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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF LEXINGTONN, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR, 1946 2 LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1945 Census -- 14,452 Highest elevation --- 385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation -- 110 feet above sea level Settled -- 1642 -- Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town -- 1713 Valuation -- $22,325,408 Tax rate 1946 -- $33.00 Area of Town in acres Area of Town in miles Extreme length in miles Extreme width in miles 10,650.42 16.64 5.8 4.85 Public Streets Accepted 54.23 miles Private Streets Unaccepted 37.81 miles Paper 27.37 miles State Highways 11.13 miles Trunk Line Sewers 6.65 miles Street Sewere 17.95 miles Water Maines 73.03 miles Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools -- Class A 3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON List of Town Officers March, 1946, to March, 1947 SELECTM1321 William G. Potter, Chairman, '47 Errol H. Locke '48 George W. Sarano, '48 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Collector of Taxes School Committee Cemetery A. Edward Rowse, '47 William C. Paxton, '49 James J. Carroll, '47 James J. Carroll, '47 William 5. ScaImflan, '47 H. Webster Thomas, Chairman, '47 Mrs. George P. Morey, '48 Adolph W. Samborskl, '49 Commissioners James J. Walsh, Chairman, '48 Albert H. Burnham, '47 John E. Gilcreast, '49 Trusts Howard 5. 0. Nichols, Chair- man '49 Thomas G. Lynah, '48 Clarence S. Walker, '50 Trustees of Public Moderator Constables Pla n ni ng Board Robert H. Holt, '47 John C. Russell, '47 Edward C. Maguire, '47 Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Chairman,' 49 Richard P. Cromwell, '47 Gordon D. Richards, '47 Elmer C. Houdlette, '48 Clem H. Ferguson, 148 Donald E. Nickerson, '49 APPOINTED OFFICERS Animal Inspector Dr. Chester L. Blakely, '47 Appropriation Committee Assessors J. Pilton Brown, Chairman, ''t 7 George M. Hynes, '47 Fred C. Newhall, '47 Lewis L. Hoyt, '48 Jasper A. Lane, '48 Michael J. Hopkins, '48 Harvey F. Winlock, '49 Thacher Fenney, '49 William M. Hall, '49 Clyde E. Steeves, '48 William I. Burnham, '48 Leland H. Emery, '47 William H. Shanahan, '47 7 Board of Appeals * Winthrop H. Bowker, Chairman, '51 Errol H. Locke, '47 Lester T. Redman, '48 J. Milton Brown, '49 Donald E. Nickerson, '50 Board of .Appeals Thomas G. Lynah, '47 (Associate Members) Vater C. Ballard, '47 Aiden L. Ripley, '47 # John F. Rich, '51 Board of Health Rufus L. McQuillan, Chairman, '47 Dr. Ivan G. Pyle, '48 George E. Russell, !4.9 Board of Health Agents Hazel J. Murray, '47 Thomas Bowdidge, '47 Alexander Amour, '47 Hoard of Public welfare Henry B. Barry, '47 Harold F. Lombard, '47 Malcolm H. Clifford, '47 Leon C. Burt, '47. Board of Retirement Howard 3. D. Nichols, Chairman,'49 * Helen Ready, '48 * Resigned # Replace Mr. Bowker Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Building Inspector Burial Agents Constable Dental Clinic Dog Officer Executive Clerk, Selectmen Fence Viewers Field Drivers `ire Engineers Forest Warden Gammell. Legacy Income, Trustees (Acting with Dept. of Public Welfare) Health Inspector Lockup Keeper Measurer of Wood and Bark Calk Inspector Moth Department, Superintendent Old Age Assistance Bureau 5 Howard S. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '49 Thomas G. Lyaai , 148 Clarence S. Walker, v50 E. A. Lindstrom Albert 1'. Douglass Alice M. McCarthy Charles E. Moloy Nrs. Irving Yelland rs. Frank Hudson Thomas S. Grindle John A. Russell. Hazel J. ? urray Stanley A. Higgins John J. Garrity Edward C. Maguire John G. Russell George W. Emery, Chairman Alan G. Adams Thomas J. Donnelly William H. Driscoll Robert W. Fawcett Roy A. Cook Mrs. George 111. Emery Henry B. Barry John Lamont John W. Ryoroft John Bierenbroodspot Harold 1. Wellington John Lamont John J. Garrity Henry B. Barry, Chairman Harold 1?. Lombard Malcolm H. Clifford Leon C. Burt Old Age Assistance Bureau, Park Superintendent Plumbing Inspector Posture Clinic Committee Agent Public Welfare, Agent Agent of Selectmen to Administer Soldi er t s Relief, Military and State Aid Public Works Superintendent Registrar of Voters Sealer of Weights & Measures Slaughter Inspector Town Accountant Town Counsel Town Engineer Weighers ( Public) Wire Inspector James E. Collins John J. Garrity E. A. Lindstroza Mrs. Dorothy Lindsay, Chairman Mrs, Dorothy C. Va d eb a n- ooeur Miss Margaret B. Noyes Mrs. Dana Norris Mrs. Lawrence Vieno James E. Collins Tames E. Collins Joaeph H. DeFoe Leon H. Truesdell, Chairman, '47 Malcolm H. Clifford, '48 George H. Lowe, '49 James J. Carroll, Clerk Ralph E. Chadwick George G. Whiting James H. Russell (Now in U. S. Army) George Macbeth, Acting Daniel A. Lynch John T. Cosgrove Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Arthur J. Rivet Evelyn F. Blake Louis W. Bills Elected by members of Retirement System Walter 7 COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWTIVEETINGS Committee on Lectures under the Will. of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Authorized April 1, 1946 E. Sands Philip M. Clark Doris E. Bond Coz rii tt ee to Make Recommendation Regarding the Town's Recreational Requirements Authorized LJ ohn ,P. Wha l en D. Sargent Goddard Thomas Moon April 1, 1946 * mars. John T. Cosgrove Bertram P. Gustin Mrs. Paul W. Mather (replace Mrs. Cosgrove) * Resigned Committee to Determine Location and Historical Appropriateness of Lexington Minute Men Memor la l Authorized April 1, 1946 Julius Seltzer Fred W. Bodge John J. Garrity Mrs. Robert W. Fernald Mrs. Richard E. Rowse Philip B. Parsons Walter L. Chambers Committee to obtain Preliminary Plans, Estimated Cost and Incidental. Expenses for the Construction of a New High School Authorized April 1, 1946 H. Webster Thomas Adolph F. Samborski Mrs. George P. Morey Charles Mrs. Douglas T. Gleason John F. Rich Russell H. Kettell G. Davis George George Geo rge George 8 Committee to Supervise on Behalf of and Under the Direction of the Board of Select- men, the Construction of the Few Central Fire Station `+. C. Authorized March 26, 1945 Emery Donald E. Nickerson Sheldon Gordon D, Richards Aiden L. Ripley Committee to Supervise on Behalf of and Under the Direction of the Board of :Select- men, the Construction of the New Central Fire Station W. Emery C. Sheldon Authorized March 26, 1945 Donald E. Nickerson Gordon D. iiohards Aiden L. Ripley Committee to Study the Patter of a War Memorial Authorized April 1, 1946 Archibald R. Giroux M.r s . Thomas S. Gr indl e Steele Lindsay Clyde A. Booker Wi11iam A. Edward Rowse Lyon Carter Robert H. Pratt George V. Morse Phillips Ri ?ORT OF TOWN CLERK TOWN WARRANT Agei Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, 55. To the Constables of the Town of Lexington, In said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusette,..you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lex. ington, qualified. to ,vote inelectione and.ln Town Affairs, to,.meet In their...respeo.tive voting places in Bald Town.. Precinct Ono, Adams School; Preoenct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Building., on Monday, the 4th day of March, A.D. 1946,.,at 7:30 o'clock A.M., then and there to- ast "on .the following articles: ' Article l.. To choose by ballot the following Town Of.fi.cers: One. Town. Cierk,for ,the term of one ,year; One S.ele_ctman for the .term ,ot..three years; One Tcwn Treasurer for the term of one year; One Collector.of Taxes for the term of one year; One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; One Member of the School. Committee for the term of three years; One Moderator for the term of one year; Two,.Members of the Planning Board for the term of three years; One Member of the Trustees of Public Trusts for the term of six years; Two Constables for the term of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members In each Precinct for the term, ,of three years; 10 Three Torn Meeting Members in Precinct One for the term of one year; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for the term of two yearn; One Town Meeting ilember in Precinct Two for the term of one year; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for the term of two years; One Town Meeting Member 1n Precinct Three for the term of two years; The polis will be open at 7:30 A.M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town on Monday, the twenty-fifth day of March, 1946, at 8:00 P.M., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and sub- ject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter. Article 2. To receive the reports of any Hoard of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to ap- point other Committees. Article 3. To see If the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the rev- enue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1947, and to 1asue a note or netea.,therefor, payable within one year ,An. _ t4) renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year In accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Lawa. Article 4. To see if the Torn will make the usual appropriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of the two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropriation balances in any of the Accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 11 Article 6, To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use money form available funds toward the reduction of the 1346 tax rate, or act in any other mariner in relation thereto. Article *7. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money to pay .any unpaid bill for prior years of the various town departments, or sat in any other manner in re" lotion thereto. Article 8. To see if the Torn will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Lees, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1946, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to install 'pater mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine during the year 1946 in accordance with authority contained in the By..laws of the Town, sub- ject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by'em- inent domain any necessary easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer Rom available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town; or act to any other manner In relation thereto. Article 11. To see If the Town will vote to install sewer gains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine during the year 1946 in accordance with St. 1897, Cha 504 as amended, or otherwise, end to take by eminent :3oma1n any necessary easements therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by trans- fer from available funds., or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town: or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 12. To eee if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money to pay contributions to Contributory Retirement Systems, on account of members thereof in the Military or Naval Service, in accordance with Chapter 419 of the Acts of 1943, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money to defray the necessary expenses of a condidate from the Police Department while attending the : ati nal Police Academy conducted by the Federal. Bureau of Tnvest- lgation at Washington, D.C., or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 12 Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to nppropri» _ ate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 32, General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money for highway maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, or act In any other manner in relation thereto. Article 17. To nee if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a suit of money for the construction of Grove. Street; said money to he used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose; and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article l8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize .the Selectmen to construct granolithic or bituminous con- crete sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one-half the cost, and provide funds for said construction by direct appropriation, by transfer from available Bands, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate e sum of money for the purpose of erecting a chain link fence, with_gates, to enclose building, dump and pipe yard at the Public Warks Building, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 20.. To see if the Town will vote to aenropri-- ate a sum of money for the purchase of a new truck chassis, equipment and materiel for the body, for the Fire Depart- ment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. - Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money to corer contingencies and/or expanses incidental to completion and operation of the new Fire Stations such es grading, fire alarm system, furniture, furnishings, water system, traffic lights, etc., or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 22. To see if the Town will make supplement- ary construction appropriations to be used in conjunction with money already appropriated for the construction of either or both the new Central Fire Station and/or the new East Lexington Fire Station and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- able funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by a combination of any of these methods, or act in any other runner in relation thereto. erticle 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money to cover the expense of covering the a 13 Bedford Street dump with gravel, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works, and provide for payment there- for by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any (ether manner in relation thereto, Article 25. To ,see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money to cover the expense of grading the-ene closed athletic field, and to provide payment therefor by dtre_ct appropriation, , by transfer from available funds, _ or act in any other manner in relation thereto. article 26. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for the erection of a locker building at the Center Playground, and to provide payment therefor by direct appropriation, by,transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 27. To see if the Town will, vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for bleachers at the new athletic field et the Center Playground, and to provide payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds,, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to approprie ate a -sum of money to cover the cost of installing Rustop cathodic equipment, including electrical wiring, to stande pipe, and to provide for payment therefor by direct appro- priation, by transfer from availeble fundw, or net in any other manner in relation thereto. :article- 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money for the improvement of lowlands and swamps and the eradication_ of mosquitoes under Chapter 252 of the Gen- erel Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board of Health of Lexington or aperopriate money under Sec. 4A of Chap. 252 of the•Ceneral Laws for.the purpose as set forth in that Section. Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to rise and appropriate money for the construction of sanitary sewers in that part of North Lexington as shown on a set of plans in the office of the Town Engineer, and authorize the Treas- urer with the approval of they Selectmen to borrow such sums as may be necessary to meet any appropriation made and to issue bonds or notes of the Town in accordance r. `h t'. e law and to use any of er flrlds that may be rgised by taxation or appropriated for thgt purpose, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 31. To see if the Town will amenl�the.General 14 By-laws by a.11ing to nrticic XXVI the following: "Section 3. No person shall place or cause to be placed any vehicle which shall interfere with the removing or plowing of snow, or the removing of ice, in any way of the Town, and the Superintend- ent of Streets or other officer in charge of ways for the time being, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice, from any way, is hereby authorized and empowered to remove, or cause to be removed to some convenient place, in- cluding in such term a public garage, any vehicle interfering with such 7ork, and the owner of such vehicle shall be liable for the cost of such re- moval, ani the storage charges, if any, resulting therefrom." Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road Mechinery Fund by crediting to said fund.an amount based on hourly rental for the use of mo- torized eouipment of. the Public Works Department when used on various. projects carried on under the direction of avid Department, the amount of said charge not to ex- ceed the amount allowed by the .State for the use of lar equi_prrent;*..qr act in .any other manner in, relation thereto.. Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to appoint one of ita members to the ward of Appeals, in accordance with G. L. Chapter 41, Section 4A, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. _Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to accept n baseball score board as a gift from the Lexington Liens Club, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 35. To see If the Town will vote to install street Lights in the following unaccepted streets: Leonard Tiped,. Grapevine Avenue, Junction of Sum- mit Avernue and Grandview Avenue. Article 36.. ,.. To sea . if the Town will vote to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine daring the yeer 1946, or act in any other manner In relation thereto. Article 37. To see 1f the Town will direct the ;3oerd of Selectmen to revise the boundaries or the number of vot- ing precincts in the Town in December, 1946. Article 38.. To see if the Town will accept a legacy under the will of Cherleo Lyman Weld, late of Lexington; "for educational . purposes or Chapel at Westview Ceter y." 15 Article 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell and convey the Town Farm, so called, com- prising about 21.75 acres of land on Hill and Ceder Streets. Article 40. To see if the Town will authorize the Se- lectmen to sell and convey the old Adams School Lot on the southwesterly aide of Massachusetts Avenue. Article 41. , o, see 3f the Town wi ll authorize the Se- lectmen to. arrange or eontract for en appraisal of all Town Buildings for. the. purposes of fire insurajce,..and.appropri- ate money there .for, tn.. be raised by direct appropriation or by transfer from available. funds or act in any other canner in -relation thereto. Article 42. To see if the Town will Accept Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945 authorizing the establishment and maintenance of a municipal department for furnishing in- formation, advice, and assistance to veterans of Waord War 11 or other veterans. Article 43, To spa if the Town will vote to enpropri- ate a surra of money for the purpose of carrying out the pro- visions of Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945, if accepted by the Town, and provide for payment therefor by direct aporo- priation, by trsnsfer from available funds, or by a combin- ation of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto* Article 44. To see If the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money to cover general expenses of the Lexing- ton Community Committee on Veterans' Rehabilitation and Employment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 45. To see if the Town will arrange to • oe Le- brete the return. of men and worsen who served in or who amore affi lieted.,or associated with any branch of the .armed forces of . the gni.ted States in ' orlri War II, -9.11d am -opr1ate money therefor,.to be. raised by direct aporepriation pr.by transfer from available funds. Article 46. Te see if the Town will vote to purohaee the so-called Stevens gravel pit on Utica Street, contain- ing about 23.75 acres more or less, for the purpoze of dis- posal of refuse, and provide for payment therefor by direct aopropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Survey to chane the names of certain streets, provided under Sec. 3B of Chap. 35 of the General Lag, act in any other wanner in relation thereto. Article 48. To see if the Town will puthoi ae the Selectmen to acquire land for 5 public parking place by a9 or 16 purchase or by taking- by eminent domain onl appropriate mo'tey for the acquiaition and construction thereof to be raised by direct eppropria"tion, by transfer from available funds, or by the issues of notes er bonds of the tonin. article 49. To see if the `'own will vote to establish as 9 town way or aeeept the layout as a town w.y of a new street between 4althss3 Strett and Muzzey Street as leld out by the Selectmen and shown on certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, and will authorise the Selectmen to acquire by purchtse or by taking by eminent domain, any necelaary easement theref- r , ani will appropriate money for the acqeisition and Bens druetion thereof, to be raised by. direst appropriation, by transfer from av i lab10 fends, or by the issue of notes or bondof the town. Article 50. Po seg, If the Town will authorize the Se- lectmen to acquire for a public perking place by perchase or by taakinn by eminent doeain, land between 'enithan Street and Yuzzoy Street, t, i.nclud3 ng a p; s Qageway therefrom to Massachusetts Avon Fe, in aceord.anc e with the report -of the Committee on ea3rkirg Facilities aenointei by the Selectmen ren a will appropriate money for the acquisition and con- ctrixetion thereof, to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available hands, or by the issue or notes or bonds of the town. Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town footway or rtccopt the layout aa a town footway for the use of the pthlic of a ease gewty between `xnarsach- esetts Avenue and the proposed parking plata between Wal- tham Street and Muzzey Street* as laid out by the Selectmen and shown an a certain plan on f'i l© in the • o tf i cis of the Ten Clerk, and will authorize the Selectmen to acquire by Parchaee or by taking by eminent domain, .any neoesetry ease- ment for that purpose and will appropriate money therefor to be raised by direct: aenroprie t:3 on, by transfer from available fends, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the town. Article 52. To son if the `own will recomeen: to -the ',e1cotmon farther action, as reco rende;i by the Comeittee on ?ark insci 7 i ties appointed by the Selectmen, to widen the northerly side of Muzzey Street between kass: chueette p,v©nue and Raymond Street to s depth of six feet. Article 53. To see If the Town will authorize the See 1ectmen to acquire by p- rebase the land and bu' idlnee at the junction of sdaseacheeetta =.venae and Fletcher ;*ramie* ceeprising about 9,460 square feet, more or less, belonging to the estate of or the heirs of Bridget Leary, end provide for the tay.=:ent therefor by the i s sue of bonds or not of the Town, by direct e tropriation, by transfer from avail- able funds, or act in a ' y other manner in relation thereto. Article 54. To see if the town will vote to appropri- 17 ate Money to pay the necessary expe' ee of School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town Is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department Article 55., To see if the Town will vote to appA opri- ate a sum to cover the expenses of repairs caused by sprink- ler damage at the Munroe School and provide for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate money to pay for connecting the sprinkler systems in the different school buildings directly to the fire alarm boxee or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to approprie ate money for installing emergency lighting systems in the different school buildings where required by law, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 58. To see if the Town will authorize the See lectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town, as a site for - school playground, certain land belonging to Warren I. Russell oonsiating of approximately one and one-third acres, bounded southerly by the e'unroe Cemetery; westerly by the High school lot; northerly by . other land of Warren Y.. Russell; and easterly by the Bos- ton &. leaine Railroad, and provide for' the payment therefor by the iesue cif bonds or notes of the Town, by direct ;3- pronriation, by transfer from available fundis, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 59. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to eetabliah and maintain 5tateeaided vacational education in accordance with the orovisiona of Chapter 74, General Laws, and Acts in amendments thereof and in addition thereto, and provide for the payment there- for by direct appropriation, by tranefer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article ga. To see 3f the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town, as a site for school purposes, certain land belonging to the William E. Wulliken Estate, consisting= of approximately eight acres,.bounded southerly by land now or formerly of Charles W. _and Robert L. Ryder, Trustees; westerly and northerly by land of the Town of Lexington; and easterly by other land of the William E. Mulliken Estate, Chealey M. and Helen C. Dunlap and Waltham Street, and provide for the.payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 18 Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to author- ize the Selectmen, on behalf of: the Town, to porches* or take by eminent domain as a site for school purposes, fifteen acres of land, more or less, from Lexington Estates Trust, situated on the northwesterly side of Waltham Street more particularly bounded and described as follows: northerly by land of the Town of Lexington and by land of the William E. Mulliken Estate; easterly by other lands of Lexington Estates Trust; northerly again by other lands of Lexington Estates frust; easterly again by Waltham Street; southerly by other lands of Lexington Eetatea Trust; westerly by other lands of the Town of Lexington and to provide payment for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, payable in accordance with law, or set In any other manner in relation thereto. Article 62. `Pb see if the Town will determine the location of a new sigh School building and will authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of seven to obtain preliminary plans and estimates for the construction of such building and report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 63. To see if the Town will determine the location of a new Elementary School building and will authorize the Woderator to appoint a committee of seven to obtain preliminary plans and estimates for the construct- ion of such building and report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by tranafer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to increase the number of members of the School Committee fromthree to five in accordance with Ga L. Chap. 41, Sections 1 and 2, in the following manner: by electing two members to the School omm.ittee for a term of three years at the Annual Meeting in March 1947 and every third year there- after, two members in March 1948 and every third year thereafter, and one member in March 1949 and every third year thereafter. (Inserted at the request of ten registered voters.) Article 65,E To see if the Town will authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of five to proceed with the erection of an enlarged and improved Cary Memorial Library Building according to plans submitted by the said Truateea and recommended by them by completing staid plans and apeclfieationa and letting contracts, and provide for the payment therefor by issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. 19 Article 66. To_ else if the Town will authorize the ,.Moderator to appoint a committee of five .to determine the location- of a ne.',0ery Memorial .Library Building and to, ..:prepare plans and apecificatione .for the erection of_the same and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of. .bonds or .notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any ether manner in_relation thereto. _,.:,.,_. Article ,`_.. To ..,see if the Town will authorize the __ . T .teteea of the _Cary_ Memorial Library to proceed ;with the plana, cub .tted for the . remode] Ung and _improvement :...qr. the . Eaast.. Lexington, Branch ._L1brary.-..Buiding_ bp.,ob- -t1441" complete, plez $. end "ec f .ca_t on1 .and contracting rar the construe;tIon thereof as recommended by aaid. Tr stege _,and..tu _provide- _ror the_. payment therefor by the i,eau.:e, Of. _bonds. or .noted of the Town, by direct appropria- tion, by transfer from available: funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 68. To see.if the Town will accept s gift from the Lexington Minute Men Inc. of a bronze and atone memorial tablet commenorating the original Minute Men whose names shall appear thereon; said tablet to be erected on the Buckman Tavern grounds at a point approx- imately opposite the boulder on the. Lexington Preen marking the line .of the Minp�te Ten,, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at the request of ten registered voters) Article 69. .To see if the Town will1 vote to have the Moderator appoint a committee of not less than 15 mem. bere to. .investigate and bring in recommendations for a War Memorial, the aforesaid committee to include 3 repro. se3n. tativea each. from the following .organizations. . Vet- erane of. Foreign War . of the U. S., Peat 3007, Stanley Hill Post, American. Legion, Wo.. 8,..and War Parents of America, Inc., Chapter. No. 1, and the remainder to be appointed. at large; the, above committee to present its report. on..or before. the._,.next Manual_ Town Meeting. (Inserted...at,.the,,request of ten registered voters) Article 74. TO see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate.0 sum or money.. for photographic work and detail plan. Hing of. a Pictor$.al.Town Report, or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. Article 71. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the elimination of dead ends, in the water system, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 72, To see if the Town will vote to accept General Laws of Mesaaehusetta, Chapter 40, Section 9. (Inserted at the_ request of ten registered voters) 20 Article 73. Po see if the Town will appropriate the sum of1-2.,4O0.O0 to be expanded under the direction of the Hoard of Selectmen for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for Lexington Post No. 3007 Veterans or Foreign Wars of the United States in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 9t of the Genere1 Laws of Massachu- setta, said sum to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act In any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at the request of ten registered voters) Article 74. TO see if the Town will vote to author. Ise the Selectmen to sell and convey to the Pollen Church Society a twenty -foot strip of land on the Adrme :school property adjacent to the church property, extending be- tween the school drive and Barnes Place, for the purpose of providing sufficient land for erecting a pariah house. (Inserted at the request of ten registered voters) Article 75. To see if the Town will authorise the transfer of the bequest of the late Frnnklln F. Emend held by the Trustees of Public Trusts to the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this Warrant aeven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the Sy -law of the Town. Hereof fall not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Tswn Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting, Given under our hands at Lexington, this eleventh day of February, A.D., 1946. RROL H. LOC! E GEORGE C. SH: I DON WILLIAM G. POTTER GEORGE W. ,'ARA"C A. EDWARD ROWS E Selectmen of Lexington John C. Russell, Constable of Lexington. CON STASLt'S RETURN To the Town Clerk February 23, 1946 I have notified the Inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and seven other public places In the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the sane to every registered voter in the Town, ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: John C. Russell Constable of Lexington A true copy, Attest: 21 ANNUAL TON MEETING March 4, 1946 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the 'down of Lexington met in their respective voting places In said Town on Monday, march the fourth In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-s1x at seven -thirty o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. The following election officers having been duly ar paintod by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts wore assigned for duty as follows: PRECINCT ONR Charles J. Dailey Pauline E. Bartlett George E. Foster Mary E. Stankard Mary A. Rowland Helga P. Carlson Mary E. Tracey Annie H. McDonnell George F. Stygles Ilda J. Feld E. Claudine Foster L. Hllaworth Pierce PRECINCT TWO Victor f. Harmon Arthur E. Locke Randall W. Richards Gertrude H. Mara (Deputy) Arthur L. Hanson Elisabeth R. Nourae Edward MoGrory Mary G ■ Oliver Madeline V. Peterson Barbara M. O'Connor Helen A. McCaffrey PR 9CINCT Sidney U. Robbins t a l ph H. Marshall John F. McKearney Jr. Donald V. Manley (Deputy Emma Zits* Florence M. Brune Ella G. Callahan Gladys T. Watson Timothy J. Quinlan Charles F. Vaughn Rosalie MacDonald Edna D. Anderson Warden Inspector Inspector Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Warden Inspector Inspector Clerk Te l ler Teller 'Filler Teller Teller Teller Teller THREE Warden Inspector Inspector Clerk Teller - Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller PRRCI 'CT POUR Lester L. Andrews Irene E. Robinson(Deputy) die 1en M. Kirk !cry J. Perry Helena T. Maguire Ca tberyne M. Ferry Florence P. Tobin Caroline P. Deloury Constance R. Wilbur Robert R. Ryan Agnes G. Hall Rose A. O'bowd Warden Inspector Inspector Clerk Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct Greven-thirty o'clock A. M. and remained open until o'clock P. M., after whish time, after due notice, were cloned. at eight they The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct One Precinct Two Precinct Three Precinct Four 22 1715 One Thousand seven hundred fifteen 1398 One Thousand three hundred ninety-eight 1518 Ono Thousand five hundred eighteen 1674 One thousand six hundred seventy-four Total 6,305 Six Thouannd three hundred five The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots* and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Reeietrare of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result s8 follows: Precinct One 559 Five hundred fifty-nine Precinct Two 640 Six hundred forty Precinct Three 672 Six hundred seventy -too Precinct Four 667 Six hundred sixty-seven Total 2538 Two Thousand five hundred thirty-eight TOWN CLERK Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total James J. Carroll 517 593 614 620 2344 Blanks 42 47 58 47 194 To t a l 559 640 672 667 2538 James J. Carroll was elected as Town Clerk for one year. William A, 3arnea 74 William C. Paxton 271 George C. Sheldon 207 Blanks 7, S _aLECTMA? 41 21 391 404 199 240 9 7 66 390 204 7 202 1456 850 30 23 Total Selectman 559 640 672 667 2538 William 0...Paxton Jr. was .elected as Selectman for three . ye9ra.. . James J. ,Carroll Blanks �. Total James. J. Carroll William S. Blanks Total William S. one year. T0WT TREASURER 516 . 595 615 43 45 57 623 2349 44 189 559 •- 640 672 667 2538 was elected as Town Treasurer for one year. COLLECTOR OF TAXES Seaman 507 595 628 623 52 45 44 44 559 640 672 667 Scamman was elected as Collector of 0 M. T! BY COMMISSIONLR John E. Gilcreast 460 555 James 3. Carroll (3 0 Blanks 99 85 Total 559 .640 John E. ailereast Mas eleeted as for three years. George H. Anker 230 Adolph W. 3amborski297 Blanks 32 Total. 559 .Adolph W. Samborsk1 was .,for three years. Robert Blanks Robert 2353 185 2536 Taxes for 586 563 2184 0 1_ 1. 86 83 353 672 667„ 2538 Cemetery Commissioner SCHOOL COMMITTEE 159 182 238 809 449 454 388 1588 X32 36 41 141 640 672 667 2538 elected to the School Committee MODERATOR I. Holt 445 537 574 114 103 98 Total 559 640 672 H. Holt was elected as Moderator Donald Nickerson Edwin 8. Worthen Blanks Total PLANNING BOARD 424 509 528 448 551 585 246 220 231 1118 1280 1344 566 2122 101 416 667 2538 for one year. DDonald E. Nickerson and Edwin B. Worthen, to the Planning Board for three yearn. 530 1991 559 2143 24,5 942 1334 5076 Jr. mere elected TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Howard 5. O. Nichols 441 530 585 566 2122 Blanks 1.18 110 87. 101 416 Total 559 640 672 667 2538 24 Howard S. 0. Nichola was elected as a Trustee of Public Trusts for aix.yeara. CONSTABLES _ ,Edward. C.. Maguire .469. .',555 583 580.. 2198 Jahn..G. _..Auae0.1.1..... _ _488 ,_ . ....-J5$...,_.:_f0.50..... 565...... 2197 &l,nka1... 1,.�,._..,.,...., ... ;1• Total-.. 1118 1280 • 1344 • 1334 . 5076 Edward C. •Maguire and John C. Russell were elected as Constables for one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years PRECINCT ONE *Gilbert A. Arnold 410 . , .*Henry _ break , 392 *John Milton ._grown 393 *Jame. B. __8uahard............- .. 380 *Gaetano Buttsro 388 *Ernest Cutter _..... 421 *John. FoAle........w.._...... .. 389 *Malcolm. R. Fuller 404 *Frederik[ M. _ Clay..._ ... 391 *Linooln. C. Gruah 395 *Howard F. Ramocher........ 363 *Lloyd .. P., Harding, . 393 *Arno ld ,. $:. Howard _ _,.. 391 "George . Hynes 417 *James Paul McCarthy 404 ._. .*gene L'.. Morgan..... .u._ _ 396 eRinile :4s. Yadeb?_oneo ' —..... r............ 418 ....�..., .. B1Aka ,..,ro. _.., � a,� ... a... w . 2758 PRECINCT TwO :011;504 C. Ashley . _ 452 *Charles S. Beaudry 395 *Newton E. . Bennett 359 Charles H. -Bergin 223 *Walter G. Black 424 Thoma. Brown 225 *William E. Chamberlain 426 *Wi111am H..Driwooll 434 *Fester F. S1114 .496 *Williem--Wsllece . Ferguson ..4.38 Howard. Wt F0_19/ 314 *John. M. 4ilcreaet-. 439 *William_ M .Rall 356 *James. A. Harding,- dr. 398 F. 3t erg ley Love . 281 *Marjorie Pierce 399 Charlee,_H. Prentice. 231 *Henry. W... Raberteon- 463 *Richard -_.E. Rowse 401 *Adolph W. Bamborakl Matthew Stevenson *Edwin 3. Worthen, Jr. Blanks Town Meeting 25 437 367 499 2592 Members elected for the term of three years TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For One Year PRECINCT ONE *Frederick T. bates *Jon McLachlan *Robeet T: Person Blanks PRECINCT TWO *George W. Proctor Blanks 416 424 410 427 518 122 * Town Meeting Members elected for term of one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Two Years PRECINCT ONE *Wi1lias€ W. MacLean Blanks PRECINCT TWO *Leon W. Bateman Blanks * Town Meeting 416 143 509 131 Members elected for term of two years. TOWS MEETING N0 MEMBERS For Three Years PRECINCT THREE *Alava O. Adams *Albert H. Burnham *Ronald D. Brown Herbert M. Colline Raymond W. James *James H. Lewis *Richard W.' Maynard *Robert D. Mayo *Charles A. McCormack *Neil McIntosh *Ruth Morey *Clayton M. Morse Robert A. Porter John P. Rich *Robert L. Ryder *George 3. Sar, ant *Clarence Shannon *'william H. Shurtleff *James W. Smith, Jr. *Carl W. Terhune *Ralph R. Tucker 504 492 463 293 297 439 470 399 389 409 376 463 298 330 338 451 436 424 403 475 469 26 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS For Three Years Precinct Four *Carl E. Bryant 402 Edward F. Chapin 277 *Adrian W. Cleveland 298 Owen F. Connolly 288 *Francis W. Copp 356 *Francis B. Culbertson 395 *Howard E. Custance 470 *George M. Fuller 428 *Archibald R. Giroux 479 *Paul Henson 403 *Elmer C. Houdlette 373 *Roy Johnsen 377 *George A. *anion 308 *Thomas H. Moon 416 *Donald E. Nickerson 391 Arvin 1. Philippart, Jr. 215 John H. Porter 274 Harold E. Roeder 248 Gordon Elliott Slater 266 *€ia i 1 W. Smith 388 *Ingeborg R. Swenson 292 Carl G. Vienot 281 *Frederick D. Wells 351 *Raymond L. White 400 * Town Meeting Members elected for the term of three years. TOWN YET,Tl?'IG MEMBER For Two Years PRECINCT THREE *Merlin J. Ladd 474 Blanks 198 * Town Meeting Member elected for the term of two years. A true record. Attest: James J. Carroll, Torn Clerk March 25, 1946 Special Election of Town Meeting Members, Precinct Four, to fill the vacancy of a term of one year caused by the resignation of Earl S. Archibald. There were twenty-seven (2?) Town Meeting Members present. The meeting was called to order by Town Clerk, James J. ©arroll. 27 Nominations were made from the floor to fill the vacancy, the :same of Rupert H. Stevens being presented and seconded. Also the nomination was mode for Carl G. Vienot, duly seconded. Motion from the floor, duly eeconded that the nominations be closed. George M. Fuller, John P. Whalen and Thomas A. Napoli nerved as tellers. Ballots were distributed, marked and collected with the fallowing results: Rupert R. Stevens 18 Carl G. !isnot 9 Total 27 The reaulte being announced that Rupert H. Stevens had been duly elected as a Town Meeting Member, Precinct Four, term of one year ending March, 1947. name* J_ 9 rro11 Town Clerk Lexington Masa. March 25, 1946 I, Rupert H. Stevens, do hereby accept ray election as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Four for * term of one year ending March, 1947. Rupert H. Stevens 28 TOWN L .E 'I!C March 25, 1946 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt, at 8:08 P.M. There were 193 Town Meeting eembera present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, reed the Warrant for the meeting until further reading was waived upon the motion of Selectmen, William C. Paxton, Jr., which was duly seconded. Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant. Under Article 2 Lewis L. Hoyt, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the report of the Appropriation Committee which was moved be accepted and placed on file. 8:10 P.M. Roland B.Greoley, Chairman of Committee to Study the Need of Future School Sites, preaented his report stating would read only the last paragraph of the report for the reason that the committee did not feel as the report wee completed, the committee has completed most of the background work on which selection of the elementary school sites will be based. Accordingly we submit this report as the Report of Progress, and recommend that the committee be continued for another year, or that a substitute committee be a iointed. 8:11 P.M. Motion made by Tracy W. Panes, seconded, that the report be accepted and the committee be continued. Carried Unanimously 8:12 F.M. Report of the Committee to Advise the Town with Respect to the Desirability of Public Kindergartens presented, w:lch was voted to be accepted and the committee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:33 P.M. Report of Committee on Cary Lectures voted to be accepted and committee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:13 P.M. Selectman, A. Ed7ard Rowse, Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Elisa Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary for the current year, duly seconded. Carried Unanimously 8:14 P.M. 29 George A. Mullion presents: VOTED: That it be the sense of this meeting that at the proper time and place, the Selectmen enter a pretest in behalf of the Town against a dog race track that is contemplated being promoted is the Town of Burlington, Masaaohuaetts, duly seconded. Carried Unanimously 8i16 P.M. Unless otherwise noted, all articles were prevented by Selectman, A. Edward Howse. Article 3. VOTED: That the Hawn Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorised to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning Jenuary 1, 1947, and to issue a note or notes therefor, pay. able within one year and to renew any note or notes that may be given for a Period of leas than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Carried Unanimously 8118 P.M. Article 4. VOTtD: That the following amounts be appro. printed for the current year and be assessed except where a transfer is indicated: Appropriation Committee Personal Services $500,00 Expenses 650.00 Carried Tnanimouely 8.19 P.M. Selectmen's Department Personal Services 4,640.57 Expenses 2,513.22 Carried Unanimously 8:20 P.M. Accounting Department Personal Services 6,293.81 Expenses 435.00 Carried Unanimoualy 8:20 P.M• Treasurer's Department Personal Services 2,425.35 (Of which $1,342.84 is for .aclry of the Torn Treas.) Expenses 440.00 Carried Unanimously 8:21 P.M,. Collector's Department Personal Services 6,360,95 30 Article 4i* Collector's Department ,(cont.) (Df which $3,450.00 is for salary of the Tax Collector) Expenses 1,580.00 Carried Unontmously 8121 P* V. Asaassora' Department Personal Services 7,460.96 Expenses 620.00 Carried Unanimously 8:21 P.N. LOW Department Personal Services & Special Fees 1,500.00 Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:22 P.M. Town Clerk's Department Personal Services 3,567.47 (Of which $2,057.16 is for salary of the warn Clerk) Expenses 160.50 Carried Unanimously 8:22 P.M. Elections Department - Jurisdiction Selectmen Expenses 1,730.00 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.M. Elections Department -Jurisdiction Town Clerk Expenses 182.56 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.M. Registrations Department Personal Services 600.00 Expenses 381.00 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P. V. Punic Works - Superintendent's Office Personal Services 9,519.83 Expenses 425.00 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.M. Town Offices & 29,12 Memorial Building Personal Services 4,830.68 Rxpense s 7,700.00 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.M. 31 Article 4. Engineering Department Personal Services 11,,879.73 Zpenaes 875.00 Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.T. Board at Appeals Expenses 200,00 Carried Unanimously 8:24 P.M. Planning Hoard Expenses 250.00 Carried Unanimvuely 8:24 P.M, Police Department Personal Services 44,637.50 Expenses 4,446.25 Carried Unanimously 8:24 P.M. Fire Department Personal Service's 49,163.50 Expenses 8,070.00 Carried Unanimously 8:24 P.M. Blinding Department Personal Services 1,400.00 Expenses 405.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. Wire Department Personal Services 600i00 Expenses 109.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P. M. Weights & Measure's Department Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 245.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. Insect Suppression Personal Services 445:00 Wages & Expenses 3,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. Shade Trees ........... Wages & Expenses 1,904.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. 32 Article 4. Forest Fires Personal Services 50.00 Wages & Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. j Officer Personal Services 100.00 Expenses 75.00 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P.M. Health Department Personal Services 500.00 Expenses 60000.00 Printing Rules & Regulations '125.00 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P.M. Milk Inspection Personal Services 440.00 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P.M. Clinic Expenses 450.00 Carried Unanimously 8:26 P.M. Dental Clinic Personal Services 1,640.00 Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimously 8:27 P.M. Posture Clinic Expenses 625.00 Carried Unanimously 8:27 P.M. Vital Statistics Expenses 25.00 Carried Unanimously 8:27 P.'. Animal Inspection Personal Services 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:28 P.J. Slag pterin Inspection Personal Services: 800.00 Carried Unanimously 8:28 P.M. 33 Article 4. P1utbingartment Personal Servidea 1,050.00 Expenses 305.00 Carried Unanhiouiiy 8:28 P.a. Sewer Maintenance Personal Services 128.33 Wages & Expenses 4,830.00 Carried Unanimously 8:28 P.M . Selectman, A. Edward Rowse, moves to ley Article 4 on the table and take up Article 30, duly seconded. Carried Unanimously 8:29 P.M. Article 30. VOTED: That the sum of $185,000.00 be appropriated for the construction of san- itary sewers in that part of north Lyex- ington as shown on a set of plans in the office of the Ton Engineer; $15,000.00 1s to be transferred from the Sale of Real Satate Fund and the balance of 11?0,- 000.00 is to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Torn; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Sel.. ectmen, be and hereby is authorised to borrow the sum of $170,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding ten years. Carried Unanimously 8:52 P.M. Article 4, (Continued) Sewer Services Wee s & Expenses 12,000.00 (Ta be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account) Carried Unanimously 8:54 P.M. Drainage Construction Sundry Streets 2,550.00 Carried Unanimously 8:54 P.M. GArbage Collection Expenses 8,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:54 P.M. Care of Dumps & Removal of Ashes Wages k Expanses 3,$7.3.27 Carried Unanimously 8:54 P.M. 34 Article 4. Public ?orks Wage s& Nxpensee . 11,759.83 Carried Unanimously 8,55 P.M. many Maintenance Personal Services 128.34 Wages & Expenses 38,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Highway apartment. P v d 2achinery, Expenses 8,300.00 Carried Unanimously 8;55 P.A. Stow Removal Wages & 7x pence s 20, 007. 00 Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. Tragi Regulation & Control Vsgea & Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. 3treet Expenses 25s 850.00 Carried Unanimously 6:56 P.M. Street .Signs Expenses 800.00 Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. Public Wei Department Personal Services 1,319.41 Administration items 120.00 Aid & Sxpenaea 20,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8157 P.M. Apmalal Children Aid Personal Services 259.71 Adminietration Items 60.00 Aid 't Rxpenaes 8,100.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. 41d A„e Assistance Personal Services 3,188.08 Administration Items 390.00 Aid & Expenses 49,925.00 Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. Article 4. Soldiers' Relief S eraonal 3ervioes Administration Items Aid & iOrpenses Carried Unanimoue lir 8:58 State Aid Cash ❑rants Carried Unanimously 8:58 ?i11tarl Aid Cash Grants Carried Unanimmoualy 8:58 Soldiers' Burials Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:59 School Maintenance Presented'by H. Vebster Personal services Expenses Vocational Education: Tuition Carried unaritaosaly 8:59 Americanization Classes Carried Unanimously 9:00 P.. 35 329.85 30.00 5,000.00 150.00 1, 500.00 200.00 Thomas 258,741.98 65,594.00 1,584.00 P.M. P.4, 203.00 Selectman, A. E=dward Roes©, moves to lay Article ori the table and take up Article 67, which was duly seconded end carried 9:01. =.1g. Article 67 presented by H. Webster Thomas as follows: 4 VOMD: To authorize the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to proceed with the plans submitted for the remodelling and improvement of the Sas t Lexington Branch Library Building by obtaining complete plane and specifications and letting contract for the construction thereof as recommended by said Trustees and to provide for said purpose the sum or $10,000.00 to be raised by direct appropriation. Carried Unanimously 9:05 P.4. Chairman, Lewis L. ILoyt, of the Appropriation Committee states Appropriation Committee is not in Favor. et" Article 4. Continued. Cary Memorial Libra and grenah isresentay. Webster omas VOTE1: That the sum of $16,555.63 be appropriated and assessed for the support of Cary Memorial Library and Branch for the current year, as follows: Personal ;ervi cep Expenses 36 14,3,05.73 4,170.10 which excludes the amount of $1,879.90 received from the County for dog licenses. Carried unanimously 9:06 P.':1. Warks :'e Play rounde Personal services 5,354463 Wages & '4xpensos 12,025.00 (Of which $230.00 is to be transferred from the Tower Park fund) Amendment offered by ?gyred U. Gay V0TD: The following amendment to the Par: Playground appropriation, that the total amp _.nt be changed to $15,195.00, the increase of e3,400.00 be used to recondition, resurface and fence in two tennis courts at the Center Playground. Ghr trman, Lewis L. Hoyt, of the Appropriation Committee, stated the uaual method for increases In the Park Department were included In the superintendent of Parks' Budget. George V. gorse read recommendations why amendment should carry. (9:14) Question of the amendment to the main motion wee voted upon with the following results: In Favor Opposed 20 Lester P, Ellis 18 61 Winthrop -:. Bowker 39 26 Alden L. Ripley 4 61 Results being, the amendment to the main motion carried 9:17 P.M. Yain motion voted upon ea follows: Pam & Playgrounds Personal services 5,354.63 Fazes ! axpenses 15,195.00 Carried Unanimously 9:16 P*iris Arai ole ,.4., 37 Board of Retirement Expenses 150.00 Carried Unanimously 9:19 P.M. Contributory Retirement System Pension Accumulation Fund 14,3&2.00 Interest Pefieienvy_.on Funds 2,426.,42 Carried Unanimously 9119 P.I. Patriots t i3a� Expenses 300.00 Carried Unanimously 9:19 P.M. Nem...+,..o. ia1 Day Expenses 250.00 Carried Unanimously 9:19 P.M. Insurance Premiums 8,598.10 Carried Unanimously 9:20 P.I. Printing Town Report Expenses 1,100.00 Carried Unanimously 9:20 P.M. Ambulance Maintenance Expenses 150.00 Carried Unanimously 9:20 P.M. Administration of Trust Funde Expenses 100.00 Carried Unanimously 9:20 P.M. Unclassified Expenses 250.00 Carried,Unanimoualy 9:20 P.I. water Maintenance Personal Services 1,291.17 Wages & Expenses 100920.00 Carried Unanimously 9:20 P.M. Water Services Wages & Expenses 4,500.00 Carried Unanimously 9:21 P.M. 38 Article 4. "rater Constre cti on iundry Streets (To be transferred fremthe water Department Available Surplus Account 10,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:21 P.r. Cemeterl Maintenance — Munroe ?er. sonai Services 300.00 Sages 2xpenses 4,146.52 Carried Unanimously 9.21 P.M, (ermtere Me intenance Westvlan Personal Services 600.00 :=eFes & -R.xnansee 7,448.52 (Of whleh :3,500. is to be transferred from the Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots fund) Carried Unanimously 9:22 P.M. Interest on Debt Interest 3,502,50 Carried Unanimously 9:22 P.M. AND FUTTM VOTET): That the following amounts be appropriated: eturine, Debt 41,000.00 Of which 2,000.00 is to be transferred from the Serer Assessment Fund; $2,000■00 3e to be tranef'erred from the Water Aesesement Fund; 120,0O0.00 is to be transferred from. the Water Department Available Surplus Rand, and 117,000.00 is to be transferred from the F. xcese and Deficiency Account. Carried rrnanimously 9:23 P.M. Article 5. V0 D: That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 9:23 11.. Article 6. VOTED: That the Assessors be authorized to use the following money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1946 tax rate: From the Excess & Deficiency Account 40,000.00 Article, 7. VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated and esaedaed for the unpaid bills (for the years 1944 and 1345) of the following accounts: 39 Article 7. (continued) 3oard of eppeale Adams Press 4.00 Law Department S. R. Wr1 Yhtington 243.35 Traffic eeeulation Control 8&M R. R. 91.92 Carried Unanimously 9:24 P.M. Article 8. VO21?O: That the coni of $15,000.00 be appropriated for the Reserve find, of which eo,0i6.31 is to he transferred from the Overlay Reserve ?undo and the balance of ,9,963.69 is to be raised by diredt appro- priation. Carried rinanimously 9:25 P.M. Article 9. SFO? U: That the "card of eeleetmen be authorized to netltion the Director of Aecoenta of the "tate for en audit for the year 1946. Carried '+nani Drily 9:25 P.Y. Artield 10. f0T D: That the eelectt en be authorized to install eater mains not less than 611 nor more than 15" in diameter in such accepted or eneceepted etreeta as may be applied for during the year 1946, subject to the an n. essment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor. Carr' ed Unanimously 9:25 P.M. Article z 1. VOT3D: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer rains In such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1946 in accordance with St, 1897, Chap. 504, as mended, or other- wise, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and to app- ropriate the sun of '"19, 517.24 for said installations, thle mount to be provided by tranater from the Sewer Conetructlon federal Aided Projects Account. Carried enanimously 9:27 P.M. Article 12. VOTED: That the sum of $1,611.36 be app- ropriated and asses. sed to pay contributions to the Contributory Retirement Systema on account of members thereof in the Military or Naval Cervices of which 1828.62 la for the State School Retirement System, and t782.74 is £'or the Lexington 9etirement System, in Article 12. (continued) accordance with Chapter 419 of the Acts of 1943. Carried Unanimoesly 9:28 P.M. Article 13, VOTED: That the sum. of $700,00 be approp- riated and assessed to defray the necessary expenses of a candidate from the Police Department while attending the National Pollee Academy conducted by the federal Bureau of Investigation at Washington, D.C. Carried Unanimously 9:29 P.S. Artiele 14. VOTED: That the ss:m. of $1,244.00 be approp- riated and assessed for the purchase of e neve cruising car for the Police Department. Carried Unanimously 9:29 P■M, Article 15. VOTED: That the following sums be approp- riated and asseesed for pensions for retired members of the Police Departtients, under Chapter 32 of the General Lags as amended: Police Pensions 1,500.00 Carried Unanimously 9:29 F.M. Article 16. VOTED: That the sum of 1500.00 be apprope riated and assessed for highway maintenance under authority of Chapter 90 of the General Lays; said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to he used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State, County or both, for this purpose. Carried Unanimously 9;30 P.?. Prttc1e0,7.- VOTED; That the sum of 45,000.00 be approp! riated for the construction of Grove Street; said sum or any portion thereof, to be ex- pended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both for that purpose; this money to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 9130 FeM. Article 18. VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct granolithlo or bituminous concrete sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one- half the cost, and for the purpose of said construction the sum of $1,500.00 be approp- riated and assessed. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P.M. 41 Article 19, V Yi i D: That this ; ticle be indefinitely Postponed. Carried '.;nartimously 9:31 P.b.. Article 20, Vi) TSD: That the sum of ';3,800.00 be epprop- riated for the purpose of purchasing a neer truck ehes pis, equipment and material 'for the body, for the Fire Department; this money to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Curried Unanimously 9:32 FYI. v 'a' D: That the muni of 420,000.00 be approp- riated as a supplementary construction appropriation to be used for the now naet Lexington ;i .M Station, of which amount 4.3,UO0.00 is for contingencies; this amount to he transferred from the ? ;:roes a end ieficioncy Acrount. Carried 7 nanianouely 9:36 P.M. VoT':M: That the sum of $150000.00 be approp- riated to cover contingencies and/or expenses incl1entel to the ampletlon of the new 'entrel =Fire Station such as gra: Inn„ fire alarm system., furniture, furniehinge, water syete7a, traffic lights, eta; this amount to be transfeetred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9137 P.M. V[7:: D: That t=:e stra of $3,000.00 be approp- riated to cover expenses incidental to the completion and operation of the East Lex. ington Fire Station, such ea grading, fire alarm system, furniture, furnishings, cater system, traffic lights, etc; this amount to be prav Tied by transfer from the farces end Deficiency Account: Carried Unanimously 9:40 P.'. Article 23. VOMD: That this Article be indefinitely postponed, Carried nanimously 9:40 P.Y. Article 24. VOTED: That the sum of $32,000.00 be approp. rioted for the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Werke; this amount to be provided by transferring the cum of 118,500,00 f eem the Road Machinery Fund and 413,500,00 from the ?excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 9:42 P.M. Article 22, Article 21. Article 42 25. MilT7): That the sums of $2,500.00 be approp.. rioted to cover the expense of grading the enclosed athletic field; this money to be transferred from the sxeees and Deficiency Account. Carried ;3nenimously 9:43 P.M. Article 26■ VOT:!;D: That the Seleebnen be authorised to obtain pians, specifications and estimates of cost for the conatruotior: of a new locker Building for the Center Playground end report not later than the next Town Meeting; end that the sum of 4'600.00 be appropriated therefor to be provided by transfer from the i xcess and Deficiency Account. Carried Oneani.moualy 9:43 P.V. VOTED: That the sum of :71,600.00 be apprope rioted for bleachers at the new ethle vic field at the Center Playground; this money to he transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:44 P.M. .Article 28e VeT i7: That this Article be indefinitely postponed/ Carried Unanimously 9;44 11043. Article 29. VOTED: That the sum of 3,000.00 be c pprope plated and sn4essed for the eradication of mosquitoes under Sectione 4A and 5 of Chap.. ter 252 of the General taws, Carried 7 nanimoualy 9:45 •.Y. Article 31, VCT:t: That the 'roan amend the General fly* -laws by adding to Article UVI the following: ",section 3. .o person shall place or cause to be placed any vehicle which shall inter- fere with the removing or plowing of snow, or the removing of ice, in any may of the :Down, and the Superintendent of Streets or other officer in charge of rays for the time being, for the purpose of removing or plowing anow, or removing ice, from any way, is hereby authorized and empowered to remove, or cause to be removed to some convenient place, including In such term a public carsza, any vehicle interfering with such work_, and the owner of s'i ch vehicle shall be liable for the coat of such removal, and the etorage charges, if any, resulting therefrom," Carried Unanimously 9:46 P.M. Article 27. 43 Article 32. VO : That the Town enlarge the scope of the leaad :. sac: leery liVnd by crediting to said fund an amoert based on hourly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on various projects parried on under the direction of paid Department, or other Departments of the 'town, the amount t of said charge not to exceed the amount el].owed by the State for the use of s i.mi. la r equipment. Carried 'fnani usly 9:46 P.M. Article 33* 'VOTn: That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with "r, L. Chapter 41, `ecr. 4A. Carried '_`nanimauslg 9:47 Per. Article 34 Prevented by Alfred P. Trvpeana Veeeei): That the Town accept a gift from the Lexinew n Lions Club of a score bo rd to be installed by the said Club at the new enclosed recreation field at a site acceptable and approved. by the Board of Selectmen or the Park D}enartment. Carried Unanimously 9:48 Pa. 35. VOTeD: That the selectmen be authorized to install street li:hte in the fo1lowine unaccepted streets: Leonard To id; Grapevine Avenue; Junction of Sum: :it .venue and Grandview Avenue. !erried ni mou s 1y 9:48 P.M. Article 36. VOTED: That the eelect''eta be authorized to • install street liehta in such unaccepted streets ea they may determine during the year 1946. Carried }nsnimousily 9:49 P.Y. Article 37. VOTED: That the selectmen be directed to review and revise if necessary',, in their discretion, the boundari.ee or the number of voting precincts in the Town in December, 1946. Carried ' nenimous]y 9:49 P.M. Article 3e. VOTED: That the Town accept a legacy of 41,343■3+ under the will of Charles Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes of Chanel at Westview Cemetery.' Ceeried Unanimously 9:50 P.M. Article 39. VOTED: Met the Board of Selectmen be au`hore iced to sell and. convey the Town ?arm, so called, ooinri.eing about 21.75 acres of land on hill and Cedar Streets, upon such terms and condition' as they may approve. Article 44 Article 39 (continued) Amendment presented by Walter G. Bleck as follows: "That the Selectmen be authorized to sell and convey the Town Perm land consisting of about 21.75 acres on Hill and Cedar Streets as house lots to Veterans of World War 11 only.* Amendment voted upon and declared lost 9.57 P.M. Motion by Archibald R. Giroux for an indefin-. Ite _postponement. Carried 9:59 P.M. Ernest Cutter mover Article 74 be taken up together with Article 40 if no objections from the Town Meeting Members. There were no objections. Article 40. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be auth- orized to sell and convey the Old Adams School lot on the southwesterly aide of Massachusetts Avenue, upon such terms and conditions as they may approve. Article 74_. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to sell and convey to the Pollen Church Society a twenty. -foot strip of land on the Adams School property adjacent to the church property, extending between the school drive and Barnes Place, for the purpose of providing sufficient, land for erecting a parish house, The following persented by Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr.: VOTED.: The Town authorize the Selectmen to sell and convey to the Pollen Church Society for one dollar and other considerations the ald.Adems School lot on the south westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue. Motion made for reconsideration to take up Articles 40 and 74 individually which was approved by the Town Meeting Members., 9:49 P.M. The substitute motion under Article 40 as presented by Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr..putto . vote and substitution carried 10:05 Article 40 as substituted: VOTED: The Town authorize the Selectmen to sell and convey to the Pollen Church Society for one dollar and other considerations the old Adams School lot on the south westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue. Carried Unanimously 10:06 P.N. 45 Article 41. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be auth- orised to arrange or oontract for an appraisal of all Tom buildings for the mimeses of fire insurance, and that the sum of $600.00 be appropriated and assessed for that purpose. Carried Unanimously 10.07 P.M. Under Article 2 Stephen F. Malin reads regarte of the Lexington Community Committee on Rehabilitation and Employmeent. Moved that reports be accepted and placed on file 10:16 P.M. Article 44. VOThD: That the scum of $200.00 be ea pprop . rioted and accessed to oover general expenses of the Lexington Community Committee of Veterans' Rehabilitation and Employment. Amendment presented by R. L. McQuillan that the sum to be appropriated be $1,000.00 instead of $200.00 Motion to mond the sum to $1,000.00 carried unanimously 10129 P.M. Article 44 as emended: VOTED: That the cum of t1,0O0.QO be approp- riated and assessed to cover general expenses of the Lexington Community Committee on Veterans' Rehabilitation and Employment. Carried Unanimously 10:30 P.M. Article 42. VOTED: That the Town accept the Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945 authorizing the estab- lishment and maintenance of a municipal department for furnishing information, advice,_ and assistance to veterans of World War 11 or other veterans: As presented declared lost by voice vote 10:42 P.M. Article 43. Moved for indefinite postponement carried unanimously 10:42 P.M. Motion made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned for one week until April. 1, 1946 at 8 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10:43 Pa. James J. Carroll Town Clerk 46 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD April 1, 1946 Meeting called. to.. order by the Moderator, Robert H. Holt at 841 P.M, There were 180 Town Meeting Members present. Selectman, Errol H. Locke moves to reopen Article i 7. Moderator states f ,no objection$, Article .'..would be reopened. No objections. Carred Unanimously 8:13 P.M. Article 7. AND FURTHER VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated and assee,sed for the addit Tonal unpaid bills.(for_the yeara 1944 and 1945) of the following aecounts: Public Welfare _ Department Howard W. Newell, i .D. 6.00 Conv. Home for Child. 75.00 Soldiers' Relief Howard W. Newell, M.D. 3.00 Fire Department A. G. Davis Ice Co, 37.16 Traff. Reg. & Control Boston & Maine R.R2 8.08 Carried Unanimously 8:14 P.M. Article 45. :selectman, Errol H. Locke, moves for Indef- inito Postponement. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P.M. Article 46. Selectman, Errol H. Locke, moves for Indef- inite Postponement. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P.M. Article 47. Selectman, Errol H. Locke, moves for Indef- inite Postponement,. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P.M. Selectman, Errol H. Locke, asks for permission to take.np.Articles 48, 49, 50 and 51 together. No object - i,0110 .. erpm Town Meeting Members. 8:16 P.M. Article, 48.,_ VQPED: That the Selectmen be authorized to acquire land for a public parking place by purchase for this purpose. Article 49. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to establish as a town way or accept the layout as a town way, a new street between Waltham Street 47 .Article 49. and Massey Street as laid out by the Sel- ectmen and shown on a certain plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, and the Selectmen are hereby authorised to acquire by purchase any land or easement necessary therefor. Axti ©le 50. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby ars authorized to acquire for a pub- lic par'kdng place, by purchase, land between Waltham and Mu$zey Street including a passageway therefrom to Massachusetts Avenue, in accordance with the report of the Committee on Parking Facilities. Article 51. VOTED: To establish as town footway or accept the layout as a town footway for the use of the public .of a passageway between Massachusetts Avenue and the proposed parking place between Waltham Street and Massey Street as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on a certain plan on file In the office of the Town Clerk, and the Selectman are hereby authorized to acquire by purchase any land or easement necessary for that purpose ■ AND 1~'3RTBER VOTED; ; That the surf of $56,000. be appropriated for the purposes outlined and enumerated in Articles 48, 49, 50, and 51, of shiab amount 86,000. are to be trans- ferred from the 1?xcese and Deficiency Account and 50,000. are to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town and that the Treasurer with the a aapporval of the Selectmen he and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of 5O,OOO. and to ieeue bonds or notes of the Town bo be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44 within a period not exceeding ten years, Motion by Ernest Cutter that the ;arta clew be indef- initely postponed Motion by Roland Greeley: That the existing comm. ittee be instructed to make further study. Roland Greeley's motion as a substitution to (%utterts motion voted upon as follows: In Favor Opposed 34 Winthrop f1, Bowker 4 68 Berlin J,, Ladd 28 23 Aiden L. Ripley 6 125 38 48 The substitution carried 8:53 P.M. Motion by Roland Greeley: That the existing comm- ittee be instructed to make further study. Csrri.od Unanimously 8:53 P.M. Selectman Locke moves he indefinitely postponed. Carried Selectman Locke moves irately postponed. Carried Selectman Locke moves Postponed. Carried that Articles 49, 50 end 51 Unanimously 8:54 P.'. that Articles 52 be indef- Unanimously 8:54 P.M. Article 53 be indefinitely tely Unanimously e:55 P.". H. Webster Thomas presents Articles 54, 55, 5E, 57 and 58. Article 54. VOM: THat the sum of $100.00 be appropri- ated and assessed to pay the necessary ex- penses of School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town 3s interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department. C a 3,ri ed Unanitou s ly 8:55 P■M. Article 55. VOTED: That the aum of $1,147.19 be approp.. riated to cover expenses of repairs caused by sprinkler darin;?e at the Munroe School, this money to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:55 ?at, Article 56. VOTED: That the sum of $1,200.00 be appropo. ,fated to pay for connecting the sprinkler systems in the different school buildings directly to the Lire alarm boxes, this money to be transferred from the %roses and !D'eficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:58 P.M. Article 57. VOTED: That the gum of $1,500.00 be spprop.• riated for installing emergency lighting systems In the different school buildings where required by law, Form B-1 in regal*. atione of the Department of Public Safety, this seam to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. 49 Article 58. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Select. men to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town from barren E. Russell for the price of $750.00 for the purpose of a school pl aeorouru1 a portion of land bele on ino to said qusael.l bounded as follows: Beginnime at a stake attho northerly corner of tho High School lot thence S 28g 40 ' E distnat 247.69 feat to a atone post, thence N 63° 23' 01" E distnat 259.19 feet to a stake, thence along the southwesterly line of the Boston & Meine R. R. right of way by a curve baring to the left of radius 2516.68 feet distant 267.69 feet to a stakes thence 3 654 zef 30" W distant 152.93 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.16 acres, n11 as shown on a plan entitley, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Vass. Jan. 18, 1946 Scale 1 3.n. = 40 ft. John T. Cosgrove, Town :snginoor", the sum of 750.00 to be provided from a transfer from the gxce e and '}efi ci ency Account. Carried ?-unanimously 9:02 P.Y. H. Webster Thomas presents Article fig. Article 59. VOTED: That the Town authorize the School Committee to establish and maintain State. aided vocational education in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74, General Laws, end Acts amendatory thereto, or dependent thereon, and further raise and anpropri8tc the emo tnt of $300.00 therefor. Carried Unenimoualy 9:05 P.k7. R. Webster Thomea proposed taking Articles 60 and 61 together, ;'here were no objections from the Town eeting k'e3bers. Roland Greeley moves to take up Article 2 at which time he read the report of the Committee to Study the Need of Future School Sites. 9:12 P.M. E. Webster Thomas read Article 61 as follows: Article 61. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town from the Lexington Estates Trust for the price of $5,637.50 as a site for shhoo1 purposes portions of land bounded as follows; Beginning at a point in the northwesterly line of Waltham Street said point being northeasterly and 52.50 feet from a stone bound marking the southwesterly terminus of a curve of 1196.35 feet radius, thence bearing to the left by a curve of 25.00 feet radius distant 45.59 feet to a 50 Article 61. (continued) point, thence N 460 06' w distant 99.00 feet to a point, thence 3 59° 57' 22" W distant 95.00 feat to a point thence N 52° les 30e ? distant 1036.09 feat to a point, thence N 440 29' 11" W dietsnt 396.75 feet to a point, thence N 46° 33' 53" E distant 561.40 feet to a point, thence S 400 05' 26" B distant 351.00 feet to a point, thence S 350 30' 12" E distant 448.37 feet to a point thence 5 450 29' 08" E distant t 605.80 feet to a point in the northwesterly line of Waltham Street, thence 3 550 17' 30" V distant 212.48 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 1196.33 feet radius distant 64.95 feet to the point of beginning, containing 15.57 acres, all as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land In Lexington, Mase. March 22, 1946 5ea1e 1 in. » 50 f b,John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", and for the said purpose the sum of t3,637.5O is to be provided by transfer from the ! xceee and Deficiency Account. Carried Jriu mous1y 9:22 Pa. H. Webster Thomas presents Article 60. Article 60. V0TM: That the "'own authorize the Selectmen to purchase of take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town .from the William 2. Ullikon :state for the price of 82,500.00 as a site fur school mrpoeee, land bounded as follows: Beginning at a point at the westerly corner of lard of Otis 2* t.nllikan et ale, thence V. 390 05' 43" E. Distant 125.31 feet to a point, thence N 39° 16' 32" E distant 215.95 feet to a point, thence N 40° 40' 32" E d3 atant 176.60 feet to :: point, thence N 73° 15' 04" E distant 105.89 feet to a point, thence N 48° 49' 18" W distant 590,70 fact to a point, thence S 46° 53' 02" t distant 574.99 feet to a point, thence 5 45° 29' 08" g distant 605.80 feet to the point of beginning, eantainIng 7.74 acres, all as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Masa. Mar: 22, 1946 Seale 1 in. a 50 ft. John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer", and for the said purpose the sum of e23500.00 is to be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:25 P.M. 51 fl. Webster Thomas presents Article 62. Article 62. VO T f3: That the Town determine that a new igh :3ehool should be located on the property of the Lexington 'gists tea Co. and property of the estate of 7illiam R. =u11lken, upon acquisition of title of the acid land by the Town and the approval of such location by the Board of Appeals under the zoning by-law, and that the Moderator appoint a committee of seven coneisting of three members of the "ehool Committee and four other citizens to obtain preliminary plans, estimated cast and incidental expenses for the construction of such high school and report not later than the next Annual Town k ee t i.ng; and for t ho expenses of such committee a sum of N0000.00 be appropriated bo be provided by transfer from the rxcesa and Deficiency Account. Carried rnanimoualy 9:30 F.M. Article 63. &Qlectman, %rroi li. Locke, moves for indef- inite postponement. Carried Unanimously 9:31 P.M. Mrs Thelma ?z,at :or presents Article 64. Article 64. VOT:fl: To soe if the Town will vote to increase the number of members of the School Committee from three to five in accordance with G.L. C np. 41,E F,ections 1 and 2, in the followin€' :canner; by eleotine two mem- bers to the School Committee for a term of three years nt the =mnua1 `meting in ?!arch, 1947and every third year thereafter, two members in Mureh 1948 end every third year thereafter, and one member in march 194: an.1 every third year thereafter. Amendment presented by Wilfred P. Tropeano as f ollowe: VG'SM: To increase the number of members of the School Committee from three to five in accordance with G.L. Chap. 41, nectionsl and 2 In the fol1c wine manner: At the annual election of 1947 two (2) members shall be elected for a period of three (3)years and every three (2) years thereafter, and one (1) member ahnl2 be elected for a period of two (2) gears.- At the annual elective of 1948 one (1) member shall be elected for a period of three (3) years and every three (3) years thereafter. At the annual election of 1949 two (2) members shall be elected for a period of three (3) years and every three (3) 52 Article ,44,E , (continued) years thereafter. All in accordance with General Laws Chapter 41, Sections 1 and 2." . ..Vote _take3n to substitute the amendment presented by Alfred P. Tropeano to the motion presented by Thelma Mather. Vote taken to adopt the amendment as presented by Alfred P. Tropeano. Carried Unanimously 9:53 P.M Vote taken on the main question of increasing the School Committee from three to five members as presented by Alfred P. Tro peano. Carried Unanimously 10:03 P.M. .ii. Webster Thomas presented Article 6$. Article 65. VOTED: To authorize the Trustees of this Gary Memorial Library to comply to plans and specifications for an enlarged and imiroved Cary Memorial Library Building, according to preliminary plana submitted and approved by the said Trustees, and to authorize the Selectmen to proceed with the erection of said, enlarged and improved Cary Memorial Library Building by letting contracts, and provide for the payment and to appropriate therefore the sum of $125,000.00 of which sum $5,002.00 shall be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account and 4120, 000.00 shall be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for a period or ten years and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be and he hereby is Authorized to borrow the sum of fa200000. and to issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding ten years, Slidea shown of the changes to be made, also ex- planatlons by Rev. Harold T. Handley. 10:24 P.M. Vote taken as follows: In Favor Opposed 31 Winthrop H. Hawker 5 78 Merlin 3. Ladd 11 23 Aiden L. Ripley 12 132 28 Carried 10:26 P.M. 53 Under Article 2 H. Webster Thomas premente the following: Article 2, t. VOTED: That the Moderator appoint a Committee of five to supervise on behalf of and under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, the construction of an enlarged and Improved Cary Memorial Library Building. Carried Unanimously 10:27 P.M. Selectman, Errol H. Locke, moven to take up Article 2 offering the following; That the Committee on Arboretum authorized October 14, 1930 be discharged. Carried Unanimously 10:28 P.M. Selectmen, Errol a. Locke, moves Article 66 be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 10:28 P.M. John R. Devine presents Article 68. Article 58.. VOTED: That the Torun accept from the Lexington Minute Men, Incorporated, a Mem- oriel to the Lexington Minute Man who res- ponded to the Alarm of April 19, 1775 as may be historically proven, and that the Memorial may be located on the grounds of the Buckman Tavern property approximately opposite the Boulder on the Oreen which marks the Line of the Minute Men, end that the Moderator is hereby authorized to appoint a representative committee of seven citizens of Lexington to determine the exact location and hietortcal appronriatenesa of the Memorial, said committee to include one Architect, one Historian, one Artist, the Park Commissioner and two executive officers of the Lexington Minute Men, Incorporated.. Carried Unanimously 10:30 P.M. Under Article 2 John P. Whalen presents the following: That a committee of 5 be appointed, to bring in a written report to the Board of Select- men, not later than the next annual Town Meeting, containing recommendations regard- ing the Town's recreational requirements. Carried Unanimously 10:31 P.M. R. L. McQuillan presents Article 69. Article 69. VOTED: That the Moderator appoint a comma•- ittee of not less than 15 members to in- vestigate and bring in recommendations for a War Memorial, the aforesaid committee to include 3 representatives each from the following organisations: Veterans of Foreign Ware of theU.S., Post 3007, Stanley 8111 Post, 5' Article 69 (continued) American Legion, No. 38, and War Parents of America, Inc., Chapter No. 1, Ameerioan Veterans of World War 2 .. No. 24, and the remainder to be appointed at large; the above egnmittee to present its report on or before the next Annual Town Meeting. Selectman, A. Edward Rowse, Moves that Article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimoualy 10:26 Pa. Under Article 2 Selectman, A. Edward Rowse presents the following: VOMD: That the Moderator appoint a committee of nine to study the matter of a :far Memorial including one each from Veterans of Foreign Ware, American Legion, War Parents of America, American Veterans World War II and report to the next Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 10:28 P.M. Selectman, Errol H. Locke presents Article 70. Article 70. VOTED: That the cine of $500.00 be approp- riated and aeee3sed for photographic work and detail planning of a Pictorial Town Report for the year 1946. Carried Unanimously 10150 P.. The following presented by Selectman, Errol H. Locke" Article 71. Article 72. Article 73. Indefinite 10:50 P.U. Indefinite 10:52 P.M. Indefinite 10:53 P.M. Postponement. Carried Unsnimouely Postponement. Carried Unanimously Postponement. Carried Unanimously Selectman, Errol H. Locke present' Article 74. Article 74. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorised to eell and convey to the Pollen Chure:h Society a twenty -toot strip of land on the Adams School property adjacent to the church property, extending between the school drive and Barnes Plane. Carried Unanimously 10:54 P.M. Selectman, Errol M. Locke presents Article 75 for indefinite postponement. Carried Unanimously 10:54 P.M. 55 Aa all articles of the Warrant were conpleted, 3t was moved and aeoonded that the meeting be dissolved. 10154 ,ev Clerk 56 :ION 7:ARhANT Commonwealth of 'as achueetts Middlesex, as. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Cantonmealth of Maseaahusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qa alified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in maid Lexington, on Xonday, the 7th day of October, 1946 at 8:00 o'clock '.M* then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of tNe Town and to ,appoint other Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropri- ate a sum of money for Old Age Assistance - Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1946s and to provide for eame by a transfer from the .sxcene and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to author - Ise the lelectrcen to purchase the so- called Leary property at 1519 i assachusetts Avenue, and to provide for the payment therefor by a transfer from the :,.:xcens and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner In relation thereto. Article 4. To wee If the Torn will vote to approp- riate money to pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various departments, and to provide for the payment or aams by a transfer from the hxceea and Deno. iency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Torn will vote to accept Section S5 -F of Chapter 32 of the Gen- eral Laws of Massachusetts relating to the retirement of eertain members of the Police and Fire Departments, and to provide for payment therefor by a tran- af'er from the G:xeess and Deficiency Ac- count, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 57 Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate an additional cum of money to defray the expense of obtaining prelim- inary plana and an estimate of the cost of construction of the proposed neva high school and to provide for payment therefor by a transfer from the Farcesa and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to provide salary ad just tents for employees of the School Department and to provide for same by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of funds from the School Department Expenses Account to the School Department Persona. Services Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to author- ize the Selectmen to sell and convey a 10' strip of land on Bedford Street, being a part of the Public Works pro- perty, running to a depth of approx- imately 168' upon much terms and con- ditions as they may approve, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to author- ize the Selectmen to purchase, or enter into agreement to purchase, a strip of land containing an area of 440 square feet beginning at a noint on Massach- uaetta Avenue at the .intersection of the Pollen Church property and the entrance to the Adams School, extending back a distance of 161.30 feet with a width of 51 feet at the farthest point, and to provide for payment of same by a trans- fer from the isxcess and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to provide a sal- ery adjustment of 12 % with a maximum not to exceed $25.Q0 per month, for the period from September 6, 1946 through December 31, 1946, for all regular full and part time salaried employees, ex - ....eluding Up School Department, and to 58 Article 11. (continued) Provide funds for adjustments of salaries to hourly employees in the Public Works and Cemetery Departments, by a trans-► far from the :xceas and Deficiency Ace. aunt, or act in any other manner in rel- ation thereto. Article 12. To nee if the Town will vote to reacind the vote on Article 65, passed at the Adjourned Toen Meeting held April 1, 1946. Article 13. To see if the Town will authorise the Moderator to appoint a committee of five to :proceed with the erection of an enlarged and improved Cary Memorial Library aullding according to plans aubmittod by the said Trustees and rec•- onnzended by them by completing said plans and specifications and letting contracts, and provide for the payment therefor by issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer f rom aysilhble funds, or act in any other manner In relation thereto. To eee if the Town will authorize the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to spend an adlitional sem of 5,000. for repairs and improvements to the East Lexine ton Branch Library and to provide for the payment of same by a transfer from the laxcese and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 14. Article 15. To eee if the Town will vote to author: ze the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Lib- rary to expend the eUm of itia,0006 for the installation of a new oil burner and circulatory eyetom at the East Lexington Branch Library and to provide for the payment of same by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the Toms will make an appro- priation for `.frown Expenses for the per- iod of October 7, 1946 to December 31, 1946 by a transfer f rom available funds or act In any other manner in relation thereto 59 Article 17. To see if tie Town will make an appro- priation for Water Services and Water Construction and to provide for payment of same by a transfer from available funds. or act In any other manner in relation thereto. Article 18. To see if the Town mill vote to authorise the Board of Selectmen to sub -divide that portion of the eo-called Poor Farm Tract. now owned by the ?Own of Lexington, fronting on Cedar Street and Hill Street, into lots of approximately 12,500 feet each In area and to sell same In their discretion to veterans of World war 11 who were residents of Lexington at the time of their induction into the armed cervico, at a price of $300.o4 per lot, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 19. To see if the Town will determine the lo. cation of a new Elementary School building to replace the present Hancock School, and will authorize the moderator to appoint a committee of seven to obtain prelim. Inary plans and estimates for t h- con. atruotion of such building and to report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting, and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds. or act in any other manner relating thereto, Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Men, to take whatever legal proceedings may be necessary in order to vest the Town with an absolute Pee in and to about three acres of land comprising the north oor. ner of the Aldrich property., sou.aalled, located In the southerly corner of the intersection of Park Drive and Lincoln Street, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided In the By -Maws of the Town. Hereof fail not. and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting„ Given under our hands at Lexington, this ninth day of September, A. D., 1946. A true copy, Attest: William G. Potter A. Edgard Rowse Errol B. Locke George W. Saran William C. Patton Selectmen of Lexington John C. Russell, Constable of Lexington. CONSTABLE'S RETURN September 30, 1946 To the Town Clerk: I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing 'Warrant in the Town Office Building and seven other public places in the Torn, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town 7 days before the time of said meeting. Attest: John C. Russell Constable of Lexington 60 61 SPECIAL TOWN MRRTI10 October 7, 1946 There were 156 Town eating Members present Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert R. Bolt at 8:05 P.M. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant utht31 upon motion duly seconded further reading was waived. The Constable's Return of the warrant was read by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. 8:06 P.M. All articles presented by Rrrol H. Locke, Selectman, unless otherwise noted. Article 1. a. J. Milton Brown presented Appropriation Committee Report which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimously 8:08 P..., Article 1. b. VOTED: That the report of the Board of Selectmen relative to an estimate of the coat for the construction of a new Locker Building for the Center Playground be held over until the next Annual 'own Meeting. Carried Unanimously 8:08 P.M. 2. VOTED: That the sum of !7, 500.00 be approp- riated for Old Age Assistance - Aid and Expen- ses, for the balance of the year 1946; this money to be provided by a transfer from the Rxo®es and Deftcencg Account. Carried Unanimously 8:09 P.M. Article 3. VOTED: That the selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorised to purchase for munioipal purposes the so-called Leary property at 1519 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, upon auoh terms and conditions as they may approve, and for that purpose the sum of415,000.00 is app- ropriated, to be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Article declared lost by voice vote 8:10 Article 4. VOTED: That the following amounts be trans- ferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account for unpaid bills of the following accounts: Unclassified Town of Burlington $21.56 Insurance: Poster & Lamont 17.59 ( These are 1945 bilis which were not presented for payment .until this year) Carried Unanimously 8:12 P.M. Article P.i. Article 8. Article 6. Article 7* Article 8. Article 9. Article 10 VOTED: That the Then accept Section 88.E of Chapter 32 of the General Lees of Massachusetts relating to the retirement of certain members of the Police and Fire Departments, and to provide for payment of same by transferring the sum of $250.00 from the Excess and Def- iciency Account,. Carried Unanimously 8:12 P.M. Presented by H. Webster Thomas. VOTED: That the sum of $8,000. be appropp rioted in addition to the amount previously appropriated to defray the expense of obtain. ing preliminary plans and an estimate of the coat of construction of the proposed neer high school„ which said sum shall be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:16 P.M. Presented by H. Webater Thomas. VOTED: That the sum of e9 * 400.00 be a ppro p- riated to provide salary adjustments for employees of the School Department, this amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:19 P.M. Moved for Indefinite Postponement. Carried Unanimously 8:20 P.M. VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to 8611 and convey a 101 atrtp of land on Bedford Street, being a part of the Public Works property, running to a depth of approximately 168' upon such terms and conditions as they may approve. Carried Unanimou s ly 8:21 P.M. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to purchase, or enter into an agreement to purchase, a strip of land containing sn area of 440 square feat beginning at a point on Eessachueetta Avenue at the inter- section of the Fallen Church property and the entrance to the Adams School, extending back s distance of 161.30 feet with a width of 5i feet at the farthest point, for the purpose of enlarging the entrance to the Adams School, and to provide for payment therefor by trans. ferring the sum of $172.00 from the Exce e s and Deficiency Account* Carried Unanimously 8:23 P.M. 62 6 Article 11. VOMD: To appropriate the sura of 7,315.69 to provide a aalary adjustment of 1 , with a maximum not to exceed $25.00 per month for the period from September 6, 1946 through December 31, 1946 for all regular full and part-time salaried employees, excluding the School Department, and to provide for the payment of same by a transfer from t he Excae's and Def- iciency Account; and to appropriate the sum of $790.00 to provide for the adjustment of salaries of the hourly employees in the Public Works and Cemetery Departments, and to provide for payment of same by a transfer from the Excess and )eticiend1 Account. Carried 'unanimously 8124 P.M. Article 12. Presented by H. Webster Thomas. VOTED: That the vote on Article 65, passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held on April 1, 1946, be rescinded. Carried Unanimously 8:25 P.M. Article 13. VOTED: TO authorize the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to complete plan and spec- ifications for an enlarged and improved Cary Memorial Library building according to pre- liminary plans submitted to bind approved by the said trustees and to authorize the Selectmen to proceed with the erection of said enlarged and improved Library Building substantially in accordance with said plans by letting con.. tracts and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $125,000.00 of which amount $19,000 shall be for improvements or alterations and 1.O6,000. for an addition increasing the floor apace of said building and to meet said appro. prlation, $25,000. 5.s hereby appropriated by a transfer from the Ecoesa and Deficiency Account, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow 100,000■ and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in not more than ten years in accordance with the provisions of General Lew, Chapter 44. Year No 9 Alden L. Ripley 25 10 George Ripley 65 5 George W. Butters 17 24 107 Leat 8:40 P.M. Article 13, 2nd Part. Presented by H. Webster Thomas. VOTED: TO authorise the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to complete plans and speer.. ifiaationa for an enlarged and improved Cary Memorial Library building according to plana submitted to and approved by the said Trustees, and to appropriate therefor the eine of t6,O00. end to provide for the payment of dame by a transfer of $6,000. from the Excess and Def- iciency Account. John 33. Devine moved for indefinite postponement: Carried Unanimously 8:45 P.M. Article 14. Presented by H. Webster Phomas. VOTED: That the trustees of the Cary Memorial Library be authorized to expend an additional sum of 45,000.00 for repairs and improvements to the Last Lexington Branch Library, and to provide for payment of same by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:46 P.M. Article 15. Moved by H. Webster Thomas for indefinite Postponement. Carried Unanimously 8;47 P.M. Article 16. VOTED: That the following amounts be approp- riated for Torn Lxpenees for the period of October 7, 1946 through December 31, 1946; said amounts to be provided by transfers from excess and Deficiency Account.. Insurance Premiums e3,0430, Care of Damps & Removal of Ashes wages & =„xpenses 400. Snow Removal wages & Expenses 4,300, Traffic Regulation & Control Wages & Expenses 400. Highway Department Road Me9hine y Expenses 1,500. Public Works Building Wages & Expenees 600, All the above carried Unanimously 8:50 P.M. 65 Article 17. VOTRi: That the sum of 15,300, be approp- riated for Wanes and Uxpenses under Water Services and that said amount be provided by a transfer from the Exoess end Deficiency Account; and that the further amount of 50,200■ be appropriated for Water Construction on Sundry Streets and to provide for such amount by a transfer of $18,753,43 from the Water Department Available=+uralus Account, end en additional transfer of 131,446.57 from the Sxcese and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:51 P.M. Article 18. Presented by Winfield S. Caouette. VOTSbr TO authorise the Board of Selectmen to 'subdivide that portion of the so -walled Poor Farm Tract now owned by the `Poen of Lexington, frosting on Cedar Street end Hill Street, into lots of approximately 12,500 feet each In area and to sell said lots in their discretion and upon such terse and conditions as they shall determine, to vet - arena of World War TI who were residents of Lexington at the time of their induction into the armed services, at a price of !303. per lot. Carried by Voice Vote 9:18 P.€ , Article 19 & 20. Sy Roland a, Greeley, who read a report of the Committee on School Sitee as follows: R.,.P0 iT 0? Tin COP4ITTT,E ON SCHOOL SITES ToWN MEETING; „;TING; OCTOBs=,`R 7, 1946 The Board of Selectmen have requested of this Committee that Articles 1t end 20 be indefinitely postponed, Before action is taken we wis to report to the Town Meeting why WI Articles were inserted. The Committee Is firmly convinced that the property described in Article 20, a portion of what is commonly known as the Aldrich property, is the outstanding site for a new elementary school to replace the }encock School, and to Rive more claeeroons to take care of the increase in elementary school enrollment, The need for a new school on a new site le obvious from the Nichols Report submitted prior to the last Tom Meeting. The Hancock School is overcrowded and In depl- orable condition, and its site is quite inadequate, Mr. Nichola recommends, end others who have studied the problem agree, that the Hancock School District be replaced by two new ones, with 'suss. Ave., Bedford Street and the Railroad as the dividing line. That would avoid 66 the danger of children orosaing the main street, and would ultimately divide that portion of the Town not served by other achaols into two wel1.•shaped dietricta, each within fair walking distance of a central point. The northeasterly. district centers about Grunt St., a strong half -Haile from the center, and this Committee expects to recom.nend a site in this area soon. The ioutheaaterly district, the one for which a new school is most urgently needed, centers about Hastings Road, or almost exactly on the site proposed.. The entire district hes been studied carefully by this Committee, and no other site qualifies from the standpoint of central location accessibility, tpopgraahy, and size. Within hall' a mile of this central point there is virtually nothing but dev- eloped house1ota, swam), steep hillside, and improved park area, except for this site itself. The site recommended has the advantages of being public property, and of being immediately adjacent to excellent recreation facilities. Any site not contiguous to Parker Field would require expensive playground impro- vements. The experience at Adams School has demonstrated how aeccessfuliy school and park recreation facilities can be operated conjunctively --with much advantage to both, A further advantage of locating the new school on the Aldrich property would be to increase use of a largo park area which has been in Town ownership for nearly eight years, and yet has had only slight improvement and occ- asional use as a picnic :round and ea individually oper- ated victory gardens. This uorjmittee cannot concede that the Town would lose valuable or essential recreational land inasmuch as: 1) clans prepared by nationally known recre. ation experts for development of the entire tract call for no use of the a rite selected except for incidental landscape treatment; 2) the Town arms nearly seventy acres of land in the Parker :field development, or enough acreage for three playgroudns plus three athletic fields of the sizes recommended by the National recreation Association. The eito wee donated to the Town to 1938 by J. willard Hayden, with the provision that "with the written consent of the donor. . . portions of said playground may be devoted to etructurea to be used by the youth of Lexington for educational purposes apart from strictly playground usage if such struotures and the necessary area bout them will not, in the opinion. • • of the donor. . . seriously endroach upon the area reasonably required for the realization of the purposes of this grant that it be devoted primarily to recreational playground activities". There is no record in the Town Meeting's vote of acceptance or else- where that we can discover, of why that clause was inserted in the deed. 5ut in they memory of some Town Officials and Town Meeting members, there was discuasion at that time 67 of the..paaability_ ot, .basting.. n,. school there, -nand the presumption l$ . gerteinly' v...ery- strong that.the .clause Ise.-.1Aeerted..eltYi-.:' hst --po sibii ty ,f.r . tnd. . Wha;ther- or not that be the -case,. Mr.. iieyden indicated to repreaentatives..of this Committee some time ago that hs .does- not intedn. to - permit any school building to be erected on this sits. Efforts .to show him that a school would increase recreational.use of the remainder.of the tract were countered by his explanation that locating a school there would not be In accord.with his plana:. Since the.only.way of .obtaining the site eeemed.to be through the taking ..of legal steps- to -remove the restriction, re..were .prepared. to recommend- to the • Town that snob. steps be, taken. However, we have . been assured by the. Bard. of.Selectmen and.the Town.. Counsel that.euch stepe.would not be .to, the best interests.. of . the Pelf% even though we, .. are . eure.. 3t .. l.e the..beet site for school purpoaae. We asn. not., agree with their point of . view,. but he- spec ,fi.c request of. the. Beard .0.Selectmen and Town. Cognae-11 we reluctantly move that ..action under Articles 2,9 and . 20 be . indefinitely. postponed. Respectfully submitted, Committee -of School Sites Moved by Roland J, Greeley Indefinite Postponement. _Carried Unanimouly 9t 23'..... Ali articlea..b,ei.ng df-apene d with, the meeting brae dissolved 9.:24 PAMe r 7 f Town Clerk b$ December 31, lis To The Honorable 3oerd of Selectmen Lexingtobi Maasachuntitts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Torn Clerk's Deportment for the year 1946, including ell licensee issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the Town: Male Dog Licensee Issued Female Dag Licenses Issued Spayed Dog Licenses Issued Kennel Licenses Issued F,annel Licenses Issued Transfer Licensee Issued Military Licenses Issued Teta]. Total '-member of Doge Licensed 621 C $ 2.00 01,242.00 119 gt 5.00 595.00 334 4 2.00 668.00 2 @ 10.00 20.00 2 421 25.00 50.00 1 .25 .25 16 Free 1,095 SPORTING LUC LASES Residents Citizen Fishing Issued Citizen Hunting Issued Citizen Sporting Issued Citizen Minor Fishing Citizen Minor Trapping Citizen Trapping lesued Duplicated Issued 234 4 Void 230 i 255 4 Void 251 e 183 C+ 75 G 7 la 31 5 @ Citizen Sporting & Trapp. 27 Vola 26 Free Citizen Military or Naval Service Sporting Issued 24 At Free Citizen Old Age Fishing 3 Fres 02, 575.25 2.00 • 460.00 2.00 502.00 3.25 594.75 1.25 93.75 2.25 15.75 5.25 162.75 .50 2.50 Von.Resident 3 Day Fishing License Citizen Fishing Citizen Military or Naval Service Sporting Issued Total 5 43 1.50 7.50 1 @ 5.25 5.25 3 C 2.00 6.00 01,©50.25 69 CTHRR LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 162 6 $2.00 $324.00. Mortgages Recorded 316.49 Mortgages Discharged 40.00 Pols Locations Certificates 10 C .75 7,.50 Certified Certificates 98.00 Miscellaneous 11.00 Gas Permits 48 @ .50 24.00 V820.99 SUMMARY Dog License's $2,575.25 Sporting Licenses 1,850.25 Marriage Licenses 524.00 Mortgages Recorded 315.49 Mortgages Discharged 40.00 Certified Certificates 98.00 ¥iscsllaneous 12.00 Pole Locations 7.50 Gas Permits 24.00 Total $5.246.49 aspect 17s tted Town Clerk BIRTHS BY MONTHS In 1946 Out Lexington Lexington Totals -=-Yo.Tot.. i . a g. F. IL F. Jan. 23 0 2 9 12 2 14 Feb. 12 0 0 6 6 6 6 kar. 18 0 0 8 10 8 10 Apr. 17 0 0 7 10 7 10 May 20 0 1 9 10 9 11 June 17 0 0 5 12 5 12 July 22 0 0 11 11 11 11 Aug. 21 0 1 11 9 11 10 Sept. 24 1 0 12 11 13 11 Oct. 19 0 0 10 9 10 ',S Nov, 24 1 0 15 8 16 Dec. 33 1 Q 11 31 240 3 4 114 119 117 123 The parentage or children was as follows: Both Parents born In United States 205 Both Parents born in Foreign Countries 5 One Parent born in United States 32 One Parent born in Foreign Country 32 Both Parents born in Lexington 4 One Parent born in Lexington 57 / / C,• Ton Clerk Total i Male 19 13 18 12 23 7 13 7 10 11 18 22 182 Female - 17 28 23 12 10 13 6 13 10 15 12 18 177 Realdents died in Leas Mile 3 0 a 5 2 0 1 0 3 1 7 5 30 Female 3 9 6 3 2 4 1 6 2 3 1 4 44 Non-reridents died in Lex Male 13 10 14 6 14 5 8 6 15 9 8 13 121 Female 11 16 14 7 6 8 3 5 8 8 8 11 105 Residents died out of town:. ]Male 3 3 1 1 7 2 4 1 1 1 3 4 31 _ Featsl:e:....,..,,. .3 3 3 2 2 1 2 2 0 4 3 3 28 Children. under .. er one year: Melo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .Female. 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Between one and ten years: Male _ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Female►- ... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .1 Between ten. and th ,rty years r .01411 - .- 0 ]. 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 5 Female,... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Between thirty and sixty: Male 8 4 5 1 5 0 5 0 B 1 7 6 48 .FAM 1e . . 2 3 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 2 1 2 24 Betiseen..v , .xty.. an1...ninety.e.... ....Xale 10 8 11 9 18 6 8 7 11 10 9 14 121 . ,'emels►- ... 15 25 19 10 8 10 5 8 8 12 10 16 146 aver. ninety years t Male 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 Female 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 COMPARATIVE DEATH RATE BY MONTHS (Still Births Excluded) Jin. all Max'.,. ;Am.. litz June- July _Aug. ,Sept.. Oct. Nov.Deck Total 72 MAR9IAGBS BY MOSS 1946 Ito.1ot• GJo..Groom'som_'s Bride's Groom's BrIde''S Groom's Bride's Jan. �" t -- V- "". .Q. "rd r~. ._d Feb. 14 12 24 2 4 aNardi 13 IS 11 Apr. 10 1 9 3 1 0 May 10 8 9 2 1 H,:: _;, -0 June 26 25 24 .2 2 ; : 0 0 Aug. 13 13 12 1 0 1 0 Sept. 26 24 23 3 1 5 ❑et. 21 17 18 4 3 0 Nov* 16 15 15 1 1 0 Dee* 6 4 1 1 , 0: 171 150 148 20 23 '.."" Number of Marriages Recorded 171 Residents 19.3 . , ,_ ;v Ron -residents 149 Solemnised in other places 63 Age of Oldest Groom 70 Age of Oldest Bride 65 Age of Youngest Groom 17 ::.:°,;_, .: Age of Youngest Bride 15 Town Clerk 0 00 0 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1946 73 To the Inhabitants of Lexington; The Board of Selectmen respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1946. The Annual Election was held March 4, 1946, and Mr. William C. Paxton was erected a maz berg of the Board of Selectman for a term of three years. The Board organiz- ed on .March 11, 1946, and Mr. William C. Potter was elected Chairman. Forty-six regular and seven special meetings were held during the year. Regular meetings of the Board are held on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and appointments to meet with the Board nay be made at the Selectman's Office. Reports of the activities of various Town Departments, which are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Select- men, may be found elsewhere in this Annual Report. VETERANS' HOUSING COMMITTEE At a Special Town Meeting held October 7, 1946 the Board of Selectmen were authorized to sub -divide that portion of the so-called Poor Farm Tract, .now owned by the Town of Lexington and fronting on Cedar and Hill Streets, into lots to be sold to Veterans of World War II. The Selectmen voted to appoint the following individuals to serve on a Committee to consider this all important subject and report back to the Sel otnen with their recommendations: Realtor W. S. Couette Lawyer Sohn H. Devine Amve is William Phillips Locality Sherman R. Hardy Engineer Elmer C. Houdlette Planning Board *Gordon D. Richards Banker Edwin. B. Worthen Builder Theodore A. Custanoe C. Harry Erickson *Resigned RECREATION COMMITTEE 74 At the Adjourned Town Meeting in March, the Moderator was authorized to appoint a Committee of five to bring in a written report to the Hoard of Selectmen, not later than the next Annual Town Meet. ing, containing recommendations regarding the Town's recreational requirements, Mr. Holt, the Moderator, appointed the following individuals to serve on this committee: John P. Whalen *Mrs. John T. Cosgrove Thomas Moone D. Sargent Goddard Bertram P. Gostin Mrs. Paul W. Mather (to replace Mrs. Cosgrove) *Resigned The Committee has met with the hoard of Selectmen and informal discussions have been held relating to the subject of recreation. A detailed report will be sub-. mated to the Board of Selectmen before January 1, 194.7. The members of this Committee have obviously devoted much tine to the subject and considered carefully the present and possible future recreation aotivitiea of the Town. We understand that it is the intention of the Committee to recommend, at the annual March Town Meet- ing, an extensive recreation program and also to request a substantial appropriation. ADVISORY BOARD On Tune 14, 1946 Chapter 599 of the Legislative Acts of 1946, having an emergency preamble, became effective immediately. In accordance with Section 10, Chapter 599 of the Acta of 1946, the Selectmen of every town are required to establish and maintain a department for the purpose of furnishing such information, advice and assistance to veterans as may be necessary to enable them to procure the benefits to which they are or may be entitled. Under Section 12, the Selectmen of every town are required to appoint an unpaid Advisory Board to render such assistance as the Director of v' terans' Services may request. The Advisory Board shad include a regis- tered physician, an industrialist, a businessman, other than an industrialist, a representative of organized labor, a representative of a veteran organization, a clergyman, a superintendent of schools, a teaoher or director of the vocational or trade department of a school system, a person experienced in guidance or counselling, and a member of the pub li o health department. The Selectmen have asked the following individuals to serve on the Advisory Board.: Registered physician Ar. Leonard V. Short Industrialist Herbert M. Collins Business man Representative of organized labor Representative of u veteran organization Clergyman Supt. of Sohool Teacher ex. director of vooational trade Guidance or counselling Member of Public Health Robert C. Merriam John 9achetti Robert Watt Harold T. Handley Thomas S. Grihdle Gordon M. Trim Mrs. Robert D. Mayo Mrs. George P. Morey Mr, Robert D. Mayo 75 Until the time that it became mandatory for the 3eleotmen to appoint an Advisory Board, the following persons served on the Lexin; ton Community Committee on Veterans' Rehabilitation and Employment: Mr. Stephen F. Hamblin Mr. Herbert 00111n3 Mr. Robert Mayo Mr. Robert Merriam Mr. Clyde A. Booker Mr. Franois L. Lombard Mr. Eugene L. Morgan Mrs. Lyon Carter Mrs, Randall B. Houghton Rev. Harold T. Handley Kira, Robert Mayo Dr. Everett L. Morrill This committee assisted veterans and members of their families in many ways. The Committee members have per- formed their work most efficiently end, as is so often the case of appointed, unpaid corittees, with very little recognition or appreoietion. The Selectmen are, and the citizens of Lexin ;ton should be, proud to have so many individuals willing to contribute so ,generously of their time, knowledge and experience to Town activities. TAX TITLE PROPERTY The tax title property, that ia, property on which the Town holds a lien for non-payment of taxes, continues to be cleared from our books. Twenty .seven (27) percale o f_ real estate were sold in 1946 and approximately $6,567.44 realized from: the sans. UNACCEPTED STR/TETS There are on file a considerable number of petitions for the aooeptance by the Town of various streets. Obviously it has not been possible to oonstruot streets during the war years because of the acute shortage of both labor and materials. However, a onsideration has been given to the subject, and it is the intention of 76 the Board to present as many as possible for acoeptanoe in March, 1947, and to let them out for construction by contract. The personnel in the Public Works Department is not large enough to copy with both ordinary maintenance work and the various new projects which it is anticipated will be presented for the oaming year. SE "R SYSTEMS Requeeta for sewer extensions have been received which will necessitate the oonstruotion of trunk lines_. in the North, and South branch of Vine Brook, and a new trunk line sewer starting at the ArlinGton Line to . service the Bow Street end Woburn Street areas. The North Branch would service Fair Oaks Section and Middle Street. The South Branch would sorvioe part of Marrett Road, F+rmorest Avenue; and part of the Fair Oaks Section. EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION The bids that were received fcr the construction of the proposed East Lexington Fire Station were so far in excess of the azcunt of money appropriated by Town Meeting, that they were all rejected by the Board of Selectmen. With the possibility of more materials being released, the Selectmen hope to be able to obtain bids within the appropriation and look forward to having this ;.uch needed fire station constructed ae soon as possible. To all committees and boards, appointed by the Selectmen we extend our most sincere thanks for the invaluable services they have rendered to the Town. These individuate spend much time and effort in familiar- izing themselves with the functions and aottvities of their particular projects and problems. Their suggest- ions, recommendations and constructive criticisms are deeply appreciated by the Board of Selectmen. The Selectmen also acknowledge the cooperation and assistance given by the employees of the town In the performance of their various duties during the year 1946. William G. Potter William C. Paxton George W. Saran° A. Edward Rowse Errol H. Locke Board of Selectmen 77 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1946 Name • Anderson, Robert A. Andrews, Daniel J. Avery, Lowell L. Ball, Alfred T. Barnes, William A. Barrett, Walter E. Barrows, Clifton F. Birch, Sydney Black, Harry C. Bodge, Fred W. Boyce, Arthur_ V. Bradford, Edward A. Briggs, Russell Britton, Frederick S. Bryant, Carl E. Bryant, Joseph A. Bullock, Christopher Burbidge, Harold W. Burleigh, Dean R. Bushard; James B. Butters, George W. Caldwell, Laurie S. Cameron, Donald B. Carey, Charles C. Carlson, Edward Chadwick, Arthur B. Chapin,'Stanloy E. Chapman, Everett T. Childs, Edmund S. Cobb; Stanley T. Cole, Grant B. Coleman, Harry H. Connell,'Jemes J. Copeland, Dwight L. Corrigan, James F. Cunningham, Thurman Custance, Roy Cutter, Ernest Davis, George M. Dearborn, Horace G. Dolan, Robert E. Doucette,'Stenley Dresselly, Andrew Drury, Herbert W. Duffy, J. Henry Dwyer, Charles L. Occupation Engineer Carpenter Insurance Printer Salesman Superintendent Tree Surgeon Manufacturer Accountant Clerk Inspector Artist Retired Advertising Banking Chem. Mgr. Painter M i l Jena n Machinist Electrician Manager Carpenter Insurance Vice President Elec. Engineer President Carpenter Clerk Meat Dealer Bank Clerk Gen. Manager Foreman Adv. Solicitor Engineer Funeral Dir. Engineer Florist work Accountant Clerk Painter Baker Salesman Sculptor Manager Insurance Electrician Address 7 York Street 21 Shirley Street 33 Tower Road 302 Marrett Road 13 Muzzey Street 195 Pollen Road 8 Locust Avenue 35 Independence Ave. 136 Bedford Street 7 Belfry Terrace 30 Charles Street 16 Parker Street 27 Eliot Road 8 Bedford Street 12 Fair Oaks Drive 6 Colony Road 10A Hill Street 22 Butler Avenue 14 Fair Oaks Drive 25 Bowker Street 40 Highland Ave nue 27 Deming Road 30 Carville Avenue 3 Eliot Road 82 Fottler Avenue 18 Richard Road 516 Mass. Avenue 10 Curve Street 7 Adams Street 40 Bloomfield Street 97 Blake Road 6 Raymond Street 55 Forest Street 12 Plymouth Road 109 Mass. Avenue 21 Barnes Place 9 Kendall Road 127 Fallen Road 36 Woodland Road 118 Marrett Road 443a Mass, Avenue 20 Charles Street 12 Patriots Drive 9 Plainfield Street 25 Maple Street 15 Fre :rant Stre- t Name Ferry, John A. Fifield, Donald M. Flynn, Henry A. Foster,-Iarry N. Freeman, Daniel H. Funkhauser, Elmer N. Jr. Galbraith, Thomas A. Gardner, William q. Garman, Roland E. Goodall, Rawley Gowan, George M. Griffiths, Sherman C. Gustin, Bertram P. Hadley, Warren K. Hagar; Clayton M. Hagar, Guy S. Ha11, Earle R. Hall, John G. Hall, Kiebcr Hampton, Daniel D. Hanson, -Harry Harding, Lloyd C. Hardy, Sherman K. Hathaway, Alton H. Heath, Charles Hersom, Fred E. Hodgdon, Milton F. Holrn, John A. Holmes; Horace E. Hudson, Frank E. Hunneman, Frederic B. Jr. Hunt, George V. Hyde, Walter L. Ingraham, John M. Johnson, Roy Jones, Vernon C, Kakas, E. Gordon Kelley, -John J. Kenealy, John T. Kensley,'Fran cis C. Kraetzer, Joseph G, Kropp, George V. Occupation Machinist Insurance Plumber Comm. Artist Advertising Ind. Eng. Electrician Manager Janitor Estimator B. & M. Sales Mgr. Salesman 78 Address 86 25 26 1984 305 1377 178 30 737 10 1387 15 84 Ass 1 t Mgr. 488 Ice Cream Mfg. 28 Train Starter 15 Accountant 917 Paper Bag Industry 18 95 20 12 50 80 16 70 36 36 228 66 23 3 56 22 Artist Barber Car Inspector Bank Clerk Salesman Food Broker Insurance Insurance Prod. Control Machinist Auditor Telephone Superintendent Post office Superintendent Metal Worker Insurance Accountant Furrier Raytheon Merchant Engineer Insurance Chemist Wood Street Adams Street Oakland Street Mass. Avenue Bedford Street Mass. Avenue Waltham Street Bloomfield Street Mass. Avenue Lexington Avenue Mass. Avenue Highland Avenue Middle Street Mass. Avenue Slocum Road Cliffe Avenue Mass. Avenue Stretham Road Meriam Street Bartlett Avenue Curve Street Tucker Avenue Hill Street Vine Brook Road Burlington Street Blake Road Hayes Avenue Lincoln Street Farmcrest Avenue Baker Avenue Wallis Court Farmcrest Avenue Forest Street 35 Hayes Lane 2295 Mass■ Avenue 51 Gleason Road 44 Locust Avenue 8 Muzzey Street 15 Independence Ave. 33 Oakland Street 85 Meriam Street 19 Cedar Street -3- Name 3- Name Occupation Lambert, Frank Lamont, Harold B. Lawrence, Herbert M. Lee, Robert C. Lewis, Thomas B. Marshman, Stanley C. M^rtin, ' Emil W. McElman, Clarence E. McLaughlin, Patrick McQuillan, Rufus L. Noone; Thomas. Morey, George P. Morey, -Lloyd H, Morris, Thomas C. Morse,-Charles.E. Murphy, John F. Muzzey, Clifford L. Myers, J. Raymond Nordstrom, Karl OtBrien, - Garrett C. O'Connor, William Ormand, Frederick S. Parsons, Philip B. Patterson, Howard A. Peabody, Henry F. Peck, Charles B. Peirce, -James A. Perkins, Frank R. Petterson, Carl R. Phillips, William E. Ray, John M. Richards, Randall W. Ripley, Aiden Robinson, Vernon T. Rogers, -George Russell, Herbert P. Saul, -George W. Soars, Edson B, Shea, Justin L. Silsby; Frederick W. Sloane, ' Jahn- R. Slocoanb, Louis W. _ 5im1-th, Charles W Auditor Security Dealer Hardware Ins. Underwriter Fuel Price Sp. Pathescape Sales Rep. Buyer Bus Driver Salesman Salesman Broker Treasurer Chemist Bank Clerk Branch Mgr. Salesman Prod. Mgr. Chemist Painter Gas Station Nursery Artist Supervisor Accountant Salesman Adv. Mgr. Punch. Agent Golf Pro. Davis Aircraft Druggist Auto Salesman Artist Retired Supervisor Office Mgr. Engraver Pharmacist Auto Dealer Sail Maker Ins. Mfg, Sales Mgr. Merchant 79 Address 23 Lowell Street 20 Winthrop Road 36 Highland Avenue 9 Jackson Court 59 No. Hancock St. 19 Curve Street 33 Follen Road 30 Farmcrest Avenue 11 Fletcher Avenue 35 Tower Road 84 Simonds Road 90 No. Hancock St. 12 Daniels Street 4 Robbins Road 57 Harding Road 64 Marrett Road 14 Glen Road 26 Locust Avenue 28 Sherman Street 8 290 104 Bartlett Avenue Marrett Road Bedford Street 18 Revere Street 123 Blake Road 8 Curve Street 5 Washington Street 2184 Mass.. Avenue 15 Woodland Road 8 Hill Street 10 Bloomfield Street 55 Reed Street 67 Farmcrest Avenue 52 Fallen Road 3 Audubon Road 60 Concord Avenue 6 Berwick Road 53 Pleasant Street 10 Berwick Road 517 Mass. Avenue 19 Muzzey Street 23 Edgewood Road 91 Gleason Road 11 Bloomfield St, Name Smith, Clarence E. Smith, Walter C. Jr. Soderberg, A. Randall Stevens, Damon B. Stevens, Peter H. Sweeney, John J. Sweetser, Douglass D. Tarbell, Carl B. Temple, Walter F. Thayer, Raymond H. • Vaughan, Charles F. Viano, Lawrence F. Waddleton, Joseph P. r'tie ] t i; Edgar White, Bradford C. -Wills,, Frederick D. Wilson, ' John A. Winlock; Harvey F. Winslow, Ralph T. -4- Occupation Broker Salesman Auditor Rubber Business Engineer Mailman Dept. Mgr. Salesman Paper Salesman Leather Salesman Accountant Garage Owner Steam Insp. Printer Mech. Eng. Engineer Maintenance Purch. Agent R. R. Accountant 80 Address 5 Pinewood Street 17 Coolidge Avenue 51 Dexter Road 25 Highland Avenue 31 Hancock Street 10 Barnes Place 2 Hilltop Avenue 2 Raymond Street 1894 Mass, Avenue 17 Nichols Road 5 Cobtc.go Stroet 14 Vino Frook Road 15 Norton Road 302 Marrett Road 3 Hancock Avenue 58 Prospect Hill Rd. 62 Fern Street 61 Meru, Street 43 Locust Avenue HR}th T OF THE ENGIK6ERINGI)7:V1�1i�N December 31, 1946 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit the following, report relative to Ghe activities of the n 4 neerirp; Division during the year 1946 HIGHavhY b1VL610N Preliminary clans and betterment assessment schedules were made for the acceptance of 22 streets with a total len7th of 4.5 miles inF various parts of the town. '6EWEA '1 Vi 6I CN Manor sewer construction was started hu ust 12. Of the 22,000 feet of pipe to be installed for this project, only 3,373 feet of pipe of various sizes have thus far been laid. 19 plans were made up to show 374 parcels of real estate in this area with accompanying; betterment assessments for each. 8 inch sewer laterals were laid in the following streets: Coolidge Avenue 1,144 feet; Leighton venue 159 feet; Vine street 122 feet; Washington Street 913 feet. 10 inch sewer laterals were laid. -in Coolidge Avenue for a distance of 301 ftet and in Hancock 6treet for a distance of 23: feet. i.iitse latter sewers were constructe(a and s6Lpervised ')j various town departments. The Yanor sever contract was awarded to C. && R. Construction Camnany and construction is being supervised by the in ;ineer1n7 Firm of Metcalf & Eddy. er'AThiR ;:STVl T0i Completed tying in water main gates and plotted them on water main plans. 82 Made a complete list of materials and fixtures needed for proposed imp'r'ovements to the system, for requested extensions and for the elimination of dead ends. tx JAi DaA T 1,025 property transfers were examined and checked with our block plan system. 9 new block plans were completed in the Farmhurst and Fair Oaks sections. BOA ilD OF S UnVILY Approved plans for extensions of 11 separate streets in the f ollowin;r; developments: Zarrymear3.e Farm, Ous torn wi Lt L-iorries Inc., i olien Hill 1,stat:es and Castle auad . Lines and ;races were .:riven for the construction of BP,a feet of :irains in three separate locations. Checl: e^ .'^a3 narzP r es i -n at Marrett -o-c' and is• assachu- set is kvenue near new .irport :road. Took elevations and soundings along the north branch of Vine .Ea ook from Waltham Street to Clarke Street. iV iSCLLLANEVUS iviA'l'T i Mades. urveys and plans of lands acquired for school properties on Waltham Street and in the rear of the High School. Made up plans for various court cases. ck Nh .ti L l'i OAK In addition to the regular work Yec uired by other departments which is not specifically mentioned herein, the services of the -•:n;7,,ineerin7, ,)ivision were reouired in connection 'Ni the ApiJroVGL ofplans_ for lar>f court arab for installa- tions of public utilities; Inspection of claims concern nT. property dana,g,e Sue to blasting; setting line 'nd/or pra.je stokes for 32property owners; In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thunk8s tine assistance diver to this division by town officials and members of other divisions of tie Department of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, bLIti (.7 own Lnkineer 744671( =OT T OF TIIE TIELIBRARIAH OF OJJMLTBRARY (American Library Association Form For Uniform Statistics) December 31, 1946 Town: Lexington County: fliddlesex Name of Li bra.r-y : Late of rounding : Ha,=e of Librarian: (:overrnental unit of sup ar t and se_^vane :, Population served: .:assessed valuation of town: Teras of use: Free for Total number of ez;encies : Consisting; of: Central i.:rars.: branch in Library bui Idinz: t -,tions in schools: ***** is i%':** •y'::. **,1 ***** CIC: L:TIO}`r :17) USE Adult non-fiction lent for home use: Adult fiction lent for hmle use: Children's books lent for home use: Tot:.1 nnnbor of volums lent for home use eriod of loan of adult book stoe,z: Inter -library loan:s : Vo nines borro::ed: ='olu !es loaned: 11r, - _I ION Total r.unber of rezi ;toren. borrowers: Borrowers rezi stered durinL year: 84 State: I:ass. Cary i', er:orial Library 1868 Ralph'A. Nasor_ Town 13,137 C22,325,4O8 lending end reference 5 ,007 "TOCK'_ x unber of volunes at be i,nin;; of year: umber of vo1u;: s added durin;; =.,ear: Total: Number of vo1umeo withdrawn from circulation Total number of volumes at end of year: ::cewspapers received e; e 1 uclin dupli crtes : r� iccli =G'=' owls received c'":C1udiw; iiui7liGr.`Jea^: :C• 1ph L. ':anon, Librarian aLnY�:".'Ri.-.i :•:L.. � LIF , 1 1 3 25,559 63,619 20,473 109,651 14 days 111 8 509 75"0 45,401 2,552 47,953 803 47,150 5 81 85 2EPOr T OF TEE TRUSTK;S OF C.=' ?Y L1 c A Y December 31, l9e 5 To the Honorable "o:.rd of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts. uentlemen : The Trustees are privile;Yod to report mother successful year for the Cary T.,elaoria1 Library as is indicated in the statistical r ecort of the Chief Librarian. =.nile this report would snow to indicete that the circulation mus s liUhtly less than in the previous ;;-ear, actually the circulation of books at the Main Library reached an all time hich durinz 1946. Because of the fact that the East Lexington Branch Library- wes closed in ?yovelnber with the ntartinf of the remodelling and renovation of this :ranch Library, the East Lexington Branch circulation suffered a considerable drop .rhich resulted in an =.11 -over circulation Cron for the Library as a hole. ;:t the _ enual Town l'eetin_; in ':arch 19,46, the Ton voted to _.p1rolriate the sum of .12.5,000■00 to co ::.fete the plans and specificationc, and proceed with the oonstruoti.nn of additions to and the reuodel linC or the Cary ''er orial Library building. Plans n_d specifications were irrediate1y completed. However, it z,; s i.. er discovered that the Tote of the Toren neetin; approiri.at- ins the money was technically [efeetivo, and at the Special Tow ::acting held in the fall of 1046, th=: To';m Oereated n Vote offered by the Board of Trustees, Geeking to rectify the ebror of the technically eefective vote c..ax t at the ..'imual Tov.n A.eooting. The Trustees hope that this adverse action by the Tuen does not ra=y that the Town trill continue to o-.-erlook the serious need of additional facilities at the Carr F:e: orial Library. Flans a d specifications are comeletod f- -r tie enlarced and remodelled Library and it is to bo hoped that in the ir,r:edite future, the Town will see fit to proceed +; h this needed work* 'e ri t s a i-. e i r, the fh-;sice1 ti :� the .'rte?:'� � G v+ r�,... C 1 :iv„y �. _ � Get-up in the 1t1in Library were necessary. .:= serious lrcf: of nece in the reference _room made it n.ecessar;e to lace stacks in the hest end of the Reading room to solve the Reference collection. The l.,i1 rericni s o :'£ice, which had been :"or years in the end of the e'-c.-llcd Lrt room, was roved from this, location to the fors: r eference room, which is no ser -.ins double duty as Librariants office and Trustees room. The freoin; of this Gpace in the Lrt'noon :lade it ossible to house the new collection of Y usical records which iras :started duri.nr: the year and which has proved very _-opu1ar. x.11 theco teeeorary e:_peeients, h.elee er, only tend �, ,`F T.;- E r RI i Sar �FG'�� �_ �=_tiS��_.S a� CA-t?�. i.�::?r`__ L � I_r��:.Ti to point w the crying need for additional Library facilities. During the year, r new salary- schedule was established which tends to . lace Lex n ton in a comparable '_,position. vrith other Libraries; in towns of similar size. lass Ilah JSelanso z, Children's Librarian, who had been on leave of absence while in the military ser ice, resigned from the Staff and Hiss Sona Semerjian was appointed as Cl--ildren's Librarian. There were two ch-nces in the Board of Trustees during, 1946 Frith rep1acinc Lr. Tracy Anes, who had rendered loyal service to the Library for six years; and i; r. '.'lillia C. Paxton, reT) acin: ':. r. George Sheldon who had served as Trustee for three y- ars. The Trustees wish to e::press their than':s to the Chief Iibrar- lan and his entire Library Staff for their cooperation duranG t :e year which has been of rreat ser ice to the Trustees in conducting the affairs of the Library. :Zesi ectfu11.y submitted, H. "aster Thomas, Ch*eirnan For the r3oard of Trustees, Cary Memorial Library } 86 Capital Account 0 00000 1,00000 1,00000 1,00000 7,000000 1;500,00 :1,500.00 1,000.00 G00000 12407C 1,000000 10000,00 100000 1,000.00 1,000,00 1,000400 1,000000 354,031 10000,00 REPORT 00 INVESTMEET COLEITTE CLRN Mii;IMORIAL T,,nnxY: DeooMber 31, 1946 GENERAL FUND Pacific Gas J!:.; Electric Co, 1st 0Tofuncaag mortgage Amoricaa Telephone Telegraph Co. 1961 Called Sold 3-5-46 Vacconsin Michigan Powor Coe° 1st Dortgage 3 3/2:601961 Brooklkn Edicon Co Consolidated mortgage 196G Indianapolis Power Light Co. lct mortgage Boston 0 hhino Railroad Co, Iacono 1110rtg0g110Sor0 e0 A.,4,1970 Boston 0 Maine Railroad Co, 1st mortgage,Scrios R,R04/01960 Southern California Edison'Co* 1st refunding mor11;1 0e03/,1965 3-paid111) 011aros0Loxtrictan Cooperative Bank, Laxintton Trust Company,Savings Account ,11,6023, Lexington Savings Bank Account #26502( 11/5/,16) 1-15,20efence BondSerios G02N Beals Library Fun(3(Gonoral) DOXTriewa Savings Bconl,: Abccdult ,26051 V21/',i16 Ikocington. Savings Baok,&comialt ,!,265:151(Besis Fund -11,2)11/3/43 NeflAr York POT&Ir 3,Light Coo 301 norige 87 Iacono Total 30,00 00000 37.50 :320.50 32,50 G7050 60000 30.00 16050 1020 25.00 1000 (General) Leroy 80Bro-un Labrary Fund, U.S.Dofence 20n11,33er1es0 3302-N01953 25000 Boston Edison Co. 1st mortgage 2 3/4,1970 27.50 hhria Cary L'ibrary Fund(Coneral) Lexington Savings 13101 0469400 21/ LLbrary 130011 Purchase Fund(Cenoral) Narragamsott Electric Coo 10 mortgage, 3'/- 7,11 7000 423001 88 REPORT Ort INVESTLEN GOE::IITT E -CAT ' '.OSORIAL LIBRARY Capital Account Income Total Alice Butler Cary Fund `n 0., 000.00 Lexington Cooperative Bank, 5 paid up shares, 3y; ;7.50 400.00 Lexington Cooperative Banc, 2 matured shares 11,,,00 1,000.00 Rock Island Arkansas Louisiana -.,R.Co. 1st mortgage, 4-7,71 00,00 500,00 Lexington Savings Account ;23842, 2;', 10.00 43,90 Jane Ph.irney* Library Fund(General) 124.19 Lexington Trust Co.Savi ngs Book ri,3799, 1 1.20 1.20 Goodwin I:_usical Collection Library Fund(General) 1,025.,00 Lexington :atria s Bark, (17037,2 20.60 20.50 Laura i::,Brif;ham Library Fund(General) 1,000.00 Baltimore F: Ohio Railroad Co, refunding mortgage extended 424,1961 40.00 1,000.00 Illinois Bell 'Telephone Co. 1st rnortsage 2 3/4%,1981 27.50 1,000■00 Philadelphia:, "Electric Co. 1st mortgage [s refunded 2 3/4 ;,1971 27.50 42.50 Lexington Trust Co.Savins Book .40 95.40 East Lexington Accounts 'Tolson '.,.Jenraey Fund 2,000.00 Lexington "avin:_;s Bar ;,„L--21321,2;, 40.00 Pauline E.Pierce ;land 1,000.00 Lexington ton avix s Banjo, j16742, 2,'.• 20.00 Clara 1Zobbinc Library Fund 100.00 T.oz n ton S avin: s l : '1476,2a 2.03. '' ellington Library Fund 1,000.00 Lexington Coopers tive Bank 5 matured share,. 3 26.50 77.18 Lexington Trust Co.l,3844,15 .76 90■27 679.68 I 'TTSTLEITT C0 TTTEE, iPZ ?,:120RIAL LIBRARY Rev.Harold T.IIandley Rev.)ou;;las P.Brayton 11.',;ebster Thomas 89 REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY 1:2L02IAL LIM? tRY December 31, 1946 INCOIE Balance on hand Januar„r 1., 1946 9 6137.461 Fines -Hain Library 1063.32° Gifts for books 55.00 Gifts for Records 40.00 Sale of books and paper • .46.25' Interest Sarah Raymond Fund -from Trustees of Public Trusts 10■00 Interedt on General Fund Surplus Account 40.00 Investment Committee: Interest on bonds 492,50 Interest on Savings accounts 41.91 Dividends-CooperatiNe Banks 55.00 Sale of Bond and Profit 1050.00 9531,44 EX ''i;_ 'STSs, Boo's 0241,77 77 Records 316.34 Trec..s.7xer's Bond (3 years) 12.50 .Rental Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Treasurer's Salary 50,00 Librarian's Scholarship & Convention Expenses 138.60 /rchiteets Foes 180.00 .ass.Library A':sociation Institutional Dues 5.00 Investment Committee Capital re -investments 2100.00 Balance on hand, Deceiber 31, 1946(134■65 Cash in transit, $2,000.00 in Curplus Income Savinls Ban- recount ;,22694,1e7in;ton Savin s Bank; 3alen_ce in Lexington Trust Co■Check' "Account) 4-982.23 ti7: 904 Respectfully submitted, Harold T.Th ndley, Treasurer - C= 112=EILL LIBRARY 90 REPOS OF THE TREASURER C � Y IMTORIAL LIT3R.LRY EST LEXINGTON ACCOUNT Income December 31, 1945 Balance on wand January 1, 1946 Pines 150.E Sale of Furniture 55,00 In est ent Commitee: Interest seen s £coo,! nes 62.77 Dividends on Cooperative 2a x s 27,50 (761. ExOenditures /223.07 ice on lid December 31, 1946U.33 Cau h in transit. 1 noe za L:.i ton Trust; Co. Sav e .:coo=t) Q 7 1.S( Reopectfully suL it ed, Harold T.3nnc1e , Tre?.surer CAS Smz LEVY 91 Middlesex County Extension 1946 REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTUN TON TPe& i.CE One of the main problems in the farmer a a job of producing food this past year has been labor, The Extension Office has been instrumental in finding labor for a great many of tha market gardening farms, this le ,or helping in production as well as harve; ting, Lexington hee uaiae very eutst€ ndin , poultrymen among its fe relers, and aseista.nce has been given these men in three projects - namely: Better Use of Ranges 3rood*n ; and Rearing Disease Control and Sanitation The poultrymen have received a r:onth1y latter that keeps them up-toedate with the latest information. With the dairy farmers, greatest interest has been with the Selective Breading Program which was started this year, .making available to them threuEh the state asaocietion, services of the finest -brad bulls in the country. Aid was given to market g•`.arde tiers int :raeted. in prod- ucing ve etebles, especially vardAties to plant and zethvde to follow in controlling insect and fungus troubles. Judges were furnished. for the Grange Fair, this fair being one of the largest in the county and the vegetables of the highest quality, Of interest to the homemakers, rs, ini'orme t ion was sent out on how beet to meet the various food shortages and at the same time maintain the family health, Recipes were prepared, and demonstrations and illustrated talks given on the following subjects: When 'Meat is S� aroe Sugar -Saving Desserts Use of Available Fats Oil -Sparing Salad Dressings Classes were conducted to help homemakers with home sewing and demonstrations were riven on Short Cuts and Speed Tricks in clothing eonstruotion. Food Preservation was a major suxarerr activity for many homemakers and infor. elation was broadcast to all interested homemakers on 92 home canning as well as home furnishing. In cooperation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, all types of farmers were aided in their rodent control problems. 4-H Club Work was carried on under the direction of the %-H Committee of which Mr. Janes J. Carroll was chair- man. Thera were two clothing clubs led by Mrs. David Kidd and firs. Oscar Andresen and three garden clubs under the supervision of John Garrity, John Lamont and Ernest Hunt, john Garrity made valuable contributions to the county 4=11 Camp as chairman of the County Committee on Camping. General MacArthur medals were awarded to Judy Litchfield and Leonard Short on their excellent garden work. /s/ A. F. MacDougall Town Director REPORT OF PARK DIVISION 93 December 31, 1946 To the Honorable Hoard of Se le a tmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The year 1946 was a very favorable one for plant life and required, therefore, about one-third more maintenance thea has been Gus toma.ry. Because of this, very little cons truc tion or new work was considered. About three acres of the Winter Sports Area were reclaimed and eubgraded. When this plot of land is loamed and seeded, it will be used partly for parking and partly for an archery range. While on the subject of the Winter Sports Area, we believe that it ie time to make a start on developing this pieoe of property. We are, therefore, inoluding in our Budget for 1947 a substantial amount to begin this work. We were criticized severely tor not having the Enclosed Field completed for the football. season. In the early spring, after looking over the drainage con- ditions it was decided that it would be better to leave the field as it was for one more year, and in the mean- time lower Vine crook from Clarke Street to Waltham Street. This is now being done, and we will know whether j.t will be necessary to put in new drainage or not. A survey of the use of the tennis courts was made, and it was found that tennis is on its way back. We should be ready for it. In 1947 an effort should be made to resurface six courts' two in North Lexington, two in East Lexington, and two at the Center Playground. The other four at the Center Playground can remain as they are until 1948. Two clay courts were aonstruated at the Center Play- ground this past year, and will be dedicated in the spring. There is no doubt that there will be a great demand for the use of these courts as long as they are kept in good condition. The proper way to handle this situation will be to issue pewits for their uee. In this way, and only in this way, can the use of these courts be kept under control. 94 Park Division Report 2.. A committee of five has been appointed to look over the recreation facilities and areas and report back to your Board with their recommen a lona . This committee also has the responsibility of preeenttng plans for a looker building. We have met and cooperated with this committee whenever called upon, and feel that a good deal will come from their report.. Both the East and Center Playgrounds were open this past summer, , and the attendance was larger than it has been for the past throe year's.* The older group of boys and girls have returned to East Lexington, but they have not round their way back to the Center Playground. This will adjust itself in another year* The Swimming Pool wan well attended for the first four weeks, but after the first of August the weather changed, All attendance records were broken for the tiaret tour weeks running well over four hundred a day. Many craft artiolee were made at both playgrounds, In bringing this report to a close, it is our wioh that recommendations made in this report and to our budget be carried out in 1947. Us also wish to thank all members of the Public Works Department, as well as all other employees, who helped um during the year* Respectfully submitted,, Supt* of Parks and Playgrounds 95 December Z1 19464 To the Honorable Beard of Selectmna Lexingten, 111Sei. GentImm: I herewith mama the report of the Co/lector's Department for the year ending December 3241946. Amount outaterding Dee. 32,1946 waia.62„ Amount =witted in 2946 alto534,417.07 Collected, abated* a-pportioned or transferred Amount outstmding Dec.1,1946 0 10.59445•93 Respectfully sutelittedg, Collector of Taxes 96 MORT OF THE DECAL CLEC Dead 3l, 1946 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen taXinetall 73, Masoaobuaott8 Gentlament The Dental Clinic anbmite its report for the year ending Dooamh r 310 1946. 464 F 14 H in 4: i 64/ eg i 4 li 11 11 I' I 1 Ada= 76 142 59 4 23 0 45 Franklin 22 54 0 2 3 0 13 Hancock •• . . .. . •5 0 2 1 Marcie 27 36 6 3 4 0 19 Parker • • 34 67 17 2 7 0 16 junior Hien . . . +, . 60 73 0 5 3 0 54 Senior High • R # • i 21 4 .I —Q 2 .1 Totals 232 410 82 16 42 0 153 Total Camber of pati ente 232 Total number of nail patients 80 Total ter flatbed 159 Total mbar of fillings 4 • 0 • . • • 0 i 500 97 Tell number of extractions 58 Total number of cleanings 153 Total number of operations . . . . . • • . 711 Total amount of money collected , . . . • . $110.50 Elementary Schools: Number examined 1205 Number needing work other than cleaning 503 umber needing cleaning only . • 40 In the spring an examination was made of junior High School pupils with restate as follows: Grade VII ?timber examined . 1.68 Number needing attention . . .. . • 75 Number needing special attention . • ▪ 27 NuMber needing cleaning only 18 Number 0 K 48 Grade VIII Number examined . . . 171 Number needing attention 68 Number needing special attention . . • • 20 Number needing cleaning only 11. Humber 0 K 72 Grade TX (not completed) Humber examined 79 NuMbeZ" needing attention R* •• • * \ ■ ■ • 23 Nunber needing s:. peal attention mention . . • 13 Number needing cls only 6 Number O.K. • 1 37 98 Dr. Everett E. Morrill reclined ap Sohool Dentist Frith the alone of the school year June 1940. The Cotttee wishes to express their appreciation far the cctent service rendered the clinic by Dr. Morrill. Respectfully ull y su xnitted, HRS • ?RANK E. HUDSON. MRS •yIRRVING�fW. TEL iD MR • THOMAS 1OMAS S . GRINDLB Dental Clinic Committee { To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: e beg to submit to your Honorable Beard the Annual hepart of The Fire Department for the calender year 1946 The department answered a total of 755 alarms as re- corde& in the fallowing tabulationsz Bad, ALARMS. . Automobile 3 Earn 3 s=rush 2 Buildings 16 Chimney w- 1 Dwellings 13 False g Gas Shovel - 1 Grass - ----15 Lumber 1 Needless 1 Oil Burner 2 Sprinkler 1 Truck 3 Woods ..1- 72 BLL ALA .::5•••-.t`{ITUAL AID. Lexin ,ton to raltham 21 Lexington to Arlington 10 Lexington to Coburn _„ 1 32 Lexin;ton Department aided as follows: altham to Lexington 3 Arlington to Lexington-. 4 :scdford to Lexington 3. 8 STILL AL MS r Accident 5 Ammonia Leak -- 1 Animal Rescue 4 Automobile --- 21 Boiler 1 Building - 12 Brush --- -16 Chimney 15 100 Cover Dump -- 27 mer ; envy Lights 1 n'ence ....-.. 1 t,'1ooded Cellar 1 Forcible 3ntry10 Gasoline Leak ------------- 2 tni:e o Pump 1 382 Grease --- 1 Hay Stack --- 1 Hot 'Water Heater . 2 Investigations - 8 Mattress 1 Motor cycle 1 Needless 3 Oil 1 Oil Burners ---- 15 Oil Tank 1 Overhwaing 2 Patrol 2 Feat 28 J roperty Protection ....... 7 umping Nater 4 :arse 2 :efr i,gerator . 7 Rgmove Hazards - 3 :esu oitator 2 it:bbah 4 %a1'uage 2 .moky Store 1 Ssoky Cellar 5 ,7prinkler -y 2 Tractor 1 Trailer ---- 1 Tree - _ 1 _.ruck 8 .shi.ng Down Gasoline 1 ,sods 33 Total -- 652 Lepartment laid 39,150 feet of 1/2 '► hose: 22,450 feet of 3/4 " hose: 18,850 feet of 1 lit " hose: 20,650 feet of 2 l/2 " hose: : n ;fines pumped a total of 63 hours and 3f' .inutes. Total hours of service for the year 628 hours ale: 12 minutes, The Ltpartment raised 1,332 feet of ladders, used 35 lights and 7,745 feet of oable. 'i'ie a -ti- paratus traveled a total of 3,550 ref les, =•s timated value of buildings involved by fire Z438,630.00 Los3 paid on buil if:; s involved by fire ' 12,143,63 Lcss paid on contents of buildin! s involved3,074.32 i.oss per capita for the year 1946 - 1.0472 The ::apartment made 3,715 inspectisns of public and mer- cantile b ilciIngs. 101. Applications were received and permits issued for the following; Storage of oil 243; Supervised fireworks display 1: Storage of inflammables 36; Storage and use of et -plosives 17. Fire Prevention illustrated talks were given in the el- ementary schools during Fire Prevention Week. Home in.. spection forms were filled out by the pupils and ret- urned to the Department and were very helpful. Fire Drills were also conducted in a very satisfactory manner In places of public assembly wherever inflammable dec- orations were in use, a fireman was in attendance as a fire preventative measure. Although house fires have been kept at a minimum during this year, an alarming increase in needless grass and woods fires have raised our total for this year to a new record high in the history of the Department. This increase can be traced to careless burning and malicious mischief and can largely be prevented. 'roper care should be given to chimneys and central heating systems, and in the case of power oil burners, proper servicing by a competant and qualified person at least once a year. Delayed ignition resulting from neglected burners mat result in serious damage to heat- ers as well as the possibility of starting a serious cellar fire The new Headquarters Station on Bedford Street, new un- der construction, is, after many delays due to material shortages, progressing rapidly, and should ba ready for occupancy about April 1947. Construction of the new Massachusetts Avenue Station, which has notbbeen started owing to material shortages, is hoped for in the near future. The apparatus in service is as follows; Engine #1 Located at :Mass. Ave. Station, American LaPrance 750 gallon triple combination pumper, hose and booster tank. Commiss- ioned December 1929 En1ne #2 Located at Headquarters Station. Amer- ican La,Fra.nce 750 gallon triple comb- ina.tinn-umeer, hose and booster tank. Commissioned May 1925 ins 3 Located at Headquarters Station, Dodge 2 -Ton, 500 gallon triple combination Dumper, hose and booster tank. Comm- issioned October 1942 Ladder #1 Located at Headquarters Station, Peter rirsch, 65 foot Junior Aerial, booster pump and tank, and 200 feet of ladders. Commissioned July 1945 102 ecial eervice Located at Headquarters Station Ford i f ton truck equipped with 2 Kohler lighting unite and a 500 gallon pumping unit. Cormies- ioned October 1942. Mase # 1 Located at Mass. Ave., Station, American L Prance combination, hose, booster tank, ladders, Com- missioned om- missioned 'December 1911* Ease 2 Located at I'ass, Ave. Station, Am- erican Lal;'ranee combination, hose, b oster tank, carrying a deluge set* Commissioned March 1932. Hose =;' 4 hocated at Headquarters uarters 3tat1on, •aekard grass fire truck with hose, booster tank and pump. Commissioned September 1939 3ervi ce Truck Located at headquarters Station, Lodi a general utility truck. Comm- issicned August 1932 Ambulance Located at Eeadquarters Station, Oldsmobile Ambulance, Commissioned eueust 1940 00e The followine hose is in service in the department as of this date3 50 feet of 3" hose, 6100 feet of 2-" hose, 7000 fett of 1t" hose, 600 feet of ',Ln booster hose, 800 felt of :i" booster hose. This hose is tested under pressure once a year. t,i 1 AAi'US 'moi• I IONS A i:istraond T chassis, purchased the past" sueeer, is being con- verted at Herriam Street `'. ta.t i on into a 600 gallon triple combination pumper, with hose and booster tank. This piece of equiY,vent is exsected to be added to the department in the very near future. e CeTMIZ T A i IONS ( 1) In elamine for the i:ed rate future, we cannot over- look the imi. ortanoe of two-way radio with respect to the fire service. .'ith two-way radio in fire stations, chiefts car, and key apparatus, a. toen or city is practically im- :=mune from cot e9;nication failure. =e feel that this is one of the most important needs in fire fighting today, ( 2) : win.; to increased building in the town, both now add in tha future, .;e believe that several sections of our toen eater r:aino should be extended, and certain other sec- tions tied -in, to overcome the inadeeuate water supply at :aany of our hydrants* er_ost needed tie-ins are the ?raple et. main with the cin on Lowell street, also the vary Avenue main with the rain on Shade et_reet. ;.e also urge the ex- tendine of the eueeit id. nain to the main supplying '`oreland Avenue and vicinity, thereby increasing tee water pressure and supely, which, at present is inadequate in this section. ( 3) Due to the prospective growth of the town, and the great increase in the number of alarms, we feel that the addition of more Permanent 'ren at this time ie of the ut- most importance. At present, too much reliance is placed en the Termenent 'fan, off duty, or the &al Mian to res- pond to alarms for the purpose of covering reserve appar- atus in the stations. 3' RSONN L f The executive board consists of one (1) Chief .'ng ineer, one (1) Clerk, and three (3) engineers, for a total of five (5) who constitute the Board of Fire Jneineers. ahe total fire fighting force as of this date consists of thirty -rine (39) men, of which, seventeen (17) are dere manent4on, twenty (20) full time Call e'en, two (2) part time tidaii`''u +n. he permanent force consists of one (1) . epu ty three (3) Zeptains, one (1) Lieutenant, one (1) Dep t '=1erk, and eleven (11) `xi vates. 7.0STR OF THE FTM DePAR ILCIT. T oard of :'ire Engineers. January let. 1947 J'h i of n inecr George e . ,finery ":} omas J. Donnelly Jr. Clerk illiam A. l`risooll FORCE Deputy :Thief Roy A. Cook captains etephen H. }:rou ha11 .:: ernard J. Telcastro .parry O. Sorensen rivates. W larence Es antley .Alfred. J. Bevan;tan Jr. John w'. Broughall =boy E. Cock ' cnuel A. Cunha Jr. l eni.s 1. Fullerton :,obert S. Fawcett elan ii. Adams Lieutenants George Glenn eredertc A. Hoxie alter F. Zpellman Jr. Charles i:. epidle Ceurge B. Timothy _:ay ` ., seed Howard D. Fisk CALL FORCE Engine Charles M. Blake Charles H. Brenton James B. Catalano Warren Custance Francis J. Belcastre John J. Garrity Edward 1. Hart John E. Kelley Kenneth Kelley w ill Tarn Meadows Jr. George M. 7ekins au1 .ter i gh t and Ladder Men Ambulance. Carl W. Terhune Part Time Call Men 1C4 Harold E. Roeder Gordan W. Robinson Joseph Rooney Thomas F. Ryan Jr. Arthur Silva Robert E. l:alton +allace 'Jeisinger George G. whiting ,illiam Russell EMIT RS OF THR PERMAN8NT FORCE R ;TIRO IN 1946 captain Captain captain William A. Mulvey Appointed February 1918 Charles H. T-rugridge Appointed July 1922 Charles G. Richards- Appointed May 1924 In conclusion, we would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the Permanent, Call, and our loyal "Auxiliary' members who have given their invaluable services in the event of emergencies, at which time their help was most appreciated, and also to our Police Department, whose co-operation in the relaying of radio messages was in- valuable in the assignment of apparatus during the year. :Board of . Fire :engineers. 105 FINANCIAL RU0RT OF TETE TRUSTEES OP PUBLIC C TRUSTS 1946 BATTLE GREET" TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted: That the scams of $500.00 received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust Fund." Principal $ 500.00 Deposit - Cambridge Savings Bank- 4 500.00 Income: Balance 1}1 -46_ - Income Receipts Balance 12-31-46 0 201.05 14.12 '215.t7 ELEANOR OR S. B:` .LS CHARITABLE FUND Eleanor 3. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825 • Under her will a legacy of 2,000.00 was given to the Town, the inaox:e to be used for worthy indigent aged man and ,omen over sixty years of age, Amerioan born. rrineipa . $ 2,000.00 Deposit - Lexington Savings Sank- 2,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts . Balance eceipts--- 3alance 12 -31 -46 -Lexington Savings Bank 432.73 48.89 t 01.62 'IALLI1 C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $1,000.00 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors to boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School who by example and influenoe have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. Principal $1,000. Baltimore & Ohio Rail- road 518 1$95 s 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Income: Balance 1 -1 -46 -- Intereston bond ------------------ Less disbursements for cash prizes Balance 12-31-46 - Cash on hand --- CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS 106 A 45.00 10.00 55.00 0.00 .0 Principal $ 35,335.00 Received from Town. of Lexington-------- 600,00 Principal as of 12 -31 -46 ---------------- Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank- 26,935.00 Deposit - Warren Institution for 9 000.00 Balance 10.41 or. Less disbursements to Town of Lexington - Balance 12-31-46- Lexington Savings Bank COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank -- Income: Balance Reoelpts------------------- Loss disbursements to Town of Lex - Balance 12-31-46------Lexingten Savings FREDgRICK L. EMERY FUND to ; 9 .*0 1 2 2 2 . 1 5 1 000.00 .91 $1,loo.00 1, 100 05,000.00 was bequosthed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between Side- walks and streets; in the planting of trees along pubilev streets; and in bueatifying streets, ways and places in Lexington. Principal $ 5,000.00 $1,000.U. S. Treasury 2 3/4's 1960/55 $ 1,000.00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Go -operative Bank 2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds -- Series G- 2,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Income: Balance I-1--46 Income Receipts Less disbursements to Lexington Field & Garden Club --------- Balance 12-31-46- Lexington Trust Co. CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY $ 247.08 119.65 219.68 $ 147.15 107 Charles E. 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 earls of the Colonial Cemetery; and the income of $2,000.00 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal $ 4,612.91 U. 5. War -Bonds - Series G$ 4,000.00 Deposit - Lexington Trust Co.- 27.65 Deposit - North Avenue Savings Bank $ 4T61 - Income: -Schools Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts Less disbursements for medals --- Balance 12-31-46- Lexington Savings Bank Income - Cemetery Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts Balance 12 -31 -46 -Lexington Savings Bank 71.65 62.99 134.64 k°.05 $ 94.59 76.77 51.88 128.65 108 JONAS GSL LEGACY Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington October 20, 1920. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500.00, the income to be expended for delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the Almshouse. By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor Wherever located. ;Principal $ 500.00 Deposit- Lexington Savings Bank500.00 Income: Balance 1-1-46 69.94 Income Receipts 11;4. $ 81.3$ HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was left to ,the Town, the income to be used for the benefit or the pool of the Town. Principal 500.00 Deposit --Lexington Savings Bank-- $ 500.00 Income: Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts UAS FOUNTAIN FUND $ 206.15 14.19 .Z20.34 A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72, by a vote of the Town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the oare of the fountain and the grounds around it. Principal $ 862.72 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank- $ 862.72 Income: Balance 1 1--46 $ 251.53 Income Receipts 22.37 Balance 12 -31 -46 -Lexington Savings Bank t 273.90 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of rendering 109 financial assistance for educeEttonal purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by the So Cool Committee. Prinoipal as of 1»-1.46-- *.4 274,47 1noome on Principal Deposit Fund 80 Prinoipal as of 12-31-46 ; Deposit M Lexington Savings Bank- , 193.27 Student bans 8 .00 EDITH C. REDMZ BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal Income on Principal Deposits Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank - (Income to be paid to Taxan of Lexington.) Balance 12/31/46 500.00 10.0 $ 510.05 10.05 $ 37077 GEORGE O. SMITH LEGACY George O. Smith, born in Lexington January 2,1832. Under his will a legacy of $2,500. was given to Lex- ington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal 4 2,452.50 Deposit - Lexington Savings Hank4 573.65 U. S. Treasury 27/8ts - 1960/55 1,878.85 2,452.50 Income Receipts Less payments to Lexington Field & Garden Club A 68.96 68.96 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy I. Taylor's wills Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lex- ington, deceased same years ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, whioh now stands on Lexington Com ora, if such provision has not already been made, I 110 then, give, devise and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust nevertheless, the Sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund", the income to be used for the care, preservation and replacement of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flag; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lex- ington Common. Prineipal $ 2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds -Series G Inoome: Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts Balance 12--31--46-----Lexington Savings Bank GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND $ 2,000.00 $ 191.64 54.21 $ 245.85 Clause No. 31, Miss Amy E. Taylor's Will: If I shall not have made such provision in my life- time, 1 give, devise, and bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Raylor Tree Fund!, in trust, nevertheless, the ineome of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal $ 2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds --Series 0$ 2,000.00 Income Balance 1-1-46 $ 201.67 Inoome Receipts 54.41 Balance 12 -31 -46 -Lexington Savings Bank $ 256.08 WILLIAM A. TOWER M M0 RIAL PARD FUND By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower dated September 7, 1928, and aeoepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sumuof $10,000.00 was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Principal U. S. War Bonds - Series G --- Deposit - Warren Institution for Savings r 10, Income: Income Receipts Less payments to Town of Lex- ington 12--31-46-....,...-...... _ 111 Park. 000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 $ 10,000.00 WESTVIEW G?;' EERY PERPETUAL CARE 'UND 240.00 240.00 None Principal 1-1-46 t 29,498.58 Received from Town of Lexington--• 8 2.00 Principal as of 12..31-46 U. S. War Bonds, Series G Deposit .. Lexington Trust 00.- 41. 40 OP Income: Balance 1-1-46 Income Receipts Less disbursements to Town of -- Lexington Balanoe 12-31-46 ton Savings Bank - Lex ing- $ 27, 500.00 2,870,58 0 611.22 25.67 1 500.00 836.89 =A I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL 7ND At a meeting held July, 1939, it was voted to accept a gift of )500.00 under the will of 2mma I. Fiske, the seme to be used for decoration and/or equtpezent of Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School Principal 1-1-46 Income on Principal Deposit Principal as of 12-31-46 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank 6 561.28 11.2 $ 572.55 EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND At a town meeting held July 27, 1939, it was 112 voted that the town accept a gift in the amount of 0300.00 under the will of baa I. Fiske to be invested and the income used to place three bouguets of flowers around the monument in her fArn1 ly lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. Principal 300.00 Deposit -- Lexington Savings Bank- 300.00 Income: Balance 1--1-46-- Income Receipts .54 6.00 6.54 Less disbursements 6.00 Balance 12-31-46 - Lexington Savings Bank .54 LOUSIE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND In 1941, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a Flower Fund for Lot 24, Range D, Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the income to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Memorial Day. Principal Inoome Receipts Less disbursements Principal as of 12.31-46 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank LEROY S. BROWN FUND 45 75.76 1.50 ry1. X50 15.(6 $ 75.76 At a Town Meeting held April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift of 05,000.00 under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the inoome to be used to help defray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration." Principal $ 5,000.00 U. S. War Bonds, Series G $ 5,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-46 63.63 Income Receipts 125.13 Paid Town of Lexington 125.00 Balance 12-31-46- Lexington Trust- 63.76 Co. 113 =BERT NILTON TRUST FUND At a Tout Veeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept n bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, Calif., to the sum of 44,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil to his will." Principal -•- $ 4,577.47 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Income BalanceL-1-2� j.....,...,..�.�.....,..- - Income Receipts ------ Less disbursements - Balance 12-31-46. Lexington-- :)avin ; s Bank 'L .:721 A. S''ON . FUND 4'577.47 $ 91.57 .26 00 In June 164, the Torn voted to accept a gift of 32, 000.00 undee ' ��111of Ellen A. Stone, used the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to assist needy young girls in obtaining an eduoation. Principal $ 2,000.00 U. S. Treasury Savings Bonds - Series G- 0 2,000,00 Income: Income Receipts * 50.00 Less payments to Lexington School 50.00 CoJ ttce 1.Dni Balance 12-31.46 SAS E. RAY ON1 TRUST In 1945 the Tem aocepted a. gift of $500.00 under the will of Franklin T. Raymond to be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund", the income to be used for the purchase of booke for the Cary Memorial Library. Principal•-.........�_ 500.00 Deposit - Provident Institution for Savings 500.00 Income: Income Receipts Less payments to Gary Memorial Library Balance 12-31-46 111 1 10.00 10.00 None Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clarence A. Walker /8/ Thomas G. Lynah /3/ Howard 3, 0. Nichols TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 115 REPORT OF TH2 TRUSTEED OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLR FUND December 31, 1946 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington,made a gift to the Town of Lexington in 1880 of $2,000.00 with the proviso that two-thirds of the inoome should be add- ed to the principal each year until the fund should amount to '4,000. when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. Principal 1-1-46 0 4,,101.48 Profit on 3a1e of Bonds 0 4 1,€00. U. 1,000. U. Deposit - 2, 500. U. S. Treasury 2 7/#'s - 19b0/55-4 939.43 S. Treasury 2 1/2's - Series G-- 1,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank- 287.05 S. Savings Bonds - Series C----- 1,875.00 64:3o1.48 Income; Balance 1-1-46 income Receipts - Bridge Cit irttab10 Inoame Receipts -- Gerry :fund L©: , disbursements ALIZABIMI B. G RRy 3'LJND Fr inc ipul 1..1.46 2,274.20 Deposit - Lexington Savings Bank Deposit - Lexington Trust Co. 487.89 53.81 04 ._4 v 608,26 $ 100. U. 8. Treasury 2 7/81s- 1,000. B. S. Treasury 2 1/2's Income: Income Reaeipta Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund Balance 12-31-46 500.00 1960155 93.94 - 13eries 01,000.00 :'4.20 0 45.04 None 45.04 r Respectfully submitted; Clarence A. Walker Thomas G. Lynah Howard S. 0. Nichols 11D RETORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1946 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Masaaahueett$ The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its tenth annual report covering the operation of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for the eel - ender year ended December 31, 1946. During the year the Board held twelve meetings. A brief review of operations of the System during the year, together with financial statements and membership sched- ule, is submitted as follows: Mr. Sydney R. Mr. William J RETIRED MEMBERS Wr ,ghtington Kenealy Retired Feb. 8, Town Counsel Janitor, School SCHEDULE OF MEMBERSHIP IP FOR 1946 ACTIVE MEMBERS Active Membership December 31, 1945 Enrolled during 1946 TOTAL Deduct, ceased by W i the raw 1 Retirement, superannua- tion TOTAL DEDUCTIONS Active Membership December 31, 1946 Group A. Group B. Male Female 55 29 34 9 5 4 64 34 38 s 5 1 2 1946 Dept. Total 118 18 136 12 2 8 5 14 56 29 37 122 INACTIVE MEMBERS Group A. Male Female Inactive Membership December 31, 1945 Retirements for super- annuation 2 Group B. 28 3 13 TOTAL Total 44 2 30 3 13 46 Deduct, ceased by Death Withdrawl 1 3 117 1 3 TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 4 4 Inactive tembersh1p December 31, 1946 26 3 13 42 INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1946 INCOME Ledger Assets December 31, 1945 Contributions for Members: Group A. Group B. $9,305.26 1.448.22 Contributions from Town: Pension Fund 14,362.00 Military Service Credit 782.74 Expenses 150.00 Interest Deficiency 2,426.42 Interest: Bonds 1,000.00 Savings Banks 1,354.75 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Annuity Payments: Group A. 735.22 Group B. 48.36 Pension Payments: Group A. 11,372.75 Group B. 677.90 Refunds Incl. Interest: Group A. 2,144.68 Group B. 989.20 783.58 12,050.65 3,133.88 Administrative Expenses: Salaries 74.69 Medical Fees 30.00 Printing & Stationery 111.87 Postage, telephone 6.00 Dues 5.00 227.36 $103,991.20 10,753.48 17,721.16 2x354.75 134,820.59 16,195.47 Balance December 31, 1946 118,625.12 118 BALANCE SHEET December 81, 1946 ASSETS Deposits not on interest Investments: U. S. Govt. Db1igationa Mass. Savings Banks Interest Accrued on Bonds TOTAL ASSETS 1,746.55 45,000.00 71,878.57 116,878.57 118,625.12 256.26 118.881.38 LIABILITIES Annuity Savings Fund Annuity Reserve Fund Special Fund for Military Service Credit Pension Fund Expense Fund Brenton, Walter C,asael.la, Charles Denney, James W. Duffy, Michael J. Ferry, Antonio French, William G.. Hannaford, Robert E. Holman, Walter Howard, Horace M. Kenealy, William Lembo, Charles Longbottom, Fred W. 54,788.46 7,250.36 2,233.39 53,941.22 667.95 Ile 881.38 PENSIONERS December 31, 1946 Manley, Charles A. Mitchell, Lawrence G. Muzzey, Helen Nichols, Emma O. Powers, Michael Rycroft, Peter Stevenson, Matthew Stewart, James Sullivan, James G. Taylor, Edward W. Murray, John L. Wallin, Charles F: Wrightington, Sydney R. Respectfully submitted, Howard S. 0, Nichols Helen E. Ready , Chairman George H. Ma Beth , Secretary, Board of Retirement REPORT OF TREASURER BOARD of; RETIREMENT December 51, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1946. Total in Account December 31, Deposits not on interest: Lexington Trust Company Cash In Transit Deposits on interest: Lexington Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank War Service Fund Weymouth Savings Hank. Mechanics Saving,' Bank Middlesex Institution for Say. Dedham Inst. for Savings Andover Sevings Bank East Cambridge Savings Bank Chelsea Savings Bank Provident Inst. for Savings Natick Five Cents Savings Sank Somerville Savings Hank Waltham Savings Bank Lynn Inst. for Savings au3.n,'3r Savings Bank Winchester Savings Bank Inst. for Savings Hingham Inst. for Savings Eliot Savings Bank Arlington Five Cents Savings Melrose Savings, Bank Belmont Savings Bank Wakefield Saving,' Sank Cambridge Savings Bank Cambridgeport Savings Bank North Avenue Savings Bank Newton Centre Savings Sank Woburn Pive Cents Savings Rockland Savings Bank Newton Savings Bank United States Defense Honda 119 1946 $115,625.12 1,567.48 159.07 9,361,31 2,386.67 2,220.24 2,237.00 3,489.80 2,893.85 2,261.10 1,251.46 2,217.94 2,226.19 1,169.95 2,294.94 1,328■0'C 2,212.87 1,171.39 1,239.96 2,264.48 1,855.16 1,130.©1 22305.60 2,353.30 2,280.03 1,126.78 3,014.98 2,372.35 2,3W2.09 2,882.36 2,35'7'.68 8,206.44 3,444.84 Respectfully submitted, ` Treasurer 120 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1946 To The ?Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The report of the Planning Board for the year 1946 is submitted herewith. Eighteen meetings have been held this year, includ- ing hearings, in addition to joint meetings with the, Board of Selectmen and representation et outside meetings. The Board has experienced a year of considerable activity and Progress, and its major efforts may be outlined as follows: The anticipated trend toward population growth and home construction has been evidenced by an unprecedented number of proposed subdivisions, these subdivisions being reviewed in their preliminary and final aspects before approval, in which the Planning Board (as constituted locally, under the statutes) acts in an advisory -capacity to the Board of Survey. Subdivisions examined by the Board during the past year total over 900 building lots, these being; in addition to the nuxberoue lots newly recorded with approved frontages on existing streets where no sub- division is involved and no hearing required. These layouts constitute the Board's primary activity during the year, and at this period of Lexington's development must be con- sidered carefully in order to insure proper growth, for they effect vitally the physical and economic aapectc of our ten's character. Only a portion of the subdivisions have progressed beyond the preliminary state to actual formal approval. The Board has made certain recommendations relative to the Zoning and Building Bylaws, aad we expect to make further reoommendations. The Board has continued its study relative to a comp- rehensive plan for the business center of the town, embracing re -zoning for business and apartment districts, a new street and parking area, and street widenings. A tentative report has been submitted to the Board of Selectmen. 121 Toint meetings and discussions have been held with the Committee on School Sites and the Committee an Rec- reational Facilities, with which groups the Board has cooperated. The Board, at a hearing in Burlington, recorded it- self as opposed to the proposed amendment to the Zoning bylaw of that town which would permit the operating of a dog -racing establishment, on the grounds that it would be distlnatly detrimental to Lexington and all neighboring communities in this area. The Board has favored the town' o acquisition of the Leary property at Fletcher Avenue when it has been offered for sale; it has preported its recommendations relative to the Lovell Bus garage location, also on commercial sighs in the business areas, trailer uses, and on the veterans/ housing project at Cedar and Hill Streets. The question of duplicate and similar street names has been given considerable study, and a report sub- mitted for the re -naming of over twenty streets in the town which for years have been conflicting. One of the lesser, but ,most stimulating, aotivities of the Board has been its annual conferences with special projects groups from the High School, in which the students have shown keen interest and, it is hoped, have carried away some appreciation of the town problems as encountered by the Planning Board. By encouraging intereet in young people toward a better understanding of the functioning of their town it is possible that the groundwork of a more active citizen -participation may be aseured for the years ahead. Respectfully submitted, Edwin B. .'tiorthen,. Richard P. Cromwell Clan H. Iurguson Elmer C. Houdlotte Donald E. Nickerson Gordon D. Richards 122 REPO 3T OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Boer d •of Selectmen, Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1946. NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individ- All Total uals Others* On Personal Estate only On Real Estate only On Personal & heal i state both Total number of persons assessed * Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations. NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE 164 5169 351 11 175 111 5280 15 366 5684 137 5821 Stock in Trade $ 77,415 Machinery 777,210 Live Stock 82,882 All Other Tangible Personal Property 691,140 Total Value of Assessed Personal Estste VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land exclusive of Buildings $5,101,921 Buildings exclusive of Land 15,594,840 Total value of Assessed Real Estate 4085 $ 1,628,647 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Swine Sheep Fowl Horses 93 Cows 306 Bulls 2 Yearlings 15 Heifers 4 All Other 147 662 4 20,874 $20,696,761 $22,325,408 OMITTED F SSESS NTS DECEMBER 20, 1946 OMITT::.) POLL TAXES $407.55 16.00 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAUD ASSESSED 9,000 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 2,992 PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate Value of Personal Estate 123 $7,735,834.39 735,834.39 454,233.26 Total Value of Exempt Property $8,190,067.65 1946 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified by TWN CLERK to be raised by taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A $884,288.11 Total Appropriations voted to be taken from Available Funds: (a) In 1946 $206,163.14 (b) In 1945, since 1945 tax rate was fixed 12,530.67 218,698.81 $1,102,986.92 Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years Year "mount Year Amount 1932 $262.26 1937 $75.00 1933 75.00 1938 138.20 1934 75.00 1939 378.33 1935 75..00 1940 497.37 1936 75.00 1941 31.60 STATE: TAX AND ASSESS- 1946 MENTS Estimates State Tax X19,000.00 State Parks and Reservations 707.56 State Audit of Municipal Accounts 1,528.91 State Examination of Retirement System 525.63 Additional State Assess- ments 30,230.22 335.49 $51,992.32 335.49 1945 Under- estimates (2) $1,683.81 $52,327.81 COUNTY: TAX. AND A: E3S-- 1946 ! ENTS Estimates County Tax $37,415.45 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 6,822.30 214,237.75 1945 Under -- Estimates $88.88 OVERLAY of Current Year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax Corporation Taxes Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land Gasoline Tax under Acts of 1945, Chap. 719 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Licenses Fines Special Assessments General Government iroteotion of Persons and Property Health and Sanitation Highways Charities (Other than federal grants for aid to dependent children) Old Age Assistance (Other than federal grants) Old Age Tax (Meals) Gen.Laws, Chap. 64B, Sec. 10 Soldiers' Benefits Schools Recreation • Public :service Enterprises (Such as ;rater Dept., etc.) Cemeteries (Other than trust funds and sale of lots) Interest: On taxes and Assessments In lieu of Taxes: Arlin ton and Cambridge $72,034.65 34,384.39 493.72 17,550.43 15,000.00 3,000.00 100.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 200.00 1,500.00 100.00 80030.00 30,000.00 2,431.83 500.00 6,000.00 200.00 44,521.77 1,500.00 3,500.00 660.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $248,181.79 (3) 124 $44,326.63 11,868.07 $1,213,193.24 'Additional Overestimates of Previous Years Amounts voted to be available funds: Amount and date of by Commissioner of and Taxation $12,530.67 14,734.69 191,433.45 taken from December April June 10, $1,400.79 approval Corporations 31, 1945 17, 1946 1946 $218,698.81 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $220,099.60 TOTAL E2•TIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS NET Al.,MU,.;T TO BE RA13ED BY TAX ATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Number of Polls - 4085 at 42.00 each Total Valuation: Personal Property 41,628,647 Tax Rate ',$'33.00 Real Estate 20, 696,761 Gain on fractional divisions of tax rate TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON FULLS AND PROPERTY ITEMS NOT ENT RING INTO THE D% Tz RMINATI ON OF THE TAX RATE Betterments and Special Amount Committed Assessments added to Interest Taxes: Apportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Vater Assessments Apportioned Street Assessments Apport ioned Sidewalk Assessments Water Liens added to Taxes $1,312.99 844.70 1,190.38 11.88 818.53 ;4,176.48 U93.92 158.88 117.04 1.44 ;571.28 125 $466,281.39 $744,911.85 8,170.00 53,745.35 662, 993.111 3.39 $744,511.85 4.749.76 TOTAL AMOUNT Or 1946 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OP ASSESS1 sNTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR -7,7749,661.61 (4) RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE Commit- Date of went Commit- ment 126 Number Commissioner's Excise Value First May 1, 1946 1,158 0111,660 $3,947.91 Second Sept. 10, 1946 2,258 186,240 8,404.98 Third Oct. 25, 1946 633 - 197,230 4,574.79 Fourth Dec. 6, 1946 112 35,020 635.07 Fifth Dec. 26, 1946 158 83,870 1,115.19 Respectfully submitted, Clyde E. 5teeves, Chairman Leland H. Emery, William H. .hanahan, William 1. Burnham, Frederick J. Spencer, ASSESSORS OF LEXINGTON. (5) 127 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massaohueetts Gentlemen: 1 submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1946. a�Scalest'�yviCBS Adjusted Sealed Condemned ,..,.-- Platform over 5,000 lbs, 2 Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs. 3 26 Counter 100 lbs. or over 2 Beam over 100 lbs. 2 Counter under 100 lbs. or over 3 24 Spring 100 lbs. or over 1 10 30 1 Spring under 100 lbs. 1 33 Computing under 100 lbs. 4 Personal Weighing Prescription 7 rahiate Avoirdupois 151 Apothecary i4 Troy Capacity Measures Liquid 56 Automatic Measuring Devices Meters 1" inlet 8 b1 1 Latex's over 1" inlet 1 11 1 Meters Grease 3 Cloth Measures Liter Meet s Yard -Sticks 21 128 Sealing Fees -Paid to Town Treasurer t1O0.93 Licensee -dunk -Paid direct to Town Treasurer 500.00 Licenses -Hawkers and Peddlers 20.00 (paid direct to Town Treasurer) $ 620.93 1 have made 689 trim, re-.weighiugs of commodities sold or put up for rile; of which 210 were found incorrect and rectified. 1 tested, adjusted, and sealed, scales in all public schools and tho Health Clinic. Respectfully submitted, Is/ Ralph E. Chadwick Sealer of Weights and Measures 129 REPORT or tim TO':;1N COLT'5EL Deoember 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Toren Office Building Lexington, Laasachusetts Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 6 of Article AI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing us Town Counsel for the period from February 8, 1946 to December 31, 1946. "(a) all actions by or against the Town which were pending at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year;" 1. Town of Lexington v. Elizabeth Latter; Middlesex Superior Court ho. 140572• An action of contract to recover welfare payments, 2. Town of Lexington v. United States; District Court of the United States No. 6587 M.D. Condemnation proceedings arising out of the closing of Wood Street near the Bedford Airport. 3. Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, Tax Lien Case No. 26455 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, Tax Lien Case No. 26456 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No. 26457 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No. 26453 Town of Lexington v..Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No, 26460 Town of Lexington v. `Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No. 26461 Town of Lexington, v. Minnie M. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No. 26462 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees, Tax Lien Case No. 26464 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder' s Stock Fgrm, Inc., Tax Lien Case No. 26465 Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Tax Lien Case No. 26466 130 All of the hbove cases were initiated in the Land Court to foreclose the right to redeem tax titles taken by the Town for non-payment of taxes. " (b) all, actions brought by or against the Town during such year," 1. Town of Lexington v. Estate of Frank A. Rlexinger. Action for recovery of welfare payments. 2. Carson, et als v. Board of Appeals of Lexington; Middlesex Superior Court No. 13806. -Equity; Supreme Judicial Court No. 46430Equity. Action arising out of a permit granted by the Board of Appeals to Lovell Bus Lines, Inc. for the erection and maintenance of a garage for storage and light repair at premises numbered 47- 49 Bedford Street, Lexington. 3. Harry C. Boyd, et al, v. Building Inspector and Board of Appeals of Lexington; Yiddle-- sex Superior Court No. 13878 -Equity. Action arising out of a permit granted by the Board of Appeals to Viano Properties, Inc. for the erection of an addition to the garage et 34 Bedford Street, Lexington. 4. Helen Delay, ppa v. Town of Lexington. Action for injuries sustained by falling due to an alleged defective condition of Vine Street, Lexington. 5. Town of Lexington v. Nichola Fakkel, et al; Land Court No. 6807-S. Town of Lexington v. Suburban Land Company; Land Court No. 6962-s. Town of Lexington v. Charles R, Nasky, et al; Land Court No. 6962-s. Town of Lexington v. Niles Nelson; Land Court No. 6962-5. The above actions were initiated in the Land Court to procure Certificates of Title to registered land held by the Town of Lexington on tax deeds. 131 settled June 21, 1946 by payment of 713.97, representing total amount due including interest and costs. Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees; Tax Lien Case No. 26466. Base settled August 15, 1946 by payment of 3b0.40, representing total amount due in- cluding interest and costs. Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al Trustees; Tax Lien Case No. 26461, Case settled August 19, 1946 by payment of $647.41, representing; total amount due in- cluding interest and costs. Town of Lexington v, Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees; Tax Lien Case No. 26460. Case settled on September 24, 1946 by payment of $1,576,45, representing total amount due including interest and costs. 4. Harry C. Boyd, et al, v. Building inspector and Board of Appeals of Leat ngton, Case disposed of by final decree to the effect that the granting of the permit was within the jurisdiction of the Board of Appeals and modifying the permit by consent and stipulation of all parties by moving; the building back to the building line on lot of Petitioner. 5.. Helen Delay, ppa v. Town of Lexington. This case was within the privisions of the Ben- eral Liability Insurance Policy carried by the Town, and ;vas settled by the insurance company for $100.00. 6. Town of Lexington v. Nicholas Land Court No. 6807-S. Town of Lexington v. Suburban Land Court No. 6962--5. Town of Lexington v. Charles Land Court No. 6962-5. Fakkel, et al; Land Company; R. Nasky; The above three cases were disposed of by pro- curing a decree from the Land Court ordering new Certificates of Title to issue in the name of the Town of Lexington. 132 6■ Town of Lexington v. William Riohards; Middlesex Superior Court Teo. 14037 - Equity. Bill in Equity to restrain violation of Zoning Law of the Town of Lexington. " (c) all actions settled car disposed of during such year." 1. Town of Lexington v, Estate of Elixabe th Latter, as amended. Case disposed of by payment to Town of L,859.92, rep- resenting ep_resentin ; all assets of estate after sale of real estate and deduction of expenees of administration and payment of amount of first mortgage. The total claim amounted to 4,931.09. 2. Town of Lex1na'ton v. United States, This case has become moot in view of the reopening of Wood Street. 3, Town of Lextn- von v. Ninnie i:i. Ryder, et al; Tax Lien Case No. 26462. Case settled on Larch 19, 1946 by payment of 41,763.88, representing total mount due inclucin,g interest and posts. Town of Lexinrrton v. Ryder's Stock Farre, Inc.; Tux Lien Case No. 26465. Care settled on March 19, 1946 by payment of '295.25, representing total amount due including interest and costs. Town of Lexin{ton v. Charles W, Ryder; Tax Lien Case No. 26456, Case settled April 12, 1946 by payment of 1801,52, representing total amoi;nt due including interest and costs. Town of Lexington v, Charles W. Ryder; Tax Lien Case No. 26456. Case settled May 14, 1946 by payment of 320.84, representing total amount due including interest and costs, Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder; Tax Lien Case No. 26464, Case settled on May 14, 1946 by payment of 246,16, representing total amount due including interest and costs. Town of Lexington v. Charles W. Ryder, et al, Trustees; Tax Lien Case No. 26457, 133 7. Town of Lexington v. Estate of Frank A. Riexinger, Case disposed of on August 21, 1946 by a payment of $$96.80, representing payment in full of all amount due for welfare payments. During the year, proceedings were initiated and completed for the taking by eminent domain the properties of Warren E. Russell, Lexington Estates Trust, and the William E. Mu11iken Estate in compliance with the votes at the Annual Town Meeting. During the year, various opinions were sub- mitted in writing upon the request of the Board of Selectmen and the various other Boards of the Town. The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and for disbursements in each of such actions during such year and for other services not covered by his regular salary are as follows; - Town of Lexington v. Estate of Elizabeth Latter $ 100.00 Town of Lexington v. Estate of Frank A. Rtexinger.... $ 100.00 Boyd, et al v. Building Inspector and Board of Appeals fi 300.00 Carson, et els v. Board of Appeals0 350.00 Town of Lexington v. Minnie M. Ryder, . et al, Tax Lien Case No. 26462 )- Town of Lexington v. Ryder t s Stock $ 25.00 Farm, Inc i Tax Lien Case No. 26465 Eminent Domain Prooeedir_gs t 150.30 Drafting Various Deeds t• 130.00 r1,155.00 My appreciation is hereby extended to the members of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Treasurer, the Clerk of the Board of Assessors, and to the members of the various un1Raid Boards for the generous assistanoe and cooperation so graciously extended to me during the past year. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Daniel A. Lynch REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1946 Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 134 If Mary learns as a child to stand straight and with poise, she will grow up a better and healthier woman, while Sohnnie learning to walk properly and to carry himself well will be far happier and better able to look the world in the eye as he grows to maturity. That is the way, at least, that Lexington sees it and why it is willing to appropriate each year sufficient funds to carry on the Posture Clinic, one of the few successful projects of its kind in the country. Each year, for the past 20, around 200 ohildred with posture problems have been given specialized treatment. Starting out as an experiment sponsored by the Public Health Association it is now a recognized town department. Five volunteer Members of the committee are appointed by the Selectmen. A trained worker, Mrs, Angela Murphy Donnelly, Bouve-Bo ston School. of Physical Education graduate, has been with the clinic since its inception. The present examining physician is Dr. Mary Moor9 first woman to serve as trustee of Boston City Hospital. This year, 187 children selected from the five grade schools in town have been given special examination and treatment. They were ch.nsen after minute perusal of silhouetteograph pictures taken of every child in grades three through six in each school. Only these graded C. and D. are taken and their treatment and instruction comes with the cooperation of the school authorities after school hours. Twice each year, this group is brought Saturday mornings to the high school for special examination by Dr. Moore. Parents are urged to be present for conference and to talk over her recommendations. In 16 cases this past year, further hospital examination and treatment beyond the work of the clinic was recommended. In this way, a large group of children whose posture defects might have led to more serious complications if left untended have been treated with no cost to their parents. Of these, 49 have been discharged. The rest 135 continue their treatments until cured. Parental appreoietion of this work hoe been shown, this year, in lnoreaaed attendance of mothers and fathers at the clinics with Dr. Moore and in their 000p®ration with Urs. Donnelly in working out the treatments. Committee members, this pest year, have included besides the chairmen, Miss Margaret !cies, representing the elementary school teachers; Mrs. Dana Norris, one- time pupil in the clinic; Mrs. Lawrence Viano, former physical education teacher and Mrs. E. J. Vadeboncoeur, aotive in the Townes Parent-Teacher work. Dorothy Lindsay Chairman, Posture Clinic 136 Leximgton, Masa. Dec* 31, 19146 To the Honorable The Board of Selectmen Ston MASS, Gentlemen: The Committee in charge of the lectures provided for under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnum and Susanna E. Cary submits its Seventeenth Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946. The lectures provided were as follows: February 5 Lt. ,John Naeon Broom USNR GREASE PAINT AND PRINTERS INK March 1 Lewd Store WHAT WE MAY EXP CT IN THE FUTURE October 30 Lt. Comdr. James Britt USNR ON FRIENDLY FIELDS The expenSes incurred for these lectures which have been defrayed by the Isaac Farris Cary Educational fund amounted to $1,338.09 of vh eh $1,175.00 was paid to lecturers and the balance paid for print, ushers, and other expense. Hespectfu11y submitted, 'e. Raymond A. Bond Walter Sands p• Clark Chairman REPORT OF TEE POLICE DSPARTMENT 137 December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Ma ss a c'tuee tt s Gentlemen: I have the honor of submittinng, the following report of the Lexington Police Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1946. Total Number of Arrests 164 Offenses far which Arrests were made: Assault 1 Assault and BattFsry 5 Assault with Intent to Fill 1 Attempt Arson 2 Begetting 1 Breaking and Entering 1 Breaking Glass in e Building 1 Cruelty to Animals 1 Delinquents 26 Drunkenness . 30 Lsoappes 1 Failing to Slow at intersection 1 Going Away After Damage to Property5 'improper Equipment 2 Larceny 10 Malicious Destruction of Property 2 Manslaughter 2 Fon--Support -- 5 Operating to nrdaner 17 Operating with View Obstructed 1 Operating after (evocation of License1 Operating Uninsured Crirw_- _.... 1 Operating Under influence of Liquor10 Operating; Unregistered Car 1 Operating without Authority 2 Operating Without a Licence---_ 9 Reoeiv ink; Stolen Property ------w-- 2 Registering Bets 2 Runaway 3 Speeding Suspioiaus Person Trespassing 1 138 Unnatural Act Violation of Game Laws Violation of Law of Road 1 4 1 Violation of Probation 3 Dispositions of Arrests: Committed 26 Continued 5 Deported-- 1 Dismissed 20 Filed 10 Fined 42 Found Not Guilty 10 Probation 15 Released- 11 Suspended 8 Turned Over to Veteran's Hospital 1 Turned Over to Other Polioe Dept. 15 Total 164 Miscellaneous Business: Animals cared for - Sick or Injured 21 Animals oared for - Stray 30 Automobiles reported stolen 5 Automobiles recovered 13 Automobiles tagged for parking violations 183 Bicycles reported stolen 16 Bicycles recovered 16 Buildings found open 76 Committed to Danvers State Hospital 1 Committed to McLean's Hospital 1 Committed to Worcester State Hospital3 Fire alarms responded to 60 Injured or sick persons assisted 20 Lost dogs reported 60 Lost dogs returned to owners 34 Messages delivered 82 Missing persons investigated 33 Public Utilities notified of defects 68 Reports and complaints investigated 746 Speed checks 62 Street lights reported out 121 Transients accomodated 24 Vacant houses repdIrted 154 Total mileagerecorded on oar # 31 32092 Total miles ;rerecorded on spare cars 31100 Total milea. e recorded on car # 32 5780 Automobile Accidents of 1946 by Months: 'anuary 9 February 14 March 14 April 18 May 5 urge 16 July. 14 August 13 September 9 October 15 November 20 December 17 fatal 139 We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who have no --operated with and assisted us in the per- formance of our various duties. Respectfully submitted /8/ John W. Ryoroft Chief of Police Commissioners JAMES J. WALSH JOHN E. GILCREAST ALBERT N. BURNHAM Superintendent RALPH H. MARSHALL towu of Lexington OFFICE OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1A6, 140 T6 the Fon .'l1a Bow of rieiect' en I xin ton, MOsachusetts. -ho .rd of Cemetery Coraianion' submits t?:e followm ing report covering their work a= +'inn. TIle various cemeteries have received the nececsary omre t kj Vim in good, o:.*Leer, 417d. 1141:vo been tisroved }.urO I egctb1r.,, The buildings et Penroe ::itintetery ere in geed condition ar_d. :s ve ;me repaired when reretzi: ; . The tot house at Wastvi.ev Cemetery is t:. tot r condition buing mach 't. -c a=aci1 ire'su to to surra Mi9t' mlount of equipment ,' ent use sC for maintenance of tit.. ;property. It is noir plass: to build a wot?.t:s.blo 1,n:;. z r from t•- zdsavpil.able, silartahle for oo r nes.csa pro. viding rest rocs::: and office. Thir, .;eAr vo eomu :feted a section n nno ths main drive of -fiura velde 64ctIon at .^e: tviest !:cemetery. This had never bee :> completeic rear+ aeien tn the ia.:..:ear oo of t' -c C7 o? i;s, :sovi cl fr Tots t.hi c sectIon. Aaditionat f10 'nr -do 6.174 trees have Iisan ! e's try -: u - t i fh Cie grounds. J. new flag pole wan tore' -ted in r: central legation 'a we are ver j ; .taf 1 to nnr con i=3 icsnor, Joh z. G -i1 :merit for pre.• seating sic vi;h e. flag. There is a s?a r4 for Tore lots in unset Section w,btcb will provtcie a !Mar tele tion of lots As wel nn root t?'..e rhe.!and for future ;1e hope to be able to o'fer these o r lots irz roar. ;ftorte are being natio eae:. ynrr to improve the arpear- anoe of all ,AiCietel" tan. 'Special attention is even G± lot t under perretual care At :rb..rce r.:enetery, It 1.e6 hoped that same Iota veal be T lacer? u:•der such care. ` 'ae1"a were ninety six (90) intermento e£uriug the year 1948'.. '4tntvisw ^4: e'er$, ai.vt*• sever [ 7) ?fxnr` a 4meter7. twenty nine (29). dor ter three (0.3) lots And t'tirteen (13) single graves war° sold at Iti Ftview (%emIterye JAMES J. WALSH JOHN E. GILCREAST ALBERT H. BURNHAM COMMISSIONERS RALPH H. MARSHALL SUPERINTENDENT `C�•AfiJIC of eP7C[ttgtDY[ OFFICE OF 1.41 CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS 2. The following list of sums 1,^s llector during the year= - Westview Cemetery Sale of Tilts and Graves Perpetual Gare lands Interments Foundations Rent Loweringlevics and green Total Nexnroe Cemetery i'erpet lal Care TFUnfis Sale of Land A .:ua1 Care Interments Foundations Lowering device and green LEXINGTON. MASS. been rdd to the Town Co - Total Tour commissioners wish to thl .nit for t},els` :zelp and uo-operi tion whenever it "upon them. the was $57"78.75 27?i3.75 972.0C 380.00 120.00 360.00 $9381.50 10.00 187.25 379.52 65.90 0.799.67 other depa.rtmets necessary to call RespectT fly submitted., Liexicyton Cemetery Commissioners. J_ ' Sherman. 142 REPORT OF INS'EOTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1946. On December 15, 1946 the Division of Livestock Disease Control issued instructions and books requesting examination of all meet stook, sheep and swine end a regard showing numbers of same together with numbers of horses and goats. The oorip:eted list is to be used by the Department of Agriculture as an annual aenaus. The above information is to be completed not later than January 27, 1947. The following table will show approximately what that inspection consisted of. Number of premises inspected where cattle kept...50 Number of cattle inspected 318 Number of horses reported 72 Number of sheep reported 4 Number of swine reported 644 Number of cattle showing barn itoh or mange 15 Number of cattle identified when shipped inter- state 21 Number of calls made on interstate shipments7 lumber of ;,oats reported During the year the doss of the town required the following attention. Number of dogs quarantined for biting people68 Number of calls made after quarantine 71 Number of rabies cases during the year none Total number of oalls on dogs and oats 139 Total number of calls on large animals 57 Total number of oalls on all animals 196 143 In early May a Rabies Clinic roceived the Brine amount of support as in previous year's, indicating a continuation of the interest of owners of doge in Rabies Vaccination. 1 wish to express my appreciation of the support of the Board of Health and the Police Department at all times. Respectfully submitted, Chester L. Blakely, M.D.V. Inspector of Animals REPORT OF 7PF BOARD OP A P PALS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Maseachuset to Gentlemen: 144 December 51, 1946 The Board of Appeals reports that forty—five hearings and nine special meetings were geld during the year 1946, and decisions rendered ea follows: Jan. 11 John F. Rich To erect a garage at 27 Meriam Street, said garage not having the required distance from the street line. Granted. Feb. 8 Robert iso insa1vos To alter dwelling at 353 Concord Avenue to scoomu. modate two fry i lies. °rented. Peb. 8 Vincent Popiano To erect a garage at 74 Middle Street, said gerege not having the required distance from the street line. Denied. March 1 Sz n»el Sanders To erect and maintain a roadside stand at 404 Bedford Street. Granted for one year. March 1 Peter Re lbu rn To establish a blacksmith shop at 185 Burlington Street. Denied. March 1 Lovell Bus Lines, Inc. To construct a garage at the corner of Lincoln & School Streets. Denied. Apr. 5 Andrew Cupp To construct and maintain a packing room, boiler room, garage and greenhouse on property opposite 186 Woburn Street. Granted. Apr. 5 Mary 1. Damaeo To change the areas of three lots located on the corner of Pletcher Avenue and Hayes Lane. Granted. 145 Apr& 5 Clarence L. Cole '3, erect a garage at SO Propeat Bili fid, said garage not having the required di, stance from the lot line. Dented. Apr. 5 Dr. J. R. u t teri des To establish a dentist office at 1883 Massachusetts Aveanue. Granted. Apr.. 26 !amen P* Breslin To enlarge present building at 2219 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted. Apr* 26 fury LmPortu ne To maintain a riding school located at 113 Concord Avenue, Granted. May 10 Minute Ban Foods, Inc. To construct a stone and lodger building at the corner of Ltnln Street and Marrett Road. Granted:, May 17 Evelyn 0. Mawhinney To construct ma automobile salesroom at 581 Marrett Road. Granted. May 24 Robert Cady To extend present garage located at 10 Greenwood Street. Granted. May 24 nano Properties, Inc. To erect addition to front of present garage building located at 1868 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted. June 14 Donald B. Pa:xlkner To alter existing 2 -ear garage located on Webb Street to provide temporary living quarters. Granted for one year. June 14 Ri +iia rd Kelly To renew permit for maintenance of a golf driving rare on 14nd on Lowell street* Granted until June 8, 1947. June 14 New England Telephone and Telegraph company To erect an addition to the present telephone exchange at 27 ivasey Street. Granted. July 18 Prank A. and Mary Napoli To conduct roadside stand on property located on Barrett 1otd and Fiddle Street. granted for one year. July 18 Lawrence X. Pious, M.D. 146 To mai n tai. n phyet clan ? e office at 256 Bedford Street, Gran ted.. July 18 Charlene J. E jorkgren To erect a building at the rear of 265 Bedford Street for the pnrf`,ase if storage end playroom. Gran ted. July 25 Julia (rent To sub -divide the parcel ,.. f lard located at 527 Maasaaehvf setts Aver ue. 1 -ranted. July 25 C. Henry Jackson To alter the .barn located s t 47 Clarke Street for temporary liv3.n crsrter.s. Granted until ju y 25, 1951. 1 g. 15 dva9,r' A. 'carne r To construct a dwe=lling on lot on }! y€s Avenue, said lot hav? nz g frontage of only eighty-five feet. Granted« Au3s 1577 rtrude B. Mara To erect and 'r -a i ntai. n a retail gasoline and oil service stet! on on property loos ted et 9-11 Merlon Street. Denied. Aug. 15 Community Nursery Pchoa3, Inc. To maintain and operkte nursery school end kindergarten on prey i sea 11ca te, between erg 2295 and 2361 Ia ssashnsetts Avenue. Denied. Sep. 10 B. A. Simeone To construct a cork rete house on Maple Street, the construction of ,stich wt11 not moet the req i..re+nents of the Building 137 -law. nled. Sep. 12 Ralph H. Wells, M.D. To slob -divide a parcel of 1 for atl= at 1430 Tffessachi:setts Ave n e. len` ed. Sep. 12 John L. Pi.cha tte, 8erti•-a V. Pichette, Lillian D. Prarkt To creat and "ain te? n a retail :aasoltne end oil servl es a to ti on on premises lova ted st 847-.855 Messaaahu se tts Avenue. Denied. Pep. 12 Clifford P. Wildest, Sr. To alter a building at 74 of n to r Street into a single family residence. Denied. Oct. 4 John Sullivan To sub divide a parcel of lend located at ap- proximately 2385 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted. 147 Oct. 4 Edith G. Tyler To maintain a rest home located at 31 Maple Street. Granted. Oct. 18 Anthony R. Coloz23., M. D. To maintain a physician's office at 627 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted. Oct. 18 Jesse Ferreira To erect and maintain a roadside stand on Lots 27 and 28 Waltham Street. Denied.. 0o ■ 18 William L. $',rrayer, Jr. To creat a prefabricated house on land located on Block 20, Lots 13 and 14 Dexter Road. Denied. Nov. 1 Manuel A. Csrnha To canatruct and naintd n a greenhouse at 33 Centre Street. Granted. Nov. 8 William A. Barnes To construct a store and locker building at the corner of Lincoln. and School Street. Denied. Nov. 8 Sthel M. Koester To maintain and operate a kindergarten on the premises located at 11 lee Road. Granted. Nov. 8 Richard P. Cassidy To alter a building located at 18 Curve Street into a single family residence. Granted. Nov. 15 Veterans of Foreign Wars To erect a memorial building on the so-called old Adama School lot on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue. Denied. Dec. 6 Lexington Coal Company To install three aboveground steel sealed tanks for the storage of 30,000 gallons of range and fuel oil on the property of the Lexington Coal Company on Bedford Street. Granted. Dec. 6 Lily C. Johanson To maintain a riding school and stable on the premises located at 503 Concord Avenue. Granted until December 31, 1948. Dec. 6 Mary L. Schumacher To alter a one family house to accommodate more than one family on the premises located at 148 Wood Street. Granted. 8 Deo. 27 Herbert v. Abbott To erect ald ma intsan s building for the purpose of selling fez -mend garden equipment at the south.. easterly corner of Valtham Street and Concord avenue. Oriented,' Respectfully submitted, Errol H. Locke SInthroty. 3ovkw i' dbal 3. Milton Brown D. B. Nickerson Lester T. Redman 149 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH i December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1946. In the beginning, of the year, 1946 Dr. Ivan G. Pyle resigned as Chairman of the Board due to the fact that it is not possible for him to be present at most of the meetings. Mr. George E. Russell was elected Chairman and served in this capacity until November, when he resigned because of i11 health. He agreed, however, to continue to serve as a member of the Board. Mr. R. L. VoQuillan was eleoted to fill the vacancy caused by Ur. Russell's resignation. The Board of Health meets regularly the third Thursday of each .month and weloones any suggestions or conatruative aritioi s€ . pertaining to health subjects. Restaurant lnspeotions Inspeotion of bakeries, restaurants and other estab- lishments selling; and preparing foods has been made et regular intervals by the Health inspector. Upon completion of our new Board of Health Rules and Regulations pertaining to such establishments, it is planned to issue a Board of Health Approval Certificate to establishments which conform to the requirements of the Health Rules and Regulatiions. The conditions, at present, in our establishments where food is sold and prepared are considered to be average, and the Board feels that inspeotions at regular intervals with an Approval Certifioate to those meeting; our sanitary require- ments will prevent unsanitary conditions and possible out- breaks of food -borne diseases, Rabies Clinic At the Free Rabies Clinic held. In May, 470 dogs were inoculated against rabies. The Clinic is'.lioensed dogs owned by residents of Lexington and the Board urges all owners of dogs to take advantage of this servioe. 150 Communicable Diseases No. In No, In Metropolitan Disease Lexington State Hospital Total Chicken Pox 33 33 Dysentery, Flexner Type 4 4 Diphtheria Dog Bite 78 7$ German Measles 11 11 Lobar Pneumonia 6 6 - Measles 305 305 Mumps 8 8 Scarlet Fever 27 2 29 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 12 12 Whooping Cough 22 22 Anterior Po1irzyelitis 1 1 Influenza Septic Sore Throat Paratyphoid Fever (Salmonella bacilli) 1 1 Erysipelas Typhoid Fever 1 1 Physicians are requested to cooperate in reporting communicable diseases, and in vases where patients are being cared for by members of their own families, we urge the families to report the diseases. The functions of a Board of Health provide for sanitary inspection of housing facilities, assure a safe water supply, supervise food -handling, establishments, safeguard milk supplies, check on the sanitary condition of swing pools, garbage and refuse disposal, minimize a:aolce and other nul,sanoes, assure proper hospital facilities to meet the needs of the community and oversee the immunization and quarantine of people when a aozz unc able disease is present in the community. The Hoard of Health shall endeavor to carry on all such necessary services in 1947. Respectfully submitted, R. L. McQuillan, Chairman George E. Russell Ivan G. Pyla, M. D. 151 REPORT OF THE HEALTH INSPECTOR December 31, 1946 To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit ray report as Health Inspector for the year 1946. Number of Inspections Septic tank and Cesspool inspections 380 Garbage vehicles inspected 22 Grocery stores and markets 190 Restaurants 70 Septic tank and Cesspool ,permits granted 122 Complaints on Cesspools and Septic tanks 30 Animal Permits granted 45 Respectfully submitted, /s/ John Lamont Health Inspector 1 REPORT OF SHADE TREE AND MOTH DIVISIONS December 31, 1946 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 15 Gentlemen: The work of these Divisions was very limited this past year. It consisted mostly of removing dead trees or those too badly injured by the storm of June 8 to be repaired; removing dead wood and spraying. The lower branches of a good many of our young trees are interfering with the free use of the sidewalks, especially when the foliage is on, and after a storm. Ae should try to correct this condition in the coming year. Because of the building boom, and the new streets being laid out, there will be a demand for the planting of young trees. Care should be taken that all wires for telephones, electric lights and the fire department be placed under ground when possible. If this is done, our shade tree planting will not be such a problem. No effort was made this year to plant the land set aside for a Town Forest. We do not think it advisable to do this until the town dump is farther away from this plot of land as there is always the possibility of fire, The young trees planted in the small nursery at the Public Works building are doing very well and will be ready for transplanting next year. These trees should be large enough for roadside planting in 1949. The Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory at the Massachusetts State College in Amherst, Aassachusetts, has confirmed the report that this disease has been discovered in the elm trees in Quincy. Since this is the firbt time that this fungus has been found in the greater Boston ares, we have cause to be alarmed. Although the beetle that carries the fungus was first discovered in Cambridge in the early 19001s, this is the first time that the disease has been found this side of the Connecticut River. Quincy is seventy-five miles from the nearest point of infestation, and Lexington less than twenty --five miles from Quincy. It can plainly be seen that we must be ever watchful that this fungus does not get established in Lexington. 153 Shade Tree Report2. In the early spring the wild cherry and apple trees along the roadaidea and to our parks were sprayed with DDT powder to combat the tent caterpillar. This powder did an exoelient job and we believe this practice should be continued. In order:_ to get better results, a r praying crew should be kept on the job frau early May until the first of August. The elm leaf beetle is still very troublesome. In order to control this insect it Is necessary to spray twice a year. It is mush different from other insects as the larvae eats from the under side of the leaves. The gypsy moth condition remains about the same as last year, and it is kept under control by the same methods,— such as ereoeoting the egg clusters and sprving with a lead poison, It was necessary for us to call, on the water and flighway Divisions to help out during the spraying season. This praotiae will have to be oontinued until our forces are built up to a point where we can send out two sprayers at the same time. The wind storm of June 8 calmed a great deal of damage to many of aur trees, but it was quickly cleaned up and we were able to keep within our budget. W0 wish to thank all town employees for their cooperation* Respectfully submitted, Supt. Shade Tree and Moth Divisions 154 REPORT OF THE T OST OF LXINGTON PATRIOTS' DAY COIF TTEE To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: During the reoent war years the observanoe of Patriots' Day, April 19 has been on a minimum scale, but hostilities being ended it was planned that in 1946 ?e would have a somewhat more elaborate celebration, but when it was found that Patriots* Day was also Good Friday, your oommittee decided to again omit the after- noon parade and other entertainment features. The request for an appropriation of $1000, was withdrawn and one of $300. asked for. The Sunrise Parade and Flag Raising ceremony was held as usual comprising all the local scout organizations esoorted by units from the local military and patriotic organizations. Music was furnished by the Lexington Drum Corps and the Lexin:ton Girl scouts Drum Corps. Visiting units of Sea Scouts from nearby towns Also participated. The Memorial exdroises at the Battle Monument began this year at 10:30 a.m. , conducted by the Lexington Minute Men and the Lexington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution with the assistance of local clergy and Selectmen. The enaotment of the historic rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes, Jr., were auooessfully tined so that the celebration was ooncluded before noon out of deference to Good Friday. A collation luncheon was served by the Lexington Red Cross Canteen to the partiolpants in the memorial exercises, invited guests and the band. From 10:00 a.m. to noon, a program mainly of patriotic and religious music was rendered by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliiary Band, . Flatil e 524 in a most appropriate manner, arranged as a concert band. Thanks are acknowledged to Mr, Albert F. Douglas for furnishing chairs for the band. Expenses approved by your committee amounted to :,'1316.62, using the inoone from the Leroy S. Brown Fund, — 125.00 and from the .300. town appropriation--- 191.62 4 316.62 155 Bills paid as follows: - U.S. Coast Guard Band $ 175.00 A. G. Frothin&ham, Clerk of Committee Boston Public Celebrations Aasoo- iation Ye Town Diner, Lexington John J. Rudd J. T. Carlson, Florist, wreaths Simon W. Robinson Lodge Associates Lexington Red Cross Canteen 16.42 14.00 30.00 6.20 10.00 15,00 //5.0/� 50.00 316.62 A. Edward Rowse, Chairman James J. Carroll George E. Foster William A. Barnes Julius Seltzer By Albert 0. Frothin&ham, Clerk 2x Officio. 156 REPORT OF MEMORIAL DAY C01flITTEE To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Masseohusetts Gentlemen,- The entlemen,-.The observance of Memorial Day, NO 3❑, 1946, was carried out as befitting this historic day. The rolls of the departed Comrades of all wars were read and the graves decorated with flags and wreaths. All the local organizations and Auxiliaries were represented by units in the parade, led by the Lexington Drum Corps. Taps were sounded at the cemeteries and at the Battle Green and volleys fired by the firing squad. Light refreshments were served to the marchers and guests at Cary Memorial building by ladies of the auz- lilari.es. We acknowledge our thanks to the teachers and the school girls who carried the wreaths, and to the Clergy for their prayerful participation. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War appreciate the honor accorded their organization in Lexington in lead- ing the Memorial Day observances since our fathers of the G.A.R. have all died, but our present organization is small, and we would ask that the other military and patriotic organizations enter more fully into the spirit of the day and make it more truly a Memorial to all,_ Comrades who made the supreme sacrifice or fought to defend our country in all wars. The total expenditures authorized by your committee amounted to $259.64, detail of bills paid are as follows: Stanley Hill Post 30 American Legion, The Flag Center, for flags J. T. Carlson, Florist, for wreaths Partridges Bakery, for collation supplies Drum Corps, $35.00 32.00 164.00 28.64 259.64 MEMORIAL DAY 00 am WEE Albert H. Burnham, George E. Foster, Chairman. won OF viz ILK mS?iiCToE To The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 157 December 31, 1946 / I herewith submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year 1946. Number of samples stozed 94 Samples analyzed for butter fat, solids and bacteria 94 Inspection of Mil plants.. 30 Inspection of farms . 104 Milk licensee issued ... 62 O1eororporine licenses issued 20 Respectfully submitted, Zohn Lamont Milk Inspector 158 REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OE SLAUGHTERING December 31, 1946 TO The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering from January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946. JOSEPH 14or1SIGHOR Cattle .... 843 Calves... 393 nags 143 Sheep-. 11©y moats.... IGC Nineteen carcases wore condemned and properly disposed of. Respectfully submitted, George G. whiting Slaughtering Inspector 159 REPOid OF SUPERINTENi,ENT OF PUBLIC eORKB December 31, 19416 To the Honorable bo erd of Selectmen Lexington/ Messechusetts Gentlemen: One ye=; r ago, u ] n t: ing _-office es Sueerirtendent Of Public a orks, I was indeea fortunate in aevin ; Colonel Henry B. Berry in the Le art ant to instruct me end guide me in any meow ani; varied Cuties. He i :os moat cooperative and S NM gra e tly indebted to him for his ; :s: i s tance. During the year 1946 the Public Works Department continued the maintenance end o, eru.tion of essential services. In addition a ub ti. ati ei amount of new con- struction was underte en .end accomplished .in the Water end Sewer Divisions. We ere still handicapped by s short .ge of experienced men in this twee and materials are still scarce and deliveries far from satisfactory' Several of the former To4n .Employees who were occupied in war time industries have returned to the employ of the Town. A few new men have also been added to our force with the result that the strength of the De cartmertt has been bolstered up coo sieerebly. One clerk hes been ti°adeu to the office personnel for the Plumbing, Building end Pert( Dapertments. Our clerical force in the Administrative Office, which hes been ata minimum during the war yep;rs, is now confronted e nth added ,ork and in ;such proportions, sue to increesea activity in the Department, that many im- portant records of vital interest ane necessity have not been kept up to date. Routine billing for sewer and eater service instelletions and similar cleric =1 work has also been delayed. It is important that tz competent clerk be secured as soon as one is avalI b; e3 at which tie the office will be set de with, one girl eating as Chief Clerk who will coardin; .te all pauses of the office work and .ssist in its aecomplisi €nt, (1) 160 Funds were available this year for an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. An appointment, however, has not been made due to the lack of qualified epplicants. The Building and Plumbing Lepartments which have been oper:.:ted under part time inspectors were consolidated this yeer ur.on the retireeient of Building Inspector, William A. Cann, Mr. E. A. Lindstrom, who was part time Plumbing Ins7)Lc tor, ivas ap visiteµ 4 full ti,ae official of the Tom to fill both offices. This was a desirable and necessary love due to the increa ed ectivity in the building field. Indications are that with the increased volume of work anticipated for the next several years it will lie necessary to increese our outside personnel when qualified men ;::.re available. At least one foreman should :also be added to our force. We have e poet capable General Foremen. with only one assistant foreman to eid him, With so many varied duties and with the amount of ground to cover it is imperative that we cake this addition to our personnel as soon as a qu alified men is eva:.li ble. The following ; table shows the com.,earison of em)loyee personnel for the years noted: Dec...51 L .c.31 isec.31 L€:c.31 Lec.31 341 1943 1944 1945 1946 Ad: finis tration 7 w 2 2 2 Engineering 6 5 4 5 5 Clerical 6 4 3 3 4 Parks 9• 2 2 5 4 ^Lh__rfa.cs $carp itux s 3 5 5. 5 * Highway 20 4 4 3 0 * Water & Sewer 18 9 6 k: 2 Labor Pool 0 0 0 13 20 Totals 75 31 26 35 42 * Consolidated for most pert under nLabor P oa111 In 1945. General The reports of the Tom. engineer, Park Superintendent, Mire, Plumbing, and Building Inspectors are given in detail in separate red orts for your information. HIGHWAY LIVICIGN The maintenante of roads was continued this year insofar as time and available labor would permit. Two types of surface treatment eere used, the first elmolm as honing, and the second as sealing. (2) 161 Eighteen streets, 9.25 miles in length, containing 103,268 square yards were honed. In this treatment we used .38 gallons of aseha1t and 46 pounds of aggregate (sand & eaatone) per seuare yard. This work cost .092 cents ,ger square yard, inclueing all labor, material, and rental charges for oux e in eeui_ rent. The second method of sealing was applied to one half mile of Massachusetts Avenue stalling at the Arlington line and .37 mile at the Centre. In this treatment .34 gellons of asphalt and 28.4 pounds of aggregate (2 11 orushed stone) were used per square yerd. This area so treated, containing 26,063 square yards and .87 pile in length, cost .102 cents per square yard including all labor, materi;.ls and rental, charges for our equi •went. C.apter 90 Maintenance The sum of $1500.00 was available for this °ork; $500.00 from leiddlesex County; $500.00 from the Etate of Massachusetts and $500.00 furnished by the To •:n of Lexington. With the above funds we honed 4500 linear feet (11,500 square yards) of Wood Street starting at the Bedford Line, Quantities of asphalt dna aggregate used were aeterminea by the State Maintenance Engineer end consisted of 62.8 ;pounds of aggregate (pe :stone & sand) and .44 gallons of asphalt per square yero. Entire cost per square yard ;as .1116 cents. Chapter 90 Construction The sum of X15, 000.00 was made avail able to st: rt the construction and relocation of Grove Street. The Creunty, State and To :n of Lexington equally shore the cost of this work. Work is expected to be stated early in January of 1947 and will consist primarily of making an extensive fill at this time. In the Spring this ,work should be continued and the money now available is expected to be supplemented with additionel funds for a continuance of this project. DRAINS; Drainage completed this Location Typ=e of Pipe 1. Public Works Bldg. Yard Concrete 2. Washington Street ( n n n 3. Highland Ave. Ext. (3) year is as follows: Sire of Length Pipe of Pipe 120 2031 15" 2081 12" 831 15" 921 12" 2801 162 MISCELLANEOUS: Practically all accepted streets Here cleaned during the Spring and the center was cleaned Every day. Further cleaning of streets during the year could not be undertalcen due to increased construction activity •nd shortage of man pager. Patching of streets _s done both in the Spring end Fall. All catch basins were cleaned in the Fell. Cleaning of Sickle .Zrook has been nearly completed-.:ne it ie et1tictp: ted thet further cleaning of brooks eill cont .nae in the y inter menthe. SNON EEMOVAL: The einter :as very severe -r.nd we were dependent to a great extent on hires equ .pment until thio past Fall. Our new Auto Car purchased in 1945 has been very effective in snoe removel and is a n.os w valuable ;..ece of e ;uipme nt . Our four nee ermy trues were used for the first time in the only storm we had in December and proved to be very setisfectory-. The accompenyine table "Coot o. Snow etorms' gives a breakdown of all stems; e, inches gages Materials Labor Cost aDate Storm of Toan Sand of Repairs 1946 Number Snow * Storms Employees Salt to Ecuip. ** kisc. Total :an. 1 Continuation from 1945 156.25 352.42 229.38 27.00 765.05 Jan. 12 #1 in 22.50 100.31 129.50 252.31 Jan. 20 #2 811 1212.00 660.31 93.38 173.43 2139.12 Jan. 25 #3 4U 827.50 745.06 214.00 78.75 1865.31 Jan. 30 #4 4" 123.13 933.37 437.13 129.23 2222.86 Feb. 6 #5 in 96.50 192.62 92.25 381.37 Feb. 19 #6 15" 2036.51 1313.63 67.75 211.46 3629.35 Feb. 26 #`7 4" 379.25 710.38 231.88 111.67 1433.18 Deo. 2 #8 1" 90.00 90.45 149.60 330.05 Dee. 17 #9 0 36.00 42.90 51.00 129.90 Dec. 20 #10 0 21.00 136.48 156.00 72.91 386.39 Dec. 28 #11 9" 1204.25 1218.045 291.00 94.00 2807.295 #16,78 46*u 6604.89 6495.975 2142.87 898.45 7916.78 24258.96 * Hired & Town Equipment for Play ing -- Lifting & Sanding & Salting ** includes new plows, cabs for tractors, air lifts for neii trucks, chains, repairs to plows, new plow bl .des and misc. sanding and. s :sting not chargeable to any one storm. 164 STREET LIGHTING: Eighteen Lumen Lamps .ere installed on various streets this year. NQ. 20 No. 50 No. 70 800 Lumens 2500 Lumens 6000 Lumens Lamps in Service 1153 38 68 Dec. 31, 1946 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL' Street lines were painted in the Dusiness sections of Town and at the various churches. One Taxi stana was established on Waltham Street, STREET SIGNS: Approximately 30 new street signs of wood were erected. Metal signs are in production again and will be used in 1947 for necessary replacements, Indications are that about 150 signs should be erected. ROAD MACHINERY: Equipment purchased and received during the year is as follow: A. Purchased from War Assets Corp. -- New Surplus Government Equipment. 1, Osgood * yd, Pourer Shovel with the following attachments: a. t yd. Shovel Front complete b. 351 Crane Boom e. * ya. Clam Shell Bucket d. t yd. Drag Lire bucket e. Pile Driver, Leads & Catwalk 2, Buffalo Springfield 10 Ton. Roller 3, D 4 Caterpillar 1.ngledozer with La Tourneau Power Control Unit 4, TD14 International Bulldozer .Pith Hughes -- Keenan Crane 5, 4 International Army Trucks K 8 Engine -- hated 21 Tons actually 6 to 12 Tons 6. Worthington 200 cu. ft. Compressor Current value of above $67,051.00 Cost to Town 21,144.00 Net Savings 145,907.00 New Surplus Government Equipment in general was reduced 25% below current values. In addition we were granted an additional 40% allowed to Towns when equip. ment was purchased primarily for health purposes which includes water and sewer construction. 165 B. Buckeye Spreader (new) Cost 1650.83 purchased from Tractors Inc. C. Rogers - 20 Ton Full 1`railer (new) Cost $3985.00 purchased from Redge4iattheis Co. D. Four Traction Type Sand Spreaders (used but in excellent condition) Cost $35.00 each - value new $150.00 each - purchased from Anderson Brothers. E. Centrifugal Water rump mounted on trailer - self priming, 500 gallons per minute -- 401 of 4n section hose, 14001 of 1411 hose and 8001 of 571 hose (used but in excellent condition) Cost 4187.50 - value new $1000.00 bought from Year Assets Corp. F. Order for D6 - Caterpillar Angledoze:r in 1945 was cancelled due to our purchases of similar equipment from Vier Assets Corp. ge are still using our light trucks for general • maintenance _ ur,oses a.id snow removal. Due to age and Continued expensive repairs it is 1;eretive that they be replaced as soon as funds are eviiable, Plowine of snoeee p:rticul,.rly responsible for the more costly repairs. Light trucirs are not sait::'.ble for snoe remove" Ana ehouiu be replaced with a more sturdy type of about 3 tons capec:ity. The extent of repeirH is indicated by the fo11o:ing number of repair orders h r:::J.ea by on two mechanics at the Public +Yorkcs Buildings Town Vehicles : ?9 Repairs Orders Police Cars 30 tt AMES & Dale b: The Lincoln Street Du::r is still the cause of complaints. Conditions, however, h=ive been considerably tmprovert by the erection of a wire fence oxtenuing along Lincoln Street or, both sides of the entrance. Thi: fence was donetea by welectmen George W. Sareno and erected by employees of the Public Works Deer r :rent under his supervision. Mr, &rano's keen interest in this and other matters pertaining to the general wel rtre aeepiy apprecik:ted. Since dumping at Lincoln Street is permitted every day it has been found expedient to employ a full time attendant seven clays a week. The Bedford Street Duna was ciosed this year ,:end excess material from sewer Axid w..ter construction Jobs (S) §trQet 166 was used to good advantage in providing a light covering over most of the are., Ashes :sere removed from the Tom Buildings Mend Schools as well as refuse from the incinerators. WATER DIVISION General. Information 'range of static pressure in mains Length of pipe in streets, Number of services, Number of Hydrants, Total. water consumption in 1946, Average daily water consumption in 1946, Average daily consumption per capita, 1946 Water Size of Length Pipe of Pioe Larchmont Lane 6" Barrymeade Drive 6" Fair Oaks Drive 6" Lincoln Street 12P Buckman Drive 8" Churchill Lane 6" Locust Avenue 3" Dawes Road 80 Munroe Road 6" Underwood Avenue 60 Hudson Road 12" Totals Size of 6" 8" 12" :128' 706' 4761 7451 11221 4881 193' 362' 12081 3031 6011 63 2 Aver ag e Construction Type of ?ice Cement 0 0 n 0 n rr " n " Lined 0 " 0 u n " 0 21 to 120 pounds 73.04 miles 8235 598 321,039,000 gallons 879,000 60 Cost per Foot 83.09 2.35 6.30 5.60 4.20 2.72 4.23 3.03 2.47 3.00 4.59 Cost of Construction Tota. 395.37 1,655.50 2,998.79 4,170.34 4,709.51 1,326.84 816.41 1,098,80 3,027.83 910.39 2,757.44 $23,864.22 Total Length Cost per Laid Fo9t 33091 1677# 1346' Extent of Distribution Size of 16" 12" 10" 80 6" 4" ?ioe $3.10 3.95 5.21 System Janu&ry 1, 1947 Length in Feet 4,382 50,267 16,621 62,237 2090927 20..310 Tota,. 386,444 (7) 157 Hydrant Installations Hydrants in service January 1, 1946 585 Hydrants installed in 1946 ., 1: Hydrants in service December 31, 1946.... .598 1946 Water Maintenance Number of new service: installed .140 - 9,302 lin. Number of services renewed 1, Curb to house r 22 2. main to house 23 Number of services repaired .. 17 Work orders completed . 1,347 METERS& 140 meters have been added to the system this year totalling 3,234 in use i.nd 181 have been removed, repaired and tested. DISTRIBUTING t AtN► : Water main bre.Aks in the fo1loxing locations: Street Size were repaired of Main L .ssachusetts Avenue.,.. 121! (at Post Office) Kendall Bol.d • . • 6" �y y.'�V t�.b�r7a..�f4.JVrCif:C♦... 12" yiai nut 6treet . 101! g asschusetts h venue .. 12" 8" Wassacfusetts Avenue (near iiarrin6ton ho wsi) L owell fitreuL (near Bud'.. i.ag ton Fore6t Court Revolutionary Road Stedman Ra w. SEWLR General Information a" Lexington is .vrt of the North #Letropoiitan Sewera a liistrict Area tributary to existing sewer systems.. Total length of trunkline sewers Total length of street sewers Total number of house connectins Amount exended for nainten .nce 1947 Serer :assessment Rate .. k ft. 9,57 sq . miles 6.55 miles 17.95 miles 1,012 522.].5 57.80 per linear ft. Sewer Ut.i tenance Number of seer service 39 -tot.:_.. 2,091 feet. Number of serer services renewer, .. t,) the v,4ivaie of net' construction this year the cleaning of sewers has been 2ost;)oned Lnd is expected to be cone in the eerly aio the of 1947. sr 168 Work 1046 Sevier Construction installed by Ttnh Lbo r ant : uipmen t . :i4 e •f .t eet Leighton Avenue 3" Vine Street S" Washington Str=is.t d n Coolidge .venue 81' 10" $an ock'Str :rst 10n Lei th Tye of Cost ;er of Pie Fot 159t 12,41 :UV 1 1' 4' wit Vit. Clay $4,04 1 5:4 11 ft 0 n 11 Tea t -_z s k, 3; L 1 Avor•.:,ge c :st „er .foot re on "1. r1.60 646.10 665.52 74.22046 4089.32 108209 $15,284.82 i� ti71.i1� ;..rEAIi'i DJ N 15", and 2411 oipe laid .._ •a %.i:--: k 1 $.6=4 5.LC."iptii _. Cost foot 47.G. Pro, wet a, ,:roxi 4tely 1 c:;m)lete. Construction of the the cove mentioned sewer aro j ect for the .4.ci::..' ' S �;c v:k:7n t r ted in J' .1y titer being awarded to the low est b. der. Short° 6e of seer 4? -4o his been r Lsxonsib1e for slow rogress. it is ek,ectec. t% at the materLd situation will •improve somewhat during the winter months and that construction progress be accelerated oonsiuerably • in the. Spring. GENERAL APPROr RIA' IONS CARP M: MORIAL AND TOWN O ICEBUILDING: The window dra. es, stage curtains, drops ::gnd drossing room curtains in the Carry Aemorial were 'l .me--proffed in • accordaLnce with State re ;uirements, The Selectmen's Office'in the Tarn Uffice Building was painted and the ceiling calcimined. Other contempl4ted painting was pestroned due to the demand for the ?ainters by the School Department, (9) 169 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDINQ; The roof nhich was leaking in several places hes been reoeired. It ;gas intended to employ a Stock Clerk this year to have chane of all stock and hand tools. Due to the Lick of Capable applicants this was not done, however, an inventory of stock was made and a card file established :~:rich is keit up to date and amounts to a perpetual inventory~. INSURAi C, 2 wring the past,;,ear there were no fire or sprinkler losses. Using the ;ear :.s renewals of insurance ;policies became due, .'zany were coo biased to avoid heviz ,r, en unreasonable nuc ler of small policies. Tile ams ::an L of: insurance carried on Public Buildings has been increased 40% which was estimated for the present to be sufficient to cover replacement costs. A survey of the buildings wes conducted this ;year and an appraisal will be forthcem.eng shortly, et ehich time a final adJu.. t- ment of all policies wil.. be: made. In addition., steps have been taken to have ,policies ; .rranged so that practically the s, roe • meun L of premium will be due each ;ear► GARIL:AGE COLLi.C110N: During the. war years the eellection of garbage flee been more or less unsatisfactory, While we e tlil hove r eny ce..m,.i ai.n ts, particularly during the winter months, it is quite noticeable that this service has been improved.. indications ere thea we may expect to return to normal In 1947 REIIREIZeNT SYS1 : Ur. john L. 4Lurraj ;shoes date of retirement ent wi s to be effective as of gust 13, 1941 continued in the. employ vf' the loin due to shortage of manpower. Permission from the State for such employees to continue workin.; during the war was finally rescinded and June 1946 was the dead line for such employment. As a result, ar. Murray went into retirement. We fish him much happiness in the years to follow and wish to express our gratitude for his cooperative sririt. FUTURE PLNING In this division tree continuation of block plans to cover the entire residential sections of the Town are still in progress and will be continued &s time permits. The work of surveying and bounding of all Town lines should be resumed, however, cue to the volume of new construction anticipated it is doubtful if any progress can be made at the present time. It appears that the efforts of th.ts department must be concentrated almost fully on the planning and construction. 170 of sewer and water mains and new roads which from present indications should be extensive for the next few years. Sewers NORTH LEXINGTON SI WEBz Construction which was started this summer zf ili be continued during the winter, weather ;permitting and should be completed during 1947, depending upon the availability of sewer pipe. Pipe for servLce connections has been ordered for spring delivery. PROPOSa:D FUTUi,E TRUNK SEWERS: The planing of five major sewer projects are contemplated at the present time, the construction of , IlIch may be expected to extend over a period of approximately six years; They are as follows: 1. South Branch of Vine Brook to Grapevine Avenue 2. North Branch of Vine Brook to M° rrett Ro Md 3. South of Bow Street from :;ss: chusetts Avenue to Bartlett ,venue 4. Continuation of ..,.hove to :lapse Street 5. Continuation of above to Woburn 5tr':et to connect .aiti:.North Lezington 3: er Appliction 411s ramie to the Federal Vior'ks ki ainlstration and :pi:rov`L1 gr.,ate fora 1o,.,11 of '4w:;, O 30 to ..afray the cost o.E coatings xad co:ad1te 0—as And slJec,ifwca ti ,as. 1{• I. ,;n coasis't.a of five inLiividi'sal c%;.1vanoes to cover each of •fie five ..rojtots. ine Aoney is loaned githau4 interest cii rges .no. is repayable A :en and .L. ooaatruw Lion is ac tuaily st ii t ;d. Zurthernore, only funds loaned ;RC1`.:' the iro j e c or p: ; j ec to c ;a1:rrovec. for cons i;ruetion by tae Tion of Le:,dnr; ton must be returned at the ‘, e construction is st. rted. A separate agreement is now being drawn up with etcaif and Eddy, Consu tin6 4a;ineers, wbc a.ve been retained to quake all necessary borings, surveys and prepare plans and specifications. This agz ee►ent will be fully contingent u or_ funds to be 10 ned to tae Town of Lexington by the Feden:1 iorks Agency sad will be drawn up .:arid executed accordingly. The advantage of thio method of financing in that tae Town will n;Ave plans :..nd specifications rea6y when the &e&iimii for ooiisR tructi n 'becomes urgent and necess:.-ry, There is at present a ciera,;nd for the two projects adjacent to the Vine .Brook ..nd it xp.3ears t:w_:tt construction should be started in the near future. Xhe construction of s ever 1 lateral sewers are planned for the year 1947 Baia it 16 e peoted th:A further 173. p1anni s for l ;ter: .s sill be un .att. k n, pert cui: r1y in such re: as the Fair O .:s •unci Fart oreeat sections so that construction may be undertaken :.. `ter the neces:;Alxy trunk 44iv been constructed, Draim ge There arra several major r fixe s!n tgo projects : Y,ict szauli: be utai + rtaXen, inc1u4lcag *street Cri ns and the 4ideaint and klaapo �ia of brook ci aneis, Due to:;ever, to the vast amount of I ssenti 1 construction struction planned for :047 in the a; weak, WatAr -.:: xi14 way DeparLatehts, we m St of nese s city limit r r, .'tzz ag a co �zs t•r; .+:tiara to projects of ✓ tal sect ssJ..ty. TIVA TS: Ther :re .at: presfxt Apdr im:Aely 3 ilcs of =accepted ted . tree t:s ghich in many instances are almost itp4ss: 1e itiL.►rticui riy to t+.e y ariAAg At:: the pras4at ticse the entirk cost of paving streets for acceptance by tho Ton .t; borne by the nbuttor2„ it would bo most desirable i some method could be c.evi.sed to eo xsir..c:t taese triets at a minimum cast so :i,t . f'i c i uewk t i r5} .'.. ,� i.J.�` 1 -:�l...� o U.1 4 3.. + :y s lez S 1 i. be ,Lat e,e Stat t At ..iia: prt:$cs.'1;: i w1. ie ilAve rel uo s t.for the cones r3tr:rE�l: ion o 7.4. r� '1.;':1m,.4 � o_ '. a Accepted Toads. s .ei:A ;+ aZ*mF :? T- i :ji`;;} i3 T`ta °' " i .",.n':.tui es after 46ieh iae., 'i,ngs Ails ee coatiuctod tia4 g F3;'3 'ova . t:: ofl frac ti ua7 Ton a:ni, .vast ro'1 are t'y... t it .: 172 their crops and the watering of lawns plus genert1 use of Water was so extensive Chet many homes end hydrants .t the h .gher elevations in Town were without water, A check of hydrant pressures wee made July 20, 1946 and Zorn of the results were es follows; Hydrant Locations Pounds Pressure Recorded Corner Fair Oeen Tereace, , , and F ..ir Oa ce Drive 107 1; Bring Ete eet r.:5 Shads r:treet U:easachusettss Aveaiuo oeeosi Fra Ctendpipe 0 iki, unt Circle No w= ter .. 'no ►r.=ter 8 12 Nor water • At the present time we h:.eve only one 16 inch water main eupp1ying the Tien of Lexington which should be supplemented as soon as ao s.sible , This m : tter has been brought to the ettention of the Metrepolits.n District Commisaion on several occasions p articularly after the shortage of water mentioned. above. The result is that pl ns .and specifications have been erc:pered to construct a 20 inch rain fr, m the nee Turkey Rill St::andei 2e in Arlington to the Lexington - Arlington Line on Summer Street end • construction is expected to be completed in the s r7.;. yr of 197. This ?lannin, h a resulted from. our egreevent with the Metropolitan District Commission that we would submit to Town Meeting for consideration. a request for funds to continuo this construction with a e0", 16" and 12 main• up Summer ;enc. Lowell Streets to a point 1000 feet beyond Woburn Street to connect with a 12" main ehich was ere. Viousiy installed with this plan in mind. Cross connections to Massachusetts . venue through iaaple and Woburn Streets with 12' mains should also be constructed. This is all part of long range comprehensive planning for the future development of our water system, in our present system. are r any old 4" mains that have outlived their usefulness. They should be: eepliced with larger mins end many of aur tP' mems which have been extended to such distances as to be entirely inadequate fur the al'eas served should • also be supplemented. General New a uieue t purchased lased t ale year has been most helpful and hes been reseonsikie i'ot theinstallation of water end sewer me ins far in excess of the amount that could reasonably be expected froe OUT limited eorking force.• Our Hughes Keenan Crane mounted on a TD14 international.. Bulldozer has been very efi active in epeeding u;e the installation of water and sewer mains, The P.ogers Trailer, 1!3 delivered in November of this year, has already proven its worth, We now move our power shovel and bulldozers about Town to not only large jobs but to minor ones, which we couldn't afford to do if ae were dependent on hired trucks at $7.00 per hour. Our Highway idaintenence program was curried on this year without hired e-uipment due to the new Buckeye Spreader, Buffalo Springfield Roller, and four Army Trucks, which were acquired. Much ledge was encountered in connection with several water .nd sewer construction jobs, which was drilled for blasting very effectively •tiith our new compressor. While our new equipment has been most helpful, we still have our small trucks which due to mage and mileage shouci be replaced Nithout further delay. It seems advisable to obtain larger trucks of about 2e to 3 tons cep;,city that could be used for our regulat i :maintenance pork .:nd .Dina be more effective when used for snow removal then the lighter models. Our pick-up trucks should also oe replaced due to age. Another essential ecquisition to our equipment, which we hope to obt=_Lil, is a loader of e the Hough Type which could be used to good edvantage in picking up after the Patrol Sweeper, ono. when cleaning catch basin;. It could also be utilized in loading trucks with sand in connection with plo ing snow -ma sin seneing street.:.. There are m9.ny other uses for this machine such as lowering pipe into a trench, beckfilling water . nd sewer services, and removing surplus n4teri 1. Our present greder has seen much Servide and it is essential that a nee one be obteinee Lf aie ,.,re to °cork to advantage in our road mainten ::nce pros ° ee. Conclusion In conclusion, I wish to express my deep appreciation for the cooperation -end assistance extended to me in the performance of my duties by the elected end appointed officials of the To_;n. It has been most gratifying. I likewise appreciate the cooperation and assistance of all the employees of the Public Adorks Department and I am most grateful to them. (1 } 1 am also deeply appreciative of the courtesy extended to me by all other Town residents of Lexington. In closing, 1 am most pleased to say thoroughly enjoyed my work „nd hve had a year, 174 assistance and employees and that 1 have most pleasant lsespectfuIly submitted, Superintendent, Public Works REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1946 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Maesahcueette. Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Treasurer the year 19461 175 for Cash on Hand January 1, 1946 $ 521, 263.44 Receipts During Year 1946 1,5016,,580.53 2,029,843.97 Expenditures During Year 1946 per Warrants 1,311.694.10 Balance on Hand January 1, 1947 4 71S 149.57 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT No. of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1945 No, of New Tac Titles Added 1946 No. of Tax Titles Foreclosed In 1946 of Tax Titles Released in 1946 No of Tax Titles Disclaimed 1946 Na. of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1946 Total Amount Man -TON TRUST COMPANY Bank Deposits In the Name o teas Town of James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer zrer Balance, December 31, 1946 Balance, December 31, 1946 Qac bk $737,550.64 Outstanding Checks December 31, 46 33.050.41 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance, December 3I, 194d per stat�� ' Balance December 31, 1946 per check book 131 34 165 4 161 53 103 3 105 $10,647.19 Lexington $770,601,05 1'770, 601.05 $1,932.40 1.932.40 TRE NATIONAL SEAT BANK OF BOSTON Balance, Dec?e er , per e a emen e2,000.00 Balance, December 31, 1946 per check book 2,004.00 THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance, December 31, 1946 per statement $12,000.00 Balance December 31, 1946 per check book 12 000.00 176 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM NDS', JAMES J. GARROLL, TREASURER Total In account December 31,, 1946 $118,525.12 In Transit Total on Deposit $ 159.07 118.466.05 $118,625.12 Raaapeottu1ly aub!tted, /f w, f'� I- l 14 -A-<.. (//(4/ }//` Tomo Treasurer r R . 177 REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1946 To the 'Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit ray report es Inspector of year ending December 31, 1946. Number of permits granted 333 Cash received from permits $1,261.00 Buildings for the SUMMARY OF PERMITS Single family dwellings 168 $1,237,750.00 Two family dwellings 2 22,000.00 Private garages 21 8,900.00 Porches 5 1,605.00 Additions and alterations 8? 105,105.00 Demolitions 8 750.00 Accessory buildings 12 3,000.00 0reenhou se s 6 24, 400.00 Storage and playhouse 1 1,800.00 Fire Station 1 110, 000.00 Roadside stands 1 200,00 Foundations only 6 3,580.00 Fire repairs 1 50.00 Renewal of permits 2 Alterations for living quarters 8 28,650.00 Automobile showrooms 1 4,500.00 Temporary buildings for workshops 2 500.00 Ra i lrro ad station 1 800..00 'fatal valuation of all permits $1,553,590.00 Number of inspections for the year 776 Inspection of all school baa ildi nga and signs Respectfully submitted, L.A. Lint 8tram Building Inspector 178 =PORT ar THE PL MBIN0 INSPWITOR Dsoessbvr 31, 1948 To the Ronoreble Board of Selectmen Lexington, Ma ssa ahueet is thent1emen: I re 1 th submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending December 31, 1946. Cash received for plumbing permits $175.50 PlEimbtng applications filed and permits granted 293 Ina pecti alta made on plumbing installations 428 Hem i ns tal 3.a 'td ons Alto rs tuns Repla©ex* nts Permits cancelled ST ffiFA RY wF P RM i' 14 FIXT TR 3 INSTALLND Waateral oaeta Lavatories Bathtubs Shove rba the Sime Sink and Tray Combinations Slop Sinks Wash Trays Urinals Storage Systems Boilers Tank Resters Taahkless Heaters Indirect Heaters Floe Drains 8andtx Machines Dental Chairs Dish abors Pyr Connections Walking Kaohinee Thermostats Gas Resters Drinking Fountains Disposal Units Area Drains 180 SS 50 1 256 245 188 24 80 107 2 41 10 56 28 5 113 7 2 a 2 7 1 1 1 5 a Reapsattu117 6}7:.i tted. Lk. Lindstrom ng nape o or 179 REPORT OF VETERANS' SERVICES RVICES 180 teoember 31, 1946. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith the following report ae Agent of the Board for the disbursement of Soldiers* Relief, Military Aid and State Aid for year ending December 31, 1946. SOLTIERS' R LIEY Twelve oases representing 22 persons received aid under Chapter 115 of the General. Laws. The amount expended was $3211.15. Ten casae repre- senting 19 persons were aloead during 1946, leaving a balsnae of two canes as of December 31, 1946. MILITARY AID Two persona received aid under this olaaeifi.oation during 191.6. The amount expended was $950.00. Reimbursements from the State during 1946 amounted to $387.50. STATE AID rwo persons received aid under this classification during 1946. The amount expanded was $142.00. These persons were eligible for this grant as an addition to Government Pension. Reimbursements from the ;.;tate during 1946 amounted to $72.00 SOL7I ERS' I YRIALS One application was received during 1916 for assis- tance under Sections 19 and 20 of Chapter 115. e4ctfu1lys.ritte d, (James E. Collins) Agent R,. W. BILLS.INSPECTOR 4 MERRIAM STREET TELEPHONE6 0iO4'R 076❑ OFFICE OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR TOWN OF LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETTS The Honorable Board of Seleotnen Gentlemen: December 31 1946 181 1 &emit my report aa Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 19116, Naber of Applications for permits granted 590 nber of calls made in connection with the inspections 623 New Houses 112 Oil yrs 209 Electric Ranges 50 Gas Boaters 142 Hot Water heaters 7 Gas 2 Additional wire installations 172 Inspected three Hoaxes far the Aged Persons 3 The Commonwealth of Maasad-iusette Department of Public Welfare caned for an inspection of three homes for the Aged Persons, Harriet Farrx. 259 Narrett Road Nies Bessie Withrow 73 Walter Street Mrs Edith G.?y1er 31 Mapia Street. This past year 19 The Office of the Wire Inspector was a1idst on full time with the increase in permits granted and the amount of traveling. I found many . s rte? litions that work had to be charged on account of poor workmanship p and substitute material used. I wish to thank the officers and members of the fire depamtment, for their assistance and support at all times. Respectftilly aubm ttr Inspector of Wires 12 REPORT OF THE e0AMD OF PUBLIC s" ELPARE December 31, 1946. To the Honorable Board of Seleotian Lexington, Massachusetts. Gentlemen! The Board of Public Melfare submits its report for the year sanding Utsember 31, 1946. G : !.AL RELIEF The sum of 416,653.51 WAS expended for aid during the year 1946. Durine the year $1,859.92 eaa returned to the Town from estates or former recipients. Thi latter amount was cra=ned to F•ihe mess and t ficianoy Account resetting in its not being available for use by the Board. Aid was granted 59 eases eur ing the year, representitxg 120 persons; 20 of the above cases were family units oonsisting of 81 persons, the balance representing individual needs. 15 of the above cased totelltnz 29 persons rare Lexirxgtos sottlsmenta aided by other cities and teens whioh were reimbursed by the Town of Lexington. Disbursements Cash Grants and Ad's hieeell M. 115,765.98 Lexington Settlements Aided by Other Cities er.d 'awes (15 oases -29 persons)887.53 $16,653.51 Reimbursements Comm. of Uesaaohusutts (not available for use)$3,056.52 fit ear Cities and Towns (net available for use) 77.00 Indi.vidua]n (1) .. (not available for use) 1,559.92 Cttnuelled Cocks 128.60 $5,122.04 Net Coat to Town $11,531.17 • The items "not available for use" are credited to I3xaess and ref icienoy Account and do not revert back for use in this Department. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 183 During 1946 there were 182 citizens who received this class of assistance. As of January 1, 19146 there were 144 active cases. During the year 38 cases were approved for assistance and 32 oases were closed, leaving 150 cases eye of December 31, 19146. Disbursements Cash Grants $88,8146.93 Lexington settlements aided by other cities and towns 1,548.72 Administration (Federal Grants) 1,074.96 191,470.61 Reimbursements Federal, Aid (available for use) $32,219.39 Federal, Administration (available for use)1,071.96 State (not available for use) 38,339.68 Other Cities and Towns (20 persons) (not aivailable for use) 1,230.54 Individuals ••■ Cancelled cheoks 875■42 Meal Tax Reoeipts (not available for use) 2,852.07 Net Cost to Town ... $76,592.06 414,878.55 Respectfully submitted . `;; VT. }3 I .VnY Chairman 14 SETTLEMENTS --- GENERAL RELIEF Lexington Settlements 10 Families 38 Persons 19 Singles 19 n Other Cities and Towns 2 Families 10 " 0 Singles 0 " State (No Settlement) ... 5 Families 16 " 1 Single 1 " Institutions .. 0 Families 0 7 Singles 7 Lexington Settled cases aided by other cities and towns 3 Families 17 " 12 Singles 12 n 59 Cases 120 Persons AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN 12 Cases were aided during 1946. There were 7 oases as of January 1, 19L6 and 5 oases added during the year. .3 oases were closed during the year, leaving a talanoe of 9 cases on December 31, 1946. Disbursements Cash Grants $4,994.94 Administration (F.G,)(available for use) 259.74 $5,254.68 Reimbursements Federal, Aid (available for use) $1,544.18 Federal, Admin. (available for use)259,7L State (not available for use) 1,905,41 Individuals (cancelled eheoks) 13.70 $3,723.03 Net Cost to Town 1,531.65 WARRANT FOR S?h.?Z i LZCTIDN The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 185 Middlesex, se. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby re- qulred to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town Otho are qualified to vote in Rlectlons to meet in the Adams School, ;:est Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial a1 Hall, Lexington Center (Precincts Two, Three and Pour), on TU'_' OAYt. THE ?17'H DAY OI' NOV ,MBT , 1946 at 8:00 A.M., to cast their ballots for the following officers: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; Attorney General; Senator in Congress; Represen- tative in Congress; Councillor; senator; representative in. General Co ,rt (1, 2 or 3); Dlatrict Attorney; Clerk of Courts; Register of Deeds; County Commissioner. VACANCIES A County Commissioner Ter Middlesex County G,Un STICI`a NO, 1SS. L i PhOFO`S D BY? NI IA I V % PETITION. Shall this measure, which by amendments of the General Leas (Ter, fd.), provides for payment by the Commonwealth of adequate pensions to deserving citizens sixty-five years of age or over in need of relief or support, who sha31 have resided in the Commonwealth not less than five years Immediately preceding the date or application for such pension, and who shall have resided in the Commonwealth continuously for one year immediately preceding said date of apali cation, which is further described as follows: The measure, by amendments of General Laws (Ter. Ed.), c. 6, provides for an old age pension commission of three persons, one to be a qualified physician, smother to be an attorney at law and a third to be a non-profeeeionsl person, who are to be appointed and may be removed for cause by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Council, and are to serve under the Governor and '�ouneil. Not more than two members of said Commission shall be members of the same political. party. Original appoint- ments of members shall be for one, two and three years respectively, and thereafter appointments are to be for three years, Such members are to devote their whole time to the work of the Commission during buelness hours and 186 be engaged In no other business, occupation or profession* One of their number is to be designated as chairman by the Governor and shall, receive a salary of 66,000, and each other member $5,600 per year, with their necessary expenses. The commission is empowered to make and enforce rules and regulations as it may deem necessary in the performance of its duties and as may be approved by the Governor and Council, The measure strikes out chapter 118A of the general Laws (Ter. Fd.), and inserts in its place a new chapter entitled "Adequate pensions for certain aged citizens." It le provided that pensions hereunder shall be paid from the data of application therefor, but in no event before the applicant reaches the age of sixty. -five. The Commission shall render a decision in not less than thirty days from the data of application for a pension or a request for an increase of the amount thereof. Such pension shall, wherever practicable, be paid to the aged person In his own home or in lodgings or in a boarding hone, which for the purposes hereof shall include any inatitution providing shelter, care and treatment for aged persons which is not supported in whole or in part be public funds; provided, that no inmate of such a boarding home or institution shah, be eligible for a pension under this chapter while being eared for under s contrract. Such penalon shall be paid by check or in cash which shall be delivered to the pensioner at his residence, if he so requests, and shall be paid semi—monthly unless the pensioner prefers less frequent paymenta. Such pension aha11 be on the basis of need and the amount thereof shall be determined in accordance with budgetary standards estebl1ahed by the Commission. Budgetary standards whall be such as to enable an individual pensioner to maintain a standard of living compatible with decency and health. Such pensions, except as hereinafter provided, shall be at the rate of not less than 148.00 monthly. The pension- er's budget at such times as may be required shall include medical care, if recommended by a recognized phyaiclan, eye -glasses, If recommended by n recognized optician, dental care and false teeth, if recommended be a recognized dentist. In computing the pensioner's payment under this chapter, the Commlaaion shall deduct from the pensioner's budget or the minimum payment, whichever to greater, the amount of income the person paid or to be paid a pension hereunder may be receiving from any source, and may deduct therefrom such reasonable amount as may be deemed to represent the financial value of board, lodging or other assistance which la being furnished to such persons from any source. 187 Upon the death of a person drawing a pension, whose funeral cost does not exceed the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars and in whose estate there are inauffiotent assets to cover the Bull cost of the funeral, the Comm- ission shall pay to the funeral director the difference between the assets and the cost of_the funeral, a num not exceeding one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Expenses for medical, hospital and other services rendered to a pensioner, which remain unpaid at the time of his death or comm.ittmcnt dto an institution as an insane person, shall be paid dMrect1y to the person rendering such services. No pension,under thla chapter shell he discontinued nor shall the amount thereof be decreased until the expiration of fifteen days after notice has been given by the Commission to the pensioner. Provision 1s made by which a person receiving a pension may be absent from the Commonwealth on a visit without having such pension suspended. It is provided that General Laws Par. 20i which relates to the support children shall not apply when parents receive a pension. (Ter. Ed.) c. 273, of parents by are eligible to Provision is made that there shall be set up in the Commission a subdivision of appeals under the jurisdiction of a supervisor of appeals. Any person aggrieved by the failure of the Commiseion to pay an adequate pension under this chapter, or by the failure of the Commission to_ approve or reject an application for a pension or a request for an increase in the amount thereof, within thirty days after receiving such application or request, shall have a right to a fair hearing, after due notice, upon appeal to the nub - division of appeals In the form and manner prescribed by the conlmisaion; provided that such appeal is received by the subdivision of appeals within sixty days after official notice of the action taken by the Old Age Pension Commission has been received by the applicfn t or pensioner. The decision of the subdivision of appeals shall be final and binding upon the Commission. The Commission or any interested person aggrieved by any decision in any proceeding before the subdivision of..appeals may obtain judicial review of such decision by filing, within twenty days of the date of mailing of such decision, a petition for review thereof in the district court within the judicial district wherein the pensioner or the applicant for a pension lives. 188 In any proceeding for review the findings of the sub- division of appeals as to facts shall be conclusive, such proceedings shall be heard in as summary manner and given precedence over all other civil cases. From the decision of a district court a pon review an apeeal may be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court. The possession by an ap';licnnt for pension under this chapter of assets consisting of cash, active securities or ins ctive securities, or any combination of such assets, shall not disqualify him from receiving such pension; provided, that the totall of such asets, figuring the present cash value of such inactive eecurlties at the sum determined by the U3.d ekee Pension Commis:;ion, does not exceed the sum of 3OO. A person is not to be disqualified from receiving a pension because of the ownership of an equity in vacant land from which there is insufficient income to provide for his budgetary needs or minimum payments, or the owner- ship of an equity In real estate by an applicant who resides thereon or who, in the opinion of the Commission is residing elsewhere because of physical or cental incapacity, provided that If such equity on the basis of assessed ;raluetion exceeds an average of '3,0OO during the five: yearn immed- iately preceding application for the pension, the applicant shall execute a bond in the penal tam for the amount of the equity in exeese of !3,0OO conditioned on repayment to the Com onwealth of all amounts paid as such pension without interest, such bond to he secured by amort ;ase on the applicant's read. estate. ?rovieion is made for tho rec- ording of such bond and mortgage without a fee and the apnertianment of the proceedh realized from any of them between the ' 'edera1 government and the Commonwealth: A person Is not to be disqualified from receiving s pension by reason of the ownership of a policy of group insurance or of a policy of insurance in an amount not exceeding 31,000 or of a policy of insurance in an amount not eeceed.ing 13,000, having a cash surrender value not in excess of 1,000, if such policy has been in effect not lass than fifteen years. No 'pension shall be granted to an applicant who at any time within five years immediately prior to the filing of an application for such pension has made an assignment of transfer of property so as to render himself eligible to such pension. No pension shall be subject to trustee process or assignment, and no apeli.cant for a pension, who knowingly makes any fare atatament or perpetrates any fraud or deception in relation to his application, shall be granted any pension nor be eligible for one during one year thereafter. A person, his executor or administrator shall be liable in contract to the Common- wealth for expenses incurred b; it for a pension paid to 189 such person under this Chapter if such person or his estate is in possession of funds not otherwise exempted thereunder. If an application for a pension under this chapter la effected by the eligibility of the applicant to re- ecivs aid under General Laws (Ter. Ede)a c. 115, whish related to State and Military Aid and Soldiers' Relief, the applicant shall. be entitled to exercise such options and execute such waivers as may be necessary to receive the pension which he seeks* All citie and towns In the Commonwealth shall fur- nish suitable headquarters for the carrying out of the duties of the commission in such cities and torn'as. The measure further provides that there shall be established and set up on the books of thee Commonwealth e separate fund, to be known as the Old Age Pension Fund, consisting of receipts credited to said fund under General Lags (Ter. Ed.) c■ 84T3, G.L. (Ter. Ed.) e. 1284 Par 15, ae amended, G.L. (Ter. gid.) c. 138, Par. 27, as amended, and all proceeds of taxes assessed under Acts of 1941, c. 729, Pars. 9 and 9A. The Old Ago Assistance Fund as in force immediately prior to the effective date of this act Is hereby continued in exlstenoe, but shall hereafter be entitled "The Old Age Pension .and." It le provided that all civil service employees In the Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth, including the supervisor, referees and employees of the subdivision of appeals in said department or of any city or town, employed In the administration of the Old lige Ass i a tance Law on the effective date of this proposed measure, shall be transferred to the service of the Old Age Pension Commission, retaining their present civil service seniority retirement rights and any step Increases from the minimum pay of their grade earned during their service with Bald department or said bureaus. It is provided that all records and property laded 3.n the administration of the Old Age Assistance Law and which are the property of the Commonwealth are to be transferred to the Old Age Psnalon Commiaaion. This act shall take effect on !arch first, nineteen hundred and forty-seven,• which proposed law was approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 125 in the affirmative end 79 in the negative, and on which the Senate did not vote, - be approved? YES NO QUESTION NO. 2. 190 LAW PR0 O": 7 3Y I iiTTATITe PETITION, Shell Ghia measure which provides that rto Labor union may be operated or maintained unless there is filed with the commissioner of Labor and Induatriea s statement signed by the President and Treasurer setting forth the union'a officers, aims, scale of dues, Rees, fines, ess- ese'nents and the salaries of the offieer8. The President and Treasurer of a labor union la re- quired to file annually with the Commissioner of labor and Industries a detailed statement in writing setting forth all receipts and expenditures of the union which shall be open to the public, and the said Commissioner la given the power to aumeons witnesses and records; and there Is a penalty of not less than 150.00 nor more than $500.00 for whoever fails to file a statement or w.ioever knowingly makes a false statement,- which was disapproved in the Rouse of Representatives by a vote of 50 in the affirmative and 154 In the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 6 In the affirmative and 24 in the negative* - be approved? YES NO ;'o obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions: - (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale In this city (or town) of any and all alcbholic beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "Y17-131 on all three q estione. (b) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "*IO" on question one, "Y S" on question two and "NO" on question three. (c) if he desires to permit the sale herein of all alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises where sold, he will vote "TiO" on questions one and two and "YES" on queetion three, (d) If he desires to permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold and In addition other alcoholic beverages but only in packages, so called, not to be drunk an the prem. lees where sold, he will vote "Ne" on question one and "YES" on questions two and throe. (e) If he desires to prohibit the sale herein of any and all alcoholic beveree_es whether to be drunk on or off the pre sees where sold, he will. vote °NO" on all three questions, 1. Shall licensee be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)? NO 191 2. Shall licensee be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of winos and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ?y.s 34. Shall licenses be granted In this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages so called, not to be drunk on the premises/ NO (or town) in packages, YS NO 1. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county? NO 2. :hall the pari.utuei system of betting on licensed clog races be permitted in this county? YEZ NO "Shall the General Court enact legislation requiring jury service by women, with such feservations as It may prescribe?" NO The polls will be open at 8:OO A.;f. and will remain open until SOO P.Y. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided In the $yeLawa of the Town. !ereot fail not, end make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 14th day of October A. D., 1946. A true copy, Attests William G. Potter A. velward Rowse Errol H. Locke George W. Sarano William C. Paxton Selectmen of Lexington John C. Fussell, Constable of Lexington 192 CON TABLLT S RETURN October 29, 1946. .'o the Town Clerk: 1 have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Town Office Building and seven other public places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the slime to every registered voter in the Town 7 days before the time of said meeting. Attest: John C, Russell Constable of Lexington 193 STAT'; ELN. 'IO t Noveter 5, 1946 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the fur precincts as follows: Precinct One Charles J. Dailey ;Warden Pauline R. 3ertlett Inapector George E. Foster Inapector ?any 3. Stankard Clerk `ary A. Rowland Teller Ilda J. Field Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller George n 3tygles Teller Belga M. Carlson Teller L. Ellsworth Pierce Teller Additional officers ailed by James J. Carroll, l'own Clerk `aerie E. Mahoney Evelyn M. UcVetty Additional officers al ed by Charles J. Dailey, Warden Frances Harrington Frances J. Lewis Precinct Two Victor h. Tarmon Warden Arthur 2. Locke Inspector Randall W. Richards Inspector =ertrude H. Vara (Deputy) Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller Vary ()liver Teller Edward McOrory Teller ? 11zabeth Nourse Teller Madeline Peterson `Feller Barbara O'Connor Teller Helen A. McCaffrey Teller Ilitiona1 officers ailed by James J. Carroll, Toon Clerk Anes F. Lima Precinct Three Sidney U. Robbins Warden Ralph H. Marshall Inspector Charles E. rloloy, Jr. Inapector Charles F. Vaughan Clerk Emma Z3.tso Teller Gladys T. "iatsan Teller Precinct Three (cont.) Elie G. Callahan Teller -aa L. Hovey Teller Timothy J. Quinlan Teller Elizabeth M. 'iurton Teller Rosalie MacDonald. Teller +'.dna D. Anderson Teller Additional officors ad'•ed by Janes 3. Carroll, Town Clerk 194 Roland Marshall Wary R. k c")ono}agh Precinct Four Lester D. Andrews Warden George M. Fuller Inspector Helen M. mirk Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Robert no. Ryan Teller Lurina M. Vilson. Teller Helena T. Vaguire `eller Florence P. Tobin 'teller Caroline F. Delo=ary Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller Additional officers ed1ed by :area J. Carroll, Town Clark Catheryne Ferry Mary A. Spellman Town Clerk, James 3. Carroll, read the Warrant for the State Election until farther readinr< was waived by motion of Victor "t . Harmon, rhich was aecon3ed and dec- lared a unanimous vote. The polls were declared open ir, each precinct at ei.tt A.M., and remained open in each precinct until eight P.Y., at which time after Niue notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the fal hfu1 peeformance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets oreearod by the Torn Clerk being used. The total registration of voter vas 6883 (six thousand eight hundred eighty --three.) Free. 1. Total no. of voters: 1859 Eighteen hundred fifty-nine Free. 2. Total no. of voters: 1510 Fifteen hundred ten Free. 3. Total no. of voters: 1646 Sixteen hundred _ fortye.oix Free. 4. Total no. of voteres 1868 Eighteen hundred sixty-eight 195 .T .Torn Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the reau3.t ..as follows: ?reap 3. Ballots cast: 1433 Fourteen hundred thirty-three Preo. 2.. Ballots cast: 1223 Tnalve hundred thrnby-three Prec.3. Ballots cast:,_1333 Thirteen hundred thirty-three Prec..41..Ballota cult: 1417 Fourtesn hundred seventeen Total vote cast: 5408 Fifty -tour hundred six Absentee _Ballots Proc. 1 Pres. g Free. Free. 4 Totals State War Ballots Preo, 1. Preo., 2 Pres. A Free, 4 Totals No. 10 15 24 8 57 10. Sent 1.. 0 0-. 0 1 No. Returned 10 15 23 5 53 No. Returned 1 0 0- 0 1 GO;. Prey►. Pre..2. Pre.5 Pre-4Tata1 Rebert _F. ,.Bradford . 1081 -. 988 1102 1138 4309 Maurice. J. bb . .3.28 222 818- .. 855 1021 Horace I. Hillis w...- A. _. 1 . .. 0 .. 8 13 GAY, A0 1U 044M40 ._,_ , .. , 1, _ 0 . 1 .. 2 . 4 Blanks......,... _ .. , .. _ .. ,_.. , ...........-.z .... 19 .. -_ 12 14,14. 59 1433 1223 1333 1417 54.06 Arthur W. Coolidge Paul A. -Dever Alfred Erickson Francis A. Votano Blanks Frederic W. Benedict F. D4aloolm, T. -. Blanka. . LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 1013 967 393 240 2 0 4 2 21 14 1433 1223 SECRETARY 1119 284- 10 1433 Cook Fita-gerald,- Jr. Rows:. Laurence Curtis John - E•- Hurley Lawrence, Gi ltedder Charles__ 5... Vaug3 ..r. , . _ .. . Blame..: 1066 1104 4150 248 287 1158 3 5 10 2 7 15 14 14 63 1333 1417 5406 1010 1119 1178 4426 188 189 211 872 2 6 8 26 23..19 20 82 1223 1333 1417 5406 TREASURER .4 971 1082 1128 347 227 224- 259 .10 -. .0- 0 6 $- ... .1. 0 6 ..,: ... ., 18 1433 .1223 1333 1417 4 225 1057 16 10 98 5406 Thosxaa J. Buckley Russell A. Wood Pearl J. McGlynn Robert A. Sites Blanks Clarence A. Barnes Francis E. Nally William F. Oro Howard B. Rand Blanks Henry Cabot Lodge, David I. Walsh Banning A. Bloom Mark R. Shaw Blanks Oliver S. Allen Edith Nourae Rogers Harriet Slade Blanks AUDITOR 04 259 986 927 9 3 2 2 32 32 1433 1223 ATTORNEY GENERAL 330 176 11 1 3 2 33 .4t2 1433 1223 196 263 307 1233 1037 1077 4027 1 9 22 0 5 9 ...32 ..�,� 19 115 1333 1417 5406 1097 201 3 4 28 1333 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Jr. 1090 952 1097 313 242 218 8 1 2 1 6 1 21 22 15 1433 1223 1333 CONGRESSMAN 252 189 1148 1000 7 1 26 33 1433 1223 COUNCILLOR John F. Casey 340 232 Victor A. Friend 1034 940 Banks 59 51 1433 1223 George J. Evans Francis C. Zacharer Blanks SENATOR 1105 999 261 165 67 59 1433 1223 214 1100 0 19 1333 212 1070 51 1333 1104 169 60 1333 1131 4288 247 954 10 25 5 14 24 125 1417 5406 1132 259 7 3 16 4271 1032 18 11 74 1417 5406 177 832 1216 4464 5 13 19 9'7 1417 5406 260 1113 44 1417 1152 210 58 1417 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT G. Chauncey Cousens 986 937 1051 1070 Charles E. Ferguson Thomas J. Flannery William R. Hays Joseph D. McCarthy Donald J. White Blanks 1151 1027 1133 1189 268 192 189 220 931 852 977 1004 269 168 159 194 224 130 138 177 470 353 397 3.572 4299 3669 3999 4251 16218 1044 4157 205 5406 4360 805 241 5406 4044 4500 869 3774 790 669 DISTRICT ATTORNEY John F. Ke l ley 367 227 George R. Thompson 1031 955 Blanks 35 41 1433 1223 CRUX OF COURTS John F. Ferrtek 333 -214 Frederic L. Putnam 1046 960 Blanks ...54 _ 49 1433 1223 REGISTER OF REEDS John J. Butler 299 209 Albert T. 0utheim 1078 968 Blanks 56 46 1433 1223 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Thomas B. Brennan 350 220 Me Iv in 0. Rogere 1024 952 Blanks 59 51 1433 1223 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Edwin 4. Childs 1.211 1079 Blanks 222 144 1433 1223 Yes No Blanks Yes No Blanks Year No Blanks Yea No Blanks 228 264 1€89 1119 36_.._34 1333 2417 197 1086 4174 146 5406 209 236 992 1075 1134 4215 49 47 199 1333 1417 5406 204 224 936 1074 1146 4 268 55 47 �.� 1333 1417 5406 220 264 1054 1052 1207 4135 61 46 217 1533 1417 5406 1172 3263 4725 161 164 681 1333 143.7 5406 QUESTION NO. 1 - (AD AGE 32 297 308 427 1424 676 671 740 682 2775 365 249 285 308 1207 1433 1223 1333 3417 540€ QUESTION NO. 2 - LABOR UNIONS 835 786 872 855 295 215 219 271 303 222 242 291 1433 1223 1333 1417 QUESTION NO. 3 - 360 844 229 1433 QuESTI0N NO. 4 - 376 800 1433 LICENSE NO. 1 248 259 321 769 875 8E8 206 199 228 1223 1353 1417 LICENSE NO. 2 5348 1000 1058 5408 1188 3356 862 5406. 256 276 319 1227 729 830 830 3189 238 227 20 990 1223 1333 1417 5406 198 QUESTION NO. 5 - LICENSE NO 3 Yee 912 758 862 900 3432 No 392 340 351 373 1456 Blanks 129 125 120 144 518 1433 1223 1333 1417 5406 Q'fx0N NO..6 - HORSE BETTING Yea 501 381 410 466 1758 No 777 718 810 804 3109 Blanks 155 124 113 147 539 1433 1223 1333 1417 5406 QUESTION 110. 7 - IOO BETTING Yee de 303 320 399 1438 No 788 743 838 817 3184 Blanks 229 177 177 201 784 1433 1223 1333 1417 5408 QUESTION NO. 8 - WOMEN JURY Yee 772 660 732 786 2950 No. 433 385 409 405 1632 Blanks 228 178 192 226 824 1433 1223 133.3 1417 5406 A true record: Atteetz Clerk 190 RECOUNT HELD D3CXt3ER 3, 194E SELECTMEN'S ROOM, ToWN OFFICE BUILDING Per instructions received November 27, 194E from Secretary of State a recount of votes cast November 5, 394E for the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Auditor was held Tuesday, December 3, 1946. The recount was called to order by James J. Carroll, Clerk of the Board of Registrars at 7 O'clock P.M. Credentials of representatives presented. The following tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of their dutlea by Jamey 3. Carroll, Town Clerk. Precinct One Charles J. Dailey George E. Foster Mary A. Rowland Elisabeth R. Nourse Precinct Three Sidney Ti. Robbins Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Gladys Watson Mary R. McDonough Figures of Recount LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IFEEFW-aarh7r Paul A. Dever Alfred Erickson Francis A. Votano Blanks 65 The following changes Precinct Two Victor H. Harmon Mary G. Oliver Madeline V. Peterson Cher1ea P. Vaughan Precinct Four Lester L. Eugene T. Helena T. Cathsryne follows: Andrews Buckley Maguire M. Ferry Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 TrAA Totals Tom + 1O6 4150 391 241 249 288 1169 2 0 1 5 8 7 2 1 7 17 18 14 17 13 62 1433 1223 1333 1417 5406 were made by precincts: Precinct 1. Coolidge gained two, Dever lost two Votano ginned three, Blanks lost three. Precinbt 2. Coolidge lost one, fiver gained one. Precinct 3. Coolidge Lost one, Dever gained one, Erickson loot two, Votano lost one, Blanks gained three Precinct 4. Dever gained one, Blanks lost one. Final results: AUDITOR Coolidge Dever. Erickson VOtano • Blanks • No change • Gained one - Lost two - Gained two • Lost ono Thoma $ J, Buckley 401 257 261 307 Rua401., As _ Woo4 .. . _ ., _988 _ 929, 1032 1075 Pearl 1,1**XOGIYOn -,--- 9 .3. 1 10 2 AL 05 BianIca :_. 33. 31. 32 20 1433 1223 1333 1417 The following changes were made by precincts: Precinct 1. Precinct 24 191 1226 4031 23 10 116 5406 Buckley lost three, Wood gained to, Blanks gained one. Buckley lost two, Wood gained two, Simmons gained one, Blanks lest one. Precinct 3. •Buckley 100 two, Wood gained two. Precinct.** , BackleY nochange, Wood coat twos McGlynn.gained one, Blanke gained one. Final Results: Buckley Wood U c 013rnn_ Simmons Blanks . Lost seven Gained four - Gained one . gained one • Gained one The above changes announced and made public whereby George Afp'Xiowe. Chairman of .BOard of Registrars, declared raPOunt_clOped.„0„.03.eVen..ciaXOck P.M. LAAttatt _ A ..true raCord: erk, B64rd of Registrars and Town Clerk Lexington, Masao _ December 4, 1946 . T41,01 As to certifythat 1 have this day appointed Mary. RIcPbnought 480e:tent Tem Clerk and Aseiatant Town Treaturer. of the Town of Lexington, and that she. has. been. aworn_.4k the .00hful performance of .the duties, of 3,uld otticei totb beit .of her knowledge .and abilXty. 192 Said appointments approved by the Board of Selectmen. horn Clerk Approval of Article 31 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 25, 1545, by Attorney General, Clarence A. Barnes. July 12, 1946 Article 31 as passed at en Adjourned Tom Meeting held march 25, 1946. Article 31. VOTED: That the Town amend the General By. laws by adding to Article XXVI the followings 'Section 3, No person shall place or cause to bo placed any vehicle which shall interfere vith the removing or plowing of snow, or the removing of ice, in any way of the Town, and the Superintendent of Streets or other officer in charge of ways for the time beim;, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing lee, fro any may, Is hereby authorized and empowered to remove, or cause to be removed to some convenient place, including in such term a public garage, any vehicle interfering with such work, and the owner of such vehicle shall be liable for the cost of such removal, and the etorage charges, if any, resulting therefrom." Carried ga,nimoualy8.46 PJt. /frown Clerk Lexington, Ness. July 12, 1946 1, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Article 31 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held Marsh)25, 1545, end as same appears on record. • /Venn Clerk Boston, Maas., July 1B, 1946. The foregoing amendment to by—lens is hereby approved. ''larence A. Barnes (signed) Attorney General 193 WARRANT KIR STATE PRIMARY Commonwealth or Massachusetts Middlesex, ea, To either of the Canatab1ee of the Ton of Lexington, in said County, Greetings In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of aaid town who are qualified to vote In Primaries to meet in Adams School, meat Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Ra11, Lexington Center, (Precinct Two, Three and Four), on Tuesday, the eighteenth day of June, 194t at 8:00 o'clock A.J0, for the following purposes To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties forthe following offices: Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of the Common. wealth Treasurer end Receiver - General Auditor of the Common- wealth _'attorney General Senator in Congress Representative in Con- gress Councillor aenator Three Representatives In General Court District Attorney Clerk of Courts Register of Deeds One County Commissioner For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this For this For this For this Commonwealth Commonwealth Commonwealth Commonwealth For 5th Congressional District For 6th Councillor District For 7th Middlesex Senatorial District For 7th Uiddlesex Representa- tive District For II-3d1eaex 3iatrict For " i. dleaex County For Southern District For Middlesex County VACANCIES County Commissioner For Ulddlesex County The polls will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.?. And you are directed to nerve this Wsrreat seven days at leant before the time of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the Town. Hereof Pall not and make return or this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. 194 Given under our handa at Lexington, this 27th day of May, A.D., 1946. William G. Potter A. Edward Rowse Rrrol H. Locke George W. Sareno William CPaxton Selectmen of Lexington A true copy, Attest: John Co Russell, Constable of Lexington CONN TASLE, S RETURN JRN June 10, 1946 TO the Town Clerk; T have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the vestibule of the Town Office Building and seven other public places in the Town, and by mailing a --printed copy of the same to every registered voter in the Town, ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: John C. Russell Constable of Lexington 195 PRIMARY ELECTION June 18s 1946 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the tour precincts as follows: Precinct One Charles J. Dailey Warden George E. Foster Inspector Pauline E. Bartlett inspector Mary B. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Mary is. Tracey Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller George F. Stygles Teller ildaa J. Field Teller k. Claudine Foster Teller L. Ellsworth Fierce Teller Precinct Two Victor H. Harmon Warden Arthur E. woke Inspector Randall W. Richards Inspector Gertrude H. Mara (Deputy) Clerk Arthur L. Hanson Teller Mary G. Oliver Teller Elizabeth R. Nourse Teller Edward MoGrory Teller Barbara OgOonnor Teller Anna E, Tracey Teller Melon A. McCaffrey Teller Precinct Three Sidney U. !bobbins Warden "iatph H. Marshall Inspector Charles a. Moloy Inspector Emma Zits° Teller Gladys T. Watson Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller Charles F. Vaughn Teller Rosalie MacDonald Teller Edna D. Anderson Teller Precinct Four Lester L. Andrews Warden George M. Faller (Deputy) Inspector Helen M. Kirk Inspector Wary J. Ferry Clerk Helena T. Maguire Teller Caatheryne M. Ferry Teller Florence P. Tobin Teller Robert E. Ryan Teller Agnes Q. Hall Teller 196 Teen Clerk, Jame J. Carroll., read the Warrant for the Primary. The polls were declared open in each precinct at eight A.W. and remained open in each precinct until eight r.111., at which time after due notice, they ware cloned* The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally aheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk beinE used. The total regletretion of voters was 6441 (six thousand four hundred forty-one). Prem. 1. Preis. 2, Prec. 3. Preis. 4. Total number of Total number of Total number of Total number of The Toon Clerk and result as follows: Prec. 1. Rep. 242 :'rec. 2. rep. 335 Prise. 3, Rep. 396 Proc. 4. Rep, 303 Total vote cast: Robert Blanks Albert Arthur W. Coolidge Blanks F. Bradford voters: voters; voters: voteras Board 1737 1459 1551 1704 One thousand seven hundred twenty-seven One thousand four hundred fifty -:zine One thousand five hundred fifty-one One thousand seven hundred four of Registrars canvassed the Dem, 32 Total votea: Dem. 17 Total votes: Dem. 26 Total votes: Dem. 24 Total votes: Two hundred seventy- four Three hundred fifty- two Four hundred twenty two Three hundred twenty- seven 1375 € ne thousand three hundred seventy.. five. 1 Ballot boar jammed.. 1376 One thousand three hundred seventy- atx R: `PUBLICAN Governor 22g 323 378 287 1213 17 12 18 16 63 242 335 396 303 1276 Ilnutamat Q ►Verner Cole 40 35 Frederic W. Cook Blanks 194 8 242 I.e�'„r l tlig 3 17 242 288 12 335 322 13 335 29 355 12 396 372 24 396 39 143 250 1087 14 46 303 12`x6 286 1205 17 71 303 1276 Fred J. Burrell Laurence Curtia Blanks Wallace .8. Stearns Russell `_ ile®d .. Treasurer 70 57 161 26O _11 lg 242 335 Auditor 52 95 171 23.5 242 335 Blanks 19 25 Attorneygeneral Clarence A. Bare . - 222 318 Henry Cabot B14440,.. - 20l .12 242 335 Senator in. Co, n areas Lodge, Jr. 228 327 14 18 242335 Edith Nourse Rogers Blanks Victor A. Friend Blanks George J. Evans W. Edward Magiera Newell H. Morton John Howard Fearaon Blanks 197 74 86 287 305 195 921 17 22 68 396 303 1276 93 69 309 273 214 873 396 303 1276 30 20 94 377 280 1197 s.. 19 .. -79 396 303 1276 369 283 3.197 27 20 79 396 303 1276 Congressman 227 303 363 279 3.172 15 32 33 24 104 242 335 396 303 1276 Councillor 210 32 242 309 26. 335 355 267 1141 41.-..._.36,_,- 135. 396 303 1276 Sem. 117 163 191 156 627 8 3 3 15 29 57 84 115 66 322 46 70 66 45 227 14 15 21 . 21.. � 71 242 335 396 303 1276 Representati,vea G, Chauncey Cousens Charles E. Ferguson William E. ,Ea ye Walter A. 3, &nderaon Frederick W. Parkhurst Blanks in General Court 136 170 231 219 303 354 138 191 211 68 107 98 51 56 55 114 178 239 726 1005 1188 155 692 274 1150 155 695 91 364 65 227 169 700 909 3826 District Attorney. William 0, Andrew 74 82 95 65 316 George E. Thompson 153 234 280 211 878 B110140, 15_ . 19 21 27 82 242 335 396 303 1276 198 Clerk of Coverts Frederic L. Putnam 193 269 322 248 1032 Jesse A. Rogers 33 40 44 34 151 Blanks • 16 26 30 21 93 242 335 396 303 1276 R ais ter of Deeds Albert T. Gutheim 175 236 291 208 910 William D. Hillis 23 33 47 40 143 Joseph J. Laun.a 10 5 2 8 23 Joseph S. Sappett 17 29 22 22 90 Blanks 17 34 34 25 110 242 335 396 303 1276 County Commissioner_ Melvin G. Rogers 120 198 257 164 739 Davi. Fowler Campbell 46 47 46 56 195 Albert Nelsen 12 7 7 13 39 Matthew R. Rose 7 4 4 15 30 Edward J. Wright, Jr. 36 47 49 30 162 Blanks 21 32 33 25 111 242 335 396 303 1276 twin 0. Childs Blanks County Commissioner 220 313 369 263 17.85 22 X22 27 20 91 242 335 396 303 1276 DSM CTAT Governor Maurice J. Tobin 25 10 19 16 70 Francis D. Harrigan an 5 6 5 3 24 Blanks 2 1 2 0 5 32 17 26 24 94 Lieutenant Governor John 3. Carr 1 3 3. 2 7 Paul A. Dever 19 10 17 11 57 Daniel J. O'Connell 2 1 0 3 6 P.oger L. Putnam 8 1 8 7 24 `lanks 2 2 0 1 5 32 17 26 24 99 Secretary John J. Concannon 2 1. 2 0 5 Benedict F., Fitzgerald 20 10 14 16 60 Leo Moran 4 1 2 1 8 Paul H. Snow 3 1 2 3 9 :.31ankn 3 4 6 4 17 32 17 26 24 99 199 Treasurer John E. Hurley 30 13 21 18 80 Thomas Khoury 1 1 1 3 6 Blanks 1 5 4 3 13 32 17 26 24 99 Thomas J. Buckley Blanks Auditor 28 12 21 22 83 4 5 5 2 16 32 17 26 24 99 Attorney General Harry E. Casey 2 2 1 3 8 Michael F. fourihan 5 3 4 5 17 Edward A. Hutchinson, Jr, 1 1 0 0 2 Francis H. Kelly 12 2 12 9 35 Joseph M. McDonough 11 5 5 7 28 Blanks 1 4 4 0 9 32 17 26 24 99 Senator in Congress David 1. Walsh 20 13 17 22 '72 Blanks 12 4 9 2 27 32 17 26 24 99 Oliver S. Mien Blanks Congressman 25 11 20 20 76 7 6 6 4 23 32 17 26 24 99 Councillor John F. Casey 12 6 7 11 36 Edward J. Coughlin 2 1 0 1 4 Francis J. DeWolfe 3 0 2 1 6 Clement Gregory McDonough 11 6 8 10 35 Blanks 4 4 9 1 18 32 17 26 24 99 Francis C. Zacharer Blanks Senator 25 6 15 19 67 7 9 11 5 32 32 17 26 24 99 Representatives in +general Court Thomas J. Flannery 22 8 17 18 65 Joseph D. McCarthy16 9 15 17 57 Donald 3* `'1aIte I5 6 13 17 51 Blanks 43 2B 33 20 124 96 51 78 72 297 200 Ai trfvt, APIErnm James J. Bruin 3 3 6 3 16 Lawrence ,.__-. rooran 7 2 2 1 12 Eugene H. x 11 5 6 10 32 John F. Kt 11 2 6 B 27 Blanks 0 5 6 2 13 32 17 26 24 99 Clerk of Courts Jahn F. Ferrick 14 4 8 12 38 Samuel J. Fo'ti 6 3 3 2 14 Edward L. Harley 7 6 9 6 28 Blanks 5 4 6 4 19 32 17 26 24 99 Register of Deeds John J. Butler 17 1I 15 14 57 Joseph J. Leunie 8 1 3 5 17 Blanks 75 8 _ 5 25 32 17 26 24 99 Coadttj Commissioner Thomas 8, Brennan 13 3 8 11 35 John C. Dailey 3 4 3 2 12 Francis B. King 2 0 0 2 4 William H. Seabrook 4 3 3 3 13 William P. Walsh 5 2 8 3 16 Blanks 5 5 6 319 32 17 26 24 99 County Commissioner Jahn Cuinlan 0 0 1 0 1 Flanks 32 17 25 24 98 32 17 26 24 99 A true records Attests j is C I / y'— �'Town Clerk } INDEX Animal Inspector, Report of 142 Appeals, Report of Board of 144 Appointed Officers . 4 April 19th Committee, Report of 154 Assessors, Report of Board of 122 Birth 70 Building Inspector, Report of 177 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 87 Librarian, Report of 84 Treasurer, Report of 89 Trustees, Report of 85 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 140 Committees Appointed 7 Dental Clinic, Report of 96 Engineer, Report of . 81 Fire Engineers, Report of 99 Health Inspector, Report of 151 Health, Report of Board of 149 Highway Division, Report of 160 Jurors, List of 77 Lectures, Report of Committee on 136 Marriages ... 72 Middlesex County Extension Service, Report of91 Milk Inspector, Report of 157 Park Division, Report of 93 Planning Board, Report of 120 Plumbing Inspector, Report of .. 178 Police Department, Report of 137 Posture Clinic, Report of 134 Public Welfare Agent, Report of ...... 182 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 159 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer119 •.■■ Retirement Board, Report of 116 201 202 Index (continued) Sealer of Waights and Measures, Report of 127 Selectmen Report of 73 Sewer Division, Report of 167 Shade Tree and Moth Division, Report'oi' 152 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 158 Tax Collector, Report of 95 Town Clerk, Report of 68 Births ► s. 70 Marriages 71 Town Counsel, report of 129 Town Engineer, Report of 81 Town Officers Warrant for Town Meeting March 4, 194b Annual Town Meeting, Mareh 4, 1946 21 :adjourned Town Meeting, March 25, 194628 Warrant Town Meeting, October 7, 194656 Special Town Meeting, October 7, 194661 Town Troaeurer, Report of . 175 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1946, Report of 115 Trustees of 1ub1ioTrusts, Report of 105 Veteran's Services 180 Water Division, Report of 166 Wire Inspector, Report of ... 181 Warrant for State Election November 5, 1946 .. 185 ,'arrant for State Prry Zone 18, 1946 193 Primary fleotion Zune 18, 1946 ... 195