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Home My WebLink About1943-Annual Report ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF • 11779 "a; s rye: �W 110 Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1943 SOMERVILLE PRINTING CO., INC. SOMEEVILLE, Mese. -- -._-- -�..-•----- --_--_ 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" TOWN OF LEXINGTON Population 1940 Census—13,187 List of Town Officers Highest elevation --380 feet above sea level March, 1943 to March, 1944 Lowest elevation — 110 feet above sea level Settled— 1642—Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town — 1713 Valuation---$22,303,134 00 SELECTMEN Tax Rate 1943—X27.00 A. Edward Rowse, Chairman, '44 William G. Potter, A. Errol H Locke, '45 George W Sarano, '45 George C Sheldon '46 Area of Town in acres 10,650 42 Town Clerk James J Carroll Area cf Town in miles 16 64. Town Treasurer James J Carroll Extreme length in miles 5.8 Extreme width in miles -_ -- 4.85 Collector of Taxes William S Scamman School Committee Randall B Houghton, '44 Public Streets Annie F Putney, '45 Accepted _-- 54 59 miles Tracy W Ames, '45 Private Streets Cemetery Commissioners Albert H Burnham, '44 Unaccepted 35.79 miles James J Walsh, 45 Paper _ 27.37 miles John E Gilcreast, '46 State Highways -_ 10.84 miles i Trustees of Public Trusts Clarence S Walker, 44 Howard S 0 Nichols, '46 Trunk Line Sewers 6.31 miles Thomas G Lynch, '48 Street Sen era _-- 17.33 miles Moderator Robert H Holt Water Mania 71 70 miles Constables John C Russell Edward C Maguire located 10 6 miles from Boston Well lapel out Parks and Playgrounds Planning Board Richard P Cromwell, '44 Gordon D Richards, '44 Srluoalc — Class A 1 Wm Roger Greeley, '45 Clem H. Ferguson, '45 Edwin B Worthen, Jr, '46 Donald E Nickerson, '46 ANNUAL REPORTS 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 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Arnold E Howard 14 Robbins Road 1946 George M Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 1946 PRECINCT ONE L Term Harold S Liddick 12 Plymouth Road 1946 Name Address Expires Walter Longbottom 16 Independence Road 1944 A Robert F Lutz 821 Mass Avenue 1945 William M Muero 50 Rindge Avenue 1945 Gilbert A Arnold 3 Richard Road 1945 M Harold MacGilvray 12 Cary Street 1944 B Clarence E MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1944 William 0 Barrett 28 Rawson Avenue 1944 Arthur F Mason 46 Watertown Street 1945 'William F McCarthy 8 Taft Avenue 1945 Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1946 JohnRufus L McQuillan 35 Tower Road 1944 Milton Brown 8 Plymouth Road 1946 Charles B Meek 142 Marrett Road 1945 Joseph C Brownell 12 Taft Avenue 1945 Edward L Mears 5 Watson Road 1944 John E Burbidge 62 Chase Avenue 1944 Eugene L Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1946 Harold D Morgan 20 Robbins Road 1946 C Lyle J Morse 26 Locust 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 90 Independence Avenue 1944 Annie F Putney 31 Locust Avenue 1944 Paul V Curran 24 Baker Avenue 19145 Ernest Cutter 127 Fallen Road 1946 R Louis J Reynolds 1050 Mass Avenue 1946 D Aiden L Ripley 52 Follen Road 1945 Thomas J Donnelly, Jr 16 Smith Avenue 1944 Albert G Ross 5 Locust Avenue 1944 J Henry Duffy 25 Maple Street 1944 E S John F Enser 12 Summit Road 1945 Carl J Samsel 15 Robbins Road 1944 Clarence E. Smith 18 Pinewood Street 1945 Clayton J Sullivan 14 Taft Avenue 1945 F John J..Sullivan 5 Butler Avenue 1945 George E Foster 10 Plainfield Street 1944 Malcolm R Fuller 82 Independence Avenue 1946 V T, Emile J Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street 1946 0 Allan 0 Galt 4 Robbins Road 1946 Leon B Garfield 368 Mass Avenue 1944 W Frederick M Gay 7 Robbins Road 1946 John A Wilson 62 Fern Street 1945 Lincoln C Grush 10 Tower Road 1946 George B Wilson 62 Fern Street 1944 ANNUAL REPORTS 7S TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRECINCT TWO A L Harold B Lamont 20 Winthrop Road 1945 Tracy W Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1944 George H Anker 364 Marrett Road 1944 Ernest A. Lindstrom 63 Farmcrest Avenue 1944 Harold F Lombard 24 Vine Brook Road 1945 Harold C. Ashley 39 Highland Avenue 1946 F Stanley Love 3 Waifs Court 1944 B M Walter C Ballard 8 Raymond Street 1945 Charles S Beaudry 5 Raymond Street 1946 Arthur H. MacLearn 1387 Mass. Avenue 1946 Walter G Black 11 Highland Avenue 1946 George W Butters 40 Highland Avenue 1944 N Dana Thurber Norris 7 Winthrop Road 1944 C William E Chamberlain 14 Eliot Road 1946 P William E. Phillips 10 Bloomfield Street 1944 Marjorie Pierce 69 Forest Street 1946 D John H. Devine 19 Slocum Road 1945 Murray T Potter 19 Walnut Street 1945 Harold C Denham 8 Jackson Court 1944 Elwyn G. Preston 4 Bennington Road 1945 Arthur C Dodge 52 Percy Road 1945 William F. Downe 286 Marrett Road 1945 R William H. Driscoll 25 Winthrop Road 1946 Randall W Richards 67 Farmcrest Avenue 1945 Henry W Robertson 4 Raymond Street 1946 Richard E. Rowse 1906 Mass. Avenue 1946 E Lester F Ellis 188 Waltham Street 1946 Robert L. Ryder 1 Grassland Street 1945 Robert H. Eldridge 495 Waltham Street 1945 s Edward W Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1944 F Clements H Ferguson 30 Vine Brook Road 1945 Rupert E. . Stevenseves 24 HiWlltopm Streetvenue 1945 6 William Wallace Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace 1946 athH. S 520 Mass. Avenue 1946 Robert W Fernald 4 Washington Street 1944 Matthew Stevenson 1632 Maas. 1946 Howard W. Foley 283 Marrett Road 1944 T Lee E Tarbox S Rowland Avenue 1945 G H Webster Thomas 50 Bloomfield Street 1944 John E. Gilcreast 73 Bloomfield Street 1946 Alfred P Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road 1944 William R. Greeley 1948 Mass. Avenue 1945 Arthur L Graves 76 Bloomfield Street 1944 W Edwin B Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1945 H Edwin B Worthen, Jr 5 Winthrop Road 1946 William M Hall 1357 Mass Avenue 1946 Stephen F Hamblin 45 Parker Street 1944 James A Harding, Jr 14 Highland Avenue 1946 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Arthur F Hutchinson 169 Blossom Street 1944 C Edwin W.Hutchinson 135 Blossom Street 1944 James J Carroll 27 Muzzey Street 1944 J F Thacher Jenney 16 Vine Brook Road 1945 Charles E Ferguson 10 Highland Avenue 1944 10 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL REPORTS 9 H G Robert H Holt 11 Bennington Road 1944 Bradford Giddings 3 Stetson Street 1944 Charles 0 Goodwin 12 Coolidge Avenue 1944 George E. Graves 33 Adams Street 1945 P William 0 Potter 25 Walnut Street 1944 H Hazen W Hamlin 50 Gleason Road 1944 Norman C Hooper 35 Bertwell Road 1946 S George C Sheldon 16 Percy Road 1945 Clarence R Hopkins 15 Meriam Street 1944 IC W Joseph G Kraetzer 85 Meriam Street 1944 Sydney R Wrightington 7 Bennington Road 1944 L James H Lewis 23 Meriam Street 1946 PRECINCT THREE Moses M Low 95 No, Hancock Street 1944 A Alan 0 Adams 15 Somerset Road 1946 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 0 Brown 27 Edgewood Road 1946 Reward M Munroe 344 Lowell Street 1944 Albert H Burnham 34 East Street 1946 William I Burnham 30 East Street 1945 R Eugene T Buckley 22 Grant Street 1944 Lester T Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1945 Gordon D Richards 58 Hancock Street 1945 C Guy S Chace 10 Meriam Street 1944 S Philip M Clark 41 Hancock Street 1945 Doris G Sands 103 Meriam Street 1944 Walter E Sands 103 Meriam Street 1944 D George B Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1946 George M Davis 36 Woodland Road 1946 CIarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Road 1946 William H Shurtleff 41 Somerset Road 1946 Norman A Downs 11 Edgewood Road 1945 George E Smith 34 Grant Street 1945 James W Smith 16 Franklin Road 1945 E James W Smith, Jr 8 Glen Road 1946 Roswell S Eldridge lfi Edgewood Road 1944 Robert M Stone 32 Hayes Avenue 1945 Everett S. Emery 3 Stetson Street 1945 George W Emery 47 Somerset Road 1945 T Leland H Emery 5 Stetson Street 1944 Fletcher W Taft 4 Upland Road 1944 Carl W Terhune 53 Grant Street 1946 Ralph H Tucker 100 Meriam Street 1946 F Gerald C Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1944 Roy A Ferguson 11 Berwick Road 1945 ANNUM, REPORTS 11 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON W G George P Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue 1945 Archibald R. Giroux 6 Stratham Road 1946 Harvey F Winlock 61 Meriam Street 1944 Robert Whitney 10 Round Hill Road 1945 H Paul Hanson 70 Hill Street I946 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Carl Hauck 14 Harbell Street 1944 H Converse Hill 2101 Mass.Avenue 1945 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.Manion 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 B William E. Mulilken 225 Waltham Street 1945 Clayton F Beach 44 Winter Street 1945 Winthrop H Bowker 2184 Mass. Avenue 1945 N Frederick S. Britton 8 Bedford Street 1945 Thomas A.Napoli 23 Middle Street 1944 Carl E. Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1946 Fred C Newhall 2 Audubon Road 1945 William J Buckley 234 Lincoln Street 1944 Donald E Nickerson 2198 Mass. Avenue 1946 C p Winfield S. Caouette 4 Wachusett Circle 1944 Charles T Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Road 1944 Howard A. Patterson 123 Blake Road 1945 Otis J Conner 58 Outlook Drive 1944 Geoffrey L Pippette 45 Shade Street 1946 Francis W. Copp 127 Blake Road 1946 Francis B Culbertson 62 Harding Road 1946 R J Everett Cumming 20 Vaille Avenue 1944 Francis H. Ready 2246 Mass. Avenue 1945 Howard E Custance 2 Tewksbury Street 1946 Lawrence H Rivers 29 Lincoln Street 1944 Theodore A Custance 100 Bedford Street 1945 William R Rosenberger 2139 Mass Avenue 1944 D S Paul W Dempsey 187 Spring Street 1946 H Raymond Darling 21 Outlook Drive 1944 James C Shaw 11 Hamblen Street 1944 Gordon Elliot Slater 9 Kimball Road 1944 F Gail W Smith 174 Wood Street 1946 Robert J Fawcett 511 Marrett Road 1945 A Randall Soderberg 51 Dexter Road 1944 Frederic L. Fischer 2 Stratham Road 1945 George M Fuller 2210 Mass. Avenue 1946 T George R Fuller 1 Sunnyknoll Avenue 1945 Thomas L Taylor 33 Prospect Hill Road 1945 ANNUAL REPORTS 13 14 TOWN OF LEXINGTON W Frederick D Wella 58 Prospect Hill Road 1946 Roland L. Wentworth 44 Simonds Road 1945 Raymond L. White 12 Middle Street 1946 George G Whiting 333 Waltham Street 1944 APPOINTED OFFICERS Adam S Wood 126 Cedar Street 1945 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Animal Inspector Dr Chester L. Blakely s George W Saran° 315 Lincoln Street 1945 Appropriation Committee Lewis L Hoyt, '45, Chairman Richard W Maynard, '44 George 51 Hynes, '44 Fred C Newhall, '44 Raymond A. Bond, '45 Carl E Bryant, '45 Harvey F Winlock, '46 Ronald D. Brown, '46 Thacher Fenney, '46 Raymond L. White, Ex-Officio Assessors Clyde E Steeves, '43, Chairman _ WiIliam I. Burnham, '43 William H. Shanahan, '44 Leland H. Emery, '44 William E. Cann, '45 Assistant Assessor Frederick J. Spencer Board of Appeals C. Edward Glynn, '48, Chairman [Acting under Building and Arthur N Maddison, '44 Zoning Law) Donald E, Nickerson, '45 Winthrop H Bowker, '46 Errol H Locke, '47 Board of Appeals J. Milton Brown (Associate Members) Harold F. Lombard Lester T Redman Walter C. Ballard Board of Health Agents Hazel 7 Murray Thomas Bowdidge Alexander Armour Board of Retirement Howard S 0 Nichols, '46 *George V Morse *Resigned—vacancy diled by appointment of Helen Ready, '45 Raymond L White ANNUAL REPORTS 15 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Clarence S Walker, '44 Health inspector John Lamont Howard S.0 Nichols,'46 Thomas G Lynah, '48 Health Officer Victor N Rochette, M D B uilding Inspector William E Cann Lockup Keeper John W Rycroft B urial Agents Ralph H Marshall Measurer of Wood, Bark and Manure Jacob Bierenbroodapot Alice M McCarthy Harold I Wellington Cary Memorial Library, Librarian Ralph A Nason Milk Inspector John Lamont Cary Memorial Library Eleanor R, Trowbridge (Each Lexington Branch) Moth Dept Superintendent John J Garrity Cary Memorial Library, Janitor Michael E McDonnell Odorless Cart, Charge of Peter Canessa Cary Memorial Library,Treasurer Rev Harold T Handley Old Age Assistance Bureau *Errol H Locke *Resigned—vacancy filled by Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J Murray appointment of John A. Lyons Constable Charles E Moloy *George C Sheldon *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of Dental Clinic Mrs Irving Yelland Matthew Stevenson Mrs Frank Hudson *Luther R Putney Thomas S Grindie *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of Dog Officer John A. Russell Ernest Cutter Fence Viewers Stanley A Higgins Old Age Assistance Bureau, Agent *George V Morse Clayton F. Beach *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of Field Drivers Edward C Maguire James E Col'ins John C Russell Fire Engineers George W Emery, Chairman Park Superintendent John J Garrity Robert W Fawcett William H Driscoll Plumbing Inspector Ernest A Lindstrom Alan 0 Adams Thomas J Donnelly Posture Clinic Committee Mrs. Steele Lindsay Forest Warden Roy A Cook *Mrs. Robert Moore *Resigned—vacancy filled by Gammell Legacy Income, Trustees Mrs George W Emery appointment of Acting with Dept, of Public Welfare) *George V Morse Mrs Emile J Kelley Vadeboncoeur Mrs Edith M Kelley *Resigned—vacancy filled by Miss Margaret Iiettell appointment of John A. Lyons Miss Margaret Noyes ANNUAL REPORTS 17 18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Public Welfare Agent 'George V Morse *Resigned—vacancy filled by appointment of James E Collins COMMITTEES APPOINTED Agent of Selectmen to Administer "George V. Morse Soldiers, Relief, Military&State Ald *Resigned—vacancy filled by AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS appointment of James E Collins Public Works Superintendent William C Paxton Registrars of Voters George H Lowe, '48, Chairman COMMITEE ON LECTURES UNDER THE WILL OF Malcolm H Clifford, '45 ELIZA CARY FARNHAM AND SUSANNA E CARY Leon H Truesdell,'44 Authorized March 31, 1941 James J Carroll, Clerk Robert H Holt Sealer of Weights and Measures John Lamont Thomas S. Grindle Grace L Merriam Slaughter Inspector George G Whiting COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Superintendent of Public Works William C Paxton Authorized March 31, 1941 *George W. Emery Town Accountant Raymond L White Lincoln C. Grub *James E Spellman Town Counsel Sydney R Wrightington COMMITTEE ON ARBORETUM Town Engineer Sohn T Cosgrove Authorized October 14, 1930 Stephen F Hamblin Edward B Ballard Town Physican Victor N Rochette, M D Sheldon A. Robinson Mrs Richard Engstrom Mist Mabel P, Cook Mrs. William D Milne Weighers (Public) tWilliam E Mulliken Dr Fred S Piper Mrs Hollis Webster Harold I Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SETUP OF Wire Inspector Louis W Bills VARIOUS TOWN DEPARTMENTS Authorized March 15, 1943 • Resigned # Deceased A Edward Rowse Lewis L Hoyt Wm Roger Greeley Elwyn G Preston Harry A Wheeler * Resigned REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 19 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Three Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for a term of one year; TOWN WARRANT 00 h P pills will be open at 6 00 A.M and will remain open until You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Mall in said Town on Monday, the fifteenth day of ComMONWEAi•TH OF :ILA.•.u'Hi:SETzs MIDDLESEX, ss. March, 1943, at 8.00 P hI, at which time and place the following To the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Greeting; Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by section eight of In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are said chapter directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington,qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective Article 2 To recei►e the reports of any Board of Town Officers voting places in said Town. or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees Precinct One, Adams School, Precinct Two, Three, and Four, Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Gait' Memorial Building, on Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money MONDAY, the FIRST DAY of MARCH, A. D., 1943, 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- at 6 o'clock A M., then and there to act on the following artietpo able within one ,yeas and to renew any note or notes as may be given Article 1 To choose by ballot the following town officers for a period of less than one `ear in accordance with Section 17, Clraptei 44, General Laws One Town Clerk foi the term of one year; One Selectman far the term of three years, Ai tele 4 To see if the Town will make the usual appropriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropriation, by One Town Treasures foi the team of one year; transfer from available funds, or by a combination of the two meth One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, ods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. One Cemetery Commissioner for the terns of three years, One Member of the School Committee for the term of three years; Article To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the Excess and One Moderator foi the term of one year, Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Two Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years, One Member of the Planning Board for tire term of two years; Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors Two Members of the Planning il3oaid for the team of one yeas, to use money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1943 tax rate, or act in any other manner in relation thereto Two Constables foi the term of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to of three years; pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various town depart- 'I wo Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for a terns of one menta year, Article S To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of One Town Meeting; Member in Precinct Two for a term of sine money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, year, General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 21 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based the year 1941 on hourly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in Works Department when used on various projects carried on under such accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may deter- the direction of said Department, the amount of said Charge not mine during the year 1943 in aceordanc with authority contained in to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar the By laws of the Town, subject to the assessment of betterments, equipment,oi net in any other manner in relation thereto and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor,and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for able funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or act in fire payment of pensions to retired members of the Police Depart an other mariner in relation thereto ment, under Chapter 32, (ienetai Laws, or act in any other mantel 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- Article.19. To see if the Town will amend section 5 of Article III mine during the year 15143 in accordance with St 1897, Ch 504 as of the General By laws of the Town, by striking out of the first sen amended,or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any necessary fence thereof the words "six o'clock in the morning" and sustituting easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, therefor the words "such hour as the Selectmen shall determine and by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds shall set forth in the warrant foi the meeting", so that the first sen of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto tence of said section 5 shall read as follows• "The annual meeting Article 12. '1n see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to of the Town shall be called for such horn as the Selectmen shall de- pay a bonus to regular, full time employees of the Town of Lexing terrniiie and shall set loitlr in the wazrant for the meeting and there ton, and appropriate money therefor, said money to be provided by aftei the polls shall}�be open continuousll for voting until eight direct appropriation, b3 transfer from available funds, or by a corn o'clock iii the evening", mact in any other manner in relation there binatron of the two methods, or act in any other manner in relation to thereto Article 20 To see if the Town will accept General Laws, Cli 40, Ai bele 13 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to sec 30A as inserted by St 1938, Ch 1.33, sec 2, being an act to pre pay the necessary expenses of School Officers incuired outside the vent rnnituiplieit� of proposals for the same change in Zoning By laws oi i Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the In Iicii application, oi act in any other manner iii relation Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the thereto School Department Ai tide 21 To see if the Town will amend the General By laws Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money of the Town imp adding to Article XXVI, a new section substantially for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 of the Gen as follows ei al Laws, or net in any other manner in relation thereto Sec 2 The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Ch Ai tele 15 To see if the Town will accept Genet al Laws, Ch 85, 148, ser 11, as amended shall be as follows See lla as inserted by St 1941, Ch 710 relating to the registration isForsuing ssuing the original license, $l 00 plus a reasonable charge and operation of hie tiles, or act in any other manner in relation for advertising thereto. Article 10. To see if the Toe n will Fix the fees for the issue of For each annual certificate of i°egistratioir, 50. Building and Plumbing Permits, or act in any other manner in rela Article 22 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to tion thereto. appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance REPORT Oe TOWN CLERK 23 24 TOWN OF LEXINGTON with G L Chapter 41, Sec 4A, or act in any other manner in cels as voted by two thirds of the Selectmen, under authority of G L, tion thereto. Ch. 44, Sec_ 31, and appropriate money therefor, or act in any other Article 23 To see if the Town will recommend to the Board of manner in relation thereto. Selectmen that licenses be granted for public exhibition of moving pictures on Sundays to which admission may be charged, or act in Article 29 To see if the Town will ratify and approve payments any other manner in relation thereto or liability for repairs and reconstruction of the Central Fire Sta- tion and replacement of equipment damaged or destroyed by a fire, Article 24 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to due to an extreme emergency involving the safety of persons and install an electi is light pole and light on land of the Boston& Maine property, as voted by two thirds of the Selectmen, under authority Railroad near the railroad station at Lexington Center, under the of G L, Ch 44, See 31, and appropriate money therefore, said authority of G L Ch 40, Sec 5 (33) oi any other power them there- money to be pro►ided by direct appropriation,by transfer from avail to enabling, and to appropriate a sum of money to defray the ex able funds, or by a combination of the two methods, or act in any pensee thereof, or act in any other manner in relation thereto other manner in relation thereto. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Article 30 To see if the Town, pursuant to authority contained By laws of the Town of Lexington, as follows 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 By changing Article XXII, Sec, 1 to read as follows houses in towns. Section 1 No owner or agent having charge of any Article 31 To see if the Town will amend its Building By laws budding or a lot of land abutting on a sidewalk,shall place, by adding thereto a new article relating to apartment houses, sub or permit oi suffer to remain foi more than four 'hours tantially in accordance with the copy on file in the office of the heti►sen sunrise and sunset, any snow or ice upon such side. Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed copies of which walks, unless such ice is made even and covered with sand, will be mailed to the town meeting members, or act in any other sawdust,earth or ashes to pre►ent slipping" manner in relation thereto or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 32 To see if the Town will accept a special act of the Article Ai To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town Legislature of 1943 enacted pursuant to vote of the annual Town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Fern Street from the Meeting of March, 1942, or an amendment to the General Laws, an- present end of the accepted way to Moreland Avenue, so called, as thorizing the Town to remo►e snow from private ways open to public laid out by the Selectmen, and shown upon a certain plan on file in travel, or act in any other manner in relation thereto the office of the Town Clerk, 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 Acts of 1943, enacted pursuant to vote Article 27 To see if the Town will appropriate money for the of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1942 authorizing the Select- payment for premiums on policies of insurance against loss or dam- men to appoint a Board of Public Welfare to exercise the legal tune- age to Town property which may result from enemy attack, inelud tions of the 13oaid of Public Welfare now exercised by the Board of ing any action taken by the Military, Naval, or Air Force of the Selectmen and Public Works, under Statute 1922, Ch 1, or act in United States in resisting enemy attack, or act in any other manner any other manner in relation thereto. in relation thereto. Article 28. To see if the Town will ratify and approve payments Article 34 To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to or liability for snow removal in 1943 prior to this meeting due to convey the land in East Lexington known as the Old Adams School I.ot, more particularly described iii Certificate of Registration of an extreme emergency involving the safety of persons and property, Title, No. 42373, recorded in Book 282, page 41, in the Office of the REPORT OF TOWN CLERK $5 26 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Article 35 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, MARCH 1, 1943 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 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the 1943, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Town of Lexington met in their respective voting places in said Town on Monday. March the first in the year of our Lord nineteen And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least hundred and forty three at six o'clock in the forenoon before the time of said meeting ax provided in the By law of the Town The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts Precinct One, Adams School, Precinct Two, Hereof fail not,and make due return on this Warrant,with your Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting The following election officers having been duly appointed by Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of Feb- ruary, eb the Selectmen, and Wardens of the Carious precincts were assigned A A 19 3 for duty as follows PRECINCT ONE ARCHIBALD R. GIROUX Charles 7 Dailey Warden WILLIAM 0 POTTER Pauline E Bartlett Inspector A EDWARD ROwSE George E Foster Inspector ERROL H LOCKE Mary E Stankard Clerk GEORGE W SARANO Mary A Rowland Teller Selectmen of Lexington Mary E Tracey Teller Annie H McDonnell Teller George F Stygles Teller Ilda T Field Teller CONSTABLE'S RETURN Edith T Kew Teller L Ellsworth Pierce Teller February 19, 1943 To the Town Clerk' PRECINCT TWO Victor H Harmon Warden I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed Lucius A Austin Inspector copies of the foregoing Warrantin the vestibule of the Town Office Ruth R Ray Inspector Building and seven other public places in the Town, and by mailing Arthur L Hanson Teller a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town, ten Edward McGrory Teller days before the time of said meeting Elizabeth R Nourse Teller Mary D Oliver Teller Attest. Madeline V Peterson Teller JOHN C Russ>s>;r., Laurina M Wilson .. Teller Florence E Griesheimer . . Teller Constable of Lev$ngton Helen McCaffrey Teller REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 27 88 TOWN OF' LEXINGTON PRECINCT THREE The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the re- Franklin W Coleman .. Warden suit as follows. Peter Robertson Inspector Charles Moloy, Jr Inspector Precinct One 104 One hundred four Emma Zitso Teller Precinct Two 148 One hundred forty eight Ella G Callahan Teller Precinct Three 164 One hundred sixty four Gladys MacKay ... Teller Precinct Four 120 One hundred twenty Emma L Hovey Teller John J McCormack Teller Total 536 Five hundred thirtysix Anna L McCormack Teller Esther P Graham • .... Teller Rosalie McDonald Teller TOWN CLERK Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total PRECINCT FOUR James J Carroll . . 102 139 141 114 496 William E Mulliken Warden Blanks 2 9 23 6 40 Irene Robinson Deputy Inspector Daniel A Gorman, Jr Deputy Inspector Total 104 148 164 120 536 Mary J Ferry Clerk Helen T Maguire Teller James J Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year Helen rif Kirk Teller Caroline F Deloury • .. . . .. ... . Teller Alice M Ryan Teller SELECTMAN Agnes 0 Hall Teller Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Constance L Thompson Teller George C Sheldon 95 125 147 109 476 Catheryne M Ferry Teller Blanks .......... . 9 23 17 11 60 The polls were declared open in each precinct at six o'clock A M Total . . . 104 148 164 120 536 and remained open until eight o'clock P M, after which time after due notice, they were closed. George C Sheldon was elected as Selectman for three years The election oll'eei s n►ei a sw of n to the faithful performance of their duties TOWN TREASURER Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total p The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, James J Carroll 103 137 143 110 493 the talks sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk Blanks 1 11 21 10 43 being used Total 104 148 164 120 536 The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows. James J Carroll was elected as Town Treasurer for one year Precinct One 1512 One thousand five hundred twelve Precinct Two 1305 One thousand three hundred five Precinct Three 1382 One thousand three hundred eighty two COLLECTOR OF TAXES Precinct Four 1509 One thousand five hundred nine — Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Total 5708 Five thousand seven hundred eight William S Scamman 101 131 151 117 500 Blanks 3 17 13 3 36 The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and TO i 104 148 164 120 536 delivered to the Town Clerk at his office William S. Scamman was elected as Collector of Taxes for one year 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 Blanks 33 49 47 24 153 Total 104 148 164 120 536 John E Gilcreast was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years Total 208 296 328 240 1072 Richard P Cromwell and Gordon D Richards elected to the Planning Board for one year SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONSTABLES Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Pre 1 Pre.2 Fre 3 Pre 4 Total Tracy W Ames 95 131 143 11I 480 Blanks 9 17 21 9 56 Edward C Maguire 98 133 145 110 486 John C Russell 101 133 139 106 479 Blanks 9 30 44 24 107 Total 104 148 164 120 536 — — --- Tracy W Ames was elected to the School Committee for three years Total 208 296 328 240 1072 Edward C Maguire and John C Russell were elected as Constables for one year MODERATOR TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Robert H Holt .. 94 127 141 106 468 For Three Years Blanks . .. 10 21 23 14 68 PRECINCT ONE Total 104 148 164 120 536 *Gilbert A Arnold •••••••••••••• 86 Robert H Holt was elected as Moderator for one year. "Henry Brash 86■John Milton Brown ...... ..... 80 *Ernest Cutter S7 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 • Linealn C. Crush 91 Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. 94 127 146 104 471 *Mary D Hatch 84 BIanks 23 46 37 31 137 *Arnold . nF. Howard .. 83 Total 208 296 328 240 1072 Gerold M Hynes .. ... 92 *Harold S Liridick 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 B2orse89 • 'Louis J Reynolds . 89 PLANNING BOARD "'Emile I Vadeboncoeur91 Blanks298 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre.4 Total Clements H Ferguson 93 125 147 112 477 PRECINCT TWO Blanks 11 23 17 8 59 'Harald C Ashley .. 106 Total 104 148 164 120 536 'Charles S Beaudry102 'Walter G Black . .... ... 106 Clements H Ferguson was elected to the Planning Board for two years *William B Chamberlain .. . 115 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 3/ 32 TOWN OF LEXINGTON *Willaim H. Driscoll113 *James W Smith, Jr .. . . .... 123 • • ....... *Lester F Ellis .......... ... • 107 *Carl W. Terhune . ...... .. • • 123 -•• .. ... *William Wallace Ferguson .. 106 'Ralph H Tucker ...... 118 ..... *John E Gilcrest 110 Blanks •••• .. ... ........ 479 *William M. Hall104 *James A Harding Jr. 112 PRECINCT FOUR *Arthur H McLearn ... 105 *Carl E Bryant ... 79 *Marjorie Pierce . 95 *Henry W Robertson .... 103 *Francis W Copp 73 . *Francis B Culbertson • 85 *Richard E Rowse 10695 *Rupert H Stevens . 106 *Howard E Custance ... ... . .... . ......... *Matthew Stevenson 100 'Paul W. Dempsey . 90 .. .. 92 *George M Fuller .... ...... . ...... Alfred P Tropeano . 93 *Archibald R. Giroux .. . 98 *Edwin B Worthen, ir115 86 ••••• *Paul Hanson ... . Blanks 612 *Elmer C Houdlette .. 76 'Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years 'Roy Johnsen ... 83 Ernest MacDermid .- . • 57 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS *George A Mallion . 74 *Everett E Morrill .. .... 83 For One Year *Donald E Nickerson .. . • 79 *Geoffrey L Pippette — - 68 PRECINCT ONE *Gail W. Smith . . . 80 *Rufus L McQuillan 90 *Frederick D. Wells .. ..... . - - 69 ... ... .. ...................... . *Carl J Samsel . 82 *Raymond L. White .... 77 . . .. 67 Blanks . 36 Adam S. Wood . . . Blanks . ....... -• • 529 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of one year *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years TOWN MEETING MEMBERS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years For One Year *Bradford Giddings . 134 PRECINCT THREE *Joseph G Kraetzer .. 136 101 129 Wilbur H Abbott . . • •••• *Doris G. Sands •--• ••• • • • *Alan G Adams 126 Blanks . ...... . ... •••..• 93 *Ronald D Brown 135 *Town Meeting Members elected for the term of one year *Albert H Burnham . .. ... *George M Davis 133 A true record *Norman C. Hooper ..... 109 *Henry A Letoiie84 Attest' • *James H. Lewis .. . 125 JAMES J. CARRoLL, *Richard W Maynard . 134 . . . . . . .......... .... Town Clerk 'Pauline A Mayo 113 'Charles C. McCormack 105 *Neil McIntosh125 Special meeting of Town Meeting Members of Precinct 4 held in • . .. *Clayton M Morse '....." '—....... 136• Estabrook Hall, March 13, 1943, to fill a vacancy for a term of two *George B. Sargent .. 132 *Clarence Shannon 121 years ending in March 1945, caused by the death of Willard C. Hill *William H Shurtleff . 126 Meeting called to order at 7.30 P. M. by the Town Clerk, James J. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 33 34 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Carroll, who presided. There were twenty nine (29) Town Meeting Members present Nominations for candidates were made from the floor Adam SADJOURNED TOWN MEETING Wood, 126 Cedar Street, was nominated by Theodore A Custance which was duly seconded On voting which was duly seconded, all MARCH 15, 1943 nominations were closed and by a unanimous vote, Adam S Wood was duly elected to fill the unexpired term ending in March, 1945 JAMS$ J CARROLL, The Town Meeting was called to order at 8.08 P M by the Mod- Town Clerk erator, Robert H. Holt. There were 158 Town Meeting Members present Special Meeting Members of Precinct 2 held March 15, 1943 in The Town Clerk,James J Carroll, read the warrant for the meet- Esterbrook Hall for the purpose of filling two vacancies, one for a ing until further reading was wai►ed upon motion of Selectman, term ending in March,1945 and one for a term ending in March, 1944 George C. Sheldon 8 09 P M. Meeting called to order at 7 45 P. M. by the Town Clerk, James The Constable's Return was read by the Town Clerk. 8 09 P M J Carroll, who presided Nominations were heard from the floor for the term ending March, 1945. as follows Thacher Jenney of 16 Vine Unless otherwise noted, all al tides were presented by Selectman, Brook Road, which was duly seconded, Alfred P Tropeano, 25 Vine A Edward Rowse. Brook Road, which was duly seconded Ballots were passed for the Article 2. The Appropriation Committee report presented by election by the following, Harold B Lamont and William E Chain Richard W Maynard, Vice Chairman. Motion made and seconded fierlain, who sei ved as tellers The final result of the vote being that Appropriation Committee report be accepted and placed on file. Thacker ;Fenney received fifteen (15) votes, Alfred P Tropeano re- 8 12 P.M. celled fourteen (14) votes w hereby Thacher Jenney was duly elected for the term ending in 1945 Report of Advanced Program and Budgeting Committee present- On nominations from the floor the name of Alfred P. Tropeano, ed by Donald E. Nickerson 8 15 P. M 25 Vine Brook Road, was nominated and duly seconded for the term The following vote presented by William R Greeley ending in March, 1944. By a vote duly seconded further noniina- Voted That the Modcn•atoi be authorized to appoint a commit- lions were closed, whereby voice vote, Alfred P. Tropeano, 25 Vine tee of five to continue the work of the present advanced Program- Brook Road was unanimously elected to complete the term ending ming and Budgeting Committee in March, 1944 Carried Unanimously 8 16 P M. JAMES J CARROLI, u ClerkArticle 2 Voted. That a committee of three be appointed by the Tow Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary for the current year Carried Unanimously 8 16 P M. Voted. That a committee be appointed by the Moderator con sisting 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 expel fence, to study REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 3S 36 TOWN OF LEXINGTON' the set up of various Town departments in the interest of efficiency OTHER FINANCE OFFICES & ACCOUNTS and economy and make recommendations to the next Annual Town Expenses 125.00 Meeting. Carried Unanimously 8 28 P M Carried Unanimously 8.18 P M COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT The following motion presented by Pauline A Mayo' Personal Services 5,067.82 (Of which $2,850 00 is for 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 Article 3. Voted That the Town Treasurer, with the approval LAW DEPARTMENT Personal Services and Special Fees 1,750 00 of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorised to borrow money fromExpenses 300 00 time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year be Carried 'Unanimously 8 30 P M ginning January 1, 1944. and to issue a note or notes therefor, pay able within oneyear and to renew any note or notes that maybe TO94'N CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 2 346 67 given for a pellod of less than one year in accordance with Section (Of which $1,800 00 is for salary of the Town Clerk) 17, Chaptei 44, 1-aeneral Laws. Expenses 162 00 Cal rigid Unanimously 8 25 P M Carried Unanimously 8 30 P M Article 4 Voted That the following amounts be appropriated ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction of Selectmen Expenses 50400 and assessed for the current year Carried Unanimously 8 30 P M There were no objections from the Town Meeting Members as to ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—Jurisdiction of Town Clerk the amounts being noted groupsExpenses 10196 Carried Unanimously 8 30 P M APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Personal Services • $400 00 REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT Expenses 495 00 Personal Services 433 75 Carried Unanimously 8 26 P M Expenses 122 96 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M Personal Services 2,613 35 Expenses 1,600 00 PUBLIC WORKS—Superintendent's Office Personal Services 5,178 II Carried Unanimously 8 26 P M Expenses 150 00 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M. Personal Services . .. 4,643 74 Expenses 300 00 TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Carried Unanimously 8 27 P M Personal Services 4,128 66 Expenses 7,000 00 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M Personal Services 1,556 66 (Of which $1,000 00 is for salary of the Town Treasurer) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Expenses . . . . . .. . 417 00 Personal Services .. ... 8,966 62 Carried tnanimously 8 27 P M Expenses 700 00 Carried. Unanimously 8 31 P M REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 37 38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses100 00 DOG OFFICER Carried Unanimously 8 31 P M Personal Services 100 00 Expenses 75 00 PLANNING BOARD Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M Expenses 250 00 Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF RETIREMENT Persona! Services 500 00 Expenses 455 00 Expenses . . 5,000 00 Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M Carried Unanimously 3 32 P M POLICE DEPARTMENT MILK INSPECTOR Personal Services . . 38,148 75 Personal Services • 400 00 Expenses 3,375 00 Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M DOG CLINIC FIRE DEPARTMENT Expenses 450 00 Personal Services 86,350 00 Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M Expenses 7,415 00 Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M. DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services .. 1,750.00 AMBULANCE Expenses 100 00 Expenses 200 00 Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M Carried Unanimously 8 32 P M POSTURE CLINIC BUILDING DEPARTMENT Expenses 625 00 Personal Services 1,100 00 Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M Expenses 155 00 Carried Unanimously 8 33 P M VITAL STATISTICS Expenses 25 00 WIRE DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M Personal Services 600 00 Expenses100 00 ANIMAL INSPECTION Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M Personal Services 500 00 WEIGHTS & MEASURESCarried Unanimously 8 35 P M Personal Services 500 00 Expenses 265 00 SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION Personal Services 800 00 Carried Unanimously 8 33 P M Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M INSECT SUPPRESSION PLUMBING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 300 00 Personal Services 900 00 Wages and Expenses 2,525 00 Expenses 130.00 Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M SHADE TREES SEWER MAINTENANCE Wages and Expenses 950 00 Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M Personal Serviscess 318 65 Wages and Expenses .. . ... ... .. 2,900 00 FOREST FIRES Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M Personal Services . 50 00 Wages and Expenses 500 00 SEWER SERVICES Carried Unanimously 8 34 P M Wages and Expenses 1,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8 35 P M REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 39 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTQN a CARE OF DUMPS AND REMOVAL Or ASHES STATE AID Wages and Expenses1,700 00 Cash Grants 500 90 Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M Carried Unanimously 8.38 P M GARBAGE COLLECTION MILITARY AID Expenses6,000 00 Cash Grants 800 00 Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SOLDIERS' BURIALS Personal Services .. 410 82 Burial Expenses 100 00 Wages and Expenses .., 30,000 00 Carried Unanimously 8 39 P M Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M SOLDIERS' RELIEF SNOW REMOVAL Personal Services 615 23 Wages and Expenses 13 600 00 Administration . .. .. . .. . . ... .. 25 00 Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M. Aid and Expenses 5,000 00 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Carried Lnanimously 8 39 P M Wages and Expenses ... 700 00 Carried Unanimously 8 36 P MSchool Maintenance presented by Randall B Houghton, School Committee STREET LIGHTS Expenses22,500 00 Voted That the sum of two hundred twenty nine thousand, seven Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M hundred ninety-eight dollars and sixty-six cents ($220,798.66) be ap STREET SIGNS propriated and assessed for the support of the Public Schools for the • Wages and Expenses .. . 400 00 Carried Unanimously 8 36 P M current year as follows HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD MACHINERY Personal Services $186,543 66 Expenses .. 14,000 00 Expenses ..... ................... 43,255 00 (To be transferred from Road Machinery Fund) Carried Unanimously 8 40 P M Carried Unanimously 8 37 P M The following presented by Randall B. Houghton. PUBLIC WELFARE Personal Services3,07617 Voted• That the sum of two'hundred and three dollars ($203.00) Administration Items 760 00 be appropriated and assessed for the maintenance of classes for in- Commodity Distribution 500 00 Town Physician 750 00 struction in Americanization. Aid and Expenses . ....... 31,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8.40 P. M. (Of which $3,000 00 is to be transferred from Cash Reserved for Purchase of Stamps) The following presented by Randall B. Houghton: Carried Unanimously 8:37 P. M. Voted: That the sum of one thousand, six hundred and twenty- DEPENDENT CHILDREN AID nine dollars 0;1,629 00) be appropriated and assessed for the pay- Personal Services ... 315 24 meat of tuition of pupils attendingVocational School. Administration .. .. 25.00 F Aid and Expenses ..... . 11,000 00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P M. Carried Unanimously 8 37 P M OLD AGE ASSISTANCE The following presented by Randall B. Houghton: Personal Services 945 70 Voted: That the sum of*.15,25040 be appropriated and assessed Administration Items200.00 Aid and Expenses37,500 00 for the support of Cary Memorial Library and Branch for the cur- Carried Unanimously 8 38 P M rent year, as follows: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 41 42 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Personal Services $10,730 40 INTEREST ON DEBT Expenses4,520 00 Interest 7,276 88 (Which includes the amount received from the Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M County for dog licenses) Carried Unanimously 8 41 P M CEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Westview Personal Services . . , 500 00 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Wages and Expenses 4,090 00 Personal Services . ... . $4,276 28 (OP which $2,000 00 is to be transferred from the Expenses 8,800 00 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund) Carried Unanimously 8 41 P M Carried Unanimously 8 47 P M MEMORIAL DAYCEMETERY MAINTENANCE—Munroe Expenses 250 00 Personal Services 300 00 Carried Unanimously S 41 P M Wages and Expenses 2,383 00 PATRIOTS' DAY Carried Unanimously 8 47 P M Expenses (Omitted account sufficient interest on And further voted. That the following amounts be appropriated• hand from Leroy Brown Trust) MATURING DEBT $65,34100 Carried Unanimously 8.42 P M Of which $4,000 00 is to be transferred from the CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Sewer Assessment Fund $6,000 00 is to trans- Pension Accumulation Fund 13,467 00 ferred from PWA North Lexington Sewer, $326- Interest Deficiency on Funds 60193 92 is to be transferred from PWA Vine Brook Carried Unanimously 8 42 P M Brook Drainage and Sewer $10,000 00 is to be PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING transferred from the Water Assessment Fund Wages and Expenses 8,804 00 $22,000 00 is to be transferred from the Water Carried Unanimously 8 43 P M Department Available Surplus Account, and the balance ($22,974 08) is to be raised in the tax INSURANCE levy of the current year Premiums 5,925 00 Carried Unanimously 8 48 P M Carried Unanimously 8 45 P M PRINTING TOWN REPORT And further voted. To ratify and approve the arrangement fol Expenses 750 00 lowed in 1942 whereby the receipts of the Road Machinery Fund Carried Unanimously 8 45 P M were increased by an hourly rental charge, not in excess of the ADMINISTl3ATION OF TRUST FUNDS amount allowed In the State, for use of the equipment of the De- Expenses 70 na partment of Public Woiks, When used for local purposes for which Carried Unanimously 8 45 P M appropriations may be Noted to the said Department. UNCLASSIFIED Carried Unanimously 8 48 P M. Expenses 190 00 Article 5 Indefinitely Postponed. Carried Unanimously 8 50 P M War Activities . 1,000 00 Rationing 710 00 Article 6 Indefinitely Postponed Carried Unanimously 8.50 P hl Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M Article 7 Voted That the following amounts be appropriated WATER IVIAINTENANCFL' and assessed foi the unpaid bills for the year 1942 of the following Personal Services 1,36944 accountsWages and Expenses 17,000 00 Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M SELECTMEN'S EXPENSES $74 20 WATER SERVICES (Francis I Hunt—reporting and transcribing hear Wages and Expenses .. ... . . ..... .... 3,000 00 ing before Board of SleIctmen and Fire Engin Carried Unanimously 8 46 P M eers) REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 43 4.3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD—Expenses 50.00 involved. For the payment of said bonus the sum of $16,471.65 he (Accounting work on 5 year budget) (Fred Newhall) appropriated and assessed for the current year PARK DEPARTMENT—Expenses 335 Town Counsel, Sydney R. Wrightington, states Article should (Theatre Pharmacy—films and developments) read "as compensation for services" Carried ilnanimoueIy 8 50 P M Suggestion by Richard W Maynard that vote read "to any in Article 8 Voted That the sum of $111,000 00 be appropriated dividual employee" instead of "to any single employee" was adopted, and assessed for the Reserve Fund, as provided by General Laws, whereby the vote reads as follows Chapter 40, Section 6 Article 12 Voted That the Selectmen,as compensation for sery (Of which the sum of $1,431.65 is to be transferred from the zrec, be alitllot i'/.ed to pay a 71s2bonus to regular full time employ Overlay Reserve Fund) ees of the School, Police, and Fixe Departments based ontheir an Carried Unanimously 8.51 P. M nual rate of earnings in effect December 31, 1942, not exceeding Article 9 Voted That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to $150 00 to any individual employee, said bonus to be retroactive to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the to January 1, 1943 and to be paid quarterly In the event of any em plo3 ee leaving the Town's employ during the year 1943, lie or she is year 1943 to receive a pro rata part of the quarter involved For the payment Carried Unanimously 8 52 P M of said bonus the sum of$16,471 65 be appropriated and assessed for Article 10. Voted That the Selectmen be authorized to install the current year water mains not less 6" nor more than 16" in diameter in such ac Carried Unanimously 9.00 P M cepted or unaccepted streets as mai be applied for during the year Article 12. Voted That the Selectmen,as compensation for sero 1943, subject to the assessment of betterments, and take by eminent ices rendered, be authorized to pay a 71% bonus to regular, full domain any necessary easements therefor. time employees of the Town,with the exception of the schools,police, (No appropriation --•- This vote is necessary to authorize the and fire dep.ti tments, on the basis of 1942 earnings, not exceeding 'Town to take easements and do the woik in 1943 as last year's vote $150 00 foi the yeau to any employee, to be retroactive to January 1, 1943 and to he paid quarterly lit the event of any employee leaving limited it to construction in 1942) the Town's employ daring the year 1943, lie or she is to receive a pro- Carried Unanimously $.53 P. M rata part of the quarter involved. For the payment of said bonus Article 11 Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install the sum of 47,454 89 be appropriated, of which $2,000.00 is to be sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be ap- plied transfeired from the Public Works Labor and Materials Account plied for during the year 1943 in accordance with St 1897, Ch. 504, and $1,234.89 is to be transferredfrom the Public Works Welfare as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any neces- Aid Account, and the balance of $4,220.00 is to be raised in the tax sary easements therefor. (No appropriation—same as Article 10 ) levy of the current year.. Carried Unanimously 8:54 P. M. Carried 1Tnanunousl3 9.00 P. M. Article 12. Voted• That the Selectmen be authorized to pay a Article 1y. Voted: That the sum of one hundred dollars ($100 00) 71% bonus to regular full time employees of the School,Police,and be appropriated and assessed to pay the necessary expenses of School Fire Departments based on their annual rate of earnings in effect Officers intoned outside the Commonwealth in securing informs December 31, 1942, not exceeding 1110.00 to any single employee; tion upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may said bonus to be retroactive to January 1, 1943 and to be paid quay- tend to improve the secs ice in the School Department. terly. In the event of any employee leaving the Town's employ dur This article presented by Randall B. Houghton. ['art led Unanimously 9 00 P. M. ing the year 1943,he' or she is to receive a pro rata part of the quarter REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 46 16 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 14 Voted That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated Police Pensions $1,166 67 and assessed for highway maintenance, said sum, or any portion Carried Unanimously 9 15 P M 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 Article 39 Voted That the Town amend Section 5 of Article State, County, or both, for this purpose. III of the General By laws by striking out the first sentence thereof Carried UnaniniousIy 9 01 P M the words "six o'clock in the morning" and substituting therefor the words "such hour as the Selectmen shall determine and shall set Article 15. Voted That the Town accept General Laws, Oh. 85, forth in the warrant for the meeting", so that the first sentence of Sec 11 a as inserted by St. 1941, Cli 710 relating to the registration said Section 5 shall read as follows and operation of bicycles. Carried Unanimously 9.11 P M "The annual meeting of the Town shall be called for such hour as the Selectmen shall determine and shall set forth in the warrant Article 16 Voted That the Town fix the fees for the issue of tor the meeting and therealtei the polis shall be open continuously Building and Plumbing permits as follows. for voting until eight o'clock in the evening" Carried Unanimously 9.18 P. M BUILDING Two family dwellings $8 00 One tamely dwellings5 00 Article 20 Indefinitely Postponed 9-18 P M. Stores—attached—first class 5.00 Stores—attached—second class 3 00 Article 21 Voted. That the Town amend the General iiy yaws All others . 2 00 Private garages and sheds 2 00 p3 adding to Ai title XXV.l, a new section substantially as follows 3 car garages and larger . 6 00 sec. 2—"The fees for storage of gasoline under General Laws, Ch Alterations 2 00 148, Sec. 13, as amended, shall be as follows For issuing the original license, $1 00 plus a reasonable charge PLUMBING for advertising New construction — base charge 2 00 FUi each annual certificate of registration, $ 50" plus 25c per 'fixture and 25c for each future fix- ture connection or appliance Carred Unanimously 9 19 P. M Alteration replacement—base charge 100 plus 25c per fixture and 25c for each future fixture Article: 42 Voted That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint connection or appliance one of then members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Carried Unanimously 9 13 P M G L,Chapter 41, Seec 4A. Ai tide 17 Voted• That the Town enlarge the scope of the Road Carried Unanimously 9 20 P M 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- Article 23 Voted That the To u, by its town meeting mend partrnent When used on various projects carried on under the direc- tiers recommends to the Selectmen that they grant licenses for pub don of said Department, the amount of said charge not to exceed lit exhibition of moving pictures on Sundays to which admission the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment may be charged Carried Unanimously 9 14 P M. Motion by Arthur F Hutchinson for indefinite postponement Article 18 Voted That the following sum be appropriated and Which was not seconded Therefore motion not accepted On declar assessed for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, ation of the Moderator by voice %ate, article was declared lost. De- under Chapter 32 of the General Laws and amendments. cision questioned, whereby standing vote taken as follows REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 47 48 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In Favor Tellers Opposed Resolved that it is the sense of the meeting that the Town revoke 17 Alan U Adams 15 its acceptance of the Tenement House Act in Towns and also adopt 56 Paul Hanson 40 as an amendment to its Building By law the new Article relating 10 Robert C Merriam 21 to apartment houses, copies of which have been mailed to all Town 83 76 Meeting Members Whereby vote was carried 9 30 P M Resolution adopted 9 41 1' M Article 24 Voted That the Selectmen be authorized to install an electric light pole and light on land of the Boston and' Maine Motion by Town Counsel, Sydney R Wriglitington, that reading Railroad near the railroad station at Lexington Center, under the of the amendment to Building By-law be omitted, which was unani authority of 0. L, Ch. 40. Sec 5 (33) or any other power them mously carried 9.43 P.M. thereto enabling Article JO Voted That the Town pursuant to authority con- Carried Unanimously 9 31 P M. tallied in Ch 20 of the Acts of 1943, revoke its acceptance of Ch 635 Article 25. Indefinitely postponed. Unanimous 9.31 P M of the Acts of 1912, being an act relative to tenement houses in Towns and now contained in G L, Ch 145 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 Article 31 Voted That the Town amend its Building By law Moreland Avenue, so called,as laid out by the Selectmen,and shown on aplan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated 18, by adding thereto.i new article entitled Article 22 i elating to apart- upon July ment houses in accoi dance with the copy which has been on file in 1916 the office of the Town Clerk and open to public inspection, printed Carried Unanimously 9:34 P M c opies of which have been mailed to all Town Meeting Members and Article 27 Voted That the suns of $1,500.00 be appropriated which reads as follows (Original on file in Town Cleik's Office) for the payment of premiums on policies of insurance against loss Car lied Unanimously 9 45 P M or damage to Town property which may result from enemy attack, including any action taken by the Military, Naval, or Air Force of Ai titles 30 and 31 as presented Gained led Unanimously 9 45 P M the United States in resisting enemy attack, Carried Unanimously 9.35 P M. Article .12 lndetinitel► postponed Cairied Unanimously 9:47 P M Article 28 Indefinitely postponed. 9.35 P. M Article 29 Voted That the Town ratify and approve payments Ai tide .1.3 Voted That the Town accept a special act of the of liability for repairs or reconstruction of the Central Fire Station Legislature. Chapter 6 of the Acis of 1943, enacted pursuant to vote and replacement of equipment damaged or destroyed by a fire, duo of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1942 authorizing the Select to an extreme emergency involving the safety of persons and prop men to appoint a Board of Public'Welfare to exercise the legal func erty, as ►ated by two thirds of the Selectmen under authority of tions of the Board of Public Welfare now exercised by the Board of L, Cli 44, Sec 31 and that the sum of $3,200 00 be appropriated Selectmen and Public Works, under Statute 1922, Ch. 1 therefor to be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Carried Unanimously 9 54 1' M Account Carried Unanimously 9.37 P Ili Ai tide 34 Motion for indefinite postponement Opposition for postponement by Francis E Burke,, representing Article 30 and 31 Suggestion by Town Counsel, Sydney R Veteran of Foreign Wars Agreement to postponement by Francis Wrightington, these articles be taken up together No objections E Burke, w hereby Article 34 was indefinitely postponed from the Town Meeting Members. Unanimous 9.59 P. M. REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 49 50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Article 35. Indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9.59 P. M. All articles being disposed with,motion made and seconded meet REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK ing be adjourned 10 P. tri. 1943 Attest: JAMES J CARRO.I,, Town Clerk December 31, 1943,. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, I xinytori, 41assachusett8 Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1943, including all licenses issued and fees collect(d, fees c(,l lected being turned over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued . 636 n $2.00 $1,272.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 109 @ 5 00 545.00 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued ........ 326 n 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 h 125 56.25 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 1 @ 2 25 2.25 Citizen Trapping Issued 10 @ 5 25 52 50 Free 16 Duplicates 6 a 60 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--458 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 51 52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 124 @ $2 00 $248.00 Mortgages Recorded . 17916 Assignment of Mortgages Recorded 103 1943 Foreclosure of Mortgages Recorded. 2 20 Mortgages Discharged 16 00 BIRTHS BY MONTHS Pole location Certificates 10 6 75 7 50 Certified Certificates 104 25 Poll Hooks . . 7 @ 50 3 50 Miscellaneous - 2 75 Gas Permits 51 I@ 50 25 50 In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals Month Total Males Females Males Females Males Females $589 89 SUMMARY January 18 1 0 9 S I0 8 February 16 2 1 8 5 10 6 Dog Licenses • $2,494 25 March 23 0 0 10 13 10 13 Sporting Licenses . . 962 25 April 15 2 1 7 5 9 6 Marriage Licenses ............. 248 00 May 21 1 0 13 T 14 7 Mortgages Recorded 17916 June 18 0 0 10 S 10 8 Assignments Recorded 1.03 July 21 0 0 9 12 9 12 Foreclosures Recorded . .. 2 20 August 21 0 0 9 12 9 12 Mortgages Discharged .. 16.00 September I6 0 0 10 5 10 5 Pole Location Certificates . 7 50 October 11 0 0 5 6 5 6 Certified Certificates 104 25 November 6 0 0 4 2 4 2 Miscellaneous . 2.75 December 3 0 1 2 0 2 1 Poll Books 3 50 Gas Permits . .. 25.50 1S8 6 3 96 83 102 86 $4,046.39 'The parentage of children was as follows: Respectfully submitted, Both parents born in United States 153 Both parents born in Foreign Countries .. 5 JAIIIRS J. CARROLL, one parent born in United States 31 One parent born in Foreign Country .... 31 Both parents born in Lexington 4 Town Clerk ... One parent born in Lexington33 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk REPORT OF TOWN CLERK 53 •54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1943 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MARRIAGES BY MONTHS December 31, 1943 Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's To the eatazen, of Lexington.: Totals First First Second Second Third Third The Board of Selectmen is pleased to offer the following report . January 12 11 10 1 2 0 0 for the year ending December 31, 1943 February 7 5 5 2 2 0 0 March 11 9 11 2 0 0 0 The Annual Election was held on March 1, 1943,. and Mr. George April 5 4 4 1 1 0 0 May 12 11 11 1 1 0 0 C Sheldon was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen for a June 19 18 17 1 2 0 0 term of three years The Board organized on March 8, 1943, and Mr. July 11 s 8 4 s 0 0 A Edward Rowse was elected Chairman August 13 11 12 1 0 1 1 September 10 7 9 3 1 0 o The Board continued its policy of meeting every Monday evening October 19 1e 17 3 2 0 0 for the disposition of routine business, and attending to various November 10 8 9 2 1 0 0 matters brought to its attention b3 indi►idnals and committees Ap- 17ecemhzr 10 8 8 2 2 0 0 pointments may be made at the Selectmen's Office by citizens desir- 139 lis 121 22 11 1 1 ing to meet with the Board There were foity tour (44) regular meet- ings and two (2) special meetings held this year Number of Marriages Recorded ,.,. ... 139 The Board sincerely regrets the termination of Mr. Archibald R. Non-residents 123 ResidentsGiroux's services with the Town Mr. Giroux has served the Town, 155 Solemnized in other places 56 devoting considerable time and effort, for a period of seven years, Age of Oldest Groom ..., 66 five of Which he served as Chairman or the Board of Selectmen, 111g Age of Oldest Bride 64 experience and knowledge of Town affairs was of considerable value, Age of Youngest groom17 and his services will be great13 missed. Age of Youngest Bride .... .. 15 Miss Eleanor M. Lowe, who has served the Town for seventeen JAMS J. CARROLL, years, eight of which she served as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk resigned as an employee of the Town, effective January 23, 1943.. Miss Lowe's services to the Town, in the capa.eity of Clerk, were carried out with unusual ability, good Judgment and tact. TAX TITLE PROPERTY Thirty nine (39) parcels of lea] 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 55 56 TOWN OF LEXINGTON VICTORY GARDENS RATIONING BOARD In cooperation with the Federal Government's Program for in- creased production of foodstuffs, the Board of Selectmen appointed Because of,the ever-increasing amount of work handled by the a Victory Garden Committee consisting of the following members Rationing Board, additional office help has been added to the staff, John J. Garrity, Frederick J Spencer and John Lamont The work but the Board itself continues to operate with six members, viz of this Committee was primarily to consider requests received from George E. Graves, Chairman, Robert P Trask, Lyon A Carter, citizens of Lexington for the use of tax title land for garden. pur- Charles A. Whipple, `Robert J Moore and James J Walsh poses There were 64 Victory Gardens planted under the supervi son of the Victory Garden Committee 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT remuneration The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Chief James J. + Resigned Sullivan requesting that'his retirement become effective as of March BOARD OF HEALTH 6, 1943 In compliance with the request, an Article was placed in the Warrant and the Annual Meeting appropriated funds for the pay The communicable diseases reported during the year are as fol- ment of pensions to retired members of the Police Department. lows: No.art Sergeant John C Russell was appointed Acting Chief of Police. No in Metropolitan He held this office until the examination for the position of Chief of Disease Lexington State Hospital Tvta<i Police was conducted b3 the Division of Civil Service and John W. Chicken Pox .. 20 1 21 Rycrol t, who obtained the highest rating, was appointed Chief. Dog Bite63 63 German Measles 151 161 The Board of Selectmen Noted to establish the position of Lieu- Lobar Pneumonia . s s II tenant in the Police Department. The Division of Civil Service has Mumps Measles 51 6s been requested to hold a competitive promotional examination at Scarlet Fever ............ 58 58 the earliest possible (late. Pulmonary Tuberculosis .. 27 27 Typhoid Fever .... 1 1 Whooping Cough 4 4 Rat Bite 1 I BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Vincent's Angina __ 1 1 Erysipelas .... 2 2 The Annual Town Meeting votedto accept a special Act of the Streptotoceic Throat 1 1 Legislature, Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1943, authorizing the Select- .Syphilis 1 I men to appoint a Board of Public Welfare to exericse the legal func- tions of the Board of Public Welfare, formerly exercised by the We would greatly appreciate it if physicians would report all cora- Board of Selectmen. The Selectmen appointed, as of May 1, 1943, a municable diseases to the Board of Health, and in cases where pa- Board of Public Welfare consisting of the following members bents are being cared for by members of their own families, the *Archibald R Giroux, Ernest Cutter, Harold F. Lombard, John A f'imil•ies should report the disease to the Board Lyons and Matthew Stevenson The Middlesex County Sanatorium continues to maintain its * Mr Henry A Letoile was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the Diagnostic Clinic to which physicians may refer patients for exam- resignation of Mr Giroux Mallon and x-ray without cost to the patient REPORT OF SELECTMEN 57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONCLUSION The Selectmen wish to acknowledge with thanks the cooperation and assistance given them by all Boards, Committees, and Town em- ployees during tube year 1943. LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE Respectfully submitted, TOWN OF LEXINGTON1943 , A EDWARD ROWSE WILLIAM (} Form Name Occupation Address GEORGE 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 ... 16 Lockwood Road Banks,Chester H., 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 36 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 .1, Clerk ..... ..... 363 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 . . 6 Locust Avenue Clare,Frank J, Tool Maker .. .. 433 A Mass. 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 Comman, 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 60 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Daly, John F, Insurance 54 Forest Street Locke, Arthur E, Salesman . 63 Farmcrest Avenue Dane, Francis S., Assistant Treasurer • ..1 Bennington Road Love, Frank J, Jr, Edison Company 3 Wallis Court Devine, William H, Electrician 24 Brookside Avenue MacGflvray, Collin F, Clerk . 12 Cary Street Dowling, Alton C, Mechanic 27 Percy Road MacPhee, Clarence, Store Keeper 14 Baker Avenue Elvedt. Ralph H, Clerk 67 North Hancock Street Maienza, Joseph 5, Tailor 126 Crescent Hill Avenue Etheridge, Harold L, Engineer 800 Waltham Street Mallard,William R, Real Estate 27 Locust Avenue Fannon, John V, Statistician . ... 2 Plymouth Road Mallion, George A, Secretary . 29 Wachusett Drive Ferguson Clements H, Sales 30 Vine Brook Road Marshall,Ralph H,Funeral Director . 7 Patriots Drive Flanagan, Francis D, Electrician 4 Aerial Street Marshall, William J, Shipper . ...... . . 9 Independence Avenue Flint,Herbert A, Gage Maker 6 Carville Avenue Mason, Arthur F, Salesman 46 Watertown Street Gates,Arthur, Carpenter . 77 Oak Street Mason, E_rner B, Electrician . . 47 Brandon Street Gay, Frederick M, Salesman . 7 Robbins Road Mathaurs, Charles E, Insurance 40 Locust Avenue Gticreast, John F,, Banker 73 Bloomfield Street Maynard, Guy B Manager . 29 Oakland Street Gog ren, Leonard E, Architect . . 1123 Mass Avenue McGann, James T, Taxi 156 Woburn Street Gorman, Arthur, Buyer 206 Bedford Street McKay, Frank J, Jr, Edison Company 3 Wallis Court Gosbee, George B, Insurance Broker . 2 Rowland Avenue McKearney, John, Salesman 125 Grant Street Grimwood, Arthur Tailor , 440 Mass Avenue McNamara,Thomas,Moving Picture Projectionist 7 Baker Avenue Grush Lincoln C Production Manager 10 Tower Road Mead, Henry P,None 40 Woburn Street Hannan, William H, Salesman . . 23 Lincoln Street Morse, Clayton M, B &NI R R .. 29 Sherman Street Harrington, Edward T, Sales Supervisor 14 Bedford Street Mnlliken, William E., Treasurer 225 Waltham Street Hauck, Giza J, Mechanic . 202 Lincoln Street Mlles, Randolph W, Salesman .. ... . 15 Maple Street Heaney, John F, Plasterer 31 Chase Avenue Nichols, Howard S. 0, Bank Assistant . . 29 Hayes Avenue Heywood, Sidney B, Tea Room ,... 271 Marrett Road Olson, Manfred B, Sheet Metal 42 Bertwell Road Higgins, Lincoln C, Real Estate 44 Bertwell Road Packard, Ernest H, Farmer . . 272 Concord Avenue Holmes, Theodore E,Insurance Agent . .... 68 Farmcrest Avenue Parks, Alexander W., Pattern Maker . 10 Fletcher Avenue Hopkins, Clarence R, Adjuster ....... . 15 Merriam Street Pekfns, George E, Machinist 821 Mass. Avenue Howe, Ralph W, Auditor ............. .... .. . ... 20 Hancock Street Phelps, Alton M.,Cashier .... 227 Follen Road Hoxie, Fred C., B. &M R R ... 320 Waltham Street Pierce, Clifford W., Salesman . .. .... 917 Mass. Avenue Hutt, Charles M, Edison Company . 43 Adams Street Porter, Norman W, Retired .. . . 96 Blake Road Hyde, William J, C P A 19 Eliot Road Reed, Kelsey G., None . 10 Franklin Road Jack, William R., Artist ............. 21 Byron Street Rich, Irving A, Storekeeper .. . ..... .. 38 Kendall Road Jaynes, George A, Mason .... ....... . . 35 Grant Street Rfx, David A., Roofer ............ . 513 Waltham Street Jackson, William L., Retired .... 40 Hancock Street Robertson, Peter, Retired 39 Somerset Road Johnson, John E., Roofer . ..., .. .... 8 Cary Avenue Rose, Manuel 0, Jr, Farmer . ... . . 748 Waltham Street Kidd, David, Grocer . 7 Butler Avenue Rosenberger, Frederick, Salesman .. 42 Locust Avenue Ladd, Merlin J, Insurance Broker . 1 Oakland Street Seltzer, Julius, Tailor 9 Belfry Terrace Lane, Edward D Salesman . . 60 Marrett Road Shanahan, William H, Milk Man 50 Pleasant Street Lane Jasper A, Insurance and Banking 177 Waltham Street Short, Alfred L, Supervisor 1034 Waltham Street Larkin, Isadore D, Hotel Clerk . .. .. . . 2627 Mass Avenue Slocum, Curb's L, Civil Engineer 92 Blossom Street Lawson, Warren G Banker . 151 Fallen Road Smith, George D, Assistant Caretaker .. 1:. Locust Avenue Leonard, Hugh E, Salesman 23 North Hancock Street Smith, Shirley L, Gas Tender . . 7 Hawker Street. Lewis, James H, Banker ....... 23 Merriam Street Stoney, Joseph H,Works Manager 15 Fern Street Lewis, Robert W, Edison Company 11 Hancock Avenue Sullivan, James L., Bus Operator .. . 20 Cliite Avenue Litchfield, Gerald B, Salesman . 53 Dexter Road Sumner, Cart, Inspector ... . .. .. . 22 Burlington Street Little,Ashton 0, Salesman .. .... .. ... 43 York Street Sumner, John T, Foreman 9 Cliffe Avenue LIST OF JURORS 61 62 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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 53 Grant Street Thomas,Webster H, Salesman 50 Bloomfield Street REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DIVISION Tighe, Louis E, None 7 Lockwood Road Tullar, Fred H, Artist . . 39 Reed Street Turner John A, Painter 35 Bowker Street Walker, Clarence 5, Banker 9 Berwick Road December 31, 194:3 Weatherby, Percy A, Carpenter 21 Butler Avenue To the Honorable Board of aSt'ZC(E7ie61Z Webb, Edmund A, Plumber 43 Hayes Avenue Welsh, Warren P, Plumber 99 Waltham Street Lexington, Massochwetts Wellington, Samuel W, Janitor 19 Sherman Street Wilson, Donald, Engineer 33 Bloomfield Street Gentlemen Wolmsley, Charles, Heating Contractor 24 Bridge Street I herewith submit the following 1 eport relative to the activities Wood, Cyril A, Clerk 15 Manley Court of f1ic3 .Engineering Di%ision during the year 1943 Worthen, Edwin B, Jr, Architect ....... 5 Winthrop Road HIGHWAY DIVISION A detailed surve was made of Adams Street from East Sti eet to the 13ur]iiigtou 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 pei tinent information Checked relocations of Concord Al elate nom the Belmont line to the Cambridge Concord Highway and l of th Street from the Bur- lington line to Lowell Street. Both of these will soon be established b� the Counts Commissioners Unfortunately the town has _'b accepted streets which have no established hues of location Some of these are only 25 feet wide and have dangerously sharp euh►es In 9 of these water main-s extend thiougliout then entire length and in 10 others water mains are acailalile in pal 1. Almost without exception these streets offer excellent building sites for de%elopments w hich may come all too soon It is my sincere hope that we shall be able to establish a program w liereb , with assistance from the County Engineers, Lines will be established fol all of these streets as soon as possible so as to fore stall all haphazard development. REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER G3 64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER DIVISION Approval of plans for land court and for the installation of pub- All outstanding bills for sewer betterment were figured and coni lic utilities mitted. Checking plans at the Registry of Deeds and obtaining 341 of same to make our files complete from 1931 to date. Final plans were made fol Ames, Carville and Tucker Avenues and Cary and Ellis Streets. Locating properties after sale of tax title foreclosures. A 500 scale map of the town was made showing all sewer mains General map work with surveys and plans for all departments and laterals with appurtenances. and for committees on civilian defense programs In conclusion. I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT given to this division by town officials and members of other divi- All of the '>0 block plans have been field checked and brought sions of the Department of Public Works up to date. Owners' names as of 1943 appear on same after inspec Respectfully submitted, tion of 275 property transfers - Field woi k was completed fox 4 additional block plans in the JOHN T CosoxovE, Pollen Hill area and approximatel3 one-half the information has Town Engineer been plotted DRAINAGE MATTERS Lines and grades Al ere established fol the construction of 1071 feet of drains in Follen Road and Watertown Street Final plans were made for 10,567 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 acres were pantograplied from the scale of 100 to 200 feet io 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 specificall3 mentioned herein, the services of the En- gineering Division r►ere also used in connection with• MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION 6566 TOWN OF LEXINGTON tions. Two women's church groups requested showings of the Christ- mas gift kit. Mrs Robert Mayo, as Canning Chairman for Lexing- ton,REPORT OF THE planned six canning demonstrations in North, East and Center sections of the town. The Lexington Canning Committee set up a MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE canning center at 1781 Massachusetts Avenue in a vacant store. The center was open ail week during July. Two demonstrations a week were given. Trained volunteers were on duty during the day to December 31, 193. answer canning problems. The committee did an excellent piece of To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, work helping homemakers to preserve all the surplus fruits and Lee gton, Massachusetts vegetables available. Gentlemen: Forty one girls and fifteen 4 H club boys were enrolled in cloth ing, craft, canning, poultry, garden, and pig projects. Local leaders This is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension were Miss Janet Kidd, clothing; Mrs. Oscar Andresen, craft and Service in the Town of Lexington for 1943. garden; Mrs. James Carroll, assisted by Mrs. Fred Silsby, canning; Because of war conditions, the Staff of the Extension Service Mr Frank Longleway and George Cowley, garden. had to devote a great deal of time this year to overhead organza- Mr. James Carroll was 4 H Town Chairman. Committee mem- tion work pertaining to machinery rationing, food distribution ord- hers were Mrs Frederick Shaw, Secretary, Mr John J Garrity, ers, farm labor and other regulations, as issued by our Government, Treasurer; Mrs Nancy Coleman; Mr John Lamont and Mr Leon and establishing the number of war units on certain farms for Se- Truesdell, Mr. Garrity served also as member of the County Camp lective Service Boards. An attempt was made to see to it that these Committee. Members of local clubs participated in the mid wintei regulations were explained and applied to local conditions sectional rally in Wakefield Professor Paul Dempsey, of the Wal Lexington poultryinen have been sent information on price ceil tham Field Station, eras guest speaker at an open meeting of the ings.the Iced situation,and other emergency policies.Also, they have 413 Service Club in March Mr. Dempsey's subject was "Gardening been sent circular inatei sal on up to-date production practices. They in '43" and the meeting was well attended. Moe been al used concei ping keeping records, improving ranges, disease control, and reducing wastes Many have been visited con- A very fine exhibit with Achievement Day program Ras held cer ning specific. problems Mi William Peterson and Mr. Gail Smith a# the Adams School in May. Local leaders and committee mem have assisted in the Extension Service program A poultry meeting bels from Arlington and Woburn co-operated in putting on a very was held at the town building on anuary 22, 1943 successful ceremony 7 Edith Andreson was awarded a certificate by the Massachusetts Farm 'sits were made to assist farmers in pasture improvement, Horticultural Society for "Meritorious Garden Work" one of five fertilizing and re-seeding, Cooperating with Mr. John J. Garrity, Chairman of the Victory Garden Committee, six victory garden awarded in the County. areas were visited and assistance given in that layout for the corn Mr. George W. Sara no awarded baby chicks to poultry club mem munity. Soil samples were tested and material furnished in order hers who were winners in the County 4-H Laying contest. that the committee could have a record of the work accomplished of those having victory gardens. Judges were furnished for the Respectfully submitted, Grange Fair in the fall. In cooperation with the Red Cross, church groups, and P.T.A, A.F. MACDouGALL, several general nutritiontalks were given to community organiza- Director REPORT OP CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE 67 68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1943 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, December 31, 114'3, Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts The Committee in charge of the Lectures provided under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary begs to submit Gentlemen.. its Fourteenth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, The Board of Cemetery Commissioners submits the following re- 1943, to December 31, 1943. port covering their work during the year 1943 The Lectures provided were as follows The various cemeteries in the Town have received the necessary January 7 J Anton de Haas care to keep them in good order,and improved where possible February 4 Anglia Enters Actress—'The Theatre of Angna Enters" The buildings are in fairly good repair with the exception ofthe g tool house at Westview Cemetery which should be replaced by a March 2 Charles Perry Weimer much larger one "The Cavalcade of South America" About 325 feet of wire fence has been painted during the year, October 28 Walter Uuianty and we hope to do about 400 feet tins coming year. "Russia in War and Peace" A small new area has been regraded and added to Pine Ridge December S. Burton Holmes Section Some lots have already been sold in this area Travelogue—"Mexico" Efforts are being made each year to improve the appearance of The expenses Wen!red for these Lectures which have been de- Munroe and Colonial Cemeteries, by raising sunken graves, cleaning frayed by the Isaac Hari ms Cary Educational Fund, amounted to and straightening stones Special attention is given to lots under $1,196 81, of winch the sum of 070 00 was paid to Lectureis and the perpetual care, and it is hoped that more lots will be placed under remainder covered advertising, printing, ushers and other expenses such care RespectfuIty submitted, The work at the various cemeteries has been carried out and the expenses kept within the appropriations allotted for them. ROBERT H Hors Cern- THOMAS S GRINI1I,Ih We are in hopes of establishnig a plan of lots at Westview Cem- THOM Lrrrr!nrNnICOTT MERRIAM etery to be placed under glass and mounted on a frame on the OR-ICEgrounds Cairn Robbins Cemetery has been cared for, and is in acceptable condition REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS 69 70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON There were one hundred nine (]O9) interments during the yeai Westview Cemetery 85 Munroe Cemetery 24 Eighteen lots and twelve SangIe graves were sold at Westview REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL Cemetery. The following list of sums have been paid to the Town Collector December 31, 1943 during the year Board of Selectmen WESTVLEW CEMETERY Town Office Building Sale of Lots and Graves . ;3,00162 Lexington Massachusetts Pertpetual Care Fund 1,654.92 Gentlemen. Interments 660 00 Foundations 15160 In accordaiie with Section 6 of Article XI of the Town By laws, Interest 26 77 I herewith make my repro t in writing as Town Counsel, of Rents - 120 00 (a) "All actions by or against the Town which were pending Total $6,025.91 al the beginning of the fiscal near", MONROE CEMETERY (b) "All actions brought by or against the Town during such Sale of Graves 513 00 year", Perpetual Care Fund . .. 860 01i Annual Care .. 232 76 (c} "All actions settled of disposed of during such year" Interments 199 60 tai The following actions were pending on January 2, Foundations • 3100 1943 and ploceened as stated ToTal ;1,326 75 1 Frederick R SteN ens v George C, Ber13 , District Court of Your commissioners wish to thank the other departments fo>~ Cential Middlesex, ad daninunl .200, action of tort for property their help and cooperation whenever it was necessary to call upon damage to plaintiff's automobile by police ear; pleadings completed, them. action dismissed by agreement Respectfully submitted, (b) Tte following cases have been entered during the year Janis s J WALSH, Chtairmart 1943 JOHN E GILCREAST 1. George E Rogers v County Commissioners of Middlesex ALBERT H BURNHAM County , Supei for Middlesex, petition for assessment of damages for taking and widening of Sparing Street, settled by agreement by pay Lexington Cemetery Commissioners iueiat of $175 to plaintiff 2 Rudolph Reanap, 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 r Town of Lexington, et al; Super for Middlesex, petition for appoitionment of cost of alteration of REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 71 7n TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD 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 des- December 31, 1943 bursements to one now a non resident, action abandoned on answer To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, of trustee. Lexington, Massachusetts 6 Town of Lexington v. Thomas T. Warren, Superior Middle- sex, bill in equity to enjoin violation of zoning by law, temporary Gentlemen: injunction issued The Board again helped to set up the Advanced Budget,and have 7 City of Cambi idge v Town of Lexington; Third District it distributed It took up the study of Post-war Planning and em Court of Eastern Middlesex, contract', welfare claim; pleadings ployed a trained expert to work out details for the proposed con completed nection between the Middlesex Turnpike and Concord Highway, in eluding the re-hooding of the Great Meadows, and the development (c) The actions settled or disposed of during the year as above of surrounding areas with parkway, playground, swimming and set forth ai e the above numbers boating facilities and sub division of remaining land into building (a) 1 lots. (h) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 The Board made a plan of the Town locating valuable junk items, The Town Counsel also reports the separate amounts received by which was turned over to the Salvage Committee for its assistance him as compensation and for disbursements during such year and The Board took up with the Boston & Maine Railroad matters for all other services not covered by the regular salary There were connected with the improvement of its real estate. other disbursements in some of these cases paid directly by the Town Treasurer. Hearings on Post-war Planning were held with the Board of Pub 1. Rogers v. County Commissioners $50.00 lie Works, the Fire Engineers, the School Department and the Park Department The Board then reported to the Selectmen a program 2. Town of Lexington ►. Attorney General 50.00 to meet the needs of these Departments. 3. Stevens ►. Barry 50.00 The Board again took up with the Chamber of Commerce a plan 4. Lexington v Earl R. Graves 20.00 for a parking area in the business centre, which plan is now near 5. Reinap v. County Commissioners 100.00 ing completion. A study was made of sales of real estate to ascertain the rely Yours sincerely, tion of S.R. WRIGHTINGTON, (1) assessed valuations—to Town Counsel (2) actual sales values. REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 73 74 TOWN OF LEXINGTON This data indicates many wide variations in indivdual cases, but shows an excellent average conformity between (1) and (2) Respectfully submitted, REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT D E NICKERSON GORDON D Rich.nus December 31, 1943 EDWIN B WORTHEN, J a To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, CLEM if FERGUSON Lexington,Massachusetts RICHARD P. C1 OMWELL WPI ROGER GREELEY,Chairman Gentlemen. Planning Board I have the honor of submitting the following report for the year ending December 31, 1943 Total number of 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 Delinquent11 Drunkenness 33 False alarm 1 Failing to keep to the right 1 Failing to slow at intersection1 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 subjects 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 74 TOWN OF LEXJNGTGN Robbery ... .. , . . 1 Fernald School subjects apprehended 2 Runaway ............... .... . .... a Fire alarms responded to ...... .... ... 59 Suspicious persons .. .......... . 1 Injured or sick persons assisted 27 Speeding 4 Messages delivered .. 103 Stubborn child ... 2 Reports and complaints investigated 495 Trespassing2 Special details and escorts .. ., 29 Truant2 Stray animals cared for 27 Unnatural act 1 Transients accommodated16 Use of improper registration plates . .... . .. 1 Total mileage recorded on Car 31 47,308 Violation of probation 1 Total mileage recorded on.Car 32 37,437 Total mileage recorded on HD Motorcycle .. 5,603 Total138 Veterans' Hospital subjects apprehended . 4 DISPOSITION OF CASES AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS OF 1943 LISTED BY MONTHS Appealed3 January ., 9 Committed8 February . . 6 Continued7 March 14 Dismissed . .. 2 April . . . . . . 8• Fined 35 May 14 Filed ... . .. 8 June ... - Found not guilty 5 July .. a Pending „ 5 August 10 Probation 13 September 16 Released . .. 9 October . , 21 Suspended 21 November 14 Turned over to the authorities of December • 18 Veterans' Hospital at Bedford 4 Turned over to the Military Police Total .. 147 at Bedford Air Base .... 11 We wish to express our sincere thanks to all Who have cooper- Turned over to the Night Supervisor of Boston City Hospital ... .. 1 ated with and assisted us in the performance of our various duties. Turned over to other Police Departments 6 Respectfully submitted, Total . . 138 JOHN W. RYcsosr, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Chief of Polite Animals—Sick or injured, cared for 20 Automobile accidents recorded .. 147 Automobiles reported stolen 7 Automobiles recovered9 Bicycles reported stolen ..., ,.,. 6 Bicycles recovered11 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 REPORT OF SEALEJR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 77 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LINEAR MEASURES. Yardsticks 19 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF All school scales have been sealed WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Respectfully submitted, JOHN L vtoNT, December 31, 1943 eater of Weights and Measures 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 42 Meters over 1" Inlet 8 Meters Grease Measuring 12 REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR 79 Su TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE MILK INSPECTOR REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1943 December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen., Lexington,Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen: Gentlemen. I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year 1943. I herewith submit my report ars Inspector of Buildings for the Number of samples seized 76 year ending December 31, 1943: Samples analyzed for butter fat, solids and bacteria. 78 Inspection of milk plants 22 Number of permits granted 117 •••... Inspection of producers' farms .. 116 Cash received from permits . . ... ... . $304.00 Milk licenses issued 63 Violation of zoning and building laws 37 Oleomargarine licenses issued 19 Number of illegal signs ... . . .. ... .. .. 4 Respectfully submitted, Peimits were dig ided as follows. Alterations and additions ... 36 $12,645 00 Hen houses, sheds and barns ... .. 60 12,961 00 JOHN LAMONT, New diner . 1 500 00 Alterationsto Sacred Heart Church . 1 2,500.00 Milk Inspector Repairs to Fire Station .... 1 1,974 00 Private garages ... .... .... . 4 1,350.00 Moving house ... 1 100 00 Green houses and pump house 4 1,400.00 Work shop and storage .... 2 1,100 00 Sawmill .. .. 1 200 00 Renewals . 3 Demolitions 3 Total valuation of all permits . ... .. .... $34,930.00 For the year 1943 number of inspections, 910. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. CANN, Building Inspector REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISION 81 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 REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MATH years This type of installation should be discouraged when possible and be replaced by cable or covered wire as soon as the Government DIVISION releases such material When it is passible to do so it may be necessary to school two or three men in the fundamentals of proper tree care. We should have December 31, 1943 the best tree men available in which to place the care of our trees. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Aliamaehuset fa I wish to thank the Highway and Water Divisions for their co operation during the spring and spraying season and all others who Gentlemen. assisted this division during the past year. With the assistance of labor transferred from the Highway and Water Departments we were able to carry on the most important Respectfully submitted, functions such as creosoting grpsv moth egg clusters in the spring and spraying during the feeding season As vas expected, there was JOHN C AaR!TY, an increase in the elm leaf beetle and tent caterpillars and we can Superintendent of Shade Tree look forward to a much larger crop in 1944 as the past season was and 1ioth Divisions very favorable for them. The cankerworms, satin moth and other insects were about normal and oui 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 hate 3ounger 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 tear A wet spring and very dry summei brought out a large amount of foliage which the sap streams could not take care of 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 becurne 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 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 81 84 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING REPORT OF THE PARK DIVISION December 31,1943 December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Boat d of Selectmen. Lexington, fussachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Gentlemen Lexington,Massachusetts Beginning the second .v ear of the war we find two men remain Gentlemen ing in t'he Park Division one a regular Park man and the other transferred from the Moth Division. I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from As the season progressed we were able to obtain the services of January 1st to December 31st, 1943. two school boys and with theta assistance and the overtime put in by the men,we could carry on the task of maintaining our parks and GEORGE HOLMAN playgrounds Materials other than those that were to be used for Swine 1863 repairs we]a impossible to obtain, therefore, the work was carried Calves ig Oil with a great deal of inconvenience Cattle 30 133 overhauling our master and victor motor mowers and having Sheep 3 major repairs on the 30 inch machine, we could keep the grass mowed The mowing of brush in our park areas, with the exception AMOS CASEY or Belt IIill, has been postponed until more labor is available Horses . - - 2 Calves 17 The fireplaces at Winter Sports Area were used a great deal by Cattle73 the girl and boy scouts, service men and their families and various Sheep 28 org•i niwations Twenty two carcasses stere condennied and properly disposed of 1Vom k as done on post war projects, such as studying and pre paring plans for the furtber development of our park and pla3ground system Respectfully submitted, The flagpole on the Common, presented to the town in 1915. by George W Ta3loi, should he removed as it has decayed beyond the GEORGE G WiiITING, point of repairing Inspector of,slaughtering Oui 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 86 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The service men from the Bedford Airdrome and the Altec Serv- ice Corporation took advantage of the privilege extended to them and used the Center Playground for their outdoor activities. The work at Centel and East Lexington Playgrounds was car- REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS r ied out with its usual success Activities at the North Lexington Playground were discontinued for the present. December 31, 1943. The Junior Patrol Training Course was divided into two groups, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, lfaseaehusetts this year, with the exception of tennis, first aid and civilian defense, making first and second year classes The schedule of classes was as Gentlemeni• follows The Board of Appeals reports that six hearings were held dur- Monday, Wednesday and Pi iday— lug the year 1943, and decisions rendered as follows. 3 to 4 p. in at the playground Apr 30 John B. Richardson Tuesday and Thursday— To alter the three-story frame dwelling, located at 283 Mass 4 to 5 p m.—fundamentals of swimming Avenue into a twelve suite dwelling Denied. All members of the classes who did not remise life wring an- Apr 30 Countryside, Inc blems went in with the regular life saving class. The classes were To alter the building at 400 Lowell Street to make four sep conducted according to the outline given in the Instructor's Manual arate apartments Granted Instead of having a simplified first aid course we chose the reg- June 25 Mrs Donald Webber ular American Red Cross Junior First Aid Course which Mrs. Ross- To conduct a kindergarten on the premises located at 36 coe Wade very kindly consented to teach All members of the Junior Waltham Street. Granted for as long as Mrs Webber con Patrol were required to study the work unless they had done so ducts the kindergarten previously and members of the life saving group were invited to par- Oct 15 Frank A. Napoli ticipate in the classes The class was conducted with close refer- Renewal of permit to maintain exsiting roadside stand at ence to the First Aidet's Manual of Instruction and this three year Marrett Road Granted for one year. course, outlined by Mrs Roberts, was followed quite closely Oct 15 R Lockwood Tower, et al. This yeas, instructions in playing and teaching tennis were add To maintain the existing real estate office and sign on Lots ed to the course 51A and 52A, Pollen Road Granted for one year The annual aquacade was held on Sunday afternoon, August 29, Dec. 3 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the swimming and playground awards were presented To maintain headquarters on the premises located at 20 Muz- In closing I wish to thank Mrs Roscoe Wade and _Mrs Robert zey Street Denied Merriam for rohuiteeling their services and all the employees of this Respectfully submitted, department for their splendid co opeiation dining the past year C EDWARD GLYNN,Chairman ERROL H LOCKE Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR N ADDISON fOFnV J txARRITY, WINTHROP H. Bowl nR D E NICKRRSON Superintendent Pao k Divieion Board of Appeals REPORT OF INSPEC•POR OF ANIMALS 87 88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS LEXINGTON COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY December 31, 1943 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington,Massachusetts EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gentlemen. MR. W. W KIRLIN, Vtee Controller of Area C,Region V MR. MELVILLE W WEBR, General Chairman 1 herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the MR. GEORGE EMERY, Co Gh[atrmcvra year ending December 31, 1943 MRs R D MAYO,Co Chairman MR. GEORGE BARANO, Co Chairman The Division of Livestock Disease Control did not require a spe MISS RUTH VAUGH.1, Executive Secretary cial cheek up on the premises where livestock is kept, but simply MR. MANFRED WARREN asked for a list of Iowa giving milk, and dry cattle MR RICHARD P. CROMWELL MR. JOHN GRIESHEIMER Number of calls on cattle 10 MR A B. WEST Number of cattle identified (Interstate Shipment) 6 MR. ROY A COOK Number of dogs and cats quarantined for biting 64 Number of calls made after quarantining 62 MR. WARREN Lai MONS Total number of calls made during year 142 MRs. ROBERT MERRIAM Number of heads sent to laboratory . None MR EDWIN B WORTHEN Number of rabies cases in 1943 ..... None MR HARRY HOWARD MR ROBERT MERRIAM The rabies clinic was well attended, and the owners of dogs are MR. MALCOLM CLIFFORD satisfied that vaccination is a logical and profitable procedure. MR. WALTER SANDS I wish to thank the Police Department and the Board of Health MR JOHN MURPHY for their hearty cooperation. MR. FIRED GAY MRS. HAROLD B LAMONT Respectfully submitted, MR. GEORGE MALLION MRS. A R MCCARTER CHESTER L. BLAKELY, M.D.V, MR. FRANK T NEAL Inspector of Animals Mn .JAMES . SMITH MR HOWARD CuSTANCE REPORT OF COMMITTER ON PUBLIC SAF'Ei'Y 89 3O 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 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE only to Mose persons eligible for them. ON PUBLIC SAFETY Word was received from Headquaiters 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 diinout also Many complaints were received about this siren testing, so it was stopped However, December 31, 1943 the sirens are tested every Saturday at 12 00 P M To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Mr Worthen was appointed Local Historian for Lexington. He Learangton, Maaasaahusetta :s to keep an account of those people who have given their time in Gentlemen doing Civilian Defense work and other voluntary jobs throughout Although many of the rules and regulations in regard to Air Raid the war period Precautions have been rescinded for the time being, the Lexington Mr Carl W Tel hone, former Chairman of the Medical Division, Committee on Public Safety has been on the alert at all times in case resigned hie position in Septembei 1943 to enlist in the Red Cross of an Air Raid or other emergency. Medical Division as a Field Director Mr Terhune did a fine job The Executive Committee has held twentyone meetingsthisyear while working foi the Coniniittee, but he is performing a more dif ficult task in the services of the Red Cross. The Committee will miss at which time they discussed bulletins received from the Massadhu Mr Terhnne, but wish him The very best of luck and future success setts Committee on Public Safety These bulletins inform the Com mittee about different things that are important in case of an Air Orders were recei►ed fi°oni Headquarters in October that a 24 Raid hour watch was no longer needed at the Observation Tower. The order also stated that although the Observation Tower was not a In January 1943 an Information Center was set up to aid people 24 hour schedule, report Centers and all other Ci'.ilian Defense ac who might want to ask questions in regard to Civilian Defense. tivities Should continue as in the past. This information Center takes care of calls regarding Foster Child- ren, War Transportation, all calls for Civilian Defense, Canning, The Auxiliary Police have done a fine job donating blood to the Salvage, and Nurseries for Children. Red Cross. In June they donated eighty nine pints of blood and since then have donated more. The Auxiliary Police, along with all An efficient Report Center has been operating in the Town Office the other Civilian Defense forces, have done more than their share Building Calls come through from Newton to the Police Station in safeguarding Lexington from Air Raids and the Committee feels twice a day to see that the phones are in perfect working order in confident that they will not let up until the times comes. 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 Mr. Malcolm Clifford deserves a great deal of credit for the good could handle the Siren, work he has done in enforcing the Dimout Regulations. There were many violations throughout the year and in some cases people had to In April .1943, Mary Jean Doherty, Executive Secretary to the be requested more than once to pull their shades or to fix their Dim- Committee on Public Safety, resigned her position. Miss Doherty out curtains The Dimout has been discontinued temporarily, but, did a splendid job as Secretary, and the Committee wishes her the if for any reason the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety best of luck and success in her new position. thinks it practical for these regulations to be enforced again, the The Committee on Public Safety had a difficult time obtaining Committee would like everyone to try to cooperate with the Black- some form of Indentification for the automobiles that must travel in out Officer. REPORT CF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 91 92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Mrs. Harold B. Lamont, Chairman of the War Services Division, ' gave a report that since August 1943, 181/2 tons of fats and greases have been collected In May we had 99% of our quota REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC In June we had 97% of our quota In July we had 96% of our quota. In August we had 97% of our quota. December 31, 1943 In September we had 8O of our quota To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, In October we had 96% of our quota. Lea-ington,Masaachasetta The Salvage Committee has had a busy year with the collection {gentlemen• 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 The Dental Clinic submits its report for the year ending Decent- waste paper A total of $1,369.91 was contributed to different or- her 31, 1943. ganizations such as the Greater Boston United War Fund, Red fl $ e Cross Salvation Army, and others E8 F F w v The Committee has done its best to keep the expenses of the Corn o a a p ti a n Pg 4 m mittee at 'a low minimum. The amount spent during the year for . c lu, a = a a operation was `514 55, which leaves a balance of 1 2,[166 55 for 1944. F o d E d As there was some money left ham 1943, the Committee did not ask m Z a w a, w a w w 1- v for an appropriation for 1944, but asked that some money be set Adams 60 128 1 1 14 0 55 aside in the Reserve Fund in case the Committee did need it Frankin 38 82 13 0 12 0 35 In conclusion the Committee on Public Safety wishes to thank Mun Hancock 21 54 4 o 6 1 72 all the men and women, alongwith the messengers, for Munroe 69 124 4 1 20 0 72 ge , giving their Parker .... 50 83 11 1 83 1 35 time and energy in Civilian Defense work. Junior High 53 136 0 9 10 0 30 Senior High 21 62 0 2 0 0 10 Respectfully submitted, pre School 6 0 9 0 I 0 2 Totals 318 669 42 14 86 2 252 MaLvILLE W. WEBB, Chairman Total number of patients ... 318 Lexington Committee on Public Safety Total number of new patients .......... . 78 Total number 'finished .... 218 Total number of fillings .... ..... .. 711 Total number of extractions 100 Total number of cleanings .... .. . 252 Total number of operations .... 1,065 Total number of money collected $143 05 ANNUAL EXAMINATION BY THE DENTAL HYGIENIST Number examined 1,096 Number needing work other than cleaning .. 605 Number needing cleaning only 116 REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC 93 94 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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- REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC es were examined and notices to those needing attention are being forwarded to their parents Respectfully submitted, Deeembei 31, 1943 7'o the Honorable Board of Selectmen, MRs.FRANK E.HUDSONLexington,Massachusetts MRS IRVING W. YELLAND MR. THOMAS S GRINDLE Gentlemen Dental Clinic Committee From January 1, 1943, through December 31, 1943, 205 case 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 VI 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, Apiil 10, ?iiay 22 and December 11 Recom ulendations 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 climes with their children and have been aided by personal consultation with Dr. Rogers and the clinic workers 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 ? 12 9 Parker 9 32 41 0 20 8 55 150 199 6 72 30 Respectfully submitted, DOROTHY LINDSAY, Chairman EDITH M KELLEY MARGARET W KETTELL MARGARET B NOTES DOROTHY C VADERONCOEIIR 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 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts elentlemen• I herewith submit my report as Health Inspector for the year psntlemen• 1943. No of No of Permite 'rue fol+owinz lean was sold and placed during the year :943, as Inspections Complaints Grantedper authorization Cesspool and septic tank inspections 143 38 Garbage vehicles inspected ..... . 14 0 Grocery stores and markets 296 0 LOANS—ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE FROM STATE AND COUNTY Restaurants73 0 Bakeries .. 11 0 Section 6A,Chapter 44,G. L Dumping on roadside and privately Year Ended December 31, 1943 owned land 42 18 Septic tank permits granted . & Dated Sold To Due Rate Amount Cesspool permits granted & June 1 1945 Lexington Trust Co June 1,1944 1% *2,0QU 00 Chicken permits granted151. Poultry inspections 280 18 Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, JAMES J CARROLL, Jn>Erx LAMONT, Town Treasure, Health Inspector REPORT OF 19th OF APRIL COMMITTEE 87 98 TOWN OF LEXINGTON way About 70 persons were served, they being participants and in vited guests, admission was by tickets REPORT OF THE In the matter of expenses we belie►e we 'have been reasonably economical and attach a list thereof with explanations as per bills 19TH OF APRIL COMMITTEE attached which will be paid through the 19th of April LeRoy S Brown Fund Bills paid as follows• December 31, 1943 Transportation $S 90 To the Honorahte Board of Selectmen, Luncheons 32 50 Le;nin,gton, Massachusetts Postage 2 50 Refreshments 4 90 Gentlemen Rental of Legion Hall 10 00 Flowers 10 00 Your committee respe[tfilll► reports as follows.— Printing 500 In planning the c elebcation of Patriots' Day 1943 we followed Total $b7 90 your suggestions that the observance should oe simple and dignified Town of Lexington. Patriots' Day Committee yet to cal r► oat the usual liaditucns but without an afternoon parade ART'UIUR N LEE Jurrus SELTZER Your committee held seveial meetings and the Clerk of Commit- MALCOLM H CLIPPORD tee attended meetings of the representatives of the eight participat- GEORGE E Fosrim ing cities and towns, conducted considerable correspondence and JAMES J CARROLL, Chairman mailed of otherwise distributed mimeographed programs which we FRANK B CULBERTSON,Ex Off find uettei suited to our put pose than the printed program made at ALBERT G. FROTHINGTON, Ex Off Boston, but we furnished data for that program but did not request a supply or same, a sample is enclosed herewith A copy of our ininceogiaplied progi am is enclosed, topics of that wei e 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 Clittord 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 Re►ei•e and William Dawes, Jr The noon exer- cises 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 REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES 99 100 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1943 December 3I, 1943 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lc:motor',ftfaseachusetts Lexington, assaehuaetts Gentlemen I 'herewith sul�uut my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the Gentlemen year ending December 31, 1943. Cash received for plumbing permits $121 50 1 herewith submit the report. of the Collector's I)epai tment for Plumbing applications filed 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 821,784 77 New installations 10 Alterations 34 $982,661 16 Replacements 31 Amount collected abated, apportioned or transferred $841,332 54 FIXTURES INSTALLED Water closets 32 • Amount outstanding December 31, 1943 $141,328 62 Lavatories 23 • Bathtubs 17 Sinks 19 Respectfully submitted, Sink and tray combinations 16 Wash trays • . 5 Shower baths 3 WM. S. SCAM MAN, Boilers .... .... • 29 Tares Storage systems ..... 15 Cour c for Of Tank heaters 4 Indirect heaters 4 Tankless heaters 6 Sewer connections 9 Cesspool Total 139 Respectfully submitted, E.A. LumsniOM, Plumbing Inspector REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS 101 102 TOWN OF LEXINGTON collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection The recorded payments were checked with the treasury warrants and with the disbursements as shown by the treasurer's books REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS, The appropriations, transfers, and loans authorized were checked with the amounts Noted by the town meeting as shown by the rec ords of the town clerk and with the finance committee's authorize_ THE Colt m.°Nw FAT ma OF MASSACHUSETTS tion of transfers from the reserve fund DEPARTMENT or CoRPORATroNs AND TAX•►TION DivisioN op ACCOi 1T$ The general and appropriation ledger accounts were analyzed, a June 16, 1943 trial balance was taken oft, and a balance sheet was prepared show- 9'n the Board of Selectmen Ing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1942, and Mr A Edward Rowse, Chairmanis appended to this report (Lexington, 1Ias•sach n8etts The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined Ge+atlenaen and c heck oil The i ecorded receipts were compared with the town accountant's books and with the records in the various departments I submit herewith ni3 report of an audit of the books and ac- collecting money for the town, as well as with the other sources from counts of the town of Lexington for the 3 ear ending December 31, which money was paid into the town treasur}, while the payments 7942, made in accordance with the pros isions of Capter 44, General were compared with the approved warrants The cash balance on Laws Tins is to the form of a report made to me by Mr Herman Mardi Ib, i94,I, was proved by ►erification of the cash in the office, B Dine, Assistant Diree•tor of Accounts and bn reconciliation of the hank balances with statements fur Very truly yours nished by tli;= banks in which ton n funds were deposited. THEODORE IN 11 Anvrsr.r, The repo'ted payments on account of debt and interest were compared with the amounts :'ailing due and with the cancelled secur Director of Accounts ities and coupons on file Mr Theodore N T1 addell Detector of Accounts The records of tae_ titles held by the town were examined and Department Director of oustGors a[at4oa+s and Taxation checked The amounts added to the tax title account were compared State tment Boston with the collectors records, the tax titles redeemed were checked with the receipts as recorded on the treasurer's cash book, the fore Sir closures and disclaimers were ►eriired, and the tax titles on hand 1n accordance with z our instructions, I ha►a made an audit of were listed and compared with the records at the Registry of Deeds the hooks and accounts of the town of Lexington Far the year end The books awl accounts of the town collector were examined and rng December 31, 1942,the following report being submitted thereon checked The poll, proper ty, and motor vehicle excise taxes, special The financial transactions as shown on the books of the several assessments, water and rlepurtmental accounts outstanding accord- departments receiving or disbursing money for the town oi commit- Ing to the pre►ions examination, as well as all subsequent commit- ting bills for collection were examined and checked for the period of meats, were audited and proved The payments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurers cash book, the recorded abatements the audit were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and The books and accounts in the accountant's office were examined with the records of other departments authorized to grant abate- and checked in detail The ret orded i ecerpte were compared with the meats, the amounts added to the tax title account were compared treasurer's books and with the records hi the several departments with the treasurer's tax title records, and the outstanding accounts REPORT OF DIR47CTOR OF ACCOUNTS 103 104 TOWN OF LEXINGTON were listed and reconciled with the respective controlling accounts were reconciled with the aggregates of the several retirement sys in the accountant's ledger tem funds as shown by the books of the retirement board and by Verification of the correctness of the outstanding tax, assess the town accountant's ledger ment, departmental and water accounts was made by sending notices Appended to this repoit, in addition to the balance sheet, are to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as ow- tables showing a reconciliation of the several cash accounts, sum ing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that manes of tax, assessments, tax title, tax possessions, departmental, the accounts, as listed are correct sewer and water accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the tiust and retirenierit funds The town clerk's records of licenses and permits issued and of fees collected we]e examined and checked in detail, the recorded For the cooperation extended by all town officials during the payments to the t.ieasurer being rerified b3 comparison with the progress of the audit, I wish oii behalf of my assistants and for my- treasurer's and the accountant's records self, to express appreciation The records of dog and sporting licenses were also examined, the Respectfully submitted, payments to the State being verified by comparison with the re ceipts on file and the pa3 meats to the town tr•easin Pt being checked lInnai ar B DINE, with the treasurer's cash book 4ssistant Director of Accounts The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to he (Note The tabulation submitted with the report from the ]Divi in proper form sion of Accounts is not being printed, but the original report is on The records of departmental cash collections by the selectmen, file in the Selectmen's office and may be examined by any interested sealer of n eights and measures, and the plumbing, building, and citizens ) 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 hand in the se%etal 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 sound 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, REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 105 106 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 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES $1,000 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 5's--1955 $1,000 00 OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Income Balance 1 1-43 $45 OU 1943 Interesit on Bond • 15.00 $60 00 Less I]lsbursenieaets for Cash Prises 50110 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Balance 12-3143, Cash on Hand $1000 At the Town Meeting dune 23, 1925, it was toted That the sum of $500 recened b3 the Town under the will of the late Orin WCEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Fiske he appropriated and set apai t as a perpetual trust fund, to be Principal as of 11-43 $33 685 00 known as the"Battle Green Trust Fund". Received from Town of Lexington. 850 00 Prinoipal $500 00 Principal as of 12-31 43 $:34,535 00 Deposit — Cambridge Savings Bank . . $500 0O Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $25,535 00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings . 9,000 00 Income Balance 1-1 43 $153 18 $34,535 00 Income Receipts15 U4 Income BalancBalance 12 31-43----Lexington SavingsBank 9168 82 Income 1 1 $1,285 38 t; Income Receipts ties 04 $1,975 42 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Less Disbursements to Town of Lexington 700 00 Eleanor S. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a Balance 12-31.43—Lexington Savings Bank $1,275 42 legacy of $2,000.00 ttas given to the Town, the income to be used for • worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age,Amer COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND ican born. Principal $1,100.00 Principal ..... .... $2,000 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. 91,100 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . $2,000 00 Income Balance 1.1-43 $546.23 Income: Balance 11-43 $291 78 Income Receipts 31.68 Income Receipts .. .......... 46.05 $577 81 Balance 12.3143 .• $337.88 Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington 160 00 Balance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Bank ... ... $427.81 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $I,000.00 NI as endowed in 1920,. the income to be expended an nually in two cash prises to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in $5,000 00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School, who same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF' PUBLIC TRUSTS 107 108 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Field and Garden Club for the grading and planting of grass bord Income--Cemetery ers lying between sidewalks and streets; in the planting of trees Balance 1 1-43 $25 45 along public streets, and in beautifying streets, ways and places in Income Receipts 25 9s Lexington $106 44 Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington SI 00 Principal $5,000 00 $1,000 U S Treasury 2%s-1960-53 $1,000 00 /Wan:e 12 3I.43—Lexington Savings Bank $25 44 Deposit—Lexington Trust Company x,000 00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Co-operative Bank 2,000 00 $5,00000 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Income Jonas Uallrnsell, born in Lexington October 20, 1S'0 A clause in Balance 1 1-43 $133 01 his will gar' to Lexington $.iOt)00 the income to be expended I'or Income Receipts 107 73 delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse By decree $220 74 of the Pi ob:rte [bili t, kpi it XI. I q.!`) power was git ento eNpend iii Less Disbursements to Lexington Field and Gar- dencome for th,, town pool wlhere%er located Club 113 01 Principal 5500 00 -- Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500 0U Balance 12 31-43—Lexington Trust Company $107 73 Income Balance I 1-43 $36 95 Income Receipts 10 78 CHARLES E FRENCH LEGACY Balance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Bank $4173 Charles B French, a citizen of Boston, but a lover of Lexington Under his will $4,000 00 was left to the Town, the income of$2,000. 00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the in HARRIET ROBINSON GILMORE LEGACY come of $2,000 00 for three medals in each of the public high and Harriet. Robinson, limn in Lexington, November a, 1800 Under grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes ❑er will a legac3 of $500.00 was left to the Town, the income to he used for the benefit of the poor of the Town Principal as of 1 1 43 $4,665 91 Payment for Legal Services 53 00 Principal $500 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Rank $500 00 Principal as of 12-31-43 $4,612 91 Deposit—Lexington Trust Company $27 65 Income U S War Bonds—Series G 4,000 00 Balance 1 1-43 $16525 Deposit—North Avenue Savings Bank 585 20 income Receipts 13 36 $4,612 91 Balance 12 31-43---Lexington Savings Bank $178 61 Income—Schools Balance 11 43 $19 62 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND Income Receipts 37 36 $56 98 A balance r[nlaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of Less Disbursements for Medals .. 33.14 $802.72, by a lute of the Town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds Balance 1241-43—Lexington Savings Bank $23.84 around it REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 109 110 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Principal $862.72 GEORGE W TAYLOR FLAG FUND Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . $862 72 Clause No 30, Miss Amy E Taylor's Will— Income Balance 1143 . $187 Us Whereas my father, George W Ta►loi, late of Lexington, de Income Receipts 21 07 ceased some years ago presented to the Tom it of Lexington, a flag Balance 12 31-43,–Lexington Savings Bank $los iG pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, 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 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND of TwO Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known. as the "George W A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the Taylor Flag Fund", the income to he used for the care, preserva- High School for the puapose or I endering financial assistance foi tion and replacement of said flag pole, oa foi the purchase of new educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by flags, any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care the School Committee of Lexington Common. Principal as of 1 1 43 $263 84 Principal $2,000 OU Income on Principal Deposit Account 3 31 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $2,000 Oo Income Principal as of 12 31-43 $267 15 Balance 1 1-43 $74 82 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $152 15 Income Receipts . 4169 Student Loans 85 00 Balance 12 31 43--Lexington Savings Bank $116 01 $267 15 EDITH C REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND GEORGE W TAYLOR TREE FUND Principal $500 00 Clause No 31, Miss Amy E Taylor's Wlil— Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500 uU Income If I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, Income Receipts $10 05 devise, and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 10 05 the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W Tayloi Tree Fund", in trust, nevertheless, the income of GEORGE 0 SMITH LEGACY which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town George 0 Smith, born in Lexington January. 2, 1832 Under his will a legacy of 42,500 00 vas given to Lexington, the income to be Principal $2,00000 Deposit--Lexington Savings Bank $2,000 uu expended by the Field and Garden Club Income Principal $2,452 50 Balance 1-1 43 $400 91 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $573 65 Income Receipts ..... .. ... . 48 24 U S Treasury 2 7/8's-1960 55 1,878 55 - Bafance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Bank $44915 $2,452 50 Income Income Receipts $6896 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND Less Payments to Lexington Field and Garden By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M Tower, dated September 17, Club . .. . .. ss 96 1928, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum Balance 12-31 43 . . None of ¢10,000. was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 111 112 TOWN OF LEXINGTON each and every year foi the care, maintenance, and improvement of EMMA I FISKE FLOWER FUND the Williams Augustus Tower Memorial Park At a town meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted that the Principal $10,000 00 Town accept a gift in the amount of$300 00 under the will of Emma U S. War Bonds—Series D due 1 19-55 $4,000 00 I Fiske to be invested and the income used to place three bouquets U S. War Bonds—Series 0 due 4 26-55 4,000 00 of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cern Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,000 00 etery on llIemorial I]a3. and on September 15th of each year 510,000 00 Principal as of 1.143 $31184 Income Transfer to Income Account 1134 Income Receipts . $3'00 u0 Leos Disbursements to the Town of Lexington 180 00 Balance as of December 31 1943 $300 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. $300 00 Balance 12.3143 None Income Income transferred from Principal Account $1134 Income Receives 6.08 WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND $1742 Principal as of 1 1.43 . .. . .. . .... ... $23,832 33 Less Disbursements 8 00 Received from Town of Lexington 1,395 28 Balance 12 31 43—Lexington Savings Bank $9 42 Principal as of 12.31.43 $25,227 61 Deposit—Lexington Trust Company $4,89350 LEROY S BROWN FUND Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 12,661 00 Deposit—Arlington Sc Savings Bank 7,67311 At a Town Meeting held April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the $25,227 61 Town accept a gift or 45,000 00 under the will of Leroy S Brown, Income the income to be used to help deri ay the expenses of the 19tli of Balance 11.43 541919 April celebration" Income Receipts . 430 75 Principal 55,000 00 $849 94 U S Defense Bonds—Series G due 1953 $0,000 00 Lees Disbursements to Town of Lexington 350 00 Income $94 15 Balance 12 31-43—Lexington Savings Bank $499 94 Balance 1 1 43 131 40 Income Receipts •225 55 EMMA I FISKE FUND—ADAMS SCHOOL Less Disbursements to the Town of Lexington 6700 At a meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted to accept a gift of Balance 12-31 43—Lexington Trust Company $158 55 $500 00 under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of Primary Department of the Adams HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND School. At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "That Principal as of 1-1-43 ...... . $528 78 the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of Income on Principal Deposit Account ... ........... .. 10.62 San Diego, California, in the sum of $4,577 47 in trust to expend Balance as of 12-81-43 $539.40 the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. . . .... 5539 40 forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil of his will" REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 113 114 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 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 REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE Income Transfer from Principal Account $49 66 BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND Income Receipts 9196 1943 $141 62 Less Disbursements _ 59 00 Balance 12-31-43—Lexington Savings Bank $82 G2 Res ectfull submitted Samuel I 131 idge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift. to the p ' Town of Lexington in 1880 of $2,000.00 with the proviso that two HOWARD S 0 Nfexors thirds of the income should lie added to the principal each year un THOMAS(I, LYNAH til the fund should amount to $4,000.00 when the entire income C"IARENCE S WALKER ghpow ould be a►ailab]e fol assisting t ie indigent of the Town Trustees of Public Trusts Principal $4,040 90 $1,000 00 U S Treasury 2 7/8's-1960-55 $939 43 $1,000 00 U S Treasury 3?a''s---1946-44 939 43 deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287 05 $2,500 U S Savings Bonds—Series C .. 1,875 00 $4,040 90 Iuoome Balance 1-1 43 $368 40 Income Receipts—Bridge Charitable Fund 7342 Income Receipts--Gerry Fund 53 97 $495 79 Less Disbursements .. 139 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. 116 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income Less transfer to 'Bridge" Fund 53 97 Income Receipts $53 97 Balance 12.3143 None REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Respectfully' submitted, Ht -AF,n S D 'lir[rlal.s December 31, 19 3 THoMAs U LYNATI To the Hovorsble Board of Sedeet/nenl, CLARENCE S. WALKER Lexington, iltGSM rhz/setts Trustees of The Brake Charitable Fund Gentlemen We herehl submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1943 Individ Ail Number of Persons Assessed uals Others* Total On Personal Estate only 111 20 131 On Real Estate only 3,308 116 3,424 On Both Personal and Real Estate 333 29 362 Total number of Persons assessed 3,917 •Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations Number of Male Polls Assessed 3,917 Value of Assessed Stock in Trade $43,960.00 Value of Assessed Machinery 145,985 00 Value of Assessed Live Stock 77,620 00 Value of All Other Tangible Personal Estate 690,730 00 Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate $1,558,295.00 Value of Buildings, excluding Land $15,598,645 00 Value of Land, excluding Buildings 5,146,194.00 Total Value of Assessed Real Estate $20,744,839 00 Total Valuation of Assessed Estate $22,303,134 00 Omitted Assessments December 20. 1943 $26919 Omitted Apportioned Betterment Assessments 1411 Additional Taxes a/c Revision of Valuation 276 40 Omitted Poll Taxes (13) 26 00 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 • REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 117 118 TONN.N OF LEXINGTON Number of Sheep Assessed 3 State Examination of Retirement All Other 18 System 357 43 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 9,145 Cape Cod Mosquito Control Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed* 2,955 (Barnstable County only) Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths . . ■Each building used as a dwelling counted as Hospital and Home Care for Civil War Veterans ONE without regard to the number of families Investigation Soldiers Relief housed +43,382 44 Value of Real Estate Exempt from Taxation. $7,674,860.88 _ Value of Personal Property Exempt from $63,705 74 ;63,705 74 Taxation . .. 425,817 44 COUNTY TAX AND ASSESSMENTS 1943 RECAPITULATION County Tax . $25,823 86 Total.Appropriations as Certith:d by Town Clerk Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,897 72 to be raised by Taxation, G. L (Ter Ed) Chap 41, Sec ISA $718,515 SI $32 721 57 $32,721 57 Total Appropriations Voted to be taken from OVERLAY of current year 16,494 10 Available Funds (a) In 1943 $69 193 46 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $904,95135 (h) In 1942, since 1942 tax rate was fixed None $69,193.45 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay Income Tax $67,752 85 Of Year Amount Of Year Amount Corporation Taxes 21,965 46 1936 $722 86 1939 $722 86 Reimbursement on account of State-owned Land 402 83 1937 762 57 1940 1,096 70 NOTE The amount entered for each of the 1938 1,015 68 first three items must be exactly as certified to you by the commissioner (Col 3 of Cherry $4,320 67 Sheet) Gasoline Tax 0 00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 25,000 00 ADDITIONAL STATE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED Licenses 2,500 00 BY CITIES AND TOWNS IN METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS AREA Fines 250 00 1943 Grants and Gifts 0 00 Estimates Special Assessments 5,000 00 General Government 2,000.00 Metropolitan Sewerage G L Ch 92, as 5.3 Protection of Persons and Property 200 00 North System $18 105 83 Health and Sanitation 1,500 00 Metropolitan Water G L. Ch 92, s 26 25,276 61 Highways 25 00 '$43,382 44 Charities (ether than federal grants for aid to dependent children) 10,000 00 Old Age Assistance (other than federal grants) 18,000 00 STATE TAX AND ASSESSMENTS Old Age Tax (Meals), General Laws, Chapter 1943 1942 64B, Sec 10 (Acts of 1941, Chapter 729) 1,153 93 Estimates Underestimates Soldiers' Benefits 400 Q0 State Tax $18,150 00 Schools 12,240 00 State Parks and Reservations 518 87 Libraries 1,500 00 Recreation 000 State Audit of Muni Ina' Accounts 1,29695 REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS 119 120 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Public Service Enterprises (such as Water De- (d) Water Assessments 1,519 39 334.34 1,853 73 Department, etc) 46,646 05 2 Water Liens ... 708 63 708 63 Cemeteries (other than trust funds and sale of lots) 1,500 00 TOTAL OF ALL OTHER COMMITMENTS $9,105.33 Interest on Taxes and Assessments '7,000 00 In lieu of Taxes Arlington and Cambridge 700 00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1943 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $225,736 12 ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR $619,127.10 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds (Before any such amount can be used in fixing tax rate, the Commissioner's written Respectfully ubmrtted, approval must be obtainied ) CLYDE E. .STEF.►'ES Enter Amount and Date of Approval by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation Wlrr.rAM A CANN WILLIAM H SHANAHAN $69,193 46 March 25, 1943 $69,193 46 LELAND H EMERY TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $69,19346 WILLIAM i BURNHAM TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $294,929 58 Assessors of Lexington NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $610,021 77 Number of Polls 3917 $2 00 $7,834 00 Total Valuation Personal Property $1,558 295 00 $27 00 42,073 97 Real Estate $20,744 839 00 QY $27 00 560 110 65 Gain on Personal Estate .. . . 9 43 Gain on Real Estate 2 72 $3 15 Gain on Account of Fractional Divi- sions of Tax Rate (adjust overlay) . 315 TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $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 8,325 86 511 36 3,837.22 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES 121 122 TOWN OF LEXINGTON OFFICE OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1943. December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectnw.n. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachmetts Lexin.gt o n, Massachusetts Gentlemen.. Gentlemen. The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its seventh annual I submit my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending report covering the operation of the Town of Lexington Contributory December 31, 1943. Retirement S3 stern for the calendar year ended December 31, 1943 Number of applications far permits granted 60 During the year the Board held thirteen meetings A brief re- Number of ca1Is made in connection with inspections 78 clew of operations of the System (luring the year, together with Changes ordered made to improper wiring and material 7 financial statements and membership schedule, is submitted as fol National preparedness and defense, and now wartime controls lows p p RETIRED MEMBERS of critical materials have required use of various substitute mater- ials and methods,some of which may not be acceptable after victory. Mr Edward W Taylor –Retired on January 1, 1943 at age of 62, after having served the Town for I wish to thank the other Departments of the Town for their as- over twenty nine years as Chief of .sistance and support at all times the Fire Department Mr .Tames G Sullivan —Retired on April 2. 1943, at age of Respectfully submitted, 57, for ordinary disability, after bay ing served the Town for over twenty Lours W BILLS, nine years as an employee of the Inspector of Wires 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 123 124 TOWN OF LEiXINGTON On .July 1, 1943, an election n as held to elect a new member to Contributions from Town the Retirement Board The meeting was held in Estahrrsok Hall by For accrued liability 9,681 00 lneillllel s of the Retirement S3 stem Miss Helen E Ready, Clerk inFor normal liability :3,786 00 For guaranteed interest over earned Interest 601 93 the Assessors' Department was unoiumonslelected to fill the un For expenses 465 00 expired term of Mr George V Morse, said term expiring on July 1, 14,52393 1945 interest From Savings Hanks .. 1,739 80 SCEDIJL.E OF MEME3ERSHIP FOR 1943 Total ,.,. 6101,866• 04 Eligible for Not Eligible for Total Prior Service Prior Service Mem- Group 1 Group Group 1 Group ber- Disbursements Male Female 2 Male Female 2 ship Annuity Payments Active Members Group 1—Regular $388 12 Membership December 31, 1942 54 7 2 20 17 16 116 Group 2 48 36 Enrolled During 1943 3 8 5 16 436.48 Total ... .... 54 7 2 23 25 21 132 Pension Payments Withdrawals 14 1 5 3 2 25 Group 1—Members with Prior Service 10,275 87 Retirements—Superannuation 31 4 Group 2—Members with Prior Service 677.90 Total Deductions .. . 17 1 1 5 3 2 29 - 10,953 77 Membership December 31, 1943 37 6 1 18 22 19 t103 Eefunds for Withdrawals from System Group 1—Deposits and Interest 5,114.02 Pensioners: Group 2---Deposits and Rnterest 12.59 Membership December 31, 1942 17 3 20 5,126 61 Retirements— Expenses: Superannuation .. 1 1 ... .. 2 Clerical Hire 313 77 Ordinary Disability . 2 . . .... 2 Printing and Stationery 9153 Total 20 3 1 . . 24 Postage .. 26.90 Deaths2 •••- 2 Dues to Mass. Association of Contrib- Membership December 31, 1943 18 3 1 ... .... 22 utory Retirement Boards . 5 00 Total Membership December 31, Repairs ..... 1943 .... 55 9 2 18 22 19 '1255 to Typewriter 7 00 Medical Expense .. ... 5 00 449 20 *Tills figure Includes the eight employees of the Town now in the Armed Forces Total Disbursements 16,966 06 iThere are ten employees of the Town who are also Call Firemen They are figured in the Group I Membership. Balance December 31, 1943 684,899 98 There are eighteen employees who have left the employ of the Town but have not withdrawn their deductions They were not included in the above BALANCE SHEET Membership Tabre December 31, 1943 INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1943 ABSe ts Deposits not on interest Income Lexington Trust Company ;1296 Ledger Assets December 31, 1942 ;77,959 20 Investments Contributions from Members Series G United States Defense Bonds 25,000 00 Group 166,714 06 Andover SavingsBank #54074 2,130 09 Group 2 929 05 Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank #57332 1,213 89 7,643 11 Belmont Savings Bank #19158 2,174 69 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 125 r'?6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cambridge. Savings Bank #121655 2,812 31 Duffy, Michael J tl ater&Sewer June 1, 1941 Cambridgeport Savings Bank #178244 2,234 90 Ferry, Antonio Highway ay February 1, 1938 Chelsea Savings Bank #166610 2,089 43 Hannaford, Robert E. Highway September 3, 1943 H Dedham Institution for Savings #74003 2,72617 Howard Horace M Library January 1, 1938 East Cambridge Savings Bank #107939 1,178 97 Kirkland, Marian P Library October 1 1939Longbottom, Fred W T'.,r•lding February 1, 1940 Eliot Savings Bank #137659 1,064 56 Hingham Institution for Savings #38753 1,747 68 ISlanley, Charles A. Sahool March 19, 1942 Institution for Savings (Newburyport) #87637 2,101 88 'Vitt(hell Lawrence 0 Welfare July 1, 1940 Lexington Savings Bank #21144 5 003 85 Money Helen E Library June 1, 1941 Lynn Institution for Savings #151034 2,084 66 Nichols, Emma 0 Library January 1 1940 Mechanics Savings Bank (Reading) #19653 2,138 95 Pon era, Michael Highway august 14, 1939 Melrose Savings Bank #55112 2,198 09 RycShe t, Peter he-&Sewer February 9, 1940 Natick Five Cents Savings Bank #58694 1,121 01 Shea,, Nicholas Highway December 12,1939 Stevenson Matthew Health August 28, 1938 Newton Centre Savings Bank #244452,715 36 StewartJames Highway Newton Savings Bank #83839 .. .. ,... 3,245 23 ig July 16, 1938 North Avenue Savings Bank #60142 . 2,185 47 Sullivan, James G. Highway April 2, 1943 Provident institution for Savings (Amesbury) T 17ior, Edward W Fire January 1, 1943 #50186 2,089 43 Wallin, Charles P Park November 25,1938 Quincy Savings Bank #107510 1,111 75 Rockland Savings Rank #43262 2,078 60 Record of Deceased Members Somerville Savings Bank #73265 .. 21$1 97 Name Department Date Deceased The Middlesex Institution for Savings tConcord) Collins, Dennis H. School October 18 1937 #416792,295 82 'Collins, John J Highway November 23, 1943 Wakefield Savings Bank #7729 1,061 51 Fardy, Thomas F Welfare April 5,1943 Waltham Savings Bank #93672 1,251 07 Girten, John J \later&Sewer March 30, 1943 Weymouth Savings Bank #37459 2,070 90 "'Hadley.Charles E Sealer November 21, 1938 Winchester Savings Bank #29066 .. . 1,168 13 9-farrington, Otis %I a,er&Sewer November 20 1939 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank #65289 ..... 2,221 06 *Higgins Charles W Highway September 3, 1943 Cash Rocque, Arthur J School September 26, 1943 Wentworth, Dorothy B Library Ione 28, 1939 In office or transit . . 209 60 '1-t•ite, Robert H Highway January 25, 1938 Total Assets $84,899 98 * Retired Members Liabilities Respectfully submitted, Annuity Savings Fund ... .. $40,565 59 HOWARD S. 0 NrenoDs, Chairman Annuity Reserve Fund ... .. 3,110.39 HELEN E READY Pension Accumulation Fund ... .... 40,910 98 Expense Fund 313 02 RAYMOND L WHITE,Secretary Total Liabilities $84,89998 Board of Retirement PENSIONERS December 31, 1943 Name Department Date Retired Brenton, Walter School January 20, 1939 Cassella, Joaeph Water&Sewer January 17, 1942 Collins,John J Highway November 15, 1938 Denney, James W Water&Sewer June 13, 1941 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT 127 128 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Cambridge Savings Rank 2,812 31 Newlon Savings Bank 3,245 23 Rockland Savings Bank 2,078.60 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,221 06 REPORT OF BOARD OF RETIREMENT united States Defense Bonds .... 25,000 00 Cash In office or transit 209 70 Decenihei 31, 1943 ;84,899 98 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, MassachusettsJAMES J. CARROLL, Treasurer Gentlemen 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 $84,899 98 Deposits not on interest Lexington 'Trust Company $32 86 Deposits on interest Lexington Savings Bank $5,003.85 Middlesex Institution for Savings 2,295 82 Natick FIve Cents Savings Bank 1,12101 Mechanics Savings Bank 2,118 95 Somerville Savings Bank 2,16197 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,070 90 Institution for Savings 2,30188 Dedham Insti•tu-tion for Savings 2,72617 Provident Institution for Savings 2,08943 Lynn Institution for Savings 2,084 66 Winchester Savings Bank 1,16813 ECM Savings Bank 1,064 56 Hingham Institution for Savings 1,747 68 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,178 97 Quincy Savings Bank 1,11175 Andover Savings Bank 2,130 09 Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank 1,213 89 Waltham Savings Bank 1,25107 Chelsea savings Bank 2,089 43 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,06151 Melrose Savings Hank 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 • REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER 129 130 TOWN OF LEXINGTON I 'I: REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1943 per statement $1,932.40 Balance December 31, 1943 per check book $1,932.0 i December 31, 1943. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Lexington Massachusetts THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON I Balance December 31. 1943 per statement $2,000.00 Gentlemen Balance December 31, 1943 per check book $2,000.00 Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1943 Cash on Hand January 1, 1943 $335,74771 THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON ti Receipts During Year 1943 1,049,593.10 12,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 per'statement $ ; $1,385,340.81 Balance December 31, 1943 per check book $12,000.00 ,'` Expenditures During Year 1943 Per Warrants 1,004,326.52 Balance on Hand January 1, 1944 $381,014.29 "SEWER CONSTRUCTION NORTH LEXINGTON P W A. PROJECT 1464-F, JAMES J CARROLL, TERASURER" REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT On Deposit Lexington Trust Company Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1942280 $782.00 Balance December 31, 1943 Number of New Tax Titles Added 1943 37782.00 Balance per check book $ Outstanding checks None $782.00 317 Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1943 85 232 "SEWER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION MASS. 1370-F, TOWN OF ;g ` Number of Tax Titles Released 1943 34 LEXINGTON, JAMES J CARROLL, TREASURER" a' 198 Account closed during year 1943 ' • Number of Tax Titles Sold 1,943 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS. JAMES J CARROLL, TREASURER :1 Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1943 194 Total in account December 31, 1943 $84,899 98 Total Amount $45,048.65 Respectfully submitted, ,t. LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY u 4 Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington JAMES J CARROLL, James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Town Treasurer Balance December 31, 1943 $390,679.91 Balance December 31, 1943, peer check book $374,081.83 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1943 16,598.08 $390,679.91 I i REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS 131 182 TOWN OF LEXINGTON STILL ALARMS Accidents 2 Ail REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Automobiles Rescues 7 Boilers 5 Burst Pipe 1 Chimneys . . 21 Deeembei 31, 1943. Coal Bunkers5 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Cushions 2 Lexington, :1laasachu.Retta Dumps 35 False 3 Gentlemen: Fence 1 Fumes 1 Fuse Plug ... 1 We beg to submit to .i our Honorable Board, the Annual Report Forcible Entry 11 of the Lexington File Department Garage 1 Grass 317 Houses .... 6 The department answered a total of 607 alarms as recorded in H W Heater .. ...... .... 1 Ile following tabulations. Incinerator 1 Investigations .. .. 6 BELL ALARMS Leaking Oil Tank 1 • Automobile Leaves ....... 3 2 Lumber Barns 2 Chimney 1 Moving Patients 4 Dump 1 VeedIess 9 Dwellings 10 Oil Burners 10 False .. ......... 12 Oven 2 ' Patrolling Garage ...... 2 Peat 10 H W Heater . 1 Pull Down Chimney 1 Grass S1 Ice House 1 Platform .. I Needless Rescue 1 " .. .. 1 *Resuscitator2 Oil Burners 2 Rubbish 5 .. Raclin 1 Range 1 Search 1 Rubbish Shacks 3 Store 1 Smoky Houses 2 Truck 1 Smoky Stores . 2 Woods 1 1 Sprinklers 4 Stove .... 1 61 Stump 1 Tree .... 1 MUTUAL. AID Truck1 Lexington Aid to Waltham 11 Waste Barrel .. . ... 1 Lexington Aid to Arlington ... 6 Woodpiles 2 Woods ... 23 TOTAL . . . ... . .. 78 TOTAL 529 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS 133 134 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON DEPT AIDED AS FOLLOWS tion board, painted, and thus made available as more suitable 110118. Arlington to Lexington 10 lug for two pieces of apparatus This work was also done by mem Waltham to Lexington 6 berg of the regular Fire Department Belmont to Lexington 3 Burlington to Lexington 2 The Board of Engineeis has recommended in its budget fur 1944 Wilmington to Lexington . 1 the purchase of a new ladder truck The present ladder truck was State Dep't to Lexington 2 purchased in 1917. It is, in our opinion, both dangerous and expen- - TOTAL 24 she to operate An aerial ladder truck operated entirely by one man should be more efficient in performance and a say ei of manpower *One can to Town of Bedford We strongly recommend that such a ladder truck be purchased at once The i.lepai tnwht laid lb 200 1 t of 1/2" hose, 1),40(1 ft.of %" hose, 47,50(1 ft. 11" hose, 21,350 a0 i t 21" hose The Department raised The Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen have asked our b86 feet of laddevQ. used 33 lights and 7,010 tt of cable The appara ideas as to post war needs, if any,of the Lexington Fire Department tus tia►eled a total of 2.384 miles We have reported that the Town will need to replace both fire sta- tions The present buildings are obsolete, too small for the appara The Vetei ans Memo]nil Ambulance made 103 ti ills for a total of tus, in-adequate in sleeping quarters and sanitary facilities and in 1,453 miles certain respects structurally unsafe The report of the Building The estimated value of buildings involved was $359,13000 Inspector substantiates these facts The loss paid on involved buildings 10,751 40 The toss paid on contents of involved buildings 2,896 35 In concluding our report, we should like to express our apprecia- The loss per capita for the year 1943 941 lion, not only of the spirit of cooperation which all members of the Lexington Fire Department have shown us, but also of the whole- The Depai intent made 1,600 inspections of public and mercan- hearted cooperation which the Police Department has given the Fire rile buildings JJepaitment. i'lie year was a ►eiF bus, one as regards glass tires, but in other Respectfully submitted, respects the calls on the Fire Depai tment were about normal GEORGE W EMERY 3lanpowel shortage became arcate, but through tile complete co ROBERT J. FawcisTr opelatlola of the permanent men, tail force, aull the auxiliary (eh il THOMAS J DONNELLY, JR. inn defense) theme'', the ellecti►enss of the Department has been WILLIAM H DRISCOLL i'ulIy maintained However, further losses in personnel will probably ALAN G. ADAMS be impossible to eplace before the end of the European phase of the war --- and aceordingi3 the Board of Engine(rs is now 'appealing" Board of Engineers any attempts to di:di more Lexington firemen Ea 113 in 11J4.;, a 111.19 Ilodge 21 ton chassis, duly overhauled -ind outfitted with new steel food} and 501) gallon pump, was put in to commission as "Engine No .i" All the wink of cuustructing this piece of apparatus was done lit members of tiro regelat l''ire Depart ment During the seumiivi, the ell ;it the real nt tha ('ential Engine House was given a cement thee, new walls and e c iliug of insula REPORT OF I'UBL1C WORKS DEPARTMENT 135 136 TOWN OF LEXINGTON The individual reports of the Building and Plumbing Inspectors, the Paik Superintendent and the Town Engineer will give the de tailed work of their di►isious 11owc ei, there are a few important REPORT OF THE items which should be mentioned The dollar table of the permits issued by theinspcctois during 1,11.1 was considetabl3 lower than PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1:142 and the 1►pe of woik consisted pt iui;tril3 or altei ations and uii.noi additions %blit this great irmiin droit in building within the Town, we should iunv consider the ad►isalnitt3 of close]3 coordtnat mg the woik of the Inspectors with the Engineering Di ision so December 31, 1943. that we ran i an rendei gi rain sell lee iii the post-mat Sears To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Mia ac1m.msett.R The mark Di►ision suffereda reduction in pcisimnel of 80c/0 and we A ouid he remiss in this report, if we did not mention the excel Gentlemen lent woik w hu Ir was done in maintaining out Pink system with so Jew men. During 1943 the Department of Public Works has been able to maintain and continue operation of the essential services in all divi The Town n Eiiginees has constaut.l' brought to our attention the lions, but due to the great reduction in personnel, this has been ac- fact that Lexington has twenty six accepted streets winch have no complished only by the complete coordination and cooperation of established right of way lines. It is his recommendation that ia3 each division and its employees. We are again submitting a list of outs be made of thesestreets as soon as possible and in the latter all employees by divisions for the years 1941, 1942 and 1943. part of 1943,. the Board of Selectmen requested the Oount3 Commas- siuners to snake a lay-out of Concord Avenue from the Belmont line Dcc.31, Dee.31, Dec.31, to the Concord Turnpike. 1941 1942 1943 Highway .... 20 9 4 Water and Sewer 18 12 1 HIGHWAY DIVISION Park 9 4 2 Maintenance Mechanics and Janitors 9 7 5 Engineering .. .. 6 3 6 toad Maintenance Ons surface treatment program was consid Administrative, etc. ...... erabl3 reduced as compared with 1941, but we did give a surface Clericalrical 6 6 4 4 4 4 ___ _ treatment to nine streets having; a total length of 3 57 miles and an Total ,. 76 44 al area,of 46,868 square yards lith to Federal regulations, we were unable to obtain asphalt and tlteiefore this treatment consisted of Of the total of 31 employees, approximately 50% are foremen, an application of fou: tenths of .t gallon per square Said of tar equipment operators or laborers and it is upon this small group cutback, se►ent► pounds pet square yard of peastone and mixed ID that we depend to maintain all our Highway, Park, Water and place Out entire siaif€aee treatment piogram was Ladled on with Sewer systems Our attitude has been to determine the emergency an n►eiage of tutee alien and the labor cost was apps oxint itchy t 5yo which required immediate attention and then to utilize our entire of the total cost force on this emergency regardless of departmental or divisional responsibility However, it is our duty to point out that with this DIainagr 110111trcrauci 111 catch basins in Lexington were drastic reduction in personnel, any emergency affecting the major cleaned at- least twice and in some locations, three times A nun- ity of our citizens such as a snow storm, would place the Town in a imuni amount of woi k a as done on liro0k clearing During August very serious condition and we cannot hope to give the service which a drain was consult tett in Fallen Road from Mari ett Road to ahme Richard Road we have given in the past REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 137 738 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Size of Pipe No Feat. No.Catch Basins No,Manholes 12" 599 10 3 oa w oo w 4 m 01 N U N o H Miscellaneous. As usual, all eNc+eutial patching was done aril ing .1 a; N G ti � y 1 N C,-- 01 addition, two large arc as. coil asi lug 01' approximately 1Mlil square cn w � H w yard were raised and hi ought to grade on I3eclf'ord Si I eet and 11 nod 69- Street gStreet Street cleaning was done during the Spring months, but we to cc el co ti were unable to do any Fail c ieauiing except In those areas: where fall 00 N CO m 0101 T N M N M r C7 ing leaves affected drainage conditions. 2 e n o0 0° IY1lssetioneous Maintenance Appropriations os c to m ti o0o 01 w oil~ '0 YR '-1 Irr m o o y, Chapter DO Alnrxlc+iance Om entire Chaplet DU Maintenance Q I.m cy N 02 u, o 0 Appi opt iatlon was used in the resnl Facing of Wood Street liiiN lug I U, "' ,.4 0 ,L length of I.a:r nlllcs anti an area 01 21,81:3 square hard,. i'his treat- _ inent was identical to that which was used on otlu'i ton n highways. 3 ac M ol o N Silow Removal: 1n the following table we are showing the esselc re = a; w • a,, o, O j ' m -' W 01 m tial information pertaining to the ten utortns which required 11 inter II W vo �` co m 0 d. '-1 CSI co L+1 . mainten ance. I- 1. 1. Cost of Storms O 3 Inches Plowing Plowing 0 a ro M = c. 0 m Date of Snow Streets Sidewalks Lifting Sanding Misc Total 2 m S ,•, to C aw CC m Jan 4 5 $44 17 $68 20 $53 05 $13 40 $178 82 z N 9z '" 16-21 3 159 09 442 30 60139 01 co 1...1 22 27 362 77 36 90 399 67 G Q d v 28 13 2,290 82 68 60 537 61 54 78 349 45 3,301 26 ZW E �' o'Co o w ,m-, 0, g r 31 6 985 90 205 99 103 15 1,295 04 D} a N m m o• No m Feb 19 321 76 43 50 3fi5 E5 co ux—i 171 a .4 ,•; M Mar 4 4 9 00 4 15 57 00 7015 tt a 4 6 8 586 59 153 58 740 17 a 16 177 70 177 TO G re w Dat N o •p-, Cl Dec 27 50 75 78 00 128 75 U S o oo ed ori a P N eM�. w r cs N 0 $4,126 32 $68 60 8965 38 $1,597 65 $600 25 $7,258 20 cz -1 � ~ ti 07 301. C, II -4 1▪ Ie? 0 1-* 0 O 4 N G C/] C- ,-1 4 Ceti 01 t,. g, W '' M oc !k co M O i? to 0 ❑ ❑ •-. ,, '-1 " r, 1z Zr C s. 1m- 2w01 05 7O mt 01 Z Xa. C • REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 139 '41r TOWN OF LEXINGTON €holier iii being al,le to put,haw a second liatlrl Allis (tlralnrers Hl]i Street Lighting Further study by our Engineering Division on llrc m l ter:c tut Ti1 s piece rot' r cl;upinznt w ill not only give us added the Street Lighting problem indicated it would be advisable for us inl;utance clnr:rlg below N',mins, lull also vt elf €,t of %aloe in all phases to eliminate the No. 30 (1000 lumen) lamps ut 1'n111ir Winks urmintctitnce oar] roti..:ttttrtruu No 20 No 30 No 50 No 70 Lumens 800 1000 2500 6000 Lamps in service on WATER DIVISION Dec 31, 1942 1111 30 30 67 General Information Additions 22 0 8 0 Range of eta-tio pressure an mains, 21 to 120 Deductions 0 30 0 0 Length of pipe in streets, 71 70 miles Lamps in service on Number of services, 3033 Dec 31, 1943 1133 0 38 67 Number of hydrants, 584 Total water consumption for year, 100,007 000 gallons Watertown Street Drain• The construction of the drain through Average daily water consumption for 1943, 821.900 gallons the easement from Watertown Street to Crescent Road was corn Average daily water consumption per capita for 1943, 57 gallons pleted Total waiter rates receipts, $79,913 74 Total water maintenance receipts, $81,091.88 Size of Pipe No of Feet No Catch Realms No NianhoIes Surplus Revenue transferred to Water Dept Available Surplus Account. 12" 172 0 1 $32,615 01 Ashes and Dumps 2897 barrels of ashes and 11 loads of refuse Cost of wa'er main extensions, $745 24 were removed from the schools and public buildings Due to the labor shortage it will he necessary for ns to continue the present Metropolitan Water lax method of cleaning the Lincoln Street dump, hut we will endeavor Maturing Rends $9,04018 Bond Interest 9,043 58 to clear this area at least once each month Maintenance and Operation10,66912 Brookline Credit 853 32 Traffic Regulation and Control This work has been greatly re duced during the war years and traffic line painting was limited to Total $10,316 15 Lexington Center At the present time we have only one traffic sig- nal operating at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Wal Surplus Revenue Transferred to Water Department thane Street and the majority of the time this signal is on flashing Available Surplus Account in the Past Five Years yellow 1939 $19 636 30 1940 At the request of the Police Department, a bicycle rack was built 1941 3s 457 32,45737 7 and placed in Lexington Center and according to their reports, it 1942 30,82217 1S of real service to the community 1943 32,01501 Street Signs No nev street signs were erected during the year, Extent of Distribution System, January 1, 1944 but we have maintained those which have been broken or which have become illegible. Our major expenditures from this appropriation Sine No of Feet g p16 4,382 occurred after Halloween, when many of the wooden street signs 12" 48,941 were broken and new poets had to be made. io" 18,621 8" 06,618 Road Machinery: During the year the Town Mechanic completed s" 286,61s 114 work orders on the Police cars. 3 work orders on the Welfare 4" 20,188 ear and 395 on Public Works Department equipment. These work orders included the complete overhauling of ten units We were for- Total . . 378,610 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 141 142 TO NN OF LEXINGTON 1943 Water Main Construction Wood Street Spencer atreot 252 feet 6" Oakland Avenue Average cost pea toot 82 95 Pleasant Street Lowell Street, near East Street Hydrant Installations and Maintenance The breaks winch occurred in the Wood Street main were due to Total number of hydrants in service January 1, 1943583 a defective altitude gauge which had been installed in the 150,000 Number of hydrants uaNalled in 1943 1 gallon reservoir at the Bedford Airport and the cost of repairing these breaks was borne by the contractor. Number of Jhydiants;.In serLice, December 11, 1943 ...... 584 In n 1614; n e rnnal,lt is of the program started in 194-2 on the main Fantanotai,Statistics• During the past few years, money has been teuince of our hydrtnts and ills g remaining' 181 hyrla, were Over transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus Account o hauled ,r nal repaired for municipal expenses other than Water Construction. In view of the needs of this department, particularly in relation to the post wai program, it is essential that adequate funds be set aside to take care 1943 Water Construction and Maintenance of this proposed work. It is onr recommendation that the financial Summary. Numbei of feet of water mains installed „ 252 planning of the Water Division be approached from the attitude of Number of new services installed .. 13 a public utility and that adequate reserves be set aside to tale care Number of services renewed 22 of depreciation and anticipated construction Work orders completed See New hydrants [petalled .. . 1 +ServiCes' 13 new water services were installed, 22 were renewed Water Department Available Surplus Account from the curb line to the house and 12 were renewed from the main Credits to the curb As in 1942, it was necessary for us to continue the use of cement lined cast iron pipe in all sen-ice installations Duringthe Balance January 1, 1948 533,617 13 Receipts 4n Exoeas of Appropriation • • • d0,462.46 year there were 17 service leaks and 20 frozen services which were Unexpended Appropriation Balances ........ 2,152 55 repaired. $72,232 14 A complete check on all water services is now in progress and Debits it is our hope that within a few mouths we will have a card for Transfers by vote of Town each service, filed by lneat.iou. gii ing all essential data pertaining to Payment of Water Bonds $12,00000 the particular service. Payment of other Municipal Bonds ............. 10,000 90 Meters. The meter program winch was to be started in 1943 was 22,000 00 interrupted due to the loss of our meter repair man and this work Balance December 31, 1943 50,23E 14 will have to be postponed until after the war. However, those meters which are in need of immediate repair are being taken care of by $72,232 14 the various manufacturers. During the Summer months a survey of all meters was completed Water Department Construction Account and at the present time we are tabulating this information for a permanent record. Balance January 1, 1.943.. . 56,572.37 E cpended during 1943 .. ........ 393.94 Distributing Maims Water main breaks were repaired iii the fol lowing streets Balance December 31, 1943 $5,678 43 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 143 144 TOWN UP I.LN.ING ION SEWER nlvisioN including 1 h pi umlig of the garage section, the installation of General Information fluorescent lighting in the repair shop and the construction of an ad- Lexington Is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District ditional storeroom Area tributary to existing sewer system, 9 07 square miles in August illi United States N11%. , through the Alice Cuipora Total length of trunk line sewers, 6.31 miles Total lengtih of street sewers, 1711 miles lion, in►estigatid ►:circus locations for au additional classroom and Total number of house connections, 935 dually decided that 0131 llLtet Room would best serve then needs 1944 Sewer Assessments Rate, $4 50 per linear foot. Therefore, on August 15th, they took o►er the use of this room for Amount expended for maintenance, $2,808 11 approximately a six month period, but due to the uncertainty con- nected ►►lilt tlteii um], t is possible that the time may be extend 1943 Sewer Maintenance ed NH a much longer period Number of services installed 18—tntalIing 783 feet. Retirement System Since .Jaaain.ai v 1st, t►►o men have retired Number of services repaired, 3 hum the emplm of the Public Works Department and we are In All street sewer s, 'u ith the exception of the main Trunk line eluding thele names in this report in appreciation of then years of were flushed and cleaned once during the year. One stoppage oc loyal service to the Town curred in Vine Brook Road which necessitated the digging up and William t: French — Retired lied October 1Z3, 1943relaying of oxlnnsttely 150 feet of sewer main and the construe Robei t G Bainiiaford — Retired September 25, 194.1 manhole of one manhole CONCLUSION GENERL APPROPRIATIONS We have been unable during the past year,to do much work along Gary Mcniori a and Town Office Buildings The interior painting r program in the Cary Memorial Building was continued and the the lines of Post war Planning due to problems which needed our foyer, side corridors and the stairs leading to the coat room were immediate attention We bav-e however, made certain surveys which painted The painting of the trilirnnngs on the Gary Memorial Build now put us in the position of being able to more accurately analyze Ing was completed and two coats of paint were given to the trim- mings the needs of the Public Works Depttnlent and to develop a more on the Tom n Office Building. constructive post war program. During the year emeigenrcies arose which made it necessary for Ill 1944 we Italie to complete the designs, estimates and plans for past war projects which us to request a transfer from the reserve fund. In the early part of will include all phases of Public Works the year the sprinkler system in Caiy Memorial Building froze and In concluding this report, we must mention the cooperation and in the Fall, a fire occurred in the coal bunker and approximately loyalty of the employees of the Public Works Department who, un 125 tons had to be removed. der extremely trying conditions,have done everything in their power Insures .ce• During the yeat we hail two bre Iosses and one to maintain the essential services of the. Town sprinkler loss as follows. Amt.of Respectfully submitted, Date Location Type of Loss Settlement January 30, 1943 Central Fire Station Fire #3,444 01 WILLIAM C. PAXTON, February 16, 1943 Cary Memorial Building Sprinkler Damage 357.70 Superintendent of Yzdblze Works September 8, 1943 Cary Memorial Building Fire 1,310 16 Public works Building: The painting of the exterior of the Pub lie Works Building was completed and some interior work was done REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 145 146 TOWN OF LEXINGTON would disturb our established concepts When, however, the conse- quences of our prejudices and ignorance are disastrous enough, when they touch us personally with poverty or war, then we are ready to REPORT OF eliminate the prejudices which hake resulted in our suffering and to seek truth CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Books and magazines are the most important sources of know ledge and through thinking and reading we gain the dispassionate - facts which will gi►e us truth The average citizen cannot afford to liecrmbet .31, 1943 buy the many books that he should know Even the Library with its limited budget can provide but a portion of the many important To the Trir.slrf y of the Cai'j lir Imo)ins T,Thi n►U titles But it does offer such books as ONE WORLD, MAKE THIS The 'Alaimo iesp.cttiill\ siiliuiits the Sevens}fifth Annual Re- THE LAST WAR, NEW WORLD) A'COMINti, UNDER COVER, port of the Libiaik Au attempt has been made in this report to in- APPEASEMENT'S CHILI), the volumes published thus far of dicate the impoi tanee of the l.rbiai v in a world whose salvation de Stuart Chase's new series called WHEN THE WAR ENDS, and Vends upon the a dear t.hiiiiking and understanding of tue people scores of equally important books The Library makes available for circulation magazines such as the NATION, NEW REPUBLIC, One of Hitler's First arts after aizsuniii,g polka waa the skmbolic FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TIME, YALE REVIEW and the publica- burning of the looks Of men whir, recognizing the in ilignlrit forces tions of the FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION Novels like FOR at work, had spoken against him More than the armed forces of WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, NATIVE SON, MOON IS DOWN and England, France, of Russia, he feared the ideas of free men In our GRAPES OF WRATH, all contribute to our understanding The Democrac3, we hake only ignorance to feat , ignorance of the eco Library maintains a special display of books on world events and nonuc, social and political forces which shape our destiny• an igno- another on post-war planning We like to feel that we are doing our ranee kkhich has bred unemployment, crime, religious intolerance, part in helping to build a "brave new world" by providing the pea- race riots, hatred between labor and management, isolationism, na- pie with the types of books that Hitler burned We are heartened by the tacisiii and n host of other e►its. The people of our Country and the fact that History ranked first in the circulation of non fictroa of our Community are not uninie]lrgent but too often are nninform books in 1943. ed Millions of men will have died in k ain and our children will die Very truly yours, after them unless more of us pros ide ourselves with the knokkledge which will enable us iiitelligentl3 to take our pal t in the post war RALPH A. NASON, world even though that part consists of but the casting of a ballot once a yearWe must have the understanding Whichcomes from Librarian knowledge, otherwise this government of the people will perish be fore the organized forces of eaction 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 one) triter diligent sear ch with a mind open to reason, It has been stated that "In the last anal sis, we see only what we are ready to see, what we have been taught to see We eliminate and ignore ekerythlug 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 REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 147 14S TO1\X OF LEXINGTON APPENDIX A American Library Association Form For Uniform Statistics Town Lexington County Middlesdx State Massachusetts REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE Name of Library: Cary Memorial Library Date of founding: 1868 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Name of Librarian Ralph A Nation Government unit of support and service - - • Town Population served (1940 United States census figures) . 13,187 December 31, 1043 Assessed valuation of governmental unit served 22,301134 00 Terms of use .. Free for lending and reference 70 the!louorubk' Bowd of,5e1c(tfisea, Total number of agencies5 Le,i•uiytoit, JI aN8 1(1 tl.8ctt8 Consisting of Central Library 1 Branch in Library building 1 f}ehttenien• Stations in schools a The Ti ustees ago in alre pi i%ileged to report another successful 1 eat ;ui tilt. 1',I1► liiiiiot i.li Lilnai y, as is Ileal I. hull(aced in the CIRCULATION AND USE mom detailed reports in the Libiatialtr and the Treasurer Number of volumes of adult non-fiction lent for home use 33,190 Se►etal (Intl ;e-' bine oceull'ed within the Staff and Book Com Number of volumes of adult fiction lent for home use 57,108 in-Alves dining the ►t'ai Mrs Mai jolts' P Wilson resigned as Junior Number of books for children lent for home use 24,280 _lssi'talit acid was sm.(eeded u, Miss E+elyn Buck Miss Bah Retail Total number of volumes lent for dame use 104 673 `oti was panted •1 lea►e of absence to join the ii' A C Hei teat Period of loan for majority of adult book stock 14 t{ays iiOI i1.iy su[eersei lot the Ont inion is Miss Beati ice Shannon Three Number of inter-library loans Volumes lent 1 new' nielllbeis haw been added to the Book Committee. They are Volumes borrowed 35 Mrs James Stew:zit Smith, M1 s lid:►in M Slocoinbe, and Mrs Ila'old Ii Wheeler REGISTRATION It is with deep 'egret that the Ti ustees note the death of two Total number of registered borrowers 7,227 ale+oted workers of the.Lana i3 Ili Hollis Webster sell ed for many Borrowers registered during year 796 ,years as a ini'inhe' of the Book Committee Miss Nellie Holbrook was for a number(it seats the Blanch Lilnaiian at East Lexington BOOK STOCK The Trusts(s, while maintaining an active interest in the imnledl Number of volumes at beginning of the year 42,279 ate ptohlesnx of 1 he� l.iiliili►, ale envisioning the Library as it may Number of volumes added during year 2,080 be iii the future flans and a model have been designed for the --- reno►.itioit and t nia gement or the Mani Building, which includes a Total • .. 44,359 children's )(Olio ail i'ciii17itioii hull, larger reading and reference Number of volumes withdrawn from record during year 1,894 rooms,dud a stage opening into a. courtyard The Trustees earnestly hope that 1%ork on the filet steps of these plans may begin as a post- Total number of volumes at end of year 42,463 war project, that the Librax, may more adequately fulfill the needs Number of newspapers received excludtitg duplicates b of the town of Lexington Number of periodicals received excluding duplicates73 RespeLtfuliy submitted, DOUGT AS PERCY BRAYTON, Chasrmow For the Board of Trustees, Cat y Memorial Library REPORT OF TREASURER OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 149 I50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EXPENDITURES Books $158.09 Balance on Hand December 31, 1943 ($13.16 cash in transit, balance in Lexington Trust Company checking account) 428 19 REPORT OF THE TREASURER $584.28 GARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Rs% HAcoLn T HANDLeiY, Treasurer INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1943 ;3,279 36- Fines—Main Library 91104 I have checked this report of the Treasurer of the Cary Memorial Gift for Books 51100 Library and find same correct with proper supporting vouchers. The Interest on General Fund Surplus Account 29 00 Treasurer's cash is kept on deposit in the commercial department of Sale of Books and Papers z3 80 the Lexington Trust Company, with the exception of the amount of Investmen Committee $2,000,00, which is deposited in the Lexington Savings Bank The Interest on Bonds 860 56 Interest on Savings Deposits 50 91 cash balance on December 31,1943 has been reconciled with the bank Dividends--Coopera4ive Bank 30 00 statement $5,025.61 RAYMOND L. WHITE, Toum Accountant EXP1].NDITL'RES Books $1,200 11 Treasurer's Bond 5 00 Rental Safe Deposit Box 5 00 Salary of Treasurer 50 0o 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, 1143 ($2,000 00 in Account #22694 Lexington Savings Bank, $120 36 cash in transit, balance in Lexington Ti usi Company checking account) 3,602 02 $5 025 61 EAST LEXINGTON ACCOUNT INCOME Balance on Hand January I 1943 $339 53 Fines 171 98 Investment Committee Interest on Savings Accounts 7277 $584 28 152 TOWN ON' LEXINGTON REPORT OF CARY MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 151 LEROY S. BROWN LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,000 00 U S Defense Savings Bond, Ser G, 2%%, 1953 2500 1,000 00 Boston Edison Co, 1st mortgage 2M%, REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 1970 .. 27 50 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 52 50 ALICE BUTLER CARY FUND (General) 1,000 00 Lexington Cooperative Bank 5 paid-up shares 3% 30 00 In account with Rev Harold T Handley, Treasurer •1,000 00 Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana R R. Co 1st mortgage, 4%%, 1934 GENERAL FUND 44000 Lexington Trust Co Savings Account Capital Account Income Total #4305 4 40 1,000 00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. let and re- 600 00 Lexington Savings Bank Savings Ae- funding Mortgage Ser H 3%%, 1961 23750 count #23842, 2% 1000 1,000 00 Consumers Power Co 1st mortgage 44 40 3%%, 1970 36 00 1,000.00 Pennsylvania Railroad Co General MA 4CIA CARY LIBRARY FUND (General) 3�,'%, 1970 .. 37 50 35431 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book 1,00000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co #5940, 2% 711 711 334%, 1961. 32 50 1,00000 Wisconsin Michigan Power Co. 1st GOODWIN MUSICAL COLLECTION LIBRARY FUND (General) mortgage 3M%❑, 1961 37 50 1,025 00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book 1,000 00 Brooklyn Edison Co. Consolidaited #17037, 2% 20.60 20 60 mortgage 314%, 1966 32 50 1,000 00 Indianapolis Power & Light Co let mortgage 314%, 1970 ............ 32.50 JANE PHINNEY LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,500.00 Boston & Maine Railroad Co Income 124.19 Lexington Trust Company, Savings mortgage Ser. A .. 67.50 Book #3799, 1% . .... 1 20 1 20 1,500.00 Boston & Maine Railroad Co. 4/%, 1970 1st mortgage Ser, R. R. 4%, 1960 60.00 LAURA M. BRIGHAM LIBRARY FUND (General) 1,000.00 Southern California Edison Co, let and 1,04E 00 Baltimore R Ohio Railroad Co, refund- ingrelund4ng mortgage 3%, 1965 30 mortgage, extended 4%, 1951 .. 40 00 724.78 Lexington Trust Co Savings Account #6023, 1% ... 7.20 1,000 00 Illinois Bell Telephone Co, 1st mort- .. .. . 2409.70 gage 2M%, 1981 27.50 1,000.00 Philadelphia EIectric Co., 1st mortgage and refunding 2%%. 1971 . .... .. 27 50 REALS LIBRARY FUND (General) 42.50 Lexington Trust Co.. Savings Book 1,100.00 LaClede Gas Light Co let and refund- #6007, 1% 0 40 ing mortgage 534%, 1953 .... 60.50 60.50 95 40 LIBRARY BOOK PURCHASE FUND (General) NELSON W JENNY LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 2,000 00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book 1,000 00 Western New York Utilities Co., Inn #21321, 2% ........ .... 40.0(! 40.00 let mortgage 5%, 1946 . .. 5000 50.00 REPORT OP CART MEMORIAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 153 PAULINA BURBANK PIERCE LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 1,000 00 Lexington Sayings Bank, Savings Book #16742, 2% 20 00 20 00 CLARA ROBBINS LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 100 00 Lexington Savings Bank, Savings Book #1476, 2% 2 01 2 01. WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND (Branch) 1,077 18 Lexington Trust Company, Savings Book #3844, 1% 10 76 10 76 $27,987 96 $814 18 r In default RANDALL, B. IIouz,jrrox REV HAROLD T HANDLEY I)OucI.A5 PERCY BRAYTON Investment Committee 156 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL REPORT OF THE REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Citizens of Lexington In accordance with the law, the School Committee herewith sub AND wits its report for the year 1943. As stated to you a year ago (and it continues to be t-rue) the SUPERINTENDENT School Organization, in ortlet to meet all of the obligations imposed by war created demands, has had to operate not only as a flexible educational institution, but its teac.heis and pupils, outside or school as well as inside, have had countless calls UP help along various coin OF munity needs, and have generously iespunded with theii assistance (Read the appended report of our School Supeiintendent.) SCHOOLS The increased cost [1.t 111 lug has made it impossible for many hl oui teachers to meet thou expenses without eai ning seine addition al in-come else►►here This is especially true of the wattled men, and nearly all of trent have been obliged to put in long hours earning outside monty if tontioued for ‘cry long this is a pioiedure which will become hal mini to out schools, and it is regrettable that it has �* •.r' t. happened As i his report is being ►r i uteri, it appear as though tlx Fir`•' +, town employees, iiiduding teucheis, i iii ree.eu►e additional cuuipen sat.ion Toa .1944 in the iurnt ui a bonus, and that well somewhat ie VA sieve the sitiiitiolt How e►ei, an up►►ard te►ision of salai ies on a permanent basis will have to be ai ranged in the ►ei y near i utni'e For many y eats the per pupil cost of the Lexington schools has been Lowe. than any town in the general locality properly comparable to Lexington Ftoni a taxpayer's point al lieu there is a lnoasuie of sat isfaction in that colllpat'son, but fol the best interests of the schools OF THE it is obvious that Lexington must be willing to pay just as much as oui neighboring towns are willing to pay lot the best teachers TOWN OF LEXINGTON Jt is an exc client investment, and Lexington iniinot atfold to do otherwise. FOR THE YEAR 1943 llnder piesent conditions it is impossible to catty- out plans fat ana major impro►etnents to out properties, but as soon as materials REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 157 158 TOWN OF LEXINGTON and labor are a'ailable an automatic sprinkler system should be in- stalled in the Munroe School The canvas curtains in the High School G3 mnasium should be replaced with adjustable soundproof cul tains, the heating and ventilating s.stem of Hancock School FINANCIAL STATEMENTS should be madeinized, and the unimproved portion of our Parker &hnol lot should be developed for playground use RespectfulI❑ submitted, School Maintenance General Control RANDAl,r, B. Hol?GHTON, Chairman Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office As A>YNIE F.PUTNEY sistance and Expenses $7,6:11 44 TRACY W AMES Expenses of instruction School Committee Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Sub- stitutes, Junior and Senior High School Clerks and Other Expenses of Instruction 149,04709 Textbooks 3,545 57 Supplies • 6,259 12 Operation of School Plant Janitor Service, Fuel and Miscellaneous Opera don 33,046 65 Maintenance of School Plant Repairs6,136 86 Libraries 481 47 Health 2,920 61 Transportation 7,402,95 Miscellaneous Graduations, Athletics, Express, Etc. 1,360 64 Outlay — New Equipment 825 37 Tuition — Atypical Children 209 40 Total Expenditures $218,867 09 Appropriation $229,798 66 Unexpended Balance 10,931.57 $229,798 66 $229,798 66 Receipts Tuition Town of Bedford $8.835 20 Other Tuition and Transportation 511 00 City of Boston 262 91 Commonwealth of Massachusetts General School Fund Part I 17,081 85 State Wards 2,64128 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 159 160 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Rent ... ....... .. ... .. 95 50 Miscellaneous 482.54 Total Receipts $29,910 28 NET EXPENDITURES FOR 1943 $188,956.81 ANNOUNCEMENTS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Expended School Entrance Tultlon ;922 92 Unexpended Balance706 u8 Any child who is 5 ear 8 mouths of age on or before the open ing date of school iiia} he admitted to the first grade Children of Appropriated $1,1;x900 school age should not hi pi 5.(ii adniisaiori to the first grade Reimbursement— Commonwealth of Massachusetts 511 95 NET COST FOR 1943 .. ..... . . . $410 97 after October 1, unless the Lade had precious training Birth and ‘accination «q i iheates mustbe presented before a AMERICANIZATION child is entered as a iegnlat pupil. Expended Instruction . ... ... . siss 00 �; Supplies 8.30 Employment Certificates. Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys Total Expenditures . $2u2 30 and girls between the ages of sixteen and twenty one are issued at Unexpended Balance 70 the Office of the Siipelintcndl•slt of Schools in the High School Appropriated $208 Du Building All pet soros must make is rsonal application and present Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts 83 20 a birth certificate NET COST FOR 1943 . $119 8U Vocational Edu•cattoii Lexington boys and girls ma' attend state aided vocational SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION schools in other communities since Lexington has no school of this CHAIRMAN type The state law peanuts an poison to obtain a vocational educa RANDALL B HOUGHTON, 16 Street Tel Lex 0385 tion provided he meets required age and educational requirements. (Term, Expires March, 1944) The town is required to pa3 the tuition of these pupils although the State reimburses the town for one-half of the tuition TREASURER SCHOOL TELEPHONES ANNIE F PUTNEY, 31 Locust Avenue Tel. Lex 1595 Adams Lex 0673 'Term Expires March, 1945) Franklin Lex. 0128 Hancock Lex. 0461 SECRETARY Munroe Lex 0547 TRACY W AMES, 2 Highland Avenue Tel. Lex. 0230 Parker . .. Lex. 055E (Term Expires March, 1946) Junior High Lex. 0288 Senior High Lex 0342 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS THOMAS S GRINnLE. 29 13loomfield Street TeI Lex. 0166-W SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1944 Office High School Building Tel. Lex 0277 School opens Monday, January 8 Regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first School opencloses, Monday,Frina, Februaaryry 18 School opens, February E8 and third Monday of each month except during July and August. School closes, Friday, April 14 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 161 162 TOWN OF LEXINGTON School opens, Monday,April 24 IMPORTANT—Elementary Schools will begin at 1.00 P M, School closes, Wednesday, June 21 on days when there is no morning session un *School opens, Wednesday, September 6 less the No School Signal is sounded •Sch•ooI closes, Wednesday, December 22 HOLT DAYS The No School Announcement will he broadcast over Stations Good Friday— Friday, April WNAC and WEEI for morning and afternoon closing. Memorial Day--Tuesday, May 30 When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure in Columbus Day — Thursday, October 12 formation from the radio stations, or from the local "No School *Thanksgiving—November 30 and December 1 Signal." Those not able to secure information from these sources ■ These dates are tentative and subject to change may call Junior High School (Tel, Lex 0288) or the Senior High ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS School (Tel., Lex. 0342) between 7:30 A.M and T:45 A M., and the OCTOBER, 1943 elementary schools at 8.05 A M, and at 11:30 A.M. Boys Girls Total Children who are absent at the opening of the school should Senior High School 227 309 536 come later during the school session, if weather conditions warrant Junior High School 289 293 582 1L Adams School 180 1417 820 Franklin School 112 116 228 Hancock School111 102 213 Munroe School 116 85 201 GENERAL POLICY Parker School113 114 227 It will be the policy of the School Department to close school 1,148 1,159 2,305 only in case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold reg- ular sessions The widely varying conditions in the several parts of WAR STAMPS AND BONDS SOLO IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Lexington make it difficult to reach decisions equally fair to all January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1943 PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE Cash OPEN ON STORMY DAYS TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL toward Bonds Total JUDGMENT AS TO THE WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR Adams $4,48145 $620 15 $4,951 60 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. Franklin .. 2,698 25 21110 2,909 35 Hancock3,504 15 631 70 4,136 85 Munroe3,230 05 2,09510 5,32515 Parker .. 2,42165 265 75 2,687 40 Junior High 5,298 45 12,413 55 17,712 00 Senior High 2,826 90 6,468.60 9,296.60 Total $24,410 90 $22,605 95 $47,016 85 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm whistle At 7:30 A.M., indicates No School—Ali Schools At 8:00 A.M., indicates No School for morning session of Elemen- tary Schools. At 11:30 A.M., indicates No School for afternoon session of Elemen- tary Schools. REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 163 164 TOWN OF LEXINGTON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Yrs In Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Edward E Aheil Physical Education Springfield College 14 ROSTER OF TEACHERS IN LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Lancelot B. Cooper Social Studies, Biology Springfield College 1 A. Irving Dodge Manual Arts Mass State College 18 ;Marian E Knipp Household Arts State Teachers College -- Doris B Leavitt Physical Education Bouve-Boston P E 6 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Dorcas S Nason Librarian Bridgewater T C -- Yrs.In Robert A Proctor Manual Arts Fitchburg T C 15 Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Margaret Sandberger Music, Orchestra American Insti•tute 7 Manfred L Warren Principal Bowdoin College 16 Irving F Sherwood Science,Asst, Prin University of N H 18 ADAMS SCHOOL Helen I McIntyre Social Studies, Dean Boston University 17 Ruth E Morrison Principal Plymouth Normal 21 Amyh ACamEBnglish Training BosCollege 15 Wilma A. Quinn Grad41I Bridgewater T C 2 Ruth Dainty English Boston University ti Gretta L. ryas Science Radcliffe College 13 Margaret L Small I Farmington Normal 5 Mary M Flannelly Business 1 raining Boston T C 1 June Jellison II Boston University — Anne L. Forsyth Eng!ih — sSmith College 22 Irene E Senger II Salem Teachers College — Frene B Barkin III Boston University Herbert M Goddard SoaMaeMUniversity College 1 Genevieve Kiralis III & IV Bridgewater T. C -- Bertha V Hayward Social Studies of Maine 25 or IV Lowell T C Alice Jernazian English Russell Sage College — Helen Cn Trainor V Lowell T C 2 Margaret J Leake French, English Farlham College 14 Thelma F Mather Ma,hen-Latins Radcliffe College — Marjorie N Shaw V Gorham T C 2 Mabel A Miller Social Studies MtHolyoke College 9 Helen F. Crowley VI North Adams T C 9Bridgewater T C — Lillian M. Spidle Busfnevs Training Salem T C 13 Catherine Graham VI Ruth A. Walcott French, English Wellesley College 23 Elsie P.Chapman Jr High Opp Class Aroostook State — Marie L Stone Clerk Lexington High School - — FRANKLIN SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Margaret A Keefe Prin Franklin & Keene Normal 15 Merrill F Norlin Principal Wesleyan University 17 Hancock Gladys M Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T C 19 Bertha V Cwt Grade 1 Salem T C 13 B Marshall II Lowell T C 2 Annette P Breen Social Studies,Eng Bridgewater T C 3 DorothyIII Fitchburg T C 8 Caroline T Feindel English, Science Bridgewater T C 1 Eleanor E. Smith Eunic•: C Harrison Math, Science Br,dgewater T C 1 Natalie G Taylor III & IV Bridgewater T C — Harriet J Hodgkins English Gloucester Training 23 Helen F. Blinkhorn IV Lowell T C 7 Betty King English, Math. Bridgewater T C 14 Priscilla E Tarbox V Bridgewater T C — Irene C Mrose Science, Math Salem T C 1 Constance B Loud VI Salem T C — M Eleanor Murphy Science, Health Bridgewater T C — Carolyn Nash English, History Bridgewater T C — HANCOCK SCHOOL Ann Nelson Art, Social Studies Mass School of Art Marie C Neudorr Science,Health, Eng Fitchburg State Teachers --- Jane E. Austin Grade I Bridgewater T C 2 Annie M Nickerson Social Studies Salem T C 16 Jennie F Blodgett II Bridgewater T C 49 Ann Smarsh Science, Math, Health Bridgewater T C 1 Alice T Farrand III Worcester T C 12 Earle B Sukeforth Math, Science Bridgewater T C 5 Marion 31 White IV Keene Normal 13 A. Elizabeth Swanton Latin, General Lang. Colby College 6 Margaret B Noyes V Bridgewater T C 26 Beatrice V Trulson Social Studies, Eng Bridgewater T C -- Ina M Mosher VI Bridgewater T C 2 Blanche L. Whelpley Math, Bus Training Salem T C 28 Edythe J Shore Bldg Asst. Franklin State Teachers College Solvay Valentine Clerk Bryant & Stratton 1 & Hancock REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 185 186 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MUNROE SCHOOL Yrs In Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex Althea E. Ames Prin & Grade VI Farmington Normal 9 Barbara S Wilsey Oracle I Bridgewater T C 2 CARETAKERS OP BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Mary S Mead H Lesley Normal 1 Kathleen J McSweeney IlI Lesley Normal 5 Mildred Wheeler IV North Adams T C 1 Dorothy E. Porter V Lowell T C 5 -wary M Kinneen Primary Opp Class Emmanuel College $ JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS PARKER SCHOOL Hilda 1. Maxfield Prin &Grade VI Bridgewater T C — Roland N Hayes 823 Mass Avenue, Lexington S 53 Vine Street, Lexington Ruth E. Small Grade I Bridgewater T C — William J inteldp Winnifred F Taylor II Bridgewater T C 2 Thoma R L y Ryan, 58 Oak Street, Lexington Marion M Marston III Machias Normal 13 Thomas F Ryan, Jr 29 Shirley'SStreet, Lexington Jean B Coleman III & IV Boston University — Katherine L. Mara IV Boston University — ADAMS SCHOOL Martha L. Lane V Gloucester Training 22 John M Lynch 27 Cottage Street, Lexington Katherine J Dargan Bldg Asst. Munroe Framingham T --- C & Parker SPECIAL TEACHERS FRANKLIN SCHOOL Elisabeth French Household Arts Simmons College 1 Clarence Edward MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue, Lexington Elizabeth Howe Remedial Reading Wheelock — Helen F Spooner Music Framingham T C 17 Elinor M Welch Art New School of Design 14 HANCOCK SCHOOL SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Thomas F Cavanaugh 149 Grant Street, Lexington Dr Harold J Crumb, 30 Grant Street and 1632 Mass, Avenue, Lexington Tel. Lex 1088 MUNROE SCHOOL Dr. Doris Kendrick, Kington, Mass. Dr. Howard W. Newell, 12 Clarke Street, Lexington Tel Lex. 0898 SCHOOL NURSE PARKER SCHOOL Elsie G Welsch, 93 Whitney Road, Medford Arthur N Leo 59 Ward Street, Lexington AMERICANIZATION TEACHER Gladys 31 Anderson, 1404 Maseachusetts Avenue, Lexington TEACHERS ON LEAVE OF'ABSENCE H John Adzigian Senior-Junior High Schaal Philip M. Cnughey Junior High School William Herbert Cuzner Junior High School Mary Agnes Hallaren Adams School Arnold Watson Lunt Junior High School Kenneth Moyle Senior High School Chester A. Neilsen Senior High School George V Perry Senior High School William D. Purcell Junior High School REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 167 168 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Pre-Flight Aviation; Code; Radio, Emergency Math; Auto Mechanics; Machines and Electricity, Solid Geometry and Trigonometry (Intensive Course); History (A study of the Far REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Easts and Latin America) , Physical Education, fundamentals of Arithmetic are reviewed in all regniar courses in Mathematics, also special problems are covered as requested by the United States Gov- ernment To the Lexington School Comm:ttee• 2, Turuoi er in School Personnel For the sake of brevity this report will be restricted for the most part to bi ief statements of facts and outlines. For convenience, During the past year, the changes in the teaching staff, it is divided into two sections janitors, and clerical workers have totaled between one-fourth to one-third of the entire force The selection and assimilation of such 1 The genet al effects of the war upon the schools a high percentage of turnover consume an enormous amount of time II. General information regarding the regular school program. and energy inevitably there is a loss of efficiency under such condi tions Tire problem of maintaining teaching and operating staffs of 3 Financial Problem of Personnel high quality is becoming more and more difficult. The necessary readjustments of the school curriculum and the business conduct of The present maximum salary for teachers has been in the schools are all matters which consume an unusual amount of operation for fifteen years During this period, many communities thought and effort have established new salary schedules more favorable to their school employees 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 This year sehool emplogec s who were in our service December fundamental processes are mastered by those that have the ability. 1942 received a temporary addition of 71 % of their salaries---the Now, more than ever, it is necessary for school administrators and amount not to be in excess of 1150. Undoubtedly this bonus has teachers to keep their perspective and to see that the community helped in meeting the increased cost of living, but it has not been maintains theirs with regard to its schools. Certainly we are in adequate. While neither teachers nor others with fixed salaries can favor of meeting legitimate wartime needs, but there is a grave escape entirely the financial sacrifices of war, it is reasonable to danger in losing sight of the primary aim of public school education, expect that Lexington salaries should compare favorably with those of other towns of life character. Because of the scarcity of good I General effects of war upon the schools. teachers, a condition brought about both by the attractiveness of other fields of work and the decrease in number of students in our 1. Curriculum teachers'colleges,a low salary schedule is a great handicap in sec•ur- In the report of 1942 we discussed the new courses ing desirable teachers. which had been introduced at the request of Army authorities. Dur- ing the past year we have attempted to improve these courses and to State legislation which was enacted during the past year raising expand as the need has arisen. the yearly minimum salary $330 has also affected the salaries of teachers, While such communities as Lexington have few employees Following is the list of courses which have been espe- directly affected by this law, it has indirectly had the effect of rais- cially emphasized: ing all salaries and has materially increased the amount necessary REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 160 170 TOWN OF LEXINGTON to pay new teachers who have the personal qualifications and train- The entire teaching staff was used in the issuance of ing we expect In several instances it has been necessary to pay as War Ration Book II during February, and for issuing War Ration large or even larger salaries for new teachers than was previously Book IV in October paid in the same position. A very sueessful drive for collecting waste paper was carried on 4. Transportation by the Junior High School during the past fall The sale of United States War Stamps and Bonds has received conscientious attention The cost of ti ansportation has mates sally increased due during the year. to the shortage of busses and suitable drivers The situation was particularly acute last spring due to the general curtailment of bus In many other ways teachers and pupils have assisted in carry service. lug on different war-time projects It is the opinion of the School Department that the problem of 7. Demands for Pupil Employment. transportation of pupils should receive careful study and considera- don whenever peace conditions make possible other means of travel Many demands have been made upon the schools to se- cure pupils for work both during and after school hours. These re- 5 Change in School Hours quests were mainly for farm help, clerical assistance, and help in homes A large percentage of high school pupils have assisted in For a short period during the past winter the opening one type of work during the year Undoubtedly, such demands will time for the two high schools was delayed one-half hour, and that increase during the coming months. of the elementary schools, fifteen minutes After Thanksgiving re- cess, continuing through the winter months, the later school hours 8 Release of Typewriters will be in operation. Under the old time schedules many pupils must leave home very early and in many cases before daylight Un During the year one eighth of the typewriters in our doubtedly the change of hours is a hardship for pupils who work Commercial Department were taken over by the United States after school, but, on the whole, it is a desirable change Government. This curtailment has made it necessary to Limit the number of pupils electing typing The following schedule gives the opening and closing time in all schools. II General information REGULAR SCHEDULE WINTER SCHEDULE 1 Curriculum Changes Junior and Senior High School Junior and Senior High School To maintain a high level In education, there is need of open 8 10 A.M.—Close 1.60 P.M Open 8.40 A 11—Close 2 15 P ti a continual13 revised and unproved program of studies Correlating Elementary Schools Elementary Schools the work of one year with that which follows or precedes is also Open 8 45 A M—Close 3 00 P M Open 9 00 A M--Close 3 16 P M. essential All programs of study are subject to frequent revision by our teachers Due to transportation conditions the Franklin School opens at 9 00 A M and closes at 3.00 P M. during the entire year Chief emphasis during the year has been upon the following 6 [Lee of Teachers and Pupils for Carrying on A The revised course in health, including outlines for Emergency Activities grades I through IV, and modern textbooks for REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 171 172 TOWN OF LEXINGTON grades V and VI, has been completed and now is vision, heal ing, social and emotional stability are in use in all the elementary grades also necesssara A minimum mental age of at least six years is considered necessary by most author B A new course with modern textbooks in spelling 'ties at which to begin systematic teaching of read through the first four grades was introduced in ing Expel inients have shown that children who September These new books will be in use in the are allowed to acquire adequate preliminary exper upper grades during the coming year ience,as named above,make more satisfactory prog- ress in reading than those who began "formal" C. Many sets of new modern textbooks have been pur reading at an earlier mental age. chased for the Junior High School and Senior High As children advance through the middle and up School, per grades results show that they differ widely in such matte's as chronological age, mental age,home D Due to the interest in studying the war from a influence,reading abilities and interest. As a result global point of view, the use of globes and maps it is often found that in a single grade group, a has increased. Locational geography and the study range as wide as three or more grades in reading of the new air-age map are receiving special em ability is found It is evident that those children phasis Our schools have been provided with mater- falling in the lowest group need guidance and spe ial to carry on this work. cial assistance to meet their varied difficulties E Remedial Reading The problem of learning to read We have tried in the past to meet those needs in so far as o and the methods of teadhing it have often been tic regular teachers were able To as discussed in our annual reports. For as long as silt in this work a director in remedial reading es- teachers can remember, the most serious problem of pedally trained in this field was engaged. the primary grades has been the large number of 2 Trends Toward Better Recognition of Financial Support children who are unable to make satisfactory prog for Teachers ress in reading. Two practices in use in the best school systems Many communities have recognized the need of Contin have been beneficial ued professional study of teachers by providing financial assistance for such work In line with this idea a provision, to be effective 1 Use of more flexible methods of grading pu- September 1944, makes it possible for Lexington teachers to secure pis whereby they are allowed to advance accord two permanent additional increments of$50 00 each for professional ing to their individual development and growth improvement 2 Recognizing that many children need a pro- longed period for adjustment to the school situs- Likewise, a beginning has been made in establishing a maximum tion which is spoken of as the Reading Readiness salary for elementary women teachers on a more even basis with periods. others. Readiness to begin reading depends upon many 3 Future Needs and Future Planning factors such as ability to remember and use ideas, do abstract thinking, solve single problems, diis• To make the most profitable use of labor and materials tinguish word forms and sounds. Good health, when they are released from war demands has caused most coin- REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 173 174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON munities to make a study of their future requirements. Among the grades have reported a 75% or higher record of visiting parents most urgent needs for the Lexington Schools are Newly revised report cards aim to give the home more accurate m- formation of the child's progress and numerous other methods such Immediate Requirements as personal calls or notes are employed to this end 1 Sprinkle' system for the Munroe School Conclusion The note on which I would like to close this report is one of rec- 2 More adequate playground facilities for the Junior ognition for the efficiency and loyalty of our entire staff during the and Senior High School past year. The continued support and cooperation of your commit- tee also have contributed greatly to the performance of our mutual 3 Installation of modern heating and ventilating sys- task teen for the Hancock School. Respectfully submitted, 4 De\elopment of land adjoining Parker School for THOMAS S QRINDLE, plal'gi ound use. superintendent of Schools 5 Replacement of present canvas curtain partitions December 31, 1943 in the High School cry nasium 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 Throu9li Mutual I.ndei standing 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 %isit 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 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 175 ITS TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1943 . No of Physical Examinations Totals Dr Newell 1119 CLASS OF 1943 Dr Kendrick 592 Dr Crumb 46 Priscilla Ann Adams Ruth E. Dodge Theresa Marie Ahearn Marvel Donaldson 1757 Audrey Louisa Albert Doris Donnelly No with some degree of defect .. .. 524 Bernice Mildred Albertine Doris M Dooley No. with poor nutrition 52 Gloria Ann Ambrocey Michael Derek Dorton No with defective skin19 Charles Newman Arthur Dorothy Douglas No. with enlarged tonsils 7.33 George G Bailey Kathleen Isabel Douglas No with enlarged glands 246 Evelyn 3 Ballou Betty Durkin No with heart murmurs 41 Emma Loretta Barboza Florence Christine Empey No having tonsils removed 85 Margaret Grace Barry George Pollard Fanning No attending diphtheria immunization clinic 107 Shirley Ruth Barry A Elizabeth Fardy No attending eye clinic .... 17 Selma R Borenstein Phyllis Marie Faulkner No, attending Hp-reading classes.... 3 Eleanor Raynardine Brooke Constance Fuller ,Ierauldene S Buck 'Harold Edmund Fuller George Bullock Dominick Genetti, Jr REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER Edward Bunzel Jane Gramatorff 1943 Alice Priscilla Burgess Barbara Jeanne Greening Marilyn Jane Burgoyne Marjorie Greening Number of home visits376 *Leon A Burke, Jr Walter E Hamblin Number of truants .. 86 'Herbert William Burley Edward B Hamlin Number of court cases 8 Angelina Buse Claire Lorraine Hanson Daniel Peter Busa Joan I Hardacker Winifred M Caldwell Jean P Harvey Marjorie L. Carr Janet Ruth Hastings James Josephus Carroll, Jr Mildred M Hawkins Josephine M Cataldo Marie Joan Healey Eleanor P Clifford Mary E. Hilton Barbara A. Collins Charlotte Hopkins George Douglas Comley Helen F Hopkins *Richard S. Cook CIaire A Houdlette Norman D Copeland *Alvah A Howard, Jr. Mart Grace Copeletti Janet Llewellyn Huey Barbara A. Corrow Rita Patricia Hurley *Francis Doscia Josephine Iovino J Warren Cotty Merton H Jilison, Jr Gerald Coughlin Elizabeth C Johnson Betty Currier W Earle Jones William Richard Cutter John Kargaard Rita Ann Dailey Barbara Ann Kearns Kathleen Maureen Daley Richard J Keating Frances Ann Delfino Mona L. Kennedy Cynthia Dodge 'William E Kenny REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 177 178 TOWN OF LEXIltiGTON Frances Beatrice Knox Eleanor Jane Ridgeway PRIZES—1943 Marcia R. Laren Frank Barney Rivera George O. Smith Prizes 1 Claire Mcllonough Charles Lord Jean Rogers •i Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Jean Phyllis Love Mary Rose Hallie C Blake Prizes Helen Paladins Doris N Lowe Madelyn Louise Rycroft Rose MaeGlllivray Gloria Marie Sandersze George B. Hedgesk Harriet Maclntosh Anthony J Sanaeverino RobertRobert P Clapp Oral en Essays Pa Prize Franku Dorothy Anne McDonnell *James A. Scipione George P Clapp BriWrggs Essay Essay ElaineRuth S Lyons CIaire Mvfonnugh Gregory E Seymourlan George Ernest Briggs dalpriHelen M dins Vadeboncoeur D A. R. Good Oitizenship Medal Helen Pa,laddna Mary Cecilia McGrath Lorraine Marilyn Shackford Washington and Franklin Medal Edward B Hamlin Edward 1 V McGrory Barbara Justine Shaffer Lexington Minute Man Incorporated Mary AIice McIntosh Louisa Mary Sthukis Essay Prize 1 Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Mary C Mackino Howard T. Small E. Constance Fuller Raymond Elliot Malcolm Doris Elsie Smith Elsa Th.Regestein Awards Helen Paladlna *Robert J Maxner Stephen Wilbur Smith Honorable Mention: Eleanor Raynardine Brooks Phyllis Grace Maynard *Harry W Sorenson, Jr Michael Derek Dorton *Russell Payson Mead *Peter Sowkow Constance Fuller *Carl Emery Meehan Brendan St George Mary Rose Ellen Mae Meharg *Douglas R Stone Barbara Justine Shaffer Shirley Merryman Helen M. Sullivan Geraldine Bernadette Miller Paul W. Taylor PatriciaBarbara JustineBWiggins John Hall Millican,Jr Marjorie Graham Thaxter American Legion Athletic Medals epYShaffer John Joseph Yosgandea Edward James Mooney Barbara Anne Thompson Robert H Moore,Jr Mildred Jeanette P. Tocio Roger N Morrill Ellen Louise Tracey CHARLES EDWARD FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS Gene Fern Noyes Caudle Tremblay Shirley Elizabeth Noyes David Ross Trenholm Senior High School Constance Fuller Charles Joseph O'Dowd Marion Mills Truesdell Claire McDonough Elaine M. Vadeboncoeur Jean Jane Tulin Junior High School Doris Dempsey James Leo O'Leary Elaine M. Vadeboneoaur Frank M Oliveira *Leo John Valltere Ruth Reynolds Barbara Lee Olson Ruth Vaughn Jacqueline Murphy Helen Paladina Alfred Learned Viano Mary Ann Palmeri Kathleen Martha Wallace Cynthia Peirce Marion Sarah Walsh Barbara M Peterson Edmund A Webb,Jr Jean F Pierce Ruth Elizabeth Whalen Jean Marjorie Porter Patricia B Wiggins Norma G Price John Joseph Yosgandes Carol Gross Putney 'Entered Armed Service REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 179 180 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REIMBURSEMENTS State55,650 45 Cities and Towns 905 56 REPORT OF Individuals . . . 477.06 Canceled Checks 74 00 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE $7,107 06 Net Cost to Town 514,503 66 SETTLEMENTS December 31, 1943. Lex:ngton Settlements22 Families 77 Persons To the Honorable Board of ,selectmen 23 Single 23 Persons Other Cities and Towns 1 Family 4 Persona Lexington, Massachusetts 3 Singles 3 Persons Stat. (No Settlement) .. ... 4 Families 14 Persons Gentlemen. 5 singles 5 Persons Divi ted Settlements ..... . 2 Families 8 Persons The Board of Public Welfare respectfully submits its report for --- — the year ending December 31, 1943 60 134 AID TO D,PENDENT CHILDREN GENERAL RELIEF (Chapter 118 of the General Laws) (Chapter 117 of the General Laws, Support by Cities and Towne) 20 cases were aided in 1.')4.3 Therm were 14. cases as of January 1, 1943 and 7 Lases were added during the year 10 cases were closed The year 1943 has shown a further decline in expenditures for during the year, leaving a balance of 11 cases as of December 31, General Relief continuing the trend of the year 1942 It is felt that 1943 the approximate minimum in outlay has been reached and that any The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as follows. change in the future will be upward. Md and Expenses .. .. $10,684.84 Administration (Federal Grants) 763.50 The sum of $21.,610.72 was expended during 1943 in contrast to $47,820 27 during 1942, a decrease of $26,209 55. Both figures are Totem $11,448.14 exclusive of administration costs. 60 cases, representing 134 per- REIMBURSEMENTS eons, received aid during 1943, 29 eases were family units totaling 103 persons and 31 cases were single persons. The case load was 41 Federal Grants, id 52,764 32 Fed at the beginning of the year and 26 at the end These figures do not e 1 Grants, Administration 768.61 6,908.61 include eases and persons with Lexington settlements aided by other individuals (canceled checks) ............. 174.60 cities and towns. $10,630.93 The actual disbursements under this chapter were as follows: Net Cost to 'Down . .. .... $817.21 Aid and Expenses $18,684.53 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Lexington Settlements aided by other cities and (Chapter 118A of the General Laws) towns 2,926.19 During 1943 there were 191 citizens who received this class of Total .. .. ... $21,610.72 assistance. As of January 1, 1943 there were 152 active cases. One REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 181 182 TOWN OP LEXINGTON 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 REPORT OF dosed, leaving 143 cases as of December 31, 1943 Three recipients exercised their right of appeal to the State Department of Public SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT Welfare resulting in the local Bureau being upheld in all three rulings The actual disbursements, under this Chapter, were as follows' December 31, 1943 Aid and Expenses $68,232 25 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington Settlements Aided by Other Cities and Le({fgtOfa, Massachusetts Towns 789 49 Administration (Federal Grants) 1,010 52 Gentlemen. Total _ $70,032 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. REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Grants, Aid $30,31878 SOLDIERS' RELIEF Federal Grants, Administration 1,010 52 State30,969 76 Seven (7) cases representing 20 persons received aid under Other Cities and Towns .- 1,127.55 Chapter 115 of the General Laws. Individuals 80000 Individuals (canceled checks) 464 82 The amount expended was $2832 65 There were no reimburse- $64,69143 ments during 1943. Five (5) cases representing 18 persons were Net Cost to Town . ------ •• *5,340 s3 closed during 1943, leaving a balance of 2 cases as of December 31, 1943. FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES Two (2) cases received War Allowance during 1943 amounting to $185.00 This amount is reimbursed at a later date by the Com The Food Stamp Plan terminated on March 1, 1943. monwealth of Massachusetts. The distribution of clothing terminated on June 30, 1943 • Respectfully submitted. MILITARY AID Two (2) persons received aid under this classification during JOHN A. LYONS, Chairman: 1943. The amount expended was$260.00 Reimbursements from the ERNEST Curran State during 1943 amounted to $240.00. HENRY A. LirroihE HAROLD F LOMBARD STATE AID MATTHEW STEVENSON 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 bnrsements from the State during 1943 amounted to$212.00. REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF DEPARTMENT 183 184 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SOLDIERS' BURIALS No applications were received during l(ll:� for assistance under Sections 19 and 20 of Chapter 115 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT Respectfully subm:t ted, COLLINS, Lexington, Massachusetts JAMES E CAgent February 24, 1944 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES Lexington, Massachusetts The Board of Public Welfare received very few requests for sup- Gentlemen. plementary aid which-are generally referred to the various private Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department charitable organizations of the community Valuable-assistance was for the year 1943 The report is made in accordance with the re rendered by• quirements of the State system of accounting and is set forth in the American Red Cross. Lexington Chapter following schedules• Mrs Robert D Mayo, Executive Secretary Balance Sheet, showing financial condition of the Town Consultant Service in individual family programs December dl, 1943 Transportation to Clinics by Motor Corps. Financial assistance in medical programs for families of Receipts for year 1943 in detail, Expenditures for the year 1943 summarized men in the Armed Forces Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Revenue Lexington Public Health Association Schedule of Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue Mrs. Evelyn A Jewett, Director Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts Nursing care, medical and dental problems, and others consultant services in child welfare problems Borrowing Capacity 01 the Town Trustees of The Public Trusts Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year Grants from income for specific temporary need. Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each yeai May we express at this time our appreciation for the thoughtful In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of interest and cooperation which has been shown both by individuals the General Laws, each Tread of a department, board or committee and societies in their desire to assist the work of this department. authorized to expend money, was requested to furnish at the close of the Sear a list of bills remaining unpaid There are a few unpaid Respectfully submitted, bills remaining for the yea' l943 Such bills are as follows JOHN A LYONS,Chairman Public Welfare Department ERNEST CUTTER Howard W Newell,M D 56 00 HENRY A Lffironsi Scott Realty Company 25 00 HAROLD F. LOMBARD Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW STEVENSON RAYMOND L WHITE, Town Arcourtant REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 185 150 TOWN OF LEXINGTON In accordance with the provisions of Section 60,Chapter 41 of the TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASS General Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1943 Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipt, custody or expends- GENERAL ACCOUNTS ture of money In each case I hate found the records correct I have during the year 1943 verified the cash balances and reconciled the bank balances of the Town Treasurer I have also verified the cash Cash ASSETS balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector. Treasurer a Revenue $343,002 19 In accordance with the provisions of Section 53, Chapter 41 of Treasurer's Non Revenue 38,(112 10 the General Laws, l have during the yeas 1943 audited the accounts Collector's Petty Cash 150 00 Cary Memorial Library 4,028 21 of the Trustees of Public Trusts and the Trustees of the Cary Memo- $385,192 50 real Library and have examined the securities held by these Trustees I have found the accounts correct and the securities in proper order Accounts Receivable I have also verified the cash balance of the Trustees by reconciliation Text s--PalIs of bank balances Levy of 1939 280 00 RAYMOND 1. WHITE, Levy of 1940 . . .. . ......... 536.00 Levy of 1941 694.00 Town Accountant Levy of 1942 4sn.00 Levy of 1943 890.00 i2,760.00 s s 2,760.00 Then personally appeared the above named Raymond L White, Taxes--Personat and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are cor- Levy of 1939 88 75 rect and true to the hest of his knowledge and belief Levy of 1940. 379 78 Levy of 1941 498 03 Before Levy of 1942 . 661.87 me, Levy of 1943 1,481 71 3,11014 •l4h7RS J C'nttfiUl I, Taxes—Real Estate Notary Public Levy of 1942 14,803 73 Levy of 1343 71,8'2411 86,627 84 My commission expires March 14, 1945 Motor Vehicle Excise Levy of 1939 30 21 Levy of 1940 37510 Levy of 1941 .. ., 693.90 Levy of 1942 . ...... . . . 949.63 Levy of 1943 . . . . 969.06 3,011 90 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned .. 3,832.00 Added to Tax Rills 1942 206.56 Added to Tax Bills 1943 420 34 4,458.90 Carried forward .... 485,167 28 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 187 188 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Brought forward485,16728 Brought forward 567,181.84 Street Assessments Sewer Added to Tax Bills 1942 105 59 House Connections 1938 44 13 Added to Tax Bills 1943633.45 House Connections 1940 65 77 739 04 House Connections 1941242 29 House Connections 1942 16 22 Sidewalk Assessments House Connections 194311 23 Added to Tax Rills 1943 . . 6 04 Miscellaneous 1943 2 40 381:04 Water Assessments Water Unapparttoned365.91 Rates 1939 38 46 Added to Tax Bills 1942 330 24 Raes 1941 1 62 Added to Tax Bills 1943 530.14 1,226 29 Rates 1942 190 00 Rates 1943 . 7,277 29 Water Liens Guarantees 1935 and Prior 956 15 Guarantees 1936197 92 Added to Tax Bills 1942 117 71 Guarantees 1937 ... . ... ..... .... 160 02 Added to Tax Bills 1943 396 43 Guarantees 1938120 19 513 14 Guarantees 1939 186 70 Guarantees 1940 419 WS Committed Intereset Guarantees 1941478 18 Sewer Assessments 1942 77 16 Guarantees 1942 279 57 Sewer Assessments 1943 . 124 97 House Connections 1941 16 78 Street Assessments 1942 .. ]4 44 House Connections 1943 19 52 Street Assessments 1943 . .. . 80 16 Miscellaneous 1936 9 78 Sidewalk Assessments 194340 Miscellaneous 1939 100 Water Assessments 1942 91 52 Miscellaneous 1940 58 85 Water Assessments 1943 .. 115 28 Miscellaneous 1941 12 85 Water Liens 1942 ... . 77 Miscellaneous 1942 59 47 504 70 Miscellaneous 1943 755 95 11,236 39 Tax Title Accounts Tax Titles 08 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Tax Title Possessions 23,89792 Westvie' 37.00 68,961 00 Departmental Accounts Under Estimates Health4, 70 North Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1943 158 41 Highway .. '2 23232 23 Old Age Assistance 103 61 Middlesex County Tax 1943 .. 1,422 36 Public Welfare 1,353 44 Metropolitan Water Tax 1943 5,039 54 Schools 169 04 6,620.31 Munroe Cemetery ... .. 125 00 Westview Cemetery .. ,. 2,870 79 Overdrawn Accounts Sundry . ... .. 768 58 Overlay 1939151 97 Military Aid70.00 8585,608.55 State Aid ... . 329 00 10,065.35 Carried forward .. 567,181.84 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 189 190 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Liabilities and Reserves Account—Continued Temporary Loans—Anticipation of Revenue Brought forward 45,470.43 Dated June 1, 1943—Due June 1, 1944 $2,000.00 Overlay Reserve for Abatements Overlay for 1941 3,695 24 Overlay for 1942 6,939 55 Cary Memorial Library Income Accounts Overlay for 19437,143 88 General Library Account 3,204 23 17,778 67 Laura M Brigham Account ... ....... ... 155 23 Alice Butler Cary Account 8462 Revenue Reserves—Available When Collected Goodwin Musical Collection Account .. 138 74 Jane Phinney Account 19 20 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,017 90 Branch Library 426 19 Sewer Assessments ,. 4,458 90 4,028 21 Street Assessments 739 04 Sidewalk Assessments 5 04 Water Assessments 1,226 29 Appropriation Accounts—Revenue Water Liens 51314 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 394 50 Committed Interest 504 70 Drain Construction—Sundry Streets 471 57 Tax Titles 68,961 00 866.07 Departmental . 10,065 35 Sewer .... .. 381 04 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue Water 11.236 39 101,108 79 Sewer Construction—North Lexington 782 00 Sewer Construction--Sundry Streets 9,619 73 Sewer Construction—Federal Aided Projects 19,51724 Surplus Accounts Street Construction—Pollen Road 348 16 Sewer Assessment Fund3,307 53 Water Construction—Sundry Streets 5,678 43 Water Assessment Fund . 1,329 70 Public Safety Committee—Expenses .... .. . 2,066.56 Water Department Available Surplus 613,232 14 38,012 10 Sale of Real Estate Fund 8,063 72 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 5,161 30 Cemetery Fund Income Accounts Road Machinery Fund24,10252 French gl 60 Excess and Deficiency—Surplus Account 329,053 75 Colonial . 41 24 $421,250 66 Munroe188.92 ;585,808 65 Westview 9818 49974 DEFERRED REVENUE ACCOUNTS Tailings (Checks issued and not cashed.) 99 74 Dog Licenses , .. .. .. 17.40 ASSETS Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due . 8,975.47 Deposits Apportioned Street Assessments Not Due ......... 9,288 92 Water House Connections 132 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Not Due 212.81 Miscellaneous . ...... 14 00 Apportioned Water Assessments Not Due 6,755.43 15 32 25,23263 State Taxes—Assessments in Excess Stake Parks and Reservations Tax 194322.25 Carried forward ,. .. 45,470.43 R1DPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 191 192 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Liabilities and Reserves Account—Continued LIABILITIES Apportioned Sewer Assessments LIABILITIES Due in 1944 1,764.50 General Loans Due in 194551,569 51 Inside Debt Limit Due in 1946 . .. 1,166 81 Town Office Building Loan 1928 1948 10,000 00 Due in 13471,056 05 Due in 1948841 82 Outside Debt Limit Due in 1949 . .. . .. .... . . .. .. . . 799 42 Storm Damage Loan 1939.19444,000 00 Due in 1950745 62 Lexington Defense Loan 1942 1947 12,000 00 Due in 1951 736 34 16,000.00 Due in 1952294 40 8,975.47 Highway Loans Inside Debt Limit Apportioned Street Assessments Pollen Road 1941 1946 9,000 00 Due•in 1944 . . 3,275.24 Due in 1945 2,406.58 Due in 19451,496 68 Due In 19471,211 70 School Loans Due in 1948898.82 Inside Debit Limit 9,288 92 Construction and Remodeling Loan 1925 1945 9,000 00 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments Due in 1944 . . .. .. .. 62 42 Sewer Loans Due in 1945 . . . 57 38 Due in 1946 57 38 Inside Debt Limit Due In 194717 39 Loan 1927 1947 4,000.00 Due hi 194811.87 Loan 1938-1953 (No Lexington W PAProjects) 33,889 00 Due in 1949 6 37 Loan 1941-1949 6,000'00 212 81 43,889 00 Apportioned Water Assessments Outside Debt Limit Due in 1944 1,262.02 Loan 1915-1945 . . .. 6,000.00 Due in 1945 1,064.39 Loan 1938-1953 (No. Lexington W P.A.Projeots) 26,111 00 Due in 1946 982.83 Loan 1939-1950 (Municipal Relief) ....... 35,000.00 Due in 1947 ... 889.94 Loan 1939 1950 (Municipal Relief) 23,000.00 Due in 1948767 82 90,111.00 Due in 2949710.59 Due Lin 1950 . .. ... 557.22 Sewer and Drainage Loans Due in 1951 482.59 Outside Debt Limit Due in 1952 38.03 Vine Brook P W A. Project 1938-1953 . 120,000.00 6,755 43 $25,23263 Water Loans TOWN DEBT Outside Debt Limit ASSETS Standpipe Loan 1934-1944 .. . .... . 3,000 00 Net Bonded or Fixed Debt Loans 1929-1944 .... .. .. ... .. ... 2,000.00 Inside Debt Limit ... . . ... 71,889 00 Loans 1941-1949 30,00000 Outside Debt Limit .... . 261,111 00, 35,000.00 $333,000.00 $333,000 00 194 TOWN OP LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 293 1943 RECEIPTS Receipts—Continued GENERAL REVENUE Brought forward 745,281 72 Taxes—Levy of 1943 Grants and Gifts Polls $5,350 00 From the Commonwealth Personal ••• • 40,352 39 Aid to Industrial Schools 511 95 Real Estate 484,599 71 High School Tuition and }530,302.10 Transportation 2,519 28 IOnglish Speaking Classes 82 20 Loss of Taxes—State Land 402 83 Truces—Pr1or Years 3,517 26 Polls . . . 428 00 Personal ... 1,781.45 r rom the County Real Estate .. 98,691 27 100,900 72 Dog Licenses 1,899 2$ From the Commonwealth From the United States Government Income Tax .. • .. 75,161.85 Old Age Assistance—Administra- Corporation Tax 32,855 46 tion1,010.52 Meal Tax 1,843 69 Old Age Assistance---Aid 29,918 78 109,861.00 Dependent Children—Adminiatra- tion 763 50 Licenses Dependent Children—Aid 2,784.32 34,477 12 Liquor2,000 00 Bicycle 37775 Other General Revenue Sunday .. . 315.00 For Loss of Taxes Bowling . .. .. .. 20 00 Town of Arlington Land 312 55 Milk .... . 34 00 City of Cambridge Land 352 62 Pas to rixaR4on . .. ........ 60.00 Junk . I50.00 Tax Title Redemptions Vtotuafl j- 56.00 Motor Vehicle60 40 Rea/ Estate Tax 6,700 67 7,365 84 All Others .. .. 107.00 3,178.76 Total General Revenue 6753,541 20 Permits , Marriage .......... 24800 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Building .. .. .... 304 00 Plumbing .. .. .. .... .. .. 12150 Special Assessments and Privileges Cesspool . .. .. .. .. .... 4.00 Special Assessments W1re 86.00 Sewer Transfer of Garbage .. .. . 28 00 Gas . . ... .. 26.60 Apportioned paid in advance 750 32 768.00 Unapportioned 390.79 Added to 1943 Tax Bilis 1,725 03 Added to prior Tax Bills 278 39 Fines and Forfeits 3,144 53 Court Fines 371.15 Carried forward . . 3,144 53 792,541 20 Carried forward .. .. ......... ... 746,18172 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 195 196 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts-".ontinued Brought forward . . .. 302.64 736 84 824,514 02 Brought forward 3,144 53 792,541 20 Receipts--Continued Street Pole Location Certificates .. 7.50 Miscellaneous Certificates 2 75 Apportioned paid in advance 69241 Sporting License Fees 108.00 Added to prioro Taxa Bills 2,458 41 Dog License Fees .... ............. 214.65 Added to Tax Bills 458 25 Sale of Pall Books .. .. 3 50 3,253 01 639 04 Sidewalk Added to 1943 Tax Bilis 86 54 Cary Memorial Building Added to prior Tax Bills - 22 91 Rental . .... .. 30.00 109 45 Settlement of Sprinkler Damage 357 70 Water Settlement of Coal Fire Loss . 3,197 68 Apportioned paid in advance 72 00 3,585 38 Added to 1943 Tax Bilis 996.00 Board of Appeals—Hearings Added to prior Tax Bills 190.03 Execution Receipts . .... 90 00 1,258 03 Contributory Retirement System Privileges Clerical Service—Acctg Dept ..... 264 57 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Levy of 1943 22,830 41 Total General Government .. ... 5.345.83 PrIor years 1,352.39 24,182 80 Signs—Overhanging 25 00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Total Special Assessments& Privileges $:31,972 82 Police Department Revolver permits .. .. . ....... . 52.50 Telephone refunds .. ,. 125 COMMERCIAL REVENUE—DEPARTMENTAI. Auto Damage Refund 80 00 113 75 General Government Treasurer Fire Department Release Fees—Tax Titles $113 50 Oil Burner permits _ 0.50 Collector Settlement of Fire Loss . .. 1,556 49 Certificate Fees $154 00 Miscellaneous 13 80 1,570 79 Tax Demand Costs 400 90 Recording Fees 47 50 602 40 Inspection Selectmen Sealer of Weights & Measures ...... 73 87 Miscellaneous items 20.94 Other Protection Town Clerk Dog Officer .. .. 110 00 Mortgages Recorded 182.39 Mortgages Discharged 16 00 Total Protection of Persons & Business Certificates 104 25 Property . ... 1,868.41 - - Carried forward 302 64 736 84 824,514.02851,728.26 CiarrieKl3ozWSrd ..... ..... REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 197 198 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Piecelpta—Continued Receipts— Continued Brought forward831,728.26 Brought forward 46 838 88 852,038 92 HEALTH AND SANITATION Soldiers' Benefits Health Department State Aid 212 00 Contagious Diseases 5 00 Military Aid 240 00 452 00 Tuberculosis2,131 19 Total Public Welfare 47,290 88 Dental Clinic143 05 Vaccine2 10 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 2,539.85 All other items 505 58 10,175 95 Total Schools 10,175 95 HIGHWAYS Genera! Street repairs and misc 61043 RECREATION Gas Tax refund .. 125 59 Transportation 29 55 Machinery rentals 15,024 79 16,770 81 Telephone Refunds 9 85 Construction Victory Garden Refunds 204.50 State Aid .. 1,000 00 243 90 Total Recreation 243 99 County Aid . 1,000 00 2,000 00 Total Highways ... 17,770 81 UNCLASSIFIED School Luncheon Project—P. W. A. .. 227 44 PUBLIC WELFARE Ambulance Rentals 353.08 Temporary AId Cost added to Tax Titles 194 55 Reimbursement—State 5,660.45 Land Court Fees—Tax Titles 170 00 Reimbursement—Other Cities and Sale of Real Estate .. 6,475.00 Towns .. 906.55 6,420 07 Reimbursement—Individuals 477,06 Tota' 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—Individuals800.00 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 199 200 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Recei tinued Receipts—C vntinued pts—Continued Brought forward . .. 79,913 74 916,169.72 Brought forward .. 1,007,630.08 MiscellaneousMUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans Guarantees PrioYears 70,00 Anticipation of Revenue .... 2,000.00 House Connections 1943 412 48 House Connections Prior Years 48.70 Total Municipal Indebtedness 2,000.00 Sundry Items . .. 646 96 1,178 14 Total Public Service Enterprises 581,091.88 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Sporting Licenses ... ... 854.26 Dog Licenses ..,. 2,279.60 CEMETERIES 3.133.85 Munroe Trust and Investment Annual Care 226.76 Cemetery Perpetual Care Interments .... 199.00 Munroe .. ., Foundations . .. 3100 860.00 Miscellaneous .. 13 00 Westview . ... ... 1,505.52 469.75 2,355.52 Westview Other Trust Sale of Lots .. 3,017 51 Tailings 4 46 Interments 643 00 Foundations... ...... ..... .... 187 60 Deposits House Rent 120.00 Sewer HouseConnections 1,636.00 3,968.11 Water House Connections 1,437 50 3,072.50 Total Cemeteries .... 4,437.86 Victory Max .......... . ... 7,139.69 Federal Withholding Tax . 14,282.77 INTEREST Total Agency, Trust and Investments 29,988 79 Cemeteries 24 91 Taxes 3,617 67 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Tax Titles 718 74 Refunds Added to Tax Titles . 297 91 Motor Vehicle Excise 52 66 Treasurer's Department--Expenses 10 00 4,71178 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles .. 12.00 Special Assessments Police Department—Expenses ...... . .11 Sewer 407.93 Highway Department---Road.Machin- Street513 83 ery Account .. .. 21 76 Sidewalk13 90 Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses 64 00 • Water . .. ... 283 18 Dependent Children—Aid and Ex- 1,218.84 penses 174 60 Old Age Assistance—Aid and Ex. Total Interest ... 5,930 62 pensee .. . . 464 82 Carried forward1,007,630.08 Carried forward 747 29 1,039,618.87 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 201 202 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Receipts—continued EXPENDITURES Brought forward . ... . 74729 1,039,61887 (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) Soldiers' Relief—Aid and Expenses 1600 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Commonwealth Stamp Fund . .. 23 00 School Department— Personal Serv- Appropriation Committee ices .. 60 60 Personal Services School Department Expenses 581? Parks and Playgrounds—Wages and Secretary 300 00 Extra Clerical 46.38 Expenses 1.28 346 38 Water Maintenance—Wages and Ex- pensee .... ....... 1.35 Expenses Insurance Premiums . .... . .... . 1,195.54 Postage 119 56 Victory Tax Refund 1 90 Office Supplies 39.05 Committee on Public Safety—Ex- Printing Reports 202 00 penses 14.18 Preparing Reports 71 00 2,119.31 Meeting Expenses 28 70 Transfers Association Dues 10 00 Park Department Sundry Items 7 25 Tower Fund Income . 180.00 477 56 Patriots' Day Leroy S Brown Fund Income . 67.00 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Cemetery Department Clerk 1,536 68 Munroe Perpetual Care Fund 700.00 Assistant Clerk 85816 Westview Perpetual Care Fund .. 350.00 2,454 84 Colonial Perpetual Care Fund .... 15000 Expenses French Perpetual Care Fund .. ... 81 00 Selectmen1,000 00 1,281 00 Town Meeting Checkers 4 00 P[stage • 224 97 Total Refunds and Transfers 3,647.31 Office Supplies 128 93 Equipment and Repair • 2 75 Advertising 66 80 Total Cash Receipts .. $1,043,266.18 Constable Service 5 00 Cash Balance January 1, 1943 .. 335,747 71 Recording Deeds 33 09 Sundry Items 4157 Grand Total . $1,379,013.89 1,50711 Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 2,725 00 Clerk . 1,041 15 Assistant Clerk 830 99 Extra Clerical .. 50 00 4,64714 Carried forward 9,433 03 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 203 244 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Continued Expenditures--L7ontlnued Brought forward ••••....•• 9,433 03 Brought Forward .. .... 1,415 16 17,899.16 Expenses Association flues 2.00 Postage and Supplies . 251 09 Travel Expense 7 55 Equipment and Repair 9 93 Printing 32 83 Binding . . 26.00 1,457 54 State Forms 693 93 Assessor's Department Sundry Items155 982.50 Personal Services Assessors 1,000 00 Treasurer's Department Secretary 2,70000 Personal Services Clerk 1,30417 Treasurer1,000 00 Assistant Clerk 821.83 Clerk . 548 75 Assistant Assessors 262 50 1,548 75 6,088.50 Expenses Expenses Postage97 68 Postage and Supplies 116 54 Supplies .. 69 42 Equipment and Repair 19 62 Equipment and Repair 7 70 Auto Allowance 100 00 Bond 240 00 Gas and 011 7 60 Association Dues 10 OQ Transfer Fees 81 17 Sundry Items 2 20 Travel and Meeting Expenses 55 34 427 00 Binding . .. ... .. . .. .. 10 25 Sundry Items 1.35 Other Finance Offices and Accounts 391 87 Certifying Notes 2 00 2 00 Law Department Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles Personal Services Postage and Supplies .. 10.53 Town Counsel Salary .. .. 1,000.00 Entry and Recording Fees 414.21 Town Counsel Fees ..... ...... 620 00 Sundry Items 13 65 1,520 00 488.39 Expenses Small Claims100.00 Collector's Department Service of Writs ... 160 Personal Services Sundry Items176.00 Collector .. . 2,850.00 277 60 Clerk . . 1,278 49 Assistant Clerk ... 939.00 Town Clerk's Department 5,067 49 Personal Services Expenses Town Clerk 1,800 00 Postage 374 60 Clerk 559 58 Supplies 446.47 2,359.58 Equipment and Repair .. . 22 00 Expenses Advertising 17.16 Postage 37.00 Recording Fees 43.94 Supplies 10314 Bond Premium .. 511.00 Bond • .. 7.60 Carried forward . . 1,415.16 17,899.16 Carried forward147.64 29,994.25 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 205 206 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures--Continued Expenditures—Continued Brought forward147 64 29,994.25 Brought forward 36,763 77 Town Meeting Lists 9 50 Expenses Association Dues 3 00 Postage and Supplies • 72 13 P 0 Box 2 40 Equipment and Repair 12 75 Sundry Items .. .. 0 36 Sundry Items 24 50 162 90 109 38 Town Offices and Gary Memorial Building Elections Department Persona) Services Selectmen's Expenses Janitor 2,014 67 Wardens44 00 Assistant Janitor 1,428 00 Tellers217.00 Assistant Janitor 732 50 Inspectors and Clerks . .. 90 00 4,175 17 Constable8 00 Expenses Meals . . ..... .. . . 5103 Lala,r 1,637 51 Postage and Supplies .. ... 46 00 Other Repair Expenses476 68 Printing Warrants 30.00 Equipment and Repair 512 67 Preparing Warrants 55 00 Telsplmone ., 872 24 641.03 Fuel 1,590 53 Town Clerk's Expenses Light and Power 1,387 95 Supplies and Postage 89 96 Supplies 519 55 Carpentry . . 6 00 Gas 167 07 Electrician 6 00 Water62 79 101 96 Sundry Items 182 33 7,459 32 Registration Department Engineering Department Personal Services Personal Services Registrars 300.00 Engineer 3,000 00 Assistant Engineer . 2,47910 Assistant Registrars .. 262.50 Other Employees 3,045 46 Clerical Assistance 100 00 662.60 8,524.56 Expenses Expenses Supplies 262 33 Postage and Supplies 29 50 Equipment Rentals .. . ,,, . 295 87 Voting Lists . . .. 66 00 Advertising 26 46 Meeting Expense 6.50 Maps, Blueprints, etc. 94.20 Sundry Items 1.00 Sundry Items12.60 122.96 672 50 Board of Appeals Public Works—Supt's. Office Expenses Personal Services Clerical 10 00 Superintendent 3,900.00 Postage and Supplies . . 5516 Clerk . . 1,278.17 Advertising 12 00 77 16 5,178.17 Carried forward 36,763.77 Carried forward .... 57,781.86 REPORT OF' TOWN ACCOUNTANT 207 208 TOWN OF LIBL1NGTON Expenditures—Continued Expenditures—Ounitinued Brought forward 57,781 86 Brought forward .... • 32,391 89 40,121 82 58,326 86 Planning Board Call Men .. 3,080.41 Expenses Extra Duty 153 00 35,625 30 Drafting and Research 65.04 Sundry Items 25 00 Expenses 90 00 Postage and Supplies . .. 23 74 Retirement Board Equipment and Repair 2573 Telephone 360.31 Expenses455 00 455 00 Sundry Items 8.50 Equipment for Men .... 424 55 Total General Government 58,326 86 Fire-fighting Equipment . .. 36197 Repairs to Apparatus • 1,39176 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Gas and Oil 324 88 Police Department Alarm Boxes, etc .... .. 550 97 Shop Supplies .......... 218 43 Personal Services Sundry Items . . 76.53 Chief . 1,421 05 Oil . . 813 05 Sergeants • 6,447 86 Light and Power . . .... 560 17 Patrolmen 27,679 25 Gas ... 82 29 Matron 45 00 Repairs—Building ... .. 210.11 35,593 16 Furniture and Furnishings 88.02 Expenses--Administration Laundry • ... 256.33 •••••- Postage and Supplies 88 74 Water 41 13 Eenip:nent and Repair 714 69 Sundry Items .......... 160 54 Telephone 984 J8 Rental of Land 25 00 Sundry Items 4 17 Rental of Barn ........ 240 00 Sundry Items .. .. ,. . 77.66 Equipment Maintenance Auto Allowance .. ............. 180 00 Motor Equipment .. 647.93 Medical Aid 15.50 Gas and Oil ........... 994 20 Rescue and Salvage . 20.16 Radios 318.30 6,537.33 Equipment for Men 403 58 Meals—Prisoners 13.32 Fire Department Other Expenses Repairs Bicycle Supplies 249.04 Medical Aid 3•QQ Registration 316 50 Electrical Work .. 275,00 Sundry Items 39.67 Equipment and Repair 1,429.57 4,528.66 Express 20 69 1,974.30 Fire Department Personal Services Building Department Deputy Chief 2,051.68 Personal Services Captains 10,157.16 Privates 20,183.05 Inspector . ... 1,100 00 1,100 00 Carried forward ... .. 32,$91.89 40,121.82 58,326.86 ed forward . , • 85,358,75 13,326.86 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 209 210 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Cantinued Ex pe rid itures—Continued Brought forward 85,358 75 58,326.86 Brought forward .. 91,015 54 58,326 86 Expenses Forest Fires Postage and Suppliee 43 81 Personal Services Auto Allowance . .. .... . 100 00 Warden 50 00 50 00 Bond 5 00 Sundry Items 1 00 Wages 149 81 Labor 382 00 382.00 Wire Department Personal Services Dog Officer Inspector .. ... . ... 600 00 600 00 Personal Services Dog Officer 100 00 100 00 Expenses Auto Allowance .. . ..... 25 00 25 00 Expenses Feeding Dogs 60 00 Sundry Items 14.81 Weights and Measures 74 81 Personal Services Sealer .... 500 00 500 00 Total Protection of Persons and Property $91,622 35 Expenses Postage and Supplies .. 6.16 HEALTH AND SANITATION Auto Allowance 150.00 Sundry 7 50 Health Department 163 66 Personal Services Insect Suppression Inspector 500 00 500 uu Personal Services Expenses—Administration Superintendent 300 00 300.00 Postage and Supplies 54 12 Wages and Expenses Labor2,829 47 Auto Allowance 150 00 Sundry 2 79 Insecticides ... 82217 Equipment and Repair . . .. 62.12 Quarantine and Contagious Diseases Gas and Oil .... .. 57 47 Medical Attendance,etc 558 50 Equfpment Rental . .. 188.00 Nurses 3300 Office Supplies .. 12.00 Groceries and Prov-isions 72 00 Sundry Items .. 13.77 Hospitals 118 00 2,985 00 Sundry Items 1 35 Shade Trees Tuberculosis Wages and Expenses County Sanatorium 2,245.25 Labor 403 26 State Institutions . 189 00 Toots,etc. .. ... 39 04 Insecticides .. .. .... 240.42 Other Expenses Equipment Rental ...... 19 50 Burial of Animals,etc 69 00 Outside Labor.... ... .... .. 226 10 Analysis 11 00 Sundry Items ... ....... . .. 5.00 Room Rent,Board and Treatment 966 25 933.32 Drugs and Medicine 12 04 Carried forward .. .. .. . 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 itu res—Continued Expendltures--Continued Brought forward 4,482 20 500 00 149,949.21 Brought forward 8,303.05 149,949 21 Cities and Towns 44 00 Animal Inspector Taxi 6.00 Personal Services Sundry215 Inspector . ...... 500 00 500 00 4,684 45 Milk Inspeection Slaughtering Inspector Personal Services Personal Services Inspector 400 00 400 00 Inspector 800 00 800 00 Plumbing Department Dog Clinic Personal Services Expenses Inspector 900 00 900.00 Postage and Supplies 17 25 Expenses Veterinarian 100 00 Nurse 2q 90 Postage and Supplies 24.00 Dog Handlers #q qq r Auto Allowance . . 100.00 Clerk 12 00 Bond 5 00 Advertising 3 42 Sundry . . 1 00 130 00 Vaccine and Tags 218.74 41141 Sewer Maintenance Personal Services Dental Clinic Assistant Superintendent 16.50 Personal Services Clerk319.55 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 Posture Clinic Sundry Items 69 58 2,808.11 Expenses Physician 50.00 Sewer Services Nurses . 539 80 Expenses Photographic Supplies 9.64 Labor 1,202 41 599 44 Pipe and Fittings 62 71 Town Equipment 77 51 Vital Statistics Supplies . ... 5514 Death Returns14 00 Trench Repairs 119 32 Birth Returns 1 00 Sundry Items 35.97 15 00 1,553.06 Carried forward 8,303 05 149,949 21 [ rr>ed forward 15,330.27 149,949 21 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 213 214 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expend itures—Contlnued Expendilures {bntinued Brought forward . .... 15,330 27 149,949.21 Brought forward 23,335 90 173,534 78 Drain Construction—Watertown St.and Concord Pike Highway Maintenance Expenses Chapter 90 Labor 285 92 285 92 Labor 42 90 Private Equipment .. 45 50 Drain Construction—Sundry Town Equipment 45 97 Expenses Stone, Gravel, etc. • 1,642 87 Asphalt 1,222 76 Labor . 152.58 3,000 00 Supplies . . 86 99 Town Equipment .. 155 00 Snow Removal 394.57 Labor .. 6,21116 Trucks and Teams 2,54300 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Labor 753 80 Town Equipment . . 2,052 28 Town Equipment 821 01 Equipment and Repair 131 44 Sand and Salt 1,978 46 1,574 81 Sundry Items 70 82 12,937 16 Garbage Removal 6,000 90 6,000 00 Traffic Regulation and Control Total Health and Sanitation 23,585.57 Wages and Expenses Labor 105 60 HIGHWAYS Lighting 75 69 Equipment and Repair 16 00 Highway Maintenance Town Equipment 7 8i Personal Services Railroad Signal 109 00 Assistant Superintendent 74 00 Sundry Items 42 20 Clerk 404 fi5 366 30 478.66 Street Lights 22,594.77 22,594 77 Expenses—Administration Postage and Supplies 26 28 Street Signs Equipment and Repair .......... ... 52 24 Labor .. .. 96.95 Auto Allowance 90.00 Signs 1125 General Town Equipment 17.25 Sundry Items 2976 165 21 Labor .... ... 8,869 63 Equipment and Repair 440.34 Road Machinery Asphalt, etc. 3,780.63 Stone, Gravel, etc. 5,345 00 Parts and Repairs 2,33103 Gas and Oil ... ... 3,432.58 Town Equipment 4,262.52 Gas and Tubes 432.58 Gas and Oil 38 65 Sundry Items 816 19 Replacing rind New Equipment 4,259.90 Sundry Items .. . 382 70 23,720 38 10,698 77 Credit (Trench Repairs) 863.14 Total Highways 73,128.11 22,857.24 Carried forward 246.662.89 Carried forward ••••• 23,335.90 173,534.78 •••"" REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 21"a 216 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expe nd itures—Co rutin ued Expen di t ures—Continued Brought forward . ... .... ................... 26,153.41 246,662.89 Brought forward .. 246,662.88 Ald to Dependent Children CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS Personal Services Public Welfare Agent .. 105.00 Personal Services Social Worker 129 02 Town Physician .. 750 00 Senior Clerk 43.00 Welfare Agent 1,113 67 Junior Clerk 33.22 Social Worker 392 33 315.24 Senior Clerk 573 34 Administration Junior Clerk .. ............. 757.38 Postage and Supplies .. 24.92 24 92 3,59167 Aid and Expenses Administration—Expense Cash Grants 7,900 32 7,900.3E Postage and Supplies . 227.79 Equipment and Repair 20 76 Old Age Assistancee Telephone . . 122.18 Meeting Expenses 53.08 Personal Services Auto Expenses 81 18 Welfare Agent 278 25 Sundry Items .. 41.05 Social Worker ............................... 70 00 646.08 Social Worker .. 274 57 Senior Clerk185.82 • Commodity Distribution Junior Clerk ... . 88 S7 Federal Administration 354 30 837.51 Express and Trucking 16.50 Administration Telephone .. 24 07 Postage and Supplies 199.27 199 27 Sundry Items 10.12 404 99 Aid and Expenses Cash Grants 37,913.47 Aid and Expenses Cities ............... 429 23 Groceries and Provisions 251,10 Towns 360.26 Fuel 1,11810 38,702 96 Board and Care 28.35 Medicine and Medical Care . . 347.71 Soldiers' Relief State Institutions 548.57 Personal Services Cash Grants 12,672.59 Agent 132.23 Clothing ............................... 95.69 Social Worker 142 00 Rent .. 2,224.50 Social Worker 152.00 Hospitals 909.56 Senior Clerk . 108.00 Moving Expense70.72 Junior Clerk 81,00 Burials ... . 300 00 615.23 Taxi and Ambulance 70 00 Administration Sundry Items 47 fig Postage and Supplies 24.92 Other Cities and Towns 2,926.19 21,610 72 24.92 Carried forward 26,153.41 246,662.89 Carried forward •• 74,778.78 246,662.89 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 217 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expendlturea—Continued Expend stures--Continued Brought forward74,773 78 246,662 89 Brought forward 10,149 68 176,621 00 324,721 32 Aid and Expenses Other Expenses of Instruction Cash Grants2,560 83 Teachers' Travel and Miscellaneous Expense Fuel 28 08 High 2 40 Groceries and Provisions 35 95 Elementary98 15 Medicine and Medical Attendance 3184 Burials 100 00 Teachers' Tuition and Agency Fees Hospitals .. .... 75 95 High 151 25 8,888 66 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 Benefits78,058 43 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Operation SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Telephone High . 316 72 School Department Elementary 220 22 Personal Services Towel Service—High 536 55 Superintendent 5,280-00 Clerks 3,656 09 Light and Power Attendance Officer 186 68 High2,291 09 Teachers—High , . 73,272.38 Elementary 862 87 EIementary 61,528 71 Water Special 12,432 34 271 99 Janitors--High .. 7,719 92 High EIementary 9,872 20 Elementary293 40 Nurse 1,586 68 Physician1,025 00 Miscellaneous Home Instruction 61 00 High 3,553 87 176,621 00 Elementary 2,791 52 Expenses--General Control Office Expenses 64 68 Libraries Traveling Expenses—Supt. 335 t5 High 403 30 Elementary 108 59 Expenses of Instruction Textbooks Health High . 2,599 76 Transportation of Nurse 200.00 Elementary . . • ,. 1,138.90 Supplies Suppilee and Other Expenses High 46.33 Elementary 63 60 High 2,908 91 Shop ........... .. 680.67 Elementary .. . 2,42161 Transportation Students—EIementary 7,399 855 - Carried forward . . 10,149 68 176,62100 324,721.32 Carried forward 37.482 56 176,621 00 324,721 32 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 219 220 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Continued Expenditures—Cioflrinued Brought forward 37,482 56 176 621 00 324,721,32 Brought forward . ... 230,913 00 324,721 32 Misceblaneous Expenses—Administration High Postage and Supplies 248 66 Athletics 696 13 Telephone107 76 Diplomas and Graduation Exer- cises 8912 Books and Periodicals, etc. Sundry items 2,01173 Books1,226.98 Periodicals .. . 46 00 Elementary Index and Bulletins .. 105 10 Sundry Items 1,07015 Binding Atypical Education Books 730.67 Tuition (Physically Handicapped Periodicals 212 90 Children) 41 30 Fuel 750 15 Light ... .. 617 23 Outlay High 320 53 Building and Grounds Elementary 563 24 Repairs 548.24 Furniture and Furnishings 105.44 Tuition Water .. 2010 Middlesex County 92 00 Supplies 78 51 42,366 76 Sundry Items 48 64 4,846 38 Out of State Travel Superintendent 17 50 Total Schools and Libraries $235,759 38 Others 56 61 7411 Americanization Classes RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Salary .. . 196.00 Supplies 6.30 Parks and Playgrounds 202 30 Personal Services Vocational Education Superintendent .... 1,900.00 Clerk ...• 926.17 Essex County . .... 400.00 Instructors .... ........ 1,330.00 Somerville ........ 196.95 4,156.17 Waltham 325 97 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 66 Equipment and Repair.... 507.41 Janitors 1,950 66 Gas and Oil 61.51 Janitors—Substitutes 4 00 Town Equipment 657.52 10,725 91 Grass Seed,Fertilizer, etc. ... 36.72 Carried forward ..... 230,913.00 324,721 32 Carried forward .... . 6,023.54 4,166.17 560,480.70 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 221 222 'fO1':N OF LEXINt,TUN Expenditures—Continued Expenditures—Continued Brought forward .. 6,023 54 4,158.17 560,484.70 Brought forward 78 48 34,160 40 560,480 70 Light and Power . . . 161 45 General Projects Water 145 99 Equipment and Repair 22 00 Flags230 66 Town Equipment 5 08 Miscellaneous Supplies .. 70.82 Sundry Items 3912 Lunchroom Projects Playgrounds Gas, Coal and Oil . ... 53 93 Trucking 192 51 Swimming Pool Caretaker 50 00 Sundry Items . . 8 25 Transportation 119 65 360 25 Chemicals . .. 278 88 Equipment and Repair .. . . 285 77 Insurance Supplies 1.27 Workmen's Compensation 2,00180 7,40715 Public Liability 27 57 Memorial Day Automobile Liability 568 53 Automobile Fire and Theft 368 S2 Music 35 00 Building Fire 1 409 28 Flags 31 Zl Wreaths 111.50 Air Tanks 18 50 Holdup 91 50 Food . . ..... ....... 21 69 War Damage 1,270 99 199 311 5,756 99 Penalons Police Department 1,166 67 1,106 67 Administration of Trust Funds 65 00 55 90 Contributory Retirement System Printing Town Report 605 58 605 58 Pensions Accumulation Fund 13,467.00 Interest Deficiency 60193 14,068 93 Ambulance Maintenance Laundry .. 57 29 Public Works Building Gas and Oil 78 40 Wages and Expenses Sundry 9 SO Labor 4,620 08 145 49 Light and Power .. 35159 Unclassified Coal . 874 27 Equipment and Repair 46410 Lighting Clock 1111 Town Equipment .. .... 48 75 Funeral Flowers 20 00 Tools, etc. 18 06 Labor 10.85 Sundry 27 88 Sundry 155 00 Building Repairs ... . 757 65 Rationing Board 532 59 7,1621$ War Activities 693 06 1,422 61 Public Works ProJects—Federal Aided Filing and Indexing Old Records Administration Supplies 22 118 Supervisor _. .. ................ 74 00 Salary 46.00 Telephone ., 4 48 68 08 Carried forward 78.48 34,160.40 560,48070 Oarried forward42,574 40 560,480 70 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 223 224 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures—Continued Expendltorea—Continued Brought forward 92,674 40 560,480.70 Drought forward .. . 13,816 94 1,444 31 625,131 20 Building and Plumbing By-laws Trench Repairs 48040 Equipment and Repair 37916 Printing 312.50 312 50 Thawing64,50 Insurance 208 86 Bonus—Article 12 Water Liens3.24 General 6,624 48 Interest on Debt 603 75 Police .. 2,394 26 Sundry Items 77.53 Fire 2,063.37 15,634 38 School 10,657 94 Water Services 21,640 05 Expenses Labor 1,38142 Unpaid Bills Pipe and Fittings 45652 Selectmen 70 20 Trench Repairs 160 58 Planning Board50 00 Town Equipment 182.25 Park Department 3 35 Stone Gravel .. .. . .. ... ... 22 05 123 55 Sundry Items 21.22 2,224 04 Total Recreation and Unclass ified 64,650 50 Cemeteries Munroe Personal Services ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES Superintendent . ... 20000 Water Department Clerk 100.00 Personal Services 300 00 Wages and Expenses Assistant Superintendent 49.56 Postage and Supplies ....... 10.98 Clerk . . 958 96 Labor ... . 1,910.20 Assistant Clerk 435.86 Tools .. 149.07 1,444.31 Shrubs, Seed, Loam, etc. ... 210 00 Administration Water 9.51 Postage355.45 Cement .. 7 50 Supplies 243.25 All Other . 28.20 Equipment and Repair 22 88 2,325 46 Recording Fees ... .... 25 51 Westview Meeting Expenses ... 10.25 Personal Services Association Dues 6 00 Superintendent 400.00 Sundry Items85.36 Clerk 100.00 Maintenance 500 00 Wages and Expenses Labor ......................... 9,657 45 Pipe and Fittings .. .... 57.09 Postage and Supplies .. . 9.50 Hydrants and Fittings 165 64 Insurance on Safe 11.00 Meters and Parts .. 655 90 Telephone .. . 21.00 Equipment Rentals 2,53215 Labor . 3,154.64 Carried forward .. . .. . 13,816.94 1,444 31 625,131 20 Carried forward 3,196.14 22,428.19 625,13120 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 226 226 TOWN OF LEXINGTON E x pe n d itu res—CContinu ed Expend Ito r ea—Continued Brought forward3,19614 22,428.19 625,131.20 Tools 143 90 Brought forward . 822,841 68 Gas and Oil .. . .. 50.82 REFUNDS Water 38 88 Shrubs, Seed, etc. .. 517 65 Taxes . 4,104 57 Cement ,. 16 50 Motor Vehicle Excise ........ ...... 287 05 Equipment Rental .., ,. ..,, 100 00 Public Service Enterprises 72 99 Painting 18.00 Accrued Interest 2,42 Sundry Items ... . 3 42 All Other 30 63 4,085.31 4,497 66 Total Enterprises and Cemeteries 2$,613.50 Total . 4,497 66 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENT Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue 100,000 00 Taxes All Other .. 4,000 00 Federal Taxes Victory Tax 7,137 49 General Loans Withholding Tax ..... 14,282 77 General ........... ..... 6,000.00 State Taxes Highway .. .. . 4,900 00 Sewer ... 22,000.00 State Tax ... 18,150 00 Sewer and Drain ,. 12,000 00 North Metropolitan Sewer 18,264 24 School .. . ... 4,500.00 Metropolitan Water . .. . 30,316 15 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,296.95 Public Service Enterprises Auditing Retirement System 357 48 Water ., 12,000 00 State Parks and Reservations 496 62 165,400.00 County Taxes Total 186,!00.00 County Tax 27,246 21 Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hosl.ital 6,897 72 INTEREST 124,445 63 Temporary Loans Licensee Alt Other .. .. 290 00 State General Loans Sporting Licenses 854 25 General 487.50 County Highway 90.68 Dog Licenses 2,280 80 Sewer .. 2,408 75 Sewer and Drain1,980.00 Cemeteries 3,671.72 School 540.00 5,798.88 Miscellaneous Trust .... 339.09 Sewer House Connection Deposits 100.40 Total 5,798.83 Water House Connection Deposits 148.01 Carried forward .. 822,841.58 Carried forward .. 7,394,27 124,445.63 827,339.24 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 227 EBg TOWN OF I,ECINi}TdN Expenditures—Continued Expenditures—Continued Brought forward 7,394 27 124,446 63 827.339 24 Total Non-Revenue Accounts .. ;3,943,34 Federal Grants Dependent Children Aid Total Revenue and Non-Revenue 997,999 60 For Administration 763 50 Cash Balance Dee. 31, 1943 381,014.29 For Aid 2,784.32 (}rand Total ;1.879.013.89 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 39635 Town Equipment . . 93 51 Cement, Brick, and Sand 26 07 Sundry Items 4 74 520 67 WATER CONSTRUCTION Sundry Construction Labor 179 55 Pipe and Fittings .... ... . 503.81 Town Equipment 73 63 Hydrants and Fittings 134 99 Sundry Ileitis 196 893 94 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 Raid 70 74 Mounted Patrol ....... 15.30 Secretary 770 18 2,528.73 Carried forward3,943.34 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 229 230 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND ROAD MACHINERY FUND For Maintenance and Construction CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 $19,770 20 CREDITS Collections for Rentals 1943 . $15,018 49 Balance January 1, 1943 $4,873.91 Unexpended Appropriation Balance De- cember 31, 1943 3,313.83 Collections 1943 18,332 32 Sewer Assessments Paid.in Advance $969 92 $38,102 52 Sewer Assessments Unapportioned 171.19 Sewer Assessments 1941 .. 36 75 Sewer Assessments 1942 148.13 DEBITS Sewer Assessments 1943 .. .. . 1,707,63 Transfer by Vote of Town 3,0$3.S2 March 15—To Road Machinery Account $14,000 00 ' Balance December 31, 1943 ..... 24,102.52 $7,307.53 $38,102 52 DEBITS Transfer to Pay Maturing Debts .. .. .. $4,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 3,307.53 WATER DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE SURPLUS $7,307.53 CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 $39,617.13 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation 30,462.45 Unexpended Appropriation Balance December 31, 1943 .. 2,152.56 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND $72,232.14 For Water Construction by Vote of Town DEBITS CREDITS Transfer by Vote of Town Balance January 1, 1943 $10,118.81 March 15 To Maturing Debts . $22,000.00 Balance December 31, 1943 50,232.14 Collections 1943 Water Assessments Paid in Advance $72.00 $72,232 14 Water Assessments 1$41 32.85 Water Assessments 1942 110.04 Water Assessments 1943 996.00 1,210.89 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND $11,329.70 CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 . .. $2,913.72 DEBITS Sale of Tax Title Possessions 5,150 00 Transfer to Pay Maturing Debts $10,000 00 $8,063 72 Balance December 31, 1943 . . 1.329 70 DEBITS $11,329 70 Balance December 31, 1943 $8,063.72 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 23I 282 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Revenue Account 1943—Continued ' CREDITS Brought forward 807,676.09 Balance January 1, 1843 . $4,139 10 Collections in 1942 for Sale of Lots 3,017.51 Auditing Retirement System Accounts ... .. . 35748 Unexpended Appropriation Balance De- North Metropolitan Sewer Tax .... . 18,105.83 cernber 31, 19434 69 Metropolitan Water Tax .... .. .. 25,276 61 Middlesex County Tax 25.823 85 $7,161.30 Oounty Tuberculosis Hospital Tax . . 8,897 72 DEBITS Overlay Overdrafts For 1936 . 722 86 Transfer by Vote of Town. 76267 March 15—For Wages and Expenses $2,000.00 For 1938 . . .. 1,015 88 Balance December 31 1943 5,16130 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 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND $1,021,738 24 CREDITS Balance January 1, 1943 $1,431.65 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY FUND DEBITS CREDITS Transfer by Vote of Town Balance forward January 1, 1943 . $215,855 64 March 15—For Reserve Fund $1,431 65 Collections on Tax Titles Real Estate Tax .. . $6,698 16 REVENUE ACCOUNT 1943 Costs .. 18876 Interest . .. ... 270 36 CREDITS Water Assessments .. 46 09 Tax Levy Water Assessment Interest 12,44 Polls .. .... ...- $7,86000 Sewer Assessments 93.51 Personal Property .................... 42,343 59 Sewer Assessment Interest 23.54 Real Estate .... ... .. 560388 77 Water Liens 75.84 Appropriation of Available Funds Water Lien Interest 1 02 1943—Before Fixing Tax Rate69,193.46 7,448.86 Estimated Receipts 1943 225,73612 gale of Real Estate Fund 326.00 Appropriation Balances December 31, 1943 64,603 74 Revenue Surplus 1943 .. 117,178.89 Estimated Receipts—Surplus .... .. 51,612.56 $340,769.19 $1,021,738 24 DEBITS DEBITS Tax Titles taken during 1943 . ... $1,379.95 Appropriations March 15, 1943 $787,709.27 Additions to existing Tax Titles 7,135 49 Taxes for 1943 Transfers by Vote of Town State Max 18,150.00 March 15—Repairs to Fire Station .... 3,200.00 State Parks and Reservations .. 518.87 Balance December 31, 1943 .. 329,053 75 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,296.95 $340,769.19 Carried forward 807,675.09 -= 234 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 233 TRUST ACCOUNTS Trust Accounts—Continued Brougist forward ... . 11,724 78 ASSETS Trust Funds—Cash and Securities Beals Library Fund 1,100 00 Laura M Brigham Library Fund 3,042 50 In Custody of Leroy A Brown Library Fund 2,000 00 Trustees of Public Trusts $107,809 50 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,940 00 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 6,799.06 Marcia Cary Library Fund—Income Reserve 354 31 Trustees of School Fund 877 07 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund .......... 1,025 00 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library .. 27,487 96 LibrTreasurer of Contributory Retirement System 84,899 98 Janeary Book yse Fund 1,12419 Phinney Library Fund 12419 $227,873 57 Nelson W Jenney Library Fund ... 2,000 00 Paulina Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000 00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 LIABILITIES Wellington Libfary Fund .. 1,077 18 Battle Green Fund—Orin W Fiske . ... . .., $668.82 27,487 96 Battle Green Fund—Edith C Redman 510 05 Annuity Savings Fund $40,565 59 Eleanor S Beals Charity Fund . 2,337.83 Annuity Reserve Fund 3,110 39 Hallie C Blake Prize Fund 1,01.0 00 Pension Accumulation Fund .. 40,910 98 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy S Brown 5,000.00 Expense Fund313 02 Patriots' Day Fund—Leroy S. Brown (Income) . 158.55 $84,899 98 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds Colonial (Principal) .. .. 1,100 40 $227,878 67 C'oIonial (Income) 427 81 Munroe (Principal) . . ... .. 34,53500 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Munroe (Income) 1,27542 BORROWING CAPACITY OF THE TOWN Westview (Principal) . .. . ... . .. ... 25,227 61 Westview (Income) .. 499 94 January 1, 1944 Frederick L Emery Fund . .. . 5,107 73 Real and Personal Property Emma I Fiske Flower Fund309 42 Valuation 1941 Less Abatements $21,613,821 00 Emma I. Fiske School Fund 539.40 Valuation 1942 Less Abatements . 22,080,741.00 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund ... 2,063.09 Valuation 1943 Less Abatements ... 21,991,811 00 Charles E. French School Medal Fund 2,60910 Motor Vehicles Jonas Gammell Charity Fund ... 547.73 Valuation 1941 Less Abatements 1,398,642.00 Harriet R. Gilmor Charity Fund 678 61 Valuation 1942 Less Abatements 1,013,468.00 Hayes Fountain Fund1,070.82 Valuation 1943 Less Abatements .... 674,624 00 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 267.15 Herbert T Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,660 09 $68,773,007.00 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,573 65 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,116.01 Average Valuation for 3 years, less abatements $22,924,336.00 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,449 15 Borrowing Capacity 3% 687,730 00 William A Tower Memorial Park Fund10,000.00 Town Debt December 31, 1943 $333,000.00 Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund 76.52 107,809.50 Loans Outside Debt Limit: Samuel J Bridge Charity Fund 4,518.80 Storm Damage Loan 1939 .... $4,000.00 Elizabeth B Gerry Charity Fund 2,280 26 Lexington Defense Loan 1942 .......... 12,000.00 0,799.06 Sewer Loan 1915 .. 6,000.00 Robert P Clapp School Fund877 07 Water Loan 1929 2,000 00 Cary Memorial Library Fund 11,724.78 Water Loan 1941 30,000.00 Carried forward .. .. 11,724.78 Total . $54,000.00 236 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF TOWN ACCOITNTANT 235 Borrowing Capacity of the Town—Continued Prpperty Accounts—Continued onhinued Federal Project Loans Brought forward 209,079 19 Outside Debt Limit Libraries 68,000 00 Sewer Loan of 1938 . .. ..... 26,111 00 Parks, Playgrounds, Gymnasia and Bathhouse 3,300.00 Municipal Relief Loan—Sewer 1940 35,000 00 Public Works Building ... • 1,200 00 Municipal Relief Loan—Sewer 1940 23,000 00 Water Supply System 9,600.00 Sewer and Drain Loan 1938 120,000 00 Cemeteries 829 50 Water Standpipe Loan 1934 3,000 00 292,008 69 Total $207,111 00 261,111.00 ;3,900,12172 Town Debt Inside Debt Limit 71,889 00 Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1944 $615,841 00 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS ASSETS Land and Buildings $3,608,113 OS Furniture and Other Property 292,008 69 $3,900,121 72 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 $3,608,113 03 Furniture and Other Property Town Offices and Cary Memorial Buildings ......... $30,650 00 Police Department . .... .. 4,250 00 Fire Department 66,655.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures .. 600 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 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE m 2 $ p p g It lb i • �� B R8 91 A. C d ° E °° ro El S. g o p P y y .0 M s�. m 0 General Government 'Q Appropriation Committee Personal Services $400.00 .. $346 38 $53 62 0 Expenses 495.00 .. 477 56 . . 17 44 z Selectmen's Department: Pergonal Services . . 2,613 36 2,454 84 158 51 ... [� Expenses . .. 1,60000 1,507 11 . 92 89C7 0 Accounting Department 0 Personal Services .. 4,643 74 3 40 4,647 14 . y Eapenaea 300 00 682 60 982 50 • Treasurer's Department: Personal Services 1,556 66 ... 1,548 75 7 91 `3 Expenses • .. 417 00 10 00 427 00 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 820.89 12.00 438 39 $394.50 Other Finance Offices and Accounts .... .. 125.00 2.00 122 00 ....... Collector's Department: Personal Services ... . 5,067.82 .............. 5,067.49 . 33 Expenses 1,600 00 1,457 54 142 46 -5 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE--Continued w w oc Assessors' Department: Persona] Services ...... 5,860 20 230.00 6,088 50 . 1.70 Expenses .. .... 600 00 391.87 108.13 .... .... Law Department Personal Services — Special Fees . 1,750 00 1,520 00 . 230.00 Expenses 300 00 26 00 277 60 4740 .. Town Clerk's Department Personal Services 2,346 67 12 91 2,359 58 . . . ... ... j Expenses 162 90 162 90 C Elections Department- Expenses--Seleolmen 504 00 37.01 541 03 .• ❑ Elections Department '_] Expenses--Town Clerk 10196 10196 ., C Registrations Department 0 Personal Services .. 433 75 230 00 662 50 1 25 . x Expenses 122 96 .. 122 96 .. . H Public Works—Supt.'s Office ❑ Personal Services 5,178 17 5 178 17 . V. Expenses 150 00 109 38 40 62 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Personal Services, 4,128 66 100 00 4,175 17 53.49 . Expenses 7,000 00 50000 7 459 32 40 68 Engineering Department Personal Services 8,966 62 . 8,524 56 442 06 Expenses 700 00 . 672.50 . . 27 50 . Planning Board• Expenses . ... --.- 250.00 90 00 160 00 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued Board of Appeals Expenses 100 00 77 1622 84 .. .. .... Retirement Board Expenses ... 455 00 455.00 Protection of Persons and Property Police Department: Personal Services .. 38,148.76 35,593.10 .... ......... 2,555.59 Expenses ....... ... ... 3,375.00 1,200.00 4,475 31 53 35 46.34 • 0 Fire Department ►3 Personal Services 36,350 00 35,625.30 724 70 0 'J Expenses 7,415 00 50 15 6,585 61 1.88 877 67 . . Repairs 3,200 00 1.88 1,975 24 94 1,225 70 Building Department Personal Services . . 1,100.00 . . 1,100 00 .. y Expenses . 155 00 149 81 .. 5 19 Wire Department 0 Personal Services 600 00 600 00 Z Expenses 100.00 25 00 75.00 "3 Weights and Measures Depart- 4 ment Personal Services 509 00 500 00 . Expenses 265 00 .. 163 66 101 34 Insect Suppression Personal Services 300 00 300 00 Wages and Expenses 2,525 00 460 00 2,985 00 .- Shade Trees N Wages and Expenses 950 00 931 32 16 68 03 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued V Forest Fires: Personal Services50 00 50 00 Wages and Expenses . 500.00 38e.00 118 00 Dog Officer Personal Services100 00 ... .. 100 00 .. .. . Expenses ..... 75.00 74 81 19 Health and Sanitation Health Department Personal Services 500.00 .... 500.00 ... Expenses .... 5,000.00 ..... .. 4,534 46 465 65 Z. Milk Inspection: Personal Services 400.00 400 09 0 Dog Clinic: Expenses ,••• ... 450.00 411.41 38 59 Y Dental Clinic: Z Personal Services.... 1,760 00 1,750 04 0 Expenses 100.00 92.757 26 ........... '' Q Posture Clinic: 74 Expenses .. 625,00 599.44 25.56 .. Vital Statistics: Birth and Death Returns 25.00 .... 16 00 10.00, Animal Inspection: Personal Services 500.09 500 00 . .. Slaughtering Inspection: Personal Services. 800.00 800 00 Plumbing Department Personal Services 90000 90000 Expenses ......... . 130 00 130.00 APPROPRIATION ACCGUNT8-REVENUE--Continued Sewer Maintenance Personal Services319 65 16.50 336 05 . . .. . Wages and Expenses 2,900 00 2,667 67 140.44 9189 .... . Services 1,500 00 300 90 1,433 74 119 32 246.94 .. .. Drain Construction Watertown St. and Concord Pike 285.92 285 92 Drain Construction: Sundry Streets 866 14 394 57 471.57 p Dumps and Ashes 1,700.00 1,574 81. 125.19 1-3 Garbage Collection 6,000 00 6,000.00 121 • Highways Personal Services 410.82 74.00 478.66 .... 6.16 .. ........ 1 Wages and Expenses 30,000.00 863.14 23,720.38 7,142.76 Chapter 90 1,000.00 2,000 00 3,000 00 .. la Snow Removal .. ...... 13,500.00 ... .... 12,984.46 2.70 512.84 .. .. A Traffic Regulation and Control700.00 356.30 .............. 343.70 0 22,500.00 100.00 22,594.77 5.23 ❑ Street Lights .. .... .... .. H Street Signs 409.00 155.21 244.79 .. .. P;- Road Road Machinery Account 14,000.00 34.10 10,714 18 18 69 x 12.60 3,313.83• Charities and Soldiers' Benefits Public Welfare: Town Physician .... 750.00 750.00 Personal Services..... 3,076.17 .. 2,841.67 234.50 Administration Items 750 00 546 03 203.97 Commodity Distribution 500.00 404.99 95.01 Aid and Expenses ...... 31,000.00 74.00 21,610 72 . . . . 9,463.28 N APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS-REVENUE-Continued S. Dependent Children's Aid " Personal Services 315 24 . . 315 24 Administration Items25 00 24 92 .08 .... Aid and Expenses .. 11,000.00 174 60 7.900 32 3,274 28 .. Old Age Assistance Personal Services .. 945 70 27.00 864 51 10819 Administration Items ... . 200.00 199 27 73 Aid and Expenses 37,590.00 1,700.00 38,702 96 96186 ..... . 464 82 Soldiers' Relief Personal Services 615.23 615 238 Administration Items 25.00 .... 24 92 .08 Aid and Expenses 5,000.00 I5'.00 2,832.65 .... .... 2,183 35 .... Z State Aid ...... 500.00 192 00 308.00 0 Military Aid 800.00 .... 26000 54000 .. . Ai Burials104.00 100,00 Schools and Libraries School Maintenance Cr Personal Services . . 186,543.66 62.50 176,621.04 9,985.16 Expense$ 43,255.00 58.17 42,282 36 84 40 946 41 Z Out of State Travel 100.40 74 11 25.89 . Americanization CIasses . . ..... 203.00 ...... 202.30 .70 Vocational Education 1,629.00 26.00 948 92 706 08 . Cary Memorial Library Personal Services ... .. 14,730.40 10,725.91 4 49 . .. Expenses .. .... 4,520.00 350.00 4,846.38 .... 23.62 .... Recreation and Unclassified Parks and PIaygrounds: Personal Services .... 4,276 28 4,156 17 120 11 .... Wages and Expenses 8,840.00 180.00 7,407.15 1,572.85 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued Memorial Day .. 260 00 .. 199 30 50 76 . Ret4rement Board Contributions for Pensions 13,467.0013,467 00 Interest Deficiency 601 93 . .. 601 93 . Pensions. Police Department 1,166 67 1,166 67 • .... Public Works Building Wages and Expenses 8,800.00 114 69 7,276 87 1,637 82 M Public Works Department' Welfare Aid .. 1,234 89 1,234 89 y Public Works—Labor, 0 Materials and Expenses 2,618.04 360 26 2,000 00 257 79 Insurance 5,926.00 - 4,486 00 1,439 00 `i War Damage Insurance 1,50000 1,27099 22901 Administration of Trust Funds 70 00 55.00 15.00 is Town Report—Printing 750 00 605 58 ... 144 42 • [] Ambulance Maintenance .. 200.00 118.22 27.27 54.51 Building and Plumbing By-laws 165 71 148.79 312.50 x q Unpaid Bills 123.66 123.66 Unclassified 190 00 6.96 196 96 'A Rationing Board . . 710.00 532.59 177.41 War Activities .......... .. 1,00000 693.06 .. 306 94 ... Filing and Indexing Old Records 151 46 . . 68.08 83 38 . Bonus—All Other .. 7,454 89 6,624 48 830.41 Bonus—School, Fire, Police16,471.65 16,015.57 1,456.08 Reserve Fund .. 15,000.00 6,259.59 8,740.41 to APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—REVENUE—Continued ra Enterprises and Cemeteries Water Maintenance Personal Services .... 1,369 44 84 50 1,444 31 9 631 .... Wages and Expenses 17,000.00 1.36 14,582 23 1,366.973 32.00 1,084 15 ........ .. 775.963 Services .... . . 3,000 00 2,063 46 160.58 ,,, ...... Cemetery Maintenance Monroe Cemetery Personal Services 300.00 300.00 y Wages and Expenses 2,383.00 2.3255.46 57.64 0 Westview Cemetery x Personal Services . .... ... 500.00 .... 500.00 ... Wages and Expenses .. . 4,090.00 4,085 31 4 69t D"9 g Interest and Maturing Debt Interest.on Debt 7,276.88 603.76 6,400.00 1,480.00 Maturing Debt .. 65,301.00 9900 65,40000 .... ... ..... 3 $2,290.12 2791,662 20 $11,177 35 $722,900 58 $16,659 28 $64,603 74 $866.07 . APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS—NON REVENUE Sewer Construction North Lexington $6,782 006,000.00 782 00 Sundry Streets 10.140 40 520 67 9,619 73 Sewer and Drain Construction: Vine Bruck 326 92 326 92 . Sewer Construction Federal Aided Projects 19 517 2419,517 24 Street Construction 0 Pollen Road 34815 348 15 y Waiter Construction: p Sundry Streets .... 6,572-37 893.94 5,578.43 '7 Public Safety Committee: `3 Q Expenses ..-- 4,581.10 . 14.18 2,496 73 32.00 2,066.55 1 Totals .... . $48,268.18 $14.18 $3,811 34 $6,368 92 $38.612.10 n —_...-- - C] Grand Total $50,558 30 $791,562.20 $11,191.53 $726,811 92 $23,018 20 $64,603.74 $38,878 17 C s Transfer to Road Machinery Fund 4 t Transfer to Sale of Lots Fund Z 3 Transfer to Water Department Available Surplus H NI Cm TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31,1943,SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO SE RAISED BY REVENUE 19441963 INCLUSIVE Due Due Due Due Due Due Due Due Due Due Title of Loan Rate in 1944 in 1946 in 1948 in 1947 in 1948 in 1949 In 1960 in 1961 in 1962 In 1963 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1998 114% $1,800.00 $1,620,00 $1,440,00 $1,260.00 $1,080.00 $900.00 $720.00 $640.00 9380.00 $180.00 $9,900.00 Sewer Loan of 1938 1%% 1,060.00 946.00 840.00 736.00 630.00 626.00 420,00 316.00 210,00 106,00 6,776,00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction 1% 326.00 276.00 226,00 176.00 126,00 76.00 26.00 1,226.00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction 1% 210.00 170.00 136,00 106,00 76,00 46.00 15.00 766.00 Sewer Loan of 1941 %% 41.26 33.76 26.29 18.76 11.26 3.75 136.00 Water Loan of 1941 10% 208.26 168.76 131.26 93,76 68,26 18,76 076.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 360.00 280.00 200.00 120.00 40.00 1,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 160,00 120.00 80.00 40.00 400.00 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 1% 106.00 76.00 46.00 16.00 240,00 Street Contraction Loan of 1991 %% 66,26 33,76 11,26 101,26 S&Pool Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1926 4% 360.00 180.00 640.00 Sewer Loan of 1916 4% 180.00 60.00 240.00 Water Loan of 1929 4%% 42.60 ,., 42,60 Water Standpipe Loan of 1939 30¢% 62,60 62.60 Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1939 130% 70.00 70,00 Total $6,018,71 $3,901.26 3,133.75 2,662.60 2,017.60 1,567.60 1,180.00 $866.00 $670.00 ;286.00 $21,161.26 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1943,SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE,19441963 INCLUSIVE Due Due Dun Due Due Due Due Due Due Due Title of Loan Rate in 1944 15 1946 in 1946 in 1947 In 1048 in 1949 in 1960 in 1951 In 1952 In 1963 Total Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1998 104% $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 ;12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $120,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1938 13% 6,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 6,000,00 6,000.00 0,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 60,000.00 Munlolpal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction 1% 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 36,000.00 Municipal Relief Loan of 1940 for Sewer Construction 1% 4,000.00 4,000,00 3,000.00 3,000,00 3,000.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 29,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1941 30r/ 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000,00 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 8,000.00 Water Loan of 1941 %% 6,000.00 6,000,00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 New Town Office Building Loan of 1928 4% 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1927 4% 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 Lexington Defense Loan of 1942 1% 3,000.00 3,060.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 12,000.00 Street Construction Loan of 1941 30% 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 9,000.00 Solooi Construction and Remodeling Loan of 1926 4% 4,600.00 4,600,00 •.. 9,000.00 Sewer Loan of 1916 4% 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 Water Loan of 1929 404% 2,005.00 2,000.00 Water Standpipe Loan of 1939 33¢% 3,000.00 , 3,000.00 I Emergency Storm Damage Loan of 1939 130% 4,000.00 4,000,00 Total $68,600,00 349,000.00 $41,000.00 $38,000.00 $34,000,00 $32,000,00 $20,000.00 $19,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $333,000,00 INDEX 247 248 TOWN OF LEXINOTON • SchooI Department . .. .. 168 (See page 248 for detailed index) Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of . ... . .. .. .. ........ 77 INDEX Selectmen, Report of 54 Sewer Division, Report of ... . ............... .. .. 1113 Shade Tree and Moth Division, Report of 81 ___ Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of .. 83 Animal Inspector, Report of 87 Soldiers' Relief, Report of Agent of ... .. 182 Appeals, Report of Board of .... 86 ..... . ......... Tax Collector, Report of .... .... ........ ... .. 99 Appointed Officers . . 14 April 19th Committee, Report of 97 Town Accountant, Report of 184 Assessors, Report of Board of 116 (See page 249 for detailed index)' Town Clerk, Report of50 Births 52 Births 52 Building Inspector, Report of 80 Marriages . ... .. 5 3 Cary Memorial Library Town Counsel, Report ... ... .. .. 70 Investment Committee Report of 151 Town Engineer, Report of . .. .. .. 62 Librarian Report of 145 Town Meeting Members5 Treasurer, Report of 149 Trustees, Report of147 Town Officers . . . ... 4 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of68 Town Records Committees Appointed ,. 18 Warrant for Town Meeting March 1, 194819 Committee on Public Safety, Report of .. 89 Annual Town Meeting March 1, 1943 26 Dental Clinic. Report of . . 92 Adjourned Town Meeting March 15, 1943 ... ... .. • 34 Director of Accounts Report of1111 Town Treasurer, Report of 96, 129 Engineer, Report offit Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1943, Report of 114 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of . .. 105 Fire Engineers, Report of . . 131 Health Inspector, Report of . ..... 95 Water Dig isian, Report of 140 Health, Report of Board of 56 Wire Inspector, Report of ... 121 Highway Division, Report of .................. .„ 186 Jurors, List of 58 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Lectures, Report of Committee on ,• 87 Attendance Officer, Report of 175 Marriages 53 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 161 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of 65 rfnancJal Statements 158 Milk Inspector, Report of . .. . 79 Prizes 178 Park Division, Report of 84 Planning Board, Report of 72 Roster of Teachers ... 163 Plumbing Inspector, Report of .... „.. , , 100 School Committee Organization 159 Police Department, Report of 74 Posture Clinic, Report of ,, 94 School Committee, Statement by156 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 179 Senior High School Graduating Class . 176 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 135 Retirement Board, Report of 132 Superintendent of Schools, Report of .. 167 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of .... 127 INDEX 249 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON INDEX TO ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT County Taxes 226 Accounting Department Dental Clinic Expenses ... 203 Expenses .. .. .. .. 211 Personal Services ... .. 202 Personal Services .. 211 Administration of Trust Funds .. 222 Dependent Children Ambulance — Maintenance .. .. 222 Aid and Expenses 216 Administration .. . 216 Animal Inspector — Personal Services . . .. 212 Personal Services .. . .. ... .... .. .... .. 216 Appeals, Board of .... .. .. 206 Dependent Children Fund: Appropriation Committee For Administration 227 Expenses .. 202 For Aid 227 Personal Services 202 Dog Clinic —Expenses 211 Assessors' Department Dog Officer Expenses ... .. 204 Expenses 210 Personal Services . ......... . 204 Personal Services .. 210 Balance Sheet. Elections Department- Deferred Revenue Accounts190 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 205 General .. . .... . . 186 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) . 205 Property Accounts .. 235 Town Debts191 Engineering Department Trust Accounts 233 Expenses .. . .. .. . . .. ... 206 Personal Services206 Borrowing Capacity of the Town234 Building Department Excess and Deficiency 232 Expenses209 Expenditures Personal Services ..... .. 202 Agency 226 General Government - .......... 202 Building and Plumbing By-laws-Printing .... . .... 223 Interest on Debt 225 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes 213 Municipal Indebtedness 226 Cemetery MaintenanceRefunds 226 Trust and Investment 226 Munroe- Persona] Services .. .. 224 Fire Department Wages and Expenses 224 Expenses . . .... . 208 Westview: Personal Services 207 Persona! Services 224 Wages and Expenses ,. 224 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles . 203 Collector's. Department: Forest Fires• Expenses 203 Personal Services 210 Personal Services • 203 Wages and Expenses ... .... 210 Committee on Public Safety— Non Revenue 227 Garbage Collection 211 Contributory Retirement System: Pension Accumulation Fund 221 Health Department Interest Deficiency on Funds 221 Expenses 210 Expense Fund 207 Personal Services .. .. . .. ... 210 REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 251 252 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Highway Department Police Department Road Machinery Account 214 Expenses ..... .. .. 207 Personal Services ............ ..... .. ., 207 Highway Maintenance Chapter 90 214 Posture Clinic — Expenses211 Personal Services . ... .. 213 Wages and Expenses213 Public Welfare Commodity Distribution .. 215 Insect Suppression Personal Services .. ... 216 Personal Services - .. 209 Town Physician 216 Wages and Expenses 209 Administration Items . .. 216 Insurance .. 222 Aid and Expenses 215 Public Works Building Law Department Wages and Expenses .. . 221 Expenses . . . .. . 204 Personal Services and Special Fees .. 204 Public Works N. Superintendent's Office Libraries Expenses . 206 Cary Memorial Library — Personal Services . . . 219 Expenses 220 Personal Services 205 Memorial Day 221 Receipts Agency, Trust and Investment . 200 Military Aid .. . . .. 217 Cemeteries 199 General Government 195 Milk Inspector -- Personal Services 211 General Revenue — Taxes, etc . . .. . .. 193 Old Age Assistance Health and Sanitation 197 Administration ... .... .. 216 Highways 197 Aid and Expenses 216 Interest ... . . 199 Personal Services 216 Municipal Indebtedness 200 Protection of Persons and Property196 Old Age Assistance Fund Public Service Enterprises 198 For Administration S24 Public Welfare 197 For Aid . 227 Recreation 198 "'' "" Refunds 200 Other Finance Offices and Accounts203 Schools 198 Special Assessments and Privileges 194 Overlay Reserve Fund . .... .. 231 Unclassified 198 Parks and Playgrounds' Registrations Department Personal Services ... 220 Expenses .. 205 Wages and Expenses „ 220 Personal Services 205 Pensions Revenue Account 1943 231 Police Department221 Road Machinery Fund 230 Physician Town215 Sale of Real Estate Fund .... 230 Planning Board — Expenses .,. 207 School Department Americanization Classes 219 Plumbing Department Expenses ... 217 Expenses . .. 212 Personal Services . ... .. 217 Personal Services 212 Voctlonai Education219 INDEX 251 254 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Selectmen's Department: Water Assessment Fund .. . .... , 229 Expenses202 Personal Services202 Water Construction Sundry Streets— Non Revenue .. . . 227 Sewer Assessment Fund .......... . 229 Water Department Available Surplus .. .. 230 Sewer Construction Drain Construction — Sundry 213 Water House Connection Deposits .. . 226 Drain Construction — Watertown St and Concord Pike 213 Water Maintenance Sundry Streets—Non Revenue ...... . .. . „ 227 Personal Services 223 Sewer House Connection Deposits226 Services .... .. , , .... .. .. 224 Wages and Expenses ... .. . .. . . 223 Sewer Maintenance Personal Services212 Weights and Measures Department. Services ..... ... .. . 212 Expenses .... , 209 Wages and Expenses212 Personal Services ... . .. .. 209 Shade Trees — Wages and expenses .. 209 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund .. 231 Slaughtering Inspection — Personal Services . .. 212 Wire Department Expenses „ . 209 Snow Removal .. 214 Personal Services .. 209 Soldiers' Relief: Administration .. , .. .. ... . 216 TABLES Aid and Expenses E17 Appropriation Accounts — Revenue .... ... .... 237 Personal Services 216 Appropriation Accounts — Non Revenue 245 State Aid 217 Interest on Town Dept due 1943-1953 inc. 246 State Taxes 226 Town Dept due 1943-1953 inc ... 247 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 Expenses203 Personal Services203 Unclassified222 Vital Statistics211