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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR 1950 Somervllle Printing Co., Inc. Somerville, Mass. LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1950 Census — 17,098 (Preliminary Count) Highest elevation -- 385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation — 110 feet above mean sea level Settled — 1642 — Cambridge Farms incorporated as a Town --- 1713 Valuation — $30,659,186,00 Tax Rate — 1950 — $43.00 Area of town in acres 10,650.42 Area of town in miles 16.64 Extreme length in miles 5.8 Extreme width in miles 4.85 Public Streets: —(miles)— Accepted 58.13 Private Streets: Unaccepted 36.43 Paper 26.66 State Highways 11.28 Trunk Line Sewers 9.01 Street Sewers 26.38 Water Mains 90.2 Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools — Class A 4 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS March, 1950 to March, 1951 Board of Selectmen George W. Emery, Chairman '53 Frederick M. Gay, '53 Donald E. Nickerson, '51 William H. Driscoll, '51 Lewis L. Hoyt, '52 Town Treasurer Town Clerk James J. Carroll, '51 James J. Carroll, '51 Collector of Taxes (Temporary) Miss G. Mildred Thompson, '51 (To fill vacancy caused by death of William 5. Scamman) School Committee Mrs. George P. Morey, Chairman, '51 George P. Wadsworth, '53 'Charles G. Davis, '52 George W. Slade, '53 Myron C. Fisher, Jr., '52 Gail W. Smith, '52 Cemetery Commissioners William G. Potter, Chairman, '51 Frederick J. Spencer, '53 Trustees of Public Trusts Howard 5. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Clarence S. Walker, '56 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 Moderator Charles E. Ferguson, '51 Constables John C. Russell, '51 James F. Mowat, '51 Planning Board Richard P. Cromwell, Chairman, '51 Win. S. Couette, '52 William G. Potter, '54 Frederic K. Johnson '53 Aiden L. Ripley, '55 Alan G. Adams, '54 * Resigned --- effective March 1, 1951 TOWN OF LEXINGTON APPOINTED OFFICERS Terms for One Year Unless Indicated Otherwise Animal inspector Dr. John J. Murphy, Jr. Appropriation Committee Howard A. Patterson, Chairman, '53 William M. Hall, Vice Chairman, '52 Adrian W. Cleveland, '51 Ralph H. Tucker, '52 Clarence E. Smith, '51 John J. Sullivan, '53 Leon W. Bateman, '51 Raymond W. James, '53 Thomas M. Donnelly, Jr. '52 Assessors Leland H. Emery, Chairman William H. Shanahan William 1. Burnham Board of Appeals (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Errol H. Locke, Chairman, '53 Aiden L. Ripley, '55 Lester T. Redman, '53 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 " Walter C. Ballard, '51 * (To fill unexpired term of John F. Rich, resigned) Board of Appeals — Associate Members J. Henry Duffy Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Elmer C. Houdlette George W. Emery Board of Health Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, '51 Rufus L. McQuillan, '53 George E. Russell, '52 Ivan G. Pyle, M. D., Consultant Physician Board of Health Sanitarian Richard F. Jackson Board of Health Agents Hazel J. Murray Thomas Bowdidge (Met. State Hospital) Alexander Armour (Met. State Hospital) Board of Public Welfare Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Arthur F. Mason John A. Sellars Francis J. Hunt Howard H. Dawes • (Replacing Edmund Costello, resigned) 6 ANNUAL REPORTS Board of Retirement Howard 5. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Wallace C. Wessinger " Mrs. Ethel U. Rich (Temp. Town Accountant) (Replacing Frank D. Walker on Military Leave) Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Howard 5. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '52 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 Clarence 5. Walker, '56 Building Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Burial Agents Alice M. McCarthy Albert F. Douglass Thomas M. Montague Constable Charles E. Molay Dental Clinic Thomas S. Grindle Dog Officers John A. Russell E. M. LaRose Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Mrs. Vincent Burke Mrs. John R. Rich Fence Viewers Field Drivers John W. Rycroft Benjamin W. Day H, Webster Thomas Alan G. Adams Roy A. Cook John J. Garrity Fire Engineers Harold E. Roeder, Chairman George M. Hynes Robert J. Fawcett William P. Fitzgerald Forest Warden Roy A. Cook TOWN OF LEXINGTON 7 Gemmell Legacy Income Trustees (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Mrs. Robert C. Merriam Harold F. Lombard Lockup Keeper John W. Rycroft Measurer of Wood and Bark John Bierenbroodspot Harold I. Wellington Moth Department, Superintendent John J. Garrity Old Age Assistance Bureau Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Arthur F. Mason John A. Sellars " Francis J. Hunt Howard H. Dawes " (Replacing Edmund Costello, resigned) Park Superintendent John J. Garrity Plumbing Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Posture Clinic Mrs. Stanley Berest, Chairman Mrs. Robert W. Hunter, Co -Chairman Mrs. George Wadsworth Mrs. Frank Carpenter Mrs. Charles Scribner Mrs. Frank Harrington Mrs. John Lappen Mrs. Edwin Powers Mrs, Nichian Haroian Public Works Superintendent William M. Burns (Replacing Joseph H. DeFoe, resigned) Recreation Committee ■ Dr. Howard W. Foley, Chairman, '52 Ernest J. Crerie, '53 Donald E. Legro, '51 Murray T. Potter, '53 Robert T. Person, '52 Registrars of Voters Leon H. Truesdale, Chairman, '53 Malcolm H. Clifford, '51 George H. Lowe, '52 ANNUAL REPORTS Sealer of Weights and Measures Ralph E. Chadwick Town Accountant Mrs. Ethel U. Rich (Temporary) CReplacing Frank D. Walker on Military Leave) Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens Town Engineer William M. Burns Director of Veterans Benefits and Services Edwin F. Chapin Harold 1. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Paul Wagner, Jr. Director of Civil Defense H. Webster Thomas Weighers, Public Thomas Lynch Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Arthur Gennettl Mrs. Norman D. Copeland Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Committee on Lectures under Will of Elisa Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Authorized March 20, 1950 Waiter E. Sands, Chairman James B. MacDonald Marguerite Halton Errol H. Locke Henry Brask Committee to Study Further the Town Manager Plan Authorized March 20, 1950 Thacher Jenney Donald E, Hathaway Michael Hopkins TOWN OF LEX1NGTON 9 Committee to Develop the Details and Cost of the Proposed Veterans Memorial Library Authorized March 21, 1949 Steele Lindsay George V. Morse A. Edward Rowse Robert H. Watt Clyde A. Booker Archibald R. Giroux Mrs. Jennie A. Grindle William E. Phillips Mrs, Ruth Morey Myron Fisher Raymond James Lyon Carter (deceased) Elementary School Sites Committee Authorized June 1, 1950 Alan G. Adams Frederick K. Johnson William H. Driscoll Lewis L. Hoyt Long Range Planning Committee Authorized March 20, 1950 Alan G. Adams Donald T. Clark Robert F. Aiken Donald M. Fifield Albert 0. Wilson, Jr. Committee to Supervise on Behalf of and Under the Direction of the Board of Selectmen, the Construction of the Hew Fire Station in East Lexington Authorized March 26, 1945 Donald E. Nickerson Aiden L. Ripley Gordon D. Richards (deceased) George W. Emery George C. Sheldon High School Building Committee Authorized June 1, 1950 Mrs. Levi Burnell Stanley I. Phalen Joseph P. Crosby Haskell W. Reed Charles G. Davis A. Edward Rowse, Jr. Munroe H. Hamilton George W. Slade Miss Elizabeth R. Lewis Joseph L. Weis James M. West Edwin 6. Worthen, Jr. Mrs. Norman A. Downs Charles H. Norris Wilbur M. Jaquith (resigned) Mrs. Steele Lindsay (resigned) Mrs. William H. Shanahan (resigned) 10 ANNUAL REPORTS Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Frederick M. Gay, Chairman Rev, Harold T. Handley Mrs. Ruth T. Morey Rev. Francis J. Murphy George G. Davis Rev. George W. Casey Myron C. Fisher Rev. Crawford O. Smith George P. Wadsworth Rev. Floyd J. Taylor George W. Slade Rev. Roy Pearson George W. Emery Rev. Robert A. Schade Donald E. Nickerson William H. Driscoll Lewis L. Hoyt TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Name A Charles T. Abbott Gilbert A. Arnold *George A. Baldwin Marcus B. Beebe Sydney P. Birch J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr. Henry Brask *Sanborn C. Brown `Gaetano Buttaro C Lyon Carter Percy Catton Donald T. Clark Richard P. Cromwell Frank A. Currier, Jr. Ernest Cutter D Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. J. Henry Duffy F Myron C. Fisher George E. Foster Patrick J. Furdon G *Jerome F. Garrity Douglas T. Gleason PRECINCT ONE Address 26 Richard Road 3 Richard Road 49 Follen Road 2 Plymouth Road 35 Independence Avenue 12 Plymouth Road 9 Robbins Road 37 Maple Street 837 Massachusetts Avenue 39 Marrett Road 203 Follen Road 25 Moon Hill Road 21 Summit Road 27 Tower Road 127 Follen Road 16 Smith Avenue 25 Maple Street 3 Plainfield Street 10 Plainfield Street 822 Massachusetts Avenue 15 Theresa Avenue 11 Robbins Road Term Expires- 1953 xpires 1953 1952 1953 1952 1953 1953 1952 1953 1953 1951 1951 1952 1953 1952 1952 1953 1953 1952 1953 1952 1951 1953 H Lloyd C.,Harding Arnold E. Howard George M. Hynes Donald Irwin Edwin C. Johnson L *John Lamont Dorothy Lindsay Robert F. Lutz M Harold MacGilvray William W. MacLean Clarence E. MacPhee Arthur F. Mason James Paul McCarthy Paul J. McCormack Rufus L. McQuillan Charles B. Meek Eugene L. Morgan Thomas C. Morris P Vernon C. Page Robert T. Person William E. Phillips R Haskell W. Reed Aiders L. Ripley 5 Clarence E. Smith *Ernest C. Smith Gordon E. Steele John J. Sullivan V Emile J. Vadeboncoeur W John A. Wilson TOWN OF LEXINGTON 50 Tucker Avenue 14 Robbins Road 28 Locust Avenue 28 Baker Avenue 14 Smith Avenue 9 Joseph Road 23 Robbins Road 821 Massachusetts Avenue 12 Cary Street 46 Watertown Street 14 Baker Avenue 46 Watertown Street 201 Follen Road 11 Richard Road 35 Tower Road 142 Marrett Raad 20 Robbins Road 4 Robbins Road 12 Independence Avenue 4 Lexington Avenue 37 Tower Road 67 Lowell Street 52 Follen Road 6 Pinewood Street 50 Fern Street 12 Smith Avenue 1 1 16 Massachusetts Avenue 35 Brandon Street 62 Fern Street 11 1952 1952 1951 1952 12 G Frederick M. Gay H Lewis L. Hoyt 5 Harold E. Stevens 1951 Elected March e, 1950 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 7 Robbins Road . 30 Locust Avenue 1952 1951 1951 1953 1951 1953 1951 1952 1953 1953 1951 T 9 5 2 1952 1953 19.53 1951 Name A Tracy W. Ames George H. Anker 8 Walter C. Ballard Leon W. Bateman George W. Butters Walter G. Black C F. Sherburne Carter Robert M. Coquillette Ernest 1 Crerie D Charles G. Davis John H. Devine William F. Downe John F. Downey F 1952 Clements H. Ferguson 1951 William Wallace Ferguson Robert W. Fernald William P. Fitzgerald 1951 1953 1951 1951 1952 1951 G Roland B. Greeley William Roger Greeley Bertram P. Gustin H Helen H. Hager William M. Hall Stephen F. Hamblin Edward Hamlin Harold T. Handley 209 Follen Road PRECINCT TWO Address 2 Highland Avenue 364 Marrett Road 8 Raymond Street 10 Winthrop Road 40 Highland Avenue 11 Highland Avenue 24 Percy Road 53 Forest Street 50 Spring Street 9 Washington Street 19 Slocum Road 286 Marrett Road 4 Farmcrest Avenue 30 Vine Brook Road 6 Belfry Terrace 4 Washington Street 5 Parker Street 1359 Massachusetts Avenue 1948 Massachusetts Avenue 50 Bloomfield Street 28 Slocum Road 1357 Massachusetts Avenue 45 Parker Street 15 Bloomfield Street 1888 Massachusetts Avenue 1953 1952 1951 Term Expires 1953 1953 1951 1951 1953 1953 1951 1952 1952 1953 1951 1951 1952 1951 1952 1953 1953 1951 1951 1952 1953 1952 1953 1953 1952 James A. Harding, Jr. Alice Munson Holmes Robert H. Holt Ernest R. Hunt L Harold B. Lamont Elizabeth R. Lewis Russell M. Little Harold F. Lombard Selden M. Loring M John F. Manley John E. Murray P Charles H. Peirce Marjorie Pierce Murray Potter William G. Potter Donald T. Pring George W. Proctor R Randall W. Richards Henry W. Robertson S Charles E. Scribner Edward W. Sibley Dexter A. Smith T Lee E. Tarbox Winslow J. Tower Alfred P. Tropeano W Edwin B. Worthen C James J. Carroll D William H. Driscoll F Charles E. Ferguson TOWN OF LEXINGTON 13 14 Highland Avenue 86 Spring Street 11 Bennington Road 47 Farmcrest Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 2 Forest Street 7 Forest Street 23 Eliot Road 53 Bloomfield Street 16 Parker Street 6 Highland Avenue 47 Bloomfield Street 59 Forest Street 19 Walnut Street 25 Walnut Street 20 Vine Brook Road 7 Forest Court 67 Farrncrest Avenue 4 Raymond Street 7 Highland Avenue 18 El iot Road 2 Rowland Avenue 8 Rowland Avenue 23 Bloomfield Street 25 Vine Brook Road 5 Winthrop Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 17 Muz2ey Street 25 Winthrop Road 16 Highland Avenue 1952 1952 1952 1953 1951 1951 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1951 1952 1951 1953 1952 1953 1951 1952 1952 1953 1952 1951 1953 1953 1951 1951 1951 1951 14 Name A Alan G. Adams B William John Baskin Louis W. Bills Charles M. Blake Kenneth F. Blodgett Ronald D. Brown Albert H. Burnham William 1. Burnham Eugene T. Buckley C Edward B. Cass Richard H, Childs George B. Colesworthy, Jr. Grant B. Cole b Arthur C. Dodge Norman A. Downs E Leland H. Emery F Robert W. Fawcett Gardner C. Ferguson Roy A. Ferguson Donald M. Fifield Gardner L. Frost G George E. Graves H Milton F. Hodgdon J Thacher Tenney K Joseph G. Kraetier L Errol H. Locke William H. Lyon ANNUAL REPORTS PRECINCT THREE Address 15 Somerset Road 45 Adams Street 73 Hancock Street 59 York Street 94 Hancock Street 27 Edgewood Street 34 East Street 30 East Street 22 Grant Street 8 Hillside Terrace 87 Simonds Road 23 Hancock Street 97 Blake Road 6 Abbott Road 11 Edgewood Road 5 Stetson Street 27 Oakland Street 54 Burlington Street 11 Berwick Road 25 Adams Street 31 Hayes Avenue 33 Adams Street 35 Hayes Avenue 25 Oakland Street 85 Meriam Street 3 Abbott Road 24 Oakland Street Term Expires 1952 1951 1951 1951 1953 1952 1952 1951 2953 1952 1951 1952 1953 1953 1951 1953 1951 1952 1951 1952 1953 1951 1952 1951 1953 1951 1953 M Richard W. Maynard Charles A. McCormack Robert C. Merriam George P. Morey Ruth Morey Clayton M. Morse P William 3. Porter R Lester T. Redman C. Raymond Reed A. Edward Rowse Robert L. Ryder 5 Walter E. Sands George B. Sargent Clarence Shannon Rupert H. Stevens Frederick J. Spencer T Ralph H. Tucker •Gerald C. Turner H. Webster Thomas W George P. Wadsworth Donald E. Williamson Harvey F. Winlock Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. 2 Peter Zitso TOWN OF LEXINGTON 15 77 Meriam Street I952 35 North Hancock Street 1952 4 Oakmount Circle 1953 90 North Hancock Street 1951 90 North Hancock Street 1952 29 Sherman Street 1952 102 Meriam Street 1953 10 Hayes Avenue 1951 20 Oakland Street 1953 38 Somerset Road 1953 65 Bertwetl Road 1952 57 Meriam Street 1953 50 Hancock Street 1952 18 Edgewood Road 1952 10 Dexter Road 1953 15 Hancock Street 1952 100 Meriam Street 1952 9 Hillside Terrace 1953 83 Meriam Street 1951 26 Hayes Avenue 1951 15 Patriots Drive 1951 61 Meriam Street 1953 35 Dexter Road 1953 23 Bertwell Road 1951 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE E George W. Emery N Donald E Nickerson Name A Lester L. Andrews 47 Somerset Road 1953 17 Hancock Street 1951 PRECINCT FOUR Address 1 Hill Street Term Expires 1951 16 B Winthrop H. Bowker Cary E. Bryant Levi G. Burnell, Jr. C Winfield 5. Caouette Adrian W. Cleveland Charles T. Cogswell Francis W. Copp Francis B. Culbertson Frank B. Custance Howard E. Custance W. Warren Custance D Russell 5. Davenport Howard H. Dawes F Robert J. Fawcett George M. Fuller Ernest A. Giroux H Donald M. Hager Paul Hanson Donald D. Hathaway Converse Hill Norton T. Hood Elmer C. Houdlette Robert W. Hunter Roy Johnsen Frederic K. Johnson L Merlin J. Ladd Jasper A. Lane Eleanor Bradford Litchfield M George A. Mallion Thelma F. Mather Thomas H. Moon N Thomas A. Napoli Fred C. Newhall Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. ANNUAL REPORTS 2160 Massachusetts Avenue 12 Fair Oaks Drive 25 Outlook Drive 4 Wachusetts Circle 39 Robinson Road 35 Prospect Hill Road 127 Blake Road 62 Harding Road 100 Gleason Road 2 Tewksbury Street 100 Bedford Street 329 Bedford Street 10 Bernard Street 511 Marrett Road 2210 Massachusetts Avenue 6 Revere Street 35 Downing Road 70 Hill Street 84 Shade Street 2101 Massachusetts Avenue 41 Reed Street 2652 Massachusetts Avenue 45 Outlook Drive 2295 Massachusetts Avenue 9 Audubon Road 2001 Massachusetts Avenue 177 Waltham Street 53 Dexter Road 29 Wachusett Drive 43 Wachusett Drive 84 Simonds Road 23 Middle Street 2 Audubon Road 2198 Massachusetts Avenue 1951 1952 1953 1953 1952 1953 1952 1952 1951 1952 1953 1951 1951 /951 1952 1952 1951 1952 1953 1951 1953 1952 1951 1952 1953 1953 1953 1951 1952 1951 1952 1953 1951 1952 P Howard A. Patterson William C. Paxton, Jr. James A. Peirce William L. Potter R Francis H. Ready William R. Rosenberger 5 James C. Shaw Gail W. Smith A. Randall Soderberg Earle B. Sukeforth Ingeberg N. Swenson T Robert T. Trask, Jr. W Robert H. Watt Frederick D. Wells George L. Wallace John P. Whalen TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 Blake Road 359 Bedford Street 2184 Massachusetts Avenue • 21 Fair Oaks Terrace 2246 Massachusetts Avenue 2139 Massachusetts Avenue 11 Hamblen Street 170 Wood Street 51 Dexter Road 48 Outlook Drive 145 Spring Street 217 Waltham Street 130 Bedford Street 58 Prospect Hill Road 21 \faille Avenue 11 Harrington Road 17 1951 1952 1953 1951 18 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 31, 1950. To the Inhabitants of Lexington: 1951 As we welcome to Lexington hundreds of new families, who 1953 for the first time are coming in contact with various phases and functions of our municipal government, it is probably appropriate, and possibly helpful, to outline again this year the duties, powers, and general fields of activity of the Board of Selectmen. Such in- formation will enable them to communicate directly in case they have problems in which the Board can assist. The Board has under its definite jurisdiction and control the 1953 Police Department, Accounting Department and Public Works De- partment—which latter includes the following divisions: Highways, 1953 Water, Sewer, Parks, Building and Plumbing, Wiring and Engineer - 1952 ing. Over this group the Board of Selectmen exercises direct con - 1951 trol and its policies are carried out by officials reporting directly to 1953 the Board. The Board of Selectmen appoints the following: Board of Pub- lic Welfare, Board of Health, Board of Fire Engineers, Board of As- sessors, Board of Appeals and part of the Recreation Committee Per- sonnel. It should be noted, however, that although the Board of Selectmen appoints these Boards, they function as independent en- tities, formulate their own policies and make their own decisions. The Board of Selectmen also works with other elected groups to attain a co-ordinated program of municipal management and de- velopment. 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 unprecedented activity in new home building in Lexington which was in full swing in 1949, presumably reached a peak in 1950 with the issuing of 448 building permits for residential construc- tion. Judged by the past, 448 new houses in one year is a fantastic and almost unbelievable figure. However, to drive through Lexing- ton streets leaves no doubt as to the reality of the situation, and re- quests for public facilities such as water, sewer, drainage, play- grounds, police and fire protection, etc., for these new homes are all sharply reflected in the reports (and budgets) of our various municipal departments. 1953 1952 1953 1951 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 Accordingly, while our Board of Assessors will find two to three million dollars in new property values this year, the full impact of resultant tremendously increased cost to the Town, both in capital outlay (such as trunk sewers, drainage, schools, etc.) and in annual operating expense, is still to be faced—and the capital outlay itself may well equal or exceed the two to three million dollar increased valuation. We commend to your attention the annual report of the Super- intendent of Public Works (which appears elsewhere in this book) for complete details as to the volume and variety of work done in 1950, both in regular town maintenance work, as well as in helping new residents with 406 water connections, and 132 sewer services, etc. In brief summary, we list herewith major projects of 1950: (1) Completion (long delayed) of the North Branch Vine Brook trunk sewer, to serve the Fair Oaks area in the near future, and other adjacent areas in due course. (2) Construction of Liberty Avenue, Ledgelawn Avenue, Hillside Terrace, Hamilton Road, Braemore Terrace and Watson Road, all under the Betterment Act—and Coolidge Avenue under Chapter 90 provisions. (3) Installation of sewer laterals in the Farmcrest area (connected to the new South Branch Vine Brook trunk sewer.) (4) Start of the sewer laterals in the streets of the Fair Oaks district. (5) Construction of the new fire station at corner of Mass- achusetts Avenue and Locust Avenue—site of the old East Lexington Village Hall, built in 1838. (6) Rehabilitation of the exterior of the Barnes estate sit- uated easterly of Cary Memorial Building. This prop- erty, built in 1840, and acquired by the Town about 1935, had been badly neglected. With the removal of the twentieth century porches and the restoration of small pane windows, new blinds, and a fresh paint job the appearance of this estate is now attractive and pre- sumably very similar to its original aspect. 20 ANNUAL REPORTS (7) Development of the Kinneen Pond playground area at the corner of Burlington Street and Simonds Road. This property, acquired by the Town in 1935 and hav- ing admirable potentialities as a skating, skiing, soft, ball and general playground area will, we hope, be completed in 1951. (8) Construction of the Toilet Facilities building on the Lex- ington Center playground (9) Replacement of inadequate sized mains in Outlook Drive and Marrett Road as part of an annual program of strengthening aur water system. (10) Construction of the Fern Street sewer lateral. (11) Construction of the Bow Street, Drew Avenue, Fottler Avenue, Cummings Avenue and Cliffe Avenue sewer laterals. (12) Street drainage improvements on Hancock Street, Somerset Road, Massachusetts Avenue (at the Munroe Tavern), Carvilie Avenue, as part of a program of im- proved street drainage facilities. The drastic increase in Lexington's population and the relative- ly poor drainage capacity of much of the land in Lexington is bring- ing ever more pressing and urgent sewerage problems and can only be met through the construction of additional and expensive street sewer laterals, special mains, and trunk sewers. The cost of trunk sewers is staggering and for many years the tax rate will reflect through bondings and interest thereon, the costly and questionable wisdom of building homes close together on soil that does not read- ily absorb or drain. New Route No. 128 became at least a construction reality in 1950 and the Townspeople need no report as to changes in the land- scape, and the dislocations in traffic and travel around Lexington which we all encountered. Completion of this work by the middle of 1951 will be a welcome relief. After much review and consideration, the Board voted to issue a license for a bus route over Oak Street, Baker Avenue and Taft Avenue. This proposed route was not favored by certain residents of Taft Avenue—and whether the State Department of Public Works will actually grant the necessary franchise, is still uncertain. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 The year 1950 brought us the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. An able committee of citizens did splendid work in planning and carrying through a varied and interesting program of several days duration—climaxed by the Big Parade, headed by the famous Marine Band of Washington, D. C.—for whose presence we owe thanks to Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers and Senator Sa ltonsta l 1. Our Superintendent of Public Works, Joseph H. DeFoe, resigned in early September to accept a better paid, similar position in Wake- field. Fortunately we had in the Town's employ Mr. William M. Burns (Town Engineer and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works) whom the Board promptly appointed to succeed Mr. DeFoe. Mr. Harold E. Stevens, our new Town Counsel, is finishing his first year in that capacity and the Board is most pleased with his help and sound advice. Civil Defense carne back into the Town's affairs in the late summer and we are fortunate that the energetic, efficient and ex- perienced Mr. H. Webster Thomas agreed to act as Lexington Di- rector, and has already done a tremendous volume of organizational work—so has Mrs. Thomas! At the Town Meeting in the Fall, the Town voted to accept and construct under the Betterment Act, Cary Avenue and Aerial Street. We understand that the residents of Woodland Road, Bartlett Av- enue and others are similarly interested in having their streets con- structed and will soon seek formal action by the Town. In short, as the year 1950 closes, it appears that only the prob- able restrictive influences and effects of the international situation will prevent 1951 from being another year of intense municipal activity. Regardless of specific projects, however, the normal busi- ness of maintenance and servicing will proceed, and with its un- avoidable problems. Your Board of Selectmen welcomes any inquiries and sugges- tions from any citizen with reference to any matter under its juris- diction, or on any subject an which it can be helpful. GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT FREDERICK M. GAY DONALD E. NICKERSON Board of Selectmen 22 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE December 31, 1950. Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; We hereby submit a report for the Recreation Committee covering the year ending December 31, 1950. The Committee passed on applications filed for the use of facilities in 1950 as follows: HIGH SCHOOL—Baseball 19, Football 7, Track 5, Girls` Softball 3, Girls` Field Hockey 4, Girls` Tennis 3 and practice. JUNIOR HIGH—Baseball 6, Track 2, Football 4. BASEBALL—Paul Revere League 24, DeMolay 8, Boys Club 49 (Football 5), C. Y. O. 52, Individuals 2. SOFTBALL—Softball League 126, Cub Scouts 15, Adult Softball League 5 (The Adult League was inaugurated by the Recreation Committee this year but was cancelled because of lack of interest.) TENNIS—Lexington Tennis Association 12, Army Air Force 20. FIREPLACES -28. In connection with the winter program, applications were received and arrangements made for the following organizations to use the High School and Fiske School gymnasiums; Community League, Boys Club, Warhawks, DeMalay, and the C. Y. 0. Both facilities were used to their capacity. Permits were also issued for the N.E.A.A.A.U. Swimming Meet, the annual pilgrimage of the Boston Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the American Legion for the July Fourth celebration. In conjunction with the 19th of April celebration, Hastings Park and the Center Playground were used for the Youth Day and Sport Day programs. The recreation program for 1950 followed the pattern of past years, being divided into a summer and winter program. The summer program was highly suc- cessful. There was an increase in attendance at the playgrounds of 37% over 1949. Several new features were added to the program and one, the play days with the Reading, Winchester, and Concord playgrounds, was most successful. These play clays consist of competitive games, i, e., softball, baseball, etc., and Lexington emerged victorious in all contests. The winter program has been in- creased and with the use of the Fiske School gymnasium, there are more Lexington organizations participating in indoor winter sports this year than ever before. During the year 1950, a building for toilet facilities and a hockey rink were constructed and put into operation at the Center Playground. The area at Kin- neen Pond was under construction to be made into a neighborhood play area. The following recommendations are made: 1. That the area adjoining Fiske School be made into a neighborhood play area. 2. That a play area be constructed near the Woodhaven district. 3. That plans for the development of the Reservoir area into a family swimming pool and play area be drawn up at this time. It is also recommended that certain areas be purchased in different sections of the Town in the near future to provide space for the development of neighborhood play areas as the need for them arises. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 The Recreation Committee feels that the recommendations pertaining to Fiske, Woodhaven, and the Reservoir, as submitted to the Long -Range Capital Outlay Committee, should be carried out during 1951. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD W. FOLEY, Chairman ROBERT T. PERSON DONALD E. LEGRO MURRAY T. POTTER ERNEST J. CRERIE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION The 1950 Recreation Program of the Town of Lexington made further prog- ress toward many of the objectives as set forth by the Recreation Committee in its all-over plan of improving and increasing the recreational activities and facilities for the community. The winter program, functioning for 14 weeks from December 1949 to March 1950, consisted of a ten -team Community Basketball League made up of young. men of the town. This league operated on Monday and Tuesday evenings in the - High School Gymnasium. On Saturdays for 14 weeks the 5th and 6th grade boys and girls from all the elementary schools of Lexington participated in an all-round recreational program, scheduled from 9-12 a. m., and 2-5 p. m. The boys and girls alternated mornings and afternoons during the season. The Master Attend- ance Chart for the Saturday program, which ran from December 3, 1949 to March 25, 1950, included the following figures: Total Girls 5 & 6 Grades 350 Total Boys 5 & 6 Grades 806 Grand Total 1156 Average Attendance Per Meeting Boys 57.5 Girls 26.9 The summer program functioned for 10 weeks from June 26th to September 1, 1950. It was anticipated before the season opened that four playgrounds would be in operation, the Center Playground, East Lexington, the Russell and Parker Playgrounds, however, due to additions and alterations at the Parker School, the latter playground was inactive. The recreational supervisory staff included a recrea- tion director, a man and woman supervisor on each playground, a crafts supervisor, a part-time tennis instructor, a secretary, a man and woman co -supervisor at the swimming pool plus two instructors and two attendants, totaling 15 personnel for the summer program. The budget for the summer program Expenses Personnel, Pool Personnel, Playground totaled as follows: $ 961.75 1850.00 3022.00 GRAND TOTAL $5833.75 Grand Total Expenses " Attendance $5833.75$,238 per capita. 24469 24 ANNUAL REPORTS The attenda,ce figures were broken down in the following manner: ATTENDANCE Grand Total, Pool 13,538 Grand Total, Playground 8,591 Special Groups (Life Saving, Speed Swimming, Swim meets, etc.] 2,340 Grand Total Registered Attendance 24,469 The highlights of the summer activity program included forty-five special events ranging from nine highly successful Play Days with surrounding com- munities of Concord, Reading, Bedford, and Winchester, to field days at all the playgrounds, scavenger and nature hunts, pet shows, costume and doll carriage •parades, Knot Hole Games at Braves Field, NEAAAU swimming meets, class and •tri -swim meets, treasure hunts and cook -outs, a special playground pageant, a Junior Patrol outing at Canobie Lake, N. H., and the season's climax, the Annual - Aquacade. Included at the end of this report is a statistical summarization of the 1950 -summer recreation program taken from the director's report presented annually to the Recreation Committee. In concluding, may I say that recreation should be a part of everyone's life, • because, to take part in leisure time activities is one phase of our Democratic way -of life. In order to provide for such a recreational program the interest and finan- cial support of the townsfolk is needed. It is through their efforts and initiative that Lexington will continue to improve and increase its recreational activities and -.facilities for the full benefit of the community. Respectfully submitted, L. H. BRAMHALL LEXINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 1950 Municipal Swimming Pool Total Number of Swimming Days: 501/2 (Morning — 1/2; Afternoon --- ?/Z) Three Highest Attendances By Day: 1. July 18 --- 483; 2, July 13 — 462; 3. July 26 --- 461 Average Attendance Per Day: 268.1 Total Pool Registration: 1827 Total Pool Attendance: 13538 Number of Children Who Learned How To Swim: Sinkers to Pollywogs Beginners to Flounders Totals Boys 60 9 69 Girls 113 21 134 203 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Number of ARC Life Saving Awards: Juniors — 8 Seniors — 8 Tota Is: 16 Pool Registration: 1827 Attendance: Boys: 527 4329 Girls: 691 6347 Men: 173 1306 Women: 186 697 Husband & Wife: .... 24 92 Waders: 226 767 1827 13538 Attendance of Special Groups: Totals: 2340 Life Saving 216 Speed Swimmers 165 Swim Meets 511 Pageants 450 Visitors 750 Misc. 248 2340 Grand Total --- Swimming Pool .. 15,878 Boys: Girls: Boys; Girls: Boys: Girls: Playground Registration. 1518 Center East 327 207 288 206 Russell 72 55 Master Playground Attendance: 7351 2564 1281 357 1708 1193 248 Master Attendance — Crafts: 1240 308 190 42 405 259 36 25 26 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION. SERVICE ON THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON December 31, 1950. 13,538 Much of the organized programs conducted by the Middlesex County Exten- sion Service are planned on a county basis with these programs available to every town in the county. Organized projects such as mastitis or Green Pastures for dairymen; flock health for the poultrymen; clothing and food for the homemakers, of the various 4-H Club programs for boys and girls, are brought to the individual farmers or homemakers in a general way through the County Bulletin, radio, news- paper publicity, meetings or through correspondence and farm and home visits. In addition to this general work of the Extension Service, work in each town is de- veloped under the guidance of the town director and the local groups interested in agriculture, homemaking and Boys' and Girls` 4-H Club work. Increased milk production per cow, better roughage and a reduction of disease loss were the aims of the Extension dairy projects. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the recently organized Owner -Sampler Testing Association both are assisting farmers, through use of production records, to locate low producing cows. Local members include Chester Lidberg and Swenson Brothers. Breeding also is important in increasing production and during 1950 the Selective Breeding Associa- tion has continued to grow and more farmers have made use of the proven sires available to members. The Green Pasture Program was used by the Extension Ser- vice to demonstrate the value of high quality roughage. Mastitis is one of the most serious diseases of dairy cattle and causes much loss of milk production. Control of this disease by sanitation, testing and prompt treatment has been urged. The Extension Service worked with poultrymen on virtually every aspect of Totals poultry farming during the year. With efficiency the watchword, attention was 969 given to the Poultry Farm Account Program, through which poultrymen are assisted 549 with their farm records. Several poultrymen were assisted with flock health prob- lems. Through the Quality Egg and Turkey Marketing Programs, poultrymen and 1518 turkey growers have been helped in improving their marketing facilities and prac- tices. The county -wide Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Trade Show was held in Concord on October 11 and 12 with features both for producers and consumers. 4202 The Extension Service cooperated with the rabbit breeders of the county in forming an association, which is to be known as the Middlesex Commercial Rabbit Associa- 3149 tion and meets monthly at the Extension Office. GRAND TOTAL ATTENDANCE -- Swimming Pool GRAND TOTAL ATTENDANCE — Playgrounds Grand Totals 7351 Many of the leading commercial vegetable growers of the county are located in the town of Lexington and through their leadership, assistance was given in ef- fecting production of vegetables. Some of these growers are Augus Schumacher, A. H. Burnham and Son, Salvatore Ricci, C. J. Cataldo and Sons, De Vincent Broth- ers, and Joseph Tropeano. Clothing programs proved to be popular in Lexington. Several attended the construction classes as taught by leaders who in turn instructed community groups, The women also learned about "Short Cuts & Speed Tricks in Garment Finishes." The Five -piece method of slipcovering was enthusiastically received as well as the program "Slick Tricks in Home Care." A tour on Home grounds improvement 540 700 1240 15878 8591 24469 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 was conducted and on this tour individual landscaping problems were solved. Mrs. N. May Larson, Extension Specialist in child development and family life, presented the "Tater Family" as an introduction to the family life program. There were sixty-two boys and girls enrolled in agricultural and home eco- nomics 4-H projects. The Lexington leaders were under the chairmanship of John Garrity, who was also the Chairman of the 4-H Camp Committee. Leaders included Mrs. Wilbur Cheever, Mrs. Norman Jones, Richard Jackson, and David Bjorkgren. 4-H activities in the town included a spring achievement program at the Parker School, a mothers` tea, sponsored by Mrs. Jones' Club, a fall achieve- ment program for boys, and a Christmas party for all 4-H members in town. Mrs. Wilbur Cheever attended the annual State Leaders' Camp at Amherst and was elected Chairman of the 1951 Program Committee. Mrs. Cheever was President of the Eastern Section Leaders' Organization. Milton Parsons attended State Camp at Amherst. William Cowles and Thomas B. Lewis, Jr., were winners of garden medals for their 4-H project. 4-H leaders and members co-operated in selling 4-H cookies for the benefit of Camp Middlesex in Ashby. WILLIAM I. BURNHAM, Director. REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1950. To the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library Lexington, Massachusetts Mrs. Morey and Gentlemen: The Librarian respectfully submits the Eighty-second Annual Report of the Library. CIRCULATION Once again the circulation of books reached an all-time high as residents of Lexington borrowed 128,387 books, periodicals, pamphlets and phonograph records. Same million and a half books are handled annually by the staff of the library. The circulation alone of books and other items involved 899,000 separate and distinct handlings in the processes of charging, returning, slipping, checking, and shelving. Add to this amount the books handled in reference work, shelf -reading, straightening, moving, classifying, cataloging, preparing for shelf, lettering, bind- ing, mending, reserving, unpacking, mailing, reviewing, deposits to the branch and schools, exhibits, magazines and newspapers checked, covered and reinforced, etc., and this figure would probably run well over a million and a half. In addition to books handled, about 257,000 book cards and date due cards were run through the charging machines. Lexington ranks very high among libraries in the proportion of adult non- fiction books circulated. A survey made during the past year of eight libraries in surrounding towns of 12,000 to 18,000 population, and providing fair to good li- -28 ANNUAL REPORTS brary service, indicated that Lexington circulated 24,277 more books of adult non- -fiction than did Stoneham, and 6,927 more than Winchester which ranked second. Lexington stood third in total circulation, fourth in total appropriation, fourth in the .amount spent for books, bulletins and periodicals, and sixth in the amount ex- pended for salaries. The purchase of some additional titles for the children's room resulted in a 16 per cent increase in the circulation of juvenile books. The Librarian must again .emphasize that the space provided by the temporary arrangement for the children is inadequate. The room is so crowded at times that the Children's Librarian finds lit difficult to move about the room to assist the children with their reference work, REGISTRATION 1,663 new borrowers were registered during the year, bringing the twenty-two anonth total of borrowers registered under the new system to 60,001. BOOK STOCK 3,451 volumes were added to the library during the year. Of these 2,308 -were adult books, and 1,143 juvenile, The number of adult books was divided almost evenly between fiction and non-fiction. 1,380 volumes were withdrawn as worn out, obsolete, or lost, so the book stock at the end of the year totaled 53,831 volumes. INTER -LIBRARY LOAN During the year the library borrowed 83 books from 14 different libraries, ,and loaned 16 books to eight libraries. Through this service, residents of Lexington may borrow from any library in the United States books not available at their local library. BOOK SELECTION Book selection occupies much of the Librarian's time, and is a highly special- ized field. The American Library Association has in print eighteen books covering this subject alone, and many more are published by other presses. Each year the Librarian must evaluate over 10,000 books, and order for the .approval of the Book Committee those volumes which experience has indicated are needed by the library and can be purchased within the limitation of the amount of money available for books. The Librarian must check carefully such book lists as the Virginia Kirkus Service, Subscription Books Bulletin, A. L. A, Booklist, Library Journal, Wilson Bul- letin, Retail Bookseller, Publishers' Weekly, American News of Books, Library Quarterly, Book Review Digest, publishers' catalogs, and many special lists. Book review media such as the Saturday Review of Literature, New York Times and New York Herald Tribune Book Sections, and other magazines carrying book reviews must be read as time allows. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 - DISCIPLINE IN THE LIBRARY The problem of keeping order among the large number of young people using the library has been an increasingly difficult one. The library faces the same prob- lem as the schools in this respect, without the advantage of being able to take disciplinary action. Methods worked out for control of students using the stacks have not been wholly efficient as there have been several instances of malicious damage during the past year. There have also been numerous occasions in the evening when at- tempts by members of the staff to maintain quiet and order have been met with insolence, rudeness, and a refusal of young people to obey. The trouble has come for the most part from groups of teen-agers roaming the streets in the evening. Most libraries rely on the presence of a police officer in the library to curb those young people intent of doing damage or creating disturbances, The Librarian recommends that consideration be given to this solution of the problem if condi- tions do not improve. STAFF The resignation of the cataloger, and the inability to fill this position with a trained professional assistant has once again proven the total inadequacy of salaries now paid in Lexington. Three years ago the staff of the main library included two library school graduates. There are now none. Salaries paid to assistants doing. work at the professional level are now seven hundred to thirteen hundred dollars lower than maximums for the same positions in the neighboring towns of Winches- ter, Arlington and Waltham. So long as this inequality exists, the residents of Lexington will not receive, and should not expect to receive, the quality of service rendered by those towns paying salaries which attract trained and capable profes- sional assistants. During the year two members of the staff completed a credit course in refer- ence work, and another staff member is now taking the same course. The Librarian and assistants attended meetings and conferences in Swamp- scott, Worcester, Boston, Cambridge and Framingham. GIFTS The Librarian gratefully acknowledges a gift of money for the purchase of books from a Friend of the Library, and the donation of a number of new books by Miss Millicent J. Taylor, Rev. Harold T. Handley, and others. Book plates with the names of the donors have been placed in all of these volumes. CONCLUSION The Librarian wishes to again express his appreciation to the Board of Trus- tees and to the staff of the library for their support and cooperation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, RALPH A. NASON, Librarian 30 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE HEALTH SANITARIAN December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; The following is the report of the Health Sanitarian for the year 1950. LABORATORY New equipment added during the year enabled me to make more comprehen- sive analyses of milk and cream samples. Most of the field expedients have been replaced with standard items so that more samples can be tested at one time and greater accuracy is assured. Results of tests may be procured by calling at the laboratory, FOOD SANITATION Tests are made at intervals to check on the cleanliness of eating utensils --- such as glasses, cups and silverware. During 1950, 224 swab tests were made at 24 restaurants and fountains. Thirteen places maintained counts within the stand- ard of 100 bacteria per utensil. The other eleven establishments were within the 100-500 bracket which is fair. A Restaurant Sanitation Course which was completed March 23rd attracted many managers and owners of places serving food. Twenty out of the twenty-four establishments in Lexington were represented. Sixty-three employees attended one or more sessions and thirty-eight persons had perfect attendance, The Health Sanitarian inspects all establishments where food is prepared, sold or served. One hundred forty-two inspections were made at the various food stores. MILK INSPECTION A total of 201 samples of milk and cream were analyzed for quality during 1950. Eight dealers had one or more samples that did not comply with the mini- mum standards prescribed by the State. Bacteria counts, fat tests, microscopic and recontamination tests were used to check on purity. Twenty-seven dealers and thirty-nine stores are licensed to sell milk in Lexington. Dairies and milk pro- ducers in Lexington are inspected as an aid in maintaining the quality of milk. WATER ANALYSIS Six samples of drinking water were tested. Five were from wells in outlying districts of town and one was a sample of town water where a complaint had been registered. The town water was not contaminated. Results of analyses of water from the Reservoir showed that swimming was permissable all summer. A total of nine samples of water from bathing places were tested. SLAUGHTER Seventy-nine hogs, two cows and three calves were inspected and approved at Monsignore's slaughterhouse. Two hogs were condemned and rendered. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 PIGGERIES There are six piggeries permitted to operate in Lexington. Inspections are made to see that general rules of sanitation are adhered to. The cause of the greatest number of complaints during the past summer was located in a neighbor- dng town. • SEPTIC TANKS AND CESSPOOLS Due to the rapid rate of growth in Lexington, many cesspools and septic tanks -are being installed. In 1950, 215 cesspools and 93 septic tanks were inspected and approved. OTHER ACTIVITIES Forty-eight complaints were received and investigated. People with a com- plaint for the Board of Health are urged to write a short note about the facts con- cerning the complaint so that effective action tan be taken. Thirteen homes were -placarded for scarlet fever. One home was placarded for diphtheria. Various in- spections were made at the request of the District Health Officer. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Town Employees and the public for their assistance and co-operation during 1950. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD F. JACKSON Health Sanitarian Slaughter Inspector REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 herewith submit my Report as Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1950. Number of Permits Granted 624 Cash Received from Permits $1,633.75 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Fixtures Permits New Installations 2,539 448 Alterations 220 87 Replacements 123 87 Permits Cancelled 2 2,882 624 Respectfully submitted, E. A. LI N DSTROM, Plumbing inspector 32 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Committee in charge of the lectures provided under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary submits its twenty-first Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950. February 7, 1950 — Robert Friars Travelogue in color, "Holiday in Switzerland" February 15, 1950 — Robert Friars Travelogue in color, "Holiday in France" December 8, 1950 — Lowell Thomas, Jr. Lecture and color movies. "Inside Forbidden Tibet" The expenses incurred for these lectures have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund. Respectfully submitted, CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE James V. MacDonald Marguerite Halton Walter E. Sands, Chairman REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit the report of the Collector's Department for the year ending December 31, 1950. Amount outstanding December 31, 1949 $ 192,381.03 Amount committed in 1950 1,710,660.02 $1,903,041.05 Collected, abated, apportioned or transferred 1950 $1,738,728.68 Amount outstanding December 31, 1950 $ 164,312.37 Respectfully submitted, G. MILDRED THOMPSON, Temporary Collector of Taxes TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1950: Number of Applications for permits granted 818 New houses wired 403 011 Burners installed 383 Electric ranges installed 156 Electric Hot Water Heater 40 Commercial work 27 Electric dryers 5 Electric Blowers 2 Alterations & additional Work 113 The year 1950 has shown a steady increase in permits granted. I wish to thank the Building Inspector and members of the Fire Department, for their assistance and support. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS W. BILLS, inspector of Wires REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1. A total of 52 animals in Lexington were examined and quarantined for biting during the past year. 2. There were no cases of rabies in Lexington in 1950. 3. A total of 19 barns were inspected according to the instructions of the Director of Livestock Disease Control. There were three horses, 23 sheep, 250 cows, and 1,500 swine examined during this inspection, All animals and premises were found satisfactory. 4. Also, there were 150 cows examined for compliance with the inter -state shipment rulings on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis. These cattle were shipped to local milk producers. 5. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent cooperation. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. MURPHY, JR., D. V. M. 34 ANNUAL REPORTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION RUTH MOREY, 90 North Hancock Street (Chairman) (Term Expires March 1951) GEORGE SLADE, 105 Gleason Road (Secretary) (Term Expires March 1953) CHARLES G. DAVIS, 9 Washington Street (Term Expires March 1952) MYRON C. FISHER, 3 Plainfield Street (Term Expires March 1952) GEORGE WADSWORTH, 26 Hayes Avenue (Term Expires March 1953) Tel. LE 9-1131 Tel. LE 9-0290 Tel. LE 9-2233 Tel. LE 9-2997 Tel. LE 9-1194 Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in the High School build- ing on the first and third Mondays of each month except during July and August. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street Office—High School Building Tel, LE 9-0165-W Tel. LE 9-0277 SCHOOL PHYSICIANS DR. HAROLD J. CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue DR. HOWARD W. NEWELL, 12 Clarke Street DR. MARY E. PERRY, 1963 Massachusetts Avenue SCHOOL NURSE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE ELSIE G. WELTCH, 3 Oakland Street SCHOOL DENTIST DR, ALFRED C. PETERS, 1686 Centre Street, W. Roxbury AMERICANIZATION TEACHER GLADYS M. ANDERSON, 16 Winthrop Road Tel. LE 9-1088 Tel. LE 9-0898 Tel. LE 9-2297 Tel. LE 9-0089 Tel. FA 4-1031 Tel. LE 9-2826 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1950 To the Citizens of Lexington: In submitting our report for the year 1950, the School Commit- tee wishes to express appreciation to all those who have cooperated with us in planning the conduct of the Lexington Schools. The re- port to us of Superintendent Grindle, which follows, contains per- tinent information concerning the administration of the School De - pa rtment. We wish to acknowledge generous gifts during the year from the Parent Teacher Associations, League of Women Voters, from former graduating classes and from interested citizens to the dif- ferent schools of a United Nations flag, a memorial plaque, a cyclo- rama, many library books, a magnetic tape recorder, a record player, and a recorder film strip machine and films. Your School Committee continues to be confronted with the problems of providing sufficient classrooms, and of finding quali- fied teachers to take charge of them. The large increase in popula- tion over the past ten years, the recent building boom, and the "war babies" have caused our enrollment to swell this year to 2813, an increase of 180 over last year. Two session schools will be inevit- able if we are unsuccessful in our long range planning of buildings. The salary schedule, adopted in 1949, establishing a minimum of $2,400. for women with regular yearly increments, has placed Lexington in the top twenty-five percent of the state for average salary paid, and has enabled us to attract the desirable teachers. However, as satisfactory as this schedule appeared, the great and unexpected rise in the cost of living the last half of this year makes it apparent we must consider some further salary adjustment in 195]. Three special committees have been assisting the School Com- mittee in its planning of the enlargement of the school plant. On the recommendation of the Elementary School Needs Committee, the special Town Meeting in June authorized enlargement of the 36 ANNUAL. REPORTS elementary school facilities by seven rooms, through additions and remodelling. This step was favored to allow time to watch home building and population trends before determining new construc- tion. In June, at the request of the School Committee, an Ele- mentary School Sites Committee was authorized to select two sites to permit strategic placing of new schools. Also in June, a special High School Committee of fifteen was authorized to study plans and make recommendations to the 1951 Annual Town Meeting. With the help of these three committees, on each of which the School Commit -tee is represented, and through its own considered study of educational needs, we are endeavoring to present the min- imum necessary program of school expansion to the voter. Toward this end a careful independent house to house census of children under 16 was taken this fall. The results of this census from the basis of our estimates of future enrollment for the next five year period and confirm previous estimates of a yearly increase in school enrollment of 150 pupils. If we err in our estimates, we err on the conservative side. The general maintenance policy adopted after the war has been continued. At Parker School, with the four room addition, a new heating plant was installed as well as a new health room and addi- tional toilets. At Munroe, renovation of the basement provided a new lunchroom, new auditorium, new oil -fired boilers, moved girls' toilets to the classroom floors, and freed two classrooms. At Adams, a storage room became a classroom. In the Junior High School toilets were modernized and corridors reflocred and a new fire alarm system was installed in the whole building. Meanwhile the general painting program was continued throughout the whole building. Membership in the New England School Development Council and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees has as- sisted your committee in the establishment of policies and has kept us informed of major problems confronting other towns. Our common problems are new buildings, teacher salaries, and increas- ing enrollments, and how to meet them with the least increase in taxes. This year we have endorsed two special courses for our ele- mentary school teachers, one on Methods of Teaching Arithmetic, the other on Reading Methods. In December a one day Institute on Spelling and Penmanship was held for the entire staff. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 School buildings are used increasingly after school hours, The Recreation Committee was voted the use of the High and Fiske gymnasiums at all available hours. Adult handicraft classes are increasingly popular and school auditoriums are in constant de- mand for meetings of all types. We expect increasing call on our facilities as the Defense Program progresses. Respectfully submitted, RUTH MOREY, Chairman CHARLES G. DAVIS MYRON C. FISHER GEORGE W. SLADE GEORGE WADSWORTH School Committee 38 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS School Maintenance Appropriation Expenditures: General Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Office Assistance and Expenses 12,238.17 Expenses of Instruction: Salaries of Supervisors, Principals, Teachers, Substitutes, Junior and Senior High Clerks . 403,967.48 Textbooks 8,136.72 Supplies 17,646.75 Expenses of Operating School Plants: Wages of Janitors, Fuel and Misc. Operation . 56,594.73 Maintenance of School Plants: Repairs 26,333.00 Libraries 1,516.31 Health 4,614.35 Transportation 14,393.80 Miscellaneous: Graduation, Athletics, Express, etc. 7,591.42 Tuition — Atypical Education 522.56 Outlay — New Equipment 6,651.65 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Credits to School Maintenance: Tuition: Town of Bedford Other Tuition and Transportation City of Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts: School Funds and State Aid for Public Schools State Wards Rentals Miscellaneous 10,886.80 805.72 1,098.77 47,81 6.18 5,338.84 352.50 1,700.80 $564,310.67 560,206.94 $ 4,103.73 $560,206.94 67,999.61 NET COST FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE FOR 1950 $492,207.33 Americanization Appropriation $203.00 Expenditures: Instruction 188.00 Supplies 15.00 203.00 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures $ 0.00 $203.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Credits to Americanization Reimbursement — Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR AMERICANIZATION FOR 1950 Vocational Education Appropriation Expenditures: Transportation 93.40 Tuition 1,836.10 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Credits to Vocational Education; Reimbursement — Commonwealth of Massachusetts NET COST FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR 1950 39 104.00 $ 99.00 $2,630.00 1,929.50 $ 700.50. $1,929.50 1,660.85• $ 268.65. Vocational Education — Handicraft Classes Appropriation $4,820.00 Expenditures: Salaries of Director, Instructors and Janitors Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Credits to Vocational Education — Handicraft Classes: Reimbursement — Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1,360.51 George -Barden Fund 150.00 Tuition [out-of-town pupils) 163.35 4,449.00 $ 371.00 $4,449.00 1,673.86 NET COST FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION — HANDICRAFT CLASSES FOR 1950 $2,775.14 40 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Mrs. Morey and Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the annual report of the Lexington schools for 1950. Due to the common usage and their importance, certain features of the school program are repeatedly emphasized in these reports. However, there are many aspects of education and many intangibles which have a lasting effect upon a child that cannot be described in print. PERSONNEL There were twenty-five new teachers in Lexington when school opened in September. There have been other changes during the year and all teaching positions have been filled satisfactorily. Due to the increase in enrollment, six of these were for additional positions to relieve crowded classrooms. Adams School: Fiske School: Franklin School: Hancock School: Munroe School: NEW TEACHERS Mrs. Lilla M. Adams, Mr, Edward C. Helfand, Mrs. Margaret M. Cunniff, Miss Marie T. Smith Mrs, Grace E. Clem, Miss Eleanor Coombs, Mrs. Hazel W. Hoyt, Mr. Byron H. Meader Miss Josephine Bailey, Mrs. Caroline Servi, Miss Sally Jane O'Brien, Mrs, June Waters Mrs. Geraldine B. Calcagni, Miss Lois E. Day Miss Marilyn Kambour, Mrs. Mary E. Neville, Miss Joan Tonra Parker School: Miss Louise Hatch, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Vinci, Miss Mary E. Steeves Junior High School: Mr. George B. Guild, Mrs. Margaret Leake, Mr. Harold H. C. Varney Senior High School: Miss Jennie Bujnievicz, Miss Isabel Harriman Transfers: Mr. Earl A. Turner from Senior High to Junior High School ENROLLMENT The total enrollment in the public schools October 1, 1950 was 2,813 as compared with 2,658 on the same date a year ago and 2,552 for October 1, 1948. These figures show an increase of 261 pupils or 1096 during this two year period. In the elementary grades (1 thru 6), there was an increase of 22% due to the Targe numbers entering the primary grades. There was a slight decrease in the Senior High School enrollment because the pupils from Bedford are being elimi- nated. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 The enrollment by grades on October 1, 1950 was as follows: Total Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sp. Elem. 362 349 297 240 233 204 30 1715 Grade 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total 218 193 183 192 148 164 2,813 The recent pre-school census shows a slight increase in births kr each suc- ceeding year. These figures show that not later than 1952 there will be ap- proximately 2,000 pupils in the elementary grades. In 1955 this number will be 2,200. By that time, high school grades will begin to bulge again. in October there were 250 houses under construction in the town. It is quite clear, therefore, that the growth in the school population will continue and that the figures quoted above will be increased. That the school housing problem will shortly be acute is beyond question. Your Committee has been cognizant of this problem- The erection of the Fiske School and recent school constructions have temporarily relieved the• elementary situation. However, if immediate steps are not taken to provide additional class- rooms by September 1952, these grades will be much too crowded, necessitating half sessions and the continual shifting of pupils from one school to another. A most disturbing fact is that apparently no definite provision is being made to meet the high school need if we are to eliminate the two platoon system for our secondary school pupils in the future. TEACHER SITUATION The teacher shortage on the elementary school level is becoming more acute each year and will undoubtedly continue for some years. To meet this condition, it has been necessary to increase the number of mar- ried women teachers and to employ more inexperienced teachers than formerly was the practice. Contacts are made with the State teachers' colleges and attempts made to secure some of the most desirable graduates. Such selections in the past have been very satisfactory although a larger proportion of inexperienced teachers adds considerably to the duties of the supervisory staff. A very definite aid in securing excellent teachers is the salary schedule estab- lished by the School Committee. The schedule in operation during the past few years has compared well with other communities. However, due to the con- tinued rise in living costs, many towns and cities have either granted or are con- templating salary increases above their present maximums. The demands of U. 5. Armed Services is expected to further increase the shortage of well-qualified teachers. 42 ANNUAL REPORTS INTEGRATION Integration and coordination of all elements of the school program within• schools and between schools is of most importance. Progress in this program has been stressed during the year by such methods as social and professional meetings - of teachers, teachers visiting other schools of different grade level, study of school curriculum by various subjects. PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT Various means have been employed this year to encourage professional' growth on the part of the staff. As in the past, the provisions of the salary schedule have emphasized continuous professional improvement by requiring peri- odic study or travel. A very large majority of the staff have taken courses, trav- eled, or otherwise added to their educational background during the past school year. In addition, more has been done than for some time heretofore to provide opportunities for in-service training within the environs of the Lexington School System. During the second half year of 1949 - 1950, most of the elementary school teachers took a course in Improved Methods of Teaching Arithmetic, under Professor Robert L. Burch of Boston University. Given at the Hancock School, the fifteen meetings of the course included lessons in general background, addi- tion and sutraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimal fractions and precents, problem salving, mensuration and graphing„ eveluation and individual diference. In this course the teachers learned many newer ways to impart old principles of arithmetic as well as new applications of mathematics for modern living. This start was followed up fast fall by a six -meeting course on "Improvement of Techniques in Teaching Reading," given by Miss Elizabeth Howe, Supervisor of Remedial Reading. All the elementary school teachers and eleven junior and senior high school teachers attended to absorb new points of view on these topics: General Aims and Skills to be Developed, Criteria for Grade Level Attainments, Evaluation of and Use of Recent Lexington Test Results, Word Analysis, Small Group Work, Remedial Reading in the Classroom. A special feature of the course was two demonstration lessons at Munroe School showing how small group work can be used in the modern approach to reading. The most recent in-service training session was the institute of December 8 at Fiske School. Fallowing this year's school department theme of all -school cor- relation, the program centered about penmanship, spelling, oral and written com- munication at all grade levels. A penmanship specialist from the Zaner-Bloser Company discussed handwriting problems. A clinical expert from Boston Uni- versity gave specific instruction in techniques of teaching spelling, after which a panel discussion on the subject of spelling was held. Highlight of the day was Dean Donald Durrell's address on speaking and writing. Mr. Gillespie's senior orchestra and Miss Regina McKenna furnished music, The teachers appear to believe that these attempts at on -the -spot profes- sional improvement right here where it functions best within our own school system have been very much worth while. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE There is a growing tendency in Lexington, and many other communities, for combination of many duties by different town departments especially prepared to do special types of work. There are unquestionable advantages from such uni- fication. The full-time employment of painters by the public works and the schools, the layout and supervision of driveways by the public works, assistance of the park department in execution and planning of playgrounds and equipment are some of the ways the schools are benefiting by such coordination. IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT Public education is continually discussed and often under fire by citizens. An encouraging factor is the increased interest in education by the public. Through different avenues we are continually trying to inform parents and citizens of the schools' aims and purposes. Lexington has for many years been fortunate in the Parent-Teacher associations and Parent-Teacher groups in all the schools. While several of the activities of these groups are of a social nature, their purposes are - intended to improve the education of their children. This contact between parents and teachers is of inestimable value to the schools. LEGISLATION Since education is a State function, subject to controls by the State Legis- lature, each year new laws or changes in existing laws affecting education are en- acted or revised. During its last session, the General Court passed two acts of special interest to the public. They are: (1) --Chapter 658 of the Acts of 1950, which has to do with the handling of funds in connection with physical education and athletic programs in schools; (2)—Chapter 417 of the Acts of the current year, having to do with the expenditure of funds for the school lunch program. Under the provisions of Chapter 71, Section 47, of the General Laws, school committees are authorized to conduct programs of physical training and education and in connection therewith arrange for athletic contests and to organize groups of school children permitting them to carry the school name for the purpose of executing extracurricular activities. Generally those programs have been under the supervision of teachers or school principals and for the most part the time spent on them was outside the regular school hours. Chapter 658 provides that ail receipts developed from the prosecution of these extracurricular activities shall be turned over to the treasurer of the town and held by the treasurer subject only to the discretion and disbursement power of the school committee. A dispensation from the requirements of that General Law is provided in the new law so that the receipts from the program after being turned into the city or town treasury may be spent by the school committee without further appropriation; essentially a revolving fund is created for this type of moneys. In addition, the program of physical education and its related activities is fur- ther buttressed by a provision in the new law which permits cities and towns to .44 ANNUAL REPORTS appropriate moneys from taxation or otherwise for the same purposes, which ap- propriation, if voted specifically for such purposes, may be merged with the revolv- ing fund and handled in the same manner as the receipts themselves• from the ,program are handled; as a result, the law which limits appropriations for ordinary purposes to a life no longer than the fiscal year does not apply to appropriations for physical education and related activities or to the revolving fund. The law specifically makes further provision for the appropriation of money to pay coaches .and for the transportation of school teams to the place where the games are held within the Commonwealth. The second act is Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1950. It pertains to the expenditure of funds for the school lunch program. The act as written makes the office of the school lunch program of the State Department of Education re- sponsible for the administration of this law. The new law provides for a special revolving fund for the school lunch program and in general it is to be handled in the same way as the revolving fund established under the provisions of Chapter 658 of the Acts of 1950, which has just been discussed. All revenues of any nature or description are required under the provisions of the new law to be paid into the school lunch revolving fund. These receipts would include gifts, contri- butions, fees for sale of lunches, and any allotments received from the federal government through the State in connection with the school lunch program. In .addition cities and towns may appropriate from municipal sources additional sums of money for the school lunch program, RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS During the past summer, besides providing room for about 250 more pupils in the elementary schools, the school department made extensive renovations in several buildings. At the Adams School one additional modern classroom was provided in the unfinished section of the building. At Munroe the girls' toilets, formerly in the basement, were relocated on the first and second floors, making it possible to use this basement space for a separate auditorium and lunchroom. The former auditorium on the second floor will be used for two classrooms. The ad- dition to the Parker School provided four more classrooms, a health room and new toilets with exterior entrances available for playground use during summer vaca- tions. Renovations at Munroe included new furnaces and oil burners, and asphalt tile floor covering for the corridors. New furnaces and oil burners of sufficient .capacity to heat the entire building were installed at Parker. In the Junior High School all the toilet rooms were refinished and the equipment completely modern- ized. Several classrooms were decorated and the first and second floor cor- ridors were covered with asphalt tile. ANNUAL UPKEEP The School Committee is continuing the established policy of maintaining and improving the school property. The recent additions to the school buildings and the continual increase in costs require increased funds and time for their main- tenance. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 In addition to the regular recurring repairs and replacements such as roofs, heaters, toilets, shades, glass replacements, etc., the following items have been in- cluded: resurfacing driveways at Franklin and Hancock Schools, installing new fire alarm system at Junior and Senior High School, replacements of pupils' chairs and desks, shop equipment, flag pole at Hancock School and locks in boys' and girls' shower rooms. As stated in previous reports four major improvements are being given pri- ority in our planning: 1. Replacing old heating systems with improved ones. 2. Redecorating classrooms and corridors. 3. Accoustical treatment of certain sections of buildings thus reducing noise and confusion. 4. Replacing old and below standard lighting in classrooms. THE THREE R's In any school report it frequently seems either wise or necessary to reassure those who fear that the modern course of education may be getting away from the fundamental skills and knowledge. It is a fact that the amount of time spent in today's school on the Three R's is more than four times that of a hundred years ago. Techniques of teaching the "tool" subjects are vastly improved but the Three R's are still the foundation of all studies and schools are teaching them better than ever before. William F. Russell, dean of Teachers College, Columbia University, says that in appraising the schools of the "good old days" distance lends enchantment. There is abundant evidence that our schools are much better now than they were. In the matter of reading there is great emphasis placed upon the "reading readiness" of a child as he enters the first grade. To parents who feel that their children are not acquiring reading skills fast enough a knowledge of this emphasis is important, In the past it was customary for a child to begin to learn to read as soon as he entered the first grade. The result was a large number of failures. Many children who enter school are not ready to read. On the average they are ready et about six and one-half years; a few as early as the age of three or four. Others may have to wait until they are seven or eight years old. This readiness depends upon mental, physical, emotional and social maturity. Early and late readers may be equally intelligent and to force the process may result in habits that retard reading skill or produce emotional distaste for it, Obviously there is a wide range in reading ability as there is in any other ability. No baseball coach expects every contestant to be a Babe Ruth but he can help each player to develop his best. A good teacher of reading in the same way studies the strength and weaknesses of her pupils and tries to help them to develop further their abilities. When one realizes that the five common vowels have forty-six different sounds and that the complete alphabet of twenty-six letters have one hundred 46 ANNUAL REPORTS seventeen different sounds we can appreciate the difficulty children in their early years have in mastering our language. Speed in reading has been achieved in part by emphasis on silent reading. Formerly children first memorized letters and then fitted them together in words. Now children learn words before giving much attention to letters. Good readers read by words, phrases and even sentences. This principle has contributed much to rapid reading. In the modern school, instruction in arithmetic is adapted to the actual needs of children to solve problems. Standard tests discover the "mistake habits" of students in their use of numbers, and special exercises help correct these faults. Penmanship is stressed particularly in the early school years. It is recognized as an essential skill which each individual should possess. The important goals are legibility and speed. Ornamental writing is reserved for the specialist. Spelling is also a practical art in the modern school. Spelling lists are com- piled on the basis of their frequent use by the pupils. Spelling "demons," except for those which bedevil the average person, are left for persons working in special fields. On every hand one finds evidence of the effectiveness of our education. In 2949 the American people bought 52,285,000 newspapers every day. The na- tion's weekly papers and magazines also circulate to millions of readers. The great increase in use of libraries and purchase of books witness to the quality of the nation's education. The growing literacy of the American people is dramatically illustrated by the change in a routine question of the U. S. Bureau of the Census. For one -hundred years the census taker asked at each home, "How many people residing here can- not read or write?" illiteracy had so declined by 1940 that the enumerator was instructed to substitute this question, "How many years have you attended school?" PUPIL DIFFERENCES The tasks of teaching will be less frustrating if both parents and teachers realize the fact that the range of abilities in American schools and classrooms is vast. Recently achievement tests given in the fifth and seventh grades of thirty school systems throughout the country, including Lexington, showed a difference of four or more years in the various school systems or in the same school system. In many high school classes are found pupils whose range spread over many years—whether measured by reading skill, mental capacity or social adjustment. We cannot reduce this range of abilities by homogeneous grouping, by policies of promotion or any other means. We must accept this spread in abilities and the fact that it is not undesirable. Our culture requires the services of men and women with a wide range of capacities. To meet the needs of these differences there has been developed in recent years an instructional program with emphasis upon the individual pupil. A determined effort has been made in our schools to make sure that the individual pupil receives as much attention as it is possible under existing condi- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 47 tions of teacher Toad. The mass methods of instruction of older days are rapidly losing favor, but unless this newer program is definitely designed for the purpose of meeting the needs of the individual in relation to his abilities, his aptitudes, and his interests, the desired result is not obtained. At present there are four main avenues or procedures for carrying out such a program. The first of these is the effort to gain a greater knowledge of the pupil himself. To do this it is necessary to have a good testing program and to have classes small enough so that the teacher can study the child and learn a great deal about his characteristics and needs. The next procedure Is the policy of making the small instructional group in the skill subjects in the elementary schools the basis of class.organization and of pupil progress. A third method is the program of remedial work, with particular attention to remedial needs in reading and arithmetic. A fourth avenue for work with the individual is the field of guidance; and the guidance program in the Lexington schools we believe is proving to be effective. In general, most of the work coming under the classification of guidance falls within the secondary school years, in other words from grades seven through twelve. In the seventh and eighth grades the pupil is nearing the end of his common !earnings and entering the stage where he embarks on a curriculum which should be fitted to his own particular needs. PURPOSE OF EDUCATION Once more the public schools find themselves working under the cloud of war. World conditions are making many thoughtful citizens question the strengths and weaknesses of our form of government and the different agencies, including public education, which are responsible for them. It is essential that those re- sponsible for the educational program and the citizens who support it shall have a mutual understanding of its aims and objectives. As all citizens support public education either directly or indirectly, we believe that all children regardless of ability, interests, or needs, are entitled to a public school education. On this basis the curriculum, insofar as possible, has been adjusted to meet the needs of each child. Those who are directly in contact with education believe that our program should include, therefore, not only training for useful life work, but also adequate attention to citizenship, health, proper attitudes, habits, ideals and the moral - spiritual values in life. Recent studies have shown that a relatively small percent of failures in adult fife is not due to lack of book knowledge, but rather to personal traits unrelated di- rectly to school subjects. In the recent Ford Report the following sentence appears: "The critical prob- lems and opportunities of our time arise out of man's relation to man—rather than his relation to the physical world." 48 ANNUAL REPORTS CONCLUSION It is a pleasure to express again my appreciation to the School Committee for their friendly advice, counsel and encouragement, to members of the school staff for their cooperation and to all others who have made aur work more pleasant and profitable. December 31, 1950 Respectfully submitted, THOMAS S. GRINDLE, Superintendent of Schools "Good schools don't just happen." TOWN OF LEXINGTON 49r ANNOUNCEMENTS School Entrance The minimum entrance age for admission to the first grade is 5 years, & months on or before September 1, of the year of admission. Permission is given to children four months below the minimum age to be tested for admission to grade one if their parents request it. Children of school age should not be presented for admission to the first grade after October 1, unless they have had previous training. Birth and vaccination certificates must be presented before a child is entered as a regular pupil. 50 ANNUAL REPORTS Employment Certificates Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys and girls be- tween the ages of sixteen and twenty-one are issued at the Office of the Super- intendent of Schools in the High School Building, All persons must make personal application and present a birth certificate. Vocational Education Lexington boys and girls may attend State -aided vocational schools in other communities since Lexington has no school of this type. The State law permits any person to obtain a vocational education provided he meets required age and educational requirements. The town is required to pay the tuition of these pupils although the State reimburses the town for one-half of the tuition. SCHOOL TELEPHONES Adams LE 9-0673 Fiske LE 9-2834 Franklin LE 9-0128 Hancock LE 9-0461 Munroe LE 9-0547 Parker LE 9-0662 Junior High LE 9-0288 Senior High LE 9-0342 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1957 School opens, Tuesday, January 2, 1951 School closes, Friday, February 16 School opens, Monday, February 26 School closes, Friday, April 13 School opens, Monday, April 23 *School closes, Wednesday, June 20 "School opens, Wednesday, September 5 "School closes, Friday, December 21 These dates are tentative and subject to change HOLIDAYS Good Friday Friday, March 23 Memorial Day Wednesday, May 30 Columbus Day Friday, October 12 Thanksgiving Day [November 22,23 ENROLLMENT IN LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October, 1950 Boys Senior High School 255 Junior High School 293 Adams School 203 Girls 250 299 208 Total 505 592 411 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Fiske School Franklin School Hancock School Munroe School Parker School 51 155 150 305 114 110 224 130 110 240 130 114 244 153 136 289 1,433 1,377 2,810 THRIFT STAMP SALES January 1, 1930 to December 31, 1950 Adams School $2,390.90 Fiske School 1,706.85 Franklin School 1,675.05 Hancock School 1,740.20 Munroe School 1,540.15 Parker School 1,618.60 Junior High School 860.10 $11,531.85 NO SCHOOL SIGNALS The No School Signal will be 3 blows 3 times of the fire alarm whistle, At 7:15 a. m. indicates No School — All Schools — All Day. At 7:45 a. m. indicates No School — Elementary Schools — All Day, At 12:30 p. m. indicates No School for afternoon session of Elementary Schools when there has been a morning session. The No School Announcement will be broadcast over different radio stations. When possible, parents and pupils are requested to secure information from listening to the radio stations, from the local "No School Signal" or telephone the school their child attends, Children who are absent at the opening of the schools should come later dur- ing the school session if weather conditions warrant it. GENERAL POLICY The 7:15 a. m. signal will rarely be sounded. The widely varying conditions in the several parts of the town make it difficult to reach decisions equally fair to all. PARENTS ARE URGED, THEREFORE, WHEN SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON STORMY DAYS, TO EXERCISE THEIR PERSONAL JUDGMENT AS TO THE WIS- DOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. 52 Name Manfred L. Warren H. John Adzigian Jennie Bujnievicz Amy Campbell Wilbur E. Cheever Lancelot B. Cooper Herbert M. Goddard Helen L. Harriman Isabel Harriman Chester D. Ingraham Margaret F. Kinsey Myrtle A. Marshall Helen 1. McIntyre Kenneth E. Moyle Constance C. Murray Elizabeth H. Ratte Irving F. Sherwood Lillian M. Spidle Agnes G. Wheeler Alice S. Whiting Earle 5. Sukeforth Gladys M. Anderson Alice 5. Bowes Philip M. Caughey Ruth M. Conrad Alexander B. Cumming William H. Cuzner Caroline T. Feindel George B. Guild Mary C. Houghton Betty King Margaret J. Leake Laura L. Marshall William M. Molloy Vernon W. Nickerson Dorothy E. Petersen Anne Smarsh ANNUAL REPORTS ROSTER OF TEACHERS Senior High School Subject Taught Principal Geometry, History English Business Training English Biol., General Education Physics, Science History English English, World History English History, Cons, Education Dalhousic Univ., B. A. 5 Dean, Social Studies Boston Univ., 8. A, & M. A. 24 Mathematics Bucknell Univ., B.A. & M.A. *17 History Bates College, B. A. Boston Univ., M. A. 4 Boston Univ., B. A. & M. A. 4 Univ. of N. H., B. A. 25 Salem T. C., B. 5. Ed. 20 Univ. of Vermont, B. S. Ed. 6 Radcliffe Col., B.A. & M.A. 7 Yrs. In Where Educated Lex. Bowdoin College, B. A. Columbia Univ., M. A. 23 Harvard Univ., B. 5. Ed. '9 Middlebury Col., M. A. — Burdett College 22 Harvard Univ., B. A. & M. A. 3 Springfield Col., B. 5. Ed. 8 Middlebury Col., B. A. 8 Col. of St. Elizabeth, B. A. 4 Colby College, B. A. — Tufts College, B. A. Columbia Univ., M. A. 4 Acadia Univ., B. A. & M. A. 4 French Asst, Prin., Science Business Training Science Latin, Spanish Junior High School Acting Principal Social Studies Mathematics, Algebra History, Geography Mathematics Science, Health Mathematics English Social Studies English, History English English, Latin Art English, Social Studies Science Mathematics Science, Social Studies Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 13 Bridgewater T. C. 26 Tufts College, B. A. 2 Bowdoin College, B. S. Harvard Univ., M. Ed. Clarke University *22 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 5 Gorham N. 5., B.S. Ed. Columbia Univ., M. A. 2 Annapolis Naval Academy B. 5. Ed. *16 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 8 Harvard Univ., B. A. Wellesley Col., B. A. 5 Bridgewater T. C. 21 Earlham College, B. A, 17 Mass. School of Art, B.S. Ed. 5 North Adams T. C., B.S. Ed. 6 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 6 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 8 Name Therese Sullivan Earl A. Turner Harald H. C. Varney Blanche Whelpiey Edward E. Abell Sheila M. Creamer A. Irving Dodge Doris B. Leavitt Eleanor W. Mahoney Robert A. Proctor Margaret Sandberger Gene C. Tinglof Donald K. Tucker Ethel L. Wright Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Elizabeth Howe Helen F. Spooner Elinore W. Blackhall Virginia Whitcomb • Includes years in Military Service, TOWN OF LEXINGTON Subject Taught English English Science, Mathematics Math., Bus. Training Junior — Senior High Physical Education Librarian Manual Arts Physical Education Remedial Reading Manual Arts Music Household Arts Guidance Director Household Arts Special Instrumental Musk Remedial Reading Music Art Physical Education Ruth E. Morrison Wilma A. Quinn Carmeila Tringale Eileen R. Quirke Mildred E. Bailey Agnes C. Manning Lila M. Adams Susan B. Guy Margaret M. Cunniff Eleanor LoPrestf Principal Grade l 1 I I 11 11 111 111 1V Adams School Where Educated Lowell T. C. Amherst College, B. A. Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. Salem T. C. 53 Yrs. In Lex. 2 3 35 School Springfield Col., B.P.E. Boston Univ., M. Ed. 21 St. Lawrence Univ., B.S. Ed. 3 Boston Trade School (Mass. State Courses) 25 Bouve-Boston, Rollins College, B. A. 13 Worcester T. C. 1 Fitchburg T. C. 22 Colby College, American Institute 14 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Mass. State Col., B.S. Ed. Boston University 3 Keene T. C., 8. 5, Ed. Syracuse Univ., M. A. 6 Boston Univ., B. Mus. 4 Wheelock College, Boston Univ., M. A. 7 Framingham T. C. 24 New England School of Design 21 Bouve-Boston, B.S. Ed. 2 Plymouth Normal School, Boston University 28 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 9 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Farmington Normal, Boston Univ., B.A. Ed. 3 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Plymouth, N. H. T. C. Salem Teachers College Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 2 54 Flame E. Belle Fitzgerald Edith Alcorn Eleanor M. Matthews Al ice Edgecomb ANNUAL REPORTS subject Taught IV V V VI Edward C. Helfand VI Elsie P. Chapman Junior High Opportunity Class Marie T. Smith Building Assistant Hilda L. Maxfield Theresa A. Blanding Grace E. Clem Hazel Hoyt J. Elinor Tarky Virginia L. Sargent Charlotte M. Kraemer Doris M. Nilson Gloria M. Brogi Eleanor DeMerritt Byron H. Meader Eleanor Coombs Margaret A. Keefe Jeanette Marsilii Josephine Bailey Sally Jane O'Brien June Waters Rose Shattuck Helen F. Blinkhom Claire Haffey Eleanor Blaine Caroline Servi Katherine Dargan Geraldine Calcagni Violette Dubois Rita E. Wall Ethel Bears Fiske School Principal—Fiske and Parker Schools Grade 1 11 I I II1 111 IV IV & V Where Educated Keene T. C., B. A. Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 9 Salem T. C„ B.S. Ed. 3 Gorham T. C., Univ. of New Hampshire 4 Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. Aroostook State Normal School 20 Boston Univ., 8. 5. Yrs. In Lex. 3 Bridgewater T, C., B.S. Ed, 7 Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 3 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. — Lesley College, B.S. Ed. 2 Plymouth T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 V Mary Washington Col., B.S. Ed. 4 VI Univ. of Maine, B.S. Ed. Building Assistant Lesley Col., B.S. Ed. Franklin School Principal—Franklin and Keene Normal School, Hancock Schools Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. & M. A. Grade I Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. Gorham T. C. 11 Boston Univ., M. Ed. 11 Wm. Smith Col., B. A. [II Fitchburg T. C. IV Lowell T. C., 8.5. Ed, V Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. M. Ed. VI Bridgewater T, C., B.S. & Building Assistant Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. Hancock School 22 5 2 14 3 2 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 7 Univ. of Vermont, B.S. Ed. — Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Salem Teachers College 2 Name Lois E. Day Marion W. Michaelis Margaret B. Noyes Roberta 5. Black Althea E. Ames Blanche H. Bean Mary E. Neville Regina McKenna Joan Tonra Nancy A. Fitzgerald Betty Michelini Margery McKenney Mary M. Kinneen Marilyn Kambour Mildred B. Gale Alberta A. Haines Elizabeth C. Cluin Carolyn Young Marion M. Marston Mary E. Steeves Martha Basile Elizabeth E. Vinci Martha L. Lane Dorothy G. Phillips Louise Hatch TOWN OF LEXINGTON Subject Taught 111 IV V VI 55 Yrs. In Where Educated Lex. Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. -- Keene Normal School 20 Bridgewater T. C. 36 Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Munroe School Principal and Grade VI Farmington Normal School 16 Grade I Keene Normal School, Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 4 Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. II Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed., Boston Univ., B. A. 3 II & 111 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. — 1(1 Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed, 4 IV Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 1 V Eastern State Normal 2 Primary Opp. Class Emmanuel College, B. A., Boston Univ., M. Ed. 15 Building Assistant Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. Parker School Grade I 11 I I III III IV IV&V V VI Building Assistant Keene Teachers College 4 Univ. of Maine, M. A. Ed. 1 Lowell T, C., B.S. Ed. 4 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Machias Normal School 24 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. — Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 4 Gorham T. C., B.S. Ed, — Gloucester Training School 30 Univ. of Maine, B.S. Ed. 1 Lesley Col., B.S. Ed. CARETAKERS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Junior and Senior High Schools Antonio Bacigalupo 7 Dunham Street, Lexington Anthony J. Janusas 12 Tucker Avenue, Lexington William Knight 18 Bowker Street, Lexington Arthur R. Linfield 58 Oak Street, Lexington Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. 29 Shirley Street, Lexington Adams School Thomas Sullivan 17 Curve Street, Lexington Fiske School Carl R. Petterson 6 Hill Street, Lexington 56 ANNUAL REPORTS Franklin School Clarence E. MacPhee 14 Baker Avenue, Lexington Hancock School David Kidd 7 Butler Avenue, Lexington Munroe School William J. Marshall 9 Independence Avenue, Lexington Parker School •George H. Doughty, Jr. 75 Paul Revere Road, Lexington nurse. REPORT OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL NURSE 1950 No. of physical examinations: Dr. Crumb Dr. Newell Dr. Perry 287 670 289 1,246 Number with poor nutrition 18 Number with defective skin 41 Number with enlarged glands 11 Number with enlarged tonsils 128 Number with heart murmurs 32 Number with pronated arches 104 Number with defect of nervous system 2 Number found with some congestion in lungs 6 Number having eyes tested by nurse 1,521 Number found with some defect 59 Number having ears tested ... 830 Number having tonsils corrected 68 Number having eyes corrected 52 Children in elementary schools have been weighed every two months by Periodical inspections of children have been given during the year. Respectfully submitted, ELSIE G. WELTCH REPORT OF ATTENDANCE 1950 Number of home visits Number of truants We had one court case this year. Respectfully submitted, ELSIE G. WELTCH 242 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1950 John Ernest Adams Marjorie Adams Dorothy Lillian Agrillo Natalie C. Anderson William Anderson George L. Ayres Carolyn Bacon John Lawrence Baker Joan A. Barbosa Doris Elliott Barker Russell Francis Barry Elisabeth R. Belcastro Helen Hildegard Benson Ruth Eleanor Berglund Robert W. Bickford Juliette G. Bong Ann Byrd Bowker labia Bowman Leona Margaret Bradshaw Elisabeth Ann Bryant Janet E. Buckley Beverly Bump Madelyn D; Burke Richard W. Burke Robert Clark Burnell Dorothy Sue Burns Joseph Anthony Buse Clyde T. Butcher, Jr. Margaret L. Callahan Gloria Marie Caouette Norman A. Carlson Jacqueline Ann Casey Josephine Grace Catalano Nicholas N. Cavic John V. Cerasuolo Robert Allen Chapman Elinor Lillian Christensen Charles Joseph Circeo, Jr. John B. Clyde Laura Catherine Cochrane Edith Elizabeth Coddington Marion Helen Cofrin Dorothy Virginia Cole Barbara Ann Collins Mary E. Connor Richard Ross Corazzini Ann Colby Cotter Kenneth Leon Cox Barbara Grace Cross Edith Marie Cuccinello Betty Lorraine Currie Alice Mae Damery Thomas Arthur Damery Frank Patrick DeFelice Elizabeth Priscilla DeGrace Phyllis Ann Dodge Grayce Eleanor Dolan Marie Draskovich Ann Dreselly Catherine Elizabeth Drew Jean Melba Dunham Edith Elizabeth Erickson Norma Irene Fenerty Arlene Rose Ferry Donald Francis Flaherty Nelson Forbes Fleming Patricia Foley James Joseph Furdon Constance Bernadette Garten John F. Grant Dorothy Ann Gray Barbara Jean Guernsey Wallace B. Haigh Harold Thurston Handley, Jr. David Harrington Joseph T. Harrington Katherine Priscilla Harrison Anne Heaney John P. Higgins Katherine Patricia Hilton William G. Hodges, Jr. Herbert Holman I. Kenneth Hoyt, Jr. Richard Merrill Hoyt Nancy Elizabeth Husted Helene Alma Ignico Edward B. Ingham Sylvia D. Jack Marilyn Johnson Nancy Hayes Joslin 57 58 ANNUAL REPORTS George Paul Jutras Lawrence R. Keene Priscilla Jean King Ann Marie Kinneen Richard J. Kirk Frank Earl Kirkland Ernest George James LaBonte, Jr. Maureen Mary LaBonte Jean E. Lahti Dorothy Ruth LaPorte Barbara Emily Larssen Barbara Mary Lee Frances A. Licciardi Leonard J. Lima Ralph S. Lombard Marie Anne Loupret Elizabeth Dee Lynah John W. MacDonald Margaret D. MacDonald Patricia Lee MacDonald Donald MacMillan D. Richard Magovern Aurora Mara Anne Teresa Marshall Carmine M. Massimilla Preston E. Maxwell Barbara Elizabeth McAnaul Owen Paul McDevitt, Jr. Catherine Jean McGill Edward Webster McMahon John P. McMillan Kathleen Louise Meade JoAnn Marie Meadows Doris Mary Meleedy Robert Arthur Mercer, Jr. Elton Reed Merrill Beverly Anne Miller Betsy Gadding Moakley John C. Moakley Carole Craig Moody Barbara Anne Mortenson Alfred C. Mortimer Barbara Ann Mosher Peter Nielsen Neil Douglas Nottebart Margaret O'Connell James E. Osborne Jane Burgess Packard Barbara Ann Patch John R. Patterson John Perry Joan E. Pilkington Donald James Polley Mary E. Porter Dorothy A. Purdy Judith Reed David Bryant Rice Marion Joan Richardson Winfield Webster Ricker, Jr. Edith Elizabeth Riessle Annabel Dorothy Robinson Robert Francis Rutland Donald Francis Saliga Judith Sampson Elizabeth Hope Santora Karl G. Schmid Marion Lee Sellars Quirino A. Sgrosso Bette Lou Shaw Carleton Smith Esther Elizabeth Smith Harvey A. Smith Jean Prescott Snyder Annette Dorothy Sorrento Paul W. Spellenberg Helen M. Stevens John Francis Stewart John E. Sullivan Judith Brooks Swanson Paul Symmes Sweetnam Diane E. Sweetser Robert L. Tessier Dorothy A. Travers Suzanne Jalma Tutin Joan Gladys Wanamaker Nancy Eleanor Warren Muriel Adaline Webb Winthrop Adams Webster Mary Margaret Whalen Lawrence D. White Barbara Wilson Anita Jean Woodis Lee F. Woodward Meredith Claire York TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Cemetery Commissioners hereby submits its annual report for the year 1950. During the year there were one hundred five (105) interments made in the town cemeteries: eighty-nine (89) at Westview Cemetery and sixteen (16) at Mun- roe Cemetery. At Westview Cemetery there were thirty-four (34) lots and seventeen (17Y single graves sold. Funds were paid to the Town Collector amounting to $1 1,899.69 from sales, interments, foundations, interest, house rent and including $4,097.22 which has been added to the Perpetual Care Fund. At Munroe Cemetery $954.15 was turned over to the Town Collector for annual care of lots, interments, foundations and $350.00 added to the Perpetual Care Funds. All of the cemeteries have received the necessary care to maintain them in excellent condition. Driveways have been repaired and the trees at both Westview and Munroe Cemeteries have required unusual care and trimming because of damage by windstorms. At Westview Cemetery, Sunset and Pine Ridge Sections are being further developed, while a portion of Sunnyside Section has been opened up for use. The Town Engineering Department has been most helpful in staking out grades and establishing lines for this new development. The Department found it necessary to purchase a Chevrolet truck in order to service the increased area of our constantly expanding cemetery. After many years of service on the Board of Cemetery Commissioners, Mr, Albert H. Burnham did not seek re-election, and this Board expresses its apprecia- tion of a long and faithful record of service to the Town of Lexington, New rules and regulations, adopted by the Town, became effective on January 1, 1950. One of the requirements of these new regulations is that containers must be made of cement or other non -disintegrating material. By using these containers, the Commissioners are able to permit two or more interments in one grave. The Commissioners wish to thank other Departments for assistance and advice when it has been necessary to call upon them. Respectfully submitted, LEXINGTON CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS William G. Potter, Chairman Gail W. Smith Frederick J. Spencer 60 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1950. Scales Scales Over 10,000 lbs. Scales 100 to 5,000 lbs. Scales Under 100 lbs. Weights, each Weights Capacity Measures Liquid, 1 Gallon or Under Meters Inlet One Inch or Less Inlet More Than One Inch Measures Cloth Yard Sticks Adjusted 6 Sealed Condemned 2 41 5 8 87 2 222 10 51 3 111 4 1 21 2 4 20 TOTALS 15 549 26 Sealing Fees—Paid to Town Treasurer $275.10 Public Schools and Board of Health Scales—Tested, Adjusted and Sealed. Trial re-weighings made and proper corrections made. Respectfully submitted, RALPH E. CHADWICK, Sealer of Weights and Measures TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 61 Gentlemen: I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1950. Number of Permits Granted Cash Received from Permits 614 $2,722 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Single-family dwellings 447 $4,594,590.00 Renewals for Permits (for single-family dwellings) Additions & Alterations (to non -Residential Buildings) 2 21 207,955.00 Additions & Alterations to Dwellings 62 70,595.00 Private Garages 35 28,750.00 Greenhouses 1 3,000.00 Accessory Buildings 17 24,105.00 Fire Station 1 76,132.00 Stores 3 25,000.00 Gas Station 1 30,000.00 Ice Cream Stand 1 4,000.00 2 16,000.00 2 6,288.00 9 20,200.00 Two-family Dwellings Fire Damage Repairs Foundations Demolitions Cancellation: one single-family dwelling 10 614 $5,106,615.00 12,000.00 $5,094,615.00 Total number of dwellings completed in 1950 359 Since the end of the war 1,393 Permits have been issued for single-family dwellings, and 5 Permits were issued for two-family dwellings. Of these 1,398 Permits, 446 Permits for single-family dwellings were issued in 1950. Respectfully submitted, E. A. LINDSTROM, Building Inspector 62 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1950. GENERAL RELIEF The sum of $30,607.74 was expended for aid during the year 1950. During the year aid was granted to 64 cases, representing 146 persons; of the above, 23 rases were family units consisting of 105 persons, the balance representing indi- vidual cases, 14 of the above cases totaling 36 persons, were Lexington settle- ments aided by other cities and towns which were reimbursed by the town of Lex- ington. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants and Additional Aid $25,721.26 Lexington Settlements aided by other Cities and Towns (14 cases -36 persons) 4,886.48 $30,607.74 REIMBURSEMENTS *Comm. of Massachusetts (not available for use) $3,143.68 *Other Cities & Towns (not available for use) 2,148.26 *Individuals (not available for use) 56.22 Cancelled Checks 193.70 $ 5,541.86 Net Cost to Town The items "riot available for use" are credited to Excess count and do not revert back for use in this Department. SETTLEMENTS --- GENERAL RELIEF Lexington Settlements Other Cities and Towns State (No Settlement) Institutions Lexington settled cases aided by other cities and towns $25,065.88 and Deficiency Ac - 8 Families 23 Singles 3 Families 4 Singles 6 Families 1 Single 0 Families 5 Singles 31 Persons 23 Persons 11 Persons 4 Persons 35 Persons 1 Person 0 Persons 5 Persons 6 Families 28 Persons 8 Singles 8 Persons 64 Cases 141 Singles Al Personsr64 Cases 146 Persons 23 Families — 105 Persons TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN 23 Cases were aided during 1950. There were 18 cases as of January 1, 1950 and 5 cases added during the year. 6 cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 17 cases on December 31, 1950. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $23,337.46 Administration (F. G.) (available for use) 756.52 $24,093.98 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share — Aid (available for use) Federal Share — Admin, (available for use) State Share --- Aid (not available for use) Individuals (cancelled checks) $9,444.28 1,214.73 9,778.85 59.80 $20,497.66 Net Cost to Town $ 3,596.32 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE During 1950, there were 204 citizens who received this class of assistance. As of January 1, 1950, there were 179 active cases. During the year 25 cases were approved for assistance and 16 cases were closed by death and 11 for other reasons, leaving 177 cases as of December 31, 1950, DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $139,859.82 Lexington settled cases aided by other cities and towns (28 persons) 3,574.04 Administration (Federal Grants) 4,996.93 $148,430.79 REIMBUSEMENTS Federal — Aid (available for use) $62,330.18 Federal — Admin. (available for use) 5,841.72 State (not available for use) 63,456,17 Other Cities and Towns (not available for use) 2,169.19 Cancelled checks 973.09 Meal Tax Receipts (not available for use) 2,735.50 $137,505.85 Net Cost to Town $ 10,924.94 At this time, the Board of Public Welfare wishes to express its appreciation for the understanding and cooperation shown by many of the Town's Citizens and its Charitable Agencies. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F. LOMBARD, Chairman HOWARD H. DAWES JOHN A. SELLARS ARTHUR F. MASON FRANCIS J. HUNT 64 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PATRIOTS' DAY COMMITTEE December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Your Committee, appointed to conduct the celebration of the 175th anniver- sary of Patriot's Day, April 19, 1950, respectfully reports as follows: Planning for the celebration covered more than three months. It entailed uncounted hours. It involved perhaps a third of the townspeople in one capacity or another. It attracted well over 100,000 visitors to our historic shrine of liberty. It was successful, both financially and as a fitting commemoration of Lexington's famous day in '75. Fullest credit is due Fred C. Newhall who, as general chair- man, began soon after Christmas of 1949 the arduous task of welding together the various committees that carried out the celebration which began at 8 a. m. (est) Saturday April 15 and continued until well into the early hours of April 20. Through the untiring efforts of U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall, U.S. Repre- sentative Edith Nourse Rogers and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, a bill was passed by Congress authorizing the famous United States Marine Band to take part in the celebration, Though not approved by President of the United States Harry S. Truman, the bill became law when he refrained from vetoing it. The symbol of "one -hundred -seventy-five" were replicas of the "tricorne" hats worn by our Minute Men forefathers. Businessmen wore them to work, chil- dren wore them at play and they became the badge to identify Lexington residents on April 19, 1950. Unfortunately, none of our highest government officials found it possible to be present as guests for this special commemoration. Yet they were scarcely missed in the whirlwind of events. Each of the five days had at least one outstanding feature, some had two or three. Saturday, April 15, opened with a special series of sports programs, though showers forced a halt to an afternoon baseball game. Perhaps the most spectacular event was the evening program at Cary Hall where our Elementary Schools partici- pated in a radio quiz show on historical questions, gave a Glee Club concert and presented a series of historical tableaux. Sunday saw special observances in all churches. Former Governor Robert F. Bradford spoke at the First Parish Church while Rev. Roy M. Pearson delivered the famous sermon by Rev. Jonas Clarke at Hancock Congregational Church. In the afternoon the Marine Band gave a 70 -minute concert to some 7,000 persons gath- ered on the Common, in the evening at Cary Hall the Historical Society sponsored a program that included an address by our own historian, Edwin B. Worthen, and several historical motion pictures, one of the 1925 Lexington pageant. Mr. Everett B. Emery, one of three living persons present at the 1875 celebration, was intro- duced. Poor health prevented the others, Miss Elmina Munroe and Mr. Hugh• McGuire from attending. Monday was Youth Day with parades, games and races. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 Tuesday saw the Junior Ball at the High School and a spectacular Grand Bali and entertainment at Cary Hall. Mrs, Harold B. Lamont turned more than 200 of our neighbors into talented performers and for nearly four hours thrilled a packed house with historic scenes and comedy hits. Though a tremendous under- taking which cost $2,855.84, it was completed with a profit of $39.12. At mid- night, while the ball was in progress, a tableau was presented in the dooryard of the Hancock -Clarke House, depicting the arrival of Paul Revere. Wednesday, the climax day, was greeted with a sunrise salute, the ringing of the Belfry Alarm and Church bells. The traditional sunrise parade marched from Adams School in East Village to the Common for flag -raising exercises. There were the traditional mid-morning exercises that included a marathon and the deco- rating of the Minute Man Memorial by our Lexington Minute Men and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Paul Revere and William Dawes were greeted before the Minute Man statue at noon as crowds continued to flock into town for the afternoon festivities. It was estimated more than 100,000 watched the parade. With streets cleared of traffic under the excellent direction of Police Chief John W. Rycroft, the parade started on its march up Massachusetts Avenue from Pleasant Street at 2 p. m. under the direction of Albert J. Gardner and Jerome F. Garrity. For nearly three hours the marchers passed—six divisions that included numerous military groups and bands, 15 honorary military organizations from as far as Baltimore, Md., and Troy, N. Y., our own school, scout and civic groups and floats. It was a carefully -planned and well -executed display. In late afternoon there was speaking on the Common and the annual Military Ball in Cary Hall that evening to conclude the celebration. During the five-day celebration the town was specially decorated and the lighting of historic homes drew several thousand visitors, A total of $16,000 was appropriated for the celebration and after all ex- pendituras totaling $14,602.16, there was a balance Sept. 25, 1950 of $2,795.16. Town Committee for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington: Fred C. Newhall, General Chairman Mrs. John M. Cook Tracy W. Ames Cornelius P. Cronin Albert G. Frothingham Jerome F. Garrity George E. Graves Alfred P. Tropeano Carl G. Vienot Raymond E. Lewis John F. Dowd James A. Peirce Ernest A. Giroux John W. Rycroft William H. Lyon Haskell W. Reed Burton B. Bruce Malcolm H. Clifford Bertram P. Gustin John E. Murray Mrs. Gerald Litchfield Albert J. Gardner Bert V. Borngesser Julius Seltzer Robert H. Watt Gardner L. Frost Mrs. Harold B. Lamont Merrill F. Norlin By GARDNER L. FROST, Historian 456 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PARK, SHADE TREE AND INSECT SUPPRESSION DIVISIONS December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The report of the Park, Shade Tree, and Insect Suppression Divisions is di- vided into two sections. Section I covers a review of the work done by the Park Department during the year 1950 and recommendations for 1951, Section 11 covers the work done and recommendations for the Shade Tree and Insect Sup- pression Divisions, SECTION I The care and maintenance of all parks, playgrounds, and triangles in the Town comes under the jurisdiction of the Park Department. I do not believe that it is necessary to enumerate them as this has been done in many of our past re- ports. Only five of these areas are completely finished, viz., the Common, Emery Park, Hastings Park, Buckman Tavern, and Tower Park. All others are either under construction or waiting for development plans, and, of course, financial as- sistance. The Lexington Field and Garden Club recently made a survey of the triangles in the Town and has requested that we start to "dress them up/' commencing, with the one at Pleasant and Watertown Streets and the one at Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street in 1951. The Club has very generously offered to .defray some of the expenses of the plantings. This would be a start in beautifying the approaches to our Town. The trees on all of our parks and playgrounds have been inspected and the deadwood and broken branches removed. It was necessary to remove some of the trees when their condition did not warrant repairing them, Some repairs have been made on the Old Belfry building and the bell was taken down for repairs. However, since the bell has been cracked, we have been .advised that any repair work will spoil its tone, Therefore, we have referred the matter to the Lexington Historical Society for advice. The two bulletin boards presented to the Town some years ago by the Rotary Club have been almost destroyed at Halloween but 1 believe that we can salvage one by patching it up with the remains of the other, The tree on the Common was lighted during the Christmas season as usual and again I would like to call your attention to the fact that this tree should be replaced as it is getting very expensive to arrange small trees at the bottom to fill do the vacant spaces. Furthermore, the storm of November 24, 1950 uplifted some .of the roots so that the tree is now leaning very heavily toward the monument. The lighting of the Captain Parker statue was resumed in October. The lighting of the monument will be financed by the interest from the $4,000 "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund" which was established by Mrs. Albert B. Tenney. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 67 All of the inscriptions on the monuments on the Common should be painted In 1951. Although the duties of this department have expanded greatly in recent years, we are trying to carry on with the permanent personnel of four men. This, of course, means that we cannot give special attention to any one area. SECTION I1 Most of this section will be devoted to the elm trees in our town and what We are doing to save them from destruction by the Dutch elm disease. Two-thirds Of our public shade trees are American elms and with at least thirty species of insects and three major diseases (the most destructive being the Dutch elm dis- ease), there is much reason for all of us to be disturbed. In 1950, eighty-nine trees were removed; seventy of these were elms, of which thirty-one were afflicted with the Dutch elm disease. The others were re- moved for various other reasons. We have lost some of our oldest elm trees but not without the greatest regret. When a request is made for the removal of a tree for any reason other than the Dutch elm disease, the tree in question is in- spected thoroughly and if there is any doubt of the advisability of removing it, the advice of the best tree authority available is sought. When it is suspected that a tree has the Dutch elm disease, samples from it are sent to the Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts for analysis and advice. In I949, one of our first cases of the disease was found in one of the trees on the Common. Since the tree was a memorial tree, one of eight set out in 1920 in remembrance of the boys who sacrificed their lives in the first World War, we thought we would try to save it. Therefore, all trees at the Common were pruned and all elm trees within 200 feet of the diseased tree were fertilized and a solu- tion of Oxyquinoline Benzoate was applied. At the present time, we are waiting for the results. Effective control of the Dutch elm disease is a matter of community spirit and cooperation. Federal and State agencies, and the local tree department di- rectly concerned with the control of the disease, cannot do all the work required because of the budget limitations. Therefore, we will offer four suggestions which - the public should follow. 1. Promptly remove and burn all elm trees killed by the disease. 2. Remove all deadwood from your elm trees. 3. Spray ail trees to con- trol leaf -eating insects. 4. Notify your local tree department if you suspect that your tree has the disease. A complete spraying program was carried on not only for the Dutch elm dis- ease but for all leaf -eating insects as well. This program starts with a dormant spray in April and terminates in July with the final spray. A sanitation program on our elm trees has been started and all deadwood and interfering limbs removed from 361 trees. It is estimated that there are 5,000 public elms in our Town and at the present rate, it will take almost 14 years to clean up our elms unless more funds are forthcoming. During the past year, fifty- five young trees were planted. This is a small amount in comparison to those that have been removed. At the present time we have requests for the planting of 82 68 ANNUAL REPORTS new trees in 1951, with most of the requests coming from the Ledgelawn Avenue district. wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and all other Town officials and de- partments for their assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1950 The Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen:— We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the Fire Deparment for the calendar year ending December 31st, 1950, as follows: PERSONNEL The manual force of the Fire Department, as of this date, consists of forty- two (42) men, of which twenty-six (26) are permanently employed, and sixteen (16) are Call Men. The Board of Engineers consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Chief Engineer, and one (1) Clerk, and three (3) other members. The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief (Engineer), five (5) Captains (One is Dept. Clerk), one (1) Lieutenant, and nineteen (19) Privates. The Call Force consists of sixteen (16) men. APPARATUS Headquarters Station is covered by three (3) Triple Combination Pumpers, one (1) 65' Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Special Service Truck (Lighting Units), Two (2) Hose Trucks (One in reserve), and the Veterans Memorial Ambulance. Mass. Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers. ALARM SUMMARY The above listed Personnel and Apparatus answered a total of 708 alarms during the year as recorded in the following tabulation: BELL ALARMS Air Duct 1 Auto 2 Barn 1 Brooder House 1 Boxes and Crates 1 Cellar 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 Chimney 1 Club House 2 Dump 1 Dwell in gs 10 Flag Pole 1 False 15 Garage 3 Grass 7 Gutter 1 Hedge 1 Hen House 1 House 1 Leaves 1 1 Mattress Motorcycle Needless Oil Burners Oil Heater Oven Piggery Refrigerator Roof Rubbish Sand Hopper Shed Sprinkler 3 2 7 TOTAL 74 STILL ALARMS Air Duct 1 Animal Rescue 9 Assists 6 Assist Patient 2 Auto 18 Accidents 52 Brush 24 Brush Pile 4 Candles 1 Chimney 11 Const. Flares 3 Dump 61 Dwel I i ng 1 Electric Meter 1 Electric Motor 6 Emergency Lights 7 False 2 Fence 1 Fire Patrol 5 Fire Prevention 16 Forcible Entry 13 Fuel Tank 1 70 ANNUAL REPORTS Garage 1 Gas Heater 2 Gas Jet 1 Gasoline Leak 4 Gasoline Shovel 2 Grass 122 Hay Stack 1 Health Protection 31 Hose Reel 1 Hot Water Heater 4 Incinerator 1 Investigation 17 Lanterns 1 Leaves 6 Lumber 1 Needless 14 Oil Burner 8 Oil Leak 3 Oil Stove 1 Oven 4 Peat 1 5 Property Protection 27 Public Service 2 Range Burner 2 Refrigerator 3 Refrigerator Motor 1 R. R. Tiles 9 Resuscitator 9 Rubbish 8 Shack 2 Shed 1 Sprinkler 5 Tree 6 Truck 7 Truck Accidents 4 Washing Machine 1 Woods 41 TOTAL 605 MUTUAL AID LEXINGTON TO Waltham 13 Arlington 10 Woburn 4 Air Port 2 TOTAL 29 MUTUAL A1D—TO LEXINGTON FROM Waltham 6 Arlington 5 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Air Port 7 Belmont 2 State Cons, 1 TOTAL 21 GRAND TOTALS BELL ALARMS 74 STILL ALARMS 605 MUTUAL AID 29 71 TOTAL 708 The apparatus traveled a total of 3,831.2 miles, and used the following in, extinguishing fires during 1950: Y Inch Hose 1.700 Feet 3/4 Inch Hose 50,750 Feet 11/2 Inch Hose 30,450 Feet 2'/a. Inch Hose 21,950 Feet - Number of Lights Used 35 Feet of Cable Used 7,500 feet Feet of Ladders Used 1414 feet Engines Pumped Elapsed time Total Alarms Elapsed time Bell Alarms 37 Hours -9 Minutes Elapsed time Mutual Aid 38 Hours -9 Minutes Total 27 Hours, 20 Minutes 656 Hours -9 Minutes FIRE LOSSES FOR 1950 Value of buildings involved by fire $1,024,550.01 Estimated Loss buildings involved by fire 22,924.00 Loss Paid buildings involved by fire 19,362.18 Loss Paid contents of buildings involved 16,539.50 Loss per Capita for the year 1950 2.09¢ INSPECTIONS The following inspections were conducted during the year, and are consid- ered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum. Public and Mercantile inspections during the year 4217 Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Boxes 594 Tank Inspection for Inflammable Storage 16 Inspections made and Permits Issued for: Oil Storage (New) 436 Oil Storage (Renew) 21 Blasting (New) 8 Blasting (Renew) 23 Removal of Tanks 4 Fireworks 1 Propane (Bottle) Gas 3a 72 ANNUAL REPORTS ure. FIRE PREVENTION Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools at various intervals. Men were detailed to places of Public Assembly as a Fire Preventative meas - Extinguishers checked and refilled during the year 201 VETERANS MEMORIAL AMBULANCE Recapitulation since 1940 Runs since 1940 1544 Miles since 1940 27,232,2 Runs during 1950 188 Miles during 1950 2,754.6 MISCELLANEOUS The year 1950 closed with many major projects completed and a few others nearly finished. REPLACEMENT OF EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION The largest and most important project was the replacement of the East Lex- ington fire station. At the last annual town meeting the town appropriated an additional sum to that already voted so that the building committee was able to let contracts and start work shortly after April 19th. At the close of the year the new modern structure was practically finished and occupancy was expected within a few weeks. This station is designed to house two pumpers now and later a ladder truck. It is expected that it will fulfill the needs of East Lexington for some years to come. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 2 In the Fire Department section of the report of the Advanced Budgeting Committee, the replacement of Engine 2 in 1951 was approved. Late in Sep- tember of this year it became apparent that due to the world crisis this replace- ment might not be possible at the time specified. It was therefore decided that the purchase of this new pump be advanced so that it could be bought with money approved at the special town meeting in the fall. It was felt that by buying at this time first-class material could be used in the construction of the engine and That such material might not be available in 1951. At the special town meeting the sum of $16,322 was voted. Delivery of the new engine is expected in the spring of 1951, The specifications for the truck call for complete equipment throughout. RADIOS The installation this year of two-way radios on three pieces has proved to be more important and helpful than anything that has been done recently. With the radio these pieces of apparatus are in constant touch with headquarters and with each other Excellent example of their efficiency was shown at the serious fire at the Belfry Club last spring, Upon arrival of the first piece at the fire, Engine 4, it was obvious that it was a major blaze and that a second alarm would be neces- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 sary, Before the truck had even stopped, headquarters was advised of the situa- tion and a second alarm was sounded. The valuable minutes and seconds saved materially cut the fire loss. The department is asking this year for additional two- way radios so that all first line apparatus may be so equipped. AUXILIARY GENERATION An auxiliary generator has been placed in the rear section of the shop at headquarters. It is to be used in any emergency which causes failure of the reg- ular electric power. It will provide sufficient current to operate the fire alarm system, the remote control radio and the lights in the building. The purchase of the generator was made during the summer and its installation is partially com- pleted. It is expected to be completely in service in January. MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM The program for this project was completed as scheduled. It consisted of placing the overhead wires from Forest street to Cedar street on Massachusetts avenue in an underground cable. Five new fire alarm boxes and five replacements of obsolete boxes were installed. In cooperation with the department's program the Lexington Lumber Co., and the Jefferson Union replaced their privately owned boxes with the new style, non -interfering type. Continued in 1951 will be this program of maintenance and extension of the fire alarm system. Minor projects completed at the Central Fire Station were the repairing of the slate roof, the whitening of the ceiling, and the installing of a motorized valve in one circuit of the heating system. RECOMMENDATIONS The Board of Fire Engineers wish to suggest the following recommendations to be considered by the Honorable Board of Selectmen: 1. The renaming of streets either of the same names or names similar, to avoid responding to the wrong location in case of fire. 2. Replacement of the Ambulance which is now going into its eleventh year of service. In closing this report, our Board would like to extend its thanks to the mem- bers of the Fire Department for the way they have carried out their duties in an efficient manner, also to the Police Department whose cooperation with our de- partment has been most helpful throughout the year. We would also like to ex- tend to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, a vote of thanks for their cooperation with the Board of Fire Engineers throughout the year. Res pectfuIly subrnitted, HAROLD E. ROEDER, Chairman ROBERT F. FAWCETT GEORGE M. HYNES WILLIAM P. FITZGERALD ROY A. COOK ALAN G. ADAMS Board of Fire Engineers. 74 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Honorable Board of Selectmen December 31, 1950. Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1950: ORGANIZATION Mr. R, L, McQuillan was re -appointed to the Board of Health for a three year •term, Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, and Mr. George E. Russell make up the remainder of the Board. Miss Hazel J. Murray was appointed Secretary and Agent to the Board and Mr. Richard F. Jackson was appointed Health Sanitarian and Slaughter Inspector. These appointments were made for a term expiring March 31, 7951. MEETINGS The Board held eleven meetings during the year to receive reports, discuss problems and make decisions, The afternoon of the third Friday of each month is the regular meeting date. LICENSES Numerous licenses and permits required by statute and by Regulations of the Board of Health were issued after receipt of application; necessary investigations. were made by the Health Sanitarian. Annual permits are required in order to keep animals—horses, cows, goats, swine or poultry—in the Town of Lexington. Citizens are urged to comply with this regulation. PREMATURE BABIES Under Chapter 601, Acts of 1949, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the re- sponsibility for payment for premature babies of medically indigent families passes from the Board of Public Welfare to the Board of Health. Twenty-two premature babies (under 51/z pounds] were born of Lexington parents in 1950; the Board of Health paid for four of these, Our annual dog clinic was held in May; out of 983 dogs licensed only 437 were inoculated. It is recommended that more people take advantage of this op- portunity to aid in the prevention of rabies, COMMUNICABLE DISEASES The following diseases were reported .n Lexington in 1950: Lexington Met. State Hospital Total 30 7 37 1 1 64 ...• 14 11 Chickenpox Diphtheria Dog Bite Dysentery, Bacillary German Measles Measles Meningitis Mumps Paratyphoid 206 1 5 1 1 64 14 11 206 1 6 1 Lobar Pneumonia Scarlet Fever Tuberculosis Whooping Cough TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 13 3 21 2 13 5 21 The Board of Health solicits the continued co-operation of all physicians in reporting communicable diseases, and in cases where patients are being cared for by members of their own families, we urge the families to report the disease. HEALTH UNION Meetings have been held with Boards of Health of surrounding towns in an effort to discuss advantages and disadvantages of a possible health union. More facts are necessary before any decision would be made. RECEIPTS State Tuberculosis Subsidy Milk Licenses — Store Milk Licenses — Dealer Licenses to sell oleomargarine Licenses to sell methyl alcohol Licenses to pasteurize milk License to slaughter & Slaughter House License Licenses to transport garbage Cesspool and Septic Tank permits Child Day Care Licenses for Physiotherapy Licenses for Poultry Slaughter EXPENSES Postage and Supplies Hospitalization Tuberculosis $4,003.80 Other Diseases 1,500.55 Premature Babies 1,311,80 Prevention of Disease Lexington Visiting Nurse (TB) 378.28 Anti -rabies vaccine 3.19 Laboratory Transportation Burial of Animals Sundry $1,064.99 19.50 13.50 9.00 9.00 40.00 11.00 22.00 172.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 $1,370.99 $ 137.45 6,816.15 381.47 398.70 300.00 60.00 29.25 $8,123.02 These receipts are not available for use by the Board of Health; they revert to the Excess and Deficiency Account Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM L. COSGROVE D.M.D., Chairman GEORGE E. RUSSELL RUFUS L. McQUILLANI 76 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Department of Corporations and Taxation Division of Accounts State House, Boston 33 To the Board of Selectmen Mr. George W. Emery, Chairman Lexington 73, Massachusetts December 28, 1950. Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington far the period from June 26, 1949 to July 3, 1950, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. Herman B. Dine, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, FRANCIS X. LANG, 1L.S.) FXL:EV Director of Accounts Mr. Francis X. Lang Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Lexington for the period from June 26, 1949, the date of the previous examination, to July 3, 1950, the following report being submitted thereon: The financial transactions as shown on the books of the several departments receiving or disbursing money for the town or committing bilis for collection were examined and checked for the period of the audit. The books and accounts in the accountant's office were examined and checked in detail. The recorded receipts were compared with the treasurer's books and with the records in the several departments collecting money for the town or com- mitting bills for collection. The recorded payments were checked with the treas- ury warrants and with the disbursements as shown by the treasurer's books. The appropriations, transfers, and loans authorized were checked with the amounts voted by the town meeting as shown by the records of the town clerk and with the finance committee's authorizations of transfers from the reserve fund. The general and appropriation ledger accounts were analyzed, a trial balance was taken off, and a balance sheet was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on July 3, 1950, and is appended to this report. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked. The recorded receipts were compared with the town accountant's books and with the records in the various departments collecting money for the town, as well as TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 with the other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were compared with the approved warrants. The cash balance on July 3, 1950, was proved by verification of the cash in the office and by recon- ciliation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks in which town funds were deposited. The reported payments on account of debt and interest were compared with the amounts failing due and with the cancelled securities and coupons on file. The unpaid bonds and coupons were listed and proved with statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined and checked. The amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the collector's records, the recorded redemptions of tax titles and of sales of tax possessions were checked with the receipts as recorded on the treasurer's cash book, the disclaimers were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed, reconciled with the town accountant's ledger accounts, and compared with the records in the Registry of Deeds. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked. The poll and property taxes, motor vehicle and trailer excise, special assessments,• water, and departmental accounts outstanding according to the previous examina- tion, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and proved. The pay- ments to the treasurer were checked to the treasurer's cash book, the recorded abatements were checked with the assessors' records of abatements granted and with the records of other departments authorized to grant abatements, the amounts added to the tax title account were compared with the treasurer's tax title rec- ords, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective controlling accounts in the accountant's ledger. The correctness of the outstanding accounts was verified by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed are correct. The assessors' records of deferred apportioned assessments were examined, the payments in advance were verified, the amounts added to taxes were checked, and the apportionments and suspended assessments were listed and proved to the accountant's controlling accounts. The treasurer's records from parking meter fees were examined and checked, the recorded payments to the town being verified by comparison and with the treasurer's and the accountant's books. The financial accounts of the town clerk were examined and checked. The recorded receipts from dog and spurting licenses, permits, and miscellaneous collec- tions were checked, and the payments to the town and the State were verified. The surety bonds furnished by the several town officials for the faithful per- formance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. The records of departmental cash collections by the selectmen, the sealer of weights and measures, and the plumbing, building and milk inspectors, as well as by the health, school, and other departments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The payments to the town treasurer were 78 ANNUAL REPORTS verified, and the cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual count. The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the several trust funds in the custody of the trustees of public trusts, of the Bridge Charitable Fund, of the chairman of the school committee, and of the trustees of the Cary Memarial Library were examined and listed. The transfers to the town were verified, the income was proved, and other reported transactions were found to be correct. The accounts of the treasurer of the Cary Memorial Library were examined and checked in detail. The income and disbursements were proved, and the cash balance on July 3, 1950, was verified by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit and by inspection of the savings bank book. The securities and savings bank books representing the investments of the municipal contributory retirement funds in the custody of the town treasurer were examined and listed, The income was proved and the recorded receipts and pay- ments were checked with the records of the retirement board. The cash balance was verified, and the total investments and cash on hand on July 3, 1950, were reconciled with the aggregates of the several retirement system funds as shown by the books of the retirement board and by the town accountant's ledger. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the town treasurer's and library treasurer's cash, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, assessment, tax title, departmental, and water accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the trust and retirement funds. For the co-operation received from the several town officials during the prog- ress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express ap- preciation. FISD:EV Respectfully submitted, HERMAN B. DINE (L.S.) Assistant Director of Accounts REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON POSTURE CLINIC December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: From January 1, 1950 through December 31, 1950, 303 cases of C and D posture were treated in the Lexington Posture Clinics. Silhouetteograph pictures were taken throughout the schools from grades III through VII with the exception of the Parker school where building alterations have made it necessary to curtail the posture program until January, 1951. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 Corrective classes were conducted once each week throughout the school year in all elementary schools except the Fiske school where the posture program did not begin until September, 1950. In the Junior High school, classes were held twice each week for pupils of grade VII, with one class provided for boys and one for girls. From November 1 through December 31, an extra class was added for grade VII to care far posture cases needing more than one class weekly. This extra period has been alternated between boys and girls. Medical clinics for special orthopedic examination were held three times dur- ing the year, on January 28, May 27, and December 16, under the direction of Dr. Robert J. Joplin, orthopedic surgeon of Boston. Recommendations were made at these clinics to the parents of 96 children for hospital examination or treatment beyond the work of the usual posture class. More than ever before the parents of children enrolled in the posture classes, are interesting themselves in this special work and are attending the orthopedic clinics with their children where they have had the opportunity of personal con- sultation with Dr. Joplin. A report of the cases treated follows: D C New Old Dis. 5p. Rec. Adams 35 11 43 3 22 12 Fiske 1 16 17 0 5 7 Franklin 21 13 28 6 19 12 Hancock 15........17 30 2 24 18 Munroe 19 15 29........5 21 12 Parker 13 15 26 2 18 6 J. High VII 59 53 100 12 41 36 163 140 273 30 150 96 Respectfully submitted, MARGARET C. BEREST, Chairman POSTURE CLINfC REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Dental Clinic Committee submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1950. The clinic equipment has been greatly improved this year by the procurement of a new dental unit, a rebuilt chair and overhead spotlight. School Dentist: ALFRED C. PETERS, D. M. D. Assistant: BARBARA O'CONNOR 80 ANNUAL REPORTS r—Fillings--, r– Extractions—, No of Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. Treat- Clean - Schools Patients teeth teeth teeth teeth menta Ings Adams 58 75 208 26 10 34 39 Fiske 9 44 36 16 .... 14 8 Franklin 21 24 77 4 1 11 12 Hancock 14 8 61 3 3 9 Munroe 21 25 42 4 13 12 Parker 15 18 38 14 .... 5 9 Junior High 34 ..., 138 5 6 22 12 Senior High 27 157 .... 9 17 2 Totals 199 194 757 72 26 119 103 Number of Patients 199 Number of New Patients 74 Number Finished 121 Total number of Fillings and Treatments 1070 Total number of Extractions 98 Total of money collected $114.75 Number of Emergency cases treated 22 266 Hours operated Dr. Peters made a quick examination of teeth of pupils in Lexington Elemen- tary Schools, in September, 1950, with the following results: Adams Fiske Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker Total No. of pupils examined 396 282 213 221 220 267 1599 No. showing no defects 71 102 70 80 76 117 516 No. needing cleaning 185 67 35 22 60 28 397 Cavities noted — temporary teeth 814 292 253 302 252 316 2229 Cavities noted — permanent teeth 449 217 150 115 198 117 1246 Needed extractions — temporary teeth 145 35 39 39 63 36 357 Needed extractions — permanent teeth 6 2 3 3 5 2 21 Parents and teachers were notified in all cases where dental care seemed ad- visable, Respectfully submitted, MRS, VINCENT P. BURKE MRS. JOHN F. RICH THOMAS S. GRINDLE TOWN Ur' LEXINGTON 81 REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lexington 73, Massachusetts Gentlemen. --- Pursuant to Section 6 Article Xi of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I hereby submit my report in writing as Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950. The report is divided into the several sections required by the By -Laws. (al. All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1., 1950. 1. Town of Lexington vs A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court No. 151658. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under General Laws, Chapter 117. 2, Owen McDevitt vs Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 154397. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of tak- ing of land on Grove Street for highway purposes. 3. Josephine P. Bailey vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155572. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 4. W. John Baskin, et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155570. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 5. Albert H. Burnham vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155567. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 6. John J. Kelley, et als vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155571. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 7. Everett Kourian vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commis- sioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 156250. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising our of taking of land on Grove Street for highway purposes. 8. John Morrow, Jr. et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Com- missioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155573. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 9. William B. Porter et al vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155569. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 10. William B. Porter et als vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155574. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 82 ANNUAL REPORTS 11. Carl F. Uhlendorf et als vs Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155568. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 12. Everett Kourian vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 160245. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 13. Town of Lexington vs a Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court No, 160480. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under General Laws, Chapter 117. 14. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr„ vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 160246. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 15. Elmina Munroe, by her Conservators, vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 162939. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 16. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr. vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No, 162940. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 17. Everett Kourian vs Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 162941. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 18. Victor H. Harmon et al vs Building Inspector of the Town of Lexing- ton, et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 163710. Appeal under General Laws, Chapter 143, Section 10 from order of Building Inspector and report of survey board. 19. Greenough Bros., Inc., vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 164524. Action for alleged breaches of contracts for construction of South Branch Vine Brook sewer and of Mill Brook sewer. 20. Lawrence Bastianelli et al vs Town of Lexington; District Court of Cen- tral Middlesex, No. 12608. Action of contract fcr labor performed for A. D. Daddario for the benefit of the Town on the North Branch Vine Brook sewer, 21. Town of Lexington vs Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No. 15535 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning and Building By -Laws. 22. Harold Conant vs Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middle- sex No. 12763. Action for damages to property. 23. Carlton R. Stoddard vs A. D. Daddario and Town of Lexington, Middle- sex Superior Court No. 15508 Equity. Bill in equity by subcontractor on North Branch Vine Brook sewer to enforce security rights. Ib). All actions brought by or against the Town during 1950. 1. Paul Bowser vs Middlesex County Commissioners and the Town of Lex- ington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166346. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on East Street for highway purposes. 2. Rosabel F. Smart et al vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166947, Action of tort for personal injuries and consequential damage. 3. Victor A. Harmon et al vs Ernest A. Lindstrom et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166918. Action of tort for damages, 4. Victor A. Harmon et al vs Ernest A. Lindstrom et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166919. Action of tort for damages. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 5. Walter E. Bickford et al vs Town of Lexington et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 167243. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of tak- ing of land on Waltham Street for highway purposes. 6. John D. Brucchi vs William L. Cosgrove et als (Board of Health), Middle- sex Superior Court No. 167273. Appeal under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sec- tion 147, from alleged order of Board of Health. 7. Mildred A. Heywood vs Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 167696. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking of land on Waltham Street For highway purposes. (c). All actions settled or disposed of during 1950. 1. Lawrence Bastianelli et ala vs Town of Lexington, District Court of Cen- tral Middlesex No. 126C8. Action of contract for labor performed for A. D. Dad- dario for benefit of the Town on the North Branch Vine Brook sewer. Case dis- posed of by entry of judgment for the defendant after report that payment had been made by the contractors' bonding company. 2. Carleton R. Stoddard vs A. D. Daddario and Town of Lexington, Middle- sex Superior Court No. 15508 Equity. Bilk in equity by subcontractor on North Branch Vine Brook sewer to enforce security rights. Case disposed of by final decree dismissing the bill, after report that payment had been made by the con- tractors' bonding company. (d). The amounts received by the Town Counsel as compensation and dis- bursements for services riot covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel dur- ing 1950. Services in obtaining slope easements for construc- tion of Ledgelawn Avenue, Liberty Avenue, Hamilton Road and Braemore Terrace, involving 83 parcels of land $850.00 Disbursements for copies of plans and for record- ing various instruments and plans in connection with the slope easements 67.70 Services in connection with matters that originated prior to 1950 2,500.00 Services of Putnam, Bell, Dutch & Santry, a firm ' of attorneys. of which the Town Counsel is a member, in examining titles and drafting deeds and other instruments in connection with various parcels of real estate 330.00 Disbursements of Putnam, Bell, Dutch & Santry for recording fees and miscellaneous expenses 40.00 Total $3,787,81 I wish to express my grateful appreciation of the co-operation and assistance extended to me by the officials, employees and citizens of the Town with whom 1 have been privileged to work during the year. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD E. STEVENS, Town Counsel. 84 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1950. I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the perform- ance of our duties during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. RYCROFT, Chief of Police. 0 .0 7 ad 0 C' w .E as syy m ez r. m y�� m '0 A C y 4 41 V trl,p V -nn January 29 15 14 18 3 3 4 0 6 0 0 0 February 21 10 11 9 1 1 7 2 14 0 0 0 March 26 15 11 14 1 1 8 1 8 0 0 0 April 25 19 6 12 1 1 9 3 20 1 0 1 May 18 13 5 8 0 0 8 0 17 0 0 0 June 30 22 8 9 3 3 8 4 8 0 0 0 July 23 13 10 10 4 3 5 3 4 0 0 0 August 24 16 8 11 0 0 7 1 11 1 0 1 September 30 24 6 15 3 2 23 4 11 0 0 0 October 36 24 12 16 2 1 11 2 20 2 0 2 November 23 16 7 10 0 0 9 0 i3 0 0 0 December 33 14 19 16 2 2 10 0 13 0 0 0 Total 318 201 117 148 20 17 99 20 145 4 0 4 Offenses Assault Assault and Battery Attempt Breaking and Entering Breaking and Entering Accessory before and after Robbery Capias Default Drunkenness Escapees Larceny Lewdness Malicious Darnage to Prop. Manslaughter Neglected Child Non -Support Rape Robbery Suspicious Persons Operating without Registration Certificate Operating to Endanger Operating after Revocation of License Operating an Uninsured Automobile Operating an Unregistered Automobile Operating without License Operating without Sticker Operating Under -influence Hit and Run Personal and Property Refusing to Stop Speeding Attaching Wrong Plates Violating Law of the Road Violation of Probation Violating Town Ordinance Violating Traffic Signal Violating Parking Meter Regulation Vagrant Unlawful Possession of Fire Arms Violation of the FIsh and Game Laws Carrying Revolver without Permit TOWN OF LEXINGTON r-Arc+sts—N ,—Sratislies--, 8 8 7 7 .8 c w e 7 ac 8 Z 8 2 2 1 2 22 22 7 2 20 3 1 1 3 3 34 1 35 .5 1 6 3 39 39 10 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 5 4 5 5 5 1 1 4 4 3 3 85 -�Oisposkiona—�� c 0 Amount of Fines E E u° 4 a 2 Fined or Filed w g ,x o 2 16 1 4 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 10.00 1 1 20 15 55.00 3 17 2 8 5 6 11 28 2 1 4 1 1 4 3 6 21 3 3 1 7 1 1 2 4 1 I 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 5.00 1 20 1 21 2 19 440.00 i 6 4 3 3 1 2 135.00 3 9 9 2 7 475.00 1 8 9 9 9 60.00 1 8 19 1 20 4 16 120.00 2 16 8 5 13 10 3 58.00 13 16 16 6 10 510.00 11 4 1 6 6 2 4 150.00 1 4 1 2 2 1 1 50.00 2 18 1 19 5 14 165.00 2 17 2 2 1 1 15.00 2 1 1 2 2 20.00 2 5 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 12.00 2 7 2 9 2 7 22.00 8 1 49 13 62 9 5.3 124.00 57 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 Slaughtering without Permit 2 Runaway 3 3 3 2 1 2 30.00 2 1 1 50.00 2 2 50.00 3 1 2 3 2 1 4 2 1 5 TOTALS 331 30 361 34 102 259 $2,556.00 58 26 200 15 21 22 2 17 86 ANNUAL REPORTS SPEEDING AND IMPROPER OPERATION Department Warnings 285 Registry Warnings 67 Registry Suspensions 123 Registry—Plain 33 Court 19 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) 142 Animals Cared For (Stray) 69 Automobiles Reported Stolen 16 Automobiles Recovered 24 Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) 3030 Bicycles Reported Stolen 18 Bicycles Recovered 24 Buildings Found Open 122 Committed To insane Hospitals 13 Fire Alarms Responded To 85 Injured or Sick Persons Assisted 45 Lost Dogs Reported 157 Lost Dogs Returned To Owners 51 Messages Delivered 140 Missing Persons Investigated 53 Public Utilities Notified of Defects 126 Reports and Complaints Investigated 1615 Speed Checks 1665 Street Lights Reported Out 172 Sudden Deaths Investigated 4 Transients Accommodated 44 Vacant Houses Reported 546 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No, 31 48,396 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No. 32 42,397 Total Mileage Recorded on Car No. 33 21,156 Total Mileage 111,949 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS January 29 February 21 March 26 April 25 May 18 June 30 July 23 August 24 September 30 October 36 November 23 December 33 Total 318 Personal Injury Accidents 99 Fatal Accidents 4 Persons Injured 165 Persons Killed 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1950. 87 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31,. 1950. NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED On Personal Estate only On Real Estate only On both Personal and Real Estate • Individuals 141 7296 328 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations. NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED All Others 72 62 17 VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE Stock in Trade $111,035.00 Machinery 953,972.00 Live Stock 53,344.00 All other Tangible Personal Property 856,220.00 TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE VALUE QF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land exclusive of Buildings $5,622,990.00 Buildings exclusive of Land 23,061,625.00 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Horses 43 195 4 498 11,856 Cows Heifers Swine Fowl Sheep 8 OMITTED REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS $802.74 OMITTED POLL TAXES 26.00 NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 8,950 NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED 3,815 Totar 213 7358 345 7916 4647 $ 1,974,571.00 $28,684,615.00 $30,659,186.00 88 ANNUAL REPORTS PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate Value of Tangible Personal Estate TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY $ 9,895,732.64 647,705.54 $10,543,438.18 1950 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified byr Town Clerk to be raised by tax- ation, Chapter 41, Section 15A Total Appropriations voted to be taken from Available Funds: (a) In 1950 $351,713.50 (b) In 1949, since 1949 tax rate was fixed 26,600.00 Deficits due to abatements in ex- cess of overlay of prior years: Cf Year Amount Of Year 1945 $2.00 1947 .1946 2,00 1949 STATE; TAX AND ASSESSMENTS $1,683,312.02 378,313.50 $2,061,625.52 Amount $108.72 838.53 1950 Estimates 'State Parks and Reservations $1,824.66 State Audit and Municipal Accounts 2,758.36 State Examination of Retirement System 63.79 Additional State Assessments 46,712,40 1949 Under - Estimates $588.64 691,27 $951.25 $51,359.21 $1,279.91 $52,639.12 COUNTY: TAX AND ASSESSMENTS County Tax $63,122.44 $5,442.36 Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 13,524.63 $76,647.07 $5,442.36 $82,089.43 OVERLAY of Current Year $30,462,99 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $2,228,328.31 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Income Tax $116,411.28 Corporation Taxes 100,488.97 Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 1,204.25 Old Age Tax (Meals) Gen. Laws. Chap. 648, Sec. 10 2,648.45 Chapter 804, Acts of 1949 1,618.66 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Licenses fines Special Assessments General Government . Protection of Persons and Property Health and Sanitation Highways Charities (Other than federal grants for aid to dependent children) Old Age Assistance (Other than federal grants) Veterans' Benefits .... Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included) Libraries Recreation Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water Department, etc.) Cemeteries (Other than trust funds and sale of lots) Interest: On Taxes and Assessments ........ $7,255.00 On Deposits 501.00 80,000.00 3,336.00 289.00 7,317.00 9,500.00 3,350.00 10,000.00 900.00 10,200.00 45,000.00 2,288.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 3,000.00 TOTAL 7,756.00 In lieu of Taxes: Arlington and Cambridge 1,319.49 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as available funds (a) State Audit of Municipal Accounts (b) Metropolitan Water Amounts voted to be taken from available funds: (Before any such amount can be used in fixing tax rate, the Commis- sioner's written approval must be ob- tained.) $ 26,600.00 Nov. 22, 1949 351,731.50 Apr. 5, 1950 $521,627.10 $741.53 4.00 378,313.50 89 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $379,059.03 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS $900,686.13 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,327,642.18 Number of Polls -4647 @ $2.00 each $9,294.00 Real Estate Valuation $28,684,615.00 (Tax Rate 1,233,438.45 Personal Valuation 1,974,571.00 Z $43.00 5 84,906.55 Total $30,659,186.00 90 ANNUAL REPORTS Gain on account of fractional divisions of tax rate . TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS AND PROPERTY 3.18 $1,327,642.18 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF THE TAX RATE Betterments and Specia[ Assessments added to Taxes: Committed Amount Interest Tota[ Apportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Water Assessments Apportioned Street Assessments Water Liens added to Taxes $10,270.12 $3,497,16 $13,767.28 6,452.46 2,258.85 8,711.31 5,715.00 2,669.14 8,384.14 635.88 635.88 31,498.61 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1950 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES A5 COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $1,359,140.79 RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Date of Commitment Commitment First Apr. 3, 1950 638 Second Apr. 17, 1950 404 Third May 22, 1950 882 Fourth June 5, 1950 389 Fifth June 12, 1950 649 Sixth Sept. 11, 1950 1066 Seventh Sept. 18, 1950 357 Eighth Dec. 6, 1950 443 Ninth Dec, 8, 1950 596 Tenth Dec. 11, 1950 374 Eleventh Dec, 13, 1950 748 Twelfth Dec. 28, 1950 427 Thirteenth Dec. 30, 1950 70 Fourteenth Jan, 12, 1951 252 Fifteenth Jan. 22, 1951 57 Number Commissioner's Value $420,540 227,520 380,530 206,742 286,700 442,640 183,610 200,910 326,210 193,440 283,885 284,190 000 224,030 77,700 LELAND H. EMERY WILLIAM I. BURNHAM WILLIAM H. SHANAHAN Excise $17,991.14 9,875,46 16,363.94 8,202.16 11,911,35 16,535.84 6,138.96 6,632.28 11,075.09 5,936.87 6,296.04 4,007.50 7,000.00 1,606.24 331.17 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 175th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON FINANCE COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT 91 December 31, 1950. APPROPRIATION $16,000.00 Additional income: Boy Scouts of America (Sale of Hats) $593.00 Town of Concord (Share of transportation and meals for Marine Band) 272.92 Junior Ball 31.40 Mass. Industrial & Development Comm. (Brochures) 500.00 TOTAL Additional income TOTAL APPROPRIATION AND INCOME 17,397.32 EXPENDITURES: Decorations 655.00 Executive Committee 75.00 Fire Prevention 433.46 Floats 100.00 Flood Lighting 491.07 Food 1,096.30 Incidentals 364.44 Invitations, Entertainment, & Transportation of invited Guests 108.90 Music (Meals and local transportation of the U. 5. Marine Band) 700.90 Parades 3,318.16 Publicity and Information 1,631.07 Radio and Public Address 235.00 Revere and Dawes Tableau April 18th 129.00 Revere and Dawes April 19th 223.77 Reviewing and Band Stands 863.30 Sanitation and First Aid 491.84 Sports and Youth Day Programs 139.16 Sunday Evening Program 100.00 1,397.32 92 ANNUAL REPORTS Traffic and Police (includes salaries of 179 ad- ditional police from Boston, Bedford, Arlington, Waltham, and Metropolitan District Commis- sion, and their meals) 3,445.79 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 14,602.16 BALANCE Sept. 25, 1950 $ 2,795.16 The above Balance includes the income earned and received by your com- mittee over and above the appropriation in the amount of $1,397.32. Deducting this amount from the Balance would show a balance in the original appropriation of $1,397.84. Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMMITTEE RAYMOND E. LEWIS, Chairman LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON. 1950 Name Occupation Address Aiken, Robert F.—Milk Control 4 Hudson Street Allen, Robert G.—Engraver 253 Bedford Street Andolino, Gandolfo—Shipper 90 Middle Street Andrews, Henry E.—Musician 61 Bertwell Road Babcock, Carl—District Manager 9 Cary Street Baird, Walter --Physicist 14 Percy Road Ballard, Walter C.—Retired 8 Raymond Street Barnes, George A.—Machinist 9 Chase Avenue Barrett, Charles A.—Ind. Engineer 1299 Mass. Avenue Batstone, Alfred E.—Hoisting Eng. 49 Bartlett Avenue Bayliss, Thomas W.—Dairyman 507 Concord Avenue Bean, James Warren—Mover 26 Parker Street Beatty, Walter S.—Oil Burners 183 Waltham Street Beaudry, Charles S. ---Retired 5 Raymond Street Bell, Alexander—Machinist 29 Normandy Road Bennett, Nelson—Advertising 213 Fallen Road Bergin, Charles K. ---Salesman 47 Kendall Road Bettencourt, Henry L.—Mechanic 2 Taft Avenue Bidwell, John—Market Research 32 Percy Road Blackwell, John T. --City Planner 7 Bennington Road Blaisdell, J. Harper—Engineer 12 Plymouth Road Blodgett, John L.—Boston & Maine 1654 Mass. Avenue Borngesser, Bert V. Jr.—Sales Manager 37 Independence Avenue TOWN OF LEXINGTON Name Occupation Address 93 Boudreau, Arthur J. Accountant 84 Baker Avenue Boyle, Leonard—Chauffeur 3 Curve Street Brock, Arthur J.—Asst. Manager 4 Watertown Street Bryant, Donald E.—Truck Equipment 8 Hudson Street Buckley, Paul A.—Com. Artist 139 Shade Street Burnell, Levi—Merchant Manager 25 Outlook Drive Cann, Robert N.—Salesman 1956 Mass. Avenue Carmody, John F.—Sales Engineer 94 Blossom Street Childs, Frederick R.—Auto Dealer 6 Chandler Street Clancy, Bert—Badger & Co. 99 Waltham Street Cleveland, Harold W. --Mechanic 60 Baker Avenue Clifford, Malcolm—Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Cloud, Robert W.—Res. Asst. 39 Bridge Street Connor, Frank P.—Telephone 7 Carville Avenue Cole, Clarence L. --Mfg. Agent 50 Prospect Hill Road Couette, Win S.—Real Estate 4 Wachusett Circle Crerie, Ernest J.—Ass't. Manager 50 Spring Street Currie, Leonard J.—Architect 16 Moon Hill Road Dacey, John H.—Mason 4 Muzzey Street Daniels, John F.—Tool Maker 84 Bertwell Road DeSonie, Ernest—Purchasing Agent 90 Spring Street Doll, Samuel—Auto Mechanic 151 Shade Street Dolloff, George L.—Contractor .. 41 Watertown Street Eaton, L. Edward—Chemist 51 Bertwell Road Fawcett, Herman E.—Machinist 22 Cary Avenue Gillis, Joseph L.—Cons. Supt. 140 Cedar Street Glidden, James P.—Sales Eng. 38 Outlook Drive Goddard, Dwight S.—Food Distributor 50 Forest Street Godley, Philip 2d.—Engineer 12 Adams Street Gray, Freeman N.—Newspaper 9 Burlington Street Crush, Lincoln C,—Production Mgr. 10 Tower Road Gustafson, Henry V.—Marine Engineer 25 Taft Avenue Hager, Wendell P.—Chemist 6 Hudson Street Haigh, George E.—Gas Station 30 Arcola Street Hansen, Tage—Mechanic 46 Farmcrest Avenue Hanson, Otto B.—Publisher 325 Bedford Street Hathaway, Donald—Vet's Housing 84 Shade Street Hayden, Albert C. ---Engineer 21 Eliot Road Hederstedt, Paul A.—Ins, Broker 15 Percy Road Helbum, Peter ---Gardener 185 Burlington Street Hemstreet, Richard A.—Owner Tr. Bus. 6 Albemarle Avenue Henley, Clarence P.—Carpenter 411 Marrett Road 94 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Occupation Address Herbert, Leroy J.—Chemist 110 Bow Street Hilton, John C. Machinist 70 Baker Avenue Holt, Richard P. Salesman 11 Bennington Road Hood, Norton T.—Storekeeper 41 Reed Street Howell, Wallace G. Meteorologist 35 Moon Hill Road Hubbart, Paul A. Buyer 29 Harding Road Hutt, L. Roy—Office Worker 63 Colony Road Ingersoll, Frederick M.—Distributor 11 Eliot Road Ingraham, Edward—Draftsman 62 Fern Street Jackson, C. Henry—Florist 40 Clark Street James, Raymond W. --Chem. Engineer 66 Blake Road Jellis, Leonard Jr.—N.E. Tel. & Tel. 24 Rindge Avenue Johnston, William P.—Export Mgr. 10 Calvin Street Kelley, Joseph F.—Executive Kyle, Philip—Builder 25 Wachusett Drive 22 Sherburne Road Lane, Edward D.—Salesman 60 Marrett Road Lappen, John A. Sales Manager 57 Forest Street Lamont, John—Insurance 9 Joseph Road Lindsay, Steele—Editor 23 Robbins Road Lohr, Charles I.—insurance 15 Harding Road Lombard, Harold F.—Claim Manager 23 Eliot Road Loring, Seldon M. Advertising 55 Bloomfield Street Lyon, William H.—Real Estate 24 Oakland Street Macauley, Matthew A.—Civil Engineer 490 Waltham Street MacAuley, Clarence H.—Salesman 10 Grassland Street MacDonald, Gordon C. Milkman 1 Payson Street MacGillivray, Lawrence --chemist 33 Charles Street MacLean, Keith L. Electrician 80 Bloomfield Street Maloney, Frederick T.—Engineer 49 Baker Avenue Marshall, John J.—Carpenter 10 Bartlett Avenue Martin, Paul—Compositor 15 Crescent Hill Avenue Mattson, Frank D.—Mech. Engineer 36 Cary Avenue May, Luke C.—Nurseryman 216 Follen Road McAvoy, John F.—Welder 117 Burlington Street McCurdy, Joseph --Public Relations 32 Independence Avenue Meehan, William C.—Painter 182 Waltham Street Meyers, J. Raymond—Prod. Manager 17 Audubon Road Milne, Alexander R.—Plumber 9 Utica Street Newgent, Harvey W.—Contractor 31 Meriam Street Ousback, Paul A. Sales Manager 214 Follen Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON Name Occupation Address 95 Packard, Ernest H.—Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Packard, Robert H.—Elec. Eng. 14 Gleason Road Papan, Merrill Y.—Salesman 9 Hilltop Avenue Peterson, Carl P,—Florist 26 Bow Street Phelan, Thomas J. ---Salesman 6 Aerial Street Pierce, Irving B.—Ret. Army Cap't. 60 Forest Street Pittman, Robert G.—Expeditor 15 Oxford Street Pohl, Arthur—Retail Store 73 Bloomfield Street Powers, John T.—Printer 21 Byron Avenue Proctor, George W.—Bookkeeper 7 Forest Court Ready, Francis H.—Merchant 2246 Mass. Avenue Rich, Edwin A.—Bank Clerk 611 Mass. Avenue Rivinius, Handel V.—Clerk 53 Cary Avenue Royle, Norman -1.—N. E. Power 152 Simonds Road Saunders, Clifton A.—Sa es Mgr. 17 Lexington Avenue Savoye, R. Coman—Tech. Advisor ' 74 Simonds Road Sawdo, Richard M.—Rad o Technician 18 Fair Oaks Drive Schwartz, Herman S.—Editor 19 Highland Avenue Schwartz, William—Salesman 25 Fair Oaks Drive Schaller, Harold E.—Design Engineer 10 Colony Road Scott, Milton J.—Chemist 60 Blake Road Shea, Henry B.—Asst. Div. Head 54 Harding Road Simmons, Frank N.—Retired 14 Normandy Road Simon, Leslie—Buyer 19 Charles Street Sisson, Stanley L.—Dept. Head 30 Grant Street Stevens, Rupert H.—Contractor 10 Dexter Road Stoffregan, Robert F.—Engineer 16 Percy Road Stoney, Joseph H.—Prod. Mgr. 15 Fern Street Stygles, George F.—Painter 65 Oak Street Stuart, Streeter S.—Radio Announcer 11 Crescent Hill Avenue Sullivan, Thomas—Janitor 17 Curve Street Sheldon, George C.—Sales Mgr. 5 Cedarwood Terrace Sheridan, Walter F.—Radio Tech. 20 Muzzey Street Tapply, Horace G.—Editor 20 Outlook Drive . Tarr, Vance S.—Civil Engineer 4 Ledgelawn Avenue Thibeault, George E.—Engineer 16 Bowker Street Tighe, Louis E.—Draftsman 7 Lockwood Avenue Trenholm, John G.—Bank Exec. 2 Eustis Street Tullar, Fred H.—Theatrical Makeup 39 Reed Street Walsh, James J. Jr.—Adv. Manager 1508 Mass. Avenue Wark, D. Craig—Sales Eng. 43 Woodland Street Weir, Joseph S.—Ret. U. 5. N. 23 Coolidge Avenue Wennberg, Carl 0.—Mason 14 Cherry Street Ward, John B.—Executive 90 Follen Road Whipple, 5. Lawrence—News Editor 18 Belfry Terrace 96 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Occupation Address Wiggins, Richard W.—Wholesale Beef 7 Maple Street Willis, Charles M.—Architect 21 Colony Road Wilson, J. Ernest—Credit Manager 29 Pleasant Street Winslow, Ralph T.—R. R. Accountant 43 Locust Avenue Whittemore, Peter B., Jr.—Buyer 307 Bedford Street Woodbury, John L.—Ins. Agent 430 Mass. Avenue Woodward, Wm. C.—Leather 15 Dexter Road REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; The Board of Appeals reports that one hundred and fifteen hearings were held during the year 1950. Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case. Jan. 5 -James B. Catalano To; Make alterations to the existing dairy building and erect a greenhouse at 643 Waltham Street, Lexington, in accordance with the plans submitted and to carry on the retail business of selling plants and flowers grown on the prem- ises, subject to the following conditions: 1) That provision be made on the premises for the parking of automobiles so that it will not be necessary to park cars on the highway; 2) that this permit shall expire January 5, 1953. Granted. Jan. 5—Robert R. Williams To: Erect a single-family dwelling on the existing foundation on Lots 8 and 9 Ward Street, Lexington. Granted. Feb. 10—Danlel Curtin To: Sell and remove the existing pile of loam on Lots numbered 232 and 233 Marrett Road, Lexington, subject to the condition that this permit does not cover the removal of any other loam from property belonging to Mr. Curtin, and also that the loam in question shall be removed within 90 days. Granted. • Feb. 10—Ethel P. Koester To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lots 1 & 2 in Block 6 (8) Glea- son Road, said lots having a combined area of approximately 7,829 square feet and a total frontage on Gleason Road of 88.10 feet. Granted. Feb. 10--J enney Manufacturing Co. To: Erect a Neon sign on the roof of the building at 384 Waltham St., Lexington, consisting of only the letters making up the word "Denney", at a height of 2 feet and length of 14 feet 6 inches, with the condition that the top of the sign shall not project above the top of the roof. Granted. To: To: To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 Mar. 3—Robert W. Custance Erect a 40 x 30 -foot building on the tract of land numbered 68 Bed- ford Street, Lexington, of first class construction, to be used for the storage of equipment, to be located as shown on the plot plan submitted. Granted. Mar. 24—Henry E. Gamester Erect at 23 Spencer Street, Lexington a 22 x 44 -foot cement block building the front of which would consist of a two -car garage, the back half of a stor- age area for the storing of his trucks, building equipment and materials, in accordance with the plot plan and sketches submitted. Granted. Mar. 3—Robert F. Esty Erect single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 69, 70, 71 Hen- derson Road, Lexington, said lots having a total frontage of 90 feet and a combined area of 9990 square feet, in accordance with plot plan submitted, Granted. Mar. 24—Andrew Cupp Erect a Greenhouse approximately 35 x 160 feet, at 171 Woburn Street, Lex- ington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Mar. 24 --Wakefield Ready -Mixed Concrete Co., Inc. Erect a portable steel bin and conveyor for concrete materials at 234 Bedford Street, Lexington. Mr, Randlett, President of the Company stated that the conveyor would be so constructed with steel and canvas covers that only a minimum of dust would escape during the filling of the storage bins and sub- sequent filling of the trucks. He stated that normally 12 to 18 loads of con- crete would leave the premises daily and an average of 12 trucks would be used to bring in sand and gravel, or a total of approximately 30 trips a day. Denied. Mar, 24—Lloyd H. Miller To: Maintain a roadside stand to sell poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables at 973 Concord Turnpike, Lexington, subject to the following conditions: 1) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition; 2) That the size of the stand shall be limited to 10 feet by 12 feet, the size of the structure granted in the permit dated March 25, 1949; 3) that there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; 4) that the total area of signs employed shall not be greater than 20 square feet; 5) that no parking of cars shall be permitted on the Concord Turnpike; 6) that the permit shall expire April 1, 1951. Granted. Apr. 6—Kieran J. Lowry To: Erect a one-story, glass front, cement block store addition between the pres- ent lubritorium and gas station at 286 Lincoln Street, Lexington, in accord- ance with the plans submitted, subject to the following conditions: 1) That the structure shall conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law; 2) that no goods shall be displayed outside the store; 3) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. Granted. Apr. 6—D. E. Barker To: Erect a one -car garage not less than 7 feet from the northwesterly lot line at 447 Concord Avenue, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. 98 To; To: To: To: To: To: To; To: 'To; To: To: ANNUAL REPORTS Apr. 14—Anthony Ca to Ido Use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, for the processing, warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables, subject to the following conditions: 1) that the permission hereby granted shall be for the term of one year from March 10, 1950; 2) that no by-products from the use, nor materials used, shall be stored outside the building; 3) that the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. Apr, 27—Gil Wyner Constr. Co, Erect a temporary tool house on the Concord Turnpike, Lexington at the new Route 128, as shown on plan. Granted. Apr. 27—Gil Wyner Constr. Co, Erect a temporary tool house at the junction of the new Route 128 and the railroad in the proximity of Bedford Street, Lexington, as shown on plan. Granted. Apr, 27—Gif Wyner Constr. Co, Erect a temporary office, two tool houses and a garage at Wood Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, as shown on plans, subject to the condi- tion that the buildings on private property shall be removed and the premises left in a condition satisfactory to the owner. Granted. Apr. 27—Gil Wyner Constr. Co. Erect a temporary tool house on Marrett Road, Lexington and the new Route 128, as shown on plan. Granted. Apr. 27—Gil Wyner Constr. Co. Erect a temporary tool house on Lincoln Street, Lexington, at the new Route 128, as shown on plan. Granted. Apr. 6—Charles S. Purinton Erect a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 18 and 19 in Block 5 Harding Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr. 14—Burpee B. Coffill Erect a single -car cinder block garage at 3 Forest Street, Lexington, in accord- ance with plot plan submitted, subject to the condition that the construction of the garage shall conform to the Lexington Building By-law. Granted, Apr. 6—Charles O. Rolando Build a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 72, 73 and 74 in Block 10 Henderson Road, Lexington, in accordance with plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. Apr. 14—E. A. Sawyer, Jr. Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lots 34 and 35 Simonds Road in Block 24, Lexington, said lots having a total frontage of 60 feet and a combined area of 6,300 square feet. Denied. Apr. 14—Robert E. McDonough Construct a single-family dwelling with attached garage on Lots 13 and 14 in Block 23 Dexter Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. To; To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To; TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 Apr. 14—Alexander B. Murphy Erect, on Lot 107 Oakland Avenue, Lexington, a single-family dwelling and garage in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr. 27—Jane H. Cuzner Establish and maintain a nursery school and kindergarten at 173 Marrett Road, Lexington, subject to the following conditions: That permission shall expire June 1951; that there shall be no parking of cars on the highway in connection with the operation of the school; that proper supervision of the children shall be maintained at all times, both in the inside and the outside play areas. Granted. Apr, 27—Jacob Bterenbroodspot Erect a two -car garage two feet from the side lot line at 254 Bedford Street, Lexington, in accordance with the plot pian submitted. Granted. Apr. 27—Carmelo Rinaldo Level to the approx. grade of Marrett Road a portion of the land owned by the petitioner on Marrett Road, Lexington, and situated westerly of and within approx. 800 feet cf the location of the new Route 128 and to sell the ex- cavated material only in connection with the construction of Route 128, sub- ject to the following conditions: That the regrading, respreading of the top soil and the seeding of the area shall be done in a manner satisfactory to the Town Engineer of Lexington, and that to assure the faithful performance of such work Carmelo Rinaldo shall provide a bond in favor of the Town of Lex- ington in an amount and on terms satisfactory to the Town Engineer. Granted. Apr. 27—Paul B. West Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 18, 19 and 20, corner of Simonds and Gleason Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr. 27—Doris P. Miller Erect a foundation on Lots 26, 27, 28 and 29, Block 22 Dexter Road, Lex- ington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. May 12—Henry J. Tremblay Erect a single-family dwelling and attached garage on Lots 39, 40 and 41 at the corner of Harding and Simonds Roads in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. May 12—N. Haroian Erect a sign 6 feet by 3 feet, 6 feet above the ground, at 353 Concord Ave- nue, Lexington, subject to the following condition; That the sign shall be located not nearer than 10 feet from the street line. Granted. May 12 ---John G. Brackett Erect a single -car garage 2 feet from the northwest lot line on the premises at #8 Glen Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. May 12—William T. Welsh Erect a so-called Willis type house on Lots 22, 23, 24 and one half of Lot 25, Block 10, Preston Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted, with the exception that the side yards shall not be less than 15 feet. Also subject to 100 ANNUAL REPORTS the following conditions: 1) That 4 x 8 wooden posts shall be used in place of 3" tally columns; 2) That corner posts be installed in each corner; 3) That no native pine shall be used for supporting structures; 4) That if an electric hot water system is installed, it shall be located above a supporting partition; 5) That all rafters shall be one piece and riot spliced. Granted. May 12—C. Henry Jackson To: Convert the single-family dwelling at 28 Forest Street, Lexington into a two- family dwelling in accordance with the plans submitted, except that the new stairway from the second floor shall be placed at the rear of the building and that only one single entrance door shall be used in the front of the building, and further subject to the condition that the changes shall conform with the requirements of the Building By-law of the Town of Lexington. Granted. May 12—Recreation Committee To: Erect an accessory building at the Lexington Center Playground in accordance with the plans submitted. Granted. May 12—Massachusetts Institute of Technology To: Erect one steel -frame and sheet -metal, and one wood -frame warehouse at 238 Wood Street in accordance with the drawings and plot plan submitted. Granted. May 18—Harry R. Bryn To: Divide the parcel of land lying between Fletcher Avenue and Hayes Lane, Lexington and bounded northeasterly by land of Jefferson Union Company and southwesterly by land of John L. Murray and Louise Sexton, north- westerly by Fletcher Avenue and southeasterly by Hayes Lane, into four lots and to erect thereon four Cape Cod style houses, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. May 18—F. Scott Carpenter To: Erect a single-family dwelling, with garage under, an Lots 7, 8 and 9 in Block 25, Simonds Road, Lexington, the combined lots having insufficient frontage and area. Dwelling to be set back at least 20 feet from Simonds Road, with side yards of 23 feet. Granted. May 18—John M. Wathen To: Erect a single-family dwelling with garage underneath on Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 9, Preston Road, Lexington, which will not have the required frontage. Granted. May 18—Mary E. Perry, M. D. To: Maintain an office for the practice of medicine at 1963 Massachusetts Ave- nue, Lexington; subject to the condition that she should have listed office hours; that during the week days she should have the same hours as other doctors in the town; and no hours on Sundays except for emergency cases. Granted. May 18 --Durrell B. Mattinson To: Enlarge the existing porch on the building at 812-814 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Plot plan submitted showed that the existing porch was being en- larged to become 10 feet wide instead of 5 feet wide and that the portion of the proposed addition nearest to Massachusetts Avenue would be in line with the existing porch and 3 feet from the lot line and 20 feet from Mass. Ave- nue. Granted TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 May 25—Clara K. Stanley To: Maintain a boarding house for aged persons at 20 Parker Street, Lexington, subject to the following conditions: That not over 7 persons would be ac- commodated at any one time; that any recommendations made by the State Building Inspector would be complied with, and that this permit shall continue only so long as Mrs. Clara K, Stanley owns and operates this boarding house for aged persons at 20 Parker Street, Lexington; and that there will be no structural changes made. Granted. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Construct a single-family dwelling an Lots 16 and 17 in Block 5, Harding Road, Lexington, said Tots having a total frontage of 60 ft. and a total area of 6,562 square feet. House to be Cape Cod style, 5 rooms, 28' x 22' with side yard of 24' 6" on the northwest and a side yard of 7' 6" on the south- east side. Granted. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 in Block 3, and a single-family dwelling on Lots 6, 7 and a portion of 8 in Block 3 Harding Road, Lexington, lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 having a frontage on Williams Road of approximately 105 feet, a total frontage on Harding Road of approximately 85 feet and a total area of 10,613 square feet. Lots 6, 7 and the remaining portion of 8 having a total frontage on Harding Road of 60 ft. and a total area of 9,475 square feet in accordance with plot plan sub- mitted, as revised. House erected on lots 10, 9 and a portion of 8 to be set back 26 feet from Harding Road, and the house erected on lots 6, 7 and a portion of 8 to be set back 20 feet from Harding Road. Granted. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 27, 26 and a portion of Lot 25 in Block 2 Harding Road, Lexington, and to construct a single-family dwelling on Lot 25 in Block 2 Harding Road. Lots 27, 26 and a portion of lot 25 having a total frontage of 75 feet and a total area of 9,306 sq. ft., and Lots 23, 24 and the remaining portion of Lot 25 having a total frontage of 74 feet and a total area of 9,344 sq. ft., in accordance with plot plan submitted. These houses would be of so -tailed Cape Cod type, 32' x 24' with side yards of 10 feet on the southeasterly side and 33 feet on the northwesterly side, setting back from Harding Road 20 feet. Granted. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 18, 19 and 20 in Block 2 Harding Road, said lots having a frontage of approximately 105 feet on Williams Road, a total frontage on Harding Road of 90 feet and a total area of 11,214 square feet, in accordance with revised plot plan submitted, showing the house to be 40' x 30'. Granted. May 25—Nicholas DeBonis To: Construct a single-family dwelling on Lots 20 and 21 in Block 5 Harding Road, Lexington, said lots having a frontage of 60 feet and an area of 6,738 square feet, the house to be a Cape Cod type, 28' x 22' with side yards of 7' 5" on the southeasterly side and 24' 5" on the northwesterly side, in ac- cordance with revised plot plan submitted. Granted. 102 ANNUAL REPORTS June 2—Edwin 0. Wheeler To: Erect a single-family dwelling 10 feet from the rear lot line on Lot #13 Moon Hill Road, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 2—Anna & John Valihura To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #90 located at the corner of Valleyfield Street and Grassland Street, Lexington, which would have a side yard of 7' 6" on the westerly side, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. June 2—Richard 5. Morehouse To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #16A Moon Hill Road, Lexington, the frontage of such lot being approximately 61 ft. on the cul-de-sac at the end of Moon Hill Road, the total area of the lot being 35,450 square feet. Piot plan submitted showed that the dwelling would be set back approximately 100 feet from Moon Hill Road and 24 feet from the southerly side line. Granted. June 2—Warren A. Hawkins To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot #C.i Patricia Terrace, Lex- ington, and a single-family dwelling and garage' on Lot C.2 Patricia Terrace, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted subject to the condition that the two residences would be set back not less than 20 feet from Patricia Terrace with side yards of not less than 15 feet, and that when Patricia Ter- race is widened each house shall be set not less than 20 feet from the new tine of the right of way. June 2—August Schumacher To: Level to grade of surrounding [and a portion of his property consisting of 32 acres located approximately 500 feet to the southwest of Wood Street on the Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford town line. The property to be removed consisted of a knoll approximately 200 ft. wide, 1200 ft. in length and varying in height from 20 to 30 ft., adjacent to the pit owned by H. Neville. The Gil Wyner Construction Co. would remove the area in question, to be used in the con- struction of Route #128 and that they would post a bond for faithful per- formance of the removal of the soil, Granted, subject to the following condi- tions: 1) The topsoil shall be removed, piled and respread over the entire area. 2) Petitioner shall post a bond running to the Town of Lexington for faithful performance in an amount and under conditions satisfactory to the Town Engineer of Lexington. June 9—George R. Freeman, Sr. To: Subdivide premises at *108 and #110 Woburn Street, Lexington to provide a frontage on Woburn Street of 119.4 ft. with an area of approximately 7,600 square feet and a side yard of approximately 9 ft. far the existing house #108; and to provide a frontage on Woburn Street of 120 ft., with an area of approximately 3,000 sq. ft., and a side yard of 9 ft. for the exist- ing house #110, in accordance with plan submitted showing the subdivision of the lot dated May 17, 1950 drawn by Albert A. Miller and Wilbur C. Nylander. Granted. June 9—Nellie K. Viano (Lessee: Socony Vacuum Oil Co.) To: Erect an addition to the present Service Station office building at 27 Mas- sachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Granted subject to the following conditions: 1) That the new construction shall conform to the requirements of the Lex- ington Building By-law, except that the parapet above the present building TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 may be constructed as shown on the plans. 2) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition. 31 That no changes shall be made in the location of existing pumps and flood lighting. June 15—Fuelite Natural Gas Corporation To: Erect an addition 40 x 60 ft, to the present building located at 315 Marrett Road, Lexington in accordance with plot plan and plans submitted. Granted subject to the following conditions: That no cylinders shall be stored within the building and that no appliances or materials shall be stored in front of the building. June 29—Mary & Thomas Walsh To: Operate a Nursing Home at the existing house on the Wheeler Estate, Lowell Street, Lexington. Granted subject to the condition that the rules and. regulations of the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety and the Massachu- setts Dept. of Public Health shall be observed in every respect. June 29—Board of Selectmen (Information Booth) To: Continue the use and location of the. present Information Booth building at the corner of Meriarn Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Mr. Lee Tarbox stated that the building had been erected by the Chamber of Com- merce, with the permission of the Board of Selectmen, and that it would be open daily from 10.00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. to provide information to visitors. Granted subject to the condition that if the Chamber of Commerce abandons the use of this building it shall forthwith be removed by them and the prem- ises left in a condition satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen. July 13—Loreto Visco To: Continue the operation of the existing Golf Driving Range located on a portion of the land formerly owned by the estate of Howard W. Munroe on Lowell Street, Lexington, adjacent to Countryside, Inc. The permit to extend for a period of one year to date. Granted. July 13—Carmelo Galvagno To: Subdivide the property numbered 64, 66 and 68 Woburn Street, Lexington, according to plans submitted. Plans submitted dated January 9, 1948 by Miller & Nylander, showed a subdivision as follows: For street numbers 64 and 66 Woburn Street a frontage of 69.05 feet on Woburn Street and a total area of approximately 9,570 square feet. For street number 68 on Woburn Street a frontage of 61.45 feet and a total area of approximately 9,190 square feet. The house on #64-66 Woburn Street is a 2 -family house and the house on #68 Woburn Street is a one -family dwelling. Granted. July 13—Mabel J. Verity To: Erect a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot # 102-103B Cary Avenue, Lexington, said lot having a frontage of 75 feet and a total area of approxi- mately 30,000 square feet. Granted, July 13—August Schumacher To: Level a knoll to grade of surrounding land located within the area of peti- tioner's farm, which consists of approximately 45 acres. This knoll is located approximately 2,000 feet southwest of his home at 148 Wood Street. The area to be excavated is 500 ft. by 700 ft. The top soil is to be removed and piled, later to be respread on area removed within a reasonable time. Material 104 ANNUAL REPORTS removed is to be used in the construction of Route 128. The petitioner is to give a bond for _the_faithful performance of this work, in an amount satis- factory to the Town Engineer of Lexington. July 13 ---Harris Goodwin To: Sell excess loam from lot at 82 Grant Street, Lexington. Petitioner will ex- cavate approximately 700 yards of loam from this land, selling approximately 500 yards and keeping approximately 200/300 yards for his personal use. Excavated spot to be filled in with gravel and loam to be spread over it to a depth of not less than 6 inches. Granted. July 20—Howard H. Bezanson To: Complete construction of the dwelling now under construction at 19 Hill Street, Lexington. Petitioner stated that an error was made at the time that the house was located on the tot, so that the rear corner of the house nearest the side line is 14' 71/2" from the line instead of the 15 feet required by the Zoning law. Granted. July 20—Walter F. Lammers To: Enlarge and enclose side porch on house located at #1 8 Lockwood Road, Lexington, which addition would bring the side of the new porch to within 13 feet of Byron Avenue. In accordance with plans submitted. Granted. July 27—John & Florence Mancuso To: Use the barn located at 87 Cary Avenue, Lexington as a poultry house for the purpose of raising and marketing poultry and poultry products, said prem- ises consisting of 7 acres of land more or less. Denied. July 27—Della Allen To: Erect a so-called "Gunnison Home" - model "J" Size 2 on Lot #34 Lowell Street, Lexington, the construction of which does not conform to the require- ments of the Lexington Building By-law. Denied. July 27—James T. Frangolis To: Erect a so-called "Gunnison Home" - Model "J" Size 3A on Lot #33 on Lowell Street, Lexington, the construction of which does not conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law. Denied. July 27—Agnes F. Chase To: Add one room to the existing residence at 60 Bertwell Road, Lexington on Lots #38, 39, 40 and half of 41. The room would be added at the rear of the existing residence and the corner of the proposed addition would be 14' 6" from the northerly lot line, in accordance with the plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. To: To: August 10—Henning W. Swenson Sell fill from land located at 210 Marrett Road, Lexington said fill to be used in the construction of Route #128. Denied. August 10—E. J, Diosy Subdivide Lot # 145 Outlook Drive for the purpose of erecting a single-family dwelling on Lot #144 and half of Lot #145, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 August 10—James A. Graziano Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 329 and #330, Paul Revere Road, Lexington, which would not have the necessary set back from Harbell Street in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted, August 17—C. Irving Lohr Enlarge present single -car garage attached to the existing house into a two - car garage, on Lots 5 and 6, Block 6A Harding Road, Lexington, in accord- ance with plot plan submitted. Granted. August 17 --Myles I. Beers Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #166 Calvin Street, Lexington, which will not have the side yard required under the Lexington Zoning By-law, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. August 17—James A, Mackay Erect a garage on Lot #5, 14 Somerset. Road, Lexington, which will not com- ply with the Lexinron Zoning By-law, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. August 17—Harold M. White Erect a single-family dwelling, with garage under, on Lots #28 and 29 in Block 25, Nichols Road, Lexington, in accordance with plot plan submitted, Granted. August 17—Edna K. Devanna Erect a foundation and garage for a single-family dwelling on Lots #27, 28, 29 and part of 26 in Block 15 Williams Road, Lexington, in accordance with dimensions shown on plot plan. Granted. August 17—Francis E. Burke (Estate of Margaret A. McCann) Subdivide lot in accordance with the will of Margaret A. McCann, being prem- ises numbered 8 and 10 Cottage Street, Lexington, in accordance with survey submitted dated March 17, 1950 by Miller & Nylander, Civil Engineers, Lex- ington. Granted. Sept. 14—Daniel Curtin Use the entire building at 442 Marrett Road, Lexington for business. Peti- tioner stated that a portion of this building had been used for business pur- poses since 1924 and he now wished to use the entire building for the retail sale of toys. No rilterations would be made to the building at this time and there would be no manufacturing on the premises. Granted. Sept. 14—Donald B. Lindsay Erect a single -car garage on Lot C 47 Wood Street, Lexington which would be located 10 feet from the southerly lot line, according to plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. Sept. 14—W. E. Cole Erect a garage on Lot #15, 6 Sherman Street, Lexington, the corner nearest Sherman Street being 16'/2 feet, as shown on plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 14—Doris A. MacNeil Sub -divide Lot #216 Shade Street, Lexington, the purpose being to add half of Lot 216 to Lot 215 making a new lot with a frontage of 75 feet on Shade Street. Granted, 106 ANNUAL REPORTS Sept. 14—Arthur Cameron Weiss To: Sub -divide Lot #216 Shade Street, Lexington and to combine it with Lot #217, so that the new lot will have a frontage on Shade Street of 75 feet. Granted. Sept. 14—Thomas F. Cavanaugh To: Sub -divide #149 Grant Street, Lexington into two lots, providing a frontage of 87.9 feet for the existing dwelling and leaving a frontage of 100 feet for the new lot, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 21—Walter Elander To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #5, Briggs Road, Lexington, with a side yard of i 3.3 feet from the easterly lot line. Granted. Sept, 21—Florence Mancuso To: Subdivide Lot #222 into three divisions, in accordance with plan submitted, said lot being located on Cary Avenue, Lexington. Denied. Sept. 21—F, 8. Hubley To: Store furniture in barn located on Lot #222 Cary Avenue, Lexington. Denied. Sept. 21—Donald K. Irwin To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #5, Lowell Street, Lexington which would not have the required frontage. Granted. Sept. 21—Ralph S. Carvill To: Combine half of Lot #30, Lots #31 & 32, Block 20, Bertwell Road to make a building lot with a frontage of 75 feet and an area of approximately 7,500. Denied. Sept, 21—James A. Graziano To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lots 340-341, 50 Paul Revere Road, Lex- ington which will be set back 14 feet from Asbury Street. Granted. Sept. 28—Gladys C. Nordling To: Erect a single -car garage, sectional type, at #7 Revere Street, Lexington, said garage to come within 11' 6" of the lot line, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 28—Lexington Construction Co. To: Erect a sign 7' x 8' for directional purposes at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road on the property of the Town of Lexington or the property of the Boston Edison Company, whichever is the owner of the pro. posed location. Denied. Sept. 28—Lexington Construction Co. To: Erecta sign 7' x 8' for advertising purposes, on the north side of Wood Street, on the property of the Lexington Construction Co., inc. Denied. Sept. 28—Robert M. Coquillette To: Make an addition 10' 6" x 17' 21/4" to existing house at 53 Forest Street, Lexington, which addition would come to within 10' 5" of the lot line. Denied. Oct. 5—Ernest DeVincent To: Continue the operation of roadside stand at the corner of Pleasant Street and Concord Turnpike for a period of one year to date. Granted under the follow- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 107 ing conditions: That this stand always be kept in a neat and orderly condition; for the sale of only the products of the land of the owner that is within the Town, Oct. 5—Stewart C. Langille To: Construct a three-foot extension on the rear of present garage at 38 Bow Street, Lexington, which would not have the required side yard, as per plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 5—Albert F. Douglass To: Use the building located at the rear of #5 Muzzey Street for the purpose of preparing fluids for hospital uses and other uses, for a period of one year to date, with the Gond tion that the premises would be always kept in a neat and orderly condition and that there would be no noise or obnoxious odors. Granted. Oct. 5—Wilda M. Ward To: Operate a Nursery Group of 10 children at #233 East Street, Lexington, for a period of one year to date. Granted provided that the premises are kept in a neat and orde•ly condition at all times, and provided that the petitioner erects an enclosed play -yard for the children; with a further condition that the heating unit be enclosed by fire resistant construction and entirely sepa- rated from the area to be used for this Nursery Group. Oct. 5—Johnstone Fitzgerald To: Erect a 2 -car garage at #210 Grove Street, Lexington, for the purpose of storing the lumber and materials for building his house, which he hoped to construct in 1951, Denied. Oct. 19—Ethel M. Koester To: Maintain and operate a Kindergarten on the premises at 16 Gleason Road, Lexington, from 9 - 12 in the morning; 5 days a week. Granted subject to the following conditions: That the premises be kept in a neat and orderly condition; that the children be properly supervised at al[ times and that there shall be no signs advertising the school. Oct. 19—Frank A. Napoli To: Operate existing roadside stand situated on Marrett Road, Lexington until June 1 st, 1951 for the sale of farm and poultry products raised on the peti- tioner's farm situated on Marrett Road and Middle Street, Lexington. Granted. Oct. 19—William T. Hardy To: Erect a 2 -car Showroom to the existing garage an the premises situated at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue, Lexington, in accordance with the plot plan subm tted. Granted. Oct. 26—Dorothy S. Kozman To: Operate a Day School for six children between the ages of 3 and 6 in her own home at 40 Normandy Road, Lexington. Petitioner would take the children of working mothers between the hours of 8:00 in the morning and 5:00 in the afternoon, 5 days a week and that she would have an assistant. Granted subject to the following conditions: That the children shall be supervised at all times; that the Permit shall expire November 1, 1951; that any necessary permits from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be obtained, 108 Oct. 26 --Chester W. and Ada H. Johnson To: Erect a single-family dwelling on a parcel of land off Bedford Street, Lexing- ton, shown as Lot D on a plan by J. C. Lichenberg dated October 3, 1950. Granted, Oct. 26—Anthony R. Cataldo To: Build an addition 16' x 24' at the rear of the present refrigeration room at #703 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Granted. Oct. 26—Roger A. Petrie To: Erect a single -car garage at #2 Grove Street, Lexington in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Nov, 16—Camillo Apollonio To: Erect 2 Greenhouses; one on Lot #46 and one on Lot #47 Kendall Road, Lexington, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Nov. 16—Albert E. Gilman To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #41 Wilson Road, Lexington, using the so-called box frame construction. Granted, with the condition that in all other respects the construction would conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law. Nov, 16—Paul Alibrandi To: Erect a single-family dwelling, using the so-called box frame construction, on Lot C.1, 565 Lowell Street, Lexington, according to plans submitted. Granted subject to the condition that in all other respects the building will conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By -taw. Nov. 16—Russell D. Hulbert To: Erect a single-family dwelling, using the box frame construction, on Lot #10 Burlington Street, Lexington. Granted subject to the condition that in all other respects the construction would conform to the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law. Nov. 16—William T. Gill To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot # 110-G Fair Oaks Terrace, the frontage of which would not comply with the Lexington Zoning By-law, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. ANNUAL REPORTS Nov. 30—James W. Coveney To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #60 Revolutionary Road, Lexington, using the so-called box frame construction, which would be standard con- struction of the Northern Homes, Inc., of Glens Falls, New York. Granted subject to the condition that in all other respects the construction would meet the requirements of the Lexington Building By-law. Nov, 30—Dr. L. H. Andreson To: Erect a 2 -car garage on Lot #67 Buckman Drive, Lexington which would not have a 15 foot set back from the side line, in accordance with plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. Nov. 30—Louise Lardy To: Operate a Nursery School in her own home at #28 Hudson Road, Lexington for six children, between the ages of 3 and 5. The school would be operated from 9 to 12 noon, five days a week. Granted subject to the following con- ditions: 1) That the children would be properly supervised at all times. 27 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 That this permit shall expire on July 1, 1952. 3) That any permits necessary shall be secured from the proper department of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts. 4) That any play area shall be enclosed. December 15—Warren Carver To: Erect a single-family dwelling on Lot #3 North Street, Lexington, in accord- ance with plot plan submitted, which will not have the side yard required by the Lexington Zoning By-law. Granted. The Board is deeply grateful to Mr. George Emery, Mr. Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Mr. Henry J. Duffy and Mr. Elmer C. Houdlette, associate members of the Board of Appeals, for their valuable assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, ERROL H. LOCKE, Chairman LESTER T. REDMAN THOMAS G. LYNAH WALTER C. BALLARD AIDEN L. RIPLEY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Trustees herewith submit their report of the Cary Memorial Library for the year 1950. For a more detailed report of the operation of the library and the state of its finances the Trustees refer the citizens of Lexington to the reports of the Librarian and Treasurer. The new stackroom and children's library which were completed in December of 1949 have now been in use for a year. As indicated in the report of the Trustees for 1949, the Board has been giving serious consideration to the problem of strengthening certain categories of the book collection. A start was made this year. An increase in the book budget was voted at the Annual Town Meeting and this increase was allocated to the purchase of additional titles for the juvenile collection, In spite of the ever increasing competition of television there was an increase of over 16% in the number of children's books circulated. The Trustees are pleased to report that the experience of the past year has proven that the new Young People's Reading and Reference Room has successfully removed most of the disturbing factors from the main reading room. At some periods of the day however the seating capacity has been inadequate and the stu- dents have been obliged to use the main reading room. In view of the fact that the East Lexington Branch Library is located at one of the approaches to our Town, the Trustees voted to improve the grounds around this building. A landscape architect was consulted. The lawn has been regraded 1 1 0 ANNUAL REPORTS and shrubs have been planted. Since these grounds are surrounded on three sides by school property it was the opinion of the Trustees that care of the grounds, be- tween Mass. Ave. and the Adams School, could be accomplished under one auth- ority and they therefore have turned this care over to the Supt, of Parks. The only major improvement made to library buildings was the painting of the outside of the main library and the furnishing of the staff room. The project of micro -filming back numbers of the Lexington Minute Man, the local paper, is well on the way. To date the filming of all editions published dur- ing the years 1872 - I900 has been completed, as well as those published during the years 1948 and 1949. The Trustees at present are giving considerable thought to a much more ex- tensive public relations program than has been carried on in the past as we feet that the citizens of Lexington should be more fully informed of the facilities of our libraries. The Trustees regretted having to accept the resignation of Mr. H. Webster Thomas, who had served six years as their Chairman, Mr. Thomas was an untiring, loyal worker and always had the best interests of the library at heart. Under his leadership and guidance much was accomplished which greatly improved the ser- vices which the library has to offer the townspeople. During Mr. Thomas's fast year as Chairman of the Board of Trustees the complete remodelling of the main stackroom was started and finished. Staff changes during 1950 included the resignation of our cataloguer, Miss Marjorie Newton, and the appointment of Miss Shirley Dunn as senior assistant. Mr. Geo. W. Slade, newly elected member of the School Committee, was wel- comed to membership on the Board of Trustees. The Trustees greatly appreciate the cooperation rendered them during the year by the Librarian and his staff in helping to solve various problems. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK M. GAY, Chairman For the Board of Trustees Cary Memorial Library TOWN QF LEXINGTON 111 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1950 Samuel J. Bridge, a descendant of Lexington, made a gift to the Town of Lexington in 1880 of $2,000. with the proviso that two-thirds of the income should be added to the principal each year until the fund should amount to $4,000. when the entire income should be available for assisting the indigent poor of the Town. Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $ 4,101,48 Added December 1950 10,000.00 $14,101.48 Principal as of 12 - 31 - 50 $14,101.48 $ 1,000. U. S. Treasury 2%8's-1960/55 939.43 1,000. U. S. Treasury 21/2's -Series G 1,000.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 2,500. U. S. Savings Bonds -Series G 2,500.00 10,000. U. 5. Bonds --Series G 10,000.00 $14,726.48 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $640.05 Income Receipts --Bridge Charitable Fund 123,65 Income Receipts -Gerry Fund 42.54 Less Disbursements $806.24 5.45 $800.79 ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $2,274.20 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $ 680.26 Deposit -Lexington Trust Co. 500.00 $ 100. U. S. Treasury 27/a`s-1960155 93.94 1,000. U. S. Treasury 21/2 96 -Series G $1,000.00 income: Income Receipts Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund Respectfully submitted, HOWARD 5. 0. NICHOLS CLARENCE S. WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAH $2,274.20 $42.54 42.54 None 112 ANNUAL REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1950 BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND At the Town Meeting June 25, 1925, it was voted: That the sum of $500. received by the Town under the will of the late Orin W. Fiske be appropriated and set apart as a perpetual trust fund, to be known as the "Battle Green Trust Fund," Principal $500.00 Deposit Cambridge Savings Bank $500.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 263.04 Income Receipts 20.38 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $283.42 ELEANOR S. BEALS CHARITABLE FUND Eleanor 5. Adams, born in Lexington in 1825. Under her will a legacy of $2,000. was given to the Town, the income to be used for worthy indigent aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born. Principal $2,000.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $2,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 634.23 Income Receipts 52.91 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $687.14 HALLIE C. BLAKE PRIZE FUND $1,000. was endowed in 1920, the income to be expended annually in two cash prizes to the two seniors (a boy and a girl) in each successive graduating class of the Lexington High School who by example and influence have shown highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and good will of the student body. Principal $1,000.00 $1,000. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 5's-1995 $1,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $54.17 Interest on Bond 40.00 $94.17 Less disbursements for cash prizes 50.00 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $44.17 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 113 CEMETERY TRUST FUND Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $37,935.00 Received from the Town of Lexington 350.00 Principal as of 12 - 31 - 50 $38,285.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $29,285.00 Deposit -Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 Income Receipts Less disbursements to Town of Lexington $38,285.00 780.04 767.76 $1.547.80 500.00 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $1,047.80 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Principal $1,100.00 Deposit ---Lexington Savings Bank $1,100.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $263.52 income Receipts 30.88 $294.40 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 50.00 $244.40 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $5,000.00 was bequeathed to the Town of Lexington in 1938, the same to be held in trust and the income expended by the Lexington Field and Garden Club 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 places in Lexington. Principal $5,000.00 $1,000.00 U.S. Treasury 23/4 96's-1960/55 $1,000.00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Cooperative Bank 2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds -Series G 2,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 Income Receipts $5,000.00 $518.23 119.29 $637.52 Less disbursement to .1. J. Garrity 25.00 $612.52 114 ANNUAL REPORTS CHARLES E. FRENCH LEGACY Charles E. French, a citizen of Boston but a lover of Lexington. Under his will $4,000.00 was left to the Town, the income of $2,000.00 to be devoted to the care of the Colonial Cemetery; and the income of $2,000.00 for three medals in each of the public high and grammar schools for the best scholarship in the graduation classes. Principal $4,612.91 1). S. War Bonds -Series G $4,000.00 Deposit -Lexington Trust Co. 27.65 Deposit -North Avenue Savings Bank 585.26 $4,612.91 Income -Schools: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $127.73 Income Receipts 65.47 'Less disbursements for medals Balance 12 - 31 - 50 Income -Cemetery: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 Income Receipts Less disbursement to Town of Lexington $193.20 54.65 $138.55 $187.36 53.56 $240.92 50.00 $190.92 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY Jonas Gammell, born in Lexington, October 20, 1820. A clause in his will wave to Lexington $500.00, the income to be expended for Delicacies and luxuries for the inmates of the almshouse. By decree of the Probate Court, April 23, 1929, power was given to expend income for the town poor wherever Located. Principal $500.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $117.12 Income Receipts 12.39 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $129.51 HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500.00 was left to the Town, the income to be used for the benefit of the poor of the Town: Principal $500.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 115 Income; Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $264.63 Income Receipts 15.35 Balance 12 - 31 - 50—Lexington Savings Bank .. $279.98 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72, by a vote of the town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available tor the care of the fountain and the grounds around it Principal $862.72 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $862.72 Income: Balance 1 - I - 50 343.75 Income Receipts 24.22 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $367.97 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A fund created and added to by certain graduating classes of the High School for the purpose of rendering financial assistance for educational purposes to worthy graduates who are recommended by the School Committee. Principal as of 1 - 1 - 50 $286.09 Income on Principal Deposit Fund 2.03 Principal as of 12 - 31 - 50 $288.12 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $103.12 Student Loans 185.00 $288.12, EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND $520.30 10.45 Principal Income on Principal Deposit $530.75 Paid to Town of Lexington 30.75 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $500.00 GEORGE 0. SMITH LEGACY George 0. Smith, born in Lexington, January 2, 1832, Under his will a legacy of $2,500.00 was given to Lexington, the income to be expended by the Field and Garden Club. Principal $2,452.50 Deposit ---Lexington Savings Bank $ 573.65 U. S. Treasury 2/'s--1960/55 1,878.85 $2,452.50 116 ANNUAL REPORTS income: Income Receipts Less payments to Lexington Field and Garden Club $40.22 40.22 None GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy E. Taylor's will: Whereas my father, George W. Taylor, late of Lexington, deceased some years ago presented to the Town of Lexington a flag pole, which now stands on Lexington Common, if such provision has not already been made, I then give, de- vise and bequeath to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in trust neverthe- less, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, this fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Flag Fund," the income to be used for the care, preservation and replace- ment of said flag pole, or for the purchase of new flags; any balance of income from said fund to be used for the care of Lexington Common. Principal $2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G $2,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $ 415.00 Income Receipts 58.71 $ 473.71 GEORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, Miss Amy E. Taylor's will: if I shall not have made such provision in my lifetime, I give, devise, and be- queath to the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said fund to be known as the "George W. Taylor Tree Fund," in trust, nevertheless, the income of which is to be expended for the care, purchase, or preservation of trees for the adornment of said Town. Principal $2,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G $2,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $ 425.85 Income Receipts 58.92 $ 484.77 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By deed of gift from Miss Ellen M. Tower dated September 17, 1926, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000. was placed in trust, the income thereof to be applied in each and every year for the Care, maintenance, and improvement of the William Augustus Tower Memorial Park. Principal $10,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G $ 8,000.00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,000.00 $10,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Income: Income Receipts Less payments to Town of Lexington Balance 12-31 -50 WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $37,969.16 Received from Town of Lexington 4,109.47 117 $240.00 240.00 None Principal as of 12 - 31 - 50 $42,078.63 U. S. War Bonds, Series G $38.500.00 Deposit -Lexington Trust Co. 3,578.63 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 Income Receipts Less disbursement to Town of Lexington Balance 12-31 -50 $42,078.63 $ 1,796.72 959.90 $ 2,756.62 1,500.00 $ 1,256.62 EMMA I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND At a meeting held Jufy 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500. under the wi[I of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equip- ment of Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School. Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $211.87 Income on Principal Deposit 4.24 $216.1 1 Less payment 79.50 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $136.61 EMMA I. FI5KE FLOWER FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1939, it was voted that the town accept a gift in the amount of $300. under the will of Emma I. Fiske to be invested and the in- come used to place three bouquets of flowers around the monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. Principal $300.00 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $300.00 118 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 Income Receipts $ 3.54 6.00 $ 9.54 Less Disbursements 6.00 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $ 3.54 LOUISE E, WILKINS FLOWER FUND In 1941, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a Flower Fund for Lot 24, Range D., Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the in- come to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Me- morial Day. Principal 1 - 1 - 50 $75.76 Income Receipts 1.50 Less disbursements $77.26 1.50 Principal as of 12 - 31 - 50 $75.76 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $75.76 LEROY 5. BROWN FUND At a Town Meeting April 7, 1941, it was voted, "That the Town accept a gift of $5,000.00 under the will of Leroy S. Brown, the income to be used to help defray the expenses of the 19th of April celebration." Principal $5,000.00 U. 5. War Bonds, Series G $5,000.00 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $ 316.61 Plus June 1949 interest not credited in 1949 1 .50 Income Receipts Less disbursements to Town of Lexington $ 318.11 128,50 $ 446.61 00.00 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $ 446.61 HERBERT HILTON TRUST FUND At a Town Meeting held September 22, 1941, it was voted, "that the Town accept a bequest under the will of Herbert Hilton, late of San Diego, California, in the sum of $4,577.47 in trust to expend the income for the benefit of Lot 42 in the Munroe Cemetery as set forth in Paragraph 1 and the Codicil to his will. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1 19 Principal $4,577,47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577.47 Income: Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $ 168.45 Income Receipts 94.83 Less disbursements $ 263.28' 78.00 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $ 185.28 ELLEN A. STONE FUND in June 1944, the Town voted to accept a gift of $2,000.00 under the will of Ellen A. Stone, the income to be paid to the School Committee and used to as- sist needy young girls in obtaining an education. Principal $2,000.00 U. 5. Treasury Savings Bonds—Series G $2,000.00: Income: Income Receipts $ 50.00 Less payments to Lexington School Committee 50.00• Balance 12 - 31 - 50 None SARAH E. RAYMOND TRUST In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500.00 under the will of Franklin T. Raymondto be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund," the income to be used for the purchase of books for the Cary Memorial Library. Principal $500,00 Deposit --Provident Institution for Savings $500.00 Income: Income Receipts $ 12.50 Less Payments to Cary Memorial Library 12.50 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 None CHARLES LYMAN WELD FUND • 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 Westview Cemetery." Principal Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,343.39 Balance 1 - 1 - 50 $1,400.25 Income Receipts 28.14 $1,343.39 Balance 12 - 31 - 50 $1,42.8.39 120 ANNUAL REPORTS GENEVA M. BROWN FUND In 1948 the Town accepted a bequest of $3,000.00 from Geneva M. Brown to be invested and the income to be used for improving and beautifying the Com- mon and triangular parcel of land in front of Masonic Temple. Principal $3,000.00 $3,000. U. 5. Treasury "G" Bonds Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank -1 - 1 - 50 $ 75.19 Income Receipts 76.44 $3,000.00 Balance I2 - 31 - 50 $ 151.63 EVERETT MULLIKEN — HASTINGS PARK FUND Principal $5,000.00 $5,000. U. 5. Treasury "G" Bonds $5,000.00 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $ 125.31 GEORGE GILMORE FUND The sum of $10,000, the income therefrom to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing same. Principal 510,000.00 $9,000. U. 5. Treas. $ 9,078.35 Lexington Savings Bank 921.65 510,000.00 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND The sum of $4,000, is hereby given to the Town of Lexington to be held in trust and administered by the Trustees of Public Trusts as a permanent fund to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund," the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Minute -Man Statue. Principal $4,000.00 $4,000. U. 5. Treasury "G" '$4,000.00 Respectfully submitted, HOWARD 5. O. NICHOLS CLARENCE 5. WALKER THOMAS G. LYNAH TOWN Of LEXINGTON EAST LEXINGTON FUNDS 1950 INCOME Balance January 1, 1950 RECEIPTS Fines Investment Committee: Cooperative Bank Dividends Savings Bank Interest Total Cash Available 1950 DISBURSEMENTS Books Balance December 30, 1950 121 122 ANNUAL REPORTS DISBURSEMENTS Books Micro -Film Viewer Securities Librarian Convention Expenses Furniture $116.95 Treasurer's Salary Library Association Dues Gaylord $208.06 Safe Deposit Box Rental Architectural Fees 25.00 Building 62.77 295.83 Records $412.78 Balance December 31, 1950 Note (1) $30.00 of this income received in 1 $300.52 $300.52 included in this report, since it was $1 12.26 All of the December 31, 1950 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking account at the Lexington Trust Co., excepting fines for December amounting to $14.59 which sum is in transit. Robert A. Schade, Treasurer REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1950 RECEIPTS Fines . Gifts Surplus Income Interest Raymond Fund Interest from Trustees Public Trusts Co-operative Bank Dividends Savings Bank Interest Income from Bonds and Securities (see notes 1 and 2) Total Cash Available 1950 $1,210.75 66.65 40.00 12.50 50.00 119.91 378.75 $6,588.77 1,878.56 $8,467.33 (2) $42,50 of this income received in transit at the beginning of the year. mittee December 31, 1949. Balance Dividend as follows: Free General Fund General Fund (Geneva Brown) (621.44) Alice Butler Cary Fund 394.32 Jane Phinney Fund 12.09 Goodwin Musical Fund 78,35 Laura W. Brigham Fund 9.19 War Parents Book Fund 40.51 George W. Sarano Fund 6.67 $1,336.35 128.63 2,064.98 84.07 154.00 50.00 14.50 2.93 10.00 306.29 125,74 12.13 $4,289.62 $4,177.71 950 is actually 1951 income, but is available in 1950. 1950 is actually 1949 income - in See Report of the Investment Corn - (80.31) Investment 1,758.02 2,000.00 500.00 Total 3,136.58 894.32 12.09 78.35 9.19 40.51 6.67 4,258.02 4,177.71 An additional $2,000.00 not included in the December 31, 1950 balance and representing surplus income of prior periods is on deposit at the Lexington Savings Bank. Included in the balance of December 31, 1950 is the amount of $143.42 representing fines far December, $1.98 representing 1950 interest on savings ac- counts, and $242.50 representing I950 and 1951 interest on securities. --all of which was in transit December 31, 1950. Not included is $101.25 in transit_ (Not collected) (See report of Investment Committee.) ROBERT A. SCHADE, Treasurer REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY -1950 In account with the Rey. Robert A. Schade, Treasurer Year of Rate of Description Maturity Income Name of Security (General Fund) Identifi- cation Value Southern California Edison Co. 1965 3% 64128 1,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 1974 396 M103368 1,000.00 Boston & Maine R. R. Co. 1960 496 53489 1,000.00 1960 4% 456 500.00 Lexington Savings Bank 296 26532 1,000.00 U. 5. Savings Bonds Series G 21/2 96 M4268223C 1,000.00 Lexington Co-operative Bank 3 Mat. Shrs. 1942 21/296 600.00 Lexington Trust Company 1 96 6023 124.78 Lexington Savings Bank 2 96 2,000.00 New York Power & Light Co. 1st Mtg. 1972 234% M41102 1,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 33/4% 1,000.00 Standard Oil of New York 1971 23/4% 1,000,00 1st Mtg. 1st Mtg. 1st Mtg. 1st Mtg. (Leroy 5. Brown Fund -General) U. S. Savings Bond Boston Edison Co. (Beals Fund) Lexington Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank (Marcia Cary Fund) Lexington Savings Bank (Book Purchase Fund) hlarra9ansett Electric Co. Series G 1953 21/2 % M159692G 1,000.00 1970 23/4% M12126 1,000.00 2% 26051 296 26532 2% 6940 la Mtg. 1974 3 % ACM578 100.00 1,000.00 354.31 1,000.00 Income 30.00 30.00 60.00 20.00 25.00 15.00 1.20 40,00 27.50 33.75 23.75 25.00 27.50 2.00 20.00 7.11 30.00 REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY -1950 -Continued Year of Rate of Identifi- Description Maturity Income Name of Security (Alice Butler Cary Fundi Lexington Savings Bank Lexington Trust Company Lexington Cooperative Bank Lexington Cooperative Bank (Jane Phinney Fund) Lexington Trust Company (Goodwin Musical Fund) Lexington Savings Bank (Laura M. Brigham Fund) Illinois Bell Telephone Co. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. Philadelphia Electric Co, Lexington Trust Company (George W. Saran() Fund) Lexington Savings Bank 5 Mat. Shrs. 2 Mat. Shrs. 1st Mtg, 1st Mtg. 1st Mtg. (War Parents Book Memorial Fund) Lexington Sayings Bank 1981 1980 1971 296 196 2%2% 2%2°4 cation 23842 4305 79 943 196 3799 296 17037 23A% 496 23/4 % 196 MA26203 25101 MI98 6007 296 27064 296 27079 Value 500.00 40.00 1,000.00 400.00 124,19 1,025.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 42.50 100.00 1,750.00 Income Total 306.20 52.50 NO19NIX31 JO NMO1 22.00 7.11 30.00 w Total 10.00 .40 25.00 10.00 45.40 1.20 20.60 1.20 20.60 27.50 40.00 27.50 .40 95.40 2.00 2.00 35.00 35.00 617.40 w 5140d3b 1VflNNV REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE — CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY-1950—Continued ou Lf7 L1 0 or.r.r- 0 N — M N Lr] vs c 0 w► TOWN OF LEXINGTON 125 EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY co 00^-,° 0000x. 00CVN 0000m 0 0 0 0 — 00 cc fa fa mm c .c q (4.0 P cry cz a [ J J NO 'at n 0v • CN a7 ^ C1 ti - N N E c0 - N a v c o 2 6 2 y= U JJ 0 c w v- Li Li c - L 2 W c l _6 -6 � a =wr 3pg78 o 0 cmctvIce c cc ea5 zb d d o.L)3:3 v � a � mm ❑ 1—z v 00 Ln p w A mdUTti w Q Cpc) pC70cc 126 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 submit herewith the report of the Engineering Division for the year ending December 31, 1950. The Engineering Division has furnished all construction engineering services for contract work on Liberty Avenue, Ledgelawn Avenue, Hamilton Road, Braemore Terrace and Watson Road. This work included preparation of plans, specifications, contracts and inspec- tion during construction. The same engineering service was also supplied for sewer construction on Drew Avenue, Pottier Avenue, Cummings Avenue, Bow Street, Fern Street and Pleasant Street. Details of the extent of work and unit costs may be found in the report of the Superintendent of Public Works. Design, estimates of cost and records of cost of work done by town forces was furnished by this division. Details of the work may be found in the report of the Superintendent of Public Works. As in previous years, there has been a considerable amount of work on miscel- laneous projects requiring engineering assistance. Considerable engineering as- sistance has been given to the Recreation Department and the Cemetery Commis- sioner. We have endeavored to cooperate with the various other town departments as much as passible. The Town Engineer has been present at most of the Planning Board meetings, also, upon request, he has been present at meetings of the various boards and com- mittees to give whatever information was requested. The Engineering Division has also furnished construction inspection for the streets constructed under Planning Board regulations. FUTURE PLANNING At present, the staff in the Engineering Division is taxed to the utmost to keep up with current work. It is becoming increasingly apparent that if the present trend continues we shall be forced to establish a section in the division preparing quantity surveys established from preliminary field work in order to prepare intel- ligent estimates of cost of future work proposed in town. This could be done in such a way that the quantities to be used would remain the same and it would become necessary to use only the unit costs prevailing at the time of construction, Information compiled in this manner would be of great assistance to various boards concerned with the financing of capital improvements in the town. In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given to this Division by Town Officials and members of the other Town Departments, Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM M. BURNS. Towri Engineer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 REPORT THE PLANNING BOARD To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The statistical record for 1950 is as follows: Regular and special meetings Conferences with subdividers Public hearings Conferences with citizens on zoning matters Conferences with boards of other towns December 31, 1950. 42 46 i1 15 3 The major project of the year was the revision of the Zoning By -Law. This .undertaking had, in fact, consumed a major part of the Board's time over a three- year period. Early in the year the Board held a number of hearings on the draft as it then stood in expectation that it would be taken up at a spring Town Meeting. However, as a result of the hearing in Estabrook Hall it was decided that certain changes should be made in the draft and that it would be impossible to make them in time for a spring meeting. During the summer these changes were made and another public hearing was held in the fall. Following this the matter was taken up at a special Town Meeting (which took place on two consecutive Monday nights). With only minor amend- ments the By -Law was accepted on a vote of 156 to 3. The Planning Board is grateful to Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens, to former Town Counsel, Daniel A. Lynch, to John T, Blackwell, planning consultant, to William M. Burns, as Town Engineer, as well as the many groups and individual citizens of the Town who gave so willingly their advice and the Planning Board is mindful that without such advice and assistance, their work would have been much more difficult. The Board is well aware of the fact that no change in a zoning law can affect all citizens equally. For this reason it is particularly grateful, and believes the town should be also, to those Town Meeting Members who thought themselves less fa- vored by the changes but who nevertheless in the interest of the town as a whole voted in favor of the revised By -Law. During the year the Planning Board has continued the project started a few years ago, this being the Population Map of Lexington, which has proved so valu- able to the Board and other town departments in determining the direction of town growth. The Board also has worked an various other matters which are not yet completed. It has recommended a widening of Maple Street to 70 feet, with ap- propriate land takings in conjunction with a proposed Chapter 90 road from Win- chester to Lexington through the Wheeler Estate. It has made preliminary study of traffic conditions at various intersections with a view to ultimate improvement. 128 ANNUAL REPORTS One of the most important subjects for future planning is that of off-street parking in the town center. Little was done on this in 1950 because of the press of other business. The Board hopes that in 1951 it will be able to make real prog- ress on this matter. Respectfully submitted, ALAN G. ADAMS FREDERIC K. JOHNSON WILLIAM G. POTTER WINFIELD S. CAOUETTE AIDEN L. RIPLEY RICHARD P. CROMWELL, Chairman REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; In accordance with Article XVIII, Section I of the By -Laws of the Town of Lexington, I submit herewith the annual report covering the work of the Public Works Department during the year 1950. The growth of Lexington during 1950 has continued unabated. This tremen- dous growth is reflected in the increased activity reported in the functions of the Public Works Department. This report covers the work of the Public Works De- partment only; and a separate report has been given under the office of Town En- gineer in addition to separate reports by the Park Superintendent and the Wire, Plumbing and Building inspectors. The following table shows comparison of employee personnel as of December 31st over the past five years: 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 Administration 2 3 3 3 3 Engineering 5 5 7 6 7 Clerical 4 5 6 7 7 Parks 4 5 5 6 7 Mechanics and Janitors 5 5 5 5 5 *Highway 0 0 0 0 0 *Water and Sewer 2 2 2 2 2 Labor Pool 20 31 29 31 27 Plumbing & Building Inspectors 2 1 1 1 1 Wire Inspector 1 1 1 1 1 Totals 45 58 59 62 60 • Consolidated for the most part under "Labor Pool" in 1945. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 HIGHWAY DIVISION HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: Two contracts were let out during the year for street construction, including drainage, one covering the Ervington Park area, which included five streets, and the other on Watson Road. Amount of work com- pleted and costs are indicated below. CONTRACT *1 -- ERVINGTON PARK AREA Area Length Pavement Total Drainage 2110' 5,760 sq. yds. 1187' 3,510 " " 280' 1,250 " 520' 1,730 " 114' 750 " Street Ledgelawn Avenue Liberty Avenue Braemore Terrace Hamilton Road Hillside Terrace11 11 1? Contract Price 1478' - 12" conc. pipe 4211' 13,000 sq. yds. 792' - 15" conc. pipe $34,201.18 CONTRACT #2 Watson Road 300' 800 sq. yds, 72' - 12" conc. pipe $3,490.04* This price does not include extra work, costing $592.34, for loaming and seed- ing shoulders. CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION!: The sum of $6.000 was made avail- able by the Town under this program for construction of approximately 1,000 feet on Coolidge Avenue running westerly to Hancock Street. Surface was a wearing course of 21/2" bituminous concrete on a base of 4" asphalt -bound macadam, which included 771' of 12" pipe drainage. Cost of the contract to the end of December 1950, which was under State supervision, was $14,028.55, but final estimate has not been received. The County and State each contribute one-third of the cost of the work. ROAD MAINTENANCE: Surface treatment was applied to forty-two streets in 1950, with a total length of 14.11 miles covering an area of 204,- 287 04;287 square yards. Three of these streets were done under Chanter 90 Main- tenance with the State of Massachusetts and Middlesex County each contri- buting $1,500 toward the cost of the work. The following table indicates the extent of work done and unit quantities and costs. No. of Streets 29 10 3 Surface Treatment — 1950 Type of Length Area Asphalt Aggregate Cost Treatment in Miles Sq. Yds. per Yd. per Yd, per Yd. Honing 7.85 97,150 .392 gals. 53.40 lbs. .1116 Sealing 3.95 60,730 .301 gals. 26.55 lbs. .0835 *Sealing 2.31 46,407 .278 gals. 25.82 lbs. .0836 * Done under Chapter 90 Maintenance. 130 ANNUAL REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS: As in the previous year a general program for cleaning streets and general maintenance work after the winter months was conducted in the spring of 1950, as follows: A. All streets were thoroughly cleaned. B. All catch basins were checked and cleaned. C. Patching of streets was done where necessary. During the course of the year the Centre was cleaned each morning, and it was occasionally necessary to send out clean-up groups after storms to clean debris from the streets. Further cleaning of catch basins was limited to those locations where stoppages of drainage, generally after a storm, were found. While the greater portion of patching was done in the spring, this was a necessary item of work dur- ing most of the year, approximately one-third of the cost, however, being neces- sitated by the installation of new sewer and water services to residents of the Town. SNOW REMOVAL: The past year has been very moderate in comparison with previous years insofar as snowstorms are concerned. Since January 1st, we had only four storms which required plowing, and in the last storm in March, plow- ing was necessary only an the main streets. The item of sanding and salting to keep the streets as free as possible from driving hazards has entailed as much work as the storms, themselves. Two sand spreaders were purchased in the fall of this year to replace worn-out and obsolete spreaders. The breakdown of the major items of cost chargeable to Snow Removal is in- dicated in the accompanying table. 1. Cost of Major Snow Storms: Date ]950 January 31 February 14 February 22 March 14 SNOW REMOVAL Inches Storm of Hired Town Number Snow Equipment Equipment 1 6 $ 592.50 2 10 $1,077.25 $1,389.64 3 7 466.50 1.023.38 4 (A) 5 56.25 Sub -Totals 28 $],543.75 $3,061.77 (A) -Main streets only. Wages Town Employees $ 916.91 2,095.16 1,577.89 87.33 Materials Sand & Salt $1 00.00 200.00 50.00 $4,677,29 $350.00 Labor Cost of Repairs to Equipment Tota/ $ 39.90 $1,649.31 104.50 4,866.55 93.05 3,210.82 143.58 $237.45 $9,870.26 2, Cost of Sand Purchases: Material Cost -3,925.85 tons Other Cost -Equipment and Labor, hauling, etc. 3. Cost of Used Salt Purchases: Material Cost -200.5 tons Other Cost -Equipment and Labor, hauling, etc. 4, Cost of Painting Snow Plows, etc.: Labor Cost Material Cost 5. Cost of Taking In Snow Fence: Labor Cost Equipment Cost 6. Cost of Weather Services: Contract 7. Cost of Equipment and Tools Purchased: Two Model 20 Brokol Sand Spreaders Various Size Plow Blades One Model 273-A Baker Mold Assembly Locks, Pins & Spring Locks for Plows Miscellaneous Plow Bolts and Nuts One Air Tire Chain Tool Snow Shovels, etc. 8. Cost of. Labor and Equipment Salting and Sanding Streets: Due to Icy Conditions Not Chargeable to Any One Storm (and not included in above) TOTAL COST OF SNOW REMOVAL, 1950 $ 1,960.90 1,295.53 601.50 386.97 309.04 164.47 227.69 76.50 157.00 w NOI9NIX31 do NMO.L 530.00 891.70 427.50 93.00 389.43 120.00 136.00 8,593.06 $26,230.55 51110d321 1VflNNV TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 STREET LIGHTING: Additional street lighting was installed during the year 1950 so that, currently, lamps in service are as follows: 800 Lumens 2,500 Lumens 6,000 Lumens 1,208 50 44 10,000 Lumens 31 It should be noted that at the present time a new proposed rate for 1951, sub- mitted by the Light Company, is in the hands of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for study and, if approved, wilI increase the cost of this item of ex- pense to the Town. TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL: The main and, of course, largest Item under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks. Other charges, while rather small in amount of money involved but, nevertheless, a recurring yearly expense, are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Massachusetts Avenue at the Depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing highway crossing sig- nals at Fletcher Avenue. During the past year most of the street lines and cross- walks were painted twice; and the approximate linear footage painted is indicated below. 21,192' Centre Lines 7,412' Crosswalks 1,425' Curbing 1,038' Parking Lines 1,200' Foot Lines 13 Bus Stops 99 Boys 200' Stop Lines 53' Stop Signs 6 Slow Signs 1 Solid Circle STREET SIGNS: During the past year 90 old signs were taken down, re- paired, painted and installed. At the present time we have approximately 68 signs to erect, 43 of which are on hand and the balance to be purchased, ROAD MACHINERY: Equipment purchased and received during the year was as follows: A. One -1950 Chevrolet Yx ton Pickup Truck, •B. One—Combination 20-30 Model 22-B Caterpillar Diesel -Powered Shovel. C. One—Oliver-Cletrac Model 1 -IG -31 Ind. Tractor with One -Way Sidewalk Plow Assembly. *B. --Replaced Osgood Shovel turned in for allowance. Repairs to our equipment were made as far as possible by our own mechanics; and, during the course of the year, 412 repair jobs were completed, as follows: Police Cars 29 repair orders Public Works Vehicles 379 repair orders Miscellaneous 4 repair orders 134 ANNUAL REPORTS DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION: Data on I950 Drainage Construction activi- ties is as follows: Size Length Type Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe of Pipe Per Foot Total Ames Avenue 12" 138' concrete $ 5.41 $ 746.08 Bertwell Road 12" 145' " 4.23 616.98 Burlington Street 21" 180' " 8.63 1,552.83 18" 216' J.,7,95 1,718.69 12" 233' " 6.49 1,512.18 Carville Avenue 18" 121' 6.62 802.09 12" 240' 5.24 1,259.73 Cedar Street 12" 383' " 4.55 1,744.37 Grove Street 24" 438' 6.30 2,758.03 12" 28' 11 3.17 88.79 Mass. Avenue 24" 270' " 10.18 2,748.87 21" 80' 11 9.83 786.48 School Street 12" 40' " 17.01 680.55 Somerset Road 15" 421' 5.13 2,159.10 12" 375' 4.73 1,775.20 TOTAL 3311' $20,949.97 ASHES AND DUMPS: Collection of ashes and refuse at the various schools and public buildings for disposal at the Lincoln Street Dump was made system- atically. Approximately 350 tons of fill were trucked in from time to time to cover the rubbish and keep the Dump in as presentable appearance as possible. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Construction was limited in most cases to making necessary repairs and replacements. During the year 386 square yards of concrete were laid at various locations on Massachusetts Avenue, Waltham Street and Muzzey Street, and 536 square yards of bituminous concrete on Muzzey and Waltham Streets. All work was done under contract at the following unit prices: Concrete $4.95 square yard Bituminous Concrete 1.80 square yard WATER DIVISION General Information Range of static pressure in mains 20 to 120 pounds Length of pipe in streets 90.2 miles Number of services 4,344 Number of hydrants 757 Total water consumption in 1950 573,999,000 gallons Average daily consumption in 1950 1,572,600 gallons Average daily consumption per capita 92 gallons TOWN OF LEXINGTON 135 1950 Water Construction (Town Labor and Equipment) Type of Pipe used was Cast Iron, Cement Lined Size Length Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Bennington Road 6" 263' $12.92 $ 3,398.07 Bertwell Road 6" 85' 4.33 367.78 Burns Road 6" 40' 5.11 204.22 Crawford Road 6" 460' 2.90 1,332.39 Cutler Farm Road 8" 786' 2.88 2,266.25 Grassland Street 6" 424' 4.26 1,804.69 Harding Road 6" 545' 2.46 1,464.46 Hillcrest Street 12" 490' 12.70 6,224.84 Hudson Road 8" 579' 3.45 1,998.86 James Street 6" 605' 7.17 4,339.10 Marlboro Road 12" 300' 5.25 1,573.65 Marlboro Road 8" 670' 3,76 2,518.93 North Street 6" 700' 3.94 2,756.03 Oak Street 12" 1164' 7.75 9,065.65 Rangeway Street 12" 200' 8.75 1,750.09 Rangeway Street 8" 370' 7.20 2,664.96 Rangeway Street 6" 310' 6.56 2,035.08 Reed Street 6" 429' 3.67 1,574.91 Robbins Road 6" 222' 2.58 573.84 Tavern Lane 6" 278' 4.00 1,111.84 Valley Road 6" 1286' 2.52 3,234.81 Winston Road 6" 755' 3.94 2,975.45 TOTAL . 10,961' Size of Pipe 6" 8" 12" TOTAL Average Cost of Construction Average Cost Per Foot $4.22 3.93** 8.64 Length of Pipe Laid 6,402' 2,405' 2,154' $55,235.90 Total Cost $27,172,67 9,449.00 18,614.23 10,961' $55,235.90 Cutler Farm Road and Hudson Road -no ledge. '1950 Water Construction (Contracts ') Type of Pipe used was Cast iron, Cement Lined Size Length Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Marrett Road 12" 1,192' $7.18 $ 8,558.78 Prospect Hill Road 10" 1,553' $7.48 11,616.58 TOTAL Pipe furnished by Town. 2,745' $20,175.36 136 ANNUAL REPORTS EXTENT OF DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM DECEMBER 31, 1950 Size of Pipe 16" 12" 10" 8" 6" 4" TOTAL 476,266 Length in Feet 11,485 86,236 21,221 102,085 237,143 17,086 Hydrant Installation Hydrants in service January 1, 1950 Hydrants installed in 1950 Hydrants in service December 31, 1950 742 15 757 Four hydrants, damaged by automobiles, were repaired during the course of the year. 1930 Water Maintenance Number of New Services installed Number of Services Renewed: 1. Curb to House 2. Main to House 3. Main to Curb Number of New Services to Curb Only . Number of Services Repaired 406 -totaling 27,412' 49 14 28 5 TOTAL JOBS 503 Installed to curb to prevent digging up on newly -paved streets and will be billed iater, when connected. METERS: During the year a total of 487 new meters were installed. Ad- ditional work included removing 93 meters, replacing 120 meters taken out for re- pairs, and conducting 135 tests for leaks, DISTRIBUTING MANS: Twelve water -main breaks were repaired in 1950 on various streets throughout the Town, as indicated below: Street Farrncrest Avenue Waltham Street Westview Street Massachusetts Ave Laconia Street Joseph Road Size Size of Main Street of Main 8" Grove Street Sherburne Road 12" Grant Street 16" Kendall Road 8" Rindge Avenue 6" Somerset Road 8" 6" 8" 8" 8" 6" 8" TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER DIVISION General information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system 4.57 sq. miles Total length of trunk line sewers 9.01 miles Total length of street line sewers 26.38 miles Total number of house connections 1,479 Amount expended for maintenance $3,419,11 1951 Sewer Assessment Rate $9.05 per L. F. Number of sewer services installed 132 totaling 7,440' Number of sewer services installed main to curb and to be charged when connected 27 Number of sewer services repaired 6 137 SEWER LATERALS: Construction of sewer laterals was undertaken in vari- ous sections of the Town, especially in the Bow Street area and the Farmcrest sec- tion. The sewer project in the Fair Oaks section, which was delayed pending the completion of the North Branch of the Vine Brook trunk line as an outlet, was started in the late fall of 1950 and will be completed in 1951. A breakdown by streets, indicating data on sewerage construction during the year, is shown below: 1950 Sewer Construction (Work Done with Town Labor and Equipment) - The typeof pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe. Size Length Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Fair Oaks Sub -Main 8" 798' $ 5.88 $ 4,688.46 Farrncrest Avenue 8" 962' 10.49 10,094.67 Grapevine Avenue 8" 415' 6.93 2,877.09 Hayes Lane 8" 148' 1.41 209.32 Hilltop Avenue 8" 660' 5.43 3,585.38 Kendall Road 8" 543' 6.33 3,445.11 Marrett Rd. (to Kendall) 8" 416' 9,22 3,836.19 Marrett Rd. (to Waltham) 8" 380' 41.06 15,603.45 Outlook Drive 8" 742' 7,10 5,269.35 Private Way - Sub -Main 8" 260' 21.78 5,661.84 Somerset Road 8" 434' 7.58 3,291.73 Waltham Street (to Farmcrest] 8" 307' 16.32 5,009.30 Waltham Street (to Kendall) 8" 718' 7.88 5,694.92 TOTAL 6,783' $69,266.81 Average cost per foot - $10.21 138 ANNUAL REPORTS 1950 Sewer Construction Montreal The type of pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe. Size Length Cost Street of Pipe of Pipe per Foot Total Bow Street 8" 366' $13.11 $ 4,799.00 Cliffe Avenue 8" 55' 15.36 845.00 Cummings Avenue 8" 316' 11.54 3,647.00 Drew Avenue 8" 255' 8.65 2,207.00 Fern Street 8" 1041' I0.86 11,304.00 Fouler Avenue 8" 144' 9.58 1,379.00 Pleasant Street 8" 552' 12,76 7,041.42 TOTAL 2,729' $31,222.42 Average cost per foot - $11.44 Trunk Sewers (Contract) NORTH BRANCH OF VINE BROOK: This project, which was started fate in 1948 and abandoned by one contractor in July 1949, was finally completed this year under arrangements made with another contractor. Below are the total CON- TRACT cost and quantities of work completed to date, which will be slightly higher when the final estimate is received from the engineering firm supervising the work, Contract #1 #2 TOTAL Length of V, C. Pipe Laid Year 18" 15" 10" 8" Cost 1948-49 2143.4' 1179.2' $ 83,849.35 1950 589.0' 1269.3' 450.5' 564' 52,037.29 2732.4' 2448.5' 450.5' 564' $135,886.64 ROUTE 128: Work of constructing sewer, necessitated by relocation of Route 128, was let out under contract and completed. One 24" line crossing Route 128 at Grove Street, and a 15" line crossing at Brook Street, were built at a con- tract price of $11,036.00, exclusive of pipe, which was furnished by the Town. The cost, including pipe, at the two locations is indicated below. 1950 Sewer Construction {Contract '1 Trunk Line Sewers The type of pipe used in this construction was vitrified clay pipe. Street Brook Street Grove Street TOTAL ~Pipe furnished by Town and included in cost. Size of Pipe 24" 15" Length of Pipe 222' 190' 412' Cost per Foot Total $39.22 $ 8,707.58 20.62 3,918.30 $12,625.88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Town Offices, Cary Memorial Building and Bames Property: Under this head- ing two major items were completed: (a) general alterations, repairs, painting, etc. were made on the Barnes Property, and Ib] a new heating boder was installed in the Cary Memorial Building at a total cost of $8,219.20, Of this amount $747.20 was for engineering services, and the balance of $7,472.00 represented the con- tract for labor and materials. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING: A master auxiliary fire -alarm box was installed to the sprinkler system at the Bedford Street building, as recommended, at a cost of $275.00, but other charges were limited to making only necessary repairs and maintenance. GARBAGE COLLECTION: This item is let out on a yearly contract basis and during the past year has not been considered satisfactory. It is recognized that as the population of the Town increases, the problem becomes more acute. It is be- lieved that only by adopting more stringent contract regulations, with necessary adjustments in the contract price, can this item be handled in a more satisfactory manner to the Town. Conclusion In conclusion I wish to acknowledge with thanks the assistance and coopera- tion given to the Public Works Department by officials of the Town and members of rhe various Town departments. W. M. BURNS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Retirement respectfully submits its eleventh annual report cover- ing the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ending December 31, 1950. During the year the Board held twelve meetings. Secretary Frank D. Walker was called into active service of the Army on September 14, 1950, at which time Ethel U. Rich was appointed Acting Secretary of the Board of Retirement. A brief review of operations of the System during the year, together with fi- nancial statements and a list of pensioners are herewith submitted: Retired Members 1950 Department Date Retired Roland Hayes School April 30, 1950 William B. Mason School May 11, 1950 140 ANNUAL REPORTS Death of Members 1950 Horace M. Howard James H. Russell Charles Cassella Department Library Accountant Water & Sew. Date Retired Jan. 1, 1938 Mar. 16, 1947 Dec. 1, 1944 INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1950 Ledger Assets December 31, 1949 Contributions from Members: Group A " B Income Contributions from Town: Pension Fund For Expenses From Interest: Gross interest on bonds " " co-op banks " savings banks Accrued Interest on investments Increase by return of deductions Disbursements 14,314.99 Date Deceased Jan. 16, 1950 July 8, 1950 Oct. 22, 1950 $165,946.08 5,526.90 19,841.89 22,350.72 • 325.00 22,675.72 2,200.00 160.00 1,684.40 Annuity Payments Regular 1,108.09 Ordinary & accidentaI disability 420.47 Payment to Beneficiaries 1,228.58 Pension Payments Regular Ordinary & accidental disability Accidental death benefit Refunds 14,539.77 7,745.49 2,163.96 5,870.16 Administrative Expenses Safe Deposit Box 5.00 Printing 52.03 Travel 14.00 Postage 10.80 Dues 10.00 91.83 Accrued interest on investments December 31, 1949 487.50 Gross decrease of bonds by amortisation 3.71 4,044.40 550.00 3.27 $213,061.36 33,659.56 Balance December 31, 1950 $179,401.80 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 142 ANNUAL REPORTS Assets December 31, 1950 Deposits not on Interest PENSIONERS - DECEMBER 31, 1950 Lexington Trust Co. and Cash in Office 2,480.06 Name Department Date Retired Book Value of U. 5. Bonds Series G 81,000.00 Am. Tel. & Tel. 2%a % 1987 Deb. 5,131 ,74 N. Y. Tel. & Tel. 3Ye% 1978 Ref. Mtg. .. 5,068.69 91,200.43 Cooperative Bank Shares 6,360.00 Deposits in Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Savings & Loan Associations on Interest: Andover Savings Bank 2,329.60 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Dedham Inst. for Savings 4,000.00 E. Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Eliot Savings Bank 1,164.24 Hingham Inst. for Savings 1,911.36 Hudson Savings Bank 3,030.00 Inst. for Savings Newburyport 5,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000.00 Lynn Institute for Savings 2,279.90 Marlborough Savings Bank 3,500.00 Melrose Savings Bank 2,403.99 Middlesex Inst. for Savings 3,559.93 Natick Federal Savings & Loan 2,025.00 Natick Five Cent Savings Bank 1,232.05 Newton Centre Savings Bank 2,969.69 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Provident Inst. kr Savings 2,293.63 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206.87 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273.28 Somerville Savings Bank 2,364.46 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,160.91 Waltham Savings Bank 4,000.00 West Newton Savings Bank 2,000.00 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,276.08 Winchester Savings Bank 1,277.51 Woburn Five Cent Savings Bank 2,429.11 Accrued Interest on Investments Annuity Savings Fund Annuity Reserve Fund Liabilities Special Fund Military Service Pension Fund Expense Fund 78,81 1.31 550.00 $179,401.80 106,042.18 14,654.10 1,113.87 56,629.04 962.61 179,401.80 Blakeley, Chester L. Animal Inspector Sept. 1, 1947 Brenton, Walter School Jan. 30, 1939 Cataldo, Antonio Highway May 1, 1949 Cavanaugh, Thos. F. School Feb. 10, 1947 Cosgrove, John T. Engineer May 20, 1948 Eaton, Leora B. School Mar. 15, 1948 Ferry, Antonio Highway Feb. 1, 1938 French, Wm. G. Highway Oct. 28, 1943 Hannaford, Robert E. Highway Sept. 3, 1943 Hayes, Roland N. School April 30, 1950 Holman, Walter Water & Sewer Mar. 1, 1944 Lembo, Charles Water & Sewer Nov. 1, 1944 Longbottorn, Fred Building Feb. 1, 1940 Manley, Charles A. School Mar. 19, 1942 Marshall, Ralph H. Cemetery June 1, 1949 Mason, William B. School May 11, 1950 Mitchell, Lawrence G. Welfare July 1, 1940 Murray, John L. Public Works Aug. 13, 1944 Muzzey, Helen Library June 1, 1941 Nichols, Emma O. Library Jan, 1, 1940 Nutt, Henry J. Park June 1, 1949 Paladina, Sebastiano Dumps June 1, 1948 Powers, Michael Highway Aug. 14, 1939 Rycroft, Peter Water & Sewer Feb. 9, 1940 Spencer, Frederick J. Assessors Nov. 17, 1 949 Sullivan, James G. Highway Apr. 2, 1943 Taylor, Edward W. Fire Jan. 1, 1943 Wallin, Charles W. Park Nov. 25, 1938 Whiting, Marion E. (Beneficiary) (George Whiting) RespectfuJry submitted, July 3, 1948 HOWARD 5. Q. NICHOLS, Chairman WALLACE C. WEISINGER ETHEL U. RICH, Acting Secretary TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts •Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Clerk's Department for the year 1950, in- cluding all licenses issued and fees collected, fees collected being turned over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses Issued 729 @ $2.00 $1,458.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 132 @ 5.00 660.00 Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 478 @ 2.00 956.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 3 @ 10.00 30.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 4 @ 25.00 100.00 Transfer Licenses Issued 6 @ .25 1.50 Military Licenses Issued 10 @ Free Total $3,205.50 Total Number of Dogs Licensed 1362 SPORTING LICENSES 144 ANNUAL REPORTS OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 159 @ $2.00 $318.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,039.07 Discharges Recorded 82.56 Assignments Recorded 3.00 Certified Certificates 155.03 Miscellaneous 14.50 Pole Locations 66.00 Gasoline Permits 47 @ .50 23.50 SUMMARY Dog Licenses Issued $3,205.50 Sporting Licenses Issued 1,877.50 Marriage Licenses Issued 318.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,039.07 Discharges Recorded 82.56 Assignments Recorded 3.00 Certified Certificates 155.03 Miscellaneous 14.50 Gasoline Permits 23.50 Resident: Pole Locations 66.00 Citizen Fishing Issued 347 3 Void Total $6,784.66 344 @ $2.00 $688.00 Respectfully submitted, Citizen Hunting Issued 249 2 Void JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 247 @ 2.00 494.00 Citizen Sporting Issued 144 4 Void BIRTHS BY MONTHS 140 @ 3.25 455.00 1950 Citizen Minor Fishing Issued 86 In Lexington Out Lexington Totals 1 Void Month Total Males Females Males Females Males Females January 26 0 0 19 7 19 7 85 @ 1.25 106.25 February 27 0 0 16 11 16 11 Citizen Minor Trapping Issued 5 @ 2.25 11.25 March 28 0 1 11 16 11 17 Citizen Trapping Issued 20 @ 5.25 105.00 April 26 0 0 12 14 12 14 Duplicates 5 @ .50 2.50 May 26 0 0 11 15 11 15 Citizen Sporting Issued 32 @ Free June 36 1 0 19 16 20 16 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 18 @ Free July 32 0 0 18 14 18 14 Non -Resident: August 20 0 0 12 8 12 8 Citizen Special Fishing Issued 2 @ 1.50 3.00 September 29 0 0 15 14 15 14 Citizen Fishing Issued 2 @ 5.25 10.25 October 24 0 0 17 7 17 7 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 1 @ 2.00 2.00 November 18 0 0 10 8 10 8 December 5 0 0 3 2 3 2 Total $1,877.50 Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued 901 297 1 1 163 132 164 133 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk umol 110212JVD 7 53WV1 Jan. Male 17 Female 14 Residents died in Lexington: Male 2 Female 3 Non -Residents died in Lexington: Male 14 Female 9 Residents died out of Lexington: Male 1 Female 2 Children under ane year: Male 0 Female 0 Between one and ten years: Male 0 Female 1 Between ten and thirty years: Male 0 Female 0 Between thirty and sixty years: Male 5 Female 1 Between sixty and ninety years: Male 12 Female 11 Over ninety years: Male 0 Female 1 N -- Ch V •❑ N in CO VVWNVANOp y '21'm per N m m0 CO CO -- __ __ -- -p0-. -. -. - s G1a.Ow40NV❑•ANV„w QO g ICY 4 7 a 3 O O tb ` 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 . f tn G'I • r a O C 3 N CD 40 4) V) h]. 4. v) A W 4. .7) A S O 70 H !:,8g;.?,,,N —,G '_ -6! m o N ei v oE N - Hm us o f •Z 3 N 2. O w H N -.-- N ... N -- — V -- N V N — Cn Ln .A a. a, co A • SW rt ii W 0' W --_,Ata W W W¢NW o 0 O 3 4 H rJ l • m W A A Co O co W— W¢ p N N s 5: 7 m Ct 1 0 O o o— W o 0 0 o O— o o a m -W co 0— o 0 o O N p N a COMPARATIVE DEATH RATE BY MONTH --1950 (Still Births Excluded) Feb. Mar. Apr. May June 12 9 15 15 9 14 15 13 11 14 CO O m-, A W Jury Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total 10 9 9 19 6 13 143 6 9 12 23 9 10 150 2 3 3 4 0 4 3 1 5 1 4 32 4 3 4 1 5 1 2 0 3 1 3 30 6 5 9 9 8 4 5 4 7 2 7 80 7 7 8 6 6 4 5 11 19 5 7 94 4 1 3 2 1 2 1 4 7 3 2 31 3 5 1 4 3 1 2 1 1 3 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 O 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 O 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ❑ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 1 4 4 4 2 3 1 6 37 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 3 4 1 3 25 5 7 9 11 8 6 5 7 14 4 7 95 10 10 7 7 13 3 8 9 19 6 6 109 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 10 NO.ONIX]1 3D NMOI A w S12JOd32! 1Vf1NNV TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, u. To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, THIREE AND FOUR, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, on Monday the 6th day of March, A. D. 1950, at 7:30 o'clock A. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To choose by ballot the following Town Officers: Two Selectmen for the term of three years; Two members of the School Committee for the term of three years; One Cemetery Commissioner for the term of three years; One member of the Planning Board for the term of five years; One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years; One Moderator for the term of one year; One Collector of Taxes for the term of ane year; One Town Clerk for the term of one year; One Town Treasurer for the term of one year; Two Constables for the term of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct One to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1951; Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct One to fill the unexpired terms ending March, 1952; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1952; Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired terms end- ing March, 1952; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired term end- ing March, 1951; Two Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four to fill the unexpired terms end- ing March, 1951; The polls will be open at 7:30 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hail in said Town on Monday, the twentieth day of March, 1950, at 8:00 P. M., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter. Article 2. 1:0 receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipa- tion of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. 148 ANNUAL. REPORTS Article 4. To see if the Town will make the usual appropriations for Town expenses for the ensuing year, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, including any special funds or by a combination of the two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town wilt vote to establish the salary and compensa- tion of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Town Collector of Taxes, being all the elected officers of the Town on a salary basis, as provided by Section 108 of Chap- ter 41, General Laws, as amended, and to provide funds necessary therefore by direct appropriation, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay the necessary expenses of the School Officers incurred outside the Commonwealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department, or act in any other man- ner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended appropriation balances in any of the accounts to the Excess and Deficiency Account, or to other accounts suitable for such transfer under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1950 tax rate, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills for prior years of the various Town Departments, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Tawn will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to peti- tion the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1950, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to make or permit changes to be made in the plans for the construction of a new East Lexington Fire Station that were presented to the Town Meeting held on March 26, 1945, and to make the appropriations heretofore made for such building available under such changed plans, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with money already appropriated for the construction of a new East Lexington Fire Station and to provide for payment therefor by direct ap- propriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of such methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to install water mains in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in ac- cordance with authority contained in the By -Laws of the Town, subject to the as- sessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate there- for, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, Including any special water funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 Article 15, To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such ac- cepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other inter- est in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to pay for the same by direct ap- propriation, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote supplementary appropriations to be used in conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers, drains or streets that have heretofore been authorized, and to provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by trans- fer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for the pay- ment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for highway maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, or act in any other mariner in relation thereto. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the construction of Coolidge Avenue; said money to be used in con- junction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose; and to be raised by direct appropriation, by transfer from avail- able funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- struct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost or otherwise, and provide funds for said construction by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to install curbings, and to provide funds for said installation by direct appropriation, by trans- fer from available funds, or by a combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate money for improve- ments of lowlands and swamps and the eradication of mosquitoes under Chapter 252 of the General Laws or for the eradication of mosquitoes by the Board of Health of Lexington or appropriate money under Section 4A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws for the purpose as set forth in that Section, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 23-A. To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such land as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to pay for the same by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by 150 ANNUAL REPORTS the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used on various projects carried on under the direction of said Department, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Sec- tion 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such unac- cepted streets as the Selectmen may determine, prior to the final adjournment of the 1951 Annual Town Meeting, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds includ- ing the Road Machinery Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a so-called Chief's car for the Fire Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract for the erection of toilet and locker facilities at the Center Play- ground, as requested by the Recreation Committee, the site, plans and specifica- tions to be determined or approved by the Selectmen, and to provide funds for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the development of Kinneen's Pond as a recreation area, including re -grading, draining and seeding, and to provide funds for payment therefor by direct appro- priation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on be- half of the Town, to accept as a gift or to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for highway and other public purposes a parcel of land on the easterly side of Lowell Street, opposite the intersection of Maple Street with Lowell Street, con- taining about 21,818 square feet, for the purpose of widening Lowell Street and reducing the present sharp curve at that location, and to provide for any payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by a combin- ation of these two methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to con- vey all right, title and interest of the Town in all or any part or parts of a certain triangular parcel of land situated on Massachusetts Avenue in the so-called "Col- onial Heights" section of Lexington, containing about 6,990 square feet and de- scribed as Parcel 1 in a deed from Edward J. Gavin to the Town of Lexington dated September 27, 1932 and recorded in Middlesex South District, Registry of Deeds, TOWN (W LEXINGTON 151' Book 5675, Page 423, upon such terms and conditions as they may approve, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Select- men to convey title to about 8,157 square feet of land with the buildings thereon - situated on Tarbell Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts, to Robert H. Moore, Jr., and Elizabeth D. Moore of said Lexington, for the purpose of confirming and cor- recting a tax title release deed affecting said property, dated July 1, 1919, re- corded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 4297, Page 214, erroneously executed by George D. Harrington, Treasurer of the Town at that time„ or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $1,632.50 for the settlement of damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain for highway purposes of approximately 765 square feet of land on Waltham Street from land now owned by Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay by order of the County Commissioners dated August 3, 1925 and for the settlement of the claims of said Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay against the Town for damages for al- leged trespass upon other land of theirs in connection with the widening of Wal- tham Street in 1949, as agreed by the Selectmen subject to the approval of the Town, a copy of such agreement being on file in the office of the Town Clerk and: open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 35, To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the development and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout in Westview Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein and pro- vide funds for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a light -weight truck for the Cemetery Department, and provide funds for said truck by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, in- cluding the Road Machinery Fund, or by a combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 37. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- ceed with the remodelling of the Munroe School according to preliminary plans submitted and recommended by them, by completing plans and specifications and letting contracts, and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation there- to. Article 38. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- ceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School according to pre- liminary plans submitted and recommended by them, by completing plans and spe- cifications and letting contracts and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. Article 39. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to pro- ceed with the finishing and equipping of an additional room or additional rooms in the Adams School and provide for the payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 152 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to proceed with the repairing and remodelling of the Junior High School building and provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combina- tion of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way or ac- cept the layout of as a town way, Watson Road from Robbins Road southwesterly to Lexington Avenue a distance of approximately 308 feet as laid out by the Select- men, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 19, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or other- wise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said street and said land acquisition by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 42. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation, not exceeding $13,000, as requested by the Committee for the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, to be used in conjunction with, and in ad- dition to, the money already appropriated for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By -Law by substituting therefor a new Zoning By -Law, as prepared by and recommended by the Planning Board, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Selectmen, and open to public inspection, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract for the re -assessment of the valuation of all real property in the Town and to provide for the payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at the request of ten registered voters) And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this thirteenth day of February, A. D., 1950. GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT FREDERICK M. GAY DONALD E. NICKERSON Selectmen of Lexington A true copy, Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 153 CONSTABLE'S RETURN February 23, 1950. To the Town Clerk: I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL Constable of Lexington ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 6, 1950 154 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Three Charles F. Vaughan Warden Emma Zitso Inspector Doris L. Moakley Inspector Elizabeth McCormack Clerk Gladys T. Watson Teller Edna D. Anderson Teller Henry P. Meade Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller James T. McGann Teller Rosalie MacDonald Teller William Sullivan Teller Florence M. Bruce Teller Precinct Four In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lex- Lester L. Andrews WardenLaur. ington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington Monday, Helena M. Wilson Inspector March the sixth in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty at seven -thirty M. Kirk inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk o'clock in the forenoon, Michael J, McDonough Teller The following places were designated as the voting places for the various Edith M. Boyd Teller precincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Mary A. Spellman Teller Memorial Hall. Agnes M. Commons Teller The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, Robert E. Ryan Teller and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: Agnes G. Hall Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Precinct One Mary A. Hallett Teller The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven -thirty o'clock A, M. and remained open until eight o'clock P. M., after which time, after due notice,. they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used, The total registration of voters in each precinct was as follows: Precinct One 1834 One thousand eight hundred thirty-four. Precinct Two 1500 One thousand five hundred. Precinct Three 1678 One thousand six hundred seventy-eight. Precinct Four 1 805 One thousand eight hundred five. Charles J. Dailey Warden Frances J. Lewis Inspector K. Claudine Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Ilda J. Field Teller Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller George F. Stygles Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Gwendolin Johnson Teller Precinct Twe Helen K. Fitzgerald Warden Total 6817 Six thousand eight hundred seventeen. Ralph Dale Inspector The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the Randall Richards Inspector election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town John H. Dacey Clerk Clerk at his office. Mary 5. H. Ellis Teller The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows:. Mary G. Oliver Teller Precinct One 793 Seven hundred ninety-three Elizabeth R. Nourse Teller Edward McCrory Teller Precinct Two 609 Six hundred nine Barbas M. O'Connor Teller Precinct Three 778 Seven hundred seventy-eight Eleanor T. Husted Teller Precinct Four 675 Six hundred seventy-five Elizabeth Downey Teller Total 2855 Two thousand eight hundred fifty-five James L. Manley Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 155 TOWN CLERK Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total James J. Carroll 679 543 686 602 2510 Blanks 114 66 92 73 345 793 609 778 675 2855 James J. Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year, SELECTMEN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre, 4 Total George W. Emery 514 497 619 523 2153 Frederick M. Gay 442 416 521 419 1798 Paul J. McCormack 406 199 268 275 1148 Blanks 224 106 148 133 611 1586 1218 1556 1350 5710 George W. Emery and Frederick M. Gay were elected Selectmen for three years. TOWN TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total James J. Carroll 708 555 703 619 2585 Blanks 85 54 75 56 270 793 609 778 675 2855 James J. Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year. COLLECTOR OF TAXES Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total William 5. Scamman 704 555 710 608 2577 Blanks 89 54 68 67 278 793 609 778 675 2855 William S. 5camman was elected Collector of Taxes for ane year. CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Frederick J. Spencer 694 557 694 606 2551 James F. Timothy 0 0 0 1 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Blanks 99 52 84 68 303 Precinct One 793 609 778 675 2855 'Charles T. Abbott 503 Frederick J. Spencer was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years. 'George A. Baldwin 478 *Sydney P. Birch 456 SCHOOL COMMITTEE *1, Harper Blaisdell, Jr, 338 Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total 'Sanborn C. Brown 421 Edward B, Cass 256 169 277 195 897 •Gaetano Buttaro 378 Matthew A. Macaulay 219 178 123 136 656 James J. Casey 336 George W. Stade 353 284 395 387 1419 •Richard P. Cromwell 454 George P. Wadsworth 480 437 562 457 1936 •Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 497 H. Webster Thomas 0 0 0 1 1 •J. Henry Duffy 456 Blanks 278 150 196 174 798 Francis D. Flanagan 2S3 •George E. Foster 456 1586 1218 1553 1350 5707 *Douglas T. Gleason 468 George P. Wadsworth and George W. Slade were elected to the School Committee Paul W. Hagerty 313 for three years. Clifton W, Kellogg 318 156 ANNUAL REPORTS MODERATOR Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Charles E. Ferguson 667 535 666 596 2464 Blanks 126 74 112 79 391 793 609 778 675 2855 Charles E. Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year, PLANNING BOARD Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total Aiden Larsell Ripley 650 513 642 573 2378 Blanks 143 96 136 102 477 793 609 778 675 2855 Aiden Larsell Ripley was elected to the Planning Board for five years, TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Clarence 5. Walker 630 524 659 573 2386 Blanks 163 85 119 102 469 793 609 778 675 2855 Clarence S. Walker was elected Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. CONSTABLES Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total James F. Mowat 590 489 623 558 2260 John C. Russell 673 531 670 593 2467 Blanks 323 198 261 199 981 1586 1218 1554 1350 5708 John C. Russell and James F. Mowat were elected Constables for one year. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 158 ANNUAL REPORTS 'Harold MacGilvray 446 TOWN MEETING MEMBER FOR ONE YEAR *Clarence E. MacPhee 426 William T, McCarthy 315 Precinct One *Rufus L. McQuillan 387 *Jerome F. Garrity 606 *Vernon C. Page 515 Blanks 187 *Robert T. Person 424 Aurio J. Pierro 235 • Town Meeting Member elected for term of one year. Alexis R. Shea 237 •Ernest C. Smith 366 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Michael P. Vidette 283 Blanks 3719 Precinct Three *Kenneth F. Blodgett 389 "Eugene T. Buckley 374 James N. Carey 196 *Grant 8. Cole 412 *Arthur C. Dodge 413 *Leland H. Emery 462 John T. Fitzgerald 205 John A. Fletcher 154 'Gardner L. Frost 416 Bradford Giddings 301 Paul A. Hubbart 312 Wendell H. Ervine 152 Francis C. Kensley 162 *Joseph G. Kraetzer 411 'William H. Lyon 460 Russell P. Mead 190 'Robert C. Merriam 533 Colton G. Morris 134 James P. O'Neil 127 Richard B. Plaisted 149 *William B. Porter 357 C. Raymond Reed 375 John F. Rich 334 A. Edward Rowse 452 'Walter E. Sands 466 Harry Schecter 100 *Rupert H. Stevens 462 William N. Swift 259 *GeraId C. Turner 382 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS "Harvey F. Winlock 420 Precinct Two *Tracy W. Ames 476 'George H. Anker 354 * Walter G. Black 353 *George W. Butters 411 *Charles G. Davis 432 "Robert W. Fernald 365 *William P. Fitzgerald 377 James F. Flynn 204 Martin A. Gitman 287 Horace N. Grover 237 *Helen H. Hager 361 ` Stephen F. Hamblin 411 Edward Hamlin 331 John W. Hess 225 Michael J. Hopkins 314 "Ernest R. Hunt 384 'John E. Murray 346 *William G. Potter 411 *George W. Proctor 421 Dorothy W. Rinaldo 202 'Edward W. Sibley 371 *Winslow J. Tower 345 *Alfred P, Tropeano 363 Blanks 2372 * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. Precinct One *Marcus G. Beebe 569 'John Lamont 587 Irving E. Gross 1 Precinct Four Blanks 429 'Levi G. Burnell, Jr, 331 Precinct Two • Robert N. Cann 273 "Winfield 5. Caouette 442 *John F. Downey 477 *Charles T. Cogswell 388 Blanks 132 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. 313 - *W. Warren Custance 376 " Town Meeting Members elected for term of two years. Caroline F. Deloury 301 'Edwin B. Worthen 494 Blanks 3174 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 159 160 ANNUAL REPORTS Chesley M. Dunlap 282 TOWN MEETING Howard W. Foley 296 John Fowle 252 HELD MARCH 20, 1950 *CHathaway 326 Cararll Hauck 320 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:05 P.M. *Norton T. Hood 396 Town Clerk, James J. Carroll read the Warrant for the meeting until upon motion *Frederic K. Johnson 484 of H. Webster Thomas further reading was waived 8:07 P. M. Town Clerk read *Merlin J. Ladd 375 the Constable's return of the Warrant for the meeting 8:07 P. M. Unless other - *Jasper A. Lane 378 wise noted all Articles presented by George W. Emery, Chairman of the Board of *Thomas A. Napoli 378 Selectmen. *James A. Peirce 362 There were 193 Town Meeting Members present. Lewis M. Reynolds 288 *William R. Rosenberger 340 Article 2. Howard A. Patterson presents report and recommendations of the *James C. Shaw 322 Appropriation Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on fie *A. Randall Soderberg 370 8:07 P. M. *Robert P. Trask Jr. 321 Walter E. Sands, Chairman of the Cary Lectures Committee presents report Robert H. Watt 401 for the year 1949. *John P. Whalen 372 Blanks 2788 Following is a report of the Cary Lecture Committee appointed by the Moderator, Mr. Charles E. Ferguson, and authorized at the adjourned Town Meet- ' Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. ing of March 21, 1949: TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS Precinct Three *Edward B. Cass 435 Philip A. Comley 274 *Donald M. Fifield 481 Blanks 366 ' Town Meeting Members elected for term of two years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR Precinct Three May 2, 1949 . . . HENRY L. SCOTT — Piano Soloist in "Concerto For Fun," November 7, 1949 COMMANDER IRVING JOHNSON — Colored movies, "Yankee's Wonder World." December 12, 1949 DR. FRANZ POLGAR — "Miracles of the Mind," February 7, 1950 ROBERT FRIARS — Colored movies, "Holiday in Switzerland." February 15, 1950 ROBERT FRIARS — Colored movies, "Holiday in France." Respectfully submitted, CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE *Donald E. Williamson 561 MR, WALTER E. SANDS, Chairman Blanks 217 MRS. ROBERT MOORE MR. GARDNER FROST Precinct Four *Donald M. Hager 529 *William L. Potter 529 Blanks 292 Report of Committee voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8:07 P.M. W. Roger Greeley presents report of Buckman Tavern Committee: The Town voted $10,000.00 to make the Buckman Tavern habitable. Your Committee has carried out the vote with a balance of $22.67 unexpended. * Town Meeting Members elected for term of one year. GEORGE E. GRAVES W. R. GREELEY A true record. WM. C. PAXTON Attest: Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8:08 P. M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Cferk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 Alan G. Adams presents report of Capital Expenditures Committee: VOTED: That the Report of the Committee to Study Present Capital. Outlay Requirements of the Town and Those that May be Reasonably Anticipated Within the Next Five years be accepted and the Committee discharged. Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on file 8:08 P. M. Errol H. Locke presents report of the Committee on Town Manager form of government: VOTED: That the report of the Committee on the Town Manager form of government be accepted and that the Committee be discharged. Report voted upon to be accepted and placed on fife 8:09 P. M. 162 ANNUAL REPORTS ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses CLERK & TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses 7,932,40 500.00 5,293.60 1,077.50 4,061.20 1,990.00 Walter E. Sands presents the following: ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint a Committee of five Personal Services 9,173.60 to study further the matter of a Town Manager for Lexington and to submit a re- Expenses 1,425.00 port with recommendations at the next Annual Town Meeting. William hi. Lyon offers the following motion: Carried unanimously 8:10 P. M. Moved that the total of 9,173.60 be amended to read 9433.60 the $260 Donald E. Williamson presents the following: additional to apply to the Senior Clerk. Seconded by Paul J. McCormack VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to Amendment as presented declared lost by voice vote at 8:26 P. M. appoint a committee of five registered voters of the Town, to be known as the Capital Expenditures Committee, to make a thorough study of the capital expend- LAW DEPARTMENT iture projects that may be required by the Town within the five year period 1951 Personal Services 3,000.00 to 1955 inclusive and to file a report at the next annual Town Meeting setting Special Fees 4,500.00 forth all such projects together with the Committee's recommendations as to the Expenses 325.00 projects that should be undertaken within the five year period and the approximate ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT — JURISDICTION SELECTMEN[ date on which each recommended project should be started. Expenses 2,700,00 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT — JURISDICTION TOWN CLERK Expenses 434.72 REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT Personal Services 715.00 Expenses 500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:13 P. M. Raymond W. James presents report of the Elementary School Building Com- mittee which was voted upon to be accepted and placed on fife 8;13 P. M. George P. Wadsworth makes verbal report concerning the progress of Fiske School and other Elementary schools 8:14 P. M. Article 3. VOTED: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Se- PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE lectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in Personal Services 24 950.80 anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951, and to Expenses 375.00 issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section Personal Services 7,935.20 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Expenses 20,950.00 Carried Unanimously 8:16 P. M. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Article 4. Read by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson Personal Services 17,391.92 VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year Expenses 975.00 and be assessed except where a transfer is indicated: BOARD OF APPEALS APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Expenses 600.00 Personal Services $595.00 PLANNING BOARD Expenses 900.00 Expenses 1,750.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 76,265.51 Expenses 7,798.00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses 6,629.48 1,560.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses BUILDING & PLUMBING DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses WIRE INSPECTOR Personal Services Expenses SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Personal Services Expenses INSECT SUPPRESSION Personal Services Wages & Expenses SHADE TREES Wages & Expenses FOREST FIRES Personal Services Wages & Expenses DOG OFFICER Personal Services Expenses HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses DOG CLINIC Expenses DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services Expenses POSTURE CLINIC Expenses VITAL STATISTICS Expenses ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services SEWER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses SEWER SERVICES Services 87,825.41 16,982.67 5,000.00 1,075.00 1,100.00 225.00 660.00 300.00 544.50 2,581.12 11,358.48 50.00 500.00 125.00 500.00 3,600.00 4,880.00 393.00 2,000.00 1,050.00 925.00 25.00 618.75 4,800.00 17, 500.00 163 164 ANNUAL REPORTS DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Sundry Streets 29,500.00 (This amount to be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account) GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 10,800.00 CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES Wages & Expenses 8,500.00 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages & Expenses 13,000.00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses 67,000.00 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT — ROAD MACHINERY ACCOUNT Expenses 25,500.00 ( This amount to be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund) SNOW REMOVAL Wages & Expenses 30,000.00 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL Expenses 2,500.00 STREET LIGHTS Expenses 29,000.00 STREET SIGNS Expenses 1,300.00 PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 5,347,18 Administration 850.00 Aid & Expenses 26,000.00 DEPENDENT CHILDREN Aid & Expenses 17,136.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Aid & Expenses 80,000.00 VETERANS' BENEFITS Personal Services 1,144.01 Expenses 4,200.00 SOLDIERS' BURIALS Expenses 150.00 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey Personal Services 459,735.67 Expenses 104,575.00 Americanization Classes 203.00 Vocational Education 2,630.00 Handicraft Classes 4,820.00 CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Personal Services 22,500.00 Expenses 10,000.00 fin addition to the amount of $2284.78 received from the County for Dog Licenses) TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 RECREATION COMMITTEE Personal Services 6,200.00 Expenses 2,600.00 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Personal Services 2,953.50 Wages & Expenses 18,000.00 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Pension Accumulation Fund BOARD OF RETIREMENT Expenses MEMORIAL DAY Expenses ARMISTICE DAY Expenses INSURANCE Premiums PRINTING TOWN REPORT Expenses AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE Expenses ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Expenses UNCLASSIFIED Expenses WATER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses WATER SERVICES Wages & Expenses 22,350.72 325.00 300.00 50.00 16,600.00 1,200.00 350.00 100.00 300.00 34,600.00 21,500.00 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE — MUNROE Personal ServicesExpn522.5640.00 Article 9. VOTED: That the sum of $699.83 be appropriated and assessed Wages & Expenses 6,640.00 (Of which $640 are to be transferred for the unpaid bills for prior years of the following accounts: from the income Trust Fund — Munroe Cemetery and $6,000 are to be raised POSTURE CLINIC—Angela Ann Donnelly (1949) $ 73.00 by direct assessment) SCHOOL DEPT. EXPENSES—H. F. Staples & Co. Inc. (1949) 22.73 RECREATION COMMITTEE—Laffins Express (1949) 3.85 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE — WESTVIEW VETERANS' SERVICES—Dr. Leonard V. Short (1948-1949) 8.00 Personal Services 893.75 TOWN OFFICES AND CARY Wages & Expenses 10,300.00 MEMORIAL BLDG. EXPENSES Carpenter Mfg. Co. (1947) „ 527.25 fOf which $1,000 are to be transferred WELFARE DEPARTMENT—Dr. Thomas M. Tierney (1949) 9.00 from the income Trust Fund—Westview HEALTH DEPARTMENT—Dr. Winthrop W. Harrington (1949) 56.00 Cemetery and $9,300 are to be raised Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. by direct assessment.) 166 ANNUAL REPORTS All items under Article 4 as read voted upon and carried unanimously at 8:40 P. M. Article 4. INTEREST ON DEBT Interest $ 22,341.25 AND FURTHER VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated: Maturing Debt 245,000.00 Of which $13.50 is to be transferred from Premium on Loans; $124,000 is to be transferred from the Reserved for Payment of Water Loan Account and $129,986.50 is to be raised by direct assessment. George W. Emery, Chairman, states original figure should read and be amended to read $254,000.00 instead of $245,000.00. Amendment voted upon and Carried Unanimously 8:41 P. M. Main motion with the figure $254,000.00 voted upon and carried unani- mously 8:41 P. M, Article 5. VOTED: To establish the salary and compensation of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of taxes as follows: Town Treasurer $1,700.00 Town Clerk 2,400.00 Town Collector of Taxes 4,100.00 and to appropriate therefor the sum of $8,200.00 to be raised by direct assess- ment. Carried Unanimously 8:42 P. M. Article 6. VOTED: That the sum of $300.00 be appropriated and assessed to pay the necessary expenses of school officers incurred outside the Common- wealth in securing information upon matters in which the Town is interested or which may tend to improve the service in the School Department, Carried Unanimously 8:43 P. M. Article 7. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:43 P. M. Article 8. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:44 P, M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167' Article 10. VOTED: To appropriate $20,000 for the Reserve Fund and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $5,000 from the Overlay Reserve Fund and the balance of $15,000 to be raked by direct assessment. Carried Unanimously 8:45 P. M. Article 11. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1950. Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. Article 12. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M. Article 13. VOTED: That the sum of $7,000 be appropriated as a sup- plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to money already appropriated for the construction of a new East Lexington Fire Station, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $7,000 from the Excess and De- ficiency Account." Carried Unanimously 8:50 P, M. Article 14. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains not less than six inches but less than sixteen inches in diam- eter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate for payment thereof the sum of $61,500, of which $45,000 are to be transferred as follows:--- $10,000 from the Excess and Deficiency Account, $25,000 from the Water Assessment Fund, and $10,000 from the Water Department Available Surplus Fund; and the balance of $16,500 is to be raised by direct assessment. Carried Unanimously 8:50 P. M, Article 15. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate for payment thereof the sum of $58,000 of which $30,000 are to be transferred from the Sewer Assessment Fund, and the balance of $28,000 is to be transferred from the Excess and De- ficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:55 P. M. Article 16. VOTED: That the sum of $10,000 be appropriated as a sup- plementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with money already appropriated for the construction of and land acquisition for sanitary sewers in that part of Lexington known as the North Branch Vine Brook, as shown on a set of plans in the office of the Town Engineer, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $i 0,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 8:57 P. M. Howard A. Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee states that the Appropriation Committee approves the above transfer. 168 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 17. VOTED: That the sum of $1,250 be appropriated and assessed for the purchase of a new cruising car for the Police Department, and that the Police Department be and hereby is authorized to turn in a used cruising car to apply toward the purchase price. Carried Unanimously 8:58 P, M. Article 18. VOTED: That the sum of $11,351.21 be appropriated and as- sessed for pensions for retired members of the Police Department, and that the sum of $5,391.54 be appropriated and assessed for pensions for retired members of the Fire Department under General Laws, Chapter 32, as amended. Carried Unanimously 8:59 P. M. Article 19. VOTED: That the sum of $1,500 be appropriated and assessed for highway maintenance under authority of General Laws, Chapter 90, as amended, said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the Commonwealth or County or both for that purpose. Carried Unanimously 9:00 P. M. Article 20. VOTED: That the sum of $6,000 be appropriated for the con- struction of Coolidge Avenue, of which $4,743.92 are to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, $348.15 are to be transferred from the Street Con- struction Follen Road Loan Account, and the balance of $907.93 is to be trans- ferred from the National Defense Loan Account, said sum or any portion thereof to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both far that purpose. Carried Unanimously 9:01 P. M. Article 21. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks at such locations as they shall determine, where the abutting owner pays one-half of the cost thereof, or otherwise in their discretion, and that the sum of $6,000 be appropriated and assessed therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:02 P. M. Article 22. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install curbings at such locations as they may determine, and that the sum of $2,000 be appropriated and assessed therefor. Carried Unanimously 9:03 P. M. Article 23. VOTED: That the sum of $3,500 be appropriated and assessed for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, under General Laws, Chapter 252, Section 4A. Carried Unanimously 9:05 P. M. Article 23A. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install drains in such land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor, and to appropriate and assess for payment thereof the sum of $2,500. Carried Unanimously 9:06 P, M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 Article 24. VOTED: To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund by crediting to said Fund an amount based on hourly rental for the use of motor- ized equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects carried on under the direction of said Department or other Departments of the Town, the amount of said charge not to exceed the amount allowed by the State for the use of similar equipment. Carried Unanimously 9;07 P. M. Article 25. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Gen- eral Laws, Chapter 41, Section 4A, Carried Unanimously 9:08 P. M. Article 26. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as they may determine prior to the final adjournment of the 1951 Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 9:08 P. M. Article 27. VOTED; That the sum of $18,700 be appropriated kr the purchase of equipment for the Department of Public Works and to provide far the payment thereof by a transfer of $18,700 from the Road Machinery Fund. Carried Unanimously 9:08 P. M. Article 28. VOTED; That the sum of $1,900 be appropriated and assessed for the purchase of a so-called Chief's car for the Fire Department. Carried Unanimously 9:09 P. M. Article 29. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to enter into a contract for the erection of toilet and locker facilities at the Center Playground, the site, plans and specifications to be determined or approved by the Selectmen, and to appropriate and assess the sum of $8,500 for payment therefor. Francis W. Copp presents amendment that the Article be indefinitely post- poned. Amendment voted upon and declared lost 9:14 P. M. Main motion as read voted upon and Carried Unanimously 9:24 P. M. Article 30. VOTED: That the sum of $4,800 be appropriated and assessed for the development of Kinneen's Pond as a recreation area, including re -grading, draining and seeding, the same to be expended, by contract or otherwise, by or under the direction of the Selectmen. Carried Unanimously 9:27 P. M. Article 31. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on .behalf of the Town to accept as a gift for all purposes for which a highway is com- monly used a certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Lowell Street, .opposite the intersection of Maple Street with Lowell Street, and bounded and .described as follows: --- EASTERLY by a line beginning at a point on the easterly line of Lowell Street, which point is 46.31 feet south of the paint of curvature of a curve of radius 633.85, said first mentioned point being the point of curvature of a curve of radius 716.316, then bearing to the left and running in a southeast- erly direction along said last mentioned curve 750.749 feet to a stone bound, which is a point of reverse curvature; WESTERLY by the present easterly line of Lowell Street; and containing about 21,818 square feet. Carried Unanimously 9:29 P. M. 170 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 32, VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to convey all right, title and interest of the Town in all or any part or parts of a cer- tain triangular parcel of land situated on Massachusetts Avenue in the so-called "Colonial Heights" section of Lexington containing about 6,990 square feet and described as Parcel 1 in a deed from Edward J. Gavin to the Town of Lexington dated September 27, 1932 and recorded in Middlesex South District, Registry of Deeds, Book 5675, Page 423, upon such terms and conditions as they may ap- prove. Carried Unanimously 9:30 P. M. Article 33. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and directed for, on behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lexington to make, execute, acknowledge, seal and deliver to Robert H. Moore, Jr. and Elizabeth D. Moore, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, both of said Lexington, a deed conveying to them all the right, title and interest of the Town in and to the following described real estate:— "Three certain lots of land with the buildings thereon on Tarbell Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, being Lots 165, 166 and 167 on plan of land Liberty Heights belonging to Jacob W. Wilbur, by A. L. Eliot, surveyor, dated November 19, 1909, recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Pian Book 182, Plan 41, bounded and described as fol lows:— NORTHWESTERLY by Tarbell Avenue as shown on said plan, ninety (90) feet NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 164 as shown on said plan, ninety-one (91) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by land of owners unknown, ninety (90) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 168 as shown on said plan, ninety (90) feet. Containing 8157 square feet of land according to said plan", for the purpose of confirming and correcting a tax title release deed dated July 1, 1919, recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 4297, Page 214, erro- neously executed by George D. Harrington, Treasurer of the Town at that time. Carried Unanimously 9:33 P. M. Article 34, VOTED: To appropriate and assess the sum of $1,632.50 for the settlement of damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain for highway purposes of approximately 765 square feet of land on Waltham Street from land now owned by Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay by order of the County Commissioners dared August 3, 1925 and for the settlement of the claims of said Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay against the Town for damages for al- leged trespass upon other land of theirs in connection with the widening of Wal- tham Street in 1949, and to approve the agreement entered into by the Selectmen and said Herman MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay providing for such settlement, which agreement was subject to the approval of the Town. Carried Unanimously 9:37 P. M. Article 35. VOTED: That the sum of $3,500 be appropriated for the de- velopment and grading of additional land in the Sunset Section layout in Westview TOWN OF LEXINGTON 171 Cemetery and the development of additional roadways therein, and to provide for payment thereof by transfer of $3,500 from the Westview Sale of Lots Fund. Carried Unanimously 9:37 P. M. Article 36. VOTED: That the sum of $1,500 be appropriated and assessed for the purchase of a light -weight truck for the Cemetery Department. Carried Unanimously 9:38 P, M, The Moderator states if no objection Artieles 37-40 inclusive would be taken up together. There were no objections from the Town Meeting Members and so voted 9:39 P, M. Mrs, Ruth Morey, Chairman of the School Committee, under Articles 37-40 inclusive, presented the following: Articles 37 to 40 inclusive. VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized to obtain detailed plans, specifications and working drawings for remodeling the Munroe School, for constructing an addition to the Parker School, both substantially in accordance with preliminary plans submitted and recommended by the School Committee, for finishing and equipping an ad- ditional room or additional rooms in the Adams School, and for repairing and remodeling the Junior High School Building; and that the sum of $15,000 be appropriated to pay the expense of obtaining such plans, specifications and drawings, and that payment thereof be provided by the transfer of $15,000 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:43 P. M. Article 41. VOTED: To establish as a town way or accept the layout of as a town way, Watson Road from Robbins Road southwesterly to Lexington Ave- nue, a distance of approximately 308 feet, as 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 19, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary or appropriate therefor and for the construction thereof, and to appropriate for construction of said road and for land acquisition the sum of $4,500 and to provide payment thereof by the transfer of $4,500 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:44 P, M. Article 42. VOTED: That the sum of $4,000 be appropriated and assessed to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money already appropriated for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, Carried Unanimously 9:46 P. M. Article 43. VOTED: Richard P. Cromwell moves the Article be indefinitely postponed and so voted unanimously 9:47 P. M. Article 44. VOTED: George W. Emery moves for indefinite postponement, so voted unanimously 9:48 P. M. Article 2. Presented by Paul J. McCormack. VOTED: That a Committee of 5 be appointed by the Moderator to make a study of the salary and tenure status of the employees in the town service with a view to rewarding long and faithful service to the town by special salary increases after 25 years service and that the committee report to a special meeting if one is called in 1950 or, in the alternative, to the next Annual Town Meeting. 172 ANNUAL REPORTS Motion as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote 9:51 P. M. As alt the Articles of the Warrant were completed the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. 9:52 P. M. "Article 2. Presented by George W. Emery. 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. Cary for the current year. Carried Unanimously 8:14'P, M. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Middlesex, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting' In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Thursday the first day of June, A. D. 1950, at 8 o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Clerk and Treasurer's Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, by transfer from the Parking Meter Account, or by any com- bination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 3, To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for additions, replacements, repairs and alterations to the heating system in the Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building, including installation of heating controls and of oil burning equipment, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropria- tion, by transfer from available funds, or by the issue of notes or bonds of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation in addition to the sum of $8,500 appropriated under Article 29 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Town Meeting, the entire amount to be used for the erection of toilet facilities at the Center Playground, and to provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town a deed conveying to the Town in fee a certain parcel of land in which the Town now has a sower easement, containing about 1020 square feet and being shown as Lot 3B on a "Plan Showing Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 7, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 173 Massachusetts Avenue Terrace Development and Proposed Drain Easement, Lex- ington, Mass., Oct. 4, 1949, William M. Bums, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town a grant or grants of land adjoining Oak Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Ellis Street, or of rights therein, for all purposes of a Town way so as to provide a width of forty (40) feet for Oak Street, as shown on a plan entitled 'Plan of Proposed Widening of Oak Street, Lexington, Mass., April 10, 1950, William M. Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, ar act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to proceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by them, and with the original equipping and furnishing of such addition, and to let contracts, and provide for payment therefor by the issue of bonds, or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to proceed with remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to the Parker School, Munroe SchaoI, Adams School and Junior High School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by them, and to let contracts, and provide for payment therefor by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, by direct appropriation, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school purposes, a certain parcel of !and of substantially triangular shape situated north of and adjoining the Parker School, said land containing approximately 2,644 square feet and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Additional Land for Parker School, Lexington, Mass., May, 1950, William M. Burns, Town En- gineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, and provide far payment therefor by direct appropriation or by a transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will create an Elementary School Sites Com- mittee of seven, consisting of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two mem- bers of the Planning Board, two members of the School Committee, and ane mem- ber of the Appropriation Committee, the members to be designated by the Chair- man of the respective Board or Committee, to study and make recommendations not later than the next Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elemen- tary school sites and with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may rec- ommend, and to make an appropriation for the expenses of such Committee and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation of by a transfer from avail- able funds or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint a High School Building Committee of fifteen residents of the Town, at least two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, said Committee to review existing plans for a new High School, with authority to recommend revi- 174 ANNUAL REPORTS sions in such plans, to consult with experts in the field, to obtain an estimate or estimates of current costs of construction, and to make recommendations not later than the next Annual Town Meeting; and to appropriate money for the expense of such Committee, and provide for payment therefor by direct appropriation or by a transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings there - an, to the Town Clerk, on ar before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of May, A. D., 1950. GEORGE W. EMERY FREDERICK M. GAY DONALD E. NICKERSON WILLIAM H. DRfSCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT Selectmen of Lexington A true copy, Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington. CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: May 22, 1950. I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, "postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters nine days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington. SPECIAL. TOWN MEETING JUNE T, 1950 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson, at 8:05 P. M. There were 142 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting, until motion made and seconded that further reading be waived. Carried Unanimously 8:06 P. M. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Constables return of the warrant. 8:06 P. M. Article 1. Howard A. Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the Appropriation Committee's Report, which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:07 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 175 Article 2. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M. Gay. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $1,000. be appropriated for Clerk and Treasurer's Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $1,000. from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and to reimburse said account by trans- fers from the Parking Meter Account as funds therefor are or become available in the Parking Meter Account, Carried Unanimously 8:11 P. M. Article 3. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M. Gay. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:11 P. M. Article 4. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M. Gay. VOTED: That the sum of $1800. be appropriated as a supplementary ap- propriation in addition to the sum of $8,500. appropriated under Article 29 of the Warrant for the 1950 Annual Tawn Meeting, the entire amount to be used for the erection of toilet facilities at the Center Playground, and to provide for payment thereof by the transfer of $1800. from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Howard A. Patterson of the Appropriation Committee, states that the Appro- priation Committee recommends the amount be $1,500. Main motion voted upon .as presented for $1,800, and carried at 8:14 P. M. Article 5. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M. Gay. VOTED; That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to accept on be- half of the Town a deed conveying to the Town in fee a certain parcel of land in which the Town now has a sewer easement, containing about 1,020 square feet and being shown as Lot 3B on a "Plan Showing Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 7, Massachusetts Avenue Terrace Development and Proposed Drain Easement, Lex- ington, Mass„ Oct. 4, 1949, William M. Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, upon terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P. M. Article 6. Presented by Selectman, Frederick M. Gay. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to accept on behalf of the Town a grant or grants of land adjoining Oak Street between Massa- chusetts Avenue and Ellis Street, or of rights therein, for all purposes of at a Town way so as to provide a width of forty (40) feet for Oak Street, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Widening of Oak Street, Lexington, Mass., April 10, 1950, William M. Burns, Town Engineer", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer. Carried Unanimously 8:17 P. M. Article 7. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee. VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby are authorized to pro- ceed with the construction of an addition to the Parker School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by them, and with the original equipping and furnishing of such addition; and to let contracts therefor, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $105,000., and to pro- vide for payment thereof by a transfer of $5,000. from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and the balance of $100,000., to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes 176 ANNUAL REPORTS of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100,000., and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, as amended, within a period not exceeding twenty years. Carried Unanimously 8:32 P, M. Article 8. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee. VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby are authorized to pro- ceed with remodeling, reconstructing or making extraordinary repairs to the Parker School, Munroe School, Adams School and Junior High School in accordance with plans submitted and recommended by them, or as such plans may be changed by them, and to let contracts therefor; and to appropriate therefor the sum of $90,000., and to provide for payment thereof by the transfer of $35,000. from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and the balance of $55,000. to be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $55,000. and issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with pro- visions of the Acts of 1948, Chapter 275, within a period not exceeding ten years. Carried Unanimously 8:35 P. M. Article 9. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized, on behalf of the Town, to purchase or take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school pur- poses, a certain parcel of land substantially triangular shape situated north of and adjoining the Parker School, said land containing approximately 2,644 square feet and being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Proposed Additional Land for Parker School, Lexington, Mass., May, 1950, William M. Bums, Town Engineer," a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer, and to appropriate for pay- ment thereof the sum of $100., said sum to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:39 P. M. Article 10. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman of School Committee VOTED: To create an Elementary School Sites Committee of seven, consist- ing of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two members of the Planning Board, two members of the School Committee and one member of the Appropria- tion Committee, the members to be designated by the Chairman of the respective Board or Committee, to study and make recommendations not later than the next Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elementary school sites and with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may recommend, and to ap- propriate the sum of $1,000. for the expenses of such Committee and to pro- vide for payment thereof by a transfer of $1,000. from the Elementary School Building Committee Account. Paul J. McCormack presents the following amendment: VOTED: To create an Elementary School Sites Committee of seven, consist- ing of two members of the Board of Selectmen, two members of the •Planning Board and two members of the School Committee, and one member of the Ap- propriation Committee, the members to be designated by the Chairman of the re- spective board or committee, to study and make recommendations not later than the next Annual Town Meeting on the location of two new elementary school sites and with authority to obtain options on such sites as they may recommend, and to make an appropriation for the expenses of such committee and provide for pay- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 177 ment therefor by direct appropriation or by a transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Under this Article the Appropriation Committee recommends the adoption of this article and the appropriation of $500.00. such sum to be transferred from the Elementary School Building Committee Account. Amendment as presented by Paul J. McCormack, voted upon and declared lost by voice votes. 8:44 P. M. Main question under Article 10 as presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey voted upon and carried unanimously. 8:44 P. M. Article 11. Presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey, Chairman School Committee. VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to ,appoint a High School Building Committee of fifteen residents of the Town, at least two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, said Committee to study plans, to consult with experts in the field, to obtain an estimate or estimates of current costs of construction, and to make recommendations not later than the next Annual Town Meeting, and to appropriate the sum of $3,000. for the ex- penses of such Committee, and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of $3,000. from the Elementary School Building Committee Account. Harold B. Lamont moves that the Article be indefinitely postponed. Post- ponement Voted upon and declared lost. 8:47 P. M. Main motion under Article 11 as presented by Mrs. Ruth Morey voted upon and declared carried. 8:47 P. M. Frank A. Currier, Jr. asks to have Article 1 reopened. The Moderator asks if any objections. Being no objections, Article 1 declared open at 8:48 P. M. Article 1. VOTED: That the Moderator be authorized and is hereby direct- ed to appoint a Committee of five consisting of a resident architect, a member of the School Committee, a member of the Planning Board, and two other residents of the Town to make a study as to the advisability of establishing a policy of using colonial architecture only in the designing of future town buildings and to rec- commend a method by which the policy if adopted could be carried out. Question voted upon by voice vote which was declared undecided by the Moderator whereby a standing vote was taken as follows: In Favor 16 44 22 82 Carried 8:55 P. M. Tellers A, G. Adams W. H. Lyon W. R. Greeley Meeting dissolved at 8:56 P. M. Attest: Opposed 11 23 11 45 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 178 ANNUAL REPORTS WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington Center, (Precinct Two, Three and Four), on TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1950 at 8:00 o'clock A. M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the nomination of candi- dates of Political Parties for the following offices: Governor for this Commonwealth Lieutenant Governor for this Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver -General for this Commonwealth Auditor of the Commonwealth for this Commonwealth Attorney General for this Commonwealth Representative in Congress for 5th Congressional District Councillor for 6th Councillor District Senator for 7th Middlesex Senatorial District Two Representatives in General Court for 7th Middlesex Representative District District Attorney for Middlesex District One County Commissioner for Middlesex County One Sheriff for Middlesex County The polls will be open from 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, an or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 28th day of August, A. D., 1950. GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT DONALD E. NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY Selectmen of Lexington. A true copy, Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: August 25, 1950. have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a print- ed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 19, 1950 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Precinct One Charles J. Dailey Warden George F. Foster Inspector The polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A. M. and re - Mary E. Stankard Inspector ermined open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time after due notice they were Mary A. Rowland Tel ler declared closed. Rose A. McLaughlin Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Ilda J. Field Teller The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Helga M. Carlson Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Precinct 1.—Nineteen hundred sixteen 1916 Gwendoline Johnson Teller Precinct 2.—Fifteen hundred fifty-five 1555 Bemire F. Melly Teller Precinct 3.—Seventeen hundred thirty-one 1731 Precinct 4.—Ninteen hundred fifty-two 1952 180 ANNUAL REPORTS Florence M. Bruce Teller Nancy Buckley Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller James T. McGann Teller Gladys T. Watson Teller Rosalie MacDonald Teller William Sullivan Teller Precinct Four Lester Andrews Warden Laurina M. Wilson inspector Mary J. Ferry • Clerk I-lelen M. Kirk Inspector Mary A. Spellman Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Michael McDonough -Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller Ingrid Newhall Teller Joseph P. Ahern Teller Precinct Two Total—Seventy-one hundred fifty-four 7154 Elizabeth R. Nourse Warden Ralph Dale Inspector The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Randall Richards Inspector sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Gertrude H. Mara Teller Mary 5. H. Ellis Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes sealed, signed by the Mary G. Oliver Teller election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk Edward McGrory Teller at his office. Barbara M. O'Connor Teller Elizabeth Downey Teller The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the Beatrice F. Morse Teller results as follows: Precinct 1 Ballots Cast: Dem. 86 Rep. 467 Total 553 Precinct Three Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dem. 42 Rep. 590 Total 632 Charles F. Vaughan Warden Precinct 3 Ballots Cast: Dem. 38 Rep. 663 Total 703 Emma Zitso Inspector Precinct 4 Ballots Cast: Dem. 52 Rep. 590 Total 642 Elizabeth McCormack Clerk Henry P. Meade Inspector Totals: Dem. 218 Rep.2310 2528 Edna D. Anderson Teller TOWN Ur LEXINGTON 181 182 ANNUAL REPORTS REPUBLICAN PARTY ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre.l Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total GOVERNOR Frederick Ayer, Jr. 173 210 243 160 786 Pre. I Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edward Robert Butterworth 40 55 63 60 218 Clarence A. Barnes 48 50 67 55 220 George Fingold 166 226 238 248 878 Arthur W. Coolidge 202 202 250 235 889 Edwin W, Hadley 47 54 56 62 239 Louis E. Denfeld 58 76 94 73 301 Frank F. Walters 15 12 27 29 83 Frankland W. L. Miles 22 32 28 53 135 Blanks 26 33 36 31 126 Daniel Needham 109 207 209 148 673 467 590 663 590 2310 Edward M. Rowe 22 14 14 18 68 Blanks 6 9 1 8 24 CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total 467 590 663 590 2310 Edith Nourse Rogers 404 504 552 534 1994 Blanks 63 86 111 56 316 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Laurence Curtis 153 200 207 214 774 Warren G. Harris 22 28 25 27 102 Daniel E. McLean 36 56 27 27 146 Harris 5. Richardson 108 110 189 130 537 Robert H. W. Welch, Jr. 125 183 195 172 675 Blanks 23 13 20 20 76 467 590 663 590 2310 SECRETARY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John Adams 44 51 76 76 247 William B. Bailey 65 65 59 51 240 Henry Clay 13 10 10 11 44 Douglas Lawson 53 95 105 76 329 Randall W. (Randy) Weeks 87 136 117 116 456 Russell A. Wood 141 172 208 178 699 Ada F. York 10 19 21 30 80 Blanks 54 42 67 52 215 467 590 663 590 2310 TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Fred J. Burrell 225 227 270 299 1021 Roy C. Papalia 201 336 363 256 1156 Blanks 41 27 30 35 133 467 590 663 590 2310 AUDITOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total William G. Andrew 360 461 533 468 1822 Warren A. Rodd 36 46 38 50 170 Blanks 7i 83 92 72 318 467 590 663 590 2310 467 590 663 590 2310 COUNCILLOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Paul J. Allen 37 42 43 38 160 Wilbur E. Babcock 8 13 14 27 62 Norman 5. Baxter 38 51 55 54 198 Ernest Brenner 50 66 51 76 243 Overton W. Crawford 7 12 16 16 51 Simon Cutter 3 7 10 12 32 Chester P. Davis, Jr. 47 71 79 54 251 John J. Gaige 4 7 8 0 19 Kenneth W. Harvey 24 36 48 39 147 Samuel Ingram 8 15 16 11 50 Frank L. Johnson, 2nd 7 10 15 18 50 Clarence P. Kidder 79 89 119 77 364 James H. Lynch 11 7 5 8 31 G. Francis Mitchell 7 10 3 8 28 Waiter M. Simmons 51 51 54 50 206 Blanks 86 103 127 102 418 467 590 663 590 2310 SENATOR Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total George J. Evans 411 521 582 534 2048 Blanks 56 69 81 56 262 467 590 663 590 2310 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Tata1 John Brox 159 220 269 226 874 Charles E. Ferguson 401 510 585 505 2001 Everett B. Fox 44 46 67 53 210 Alden M. Rollins 145 186 232 191 754- Blanks 54Blanks 185 218 173 205 781 934 1180 1326 1180 4620 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 183 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total George E. Thompson 370 474 541 502 1887 Blanks 97 116 122 88 423 467 590 663 590 2310 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre. i Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Melvin G. Rogers 299 408 475 407 1589 Harry Gath, Jr. 68 81 91 78 318 Thomas P. Lane 29 18 12 23 82 Blanks 71 83 85 82 321 467 590 663 590 2310 SHERIFF Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Smith J. Adams 33 27 31 34 125 Howard W. Fitzpatrick 41 50 34 60 185 Frederick L. Galbraith 9 12 16 10 47 Walter E. Lawrence 124 101 106 99 430 Jesse A. Rogers 10 15 17 21 63 Francis P. Shea, Jr. 23 18 18 20 79 A. Warren Stearns 200 340 420 326 1286 Blanks 27 27 21 20 95 467 590 663 590 2310 DEMOCRATIC PARTY GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Paul A. Dever 57 33 32 43 165 Charles E. Jeff Sullivan 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 28 9 6 9 52 86 42 38 52 218 184 ANNUAL REPORTS SECRETARY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total Edward J. Cronin 40 20 22 20 102 Anthony L. Bruno 1 2 0 i 4 Stephen J. Carr 5 1 1 3 10 Martin Graham 1 0 0 0 1 Paul V. Shaughnessy 15 12 12 22 61 Alfred L. Smith 6 0 0 1 7 Alfred R. Vitale 5 0 0 0 5 John F. Welch 4 2 1 0 7 Blanks 9 5 2 5 21 TREASURER 86 42 38 52 218 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John E. Hurley 74 37 32 46 189 Blanks 12 5 6 6 29 86 42 38 52 218 AUDITOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas J. Buckley 76 36 33 45 190 .Blanks 10 6 5 7 28 86 42 38 52 218 ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Francis E. Kelly 56 30 26 34 146 Benjamin F. Chesky 8 5 4 2 19 Eli Y. Krovitsky 1 2 2 1 6 Isadore H. Y. Muchnik 11 5 3 7 26 ' Blanks 10 0 3 8 21 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 86 42 38 52 218 Pre. 1 Pra. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Charles F. Jeff Sullivan 42 23 24 23 112 William M. Bergen 5 2 2 4 13 G. Edward Bradley 13 4 4 9 30 John Francis Cahill 5 5 6 7 23 J. Frank Murphy 8 0 0 4 16 Blanks 13 4 2 5 24 86 42 38 52 218 CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total James A. Cullen 42 25 21 22 110 Clement Gregory McDonough 29 11 14 22 76 Blanks 15 6 3 8 32 86 42 38 52 218 TOWN OF LEXINGTON COUNCILLOR 185 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Tatai John F. Casey 37 19 18 15 89 Vincent J. Bowen 1 1 2 2 6 Robert E. Donovan 17 8 7 12 44 T, Richard Hurley 12 2 2 1 17 John J. Hynes 5 5 3 5 18 Allan J. MacDonald 2 0 0 4 6 Walter E. Schofield 2 3 2 4 11 Blanks 10 4 4 9 27 SENATOR 86 42 38 52 218 Pre. ] Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Walter F. Harrington 43 27 23 29 122 Roger S. Hoar 26 8 10 10 54 Blanks 17 7 5 13 42 86 42 38 52 218 186 ANNUAL REPORTS Frederick T. McDermott 4 1 2 6 13 Sylvester J. McGrail 1 0 1 0 2 Dennis F. O'Keefe 0 2 0 0 2 Thomas J. O'Neil 20 11 3 7 41 Thomas R. Rawson 8 6 10 1 I 35 John F. Sullivan 5 2 3 4 14 Francis Andrew Walsh ..... 4 1 2 0 7 Blanks 11 2 4 6 23 86 42 38 52 218 SHERIFF Pre. i Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Patrick J, Brennan 19 6 7 6 38 William Thomas Desmond 7 3 1 4 15 Howard W. Fitzpatrick 32 17 23 24 96 Thomas J. Keating 4 7 1 4 16 Clarence E. Lord 7 1 1 3 12 D, Thomas Paoletti 1 2 0 1 4 Paul A. Sullivan 6 3 3 6 18 Blanks 10 3 2 4 19 86 42 38 52 218 REPRESENTATIVES Attest: Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas F. Murphy 58 32 30 40 160 Paul J. McCormack 26 15 4 0 35 John S. Kelly 1 0 0 0 1 TOWN WARRANT Blanks 87 47 42 64 240 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: DISTRICT ATTORNEY 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 Pre. I Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday, Alfred Paul Farese 12 9 6 5 32 the thirtieth day of October, 1950, at 8:00 P. M. then and there to act on the John F. Finnerty 14 10 4 16 44 following articles: William Henry Gerety 6 2 1 3 12 John F. Kelley ' 38 17 22 19 96 Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Blanks 16 4 5 9 34 Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. —__ Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept from Mrs. Albert Ball — 86 42 38 52 218 Tenney a gift of lighting equipment to illuminate the Lexington Minute -Man statue, and of a fund of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund" and held in trust, the income therefrom to be used to COUNTY COMMISSIONER provide nightly illumination of the statue, and determine the manner in which such Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total fund shall be held and administered. Thomas B. Brennan 24 6 8 7 45 Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to accept a bequest of $10,000 to John L. Cotter 1 7 1 2 11 the Bridge Charitable Fund that is contained under the will of Frederick W. Bridge, Thomas L. Crowley 2 0 2 3 7 late of Winchester, Middlesex Probate Court No. 239177, and provide that the Charles Cullinane 2 1 0 4 7 same shall be held by the trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and administered Daniel J. Donovan 2 1 2 1 6 by them as part of and on the same terms as said Fund, or act in any other man - Thomas F. Lally 2 2 0 1 5 ner in relation thereto. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. 172 84 76 104 436 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Old Age Assistance --Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- expended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Board of Health—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and pro- vide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Veterans' Benefits --Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- expended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- expended balances in current appropriations and any special sewer funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Water Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- expended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote' to appropriate an additional sum of money for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 11. To see if the Town wilt vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Board of Appeals—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 12. To see f the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Elections Department—Jurisdiction of Selectmen, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, in- cluding unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in arty other manner in relation thereto. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Cary Memorial Library --Personal Services, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the pur- chase of a one thousand gallon pumper for the Fire Department and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances 188 ANNUAL REPORTS in current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these meth- ods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Fire Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and pro- vide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the balance of $50,000.00 of a loan of $125,000.00 authorized under Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant for the 1949 Annual Town Meeting and now remaining unused. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a civil defense by-law substantially in the form hereinafter set forth, or act in any other manner in re- lation thereto. CIVIL DEFENSE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE. There is hereby established a department of civil defense (hereinafter called the "department"). It shall be the function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined in Section 1, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions as authorized or directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or general regulations promulgated thereunder, and to exercise any authority delegated to it by the gover- nor under said Chapter 639. Section 2. DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE. The department shall be under the direction of a director of civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") who shall be appointed by the board of selectmen. The director shall have direct re- sponsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the department, subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen, and shall receive such salary, if any, as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to time by the board of selectmen. The director may, within the limits of the amounts ap- propriated therefor and with the approval of the board of selectmen, appoint such experts, clerks and other assistants as the work of the department may require and may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make such expenditures as may be necessary to execute effectively the purposes of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950. The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the board of se- lectmen, to appoint district co-ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf of the town, subject to approval of the board'of selectmen, services, equipment, sup- plies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of civil defense, offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any person, firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer. The director shall cause appropriate records to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts, grants or loans. Section 3. CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL. There is hereby estab- lished a civil defense advisory council (hereinafter called the "council"). Said council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense and such other department heads and such other persons as the board of selectmen may deem necessary. Such member of said council as said board of selectmen shall from time to time designate shall serve as chairman of said council. Said council shall serve subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen and shall advise said board and the director on matters pertaining to civil defense. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 189 Section 4. POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN EVENT OF RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN. The police department is hereby author- ized to go to aid another city or town at the request of said city or town in the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so to do by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director. Section 5. TERMINATION OF BY-LAW. This by-law shall remain in force only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act in amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor. Section 6, DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as now in force, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation of or substitution for said Chapter 639. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for Civil Defense Department for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for pay- ment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the town, Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings there- on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of October, A. D., 1950. A true copy, Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington, GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT FREDERICK M. GAY DONALD E. NICKERSON CONSTABLE'S RETURN Selectmen of Lexington j October 16, 1950. To the Town Clerk I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JOHN C. RUSSELL, Constable of Lexington 190 ANNUAL REPORTS SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD OCTOBER 30, 1950 Called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:07 P. M. There were One hundred sixty-five Town Meeting members present. The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant, until motion was made and seconded further reading be waived. So voted. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the warrant. 8:08 P. M, Article 1, Howard A. Patterson presented Appropriation Committee report, which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:08 P. M. All articles presented by George W. Emery, Chairman Board of Selectmen un- less otherwise noted. Article 2, VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude from Mrs. Albert Ball Tenne,' a gift of lighting equipment to illuminate the Lexington Minute - Man Statue, and of a fund of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) to be known as the "Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund" and held in trust, the income therefrom to be used to provide nightly illumination of the Statue and that said sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) be paid to the Trustees of Public Trusts and be held and administered by them. Carried Unanimously 8:09 P. M. Article 3. VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude a bequest of $10,000 to the Bridge Charitable Fund that is contained under the will of Fred- erick W. Bridge, late of Winchester, Middlesex Probate Court No. 2391 77, and provides that the same shall be held by the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund and administered by them as part of and on the same terms as said Fund. Carried Unanimously 8:10 P. M. Article 4. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $3,000 be appropriated for Old Age Assistance—Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:11 P. M. Article 5. VOTED: That in addition to rnoney already appropriated the sum of $3,000 be appropriated for Public Welfare—Aid and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provi-fed by transfer from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:12 P. M. Article 6. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $1,360 be appropriated for Board of Health—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and De- ficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:13 P. M. Article 7. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $800 be appropriated for Veterans' Benefits—Aid and Expenses, for the balance TOWN OF LEXINGTON 191 of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8;14 P. M. Article 8. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Carried Unanimously 8:14 P. M. Article 9. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $7,000 be appropriated for Water Services—Wages and Expenses, for the bal- ance of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8;15 P. M. Article 1 0. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed, Carried Unanimously 8:16 P. M. Article 11. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $250 be appropriated for Board of Appeals—Expenses for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 8:17 P, M. Article 12. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $1150 be appropriated for Elections Department—Jurisdiction of Select- men, for the balance of the year 1 950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, Carried Unanimously 8:18 P. M. Article 13. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $250 be appropriated for Cary Memorial Library—Personal Services, for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Howard A. Patterson states Appropriation Committee in favor of $250.00 Carried Unanimously 8:19 P. M, Article 14, VOTED: That the sum of $16,322.50 be appropriated for the purchase of a one thousand gallon pumper for the Fire Department and that said sum be raised in the tax levy in 1 951 Carried Unanimously 8:22 P. M. Article 15. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated the sum of $200 be appropriated for Fire Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:23 P. M. Article 16. VOTED: To rescind the balance of $50,000 of a loan of $125,000 authorized under Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant for the 1949 An- nual Town Meeting, and now remaining unused, Carried Unanimously 8:24 P. M. Article 17. VOTED: To adopt a civil defense by-law as follows: CIVIL DEFENSE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE. There is hereby established a department of civil defense [hereinafter called the "department"), It shall be the function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined in Sec- tion 1, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions as author- ized or directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or general regu- lations promulgated thereunder, and to exercise any authority delegated to it by the governor under said Chapter 639. 192 ANNUAL REPORTS Section 2. DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE. The department shall be under the direction of a director of. civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") who shall be appointed by the board of selectmen. The director shall have direct re- sponsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the department, subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen, and shall receive such salary, if any, as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to time by the board of selectmen. The director may, within the limits of the amounts ap- propriated therefor and with the approval of the board of selectmen, appoint such experts, clerks and other assistants as the work of the department may require and may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make such expenditures as may be necessary to execute effectively the purposes of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the board of se- lectmen, to appoint district co-ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf of the town, subject to approval of the board of selectmen, services, equipment, sup- plies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of civil defense, offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any person, firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer. The director shall cause appropriate records to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts, grants or loans. Section 3. CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL. There is hereby estab- lished a civil defense advisory council [hereinafter called the "council"). Said council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense and such other department heads and such other persons as the board of selectmen may deem necessary. Such member of said council as said board of selectmen shall from time to time designate shall serve as chairman of said council. Said council shall serve subject to the direction and control of the board of selectmen and shall ad- vise said board and the director on matters pertaining to civil defense. Section 4. POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS 1N EVENT OF RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN. The police department is hereby author- ized to go to aid another city or town at the request of said city or town in the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so to do by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director. Section 5. TERMINATION OF BY-LAW. This by-law shall remain in force only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act or amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor. Section 6. DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as now in force, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation of or substitution for said Chapter 639. Carried Unanimously 8:29 P. M. Article 18. VOTED: That the sum of $1,000 be appropriated for Civil Defense Department for the balance of the year 1950; and that said sum be pro- vided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. All Articles acted upon the meeting declared dissolved at 8:30 P. M. ATTEST: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 193 WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Geetings: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet in the Adams School, East Lexington (Precinct One) and Cary Memorial Building, Lexington Center (Precincts Two, Three and Four), 'on TUESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1950 at 8:00 A. M., to cast their ballots far the following officers: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; Attorney General; Representative in Congress; Councillor; Senator; Representative in General Court (1, 2 or 3); District Attorney; County Commissioner, Sheriff. QUESTION NO. 1 Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution sum- marized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 9, 1947, received 244 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches 1 YE5 1 held June 8, 1949, received 242 votes in the affirmative and 7 f NO 1 1 in the negative? SUMMARY This proposed amendment of the Constitution provides for the time when the respective terms of office of the governor, lieutenant-govemor and councillors shall begin and the time when their respective terms shall end. It also makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of the governor elect before qualification for the office of governor; and it further makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of both the governor elect and the lieutenant governor elect before qualifica- tion for their respective offices. QUESTION NO. 2 Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution sum- marized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 4, 1948, received 154 votes in the affirmative and 44 in the negative, and in joint session of the two branches hed June 1 YES E 1 8, 1949, received 160 votes in the affirmative and 93 in the 1 NO 1 I negative? SUMMARY This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for an increase in the number of signatures of qualified voters required upon an initiative or upon a referendum petition, and it further makes provision for changes in legislative pro- cedures thereon with reference to dates upon, or within which, acts shall be done in the various stages necessary to be taken upon such petitions. 194 ANNUAL REPORTS QUESTION NO. 3 Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the YES House of Representatives did nor vote and on which the Senate 1 NO did not vote? I 1 I SUMMARY This measure provides for minimum payments of seventy-five dollars per .month, or eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assistance to deserving aged persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of relief and support. QUESTION NO. 4 Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the YES House of Represntatives did not vote and on which the Senate 1 NO did vote? SUMMARY This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commission for the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the Commonwealth, the net proceeds to be divided as follows: 50 per cent to the winners as prizes, 35 per cent for assistance to needy aged persons, 714 per cent for assistance to needy blind persons, 714 per cent for assistance to dependent children. QUESTION NO. 5 Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and 1 YES 1 139 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 13 in the 1 NO 1 1 affirmative and 25 in the negative? SUMMARY The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 1138 of chap- ter 175 of the General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) as most recently amended by section 4 of chapter 459 of the acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sen- tence which provides that the Commissioner of Insurance shall annually, on or be- fore September fifteenth, after due hearing and investigation, fix and establish fair and reasonable classifications of risks and adequate, just, reasonable and non -discriminatory premium charges to be used and charged by insurance companies in connection with the issue of execution of motor vehicle liability policies or bonds, as defined in section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, for the ensuing cal- endar year or any part thereof, but said classifications•and preminum charges shalt be uniform throughout the Commonwealth and shall not be fixed or established ac- cording to districts or zones. QUESTION N0. 6 A. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be per vnitted in this county? B. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed f YES 1 I dog races be permitted in this county? 1 NO 1 j TOWN OF LEXINGTON 195 QUESTION NO. 7 A. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other I YES 1 alcoholic beverages)? 1 NO1 B. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt bev- f YES I } erages)? I NO I 1 C. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the safe therein of ail alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises? 1 YES I NO QUESTION No. 8—RENT CONTROL (a) If a voter desires that this town shall declare by popular referendum that a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, he will vote "YES" on said question. (b) If he desires that federal rent control shall cease to be in effect in this town at the close of December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, he will vote "NO" on said question. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed to have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of said act. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is not in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed not to have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accommodations exists which requires the contin- uance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty-first, nine- teen hundred and fifty. Shall a declaration be made by popular referendum pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty and until the close of I YES 1 June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance I NO j j with the provisions of said Act? The polls will be open at 8:00 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M. And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 24th day of October, A. D., 1950, GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT A true copy, Attest: FREDERICK M. GAY JAMES F. MOWAT, DONALD E. NICKERSON Constable of Lexington. Selectmen of Lexington 196 ANNUAL REPORTS CONSTABLE'S RETURN October 30, 1950. To the Town Clerk: I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof In five (5) public places in the town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters eight days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1950 The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and were assigned to duty at the four precincts as follows: Precinct One Charles J. Dailey Warden George F. Stygles Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Ida J. Field Teller Rose I. McLaughlin Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Gwendoline Johnson Teller Bernice F. Melly Teller Frances J. Lewis Teller Mary Ella Clifford Teller Frances Ba lough Tesler Alice G. Marshall Teller Precinct Two Elizabeth A. Nourse Warden Randall Richards Inspector Mary 5. H. Ellis Inspector Gertrude H. Mara Clerk Edward McGrory Teller Barbara M. O'Connor Teller Elizabeth Downey Teller William A, Mulvey Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Mary M. Pierce Teller Eleanor T. Husted Teller Mary J. Williams Teller TOWN OE LEXINGTON 197 Precinct Three 198 ANNUAL REPORTS GOVERNOR. Charles F. Vaughan Warden Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Emma 2itso Inspector Paul A. Dever 598 379 348 472 1797 Nancy Buckley Inspector Arthur W. Coolidge 1037 1012 1174 1173 4396 E}ixabeth McCormack Clerk Horace 1. Hillis 5 3 4 3 15 Henry P. Meade Teller Mark R. Shaw 3 3 6 2 14 Ella G. Callahan Teller Blanks 20 9 14 34 77 James T. McGann Teller Gladys T. Watson Teller Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Rosalie MacDonald Teller Edna D. Anderson Teller LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Florence M. Bruce Teller William 5. Sullivan Teller Pre. 1' Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Charles F. Jeff Sullivan 552 332 307 410 1601 Precinct Four Laurence Curtis 1074 1056 1220 1223 4573 Lester L. Andrews Warden Lawrence Gilfedder .... 12 2 1 7 22 Laurina N. Wilson Inspector Blanks 25 16 18 44 103 Helen M. Kirk Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Mary A. Spellman Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller SECRETARY Michael J. McDonough Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Agnes G. Hall Teller Edward J. Cronin 579 336 328 415 1656 Ingrid Newhall Teller Russell A. Wood 1029 1028 1173 1189 4419 Eleanor M. Cosgrove Teller Ellsworth J. M. Dickson 8 3 9 7 27 Edith Boyd Teller Fred M. Ingersoll 14 6 3 5 28 Louise E. Ahern Teller Blanks 35 33 33 68 169 Catherine B. Ferry Teller Town Clerk, James .1, Carroll, read the Warrant for the State Election until further reading was waived by motion of Randall E. Richards, which was seconded and declared a unanimous vote. The polls were declared open in each precinct at eight A. M., and remained open in each precinct until eight P. M., at which time after due notice, they were closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The ballots were counted by the election officers in each precinct, the tally sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. The total registration of voters was 7736 (seven thousand seven hundred thirty-six.1 Pre. 1—Total number of voters: 2079 Two thousand seventy-nine Pre. 2—Total number of voters: 1673 Sixteen hundred seventy-three Pre. 3 -Total number of voters: 1833 Eighteen hundred thirty-three Pre. 4 -Total number of voters: 2148 Two thousand one hundred forty-eight The Town Clerk and Board of Registrars canvassed the result as follows: Pre. 1—Ballots cast: 1663 Sixteen hundred sixty-three Pre. 2—Ballots cast: 1406 Fourteen hundred six Pre, 3—Ballots cast: 1546 Fifteen hundred forty-six Pre. 4—Ballots cast: 1684 Sixteen hundred eighty-four Total vote cast: 6299 Six thousand two hundred ninety-nine Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John E. Hurley 676 496 463 535 1970 Fred J. Burrell 914 825 983 1042 3764 Henning A. Blomen 15 5 6 6 31 Harold J. Ireland 5 20 18 20 63 Blanks 53 60 76 81 270 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 AUDITOR Pre, 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas J. Buckley 636 419 372 487 1914 William G. Andrew 960 948 1127 1122 4157 Robert A. Simmons 6 6 8 8 28 Francis A. Votano 15 6 4 4 29 Blanks 46 27 35 63 171 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 TOWN OF LEXINGTON , 199 200 ANNUAL REPORTS ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Francis E. Kelly 476 274 262 356 1368. Frederick Ayer, Jr. 1125 1087 1232 1258 4702 - Anthony Martin 10 4 3 2 19 Howard B, Rand 3 8 3 3 17' Blanks ... 49 33 46 65 193" Total 1 663 1406 1546 1 684 6299' CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre- 4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 1328 1 195 1357 1 451 5331 Clement Gregory McDonough 304 182 163 189 838 Blanks 31 29 26 44 130 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 COUNCILLOR Pre. I Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total John F. Casey 550 313 294 389 1546 Clarence P. Kidder 1038 1039 1203 1209 4489 Blanks 75 54 49 86 264 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Melvin G. Rogers 1029 1040 1203 1210 4482 Thomas B. Brennan 546 302 284 377 1509 Blanks 88 64 59 97 308 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 SHERIFF Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Howard W. Fitzpatrick 575 333 314 426 1648 A. Warren Steams 1027 1 026 1 195 1 185 4433 Blanks 61 47 37 73 218 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 QUESTION No. 1—TERM OF OFFICE Pre. ] Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 1217 1088 1216 1253 4774 No 167 116 124 177 584 Blanks 279 202 206 254 941 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 SENATOR QUESTION No. 2—SIGNATURES Pie. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 TotalPre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre 3 Pre. 4 Total George J. Evans 1 1 1 1 1060 1201 1237 4609 Yes 1064 966 1 1 13 1106 4249 Roger 5. Hoar 468 286 289 358 1401 No 287 226 224 289 1026 Blanks 84 60 56 89 289 Blanks 312 214 209 289 1024 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John Brox 795 851 991 963 3600 Charles E. Ferguson 1117 1122 1238 1296 4773 Paul J. McCormack 662 398 394 503 1957 Thomas F. Murphy 322 164 167 227 880 Blanks 430 277 302 379 1390 QUESTION No. 3—OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 662 429 439 611 2141 No 827 853 970 907 3357 Blanks 174 124 137 166 601 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 3328 2812 3092 3368 12598 DISTRICT ATTORNEY QUESTION No. 4—LOTTERY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Total Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total George E, Thompson 1095 1058 1227 1233 4613 Yes 335 175 182 280 972 John F. Kelley 500 302 270 370 1442 No T173 1110 1256 1265 4804 Blanks 68 46 49 81 244 Blanks 155 121 108 139 523 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 QUESTION No. S—AUTO INSURANCE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 103 76 66 90 335 No 1471 1250 1594 1468 5783 Blanks 89 86 86 126 381 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 QUESTION No. 6—PAR1-MUTUEL A—Horse Pre.l Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 557 369 370 496 1792 No 957 927 1062 1046 3992 Blanks 149 110 1 1 4 142 515 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Yes 462 301 316 436 1515 No 984 947 1074 1049 4054 Blanks 217 158 156 199 730 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 QUESTION No. 7—LIQUOR LICENSE A—Alcoholic Beverages Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 422 273 293 369 1357 No 1073 996 1098 1146 4313 Blanks 168 137 155 169 629 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 B—Wines and Malt Beverages Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 407 268 284 372 1331 No 1042 972 1073 1117 4204 Blanks 214 166 189 195 764 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 C ---Packages Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 951 706 780 912 3349 No 625 632 692 671 2620 Blanks 87 68 74 101 330 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 202 ANNUAL REPORTS QUESTION No. 8—RENT CONTROL Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total Yes 893 723 769 846 3231 No 474 481 560 536 2051 Blanks 296 202 217 302 1017 Total 1663 1406 1546 1684 6299 A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, as. To the Constable of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Building in said Lexington, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of November, 1950, at 8:00 P. M., then and there to act on the following articles: Article 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following bequest con- tained in Paragraph Eleventh (b) of the will of George L. Gilmore, late of Lexing- ton, Middlesex Probate Docket #212470: "To the Town of Lexington, to be held by the Trustees of the public funds or such other officers as the Town may from time to time direct, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars {$10,000), the income therefrom to be used as the Town may from time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opin- ion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of the Town Meeting authorizing same." and determine the manner in which such bequest shall be held and administered, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Article 3, To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law by striking out Sections 1 to 21 inclusive thereof, as amended, and substituting there- for the following Sections 1 to 20 inclusive, or act in any other manner in relation thereto: SECTION 1 PURPOSE For the purposes set forth in General Laws, Chapter 40, Sections 25 to 308 inclusive, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and under the authority thereof and of General Laws, Chapter 143, and any other enabling- laws, nablinglaws, the inspection, materials, construction, alteration and repair, height, area, lo- cation and the use of buildings and structures and the use of land in the Town of Lexington are hereby regulated as herein provided, and the Town is divided into TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 districts as hereinafter defined and as shown on the Zoning Map prepared by Wil- liam M. Burns, Town Engineer, dated 1950, and filed with the Town Clerk, which Map is hereby made a part of this By -Law, SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this By -Law, the following words and terms used herein are hereby defined or the meaning thereof is explained or limited: • (a) FAMILY. Any number of individuals living and cooking together in a single housekeeping unit. (b) ONE FAMILY DWELLING. A detached residential building intended and designed to be occupied exclusively by a single family. (c) TWO FAMILY DWELLING. A detached residential building intended and designed to be occupied exclusively by two families. (d) ACCESSORY USE OF BUILDING. An accessory use or building is a use or building customarily incident to and located an the same lot with the use or build- ing to which it is accessory and not. detrimental to the neighborhood, (e) NON -CONFORMING USE OF BUILDING. A lawfully existing use or building which does not conform to the regulations for the district in which such use or building exists. (f) LOT. An area of land in one ownership with definite boundaries ascer- tainable by recorded deed or plan and used or set aside and available for use as the site of one or more buildings or for any other definite purpose. (g) STREET. A public way, or a private way legally open or dedicated to pub- lic use or approved by the Planning Board. (h) HOTEL. A building or a portion thereof designed or used for serving food in a public dining room and containing fifteen or more sleeping rooms for resident or transient guests. (i) BUILDING. The word "building' shall include the word "structure," un- less the context unequivocally indicates otherwise. (j) ERECTED. The word "erected" shall include the words "built," "con- structed," "reconstructed," "altered," "enlarged," and "moved." (k) STORY. That portion of a building contained between any floor and the floor or roof next above it, but not including the lowest portion so contained zf more than one-half of such portion vertically is below the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining such building. (1) HALF STORY. A story directly under a sloping roof in which the points of intersection of the bottom of the rafters and the interior faces of the walls are less than 3 feet above the floor level. (m) RECORDED. The due recording in the Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds or, as to registered land, the due filing in the Middlesex County South District Land Registration Office. (n) FRONT YARD. The open space between a building and the exterior line of each street on which the lot an which it stands abuts. (o) SIDE and REAR YARD, The open space at the sides and rear of a build- ing between the building and the boundaries, other than streets, of the lot on whicl- it stands. 204 ANNUAL REPORTS (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) SECTION 3 DISTRICTS DEFINED The Town is hereby divided into districts designated as follows; R 1—One family dwelling districts. R 2—Two family dwelling districts. C 1 --Local business districts. C 2—General business districts. T 1 —Trunk highway districts M 1—Light manufacturing districts. A 1—Garden apartment and hotel districts. SECTION 4 GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF DISTRICTS In the event of any discrepancy between the boundaries of the districts as shown on the Zoning Map and as hereafter described, the descriptions set forth in this section shall govern. (a) R 1—ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. Every part of the Town not shown upon the Zoning Map and not hereinafter specifically designated as an R 2, C 1, C 2, T 1, M 1 or A 1 districts is hereby specifically made an R 1 district. (b) R 2—TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. 1. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from a line westerly of and distant 100 feet from the westerly line of Sylvia Street to a line easterly of and distant 100 feet from the easterly line of Charles Street and for a depth of 100 feet throughout. 2. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from the westerly line of Lisbeth Street to the easterly line of Oak Street and for a depth of 100 feet throughout. 3. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from the northerly line of Fallen Road to the southeasterly line of Plainfield Street and for a depth of 100 feet throughout with the exception of a business district designated therein, 4. A district between the northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue and the railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the private way leading to the East Lexington Depot to a line southeasterly of and distant 100 feet from the southeasterly line of Maple Street with the exception of a business dis- trict designated as located therein. (c) C 1—LOCAL BUSf NESS DISTRICTS 1. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from the Arlington line westerly to a point 100 feet beyond the westerly line of Sylvia Street and a depth throughout of 100 feet from said southwesterly line of Massachusetts Avenue. 2, A district on the easterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the intersection of the easterly line of Massachusetts Avenue with the more souther- ly line of Curve Street, thence easterly along said southerly fine of Curve Street distant about 100 feet to a point, thence southerly by a straight line distant about 83 feet to a point, thence westerly by a straight line distant about 100 feet to a point in the said easterly Zine of Massachusetts Avenue, thence northerly 80.30 feet to the point of beginning. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 3. A district on the westerly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the intersection of the westerly line of Massachusetts Avenue with the southerly line of Independence Avenue, thence southerly along said westerly line of Massachu- setts Avenue distant 88 feet to a point, thence westerly by a straight line distant 100 feet to a point, thence northerly by a straight line distant 88 feet more or less to a point in the southerly line of Independence Avenue, thence easterly along said southerly line of Independence Avenue distant 100 feet to the point of beginning. 4. A district on the' northeasterly side of Bedford Street beginning at the intersection of the northeasterly line of Bedford Street and the southeasterly lot Line of land now of the Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Company, thence north- easterly along said lot line and the extension of said lot line to a point in the south- westerly line of the railroad right of way, thence northwesterly along said south- westerly line of the railroad right of way to a point in the northeasterly line of Bed- ford Street, thence southeasterly along said northeasterly line of Bedford Street to the paint of beginning. 5. A district on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street between the rail- road right of way and the North Lexington Brook beginning at the intersection of the southwesterly line of Bedford Street with the northeasterly line of the railroad right of way, thence northwesterly along said northeasterly line of the railroad right of way distant about 740 feet to a paint, thence northeasterly distant about 152 feet to a point at the center line of the North Lexington Brook, thence south- easterly along the said center line of the North Lexington Brook about 490 feet to a point in the said southwesterly line of Bedford Street, thence southeasterly dis- tant about 265 feet to the point of beginning. 6. A district on the easterly side of Bedford Street between North Han- cock Street and Harding Road beginning at a point on the northerly line of North Hancock Street, said point being westerly and distant 64.48 feet from the wester- ly terminus of a curve of 281.86 feet radius, thence westerly distant 68.70 feet to a point of curvature, thence following the northerly line of North Hancock Street, the easterly line of Bedford Street and the southeasterly line of Harding Road to Lot 12 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Reg- istry of Deeds in Book 6988, Page 1, thence southeasterly along the southwester- ly lot line of said Lot 12 distant 107.68 feet to a point, thence easterly along the southerly lot line of said Lot 12 distant 46 feet to a point, thence southerly by a straight line distant 108,96 feet to the point of beginning. 7, A district at the northeasterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street beginning at a point in the northeasterly side of said Marrett Road, said point being the intersection of said street line with the lot line between Lots 80 and 81 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 274, Page 43, thence northwesterly along the northeasterly line of said Marrett Road to a point on the easterly side of said Waltham Street, thence easterly along the southerly line of Grapevine Avenue to its intersection with the rear lot line of Lot 78B as shown on a pian recorded in the Middlesex South Dis- trict Registry of Deeds, Book 365, Page 32, thence southeasterly along the north- easterly lines of Lots 786, 79 and 80 as shown on plans hereinabove referred to distant 177,35 feet to a point, thence southwesterly distant 121.71 feet to the point of beginning. 8. A district at the southeasterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street beginning at a point in the easterly line of said Waltham Street, said point being the intersection of said street line with the lot line between Lots A and D as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7185, Page 474, thence northerly along the easterly line of said Waltham 206 ANNUAL REPORTS Street and southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said Marrett Road to its intersection with the tot line between Lots 22 and 23 as shown on a plan record- ed in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 273, Page 9, thence southwesterly distant 123.24 feet to a point, thence northwesterly distant 14.20 feet to a point, thence westerly distant 104.26 feet to the paint of beginning, 9. A district at the southwesterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street, consisting of an area 200 feet wide, running southerly from the southerly line of said Marrett Road along the westerly side of said Waltham Street distant 360.35 feet to a lot line as shown on Land Court Plan #18315A. 10. A district on the northerly side of Marrett Road beginning at a point 69.50 feet westerly of the westerly terminus of a curve of 215.47 feet radius, thence westerly along the northerly line of said Marrett Road distant 197,70 feet to a point, thence northerly distant 214.15 feet to a point, thence westerly dis- tant 86.04 feet to a point, thence northeasterly distant 78.12 feet to a point, thence southeasterly distant 260.42 feet to a point, thence southwesterly distant 60 feet to a point, thence westerly distant 15.3 feet to a point, thence southerly distant 200.9 feet to the point of beginning, said district including Lots 193, 194 and 195 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Reg- jstry of Deeds in Book 349, Page 49, and Lot 239 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 321, Page 5. 11. A district at the westerly corner of Marrett Road and Spring Street and running westerly along the southerly side of said Marrett Road distant 411.14 feet from the westerly terminus of a curve of 265.47 feet radius to the westerly lot line of Lot 235 as shown on a plan recorded in Middlesex South District Reg- istry of Deeds in Book 321, Page 5, and running southwesterly along the north- westerly side of said Spring Street distant 85,19 feet from the southwesterly term- inus of a curve of 32.60 feet radius to the southerly lot fine of Lot 230C as shown on a plan recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 361, Page 20, and extending southerly from said southerly side of Marrett Road to the southerly lot lines of Lots 230C, 230B, 230A, 231, 232, 233, 234, and 235, all of said Tots being shown on said plans hereinabove referred to. 12. A district at the intersection of the northeasterly line of Lincoln Street with the easterly line of School Street extending for a distance of 200 feet south- easterly along said Lincoln Street and for a distance of 200 feet northerly along said School Street and for a depth of 200 feet from the lines of said streets. 13. A district at the southeasterly corner of Lincoln Street and Marrett Road beginning at a point in the easterly line of Marrett Road, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 60 feet radius distant 95.61 feet to a point of tangency in the southerly line of said Lincoln Street, thence N 83° 39' E distant 42.50 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 626.96 feet radius distant 74.60 feet to a point, thence southerly along a lot line distant 158 feet to a point, said lot line being described in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 4491, Page 161, thence easterly along the northerly lot line of Lot 9 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 4273 at the end, distant 240 feet to a point, thence along the easterly lot lines of said Lot 9 and Lot 8 as shown on a plan recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 382, Page 2, by two courses distant 157 feet to a point, thence westerly along the ,southerly lot line of said Lot 8 distant 330 feet to a point in the easterly line of said Marrett Road, thence N 7° 39' W distant 304.03 feet to the point of begin- ning. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 208 ANNUAL REPORTS 14. A district at the southwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue beginning at a point on the southerly line of said Concord Avenue, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 69.17 feet radius distant 90,99 feet to a point of tangency in the westerly line of said Waltham Street, thence 5 5° 39' 05" E distant 42.06 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 1945.62 feet radius distant, 52,94 feet to a point, thence N 81° 04' 20" W distant 150 feet to a point, thence N 50° 22' 30" W distant 148.54 feet to a point in the southerly line of Concord Avenue, thence 5 81° 01' 25" E distant 96.61 feet to the point of beginning. 15. A district at the southeasterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue beginning at a point on the southerly line of Concord Avenue, thence along said southerly line 5 79° 43' 15" E distant 68.52 feet to a point, thence 5 1 1 ° 44' 55" W distant T60.45 feet to a point, thence westerly distant 99.50 feet to a point in the easterly line of said Waltham Street, thence northerly along the easterly line of said Waltham Street by a curve bearing to the left of 2005.62 feet radius distant 95.33 feet to a point of reverse curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 60.97 feet radius distant 112.72 feet to the point of beginning. 16. A district upon the easterly side of Pleasant Street beginning at a point 100 feet southerly from the intersection of the Concord Turnpike extending 150 feet along Pleasant Street and of a depth of 200 feet throughout, 17. A district consisting of a triangular area of land bounded on west by Fletcher Avenue distant 183.90 feet, on the south by Woburn Street distant 320.22 feet, and on the northeast by the railroad right of way distant 317.40 feet, containing about 27,994 square feet. 18. A district at the junction of Lowell Street and North Street as follows: On both sides of Lowell Street a distance of 300 feet northerly and 300 feet southerly from the point of intersection of the center lines of Lowell Street and North Street, and on both sides of North Street a distance of 250 feet north- westerly from the point of intersection of the center lines of Lowell and North Streets, and on both sides of North Street northeasterly a distance of 200 feet from the intersection of the center lines of Lowell and North Streets and of a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street lines in each instance. 19, A district on the westerly side of Bedford Street beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street, said paint being northwesterly and distant 154 feet from a stone bound marking the southeasterly terminus of a curve of radius 866.4 feet and extending southeasterly along Bedford Street to the northeasterly side line of Reed Street and of a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent side line of Bedford Street. 20. A district on the easterly side of Bedford Street beginning at the Rail- road property and extending 150 feet northerly along Bedford Street and embrac- ing the property formerly known as the William L. Burrill property and of a depth of 100 feet easterly in from the easterly side line of Bedford Street. 21. A district on the southerly corner of Lincoln Street and Marrett Road and extending southwesterly along said Lincoln Street and southeasterly along said Marrett Road for a distance of 200 feet in each instance and for a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street lines. 22. Districts at the junction of Woburn and Lowell Street upon each of the four corners and extending for a distance of 200 feet along each street from the junction points of the side lines of each street, thence back at right angles to each said street until the exterior lines intersect, 23. A district on the northwesterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street and extending northeasterly along said Waltham Street and northwesterly along said Monett Road for a distance of 200 feet in each instance and for a depth of 100 feet from the adjacent street lines. (d) C 2 --GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS. 1. A district on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending northwesterly from the Arlington -Lexington town line to the northwesterly line of the private way leading to the East Lexington Depot and extending northeasterly from Massachusetts Avenue to the railroad right of way. 2. A district an the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue extending from the northwesterly line of Waltham Street to the southeasterly line of Muzzey Street and from the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue to the south- westerly lot line of premises now numbered 73 Waltham Street and 20 Muzzey Street as shown respectively on a plan in Book 68, Page 13, and a deed in Book 6865, Page 558, at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. 3. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the intersection of the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue with the northwesterly line of Muzzey Street, thence northwesterly along said southwester- ly line of Massachusetts Avenue distant about 173 feet to a point, thence south- westerly distant 149.50 feet to a point, thence southeasterly distant 11 feet to a point, the last two described lines being shown on a plan recorded in the Middle- sex South Registry of Deeds in Book 6130, Page 59, thence by a straight line distant about 380 feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Raymond Street, thence southeasterly distant 165 feet to the intersection of said northeasterly line of Raymond Street with the northwesterly line of Muzzey Street, thence north- easterly along said northwesterly line of Muzzey Street to the point of beginning. 4. A district on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue between the northeasterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue and the southwesterly side of the railroad property and extending from the northwesterly fine of Grant Street to the southeasterly line of Meriam Street. 5. A district on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street between the north- westerly lot line of premises now numbered 30 Bedford Street and said lot line extended and the northwesterly lot line of property now or formerly owned by Custance Bros., Inc., and said lot line extended and for a depth of 400 feet south- westerly from the southwesterly line of said Bedford Street. 6. A district on the northeasterly side of Bedford Street between the north- easterly line of said Bedford Street and the westerly side of the railroad right of way, extending from the southeasterly lot line of land now or formerly owned by the Christopher S. Ryan Estate to the northwesterly tot line of property now or formerly owned by the Lexington Lumber Corporation. 7. A district on the southwesterly side of Massachusetts Avenue beginning at the intersection of the southwesterly line of said Massachusetts Avenue with the southeasterly line of Waltham Street, thence running southeasterly along said southwesterly line of Massachusetts Avenue distant about 800 feet to a point, thence southwesterly along a lot line distant about 295 feet to a point, thence northwesterly along the northeasterly 'lot lines of Lots 148, 14A, 13, 12, 19, 20, 10 and 9, said Tots being shown on Land Court Plan 9469, distant about 470 feet to a point, thence northwesterly about 215 feet to a point, thence southwesterly distant about 137 feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Vine Brook Road, thence northwesterly along said northeasterly line of Vine Brook Road to the south- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209' easterly line of Waltham Street, thence northeasterly along said southeasterly line of said Waltham Street to the point of beginning. le) T 1—TRUNK HIGHWAY DISTRICTS. 1, A district on the southerly side of the Cambridge -Concord Highway be- ginning at a point 200 feet easterly of the intersection of the easterly line of Blossom Street with the southerly line of said Cambridge -Concord Highway, thence along said southerly line of said Cambridge -Concord Highway 5 87° 26, 58" E distant 200 feet to a point, thence 5 2° 33' 02" W distant to a point, thence N 87° 26' 58" W distant 200 feet to a point, thence N 2° 33' 02" W distant 100 feet to the point of beginning, 2. A district on the northerly side of the Cambridge -Concord Highway be- ginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Watertown Street, thence bearing. to the right with a curve of 23 feet radius distant 55.98 feet to a point of tan- gency, thence westerly along the northerly line of said Cambridge -Concord Highway. N 87° 03' 43" W distant 227,50 feet to a point, thence N 2° 56' 17" E distant 98.97 feet to a point, thence W 30 46' 47" E distant 98.97 feet to a point, thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said Watertown Street 5 S9° 13' 13" E distant 159.16 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 576.55 feet radius distant 127,80 feet to the point of be- ginning. (f) M 1 — LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS. 1, A district 1,200 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of Pine Street and said line extended to the southeasterly line of Westview Street. 2, A district 2,400 feet wide on the southwesterly side of the railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of Pine Street and said line extended to the southerly line of Westview Street and the Lexington -Bedford town line. (g) A 1 -- GARDEN APARTMENT AND HOTEL DISTRICTS. 1, A district bounded on the southwest by Massachusetts Avenue, on the north by Woburn Street, on the northeast by the Boston & Maine Railroad right of way and on the southeast by the Town of Lexington High School lot. 2. A district bounded on the north by Woburn Street, on the southwest by the Boston & Maine Railroad right of way, on the southeast by property now or formerly of the Lexington Nurseries Inc. and on the northeast by property now or - formerly of Thomas A. Corcoran, Jr. which is at 91 Woburn Street. SECTION 5 PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES In the following districts the designated buildings and alterations and exten- sions thereof and buildings accessory thereto and the designated uses of land, buildings, or parts thereof and uses accessory thereto are permitted. All other build- ings and uses are expressly prohibited. (a) R 1 DISTRICTS 1. Public schools, parks, playgrounds and other municipal buildings or uses.. 2. Religious, sectarian or denominational schools. 3. Churches, parish houses and rectories. 210 ANNUAL REPORTS 4. One family dwellings. 5. The taking of not more than four boarders or the letting or renting of rooms, without cooking facilities, to not more than four persons, or both, in a dwel- ling by a family resident therein, but no dwelling so used shall be erected for the purpose except with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. 6. Farms, including truck gardens, and nurseries, but only tools, equipment and vehicles incident to the actual use of the premises may be stored thereon, and provided that the commercial raising, boarding, breeding or keeping of fur -bearing animals may be operated or maintained on farms only with the permission of the Board of Appeals. 7. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: a. Trucking and express business. b. c. d. e. Greenhouses, including conservatories. Hospitals, sanitaria, physicians', dentists' and other professional of- fices, charitable institutions, private schools, halls, clubs and other meeting places and cemeteries. Private parks, playgrounds and recreation buildings of a non-com- mercial and non-profit nature, private water towers and reservoirs. Passenger stations, landing fields, telephone exchanges, radio and television transmitting sites and sites, buildings and uses for other public services. (b) R 2 DISTRICTS. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Two family dwellings. 2. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: a. Hotels, but cooking in rooms occupied by guests is expressly pro- hibited, [c) C 1 DISTRICTS. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1 and R 2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: T. Retail stores. 2. Shops for custom work or the making only of articles to be sold at retail on the premises. 3. Business or professional offices and banks. 4. Restaurants and other places for serving food, with the exception of diners and lunch carts, so-called, which are hereby expressly prohibited, except as hereinafter provided. 5. Place of business of a bather, caterer, cleansing and dyeing pick-up sta- tion, confectioner, decorator, dressmaker, florist, furrier, hairdresser, manicurist, milliner, optician, photogapher, radio and television repair shop, hand laundry, self-service laundry, shoe repairer, or tailor, 6. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: a. Place of business of a baker, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, cleanser and dyer, contractor, mason, plumber, electrician, painter, paper hanger, printer, roofer, tinsmith, undertaker, upholsterer, wheel- wright or diner or lunch cart, so-called. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 b. Retail gasoline, oil and greasing stations and places of business for the safe and installation of tires and other automobile accessories, garages for storage and repair and salesrooms for motor vehicles. c. Retail dealers in bottled gas, fuel, grain, ice, lumber and structural materials, milk and commercial non -manufacturing uses not herein- above specified in this sub -paragraph 6, except uses permitted in sub -section Id) C 2 Districts sub -paragraphs 1 and 3.a. (d) C 2 DISTRICTS. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, R 2 and C '1 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Billboards as regulated by law and by-law. 2. Retail dealers in bottled gas, grain, ice and milk. 3. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the fallowing: a. Billiard rooms, bowling alleys, dance halls, skating rinks, theatres and similar commercial amusement places. b. Dealers in fuel, lumber, structural materials and commercial non- manufacturing uses not hereinabove specified. (e) T 1 DISTRICTS. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1 and R 2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and sub- ject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: 1. Retail gasoline, oil and greasing stations and places of business for the sale and installation of tires and other automobile accessories, but major mechanical repairing, auto body repairing and the storing or selling of automobiles are hereby expressly prohibited. (f) M 1 DISTRICT. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, R 2, C 1 and C 2 districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Light manufacutring, employing only electric or other substantially noise- less and inoffensive motive power, utilizing hand labor or quiet machinery and processes, free from neighborhood disturbing odors or agencies. Any light man- ufacturing business, the conduct of which may be disturbing or detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons working in or living near the proposed location of such manufacturing, including special danger of fire or explosion, pol- lution of waterways, corrosive, toxic or noisome fumes, gas, smoke, soot, obnoxious dust, disagreeable odors and offensive noise or vibrations, is expressly prohibited: 2. Subject to permission from the Board of Appeals, the following: a. Bulk distribution of liquid fuels and lubricants from underground storage tanks. 3. No dwelling shall be erected in an M 1 district except with permission from the Board of Appeals. (g) A 1 DISTRICTS. All buildings and uses that are permitted in R 1, districts but subject to any conditions and restrictions set forth therein, and the following: 1. Garden apartments, provided that the Planning Board, after public hear- ing, shall find and determine that such buildings and use including the site, plans and building design, constitute a desirable development in and will not be detri- mental to the neighborhood, and subject further to the following conditions: there shalt be at least two detached or semi-detached buildings and no such building shall contain less than four nor more than ten dwelling units, and each such unit shall have independent cooking facilities; not more than 25 per centum of the lot area shall be occupied by buildings; no living quarters shall be located below 212 ANNUAL REPORTS the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building nor above the sec- ond story; there shall be parking space for automobiles provided on the lot which shall not be less than one reasonably accessible automobile space for each dwell- ing unit; the buildings shall connect with a sanitary sewer; and such other condi- tions and restrictions as the Planning Board may prescribe in the interests of the Town in carrying out the purposes of this By -Law. 2, Hotels, provided that the Planning Board shall find and determine that such building and use, including the site, plans and building design, constitute a desirable development in and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood, and sub- ject further to the following conditions: not more than 25 per centum of the lot area shall be occupied by buildings; no sleeping rooms shall be located below the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building; there shall be ample parking space for automobiles provided on the lot, which shall not be less than one reasonably accessible automobile space for each guest sleeping room in the building plus reasonably adequate provision for persons dining or attending func- tions in the building; the building shall connect with a sanitary sewer; and such other conditions and restrictions as the Planning Board may prescribe in the interest of the Town in carrying out the purposes of this By -Law, Cooking in rooms oc- cupied by guests is expressly prohibited. 3. Garden apartments and hotel may be combined on the same lot if ap- proved by the Planning Board and, in such event, all the provisions and condi- tions above set forth shall be applicable to the same extent as if they were on separate lots. 4. Buildings accessory to garden apartments or hotel may be erected, but only with the approval of site, plans and building design by the Planning Board. SECTION 6 ACCESSORY USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS In R1 and R2 districts, the following are hereby declared to be "accessory uses" within the meaning of this By -Law: la) A private garage for not more than three automobiles, one of which may be a commercial vehicle if owned or used by a person resident in the dwelling to which the garage is accessory. (b) The exercise of personal or professional skills in the fields of music, dramatics, arts and crafts and academic pursuits and the giving of instructions or lessons for compensation in such skills, in any dwelling or building accessory there- to by residents thereof, provided there is no sign relating thereto or other adver- tising device erected or maintained on the premises, but no such dwelling or build- ing shall be erected for the purpose except with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. (c) The performance of custom work of a domestic nature, such as dress- making, millinery and clothes -washing, in any dwelling by residents thereof, pro- vided that equipment utilized is such as in customarily incidental to residental oc- cupancy and that there is no sign relating thereto or other advertising device erected or maintained on the premises, but no such dwelling or building shall be erected for the purpose except with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. (d) The erection and maintenance for each family living in a dwelling of not more than two signs, neither of which has an area of more than one square foot, bearing the name of the family or designation of the dwelling or both. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 (e) The erection and maintenance on the premises of one sign not exceeding twelve square feet in area and pertaining to uses specified in Section 5(a) 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, and Section 5(b) 2, provided that there may be more or larger signs with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. (f) The erection and maintenance of real estate signs of not over six square feet in total area advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which they are located; provided, however, signs not more than fifty square feet in total area and not more than ten feet in any dimension may be erected and maintained on subdivisions of land as defined in General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 81 K, to ad- vertise solely the selling of land or buildings in said subdivisions but not more than one such sign shall face the same street. SECTION 7 HEIGHT REGULATIONS (a) In R 1, R 2, T 1, C 1, and A 1 districts, buildings shall not exceed two and one-half stories and a maximum height of forty feet, except that schools, municipal buildings and hospitals may contain three full stories with a maximum height of forty-five feet. (b) In C 2 and M 1 districts the maximum height of buildings shall be fifty-five feet. (c) The limitations of height in feet shall not apply to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, tanks, bulkheads, penthouses and other accessory structural features usually carried above roofs, nor to domes, towers or spires of churches or other buildings provided such features are in no way used for living purposes and fur- ther provided that no such structural feature shall exceed a height of sixty-five feet from the ground except with permission from the Board of Appeals. (d) Far the purpose of this By -Law, the height of any building or acces- sory structural feature shall be vertical distance above the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining such building. SECTION 8 AREA, FRONTAGE AND YARD REGULATIONS (a) R 1 and R 2 DISTRICTS. 1. Except as hereinafter provided, in R 1 and R 2 districts there shall be provided: a. For each dwelling or other permitted principal building erected after the adoption of this amendment to this By -Law, a lot contain- ing an area of not less than 15,500 square feet and a frontage of not less than 125 feet upon the frontage street. b. For each such dwelling or building and for each accessory building: (1) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on the frontage street and a front yard of not less than 20 feet in depth on each other street on which the lot abuts. (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 15 feet in width. (3) A rear yard of not less than 15 feet in depth. 2. The foregoing provisions in Section 8 (a) 1. as to area, frontage and side yards only shall not apply to the following: 214 ANNUAL REPORTS a. Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed prior to March 17, 1924. b. Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed on or after March 17, 1924 and prior to March 18, 1929, provided such lot contains an area of not less than 5,000 square feet and a frontage upon the frontage street of not less than 50 feet. c. Any lot lawfully laid out and seconded by plan or deed on or after March 18, 1929 and prior to August 8, 1938, provided such lot contains an area of not less than 7,500 square feet and a frontage upon the frontage street of not less than 75 feet. d. Any lot lawfully laid out and recorded by plan or deed on or after August 8, 1938 and prior to the adoption of this amendment to this By -Law, provided such lot contains an area of not less than 12,500 square feet and a frontage upon the frontage street of not less than 100 feet. 3. As to all lots included within the provisions of Section 8 (a) 2, there shall be provided a side yard on each side as follows: a. On lots having a frontage of not more fhan 50 feet, each side yard shall be not less than 71/2 feet in width. b. On lots having a frontage of more than 50 feet but not more than 75 feet, each side yard shall be not less than 10 feet in width. c. On Tots having a frontage of more than 75 feet but less than 100 feet, each side yard shall be not less than 12 feet in width. d. On lots having a frontage of 100 feet or more, each side yard shall be not less than 15 feet in width. 4. Any lot included within the provisions of Section 8 (a) 2. may be en- larged by combining it with an adjoining lot or lots, or fractions thereof, in the same ownership. Such enlarged lot shall not be subject to greater requirements as to area, frontage, front or rear yards by reason of such enlargement, but the side yards required by Section 8 (a) 3 shall be based on the total frontage of the en- larged lot. (b) C 1 DISTRICTS. 1. In C 1 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building and for each accessory build- ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts: (1) A front yard of not less than 20 feet in depth on each street on which the lot abuts. (2) If a boundary of the lot abuts on land in an R 1 or R 2 district, a side yard adjoining such boundary of not less than 20 feet in width, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. (3) A rear yard of not less than 20 feet in depth, which, may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. b. For each permitted principal building, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, a parking area on the lot for automobiles or other vehicles containing not less than 2 square feet for each square foot of ground area of the building. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 215 c. For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- quired if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district. (c) C 2 DISTRICTS. 1. In C 2 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building and for each accessory build- ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts: (1) if a boundary of the lot abuts on land in an R 1 or R 2 district, a side yard adjoining such boundary of not less than 20 feet in width, which may be used for parking area. if otherwise ]awful, (2) A rear yard of not less than 10 feet in depth, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. (3) For each such building on land abutting on Muzzey Street or on Bedford Street, a front yard on such streets of not less than 10 feet in depth, b. For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- quired if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district. (d) T 1 DISTRICTS. 1. In T 1 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building and for each accessory build- ing, other than those permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts: (1) A frontage of not less than 200 feet upon the principal highway. (2) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on each street upon which the lot abuts, and no gasolene pump or display case or any accessory equipment, except lighting poles, may be erected or maintained within said depth of 30 feet. (3) A side yard on each side of not less than 30 feet in width, (4) A rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth. b. For each principal building permitted in R 1 or R 2 districts, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and acces- sory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be re- quired if the lot were situated in an R 1 or R 2 district. (e) M 1 ❑iSTRICTS. 1. In M 1 districts there shall be provided: a. For each permitted principal building that is not permitted in any other district, a frontage of not less than 150 feet upon the frontage street. b, For each such building and accessory building: (1) A front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on each street upon which the lot abuts. (2) A side yard on each side of not less than 30 feet in width. 216 ANNUAL REPORTS (3) A rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth. c. For each such principal building, an open area on the lot, not oc- cupied by any building, of not less than 75 per centum of the area of the lot, which may be used for parking area if otherwise lawful. d. For each principal building permitted in any other district, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in such other district. (f) A 1 DISTRICTS. 1. In A 1 districts there shall be provided: a. For each lot on which garden apartments or a hotel, or both, are to be erected: (1) A frontage of not less than 200 feet upon the frontage street. (2) For each such building and accessory building, a front yard of not less than 30 feet in depth on each street on which the lot abuts, a side yard on each side of not less than 30 feet in width, and a rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth. These yards may be used for parking areas if other- wise lawful. b. Fpr each principal building permitted in an R 1 district, the same lot area and frontage, and for each such building and accessory building the same front, side and rear yards as would be required if the lot were situated in an R 1 district. (g) ALL DISTRICTS. In all districts, where applicable, the following provisions shall apply: 1. In determining the area and frontage of a lot there shall not be included any land within the limits of a street upon which such lot abuts, even if the fee to such street is in the owner of the lot, except that if a corner lot has its corner bounded by a curved line connecting other bounding lines which, if extended, would intersect, the area and frontage shall be computed as if such bounding lines were so extended. 2. The provisions of Section 8 requiring front yards shall not apply to that portion of a street on which building lines have been or shall be lawfully established by the Town. 3. No lot, upon which is then located any building or with respect to which a permit has been issued and is then outstanding for the erection of any building, shall be subdivided or reduced in area in any manner unless there is retained for said lot sufficient area and frontage to meet the requirements of this By-law and ;unless such lot as retained, and any building or buildings thereon, meets all the .other requirements of this By -Law. If land is subdivided, conveyed, devised or otherwise transferred in violation hereof, then, in addition to other penalties and remedies hereinafter provided, no building or other permit shall be issued with reference to said unlawfully transferred land until the lot retained meets the re- quirements of this By -Law. Any land taken by eminent domain or conveyed for a public purpose for which the land could have been or was taken by eminent domain shall not be deemed +0 be transferred in violation of the provisions hereof. 4. When a lot in one ownership is situated in part in the Town of Lexington and in part in an adjacent town or city, the provisions, regulations and restrictions TOWN OF LEXINGTON 217 of this By -Law shall be applied to that portion of such lot as lies in the Town of Lexington in the same manner as if the entire lot were situated therein. 5. No porch, whether covered or uncovered, step, cornice, eave or other part or projection of a building, but not including customary summer awnings, shall be erected in or over the area required to be maintained as front, side or rear yards. SECTION 9 USE QF LAND (a) No land in the Town shall be put to any use other than uses enumerated in this By -Law, and uses accessory thereto, for the zoning district in which such land lies. (b) The removal of sod, loam, sand, gravel or quarried stone, except when such removal is incidental to and in connection with the erection of a building for which a permit has been issued by the Building Inspector or when such removal is required in order to construct a street over the location from which such removal is made, is hereby expressly prohibited, unless with specific permission from the Board of Appeals. lc) No automobile graveyard, so-called, or junk yard shall be operated or maintained anywhere in the Town. (d) No land in an R 1, R 2 or A 1 district shall be used to provide off street parking for a business enterprise or for any other purpose not incidental to the primary permitted use of said land. SECTION 10 NON -CONFORMING USE la) Any building lawfully existing and any use lawfully being made of land or buildings which does not conform to this By -Law as adopted or as amended may be continued to the same degree and for the same purpose. (b) Any such building may be repaired or structurally altered, but no such building if destroyed or damaged to the extent of 75% of its reproduction cost at the time of said damage shall be rebuilt or repaired except with permission from the Board of Appeals. (c) No building or use lawfully existing as a non -conforming building or use shall be extended or enlarged nor shall it be used for a different purpose ex- cept with permission from the Board of Appeals. (di rf land or buildings lawfully being put to a non -conforming use are changed to a use permitted in a district wherein such Sands or buildings are situ- ated, they. shall not be changed back to any non -conforming use. (e) If there be non-use of any lawful non -conforming use of land or build- ings for a period of twenty-four consecutive months, such non -conforming use shall be regarded as abandoned and shall not be resumed. SECTION 11 APPLCAT FON FOR PERMITS Applications for building permits shall be filed with the Building Inspector on forms furnished by him, as provided in the Building By -Laws. With every such 218 ANNUAL REPORTS application there shall be filed a plan in duplicate of the lot upon which said building is to be erected drawn to scale and showing the dimensions of the lot and the location and size of the buildings if any upon said lot and the building or buildings to be erected thereon and and all streets upon which such lot abuts. Every such application shall also contain the name and address of the owner of such lot and the book and page or date and instrument number of the record- ing of his deed and the plan if any of said lot together with such other information as shall be deemed necessary by the Building Inspector. If such an application is filed to erect any dwelling or other permitted princi- pal building on land which has no sanitary sewer available for use, the Building inspector shall refer the matter to the Board of Health which shall promptly make or cause to be made an investigation of the land proposed to be occupied and file a statement with the Building Inspector certifying whether or not in its opinion the rand is of such a character that adequate sewerage disposal facilities can be pro- vided for such dwelling or building by a cesspool or septic tank or other device; and unless such opinion is in the affirmative, the Building inspector shall not issue the permit. SECTION 12 ENFORCEMENT The Building Inspector appointed under the provisions of the Building By - Laws of the Town of Lexington is hereby designated and authorized as the officer charged with the enforcement of this By -Law. If the Building Inspector is informed or has reason to believe that any pro- vision of this By -Law is being violated, he shall make or cause to be made an in- vestigation of the facts and inspect the property where such violation may exist. If upon such investigation and inspection he finds evidence of such viola- tion, he shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner and occupant of said premises and demand that such violation be abated within such time as the Build- ing Inspector deems reasonable. Such notice and demand may be given by mail, addressed to the owner at his address as it then appears on the records of the Board of Assessors of the Town and to the occupant at the address of the premises. If after such notice and demand the violation has not been abated within the time specified therein, the Building Inspector shall institute appropriate action or proceedings in the name of the Town of Lexington to prevent, correct, restrain or abate such violation of this By -Law. SECTION 13 OCCUPANCY PERMIT No building erected, altered or in any way changed as to construction or use under a permit or otherwise shall be occupied or used without an occupancy per- mit signed by the Building Inspector which permit shall not be issued until the building and uses and accessary uses comply in all respects with the provision of this By -Law and adequate means of sewage disposal have been provided, SECTION 14 BOARD OF APPEALS There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members who shall be appointed by the Selectmen for terms of five years each, the term of one appointee to expire TOWN OF LEX I NGTON 219 each year. The Selectmen shall also appoint four associate members of the Board of Appeals, and in the case of a vacancy, inability to act or interest on the part of a member of said Board, his place may be taken by an associate member des- ignated as provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 30 and any amendments thereto. An appeal to the Board of Appeals shall be filed within fourteen days after the order or decision appealed from has been rendered. The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of any ap- peal, petition of other matter referred to it and shall give public notice thereof by publishing notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local news- paper at least fourteen days before said hearing and also mail a copy of said no- tice to the petitioner and to the owners of all property deemed by said Board to be affected thereby at least seven days before said hearing. The Board of Appeals shall, in addition to the powers conferred upon it by General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 30, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, have the following powers: When in the judgment of the Board of Appeals the public convenience and welfare will be substantially served and where a requested permit will not tend to impair the status of the neighborhood, the Board may in a specific case upon writ- ten petition, a hearing, and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, de- termine and vary the application of the regulations here established in harmony with their general purposes and intent as follows: (a) Permit any uses and acts which the Board is authorized to permit by other sections of this By -Law. (b) Permit variations where topography or other conditions make it neces- sary. (c) Permit the alteration of a one family dwelling in an R 1 or A 1 district to accommodate two families provided that: 1. The appearance and character of a one family dwelling shall be pre- served. 2. The gross habitable floor area for each family in such dwelling shall be at least 700 square feet. 3. No major exterior structural changes be made except such as may be required for safety by the Lexington Building By -Laws or Gen- eral Laws of the Commonwealth. 4. Stairways leading to the second or any higher floor shall be en- closed within the exterior walls of the building. (d) Permit temporary structures and uses that do not conform to the uses and regulations herein described with such conditions as shall protect the community provided that no such permit shall be for more than a one-year period. (e) Permit for yearly terms the production of articles in whole or substan- tial part from materials excavated or grown upon the premises. (0 Permit for yearly terms a roadside stand for the sale only of products of land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town. SECTION 15 The invalidity of any section or provision of this By -Law shall not invalidate any other section or provision hereof. 202 ANNUAL REPORTS SECTION 16 Any building or use of premises not herein expressly permitted is hereby expressly forbidden. SECTION 17 CONFLICT OF LAWS Where this By -Law imposes a greater restriction upon the use of and or the use or erection of buildings in the Town than is imposed by other By -Laws of the Town, the provisions of this By -Law shall control. SECTION 18 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION Whoever violates any provision of this By -Law shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Twenty ($20.00) Dollars for each offense. Each day or portion of a day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 19 AMENDMENTS No amendment to this By -Law shall be adopted until after the Planning Board has held a public hearing thereon and has submitted a final report with its recommendations to an Annual or Special Town Meeting or until twenty days shall have elapsed after such hearing without the submission of such a report. Notice stating the time, place and purpose of said hearing shall be given by publication in a local newspaper at least fourteen days before said hearing and, unless the proposed amendment is one of general application in the Town, by mailing a copy of said notice to all parties deemed by the Planning Board to be affected by the proposed amendment at least seven days before said hearing. The Planning Board shall hold such a public hearing an a proposed amend- ment when requested so to do by a vote of the Town, by a petition signed by not less than 100 registered voters of the Town or by a petition signed by the owners of 50% in valuation of the property designated or accepted by the Planning Board as affected by any such proposed amendment. Such a hearing may be held by the Planning Board at any time on its own initiative. Any change in the location or boundaries of a zoning district made through the amendment of this By -Law shall be indicated by the alteration of the afore- said Zoning Map, and the Map thus altered is declared to be a part of this By -Law thus amended. Any failure to alter or delay in altering the Map shall not post- pone or otherwise affect •the effectiveness of the amendment. SECTION 20 INTERPRETATION This By -Law shall be deemed to constitute a re-enactment and continuance of the provisions of the Zoning By -Law in effect when it was adopted except so far as it contains changes in wording or arrangement which unequivocally con- stitute changes in meaning. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unex- pended balances in current appropriations and any special sewer funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, includ- ing unexpended balances in current appropriations and any special water funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for publication and distribution of the report to be made to the next Annual Town Meeting by the Capital Expenditures Committee and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds; including unexpended balances in current ap- propriations, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, Cary Avenue, from Middle Street to Shade Street, approximately 1910,32 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct. 17, T950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construc- tion of said way by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other mariner in relation thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, or ac- cept rhe layout of as a town way, Aerial Street, from Daniels Street to Sutherland Road, approximately 539.41 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Better- ment Act, and shown upon a plan an fife in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct. 17, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to provide payment for the construction of said way by transfer from available funds, including unex- pended balances in current appropriations by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combina- tion of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school and playground purposes, and for any other public purposes, or any one or any combination of such purposes, a parcel of [and comprising 10.8 acres more or less, together with any rights of way or other rights appurtenant or appropriate thereto, believed to belong to Kelchester Realty Trust, situated westerly of Lowell Street and northwesterly of Maple Street in Lexington, the approximate boundar- ies of which are shown on a plan on file in the office of the Town Engineer and available for inspection, and to provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, by ap- propriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 222 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for school and playground purposes, and for any other public purposes, or any one or any combination of such purposes, the following parcels of land in Lexington, to- gether with any right of way or other rights appurtenant or appropriate thereto: Parcel One. An area of land, believed to belong to Francis and Hugh Thompson, situated westerly of School Street, bounded on the north by Massachusetts Avenue and Tots 1, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, and 6A on Massachusetts Avenue, on the west by land of Toros H. Bashian, on the south by Land of Robert L. Innis and on the east by /and of Francis and Hugh Thompson, containing approximately 4.8 acres; and Parcel Two. An area of land, believed to belong to Robert L. Innis, situated westerly of School Street and northerly of Roose- velt Road, bounded on the north by land of Francis and Hugh Thompson, on the west by land of Toros H, Bashian, on the south by Roosevelt Road and other land of Robert L. Innis and on east by land of Robert L. Innis, containing approximately 5.6 acres; the approximate boundaries of said parcels are shown on plans on file in the office of the Town Engineer and available for inspection, and to provide for pay- ment thereof by transfer from available funds, including unexpended balances in current appropriations, by appropriation to be raised in the tax levy of 1951, or by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the By -Laws of the Town. Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings there- on, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this sixth day of November A. D., 1950 GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL LEWIS L. HOYT DONALD E. NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY Selectmen of Lexington A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk 1 have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Town and also by sending by mail, postage prepaid, a printed copy of such warrant addressed to every registered voter of the Town at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars of Voters ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: November 17, 1950 JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 1950 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:06 P. M, There were 179 Town meeting members present. The Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the warrant for the meeting until motion made and voted that further reading be waived. 8:07 P, M. The Town Clerk read the Constable's return of the Warrant. 8:07 P. M. Article 1. Howard A. Patterson, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee presented the report of the Appropriation Committee which was voted to be ac- cepted and placed on file. 8:08 P. M. Article 2, Presented by George W. Emery, Chairman of the Board of Select- men. VOTED: That the Town hereby accepts with gratitude the bequest of $10,000 contained in paragraph Eleventh (b) of the will of George L. Gilmore, late of Lexington, Middlesex Probate Docket No. 212470, reading as follows: "To the Town of Lexington, to be held by the Trustees of the public funds or such other officers as the Town may from time to time direct, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), the income therefrom to be used as the Town may from time to time vote; and if at any time a special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the principal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of the Town Meeting authorizing same." and that said bequest be paid to and held by the Trustees of Public Trusts. Carried Unanimously 8:10 P. M. Article 1. Presented and read by Richard P. Cromwell, Chairman of the Planning Board which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:17 P. M. Article 3. Presented by Richard P. Cromwell, Chairman of the Planning Board (on file in Town Clerk's office). The moderator stated the Articles would be voted upon by sections. John F. Downey presented the following motion: MOTION: To amend the Vote offered by Mr. Cromwell by striking out sub- paragraph 9 in Section 4 (c) Cl—Local business districts and inserting in place thereof the following sub -paragraph: - 9. A district at the southwesterly corner of Marrett Road and Waltham Street, extending westerly 200 feet along the southerly line of Marrett Road and extending southerly 200 feet along the westerly line of Waltham Street, said dis- tances being measured from the intersection of said side lines of said streets, and for a depth of 100 feet from said side lines. Amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote. 8:20 P. M. The following amendment presented by Alfred P. Tropeano: VOTED; To amend Section 4 (c) C-1 entitled "Local Business Districts" sub -paragraph 17 by striking out the period at the end thereof and inserting a semi- colon, and adding the following: 224 ANNUAL REPORTS SOUTHERLY by Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street at their junction, Ninety-five and 40/100 (95.40) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Fletcher Avenue, One Hundred Ten (110) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 3 as shown on a plan hereinafter mentioned, Sev- enty (70) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot 1 as shown on said plan, One Hundred Thirty -Six and 31/100 (136.31) feet; Containing 9480 square feet, and being Lot 2 as shown on plan entitled "Plan of lots on the Fletcher Estate, Lexington, Mass." Amendment as presented declared lost by voice vote 8:59 P. M. The following amendment presented by Eugene T. Buckley: VOTED: To amend the vote offered by Mr. Cromwell by adding to Section 4. (c) C 1—Local business districts the following new district: -- 24. A district on the southwesterly side of Concord Avenue bounded and described as follows: Southeasterly by said Concord Avenue 781.01 feet more or Tess to land now or formerly of Harry S. Kelsey, thence turning and running south- erly 76° 18' 30" west by land of said Kelsey 359.54 feet more or less to a corner, thence turning and running northerly (3' 41' 30" west 693.27 feet more or less by land now or formerly of Eli Simonds and one Sturtevant to said Concord Avenue, and containing three acres of land more or less, all as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of the Egbert Jamieson Estate, Lexington, Mass.," by Harriman Bros., C. E„ dated January 28, 1896, and recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at the end of Book 4000. Amendment as presented voted upon and declared lost by voice vote. 9:34 P. M. Permission granted John A. Hinchey to speak regarding property of his father and others. The following motion presented by Carl E. Bryant: MOTION: To amend the Vote offered by Mr. Cromwell as follows: By inserting after the word "stores" in Section 5 (c), C 1 Districts sub -para- graph 1, the following:—"with the exception of liquor stores which are hereby expressly prohibited" and by inserting after the word."milk" in Section 5 (d), C 2 Districts sub -paragraph 2 the following: — "and retail liquor stores, if otherwise lawful." Amendment as presented voted upon and declared carried by voice vote. 9:44 P. M. Question by William E. Phillips if it was the intent under Section 5 C 2 (2) hotels, first line after Planning Board should read "after Public Hearing." Reply by Richard P. Cromwell that same was an omission and should be included. There- fore same voted upon and declared carried by voice vote. 9:57 P. M. The following amendment presented by Robert L. Ryder: Moved to amend the vote offered by Mr. Cromwell by amending Section 8 (a) entitled R 1 and R 2 Districts by striking out sub -paragraph 1 (a) and sub- stituting in lieu thereof the following as 1 (a) For each dwelling or other permitted principal building erected after the adoption of this amendment to this By -Law, a lot containing an area of not less than 12,500 square feet and a frontage of not Tess than 100 feet upon the frontage street. Amendment voted upon by voice vote declared lost 10:39 P. M. Decision of vote questioned and a rising vote taken as follows: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225.• Favor TELLERS 14 Alfred P. Tropeano 12 Rev, Harold T. Handley 39 John P. Whalen 65 Declared lost 10:42 P. M. Amendment presented by Edwin B, Worthen, Jr. as follows: VOTED: That the Main Motion be amended by adding to Section 8, (0, 1,. a, the following paragraph: (3) For garden apartments, land area shall be not less than 3000 square feet per dwelling unit containing one room used for sleeping, 3500 square feet per dwelling unit containing two rooms used for sleeping, and 4000 square feet per dwelling unit containing three or more rooms used for sleeping. Amendment as presented declared carried by voice vote. 10:55 P. M. Richard P. Cromwell moves that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, November 28, 1950 at 8:00 P. M. Voted upon and declared lost by voice vote. 10:56 P.M. Haskell W. Reed moves that the meeting adjourn for one week until Monday, December 4, 1950 at 8:00 P. M, Voted upon and declared carried by voice vote. 10:57 P. M. ATTEST: Opposed 22 24 54 100 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk FIRST ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4, 1950 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:04 P. M. There were 166 Town Meeting Members present. The Moderator states would continue with Article 3 by sections. The following sections presented 8, 9, 10 and 11 Amendment presented by Howard E. Custance striking out last two para- graphs of original motion to read as follows: VOTED: Applications for building permits shall be filed with the Building. Inspector on forms furnished by him, as provided in the Building By -Laws. With every such application there shall be filed a plan in duplicate of the lot upon. which said building is to be erected drawn to scale and showing the dimensions of the lot and the location and size of the buildings if any upon said lot and the building or buildings to be erected thereon and all streets upon which such lot abuts. Amendrnent as presented voted upon declared carried by voice vote. 8:14 P. M. Amendment presented by Wafter G. Black as follows: (To be inserted in Section 11, APPLICATION FOR PERMITS, between the - first and second paragraphs). 226 ANNUAL REPORTS VOTED: No permit shall be granted to build a dwelling whose exterior con- tours are in duplicate of any residence that is within a distance of 400 feet on the same street or way, Amendment as presented declared out of order by Moderator. 8:20 P. M. Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 being disposed of Mod- erator stated the main motion or article 3 would now be presented which would require a two-thirds vote. IN FAVOR TELLERS 35 Alfred P. Tropeano 82 John P. Whalen 39 Merlin J, Ladd 156 Declared carried 8:34 P. M, Article 4 presented by George W. Emery. Article 4. VOTED: That, in addition to money already appropriated, the sum of $3,500 be appropriated for Sewer Services—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried unanimously 8:35 P. M. Article 5. Presented by George W, Emery. VOTED: That, in addition to money already appropriated, the sum of $1,000 be appropriated for Water Maintenance—Wages and Expenses, for the balance of the year 1950, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried unanimously 8:35 P. M. Article 6. Presented by George W. Emery. VOTED: That the sum of $500 be appropriated for publication and distribu- tion of the report to be made to the next Annual 'sown Meeting by the Capital Expenditures Committee and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account. Carried unanimously 8:36 P. M. George W. Emery states if no objections Article 7 and 8 would be taken up together. No objections, unanimously 8:38 P. M. Article 7. VOTED: To establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as .a town way, Cary Avenue, from Middle Street to Shade Street, approximately 1910,32 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated Oct. 17, 1950 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Article 8, VOTED: To establish as a town way, or accept the layout of as a town way, Aerial Street, from Daniels Street to Sutherland Road, approximately 539.41 feet as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Cferk dated Oct. 17, 1950, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Articles 7 and 8 as read voted upon and carried unanimously 8:39 P. M. Articles 7 and 8. VOTED: To appropriate for the purposes enumerated in Articles 7 and 8, the sum of $32,000 and to raise said sum by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Town Treasurer, with the aproval of the Se - OPPOSED 1 1 1 3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 lectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $32,000 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provi- sions of General Laws, Chapter 44, as amended, within a period not exceeding ten years. Carried unanimously 8:40 P. M. Article 1. Presented by Myron C. Fisher. ELEMENTARY SITES COMMITTEE REPORT OF PROGRESS To the Town of Lexington: Your Elementary Sites Committee wishes to report progress. After many meetings and actual visits to available property, it was the unan- imous opinion of the committee that two sites should be chosen to meet the future needs of the town. The committee decided an one site in the Massachusetts Av- enue and School Street area and the other in the Maple and Lowell Streets area. If and when additional schools need to be built, these sites will adequately service the town with a minimum of transportation. Property owners have been approached and have expressed a willingness to sell. Because of this two articles were inserted in the warrant, however a number of details have not been accomplished at this date. So, your committee will not be able to present these two sites for your consideration until the next town meeting. s/ Myron C. Fisher, Chairman Elementary Sites Committee 8:41 P. M. George W. Emery requests that Article 9 be indefinitely postponed. Carried unanimously 8:41 P. M, George W, Emery requests that Article 10 be indefinitely postponed. Carried unanimously 8:41 P. M. All the Articles of the Warrant being completed the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. 8:42 P. M. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ARTICLE 17 AS VOTED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN. MEETING HELD OCTOBER 30, 1950 Article 17. VOTED: To adopt a civil defense By -Law as follows: CIVIL DEFENSE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Section 1. DEPARTMENT QF CIVIL DEFENSE. There is hereby established a department of civil defense (hereinafter called the "department"). It shall be the function of the department to have charge of civil defense as defined in Section 1, Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and to perform civil defense functions as authorized or directed by said chapter or by any and all executive orders or general regulations promulgated thereunder, and to exercise any authority delegated to it by the governor under said Chapter 639. Section 2. DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE. The department shall be un- der the direction of a director of civil defense (hereinafter called the "director") 228 ANNUAL REPORTS who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, The director shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the depart- ment, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen, and shall receive such salary, if any, as, subject to appropriation, may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Selectmen. The director may, within the limits of the amounts appropriated therefor and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, appoint such experts, clerks and other assistants as the work of the department may require and may remove them, and, within the limits aforesaid, may make such expenditures as may be necessary to execute effectively the purposes of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950. The director shall also have authority, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to appoint district co-ordinators and may accept and receive on behalf of the town, subject to approval of the Board of Selectmen, services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of civil defense, offered by the federal government or any agency or officer thereof or any person, firm or corporation, subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer. The director shall cause ap- propriate records to be kept of all matters relating to such gifts, grants or loans. Section 3. CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COUNCIL. There is hereby estab- lished a civil defense advisory council (hereinafter called the "council"). Said council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the director of civil defense and such other department heads and such other persons as the Board of Select- men may deem necessary. Such member of said council as said Board of Select- men shall from time to time, designate, shall serve as Chairman of said council Said council shall serve subject to the direction and control of the Board of Se- lectmen and shall advise said board and the director on matters pertaining to civil defense, Section 4. POLICE AID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS IN EVENT OF RIOTS OR OTHER VIOLENCE THEREIN: The police department is hereby au- thorized to go to aid another city or town at the request of said city Or town In the suppression of riots or other forms of violence therein whenever directed so to do by the chief of the police department with the approval of the director, Section 5, TERMINATION OF BY-LAW, This by-law shall remain in force only during the effective period of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950 and any act or amendment or continuation thereof or substitution therefor. Section 6. DEFINITION. All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as now in farce, shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation of or substitution for said Chapter 639. Carried unanimously 8:29 P. M. November 3, 1950. I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, Town of Lexington, do hereby certify the above to be a true and exact copy of Article 17 as voted at the Special Town Meeting held October 30, 1950 and as same appears on record. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk November 28, 1950. Boston, Mass. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved. (Signed) FRANCIS E. KELLY, Attorney General TOWN OF LEXINGTON STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT 229 December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Treasurer of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1950 Total in Account December 31, 1950 $179,401.80 Deposit not on interest: Lexington Trust Company $ 1,901.96 1,901.96 Deposits on interest: Andover Savings Bank 2,329,60 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Dedham Institution for Savings 4,000.00 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Eliot Savings Bank 1,164.24 Hingham Institution for Savings 1,911.36 Hudson Savings Bank 3,030.00 Institution for Savings, Newburyport 5,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000.00 Lynn Institution for Savings 2,279.90 Marlborough Savings Bank 3,500.00 Melrose Savings Bank 2,403.99 Middlesex Institution for Savings 3,559.93 Natick Federal Savings & Loan 2,025.00 Natick Five Cents Savings 1,232.05 Newton Centre Savings 2,969.69 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Provident Institution for Savings 2,293.63 Quincy Savings Bank 1,206.87 Rockland Savings Bank 2,273.28 Somerville Savings Bank 2,364.46 Wakefield Savings Bank 1,160.91 Waltham Savings Bank 4,000.00 West Newton Savings Bank 2,000.00 Weymouth Savings Bank 2,276.08 Winchester Savings Bank 1,277.51 Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank 2,429.11 78,811.31 United States Savings Bonds 81,000.00 American Telephone and Telegraph Company (Shares) 5,131.74 New York Telephone Company (Shares) 5,068.69 91,200.43 Cooperative Bank Shares 6,360.00 6,360.00 Cash: In office or transit 578.10 578.10 Accrued Interest on Investments 550.00 550.00 Total $179,401.80 .FAMES J. CARROLL, Treasurer 230 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department for the year 1950. This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State System of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules: Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1950. Receipts for the year 1950 in detail. Expenditures for the year 1950 summarized. Schedule of Appropriation Account — Revenue. Schedule of Appropriation Account — Non Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts, and others. Borrowing Capacity of the Town, Schedule of Interest on Town Debt showing payments due each year. Schedule of Town Debt showing payments due each year, In accordance with the provisions of Section 58 Chapter 41 of the General Laws, each head of a department, board or committee authorized to expend money was requested to furnish at the close of the year a list of unpaid bills. There are five unpaid bills remaining for the year 1950. These bills are as follows: DOG OFFICER -- Expenses E. M. LaRose 6.50 POLICE DEPARTMENT — Expenses Highway Road Machinery Fund Town of Lexington 433.38 PARK — Wages & Expenses Town of Lexington Water Services 104.00 CARY LIBRARY -- Expenses Massachusetts Reformatory 112.50 19th APRIL CELEBRATION — Norwich University 100.00 $756.38 Respectfully , submitted, ETHEL U. RICH, Temporary Town Accountant TOWN OF LEXINGTON 231 In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 4.1 of the General Laws, 1 have had examined the accounts of the various Town Officers and Boards entrusted with the receipts, custody or expenditure of money. In each case 1 have found the records correct. During the year 1950, I have had the cash balances verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Collector have also been verified. In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, during the year 1950, 1 have audited the accounts of the Trustees of Public Trusts, Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library and School Committee and the securities held by these trustees examined. I have found the accounts correct and securities in proper order. The cash balance of the Trustees has also been reconciled with the bank. balances. ETHEL U. RICH, Temporary Town Accountant Middlesex, ss. Then personally appeared the above named, Ethel U. Rich, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by her are correct and true to the best of her knowledge and belief. JAMES J. CARROLL, Notary Public My commission expires March 8, 1952. 232 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS DECEMBER 31, 1950 Debits "Net Bonded and Fixed Debt Credits Central Fire Station 40,000.00 East Lexington Fire Station 45,000.00 Street Construction (1947) #1 51,000.00 Street Construction (1947) #2 28,000.00 Street Construction (1 950) 25,000.00 High School Land i 9,000.00 Elementary School Land 17,000.00 New Elementary School 450,000.00 Remodeling Hancock School 75,000.00 Remodeling Various Schools 55,000.00 Addition to Parker School 1010,000.00 Sewer Loan (1947) 14,000.00 Sewer Loan (1948) 65,000.00 Sewer Loan (1948) Trunk Lines 255,000.00 Sewer Loan (1949) 40,000.00 Sewer Loan (1950) 190,000.00 Sewer Loan (1938) 24,000.00 North Lexington Sewer 96,000.00 Vine Brook Drainage P. W. A. 36,000.00 Water Mains 1947 #1 16" & over 88,000.00 Water Mains 1947 #2 6" — 16" 30,000.00 Water Mains 1947 #2 6" — 16" 65,000.00 Water Mains 1948 210,000.00 $2,018,000.00 $2,018,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON REVENUE 1950 Credits 233 234 ANNUAL REPORTS EXCESS AN DEFICIENCY 1950 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Tax Levy: Collections on Tax Titles $3,894.44 Poll 9,294.00 Audit Adjustment 1.04 Personal 84,906.89 Tailings 33.96 Real 1,233,441.29 Parking Meter Fund 1,000.00 $1,327,642.1 8 Revenue Surplus Appropriation of Available Funds: Approved 119503 108,743.92 Estimated Receipts 1950 421,627.10 Estimated Water Receipts Reserved 100,000.00 State Audit Municipal Accounts 741.53 No. Metropolitan Water Tax 1949 4.00 Premium on Loan 13.50 Reserve for Payment Water Debt 124,000.00 Overlay Reserve 5,000.00 Available Surplus (Water Construction) 10,000.00 Water Assessment Fund 25,000.00 Sewer Assessement Fund 30,000.00 Follen Road Balance 348.15 National Defense Loan 907.93 Westview Sale of Lots Fund Road Machinery Fund Debits 1,256.08 3,500.00 44,200.00 $2,201,728.31 Balance $12,000.00 Appropriations 2,023,025.52 Foreclosure and Redemption Tax Titles $200.00 Interest on Debt 360.00 Overlay Deficits State Tax Assessments County Tax and Tuberculosis Tax 560.00 31,414.24 52,639.12 82,089.43 $2,201,728.31 $405,571.65 4,929.44 $125,031.13 $535,532.22 Debits Tax Titles taken during 1950 $1,321,15 Approved Transfers 175,243.92 $176,565.07 Balance December 31, 1950 358,967.15 REVENUE 1951 Credits Appropriated from Available Funds Balance to 1951 Debits Authorized transfers Appropriation Special Town Meeting Oct. 30, i 950 SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND FOR MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION $535,532.22 $65,910.00 16,322.50 $82,232.50 $65,910.00 16,322.50 $82,232.50 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $33,361.55 Collections 1950: Sewer Assessments Paid in Advance $5,525.64 Sewer Assessments Committed 11,092.73 Unapportioned 6,853.25 Adjustment 21.12 23,492.74 $56,854.29 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 235 Debits Transferred by Vote of Town $30,000.00 Adjustments 140.83 Balance December 31, 1950 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND FOR WATER CONSTRUCTION BY VOTE OF TOWN Credits Balance January 1, 1950 236 ANNUAL REPORTS Street Assessments Deferred $2,781.91 Street Assessments due: $30,140.83 1951 5,635.02 26,713.46 1952 5,634.96 1953 5,634.77 $56,854.29 1954 5,571.37 1955 5,571.28 1956 5,571.23 1957 5,571.03 1958 5,570.82 1959 3,361.71 $30,056.43 $50,904.10 Collections 1950: Apportioned Water Assessments (rat due} $48,581.22 Water Assessments Paid in Advance $3,827.07 Water Assessments Committed 6,349.31 Water Assessments Deferred $1,885.95 Unapportioned 2,821.71 Water Assessments due: Adjustments 108.99 1951 13,107.08 6,151.99 1952 5,907.11 $43,163.51 1953 5,897.40 1954 5,869.77 1955 5,859.31 Dons 1956 Transferred by Vote of Town $25,000.00 5,859.26 Refunds 78.53 1957 5,859.23 Ad1958 4,394.13 Adjustments 21.12 $25,099.65 1959 897.07 Balance December 31, 1950 18,063.86 $48,58 1.22 $43,163.51 ROAD MACHINERY DEFERRED ASSESTS DECEMBER 31, 1950 Apportioned Sewer Assessments (not due) $74,473.50 Sewer Assessments Deferred $2,748.54 Sewer Assessments due: 1951 9,574.21 1952 9,146.57 1953 8,943.59 1954 8,593.37 1955 8,587.95 1956 8,576.79 1957 8,576.75 1958 7,838.79 1959 1,886.94 $74,473.50 Apportioned Street Assessments (not due) $50,904.10 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Collections for Rentals 1950 $64,983.58 39,050.55 $104,034.13 Debits Transferred by Vote of Town $44,200.00 Balance December 31, 1950 59,834.13 WATER DEPT AVAILABLE SURPLUS Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Receipts in Excess of Appropriation $104,034.13 $19,303.00 26,733.52 $46,036.52 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 237 Debits Transfer by Vote of Town Balance December 31, 1950 $10,000.00 36,036.52 $46,036.52 238 ANNUAL REPORTS SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $8,388.30 Collections: Sale of Land 1,200.00 SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Debits Balance December 31, 1950 $9,588.30 $9,588.30 Balance January 1, 1950 Collections: Sale of Land $8,388.30 1,200.00 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND $9,588.30 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 $13,295.87 Debits Collections in 1950 for Sale of Land 4,679.53 Balance December 31, 1950 $9,588.30 $17,975.40 Debits WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Transfer by Vote of Town $3,500.00 Balance December 31, 1950 14,475.40 Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Collections in 1950 for Sale of Land Debits Transfer by Vote of Town Balance December 3], 1950 OVERLAY RESERVE Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Balances transferred Debits Transfer by Vote of Town Balance December 31, 1950 $13,295.87 4,679.53 $17,975.40 $3,500.00 14,475.40 $17,975.40 OVERLAY RESERVE Credits Balance January 1, 1950 Balances transferred Debits Transfer by Vote of Town Balance December 31, 1950 $17,975.40 $15,142.41 3,622,32 $18,764.73 $5,000.00 13,764.73 $18,764.73 $15,142,41 BORROWING CAPACITY 3,622.32 Real and Personal Property: Valuation 1948 Less Abatements $26,879.900.00 $18,764.73 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 28,624,411.00 Valuation 1950 Less Abatements 30,247,044.00 $5,000.00 13,764.73 $18,764.73 Motor Vehicles: Valuation 1948 Less Abatements . 2,173,481.00 Valuation 1949 Less Abatements 2,81 1,457.00 Valuation 1950 Less Abatements 3,196,561.00 $93,932,854.00 TOWN Ur LEXINGTON 239 Average valuation for (3) years, less abate- ments 31,310,951.00 Borrowing Capacity 5% $1,565,547.55 Town Debt December 31, 1950 $2,018,000.00 Authorized but not issued 57,000.00 Total $2,075,000.00 Loans Outside Debt Limit: Mun. Relief P. W, A. 36,000.00 Water Debt 393,000.00 School (Elem. Land) 17,000.00 School (Elem. Bldg.) 450,000.00 896,000.00 Total Debt Inside Debt Limit (including au- thorized but not issued) 1,179,000.00 Sorrowing Capacity January 1, 1951 $386,547.55 240 ANNUAL REPORTS PROPERTY ACCOUNTS Credits Land and Buildings $5,416,752.49 Furniture and Other Property 456,308.69 Debits LAND AND BUILDINGS: Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building $758,000.00 Fire Department 131,680.00 Sewer Department 964,000.00 Schools 1,619,388.49 Libra ries 127,500.00 Parks and Playgrounds 283,000.00 Public Works Building 104,255.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property 60,080.00 Water Supply 1,329,000.00 Cemeteries 39,849.00 FURNITURE AND OTHER PROPERTY: Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building 30,650.00 Police Department 4,250.00 Fire Department 90,655.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 1,000.00 Tree Wardens Department 2,000.00 Sewer Department 1,000.00 highway Department 118,520.00 Schools 103,024.19 Libraries 86,000.00 Parks and Playgrounds 3,300.00 Public Works 3,980.00 Water Supply System 9,600.00 Cemeteries 2,329.50 $5,873,061.18 $5,416,752.49 456,308.69 $5,873,061.18 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET LIBRARY SECTION—DECEMBER 31, 1950 Assets Cash Credits Cary Library Income $1,081.44 Cary Library Principal 3,823.00 Laura Brigham Income 216.70 Alice B. Cary Fund Income 871.62 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund Income 69.88 Jane Phinney Fund Income 11.49 War Parents Book Memorial Income 23.01 George W. Sarano Memorial Fund Income 5.67 East Lexington Branch Library Income 114.76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON --DECEMBER 31, 1950 Assets Cash in Bank and on Eland Taxes: 1948—Persona I 1949—Poll Personal Real $6,217.57 242 ANNUAL REPORTS Liabilities Loans Authorized but Unissued $57,000.00 Revenue Appropriations 157,178.81 Non -Revenue Appropriations 165,457.12 Income Funds 520.77 Federal Grants 7,225.73 School Lunch Program 2,436.16 School Athletic Program 839.58 Dog Licenses 18.00 Deposits: Sewer $2,035.00 Water 1,941.00 Miscellaneous 483.00 6,217.57 County Tax 1950 Overlay 1948 Overlay 1950 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue Special Assessment Revenue Tax Title Revenue Tax Title Possessions Revenue 247.38 Departmental Revenue 376.00 Water Revenue 1,096.12 State and County Aid to Highway 5,870.14 Premiums 7,342.26 Parking Meter Fund $809,578.37 1950—Poll 1,032.00 Personal 4,013.11 Rea I 61,863.39 Motor Vehicle Excise Special Assessments Committed Tax Titles Tax Title Possessions Accounts Receivable Water Dept. Accounts Receivable Due from State—Coolidge Ave, Due from County—Coolidge Ave. Loans Authorized Underestimates: No. Metropolitan Sewer Tax State Parks and Res. Tax T. B. Hospital Assessment Overlay 1949 Revenue 1951 2,025.24 2,025.24 2,142,22 589.42 66,908.50 29,575.19' 60,985.35 2,474.83 14,831.41 62,059.41 19,009.91 4,050.48. 57,000.00. 2,731.64 29.43 1,338.09 16,322.50 $1,154,484.75 Reserve for Payment Water Loan Sewer Assessment Fund Water Assessment Fund Water Available Surplus Sale of Real Estate Fund Westview Sale of Lots Fund Overlay Reserve Fund Road Machinery Fund Excess and Deficiency 4,459.00 11,634.06 247.38 11,182.47 29,575.19 60,985.35 2,474.83 14,831.41 62,059.41 19,009.91 4,050.48 2,578.77 2,276.77 1,000.00 26,713.46 18,063.86 36,036.52 9,588.30 14,475.40 13, 764.73 59,834.13 358,967.15 $1,154,484.75 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 31, 1950 Assets Trust Funds—Cash and Securities In custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts Trustees of Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees of School Fund Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Treasurer of Contributory Retirement System 243 244 ANNUAL REPORTS $156,983.15 16,868.10 1,418.82 27,837.96 179,401.80 $382,509.83 Liahilitk Battle Green Fund—Orin W. Fiske $783.42 Battle Green Fund—Edith C. Redman 500.00 Eleanor 5. Beals Charity Fund 2,687.14 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,044.17 Leroy 5. Brown Patriot's Day Fund 5,000.00 Leroy 5. Brown Income Fund 446.61 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 1,100.00 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care income 244.40 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 38,285.00 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care income 1,047.80 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 42,078.67 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Incime 1,256.62 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,612.52 Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund 303.54 Emma I. Fiske School Fund 136.61 Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund 2,445.00 Charles E. French School Medal Fund 2,507.38 Jonas Gammen Charity Fund 629.51 Harriet R, Gilmor Charity Fund 779.98 George L. Gilmore Fund 10,000.00 Hayes Fountain Fund 1,230.69 Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 288.12 Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,762.75 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,573.65 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,473.71 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,484.77 William A. Tower Memorial Park Fund 10,000.00 Louise E. Wilkin's Flower Fund 75.76 Ellen A. Stone Fund 2,000.00 Sarah E. Ttaymond Library Fund 500.00 Charles Lyman Weld Fund 1,428.39 Geneva M. Brown Fund 3,151.63 Everett Milliken Hastings Park Fund 5,125.31 Albert Ball Tenny Fund 4,000.00 $156,983.15 (Bridge Charitable) Samuel J. Bridge Charitable Fund $14,587.84 Elizabeth B. Gerry Charity Fund 2,280.26 $16,868.10 (School) Flag Fund Robert E. Clapp Fund George E. Briggs Fund Matthew Allen Memorial Fund Ellen A. Stone Fund 121.39 843.56 143,26 125.53 185.08 Cary Memorial Library 11,224.78 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura M, Brigham Library Fund 3,042.50 Leroy 5. Brown Library Fund 2,000.00 Alice Butler Cary Library Fund 1,940.00 Marcia Cary Library Fund Income 354.31 Goodwin Musical Collection Fund 1,025.00 Library Book Purchase Fund 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Library Fund 124.19 War Parent's Book Memorial Fund 1,750.00 George W. Saran° Memorial Fund 100.00 Nelson W. Denney Library Fund 2,000.00 Pauline Burbank Peirce Library Fund 1,000.00 Clara Robbins Library Fund 100.00 Wellington Library Fund 1,077.18 War Service Fund 1,113.87 Annuity Savings A & 8 106,042.18 14,654.10 Pension Accumulation Fund 56,629.04 Expenses Fund 962.61 Annuity Reserve Fund 1,418.82 27,837.96 $179,401.80 APPROPRIATIONS --- REVENUE and NON -REVENUE ACCOUNT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Expenses Selectmen Personal Services Expenses Accounting Personal Services Expenses Town Clerk and Treasurer Personal Services Expenses Foreclosure and Redemption Tax Ttiles Collector Personal Services Expenses Assessors Personal Services Expenses Law Personal Services Special Fees Expenses Town Clerk Election Expenses Selectmen Election Expenses Balance from 1949 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer & Transfers & Transfers to E & D $595.00 $513.77 $81,23 1,000.00 977.87 22.13 6,629.48 6,148.54 480.94 1,660.00 1,660.00 7,932.40 7,252.53 679.87 500.00 497.73 2.27 9,393.60 8,354.70 1,038.90 2,077.50 2,066.39 1 1.1 1 $1,694.66 200.00 21.04 8,332.03 8,063.76 268.27 2,161.01 2,155.76 5.25 9,173.60 9,167.80 5.80 1,425.00 1,360.98 64.02 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 5,880.00 120.00 525.00 399.04 125.96 434.72 360.86 73.86 4,024.60 4,017.00 7.60 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE -Continued ACCOUNT Registrations Personal Services Expenses Public Works Office Personal Services Expenses Town Offices and Cary Memorial Personal Services Expenses Town Offices and Cary Memorial Expenses Engineering Personal Services Expenses Supervision New Development Board of Appeals Capital Expenditures Planning Board Long Range Planning Board Police Personal Services Expenses Cruiser Radio System Fire Personal Services Expenses Expenses Chief's Car Balance from 1949 370.00 500.00 4,700.00 1,550.00 Appropriation Expenditures & Transfers & Transfers 715.00 715.00 500.00 500.00 24,950.80 375.00 7,935.20 24,768.13 24,175.63 373,84 7,935.20 21,223.87 370.00 Transfer toE&P 775.17 1.16 Carried to 1951 $1,873.62 Carried to 1951 2,054.26 1,490.00 17,391.92 16,845.90 546.02 975.00 912.63 62.37 1,000.00 8.64 991.36 850.00 617.43 232.57 500.00 1,750.00 1,006.71 743.29 439.08 60.92 76,265.51 74,231.87 2,033.64 7,798.00 7,798.00 1,250.00 633.55 616.45 154.72 87,825.41 87,211.44 613.97 17, 73 3.07 17,038.69 137.26 1,550.00 1,900.00 1,521.61 378.39 500.00 4,545.28 557.12 NOi9NIX31 •3O NMO.L SflJOd323 1Y(NNV APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AHD ACCOUNT Supplementary Const. East Lexington Station Expenses Incidental East Lexington Station New East Lexington Fire Station Plans and Specifications Repairs Fire Alarm System New Fire Engine Civil Defense Building and Plumbing Persona! Services Expenses Wire Personal Services Expenses Weights and Measures Personal Services Expenses Insect Suppression Personal Services Wages and Expenses Shade Trees Wages and Expenses Forest Fires Personal Services Wages and Expenses Dog Officer Personal Services Expenses Balance from 1949 19,631.72 3,000.00 10,000.00 51.68 1,000.00 NON -REVENUE -Continued Appropriation Expenditures & Transfers & Transfers 7,000.00 1,006.50 16,322.50 243.72 16,694.33 1,645.57 51.68 1,006.50 6.28 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,075.00 1,071.55 1,100.00 1,100.00 225.00 225.00 660.00 660.00 300.00 280.00 544.50 544,50 2,581.12 2,580.54 11,358.48 50.00 500.00 11,358.01 50.00 428.92 125.00 125.00 568.50 568.OQ APPROPRIATIONS --- REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE -Continued ACCOUNT Health Personal Services Expenses Eradication of Mosquitoes Dog Clinic Denta[ Clinic Personal Services Expenses Posture Clinic Expenses Vital Statistics Animal Inspection Personal Services Sewer Maintenance Wages and Expenses Sewer Services Sewer Construction S. Streets Wages and Expenses North Branch Vine Brook Drain Construction 5. Streets Drain Easement Roosevelt Road Drain Construction 5. Street Drain Easements Ashes and Dumps Garbage Collection Highway Maintenance Wages and Expenses Balance Appropriation from 1949 & Transfers 1,600.00 50.00 3,600.00 8.155.00 3,500.00 393.00 Expenditures & Transfers 3,600.00 8,123.02 3,500.00 392.98 2,000.00 1,846.00 1,050.00 861.99 929.40 929.40 25.00 13.25 618.75 618.75 4,800.00 21,000.00 66,000.00 10,000.00 29,500.00 2,500.00 8,500.00 10,800.00 67,038.78 3,419.11 20,636.14 16,279.17 526.39 23,280.48 6,441.50 10,450.00 Transfer to E & D 3.45 20.00 .58 .47 71.08 .50 'transfer toE&0 31.98 .02 154.00 188.01 11.75 1,3 80.89 363.86 1,073.61 50.00 6,219.52 2,500.00 2,058.50 350.00 57,748.54 9,290.24 Carried to 1951 9,937.39 1,354.43 10,000.00 16,322.50 750.00 Carr led to 1953 49,720.83 10,000.00 NOISNIX31 dO NMO1 N y CO SL Qd31 'NINNY APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE -Continued ACCOUNT Public Works Building Chapter 90 Maintenance Chapter 90 Coolidge Avenue Chapter 90 Waltham Street Chapter 90 Grove Street Construction Watson Road Sidewatks-1949 Sidewalk Construction Construction Curbings Construction Curbings-1949 Snow Removal Traffic Regulation and Control Street Lights Street Signs Road Machinery Wages and Expenses Road Machinery New Equipment Liberty Ledgelawn Street Public Welfare Personal Services Administration Aid and Expenses A. D. C. Aid and Expenses O. A. A. Aid and Expenses Balance from 1949 3,036.26 85.10 3,870.00 900.00 3,600.00 15,000.00 Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1951 13,000.00 1 1,947.54 1,052.16 4,500.00 3,807.26 13,949.52 12,301.92 3,675.57 4,898.34 1,983.68 2,046.00 22.78 4,500.00 4,194.21 305.79 1,828.60 2,041.40 6,000.00 3,778.42 392.43 1,829.15 2,000.00 1,440.06 559.94 820.75 79.25 30,000.00 26,230.55 3,217.10 552.35 2,500.00 2,499.60 .40 29,000.00 27,053.38 1,946.62 1,300.00 776.29 523.71 ........... 692.74 1,647.60 1,814.49 25,500.00 23,361.13 2,138.87 18,700.00 20,335.82 1,964.18 11,275.01 3,724.99 NOION1X31 3a NMOI 5,347.18 4,732.23 614.95 850.00 824.54 25.46 30,693.70 30,607.74 85.96 17,195.80 16,801.11 394.69 N 83,973.09 83,693.80 279.29 43 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE -Continued ACCOUNT Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried from 1949 & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1951 Veterans' Benefits Personal Services 1,144.01 1,144.01 Aid and Expenses 5,600.00 5,569.47 30.53 Soldier's Burials 150.00 133.59 16.41 School Personal Services 459.755.67 455,947.90 3,807.77 Expenses 104,575.00 104,279.05 295.95 Americanization Classes 203.00 203.00 Vocational Handicraft Classes 4,820.00 4,379.87 440.13 Vocational Handicraft Tuition 2,630.00 1,929.50 700.50 Out of State Travel 300.00 124.98 175.02 Plans and Specicigations, Repairs, etc. 15,000.00 14,951.87 48.13 Future School Sites 72.25 72.25 New Oil Burner 590.00 590.00 Elementary School Bldg. Comm. 5,000.00 4,027.50 972.50 Land for New Elem. School Site 932.25 932.25 Resurfacing Play -area., Parker 600.00 500.00 100.00 Incidental Expenses New High School 886.87 886.87 High School 81dg. Comm. 3,000.00 20.73 2,979.27 Land at Parker School 100.00 100.00 Elementary School Sites Comm. 1,000.00 1,000.00 Alterations to Various Schools 35,000.00 22,295.95 12,704.05 Addition to Parker School 5,000.00 5,000 00 Cary Library Personal Services 22,750.00 22,547.93 202.07 Expenses 12,284.78 12,175.29 109.49 Construction .. 1,909.15 1,909.15 N U 0 51UJOd321 1VfNNV APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE --Continued ACCOUNT Park Personal Services Wages and Expenses Recreation Personal Services Expenses Capital Outlay Armistice Day Expenses Memorial Day Expenses 19th of April Expenses Police Pensions Fire Pensions Public Works Bldg. (1949) Insurance Retirement Admin. Trust Funds Town Report Printing Ambulance Maintenance Unclassified Expenses Reserve Fund Unpaid Bills Damages MacKay Property Damages McDevitt Property Water Maintenance Balance from 1949 12,000.00 275.00 500.00 Appropriation Expenditures & Transfers & Transfers 2,953.50 18,000.00 6,200.00 2,600.00 16,976.25 50.00 307.86 4,000.00 11,351.2! 5,391.54 16,600.00 22,675.72 100.00 1,200.00 350.00 300.00 20,000.00 699.83 1,632.50 2,953.50 17,993.52 5,588.90 2,542.51 16,765.97 307.86 14,609.83 11,207 22 5,391.54 275.00 16,226.48 22,675.72 95.00 936.00 280.34 146.36 19,823.27 699.83 1,632.50 35,600.00 35,598.48 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE -Continued ACCOUNT Water Maintenance -1949 Water Services Water Construction Munroe Cemetery Personal Services Maintenance Westview Cemetery Personal Services Maintenance Captal Outlay Interest on Debt Maturing Debt Totals ACCOUNT North Lexington Sewer Sewer Mains Trunk Lines Sewer Construction Sundry Streets Water Construction 6-16" Water Construction 16" and Over New Elementary School Alterations to Various Schools Liberty, Ledgelawn Streets Construction New East Lexington Fire Station Balance from 1949 450.00 21,600.00 Appropriation & Transfers 34,500.00 61,500.00 Expenditures & Transfers 397.34 34,346,47 60,609.76 522.50 522.50 6,000.00 5,997.18 893.75 893.75 9,300.00 9,297.84 5,000.00 4,998.67 22,701 .25 22,541.25 254,000.00 254,000.00 Transfer to E & D 6.48 611.10 57.49 210.28 50.00 1,390.17 143.99 373.52 5.00 264.00 57.29 153.64 176.73 1.52 Transfer to E & D 52.66 153.53 3,886.24 2.82 2.16 1.33 160.00 Carried to 1951 12.37 NO19NIX31 NMO1 500.00 tri Carried to 1951 18,604.00 $97,542.44 $2,175,673.92 $2,046,900.60 $69,136.95 $157,178.81 NON -REVENUE ACCOUNTS Balance from 1949 $2,552.65 64,738.56 132.12 75,621.71 17,311.53 56,597.28 Appropriation & Transfers 190, 000.00 155,000.00 25,000.00 45,000.00 Expenditures & Transfers $61,766.52 104,183.49 50,076.88 42,669.39 138,835.15 23,965.30 45,000.00 Transfer to 5 & D Carried to 1951 $2,552.65 2,972.04 85,948.63 25,544.83 17,31 1.53 13,927.89 16,164.85 1,034.70 $216,953.85 $415,000.00 $466,496.73 $165,457.12 CJI S1?iOd3b 1VfNNV TOWN OF LEXINGTON 253 1950 RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes — Levy of 1950 Polls 7,540.00 Personal 80,850.35 Real Estate 1,159,845.99 1,248,236.34 Taxes — Prior years Polls 508.00 Personal 2,282.69 Real Estate 62,976.13 From The Commonwealth Income Tax 135,649.22 Corporation Tax 63,576.96 Meal Tax 2,735.50 65,766.82 201,961.68 254 ANNUAL REPORTS From the County Dog Licenses 2,284.78 From the United States Government Old Age Assistance—Admn 5,668.56 ---Aid 60,888.73 Dependent Children—Adm 1,213.02 --Aid 8,589.44 Other General Revenue For Loss of Taxes Town of Arlington Land City of Cambridge Land 497.77 561.58 Tax Title Redemptions Real Estate Tax 1,743.92 Tax Title Possessions 2,740.10 Military Refund 476.39 2,284.78 76,359.75 1,059.35 4,484.02 476.39 TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE 1,616,984.76 Licenses COMMERCIAL REVENUE Liquor 3,000.00 Sunday 482.00 Special Assessments and Privileges Bowling 70.00 Special Assessments Milk 84.00 Sewer: Junk 120.00 Apportioned Paid in advance . 5,525.64 Victuallers 125,00 Added to 1950 Tax Bills 10,591.42 Automobile Dealers 39.00 Added to Prior Tax Bills 483.08 All Others 106.60 Unapportioned 6,853.25 4,026.60 23,453.39 Street: Apportioned paid in advance . 1,873.91 Added to 1950 Tax Bills 3,916.66 Added to Prior Tax Bills 148.61 Unapportioned 3,185.68 Permits Marriage 342.00 Building 2,850.00 Plumbing 1,675.50 Cesspool 191.00 Oil Burner 142.50 Transfer of Garbage 20.00 All Other 130.10 Fines and Forfeits Court Fines 772.00 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth Vocational Education Loss of Taxes - State Land 5,216.40 989.53 5,351.10 772.00 Water: Apportioned paid in advance , 3,827.07 Added to 1950 Tax Bills 5,464.72 Added to Prior Tax Bills 877.47 Unapportioned 2,916, 70 9,124.86 13,085.96 Privileges Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Levy of 1950 93,241.28 Prior Years 10,673.27 103,914.55 Total Special Assessments 6,205.93 and Privileges 149,578.76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 255 COMMERCIAL REVENUE - DEPARTMENTAL General Government Treasurer Release Fees - Tax Titles 48.00 Collector Certificate Fees Tax Demand Costs Selectmen Miscellaneous 764.00 298.15 248.50 Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded 1,153.16 Mortgages Discharged 91.56 Pole Location Certificates 72.00 Miscellaneous Certificates 166.03 Sporting License Fees 215.75 Dog License Fees 255.70 Miscellaneous 215.40 Cary Memorial Building Rental Legal Department Board of Appeals -Hearings Planning Board Total General Government Departmental 450.00 665.11 160.00 48.00 1,062.15 248.50 256 ANNUAL REPORTS HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Dental Clinic Slaughtering 114.75 13.00 Contagious Diseases 260.71 Others 19.50 Subsidies Cities & Towns 1,637.85 Sewer Department House Connections Total Health and Sanitation 568,11 HIGHWAYS Highway Joint Maintenance State 1,500.00 Joint Maintenance County 1,500.00 Joint Construction State 7,329.05 2,169,60 Joint Construction County 6,103.54 Machinery Rentals 39,050.55 Gas Tax Refund (State) 199.35 450.00 Damages - Claims 222.68 Miscellaneous Junk 221.31 825.11 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Bicycle Permits 82.50 Revolver Permits 91.00 Fire Department Sale of Old Materials 621.00 Claim 1,006.50 Oil Permits & Blasting 36.00 Inspection Weights and Measures Wires Other Protection Dog Officer: Care and killing dogs 287.10 678.50 223.50 4,803.36 Total Highways PUBLIC WELFARE Temporary Aid Reimbursement - State 3,143.68 Reimbursement - Cities & Towns 2,01 5.52 2,045.81 568.11 56,126.48 173.50 Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement - State 7,720.82 1,663.50 965.60 223.50 Total Protection of Persons and Property 3,026.10 Soldiers' Benefits State Aid 2,343.87 Old Age Assistance Reimbursement - State 58,244.58 Reimbursement - Cities & Towns 2,165.59 Total Public Welfare 5,159.20 7,720.82 2,343.87 60,410.17 2,613.92 56,126.48 75,634.06 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SCHOOLS Tuitions Other 12,875.47 Other Items 3,000.55 Tuition State Wards 11,481.42 Athletic Activity 1,643.49 Lunch Program 24,560.52 Total Schools 53,561.45 RECREATION AND PARKS Bus Tickets Miscellaneous 40.00 4.00 257 258 ANNUAL REPORTS 53,561.45 44.00 Total Recreation and Parks 44.00 UNCLASSIFIED Ambulance Rentals 1,314,00 All Other Items 38.79 Rental Barnes Property 780.00 Parking Meters 6,729.66 175th Anniversary 1,439.44 10,301.89 Total Unclassified 10,301.89 House Rent 70.00 Perpetual Care 3,852.97 Other Items 110.38 11,322.38 Total Cemeteries 12,218.53 INTEREST Cemeteries 33.20 Taxes 1,743.92 Tax Titles 138.13 Added to Tax Titles 11.60 Motor Vehicle Excise 61.53 Special Assessments Sewer 3,407.05 Street 1,738.32 Water 2,152.22 interest on bank deposits Interest on bonds issued Total Interest 238.52 303.09 1,988.38 7,297.59 541.61 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES General Loans Water Department Street 25,000.00 Rates of 1950 110,694.28 Sewer 190,000.00 Liens Added to Taxes 478.15.. School 155,000.00 1 1 1,172.43 Premiums 3,909.56 Miscellaneous Fire Station 45,000.00 House Connections 1950 House Connections Prior Years „ Sundry Items 408.20 333.32 275.35 1,016.87 Total Public Service Enterprises 112,189.30 9,827.58 418,909.56 Total Municipal Indebtedness 418,909.56 REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS Refunds CEMETERIES Insurance 47.65 Munroe Old Age Assistance Aid & Exp973.09 Public Welfare 56.22 Annual Care 144.75 Dependent Children " " .. 147.68 Interments 267.00 1,224.64 Foundations 110.40 Perpetual Care 350.00 Cemetery Department Other Items 24.00 Munroe Perpetyal Care Fund .... 500.00 896.15 Westview Perpetual Care Fund .. 1,500.00 Westview Colonial Perpetual Care Fund .... 50.00 Sale of Lots 4,679.53 French Fund 50.00 Interments 1,757.00 2,100.00 Foundations 852.50 Total Refund and Transfers .. 3,324,64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Sporting Licenses 1,681.75 Dog Licenses 2,950.40 Tailings 33.96 Deposits Sewer House Connections 19,525.00 Water House Connections . 19,675,00 Hydrants 100.00 Veterans Deposits 800.00 Federal Withholding Tax 82,072.87 Other Trusts Tower Park 240.00 Geo, Barden Fund 249.80 Total Agency, Trust and investments Total Cash Receipts Cash Balance January 1, 1950 GRAND TOTAL 4,666.13 40,100.00 82,072.87 489.80 259 260 ANNUAL REPORTS 127,328.78 2,656,473.17 969,594.80 3,626,067.97 1950 EXPENDITURES (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Secretary 422.52 Extra Clerical Service 91.25 Expenses Postage Office Supplies Equipment and Repairs Printing Reports Meeting Expenses Association Dues Sundry Consultant 194.28 72.78 490.00 24.80 31.00 5.00 160.01 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Executive Clerk 2,895.88 Senior Clerk 1,783.46 Junior Clerk 1,469.20 Expenses Selectmen 1,000.00 Postage & Office Supplies 302.43 Bond 5.00 Advertising 110.95 Recording Deeds 30.25 Constable Service 69.92 Equipment and Repairs 28.85 Other Expenses 112.60 Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 3,542.71 Senior Clerk 2,107.60 Junior Clerk 1,602.22 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Office Equipment Binding Association Dues State Forms Sundry 231.88 60.05 39.50 3.00 137.26 26.04 Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department Personal Services Treasurer and Town Clerk Clerks 4,100.00 4,254.70 Expenses Office Expenses 718.39 Bond Premium 278.50 $513.77 Parking Meters 1,003.25 Other Expenses 66.25 6,148.54 1,660.00 7,252.53 497.73 8,354.70 2,066.39 Foreclosure and Redemption of Tax Titles 2.104.00 Collector's Department Personal Services Collector 4,270.83 Senior Clerk 2,175.45 Junior Clerk 1,617.48 977.87 8,063.76 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenses Postage & Office Expenses 1,516.50 Bond Premium 586.26 Other Expenses 53.00 Assessors' Department Personal Services Assessors 1,800.00 Secretary 3,640.00 Senior Clerk 2,173.60 Junior Clerk 1,554.20 Expenses Postage, Supplies and Equipment Automobile Allowance Transfer Fees Assistant Assessors Other Expenses Law Department Persona! Services Town Counsel Special Fees Other Expenses 578.45 75.00 243.78 330.00 133.75 3,000.00 5,880.00 399.04 Election Department Expenses (Jurisdiction Selectmen) Wardens & Other Officers 2,073.11 Meals 311.25 Printing, Preparing, Mailing Warrants 1,517.31 Sundry Items 115.33 Election Department Expenses (Jurisdiction Town Clerk) Postage and Supplies Voting Lists Registrations Department Personal Services Registrars Assistant Registrars Expenses Clerk Postage and Supplies Printing Voting Lists Tally Sheets and Ballots Advertising 80.86 280.00 493.00 222.00 45.00 52.08 146.00 163.00 93.92 261 262 ANNUAL REPORTS Public Works ---Superintendent's Office Personal Services Superintendent 6,896.11 2,155.76 Assistant Superintendent 3,733.33 Office Manager 810.00 Clerical 12,736.19 9,167.80 1,360.98 Expenses Postage, Supplies and Equipment Sundry 348.64 25.20 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Bldg. Personal Services Janitor 3,016.00 Assistant Janitor 2,459.60 Second Ass't. Janitor 2,459.60 Expenses Labor 809.51 Fuel 3,132.05 9,279 04 Lights and Power 2,624,25 Gas 148.88 Telephone 2,086.41 Repairs & Other Expenses 12,422.77 4,017.00 360.86 715.00 Town Offices -Cary Memorial Bldg. 1949 Appropriation Repairing Vacuum Pump Counter Repair 350.00 20.00 Engineering Department . Personal Services Assistant Engineer 3,588.00 Others 13,257.90 Expenses Field and Office Supplies and Equipment Maps and Blue Prints Equipment Rentals Sundry 415.69 74.23 390.28 32.43 24,175.63 373.84 7,935.20 21,223.87 370.00 16,845.90 912.63 500.00 Supervision of new Development 8.64 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Planning Board Clerical Postage and Supplies Special Services Other Expenses Board of Appeals Clerical Postage and Supplies Advertising TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT,. PROTECTION OF Police Department Personal Services Chief Lieutena nt Sergeants Patrolmen Matron 171.75 24.34 293.96 516.66 221.00 143.30 253.13 PERSONS 1,006.71 617.43 AND PROPERTY 4,100.00 6,676.36 63,415.51 40.00 Expenses Postage and Office Supplies242.42 Office Equipment 362.67 Office Repair Telephone Motor Equipment Maintenance Gasoline and Oil Radio Maintenance Equipment for Men Meals Photographic Supplies and Services Sundry Items Police Crusier Radio System Fire Department Personal Services Deputy Chief Captain and Lieutenants Privates Call Men Extra Duty 400.00 1,795.25 1,213.00 1,623.02 284.50 1,143.44 61.78 595.75 76.17 4,050.00 20,881.71 59,140.14 2,740.64 398.95 74,231.87 7,798.00 633.55 154.72 87,21 1.44 263 136,582.67 264 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Office Expenses 278.64 Telephone 943.61 Apparatus 28.79 Equipment for Men 521.13 Fire Fighting Equipment 1,550.20 Equipment Repair 822.47 Alarm Box and Radio Main- tenance 3,447.82 Extension of Fire Alarm 2,200.00 Shop Supplies 230.96 Hose 837.90 Feul and Light 2,417.09 Maintenance of Building and Grounds 1,981.06 Gasoline and Oil 895.08 Auto Allowance 166.67 Damages 404.00 All Other 278.40 Plans and Specifications for Completing New East Lexington Fire Station Blueprints Supplementary Construction of East Lexington Fire Station Contract 15,314.40 Professional Services 1,206.29 Gravel 35.25 Equipment Rentals 53.67 Blueprints 51.92 Travel Expense 32.80 Expenses Incurred in Completing New East Lexington Fire Station Professional Service 172.99 Labor 246.44 Equipment and Supplies 1,165.47 Equipment Rentals 60.67 Emergencey Repairs Fire Alarms System Fire Chief's Car Equipment Civilian Defense Postage and Supplies Office Supplies Clerk 60.16 180.56 3.00 17,038.69 51.68 16,694.33 1,645.57 1,006.50 1,521.61 243.72 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 265 Special Appropriation Fire Dept. Contract 45,000.00 Fire Department 1949 Appropriation Repairing Fire Alarm System Building and Plumbing Department 1,550.00 266 ANNUAL REPORTS Equipment Rentals 584.25 Gravel 186.25 Airplane Spraying 500.00 Trees 398.05 Sundry Items 34.95 11,358.01 Forest Fires Personal Services Warden 50.00 Wages and Expenses Personal Services Labor 329.50 Inspector 5,000.00 Supplies and Equipment 89.88 Expenses Meals 9.54 Auto Allowance 600.00 428.92 Other Expenses 471.55 1,071.55 Dog Officer Salary 125.00 Wire Inspectors Department Feeding Dogs, etc. 568.00 Personal Services Inspector 1,100.00 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 278,773.20 Expenses Auto Allowance 200.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Other Expenses 25.00 Health Department 225'00 Inspector 3,600.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses Auto Allowance 300.00 Personal Services Office Expenses 124.95 Sealer 660.00 Laboratory Supplies 401.89 Expenses Quarantine and Contagious Auto Allowance 240.00 Diseases 92.55 Other Expenses 40.00 Hospitals 190.10 280.00 Cities and Towns 730.00 Tuberculosis 4,517.50 Insect Suppression Lex. Visiting Nurse Assn. 378.28 Personal Services Premature Babies 1,240.70 Inspector 544.50 Other Expenses 147.05 Wages and Expenses Labor 1,836.64 Mosquito Control 3,500.00 Equipment and Repair 283.93 Dog Clinic Insecticides 277.87 Expenses Equipment Rentals 165.60 Veterinarian 100.00 Supplies 15.45 Other Expenses 292.98 Sundry 1.05 392.98 8,123.02 Shade Trees Wages and Expenses Labor 7,343.31 Tools and Repair 1,551.73 Insecticides 759.47 2,580.54 Dental Clinic Personal Services Dentist 1.470.00 Nurse 376.00 1,846.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenses Equipment and Repair Dental Supplies Other Expenses Posture Clinic Expenses Physician Nurses Other Expenses Vital Statistics Animal Inspection inspector Sewer Maintenance Wages and Expenses Labor Equipment and Repair Pumping Station Light and Power Office Expenses Equipment Rentals Other Expenses Sewer Construction -Sundry Streets Labor Town Equipment Pipe, Cement and Supplies Oil Claims Contract Recording Fees Equipment Rentals Equipment and Supplies Drains Purchase of Land Sundry Sewer Services Labor Pipe and Fittings Joint Compound Supplies Equipment Rentals All Expenses 611.65 199.94 50.40 150.00 774.40 5.00 1,586.91 27.25 213.50 1,020.76 25.25 527.44 18.00 26,857.79 9,030.55 18,843.13 106.03 175.45 38,032.58 129.60 22,002.90 1,568.47 2,833.66 1,100.00 158.01 267 268 ANNUAL REPORTS Sewer Mains -Trunk Lines Labor 292.10 Contracts 50,756.43 861.99 Town Equipment 5.00 Const. Engineering Super. 10,321.79 Advertising 7.20 Special Traffic Duty 384.00 Drain ConstrucHort-Sunday Streets 929.40 Labor 6,205.81 Town Equipment 1,893.50 Other Equipment Rentals 4,554.74 Pipe 6,899.18 Supplies 2,294.53 618.75 Drains, Manholes 1,425.14 Sundry 7.58 13.25 3,419.11 120,838.17 Drain Construction ---Sundry Streets 1949 Appropriation Pipe 137.00 Drains 73.00 Labor 156.36 Sand i6.25 Other Equipment Rentals 105.00 Garbage Collection Contract Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Labor 5,560.33 Town Equipment 685.13 Other Items 196.04 TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION HIGHWAYS Public Works Building 7,774.02 Labor 9,332.36 2,165.46 Fuel, Light and Power 1,364,39 64.74 Equipment and Repair 291.46 1,559.08 Mechanics Tools and Equipment 243.09 8,669.33 Bldg. Repairs and Supplies 680.76 28.00 Other items 25.00 20,260.63 61,766.52 23,280.48 487.61 10,450.00 6,441.50 1 1,93 7.06 266,829.41 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Public Works Building 1949 Appropriation Sprinkler System Highway Maintenance Wages and Expenses Postage and Office Supplies Labor Asphalt and Tarvia Stone, Gravel, Loam & Brick Sundry Supplies Equipment and Repairs Town & Private Equip. Rentals Bridge Other Items 176.74 22,771.08 7,797.86 13,117.77 317.29 110.19 791.73 1,245.00 420.88 Highway Dept. Road Machinery Expenses Parts and Repairs 8,714.63 Gasoline, Greese and Oil 10,237.48 Oxygen and Acetylene 293.66 Tires and Tubes 3,948.48 Sundry 166.88 New Equipment Snow Removal Labor 11,066.93 Plow and Truck Repairs 1,933.44 New Plows 530.00 Equipment Rentals 8,796.43 Gravel, Sand and Salt 2,630.65 Sundry Equipment 583.51 Sundry Supplies 373.91 Sundry 315.68 Traffic Regulation and Control Labor 1,378.98 Light 125.65 Signs 87.93 Paint 543.75 Equipment Rentals 132.98 Equipment and Repairs 38.95. Railroad Signal 100.00 All Others 43.76 Parking Meter -Traffic Rules 47.60 275.00 57,748.54 23,361.13 20,335.82 26,230.55 2,499.60 269 270 ANNUAL REPORTS Street Lights Street Signs Labor Signs Paint Cement and Pipe Town Equipment Sundry 592.04 83.90 13.60 9.80 76.00 .95 Street Construction -Sundry Streeter --- Liberty, Ledgelawn Labor 674.43 Contract 34,201.18 Blue Prints 50.40 Supplies 181.38 Advertising 33.92 Town Equipment 99.00 Chapter #90 Maintenance Labor 263.53 Stone, Gravel, Asphalt 3,180.23 Equipment Rentals 363.50 Highway Maintenance Chapter #90 -Waltham Street Contract 4,254.98 Town Equipment 12.00 Damages 425.00 Sidewalks and Steps 205.18 Pipe 1.18 Highway Maintenance Chapter #90 -Construction Fence Highway Maintenance Chapter #90 Watson Road Contract 3,490.04 Labor 57.20 Advertising 32.63 Equipment 22.00 Seeding 592.34 27,053.38 776.29 35,240.31 3,807.26 4,898.34 2,046.00 4,194.21 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Highway Maintenance Chapter #90—Coolidge Avenue Contract 12,288.77 Advertising 13.15 Sidewalk Construction Contract 3,723.40 All Other 55.02 Sidewalks 1949 Appropriation Labor 18.00 Supplies 2.40 Contract 1,808.20 Curbing Construction Labor 33.24 Contract 926.92 Curbing and Supplies 406.90 Equipment Rentals 73.00 Curbings 1949 Appropriation Contract TOTAL HIGHWAYS WELFARE Welfare Personal Services Agent - 3,600.00 Social Worker 2,173.60 Senior Clerk 2,173.60 Junior Clerk 1,887.60 *4346,05 Paid from Federal Grants O.A.A. * 756.52 Paid from Federal Grants A.O.C. Administration Postage, Supplies and Equip. 832.06 Telephone 261.52 Auto Expense 97.68 Gas and Oil 88.95 Meeting Expenses 97.15 Gas 24.86 Town Equipment 67.20 All Other 6.00 *650.88 Paid from Federal Grants O.A.A. 12,301.92 3,778.42 1,828.60 1,440.06 820.75 `9,834.80 * 1,475.42 271 240,573.24 272 ANNUAL REPORTS Aid and Expenses Cash Grants 17,812.80 General Relief 12,617.58 Other Items 177.36 Aid to Dependent Children Aid and Expenses Cash Grants Old Age Assistance Aid and Expenses Cash Grants Other Cities and Town Veterans' Benefits Director Aid and Expenses Cash Grants All Other Soldiers' Burials 139,684.94 3,574.04 4,421.10 1,148.37 TOTAL WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES SCHOOLS Schools Personal Services Superintendent 6,549.98 Attendance Officer 200.04 Clerk 8,899.76 Teachers (High) 185,124.86 Teachers (Elem.) 197,700.67 Teachers (Special) 16,241.64 Janitors (High) 14,314.38 Janitors (Elem.) 17,265.82 Maintenance Employees (High) 5,313.43 Nurse and Physicians 4,188.32 Home Instruction 149.00 Expenses General Expenses Textbooks Supplies and Other Expenses of Instruction Fuel Light and Power Water Towel and Laundry Work 1,240.32 1 1,43 7.21 13,658.23 11,567.56 6,588.25 785.82 1,938.00 30,607.74 23,337.46 143,258.98 1,144.01 5,569.47 133.59 455,947.90 215,361.47 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Telephone 1,310.37 Janitors Supplies 2,489.62 Gas 1,017.92 Repairs 19,556.99 Libraries 1,484.85 Health Supplies 252,71 Travel and Expenses 246.43 Transportation 14,573.80 Tuition 373.56 Auto Driving Expense 251.83 Athletic Supplies 6,820.60 Graduation Supplies 449.29 Miscellaneous Supplies 1,734.68 New Equipment 6,162.87 School Committee Expenses338.14 Americanization Classes Vocational Education Tuition Vocational Education— Handicraft Classes 4,379.87 George Barden Fund 69.13 Our -of -State Travel New Elementary School Architects Contract 38,926.00 Stone, Gravel, Posts 10.30 Supplies and Equipment 2,328.63 Paving 1,402.50 Advertising 1.96 Plans and Specifications for Additions, Repairs and Altera- atians to Elem. Schools Professional Seryices Advertising Alterations to Various School Contract Supplies and Equipment Trucking Blue Prints Sundry 12,128.33 29.20 120,659.44 1,502.25 219.50 102.88 54.00 104,279.05 203.00 1,929.50 4,449.00 324.98 42,669.39 12,157.53 122,538.07 • 273- 274 ANNUAL REPORTS Addition to Parker School Contract Land at Parker School School—Oil Burner Resurfacing Parker School Play Area Elementary School Committee Advertising High School Building Committee Blue Prints TOTAL SCHOOL LIBRARY Library Personal Services Librarian 4,000.00 Assistants and Substitutes 15,334.92 Janitors 3,213.01 Expenses Administration 878.06 Books, Periodicals 5,136.90 Microfilm 258.28• Binding 1,429.55 Fuel and Light 1,928,42 Building and Grounds 2,483.15 Other Expenses 60.93 Cary Memorial Library—Construction Contract TOTAL LIBRARY 41,387.37 100.00 590.00 500.00 27.50 20.73 22,547.93 12,175.29 1,909.15 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Parks and Playgrounds Personal Services Superintendent 2,953.50 Wages and Expenses Postage, Office Supplies and Equipment Telephone Auto Allowance 72.10 108.10 400.00 2,953.50 786,924.02 36,632.37 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Labor 12,515.35 Eqiupment and Repairs 1,261.49 Equipment Rentafs 665.90 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 1,236.66 Light and Power 216.75 Water 93.38 Flag Pole Maintenance 193.I8 Loam, Pipe and Chemicals , 515.13 Sundry Supplies 597,35 Paving 100.00 Other Expenses 18.13 Recreation Committee Personal Services Playground Instructors 4,788.00 Clerk 83.80 Director 616.00 Janitor Service 53.00 Sundry 48.10 Wages and Expenses Postage and Office Supplies Printing Prizes, Craft Material Equipment and Repair Transportation Skating Rink Sundry 38.73 95.75 255.82 1,427.26 100.00 600.00 24.95 Capital Outlay Labor 185.29 Toilet Facilities 12,174.50 Kineens Pond (Contract) 4,375.00 Sundry 31.18 Pensions Pal ice Fire Board of Retirement Expenses Accrued Liability Memorial Day 11,207.22 5,391.54 325.00 22,350.72 17,993.52 5,588.90 2,542.51 16,765.97 11,207,22 5,391.54 22,675.72 307.86 275 276 Patriots Day Insurance ANNUAL REPORTS Workmen's Compensation 7,450.88 Public Liability 310.39 Auto Liability 2,826.42 Auto, Fire and Thelf 18.92 Building Fire 3,148.93 Property Damage 2,423.44 Printing Forms 47.50 Town Report Printing Ambulance Maintenance Administration of Trust Funds Unclassified Long Range Planning Committee Printing and Postage Unpaid Bills TOTAL RECREATION AND UNCLASSFIED 14,602.48 16,226.48 936.00 219,94 95.00 146,36 439.08 699.83 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Maintenance Wages and Expenses Postage and Office Supplies and Equipment 1,050.99 Labor 13,069.83 Pipe, Hydrants, etc. 3,028.24 Meters and Parts 7,795.34 Asphalt Stone and Gravel 166.20 Equipment Rentals 2,457.84 Manholes 92.34 Equipment Repairs 153.41 Interest on Debt 7,405.00 Water -Arlington 161.94 Other Expenses 217.35 Water Maintenance - Wages and Expenses 1949 Appropriation Meters Sundry 388.87 8.47 35,598.48 397.34 118,791.91 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Water Services Labor 7,340.79 Pipe and Fittings 14,702.16 Valves 764.46 Curb Boxes 2,606.17 Meters and Parts 77.17 Equipment Rentals 8,380.27 Lumber, Stone, Gravel 370.47 Other Expenses 104.98 Water Construction Sundry Streets Contract 7,236.00 Labor 4,319.23 Pipe and Fittings 36,510.36 Equipment Rentals 7,717.76 Valves 879.99 Hydrants 1,03 7.67 Gas and Oil 340.44 Asphalt, Sand, etc. 1,864.83 Tools and Repair 137.96 Damages 125.00 Sundry 440.52 Water Construction 5-16" Pipe Labor 9,001.97 Pipe 17,189.80 Equipment Rentals 5,859.00 Sand, Gravel, Asphalt, etc. 5,705.62 Valves and Boxes 6,896.26 Supply Equipment 1,134.39 Contract 4,162.96 Sundry 126.88 TOTAL WATER CEMETERIES Munroe Personal Services Superintendent Clerk 247.50 275.00 Wages and Expenses Labor 5,449.69 Equipment Repairs 249.45 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc. 207.34 34,346.47 60,609.76 50,076.88 522.50 277 278 ANNUAL REPORTS 181,028.93 Paint, Lumber, Cement, etc Telephone Water Driveway Other Expenses Westview Personal Services Superintendent Clerk 182.92 71.00 12.22 290.00 42.33 618.75 275.00 Wages and Expenses Postage and Office Supplies7.50 Labor 8,795.22 Equipment and Repairs 420.94 Shrubs, Fertilizer, etc. 759.77 Pipe, Lumber, Cement 309.74 Auto Allowance 200.00 Equipment Rental . 50.00 Water, 011 and Gas 205.14 All Other 30.22 Capital Outlay Developing and Grading 3,132.92 Equipment 1,500.00 Labor 365.75 Colonial Cemetery Labor 6,498.95 893.75 10,778.53 4,998.67 135.80 TOTAL CEMETERIES -Including Perpetual Care Income Property Damages Interest an Debt Highway Loans 1,373.75 Sewer Loans 9,835.00 Sewer and Drains 720.00 School 9,953.75 Fire 618.75 Other 40.00 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT 22,541.25 23,828.20 1,632.50 22,541.25 TABLE OF TOWN DEBT DECEMBER 31, 1950 SHOWING ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF INTEREST TO BE RAISED BY REVENUE Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in Due in TITLE OF LOAN Total Rate 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 $1,080.00 11 h% $540.00 $360.00 $180.00 Sewer Loan of 1938 630.00 13/4% 315.00 210.00 105.00 Central Fire Station Loan 1946 600.00 3/496 262.50 187.50 112.50 37.50 No. Lexington Sewer Construction Loan of 1946 3,570.00 1 96 1,020.00 850.00 680.00 510.00 340.00 $170.00 Sewer Mains 1947 735.00 11/2 % 195.00 165.00 135.00 105.00 75.00 45.00 15.00 Water Mains 16" 1947 14,520.00 1 1/2 % 1,290.00 1,230.00 1,170.00 1,110.00 1,050.00 990.00 930.00 870.00 810.00 750.00 $690.00 $630.00 $570.00 $510.00 $450.00 390.00 330.00 - 270.00 210.00 150.00 90.00 30.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No. 1) 525.00 1%2% 337.50 150.00 37.50 Street Construction 1947 (No. 1) 2,487.50 1 Y4 96 637.50 537.50 437.50 350.00 262.50 175.00 87.50 Street Construction 1947 (No.2) 1,680.00 11/2 % 420.00 360.00 300.00 240.00 180.00 120.00 60.00 School Land (High) 1947 2,340.00 1 1/2 % 285.00 255.00 225.00 210.00 195.00 180.00 165.00 150.00 135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 60.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 School Land (Elementary) 1947 2,295.00 11/2 % 255.00 240.00 225.00 210.00 195.00 180.00 165.00 150.00 135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 60.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No. 2) 3,675.00 1 %2 96 975.00 825.00 675.00 525.00 375.00 225.00 75.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1948 22,575.00 13/440 3,500.00 3,150.00 2,800.00 2,493.75 2,231.25 1,968.75 1,706.25 1,443.75 1,181.25 918.75 656.25 393.75 131.25 Sewer Mains (Trunk Lines) 1948 57,443.75 13/4% 4,375.00 4,200.00 4,025.00 3,850.00 3,675.00 3,500.00 3,325.00 3,150.00 2,975.00 2,800.00 2,625.00 2,450.00 2,275.00 2,100.00 1,925.00 1,750.00 1,575.00 1,400.00 1,225.00 1,050.00 875.00 700.00 525.00 393.75 306.25 218.75 131.25 43.75 Sewer Mains 1948 3,893.75 13/4% 1,050.00 875.00 700.00 525.00 350.00 218.75 131.25 43.75 New Elementary School 1948 70,875.00 13/4 % 7,656.25 7,218.75 6,781.25 6,343.75 5,906.25 5,468.75 5,031.25 4,593.75 4,156.25 3,718.75 3,281.25 2,843.75 2,406.25 1,968.75 1,531.25 1,093.75 656.25 218.75 .. Remodeling Hancock School 4,800.00 11/2% 1,125.00 975.00 825.00 675.00 525.00 375.00 225.00 75.00 Sewer Mains 1949 2,250.00 1% % 500.00 437.50 375.00 312.50 250.00 187.50 125.00 62.50 Sewer Mains 1950 42,175.00 13/496 3.237.50 3,062.50 2,887.50 2,712.50 2,537.50 2,362.50 2,187.50 2,012.50 1,881.25 1,793.75 1,706.25 1,618.75 1,531.25 1,443.75 1,356.25 1,268.75 1,181.25 1,093.75 1,006.25 918.75 831.25 743.75 656.25 568.75 481.25 East Lexington Fire Station 2,531 .25 11/4 % 531.25 468.75 406.25 343.75 281.25 218.75 156.25 93.75 31.25 Street Loan 1950 781.25 11/4 % 281.25 218.75 156.25 93.75 31.25 Reconstruction and Remodeling Schools 4,900.00 13/4% 962.50 787.50 700.00 612.50 525.00 437.50 350.00 262.50 175.00 87.50 Addition Parker School 18,375.00 13/4% 1,750.00 1,662.50 1,575.00 1,487.50 1,400.00 1,312.50 1,225.00 1,137.50 1,050.00 962.50 875.00 787.50 700.00 612.50 525.00 437.50 350.00 262.50 175.00 87.50 $264,737.50 in 1979 in 01980 393.75 306.25 218.75 131.25 43.75 $31,501.25 $28,426.25 $25,513.75 $22,747.50 $20,385.00 $18,135.00 $15,960.00 $14,045.00 $12,530.00 $11,271.25 $10,043.75 $8,903.75 $7,763.75 $6,755.00 $5,877.50 $5,000.00 $4,122.50 $3,245.00 $2,616.25 $2,206.25 $1,796.25 $1,473.75 $1,181.25 $962.50 $787.50 $612.50 $437.50 $262.50 $131.25 • TOWN OF LEXINGTON Maturing Debt Highway Sewer Sewer and Drains School Water Fire Municipal Relief TOTAL MATURING DEBT County Tuberculosis Assessment State Taxes County Taxes Sporting Licenses Dog Licenses Trustees of Public Trusts Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Tailings Withholding Taxes Refunds: Real Estate Taxes Personal Taxes Pall Tax Motor Vehicle Excise Public Services General Interest Cemetery Veterans Lots Estimated Receipts Miscellaneous Parking Meter Fund School Lunch Program High School Athletic Account Tower Park Memorial Fund Premium on Loans Premium on Bonds TOTAL EXPENDITURES CASH BALANCE DEC. 31, 1950 GRAND TOTAL 12,000.00 50,000.00 12, 000.00 38,000.00 i 24,000.00 10,000.00 8,000.00 350.00 3,850.97 7,035.92 103.19 22.00 2,093.56 5,820.08 50.00 23.03 2.00 100.00 54.02 10.00 254,000.00 13,554.06 54,090.85 51,488.38 1,681.75 2,937.80 4,200.97 3.52 82,072.87 15,313.80 3,452.89 22,124.37 803.91 234.52 1,260.79 70.00 279 280 ANNUAL REPORTS 254,000.04 253,290.48 2,816,789.60 809,278.37 $3,626,067.97 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1950. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1950: Cash on hand January 1, 1950 $969,594.80 Receipts during year 1950 3,626,090.94 4,595,685.74 Expenditures during year 1950 per Warrants 2,816,789.60 Balance on hand January 1, 1951 $1,778,896.14 REPORT OF TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles an hand December 31, 1949 Number of New Tax Titles Added 1950 Number of Tax Titles Released 1950 23 41 64 16 ' Number of Tax Titles on hand December 31, 1950 48 Total Amount $2,474.83 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington James 1. Carroll, Town Treasurer ' Balance December 31, 1950 $730,407.28 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $587,819.45 ' Outstanding Checks December 31, 1950 143,150.33 730,969,78 \Warrant #1-1951 562.50 $730,407.28 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance 'December 31, 1950 per statement Balance December 31, 1950 per check book THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $730,407.28 $1,980.28 $1,980.28 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $1,772.81 281 $1,772.81 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement $102,866.16 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $102,866.16 THE DAY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1950 per statement $51,213.88 Balance December 31, 1950 per check book $51,213.88 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer Total in account December 31, 1950 In office or transit $578.10 Interest accrued 550.00 United States Savings Bonds 81,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Company (Shares] 5,131.74 New York Telephone Company (Shares) 5,068.69 Cooperative Bank Shares 6,360.00 Total on Deposit 80,713.27 $179,401.80 $179,401.80 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 282 INDEX INDEX Page Animal Inspector, Report of 33 Appeals, Report of Board of 96 Appointed Officers 5 April 19th Committee, Report 64 Assessors, Report of Board of 87 Births 144 Building Inspector, Report of 61 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 123 Librarian, Report of 27 Treasurer, Report of 121 Trustees, Report of 109 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 59 Committees Appointed 8 Deaths 146 Dental Clinic, Report of 79 Director of Accounts, Report of 76 Engineer, Report of .. 126 Fire Engineers, Report of 68 Health Sanitarian, Report of 30 Health, Report of Board of 74 Highway Division, Report of 129 Jurors, List of 92 Lectures, Report of Committee on 32 Marriages 145 Middlesex County Extension, Report of 26 Milk Inspector, Report of 30 Park Division, Report of 66 Financial Report 91 Planning Board, Report of 127 Plumbing Inspector, Report of 31 INDEX 283: Police Department, Report of 84 Posture Clinic, Report of 78 Public Welfare Agent, Report of 62 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 128 Recreation, Report of Committee on 22 Report of Director of 23 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of 139 Retirement Board, Report of 140 School Department 34 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 60 Selectmen, Report of 18 - Sewer Division, Report of 137 Slaughtering, Report of Inspector of 30 Tax Collector, Report of 32 Town Accountant, Report of 230 Town Clerk, Report of 143 - Bi rths 144 Deaths ... 146 Marriages 145 Town Counsel, Report of 81 Town Enginerr, Report of 126 Town Meeting Members 10 Town Officers 4 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 6, 1950 147 Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1950 153 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 20, 1950 160 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, June 1, 1950 172 Special Town Meeting, lune 1, 1950 174 Warrant for State Primary, September 19, 1950 178 State Primary, September 19, 1950 179 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, October 30, 1950 186 Special Town Meeting, October 30, 1950 190 Warrant for State Election, November 7, 1950 ,,. 193 State Election, November 7, 1950 196 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, November 27, 1950 202 Special Town Meeting, November 27, 1950 223 Town Treasurer, Report of 280• Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1950, Report of 1 I 1 Trustees of Public Trustes, Report of 112 Water Division, Report of 134 Wire Inspector, Report of 33' 284 INDEX ACCOUNTANTS DEPARTMENT Accounting Department: Expenses 260 Personal Services 260 Administration of Trust Funds 276 Agency, Trust and Investments 259 Ambulance --Maintenance 276 Animal Inspector—Personal Services 267 Appropriation Accounts—Revenue 245 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue 252 Appropriation Committee: Expenses Personal Services 259 Assessors' Department: Expenses Personal Services Balance Sheet: Deferred Revenue Accounts 235 General Accounts 241 Property Accounts 240 Board of Appeals—Expenses 263 Borrowing Capacity of the Town 238 Building and Plumbing Department: Expenses Personal Services Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes 268 Cemetery Maintenance: Mun roe: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Westview: Persona! Services Wages and Expenses Colonial Cemetery Collector's Department: Expenses Personal Services County Taxes Curbing Construction 259 261 261 265 265 277 277 277 277 278 261 260 279 271 INDEX 285 Deferred Assets 235 Dental Clinic: Personal Services 266 Expenses 266 Dependent Children: Aid and Expenses 272 Dog Clinic—Expenses 266 Dog Officer: Expenses 266 Personal Services 266 Drain Construction 268 Elections Department: Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 261 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 261 Engineering Department: Expenses 262 Personal Services 262 Eradication of Mosquitoes 266 Excess and Deficiency 234 Expenditures: Revenue: Agency, Trust and Investments 259 Charities and Soldiers' Benefits 272 Cemeteries 277 General Government . 259 Health and Sanitation 266 Highways 268 Interest on Debt 278 Library 274 Municipal Indebtedness 258 Protection of Persons and Property 263 Public Service Enterprises 276 Recreation and Unclassified 274 Refunds 279 Schools 272 Welfare 271 Fire Department: Civilian Defense 264 Emergency Repairs—Fire Alarm System 264 Expenses—East Lexington Fire Station 264 Expenses 263 Fire Chief's Car 264 Personal Services 264 Plans and Specifications—East Lexington Fire Station 264 Special Appropriation 265 Supplementary Construction—East Lexington Fire Station 264 286 INDEX Foreclosure and Redemption of Taxes Titles 260 Forest Fires: Personal Services 266 Wages and Expenses 256 Garbage Removal 268 Health Department: Expenses 266 Personal Services 266 'Highway Department: Road Machinery 269 Highway Maintenance: Chapter 90 270 Wages and Expenses 269 Insect Supervision: Personal Services 265 Wages and Expenses 265 Insurance 276 Interest 278 interest on Town Debt due 1951-1980 inclusive 279 Law Department: Expenses 261 Personal Services and Special Fees 261 Libraries: Cary Memorial—Personal Services 274 Expenses 274 Cary Memorial—Construction 274 Licenses 259 Long Range Planning Committee 276 Maturing Debt 279 Memorial Day 275 Military Aid 272 Milk Inspection—Personal Services 254 Municipal Indebtedness 232 New Equipment 269 Old Age Assistance: Aid and Expenses 272 Overlay Reserve Fund 237 Parking Meter Fund 279 INDEX 287 Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services 274 Wages and Expenses 274 Pensions: Police Department 276 Fire Department 276 Planning Board—Expenses 263 Police Department: Expenses 263 Personal Services 262 Posture Clinic—Expenses 267 Premium on Bonds 279 Premium on Loans 279 Property Accounts 240 Property Damages 278 Public Welfare: Administration 27' Aid and Expenses 271 Personal Services 271 Public Works: Superintendent's Of fice: Expenses 262 Personal Services 262 Public Works Building: Wages and Expenses 268 Receipts: Agency, Trust and investments 259 Cemeteries 257 General Government 255 General Revenue—Taxes, etc. 253 Health and Sanitation 256 Highways 256 Interest 258 Municipal Indebtedness 258 Protection of Persons and Property 255 Public Service Enterprises 257 Public Welfare 256 Recreation and Parks 257 Refunds and Transfers 258 Schools 257 Special Assessments and Privileges 254 Unclassified 257 Recreation Committee: Personal Services 275 Wages and Expenses 275 288 INDEX Refunds Registrations Department: Expenses Personal Services Retirement Board --Expenses Revenue Account 1950 Sale of Real Estate Fund School Department: Alterations to Various Schools Americanization Classes EIementary School Committee Expenses 279 261 261 275 233 237 273 273 274 272 High School Building Committee 274 New Elementary School 273 Out of State Travel 273 Parker School 274 PersonaI Services 272 Vocational Education 273 Selectmen's Department: Expenses 260 Personal Services 260 Sewer Construction 267 Sewer Mains—Trunk Lines 268 Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services 267 Wages and Expenses 267 Sewer Services 2i7 Shade Trees—Wages and Expenses 265 Sidewalks 271 Snow Removal 269 School Lunch Program 279 Soldiers` Relief 272 State Taxes 279 Street Construction 270 Street Lights 270 Street Signs 270 Tower Park Fund 279 INDEX 289 Town Clerk and Treasurer's Department: Expenses 260 Personal Services 260 Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Expenses 262 Personal Services 262 Town Report—Printing 276 Traffic Regulation and Control: Wages and Expenses 269 Transfers 258 Trust Accounts 243 Trust Fund Income 279 Unclassified 276 Unpaid Bills 276 Vital Statistics 267 Water Assessment Fund 235 Water Construction 277 'Water Department Available Surplus 236 Water Maintenance: Personal Services 276 Wages and Expenses 276 Water Services 277 Weights and Measures Department: Expenses 26:i Personal Services 265 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 237 Wire Department: Expenses 265 Personal Services 26 Withholding Taxes 279 TABLES Appropriation Accounts—Revenue 245 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue 252 Interest on Town Debt due 1951 - 1980, inc. 79 290 INDEX SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 56 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 50 Financial Statements 38 Roster of Teachers 52 School Committee Organization 34 School Committee, Report of 35 Senior High School Graduating Class 57 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 40