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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-Annual Report ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF `04 77.' O It' _ANIL 19" Lexington, Massachusetts Year, 1 9 4 9 Somerville Printing Ca., Inc. Somerville,Massachusetts 4 ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS March, 1949 to March, 1950 Population 1945 Census— 14,452 Highest elevation—385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation-- 110 feet above mean sea level Selectmen George W Emery, Chairman, '50 Settled— 1642--Cambridge Farms Frederick M.Gay, 50 Donald E. Nickerson, '51 Incorporated as a Town— 1713 William H. Driscoll, '51 Lewis L.1-ayt,'52 Valuation—$28,971,012 Town Clerk Town Treasurer Tax Rate-- 1949—$43.00 James J. Carroll, '50 lames J Carroll, '50 Collector of Tuxes Area of Town in acres 10,650.42 William 5 $common, '50 Area of Town in miles . 16.64 Extreme length in miles 5.8 School Committee Extreme width in miles 4.85 H.Webster Thomas,Choirrran, '50 George P. Wadsworth, '50 Charles G Davis, 52 Mrs.George P Morey, 51 Myron C =fisher, Jr., '52 Public Streets: Accepted 57.43 Cemetery Commissioners Albert H Burnham,Chairmen, '50 Private Streets: William G. Potter, 51 Gail W Sr,ith, '52 Unaccepted .. ... 36.20 Paper 26.66 Trustees of Public Trusts State Highways 11.28 Howard S.0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Trunk Line Sewers 7,97 Clarence S.Walker,'50 Thomas G.Lynch,54 Street Sewers 25.48 Moderator Water Mains 88.84 Charles E. Ferguson, '50 Constables Located 10,6 miles from Boston John C. Russell,'50 Edward C Maguire, '50 Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools---Class A Planning Board Richard P Cromwell,Chairman,'51 Aiden L. Ripley, '50 Frederic K Johnson, 53 Win.S.Couette,'52 Alan G. Adams, '54 William G. Potter,'54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 6 ANNUAL REPORTS COMMITTEES APPOINTED Ceermittee Authorized to maks and Execute plans for the Celebration AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS of the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Committee on Lectures under the Will of Authorized November 14, 1949 Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E.Cary Raymond E Lewis Mrs. John M.Cook Authorized March 21, 1949 James A. Pierce John F Dowd Walter E.Sands Hazel 5.Moore Gardner Frost Julius Seltzer Tracy W Ames John W Rycroft Albert J Gardner, Sr. Planning Committee for the 175th Anniversary Cornelius P.Cronin Malcolm H. Clifford of the Battle of Lexington Albert G Frothrngham Haskell W. Reed Authorized March 21, 1944 Burton B.Bruce Bert V. Bomgesser Jerome F.Garrity Ernest A.Giroux Mrs.Se€don M, Loring Cornelius P. Cronin Gardner L. Frost Mrs.Gerald Litchfield John F. Dowd Raymond E. Lewis Bertram P.Gustin Fred C. Newhall Winthrop H. Bowker Mrs.John M Cook,Secretary Robert H.Watt George E. Graves Walker L.Chamberlin (resigned) A Edward Rowse Carl G.Vienot Alfred P.Tropeano Richard R. Harding Mrs Edward H Mara Dr. Jahn E. Murray Carl G.Vienat Vernon C Page Tracy W.Ames Robert H Watt(To fill vacancy caused Haskell W. Reed by resignation of Mr. Chamberlin) Committee Authorized to Review Town Boundaries Ronald D. Brown,Chairman of the Four Town Precincts Authorized November 14, 1949 Committee on Advantages and Disadvantages of a Town Manager James J Carroll James H. Harding, Jr. Authorized March 21, 1949 A. Randall Soderberg Gardner C. Ferguson Charles T.Abbott Errol H Locke Michael .1. Hopkins William H. Bollord Donald D Hathaway Henry Brask Commitee to Supervise on Beholf of and Under the Direction of the Committee to Develop the Details and Cost of Board of Selectman,the Construction of the New Fire Station in East Le:ington the Proposed Veterans Memorial Library Authorized March 21, 1949 Authorized March 26, 1945 Clyde A Booker Steele Lindsay George W.Emery Donald E. Nickerson Lyon Carter George V Morse George C.Sheldon Gordon D Richards(deceased) Alden L, Ripley Archibald R.Giroux A Edward Rowse Mrs.Jennie A.Grindle Robert H Watt William E. Phillips Committee to Study Present Capital Outlay Requirements APPOINTED OFFICERS of the Town and Those That May be Reasonably Terms for One Year Unless Indicated Otherwise Anticipated Within the Next Five Years Authorized March 21, 1949 Animal Inspector Alan G Adorns Donald M. Fifield Harald E. Stevens James V MacDonald Dr.John J Murphy, Jr. Edward L.Meors Elementary School Building Program Committee Appropriation Committee Authorized November 14, 1949 Howard A. Patterson, Chairman, '50 William M. Hall .. . Appropriation Committee Robert W Fawcett, '50 Lean W Bateman, '51 (To fill unexpired Donald N. Fifickd Capital Outlay Committee Emile J Vadeboncoeur, '50 term of Lee E. Tarbox) Frederic K, Johnson , Planning Board Adrian W Cleveland, 51 Thomas]. Donnelly,Jr. '52 H. Webster Thomas . .... School Committee Clarence E.Smith, '51 William M. Holl, '52 Ernest Cutter . .. Resident-at-Large Lee E.Tarbox, '51 (resigned/ Ralph H.Tucker,'52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 8 ANNUAL REPORTS • Assessors Constable Leland H Emery,Chairman, '50 Charles E Moloy William H. Shanahan, '50 William I. Burnham Frederick J.Spencer,'52 (retired) Clyde E.Steeves Dental Clinic Mrs.Arvin Phillippart (resigned) Mrs John R Rich (to fill unexpired term Board of Appeals Mrs.Vincent Burke of Mrs Phrl!ipport) (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Mr.Thomas S Grindle Errol H. Locke,Chairman, '53 Aiden L Ripley, '50 Lester T. Redman, '53 Dog Officers John F Rich,51 Thomas G. Lynch,54 John A. Russell E M. LaRose Board of Appeals—Associate Members Executive Clerk,Selectmen J. Henry Duffy Elmer C Houdlette Hazel J. Murray Walter C. Ballard Edwin B Worthen,Jr. Fence Viewers Board of Health Stanley A. Higgins John J Garrity Dr.William L.Cosgrave,Chairman, '51 Rufus L McQuillan, '50 Carl W.Terhune,'51 (resigned) Field Driven George E Russell, '52 Vacancy filled by Dr.Crosgrove. Ivan G Pyle,M.D.Consultant Physician John W. Rycroft Benjamin W. Day Board of Health Sanitarian Fire Engmeen Richard F,Jackson Harold E Roeder,Chairman Alan G Adams Lester L Andrews(resigned) Roy A Cook William P Fitzgerald(To fill vancancy) Board of Health Agents George M. Hynes caused by resignation of Lester L. Hazel J.Murray Robert J. Fawcett Andrews) Thomas Bowdidge(Met. State Hospital) Alexander Armour(Met.State Hospital) Forest Warden Board of Public Welfare Roy A. Cook Harold F Lombord,Chairman Sydney P. Birch Dana T. Norris Gammell Legacy Income Trustees Arthur F. Mason John A. Sellars (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Board of Retirement Mrs. Robert C Merriam Harold F Lombard . Howard S.0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Lockup Keeper Wallace C Weisinger, '51 Frank H Walker(Town Accountant) John W Rycroft Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Measurer of Wood and Bark Howard S.0 Nichols, Chairman, '52 John Bierenbraadspot Harold L Wellington Clarence S.Walker, '50 Thomas G Lynah, '54 Moth Deportment,Superintendent Building inspector John J Garrity Ernest A Lindstrom Old Age Assistance Bureau Burial Agents Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Alice M.McCarthy Albert F. Douglass Arthur F.Mason John A Sellars Thomas M Montague Dona T.Norris Sydney P Birch TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 10 ANNUAL REPORTS Pork Superintendent Weighers.Public John J Garrity Harold I. Wellington Matthew P. Gorham Jacob Bierenbroodspat Thomas Lynch Paul Wagner, Jr. Marie E. Chaplin Plumbing Inspector Arthur Gennetti Arthur J Rivet,Jr. Ernest A. Lindstrom Wire Inspector Posture Clinic Louis W. Bills Mrs Lawrence F Viano, Chairman Mrs. D.Sargent Goddard Mrs Donald M. Guernsey Mrs. Robert W. Hunter Mrs Robert C McAnaul Mrs Thomas C. Morris Mrs George P. Wadsworth TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Mrs. Russell S Davenport Mrs Donald S. Wilson PRECINCT ONE Term Public Works,Superintendent Name Address Expires Joseph H DeFoe A Charles T.Abbott 26 Richard Road 1950 Public Works,Assistant Superintendent Gilbert A.Arnold 3 Richard Road 1952 William M. Burns B Sydney P Birch 35 Independence Avenue 1950 Recreation Committee Henry Brask 9 Robbins Road 1952 Bertram P. Gustin,Chairman, '50 Kenneth G Packard, '50 Donald E Legro, '51 (To fill unexpired C Paul F Hannah,'51 (resigned) term of Paul E. Hannah) Lyon Carter 39 Marrett Road 1951 Dr. Howard W.Foley, '52 Robert T. Person, '52 Percy Catton 203 FoIlen Road 1951 Richard P. Cromwell 21 Summit Road 1950 Anna F. Cummings 77 Pollen Road 1950 Registrars of Voters Frank A. Currier, Jr 27 Tower Road 1952 Leon H Truesdell, Chairman, '50 Ernest Cutter 127 Follen Road 1952 Malcolm H.Clifford, '51 George H. Lowe, '52 Donald T. Clark 25 Moon Hill Road 1952 D Sealer of Weights and Measures Thomas Donnelly, Jr. Smith 1950 Ralph E. Chadwick J HenryenryDuffy25 Avenue Maple Street f 1950 Town Accountant F Frank D Walker, '51 Myron C Fisher 3 Plainfield Street 1952 George E Foster 10 Plainfield Street 1950 John Fowle 10 Independence Avenue 1952 Town Counsel Patrick J Furdon 822 Mass Avenue 1952 Daniel A Lynch (resigned) Harold E.Stevens(To fill unexpired term of Daniel A.Lynch) G Douglas T. GIeason 1] Robbins Road 1950 Town Engineer H William M. Burns Warren K Hadley 488 Mass. Avenue 1951 Lloyd C Harding 50 Tucker Avenue 1952 Veterans Director of Benefits and Sernces Arnold E Howard 14 Robbins Road 1952 Edwin F.Chapin George M Hynes 28 Locust Avenue 195i TOWN OF LEXINGTON 11 12 ANNUAL REPORTS I PRECINCT TWO Donald Irwin 28 Baker Avenue 1952 A J Tracy W Ames 2 Highland Avenue 1950 Edwin C. Johnson 14 Smith Avenue 1951 George H Anker 364 Marrett Rood 1950 L B Dorothy Lindsay 23 Robbins Road 1951 Walter C Ballard 8 Raymond Street 1951 Robert F Lutz 821 Mass Avenue 1951 Leon W. Bateman 10 Winthrop Road 1951 George W Butters 40 Highland Avenue 1950 M Harold MacGilvray 12 Cary Street 1950 C John MacLachlan 15 Lexington Avenue 1950 F Sherburne Carter 24 Percy Road 1951 William W. MacLean 46 Watertown Street 1951 Robert M Coquillette 53 Forest Street 1952 Clarence E. MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue 1950 Ernest J Crerie 50 Spring Street 1952 Arthur F. Mason 46 Watertown Street 1951 James Paul McCarthy 201 Fallen Road 1952 D Paul J McCormack 11 Richard Road 1951 Charles G. Davis 9 Washington Street 1950 Rufus L. McQuillan 35 Tower Road 1950 Harold C Denham 8 Jackson Court 1950 Edward L. Mears 5 Wotsan Road 1950 John H Devine 19 Slocum Road 1951 Charles B Meek 142 Marrett Road 1951 William F Downe 286 Marrett Road 1951 Eugene L Morgan 20 Robbins Rood 1952 Thomas C. Morris 4 Robbins Road 1952 F P Clements H. Ferguson 30 Vine Brook Road 1951 Vernon C. Page 12 Independence Avenue ]950 William Wallace Ferguson 6 Belfry Terrace 1952 Robert T. Person 4 Lexington Avenue 1950 Robert W. Fernald 4 Washington Street 1950 William E. Phillips 37 Tower Road 1951 William P. Fitzgerald 5 Parker Street 1950 Howard W. Foley 283 Marrett Road 1952 R Haskell W Reed 67 Lowell Street 1952 G Alden L. Ripley 52 Follen Road 1951 Arthur L Graves 76 Bloomfield Street 1950 S Roland B Greeley 1359 Mass Avenue 1951 William Roger Greeley 1948 Mass Avenue 1951 Carl J Samsel 15 Robbins Rood 1950 Bertram P Gustin 50 Bloomfield Street 1952 Clarence E. Smith 6 Pinewood Street 1951 Gordon E. Steele 12 Smith Avenue 1951 H ' Harold E. Stevens 209 Fallen Road 1952 William M. Hall 1357 Mass Avenue 1952 John J Sullivan 1116 Mass. Avenue 1951 Stephen F. Hamblin 45 Parker Street 1950 ✓ Edward Hamlin 15 Bloomfield Street 1950 Harold T Handley 1888 Mass Avenue 1952 Emile J Vadeboncoeur 35 Brandon Street 1952 James A Harding, Jr. 14 Highland Avenue 1952 W Alice Munson Holmes 86 Spring Street 1952 Robert H. Holt 11 Bennington Road 1952 John A. Wilson 62 Fern Street 1951 Michael J. Hopkins 11 Hilltop Avenue 1950 J. Russell Wood 6 Tower Road 1950 Ernest R. Hunt 47 Farmcrest Avenue 1950 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE L G Harold B Lamont 20 Winthrop Rood 1951 Frederick M. Gay 7 Robbins Road 1950 Elizabeth R Lewis 2 Forest Street 195l H Russell M Little 7 Forest Street 1951 Harold F. Lombard 23 Eliot Rood 1951 Lewis L Hoyt 30 Locust Avenue 1952 Selden M Loring 55 Bloomfield Street 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 14 ANNUAL REPORTS M C John F Manley 16 Parker Street 1952 Guy S. Chace 10 Meriam Street 1950 John E Murray 6 Highland Avenue 1950 Richard E. Childs 87 Simonds Rood 1951 Kenneth F. Clarke 91 Simonds Road 1950 P George B. Colesworthy, Jr. 23 Hancock Street 1952 Charles H Peirce 47 Bloomfield Street 1951 Grant B. Cole 97 Blake Road 1950 Marjorie Pierce 59 Forest Street 1952 Murray Potter 19 Walnut Street 1951 D William G Potter 25 Walnut Street 1950 Arthur C. Dodge 6 Abbott Road 1950 Donald T Pring 20 Vine Brook Road 1952 Norman A. Downs €1 Edgewood Road 1951 George W Proctor 7 Forest Court 1950 E P Leland H Emery 5 Stetson Street 1950 Randall W Richards 67 Farmcrest Avenue 1951 Henry W Robertson 4 Raymond Street 1952 F Robert W. Fawcett 27 Oakland Street 1951 5 Gardner C. Ferguson 54 Burlington Street 1952 Charles E. Scribner 7 Highland Avenue 1952 Roy A. Ferguson 11 Berwick Road 1951 Edward W. Sibley 18 Eliot Road 1950 Dexter A. Smith 2 Rowland Avenue 1952 G Charles O. Goodwin 12 Coolidge Avenue 1950 T George E. Graves 33 Adams Street 1951 Lee E Tarbox 8 Rowland Avenue 1951 H Alfred P Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road 1950 John W. Hess 20 Vine Street 1952 W Milton F. Hodgdon 36 Hayes Avenue 1952 Edwin B Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1951 Thacher Jenney 25 Oakland Street 1951 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE C K James J Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1950 Joseph G. Kroetzer 85 Medan Street 1950 D L William H. Driscoll 25 Winthrop Road 1951 Errol H.Locke 3 Abbott Road 1951 Moses M.Low 95 No. Hancock Street 1950 F William H. Lyon 24 Oakland Street 1950 Charles E Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue 1950 M Richard W. Maynard 77 Meriom Street 1952 PRECINCT THREE Charles A McCormack 35 No. Hancock Street 1952 A Robert C Merriam 4 Oakmount Circle 1950 Alan G Adams 15 Somerset Road 1952 George P Morey 90 No Hancock Street 1951 Ruth Marey 90 No Hancock Street 1952 B Clayton M. Morse 29 Sherman Street 1952 William John Baskin 45 Adams Street 1951 Louis W. Bills 73 Hancock Street 1951 R Charles M Blake 59 York Street 1951 Lester T. Redman 10 Hayes Avenue 1951 Ronald D Brown 27 Edgewood Rood 1952 C. Raymond Reed 20 Oakland Street 1950 Albert H Burnham 34 East Street 1952 Gordon D Richards 58 Hancock Street 1951 William I Burnham 30 East Street 1951 A Edward Rowse 38 Somerset Road 1950 Eugene T Buckley 22 Grant Street 1950 Robert L Ryder 65 Bertwell Rood 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 16 ANNUAL REPORTS S D Russell 5. Davenport 329 Bedford Street 1951 Welter E. Sands 57 Meriam Street 1950 George B. Sargent 50 Hancock Street 1952 Howard H. Dawes 10 Bernard Street 1951 Caroline F. Deloury 99 Spring Street 1950 Clarence Shannon 18 Edgewood Rood 1952 H. Raymond Darling 21 Outlook Drive 1950 Rupert H. Stevens 10 Dexter Rood 1950 Frederick J. Spencer 15 Hancock Street 1952 F T Robert J. Fawcett 511 Merrett Road 1951 George M Fuller 2210 Mass, Avenue 1952 Carl W. Terhune 53 Grant Street 1952 Ralph H.Tucker 100 Mariam Street 1952 G Gerald C. Turner 9 Hillside Terrace 1950 Ernest A. Giroux 6 Revere Street 1952 H. Webster Thomas 83 Merriam Street 1951 H W Paul Hanson 70 Hill Street 1952 George P Wadsworth 26 Hayes Avenue 1951 Carl Hauck 14 Harbell Street 1950 953 Converse Hill 2101 Mass. Avenue 1951 Harvey F Winlack 61 Meriam Street Norton T. Hood 41 Reed Street 1950 Z Elmer C. Houdlette 2652 Mass Avenue 1952 Robert W Hunter 45 Outlook Drive 1951 Peter Zitso 23 Bertwell Road 1951 J Roy Johnsen 2295 Mass. Avenue 1952 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE Frederic K.Johnson 9 Audubon Road 1950 E George W. Emery 47 Somerset Road 1950 L Jasper A Lane 177 Waltham Street 1950 L Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 53 Dexter Road 1951 Daniel A. Lynch 5 Goodwin Road 1950 M NGeorge A. Mallion 29 Wachusett Drive 1952 Thelma F Mather 43 Wachusett Drive 1951 Donald E. Nickerson 17 Hancock Street 1951 Thomas H Moon 84 Simonds Road 1952 N PRECINCT FOUR Thomas A. Napoli 23 Middle Street 1950 A Fred C. Newhall 2 Audubon Road 1951 Lester L Andrews 1 Hill Street 1951 Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. 2198 Mass. Avenue 1952 B P Winthrop H. Bowker 2160 Mass. Avenue 1951 Howard A Patterson 123 Blake Road 1951 William C Paxton, Jr 359 Bedford Street 1952 Cory E. Bryant 12 Fair Oaks Drive 1952 James A. Peirce 2184 Mass Avenue 1950 C R Winfield 5. Caauette 4 Wachusetts Circle 1950 Francis H. Ready 2246 Mass. Avenue 1951 Adrian W Cleveland 39 Robinson Road 1952 William R. Rosenberger 2139 Mass. Avenue 1950 Charles T. Cogswell 35 Prospect Hill Rood 1950 Otis J Conner 58 Outlook Drive 1950 S Margaret H Cook 11 Wachusetts Drive 1950 James C. Show 11 Hamblen Street 1950 Francis W Copp 127 Blake Road 1952 Gordon E. Slater 9 Kimball Road 1951 Francis B Culbertson 62 Harding Road 1952 Gail W. Smith 170 Wood Street 1952 Frank B. Custance 100 Gleason Road 1951 A. Randall Soderberg 51 Dexter Road 1950 Howard E. Custonce 2 Tewksbury Street 1952 Earle B. Sukeforth 48 Outlook Drive 1951 Theodore A. Custonce 100 Bedford Street 1951 Ingeborg N. Swenson 145 Spring Street 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 17 18 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Robert H Watt 130 Bedford Street 1950 Frederick D Wells 58 Prospect Hill Road 1952 George L Wallace 21 Vaille Avenue 1951 December 31, 1949 John P Whalen 11 Harrington Road 1950 To the Inhabitants of Lexington: In submitting our report for the calendar year 1949, may we at the outset list those Departments and Boards over which the Board of Selectmen has either direct control or appointing authority. The Board hos under its definite jurisdiction and control the Police Department, Accounting Department and Public Works Department—which latter includes the following divisions High- ways, Water, Sewer, Parks, Building and Plumbing, Wiring and Engineering Over this group the Board of Selectmen exercises direct control and its policies are carried out by officials reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen The Board of Selectmen appoints the following Board of Pub- lic Welfare, Board of Health, Board of Fire Engineers, Board of Assessors, Board of Appeals and part of the Recreation Committee Personnel. It should be noted, however, that although the Board of Selectmen appoints these Boards, they function as independent entities, formulate their own policies and make their own decisions. The Board of Selectmen also works with other elected groups to attain a ca-ordinated program of municipal management and development. Although the Board's activities are primarily policy making and of an executive nature, it nevertheless handles many current matters of miscellaneous or emergency character. The phenomenal expansion of Lexington both in and within new home areas is more than obvious Since the end of the war 947 permits have been issued for single family dwellings, Of these, 223 were issued in 1949. In 1945 the assessed valuation of the Town was about $22,237,264. and as of January 1, 1950 the assessed valuation may well exceed $30,000,000. Whether the pace of new building has reached its peak cannot be foreseen, but indications for 1950 point to the construction of a record number of new homes At this writing the subdivision of the Whipple Estate on Lowell Street and a section of the Simonds Farm on Grove Street are presently before our Planning Board These two projects alone contemplate the need in 1950 of over three miles of water pipe Such growth in Lexington affects directly every phase of municipal activity and facility—Fire and Police protection, Schools, Board of Health, water, sewer, drainage, streets, etc. All of the • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 20 ANNUAL REPORTS Town's various municipal service departments are hard pressed to connected with the first link in the new Munroe low level trunk keep abreast of the work to be done, sewer constructed in 1948. The reports of various Departments and Boards (which appear 8) installation of 262 water services and 90 sewer services to separately En this book) furnish complete details of their work homes. during 1949 and in some cases pertinent comments as to what 9) Street drain in School Street about 616 feet in length from lies ahead. the corner of Grandview Avenue to Roosevelt Rood. Street drain in brief, we cite major municipal projects during 1949 as in Roosevelt Road about 251 feet in length from School Street follows: to Ellison Road 1) Some two miles of 12" water main in Bedford Street from 10) Resurfacing of about 1,23 miles of upper Grove Street to Tewksbury Street to Westview Street, and one-half mile in West- the Bedford Town Line view Street from Bedford Street to the Railroad crossing. This 11) Surfacing about 1,000 feet of the Grove Street "cut off", installation for the benefit of the Veterans' Hospital in Bedford, also installation of guard rails at the same location—all under and paid for by the Federal Government, was also urgently needed Chapter 90 aid by Lexington for strengthening our water supply to the Manor General policing of our streets and sidewalks, cleaning of and adjacent areas sewers and catch basins, etc was not entirely adequate on account 2) Completion of the South Branch Vine Brook trunk sewer of the overall amount of work undertaken on drains, sewers, etc. and start of connecting adjacent street laterals in the Farmcrest This unbalance will be corrected in 1950 and our budgets have area. been adjusted accordingly 3) Work (and delay) on the North Branch Vine Brook trunk The Annual Town Meeting in March, 1949 authorized the sewer The contractor to whom this work had been awarded was appointing of a Committee to study the probable financial capital soon in financial difficulties, the cumulative effect of which forced outlay needs of the Town over the next five years, and this Corn- him to cease work in early July. Formal default followed, and mittee has held many meetings with the various Town Boards. legal red tape and negotiations with the Bonding Company con- Its report should be interesting as well as informative sumed much of the following six months Resumption of work under a new contractor began at theyear's end. No financial loss Although schools are completely outside the jurisdiction of the gBoard of Selectmen, we note that apparently the new Fiske School to the Town is expected. will be close to capacity enrollment in 1950 and that the Town's 4) Large street drain on East Street from Vine Brook crossing elementary school facilities must again be increased—and most to the junction of Adams Street, and smaller drain up Adams Street promptly. to the corner of Meriam Street Surface drainage is a problem assuming increasing and press- 5) Widening of Waltham Street from Alvin's store to Vine ing importance Temporary and inexpensive measures of past Brook This was done under Chapter 90 with State and County aid years for the disposal of street drainage water are becoming im- -50% and 25% respectively of the total cost. Ineffective liason practical and the disposal of such storm drainage water must now between Town and State, and somewhat unsuitable engineering be faced immediately in many instances, on a permanent and far design by the State may well have increased slightly the net cost more expensive basis. The cost of this program may well extend of this project to the Town over the next five or ten years 6) Sidewalks (particularly needed for school children) on Our water system must be strengthened to meet the sharply Adams Street and Pleasant Street. heavier demands upon it by our 947 postwar new homes. The 7) Installation of various sewer laterals and extensions of Board of Selectmen is recommending in its 1950 budget an expend- water main Largest group of sewer laterals was in the Bow Street- iture to replace 6" pipe with 10" in one of the areas (Fair Oaks) Albermarle Avenue area where 3,393 feet of pipe was laid, and where more water is most urgently needed. Here again, such TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 22 ANNUAL REPORTS replacement and strengthening may well go on annually over the The Lincoln Street Town dump is a vexatious problem which next ten years. is also becoming increasingly expensive. Due to many complaints We are riot asking for any new trunk sewer construction in 1950 received, the Board felt it advisable in the early Fall to inaugurate a few hundred feet under relocated Route 128) but in a new policy there with reference to the disposal of rubbish. Al- (except1951 the advisabilityor need of constructinga further section of though the new technique of handling the dump is more expensive, preliminary results indicate that a definite improvement has been the new Munroe low level sewer is a distinct probability. 1950 made should see much of the Farmcrest area and some of the Fair Oaks In conclusion we should like to make the following observations: area connected to the municipal sewer. 1) The management of the Town, because of its growth, is At the November Town Meeting the following streets were becoming a more arduous problem. In order to do the necessary accepted: Liberty Avenue, Ledgelawn Avenue, Hamilton Road, work with a voluntary personnel, either elected or appointed, it is Braemore Terrace and part of Hillside Terrace Actual construe- essential that our citizens be willing to devote some time to the tion of these will be done in early 1950 The Board of Selectmen Town if so requested. is pleased when residents of unaccepted streets petition for accept- 2) We, as your Board of Selectmen, welcome suggestions and once Well paved streets contribute to a better looking and better kept cammunit inquiries from any citizen or any group with reference to any p y. municipal matter under our jurisdiction. The relocation of Route 128 has now been officially made and 3) The citizens as a Whole are indebted to their fellow neigh- actual construction is in sight as bids have been received by the bore who, as employees in our Public Works Department, work state for the portion of the Route that lies in Lexington. The cheerfully in all weather night or day as the need may be, to keep contract is to be let within a few weeks. The effect of this new our streets open and sanded in the winter and the water, sewer and turnpike should be evidenced and felt in many ways—development other facilities functioning without interruption for the Town's wel- of new home areas, streets, traffic, etc fore throughout the year. Transportation to and from the outlying and rapidly developing GEORGE W. EMERY ILLIAM H. areas of the Town is now a subject of major importance and dis- LEEWISS L. HOYT DRISCOLL cussion. Your Board in 1949 granted a permit to the Lovell Bus FREDERICK M GAY Lines, Inc. to operate over Pleasant Street to Watertown Street, DONALD E NICKERSON over Watertown Street to the intersection of Watertown Street and Board of Selectmen the Cambridge-Concord Highway in both directions as part of a through route to Harvard Square The Board has presently under consideration a bus route in Information or Complaints Department end Telephone Number (Tel. LExington both directions from the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and9-0500 connecting nl- ectin indicat- Grant Street, over Grant Street to East Street, over East Street to Departments unless otherwise ed./ Adams Street, over Adams Street to North Street, over North Street Highways Public Works, Emergency, to Burlington Street to Simonds Road, over Simonds Road to LExington 9-1618 Bi Gleason Road and over Dexter Road to Fuller Road, over Fuller water-- lis, services, mains connec• Public Works, Emergency, tions LExington 9-1618 Road to Gleason Road, over Gleason Road to Simonds Road in one Sewer—Services, mains Public Works, Emergency, direction. The Board also has just received a widely signed petition LExington 9-1618 for a bus route over Oak Street, via Oak Street, Baker Avenue and Garbage Collection Public Works Taft Avenue to the corner of Massachusetts and Taft Avenues in Street Lights Public Works Street Signs ... .. . Pubtic Works both directions. This petition has been referred to the Planning Overflowing Cesspools Board of Health Board for preliminary report. Unauthorized dumping . .. ... Board of Health TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 24 ANNUAL REPORTS Damage by Dogs Selectmen's Office REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Rental-of Public Buildings.. Selectmen's Office Building and Plumbing Permits . Building Department Zoning By-law violations . . ... Building Department December 31, 1949. Sign violations ... .. . ... .... Building Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Wire Inspections Louis W. Bills, LExington 9-0760 Lexington,Massachusetts Subdivisions. . . ... . . Town Engineer Mosquito Control .. Robert W Armstrong, Supt, Gentlemen Kirkland 7-6170 The Board of Appeals reports that seventy-five hearings were held during the Ambulance ........... Fire Department,LExington 9-0270 the year 1949 Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case RETIRED FROM MUNICIPAL SERVICE Jan 6—John T FitzGerald for Lexington Post 3007 The Board of Selectmen, wishes to commend the following in- Veterans of Foreign Wars dividuals who, after long terms of service to the community, hove To Use the upper wooden portion of the "Fire Station" located on Meriom Street, retired during 1949. to complete the erection of a building at 2 Hayes Lone, to be used as Post Name Department Date Retired Years of Service Headquarters Granted. John C Russell Police February 23 39 Jan 6—Professor John H.Judge James J Limo Police May 12 23AntonTo. Operate an academy for the instruction of young men and women for the Ralph Ho Mars o PublicmWorks May 23 Ralph H Marshall Cemetery June i 11 years equivalent to the third year of high school through the second year of Henry J. Nutt Park June 1 43 college at the premises located at 114 Concord Turnpike, Lexington. Granted Frederick J. Spencer Assessors November 17 37 provided that the student body shall not be more than 10, of whom not mare than 5 male students may reside on the premises and provided that the per- mit shall be valid only so long as Professor Judge resides there and continues to operate or continues to be directly connected and associated with the or- ganization. Feb 17—Chester C.Duval To Operate a sheet metal shop at 4 Bow Street, for the fabrication of duct work used in connection with air conditioning, ventilating and heating installations Granted subject to the following conditions: 1) That loading and unloading of material being delivered to and from the building shall be done at a side en- trance and not while the truck is parked on Bow Street; 2) That the cars of employees shall be parked on the adjacent lot off the highway; 3) That no material shall be stored or fobricated outside the building; 41 That in the use of the premises the petitioner agrees to limit the noise to that which is normal, customary and incidental to the occupancy, 5) That this use continues only so long as the business is operated by the petitioner, Chester C. Duval. Feb. 17—Oscar B Kenrick To: Erect a greenhouse, opproximately 10 feet by 25 feet, at 114 East Street, in accordance with the sketch submitted Granted. March 4—Lawrence P. Dargie To: Redivide three lots on Shade Street, namely, Lots 212, 213 and 214, each having a frontage of 50 feet, into two tots to hove a frontage of 75 feet each and depth as shown on sketch submitted of 400 feet. Granted. March 25—Leelond G McConchie To: Erect single-family dwellings and attached garages on Lots C and D Blake Road, which lots did not hove the area required under the Lexington Zoning By-law, in accordance with plat plan submitted. Denied TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 26 ANNUAL REPORTS March 25—Leelond G. McConchie May 6—Howard F Baldwin To: Erect single-family dwellings and attached garages on Lots E and F Nowers To: Erect,at No. 1 Briggs Road,a dwelling and garage to be not less than 12 feet Rood, which lots did not hove the area required under the Lexington Zoning from the easterly side line of the petitioner's property. Granted. By-law, in accordance with plot pian submitted Denied May 6—Bessie O.Withrow March 25—Warren E. Russell To: Maintain and operate a gift and antique shop in one room of the guest house To: Conduct a restaurant at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue Granted subject to the operated by her at 73 Waltham Street. Granted subject to the condition that following conditions I) That the use shall extend only till April 1, 1950, 2) the gift and antique shop shall be operated only so long as Bessie 0. Withrow That sufficient provision shall be made for parking of automobiles of guests owns and operates the building as a guest house on the premises so that it will not be necessary to park on the street, 3) Thot there shall be no flood lighting on the premises, 4) That any sign erected on May 6—Doris Bowker the premises shall not be appreciably larger than twenty square feet To. Erect on Lot C Cherry Street, a two-car garage to be set back from Cherry Street approximately seven and one-half feet. Denied. March 25—Warren E. Russell To: Allow Virginia L. Larkin, as lessee of the premises,to operate an antique busi- May 6—David Buttrick Company ness in the barn in the rear of the property located at 1505 Massachusetts To, Erect a bulletin-type sign, 23 feet by 81/2feet, illuminated by 3 gooseneck Avenue. Granted subject to the conditions that the permit shall expire April reflectors with 150-watt bulbs, supported on wooden posts, seven feet above 1, 1950 and that neither of the signs to be erected on the barn shall exceed ground level,at 384 Bedford Street. Denied. six square feet in area. Moy 13—Loreto Visco March 25—L H, Miller To: Use a portion of the land owned by the estate of Howard M Munroe on Lowell To Erect o stand, 10 feet by 12 feet, for the purpose of selling poultry, eggs and Street for a golf driving range. Granted subject to the following conditions: 1) vegetables grown and raised on the petitioners own land at 973 Concord That sufficient parking spate shall be provided to eliminate parking on the Turnpike, subject to the following conditions: 1) That the premises shall be street; 2) That the operation of the driving range shall cease by 11.00 P. M.; kept in a neat and orderly condition, 2) That the stand be located at !east 3)That the permit shall expire June 25, 1950 40 feet from the turnpike; 3) That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 4) That the total area of signs employed shall not be greater than May 13—Laurence B.Trombetta 20 square feet; 5) that no parking of cars shall be permitted on the Concord To' Build an extension to the house at 246 Concord Turnpike, approximately 14 Turnpike; 61 That the permit shall expire April 1, 1950 feet from the Minute-Man Golf Club property. Granted March 25—William L. Mow11 and W Lloyd LeBouef May 13—Arthur J.Williams To. Subdivide a parcel of land located at 19 and 19A Oakland Street into two lots To- Erect,on Lots numbered 13 and 14, fronting on North Street, Lexington,a port to have areas of 45,000 and 40,000 square feet, the subdividing lot line of of a dwelling, the construction of which would not conform with the require- which would run through an existing garage for the purpose of making the reents of the Lexington Building By-low, 4 feet of the depth of the house to garage available to two property owners Granted be located in Burlington and approximately 20 feet of the house to be locat- ed Cara!dv in Lexington. Denied April 22—Anthony To: Use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue for the processing, May 13—Charles W.Lanagan far K V Wolsey Co_, Inc warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables. Granted subject to the To: Erect, on Lots 8 and 9 Winter Street, single-family dwellings and Ott shed following conditions: 1) Thot the permission granted shall be for the term of garages the construction of which would not conform to the requirements of one year from March 10, 1949; 2) That no by-products, or materials used, the Lexington Building By-low. Granted shall be stored outside the building, 3) That the premises shall be kept in a May 13—Charles W.Lanagan for K V Wolsey Co., Inc. neat and orderly condition. To: Erect, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Bedford Street, single-family dwellings and April 22—Benjamin A.Simeone attached garages in accordance with plans submitted, the construction of To: Erect a portable crusing and hot mix plant on land lying between Woburn and which would not conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law. Maple Streets and the Lexington Nurseries and the Munroe Estate. Denied. Granted subject to the condition That those dwellings using full basement shell be provided with a direct exit from the basement. April 22—Alden W Weimar To Erect, on Lots 75, 76 and 77 in Block 10 Henderson Road, a dwelling and May 26—Charles E Ross garage, the construction of which would not meet the requirements of the To: Operate a nursery school at 6 Wadman Circle, to be operated mornings during Lexington Building By-law. Granted subject to specific conditions covering the the public school term. Granted subject to the following conditions 1) That construction. the permission for the operation of the nursery school shall extend to June TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 28 ANNUAL REPORTS 1950; 2) That the partition walls adjacent to the furnace area should be up- July 7—Guy E Reed, Jr, and Marjorie S Reed propriately fire-proofed in the manner determined by the Building Inspector; To. Erect a garage at 2 Berwick Road 91/2 feet from the existing dwelling and 3) That not more than 10 children be accommodated. 71/2 feet from the rear lat line Granted May 26—Irving Currier for Countryside, Inc. Ta. Erect o two-car Iubritarium, to be attached to the present felling station at 400 July 14—Lawrence W Sharpe Lowell Street Granted subject to the following conditions. 1) That no signs To Erect a dwelling and garage on Lot 14, Lot 14A, Lot 15 and a portion of Lot shall be placed on the property except with approval of the Building Inspector; 16 Nichols Road, sold lots having a total frontage of 67 50 feet on Nichols 2) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition and in good Road Granted repair at oil times; 3)That no floodlights shall be installed in addition to those August 4—Leeland G. McConchie being used at the present time, 4)That there shall be no storage of supplies or To- Erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on Lots 4, 5 and 6 Nowers containers outside the building, 5) That the building shall be completed in Road, said lots having a combined frontage of 100 feet an Nowers Road and one year from date of this permit a combined area of 7224 square feet, and to erect a single-family dwelling end attached garage an Lots 7, 8 and 9 Nowers Road, these lots having a May 26—E. F. DeSonie total frontage of 110 46 feet on Nowers Road and a combined area of 7800 To• Build a tool house at 90 Spring Street one foot from the lot line Denied. square feet, in accordance with plot plans submitted. May 26—Frank A Napoli To. Erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on Lots 1, 2 and 3, said lots having a total frontage of 78 49 feet on Blake Road and a total frontage To: Erect an addition to the present roadside stand situated on Marren Road and of 113 93 feet on Nowers Road, and a combined area of 9248 square feet, to operate the stand until June 1, 1950 for the sale of farm and poultry prod- and to erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on Lots 24, 25 and uCts raised on the petitioner's farm situated on Marrett Rood and Middle 26 Blake Road, these lots having a total frontage of approximately 119 8 feet Street, Lexington. Granted. on Blake Rood, and a combined area cf 9670 square feet, in accordance with May 26—Lura M. Teeter plot plans submitted. To. Remove from permission granted by the Board of Appeals to use the building, There was a brief recess by agreement of the opposing parties concerned with located at 463 Concord Avenue, as a two-family house the condition that it these petitions, after which counsel for the petitioner moved to amend the two could be so used only during the occupancy of one of the apartments by petitions so as to request permission to erect three single-family dwellings and Charles E. Teeter, Jr., his wife, and the survivors of them. Granted provided attached garages on Lots 1, 2, 3, 24, 25 and 26 Blake Road and Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, that not more than two families occupy the building. 8, 9 Nowers Road, together with the portions of Lot 10 on Nowers Road and Lot 23 on Blake Road, all according to a new plan to be presented showing the new June 16—Dr Anthony E. Colozzi lot lines, which plan was first to be submitted to the attorney for some of the To Make alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and to maintain an opposing parties for his approval and then to be made port of the record of the office for the practice of medicine at 1444 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted. proceedings Counsel for several of the opposing parties stated that he agreed to the amendment and no one appeared in opposition to the amended petition, June 16—Alden W. Weimar The petition was granted os follows. To erect three single-family dwellings as per To: Erect a dwelling and garage on Lots 75, 76 and 77 Henderson Road, said plan filed an these proceedings, dated August 1949, G. B. Northrup, C. E. show- lots having a frontage on Henderson Road of 91.41 feet. Granted. ing three lots designated as Lot J, Lot K and Lot L June 16—Susan A. Spencer August 4--1enney Mfg, Co. To Establish a funeral home at 52 Waltham Street Denied To Construct a two-car Iubritarium at 384 Waltham Street. Granted. June 16—Edward Berman To: Install two neon signs, two feet wide, on the package store at 12 Mossachu- August 4—Russell F Morash setts Avenue. Granted subject to the condition that on each of the two signs, To Erect a single-family dwelling the construction of which would not conform only the word, "Berman's" shall appear in neon-illuminated lights. to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law at 120 School Street Granted. July 7—Warren E Russell August 18—Frederick L. Doyle To: Erect, at 15 Woburn Street, a dwelling and garage the construction of which To. Erect a sign and advertise real estate from the petitioner's home at 620 would not conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law Massachusetts Avenue. denied. Granted subject to specific conditions covering the construction, • July 7---John F. Mayer August 18--Joseph M. Pecoraro To Erect a dwelling and garage on Lots 17 and 18 in Black 22 Gleason Road, To Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot 30 and a portion of Lot 31 said lots having a total frontage of 60 feet on Gleason Road. Granted. Farmcrest Avenue, said lots having a total frontage of 85 feet Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 30 ANNUAL REPORTS August 18—G E Talbot,Jr Oct 6-James B Sullivan, Jr. To: Erect a single-family dwelling the construction of which would not conform To. Erect a single-family dwelling the construction of which would not conform to to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law, on Lots 47, 48 and 49 the requirements of the Lexington Building 8y-low, on Lot 7 North Hancock Boulder Rood, said lots having a total frontage of 75 feet on Boulder Road Street Granted subject to specific conditions covering the construction. and a combined area of 17,410 square feet Granted subject to specific con- ditions covering the construction Oct 6--ifoseph P. Bisognano August 18—Clinton P Weldon To: Build a porch as an addition to the house now occupying Lots 25 and 26 Dexter Rood, which addition would bring the house within one foot of the lot To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 39B, 40 and 41 in Block 17 Preston line between Lots 26 and 27, said Lot 27 together with the adjoining Lot 28 Road, said lots having a total frontage of 75 feet. Granted. also being owned by the petitioner Granted with the condition which was Sept. 1—Mark McIntyre Spaulding agreed to by the petitioner that no building would be erected in the future by him on Lots 27 and 28 To Erect a single-car garage at 103 Simonds Rood 11 feet from the side lot line and 12 feet 6 inches from Simonds Road Granted Oct 6—Mabel S Lanman Sept. 1—Clifford G Hunt To Subdivide the premises now occupied by one duplex dwelling numbered 956 To: Convert the single-family house at 14 Muzzey Street, to a dental office and and 958 Massachusetts Avenue into four lots, one lot to have a frontage of living quarters. Granted. 100 feet and on area of approximately 26,470 square feet, one lot to have a frontage of approximately 94 feet and an area of approximately 19,584 square Sept. 1—Mary Keefe feet, one lot to have a frontage of approximately 94 feet and an area of ap- To Subdivide the premises numbered 93, 95, 97 Woburn Street, an which there proximately 23,290 square feet and one lot to have a frontage of apprax- existed buildings erected before the adaption of the original Lexington Zon- imately 94 feet and an area of approximately 22,960 square feet Granted. ing By-law, to provide frontages on Woburn Street which would be less than required by the present Lexington Zoning 8y-law. Granted. Oct 14—Chorles H Sampson Sept 16—Harvey Newgent To. Erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on a portion of Lot 80 on Henderson Road, Lot 1 and parts of Lots 2 and 3 on Burlington Street, said To Build a house using the so-called box frame construction, on Lot 14 Colony lots having a total frontage on Henderson Road of approximately 105 feet Road, said lot having a frontage of 56 feet on Colony Road and a total area and a combined area of approximately 8,149 square feet Granted of approximately 13,170 square feet, due to a recent town taking of one corner of the lots. Granted Oct 14—Daniel P O'Connor Sept. 16—Ernest DeVincent To Build a single-family dwelling on Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 located at Cedar To. Operate a roadside stand at the corner of Pleasant Street and Concord Turn- and Hill Streets in accordance with lot plans submitted which showed a Town pike and to install a roof on said stand, for the period of one year from date. taking in 1928 of 2280 square feet from Lot 1 and also showed a proposed Granted provided, that the premises shall at all times be kept in next and subdivision of Lots 1, 2 and 3 into two lots, one lot to hove an approximate orderly condition. area of 8000 square feet and the other lot to have an approximate area of Sept. 16—Warren E. Russell 8792 square feet, leaving a frontage on Lot 2 on Cedar Street of approximate- To: Use the premises at 1505 Massachusetts Avenue for the purposes of con- ly 50 feet and a footage around the corner of Cedar and Hill Streets of ap- proximately 138 feet. Granted. ducting an inn for the period at one year from date. Granted provided that the petitioner first obtain an innholder's license from the Board of Selectmen Oct. 14—Clifford G. Hunt and also meet any applicable local, state and federal requirements covering To Build an addition to the building at 14 Muzzey Street far use only by Dr. Ivan the operation of inns including the approval of the Building Inspector that G Pyle far the practice of medicine Granted. building requirements applicable to hotels or inns have been met. Sept. 16—George C. Chick Oct. 14—Joseph L. Bresnehan To Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lots 44, 45, 46 Boulder Road, To Operate a pony ring on 89 and 91 Massachusetts Avenue. Denied said lots having a total frontage of 81.45 feet on Boulder Rood and a com- bined area of approximately 21,260 square feet, Granted. Oct 20—B. H. and Anna Putnam To Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on portions of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 Oct. 6—E.Alden Erickson in Block 9 Preston Road, said lots having a total frontage of approximately 92 To: Erect a single-family residence on Lots 19, 20, 21 and a portion of Lot 22 feet and combined area of approximately 12,600 square feet. Granted pro- Preston Road, said lots having a total frontage of 98 feet on Preston Road vided that the dwelling is so located on the combined lots that there is a set- and a combined area of approximately 11,940 square feet Granted. back of not less than 20 feet and side yards of not less than 15 feet, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 32 ANNUAL REPORTS Oct 20—John T. FitzGerold Dec. 15—Mrs.T. A. Custance To. Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot 4 and part of Lot 5 Eastern Avenue, said To: Erect a single-car garage of the rear of the property at 100 Bedford Street one lots having a frontage of 75 feet and an area of approximately 8589 square foot from the southeasterly lot line and one foot from the southwesterly lot feet. Granted. line Granted provided that the construction conforms to the requirements of Oct. 20---Robert E. Dean the Lexington Building By-law To; Erect a single-family dwelling the construction of which would not conform Dec 15—H, A.Wilson to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law an Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 17 Bertweli Road, said lots having a total frontage of 92.2 feet and To. Erect a single-family residence with attached garage on Lot A Patriots Drive. an area of 14,960 square feet Granted subject to specific conditions cov- said lot having a frontage of less than that required by the present Zoning ering the construction By-law Denied Oct 20—Malcolm E. Graf Dec. 15—Stanley F Penkala (Roberts Realty) To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot 52 Cedar Street, said lot hay- To. Erect 3 real estate signs, each six feet by six feet, on the property known as ing a frontage of 95 feet and an area of 40,250 square feet Granted. Fairlawn on the northeasterly side of Lowell Street Granted subject to the Nov. 10—John V. Harrington following conditions: 1) That the signs shall be placed riot less than 100 feet from Lowell Street; 21 That the signs shall be maintained in good order, 3) To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage the construction of which would That they shall be removed not later than July 1, 1952 not conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law, on Lot 5 North Street Granted subject to specific conditions covering the construction. The Board is deeply grateful to Mr Walter C Ballard, Mr. Elmer C. Houd• Nov 10—John Buse tette and Mr Henry J. Duffy, associate members of the Board of Appeals, for To: Convert the existing sash-house at 36 Lowell Street to a greenhouse. Granted. their valuable assistance during the post year. Respectfully submitted, Nov 10—Lester H, L, Olson To: Erect a single-family dwelling the construction of which would not conform to ERROL H LOCKE, Chairman the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law, on Lot 94 Wachusett LESTER T. REDMAN Drive. Granted subject to specific conditions covering the construction. JOHN F RICH THOMAS G. LYNCH Nay. 10—Donald H. Perkins AIDEN L. RIPLEY To. Build a single-family residence, using the so-called box frame construction, on Lots 69, 70 71 Henderson Road, said lots having a total frontage of 90 feet and a combined area of approximately 9990 square feet Granted, Nov. 10—Douglas W. Smith REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE To Build o single-family residence, using the so-called box frame construction, on Lots 78, 79, 80 Henderson Rood, said lots having a total frontage of 93.44 December 31, 1949 feet and a combined area of approximately 9310 square feet. Granted. Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington,Massachusetts Nov 17—Susan A. Spencer To: Establish a funeral home at 52 Waltham Street, to be conducted by Louis H. Gentlemen Spencer Granted provided that vehicles used in connection with the business We hereby submit a report and recommendations covering the first full year shall not be parked on Vinebroak Road. of operation of the Recreation Committee. Nov. 17—Wilbur R Fletcher To' Erect a single-family dwelling and garage an Lot 148A Grant Street, said lot The Committee passed an applications filed far the use of facilities in 1949 having a frontage of 105.15 feet and an area of 10,940 square feet Granted. as follows: HIGH SCHOOL—Baseball 9, Track 3, Girls' Basketball 2, Girls' Field Hockey 3, Tennis 5 end practice, Football 5 JUNIOR HIGH—Baseball 5, Track Nov 17—F K Johnson 1, Football 4. BASEBALL—Paul Revere League 23, Sacred Heart 44, DeMalay To Build an addition, 12 feet by 18 feet, at the rear of the present building local- 21, Individual 1 SOFTBALL—Softball League 86, Cub Scouts 35, Sacred Heart ed 39-41 Bedford Street, to be used as a paint shop Granted 17, individual 1 TENNIS—Lexington Tennis Association 14, Individuals 2 FIREPLACES—Individuals and Organizations 13. (Limited by order of Fire De- Nov, 1 7—Bettie D. Jellis partment Many requests for Fireplace Permits were refused to non-residents) To: Conduct o kindergarten daily from 9:00 to 12:00 noon, in the vestry of the Permits were also issued for the NEAAAU Swimming Meet, the N E.A A A U Fallen Community Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue. Granted subject to Girls' Track Meet, the annual pilgrimage of the Boston Council of the Boy Scouts the condition that this use of the premises shall cease at the end of May 1950. of America, and to the American Legion for the July Fourth celebration TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 34 ANNUAL REPORTS Our first task was to select and appoint a recreation director We advertised Attendence in the local paper and solicited the local colleges and received nine applications Grand Total, Pool .... . . .. 12,877 Of these nine applicants, we interviewed five Mr Laurence Bramhall was op- Grand Total, Playground 8,248 pointed as the applicant who, in our judgment, hod the best qualifications for the Life Saving -. 235 position Speed Swimming 100 Class Swim Meet, Participants 75 Recreation in Lexington was divided into a summer and a winter program. NEAAAU Meet, Participants 35 The Committee feels that the most necessary factor in the program is direction Annual Pageant and Rehearsals 245 and this post year we hove had a full time, part time director; full time for the ten weeks in the summer and part time for the sixteen weeks in the winter, The 21,838 report of the director is attached As the program is developed, the Town will benefit greatly by employing a full time director Grand Total—Expenses $4,847 5b=$.221 The Committee recommends increased playground facilities and supervision, Grand Total—Registered Attendance 21838 specifically in those areas not now adequately covered, i. e, North Lexington, the The summer recreation staff conducted thirty-five special events, some of Fiske School development, and the Reservoir area which were Parents' Day, Field Days, Baseball games, Girls' softball games, Champion- The Committee also recommends, as the greatest immediate need, the erec- .NEAAAU Swimming meet, Tournament Week, Duel Swimming Meet, An- tion of a building housing adequate toilet facilities and locker space at the swim- ship Day, Knot Hole Gang Games at Braves Field, Class Swim Meets, the ming pool. Here, also a cement wolk is necessaryto supplant the resent one inial Swimming Pageant, and a final one-day trip to the Benson's Animal Farm. P At the end of this report is a summary taken from my 1949 Playground Re- which has deteriorated over the years. The Committee further recommends de- port which was submitted to the Recreation Committee, velopment of the Kinneen Pond area in compliance with the odjacent residents, The 1949-50 Winter Recreation Program covers a period from December 1, grading and seeding Section I of the Aldrich Property, and the establishment of 1949 to March 31, 1950 This program Includes a community basketball league a permanent facility for hockey of ten teams, and is supervised on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 The Recreation Committee feels that the last four recommendations, as p. m On Saturday mornings and afternoons from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. a fifth and sub- mitted to the Long-Range Capital Outlay Committee, should be carried out dur- sixth grade elementary school program is conducted for the boys and girls. Sta- ing 1950. tistics on this program at the time of this report are in the making. Respectfully submitted, In conclusion, may I say that recreation serves a worthy purpose in any com- munity The extent and thoroughness of its effect on the people of said corn- BERTRAM P.GUSTIN,Chairman munity depends upon the financial support and the true interest of its townfolk. KENNETH G. PACKARD The influence of recreation in the Town of Lexington within the past decade as DR. HOWARD W. FOLEY compared to the effect it will have in the next decade rests in the hands of each ROBERT T.PERSON and every citizen of the Town of Lexington. DONALD E.LEGRO Respectfully submitted, LAURENCE H. BRAMHALL LEXINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT 5totistics 1949 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION Municipal Swimming Pao' The summer recreation program covered a period of ten weeks from June Total Number of Swimming Days (Morning and Afternoon) 48.5 27, 1949 to September 3, 1949, and included the supervision of the East Lex- Average Attendance Per Day 265.5 ington Playground at the Adams School and the Center Playground Thirteen peo- (Based on Total Registration Attendance figure-12,877) pie with diversified abilities were hired to administer this program. The personnel Number of Life Saving Awards: included was o recreation director, an assistant director, a supervisor and instruc- Junior 11 tor of playground activities at the East Lexington Playground, a supervisor of girls' Senior.... 00 activities at the Center Playground, a supervisor of crafts for all playgrounds, and 11 the swimming pool personnel which included a supervisor, three instructors, and a LargestOne Attendance in Day486 male and female attendant for late afternoon swimming activities. Number of Children who learned to Swim: The budget was $4,847,56 far the personnel, equipment, awards, transpor- Boys 138 tation, crafts,office supplies, and miscellaneous matters. The cost per capita (ex- Girls 1 83 eluding the cost of labor and maintenance of the facilities used) was $,221. These figures were broken down in the following manner; 321 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 36 ANNUAL REPORTS Registration:Bs Totals-1925 578 REPORT OF THE BOARD HEALTH Girls 635 Men 226 Women 283 December 31, 1949 Waders 203 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 1925 Attendance:Total-12,877 Gentlemen Boys 4346 The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year Girls 5540 ending December 31, 1949. Men 1486 Women 859 Dr William L Cosgrove was elected Chairman to succeed Mr. R. L. Mc- Waders 646 Quillen; Mr McQuillan and Mr. George E. Russell serve as members of the Board Miss Hazel J Murray was appointed Secretory and Agent to the Beard 12877 HEALTH SANITARIAN APPOINTED Attendance of Special Groups: 2058 Life Saving ...... 235 Mr. Richard F Jackson was appointed Health Sanitarian as of June 15, 1949 Speed Swimmers 100 when he assumed his duties. Mr. John Lamont and Mr. Richard Wiggins who had Swim Meets 811 previously functioned es Health Inspector and Slaughter Inspector, respectively, Pageant 346 were instrumental in orienting Mr, Jackson to the Town of Lexington The Board Visitors 528 wishes to extend its thanks to Mr. Lamont and Mr.Wiggins for their past services. Miscellaneous 38 MEETINGS 2058 The Board meets regularly on the third Friday of each month and the citizens of Lexington are cordially invited to meet with the Board and discuss any health Grand Total Pool Attendance14,935 problems which may arise Playground LICENSES REGISTRATION:-972 Numerous licenses and permits required by statute and by the Regulations of Center East Special Events the Board of Health were issued upon receipt of application and investigated where Sports Crafts Sports Crafts necessary. Boys 376 85 104 53 FREE RABIES CLINIC Girls 182 70 58 44 It is recommended that more people avail themselves of the opportunity 558 155 162 97 to have their dogs inoculated against rabies The Free clinic is open only to li- censed dogs owned by residents of Lexington Out of 1380 licensed dogs, only TOTAL PLAYGROUND ATTENDANCE:-8248 493 were inoculated at the clinic held in May Center East Special Events Weeks Sports Crafts Sports Crafts Center East Comb. Totals COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 1 649 131 390 61 1231 2 472 99 294 60 71 996 The following diseases were reported for the year 1949 3 436 43 292 63 91 925 DiseOse Total 4 389 43 370 50 143 995 Anterior Poliomyelitis • •. 7 5 426 56 287 30 799 Chickenpox 87 6 456 42 336 56 890 Dog Bite 72 7 480 55 230 23 788 Squirrel Bite 1 8 277 31 196 11 125 105 884 Dysentery, Bacillary 1 138 German Measles 54 9 331 38 157 22 58 65 740 Measles .... 24 69 Mumps .. 19 Paratyphoid . 2 3916 538 2552 376 340 149 377 8248 Scarlet Fever 12 Grand Total of Pool and Playground Attendance ............ .. ..... ... 23,183 Scarlatina 1 Whooping Cough 12 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 38 ANNUAL REPORTS The Board of Health solicits the cooperation of all physicians in reporting , communicable diseases, in and stores. i analyzed 135 milk samples — mode bacteria counts, coliform, androses where patients ore being cared for by mem- phosphatase and sediment tests and microscopic examinations. In general, the bets of their own families, we urge the families to report the disease quality of the milk is good The dealers appreciate quality in milk and use if as FUTURE HEALTH UNION a sellinpoint The various dairyforms and pasteurization plants in Lexington Thought must be given to the organization and formation of a union health were inspectedg as a check on production and processing. deportment The Union Health Bill which became !ow on August 10, 1949 pro- WATER ANALYSIS vides the framework whereby communities may pool their assets and furnish all Nineteen samples of water were tested for potability and recommendations the protection that the science of public health has to offer Separate boards of made for the use of chlorinated lime where necessaryDuring the summer, I health will be retained by the towns but they may improve their services by act- ing jointly with their neighbors in o combined health union analyzed eleven samples orf water from various swimming spots to test for pal u- Res Respectfully submitted, tion Swimming was permissible at the Marrett Rood reservoir so it would seem P Y to warrant future consideration as o family swimming place. WILLIAM L COSGROVE, D M D, Chairman PIGGERIES GEORGE E RUSSELL R L McQUILLAN There are six commercial piggeries in Lexington, At least two inspections were made of each and attempts made to eliminate causes of odors and corn- paints. SEPTIC TANKS AND CESSPOOLS REPORT OF THE HEALTH SANITARIAN Septic tanks and cesspools must meet Board of Health standards before they can be approved, 52 cesspools and 81 septic tanks were approved. December 31, 1949. OTHER ACTIVITIES To the Honorable Board cf Selectmenit is Lexington, Massachusetts Twenty-seven complaints were received and investigated. proper actionrgedthan hat Gentlemen people write a short note explaining the nuisance so that the pro p be taken Two homes were placarded for Scarlet Fever Various inspections This report of the Health Sanitation covers the period from June 15 to De- were made at the request of the District Health Officer. cember 31, 1949 LABORATORY FUTURE PLANS A public health laboratory has been established in the Town Office Building The variation in the bacteria counts of the eating establishments indicates With this facility available, tests can be made on restaurant swabs, milk and the need of a Restaurant Sanitation Course which will show the workers correct water so that effective quality control can be maintained in Lexington. Results sanitation methods by means of films, short talks and demonstrations. Such a of tests can be obtained by calling at the laboratory program is under consideration and plans ore are being laid to offer this course in EATING ESTABLISHMENTS the spring. I wish to thank Mr Lamont, Mr Wiggins, the Town Employees and the During the course of 123 visits to restaurants and soda fountains, a total of public for their assistance and cooperation during the past months. 193 swab tests were made. Using the standard of 100 bacteria per utensil it Respectfully submitted, was found that 7 places usually had high counts, 6 places kept their counts down, JACKSON, 3 places went from low counts to high and 6 places reduced their counts to satis- RICHARD F Health JCKSON, factory levels FOOD STORES Slaughter Inspector Seventy visits were mode to stores in order to check on general cleanliness and proper methods of handling food. Most places ore practicing proper sanitary procedures, a few are cramped for room so it is more difficult for them to fall into line SLAUGHTER At the slaughterhouse of Joseph Monsignore, 76 Laconia Street, 119 pigs, 31 head of cattle, 1 calf and 1 goat were approved after inspection; 2 pigs were condemned and rendered MILK INSPECTION For the year 1949, 71 milk licenses and 15 oleomargarine licenses were is- ssued. Of the 71 milk licenses, 28 were for dealers and 43 were for restaurants TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 40 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Work to be starred in the seventh grade of the Junior High School in 1950 will include approximately 100 children, 32 D cases, and 68 C cases. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1949. A report of the cases treated follows. Lexington, Massachusetts o C New old Ois. Sp.Rec. Gentlemen: Adorns 30 16 45 1 19 3 Fronklin . ........ 17 16 31 2 15 2 1. A total of 69 animals were examined and quarantined which had bitten. Hancock 25 9 32 2 17 3 persons in Lexington during the past year Munroe 11 12 21 2 12 2 Parker .... 22 27 48 1 28 5 2. There were no cases of rabies in Lexington during 1949. 105 80 177 8 91 15 3 A total of 16 barns were inspected according to the instructions of the MARGARET C. SEREST, Director of Livestock Disease Control. There were eight horses, three goats, 160 Chairman Posture Clinic cows, and 1,838 swine examined during this inspection All animals and prem- ises were found to be satisfactory, 4, There were 30 calls to examine 270 cows for compliance with the inter- state shipment rulings on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis. These cattle were REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE shipped to local milk producers BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 5. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the 1949 Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Samuel J Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, mode a gift to the Town of Lexington in 1880 of $2,000.00 with the proviso that two-thirds of the income JOHN J MURPHY, JR., D.V.M. should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4,000 00 when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. REPORT OF THE POSTURE CLINIC Principal 1-1-49 . . $4,101 48 Principe! as of 12-31-49 $4,101 48 $1,000. U. S. Treasury 27/e's--1960155 $939 43 December 31, 1949. 1,000. U. S Treasury 21/2's—Serres G 1,000.00 Ta the Honorable Board of Selectmen Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 Lexington, Massachusetts 2,500. U. S Savings Bonds—Series G 2,500.00 Gentlemen $4,726.48 From January 1, 1949 through December 31, 1949, 185 cases of C and D Income posture were treated in the Lexington Pasture Clinics. Balance 1-1-49 $588 01 Silhouetteogroph pictures were token throughout the schools from grades III Income Receipts---Bridge Charitable Fund 103 07 through VII, and classes were conducted once each week at each school through- Income Receipts—Gerry Fund .. 48 97 out the school year with the exception of Junior High grade VII for whom pro- vision hod not been mode in 1949. $740 05 Pictures were token at the Fiske School in October, 1949, but no provision Less Disbursements . . 100 00 has been mode for the posture work to be followed up at that school. Classes at the Junior High School will begin in 1950 with grade VII. $640 05 Medical clinics for special orthopedic examination were held twice during the ELIIABETH B. GERRY FUND school year on March 5 and on May 14, 1949 by Dr Robert J. Joplin, orthopedic Principal 1-1-49 $2,274.20 surgeon of Boston. Recommendations were mode at these clinics to the parents Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $680 26 of fifteen children for hospital examination and treatment beyond the work of Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. 500 00 the usual posture class. $100. U. S. Treasury 2%'s-1960/55 93 94 This past year has seen a larger number of parents interesting themselves in $1.000 U. S. Treasury 21/2's—Series G 1,000 00 the work of the posture Glosses and attending Dr. Joplin's clinics with their child- ren where the.. have hod the opportunity of personal consultation and advice. $2.274 20 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 42 ANNUAL REPORTS Income Income. Income Receipts $48 97 Balance 1-1-49 .. . .. $54.17 Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund 48 97 Interest an Bond .... .. .. . . 50.00 Balance 12-31-49 ...... . . .. None $104 17 Respectfully submitted, Less disbursements far cash prizes50 00 HOWARD 5, O. NICHOLS Balance 12-31-49—Cash on hand $54 17 CLARENCE 5 WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAI-1 Trustees CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Principal 1-1-49 $37,385.00 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE Received from Town of Lexington 550.00 TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Principal as of 12-31-49 $37,935.00 1949 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $28,935 00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted. That the sum of $500 00 $37,935.00 received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W Fiske be appropriated and Income set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust Balance 1 $328 64 Fund" Income Receipts 751 40 Principal $500.00 $1,080 04 Deposit—Cambridge Savings Bank . .... $500 00 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 300.00 Income • Balance 1-1-49 246.77 Balance 12-31-49—Lexington Savings Bank .... $780 04 Income Receipts .. 16 27 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Balance 12-31-49 . $263.04 Principal .. . $1,10000 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,100 00 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Income: Eleanor S Adams, barn in Lexington in 1825 Under her will a legacy of Balance 1-1-49 .... .. .... $282.22 $2,000 00 was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent Income Receipts . . 31 30 aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born -- Principal ... $2,000 00 $313.52 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 50.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income $263 52 Balance 1-1-49 .. ... $582.36 FREDERICK L EMERY FUND Income Receipts •• 51 87 $5,000.00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club Balance 12-31-49 . . $634.23 for the grading and planting of grass borders lying between sidewalks and streets, in the planting of trees along public streets; and in beautifying streets, ways and HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND places in Lexington. $1,000 00 was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in Principal _ $5,000.00 two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive groduat- $1,000 00 U 5. Treasury 23/4's-1960/55 .. $1,000 00 ing class of the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Cooperative Bonk 2,000.00 highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. U S War Bonds—Series G .. 2,000 00 Principal $1,000 00 - $1,000 Baltimore&Ohio Railroad 5's---1995 $1,000 00 $5,000 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 44 ANNUAL REPORTS HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Income: Bo lance 1-1-49 1$41132 29 90 Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806 Under her will a Income Receipts Legacy of $500.00 was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit $541 22 of the poor of the Town; Less disbursement to J J Garrity .. 25 00 Principal • $500 00 $516 22 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bonk $500 00 CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Income. Balance 1-1-49 . ... • $249.57 Charles E French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington Under his Income Receipts . 15 06 will $4,000 00 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000.00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery, and the income of $2,000.00 for three medals Balance 12-31-49—Lexington Savings Bonk .. $264.63 in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes Principal $4,612.91 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND U. S. War Bonds—Series G $4,000 00 A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862 72, Deposit—Lexington Trust Co 27 65 by a vote of the town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available Deposit—North Avenue Savings Bank 585 26 for the care of the fountain and the grounds oround it $4,612 91 Principal . . $862.72 Income—Schools: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $862 72 Balance 1-1-49 $105 73 Income Receipts 63 64 Income- Balance 1-1-49 $320.00 $169 37 Income Receipts 23.75 Less disbursements for medals ......... .. ... . 41 64 Balance 12-31-49 $343.75 Balance 12-31-49 $127 73 Income—Cemetery LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Balance 1-1-49 $159 00 Income Receipts53 23 A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High ' School for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes $212 23 to worthy graduates who ore recommended by the School Committee. Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 25 00 Principal as of 1-1-49 $284 10 $187 23 Income on Principal Deposit Fund1 99 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Principal as of 12-31-49 .. . $286 09 Jonas Gammen, born in Lexington, October 20, 1820 A clause in his will Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . . $101 09 gave to Lexington $500 00, the income to be expended for Delicacies and lux- Student Loons .... ... . 185.00 uries 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. $286.09 Principal ... $500 00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Sank $500.00 EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $510 05 Income. $104 97 income on Principal Deposit 10 25 Balance 1-1-49 "' "" 12 15 Income Receipts . ••• $520.30 Balance 12-31.49 •• $117 12 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank . . $520.30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 46 ANNUAL REPORTS WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND GEORGE 0. SMITH LEGACY George 0. Smith, born in Lexington, January 2, 1832 Under his will a leg- By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower doted September 17, 1926, and acy of $2,500.00 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000 was and Garden Club. placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the Principal . . $2,452.50 care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $573 65 Pork. U S Treasury 27/e's-1960/55 ..... 1,878 85 $ 0,000.00 Principal $8,000.00 $2,452 50 U. S. War Bonds—Series G .. 2,000.00 Income Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings Income Receipts .. $68 96 $10,000.00 Less payments to Lexington Field and Garden Club 68.96 Income. $240.00 Income Receipts ... 240.00 Balance 12-31-49 None Less payments to Town of Lexington None Balance 12-31-49 GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E Taylor's will WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Whereas my father, George W Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flog pole, which now stands on $35,696.16 Lexington Common, if such provision has not alreadybeen made, I thengive, de- Principal 1-1-49 2,273.00 g Received from Town of Lexington .... ••••••• .. ... vise and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust never- theless, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known os the "George ... $37,969 16 Principal as of 12-31-49 $35,000.00 W Taylor Flog Fund", the income to he used for the care, preservation and re- U. S Wor Bonds, Series G "" 2,969.16 placement of said flog pole, or for the purchase of new flags, any balance of in Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. .... come from said fund to be used for the core of Lexington Common. $37,969.16 Principal .. .... .. $2,000 00 U S. Wor Bonds—Series G .... . $2,000.00 5ncome. $1,408.36 Balance 1-1-49 888 36 Income Balance 1-1-49 . $357.49 Income Receipts .... Income Receipts . . . 57.51 $2,296.72 500.00 Balance 12-31-49 $415.00 Less disbursement to Town of Lexington $1,796 72 Balance 12-31-49 . GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, Miss Amy E. Taylor's will If I shall not hove made such provision in my lifetime, I give, devise, and EMMA I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND bequeath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand At a meeting held July 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500 Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W Taylor Tree Fund", in trust under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equip- nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the core, purchase, or merit of Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School preservation of trees for the adornment of said town. Principal $2,000.00 Principal 1-1-49 $472.21 U S War Bonds--Series G $2,000 00 Income on Principal Deposit 4.16 Income $476 37 Balance 1-1-49 $368.13 264.50 Income Receipts . 32.72 Less payment Balance 12-31-49 •. $400.85 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $211.87 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 48 ANNUAL REPORTS EMMA 1. FISKE FLOWER FUND HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1939, it wos voted that the town accept o gift At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town in the amount of $300 under the will of Emma I Fiske to be invested and the accept o bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, Calif., in income used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her fam- the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in ily tat in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph i and the Codicil to his will Principal $300.00 Principal $4,577.47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $300.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bonk $4,577 47 Income: Income Balance 1-1-49 .. ......... . ... .. $144.48 Balance 1-1-49 ....... ........ ... . . .. . $.54 Income Receipts ...... ... . .... . .. 94.47 Income Receipts .. .. . .. 6.00 $238.95 $6.54 Less disbursements .. . 70.50 Less disbursements .. . . . ... 3.00 Balance 12-31-49 $168.45 Balance 12-31-49 .... $3.54 ELLEN A. STONE FUND LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND • In June 1944, the Town voted to accept a gift of $2,000.00 under the will In 1941, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for o of Ellen A Stone, the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to assist Flower Fund for Lot 24, Range D., Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the in- needy young girls in obtaining an education. come to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Mem- Principal $2,000.00 ariol day. U S Treasury Savings Bonds—Series G $2,000.00 Principal 1-1-49 . . ....... .. $75.76 Income Income Receipts 1.50 Income Receipts ... $50.00 Less payments to Lexington School Committee50.00 $77.26 Less disbursements 1.50 Balance 12-31-49 None Principal os of 12-31-49 . $75 76 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank ... . .... . ... . $75.76 SARAH E. RAYMOND TRUST In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500 00 under the will of Franklin T LEROY 5, BROWN FUND Raymond to be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund", the income to be used for the purchase of books for the Cary Memorial Library At o Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a Principal .... .. $500.00 gift of $5,000 00 under the will of Leroy S Brown, the income to be used to help Deposit—Provident Institution for Savings $500.00 defray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration" Income; Principal $5,000.00 Income Receipts $1000 U. S. War Bands, Series G $5,000.00 Less Payments to Cory Memorial Library 10 00 Income. Balance 12-31-49 None Balance 1-1-49 $300 27 Income Receipts 126.30 CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND $409.96 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 109.96 In 1947 the Town accepted a legacy of $1,343 39 under the will of Charles Lyman Weld, late of Lexington, "for educational purposes or a Chapel at West- Balance 12-31-49 $316.61 view Cemetery." TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49- 50 ANNUAL REPORTS Principal $1,343.39 This last year 1949 has shown a steady increase in electric work and the Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank .. $1,343 39 installation of oil burners,electric ranges and hot water heaters. 1 inspected one house with the new remote control system of lighting, Balance 1-1-49 $1,372 67 the 110 ac current only runs to the lights and base plugs, low voltage wires run Income Receipts 27 58 to the switches This is accomplished by a magnetic switch at the light fixture and the law voltage from the ordinary switch operates the magnetic switch which Balance 12-31-49 $1,400 25 turns on the light, I wish to thank the Building Inspector and members of the fire deportment, GENEVA M BROWN FUND for their assistance and support at all tunes. In 1948 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000 00 from Geneva M Brown Respectfully submitted, to be invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the LOUIS W BILLS, Common and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple Inspector of Wires Principal . $3,000.00 $3,000 U S Treasury "G" Bonds .. $3,000.00 Income REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $75 19 December 31, 19.49. EVERETT MULLIKEN — HASTINGS PARK FUND To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Principal Lexington,Massachusetts $5,000 U S Treasury "0" Bonds . $5,000 00 Gentlemen; Respectfully submitted, I herewith submit the report of the Collector's Department for the year end- HOWARD S 0 NICHOLS ing December 31, 1949. CLARENCE S WALKER Amount outstanding December 31, 1948 $215,898.13 THOMAS G LYNAH Amount committed in 1949 1,621,226.54 Trustees $1,837,124.67 REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR Collected, abated, apportioned or transferred 1949$1,644,743.64 December 31, 1949. Amount outstanding December 31, 1949 $192,381 03 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, Lexington,Massachusetts WILLIAM S.SCAMMAN, Gentlemen: Collector of Taxes I submit my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1949; Number of Applications far permit granted 687 New houses ... • 273 Oil Burners installed 294 Electric Ranges installed 143 Gas Heater . . 1 Hot Water Heaters installed . . . . . 56 Electric Dryer 1 Air Conditioning Commercial . . . 4 Additional Wiring installed ... . .. 126 Garages 4 The number of houses wired this year may not be the number built, as the wiring permit taken out may be months after the house was started TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 52 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR considerable length of time and are well-acquainted with the work This group has To the Honorable Board of Selectmen worked very effectively during the year 1949, and the condition of the grounds Lexington, Massachusetts and equipment is a credit to their cooperation and interest in the work of the Division Gentlemen: The power-driven maintenance equipment has been improved by the replace- ment of the following pieces of equipment. A 1936 Ford truck has been re- I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Plumbing far the year ending placed by a new 1949 truck and the 1940 Ideal Caretaker has been replaced by December 31st, 1949. a 1949 Toro tractor, mower, and sickle bar Number of Permits Granted .. . .. . 461 A major problem in connection with the playground areas is the lack of Cash received from Permits ... $1,10$,04 proper sanitary houses and facilities This is certainly true at the Center Play- ground where there are na sanitary facilities for the public. This condition creates SUMMARY OF PERMITS a serious health problem and should be corrected before any expansion is made in our recreation program When five thousand people (ranging in age from six Fixtures Permits to seventy) gather to take part in or watch an athletic event, as was the occasion New Installations 1,637 264 last Thanksgiving day, some sanitary facilities should be offered to them. We Alterations 215 96 fully realize that all recreation and playground facilities are under the jurisdic- Replacements 133 95 tion of the newly-created Recreation Committee, but the need Is so great that we Permits Cancelled 6 could not help referring to the subject. Two tennis courts were constructed at the East Lexington Playground and 1,985 461 will be ready for use in the spring. A new cable fence was started to replace the old pipe fence separating Park Drive and the play area at the Center Playground, Respectfully submitted, and this, also, will be completed in the early spring. E A LINDSTROM, Now that materials and supplies are more plentiful, more attention should Plumbing inspector be given to the upkeep and maintenance of our grounds and facilities Section II—SHADE TREE AND INSECT SUPPRESSION REPORT OF PARK DEPARTMENT In this report it is my sod duty to report that at lost the Dutch elm disease AND INSECT SUPPRESSION has visited our town and destroyed sixteen of our trees. These trees were not in any one location, but were scattered in five different sections of the Town This December 31, 1949. is on indication that the disease is well-established_ To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Only two of the trees were on our public streets and all sixteen were re- Lexington,Massachusetts moved and burned On June 6th our Department found one sick elm tree on the Gentlemen: Common and sent a sample to the University of Massachusetts and the report was received that this tree had the Dutch elm disease. As this was one of the trees I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Pork and Shade Tree Divisions. Set out in memory of one of the boys who hod lost his life in World War 1, we This report is divided into two sections Section I is a general review of the work thought that all efforts should be made to save it. Therefore, that tree and all done by the Pork Division during 1949, and covers the general progress of the trees around it were pruned, sprayed, fertilized, and an application of oxyquino- maintenance of all Park and Playground areas. Section II covers all shade tree, line benzoate was also applied to the roots. insect suppression,and control work Since then, nineteen samples have been sent to the college and from the reports received, three were positive and sixteen were negative. In July two scouts Section I—PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS from the University of Massachusetts Shade Tree Laboratory arrived in Town to The Park Department hos under its jurrsdictian and control the maintenance make a survey of our elm trees. After spending two days, there were twenty-three of three playgrounds, five skating areas, six parks, and four triangles, many of samples sent to the University and reports came back that of the samples sent, which are under various stages of development and cannot now be considered fourteen were positive and nine were negative The total number of samples sent adequate playgrounds or parks to the laboratory was: Twenty-three by the State scouts and nineteen by the Town All maintenance work on these areas is the responsibility of the maintenance department, making a total of forty-three, of which seventeen were afflicted with staff of the Park Division which is made up of four full time men who ore a port the disease. We are, therefore, recommending on enlarged program for our of the labor pool of the Public Works Deportment, and two seasonal workers who Shade Tree Division for the year 1950 to try to combat this pest We intend to are employed during the summer months. The work of this group varies accord- take, and attempt to carry out, all advice and recommendations mode by the col- ing to the season of the year and they are proficient in several types of mainten- lege shade tree professors. once work Most of these men have been with the Public Works Department a All other insects have been kept under control with our general spraying program. This Division was again called upon to spray along the roadside in TOWN OF LEXINGTON 53 54 ANNUAL REPORTS order to eradicate poison ivy. This practice should be carried on for at least WORK BY TOWN FORCES another year The Japanese Beetle was very plentiful this past year, however, very little damage was done to our trees or shrubs but our lawns suffered a great This division furnished all plans, designed and gave necessary lines and deal. grades for over a quarter of a million dollars in engineering construction in 1949. Applications for the planting of shade trees in newly-developed sections of Details of the work, scope, cost, etc., may be found in the report of the Superin- our town should be made at least a year in advance_ tendent of Public Works. This report is made with the intention of pointing out the condition of our In addition, the department prepared the betterment assessments for all work trees in regard to the Dutch elm disease. As it was once said, it is much better done under the Betterment Act. to bring home one or two facts in ❑ report than to try to cover all the work of There has been much miscellaneous work during the year which has con- one's department. siderable volume but does not show in detail. We have had numerous requests It has been a great pleasure to again serve you and the citizens of Lexington for street lines and also far preliminary studies to be made for various projects as we strive to make our town a better place in which to live. We also wish to that may take years to develop. thank the other departments of the town for their cooperation. All of these take considerable time which must be taken from current work, Respectfully submitted, There have been many occasions when there just were not enough men to do the work JOHN J GARRiTY PLANNING BOARD The Town Engineer has met with the Planning Board at all of their meet- REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER ings to assist them in their studies of proposed sub-divisions and zoning laws. December 31, 1949. FUTURE PLANNING To the Honorable Board of Selectmen One of the most urgent problems to come with the construction of Route Lexington, Massachusetts No. 128 is the growth of population in the vicinity of the highway There ore Gentlemen. sections of town that are going to need water and sewer service because of the increased volume of construction 1 submit herewith the report of the work of the Engineering Division for the The probable development of the Wheeler Estate is going to create pressure year ending December 31, 1949. for the extension of the Munroe Sewer. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE The Engineering Division prepored tie construction plans, wrote the specifica- The problem of surface drainage is still an urgent one. We should continue, tions and prepared the contracts for the construction of a portion of Colony Rood, and the installation of the new 12" water main on Bedford Street. if possible, a regular drainage program yearly to relieve some of the more serious Construction engineering service, lines, grades, inspection, estimates for pay- conditions ment, etc,was also furnished by this deportment for all contract work ENGINEERING Following is a chart showing a breakdown of engineering costs on the prin- cipal types of work With the continued demand for water and sewer extensions, street construc- tion, etc, we ore of necessity concentrating on construction. in- BREAKDOWN OF ENGINEERING COSTS 1949 The demand for an atlas of the town showing all parcels and owners is in- creasing Tate' Eng. Cost %of No Considerable time is spent trying to locate a piece of property and relating Type of Work Unit Cost Cost Per Unit Total Units it to the whale Sewer Construction L F $48,390 $5,100 $ .70 10%2 7,345 It would be invaluable in considering over-all town studies by various boards Water Construction L.F 138,800 5.700 .28 4 20,430 and departments Drain Construction L.F 42,476 4,200 .75 10 5,570 CONCLUSION Street & Misc. 5,400 In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this $229,600 $20,400 8.9 Division by Town Officials and members of the other Town Departments. The engineering costs per unit are approximate and may differ widely under Respectfully submitted, varying conditions of work. They will, however, give an indication of the amount of work which must be spent in preparation of plans and following construction WILLIAM M. BURNS, in the field. Town Engineer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 56 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC REPORT 0 F THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1949. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington,Massachusetts December 31. 1949 Gentlemen. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Moss The Dental Clinic submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1949. Gentlemen The Trustees herewith submit their report of the Cary Memorial Library Fillings Extractions for the year 1949 The Trustees refer the interested citizens of Lexington to the Schools Patents Temp. Teeth Teeth Perm.tTreat- Clean- C Ings reports of the Librarian and the Treasurer, for the details covering the operation Adams 52 34 172 35 14 32 39 of the Library and the state of its finances. Franklin 17 26 35 116 In the Annual Report of 1948, the Trustees reported that, due to the Hancock 10 1 12 8 1 2 crowded condition of the stockroom and the lack of suitable facilities for the Munroe 34 24 79 9 5 9 13 juvenile library, they were planning to recommend to the Town that money be Parker 11 5 26 5 1 2 2 oppropriated to put in a second floor in the stockroom with half this additional Junior High 33 .... 118 10 16 10 space to be utilized for a children's library and the other holf to be utilized for Senior High 27 ,,,, 79 8 12 5 additional stack space At the Annual Town Meeting in March, the Trustees' request for on appropriation of $22,000.00 to complete this work was reduced Totals 184 90 521 68 39 73 75 to $16,000 00 which was voted by the Town. The Trustees then voted to spend Number of potients $6,000 00 from the Trust Funds so that the work could be done as planned 184 Due to a strike in the steel fabricating plants in Boston, it was not possible to Number of new patients 59 start the remodelling program as early as had been anticipated. However, early Number of patients finished .... , 127 in June, the main stockroom was closed for the alterations and remained closed Total number of fillings and treatments 684 until the work was completed, about December 1 The new addition provides Total number of extractions 107 additional stack capacity for approximately 10,000 volumes. One-half of the Total of money collected $95 25 new balcony is being used as a Children's Room, with the Children's Librarian Number of emergency cases treated . 16 on duty there during the hours when this section is open far the use of the Hours in operation .. 214 children The other half of the balcony is at present being used for adult non Dr Edward S. Nahigian resigned as School Dentist with the close of the fiction, thus relieving the congestion and crowding of books in the old first floor school year June, 1944, stockroom The old children's room, neer the main entrance, hos been turned into a reading and reference room for the intermediate aged group, primarily The Clinic is now in charge of Dr Alfred C. Peters those in grade IX through XII in the High School, and a special selection of fiction, non-fiction and reference books has been assembled here for the use Respectfully submitted, of that group. As soon os the new facilities for children were in operation, the Librarian, with the assistance of a representative from the Department of Educa- MRS VINCENT P. BURKE tion, Division of Public Libraries, made a thorough survey of the books in our MRS.JOHN F. FICH children's collection with a view to bringing our collection up to a normal standard MR THOMAS S.GRINDLE of what might be expected in an adequate children's library. As might be expected from the fact that the stockroom at the Main Library was closed for approximately five months, the circulation for the year showed a slight decrease of approximately 10% in comparison with 1948. The decrease in circulation came almost entirely in the adult circulation at the Main Library which was most affected by the closing of the stockroom. The juvenile circulation, which was less affected by the closing of the stockroom, was opproximately the same as in 1948. A recent review and analysis of the adult circulation of the Cary Memorial Library reveals the interesting fact that in comparison with other towns of similar nature, the circulation of non-fiction in Lexington is considerably higher This is an interesting phenomenon and probably reflects the reading and hobby interests of the unduly large proportion of Lexington residents who are keenly interested in the various arts, crofts, and music. A study of this situation TOWN OF LEXINGTON 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS has lead the Trustees to believe that whereas the Library is probably adequately REPORT OF LIBRARIAN O F T H E serving the needs of the people of Lexington as regards fiction, it may not be adequately serving these needs as regards books of non-fiction, particularly those CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY on the various arts and crafts, music and also in the field of business, in which field, the Cary Memorial Library is particularly weak The Trustees have under December 31. 1949. To consideration a plan whereby additional appropriations of a moderate amount will Le the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library be asked for during the next several years so that the services of the Library in Lexington,Massachusetts these fields may be brought up to a high standard Mrs_Morey and Gentlemen: In the spring of 1949, the old antiquated charging system, which has been The Librarian respectfully submits the Eighty-first Annual Report of the in use in the Library since its early days, was replaced by the Gaylord Electric Library. Automatic charging system. A charging machine was installed in the Main Li- The year just passed was probably one of the most difficult from the admin- brary and East Lexington Branch and o third machine will be installed in the new istrotive point of view that the library has ever faced The problems involved in Children's Library. In connection with this change over in the charging system storing some 25,000 books and later placing them in new sequences and positions a complete re-registration of borrowers was effected and 4,338 borrowers re-reg- in the stocks was one that,difficult at best, would have been almost an impossible istered. This new charging system requires the use of a Library card which ton- task without the full cooperation and tireless efforts of the whole staff. Although tains a metal stencil number assigned to each borrower. This borrower's number the rearranging of the first floor and balcony stacks is virtually completed, much is printed directly onto the book card, thus giving definite proof as to the identity work remains to be done in the basement where the historical and genealogical of the person to whom the book hos been loaned. It is felt by the Trustees that collection has been placed. this new system should result in a considerable lessening of the number of books The addition of the balcony should provide stack space adequate for the which ore never returned and which It is impossible to recover because of the fact next five years. If at that time a separate children's wing should be constructed, that there is no indisputable evidence as to the borrower. the space on the balcony now occupied by the children's room would accommodate There wos only one change in the Library staff during 1949. Miss Marjorie stacks adequate for another five years. Newton, a graduate of Bridgewater Teachers' College, who had majored in Library The new children's room on the balcony provides over twice as much shelf Science, was appointed Cataloger and took up her duties on July 1 space as did the former room, but unfortunately, no more floor space. The gen- The Trustees regret to record the passing away of Rev Fr William J. Mc- erol public reaction has been that, while there are obvious advantages to a greatly Carthy,who, from the point of view of service,was the senior member of the Board increased book capacity and a librarian on duty in the roam to give personal help of Trustees, having served faithfully for over twenty-five years Father McCorthy's to the children, there still exists the continuance of on overcrowded and cramped sincere interest in the Library and the Town wilt be greatly missed. It was also condition The Librarian realizes these facts and wishes to emphasize again that with regret that the Trustees of the Library marked the retirement of Rev. Fr, the change is but a partial and temporary solution to a problem which has ever William J. Desmond, Mr. William C. Paxton and Mr A. W Somborski from the grown more critical over the years Board of Trustees. Their friendly help and guidance were of great assistance to The former children's room is now being used as a young people's room for the Trustees. Four new Trustees were welcomed to the Board during 1949; Mr grades nine through twelve, and a collection of reference volumes and books for Lewis H. Hoyt from the Board of Selectmen, Mr Myron C. Fisher, Jr. from the home use has been carefully selected for their use. While the seating capacity is School Committee, the Rev. Fr, Francis J Murphy of the Sacred Heart Church and sometimes inadequate for their needs, students ore requested to use this room for the Rev Fr George W. Casey of St. Brigid's Church study rather then the reading room which has been, to a large extent, freed for The Trustees wish to express their thanks to the Librarian and his staff. adult readers Their cooperation during this last year with its attending problems has been of Some thought has already been given by the Board of Trustees to the prob- greot service to the Trustees in properly conducting the affairs of the Library. lem of building up the book collection. It is the Librarian's recommendation that submitted, first consideration be given to strengthening the children's and young people's sec- Respectfullytions first, and, while o start in this direction has already been made, any extra H WEBSTER THOMAS,Chairman funds for the next two years should be used for this purpose For the Board of Trustees, Serious consideration should also be given to building up the audio-visual Cary Memorial Library resources of the library. The record collection started a few years ago hos proven to be one of the most popular features of the library and, now that space is avail- able, should be doubled in size. A small collection of films which could be used by the schools and other organizations in town would undoubtedly prove equally pop- ular and would further the adult educational program of the town. Same ten years ago the Board of Trustees established a Classification and • Pay Schedule for the employees of the library This schedule has been revised from time to time to meet changing conditions in the employment situation. For the post two years this pian has been inoperative because the salary schedule was too low to attract personnel meeting the minimum educational qualifications for the various positions The selection and retention of able personnel is of funda- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 60 ANNUAL REPORTS mental importance, and, if workers of the desired caliber ore to be attracted, they LIST OF JURORS must have assurance of rates of pay and future opportunities within the various classifications. Positions filled now with personnel of inferior grade may work to AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN the detriment of the best interests of the Town for many years to come. OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1949 The Librarian wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Trustees for their friendly interest and cooperation over the post year The staff and Librarian also wish to express their regret of the approaching Name Occupation Address retirement from the Board of the Chairman, Mr H Webster Thomas, who, while Allen, Robert G.—Engraver 253 Bedford Street serving for six years in that capacity, worked faithfully to give the people of Lex- Allison, Howard—Draftsman .. . 15 Utica Street ington library service compatible with the high educational standards of the Town. Very truly yours, Babcock, Carl—District Manager 9 Cary Street RALPH A, NASON, Librarian. Baird, Walter—Psychiatrist 14 Percy Road Bollard, Walter C—Retired .. 8 Raymond Street AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FORM FOR Barker, Duncan E—Electrician 447 Concord Avenue UNIFORM STATISTICS Barrett, Charles A—Ind. Engineer 1299 Mass. Avenue Town: Lexington County: Middlesex State: Massachusetts Baskin, Jahr—Farmer 45 Adorns Street Name of Libra Ca Memorial Library Dote of Founding 1868 Batstone, Alfred R—Hoisting Eng. 49 Bartlett Avenue Library; Cary Bayliss, Thomas W.—Dairyman „ 507 Concord Avenue Name of Librarian Ralph A. Noson Bell, Alexander—Machinist •.. . 28 Normandy Rood Governmentsl unit of support and service .... .... Town Bidwell, John—Market Research . . . 24 Fair Oaks Drive Population served .. • • 14,452 Blackwell, John T—City Planner 11 Bennington Rood Assessed valuation of governmental unit served $28,971,012.00Blodgett, John L—Boston & Moine 1654 Moss Avenue Terms of use Free for lending and reference Boudreau, Arthur J—Accountant 84 Baker Avenue Total number of agencies 5 Boyle, Leonard—Chauffeur . 3 Curve Street Consisting af, Central Library • 1 Branch in Library building ........ „ 1 Brock, Arthur J—Ass't Manager .•..... ... .. .. .. .• . 4 Watertown Street Stations in schools 3 Bryant, Donald E—Truck Equipment 8 Hudson Road Buckley, Paul A—Com. Artist 139 Shade Street CIRCULATION AND USE Burgess, Lauren M.—Mech. Des. Eng 227 Follen Road Burgess, Wendell H.- Carpenter 2 Wallis Court Number of volumes of adult non-fiction lent for home use . .... 33,433 Burnell, Levi—Merchant Manager 25 Outlook Drive Number of volumes of adult fiction lent for home use 52,070 Number of books for children lent for home use 26,016 Carmody, John F.—Sales Engineer . .. . 94 Blossom Sreet Casey, John R.---Salesman ... 8 Spencer Street Total number of books lent for home use 111,519 Period of loan for malonty of adult book stock . 14 days Clifford, Malcolm—Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Cloud, Robert W.—Res. Ass't 39 Bridge Street Number of inter-library loons: Volumes borrowed 74 John—Expeditor loaned 10 Cochrane, JohExpeditor 2648 Mass Avenue Connor, Frank P.—Telephone ..... 7 Carville Avenue REGISTRATION Connors,Thomas F.—Livestock 2151 Mass Avenue Total number of registered borrowers . ... . ., 4,338 Cole, Clarence L.—Mfg. Agent 50 Prospect Hill Road Borrowers registered during year 4,338 Cooper, George W.—Executive. 21 Buckmon Drive Cox, Ralph E.—Clerk . 410 Waltham Street BOOK STOCK Currie, Leonard .1—Architect 16 Moon Hill Road Number of volumes at beginning of year 50,916 Costello, Thomas—Traffic Manager . 42 Allen Street Number of volumes added during year .. .. 2,534 Dacey, John H.--Mason .. 4 Muzzey Street Total 53,450 Dennis, Erwin A.—Reg Mgr 31 Slocum Road 76 Concord Avenue Number of volumes withdrawn from circulation 1,690 DeVincent, Albert—Lever Bros. .... Donnelly, Joseph— C. P. A. ... . 48 Forest Street Total number of volumes at end of year 51,760 Dowling, Alton C.—Gov. Inspector 27 Percy Road Number of newspapers received excluding duplicates .. 6 Eaton, L. Edward—Chemist 51 Bertwell Road Number of periodicals received excluding duplicates 85 Ells, Clifford E.—Salesman .. • 335 Marrett Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 61 62 ANNUAL REPORTS , Nome Occupation Address Name Occupation Address Gillis, Joseph L.--Cons' Sup't 140 Cedar Street Maguire, Mark B.—Lineman .. 3 Bowker Street Glidden, James P.—Sales Eng. 38 Outlook Drive Maloney, Frederick T—Engineer . 49 Baker Avenue Goddard, Dwight 5.—Food Distributor 50 Forest Street Marshall, Jahn J—Carpenter 10 Bartlett Avenue Godley, Philip 2d.—Engineer 12 Adams Street Mattson, Frank D.---Mech. Engineer 36 Cary Avenue Groves, George E.—Architect .. ... 33 Adams Street Maxwell, Preston E.—Supervisor ... . 22 Downing Road Gray, Freeman N.—Newspaper 9 Burlington Street McAvoy, John F.—Welder .. 117 Burlington Street Grush, Russell—Printer . 28 Burlington Street Mc Caulsond, Elton B—Manager 1 Berwick Road Gustin, Bertram J—Salesman 50 Bloomfield Street McCurdy, Joseph—Public Relations . 32 Independence Avenue McDonough, Patrick—Shipfitter 38 Woburn Street Hager, Wendell P.—Chemist 6 Hudson Street McGovern, Edward M—Telephone 260 Bedford Street Hagerty, William D--Wool Business .... 6 Lincoln Street Meehan, William C.—Painter 182 Waltham Street Haigh, George E.—Gas Station 30 Arcola Street Metchear, Charles R„ Jr,—Ass't. Trees. ..... 30 Edgewood Rood Hamilton, Eugene B.—Retired ] Brnemore Terrace Meyers, J. Raymond—Prod. Manager 17 Audubon Road Hannon, Kenneth E.---Manager 44 Maple Street Milne, Alexander R.—Plumber 9 Utica Street Hansen, Tage—Mechanic 46 Farmcrest Avenue Morris, Robert L—Salesman 1 Munroe Street Hanson, Otto B—Publisher 325 Bedford Street Munson, John G, Jr.—Chem. Engineer 21 Munroe Road Hargrove, John H—Auditor ... ... 3058 Mass Avenue Hathaway, Donald—Vet's Housing ... 84 Shade Street Neal, Harris F.—Steam Engineer 462 Marrett Rood Hayden, Albert C.—Engineer ..... 21 Eliot Road Newgent, Harvey W—Contract 31 Meriam Street Hederstedt, Paul—Ins. Broker 15 Percy Road Helburn, Peter---Gardener 32 Burlington Street Packard, Ernest H.—Farmer . . . 272 Concord Avenue Hemstreet, Richard A—Owner Tr. Bus. 6 Albemarle Avenue Packard, Robert H—Elec Eng. 14 Gleason Road Heniev, Clarence P--Carpenter . .. 411 Marrett Road Papan, Merrill Y.—Salesman 9 Hilltop Avenue Herbert, Leroy J.--Chemist .. ... .. 110 Bow Street Peterson, Carl P.—Florist 26 Bow Street Hilton, John C.—Machinist 70 Baker Avenue Phelan, Thomas J.—Salesman ... 6 Aerial Street Hogan, Charles E.—Underwriter 34 Hayes Avenue Pierce, Arthur S—Trucking 6 Dexter Road Hood, Norton T—Storekeeper 41 Reed Street Pierce, Irving B—Ret. Army Captain 60 Forest Street Howes Howard W., Jr—Foreman .. , 35 Bowker Street Pittman, Robert G.—Expeditor 16 Oxford Street Hubbort, Paul A.—Buyer . . . 29 Harding Road Pohl, Arthur—Retail Store . ... .. . .. .............. 73 Bloomfield Street Hunnewell, George F.—Oil Sales .-. 22 Cliffe Avenue Powers, John T. Printer ., . 21 Byron Avenue Hurley, Stephen E.—Salesman . 9 Independence Rood Preston, Reuben—Electrician 18 Fair Oaks Drive Proctor, George W.—Bookkeeper 7 Forest Court Ingersoll, Frederick M.—Distributor .. 11 Eliot Rood Ready, Francis H—Merchant 2246 Mass. Avenue Jackson, C Henry—Florist 40 Clark Street Rymes, Christopher E.—Foreman 15 Barnes Place James, Raymond W.—Chem. Engineer 66 Blake Road Johnson, Harold S---Engineer .. 31 Vine Brook Road Saunders, Clifton A.—Sales Mgr . . .. 17 Lexington Avenue Johnston, William P.—Export Mgr ....... 10 Calvin Street Savoye, R Canan—Tech Advisor 74 Simonds Road Seaver, James B.—Inv Broker 37 Somerset Road King, John A. C.—Salesmen 17 Lockwood Road Schwartz, Hermon S—Editor 19 Highland Avenue ' Sexton, John G.—Insurance ,. 1519 Moss. Avenue Langton, George P.—Superintendent ... 25 Fuller Road Shea, Henry B.—Ass't Div Head .. . ..... 54 Harding Road Lappen, John A,---Sates Manager 57 Forest Street Shoemaker, Theodore—Const Engineer „ 191 Waltham Street Lamont, John—Insurance . . ... 9 Joseph Road Silva, James E—At Home ... 1 Sheridan Street Lindsay, Steele—Editor 23 Robbins Road Simmons, Frank N—Retrred ., 14 Normandy Road Long, David A,—Credit Man 53 Burlington Street Simon, Leslie—Buyer ............. . 19 Charles Street Lyon, William H.—Real Estate 24 Oakland Street Sisson, Stanley L—Dep't Head ... . .. 30 Grant Street Smith, John.1, Jr—Furniture Soles 121 Grove Street MocAuley, Clarence H.—Salesman 10 Grassland Street Southworth, Lyon—Chemist 10 Audubon Road MacGillivray, Lawrence---Chemist .. .. 33 Charles Street Stoney, Joseph H.---Prod Mgr. . 15 Fern Street MacLean, Keith L.—Electrician 80 Bloomfield Street Stygles, George F.—Painter 55 Oak Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 64 ANNUAL REPORTS Nome Occupation Address INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1949 Sullivan, Thomos—Janitor 17 Curve Street Sheldon,George C.—Sales Manager 5 Cedarwood Terrace Ledger Assets December 31, 1948 $146,192 34 Sheridan, Walter F.—Radio Tech. 20 Muzzey Street Tapply, Horace G—Editor 20 Outlook Drive Income Teele, Norcross—Real Estate 44 Bloomfield Street Contributions from Members Thompson, John H—Navy Yard 274 Moffett Road Group A $13,577,11 Tighe, Louis E—Draftsman 7 Lockwood Avenue Group B . . .. .. . . .. .. 4,771.12 Trenholm, John G—Bonk Exec 2 Eustis Street $18,438.23 Tullar, Fred H—Theatrical Makeup 39 Reed Street Redeposits GroupA .. ... ........................... .... . ..... ...... 72.14 Viano, Ernest E—Garage 186 Bedford Street Contributions from Town: Waite, Edwin L—Chauffeur . 68 Bow Street Pension Fund .. . .. 22,823.07 Walker, Bernard L----Radio Service 30 Brookside Avenue For Expenses 325 00 Work, D Craig—Soles Eng 43 Woodland Road 23,148 07 Wennberg, Carl 0----Mason 14 Cherry Street From Interest' Ward, John B.---Executive 90 Fallen Road Gross interest on bonds 1,950 00 Wiggins, Richard R.Who Beef 7 Maple Street co-op banks 105 90 Willis, Charles M—Architect 21 Colony Rood savings banks 1,486 90 Woodbury, John L—Ins Agent ... 430 Mass. Avenue 3,542 80 Woodward, Winthrop L.—Telephone . .. . . 15 Dexter Street Accrued interest on investments .. . 487.50 Wood, Russell J—Supervisor .. . . . . ... . . . 6 Tower Road Increase by adjustment co-op bank 5.70 $191,796 78 Disbursements REPORT OF THE BOARD RETIREMENT Annuity Payments December 31, 1949. Regular . .. . . . .... ....... $863 62 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Ordinary and accidental disability . 328 24 Lexington,Massachusetts Pension Payments: Gentlemen Regular .... 14,716 66 The Boord of Retirement respectfully submits its tenth annual report cover- Ordinary and accidental disability 6,115 20 ing the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for Accidental death benefit 2,163 96 the calendar year ending December 31, 1949. Refunds 1,124.16 During the year the Board held twelve meetings. At the Annual Town Elec- tion held March 7, 1949 the Town voted to accept the provisions of Chapter 588 Administrative Expense: of the Acts of 1948 which meant an increase in the pension of those who had Medical Fees $30 00 retired previous to January 1, i 946 Printing and stationery 28 00 Mr Howard 5 0 Nichols was appointed as a member of the Board by the Postage 6 75 Selectmen on July 11, 1949 and was elected Chairman by the Board on July 28, Travel34 90 1949, Association Dues 10 00 A brief review of operations of the System during the year, together with Birth certificates 1 00 financial statements and pensioners are submitted as follows 1 1 0 65 Accrued interest on Investments Retired members 1949 Dote Retired December 31, 1948 425 00 Antonio Catoldo May 1, 1949 Gross decrease of bonds by amortization 3 21 Ralph Marshall June 1, 1949 25,850.70 Henry J Nutt . • . June 1, 1949 Frederick J Spencer ...... ... . . . ... November 17, 1949 Balance December 31, 1949 ... $165,946.08 There were no deaths of retired members during 1949 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 66 ANNUAL REPORTS Assets PENSIONERS - DECEMBER 31, 1949 Deposits not on Interest Lexington Trust Co . $5,301.41 IVarne Deportment Dote Retired Book Value ofSeptember 1, 1947 U S. Bonds-Series G $71,000 00 Blakeley,reton, ChesterltexL.-Animal Inspector Brenton, Walter-School ............... .. ...January 30, 1939 Am Tel & Tel.-2!e% 1987 Deb. . 5.133 82 Cassells, Charles-Water and Sewer . December 1, 1944 N. Y.Tel. & Tel. 3 V5% 1978 Ref. Mtg 5,070 32 Catoldo, Antonio-Highway May 1, 1949 81,204.14 Cavanaugh,Thomas F.-School February 10, 1947 Cooperative Bank Shares . . 6,Q00•00 Cosgrove, John T-Engineer .. May 20, 1948 Deposits in Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Eaton, Leora B-School ......... .... .. March i 5, 1948 Savings and Loan Associations on interest Ferry, Antonio-Highway ........... February 1, 1938 Andover Savings Bank $2,329 60 French, William G---Highway . October 28, 1943 Cambridge Savings Bank . . 3,121 72 Hannaford, Robert E.-Highway September 3, 1943 Chelsea Savings Bank .. 2,285 13 Holman, Walter-Water and Sewer . March 1, 1944 Dedham Institution for Savings .. 2,981 52 Howard,Horace M.-Library.. .January 1, 1938 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289,36 Lembo, Charles-Water and Sewer November 1, 1944 Eliot Savings Bank 1,164 24 Langbottom, Fred W. Building . February 1, 1940 Hingham Institution far Savings .. .. 1,911 36 Manley, Charles A.-School .. ... March 19, 1942 Hudson Savings Bank .... 3,030.00 Marshall, Ralph H.--Cemetery June 1, 1949 Institution for Savings Newburyport 3,500 00 Mitchell, Lawrence G.-Welfare July 1, 1940 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000 00 Murray, John L.-Public Works August 13, 1944 Lexington Savings Bank(War Serv) 2,700 71Muxaey, Helen E-Library June 1, 1941 Lynn Institution for Savings . . .. . . . 2,279.90 Nichols, Emma 0-Library January 1, 1940 Marlboro Savings Bank ..., . . ... .. 3,500.00 Nutt, Henry J-Park June 1, 1949 Melrose Savings Bank 2,403.99 Poladina, Sebastian-Dumps June 1, 1948 Middlesex Institution for Savings 3,559.93 Powers, Michael Highway August 14, 1939 Natick Federal Savings and Loon 2,025.00 Russell, James H-Accountant March 16, 1947 Natick Five Cents Savings 1,232.05 Rycroft, Peter-Water and Sewer ..... . . February 9, 1940 Newton Centre Savings . .. . 2,969.69 Spencer, Frederick J-Assessors .. November 17, 1949 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Sullivan, James G. Highway .. . April 2, 1943 Provident Institution for Savings 2,293.63 Taylor, Edward W-Fire .. January 1, 1943 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206.87 Wallin, Charles W_-Pork November 25, 1938 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273.28 Whiting,Marion E, Somerville Savings Bank 2,364.46 (George Whiting)-Beneficiary July 3, 1948 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,160.91 Waltham Savings Bank . 1,368 23 Respectfully submitted. Weymouth Savings Bank ......... . . 2,276 08 HOWARD S 0 NICHOLS,Chairman Winchester Savings Bank 1,277 51 WALLACE C WEISINGER Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank .. 2,429.11 FRANK D.WALKER,Secretory 72.483.49 Cash in office 469 54 Interest accrued 487.50 $165,946 08 Liabilities Annuity Savings Fund . . $91,267.28 Annuity Reserve Fund .... . 15,090.03 Special Fund for Military Service ,.. 1,105.70 Pension Fund 57,753.63 Expense Fund . ... 729.44 $165,946.08 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 68 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE Offenses ,--Arrests--,e—Stetlsties—, • Disposition* SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES c v December 31, 1949. S x 1 c o c $ i 1 o To the Honorable Board of Selectmen 1' 72 c 6 a t. c E '6 - S v E ' Lexington,Massachusetts `a 'a B o E n c o 0 8 `o a Gentlemen: Carry Firearms 4 g Z C t, V 8 w a a_ .9 et o $ I submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1949 Without Permit 1 1 .... 1 1 .... Scales Adjusted Seated Condemned Arson Scales Over 10,000 lbs. 2 Assault with Dangerous Weapon Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs. 9 42 3 1 1 .... 1 . .... .... .... .. •• Scales Under 100 lbs. 10 82 3 Assault & Battery .... 0 10 1 11 .... 7 4 4 53 5 60 •••• •••• •••• 3 5 1 _ 2 .... Bastardy 1 .... ! ... 1 .... .... 1 .... ... .... Weights Breaking & Entering 8 .... 8 1 5 3 3 .... .... 3 .. 2 .. Weights, each 248 Drunkenness 47 2 49 .... 3! 18 33 8 .... .... 16 6 6 11 . ... 2 Escapees 6 2 8 2 8 8 ... .... Capacity Measures Conceal-leased-prop. Liquid, 1 Galion or Under .. 75 1 Larceny 29 2 31 3 19 12 25 6 .... 8 7 3 4 3 .. Liquid, Over 1 Gallon .... 2 .... Lewdness Meters Malicious Damage inlet One Inch or Less 1 102 to Properly 6 1 7 5 4 3 ........ ••• . 1 1 3 2 .... Inlet More Than One Inch 2 14 Manslaughter 2 .... 2 ... 1 1 2 •••• Other Liquid Devices 4 Threatening ... 1 1 1 25 ••1 • 1 Measures 1 1 .. 2 .... Non-Support 5 ... 5 .... 3 2 Forgery Cloth 3 --• False Alarm 2 .... 2 2 2 '• • 2 Yard Sticks .... ......... ..... ............ . 16 .... Runaway Persons Default 3 3 .... 1 2 15 . •• 2 1 Totals 22 590 7 Vagrant 2 .... 2 .... .... 2 1 i Sealing Fees—Paid to Town Treasurer........ .... $247.98 Operating to Endanger 13 .... 13 .... 5 8 235 ••• 9 4 . Board of Health Stoles—Tested, Adjusted and Sealed. Oper23 ... Public School Scales—Tested,Adjusted and Sealed Operatingn3S .... 35 .... S2 23 -- 12 afire Non-Pay-Wages a1 50 1 Rev of License i .... 1 .... .... 1 ... .... .. 1 mode 1856 Trial re-weighings and measurements of commodities of which, Operating an 548 were found to be Incorrect and rectified Uninsured Car 5 .... 5 .... 3 2 400 • •• •••• 5 •••• -- -•• •••• Respectfully submitted, aper°'ng an Unregistered Car 5 .... 5 ... 3 2 20 5 .... _r . r.. ...- RALPH E. CHADWICK, Operating without License 6 1 7 1 I 6 60 ••• ••• 5 •••• ••.. •••- 1 ... Sealer of Weights and Measures Operating without Sticker 8 10 18 .... B 10 63 18 .••• • . •• Operating under Influence Hit and Run, REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal and Property 5 1 6 ... 4 2 85 .. .. .... 4 2 ... .... .... .... _.. Faulty Brakes ! .... 1 1 .... December 31, 1949. Speeding 7 .... 7 .... 1 6 25 2 5 .... .... ... To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Vio. Law of Road 3 .... 3 .... 1 2 ill ... .... .... 3 ... ... .... .... .. Lexington, Massachusetts Vio of Probation 3 .... 3 .... 3 1 .... 1 ... 1 Gentlemen. Vio Town Ordinance 2 .... 2 2 2 I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Deportment for Via. Traffic Signal 2 2 4 1 4 4 .... ... 3 •-•• •••• •• 4 1 .... .... .... ... the year ending December 31, 1949. Trespassing 4 . 4 3 .... 4Peddling without License 2 2 • 2 200 .... 2 .... .. I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in-the perform- __ —— _ _ _ — ance of our duties during the post year. Totals 243 27 270 26 131 139 $1622 20 34 100 26 19 15 1 1 44 2 Respectfully submitted, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS JOHN W. RYCROFT, Animals Cared For(Sick, Injured or Dead) 112 Chief of Police Animals Cared For (Stray] 78 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 70 ANNUAL REPORTS Automobiles Reported Stolen 7 REPORT OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Automobiles Recovered 5 PATRIOTS' DAY COMMITTEE Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 755 Bicycles Reported Stolen .. 17 Bicycles Recovered 16 December 31, 1949. Buildings Found Open ..... 190 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Committed to Insane Hospitals 7 Town of Lexington, Massachusetts Fire Alarms Responded To 90 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted . 45 Gentlemen. Lost Dogs Reported ... 131 Lost Dogs Returned to Owners 36 The celebration of Partiots' Day, 1949 was delayed in its planning by reasons Messages Delivered 173 of doubt as to what appropriation would be available; that matter not being Missing Persons Investigated 44 reached until the third session of the spring Town Meeting It was then too Public Utilities Notified of Defects 125 late to plan any features except to repeat what had been adopted in the two Reports and Complaints Investigated 1120 prior years, the only exception being the dedication of the Memorial to the 77 Speed Checks .. 963 Minutemen of April 19, 1775 by the present Minute Men of Lexington who Street Lights Reported Out . 158 also represented hundreds of individual sponsors throughout the United States Sudden Deaths Investigated 2 Far this year an appropriation of $1200.00 was finally made, and it was Transients Accommodated 39 estimated that the income from the Leroy Brown Fund would again yield $125.00. Vacant Houses Reported 442 On that basis the Committee authorized expenditures as fol€ows:.--- Total Mileage Recorded on Car No. 31 35,587 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No. 32 . . 23,250 Transportation $597 50, Music and costumes 115 50, Facilities Total Mileage Recorded on Car No. 33 32,687 221,30, Wreaths and Decorations 35 00, Rides of "Revere" and "Dawes" 59 00, Dinners and Collations 196 02, Personal service AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS 8 00, Administrative 77 64, a TOTAL of $1309 96, That leaves an 18 unexpended balance $15 04 from the amount calculated as available, January ••- $1325 00 February 14 March 30 The Dedication of the Minute Men Memorial did not directly add to the April 19 town expense although that event was benefited by the free use of some of the May 23 facilities otherwise required by the day's general program, and the increased June 23 attendance brought in by the parade greatly enhanced the importance of the July 23 event The direct cost of the Dedication was entirely assumed by the Lexington August .. 21 Minute Men and amounted to $319 03 which included the collation and enter- September 26 tainment of the visiting delegations from the Centennial Legion of Historic Mili- October . . . • . 32 tory Commands, and other guests at the Hotel Commander in the evening. None November . .. 18 of this cost came from the memorial fund or town appropriation December 18 In our opinion, if any well thought out program of celebration is to be Total . .. 265 produced in any year, the committee should be appointed during the year before, and the appropriation made, or in some measure guaranteed, particularly so if Personal Injury Accidents 104 historical commitments are to be made. FatalsAccidents 2 Copies of the official program of the Parade Orders are filed herewith Persons Injured 151 p g Persons Killed 2 Yours respectfully, TOWN OF LEXINGTON PATRIOTS' DAY COMMITTEE, MARTIN F. BASH IAN, Chairman By ALBERT G FROTH€NGHAM, Clerk, ex officio TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7i 72 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS REPORT OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE December 31, 1949, December 31, 1949, To the Honorable Board of SelectmenTo Lexington, Massachusetts Le the LeHoxingtoorablen, MassBoarachusetts soSelectmen Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen. Gentlemen: The Board of Cemetery Commissioners hereby submits the following annual The Cary Lecture Committee Report for 1948-1949 is as follows: report of its duties for the year 1949:— At Munroe Cemetery there were sixteen 116) interments, and funds collected January 6, 1944—Vincent Palmer and paid to the Town Collector amounted to $1150 25 for interments, founds- Afternoon and evening performances of colored movies, "World Below the Waves" tions, annum core, including $550 which was added to the Perpetual Core Funds of this cemetery. May 2, 1949—Henry L. Scott Piano Soloist in"Concerto far Fun" At Westview Cemetery there were eighty (801 interments, fifty-seven (57) lots and ten single graves 1 103 sold The sum of $11,553.23 was collected November 7, 1949---Commander Irving Johnson and paid to the Town Collector, for the sale of lots and graves, interments, Colored movies, "Yankee's Wonder World" foundations, interest on time payments, rents and so forth December 12, 1949— Dr. Franz Polgar All of our cemeteries hove been clean and in good condition throughout "Miracles of the Mind" the year At Westview Cemetery the development of portions of Sunnyside and Sunset Sections has progressed so that lots are now available in them. At Mun- The expenses for these lectures totaled $1,816.50. roe Cemetery the property has been well cared for including fence painting and minor repairs to the buildings and stones damaged by malicious mischief. The Respectfully submitted, Colonial Cemetery and the Robbins Cemetery have been kept neat. Cary Lecture Committee We have Kept within our appropriations and have not required extra funds MRS ROBERT MOORE to complete the year's work. During the year the hourly wages of the town employees were increased and we were able to absorb the additional expense MR. GA FROST p MR. WALLTERTERR E. SANDS, Chairman in our department by a careful expenditure of our funds A relied set of rules and regulations to replace those adopted in 1919 was drawn up, checked by the town counsel and accepted by the Town at a meeting on November 14th, 1949 These were put into effect on January 1st, REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR 1950. December 31. 1949. As of May 31st, Mr. Ralph H. Marshall resigned as superintendent after To the Honorable Board of Selectmen many years of serving in that capacity and Mr. John J. Garrity was appointed Lexington, Massachusetts superintendent of cemeteries, taking up his duties on July 15th, Gentlemen The Cemetery Commissioners wish to thank the other town departments for I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending their help whenever we found it necessary to ask for assistance December 31st, 1949, Respectfully submitted, Number of Permits granted 337 Cash Received from Permits .... .... $1,401 Lexington Cemetery Commissioners ALBERT H. BURNHAM, Chairman SUMMARY OF PERMITS WILLIAM G POTTER GAIL W. SMITH Single-family dwelling 223 $2,038,145 00 Renewals of Permits ffor single-family dwellings] .... 7 Additions and Alterations to dwellings • 53 67,504.00 Additions and Alterations to non-Residential Buildings) 16 104,212.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 74 ANNUAL REPORTS Private Garages22 17,520.00 ALARM SUMMARY Greenhouses . 1 200 00 Accessory Buildings .., , 8 5,725 00 The above listed Personnel and Apparatus answered a total of 679 alarms House for Chinchillas .. .. ... 1 4,000 00 during the year as recorded In the following tabulation Demolitions ., . . .. . .. 6 — BELL ALARMS 337 $2,237,306.00 Automobiles .... 5 Cancellations: of 5 single-family dwellings 47,000.00 Auto Accidents 1 $2,190,306.00 Barn .. 1 Born Remains 1 Total number of dwellings completed in 1949 ..... .. . 208 Cabin 1 Cellar 3 Since the end of the war 947 Permits have been issued for single-family Dwellings 7 dwellings and 3 Permits were issued for two-family dwellings. Electrical Motors 2 False . .... 18 Of these 950 Permits, 223 Permits for single-family dwellings were issued Garage 2 in 1949. Gas Range 1 Respectfully submitted, Grass ., , 7 E A. LINDSTROM, Hen House 1 Building Inspector Hot Water Boiler 2 Mattress . 1 Needless 1 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Range Burner 1 Sprinkler ... 1 December 31, 1949 Truck 2 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Wash Shed 1 Lexington, Massachusetts Woods • ••• 1 Gentlemen Total 60 We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the calendar year ending December 31st, 1949, as MUTUAL AID follows.— PERSONNEL Lexington to Waltham .. 14 Lexington to Arlington 9 The manual force of the Fire Department, as of this date, consists of forty- Lexington to Bedford Base .. 1 two (42) men, of which twenty-six (26) are permanently employed and sixteen (16) are Call Men. Total .. . 24 The Board of Engineers consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Chief Engi- neer, one (1) Clerk, and three (3) other members. To Lexington from Waltham 6 8 The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief (Engineer) four (4) Captains, To Lexington rAronton one Lieutenant, one (1) Department Clerk (Lieut.) and nineteen (19) Privates. Ta Lexington froomm Belmmont i 1 Three (3) new men added during year), Total 15 The Call Force consists of sixteen (16) men (One (1) replacement during the year) STILL ALARMS APPARATUS Airplane Accident 1 Headquarters Station is covered by three (3) Triple Combination Pumpers, Animal Rescue 3 one(1) 65 foot Junior Aerial Truck,One(l) Special Service Truck(Lighting Units), Assists . ...... ..,. ...... 19 one (1) Hose Truck, and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance Assist Patient 1 Moss. Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers Automobiles 23 and one (1) Hose Truck (Reserve). Auto Accidents 18 Auto Seat 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 76 ANNUAL REPORTS Awning . 1 Well House . .. 1 Barn Ruins . ... 1 Woods .. 24 Brush 37 Woodpile2 Brush Pile .... 3 Chimney . . 14 Total .. .. ... 595 Const Flare 1 Dump 40 GRAND TOTAL Dwelling 1 Bell Alarms 60 Electric Motor 1 Stili Alarms .. 595 Electric Range 1 Mutual Aid 24 Electric Wires 2 Emergency Lights. 10 679 Fire Prevention 9 The apparatus traveled a total of 3,570.6 miles, and used the following Forcible Entry 16 in extinguishing fires during 1949: Gas Heater 1 %z Inch Hose 1,100 Feet Gas Main 1 3/ Inch Hose . . 55,410 Feet Gas Range . . • 1 11/2 Inch Hose 35,000 Feet Gasoline Spilt .. . 2 21/2 Inch Hose 23,250 Feet Grass 128 Hammock 1 No. of Lights used-47 Health Protection80 Feet of Cable used-7,900 Heater .. . 2 Feet of Ladders-899 Hot Water Boiler 6 Engines Pumped a total of 27 Hours 25 Minutes Incinerator 3 Elapsed Time Total Alarms 632 Hours 48 Minutes Investigation 6 Elapsed Time Bell Alarms22 Hours 7 Minutes Kitchen Range 1 Elapsed Time Mutual Aid . 35 Hours 56 Minutes Leaves 5 Needless17 Oil Burner 5 FIRE LOSSES FOR 1949 Oil Tank 1 Value of Buildings involved by fire $341,425.00 Oil Spill • .. 1 Estimated Loss Buildings Involved 7,117.90 Oven 3 Loss Paid on Buildings Involved 7,019 90 Patroling .. . . 3 Loss Paid Contents of Buildings Involved 2,912 86 Peat 23 Loss per Capita for the Year 1949 0 171 Pig Shack 1 Pine Needles 1 INSPECTIONS Pipe Covering .... . . 1 Prop. Protect .. 19 The following inspections of oll public and mercantile buildings were con- Public Service 3 ducted during the year, as in the past, and are an important factor in keeping Rags • 1 the fire loss at a minimum Range Burner I Public& Mercantile inspections during the year 4116 Refrigerator .. 8 Inspection and testing of Fire Alarm Boxes ... .... . . . 556 Resuscitator 3 Tank inspection for Inflammable storage .... 35 Railroad Ties .. 1 Rubbish 17 Inspections made and permits issued for: Shack ... 1 Propane Gas (Battle Gas) 176 Sprinkler . .. . . 1 Oil Storage (New) 356 Stump 4 Oil Storage (Renewal) 39 Tractor Shovel 1 Blasting (New) 6 Tree 6 Blasting (Renewal) 22 Truck 5 Removal of Tanks 8 Trailer . . 1 Supervised Fireworks 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 78 ANNUAL REPORTS FIRE PREVENTION mittee, a tentative proposal for the establishment of a Fire Department Equip- Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools. ment Stabilization Fund has been prepared. In this fund each year would be Men detailed to places of Public Assembly as a fire preventative measure. appropriated sufficient money so that as each present piece of equipment has During Fire Prevention Week, a Public Demonstration was held at the rear to be replaced, funds could be transferred from this account instead of having of Town Office building, showing procedure followed upon receiving an alarm, to be taken directly from the Tax Levy with a resultant increase in the tax such as the arrival of the apparatus at blaze, stretching of hose lines, applico- rate This idea is patterned on the Road Machinery Fund which has worked tion of water both straight streams and fog streams, foam, deck gun use, etc. so successfully for the Town. ft is estimated that less than $5.000 a year The simulated rescue of a fire trapped victim from the second floor of would be necessary to assure the department of replacements when needed with- building, reviving patient by use of resuscitator, and the transportation to hospital out causing violent fluctuations in Fire Department annual appropriations. in Ambulance VETERANS' MEMORIAL AMBULANCE ANNUAL PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE HOSE Runs since 1940 1346 With the rapid extension of water mains throughout all parts of the town Mileage since 1940 24,477.6 it has become apparent that the total amount of hose necessary for use of the Runs during 1949 ... 160 Fire Department has become lessened After careful study it would appear that Mileage during 1949 2,561.6 5,000 feet of 21/2" and 3,000 feet of 11/2" hose is sufficient At the present time there is on hand 6,350 feet of 21/2" and 6,350 feet of 1 f/z'•. Some of this hose is now in use, and although passing annual tests, is well beyond the age of MISCELLANEOUS safety. Also much of it is "untreated" and after each fire, must be taken out During the year 1949, the Fire Deportment completed specific projects that of service to be dried Consequently it seemed prudent to set up a system were in our budget for this year. to establish a ten year program for the purchase of "treated" hose which would The exterior of the fire station was completely painted, which added to the not burden the town financially and yet would assure the department of a sufficient supply of all treated hose which can be used without time out for general appearance of the building. The fire alarm system hod extensive work done this year, which consisted drying. The start on This program has been recommended in this years budget. of replacement of two sections of underground cable, splitting of one circuit into two, and an additional five boxes were placed at different locations where most ANNUAL PROGRAM FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION needed throughout the town. All of this work which was done has added to OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM the safety and protection of the citizens. An extreme emergency developed in the town for a number of the citizens During the war years because of shortage of labor and materials, the due to the water shortage. In the outlying sections there were homes which maintenance of the Fire Alarm System was neglected. Since the close of the depended upon well water, and when this shortage become acute, requests war and the rapid growth of the town there hos been great need for many were mode to the Fire Deportment to supply these people with water for their extensions to the Fire Alarm. Rather than trying to do all the work necessary health and protection. This was done through our most recent piece of equipment in one year, it seemed prudent to set up a continuing program which would not Engine No 5, which carries 500 gallons of water. Taken from our records, it burden the town too heavily financially and yet get the work done that is essential shows that this truck made eighty trips, transportating approximately 80,000 to its safety Consequently in this years budget is an appropriation for $4,325 gallons of water to the different citizens requesting this service. In some instances, for a start of this work. The some amount spent annually for several years will it was possible to supply water through hose lines directly from the system, bring the Fire Alarm System into a safe and efficient condition although there is no exact record of the amount of water that was supplied through this method. This condition which existed tram the latter port of the ADDITIONAL RADIO EQUIPMENT summer, to the close of the year has added consideroble work to the department However, realizing the emergency which existed, the requests were efficiently In the 1950 budget the Board of Fire Engineers is requesting four more carried out to the satisfaction of all concerned. two-way radios in addition to the three voted at the Special Town Meeting in November, 1949. With this additional equipment all of the major pieces in the STABILIZATION FUND department will be able to be in constant touch with headquarters station at all times. Over 85% of the 679 alarms which were received in 1949, were for One of the more pressing problems with which the department is faced "still alarms" where only one or two pieces of apparatus were dispatched. Es- is the replacement of automotive equipment which has become over age or pecially during the brush fire season all of the departments equipment may be obsolete. Several of the heavy pieces are well beyond the time for replacement. scattered at five or six different fires With all radio equipped pieces, some At the request of the special Committee on Long Range Planning and Advanced engines could be dispatched directly to another fire or shifted about so that Budgeting a schedule for the purchase of modern engines has been prepared the town is better protected. The Board feels that complete radio equipment is and will appear in the report of that Committee. The question of paying for this essential to the town's safety and that it will delay future requests for additional new equipment then arose and after conferring with the Appropriation Corn- men on the department and more pieces of fire equipment The small sum needed TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 80 ANNUAL REPORTS for the four radios will be saved many times over by the additional mobility of Reimbursements men and engines thus afforded. 'Comm. of Massachusetts (not available for use) 4,229.99 RECOMMENDATIONS 'Other Cities&Towns (not available for use) 158.60 'Individuals (not available for use) 2,500.00 We are suggesting the fallowing recommendations to be considered by the Cancelled Checks 110.40 6,998 99 Honorable Board of Selectmen: I Removing hydrant now located on the old road in front of the Net Cost to Town $18,918 40 Peacock Form. Relocating it on Watertown Street in that vicinity. • The items"not avoiiab/e for use"are credited to Exce;s and Deficiency 2 Extending the water main along Adorns Street from No. 92 to Account and do not revert bock rot use in this Deportment North Street 3 Extension of Buckman Drive to Moreland Avenue. SETTLEMENTS — GENERAL RELIEF In closing, the Board of Fire Engineers would like to extend their thanks to Lex.ngton Settlements 12 Families 45 Persons members of the Fire Department for their efficiency and courtesy in carrying 25 Singles 25 Persons out their duties, and to the Police Deportment for their cooperation with us. Other Cities and Towns 2 Families 8 Persons We would also like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen for their assist- 2 Singles 2 Persons once throughout the year. State (No Settlement) 6 Families 35 Persons Respectfully submitted, 0 Singles 0 Persons Institutions 0 Families 0 Persons ROY A. COOK 6 Singles 6 Persons WILLIAM P. FITZGERALD Lexington settled cases aided by other cities ALAN G. ADAMS and towns 7 Families 35 Persons HAROLD E. ROEDER 9 Singles 9 Persons ROBERT). FAWCETT GEORGE W. HYNES 69 Cases 165 Persons Board of Fire Engineers 69 Cases 47 Families—)43 Persons 22 Singles — 22 Persons AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE 21 Cases were aided during 1949. There were 15 cases as of January 1, 1949 and 6 cases added during the year 3 Cases were closed during the year, December 31, 1949 leaving a balance of 18 cases on December 31, 1949 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Disbursements Gentlemen: The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December Cash Grants $15,051.75 Administration (F G ) (available for use) 924 87 31, 1949. $15,976 62 GENERAL RELIEF Reimbursements The sum of $25,917.39 was expended far aid during the year 1949 Federal Share—Aid (available for use) $6,850.86 During the year aid was granted to 69 cases, representing 165 persons; of the Federal Share---Admin. (available for use) 635.94 above, 47 Cases were family units consisting of 143 persons, the balance repre- Store Share—Aid (Not available for usel 5,909.69 senting individual cases. 16 of the above cases, totaling 44 persons, were Individuals (cancelled checks Lexington settlements aided by other cities and towns which were reimbursed 13,396 49 try the town of Lexington. Disbursements Net cost to Town .. $2,580 13 Cash Gants and Additional Aid.. $21,789.05 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Lexington Settlements Aided by other Cities and Towns (16 cases-26 persons) 4,128.34 During 1949, there were 200 citizens who received this class of assistance. $25,917.39 As of January 1, 1949, there were 160 active cases During the year, 40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 81' 22 ANNUAL REPORTS cases were approved for assistance and 13 cases were closed by death and 8 the draft was considered to be well along towards being in its final form. for other reasons, leaving 179 cases as of December 3L 1949 There still remained, however, the need to iron out a few details and to have it studied and revised from a legal standpoint. Disbursements Because of the time spent on the Zoning By-law project the Planning Cash Grants $122,899.69 Board did not have time to undertake various special projects and studies which Lexington settled cases aided by other cities it considers desirable, such as the influence of Route 128 on land use and and towns (5 persons) 1,601 53 detailed study of certain land areas where large subdivisions are expected Administration (Federal Grants) 4,670 03 Among the routine matters taken up were the following $129,171.25. Reimbursements A meeting with the Recreation Committee involving a possible play area Federal, Aid (Available far use) $55,669 35 in North Lexington Federal, Admin (Available for use) 3,781 75 A meeting with the Selectmen to discuss and make certain recommendations State (not available for use) . . 45,297.11 regarding requirements far road acceptance. Other Cities and Towns (not available) ...... 2,018 32 Eighteen conferences with subdividers and their agents Individuals (not available for use) 44 00 Two tax title matters Cancelled checks (Available for use) 494.05 Recommendations to widen Burlington Street, North Street and School Street Meal Tax Receipts (not available for use) .. 2,825 00 Four conferences on petitions for change in Zoning By-law $110,129.58 Recommendations to Selectmen for location of parking meters Recommendation that certain land on Marrett Road near Old Reservoir be Net Cost to Town .. $19,041.67 acquired by the town for future town purposes Recommendation to Selectmen regarding petitions for bus lines At this time the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation Approval of general design and lot plan on various veterans lots. for the understanding and coperatron shown by many of the Town's Citizens Attendance by Mr. Caauette at hearing in State House to oppose installa- and it's Charitable Agencies. tion of automatic lights at Merriam Street grade crossing Respectfully submitted, Hearings on changes in Zoning By-law under petitions of Rix, Morash HAROLD F LOMBARD, Chairman and Miss Edith Willard et al. JOHN A SELLARS Conference with a group of merchants on the question of parking meters. SYDNEY P BIRCH Mr William Burns, town engineer, was present at practically all meetings D T. NORRIS and hearings. His practical understanding of the various matters which come ARTHUR F MASON -within the scope of this Board is indispensable RICHARD P. CROMWELL, Chairman ALAN G ADAMS FREDERICK K JOHNSON REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD AIDEN L. RIPLEY WINFIELD S CAOUETTE December 31, 1949 WILLIAM G. POTTER To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen The Planning Board in 1949 held 41 meetings including various advertised hearings By far the bulk of its time was taken up with its program of revising the Zoning By law Its own study and deliberations on this matter were supplemented by conferences with a group of real estate dealers, the Selectmen, Mr Lindstrom, the building inspector, Mr Lynch, the town counsel, Mr Allen Benjamin, Planning Engineer of the State Planning Board and Mr John Blackwell, planning consultant This project has token far more time and work than was imagined at the outset and the time spent on it by individual members of the Board was by no means limited to that spent et regular meetings. However, by the year's end TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 84 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate $9,170,874.56 December 31, 1949, Value of Tangible Personal Estate 595,985 12 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $9,766,859 68 Lexington,Massachusetts 1949 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified Gentlemen by Town Clerk to be raised by taxation, Chapter 41, Section 15A $1,583,866 37 We hereby submit our report as Assessors far the year ending December 31, Total Appropriations voted to be 1949 taken from Available Funds. (a) In 1949 $201,861 12 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED (b) rate 19 since 1948 tax Individuals All Others* Total rate waas s fixed 39,212 50 241,073 62$1,824,939 99 On Personal Estate only .... 157 56 213 On Real Estate only . 7371 146 7517 Deficits due to abatements in ex- On both Personal and Real Estate 283 11 294 cess of overlay of prior years. Of Year Amount Of Year Amount 1941 $2800 1945 $5 14 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED 8024 1942 80 00 1946 2 00 Partnerships,Associations or Trusts,Corporations 1943 18 57 1947 52 36 $166.07 NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED 4407 VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE STATE: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS Stock in trade ...... . . ... $108,710 00 1948 Under- Machinery896,452 00 1 ma estimates •••• •• •• •••• Estimates estimates Live Stock . 58,290 00 State Parks and Reservations $1,419 18 $194 62 All other Tangible Personal Property 871,800 00 State Audit and Municipal Accounts 2,800 71 State Examination of Retirement $1,935,252 00 System . . . 450 17 TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL PROPERTY Additional Assessments 39,851 06 2,604 75 VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE $44,521 12 $2,799.37 $47,320 49 Land exclusive of Buildings $5,485,035 00 Buildings exclusive of Land 21,550,725.00 COUNTY. TAX AND ASSESSMENTS TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE $27,035,760.00 County Tax $49,446 72 $2,834.65 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 11,760 55 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE $28,971,012 00 $61,207 27 $2,834.65 $64,041.92 NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED OVERLAY of Current Year .... . ... 14,028.85 Horses .,. 48 Cows ... .... ..... 224 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED . $1,950,497 32 Heifers 4 Swine 563 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Fowl 11980 Income Tax $89,386 30 OMITTED PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS .. $34 40 Corporation Taxes .. 64,784 39 OMITTED REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS ... 442 69 Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 536 33 OMITTED POLL TAXES 46 00 Gasoline tax .. . .. .. . . 0 00 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 8,950 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 61,000 00 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,475 Licenses . . 3,200 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 86 ANNUAL REPORTS Fines ... 500 00 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX RATE Special Assessments 8,600 00 General Government .. .... . . 8,600 00 Betterments and Special Assessments Added to Taxes. Protection of Persons and Property ,.,. 4,100.00 Committed Health and Sanitation 17,500 00 Amount Interest Total Highways 2,600 00 Apportioned Sewer Charities (Other than federal grants for aid to de- Assessments ...... $8,841.61 $2,557.60 $71,399.21 pendent children) 8,300 00 Apportioned Water Old Age Assistance (Other than federal grants) 45,500 00 Assessments ... 6,090.91 1,916.32 8,007.23 Old Age Tax(Meals) Gen. Lows,Chap. 64B, Sec. 10 2,608 03 Apportioned Street Veterans' Benefits 700 00 Assessments ... 2,395,93 907.73 3,303.66 Schools(Funds from Income Tax not to be included) 19,000 00 Apportioned Sidewalk Grants and Gifts 0 00 Assessments. .. 6.37 .24 6.61 Libraries . ... . 0 00 Water Liens added to Recreation 100.00 Taxes 975.73 975.73 23,692.44 Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water Depart- ment, etc.) .. 96,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1949 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY Cemeteries (Other than trust funds and sole of lots) 2,300 00 AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES A5 Interest: On Taxes and Assessments $2100.00; COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $1,278,263 25 On Deposits $470.00 .., TOTAL 2,570 00 In Lieu of Taxes. Arlington and Cambridge 1,034 71 "Additional amount approved by the Commis- RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS sinner" 21,660.00 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $454,179,76 Dare of Commissioner's Commitment Commitment Number Value Excise OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as funds. First March 15,1949 696 $278,130 $1 1,380.08 available Second March 22, 1949 414 139,990 5,662.56 Cc) County Tubercuulosis Hospital Assessment 673 13 Third March 31, 1949 370 149,360 6,104.62 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds. Fourth May 5, 1949 1149 497,390 19,980.66 (Before any such amount can be used in fixing Fifth May 20, 1949 830 331,550 13,405.44 tax rate, the Commissioner's written approval Sixth Aug. 18, 1949 847 409,950 13,912.24 must be obtained.) Seventh Oct 24, 1949 648 224,489 8,108.18 $39,212.50 Oct 20, 1948 Eighth Dec. 5, 1949 699 550,021 11,535 61 1 14,461,12 Apr 12, 1949 Ninth Dec 28, 1949 352 269,020 3,240 33 87,400.00 Apr. 12, 1949 241,073.62 Tenth Dec 31, 1949 113 84,390 642 54 Eleventh Jan 18, 1950 109 89,160 503 75 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $241,746 75 Twelfth Jon. 31, 1950 12 12,670 74 96 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE Total for 1949 6239 $3,036,120 $94,550 97 FUNDS . . . $695,926.51 LELAND H. EMERY NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON WILLIAM 1 BURNHAM POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,254,570.81 WILLIAM H.SHANAHAN Number of Polls-4407 at $2.00 each $8,814.00 FREDERICK J.SPENCER CLYDE E.STEEVES Real Estate Valuation $27,035,760 (Tax Rote 1,162,537.68 Board of Assessors Personal Valuation 1,935,252 $43.00) 83,215.84 TOTAL $28,971.012 Gain on account of fractional divisions of tax rate 3.29 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,254,570 81 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 .S8 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1949 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1949. Town of Lexington, Massachusetts To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen: Lexington, Massachusetts The annual observance of Memorial Day was conducted in the usual' Gentlemen reverent manner by the committee chosen from the Lexington Allied Veterans The year 1949 hos been another active one for the Public Works Depart- Council organizations. The Lexington Drum Corps furnished the music for the ment, which was called upon to carry an extremely heavy work load comparable parade made up with delegations from the five member organizations of the to that of each of the two previous years. This was due primarily to the contin- Veterans Council and their Auxiliaries The time honored ritual first established ued demand for the extension of water mains, sewer laterals, trunk sewers and by the Grand Army of the Republic was conducted by the local Sons of Union house connections for both water and sewer services. Consequently, maintenance Veterans. The Firing Squad was Furnished by the local veterans organizations. work was of necessity limited to only the most urgent requirements About fifty of the younger school girls carried the wreaths at the cemeteries Our clerical personnel has experienced another busy year In order to keep and in the parade. The names of the departed comrades were read at all cemeteries. The office records up to date, as well as the billing for betterment assessments, and prayers and benedictions ware given by the Reverend Harold T. Handley, Rector staff charges for water and sewer services, it was necessary to add another clerk to our of the Episcopal Church and Chaplain of the Minutemen. Honors were also. Our engineering department has continued to carry on its many duties with- performed at the old Revolutionary Monument and at the Roll of Honor in front out further increasing the personnel, The consolidation of the positions of Town of Cary Memorial Hail and at the Memorial Tablet in the foyer. Engineer and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works in 1948 has proven that The increasing number of graves, especially at Westview Cemetery, calls for it was a most satisfactory arrangement fuller recognition than we were able to give this in prior years. The Stanley Our outside work personnel has accomplished a tremendous amount of work Hill Post 38, American Legion visited Westview the day before and Lexington under the direction of our General Foreman, Wallace C. Weisinger, and deserve Post 3007, V. F. W. on Memorial Day, the former placed the flags and the latter to be congratulated for their cooperation and application to the many varied jobs placed the wreaths and paid the final honors with firing squad and Taps This which they were called upon to perform. The records of work accomplished, as was necessary as the appropriation left insufficient funds to provide busses on hereinafter noted,will indicate the magnitude of the program that was undertaken Memorial Day to transport the whole procession as would be most fitting The Pork Department, under the direction of Superintendent John J. Garrity Light refreshments were served at Cary Hall by the Auxiliariesand his General Foreman, Charles Brenton, has performed an excellent service The following bills were approved by the committee Flags, $52,95; Wreaths. Building and Plumbing Inspector Ernest Lindstrom has performed the many duties of his office in a creditable manner Due to continued house-building ac- tivity his work load has been a heavy one $20 03, and G E Foster, $9.14; a total of $286 37, leaving on unexpended bal- ance of $13 63, the Town appropriation was $300 00 Our Wire Inspector, Louis Bills has carried on his many duties in a satis- factory The committee consisted of Albert H. Burnham, George E. Foster, Jerome F. he following table shows comparison of the employee personnel as of De- Garrity, Paul J McCormack and Albert C. Frothingham, Copt Julius Seltzer was cember 31st of each year noted: Marshal of the parade 1941 1943 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 Administration . _ 7 2 2 2 3 3 3 Yours respectfully, Engineering 6 5 5 5 5 7 6 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE Clerical 6 4 3 4 5 6 7 ALBERT G. FROTHINGHAM, Parks 9 2 5 4 5 5 6 Mechanics and Janitors 9 5 5 S 5 5 5 Clerk of Committee Highway .. .... 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 *Water and Sewer 18 9 2 2 2 2 2 Labor Pool 0 0 13 20 31 29 31 Plumbing and Bldg. Inspectors 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Wire Inspector 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Totals . . 78 34 38 45 58 59 62 ~Consolidated for most part under"Labor Pool'In 1945. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89 90 ANNUAL REPORTS GENERAL tending a distance of approximately 800 feet. The County and Town each con- tributed 25% of the cost of this work, and the State of Massachusetts 50%. heavy during 1950, and for the next several years. It is planned to add a few This work included widening of the street on the easterly side a maximum of men to our outside work personnel this year primarily for maintenance work seven and one-half feet and the relocation of old curbing and installation of some which, of necessity, hos been limited due to a priority given to new construction new curbing and construction of sidewalks. This work was let out on contract The report of the Town Engineer, Park Superintendent and the Wire, Plumb- The complete cost has not been odfusted with the State and County at this time. ing and Building Inspectors ore given in detail in separate reports for your fur- Indications ore, however, that there will be a surplus. ther information Miscellaneous: All streets were thoroughly cleaned in the spring, and the HIGHWAY DIVISION Centre cleaned every morning Cleaning of streets during the year was limited HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION (CONTRACT). The construction of one street, due to our large construction program Patching of streets was done in the spring including drainage, was let out an contract and the work completed. Pertinent and during the year as required All catch basins were cleaned in the early spring, and additional cleaning was limited to locations where most essential for information is as follows. Street Length Area Pavement Drainage Controct Price drainage The widening and deepening of brook channels, replacement of guard rails, Colony Road 976' 2602 sq.yds_ 746'- 15"Conc_Pipe $11,281.72 maintenance of existing drainage, and roadside maintenance were of necessity 66'- 12"Conc. Pipe limited due to our other activities. The above construction extended from Grant Street to the entrance to the new Fiske School. All work was done in accordance with Town specifications far SNOW REMOVAL Starting in January we experienced an overage winter The snowstorms, for the mast part, were comparatively light We did, however, one course penetration macadam. have an unusual amount of sanding and salting due to icy conditions that were ROAD MAINTENANCE: Surface treatment was applied to twenty-five not chargeable to any one storm The accompanying table"Cost of Snow Storms" Streets having a total length of 9 83 miles and an area of 152,895 square gives a breakdown of all storms yards. Three types of treatment were used: honing, sealing and oil-treated gravel All of the following work was done with Town labor and equipment Honing- Fifteen streets, 3 9 miles in length and containing 57,410 square yards, were honed. Sealing: A seat coot was applied to nine streets, 4 68 miles in length and containing 78,625 square yards Oil-Treated Gravel; One street, 1 23 miles in length and containing 16,950 square yards,was oil-treated and sealed Quantities of asphalt and aggregate used and unit costs per square yard are as follows: Honing 42 gallons of asphalt, 48 89 pounds of peastone and sand at a cost of 1025 cents Sealing 312 gallons of asphalt, 34 7 pounds of %"crushed stone and rice stone at a cost of 0973 cents Oil-Treated Gravel .978 gallons of asphalt, 47 4 pounds of peastone, and 159 pounds of crushed bank gravel at a cost of 278 cents Under Chapter 90 Maintenance the sum of $3,000 was available for sur- face treatment of streets. The State of Massachusetts, Middlesex County and the Town of Lexington each contributed $1,000.00. With these funds 1 32 miles of streets containing 24,533 square yards were sealed. The quantities of materials and cost per square yard are as follows .339 gallons of asphalt and 39.09 pounds of aggregate at a cost of .1228 cents. Chapter 90 Construction — Grove Street — The sum of $15,000.00 was made available in 1948 to continue the construction of Grove Street. The State, County and Town shared equally in the cost of this work. A contract was let in the late fall of 1948, but work was not started until the spring of 1949 due to cold weather The fill, formerly placed for the cut-off opposite Robinson Road, was brought to grade with additional material, and a gravel-treated roadway com- pleted for a distance of approximately 1,000 feet Waltham Street: The sum of $20,000.00 was made available for the widen- ing of Waltham Street, starting 150 feet from Massachusetts Avenue and ex- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 91 92 ANNUAL REPORTS mm.ten rl el n ce E STREET LIGHTING; Sixteen 800 lumen lamps were installed this year on 6,n w•7 o.ri a. Q S various streets. F"o—oaa—ra M en a•N oo m N in = 800 Lumens 2500 Lumens 6000 Lumens 10,000 Lumens rsi r',ei ri in N o Lamps in Service r w December 31, 1949 1,184 49 36 31 a o TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL; The pointing of street lines was in n , increased this year to include many additional locations where the need was most a essential Our street marking machine, which was purchased in the late summer n rn , of 1948 has proven to be a great labor-saving piece of equipment. It is es- tin el .2 timated that at least twice as many street lines were painted this year as in ;,g ci previous years The cost of laying out the lines was approximately the same as 17, c n n a.us v t. : N c pointing by hand, however, the cost of application of paint was greatly reduced. 8 n 3 cn N • ns N N . 0 g The cost of painting rectangular blocks at crosswalks was greatly reduced by the o1.�"'"d.o v • , - use of tem lutes and a Spray gun attachment to our markingmachine. .2152 s-°69 u�u7•o N - N o P Y °' 119 a STREET SIGNS: Approximately 65 new metal street signs were erected. o Miscellaneous repairs were mode to many signs, and painting of old street signs "o .o o a o w and other traffic signs was carried on as far as funds would permit, Several mis- e" •a a C . • 0 iS celloneous signs were installed including "Go Slow Children", "Railroad Crossing" o-0 .in n in ; •• N. ° and "Stop' signs C _ N ,° � ' • ur `o ROAD MACHINERY. Equipment purchased and received during the year Iwas as follows. p o A One—Autocar-5 yard body •o--•ova • in N ,E, N Nin 0•o • N c '8 One—Chevrolet-2 ton Dump Truck to a c C rn P...1'w— • N 8 `C—One—Ford-2 ton Dump Truck c 3F a g r'?v • O n '`D. One Toro Park Patrol H w — — E. One—Hydraulic Control for Hough Dump Bucket 0 u. M in m * Replaced one 1938 11/2. ton Truck,and one 1935 11/2 ton Ford Truck Q tn N—0 N N ' N c "" The Toro Pork Patrolhas a 3-gang mower attachment which mows a width of 84 H c a N inches, and there Is clso a sickle bar attachment for roadside mowing This equip- VI o'n a.i,a a N merit is valuable to both the Park and Highway Departments. N FQ.o O on 0 N • co Ow c++� m a Repairs to our equipment have been made generally by our own mechanics, "F o and the extent of some ore os follows: Public Works Vehicles-377 repair orders ry r N 0 H 0li, '- Police Cors-35 repair orders. .s N,..ui M en ,n : Miscellaneous----15 repair orders. ±w In fa r�r1 4r1 *Pr 8 DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION• Drainage completed this year is as follows 5ei ise Type of Slze of Length of Total 3 Location Pipe Pipe Pipe Cost Adams Street Concrete 36" 156' c...`n A I r•-, a 24" 136' —o a 15" 1089' E --N rf v rn _c 12" 120' $8,333.72 o d d a d d u East Street Concrete 36" 2200' tAZZZZZ 12" 160' $25,340.97 2 'Fiske School Driveway Concrete 12" 168' $585.30 School Street Concrete 2 i" 766' co 2 18" 100' nr 1.4 , ev 4 12" 20' $5,966.23 P. c Z a Somerset Road Concrete I2" 660' $3,155.51 z: sPaid for by School Department The above construction was all done with Town labor and equipment. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS ASHES AND DUMPS: 2,351 barrels of ashes and 3 truck loads of refuse Spring Street 8" 64' 7.51 480.44 were collected at the various schools and public buildings and disposed of at the Woocliffe Road 8" 950'Z f Lincoln Street Dump. The Dump hos continued to be a source of many complaints Woodcliffe Road .... 12" 8031 25.59 9,792.22 In October of this year additional funds were mode available to make provision Wright Street . .. 8" 340' 3.87 1,315 38 for keeping the Dump in better condition. Filling has been trucked in from time to time as necessary to make the Dump more accessible and to provide cover far Totals .... . 7109' $32,316 51 rubbish as the Dump is extended It is planned to continue this procedure in 1950, which appears to meet with general approval Average Cost of Construction CURB CONSTRUCTION: Size of Length of Average Cost Cost Location Type Size Length Per Foot Total Cast Pipe Pipe Laid Per Foot Total Cost "Depot Square Granite 6"x 18" 147' $6 56 $964 39# 6" 3512' $3 31 $1 1,624 49 'Moss.Ave. 8" 1764' 5 66 9,979.85 (at St Brigid's) 12" 1833' 5 84 10,712 17 Church) Gronite 6"x 18" 140' $2 79 $391 28 #Waltham Street Totals 7109' $32,316 51 (near Mass Ave) Granite 6"x 18" 166 4' $2 25 $374 40 1949 Water Construction (Contract) # Includes cast of repairing street which was widened considerably Size of Length Cost per Town Labor and Equipment Street Pipe of Pipe Foot Total t Contract Bedford Street 12" 10023' $8.45 $84,694.89 Westview Street 12" 2600' 7.61 19,779.13 WATER DIVISION Westview Street 6" 700' 2.94 2,054.67 General Information Range of static pressure in mains 20 to 120 pounds Totals 13323' $106,528.69 Length of Pipe in Streets . • . . . ... .... 87.60 Miles Type of Pipe used in this construction was Cast Iron, Cement Lined. Number of Services 3938 Number of Hydrants 742 Average Cost of Construction(Contract) Total Water Consumption in 1949 . . . .. .... 490,925,000 gallons Size of Length of Average Cost Average daily Water Consumption in 1949 .. 1,345,000 gallons Pipe Pipe Laid Per Foot Total Cost Average doily Consumption per capita . . 86 gallons 6" 700' $2 94 $2,054.67 12" 12623' 8 28 104,474.02 1949 Water Construction (Town Labor and Equipment) - Type of Pipe used in this construction was Cost iron, Cement Lined. Totals 13323' $106,528.69 Size of Length Cost per Street Pipe of Pipe Foot Total Extent of Distributing System January 1, 1950 Bertwell Rood . ......... 6" 80' $3.24 $258 92 Size et Pipe Length in feet Castle Rood . ... 6" 410' 2.53 1,039.03 Colony Road 6" 678' 2.84 1,926.17 16" 11485 Columbus Street 6" 117' 2.97 ' 347.97 12" 82890 Dane Road 6" 312' 2.68 837.26 10" 20668 Ellis Street 6" 225' 3.02 678.57 8" 99680 Fairview Avenue 6" 90' 4 02 361 85 6" 230741 Franklin Road 6" 350' 3 35 1,173 00 4" 17086 Grandview Avenue 6" 240' 3.65 876 66 Golden Avenue 6" 382' 3 65 1,395.34 Total 462550 Harbell Street 8" 60' 6.37 383 89 Hillcrest Street 12" 380' 6.92 2,627.81 Hydrant Installation Hudson Road . . 12" 650' 5.53 3,595.59 James Street 6" 230' 5.57 1,281.25 Hydrants in service January 1, 1949 702 Lorchmont Lone ., . ,. 6" 96' 2.73 262.42 Hydrants installed 1949 44 Manning Street . 6" 302' 3.93 1,186.05 Hydrants removed 1949 4 Paul Revere Rood 8" 350' 7.13 2,496.69 Hydrants in service December 31, 1949 .... 742 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 96 ANNUAL REPORTS 1949 Water Construction(General) SEWER DIVISION During the year we were fortunate to have our water system strengthened General Information considerably in North Lexington by the construction of a 12" main to supplement is Lexington the existing 6" main in Bedford Street from Tewksbury Street to Winter Sereet. 9 port of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District, This construction come about due to a shortage of water in recent years at the Area tributary to existing sewer system ... ... .... 3.62 sq. miles Veterans Administration Hospital at Bedford Their source of supply come from Total length of trunk line sewers . .. 8 38 miles two pumping stations adjacent to the railroad tracks or Westview Street and was Total length of street line sewers 24 58 miles pumped through a 10" main extending 12000' along the railroad tracks to the Total number of house connections 1347 hospital Amount expended for maintenance ... $3,103 64 An agreement was mode with the Veterans Administration whereby the 1950 Sewer Assessment Rate $8.82 per L F. Town of Lexington would furnish water to the Veterans Hospital This required Number of sewer services instolled . , 90—totalling 4680 L.F. the construction of the above-mentioned 12" main in Bedford Street, and an Number of sewer services renewed 15 extension en Westview Street to the railroad tracks where a connection was made Number of sewer services installed ro the existing Veterans Administration main A contract was let in the sum- main to curb 0 mer, and construction was completed, and the Town started furnishing water to Miscellaneous: Our Sewage Pumping Station, which has been in operation the Hospital on October 7, 1949 since the late fall of 1948, has continued to function satisfactorily with little The Veterans Administration agreed to o service connection charge of maintenance required, other than oiling and greasing the equipment The wet $125,000 00 which was paid to the Town promptly otter water was made ovail• well has been crooned of sludge periodically The cleaning of sewers was limited able The cost of construction of the above-mentioned water main on Bedford to those where stoppages occurred. and Westview Streets is shown under the heading "1949 Water Construction Sewer Laterals: Sewer laterals were constructed throughout the Town at (Contract)." various locations as indicated below, Approximately 3,300 feet was constructed In addition to improving our water system we hove gained a substantial cus- the Bow Street area where the need has been urgent for years. Laterals for tomer which should be profitable to the Town of Lexington the Farmcrest Section were started late in the year and when completed will total approximately 7,000 feet in length The need in this area is also urgent The Construction of both of the above-mentioned projects had been postponed for 1949 Water Maintenance years, and was dependent upon the completion of the Mill Brook Sewer and the Number of New Services Installed .. ... . .. .. 262-19,457 L F South Branch of the Vine Brook Sewer, both trunk lines which were constructed Number of Services Renewed• in 1948 and 1949 respectively. 1 Curb to House15 1949 Sewer Construction 2 Main to House . .... . . .. . 34 3 Main to Curb ... . 41 (Work Done With Town Labor and Equipment) Number of Services Repaired .... . . .. ........ .... . . . . 20 The type of pipe used in this construction was V. C Pipe Work Orders completed ......1874 Size of Length Cost per Meters: 262 meters have been added to the system this year, and 227 have Street Pape of Pipe Foot Total Albbeen removed, repaired, tested and placed in service. We now hove 3938 meters Bow St Avenue 8" 046' $8 98 $7,741 92 Bow Streeett 8" 1046' 5.75 6,001 76 In use. Burlington Street 8" 390' 6 00 2,341 80 Distributing Mains Water main breaks were repaired in the following loco- Castle Road8" 433' 3 88 1,679.14 tions Fallen Road . . . . , 8" 219' 5 55 1,215 09 Street Size of Main Franklin Road 8" 292' 5.54 1,615 72 Albermarle Avenue 6" Grape Vine Avenue 8" 650' 6.76 4,385 94 East Street 12" Kendall Rood 8" 592' 8.75 5,180 35 Liberty Avenue 6" Manley Court 8" 46' 3.57 164 25 Merriam Street 6" Merriam Street(near Pleasant Street 12" Somerset Road) 8" 122' 11.05 1,348.69 Shade Street 8" Merriam Street(near Berwick Road) .. . 8" 215' 6 47 3,391.45 North Hancock Street (near Hamilton Road) 8" 456' 4 86 2,215 86 North Hancock Street (near Braemore Teri,) 8" 215' 7.37 1,584 71 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 98 ANNUAL REPORTS Rawson Avenue added to our regular schedule and distributed so that our yearly premiums will (to Rindge Avenue) 8" 184' 8 55 1,573.98 be substantially the same. Rawson Avenue Garbage Collection. During the past year the collection of garbage in (to Albermarle Ave) 8" 184' 4.44 826 48 general has been satisfactory According to our records we had 374 complaints, Off Rindge Avenue • of which 97 were the initial requests that garbage be picked up from residents (to Trunk Line) 8" 255' 6 14 $1,566.69 of new homes Rindge Avenue (near Winn Ave.) - 8" 539' 3 00 1,616 41 FUTURE PLANNING Rindge Avenue Engineering (near Rawson Ave) 8" 143' 6.30 901 23 Tarbell Avenue 8" 322' 14 55 4,684 66 Indications are that this deportment must devote its entire time, as in Winn Avenue . 8" 180' 1 99 352.54 the past few years, to the planning and construction of sewers, water mains and new roads during the year 1950 Totals 7345' $48,388 67 Average cost per foot—$6 59 Sewers Trunk Sewers: Due to the proposed relocation of Route 128 in. Lexington, Trunk Sewers [Contract] construction of which is to be started in 1950, it is essential that provisions be made for o future sewer that will cross the new highway in two locations. South Branch of Vine Brook Sewer. Construction was started in the This proposed sewer starts at the Sewage Pumping Station and follows summer of 1948 at Vine Brook Road and running adjacent to the Vine Brook. the Showsheen River to Grove Street The Town may be called upon to construct Work was completed in May, 1949 this sewer in the near future depending upon existing conditions and future A total of 1,930 linear feet of construction wos completed this year, and developments 2,009 linear feet in 1948, making a total of 3,948 5 linear feet consisting of The time is approaching when the construction of the proposed trunk sewer 1,765 5' of 21", 1,712 3' of 12", and 470 7' of 8" vitrified clay pipe The along the Mill Brook from Rindge Avenue to the existing 24" main north of unit cost was$21.23 per linear foot, and the total contract cost was $83,813.03. Vine Street will be necessary Additional house connections to our existing The sewer terminates at the junction of Grapevine Avenue and Kendall Rood. system plus future developments may hasten the need for this construction in North Branch of Vine Brook Sewer. Construction was started late in 1948 whole or in part. and continued until July 1949, when the project was abandoned by the con- The North Branch of the Vine Brook sewer construction, which was started tractor At this time the construction was about two-thirds completed. The in the late fall of 1948, was abandoned by the contractor in the summer of Town was covered with a 100% Performance Bond, and should not suffer any 1949 with construction about two-thirds completed A new contract has been financial hardship. Considerable difficulty was encountered in making arrange- entered into, and construction should be completed in the late spring of 1950 ments with the Bonding Company for completing this work However, a procedure to be followed was finally agreed upon, and a contract was entered into in the Sewer Laterals late fall with another contractor, and construction was resumed Work completed Construction of sewer laterals for the Farmcrest area is in progress, and to date includes 2,143 4' of 1 8", and 1,179 2' of 15" vitrified clay sewer pipe is expected to be completed in the late spring of 1950 at a cost of $83,849 35. There is approximately 3,600' remaining to be corn- Sewers planned for the Fair Oakes area in i 949 are expected to be con- pleted, which for the most part consists of smaller pipe at a lesser depth. strutted in 1950 These sewers are dependent for an outlet on the completion The cost on a unit basis should be considerable less than indicated when the of construction of the North Branch of the Vine Brook Trunk Sewer, which has entire project is completed, which should be in the late spring of 1950. been delayed See comments hereinbefore noted under Sewer Division heading "Trunk Sewer" (Contract) GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Cons.deration is being given to other miscellaneous requests for sewer laterals Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property Expenditures on these buildings were limited to only the most essential repairs and main- Drainage tenance, which consisted mostly of repairs to mechanical equipment and heating Drainage of streets presents a problem to the Town that is becoming more plants at the Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property acute yearly. Increased home building activity has been responsible for many Public Works Buildings. Expenditures were limited to only the most drainage requests Homes are now being constructed on accepted streets, essential repairs and maintenance where for years rain water has been diverted to adjacent vacant land. We also Insurance The temporary policy covering the 15% increase in fire have many deserving requests of long standing, which should be given prompt insurance an all Town Buildings, which was placed in 1948 due to increased consideration It is felt that definite steps should be taken to do a reasonable replacement costs, was cancelled, as welt as the temporary fire insurance covering amount of drainage yearly, and it is suggested that an annual appropriation the Fiske School during construction Insurance covering the above has been be made available for this purpose. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 100 ANNUAL REPORTS Highways power shovel and sweeper for larger models. Our construction volume has increased to such proportions that it would be desirable and economic to have There are, at present, approximately 35 miles of unaccepted streets in a larger, more powerful shovel, particularly for sewer work and ledge excavation. Lexington, many of which are in a very poor condition, especially in the spring Our present sweeper hos a capacity of only 3/4 of a cubic yard, and is of such It would be most desirable if these streets could be constructed, particularly design that the load should be dumped when the storage space is filled This the ones where home building has been active We hove completed plans for necessitates dumping small loads at frequent intervals which must be picked the construction of four streets and port of another street. Funds were approp- up promptly with other equipment rioted at the fall Town Meeting, and construction is expected to be started in indications are that it would be more economic to have a sweeper that the spring It is recommended that a reasonable amount be appropriated each year for new construction has capacity of 2 to 3 yards, which could be driven to the dump or to other Under Chapter 90 Construction, it is anticipated that funds will be requested locations where dumping would be permissible. During the heavy spring cleaning how- for further Chapterpe 90 Highway Construction, of streets it would probably be necessary to follow our present procedure,ever, during the remainder of the year, it is felt that the sweeper could keep Sidewalks the streets clean without assistance. During recent years the maintenance of our sidewalks has been limited It seems advisable to make the above-mentioned purchases this year, when to only the most necessary repairs. Many walks are in need of repairs and/or indications are that substantial trade allowances should be realized replacement, and corrective measures should be taken as soon as funds are We are in need of additional snow plowing and sanding equipment and made available. It is recommended that on annual appropriation be made for recommend the purchase of one crawler tractor in 1950 similar to our present this work. Cletrac. We should also turn in one of our old snow plows toward the purchase Parks of a new one Our sand spreaders are nearly worn out and at least three should Mr John J Garrity, Superintendent of the Pork Division, has reported future be replaced Conclusionplanning in a separate report covering this department Water System1n conclusion I wish to express my deep appreciation of the continued co- operation and assistance extended to me in the performance of my duties by Our water system, which has been considerably improved in the post few the elected and appointed officials of the Town, all Public Works employees, years, still is in need of further strengthening. It is anticipated that construction other Town employees, and residents of Lexington At this time, 1 also wish to of the connection planned in 1949 from the existing main on Grove Street to the comment that I have thoroughly enjoyed my work in Lexington existing main on Winter Street, will be accomplished this year This proposed con- Respectfully submitted, struction and the new 12"main laid in Bedford Street this year will complete a loop around the North Lexington section of the Town which will be o decided improve- JOSEPH H DeFOE, Supt., Public Works ment in our water system We have replaced and supplemented a substantial amount of 4" and 6" mains in the past few years, which were undersized for the areas served There are, however, still many 6" mains that have been extended to such distances as to be entirely inadequate, especially for fire protection, and should be replaced with larger mains We are planning to make some replacements this year, and it is suggested that an annual appropriation be made available for this purpose We have numerous dead ends which should be eliminated when funds are available Extensions of mains in the past few years have resulted in the connection of some dead ends, and it is expected that extensions this year will account for others. General It is recommended, in general, that reasonable appropriations be made annually to cover water, sewer, drainage and street construction It is felt that such funds should be in addition to specific requests for construction under the Betterment Act. Our new equipment purchased during the post four years has proven to be of inestimable value The volume of work as hereinbefore noted could not hove been accomplished with our small organization without suitable equipment. Practically all of our old equipment has been replaced since the war with the ex- ception of two small trucks A request will be included in the budget this year to trade in our present TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 102 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT held by these trustees exomined. I have found the accounts correct and securities in proper order The cash balance of the Trustees hos also been re- conciled with the bank balances To the Honorable Board of Selectmen FRANK D. WALKER, Town Accountant Lexington,Massachusetts MIDDLESEX S S Gentlemen. Then personally appeared the above named, Frank D. Walker, and made Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the oath that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the year 1949 This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the best of his knowledge and belief State System of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules Balance Sheet thawing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1949 Before Me, Receipts for the year 1949 in detail JAMES J CARROLL, Notary Public Expenditures for the year 1949 summarized. Schedule of Appropriation Account—Revenue. My commission expires March 8, 1952 Schedule of Appropriation Account—Non Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts, and others. REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Borrowing Capacity of the Town. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of -Fawn Debt showing payments due each year In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the General To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend Lexington,Massachusetts money was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills There are six unpaid bilis remaining far the year 1949 These bills are as Gentlemen follows. Posture Clinic Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1949, Angela M Donnelly ... $ 73.00 including all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned aver School Department to the Town. H F Staples 8, Co. 22.73 Male Dog Licenses Issued 743@ $2.00 $1,486.00 Park Department Female Dog Licenses Issued . .. 136@ 5.00 680.00 Laffin's Express 3 85 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 454@ 2.00 908.00 Veteran's' Services Kenne11 Licenses Issued 2@. 10 00 20 00 Leonard V Short, M 0 . 8 00 Kennels Licenses Issued .. .... .. 5@ 25 00 125 00 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building Transfer Licenses Issued 3@ 25 75 Carpenter Manufacturing Co. 527.25 Military Licenses Issued 4@ Free Welfare Department Total $3,219.75 Thomas M. Tierney, M.D. 9.00 Total Number of Dogs Licensed 1347 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk $643 83 SPORTING LICENSES Respectfully submitted, Resident FRANK D WALKER, Town Accountant Citizen Fishing Issued 315 In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General 4 Void Laws, I have examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. In each case I 311 @ $2 00 $622.00 have found the records correct. During the year 1949, I hove had the cash Citizen Hunting issued .. 215 balances verified and the bank balances of the Town Treasurer reconciled. The 2 Void cash balance of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector have also been verified. 213@ 2.00 426.00 In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, during Citizen Sporting Issued 198 the year 1949, I hove had audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts, 2 Vold Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library and School Committee and the securities TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 104 ANNUAL REPORTS 196@ 3.25 637.00 BIRTHS BY MONTHS Citizen Minor Fishing Issued .,..... ,.,. 112 1949 4 Void In Lexington Out of Lexington Totals 138@ 1 25 135 DD Citizen Minor Trapping Issued . . 14@ 2 25 31 50 Month Total Males females Males Females Moles Females Citizen Trapping Issued 23 @ 5 2.5 120.75 January 27 0 0 7 20 7 10 Duplicates . . , .. . , , 5@ .50 2 50. February 20 0 0 9 11 9 Citizen Sporting Issued .. . 28@J Free March 34 0 0 14 20 14 20 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 27@ Free April 28 0 1 11 6 11 17 Non-Resident May 33 0 0 16 7 16 17 Citizen Minor Fishing issued 1@ 2.25 2.25 June 21 0 0 9 2 9 12 Citizen Hunting Issued 2@ 10.25 20.50 July 28 0 0 14 4 14 10 14 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 5@ 2.00 10 00 August 23 0 0 13 0 15 19 September 34 0 1 I5 8 Total $2,007 50 October 34 0 0 21 3 21 13 November 24 0 0 14 0 14 10 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued-933 December 21 0 1 11 9 11 10 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 327 0 3 154 170 154 173 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES The parentage of children was as follows. Both Parents born in United States .., ..... 289 Both parents born in Foreign Countries 5 Marriage Licenses Issued .... 180 @ $2.00 $ 360.00 One parent born in United States 33 Mortgages Recorded . . .. 1,123.19 One parent born in Foreign Country 33 Discharges Recorded .... .... .. 78.03 Both parents born in Lexington 6 56 Certified Certificates , ..... 150 25 One parent born in Lexington Miscellaneous . .. 21 50 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Pole Locations 51 00 Gasoline Permits 35@ 50 17.50 MARRIAGES BY MONTHS 1949 SUMMARY Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's Dog Licenses Issued . . $3,219.75 Months Totals First First Second Second Third Third Sporting Licenses Issued 2,007.50 January 5 5 5 0 0 D 0 Marriage Licenses Issued .. , 360.00 February 17 14 15 3 1 0 1 Mortgages Recorded . ..... 1,123.19 March 6 5 5 1 1 0 0 Discharges Recorded ... . 78.03 Apri! 13 10 10 3 2 0 1 Certified Certificates 150.25 May 13 10 11 3 2 0 0 Miscellaneous 21.50 June 30 27 25 I 2 2 2 Pole Locations 51.00 July 15 14 13 1 1 0 1 Gas Permits 17.50 August 20 16 16 4 4 0 0 September 17 16 16 I 1 0 0 Total $7,028.72 October 22 18 19 3 3 1 0 Respectfully submitted, November 13 9 10 4 2 0 1 December 10 10 8 0 1 0 0 JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk. 1$1 154 153 24 20 3 6 aaaaNZAZ a 0.a a 2 .� N H oaQoaam 2. la Y] K •-• 3 N R „ - O m Q a .0 o°o agn N• ❑ ro 3tri zZ o A Z o d a T to r- :- 0 n . : Z o . r . r , 3 — n pVNV07cif a� W d N COMPARATIVE DEATH RATE BY MONTH — 1949 (Still Births Excluded) Jan. Feb Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept Oct. Nov, Dec.Total Male 16 12 8 13 8 13 16 12 11 13 10 15 147 Female 11 10 25 8 11 16 22 16 12 7 12 13 163 Residents died in Lexington Male 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 20 Femole .. . .... .... . 2 5 6 0 2 5 7 2 1 4 3 6 43 Non-residents died in Lexingtcn Male . .. 12 9 5 9 3 7 10 9 6 8 5 7 90 Female 7 3 11 7 7 7 13 TO 8 1 6 7 88 Residents died out of town: Male .. . .... .... .. . . . . 2 1 2 3 4 3 3 2 4 4 4 5 37 Female . . . . 2 2 8 1 2 4 1 4 3 2 3 0 32 Z Children under one year: C Mole .... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1)2 Female .. 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 7 Between one and ten years: Male 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7p Female 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N Between ten and thirty years; Male 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 Femate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 i 0 0 0 2 Between thirty and sixty years: Male 6 2 3 3 0 2 7 2 3 3 2 2 35 Female 2 2 3 1 3 4 3 2 2 0 2 3 27 Between sixty and ninety years. Male .... . 10 9 5 9 6 10 9 9 7 9 8 10 101 Female 9 8 18 6 8 0 16 11 8 7 9 10 119 Over ninety years. Male 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Female 0 0 3 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 8 JAMES. J. CARROLL. Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 108 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen FOR THE YEAR 1949 Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1949 - Total in Account December 31, 1949 . $165,946 0& Deposit not on interest To the Citizens of Lexington. Lexington Trust Company $ 5,301 41 In compliance with the law, the School Committee hereby Deposits an interest Andover Savings Bank . . 2,329 60 submits its report for the year 1949. Cambridge Savings Bank . .. ... 3,121 72 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 The School Committee recommends to the citizens a careful Dedham Institution for Savings 2,981 52 study of the Report of the Superintendent of Schools to the School E Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Committee, which is part of this School Department Report The Eliot Savings Bank 1,164.24 report which is given by our Superintendent on the operation of Hingham Inst. for Savings . 1,911.36 Hudson Savings Bank . ... 3,030.00 our School Deportment and the activities of the Schools themselves Inst for Savings Newburyport 3,500 00 merits the careful study and consideration of all citizens interested Lexington Savings Bank 10,000.00 in what is going on in the Lexington Schools Lexington Savings Bank [War Serv,) 2,700 71 Lynn Inst for Savings 2,279 90 At the Annual Town Meeting in 1949, the School Department Marlboro Savings Bank 3,500 00 submitted to the Town Meeting Members a vote calling for the Melrose Savings Bank 2,403 99 Middlesex lnsr far Savings 3,559 93 appropriation of funds for the construction of a new Senior High Natick Federal Savings & Loan 2,025 00 School in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Natick Five Cents Savings 1,232 05 Perry, Shaw and Hepburn, architects. This vote was defeated by Newton Centre Savings 2,969 69 a narrow margin by the Town Meeting Members and on a referen- Newton Savings Bank 3,549 21 Providence Inst. for Savings 2,293 63 dum held a few weeks later, m which this matter was submitted Quincy Savings Bank 1,206 87 to the voters at large, the proposal was overwhelmingly defeated Rockland Savings Bank . . .. . . 2,273.28 To the School Committee, this signified that the Townspeople are Somerville Savings Bank . ... . 2,364 46 not interested in a new High School at this time, despite the fact Wakefield Savings Bank .... 1,160.91 that the building is overcrowded far beyond its intended pupil Waltham Savings Bank . . 1,368.23 Weymouth Savings Bank .. . . 2,27608 capacity and despite the fact that the Junior High School, who are Winchester Savings Bank 1,277.51 already feeling the effects of the heavier enrollment in the lower Woburn Five Cents Savings Bonk . 2,429.11 grades are pushing over into the Senior High part of the building United States Savings Bonds .. 71,000 00 to occupyrooms in thatpart of the buildingwhich are American Telephone and Telegraph Company sorely {Shares) 5,133.82 needed by the pupils in the Senior High School and adding to the New York Telephone Company (Shares) . 5,070.32 already serious administrative problem, resulting from two schools Cooperative Bank Shares .. 6,000.00 with different curricula in the same building The only immediate Cash relief that could be provided was to terminate our arrangement In office oru transit 469.54 with the Town of Bedford, wherein we have provided for the Town Interest accrued 487.50 of Bedford, on a tuition basis, the High School education for their Total $165,946.05 children The School Committee has felt and still feels that it JAMES J CARROLL, Treasurer does not seem like good judgment to cut off permanently an income source of approximately $20,000.00 per year from the Town of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 110 ANNUAL REPORTS Bedford merely for the purpose of postponing construction of a mentary School enrollment of approximately 125 pupils per year new High School, but in view of the action of the Town in refusing for the next five years and this figure does not take into considera- to build a new High School at this time, the School Committee tion future growth of the Town. It is therefore evident that during felt that no alternative was available. After various conferences the next five years, provision must be made for a minimum of with the Bedford School Committee, it was voted by the Lexington 17 additional Elementary School classrooms, in addition to the School Committee to stop the admission of new Bedford students rooms now available. The School Committee has given this matter in September 1949 but to permit Bedford students already enrolled very serious consideration and in order to obtain a brooder view- in the Senior High School to continue their High School education point of the situation, asked for the appointment of an Elementary without interruption and graduate with the class with which they School Building Program Committee at the Special Town Meeting entered Under this arrangement, during the school year 1949- held in October This Committee was appointed and is studying 1950, we will have Bedford students in only the 1 1 th and 12th the Elementary School Building needs and will make recommenda- grades; in the school year 1950-1951, we will have Bedford stu- lions to the Annual Town Meeting in 1950 as to how the Elemen- dents in only the 12th grade and in September 1951, we will have tory School Building Program, to provide the needed space for no Bedford students. This arrangement will result in an only future enrollment, can be most efficiently and economically se- very temporary decrease in High School enrollment, and only post- cured. pones the necessity for a new High School for a short time FISKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT The new Fiske School, designed by Adden, Parker, Clinch & One of the most important problems which has occupied a Crimp, Architects and built by Vara Construction, Inc was opened September 7, 1949 and despite the fact that it is a functional major portion of the attention of the School Committee during 1949 hos been the problem of keeping ahead of the rapidly in- building, non-momumentol in appearance met with the almost complete approval of the citizens of the Town. Due to an unusually creasing School enrollment. In the spring of 1949, accurate physicalheavy enrollment in all grades, it was necessary to utilize all census was token of children of pre-schoot age in Lex- nine rooms of this new school, whereas it had been hoped that ington. These figures revealed that we could expect a first grade we would have at least one room available at this school for future enrollment of at least 325 per year for the next five years and growth As an educational unit, the new Fiske School has been this figure did not take into consideration the growth of the Town. widely praised by educational authorities from all over the United Actually, the first grade which enrolled in September 1949 was approximately 10% higher than the enrollment as estimated from States who have visited the School and in the press has been our census and there is little doubt but that this increase was due praised as being the most modern and up to dote Elementary to new families moving into Lexington between the spring of 1949, School building in New England, The School Committee and the when the census was taken and September 1949, when the school citizens of Lexington are greatly indebted to Messrs George year began. As a result of this increase, the Elementary School Wadsworth, Russell Kett-ell, Gaynor K Rutherford, Ralph Tucker enrollment for the school year 1949-1950 totals 1561, with 365 and Mrs. Ruth Morey, who served the Town on the Fiske School enrolled in Grade I in comparison with 217 in Grade VI. This is Building Committee the highest enrollment which has ever been recorded in the Ele- mentary Schools. Despite the opening of the new Fiske School, the SCHOOL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS 1949-1950 Elementary School situation finds only one standard For the past several years, it has been the policy of the School classroom and two sub-standard small classrooms empty in the six Committee to provide in its annual budget sufficient funds for the Elementary Schools. Based on a projection of the census of pre- proper and adequate maintenance of the school buildings and school children taken in April, 1949, the School Committee esti- school properties This has included, not only the repainting of mates that it will be necessary to provide for an additional Ele- the schools, both inside and outside on a regular schedule, but TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1 11 112 ANNUAL REPORTS also the replacement of outmoded equipment and furnishings. REPORT OF THE This policy was maintained through 1949 with the major items SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS consisting of the grading of the Parker School play area so that it is usable for the School and Town recreation programs and the Mrs Morey and Gentlemen surfacing of a portion of the Franklin School ploy area with This report serves as a brief summary of the work in the public schools far 1949 In areport of this nature it is passibte to mention only the highlights bituminous concrete so that this portion of the ploy area can be used when the balance of the play area is too wet for the use of of school activities for the year Since, as someone hos aptly said. -One picture is worth a thousand words,'' The children. In addition, the exterior of the Senior High School a new feautre of the report is the use of photographs showing actual phases and portions of the interiors of various elementary schools were of the work carried on in the schools painted in accordance with our scheduled painting program It TEACHER CHANGES will be the policy of the Committee to include In its budget each There were twenty new year on amount of money sufficient for the proper maintenance teachers engaged at the begin- and repair of all the school buildings. Hing of the present school year• Of this number eleven were re placements and the remaining The School Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the nine were additional teachers. Principals, teachers, secretarial staff and custodians of the Lex- The total number of teachers c lib ington School Department for their loyalty and cooperation during and principals is now 119. theyear. it desires topaySuperintendent, • - y` special tribute to our Mr Merrill F Norlin, Princi• •�1 Mr Thomas S. Grindle, who in 1949 completed 25 years of service pal of the Lexington Jr. High uR! School, has been granted ❑ with the Lexington School Department The School Committee is leave of absence until Septem- greatly indebted to Superintendent Grindle, whose unselfish ser- ber 1, 1950, to assume the vice and friendly cooperation have been of unestimable value to position of Executive Secretory the School Committee in properly conducting the affairs of the for the Massachusetts Council for Public Schools. Mr Earle B School Department. 5ukefarrh is Acting Principal 4 71.116111111141117 y during this period. _ Respectfully submitted TEACHER SITUATION " The critical shortage of quaff- . H WEBSTER THOMAS, Chairmanifted elementary teachers, as mi... RUTH MOREY 'discussed in lost year's report, - . .-, CHARLES G DAVIS . still continues Statistics show . • - GEORGE P WADSWORTH that there are approximately MYRON C. FISHER, JR one-half as many trained teach- - School Committee ers graduating from our State • Teachers' Colleges as there were ten years ago This sit- uation, serious in itself, is fur- ther complicated by the fact i that over this same period throughout the country there hos been an increase of seventy er cent in the birth rate. GUIDANCE -- in our increasingly effective guidance- per uidance Pprogram every pupil in the luniar and the senior No These facts show rather conclu- school has an opportunity to discuss his school and nivel that there will be an personal problems to obtain information about school y studies, vocations, and possibilities for further educa- acute shortage of teachers in tion. Special attention is given students whose the elementary field for same achievement has failre below what they ore capable of rising in their studies. TOWN Of LEXINGTON I13 114 ANNUAL REPORTS I. i 1 w ',1• `ice • .i. l't , �. .` yip. r 4 .' f i 4."-„a4.0 -r - # t- ' HOUSEHOLD ARTS—Cooking,nutrition,sewing,good grooming,home plonning,core of the home, home nursing, child care — such make up the studies of the household arts INDUSTRIAL ARTS—Woodworking,metal working,and mechanical drawing give vocational classes These courses start girls In the study of those problems which take up much training to a few boys, to most these classes give the opportunity to develop knowl- ot the time and thought of most women throughout their lives edge and skill In the use of tools that are useful throughout life. Our offerings in this field ore very much limited by lock of space In the shops. ; 1 11 Rig. PP *, -64N . , , 40 • ; J ,ws : { • tit o- ,.� BUSINESS COURSE—The business studies—typing, shorthand,bookkeeping, filing,office FINGERPAINTING—This activity can be used for training in the understanding and op- practice—develop useful vocational skills. Junior business training, consumer educe- predation of art and in exercises in design Children con decorate lampshades,waste- tion, and business low give information needed as a background for understanding the baskets, book covers, cords, wrapping paper, and decorative screens. Once the child business world. has became familiar with the technique, fingerpointing moy be done directly on pot- tery, gloss, glazed chintz,tiles,and mirrors. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 116 ANNUAL REPORTS years This dwindling supply of qualified teachers has intensified the competition among school systems for the available supply. SCHOOL CURRICULUM . i.,0 i The school curriculum is constantly being revised and improved to better s,y meet present-day needs. Our work in curriculum improvement in the elementary grades is being centered upon Arithmetic and Social Studies. New textbooks 5tio t:,k ; have been purchased in Arithmetic for grades II! through VI, inclusive The present textbooks used in certain grades in Social Studies will be replaced during w ', 41 ". "..':' ' Ejl ,.. the coming year � '�m Every effort is made to arrange study materials so that they will be best !Of ;• �, adjusted to the child's maturity to grasp them. �f 1 ors In December an Arithmetic Institute conducted by the Massachusetts Depart- di1111 , A t*{}till ment of Education and the Lexington School Department was held at the Fiske �, �� School for elementary teachers in Lexington and surrounding towns. It was -___ t.w �s. designed to improve the quality of their teaching and proved both helpful and r i:R stimulating , ... ' #•.3 ik LEARNING TO READ IS A COMPLICATED PROCESS r; - Like other educational techniques, the teaching of reading has progressed 'E since Mother and Dad were in school; and despite what some may think or say, better results are beingachieved. The teachingof reading—one of the PRIMARY READING— Let's see whether we know our new words. Learning to read is our g- principal objective in grade one. original 3 R's—is still of prime importance and more time is devoted to it in the elementary grades than any other subject. This does not mean that there aren't some "problem" readers. There always will be Children differ widely in capacities, maturity, and aptitudes; and some have physical or . emotional difficulties which interfere with their ability or desire to read - Learning to read today is planned as an interesting, stimulating, and �+im' • * 111 „,satisfying experience Because of its vital importance in the learning process, ,.r the gaol from the very beginning is to make reading full of meaning, a source , I if 4gatt of increasing enjoyment as well as a tool to achieve ends. By a carefully or- - A �.r oi- ganized program of easy, well-graded steps, most children acquire a rest for �:• i" reading and are able to learn with ease and success , Ni i viltrftt,, Sometimes we adults fail to realize that learning to read is really a corn- r11.P t . plicated process It involves vision, eye movements, memory, listening, followingti r directions, speech, word-knowledge and identification, the use of a child's past ~4 • j �� experience, and general intelligence A child doesn't suddenly learn to read -• w ' ' from a book. Fie must be prepared by a series of steps which is called the r 'r + reading readiness program • Preparation for reading begins in the first grade, where children are helped to develop and practice many of the skills necessary in reading. For example, • • • children learn how to handle a book, to open it and turn pages, find and keep the place, look from left to right across the page They learn how to study ) the details of pictures, both as to form and name, and how to think about `¢k,-4,1 and express in words the ideas suggested by the pictures. Their attention is directed to things that are alike and things that are different in pictured Reading objects, as well as to the sounds that words make Gradually they are taught GROUP acts ed in in the group for the purpose of helping children developskills is practiced the intermediate grades. to notice very small differences in detail which are important in the recognition of words. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 1 1 g ANNUAL REPORTS �' 'AB ICI:1 it.AJIIIIMO 10• . • ' li. w11,- 11111\..- 4.1 li CE p. *iter '. . _ _1 111 I. i.r rst r�7L '-- % rs '� ��.� . .. sem~- , l �1 •• '� �+ 4 iie i, ilt - isteal , a' • .. , . T...-. 4 iNii.,_-_, 11111• s V- ( 1 .--.- : -1:. REMEDIAL READING— Efficient reading skill is necessary if the student is to profit from - the cultural heritage stored up in books Students who need help in learning to read faster and with bettor understanding receive aid from a teacher trained to discover the causes of reading difficulties and to give remedial instruction LIBRARY — Abundant opportunities are afforded children to select good books in the library and to read without Interference for the sheer lay of reading- r a. i A• 1.4 IIIIIV •......,. , I 11414ffi *41 :1 II .., ./A,g.' • I II Z. 1 .aiiii, Ail i .• ,. I • m-qr, 1 .L I 4dr ,A,..- rj 114 "1 lig ,.. -1 ....1.1111145 IPIP • ‘"111..., -.' 'i ,:. I . r 1:1--L- Aii, .1•1111:r ,„ . . . , aim -..A . _ _• • 71777 i IIP- 44 i',: �. .& li ;4' . L __ ..__. . . i f -.. . - 4X"..., "--h,...... C�ay SOCIAL STUDIES — Just a touch of costume takes us to Chino! Pupils !Corn from more LIBRARY — Leisure reading starts early In pr¢de one All enjoy the use of the library than books. They study globes, maps, and pictures; they inspect and even wear cloth- ing from the lands they are studying, they visualize countries far away by making tables Here two pupils look over the doll house furnished by the first grade group panoramic friezes and models of towns. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 119 20 ANNUAL REPORTS .. lir sv. , , ri • __ ,,, 0 ---___. ..14i _. . --. LA, . ! s •. . ir ..` tf • , . - I 1 .' . .tr'IliOalii • •=2* pz�.�, ` , s. 406•JV . -4/1 . 411' • • vi44.4 ii&A . . ., . . 11/4. . . ft..-77 ,,".' 1415. 4 PENMANSHIP — Legible writing and lettering is a fundamental in every class. Through JUNIOR HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES — The study of history, civics, and geography entails o careful attention to individuol difficulties in letter formation, fluency, legibility, and broad ocrivityi program. Not confining }heir learning to backs, t Pe nuhniIs conde th kr even slant each teacher strives to develop neat and attractive penmanship. own visual aids m maps, reproductions of historico documents, ing models. 7rill • de % It . : f,••i • • F •',. �' ! • . it ,1 �{ e. A.. . - . -4 •Cr-." .. • ARITHMETIC— Under teacher guidon ce our pupils are grouped in arithmetic according to STUDENT GOVERNMENT — Pupils particpote at all levels in the management of school lheir various needs. Thus they work at their own level of comprehension and rote of affairs_ Here the officers of the Senior Nigh Student Council are mapping out plans learning, Through discussions, oral and written practice involving the necessity for for Carrying an school elections. arithmetic in daily life and handling materials they secure a better understanding of numbers and their value to them now as well as later' TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 122 ANNUAL REPORTS Despite all the time and thought given to teaching reading, there are children who for many reasons do not read easily and well. Specialized remedial services hove been provided in our elementary grades for a considerable period. This year specialized training in this work has been introduced into the Junior 1 4 t and Senior High Schols • dp, big4 _i y . ' A ip SOCIAL STUDIES . r , '*'* �,,,` r* a • r•' � • y ! ANC ski • r The teaching of social studies in our schools is a practice of long standing. , .� s ,. fps The term is applied to a group of studies from which the child acquires an r ��� : understanding of how people live History and geography as taught in our ` e!l __ • schools far decades ore now merged into o broader course including civics, �.e government, sociology, economics, and combinations of these subjects. This Q� kind of social studies starts in the first grade and carries through the pupil's stay s F in school, and is taught on the playground and in the corridors as well as in the c ,, classrooms. f IR The subject matter covered in the public schools follows in general the N recommendation of the Massachusetts Department of Education The pattern ' of organization is similar to that accepted by most school systems and is consistent with the interests and maturity of the children themselves - 411114/ ELEMENTARY SCIENCE THE RHYTHM BAND — Free response to music is being encouraged In our schools. The Children are naturally conscious about the world around them What causes primary oracles ore the level for developing a love of music The rhythm band has. day and night? How can o worm change into a butterfly? Such questions as contributed a Brat deal to stimulating a conscious interest In good music. The chief these are continually being asked. Most parents are familiar with the natural value of this bond is the attractive creative activity it offers children,together with on opportunity for ear-training and the development of feeling for music. explanations for them, but few con or do answer them for their children We ore living in o scientific age, yet few adults are prepared to cope with it or explain it to others. One of the most important functions of education is to — help children to understand the world in which they live. Learning is most suc- cessful when it uses the natural interests and curiosities related to the maturity ) level of the pupil • Elementary science offers a particularly promising field in challenging the I -' interests and activities of pupils of this age. Far this reason, it has a regular time and place in our school program. MUSIC .� The main objective of the music department is to provide and carry out r e�-e.. '�r R a ":. ` 7 �' a musical curriculum which is not only attractive to the students, but which ■ wi •.asci contributes to their cultural, aesthetic, and emotional development p "14; j� 41 { ' As a means toward attaining this objective, in addition to the required i 4tP• ' general music classes for grades one through eight, each elementary school has ` IJP a glee club consisting of 30-35 pupils from grades five and six who meet for r • • one-half hour each week. As an outgrowth of this regular work, they furnish the music and represent the choir for Christmas assemblies, Spring Festivals, and other such activities pertaining to the curriculum Music Appreciation and a study of prominent radio artists is also offered to further acquaint pupils with good music. ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA— Instrumental music begins early in the grade schools. Mem- bers of groups such as this will hove severe! years of valuable experience before they enter the Senior High Orchestra. Each elementary school has classes in instrumental music including string TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 i 24 ANNUAL REPORTS instruments, wood winds, brass, and percussion, from which develops the school orchestra. In early spring the most promising young instrumentalists from all of the elementary schools are chosen to form the Elementary Orchestra. Begin- .--_ _ __ -- ning this year there will also be a Beginners Bond comprising all of the wind and percussion instrument players capable of performing in such a group. The purpose of this group is to provide a grecter opportunity for wind instrument - players to express their talent, as their number must be restricted to keep _ balance in the Elementary Orchestra. On the Junior and Senior High School level the same groups continue on a 4i _ IP a more advanced basis. Glee Clubs are div ded into boys' and girls' glee clubs, C' • E • f �. �e _ ` the groups combining when the occasion warrants A Christmas concert by l ;•. e;-'�-, -nn �"• Vis+ - '''` the Junior High School vocal organizations, and an operetta by the Senior High r!? < I r , r • • ,9 a School, supplemented by a concert of vocal music by the Senior High School R , • - Glee Clubs in the spring, are among the activities. - l i +I t� r t .r + II In adult life —� r ' participation in music is largely restricted to appreciative j I 11" I . , listening To further create and develop the ability to listen to and derive pleasure L I from good music, a course in Music Appreciation is offered in the Senior High h School. - - Instrumentally, the work in Junior and Senior High School is continued on JUNIOR HIGH CONCERT --- By participating in the glee clubs pupils learn to sing and to much the same pattern Both orchestra and band groups in both Junior appreciate the best in classical and modern music. These students song in the De- cember 1949 concert. and Senior High Schools hove shown consicerable growth both in numbers and in the quality of performance There ore more string players coming from the elementary schools, thus resulting in more properly balanced orchestras. A drive hos been started to encourage more players on the lower stringed instru- ments; i. e, cello and bass viol The two orchestras are planning a recta program in addition to the spring �� �� aJ 1011 concert and State Music Festival. The band is supplementing its usual activities j' i with a combined concert with the Concord High School Band in Januar14 y 1E1 ii R ;� r Ill 1 WI,- 'AOC 13 I ;_#_i.-1-A. 1111. There are thirty-five school-owned instruments available for use of students. ■a• . • 149r" tit% r�' i - The typo of instruments purchased have been selected for the most part to ;# Y • I insure well-balanced groups. Enrollment in the instrumental music program has _ fii� grown from less than 150 ,n 1946 47, to I B7 in 19.48-49, and 287 in 1949-50 �� • 711.11 _ The present figure closely approaches the national average which indicates that + ; ........`, one child in every eight plays a music instrument. VISUAL AIDS - ->;�ifT• - I • There are many forms of visual aids in addition to the motion picture :» - ti `�•tr / . machine. For many years maps, globes, and similar materials have been used in classroom instruction During the past two years there have been numerous •� additions to our visual education equipment. Sound motion picture machines, ': .r P. 1 film strip machines, and projectors are available for all our schools. The use - ... . of the film strip projector and film slides is receiving increased attention in our schools as valuable supplements for teaching many school subjects. The moving VISUAL AIDS— Use of visual aids inclsd,na the study of maps and the glabe help furnish picture film has come to be used less in the classroom but has a definite place the knowledges needed to study other peoples of our world. in the larger groups. To secure the greatest benefit from all these materials, annual expenditures for materials are necessary. TOWN OF LEXINGTON F 25 126 ANNUAL REPORTS w Iii I I $:1 r ` �` 1 ® ®®�—1! sztlirovis ,:.a . �;,,, �■lir■ )i. �� rt fi a:�� gir o r vaF,� r ti • i • � a a': t r./Ulla.'" YEE • f �w , SECRCrARr r sIUEHT• TRE*Suker: - diti • ' .:. "74,1, , ., - f � 444 P f LEARNING THE WAYS OF DEMOCRACY— This fifth grade Young Americans activity does SCIENCE — Students of biology, chemistry, and physics supplement printed materials with much toward developing right attitudes and desirable ways of living in our democracy. visual aids in many forms, pictures, diagrams, charts, models, specimens, microscopes, projectors, demonstrations, and laboratory experiments. 1 r ( , . i< . 3 .4. 9A . Al r" j - 'j 1014.f.i ,i 4, . I _ �• . . ''\ • • e J S 3 1, • I 5 ;A C;' ... f _it. , I . ,ii(.. .,- -",.1" ..1.,._'..• •j . `-j . , ',"- -t ASSEMBLY PROGRAM----School experiences ore not merely a preparation for life, but are life itself. The school assembly helps to prepare pupils far on important adult octiv- MATHEMA7ICS Active participation In learning by doing and in the use of such visual ity, it also offers opportunities for personal achievement, for enjoyment, and for the aids as blackboard diagrams, quadrants, slide rules, and compasses help the students consideration of problems which affect the success and happiness of the student body. to"see" what they learn In mathematics. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 128 ANNUAL REPORTS HEALTH The following improvements in our health program have been made during the past year. -' 1 New Massachusetts Vision Test Kit—As a result of experiments begun . ' gir •r... just prior to World War II and brought to completion in 1946, the Mass- >.:. "■ :_"# achusetts Vision Test Kit has been developed and has enabled school health '"� •---Y officials to discover much more about your children's eyes than could be done ill several years ago. By using it during the routine eye tests at each school, it j • — - _ -- is possible to tell immediately whether those who fail the first simple test merely i . I 1 lock keen visions or hove some more complex difficulty. Through another test L -- .-- - — - ' •. L we can detect those who, though they pass the acuity test, have eye strains - . _ caused by such conditions as tensions, fatigue, nervousness, or poor concentration, r The use of still another test in the kit indicates cases in which there may be i- :I it. _ ,i ~ ce l'ili 1 . it . difficulty in using both eyes together; that is, instances of astigmatism, or lack I - of binocular coordination. Through these new testing devices the need far visual • • 1 correction is easily determined before a child's eyes are damaged through farms • of faulty vision that could not be detected formerly in routine eye tests. ` t- - F 2. New Audiometer—For many years we have been using a phonographic type of audiometer for testing children's hearing This was the best for group testing at the time it was purchased However, we felt that in giving this VISION TEST — The eyesight of all children in the elementary schools is tested regularly with the aid of the new Massachusetts Vision Test Kit This makes possible a de- screening test, too often children took home a report of poor hearing, only to tailed analysis of any defects in vision that ore discovered. find, after consulting an ear doctor, that their hearing acuity was normal The real causes of poor school progress hod been faulty cooperation or writing ability. The School Department hos now purchased a new audiometer which will detect many cases of deafness passed over by the old type. It gives tone signals at different ranges of pitch or frequencies. The child simply follows i along a simple test sheet and underline "yes" when the tone is heard or "no" t A ' , when it is not heard. individual tests can be given to those failing the group v �` c p81 - test. This test can be used with children six years of age. With the older V [1 p p p iI K 1f;1 phonographic type audiometer, children below the third grade were unable to r Cy r' take the test. .t II _Vir PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT r,`' f_ w '" 414411111 Many avenues are open for teachers to implement and improve their pro- a ,' J +rs , 111.-N fessional status. Among the principal uses being made by our staff are. �, •rte! • 1, Study during the school year or the summer vacation During the year 4 4 , I t- mare than seventy-five per cent of the staff pursued professional improvement ■ l programs of this sort. :.----5.. } • . 2 Travel in other regions of the United States or abroad. r • 3 Visiting other school systems and attending professional meetings and i ----1- . lectures. 4 Reading professional literature. MILK PROGRAM— Most children in the elementary school avail themselves of the oppor- Through our membership in the New England School Development Council sunity to build strong bodies through that extra milk at recess time. This class has members of our staff have attended meetings of unusual value in science, a record of one hundred per cent participation. language arts, penmanship, public relations, and guidance TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129? 130 ANNUAL REPORTS ";� " * MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL PROPERTY F t A +.•s Much attention is given to '�5 �" '�' °�' the proper upkeep of our pres- 1 j+.,�iC " 4 int plant, and considerable 1 ,i q progress has been mode in im- `� a Ix proving some of the unsatisfac- tory �i� Vii''` ^;,.. -111.41111 11 11160� ti' - tory conditions A systematic • �1 , _5 ` r� -.....;1.- : 'y schedule is carried out for `- 1�a I r 1 }l pointing the exterior of she djf • - 4 •• mpor I ferent buildings A major part Ili , e . �EI of the painting and a consider- �t �� "� -able amount of repair work of ' - ,t I . the schools is done by mainten- - Y� 1 } - -1.--- . . once men employed by the • 't a. , i. school department. I . p.. '�,4 ii - • `�;- Improved lighting conditions i �, � E for classrooms has received much • r • j study and discussion in recent I + years. Among the most impar- •- LUNCH PERIOD— Noon time finds our pupils enjoying well-balanced lunches under normal' tont problems studied are the social conditions. Good habits of eating as well as courtesy to and respect for others ht- improvement of electric !i are learned here. p g ing, redecoration of walls, and - -11 •refinishing or replacement of furniture and floors Generally - - speaking, with the exception of . I. .� I it - the Fiske School, few of our �' . classrooms have lighting inten • - • '• • - f city sufficient to meet notionally q� r accepted standards for schools. _ . } lot ..., .,�. Lighting fixtures are principally : -•rte j s .4.6l of the direct incandescent type -. i 1 I a "� •' L with globes covering the lamps _ '� and suspended by fixtures from l •1r • r ' the ceiling. Most classrooms All, ...digillik . ' f f,i{r4 rti-ti are equipped with four fixtures. Many ofo our classrooms seeiare being refinished in softhigh-reflectingecoatingcolors.iliAott„ •-i.,.,..., walls,Often conditions for seeing can be improved as much by redecorating the walls end recovering the floors as by increasing wattage of lamps. Considerable attention has been given to the improvement of accoustics also. Wherever it is necessary to refinish ceilings, perforated accoustical tile is '"' ------- used; when floors need resurfacing, same of the newer materials such as 4 - 'linoleum or asphalt tile is used. These steps not only make for more quiet rooms; they also result in more economical upkeep. HEARING TEST —The new audiometer practically eliminates personal judgment in henrino Recent educational studies throughout the country convince us that pupils tests. As the volume is reduced, each child indicates the point at which he con not ore better behoved and learn mare effectively in the kind of attractive surround- hear the signals. Decision as to sharpness of hearing is no longer made by a teaches who whispers at o child from a distance. Ings we are trying to provide TOWN OF LEXINGTON 131 132 ANNUAL REPORTS CONCLUSION With the completion of another year's work I wish to express my appreciation to all who hove contributed to the successful conduct of our schools. Teachers, principals, and the other school employees deserve the appreciation of all citizens for the faithful and skillful performance of their duties. The support of the School Committee has been invaluable in the solution of the many problems BIRTHS by YEARS to PARENTS RESIDING IN LEXINGTON which face such a group. — and — Respectfully submitted, SUBSEQUENT FIRST GRADE ENROLLMENTS THOMAS S. GRINDLE, Superintendent of Schools December 31, 1949 0 50 leo 150 2:0 250 3:.0 ..?5.0 LX.' 1936-Birthsfiggileal - 105 1940-tarot. e1. -192 1935-Dirths %//f///f//////ii - 105 1961-Eerollment -206 1936-Births 19+.2-Enrellernt - 1 -201 Al5"61111.11111i1437-Births iiiiirlial - MP 1943-Enrollment - 205 I 1938-Births liglitirligala - 1]A 1946-c++ra11ment -230 tik7�_Ts 1.12=1,..... 41 -226 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 5940.Births ' 194f-inrsllmeot -24a Relays and rhythm donc- inq, basketball and 1941-Birth. /l/////ff/////J///////////!////� -161 _ square - 1947-enrellaent -21.9 dancing—all forms of phy- _• 5942-Births sial activity under our pro- 1968-!'nrcllaaatiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid -296 gram teach boys and girls to 1 191 949-�rall3-Births aent fillaggidaiiiiii 385 play harmoniously with 1944-Births Y////!///////////////////I/////!I/////r1 -202 others; to develop good bad- - a r 1% r - i- 190-Births Y/////////////////////////'/////////////4 -207 iiy coordination and posture, to become enthusiastic, 4.941.-Births .V.,./.4,././///j.,.///////1/4,.//////.07/7//./..1/2"///74/4..240 thinking followers when they r F l 1947-Births }s'//////////J//////f///////////////////////////////�1-279 are not Leaders. Ir 1948-Birth. r//////////////1//////////////////////////////1 -256 Y/////////////////////////////////////////f////////// - � 1949-Births % �' .327 1,j,'' 0 50 lm 150 200 250 300 350 400 rr w TOWN OF LEXINGTON I33 134 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Receipts School Maintenance Tuition: General Control: Town of Bedford $13,868.71 Other Tuition and Transportation 671.55 Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office City of Boston 815.47 Assistance and Expenses $11,632.84 Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Expenses of Instruction: General School Fund Port 1 43,138.00 Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, State Words 6,142.58 Substitutes, Junior and Senior High Clerks . 369,382.04 Rentals 308.05 Textbooks 7,702.47 Miscellaneous ... 993 68 Supplies .. .. 17,266.64 Total Receipts .... 65.938 04 Expenses of Operating School Plants: Net Expenditures for 1444 . $454,474.37 Wages of Janitors, Fuel and Miscellaneousp Operation .. ... . 55,169.61 Receipts Maintenance School Plants: Vocational Education Repairs 26,544 86 Libraries 1,37 1.74 Expended. Health 4,418.41 Tuition $3,399.03 Transportation 12,704.50 Unexpended Balance 600.97 Miscellaneous' Graduation, Athletics, Express, etc. 6,877.77 Appropriation . 4,000.00 Tuition—Atypical Education 512.50 Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts .. .... ... ... 1,620 92 Outlay—New Equipment 7,329.03 Net Expenditures for 1949 .. $1,778 11 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Total Expenditures $520,912 14 Appropriation $531,737.00 H. WEBSTER THOMAS, 83 Merriam Street (Chairman) Tel. LE 9-0653 Unexpended Balance . .. 10,824.59 (Term Expires March 1950) RUTH MOREY, 90 North Hancock Street (Secretary) Tel. LE 9.113] $531,737.00 $531,737.00 (Term Expires March 19511 CHARLES G DAVIS, 9 Washington Street Tel. LE 9-2233 (Term Expires March 1952) Vocational Education — Handicraft Classes MYRON C. FISHER, 3 Plainfield Street Tel. LE 9-2137-M Expended: (Term Expires March 1952) Salaries of Director, Instructors and Janitors. GEORGE WADSWORTH, 26 Hayes Avenue Tel. LE 9-1 194 $3,368.00 (Term Expires March 1950) Appropriated—Town of Lexington 3,760.00 Appropriated—George-Borden Fund 200 00 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Unexpended BalanceC392 00 --C Reimbursement ommonwealth of N4pssachusetts 574.12 THOMAS 5.GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Tel. LE 9-0165-W Receipts—Tuition 85,50 Office--High School Building Tel. LE 9-0277 Net Expenditures for 1949 ... . . . $2,908.38 Regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first and third Mondays of each month except during July and August. Americanization ANNOUNCEMENTS Expended: School Entrance Instruction • $200.00 Any child who is 5 years 8 months of age on or before the opening dote of Supplies 3.00 school may be admitted to the first grade. Children of school age should not be Unexpended Balance ..., „.., presented for admission to the first grade after October 1, unless they hove had Appropriated 203.00 previous training Reirnbursernent—Commonwealth of Massachusetts 106.00 Birth and vaccination certificates must be presented before a child is entered Net Expenditures for 1949 $97.00 as a regular pupil. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 136 ANNUAL REPORTS Employment Certificates Franklin School 108 94 202 Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys and girls Hancock School 124 116 240 between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one are issued at the Office of the 5u- Munroe School 121 102 223 perintendent of Schools in the High School Building All persons must make per- Porker School 135 107 242 sonal application and present a birth certificate. 1,358 1,300 2,658 Vocational Education ' THRIFT STAMP SALE Lexington boys and girls may attend state-aided vocational schools in other communities since Lexington hos no school of this type. The stote law permits January 1, ]944 to December 31, 1949 any person to obtain o vocational education provided he meets required age arid Adams School .. . ... . $2,602.70 educational requirements. The town is required to pay the tuition of these pu- Fiske School (Sept 1949-Dec. •949) .. . . . 693.30 pits although the State reimburses the town for one-half of the tuition. Franklin School 1,472 00 Hancock School 1,644 50 SCHOOL TELEPHONES Munroe School 1,312 15 Adams LE 9-0673 Parker School 1,61780 "' Junior High School Fiske . .. LE 9-2834 1,002.40 Franklin LE 9-0128 Hancock .. . .. LE 9-046T $10,344 85 ... Munroe LE 9-0547 i Parker LE 9.0662 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS Junior High LE 9-0288 The No School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm whistle Senior High . LE 9-0342 At 7:15 a. m. indicates No School —All Schools---All Day. SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1950 At 7 45 a. m. indicates Na Schaal— Elementary Schools— All Day School opens, Tuesday, January 3, 1950 At 12.30 p. in, indicates No School for afternoon session of Elementary School closes, Friday,February 17 Schools when there hos been a morning session. School opens, Monday, February 27 School closes, Friday,April 14 The No School Announcement will be broadcast aver different radio stations School opens, Monday,April 24 When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure information from "School closes, Wednesday, June 21 listening to the rodio stations, from the local "No School Signal" or telephone the 'School opens, Wednt dny, Srptemher tS *School closes, Friday, December 22 school their child attends. Children who are absent at the opening of the schools should come later dur- Holidays ing the school session if weather conditions warrant it. Good Friday Friday, April 7 Memorial Day Tuesday, May 30 GENERAL POLICY Columbus Day Thursday, October 12 The 7:15 a. m. signal will rarely be sounded. The widely varying conditions Thanksgiving November 23, 24 in the several parts of the town make it difficult to reach decisions equally fair — • These dates are tentative and subiecT to change. to all. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WIS- DOMENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. October, 1949 Bays Girls Totat Senior High School .... 240 290 530 Junior High School . 302 274 576 Adams School 201 185 386 Fiske School . 127 132 259 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 138 ANNUAL REPORTS ROSTER OF TEACHERS Yrs.In Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Senior High School Anne Smarsh Science, Social Studies Bridgewater T C., B.S.Ed. 7 Therese Sullivan Substitute—English Lowell Teachers' College 1 Yrs.In Blanche Wheipley Math., Bus. Training Salem Teachers' College 34 Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Manfred L.Warren Principal Bowdoin College, B.A., Columbia Univ., M.A. 22 Junior-Senior High School H.John Adsigian Geometry, History Harvard Univ., B.5.Ed. *8 Edward E.Abell Physical Education Springfield, Cal, B P.E., Amy Campbell Business Training Burden College 21 Boston Univ„ MEd. 20 Wilbur E. Cheever English Harvard Univ., B.A.&M.A. 2 Sheila M Creamer Librarian St Lawrence Univ., B S Ed. 2 Lancelot B. Cooper Biol.,Gen Education Springfield Col., B.S.Ed. 7 A. Irving Dodge Manual Arts Boston Trade School Herbert M. Goddard Physics Middlebury Cal., B.A. 7 (Mass. State Courses) 24 Helen L. Harriman History Col. of St. Elizabeth, B.A. 3 Doris B. Leavitt Physical Education Bouve-Boston, Rollins Chester D. Ingraham English,World Hist. Tufts College, B.A., College, B.A. 12 Columbia Univ., M.A. 3 Eleanor W. Mahoney Remedial Reading Worcester T. C. — Margaret F. Kinley English Acadia Univ., B.A.&M.A. 3 Robert A. Proctor Manual Arts Fitchburg T. C. 21 Myrtle A Marshall Hist,Cons. Education Dalhousie Univ, B.A 4 Margaret 5ondberger Music Colby College, American Helen I McIntyre Dean,Social Studies Boston Univ., B.A.&M.A, 23 Institute 13 Kenneth E Moyle Mathematics Bucknell Univ., B A.&M A. 15 Gene C. Tingiof Household Arts Framingham T C., B S.Ed 1 Constance C Murray History Bates College, B.A., Boston Univ., M A. 3 Donald K.Tucker Guidance Director Mass StoM. Cal, B 5 Ed Boston Univ. 2 Elizabeth H. Ratte French Boston Univ., B.A.&M.A. 3 Ethel L.Wright Household Arts Keene T C, I3.5 Ed, Irving F. Sherwood Asst., Prin.,Science Univ. of N. H., B.A. 24 Syracuse Univ., M.A. 5 Lillian M. Spidle Business Training Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 19 Earl A.Turner English Amherst College, B.A. 1 Vz Special Agnes G. Wheeler Science Univ. of Vt., B.S.Ed. 5 Alice S. Whiting Latin, Social Studies Radcliffe Cal., B.A. &M.A. 6 Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Instrumental Music Boston Univ., B Mus. 3 Warren Wilder French, Spanish Boston Univ., BA,&M.A. 1 Elizabeth Howe Remedial Reading Wheelock College, Boston Junior High School University, M.A. 6 Helen F. Spooner Music Framingham T. C. 23 Earle S. Sukeforth Acting Principal Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed 12 Elinore Welch Art New England School of Lydia Abbott Latin, English Colby College, B A 3 Design 20 Gladys M. Anderson Social Studies Bridgewater T C 25 Virginia Whitcomb Physical Education Bouve-Boston, 8.5.Ed. 1 Frank A. Besse, II English Yale Univ — Alice 5 Bowes Mathematics, Alegbra Tufts College, B.A. 1 Adams School Philip M Caughey History, Geography Bowdoin College, B.S. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. Ruth E Morrison Principal Plymouth Normal School, Clarke University *20 Boston University 27 Ruth M.Conrad Mathematics Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 4 Wilma A Quinn Grade I Bridewoter T. C, B.S.Ed. 8 Alexander B Cumming Science, Health Gorham Normal School, Carmello Tringale I Lowell T C., B S.Ed. 1 8.S.Ed. Columbia Univ., Barbara Muther I Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 M.A. 1 Eileen R. Quirke I Salem T C., B.S.Ed. — William H. Cuzner Mathematics Annapolis Naval Acad., Mildred E, Bailey II Farmington Normal, B.5 Ed *15 Boston Univ., B.S.Ed. 2 Caroline T. Feindel English Bridgewater T C, B.S.Ed. 7 Agnes C Manning tl Salem T. C., B.S.Ed 2 Mary C. Houghton English, History Wellesley Co, B A. 4 Susan B.Guy Ill Salem Teachers' College 1 Betty King English Bridgewater T. C. 20 Virginia M McCauley III Framingham T C, B.S.Ed. 1 Laura L. Marshall Art Mass. School of Art, B.5.Ed. 4 Eleanor LoPresti IV Bridgewater, T C., 8.5.Ed, 1 William M Molloy English, Social Studies North Adams T. C., B.S.Ed. 5 E Belle Fitzgerald IV Keene T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Annie M. Nickerson English, Social Studies Salem Teachers' College 22 Edith Alcorn V Lowell T. C, B.5 Ed 8 Vernon W. Nickerson Science Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. — Joan L. Keech V Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed. — Dorothy E Petersen Mathematics Salem T C., 8.5.Ed. 5 Alice Edgecamb VI Gorham T. C., Univ. art TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 140 ANNUAL REPORTS Yrs.In Yrs.In Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Name Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. New Hampshire 3 Geraldine Foran 1 Lesley College, B.S.Ed, — Eleonor G. Macaulay VI Salem T C, B S Ed 2 Regina McKenna Ii Lowell T. C., B.S.Ed. 2 Elsie P. Chapman Junior High Aroostook State Normal Nancy A. FitzGerafd ill Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 Opportunity Class School 19 Miriam Wright IV Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 3 Margery McKenney V Eastern State Normal 1 Fiske School Mary M Kinneen Primary Opp Class Emmanuel College, B.A., Hilda L Maxfield Principal—Fiske and Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. 6 Boston University, M.A. 14 Parker Schools Betty Mickelini Building Assistant Boston University, B.S.Ed. — Theresa A Biandino Grade 1 Boston Univ, B S Ed 2 Dorothy J Sawyer Boston Univ, 6.5 Ed — Parker School Ruth T Laird I Worcester T C, B S Ed J. Elinor Torky 1 Lesley College, B S Ed 1 Mildred B.Gale Grade I Keene Teachers' College 3 Virginia L Sargent II Plymouth T. C, B.S.Ed 2 Alberta A. Haines I Univ of Maine, M A Ed. — Charlotte M Kraemer II and IV Fitchburg T C, B.S.Ed. --- Elizabeth C.Cluin I I Lowell T C, B S Ed 3 Doris M Nilson V Framingham T C, B S.Ed. 1 Carolyn Young II Salem T C, B S Ed 1 Eleanor DeMerritt V Mary Washington College, Marron M. Marston III Machias Normal School 19 B S Ed. 3 Marguerite Gavin III and IV Salem T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Olive L. Fisher VI Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. --- Martha Basile IV Lowell T. C., B S Ed. 3 Gloria M. Brogi Building Assistant Bridgewater T. C., B.S.Ed. — Martha L Lone V Gloucester Training School 29 Dorothy G Phillips VI Univ. of Maine, B.5 Ed. — Franklin School Margaret A Keefe Principal—Franklin and Keene Normal School, SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Hancock Schcois Boston Univ., B 5 Ed. 21 Dr Harold J Crumb, 1632 Mass Avenue, Lexington Tel. LE 9-1088 Jeanette Marsitii Grade I Salem T. C., B S Ed. 4 Dr. Howard W Newell, 12 Clarke Street, Lexington Tel LE 9-0898 Elizabeth M Holten I Univ. of Arizona, B A Ed — Dr Mary E Perry, 11 Harrington Road, Lexington .. . . Tel LE 9-2297 Mary A Remmert II Salem T. C., B S.Ed. 3 Rose Shattuck III Fitchburg T. C 1 SCHOOL NURSE Helen F Blinkhorn IV Lowell T. C, B.S Ed. 13 Claire Hoffey V Framingham,T C, B S Ed 2- Elsie G Weltch, 20 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, Mass Eleanor Blaine VI Bridgewater T C, 8.5 Ed I Florence Joseph Building Assistant Hyannis T C, Bridgewater AMERICANIZATION TEACHER T C, M A Ed — Gladys M.Anderson, 1505 Mass.Avenue, Lexington, Mass. Hancock School CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Katherine Dorgan Grade 1 Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 6• Junior and Senior High Schools Anne Finigon I Framingham T. C., B.S.Ed. 1 Violette Dubois I I Lowell T C., B S Ed 1 Roland N Hayes . ..... 823 Moss Avenue, Lexington Elizabeth A. Hall I# Framingham T C, B.S Ed 2 Thomas F Ryan, Jr. . 29 Shirley Street, Lexington Evelyn 0 Guy III Gorham Teachers' College 3 Arthur R Linfield .. 58 Oak Street, Lexington Marion E White IV Keene Normal School 19- Margaret B. Noyes V Bridgewater T C 35 Antonio Bacigalupo ....7 Dunham Street, Lexington Roberta S. Block V and VI Fitchburg T C, B.S.Ed. --- William B Mason 60 Oak Street, Lexington Ethel Bears VI Salem Teachers' College 1 Rita E.Wall Building Assistant Salem 7 C, B S.Ed. --- Adams School Munroe School Thomas Sullivan • 17 Curve Street, Lexington Althea E.Ames Principal and Grade VI Farmington Normal School 15 Fiske School Blanche H Bean Grade I Keene Normal School, Boston University 3- David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue, Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 142 ANNUAL REPORTS Franklin School ' Clarence E. MacPhee . .. 14 Baker Avenue, Lexington , .+ 1 Hancock School t 4• slf 4 1 �•" yrs William Knight . 18 Bowker Street, Lexington a• • r4.'. \ 1�:, �} 4 is • Mueroe School '.I , V-t-fi,/,;. 1.F1, chool ;, William J. Marshall 9 Independence Avenue, Lexington } .o• l +x• Parker School . i• Anthony.1 Janusas . 12 Tucker Avenue, Lexington Al.{ • ' _ !'",' _ �`+' • REPORT OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL NURSE 1949 h a. No.of physical examinations: - Dr Crumb 313 ��: Dr Newell . . 525 Dr Perry 291 DENTAL CLINIC—The teeth of elementary school children are guarded vigilantly. Periodic examination is given. In addition, the services of the dental clinic ore available. 1,129 Number with poor nutrition . . . . .. .. 118 Number with defective skin 29 LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Number with enlarged tonsils . . 98 Number with heart murmurs ... . . 29 CLASS OF 1949 Number with pronated arches . 91 Number with poor pasture 32 Number with defective vision 48 Charles T. Abbott, Jr. Guy D. Busa Number with defective hearing 52 Jayne Ann Ahearn Joseph F. Busa Number having tonsils corrected ,. 55 Charles David Aker John J. Callahan, Jr. Number having eyes corrected 44 Phyllis A. Alger Jane Esther Carey Report of immunization against diphtheria 1948-49. Joon Anderson Lena Mary Cataldo Number immunized for first time 35 Robert 5. Andrews Barbara Anne Clifford Number having boaster doses 221 Beverly Adele Bacon Marion E. Clifford Respectfully submitted, Roberta S. Bailey Robert G. Camrie ELSIE G. WELTCH Charles Albert Barrett Ann Marie Connor Charles Andrew Barrett, Jr. Charles John Copelotti Joan Barrett Robert Francis Copp REPORT OF ATTENDANCE 1949 Peter Bieren, Jr, Mary Elizabeth Corrigan Number of home visits 257 Judith G Black Patricia Marie Cotter Number of truants 68 Robert Clayton Bradshaw Marcia Marie Cowles Many times a child is found at home without a good reason. The parent Judith Ann Brask Elizabeth M. Coyne Judithat times seems indifferent as to whether the child attends school or remains at Elaine Ann Braverman Nancy Elaine Crerie home. Elaine E. Brenton Marcia Susan Cronin Correnno J. Brigham George Webster Cullington Respectfully submitted, Barbara Louise Brolin Warren Dwight Cunningham ELSIE G.WELTCH Otis Sumner Brown, Jr. Catherine Dailey Mary Ellen Bryant Ralph Francis Dalrymple, Jr. Marjorie Anne Buckley Joseph Conrad Damery Elizabeth Louise Burri Mary-Elizabeth Davenport TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 144 ANNUAL REPORTS Manuel A. DeMello Ruth Margaret Manion George William Stevens, Jr, Priscilla Ann Uhrig Marjorie Ellen DeWolfe Donald Frederick Marriott Joanne Stevens William Thomas Wambolt Robert Bruce Dilmore Muriel Louise Marshall Francis James Sullivan Florence June Wonamaker David Fronk Dodd Priscilla Kathleen Marshall Joan Elizabeth Sullivan Nancy Lee Webster Stephen J Donnellan, Jr. Norman H Martin, Jr Paul Martin Swenson Philip Wayne Wellington Margaret Ann DonneIlly Frances Theresa Martines Peter V. Terletzky Jean Ethel Westrum John Brenden Donovan Barbara Maxwell Pamela Jane Thayer Ronald E. White Jacqueline Fleur Dowling Sally Maynard Carl S. Thomas Warren Earl Wilson Jane F. Dunn Jean Gertrude McDonald Melba Ruth Tibbetts Beverly Ann Wiltshire Doris Edith Dyment Margaret Mary McDonough James Tuscher Robert Erick Yngve Thomas D. F. Eden Barbara McLalan Joan B. Tyler Eleanor Anne Zehner Owel John Engram Lee McLaughlin Marie Fardy James Joseph McMahan Class of 1943 Betty Ann Ferguson Jesse J. Meadows Lloyd T. Baylis Paul Francis Ferguson Raymond Earle Merrill Margaret May Findlay Donna Mae Miller Sally H. Fitzgerald Phillip Montague George 0 Smith ..... 1. William K. Peck Ruth Emily Gardner Nancy Elizabeth Murray 2. Dean A, Hanson Douglas L. Gleason Patricia Ann Murray Robert P Clapp Oral Essay Prize David B Hathaway Lincoln H Goad William Milne Murray, Jr. Robert P Clapp Written Essay Prize Robert B Dilmore Barbara A. Graham Virginia Myers George Ernest Briggs Essay Prize William K Peck Bernice Hallett Janet Norlin Washington Franklin Certificate William K. Peck Dean A. Hanson Charles O'Connell Hallie C Bloke Prizes Betty Ann Ferguson Raymond E. Merrill David E. Harrison Joseph F. O'Connell American Legion Athletic Medals Barbara A. Clifford David B. Hathaway Donald S. Oliver g Peter Bieren, Jr Dorothy Ann Hawkins William H. Ormard Irving F. Sherwood, Jr. Roger Henley Theodore K. Osgood Elsa W. Regestein Awards Charles D Aker Philip B. Herr Ann Elliott Packard June Bradley Hunneman MerrilLyn H. Papen Correnno J. Brigham Joseph D. Parks Nancy E. Low Irma Frances Hutchinson Ann M. Smith Betty Ann Ingersoll William K Peck Christine King Ivusic Phyllis Eleanor Peterson Paul M. Swenson Joan B. Tyler Patrick Kelly Alice M. Redmond Charles Edward French Medals Judith A. Braverman Roy Kennedy Robert C. Revou Elaine E. Brenton Warren Robert Keyes Janet Marion Roberts Muriel E Kirkland Louise H. Rosenberger Betty Ann Ferguson Leona Kraff Dominic F. Ross Betty Jane Kumer John Rudd Howard LeRoi Loyte John J. Rudd, Jr. Edward Francis Leary Kenneth Robert Rycroft Jo-Anne Lee Carol L. Rymes Daniel Joseph Lehan Coro Anne St. George Dudley W_ Letson, 3rd Richard Paul Soliga James J. Limo, Jr Ronald Alfred Schuler Betsy Ann Lindsay Carolyn Doroghy Shaw Nancy Edith Low Irving F. Sherwood, Jr. Barbara Ann Lufkin Roger J. Shields Robert Joseph Lynah Julien Shoemaker Nancy Louise Lynch Arthur A. Silva, Jr. Mary MacDonald Ann Marie Smith Joan MacMillan Robert Joseph Smith Robert T. MacPherson Salvatore Joseph Spoto George Anthony Mahoney Paul Evans Steinhauser TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 146 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1949 per statement $2,000.00 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Balance December 31, 1949 per check book $2,000,00 Lexington,Massachusetts Gentlemen THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1949: Balance December 31, 1949 per statement $1,772.81 Balance December 31, 1949 per check book $1,772.81 Cash on Hand January 1, 1949 . . $1,155,315 28 Receipts During Year 1949 .. . ... 2,364,835 05 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON $3,520,150.33 Balance December 31, 1949 per statement $102,866.16 Expenditures During Year 1949 per Warrants ........ .......... 2,550,555.53 Balance December 31, 1949 per check book $102,866.16 Balance on Hand January 1, 1950 .... $ 969,594 80 THE DAY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Balance December 31, 1949 per statement .. . . .. . . $150,975 36 Balance December 31, 1949 per check book .. . ... $150,975.36 Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1948 t00 Number of New Tax Titles Added ]949 0 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS 100 James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1949 .. . .. 58 Total in account December 31, 1949 $165,946.08 In office or transit 469.54 42 Interest accrued 487, Number of Tax Titles Released 1949 . 13 Total on Deposit 164,989,004 4 29 $165,946 08 Number of Tax Titles Sold 1949 5 Respectfully submitted, 24 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer Number of Tax Titles Disclaimed 1949 . , . 1 Number of Tax Titles on Hand December 31, 1949 23 Total Amount $2,028 13 REPORT OF THE TREASURER LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington 1949 James J. Carroll,Town Treasurer INCOME Balance December 31, 1949 .. . .. $747,306.15 Balance on hand January 1, 1949 $9,198.83 Balance December 31, 1949 per check book . $684,074.83 Receipts Outstanding Checks December 31, 1949 63,225.32 Fines , $1,230.96 in Transit . . 6 00 Gifts 66 66 Surplus Income Interest 40 00 $747,306.15 Raymond Fund Interest from Trustees Public Trusts 10 00 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Cooperative Bank Dividends .. 50.00 Balance December 31, 1949 per statement . . $46,498.28 Savings Bank Interest . . .. .. . . . . 119.91 Balance December 31, 1949 per check book $46,498.28 Income from Bonds and Securities .... . .. 350.66 Sale of Securities 1,303.91 Safe of old book cards . . 10.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 148 ANNUAL REPORTS Treasurer's Bond refund 11.70 EAST LEXINGTON FUNDS 1949 Library of Congress Deposit refund 33 91 3,227.71 INCOME Total Cash Available 1949 $12,426.54 Balance January 1, 1949 $116.99 Expenditures Receipts Books .. , . $1,107.66 Fines $198.52 Scholorships and Conventions 128.00 Investment Committee New Furnishings 3,769.96 Dividends Cooperative Bank ... 25.00 Architectural Fees 500.00 Lexington Savings Bank Interest 62.77 Equipment Rental 174.45 286 29 Earphone Record Player 51.45 Association Dues 15.00 Total Funds Available . .... . . 403 28 Safe Deposit Box Rental 5.00 Postage 8.25 Flowers 3 00 Expenditures Treasurer's Band 25 00 Books ........ . .... 286.33 Treasurer's Salary 50.00 286 33 5,837.77 Balance December 31, 1949 $1]6 95 Balance December 31, 1949 $6,588.77 . Balance Divided as follows: Free Fnvestment Total ROBERT A. SCHADE, General Fund .- $3,823.00 Treasurer General Fund (Geneva Brown) , ($835.99) 2,000.00 4,987.01 Alice Butler Cary Fund 780.95 500.00 1,280.95 All of the December 31, 1949 indicated balance is an deposit in a check- Jane Phinney Fund 10.89 10.89 ing account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines for December Goodwin Musical Fund 69.88 69.88 amounting to $19.58 which are in transit Laura M. Brigham Fund 189.00 189.00 War Parents Book 46.37 46.37 George W. Saran° 4.67 4.67 $265.77 $6,323 00 $6,588.77 An additional $2,000.00 not included in the December 31, 1949 balance and representing surplus income of prior periods is on deposit at the Lexington Savings Bank. Included in the balance of December 31, 1949 is the amount of $143.69 not deposited in Lexington Trust Co., as it represents the December fines not deposited until January 1950. There is also an amount of interest due in 1949 in the amount of $42.50 not reported as receipts as collection on cou- pons was not received until 1950. ROBERT A. SCHADE, Treasurer REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1949 In Account with the Rev. Robert A.Schede,Treasurer Year of Rote of Identifi- Name of Security Description Maturity Income cation Value Income Total General Fund Indianapolis Power& Light Co 1st Mtg 1970 314% M2415 $1,000 00* $34 66 Southern Calif. & Edison Co 1st Mtg 1965 3% M64128 1,000 00 30.00 Pacific Gas&Electric Co 1st Mtg 1974 3% M103368 1,000.00 30.00 Boston & Maine R R Co 1st Mtg. 1960 4% 53489 1,000 001 Boston &Maine R. R.Co. 1st Mtg 1960 4% 456 500 005 60 00 Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26532 1,000 00 20.00 U S Savings Bonds Series G 21/2% M4268223G 1,000.00 25.00 D Lexington Cooperative Bank 3 Mat.Shrs. 1942 21/2% 600.00 15 00 Lexington Trust Co. 1% 6023 124 78 1 20 Z Lexington Savings Bank 2% 2,000.00 40 00 0 New York Power & Light Co 1st Mtg 1972 23/4% M41102 1,000.00 27.50 m $283.36 rr,, Leroy S. Brown Fund(General) 7C U S Savings Bond Series G 1953 21/2% M159672G 1,000.00 25.00 E Boston Edison Co 1970 23/4% M12126 1,000.00 27.50 -1 52 50 Z Beals Fund Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26051 100.00 2.00 Lexington Savings Bank 2% 26532 1,000 00 20.00 22 00 Maria Cary Fund Lexington Savings Bank 2% 6940 354.31 7.11 7.11 Book Purchase Fund Narragansett Electric Co. 1st Mtg. 1974 3% ACM578 1,000.00 30.00 30 00 _ • Called 11-25-49 A so REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE-CART MEMORIAL LIBRARY 11949-CONTINUED (7.;; a Year of Rote of Identifi- Name of Security Description Maturity income cation Value Income Total Alice Butler Cary Fund Lexington Savings Bonk 2% 23842 500.00 10 00 Lexington Trust Co. I% 4305 40.00 .40 Lexington Cooperative Bank 5 Mot Shrs 2�/z% 79 1,000 00 25.00 943 400.00 10.00 Lexington Cooperative Bank 2 Mat Shrs. 21/2% Chicago, Rock Island&Poc. RA.2 Shrs. Pfd.Stock Sold 1-24-49 6.00 Chicago, Rock Island & Pac. R.R 4 Shrs.Common Stock Sold 1-24-49 2.50 53 90 Jane Phinney Fund Z Lexington Trust Co. 1% 3799 124 19 1.20 Z 1.20 > r Goodwin Musical Fund xi Lexington Savings Bank 2% 17037 1,025 00 20.60 "' 20 60 rS -1 Laura M.Brigham Fund `^ Illinois Bell Telephone Co l st Mtg. 1981 23/4% MA26203 $1,000.00 27.50 Baltimore & Ohio R R Co. 1st Mtg 1980 4% 25101 1,000 00 40 00 Philadelphia Electric Co. 1st Mtg 1971 23/4% M198 1,000 00 27 50 Lexington Trust Co. 1% 6007 42 50 .40 $95 40 George W.Sarano Fund Lexington Savings Bank 2% 27064 100 00 2 00 2.00 War Parents Book Memorial Fund 2% 27079 1,750 00 35.00 35.00 $603 07 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE—CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1.949—CONCLUDED NOTE. Of the income earned in 1949$42 50 is in transit, i, e., not yet received. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (General Fund) $15.00 Boston Edison Co. (Brown Fund) 13.75 Philadelphia Electric Ca. (Brigham Fund) 13.75 $42.50 ROBERT A.SCHADE,Treasurer H WEBSTER THOMAS DONALD E. NICKERSON -4 ROBERT A. SCHADE Finance Committee Cl r- 52 z Gt p� 2 TA' REPOFZT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE—CART MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1949 In Account with the Rev Robert A.Schede,Treasurer Fund Bonk Book No. Amount Income Total Nelson W.Jenney Fund Lexington Savings Bank 21321 $2,000.00 $40 00 Pauline Burbank Pierce Fund Lexington Savings Bank 16742 1,000.00 20.00 Caro Robbins Fund Lexington Savings Bank 1476 100 00 2.01 Wellington Library Fund Lex Co-op Bank(Matured Shrs.l 1944 1,000 00 25.00 Wellington Library Fund Lexington Trust Company 3844 77 18 .76 Z $87.77 r ROBERT A. SCHADE,Treasurer H.WEBSTER THOMAS m DONALD E. NICKERSON 3 ROBERT A.SCHADE Finance Committee I have examined the books and accounts of the Treasurer and have counted and verified the securities of the Investment Committee of the Cory Memorial Li- brary and find the same to be as represented by the foregoing reports. FRANK D WALKER, Town Accountant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 154 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT entrusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. in each case t have found the records correct During the year 1949, I hove hod the cosh balances verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Lexington, Massachusetts Collector have also been verified. December 31, 1949 In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, during the Tothe Honorable Board of Selectmen year 1949, € have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts, Trustees Lexington, Massachusetts of the Cary Memorial Library and School Committee and the securities held by Gentlemen: these trustees examined I hove found the accounts correct and securities in proper order. The cash balance of the Trustees has also been reconciled with Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year the bank balances. 1949. This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State FRANK D. WALKER, Town Accountant System of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules: Middlesex,ss. Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1949, Then personally appeared the above named, Frank D. Walker, and mode Receipts for the year 1949 in detail oath that the foregoing statements mode by him are correct and true to the Expenditures for the year 1949 summarized. best of his knowledge and belief. Schedule of Appropriation Account—Revenue. Before me, Schedule of Appropriation Account—Non Revenue Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts and others. JAMES J CARROLL, Notary Public Borrowing Capacity of the Town My commission expires March 8, 1952. Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year In accordance with the provisions of Section 58, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills. There are six unpaid bills remaining for the year 1949. These bills ore as follows: Posture Clinic Angela M Donnelly $73 00 School Deportment H F Staples & Co. 22 73 Park Department Laffin's Express 3.85 Veteran's Servicer Leonard V Short, M D 8 00 Town Offices&Cory Memorial Building Carpenter Manufacturing Co. 527.25 Welfare Department Thomas M.Tierney, M D 9 00 • $643.83 Respectfully submitted, FRANK D. WALKER, Town Accountant In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General Lows, I have had examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 156 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET—DECEMBER 31, 1949 BALANCE SHEET — DECEMBER 31, 1949 Assets Liabilities Cash in Bank and on Hand $969,844.80 Loans Authorized but Unissued $335,000 00 Revenue Appropriation 121,864 94 Taxes: Non-Revenue Appropriation 218,209 93 1948 Trust Funds Income 533.55 Poll 144.00 U.S. Grants 2,540 29 Personal . . 709.85 Dog Licenses 5.40 Real 3,260 07 Deposits 1,483 00 4,1 13.92 Overestimates: No, Met. Water Tax ,„ $4.00 1949 State Audit . 741.53 Poll .. .... 1,156 00 745 53 Persona! 2,773.52 Overlay 1948 . .. 4,212 62 Reel .... 67,572 40 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue 12,645 46 71,501.92 Special Assessment Revenue 73,903 14 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 12,645 46 Tax Title Revenue 2,028 13 Unapportioned Assessments: Tax Title Possessions Revenue 16,504 63 Departmental Revenue 19,478 07 Sewer 22,672.47 Water Revenue 13,746 29 Street 37,976.46 State and County Aid to Highway Revenue 6,019 30 Water 10,342.16 Premiums .... 13.50 70,991 09 Reserved for Payments of Water Loans 125,000 00 Sewer Assessments Added to Taxes 701 90 Sewer Assessment Fund 33,361.55 Street Assessments Added to Taxes ... 34$.44 Water Assessment Fund 30,056.43 Water Assessments Added to Taxes .......... 1,171.98 Water Dept Available Surplus 19,303.00 Committed Interest 689.73 Sale of Real Estate Fund .... 8,388.30 Tax Titles 2,028.13 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund . 13,295.87 Tax Title Possessions 16,504 63 Overlay Reserve 15,142.41 Accounts Receivable . . ... 25,497.37 Rood Machinery Fund 64,983.58 Water Dept. Accounts Receivable 13,746.29 Excess and Deficiency . . . . 405,571.65 Loans Authorized 335,000 00 Underestimates. No Met Sewer Tax 691 27 Parks and Res. Tax .. 588.64 County Tax 5,442.36 6,722.27 Overlay 1947 .. 108.72 Overlay 1949 .. .... 419.92 528.64 Revenue 1950 ... 12,000.00 $1,544,036.57 $1,544,036.57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 158 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET BALANCE SHEET LIBRARY SECTION — DECEMBER 31, 1949 DEFERRED ASSETS — DECEMBER 31, 1949 Apportioned Sewer Assessments (not duel $72,019.64 Assets Cash $6,705.72 Cory Library Income 835 99 $7,541 71 Credits Cory Library Principal .... $3,823 00 Laura Brigham Income .. 189 00 Geneva Brown Principal . . . 2,000.00 Apportioned Street Assesments (not due) 20,516.55 Alice B Cary Fund Income 780.95 Alice B Cary Principal 500.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund Income 69.88 Ione Phinney Fund Income 10.89 War Parents Book Fund Income . 46.37 George W. 5arano Memorial Fund Income . 4.67 East Lexington Branch Library Income 116.95 $7,541 71 Apportioned Water Assessments (not due) 49,060.36 $141,596.55 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Sewer Assessments Deferred $4,313.40 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Sewer Assessments due: BALANCE SHEET 1950 8,444 48 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS -- DECEMBER 31, 1949 1951 8,272.98 1952 7,834.30 Debits 1953 7,270 65 Net Bonded or Fixed Debt $1,857,000 00 1954 7,270 65 .. 1955 7,265.30 1956 7,254.20 $1,857,000.00 1957 7,254.17 1958 6,489.29 Credits 72,019.64 Central Fire Station Loon $50,000 00 Street Construction 1947 (1) 59,000 00 Street Construction 1947 (21 . . ..... 32,000.00 Street Assessments due: High School Land 21,000.00 1950 2,315.01 Elementary School Land 18,000 00 1951 2,314.96 New Elementary School 475.000 00 1952 2,314.94 Remodeling Hancock School . . 85,000 00 1953 2,314.83 Sewer Loan 1947 16,000 00 1954 2,251.45 Sewer Loan 1948 . 75,000 00 1955 2,251.41 Sewer Loan 1948 Trunk Lines .. 265,000.00 1956 2,251.36 Sewer Loan 1949 45,000.00 1957 2,251.30 Sewer Loan 1938 . 24,000.00 1958 2,251.29 Municipal Re;ief 1939 . .. 5,000.00 20,516.55 Municipal Relief 1939 3,000.00 Water Assessments Deferred 1,662.50 No. Lexington Sewer .. .. 119,000.00 Vine Brook Drainage P.W.A. . .. 48,000 00 Water Mains 1947 16" and over 92,000 00 Water Assessments due. Water Moins 1947 6"-16" (1) 45,000.00 950 5,721.92 Water Mains 1947 6"-16" (2) 75,000 00 951 5,694,01 Water Mains 1948 . 230,000 00 952 . ... 5,435.16 Water Mains 1949 75,000 00 953 5,390.52 954 5,369.14 $1,857,000 00 955 ....... 5,358.71 956 5,358 68 957 5,358.66 958 3,711 06 49,060.36 $141,596.55 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 162 ANNUAL REPORTS 1949 From the County RECEIPTS Dog Licenses 2,146 15 From the United States Government GENERAL REVENUE Old Age Assistance—Adorn. 3,781.75 Aid 45,267.78 Taxes—Levy of 1949 Dependent Children—Admn 635.94 • Palls . ......, $7,160.00 Aid .... 5,909 69 Personal .. 80,437.31 55,595 16 Real Estate .. . 1,087,119.60 Other General Revenue 1,174,716.91 For Lass of Taxes Town of Arlington 497.77 Taxes—Prior Years City of Cambridge 561.58 Polls 650 00 1,059 35 Personal . . 3,512.27 Tax Title Redemptions Reol Estate . . . 65,229 35 Real Estate Tax 910.37 69,391.62 Tax Title Possessions . .. 750.00 From the Commonwealth 1,660 37 Income Tax . 135,096 18 Total General Revenue . . $1,579,295 87 Corporation Tox . 128,780.81 Meal Tax 2,825 00 COMMERCIAL REVENUE 266,701.99 ecial AssessmentsSpecial Assessments and Privileges Licenses Sp Liquor ... 3,000 00 Sewer Sunday 440 00 Apportioned paid in advance $3,407.10 Bowling 75.00 Added to 1949 Tax Bills 8,136 98 Milk .. 77.00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 376 47 Junk100 04 Unopportioned 17,634 58 Victuallers ......... . .. . 114 00 29,555 13 Automobile Dealers ........ ..... 87 00 Street. All Others 83 85 Apportioned paid in advance 1,220.80 3,976 85 Added to 1949 Tax Bills . 2,047 49 Permits Unapportioned 3,373 66 6¢41,95 Marriage 336 00 Sidewalk. Building 1,332 05 Added to 1949 Tax Bills 6 37 Plumbing 1,024 00 Unapportioned 669 00 Cesspool 102 50 675 37 Oil Burners 97 50 Water• Transfer of Garbage 28 00 Apportioned paid in advance 5,840 47 Gas 35.50 Added to 1949 Tax Bills 4,979 51 Alf Other 54.80 Added to Prior Tax Bills 295 12 3,010.35 Unapportioned 9,931 27 Fines and Forfeits 21,046,37 Court Fines 289 00 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Grants and Gifts Levy of 1949 80,039 43 From the Commonwealth Prior Years 6,468 75 Docket #35782 60 00 86,558.18 English Speaking.Classes 106.00 Loss of Taxes—State Land 582.12 Total Special Assessments and 748.12 Privileges $144,477 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 164 ANNUAL REPORTS COMMERCIAL REVENUE --- DEPARTMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION General Government Health Department Treasurer Dental Clinic .... 98.00 Release Fees—Tax Titles 60.00 Slaughtering ... . . .. . .. 30.75 128.75 Miscellaneous 15 00 ' 75.00 Sewer Department Collector Certificate Fees 564.00 HouseConnections . 1,333 97 AllllOther 38.70 1,372.67 Tax Demand Costs 423.60 Miscellaneous 105.00 Total Health and Sanitation 1,501.42 1,092.60 Selectmen Miscellaneous 96.90 HIGHWAYS Town Clerk Highway Mortgages Recorded 1,009.10 Mortgages Discharged . ... 69.03 General 16.00 Joint Maintenance State 1,000 00 Pole Location Certificates ....... 31.50 Joint Maintenance County 1,000.00 Miscellaneous Certificates 139 25 Sporting License Fees 215.75 Joint Construction State 10,231.88 Dog License Fees 265.30 Joint Construction County ... . 7,571,64 Miscellaneous 27.55 Machinery Rentals 38,743 90 1,757.48 Individuals . . 5.16 Cary Memorial Building Gas Tax Refund (state) 248.22 Hydrant Damage - 195 09 Rental „. ... .... 645 00 Miscellaneous . 1,b46.08 Legal Deportment 60,707 97 Board of Appeals—Hearings .... 345.00 60,707.97 Planning Board 10 00 Total Highways 355 00 Total General Government Depart- mentalPUBLIC WELFARE $4,021.98 Temporary Aid Reimbursement—State .. .. 4,229.99 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Reimbursement—Individuals 2,500 00 Police Department Reimbursements—Cities&Towns 158 60 6,888 59 Bicycle Permits ..... .. . . ... 31.75 Revolver 33 50 65.25 Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement—State .. . .... 6,850 86 Fire Department Soldiers' Benefits Oil Permits and Blasting 57 00 State Aid 2,213.54 Inspection Soldiers' Burials 75.00 2,280.54 Sealer of Weights & Measures 235.98 Inspection of Wires... .... ..... 414.50 650 48 Old Age Assistance Reimbursement—State ... .... 55,669.35 Other Protection Reimbursement--Cities & Towns 2,001.15 Dog Officer Reimbursement----Individuals 2.50 Core and Killing of Dogs 209.50 57,673.00 Sale of dog 3.00 212 50 Old Age Assistance Recoveries.... 44.00 Total Protection of Persons and Property 985.23 Total Public Welfare 73,744 99 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 166 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOLS House Rent .. ... 60 00 All other items . Tuitions 20,607.79 25.82 Perpetual Care 2,531.50 • Sole of Books and Supplies 834.18 10,976.54 Other items .. .... . . ... . . 1,179 91. 1,1 79 91 Tuition State Wards . 4,448 44 Total Cemeteries 12,676 79 27,070.32 INTEREST Total Schools 27,070.32 RECREATION AND PARKS Cemeteries 1 948.22 Taxes . .. .. . Transportation 170.75 Tax Titles 139 61 Miscellaneous 34.60 Added to Tax Titles 6 56 205.35 Motor Vehicle Excise 97.10 2,268.18 Total Recreation and Parks 205 35 Special Assessments- UNCLASSIFIED Sewer 2,434 97 Ambulance Rentals 976 90 Street 772.05 Rental Barnes Property 747.50 Sidewalk SSSS . SSSS 24 Water . 1,652.92 Total Unclassified . 1,724.40 4,860.18 Interest on bank deposits 501 98 Interest on bonds issued.... . .. 34.38 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES 536.36 Water Deportment Total Interest ...... .... SSSS. 7,664 72 Sale of Water MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Rates of 1949 96,143.95 Liens Added to Taxes SSSS758 95 Genera! Loans 96,902.90 Water . SSSS 75,000.00 Miscellaneous. Sewer 45,000 00 House Connections 1949 872.54 Premiums 13.50 House Connections Prior Years 136.19 120,013.50 Sundry Items 798 67 1,807 40 Total Municipal Indebtedness 120,013.50 Water Revenue 125,000 00 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Total Public Service Enterprises 223,710.30 Refunds Old Age Assistance Aid 491 63 CEMETERIES Public Welfare Aid.... SSSS110 40 Munroe: Fire Department 19 49 Annual Care 657.50 Insurance 24.60 Interments ... 316 00 646 12 Foundations 108.00 Patriots Day: All other items 68.75 Leroy S Brown Fund Income.... 109.96 Perpetual Core 550.00 1,700.25 Cemetery Deportment Westview: Munroe Perpetual Core Fund .. 300.00 Sale of Lots 6,378.22 Westveew Perpetual Care Fund 500.00 Interments 1,060.00 Colonial Perpetual Care Fund .... 75.00 Foundations 921.00 875.00 Total Refund and Transfers 1,631.08 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 168 ANNUAL REPORTS AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Senior Clerk .. 2.152 68 • Agency Junior Clerk 1,401 11 6,458.95 Sporting Licenses . 1,772.75 Dog Licenses 2,935.40 - Expenses Tailings 8 00 Selectmen 1,000 00 ' 4,716.15 Postage and Office Supplies 686 90 Deposits; Advertising 49.09 Sewer House Connections 10,915.00 Constable Service 116 23 Water House Connections 13,967 95 Printing and Preparing Hydrants .. 108 00 Warrants 18 00 Veterans Deposits 800 00 Equipment and Repair .. 18.97 25,790 95 Recreation Committee 186 13 Federal Withholding Tax . 69,381 90 Other Expenses 212 06 Other Trusts: 2,287.38 Mulliken Bequest 5,000.00 Accounting Department Tower Park Fund 240.00 George Borden Fund 269.13 - Personal Services 5,509.13 Accountant 4,100 00 Total Agency,Trust and Investment 105,398.13 Senior Clerk 2,065 80 Junior Clerk 1,778.89 Total Cosh Receipts 2,364,829 05 7,944.69 Cash Balance January i, 1949 1,155,315 28 Expenses Grand Total .. 3,520,144 33 Postage and Office Supplies 231.18 Office Equipment 60 85 Binding 54 00 EXPENDITURES Association Dues 3 00 State Forms 121 12 (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) Sundry 7 47 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 477.62 Appropriation Committee Treasurer's Department Personal Services Personal Services Treasurer 1,700 00 Secretary . .. $495.00 Clerk 1,305 06 Extra Clerical Service 36.63 3,005.06 531.63 Expenses Expenses Office Expenses . 469 08 Postage 10 00 Bond Premium ... 273.50 Office Supplies .... . 98 55 Other Expenses .. 64,42 Equipment and Repair .... 40.00 807.00 Printing Reports 490.00 Foreclosure and Redemption of Mailing 125.00 Tax Titles . 85.69 Meeting Expenses 58 65 Association Dues 30 00 Sundry 21 50 Collector's Department 873 70 Personal Services Selectmen's Deportment Collector 4,100.00 Senior Clerk 2,180 56 Personal Services Junior Clerk , 1,893 66 Executive Clerk .... . . . 2,905 16 8,174 22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 170 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Preparing and Mailing Postage 561 76 Warrants . . 624.15 Office Expenses 422 03 Sundry Items .. 62.00 • Printing . . 520 85 1,788.14 Advertising .. 55 86 Elections Deportment Bond Premium 285 75 Other Expenses . . .. .. 5 00 Expenses (Jurisdiction Town Clerk) 1,851.25 Clerk .... 38.50 Postage & Supplies 26.29 Assessors'Department Ballots 403.75 Pe Tally Sheets 23.00 s Services ... s Assessors . . 2,074 24 Sundry 45.25 Secretory 3,467.94 536.79 Assistant to Secretory 3,243 17 Registrations Department Senior Clerk 2,180 58 Junior Clerk . .... 1,893 64 Personal Services 12,859.57 Registrars .. . .. . 225.00 Assistant Registrars 490.00 Expenses 715.00 Postage Supplies and Equipment 528.78Expenses Automobile Allowance 200.00 Postage & Supplies36.72 Transfer Fees 255.75 Printing Voting Lists 116.00 Assistant Assessors 376 00 Advertising 58.89 Other Expenses 13913 211 61 1,499 66 Public Works—Superintendent's Office Law Department Personal Services Superintendent 6,600 00 Personal Counsel 2,zg0.QQ PeServices Assistant Superintendent 4,799 86 Town Special Fees 5,165.00 Clerical 11,373 33 Other Expenses 336.74 22,773,19 7,701.74 Expenses • Postage, Supplies & Town Clerk's Department Equipment .. 257.89 Personal Services Sundry 36.00 293.89 Town Clerk 2,400 00 Clerks . .. . ... . .......... . . 2 024 68 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Bldg. 4,424 68 Personal Services Expenses Janitor . . 2,969 85 Postage 53 56 Assistant Janitor 2,410 10 Supplies and Equipment 263.78 Second Ass't Janitor 2,410 10 Sundry 26.00 7,790.05 343.34 Expenses Fuel 3,772.65 Election Department Light & Power 2,351.84 Expenses (Jurisdiction Gas 108.34 Selectmen) Telephone .... . 1,735.62 Wardens and Other Officers 968 99 Repairs & Other Expenses . . 1,759.50 Meals 133 00 9,727 95 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 172 ANNUAL REPORTS Engineering Department Equipment far Men .. 1,098 87 Meals 48 88 Personal Services Photographic Supplies & i Engineer Assistant Engineer 3,599.50 Services 374 55 Others 13,722.95 Sundry Items 212.60 17,322 45 6,955.07 Ponce Cruiser 896.95 Expenses 896 95 Field & Office Supplies 718 30 Fire Department Equipment Rentals . . .. 588.66 Personal Services Sundry 19.30 1,326.26 Deputy Chief 4,050.00 Captain & Lieutenants 11,029 08 Board of Appeals Privates 65,087 38 Call Men 2,605 39 Clerical .... .... 149.00 Extra Duty 156 34 Postage & Supplies i 69.89 82,928 19 Advertising 180.46 499.35 Expenses Office Expenses 192 64 Board of Appeals(1948) Telephone 781 9] Supplies 42 00 42 00 Apparatus 27 05 Equipment far Men ..... .... 578 05 Fire Fighting Equipment .... 1,842.61 Planning Board Equipment Repair 668.62 i 6 32 Alarm Box & Radio Maint , 670 63 Clerical Cage & Supplies 1 1 32 Extension of Fire Alarm 3,351 65 Special Services . .. 360 00 Shop Supplies 353 58 Other Expenses .. 52.83 Hose 505 88 531.3 0 Fuel & Light ....... . ... .... . 2,770 34 Salvage ... 572 97 Planning Board (1948) Maintenance of Buildings Special Services .. 1,025 00 and Grounds 2,687 57 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 123,908 96 Gasoline & Oil 738 97 Auto Allowance 500 00 All Other . 284 50 PROTECTION OP PERSONS AND PROPERTY 16,526 97 New Central fire Station 1,30524 Police Deportment Construction Fire Alarm [Fiske School) . .... 330 00 Personal Services Chief . . . . . . 4,100 00 Building&Plumbing Department Lieutenants & Sergeants 6,933 92 Patrolmen . . .. 54,562.36 Personal Services Matron 85.00 Inspector 5,000.00 65,681.28 5,000.00 Expenses Expenses Auto Allowance .... ... . ... 700.00 Postage & Office Supplies .. 1 1 1 60 Other Expenses .... . 360.63 Office Equipment . 287 55 1,060.63 Telephone 1,406 24 Wire Inspectors Deportment Motor Equipment Maint 1,185 58 Personal Services Gasoline & Oil . . 1,.726 30 Inspector 1,100 00 Radio Maintenance . 502 90 1,100 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 174 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses HEALTH AND SANITATION Auto Allowance 200 00 Other Expenses 14 00 Health Department 214.00 • Inspector 3,050 29 Sealer of Weights and Measures 3,050.29 Personal Services Expenses Sealer 660 00 Auto Allowance225 00 660 00 Office Expenses . . 24 48 Expenses Laboratory Supplies 472 29 Auto Allowance ... 240.00 Quarantine &Contagious Other Expenses . .. 66.82 Diseases . .. 39 28 306 82 Hospitals 318 35 Tuberculosis 3,171.50 Insect Suppression Lexington Visiting Nurse Association 256.48 Personal Services Other Expenses 223 54 Inspector . 544 50 4,730 92 544 50 Milk Inspection Wages & Expenses Labor ... .... .... 1,836 90 Inspector .. 125 00 Insecticides 422.64 125 00 Fuel & Oil .... .. 45 80 Equpiment Rertals . 259.15 Mosquito Control 3,500.00 Supplies 13 88 3,500.00 2 578 37 Dog Clinic Shade Trees Veterinarian 100.00 Wages & Expenses Other Expenses 285.86 Labor . .. 3,050 26 385.86 Tools 250 83 Insecticides 163 03 Dental Clinic Equipment Rentals 249 67 Personal Services Airplane Spraying 470 00 Dentist1,085.00 Sundry Items 52.71 Nurse 326.00 4,236 50 1,411.00 Forest Fires Expenses Personal Service Dental Supplies , 206.60 Warden 50.00 Other Expenses .. .. 43.40 50.00 250 00 Wages & Expenses Labor .. . 157 50 Posture Clinic Supplies & Equipment .... . .... 104.98 Expenses 262 48 Physician . .. .. ........ .. 100 00 Dog Officer Nurses 453 00 Salary • 125 00 Photographic Supplies I4.96 Feeding Dogs, etc. 492 75 Other Expenses 3.75 617.75 571.71 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PER- Vital Statistics ., ..... .. 11.25 SONS AND PROPERTY .. 191,254.75 11 25 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 176 ANNUAL REPORTS Missal inspection North Lexington Sewer Inspector 618.75 Plans . ... .. , 16.00 618,75 Recording Fees 4 80 20.80 Slaughtering Inspection Drain Construction—Sundry Sheets Inspector .... 247.50 247.50 Labor .. ..,. 6,593.26 Pipe ...,. 19,839.51 Sewer Maintenance Equipment Rentals7,774.85 Wages & Expenses Drains (Manholes) 2,632 90 Labor 1,328.60 Supplies .. . .. .... 4,977.39 Equipment & Repair 124.05 Equipment & Repair .. 440 39 Pumping Station 127.53 Other Expenses 217 85 Light & Power .. 1,080.60 42,476.15 Office Expenses 19.70 Garbage Collection Equipment Rentals ... 306.14 Other Expenses . 1 17 02 Contract . .... ......... .... .... .. 9,600 00 3,103.64 9,600 00 Sewer Construction—Sundry Streets Care of Dumps and Remora)of Ashes Labor 15,839 88 Labor 5,263.68 Town Equipment 604,42 Town Equipment 8,378 56 Pipe, Cement & Supplies 13,746 26 Other Items 248.85 Oil 475.35 TOTAL HEALTH AND SAN1TA- 6,116.96 Contract 3,109.68 TION 293,775.06 Professional Service 1,210.00 Equipment Rentals 7,609 80 Equipment & Supplies 1,761 38 HIGHWAYS Drains & Manholes 2,305.97 Sundry 185.95 Public Weeks Building 54,622.83 Labor 8,763.61 Sewer Services Fuel, Light & Power 1,1 13.52 Mechanics Tools & Equipment 202.95 Labor . 5,249 45 Building repairs and Supplies 508.64 Pipe & Fittings 1,143 16 Other Items 226.39 Joint Compound 39.49 10,815.11 Supplies 162.47 Equipment Rentals 3,500.54 Highway Maintenance Other Expenses 2 94 10,098 05 Wages & Expenses Postage & Office Supplies .... 181.66 Sewer Mains Trunk Lines Labor 23,232.78 Asphalt & Tarvia 9,797,82 Labor 50.16 Contracts ... 134,012.81 Stone & Gravel, Loam & 52.88 Brick .... .. ... ...... 7,949.40 Town Equipment Equipment & Repairs 1,086,29 Stone 59.03 Town & Private Equipment Const. Engineering Supervision 13,223.73 Rentals . . .... ...... 13,886 9i Advertising 50.31 Sidewalk Construction .. .. .. 390 00 • Advances repayable 5,172.30 Other Items .. . 664.72 Special Traffic Duty 213 13 57,239.58 152,834.35 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 178 ANNUAL REPORTS Highway Department Sheet Construction—Sundry Sts. Road Machinery Labor 133 93 Wages & Expenses Contract .. ... 7,702.02 Parts & Repairs 11,402 69 Supplies 12 10 Gasoline, Grease & Oil 8,227 98 Advertising • 32 32 Tires & Tubes 2,746 32 Sodding790 20 Sundry 254 72 Sundry . .. 82 06 22,631.71 8,752 63 Rood Machinery Chapter#90 Maintenance New Equipment 15,388.52 Labor 205.73 15,388.52 Stone, Gravel, Asphalt 2,282.34 Snow Removal Equipment Rentals 304.50 Advertising 7.20 Labor1 1,940.68 2,799 77 Plow & Truck Repair 415.72 Chapter#90 Construction Grove St. New Plows .... 2,609.25 Equipment Rentals ..., 11,297 56 Labor 41.75 Lumber & Paint 335 25 Equipment & Supplies 916.00 Sand & Salt 2,407.62 Contract 14,734.24 Sundry Equipment 350 65 15,691.99 Sundry 164 05 29,520.78 Colony Road Construction Traffic Regulation and Control Contract 11,281.72 11,281.72 Labor 1,303 58 Light .... . 1 18 30 Stone Bounds Traffic Signal Maint . . .. 7.00 Labor 709 80 Signs .. 82 00 Surveyor Bounds .. 670 00 Paint ... . .. . ..... 410 46 Equipment Rentals ... 27 00 Equipment Rentals .. .. 89 55 1,406.80 Equipment & Repairs 58 08 Railroad Signal .... 100 00 Chapter#90 Waltham Street All Others .. 52 86 2,221 83 Contract , 10,640.94 Transplanting 280.00 Street Lights 25,665 13 Equipment Rentals 8.20 25,665.13 Advertising 15.30 Street Signs 10,944 44 Labor 886 60 Sidewalk Construction Signs 151 50 Contract ... ... 4,089 60 Paint . ... 4 75 All Other . ... . .. 2,902 54 Cement & Pipe 53 09 6,992.14 Town Equipment .... . 40 25 Sundry . .. 32 15 Curbing Construction 1,168.34 Labor 344.71 Street Signs(1948) Curbing and Supplies 784.85 Pipe 270.00 Equipment Rentals 241.00 270.00 1,370 56 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 224,161.05 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 180 ANNUAL REPORTS WELFARE Aid and Expenses Cash Grants ... .... 2,372.00 Personal Services Ali Other .... .. . 602.82 Agent 3,300.04 2,974 82 Social Worker 2,180.56 Soldiers' Burials (1948) ...... 150.00 Senior Clerk 2,180.56 150 00 Junior Clerk 1,893.65 TOTAL WELFARE AND VETER- ANS'ANS' SERVICES . . .. 187,598.27 •($2, 564.24 paid from Federal Grants O.A.A.and $919.08 paid from Federal Grunts SCHOOLS A. D C.) Personal Services Administration Superintendent . . 6,293.36 Postage,Supplies& Equipment 356.20 Attendance Officer 200 04 Telephone 1 93.36 Clerks . .. 8,138.75 Auto Expense 95 53 Teachers (High) .... 181,000.76 Gas and Oil .... 109 50 Teachers (Elem) . .... 171,399.74 Meeting Expenses 82 80 Teachers (Special) .... . .. 12,601.04 New Automobile 1,050.00 Janitors (High) 13,878.84 All Others . . . 18.40 Janitors (Elem.) 17,244.81 *1,905.79 Maintenance (High) 4,552.60 "($1,050.00 paid from Federal Nurse & Physicians 4,131 64 Grants O.A A. $5.79 paid Home Instruction 134.50 from Federal Grants A.D.C.) 419,576.08 Aid and Expenses • Expenses • Cash Grants 13,393.32 General Expenses 972.42 General Relief .. 12,41 1.04 Textbooks 7,84 1.70 Other Items 113.03 Supplies and Other Expenses 25,917 39 of Instruction 16,502 68 Fuel ... . . 12,105 57 Aid to Dependent Children Light & Power 6,038 36 Water 723 12 Aid and Expenses Towel & Laundry Work 1,757 10 Cash Grants 21,446.58 Telephone974.68 *21,446.58 Janitors Supplies . ' 2,193.16 •($919.08 paid to Public Wel- Gas 1,010 96 fare P.S. and $5.79 paid Repairs 19,300.84 to Welfare Expenses.) Libraries 1,371.74 Gymna ium 545 49 Old Aye Assistance Health sSupplies 206.77 Aid & Expenses Travel and Expenses 200 00 Cash Grants 122,899 69 Transportation 12,704 50 Other Cities & Towns .... ..... 1,601.53 Tuition 378 00 "124,501.22 Auto Driving Expense 11 32 •($2,564 24 paid to Welfare Athletic Supplies 6,027.58 P S. and $1,050.00 paid to Graduation Supplies 350.32 Welfare Expenses.) Miscellaneous Supplies 2,124.42 New Equipment 7,312.82 Veterans'6ensfih Furniture Replacements . 325.00 Director 1,147.66 School, Committee Expenses 356.78 101,335 33 1,147.66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 181 182 ANNUAL REPORTS Americanization Classes .... . 203.00 CARY LIBRARY 203.00 Personal Services Librarian 4,000.00 Vocational Education Assistants & Substitutes 14,399 51 Tuition .. 3,399 08 Janitors 3,156 08 3,399 08 21,555.59 Expenses Vocational Education—Handicraft Administration 802.46 Classes 3,368 00 Books, Periodicals 3,889.99 George Borden Fund 200 00 Binding . . . . 815.18 3,568.00 Fuel & Light 1,835.03 Out of State Travel 248 04 Building & Grounds . . .. 766.33 248.04 Other Expenses166.42 8,275.41 Preliminary Plans—Incidental Cary Library Construction Expenses (New High School) 23,927.49 Contract 14,090 85 • 23,927.49 - 14,090 85 TOTAL LIBRARY 43,921.85 Remodeling Hancock School Contract 11,935 54 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED 11,935.54 Parks New Elementary School Personal Service Superintendent .... 2,953.50 Architects 2,000 00 2,953.50 Contract 187,179 55 Supervision of Construction .. 255 00 Wages and Expenses Sewer Construction 413 78 Postage & Office Supplies & Path Construction 1,593 84 Stone, Grovel, Posts . . 195 18 Equipment ... .... 164.32 Telephone ... . 106 96 Installation of Gas & Water Services 394.50 Auto Allowance . . .. 400.00 12,807,70 Supplies & Equipment 17,354.86 Labor .... .. Equipment Rentals .... 63.50 Equipment & Repairs 1,340 30 Gasoline and Oil 24 03 Labor 203 19 Equipment Rentals 1,096 79 209,653.40 Grass Seed, Fertilizer . . .... 569.12 Light & Power .. ... .. 224.31 Plans and Specifications— Water 248.68 Flag Pole Maintenance ... .. . 31 New Elementary School Transportation 05.00 Blue Prints & Specification 299 40 Loam, Pipe & Chemicals .. . 623 07 299.40 Supplies .. .... .. . . 1,014 85 Other Expenses 55 75 Resurfacing Play Area—Parker School 19,093 39 Contract ... 8,625.00 Recreation Committee Professional Services .... .. . . 775 00 Personal Service — 9,400.00 TOTAL SCHOOL 783,545 36 Playground Instructor 4,044 50 . . TOWN OF LEXINGTON 183 184 ANNUAL REPORTS Clerk 59 54 Ambulance Maintenance 676 37 Winter Director 179.00 676 37 4,283.04 Wages & Expenses Administration of Trust Funds 87 50 87.50 Postage & Supplies 72.89 Clerk 20.30 Unclassified 289 96 Equipment & Supplies 784.47 289 96 Advertising ,. ... ... 11.76 Transportation .. 100.00 Unpaid Bills 1,621.86 Janitor Service .. . 12.00 1,621.86 1,001.42 Buckman Tavern Alterations 9,977 33 Capitol Outlay 9,977 33 Equipment & Supplies . 336 49 TOTAL RECREATION AND UN- Equipment Rentals . 101.13 CLASSIFIED .. 102,306.02 Tennis Courts . 4,286 01 Other Expenses . . 16 46 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES 4,740 09 Water Maintenance Pensions Wages & Expenses Police 8,568.70 Postage & Office Supplies .... 1,174.14 8,568.70 Administrative Expenses 84.96 Fire .... 5,391.48 Labor 12,754.09 5,391.48 Pipe, Hydrants, etc 736.07 Board of Retirement Meters and Parts .. 6,606.61 Valves 556.48 Expenses 325.00 Equipment Rentals 1,908.25 Accrued Liability ... . . 22,823 07 Trench Repairs .. . 99.14 23,148.07 Equipment Repairs ... ..... 385.21 Interest an Debt 7,691 25 Billing Machine , ., , , , 131 75 Other Expenses 245 63 131.75 32,247.83 Patriots' Day 1,200.00 Water Services Leroy S Brown Fund 109.96 Labor 5,533.36 1,309.96 Pipe& Fittings . . ... . 6,989.23 Memorial Day 286 37 286 37 Valves 628.55 Curb Boxes 949 57 Purchase of Property 1,850 00 Meters and Ports 52 26 Equipment Rentals .. 6,077 74 Insurance Gas & Oil 16 64 Workmens' Comp. 6,474.12 Other Expenses 254 81 Public Liability 526.13 20,502.16 Auto Liability 1,641.53 Water Services(1948) Auto, Fire &Theft 674.91 Building Fire 3,450 48 Pipe 526 82 Property Damage 1,927.54 Service Boxes ... 254.18 14,694 7€ 781 00 Town Report Water Construction 6-76"Pipe Punting 2,200 52 Labor 6,545 76 2,200.52 Pipe . . .. 51,749 21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 185 186 ANNUAL REPORTS Equipment Rentals ..... 5,840 92 INTEREST ON DEBT Sand &Grovel 1,028.82 Highway 1,381 25 Valves & Boxes 7,998 51 Sewer ... 8,835 00 Supply Equipment . 1,601 38 Contract .... 39,678 82 Sewer and Drains 601.25 Sundry 266.43 School 10,601.25 114,709 85 Fire 412.50 TOTAL WATER 168,234 84 21,680 00 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT . . 21,680.00 CEMETERIES Munroe MATURING DEBT Personal Services Highway 13,000.00 Superintendent .... 216.54 Sewer .. 53,000.00 Clerk 137.50 Sewer and Drains 12,000 00 354 04 School39,000 00 Wages & Expenses Water .... 54,000 00 Labor 5,763.33 Fire 10,000 00 Equipment &Repair 95 77 181,000.00 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc 573 48 TOTAL MATURING DEBT . .. . 181,000.00 Auto Allowance 93.43 Water .. 15.86 Other Expenses 42.88 County Tuberculosis Assessment.... 11,760.55 6,584.75 State Taxes 45,055.50 Wopriew County Taxes .. .. 54,889.08 Personal Services Sporting Licenses . 1,772 75 Superintendent 541 44 Clerk . .. 137 50 Dog Licenses .... 2,969.60 678 94 Wages & Expenses Trustees of Public Trusts Postage S. Office Supplies 118.88 E. M. Mullikin 5,000 00 Labor 8,168 01 Munroe Cemetery—Perpetual Equipment &Repair 614 61 Care Fund . 550.00 Shrubs, fertilizer, etc ... .... 574.88 Westview Cemetery---Perpet- Auto Allowance 278 71 ual Core Fund ...... 2,531.50 Equipment Rental 60.00 8,081 50 Water, Oil and Gas 99.66 All Other .... .. 150 02 Tailings ... 135 70 10,064 77 Withholding Taxes ..... ...... 69,381.90 Capitol Outlay Refunds: Developing and grading 2,944,97 Labor ... 542.88 Real Estate Taxes 6,206.44 3,487 85 Personal Taxes 21 30 Poll Taxes .. 4.00 Colonial Cemetery Motor Vehicle Excise 2,275.56 Labor 38.40 Public Services ........ . . . 5,032 31 38.40 General . . 3 83 TOTAL CEMETERIES INCLUDING interest .63 PERPETUAL CARE INCOME 21,208.75 Tax Title 7.92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 188 ANNUAL REPORTS Veterans' Lots 300.00 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Miscellaneous 56.05 13,908 04 Far Maintenance and Construction 207,954 62 Credits TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,550,549.53 Balance January 1, 1949 $12,9$2 27 CASH BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 96954480 Collections 1949- , . 1949 Sewer Assessments Paid in Advance $3,407 10 $3,520,144 33 Sewer Assessments Committed 8,513.45 GRAND TOTAL _ Unappartioned 17,634.58 29,555.13 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND $42,537 40 For Water Construction by Vote of Town Debits Refunds352 00 CreditsTransferred by vote of Town 8,000 00 Balance January I, 1949 • $29,783.12 Adjustment 823 85 Collections 1949: Balance December 31, 1949 $9,175.85 Water Assessments Paid in Advance . $5,840.47 33,361.55 Water Assessments Committed .. 5,274.63 Unopportioned 9,931 27 $42,537 40 Adjustment 839.44 21,885.81 ROAD MACHINERY FUND $51,668.93 Credit Balance January 1, 1949 $69,039.68 Debits Collections for Rentals 1949 38,743.90 Refund $12 50 Transfer by vote of Town Meeting 21,600.00 $107,783.58 $21,612 50 Deblts Balance, December 31, 1949 ............... .. 30,056 43 Transfer by Vote of Town $42,800.00 $51,668.93 Balance December 31, 1949 64,983.58 $107,783 58 WATER DEPT. AVAILABLE SURPLUS Credits SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Balance January 1, 1949 $46,546 11 Credits Receipts in Excess of Appropriation12,756 89 Balance January 1, 1949 $7,488 34 Collections: $59,303.00 Sole of Town Farm Land . .. 900 00 Debit _ $8,388.30 Transfer by vote of Town $40,000 00 Debits Balance December 31, 1949 19,303.00 Balance December 31, 1949 $8,388.30 $59,303.00 $8,388.30 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 190 ANNUAL REPORTS WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Personal Property 83,250.61 Credits Real Estate 1,162,983.29 $1,255,093.90 Balance January 1, 1949 $10,417.65 Collections in 1949 for Sale of Land 6,378.22 Appropriation of Available Funds: $16,795.87 1949 (Approved) 201,861.12 Debits Overestimated Receipts I949 454,179.76 Qverestimated 1948 Taxes 673.13 Transfer by Vote of Town—Capital Outlay .... . • $3,500.00 Appropriation Balances, December 31, 194990,272.71 Balance, December 31, 194913,295 87 Estimated Receipts Surplus 128,882 67 $16,795.87 $2,130,963 29 OVERLAY RESERVE FUND Debits Credits Appropriations $1,785,727.49 Balance January 1, 1949 $I4,642.88 Overlay Deficits . 166.07 Balances Transferred 7,499.53 State and County Assessments .. 111,362.41 Overlay 1949 14,028.85 $22,142 41 Balance to Excess and Deficiency 219,678,47 Debits $2,130,963.29 Transfer by Vote of Town $7,000 00 Balance, December 31, 1949 15,142 41 REVENUE 1950 Credits $22,142.41 Appropriated from Available Funds $26,600.00 EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY 1949 Balance carried to 1950 12,000.00 Credits $38,600 00 Balance, January 1, 1949 .. $276,142.21 Collections on Tax Titles 1,652.45 Debih Audit Adjustment .. ... .. 104 16 Appropriation Special Town Meeting 11-14-49 $38,600.00 Tailings 65.81 1,822.42 Revenue Surplus 219,678.47 $38,600,00 $497,643.10 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS _. Debits Debits Tax Titles taken during 1949 ........ 471.45 Land and Buildings . $5,416,752.49 Approved Transfers 91,600.00 Furniture and Other Property 456,308 69 92,071.45 Balance, December 31, 1949 405,571 65 $5,873,061 18 $497,643 10 Credits Land and Buildings: REVENUE 1949 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building . . $758,000.00 Credits Fire Department 131,680.00 Tax Levy: Sewer Department 964,000.00 Poll ........... .. $8,860.00 Schools 1,619,388.49 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 192 ANNUAL REPORTS Libraries ......... ..... . . 127,500.00 Water (not issued) 50,000 00 Parks and Playgrounds 283,000.00 $1,116,000.00 Public Works Building 104,255.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property . . .. ...... 60,080.00 Total Debt Inside Debt Limit 1,076,000,00 Water Supply ...... .. ... . 1,329,000.00 (including authorized but not issued) Cemeteries . . 39,849.00 $5,416,752.49 Borrowing Capacity Jan 1, 1950 $383,692.10 Furniture and Other Property: TRUST ACCOUNTS Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building $30,650 00 Assets Police Deportment 4,250 00 Trust Funds--Cash and Securities Fire Department 90,655 00 In Custody of. Sealer of Weights and Measures . . . 1,00000 Chairman School Committee . $1,439.88 Tree Warden's Department 2,000 00 Trustees of Public Trusts 138,436.85 Sewer Deportment 1,000 00 Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund 7,707.36 Highway Deportment 118,520 00 Trustees of Cary Memorial Library 30,449.43 Schools 103,024 19 Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System 165,458.58 Libraries 86,000 00 Parks and Playgrounds 3,300 00 $343,492.10 Public Works 3,980 00 =___ -- Water Supply System 9,600 00 Liabilities Cemeteries 2,329 50 School Committee Funds 456,308.69 Flag Fund $119 00 $5,873,061.18 Robert P Clapp School Fund 842 63 George E. Briggs Fund 150 25 Matthew Allen Memorial Fund 120 65 BORROWING CAPACITY Ellen A. Stone School Fund (Income) 207 35 1,439.88 Real and Personal Property: Public Trusts Funds Valuation 1947 Less Abatements $25,598,783 00 Valuation 1948 Less Abatements ....... 26,885,15900 Battle Green Fund—Orin W. Fiske 763 04 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 28,658,240 00 Battle Green Fund—Edith C. Redman . 520 30 Eleanor S. Beals Charity Fund ... ....... . ... .. 2,634 23 Motor Vehiclese Valuation 1947 Less Abatements 1,435,071.00 Leroy S. Blaken Prize Fund 1,054 i 0 0 Valuation 1948 Less Abatements . . 2,173,481.00 LLeroy S. Brown—Patriots' Day Fund 5,396 61 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 2,830,792.00 Cemetery ery PerpetualtuaCare Day Income 316 61 Cemetery Care Funds Colonial (Principal) . .. 1,100 00 87,581,526.00 Colonial (Income) 263.52 Average Valuation for (3) years, less abatements 29,193,842.00 Munroe (Principal) 37,935.00 Borrowing Capacity 5% 1,459,692.10 Munroe (Income) . 780.04 Town Debt December 31, 1949 .. $1,857,000 00 Westview (Principal) .. . . ... 38,227.66 Authorized but not issued . 335,000 00 Westview (Income) 1,796.72 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,516.22 Total $2,192,000 00 ' Emma A. Fiske Flower Fund 303 54 Emma A. Fiske School Fund 211 87 Loan Outside Debt Limit: French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,215 01 Water Debt (issued) $517,000.00 French School Medal Fund 2,712 99 Mun Relief 1938 Mun Relief PWA 48,000.00 Jonas Gammeil Charity Fund • 617 12 . 5 5,000.00 Mun Relief 1938 3,000.{)0 Harriet R Gilmor Charity Fund 764 63 School (Elem. Land) .... .. 18,000 00 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,206 47 School (Elem Bldg) 475,000.00 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 286 09 TOWN QF LEXINGTON 191 194 ANNUAL REPORTS Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,745.92 George O. Smith Park Fund .. 2,573.65 ®Ca- a George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,415 00 -=a a • George W. Taylor Tree Fund .... . 2,425 85 8- - , .o • William A.Tower Memorial Pork Fund 10,000 00 -- Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund .. . 75 76 Ellen A Stone Fund . .... .... .... ... 2,000 00 Samuel E. Raymond Library . .... .... . . 500.00 r"3 n a n N m a to ,o A • -,a o,•a R.,a Charles Lyman Weld Fund 1,400.25 -,s ^', 4 4 c'+ N r- n e? N m.o n o0 = M d N r. N .1'. r7 O to U)b CV Genera M Brown Fund 3,075 ]9 e", a N ra v N v ,o 01 as to Everett Mulliken Fund 5,000 00 1-2 'R N N • . • 4 $138,436 85 Samuel J. Bridge Charity Fund ....... .. 5,427 10 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund 2,280 26 7,707.36. in 0 N co O.N •000, N to >•'O 00'1' m y a.4 7� •on o.en so so 00 •a NN in so DON ,a n] n- CaryMemorialLibrary: " -m cer- -I.r: 6t' u'i 4- o•o. oin•o •a•en •0 co Cao rnn [n Ca Yn 0006 nul Ina O b rte N 4 r)00 taco 4 N o,4 OCO —00 C0N--r7 �C`7 onN Cory Memorial Library Fund 11,047.78 z w� a ri ri ai-- 44.-.. ni>ri v Beals Library Fund 1,104 00 W Laura M. Brigham Library Fund 3,042 50 Leroy S. Brown Library Fund 2,000 00 a g., Geneva Brawn Fund 2,000 00 1 -n w o o N o a o to C7 - N C7 el 0 000 N o 00 v0 v0 ,Q0 MO. ' NO ma 000 u)o In0 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 2,728 47 2 o` o.o0 4 16 v 4o a es: : n u) o 0 o a N 0 0 no;O Marcia Cary Library Fund Income 354.31 sis cr In o, •aro 0%0 N.CO i r-a: 01,1 N'-4 4•01.1 ,n N Goodwin Musical Collection Fund .. 1,025 00 a a� IA.1,025 N "s re- N�+ v ri Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000 00 su Jane Phinney Library Fund 124 19 Z Nelson W. Jenney Library Fund 2,000 00 I. . In War Parents Book Memorial Library 1,750 00 it 3P M - George W Samna Memorial Fund 100.00 _co ra . •. ra Poulin° Burbank Pierce Library Fund 1,000 00 1 m°? . . • N Clara Robbins Library Fund 100 00 in Z F - Wellington Library Fund 1,077 18 0 $30,449.43 a a. Retirement Funds • r : : • - Military Service Fund 1,105 70 0 : • Annuity Savings Fund 91,267 28 a. Annuity Reserve Fund 15,090 03 4 . . • m Pension Accumulation Fund 57,753 63 • • _ : Expense Fund 729 44 = - H Interest Accrued on Investments (487.501 $ • ; x 165,458.58 a • H° . c $343,492.10' 0 ° . E yyyy y E u V u U i V tvj V U • V Z Z : .s' a t t en c iS _to : LN u°i .5 A t c A i 1n : N _ N N .E_LL L_ y a 9, c O C c C 0 O C N C Y QO qC y O O y m o s- _c t o d a m 7t d iC G C d x o E! I1aw oa-w ?aw CL 0.1 °law ;a w 3rxw ut-,n -ate a t- ti U° 3 I w APPROPRIATIONS•-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE-Continued Registration Personal Services 715.00 715.00 Expenses 356 00 347.61 8.39 Public Works,Supt.Office Personal Services 24,493.85 22,773.19 1,720.66 . Expenses 300.00 293,89 6.11 Town Offices&Cary Memorial Personal Services .... 7.790.05 7,790 05 . ... Expenses . 10,565.00 9,727.95 467.05 370.00 Engineering -I Personal Services ,. 17,332 08 17,322.45 9 63 Expenses 1,350.00 1,326.26 23 74 .. . Board of Appeals Z 1949 600 00 499.35 - 100.65 a 1948 .. 42.00 42.00 " Planning Board rn 1948 1,070 00 , ... 1,000.00 70.00 1949 .., 1,70000 55610 1,143.90 Z 6-1 Long Range Planning Committee 500.00500 00 Z Public Works Billing Machine 432 65 131.75 300.90 Police Personal Services 76,384.19 65,681.28 10,702.91 .. Expenses .. 7,057.92 6,983.09 74.83 .. . .. New Cruiser .. .. 900 00 896 95 3.05 Radio System. 4.700.044,700.00 Fire Department Personal Services 83,944.02 82,928.19 1,015.83 Expenses ... 18,078 95 16,526 97 1.98 1,550.00 New Central Fire Station 1,309.70 1,305.24 4 46 .. . Sup.Const. New E.Lex. Fire Station .. 19,631.72 . ,... . 19,631.72 Exp. Incidental Compl E. Lex, Station 3,000.00 .... .... 3,000.00 N APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE-Continued ,o New E. Lex Fire Station 10,000 00 ... -•• 10,000.00 °' Plans Spec E Lex. Fire Station .. 51.68 .... 51 68 Conn. Fire Alarm Fiske School 330.00 330.00 Building& Plumbing Personal Services 5,000 00 5,000 00 Expenses 1,06125 1,060.63 62 ..... Wire Inspector Personal Services 1,100.00 1,100.00 • Expenses 225 00 214.00 11.00 Weights&Measures Personal Services 660.00 660.00 ••-- - Expenses 306 82 306.82 7 Insect Suppression Z Personal Services 544.50 544.50 • Z Wages & Expenses ... 3,500 00 2,578.37 921 63 .... C 1)1 Shade Trees Wages & Expenses .. 5,600.00 4,236 50 1,363.50 x' Forest Fires m Personal Services 50.00 50.00 xi Wages & Expenses 500 00 262.48 237.52 • Dog Officer Personal Services 125.00 125 00 .. Expenses . .... 505 75 492.75 13 00 Health Personal Services. 3,050.29 3,050 29 . .-- Expenses 4,770.00 4,730.92 39 08 Eradication of Mosquitoes . .. .. .... 3,500 00 3,500.00 -...... Milk Inspector Personal Services • ....... 125 00 125 00 - Dog Clinic 389 00 385.86 3 14 Dental Clinic Personal Services . .. 2,000.00 1,411 00 589.00 .... . Expenses 250 00 250.00 APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE-Continued Posture Clinic Expenses 800.00 571.71 228.29 Vital Statistics . .- . . - . 25 00 11.25 13 75 .. . .... Animal Inspector Personal Services 618 75 618 75 Slaughtering Personal Services . • 247 50 247 50 Sewer Maintenance Wages & Expenses . . ... 7,000 00 3,103 64 3,896.36 Sewer Services . 20,000 00 10,098.05 9,901.95 Sewer Construction 8,000.00 8,000.00 _t Drain Construction 54,000.00 42,476.15 9,923 85 1,600 00 9 Drain Easement . 50.00 ........ 50 00 Z Dumps and Ashes 6,500 00 6,116 96 383 04 . Gorbage Collection . 9,600 00 9.600 00 Om Highway Maintenance-Wages & Expenses 64,712 26 58,951 84 5,760.42 Chapter 90 Maintenance . .. 3,000 00 2,799 77 200.23 Chapter 90 Grove Street 5,954 27 9,822 82 15,691 99 85 10 Z Chapter 90 Waltham Street . . .. 13,980 70 10,944.44 3,036 26 G, Construction Colony Road ... .. ........... 12,000.00 11,281.72 718 28 -I Stone Bounds . . 2,500.00 1,40680 1,093 20 Z Sidewalk Construction 12,500 00 6,992 14 1,637 86 3,870.00 Curbing Construction 3,000 00 1,370 56 729.44 900.00 Snow Removal 33,000 00 29,520 78 3,479 22 Traffic Regulation & Control .. 2,250 00 2,221 83 28.17 Street Lights ,.. 27,700 00 25,665 13 2,034.87 ... ..... Street Signs 1949 .. 1,200 00 1,168.34 31.66 Street Signs 1948 . . . . 271 02 270.00 1 02 Highway Road Machinery 1949 22,500.00 22,487.80 12 20 . 1948 143 91 i 43 91 New Equipment 20,800 00 15,388 52 1,81 1.48 3,600.00 Street Construction 3,550.42 3,550.42 .. `a V APPROPRIATIONS---REVENUE end NON-REVENUE---Continued ;a CD Street Construction-Liberty, Ledgelawn, etc . 15,000 00 15,000 00 Welfare Personal Services .. 6,112 35 6,071 49 40.86 Administration . 850 00 850 00 Aid & Expenses .. 26,110.40 25,917.39 193.01 ... .... Dependent Children-Aid& Expenses 15,500.00 15,051.75 448 25 Old Age Assistance 67,888.63 67,689 09 199 54 Veterans Benefits Personal Services 1,147 67 1,147 66 01 Expenses 1949 3,700 00 2,974 82 725 18 Expenses 1948 4 00 4 00 Soldiers Burials 1948 15000 150.00 Z Soldiers Burials 1949 150.00 150.00 Z Schools C Personal Services . 429,108.09 419,684.17 9,423 92 i- Expenses 102,737 00 101,335 33 1,401 67 73 Americanization Classes 203 00 203 00 . Vocational Education Handicraft . . 3,369 50 3,368 00 1 50 .... p Tuition4,000 00 3,399 08 600.92 -I Out of State Travel 250 00 248 04 1.96 Future School Sites 72 25 72 25 New Oil Burner 2,552,53 . ... 2,552.53 . .. Elementary School Bldg Comm . . ... 5,000.00 .. 5,000 00 Remodeling Hancock School 11,935 54 . . 11,935 54 Land for Elementary School 932 25 932.25 Pions&Specifications Elementary. 299.40 299.40 Resurfacing Play Area Porker School 10,000 00 9,400.00 600 00 Incidental Exp New High School 24,814 36 . . .. 23,927,49 886 87 Library Personal Services 21,700 00 21,555 59 144,41 .. . Expenses 8,546 15 8,275 41 270 74 Construction 16,000 00 14,090 85 . ,. . 1,909 15 APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE-Continued Parks Personal Services • 2,953 50 2,953.50 Wages & Expenses 19,925 00 19,093.39 831.61 Recreation Comm Personal Services ...... ... . 4,649 50 4,303 34 346.16 ... . Expenses ... 1,014 43 1,001 42 13.01 Capitol Outlay • .. .. 5,000.00 4,740,09 259 91 .... .. Memorial Day 300 00 286.37 13 63 Patriots' Doy 1950 . . .... 12,000 00 . 12,000 00 Patriots' Day 1949 .... 1,200 00 1,200 00 Police Pensions 8,577 85 8,568 70 9.15 . Fire Pensions .. 5,491 54 5,391 48 100.06 0 Public Works Building 0 Wages & Expenses 14,000.00 10,815.11 2,909 89 275.00 Z Insurance .. 14,976.40 14,694.71 281 69 o Retirement System Funds 22,823.07 22,823.07 Expenses .. 325.00 325.00 .... .. m Administration of Trust Funds 100 00 87.50 12.50 ?� Printing Town Report 1948 1,200 00 1 066.52 133 48 • .. Z Printing Town Report 1949 1,200 00 1,134 00 66.00 O Ambulance Maintenance ... .. .... 850 00 727 30 122.70 Z Unclassified --. ..... 300 00 289 96 10.04 Reserve Fund . .. 20,000.00 14,192.38 5,807 62 Unpaid Bills . 1,621.86 1,621.86 Alterations Buckman Tavern 10,000 00 9,977.33 22 67 MacCauley Land .. 1,850 00 1,850.00 McDevitt Damages 500.00 500 00 Water Maintenance 33,000 00 32,241 83 308.17 450.00 Water Services 1949 21,209 35 20,711 51 497.84 Water Services 1948 781 00 781 00 Water Counstructian21,600 00 21,600 00 Cemetery Maintenance Munroe Personal Services .. 385.00 354.04 30.96 .. Wages 8. Expenses .... 6,100.00 5,991.00 109.00 APPROPRIATIONS-REVENUE and NON-REVENUE-Continued o Westview Personal Services 756.25 678 94 77.31 . ....... Wages & Expenses 9,546.20 9,544.67 1 53 .... .. Capital Outlay .... 3,500 00 3,487.85 12 15 •-. Interest • 21,680 00 21,680 00 Maturing Debt 181,000.00 181,000.00 ••. Total Revenue .. $100,479 05 $1,864,459.12$1,752,800 52 $90,272 71 $121,864 94 North Lexington Sewer $2,573 45 $20 80 $2,552 65 Sewer Mains Trunk Lines 175,582.59 45,000 00 155,944 03 64,738.56 Sewer Const Sundry Streets .. . 51,545.27 3,109.68 54,622.83 132.12 Z Street Construction 5,202.21 5,202.21 ..-. ZG Fallen Road 34815 .... 34815 Water Construction 6-16" 115,331.56 75,000 00 114,709 85 75,621 71 r- Water Construction over 16" 17,311 53 17,311 53 z Public Safety Expenses 907 93 907.93 . Elementary School ........ 266,250.68 ... .. 209,653.40 56,597.28 0 -a Total Nen-Revenue ... $635,253 37 $123,109 68 $540,153 12 $218,209 93 v' 202 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 10 William B. Porter, et al vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155569. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking land for highway purposes 11 William B. Porter, et 01 vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155574 Petition for jury assess- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. ment of damages arising out of taking land for highway purposes. Town Office Building 12 Carl F Uhlendorf, et al vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Lexington 73,Massachusetts Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court Na 155568 Petition for jury assess- Gentlemen: ment of damages arising out of taking land for highway purposes. Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XI of the General By-Laws of the Town of 13 Town of Lexington vs. Thomas Morrison, Middlesex Superior Court Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period No. 14895 Equity Bill in Equity to enjoin violation of Zoning Law from January 1, 1949, to December 31, 1949. 14. Chesley W. Teele vs Paul W Franks (Town of Lexington), District Court of Central Middlesex No 12082. In accordance with the said By-Lows, my report is divided as follows. 15. Fronk L Stevens, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax (a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, Board No. X-74681 Petition for abatement of real estate tax. 1949. 16. Arthur G Brick, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1949. Board No. X-75292. Petition for abatement of real estate tax. lc) All actions settled or disposed of during 1949 17 Carl R. Queander, et al vs Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax (di The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and dis- Board No X-75861. Petition for abatement of real estate tax. bursements far services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel 18 Norman T. May, et al vs Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax during 1949. Board No X-75862. Petition for abatement of real estate tax. (al All actions byor against the Town which were pending on January 1. 1949. 19 Charles Everett Ross, et al vs Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate 9 Tax Board No. X-75949. Petition for abatement of real estate tax 1 Town of Lexington vs. A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior 20 Town of Lexington vs Fulton Brown, Middlesex Superior Court No Court No. 151658. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given 14932 Equity Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning Law. under General Laws, Chapter 117. 2 Town of Lexington vs. A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior (b) All actions brought by or against the Town during 1949. Court No. 151810 Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given 1. Petition of Town of Lexington to Department of Public Utilities re under General Lows, Chapter 117. Merriam Street and Hancock Street Crossings. 3 Owen McDevitt vs. Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior 2. Everett Kour:an vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court Court No 154397. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking No. 160245. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment of land for highway purposes. 3 Town of Lexington vs. a Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior 4 Josephine P. Bailey vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Cam- Court Na. 160480 Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155572 Petition for jury assessment under General Laws, Chapter 117. of damages arising out of taking of land for highway purposes. 4 Ernest B Johnson, Jr., vs, Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court 5. W. John Baskin, et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County No 160246 Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155570. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of land for highway purposes. 5 Ruth Morey, et al vs. Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington, et al, Middlesex Superior Court No, 161981, Petition for Writ of Mandamus 6. Albert H Burnham vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No, 155567. Petition for jury assessment 6. Elmina Munroe, by her Conservators, vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex of damages arising out of taking of land for highway purposes. Superior Court No 162939 Petition for abatement of betterment assessment 7 John J Kelley, et al vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Corn- 7. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr., vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No, 155571 Petition for jury assessment Court No. 162940 Petition for abatement of betterment assessment of damages arising out of taking land for highway purposes Kou8. Everett Kourion vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- 8. Everett tion an r vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 156250 Petition for jury assessment Na. 162941. petition for abatement of betterment assessment of damages arising out of taking of land for highway purposes. 9, Victor H Harmon, et al vs Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington, 9 John Morrow, Jr. et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County et ol, Middlesex Superior Court No 15416 Equity Bill in equity to enjoin action Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No 155573 Petition for jury assess- under General Laws, Chapter 143 ment of damages arising out of taking land for highway purposes • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 204 ANNUAL REPORTS 10. Victor H. Harmon,et al vs. Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington, et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 163710 Appeal under General Laws, 12 Albert F Douglas, et ol vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X-78226 and No. X-81751. Cases disposed of by withdrawal of Chapter 143, Section 10. appeals on agreement to abate taxes on $1,850.00 of assessed valuation. 11 Greenough Bros., Inc., vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court 13 George F Proctor vs. Town of Lexington, Land Court No 11808. Case No. 164524. Action for breach of contract. disposed of by decree clearing cloud on title to real estate 12. Lawrence Bastianelli, et ol vs Town of Lexington, District Court of 14 Chesley W Teele vs Paul W Franks, District Court of Central Middle- Central Middlesex, No. 12608. Action of contract for labor performed for A. D. sex No. 12082 Case disposed by payment of $100.00 Daddario for the benefit of the Town. Idl The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and disburse- 13. 'Town of Lexington vs. Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No. 15535 ments for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel Equity. Bill in Equity to enjoin violation of Zoning Law during 1949 14. Harold Conant vs Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middle- Carl R Queander, et ol vs Town of Lexington $100 00 sex No. 12763. Action for damages to property. Town of Lexington vs Thomas Morrison . 400 00 Cc) All action settled or disposed of during 1949. Norman T May, et al vs Town of Lexington 100 00 1 Town of Lexington vs a Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Charles Everett Ross,el al vs. Town of Lexington . .... ... .. .. 100 00 pe Chesley W Teele vs Paul W. Franks ..,. 50 00 Court No 151810. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given Town of Lexington vs Fulton Brown . .. 200 00 under General Lows, Chapter 117 Case disposed of by payment to Town of Walter M Dec vs Town of Lexington 50 00 $2,500 00. Donald Wilson vs. Town of Lexington . . ... . 10 00 2, Town of Lexington vs Thomas Morrison, Middlesex Superior Court Petition to Department of Public Utilities: No 14895 Equity. Case disposed of by entry of decree enjoining violations of Re. Abolition of gates at Hancock St. and Merriam St. . 200 00 the Zoning Law. Gertrude J Webb vs Town of Lexington 15 00 3. Town of Lexington vs Fulton Brown, Middlesex Superior Court No. Arthur J Williams vs Town of Lexington 100 00 14932 Equity. BIII in Equity to enjoin violation of Zoning Low Disposed of by Disbursements- entry of consent decree dismissing the bill without prejudice upon abatement of Philip H Burt, Shorthand Reporter 18 00 violations. George F Proctor vs Town of Lexington .. .. .. 50 00 4 Victor H. Harmon, et al vs Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington, Town Lexington vs. Estate of Resident of Town ... .. 300 00 et al, Middlesex Superior Court No 15416 Equity. Cose disposed of by entry ofChestDisbursements consent decree dismissing suit Frederice r nL Putnam, Clerk, entry fee 3 00 5. Ruth Morey, et ol vs. Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington, Victor H. Harmon, et al vs. Building Inspector .. ... 500 00 et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 161981. Case disposed of by filing of Rose E Chieso, et al vs Town of Lexington .. .. . . 25 00 Stipulation approved by the Court, the matter in controversy having become moot Ruth Morey, et al vs Building Inspector, et al .. ... 500 00 6_ Town of Lexington, vs. Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No. Disbursements. 15535 Equity. Case disposed of by Final Decree ordering removal of building, Register of Deeds, certified copies of deeds .... .-. 4 00 erected in violation of the Zoning Law, on or before June 1, 1950 W. F. Duggan, Constable, services 11 00 7. Fronk L. Stevens, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Petition to Deportment of Public Utilities Board No. X-74681 and No. X-77969. Cases disposed of by withdrawal of Re Abolition of gates at Woburn Street 100 00 appeals on agreement to abate taxes on $3,000 00 of assessed valuation Frank L Stevens, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors 250 00 8 Arthur G Brick, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Disbuesements Board No X-75292 Case disposed of by withdrawal of appeal without abate- Rgirtet of Deeds,ncertified copies of deeds 4.50 Waltham Street Widening 350.00 meat. Disbursements. 9. Carl R. Queander, et al vs Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate Tox Register of Deeds, certified copies of deeds 8 80 Board No, X-75861. Case disposed of by withdrowal of appeal on agreement Attilio 0 Daddario Sewer Contract 575 00 to abate taxes on $200 00 of assessed valuation, Town of Lexington vs Rose Scurto 350 00 10 Norman T May, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate 'FoxDisbursements 69 Board No X•75862. Case disposed of by withdrawal of appeal on agreement Register of Deeds, certified copies of deed and plan1 00 to abate Loxes on $500 00 of assessed valuation. Middlesex Superior Court, entry fee .... 3 00 Middlesex Deputy Sheriffs, service of process on de- 1 1. Charles Everett Ross, et al vs. Lexington Board of Assessors, Appellate fendant . . . . . 4 00 Tax Board No X-75949. Case disposed of by withdrawal of appeal an agreement George D Ross vs Vara Construction, Inc, and to abate taxes an $750.00 of assessed valuation Town of Lexington, Trustee 20 00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 206 ANNUAL REPORTS Albert F. Douglass, et al vs Town of Lexington . .. 200.00 Drafting and recording various deeds and easements includ- Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four to fill the unexpired ing recording fees 363.40 terms ending March, 1950. Ta vote Yes or No by ballot on the following question• $4,972.24 Shall the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 588 of the Acts of 1948, "An Act authorizing increases of the amounts of pensions pay- My appreciation is hereby extended to the members of the Board of Select• men, the Town Treasurer, the Clerk of the Board of Assessors, the Clerk of the able to certain former public employees who have been YES 1-1 Board of Selectmen, she Superintendent of Public Works, the Building Inspector, retired and to beneficiaries of certain retired public NO I the Town Engineer, the Chief of the Police Department and the members of the employees' several unpaid Boards for the generous assistance and cooperation so graciously The polls will be open at 7 30 A, M and will remain open until 8 00 P M extended to me during the past year You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cory Memoriol Respectfully submitted, Hall in said Town on Monday, the twenty-first day of March, 1949, at 8.00 P M., DANIEL A. LYNCH, of which time and place the following articles are to acted upon and determined Town Counsel exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter Article 2 To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees TOWN WARRANTArticle 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 an- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. ticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1950, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one yeor and to renew any note or To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting. notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec- tion 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and Article 4. To see if the Town will make the usual appropriations for Town ex- in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. penses 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 re- PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL: PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, lotion thereto. CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, en Monday the 7th day of March A.D., 1949, at Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the 7:30 o'clock A. M, then and there to act on the following articles: necessary expenses of the School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in Article T To choose by ballot the following Town Officers: securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department, or act in any other manner One Selectman for the term of three years, in relation thereto. Two members of the School Committee for the term of three years; Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropria- One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years, tion balances in any of the accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or act One member of the Planning Board for the term of one year; One member of the Planning Board for the term of two years; in any other manner in relation thereto. One member of the Planning Board for a term of three years; Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use One member of the Planning Board for the term of four years; money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1949 tax rate, or act in Two members of the Planning Board far a term of five years; any other manner in relation thereto. One Moderator for the term of one year, Article 8 To see if the 'Town will vote to appropriate money to pay any One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year, unpaid bills for prior years of the various Town Departments, or act in any other One Town Clerk for the term of one year; manner in relation thereto, One Town Treasurer for the term of one year; Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Two Constables for the term of one year; the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or act in Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three any other manner in relation thereto years; Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to peti- Qne Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two to fill the unexpired term tion the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1949, or act ending March, 1950; in any other manner in relation thereto. Two TownMeeting Members in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to a g rove an agreement entered terms endinggMarch, ]951; into by the Selectmen with the Veterans Administration far the extension of water TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 208 ANNUAL REPORTS mains to the Bedford Line and supplyingwater therefrom to the Veterans Admin- Health of Lexington or appropriate money under Section 4-A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws for the purpose as set forth in that Section, or act in any other istration Hospital in Bedford, Mass, and to provide for the payment therefor by manner in relation thereto. direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of bonds or Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road notes of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in such ac- the used of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on cepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine during the year 1949 various projects carried on under the direction of said Deportment, the amount of in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, subject to the said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for use of similar equip- assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or other- ment, or oct in any other manner in relation thereto wise acquire any land or easements necessary therefor,and to pay for the same by Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Select- direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or men to appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with bonds of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. G L Chapter 41,Section 4A, or act in any other manner in relation thereto_ Article 13 Ta see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may determine during the year Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such un- 1949 in accordance with St. 1897,Ch. 504 as amended,or otherwise, and to take accepted streets as the Selectmen may determine during the year 1949, or act in by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or easements necessary there- any other manner in relation thereto for, and to pay for the some by direct appropriation, by transfer from available Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or act in any other manner the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works and provide for in relation thereto, payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for in any other manner in relation thereto the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department, or act in any other Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to establish the salary and compensa- manner in relation thereto. tion of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Town Collector of Taxes, being all Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds far the pay- the elected officers of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of mint of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended, and to provide funds necessary therefor Chapter 32, General Laws, as amended, or act in any other manner in relation by direct appropriation, or act in any other manner in relation thereto thereto. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for highway the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Chapter 588 of the Acts of 1948, mointenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, or act in any if accepted by the Town, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropno- other manner in relation thereto tern, by transfer from ovailable funds, or act in any other manner in relation Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of thereto, money for the construction of Grove Street; said money to be used in conjunction Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or ac- with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this cept the layout of as o town way, Woodland Road from Adams Street to York purpose, and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, Street, approximately 1823 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Better- or act in any other manner in relation thereto ment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, dated Article 18 Ta see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of January 7, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land money for the widening of the southeasterly side of Waltham Street from Massa- or easements necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of chusetts Avenue southerly, said money to be used in conjunction with any money said street and said land acquisition by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- that may be allotted for this purpose by the State or County and to provide for the able funds or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town,or act in any manner in payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act relation therm in any other manner in relation thereto Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or ac- Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- cept the layout of as a town way, Colony Road from Grant Street westerly approx- struct cement or bituminous concrete sidewalks where the abutting owner pays imately 810 feet as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and one-half of the cost or otherwise, and provide funds for said construction by direct shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,dated January 7, i 949, appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of these two and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or easements neces- methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. sary therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said street and said Article 20 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- land acquisition by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by struct curbings, and to provide funds for said construction by direct appropriation, the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or thereto act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for the im- the layout of as a town way, Hayes Avenue from Woodland Road to Meriam provement of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under Chap- Street approximately 300 feet os laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment ter 252 of the General Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board of TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209 210 ANNUAL REPORTS Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated Jan- No single family dwelling more than one story in height shall have uary 7, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or a first floor area of less than 500 square feet, or a second floor area easements necessary therefor,and to provide payment for the construction of said of less than 250 square feet. Of the second floor area at least 125 street and said land acquisition by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- square feet shall have a head room of not less than 7 feet, able funds or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto No duplex house shall have a floor area of less than twice the re- Article 31 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Trustees of the quired area for one family dwellings as stated in the preceding paragraph Cary Memorial Library to proceed with the remodeling of the Cory Memorial Li- No two-family dwelling shall have a floor area of less than 700 brory Building substantially in accordance with plans submitted by the said Trust- square feet per family unit including stairways. ees and recommended by them, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to ob- No trailer shall be used as a dwelling unless it conforms with the tain bids and execute contracts for said remodeling, and to provide for the pay- requirements of this Section and Section 29 of the Plumbing By-Lows ment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the• and Article XX of the Building By-Laws issue of bonds or notes of the Town,or act in any other manner in relation thereto Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money far Article 39 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by stone bounds to be installed an streets that have been laid out by the Middlesex striking out paragraph 18 of Section 3 and substituting therefor the following:— County Commissioners and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropria- At the junction of Marrett Road and School Street, Marrett Road and Lincoln tion, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation Street, Lincoln and School Streets commonly known as "The Five Forks", a thereto business district extending from the junction highways of the side lines of Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to re- and upon both sides of oil intersecting streets for a distance of 200 feet and lease to Charles W Ryder and Robert L Ryder, Trustees of Lexington Estates for a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street line in each instance, Trust, an easement for drainage purposes over certain lands of Lexington Estates Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by Trust in consideration for an easement for sewerage purposes across other lands adding to the areas designated as C. 1, or commercial districts—retail stores of said Lexington Estates Trust, from said Trustees, to the Town as agreed by the and other permitted businesses, the following area now designated under said Selectmen subject to the approval of the Town, or act in any other manner in re- Zoning By-Low as an R. 1, or one-family dwelling, a residence district:— lotion thereto Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to determine whether the Board Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Waltham Street and the of Assessors shall consist of three or five persons to be appointed by the southerly end of the business zone as defined in paragraph 16 under Selectmen under the provisions of General Laws, Ter Ed, Chapter 4T, SectioC 1 districts, thence running along Waltham Street S 12° 13' 50" E Section. 26, or act in any other mariner in relation thereto a distcnce of 160.34 feet; thence running S 69° 27' 0" W a distance of 207.92 feet; thence running N 11' 23' 50" W a distance of 293 40 Article 35 To see,if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee feet, thence running N 78° 36' 10" E a distance of 101 45 feet; thence to establish and maintain Government sponsored hot lunch programs in the running S 12° 13' 50" E a distance of 101 45 feet, thence running elementary schools, and to appropriate a sum of money for such purpose and N 77° 46' 10" E a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning and to provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available containing 45,510 square feet more or less. funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 36 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money And you ore directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the for the purpose of resurfacing the play area at the Parker School and provide time of said meeting as provided in the By-lows of the Town for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Article 37. To see if the Town will authorize the Moderator to appoint a Given under our hands at Lexington, this twenty-fourth day of January, building committee to proceed with the erection of a new High School on land A 0, 1949 acquired by the Town for school purposes in June, 1946, to obtain bids on behalf of the town, and to authorize the School Committee to sign a contractGEORGWILLIAM C. PAXTON for the construction of the same, and to provide for payment thereof by direct WILLIA W EMERY appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL of the Town, or by a combination of any of these methods, or act in other FREDERICK M. GAY manner in relation thereto DONALD E. NICKERN Selectmen of Lexington Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building By-Laws. JOHN C RUSSELL, by adding under Article VIII Section 1, a new subsection ill] to read as follows. A true Copy, Attest Constable of Lexington (11 No single family dwelling one story in height shall have a floor area of less than 700 square feet TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 212 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN Edward McGrory Teller Barbaro O'Connor Teller February 26, 1949 Clyde E. Steeves • Teller To the Town ClerkTeller Mary S. H. Ellis . I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by posting printed copies of Precinct Three the foregoing warrant in the Town Office Building and seven other public . ..... Warden Sidney U Robbins . places in the Town, and by moiling a printed copy of the some to every Charles F. Vaughan Inspector registered voter in the Town 13 days before the time of said meeting. Inspector Florence M Bruce .. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Emma Zits° Clerk Henry P Meade Teller Constoble of Lexington Rosalie MacDonald . Teller Gladys T Watson . Teller Elizabeth A. McCormack Teller ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Edna D. Anderson Taller ............... Ella G Callahan .,....... . Teller MARCH 7, 1949 Precinct Four In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lex- Lester L Andrews Warden ington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington Monday, Harry Boyd . ...... Inspector March the seventh in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-nine at Helen M. Kirk Inspector seven-thirty o'clock in the forenoon. Mary J Ferry . Clerk Agnes G Hall ... . . • . Teller The following places were designated as the voting places far the various precincts Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Catherine M Ferry Teller Florence P Tobin " Teller Memorial Hall Robert E. Ryon . . Teller The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, Marie E. McAnoul . Teller and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: Mary A. Spellman . Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven-thirty o'clock A. M. Precinct One and remained open until eight o'clock P. M, after which time, after due notice, they were closed Charles J. Dailey . Warden The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. K.Claudine FosterInspector Alice G. Marshall Inspector The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally Mary E. StonkordClerk sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. ... lido J Field . . Teller The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows . • Annie H. McDonnell Teller Precinct One 1872 One thousand eight hundred seventy-two George F. Stygles Teller Precinct Two 1464 One thousand four hundred sixty-four Helga M. Carlson . . Precinct Three 1640 One thousand six hundred forty Henry F. Brander Teller Precinct Four 1929 One thousand nine hundred twenty-nine Gwendoline JohnsonTeller . .. Frances Balough Teller Total 6905 Six thousand nine hundred five Frances Lewis Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Precinct Two Clerk at his office Helen K. Fitzgerald Warden The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the results as Randall Richards Inspector follows! Ralph I Dole " ' — ' " . Inspector Precinct One 788 Seven hundred eighty-eight John H Dacey — .. . . . Clerk Precinct Two 713 Seven hundred thirteen Elizabeth R. Nourse i Teller Precinct Three 848 Eight hundred forty-eight Eleanor T. Rusted .Teller Precinct Four 770 Seven hundred seventy Gertrude H Mara ' . Teller " Mary G. Oliver Teller Total 3119 Three thousand one hundred nineteen h 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 214 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN CLERK MODERATOR Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total James J. Carroll 683 650 763 702 2798 Charles E. Ferguson .... ..... 662 629 739 683 2713 Blanks .... . ... ... 105 63 85 68 321 Dorothea 5 Dodge 1 0 0 0 1 Robert H Holt 0 0 1 0 1 788 713 848 770 3119 Blanks 125 84 108 87 404 James J. Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year. SELECTMAN 788 713 848 770 3119 Charles E Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Lewis L Hoyt 380 421 503 411 1 715 PLANNING BOARD—ONE YEAR Paul J McCormack .. 392 269 320 342 1323 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Dorothea S. Dodge 0 1 0 0]0 22 25 F 0 80 11... .. Alden L Ripley . 650 609 706 636 2601 Blanks _ Blanks 138 104 142 134 518 788 713 848 770 3119 788 713 848 770 3119 Lewis L Hoyt was elected Selectman for three years Alden L Ripley was elected to the Planning Board for one year TOWN TREASURER PLANNING BOARD—TWO YEARS Pre I Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Totol James .1 Carroll . .. .. .... .. . 714 656 773 704 2847 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pro.3 Pre 4 Total Blanks 74 57 75 66 272 Richard P Cromwell .. 638 603 687 635 2563 Blanks 150 1 i0 161 135 556 788 713 848 770 3119 788 713 848 770 3119 James J Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year Richard P. Cromwell was elected to the Planning Board for two years COLLECTOR OF TAXES PLANNING BOARD—THREE YEARS Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total Pre William S 5campre 1 Pre 2 P 3 Pre 4 Total man 713 655 789 708 2865 Winfield S Caouette 448e1 re re re 484 1907 Blanks 75 58 59 62 254 — �. _ Peter Zitso ..... .... . ... .... . ... ... 278 193 295 242 1008 788 713 848 770 3119 Dorothea 5 Dodge .. .. . .. 0 0 1 0 1 William 5 5camman was elected Collector of Taxes for one year Blanks .......... 62 47 50 44 203 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER 788 713 848 770 3119 Pre.1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total Winfield 5. Caouette was elected to the Planning Boord for three years. Gail W. Smith 678 632 755 683 2748 Paul Hederstedt .... 0 0 1 0 1 PLANNING BOARD—FOUR YEARS Blanks . 110 81 92 87 370 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total — — Frederic K Johnson642 603 720 670 2635 788 713 848 770 3119 Blanks ... .... 146 110 128 100 484 Gail W Smith was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years 788 713 848 770 3119 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Frederic K. Johnson was elected to the Planning Board for four years. Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total Charles G Davis 399 498 520 504 1921 PLANNING BOARD—FIVE YEARS Myron C Fisher . .. 454 428 496 468 1846 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre 4 Total Dorothea 5 Dodge 377 222 300 220 1119 Alan G. Adams 588 583 674 613 2458 Charles McCormack0 0 1 0 1 William G. Potter 552 550 633 560 2295 Blanks ... ... .... ... 346 278 379 348 1351 Blanks ..... 436 293 389 367 1485 1576 1426 1696 1540 6238 1576 1426 1696 1540 6238 Charles G Davis and Myron C Fisher were elected to the School Committee Alan G Adams and William G Potter were elected to the Planning Board for for three years. five years. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 215 216 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLES *Selden M. Loring 468 Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total `John F. Manley . .................... 380 James J. Lima 346 401 405 432 1584Edmund J Nagle .... 281 John C. Russell 639 570 664 601 2474Fronk R. Parsons 369 William S. Sullivan 306 244 320 250 1120 `Marjorie Pierce 475 Blanks 285 211 307 257 1060 *Donald T. Pring 422 Leslie C. Read 347 1576 1426 1696 1540 6238 'Henry W. Robertson 429 James .1, Lima and John C. Russell were elected Constables for one year, *Chnrles E Scribner 473 `Dexter A. Smith 467 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Joseph L Weis .... 230 Dorothea S. Dodge 1 PRECINCT ONEBlanks 3241 "Gilbert A Arnold .... 491 'Henry Brisk 417 • Tawn Meeting Members elected for term of three years Alfred S Busa 296 James B Bushard 320 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR Gaetano Buttaro 351 PRECINCT TWO Donald T Clark 367 "Edward Hamlin 515 "Frank A. Currier, Jr. ......... . 379 Blanks 198 'Ernest Cutter 514 "Myron C. Fisher - .. . . . 423 * Town Meeting Member elected for term of one year. *John Fawle405 "Patrick .1. Furdan385 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Jerome F. Garrity 307 PRECINCT THREE Ellis J Green .... 314 584 Howard F. Hamacher 352 *Alan G Adams 261 *Lloyd C Harding 423 John B. Beardsley 289 "Arnold E. Howard419 Carroll 1-1. Beers 472 *Donald Irwin 410 Ronald D. Brown 503 *James Paul McCarthy .. .. .. 451 *Albert H. Burnham 215 Francis J. Moore 379 James N Carey ........ . • •Eugene L. Morgan 420 Edward B Cass .... .. ••••• 227 *Thomas C. Morris 385Grant B Cole ....... 293 'Haskell W. Reed 394 *George Calesworthy, Jr 296 "Harold E. Stevens 405 Philip A Comley .. . . 4d Roger W. Ihwing . 233 Edward D Duncan 306 'Emile J. Vadeboncoeur 438 *Gardner C Ferguson 252 Rudolf Summers 2 Donald M Fifield .. 203 Blanks 3716 John T Fitzgerald 278 Bradford Giddings 305 PRECINCT TWO *John W. Hess *Milton F. Hodgdon . ............. ..... 397 *Robert M. Coquillette 405 John F. MacNeil 210 'Ernest 3 Crerie .. 428 *Richard W Maynard .... 475 'William Wallace Ferguson 492 *Charles A McCormack . .. 364 *Howard W. Foley 475 'Ruth Morey 419 *Bertram P. Gustin 444 'Clayton N. Morse 463 *Witham M. Hall 453 Lyle M. Morse - 267 'Harold T. Handley 523 Robert A. Porter ..... 211 *James A. Harding, Jr. 428 *Robert L. Ryder 386 *Alice Munson Holmes 380 *George B Sargent 398 'Robert H. Holt 509 •Clarence Shannon .... 379 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON 217 218 ANNUAL REPORTS Donald J Show 199 Dorothea S Dodge 4 Milton C. Shaw ... 124 Blanks 3011 James W. Smith, Jr. 252 *Frederick J Spencer ...... . .... ... ........ 298 * Town Meeting Members elected for three years William S Sullivan . , 181 'Carl W Terhune . ... 343 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR •Ralph H. Tucker .. 379 Ralph P Webster ... . ... .... . . .. 263 PRECINCT FOUR Donald E. Williamson . .. .. .. .. .. 195 *Caroline F. Deloury ... .. . 540 Dorothea S Dodge 3 *James A. Peirce .. .. 575 Blanks ......... .... .... ... 3434 Blanks 425 • Town Meeting Members elected for three years. ' Town Meeting Members elected for one year, QUESTION—PENSIONS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS Pre.l Pre.2 Pre 3 Pre 4 Total PRECINCT THREE Yes 272 288 266 307 1133 No .. 228 239 220 242 929 'H Webster Thomas .. 565 Blanks . . 288 186 362 221 1057 'Peter Zitso 609 Blanks . .. .... 522 788 713 848 770 3119 — A true record. * Town Meeting Members elected for two years. Attest' JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS PRECINCT FOUR 'Cori E Bryant .... 482 SPECIAL ELECTION TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Alice F Burrows ......... ... .. 329 William P. Clark • 334 PRECINCT ONE *Adrian W. Cleveland 403 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 292 MARCH 21, 1949 *Francis W. Copp .... 376 Special Election held to decide the tie vote between Donald T. Clark, 25 *Francis B. Culbertson .... .. . .. 415 Moon Hill Road and Francis J. Moore, 222 Fallen Road, for the seventeenth *Howard E. Custance .. 507 position at the Annual Town Election held March 7, 1949 'George M. Fuller 493 Meeting coiled to order at 7 30 P M by Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. 'Ernest A. Giroux 462 There were forty Town Meeting Members present *Paul Elliott Hanna 279 Poul J McCormack was unanimously elected as Clerk for the meeting. Paul Hanson ... 501 John E. Harvey . . 251 Charles T Abbott was unanimously elected as Chairman for the meeting. 'Elmer C Houdlette ... . .. 412 Aiden L Ripley served as Teller. 'Roy Johnsen 383 Voting was by means of secret ballot. Winston H. Johnson 250 Donald T Clark received twenty-five votes_ Merlin J Ladd .. 353 Francis J Moore received fifteen votes. "George A. Mallion .... .... . . . 355 Donald T Clark was elected as a Town Meeting Member, Precinct One, for *Thomas H. Moon . . .... .. . ..... 449 a term of three years ending in 1952. *Donald E Nickerson, Jr ... ... . . 374 JAMES J. CARROLL, Daniel P O'Connor „ 190 Town Clerk .William C Paxton, Jr .. . .... ... 503 Helen Barry Saran° .. . .. .. .. 303 Lexington, Mass. 'Gail W Smith 519 March 23, 1949 1, Donald T. Clark, do hereby acceptmy election as a Town MeetingMem- 'I g N Swenson 395 ber, Precinct One, for a term of three years ending in March, 1952. "Frederick D Wells • 463 (Signed) DONALD T CLARK TOWN OF LEXINGTON 219 220 ANNUAL REPORTS SPECIAL ELECTION TOWN MEETING MEMBERS REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CARY LECTURES PRECINCT THREE VOTED That the report of the Committee on Cory Lectures be accepted MARCH 21, 1949 and the Committee discharged. Special Election held to elect a Town Meeting Member for a term of one REPORT OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE year to fill the vacancy of George Ripley, 73 Meriam Street. The Committee for the lectures under the wills of Eliza CaryFarnham end Meeting called to order at 7 45 P M by Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. There were thirty Town Meeting Members present. Susanna E. Cary submits its nineteenth annual report covering the period from George E.Graves was unanimously elected as Clerk far the meeting. January 1, 948, to December 31, 1948. Norman A. Downs was unanimously elected as Chairman for the meeting. The first two lectures of January 7 and February 13, 1948, were in charge Leland H Emery served as Teller. of the committee whose members were Mrs. Raymond Bond, Mr. Walter E. Sands Nominations were made from the floor for Grant B. Cole, 97 Bloke Road, and Mr• Philip Clark, Chairman The Town Moderator, Mr Robert Holt, ap- which was duly seconded, also for Bradford Giddings, 3 Stetson Street, which was pointed a new committee in May, 1948, due to the resignation of Mrs. Bond and duly seconded Mr. Clark. The new committee hos had one lecture in 1948, Miss Cornelia Otis Nominations closed,as motion made and seconded. So voted. Skinner. Balloting was by means of a secret ballot. The lectures in 1948 were as follows. The result as follows: January 7th—"Jungle Family" Grant B. Cole received twenty-four votes. Sasha Siemel presented lecture of tiger hunting in South Bradford Giddings received six votes. America with colored movies, two performances. Grant B. Cole was elected as a Town Meeting Member, Precinct Three, for February 13th— a term of one year, ending in March, 1950 The Helmericks, a young American couple who flew in their own plane JAMES J CARROLL, to Alaska, presented "We Live in Alaska" lecture with colored movies Town Clerk movies. October 11th— Lexington, Mass Cornelia Otis Skinner in her Original Monologue character Sketches. March 24, 1949 The expenses incurred for these 1948 lectures which have been defrayed by 1, Grant B Cole, do hereby accept my election as o Town Meeting Member, the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund amounted to $1,350 75 We are pleased Precinct Three, for a term of one year, ending in Morch, 1950 to report that these lectures have been attended to the capacity of the auditorium {Signed) GRANT B COLE and much to our regret we were forced to close the doors a full half hour before the performance of Miss Skinner began. Because these lectures are for Lexington Residents only, we have asked identification as such to be presented at the doors. Respectfully submitted, ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MRS. ROBERT H MOORE MR. GARDNER FROST HELD MARCH 21, 1949 MR WALTER E. SANDS, Chairman Town Meeting called to order at 8 o'clock by the Moderator, Charles E. Voted to be accepted and placed on file 8:02 P. M. Ferguson Under Article 2. William E. Phillips presented the report of the Lexington 9 There were 196 Tawn Meeting Members present. War Memorial Committee reading as follows Town Clerk, James .1 Carroll, read the Warrant for the meeting until, upon a motion which was duly seconded, further reading of the Warrant was waived REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 8.01 P M. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Constable's Return of the Warrant To the Town Meeting Members: for the meeting. 8:01 P. M. In accordance with the vote of the Town Meeting of April 1, 1946, at which George W. Emery, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moved to take up time the Moderator was instructed to appoint a committee to study the matter of Article 2_ a War Memorial and report to a future Town Meeting, Under Article 2. Harvey F. Winlock, Chairman of the Appropriation Corn- p your committee hereby submits the following report• mittee, presented the Appropriation Committee Report which was voted to be ac- From the outset the committee unanimously agreed that its study should be cepted and placed on file 8 02 P M directed toward finding a useful living memorial that would especially benefit the Under Article 2 Walter F. Sands presented the Report of the Cary Lectures youth of succeeding generations For several months thereafter, the committee, Committee as follows: individually and collectively, combed every source of informotion for ideas suited TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 222 ANNUAL REPORTS to this objective. This search included contacts with similar committees end pro- Lexington, Moss. jects throughout New England, extensive sifting of suggestions from all sources, March 21, 1949 and an editorial by Mr Alan Adams in the Minute Man inviting everyone locally VOTED to be accepted and placed on file. 8:06 P. M to propose any possible ideas. Our aim in this search was to be all inclusive, George W Emery moved. despite our agreed objective of in memorial that would benefit present and future youth of our Town VOTED That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cory When this committee was satisfied that all possible projects had been pm- for the current year, tented, prolonged discussion of the merits of each of them led to a preliminary Carried Unanimously 8:07 P M listing of the ten best ideas in each member's judgment This revealed that the Under Article 2 Alan G Adorns presented the following: committee considered twenty projects suitable for further discussion. Again we Moved That a Committee of fifteen be appointed by the Board of Select- weighed each of them, both as to its value to the community and as o fitting War men to prepare plans for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington on Memorial. Once again we took a vote, selecting the ten best of the twenty pro- April 19, 1950 and that this Committee report to the Board of Selectmen not later jects under consideration and rating them one, two, three and up to ten. than October 1, 1949 The result was astonishing By an overwhelming margin three projects stood Carried Unanimously 8 08 P M. out from all the rest and the one that we shall recommend in this report ranks William E. Phillips presented the following: considerably above the other two In fact, the practical unanimity, without our VOTED That the moderator appoint a committee of not less than seven having sought it, so surprised us that we considered some form of town plebescite. 17) to develop the details and cost of the proposed Veteran's Memorial Library, as lest we be guilty of coming to an agreement too easily and readily. Various means recommended by the War Memorial Committee in its report doted March 21, of sounding the town's opinion were discussed at three meetings. Each presented 1949 in cooperation with the High School Building Committee, and report to a such difficulties that it was finally decided, instead, to publicize the ten projects future Town Meeting. through the columns of the Minute Man. Accordingly such a report to the Citi- Carried Unanimously 8:08 P. M. lens was mode in a story published lost summer Suggestions to the committee Walter E. Sands presented the following: were invited and the committee followed this up with discussion with anyone who was willing to listen. VOTED That the Board of Selectmen appoint a Committee to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting on the advantages or disadvantages of having When deliberations were resumed after the summer, the committee hod crys- a Town Manager for the Town of Lexington tallized its thoughts, after discussing them with the townspeople, to the point where Carried Unanimously 8 09 P. M it was convinced that its first choice of a project was outstanding and that it Charles G Davis, Chairman of the School Building Committee, moved that should be so recommended. the meeting take up Article 37 which was not carried. 8:10 P. M, Under Article 2. Harold E Stevens presented the following: Accordingly, the committee recommends: VOTED That the Moderator be authorized and directed to appoint a Corn- (I) That, when the new high school is constructed, the library therein be mittee of five residents of the Town to make a thorough study of the present cap- distinctively decorated, furnished and equipped; that it be dedicated as a living Ito!outlay requirements of the Town and those that may reasonably be anticipated memorial to the war dead of this Town, and designated as the VETERAN'S MEM- within the next five years,and to file a report on oil such projects of the next an- ORIAL LIBRARY. nual Town Meeting, together with the Committee's recommendations as to the projects that should be undertaken within the five year period and as to the date (2 That the Moderator appoint a committee of not less than seven to de- on which each recommended project should be started velop the details and cost of this Memorial Library in co-operation with the High Amendment to the motion presented by Roland B Greeley that the commit- School Building Committee, and report to a future Town Meeting tee consist of fifteen members instead of five members 13) That the Town amend its by-lows so that annually a committee of three The amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve as the Veteran's Memorial 8:22 P M Library Committee, for the purpose of perpetuating the usefulness of this living Original motion as presented by Harold E. Stevens voted upon and declared memorial carried by voice vote 8 23 P M Respectfully submitted, Charles G Davis moves that Article 37 be taken up. There were no ob- LEXINGTON WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE jections 8 23 P M Clyde A. Booker George V. Morse Charles G Davis presents the following: Lyon Carter A. Edward Rowse Article 37 VOTED To raise and appropriate Two-Million, Two Hundred Archibald R.Giroux Robert H.Watt Thousand ($2,200,000 00) Dollars for the Construction and original equipping .lennie A.Grindle William E. Phillips, and furnishing of a new high school building on land acquired by the Town for Steele Lindsay Chairman school purposes in June 1946 substantially in accordance with the plans sub- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 224 ANNUAL REPORTS mitred and recommended by the School Committee. to provide for the payment The Moderator declared that the motion of J. Russell Wood hod precedence, thereof by a transfer of Ten-Thousand ($10,000 00) Dollars from the Excess and which was put to a vote and declared lost by voice vote 11 00 P M Deficiency Account and the issue of bonds and notes of the Town in the amount The Moderator declared the amendment of Charles G. Davis would now be ' of Two-Million One-Hundred-Ninety Thousand ($2,190,000.00) Dollars, and that voted upon stating it would require a two-thirds vote. the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized John H. Devine asked to have the vote taken by ballot. to borrow the sum of Two-Million One-Hundred Ninety-Thousand l$2,190,000.00) The Moderator states that it will be token by standing vote, the result being Dollars and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in not more than as follows twenty years, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of In Favor Tellers apposed 1947, as amended by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1949. 31 Walter E. Sands 12 That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to enter into a 58 Thomas A Napoli 35 contract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnish- 29 Ray E. Johnsen 09 ing of said building, and that the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and -- directed to appoint a High School Building Committee of five members consist- 118 56 ing of two members of the School Committee and three other citizens to super- Two-thirds being in favor, the Moderator declared amendment adopted vise the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said High School Build- i 1 05 P A question arose regarding the figures, whereby the Moderator stated ing. 8:48 P. M. the total vote was 174, two-thirds being 116 As the result showed 1 1$, it meant The Moderator stated Sec. 16, Art. 5 of the By-Laws would not apply. Car- it was carried by two votes. Ernest Cutter asked for reconsideration Seconded by tied 8:48 P,M. John H Devine Voice vote token Declared lost 11•06 P. M. General discussion by many speakers until 10:31 P. M Harold B. Lamont moved for adjournment. 11 07 P M Motion read by J Russell Wood to amend Article 37 as presented, which Under Article 2. Charles G. Davis presented the Report of the High School was not accepted by the Moderator. 10:34 P. M. Planning Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file and the Discussion concerning the amendment committee be discharged. 11:08 P. M. Recess declared by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson, at 10:35 P. M. William H Lyon moved that meeting be adjourned until 8 P M., Monday, Meeting declared open again at 10:55 P. M. next, March 28, 1949. 11:09 P. M. J. Russell Wood withdraws his motion. 10.55 P M So voted, and the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned until 8 P. M.. Motion presented by J Russell Wood as follows That further action on the Monday, March 28, 1949. 11:10 P. M. new High School Building be postponed to the next Annual Town Meeting, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 10:56 P.M. Charles G. Davis presents an amendment to amend the motion of J. Russell Wood as follows: Article 37. VOTED• To raise and appropriate two million two hundred ADJOURNED TOWN MEETI NG thousand l$2,000,000 00) dollars for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of o new high school building on lond acquired by the Town for school HELD MARCH 28, 1949 purposes in June 1946 substantially in accordance with the plans submitted and recommended by the School Committee; to provide for the payment thereof by a Town Meeting called to order at 8 03 P M by the Moderator, Charles E. transfer of ten thousand ($10,000 00) dollars from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- Ferguson. count and the issue of bonds and notes of the Town in the amount of two mil- There were 190 Town Meeting Members present lion one hundred ninety thousand (($1,990,000 00) dollars, and that the Treas- Town Counsel Daniel A. Lynch speaks giving an explanation and stating urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to bar- necessary to review Article 37 of the Town Meeting held March 21, 1949 mov- row, the sum of two million one hundred ninety thousand ($1,990,000.00) dollars ing that said Article 37 be re-opened. and to issue bands or notes of the Town therefor payable in not mare thon twenty years, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of Eugene T Buckley asked the Moderator if such action was legal under Sec- 1947, os amended by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1949. tion 16 of the Town By-Lows. The Moderator answered in the affirmative That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to enter into a The motion to re-open Article 37 was voted upon and carried by voice vote contract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of 8:17 P. M said building, and to approve all bills incurred thereby, and that the Moderator Charles G Davis presents the following: be and he hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a High School Building I move that the vote of the Town Meeting on March 21, 1949 on the Committee of five members consisting of two members of the School Committee and three other citizens to supervise the construction, original equipping and fur- amendment to the original motion under Article 37 be rescinded, nishing of said High School Building, and provided that no contracts shall be Vote as presented declared lost by voice vote. Said action not being unon- awarded hereunder prior to February 1st, 1950. 10. 58 P. M. imous, the Moderator asked for a standing vote as follows: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225- 226 ANNUAL REPORTS In Favor Tellers Opposed 46 Frank B. Custgnce 0 Rising Vote Taken 100 Francis W. Copp 0 In Favor Tellers Opposed 35 William E. Phillips 1 31 Fronk B Custonce 14 -- 68 Francis W Copp 32 181 I 27 William E Phillips 10 Carried at 8.20 P M — Charles G. Davis presents the following: }26 56 Amendment adopted 8 31 P. M. I move that the vote of the Town Meeting on March 21, 1949 on the amend- men{ to the original motion under Article 37 be rescinded. A. Edward Rowse moves that the vote an the main motion as amended be Carried unanimously at 8.21 P. M. taken by means of o secret ballot. Charles G. Davis presents the following amendment Seconded by Rev. Handley I move to withdraw the amendment made upon my motion an March 21, Rising vote taken as follows: 1949 to the original motion under Article 37. In Favor Tellers Opposed Carried unanimously at 8:22 P. M 37 Fronk B. Custonce 5 Charles G. Davis presents the following amendment- 78 Francis W. Capp 21 I move that the original motion under Article 37 be amended by striking 19 William E. Phillips 18 out the words 'Two-Million Two-Hundred Thousand Dollars' and the figures '$2,200,000.00' wherever the same appear in said original motion, and by sub- 134 44 stituting therefor the words 'Two-Million Dollars' and the figures '$2,000,000 00'; Carried 8.35 P. M. by striking out the words 'Two-Million One-Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars' Moderator declares recess while ballot box made ready by the Town Clerk. and the figures '$2,190,000.00' wherever the same appear in said original mo- 8.37 P M. lion, and by substituting therefor the words 'One-Million Nine-Hundred Ninety Fronk E. Custonce, Francis W Copp and William E. Phillips appointed by Thousand Dollars' and the figures '$1,990,000 00', and by adding to the end of the Moderator as Tellers who distributed a "Yes" and a "No" ballot to each said original motion the words 'provided, however, that no bonds or notes sholl Town Meeting Member present. be issued and no contracts shall be awarded or entered into hereunder prior to Ballot box ready at 8.47 P. M. showing 000.0, the Moderator declaring the February 1, 1950' meeting now in order. Article 37. VOTED. To raise and appropriate Two Million {$2,000,000.00) The Moderator read Article 37 as amended, the voting to proceed, with in- Dollars far the construction and original equipping and furnishing of a new high structions to the Town Meeting Members voting, to place either a "Yes" or "No" school building on land acquired by the Town for school purposes in June 1946 ballot in the ballot box, a two-thirds vote required. substantially in accordance with the plans submitted and recommended by the As each Town Meeting Member cast his vote his name was checked from School Committee, to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of Ten Thou- the check list being used. sand ($10,000 00) Dollars from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the issue The total vote shown on the ballot box was 188, although during the of bonds and notes of the Town in the amount of One-Million Nine-Hundred course of the voting, the ballot box become stalled and did not register two Ninety Thousand ($1,990,000.00) Dollars, and that the Treasurer, with the op- votes. proval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of One-Million Nine-Hundred Ninety Thousand [$1,990,000.00) Dollars, and to is- The appointed tellers counted the votes cast, with the following results. sue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in not more than twenty years, iths-1D9 No-81 Total-—390 which agreed with check list used. in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of 1947, as amend- ed by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1949 The result not being two-thirds in favor the Moderator declared the motion That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to enter into a lair at 9:20 P.M. contract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of George W. Emery moves to take up Article 3. said building, and that the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and di- Article 3. VOTED That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the rected to appoint a High School Building Committee of five members consisting Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time of two members of the School Committee and three other citizens to supervise in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1950, the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said High School Building, and to issue a note or notes that may be given for a period of less than one year. provided, however, that no bands or notes shall be issued and no contracts shall: Carried Unanimously 9:21 P.M. be awarded or entered into hereunder prior to February 1, 1950. George W. Emery moves to take up Article 4, stating the amounts if voted, Moderator reads the amendment. included a ten per cent raise in salaries,as approved by the Board of Selectmen and Voice vote on amendment. the Appropriation Committee Moderator undecided 8:28 P.M. Article 4. VOTED. That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year and be assessed except where a transfer is indicated: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 228 ANNUAL REPORTS APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE ($24,493.85 of which $7,000.00 ore to Personal Services $595.00 be transferred from the Water Dep't Avail- Expenses 900.00 able Surplus Account and $17,493.85 are Carried Unanimously 9:24 P.M. to be raised by direct assessment.) SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Expenses .... . ... .. 300.00 Personal Services 6,694 02 Carried Unanimously 9 27 P.M. Expenses (Includes $500 for Recreation TOWN OFFICES $ CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Committee) .... ..... 2,335.00 Personal Services . .. 7,790 05 Carried Unanimously 9:24 P M Expenses 10,565 00 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 9 28 P.M Personal Services . .. 7,944 69 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 9:24 P.M. Personal Services .... . 17,332 08 Expenses 1,350.00 TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Carried Unanimously 9:28 P M Personal Services 1,549.35 Expenses 727,80 BOARD OF APPEALS Carried Unanimously 9 24 P.M. Expenses 600.00 Carried Unanimously 9.28 P.M. COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 4,074.22 PLANNING BOARD Expenses 1,850.00 Expenses .... 1,700.00 Carried Unanimously 9;24 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9:28 P M. ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services . . .. .. 12,898 54 Personal Services 76,384.19 Expenses 1,500 00 Expenses 6,400.00 Carried Unanimously 9 25 P M Carried Unanimously 9:28 P M LAW DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services .. .. 2,200.00Personal Services 83,944.02 Special Fees .... 1,300 00 Expenses .. .. ... 18,000.00 Expenses 425 00 Carried Unanimously 9:28 P M Carried Unanimously 9:25 P.M BUILDING & PLUMBING DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services 2,180 57 Personal Expenses 5,000 00 Expenses 350.00 Expenses .... .. . .. 1,045 00 Carried Unanimously 9 25 P M Carried Unanimously 9 29 P.M. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—JURISDICTION SELECTMEN WIRE INSPECTOR Expenses .. .. Expenses 2,200.00 Carried Unanimously 9.26 P.M. PersonaleServices 1,100 00 es .. 225 00 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—JURISDICTION TOWN CLERK Carried Unanimously 9 29 P M. Expenses 450.00 Carried Unanimously 9:26 P.M. SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Personal Expenses 660 00 REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT Expenses 300 00 Personal Services 715.00 Carried Unanimously 9:29 P.M. Expenses 220.00 Carried Unanimously 9:26 P.M. INSECT SUPPRESSION Personal Services 544 50 PUBLIC WORKS SUP'T. OFFICE Wages & Expenses ... . .. 3,500.00 Personal Services 24,493.85 Carried Unanimously 9:29 P M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 230 ANNUAL REPORTS SHADE TREES SEWER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses 5,000.00 Wages & Expenses . 7,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:29 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 52 P.M, FOREST FIRES SEWER SERVICES Personal Services ... 50.00 Services 20,000.00 Wages & Expenses 500 00 Carried Unanimously 9:53 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 30 P.M. DRAIN CONSTRUCTION DOG OFFICER Sundry Streets 54,000.00 Personal Services 125 00 (Of which $30,000.00 are to be trans- Expenses 150 00 ferred from the Excess & Deficiency Ac- Carried Unanimously 9.30 P.M. count and $24,000.00 ore to be raised by HEALTH DEPARTMENT direct assessment.] Personal Services 2,956 65 Carried Unanimously 9:53 P.M. Expenses 4,000.00 GARBAGE COLLECTION Alfred P Tropeana offers the following motion: Expenses 9,600.00 Moved to amend the vote by striking out$2,956.65 Carried Unanimously 9:54 P.M. for services and substitute in lieu thereof the sum CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES of $770.00, and by striking out the sum ofWages & Expenses 5,000 00 $4,000 00 for expenses and substitute in lieu Explanations by George W Emery thereof the sum of $3,700.00. Carried Unanimously. 10 00 P.M. George E Russell granted permission by the Moderator to speak from the balcony. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Amendments as presented voted upon and declared Wages & Expenses 14,000.00 lost by voice vote at 9.50 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10.00 P.M. MILK INSPECTOR HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Personal Services 125.00 Wages & Expenses 63,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:50 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10:00 P.M. DOG CLINIC HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD MACHINERY Expenses 389.00 Carried Unanimously 9:50 P.M. Expenses .. . 22,000 00 (This amount to be transferred trransferred from the DENTAL CLINIC Road Machinery Fund) Personal Services ......... 2,000.00 Carried Unanimously 10 00 P M. Expenses 250.00 SNOW REMOVAL Carried Unanimously 9:50 P.M. Wages & Expenses 33,000 00 POSTURE CLINIC Explanations by George W. Emery Expenses ... 800.00 Carried Unanimously 10:03 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 50 P M TRAFFIC REGULATIONS & CONTROL VITAL STATISTICS Expenses 2,250.00 Expenses25.00 Carried Unanimously 10:03 P.M. Carried Unanimously 9 50 P M STREET LIGHTS ANIMAL INSPECTION Expenses 27,700.00 Personal Services . ... 61 8.75 Carried Unanimously 9 52 P M. Carried Unanimously 10:03 P.M. SLAUGHTERING INSPECTION STREET SIGNS Personal Services .. 247.50 Expenses 1,200.00 Carried Unanimously 9.52 P.M. Carried Unanimously 1003 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 232 ANNUAL REPORTS PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 6,1 12.35 RECREATION COMMITTEE Administration .. . ... .. 850.00 Personal Services 4,649,50 Aid & Expenses ... . .. .. . . 26,000.00 Expenses . . .. .. 5,900.00 Carried Unanimously 10.04 P.M, (Of which $5,000 00 are to be trans- ferred CHILDREN from the Excess & Deficiency Ac- DEPENDENTcount and $900.00 are to be raised by Aid & Expenses .... . -14,000 00 direct assessment.) Carried Unanimously 10.04 P.M. Includes resurfacing two tennis courts in OLD AGE ASSISTANCE East Lexington & drinking fountain at en- closed field Aid & Expenses .. ..,, 67,397.00 Carried Unanimously 10:04 P.M. Howard A. Patterson of the Appropriation Com- mittee moves that the items contained under Recreation VETERANS' BENEFITS Committee be indefinitely postponed 10:25 P.M. Personal Services 1,147 67 Motion for indefinite postponement token by stand- Expenses 3,700.00 ing vote as follows: Carried Unanimously 10.05 P.M. In Favor Tellers Opposed SOLDIERS' BURIAL 32 Frank B, Custance 18 37 Francis W. Copp 63 Expenses 150.00 9 William E Phillips 24 Carried Unanimously 10:05 P.M. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE 68 105 Not carried 10:34 P.M. Personal Services 429,000.00 Expenses 101,737.00 Main motion as originally read carried by voice vote at 10:36 P M Americanization Classes .... .... .... 203.00 Vocational Education .. .. .... .... .. 4,000.00 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Handicraft Classes ......... .... .... .... .... 3,000.00 Personal Services .... .. . 2,953 50 Thomas H Moon questions the item of expenses Wages & Expenses ,. 19,925 00 stating the amount should be increased $1,000.00 for Carried Unanimously 10 36 P.M. the purchasing of certain athletic equipment. CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Motion presented by Thomas H. Moon that ex- Pension Accumulation Fund 20,929 04 penses read $102,737 00 instead of $101,737.00. Carried Unanimously 10:36 P.M. Said motion was voted upon and declared carried by voice vote 10.19 P M, BOARD OF RETIREMENT • Carried Unanimously 10:19 P.M. Expenses 325.00 SCHOOL MAINTENANCECarried Unanimously 10:37 P M Personal Services429,000.00 PATRIOTS DAY Expenses102,737 00 Expenses .... .... 1,200.00 Americanization Classes 203 00 Harvey F Wintock of the Appropriation Committee moves that Patriots Vocational Education 4,000 00 Day expenses be amended to read Patriots Day expenses $500.00. Handicraft Classes 3,000 00 Amendment as presented vote upon and declared lost by voice vote Carried Unanimously 10:19 P.M. 10:43 P M CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Original motion as presented carried by voice vote 10 43 P M Personal Services ... 21,700.00 George W. Emery moves to take up Article 26 Expenses 6,400 00 Alfred P. Tropeano moves meeting be adjourned until April 4, 1949. (In addition to the omount of $2,146.15 Explanations by George W. Emery concerning Article 26 received from the County for Dog Lic- Motion for adjournment as presented by Alfred P. Tropeano withdrawn enses). 10 48 P.M. Carried Unanimously 10:20 P.M George W Emery presents Article 26. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 233 234 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 26. VOTED- To establish the salary and compensation of the Article 8 VOTED. That the following amounts be appropriated and as- sassed for the unpaid bills for year 1948, of the following accounts: Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes as follows Town Treasurer .. 51,700 00 Board of Appeals—Adams Press $31.25 Town Clerk .... 2,400 00 Fire Department—Scott Realty ......... 25.00 Town Collector of Taxes 4,100 00 Public Welfare Deportment— and to appropriate therefor the sum of $8,200 00 to be raised by direct Ridgernont Convalescent Home 8.56 assessment. Public Works Dept.—Brewer& Lord 1,557 05 Carried Unanimously 10.49 P M Carried Unanimously 8.12 P.M John H. Devine moves meeting be adjourned until tomorrow night, March Article 9 VOTED To appropriate $20,000.00 for the Reserve Fund and 29, 1949 at 6.00 P. M. to provide for the payment thereof by o transfer of $7,000 from the Overlay Re- Alfred P Tropoano moves to amend Mr Devine to read April 4, 1949. serve Fund and the balance of $13,000.00 to be raised by direct assessment. Town Clerk asks for explanation from the Town Counsel os to the time in- Carried Unanimously 8 13 P M volved by the notification to the Town Meeting Members of on adjourned town Article l0 VOTED. That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to peti- meeting, Explanation given by Town Counsel. tion the Director of Accounts of the State for on audit for the year 1949 Mrs, Thelma F Mather moves to amend the motion of Alfred P. Tropeana Carried Unanimously 8:14 P. M. to read 8.00 o'clock P. M.Monday, April 4, 1949, George W. Emery asks permission of the meeting to take up Articles 11 and Amendment as presented Carried Unanimously 10 54 P M. 12 together JAMES J.CARROLL, There were no objections from the Town Meeting Members present 8.14 Town Clerk P. M. Article 11 VOTED: That the tentative Agreement entered into by the Selectmen with the Veterans Administration for the extension of water mains not less that six inches but less than sixteen inches to a point at or near the Bedford SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING line and the supplying of water therefrom to the Veterans Hospital in Bedford, HELD APRIL 4, 1949 Massachusetts be and hereby is approved. Carried Unanmously 8.15 P M Meeting tolled to order at 8 01 P.M. by the Moderator Charles E Ferguson. Article 12. VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- There were 176 Town Meeting Members present ized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in Article 2. A Edward Rowse presents the following• diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied far during the VOTED. That o committee of 5 citizens be appointed by the Moderator to year 1949, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent do- report to the next Annual Town Meeting said committee- main or otherwise acquire any easements or other interest in land necessary there- 1 To make a thorough study of the physical needs of our school system for for the next ten years, bath by its own investigations and by conference with any Curried Unanimously 8 17 P M and all groups,committees and persons who might wish to present their views and Articles 11 and 12 VOTED. To appropriate for the purposes enumerated suggestions to said committee. in Articles 11 and 12 the sum of $146,600 00 of which $21,600.00 shall be pro- 2 To submit a report to the next Annual Town Meeting containing their vided by a transfer from the Water Assessment Fund end the balance of $125,- recommendations for the best plan and (or) alternate plans to take care of the 000 00 shall be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the town, and that the number of pupils expected in our school during the ten year period. Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is author- Motion as presented declared lost by voice vote 8 09 P M ized to borrow the sum of $125,000 00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town William Roger Greeley makes a report of progress concerning Buckman Tay- to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 44 with- em 8 09 P. M. in a period not exceeding one year Article 5. Presented by H. Webster Thomas Carried Unanimously 8.19 P. M. VOTED. That the sum of $250.00 be appropriated and assessed to pay the author- necessary expenses of school officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in secur- Article 13 VOTED; That the Selectmen be and they hereby arebeap- ing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend ized to Install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be plied for during the year 1949 in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of to improve the service Fri the School Department 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in oddition thereto, or otherwise, Carried Unanimously 8.10 P M and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any easements or other in- Articles 6 and 7 Presented by George W Emery terest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $198,- That Article 6 be indefinitely postponed,also Article 7. 000.00 of which $8,0000 00 are to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Carried Unanimously 8 10 P.M. Fund and the balance of $190,000 00 are to be raised b the issue of bands or Unless otherwise noted, all Articles were presented by George W. Emery— notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer with the y Chairman of Board of Selectmen, approval of the Selectmen, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 236 ANNUAL REPORTS be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $190,000 00 and to issue Article 23 VOTED. That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized bonds or notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding thirty years General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 4A When original motion read "borrow"was used in the place of "appropriate". Corned Unanimously 9 02 P. M. Town Counsel Daniel A Lynch stated same should be corrected, which was, so that original motion read "appropriate". Article 24 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- General discussion ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they tray determine dui-- Motion presented and Carried Unanimously by voice vote 8.55 P M Ing the year 1949 Article 14. VOTED That the sum of $900.00 be appropriated and asp Carried Unanimously 9 02 P M sessed for the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department Article 25 VOTED. That the sum of $20,800 00 be appropriated for the Carried Unanimously 8 55 P M purchase of equipment for the Deportment of Public Works, and to provide for Article 15. VOTED That $7,240 27 be appropriated and assessed for the payment thereof by a transfer of $20,800.00 from the Road Machinery Fund pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and that $5,491 54 be Corned Unanimously 9:02 P. M. appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Fire Depart- Article 27 VOTED That the sum of $1,894.03 be appropriated and as- ment under General Laws, Chapter 32, as amended. sessed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Chapter 588 of the Acts Carried Unanimously 8 57 P M of 1948 Article 16, VOTED That the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated and as- Carried Unanimously 9 04 P M sessed for highway maintenance under authority of General Laws, Chapter 90, as Article 28. VOTED That article 28 be indefinitely amended, said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of postponed 9 04 P. M. the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be al- Article 29. VOTED. Ta establish re o town way or accept the layout eof t as lotted by the State or County or both for that purpose. a town way Colony Road from Grant Street westerly approximately 810 feet as Carried Unanimously 8 58 P M laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 7, 1949, and to authorize the Article 17 VOTED That article 17 be indefinitely postponed 8 58 P M Selectmen to take by eminent domain or purchase or otherwise acquire any ease- Article 18 VOTED That the sum of $6,000 00 be appropriated and as- ment or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sessed for the widening of the southeasterly side of Waltham Street from Mosso- sum of $12,000.00,and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $12,- chusetts Avenue southerly, said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under 000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which Carried Unanimously 9.07 P M may be allotted by the State or County or both for that purpose Article 30. VOTED, That article 30 be indefinitely postponed. 9.07 P. M. Carried Unanimously 8.59 P. M Article 19 VOTED That the Selectmen be and they hereby ore author- Article 31 Presented by Rev Harold T Handley :zed to construct cement, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks at such locations VOTED That the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library be and they here- as they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost there- by are authorized to proceed with the remodeling of the Cary Memorial Library of, or otherwise in their discretion, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $12,- building substantially in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by 500 00 and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $12,500 00 from the said Trustees, and that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are author- the Excess and Deficiency Account. ized to obtain bids and execute contracts far said remodeling, and to appropriate Carried Unanimously 9 00 P. M. therefor the sum of $16,000 00 to be used in conjunction with $6,000 00 from Article 20 VOTED, That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- the Cary Memorial Library General Income Fund, and to provide for the payment ized to construct curbings at such locations as they may determine, and to ap of said $16,000.00 by direct assessment propriate therefor the sum of $3,000 00 and to provide for the payment thereof Carried Unanimously 9 17 P M by a transfer of $3,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account Article 35 Paul J McCormack moves to take up Article 35 Na objections Carried Unanimously 9:00 P M VOTED That the Town of Lexington establish and maintain a government- Article 21. VOTED: That the sum of $3,500 00 be appropriated and as- sponsored hot lunch program in the elementary schools of Lexington, and that a sessed far the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mos- sum not to exceed $8,000 00 be appropriated for structural changes and other quitoes under General Laws, Chapter 252, Section 4A or otherwise equipment to be paid for by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account Carried Unanimously 9.00 P M Mrs Ruth Morey offers the following amendment Article 22, VOTED. To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by VOTED That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to es- crediting to said Fund an amount based an hourly rental for the use of motorized tablish and maintain government-sponsored hot lunch programs in the elementary equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects car- schools and to appropriate therefor the sum of $34,500 00, and to provide for ned on under the direction of said Department of other departments of the Town, the payment thereof by direct assessment the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the Amendment as offered by Mrs Morey declared lost by voice vote 9 39 P M use of similar equipment Motion of Paul J. McCormack as presented voted upon and declared lost by Carried Unanimously 9 01 P M voice vote 9.39 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 238 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 32. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for the installa- tion of stone bounds on streets that hove been laid out by the Middlesex County In Favor Tellers Opposuc Commissioners, and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $2,500 00 5 Wolter E. Sands 28 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. 9 Elmer C Houdlette 69 Carried Unanimously 9:40 P. M. 13 Alan G. Adams 19 Article 33 VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- 27 16 ized, for the consideration recited in and Agreement, doted August 30, 1948, a Lost 9 52 P. M. copy of which is on file in the Office of the Selectmen and open to public inspec- tion, to release to Charles W. Ryder and Robert L. Ryder, os Trustees of Lexing- H. Webster Thomas moves to take up Article 36. ton Estates Trust, all right, title and interest of the Town in and to a certain par- cel of land in Lexington bounded and described as follows Beginning at a point Article 36 VOTED. To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for the pay- inpur- the northerlyside of Winthropoad Extension, saidpoint beingin the southerlypose thereof reeffacing the play area at the Parker School, and to provide for the p ment by direct assessment. line of Lot 59 now or formerly belonging to Lexington Estates Trust and distant Carried 9.56 P M abut sixty-seven (671 feet more or less southwesterly along said northerly side line of Winthrop Road Extension from the southeasterly corner of sold Lot 59, and Richard P. Cromwell moves to take up Article 38 running N 55' 58' 42" W across said Lot 59 a distance of about fifty-six (56) Article 38. VOTED: That the Building By-Lows be and they hereby ore feet more or less to the easterly side line of Sherburne Rood, thence continuing in amended by adding under Article VIII, Section 1, a new sub-section (1) to read a straight line and running N 55' 58' 42" W a distance of about sixty-two (62) as follows feet more or less to the westerly side line of said Sherburne Road; thence Contin- (1) No single family dwelling one story in height shall hove a floor area of uing in a straight line and running N 55' 58' 42" W across Lot 51 now or form less than 700 square feet erly belonging to Lexington Estates Tru t a distance of about forty-six (46) feet No single family dwelling more than one story in height shall have a first more or less to a paint in the southerly line of Lot 52 now or formerly belonging floor area of less than 500 square feet, or a second floor area of less 250 square to Lexington Estates Trust, said paint being N 89' 59' 10" W and distant about feet. Of the second floor area at least 125 square feet shall hove o head room thirty-nine (39) feet more or less from the southeasterly corner of said Lot 52, of not less than 7 feet. thence continuing in a straight line and running N 55° 58' 42" W across said No duplex house shall hove a floor area of less than twice the required area Lot 52 a distance of about two hundred seven (207) feet more or less to a point for one family dwellings os stated in the preceding paragraph. in the westerly line of said Lot 52 and the easterly side line of an easement of No two-family dwelling shall hove a floor area of less than 700 5 uare feet the Town of Lexington for park and drainage purposes The above described line per family unit including stairways. q being the center line of on easement ten (10) feet in width contoining on area of 3,710 square feet more or less, the northeasterly and southwesterly side lines of mNo trailerthis shall and used as a dwelling unless it conforms with the Article XX said easement being distant five (51 feet from and parallel to said center line, all of thes of n By-Ln Section 29 of the Plumbing By-Lows, and XX as shown on a plan entitled, "Lexington, Mass, Plan of Drainage Easement Over of the Building By-Lows. Land of Lexington Estates Trust, Scale 1"-60', Feb 11, 1949, William M. Vote token by voice vote not being unanimous a rising vote was taken as Burns, Town Engineer". follows: Voice vote taken, declared not carried 9.44 P M 1n Favor Tellers Opposed Rising vote taken as follows. 32 Walter E Sands 1 In Favor Tellers Opposed 89 Elmer C. Houdlette 2 36 Alan G Adams 35 Walter E. Sands 0 0 92 Elmer C. Houdlette 1 157 3 36 Alan G. Adams 0 Carried 10 02 P. M. 163 1 Article 2. Richard F Cromwell reads report of the Planning Board. Carried 9 45 P. M. 10 03 P M Article 34 VOTED. That the Board of Assessors shall consist of three per- sons to be appointed by the Selectmen under the provisions of General Lows, REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING Chapter 41, Section 26, as amended, end that the diminution of the number of ON REZONING OF "THE FIVE FORKS" AREA members of said Board of Assesors from five to three shall be accomplished in the HELD BY THE PLANNING BOARD discretion of the Board of Selectmen within a period of three years. Leland H Emery speaks in opposition. MARCH 15, 1949 Voice vote token, in doubt by Moderator 9.46 P. M. On March 15, 1949, the Planning Boord held a duly advertised hearing on Moderator reads original motion. the proposal to amend the Zoning By-law as provided in Article 39 of the Town Rising vote taken as follows: Warrant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 239 240 ANNUAL REPORTS Only two persons attended the hearing and no objections to theproposed the absence of any indication of the way in which the area might be developed it amendment were voiced. has decided at this time to recommend unfavorable action. The Planning Board recommends favorable action PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD Al DEN L. RIPLAY FREDERIC K.JOHNSON FREDERIC K. JOHNSON AIDEN L RIPLEY WINFIELD 5 CAOUETTE WINFIELD 5 CAOUETTE ALAN G ADAMS ALAN G ADAMS RICHARD P CROMWELL,Chairman RICHARD P.CROMWELL,Chairman March 2], 1949 March 21, 1949 Article 40 Richard P Cromwell moves that Article 40 be indefinitely post- ponedRichard P.Cromwell moves to take up Article 39 Carried Unanimously 10 09 P M Article 39. VOTED: That the Zoning By-Law be and it hereby is amend- As all the Articles of the Warrant were disposed with, the meeting was de- ed by striking out paragraph 1$ of Section 3 and substituting therefor the follow- dared dissolved by the Moderator at 10 10 P M log' JAMES J CARROLL, At the junction of Marrett Road and School Street, Marrett Road and Lin- Town Clerk coin Street, Lincoln and School Streets commonly known as "The Five Forks", a business district extending from the junction points of the side lines of and upon both sides of all intersecting streets far a distance of 200 feet and for a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street line in each instance. TOWN WARRANT Carried Unanimously voice vote 10:07 P M Article 2. Richard P Cromwell reads report of the Planning Board Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss 10.08 P M. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to ON PETITION OF DAVID RIX notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections LEXINGTON, MARCH 15, 1949 and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town PLANNING BOARD PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL. PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, The Planning Board, on March 15, 1949, held a duly authorized hearing on CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING ON Tuesday the twenty-sixth day of April, A D., the petition of Mr David Rix for an extension of the existing Cl zone along the 1949 at 7 30 o'clock A.M. then and there to act upon the following articles• westerly side of Waltham Street as provided in Article 40 of the Town Warrant To vote YES or NO by ballot upon the following question presented to the Some 4 persons, apart from the petitioner and his counsel, spoke in favor voters at large by the Selectmen, pursuant to a petition for a referendum upon of the petition and some 5 spoke against it a vote rejecting a measure at an adjourned session of the 1949 Annual Town The petitioner stated that he had no definite plans for use of the area if it Meeting held on March 28, 1949, under Article 37 of the Warrant for said were rezoned from P.1 to Cl He said it was not desirable for residential build- meeting ing and believed its value would increase if it could be rezoned so es to permit Voted To raise and appropriate two-million ($2,000,000 00) dollars for some type of commercial development A number of those who supported the the construction and original equipping and furnishing of a new high school petitioner's views were nearby residents of the property in question They did not building on land acquired by the Town for school purposes in June 1946 sub- feel that a further commercial development would be likely to harm the area and stantially in accordance with the plans submitted and recommended by the did feel it would be likely to improve it. School Committee, to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of ten Those who took the opposite stand were either nearby residents or in busi- thousand ($10,000 00) dollars from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the ness near the intersection of Waltham Street and Marrett Road. They argued issue of bonds and notes of the Town in the amount of one-million nine-hundred that a further commercial development in the area was not only unnecessary but, ninety thousand ($1,990,000.00) dollars, and that the Treasurer, with the from their viewpoint, highly undesirable. It would bring business establishments, approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of a type as yet undetermined, nearer their homes. It would create additional of one-million nine-hundred ninety thousand ($1,990,000 00) dollars, and to traffic hazards. It would detract from residential property values, issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in not more than twenty The Planning Board agrees with the petitioner that the property in question years, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of i 947, is not the most desirable for residential development and is sympathetic with his as amended by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1949 natural desire to enhance the value of his property. That the School Committee be and it hereby is authorized to enter into a On the other hand, it sees no clear need for additional Cl zone on the prop- contract or contracts for the construction, original equipping and furnishing of arty and in view of the strong objections of various parties at the hearing and of said building, and that the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 242 ANNUAL REPORTS directed to appoint a High School Building Committee of five members con- sisting of two members of the School Committee and three other citizens to PRECINCT ONE supervise the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said High Charles J. Dailey Warden School Building, provided, however, that no bonds or notes shall j YES_,_ 1 George E. Foster Inspector Stonk be issued and no contracts shall be awarded or entered into here- N NO } ` Mary E Rolan rd Inspector Mary A. Roland Clerk under prior to February 1, 1950. Annie H_ MacDonnell Teller The polls will be open at 7.30 A M and remain open until 8.00 P.M. Helga M. Carlson Teller PRECINCT TWO And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at [east before Helen K. Fitzgerald . _ , ... . Warden the time of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the Town Randall Richards . .. .. ..... . .... . Inspector Edward McGrory ... Inspector Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant,.with your doings John H. Docey Clerk thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Elizabeth R. Nourse Teller Given under our hands at Lexington, this fourteenth day of April, A. D. Eleanor T Husted Teller 1949 PRECfNCT THREE Charles F. Voughon .. . , . . Warden A true copy, Attest: GEORGE W. EMERY Henry P. Meade .. . ... Inspector JOHN C. RUSSELL, FREDERICK M GAY Gladys T Watson , . . . Inspector Constable of Lexington DONALD E NICKERSON Emma Zitso Clerk WILLIAM H DRISCOLL Edna 0 Anderson Teller LEWIS L HOYT Rosalie MacDonald Teller Selectmen of Lexington To the Town Clerk PRECINCT FOUR April 15, 1949 Lester L. Andrews Warden I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington bypostingprinted copies of Helen M. Kirk Inspector g P Mary A. Spellman „ Inspector the foregoing warrant in the Town Office Building and seven other public Mary J. Ferry ... Clerk places in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered Catherine M. Ferry days before the time of said meeting. Teller voter in the Town 12 Agnes G. Hall Teller JOHN C. RUSSELL, The polls were declared open in each precinct of seven-thirty o'clock A.M. Attest• Constable of Lexington and remained open until eight o'clock P.M., after which time, after due notice, they were closed The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. SPECIAL ELECTION The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: REFERENDUM FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL Precinct One One thousand eight hundred ninety-three 1893 Precinct Two One thousand four hundred eighty-four 1484 HELD APRIL 26, 1949 Precinct Three One thousand six hundred seventy-seven 1677 Precinct Four One thousand nine hundred sixty-five 1965 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Total Seven thousand and nineteen 7019 Lexington met in their respective voting places in sold Town of Lexington The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the Tuesday, April the twenty sixth in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town forty-nine at seven-thirty o'clock in the forenoon Clerk at his office. The following places were designated as rhe voting places for the various The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as precincts: Precinct One, Adorns School, Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary follows Precinct One 1128 Eleven hundred and twenty-eight Memorial Hall. Precinct Two 961 Nine hundred sixty-one The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, Precinct Three 1 1 1 9 Eleven hundred nineteen and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows. Precinct Four 1 140 Eleven hundred forty Total 4348 Forty three hundred and forty-eight TOWN CF LEXINGTON 243 244 ANNUAL REPORTS To vote YES or NO by ballot upon the following question presented to Article 5 Ta see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the voters at large by the Selectmen, pursuant to a petition for a referendum the layout of os a town way, Ledgelawn Avenue from Bedford Street to beyond upon a vote rejecting a measure at on adjourned session of the 1949 Annual Hamilton Road, a distance of approximately 2,135 feet as laid out by the Select- Town Meeting held on March 28, 1949, under Article 37 of the Warrant men, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the for said meeting Town Clerk, dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or easement necessory therefor, and to provide payment for the Question Pre 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total construction of said street by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or act in Yes . . . 263 341 337 342 1283 any other manner in relation thereto No . ... . 865 619 780 798 3062 Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept Blanks 0 1 2 0 3 the layout of as a town way, Hamilton Rood from Ledgelawn Avenue to North cock Street, a distance of approximately 280 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, 1 128 961 1119 1140 4348 under the Betterment Act,and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk Clerk, dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise ac- quire any land or easement necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said street by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN WARRANT Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept the layout of as c town way, Hamilton Road from Lexington Avenue to North Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, as. Hancock Street, a distance of approximately 535 feet as laid out by the Select- men, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of To the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: the Town Clerk, doted October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or easement necessary therefor, and to provide pay- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you ore directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections ment for the construction of said street by the issue of bonds or notes of the and in Town Affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, Town, or ac e in any other manner in relation thereto. on Monday, the fourteenth day of November, 1949, at 8.00 P M then and Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept there to act on the following articles the layout of as a town way, Hillside Terrace from Ledgelawn Avenue, a distance of approximately 120 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, doted October Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any land or ease- Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to determine that the Board of ment necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said Assessors sholl consist of three persons to be appointed by the Selectmen under street by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or act in any other manner in the provisions of General Laws (Ter Ed), Chapter 41, Section 26, or act in relation thereto any other manner in relation thereto Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or accept Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen on the layout of as a town way, Bow Street from Cummings Avenue northeasterly op- behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire proximately 304 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file for the purposes of sewerage, drainage, water and public travel, or for any in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 21, 1949, and abandon a portion one or more of said purposes, a tract of land containing approximately 31,948 of said Bow Street, formerly Wilson Avenue, consisting of approximately 4250 square feet belonging to Matthew A. and Elizabeth G MacCauley on the north- square feet, and abandon another portion of said Bow Street, formerly Arcadia easterly side of Marrett Road and bounded on the southwest by Marrett Rood Avenue, consisting of approximately 1850 square feet, all as shown on said plan, 132 80 feet, on the northwest by land of the Town of Lexington 254 71 feet, and discontinue as a town way those portions of Bow Street, formerly Wilson on the northeast by land now or formerly of Sorrentino by Outlook Avenue and Arcadia Avenue as herein set forth, or act in any other manner in Drive and land of one Reid 124 06 feet, and on the southeast by land of one Lola relation thereto 244 55 feet, and to provide for the payment therefor by a transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in rotation thereto Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase and installation of a two-way radio system for the Police and Fire Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or Departments, and provide for the payment thereof by a transfer from available accept the layout of as a town way, Liberty Avenue from Ledgelawn Avenue to funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto beyond Hamilton Road, a distance of approximately 1,220 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen an be- the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent half of the Town to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire for domain or otherwise acquire any land or easement necessary therefor, and to drainage purposes an easement over a strip of land bounded and described as fol provide payment for the construction of said street by the issue of bands or lows "Beginning at a point in the westerly sideline of School Street thence west- notes of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto erly distant about 187 feet to a point, said line being parallel and distant 9.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 246 ANNUAL REPORTS feet northerly of the southerly sideline of Roosevelt Rood, thence northwesterly Article 17. "To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken by distant about 31 feet to a point in the northerly sideline of Roosevelt Rood, for a the Town under Article 9 of the Warrant at the Special Town Meeting held on distance of 5 feet on each side of said lines of location, all as shown on o plan October 18, 1948, under which article it was voted 'that the Selectmen be and == they hereby an authorized to enter into an agreement for the acquisition, install- entitled, 'Plan of Drain Easement in Roosevelt Rood, Lexington, Mass, Scale 1"----. atian and maintenance of parking meters in locations to be determined by the 40', Aug. 22, 1949, William M. Burns, Town Engineer'," Board of Selectmen,' or act in any other manner in relation thereto." Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to approve the rules ond regulo- (Inserted at the request of more than 100 registered voters of the Town.) lions adapted by the Board of Cemetery Commissioners regarding public cemeteries And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the within the Town as adopted by the Board of Cemetery Commissioners on October time of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the Town 10, 1949. 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. Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law by Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty-fourth day of October, A.Q.. adding at the end of Section 6 (a) as amended the following paragraph: The 1949 requirement of a minimum area of 12,500 square feet shall not apply to lots duly GEORGE W EMERY recorded by plan or deed provided such lots hove not less than 100 feet upon a FREDERICK M GAY frontage street and a combined area of 12,500 square feet in the Town of Lex- ington and on adjoining town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto," WILLIAM E H. DRISCOLL E QRIOLL Article 14 To see if the Town will authorize and direct the Moderator to LEWIS L HOYT appoint a committee to study the Elementary School building needs, and oppro- Selectmen of Lexington priate a sum of money for the use of such committee, and provide for the pay- A true copy,Attest: meet thereof by a transfer from available funds. JOHN C. RUSSELL,Constable of Lexington Article 15. To see If the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen on be- CONSTABLE'S RETURN half of the Town to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire an easement over a strip of land for sewer, drainage and water purposes, including November 4, 1949. To the Town Clerk the right to pass and repass with vehicles or otherwise on said easement and in- 1 have notified the inhabitants of Lexington by Posting printed copies of cluding also the right to make such easement passable by grading some with fill the foregoing warrant in the Town Office Building and seven other public places or other means, from Bedford Street to Brook Street bounded and described as in the Town, and by mailing a printed copy of the same to every registered voter follows: in the Town ten days before the time of said meeting Lot 2. A strip of land 20 00 feet wide and 125 00 feet long on Sot 2, said Attest lot now or formerly owned by Ethel F Bean, the northwesterly side of said strip JOHN C RUSSELL, of land being the lot line between lot 3 and lot 2 on Bedford Street, a state high- Constable of Lexington way, all as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., Scale 1"=40', Oct. 7, 1949, Williom M Bums, Town Engineer" Lot 3. A strip of land 20 00 feet wide and 125 00 feet long on lot 3, said lot now or formerly owned by Ethel F Bean, the southwesterly side of said strip SPECIAL TOWN MEETING of land being the lot line between lot 2 and lot 3 on Bedford Street, a state high- way, all os shown on a plan entitles "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass„ Scale HELD NOVEMBER 14. 1949 1"=40', Oct. 7, 1949, William M Burns, Town Engineer". Beginning at a point 125 00 feet southwesterly of the southwesterly line of Meeting called ra order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:02 P. M. Bedford Street, said point being the rear lot corner of both lot 2 and lot 3, thence There were 147 Town Meeting Members present. 575' 49' 20"W distant 445.00 feet to an angle point, thence 554° 43' 50"W Town Clerk, James J Carroll reads the Warrant for the meeting until mo- distant 347.82 feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Brook Street and for a tion made and seconded that the reading be waived. Town Clerk, James J Cor- width of twenty 120) feet on each side of the above described line of location, on roll reads the Constable's return of the Warront 8.04 P. M land owned now or formerly by Ethel F. Bean, with the exception of where it ex- Unless otherwise noted all Articles presented by George W Emery, Chow- tends into land owned by the Town of Lexington all as shown on a plan entitled man, Board of Selectmen. "Plan of Land in Lexington, Moss., Scale 1"=40' Oct 7, 1949, William M, Article 1, Howard A. Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee Burns, Town Engineer", presents Appropriation Committee's report of the meeting, which was voted to be Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board accepted and placed on file 8:04 P. M. of Selectmen to appoint a Committee to make plans for the celebration of the Article lb. VOTED: That a committee of 5, consisting of the Town Clerk 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and to provide a sum of money for and one resident from each of the four Town precincts, be appointed by the Se- the said celebration by a transfer from available funds or act in any other manner lectmen to review the boundaries of the four Town precincts, and submit a report in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 247 248 ANNUAL REPORTS in writing to the Board of Selectmen the recommendations as to whether the boundaries of ony or all of said precincts should be wholly or partly revised or the ized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise ac- number of precincts changed under the provisions of Chapter 215 of the Legis- quire for the purposes of sewerage, drainage, water and public travel, or for any lative Acts of 1929 not later than March 1, 1950. one ar more of sold purposes, a tract of land containing approximately 31,948 Carried Unanimously 8.08 P M square feet belonging to Matthew A and Elizabeth G. MacCauley an the north easterly side of Marrett Road and bounded on the southwest by Marrett Rood REPORT ON LOSS OF TWO IMPORTANT TOWN OFFICIALS 132 80 feet,on the northwest by land of the Town of Lexington 254 71 feet, on the northeast by land now or formely of Sorrentino by Outlook Drive and land of Article 1. one Reid 124.06 feet, and on the southeast by land of one Lo)a 244 55 feet; to 1 Fred Spencer reached his 70th birthday within the last few days appropriate therefor the sum of $1,850 and to provide for the payment of same and has now retired under the Town Retirement system after 38 years as full- by a transfer of$1,850 from the Excess and Deficiency Account time worker in our Assessing Department. His invaluable experience and back- Carried Unanimously 8 17 P M ground is of course irreplaceable and we shall feel his absence very drastically. Mr Emery states, if no objections from the Town Meeting Members Articles It would not be appropriate to let a man who hos given all the working years of 4 to 8 inclusive would be presented as a group There were no objections from his life to the town's service retire without public acknowledgment and tribute to the Town Meeting Members present 8 18 P M him We wish him the best of luck and many years of pleasant living in retire Article 4 VOTED, To establish as a town way or accept the layout of as meet a town way Liberty Avenue from Ledgelawn Avenue to beyond Hamilton Road, a 2 The other serious loss is our very able Town Counsel, Mr Lynch Mr. distance of approximately 1,220 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Lynch told Mr Driscoll and the Chairman a week ago last Sunday that he had Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, definitely decided that he could no longer afford to take the necessary time from dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domoin, purchase or otherwise his private practice and from his family to continue as Town Counsel after De- acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor cember 31st His formal letter of resignation was received this weekend and the Carried Unanimously 8 20 P M Board of Selectmen have, with deep regret within the last hour, accepted his res- ignation on that basisArticle 5 VOTED To establish os a town way or accept the layout of as Mr Lynch will be badly missed by all town Boards, Committees and officials a town way Ledgelawn Avenue from Bedford Street to beyond Hamilton Road, a distance of approximately 2,135 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the with all of whom he was always cheerfully ready day or night to confer and ad- Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, vise dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise The present Chairman of the Board of Selectmen will undoubtedly miss him acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, most of all —both as an invaluable advisor and helper— and as a very close Carried Unanimously 8.21 P M personal friend well mean the end of an era — an era during which the Town This mayArticle 6, VOTED To establish as town way or accept the layout of as a town way Braemare Terrace from Liberty Avenue to North Hancock Street, a had the good fortune to find among its public spirited citizens talented attorneys who could and would give the very substantial time in their office, at the Town distance of approximately 280 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Bet- Offices, and evenings at home to the town's business—and all for what I con- terrnent Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Sider little more than a taken remuneration dated October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain, purchose, or otherwise Almost every phase of municipal activity involves legal problems and with acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. the growth of Lexington, the necessary work for our Town Counsel is far beyond Carried Unanimously 8 22 P. M. what the average citizen would realize Article 7 VOTED To establish as a town way or accept the layout of as From my experience an the Board during the past three years, it is my con- a town way Hamilton Road from Ledgelown Avenue to North Hancock Street, a viction that Mr Lynch has been definitely underpaid ever since he become our distance of approximately 535 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Bet- Town Counsel. In preparing our Legal Deportment budget for 1950 we shall ter:rent Act,and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated have to be very realistic. October 6, 1949, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire The Town owes a real debt of gratitude to Dan Lynch and the Board of any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor Selectmen is privileged to see that it is herewith so recorded 8 10 P M Carried Unanimously 8 23 P M Article 2 VOTED. That the Board of Assessors shall consist of three per- Article 8 VOTED' To establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a sons to be appointed by the Selectmen under the provisions of General Laws, town way Hillside Terrace from Ledgefawn Avenue, a distance of approximately (Ter. Ed), Chapter 41, Section 26, and that the Selectmen be and they hereby 120 feet as laid out by the Selectmen,under the Betterment Act, and shown upon ore directed to effect said diminution in the number of members of the Board of 0 plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated October 6, 1949, and to Assessors within a period of three years take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other Carried Unanimously 8 14 P M interest in land necessary therefor Article 3 presented by Fred K. Johnson Carried Unanimously 8.24 P M Article 3. VOTED' That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- Article 4 8. VOTED. Ta appropriate for the purposes enumerated in Articles 4-8 inclusive, the sum of $65,000 00 and to provide for the payment thereof by 250 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON 249 street and a combined area of 12,500 square feet in The Town of Lexington a transfer of $15,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and the and on adjoining town. balance of $50,000.00 to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he Winfield S. r 8th,t3 reads report of Hearing November 8, 1949. hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 and issue bonds or On November 8th, 1449 the Planning Board held o duly advertised hearing notes of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General to consider a Proposed Amendment so the Zoing By-Low This proposed Amend- ment is set forth under Article 13 of the Town Warrant for the meeting to be Lows, Chapter 44, within o period not exceeding ten years. held November 14th, 1949. The Petitioners included: Edith W. Willard, Jeneive Carried Unanimously 8.26 P M. Robinson, Carolyn J Lawrence, Pauline H. Bolter and Margery W Williams. Article 9 VOTED. To establish as o town way or accept the layout of Also present was their counsel, Mr Nathan Bidwell Various town officials as a town way Bow Street from Cummings Avenue northeasterly approximately were present, including a member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Engineer, 304 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the the Building Inspector and others. office of the Town Clerk, doted October 21, 1949, and to abandon a portion of said Bow Street, formerly Wilson Avenue, consisting of approximately The case for the Petitioners was argued by Mr. Bidwell Following there 4,250 square feet, and to abandon another portion of said Bow Street, formerly was a general discussion There was no opposition to the Proposed Amend- Arcadia Avenue, consisting of approximately 1,850 square feet, all as shown ment. After the hearing was adjourned, the Planning Board, of which five on said plan, and to discontinue as a town way those portions of Bow Street, (5) members were present, voted to recommend favorable action to the Town formerly Wilson Avenue and Arcadia Avenue, consisting of approximately 1,850 Meeting, square feet, all as shown on said plan, and to discontinue as a town way those WINFIELD S CAOUETTE portions of Bow Street, formerly Wilson Avenue and Arcadia Avenue as herein WILLIAM G. POTTER ALAN G. ADAMS set forth. FREDERIC K. JOHNSON Carried Unanimously 8.28 P.M. Article 10 VOTED• That the sum of $4,700.00 be appropriated for the Article as presented voted upon and Carried Unanimously 8:41 P.M, purchase and installation of a two-way radio system for the Police and Fire Article 14 presented by H. Webster Thomas. Departments, and to provide for the payment thereof by o transfer of $4,700.00 Article 14. VOTED To authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint from the Excess and Deficiency Account. an Elementary School Building Program Committee of five members consisting Carried Unanimously 8.30 P M of a member of the Planning Board, a member of the Appropriation Committee, Article 11. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby ore authorized a member of the School Committee, a member of the Capital Outlay Corn- on behalf of the Town to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire mittee, so called, and one resident-at-large to study and make recommendations for drainage purposes an easement over a strip of land bounded and described to the Town for the program to be followed in enlarging the Elementary School as follows. "Beginning at a point in the westerly sideline of School Street Building facilities, and to submit a written report to the next Annual Town thence westerly distant about 187 feet to a point, said line being parallel and Meeting, and to appropriate for the use of said Committee in securing profes- distant 9.00 feet northerly of the southerly sideline of Roosevelt Rood, thence sional advice and estimates of casts and other incidental expenses the sum of northwesterly distant about 31 feet to a point in the northerly sideline of Roose- $5,000 00 and provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $5,000.00 velt Road, for a distance of 5 feet an each side of said lines of looction, all from the Excess and Deficiency Account as shown on a plan entitled. 'Pion of Drain Easement in Roosevelt Rd, Lexington, Substitute motion presented by John H Devine as follows: Mass.. Scaler-40', Aug 22, 1949, William M. Burns, Town Engineer'," and VOTED: That the Moderator appoint a Committee of seven (7) to make to appropriate therefor the sum of $50.00 and to provide for the payment thereof a complete survey and study of the elementary school building needs and the by a transfer of $50 00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account high school building needs, the membership of the Committee to consist of' Carried Unanimously 8.35 P M A member of the Board of Selectmen Article 12. Presented by Albert H. Burnham, Chairman, Cemetery Com- A member of the Planning Board mittee. A member of the Appropriations Committee Article 12 VOTED: To approve the Rules and Regulations made and A member of the Capitol Expenditure Committee adopted by the Cemetery Commissioners regarding public cemeteries within the A member of the School Committee A member of the Town Manager Committee Town on October 10, 1949 under the provisions of General Lows, (Ter Ed.) One member at large, resident of the town, preferably a builder or Chapter 114, Section 23. architect who has had experience with and knowledge of the town affairs and to Carrried Unanimously 8:37 P,M. appropriate the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) for the use of (Cemeteries Rules and Regulations on file in Town Clerk's office). such Committee and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer from Article 13 VOTED To amend the Zoning By Law by adding at the end available funds of Section 6 (a) as amended, the following paragraph "The requirements of a Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson ruled motion as presented out of order minimum area of 12,500 square feet shall not apply to fors duly recorded by at 8.58 P.M. plan or deed provided such lots have not less than 100 feet upon a frontage TOWN OF LEXINGTON 251 252 ANNUAL REPORTS Amendment presented by A. Edward Rowse, Jr os follows: a depth of 100 feet VOTED' To outhorise and direct the Moderator to appoint on Elementary from the Unanimously School Building Program Committee of seven members consisting of a member Carried voicea vote 10 07 P. M. adjacent street line in each instance of the Planning Board, a member of the Appropriation Committee, a member Lexington, Moss., June 21, 1949 of the School Committee, o member of the Capitol Outlay Committee, so called, 1, James J Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington do hereby certify and three residents-at-large to study and make recommendations to the Town the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 39 as passed at the Adjourned for the program to be followed in enlarging the Elementary School Building Town Meeting Held April 4, 1949 and as same appears on record. facilities, and to submit a written report to the next Annual Town Meeting, JAMES J. CARROLL, and to appropriate for the use of said Committee in securing professional advice Town Clerk. and estimotes of costs and other incidental expenses the sum of $5,000.00 and provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $5,000 00 from the Excess Boston, Moss. January 24,1950 and Deficiency Account. The foregoing amendment to zoning by law is hereby disapproved, Vote token for the occeptonce of the Amendment which was FRANCIS E. KELLY Carried Unanimously at 9:08 P. M Attorney General Original motion as amended voted upon and Carried Unanimously at 9:09 P.M. ARTICLE 13 Article 15 Move for Indefinite postponement which was As passed at Special Town Meeting held November 14, 1949. Carried Unanimously 9.12 P M Article 13 Voted To amend the Zoning By-Law by adding at the Article 16. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized end of Section 61a1 as amended, the following paragraph' "The requirements and directed to oppoint o committee of 25 to make and execute plans for of a minimum area of 12,500 square feet shall not apply to Tots duly recorded the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Bottle of Lexington and to raise by plan or deed provided such lots have not less that 100 feet upon a frontage and appropriate far said celebration under the provisions of Chapter 527 of street and a combined area of 12,500 square feet in the Town of Lexington the Legislative Acts of 1949 the sum of $12,000.00 to be disbursed by said and an adjoining town. committee under the supervision and direction of the Burd of Selectmen. Carried Unanimously 8 41 P M. Carried Unanimously 9:13 P M. JAMES J CARROLL, Article 17 presented by Lean H. Bateman Town Clerk. Article 17. VOTED: That this article be indefini:ely postponed November 23, 1949 By voice vote Moderator declared indefinite postponement carried Same I, James J Carroll, Town Clerk, Town of Lexington, do hereby certify quectiorwrl by 20 Town Marring members Standing vete token as follows- the above Article 13 as was passed at an adjourned Town Meeting held November In Favor Tellers Opposed 14, 1949 and os some appears on record 15 Leland Emery 16 JAMES J CARROLL, 41 Lee Tarbox 11 Town Clerk. 24 George Foster 28 _ Boston, Moss. January 24, 1950 8Q 55 The foregoing amendment to zoning by-low is hereby approved. Carried 9 33 P.M. FRANCIS E. KELLY As all Articles were disposed of the Moderator declared the meeting dis- Attorney General solved at 9.34 P M Attest: JAMES J CARROLL, Town Clerk SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 39 AS PASSED AT AN ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD APRIL 4,1949 JUNE 21, 1949 Article 38. Voted. That the Building By-Laws be and they hereby are Article 39 Voted' That the Zoning By-Law be and it hereby is amended by amended by adding under Article VIII, Section 1, a new Sub-section Ill to read striking out paragraph 18 of Section 3 and substituting therefor the following: as follows At the junction of Warren Road and School Street, Marrett Road and (I) No single family dwelling one story in height shall have a floor area Lincoln Street, Lincoln and School Streets commonly known as "The Five Forks", of less than 700 square feet a business district extending from the junction points of the side lines of and No single family dwelling more than one story in height shall have a first upon both sides of all intersecting streets for a distance of 200 feet and for floor area of less than 500 square feet, or a second floor area of less than 250 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 254 INDEX square feet. Of the second floor area at least 125 square feet shall have a head room of not less than 7 feet INDEX No duplex house shall hove a floor area of less than twice the required Animal Inspector, Report of 39 area for one family dwellings as stated in the preceding paragraph. Appeals, Report of Board of .. 24 No two-family dwelling shall hove a floor area of less than 700 square feet Appointed Officers • 6 per family unit including stairways. April 19th Committee, Report of.. ... 70 No trailer shall be used as a dwelling unless it conforms with the require- Assessors, Report of Board of 83 ments of this Section and Section 29 of the Plumbing By-Lows and Article XX Births .... 104 of the Building By-Laws. Building Inspector, Report of ... 72 Vote token by voice vote not being unanimous a rising vote was taken as follows. Cory Memorial Library: In Favor Tellers Opposed Investment Committee, Report of ... 149 32 Walter E. Sands 1 Librarian, Report of 58 89 Elmer C Houdlette 2 Treasurer, Report of.... .... 146 36 Alan G. Adorns 0 Trustees, Report of 56 Cemetery Commissroners, Report of 71 157 3 Committees Appointed . .. 5 Carried 10,02 P. M. Deaths106 (SEAL) Lexington, Moss, November 2, 1949. Dental Clinic, Report of . .. 05 • I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 38 as passed at the Adjourned Engineer, Report of . .. . 53 Town Meeting held April 4, 1949 and as same appears on record. Fire Engineers, Report of 73 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Health Inspector, Report of 37 January 1954 Health, Report of Board of . .. 36 Boston, Moss. Highway Division, Report of ,....... 89 The foregoing amendment to Building By-Laws is hereby approved. FRANCIS E. KELLY Jurors, List of . . . ... . . 60 Attorney General Lectures, Report of Committee on 72 Marriages ... .. 104 Memorial Doy Committee, Report of 87 Milk Inspector, Report of ....... . 37 Park Division, Report of 51 Planning Board, Report of .. 81 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 5 i Police Deportment, Report of 67 Posture Clinic, Report of ......... .. 39 Public Welfare Agent, Report of ... .. ... 79 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 88 Recreation, Report of Committee on 32 Report of Directors of . 33 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of 64 Retirement Board, Report of „ ,,.. 107 School Department108 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of67 Selectmen, Report of 18 Sewer Division, Report of 96 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 37 INDEX 255 Tax Collector, Report of 50 Town Accauntont, Report of 153 Town Clerk, Report of 102 Births 104 Deaths 106 Marriages 104 Town Counsel, Report of 201 Town Engineer, Report of ... 53 Town Meeting Members ... 10 Town Officers 4 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 7, 1949 205 Annual Town Meeting, March 7, 1949 .. . 211 Special Election Town Meeting Members, Precinct 1 . ., 218 Special Election Town Meeting Members, Precinct 3 219 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 21, 1949 . . 219 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 28, 1949 224 Second Adjourned Town Meeting,April 4, 1949 233 Warrant for Special Election, April 26, 1949 .. 240 Special Election, April 26, 1949 24I Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 14, 1949 243 Special Town Meeting, November 14, 1949 ... 246 Town Treasurer, Report of 145 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1948, Report of . 40 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 41 Water Division, Report of 93 Wire Inspector, Report of 49 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 141 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 135 Financial Statements 133 Prizes. ..... 144 Roster of Teachers 137 School Committee Organization 134 School Committee, Report of 108 Senior High School Graduating Class 142 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 112