Services Agent 132.23 Social Worker 142.00 Social Worker 152.00 Senior Clerk 108.00 Junior Clerk 81.00 Administration Postage and Supplies 24.92 38,702.96 615.23 24.92 Carried forward 74,778.78 246,662.89 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 217 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures--COntinuad Expenditures—Continued Brought forward 74,778.78 246,662.89 BrouSht forward 10,149.68 176,621.00 324,721.32 Aid and Expenses Other Expenses of Instruction Cash Grants 2,560.33 Teachers' Travel and Miscellaneous Expense Fuel 28.08 Higtn 2.40 Groceries and Provisions 35.95 Elementary 98.15 Medicine and Medical Attendance 31.84 Burials 100.00 Teachers' Tuition and Agency Fees Hospitals 75.95 High 151.25 2,8 38.65 Elementary 50.00 State Aid 192.00 192.00 Military Aid 260.00 260.00 Fuel High 2,736.61 Total Charities and Soldiers' Elementary 4,935.57 Benefits 78,058.43 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Operation SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Telephone High 316.72 School Department Elementary 22x'.22 Personal Services Towel Service --High 536.55 Superintendent 5.280100 Clerks 3,656.09 Light and Power Attendance Of$High 2,291.09cer 186.6886� 87 Teachers—High 73,272.38 Elementary EIementary 61,528.71 Water Special 12,432.34 Janitors --High 7,719.92 High 271.99 EIementary 9,872.20 Elementary 293.40 Nurse 1,586.68 Physician 1,025.00 Miscellaneous Home Instruction 61.00 High 3,663.87 176,621.00 Elementary 2,791.52 Expenses—General Control Office Expenses 64.68 Traveling Expenses—Supt. 335.15 Expenses of Instruction Textbooks High 2,599.76 Elementally 1,138.90 Supplies and Other Expenses High 2,908.91 Shop ..... .......... ..._....v680.67 Elementary 2,421.6/ Carried forward 10,149.68 176,621.00 324,721.32 Libraries High Elementary 108.69 403.30 Health Transportation of Nurse 200.00 Supplies High 45,33 Elementary 63.60 Transportation Students—Elementary 7,399.85 Carided forward 37,482.56 176,621.00 324,721.32 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 219 220 TOWN OF LEXPL•GTON Expenditures --Continued Expenditures--Onfi!'lnued Brought forward 37,482.56 176,621,00 324,721.32 Miscellaneous High Athletics 696.13 Diplomas and Graduation Exer- cises 89.12 Sundry items 2,011.73 Elementary Sundry Items 1,070.15 Atypical Education Tuition (Physically Handicapped Children) 41.30 Outlay High 320.53 Elementary 563.24 Tuition Middlesex County 92.00 Out of State Travel Superintendent Others 17.50 56.61 42,366.76 Brought forward 230,913.00 324,721.32 Expenses-Adminieinstion Postage and Supplies 248.66 Telephone 107.76 Books and Periodicals, etc. Books 1,226.98 Periodicals 46.00 Index and Bulletins 105.10 Binding Books 730.67 Periodicals 212.90 Fuel 750.15 Light 617.23 Building and Grounds Repairs 548.24 Furniture and Furnishings 105.44 Water 20.10 Supplies 78.51 Sundry Items 48.64 Total Schools and Libraries 74.11 Americanization Classes RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Salary 196.00 Supplies 6.30 Vocational Education Essex County 400.00 Somerville 196.95 Waltham 325.97 202.30 Parke and Playgrounds Personal Services Superintendent 1,900.00 Clerk 926.17 Instruobors 1,330.00 Expenses -.Administration 922.92 Postage and Supplies 12.37 Telephone 79.50 Auto Allowance 400.00 Cary Library Sundry Items 3.00 Personal Services Librarian 2,190.00 Parks Assistants 5,937.60 Labor 4,265.51 Substitutes 643.65 Equipment and Repair 507.41 Janitors 1,950.66 Gas and Oil 61.51 Janitors -Substitutes 4.00 flown Equipment 657.52 10,725.91 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 36.72 Carried forward 230,913.00 324,721.32 4,846.38 4,156.17 $235,759.38 Carried forward 6,023.54 4,156.17 560,480.70 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 221 Expenditures -Continued Brought forward 6,023.64 4,156.17 560,480.70 Light and Power 161.45 Water 145.99 Flagg 230.66 Miscellaneous Supplies 74.82 Sundry Items 39.12 Playgrounds Swimming Pool Caretaker 50.00 Transportation 119.65 Chemicals 278.88 Equipment and Repair 285.77 Supplies 1.27 Memorial Day Music 35.00 Flags 31.11 Wreathe 111.50 Food 21.69 7,407.15 199.30 Pensions'-Polioe Department 1,166.67 1,166.67 Contributory Retirement System Pensions Accumulation Fund 13,467.00 Interest Deficiency 601.93 Public Work Building Wages and Expenses Labor 4,620.08 Light and Power 351.59 Coal 874.27 Equipment and Repair 464.10 Town Equipment 48.75 Tools, etc. 18.06 Sundry 27.68 Building Repairs 757.65 Public Works Protects -Federal Aided Administration Supervisor Telephone Carried 9orward 74.00 4.48 14,068.98 7,162.18 78.48 34,160.40 560,480.70 222 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures -Continued Brought forward General Projects Equipment and Repair 22.00 Town Equipment 5.08 Lunchroom Projects Gas, Coal and 011 53.93 Trucking 192.51 Sundry Items 8.25 78.48 34,160.40 560,480.70 Insurance Workmen's Compensation 2,001.80 Public Liability 27.57 Automobile Liability 568.53 Automobile Fire and Theft 368.82 Building Fire 1,409.28 Air Tanks 18.50 Holdup 91.50 War Damage 1,270.99 Administration of Trust Funds Printing Town Report Ambulance Maintenance Laundry Gas and Oil Sundry 360.25 5,756.99 65.00 55.00 605.58 605.58 57.29 78.40 9.80 U ncIass ified Lighting Clock 11.11 Funeral Flowers 20.00 Labor 10.85 Sundry 155.00 Rationing Board 632.59 War Activities 693.06 Filing and Indexing Old Records Supplies Salary 22.08 46.00 145.49 1,422.61 68.08 Carried forward 42,574.40 560,480.70 REPORT 05' TOWN ACCOUNTANT 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures --Continued Expenditures -Continued Brought forward 42,674.40 560,480.70 Building and Plumbing By-laws Printing 312.50 312.50 Bonus -Article 12 General 6,624.48 Police 2,394.26 Fire 2,063.37 School 10,657.94 21,640.05 Ba+ought forward 13,816.94 1,444.31 626,131.20 Trench Repairs 480.40 Equipment and Repair 379.16 Thawing 64.50 Insurance 208.86 Water Liens 3.24 Interest on Debt 603.75 Sundry Items 77.53 Water Services Expenses Labor 1,381.42 Unpaid Bills Pipe and Fittings 456.52 Selectmen 70.20 Trench Repairs 160.58 Planning Board 50.00 Town Equipment 182.25 Park Department 3.35 Stone Gravel 22,05 123.55 Sundry Items 21.22 Total Recreation and Unclass- ified 64,650.50 ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES Water Department Personal Services Assistant Superintendent 49.50 Clerk 958.96 Assistant Clerk 435.86 Administration Postage 355.46 Supplies 243.25 Equipment and Repair 22.88 Recording Fees 25.51 Meeting Expenses 10.25 Association Dues 6.00 Sundry Items 85.36 Maintenance Labor 9,657.46 Pipe and Fittings 57.09 Hydrants and Fittings 165.64 Meters and Parts 655.90 Equipment Rentals 2,532.15 1,444.31 Carried forward 13,916.94 1,444.31 625,131.20 Cemeteries Munroe Personal Services Superintendent 200.00 Clerk 100.00 Wages and Expenses Postage and Supplies 10.98 Labor 1,910.20 Tools 149.07 Shrubs, Seed, Loam, etc. 210.00 Water 9.51 Cement 7.50 All Other 28.20 Westview Personal Servtcee Superintendent 400.00 Clerk 100.00 Wages and Expenses Postage and Supplies 9.50 Insurance an Safe 11.00 Telephone 21.00 Labor 3,164.64 15,634.38 2,224.04 300.00 2,325.46 500.00 Carried forward 3,196.14 22,428.19 625,131.20 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 225 E x pe n d itu res—Continu ed Brought forward 3,196.14 22,428.19 625,131.20 Tools • 143.90 Gas and 011 50.82 Water 38.88 Shrubs, Seed, etc. 517.65 Cement 16.50 Equipment Rental 100.00 Painting 18.00 Sundry Items 3.42 Total Enterprises and Cemeteries MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 100,000.00 All Other 4,000.00 General Loans General 6,000.00 Highway 4,900.00 Sewer 22,000.00 Sewer and Drain 12,000.00 School 4,500.00 Public Service Enterprises Water 12,000.00 Total INTEREST Temporary Loans Alt Other 290.00 General Loans General 487.50 Highway 90.63 Sewer 2,408.75 Sewer and Drain 1,980.00 School 540.00 Total Carried forward 4,085.31 165,400.00 5,798.88 26,513.50 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expendltur es—Continued Brought forward REFUNDS Taxes 4,104.57 Motor Vehicle Excise 287.05 Public Service Enterprises 72.99 Accrued Interest 2,42 All Other 30.63 Total AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Taxes Federal Taxes Victory Tax 7,137.49 Withholding Tax 14,282.77 State Taxes State Tax 18,150.00 North Metropolitan Sewer 18,264.24 Metropolitan Water 30,316.15 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,296.95 Auditing Retirement System 357.48 State Parks and Reservations 496.62 County Taxes 165,400.00 County Tax 27,246.21 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hosi•ital 6,897.72 5,796.88 822,841.58 Licenses State Sporting Licenses 854.25 County Dog Licenses 2,280.80 Cemeteries 3,671.72 Miscellaneous Trust 339.09 Sewer House Connection Deposits 100.40 Water House Connection Deposits 148.01 4,497.66 124,445.63 822,841.68 4,497.66 Carried forward 7,394.27 124,445.63 827,339.24 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 227 Expenditures—Continued Brought forward 7,394.27 124,445.63 827,339.34 Federal Grants Dependent Children Aid For Administration 763.50 For Aid 2,784.32 Old Age Assistance For Administration 1,010.52 For Aid 30,318.78 42,271.39 166,717.02 Total Revenue Expenditures 994,056.26 NON -REVENUE EXPENDITURES SEWER CONSTRUCTION Sundry Construction Labor 396.35 Town Equipment 93.51 Cement, Brick, and Sand 26.07 Sundry Items 4.74 WATER CONSTRUCTION Sundry Construction Labor 179.55 Pipe and Fittings 503.81 Town Equipment 73.63 Hydrants and Fittings 134.99 Sundry Items 1.96 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Expenses Administration 219.14 Observation Tower 392.92 Auxiliary Police 140.32 Auxiliary Fire 7.28 Report Center 874.21 Radio 33.51 Medical Supplies 5.13 Air Rail 70.74 Mounted Patrol 15.30 Secretary 770.18 520.67 893.94 2,528.73 Carried forward 3,943,34 228 TOWN OF LIOXINGTON ExpendItures--Contifued Total Non -Revenue Accounts .... $3,943,34 Total Revenue and Non -Revenue Cash Balance Dec. 31, 1941 .. Grand Total 997,999,60 381,014.29 $1,879,013.89 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 229 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND For Maintenance and Construction CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 34,278.91 Collections 1943 Sewer Assessments Paid in Advance Sewer Assessments Unapportioned Sewer Assessments 1941 Sewer Assessments 1942 Sewer Assessments 1943 ;969.92 171.19 36.75 148.13 1.707.63 DEBITS Transfer to Pay Maturing Debts $4,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 3,307.53 ;7,307.53 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND For Water Construction by Vote of Town CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 Collections 1943 Water Assessments Paid in Advance.. $72.00 Water Assessments 1$41 32.85 Water Assessments 1942 110.04 Water Assessments 1943 996.00 DEBITS Transfer to Pay Maturing Debts 310,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 1.329.70 311,329.70 3,033.82 37,307.58 310,118.51 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ROAD MACHINERY FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 Collections for Rentals 1943 Unexpended Appropriation Balance De- cember 31, 1943 DEBITS Transfer by Vote of Town: March 15—To Road Machinery Account Balance December 31, 1943 314,000.00 24,102.52 338,102.52 $15,018.49 3,313.83 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation Unexpended Appropriation Baiance December 31, 1943 DEBITS Transfer by Vote of Town: March 15—To Maturing Debts Balance December 31, 1943 $22,000.00 50,232.14 372,232.14 1,210.89 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND 111,329.70 CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 Sale of Tax Title Possessions DEBITS Balance December 31, 1943 $8,063.72 $19,770.20 18,332.32 $38,102.52 $39,617.13 30,462.45 2,152.56 372,232.14 32,913.72 5,150.00 $8,063.72 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 Collections in 1942 for Sale of Lots Unexpended Appropriation Balance De- cember 31, 1943 DEBITS Transfer by Vote of Town: March 15—For Wages and Expenses Balance December 31 1943 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 DEBITS Transfer by Vote of Town: Maroh 15—For Reserve Fund REVENUE ACCOUNT 1948 CREDITS Tax Levy Polls Personal Property Real Estate Appropriation of Available Funds 1943—Before Fixing Tax Rate Estimated Receipts 1943 Appropriation Balances December 31, 1943 Estimated Receipts—Surplus 23I $4,139.10 232 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Revenue Account 1943—Continued Brought forward 3,017.51 Auditing Retirement System Accounts 357.48 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 18,105.83 4.89 Metropolitan Water Tax 25,276.51 Middlesex County Tax 25,823.85 $7,161.30 Oounty Tuberculosis Hospital Tax 6,897.72 Overlay Overdrafts For 1936 722.86 For 1937 762.57 $2,000.00 For 1938 1,015.68 5,161.30 For 1939 722.86 For 1940 1,096.76 $7,161.30 Overlay for 1943 16,102.10 Excess Revenue to Excess and Deficiency 117,178.89 $1,431.65 DEBITS Appropriations Maroh 15, 1943 $787,709.27 Taxes for 1943 State Max 18,150.00 State Parks and Reservations 518.87 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,296.95 Carried forward 807,675.09 $1,431.65 $7,860.00 42,343.59 560.388.77 69,193.46 225,736.12 64,603.74 51,612.56 $1,021,738.24 $1,021,738.24 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY FUND CREDITS Balance forward January 1, 1943 Collections on Tax Titles Real Estate Tax $6,698.16 Costs 188.70 Interest 270.36 Water Assessments 45.09 Water Assessment Interest 12,44 Sewer Assessments 93.51 Sewer Assessment Interest 23.54 Water Liens 75.84 Water Lien Interest 1.02 Sale• of Real Estate Fund Revenue Surplus 1943 DEBITS Tax Titles taken during 1943 Additions to existing Tax Titles Transfers by Vote of Town March 15—Repairs to Fire Station , Balance December 31, 1943 $1,379.95 7,135.49 3,200.00 329,053.75 $340,769.19 807,675.09 $215,856.64 7,448.86 326.00 117,178.89 $340,769.19 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 233 TRUST ACCOUNTS ASSETS Trust Funds—Cash and Securities In Custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees of School Fund Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System LIABILITIES Battle Green Fund—Orin W. Fiske $665.82 Battle Green Fund—Edith C. Redman 510.05 Eleanor S. Beais Charity Fund 2,387.83 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,010.00 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy S. Brown 5,000.00 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy S. Brown (Income) I58.55 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds: Colonial (Principal) 1,100.00 Colonial (Income) 427.81 Munroe (Principal) 34,535.00 Munroe (Income) 1,275.42 Westview (Principal) 25,327.61 Westview (Income) 499.94 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,107.73 Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund 309.42 Emma 1. Fiske School Fund 539.40 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,053.09 Charles E. French School Medal Fund 2,609.10 Jonas Gammen Charity Fund 547.73 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund 678.61 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,070.82 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 267.15 Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,660.09 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,573.65 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,116.01 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,449.15 William A, Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000.00 Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund 76.52 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund 4,518.80 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity P'und 2,280.26 Robert P. Clapp School Fund Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,724.78 Carried forward 11,724.78 $107,809.50 6,799.06 877.07 27,487.96 84,899.98 $227,873.67 107,809.50 6,799.06 877.07 234 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward Trust Accounts--'Contdnued 11,724.78 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura M. Brigham Library Fund 8,042.50 Leroy A. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,940.00 Marcia Cary Library Fund—Income Reserve 354.31 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund 1,025.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phlnney Library Fund 124.19 Nelson W. Jenney Library Fund 2,000.00 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077.18 Annuity Savings Fund $40,565.59 Annuity Reserve Fund 8,110.39 Pension Accumulation Fund 40,910.98 Expense Fund 313.02 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN January 1, 194-4 Real and Personal Property Valuation 1941 Less Abatements Valuation 1942 Less Abatements Valuation 1943 Less Abatements Motor Vehicles Valuation 1941 Less Abatements Valuation 1942 Less Abatements Valuation 1943 Less Abatements Average Valuation for 3 years, less abatements Borrowing Capacity 3% Town Debt December 31, 1943 $333,000.00 Loans Outside Debt Limit: Storm Damage Loan 1939 $4,000.00 Lexington Defense Loan 1942 ......,12,000.00 Sewer Loan 1915 6,000.00 Water Loan 1929 2,000.00 Water Loan 1941 30,000.00 Total $54,000.00 27,487.96 $84,899.98 $227,873.57 $21,613,821.00 22,080,741.00 21.991,811.00 1,398,642.00 1,013,468.00 674,624,00 $68,773,007.00 $22,924,336.00 687,730.00 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOTTNTANT 235 Borrowing Capacity of the Town—Continued Federal Project Loans Outside Debt Limit: Sewer Loan of 1938 26,111.00 Municipal Relief Loan—Sewer 1940 35,000.00 Municipal Relief Loan—Sewer 1940 28,000.00 Sewer and Drain Loan 1938 120,000.00 Water Standpipe Loan 1934 3,000.00 Total 3207,111.00 261,111.00 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1944 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS ASSETS Land and Buildings Furniture and Other Property LIABILITIES Land and Buildings Town Office and Cary Memorial Buildings $467.000.00 Fire Department 25,729.33 Sewer Department 594,000.00 Schools 1,146,188.49 Libraries 120,131.21 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 221,500.00 Town Farm Land 6,525.00 Public Works Building 48,800.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property 85,790.00 Water Supply System 856,900.00 Cemeteries 35,549.00 Furniture and Other Property Town Offices and Cary Memorial Buildings $30,650.00 Police Department 4,250.00 Fire Department 56,655.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 500.00 Tree Warden 2,000.00 Sewer Department 1,000.00 Highway Department 16,000.00 Schools 98,024.19 Carried forward 209,079.19 71,889.00 $615,841.00 $3,608,113.03 292,008.69 $3,900,121.72 ;8,608,113.03 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Property Accounts—Continued Brought forward 209,079.19 Libraries 68,000.00 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 3,300.00 Public Works Building 1,200.00 Water Supply System 9,600.00 Cemeteries 829.50 292,008.89 $3,900,121.72 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE REFORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 287 of p reesaoi3 saauvivg eauaiejj ay pa.raa;sueaj, seov.BjBg pepuadxaaii sallzuro 1au30 gab saalsuvi,L 1?4aii 81QiB..r A s,uata loops uo aaan;zpuadx2 s7dpaaa1; 1e po pu>3 atajsuuay 'savor' EVBi — suopaudo.rddv ZP6t mud paUeuog seaaBjBg 00 .-1 01 CO 50 00 N 00 Q] .w.. mc1 N .4 V MLO m �p 1 1a «Q a a�7 a C1 Y7 13 e- ua v 13 00 13 01 10 4 10 S9 13 13 10 m A Lq 13 4 4 4 4 13 4 4 4 N O c1 0o - r-1 ep p V 50 4 ". O 10 6 4 4 07 4 1- 010 R 410 .i6 Mo tit - C e1 .. 4 13 0 4 .-• 13 .r 4 4 CO 07 5.0 01. "0 ai .: d: .4 S 000 S A 40 A.. -I0 4-I 4 co 238 TOWN OF LF7%INGTON APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS--REVENUE—ContInued N S O 0.7 d N W v ti 07 00 CC 13 H 007 m Q e• 31 N 1 N 01 00 1D 4 O 10 13 CO 4 La 4 O. e.i o ni ti C 13 .--I a 00 0 10 m 4 10 ti Oo i w 10 0 v co 4 a P P. LO di N M 01 CO in 4 4 7 ti m 00 • 1 ▪ ai C 1 00 O] 1C1 01 y, 31 P N N 4 N13 P 10 00 N O [- 13 C- 4 w 01 13 Lel .-1 m .ti5.6 4 N 4 tl0 IG 0 N N 07 N v 4 441 g4 N W vv 4.$ 0-4 v 10 NC 4 cow 4 00 tia ..-IG 100 OZ , G O O4 1031 d: ,1 14N 0013 W 9 16p v co 4 •o C 13 co C O CIA Na 31 1 4 03 v 14 00 13 e- m 0 - In - 13 01 .-r .ti 01 0 CA 1- 01 1p .•-1 ci 13 13 N 00 a m s E 0 Bit 0,5 tzto`�E" q g. o 131 m in w p M 0 d S 0 1 "l 03 N a %r �a M w x APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE Continued w CCP REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 239 fp C' ". m " u] 10 N ti N 10 [- GO et =u N .0 00 .C.. 04 OS Cn m 4.1 W O N 00 10 10 a 10.4 O 4.4 .1. 0 4.4 0a C 00 Q10 N *y a '-[M. mm ea 400 o Qa o m 1- !L] 0•'i 1q LLS !n .4 6 an 6 LO 6 on G 40 m L`• ID W N 04 00 N 0 d. Q 00 O •y Q CO CO '? 6 d• m fn CSS H N CD 10 04-[ 0, 10 o La t LI_ co r. .. N M co 6 d N pip 0 6 N 07 CP . N 0 6 4 0 0 P pO 1 Q C O 10 r ti 10 ..4 C O 147 O o 06 ui 6 un p .D •� m m carr-[ M CO .IJ 00 O9 04 fa N Nj 0-7m M 0 W 240 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued W CA 00 M .A Q 0.4 0 04 r-1 G O pp N 0 10 0▪ 0 ..t d' Q 0 0 o a a0 peo 0. .0 o 0 QN e Q 0 O d Q p 00 p y. 6'0 o q v 10 ti 6 66 6 10 00 10 a ?] a 10 Q. Q C o CO 00 - W 4:) - ' N 10 La W 10 ri ',,.` 6 G 8 10 o 1 CP C O O C o 0 0 6 o p .p 6 6 6 6 6 6 47 47 6 6 G 6 10 0 7 0 0Q .a 10 10 04 N 10 100 0 CO W .rt .a 0 '0 a V - A r. a I c fi oQ ao aQ. :! !! C, o get i 0 ° p,'6• q gyp �� ti_ ji mA ! ','.1 lE a t t of CSA [ W l p q p Q o p. p d m t.,•01 4 E?s.,E122 ❑4yyw' R �' rya' 1 1m yI a ma, '• 1 k W !Alt W a 4 y ' C! '.. a D. 4L 7.z A a . 0 w 1 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued MO. 00 N m N O.C.4 w M 10 1- '.M rD ti 00 1- M M M m00v a-7 CD 10 6 m 0 � M 1000 ci 6 .-100 0.0 W 1q 00 - No 8 • CO 00 /13 re <17 • as REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 241 242 TOWN OF LEXINGTON M t.„.,-10 01 10 011 O 1m , C. 00 W-0. .4 00 C.4 .-1 1d m CO 9 0000 4 0 10 a 00 t- N t - N 00 to 'd1 - •0 b M N N • 0.4 w M 00 ri H H 00 10 00 0 .10 0 N 00 m N O- 1j 1- w r1 00 o 6 e4 00 4 10 1- N S] 00 10 ? 15 H + M 1- 004 00 10 7-1 1- MmN �7 O N - N H 0 tl1 6 CD -i P t.1 C. CO P 00 6 6 0 O ID >A tat: 00 .90. 06 0 c. O o W0600000. 606 G o 0 0 0 .4 0 P P O o 0 6 V• P G k7 1- W d1 O o Hcj N .r ti r1 N H N O C. U 17m 7iM mei 0 bp 3 e art Ado m X Charities and Soldier& Benefits P 1- v4 09 1q p. o N M 46 M M 6 9..n N N d' 6t-0' 0000 6r4U5.0.6 10.0 v' 6>K N ri W 0.1-0300 O.-10=0 CD ca o 0 14 t. 10 O co 1-o1-wo m as APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued O N 0 00 CO N1- c0 N 0 m N H W 00 V.0494 040100 4640 w w O CO 0 CO 10 P O 6 OO .-1 6 O 0o m N H 10 C. M P 6 6 r -I b' M t- O .1, 6 r-1 00 Moo 0o 10 .o 10 co . pi 66 o0 C. y. 6 on d. w 0 00 m 01 1- 40N en en 6 N T .4 47 N CI! N C. co o p 4 ai ei a ai 01 00 m 1-0 .-I H N M 1 pp 00 00 1- m QD rm N 00 N M 4 04 O 00 gw N d6 w 00 0409.604 1.1CC. 0079.105.0 *1m. N W h4Nx6v 6 o6 CV m 1--n ,ea -0 t--4. ..-1 v t- 9 1i 0s 10 10 8 w c g to 9. 00 00 1 0.p01p Co .0.• W01p000. wQ 00400 ..-. 61 G .0 6 4'' H ssi0 0 0. 0 0 00.9 0 0 00 00 00 66 1" 0 M O 6 00 tO O0 0 m 00 ra 1m N H 0a 0 1- 47 =v 00 .i 0- 10 1A 00 .4 d tl� 41.-00; H M 0.0 H r APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 248: 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON GO e- co • W• oS 0 1-1 0 N o a 0 N v. pi 1f] d. Ira e0 N me., 0.1 .i 00 O 00 4 Ca 0 M C- OO GO O Ca CO Qi N . I1.. a m o m ,-1 y. *0 M' +� W c6 w N e7 m w o .I LV a• 00 .-I d• tla M d• 0 d• N <o M o w c E._ c oa C.3 1c H Ch 00 d• N Oq• -I-F H *4 01 IG en W ♦-1 en 1Q 10 14 en 00 N 4 et M 4 N ..Y *0 .H .i 10 4 en 0 00. 00 0 1q ID W *0 00 00 t- ea O D) C. 4 6 bo IA T 4 0 G e• IG O <D 17 IC *0 00 N e7 0O 00 01 00 v. 1G tp W L 10 O .i .-t - o] M el to 1. .•1 en '.! N .D .-I 00 .-I 117 CO t0 � ri co 00 N . N 1.1 3.1 *0 W N CO W IO v c m m 0 w �u o p ap a o 10 .0 O 10 C io M N 01 C t- 10 4 N V• . 00 01 CO 01 10 N 00 Cr .-i 00 rI N 10 - r -I Memorial Day IG P c O 10 O C *0p N 0) .I 6 rl m 2 m Administra4Lvn of Trust Funds Ambulance Maintenance Plumbing By-laws Unctaseifed .-I 117 rl APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued 00 M N ,vesico � c r o O of C o 00 o .y L. .-1 ID A 01 0 0 00 00 .Y *0 4 to .0 ..t O 2 w 0 y. 4 M O Q C74 O4 6 pp y 0 E.7 400 4 O ro M ID 0 'd• so 6V - 10 .!a 00 N en w O v1 m O 0 C. q O0 O 6 01 d O OO 7-1 00 4 01 NN G f9 1•i M 1.1) 0 1 $ o V . 4 F r) m m U a c s k ' O V H .moi , a N M 3. 4 . a U p w Ap a m E m p Gi 4. R1 4 z t, 1 o. S 10 m o� _C01 W $2,290.12 $791,662.20 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—NON-REVENUE REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 245 01 w A j .4 cc 06 W - .� 0 ti a lA M IO IL 01 00 N M o v 0 04 w l• -•o w 0N1N H ..MIr, , M 0 W 4 ai 0 Grand Total A Ir 0 d R F b � � 8 `4 74 n O a a � QM 04 Qm iI 4— i4• TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1843, SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BV REVENUE 19441963 INCLUSIVE Title of Loan Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 Sewer Loan of 1938 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Munloipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Sewer Loan of 1941 Water Loan of 1941 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1927 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 Street Construction Loan of 1941 School Oonstruotlon and Remodeling Loan of 1926 Sewer Loan of 1916 Water Loan of 1929 Water Standpipe Loan of 1934 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1939 Total Due Due Due Due Rate In 1944 in 1946 1n 1948 in 1947 14% 91,800.00 $1,620,00 $1,440.00 $1,260.00 1%% 1,060.00 946.00 840.00 736.00 1% 326.00 276.00 226,00 176.00 1% 210.00 170.00 136.00 106.00 %% 41.26 33.76 26.26 18.76 %% 206,26 168.75 131.25 93,76 4% 360.00 280.00 200.00 120,00 4% 180,00 120.00 80.00 40.00 1% 106.00 75.00 46.00 15.00 %% 66,26 93.76 11,26 4% 360.00 180.00 4% 180.00 00.00 41% 42.60 3ry% 62,60 1%% 70.00 96,018,76 93,901.26 3,133,76 2,662.60 Due Due Due Due Due Due in 1948 in 1949 1n 1960 In 1961 In 1962 In 1963 Total $1,080.00 $900.00 630.00 626.00 9720,00 9640,00 $360.00 $180.00 420,00 316.00 210,00 106.00 126,00 75.00 26.00 76,00 11,26 56.25 40.00 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1943, SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS Title of Loan Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 Sewer Loan of 1938 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Conetruotion Sewer Loan of 1941- Water 941Water Loan of 1941 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 Sewer Loan of 1927 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 Street Construction Loan of 1941 School Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1925 Sewer Loan of 1916 Water Loan of 1929 Water Standpipe Loan of 1939 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1939 Total Due Due D00 Rale in 1944 in 1946 in 1946 11/4% $12,000,00 912,000.00 912,090.00 14,4 % 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 1% 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 1% 4,000,00 %% 1,000.00 %% 6,000,00 4% 2,000.00 4% 1,000.00 1% 3,000.00 %% 3,000.00 4,000,00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1,000,00 5,000,00 6,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,060.00 3,000,00 2,000.00 3,000.00 4% 4,600.00 4,600,00 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 414% 2,000,00 31% 3,000.00 1%% 4,000.00 968,600,00 949,600.00 941,000.00 46.00 15.00 3.75 18,76 99,900,00 6,776,00 1,225.00 766.00 136.00 075.00 1,00000 400.00 240,00 101,26 640.00 240.00 42,60 62,60 70,0U 2,017.50 1,567.50 1,180,00 9866.00 9670.00 8286,00 921,161,26 OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE .19441953 INCLUSIVE Due Due Due Due Due Due Due in 1947 In 1048 In 1949 in 1960 In 1951 In 1962 In 1953 Total 912,000,00 $12,000.00 912,000,00 912,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $120,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000,00 6,000,00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 60,000.00 6,000,00 6,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 3,000,00 1,000.00 6,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000,00 3,000.00 3,000,00 8,000.00 1,000.00 6,000,00 36,000.00 29,000.00 6,000,00 30,000.00 10,000,00 4,000.00 12,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 4,000,00 938,000,00 $34,000,00 $32,000,00 $26,000.00 919,000.00 $18,000.00 918,000.00 9333,000,00 INDEX INDEX 247 Animal Inspector, Report of 87 Appeals, Report of Board of 86 Appointed Officers 14 April 19th Committee, Report of 97 Assessors, Report of Board of 116 Births 52 Building Inspector, Report of 80 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 151 Librarian, Report of 145 Treasurer, Report of 149 Trustees, Report of 147 Cenietery Commissioners, Report of 68 Committees Appointed 18 Committee on Public Safety, Report of 89 Dental Clinic, Report of 92 Director of Accounts, Report of 101 Engineer, Report of 62 Fire Engineers, Report of 131 Health inspector, Report of 95 Health, Report of Board of 56 Highway Division, Report of 136 Jurors, List of 58 Lectures, Report of Committee on 67 Marriages 53 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 65 Milk Inspector, Report of 79 Park Division, Report of 84 Planning Board, Report of 72 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 100 Police Department, Report of 74 Posture Clinic, Report of 94 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 179 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 135 Retirement Board, Report of 1'22 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of 127 248 TOWN OF LEXINGTON School Department (See page 248 for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of Selectmen, Report of Sewer Division, Report of Shade Tree and Moth Division, Report of Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of Soldiers' Relief, Report of Agent of Tax Collector, Report of Town Accountant, Report of (See page 249 for detailed index) Town Clerk, Report o1 Births Marriages Town Counsel, Report Town Engineer, Report of Town Meeting Members Town Officers Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting March 1, 1948 19 Annual Town Meeting March 1, 1943 26 Adjourned Town Meeting March 15, 1943 34 Town Trelsurer, Report of 96, 129 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1943, Report of 114 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 105 156 77 54 143 81 83 182 99 184 50 52 53 70 62 5 4 Water Division, Report of Wire Inspector, Report of 140 121 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 176 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 161 Financial Statements 158 Prizes 178 Roster of Teachers 163 School Committee Organlzation 159 School Committee, Statement by 156 Senior High School Graduating Class 176 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 167 INDEX 249 INDEX TO ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT Accounting Department: Expenses 203 Personal Services 202 Administration of Trust Funds 222 Ambulance — Maintenance 222 Animal Inspector — Personal Services 212 Appeals, Board of 206 Appropriation Committee: Expenses 202 Personal Services 202 Assessors' Department: Expenses 204 Personal Services 204 Balance Sheet: Deferred Revenue Accounts 190 General 186 Property Accounts 235 Town Debts 191 Trust Accounts 233 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 234 Building Department: Expenses 209 Personal Services 202 Building and Plumbing By -laws -Printing 223 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes 213 Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe: Persona] Services 224 Wages and Expenses 224 Westview: Persona/ Services 224 Wages and Expenses 224 Collector's Department: Expenses 203 Personal Services 203 Committee on Public Safety — Non Revenue 227 Contributory Retirement System: Pension Accumulation Fund 221 Interest Deficiency on Funds 221 Expense Fund 807 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON County Taxes 226 Dental Clinic: Expenses Personal Services 211 211 Dependent Children: Aid and Expenses 216 Administration 216 Personal Services 216 Dependent Children Fund: For Administration 227 For Aid 227 Dog Clinic — Expenses 211 Dog Officer: 'Expenses 210 Personal Services 210 Elections Department: Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 205 Expenses (Under Juriediction of Town Clerk) 205 Engineering Department: Expenses 206 Personal Services 206 Excess and Deficiency 232 Expenditures: Agency 226 General Government 202 Interest on Debt 225 Municipal Indebtedness 226 Refunds 226 Trust and Investment 226 Fire Department: Expenses 208 Personal Services 207 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 203 Forest Fires: Personal Services 210 Wages and Expenses 210 Garbage Collection 212 Health Department: Expenses 210 Personal Services 210 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT Highway Department: Road Machinery Account Highway Maintenance Chapter 90 Personal Services Wages and Expenses Insect Suppression: Personal Services 209 Wages and Expenses 209 251 214 214 213 213 Insurance 222 Law Department: Expenses 204 Personal Services and Special Fees 204 Libraries: Cary Memorial Library — Personal Services Expenses 219 220 Memorial Day 221 Military Aid 217 Milk Inspector — Personal Services 211 Old Age Assistance: Administration 216 Aid and Expenses 216 Personal Services 216 Old Age Assistance Fund: For Administration 227 For Aid 227 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 203 Overlay Reserve Fund 231 Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services 220 Wages and Expenses 220 Pensions: Police Department 221 Physician, Town 215 Planning Board — Expenses 207 Plumbing Department: Expenses Personal Services 212 212 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Police Department: Expenses 207 Personal Services 207 Posture Clinic — Expenses 211 Public Welfare: Commodity Distribution . 215 Personal Services 215 Town Physician 216 Administration Items 216 Aid and Expenses 215 Public Works Building: Wages and Expenses 221 Public Works: Superintendent's Office:1 Expenses 206 Personal Services - 205 Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investment 200 Cemeteries 199 General Government 195 General Revenue — Taxes, etc. 193 Health and Sanitation 197 Highways 197 Interest 199 Municipal Indebtedness 200 Protection of Persons and Property 196 Public Service Enterprises 198 Public Welfare 197 Recreation 198 Refunds 200 Schools 198 Special Assessments and Privileges 194 Unclassified 198 Registrations Department: Expenses 205 Persona! Services 205 Revenue Account 1943 231 Road Machinery Fund 230 Sale of Real Estate Fund 230 School Department: Americanization Classes 219 Expenses 217 Personal Services 217 VocAZionat Education 219 INDEX 251 Selectmen's Department: Expenses 202 Personal Services 202 Sewer Assessment Fund 229 Sewer Construction: Drain Construction — Sundry 213 Drain Construction — Watertown St. and Concord Pike 213 Sundry Streets ---Non Revenue 227 Sewer House Connection Deposits 226 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Water Assessment Fund 229 Water Construction: Sundry Streets — Non Revenue ..227 Water Department Available Surplus 230 Water House Connection Deposits 226 Water Maintenance: Personal Services 223 Services 224 Wages and Expenses 223 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 212 Weights and Measures Department: Services 212 Expenses 209 Wages and Expenses 212 Personal Services 209 Shade Trees — Wages and expenses 209 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 231 Slaughtering Inspection — Personal Services 212 Snow Removal 214 Soldiers' Relief: Administration 216 Aid and Expenses 217 Personal Services 216 State Aid 217 State Taxes 226 Street Lights 214 Street Signs 214 Town Clerk's Department: Expenses 204 Personal Services 204 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Expenses 206 Personal Services 206 Town Report — Printing 222 Traffic Regulation and Control: Wages and Expenses 214 Treasurer's Department: Expenses 203 Personal Services 203 Unclassified 222 Vital Statistics 211 Wire Department: Expenses 209 Personal Services 209 TABLES Appropriation Accounts — Revenue 237 Appropriation Accounts — Non Revenue 246 Interest on Town Dept due 1943-1953 Inc. 246 Town Dept due 1943-1953 inc. 247