The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1952-Annual ReportANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR 1952 Somerville Printing Co., Inc. Somerville, Mess. LEXINGTON "The Birthplace of American Liberty" Population 1950 Census — 17,335 Highest elevation — 385 feet above mean sea level Lowest elevation — 110 feet above mean sea level Settled — 1642 -- Cambridge Farms Incorporated as a Town — }713 Valuation — $38,180,938.00 Tax Rate — 1952 — $44.00 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 Private Streets: Unaccepted Paper State Highways Trunk Line Sewers Street Sewers Water Mains Located 10.6 miles from Boston Well laid out Parks and Playgrounds Schools — Class A 61.06 37.50 26.66 16.23 9.34 32.50 96.28 4 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS March, 1952 to March, 1953 Board of Selectmen Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, '54 George W. Emery, '53 William H. Driscoll, '54 Frederick M. Gay, '53 Haskell W. Reed, '55 Town Clerk Town Treasurer James J. Carroll, '53 James J. Carroll, '53 Collector of Taxes Miss G. Mildred Thompson, '53 School Committee Mrs. George P. Morey, Chairman, '54 George P. Wadsworth, '53 Myron C. Fisher, Jr„ '55 George W. Slade, '53 Charles H. Norris, '55 Gail W. Smith, '55 Cemetery Commissioners William G. Potter, Chairman, '54 'George M. Hynes, '53 Replacing Frederick J. Spencer, deceased Trustees of Public Trusts Howard 5. 0. Nichols, Chairman, '58 Clarence 5. Walker, '56 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 Moderator Charles E. Ferguson, '53 Constables William Russell, '53 James F. Mowat, '53 Frederic K. Johnson, '53 William G. Potter, '54 Planning Board Alan G. Adams, Chairman, '54 Aiden L. Ripley, '55 Donald K. Irwin, '56 Donald 0. Hathaway, '57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 5 APPOINTED OFFICERS (Terms for One Year Unless Indicated Otherwise) Animal Inspector Dr. John J. Murphy, Jr. Appropriation Committee Leon W. Bateman, Chairman, '54 Adrian E. Cleveland, '54 Leslie C. Reed, '55 Thomas M. Donnelly, Jr., '55 Ralph H. Tucker, '55 *William C. Madden, '53 **James V, MacDonald, '53 Raymond W. James, '53 ***Gardner C. Ferguson, '54 * Replacing John J. Sullivan, resigned * * Replacing Howard A. Patterson, reigned * * * Replacing Clarence E. Smith, resigned Assessors William I. Burnham, Chairman, '53 Leland H. Emery, '54 Edward B. Cass, '55 Board of Appeals (Acting Under Building and Zoning Laws) Errol H. Locke, Chairman, '57 Aiden L. Ripley, '55 Walter C. Ballard, '56 Lester T. Redman, '53 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 J. Henry Duffy George W. Emery Board of Appeals -- Associate Members Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Elmer C. Houdfette Board of Health Rufus L. McQuillan, Chairman, '53 Dr. William L. Cosgrove, '54 George E. Russell, '55 Ivan G. Pyre, M.D., Consultant Physician Board of Health Sanitarian Richard F. Jackson Board of Health Agents Haze! J. Murray Thomas Bowdidge (Met. State Hosp.) Howard R. Carley (Met. State Hosp.) John A. Sellars Howard H. Dawes Board of Public Welfare Harold F. Lombard, Chairman ArthurF.Mason (resigned) Francis J. Hunt (resigned) 6 Frank D. Walker ANNUAL REPORTS Board of Retirement Howard 5. O. Nichols, Chairman, '55 *Arthur Silva, '54 Mrs, Ethel U. Rich (Temp. Town Accountant) * Replacing Alexis Shea, resigned Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Howard S. O. Nichols, Chairman, '58 Thomas G. Lynah, '54 Clarence 5. Walker, '56 Albert F. Douglass Thomas M. Montague Mrs. Vincent Burke James F. Mowat Building Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Burial Agents Constable Charles E. Moloy Dental Clinic Thomas S. Grindle Dog Officers Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Alice M. McCarthy Louis H. Spencer Mrs. John R. Rich E. M. LaRose Fence Viewers *Rev, Harold T. Handley John J. Garrity • Replacing H. Webster Thomas, deceased John W. Rycroft Field Drivers Forest Warden Roy A. Cook Benjamin W. Day Fire Commissioners Harold E. Roeder, Chairman, '54 William P. Fitzgerald, '53 George C. Sheldon, '55 Gammell Legacy Income Trustees (Acting with Department of Public Welfare) Mrs. Robert C. Merriam Harold F. Lombard John A. Sellars Howard H. Dawes TOWN OF LEXINGTON Lockup Keeper John W. Rycroft Measurer of Wood and Bark Harold I. Wellington Moth Department Superintendent John J. Garrity 7 Old Age Assistance Bureau Harold F. Lombard, Chairman Arthur F. Mason (resignedl Francis J. Hunt (resigned) Park Superintendent John J. Garrity Plumbing Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Posture Clinic Mrs. John J. Manning, Co -Chairman Mrs. George H. Anker, Co -Chairman Mrs. Dana W. Atchley Mrs. Clarence MacAuley Mrs. James Aker Mrs. Donald Tucker Mrs. John A. Tarule Mrs. Ronald Woodberry Mrs. Robert C. Pollard Public Works Superintendent William M. Burns Recreation Committee Dr. Howard W. Foley, Chairman, '55 Ernest ). Crerie, '53 Donald E. Legro, '54 Murray T. Potter, '53 Robert T. Person, '55 Registrars of Voters Malcolm H. Clifford, Chairman, '54 Leon H. Truesdale, '53 Charles F. Vaughan, '55 Sealer of Weights & Measures Ralph E. Chadwick Town Accountant Frank D. Walker (Mrs. Ether U. Rich, Temporary) Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens ANNUAL REPORTS Town Engineer William M. Burns Director of Veterans Benefits and Services Maurice N. Healey Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Paul Wagner, Jr. Director of Civil Defense Grant B. Cole Puristic Weighers Mrs. Edith M. Kindred Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills Thomas Lynch Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Arthur Gennetti COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT VARIOUS TOWN MEETINGS Committee on Lectures under wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary Authorized March 17, 1952 Samuel F. Parker, Chairman Streeter Stuart Mrs. Marguerite Halton Committee for Veterans' Memorial Library Authorized March 19, 1951 William E. Phillips, Chairman Frank B. Culbertson Thomas 5. Grindle Allen W. Rucker Joseph Belcastro Mrs. Alice Campbell A. Edward Rowse, Jr. Alan G. Adams Donald Fifield Myron Fisher, Jr. Robert Jackson Mrs. Leroy Marek Capital Expenditures Committee Authorized March 19, 1952 Wilbur Jaquith, Chairman Donald F. Clark Elizabeth R. Lewis Elementary School Facilities Committee Authorized March 19, 1952 Robert Hunter, Chairman Charles Goodhue, 3rd, William Maloney George P. Wadsworth Mrs. George P. Morey James M. West Vernon C. Page ,Carl H. Erickson TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 High School Building Committee Authorized March 19, 1951 Charles H. Norris, Chairman Ernest Cutter Alvin W. Davis Building and Plumbing By-laws Study Committee Authorized March 19, 1951 Donald K. Irwin, Chairman John Brooks, Jr. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. *Samuel Augustine Joseph Blume Mrs. Edith Cheever Miss Marcia Dane Howard Dawes Mrs. James F. Flynn Martin A. Gilman Paul Hanson Resigned Ernest A. Lindstrom Earl Outhet Town Office Building Committee Authorized March 19, 1952 Lewis L. Hoyt, Chairman Leslie C. Read Haskell W. Reed Youth Study Commission Authorized March 19, 1952 Clifton W. Emery, Jr., Chairman Miss Rose M. McKenna Peter Read Adolph Samborski `Paul E. Wilson 'Miss Patricia Woodis Miss Marion White Lancelot Cooper Miss Nancy Jane McLaughlin Committee on Colonial Architecture for Town Buildings Authorized June 1, 1950 Frank A. Currier, Jr., Chairman `H. Webster Thomas Ruth Morey C. Harry Erickson Aiden L. Ripley Deceased 10 Name A Charles T. Abbott Gilbert A. Arnold ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN MEETING MEMBERS B George A. Baldwin J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr. Marjorie K. Blaisdell Henry Brask Sanborn C. Brown Gaetano Buttaro Alfred 5. Busa C 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 G Jerome F. Garrity Douglas T. Gleason H Lloyd C. Harding Arnold F. Howard Lewis L. Hoyt George M. Hynes J Edwin C. Johnson K David Kidd PRECINCT ONE Address 26 Richard Road 3 Richard Road 49 Follen Road 12 Plymouth Road 12 Plymouth Road 9 Robbins Road 37 Maple Street 837 Massachusetts Avenue 90 Lowell Street 203 Fallen Road 25 Moon Hill Road 21 Summit Road 4 Churchill Lane 127 Follen Road 16 Smith Avenue 25 Maple Street 3 Plainfield Street 10 Plainfield Street 15 Theresa Avenue 11 Robbins Road 50 Tucker Avenue 14 Robbins Road 30 Locust Avenue 28 Locust Avenue Term Expires 1953 1955 1953 1953 1954 1955 1953 1953 1953 1954 1955 1953 1955 1955 1953 1953 1955 1953 1954 1953 1955 1955 1955 1954 14 Smith Avenue 1954 7 Butler Avenue 1954 L John Lamont M Harold MacGilvray William W. MacLean Clarence E. MacPhee Arthur F. Mason James Paul McCarthy Paul J. McCormack Rufus L. McQuillan Charles B. Meek Elizabeth Moakley Thomas C. Morris P Vernon C. Page Robert T. Person William E. Phillips R Aiden L. Ripley 5 Clarence E. Smith Ernest C. Smith Gordon 5, Steele John J. Sullivan Herbert F. Stewart George C. Sheldon T Carroll C. Taylor Donald K. Tucker V Emile J. Vadeboncoeur W John A. Wilson G Frcdcrick M. Gay R Haskell W. Reed S Harold E. Stevens TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9 Joseph Road 12 Cary Street 46 Watertown Street 14 Baker Avenue 46 Watertown Street 201 Follen Road 18 Smith Avenue 35 Tower Road 142 Marrett Road 705 Massachusetts Avenue 4 Robbins Road 12 Independence Avenue 4 Lexington Avenue 37 Tower Road 52 ,Follen Road 6 Pinewood Street 50 Fern Street 12 Smith Avenue 1 116 Massachusetts Avenue 32 Moon Hill Road 5 Cedarwood Terrace 28 Summit Road 24 Swan Lane 35 Brandon Street 62 Fern Street TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 7 Robbins Road 67 Lowell Street 209 Follen Road 11 1955 1953 1954 1953 1954 1955 1954 1953 1954 1955 1955 1953 1953 1954 1954 1954 1953 1954 1954 1955 1953 1953 1955 1955 1954 1953 1955 1953 12 Name A Tracy W. Ames George H. Anker B Walter 5. Baird Walter C. Ballard Leon W. Bateman George W. Butters Walter G. Black C F. Sherburne Carter D Marcia W. A. Dane Charles G. Davis John H. Devine William F. Downe John F. Downey F Clements H. Ferguson William Wallace Ferguson Robert W. Fernald William P. Fitzgerald G Martin A. Gilman Roland B. Greeley William Roger Greeley Bertram P. Gustin H Helen H. Hager William M. Hall Stephen F. Hamblin Edward Hamlin Harold T. Handley James A. Harding, Jr. Robert C. Holmes Robert H. Holt Ernest R. Hunt L Harold B. Lamont Elizabeth R. Lewis Russell M. Little Harold F. Lombard Selden M. Loring ANNUAL REPORTS PRECINCT TWO Address 2 Highland Avenue 364 Marrett Road 14 Percy Road 8 Raymond Street 10 Winthrop Road 21 Washington Street 11 Highland Avenue 24 Percy Road 43 Highland Avenue 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 56 Bloomfield 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 14 Highland Avenue 11 Woodcliffe Road 11 Bennington Road 47 Farmcrest Avenue 20 Winthrop Road 2 Forest Street 7 Forest Street 23 Eliot Road 55 Bloomfield Street Term Expires 1953 1953 1955 1954 1954 1953 1953 1954 1955 1953 1954 1954 1955 1954 1955 1953 1953 1955 1954 1954 1955 1953 1955 1953 1933 1955 1955 1955 1955 1953 1954 1954 1954 1954 1955 M Horace K. MacKechnie John F. Manley John E. Murray P Charles H. Peirce Murray Potter William G. Potter Donald T. Pring R Leslie C. Read Randall W. Richards Henry W. Robertson 5 Charles E. Scribner Edward W. Sibley TOWN OF LEXINGTON 12 Winthrop Road 53 Forest Street 6 Highland Avenue 47 Bloomfield Street 19 Walnut Street 25 Walnut Street 20 Vine Brook Road 2 Warren Street 67 Farmcrest Avenue 4 Raymond Street 7 Highland Avenue 18 Eliot Road 13 14 ANNUAL REPORTS 1953 1955 1953 1954 1954 1953 1953 1955 1954 1955 1955 B 'Louis W. Bills Charles M_ Make Kenneth F. Blodgett Ronald D. Brown William I. Burnham Eugene T. Buckley C Edward B. Cass George B. Cotesworthy, Jr. •Grant B. Cole D Arthur C. Dodge Norman A. Downs 73 Hancock Street 59 York Street 94 Hancock Street 27 Edgewood Road 30 East Street 22 Grant Street 8 Hillside Terrace 23 Hancock Street 97 Blake Road 6 Abbott Road 11 Edgewood Road 1953 E 'Leland H. Emery 5 Stetson Street T Lee E. Tarbox 8 Rowland Avenue 1954 F Winslow J, Tower 23 Bloomfield Street 1953 Robert W. Fawcett 27 Oakland Street Alfred P. Tropeano 25 Vine Brook Road 1953 Gardner C. Ferguson 54 Burlington Street Donald M. Fifield 25 Adams Street W Frederic B. Fletcher 74 Burlington Street Edwin B. Worthen 5 Winthrop Road 1954 Gardner L. Frost 31 Hayes Avenue TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE G Bradford Giddings 3 Stetson Street CGeorge E. Graves 33 Adams Street James J. Carroll 17 Muzzey Street 1953 Phillip Godley 12 Adams Street D H William H. Driscoll 25 Winthrop Road 1954 Milton F. Hodgdon 36 Hayes Avenue F Charles E Ferguson 16 Highland Avenue 1953 J Raymond W. James Wilbur M. Jaquith Thacher Jenney PRECINCT THREE Term Name Address Expires A Alan G. Adams 15 Somerset Road 1955 K Joseph G. Kraetzer L Errol H. Locke "William H. Lyon Edward A. Lamer, Jr. 66 Blake Road 45 Burlington Street 25 Oakland Street 85 Meriam Street 3 Abbott Road 24 Oakland Street 53b Hancock Street 1954 1954 1953 1955 1954 1953 1955 1955 1953 1953 1954 1953 1954 1955 1955 1955 1953 1955 1954 1953 1955 1955 1953 1954 1953 1954 1953 1953 M Richard W. Maynard Charles A, McCormack Robert C. Merriam George P. Morey Ruth Morey Clayton M. Morse N Charles H. Norris P William 8. Porter Robert H. Packard R Lester T. Redman A. Edward Rowse 5 Walter E. Sands Clarence Shannon Dexter A. Smith T Ralph H. Tucker Gerald C. Tumer W George P. Wadsworth James M. West Donald E. Williamson Harvey F. Winlock Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Z Peter Zitso E George W. Emery TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 Meriam Street 35 No. Hancock Street 4 Oakmount Circle 90 No. Hancock Street 90 No. Hancock Street 29 Sherman Street 12 Berwick Road 102 Meriam Street 14 Gteason Road 10 Hayes Avenue 38 Somerset Road 57 Meriam Street 18 Edgewood Road 55 Hancock Street 100 Meriam Street 9 Hillside Terrace 26 Hayes Avenue 135 Simonds Road 15 Patriots Drive 61 Meriam Street 35 Dexter Road 23 Bertwell Road TOWN MEETING MEMBERS AT LARGE 47 Somerset Road N Donald E. Nickerson 49 Somerset Road 15 1955 1955 1953 1954 1955 1955 1954 1953 1954 1954 1953 1953 1955 1955 1955 1953 1954 1954 1954 1953 1953 1954 1953 1954 16 Name B Joseph E. Belcher Winthrop Harold Bowker Carl E. Bryant Levi G. Burnell, Jr. C Winfield 5. Caouette Edith B. Cheever Adrian W. Cleveland Charles T. Cogswell Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. Francis W. Copp Francis B. Culbertson Howard E. Custance W. Warren Custance D Russell 5. Davenport Howard H. Dawes Murray G. Dearborn Chesley M. Dunlap F Robert J. Fawcett George M. Fuller H Donald M. Hager Paul Hanson Donald D. Hathaway Norton T. Hood Elmer C. Houdlette Robert W. Hunter Donald K. Irwin J Roy Johnsen Frederic K. Johnson Robert C. Johnson L Merlin J. Ladd Jasper A. Lane Eleanor Bradford Litchfield ANNUAL REPORTS PRECINCT FOUR Address 85 Hill Street 2184 Massachusetts Avenue 12 Fair Oaks Drive 25 Outlook Drive 4 Wachusett Circle 268 Bedford Street 39 Robinson Road 35 Prospect Hill Road 686 Marrett Road 127 Blake Road 62 Harding Road 2 Tewksbury St, 100 Bedford Street 329 Bedford Street 10 Bernard Street 329 Bedford Street 225 Waltham Street 511 Marrett Road 2210 Massachustts Avenue 35 Downing Road 70 Hill Street 84 Shade Street 4i Reed Street 2652 Massachusetts Avenue 45 Outlook Drive 6 Valley Road 2295 Massachusetts Avenue 9 Audubon Road 60 Wood Street 2001 Massachusetts Avenue 177 Waltham Street 53 Dexter Road Terrrr Expires 1954 1954 1955 1953 1953 1955 1955 1953 1954 1955 1955 1955 1953 1954 1954 1954 1955 1954 1955 1954 1955 1953 1953 1955 1954 1954 1955 1953 1954 1953 1953 1954- M Thelma F, Mather Thomas H. Moon N Thomas A. Napoli Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. P Howard A. Patterson James A. Peirce William L. Potter R C. Raymond Reed William R. Rosenberger 5 James C. Shaw Gail W. Smith A. Randall Soderberg Earle B. Sukeforth Ingeborg N. Swenson T Robert P. Trask, Jr. W Robert H. Watt Frederick D. Wells John P. Whalen Norman F. Woodward TOWN OF LEXINGTON 43 Wachusett Drive 84 Simonds Road 23 Middle Street 2198 Massachusetts Avenue 123 Blake Road 3 Candlewick Close 21 Fair Oaks Terrace 44 Fair Oaks Drive 2139 Massachusetts Avenue 11 Hamblen Street 174 Wood Street 51 Dexter Road 48 Outlook Drive 145 Spring Street 217 Waltham Street 130 Bedford Street 58 Prospect Hill Road 11 Harrington Road 20 Robinson Road 17 18 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1955 December 31, 1952. 1954 To the Residents of Lexington: 1953 1455 Now that 1952 has passed, the Board of Selectmen wishes to fulfill its annual obligation of reporting to you what has been done 1954 during the year just completed and to predict what problems must 1953 be solved in the near future. 1954 The town has proceeded with its abnormal postwar development of streets, buildings, water and sewer mains and services, drainage, 1955 and other physical things, all caused by the continued influx of new 1953 people. Two conditions have caused your Board much concern this last 1953 year and we wish to go on record about them. One is the fact that 1955• we were unable to supply sufficient water to some areas during the 1953 drought last summer, and the other is our inability to change the 1954 1955 plans of the United States Air Force to base a jet interceptor squad- ron at Hanscom Air Field. 1953 Many houses on the hilltops of Fair Oaks and Oakmount Circle were entirely without water for a large part of the afternoons and evenings during the protracted dry spell in July and August. Dis- 1953 comfort was prevalent and a fire in ane of those areas might have 1955 been very serious. When the new 16" line in Woburn Street was 1953 1954 completed there were no further complaints about lack of water, but the new line was connected after the drought had passed. It is prob- able that dry spells in future years may cause a shortage of water even though we have this 16" main, Our Board will recommend to the March, 1953 Annual Town Meeting another major step toward really providing sufficient water main installations to take care of our present and increasing need for water, This step will be only one of three which must be completed before we can be assured that all residents will have water during a dry, hot spell. We want you to know that our supplying the Bedford Veterans' Hospital, Hanscom Airport, the Research Center on Wood Street and our probable future supplying of the Navy plant (Raytheon Manufactur- ing Company) has no reducing effect on our water pressure. These are all serviced by new, sufficiently sized mains. The other matter that worries us extremely is the unshakable intention of the Air Force to base a jet interceptor squadron at TOWN OF LEXINGTON 19 Hanscom Airport in Bedford. We advised you at the March Town Meeting that big activities were imminent and that we were con- vinced that the Air Force planning was not particularly concerned with the well being and safety of our residents. Under the able guidance of our Town Counsel, Harold E. Stevens, we exerted every means we could conceive to persuade the authorities to either base the squadron some other place or at least have the main runway directed otherwise than at our Parker School, We were completely unsuccessful. We were assisted in every way by our Senators Saltonstall and Lodge. Congresswoman Rogers was equally co-opera- tive. We have some hope that we may have better fortune with the Air Force under a new administration. We annually advise you as to what has been done with the money appropriated at the March Town Meeting. This year you provided funds for sewer mains and laterals to take care of Sunny - field, the back side of Simonds Hill, Marrett Road from Cary to Spring, and Middle toward Lincoln. These have been completed. The 16" water main from Lowell Street to Massachusetts Ave- nue along Woburn Street has been completed; the installation of an 8" water main in Spring Street from Route 2 toward the south is the second water main project for which you provided money this year. It has been finished. Money was allocated to complete the last section of Winter Street in 1951. We hope this will be done by Spring, but as this is part of a necessary strengthening with no local or sectional hardship involved, we have given priority to more immediate needs. All the streets which you voted to accept and for which money was appropriated have been built or resurfaced, driveways tied in and shoulders graded, roamed and seeded. Many subdivision streets have been likewise constructed under Public Works and Engineering Department supervision, but of course at the developer's expense. Drainage has been installed in Hill Street under Chapter 90 as a preliminary to resurfacing and widening which we hope will ba done on the same basis in 1953 thus completing the by-pass from Adams Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Shade Street drainage has been done and we hope that by Town Meeting in March the drainage on Concord Avenue near Waltham Street will have been finished. All the above sewer, water, street and drainage projects have been engineered and completed this year with the two exceptions 20 ANNUAL REPORTS noted. Mostly the work was done under contract; the rest was done by our Public Works Department. We have saved enough from the money appropriated last year so that we have not had to borrow $60,000.00 of the money voted. We ascribe this saving to an im- mediate attack on all problems as soon as the money was voted, economical and speedy solution of the problems, and award of con- tracts early in the year to responsible contractors. All this work has been planned and executed by Mr, William M. Burns and his Public Works and Engineering Departments, with the professional en- gineering and inspection service of Whitman and Howard. These projects coupled with hundreds of water and sewer ser- vices, maintenance of roads, and supervision and inspection of all development layouts, roads and services constitute a tremendous volume of work. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr, Burns and all the members of the Public Works and Engineering Depart- ments; also to the skillful assistance of Whitman and Howard and their men. Anyone interested in exact statistics will find them further along in the Town Report under Public Works and Town Engineer sections. The office or Director of Civilian Defense became vacant due to the resignation of the incumbent, Mr. Manfred L. Warren. Mr. Grant B. Cole who had high echelon experience during World War II has accepted this important post. Mr. Frank D. Walker who has been absent in Military Service for over two years, has returned to his position of Town Accountant. We wish to express our appreciation of the services of Mrs. Ethel U. Rich who carried the duties of Town Accountant during Mr. Walker's absence. The appointment of two School Traffic Patrol special police- women, the employment of a full-time Clerk, which made a patrol- man available for regular duty, and the appointment of two new patrolmen finally enabled the Police Department to schedule a five- day week. Several men took examinations in March, 1952, but not until late October were we advised that the successful ones would be available for employment. We deplore the desecration of two of our memorials; first, that of the Minute Man and secondly, that of the memorial on the Buck- man Tavern lawn. The Minute Man has been cleaned and will be brought back to its former condition next Spring, but the granite of the other memorial has been permanently discolored even after a TOWN OF LEXINGTON 21 number of hundreds of dollars has been paid in an effort to remove the stains. We think the Board of Assessors and the employees of the department deserve commendation in their progress toward revalua- tion of the town. They reassessed land values this year to a very considerable extent, and although many individuals felt unfairly treated, we believe most people agreed that the changes were fair. Several more years of revaluation will give the town that for which it would have to pay outside professionals many thousands of dollars. It may be out of order for the Select -men to comment on school affairs as they are not controlled by our Board, However, we wish to congratulate the School Committee, the High School Budding Committee and all those concerned with the near completion of our new High School. Due to the maximum number of elections this year our expenses were at a new high. We had to provide fifty new voting booths to accommodate the increased number of voters. Those who brought out our record percentage of voters at the National election did a most creditable piece of work. Our elm trees continue to suffer the ravage of Dutch Elm Disease. Superintendent Garrity, of the Park Department who is also Tree Warden, has devoted much of his time and budget in an at- tempt to preserve our elms. It is too early to predict the result, but we are optimistic. Garbage collection and policing of the dump are always two of our most vexatious problems. Our present collection contractor is completing his second year. If he bids for the contract next year and is successful you can look for service as good (or bad) as you have now. If a new outfit secures the contract service will be worse until the new collectors become familiar with the routes. The dump is annoying to those living within range of the smoke produced from burning. Efforts are made to keep fires under control but are only partially successful. By vote of the Town Meeting the Town Office Building was closed on Saturdays, but by amendment to our motion it was voted to be kept open two hours every week during some evening. We selected Monday evening, so each department is open from 7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. The amount of business transacted is negligible and we believe it unnecessary to continue the practice. 22 ANNUAL REPORTS Parking problems increase proportionally as our population grows. This is especially evident around Lexington Center. Some proposal to create a parking area between the Massachusetts Avenue stores and the Boston and Maine Railroad, from the Edison plant to Depot Square, wilt be placed before the March Town Meeting for its consideration. The Board of Selectmen takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to the members of all Boards and Committees, and the Commissioners, which it appoints, for the unpaid work they do for the Town of Lexington. We also thank the elective and appointive officers and the personnel of their departments for their honest ad- ministration and effective performance of their duties. DONALD E. NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY HASKELL W. REED GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL Board of Selectmen TOWN OF LEXINGTON 23 LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1952 Name Occupation Address Adams, Kenneth E. —Lithographer 138 Simonds Road Adler, William D. —Buyer 31 Taft Avenue Ahern, Joseph P. —Clerical 15 Muzzey Street Andolino, Gandolfo —Shipper 90 Middle Street Andrews, Henry E. —Musician 61 Bertwell Road Armstrong, Frank E.—Bookbinder 16 Lockwood Road' Arnold, Walter A. —Salesman 72 Middle Street Bachelder, Albert J. —Engineer 2526 Mass- Avenue - Ball, Robert A. —Manager 8 Warren Street Bateman, Hilda R. —Shop Manager 10 Winthrop Road Bates, John T. —Gulf Oil Corp. 65 Locust Avenue Beals, Thomas E. —Superintendent 10 Sutherland Road Beaudry, Charles S. —Retired 5 Raymond Street Bennett, Nelson —Advertising 213 Folien Road Bergin, Charles K. —Salesman 47 Kendall Road Bettencourt, Henry I. —Mechanic 2 Taft Avenue Bidwell, John —Market Research 32 Percy Road Bolter, Car! H. —Merchant 79 North Street Bomgesser, Bert V. Jr. —Sales Manager 37 Independence Road Bowman, Harry N. —Carpenter 280 Concord Highway Braunfeld, Frank J. —Mech. Engineer 29 Downing Road Breen, Frank 5. —Securities Trader 104 Bertwell Road Bresnahan, Michael J. •—M. T. A. 136 Lowell Street Brodhead, Woodruff M.—Mfgrs. Rep. 21 Hayes Avenue Brown, Thomas —Carpenter 456 Waltham Street Buker, Ralph E. —Milkman 28 James Street Burke, Edith M. —Secretary 225 Marrett Road Burnham, Ralph A. —Bank Officer 25 Parker Street: Carey, Charles C. —Mfg. 3 Eliot Road Carlson, Oscar R. —Ass't. Treas. 23 Hayes Avenue Carter, F. Sherburne .--Telephone 24 Percy Road Casey, James F. —Fireman 94 Winter Street Chapman, Gerald —Auto Mechanic 95 Spring Street Clancy, Bert —Badger & Co. 99 Waltham Street Cole, Frank —Machinist 41 Kendall Road Colpltts, Donald A. —Mechanic 50 Hillcrest Avenue Connors, Edward J. —Farmer 4 Vine Brook Road Conn II, James J. —Adv. Solicitor 55 Forest Street Conry , Harry F. —Garage Man 212 Lincoln Street Cook, Margaret H. —At Home 11 Wachusett Drive Goole , Sumner P. —Inv. Specialist 43 Carville Avenue Odom s, Webster E. —Salesman 17 Shade Street -24 ANNUAL REPORTS Cotter, Francis W. —Phys. Science Aide 898 Mass. Avenue Copp, Francis W. —Engineer 127 Blake Road Couette, Win 5. —Real Estate 4 Wachusett Circle Coward, Warren F. —Accountant 219 Fallen Road Coye, Edward E. —Electrician 53 Taft Avenue Coyne, Francis J., Jr. —Chauffeur 25 Bridge Street Crerie, Ernest J. —Ass't. Manager 11 Richard Road Cronin, Marguerite A. —Secretary 14 Utica Street Curran, Margaret R. --Asst. Bookkeeper 24 Baker Avenue Daly, William F. —Prod. Engineer 1998 Mass. Avenue Dalrymple, Agnes —Housewife 1 Sheridan Street Dean, Marshall C. —Design Draftsman 85 Blake Road Downes, Carroll T. —Toolmaker 30 Fuller Road Drury, Herbert W. —Gen. Manager 9 Plainfield Street Elliott, Geraldine C. —At Home 19 Maple Street Erskine, John M. —Manager - 41 Harding Road Esterberg, Charles —Foreman 263 Lincoln Street Fawcett, Harman E. —Machinist 22 Cary Avenue Ferry, John A. —Insulation 86 Wood Street Figenbaum, Ernest K. —Mech. Designer 7 Charles Street Flaherty, William G. —Ind, Engineer 9 Cutler Farm Road Foster, Henry B. —Fish Corn. Broker 27 Sherburne Road Gallagher, Thomas G. ---Contractor 61 Buckman Drive Garrity, Jerome F. —Salesman 15 Theresa Avenue Gaudun, Peter ---Salesman 25 Shade Street Gilman, Martin A. —Radio Engineer 56 Bloomfield Street Gowdy, Kenneth —Pharmacist 41 Normandy Road Greenwood, John F. Toolmaker 37 Watertown Street T Groot, Benjamin A. K. —Bank Examiner 26 Vine Brook Road Grush, Lincoln C. —Prod. Manager 10 Tower Road Gunning, Katherine —Tel. Operator 26 Cliffe Avenue Gustafson, Henry V. —Marine Engineer 25 Taft Avenue Hale, Albert G. —Photographer 41 Woodcliffe Road Halton, Marguerite W. —At Home 1508 Mass. Avenue Harding, Richard R. —Purchasing Agent 83 Hill Street Hardy, Sherman K. —Technician 80 Hill Street Harkins, Irene F. —Adm- Ass't. 2 Myrna Road Hill, Donald —Sales Rep. 38 Burlington Street Hodgdon, Virginia —Housewife 36 Hayes Avenue Holmes, Theodore —Insurance 68 Farrncrest Avenue Holt, Richard P. —Salesman 11 Bennington Road Howe, Ralph W. —Auditor 20 Hancock Street Hatch, Walter G. —Accountant 33 Grove Street Howell, Wallace G. —Metereologist 35 Moon Hill Road Hufton, Charles D. —Lab. Technician 162 Burlington Street Irvine, Wendell H. —Broker's Ass't. 183 Woburn Street TOWN OF LEXINGTON 25 _leHis, Leonard, Jr. —Telephone 87 Cedar Street .Jensen, Harry A. —Truck Driver 18 Spring Street Jensen, Oscar R. —Salesman 197 East Street Johnson, Alice C. —Secretary 30 Wachusett Drive Johnson, Iver—Ass't. Mgr. 34 Eaton Road Johnson, Laurie —Accountant 5 Cary Avenue Jones, Lawrence A. —Packer 166 Lowell Street 'Kelley, Joseph F. —Executive 344 Lowell Street Kelley, Mary E. —Cook 11 Spencer Street Kelley, Paul —Bus Operator 14 Reed Street Kellogg, Clifton W. —Mech. Supervisor 5 Aerial Street Kennedy, Muriel B. —Adm. Asst. 55 Hancock Street Kinsman, Leon 5. —Demonstrator 6 Rowland Avenue Kyle, Philip —Builder 25 Wachusett Drive Lane, Edward D. —Salesman 60 Marrett Road Lewis, Elizabeth R. —Chemist 2 Forest Street Lohr, Charles I. —Insurance 15 Harding Road Lombard, Helen F. --Housewife 23 Eliot Road Loring, Seldon M. —Advertising 55 Bloomfield Street Lydiard, Alan F. —Manager 44 Fletcher Avenue MacArthur, Miriam L. —Secretary 20 Bernard Street MacDonald, Colin A. —Auto Mechanic 16 Fottler Avenue MacDonald, Gordon C. —Milkman 1 Payson Street MacDonald, Rosalie —Housewife 8 Sheridan Street MacKinnon, Florence —Secretary 194 Waltham Street Marshall, Talmadge D. —Asst. Shipper 11 Sylvia Street Marshall, William J. —Custodian 9 Independence Avenue Martin, Clifford M.—Dep't. Mgr. 6 Hillside Terrace Maxner, Dorothy B. —Store Mgr. 1834 Mass. Avenue McAnaul, Marie E. —Housewife 2261 Mass, Avenue McDevitt, Thomas —Market Gardener 1 Grove Street McLauthlin, Herbert G. —Buyer 15 Fair Oaks Drive McLeod, Edward P. —Machinist 384 Marrett Road Miller, Robert P. —Caterer 17 Munroe Road Moakley, Elizabeth B. —Secretary 705 Mass. Avenue Moore, Frank J. —Salesman 222 Foilen Road Morris, Thomas C. —Research Chemist 4 Robbins Road Mugridge, Charles H. —Contractor 123 Grant Street Murphy, Gertrude G. —At Home 27 Slocum Road Needham, Harold B. —Salesman 40 Fern Street O'Brien, James J. —Credit Mgr. 21 Ledgelawn Avenue Ousback, Paul A_ —Sales Mgr. 214 Fallen Road Padden, Ethel M. —Exec. Asst. 488 Marrett Road Palmer, Linwood E., Jr. —Salesman 4 Milk Street Perkins, Carl W., Jr. —Chemist 22 Bedford Street Porter, Thomas R. —Tech. Sales Mgr, 32 Slocum Road 26 ANNUAL REPORTS Potter, Winthrop P. —Engineer 25 Summit Road Pullen, Philip F. —Claims Examiner 17 Percy Road Peabody, Wilbur 1„ Jr, —Salesman 64 Locust Avenue Reilly, John F. —Electrician 43 Downing Road Ritchie, Arthur D. —Accountant 37 Wachusett Drive Rivinius, Handel V. —Clerk 53 Cary Avenue Roberts, Wilbur W. —Clerk 10 Muzzey Street Robertson, Douglass S. —Salesman 11 Grapevine Avenue Roeder, Harold E. —Manager 6 Churchill Lane Royal, George—Sup`t. of Bldgs. 8 Stratham Road Ruggiero, Anthony J. —Executive 19 Richard Road Runnels, Alfred J. —Engineering 1 Winthrop Road Rush, Herbeit L. —Pipetitter 70 Middle Street Sands, Walter E. —Flour & Food Bus. 57 Meriam Street Schwartz, William —Salesman 25 Fair Oaks Drive Scott, Milton J. —Chemist 60 Blake Road Shaefer, Robert F. —Safety Inspector 14 Walnut Street Shea, Justin L. —Auto Dealer 517 Mass. Avenue Sheldon, George C. —Sales Mgr. 5 Cedarwood Terrace Sinnett, George J. 3d.—Sup't. o Hilltop Avenue Smith, Ernest C. —Dept. Mgr. 50 Fern Street Spencer, Richard J., Jr. —Plumber 87 Waltham Street Stevens, Rupert H. —Contractor 58 Harding Road Stoffregan, Robert F. —Engineer 16 Percy Road Stuart, Streeter 5. —Radio Announcer 11 Crescent Hi:i A,enue Stubbin, Hugh A., Jr. —Architect 103 Pleasant Street Sullivan, William —Carpenter 18 Hill Street Treell, Alexander —Bldg. & Power 905B Mass. Avenue Trenholm, Bertha M. —At Home 2 Eustis Street Vadeboncoeur, Emile J. —Printer 35 Brandon Street Viano, Lillian L. —At Home 186 Bedford Street Walsh, Edward R. —Engineer 28 Maple Street Walsh, James J., Jr. —Adv. Mgr. 1508 Mass. Avenue Watt, Robert H. —Plumber 130 Bedford Street Weir, Joseph S. —Retired 23 Coolidge A.enue Wells, Frederick D. —Res. Engineer 58 Prospect Hill Road Wiggins, Richard W. —Wholesale Beef 7 Maple Street Williamson, Thomas R. —Factory Worker 37 Ledgelawn A.enue Wilson, Albert 0., Jr. —Structural Engineer 24 Bennington Road Winslow, Ralph T. —Accountant 43 Locust Avenue Wood, Adam 5. —Chief Engineer 124 Cedar Street Wood, George A. —Accountant 88 Middle Street Zitso, Peter —Com. Photographer 21 Bertwell Road TOWN OF LEXINGTON 27 TOWN WARRANT 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 of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in electrons and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective voting places in said Town. PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING on Monday, the 3rd day of March, A. D., 1952, 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: One Selectman 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 Moderator for the term of one year; One Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; One Town Clerk for the term of one year; One Town Treasurer for the term of one year; One Trustee of Public Trusts for the term of six years; Two Constables for the term of one year; Seventeen Town Meeting Members in each Precinct for the term of three years; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1953; One Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three to fill the unexpired term ending March, 1954. To vote Yes or No by ballot on the following question: Shall the Town of Lexington withdraw from the School 1 YES Superintendency Union comprising said Town and the I NO ` Town of Bedford? The palls will be open at 7:30 A. M. and will remain open until 8:00 P. M. You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall in said Town an Monday, the seventeenth day of March, 1952, 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. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1953, 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 of Chapter, 44 of the General Laws. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will make appropriations for expenditures by departments, officers, boards and committees of the Town for the ensuing year 28 ANNUAL REPORTS and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including any special 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 establish the salary and compensation 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 Chapter 41 of the General Laws, and raise and appropriate the funds necessary therefor, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will 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 7. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid obligations of the Town for prior years, or act in any other manner in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as provided by Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1952, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to install new or replacement water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine in accordance with authority contained in the By-laws of the Town, 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 therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any com- bination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets 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 interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisi- tion and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrow- ing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will make 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 determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of three new cruising cars for the Police Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money TOWN OF LEXINGTON 29 for the purchase of a rescue truck and equipment for the Fire Department, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds for the payment of pensions to retired members of the Police and Fire Departments under Chapter 32 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway maintenance under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway construction under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum or sums of money for Civilian Defense, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks where the abutting owner pays ane -half of the cost or otherwise; appropriate a sum of money for such construction, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to install curbings at such locations as they may determine; appropriate a sum of money for such installation, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the improvement 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 act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 22. 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, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Depart- ment of Public Works, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Road Machinery Fund, 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 30 ANNUAL REPORTS rental for the use of motorized equipment of the Public Works Department when used an various projects carried on under the direction of said Department or other Town Departments, the amount of said credit 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 authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint one of its members to the Board of Appeals, in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in such unaccepted streets as the Selectman may determine prior to the final adjourn- ment of the 1953 Annual Town Meeting, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will provide for an Elementary School ,racilities Committee to study elementary school building needs and to report on the sufficiency of existing facilities and to have authority to recommend expansion of these facilities and to obtain preliminary plans for such expansion; appropriate money for the expenses of the Committee and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by tran_fer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Wilson Road, from Marrett Road, a distance of approximately 799 feet northerly 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 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 29, To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Independence Avenue, from Smith Avenue southeasterly a distance of approximately 584 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 10, 1952 and to take eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said avenue, and for land acquisition, and determine whether the mony shah be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, 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 establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Preston Road, from Simonds Road easterly a distance of approximately 1,450 feet to Simonds Road 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 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and to determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these metheds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 31 ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Hillcrest Street, from Winter Street, a distance of approximately 460 feet easterly 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 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said street and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Barrymeade Drive from Lincoln Street a distance of approximately 734 feet northerly as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan an file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain ar otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said drive and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Woodcliffe Road, from Spring Street, a distance of approximately 2,380 feet to Hudson Road, 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 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain o' rohervise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Underwood Avenue, from Spring Street, a distance of approximately 860 feet southeasterly to Woodcliffe Road 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said avenue and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Normandy Road from Hudson Road, a distance of approximately 1,464 feet southwesterly to Woodcliffe Road, 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acqui3i- tion, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Munroe Road from Hudson Road approx- 32 ANNUAL REPORTS imately 1,771 feet southwesterly to beyond Woodcliffe Road 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 37, To see if the Town will vote to establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Hudson Road from Spring Street, a distance of approximately 1,006 feet southeasterly, 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement ar other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for the construction of said road and for land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 1 District by adding in Section 4. (c) C 1— Local business districts, the following new paragraph: A district on the southeasterly side of Waltham Street beginning at the point of intersection of the southerly sideline of Vine Brook Road and the easterly sideline of Waltham Street, thence running southerly along said easterly sideline of Waltham Street a distance of 471 feet plus or minus to a point; said point being the intersection of the easterly sideline of Waltham Street and the northerly sideline of the Vine Brook easement, so called; thence turning and running easterly along said northerly sideline of the Vine Brook easement a distance of 247.53 feet to a point; thence fuming and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of Ryder 183 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running westerly along land now or formerly of J. Joseph and Anne T. Hurley, 14 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of J. Joseph and Anne T. Hurley, 75 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running in a northwesterly direction along land now or formerly of Morse, 174 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of Morse, 58 feet to Vine Brook Road; thence turning and running westerly along the southerly sideline of Vine Brook Road a distance of 92 feet plus or minus to the point of beginning. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 1 District by adding in Section 4. (c) C 1 -Local business districts, the following new paragraph: A district at the northwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Con- cord Avenue and extending 200 feet northerly along the westerly line of Waltham Street and 200 feet westerly along the northerly line of Concord Avenue from the intersection of said street lines, thence back at right angles to each said street until the exterior lines intersect. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law to correct an error in the description of the land described in Section 4 (c) C 1 - Local business districts, paragraph 14, by changing the bearing of the line described TOWN OF LEXINGTON 33 as having a length of 148.54 feet from "N 50° 22' 30" W" to 5° 22' 30" W, so that the said paragraph 74 will read as follows: 14. A district at the southwesterly comer 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° 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. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By- Laws by adding thereto a new Article to be known as Article XXVII and entitled "School Traffic Patrol" and to read substantially as follows, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Article XXVII, Section 1. The Board of Selectmen may appoint special policemen or policewomen for part time and intermittent work for the protection of school children going to and from schools. Section 2. Such special police shall be known as "Lexington School Traffic Patrol" and shall wear a prescribed uniform, to be furnished by the Town, when on duty and display a police badge with an appropriate designation thereon. In the enforcement of Chapter 90 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and all Town By -Laws and traffic rules, reg- ulations, and orders relating to the operation, parking, standing, and use of vehicles, they shall have all the powers of constables except the power of serving and executing civil process. They shall be subject to all the rules and regulations of the Lexington Police Department not inconsistent with their authority and duties except that they may be dismissed at any time by the Board of Selectmen, without a hearing or the preferment of charges, and shall be entitled only to such provisions, if any, as to absence and disability as the Board of Selectmen may from time to time determine, ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will authorize the Planning Board to obtain options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the Town as locations for future streets; appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to settle the suit of W. John Baskin and Frances May Baskin for damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain of an easement for public highway purposes in certain land situated on East Street by order of the Middlesex County Commissioners dated January 25, 1946, which suit is now pending in the Middlesex Superior Court, Docket No. 155,570, by a payment of $500.00 by the Town and the conveyance by the Town to the Baskins of a strip of land on Adams Street having a frontage of about 20 feet, a depth of about 150 feet, and an area of about 3,000 square feet, which immediately adjoins land of said Baskins on Adams Street; appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to close the Town Office Build - 34 ANNUAL REPORTS ing on Saturdays by voting to amend Section 6 or Article VI of the General By - Laws by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof a new Section 6 to read substantially as follows, or act in any other manner in relation thereto, Section 6. That portion of the Town Office Building which is occupied by the offices of the Board of Selectmen, or Board of Public Works, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, and the Collector of Taxes, shall be kept open continuously for the transaction of business for eight hours each week day except holidays and Saturdays, the particular hours to be arranged by the Selectmen for the convenience of the public, and may be kept open during such evening hours as the Selectmen may from time to time determine. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to purchase, take by eminent domain, or otherwise acquire land in Lexington and Bedford situated immediately northerly of and adjoining Westview Cemetery, the same to be added to the cemetery land; appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, in- cluding the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for road and fence construction and repair in the Sunset Section layout in Westview Cemetery and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including the Westview Sale of Lots Fund, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 537 of the Acts of 1951 which provides for compulsory step -rate increases in salary to persons holding positions in the Public Welfare Department, the amount of which is to be fixed in the Welfare Compensation Plan and paid annually until the maximum salary which is set forth in the Welfare Compensation Plan has been reached. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint a Youth Study Commission of not less than 15 citizens in- cluding representatives of Youth; said Commission to consult with all departments having responsibility for the Education and Welfare of the Youth of the Town; to seek suggestions from citizens committees, private agencies, and local businesses dealing with such youth in matters concerning youth welfare, and to report findings and recommendations at the next annual town meeting. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to designate a member of the Lexington Police force as Youth Patrol Officer, such officer to give full time to any and all matters concerning the Youth of the town; and to sse if the town will appropriate a sum not exceeding $5,000.00 for salary and ex,:ens:s resulting therefrom: or act in any other matter relating thereto. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 50. To soe if the Town will amend its Zoning By -Law by striking out Sub -paragraphs 1. and 2. of Paragraph (t) of Section 4. thereof, as amended, and by substituting therefor new Sub -paragraphs 1. and 2, as follows: 1. A district 1,200 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the rail- road right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the northern circumferential highway to the southeasterly line of Westview Street. 2. A district 2,400 feet wide on the southwesterly side of the rail- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 35 road right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the northern circumferential highway to the southerly line of Westview Street and the Lexington -Bedford town line. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to install a sanitary sewer or sewers to serve that part of Lexington known as "Sunnyfield" area as shown on a set of plans in the office of the Town Engineer, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate a sum of money kr such installation and land acquisition; and determine whether the money shall be provided by the current tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted at the request of ten or more registered voters.) ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell and convey the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions as they deem proper; or act in any other manner in relation thereto; said land being described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle, thence run- ning northeasterly along Meriam Street a distance of 42.90 feet to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle of 90° 00' and running south- easterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle, a distance of 79,56 feet to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle of 90° 20' 30" and running southwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 42.68 feet to a point. Thence turning at an angle of 89° 49' 30" and running northwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelie a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3,407 plus or minus square feet. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use money from available funds toward the reduction of the 1952 tax rate, 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 eleventh day of February, A. D., 1952. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington DONALD E. NICKERSON GEORGE W. EMERY FREDERICK M. GAY LEWIS L. HOYT WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL Selectmen of Lexington 36 ANNUAL REPORTS February 21, 1952 CONSTABLE'S RETURN 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 12 days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT Constable of Lexington ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 3, 1952 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington, Monday, March the third in the year of aur Lard nineteen hundred and fifty-two at seven - thirty o'clock in the forenoon. The following places were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, Adams School; Precinct Two, Three and Four, Cary Memorial Hall. The following election officers having been duly appointed by the Selectmen, and Wardens of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows: Precinct One Charles J. Dailey Warden Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Rose A. McLaughlin Teller George F. 5tygles Teller Ilda J. Field Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Gwendoline Johnson Teller Annie J. McDonnell Teller Alice G. Marshall Teller Precinct Two John H. Dacey Warden Ralph I. Dale Inspector Randall Richards Inspector F. Louis Carroll Clerk Mary 5. H. Ellis Teller Edward McGrory Teller Barbara M. O'Connor Teller Eleanor T. Husted Teller Elizabeth Downey Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Mary Pierce Teller Mary E. Gowan Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 37 38 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Three TOWN CLERK Henry P. Meade Warden Emma Zits° Inspector James J. Carroll P803 P659 813 830 3105 Edna D. Anderson Inspector Kenneth J. Packhard 1 0 0 0 1 Elizabeth A. McCormack Clerk Blanks 122 59 84 103 368 Florence M. Bruce Teller Agnes Buckley Teller 926 718 897 933 3474 Gladys T. Watson Teller James J. Carroll was elected Town Clerk for one year. Rosalie MacDonald Teller Elizabeth 8, Fardy Teller SELECTMEN Doris L. Moakley Teller Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Mary R. McDonough Teller Winfield S. Caouette 167 190 226 235 818 Lincoln P. Cole, Jr, 108 142 115 233 598 Precinct Four Haskell W. Reed 612 371 530 431 1944 Lester L. Andrews Warden Blanks 39 15 26 34 114 Laurina M. Wilson Inspector Helen M. Kirk Inspector 926 718 897 933 3474 Mary J. FerryClerk Haskell W. Reed was elected Selectman for three years. Mary A. Spellman Teller Michael McDonough Teller TOWN TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre_ 3 Pre. 4 Total Caroline F, Deloury Teller James J. Carroll 814 661 825 826 3126 Madeline V. Peterson Teller Kenneth 1. Packhard 1 0 0 0 1 Eleanor Cosgrove Telfer Blanks 111 57 72 107 347 Agnes G. Hall Teller Mary A. Hallett Teller 926 718 897 933 3474 Ingrid W. Newhall Teller James J. Carroll was elected Town Treasurer for one year. 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 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 2014 Two thousand fourteen 1 644 One thousand six hundred forty-four 1946 One thousand nine hundred forty-six 2264 Two thousand two hundred sixty-four Total 7868 Seven thousand eight hundred sixty-eight The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots, and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk canvassed the result as follows: Precinct 1 926 Nine hundred twenty-six Precinct 2 718 Seven hundred eighteen Precinct 3 897 Eight hundred ninety-seven Precinct 4 933 Nine hundred thirty-three Total 3474 Three thousand four hundred seventy-four COLLECTOR OF TAXES Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total G. Mildred Thompson 795 634 804 815 3048 Blanks i 31 84 93 118 426 926 718 897 933 3474 G. Mildred Thompson was elected Collector of Taxes for one year, CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Gail W. Smith 769 635 806 813 3023 Blanks 157 83 91 120 451 926 718 897 933 3474 Gail W. Smith was elected Cemetery Commissioner for three years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Joseph D. Brucchi 368 227 260 361 1216 Myron C. Fisher 598 516 631 572 2317 Charles H, Norris 576 530 688 653 2447 Clifton H. Emery 0 1 0 0 1 Earl A. Jones 0 0 1 0 1 Blanks 310 162 214 280 966 1852 1436 1794 1866 6948 Myron C. Fisher and Charles H. Norris were elected to the School Committee for three years. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 39 40 ANNUAL REPORTS MODERATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total William F. Mason 306 Charles E. Ferguson 770 643 803 812 3028 *James Paul McCarthy 403 Blanks 156 75 94 121 446 Vincent A. McCrossen 203 James F. McNulty 249 926 718 897 933 3474 *Elizabeth Moakley 374 Charles E. Ferguson was elected Moderator for one year, *Thomas C. Morris 381 PLANNING BOARD *Haskell W. Reed 654 Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Harold E. Roeder 284 Donald 0, Hathaway 739 627 776 782 2924 Alexis R, Shea 290 Blanks 187 91 121 151 550 George C. Sheldon 322 Leslie J. Simon 312 926 718 897 933 3474 Herbert F. Stewart 330 Donald D. Hathaway was elected to the Planning Board for five years. Thomas Sullivan 315 Barney Tocio 247 TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS *Donald K. Tucker 362 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total "Emile J, Vadeboncoeur 348 Howard S. 0. Nichols 737 621 787 794 2939 John J. Yosgandes 261 Blanks 189 97 110 139 535 Blanks 3725 926 718 897 933 3474 * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. Howard S. 0. Nichols was elected Trustee of Public Trusts for six years. CONSTABLES TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Precinct Two Joseph A. Belcastro 194 142 151 184 671 *Wafter S. Baird 453 William G. Dooley 322 167 204 207 900 *Marcia W. A. Dane 477 James F. Mowat 495 434 608 597 2134 *John F. Downey 414 William E. Russell 542 527 617 644 2330 Donald P. Faulk 353 Blanks 299 166 214 234 913 Haynes H. Fellows, Jr, 355 1852 1436 1794 1866 6948 *William Wallace Ferguson 492 *Martin A. Gilman 455 James F. Mowat and William E. Russell were elected Constables for one year. *Bertram P. Gustin 468 *William M. Hall 468 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS *Harold T. Handley 531 Precinct One Elizabeth J. Hannah 379 'Gilbert A. Arnold 403 *James A. Harding, Jr, 440 "Henry 450 *Robert C. Holmes 401 Alfred 5.aBusa 330 *Robert H. Holt 512 Daniel P. Buse 276 *Selden M. Loring 463 *Donald T. Clark 457 *John F. Manley 407 Edward A. Copithorne 322 Donald T. Pring 442 "Frank A. Currier, Jr. 396 `Leslie C. Read 389 *Ernest Cutter 532 *Henry W. Robertson 430 Frank S. Dickerson, Jr. 296 *Charles E. Scribner 475 'Myron C. Fisher 485 James J. Walsh, Jr, 270 Albert W. Hruby 240 Eileen M. Gamester 1 Daniel J. Griffin 274 Blanks 3131 John F. Groden 245 *Lloyd C. Harding 411 • Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. 'Arnold E. Howard 391 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR *Lewis L. Hoyt 451 •John Lamont 417 Precinct Two `Horace K. MacKechnie 379 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Frederick A. Schloman 238 Blanks • Town Meeting Member elected for term of one year. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS 101 Precinct Three *Alan G. Adams 734 *Ronald 0. Brown 645 *Edward B. Cass 650 *George B. Colesworthy. Jr. 614 *Gardner C. Ferguson 646 *Donald M. Fifield 617 `Frederic B. Fletcher 508 'Bradford Giddings 479 *Milton F. Hodgdon 527 •Raymond W. James 587 Edward B, Krevis 263 Edward A. Larner, .Jr. 467 434 667 490 582 662 J r. 402 Mildred B. Marek *Richard W, Maynard *Charles A. McCormack *Ruth Morey *Clayton M. Morse Robert T. Sanford, *Clarence Shannon *Dexter A. Smith *Ralph H. Tucker Robert L. Ryder Peter Helburn Blanks • Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR TWO YEARS Precinct Three Marie T. Foskett Philip Godley, 2nd *James M. West Blanks * Town Meeting Member elected for term of two years. TOWN MEETING MEMBERS FOR THREE YEARS Precinct Four Joseph D. Brucchi •Carl E. Bryant *Edith B. Cheever 'Adrian W. Cleveland *Francis W. Copp 553 557 656 1 3504 213 261 282 141 435 558 444 537 524 41 42 ANN UAL REPORTS Robert M. Coquillette 276 *Francis B. Culbertson 546 'Howard E. Custance 622 *Chesley M. Dunlap 481 Charles G. Esterberg, Jr. 306 Dan H. Fenn, Jr. 362 *George M. Fuller 569 Elizabeth K, Govan 338 *Paul Hanson 597 *Elmer C. Houdfette 484 * Ray Johnsen 527 *Thomas H. Moon 566 *Donald E. Nickerson, Jr. 562 *C. Raymond Reed 480 Arthur W. Roberts 308 *Gail W. Smith 632 Rupert H. Stevens 424 *ingeborg N. Swenson 559 *Frederick D. Wells 578 Thomas J. McElligott i Blanks 4145 * Town Meeting Members elected for term of three years. QUESTION "Shall the Town of Lexington withdraw from the School Superintendency Union Comprising said Town and the Town of Bedford?" Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Yes 630 566 704 663 2563 No 119 86 109 119 433 Blanks 177 66 84 151 478 926 718 897 933 3474 A true record. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk March 4, 1952 To Whom It May Concern: As of this fourth day of March, 1952, I do hereby appoint Mary R. Mc- Donough as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer, Town of Lexington. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk Town Treasurer March 17, 1952 SPECIAL ELECTION OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct One Meeting called to order by James J. Carroll, Town Clerk at 7:30 P.M, Ernest Cutter was elected as Chairman of the meeting. Marjorie K. Blaisdell was elected Clerk for the meeting. Vernon C. Page and John A. Wilson were appointed as Tellers. Nominations were made from the floor for the election of one Town Meeting Member for a term of three years as follows: Herbert F. Stewart and Alfred 5. 8usa. TOWN OF LEX:NG T Odd 43 By written ballot Herbert F. Stewart received 24 votes and Alfred S. Busa received 11 votes. Therefore Herbert F. Stewart was duly elected as a Town Meeting Member for a period of three years. Nominations were made from the floor for the election of one Town Meeting Member for a term of one year as follows: Alfred 5. Busa, Harold E. Roeder and Frank S. Dickerson, Jr. By written ballot Alfred 5. Busa received 19 votes; Frank S. Dickerson, Jr. received 9 votes; Harold E. Roeder received 7 votes. Alfred 5. Busa was duly elected as a Town Meeting Member for a term of one year. Nominations were made from the floor for the election of one Town Meeting Member for a term of one year as follows: John F. Graden, George C. Sheldon, Edward A. Copithorne, Frank 5. Dickerson, Jr. and Harold E. Roeder. By written ballot George C. Sheldon received 11 votes; Frank 5. Dickerson, Jr. received 9 votes; John F. Groden received 6 votes; Harold E. Roeder received 6 votes; Edward A. Copithorne received 5 votes. George C. Sheldon was duly elected as a Town Meeting Member for a term of one year. MARJORIE K. BLAISDELL March 17, 1952 SPECIAL ELECTION OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS Precinct Three Meeting called to order by James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, at 7:55 P.M. Gardner C. Ferguson was elected Chairman of the meeting. Alan G. Adams was elected Clerk for the meeting. Milton F. Hadgdon and Donald M. Fifield were appointed as tellers. Nominations were made from the floor for the election of two Town Meeting Members for a term of one year as follows: Philip Godley, 2nd, Edward A. Larner, Jr. and Mildred B. Merck. By written ballot Philip Godley, 2nd received 22 votes; Edward A, Larner, Jr. received 20 votes; Mildred B. Marek received 14 votes. Philip Godley, 2nd and Edward A. Larner, Jr. were duly elected as Town Meeting Members for a term of one year. ALAN G. ADAMS March 17, 1952 James J. Carroll Town Clerk Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Sir: I do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for a term of three years, ending March, 1955. HERBERT F, STEWART March 17, 1952 James J. Carroll Town Clerk Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Sir: I do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for a term of one year, ending March, 1953. GEORGE C. SHELDON 44 ANNUAL REPORTS James J. Carroll March 17, 1952 Town Clerk Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Sir: do hereby accept my election as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for a term of ane year, ending March, 1953. ALFRED S. BUSH March 17, 1952 James J. Carroll Town Clerk Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Sir: do hereby accept my election as for a term of one year, ending March, 1953. a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three James J. Carroll Town Clerk Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Sir: do hereby accept my election as for a term of one year, ending March, 1953. PHILIP GODLEY, 2nd March 17, 1952 a Town Meeting Member in Precinct Three EDWARD A, LARNER, JR. TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 17, 1952 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:09 P.M. There were 189 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Warrant for the meeting until further reading was waived by vote of the Town Meeting Members. The Clerk read the Constable's Return for the meeting. 8:10 P.M. Article 2. Leon W. Bateman, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the Report of the Appropriation Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:10 P.M. Donald M. Fifield, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, pre- sented report of the committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file and the committee discharged. 8:11 P.M. Donald K. Irwin presented Progress Report of Building and Plumbing By -Law Study Committee which was voted to be accepted, placed on file, and the com- mittee be continued and file a written report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting which shall include such changes in and amendments or additions to the said By -Laws and either of them as the committee may recommend. 8:12 P.M. Rev, Harold T. Handley presented Report of the Sunnyfield Sewer Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file and the committee discharged. 8:13 P.M. Fred C. Newhall presented Report of Assessment Study Committee which was voted to be accepted and the committee discharged. 8:15 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 45 Edward B. Cass presented report of the Committee to Investigate and Study "An Act Relative to the Organization of Union Health Departments." Said report was voted to be accepted and the committee discharged. 8:24 P.M. Charles H. Norris, Chairman, presented Progress Report of the High School Building Committee which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:27 P.M. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, presented the following: 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 8:28 P.M. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, presented the following: VOTED: That the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a Town Office Building Committee of five residents of the town to study the adequacy of the present Town Office Building and to file a report not Later than the next annual town meeting of their findings and any recommendations. Carried Unanimously 8:29 P.M. Donald E. Nickerson presented progress on the development of Edison Way. 8:30 P.M. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, presented report of committee for the Con- struction of the New Fire Station in East Lexington. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE ON BEHALF OF AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FIRE STATION IN EAST LEXINGTON. To the Voters of the Town of Lexington: The Committee, appointed by Moderator by Town Meeting vote March 26, 1945, to Supervise on Behalf of and Under the Direction of the Board of Selectmen, the Construction of the New Fire Station in East Lexington wishes to submit the following report and asks to be discharged. Amount appropriated $85,000.00 Amount expended 84,909.18 Balance $ 90.82 Respectfully submitted, DONALD E. NICKERSON GEORGE W. EMERY HAROLD E. ROEDER AIDEN L. RIPLEY GEORGE C. SHELDON Report accepted, placed on file and the committee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:31 P.M. Donald E. Williamson presented the following motion: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a committee of five registered voters of the Town, to be known as the Capital Ex- penditures Committee, to make a thorough study of the capital expenditures projects that may be required by the Town within the five year period 1953 to 1957 inclusive and to file a report at the next annual Town Meeting setting forth March 17, 1952 46 ANNUAL REPORTS all such projects together with the Committee's recommendations as to the projects that should be undertaken within the five year period and the approximate date on which each recommended project should be started. Carried Unanimously 8:32 P.M. Unless otherwise noted, all articles presented by Donald E. Nickerson, Chair- man of the Board of Selectmen. Article 3. VOTED; That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1953, 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 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 8:33 P.M. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, moves to take up Article 4. Same presented by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson as follows: Article 4. VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year and be raised in the current tax levy except that where a transfer is indicated they shall be provided by such a transfer: APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:34 P.M. SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT Persona! Services Expen.es Carried Unanimously 8:34 P.M, ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:37 P.M. TOWN CLERK & TOWN TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:38 P.M. COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:39 P.M. ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:39 P.M. LAW DEPARTMENT Personal Services Special Fees Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:39 P.M. $ 595.00 1,250.00 7,339.24 3,661.00 8,995.96 500.00 6,540,38 895.00 4,495.96 2,527.00 12,366.09 2,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—JURISDICTION SELECTMEN Expenses 4,978.60 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P.M ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT—JURISDICTION TOWN CLERK Expenses 550.00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P.M. REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT Personal Services 1,022.00 Expenses 600.00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Personal Services 25,128.45 Expenses 730.00 Carried Unanimously 8:40 P.M. TOWN OFFICES & CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING Personal Services 8,784 67 Expenses 18,685 00 Carried Unanimously 8:42 P.M. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Personal Services 20,000.00 Expenses 1,230.00 Carried Unanimously 8:46 P.M. BOARD OF APPEALS Expenses 1,057.40 Carried Unanimously 8:46 P.M. PLANNING BOARD Expenses 1,300.00 Carried Unanimously 8:46 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 92,445.44 Expenses 7,955.00 Carried Unanimously 8:47 P.M. PARKING METER MAINTENANCE—JURISDICTION POLICE Expenses 270.00 (This amount to he transferred from the Parking Meter Account.) Carried Unanimously 8:47 P.M. PARKING METER MAINTENANCE JURISDICTION TOWN TREASURER Expenses 125.00 (This amount to be transferred from the Parking Meter Account.) Carried Unanimously 8:47 P.M, FIRE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 108,398.18 Expenses 20,785.00 Carried Unanimously 8:48 P.M. 47 48 ANNUAL REPORTS BUILDING & PLUMBING DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expen_es Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. WIRE INSPECTOR Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. INSECT SUPPRESSION Personal Services Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. SHADE TREES Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:55 P.M. FOREST FIRES Personal Services Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. DOG OFFICER Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. DOG CLINIC Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:56 P.M. DENTAL CLINIC Personal Services Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. POSTURE CLINIC Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. VITAL STATISTICS Expenses Carried Unanimously 8:57 P.M. ANIMAL INSPECTION Personal Services Carried Unanimously 8:58 P.M. 5,400.00 1,175.00 1,209.96 300.00 726.00 325.00 550.00 4,500.00 11,358.40 50.00 500.00 135.00 550.00 4,075.00 3,720.00 440.00 2,394.00 500.00 1,164.00 25.00 680.63 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses 4,050.00 Carried Unanimously 8:58 P.M. SEWER SERVICES Services 34,100.00 ($10,000. is to be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account.) Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. GARBAGE COLLECTION Expenses 14,500.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. CARE OF DUMPS & REMOVAL OF ASHES Wages & Expenses 7,660.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Wages & Expenses .... 20,875.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses 70,000.00 Carried Unanimously 8:59 P.M, P.M. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT—ROAD MACHINERY Expenses 28,200.00 {This amount to be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund.) Carried Unanimously 9 P.M. SNOW REMOVAL Wages & Expenses 40,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9 P.M. TRAFFIC REGULATION & CONTROL Expenses 2,725.00 Carried Unanimously 9 P.M. STREET LIGHTS Expenses 32,400.00 Carried Unanimously 9 P.M. STREET SIGNS Expenses 1,450.00 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT Personal Services 6,649.27 Aid & Expenses 18,Q90.Q4 Administration 925.00 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Aid & Expenses 5,600.00 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. 49 50 ANNUAL REPORTS DEPENDENT CHILDREN Aid & Expenses 16,552.00 Carried Unanimously 9:01 P.M. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Aid & Expenses 82,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:02 P.M. VETERANS' SERVICES Personal Services ... 1,266.47 Aid & Expenses 10,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:02 P.M. SOLDIER'S BURIALS Expenses 150.00 Carried Unanimously 9:02 P.M. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Personal Services 564,673.49 Expenses 125,000.00 Americanization Classes 203.00 Vocational Education 2,700.00 Handicraft Classes 4,900.00 Out of State Travel 300.00 Lunchroom .. 1,000.00 Athletics 11,750.00 Carried Unanimously 9:06 P.M. CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Personal Services 27,629.89 Expenses .. , 11,759.68 {1n addition to the amount of $2,313.32 received from the County for Dog Licenses.) Carried Unanimously 9:07 P,M. PARKS Personal Services 3,25 8.72 Wages & Expenses 18,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:08 P.M. RECREATION COMMITTEE Personal Services 6,200.00 Expenses 7,700.00 Carried Unanimously 9:08 P.M. CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Pen. ion Accumulation Fund 19,719.27 Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M. CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT Expenses 325.00 Carried Unanimously 9:09 P.M, PATRIOTS' DAY Expenses $1,000.00 Carried Unanimously 9:09 P. M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 51 MEMORIAL DAY Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:09 P. M. INSURANCE Premiums Carried Unanimously 9:09 P. M, PRINTING TOWN REPORT Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:09 P. M. AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST FUNDS Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. UNCLASSIFIED Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M, WATER MAINTENANCE Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. WATER SERVICES Wages & Expenses Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. CEMETERYMAINTENANCE — MUNROE Personal Services 543.10 Wages & Expenses 6,500.00 (01 which $500.00 is to be transferred from the income Trust Fund - Munroe Cemetery). Carried Unanimously 9:11 P. M. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE — WEST -VIEW Personal Service 1,118.75 Wages & Expenses 12,000.00 (Of which $ 1,000 is to be transferred from the Income Trust Fund - Westview Cemetery; and $2,000 is to be transferred from the Westview Safe of Lots Fund.) Carried Unanimously 9:11 P. M. William G. Potter offers the following amendment: CEMETERY MAINTENANCE — MUNROE Wages & Expenses read Amendment declared carried by voice vote 9:17 P, M. William G. Potter offers the fallowing amendment: CEMETERY MAINTENANCE --WESTVIEW Wages & Expenses reads $13,328,40 Amendment declared carried by voice vote 9:18 P. M, which was doubted 325.00 18,745.00 1,500.00 675.00 125.00 900.00 35,155.00 37,500.00 52 ANNUAL REPORTS and a standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed 24 Alan G. Adams 8 61 Rev. Harold T. Handley 37 13 Frederic B. Fletcher 27 98 72 Amendment Adopted 9:20 P_ M. DonaldE. Nickerson, Chairman, reads. AND FURTHER VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated: INTEREST ON DEBT Interest 55,823.75 Maturing Debt 300,000.00 and be provided' as follows: $22,380-27 is to be transferred from the School Reimbursement Fund; $50,000.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account; and $227,619-73 is to be raised in the current tax ievy. Carried Unanimously 9:21 P. M. TheModerator declared all items of Article 4 adopted- 9:21 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 $1,875.00 Town Clerk 2,625.00 Town Collector of Taxes 4,500-00 and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $9,000.00. Carried Unanimously 9:24 P. M. (Explanation by Leon W. Bateman, Chairman of the Ap- propriation Committee that the titles of the Town Treasurer and Town Clerk should have been reversed.) Atricle 6. VOTED to be indefinitely postponed. (No balances to transfer) Carried Unanimously 9:25 P. M. Article 7. VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $6,367.04 for the unpaid bills for prior years of the following accounts: Posture Clinic Expenses (Claus Gelotte, Incl $7.58 Town Treasurer's Expenses (Merchants National Bank} 2,522.47 Public Welfare — (Mass. Dept. of Public Wel- Aid & Expenses fare) 3,836.99 Carried Unanimously 9:27 P. M. Article 8. VOTED: To appropriate $20,000 for the Reserve Fund and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $3,999.93 from the Overlay Re- serve Fund and a transfer of $16,000.07 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:28 P. M. 6,863.24 Article 9. VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an audit for the year 1952. Carried Unanimously 9:28 P. M. Article 10. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install water mains not less than. six inches but less than sixteen inches in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen TOWN OF LEXINGTON $J 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 therefor; and to appropriate kr such installation and land acquisition the sum of $5,340.00, and that the said sum of $5,340.00 be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:30 P. M. AND FURTHER VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install water rnAihs of sixteen inches or more in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets dr tither land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or other- wise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $109,311:53, of which $25,000.00 is to be transferred from Water Assessment Fund, $27,000.00 is to be transferred from the Water Department Available Surplus, $17.311,53 is to be transferred from Water Construction 16" and Over Account, and the balance of $40,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is author- ized to borrow the sum of $40,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, within a period not exceeding eight years. General discussion by various speakers. William H. Lyon makes motion that the article be laid upon the table. Motion declared lost 9:38 P. M. which was not unanimous and a standing vote was taken as follows: In Favor Tellers Opposed D Alan G. Adams 29 2 Rev. Harold T. Handley 93 2 Frederic B. Fletcher 31 4 Thereby the motion to lay on the table was declared lost 9:45 Original vote as presented Carried Unanimously at 9:45 P. M. George W. Emery calls attention to the Moderator to reserve the right to re- open Article 4. 9:49 P, M. Article 11. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized 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 therefor, and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $140,000.00, of which $20,000,00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account; $40,000.00 is to be transferred from the Sewer Assess- ment Fund and the balance of $80,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $80,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, to be payable in'accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws within a period hot exceeding sixteen years. General discussion. William E. Phillips stated he desires to present an amend- ment to Article 11 which he did nor have written up. The Moderator declared a recess in order to allow Mr. Phillips to draw up his amendment. 9:57 P. M. 153 P. M. 54 ANNUAL REPORTS Recess declared over by the Moderator at 10:07 P. M., declaring the meeting back in order. The Moderator read the amendment as presented by William E. Phillips. Article 11. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized 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 therefor, and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $70,000.00, of which $20,000.00 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account; and the balance of $50,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws within a period not exceeding sixteen years. 10:09 P. M. Amendment voted on and declared lost by voice vote. 10:15 P. M. Original motion of Article 11 as presented carried unanimously at 10:16 P.M. Article 12. Indefinitely postponed. 10:17 P. M. Article 13. VOTED: That the sum of $1,700.00 be appropriated for the purchase of three new cruising cars by the Selectmen for the Police Department, this sum to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account and that, in addition, authority is hereby given to turn in three used cruising cars to apply toward the purchase price, Carried Unanimously 10:18 P. M. Article 14. That this article be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Peter Zitso spoke against postponement. Standing vote on indefinite postponement taken as follows: In Favor 25 45 10 80 Tellers Alan G. Adams Rev. Harold T. Handley Frederic B. Fletcher Opposed 9 44 29 82 Indefinite Postponement Lost 10:26 P. M. Vernon C. Page moves that Article be laid on table. Moderator declares motion of Mr. Page not in order, in fact no motion before the meeting at this time. 10:28 P. M. Amendment presented by William F. Downes as follows: Voted that the sum of $6,800 be appropriated and transferred from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account to purchase of rescue truck and equipment for Fire Department. 10:30 P. M. Amendment presented by Martin A. Gilman as follows: Voted to amend motion to change amount to $3,800.00. Amendment voted on and declared lost by voice vote. 10:35 P. M. Motion as presented by William F. Downes voted on and declared carried which was questioned. Standing vote taken as follows: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 55 In favor Tellers Opposed 13 Alan G. Adams 18 62 Rev. Harold T. Handley 24 32 Frederic B. Fletcher 7 107 49 Motion adopted 10:41 P. M. Donald E. Nickerson asks that Article 4 be re -opened. 10:42 P. M. Donald E. Nickerson offers the following motion: That that part of Article 4 concerning the Fire Department Expenses read $17,500.00 instead of $20,785.00. Reconsideration carried by voice vote at 10:44 P. M. Amendment as read by Mr. Nickerson adopted 10:45 P. M. Motion as amended to read: Expenses $17,500.00 Carried by voice vote 10:45 P. M. Unanimous. Article 15. VOTED: That the sum of $8,123.33 be raised and appropri- ated for pensions for retired members of the Pclicc Department, and that the sum of $5,391.54 be raised and appropriated for pensions for retired members of the Fire Department under Chapter 32 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 10:45 P. M. Article 16. VOTED: That the sum of $ 1,000 be raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 highway maintenance, and that, in addition, the sum of $2,000 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the re- imbursements from the State and County to be restored, upon their receipt to said Account. Carried Unanimously 10:46 P. M. Article 17. VOTED: That the sum of $4,000 be raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of construction of all or any part of Hill Street under Chapter 90 highway construction, and that, in addition, the sum of $12,000 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored, upon their receipt, to said Account. Carried Unanimously 10:48 P. M. Article 18, VOTED: That the sum of $1,500 be raised and appropriated for Civilian Defense. Carried Unanimously 10:49 P. M. Article 19. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized 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, or otherwise, and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $500. Carried Unanimously 10:50 P. M. Article 20. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to install curbings at such locations as they may determine, and that the sum of $750 be raised and appropriated therefor. Carried Unanimously 10:50 P. M. Article 21. VOTED: That the sum of $5,000 be raised and appropriated for the improvement of lowlands and swamps in the eradication of mosquitoes, under Section 4A of Chapter 252 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously 10:50 P. M. $•6 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 22. VOTED: That the Selettrifen be and they hereby are author- ized to install drains in such land as the 5electrhen 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 therefor, and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $34,000.00, this amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 10:52 P. M. Article 23. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $12,300.00 for the pur- chase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works and to provide for the payment thereof by a transfer of $12,300 from the Road Machinery Fund. Carried Unanimously 10:53 P. M. 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 motorized equipment of the Department of Public Works when used on various projects car- ried 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 10:54 P. M. Article 25. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author- ized to appoint one of their members to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. Carried Unanimously } 0:55 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 1953 Annual Town Meeting. Carried Unanimously 10:55 P. M. Donald T. Clark moves that meeting be adjourned until March 24, 1952 at 8 P. M. Unanimously voted 10:55 P. M. The Moderator declares the meeting stands adjourned until March 24, 1952 at 8 P. M. Attest. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 1952 Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson, at 8:05 P.M. There were 184 Town Meeting Members present. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, presented report of Cary Lecture Committee as follows: March 24, 1952 To the Citizens of Lexington: The Committee in charge of the lectures provided under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary submits its twenty-second Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1951. TOWN 'CIF LEXINGTON February 8, 1951—Highland Gee Club David Smith, Pianist February 28, 1951—The Beautiful Jepson' "Opera Night" The expenses incurred for these lectures have been defrayed by Harris Cary Educational Fund. 57 the Isaac Respectfully submitted, CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE Marguerite Halton, Chairman James V. MacDonald Samuel F. Parker Carried Unanimously 8:06 P.M. Voted to be accepted and placed on file. Article 27 presented by Ruth Morey, Chairman of the School Committee. Article 27. VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to appoint an Elementary School Facilities Committee of seven residents of the Town, two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, at the time of their appointment, to study elementary school building needs and report on the sufficiency of existing facilities and to have authority to recommend expansion of these facilities and to obtain preliminary plans for such expansion; and that the sum of $6,500 be appropriated for the expenses of the Committee and be provided by transfers as follows: $475.00 from the Elementary School Sites Committee Account, $972.50 from the Elementary School Building Program Committee Account, $578,86 from the High School Building Committee of Fifteen Account, and $4,473.64 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. General discussion. Amendment presented by John H. Devine as follows: Article 27. VOTED: That the Moderator be and hereby is authorized and directed to appoint an Elementary School Facilities Committee of seven residents of the Town, two of whom shall be members of the School Committee, at the time of their appointment, to study elementary school building needs and report on the sufficiency of existing facilities and to have authority to recommend expansion of these facilities; and that The sum of $6,500 be appropriate) for the expenses of the Committee and be provided by transfers as follows: $475.00 from the Elementary School Sites Committee Account, $972.50 from the Elementary School Building Program Committee Account, $578.86 from the High School Building Committee of Fifteen Account, and $4,473.64 from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Question on amendment as presented by John H. Devine voted on and de- clared not adopted by voice vote. 8:17 P. M. Main motion as presented by Mrs. Morey voted on and declared carried unanimously at 8:17 P. M. All articles presented by Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, unless otherwise noted. Mr. Nickerson asks permission to take up Articles 28-37 inc. together which was so voted and carried unanimously 8:19 P. M. Article 28. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Wilson Road from Marrett Road, a distance of approximately 799 feet northerly 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 10, 1952, and 58 ANNUAL REPORTS to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:19 P. M. Article 29. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Independence Avenue from Smith Avenue southeasterly a distance of approximately 584 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:20 P. M. Article 30. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Preston Road from Simonds Road easterly a distance of approxi- mately 1,450 feet to Simonds Road as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Better- ment Act, and shown upon a plan an file in the office of the Town Clerk dated January 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:23 P. M. Article 31. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Hillcrest Street from Winter Street, a distance of approximately 460 feet easterly 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:26 P. M. Article 32. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Barrymeade Drive from Lincoln Street, a distance of approxi- mately 734 feet northerly 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 f 0, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, Carried Unanimously 8:28 P. M. Article 33. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Woodcliffe Road from Spring Street ,a distance of approximately 2,380 feet to Hudson Road, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan an file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 10, 1952 and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any ease- ment or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:30 P. M. Article 34. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Underwood Avenue from Spring Street, a distance of approximately 860 feet southeasterly to Woodcliffe Road 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:31 P. M. Article 35. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Normandy Road from Hudson Road, a distance of approximately 1,464 feet southwesterly to Woodcliffe Road, as laid out by the Selectmen, under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 59 dated January 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise. acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:32 P. M. Article 36. VOTED; To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Munroe Road from Hudson Road approximately 1,771 feet south- westerly to beyond Woodcliffe Road as laid out by the selectmen, under the Better- ment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated January 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:33 P. M. Article 37. VOTED: To establish as a town way, and accept the layout of as a town way, Hudson Road from Spring Street, a distance of approximately 1,006 feet southeasterly, 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 10, 1952, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. Carried Unanimously 8:34 P. M. Articles 28-37. VOTED: To appropriate for land acquisition and for con- struction of the ways enumerated in Articles 28 to 37 inclusive, the sum of $105,000 and to provide for the payment thereof by transfers of $1,034.70 from Street Construction Liberty, Ledgelawn, etc. Account and $8,965.30 from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account, and the balance of $95,000 to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $95,000 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, of the General Laws, within a period not exceeding ten years. Carried Unanimously 8:44 P. M. Article 38. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 1 District by adding in Section 4. (c) C 1—Local. business districts, the following new paragraph: Presented by Alan G. Adams 24. A district on the southeasterly side of Waltham Street beginning at the point of intersection of the southerly sideline of Vine Brook Road and the easterly sideline of Waltham Street, thence running southerly along said easterly sideline of Waltham Street a distance of 471 feet plus or minus to a point; said point being the intersection of the easterly sideline of Waltham Street and the northerly sideline of the Vine Brook easement, so called; thence turning and running easterly along said northerly sideline of the Vine Brook easement a distance of 247.53 feet to a point; thence turning and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of Ryder 183 feet plus or minus to a paint; thence turning and running westerly along land now or formerly of J. Joseph and Anne T. Hurley, 14 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of J. Joseph and Anne T. Hurley, 75 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running in a northwesterly direction along land now or formerly of Morse, 174 feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running northeasterly along land now or formerly of Morse, 58 feet to Vine Brook Road; thence turning and running westerly along the southerly sideline of Vine Brook Road a distance of 92 feet plus. or minus to the point of beginning. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams: 60 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 38. The Nanning' Board 'held a public hearing on this proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws on Monday evening, March 10. At this hearing at which many of the abutters were present, 18 favored the adoption of the amend- ment and one opposed. The Planning Board has voted to recommend this adoption. The proposed change was originally based on the petition by one of the property owners in the area affected. At the time of his petition it was.proposed to change it into a C-2 or central business district. At the public hearing held then many of the abutters opposed it but felt that if the amendment were changed to a C-1 or neighborhood district, that they would not object. The petitioner consented to do this. This is the first town meeting held since the petition, and the Planning Board feels that it was fair to proceed with this suggested change. A C-1 district provides certain restrictions on the type of business going into the area. For in- stance, a package store is not a permitted use. There must be a front yard not less than 20 ft. in depth, and a side yard of not less than 20 ft. if it adjoins residential property. Parking area must be provided in the proportion of 2 sq. ft.• to one sq. ft. of ground area of the building. The Planning Board feels that with -the extremely rapid growth of the town that additional business area in the center is needed. One of the logical expansions of the business area is down Waltham Street. ALAN G. ADAMS,•Chairman DONALD D. HATHAWAY DONALD K. IRWIN FREDERIC K. JOHNSON WILLIAM G. POTTER ADEN L. RIPLEY Moderator states two-thirds vote required. Standing vote taken as follows: In favor 12 3 10 4 Tellers Ruth Morey Thomas A. Napoli Gardner L. Frost Edward W. Sibley Opposed 29 27 53 32 29 141 Motion Lost 9:08 P. M. Article 39. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 1 District by adding in Section 4. [c1 C 1—Local business districts, the following .new paragraph: Presented by Alan G. Adams 25. A district at the northwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue and extending 200 feet northerly along the westerly line of ,Waltham Street and 200 feet westerly along the northerly line of Concord Avenue from the inter- section of said street lines, thence back at right angles to each said street until the exterior lines intersect. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams: Article 39. The Planning Board held a public hearing on this proposed amendment on March 10 and rid persons appeared either for or against. The Plan- ning Board voted to recommend the adoption of this amendment. At the time_the zoning by-laws were revised two years ago, certain business areas were dropped cut unless there was some objection by the owner. As it turned out, the owner in this case was not aware of the proposed change and wished it to be restored. The Plan- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 41 ning Board felt that this request was reasonable, particularly in view of the develop- ment of residential areas in the adjoining neighborhood. ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN L. RIPLEY Article 39 Carried Unanimously 9:10 P. M. Article 40 presented by Alan G. Adams, Article 40. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law to correct an error in the description of the land described in Section 4 (c) C 1—Local business districts, paragraph i 4, by changing the bearing of the line described as having a length of 148,54 feet from "N 50° 22' 30" W" to N 5° 22' 30" W, so that the said para- graph 14 will read as follows: 14. A district at the southwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue beginning at a point on the southerly line of said Con- cord 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 5° 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. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams: Article 40, The Planning Board held a public hearing on this proposed amendment on Monday evening, March 10, and no persons were present to either oppose or approve the amendment. The Planning Board voted to approve the amendment as it was a case of correcting a previous error in a description of the business zone. ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN L. RIPLEY Article 40 Carried Unanimously 9:12 P. M. Article 41 presented by Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman. Article 41. VOTED; To amend the General By -Laws by adding thereto a new Article to be known as Article XXVII and entitled "School Traffic Patrol" and to read as follows: Article XXVII. Section 1. The Board of Selectmen may appoint special policemen or policewomen for part time and intermittent work for the protection of school children going to and from schools. Section 2. Such special police shall be known as "Lexington School Traffic Patrol" and shall wear a prescribed uniform, to be fur- nished by the Town, when on duty and display a police badge with an appropriate designation thereon. In the enforcement of Chapter 90 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and all Town By -Laws and traffic rules, regulations, and orders relating to the operation, parking, stand- ing, and use of vehicles, they shall have all the powers of constables except the power of serving and executing civil process. They shall be subject to all the rules and regulations of the Lexington Police Depart- ment not inconsistent with their authority and duties except that they may be dismissed at any time by the Board of Selectmen without a hear- ing or the preferment of charges, and shall be entitled only to such pro- visions, if any, as to absence and disability as the Board of Selectmen may from time to time determine. Carried Unanimously by Voice Vote. 9:17 P. M. .62 ANNUAL REPORTS Article 42 presented by Alan G. Adams. Article 42. VOTED: To authorize the Planning Board to obtain options for land or rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired by the Town as locations for future streets and to appropriate therefor the sum of $500; said sum to be provided by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried by Voice Vote. 9:24 P. M. Article 43 presented by Donald E. Nickerson. Article 43. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to settle the suit of W. John Baskin and Frances May Baskin for damages arising out of the taking by eminent domain of an easement for public highway purposes in certain land situated on East Street by order of the Middlesex County Commis- sioners dated January 25, 1946, which suit is now pending in the Middlesex Su- perior Court, Docket No. 155,570, by payment o` $500 and the conveyance by the Town to the 8askins by deed executed by the Selectmen, of a strip of land on Adams Street shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. Mar. 10, 1952, William M. Burns, Town Engineer" and bounded and described as follows: Northerly by Adams Street, 20 feet; Westerly by land of W. John and Frances May Baskin, 150 feet; Southerly by other land of the Town of Lexington, 20 feet and Easterly by other land of the Town of Lexington, 150 feet, and Containing 3,000 square feet as shown on said plan; and that payment of said $500 be provided by a transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously 9:27 P, M. Article 44 presented by Donald E, Nickerson. Article 44. VOTED: To amend Section 6 of Article VI of the General By - Laws Dy striking out said Section and inserting in place thereof a new Section 6 to read as tollows: Section 6. That portion of the Town Office Building which is oc- cupied by the offices of the Board of Selectmen, or Board of Public Works, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, and the Collector of Taxes, shall be kept upon continuously for the transaction of business for eight hours each week day except h:.iidays and Saturdays, the particular hours to be arranged by the Selectmen for the convenience of the public, and may be kept open during such evening hours as the Selectmen may from time to time determine. Martin A. Gilman offers the following amendment: Under Article 44 1 offer the following amendment: by striking out the words "and may be kept open during such eve- ning hours as the Selectmen may from to time determine." and inserting in place thereof: "and shall be kept open ane evening each week for at least two consecutive hours, the day and time for such evening hours to be determined by the Board of Selectmen." Voted to amend Article 44 as presented by Martin A. Gilman, Carried 9:32 P. M. Article 44 as amended by Martin A. Gilman. Article 44. VOTED: To amend Section 6 of Article VI of the General By - Laws by striking out said Section and inserting in place thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. That portion of the Town Office Building which is oc- cupied by the offices of the Board of Selectmen, or Board of Public Works, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, and the Collector of Taxes, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 63 shall be kept open continuously for the transaction of business for eight hours each week day except holidays and Saturdays, the particular hours to be arranged by the Selectmen for the convenience of the public, and shall be kept open one evening each week for at least two consecutive hours, the day and time for such evening hours to be determined by the Board of Selectmen. Carried Unanimously by Voice Vote. 9:32 P. M, Article 45. Donald E. Nickerson moves that the article be Indefinitely Post- poned. 9:33 P. M. Under Article 45 Gail W. Smith offers the following: Article 45. VOTED: That the Cemetery Commissioners be and hereby are authorized to purchase on behalf of the Town at a price not exceeding $3,000 a certain parcel of land, hereinafter described, situated in Bedford immediately north- westerly of and adjoining Westview Cemetery, the same to be added to the ceme- tery land but not to be used for burial purposes, and to appropriate therefor the sum of $3,000.00, this sum to be transferred from the Westview Sale of Lots Fund; said land being described as follows: A strip of land 100.00 feet wide beginning at town bound B -L-2 thence southwesterly along the Lexington -Bedford town line distant ap- proximately 1253 feet to a stone bound at the center of a ditch said line being bounded on the southeast by Westview Cemetery owned by the Town of Lexington, thence northwesterly by the center line of said ditch distant approximately 110 feet to a point said line being bounded on the southwest by land now or formerly of Daniel Marsh, thence running northeasterly along a line to a point and distant approximately 1280 feet said line being bounded on the northwest by land now or formerly of Alexandra and John Polesayka, thence southeasterly along the north- easterly side line of an old road distant approximately 100 feet to the point of beginning, said line being bounded on the northeast by land now or formerly of 1 Newton Frost, said strip of land containing approxi- mately 3 acres. 9:35 P. M. (Vote out of order) Article 45 for Indefinite Postponement carried by voice vote. 9:36 P. M. Voice vote doubted. Standing vote taken as follows: In Favor Tellers 20 Ruth Morey 25 Thomas A. Napoli 48 Gardner L. Frost 35 Edward W. Sibley 128 Indefinite Postponement Carried 9:40 P. M. Article 46 presented by Donald E. Nickerson. Article 46. VOTED: That the sum of $2,000 be appropriated for road and fence construction and repair in the Sunset Section layout of Westview Cemetery, and that said sum be provided by transfer from the Westview Sale of Lots Fund. Carried by Voice Vote, 9:41 P. M. Opposed 16 7 17 8 48 64 ANNUAL REPORTS. Article 47. Martin A, Gilman moves for Indefinite Postponement. 9:41 P. M. Article 48. Presented by Donald K. Tucker. VOTED: Thai the Moderator be and he hereby is authorized and directed to appoint a Youth Study Commission of 15 citizens including representatives of Youth; said Commission to consult with all departments having responsibility for the Education and Welfare of the youth of the Town; to seek suggestions from citizens' committees, private agencies, and local businesses dealing with such youth, in matters concerning youth's welfare, and to report findings and recommendation* at the next annual town meeting. Declared Lost by Voice Vote. 9:53 P. M. Voice vote doubted. Standing vote taken as follows: In favor Tellers Opposed Ruth Morey 20 Thomas A. Napoli 13 Gardner L. Frost 33 Edward W. Sibley 15 81 17 20 29 23 89 Adopted 9:55 P. M. Article 49. Donald E. Nickerson moves for Indefinite Postponement. Carried 9:55 P. M. Article 50. Presented by Alan G. Adams. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law by striking out Sub -paragraphs 1.. and 2. of Paragraph (1) of Section 4. thereof, and by substituting therefor new Sub- paragraphs 1. and 2. as follows: 1. A district 1,200 feet wide on the northeasterly side of the railroad right of way extending from the northwesterly line of the northern circumferential highway 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 the northern circumferential highway to the southerly line of Westview Street and the Lexington -Bedford town line. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams. Article 50. The Planning Board on Monday, March 10 held a public hearing on this proposed amendment which was on the petition of Mrs. Ethel Bean and others. Several owners and abutters were present, and of these 6 present wished to be recorded in favor and there were none who opposed. The Planning Board voted to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendment. The small area of land proposed to be added to the M -I or light manufacturing zone, is a small por- tion of the total M-1 area. At the time of the revision of the Zoning By -Laws of the town it was felt that if Route 128 had then been constructed the proposed area would have quite Logically have been included in the M-1 area then. ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN L. RIPLEY Carried Unanimously 9:58 P. M. Article 51. Presented by Donald E. Nickerson. VOTED: To install a sanitary sewer or sewers to serve that part of Lexington known as "Sunnyfield" area as shown on a set of plans in the office of the Town TOWN OF LEXINGTON 65 Engineer, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and to appropriate the sur' of $212,552.65 for such installation and land acquisition, of which $2,552.65 is to be transferred from the North Lexington Sewer Account, $10,000 is to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account and the balance of $200,000 is to be provided 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 $200,000 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable, at accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, within a period not exceeding thirty years. Carried Unanimously 10:05 P. M. Article 52. Presented by Donald E, Nickerson, VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to sell and convey at any time on or before February 27, 1953 the land on Meriam Street known as the Old Fire Station Site, upon such terms and conditions as they deem proper; said land being described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound on the southeasterly side line of Meriam Street at the property now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle, thence running northeasterly along Meriam Street a distance of 42.90 feet to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle of 90' 00' and running southeasterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.55 feet to a stone bound. Thence turning at an angle of 90° 20' 30" and running southwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 42.68 feet to a point. Thence turning at an angle of 89° 49' 30" and running northwesterly by land now or formerly of Henry P. Boutelle a distance of 79.73 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3,407 plus or minus square feet. Carried by Voice Vote. 10:07 P. M. Article 53. Donald E. Nickerson moves for Indefinite Postponement. Carried 10:07 P. M. Article 2. Donald E. Nickerson gives a brief report on Bedford Airport. 10:10 P, M. Donald E. Williamson talks on Bedford Airport. 10:13 P. M. Ail articles being disposed of, the Moderator declared the meeting dis- solved. 10:15 P. M. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk WARRANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, as. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington. 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 their respective voting places in said Town, PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING ON TUESDAY, the TWENTY-NINTH DAY QF APRIL, 1952, at 2:00 P. M, for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: 66 ANNUAL REPORTS 10 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 10 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 16 DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 16 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 2 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 5th Congressional District. 2 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Republican Party, 5th Congressional District. 4 DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 5th Congressional District. 4 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, 5* Congressional District. District Members of State Committee (One Man and One Woman) for each political party for the 7th Middlesex Senatorial District. 35 MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE. 10MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE. The polls will be open from 2:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at The time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this seventh day of April, A. D., 1952. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. DONALD E, NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY HASKELL W. REED GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN April 21, 1952 To the Town Clerk: I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five 15) 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 {9) days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY APRIL 29, 1952 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 Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller lIda J. Field Teller Gwendoline Johnson Teller Essala C. Foster Teller Helen I. Bailey Teller Frances J. Lewis Teller George Stygles Teller Precinct Two William W. Ferguson Warden Ralph Date Inspector Randall Richards Inspector John H. Dacey Clerk Eleanor T. !-lusted Teller F. Louis Carroll Teller Edward McGrory Teller Barbara M. O'Connor Teller Elizabeth Downey Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Louise E. Ahern Teller 67 Precinct Three Henry P. Meade Warden Emma Zitso Inspector Edna Anderson Inspetor Elizabeth McCormack Clerk Florence M. Bruce Teller Agnes T. Buckley Teller Ella G. Callahan Teller Gladys T. Watson Teller Mary R. McDonough Teller Precinct Four Lester L. Andrews Warden Helen M. Kirk Inspector Helen M. Smith Inspector Mary J. Ferry Clerk Michael McDonough Teller Caroline F. Deloury Teller Ingrid W. Newhall Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller Catherine Ferry Telfer Mary A. Spellman Teller Harry Howard Teller Laurina M. Wilson Teller The polls were declared open in each Precinct at two o'clock P. M. and re- mained open until eight o'clock P. M. at which time after due notice they were declared closed. The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. 68 ANNUAL REPORTS The total number of registered voters in each Precinct was as follows: Precinct 1 2122 Twenty-one hundred twenty-two Precinct 2 1705 Seventeen hundred five Precinct 3 2043 Twenty hundred forty-three Precinct 4 2403 Twenty-four hundred three Total 8273 Eighty-two hundred seventy-three 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 ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk at his office. The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the results as follows: Precinct 1 Ballots Cast: Dern. Precinct 2 Ballots Cast: Dem. Precinct 3 Ballots Cast Dem. Precinct 4 Ballots Cast Dem. Totals DELEGATES AT 64 34 29 38 Dem. 165 Rep. 744 Rep. 850 Rep. 1014 Rep. 1030 Rep, 3638 Total 808 Total 884 • Total 1043 Total 1068 Total 3803 REPUBLICAN PARTY LARGE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 593 679 756 799 Leverett Saltonstall Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 578 Joseph William Martin, Jr. 506 Sinclair Weeks 522 Katherine G. Howard 478 Daniel Tyler, Jr. 479 Robert F. Bradford 540 Richard 1. Furbush 497 Charles Gibbons 460 Clarence A. Barnes 471 Blanks 2316 677 575 603 559 558 632 579 484 495 2659 753 663 682 654 638 705 648 591 599 3451 789 710 694 649 633 716 667 603 621 3419 Total 2827 2797 2454 2501 2340 2308 2593 2391 2138 2186 11845 7440 8500 10140 10300 36380 ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO Pre. 1 Carroll L. Melns 464 Maxwell M. Rabb Basil Brewer John A. Volpe Julia B. Kirlin Esther W. Wheeler Louis Van N. Washburn Robert C. Cochrane, Jr. Jean L. Olmsted George W. Schryver Blanks NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total 535 616 607 2222 453 527 600 596 2176 437 468 561 580 2046 464 537 617 595 2213 459 530 603 597 2189 452 523 588 590 2153 464 536 610 596 2206 446 519 586 584 2135 439 462 560 571 2032 438 459 562 561 2020 2924 3404 4237 4423 14988 7440 8500 10140 1-0300 36380 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 69 70 ANNUAL REPORTS DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Ruth Morey 533 627 738 715 2613 Group Raymond W. James 506 585 693 679 2463 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Harris S. Richardson 431 528 614 570 2143 Donald E. Legra 498 581 699 680 2458 Otis M. Whitney 421 527 611 569 2128 J. Stuart Crandall 501 592 705 701 2499 Blanks 636 645 803 921 3005 Walter E. Sands 526 641 766 736 2669 Robert C. Merriam 553 652 781 757 2743 1488 1700 2028 2060 7276 Michael F. Shea 501 574 650 654 2379 William E. Maloney 527 586 688 693 2494 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Alan G. Adams 538 643 760 733 2674 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. 515 574 664 685 2438 Paul R. Achin 410 501 571 532 2014 Alice G. Webster 505 603 710 691 2509 Muriel 5. Barnes 401 517 578 534 2030 Ruth G. Bevan 500 595 710 663 2468 Blanks 677 682 879 994 3232 Gaetano Buttaro 513 571 651 654 2389 Ernest J. Crerie 486 574 661 658 2379 1488 1700 2028 2060 7276 Richard L. Whipple 519 620 742 721 2602 Helen H. Smith 502 596 696 681 2475 DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Margaret H. Cook 513 608 695 715 2531 Group 2 Cornelius P. Cronin 495 582 663 663 2403 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Grant B. Cole 501 588 716 703 2508 Ralph H. Bonnell 108 100 187 154 549 Raymond E. Lewis 501 598 695 683 2477 Robert H• W Welch, Jr. 102 100 183 155 540 Frederick A. Schloman 485 584 654 660 2383 Blanks 1278 1500 1658 175T 6187 Alyce C. Burnell 505 588 675 685 2453 Blanche T. Nilson 500 598 677 669 2444 1488 1700 2028 2060 7276Gordon E. Steele 535 587 668 675 2465 Carl E. Bryant 497 596 678 694 2465 ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONLee E. Tarbox 513 617 715 697 2542 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Ruth M. Stone 502 600 704 693 2499 Edward J. DeSaulnier, Jr, 104 97 172 141 514 Gertrude Allen Conner 482 581 662 671 2396 Edith G. Gallant 99 95 175 134 503 Lean 6. Garfield 508 585 679 672 2444 Blanks 1285 1508 1681 1785 6259 George M. Fuller 522 605 694 719 2540 Donald D. Hathaway 522 605 701 708 2536 1488 1700 2028 2060 7276 Blanks 8136 8739 11020 11795 39690 STATE COMMITTEE Pre.1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Vincent Hockmeyer 464 551 643 663 2321 Blanks 280 299 371 367 1317 744 850 1014 1030 3638 STATE COMMITTEE • Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Marion R. Symonds 450 534 646 643 2262 Blanks 294 316 368 398 1376 744 850 1014 1030 3638 TOWN COMMITTEE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Eleanor Bradford Litchfield 539 620 740 726 2625 Elizabeth R. Lewis 516 625 709 706 2556 Dorothea 5 Dodge 528 614 735 703 2580 Alfred P. Tropeano 517 616 696 712 2541 26040 29750 35490 36050 127330 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Taft 170 156 251 220 788 Eisenhower 527 642 710 741 2590 Stassen 4 3 2 1 10 'Marren 7 5 3 6 21 MacArthur 5 4 3 5 17 Stevenson 1 — •— — 1 Saltonsfail — 1 -- 1 Douglass 1 1 — 2 Curtis — --- — 1 1 Kefauver — — 1 1 Conant — — 1 1 Marriot — — 1 1 Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. — — 1 -- 1 Blanks 30 38 43 53 160 744 850 1014 1030 3595 TOWN OF LEXINGTON DELEGATES AT Paul A. Dever DEMOCRATIC PARTY LARGE TO NATIONAL Pre.1 Pre. 2 43 23 John W. McCormack 46 Maurice J. Tobin 45 John B. Hynes 46 William J. Foley 39 Henry Brides 36 !. William Belanger 35 James M. Curley 38 Margaret M. O'Riordan 38 Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. 42 John C. Carr 42 40 36 35 38 John W. Coddaire, Jr. 36 389 John E. Powers Daniel B. Brunton Mary DePasquale Murray Charles I. Taylor Blanks 24 26 26 20 19 20 20 22 20 22 21 19 22 19 20 201 71`. CONVENTION Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Total 21 24 111 18 20 108 23 28 122 19 19 110 17 19 95 14 17 86 15 18 88 14 22 94 16 16 92 19 19 i0G 16 16 96 18 18 97 14 14 C3 14 16 87 15 16 88 14 18 88 197 308 1095 1024 544 464 608 2640 ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 4 Pre.3 Total 35 19 18 16 88 36 19 16 13 84 34 21 15 15 85 37 21 17 13 88 Stanislaus G. Wondolowski 34 19 14 13 80 Edward F. Donlan 36 21 16 13 86 Salvatore Camelia 34 19 15 15 83 Paul T. Smith 34 20 15 15 84 Charles Collatos 36 19 19 14 88 Edward A. Pecce J. Henry Goguen Peter J. Levanti James Leo O'Connor Elizabeth A. Stanton Louis H. Glaser Helen J. Fay Silas F. Taylor Francis H. Murray, Jr. Thomas F. Graham Edith T. Wilcox Blanks 37 22 15 15 89 36 20 15 15 86 36 20 15 15 86 36 19 15 14 84 37 21 17 15 90 34 20 15 15 84 38 20 18 15 91 454 224 353 233 1264 2640 1024 544 608 464 DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Group 1 Daniel F. Moriarty 17 William C. Geary 12 Edward P. Gilgun 12 Daniel D. O'Dea 14 Blanks 201 9 9 9 10 99 14 14 14 14 96 8 8 9 7 84 48 43 44 45 480 256 136 152 116 660 72 ANNUAL REPORTS ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 ere.4 Total Helen E. Murphy 14 10 15 8 47 14 13 15 7 49 12 10 13 8 43 12 10 14 7 43 204 93 95 86 478 Lawrence E. Corcoran Elias J. Kolofotias Helen F. Busby Blanks 256 136 152 116 660 DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Group 2 Pre. 1 Pre. Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph W. Monahan, Jr. 8 3 1 1 13 James C. Menton 6 1 0 0 7 John J. Curran 6 1 0 3 10 Leo F. Garvey 8 3 0 2 13 flanks 228 128 115 146 617 256 136 116 152 660 ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total John F. Finnerty 7 2 0 2 11 Robert E. Mahoney 9 2 1 1 13 kiwi J. Sheehan 5 1 0 0 6 James A. Coffey 9 2 1 1 13 flanks 226 129 114 148 617 256 136 116 152 660 DISTRICT DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Not Grouped Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Tot& Thomas J. Corbett 1 2 1 1 5 Cornelius F. Cronin 2 2 0 1 5 James A. Cullen 3 2 0 0 5 Mary Maloney Lynch 2 3 0 0 5 Clara A. Gannon 1 1 0 0 2 f lanks 311 160 144 188 803 320 170 145 190 825 ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Helen M. Fitzgerald Cullen 3 4 1 0 8 Thomas H. McFadden 0 1 0 0 1 f lanks 125 63 57 76 321 128 68 58 76 330 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 73 74 ANNUAL REPORTS TOWN WARRANT STATE COMMITTEE Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss. Francis J. Irvin 32 13 10 14 69 Blanks 32 21 19 24 96 To Either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in =aid County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to STATE COMMITTEE notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington. qualified to vote in e'e-t'nns and Pre. 1 pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total in Town affairs, to meet in Cary Memorial Hall, in said Lexington, on Monday, Agnes T. Buckley — -- 1 — 1 the twenty-sixth day of May, 1952, at 8:00 P.M. then and there to act on the Blanks 64 34 28 38 164 following articles: —` ARTICLE 1. To receive the reports of any Board of Town Officers or of 64 34 29 38 165 any Committee of the Town and to appoint other Committees. TOWN COMMITTEE ARTICLE 2. To see if in connection with the proposal of the Commonwealth PfC. l Pre. 2 Are. 3 Pre. 4 total Paul J. McCormack 2 — 2 of Massachusetts, through its Department of Public Works, to do certain work, Dan Fenn, Jr. 2 — including dredging and stream clearance, in and about Kiln Brook in Lexington, 1 1 4 Frances T. Buckley 2 6 8 the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen in the name and on behalf of the Balogh — 1 2 Town to agree to indemnify and save harmless the Commonwealth and its repre- Elizabeth M. Burton — 3 sentatives and agents against all claims and demands for damages that may be — 1 2 3 Daniel A. Cronin 1 3 4 sustained by any person whose land or any rights or interest therein is taken for Agnes G. Hall 1 2 or is injured by said work, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. John F. McKearney — 1 2 — 3 3 Mary A. Spellman — 1 ' 2 3 ARTICLE 3. To see if in connection with the construction by the Metro- John H. J. St. George -- 1 2 politan District Commission of a main sewer in Lexington from a point near the George Stygles — 3 Arlington -Lexington line to a point approximatly 1,000 feet generally easterly 1 2 3 P. Meade 1 1 of Hayes Lane, so-called, in Lexington, the Town will vote to authorize the Select- William Madden — — 1 — 1 men to sell and transfer to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the main sewer Blanks 636 330 264 379 1609 extending from the Arlington -Lexington line to a point approximately 1172 feet in Lexington upon such terms and for such consideration as the Selectmen may 640 340 290 380 1650 determine, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the sale and transfer of the main Prc. l Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total sewer referred to in Article 3 of this warrant, the Town will vote to provide for Dever 3 3 1 — 7 payment of part of the $140,000 voted under Article 11 of the 1952 Annual ARTICLE 4. To see if in anticipation of the consideration to be received Tobin 1 — = — 1 Town Meeting for sewer main installation and land acquisition by an additional Taft Kefeuver 4 1 2 7 18 9 9 19 55 the aforesaid consideration to be received from the Commonwealth and to reduce MacArthur 2 1 3 transfer from the Excess and Deficiency account of an amount not in excess of the borrowing authorization voted under said Article -11 by the same amount, the Eisenhower 3 7 9 3 27 consideration from the Commonwealth to be restored upon its receipt to said Truman l0 1 1 3 15 Account, or act in any other manner in relation thereto. Douglass 3 2 — ---5 Stevenson 3 1 2 2 8 ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum W. Averill Harriman — 1 1 • - 2 of money for Health Department—Expenses, for the balance of the year 1952, Putnam — 1 1 and provide for payment thereof by transfer from available funds, including un- Blanks 12 8 8 6 34 expended balances in current appropriations, or act in any other manner in relation 64 34 29 38 165 thereto, Attest: 64 34 29 38 165 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, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 75 Hereof fad 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 twelfth day of May, A. D., 1952. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. DONALD E. NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY HASKELL W. REED GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN May 16, 1952 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 ten days before the time of said meeting. Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAT 26, 1952 Meeting called to order by Charles E. Ferguson, Moderator, at 8:02 P.M. There were 142 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James 1. Carroll, read the Warrant far the meeting until further reading waived by vote of the Town Meeting Members present. 8:03 P.M. Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant for the m^etin;. 8:03 P.M. Article 1. Leon W. Bateman, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee presented Appropriation Committee Report which was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:04 P.M. Martin A. Gilman presented the following resolution: VOTED: That it is the sense of this Town Meeting - 1. That whereas the Federal departments and committees who have studied the proposal of the United States Air Force to base an operating squadron of jet fighter/interceptor planes at Hanscom Airport disagree as to whether such action is necessary for national defense and as to whether other and safer areas for such an operation are available; This meeting opposes the Air Force proposal to base such a squadron at Hanscom Airport unless and until it is demonstrated that such action is essential 76 ANNUAL REPORTS for national defense and that other and safer areas for such an operation are not available. 2. That this Meeting opposes as unnecessarily endangering the inhabitants of Lexington the plan of the Air Force to develop and use Runway 11/29 as the principal runway at Hanscom Airport and to extend it 2,000 feet toward the populous Manor section of the Town and directly toward and less than 11/2 miles from the Town's Parker School. 3. That this Meeting supports fully the actions of the Board of Selectmen and of the Town Counsel in opposing the foregoing proposal and plan of the Air Force. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Senators in Congress from Mass., the Congressman from the 5th Congressional Dist. of Mass., the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense for Air. MARTIN A. G I LMAN Resolution voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:08 P.M. George W. Emery, acting as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, reported that Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, ar'd William M. Burns, Superintendent of Public Works, were in Washington, D. C. at the time to explain the situation to the officials in Wash- ington of the effect of how the proposed airport will effect the residents of Lexington. 8:08 P.M. Article 2. Presented by George W. Emery. VOTED: That in connection with the proposal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Department of Public Works, to do certain work, in- cluding dredging and stream clearance, in and about Kiln Brook in Lexington, the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to agree to idemnify and save harmless the Commonwealth and its representatives and agents against all claims and demands for damages *at may be sustained by any person whose land or any rights or interest therein is taken for or is injured by said work. Carried Unanimously 8:11 P.M. Article 3. Presented by George W. Emery. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to sell for $75,000 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the main sewer extending from the Arlington -Lexington line to a paint approx- imately 1,172 feet in Lexington, which was constructed by the Town in 1948, the instrument of transfer to be in such form and to contain such provisions as the Selectmen may determine. Carried Unanimously 8:15 P.M. Article 4. Presented by George W. Emery. VOTED: That in anticipation of the payment to be received from the Com- monwealth pursuant to the vote adopted under Article 3 of the Warrant for this meeting, the additional sum of $75,000 be transferred from the Excess and De- ficiency Account toward providing the $140,000 appropriated under Article 11 of the Warrant for the 1952 Annual Town Meeting for sewer main installation and land acquisition, the payment from the Commonwealth to be credited to said Account upon its receipt, and the authority contained in the vote under said Article 11 to borrow $80,000, none of which has as yet been borrowed, be and hereby is rescinded. Carried Unanimously 8:17 P.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 77 Article 5. Presented by George W. Emery. VOTED: That in addition to money already appropriated, the sum of $7,380 be raised and appropriated for Health Department—Expenses for the balance of the year 1952. Carried Unanimously 8:20 P.M. Miss Marcia W. A. Dane presented the following: Under Article 1, I offer the following motion. Voted that the Moderator be authorized and directed to appoint a Com- mittee of five to study and report to the next town meeting upon methods of facilitating exchange of information between Town Meeting Members and their constituents; said committee to consist of 2 town meeting members and 2 reg- istered voters who are not town meeting members. Motion as read declared lost by voice vote. 8:25 P.M. All articles having been disposed of, the Moderator declared the meeting be dissolved. 8:25 P.M. Attest: JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 39 A5 PASSED MARCH 24, 1952 June 18, 1952 Lexington, Massachusetts Article 39 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 24, 1952. Article 39 presented by Alan G. Adams, VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 1 District by adding in Section 4. Icl C 1—Local business districts, the following new paragraph: 25. A district at the northwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue and extending 200 feet northerly along the westerly line of Waltham Street and 200 feet westerly along the northerly line of Concord Avenue from the intersection of said street lines, thence back at right angles to each said street until the exterior lines intersect. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams: ARTICLE 39. The Planning Board held a public hearing on this proposed amendment on March 10 and no persons appeared either for or against. The Planning Board voted to recommend the adoption of this amendment. At the time the zoning by-laws were revised two years ago, certain business areas were dropped out unless there was some objection by the owner. As it turned out, the owner in this case was not aware of the proposed change and wished it to be restored. The Planning Board felt that this request was reasonable, particularly in view of the development of residential areas in the adjoining neighborhood. ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN L. RIPLEY Article 39 Carried Unanimously 9:10 P.M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 78 ANNUAL REPORTS Lexington, Mass. June 18, 1952 I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Article 39 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 24, 1952 and as same appears on record. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk July 2, 1952 Boston, Mass. The foregoing amendment to zoning by-laws is hereby approved. FRANCIS E. KELLY, Attorney General ATTORNEY GENERAL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLE 40 AS PASSED MARCH 24, 1952 Lexington, Mass. June 18, 1952 Article 40 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 24, 1952. Article 40 presented by Alan G. Adams. Article 40. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law to correct an error in the description of the land described in Section 4 lc) C ]—Local business districts, paragraph 14, by changing the bearing of the line described as having a length of 14u....4 teat from, ..N 50° 22' 30" W" to N 5' 22' 30" W, so that the said paragraph 14 will read as follows: 14. A district at the southwesterly corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue bginning at a point 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 S 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 5° 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. Report of Planning Board read by Alan G. Adams: ARTICLE 40. The Planning Board held a public hearing on this proposed amendment on Monday evening, March 10, and no persons were present to either oppose or approve the amendment. The Planning Board voted to approve the amendment as it was a case of correcting a previous error in a description of the business zone. ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN L. RIPLEY Article 40 Carried Unanimously 9:12 P.M. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON 79 Lexington, Mass. June 18, 1952 I, James J. Carroll, Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Article 40 as passed at the Adjourned Town Meeting held March 24, 1952 and as same appears on record. JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk July 2, 1952 Boston, Mss. The foregoing amendment to zoning by-laws is hereby approved. FRANCIS E. KELLY, Attorney General 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 *e 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 Building, Lex- ington Center, (Precinct Two, Three and Four), on TUESDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1952 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 Lieutenant Governor Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver -General Auditor of the Commonwealth Attorney General Senator in Congress Representative in Congress Councillor Senator Two Representatives in General Court Clerk of Courts Register of Deeds Two County Commissioners For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth For this Commonwealth far 5th Congressional District for 6th Councillor District for 7* Middlesex Senatorial District for 19th Middlesex Representative District for Middlesex County for Southern District for Middlesex County And you are hereby further required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries or Elections to meet on the date and time and in the places aforesaid to bring in their votes on the fallowing question, as provided in Chapter 620 of the Acts of 1952: "Shall a declaration be made by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, that a substantjal shortage of housing accom- modations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this town after September thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-two until the close of 80 ANNUAL REPORTS April thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-two, in accordance wih the provisions of said Act?" 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, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this 25th day of August, A.D., 1952. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. DONALD E. NICKERSON FREDERICK M. GAY GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL HASKELL W. REED Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN September 4, 1952 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 eleven days before the time of said meeting. Attest. JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington STATE PRIMARY September 16, 1952 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 Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector George E. Foster Inspector Mary E. Stankard Clerk Mary A. Rowland Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Rose I. McLaughlin Teller George F. Stygles Teller llda J. Field Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Gwendoline Johnson Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller TOWN OF LEXINGTON 81 82 ANNUAL REPORTS Precinct Two The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the William W. Ferguson Warden election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Clerk Ralph Dale Inspector at his office. Randall Richards Inspector The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Rgistrars canvassed the Barbara M. O'Connor Clerk results as follows: Mary Oliver Teller Precinct One Ballots Cast: Dem. 144 Rep. 704 Total 848 Eleanor T. Husted Teller Precinct Two Ballots Cast: Dem, 65 Rep. 702 Total 767 Elizabeth Downey Teller Precint Three Ballots Cast: Dem. 62 Rep. 926 Total 988 Russell E. McMakin Teller Precinct Four Ballots Cast: Dem. 75 Rep. 934 Total ] 009 Mary 5. H. Ellis ...., Teller Beatrice F. Morse Teller Totals: Dem. 346 3266 3612 Louise E, Ahern Teller REPUBLICAN PARTY Precinct Three GOVERNOR Emma Zitso Warden Ella Callahan Inspector Pre- 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre, 4 Total Edna Anderson Inspector Christian A. Herter 646 673 888 867 3074 Milton Hodgdon Clerk Blanks 58 29 38 67 192 Julia Vaughan Teller 704 702 926 934 3266 Florence M. Bruce Teller Muriel S. Williams Teller LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Clarence Delp Teller Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Gladys T. Watson Teller Sumner G. Whittier 648 668 892 865 3073 Elizabeth Fardy Teller Blanks 56 34 34 69 193 Jean E. Baker Teller Precinct Four Lester Andrews Warden SECRETARY Helen M. Smith Inspector Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Helen M. Kirk Inspector Beatrice Hancock Mullaney 619 643 854 841 2957 Mary J, Ferry Clerk Blanks 85 59 72 93 309 Michael McDonough Teller Mary A. Hallett Teller 704 702 926 934 3266 Carroll J. Ryan Teller TREASURER Caroline F. Deloury Teller Pre. i Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pm. 4 Total Madeline V. Peterson Teller Fred J. Burrell 260 197 230 312 999 Eleanor Cosgrove Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller Roy Charles Papalia 407 485 670 573 2135 Ingrid W. Newhall Teller Blanks 37 20 26 49 132 704 702 926 934 3266 The polls were declared open in each Precinct at eight o'clock A.M. and 704 702 926 934 3266 remained open until eight o'clock P.M. at which time after due notice they were AUDITOR declared closed. Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. David J. Mintz 624 645 858 838 2965 The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Blanks 80 57 68 96 301 Precinct 1. Twenty-three hundred eleven 2311 704 702 926 934 3266 Precinct 2. Eighteen hundred thirty-nine 1839 Precinct 3. Twenty-one hundred ninety-three 2193 ATTORNEY GENERAL Precinct 4. Twenty-five hundred eighty-four 2584 Fre. 1 Pre- 2 Pre- 3 Pre. 4 Total George Fingold 638 658 878 857 3031 Total: Eighty-nine hundred twenty-seven 8927 Blanks 66 44 48 77 235 The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally 704 702 926 934 3266 sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 83 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 633 664 878 868 3043 Blanks 71 38 48 66 223 704 702 926 934 3266 CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 616 625 835 818 2894 Blanks 88 77 91 116 372 704 702 926 934 3266 84 ANNUAL REPORTS REGISTER OF DEEDS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre.4 Total William B. Bailey 298 303 394 388 1383 Arthur L. Harris 149 157 235 184 725 Artyne F. Hassett 63 66 92 90 311 Harold I. Hunt 65 56 76 100 297 Arthur 5, Scipione 34 31 38 51 154 Blanks .. 95 89 91 121 396 704 702 926 934 3266 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total COUNCILLOR William G. Andrew 298 282 407 397 1384 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Tota! H. Herbert Applin 94 140 174 132 540 Warren Atkinson 77 66 102 82 327 L. Johnson Callas 23 33 30 35 121 Chester P. Davis, Jr. 101 173 176 205 655 Walter Francis Chapman 54 39 62 60 215 A. Fred Elwell 22 16 43 33 114 Edward F. Convery 20 14 11 11 56 James G, Gahan, Jr. 148 190 218 215 771 Albert L. Daigle 9 16 17 18 60 William R. Gilman 32 31 72 61 196 5. Hale Harding 59 40 71 66 236 John Menasian 5 1 2 2 10 Patrick J. Jennings 48 49 55 59 211 M. Edward Viola 241 148 219 217 825 John W, Justice 20 15 17 22 74 Blanks 78 77 94 119 368 Thomas P. Lane 28 16 18 18 80 Harold E, Lawson 287 285 402 438 1412 704 702 926 934 3266 Robert L. MacGregory 19 32 27 27 105 SENATOR W. Edward Magiera 8 6 6 7 27 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Herbert Kenneth Noble 104 109 152 123 488 George J. Evans 459 466 646 645 2216 Maurice L. Spaulding 69 63 91 106 329 Roland V. Blakeney 167 154 203 178 702 Ellis Sutcliffe 25 10 37 23 95 Blanks 78 82 77 111 348 D. Paul Wormwood 24 14 14 21 73 Blanks 219 241 261 305 1026 704 702 926 934 3266 1408 1404 1852 1868 6532 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre.1 Pra.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total DEMOCRATIC PARTY John Brox 276 306 416 337 1335 GOVERNOR Charles E. Ferguson 571 543 740 736 2590 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Harold S. Dupee 24 31 32 21 108 Paul A. Dever 86 42 42 48 218 Wendell H. Irvine 297 297 350 441 1385 Blanks 58 23 20 27 128 Joseph Perry 26 18 28 41 113 Alden M. Rollins 89 93 141 136 459 144 65 62 75 346 Blanks 125 116 145 156 542 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 1408 1404 1852 1868 6532 Pre.1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Tota! CLERK OF COURTS Charles F. Jeff Sullivan 56 20 26 26 128 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas B. Brennan 22 11 10 8 51 Charles T. Hughes 390 380 514 473 1757 Edward C. Carroll 12 3 1 3 19 Charles E. Jellison 135 153 207 189 684 Thomas J. Kurey . 3 3 1 3 10 John F. Lombard . 105 105 138 176 524 C. Gerald Lucey 22 14 10 13 59 Blanks 74 64 67 96 301 Joseph L. Murphy 13 5 6 10 34 Blanks 16 9 8 12 45 704 704 926 934 3266 144 65 62 75 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 85 86 ANNUAL REPORTS SECRETARY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edward J. Cronin 104 45 41 53 243 Blanks 40 20 21 22 103 144 65 62 75 346 TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total William R. Conley 3 3 1 3 10 Cornelius P. Cronin 29 22 13 16 80 James E. V, Donelan 5 2 0 5 12 Foster •Furcolo 61 18 31 21 131 John F. Kennedy 22 5 4 9 40 Jeremiah F. Murphy, Jr. 4 4 2 4 14 Alexander Francis Sullivan 5 4 1 3 13 Blanks 15 7 10 14 46 144 65 62 75 346 AUDITOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Thomas J. Buckley 110 45 49 60 264 Blanks 34 20 13 15 82 144 65 62 75 346 ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre, T Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total Francis E. Kelly 58 18 18 22 116 Robert T. Capeless 29 19 17 26 91 George Leary 27 12 7 11 57 John V. Moran 24 10 10 12 56 Blanks 6 6 10 4 26 144 65 62 75 346 COUNCILLOR Pre. i Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total John F. Casey 42 16 19 22 99 William C. Bateman 12 2 5 10 29 John Fred Buckley 6 1 3 5 15 Edward F. Burke .. 6 4 5 2 17 Joseph 1, Corcoran 21 12 7 8 48 Richard G. Cunningham 6 5 3 1 15 Robert E, Donovan 29 15 6 17 67 Blanks 22 10 14 10 56 144 65 62 75 346 SENATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Francis J. Irvin 106 42 44 55 247 Blanks 38 23 18 20 99 144 65 62 75 346 REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Dan H. Fenn, Jr, 121 54 48 63 286 Thomas F. Murphy 86 38 30 41 195 207 92 78 104 481 Blanks 81 38 46 46 211 288 130 124 150 692 CLERK OF COURTS Pre. Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Joseph V. Carroll 19 16 9 14 58 Edward J. Crane 21 5 4 5 35 John F. Ferrick 9 5 6 6 26 Frederick T, McDermott 19 10 11 11 51 Clement Gregory McDonough 5 1 4 4 14 Edward J. Sullivan 25 12 5 I1 53 John F. Sullivan 19 3 9 13 44 Blanks 27 13 14 11 65 SENATOR IN CONGRESS 144 65 62 75 346 Pre. 1 a re. 2 Pre. 3 Pre 4 Total John F. Kennedy 126 54 52 68 300 REGISTER OF DEEDS Blanks 18 11 10 7 46 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Total James J. Bagley 10 4 3 6 23 144 65 62 75 346 George H. Boyle, Jr. 7 1 3 2 13 William P, Crowley 9 2 4 3 18 James F. Fitzgerald 78 31 18 25 152 CONGRESSMAN Thomas A. Hagerty 6 3 2 4 15 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Clarence E. Lord 7 0 0 4 11 Helen M. Fitzgerald Cullen 92 40 42 55 /29 Paul V. Shaughnessy 14 13 19 19 65 Blanks 52 25 20 20 117 Blanks 13 11 13 12 49 144 65 62 75 346 144 65 62 75 346 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 87 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pre. I Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total James A. Cullen 46 23 18 27 1 l4 Patrick J. Brennan 25 7 5 11 48 Henry F. Buckley 7 5 3 4 19 James H, Burns 10 1 1 2 14 Theodore Campo 2 1 4 3 10 James M. Cook 5 3 2 5 15 Benjamin Watkins Corey 4 6 3 4 17 Edward J. Coughlin 5 2 0 1 8 Charles Cullinane 8 1 1 2 12 James W. Donahue 31 9 4 10 54 Emile A. Dumas 3 3 1 0 7 Vincent A. Errichetti 2 1 2 4 9 Eugene X. Giroux 22 13 11 13 59 Gordon F. Hughes 6 1 3 2 12 Andrew V. Kelleher 13 6 5 5 29 Francis R. King 1 0 0 0 1 John L. Mallett 2 2 0 2 6 Gertrude 5. McManus 8 7 6 7 28 John F. Muslin 2 4 2 0 8 Charles Joseph Murphy 8 3 4 2 17 William H. Murphy 4 2 1 1 8 Francis H. Murray, Jr, 14 7 10 12 43 Andrew J. Rogers 2 0 0 3 5 Edward H. Sullivan 7 1 2 3 13 Blanks 51 22 36 27 136 C. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale I YES I __ therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to 1 NO 1 be drunk on the premises? The polls will be open at 6:00 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 QUESTION -- RENT CONTROL. of said meeting as provided in the By-laws of the Town. Yes 459 388 432 498 1777 Hereof fail not, and make due return on this Warrant, with your doings No 341 347 500 445 1633 thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Blanks 52 35 50 69 206 Given under our hands at Lexington, this fourteenth day of October, A. D., 1952. 852 770 982 1012 3616 A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, JAMES 1. CARROLL, Constable of Lexington. $8 ANNUAL REPORTS WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION 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 Elections to meet in their respective voting places in said Town, PRECINCT ONE, ADAMS SCHOOL: PRECINCT TWO, THREE AND FOUR, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, on TUESDAY, the 4th day of November, A. D., 1952, at 6:00 o'clock A. M. to cast their ballots for the following officers: Presidential Electors; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; Attorney General; Senator in Congress; Repre- sentative in Congress; Councillor; Senator; Two Representatives in General Court; Clerk of Courts; Register of Deeds; Two County Commissioners. And to take action on the following question: QUESTION NO. 1 A. Shall license., be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wine and all other alcoholic beverages)? 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 beverages)? 1 YES 1 1 NO 1 YES I I Nal 288 130 124 150 692 Attest: Town Clerk DONALD E. NICKERSON WILLIAM H. DR!SCOLt. HASKELL W. REED FREDERICK M. GAY GEORGE W. EMERY Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: October 24, 1952 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 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 89 90 ANNUAL REPORTS at his last residence, as appears from the records of the Board of Registrars 11 Clarence Delp Teller days before the time of said meeting. Gladys T. Watson Teller Dorothy A. Parks Teller Attest; Elizabeth Fardy Teller JAMES F. MOWAT, Agnes T. Buckley Teller Constable of Lexington Mary R. McDonough, Teller Charles Moloy Constable STATE ELECTION November 4, 1952 Precinct Four The following election officers had been appointed by the Selectmen and Lester Andrews Warden were asigned to duty at the Town Precincts as follows: Helen M. Smith Inspector Helen M. Kirk - Inspector Precinct One Mary J. Ferry Clerk Charles J. Dailey Warden Michael McDonough Teller Joseph P. Waddleton Inspector Mary A, Hallett Clerk George E. Foster Inspector Mary A. Spellman Teller Mary E. $tankard Clerk Caroline F, Deloury Teller Mary A. Rowland Teller Madeline V. Peterson Teller Helga M. Carlson Teller Eleanor Cosgrove Teller Rose A. McLaughlin Teller Agnes G. Hall Teller George F. Stygles Teller Ann L. Ford Teller Ilda J. Field Teller Catherine M. Ferry Teller Dorothy Elliott Teller Robert P. Peterson Teller Mary E. Clifford Teller Annie H. McDonnell Teller The polls were declared open in each Precinct at six o'clock A.M. and re - K. Claudine Foster Teller mained open until eight o'clock P.M. at which time after due notice they were Francis J. Lewis Teller declared closed. Essala G. Foster Teller The election officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. Precinct Two William W. Ferguson Warden Ralph Dale Inspector Precinct 1. Twenty-five hundred fourteen 2514 Randall Richards Inspector Precinct 2. Nineteen hundred ninety-seven 1997 Louise E. Ahern Clerk Precinct 3. Twenty-four hundred eight 2408 Barbara M. O'Connor Teller Precinct 4. Twenty-eight hundred sixty-four 2864 Eleanor T. Rusted Teller Mary S. H. Ellis Teller Total: Ninety-seven hundred eighty-three 9783 Mary G. Oliver Teller Edward McGraw Teller The ballots were counted by the election officers in each Precinct, the tally Elizabeth Downey Teller sheets and total vote sheets prepared by the Town Clerk being used. Russell E. McMakin Teller The ballots cast were counted, enclosed in envelopes, sealed, signed by the Beatrice F. Morse Teller election officers, together with the unused ballots and delivered to the Town Mary Pierce Teller Clerk at his office. The total number of registered voters in each precinct as follows: Precinct Three Emma Zitso Warden Ella Callahan Inspector Edna Anderson Inspector Milton F. Hodgdon Clerk Rosalie MacDonald Teller Julia Vaughan Teller Florence M. Bruce Teller Muriel S. Williams Teller The Town Clerk and the members of the Board of Registrars canvassed the results as follows: Precinct 1. Twenty-four hundred forty 2440 Precinct 2. Nineteen hundred seventeen 1917 Precinct 3. Twenty-three hundred six 2306 Precinct 4. Twenty-seven hundred twenty-one 2721 Total: Ninety-three hundred eighty-four 9384 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 9t 92 ANNUAL REPORTS PRESIDENT A VICE PRESIDENT AUDITOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Eisenhower and Nixon 1673 1523 1847 2112 7155 Hallinan and Bass 0 1 3 3 7 Hamblen and Holtwick 1 0 1 2 4 Hass and Emery 0 1 2 2 5 Stevenson and Sparkman 723 373 439 573 2108 Blanks 43 19 14 29 105 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Paul A. Dever 843 438 458 652 2391 Christian A. Herter 1543 1440 1811 2028 6822 Lawrence Gilfedder .. 3 4 8 1 16 Florence H. Luscomb 4 3 5 3 15 Guy S. Williams 3 2 3 1 9 Blanks 44 30 21 36 131 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Charles F. Jeff Sullivan 724 374 417 573 2088 Sumner G. Whittier 1648 1494 1837 2074 7053 William R. Ferry 6 5 6 7 24 Francis A. Votano 10 5 5 8 28 Blanks 52 39 41 59 191 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 SECRETARY Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edward J. Cronin 793 431 460 643 2327 Beatrice Hancock Mullaney 1528 1405 1771 1975 6679 Alice M. Ferry 17 13 9 11 50 Fred M. Ingersoll 8 10 7 10 35 Blanks 94 58 59 82 293 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 TREASURER Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Foster Furcolo 753 381 441 572 2147 Roy Charles Papalia 1560 1462 1793 2039 6854 Henning A. Blomen 8 5 4 11 28 Harold J. Ireland 11 12 9 5 37 Blanks 108 57 59 94 318 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre, 4 Total Thomas J. Buckley 881 459 515 726 2581 David J. Mintz 1445 1396 1723 1896 646Q Anthony Martin 9 7 4 9 29 Robert A. Simmons 6 0 6 2 i 4 Blanks 99 55 58 88 300 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 ATTORNEY GENERAL Pre. 1 Pre, 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Francis E. Kelly 517 225 297 415 1454 George Fingold 1840 1619 1950 2229 7638 Arthur W. Blomen 6 6 7 13 32 Howard B. Rand 4 7 6 5 22 Blanks 73 60 46 59 238 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 SENATOR IN CONGRESS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. 1474 1399 1769 1964 6606 John F. Kennedy 925 493 507 724 2649 Thelma Ingersoll 5 5 3 2 15 Mark R, Shaw 1 1 3 4 9 Blanks 35 19 24 27 105 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 CONGRESSMAN Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total Edith Nourse Rogers 1915 1628 1984 2342 7869 Helen M. Fitzgerald Cullen 452 246 280 323 1301 Miriam 5. Hall 11 6 8 6 31 Blanks .. 62 37 34 50 183 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 COUNCILLOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre, 3 Pre. 4 Total John F. Casey 665 382 420 588 205.5 M. Edward Viola 1661 1459 1824 2028 6972 Blanks 114 76 62 105 357 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 SENATOR Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total George J. Evans 1608 1467 1829 2050 6954 Francis J. Irvin 689 351 395 541 1976 Blanks 143 99 82 130 454 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 93 94 ANNUAL REPORTS REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT C Pre.I Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total Yes 1417 1060 1211 1548 5236 1151 1128 1420 1598 5297 No 891 747 1004 1029 3671 1683 1443 1782 2000 6908 Blanks 132 110 91 144 477 1004 632 668 908 3212 410 238 263 336 1247 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 632 393 479 600 2104 Attest: 4880 3834 4612 5442 18768 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk MASSACHUSETTS WAR BALLOTS CLERK OF COURTS November 4, 1952 Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Fre. 4 Total NUMBER of service persons who personally applied by Federal postcard or Charles T. Hughes 1590 1467 1829 2028 6914 other -wise for State War Ballot 109 Edward J. Sullivan 739 372 416 604 2131 NUMBER of service persons who are registered voters for whom State War Blanks 111 78 61 89 339 Ballot applications were made by kindred 3 NUMBER at service persons who were not registered voters, for whom regis- John Brox Charles E. Ferguson Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Thomas F. Murphy Blanks .. 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 tration as voters and State War Ballot were made by kindred 22 NUMBER of ballots mailed to service persons 109 REGISTER OF DEEDS NUMBER of such ballots cast 88 Pre. 1 Pre.2 Pre.3 Pre.4 Total NUMBER of such ballots rejected None William B. Bailey 1423 1359 1702 1929 6413 James F. Fitzgerald 914 481 538 702 2635 JAMES J. CARROLL, Blanks 103 77 66 90 336 Town Clerk 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre.3 Pre. 4 Total William G. Andrew 1536 1397 1757 1951 6641 James A. Cullen 719 386 442 598 2145 H. Herbert Applin 1294 1245 1559 1743 5841 Patrick J. Brennan 666 342 368 512 1888 Blanks 665 464 486 638 2253 4880 3834 4612 5442 18768 QUESTION NO. 1 — LIQUOR A Yes No Blanks B Yes No Blanks Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pre. 3 Pre. 4 Total' 520 302 344 478 1644 1507 1298 1612 1787 6204 413 317 350 456 1536 2440 1917 2306 2721 9384 502 301 332 462 1597 1484 1274 1591 1764 6113 454 342 383 495 1674 2440 1917 2306 2721 938.4, TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, u. To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in elections and .in Town affairs, to meet in the Cary Memorial Building, in said Lexington, on Monday, the seventeenth day of November, A. D., 1952, at 8 o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the fallowing 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 appropriate the sum of $10,670.54 to reimburse the United States Housing and Home Finance Agency for the unpaid .balance of the cost advanced by that agency of the Town for the preparation of plans for the construction of the Mill Brook Sewer and provide for payment thereof by a transfer of said sum from the Metropolitan District Sewer Plan Fund; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to construct a sanitary sewer in or near Bedford Street from Eldred Street northerly to the proposed terminus of the Bedford force main near Winter Street, subject to the Selectmen obtaining an agreement from the Town of Bedford to reimburse the Town of Lexington for the full cost of such construction, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or •otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; .appropriate a sum of money for such construction, including land acquisition; and TOWN OF LEXINGTON 95 determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or from unexpended appropriations or by bor- rowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto, ARTICLE 4. To receive the report of the Committee for Veterans Memorial Library and see if the Town will authorize the School Committee, on behalf of the. Town, to obtain bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of the high school library in the new high school building, and will designate it as the "Veterans' Memorial Library"; appropriate a sum of money for such construction and original equipping and furnishing and de- termine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds or from unexpended appropriations, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 5. To see of the Town will vote a supplementary appropriation to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the money appropriated under Article 40 of the Warrant for the 1951 Annual Town Meeting for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of a new high school building and determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds or from un- expended appropriations or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 2 District by adding in Section 4. (d) C 2 — General business districts, the following new paragraphs: 8. A district beginning at a point which is the southerly boundary of the C 2 district on the westerly side of Bedford Street, thence running in a southerly direction along Bedford Street 268 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a westerly direc- tion along land now or formerly of Josephine E. Bailey and extended to a depth of 380 feet plus or minus southwesterly to the property of John P. Whalen, thence turning and following property lino in a northerly direction to a point where the extended property lines of Lester L_ and Ida B. Andrews and Viana Properties Inc, oin. thence turning in an easterly direction on a line to the point of the be- ginning. 9. A district also beginning at a point which is the southerly boundary of the C 2 district on the easterly side of Bedford Street, thence running in a southerly direction along Bedford Street 235 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in an easterly direc- tion along land now or formerly of Evelyn H. & Leslie D. Martin 160 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a northerly direction along land of the Boston and Maine Railroad 250 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a westerly direction along the land of Frederick K. Johnson 244 feet plus or minus to the point of beginning. (Inserted at the request of ane hundred or more registered voters.) And you are directed to serve this Warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the Bylaws 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. 96 ANNUAL REPORTS Given under our hands at Lexington, this twentieth day of October, A. 0., 1952. A true copy, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington. GEORGE W. EMERY WILLIAM H. DRISCOLL FREDERICK M. GAY HASKELL W. REED DONALD E. NICKERSON Selectmen of Lexington CONSTABLE'S RETURN To the Town Clerk: November 7, 1952 have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in five (5) public places in the Tcwn 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 10 days be`ore the time of said meeting, Attest: JAMES F. MOWAT, Constable of Lexington SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 17, 1952 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles E. Ferguson at 8:03 P. M. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Warrant until further reading was waived by vote of the meeting. 8:04 P. M. Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, read the Constable's Return for the meeting. 8:05 P. M. ARTICLE 1. Leon W. Bateman, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented the Committee's Report for the meeting which was accepted. 8:06 P. M. ARTICLE 2. Presented by Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. VOTED: To appropriate the sum of $10,670.54 to reimburse the )United States Housing and Home Finance Agency for the unpaid balance of the cost ad- vanced by that agency to the Town for the preparation of plans for the construction of the Mill Brook Sewer and to provide for payment thereof by a transfer of said sum from the Metropolitan District Sewer Plan Fund. Carried Unanimously 8:08 P. M. ARTICLE 3. Presented by Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. VOTED: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized in the name and on behalf of the Town to construct a sanitary sewer in or near Bedford Street from Eldred Street northerly to the proposed terminus of the Bedford force main near TOWN OF LEXINGTON 97 Winter Street, subject to the Selectmen obtaining an agreement in form satisfactory to them from the Town of Bedford to reimburse the Town of Lexington for the full cost of such construction including the cost of financing the project and the cost of any land acquisition, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate• far such construction and land acquisition the sum of $45,000 and to provide said sum by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is, authorized to borrow the sum of $45,000 and issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be payable in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, within a period not exceeding one year. Carried Unanimously 8:1 i P. M. ARTICLE 1. Edwin 8. Worthen asks to have Article 1 re -opened. 8:11 P.M. There were no objections. Mr. Worthen offered the following resolution: RESOLVED: That it is the sense of this meeting that the Selectmen not enter into any agreement to furnish water to a consumer outside of Lexington, except by a confirming vote of the Town Meeting Members unless it be to meet an emergency and then only fora period not exceeding eight months. 8:15 P_ M. The Moderator rules the resolution out of order. 8:19 P. M. ARTICLE 4. Report of Veterans' Memorial Library Committee presented by A. Edward Rowse, Chairman as follows: REPORT OF VETERANS' MEMQR]AL LIBRARY COMMITTEE The Committee appointed in accordance with the vote of March 19, 1951 to ee elcp the details and cost of the Veterans' Memorial Library in the new High School, presents the following report: With the recommendation of the Architects for the new high school building, Perry, Shaw, Hepburn, Kehoe & Dean, the committee submits the following plans for the School Library. The proposed library is a room, 75' long by 23' wide, situated on the second floor - the most central location in relation to the classrooms. Adjoining the main library room are a librarian's office, work room and two conference rooms. The finished design and materials for the library are: A. All woodwork will be African Mahogany plywood or solid wood as condi- tions require; the wood will have a durable finish maintaining its natural beauty of color and grain. B. The floor will be 5/16" cork tile properly waxed and buffed. C. The ceilings will be covered with 13/16" Travacoustic tile cemented to the concrete. D. The ceiling lighting fixtures will be the pendant concentric louver type - finished in chrome aluminum with white enamel arrangement. E. Draperies in colors suitable to match the room will be provided. F. The furniture will consist of equipment necessary to operate properly a modern school library, such as pupils' tables and chairs; circulation or charging desk for librarian; atlas and dictionary stands; filing cases; card catalog cases; office desks; bulletin boards and newspaper racks. G. An amount is included to purchase needed books and reference material. The main Memorial features of the building are three: 98 ANNUAL REPORTS 1, Across the long inside elevation facing the corridor side of the room will be carved, V cut and in gold leaf, an inscription as follows: "1941 Dedicated to Those Citizens of Lexington Who Served Their Country in the Armed Services 1945," 2. At the end of the Library to the right as one enters, will be an appropriate memorial to those who lost their lives in World War l! - with the carved names of those who died in the service of their country, 3, There will be appropriate leather bound books containing the names of all Lexington citizens who served in the armed forces during this period. The complete estimated costs as secured thru the Architects and other reliable sources amounts to $40,000. Unquestionably a school library could be built for less, but your committee in formulating these plans considered that this is a Memorial Library to those who served and died in the service of their country and believed that the town would feel that this was not the occasion for economy alone, but for a true expression of appreciation to these citizens. A bare library is a necessity in any high school building, but these plans embody something above and beyond the mere necessity. Although it is not the responsibility of this committee to make further recom- mendations, we feel it is our duty to call to the attention of the town that there is a desire on the part of a number of citizens that a plaque or some suitable listing of veterans' names appear in the Cary Memorial Hall or some other suitable meet- ing place. JOSEPH BELCASTRO FRANK B. CULBERTSON THOMAS 5. GRINDLE ALLEN W. RUCKER WILLIAM E. PHILLIPS, Secretary A. EDWARD ROWSE, Chairman Motion made and carried that the report be accepted, placed on file, and the committee discharged. 8:25 P. M. ARTICLE 4. (a) VOTED: That the report of the Committee for Veterans' Memorial Library be accepted and placed on file and the Committee discharged. Carried Unanimously 8:25 P. M. (b) VOTED: That *e School Committee be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Towri to obtain bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of the high school library in the new high school building, which library is hereby designated as the "Veterans' Memorial Library"; that the sum of $40,000 be and hereby is appropriated for such construction, original equipping and furnishing, and that payment be provided by the transfer of said sum from the Excess and Deficiency Account; and that the High School Building Committee be and hereby is authorized to supervise and to have authority to approve all bills incurred for such construction, original equipping and furnishing. Carried Unanimously 8:47 P. M. ARTICLE I. Charles H. Norris asks to have Article 1 re -opened. No ob- jections. 8:47 P. M. Charles H. Norris, Chairman, presented "Progress Report of the High School Building Committee." TOWN OF LEXINGTON 99 PROGRESS REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE PRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1952 Since our last progress report at the annual town meeting on March 17, 1952, the construction of the new senior high school on Waltham Street has been pro- ceeding steadily and satisfactorily. The building is now approximately ninety per cent complete and the general contractor expects to complete his work by February 1, 1953. When the contract for the construction of the new high school was signed on July 10, 1951, the School Committee planned on allocating the $1,770,000. ap- propriation of the March 1951 town meeting as follows; Building $1,534,400.00 Equipment 95,000.00 Site Development 50,000.00 Architect 44,000.00 Contingencies 46,600.00 $1,770,000.00 Whereas this budget provided only the minimum amount of roads and drain- age to service the building and required that the new equipment be supplemented by the transfer of some old equipment from the present high school, it did enable the School Committee to construct a high school which could operate and qualify for state assistance. Your Building Committee can now assure this town meeting that the School Committee will succeed in providing the facilities which they planned, essentially in accordance with the above budget. This has been accomplished by using the con- tingency fund as follows: (1). $38,050. will have been used for necessary revisions to the building contract. Of th:s total, $36,900. has been spent to date and it is estimated that $1,150. more will be required before the completion of the contract. It is note- worthy that, in spite of the foundation difficulties caused by the ledge rock, the extra charges for this building amount to only 2.5 per cent of the original contract. (2). $8,000. will have been used to pay the clerk -of -the -works salary from July 1951 to the completion of the building contract I3}. $2,050. will be required to pay additional architect's charges over and above the original estimate of $44,000. for this purpose. (4). Inasmuch as the present site develooment program will cost only $48,400,, $1,600. of the original $50,000. allocation will be returned to the con- tingency fund. As a result, the estimated balance in the contingency fund is $100. In closing it should be emphasized that, while the present appropriation pro- vides for a school facility which can be operated, it allows for only the bare minimum amount of equipment, and only half the drainage, half the roads and walks, none of the parking area, practically none of the rough grading, and none of the fine grading and landscaping contemplated for the complete development of the site. Respectful ly submitted, JAMES M. WEST RUTH MOREY ALVIN W. DAVIS ERNEST CUTTER CHARLES H. NORRIS, Chairman Report was voted to be accepted and placed on file. 8:50 P. M. 100 ANNUAL REPORTS ARTICLE 5. Presented by Ruth Morey, Chairman, School Committee. VOTED: That the sum of $160,000 be and hereby is appropriated as a supplementary appropriation to be used in coniunction with and in addition to the sum of $1,770,000 appropriated under Article 40 of the Warrant for the 1951 Annual Town Meeting for the construction and original equipping and furnishing of the new high school building, and that payment be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town for $160,000; and that the Treasurer, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $160,000 under the authority of Chapter 186 of the Acts of 1947, as amended by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1949, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note. Voice vote not carried. Standing vote taken as follows: In favor 39 41 38 48 166 Tellers Horace K. MacKechnie John P. Whalen Milton F. Hodgdon James M. West Carried 9:07 P. M. Opposed 0 2 2 0 4 ARTICLE 6. Presented by Alan G. Adams, Chairman, Planning Board, as fol lows: Under Section 19 of the Lexington Zoning By -Law the Lexington Planning Board is submitting its report on the proposed amendment to the By -Law contained in the warrant for this special town meeting. The Lexington Planning Board held a public hearing on Thursday, November 6th at which over 100 Lexington citizens were present. The hearing was advertised in the Oct. 23rd and 30th issues of the Lexington Minute -man and 60 property owners and residents in the area deemed affected were notified by mail. The proposed amendment was thoroughly discussed and the petitioners pre- sented their reasons for their action. There was strenuous objection to the proposal; first on the grounds that the approach of business towards the historic Battle Green would seriously impair the beauty and significance of that historic spot; second, that an additional business area on Bedford Street would increase the already se- rious traffic hazard on that artery; and third, that the value 0f the remaining residential properties on lower Bedford Street would be seriously impaired. A show Of hands at the conclusion of the meeting indicated 3 in favor and 67 opposed. The Planning Board following the hearing and after devoting considerable study to the subject has voted unanimously not to recommend the adoption of Article 6. The Board feels that for the moment at least, traffic on Bedford Street would be made increasingly dangerous and that the 400' depth on the westerly side of Bedford Street would make any business structures built close to the rear lines in this area an eyesore from the Battle Green. However, the Planning Board wishes to point out that the future of the area between the present business zone on Bedford Street and the Battle Green still remains a serious problems. It is highly probable that within a few years Bedford Street will have to be widened anyway, principally because that street is the main TOWN OF LEXINGTON 101 artery from Lexington Center to Route 128. It also feels that the area in the pro- posed amendment should be treated as an area problem. Respectfully submitted, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman FREDERIC K. JOHNSON DONALD K. IRWIN WILLIAM G. POTTER AIDEN 1, RIPLEY DONALD D. HATHAWAY 9:14 P. M. Bertram P. Gustin presented the following: VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 2 District by adding in Section 4. (d) C 2—General business districts, the following new paragraphs: 8. A district beginning at a point which is the southerly boundary of the C 2 district on the westerly side of Bedford Street, thence running in a southerly direction along Bedford Street 268 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a westerly direc- tion along land now or formerly of Josephine E. Bailey and extended to a depth of 380 feet plus or minus southwesterly to the property of John P. Whalen, thence turning and following property line in a northerly direction to a point where the extended property lines of Lester L. and !da B. Andrews and Viano Properties, Inc. join, thence turning in an easterly direction on a line to the point of the beginning. 9. A district also beginning at a point which is the southerly boundary of the C 2 district on the easterly side of Bedford Street, thence running in a southerly direction along Bedford Street 235 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in an easterly direc- tion along land now or formerly of Evelyn H. & Leslie D. Martin 160 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a northerly direction along land of the Boston and Maine Railroad 250 feet plus or minus, thence turning and running in a westerly direction along the land of Frederick K. Johnson 244 feet plus or minus to the point of the beginning. (Inserted at the request of one hundred or more registered voters.) 9:15 P. M. Milton F. Hodgdon presented the following amendment: Article 6. VOTED: To amend the Zoning By -Law so as to change certain land from an R 1 District to a C 2 District by adding in Section 4.(d) C 2—General business districts, the following new paragraph: 8. A district beginning at a point which is the southerly boundary of the C 2 district on the southwesterly side of Bedford Street, thence running in a southerly direction along Bedford Street seventy-five (75) feet to land now or formerly of Bridget A, Winn and Katherine Corbett, thence turning and running in a westerly direction along said land now or formerly of Winn and Corbett one hundred fifty-four and 30/100 (154.30) feet more or less to the center of a ditch at land now or formerly of Viano Properties, Inc., 102 ANNUAL REPORTS thence turning and running in a northerly direction by the center line of said ditch along said land now or formerly of Viano Prop- erties, Inc. eighty (80) feet to the southerly boundary of the afore- said C 2 district, and thence turning and running in an easterly direction along said southerly boundary of said C 2 District to the paint of beginning. 9:16 P. M. Harold B. Lamont moves that article be indefinitely postponed. 9:23 P. M. Amendment of Milton F. Hodgdon voted on and declared lost by voice vote. 9:27 P. M. Motion of Harold B. Lamont for indefinite postponement voted and car- ried. 9:28 P. M, Question by Donald T. Clark. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, moves that meeting be dissolved. 9:29 P. M, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS December 31, 1952 To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: A total of 65 dog bites occurred in Lexington in 1952 and all were examined and quarantined: There were no cases of rabies in Lexington during the past year. A total of 20 barns were inspected according to the instructions of the Director of Livestock Disease Control. There were 15 horses, 243 cows, 1,895 swine, and 1 goat examined during this inspection. All animals and premises were found satisfactory. Also, there were 159 cows examined for compliance with the inter -state shipment ruling on Bangs disease and Tuberculosis. These cattle were shipped to local milk producers. The Inspector of Animals wishes to express his appreciation to the Board of Health and the Police Department for their excellent co-operation. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. MURPHY, JR., Q.V.M. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 103 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 1 submit herewith the following report of the Lexington Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1952. I wish to thank all those who have been of assistance to us in the performance of our duties during the past year. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. RYCROFT, Chief of Police 1952 PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ANALYSIS m = 2`c d T � �E F Y C 0 Z < January 1 0 1 1 0 61/2 f 0 February 2 0 2 2 0 60 2 0 5 March 4 0 4 3 1 75 3 1 1 5 35 11 April 3 0 3 3 0 5 1 2 0 4 7 May 3 0 3 3 0 12 3 0 2 6 June 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 July 2 0 2 2 0 4 2 0 1 9 August 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 September 2 1 1 2 0 12 2 0 2 0 0 Bicycle October 2 0 2 2 0 ? 2 0 0 November 3 0 3 2 1 46 3 0 0 11 38 December 3 0 3 1 2 50 2 1 0 5112 14 TOTAL 26 1 25 21 5 21 5 5 104 ANNUAL REPORTS u0!;7e AJys!6aa 0-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 paP!Auo7 — N r) o N rho N a M 0 m pa4n3050Jd — n7 in 0 N r1 r1 N n .- 'O AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ANALYSIS pam3usanu! N n N C.) en In 0 N. N n 10 0 0 0 0 03 •sA AW 0— 0 0 0 0 0 I"' I"' N I0 a IN 03 'sn AW pA rh — N— N u7 N M M AW v N I pail!,' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AW .SA AW 10 paJnlu! U t• r7 uy n G o M e'1,o AW 'SA AW NICO POlI!)I 0 '03d -SA AW pam!ul '03d -SA AW 03 •sn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 1""1 en 0 N — N 0 0 0 N el en PI N. n Ln Ia N I2 nwsnnw —• N ▪ n Noe. - N - N '03d •5A AW — N co• 0 N— M m CO • I [h peJnlul SWSJad N N W P N [❑V N- N N N 1 U7 N 54uap0 ,0 N CO CO c0 N o. 01 '0 c 0 OO v &info! •sJad . 74 syuedn)00 0 0 0 0 0 0— 0 0 0 0 0 1 sue! J;sepad 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0— 0 0 0 1— sle4e4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .— ow!y044 = o. r1 n N. CO CO Dail;Rea rn I8%0J. 0- 0 0 0 1" co n0^ 1 a Nr,_—0 N ▪ Ia N c0 7 [h ca P n ▪ ' 8 ro N N N N N— N N M o J t E E 0 d E 3 0 -8 0 U '2a 0 0 V �Q6z0 N�NrCO tV mN LEXINGTON POLICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 105 Pailne;a0 pass!ws!❑ N N NT in pasealaa N papuadsn5 uo!;egoJd Rlr!n9 i0N Paull 40 pau!j ap!synp palan!la0 payirwwo3, Saulj;a 4unoLuy syuapisab-uo) '0 N N N ^ [•1 .- co n^ m co � '0 N ^ ['7 - - N M l7 07 c n0 N U▪ ST 0 Vi Nbr-'o N ^^ sluap,saa N^ In a N^ N n ^^ sal!uannr In OOlf70 n0 •L.9- 0 N CO N ^ •0 W kR Ml 64 69- .44 t4 coNONco—u'7 M -N co^^V'M vy lefoJ. ^ N N u7 [•] n [moi o N co r'1 v - U - If1 V .0 ^ p - '0 N 1'7 ^ ^ C'7 N sarecu u7 saleyy r^ ry ro 4f7'0 N N N U^ N^ CO 0.7 ^ 0 r u '0 Co ^ p •0 N C7 - ^ N cy d u i6 G 13 m 106 ANNUAL REPORTS Pa4104a0 Pass!w3r0 pasealab papuadsn5 udyegom a U 0 = o U o -- a o a apis;no po■an!lap M m M N I1 m Pail !ww0D w 161 U O sau! j ;o yunowy H i 'yi!p] ioN rry r] pal!A Jo pau! j tt - M 0' n '0 v — ce s;uapise - u 0 N 7 Z sivap!sau 4 • l ce O reioi um4 te W v sal eund U Q asalew 0 C7 z J sal±uannr N Ou71n 0.0,co00 Otic' NNu7U u7 N C7 64 E4 Ni 64 Vf 64 64 y} •00 '0 C) '0 N. C00. In .- [+1 N on .0 u7 -CON N4- 0.) - r] •0 N. 0 •01n 0 W 0'I+'1. - N ^ r1 M M m m N 0 N 0 CO0 0 N 4,1 r'] u- ^ N. U. N 0 r TOWN OF LEXINGTON MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Animals Cared For (Sick, Injured or Dead) Animals Cared For (Stray) Automobiles Reported Stolen Automobiles Recovered Automobiles Tagged (Parking Violations) Bicycles Reported Stolen Bicycles Recovered Buildings Found Open Committed To Insane Hospitals Fire Alarms Responded To Injured or Sick Persons Assisted Lost Dogs Reported Lost Dogs Returned To Owners Messages Delivered Missing Persons Investigated Public Utilities Notified of Defects Reports and Complaints Investigated Speed Checks Street Lights Reported Out Sudden Deaths Investigated Transients Accommodated Vacant Houses Reported Total Mileage Recorded on Car #31 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #32 Total Mileage Recorded on Car #33 TOTAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL Personal Injury Accidents Fatal Accidents Persons Injured Persons Killed 107 91 101 4 6 1201 21 26 123 3 77 59 278 84 155 26 112 2077 793 268 6 34 711 50.641 49,588 12,265 112,494 28 33 26 22 18 24 23 28 19 27 24 36 308 144 2 254 2 108 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE HEALTH SANITARIAN To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is the report of the Health Sanitarian for the year 1952: December 31, 1952. LABORATORY Again the Annual Certificate of Approval of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was obtained by the Board of Health Laboratory because of the maintenance of the department's standards. Results of tests may be secured by calling the Laboratory. FOOD SANITATION Sanitary inspections are made each month and stores and restaurants are rated. Every three months these scores are averaged and published in the paper. During 1952 twenty-two places obtained A ratings and two were given B ratings. As a help in determining ratings, swab tests are made from t:me to time in the restaurants and fountains. Eighty swab tests were made on glasses, china and silverware, The bacterial count per utensil was fair at five places and good at the rest. MILK INSPECTION A total of 164 samples of milk and cream from 18 dealers were tested for purity and quality. Eight dealers had one or more samples that did not comply with the State minimum standards. Samples of milk sold in the schools were found to be well above the minimum standards_ Bacteria counts, fat tests, tests for effectiveness of pasteurization and tests for recontamination of the milk after pasteurization are performed an the samples. WATER ANALYSIS Nine samples of well water, nine from brooks and stagnant pools and two samples of town water were tested. Also twelve samples of water from bathing places were analyzed to make sure swimming was safe. The tests at the main swimming pool and the old reservoir were within the standards of bathing places. The wading pool is being changed more often than before but it might be well to determine if this small pool could be piped into the main chlorination and filtration System. SLAUGHTER Monsignore's is the last slaughterhouse in operation•in Lexington, During the past twelve months, a total of 105 hogs and two head of cattle was inspected and approved. Thirteen hogs were condemned and rendered. CESSPOOLS AND SEPTIC TANKS During 1952, 91 septic tanks and 166 cesspools were inspected and approved. Of the 265 lots examined for sewage disposal before building, six lots were not approved for building. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 109 SANITATION OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS One of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation passed during 1952 was Chapter 134, Acts of 1952. This Act requires the approval of the Board of Health before the Planning Board can approve a layout; thus the Board of Health has control over the sanitation of new subdivisions. Examination of the land soil prior to development should help to eliminate problems such as Sunnyfield. Engineering assistance was received from cur own Public Works Department, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Metcalf and Eddy and Whitman and Howard. Ex- tensions of Patriot's Forest, Five Fields, Follen Hill and the Kelly subdivision plus Bates Road, Peacock Farm and Minute Man Highlands were approved. At the present time, Lincoln Terrace, Battle Green Estates and Fairlawn Section [ rre under consideration. OTHER ACTIVITIES People with complaints for the Board of Health are urged to write a short note stating the facts concerning the complaint so that effective action can be taken. Twenty-four complaints were received and investigated. Various inspections were made at the request of the District Health Officer. In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation to the Town Employees and the many citizens of Lexington whose co-operation and assistance has proved of great value through the year. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD F. JACKSON, Health Sanitarian Slaughter inspector REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES December 31, 1952. 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, 1952. • Amount outstanding December 31, 1951 $ 216,178.05 Amount committed in 1952 2,276,423.92 $2,492,601.97 Collected, abated, apportioned or transferred 1952 $2,153,879.33 Amount outstanding December 31, 1952 $ 338,722.64 Respectfully submitted, G. MILDRED THOMPSON Collector of Taxes 110 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1952. December 31, 1952. ORGANIIATION Mr. George E. Russell was re -appointed to the Board of Health for a three- year term expiring March 31, 1955, and Mr. R. L. McQuillan was elected Chairman for the ensuing year. The annual appointments made by the Board for one-year terms expiring March 31, 1953 are as follows: Hazel J. Murray Agent and Secretary Ja..tcson Sanitarian & Slaughter Inspector *Dr. John J. Murphy inspector of Animals Howard R. Carley Special Agent (Metropolitan State Hospital) Thomas S. Bowdidge Special Agent (Metropolitan State Hospital) . Approved by the State Department of Public Health MEETINGS The Board meets on the third Friday of each month at 3:00 P. M. in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. During the year 1952 ten regular meet- ings and three special meetings were held. LICENSES The Board granted licenses as follows: Transportation of Garbage 12 Child Day Care 3 Poultry Slaughter 2 Animal (Including poultry) 37 4 Infant Boarding Homes 9 Funeral Director 4 Alcohol 11 Slaughter House 1 1 Refuse Collection Slaughter Manufacture of ice Cream 1 Nursing Homes 4 Pasteurization of Milk 3 A permit is required for keeping horses, cows, goats, swine and poultry and all residents are urged to comply with the regulations in this regard. TOWN QF LEXINGTON 111 RABIES CLINIC The Annual Rabies Clinic was held in May and out of 1,467 dogs licensed in Lexington only 427 were brought to the clinic for innoculatian. The clinic is free to all residents in Lexington and the Board recommends that dog owners take ad- vantage of the opportunity to aid in the prevention of rabies. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Chicken Pox Dysentery German Measles Measles Mumps Poliomyelitis Paralytic Poliomyelitis Non Paralytic Scarlet Fever Whooping Cough RECEIPTS State Tuberculosis Subsidy Milk Licenses -- Store Milk Licenses — Dealer Licenses to sell Oleomargarine Licenses to sell Methyl Alcohol Licenses to Pasteurize Milk Licenses to Slaughter & Slaughter House Licenses to Transport Garbage Cesspool & Septic Tank Permits Day Child Care Rubbish Collection Permits Manufacture of Ice Cream Permits 41 1 28 28 14 2 1 2 7 $1,614,95 19.00 13.50 11.50 11.00 30.00 11.00 16.00 129.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 EXPENSES Postage and Supplies $168.77 Hospital ization:— Tuberculosis 3,258.50 Other 1,210.00 Prevention of Disease:— Diphtheria Clinic Lexington Visiting Nurse 1,706.00 Laboratory 54.85 Transportation — Car Allowance 450.00 Burial of Animais 46.00 Advertising 36.46 Sundry (Including Special Engineering fees) 280.40 The receipts are not available for use by the Board of Health, but revert to the Excess and Deficiency Account. Respectfully submitted, RUFUS L. McQUILLAN, Chairman WILLIAM L. COSGROVE, D.M.D. GEORGE E. RUSSELL i 12 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS December 31, 1952, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We hereby submit our report as Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1952. 1952 RECAPITULATION Total Appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by tax- ation, Chapter 41, Section 15A Total Appropriations voted to be taken from Available Funds: {a) In 1952 $444,979.45 (b). In 1951, since 1951 tax rate was fixed $2,022,568.03 0.00 444,979.45 Deficits due to abatements in excess of overlay of prior years Of Year 1949 STATE; Tax and Assessments 1952 Estimates State Parks and Reservations $3,065.90 State Audit and Municipal Accts. 3,761.30 5ta;e Examination of Retirement System 691.05 Metropolitan North System Sewer and Water 56,264.90 Amount $1 17.86 $2,467,547.48 1951 Underestimates 2,488.70 $1 17.86 $63,783.15 $2,488.70 66,271.85 COUNTY: Tax and Assessments County Tax Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment OVERLAY of Current Year Gross Amount to be Raised 571,921.43 19,468.37 $91,389.80 91,389.80 55,252.56 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Income Tax $106,897.97 Corporation Taxes 60,984.39 Reimbursement on account of publicly owned land 1,279.00 Old Age Tax (Meals) Gen. Laws. Chap. 648, Sec. 10 2,613.92 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 106,600.00 Licenses 4,000.00 $2,680,579.55 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Fines 750.00 Special Assessments 12,000.00 General Government 9,000.00 Protection of Persons and Property 4,000.00 Health and Sanitation 20,000.00 Highways 100.00 Charities (Other than federal grants for aid to de- pendent children) 10,000.00 Old Age Assistance (Other than federal grants) 40,000.00 Veterans' Benefits 3,000.00 Schools (Funds from Income Tax not to be included) 10,000.00 Recreation 100.00 Public Service Enterprises (Such as Water Depart- ment, etc.) 125,000.00 Cemeteries (Other than trust funds and sale of lots) 3,500.00 Interest: On Taxes and Assessments 9,000.00 on Deposits 100.00 9,100.00 State Assistance for School Construction— Chapter 645, Acts of 1948 8,854.52 In Lieu of Taxes: Arlington and Cambridge 1,000.00 Total Estimated Receipts OVERESTIMATES of previous year to be used as available funds (a) County Tax $6,289.04 AMOUNTS VOTED TO BE TAKEN FROM AVAIL- ABLE: (The funds voted to be taken from avail- able funds are in accordance with Chapter 798 of the Acts of 1951.) $337,926.80 March 25, 1952 32,052.65 April 1, 1952 75,000.00 May 26, 1952 444,979.45 Total Available Funds Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 113 $538,779.80 451,268.49 $990,048.29 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Polls and Property $1,690,531.26 Number of Polls 5285 @ $2.00 each $10,570.00 Real Estate Valuation ---$36,219,899 S Tax Rate . 1,593,675.56 Pers, Prop. Valuation— 1,961,039 $44.00 f 86,285.72 Total $38,180,938 Loss on account of fractional divisions —.02 Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $1,690,531.26 114 ANNUAL REPORTS ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF TAX RATE BETTERMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES: Committed Amounts Interest Total Apportioned Sewer Assessments Apportioned Street Assessments Apportioned Side- walk Assessments Apportioned Water Assessments Water Liens added to Taxes $15,257.94 $4,774.33 $20,032.27 7,284.90 2,297.28 9,582.18 75.25 47.80 123.05 7,340.29 2,164.26 9,504.55 443.05 443.05 39,685.10 TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1952 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO TAX COLLECTOR $1,730,216.36 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED Individuals All Others` Total On Personal Estate only 47 50 97 On Real Estate only 8527 83 8610 On both Personal and Real Estate 140 24 164 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSESSED * Partnerships, Associations or Trusts, Corporations. NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE Stock in Trade $93,365.00 Machinery 1,026,642.00 Live Stock 58,638.00 Ail other Tangible Personal Property 782,394.00 TOTAL VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land exclusive of Buildings Buildings exclusive of Land $8,312,507.00 27,907,392.00 TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK ASSESSED Horses 43 Cows 193 Swine 580 Fowl 8468 Sheep 7 All others 88 OMITTED REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS $1,477.08 OMITTED POLL TAXES 18.00 8871 5285 $1,961,039.00 36,219,899.00 $38,180,938.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Value of Real Estate Value of Tangible Personal Estate TOTAL VALUE OF EXEMPT PROPERTY 8830 Acres 4453 Houses RECAPITULATION OF COMMITMENTS Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 115 $10,618,664.42 685,260.41 $11,303,924,83 Date of Commissioner's Commitment Commitment Number Value Excise First March 24, 1952 793 $502,900 $23,986.56 Second April 15, 1952 590 283,640 13,574.14 Third May 14, 1952 734 368,010 17,593.06 Fourth Sept. 3, 1952 541 261,600 11,954.15 Fifth Sept. 9, 1952 294 149,410 6,942.18 Sixth Sept. 24, 1952 288 136,450 6,279.15 Seventh Oct. 3, 1952 1120 538,060 21,378.95 Eighth Oct. 30, 1952 1591 797,410 33,212.75 Ninth Nov. 4, 1952 625 313,750 12,542.39 Tenth Dec. 15, 1952 496 232,330 8,041.50 Eleventh Dec. 20, 1952 184 131,760 3,684.82 Twelfth Jan. 15, 1953 167 123,550 4,082,85 Thirteenth Jan. 22, 1953 252 157,300 3,454.22 Fourteenth Jan. 22, 1953 59 5,900.00 Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM 1. BURNHAM, Chairman LELAND H. EMERY EDWARD B. CASS Board of Assessors 116 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR 1952 December 31, 1952 To the Citizens of Lexington: It is once again a pleasure for the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library to report a most successful year for the Library, mare details of which can be found in the report of the Chief Librarian and the Treasurer. During the past year there was borrowed through the Main Library and the East Lexington Branch 146,786 books, 6,668 periodicals, and 5,480 phonograph records, a total circulation of 158,934. This represents an increase in circulation of 20,375 over the previous year, and was the greatest gain ever recorded in a single year. The children's room at the Main Library registered the greatest gain with an increase of over 40%. The income for the General Investment Fund, which was established during the year 1952, will be found in the report of the Finance Committee. It is a pleasure to now report that all copies of the Lexington Minute -Man through 1951 have been microfilmed. As in previous years, the children's story hours held at the East Lexington Branch Library have been very popular, with an average attendance of about forty-five. The Board of Trustees note with deep sorrow the death of Mr. H. Webster Thomas, President of the Board from 1944 to 1950. Mr. Thomas was always vitally interested in the Library and in making it an important factor in the educational system of the Town. During his leadership of the Board, the plans and specifications for an adequate Main Library were prepared, the balcony in the stackroom was constructed, and remodelling of the East Lexington Branch com- pleted. Gifts to the Library in his memory will be used to establish a trust fund to be known as The Friends of the Library Fund, the income to be used for the purchase of books. It was with regret that the Trustees were obliged to accept the retirement of Mr. Lewis L. Hoyt from the Board because of the expiration of his term as Selectman, It was a pleasure to welcome two new members to the Board of Trustees, namely, the Reverend Earl D. Haywood, Pastor of the Methodist Church, and Selectman Haskell W, Reed. During the year, Miss Ann Ferry attended a course in American Literature at Boston College, and Miss Elsa DelVecchio attended the summer session of the School of Library Science at Simmons College. Members of the Staff attended conventions in Harwich, Newton, Medford, Worcester, and Boston, Several major repairs necessary both at the Main Library and the East Lex- ington Branch which we contemplated doing in 1952 are now completed. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 117 The Trustees greatly appreciate the efforts and loyal cooperation of the Librarian and the Staff during the past year. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK M. GAY, President BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rev, George W. Casey Rev. Francis J. Murphy Mr. William H. Driscoll Mr. Donald E. Nickerson Mr. George W. Emery Mr. Charles H. Norris Mr, Myron C. Fisher Rev. Roy M. Pearson Mr. Frederick M. Gay Mr. Haskell W. Reed Rev. Victor V. Goff Mr. George W. Slade Rev. Harold T. Handley Rev, Crawford O. Smith Rev. Earl D. Haywood Rev. Floyd J. Taylor Mrs. Ruth Morey Mr. George P. Wadsworth REPORT OF THE TREASURER CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1952 INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1952 RECEIPTS Fines Withdrawn for reinvestment Income from investments Surplus income interest Sarah E. Raymond Fund Friends of Library Fund Sale of books Gifts Friends of the Library EXPENDITURES Investments American Library Association Dues Books Equipment and repairs Miscellaneous Treasurer's Bond Conference expenses Salary of Treasurer $ 1,900.97 12,237.96 718.37 25.00 12,50 10.00 25.00 65.00 15,540.39 19.00 1,827.47 579.20 40.31 12.50 49.10 50.00 $5,144.43 14,994.80 20,139,23 118 ANNUAL REPORTS Balance divided as follows: General Fund 1,695.75 Alice Butler Cary Fund 67.40 Jane Phinney Fund 10.93 Goodwin Musical Fund 53.18 Laura Brigham Fund 87.12 War Parents Book Fund 90,15 George W. Sarano Fund 16.73 $2,021.26 All of the December 31, 1952 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines for December amounting to $226.85 which was in transit on December 31, 1952. RALPH A. NASON, Treasurer EAST LEXINGTON BRANCH REPORT INCOME Balance on hand January 1, 1952 $78.18 RECEIPTS Fines 223.36 Investment Fund 116.65 340.01 418.19 EXPENDITURES Books 246.63 246.63 Balance on hand December 31, 1952 $171.56 All of the December 31, 1952 indicated balance is on deposit in a checking account at the Lexington Trust Company, excepting fines for December amounting to $24.90 which was in transit on December 31, 1952. RALPH A. NASON, Treasurer REPORT OF THE CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE December 31, 1952 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-third Annual Report covering the period from January 1, 1952 to Decmber 31, 1952. 18,1 17 97 January 24, 1952—Herman Hickman "American College Athletics" Balance on hand December 31, 1952 $2,021.26 February 19, 1952—Jack Breed "America The Beautiful" TOWN Of LEXINGTON 119 December 3, 1952—Burton Holmes Travelogues George W. Perkins, Narrator "The Four Seasons in New England" —Opera Miniatures Group "Music That Appeals" The expenses incurred for these lectures have been defrayed by the Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund. Respectfully submitted, CARY LECTURE COMMITTEE MARGUERITE HALTON STREETER STUART SAMUEL F, PARKER, Chairman REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Wire Inspector for the year 1952 for electrical work installed in the Town of Lexington, Permits granted 672 New houses wired 344 Oil burners installed 325 Electric ranges installed 149 Addit ions 77 Hot water installed 56 Alterations 10 Electric dryers installed 31 Commercial installations 26 Temporary services 17 Dish washers installed 12 Garbage disposals (electric) 9 Post lights installed 2 Well pumps installed 11 Gas heaters installed 3 Gas pumps installed 2 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare called for the inspections of the homes for Aged Persons. The year 1952 has shown a heavy increase in the work and permits granted for the Office of Wire Inspector, and also travelling. 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 120 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: December 31, 1952. We respectfully submit to your Honorable Board, the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the calendar year ending December 31, 1952, as follows: PERSONNEL The manual force of the Fire Department as of this date, consists of forty- four (44) men, of which thirty-one (31) are permanently employed, and thirteen (13) are Call Men. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of one (1) Chairman, one (1) Clerk, and one (1) other member. The Permanent Force consists of one (1) Chief Engineer, five (5) Captains (One is Dep`t. Clerk, One Master Mechanic) One (1) Lieutenant, and twenty-four (24) Privates. The Call Force consists of thirteen (13) men. APPARATUS Headquarters Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers, one (1) Junior Aerial Truck, one (1) Rescue Truck (added during the year), one (1) five -hundred (500) gallon pumper combination brush fire truck, one (1) Triple Combination pumper 750 gallons (Civilian Defense), ane 0) General Maintenance Truck (Former Special Service Truck), and the Veterans' Memorial Ambulance. Massachusetts Avenue Station is covered by two (2) Triple Combination Pumpers and one (1) Hose Truck (In reserve). ALARM SUMMARY The above listed personnel and apparatus answered a total of 804 alarms during the year as recorded in the following tabulation: BELL ALARMS Automobi les 4 Barn 2 Boi ler Room 1 Chair 1 Chimney 2 Club House 1 Dwellings 9 Electric Motor 1 Expansion Tank 1 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 121 122 ANNUAL REPORTS False 18 Dump 53 Garage 3 Electric Motor 2 Gas Heater 1 Electric Range 2 Gas Stove 1 Electric Wires 3 Grass 18 Emergency Lights 2 Leaves 1 fire Patrolling 11 Needless 1 Fence Post 1 Oil Burner 18 Football Rally 1 Piggery 1 Forcible Entry 15 Pop Corn Machine 1 Gas Stove 1 Salamander 1 Gasoline 2 Shed 1 Grass 201 Sprinkler 2 Health Protection 11 Space Heater 1 Hot Water Heater 1 Store 1 Illuminating Gas 1 Truck Fire 1 Incinerator 2 Ira nsforme r 1 Investigation 12 Washing Machine 1 Leaves 11 Woods 5 Lumber Pile 2 Motorcycle 1 TOTAL 99 Needless 13 Oil Burner 5 MUTUAL AID ail Leak 4 Oven 3 LEXINGTON TO: Piggery 1 Arlington 6 Peat 14 Waltham 8 Property Protection 20 Woburn 1 Public Service 4 Rags 1 15 Refrigerator 6 TO LEXINGTON FROM: Rescue 10 Resuscitator 4 Arlington 8 Rubbish 6 Waltham 9 Shack 2 Sprinkler 2 17 Telephone Pole 1 STILL ALARMS Television Set 1 Tractor 2 Accidents 49 Transformer 2 Animal Rescue 4 Tree 4 Assists 8 Truck 10 Automobile 36 Washing Machine 6 Awning 1 Washing down street 2 Bonfire 4 Wire in street 2 Burning Detail 14 Woods 58 Burning Embers 1 Brush 39 TOTAL 690 Bus 1 Chair 1 BELL ALARMS 99 Check Water Users 2 STILL ALARMS 690 Chimney 4 MUTUAL AID 15 Construction Flare 8 Deep Well Cooker 1 GRAND TOTAL 804 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 123 GRAND TOTAL The apparatus traveled a total of 5,963.1 miles, and used the following in extinguishing fires during 1952. 2 Inch Hose 1,700 Feet 34 Inch Hose 106,750 Feet 11/2 Inch Hose 23,500 Feet 21/2 Inch Hose 17,250 Feet Number of lights used 45 Cable used 8,175 Feet Ladders used 960 Feet Total hours pumped 22 Elapsed time total alarms 634 Hours -16 Minutes Elapsed time bell alarms 46 Hours -24 Minutes Elapsed time mutual aid 31 Hours -44 Minutes FIRE LOSSES FOR THE YEAR 1952 Value of buildings involved by fire $391,950.00 Estimated loss buildings involved by fire 28,285.21 Loss paid on buildings involved by fire 16,992.86 Loss paid on contents of buildings involved 30,964.75 Loss per Capita for the year 1952 2.453 INSPECTIONS The following inspections were conducted during the year, and are considered an important factor in keeping the fire loss at a minimum: Public and Mercantile inspections 4267 Inspecting & testing Fire Alarm boxes 659 Tank inspection for inflammable storage (Fuel Oil) 35 (Gasoline) 4 Inspections made and permits issued for: Oil Storage (New) 349 Oil Storage (Renewals) 29 11 Blasting (Renewals) 44 Fireworks 1 Propane (Bottle Gas) 48 Re -Inspection of Oil Burners (Due to vacant houses, occupants not at home, violations, etc.) 1 19 Re -Inspections on Public & Mercantile Buildings (Violations) 54 An approximate total of 1400 man hours was required to conduct the above listed inspections. Blasting (New) FIRE PREVENTION Fire Drills were conducted in the Public Schools at various intervals. Men were detailed to places of public assembly, when requested, as a fire preventive measure. Extinguishers checked and refilled during the year.... 290 124 ANNUAL REPORTS VETERANS' MEMORIAL AMBULANCE RECAPITULATION SINCE 1940 Total runs since 7940 1,978 Total miles since 1940 34,007.4 Total runs during 1952 219 Total miles during 1952 3,355.3 MISCELLANEOUS The following projects were completed in 1952: 1. At the Annual Town Meeting the necessary funds were voted to allow the working hours of the permanent firemen to decrease from 72 hours to approx- imately 611/4 hours average per week, effective May 1. In order to do this it was necessary to add five new firemen to give the department the same coverage, or complement of men as worked under the 72 hours. The new working hours schedule is made up of four ten-hour days (8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) and four fourteen -hour nights (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.) with time off between the day shift and night shift. This is so divided that each man works an average of 611/4 hours per week. This reduction in hours was accepted by the permanent firemen with a letter of appreciation to the Board of Fire Commissioners, 2, The waterproofing of the Central Fire Station was completed the last of September. The numerous leaks in the masonry have been satisfactorily water- proofed with no further indication of moisture within the building. 3. The new ambulance which was placed in service in 1951 was operated without a two-way radio until September 2, 1952, at which time a Motorola 30 watt two-way radio was installed in this vehicle. With this equipment the ambu- lance is in constant contact with Headquarters, thus may be recalled, re-routed, or can request additional help without any loss of time which can play a very important part in the saving of life. In addition to this, the Veterans of Foreign, Wars presented the Fire Department with an oxygen mask and regulator for the ambulance. This makes it possible to administer oxygen to a patient while enroute to the hospital, With these added features the town is given the best service available. 4. On June 1, an F6 Ford chassis was purchased and delivered to Lacey Body Company of Medford to have the body built for the Rescue truck. The truck was completed and placed in service September 6th. This truck responds to all emergency calls, accidents and bell alarms. It carries all types of equipment used in rescue work. Listed are the major items: 6000 watt A,C, generator, four 300 watt and two 500 watt flood lights, electric drill, electric scissors, all working from the generator; resuscitator, Scott Air -Pak (self contained gas mask) Chemox mask, portable welding and metal cutting outfit, Porto Power (hydraulic expander and compressor), hydraulic jacks; hammers, wrenches of all description; shovels, picks, live wire pick-up, stretchers, wire cutter, asbestos suit, gloves, rubber suit, canvas covers, refrigerator straps, blankets, heat cartridges, life gun, splints, first- aid kit and many other items. This truck completely equipped is ready at all times for any emergency or rescue work. This gives added protection for the town of both property and life. 5, Maintenance and Extension of Fire Alarm is an annual program, and each year a certain amount of work is done throughout the town to insure a positive fire alarm system, plus additional new fire alarm boxes added to the system in areas where this protection has not reached. The work done this year TOWN OF LEXiNGTQN 125 is as follows: Installation of five new boxes at Follen Road and Richard Road, 27 Moon Hill Road, Concord Avenue and Field Road, Marrett Road and Wilson Road and 158 Grove Street. Installation of replacement boxes:—The program of replacement of old style boxes was completed this year with four new style boxes. The town is now pro- tected by all new non -interfering positive type fire alarm boxes. This replacement of the old type boxes has taken five years to complete, and this particular phase of the program is something that should be considered as a step toward a perfect fire alarm system. A one ampere rectifier was installed in the battery room to take the place of old motor generator set used in charging the fire alarm batteries. Overhead wire, cross arms and pins were replaced on the following streets: Bloomfield Street, Highland Avenue, Washington Street, Percy Road, Eustis Street, Bennington Road and Eliot Road. This concludes the major projects completed under the 1952 budget. RECOMMENDATIONS We are suggesting the following recommendations to be considered by the Honorable Board of Selectmen: 1. Extend water main on Fairview Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and install hydrant. 2. Installation of hydrant on Marrett Road between No. 488 and junction of Middle Street. (No hydrant from Spring Street to Five Forks). 3. Installation of hydrant on Marrett Road at corner of LeRoy Road. (No hydrant from Five Forks to Route No, 128). 4. Installation of hydrant at 70 Simonds Road. (No hydrant an Simonds Road from No, 31 to top of Hill). 5. Tie in water main on Abbott Road and Oakland Street (400 ft.) 6. Clean out water main that runs from Massachusetts Avenue up Sylvia Street (4" main). 7. Continuance of raising hydrants that are too low in the ground to make connections to steamer outlets. 8. Complete the inside fire detectors in the Fiske School and connect to fire alarm box to work in conjunction with fire alarm system. 9. Install a suitable alarm system in the Parker School and connect to fire alarm system. In closing, the Board of Fire Commissioners would like to extend their thanks to members of the Fire Department for their efficiency and courtesy in carrying out their duties, and to the Police Department for its co-operation with us. We would also like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen for their assistance throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD E. ROEDER, Chairman WILLIAM P. FITZGERALD GEORGE C. SHELDON Board of Fire Commissioners 126 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF THE CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY December 31, 1952 To the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library Lexington, Massachusetts Mrs. Morey and Gentlemen: The Librarian respectfully submits the Eighty-fourth Annual Report of the Library. The past year has been notable for a tremendous increase in activity at the library, particularly in the children's department. This unprecedented use of the library has resulted in a severe strain on facilities, book stock, and personnel. Several projects such as book inventory and re -cataloging of certain historical material have again been halted. Circulation and reference work in the evenings have increa ed to such an extent that it has been found necessary to assign another staff member to evening duty. The resultant removal of an assistant from the morning schedule has necessitated the curtailment of certain activities, and makes it difficult to staff the children's room on the mornings school is not in session. The growth of the Town is effecting the library more than other departments since the facilities and personnel are inadequate to handle the volume of business. For example, circulation of children's books from the Main Library has increased over eighty-one percent in the past two years, during which time the department has been functioning without the services of a full-time children's librarian. Operation of such a department involves far more than the mere issuance of 47,358 children's books to 1,826 juvenile borrowers. Over 1,500 titles are ordered and processed; hundreds of volumes are selected and sent on deposit to schools. Many hundreds of grade school reading reports are checked; certificates are typed; book talks are given in schools; meetings of the Round Table of Children's Librarians are attended; clerical work is attended to. Probably most important, children are helped with reference work and reading problems, and guided in their choice of books. To accomplish thee tasks adequately certainly requires the time of a trained children's librarian plus at least a part-time assistant for the routine work, The problems of suplying reading material to children who do not have access to a library is acute. Proficiency in the art of reading comes only through practice and cannot be gained in the classroom alone. To children who do not acquire this skill, the mechanics of reading become a burden and a handicap that is most difficult to transcend in secondary school and college. Primary grade schools in Lexington, including the new Fiske School, are equipped with only makeshift libraries. Grade school principals and Parent -Teachers groups, realizing this serious lack, have appealed to the public library to work out some method of furnishing reading material to these children. To supply each child in but two schools with one book a week requires an initial deposit of aver seven hundred books. A start has been made this year but much remains to be done. As indicated in the report of the Librarian for last year, the problem could best be solved by a bookmobile making regular stops at the outlying schools. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 127 The library has also been increasingly active in adult education programs, as demands for books on the various arts and crafts has been accelerated. The library has now acquired as good a collection of books in this field as any library of its size in the country. In 1952, one hundred and forty new books in this category were added to the collection, and 3,643 were loaned. The staff of the library strives constantly to perfect efficient methods of serving its patrons. Routines for the discharging of books are improved to keep errors to a minimum, books are covered with plastic to enhance their appearance, attractive displays are set up, books are ordered well in advance of publication and processed as quickly as possible, and every effort is made to see that a borrower's needs are satisfied. If we are occasionally found wanting it is because of human frailty and not because of a lack of desire to serve to the best of our resources and ability. The Librarian wishes to express his sincere appreciation to the Board of Trustees and the staff for their cooperation over the past year. Respectfully submitted, RALPH A. NASON, Librarian REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1952. Scales Adjusted Scaled Condemned Scales, Over 10,000 lbs. .... 2 Scales, 100 to 5,000 lbs. 1 1 45 0 Scales, Linder 100 lbs. 13 96 4 Weights Weights, each 277 Capacity Measures Liquid, 1 Gallon or under 63 2 Meters Inlet One inch or less 1 107 3 Inlet More than one inch 4 24 Measures Cloth measuring devices 4 Yard sticks 16 TOTALS 29 634 9 Sealing Fees ---Paid to Town Treasurer $328.80 Public Schools and Health Dept. Scales — Tested, Adjusted, and Sealed. Re-weighings and measurements of commodities were made and all incorrections were rectified. Respectfully submitted, RALPH E. CHADWICK, Sealer of Weights and Measures 128 ANNUAL REPORTS In account with Ralph A. Nasan, Treasurer o 0000 O r) ail O 00000 000 CD N N g000m Lnr.r.u7 u5otoov 0000 Lel 0 u 0 0 0 n t. rei cnn t. D n p t-. 00 ai 0 t. iri c el C') 4D r) Cl CO N Cl NM CI NT N CO 00 r N cO aD 0 o 0 0 0 0 o N 00000 0 m 0 0 0 0 „0000 000'0 00000 oco. ino 0 0 o 0o o 000- 00 o o o ON oi 0 0 0 > o0 n0 00001 00oo0 Oco 0. 0 O u7 N• — — —— ,— —v}NV yr 01 01 w N'-. b -e r•, rte. of u, LelO el ^ 2 ❑ — co N N n N co en N W W u N el 6: ocoo NM'r„�N �Nn OWN -a Ni l� .Z. Z. Q 4�ulN.-p, ch 25;N zr ry OP tr1N"-n^Q,b �D b --m� V'Tf.--ID"-� V ¢N-- c�O LyC. n ppM?N u'] ' `2 Lr in Nrn:{Q N—'oN:E2i❑Ww nP:r. ,,rnrrv` n \ ‘4••"7 vi.v r) "4- 7: a' N N C7 C -.4- N :: N 7- K. a o.•= u•]N.O NC7� OY 0� r• q j` 0 cs �! r. IN °' 00 N O'o'W0'0' O lT O R O. O. 0. P a P C. O A oe aio5 d, d 0 a W OI1:4OI ^r^ '000 � a 1986 2%98 N d 5' Southern Paci 3 V �I ea 3 J 0 oe U rla 3 8 7 w 0 o: 2 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 00000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 —reaoO0M- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 129 O P O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 aa000000 'u 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .- a ri ifr Respectfully submitted, E } E us 0 2 _J U W QL)Ti2u f YxO„ uHaxO ��w<w w�17217 I UJ W W � www u�i7�a 130 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Public Welfare submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1952. GENERAL RELIEF The sum of $20,225.91 was expended for aid during the year 1952. During the year aid was granted to 48 cases, representing 105 persons; of the above 13 cases were family units consisting of 70 persons, the balance representing individual cases. Twelve of the above cases, totaling 34 persons, were Lexington settlements aided by other cities and towns which were reimbursed by the town of Lexington, DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants and Additional Aid Lexington Settlements aided by other Cities and Towns (12 cases -34 persons) REIMBURSEMENTS Comm. of Mass. (*Not available for use) Other Cities and Towns (*Not available kr use) Cancelled Checks $17,441.28 2,784.63 $4,403.36 2,060.29 60.00 $20,225.91 6,523.65 Net Cost to Town $13,702.26 • The items "not available for use" are credited to Excess & Deficiency Account and do not revert back for use in this Department. SETTLEMENTS—GENERAL RELIEF Lexington Settlements 6 Families 28 Persons 21 Singles 21 Persons Other Cities and Towns 0 Families 0 Persons 3 Singles 3 Persons State (No Settlement) 2 Families 15 Persons 1 Single 1 Person Institutions 0,Families 0 Persons 3 Singles 3 Persons Lexington settled cases aided by Other Cities and Towns 5 Families 27 Persons 7 Singles 7 Persons 48 Cases 105 Persons 48 Cases f 13 Families -70 Persons 7 35 Singles -35 Persons TOWN OF LEXINGTON I31 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Nineteen cases were aided during 1952. There were 16 cases as of January 1, 1952 and one case added during the year. Two cases were closed during the year, leaving a balance of 15 cases an December 31, 1952. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $20,690.37 Administration (F.G.—available for use) 924.70 $21,615.07 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share - Aid (Available for use) Federal Share • Admin. (Available for use) State Share - Aid (Not available for use) 8,459.20 924.70 7,352.55 16,736.45 Net Cost to Town $4,878.62 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Duridng 1952 there were 199 citizens who received this class of assistance. As of January 1, 1952 there were 176 active cases. During the year 23 cases were approved for assistance and 22 cases were closed by death and 22 cases for other reasons, leaving 155 cases as of December 31, 1952. During the year 9 applications were denied or withdrawn. Ten cases were dropped from the rolls on account of failure to allow liens on property. DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $137,188.65 Lexington settled cases aided by Other Cities and 1 herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year ending Towns 6,414.24 December 31, 1952. Administration (Federal Grants) 5,326.66 $148,929.55 Number of Permits Granted 551 Cash Received from Permits $1,442.25 132 ANNUAL REPORTS DISBURSEMENTS Cash Grants $4,920.27 Administration (F.G.—available for use) $4,920.27 REIMBURSEMENTS Federal Share - Aid (Available for use) $980.00 Federal Share - Admin. CAvailable for'use) ... 192;44 State Share - Aid (Not available for use) 994.13 Cancelled Checks 48.25 2,214.82 Net Cost to Town $2,705.45 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 Charitable Agencies. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD F. LOMBARD, Chairman JOHN A. SELLARS HOWARD H. DAWES REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: REIMBURSEMENTS Federal - Aid (Available for use) $56,103.90 Federal - Admin. (Available for use) 5,143.66 State (Not available for use) 58,448.04 Other Cities and Towns (Not available for use) 2,657.99 Cancelled Checks 1,011.85 Meal Tax Receipts (Not available for use) 4,654.83 128,020.27 Net Cost to Town $20,909.28 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Eight cases were aided during 1952. There were two cases as of January 1, 1952 and six cases added during the year. One case was closed during the year, leaving a balance of 7 cases on December 31, 1952. SUMMARY OF PERMITS Fixtures Permits New Installations 2,353 369 Alterations 218 106 Replacements 105 74 Permits Cancelled 2 2,676 551 Respectfully submitted, E. A. L I NDSTROM Plumbing Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON 133 REPORT OF THE BOARD QF APPEALS December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; The Board of Appeals reports that one hundred and nine hearings were held during the year 1952. Following is a list of these hearings and the decisions rendered in each case: Jan. 4—Samuel L. Fardy To: Subdivide lots J and K, Pine Knoll Road as per plot plan submitted, subject to the condition that a single family dwelling, located on the subdivision, shall meet the requirements as to set -back and side yards of the Lexington Zoning By -Law. Granted. Jan. 4—Dr. Howard J. Potter To: Maintain an office for the practice of medicine at 1444 Massachusetts Avenue, with the condition that he shall not use the premises after Dr. Colozzp resumes practice. Granted. Jan. 4—W. John Baskin To; Use the Car Barn property located and numbered as 173 Bedford Street, for the purpose of operating a light manufacturing and light machine as- sembly business. Denied. Jan. 4—Rose Scurto To: Erect a single family dwelling at 63 Hillcrest Avenue, in accordance with the plot plan and plans submitted. Denied. Jan. 4—William H. Sullivan To: Subdivide lots Nos. 44, 45 and 46 in Block 5 Gleason Road and erect a single family dwelling and garage on said subdivision in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Jan. 4—Eleanor M. Assetta To: Erect a two-family house at 964 Massachusetts Avenue, in accordance with the plan and plot plan submitted, subject to the condition that the con- struction shall conform to the Building By -Laws of the Town of Lexington. Granted. Jan. 17 ---James Carrig To: Erect a temporary real estate office at the corner of Concord Avenue and Pleasant Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted subject to the condition that the permit shall expire one year from date. Jan. 17—Peter P. Brusie To: Erect a utility house 6 ft. x 16 ft. at # 359 Lowell Street, as shown on the plot plan submitted. Granted, subject to the condition that the permitted use shall expire one year from date. Jan. 17—Chester C. and Roger M. Duval To: Operate a sheet metal shop at # 3 Bow Street. Granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That cars of employees shall be parked off the highway; 2. That no material shall be stored or fabricated outside the build - 134 ANNUAL REPORTS To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To; To: To: To: To: ing; 3. That in the use of the premises the petitioner agrees to limit the noise to that which is normal, customary and incidental to the occupancy; 4. That this use shall continue only so long as the business is operated by Chester C. Duval and Roger M. Duval; 5. That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times. Jan. 17 ---Joseph G. Howland Erect a two -car garage and breezeway an # 1 Wildwood Road, which would have a set back less than that required by the Lexington Zoning By -Law, Denied, Jan. 17—Gail W. Smith Reconvert three buildings located at # 170 Wood Street, one into a four - family apartment; one into a two-family apartment, and one into a single- family apartment. Denied. Jan. 25—Robert T. Sanford, Jr. Erect a single car garage and breezeway at # 87 North Street, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Jan. 25—James B. Catalano Carry on retail business of selling plants and flowers growing on the premises at 643 Waltham Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. That auto- mobiles of customers shall be parked on the premises and not on the high- way; 2. That this permit shall expire January 5, 1953. Granted. Jan. 25—Annie L. MacDougall Erect a single family dwelling with the privilege of taking not more than four roomers, on lots 12 and 13 block 5 Harding Road. Granted. Jan. 25—Howard A. Smith, D.V.M. Establish a veterinary clinic and hospital for the care and treatment of animals at # 47 Waltham Street. Denied. .Feb. 14—Macland Inc. Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 88 and 89 Homestead Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Feb. 14—William F. Meyer, Jr. Erect a porch addition to existing dwelling at 324 Concord Avenue., which will be set back 29 feet from Concord Avenue. Granted. Feb. 14—Ernest E. MacPhee Subdivide the lot located at # 16 Kimball Road as laid out on plot plan submitted, and to erect a single family dwelling by remodeling the existing barn on its present foundation. Granted. Feb. 14—John Bieren Subdivide lot B located at # 324 Bedford Street, for the purpose of establish- ing a 36 foot right of way for acce<_s to lot C in rear, and erect a single family dwelling on said lot C. Denied. Feb. 14—Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. Erect a single car garage at # 35 Dexter Road, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Mar. 7—John P. Buckley Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 5, 79 Lowell Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Denied. TOWN QF LEXINGTON 135 Mar. 7—C. Courteney Comeau To: Erect a single family dwelling with garage underneath, on Lots Nos. 24, 25 and 26 in Block 23 Bertwell Road, in accordance with the plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. Mar. 7—Mabel 5. Lanman To: Substitute laminated girders in the building being constructed at # 924-926 Massachusetts Avenue, provided that a 1 x 8 fir board extending the entire length of each side of the laminated girders be spiked to the girder, in a manner satisfactory to the Building inspector, and that the 8 x 8 laminated girder be covered with wire lath and plaster. Granted. Mar. 7—Fulton Brown To: Erect a display room, office and storage building attached to the present building located at # 7-9 Muzzey Street. Denied. Mar. 7—Frank Grazulis To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 1 1, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Block 17, Reed Street, known as the "Gunnison Home," in accordance with the plans submitted and subject to the following conditions: 1, That the domestic hot water be heated by an electric heater. 2. That the basement ceiling be wire lathed and plastered as called for in the Lexington Building By -Law. 3, That the foundation walls meet the requirements of the Lex- ington Building By -Law. Granted. Mar, 20—Lloyd H. Miller To: Maintain the roadside stand located at 973 Concord Turnpike, subject to the following conditions: (1) That only products of the land of the owner of the stand that is within the Town may be sold on the premises; (2) That the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition; (3) That this Permit shall expire April 1, 1953; (4) That there shall be no flood lighting of the premises; (5) That the total area of signs employed shall not be greater than 20 square feet; (6) That provision shall be made on the premises for the parking of automobiles. Granted. Mar. 20—E. L. Sharkey To: Lease Lot # 11, 16 Hazel Road to the Raytheon Mfg, Co. for the purpose of erecting one tower, for mounting microwave transmitting equipment, in accordance with the two plans submitted, subject to the fallowing conditions: (1) The Permit shall expire one year from date, at the expiration of which time the entire structure, including the fence, shall be removed and the premises restored to their original condition; (2) That the operation of this equipment shall in no way interfere with radio and television reception in the area; (3) That no motive power shall be employed at the site. Granted. Mar. 27—William H. Watson To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot # 33 Middleby Road, as per plot pian submitted, Granted. Mar. 27—Lexington Home for Aged People To: Increase the facilities of the present building at # 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, by attaching and remodeling the stable now on the premises, according to plans submitted by G. E. Graves, Architect, thus providing nine additional rooms, subject to the approval of the State Inspector, Lexington Fire Department, Lexington Board of Health and the Lexington Building Inspector. Granted. 136 ANNUAL REPORTS Mar. 27—Anthony J. Batelho To: Erect on Lots Nos. 288, 289 and 290 Hillcrest Avenue, a "Gunnison Champion Horne" Model C. J., in accordance with the plans and plot plan submitted, subject to the following conditions: (1) That the foundation shall the of equal strength to that of the Lexington Building By -Law and be -satisfactory to the Building Inspector; {2) That either a gas or electric hot •water heater be used in place of an oil burning hot water heater; (3) That .the utility room containing the furnace and hot water heater be fireproofed r +in a manner satisfactory to the Lexington Building Inspector. Granted. Mar. 27—Irving Currier To: Convert the present building at 400 Lowell Street into four apartments which would not conform to the Lexington Building and Zoning By -Laws. Denied. Apr. 17—Robert M. Perkins To: Erect a utility building 7'8" x 10`0" on Lot 9-B Taft Avenue, in accordance with the ple plan submitted. Granted. Apr, 17—Paul E. Snyder To: Make an addition to the existing dwelling at # 43 Buckman Drive, in accordance with the plot plan and plans submitted. Granted. Apr. 17—Harvey W. Newgent To: Erect a two -car garage at # 31 Meriam Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted, subject to the following c )nditions: ( 1) That upon completion of the garage, the projecting portion of the present one -car garage be re- moved; that the existing circular black -top driveway be eliminated and the area grassed down, all in accordance with the plans submitted; (2) And subject to the further condition that an appropriate fence be maintained it good order between the proposed garage and Glen Road. Granted. Apr. 17—Arl ex Realty Trust To: Erect a Ingle family dwelling on Lot # 3 Summer Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Apr. 17—James W. Goodfellow To: Operate a Golf Driving Range on the premises adjacent to Countryside, subject to the following conditions: (1) That no soft drinks, sandwiches or ice cream shall be said on the premises; (2) That the fence be repaired and the building reconditioned and repainted and the premises be kept in a neat and orderly condition: (3) That the permit shall expire one year from date. Granted. Apr. 17—Milford Woodward To: Erect a two -car garage on Lot # 18 located at 487 Waltham Street, subject to the condition that a 15 foot side yard be provided an the southerly side of the lot. Granted. May 9—William H. Sullivan To: Erect a single family dwelling and garage on Lots Nos. 22 and 23 in Block 5, Harding Road, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. May 9—Roland Hersom To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 36 and 37 in Block 20, located at 64 Bertwell Road. Denied. To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 137 May 9—Edward G. Denali Change the single family dwelling at # 7 Albermarle Avenue, into a two- family dwelling. Denied. June 5—Leeland Construction Co. Combine Lot 1 and Lot # 176 Ledgelawn Avenue, for the purpose of erecting a single family dwelling on same. Granted. June 5—Edward A. Cuetara Erect a single family dwelling at 546 Concord Avenue, in accordance with plans submitted, subject to the condition that plywood be used between the plank flooring and the cork tile, and the exterior walls be constructed of 34" WELTEX. Granted. June 5—Albert C. Brun Erect a single family dwelling and garage on Lot # 36 Richard Road, with a set back of 25 feet. Granted. June 5—Albert W. Wills Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 33, 34 and part of 35 in Block 11 Nowers Road indicated as Lot C in the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 5—James A. Carrig Make an addition 12 ft. x 24 ft. to the rear of the present temporary building at the corner of Concord Avenue and Pleasant Street, subject to the condition that the word "Office" shall not be painted on the back of the building, and that the use of the entire building shall cease on January 17, 1953. Granted. June 12—Frank A. Napoli Operate the existing roadside stand situated on Marrett Road until June 1, 1953 for the sale of only products of the land of the owner of the stand. that is within the Town of Lexington. Permission is also granted for the erection of aluminum or canvas awnings an the stand. Granted. June 12—Kenneth M. Cox Erect a single family dwelling at # 36 North Street, which will be set back 24'6" from North Street, as shown in the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 12—Kenneth N. Ernst Subdivide Lot F, Moreland Avenue, in accordance with the plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. June 12—Dr. Walter C. Boone Maintain an office for the practice of chiropody at his residence at # 112 Bedford Street. Denied. June 12—Doris I. Allen Subdivide Lot A at # 17-19-21 North Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 12—Charles E. Heath Attach a parch 12 ft. x 16 ft. to the existing dwelling at # 70 Burlington Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. June 19—Henry F. Munsey Erect a single family dwelling and garage at # 28 Sherburne Road, located as shown an plot plan. Granted. 138 ANNUAL REPORTS June 19—James A. Carrig To: Remove excess materials from low areas of subdivision # 1, Minute Man Highlands, Pleasant Street and Concord Avenue, covering approximately 12 lots, and dispose of excess materials subject to the condition that there should be not less than 8 inches of loam on these lots when brought up to approved street grades. Granted. June 19—Peter H. Tournayian To: Occupy the premises at 310-12 Marrett Road as a cleanser and dyer, subject to the following conditions: That only non -inflammable materials approved by the Underwriters Laboratories shall be used, that approval of the Lexington Fire Department shall be received, and there shall be no obnoxious fumes or odors from the processes. Granted. June 19—Anthony R. Cataldo To: Use the existing building at 703 Massachusetts Avenue, for the processing, warehousing and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables, subject to the fol- lowing conditions: (1) That the permission hereby granted shall be for the term of one year from March 10, 1952; (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. June 19—Persis L. Ballou To: Maintain and operate a scheduled play group for not more than 10 children, to be operated only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12 noon not more than three days a week, subject to the conditions that the children shall be properly supervised at all times, and that the permitted use shall cease with the beginning of the public school year in September, 1952. Granted. To: To: To: To: To: To: July 10—Fred E. Hersom, Jr. Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 1 and 2 in Block 12, Preston Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted, Granted. July 10—Fred E. Hersom, Jr. Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 41, 42, 43 and 44 in Block 9 Blake Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 10—John J. Yosgandes Erect a single family dwelling at # 11 Carville Avenue in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 10—James P. Cassim Convert the single family dwelling at # 342 Bedford Street, into a two- family dwelling. Denied. July 10—Countryside, Inc. Erect a concrete block and brick veneer building for a lunch room and sale of groceries at # 321 Woburn Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 10—Albert L. Goldman Erect a two-family dwelling at # 87 Pleasant Street, in accordance with the plans submitted, subject to the condition that the kitchen facilities be re- moved when the parents of the petitioner had no longer use of the kitchen facilities, and that the two-family use shall cease when the property is no longer owned and occupied by Albert L. Goldman. Granted. To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: To: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 139 July 31—August Schumacher Remove gravel from the area located at the junction of the Lexington, Lincoln and Bedford boundaries, adjacent to the Bedford Airport and Airport road as per map submitted. Denied, July 31 John C. Gillon Operate an auto tune-up and minor repair shop in a two -car garage at the rear of # 363 Massachusetts Avenue, subject to the following conditions: (1) That no assistants be employed; (2) That there shall be no sales of auto- mobile accessories; (3) That the work shall be performed only between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.; (4) That the Permit shall expire August 1, 1953. Granted. July 31—Alvaro Rodrigues Erect an addition 12 ft. x 16 ft. to existing tool shed on Lot # 115-A, 24 Eldred Street. Denied. July 31—Anna L. Lidberg Erect a single family dwelling and garage on Lot # 1 located at 56 Adams Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. July 31—Joseph Savet Erect a single family dwelling and garage on Lot # 10, Section 3, 337 Woburn Street, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. July 31—Elizabeth W. Daniels Enlarge the present porch at # 7 Winthrop Road, in accordance with the sketch submitted. Granted. July 31—Merton S. Barrows Add a porch to the existing residence at 35 Woodland Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Aug. 14—Raymond & Emilio DeSimone Erect a tool shed, not larger than 15 ft. by 15 ft., with a set back of not less than 40 feet from existing rights of way, and provided that other side and rear yard requirements of the Lexington Zoning By -Law are complied with. Also subject to the further condition that the building shalt not be used for residential purposes, and that permission to use the building shall extend only until August 14, 1953. Said tool shed to be located on Lot B-4 on private right of way, off Webb Street. Granted. Aug. 14—Frederic K. Johnson Erect a building of second class construction, located an Bedford Street, on property adjacent to the existing garage owned by Frederic K. Johnson, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. ALF...-. 14—Maxine F. Warnecke Erect a two -car garage at # 36 Bertwell Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Aug. 14—Leeland McConch i e Erect and occupy a building, as a contractor, at # 6 Camellia Place, located as shown on the plot plan submitted, subject to the condition that only such work as will use hand tools, and small electrically operated hand tools, may be performed on the premises. Granted. 140 ANNUAL REPORTS Aug. 28—John A. Marsh To: Erect a two -car garage at # 16 Williams Road, provided that a side yard of not less than seven feet between the garage and Harding Road be main- tained. Granted. Aug. 28—Margaret R, Porter To: Operate a Nursery School in the basement of the residence at # 23 Farm - crest Avenue, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week during the normal school year, from 9 A.M. to noon, for not more than 8 children aged 3 and 4 years, subject to the following conditions: (1) That fireproof partitions and doors be constructed in a manner satisfactory to the Building Inspector, separating the furnace room from the play room, before the Nursery School shall be operated; (2) That the operation of the school shall cease on or before July 1, 1953; (3) That any play area used outside of the basement shall be adequately enclosed; (4) That the children shall be properly supervised at all times. Granted. Aug. 28—John Anderson To; Erect a single family dwelling on Lot B, # 220 Massachusetts Avenue in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 1 1—Robert L. Henderson To: Erect a two -car garage attached to the existing house at # 14 Colony Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 1 1—Kelchester Realty Trust and Atlantic Refining Company To: Use the premises and erect a building and pumps in accordance with the plot plan submitted, located at the northerly corner of the intersection of Lowell and Woburn Streets, for the purpose of storing and selling petroleum products and inflammable fluids, lubrication, washing and tuning of motor vehicles, selling and installing of tires, batteries and other automobile acces- sories usually sold at a filling station, subject to the following conditions: (1) This Permit is granted subject to other necessary permits required by the Town of Lexington; (2) That not more than two signs shall be main- tained; (3) That there shall be no general flood lighting of the premises, and that any spotlights used shall be so located as not to provide illumination objectionable to the neighborhood; (4) That no body work or heavy repairing work on automobiles shall be performed, and that there shall be no wrecking truck service, or storage of cars on the premises other than the service truck to be used in the business; (5) That no refuse of any kind shall be allowed to accumulate on the premises, which shall at all times be kept in a neat and orderly condition, Sept. 1 1—Wilbert E. Stevenson To: Erect a single family dwelling and garage an Lot # 11 Crescent Road, ;n accordance with the plot plan submitted, and in place of foundation walls supporting the bedroom at the rear, that there be provided concrete -filled iron columns on concrete piers and footings, of a size acceptable to the Building Inspector, and that girders, of a size satisfactory to the Building inspector, be provided at the floor level. Granted. Sept. 11—R, H. Hersom To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 405 and 406 Oak Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 141 Sept. 11—Rita E. Hunt To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot # 47, 54 Farmcrest Avenue, in ac- cordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 25—Harold I. Mitchel! To: Erect a vestibule in front of the house at # 19 Woodcliffe Road, in ac- cordance with the plan and plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 25—James W. Wilson To: Erect a garage and breezeway attached to existing house at # 8 Revere Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 25—Roland H. Hersom To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos. 407 and 408 Carville Avenue, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Sept. 25—William P. Rice To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lots Nos, 33, 34 and 35 in Block 20 Bertwell Road, to be set back 25 feet from Bertwell Road, with side yards and rear yard not less than those required by the Lexington Zoning By -Law. Granted. Sept. 25—Nancy H. Martin To: Operate a play group at # 1 Moon Hill Road, for not more than 10 children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, 3 days a week, from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., subject to the following conditions: (1) That a door closer be attached to the door to the heater room, so that the door would be dosed at all times that the play group was present; (2) That the exterior door on to the terrace open outward on to the terrace; (3) That an enclosed play yard outside of the building shall be provided for the use of the children; (4) That the use shall cease at the close of the public school year in June, 1953; (5) That the children be adequately supervised at all times. Granted. Oct. 9—Wafter E. Murray To: Erect a single car garage at # 5 Revere Street, in accordance with plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 9—Benjamin J. Gott To: Erect a single family dwelling at # 26 Brandon Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 9—James M. Casey To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot 14 Great Rock Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 9—James F. Murphy To: Erect a two -car garage at # 168 Burlington Street, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 9—Bernard J. Belcastro To: Subdivide Lot D-4 at 174 Wood Street, in accordance with plot plan sub- mitted. Granted. Oct, 23—Lee W. Simonds To: Erect a second class building at # 417 Waltham Street, for the purpose of maintaining an Automobile Salesroom and Service Department, and for selling and servicing new and used automobiles; selling accessories, parts, tires and tubes. Denied. 142 ANNUAL REPORTS Oct. 23—William H. Ballard To: Erect a single car garage attached to existing dwelling at # 7 Hastings Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Oct. 23—Carlson Construction Corp. To: Erect a building at # 903 Waltham Street, to be used as a contractor's office and storage building. Denied, Oct. 23—Wilson Farm To: Continue the operation of the roadside stand adjacent to # 6 Pleasant Street, subject to the following conditions: (1) The premises shall at all times be kept in a neat and orderly condition; (2) No cars shall be allowed to park on Pleasant Street; (3) No flood lights shall be installed; (4) That only vegetables, fruits and poultry products grown on the land of the petitioner that is within the Town shall be sold; (5) This Permit shalt expire one year from date. Granted. Oct. 23—Johnson 5, Armstrong To; Erect a single family dwelling on a parcel of land known as Lot "B" located at the rear of # 152 Woburn Street, subject to the following conditions: That a survey of the lot line on the westerly side of the property marked Lot "A" be made, so that the driveway to Lot "B" shall be entirely upon the land of the owner and that the side yard and rear yard requirements of the Lexington Zoning By -Law be observed. Granted. To: To; To: To: To: To: Oct. 23—Frederic K. Johnson Erect a building of second class construction at # 33 Bedford Street, with an open area of 10,000 square feet without a fire wall. Granted, Nov. 14—R, H. Hersom Erect a single family dwelling on Lots 36 and 37 in Block 20 at 64 Bertwell Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Nov. 14—Charles M. Blake Erect a single family dwelling and 2 -car garage on Lot B-1 # 72 Meriam Street, in accordance with the plans submitted by Charles M. Willis, Registered Architect. Granted. Nov. 14—C. Courteney Corneau Erect a single family dwelling on Lot D # 53 Williams Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted_ Granted. Nov. 14—C. Courteney Comeau Erect a single family dwelling on Lot E, # 55 Williams Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Nov. 14—Walter La Dow To; Erect a single family dwelling on Lot H, Williams Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Nov. 14—Albert. Douglass Rent the building located at the rear of # 5 Muzzey Street, for the purpose of preparing fluids for hospital uses for one year from October 18, 1952, with the condition that the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition and that there shall be no noise or obnoxious odors. Granted. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 143 Nov. 14—Dennis J. Kelly To: Convert a two family dwelling at # 20 Muzzey Street, into a three-family dwelling. Denied. Dec. 5—Re-Lex Realty Inc. To; Use the premises in the Aldrich Budding, # 1734 Mass. Avenue, for the baking and selling of bakery goods, ice cream and milk, subject to the condition that any necessary permits shall be secured, and the premises kept in a neat and orderly condition. Granted. Dec. 5—Lexington Construction Co. To; Install gypsum board on cellar ceilings and garages in place of wire lath and plaster in buildings located at Patterson Road, Wildwood Road and Wood Street. Denied. Dec. 5—Arthur & Mae Ritchie To: Subdivide parcel of land located at # 37 Wachusett Drive, in accordance with the plan submitted. Granted. Dec. 5—Donald K. Irwin To: Erect a single family dwelling on Lot G, Nowers Road, in accordance with the plot plan submitted. Granted. Dec. 5—Wallace Cupp To: Erect a single family dwelling at # 141 Woburn Street. 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 AI DEN L. RIPLEY 144 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my Report as Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1952. Number of Permits Granted 500 Cash Received from Permits $2,168 SUMMARY OF PERMITS Single-family dwellings 358 $3,802,800.00 Renewals for Permits 15 Additions & Alterations (to non -Residential Buildings) 13 25.075.00 Additions & Alterations to Dwellings 59 102,085.00 Private Garages 40 46,950.00 Temporary Real Estate Office 1 2,000.00 Foundations 1 $00.00 Repair to Fire Damage 1 8,000.00 Tool Sheds 7 2,395.00 Retail Stores 3 52,000.00 Gas Station 1 7,800.00 Office, Storage & Garage 1 15,000.00 Hen House 1 100.00 Carport 1 75.00 Roadside Stand 1 1,800.00 Workshop 1 300.00 Demolitions 11 500 $4,067,180.00 Total number of dwellings completed in 1952 375 Respectfully submitted, E. A. LINDSTROM Building Inspector TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 REPORT OF THE PARK, SHADE TREE AND INSECT SUPPRESSION DIVISIONS December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: As in past years we are combining the reports of the Park, Shade Tree, and Insect Suppression Divisions into two sections. Section I will cover the activities of the Park and Section II the Shade Tree and Insect Suppression. SECTION I No great change or improvements were made in any of our parks, triangles or playgrounds during the past year, with the exception of the triangle at the junction of Woburn Street and Massachusetts Avenue where the Lexington Field and Garden Club replaced the shrubbery and seeded the remaining area. At Kinneen's Park a new sand box was constructed. The turf on the Common was badly damaged by the Japanese Beetle and will call for a regrading job in the spring. The walks at Tower Park are in bad shape and should be reconstructed with some kind of material that will not be carried away with every rainstorm_ Due to the dry season and lack of water this year, all of our lawns will require a tremendous amount of work next year. SECTION It The year 1952, gave us a better outlook in regards to Dutch Elm Disease, as we had a decrease in diseased trees. In 195i it was necessary to remove eighty- two trees, but in T952 we only removed sixty-six. However, the trees that were removed during the past year were some of our largest and most beautiful. Sanita- tion work, such as pruning, feeding, and spraying was carried on to see if this disease can be retarded. So many bulletins, pamphlets, and newspaper comments are made on this disease that I hesitate to draw your attention to the necessity of doing everything we possibly can to save our elms. In order to do our utmost, we should strengthen our resources such as our manpower and equipment. Applications and requests for tree planting have increased this past year, this of course is no more than natural as our town's growth increases. In these developments a great many trees have been removed or destroyed. In 1952, seventy new young trees were planted and we have carried out the plan adopted a few years ago of setting these trees in on the property line, or as near to it as possible. The gypsy moth situation showed an even greater improvement in 1952 than in 1951, and very few scattered egg clusters were found. We can contribute this improvement to the various amount of spraying that is being done in the town, such as; the airplane spraying by the Mosquito Control Project and the tremendous amount of private work. Where this spraying is beneficial to us in controlling all leaf eating insects it also has a tendency to destroy natural parasites against the aphids, red spider, and mites. One of our most helpful parasites is the ladybug, which is being destroyed by the deadly DDT, the most widely used insecticide_ Last season we have had a very large influx of Tent Caterpillar, red sRider, Japanese 146 ANNUAL REPORTS Beetle, aphids, and elm leaf beetle, but our spraying program kept them in control. Roadside spraying for Poison Ivy was again carried on, and this poisonous weed seems to be on its way out as far as the roadsides are concerned and as we stated in our last report will soon be only a routine. As in past years, we wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Public Works Department, and other town officials or their cooperation. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. GARRITY 1952 REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN LEXINGTON December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Middlesex County Extension Service is an organization maintained by the County in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts, and the 1J. 5. D. A., to serve the citizens of the town in the field of agriculture and home economics. The work is carried on under the guidance of the town director who is assisted by the chairman in homemaking and boys' and girls' 4-H CIO work, The County office makes farm and home visits to help when requested, and, in addition, carries on organized projects County -wide under the guidance of farmers' and homemakers' service on County Committees. Radio service is maintained weekly on WBZ; monthly on WHDH, and five days a week during the summer on WKOX. A monthly bulletin with a circulation of 5,000 is maintained and timely notices of interest to dairymen, fruit growers, market gardeners, poultrymen, and commercial florists, are sent to anyone on request. Some of the special activities of local interest follow. Dairymen were pri- marily interested in cooperating in the New England -wide Green Pastures Program, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Owner Sampler work, and Selective Breeding. The Extension Poultry Program in 1952, was keyed to help poultrymen and turkey growers to improve the efficiency of their operations, maintain flock health, and take better advantage of their marketing opportunities. Efforts were made to provide breeders with information which might help them to hold their prominent place in the industry and routine service was provided in all phases of poultry and turkey farming. An entry of turkeys from Pine Hill Turkey Farm won second prize and had the heaviest weight of all in the 1952 Middlesex Turkey Fryer Trials, conducted by the Extension Service to study the performance of available varieties and strains TOWN OF LEXINGTON 147 of turkeys. Pine Hill Turkey Farm was a member of the 1952 Middlesex flock Health Program. Mrs. Arthur Hinds, of the Pine Hill Turkey Farm, is Secretary - Treasurer of the Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Directors' Association, which works closely with the Extension Service. A spray service is maintained by radio to all fruit growers as well as market gardeners. Fruit growers also follow closely the weekly twilight meetings held during the growing season to keep abreast of production and marketing problems. There has been an increased demand from home owners for information on vege- tables, flower gardens, and lawns. Most of the agricultural work in Lexington is done with the market gardeners. A meeting of interest to ail growers was held at Antonio Busa's farm on Lowell Road. Of particular interest were the various types of vegetable packages used in marketing. Leaders within the town who helped with the Country -wide program of interest to all market gardeners were: August Schumacher, William Burnham, Joseph Tropeano, and Antonio Busa, Lexington is represented on the Women's Advisory Council by Mrs. Norman Jones and Lexington women participated in a wide range of Extension programs. These include discussions of "More Food for Your Dollar' and "Managing the Family Income." Demonstration meetings included "Effective Windows," "Slip Cover Making," "The Art of Sandwich Making." Five groups saw the "Christmas Everywhere" program presented, and Lexington was represented at the leadership classes in American Country and Folk Dancing. Ninety-six bays and girls carried on 4-H activities in gardening, poultry, live- stock, clothing, knitting, and food preparation. Ten leaders and assistant leaders supervised the groups. 4-H in Lexington is sponsored by the Grange and guided by an active 4-H Town Committee of which Mrs. James McCauley is Chairman. During National 4-H Week, all Club members, leaders, and some parents enjoyed a fine banquet and entertainment, The spring achievement program was held with the Grange, and in the fall, Club members had a splendid exhibit at the Grange Fair. At 4-H Recognition Night, the Grange awarded cash prizes to Club members doing the best agricultural work during the year. Nine Club members shared in the money. The four highest were: David Cheever, the Brinklow Brothers, Stephen Klyce, and Charles Glen, David Cheever was the best gardener in the County, and was awarded a medal in the National Garden Contest, and a trip to the State 4-H Congress held in Boston. Lexington Garden Club members wan more prizes in the State 4-H Vegetables Show than any other town in the County. Many prizes were also won at the County Fair. Twenty-seven girls took part in County Girls' Day at Cary Memorial Hall, Twenty-four Club members attended Camp Middlesex. Respectfully submitted, W. 1. BURNHAM, Town Director 148 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; Pursuant to Section 6 of 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, 1952 to December 31, 1952. The report is divided into the several sections required by the By -Laws. (a) All actions by or against the Town which were pending on January 1, 1952. 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. 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. 3. W. John Baskin, et al vs. Town of Lexington and Middlesex County Commissioners, Middlesex Superior Court No. 155570. Petition for jury assess- ment of damages arising out of taking of iand on East Street for highway purposes. 4. 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. 5. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr., vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 160246. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 6. Elmina Munroe, by her Conservators, vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 162939. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 7. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr., vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 162940. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. 8. Victor H. Harmon et al vs. Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington 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. 9. 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. 10. Town of Lexington vs. Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No. 15535 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning and Building By -Laws. 11, Paul Bowser vs. Middlesex County Commissioners and the Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166346. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking land on East Street for highway purposes. 12. Rosabel F. Smart et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No, 166947. Action of tort for personal injuries and consequential damage. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 149 13. Victor A. Harmon et al vs. Ernest A. Lindstrom et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166916. Action of tort kr damages. 14. Victor A. Harmon et al vs. Ernest A. Lindstrom et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 166919. Action of tort for damages. 15. 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 taking of land on Waltham Street for highway purposes. 16. 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. 17. Town of Lexington vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Su- perior Court No. 171102. Petition for assessment of damages arising out of taking of land for the new route 128. 18. Town of Lexington vs, Harry D. Hull et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 16582 Equity, Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. 19. Edward H. Blaguszewski et al vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 173466. Action for personal injuries and property damage from alleged street defect. 20. Town of Lexington vs. Joseph Monsignore et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 16791 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. 21. Town of Lexington vs. Joseph A. Goodwin, Middlesex Superior Court No, 16858 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. 22, Commonwealth vs. Joseph G. McEachern, Middlesex Superior Court No. 40750 Criminal. Complaint for violation of Zoning By -Law, appealed by defendant from conviction in District Court of Central Middlesex. 23. Continental Casualty Company vs. Attilio D. Daddario and Town of Lex- ington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. 64846 Equity. Suit by surety company against contractor for whom it issued performance bond and Town of Lexington joined in aitempt to reach any money due contractor from the Town. 24. Town of Lexington vs. Viano Properties, Inc. et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 16994 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Building By -Law and Zoning By -Law. 25. Town of Lexington vs. Benjamin A, Simeone et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 17001 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. 26. Arthur R. Ferrera et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board, No. X-90869. Petition for abatement of real estate tax. (b) All actions brought against the Town during 1952. 1. Robert 1, Sorrentino et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X-91 167. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax. 2. Viano Realty Corporation vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board. No. 29279. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax. 150 ANNUAL REPORTS 3. Viano Properties, Inc. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board, No. X-91677. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax. 4. Viano Properties, Inc. vs, Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board, No. 29280. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax. 5. George M. Nonnemaker vs. Town of Lexington, District Court of Central Middlesex No, 13734. Action for property damage. 6. Gail W. Smith vs. Board of Appeals, Emergency Housing Commission No. 51-126. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals denying request for variance of Zoning By -Law, 7. Town of Lexington vs. A Resident of the Town, Middlesex Superior Court. Action of contract for reimbursement for assistance given under General Laws, Chapter 117. 8. Re -Lex Realty Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No, X-95661. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax 9, Town of Lexington vs. Clarence Philip Shannon et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. Equity 17169. Bill in equity to enjoin alleged violation of Zoning By -Law. 10. H. Irving Currier vs. Board of Appeals, Emergency Housing Commission No. 51-139. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals denying request for vari- ance of Zoning By -Law. 11, Board of Appeals vs. Emergency Housing Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No, 180549. Petition for certiorari to quash decision of Emergency Housing Commission that reversed decision of Board of Appeals and granted a variance of Zoning By -Law on the appeal of H. Irving Currier. 12. Employers' Fire Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D. Daddario, Town of Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 66129. Bill in equity to establish debt of Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness of Lexington to Daddario. 13. American Employers Insurance Co. vs. Attilio D. Daddario, Town of Lexington et als, Suffolk Superior Court No. Equity 66130. Bill in equity to establish debt of Daddario to plaintiff and to reach and apply alleged indebtedness of Lexington to Daddario. 14. Willard 5. Levings et al vs. County of Middlesex and Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 181523. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking interest in land an Paul Revere Road for highway purposes. 15. Howard W. Hollis et al vs. County Commissioners of Middlesex County and Town of Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 181501. Petition for jury assessment of damages arising out of taking interest in land on Paul Revere Road for highway purposes. 16. Town of Lexington vs. Cornelius M. Hanrahan, District Court of Central Middlesex. Action for property damage. (c) All actions settled or disposed of during 1952. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 151 1. 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, Settled for $650. 2. 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. Settled for $500 and the conveyance by the Town to the plaintiffs of a parcel of land on Adams Street. 3. John J. Kelley et al 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. Settled kr $100. 4. 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. Settled for $300. 5. Elmina Munroe, by her Conservators vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No. 162939. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. Litigation given up by plaintiff and judgment entered for defendants. 6. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr. vs. Board of Selectmen, Middlesex Superior Court No, 162940. Petition for abatement of betterment assessment. Settled by partial abatement. 7. 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 taking of land on Waltham Street for highway purposes. Settled for $300, 8. 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. Settled for $300. 9, Town of Lexington vs. Rose Scurto, Middlesex Superior Court No. 15535 Equity, Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning and Building By -Laws. Final decree for removal of building was enforced through contempt proceedings and the building was removed. 10. Town of Lexington vs. Harry D. Hull et al, Middlesex Superior Court No, 16582 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. Final decree entered against defendants enjoining the violation. 11. Town of Lexington vs. Joseph Monsignore et af, Middlesex Superior Court No, 16791 Equity. Bill in equity to enjoin violation of Zoning By -Law. Final decree entered against defendants enjoining the violation. 12. Arthur R. Ferrera et al vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. X-90869. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax. Settled by a partial abatement. 13. Gail W. Smith vs. Board of Appeals, Emergency Housing Commission No. 51-126. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals denying request for variance from Zoning By -Law. Commission granted variance in part and denied it in part. 14. Re -Lex Realty Co. vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No, X-95661. Petition for abatement of 1951 real estate tax, Disposed of by appellant waiving its appeal. 1152 ANNUAL REPORTS T5. H. Irving Currier vs. Board of Appeals, Emergency Housing Commission No. 51131. Appeal from decision of Board of Appeals denying request for variance of Zoning By -Law. Commission reversed the decision of the Board of Appeals and granted the variance. 16. Board of Appeals vs. Emergency Housing Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No, 180549. Petition for certiorari to quash the decision of the Commission that reversed decision of the Board of Appeals and granted a variance of Zoning By -Law an the appeal of H. Irving Currier. Judgment entered quashing the decision of the Commission. Id) The amounts received by the Town Counsel as a compensation and disbursements for services not covered by the regular salary of the Town Counsel during 1952. SERVICES Walter E. Bickford et al vs. Lexington Mildred E. Heywood vs. Lexington Lexington vs. Harry D. Hull and J. F. White Contracting Co. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr, vs. Board of Selectmen Lexington vs. Joseph Monsignore et al Gail W. Smith vs. Board of Appeals Lexington vs. Helen Sencabaugh H. Irving Currier vs. Board of Appeals Board of Appeals vs. Emergency Housing Commission Arthur R. Ferrera vs. Board of Assessors Lexington vs. Rose Scurto Elmina Munroe vs. Board of Selectmen Muriel Felts vs. Joseph Moretti Hanscom Airport Lexington vs. Joseph A. Goodwin Lowell Street Dump Miscellaneous claims by and against the 'Town George Brox, Inc. -claims Lexington vs. C. P. Shannon et al Foreclosure of Tax Lien -Land Court Case No. 32017 Massachusetts Broken Stone Co. vs. S. Cali and Lexington, trustee Lexington vs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lexington vs. Bradford Motors and Viano Properties, Inc. Re -Lex Realty Co. vs. Board of Assessors DISBURSEMENTS Lexington vs. Viano Prap_rtics, Inc. & Bradford Motors Co. Service of subpoena Viano Properties, Inc. vs, Board of Assessors Viano Realty Corp. vs. Board of Assessors Fees for transfer to formal procedure Town of Lexington vs. Joseph A. Goodwin Certified copy of final decree against Goodwin1.00 Service of final decree on Goodwin 5.50 Service of process in contempt matter 5,50 $8.70 10.00 12.00 $275.00 275.00 100.00 100.00 950.00 150.00 30.00 110.00 800.00 25.00 300.00 60.00 75.00 600.00 360.00 30.00 200.00 50.00 270.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 90.00 25.00 $5,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Town of Lexington vs. Joseph Monsignor* et al Witness expense 37.32 Transcript of testimony of first trial 17.50 Service of summons on Casey 6.00 Certified copy of final decree .90 Service of copy of final decree on Monsignore 5.40 153 67.12 Gail W. Smith vs. Board of Appeals Certified copy of deed .43 Town of Lexington vs. C. P. Shannon et al Service of process on defendants 9.95 Town of Lexington vs. Helen Sencabaugh Real estate attachment 3.10 Bedford Airport 5 toll calls to Washington 13.51 Town of Lexington vs. Harry D. Hull and J. F. White Contracting Co. Certified copy of final decree against Hull 1.30 Service of final decree 4.20 H. Irving Currier vs. Board of Appeals Stenotype Reporters Guild for recording hearing Board of Appeals vs. Emergency Housing Commission Entry fee—petition for certiorari 5.00 Stenotype Reporters Guild for transcript of testi- mony 26.00 Service of process 12.30 Muriel Felts vs. Joseph Moretti Service of witness summons and witness fee Victor H. Harmon et al vs. Building Inspector of the Town of Lexington Transcript of testimony Greenough Bros. Inc. vs. Town of Lexington Photostatic copies of checks General Office Expenses 5.50 25.00 43.30 10.25 154 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC COMMITTEE December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Dental Clinic Committee submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1952. School Dentist Assistant No. of School Patients Adams 37 Fiske 14 Franklin 23 Hancock 12 Munroe 15 Parker 8 Junior High 42 Senior High 18 TOTALS 169 �– Fillings ---- , Temp. Teeth 111 33 48 17 16 7 232 Teeth 96 38 84 42 102 40 309 62 James A. Malloy, D.M.D. Barbara O'Connor Extractions Perm. Teeth 5 2 6 5 2 Temp. Teeth 18 17 16 9 18 11 4 13 7 Treat- Clean- ments ings 13 2 3 4 16 9 7 4 6 4 8 3 38 14 10 3 773 93 40 101 43 Number of New Patients 61 Number finished 96 Total Number of Fillings and Treatments 1106 Total Number of Extractions 133 Number of X -Rays taken 123 Number of Emergency Cases Treated 28 Total of fees collected $150.25 Hours Operated 357 190.00 We wish to express our appreciation to the School Department for redecorating our clinic room this year and for the fine cooperation of all members of the staff. 1.00 500.00 899.86 TOTAL $5,899.86 1 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 I have been privileged to work during the year. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD E. STEVENS Town Counsel Respectfully submitted, MRS. VINCENT P. BURKE MRS. JOHN F. RICH THOMAS 5. GRINDLE TOWN OF LEXINGTON THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 1952 SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIIATION RUTH MOREY, 90 North Hancock Street (Chairman) (Term Expires March 1954) MYRON C. FISHER, 3 Plainfield Street (Secretary) (Term Expires March 1955) CHARLES H. NORRIS, 12 Berwick Road (Term Expires March 1955) GEORGE W. SLADE, 105 Gleason Road (Term Expires March 1953) GEORGE P. WADSWORTH, 26 Hayes Avenue (Term Expires March 1953) 155 Tel. LE 9-1131 Tel. LE 9-2997 Tel. LE 9-0479-W Tel. LE 9-3441-R Tel. LE 9-1194 Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in each month except July and August in the Committee Room in the high school building. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS THOMAS S. GRINDLE, 29 Bloomfield Street JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH, 24 Muzzey Street Office—High School Building Retired August 30, 1952 Tel. LE 9-0277 Tel. LE 9-1276 156 ANNUAL REPORTS PERSON NEL School Secretaries FRANCES B. KNOX, 66 Outlook Drive BARBARA E. LOSSEZ, 8 Dee Road ROSE MARIE McKENNA, 81 Baker Avenue JEAN COLE, Fairview Avenue, Bedford School Physicians DR. HAROLD J. CRUMB, 1632 Massachusetts Avenue DR. HOWARD W. NEWELL, 12 Clarke Street DR. MARY E PERRY, 107 Waltham Street School Dentist DR. JAMES A. MALLOY, 4 Waltham Street School Nurses ELSIE G. WELTCH, 15 Maple Street, Arlington RUTH L. CLARKE, 198 Foilen Road Supervisor of Attendance ELSIE G. WELTCH, 15 Maple Street, Arlington Census BARBARA O'CONNOR, 290 Marrett Road Americanization Teacher GLADYS M. ANDERSON, 16 Winthrop Road Superintendent's Office Superintendent's Office Senior High School Junior High School Tel. LE 9-1088 Tel. LE 9-0898 Tel. LE 9-2297 Tel. LE 9-2153 Tel. AR 5-2012 Tel. LE 9-0597-M Tel. AR 5-2012 Tel. LE 9-0713-M Tel. LE 9-2826 Lexington Evening School HERBERT M. GODDARD (Director), 43 Hillside Ave., Bedford Tel. LE 9-1170-J TOWN OF LEXINGTON 157 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1952 To the Citizens of Lexington: Adequate school housing and educational facilities continue to be the chief concern of the School Committee as the enrollment of new students maintains an approximate increase of two hundred children each year. Using the desirable yardstick of twenty-five children and a teacher per room, this means a need for eight rooms and eight teachers more per year, and an accompanying increase in the budget and in capital outlay. Careful checks of pre-school chil- dren show that this yearly increase in enrollment will continue with grade one averaging 475 pupils and other grades growing succes- sively larger, During the summer months six temporary classrooms were made from lunchrooms and play areas at Adams, Fiske, Hancock, Munroe and Parker Schools, most of which we hope to restore to their proper use iri the fall of 1953 when the opening of the new high school and the temporary transferral of grade nine to that building will free some of the present junior high rooms for elementary use for a few years. It is obvious, however, that more elementary school buildings are needed, and an Elementary School Building Facilities Committee was authorized at the 1952 Annual Town Meeting to study the needs and to prepare future plans in ample time to avoid further emergency housing. The construction of the new high school is proceeding satisfac- torily under the combined direction of the School and Building Committees and will open next fall. A contract for partial drainage and roadways was let in February. That contract was terminated when additional funds for site improvement were voted at the November Special Town Meeting and the writing of specifications for complete site development is now in process. The Veterans' Memorial Library in the new high school was also voted in November, and the School Committee, as authorized by the vote, is preparing final plans so that the library may be completed before the opening of the school. In March the School Committee placed the question of termina- tion of the Lexington -Bedford Superintendency Union on the ballot, 158 ANNUAL REPORTS feeling that Lexington had outgrown such a union and needed the full time of its Superintendent of Schools which it had shared for thirty years. The question carried. Early in the spring Mr. Thomas S. Grindle indicated to the School Committee his desire to retire at the end of the school year, or by September 1st. We quote the statement entered in the committee records as the best expression of our regret at this reti rement: "Thomas S. Grindle, having retired as Superintendent of schools on August 31 of this year, the School Com- mittee, as elected officials of the town and state, ex- presses appreciation of the years of devoted service and leadership given the Lexington Public Schools by him, When Mr. Grindle assumed the direction of the Lexing- ton school system in 1924 it consisted of four elementary schools and a high school in the process of enlargement. As the town doubled in size he counselled committees toward the enlargement of the plant, carefully selected teachers for a growing staff and studied new trends in education thoughtfully before recommending their adop- tion. "He has retired from a job well done, turning over to his successor a school system which ranks amongst the best in the Commonwealth. "For his untiring efforts and lasting accomplishments, the Town of Lexington will be forever grateful." To find a new superintendent the Committee consulted with outstanding schools of education, received innumerable applica- tions, interviewed many candidates, and visited some. After much deliberation, the Committee offered the position to Mr. John Black- hall Smith, then Superintendent of Schools in Foxborough. Mr. Smith accepted the position and came to Lexington on August 1st, thus having a month to familiarize himself with the town and schools before taking full charge. The School Committee has held many meetings beyond the ones regularly scheduled for alternate Monday evenings. In this difficult year of changing administration we have found the staff most willing and cooperative. We are appreciative of the increasing inter- est in schools shown by parents and citizens, particularly through TOWN of LEXINGTON 159 parent -teacher organizations, and credit many of the decisions of the School Committee in the conduct of the schools to the con- structive criticism received from them. Mr. Smith's first report as Superintendent of Lexington Schools follows herewith and we recommend it be read carefully for a fuller understanding of Lexington school problems and aims. Respectfully submitted, RUTH MOREY, Chairman MYRON C. FISHER CHARLES H. NORRIS GEORGE W. SLADE GEORGE P. WADSWORTH School Committee In Memory of H. WEBSTER THOMAS 1903 - 1952 For six years, 1944 - 1950, Mr. Thomas gave unstintingly of his time and efforts as a member of the Lexington School Committee; and as Chairman of the Committee during the last four years, his leadership was the vital factor in the development of a teachers' salary schedule and a general school survey, He worked tirelessly in outlining plans for the maintaining and renovating of existing school buildings and his courageous attitude was instrumental in the securing of the new high school building. The death of H. Webster Thomas on March 6, 1952 deprived Lexington of a vigorous community leader and a motivating force for better schools. 160 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee and Citizens of Lexington, I herewith submit my first annual report. FOREWORD No report to the stockholders of a corporation truly tells the story of what has occurred in the industry during the year. Major accomplishments are fisted and statistics bring out certain facts. But the real accomplishments within the organization can never be accurately reported, and the shareholder may never have the true picture of the business. A school system in many ways is comparable to an industrial company, and the annual report to the citizens of the community, the stockholders, usually dwells on buildings, repairs, transportation, budgets, and targe -scale curriculum revisions. Time and space make impossible the reporting of the activities of the classroom, Yet, it is what goes on between teacher and student that determines the educa- tional accomplishments, the major concern of school business. As Lexington continues to grow in size, it will become increasingly difficult for the annual school report to deal in fine details and intimate incidents. It will become more and more a responsibility of those associated with our schools to encourage parents and citizens to visit our classrooms and to secure at first hand the knowledge of what is going on in our schools. There will be found the true and detailed school report. After all, it is what is happening to our boys and girls that counts mast with us. Our interest in buildings, equipment, finance, personnel, and even curriculum is a passing matter, How well our children stand up is our everlasting concern; and how we prepare them for their places in adult society can be observed and judged only in the daily classroom. The pages that follow contain the official school report. We hope it will merit your reading and serious thought. But for the Real School Report you are referred to the more than one hundred and fifty learning areas in the Lexington schools. We cordially invite you to come and secure a first-hand report of our schools. BUILDINGS AND ENROLLMENT School buildings and school enrollment should be considered as one subject. When you discuss one you immediately weigh the other. Everyone seems convinced that the population of Lexington is growing and almost every individual agrees that our school numbers are also on the increase. How much? Five years ago, October 1947, our official school enrollment was 2,413. On October 1, 1952, our official school census showed 3,247. This in- crease has come in spite of the elimination of Bedford students in our high school, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 161 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools Senior High School Junior High School Adams School Franklin School Hancock School Munroe School Parker School Fiske School 162 ANNUAL REPORTS Pre -School Accounting Oct. 1947 Oct. 1952, We believe we are compiling an accurate pre-school census, There are a 587 512 number of obstacles to securing complete figures, however, and to date actual 537 645 enrollments have proven estimates to be too conservative. Our census taker follows 400 473 closely records of births from the Town Offices; a service organization gives us 223 229 splendid cooperation in supplying information about families moving in and out 228 303 of town; and our teachers submit monthly census reports from information secured 211 290 from the children in the classrooms. As of December 31, 1952, our pre-school 227 390 census supplied the following estimates for our first grades in the next four — 405 years: 2,413 3,247 Since 1947, Lexington has erected one elementary building, the Fiske School, planned for approximately 275 children, and a new high school to accommodate about 750 students. It would appear that new facilities for slightly over 1,000 students and a school population growth of 835 would quite adequately take care of the present situation. But the problem is not as obviously solved. Our 1947 elementary enrollment was 1,289, and in 1952 we counted 2,090 children in our first six grades. Over the same period our permanent elementary seating capacity was increased by 275. The next lopcal question may well be, "How has the elementary increase been handled? During the summer of 1952, six substandard classrooms were constructed in the Parker, Fiske, Adams, Munroe, and Hancock Schools. In addition, two third floor rooms in the Hancock School are used and at the Fiske School the remedial room and the teachers' room are used as regular classrooms. The created rooms in the five buildings mentioned were erected at the sacrifice of activity rooms and lunchrooms. September 1953 will see aur elementary enrollment increased by at least 225 children. This represents approximately eight classrooms. Excellent planning on the part of our former superintendent and our School Committee has utilized just about every expendable space in our present buildings. The only facilities for the fail of 1953 will be in the present junior high building. The rooms in that building will be free as a result of the four upper grades moving into the new high school building and the seventh and eighth grades taking aver the present high school rooms. Early in 1953, the Lexington School Committee will announce a plan for the elementary use of the present junior high school area. It is not likely that any of the proposals under consideration will meet the unanimous approval of the• parents and children involved. The situation in simple terms is this: We need a minimum of twelve rooms to take care of next year's elementary enrollment. These rooms for a year or two are available in our present junior high school building, located in the center of the town. Our most severely overcrowded con- ditions are primarily in the Parker, Fiske, and Adams Schools, considered to be outlying districts. And, of course, our heaviest enrollments are in the four lowest grades. (You are referred to our enrollment figures at the end of this report.] Year to Enter First Grade Number 1953 1954 1955 1956 430 455 462 366* This figure is admittedly incomplete at this time and there is no reason to believe there will be any great drop-off in 1956. DISTRIBUTION OF ENROLLMENTS** Year Adams Fiske Franklin Hancock Munroe Parker Total 1953 97 60 78 62 45 88 430 1954 107 71 69 57 61 90 455 1955 108 55 86 61 64 88 462 1956 91 47 72 46 44 66 366 '' Children have been placed in the schools nearest to their homes without regard to our present transportation program, since there will, of necessity, have to be changes in our districting in the near future. PERSONNEL In 1947, there were 120 teachers in the Lexington school system. Today, we have 140. Earlier in this report, it was shown that our school enrollment in- creased by 835 over the same five-year period. On the basis of thirty children to a teacher, and that figure may be challenged as too high, we might have added at least six more teachers, and with some justification ten. Undoubtedly, lack of rooms for the needed instructors was the deciding factor in limiting the increase. The opening of our new high school building in September will necessitate adding teachers. Certain teachers now working on the junior and senior high level will have to devote their time to only one group. The expansion of the high school curriculum, particularly in the shop, homemaking and commercial areas, will call for new teachers, and while our total school enrollment has in- creased by almost 1,000 in five years, we have made no increase in our personnel in the fields of art, music, and physical education. It is obvious that if we are to do no more than to maintain the programs in these fields on the 1946 basis, we must increase the force. Lexington has a fine teaching staff, It is obvious that great care was taken when appointments were made, This acute screening must be continued and, if possible, perfected to a greater degree. Teachers make the educational program, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 163 not fine buildings or equipment. Good teachers do more with superior facilities, but first must come the qualified instructor. Constant needs to be our search for outstanding personnel. If Lexington is to have superior schools, a great deal of time must be devoted by the administration to the locating of top teachers in every school area. Teachers, once located, may be attracted to a community because of the reputation of the schools, the teaching environment, the general attitude and appearance of the community, and, of course, the salary offered. Each town or city meets the requirements in various degrees. To secure teachers, we compete with other school systems. In addition, we know we are losing great teaching prospects to industry. Life in the spring of 1952, pointed out that some college engineering seniors were being offered $5,000 as a beginning salary. It is doubtful that any young man or woman with a training comparable to an engineer's and a desire to teach could hope to receive $3,000 in New England. Industry recognizes that to perfect and improve its product, it must secure the very best personnel available and to attract them salaries commensurate to the ability and training must be offered. It is an indis- putable fact that for the development of our greatest asset, our children, we have not recognized this essential, SECONDARY EDUCATION It is generally acknowledged *at the elementary program of instruction ends with the completion of the sixth grade, and what follows is considered to be secondary education. Small school systems often have a six year high school, others have a two year junior high program followed by four years of high school, and many, such as Lexington have three years of junior high and three years of senior high. It should be noted, too, that a number of schools consider the first eight years as elementary and the last four, high school, as secondary. Our Junior High Lexington's Junior High School at present consists of grades seven, eight, and nine. Beginning in September 1953, the ninth grade will be made a part of the senior high school, and will undoubtedly continue as part of the high school for several years. The fall of 1955 will see close to 850 students in grades seven, eight, and nine. This number would comfortably fill the structure now used by both junior and senior high schools and would certainly provide an en- rollment of sufficient number to offer a good junior high program, should this division of instruction be considered feasible to continue in Lexington. The junior high program of instruction everywhere needs continual surveil- lance and evaluation. The junior high school is founded on a belief that there is a period of two or three years when our children belong neither with the young group nor the old group. They are in a changing status — physically, meet: lly, socially, emotionally, and educationally. Not completely have they outgrown the methods and procedures of the elementary school; and not quite ready are they for the type of instruction, attitudes, and responsib`I:ty of the high school. For this transitional period, the junior high program was developed, and as a transitional unit is its main justification. If it adheres too much to the elementary school philosophy of teaching it fails; and if it is a mere duplication of the high school program, it is not serving its purpose. In many instances the thinking and pressures 164 ANNUAL REPORTS from teachers, students, and parents tend to make the junior high school a very close copy of the senior high. Where this exists, the term "junior high" is a misnomer and a six-year high school, or an eight-year elementary program with departmentalization in grades seven and eight, might better fit the educational needs of the community. At this time, our junior high school staff is divided into a number of com- mittees for the purpose of studying our offerings. Such areas as curriculum, reporting, guidance, and extra -curricular activities are being analyzed and as spring approaches we hope to have for consideration a number of recommendations for improvement. It is planned, too, that parents and students will be consulted in the survey and that sharp comparisons will be made with the junior high programs in other communities. Some comment about the school plant may be feasible before ending this section on the junior high school. For a true transitional school to function properly, the physical facilities should be neither elementary or senior in nature. Junior high should offer opportunity for exploration in every area of the high school program, but needs to be always on the physical and mental level of the early adolescent youngster. The science laboratories set up for the high school boy and girl will not do for the thirteen year old person; and this holds true in the shops, food, and clothing laboratories, as well as in art, music, physical educa- tion, and even in the ordinary classroom. If Lexington is to continue the junior high program in accordance with the accepted concepts of it as a transitional school; then at some near date serious consideration should be given to a professional survey of the curriculum and buildings; and provision should be made for the carrying out of renovations in the plant in order that the desirable plan of instruction may be carried forth. The Senior High School 1952 has been a year of preparation to a large measure in our senior high school—preparation for the move to the new high school building and the antici- pated expansion of the courses of instruction, At this very writing, a rough draft is in readiness for a school guide. Its contents will outline the courses of study to be offered and will give a detailed description of the various subjects that may be pursued. We shall enter our splendid new building keeping clearly in mind the respon- sibility of the present-day high school to provide a program for each and every student who attends. It is recognized that our modern society makes almost obligatory the attendance of our children in school through age sixteen. This means that, whereas fifty years ago only a small percentage of our population entered and graduated from high school, today just about everyone enters the secondary school and we are rapidly approaching the day when everyone may expect to graduate. It is recognized, too, that everyone who attends is not interested in nor capable of taking the so-called college preparatory course. Those who do not take that program have every right to as fine a preparation in the areas of their interests and capabilities and, consequently, high school courses in the commercial field, arts, crafts, and vocational skills must be offered. It is with this in mind that our high school personnel is at present evaluating our curriculum, and recommending changes and additions; no doubt long recog- TOWN OF LEXINGTON 165 nized as needed, and now possible to accomplish through the availability of a building designed for a secondary program of education in keeping with the needs of each individual boy and girl. The challenge of developing a program of studies to meet the demands of our new physical plant is being met by our high school administration and staff. Extra -Curricular Activities Lexington High School has a strong extra -curricular program. As is true in most communities, many of the activities are carried on after school hours and, accordingly, many students for various reasons are excluded from them. Yet, it has long been established that the benefits from the student activities are equal in many instances to the traditional classroom recitation, and in some cases the learning experiences are more vivid and lasting. Thought must be given to pro- viding greater participation in the extra -curricular program. The opportunity for students to conduct their own activities and to accept the responsibility for programs should be continually under observation. The authority of the administration need not be and cannot be relinquished, but through proper guidance and leadership, our students can in a large measure take charge of the activities and programs specifically student -interest in nature. Our schools have a very real responsibility for preserving and furthering the principles of democracy and there ;s no better way to fulfill this charge than through student government in our public high schools, Opportunities are unlimited and we need to explore them diligently. Athletics This past year saw cross-country added as a recognized high school athletic activity. In addition to offering boys interested in this fall sport an opportunity to compete with neighboring schools, it will prove a valuable training for those who will participate in the distance events during the spring track season. All coaches worked during the fail months with the Superintendent of Schools and Principals in the preparation of a revised salary schedule for men and women coaches on both the junior and senior high school levels. The new schedule, effective January 1, 1953, brings Lexington's coaching salaries in line with many of the schools with whom our high school teams compete. The costs of operating the competitive athletic program, and this should not be confused with the regular school physical education activities, continue to increase at an alarming rate. Added charges by officials, police, and ticket takers and sellers at games have brought expenditures to such a high point that we have no sport in which the income equals the expenses. High school athletics through- out the country are in danger of continuance as public performances unless costs can be reduced or, and there is such a tendency, the taxpayers are willing to underwrite the contests. The numbers who participated in the interscholastic and intramural athletic programs during the past year were: 166 ANNUAL REPORTS Interscholastic Intramural Senior High Junior High Senior High Junior High Basketball—Boys 27 36 78 105 Girls 26 51 125 Baseball 26 26 Cross -Country 17 Field Hockey 40 47 Football 47 25 48 (Tag) 100 Golf 10 Hockey 17 24 Soccer 51 63 Softball—Boys 42 39 Girls 23 Tennis—Boys 17 (Tourn.) 10 Girls 9 23 14 Track 40 l0 Volleyball—Boys 54 100 Girls 65 85 An accounting of the athletic program will be found in the statistical section of this report, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The number one problem confronting our elementary schools is space. This has been already mentioned to some degree in this report. Nothing further needs to be said at this time, since an elementary survey committee will make a report at the Annual Town Meeting in 1953, except to report that we must constantly plan ahead for the obvious growth still to come in our school population. Language Arts Course of Study For more than a year our entire elementary teaching staff under the leadership of Mrs. Ethel Bears has been developing a course of study in the language arts. It is hoped that this guide may be completed before the end of the current school year. Every phase of our English language activities, reading, listening, writing, and speaking is being considered by our leathers, Single -Sessions The first three months of 1952 saw all elementary grades operating on a single -session basis. Schools started fifteen minutes earlier in the morning and dismissed about an hour and a quarter earlier in the afternoon. Children remained at school for lunch and the shortened noon hour, plus curtailed recess made a school day slightly shorter than the traditional two -session school program. At the conclusion of the experiment, parents and teachers were asked to vote on a continuance for a similar period in 1953. An overwhelming majority voted to try the one -session program for another year, and by vote of the School Committee all elementary schools will operate on a single -session basis from January 5, 1953 through March 27, 1953. During the spring and fall months, teachers were asked to list the advantages and disadvantages of the one -session day. These were summarized and distributed to parents in December. The statement as sent follows: TOWN OF LEXINGTON 167 Summary of One -Session Questionnaire Foreword: A number of teachers, administrators and professors have done some professional research on this matter. Attempts have been made on a scien- tific basis to determine which system makes possible the greater educa- tional achievements—the single-sesion plan, or the double -session system. To date, nothing conclusive has been established. The growing conviction that we need a longer school day, or a longer school year, or a greater number of years in our school program if we are to include and accomplish all that both the public and the teaching profession believes belongs in the modern curriculum, has, no doubt, been a factor in evaluating research. Advantages of the Single Session 1. More time for children to be outdoors. 2. Shorter noon hour not so tiring for children. Leaves children less tired for class periods to follow. 3. Eliminates noon travel in bad weather months. 4. Children realize short day necessitates great application. 5. Children home before dusk and in advance of heavy traffic. 6. Eliminates long noon play period that often becomes a supervisory problem. 7. Eliminates the "let -down" period after two o'clock. 8. Provides in-service training opportunities for teachers. 9. All children eating lunches at school presents opportunity for wider ac- quaintanceship. 10. "After-school" help possible without loss of play time. Disadvantages of the Single Session 1. Interval at noon not long enough to relax. 2. Teachers under pressure from opening bell to dismissal with little or no break. 3. Same school program cannot be accomplished because of shortened time, 4. Enriched program not possible because of curtailed day. 5. No noon period available for socializing beyond the immediate classroom. 6. Disturbs and curtails the work of the special teachers in Art, Music and Physical Education. 7. Atmosphere is one of hurriedness which is not conducive to good teach- ing, planning, or learning. 8. No time to meet children informally at noon and to work with individual situations. 9. Eating facilities in our schools vary and in some situations a good noon luncheon cannot be provided, 10. Teachers do not have the comparable time given by industry for lunch. In many instances they are actually on duty five and a half hours. EVENING CLASSES The demand by adults for evening classes continues to increase, and this October saw aver five hundred registrations as compared to four hundred the 468 ANNUAL REPORTS !previous year. Requests were received for a number of courses not offered; and in "spite of an announcement that no commercial subjects would be available, over .one hundred inquiries were received for business courses. Throughout our country there is a great interest by adults for evening instruc- tion. New school buildings with fine equipment and materials encourage the 'demand and it is not unlikely that each year will see more communities offering 'programs in the academic field as well as in arts and crafts. LOOKING FORWARD It is but natural that a new superintendent of schools will be asked many times, "What do you see ahead for our schools?" Listed are a number of matters that we may look forward to in the future. Some may come quite soon; others may be delayed; and some may be lost in the development of new plans and policies. We may look forward to: 4. A revised high school curriculum in keeping with the changing needs of bur youth and made possible by the modern facilities of our new building, 2. Additional elementary classrooms to relieve present overcrowded build- ings and far the definite continuance of increased enrollment, and for the desirable inclusion of kindergartens, 3. Expansion an all grade levels in the programs of art, music, physical education, industrial arts, and homemaking, - 4. Additional supervisory and administrative personnel needed tq keep pace with the increase in physical plant and equipment, teachers, and students, 5. A survey of the junior high school program and a renovation of the present building in order to adapt it for an acceptable junior high school curriculum if Lexington is to continue an a 6-3-3 educational program, 6. The development of a more thorough maintenance program for our valuable school buildings, and, 7. A continual search for outstanding teachers to make Lexington's good schools better. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It is not possible to list all the organizations and individuals outside of the staff who make contributions of every conceivable nature to our schools during the year. To attempt to make a list would certainly accomplish one thing—some groups or persons would be inadvertently omitted. When we say "thank you" right here, we hope you will understand that no matter what your share was, our Committee, teachers, and, most of all, our children are genuinely appreciative. As for your superintendent, 1 want to specifically mention the great help extended to me during these orientation months by our teachers, custodians, secretaries, and everyone associated with our schools. No new person could hope for a warmer welcome or more sincere cooperation. Our School Committee has done much to make my start easier and I am well aware of the understanding and patience extended to me by them as a group and as individuals. Particularly do I wish to express my appreciation to my predecessor, Thomas 5. Grindfe. He has been most generous with his time and knowledge, and it is a great comfort to realize that he is available for consultation and guidance, I am, indeed, indebted to him. December 31, 1952 Respectfully submitted, JOHN BLACKHALL SMITH Superintendent of Schools TOWN OF LEXINGTON 169 HEALTH REPORT The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, acting under the authority of state legislation, has established new rules and regulations relative to the physical examinations of school children. These became effective September 1, 1952. Under this new law a more thorough physical examination is given each child at his entrance to school and at intervals of three or fcur years. This may be given by either the family physician or the school physician. We prefer to have this health appraisal done by the family physician whenever possible. Special health record forms will be given the family on which the doctor may record his findings. This year all children in the fourth grades are having a thorough physical examination with the parent present if possible. The 7th, 10th, and 12th grades have also had examinations. All pupils participating in sports are given an examination at the beginning of each season. Number of physical examinations: Dr. Crumb 305 Dr. Newell 669 Dr. Perry 286 Number with enlarged tonsils 83 Number with heart murmurs 12 Number with defective skin 1 1 Number with pronated arches 38 Number with eye defects 77 Number with hearing defects 31 Number of eye defects corrected 48 Number of children with ear defects under treatment 21 Respectfully submitted, MISS ELSIE G. WELTCH, MRS. RUTH L. CLARKE, School Nurses REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE Number of home visits 122 Number of truants 38 There were no court cases this year. Respectfully submitted, ELSIE G. WELTCH, 170 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE LEXINGTON SCHOOLS GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIRECTORY 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Salaries 1952 Appropriation for Salaries Expenditures: General Control: Superintendent, Attendance Supervisor, Sec- retaries $14,231.04 Expenses of Instruction: Principals' Salaries 35,325.52 Teachers' Salaries 463,346.83 Expenses Operat'g School Plant: Wages of Janitors 34,827.96 Maintenance: Repairs, etc. 8,106.92 Auxiliary Agencies: Health 7,051.64 Miscellaneous Expenses: Atypical Education 253.75 Total Expenditures for Salaries Unexpended Salary Budget Expenses 1952 Appropriation for Expenses Expenditures: General Expense: School Committee Expenses $ 391.56 Superintendent's Other Expenses 1,804.78 Expenses of Instruction: Textbooks 12,239.10 Stationery & Miscellaneous Supplies 19,759.52 Expenses Operating School Plant: Fuel 15,839.50 Misc. (Power, Janitors' Supplies) 17,913.84 Maintenance: Repairs, etc. 27,036.46 Auxiliary Agencies: Libraries 1,454.88 Health 621.60 Transportation 13,770.19 Miscellaneous Expenses: Sundries Atypical Education 465.07 260.60 Outlays—New Equipment 13,389.06 Total Expenditures for Expenses Unexpended Expense Budget 171 $564,673.49 563,143.66 $ 1,529.83 $125,000.00 124,946.16 $ 53.84 172 ANNUAL REPORTS SUMMARY OF SCHOOL COSTS Total 1952 Expenditures for Salaries and Expenses Income and Reimbursements: Tuition: 'Town of Bedford $ 1,990.00 Other Tuition 874.00 City of Boston 1,718.46 Commonwealth of Massachusetts: School Funds and State Aid for Public Schools—Chapter 70 74,856.18 State Wards 5,749,76 Rentals and Miscellaneous 968.44 Tata I Income Net Cost of Schools for 1952 $688,089.82 86,156.84 $601,932.98 `Cost Per Pupil Comparisons T951-1952 School Year Elementary Junior High Senior High Lexington $195.22 $235.05 $292.60 In Massachusetts Towns Over 5,000 Population 180.93 246,01 304.43 In All Massachusetts Towns & Cities 195.29 254,99 318.56 " Figures issued by Massachusetts Department of Education SEGREGATED BUDGETS — 1952 Vocational Education Tuition Appropriation $2,700.00 Special Appropriation December 1952 825.00 $3,525.00 Expend itures: Tuition 2,785.42 Transportation 447,72 3,233.14 Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Income: Reimbursement: Tuition Transportation Net Cost for 1952 Appropriation Expenditures: Salaries of Director, Instructors, Clerical and Janitors Unexpended Balance George -Barden Fund Balance January 1, 1952 $ 291.811 $3,233.14 894.37" 142.70* 1,037,07 $2,196.07 $4,900.00 $4,900.00 4,900.00 Vocational Education—Handicraft Classes $ 0.00 604.69 LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pupils Enrolled October 1, 1952 by Grades and by Ages Over Grand AGES 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 Total Total Grade I Boys 70 151 11 232 Girls 69 130 2 201 433 Grade 11 Boys 39 134 17 3 1 194 Girls 39 118 11 168 362 Grade 111 Boys 55 116 30 201 Girls 46 117 10 1 174 375 Grade IV Boys 53 110 27 2 192 Girls 48 100 8 1 157 349 Grade V Boys 38 99 22 4 163 Girls 52 90 12 2 156 319 Grade VI Boys 1 27 64 18 3 113 Girls 37 64 12 2 1 116 229 Special Class Boys 2 1 6 3 3 3 18 Girls 1 1 1 1 1 5 23 Grade VII Boys 32 64 22 3 121 Girls 45 67 11 123 244 -- ik,Grade VI 1 I Boys 23 52 21 3 2 101 Girls 35 49 11 1 96 197 , Grade IX Boys 27 64 15 2 108 111 Girls 35 49 11 1 96 204 Grade X Boys 1 20 40 16 4 81 Girls 1 26 57 13 1 98 179 Grade XI Boys 21 44 14 79 Girls 29 53 8 90 169 Grade XI I Boys 23 46 13 2 1 85 Girls 22 49 6 1 78 163 Post Graduates Girls 1 1 1 TOTAL Boys 70 190 200 188 182 155 126 112 108 108 82 87 64 13 2 1 1688 Girls 69 169 166 177 162 136 123 117 99 87 98 90 • 58 6 1 1 1559 GRAND TOTAL 139 359 366 365 344 291 249 229 207 195 180 177 122 19 3 2 3247 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT (includes Junior and Senior High Schools) y 1, 1952 -December 31, 1952 Bora' Basketba II a' V U Nome 76. t3 S g�y 0 Balance -January I, 1952 Town Appropriation Admissions TOTALS 5394.15 $2,472.50 $17.30 5394.15 52,472.50 .......... $ 780.53 11,750.00 2,883.95 $17.30 - 515,414.48 Expenditures Cleaning and repair 5143.55 $44.00 557.00 520.00 5941.75 550.00 $127.35 530.00 522,05 51,435.70 Coaches' travel and meetings 67.20 25.00 92,20 Custodians, police, men 266.75 .......... 234.00 •......... 500.75 Dues, conferences, fees 6.50 33.63 5.00 53.00 24.50 16.50 89.13 Equipment 241,70 432.47 66.50 2,446.19 385.20 240.04 5277.90 4,090.00 ' Insurance .......... .......... 139.29 139,29 Officials 146.00 36.60 277,00 300.00 38.00 9.60 807.20 Salaries -physician's 100.00 100,00 _. coaches' 350.00 455.00 100.00 925.00 415,00 150.00 150.00 100.00 60.00 2,705.00 sr Printing 27.40 72,76 100.16 Rental of ice .......... 415.00 415.00 "Tran247.00 sportation 94.50 294.25 20.00 4.62 356.50 357.00 116.00 57.50 54,00 1,601.37 Guarantee 203.90 203.90 Movies 255.00 255.00 Miscellaneous 6.94 3.79 44.60 4.00 188.47 247.80 TOTALS 51,134.75 5175.10 51,850.44 545.00 5174.12 56,069.88 51,691.80 $653.89 $275.50 5441.50 5270.52 512,782.50 BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1952 - $2,631.98 Petty Cash Account Balance -January 1, 1952 539.74 Spent during year 38.27 Balance -December 31. 1952 ............ $1.47 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Expenditures: Salaries of Instructors Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures from Town Appropriation Credits to Vocational Education—Handicraft Classes: Reimbursement—Commonwealth of Massachusetts $1,966.13* Tuition 80.55 Smith -Hughes Fund 240.42 Registration Fees 507.00 173 135.41 $ 469.28 $4,900.00 2,794.10 Net Cast for 1952 $2,105.90 * This reimbursement is based on the expenditures for the year ending August 31, 1951. Americanisation Classes Appropriation Expenditures: Salaries Unexpended Balance Total Expenditures Income: Reimbursement: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Net Cost for 1952 Out -of -State Travels Appropriation Expenditures: Travel Unexpended Balance Net Cost for 1952 $ 200.00 $ 119.95 $ 203.00 200.00 $ 3.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 300.00 $ 119.95 $ 180.05 $ 119.95 174 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Manfred L. Warren Irving F. Sherwood H. John Adzigian Hilda M. Allen Jennie Bujnievicz Amy Campbell Wilbur E. Cheever Lancelot B. Cooper Herbert M. Goddard Helen L. Harriman Isabel Harriman Chester D. Ingraham Margaret F. Kinley Margaret .1. Leake Myrtle A. Marshall Helen I. McIntyre Kenneth Moyle Constance C. Murray Elizabeth H. Ratte Lillian M. Spidle Agnes G. Wheeler Merrill F. Norlin Gladys M. Anderson Michel J. Antone Philip M. Caughey Ruth M. Conrad William H. Cuzner Berdyne B. Eddy Caroline T. Feindel Betty B. Gill Josephine C. Hawkins Mary C. Houghton Betty King Laura L. Marshall William M. Molloy Vernon W. Nickerson Robert H. Scotland ROSTER OF TEACHERS Senior High School Subject Taught Principal Asst. Prin., Science Geometry, Cons. Ed. Latin English Business Training Head of English Dept. Biology, Health Physics, Math History English English, General Ed. English French, Spanish History, Law Dean, Social Studies Mathematics History French Business Training Science Junior High School Principal Social Studies General Math Geography Mathematics Mathematics Health and Science English, Social Studies Music, Math., Health and Science Mathema tics English English Art Social Studies Science Social Studies Yrs. In Where Educated Lex. Bowdoin College, B.A. Columbia Univ„ M.A. 25 Univ, of N.H., B.A. 27 Harvard Univ., B.S. Tufts College, M.Ed. 11 Radcliffe College, M.A. 1 Middlebury College, M.A. 2 Burdett College 24 Harvard Univ., B.A., M.A. 5 Springfield Col., B.S. Ed. 10 Middlebury College, B.A. 10 Col, of St. Elizabeth, B.A. 6 Colby College, B.A. 2 Tufts College, B.A. Columbia Univ., M.A, 6 Acadia Univ., M.A. 6 Earlham College, B.A. 19 Dalhousic Univ., B.A. 7 Boston Univ., B.A., M.A. 26 Bucknell Univ., B.A., M.A. 19 Bates College, B.A. Boston Univ., M.A. 6 Boston Univ., A.B., M.A. 6 Salem T.C., B.S. Ed. 22 Univ. of Vermont, B.S. Ed. 8 Wesleyan Univ., B.A., M.A. 26 Bridgewater T. C. 28 Brown Univ., M.A. 1 Bowdoin College, B.S. Harvard Univ., M.Ed. 24 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 7 U. 5. Naval Academy, B.S. Harvard, M.A. 18 Ripon College, B,A. Bridgewater T.C_, B.S. Ed. 10 Elmira College, B.A. Bridgewater T. C. Wellesley Col., B.A. 7 Bridgewater T. C. 23 Mass. School of Art, B.5, Ed. 7 North Adams T.C., B.S. Ed. 8 Bridgewater T.C., B.S. Ed. 3 Clark Univ., B.A. Harvard Univ., M.A. .... Name William E. Sim Terese M. Sullivan David 5. Terry Earl A. Turner Blanche L. Whelpley 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 Elinore W. Blackhall Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Elizabeth Howe David 5. Huston Dorothy H. Parker Helen F. Spooner Ruth E. Morrison Wilma A. Quinn Eileen R. Quirke Carmella Tringale Agnes C. Manning Joan T. Steeves Joan M. Tonra Faye M. Burgess Susan B. Guy Marie T. Smith E. Belle Fitzgerald Mary L. Mooney Marjorie V. Walsh Edith C. Alcorn Eleanor DeMeritt Alice Edgecomb Lillian G. Meoli TOWN OF LEXINGTON Subject Taught Social Studies English, Math Health and Science English Algebra 175 Yrs. In Lex. 4 5 37 Where Educated Boston Univ., B.S. Lowell T. C. Springfield College, B.S. Amherst College, B.A. Salem T. C. Junior—Senior High School Physical Education Librarian Manual Arts Physical Education Remedial Reading Manual Arts Music Household Arts Guidance Director Household Arts Special Art Instrumental Music Remedial Reading instrumental Music Physical Education Music Adams School Principal Grade 1 I I 11 I I 111 111 111 iV IV IV V V VI VE Springfield Col., B.P.E. Boston Univ., M. Ed. St. Lawrence Univ., B.S. Boston Trade School Mass State Courses Rollins College, B.A. Worcester T. C. Fitchburg T. C. Colby College American Institute Framingham T. C., 6.5. Ed. Mass. State Col., B.S. Ed. Keene T. C., B.S. Ed. Syracuse Univ., M.A. 23 Ed. 5 New England School of Design Boston Univ., B. Mus. Wheelock College Boston Univ., M.A. Attending Boston Univ. Sargent, Boston Univ„ B.S. Framingham T. C. 27 15 3 24 16 4 5 8 23 6 9 26 Plymouth Normal School Boston University 30 Bridgewater T. C. B.S. Ed. 11 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 4 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 5 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Boston Univ., M. Ed. Salem Teachers College 4 Boston Univ., B.S. 2 Keene T. C., S.A. 5 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed, Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Lowe! T.C., B.S. Ed. 11 Mary Washington Col., B.S.Ed. 6 Gorham T. C., Univ. of N.H. 6 Boston Univ., M. Ed. 1 i 76 ANNUAL REPORTS Name Elsie P. Chapman Jean F. Nathan Earle 8. Sukeforth Miriam Bartkus Theresa A. Blandino Grace E. Clem Christine R. Allen Carol E. Battis Hazel W. Hoyt Joan MacLean Susan Wagner Gloria M. Brogi Doris M, Nilson Mary T. Cogan Merell A. Collard, Jr. Jean B. French Margaret A. Keefe Josephine Bailey Jeanette Marsiiii Sally Jane O'Brien Joan W. Raley Rose R. Shattuck Helen F. Blinkhorn Betty A. Brackett Eleanor Blaine Helen E. Fulton Katherine J. Dargan Nancy J. Mitchell Violette Dubois Rita E. Wall Lois E. Day Margaret Sartanowicz Marion E. Michaelis Maureen F. O'Neill Irene 5. Roche Margaret B. Noyes Ethel Bears Helaine Rothblatt Yrs. In Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Junior High Aroostock State Normal Opportunity Class— School Building Assistant Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. Fiske School Principal Grade! V VI Building Assistant Franklin School Principal—Franklin and Hancock Schools Grade 1 I I 111 111 1V V VI Building Assistant Hancock School Grade 1 11 11 111 III IV IV V V VI Building Assistant 22 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 15 Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed, 1 Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 5 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 E. Wash, Col. of Ed., B.A. .... Lesley College, B.S. Ed. Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 2 Truro Normal School 1 Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 4 Bridgewater T. C. 1 Boston University, B.A. 1 Bridgewater T. C., B.S. Ed. .... Keene Normal School Boston Univ., M.A. 24 Gorham T. C. 2 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 7 Boston Univ., M. Ed, 2 Illinois Normal Univ., B.S. Ed..... Fitchburg T. C. 4 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 16 Plymouth T. C., B. Ed. Bridgewater T. C., M. Ed. 4 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. .... Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 9 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. .... Lowell T. C., 8.5. Ed. 4 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 3 Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Keene Normal School 22 Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. .... Fitchburg Teachers College Bridgewater T. C. 38 Salem Teachers College 4 Clark Univ., A.B. Name TOWN OF LEXINGTON T77 Yrs. In Subject Taught Where Educated Lex. Munroe School Alexander Cumming Principal and Grade 6 Gorham N. 5., B.S. Ed. COlurtibla Univ., M.A. 4 Clarence E. MaaPhee, 14 Baker Avenue Clare M. Corcoran Grade I Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 IC_ . Mary E. Neville I Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 2 e Marjorie Mason 11 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Hancock School Regina McKenna 11 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. David Kidd, 7 Butler Avenue Boston Univ„ M.A. 5 Nancy A. FitzGerald 111 Fitchburg T. C., B.S.Ed. 6 Louise A. Peck III Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. Munroe School Betty Michelini IV Boston Univ., B.S. Ed. 3 Janice H. Webb IV & V Plymouth T. C., B.S. Ed. William J. Marshall, 9 Independence Avenue Margery McKenney V Eastern State Normal 4 Mary M. Kinneen Opportunity Class Emmanuel College, B.A. Boston Univ., M. Ed. 17 Parker School Evelyn Andelman Building Assistant Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. George H. Doughty, Jr., 75 Paul Revere Road I78 ANNUAL REPORTS Fiske School Carl R. Petterson, 6 Hill Street Tel. LE 9-1114-R Franklin School Parker School Hilda L. Maxfield Principal Bridgewater 7, C., B.S. Ed. 9 Mildred B. Gale Grade I Keene Teachers College 6 Virginia L. Sargent 1 Plymouth T. C., B.S. Ed, 5 Jeanne Crockwell 1 Wheelock Col., B.S. Ed. 1 Elizabeth Cluin 11 Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed, 6 Carolyn Young 11 Salem T. C., B.S. Ed, 4 Jeannette Gregory III .Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. Mary E. Landry III Salem T. C., B.S. Ed. 2 Marion Marston 111 Machias Normal School 26 Martha Basile IV Lowell T. C., B.S. Ed. 6 Lois M. Amaral IV Univ. of Vermont, B.S. Ed. Marilyn Kambour V Bridgewater T, C., B.S. Ed, 2 Barbara Read V Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 John P. Gainey VI Fitchburg T. C., B.S. Ed. 1 Dorothy G. Phillips VI Univ. of Maine, B,S. Ed. 3 Eleanor Moriarty Building Assistant Framingham T. C., B.S. Ed. ..., CUSTODIANS High School Arthur R. Linfield (Head Custodian), 58 Oak Street Antonio Bacigalupo, 7 Dunham Street Anthony J. Janusas, 12 Tucker Avenue William Knight, 18 Bowker Street Thomas F. Ryan, Jr., 29 Shirley Street Tel. LE 9-0984-M Tel. LE 9-1733-W Tel. LE 9-2421-W Tel. LE 9-0022-R Adams Scheel Thomas Sullivan, 17 Curve Street Tel. LE 9-2371 Tel. LE 9.2359-W Tel. LE 9-1174.M Tel. LE 9-0989-W TOWN OF LEXINGTON 179 LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Graduation PROGRAM jr PROCESSIONAL—"March from Athalia" Mendelssohn INVOCATION Rev. Francis J. Murphy SENIOR CHORUS—"Morning Hymn" Henschel "Mountains" Rasbach "LOOKING AT WORLD ORGANIZATION" Chairman Jonathan H. Hathaway The Structure of the United States Carol P, Poulleys The Worth of the United Nations , .. Hannah M. Whelpley What the United Nations Should Be Robert B. Rosenberger Plans for Better World Organization David A. Hanson SENIOR CHORUS—"Hallelujah Chorus" Beethoven AWARD OF PRIZES Mr. Myron C. Fisher, Jr. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Mr. Myron C. Fisher, Jr. Representing the School Committee BENEDICTION Rev. Francis J. Murphy RECESSIONAL—Coronation March from "The Prophet" Meyerbeer CARY MEMORIAL HALL WEDNESDAY, JUNE ELEVENTH, NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO 1$p ANNUAL REPORTS LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 Jonathan Holman Hathaway President Robert L. Higgins Vice -President Marian E. White Secretary Robert B. Rosenberger Treasurer Melvin Edward Arsenault Robert P. Fleming Samuel A. Augustine Joan Marilyn Forsythe John M. Barry, Jr. Keith Edwin Bond Deborah Boyer William Paul Brenchick, Jr. Anthony C. Busa Gertrude Verna Busa Lewis William Bushnell Elizabeth Callahan Mildred Laura Cartwright Anna Mary Centauro Arthur Chadwick Janet Ann Chapman Robert James Chapman Edith Hale Cheever John Cloud Robert Burpee Coffill Carolyli Colbert Douglas L. Cole Ann Marie Coughlin Jean Lorraine Crosby Josephine Cuccinello Marilyn Mae CumiMing Katherine F. Dailey Cala Mariotie D'Arrigo Donald Whithey-lDeFelisle John E. DeFelice Margaret Florence Deleury Kenneth J. Draper, Jr. Paul Arthur DuFour Carol DLitt ing Jeanne Ferguson Jesse A. Ferry Carolyn Anne Fisher Charles W. Fittz, Jr. Mary Theresa Fitzpatrick Robert G. Fitzpatrick Jeanne Marilyn >z Ie1SerIy Walter William Galvin Stanley P. Garman Sarah M. Gay Samuel E. Gazan Gladys Sylvia Gilson Cynthia Hamlin David Adams Hanson Jonathan Holman Hathaway Ronald W. Hayes Robert L. Higgins Oliver F. Hooper, Jr. Richard John Ingham Esther D. lovino Ann Dorothea Josephson Priscilla Keenan Shirley M. Kirkland Richard Allen Koester Carolyn 'Marie Kroll Kathleen Patricia LaDante Richard J. LaFortune June Faye Layte Virginia Anne:Lae William James Lennon Barbara Ann Lichtenberg Harold F. Lombard, Jr. Danielle M. Loomis John B. Lovis Anne Marie Lynah Diantha Louise MacElroy Mary A. Maclnnis David D. MacKenzie Judith Anne Manning Thomas A. McDonough Marjorie Ames McLauthlin Shirley Mae Mckellan Gerald William Meadows Walter Robert Mears Russell J. Medeiros Joan Marie Meleedy Carolyn J. Merz Cynthia E. Moakley ILdwerd. Paul Modoono Denatd A. Monsignori Patrieia D. Mortimer Robert. li'ueaell Muller Pr ytra James- Nesterenko Fred C. Newhall, Jr. Lorene Norlin Martha Norlin Eleanor. Marie Norton Paul Michael O'Connell Donald M. Patten Robert Sanborn Perkins Carol Philippa Poulleys Donald W. Pritchett David Graham Pyle Elisabeth Anne Quimby Phyllis Marion Rhoda Joan Richardson George Allen Rodes TOWN- OF LEXINGTON 1'8} Barbara H. Rose Robert B. Rosenberger George E. Rowe, Jr, Earl H. Rush Richard D. M. 5arnoorian Lorraine Seth George. C. Sheldon, J r. Donald Kenzie Smith Anna Mae Stephens Richard H. Stevens Anna Elaine. Sullivan Allan M. Swenson Ruth Lorraine Tessier Mary Frances Timothy Paul Mark Vadeboncoeur Robert J. Valihura Arthur M. Warren Hannah M. Whelpley Donald Phillip White Kerry Curtis White Marian E. White Calvin A. Wills David D. Wilson Patricia Ann Woodis Mary D. Zehner 182 ANNUAL REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS School Entrance The minimum entrance age for admission to the first grade is 5 years, 8 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 ane if their parents request it. But, no tests wifi be administered after October 1st of the year for which admittance is requested. Birth and vaccination certificates must be presented before a child is entered as a regular pupil. Employment Certificates Employment certificates and educational certificates for all boys and girls between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one are issued at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools in the High School Building. Alf 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 specified 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 1953 School opens, Monday, January 5, 1953 School closes, Friday, February 20 School opens, Monday, March 2 School closes, Friday, April 17 School opens, Monday, April 27 *Elementary schools close, Friday, June 10 • High schools close, Tuesday, June 23 *School opens, Wednesday, September 7 *School closes, Tuesday, December 22 * These dates are tentative and subject to change TOWN OF LEXINGTON Holidays Good Friday Columbus Day Armistice Day Thanksgiving Friday, April 3 Monday, October 12 , Wednesday, November 11 November 26, 27 183 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 during the school session if weather conditions warrant it. General Policy The 7:15 a.m. signal will rarefy 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 WISDOM OF SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. ls�4r ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 'Gentlemen; The statistical record for 1952 is as follows: Regular arid special meetings 34 Conferences with dove/opera as Conferences re: change of zone 12 Public hearings on zoning 5 Public hearings on subdivisions 12 Conferences with other Planning Boards 1 Conference with citizens 4 Conference with other Boards 1 As the statistics listed above indicate, the Planning Board has had another extremely busy year. It is obvious that the extraordinary growth of the Town is continuing and is forcing, not only on the Planning Board but on all ether Town Boards and facilities, many vexatious and basic problems. In addition to the heavy growth resulting from families moving from city to suburban areas, two additional factors are greatly aggravating Lexington's problems. The development of the United States Air Force laboratories at Hanscom Field and the development and extension of this field itself have presented many unforeseen factors. The laying out, completion, and heavy use of the new circumferential highway (Route 1281 have also changed the plans for the growth and development of North Lexington. The functions of the presently constituted Lexington Planning Board can be divided into two major parts: the first is the primary purpose of planning for future growth of Lexington; the second is the exercise of the functions of the former Board of Survey in supervising and approving subdivisions. The Planning Board has been somewhat hampered in its planning function by the heavy demands placed upon it for the supervision of the many subdivision projects now either under way or under consideration. However, in the early part of 1952 the Planning Board recognizing that Lexington is heading towards a large population, studied plans for laying out new intra -town traffic arteries. It felt that location for these new roads should be studied now and if possible the necessary land be secured, even though construction might be well in the future. Its purpose was to secure this land while it was relatively inexpensive and before homes and either buildings could be built upon what would probably be the most desirable routes. Funds for this purpose were asked for at the annual town meeting in March 1952 and were approved by vote of the town meeting members. The Board devoted considerable study to the matter and in the fall hired the engineering firm of Whit- man & Howard to do a preliminary survey and to prepare layouts. Another problem of planning was presented to the town when the develop- ment and construction of the United States Air Force laboratory, part of which is actually in Lexington on Wood Street, caused the town to be placed in a critical defense housing area. This can result in the building of large housing develop- ments which may well place a heavy burden on the town as well as disrupt the present zoning regulations and plans. Several joint conferences on the matter were .held with the Planning Boards of Lincoln, Bedford, and Concord to try to work out TOWN OF LEXINGTON 145 a joint solution in the face of a common problem. In addition representatives Qf these joint conferences conferred with Federal Housing, authorities in Ewen, The result of this work was doubtful in that Federal plans could: never seem to be ag- cttrately determined. However, up to the end of the year none of the Federal Defense Housing projects had been started in Lexington. However, this protilern• widf still demand careful attention. Another problem presented to the town was the expansion of the Airport itself with the proposed extension of the east -west runway coming into Lexington and heading towards the heavily populated Manor section of the town. In conjunc- tion with the Board of Selectmen and other town authorities the Planning Board strenuqusly fought the project feeling it would he most detrimental to that section of Lexington. Conferences were held with the State Planning Board and repre- sentatives of the Planning Boards of Bedford, Concord, and Lincoln to try to work out alternative proposals for runway extensions which would be less harmful to all four of the surrounding towns. Up to the end of the year Federal authorities in Washington promised no relief but the proposed extensions were not yet under way. In view of the plans of the Federal government for the Air Force laboratory and the expansion of the Airport, the Planning Board deviated considerable study to the future use of the land in that area. Some of the land immediately adjacent to the Airport is already in an M-1 (light manufacturing) zone. The extension of this zone and the creation of others westerly of Route 128 and within a mile radius of the Airport is being given careful consideration. The Planning Board recognizes that the Airport and attendant facilities have seriously reduced the value of ad- jacent lands for desirable residential development. It could well be that the use of this land for light manufacturing purposes is the best remaining use and would in addition provide a most profitable source of tax revenue for the town. From the number of applications and inquiries from various citizens and prop- erty owners for the rezoning of certain residential areas into C-1 or C-2 (business zones) it is becoming apparent that with the extensive growth of Lexington the pressure has increased for more business establishments. The proposals for rezoning which went as far as two formal hearings were, in most cases, violently opposed by abutters as well as other citizens of the town. In both cases the Planning Board voted not to recommend either change to town meeting. However, it is obvious that there must be additional business land and during the year the Board studied carefully possible extensions which it will probably recommend to the 1953 annual town meeting. It is a problem the citizens themselves must seriously ponder, for heavy growth means there must be adequate locations for the necessary stores and service centers. As a corollary to the needs for more and better business facilities, studies were made for public parking areas in Lexington Center. Considerable discussion was held on the so-called "Edison Way" project and it is expected that a solution will be presented jointly by the Planning Board and the Selectmen to 1953 town meeting. It is felt that it is incumbent upon the town to provide sufficient public parking as long as public street parking in the business area is limited and regulated by parking meters. As the statistics at the head of this report indicate, subdivision problems have consumed the major part of the Board's time. During the year there were nine subdivisions actually under way in Lexington. The total cost of the necessary roads, water mains, drains, and other requirements amounted to $293,000.00. These 186 ANNUAL REPORTS facilities are all paid for by the developer and are done under bonded agreements with the town for proper completion and for compliance to town specifications. The Board has recommended to the Board of Selectmen that upon completion of these new roads they immediately be accepted by the Town. Listed below is the data for the actual subdivisions of varying sizes which have been before the Board for tentative approval or for discussion. It is evident that the heavy growth of Lex- ington will continue kr several years. In keeping with the policy of previous years the population map has been kept up to date semi-annually. The Board owes many thanks to William H. Burns, Superintendent of Public Works and Town Engineer; and Harold E. Stevens, Town Counsel, for their con- tinued expert assistance and their interested cooperation. 1. No. subdivisions 2. Miles of streets value .1 3. Miles of drains 9 4. Miles of water 3 5. No. Tots 360 6. Value of bonds 3 $293,000.00 9 3.5 Respectfully submitted, ALAN G. ADAMS, Chairman WILLIAM G. POTTER DONALD D. HATHAWAY DONALD K. IRWIN AUDEN L. RIPLEY FREDERIC K. JOHNSON PARKING METER FUND December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Parking Meter Fund: START OF PARKING METER COLLECTIONS APRIL 15, 1950 Total Collection to December 31, 1952 Expenses Parking Meter Fund December 31, 1952 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer $23,501.75 7,8881.62 $15,620,13 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 187 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We hereby submit a report for the Recreation Committee covering the year ending December 31, 1952. PERMITS:— Football - Senior High -6, Junior High -4, Girl's Field Hockey -4, Track -3, Baseball—TO, Junior High -5, Tennis -3- BASEBALL— Bay's Club -10, C. Y. 0.-30, Town Team -24. SOFTBALL—League-100, Cub Scouts -15. TENNIS—Lexington Tennis Association -5. FIREPLACES -25. In connection with the winter program, applications were received and ar- rangements made for the following organizations to use the High Schcol and Fiske School Gyms: Community League, Boy's Club, Badminton Group, DeMalay and C. Y. O. Both facilities were used to their capacities. Permits were also issued for the NEAAU Swimming Meet, the annual pilgrim- age of the Boston Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the American Legion for the July 4th celebration. The recreation program for 1952 followed the pattern of the past years, being divided into a summer and winter program. The summer program was again highly successful. There was an increase in registration both at the swimming pool and on the playground, and a record was set for playground attendance. Play days with neighboring communities were continued this year and were popular with the chil- dren- During the hot weather more emphasis was stressed an the Arts and Craft program and the use of the shady area of the playgrounds. in 1953 the committee feels that the Arts and Crafts program should be expanded more than in 1952. During 1952 the sand area surrounding the swimming pool was cemented, the fence enclosing this area repaired, and additions to the filtering system at the pool were made. The 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. following recommendations are made: Land be purchased in the Woodhaven area for development in the future as a play area. That a part of the Aldrich property be developed as a little League baseball field. That the numerous layers of paint on the swimming pool be removed by sand blasting. That more bleachers of a semi permanent nature be purchased for the football field. That the tennis courts at North Lexington be resurfaced. Their condition is such that play on them is impossible and dangerous. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD W. FOLEY, Chairman ROBERT T. PERSON DONALD E. LEGRO MURRAY T. POTTER ERNEST J. CRERIE } ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT QF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts GEntlernen: The Cemetery Commissioners hereby submit their report of activities for the year 1952. Ail eernetecies have, had the customary. rnaintenanee and care usual- for their up -keep and growth including. care of the grou+wdA, driveways, trees- and shrubs, Munroe Cemetery required no special or extra work during the year. There were twenty-six (26) interments made in this cemetery during the year and four ((4) more lots were placed under perpetual care. Some trees were given a thorough trimming. Colonial Cemetery was taken care of in the usual way, and a new gate was placed at the entrance. This was a duplicate of the old one which had been in use kr many years. The Robbins Cemetery in East Lexington has been kept clean and the grass cut as often as necessary. At Westview Cemetery it was necessary to repair and re -surface the drive- ways; trees were trimmed extensively; many young pine trees were transplanted to form a screen on the Lexington -Bedford town line and the water supply was ex- tended in Sunset Section. Grading and layout work was continued in Sunset Section. There were ninety-one (91) interments made, thirty (30) lots and eleven (1 1) single graves sold during. 1952. The fence on Bedford Street was badly damaged when hit by a truck and the repairs costing $242.00 were paid to the town by an insurance company. Following the death of Mr. Frederick J. Spencer, the junior member of this board, Mr. George M. Hynes was appointed at a joint meeting of the Selectmen and the Cemetery Commissioners, to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. When our department went on a 5 -day week as did other town departments, it entailed an additional labor expense to prepare for Saturday, Sunday and early Monday funerals. The following funds were collected and turned over to the town collector: WESTVIEW CEMETERY Sale of Lots $3,445.00 Sale of Single Grave 236.25 Perpetual Care Fund 3,561.10 Interments 1,842.00 Green & L. Device 444.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1;Ef9 foundations 39730 Interest 3.33 Rent from house 120.00 Flower Urns 54.00 $10,103.18 Fence damage 242.00 MUNROE CEMETERY $10,345.18 Perpetual Care Fund $700.00 Annual Care 132.25 I nterments 499.00 Green & L. Device 126.00 Foundations 173.00 $1,630.25 The collections received during the year amounted to approximately 50% of the total maintenance cost expended during the year on all four cemeteries main- tained by the Town. This fact is presented to show that the cemeteries are con- tinuing to a large extent, to be partially self supporting. The Commissioners extend their thanks to the various departments of the Town for the assistance rendered by them. Also our appreciation is extended to the personnel of the Cemetery Department for the loyal support and efficient ser- vice they have rendered to us. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM G. POTTER, Chairman GEORGE M, HYNES GAIL W. SMITH Lexington Cemetery Commissioners REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Retirement respectfully'SOW-nits its 'thirteenth annual report covering the operations of the Town of Lexington Contributory Retirement System for the calendar year ending December 31, 1952. During the year the Board'held 'twelve meetings, On August 1, 1952 Alexis Shea, the elected 'member of our Board, 'resigned and an election was held on August 8, 1952 to fill the unexpired term and Arthur Silva was elected. A brief review of the operations of the System during the year, together wtth a financial statement and a list of pensioners are herewith submitted: 190 ANNUAL REPORTS Retired member 1952 Charles E. Moloy Death of member 1952 Frederick J. Spencer (succeeded by beneficiary Ellen P. Spencer) Department Town Offices Department Assessors INCOME STATEMENT FOR 1952 Ledger Assets December 31, 1951 Income Contributions from Members: Group A Group B Late entry payments Group A Contributions from Town: Pension Fund Military Service Expenses Workmen's Compensation Interest Received: From Bonds " Cooperative Banks " Federal Savings & Loan Asso. Savings Banks Interest Accrued December 31, 1952 increase in market value of stocks Increase in Federal Savings & Loan Shares ,.,,,,...., 16,693.48 6,980.87 653.33 19,333.05 350.10 325.00 36.12 3,271.90 60.00 203.22 2,030.55 Disbursements Annuity Payments 1,485.68 Pension Payments 17,007.92 Survivorship Payments 1,853.12 Accidental Death Benefit 1,955.18 Refunds 4,981.73 Expenses 330.00 Decrease of Assets Amortization Decrease in market value of stocks 3.91 659.86 Date Retired May 13, 1952 Date Deceased May 2, 1952 $201,696.55 24,327.68 20,044.27 5,565.67 550,00 1,417.79 47.66 $253,649.62 27,613.63 663.77 Ledger Assets December 31, 1952 $225,372.22 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1952 Assets Cash in bank and on hand Securities: Bonds (book value) U. 5. Bonds Series G 81,000.00 Am. Tel. & Tel. 2%a % '87 Deb. 5,127,41 N. Y. Tel. & Tel. 31/a % '78 Ref. Mtg. 5,065.29 Stocks (market value) Bankers Trust Co. 4,825.00 Chase National Bank 4,037.50 Chemical Bank & Trust Co. 4,825.00 First National Bank of Boston 4,700.00 Manhattan Co. 3,287.50 Merchants National Bank of Boston 2,950.00 National City Bank 4,912.50 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 2,900.00 Second National Bank of Boston 5,775,00 State Street Trust Co. 6,650.00 19] $2,588.05 91,192.70 44,862.50 Cooperative Bank Shares 2,000.00 Federal Savings & Loan Shares (book value) 7,392.66 Savings Banks Deposits: Andover Savings Banks 2,329.60 Cambridge Savings Bank 5,000.00 Chelsea Savings Bank 2,285.13 Dedham Savings Bank 4,000.00 East Cambridge Savings Bank 1,289.36 Eliot Savings Bank 1,164.24 Hingham Savings Bank 1,911.36 Hudson Savings Bank 3,030.00 Newburyport Savings Bank 5,000.00 Lexington Savings Bank 10,000.00 Lynn Savings Bank 2,279.90 Marlboro Savings Bank 3,500.00 Melrose Savings Bank 2,403.99 Middlesex Inst. for Savings 3,559.93 Natick Five Cent Savings 1,232.05 Newton Five Cent Savings 2,969.69 Newton Savings Bank 3,549.21 Amesbury Savings Bank 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 2,276.08 192 ANNUAL REPORTS Winchester Savings Bank Woburn Savings Bank Interest Accrued an Bonds December 31, 1952 Liabilities Annuity Savings Fund Annuity Reserve Fund Military Service Credit Fund Pension Fund Expense Fund Workmen's Compensation Fund PENSIONERS — Name Blakely, Chester L. Brenton, Walter Cataido, Antonio Cavanaugh, Thomas F. Cosgrove, John T. Eaton, Lenore B. Ferry, Antonio Hannaford, Robert E. Hayes, Roland N. Holman, Walter Longbottom, Fred Marshall, Ralph H. Mason, William B. Mitchell, Lawrence G. Murray, John L. Muzzey, Helen Nichols, Emma Nutt, Henry J. Paladina, Sebastian° Ryan, Alice M. (beneficiary of George V. Ryah) Rycroft, Peter Spencer, Ellen P. (beneficiary of Fred J. Spencer) Sullivan, lames G. Taylor, Edward W. Wallin, Charles W. Whiting, Marioh E. (beneficiary of George Whiting) 1,277.51 2,429.11 DECEMBER 31, 1952 Department Animal Inspector School Highway School Engineer School Highway Highway School Water & Sewer Budding Cemetery School Welfare Public Works Library Library Park Dumps 76,786.31 550.00 $225,372,22 144,463.59 15,814.78 1,612.08 62,330.27 1,132.28 19.22 $225,372.22 Date Retired Sept. 1, 1947 Jan. 30, 1939 May 1, 1949 Feb. 10, 1947 May 20, 1948 Mar. 15, 1948 Feb. 1, 1938 Sept. 3, 1943 Apr. 30, 1950 Mar. 1, 1944 Feb. 1, 1940 June 1, 1949 May 11, 1950 July 1, 1940 Aug. 13, 1944 June 1, 1941 Jan. 1, 1940 June 1, 1949 June 1, 1948 Park June 15, 1951 Water & Sewer Feb, 9, 1940 Assessors Highway Fire Park Call Fireman Nov. 17, 1949 Apr, 2, 1943 Jan. 1, 1943 Nov. 25, 1938 July 3, 1948 Respectfully submitted, HOWARD 5. 0. NICHOLS, Chairman ARTHUR SSILVA FRANK D. WALKER, Secretary TOWN~ QF LEXINGTON REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK. To the Honorable Board o+ Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: 193 December 3,1, 1952.. Following is the report of• the Town Clerk's 6epartment for the year 1952. including all licenses issued, and fees collected, fees collected being turned -over to the Town: Male Dog Licenses issued 834 1 void 833 @ $2,00 $1,666.00 Female Dog Licenses Issued 139 @ 5.00 495.00. Spayed Dog Licenses Issued 592 @ 2.00 1,184.00 Kennel Licenses Issued 3 @ 25.00 75.00• Kennel Licenses Issued 4 @ 10.00 40.00 Transfer Licenses Issued 2 @ .25 .50 Military Licenses. Issued 20 @ Free Total $3,660.50 Total Number of Dogs Licensed 1593 SPORTING LICENSES Resident Citizen Fishing Issued 329 2 void Citizen Hunting Issued Citizen Sporting Issued Citizen, Minor Fishing Issued• Citizen- Female Fishing Issued Citizen Minor Trapping Issued Citizen Trapping Issued 327 @ 3.25 $1,062.75 200 4 void 194 ANNUAL REPORTS Alien Fishing Issued Duplicates Issued Citizen Sporting Issued Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 1 @ 6 @ 44 @ 32 2 void 7.75 .50 Free 30 @ Free Non -Resident Citizen Special Fishing Issued 1 @ 2.75 Citizen Hunting Issued 2 @ 15.25 Citizen Military or Naval Sporting 28 1 void 27 @ 2.00 Total Total Number of Sporting Licenses Issued 877 7.75 3.00 2.75 30.50 54.00 $2,684.50 OTHER LICENSES, MORTGAGES AND DISCHARGES Marriage Licenses Issued 158 ri. $2.00 $ 316.00 Mortgages Recorded 1,598.55 Discharges Recorded 129.12 Certified Certificates 211.00 Miscellaneous 30.50 Pole Locations 169.00 Gasoline Permits 69 (a) .50 34.50 SUMMARY Dog Licenses Issued $3,660.50 Sporting Licenses Issued Z684.50 196; @ 3.25 637.00. Marriage Licenses Issued 316.00 124. Mortgages Recorded 1,598.55 3 void Discharges Recorded 129.12 Certified Certificates 211,00 12.1 ® 5,25= 635.25 Miscellaneous 30.50 53 @ 1.25 66.25• Pole Locations 169.00 50. Gasoline Permits 34.50 1 void Total $8,833.67 49 @ 2.25 110.25 10 @ 2.25 22.50 12 2 void 10 @ 5.25 52.56 Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOWN OF LEXINGTON BIRTHS BY MONTHS 1952 In Lexington Total Males Females 35 0 0 36 0 0 16 25 0 0 16 32 0 0 12 33 0 0 15 35 0 0 16 35 0 0 17 31 0 0 15 30 0 0 16 28 0 0 13 23 0 1 12 22 0 0 16 Out of Lexington Males Females 20 15 20 9 20 18 19 18 16 14 15 10 6 195 Totals Males Females 20 15 16 16 12 15 16 17 15 16 13 12 16 20 9 20 18 19 18 16 14 15 11 6 365 0 1 184 180 184 181 The parentage of children was as follows: Both Parents born in United States 330 Both Parents born in Foreign Countries 4 One Parent born in United States 31 One Parent born in Foreign Country 31 Both Parents born in Lexington 2 One Parent born in Lexington 45 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk MARRIAGES BY MONTHS 1952 Bride's Groom's Bride's Groom's Bride's First Second Second Third Third 6 2 2 0 0 12 1 1 1 1 5 3 3 0 0 7 1 2 1 0 18 1 2 0 0 28 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 4 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 i 2 0 0 5 6 0 1 Months Totals January 8 February 14 March 8 April 9 May 20 June 30 July 6 August 22 September 21 October 11 November 13 December 14 Groom's First 6 12 5 7 19 27 6 5 18 17 20 18 11 11 12 11 9 7 176 152 145 22 27 2 4 Number of Marriages Recorded 176 Residents Non -Residents Solemnized in other places Age of oldest Groom Age of oldest Bride Age of youngest Groom Age of youngest Bride 182 170 75 70 61 17 15 JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk 196 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE: TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen; Following is the report of the Town Treasurer for the year 1952: Cash on hand January 1, 1952 $2,302,140.11 Receipts during year 1952 .. 3,178,766.14 Expenditures during year 1952 per Warrants . Balance on hand January 1, 1953 $1,301,236.71 REPORT Of TAX TITLE ACCOUNT Number of Tax Titles on hand Dec. 31, 1951 63 Number of New Tax TitIes Added 1952 20 83 Number of Tax Titles Released 1952 9 74 Number of Tax Titles Foreclosed 1952 1 Number of Tax Titles on hand Dec. 31, 1952 73 TOTAL AMOUNT $5,875.65 5,480,906.25 4,179, 669.54 LEXINGTON TRUST COMPANY Bank Deposits in the Name of the Town of Lexington JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer Balance December 31, 1952 $995,1.0040 Balance December 31, 1952 per check book $873,171.76 Outstanding Checks December 31, 1952 128,780.14 1,001,951.90 WAN -ant #1 — 1953 6,851,30 $5195,100.60. *995,100.60 FIRST NATIONAL, Rog Of ROSTON Balance Qecember 31, 1952 per statement $1,980.28 Balance December 31, 1952 per check book $1,980.28 THE NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK OF BOSTON Balance Decerr+ber 31, 1.252 per statement $2,000.00 Balance December 31, 1952 per check book $2,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 197 THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1952 per s1.at@n'ent • $1,772.81 Balance December 31, 1.952 per check bodk $1,772.81 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON Balance beam'ber 31, 1952 per statement $392,649.31 Balance December 31, 1952 per check book $392,649.31 THE DAY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON Balance December 31, 1952 per statement $1,281.13 Balance December 31, 1952 per check book $1,281.13 SUMMARY OF TOWN TREASURER'S CASH Lexington Trust Company $873,171.76 On hand 15,483.91 First National Bank of Boston 1,9$0.28 Second National Bank of Boston 1,772.81 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 2,000.00 Merchants National Bank of Boston 392,649.31 Day Trust Company of Boston 1,281.13 Withholding Tax 12,897.51 Balance on hand January 1, 1953 $1,301,236.71 TOWN OF LEXINGTON CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer Total in account December 31, 1952 In office or transit 336.21 United States Savings Bonds 81,000.00 American Telephone Company (Shares) 5,127 41 New York Tel. & Tel. Company (Shares) 5,065.29 Stocks: Bankers Trust Co. 4,825.00 Chase National Bank 4,037.50 Chemical Bank & Trust Co, 4,825.00 First National Bank of Boston 4,700.00 Manhattan Company 3,287.50 Merchants National Bank of Boston 2,950.00 National City Bank 4,912.50 National Shawmut Bank of Boston 2,900.00 Second National Bank of Boston 5,775.00 State Street Trust Company 6,650.00 Cooperative Bank Shares 2,000.00 Federal Savings & Loan Shares 7,392.66 Total on Deposit 79,038.15 Interest Accrued on Bonds December 31, 1952 550.00 $225,372.22 $225,372.22 Respect -fully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Treasurer 198 ANNUAL REPORTS STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Treasure; of the Contributory Retirement System Funds of the Town of Lexington for the year 1952: Total in Account December 31, 1952 Deposit not on interest: Lexington Trust Company Deposits on interest: Andover Savings Bank Cambridge Savings Bank Chelsea Savings Bank Dedham Savings Bank East Cambridge Savings Bank Eliot Savings Bank Hingham Savings Bank Hudson Savings Bank Newburyport Savings Bank Lexington Savings Bank Lynn Savings Bank Marlboro Savings Bank Melrose Savings Bank Middlesex 4nst. kr Savings Natick Five Cent Savings Newton Center Savings Bank Newton Savings Bank Provident Inst. for Savings Quincy Savings Bank Rockland Savings Bank Somerville Savings Bank Wakefield Savings Bank Waltham Savings Bank West Newton Savings Bank Weymouth Savings Bank Winchester Savings Bank Woburn Savings Bank United States Savings Bonds American Telephone Company (Shares) New York Tel. & Tel. Company (Shares) Stocks: Bankers Trust Company Chase National Bank $2,251.84 2,329.60 5,000.00 2,285.13 4,000.00 1,289.36 1,164.24 1,91 1.36 3,030.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 2,279.90 3,500.00 2,403.99 3,559.93 1,232.05 2,969.69 3,549.21 2,293.63 1,206.87 2,273.28 2,364.46 1,160.91 4,000.00 2,000.00 2,276.08 1,277.51 2,429.11 81,000.00 5,127.41 5,065.29 4,825.00 4,037.50 $225,372.22 2,251.84 76,786.31 91,192.70 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 199 Chemical Bank & Trust Compacy 4,825.00 First National Bank of Boston 4,700.00 Manhattan Company 3,287.50 Merchants National Bank of Boston 2,950.00 National City Bank 4,912.50 National Sbawmut Bank of Boston 2,900.00 Second National Bank of Boston 5,775.00 State Street Trust Company 6,650.00 44,862.50 Cooperative Bank Shares 2,000.00 2,000.00 Interest Accrued on Bonds December 31, 1952 550.00 550.00 Federal Savings & Loan Shares 7,392.66 7,392.66 Cash: In office or transit 336.21 336.21 Total Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. CARROLL, $225,372.22 Treasurer 200 ANNUAL REpOR1 S COMPARATIVE DEATH RATE BY MONTH — 1952 (still Births Excluded) o4D rn 'n '7 M t`7 qqoo r, Cn I� r. c• Ci — — NCOn - — *0). ..V 9D N v1 -- p. GD C7 — 0 O O ^ f..— C. D. 0 gr. r. — •0 if]'7 -- C] 0 O O 0 0 •N N tt].N O N r- -r to V coo• a— —O OO 00 '61v NN. ^t' o N�r3 NCV NCI —0 OO 00 ^0 00 N 00 60• co ON .O: n7N 00 0 0 0 0 — 0 con 0 — ?'.70. in CN •D•0 Cn— 00 00 00 NN Nn 0 0 3 2•oa. .-N -7 .—n 00 00 00 —0 111 C. 00 3 My 0 n t u' 7 O Li-) • D I. O O 0— O 0 •0 C] N 0 ,-- 04 a 0. •0 •0-e N. cO •0- .--0 --0 00 N u7 CO ON a D. NN C. •0 C1— 00 r0 00 'N N.N 00 N N •D•O 0 0 0 0 0 V M 0. "7 O JAMES J. CARROLL, Town Clerk. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 201 PORT Of THE EAST MIDDLESEX MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board df Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts antfernetr The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project presents an eloquent example of intercommunity co-operation to obtain economic and efficient results for the general public benefit not obtainable by any one of the municipalities on an in- dependent basis. After eight years of experience all the original member com- munities continue in the Project with no known expression of dissatisfaction, and "the towns that have joined the gioup'from time' to time have '1 artnoniousty fitted into the affiliation with no sense of discrimination. With few exceptions the ap- propriations recommended annually for each separate municipality 'have been ap- proved and each municipality feels that it has derived benefits in mosquito control commensurate with its appropriation, considering the stage of development of con- trol measures in their areas. Framingham joined the Project this year, making eleven participating munici- palities. The others are: Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Welleaiey •ani8 Weston. This comprises an area of approximately 125 square miles, and a population of almost half a mil- lion. The total of the separate appropriations was $42,000. and total expenditures $39,967. making a per capita cost of under ten cents. A liberal balance at the end of the fiscal year (October 31st) is necessary to meet the costs until new ap- propriatidhs become available, most of them not until May of the following year. (See detailed tables). THE 1952 PROGRAM The winter and early spring work was curtailed because of a shortage of funds carried over from the previous year. Maintenance and repair work on equipment, and a reasonable amount of drainage was accomplished, however, by the three permanent foremen. The warm weather in early spring commenced the hatching of mosquitoes earl- ier than usual at a time when labor was difficult to obtain, but with aricraft sup- port and the use of college students, teachers and clerks over week -ends the most essential spraying was achieved. Mosquito invasion of the Project area from out- side communities where adequate control work is not performed reduced the ap- parent success in the area. Heavy rains, followed by intensely hot weather in the summer, and the pro- tracted warm weather in the fall, necessitated more emphasis on spraying and less on drainage than had been planned. Because of adverse weather conditions the results of the control work were somewhat below expectations. AIRCRAFT SERVICE The use of planes and helicopters to spray inaccessible areas is essential today. The demand by agriculture this year made it difficult to always obtain this equip - 202 ANNUAL REPORTS ment when necessary. However, approximately 7,000 acres were sprayed at an operating cost of $3,173.06, or less than a flying cost of fifty cents per acre. PERSONNEL Obtaining sufficient and satisfactory labor continues to be the most difficult problem. Although hourly compensation was increased last fall, still it was not possible to compete successfully for qualified personnel. Confronted with this situation the Commission has voted further wage increases kr all employees this fall, giving laborers $1.35 per hour and foremen $1.75 per hour. MEETINGS The Commissioners held five meetings during the year. Among other items acted upon or discussed were the admission of Framingham to the Project at the January meeting, and the problem of the rate of compensation for different grades of personnel at the October meeting. The Board at all its meetings re dews with the Superintendent the proposed program, current work, the success of mosquito control in different areas as re- vealed by sampling, financial status, and other matters. EQUIPMENT The equipment belonging to the Project totals a value of fifty-eight hundred ($5,800) dollars as listed below: 1940 -- 1 ton truck 1946 — V ton truck 1947 — Jeep 1949 — 1/2 ton truck 1948 — motorcycle servi-car 1950 — motorcycle servi-car 1951 — motorcycle servi-car 1951 — station wagon $200. 350. 400. 800. 200. 400. 600. 1,700" There are two 11/2 ton trucks on loan from the U. S. Public Health Service. Compressor and equipment Four pumps Spraying equipment Tools and shop equipment Office typewriter $500. 200. 50. 300. 100. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 203 204 ANNUAL REPORTS FIELD RECORDS Amounts of insecticide sprayed, the linear feet of culvert and the linear feet of ditch constructed and cleaned are recorded below for 1952. Ditching Cities & Towns Insecticide Culvert New Reclaimed Cleaned Gals. Feet Feet Feet Feet Arlington 620 4,102 Belmont 290 30 17,023 Brookline 718 150 460 5,160 Cambridge 1,283 3,125 Framin•iham 2,534 45 1;950 3,700 4,365 Lexington 3,004 Newton 3,106 2,502 Waltham 2,263 180 100 23,735 Watertown 519 Wellesley 1,411 695 960 17,305 Weston 2,145 16 7,603 2,329 Totals 17,893 61 3,005 12,823 79,646 Gals. Feet Feet Feet Feet The accumulated figures for culvert, new, and reclaimed ditches since March 1946 amounts to 165,999 feet reclaimed (approximately 31 miles), 85,038 feet of new ditching (16 miles), and 3,034 feet culvert. FINANCIAL This financial account is kr the fiscal year from November 4, 1951 through November 1, 1952. The balance of $8,759.66 in 1951 has been increased by $4.78 (see "correction" below) by delayed refund from the N. E. Tel Co. back credited to an account March 1, 1952 Expeditures totaled $39,142.81 Balance $11,621,63. CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES (1) ASSIGNED EXPENDITURES: Labor $20,985.81 Insecticide 3,189.37 Aircraft service 3,173.06 Other expenditures 498.78 500 gals. of DDT from M.D.C. valued at $815.00 Bills outstanding on November 1, 1952—$32.65 (2) UNASSIGNED EXPENDITURES: Superintendent $4,786.60 Clerk 1,437.10 Other 374.04 Insurance 1,323.34 Shop repairs, equipment 233.41 Field tools 129.22 Spray equipment 492.86 Motorcycle repairs, etc. 457.77 Truck repairs, gas, etc. 2,043.22 DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENDITURES I0 m x nw 1-' NuMco a -I ▪ o .' N 0 ',t P) N N in w .▪ -d• in in ae a o ry e • ,n in in. ▪ t� n coo 0 0 m cr. N N N w 6,035.01 (def. 400.74) Iw r• CI o• o ' N KO N. 0 0' M r. n N a r. rh , o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0000000000 o a v o a 0 o 0 0 o a 1 1 1 2 1 11 l n 1 s 0 rn m . No rT 0 v in ❑. 0 0 0 O P en • co C'7 coni ‘O Lri — wr ler 0 o 0 0 C7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o O O 0 O O 0 P. 0 a s 0 O 0 0 o v o a o o 0 o a 00000000000 0 u7 Ca rrr a 0 u] a In0. 0 69- CO f• CO CO CO • -4- y v 'CI 8co co cO 00 V 'C Q u8c a p cr- CO C F u7 • V) 2 n C ' o rN. 0 N p '0 N y N Cb n a [7 C !n r. O op o 0' ' in m^ V CO CP. M N N —'0 N u', N. 429, O -o G) LA v E C .c o E g • t t ii 3 2 3 3 3 3 ❑: z Correct balance for 1951 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 205 BREAKIZOWN. QE EXPENDITURES IN 1952 $20,985.81 4,004,37 3,173.06 498.78 Labor Insecticide Aircraft Other Bills Total assigned only $28,680.25 Total assigned expenditures $,28,680.25 11,277,56 Total unassigned expenditures Total expenditures (includes $815. from M.D.C.) $39,957.81 APPROPRIATIONS Requested Appropriated Requested Municipalities 1952 1952 1953 Increase Arlington $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 Belmont 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 500.00 Brookline 1,500:00 1,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 Cambridge 3,400.00 3,400.00 3,400,00 Framingham 4,600.00 8,000.00 3,400.00 Lexington 8,000.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 3,000.00 Newton 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 Waltham 4,500.00 4,500.00 5,500.00 1,000.00 Watertown 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 500.00 Wellesley 4,500.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 500.00 Weston 8,000.00 5,000.00 8,000.00 3,000.00 Totals $42,000.00 $54,900.00 $12,900.00 These appropriations total $54,900.00, making overallper capita cost of about ten cents in an area of approximately one hundred twenty-five square miles. No provision was made in this budget for mist -blower or fogging equipment. The amounts recommended show an increaae in practically every instance, made necessary by the increases voted in compensation, and the increased cost of all items of supplies and replacements. Considered on a basis of per capita cost and benefits in health and comfort to the people in the area, the appropd- tions are well justified, and the Commission hopes that each participating com- munity will meet their assignment. Comas isteipirlog K. 8. Pine, Chaimsan, Belmont J. T. Mulcahy, Secretary; Waltham J. P. Bower, Arlington R. F. Wagner, Brookline E. W. Davis, Cambridge D. Maxon, Framingham Signed, CURTIS M. HILLIARD, for the Commission W. M. Burns, Lexington H. W. Kingsbury, Newton J. A. Colbert, Watertown C. M. Hilliard, Wellesley D. R. McMullin, Weston 206 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND 1952 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 1-1-52 $14,101 ,48 Principal $1,000. U. S. Treasury 2%a's-1960/55 $939.43 1,000 U. S. Treasury 214's—Series G 1,000,00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 287.05 $2,500. U. 5. Savings Bonds—Series G 2,500.00 10,000. U. S. Bonds --series G 10,000.00 $14,101.48 income: Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts—Bridge Charitable Fund Income Receipts—Gerry ELIZABETH B. GERRY FUND Principal 1-1-52 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Deposit Lexington Trust Co. $100. U. 5. Treasury 2%a's-1960/55 $1,000. U. 5. Treasury 21/2 %--Series G Income: Income Receipts Less transfer to "Bridge" Fund $2,274.20 Respectfully submitted, $14,726.48 $898.74 396.58 60.67 $1,355.99 $680.26 500.00 93.94 1,000.00 $2,274.20 $60.67 60.67 None HOWARD 5. 0. NICHOLS THOMAS G. LYNAH CLARENCE A. WALKER TOWN OF LEXINGTON 207 FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUSTS 1952 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 Income; Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts Balance 12-31-52 $500.00 $302.06 23.97 20B ANNUAL REPORTS CEMETERY TROST FUNI$-44unm Principal 1-1-52 Received from Town of Lexington $3$,735.00 700.00 Principal as of 12-31-52 .... $39,435.00 Refund 150.00 $30,435.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $39,285.00 Deposit --Warren Institution for Savings 9,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts $326.03 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 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 1-1-52 Income Receipts $742.04 71.53 $813.57 HALLEE 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 bcy 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 Railioad 5's-1995.. $1,000.00 Income: Balance 1-1-52 $44.17 Interest on Bond 60.00 $104.17 Less disbursements for cash prizes 50.00 Balance 12-31.52 $54.17 $39,435.00 150.00 $39,285.00 $778.67 1,614.89 $2,395.56 500.00 Balance 12-31-52 $1,895.56 COLONIAL CEMETERY FUND Principal $1,100.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,100.00 Income: Balance 1-1-52 $199,05 Income Receipts 65.53 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington $264.98 50.00 $214.58 FREDERICK L. EMERY FUND $5,000.00 was bequested 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. 5. Treasury 234's--1960/55 $1,000.00 10 Paid-up Shares Lexington Cooperative Bank .. 2,000.00 U. 5. War Bonds—Series G 2,000,04) Incomes Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts $5,000.00 $100.67 15.1.25 $,251.92 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 209 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 U. 5. War Bonds -Series G $4,000.00 Deposit -Lexington Trust Co. 27.65 Deposit -North Avenue Savings Bank 585.26 Income -Schools Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts $4,612.91 $167,57 70.12 $237.69 Less disbursements for medals 41.04 Balance 12-31-52 $196.65 Income -Cemetery: Balance 1-1-52 $220.25 Income Receipts 55.31 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 210 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts 296.63 20.66 Balance 12-31-52 $317.29 HAYES FOUNTAIN FUND A balance remaining after the erection of the Hayes Fountain of $862.72, by vote of the town, a permanent fund was created, the income to be available for the care of the fountain and the grounds around it Principal $862.72 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $862.72 Income: Balance 1-1-52 ...., Income Receipts $393.16 32.68 Balance 12-31-52 $425.84 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. $275.56 Principal as of 1-1-52 50.00 income on Principal Deposit Fund $225.56 JONAS GAMMELL LEGACY James Gemmell, born in Lexington, October 20, 1820. A clause in his will gave to Lexington $500. 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 1-1-52 142.95 Income Receipts 16.79 Balance 12-31-52 $159,74 HARRIET R. GILMORE LEGACY Harriet Robinson, born in Lexington, November 8, 1806. Under her will a legacy of $500. 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 $290.32 2.64 Principal as of 12-31-52 $292.96 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $107.96 Student Loans 185.00 $292.96 EDITH C. REDMAN BATTLE GREEN TRUST FUND Principal $500.00 Income on Principal Deposit 12.58 5512.58 Deposit -Lexington Savings Bank $512.58 GEORGE 0. SMITH LEGACY George 0. Smith, born in Lexington, January 2, 1832. Under his will a legacy of $2,500. 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's--1960/55 1,878.85 $2,452.50 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 211 Income: Income Receipts Less payments to Lexington Field & Garden Club 212 ANNUAL REPORTS Income: $35.90 Income Receipts 35.90 Less payments to Town of Lexington None GEORGE W. TAYLOR FLAG FUND Clause No. 30, Miss Amy R. 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 ne•.erthe- 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 1-1-52 $534.19 Income Receipts 63,79 $597.98 GORGE W. TAYLOR TREE FUND Clause No. 31, Miss Amy R. 'i a k is will: If I shall not have made such provisions in my lifetime, I give, devise and be- queath to the inhabitants of rhe Town of Lexington, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, said sum 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. Princ`pa! $2,000.00 U. 5. War Bonds—Series G 2,000.00 Inc me: Balance 1-1-52 $545.49 Income Receipts 64.07 $609.56 WILLIAM A. TOWER MEMORIAL PARK FUND By deed of gift from Mss Ellen M. Tower dated September 17, 1926, and accepted by vote of the Town November 26, 1928, the sum of $10,000. was plated 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. Prinicpal $10,000.00 U. S. War Bonds—Series G $8,000.00 Deposit—Warren Institution for Savings 2,000.00 $10,000,00 250.00 250.00 None WESTVIEW CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Principal 1-1-52 $46,960.25 Received from Town of Lexington 4,191.00 Principal as of 12-31-52 U. 5. War Bonds—Series G Deposit—Lexington Trust Co. Income: Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts Less disbursement to Town of Lexington Balance 12-31-52 $51,151.25 $46,500.00 4,651.25 $51,151.25 $1,305.84 1,154.11 $2,459.95 1,000.00 $1,459.95 EMMA I. FISKE ADAMS SCHOOL FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1929, it was voted to accept a gift of $500. under the will of Emma I. Fiske, the same to be used for decoration and/or equipment of Primary or Primary Department of the Adams School. Principal 1-1-52 $139.51 Income an Principal Deposit 3.50 $143.01 EMMA I. FISKE FLOWER FUND At a meeting held July 27, 1930, it was voted that the town accept a gift in the amount of $300. under the will of Emma 1. Fiske to be invested and the income used to place three bouquets of flowers around monument in her family lot in Munroe Cemetery on Memorial Day and September 15th of each year. Principal $300.00 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Income: Balance 1-1-52 Income Receipts $300.00 3.66 3.78 $7.44 Less disbursements 6.00 Balance 12-31-52 $1.44 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 213 LOUISE E. WILKINS FLOWER FUND In 1951, Louise E. Wilkins paid to the Town of Lexington $75.00 for a flower fund for Lot 24, Range D., Hillside Section, Westview Cemetery, the income to be used for the purchase of flowers to be placed on the lot on each Memorial Day. 214 ANNUAL REPORTS 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 assist needy young girls in obtaining an education. Principal $2,000.00 Principal 1-1-52 $75.85 U. 5. Treasury Bonds—Series G $2,000.00 Income Receipts 1.88 $77.73 Less disbursements 1.50 Principal $76.23 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $76.23 LEROY S. 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. S. War Bonds—Series G $5,000.00 llncome: Balance 1-1-52 $534.90 Income Receipts 125.00 659.90 Less disbursements to Town of Lexington 493.01 Balance 12-31-52 $166.89 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, Principal $4,577.47 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $4,577.47 Income: Balance 1-1-52 $203.11 Income Receipts 125.57 $328.68 Less disbursements $63.00 $265.68 Income: Income Receipts $50.00 Less payments to Lexington School Committee50.00 Balance 12-31-52 None SARAH E. RAYMOND TRUST In 1945 the Town accepted a gift of $500.00 under the will of Franklin T. Raymond to be known as "The Sarah E. Raymond Library Fund", the income to be used for the purchase of books for the Cary Memorial Library. Principal $500.00 Deposit—Provident Institution for Savings .. $500.00 Income: Income Receipts $12.50 Lass payments to Cary Memorial Library 12.50 Balance 12-31-52 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 West- view Cemetery". Principal $1,343.39 Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank $1,343.39 Balance 1-1-52 $1,458.89 Income Receipts 36.69 Balance 12-31-52 $1,495.58 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 $3,000.00 Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank 1-1-52 $229.81 income Receipts 80.76 Balance 12-31-52 $310.57 TOWN OF LEXINGTON EVERETT MULLIKEN—HASTINGS PARK FUND Principal $5,000. U. S. Treasury "G' Bonds Income: Deposit—Lexington Savings Bank Income Receipts Less disbursements $5,000.00 215 $5,000.00 $253.13 131.16 216 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER "To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts 'Gentlemen: December 31, 1952. 384.29 I submit herewith the report of the Engineering Division for the year ending 15.00 December 31, 1952: The Engineering Division is still mainly concerned with furnishing construction services for various projects throughout the town. This work again included preparation of pians, specifications, contracts, in- spection during construction, preparation of assessments, plans, and assessment of betterment costs. Balance 12-31-52 $369.29 GEORGE GILMORE FUND The sum of $10,000.00 the income there`rom to be used as the town may from time to time vote; and if at any tirne a special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the principal of said fund may be applied, then the prin- cipal of said fund may be so applied upon vote of Town Meeting authorizing same. Principal $10,000.00 $9,000.00 U. S. Treasury $9,078.35 Lexington Savings Bank 921.65 10,000.00 Income: Lexington Savings Bank 12-31-51 $127.53 Income Receipts 364.33 Balance 12-31-52 $491.86 ALBERT BALL TENNEY MEMORIAL FUND The sum of $4,000.00 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 $4,000.00 U. 5. Treasury—Series "G" Income Receipts Paid to Town of Lexington $4,000.00 $100.00 100.00 Balance 12-31-52 Respectfully submitted, HOWARD 5. O. NICHOLS THOMAS G. LYNAH CLARENCE A. WALKER None Designs, estimates of cost, and records of cost of work done by town forces, were also supplied by the Engineering Department. Details of the extent of work and unit costs for contract work and also work done by town forces may be found in the report of the Superintendent of Public Works. This has been done to avoid duplication in reporting the work of the Public Works Department. Considerable time has been spent by the Town Engineer in conference with the Army Engineers regarding proposed construction in the Wood Street area; with the Selectmen and Sewerage Committee of the Town of Bedford concerning possible connections of the Town of Bedford with the Lexington sewerage system; with the Metropolitan District Commission during the negotiations for extending the Metropolitan Sewer to the new 24" line lust off Grant Street. The Town En- gineer has also been present at most of the Planning Board meetings and also, upon request, at meetings of various town boards and committees requesting information or assistance. We have also furnished all construction inspection for subdivision or streets constructed under Planning Board regulations. It is becoming increasingly evident that the growth of Lexington will continue for some time to come, With this expansion, many new problems have arisen that must be met rather soon. With our present staff it is very difficult to prepare anything but plans and specifications for current work, There should be contin- uous preliminary planning for projects that we know will be necessary in the near future. In conclusion I with 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, Town Engineer. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 217 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: In accordance with Article XVIII, Section 1 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 1952. During 1952, Lexington again experienced continued pressure for extensions of various municipal services. This pressure was reflected again in the activities reported in the function of the Public Works Department. This report covers the work of the Public Works Department only; and a separate report has been given under the office of the Town Engineer 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: Administration Engineering Clerical Parks Mechanics and Janitors Highway Water and Sewer Labor Pool Plumbing & BIdg. Inspector Wire Inspector 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 3 3 3 3 3 7 6 7 5 4 6 7 7 7 7 5 6 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 29 2 2 31 27 1 1 1 1 2 2 29 24 1 1 1 1 Totals 59 62 60 58 52 HIGHWAY DIVISION HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTfON: Contract let -out last year for street construc- tion, including drainage, covering the following streets was completed during the year at an additional cost of $696.00, making the total contract price $53,303.50. Street Cary Avenue Aerial Street Woodland Road Length 1910' 538' 1525' Paved Areas 5104 sq. yds. 1450 " " 4100 " Total Drainage 2451' - 12" conc. pipe 116•_15„ " '• 80' - 24" " " 3973' 10650 sq. yds.—ay. cost per foot—$13.42. 218 ANNUAL REPORTS During this year two contracts were let -out for street construction, including drainage, covering ten streets. Amount of work completed and costs are indicated below: Street Wilson Road Barrymeade Drive Preston Road Independence Avenue Hillcrest Street Woodcliffe Road Hudson Road Munroe Road Normandy Road Underwood Avenue CONTRACT Contract Length Area Pavement Total Drainage Price 790' 720' 1445' 581' 460' 2380' 1006' 1770' 1464' 860' 2150 sq. 1950 " 3850 " 1550 " 1250 " 6350 " 2700 " 4750 " 3900 " 2300 " yds. 15' - 8" Conc. Pipe 2343' - 12" " " 130' - 15" " 138' 15" " 11476' 30750 sq. yds. $89,563.24 Note:—Drainage pipe was already [aid in the Woodhaven Section, and the only work necessary on these drains was adjusting 13 gate boxes and 8 catch basins to grade. CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION: The sum of $16,000.00 was made avail- able by the town under this program for construction of approximately 1900 feet on Hill Street. ROAD MAINTENANCE: Surface treatment was applied to thirty-seven streets in 1952, with a total length of 9.74 miles covering an area of 125,082 square yards. Four of these streets were done under Chapter 90 Maintenance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Middlesex County, each contributing 51,000.00 toward the cost of the work. The following table indicates the extent of work done and unit quantities and costs: SURFACE TREATMENT -1952 No. of Type of Length Area Asphalt Aggregate Cost Streets Treatment in Miles Sq. Yds. per yd. per yd. per yd. 17 Mixed in Place 4.16 47,210 .597 116.58 .2376 16 Sealing 3.70 54,970 .339 27.28 .0931 *4 Sealing 1.88 22,902 .363 33.22 .1112 • Done under Chapter 90 Maintenance. 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 1952. The procedure of cleaning the Centre each morning during the year was con- tinued in 1952 and clean-up groups were organized for clearing the streets after TOWN OF LEXINGTON 219 220 ANNUAL REPORTS rainstorms, Additional cleaning of catch basins was needed where stoppages oc- curred, usually after these storms. Patching was done, when weather permitted, during the year and once more sewer and water services accounted for approx- imately one-third of the total cost of patching. SNOW REMOVAL: The past year was an average year for snow removal with six major storms reported, one of them depositing 15" of snow during the period of February 17th - 21st. Sanding and salting continues to be a major item in the total cost of this account. One Baughman sand spreader was purchased during the year to supplement the small spreaders purchased in previous years. The accompanying table indicates the cost breakdown chargeable to Snow Removal. SNOW REMOVAL h. Ch 07 40 ni ui (NI oF-. N n)) 1') n) N. oho ^^•D ul r+)i, c N N E '}N r) N to •Dh 0 •= E •o— Nhrowh cnC' 43. CI0N. '0 n N❑ b N O h Yr •D 1l1 _�w�� J 15 ❑ 1. Cost of Major Snow Storms: N m ▪ 00000 �N 00000 -oa Ovi000 w 0rilnufo C^ N N ^ ^ to 0 0 0 0 yy I. D. N C71nN co u7 cr. cOP u'I^ O ; 0 ei r7 OO. r7 OiC•1 e ❑ -a In oo CO b ' w r•- ; E onh.. ln0c4 ▪ 0 000 c7 ulh c 5 0 in u7 ul 0 C4 vD E co o. 5D ') Muih ❑ . co 0 r) 0 I- •- ^ •D CO -s In V Q^ ^ Lf! Y G 0 0 ulr.al L7 ulr. 4) ulr. 4) ul0 N N. EO. •D O' In ^^M o. w ur4��NOOM O � 3 2 = LP CIA E o E V1 7 ✓ cm u7 v `VD coo 0 0 NO 1In .4o m O. 0 N In Q 1l] 4 n O ao. ^rn — r).^ 7 CV. Ci N 4- N CO Nr •o N 4, 49 0 0 Lei 0 44 t. co C7 N. Q• +n h 0 1n 44 10 ulN m ur 11 0 6 y V e N C ❑ O A ul 0 R C ❑ 1 W 2„ IC U as p.2 0 E _ 7, I- 7 O 5 _ [ L .. �1 Luo cr7 1-,1 u -0.- alv`"1Qc° m vogc aC � J oU I l ,,,..1-°c. U ❑ p U ❑ a . 407A c 3 w o ,o U o ,R U o £ o 7..,%, O w N-0 Q.,: b �6 L ry L O .O 7 o CD 0 w O 0 UOU4OUJWUL)UilovlQ- 21 N O6.. r d h c v h t oL co 6 oo -c y 30 ui to 9 2 C N do -J J c C .D. E N C C i7 Zia . N^ R t o E [ mi 0 i5 •0 c � y �v,aaa arca In CO 1.,:r In10 II ' N ') 4 In '4D h. 1 h N n 4 N b r. TOTAL COST OF SNOW REMOVAL, 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 221 STREET LIGHTING: One 800 Lumen and twenty-three 1000 Lumen street lights were installed during the year 1952, so that, currently, lamps in service are as follows: 800 Lumens 1,000 Lumens 2,500 Lumens 6,000 Lumens 10,000 Lumens 1246 23 5T 44 31 TRAFFIC REGULATION AND CONTROL: The main and, of course, larg- est iters under this budget is the painting of street lines and crosswalks. Other charges, while rather small in amount of money involved but, nevertheless, a re- curring yearly expense, are the operation of the two traffic signal lights on Massa- chusetts Avenue at the Depot and Waltham Street and the automatic flashing high- way crossing signals at Fletcher Avenue. During the past year most of the street cines and crosswalks were painted twice; the approximate linear footage painted is indicated below. 54,779' Center Lines 6,800' Crosswalks 125' Curbing 313 Parking Trees 212 Boys 80' Parking Lines 24 "STOP" Sings 74 "SLOW" Signs 1 Solid Circle 2 "NO LEFT TURN" 14 "BUS STOP" 1 "NO PARKING" 4 Guard Rail Posts STREET SIGNS: During the past year 45 old signs were taken down, re- paired, painted and installed, and 55 new signs were purchased and installed. At the present time we have approximately 50 signs to be erected, all of them to be purchased. ROAD MACHINERY: Equipment purchased and received during the year was as follows: A. B. C. New Autocar-6 ton truck Chevrolet Coupe Baughman Sandspreader New Autocar replaced Old International 21/2 ton truck and the Chevrolet Coupe replaced the old 1939 Chevrolet Coupe. Repairs to our equipment were made as far as possible by our own mechanics; and, during the course of the year, 456 repair jobs were completed as follows: Police Cars 122 repairs Public Works Vehicles 320 repairs Miscellaneous 14 repairs 222 ANNUAL REPORTS DRAIN CONSTRUCTION (Contract} Size Length Type Location of Pipe of Pipe of Pipe Grove Street 24" 410' Concrete 12" 30' 8" 150' 18" 279' 15" 1223' 12" 113' TOTALS 2205' $16,678.40 Shade Street DRAIN CONSTRUCTION (Town Labor & Equipment) Size Length Location of Pipe of Pipe Gleason Rd. Ext. 24" 290' Williams Rd. .. 21" 280' " " 15" 280' 12" 135' Bertwell Rd. 12" 283' Prospect Hill Rd. 15" 268' Paul Revere Rd. 15" 88' 12" 234' Locust Ave. 12" 40' Various Miscellaneous 18" 312' TOTALS 2212' Type of Pipe Concrete $10,219.52 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 1000 tons of fill were trucked in from time to time to cover the rubbish and keep the dump in as presentable an appearance es possible. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: During the year we constructed approximate- ly 40 square yards of concrete sidewalk at 7 Richard Road at a contract price of $201.82. WATER General DIVISION Information Range of Static Pressure in Mains 20 to 120 poen is 505,164 ft. 5006 802 675,640,900 gals. Average Daily Consumption in 1952 1,846,000 gals. Average Daily Consumption per capita 102 gals. Length of Pipe in Streets Number of Services Number of Hydrants Total Water Consumption in 1952 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 223 224 ANNUAL. REPORTS 1952 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Town Labor & Equipment) Hydrant installation Size of Length Cost Hydrants in service January 1, 1952 770 Street Pipe of Pipe Per Foot Total Hydrants installed in 1952 32 Spring St. ......... ..... 8" 765' 4,28 $3,269.04 Hydrants in service December 31, 1952 802 Rockville Ave. 6" 80' 6,61 529.26 Tarbell Ave. 6" 112' 6.31 706.96 1952 Water Maintenance TOTAL 957' $4,505.26 Number of New Services Installed 334—Totalling 22,391' Number of Services Renewed: 1. Curb to House 25 1952 WATER CONSTRUCTION (Contracts) 2, Main to House 29 Size of Length Cost 3, Main to Curb 63 Street Pipe of Pipe Per Foot Total Number of New Services to Curb Only 81 Woburn St. 16" 6443' 11.70 $75,414.00 Number of Services repaired 8 Concord Turnpike 12" 1425' 10.98 15,644.59 TOTAL 7868' $91,058.59 1952 WATiR CONSTRUCTION (Development at no Cost to Town) Total Jobs 540 * Installed to curb to prevent digging up newly -pared streets, and will be billed later, when connected. Meters: During the year a total of 334 new meters were installed. Addition - Size of Length al work included removing, repairing, and testing 165 meters and replacing same. Street Pipe of Pipe Bellflower St. 6" 425' DISTRIBUTING MAINS: Twenty-three water main breaks were repaired in Park St. 6" 200' 1952 on various streets throughout the Town, as indicated below: Roosevelt Rd. 6" 350' Size of Size of Stearns Rd. 8" 255' Street Main Street Main Webster Rd. 6" 2255' Lincoln St. 10" Kimball Road 8" 8" 685' Pleasant 5t. 6" Woburn 5t, 6" Hutchinson Rd. 8" 1080' Marrett Rd. 8" Williams Road 6" Peartree Drive 8" 250' Cary Ave. 6" Blake Road 6" Scotland Rd. 6" 870' Maple St. 6" Independence Ave. 8" Appletree Lane 8" 1795' Meriam St. 8" Hillcrest Ave. 8" Bates Rd. 6" 820' Massachusetts Ave. 12" Eldred St. 6" Patterson Rd. 6" 390' Kendall Road 6" Moon Hill Road 6" Philip Rd. 8" 475' Franklin Road 6" Bowman Street 8" Lantern Lane 6" 825' Robinson Road 8" Camellia Place 6" Dawes Rd. 8" 273' Barrymeade Drive 6" Gleason Road 6" Middleby Road 10" TOTAL 10,948' Extent of Distributing System December 31, 1952 Size of Length Pipe In Feet 16" 17,974 12" 90,216 10" 21.221 8" 108,118 6" 250,549 4" 17,086 REPORT OF WATER SUPPLY A comparison of the growth of our water system with the report of 1928 shows that since that time we have increased the proportion of our larger sized mains appreciably. An analysis of the chart listed below shows that the total percentage of larger sized mains i. e. from 10" and larger has increased from 6% in 1927 to 26% at the end of 1952. Planned extensions for 1953 will increase this to approximately 28% Of the 15 Recommendations made in 1928 for improving the system, 9 have been completed. One more is proposed for 1953. Several of the other recom- TOTAL 505,164 mendations no longer apply to existing conditions. TOWN OF LEXINGTON 225 226 ANNUAL REPORTS Other problems of distribution have arisen since the original report. These are problems we must solve in the near future. As a result of tests made by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Associa- tion in 1944, 6 urgent recommendations for improving the system were made - All but two of these recommendations have been carried out. Namely, the exten- sion of a 12" main on Adams Street from East Street to Meriam Street; a new 12" main on Meriam Street from Adams to Massachusetts Avenue. Total % Total % Total 95 Est. Total % Size 1927 Total 1945 Total 1952 Total 1953 Total 16" 4382 1.2 17974 3.6 24654 4.7 12" 9701 3.8 48941 12.9 90216 18.1 99000 18.9 10" 5521 2.2 18621 4.9 22221 4.5 22221 4.3 8" 38919 15.4 80548 21.2 108118 21.7 113600 21.3 6" 170030 67.5 206618 54.5 260525 52.1 266825 50.8 4" 27890 11,1 20188 5.3 0 0 0 252061 379298 499054 526300 In addition to the major improvements outlined in 1944, we have carried out many of the suggested improvements on their outline of feeders and secondary mains. These extensions were made necessary by sudden expansion of building in various outlying areas. Below are listed the improvements which were given a high priority and have been completed: Lowell Street 16" Lowell & Summer Town Line Woburn Street " 12" Lowell Street Woburn Street Present 12" Street Size Along From To Maple St. 12" Maple St. Lowell St. Mass. Ave. Bedford St. 12" Bedford St. Tewksbury St, Town Line Oak St. 12" Oak St. Mass. Ave. Carville Ave. Paul Revere Rd. 8" Paul Revere Rd. Connect Dead Ends Middleby Rd. 10" Middteby Rd. Lincoln St. Outlook Drive Prospect Hill Rd. 10" Prospect Hill Rd. Outlook Dr. Marrett Rd. Marrett Rd. 12" Marrett Rd. Spring St. Waltham St, Concord Ave. 12" Concord Ave. Present end Spring St. We have at present funds to connect the end of Winter Street to Grove Street to extend the 12" main from Marrett Road along Spring to Hudson Road. We are proposing a program for strenthening the water supply system as rec- ommended in the two reports, this work to be done over a period of several years. Any program such as this must be flexible enough to meet changing conditions of demand, available funds, and coordination with other projects. Our daily consumption of water has increased from approximately 800,000 gallons per day in 1945 to a peak of 3.5 million gallons per day in July 1952, with an average consumption of 1,800,000 gallons per day. This consumption is not all caused by sales to outside sources. The Bedford Hospital consumption is near- ly constant at approximately 19% of our consumption. FUTURE PLANNING In order to provide adequate main pipes in the distribution system for feed- ing sufficient quantities of water to various sections of the town and to provide for reasonable future growth, as well as to maintain the supply in case of accident to any single pipe, new mains should be provided for in somewhat the following order. This order is of course subject to change. Because of many variables involved it may be necessary to advance one over another during the fulfillment of the pro- gram. These recommendations follow closely the recommendations of the New England Fire Insurance Rating Bureau varying mainly in the priority given and the locations by streets. 1. Winthrop Road Mass. Ave. to Vine Brook Road. Vine Brook Winthrop Road to Vine Brook. Vine Brook easement to Waltham Street. Waltham Street to Mass. Ave. via Clark & Forest. Mass. Ave. -Clark to Lincoln 16" dia. 2. Waltham 5t. -Forest St. to Marrett Road -12" 3. Outlook Drive, Prospect Hill Road to Fair Oaks Terrace -12" The above three should be done during the next year. 4. Meriam 5t., Mass. Ave. to Adams St. -I2" 5. Adams St., Meriam to East St. -12" 6. Waltham St., Marren Road to Concord Ave. -12" 7. Concord Ave., Pleasant 5t. to Field Road -12" 8. Coolidge Ave. -Adams to Hancock St. -12" 9. Revere St., Hancock 5t. to Bedford 5t.-12" 10. Hancock St. & Burlington St. to Grove St. -12" 11. Simonds Road, Bedford to Blake -12" 12. Watertown St. at Peacock Farm to Tarbell Ave. -12" Tarbell Ave., Bennett to Oak -12" 13. Wood St. to Westview St. -12" Item 4 through item 13 will be necessary during the next five to six years. There are other mains necessary for a complete coverage of the town, but it would be difficult to give any priority to them as the priority would depend on what direction future growth would take. To sum up, our present request for additional construction is made necessary mainly for the following reasons: 1. Because our use has increased due to new construction. 2. The total number of consumers has increased from 2550 in 1945 to 5000 in January of 1953. 3. It is necessary to carry out the recommendations which were made in 1928 and again in 1944 in order to maintain adequate pressure throughout town, TOWN OF LEXINGTON 227 SEWER DIVISION General Information Lexington is part of the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. Area tributary to existing sewer system 5.50 sq. miles Total length of trunk line sewers 9.75 miles Total length of street line sewers 31.98 miles Total number of house connections 1866 Amount expended for maintenance $3,126.18 1952 Sewer Assessment Rate $11.78 Number of sewer services installed 193 -totalling 10,290' Number of sewer services repaired 11 Sewer laterals and trunk lines were constructed in the Sunnyfield Area and in various other locations as indicated below: 7952 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Town Labor & Equipment) StreetSize Length Cost/ft. Total Franklin Road 8" 400' 4.89 $1,956.64 Fair Oaks Drive 8" 765' 7.39 5,655.21 Total 1165' $7,611.85 Average cost per foot -$6.53 1952 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Contract) Street Sherburne Road Burlington Street Grove Street Williams Road Right -of -Way Marrett Road Marrett Road Easement Middle Street Simonds Road Nichols Road Preston Road Bernard Street Bedford Street Ivan Street Donald Street Calvin Street Justin Street Size 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8„ 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 15" Length 939 1281 1002 757 716 1539 288 1306 218 445 1132' 645 559 855 630 656 760 Cost/ft. $13.18 11.85 10.46 9.73 11.22 12.64 8.84 10.67 8.69 8.65 6.43 10.33 14.11 10.12 10.14 10.13 19.81 Total $12,383.97 15,188.07 10,475.37 7,371.47 8,036.34 19,443.35 2,545.04 13,926.58 1,896.77 3,851.90 7,279.39 6,662.72 7,890.98 8,650.01 6,388.83 6,561.16 15,058.08 Total 13728 $153,610.03 Average cost per foot -$1 1.19 1952 SEWER CONSTRUCTION (Trunk Lines -Contract) Street Size Length Cost/ft. Total Bedford St. -trunk line 24" 313 $85.01 $26,608.40 Eldred Street 18" 1097 33.78 37,085.21 Easement 24" 1753 42.03 73,670.44 Total 3163 $137,364.05 Average cost per foot -$43.43 228 ANNUAL REPORTS GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Town Offices, Cary Memorial Building and Barnes Property: General altera- tions, repairs, painting, etc., were made on all three properties, and an oil burner was installed in Cary Memorial Building at a cost of $5,000.00. Public Works Building' All expenditures were confined to the usual neces- sary repairs and maintenance. Mosquito Control: The Town contributed $5,000.00 to the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project for constructing ditches and culverts, spraying, etc. The Superintendent of this project reports that Lexington's program and budget, as set- up etup in 1952, are inadequate for effective control, requesting they be increased for 1953. Garbage Collection: Our garbage collection was made under the contract originally let in April of 1951. While there has been improvement in the collec- tion it is still a serious problem. Because of a disease affecting hags, we may be faced with a greater increase in the cost of garbage collection because of regulations which the hog farmers must follow. 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 the various town departments. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM M. BURNS, Supt. of Public Works TOWN OF LEXINGTON 229 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT December 31, 1952. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Herewith is presented the report of the Accounting Department or the year 1952. This report is made in accordance with the requirements of the State Sys- tem of Accounting as set forth in the following schedules: Balance Sheet showing financial condition of the Town December 31, 1952. Receipts for the year 1952 in detail. Expenditures for the year 1952 summarized. Schedule of Appropriation Account—Revenue. Schedule of Apropriation Account—Non-Revenue. Analysis of Overlay Accounts, Trust Accounts, Surplus Accounts, and others. Sorrowing Capacity of the Town. Schedule of Municipal Indebtedness. 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 eight unpaid bilis remaining for the year 1952. These bills are as follows: Unclassified: P. F. McGann Sons & Co. $265.00 Roessler & Sons, Inc. 215.00 Insurance: Brewer & Lord 63.93 Veterans' Benefits and Services: Malden Hospital 35.00 Ralph P. Tarulla, DMD 70.00 Patriots' Day Robert W. Robertson, Inc. 15.20 J, T. Carlson 15.00 Universal Decorating Co. 50.00 $729.13 Respectfully submitted, FRANK D. WALKER, Town Accountant 230 ANNUAL REPORTS In accordance with the provisions of Section 51, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, I 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 tound the records correct. During the year 1952 I have had the cash balances verified and the bank balances of the Collector of Taxes and Town Treasurer have also been verified. In accordance with Section 53, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, during the year 1952 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. FRANK D. WALKER, Town Accountant Middlesex, ss Then personally appeared the above named, Frank D. Walker, and made oath that the foregoing statements made by him are correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. JAMES J. CARROLL, Notary Public Term expires March 7, 1959 Assets Cash in Banks and on Hand Taxes: 1949 ---Poll 3950—Poll Personal 1951—Pol l Personal Real 1952—Poll Personal Real TOWN OF LEXINGTON BALANCE SHEET — DECEMBER 31, 1952 28.00 737.88 162.00 5,081.23 7,773.91 968.00 3,232.36 60,710.75 Motor Vehicle Excise Sewer Assessment 103,307.48 Street Assessment 95,496.43 Water Assessment 2,157.03 Sidewalk Assessment 100.91 Committed Int. on Betterment Assessment 675.61 Tax Titles Tax Title Possessions Accounts Receivable Depart Accounts Receivable Water Loans Authorized Liabilities $1,301,536.71 Deposits Revenue Appropriation 18.00 Non Revenue Appropriation Loans Authorized but Unissued Trust Fund Income U. 5. Grants Old Age Asst. Recoveries School Lunch Dog Licenses Withholding Tax Overestimate State Taxes Overlay Levy 1950 1951 1952 765.88 13,017.14 64,911.11 22,916.05 201,737.46 5,892.05 16,075.40 20,017.79 17,709.96 285,000.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue Special Assessment Revenue Tax Title Revenue Tax Title Possessions Rev- enue Departmental Revenue Water Revenue Premiums Parking Meter Sewer Assessment Fund Water Assessment Fund BALANCE SHEET — DECEMBER 31, 1952 -- Continued Assets --Continued Underestimates State Taxes Overlay 1949 Chapter #90 Construction 1,452.56 102.90 10,170.38 765.88 13,017.14 21,295.60 Liabilities—Continued Water Dept. Available Surplus Sale of Real Estate Fund Westview Sale of Lots Fund Overlay Reserve Tax Collector Reserve Fund Road Machinery Fund Reimbursement for School Construction Fund Excess & Deficiency $5,075.00 148,551.37 444,566,09 285,000.00 1,250.12 17,100.88 1,344.04 10,040.70 78.60 12,897.51 22,685.72 35,078.62 22,916.05 201,737.46 5,892.05 16,075.40 20,017.79 17,709.96 938.45 15,620.13 33,947.80 33,756.21 27,091.83 9,888.30 14,543.90 19,850.11 131.55 39,040.88 10,248.95 488,247.92 $1,961,323.39 $1,961,323.39 NO1 NIX31 dO NMOI Slabdda 1dnNNV ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS --- REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried from 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1953 Appropriation Committee Personal Services $595.00 $532.25 $62.75 Expenses 1,250.00 942.70 307.30 Selectmen Personal Services 7,339.24 7,053.99 285.25 Expenses 3,661.00 2,888.59 772.41 Out of State Travel 500.00 410.27 89.73 Accounting Personal Services 8,995.96 6,860.40 2,135.56 Expenses 500.00 496.38 3.62 Treasurer & Town Clerk Personal Services 11,040.38 10,999.31 41.07 Expenses 895.00 874.67 20.33 Foreclosure & Redemption Tax Titles 1,814,99 35.85 Parking Meter -Treasurer 125,00 125.00 Collector Personal Services 8,995.96 8,993.56 2.40 Expenses 2,527.00 2,517.52 9.48 Assessors Personal Services 12,366.09 12,242.01 124.08 Expenses 2,000.00 1,813.35 186.65 Law Department Personal Services 4,000.00 4,000.00 Special Fees 5,000.00 5,000,00 Expenses 1,500.00 1,097.08 402.92 ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONSREVENUEAND NON -REVENUE ---Continued 1,779.14 Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried trom 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E S 0 to 1953 Z Election Expenses Town Cleric... 720.00 719.00 1.00 Selectmen 5,812.74 5,808.96 3.78 Registration Personal Services 1,022.00 970.00 52.00 Expenses 692.00 690.86 1.14 Supt. of Public Works Office Personal Services 25,128.45 23,784.73 1,343.72 Expenses 730.00 705.42 24.58 .., 7 Z Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building Z Personal Services 8,784.67 8,358.23 426.44 C Expenses 1951 635.00 635.00 r Expenses 1952 18,688.00 15,955.06 2,732.94 X Engineering Personal Services 20,000.00 13,211.50 6,788.50 Expenses 1,230.00 1,220.09 9.91 to Board of Appeals Expenses 1,057.40 1,048,60 8.80 Capital Expenditures Comm. 500.00 304.00 196.00 Planning Board Expenses 1,400.00 1,387.61 12.39 Street Options 500.00 500.00 Police Personal Services 92,445.44 89,112.64 3,332.80 Expenses 8,155.00 7,895.09 259.91 Capital Outlay 2,123.24 2,098.24 25.00 Parking Meter 270.00 157.57 112.43 ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried from 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1953 Fire Personal Services 108,398.18 106,388.24 2,009.94 Expenses 17,968,55 )7,906.66 61.89 Rescue Truck 6,800.00 6,793.98 6.02 Supp. Const. E. Lex. Fire Station 33.50 33.50 Expenses Inc. to Const. E. Lex. Fire Station 5.00 5.00 New East Lexington Fire Station 52.32 52.32 Civilian Defense 1,100.00 1,500.00 1,653.95 Building & Plumbing Persona/ Services 5,700.00 5,600.00 100.00 Expenses1,175.00 1,173.93 1.07 Wire Inspection Personal Services 1,209.96 1,209.96 Expenses 300.00 285.07 14.93 Sealer of Weights & Measures Personal Services 726.00 726.00 Expenses 360.00 356.39 3.61 Insect Suppression Personal Services 550.00 550.00 Wages & Expenses 4,500.00 4,404.60 95.40 Shade Trees Wages & Expenses 11,358.40 11,346.76 11.64 Forest .Fires Personal Services 50.00 50.00 Wages &Expenses , 750.00 695.41 54.59 ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued 946.05 Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried from 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E &D to 1953 Dog Officer Personal Services 135.00 135.00 Expenses 626.00 594.08 31.92 Health Pergonal Services . 4,075.00 4,075.00 Expenses 1 1,100.00 7,210.98 3,889.02 Eradication of Mosquitoes 5,000.00 5,000.00 Dog Clinic Expenses 486.08 486.08 Dental Clinic Personal Services 2,394.00 2,337.00 57.00 Expenses 500.00 485.25 14.75 Posture Clinic Expenses 1,164,00 1,156.34 7.66 Vital Statistics -Expenses 25.00 12.72 12.28 Animal Inspection Personal Services 680.63 680.63 Sewer Maintenance Wages & Expenses 4,050.00 3,126.18 923.82 Sewer Services 728.90 34,100.00 34,651.34 177.56 Sewer Construction Wages & Expenses 135,000.00 96,728.05 38,271.95 No. Branch Vine Brook 2,924.21 2,924.21 Sunnyfield 10,000.00 10,000.00 Plans for Const. Mill Brook 10,670.54 10,670.54 NOIONIX31 JO NMOI N N 0` z z 7 ro APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued ACCOUNT Drain Construction Highway Ashes & Dumps Garbage Collection Maintenance Public Works Building Wages & Expenses Chapter No. 90 Maintenance Hill Street Paul Revere Road 20,689.30 Waltham Street 1,291.49 Street Construction Sundry Streets Woodland Road Sidewalk Construction Curbing Construction Snow Removal Traffic Regulation & Control Street Lights Street Signs Road Machinery Wages & Expenses New Equipment Balance from 1951 11,191.43 ACCOUNT 2,779.74 Appropriation Expenditures & Transfers & Transfers 34,000.00 25,341.76 7,660.00 14,500.00 70,000.00 6,554.21 13,999.95 69,965.96 20,875.00 20,1 15.87 3,000.00 16,000.00 8,965.30 500.00 750.00 40,000.00 2,725.00 32, 400.00 1,450.00 28,205.29 12,300.00 1,23 9.28 2,485.15 20,517.07 600.00 8,829.83 2,342.76 402.20 517.28 33,841.26 2,696.66 31,207.79 949.42 24,91 1.72 10,659.20 APPROPRIATIONS -- REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued Welfare Personal Services Administration Aid & Expenses Aid to Depend. Children -Aid & Expenses Old Age Assistance -Aid & Expenses Disability Assistance -Aid & Expenses Veterans Benefits Personal Services Aid & Expenses Soldiers Burials School Personal Services Expenses Americanization Classes Vocational Education Handicraft Tuition Out of State Travel Alterations to various Schools 11.85 Land for New Elem, School Site 907.25 Elem. School Sites Committee 475.00 Elem. School Building Committee 972.50 Est. Cost Inc. Exp. -New High School 886.87 Balance Appropriation from 195 & Transfers 6,649.27 925.00 20,525.00 16,552.00 83,01 1.85 5,648.25 1,290.67 10,000.00 150.00 Transfer toE&D 1,105.79 500.05 34.04 759.13 1,760.72 97.80 232.72 6,158.74 28.34 1,192.21 500.58 3,293.57 1,640.80 Expenditures Transfer & Transfers to E & D 6,467.16 923.21 20,225.91 12,3 78.41 81,472.89 4,920.27 1,289.86 9,634.17 564,673.49 563,143.66 125,000.00 124,946.16 203.00 200.00 4,900.00 3,525.00 4,900.00 3,233.14 300.00 119.95 475.00 972.50 182.11 1.79 299.09 4,173.59 1,538.96 727.98 Carried to 1953 19,849.67 13,514 85 172.23 691.49 135.47 436.98 Carried to ] 953 NOIONIX31 KD NM01 N W .81 z z 365.83 150.00 1 xi m V 1,529.83 53.84 3.00 291.86 180.05 11.85 907.25 886.87 APPROPRIATIONS - REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1953 Const. Orig. Equip. New High School 16,660.90 16,660.90 Veterans Memorial Library 40,000.00 40,000.00 }-sigh School Building Committee 578.86 578.86 Elem. School Facility Committee 6,500.00 6,500.00 Cary Library Personal Services 27,629.89 27,595.93 33.96 Expenses .. Y 14,073.00 14,070.26 2,74 Pa rk Personal Services 3,258.72 3,258.72 Wages & Expenses 18,000.00 17,974.65 25.35 Recreation Committee Personal Services ..., 6,200.00 5,867.17 332.83 Expenses 7,700.00 7,013.38 686.62 Memorial Day Expenses 338.02 338.02 Patriots Day Expenses 1,000.00 1,000.00 Police -Pensions .. , 8,123.33 8,123.33 Fire -Pensions 5,391.54 5,391,54 Highway Insurance 19,545.00 19,545.00 Contributory Retirement 19,719.27 19,719.27 Expenses 325.00 325.00 Administration of Trust Funds 125.00 105.00 20.00 Printing Town Report 1,500.00 1,393.34 106.66 Ambulance Maintenance 675.00 674.44 .56 APPROPRIATIONS -- REVENUE AND NON -REVENUE - Continued Balance Appropriation Expenditures Transfer Carried ACCOUNT from 1951 & Transfers & Transfers to E & D to 1953 Unclassified 900.00 896.15 3.85 Reserve Fund 20,000.00 16,817.23 3,182.77 Unpaid Bills 1951 6,367.04 6,367,04 Damages Property East Street 650.00 650.00 Damages Baskin 500.00 500.00 Water Maintenance -Wages & Expenses 37,655.00 37,655.00 Water Services -Wages & Expenses 37,500.00 37,092.44 407.56 Water Construction ---Wages & Expenses 5,340.00 5,338.57 1.43 Water Construction 16" & Over 58,100.00 56,458.63 1,641.37 Munroe Cemetery Personal Services 543.10 543.10 Wages & Expenses ..., 6,363.24 6,353.99 9.25 Westview Cemetery Personal Services 1,118.75 1,118.75 Wages & Expenses 12,570.40 12,566.70 3.70 Capital Outlay 2,372.00 2,371.29 .71 Interest on Debt 56,279.80 56,279.80 Maturing Debt 300,000.00 300,000.00 Total Revenue $64,889.11 $2,503,799 13 $2,363,897.93 $56,238.94 $148,551.37 No1ONIX 1 U O Sk Od3a 1dfNN NON -REVENUE ACCOUNTS F Z 0 North Lexington Sewer TOWN OF LEXINGTON 241 — 0 so a N b vi o N 0 v s° n N 4 0' tar Sewer Construction v m 47 r e e e 4: 0 kn vi N 3 3 — 0 WI n ,d n a, — a rh co co u1 r- n a'. .fp u7 ' N o n N c M N ai o N N Trunk Lines 0 Construction—Wages & Expenses Construction 6-16" n A Const. 16" Woburn Street 1,119,118.39 0 '1 o. cri in m .'t — r1 ,- N N Const. 16" & over New Elementary School Renovations to Various Schools 1,488,073.32 Construction New High School Street Construction, Cary & Aerial Street Construction, Liberty Ledgelawn 0 n C co 0i 0 0 0 u 2 a u 0 P 0. 'o V7 Total Non Revenue 242 ANNUAL REPORTS BORROWING CAPACITY — DECEMBER 31, 1952 Real and Personal Properly Valuation 1950 Less Abatements $30,226,614.00 Valuation 1951 Less Abatements 33,759,587.00 Valuation 1952 Less Abatements 37,517,839.00 Motor Vehicles Valuation 1950 Less Abatements 2,713,678.00 Valuation 1951 Less Abatements 3,237,474.00 Valuation 1952 Less Abatements 3,142,868.00 $110,598,060.00 Average Valuation for 3 years (less abatements) 36, 866,020.00 Borrowing Capacity 5% 1,843,301.00 Town Debt December 31, 1952 (in- cluding auth. but unissued) $3,969,000.00 Loans Outside Debt Limit School (High) $1,650,000.00 School (Fiske) 400,000.00 School (Land Elem.) 15,000.00 Sewer 1938 6,000.00 Sewer 1938 12,000.00 Water Const, 16" & over (not issued/ 40,000.00 School (High) (not issued) 160,000.00 2,283,000.00 Total Debt Inside Debt Limit (in- cluding auth, but unissued) 1,686,000.00 Borrowing Capacity December 31, 1952 $157,301.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1952 RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE Taxes—Levy of 1952 Polls Personal Real Estate Taxes—Prior Years Palls Personal Real Estate From the Commonwealth Income Tax Corporation Tax Meal Tax Licenses Liquor Sunday Bowling Milk Junk Victuallers Automobile Dealers Other Permits Marriage Building Plumbing Cesspool Oil Burner Garbage Other Fines and Forfeits Court Fines 243 8,158.00 134,164.36 1,513,633.89 $1,605,956.25 798.00 5,510.74 51,219.39 122, 097.96 103,821.93 4,654.83 6,000.00 330.00 10.00 63.00 154.00 115.00 112.00 109.60 316.00 2,008.00 1,315.25 135.00 136.50 14.00 1 0.0 8 867.00 Grants and Gifts From the Commonwealth English Speaking Classes 204.00 Geo. Barden Smith Fund 240.42 Loss of Taxes—State Land ......,, 1,317.22 School Aid—Chapter 70 27,040.00 Refunds for payments to School Loans 10,248.95 57,528.13 230,574.72 6,893.60 244 ANNUAL REPORTS From the County Dog Licenses 2,313.32 U. 5. Grants Old Age Assistance— Administration Aid & Expenses Dependent Children— Administration Aid & Expenses Disability Assistance— Aid & Expenses 5,1 43.66 54,788.49 924.70 8,459.20 1,706.42 Other General Revenue for Loss of Taxes Town of Arlington Land City of Cambridge Land Tax Title Redemptions Real Estate Tax Tax Title Possessions Tax Collector Reserve Fund ...., Metropolitan District Sewer Plan TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE 509.34 550.00 1,361.56 1,707.09 131.55 10,670.54 2,313.32 71,022.47 1,059.34 3,068.65 131.55 10,670.54 COMMERCIAL REVENUE Special Assessments and Privileges Special Assessments Sewer: Apportioned paid in advance 5,374.44 Added to 1952 Tax Bills 14,502.80 Added to Prior Tax Bills 401,48 3,934.83 Unapportioned 10,437.72 Street: 867.00 Apportioned paid in advance 2,416,08 Added to 1952 Tax Bills 6,920.75 Added to Prior Tax Bills 265.88 Unapportioned 4,278.58 39,050.59 Sidewalk: Apportioned paid in advance Added to 1952 Tax Bilis 75.25 62.92 30,716.44 13,881.29 138.17 2,033,070.99 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 245 Water: Apportioned paid in advance Added to 1952 Tax BiIis , Added to Prior Tax Bills Unapportioned 6,596.46 6,637.90 623.50 4,808.94 Privileges: Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes Levy of 1952 133,516.73 Prior Years 21,901.10 TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND PRIVILEGES 18,666.80 155,417.83 COMMERC IAL REVENUE - DEPARTMENTAL Treasurer Release Fees -Tax Titles 27.00 Collector Certificate Fees 1,038.00 Tax Demand Costs 424.10 Selectmen Miscellaneous 111.05 Town Clerk Mortgages Recorded 1,598.55 Mortgages Discharged 134.69 Pole Location Certificates 145.00 Miscellaneous Certificates 166.50 Sporting License Fees 151.00 Dog License Fees 304.70 Miscellaneous 54,14 Cary Memorial Building Rentals Legal Department Board of Appeals -Hearings Planning Board -Hearings 570.00 705.00 170.00 27.00 1,462,10 111.05 2,554.58 570.00 875.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT -DEPARTMENTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Bicycle Permits 105.75 Revolver Permits 68.00 173.75 218,820.53 246 ANNUAL REPORTS Fire department Oil Permits & Blasting Inspection Weights and Measures Wires Other Protection Dog Officer Care and Feeding Dogs 180.00 304.80 370.50 195.00 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 180.00 675.30 195.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Dental Clinic Slaughtering Others 154.00 11.00 76.10 State -Tuberculosis 3,284,96 Sewer Department House Connections TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION 824.41 HIGHWAYS Highway Joint Maintenance State 2,168.04 Joint Maintenance County 2,168,04 Joint Construction State 6,872.81 Joint Construction County 5,430.64 Machinery Rentals 18,538.04 Sale of Equipment 30.50 Miscellaneous 119.84 Metropolitan Sewerage Division 75,000.00 5,599.73 TOTAL HIGHWAYS PUBLIC WELFARE Temporary Aid Rei mbursement--State Reimbursement -Cities & Towns 10,153.12 2,060.29 241.10 3,284.96 824.41 35,327.91 75,000.00 12,213.41 1,224.05 4,350.47 110,327,91 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 247 Aid to Dependent Children Reimbursement—State 7,352.55 Soldiers' Benefits Stare Aid 5,49579 Old Age Assistance Reimbursement ---State 58,448.04 Reimbursement—Cities & Towns 5,527.02 Disability Assistance Reimbursement—State TOTAL PUBLIC WELFARE 994.13 SCHOOLS Tuitions 6,0p2.90 Tuitions State Wards 977.31 Athletic Activity 2,883.95 School Lunch Program 73,695.58 Sale of Books, Supplies, etc. 849.27 Transportation Aid from Common- wealth 3,003.20 7,352.55 5,495.79 63,975.06 994.13 87,412.21 90,030.94 TOTAL SCHOOLS 87,412.21 RECREATION AND PARKS Transportation Bus Tickets Miscellaneous TOTAL RECREATION 55.25 7.50 UNCLASSIFIED Ambulance Rentals 1,456.00 Rental Barnes Property 900.00 Parking Meters 8,679.06 Other items 704.31 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 6275 11,739.37 248. ANNUAL REPORTS PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Department Sate of Water Rates of 1952 & Prior Years Liens Added to Taxes Miscellaneous House Connections 1952 House Connections Prior Years Sundry Items 130,015.67 388.40 1,1 14.39 591.59 284.34 130,404.07 1,990.32 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES 132,394.39 CEMETERIES Munroe Annual Care 135.25 Interments 499.00 Foundations 299.00 Perpetual Care 700.00 Westview Sale of Lots 4,293.25 Perpetual Care 4,19 1.00 Interments 1,805.00 Foundations 832.00 House Rent 110.00 Other Items 222.60 TOTAL CEMETERIES INTEREST Cemeteries 1.23 Taxes 1,918.72 Tax Titles 50.21 Motor Vehicle Excise 310.73 62.7$ Special Assessments Sewer 4,604.74 Street 2,306.30 Sidewalk 56.48 Water 2,129.49 11,739.37 Interest on bank deposits 3.22 Interest on bonds issued 125.83 Interest on U. S. Treasury Bills 13,129.60 TOTAL INTEREST 1,633.25 1 1,453.85 2,280.89 9,097.01 13,258.65 13,087.10 24,636.55 TOWN OF LEXINGTON MUMICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS General Loans Street Sewer Premiums TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 80,000.00 175,000.00 1,614.70 REFUNDS AND Refunds Old Age Assistance—Aid & Ex- penses Public Welfare—Aid & Expenses Disability Assistance Aid & Ex- penses Patriot's Day LeRoy 5. Brown Fund Income .... Cemetery Department Munroe Perpetual Care Fund .... Westview Perpetual Care Fund .. Colonial Perpetual Care Fund French Fund—Colonial TOTAL REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS 249 250 ANNUAL REPORTS MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS—DECEMBER 31, 1952 Debits Net Bonded and Fixed Debt 255,000.00 Credits Central Fire Station 1,614.70 $20,000.00 256,614.70 East Lexington Fire Station 35,000.00 Street Construction (1947) No. 1 35,000.00 TRANSFERS Street Construction (1947) No. 2 20,000.00 Street Construction 1950 15,000.00 Street Construction Cary & Aerial 28,000.00 944.85 Street Construction 1952 80,000.00 25.00 New High School 1,650,000.00 Land for High School 15,000.00 48.25 Land for Elementary School 15,000.00 1,018.10 New Elementary School 400,000.00 Remodeling Hancock School 55,000.00 493.01 Remodeling Various Schools 40,000.00 493.01 Addition to Parker school 90,000.00 Sewer Loan 1947 10,000.00 500.00 " 1948 45,000.00 1,000.00 1948 Trunk Lines 235,000.00 50.00 " 1949 30,000.00 5.0.00. " 1950 170,000.00 1,600.00 1951 90,000.00 3, 1 1 1.11 " " 1938 6,000.00 Sunnyfield Sewer Loan 175,000.00 North Lexington Sewer 68,000.00 Sewer and Surface Drainage P.W.A, 12,000.00 2,485.25 Water Mains 1947 No. 1 16" & over 80,000.00 3,345.80 1947 No. 1 6"-16" 5,000.00 5,831.05 " 1947 No, 2 6"-16" 45,000.00 " 1948 170,000.00 " 1951 45,000.00 AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS Agency Sporting Licenses Dog Licenses Deposits Sewer House Connections 29,170.40 Water House Connections 16,668.75 Veterans' Deposits 100.00 Lexington Estates Trusts 3,100.00 Federal Withholding Taxes 131,013.14 Other Trusts Tower Park Memorial Ellen Stone Fund Albert B. Tenney Memorial 250.00 50.00 100.00 TOTAL AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE JAN. 1, 1952 49,039.15 131,013.14 400.00 186,283.34 3,178,766.14 2,302,140.11 GRAND TOTAL DEC. 31, 1952 .... $5,480,906.25 REVENUE— 1952 Credits Tax Levy: Poll Personal Real Appropriation of Available Funds: Excess and Deficiency Parking Meter Account Road Machinery Fund School Reimbursement Fund Overlay Reserve Water Assessment Fund Water Dept. Available Surplus $3,684,000.00 $3,684,000.00 $10,570.00 87,482.52 1,595,805.36 $1,693,857.88 $182,279.01 395.00 40,500.00 22,380.27 3,999.93 25,000.00 27,000.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 251 252 ANNUAL REPORTS Sewer Assessment Fund .. 40,000.00 Schools 144,115.91 Westview Sale of Lots Fund 4,000.00 Libraries 96,000.00 State Parks & Reservation Tax 1951 317.53 Cemeteries 2,329.50 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1951 5,917.76 Metropolitan Water Tax 1951 53.75 Estimated Receipts 413,779.80 Estimated Water Receipts 125,000.00 $2,584,480.93 DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS Debih December 31, 1952 Sewer: Apportioned Sewer Assessments (not due) $107,643.68 Deferred Assessments $4,676.13 Due in 1953 14,493.96 Due in 1954 14,156.92 Due in 1955 14,151.40 Due in 1956 14,140.05 Due in 1957 14,115.84 Due in 1958 13,398.35 Due in 1959 8,084.52 Due in 1960 6,288.65 Due in 1961 4,137.86 Apppropriations $2,368,122.24 Overlay 55,370.42 County Tax 1952 71,921.43 Tuberculosis Hospital Tax 19,468.37 State Parks & Reservation Tax 3,065.90 State Audit Municipal Accounts 3,761.30 State Retirement 691.05 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1952 33,694.58 Metropolitan Sewer Tax 1951 2,488.70 Metropolitan Water Tax 1952 22,570.32 Balance to Excess & Deficiency 3,326.62 $2,584,480.93 PROPERTY ACCOUNTS 545,447,41 $7,247,269,64 Street: Debits Apportioned Street Assessments (not due) $52,858.17 Land and Buildings $6,701,822.23 Furniture and Other Property 545,447.41 Deferred Assessments 4,295.91 Due in 1953 7,037.28 $7,247,269.64 Due in 1954 6,871.80 Due in 1955 6,871.69 Credits Due in 1956 Land and Buildings: 6,871.61 Due in 1957 6,871.42 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building $758,000.00 Eire Department 212,000.00 Due in 1958 6,871.23 Due in 1959 4,810.19 Sewer Department 1,536,650.00 Due in 1960 2,206.64 Schools 1,860,243.23 Due in 1961 Libra ries 195,000.00 T 50.40 Parks and Playgrounds 293,000.00 $52,858.17 Public Works Buildings 104,255.00 Foreclosed Tax Title Property 55,925.00 Sidewark: Water Supply 1,646,900.00 Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments (not due) .... $614.28 Cemeteries 39,849.00 $6,701,822.23 Due in 1953 68.27 Furniture and Other Property: Due in 1954 68.27 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building 30,650.00 Due in 1955 68.27 Police Department 4,450.00 Due in 1956 68.27 Fire Department 113,122.00 Due in 1957 68.26 Sealer of Weights & Measures 1,000.00 Due in 1958 68.26 Public Works Department 153,780.00 Due in 1959 68.26 $107,643.68 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Due in 1960 Due in 1961 Water: Apportioned Water Assessments (not due) Deferred Assessments Due in 1951 Due in 1952 Due in 1953 Due in 1954 Due in 1955 Due in 1956 Due in 1957 Due in 1958 Due in 1959 Due in 1960 Due in 1961 OVERLAY RESERVE Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Excess balances of Overlay Accounts Debits Transferred by Vote of the Town Balance December 31, 1952 68.26 68.16 4,010.23 52.50 52.50 6,735.87 6,708.20 6,703.13 6,703.06 6,703.01 5,449.56 2,731.36 2,013.18 1,681.89 253 $614.28 $49,544.49 $49,544 49 $3,999.93 19,850.11 254 ANNUAL REPORTS SALE OF REAL ESTATE FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Balance December 31, 1952 $9,888.30 $9,888.30 WESTVIEW CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1952 $14,250.65 Collections 1952 for Sale of Land 4,293.25 Transferred by Vote of the Town Balance December 31, 1952 ROAD MACHINERY FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Receipts for 1952 $18,543.90 4,000.00 14,543,90 $18,543.90 $61,002.84 18,538.04 $23,850.04 $79,540.88 3,999.93 19,850.11 $23,850.04 Debits Transferred by Vote of the Town Balance December 31, 1952 PARKING METER ACCOUNT WATER DEPT. AVAILABLE FUNDS Credits Credits $7,336.07 Balance January 1, 1952 8,679.06 Receipts in excess of estimate $16,015.13 Balance January 1, 1952 Receipts 1952 Debits Duets 395.00 Transferred by Vote of the Town 15,620.13 Balance December 31, 1952 Transferred by Vote of the Town Balance December 31, 1952 40,500.00 39,040.88 $79,540.88 $32,803.06 21,288.77 $54,091.83 27,000.00 27,091.83 $16,015.13 $54,091.83 TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Collections 1952 Debits Transferred by Vote of the Town Balance December 31, 1952 WATER ASSESSMENT FUND Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Collections 1952 Debits Transferred by Vote of the Town Refunds Balance December 31, 1952 EXCESS & DEFICIENCY Credits Balance January 1, 1952 Tax Titles Chapter 90 Old Age Recoveries Metropolitan District Commission Revenue Surplus 255 256 ANNUAL REPORTS $43,080.70 30,867.00 $73,947.70 40,000.00 33,947.7U $73,947.70 $40,681.41 18,761.30 $59,442.71 25,000.00 686.50 33,756.21 $59,442.71 $442,41 1.76 3,065.65 16,639.53 1,019.45 75,000.00 95,724.63 251,046.94 $789,183.33 Debits Tax Titles taken during 1952 2,632.48 Transferred by Vote of the Town 298,302.93 300,935.41 Balance December 31, 1952 488,247.92 $789,183.33 TOWN OF LEXINGTON TRUST ACCOUNTS December 31, 1952 Assets Trust Funds—Cash and Securities in custody of: Trustees of Public Trusts " " Bridge Charitable Fund " School Funds " Cary Memorial Library " Contributory Retirement System $169,137.06 18,423.30 1,488.33 33,692.82 224,822.22 $447,563.73 Liabilities Battle Green Fund—Orrin Fiske $826.03 Edith C. Redman Battle Green 512.58 Eleanor 5. Beals Charity Fund 2,813.57 Hallie C. Blake Prize Fund 1,054.17 Leroy 5. Brown Patriot's Day Fund 5,000.00 Leroy 5. Brown Patriot's Day Income Fund 166.89 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Principal 1,100.00 Colonial Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 214.58 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Principal 39,285.00 Munroe Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 1,895.56 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Principal 51,151.25 Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Income 1,459.65 Frederick L. Emery Fund 5,251.92 Emma I. Fiske Flower Fund 301.44 Emma I. Fiske School Fund 143.01 Charles E. French Coionial Cemetery 2,253.08 Charles E. French School Medal 2,781.91 Jonas Gammell Charity Fund 659.74 Harriet R. Gilmore Charity Fund 817.29 George L. Gilmore 10,491.86 1,288.56 Hayes Fountain Fund Lexington High School Scholarship Fund 292.96 Herbert T. Hilton Munroe Cemetery Fund 4,843.15 George O. Smith Park Fund 2,573.65 George W. Taylor Flag Fund 2,597.98 George W. Taylor Tree Fund 2,609.56 10,000.00 Wm. Augustus Tower Memorial Louise E. Wilkins Flower Fund 76.23 Ellen A. Stone Fund 2,000.00 Sarah E. Raymond Fund 500.00 Charles Lyman Weld 1,495.58 Geneva M. Brown 3,310.57 Everett Mulliken 5,369.29 Albert Ball Tenney 4,000.00 169,137.06 TOWN OF LEXINGTON BRIDGE CHARITABLE: Samuel J. Bridge 16,143.04 Elizabeth B. Gerry 2,280.26 SCHOOL FUNDS: Flag Fund Robert E. Clapp George E. Briggs Matthew Alien Ellen A, Stone 125.20 854,92 137,66 129.48 241.07 LIBRARY FUNDS: Cary Memorial Library 11,500.00 Beals Library Fund 1,100.00 Laura Brigham Principal Fund 3,100.00 Laura Brigham Income Fund 87.12 Leroy 5. Brown 2,000.00 Geneva M. Brown 2,000.00 Alice Butler Cary Fund Principal 2,500.00 Alice Butler Cary Fund Income 6.'.40 Marcia Cary Fund 400.00 Goodwin Musical Collection 1,100.00 Goodwin Musical Collection Income 53.18 Library Book Purchase 1,000.00 Jane Phinney Fund 300.00 Jane Phinney Fund Income 10.93 War Parents Book 1,800.00 War Parents Book Income 90.15 George W. Saranc 300.00 George W. Sarano Income 16.73 Nelson W. Jenney 2,000.00 Pauling Burbank Pierce 1,000.00 Clare Robbins 300.00 Wellington Library 1,100.00 Current Expense -General 1,695.75 Current Expenses ----East Lexington 171.56 RITIREMENT FUNDS: War Service 1,612.08 Annuity Savings A & B 144,463.59 Annuity Reserve Fund 15,814.78 Pension Accumulation Fund 62,330.27 Workman's Compensation Fund 19.22 Expenses Fund 1,132.28 Interest Accrued on Investments (550.001 257 1 8,423.30 1,488.33 33,692.82 224,822.22 $447,563.73 258 ANNUAL REPORTS 1952 EXPENDITURES (Including cash payments and departmental transfers) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Appropriation Committee Personal Services Secretary Extra Clerical Services Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Printing & Mailing Reports Meeting Expense Association Dues Sundry $495.00 37.25 23.70 835.00 35.00 11.00 38.00 Selectmen's Department Personal Services Executive Clerk 3,205.95 Senior Clerk 2,406.29 Junior Clerk 1,441.75 Expenses Selectmen 1,027.00 Postage & Office Supplies 399.74 Equipment & Repairs 4.79 Advertising 71.37 Constable Service 186.10 Sundry 199.59 Engraving Monument 1,000.00 Out of State Travel Accounting Department Personal Services Accountant 3,340.65 Senior Clerk 2,339.90 Junior Clerk 1,179.85 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Equipment & Repairs Binding Records Association Dues Travel & Meeting Expense Sundry 146.49 265.60 52.50 3.00 3.08 25.71 $532.25 942.70 7,053.99 2,888.59 410.27 6,860.40 496.38 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 259 Town Clerk & Treasurer's Department Personal Services Treasurer & Town Clerk 4,500.00 Clerks Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Equipment & Repair Travel & Meeting Expense Association Dues Bond Fermium Sundry 6,499.31 443.97 66.00 26.21 17.00 313.50 7.99 Parking Meter Maintenance Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles Collector's Department Personal Services Collector 4,500.00 Senior Clerk 2,406.29 Junior Clerk 2,087.27 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 1,559.19 Equipment & Repair 38.66 Recording Fees 19.50 Bond Premium 460.50 Printing 408.02 Advertising 17.15 Sundry 14.50 Assessor's Department Personal Services Assessors 2,250.00 Secretary 4,100.00 Senior Clerk 2,406.29 Junior Clerks 3,485.72 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 568.04 Equipment & Repair 167.65 Recording & Transfer Fees 252.79 Assistant Assessors 544.90 Other Expenses 79.97 Auto Allowance 200.00 Law Department Personal Services Town Counsel 4,000.00 Special Fees 5,000.00 260 ANNUAL REPORTS Elections Department Expenses (Jurisdiction of Selectmen) Wardens & Other Officers 2,338.60 10,999.31 Meals 331.00 Printing, Preparing & Mailing Warrants 1,928.83 Other Expenses 1,210.53 Elections Department Expenses (Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 874.67 Postage & Supplies 125.00 Voting Lists Ballots Sundry 35.85 8,993.56 2,517.52 12,242.01 1,813.35 9,000.00 Other Expenses 1,097.08 Registrations Department Personal Services Registrar Assistant Registrars Expenses Postage & Supplies Printing Voting List Advertising Clerk 10.00 430.00 160.00 119.00 225.00 745.00 138.02 386.20 161.64 5.00 Public Works -Superintendent's Office Personal Services Superintendent 7,850.00 Office Manager 3,066.00 Clerical 12,868.73 Expenses Postage, Supplies & Equipment Sundry Equipment & Repairs 292.13 25.09 388.20 Town Offices & Cary Memorial Building Personal Services Janitor 3,075.30 Assistant Janitor 2,722.90 Second Assistant Janitor 2,560.03 Expenses Labor 1,3 89.67 Repairs & Other Expenses 2,495.61 Telephone 2,234.09 Fuel 2,329.08 5,808.96 719.00 970.00 690.86 23,784.73 705.42 8,358.23 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 261 Light & Power 2,834.71 Gas 165.01 Water 36.30 Sundry 102.59 Oil Burner 5,000.00 Engineering Department Personal Services Assistant Engineer 3,969.57 Others 9,241,93 Expenses Field & Office Supplies Equipment Rentals Equipment & Repair Maps, Blueprints, etc, Sundry Beard of Appeals Expenses Clerical Postage & Supplies Advertising Sundry ,. Planning Board Expenses Clerical Postage & Supplies Special Services Other Expenses Capital Expenditures TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 449.64 180.97 195.35 372,78 21.35 228.00 535.18 257.92 27.50 252.00 6.22 800.00 329.39 16,587.06 13,211.50 1,220.09 1,048.60 1,387.61 304.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department Personal Services Chief 4,500.00 Lieutenants & Sergeants 15,121.45 Patrolmen 66,908.39 Matron 28.00 Clerk 1,654.80 Policewomen 900.00 89,1 12.64 141,678.99 262 ANNUAL REPORTS Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Office Equipment & Repair ..., Telephone Motor Equipment Gasoline & Oil Radio Maintenance Equipment for Men Equipment for Women Meals Photographic Supplies & Services Ammunition Training Special Police Sundry 306.45 393.34 1,841.43 498.28 1,933.23 536.43 1,261.47 335.52 64.22 193.65 110.42 200.00 96.10 124.55 7,895.09 Parking Meter Maintenance 157.57 Capital Outlay 2,098.24 Fire Department Personal Services Deputy Chief 4,450.00 Captain & Lieutenants 19,363.54 Privates 75,874,01 Callmen 2,900.46 Extra Duty 65.51 Clerk 3,734.72 Expenses Office Expenses .. , Telephone Apparatus Equipment for Men Fire Fighting Equipment Equipment & Repair Alarm Box & Radio Mainten Shop Supplies Hose Fuel & Light Rescue & Salvage Mainten.-Building & Grounds Gas & Oil Medical All Other expenses 393.55 919.68 74.67 961.79 583.00 1,402.72 5,001.25 100.78 1,263.56 3,364.62 74.43 2,425.14 839,07 253.54 180.31 106,388.24 17,838.11 Capital Outlay 6,793 98 Civilian Defense Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 109.20 Telephone 78.43 Equipment 1,354.12 Sundry .. 112.20 1,653.95 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Building & Plumbing Department Personal Services Inspector 5,400-00 Substitute Expenses Auto Allowance Other Expenses Wire Department Personal Services Inspector Expenses Auto Allowance Other Expenses Weights & Measures Personal Services Sealer Expenses Auto Allowance Other Expenses 200.00 600.00 573.93 250.00 35.07 275.00 81.39 Insect Suppression Personal Services Superintendent .. Wages & Expenses Labor 2,855.60 Equipment & Repair 1,169.85 Equipment Rentals 69,75 Insecticides 293.40 Sundry 16.00 Shade Trees Wages & Expenses Labor 8,446.24 Equipment, Tools & Repair 1,163.74 Loam & Trees 354.00 Equipment Rentals 445.39 Insecticides 923.89 Sundry 13.50 Forest Fires Personal Services Warden Wages & Expenses Labor Supplies & Equipment 546.50 148.91 5,600.00 1,173.93 ),209.96 285.07 726.00 356.39 550.00 4,404.60 11,346.76 50.00 695.41 263 a+ • - ,. 264 ANNUAL REPORTS Dog Officer Personal Services Officer .Expenses Care & Feeding of Dogs TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 135.00 594.08 HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Personal Services Sanitarian Expenses Auto Allowance 450.00 Office Expenses 136.75 Laboratory Supplies 51.90 .Hospitals 300.00 Cities & Towns 910.00 Tuberculosis 3,258.50 Visiting Nurse Ass'n. 1,706.00 Other Expenses 397.83 .Mosquito Control Dog Clinic Expenses Veterinarian Other Expenses Dental Clinic 100.00 386.08 Personal Services Dentist 1,845.00 Nurse 492.00 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 28.62 Equipment & Repair 16.15 Laundry 17.10 Dental Supplies 423.38 .Posture Clinic Expenses Physician Nurses Other Expenses 150.00 948.50 57.84 4,075.00 7,210.98 5,000.00 486.08 2,337.00 485.25 1,156.34 259,065.02 TOWN QF LEXINGTON 265 Vital Statistics Animal Inspection Department Inspector Sewer Maintenance Wages & Expenses Labor 1,029.11 Postage & Office Supplies .... 2.59 Light & Power 1,760.12 Equipment Rental 248.96 Gravel & Other Supplies 34.25 Pumping Station 42.90 Sundry 8.25 Sewer Services Wages & Expenses Labor 15,306.33 Pipe & Fittings 5,979.53 Gasoline & Oil 236.57 Town Equipment Rental ...,1,916.27 Other Equipment Rentals 7,462,62 Lumber, Gravel, etc. 3,605.22 Sundry 144.80 Sewer Construction --Sundry Streets Wages & Expenses Labor 5,240.93 Town Equipment 231.25 Pipe, Cement, etc. 5,999.94 Oil 93.43 Contract 86,199.11 Professional Services 9,943.54 Other Equipment Rentals 973.10 Equipment & Supplies 674.57 Drains (Manholes) 713.40 Sundry 583.10 Sewer Construction-Sunnyfield Area Wages & Expenses Contract 135,439.94 Recording Fees 126.36 Advertising 45.54 Professional Services 4,121.80 Sundry 33.00 12.72 680.63 3,126.18 34,651 .34 110,652.37 139,766.64 266 ANNUAL REPORTS Mil; Brook -Sewer Fund Plans for Construction Drain Construction -Sundry Streets Wages & Expenses Labor 3,106.65 Town Equipment 388.77 Other Equipment Rentals 1,402.62 Pipe 1,454.04 Supplies 1,459.95 Drains (Manholes) 1,399.10 Professional Services 671.68 Sundry 8.09 Contract 15,010.56 Damages 440,30 Garbage Collection Contract ... Care of Dumps & Removal of Ashes Labor 5,389.89 Equipment Rentals 60.62 Sundry 10.82 Town Equipment 1,030.00 Gravel 62.88 TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION HIGHWAYS Public Works building Wages & Expenses Labor fuel, Light & Power Equipment & Repair Mechanics Tools & Equipment Building Repairs & Supplies Sundry 10,507.94 1,530.53 242.64 153.07 7,655.09 26.60 Highway Maintenance Wages & Expenses Labor 31,561.35 Postage & Office Supplies 55.87 Equipment & Repair 488.56 Town Equipment Rental 4,883.50 10,670.54 25,341.76 13,999.95 6,554.21 20,1 15.87 366,206.99 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Other Equipment Rental 5,377.74 Asphalt & Tarvia 11,024.76 Stone, Cement, Gravel, etc12,327.87 Manholes, Sidewalks & Fence 3,876.80 Professional Services 40.00 Sundry 329.51 Street Construction -Woodland Road Contract Street Construction -Waltham 5t Chapter 90 Construction -Hill Street Contract Advertising 2,439.50 45.65 Chapter 90 Construction -Paul Revere Road Contract Street Construction- teary Avenue & Aerial Street Contract Street Construction -S.3. Articles 28/37 Contract 72, 73 6.01 Supplies 2.50 Highway Department -Road Machinery Expenses Gas & Oil 9,333.83 Parts & Repairs 12,703.90 Tires & Tubes 2,628.44 Plate Fees 126.00 Office Supplies 59.50 Oxygen & Acetylene 31.52 Sundry 23.24 New Equipment Snow Removal Wages & Expenses Labor 15,760.57 Plow & Truck Repairs 1,211.27 Equipment Rentals 6,433.11 69,965 96 2,342.76 600.00 2,485.15 20,517.07 2,547.92 72,738.51 24,906.43 10,659.20 267 268 ANNUAL REPORTS Gravel, Sand & Salt 6,041.46 Claims 55.85 Sundry 157.00 Town Equipment 4,182.00 Traffic Regulation and Control Labor 1,875.53 Light 127.23 Signs 28.61 Town Equipment 139.50 Paint 470.75 Equipment & Repair 6.95 Sundry 37.84 Traffic Signal Maintenance .... 10.25 Street Lights Street Signs Labor Signs Paint Cement & Pipe Town Equipment Sundry 707.23 137.26 13.66 80.59 8.00 2.68 Street Construction -Sundry Streets Contract 3,600.00 Recording Fees 200.09 Advertising , 202.04 Professional Services 4,827.70 Highway Department -Chapter 9Q Maintenance Labor 156.34 Town Equipment 65.75 Stone, Gravel & Asphalt 1,017.19 Sidewalk Construction Contract Other Expenses Curbing Construction Labor Town Equipment Curbing TOTAL HIGHWAYS 399.82 2.38 83.28 6.00 428.00 33,841.26 2,696.66 31,207.79 949.42 8,829.83 1,239.28 402.20 517.28 306,562.59 TOWN OF LEXINGTON WELFARE Public Welfare Personal Services Agent 2,331.12 Social Worker 1,495.53 Senior Clerk 1,419.49 Junior Clerk 1,221.02 '11,082.12 * $4,614.96 Paid from Federal Grants O.A.A. Administration Postage & Office Supplies Office Equipment & Repair Auto Expense Telephone Meeting Expense Gas & Oil Gas Sundry 430.06 50.2E 59.44 215.66 74.30 82.33 10.43 ,73 *1,634.91 * $711.70 Paid from Federal Grants A.D.C. Administration Aid & Expenses Cash Grants 10,421.70 General Relief 9,804.21 Aid to Dependent Children Aid & Expenses Cash Grants Old Age Assistance Aid & Expenses Cash Grants Other Cities & Towns Disability Assistance Aid & Expenses 13 7,188.65 6,414.24 Veterans` Services and Benefits Personal Services Director 1,289.86 Aid & Expenses Cash Grants 8,390.65 All Other 1,243.52 TOTAL WELFARE AND VETERANS' SERVICES 20,225.91 20,690.37 143,602.89 4,920.27 9,634.17 269 270 ANNUAL REPORTS Schools Personal Services Superintendent Attendance Officer Other Expenses (Clerks) Principal, Teachers, Clerks (High) Principal, Teachers, Clerks (Elementary) Substitutes Janitors (High) Janitors (Elementary) Maintenance (High & Elem.) Hea Ith Atypical Education Expenses General Expense Textbooks Supplies Fuel Light & Power Telephone Towel Service Gas Water Miscellaneous Maintenance—Repairs Janitors' Supplies Libraries Health Tra nsportation Sundry Atypical Education Outlay—New Equipment School Committee Teachers Travel & Miscellan- eous Expense Americanization Classes Vocational Education Tuition SCHOOLS 8,666.66 200.00 11,146.47 210,540,56 262,362.38 19,912.32 14,629.07 21,077.91 7,227.90 7,051.64 328.75 1,804.78 12,230.63 18,33 7.96 15,839.50 8,014.01 1,658.65 1,524.40 1,1 15.03 453.86 2,394.88 29,148.56 2,836.00 1,456.70 1,104.19 13,770.19 392.69 260.60 11,276.96 391.56 935.01 563,143.66 124,946.16 200.00 3,233.14 Vocational Education Handicraft Classes 4,900.00 George Barden Account 135.41 213,080.50 5,035.41 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Out of State Travel New Elementary School Supplies & Equipment 1,698.37 Repairs 160.88 Construction, Original Equipping & Furnishing New High School TOTAL SCHOOLS LIBRARY Library Personal Services Librarian 4,500.00 Assistants & Substitutes 19,502.29 Janitors 3,593.64 Expenses Administration Books, Periodicals, Bulletins Microfilm Binding Fuel & Light Building & Grounds Sundry TOTAL LIBRARY Parks 1,142.56 6,598.79 247.50 1,569.51 2,207.84 2,160.86 143.20 119.95 1,859.25 1,119,118.39 1,817,655.96 27,595.93 14,070.26 RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED Personal Services Superintendent Wages & Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 11.60 Telephone 127.53 Auto Allowance 400.00 Labor ... 13,738.71 Equipment & Repair 680.89 Equipment Rentals 468.37 Gas & Oil 71.57 Grass Seed, Fertilizer, etc. 845.98 Light & Power ..., 298.29 Water 306.36 Flags, Flag Pole Maintenance 220.45 3,258.72 271 41,666.19 272 ANNUAL REPORTS C hem ica Is Miscellaneous Supplies .... Swimming Pool Sundry .... Buckman Tavern 104.45 463.15 83.89 106.56 46.85 Recreation Personal Services Director 50.00 Clerical ... 85.00 Supervision & Instruction Winter Program 541.00 Summer Program 5,147.17 Janitors Service 44.00 Expenses Postage & Office Supplies Transportation Awards Equipment & Repair Craft Materials Advertising Labor Fence, Sidewalk, Swimming Sundry 102.98 221.60 133.23 1,974.11 210.97 6.03 128.69 Pool 4,205.80 29.97 Pensions Police 8,123.33 Fire ... 5,391.54 Board of Retirement Expenses Accrued Liability ... Memorial Day Patriots Day Expenses Expenses Leroy 5. Brown Fund 325.00 19,719.27 1,000.00 493.01 Insurance Workingman's Compensation 6,025.14 Public Liability 5,272.23 Auto Liability 176.21 Auto, Fire & Theft 854.94 Building, Fire & Boiler 7,148.28 Sundry 68.20 17,974.65 5,867.17 7,013.38 13,514.87 20,044.27 338.02 1,493.01 19,545.00 TOWN OF LEXINGTON Town Report Printing Ambulance Maintenance Administration of Trust. Funds Unclassified Unpaid Bills TOTAL RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED 1,393.34 674.44 105.00 896.15 6,367.04 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES Water Maintenance Wages & Expenses Postage & Office Supplies 1,099.07 Office Equipment & Repairs 231.06 Recording Fees 28.74 Labor ..,, 12,908.89 Pipe, Fittings & Hydrants 984.10 Meters, Parts & Repairs 11,462.97 Equipment Rentals 1,864.60 Equipment & Repair 382.08 Interest on Debt 6,230.00 Water-Arf ington 410.93 Sundry 225.85 Trench Repair 1,814.83 Gas & Oil 11.88 Water Services Wages & Expenses Labor 7,971.78 Pipe & Fittings .. 16,723.75 Valves 2,159.14 Curb Boxes 1,603.30 Equipment Rentals 5,716.32 Lumber, Stone, Gravel, etc1,687.29 Sundry 190.90 Gas & Oil 45.43 Meter Parts 470.28 Water Conn. 524,25 Water Construction -Sundry Streets finclues 6-16" Pipe) Wages & Expenses Contract Labor Pipe & Fittings 12,427.10 3,105.92 521.08. 37,655.00 37,092.44 27.3 274 ANNUAL REPORTS 98,485.06 Equipment Rentals 1,717.39 Valves 2,514.55 Asphalt, Explosives, Sand, etc1,544.57 Equipment, Tools & Repair 429.99 Sundry 65.86 Water Construction -Woburn Street 16" & over Wages & Expenses Labor 732.04 Pipe & Fittings 40,882.45 Equipment Rental 257.13 Explosives, Lead, Sand, etc160.45 Valves & Boxes 3,471.87 Professional Services 3,972.97 Advertising 36.00 Contract 24,257.25 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES CEMETERIES Munro. Personal Services Superintendent Clerk Wages & Expenses Labor Postage & Office Supplies Equipment, Tools & Repairs Shrubs, Seeds, Fertilizer, Loam Lumber, Paint, Cement, etc. Water Perpetual Care Trees Auto Allowance 247.50 295.60 5,840.37 28.66 93.28 189.38 18.14 4.16 508.75 30.00 150.00 Westview Personal Services Superintendent 618.75 Clerk 500.00 Wages & Expenses Labor 9,017.65 Postage & Office Supplies 6.60 Equipment Rentals 104,94 Cement, Pipe, Lumber, Paint, etc. 1,658.60 22,326.46 73,770.16 543.10 6,862.74 1,118.75 170,844.06 TOWN OF LEXINGTON 275 Water 64.61 Tools & Repair 1,041.74 Shrubs, Seeds, Fertilizer 342.13 Perpetual Care 1,153.79 Auto Allowance 100.00 Sundry 27.90 Trees 202.53 Capital Outlay Labor 962.47 Loam, Seed, Dynamite, etc1,408.82 Colonial Cemetery—French Fund Labor Perpetual Care 16.58 124.08 13,720.49 2,371.29 140.66 TOTAL CEMETERIES—Including Perpetual Care Income Property Damages Baskin Property East Street 500.00 650.00 Interest on Debt Highway Loans 1,167.50 Sewer Loans 11,001.25 Sewer & Drains 1,410.00 School 41,588.75 fire 656.25 Anticipation of Revenue 18.55 TOTAL INTEREST ON DEBT Maturing Debi Highway 21,000.00 Sewer 70,000.00 Sewer & Drains 12,000.00 School 138,000.00 Water 44,000.00 Fire 15,000.00 55,842.30 300,000.00 24,757.03 1,150.00 55,842.30 TOTAL MATURING DEBT 300,000.00 276 ANNUAL REPORTS County Tuberculosis Assessment .... State Taxes , County Tax Sporting Licenses Dog Licenses Trustees of Public Trusts Munroe & Westview Cemeteries—Perpetual Care Funds Withholding Taxes Refunds: Real Estate Taxes 12,160.27 Personal Taxes 674.10 Poll Taxes 26.00 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,751.02 Public Services 7,867.84 General 421,11 Interest 50.89 Veterans Lots 100.00 Tailings 20.30 Estimated Receipts 28.80 Premium an Loans Premium on Bonds School Lunch Program High School Athletic Program TOTAL EXPEND1TURES-1952 .... Cash Balance December 31, 1952 .. GRAND TOTAL 19,468.37 63,164.52 61,477.28 2,485.25 3,306.80 4,744.75 118,114.08 25,100.33 43.25 633.00 71,551.91 12,585.31 4,179,669.54 1,301,236.71 $5,480,906.25 + it INDEX •IN•DEX 277 Page Animal Inspector, Report of 102 Appeals, Report of Board of 133 Appointed Officers 5 Assessors, Report of Board of 1 12 195 Building Inspector, Report of 144 Cary Memorial Library: Investment Committee, Report of 128 Librarian, Report of 126 Treasurer, Report of 117 Trustees, Report of 116 East Lexington Branch, Report of 118 Cemetery Commissioners, Report of 188 Committees Appointed 8 Deaths Dental Clinic, Report of Engineer, Report of Fire Engineers, Report of 205 154 216 120 Health Sanitation, Report of 108 Health, Report of Board of 110 Highway Division, Report of 217 Jurors, List of Lectures, Report of Committee on 23 118 Marriages 195 Middlesex County Extension, Report of 146 Mosquito Control Commission, Report of 201 Park Division, Report of Parking Meter Fund Planning Board, Report of Plumbing Inspector, Report of 145 186 184 132 Police Department, Report of 103 278 INDEX Public Welfare Agent, Report of 1 30 Public Works, Report of Superintendent of 217 Recreation, Report of Committees on 187 Retirement Board, Report of Treasurer of 198 Retirement Board, Report of 189 School Department 155 Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of 127 Selectmen, Report of 18 Sewer Division, Report of 227 Tax Collector, Report of 109 Town Accountant, Report of 229 Town Clerk, Report of 1931, Births 195 Deaths 200 Marriages 195 Town Counsel, Report of 148 Town Engineer, Report of 216 Town Meeting Members 10 Town Officers 4 Town Records: Warrant for Town Meeting, March 3, 1952 27 Annual Town Meeting, March 3, 1952 36 Special Election, Town Meeting Members 42 Town Meeting, March 17, 1952 44 Warrant for Presidential Primary 65 Presidential Primary 66 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 24, 1952 56 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, May 26, 1952 73 Special Town Meeting, May 26, 1952 75 Warrant for State Primary 79 State Primary 80 Warrant for State Election 88 State Election 89 Warrant for Special Town Meeting, Nov. 17, 1952 94 96 Special Town Meeting, Nov. 17, 1952 Town Treasurer, Report of 196 Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, 1952, Report of 206 Trustees of Public Trusts, Report of 207 Water Division, Report of 222 Wire Inspector, Report of 119 INDEX ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT 279 Accounting Department: Expenses 258 Personal Services 258 Administration of Trust Funds 273 Agency, Trust and Investments 249 Ambulance—Maintenance 273 Animal Inspector—Personal Services 265 Appropriation Accounts—Revenue 233 Appropriation Accounts—Non Revenue 241 Appropriation Committee: Expenses Personal Services Assessors' Department: Expenses Personal Services Balance Sheet: Deferred Revenue Accounts General Accounts Property Accounts Hoard of Appeals—Expenses Borrowing Capacity of the Town Building and Plumbing Department: Expenses Personal Services Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes Cemetery Maintenance: Munroe: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Westview: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Colonial Cemetery Collector's Department: Expenses Personal Services County Taxes 258 258 259 259 252 243. 251. 261- 242- 263 263. 266- 274 274 274 274 274 259 259 276 280 INDEX Curbing Construction 268 Deferred Assessments 252 Dental Clinic: Personal Services 264 Expenses 264 Dependent Children: Aid and Expenses 269 Disability Assistance 269 Dog Clinic Expenses 264 Dog Officer: Expenses 264 Personal Services 264 Drain Construction 266 Elections Department: Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Selectmen) 260 Expenses (Under Jurisdiction of Town Clerk) 260 Engineering Department: Expenses 261 Personal Services 261 Eradication of Mosquitoes Excess and Deficiency Expenditures: Revenue: Agency, Trust and Investments Cemeteries General Government Health and Sanitation Highways Interest on Debt .. Library Municipal Indebtedness Protection of Persons and Property Public Service Enterprises Recreation and Unclassified Refunds Schools Welfare Fire Department: Civilian Defense Expenses Personal Services Foreclosure and Redemption of Taxes Titles 264 255 249 274 258 264 266 275 271 250 261 273 271 276 270 269 262 262 262 259 IliftyEilC Forest Fires: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Garbage Removal Health Department: Expenses Personal Services Highway bepartment: Road Machinery Highway Maintenance: Chapter 90 Wages and Expenses Insect Supervision: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Insurance Interest Law Department: Expenses Personal Services and Special Fees Libra ries: Cary Memorial — Personal Services Expenses ...., Licenses Maturing Debt Memorial Day Mill Brook Sewer Fund Mosquito Control Municipal Indebtedness New Equipment Old Age Assistance: Aid and Expenses Overlay Reserve Fund Parking Meter Fund 281 263 263 266 264 264 267 268 268 263 263 272 275 282 INDEX Parks and Playgrounds: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Patriots Day Pensions: Police Department Fire Department Planning Board — Expenses Police Department: Expenses Personal Services Posture Clinic — Expenses Premium on Bonds Premium on Loans Property Accounts Property Damages 271 271 272 272 272 26i 261 261 264 276 276 251 275 Public Welfare: Aid and Expenses 269 Personal Services 269 259 Public Works: Superintendent's Office: Expenses 260 Personal Services 260 Public Works Building: Wages and Expenses 266 275 Receipts: Agency, Trust and Investments 249 272 Cemeteries 248 General Government 243 266 General Revenue — Taxes, etc. 243 264 Health and Sanitation 246 Highways 246 250 Interest 248 267 Municipal Indebtedness Y49 Protection of Persons and Property 245 Public Service Enterprises 248 Public Welfare 246 269 Recreation and Parks 247 Refunds and Transfers 249 253 Schools 247 Special Assessments and Privileges 244 Unclassified 247 259 271 271 276 253 INDEX 283 2$4 INDEX Recreation Committee: Town Clerk and Treasure -s Department: Personal Services 272 Expenses 259 Wages and Expenses 272 Personal Services 259 Refunds Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building: Registrations Department: Expenses 260 Personal Services Expenses 260 260 Personal Services 260 Town Report — Printing 273 Retirement Board — Expenses 272 Traffic Regulation and Control: Revenue Account 1952 250 Wages and Expenses 268 Road Machinery 254 276 Sale of Real Estate Fund School Department: Americanization Classes Construction, etc., New High School Expenses New Elementary School Out of State Travel Personal Services Vocational Education School Lunch Program Selectmen's Department: Expenses Personal Services Sewer Assessment Fund Sewer Construction Sewer Maintenance: Personal Services Wages and Expenses Sewer Services Shade Trees — Wages and Expenses Sidewalks Snow Removal State Taxes Street Construction Street Lights Street Signs 254 270 271 270 271 271 270 270 Transfers 249 Trust Accounts 256 Trustees of Public Trusts 276 Trust Fund Income 249 Unclassified 273 Unpaid Bills 273 276 Veterans' Services and Benefits 269 Vital Statistics 265 258 258 255 265 265 265 265 263 268 267 276 267 268 268 Water Assessment Fund 255 Water Construction 273 Water Department Available Surplus 254 Water Maintenance: Personal Services 273 Wages and Expenses 273 Water Services 273 Weights and Measures Department: Expenses 263 Personal Services 263 Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund 254 Wire Department: Expenses 263 Personal Services 263 Withholding Taxes 276 INDEX 285 TABLES Appropriation Accounts — Revenue 233 Appropriation Accounts — Non Revenue 241 Interest on Town Debt due 1953 - 1980, inc. 277 Principal on Town Debt due 1953 - 1980, inc. 277 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Attendance Officer, Report of 169 Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools 161 Financial Statements 171 Roster of Teachers 174 School Committee Organization 155 School Committee, Report of 157 School Nurse, Report of 169 Senior High School Graduating Class 180 Superintendent of Schools, Report of 160 Title of Loan Total Rate Due in. 1953`' Due in 1954 • Due m' 1955. .. . i►e in 956 Due in 15 9 7' Due in 1958 Due in 1959 5 TAB in 960 '. Due in N D*B°T EMRFR' 31 19S SI Dwe inDue'irk 1962.. 1963• 1961.`:: in ,1964 e :1965 -►n 19.6' 6 nein . 967' Due in 1968: n 1969 -' Due it 1970 Drre in;: Due in 1�► 1971 1972 1 14 Due in; 1975. .< 6 1 .brn In • • 1979 ' In 1 :4444.• Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 •:.„.... .. $12,000,00" i'Sewer Loan of 1938 North Lexington 6,000.00 r G8f►tral Fire Station Loan of .1946. ' ' 20,000.00 No. Lexington Sewer Construction Loan of 1946 68,000.00 Sewer Mains 1947 10,000.00 Water Mains 16" 1947 80,000.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No. 1) . 5,000.00 Street Construction 1947 (No: 1) 35,000,00 Street Construction 1947 (No. 2) 20,000.00 School Land. (High) 1947 15,000.00 School Land (Elementary) 1947 15,000:00 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No. 2) 45,000.00 Water Mains 6-16" 1948 170,000.00 Sewer Mains (Trunk Lines) 1948 235,000.00 0 . Sewer Mains 1948 45,000.00 New Elementary School 1948. 400,000.00 Remodeling. Hancock School 55,000.00 Sewer -Mai 1949 3040040 Sewer Mains 1950 170,000:00 E Lexington _Fire Station : ..:.... ............ .... ... ........ � 35,000.00 Street Loan 1950 15,000.00 Reconstruction &' Remodeling Schools 40,000.00 Addition Parker School 90,000.00 Const. Orig. Equip. & Furnishing new H. 1,650,000.00 Sewer $ewer Mains 1951. :..: 90400.00 Water Mains 1951 4540040. Street Construction 1951 28400.00 Street Construction 1952 80,000.00 Yf 7,floa.0, t s o '..Sewer -Bunn field --1952 $3,684,000.00 11/2 % $12,000.00 134 % 6,000.00 3/4 % 10,000.00. 10,000.00 1 % 17,000.00 17,000.00 11/2 % 2,000.00 2,000.00'. 4,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1%2% 1'/2%. 1r/4% 11/2% 11/2 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 134% 1,000.00 1,000 00 1 1/2 % 10,000.00. 10,000.00 13/ % 20,000.00 15,000.00 13/4 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 134 % •;10,000.00. 10,000.00. 134 % 25,000.00 25,000.00. 11/2 % 10,000.00. 10,000.00 11/4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 134 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 % 11/4 5,000.00 5,000.00 11/4% 5,000.00 5,000.00 134% 5,000.00 5,000.00 13/4 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 .. 134 % 90,000.00. 90,000.00 134 % 5,000.00 5,000.00 134% % . 5,000.00 5,000.00 2% 4,000.00 3,000 00 1 70 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 2.% 10,000.0010. ,000.00 17400.00 1740040.... 2,000.00 >. : 2,000.00 '. >. 2,000.00 ..,,. 4 4 4 4 d 0 4 0 0.00- 000.00 00:00 0 . 440040 4 UO 0 4,000.00 .00 4 000:00 4 0 0:00 4 000.0 4 .00 4400.00 4' 000 0 4000.00. 4,000,00 .' .:.4,000.00 ,0 0.00 ,000.OU 0 , ,0 ... ,000.0.0 .0 , 0 0 0 ,000.0 , 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00' 4,000.00 4,000 00 4,000 00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 1,000.00. 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 140040 1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000.00. 1,000,00 10,000,00 10:000.00 5,00040. 1 0 1. 0- 1 15,000:00... 15,000.00' 15,00000• 15,000.00 5, OO.OU 5, 00.00 5,000:00 10,000:00, : 10,000.00 1.0,00000:..: 10,000.00 ; 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00. 10400:00: ; 5,000,00 5,.000,00. 5,000 00 25,00040 25400,00 25,000,00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,00040 25,0.00.00': 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,00040 5,00000 5,000.00 5,000.00 5000,00 5,00040 ::.:. ... 10000:00 10 000.00 10.000,00 : 10 000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 , 0 5 000,00 , , 5400:00 .: 5,000.00 5,000.00. 5,000,00 5;000.00: 5,000.00.. 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00:. 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5.000:00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 90 000.00. 90,000.00 90 000.00. 90,000.00' 90,00.00 85,000.00 85� 00.00'.. 85 000.00 5,000.00 5.000.00 5,000;00 . 5,000.00 5,000.00 5.000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000:00.: 5,00040 : 5400:00 5,000:00 540040 5,000 00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000,00 3,000.00 3,000:00. 10,000.00 :. .10,000.00 10,000:00 `:: 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 1 1. 540040 '.5,000.0000 00 .;. .' .00 444 4 . .5,00040 }0,000.00. 0,000.00 0000.00... . 5,000400 . 5,000.00. 5,000.00 5.,000.00 5,000.00 5,000:00. 5,000.00 - 5,000 00 S,000.flU `5,0 5,000:00 5,000.005,000 ... 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000,00 15,000.00 9.0,000.00 25,000.00 25.000,00 25 000:00 25000,00:. 25 000:00'. 25 000,00 25 000:0 .. , , t 0 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00.: 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 15000.00 10,000.00 1 1. 1 i " 1 0 1 0 1 0 10,000.00 1 0 0 00 00 "0 0 -00 0 :0 00 00 0 000 0 0 0 0 10 00.00 0000. 0. 0 0 00 .00 0 0 0. 0 0. 0 5 00. 5 00 0 5,000.00 0 0 ,0 0.0,000 00 '5,000:00.' . 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000;00. 5,000,00: 5,000,00 5;000:00. 5,000.00 85,000.00 5,000 .00 5,000.00 85,00.0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 85,000.00 85,000;00.. 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 85,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 • 5400.00. 5,000,00 5,00040 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000..00. ..5,000..00 5,000.0.0 5,000.00 5,000:00. 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00:. 5,000.00. :. 0 0 8 00 85,,00, 0 5 ,00 00 85,000.00 : 85,00. ,00 5,000.00 5,000.00. 5,000.00 274 264008.005242,00000 :.. 214 000,0$194,000.00 5169,000.00 .3313,000.00.. - $284,000.00 ' $ ,000.00 $ :.. $ � Q 4:444 Title of Loan..:. Totat Due in Rate 1953 Due in 1954 Due in Dub in 1955 1956 4 14 0$146,00b.00 1 0 0 0.00 6 00.00 $161,000.00::...'$16.1,000.0. $ 6,0 $ , 146,000.00 $146,0000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5.000.00 .. 5,.000.00. 5,000.00 5,000.00 $144 000:0 119000.00::$119,000.00 1'09 0.00524,000.00 520,000.00 15 000.00$15,000.00 ... 0 $ , 4444 $ . ,00 .....5 t 515,000.00 $15,000.00 515,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 TABLE 09` TOWN DEBT DECEMBER: 31, 1912.SNOWING ANNUAL PAtMENTS` OF INTEREST TO IS RAS' tY REVENUIE':. Due in Due inDue in e i . i � Due rn Due in in in Due in Dui in 4444.. •• Du. n Due n ' Due in t>ut�.... _ � Due' in 1957 1958 1959 ...' 19150 1961 1962.• 1963 1964 19 .5 • 1966. 1967 1968 1:969:. Orae in. 1970 Due in.. 1971.. Due in 1972 Due. in 0 ein 1973 1974 Due' in 1975 Due in' Wain . Due in 1976 •. 1977 1978..:• Dus to `: Orn in Due in,' 1979 11 • Sewer and Surface Drainage Loan of 1938 Sewer Loan of 1938 Central Fire Station Loan of 1946 : No. Lexington SewerConstruction Loan of 194. 6:•. Sewer. Mains 1947 Water Mains ns 16" 1947 Water Mains 6-16" 1947 (No. 2) Street Construction 1947 ;(14o. 1) Street Construction 1947 (No, 2) .::. 540001 Land ��3� � )-.194 1947 -. School (Elementary) 1947 . Land i, 1947 -1b : (No.. 3) Waterlams 6. W =16" 1948 ., Ma 6 retaer i 1948 Mai (Trunk L Sewer Sewer Mains 194$. 4 • •., , ..44 , New Elementary 44 1948 Remodeling Hander {. 1949 (Mains_:: S Mains 1950 E Lexington Fire Station . Street Loan 19 50 . 444:.. 2econstncti�_3.Recdehn Schoo Addition Parker School t► Equip. & Furnishi ` New H. Const. Originalrig S 1951• ••. ,:. Sewer Mains i 1951 Water Ma ns StreetConstruction orstructian' 1951 .: 4444.: ...:::.:' Street Construction 1952 Sewer-Sunnyfield 1952 5180.00 105.00- 150.00 1,700.00 375.00 12,000.00 37.50 1,312.50 1$75.00 15.92::_ .540 48,868.75 1,968.75 .00 .00 12.50 •35,875.00 1,531.25 1 213 25 3,.1 -50.00. 14,962.50 ,96 50 - 285--0 75.00 , 4 2. 1 ,�tS 00 •::.: 3,937.50 -0 2,72 .00 6,220.00 . . 48,T000 .0.0 $565725.00 518000 105.00 112.50 680,00 1.35.00 1,170.00 37.50 437.50 300.00 37.50 510.00 105.00 _. 1,1 0.00 fi 350.00 240.00 1�Q( 225,013 210.00 7/Z ai 114 6 225:00 210.00 ;. 675.005.00 Ilea % 52 1349fr 2,800.00. 2,493.75 : 141496 4,025.00 025. 3,850:00 13/4% t 11/2 1!% 13/496 % 1�/4% 11/496 /4% 13,96 13496 3 1f4% 134% 3 1 /4 % 2% 1 7094 296 • Yi 340.00 170:00 754D�15.00 45.00.: 1870.00 1� 04 990.00 • . 930.00 • ': 810.00 262.50 175.00 81.50 .' 18000 1 60.00 20.00: .. 195:00 180 1-.- .00 1:50 01) 135.00 195.00 180-,V3 165.00154100 120.0 135 40 ;4444 375.00 7.00. 221# .00 2,231.75 :1,963,15 1,706.25'. 1,443.75 1,181 25 913.75 ` 656.25 1 -000 :' 2 2: 3 ,110 3,500.003,325.00 3 2 97500 • . 00 its : 2,625.00 6755 8 700.0004.7 525.00. 3511 110 218.75 13125..... a 5 4444 6,781.25 6,343.75 5906.25 5,461.75 5,031.25 . 4,593 75 4,156.25 3,718 75 :' 3,281.25 825.00` 675.00 525.00375•40-225.00 75.00 :4:4:44- 18. 125.00''..' 62.5{1. 375.00 312.50 250.#50 .:. " ' -. +::... ......�.. .: . .-44:44 - - -4;444... _... :4444.. .':. .. 2,887.50- 2,712.50 2,537.50. ..2 2,187.50: 2,012.50 : .':.1,881.25' " 1,79515 +'': 1,706.25 1 2, . 21 7 l ' :25 ":. 93.75 ... ' ,:.. . 5 .. .. ,:..:: , '.281.25563 406.25��. 5, 343.75 .. 4444. 156.25 93.75' •':31.25 444,4 ... 4444 87 1 .: 700:00 ; ..6 2.50 525.00 436'.54 :'. ; 350.00. , 262.50 >.: 175.00 : . B 50 ::. 444:4• 1 1,225.00 1,050.00 ` :.. 962,50 87500 1,575.00 1,487.50. 1 4 i 32.50 QO00.0(31,137.50 t- .: .. 4444 , , .00 :: 28,875.00 27,300.00: 25,725.00 : 24,150.00 22,575 00: '': 21,000.00 1:9 425 17850100 : 16362 50 1 fi 225.00... ,.: 1,050.00'` 4: 44 962.50 875.00 1,575.00- 4444. 1 487.50 1,400.00 .. 3 2.50 1 , 1,137.50 787.50 700.00 612.50 525.00 437.50 ' 350.00 262.50 175.00 : 87.50 560.00 -' :44. 480 00 420.00 ` :. 360.00 300.00 240 00 180 00 120.00 60.00 1,360.00 :.. 1,190.00 1,020.00 `: 950,00 680.00- . 510.00 ''- 340.00 ..': 170.00 , ,4444;, 3.500 00 3,300.00 3,100.00 2,900.00 • 2,700.00 2,500 00 2,400 00 2,300.00 2,200.00 .00 690.00 630.00 120.00 105.00 7. _. 5 0 00-• 90.00 .75.00 105.00 ' 90.04 750+0 393.75 131-'25 2,45000 2,27500 2,10040 $62,171.25 '� 57t 205,00 $ 52,6b2,5fl -:. ...; 4444 510.00 4 60.00. 4 4 60.x; 2,843;75 • :2,406.25 1, 40 1,968.75 8 6 1,,618:75.; 1,531.25 1A4315 • 7 1 • 787,50 700.00 6 0 8 ,50 : 0a 00 ' ` 2.5 t 4,87500 . 1 3 3 7 50 1 900.00 787.50 70L00 .. 61250 2;160.00- 77- 'LSO': :'•••':•149'i782:;50---..36 187 50 32 848 75 `' $29 628.75 $26 666.25 $48.332.50 5431$ 55 t • 1,924.00 1,531.25 1,350.25 ,3515 4444.. ..a. . 3 :00 330:00 270.00 21 413 000 300 0. 30.09 •.. 1,750.00 13 09 .75 .15.00 1 575.00 656.25 1,400.00 1,225:00 218:75 wy,.ltw tiir 'a n 50.00 90.00 30:00 00 875.00 700.00 : '' 525.00 12 i 1`2 1 3:7 , 68.75 1, 8 5 ,�1?9 5 1,00L25 918.75 831:25 , `743:75 ` 656:75 • 525.00 437.50 10412.50 8,925:00 525:00 437:50 2,000.00 1,900.00 1,800.00 350.00 262.50 7,437.50 5,950.00 350.00 262.00 175.00 87.50 4,462.50 97. �2 .00 " i 4 7:50: , 5 8 175.00 87.50 4444... 1,10040 1400:00 1,500:00 1,400.00 1,30040 • : 1,20040 1,100.00 ;.1,000,00 5 3L5611.7 $4,483,75 52,573!75 $2,181.25 $23,851.25 $21,147.50 -- 18.615;00 $16,062.50 513,510.00 510,957.50 .75 .75' • 0.00 306.25 f Y • 481.25 800.00 21J• 8 5' 393 .7 5 • 2. 13 12. 5 .346,25 700.00 - 6.00:::. 2.50 1 7 51,312.50T 7 $ ,58 .50 . 5 ,03 .50 18.75 500.00 $762.50 13125 4444•4•40464. • • 4,44•444•4440.4. • 4••• w • 400.00 300.00 200.00 100.00 .25 7S. -343 5200.00 $100.00 00