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Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Revenue Sources /Operating Expenses .....
2,3
Town Government, pp. 4 -24
Revenue Officer .....................91
Board of Selectmen ....................4
Board of Assessors ...................91
Selectmen's Blue Ribbon Capital
Comptroller ........................93
Financial Advisory Committee .........5
Financial Data .......................93
Lexington 2020 Vision Steering Committee
...6
Town Manager .......................7
Legal and Trusts, pp. 102 -110
Economic Development Office ..........10
Trustees of Public Trusts ..............102
Personnel Advisory Board ..............11
Fund for Lexington ..................102
Town Clerk /Board of Registrars .........12
Town Counsel ......................109
Elections ...........................13
2000 Elected Officials .................16
Town Meeting Members ...............17
Moderator ..........................19
Town Meeting Members Association .....20
Town Meetings ......................21
Public Safety, pp. 25 -32
Police Department ...................25
Police Manual Committee ..............26
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee .......28
Fire Department .....................
28
Memorial Tribute to Fire Department
Chief John ( "Jack ") F. Quinlan ........30
Board of Health .....................31
Public Facilities, pp. 33 -41
Department of Public Works ............33
Lighting Options Committee ............34
SWAT (Solid Waste Action Team) ........37
Space & Building Needs Assessment
Advisory Committee ................3
8
Permanent Building Committee .........40
Senior Center Siting Committee .........41
Education, pp. 42 -49
School Committee ....................42
Superintendent of Schools ..............43
Lexington Scholarship & Education Fund ...44
Townwide Technology Steering Committee
..45
School Expenditures by Line Item .......46
LPS Summary of Outside Funding .......48
Lexington Community Education ........48
Minuteman Regional High School .......49
Land Use, pp. 50 -70
Planning Board ......................50
Metropolitan Area Planning Council ......51
Board of Appeals ....................51
Design Advisory Committee ............56
Historic Districts Commission ...........57
Bicycle Advisory Committee ...........62
Lexington Center Committee ...........63
Lexington Historical Commission ........63
Office of Community Development/
Building Division ..................64
Hanscom Area Town Committee (HATS)
and Hanscom Field Advisory
Commission (HFAC) ................65
Lexington Ad Hoc Tree Bylaw Committee
.66
Metropolitan State Task Force ...........67
Fletcher Avenue Land Use Committee ....67
Conservation Commission .............68
LexHAB ...........................70
Lexington Housing Authority ...........70
Social Services, pp. 71 -74
Social Services Department .............71
Veterans' Services ....................71
Council on Aging ....................72
Fair Housing /Human Relations Committee ...72
Human Services Committee ............73
Lexington Youth Commission ...........74
Culture and Leisure, pp. 75 -88
Cary Memorial Library ................75
Recreation Department & Committee .....78
Cary Lecture Series ...................79
Town Celebrations Committee ..........80
Tourist Advisory Committee ............81
Lexington Council for the Arts ..........81
Lexington Commission 2000 ...........82
Last Nite Lexington 1999 ..............84
Communications Advisory Committee ....85
Lexington Sister Cities ................86
Battle Green Guides ..................88
Finances, pp. 89 -101
Appropriation Committee ..............89
Capital Expenditures Committee .........90
Revenue Officer .....................91
Board of Assessors ...................91
Comptroller ........................93
Financial Data .......................93
Lexington Retirement Board ...........101
Legal and Trusts, pp. 102 -110
Trustees of Public Trusts ..............102
Fund for Lexington ..................102
Town Counsel ......................109
Lexington 2000 Factual Summary ........111
Index .. ............................112
2000 Annual Report
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Chairperson
Kerry Brandin
Editorial Staff
Zelda Sokal
Elena Volante
Bob Morrison
Audrea Simpson
John Ayvazian
Staff Photographer
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Selectman Liaison
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Lexington
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Special thanks to
all town staff and committee mem-
bers whose cooperation was critical
to the success of this publication.
Narratives summarize activities of
the 2000 calendar year. Unless other-
wise noted, financial data reports the
total dollars expended in the fiscal
year (FY) which began July 1 and
ended June 30 of the designated year.
ON THE COVER: Combined Militia Fifes and Drums, Hastings Park, Patriots' Day,
April 15, 2000. Photo by Jonathan Hill.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2000 Revenue Sources 1999
$94,360,559 Total Revenue Sources $91,159,205
$ 46 Residential Real Estate $ 45
$ 11,037
Commercial Real Estate
$
9
$ 2
Industrial Real Estate
$
2
$ 1
Personal Property
$
1
$ 7
Local Receipts
$
8
$ 8
State
$
7
$ 892
Available Funds
$
723
$ 1,585
Available Surplus
$
2
$ 5
Water Enterprise Funds
$
5,13 8,159
$ 7,644
Sewer Enterprise Funds
$
7
$ 1 1 355 1 000
Recreation
$
1
Page 2 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2000 Operating Expenses 1999
$90,726,347 Total Operating Expenses $88,345,745
$ 49,856,052 Education $ 46,516,372
$ 491 Lexington Public Schools $ 45
$ 797 Regional Schools $ 725
S 6 Community Services $ 7
$ 6 DPW General Fund $ 6
$ 269 Transportation (LEXPRESS) $ 235
S 7 Public Safety $ 7,050,490
$ 3 Law Enforcement $ 3
$ 3 Fire Services $ 3
$ 1 Culture S 1
$ 1 Library $ 1,215,311
$ 875 Community Development S 711
$ 234 Planning Board $ 154
$ 578 Inspectional Services $ 556
$ 63 Economic Development $ 0
$ 412 Social Services $ 416,360
$ 289 Council on Aging $ 286
$ 123 Human Services $ 130
$ 3 General Government $ 2
$ 250 Town Counsel $ 211
$ 26 Town Committees $ 23
$ 238 Town Clerk's Office $ 247
$ 115 Board of Selectmen $ 128
$ 262 Town Manager's Office $ 247
$ 6 Town Report $ 6
$ 864,836 Finance Department $ 797
$ 297 MIS $ 297
$ 999 State and County Assessments $ 975
$ 8 Shared Expenses $ 9
$ 163 Organizational Expenses $ 179
$ 5 Employee Benefits /Insurance $ 5
$ 106,386 Temporary Borrowing $ 220
$ 2 Debt Service Principal $ 2
$ 69 Exempt Debt $ 1
$ 440 Interest $ 399
$ 12 Enterprise Funds S 13
$ 3 Water $ 4
$ 7 Sewer $ 706
$ 1 Recreation $ 1
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 3
Board of Selectmen
ELECTED by the voters at large: Chair Jeanne Krieger, Cathy
Abbott, Elizabeth Eddison, Peter Enrich, and Dawn McKenna.
Financial
Planning
Financial planning
dominated the
Board's work in 2000. The Town faced challenges in meeting
operating needs and preparing for significant capital expenses.
The Board and citizen groups initiated programs to provide sus-
taining benefits to the community.
For the first time since 1995, the operating budget required an
override to sustain Lexington's accustomed level of services.
Had the $3.4 million override failed the May 22 vote,
Lexington would have been a town with a very different char-
acter. The FY01 (July 2000 to June 2001) budgeting process,
from initial estimates of incremental revenue and expenses
through refinements to cut the initial incremental gap and final-
ly to the selection of the items at risk on the override, was an
open, collaborative process among the Selectmen, School
Committee, Capital Expenditures, and Appropriation commit-
tees. The four boards met frequently in open working sessions
to manage the budgeting process.
These sessions provided a 3 -year forecast with assumptions
agreed to by all parties. If these assumptions hold and our
appetites for services are not excessive, another operating over-
ride will not be necessary during this period. Already, however,
one key assumption is at risk. The defeat of Question 4 on the
November 2000 ballot, enabling a reduction in state taxes, is
likely to reduce the level of state aid to the Town. The joint bud-
get meetings (affectionately referred to as "Summits ") will
serve as the framework for future budgeting process and will
ensure that the wishes of the 1999 Town Meeting can be met,
namely formally adopting a schedule for completion of a bal-
anced budget one month prior to the start of Town Meeting.
Though a much tighter timeline than in previous years, it allows
thorough review and comment by the financial boards and
Town Meeting members.
Another financial planning tool adopted was the "Cash Capital
Policy" which stipulates disciplined spending by setting aside
5% of the operating budget to be used exclusively for capital -
type purposes (i.e., debt retirement, cash purchases, and short -
term borrowing). For the next few years, the majority of the 5%
is devoted to debt retirement. Small, "cash" capital items, pri-
marily for renewal of infrastructure, are funded by short -term
borrowing. In the latter years as debt is retired, there will be less
dependence on borrowing and greater latitude for cash expens-
es. To supplement the 5 %, an additional $500,000 was dedicat-
ed through the operating override to street repair, thereby ensur-
ing continued progress on diminishing the backlog of deficient
roads. The corollary of the Cash Capital Policy is the recognition
that all "big ticket" capital items, such as road reconstruction, a
senior center, and elementary school refurbishment will be fund-
ed outside the tax levy (i.e., by debt exclusion overrides).
To better understand the implications of these policies, the
Selectmen convened the Selectmen's Blue Ribbon Capital
Financial Advisory Committee, chaired by former Selectmen
Bill Dailey and Paul Marshall. The Committee concluded that a
5% annual increase in the residential tax levy would allow for
both periodic operating overrides and the funding of major cap-
ital programs through debt exclusions. Major capital programs
covered in this report included: street resurfacing and recon-
struction, elementary school revitalization, capping of the
Hartwell Ave landfill, a new Senior /Community Center and
DPW barn. The Space Needs Committee report, authored by
Selectman Dawn McKenna and the appointed committee, pro-
vided important input in the prioritization of these capital pro-
grams. The steps that remain are for the Summit members to
phase and prioritize these much - needed capital programs and
prepare them for community approval.
These tools the Summit process, the cash capital policy, the
long -range forecast, and the recommendation of the Blue
Ribbon Committee will enable us to address the issues that
confront us as we prepare the FY02 budget. Revenue estimates
for FY02 indicate an increase due largely to growth in the com-
mercial property base. Expenses as usual are out - pacing revenue
growth. This year's juggernaut is a substantial increase in health
insurance costs for our town employees and retirees.
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY00
FY99
$ 56,892
$ 58,631
$ 53
$ 74,345
Page 4 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Left to right: Selectmen Dawn McKenna, Betty Eddison, Peter
Enrich, Jeanne Krieger, Cathy Abbott, and Town Manager
Richard White.
Board of Selectmen continued from previous page
The Battle Green
The Town hosted a magnificent celebration, the culmination of the
efforts of the Commission 2000, to commemorate the 225 years
since the "shot heard round the world" on April 19, 1775.
Thousands of reenactors from as far away as Great Britain camped
in Lexington for three days. An estimated 200,000 spectators
viewed the reenactment, held this year on Saturday rather than the
traditional Monday. Sunday's activities included the 100 -year com-
memoration of the Minuteman statue by former Historic Society
President David Wells and the rededication of the Common to
"individual respect and participation in community service."
lasting experience as well as considering such practical matters
as parking accommodations for tour busses. The Museum of Our
National Heritage has become a key resource in these plans and
their civic commitment is appreciated.
Residents addressed ways to make Lexington an even better
place to live. Proposals for bylaw changes from the Tree
Committee and Noise Committee will come before the 2001
Town Meeting. The Noise Committee is seeking to encourage
residents and business people to think about the impact of their
activities on their neighbors. The Tree Committee is seeking
ways to preserve the Town's shade cover.
To preserve the historic heritage of the Common, the
Selectmen, faced with a growing number of contentious permit
requests, voted in July to revise their regulations governing the
use of the Battle Green in a manner applicable to all speakers
and all points of view by prohibiting free - standing structures and
limiting events to eight hours duration. In applying these new
regulations, the Selectmen denied a permit request from the
Knights of Columbus to display a creche on the Battle Green for
the 5 -week period from December 3 to January 6, 2001. The
Knights, represented by Citizens for the Preservation of
Constitutional Rights Inc., sought a preliminary injunction to
restore the creche to the Battle Green. Both the injunction and
the subsequent appeal were denied in Federal Court. The Town
enjoyed a Live Nativity ceremony on the Common the night
before Christmas Eve, an event consistent with the new regula-
tions for the Common and the spirit of the rededication.
Community Involvement
An important initiative has been the Town's No Place For Hate
campaign, a program created through a collaboration of the Anti -
Defamation League and the Massachusetts Municipal
Association. Selectman Cathy Abbott heads the program on
behalf of the Selectmen and Assistant Town Manager Linda Vine
oversees the municipal staff's ongoing commitment and involve-
ment. Among the initial efforts are: creation of a community cal-
endar, making available diversity training to town employees, and
the development of anti -bias programs that can be offered in a
variety of community settings. Central to this theme was the
Selectmen's endorsement of "Respecting Differences," a work-
shop and panel discussion in October, designed to create a safer,
more inclusive community for gays, lesbians, and their families.
The 2020 Visioning Process prepared its final report, after near-
ly two years of intensive community involvement, drawing a
map to guide our decision - making now and in the future. Among
the tangible results of this effort is the continued effort by the
Planning Board and staff to develop a Comprehensive Plan.
The Senior Center Siting Committee sought neighborhood input
as it deliberated to select a location for the proposed
Senior /Community Center. Site selection has been narrowed to
three possible locations.
The Tourism Committee, with the assistance of Selectman Betty
Eddison, is examining ways to make a visit to Lexington a more
Traffic, in the air and on the ground, continued to require our
attention. Daily flights by Shuttle America from Hanscom to
LaGuardia started in early November. The Town has joined with
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Selectmen's Blue Ribbon
Capital Financial
Advisory Committee
ROLE: To review the current list of proposed "big ticket"
capital projects and develop a balanced capital strategy to
recommend to the Selectmen. To use past history to deter-
mine the long -term financial effects of capital projects over
the next ten years, and to decide which sequence and timing
would most minimize property tax impact.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen until the accep-
tance of the final report: Co- Chairs William Dailey and
Paul Marshall, James Beck, Daniel Busa, Jean Cole, Jane
Pagett, and Alan Wilson. Staff: Town Manager Rick White
and Management Intern Patrick Leopold.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Presented a report to the Board of Selectmen with a rec-
ommendation on how to accommodate the operating
budget's historical inflationary pressures and fund long-
term debt commitments while limiting effective tax
growth to 5% over the next ten years.
• Suggested bonding all capital projects (elementary
schools, senior center, landfill, DPW garage, and road
projects) at a 5-1/2 % rate over 20 years.
• Focused on the tax impact to the individual homeowner.
• Reviewed Selectmen's fiscal policies, inventoried all the
Town's potential capital projects, and performed exami-
nations of the history of town operating overrides,
assessed values, and average tax levy increases.
• Held six meetings during late summer and early fall.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 5
Board Of Selectmen continued from previous page
citizen groups from Lexington and surrounding towns to chal-
lenge the FAA's decision to grant these flights without adequate
assessment of the historical and environmental impact.
Traffic in and through the Town remains a challenge. The open-
ing of Harrington Road and moving the main entrance to the
High School to Worthen Road met with mixed sentiment.
Residents living near the Center continued to ask for relief from
all -day parking in front of their homes. Most requests were
granted. An increase in meter parking fines will go into effect in
2001. Funding for the Depot Square redesign project was
released and a summer 2001 completion is promised by the
State. As a first step toward implementation of a comprehensive
solution to parking in the Center, the Selectmen hired a consult-
ing firm to define specific requirements.
Lexington continues to thrive and is sustained by the contribu-
tions of its citizens. This is merely a partial accounting of the
ways in which volunteers in Lexington contribute to the rich-
ness of the community.
Lexington 2020 Vision Steering Committee
ROLE: To guide and manage a town -wide visioning
and goal- setting process that empowers residents to
help determine what this community will be like in
the year 2020. Responsibilities include mobilizing
necessary resources in support of the process; orga-
nizing and supporting stakeholder subcommittees;
and ensuring communication with participants in the
process and the community at large. This compre-
hensive, long- range, community -wide visioning and
planning effort has been ongoing for over two years,
and roughly 300 residents have been involved in
some way to date. The Steering Committee will
make recommendations for structuring an imple-
mentation process to begin in calendar 2001.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen in consultation
with the School Committee and the Planning Seated,
Board: Chuck Benson, Todd Burger, Helen Cohen, Standi
Robin DiGiammarino, Peter Enrich, James Hoyte, Herru p
Alan Lazarus, Peter Lee, Paul Mammola, Fred
Merrill, Peggy Perry, Marjorie Platt, Fernando Quezada,
Tony Siesfeld, Heather Sweeney, and Gerrie Weathers. The
Steering Committee met every other week, and subcommit-
tees met as needed during the year.
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left to right: Candy McLaughlin (stafj), Chuck Benson, Peter Enrich.
ng, left to right: Rick White, Wendy Rundle (consultant), Rachael
-Morse (staff, Helen Cohen, Todd Burger; Fernando Quezada.
Organized and supported stakeholder groups to develop the
goals for Lexington 2020 Vision. Six work groups worked
from January through June on the following topical areas
Sense of Community; Managing Growth; Educational
Excellence; Productive Connections between Citizens and
Town Government; Managing Transportation; and Fiscal
Stability. A broad -based Core Participants Group served as
a sounding board for the overall process.
Presented a "Futures Panel" in February at which experts
in economics, planning, and technology discussed future
trends. This program was broadcast several times on the
local cable channel.
• Successfully negotiated a consulting contract for Phase II
of the process.
• Conducted a meeting on June 22 to wrap up the vision and
goals development phase. The majority of participants
expressed interest in continuing involvement with the 2020
Vision process.
• Supervised the drafting and final revisions to a Status
Report of the Planning Process. This report will be distrib-
uted widely throughout the community in January 2001.
• Conducted two public meetings and invited community
input via phone, fax, and the web site during a two -month
public comment period on the draft report.
• Planned and administered a public communications effort
that has included information published in the Lexington
Minuteman; distribution of the draft report to boards,
libraries, community organizations, and other interested
stakeholders; and posting information on the Town's web site.
• Began preparing for broad public awareness of the final
status report, including a community -wide survey and dis-
cussions with community groups.
• Developed a broad outline for making the transition to
implementation.
Page 6 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Manager
he Town main-
tained a payroll
of $14,282,077 for
the fiscal year end-
ing June 30, 2000
covering 290 full -
time and 58 part -
time employees.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 286,457
$ 268,393
Expenses
$ 13,773
$ 14,121
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
Part Time
I
I
The total budget
expended for fiscal year 2000 was $91,052,247 including articles
and capital expenditures; $100,302,806 has been appropriated for
fiscal year 2001.
ROLE: To act as Chief Executive Officer of the Town as estab-
lished in the Selectmen -Town Manager Act, and to either direct-
ly or indirectly, through staff, administer the policies and proce-
dures of the Board of Selectmen, enforce bylaws and actions
passed by Town Meeting, and prepare the budget and manage
the daily operation of all town departments.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Richard White, since 1987.
No Place for Hate Campaign
Lexington is a community under constant changes. Its face has
changed dramatically over the last 25 years. Lexington's No Place
for Hate campaign is dedicated "to mobilizing citizens to challenge
bigotry and to promote a prejudice -free community in which all
people are appreciated for their differences." It was endorsed by the
Board of Selectmen in February of 2000. Created through a col-
laboration of the Anti- Defamation League and the Massachusetts
Municipal Association, Lexington's program is multi - dimensional
in that it is a program led by a Selectmen - appointed Steering
Committee but implemented at all levels, public and private within
the community. The effort will continue well into 2001 and beyond,
but already much is being planned. A community calendar with
holidays and important civil rights dates and community events is
being created. A web page is under design that will provide inter-
ested parties with easy access to No Place for Hate initiatives.
Diversity training is planned for all town employees. The Senior
Management Team kicked -off the organization's training efforts by
identifying strategies to enhance diversity awareness and sensitivi-
ty with the organization's leadership. A cross - departmental team of
employees was developed and is implementing diversity training
opportunities throughout the organization. The Police Department,
ever a leader in Massachusetts community -based policing efforts,
completed a department -wide training effort regarding racial pro-
filing. Local resident, Deborah Ramirez, Professor of Law at
Northeastern University, along with colleague Jack McDevitt, pro-
vided the Police Department with several hours of outstanding
expert training offered to the Justice Department and to other
municipalities and state agencies throughout the country.
Strategic Planning
During the past 20 months, town staff, in partnership with the
Lexington 2020 Vision Steering Committee, engaged the com-
munity in a visioning and strategic planning process. This strate-
gic planning effort builds on a long and important history of past
initiatives. These initiatives based on focus groups, community
conversations, and a survey were crucial building blocks for
future planning efforts. In 1999, an Initiating Committee with
assistance from town staff, developed a methodology and
detailed step -by -step description of the strategic planning
process that made sense for Lexington. The Initiating
Committee evolved into the Steering Committee charged with
making the process work.
The Steering Committee created a strategic planning process
that, on a sustained basis, engaged a wide spectrum of the com-
munity in an organized series of discussions to create and imple-
ment a vision of the Town's future. Over 300 citizens actively
participated in this planning process. Equally important, many
of these participants were new to town affairs.
The draft report of the Strategic Planning process is now com-
plete and available for public review. It is a marvelous piece of
work from dedicated volunteers who gave generously of their
time and intellect. The report proposes five strategic themes for
Lexington's elected and appointed leadership to focus its efforts
in the future. A series of goals has been developed for each
theme. The five themes identified in the report are: 1) promote
and strengthen community character; 2) foster educational
excellence; 3) sustain and enhance the Town's physical charac-
ter and the larger environment; 4) reinforce connection between
residents, civic organizations, and town government; and 5)
establish open and accessible processes of town -wide decision -
making and conflict resolution.
This effort initiated and endorsed by the Board of Selectmen,
Planning Board, and School Committee, and supported by the pro-
fessional staff and a large cadre of citizen volunteers, provides the
Town with a running start towards ensuring that Lexington
remains a vibrant and healthy community. The Steering
Committee will soon transition to the Implementation Committee.
Already, corporate citizen Mercer Management Inc. has generous-
ly donated their intellectual capital to develop a town -wide survey
that will provide additional data and feedback regarding this plan.
A system will be created to report on Strategic Planning imple-
mentation efforts and to connect these themes and goals identified
with the report directly to the Town's appropriation process. The
Planning Board's Comprehensive Planning Process, initiated in
2000, will greatly enhance the Town's ability to maintain and
improve upon the quality of life in Lexington.
Financial Policies and Processes
The Board of Selectmen, in partnership with the professional
staff, developed a series of critical and prudent financial policies
during the past three years that has strengthened the Town's
financial planning processes and stabilized the Town's resource
allocation process.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 7
Town Manager continued from previous page
Budget Process
The Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the financial
committees, and the professional staff, for the first time in mem-
ory, aligned individual budget review schedules in an effort to
create a collaborative budget development process. These
groups met seven times prior to Town Meeting to prioritize
needs and to determine appropriate resource allocation. As a
result, all of the participants agreed that there was a need for an
override of Proposition 2 -1/2 to fund $3.7 million in services
ranging from LEXPRESS services to a whole host of education-
al programs. The budget development process was successful in
that for the first time it included all interests from the beginning
and aligned individual school and town budget review schedules
so that the School Committee and Selectmen could make impor-
tant budget decisions together. A 1999 Town Meeting warrant
article changed the budget submission bylaw, allowing the pro-
fessional staff and elected leadership of this community to
develop its own process. This model has already been replicated
for the FY2002 process. The Selectmen, School Committee, and
finance committees are well on their way towards reaching clo-
sure on the allocation of resources for the 2002 budget.
Financial Policies
Managing Proposition 2-1/2 has created several challenges for
the community and its leaders. Allocating limited resources
PROJECTED
CASH
RESERVES
FY98, FY99,
FY00, FY01 free
cash growth
is actual. FY02
is projected.
$1.5 million
represents the
average growth
over the past
10 years.
* * plus catch -up
among well - established and supported programs creates tension.
During the past 20 years, overriding Proposition 2 -1/2 has been
approached with caution. Consequently, budget sacrifices or
compromises have caused the Town to deplete its cash reserves
and let its capital assets deteriorate with minimum investment.
2000 marked the fourth consecutive year in which Town
Meeting moved closer to its 10 -year goal of accumulating cash
reserves of 5% of the tax levy. The policy established by the
Board of Selectmen and endorsed by Town Meeting in 1997 was
initiated in order to accumulate a reserve or savings account to
draw upon in case of emergency, or to weather a short period in
which a recurring revenue source is compromised.
2000 also was the implementation year for the Town's new cash
capital policy. (See Cash Capital Policy chart on next page.)
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen in September 2000, it pro-
vides a guideline for allocation of tax levy resources (all revenue
except enterprise and debt exclusion) for capital items tradition-
ally funded with cash (Le., equipment, roofing, paving, minor
building construction). The plan calls for a 5% allocation of tax
levy related resources to cash capital to fund cash capital requests.
By the year 2004, over $2.5 million will be available to dedicate
to cash capital projects. This policy also requires that most new
major capital projects funded through permanent debt be funded
outside of the limits of Proposition 2-1/2.
Projected Free Cash Balance
(assume 0.5 % of tax levy added to free cash balance each year)
Prior Year
+0.5%
Balance after
Free Cash Balance
Free Cash for
Balance
of Levy
Appropriation
as % of Tax Levy
FY98
$ 290,000
$286,527
$ 576,527
1.03%
FY99
$ 576,527
$287,870
$ 864,397
1.49%
FY00
$ 864,397
defer 1 yr.
$ 864,397
1.49%
FY01
$ 864,397
$310,528
$ 1,174,925
1.92%
FY02 **
$1,174,925
$658,251
$ 1,833,176
2.70%
FY03
$1,833,177
$362,679
$ 2,195,856
3.12%
FY04
$ 2,195,856
$373,996
$ 2,569,852
3.54%
FY05
$ 2,569,852
$385,896
$ 2,955,748
3.95%
FY06
$ 2,955,449
$399,236
$ 3,354,685
4.35%
FY07
$ 3,354,685
$413,217
$ 3,767,902
4.72%
FY08
$ 3,767,902
$427,548
$ 4,195,450
5.08%
Free Cash Available for Appropriation
(assume free cash is generated at the rate of $1.25 million per year)
Prior Year
Free Cash
Free Cash Balance
Free Cash for
Balance
Growth*
before Appropriation
Reserve
Appropriation
FY98
$ 290,000
$1,726,527
$ 2,016,527
$ (576,527)
$ 1,440,000
FY99
$ 576,527
$ 3,339,221
$ 3,915,748
$ (864,397)
$ 3,051,351
FY00
$ 864,397
$1,858,182
$ 2,722,579
$ (864, 397)
$ 1,858,182
FY01
$ 864,397
$1,295,995
$ 2,160, 392
$ (1,174, 925)
$ 985,467
FY02* *
$ 1,174,925
$ 2,325,075
$ 3,500,000
$ (1,833,176)
$ 1,666,824
FY03
$ 1,833,177
$1,500,000
$ 3,333,177
$ (2,195,856)
$ 1,137,321
FY04
$ 2,195,856
$1,500,000
$ 3,695,856
$ (2,569,852)
$ 1,126,004
FY05
$ 2,569,852
$1,500,000
$ 4,069,852
$ (2,955,449)
$ 1,114,104
FY06
$ 2,955,449
$1,500,000
$ 4,455,449
$ (3,354,685)
$ 1,100,764
FY07
$ 3,354,685
$1,500,000
$ 4,854,685
$ (3,767,902)
$ 1,086,783
FY08
$ 3,767,902
$1,500,000
$ 5,267,902
$ (4,195,450)
$ 1,072,452
The Selectmen's policy regarding
major capital project financing created
some significant challenges for the
professional staff and elected and
appointed leadership. Over $95 million
in capital projects needed to be priori-
tized and scheduled for funding.
Scheduling and financing a major
building renewal project for the ele-
mentary schools, building a new
Senior Center and DPW facility,
repairing and reconstructing a number
of town streets, as well as closing the
Hartwell Avenue landfill while keep-
ing up with the various funding
demands of the operating budget
caused many in the community to
wonder whether it was reasonable and
affordable to fund these projects and
support the innumerable demands of
the operating budget. In June 2000, the
Board of Selectmen created a charge
for a Blue Ribbon Capital Financial
Advisory Committee and appointed
nine seasoned veterans of town affairs
to determine if it was feasible to sup-
port an operating budget that would
grow beyond the restrictions of
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Cash Capital Policy
FY02
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
5% of General Fund policy
$4,346,239
$ 4,551,872
$ 4,786,086
$ 5,028,002
$5,281,226
Debt service*
3,511,066
2,477,933
2,262,397
1,635,027
972,909
Available for Cash Capital policy
$ 835,173
$2,073,939
$2,523,689
$3,392,975
$4,308,317
Short -term debt principal payment
0
0
933,333
1,580,442
1,790,668
Short -term debt interest payment
309,500
407,816
318,600
302,646
254,149
Short -term debt issuance cost
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
Preliminary Cash Capital funding
$ 505,673
$1,646,123
$1,251,756
$1,489,887
$2,243,500
Street funding (from override)
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
Adjusted Cash Capital funding
$1,005,673
$2,146,123
$1,751,756
$1,989,887
$2,743,500
* The debt service is calculated with the assumption
that the
library and the playing
fields will
be issued permanently
in FY03.
Proposition 2-1/2 and fund the debt service required to fund
some $95 million "big ticket" capital projects.
The Committee determined that both of these goals could be
achieved during the next ten years while keeping the typical real
estate tax bill to an average 5% annual increase. This compares
very favorably with the Town's experience during the period
between 1991 and 2000 when the typical real estate tax bill
increased an average 5.4% each year. (See Blue Ribbon chart at
the bottom of this page.)
The community owes a great deal of thanks to Paul Marshall,
Bill Dailey, Dan Busa, Jean Cole, James Beck, Jane Pagett, Alan
Wilson, Stephen Doran and Mark Robinson who took on the
Selectmen's charge. Much work still needs to be done. Avoiding
or delaying an operating override and strategically scheduling
the capital projects will help stabilize the year -to -year increases
in the real estate tax during the next ten years.
Organizational Initiative, the Senior
Management Team and Expanding
Upon a Collaborative Work En vironmen t
A discerning and demanding public, limited financial resources,
an organizational thirst for excellence have caused the staff to seek
ways to work together so as to maximize the utilization of the
human resources within the organization. The Senior Management
Team continued to make major contributions to the quality of
product produced by the organization as well as the collaborative
decision - making in Town. Members
are: Assistant Town Manager,
Finance Director, Public Works
Director, Town Clerk, Recreation
Director, Community Development
Director, Management Analyst,
Library Director, Police Chief, Fire
Chief, Social Services Director,
Planning Director, MIS Director
and Town Manager.
The group develops budgets, strate-
gies, planning, and all major policy recommendations. It reviews
all major personnel decisions and recommendations. Together, it
tries to lead the organization in meeting the goals as set forth by
the Board of Selectmen. Through its work together, it is hoped
that these leadership behaviors will be embraced by all of the
employees throughout the organization. Already, the
Management Strategies Group, a group of 15 middle managers
has developed a work plan for the organization that is designed
to enhance communication throughout the organization and
encourage that decision - making be done at the lowest levels of
the organization.
2000 marked the emergence of the Rank and File group
(Employee Strategy Group). Representing every department
within the organization, the group has begun to provide valuable
insight as to the effect of initiatives, past and present, on the var-
ious line employees who are entrusted to get the work done. The
creation of the Rank and File group and their initial efforts is a
significant organizational achievement in that it completes the
assembly of formal mechanisms at all levels of the organization
to ensure that every possible viewpoint within the organization
is considered when various organizational, departmentally divi-
sional, and work group plans are being initiated.
The staff worked hard towards achieving its goals in 2000.
Employees were encouraged to take risks and to develop a broad
external perspective to better understand the goals of the organi-
continued on next page
Blue Ribbon Expected Overrides, Secondary School Project, and Suggested Capital Projects
Est. Tax Levy Limit
Primary
Est. Tax Levy
Tax /$5,000
w /Secondary School
School Debt
Street
Street
Senior
DPW
Landfill
Limit w/ Addtnl
of Y2K
%
Debt Exclusion
Exclusion
Resurfacing
Reconstruction
Center
Building
Closure
Debt Exclusions
RE Value
Incrs
FY00
$ 61,322,549
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 61,322,549
$ 6,131
FY01
67,912,067
0
0
0
0
0
0
67,912,067
6,719
9.59
FY02
70,785,478
0
1,262,500
0
358,750
256,250
0
72,662,978
7,142
6.30
FY03
73,387,615
212,500
1,210,000
0
349,563
249,688
195,200
75,604,566
7,384
3.39
FY04
79,469,843
1,062,500
1,157,500
1,372,500
340,375
243,125
188,480
83,834,323
8,138
10.21
FY05
81,697,823
2,125,000
1,105,000
1,325,250
331,188
236,563
181,760
86,992,584
8,396
3.17
FY06
83,964,861
3,060,000
1,052,500
1,278,000
322,000
230,000
175,040
90,082,401
8,646
2.98
FY07
89,302,435
4,426,250
0
1,230,750
312,813
223,438
168,320
95,664,006
9,133
5.63
FY08
91,777,057
4,237,250
0
1,183,500
303,625
216,875
161,600
97,879,907
9,297
1.80
FY09
94,317,154
4,048,250
0
1,136,250
294,438
210,313
154,880
100,161,285
9,467
1.83
FY10
99,924,363
3,859,250
0
1,089,000
285,250
203,750
148,160
105,509,773
9,926
4.85
Totals 2001 through 2010
$ 23,031,000
$ 5,787,500
$ 8,615,250
$ 2,898,002
$ 2,070,002
$1,373,440
$ 876,303,890
Effective Rate of Increase
4.94
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zation. Efforts were made to break down the artificial barriers
that are naturally created by department affiliation or by classifi-
cation rank within the position schedule. Several cross depart-
mental, cross functional, multi -level teams were created to solve
organizational problems or to manage larger complex projects.
The Y2K team, led by Karen Simmons, did terrific work; every
department within the Town was represented on the team. A full
plan was developed during 1999 to make the Town's systems
Y2K compliant, to develop contingency plans for emergency
services if systems failed, and to educate employees and citizens
of the Town regarding this issue. The team's success was obvi-
ous as the clock ticked into 2000 and the organization continued
to reap the benefit of the Y2K team's efforts as it reached each
system milestone throughout the year.
The Harrington Road project team, led by Transportation
Coordinator Nancy Kolb, helped the community examine sever-
al mitigating proposals in an attempt to resolve one of
Lexington's most vexing transportation design problems.
Harrington Road opened in late 1999 as a result of the
Harrington Road team's hard work and, although the Town is
still collecting use and traffic data to evaluate the safety of this
new design, it is clear that progress has been made in making
this area safer for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. We should
know in 2001 whether the mitigating designs implemented by
the Harrington Road team was enough.
Town staff played major roles in managing construction activi-
ties in Town. Specifically, teams were created to help coordinate
and plan construction activities for the redesign of the Town Hall
parking complex to accommodate the temporary relocation of
the library to Cary Hall. Several plans were developed under the
leadership of Assistant Town Manager Linda Vine, Town
Engineer Peter Chalpin, and Transportation Coordinator Nancy
Kolb. A final plan was adopted by the Board of Selectmen in
August 2000 that added additional spaces to this complex,
redesigning employee and customer parking and redesigning
access flow to the facility, all in an attempt to accommodate the
Cary Library relocation. Finance Director John Ryan, Town
Engineer Peter Chalpin, and DPW Director Bill Hadley led a
project management team in retrofitting Cary Hall's electrical
and plumbing systems so as to accommodate the temporary relo-
cation of the library to Cary Hall in early 2001.
The secondary school reconstruction and building renewal pro-
ject has required the attention of all town staff working collabo-
ratively with the Permanent Building Committee and School
Economic Development Office
ROLE: To provide assistance to existing and prospective
businesses and individuals. The office is a point of contact
for those seeking permits, information about the Town, or
access to other governmental agencies, as well as those
seeking to understand Lexington's land -use regulations. The
office also serves as a liaison between businesses and state
and federal agencies in dealing with matters such as busi-
ness assistance, financing, technical assistance, land use
regulations, and permitting.
The office provides data and services to the community on
planning and development matters of interest and concern to
businesses. It tracks local economic indicators and labor
market statistics, local development plans, land and real
estate availability, building regulations, and permits.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Economic
Development Officer Joseph Marino since 1999.
ties to assist local businesses in expanding their facilities,
creating jobs, and expanding and diversifying the local
economic base.
• Worked with Lexington businesses interested in expand-
ing their facilities in the Town, with firms interested in
relocating to Lexington, and with new firms interested in
starting a business in Lexington.
• Served as a contact point for numerous businesses on
matters dealing with permitting requirements, land devel-
opment matters, and doing business in Town.
• Visited with numerous businesses in response to their
inquiries, and to offer assistance.
• Began marketing efforts by working with American
Images Publishing and a small team of fellow employees
to publish an Economic Resource Guide. Collected and
wrote content for the publication.
• Surveyed over 1000 businesses.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Continued to do outreach to town boards and committees,
town employees, local real estate agencies, regional com-
mercial real estate agencies, the development community,
and Lexington's businesses.
Continued building the Business Retention and
Expansion (BRE) program, which focuses on the needs of
existing businesses, and is designed to identify opportuni-
• Worked on tourism issues with the Lexington /Concord
Area Visitors Council and as staff to the Board of
Selectmen's Tourism Advisory Committee.
• Began recruiting members for the Lexington Business
Roundtable.
• Organized a panel for businesses in Lexington and Bedford
that focused on workforce and transportation issues.
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Administration. Town staff meets regularly to help manage this
important project to ensure that the construction schedule is con-
sidered and the project budget is managed.
Many of the institutional barriers that existed between School
and Town staff are being torn down through the effective lead-
ership of Superintendent Pat Ruane. A smooth, aligned, and col-
laborative budget decision making process and work effort
regarding the Town's information technology, printing services,
and building maintenance services have created an optimistic
and cooperative work environment between the two staffs.
The Internal and External newsletter teams, the Capital Budget
team, the Health and Wellness team, the MIS team, the
Affirmative Action Task Force team, and the Planning team all
made major contributions to the organization. The Town's
employees, as well as its citizens, have and will continue to be
served with distinction because of their hard work, selfless sense
of duty, and ability to work outside the parameters set by their job
and their department. My heartfelt congratulations and thanks to
each of the members of the Senior Management Team and to the
entire staff for an excellent effort and great work product during
2000. Towns throughout the country are adopting Lexington's
high - performance work model in an attempt to increase organi-
zational effectiveness. Our emergency planning efforts, wellness
programs, budget product, wage and compensation plans, capital
planning strategies, affirmative recruitment strategies, and web
page designs and strategies have found their way into other com-
munities in Massachusetts, New England, throughout the country
and as faraway as East Gibblandshire, Victoria, Australia.
Personnel and Collective Bargaining
The Town Manager's office and organizational staff worked
closely with the Personnel Advisory Board in a continuing effort
to create an environment that motivates employees to reach their
full potential by taking risks, growing and developing profes-
sionally, and achieving personal and professional satisfaction.
Together, with the Personal Advisory Board, a variety of pro-
jects have been undertaken including:
• the development of wellness programs for town employees to
create a healthier physical environment
• the revision of policies and employee communications to
ensure fairness and equity in all workplace policies
• the analysis of compensation levels and salary ranges to
ensure fairness and to reward for good performance
• the implementation of new performance tools for employee
evaluations to enhance effectiveness
• the development of new employee orientation programs for
better communication of organizational practices
• the creation of the affirmative action task force in an effort to
develop a more diverse workforce
• the development of a new exit interview process and the
analysis of the results of recent interviews so that adjustments
can be made to policies and practices to improve organiza-
tional effectiveness.
The Department of Public Works, Public Safety Dispatchers,
two Police units, Library, and the Fire Department contracts are
settled through June 30, 2001. The Town evaluates all employee
performances on a regular basis and does not provide automatic
step increases for the non -union workforce. Non -union employ-
ees received an average increase of 3.5% in fiscal year 2000.
Thanks and farewell are extended to long -term employees
Planning Director Bob Bowyer, Conservation Administrator
Marilyn Nordby, Police Captain Jim Kilmartin, Parking
Enforcement Officer Bigelow Moore, Reference Librarian Julie
Triessel, Transportation Clerk Janet Lewitsky, DPW employees
Coleman Connolly and John Whitney, and Firefighter Jim
Redmond. The untimely death of Fire Chief Jack Quinlan has
saddened all in Town who knew him. All of these long -term
employees served us with honor and respect. They deserve much
more than our thanks and appreciation can provide.
LIPersonnel Advisory Board
ROLE: To assist the Town Manager's Office in achieving
its human resources mission: motivating town employees
to reach their full potential on the job and attracting high-
ly qualified candidates to fill job openings. The
Committee provides guidance and advice regarding issues
related to employment and employee relations, compensa-
tion and benefits, employee communications, training and
development, and health and safety.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Co- Chairs Janet Perry
and Evelyn Silber, William Barnes, Richard Evans, Elmer
Guilmartin and Angelo Buono.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Assisted with the adjustment of salary ranges for all
non -union positions.
• Provided input regarding a mentoring program being
developed by Donna Hooper for the Affirmative Action
Task Force.
• Reviewed the Town's recruiting process and provided
input on recruiting sources to meet diversity goals.
• Assisted with recruiting for senior positions, including
Director of Human Services and Director of Public Works.
• Reviewed the Town's Early Intervention Program,
developed to meet state requirements.
• Discussed strategies for organizing the human resources
function if the override vote failed.
• Provided input to the Board of Selectmen as requested re-
garding the Town Manager Performance Review Process.
• Provided individual consulting on employee perfor-
mance plans.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Clerk/Board of Registrars
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$146
$135
(as of December 8, 2000)
Expenses
$
5
$
4
Elections (Total)
$
58
$
81
Registration (Total)
$
20
$
17
Records Management
$
8
$
8
Personnel
Fishing ........ 164
4
4
TOWN CLERK APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Donna
M. Hooper, since 1996.
BOARD OF REGISTRARS APPOINTED by the Board of
Selectmen for a 3 -year term: Connie Foster (R), Mary Abegg (D),
and Luanna Devenis (R). Registrars staffed voter registration ses-
sions prior to each election, certified absentee voter applications,
issued annual census, and prepared the annual street list.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Over 100 election officers received orientation and training for
the five elections scheduled in calendar year 2000.
• The Annual Town Meeting, convened on March 27, covering
25 warrant articles, and held at the Clarke Middle School due
to Cary Memorial Building renovations, was completed in
four evening sessions.
• An unscheduled Proposition 2-1/2 override vote was held on
Monday, May 22, with 41% of registered voters voting, of
which 63% supported an override of Proposition 2 -1/2 to fund
municipal and school operational expenses totaling $3,440,820.
Voter registration fluctuated during the course of the year due
to the high number of elections and high voter interest in the
November 7 State Election. After approximately a 41% voter
turnout at the March 7 Presidential Primary, only 10% turned
out just six days later for the March 13 Annual Town Election,
compared to 25% in 1999, and 35% and 36% respectively for
the 1998 and 1997 Annual Town Elections.
The State Primary of September 19 saw a voter turnout of
approximately 9 %. The November 7 State Election drew great
voter interest (79 %) for the election and kept the entire
nation's attention many weeks after the election until a final
determination of the Presidential victor. This election was a
truly historic event that will be studied for years to come.
The office provided ongoing assistance to the U.S. Census
Bureau in its conduct of Census 2000. Verification of precinct
lines, addresses of existing households and households under -
construction, and special facility locations was conducted and
information forwarded to the U.S. Census Bureau. Preliminary
work was initiated for the Commonwealth's redistricting
boundaries for state representatives, state senators, and gover-
nor's councillors which are redrawn every ten years based on
the most recent federal census.
• The Records Management Program concentrated resources on
the preservation of two historical volumes, Assessors Records
of 1811 -1825 and Town Records of 1713 -1755, plus militia
l
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Maria Hastings students listen attentively as election officials
Clark Schuler; Bob Ryan, and Officer Charles Crayton review
election procedures for the November 7, 2000 state election.
papers circa 1853-1915. Treatments conducted by the
Northeast Document Conservation Center again included
deacidification, washing, repairing, microfilming, Mylar
encapsulation, and rebinding where needed. This ongoing
effort is just a small part of the Town's records preservation
needs. Additional volumes and documents are scheduled for
preservation in 2001.
• The draft of The Code of the Town of Lexington was produced
and scheduled for adoption at the 2001 Annual Town Meeting.
Once adopted, department -wide accessibility and reference to
a comprehensive and up -to -date Code will provide a solid leg-
islative framework for local government operation.
• Serving as a U. S. Passport Acceptance Agency, office members
Jean Coates, Marie Hill, and Diane McKenzie joined the Town
Clerk in accepting over 800 U.S. Passport applications in 2000,
processing more than 1800 passports in the past 27 months.
Improvements to the Commonwealth's voter registration /census
(CVR) computer system, and expanded computerization of
office operations, continue. Posting of office operational infor-
mation, and meetings of Boards and Committees, consisting of
over 1000 public meetings posted in 2000, constitute one seg-
ment of the information currently posted on the Town's web site.
Efforts to enhance web presence as a means of communicating
and sharing information will continue over upcoming years.
Registered Voters
Vital Statistics for 2000
Unenrolled .........9,269
(as of December 8, 2000)
Democrat ..........8,605
Births .........241
Republican .........3,416
Marriages ......126
Libertarian ...........28
Deaths .........339
Interdependent 3rd Party .13
Socialist .........
. . ...4
Licenses
Reform ...............4
Dogs .........2,315
Green Party ............8
Hunting ........ 83
Rainbow Coalition
......1
Fishing ........ 164
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Elections
Presidential Primary
Monday, March 7, 2000
Of 20,875 voters eligible to vote as of
February 16, 2000, a total of 8679 or 42% of
registered voters cast their vote.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT
Total Registered Democrats ........
8,295
Total Votes Cast .................
5
% Registered Voting Democratic .....
25%
PRESIDENT
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Al Gore .......................
2
Bill Bradley ....................
2,445
No Preference .....................
35
Lyndon H. Larouche, Jr ............... 6
John McCain ....................... 5
Ralph Nader ....................... 3
Edward M. Kennedy ................. 1
John P. Wintergreen ................. 1
George Bush ....................... 1
Blanks ...........................30
4
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
2
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6,
7)
Charles Lyons ....................
768
Peter V. Villandry .................
317
Blanks ........................
1
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Douglas J. Howard ................
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6,
7)
Patricia M. Deal ..................
921
Rona S. Logue ...................
235
Blanks ........................
1,026
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
Sean Quinlan ......................
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8,
9)
Thomas J. Larkin ................
1
Katy Silva ......................... 1
Blanks ........................
1
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
1
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8,
9)
Janet M. Beyer ...................
933
Carol Y. Mitchell ..................
688
Dora Menashi ...................... 1
Blanks ........................
1
TOWN COMMITTEE (35 members)
Jay R. Kaufman .................
3,718
Dan H. Fenn, Jr ..................
3
Elizabeth B. Eddison .............
3
Susan A. Elberger ................
2,840
Jacqueline B. Davison ............
2
Rachel S. Rosenblum .............
2,730
David L. Kaufman ...............
2
Alice M. Pierce .................
2
George E. Foote .................
2,629
Mary C. Abegg ..................
2,623
Myron Rosenblum ...............
2,529
Jane Pagett .....................
2,508
David Reiner ...................
2
Samuel Berman .................
2,505
Sam Silverman ..................
2
Elizabeth C. Haines ..............
2
lone D. Garing ..................
2,477
Carolyn H. Tiffany ...............
2,469
Heather H. Sweeney ..............
2,434
Marian A. O. Cohen ..............
2
Maria Constantinides .............
2
William J. Sweeney ..............
2,408
Emily R. Donovan ...............
2,405
Nancy A. Sackman ...............
2,403
Joyce E. Dietmeier ...............
2
Margaret Bradley ................
2,392
TOWN COMMITTEE (cont.)
Rosemary Klein ................. 2
Muriel Taylor ................... 2,375
Narain D. Bhatia ................ 2
Bruce Collier* .................. 2
Gordon E. Barnes, Jr .............. 2
Michael J. Barrett ................ 2
Robert V. Kearney ............... 2,337
Sarah L. Warren ................. 2
John D. Pompeo ................. 2,285
Blanks ....................... 94
*Bruce Collier not eligible to serve on Democratic
Town Committee as he ceased to be a registered
Democrat effective January 24, 2000.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY BALLOT
Total Registered Libertarians .......... 27
Total Votes Cast .................... 5
% Registered Voting Libertarian ...... 0%
PRESIDENT
KipLee ...........................0
Harry Browne ...................... 3
Edison P. McDaniels, Sr ............... 0
Larry Hines ........................ 0
David Lynn Hollist .................. 0
L. Neil Smith ...................... 1
No Preference ...................... 0
Al Gore ........................... 1
Blanks ............................0
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7)
Elias Israel ........................ 2
Blanks ............................0
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7)
Blanks ............................2
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Blanks ............................3
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Laura El -Azem ..................... 2
Blanks ............................1
TOWN COMMITTEE (3 members)
Warren Roberts
Michael Becker
Blanks ...........................13
REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT
Total Registered Republicans .......
3
Total Votes Cast .................
3
% Registered Voting Republican .....
16%
TOTAL PRESIDENT
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
John McCain ...................
2
George W. Bush .................
1
Alan Keyes .......................
79
Gary Bauer ........................
5
Steve Forbes .......................
5
Orrin Hatch ........................
4
No Preference ......................
4
Al Gore ...........................
2
Bill Bradley .......................
2
Lois Jenkins .......................
1
Blanks ...........................20
Ellen H. White ..................
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
Denise Irene O'Connor ............
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7)
Douglas J. Howard ................
439
Amos J. Eaton ....................
221
Robert B. Hayden .................
217
Lyman G. Judd, Jr ..................
59
Jerry Kim .........................
1
Sean Quinlan ......................
1
Mike Regan .......................
1
Doug Knight .......................
1
Blanks ..........................
611
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7)
Helen A. Hatch ................... 599
Bridget M. Goertz ................. 301
Margaret Caples .................... 1
Mary Lou Knight ................... 1
Blanks ..........................649
STATE COMMITTEEMAN
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Michael J. Regan .................. 848
Peter Dulchinos ................... 339
W. J. Irwin ........................
1
Dan Fenn .........................1
Blanks ..........................700
STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Madeline R. Gelsinon .............. 963
Betty Flynn ........................
1
Laura Croft ........................
1
Arte Gorman .......................
1
Julie Fenn .........................
1
Blanks ..........................922
TOWN COMMITTEE (35 members)
Dennis M. O'Connor .............
1
Robert N. Cohen ................
1
Elizabeth M. Flynn ...............
1,573
Raymond J. Flynn ...............
1,543
Ellen H. White ..................
1
Denise Irene O'Connor ............
1
William B. Simmons .............
1
Dorris P. Traficante ...............
1
Donna D. Ryan ..................
1,503
Ann H. Miller ...................
1
Nancy L. Barter .................
1,493
Richard A. Goulet ...............
1
Benjamin J. Cohen ...............
1
Priscilla M. McGrath .............
1
Sandra S. Aghababian .............
1
Robert V. Aghababian .............
1
Margaret A. Warner ..............
1,439
Mary W. S inek ..................
1,438
William H. Levison ..............
1
Aurio J. Pierro ..................
1
Luanna E. Devinis ...............
1
John G. Kostriza .................
1
Nicholas Hay ...................
1,392
Gordon L. Guernsey ..............
1,384
Richard Crawford ...................
4
John J. McAleer III ..................
3
Lawrence Schwartz ..................
1
Ruth Naylor .......................
1
Jed N. Snyder ......................
1
Harry Keshishian ...................
1
Doug Howard ......................
1
Helen Hatch .......................
1
Amos Eaton .......................
1
Mike Regan .......................
1
Shirley Stoltz ......................
1
Joseph Trippi ......................
1
Neal Cronin .......................
1
Edward B. Femman .................
1
Richard Parker .....................
1
Alan Rubin ........................
1
Eleanor Rubin ......................
1
Bill Doane ........................
1
Susan Navia .......................
1
Carol Ruth ........................
1
Mary McDonald ....................
1
Kathleen Reynolds ..................
1
Thaddieus P. Kochanski ..............
1
Christine L. Kochanski ...............
1
Allan Wilson .......................
1
Brian Spencer ......................
1
Stephen Cole .......................
1
Blanks .......................
84
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 13
Elections continued from previous page
Town Election
Monday, March 13, 2000
Of the 20,871 registered voters eligible to
vote as of February 22, 2000, only 10% cast
them vote.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
(one for 3 years)
Peter David Enrich 3 • .. • ..... •• .. • 1,581
All others ........................ 26
Blanks ..........................463
MODERATOR (one for I year)
Barry Caouette .....................
Margery M. Battin ..............
1
All others .........................
8
Blanks ..........................400
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Edith Sandy .....................
(two for 3 years)
H. Jerrold Van Hooka ..............
Scott F. Burson .................
1
Michelle Hutnik ................
1
Michael E. Schroeder .............. 511
All others ........................
10
Blanks ........................
1
PLANNING BOARD
Richard L. Neumeier ..............
(one for 5 years)
Michelle Hutnika .................171
John L. Davies .................
1
All others .........................
2
Blanks ..........................629
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
(one for S years)
Benjamin J. Cohen ..................
Leo P. McSweeneys ..............
1
All others .........................
2
Blanks ..........................519
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT I
1
(seven for 3 years)
106
Jean W. Cole .................... 103
Joel A. Adler .....................
95
Janet Moran ......................
94
Laura L. Boghosian ................
93
Judith L. Zabin ...................
93
Paul G. Topalian ..................
88
Maria -Elena Kostorizos .............
21
Peter M. Cole ......................
3
Paul R. Kelley ......................
2
James Cataldo ......................
1
Joe Wallerstein .....................
1
Nicholas Mader .....................
1
Timothy Hill .......................
1
Mike Wallerstein ....................
1
Richard Crawford ...................
1
Blanks ..........................536
TOWN MEETING— PRECINCT 2
1
(seven for 3 years)
1
Lauren McSweeney MacNeil 164
Michael J. O' Sullivan ............. 163
James S. Wilson ................. 160
Marian A. O. Cohen .............. 159
Donald D. Wilson ................ 157
Scott Wilson .................... 137
Kenneth W. Ford .................
14
Eric J. Austin ......................
2
Heather Sweeney ...................
2
Marita Hartshorn ...................
2
Joseph Walsh ......................
1
Marcia Butman ....................
1
Leslie Sherman ....................
1
Scott Ludwig ......................
1
Edward Dooks .....................
1
John J. McAleer III .................
1
Robert Warshawer ..................
1
Norman Neil Connolly ...............
1
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 2 (cont.)
Matthew S. Cohen .................. 1
William Sweeney ...................
1
Barry Caouette .....................
1
Beverly A Wilkins ..................
1
Blanks .........................652
Sheldon A. Spector ...............
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 3
Edith Sandy .....................
(seven for 3 years)
H. Jerrold Van Hooka ..............
Jacqueline B. Davison ............
222
Samuel Berman .................
219
Caelb Warner ...................
215
Douglas M. Lucente ..............
211
Robert Rotberg .................
199
Richard L. Neumeier ..............
185
Michelle Hutnika .................171
1
V. Arthur Katz ...................
170
Darwin Adams ....................
32
Richard Eurich .....................
4
Benjamin J. Cohen ..................
2
Robert Drainom ....................
1
Sherry L Gordon ...................
1
Raymond Flynn ....................
1
Blanks .........................670
106
TOWN MEETING— PRECINCT 4
104
(seven for 3 years)
103
Barrie Peltz ....................
163
Peter C.J. Kelley ................
160
David J. Harris ..................
149
Frederick L. Merrill, Jr. ...........
145
Marina C. Smith ................
135
Timothy R. Counihan .............
117
Gloria J. Bloom* ...................
3
Jonathan Cronin* ..................
3
Edward J. Moriarty .................
2
Miriam Zelnick ....................
1
Lisa Baci .........................
1
Steve Politi .......................
1
Gail Colwell ......................
1
Jennifer Taub ......................
1
Robert Katz ........................
1
Ann Miller ........................
1
Ruth Thomas ......................
1
Sandra Shaw ......................
1
Anne E. Schauffler ..................
1
Laura Kole ........................
1
Blanks .........................561
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 9
TOWN MEETING— PRECINCT 5
(seven for 3 years; one for I year)
(seven for 3 years)
Fred D. Rosenberg ................
Elaine Dratch ....................
142
Margaret C. Nichola ...............
132
Sam Silverman ..................
131
James M Shaw ...................
124
Blair B. Ruocco .................
122
David E. Burns ..................
118
Jed N. Snyder ...................
107
Elizabeth Frank ....................
1
Lester Savage ......................
1
Joel Horowitz ......................
1
Raymond Desimone Jr. ..............
1
George Pearincott ..................
1
Linda Malone ......................
1
Steve Malone ......................
1
Blanks .........................552
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 6
(seven for 3 years; one for I year)
Edmund C. Grant ................
223
Marjorie M. Daggetta ..............
216
Jane Pagett ......................
210
Bebe H. Fallick ..................
193
Sheldon A. Spector ...............
190
Edith Sandy .....................
181
H. Jerrold Van Hooka ..............
174
Frank Sandy ....................
168
Mark V. Andersen ................
137
William B. Simmons ..............
131
Ronald Pawliczek .................. 4
Eleanor Levingston .................
1
Michael P. Segal ...................
1
Adam Segal .......................
1
Carol Glanz .......................
1
Blanks .........................865
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 7
(seven for 3 years; one for 2 years)
Marsha E. Baker ................
124
Audrey J. Friend .................
120
James C. Wood, Jr. ...............
114
Fred H. Martina ..................
106
Alan A. Wrigley .................
104
Steven L. Colman ................
103
Robert G. Coyne ..................
83
Wendy C. Rudner .................
74
Jane Trudeau Griffiths ...............
4
Karl Kastorf .......................
2
Robert Farias ......................
1
David Needham ....................
1
Robert H. Morrison ................. 1
Blanks .........................627
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 8
(seven for 3 years)
Carolyn H. Tiffany ...............
170
Morton G. Kahan ................
160
Richard H. Battin ................
159
Steven J. Hurley .................
155
Shirley H. Stolz .................
134
Ingrid H. Klimoff ................
121
Thomas M. Zimmer ..............
113
Setha G. Olson ...................
107
John Cunha .......................
1
Philip Abbot .......................
1
Blanks .........................650
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 9
(seven for 3 years; one for I year)
Fred D. Rosenberg ................
98
Susan A. Elberger .................
94
Loretta A. Porter ..................
94
Janet M. Perry ...................
90
Richard L. Canale ................
89
Paul E. Mazeral1 .................
89
Narain D. Bhatia ..................
80
Randall G. Seed ..................
57
Rodney Cole ......................
5
Todd Burger .......................
1
Blanks .........................599
] elected for I year Selected for 3 years
2 elected for 2 years - selected for 5 years
*tie for 3-year term to be determined by vote
of precinct membership March 27, 2000
Special Town Election— Monday, May 22, 2000
Of the 20,697 registered voters eligible to vote as of May 2, 2000, a total of 8504 (41%) cast them vote.
Question #1: Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an additional $3,440,829 in real
estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of the Police Department, Fire Department,
School Department, Public Works Department, Planning Department, LEXPRESS, Library,
Youth Services, Inspectional Services, and services provided by the Town Clerk's, Selectmen's
and Town Manager's Offices for the Fiscal Year beginning July First, Two Thousand?
Yes: 5,402 No: 3,058 Blanks: 44 Total: 8, 504
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Elections continued from previous pa
State Primar
Tuesda September 19, 2000
Of the 20,850 re voters eli to
vote as of Au 30, 2000, onl 1,845, or
8.8%, cast their vote.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward M Kenned .............. 1,310
Carla Howell ....................... I
Edward Kin ....................... I
Dave Needham ..................... I
All Others ......................... 4
Blanks ..........................157
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Seventh District
Edward J Marke ................ 1281
Carla Howell ....................... I
All Others ......................... 6
Blanks ..........................186
COUNCILLOR
Doris Goodwin .....................
Sixth District ( Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
Ja Kaufman .......................
Michael J. Callahan ................
384
Doroth Kell Ga ..................
I
Ruth Nemzoff ......................
I
All Others .........................
2
Blanks ..........................206
1,239
COUNCILLOR
Third District (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8. 9
Maril M. Petitto Devane ......... 321
Ruth E Nemzoff .................. 359
Blanks ..........................200
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fourth Middlesex ( Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
Robert A. Havern III ............... 446
Ilana Freedman ..................... 2
Ja Kaufman ....................... 2
All Others ......................... 3
Blanks ..........................141
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fifth Middlesex ( Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
Susan C. Far ................... 749
Doris Goodwin .....................
I
Ja Kaufman .......................
I
Blanks ..........................129
REPRESENTATIVE IN
5
GENERAL COURT
107
Fifteenth Middlesex District
103
Ja R. Kaufman .................
1,239
All Others ........................ 11
Blanks ..........................224
CLERK OF COURTS
10,599
Edward J. Sullivan ................
734
Dennis Michael Sullivan ............
366
All Others .........................
5
Blanks ..........................369
107
REGISTER OF DEEDS
103
Eu C. Brune ..................
950
All Others .........................
3
Blanks ..........................521
32
VOTER TURNOUT
All Re Voters Democrat Libertarian Republican Unenrolled Other
Re 20,850 8,462 26 3,428 8,909 25
Total Votes 1,845 1,474 11 360 0 0
REGISTER OF PROBATE
10,599
Thomas B. Concannon, Jr. ..........
259
Francis X. Flahert ................
233
Melissa J. Hurle .................
251
John R. Buonomo .................
107
Tara DeChristofaro ................
103
L. Paul Lucero ....................
48
Ed McMahon .....................
36
Robert Wesle Keou ..............
32
Dean J. Bruno .....................
29
All Others .........................
4
Blanks ..........................372
161
LIBERTARIAN PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Carla A. Howell ................... 11
Blanks ............................0
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Seventh District
All Others ......................... I
Blanks ...........................10
COUNCILLOR
Sixth District (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
Blanks ..........................172
10,599
COUNCILLOR
215
Third District ( Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
2
Ruth Nemzoff ......................
I
All Others .........................
3
Blanks ..........................184
11
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
5
Fourth Middlesex ( Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
22
Blanks ..........................172
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fifth Middlesex ( Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
12,305
Andrew B. Pr ..................
161
Blanks ...........................27
1,683
REPRESENTATIVE IN
GENERAL COURT
Fifteenth Middlesex District
All Others ......................... 3
Blanks ..........................357
COUNCILLOR
Sixth District (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
Blanks ............................9
COUNCILLOR
Third District (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
Blanks ............................2
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fourth Middlesex ( Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7
Ilana Freedman ..................... 7
Blanks ............................2
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Blanks ............................2
REPRESENTATIVE IN
GENERAL COURT
Fifteenth Middlesex District
Blanks ........................... 11
CLERK OF COURTS
Ed Sullivan ........................ I
Blanks ...........................10
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Gene Brune ........................1
Blanks ...........................10
REGISTER OF PROBATE
Thomas Concannon ................. I
Blanks ...........................10
REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
10,599
Jack E. Robinson ..................
215
Edward Kenned ....................
2
Carla Howell .......................
7
All Others .........................
3
Blanks ..........................133
11
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Seventh District
All Others ......................... 6
Blanks ..........................354
CLERK OF COURTS
All Others ......................... 3
Blanks ..........................357
REGISTER OF DEEDS
All Others ......................... I
Blanks ..........................359
REGISTER OF PROBATE
Lee Johnson ..................... 281
All Others ......................... I
Blanks ...........................78
State Election
Tuesda November 7, 2000
Of 21,358 re voters eli to vote as
of October 18, 2000, a total of 16,800, or
79%, cast their vote.
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT &
VICE PRESIDENT
Gore & Lieberman ..............
10,599
Bush & Chene .................
4,734
Nader & Laduke .................
1,212
Browne & Olivier ..................
98
Buchanan & Hi Sr ..............
36
Ha & Tompkins ................
11
McRe & Hollis ...............
5
All Others ........................
22
Blanks ...........................83
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward M Kenned .............
12,305
Carla A. Howell .................
1,813
Jack E. Robinson, III .............
1,683
Philip F. Lawler ...................
168
Philip H III ....................
42
Dale E. Fried ...................
39
All Others ........................
20
Blanks ..........................730
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Elections continued from previous page
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Seventh District
Edward J Markey ............... 12,866
All Others .......................
120
Blanks ........................
3
COUNCILLOR
Question 2
Sixth District (Precincts 1, 5, 6, 7)
10
Michael J. Callahan ..............
4
All Others ........................
16
Blanks ........................
2
COUNCILLOR
10,031
Third District (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney ........
5,948
Barry T. Hutch ...................
780
All Others ......................... 8
Blanks ........................
2
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
3
Fourth Middlesex (Precincts 1, 5, 6,
7)
Robert A. Havern III .............
4
Ilana Freedman ..................
1
All Others ........................
14
Blanks ........................
1
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Fifth Middlesex (Precincts 2, 3, 4, 8,
9)
Susan C. Fargo ..................
6,422
Andrew B. Pryor ................
2,066
All Others ......................... 5
Blanks ..........................982
REPRESENTATIVE IN
GENERAL COURT
Fifteenth Middlesex District
Jay R. Kaufman ................
12,468
All Others ....................... 117
Blanks ........................
4
CLERK OF COURTS
Question 2
Edward J. Sullivan ..............
10
All Others ........................
3 6
Blanks ........................
6
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Blanks ..........................603
Eugene C. Brune ...............
10,031
All Others ........................
41
Blanks ........................
6
REGISTER OF PROBATE
Michelle Hutnik ......................
John R. Buonomo ...............
6
Lee Johnson ...................
3
Diane Poulos Harpell .............
2,565
All Others .........................
9
Blanks ........................
4
BALLOT QUESTIONS
Question 1
To Permit Earlier Redistricting
of'Political Boundaries
Yes . .........................13,055
No. ..........................2,728
Elizabeth B. Eddison .................
Blanks ........................
1,017
Question 2
44 Webster Road
To Prohibit Voting by
MODERATOR (one for ]-year term)
Incarcerated Felons
Yes ...........................9161
No . ...........................7036
Blanks ..........................603
Margery M. Battin .................. 15 Paul Revere Road
Question 3
To Prohibit Dog Racing in Massachusetts
Yes ...........................9779
No. ...........................6441
Blanks ..........................580
Question 4
To Reduce State Income Tax
Yes ...........................8701
No . ...........................7574
Blanks ..........................525
Question 5
To Establish a Health Insurance
and Health Care Council
Yes...........................7399
No . ...........................8675
Blanks ..........................726
Question 6
To Allow Tax Credit for Tolls and
Motor Vehicle Excise
Yes . ..........................5,412
No . .........................10,729
Blanks ..........................659
Question 7
To Allow State Income Tax Deduction
for Charitable Contributions
Yes . .........................13,040
No . ..........................3,046
Blanks ..........................714
Question 8
To Create a State Drug Treatment Fund
with Drug -Crime Fines & Forfeitures
Yes. ..........................9,053
No. ..........................6,875
Blanks ..........................872
2000 Elected Town Officials
BOARD OF SELECTMEN eve members, 3-year terms)
Term Expires 2003
Peter D. Enrich ........................ 35 Clarke Street
Term Expires 2002
Catherine M. D. Abbott .................. 38 Eldred Street
Dawn E. McKenna .................... 9 Hancock Street
PLANNING BOARD (five members, 5-year terms)
Term Expires 2003
Stacey P. Bridge - Denzak ................. 38 Cedar Street
John L. Davies .................... 18 Prospect Hill Road
Term Expires 2002
Anthony G. Galaitsis ................. 7 Burroughs Road
Term Expires 2001
Term Expires 2001
Elizabeth B. Eddison .................
20 Nickerson Road
Sara B. Chase ............................ 1 Grassland Street
Jeanne K. Krieger, Chair ................
44 Webster Road
Steven L. Colman, Chair .................. 63 Fifer Lane
MODERATOR (one for ]-year term)
Term Expires 2001
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Margery M. Battin .................. 15 Paul Revere Road
(four elected members and one appointed member, 5-year terms)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (five members, 3-year terms)
Term Expires 2005
Term Expires 2003
Leo P. McSweeney ................... 435 Lincoln Street
Michelle Hutnik ......................
10 Hilltop Avenue
Term Expires 2004
Scott F. Burson ....................
58 Sherburne Road S.
Nancy M. Cannalonga ................ 942 Waltham Street
Term Expires 2002
Robin B. DiGiammarino, Chair ............ 2 Sunset Ridge
Term Expires 2001
Martin Long .......................... 9 Franklin Road
Fred D. Rosenberg ...................... 96 Wood Street
Term Expires 2002
Leona W. Martin ...................... 19 Thoreau Road
Sandra Aghababian, appt .............. 12 Butterfield Road
Term Expires 2001
Nicholas Santosuosso, Chair........... 2 Washington Street
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Town Meetin Members
AT LARGE
Catherine M.D. Abbott .................. 38 Eldred Street
Mar M. Battin ..................
15 Paul Revere Road
Norman P. Cohen ................... 56 Coolid Avenue
Elizabeth B. Eddison .................
20 Nickerson Road
Peter D. Enrich ........................
35 Clarke Street
Donna M. Hooper ..................
47 Emerson Gardens
Ja R. Kaufman .........................
I Childs Road
Jeanne K. Krie .....................
44 Webster Road
Dawn E. McKenna ....................
9 Hancock Street
PRECINCT I
Term Expires 2003
Joel A. Adler ......................... 22 Villa Circle
Laura L. Bo .....................
4 Russell Road
Jean W. Cole .........................
23 Whipple Road
Maria-Elena Kostorizos .................
20 Wheeler Road
Janet Moran ........................
41 Bartlett Avenue
Paul G. Topalian ........................
46 Circle Road
Judith L. Zabin ...........................
I Pa Road
PRECINCT 2 (continued)
Term Expires 2002
Robert W. Cunha ...................... 10 Stevens Road
Robin B. DiGiammarino ..................
2 Sunset Rid
Merrill A. Forman ..................... 15 Butler Avenue
Paul H. Lapointe ......................
224 Follen Road
Luc Lockwood .......................
15 Smith Avenue
Daniel A. Lucas .........................
3 Tower Road
Christina J. Welch ....................
41 Locust Avenue
Term Expires 2001
Ira Bernstein ........................
53 Carville Avenue
Thomas R. Diaz ........................
10 Tower Road
Karen A. Dooks .......................
5 Mohawk Drive
M Kabat-Zinn ........................
58 Oak Street
Andrew McAleer ......................
121 Follen Road
Barr Orenstein .......................
132 Follen Road
David Rudner .......................
47 Carville Avenue
PRECINCT 3
Term Expires 2003
Term Expires 2002
Nanc M. Adler ....................... 22 Villa Circle
Colleen B. Amirsakis ...................
8 Fairlawn Lane
James E. Barr ..................
10 Crescent Hill Avenue
Mar Bowes ..........................
32 Arcola Street
Daniel P. Busa, Jr .........................
6 Farm Road
Francis V Busa* .......................
42 Lowell Street
Albert P. Zabin ...........................
I Pa Road
Term Expires 2001
Carol A. Batstone* *
.................. 49 Bartlett Avenue
John P. Breen ....................
8 Crescent Hill Avenue
Jonathan G. Cole ...................... 23 Whipple Road
Nanc C. Gordon ........................
10 Fiske Road
Eric Ja Michelson
................. 16 Emerson Gardens
Barr E. Sampson .....................
8 Brandon Street
Carol J. Sampson ......................
8 Brandon Street
PRECINCT 2
Term Expires 2003
Marian A. O. Cohen ................... 8 Pl Road
Kenneth W. Ford ......................
10 Lisbeth Street
Lauren MacNeil .....................
17 Sutherland Road
Michael J. O'Sullivan ....................
12 Aerial Street
Scott Wilson .........................
23 Pleasant Street
James S. Wilson ......................
43 Locust Avenue
Donald D. Wilson ........................
3 6 Fern Street
Samuel Berman ...................... 11 Barberr Road
Jac B. Davison ...................
86 Sprin Street
Michelle Hutnik ......................
10 Hilltop Avenue
Dou M. Lucente ................
71 Farmcrest Avenue
Richard L. Neumcier ....................
2 Pitcairn Place
Robert Rotber .......................
14 Barberr Road
Caleb Warner* .....................
546 Concord Avenue
Term Expires 2002
Nicholas A. Cannalon ............... 942 Waltham Street
John P. Carroll .........................
31 Allen Street
Dan H. Fenn, Jr .........................
59 Potter Pond
William J. Frawle ......................
68 Potter Pond
Gloria V. Holland ..................
3 April Lane, Apt. 31
David J. Kessler ......................
20 Barberr Road
Alexander E. Nedzel .................
4 Chadbourne Road
Term Expires 2001
Nanc M. Cannalon ................
942 Waltham Street
Robert N. Cohen ....................
10 Grassland Street
Shirle Rauson Frawle ..................
68 Potter Pond
V Arthur Katz ....................... 18 Barberr Road
Marjorie K. Madoff ..................
27 Normand Road
Maril K. Mairson ...................
29 Lawrence Lane
Mar E. Neumcier ......................
2 Pitcairn Place
*moved 2000 "deceased 2000
continued on next pa
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexin Pa 17
Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
PRECINCT 4
Term Expires 2003
Gloria J. Bloom ........................ 17 Loring Road
Timothy R. Counihan
.................... 27 Percy Road
David J. Harris .......................... 5A Eliot Road
Peter C.J. Kelley .......................
24 Forest Street
Frederick L. Merrill ...................
22 Downing Road
Barrie Peltz ...........................
8 Jackson Court
Marina C. Smith ......................
22 Muzzey Street
Term Expires 2002
15 Vine Brook Road
Donald A. Chisholm ..................
166 Lincoln Street
Ronald W. Colwell .................... 127 Kendall Road
Ann H. Miller ........................
40 Outlook Drive
Michael Prensky .....................
222 Lincoln Street
Margaret F. Rawls .....................
9 Winthrop Road
Nicholas Santosuosso
................ 2 Washington Street
Martin K. White ....................
50 Bloomfield Street
Term Expires 2001
Nyles Nathan Barnert
................. 142 Worthen Road
Scott F. Burson .................
58 Sherburne Road South
John L. Davies ....................
18 Prospect Hill Road
Kenneth A. Reich .....................
23 Lincoln Street
Sandra J. Shaw .....................
51 Wachusett Drive
Ruth S. Thomas ........................
10 Parker Street
Judith J. Uhrig .....................
15 Vine Brook Road
PRECINCT 6
Term Expires 2003
Marjorie M. Daggett
.................. 9 Burroughs Road
Bebe Fallick ............................
4 Diehl Road
Edmund C. Grant .......................
27 Grove Street
Jane Pagett ........................
10 Oakmount Circle
Edith Sandy ...................
353 North Emerson Road
Sheldon A. Spector ....................
26 Suzanne Road
H. Jerrold Van Hook
................... 89 Meriam Street
Term Expires 2002
Marshall J. Derby ..................... 23 Suzanne Road
David L. Kaufman .................
152 Burlington Street
Marianne Lazarus ....................
22 Woodland Road
Richard Pagett .....................
10 Oakmount Circle
Anne A. Ripley ......................
83 Hancock Street
John S. Willson ......................
16 Hathaway Road
Term Expires 2001
Mark V. Andersen ...................... 2 Thoreau Road
Florence A. Baturin ......................
11 Alcott Road
Paul Chernick .......................
14 Somerset Road
Anthony G. Galaitsis ..................
7 Burroughs Road
Alan J. Lazarus ......................
22 Woodland Road
Martin Long ..........................
9 Franklin Road
Frank Sandy ...................
353 North Emerson Road
PRECINCT 5
Term Expires 2003
David E. Burns ......................... 46 Ridge Road
Elaine Dratch .........................
2 Maureen Road
Margaret C. Nichols ....................
4 Rumford Road
Blair B. Ruocco ........................
54 Webb Street
James M. Shaw ......................... 20 Vine Street
Sam Silverman ....................... 18 Ingleside Road
Jed N. Snyder ........................
482 Lowell Street
Term Expires 2002
66 Woburn Street
Howard Cravis .........................
6 Rogers Road
Wallace Cupp .......................
141 Woburn Street
John Hayward .......................
358 Woburn Street
Suzanne S. Larsen .....................
6 Fessenden Way
Samuel L. Powers ..................... 7 Dunham Street
Ephraim Weiss .......................
462 Lowell Street
David G. Williams ............
1433 Massachusetts Avenue
Term Expires 2001
Ira W. Crowe ......................... 53 Woburn Street
Irene M. Dondley .....................
22 Leonard Road
Andrew J. Friedlich .....................
22 Young Street
Paul E. Hamburger ......................
18 Cooke Road
Carol A. Liff .........................
19 Douglas Road
Perry Pollins ........................
14 Peachtree Road
Charles T. Vail ........................
66 Woburn Street
PRECINCT 7
Term Expires 2003
Marsha E. Baker .................... 46 Burlington Street
Steven L. Colman
........................ 63 Fifer Lane
Robert G. Coyne
...................... 2 Heritage Drive
Audrey J. Friend .........................
84 Fifer Lane
Fred H. Martin ........................
29 Dewey Road
James C. Wood .......................
51 Gleason Road
Alan A. Wrigley .......................
205 Grove Street
Term Expires 2002
Deborah J. Brown .................... 47 Robinson Road
Thomas Verne Griffiths
................. 7 Volunteer Way
Philip K. Hamilton ......................
2 Grove Street
Jonathan Lederman* ...............
15 Drummer Boy Way
Wendy C. Rudner ...................
18 Pine Knoll Road
John E. Taylor ......................
11 Linmoor Terrace
Martha C. Wood ......................
51 Gleason Road
Term Expires 2001
Neal E. Boyle ...................... 23 Pine Knoll Road
George A. Burnell
........................ 4 Eaton Road
Clark Cowen* ..........................
104 Fifer Lane
Gordon M. Hardy
............... 52 North Hancock Street
David G. Kanter .........................
48 Fifer Lane
Joyce A. Miller ..........................
23 Fifer Lane
David G. Miller ..........................
23 Fifer Lane
*moved 2000 * *deceased 2000
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Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
PRECINCT 8
Term Expires 2003
Richard H. Battin .......... .............................15 Paul Revere Road
Steven J. Hurley ......................
.............................70 Reed Street
Morton G. Kahan ............... .............................44
Hancock Street
Ingrid H. Klimoff ....................
.............................75 Reed Street
Shirley H. Stolz ... ............................213
9 Massachusetts Avenue
Carolyn H. Tiffany .................
............................109 Reed Street
Thomas M. Zimmer ........... .............................48
Hancock Street
PRECINCT 9
Term Expires 2003
Narain D. Bhatia ............... ..............................8 Nickerson Road
Richard L. Canale .................. .............................29
Shade Street
Susan A. Elberger .................. .............................10 Ellison Road
Paul E. Mazerall ............... .............................32
Roosevelt Road
Janet M. Perry ....................... .............................16 Ellison Road
Loretta A. Porter .. ...........................2318
Massachusetts Avenue
Fred D. Rosenberg .................. .............................76 Wood Street
Term Expires 2002
Roger F. Borghesani ........... .............................24 Hastings Road
Margaret Bradley ............ .............................48
Bellflower Street
Stacey P. Bridge- Denzak ........ .............................38 Cedar Street
Florence E. Connor ................ .............................12 Cedar Street
Ione D. Caring ....................... ............................157 Cedar Street
Charles Hornig ......................... .............................75
Reed Street
Richard A. Michelson .......... .............................54 Asbury Street
Term Expires 2001
Richard Schaye ........................... ..............................7
Elizabeth J. Bryant ............ .............................18
Liberty Avenue
John T. Cunha ................ .............................11
Homestead Street
Diana T. Garcia ................... ..............................3 Gerard Terrace
Alan Mayer Levine .................. .............................54
Reed Street
H. Bigelow Moore* ........... .............................50
Hancock Street
James A. Osten ...................... ..............................8
Revere Street
Robert V. Whitman .......... ..............................5
Hancock Avenue
Term Expires 2002
Alice J. Adler .................... .............................10
Nickerson Road
Emily R. Donovan ................. ............................110
Wood Street
Janice A. Kennedy ................. ............................135
Wood Street
Wendy Manz ......................... .............................14
Ellison Road
Leo P. McSweeney ............. ............................435
Lincoln Street
Richard Schaye ........................... ..............................7
Jean Road
Michael E. Schroeder .............. ..............................2 Welch Road
Term Expires 2001
Anthony B. Close .................. ............................174 Wood Street
Margaret E. Coppe ....... .............................12
Barrymeade Drive
Thomas O. Fenn ..................... .............................15 Shade Street
William P. Kennedy ............... ............................135
Wood Street
Henry Norman Manz ............. .............................14
Ellison Road
Randall G. Seed ................... ..............................6
Fairland Street
Dorris P. Traficante ........... .............................16
Fairbanks Road
*moved 2000 "deceased 2000
Moderator
ROLE: To preside over Town Meeting and appoint members of
the Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee,
the Cary Lecture Series, and Lexington's representative on the
Minuteman Regional School Committee.
ELECTED by the voters at large for a 1 -year term: Margery Battin.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Worked with Town Meeting members, boards, and committees
to improve the Town Meeting process. The quality of
Lexington's citizen participation is unparalleled, the dedication
of its staff unequaled. Patience and a sense of humor prevailed.
• Continued the following practices:
Held a pre -Town Meeting planning session with article
sponsors, Town Counsel, Town Clerk, Finance Committee
Chairmen to review timing, procedural matters, anticipate
scheduling difficulties, audio - visual requirements, proba-
ble amendments, and potential areas of disagreement.
Held a 2 -hour workshop for new Town Meeting members,
Town Counsel, Appropriation, Capital Expenditures,
Planning Board, and TMMA chairmen to answer ques-
tions, clarify financial and planning terms and concepts,
and explain legal issues and parliamentary procedures.
• Held a post -Town Meeting critique which identified measures
for increasing physical comfort, improving procedures, and
decreasing the number of sessions.
• Served as a Director of the Massachusetts Moderators
Association and was active in training new moderators
throughout the state.
• Sent written instructions to the sponsors of citizen articles to
aid them in preparing for Town Meeting. Wrote a newspaper
article explaining the protocol regarding citizen participation;
wrote a description of Lexington Town Meeting practices and
procedures and a summary of Lexington's parliamentary pro-
cedures for inclusion in TMMA /LWV Handbook, Town
Meeting Time in Lexington.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 19
Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA)
ROLE: To inform Town
Meeting members in
advance on all warrant
articles, meeting proce-
dures and general Town
governance matters of sig-
nificance in forthcoming
Town Meetings. To act as
an interface between Town
Meeting and the muni-
cipal government, School
Committee and other
Town Committees. To act
as a voice and source of
public information for the
Town Meeting when the
Meeting is not in session.
To keep under continuous
review and to improve
Town Meeting procedures
and processes.
r
Seated, left to right: Andy Friedlich, Al Lazarus, Lucy Lockwood, and Bebe Fallick. Standing, left to
MEMBERSHIP: All right: Eph Weiss, Wendy Manz, David L Kaufman Alex Nedzel David Rudner Scott Burson Jacqueline
Town Meeting members
Davison, Paul Chernick, Mary B o
are automatically members
of the Association. At the first information meeting, precincts meet
individually and elect their Precinct Chair, Clerk and Associate
officers. Those officers become the TMMA Executive Committee,
and serve for one year. Officers of the Association are chosen by
the members. The Executive Committee meets the second
Wednesday of each month, except when Town Meeting is in ses-
sion or in July and August. The monthly meetings are open to all.
wes, Jon Cole, and Anne Ripley.
We were saddened by the death of Carol A. Batstone, the Associate
Chair of Precinct 1. Marjorie Madoff resigned during the term and
Jacqueline Davison assumed her position as the Precinct 3 Clerk;
Shirley Frawley volunteered to become the precinct Associate.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and discussed the following:
Financial summit meetings
2000 -2001 Executive Committee
OFFICERS:
Chair:
Alan Lazarus, Precinct
6
Vice - Chair:
Bebe Fallick, Precinct
6
Treasurer:
Lucy Lockwood, Precinct
2
Clerk:
Andrew Friedlich,
Precinct 5
Prct.
Chair
Clerk
Associate
1
Jonathan Cole
Mary Bowes
Carol Batstone*
2
David Rudner
Karen Dooks
Ira Bernstein
3
Alex Nedzel
Marjorie Madoff
Jacqueline Davison
4
Scott Burson
Marina Smith
Michael Prensky
5
Ephraim Weiss
Howard Cravis
Suzanne Larsen
6
Paul Chernick
David Kaufman
Anne Ripley
7
Neal Boyle
Robert Coyne
Alan Wrigley
8
Margaret Bradley
Ingrid Klimhoff
Florence Connor
9
Emily Donovan
Susan Elberger
Wendy Manz
* deceased
Lexington 2020 Vision study and how it would
be implemented
Pay -As- You -Throw trash plan
DPW road paving program
Planning Board's Town Comprehensive Plan
Ongoing issues involved with Hanscom Field
The work of the Senior Center Siting Committee
Methods of involving more citizens in town affairs
• After the close of the 2000 Town Meeting, the
Executive Committee met with the Town Moderator
and other town officials to discuss ways to improve
the Town Meeting process.
• The Committee also assisted the League of Women
Voters with the joint preparation of a booklet
describing Town Meeting in Lexington.
• Due to the lack of major Town capital articles and since
there were no zoning articles on the 2000 Warrant,
there was no bus tour prior to Town Meeting.
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Town Meetings
Annual Town Meeting —March 27,2000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
he first session of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting was
2110
Contributory Retirement
called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, on March
With $65,762 transferred from
27 at 8:00 p.m., in the Clarke Middle School Auditorium, invo-
Water Enterprise Fund, $16,441
cation by Reverend Jed Snyder, Countryside Bible Chapel.
from Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Subsequent meetings were held March 29, April 3 and April 10.
2120
Non - Contributory Retirement
The Moderator observed the passing of former Moderator and
2130
Insurance
State Representative Lincoln P. Cole, and Ed Lieberman and
With $149,222 of the appropriation
Richard Koplow for their dedicated services to the Town. At
contingent upon approval of an override
later meetings, Caleb Warner was honored for his resourceful
in the May 2000 Special Election.
years on the Cable Advisory Committee and Town Meeting, and
With $58,195 transferred from Water
Honor Science Fair recipients and National Merit scholars were
Enterprise Fund, $14,549 from Sewer
acknowledged.
Enterprise Fund, and $82,625 from
Health Trust. Further, that amounts
ARTICLE ACTION SUMMARY:
appropriated for employee health and
life insurance shall be transferred to
this account to fund cost items
ART. 1: Annual Town Election See Town Election, p. 14.
(a) included in collective bargaining
ART. 2: Reports of Town Officers, Boards, Committees
p
agreements reached between the Town
and employee organizations, and
Reports relating to articles under consideration were presented
(b) resulting from such agreements as
during each session.
they bear on the Town employee
compensation plan.
ART. 3: Appointments to Cary Lecture Series
Adopted March 27. Moderator to appoint a committee of three
2140
Unemployment Benefits
to run lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and
2150
Police /Fire Medical
Susanna E. Cary for the current year.
ART. 4: Operating Budget
DEBT
SERVICE
Adopted March 27, except for line item 3600, Transportation
2210
Payment on Funded Debt
Expenses, adopted April 10. Provides moneys for all town
departments. All amounts to be raised in the tax levy except as
2220
Interest on Funded Debt
noted. Numbers in the left hand column refer to line items in the
2230
Temporary Borrowing
town budget.
2240
Exempt Debt
EDUCATION
OPERATING ARTICLES
1100 Lexington Public Schools $52
Also see Art. 7, 13 and 14.
2310
Reserve Fund
With $1,238,338 of the appropriation
2320
Municipal Salary Adjustments
p y �
contingent upon the approval of an
To fund cost items resulting from
o 2000 Special
override in the May
collective bargaining agreements
Election. Further, School Department
involving town employee wage and
authorized to enter into equipment
salary plan; to be distributed among
lease/ purchase agreements, provided
,
p g p
personal services accounts as
each agreement is subject to
authorized by the Selectmen. With
annual appropriations.
$1250 transferred from Water
1200 Minuteman Regional School $ 811
Enterprise Fund and $1250 from
Also see Art. 5.
Sewer Enterprise Fund.
$ 3
$ 152,182
$1,077,441
$ 32,200
$ 53,965
$ 3,25000
$ 538,579
$ 175,000
$ 950,625
$ 150,000
$ 231,562
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 21
Town Meetings continued from previous page
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Parking Meter Fund would be transferred
2410
Municipal Services & Expenses,
as follows: $56,262 to DPW Personnel,
Personnel
$ 731312
$23,738 to DPW Expenses.
2410
Municipal Services & Expenses
$ 96,172 3700
Water Department
$4
Transferred from Water Enterprise Fund.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
3800
Sewer Department
$8
3000
DPW Personnel
$ 3,221,145
Transferred from Sewer Enterprise Fund.
With $238,457 transferred from Water
Enterprise Fund, $135,005 from Sewer
PUBLIC SAFETY
Enterprise Fund, $73,013 from Parking
4100
Law Enforcement Personnel
$3
Meter Fund, $100,000 from Cemetery
With $144,264 of the appropriation con -
Trust Funds, and $75,000 from
tingent upon approval of an override in the
Recreation Enterprise Fund.
May 2000 Special Election. With $175,876
3000
DPW General Expenses
$ 4
transferred from the Parking Meter Fund.
With $226,000 of the appropriation
4100
Law Enforcement Expenses
$ 375
contingent upon approval of an override
With $14,000 transferred from
in the May 2000 Special Election. With
Parking Meter Fund.
$201,651 transferred from Water Enter-
4200
Fire Department Personnel
p
$3 503 570
prise Fund, $50,412 from Sewer Enterprise
With $606,990 of the appropriation
'
Fund, $46,335 from Parking Meter Fund;
contingent upon approval of an override
further that the Town Manager may enter
f
in the May 2000 Special Election.
into agreements with governmental units
to perform jointly any service, activity or
4200
Fire Department Expenses
$ 311
undertaking authorized by law. Also,
With $6,400 of the appropriation
Town Manager authorized to enter into
contingent upon approval of an override
communications equipment agreements,
in the May 2000 Special Election.
equipment lease /purchase agreements
CULTURE AND RECREATION
provided each is subject to annual appro-
priations. In addition, $45,000 of expenses
5100
Library Personnel
$1,235,776
for the sale of burial containers and bio-
With $78,000 of the appropriation
degradable bags be funded by $45,000 in
contingent upon approval of an override
anticipated revenues, and that the surplus
in the May 2000 Special Election.
from FY99 in the amount of $34,182 may
5100
Library Expenses
$ 260,520
be closed to the General Fund. State/
With $13,000 of the appropriation
Federal Grants, site - generated revenue
contingent upon approval of an override
refuse stabilization funds as permitted
in the May 2000 Special Election.
under existing agreements may be used
5200
Recreation Personnel
$ 464
to meet Division of Environmental Pro-
Transferred from Recreation
tection guidelines at the Hartwell Avenue
Enterprise Fund.
landfill site. Finally, to permit the Town
to enter into agreements with private or
5200
Recreation Expenses
$ 708,301
public entities to enhance services,
Transferred from Recreation
increase revenue, improve efficiency, or
Enterprise Fund.
save money for the Town's benefit.
SOCIAL SERVICES
3600
Transportation Personnel
$ 551779 6100
Council on Aging Personnel
$ 158
With $55,600 of the appropriation
contingent upon approval of an override
6100
Council on Aging Expenses
$ 178,467
in the May 2000 Special Election.
6210
Veterans Administration Personnel
$ 31
3600
Transportation Expenses
$ 225 6210
Veterans Expenses
$ 22,791
Amended and adopted April 10.
6220
Services for Youth
$ 74
With appropriation contingent upon the
With $74,087 of the appropriation
approval of an override in the May 2000
contingent upon approval of an override
Special Election. With $80,000 trans-
in the May 2000 Special Election.
ferred from the Parking Meter Fund. Also,
6230
Services to Developmentally Disabled
p y
$ 14 407
should the override fail, $80,000 from the
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INSPECTIONAL SERVICES/
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT
7100
Inspectional Services Personnel
7100
Inspectional Services Expenses
$5521717
With $15,950 of the appropriation
contingent upon approval of an override
Water Enterprise Fund and $45,340
in the May 2000 Special Election.
7200
Planning Personnel
7200
Planning Expenses
8120
With $48,900 of the appropriation con-
8130
tingent upon the approval of an override
8200
in the May 2000 Special Election.
7300
Economic Development Personnel
7300
Economic Development Expenses
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8110 Board of Selectmen
$ 73,766
$225,000
$ 6,000
$228,097
$ 10,666
$ 49,047
$2,667
$40,164
$2,667
TO WN COMMITTEES
8310 Appropriation Committee Expenses $ 1
8320 Misc. Boards & Committees Expenses $ 8
8330 Public Celebrations $ 18
MA NA GEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
8600 MIS Personnel $ 155
With $31,982 transferred from Water
Enterprise Fund and $7996 from
Sewer Enterprise Fund.
8600 MIS Expenses $ 195
ART. 5: Supplementary Appropriations for
Current Fiscal Year 2000
1200 Minuteman Regional School $ 245
Adopted March 29. With $166,771
transferred from receipts reserved
for appropriations, $78,951 from
Unreserved Fund Balance.
3000 DPW Personnel $ 20,100
Adopted March 29. Transferred
from DPW Expenses.
ART. 6: Prior Years Unpaid Bills
Indefinitely postponed March 29.
ART. 7: Supplementary Appropriations for
Authorized Capital Improvements $ 2
Adopted April 10. Planning and
making extraordinary repairs to the
High School, Clarke and Diamond
Middle Schools. Borrowing authorized.
This amount is in addition to the
$52,235,000 appropriated under Art. 2
of the 11/9/98 Special Town Meeting.
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 23
Administrative Personnel
With $11,935 of the appropriation
8400 Finance Personnel $
contingent upon approval of an
$5521717
override in the May 2000 Special
Election. With $2671 transferred from
Water Enterprise Fund and $45,340
Water Enterprise Fund and $668 from
$ 481752
Sewer Enterprise Fund.
8110
Board of Selectmen Expenses
8120
Legal Fees & Expenses
8130
Town Report
8200
Town Manager Personnel
enrollment in the Flexible Spending
With $28,652 transferred from Water
$152
Enterprise Fund, $7163 from Sewer
Enterprise Fund.
8200
Town Manager Expenses
8220
Human Resources Personnel
With $21,632 o f the appropriation
balance agreements during fiscal years
contingent upon approval of an override
in the May 2000 Special Election.
8220
Human Resources Expenses
8230
Budget and Analysis Personnel
8230
Budget and Analysis Expenses
$ 73,766
$225,000
$ 6,000
$228,097
$ 10,666
$ 49,047
$2,667
$40,164
$2,667
TO WN COMMITTEES
8310 Appropriation Committee Expenses $ 1
8320 Misc. Boards & Committees Expenses $ 8
8330 Public Celebrations $ 18
MA NA GEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
8600 MIS Personnel $ 155
With $31,982 transferred from Water
Enterprise Fund and $7996 from
Sewer Enterprise Fund.
8600 MIS Expenses $ 195
ART. 5: Supplementary Appropriations for
Current Fiscal Year 2000
1200 Minuteman Regional School $ 245
Adopted March 29. With $166,771
transferred from receipts reserved
for appropriations, $78,951 from
Unreserved Fund Balance.
3000 DPW Personnel $ 20,100
Adopted March 29. Transferred
from DPW Expenses.
ART. 6: Prior Years Unpaid Bills
Indefinitely postponed March 29.
ART. 7: Supplementary Appropriations for
Authorized Capital Improvements $ 2
Adopted April 10. Planning and
making extraordinary repairs to the
High School, Clarke and Diamond
Middle Schools. Borrowing authorized.
This amount is in addition to the
$52,235,000 appropriated under Art. 2
of the 11/9/98 Special Town Meeting.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 23
FINANCE
8400 Finance Personnel $
757,400
$5521717
With $181,357 transferred from
Water Enterprise Fund and $45,340
$ 481752
from Sewer Enterprise Fund.
8400 Finance Expenses $
193
With $7500 of expenses generated from
enrollment in the Flexible Spending
$152
Plan, funded by $7500 in anticipated
$ 571120
revenues Further, the Treasurer /Collector
is authorized to enter into compensating
balance agreements during fiscal years
2000 2001 and 2002, as permitted by
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F.
$ 59,644
TO WN CLERK
$ 10,780
8500 Town Clerk Personnel $
211
With $24,556 of the appropriation
contingent upon approval of an override
in the May 2000 Special Election.
$ 591761
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $
63,975
$ 73,766
$225,000
$ 6,000
$228,097
$ 10,666
$ 49,047
$2,667
$40,164
$2,667
TO WN COMMITTEES
8310 Appropriation Committee Expenses $ 1
8320 Misc. Boards & Committees Expenses $ 8
8330 Public Celebrations $ 18
MA NA GEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
8600 MIS Personnel $ 155
With $31,982 transferred from Water
Enterprise Fund and $7996 from
Sewer Enterprise Fund.
8600 MIS Expenses $ 195
ART. 5: Supplementary Appropriations for
Current Fiscal Year 2000
1200 Minuteman Regional School $ 245
Adopted March 29. With $166,771
transferred from receipts reserved
for appropriations, $78,951 from
Unreserved Fund Balance.
3000 DPW Personnel $ 20,100
Adopted March 29. Transferred
from DPW Expenses.
ART. 6: Prior Years Unpaid Bills
Indefinitely postponed March 29.
ART. 7: Supplementary Appropriations for
Authorized Capital Improvements $ 2
Adopted April 10. Planning and
making extraordinary repairs to the
High School, Clarke and Diamond
Middle Schools. Borrowing authorized.
This amount is in addition to the
$52,235,000 appropriated under Art. 2
of the 11/9/98 Special Town Meeting.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 23
Town Meetings continued from previous page
ART. 8: Capital Projects and Equipment
ART. 14: School Capital Project $1
Part One. Adopted April 3
$1
Adopted April 3. Planning for new schools
Town buildings remodeling /planning.
from Water Enterprise and $85,000 by borrowing
and renovating existing schools. Borrowing
Borrowing authorized.
$ 450,000
authorized. Permanent Building Committee
committees and Town Meeting members at least four weeks
ART. 11: Rehabilitation of Center Pool Complex
to carry out the project.
Public Works Equipment
$1871000
From Tax Levy $471000
ART. 12: Improvements to The Old Reservoir
ART. 15: Stabilization Fund $ 123,050
To be transferred from
Adopted March 29. Transferred from
Adopted April 3. From the tax levy.
Water Enterprise $45
Recreation Enterprise Fund.
To be transferred from
ART. 16: Retirement Board
Sewer Enterprise $451000
ART. 13: School Technology Program
Adopted April 3. Approved the acceptance by the Retirement
To be borrowed $ 50,000
Adopted April 3. For computer
Board of state law granting cost of living adjustments.
Fiber Optic Network
$150
Borrowing authorized
ART. 17: Transfer Hayden Woods Fund to
Morgan Road Water Tank
g
$ 280,000
Trustees of Public Trusts
Borrowing authorized
Adopted April 3.
Bedford Street Water Project
$100
ART. 18: Wireless Communication Facility Moratorium
To be transferred from
Indefinitely postponed, April 3. Would have established morato-
Water Enterprise $ 30,000
rium for up to 12 months on permits for new wireless facilities.
Borrowing authorized $ 70,000
Street Related Improvements
$ 601,369
ART. 19: Amend Sec. 6 of Art. I, General Bylaws
From Tax Levy, with $500,000 con-
Adopted April 3. Established non - criminal disposition and fines
tingent upon approval of an override
for health -code violations relating to dumpsters.
in the May 2000 Special Election.
ART. 20: Historic Districts Commission
Also, funds may be accepted from
all sources, and Highway Reimburse-
Adopted April 10. Reconfirmed 1998 Town Meeting action to
ment notes authorized.
petition the General Court for an amendment that will permit the
Historic Districts Commission to enforce its orders and deci-
Recreational Facilities Improvements
$ 301000
sions by non - criminal disposition.
Transferred from Recreation Enterprise.
Part Two. Adopted April 3.
$ 50,000
ART. 21: Accept Chapter 41; SEC. 100G 1/4 OF MGL
From Tax Levy. For site analysis and
Adopted April 3. Relates to funeral and burial benefits for fire-
schematic drawings for new Senior Center.
fighters and police killed in the performance of duties.
ART. 9: Street Acceptances.
ART. 22: Bylaw Amendment Appropriation Committee
Adopted March 29. Howard Munroe Place,
Adopted April 10. Amended Paragraph One, Sect. 5, Art. XIII of
Litchfield Road, Johnson Farm Road,
General Bylaws: Appropriation Committee to review the budget
Fox Run Lane.
adopted by the Selectmen and report its findings to Town Meeting
members and the public prior to the annual Town Meeting.
ART. 10: Water Mains Cleaning and Lining
$ 40000
ART. 23: Bylaw Amendment Selectmen Budget Submittal
Adopted March 29. With $315,000 transferred
Adopted April 10. Amended Sec. 13, Art. VI of General Bylaws:
from Water Enterprise and $85,000 by borrowing
Selectmen's proposed budget to be submitted to the finance
from MWRA in anticipation of Federal /State aid.
committees and Town Meeting members at least four weeks
ART. 11: Rehabilitation of Center Pool Complex
$ 100,000
prior to the date Town Meeting is scheduled to consider it.
Adopted March 29.
ART. 24: Home Rule Petition Grants of Location
ART. 12: Improvements to The Old Reservoir
$ 25,000
Adopted April 10. Selectmen authorized to petition the General
Adopted March 29. Transferred from
Court for an Act to allow the Selectmen to delegate the Director
Recreation Enterprise Fund.
of Public Works the authority to grant orders for installing
underground utility services.
ART. 13: School Technology Program
$ 800
Adopted April 3. For computer
ART. 25: Use of Funds to Reduce Tax Rate $ 846,123
hardware and software. Borrowing authorized.
Adopted April 10. Transfer from Unreserved
Fund Balance.
Page 24 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Police Department
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chief Christopher
Casey, 1993.
Citizen
Survey
With technical
assistance from
the Center for
Criminal Justice
Policy Research
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 3,501,818
$3
Expenses
$ 358
$ 358,346
Personnel
Full Time
65
65
Part Time
5
5
at Northeastern
University, 2550 surveys were mailed to residents in 1999 to solicit
information about perceptions of crime in Lexington, public feelings
about the Lexington Police, and how the department was meeting
community needs and interests. With a 27% response rate, the ma-
jority of the respondents praised the department and offered positive
and constructive feedback. Some excerpts from the report include:
• 97% felt that Lexington was as safe or safer than surround-
ing areas.
• Unlawful drug use, speeding vehicles, domestic violence, and
drunk drivers were considered the more important crime prob-
lems in Lexington.
• The enhanced 9 -1 -1 Combined (police /fire) Dispatch Center
was ranked as the department's most effective program.
• 79.8% agreed or strongly agreed that officers treat people with
respect, up from 68.7% when surveyed in 1993.
Survey results reinforced the Year 2000 community policing ini-
tiatives and sparked interest in new ideas and programs.
Police Planning Groups
Throughout the year, the department's
focus and strategic planning groups dis-
cussed the citizen survey and other mea-
surements of department performance.
Four areas were identified for advancing
department initiatives:
• External Communication: provide the
public with knowledge of department
programs; promote public understand-
ing of police strategies; and foster an
environment of cooperation between
residents and police.
• Neighborhood Presence: promote initia-
tives that give officers more opportunities
to address specific neighborhood problems
and engage in creative problem- solving.
• Traffic Enforcement: increase traffic
enforcement generally with special focus
on hazardous moving violations at the times and places where
violators cause accidents or other problems.
• Internal Communication; improve the communication net-
work within the department to increase information sharing
and consistency of police services.
Training Initiatives
By November, all command staff officers successfully complet-
ed management training at the Massachusetts Police Leadership
Institute. This Institute, a joint project of the University of
Lowell and the Lowell PD, offers a 2 -week lecture and hands -on
training program taught by leading experts from around the
United States and Canada.
All officers and dispatchers attended training to recognize
unlawful racial profiling. The course was taught by Professor
Jack McDevitt, Director of the Center for Criminal Justice
Policy Research at Northeastern University and Deborah
Ramirez, a professor at their School of Law. Both are consultants
to the U.S. Department of Justice on the issue of racial profiling.
Override Granted
The response from our citizen survey indicated that 86% believed
the department was "doing its job well." This strong support was
evident in the May 22 override that provided the department with
$155,000. These funds provided level funding for staffing and ser-
vices without which overnight patrols would have been reduced.
Personnel Changes
Captain James Kilmartin retired after 3 3 years of conscientious and
dedicated service to the community. Also retiring from service
were Detective Linda Cahill (12 years) and Parking Control
Officer Bigelow Moore (10 years). Michael O'Connell was pro-
moted to Lieutenant and will serve as a night -shift commander.
Photo: Lexington Police Department
continued on next page
MW -
Lexington Police Honor Guard, left to right officers Stacey Macaudda, Paul Callahan, Aidan
Evelyn, Lester Baker, Michael Rizzo, Chris Barry, and Tamzin Whiting.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 25
Police Department continued from previous page
Former D.A.R.E. officer Manuel Ferro was promoted to Sergeant
and will be working as a night -shift patrol supervisor. Kristen
French was appointed as the Middle School Resource Officer, and
Colleen Dunbar was appointed as the Family Services Detective.
Generous Donations
A new police kiosk now stands prominently and attractively in
Lexington Center. With funds donated by local businessman
John Carroll, the kiosk was built and quickly installed through
the hard work of Peter Kelley, James McLaughlin, Manny
Landsman, Tom Raboin and town employees Peter Karalexis,
Steve Hatch, Wayne Medlin and Paul Jenkins.
The Lexington Rotary Club donated four automatic defibrillators
for deployment in patrol cruisers. The defibrillators detect life -
threatening abnormal heart rhythms and provide an electrical shock
to restore a normal heart rhythm. These devices widen the safety net
of care available to our residents stricken by medical emergencies.
The Lexington Lions Club contributed the equipment and cloth-
ing for a new bike patrol officer. The bike patrol has proven to
be an effective way of patrolling and providing service to parks,
recreational areas, conservation land, and business districts. The
Lions also contributed funds for printing and distributing public
safety informational brochures.
Staffing Challenges
The Battle Road 2000 and Patriots' Day celebration was the grand-
est spectator event hosted by Lexington since the Bicentennial.
Over the 4 -day weekend, several hundred thousand people enjoyed
the British Retreat, colonial encampment on Lincoln Street,
parades, and special events. The entire department mobilized as
officers worked 16 -hour days to provide adequate security, traffic,
and crowd control. Everyone took pride in the success of the event,
which included no related arrests or major problems.
The 39 -day August to October Raytheon strike made local and
national headlines with high - profile rallies and picketing.
During any 24 -hour period, one -third of the staff was scheduled
to provide police presence at Raytheon's Spring Street head-
quarters and Hartwell Place facility. Officers were routinely
praised by striking employees and Raytheon management for
their calm, patient, and professional manner. In Lexington, there
were no injuries and no arrests were necessary.
Noteworthy Investigations
At 2:00 a.m. on January 19, Officer Alex Hagenah interrupted a
breaking & entering of a local business. He apprehended one
subject at the scene who was subsequently linked to an orga-
nized crime group responsible for two dozen similar crimes.
On March 15, the Lexington High School was shaken by alle-
gations that a part -time employee had been assaulted and hate-
ful graffiti was written on walls. Officers and detectives worked
quickly and diligently to piece together factual information.
Detective Steve Garabedian, SRO Dana Ham and SRO Manuel
Ferro presented evidence to a Middlesex County Grand Jury that
returned a criminal indictment. The part -time employee was
arraigned on September 7 on charges of causing a false police
report to be filed and disruption of a school.
Officers Edward O'Brien and Michael McLean received depart-
ment commendations for helping to save a man's life on
September 24. Responding to a report of a man walking in the
street with a shotgun, the officers located the man who wanted
to commit suicide and tried to provoke officers into shooting
him. Lexington and Burlington officers skillfully intervened and
took the man into custody.
Honor Guard
The Lexington Police Honor Guard was re- established this
September. Officer Lester Baker has worked tirelessly to orga-
nize, equip, and lead the seven - member team. Representatives
of the Honor Guard will march in local area parades and attend
funerals and other special events.
Drug Task Force
The department assigned one detective full -time to work with the
Suburban Middlesex County Task Force. The task force includes
eight neighboring communities and recognizes the need to coordi-
nate efforts and share resources in order to make an impact on drug
crimes. Last year, 71 investigations led to 76 arrests. The contra-
band seizures included: 131 pounds of marijuana, 399 grams of
cocaine, 98 bags of heroin, 9 motor vehicles, $17,587 and, in
smaller amounts, a wide variety of other drugs such as acid, ecsta-
sy, percocet, crack, mushrooms, and prescription drugs.
Police Manual Committee
ROLE: To monitor the Police Department's policies and
procedures as they are drafted and revised, and offer advice
and input to help the Chief of Police maintain a current pol-
icy manual and a professional department.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chief Christopher Casey,
Cleveland Coats, Edith Flynn, Gerald McLeod, William
Hayes. Selectmen liaison Peter Enrich.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Committee continues to support the Police
Department's efforts to comply with national accreditation
standards. These standards (adopted and modified by the
Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission) provide a
state -of -the -art outline of how a law enforcement agency
should be managed. The accreditation process, however, is
far more involved than writing policy. The agency must
demonstrate compliance with written guidelines and prove
that the agency is committed to meeting the standards.
The Police Department's manner of pursuing accreditation
has been detailed and methodical. When new policies are
drafted, the Department ensures that personnel learn and
apply the new procedures before introducing additional
changes. The linking of the Department's strategic planning
program with accreditation will also serve to advance sever-
al initiatives toward completion.
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Police Department continued @om previous page
Service Calls and Statistics
As the following charts show, the number and types of crime in
Lexington decreased 1.5 %, consistent with the continuing decline
of crime in the New England area and nationwide. Overall, the
number of police service calls in 2000 decreased 2.3% to 11,492
(273 less service calls). Two of the more significant decreases in
service calls involved alarms (down 193 calls) and "cruiser checks"
of businesses, homes and persons (down 194 calls). Under the
National Incident Based (crime) Reporting System, Lexington will
report 935 crimes to the FBI (14 fewer crimes than in 1999). The
breaking and entering of homes and business (an important impact
crime in Lexington) decreased by 20 incidents, a 43% decline.
Domestic violence crimes decreased by 42% with 25 fewer reports.
Complaints and Calls for Service
Accident calls .............................. 1
Animal control .............................. 225
Alarms, home or commercial .................. 2
Alarms, all others ............................ 210
Reports of Fire .............................. 306
Medical assistance .......................... 1
Motorist assistance ........................... 837
Missing persons ............................... 89
Disturbances /disputes ......................... 348
Building & person checks .................... 1,329
Suspicious activity ............................ 274
All crimes ... ............................... 935
Miscellaneous calls .......................... 2
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
Warnings .. ...............................
1
Civil infractions ............................
2
Criminal Complaints ........................... 59
Arrests ..... ...............................
124
Total.......... ..........................3,868
Operating MV with revoked or suspended lic /reg .....
Criminal Court Summary
Using a MV without authority .....................
Arrests without warrant ........................ 132
Arrests with warrant ........................... 42
Criminal summons ........................... 179
Clerk's hearing ............................... 15
Private complaints ..............................
7
Total.......... ............................375
Criminal Court Cases
MV Homicide .. ...............................
0
Operating MV to endanger ......................
13
Operating MV, without license ...................
36
Operating MV, under influence ...................
20
Operating MV with revoked or suspended lic /reg .....
97
Using a MV without authority .....................
5
Disorderly /disturbing peace ......................
13
Liquor law violations ...........................
22
Malicious damage /vandalism .....................
17
Forgery / uttering . ...............................
2
Receiving stolen property ........................
8
Protective order violations ........................
9
Drug law violations ............................
33
Larcenies Reported ... 273 24 89 Auto Thefts
Calls for Service ..... 111492 20
Auto Thefts ............. 6 16
Serious Offenses ....... 392 1 z
10 2000
Accidents ............. 733
6
400 600 Serious Offenses
300 Soo
2000
1989
Larcenies - Reported 1989 2000
200 400
14000 Calls for Service 1000 1989 Accidents
13000 1989 900
A2000 12000 800
2000
11000 700
Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions Violations Fines
Red light violation 909 $ 1900
Stop sign violation 154 $ 4
Failure to use care 288 $ 8
Unregistered MV 56 $ 4
Speeding 985 $ 95,175
Turning violation 820 $ 12
Crosswalk violation 91 $ 2
Other violations 798 $ 16
Total 4 $163,257
Parking Enforcement Issued Fines
Meter violations 4 $ 20
Other parking violations 209 $ 40
Total 6 $ 61
Summary of Serious Offenses Offenses Charges
Arson 2 3
Rape 0 0
Assaults, Incl. weapons 74 45
Robbery, home invasion 1 2
Burglary, break & entering 36 35
Larceny (not vehicles) 273 52
Motor vehicle theft 6 0
Total 392 137
High Accident Locations (10 or More Accidents)
Bedford Street @ Route 128 ..................... 38
Bedford Street @ Hartwell Avenue ................ 20
Bedford Street @ Eldred Street ................... 16
Bedford Street @ Harrington Road ................ 15
Mass. Avenue @ Marrett Road (North) ............. 13
Mass. Avenue @ Maple Street .................... 12
Waltham Street @ Hayden Avenue ................ 12
Waltham Street @ Marrett Road .................. 12
Lowell Street @ Maple Street .................... 12
Route 128 @ Route 2 .......................... 11
Mass. Avenue @ Marrett Road (East) .............. 10
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 27
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on traffic safety issues.
Residents with traffic safety- related concerns or sugges-
tions should write to the Selectmen's Office. Items for con-
sideration are forwarded to the Committee where they are
scheduled for a public meeting. Recommendations are pre-
sented to the Selectmen at a public hearing; if approved, the
recommendations are forwarded to the Department of
Public Works for implementation.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Myla Kabat -Zinn,
Edward Barsamian, Susan Bottan (School Department),
David Carbonneau (DPW), Captain Steven Corr (Police
Department), Steve Frymer, William Mix, Richard Hudak
and Ron Marble. Selectmen liaison: Elizabeth Eddison.
After years of service, Richard Hudak and Ron Marble
stepped down from the Committee.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The major issues addressed included:
• Travel restrictions on streets in the vicinity of Fiske School
• High School - related parking problems on Baskin Road,
Bushnell Drive, and Worthen Road
• Center parking problems particularly on Winthrop Road
• Parking in the vicinity of Hastings School
• Crosswalks on Adams and Lincoln streets
Other issues considered included:
• Pedestrian crossing safety at several locations on
Massachusetts Avenue
• Pedestrian safety at school crossings
• Traffic on Middleby Road
• Traffic at the intersection of Meriam Street and Somerset
Road
Fire Department
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chief John F. Quinlan,
October 1995.
ROLE: To pro-
tect the lives
and property of
the community
from emergen-
cies involving
fire, medical,
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 3,155,067
$2
Expenses
$ 272,353
$ 282,567
Personnel
Full Time
54
54
hazardous materials and environmental causes. This mission will
be achieved through public education, code management, and
emergency response.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Continued to adapt our service delivery according to antici-
pated public safety needs. In the area of fire safety education
and injury prevention, the SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire
Safety Education) program is an example of our formal effort.
There are many informal examples including inspections and
code management and presentations at various facilities and
events in Town.
• Operational priorities remain Life Safety, Incident
Management and Property Conservation (whether personal,
public or environmental). Responded to medical emergencies,
fires and alarms for fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous
materials incidents and various calls for rescue and aid.
The Chief of the Fire Department is designated the emergency
management director for the Town whose role is to provide
guidance and assistance to the citizens of the community fol-
lowing natural disasters and other emergencies. The coordina-
tor is the point of contact for State and Federal aid in the wake
of a catastrophic incident.
• Provided emergency medical service for the Town and calls
upon the paramedics to provide advance life support care when
the need arises. Incidents continue to increase at a steady rate,
following a dramatic increase of 30% in the mid - nineties.
Fire Prevention Division
Continues to administer two primary programs fire safety
education and code compliance. The Division is staffed by the
Assistant Chief and is assisted by the suppression staff. In fire
saftey education, the SAFE program continues to be a great
success. The SAFE staff has accomplished their objective to
bring the NFPA "Learn Not To Burn" program to 600 ele-
mentary schools students. Two students attended the State
SAFE Camp at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy last
summer. The SAFE Team conducted another SAFE mini
camp at the Bridge School in April. Fifty youngsters partici-
pated in the daylong event that gave them the opportunity to
perform tasks that a firefighter would use in emergency situa-
tions. Funding for the SAFE program comes from a grant
from the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
continued on next page
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Fire Department continued from previous page
Delivered other fire safety programs to industry and schools.
The annual open house continues to be a popular and effective
event, spreading a fire safety message to children and their
parents. The Metropolitan Fire District SAFE trailer, a shared
resource, was utilized during Discovery Day, attracting over
500 adults and children to the fire safety activities.
The code compliance program continues to grow. Smoke
detector, fire alarm and fire protection systems, oil burner, LP
gas storage, underground storage tank removals and testing,
gasoline stations, and mandated fire prevention inspections
among other inspections require the attention and time of both
staff and fire suppression personnel. Several major commer-
cial building and four municipal projects were checked from
fire protection plans review through acceptance inspection.
• Developed three new programs including delivery of the
National Fire Protection Association's RISK Watch, a child
safety program, and an elevator /escalator safety program.
ambulance, which were due to simultaneous calls.) Also
responded to 32 hazardous materials incidents.
Fire Loss
Estimated property loss from fire exceeded $340,000. Two
multiple -alarm fires, a 3 -alarm fire at 38 -40 Mass Avenue and
a 2 -alarm fire on Bird Hill Road accounted for an estimated
$190,000 in losses. There was 54 other fire incidents that
caused damage in addition to vehicle fires accounting for
$36,400.
Personnel
• Chief John F. Quinlan lost his battle with cancer on November
11. Jack had just completed 32 years of service. He had risen
through the ranks to Chief of Department. He was decorated
posthumously by the International Association of Fire
Fighters. His leadership will be sorely missed.
Fire Suppression and Emergency Response
This past year was a very active one with several multiple alarm
fires, working fires, and hazardous materials incidents as well as
our emergency medical calls, motor vehicle accidents and calls
for alarms.
A review of the numbers:
• 3548 total emergency responses including 1461 by the East
Lexington Station representing a 1.8% increase over the pre-
vious year and the eighth year of more than 3000 responses.
2007 emergency medical responses which continues the
growth trend of about 5% per year; 1581 of these involved the
transportation of patients to a medical facility (1229 transports
were made with the primary ambulance; 352 by the reserve
• Two new Fire Fighter /EMTs were added to our roster in 2000:
Brian Rayne and Andrew Simonds.
New Equipment and Programs
• Accepted delivery of the 100 -foot Emergency -One aerial lad-
der in July.
This year's Patriots' Day celebration challenged the
Department's planning capabilities. A year -long effort to
anticipate the emergency response needs for this event proved
to be successful. The department used on- and off -duty per-
sonnel and the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) to
staff three response divisions, a command and control unit,
and a logistical support unit. Good preparation was rewarded
as resources were all but depleted at one point.
Emergency Response
■ Total Emergency Calls ❑ Medical Calls
5000
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 29
Memorial Tribute to Fire Department
Chief John ("Jack"") F. Quinlan
by Rick White, Town Manage: Adapted from the November /December issue of the employee newsletter, Lexington Messenger
On the afternoon of November
11, in the year 2000, Jack
Quinlan departed our company,
quietly, so as not to disturb. He
had been sick for almost a year.
qP = p
Jack's early departure was
unfair and unfortunate. He was
a man who was universally
loved and respected. His contri-
butions to our world inside and
outside of our organization were
many. Some of the contribu-
tions are finite and can be seen
even by the most casual observ-
er. Many others were much sub-
tler. To those of us who worked
with Jack on a daily basis, they
are easy to see and they are
abundant. But, they are the
work of a man who cared little
about attention or recognition.
Jack was most comfortable
working behind the scenes.
Filling much needed gaps by
quietly solving problems, providing advice and /or support,
but rarely leaving even one fingerprint that revealed any of
his handiwork. Jack had lots of passions: his family, his
many friendships, the Town of Lexington, the Senior
Management Team, the Fire Department, Rotary Club,
Boston College, the Knights of Columbus, and our shared
high school alma mater, Arlington Catholic. He gave of
himself to all of these without expectations. He was an
unusual man in that he was clearly an extrovert. He loved a
good joke, a party or public social event or celebration and
rarely missed an opportunity to participate in any of these.
Yet, he selflessly refused to take credit for any of his
achievements or contributions. I know he took great satis-
faction in his achievements and contributions both here and
other places, but he always left that satisfaction to himself,
an unusual behavior for any human being but especially so
for someone as externally motivated as Jack.
Jack and I shared many life experiences, dating back as far
as 1962. He and I were both frustrated by a high school
English Literature teacher who insisted that memorizing
famous excerpts from literature rather than trying to under-
stand what the piece of literature meant was the key to
Ph
enlightenment. Our teacher
rewarded those who mastered
the mechanics of memoriza-
tion seemingly at the expense
of understanding. This infuri-
ated Jack. Jack never did any-
thing by rote or memorization.
He did what he did for us
because he understood and felt
it had importance. He took
great joy from the opportunity
to contribute, not from the
contribution.
Despite our misgivings about
our teacher, Jack and I both
loved the Saint Crispin's Day
Speech from Shakespeare's
Henry V that we were forced to
memorize. Jack especially felt
as Henry did, that friendship
was precious; that the experi-
oto: Lexington Fire Department ences we all share together as
employees, peers, friends, and
family members (although not
analogous with Henry's battles with the French) are valiant
efforts of courage that do build a legacy. Henry's closing in
his St. Crispin's Day speech in some ways articulates how
Jack viewed his friendships and his many other passions:
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers,
For he to -day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne 'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a -bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day. "
We all have shed blood together with Jack over the years in
our fight to serve Lexington's citizens. I know Jack
believed we are, in effect, all brothers in this effort regard-
less of our department, position, and perspective. It has
been a wonderful and rewarding experience to be Jack's
friend and to work with him during these last 13 years. I
know that it has been a privilege that too few have been
able to share.
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Board of Health
ROLE: To pro-
tect and promote
the health of resi-
dents, those who
work in or visit
the Town; to
A 1 d
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$161
$155
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
Part Time
1
2
eve op an Im-
plement effective health policies, regulations and programs that
prevent disease and ensure the well -being of the community.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Martha Wood;
James Beck, MD; Elaine Grunberg, MD; Burt Perlmutter, MD;
and Dennis Sterzin. Staff. Director Beverly Anderson, MPH;
Environmental Health Agent Stephanie Havener; Public Health
Nurse Joyce Cheng, RN; Animal Control Officer Kathy Fox;
Tobacco Control Officer Lea Susan Ojaama (until July 2000) and
Joseph Genova (August 2000), and Administrator Carol Joyce.
Local Health Regulations
The Board of Health continued to assess the Town's health reg-
ulations. Regulations pertaining to bathing places (beaches) and
asbestos control were revised and earlier versions repealed. The
Board considered the development of regulations to control feral
cats and has developed draft regulations for public review. The
evaluation and revision of all regulations developed prior to
1997, with the exception of the tobacco control regulations, is
expected to be completed by the beginning of the year 2001.
New State regulations for food establishments became effective
on October 1, 2000. The Board offered classes to local establish-
ments to promote understanding of the new code and the effect of
new regulatory changes on restaurants and similar establishments.
Mosquito Control Program
The Board of Health continued to participate in the East
Middlesex Mosquito Control Program, a program designed to
control the population of nuisance mosquitoes and potential car-
riers of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The Board also carried out
mosquito control efforts with the Department of Public Works to
address the risk of West Nile Encephalitis, including the appli-
cation of larvaecide to 4500 catch basins in Lexington. A crow
found in Lexington tested positive for the West Nile Encephalitis
virus in October. However, no mosquito spraying was recom-
mended or carried out in the Town due to the low risk of trans-
mission to humans at that time.
Influenza Vaccination Program
Despite the possibility of vaccine shortages, the Board supported a
highly successful influenza vaccination program in November,
providing immunizations to more than 600 Lexington seniors.
Pneumococcal disease vaccinations were also offered at the clinic
and throughout the year at the Public Health Nurse's office.
Hepatitis B Vaccination Programs
The Board continued to support vaccination programs against
Hepatitis B for students of high school and middle school age.
Osteoporosis Screening
Working with Mount Auburn Healthcare, the Board offered an os-
teoporosis screening clinic at the Council on Aging for 35 Lexington
seniors. The clinic provided bone density screening for the condition.
Household Hazardous Products Collections
The Board continued to participate in the household hazardous
products collections offered to residents from April to
November. The facility currently provides services for the
removal of toxic household products to residents of Lexington
and those in seven other surrounding towns, and a growing list
of other towns nearby. A new program for the collection of
wastes from small businesses was also implemented this year.
Community Health Assessment
The Board of Health initiated a comprehensive health assess-
ment of the Town and its resources. The goal is to define the key
health issues in the Town, identify health resources in Lexington
and surrounding towns, and gather information on the health
concerns of residents and community groups. The Board
appointed an advisory committee comprised of residents inter-
ested in the health field to guide the assessment process.
Committee members include: Chair Burt Perlmutter, MD; Chair,
Martha Sheridan MD; Frederick Mazer, MD; James Fearnside,
and Wendy Heigger- Bernays, Ph.D. The Board will also work
with representatives of Mount Auburn Healthcare and the
Massachusetts Prevention Center on the assessment process.
Emergency Management Planning
The Board initiated a planning process for the management of
potential health emergencies in the Town. Emergency plans will
be outlined for various health - related disasters including an
influenza pandemic, bioterrorist attacks, and floods.
Well Inspections
The Board worked with the Department of Public Works and the
Building Department to inspect and correct all private wells that
might be cross - connected to the public water supply system. The
139 residences with wells were identified and inspected for
cross - connections; 15 wells were found to be in violation of
State codes pertaining to wells and water supplies.
Tobacco Control
The Board continues to support tobacco control efforts through
a collaboration with the Towns of Bedford, Lincoln and Concord
and the efforts of a shared Tobacco Control Officer.
Lea Susan Oj aama, Tobacco Control Officer since 1996, left the
Town in July 2000 to work for the Massachusetts Department of
Public Health. She was replaced by Joseph Genova, formerly the
Tobacco Control Officer for the Town of Arlington.
Committees
The Board of Health was represented on various health - related
committees in the Town, including the Health Protection
Advisory Committee (HPAC), the Noise Regulation Committee,
and the Cell Tower Committee.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 31
Board of Health continued from previous page
Permits Issued ............................
512
Animal .... .............................20
Asbestos ... ..............................3
Burial ..... ............................194
65
Camps.... .............................10
26
Caterer.... ..............................6
10
Food establishments .......................88
331
Funeral service ............................1
Housing... .............................10
Hotel..... ..............................2
2
Kitchen facilities .........................
9
Massage establishments ....................14
12
Massage therapists ........................38
35
Medical waste .............................1
Water..... ..............................8
Methyl alcohol ...........................14
West Nile Virus ............................9
Mobile food units ..........................8
Lead...... .............................22
Outdoor seating ...........................1
Massage... .............................51
Pools...... .............................18
15
Poolside concession ........................2
Nuisance ... .............................15
Recombinant DNA .........................4
Pools...... .............................47
Retail food . .............................37
Radon.... ..............................4
Rubbish... .............................10
Septic..... .............................60
Septage.... ..............................4
Water..... .............................21
Septic Installer ............................6
Wells ..... .............................54
Syringe.... ..............................5
West Nile Virus ...........................37
Tanning ... ..............................1
Temporary permits ........................16
Wells..... ..............................3
Inspections . ...............................
603
Camps.... .............................14
Asbestos ... ..............................3
Demolitions .............................
65
Dumpsters ..............................
26
Environmental hazards .....................
10
Food establishments ......................
331
Housing... .............................16
Housing... .............................10
Lead paint . ...............................
2
Massage .. ...............................
8
Nuisances ...............................
12
Plan reviews .............................
35
Pools...... .............................37
Water..... ..............................8
Septic..... ..............................3
West Nile Virus ............................9
Tanning ... ..............................8
Lead...... .............................22
Water..... .............................21
Massage... .............................51
Wells ... ...............................
15
Nursing Services
Blood Pressure Monitoring .................258
Hepatitis B Immunizations ..................82
Home Visits .............................10
Influenza Vaccinations ....................980
Mantoux Testing (tuberculosis) ...............88
Pneumococcal Vaccinations ..................74
Animal Control Statistics
Licensed dogs .........................2,315
Leash law violations .......................14
Unlicensed dog violations ..................145
Dogs at shelter ............................1
Dog bites reported ........................14
Cat bites reported ..........................1
Complaints ... ............................130
Animals ... .............................11
Asbestos ... ..............................3
Dumpsters . .............................26
Environment ..............................8
Food..... .............................24
Household Hazardous Waste
..................1
Housing... .............................10
Lead...... ..............................7
Nuisance ... .............................20
Nursing Home ............................2
39
Pools..... ..............................1
......................284
Water..... ..............................8
37
West Nile Virus ............................9
Communicable Diseases
AIDS ..... .............................16
Campylobactor ...........................11
Cryptoporidioses ..........................1
Cyclospora . ..............................1
E. coli 0157:1-17 ............................1
Giardia.... ..............................3
Hepatitis B . ..............................8
Hepatitis C . ..............................6
Lyme Disease .............................2
Malaria .... ..............................1
Pertussis ... ..............................2
Salmonella . ..............................6
STDs...... ..............................9
Tuberculosis ............................11
Yersinosis .. ..............................1
Inquiries .. ............................... 888
Air Quality . .............................19
Animals ... .............................21
Asbestos ... .............................18
Biosafety .. .............................15
Camps.... .............................15
Cancer.... ..............................8
Childcare .. .............................12
Disease .... .............................43
Domestic Violence .........................3
Environmental ...........................
39
Food Establishments
......................284
Hazardous Waste .........................
37
Housing ... .............................42
Lead...... .............................22
Massage... .............................51
Mosquitos .. .............................21
Nuisance ... .............................15
Pools...... .............................47
Radon.... ..............................4
Septic..... .............................60
Water..... .............................21
Wells ..... .............................54
West Nile Virus ...........................37
Page 32 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Department of Public Works
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director William Hadley,
April 2000.
he Public
Works or-
ganization is a
team ofprofes-
sionals dedi-
cated to en-
hancing the
quality of life
in Lexington
and supporting
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 3
$ 3
Expenses
$12,699,380
$12,875,663
Total
$16,435,670
$16,619,416
Personnel
Full Time
86
90
Part Time
8
8
Seasonal
3
5
the Town's
core values. Every effort is made to maximize the efficient,
effective use of their resources in support, maintenance, and
upkeep of the Town's infrastructure, public lands and programs.
The department is committed to public safety and providing
prompt, courteous, quality service to their customers.
A New Millennium, A New Beginning
Bill Hadley was appointed Director in April and formulated a
new management team. A new Manager of Operations, Highway
and Water /Sewer Superintendents and, subsequently, a new
Public Grounds Superintendent were needed to complete the
team already consisting of Town Engineer Peter Chalpin and
Public Building Maintenance Superintendent Steve Hatch.
Team Vision
A new vision of the DPW holds the organization responsible for
continually improving the staff's skills so that performance will
exceed standards. The DPW is seen as a cohesive working team
which respects and trusts its members; has the enthusiasm to
work together to meet challenges; and serves the needs of their
customers in the residential, business, municipal, and school
communities. This vision was the criteria used during the selec-
tion process for the newest members of the team. The candidates
would need to embrace the ideals of training, education, com-
munication, and valuing the employee. The department has been
successful in appointing quality people who care about the orga-
nization and their common goals.
Appointments
Wayne Brooks was appointed Highway and Equipment
Superintendent May 1. Brian Gilbert was appointed Manager of
Operations on July 17. Ralph Pecora became Water /Sewer
Superintendent on July 24, and Dave Pinsonneault was appoint-
ed Public Grounds Superintendent effective October 2. These
four appointments, along with Peter Chalpin and Steve Hatch,
will lead the talented engineering, operations, and support staffs
into the new millennium.
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Left to right, front: Dave Pinsonneault, Steve Hatch, Ralph Pecora.
Rear: Brian Gilbert, Wayne Brooks, Bill Hadley, Peter Chalpin.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Manager of Operations oversaw the implementation of a
Performance Measures tracking system including the gather-
ing of baseline data and identification of key measures.
• Effectively managed the transition of the Town's street light
maintenance program from Boston Edison Company to an in-
house repair program.
• Implemented a state - mandated Cathode Ray Tube (CRTs) col-
lection program.
• Along with other NESWC communities, received a DEP
award in May for the Town's recycling initiatives.
DPW Administration
ROLE: To man-
age personnel,
monitor the an-
nual budget, and
supervise the nu-
merous proj ects;
to competitively
bid contracts for
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 297,844
$ 312,713
Expenses
$ 46
$ 69
Total
$ 344,452
$ 382,345
Personnel
Full Time
8
8
Public Works services including rubbish, recycling and household
hazardous products collection, disposal of trash, snow plowing, load
aggregation, street lighting, transportation, and parking program.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Staff provided administration support for the regional Household
Hazardous Products Facility including the accounting function
and analysis of statistics for the eight member towns.
Monitored the contract with Health Education Facilities
Authority (HEFA) to provide cheaper electricity for municipal
facilities. Of the $58,286 in savings to the Town in FY00,
$38,282 was reimbursed to the School Department.
Beginning in May, staff assumed responsibility for the trans-
portation and parking programs due to the maternity leave and
subsequent resignation of the Transportation Coordinator.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 33
Department of Public WOrkS continued from previous page
Engineering Division
Town Engineer: Peter M. Chalpin, P.E. appointed September 1998.
ROLE: To provide
design, construc-
tion, and manage-
ment services to the
DPW as well as to
many other depart-
ments, boards,
committees, and
the general public.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 265,098
$ 207,984
Expenses
$ 16
$ 10 1 308
Total
$ 281,877
$ 218,292
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Infrastructure Renewal: Engineering staff designed, man-
aged, or supervised projects totaling approximately $1 million.
Contract 00 -1 $601,000
Street Resurfacing Chap. 90
Contractor: D &R Paving, Inc.
Resurfaced 2.6 street miles and crack- sealed 3 miles.
Contract 00 -12 $442,000
Highland Avenue Area Water Enterprise Fund
Water Main Cleaning & Lining Article 8/00
Contractor: N. Granese Corp.
Phase 18 of the 20 year program addressed 3800 feet of
unlined water mains.
• Facilities Design, Construction & Renewal: Engineering
staff designed, managed, or supervised projects totaling
approximately $1.63 million. Town Office Complex Parking
Plan $45,000. Designed and implemented parking plan to
accommodate Cary Library's occupation of Cary Hall.
Contract 00 -7 $1
Cary Hall Updates Articles 26/99 & 8/00
Contractor: E.A. Colangeli, Inc.
Replacement of building systems to accommodate Cary
Library's occupation of Cary Hall
Contract 00 -11 $80,000
Cary Hall Asbestos Abatement Article 26/99
Contractor: North American Environmental
Asbestos removal from entire building
• Water /Sewer Connection Permits: Division staff issued 114
permits for water or sewer service connections by Town -
licensed contractors.
• Street Opening Permits: 435 permits for opening /occupying
the public way approved and issued to contractors, including
the installation of approximately 70,000 feet of telecommuni-
cation lines.
• Property/Utility Records: responded to 940 requests for infor-
mation from citizens, contractors, developers, and realtors.
Lighting Options
Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on lighting issues.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Myla Kabat -Zinn,
Peter Kovner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Realized the long -term goal of the Town owning its
own streetlights. The Town has benefited from both
cost savings and improved service.
• Continued to work with the Town Engineering
Department and Ripman Lighting Consultants on
Lexington's innovative street lighting demonstration pro-
ject. The purpose of the project is to test light sources,
gather data, and provide the Selectmen with lighting
options that are more energy - efficient, cost - effective,
provide good color rendition, and protect residents from
glare and light trespass. The project, which has some 75
energy - efficient test lights, will be increased by another
25 lights to include new light sources with a significant-
ly longer lamp life. Final recommendations will be made
when the data from the demonstration project has been
analyzed with the help of Ripman Lighting Consultants.
• Shared information and given nighttime tours of the
demonstration project to lighting committees from
other towns that are also concerned with preserving
their nighttime character while providing good quality
lighting that is energy - efficient and cost - effective.
Street Lighting Program
The Director of Pub-
Expenditures FY00 FY99
lic Works and Town
Engineer oversaw the Total $ 289,425 $ 394,845
Street Lighting programs. In November responsibility for mainte
nance was transferred to Manager of Operations Brian Gilbert.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• All lights turned off during the cutback in 1996 were restored
by the end of February.
• The Town took over the maintenance of the streetlights at the
beginning of March. Members of the Tree Division were
trained in the proper and safe procedures to change out the
photo- sensor cells and light bulbs. Service calls are done two
nights a week with a response time of less than two weeks. An
electrical contractor repairs the more difficult problems
involving wiring and /or replacement of fixture heads.
• The call center for streetlight maintenance operates from the
DPW Operations Facility at 201 Bedford Street. A new tele-
phone number dedicated to reporting outages was put in place
(1- 877 - FIX -LAMP or 1- 877 - 349 - 5267).
• Assisted the Lighting Options Committee in completing the
installation of 25 additional test lights in November.
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Department of Public workS continued from previous page
Parking Operation
Program Manager: Transportation Coordinator Nancy Kolb
resigned in September 2000.
The parking pro-
gram provides a
balance of short -
and long -term
parking for
Center visitors
and employees.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 37
$ 37,632
Expenses
$ 22,897
$ 23,521
Total
$ 59
$ 61,153
Personnel
the drainage system
Part Time
5
6
Current facilities include a 300 -car attended lot, 3 permitted areas
and about 500 parking meters in the center business area. Part -time
employees operate the attended lot with backup from the Public
Building Maintenance staff.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Meriam Street lot is attended weekdays year -round and
Saturdays from April through mid - November from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 217 annual permits were sold to Center employees.
• In October, 23 permit holders in the School Administration
Lot were relocated to make room for the Cary Library
employees move to Cary Hall.
• Parking meters are posted for various time limits throughout
the Center from 15 minutes to 4 hours.
• FY2000 revenue was as follows:
Parking Meters
$ 194
Attended Lot
$ 103,145
Parking Permits
$ 36
Total Parking Revenue
$ 333
Public Building
Maintenance
Superintendent:
Steven Hatch appoint-
ed October 1996.
ROLE: To provide
for custodial services,
preventive mainte-
nance, and repairs on town -owned buildings, other than schools; to
oversee contracted repairs and monitor energy usage.
HIGHLIGHTS:
This department, while struggling with personnel shortages, contin-
ued to maintain a level of customer service and the balance between
custodial services and regular maintenance. A proactive maintenance
role was taken at the Council on Aging, Cary Library, Town Office
Buildings, Police and Fire Stations, Public Works Facility, Cemetery
office, and Animal Control and Recreation buildings. Staff per-
formed in -house many tasks previously done by outside contractors:
• Oversaw the construction of and installed the electrical con-
nections in the new Police traffic booth in the Center.
• Oversaw and participated in a major overhaul of the infra-
structure in Cary Hall to make ready for the Cary Memorial
Library temporary move.
• Made numerous repairs to the antiquated air conditioning sys-
tem at Cary Library to keep it operating through the summer.
• Transported, installed, and serviced a 350- kilowatt genera-
tor for temporary power for air conditioning for the Town
Office Building.
• Supplied and installed a temporary 100 -ton chiller to furnish
temporary air conditioning to the Town Office Building.
• Oversaw the installation of an architectural asphalt roof on the
East Lexington Fire Station.
• Made the electrical connections and oversaw the installation
of three overhead doors at the main Fire Headquarters.
• Installed a hanging propane heating unit at the Animal Control
Shelter and an electric water heater at the Council on Aging.
• Oversaw winter projects performed by Parks, Highway, and
Water /Sewer as follows: reconstruction of the interior walls of
the Comptroller /MIS offices; painting of various rooms in the
Police Station, Central Fire Station, and Council on Aging.
These accomplishments, plus day -to -day emergencies and cus-
tomized custodial services could only be accomplished by the
concentrated team effort of the Public Building Maintenance
Division and the whole Public Works staff.
Highway Division
Superintendent: Wayne
Brooks appointed
May 2000.
ROLE: To maintain
$ 657,237
Expenses
126 miles of accepted
$ 212,729
Total
$ 791,538
streets and sidewalks,
Personnel
the drainage system
Full Time
and brooks, oversee
17
Part Time
2
1
vehicle maintenance
and manage the solid
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 609,699
$ 657,237
Expenses
$ 181,839
$ 212,729
Total
$ 791,538
$ 869,966
Personnel
Full Time
16
17
waste disposal and
yard waste composting programs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Street and Sidewalk Repair: Used over 1000 tons of asphalt
to maintain roads and sidewalks.
• Storm Drain Maintenance: Repaired and rebuilt over 60
catch basins.
• Catch Basin Cleaning: Cleaned 2300 catch basins.
Contractor: Lloyd Truax & Co. Inc .............. $13
• Street Sweeping: Performed by Town personnel on
a straight time basis utilizing town equipment.
• Traffic Line and Crosswalk Markings: Lines were
painted in the summer and fall by a publicly bid
contractor. In the spring crosswalk painting was done
by DPW staff on an overtime basis.
Contractor: Markings, Inc ..................... $15
• Traffic Sign Maintenance: 2400 traffic control signs
and 500 parking meters are maintained by the Town. All
repairs and installations are conducted by Highway per-
sonnel to ensure a timely response to traffic control issues.
• Traffic Signal Maintenance: Maintenance of 13
traffic control signals and 6 additional traffic
signals or spotlights. DPW staff change bulbs and
the contractor performs repairs on an on -call basis.
Contractor: Tri -State Signal .................... $7,957
continued on next page
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 279
$ 279
Expenses
$ 318
$ 327
Total
$ 598
$ 607
Personnel
Full Time
8
8
Part Time
2
1
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 35
Department of Public WOrkS continued from previous page
Snow
Removal
Operations
Program Mana-
ger: Highway
Superintendent
Wayne Brooks
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 195
$ 245,561
Expenses
$ 241,490
$ 308,096
Total
$ 436
$ 553,657
Personnel
Full Time
All DPW Staff
ROLE: To han-
dle all snow plowing operations utilizing Public Works staff and
34 pieces of town -owned equipment including 7 sanders, and 31
pieces of hired plowing equipment and operators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
In the winter of 1999 -2000, Lexington experienced 14 snow and
ice storms for a total of 21 inches of snow. Five storms required
full plowing operations. During the entire winter season, 988
tons of sand and 1753 tons of salt were used.
Road Machinery Division
Superintendent: Wayne Brooks appointed May 1, 2000
ROLE: To maintain
all Public Works,
Fire, and School ve-
FY00
FY99
$ 247,027
$ 261
Expenses
hicles in a ready/
$ 217
Total
$ 431,210
$ 479
Personnel
active status. Public
5
7
Seasonal
1
1
Works equipment
consists of 160 vehi-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 247,027
$ 261
Expenses
$ 184,183
$ 217
Total
$ 431,210
$ 479
Personnel
Full Time
5
7
cles ranging from
sedans, pickups, and dump trucks to off -road construction equipment
including backhoes, front -end loaders, lawn mowers, landscaping,
and lawn maintenance equipment. The mechanics also maintain 13
Fire Department vehicles and 7 School Department vehicles.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• As a result of the consolidation of the Highway and Road
Machinery Divisions, Donald Adams was appointed
Equipment Foreman in April.
• A mechanic's position was eliminated through promotion and
transfer to the Highway Division, but the division has maintained
its level of work. By having each mechanic qualified as a welder/
fabricator, the workload was spread out with present staff.
• Summer work consisted of repairing snowplows and sander
bodies, along with keeping Highway and Public Grounds
equipment in operation.
• During the preventative maintenance program, each vehicle is
evaluated for its place in the vehicle replacement survey. This
is an ongoing and changing program.
• This year staff worked with the Park Division to rebuild the
aluminum goal post at the soccer field and to rehab the hand
truck used by the school athletic program.
• During reconstruction of Cary Hall, staff instituted a daily
fueling schedule for the rental generator which supplied
power to the Town Offices cooling system.
• Winter projects included rebuilding of both street sweepers
and rebuilding the Water /Sewer Division backhoe bucket.
Solid Waste Management
Program Managers: Manager of Operations Brian Gilbert and
Highway Superintendent Wayne Brooks
ROLE: To
manage all
Expenditures FY00 FY99
waste manage-
ment programs
including re-
fuse collection
and disposal,
recycling,com-
posting and
household hazardous products collection and disposal.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Disposed of 11,845 tons of solid waste at the North East Solid
Waste Committee's North Andover incinerator. For the first time
in several years, Lexington saw an increase in its solid waste and
exceeded its guaranteed annual tonnage (GAT) of 11,396.
• Residents recycled 4385 tons of glass, metal, plastics, and
mixed paper through the curbside collection program, 2.3%
more than in FY99. An average of 26 appliances are picked up
every week and disposed of properly.
• Waste Management of Massachusetts completed the second
year of 5 -year contracts for curbside collection of solid waste
and recyclable on June 30.
• The composting program at the Hartwell Avenue Recycling
Facility is operated by one full -time employee and a seasonal
employee. Highway Division assisted with the operation of the
facility and distributed biodegradable bags to local stores.
Residents recycled an estimated 8000 tons of yard waste
leaves, brush and grass clippings. The rich composted material
continued to be available for residential use, for sale to contrac-
tors and for use in public grounds. This program avoided dispos-
al costs and generated $48,716 in revenue to the General Fund.
• The Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Facility con-
ducted eight collection events in 2000. The contractor for the
third year is Safety - Kleen, Inc. of NE. Residents from 16 com-
munities participated in removing hazardous products from the
waste stream. The Board of Health, Public Works Department,
and community volunteers combined to manage the site. Of the
4000 cars that participated, 1432 were from Lexington.
• As a result of the State's solid waste ban, the first collection of
televisions and computer monitors that contain cathode ray
tubes (CRTs) was conducted on October 21. Lexington resi-
dents disposed of 414 units.
• Staff worked with the Solid Waste Action Team (SWAT) and
Pay -As- You -Throw Committee (PAYT) to reduce solid waste,
increase recycling, and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Public Grounds
Superintendent: David Pinsonneault appointed October 2000
The Parks, Tree and Cemetery Divisions were recently consolidat-
ed under the supervision of the Public Grounds Superintendent.
Each division will be reported on separately.
Payroll
$ 35
$ 46
Expenses
$ 1, 840, 964
$ 2,144,212
Total
$ 1,876,536
$ 2
Personnel
Full Time
1
1
Seasonal
1
1
Page 36 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
DPW: Public Grounds continued from previous page
Parks
Division
ROLE: To
maintain and
care for over
600 acres of
town, school,
and recreation
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 618,455
$ 595,596
Expenses
$ 79,762
$ 98,490
Total
$ 698,217
$ 694
Personnel
Full Time
16
16
Seasonal
1
2
lands, and to
assist the Conservation Commission in maintaining vegetative
growth on properties under their jurisdiction and improvements
at the Pine Meadows Golf Course.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Playgrounds and Parks: Assisted the PTA at Bridge School
with installation of picnic tables and a butterfly garden. Also
assisted with demolition of Hastings School playground struc-
ture and installed new safety surfacing at other school play-
grounds. Park staff also installed a new playground structure
at Sutherland Park; planted Korean pine trees along the fitness
trail at Lincoln Park; performed maintenance on the Septa fil-
ter units, installed and painted a new storage shed, and
installed new pool covers at the Center Pool Complex; assist-
ed with Arbor Day tree plantings at Hastings and Bridge
Schools; assisted with various special events including April
19; installed new teak benches at Hastings Park and other
locations throughout the Town; assisted with installation and
removal of the planters in the Center and in East Lexington;
and performed other requests for service from other Town
departments, boards, commissions, and the general public.
• Sports Fields: Completed renovations at Lincoln #3 soccer
field which will be ready for play in fall 2001; renovated the
infield at the Center Softball Field; measured and lined athlet-
ic fields for football, softball, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey,
continued on next page
Solid Waste Action Team (SWAT)
ROLE: Formed in 1998 to enlist citizen support in strengthen-
ing the Town's recycling and composting programs and to
make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on how the
Town's waste management programs can be improved.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Co- Chairs John Andrews and
Jill Stein, Diane Carr, Laura Dickerson, Eileen Entin, John
Fedorochko, Kate Fricker, Myla Kabat -Zinn, Fran Ludwig, and
Richard Strauss. Liaisons: Wayne Brooks (DPW), Jeanne
Krieger (Selectmen), and Al Levine (Appropriation Committee).
HIGHLIGHTS:
This year SWAT continued a multi - faceted effort to enlist the
expertise and enthusiasm of our residents in improving the
Town's solid waste management programs. Working jointly
with town government, civic organizations, environmental
groups, schools, churches and synagogues, and individual cit-
izens, a number of actions were initiated.
Program Analysis and Policy Recommendations
After studying various options for improving the Town's
waste management program, SWAT recommended to the
Selectmen that the Town consider adoption of a Pay- As -You-
Throw (PAYT) pricing system for disposal of trash at curb-
side. In response, a new PAYT Advisory Committee was
formed to study the recommendation.
Local Program Enhancements
Working in cooperation with the Lexington School
Committee, conducted a survey of the state of recycling with-
in the Lexington School System. Areas for improvement
were identified. A school -wide recycling policy was drafted
and is being proposed for implementation in the coming year.
Contributed publicity and volunteer support to DPW solid
waste initiatives, including the Minuteman Hazardous
Household Products Facility on Hartwell Avenue and the spe-
cial CRT /electronics collection.
See http: / /patriot. ci. lexington. ma. us/OCD /Health /HazWaste. htm
Public Education
• Maintained a site on the World Wide Web which contains infor-
mation on recycling, waste prevention, and waste management.
See http: / /www lexingtonma. org /swatIHomePage. htm
• Worked with the DPW and Citizens for Lexington
Conservation to make recycling education a part of
Lexington's Discovery Day.
• Continued publishing SWAT, an electronic newsletter, to
keep members and citizens informed of its activities. To sub -
scribe, send your email address to kgickergtiac. net
• Continues to sponsor a biweekly column in the Lexington
Minuteman entitled Let's Talk Trash. This column, edited by
SWAT member Laura Dickerson, answers questions about recy-
cling and trash disposal, and provides tips on waste reduction.
Regional Connections
• Worked with other organizations outside Lexington to sup-
port regional and state solutions to solid waste problems.
SWAT has participated in the Mass Coalition to Reduce Waste
and the Urban - Suburban Environmental Linkage. SWAT Co-
Chair Jill Stein has worked with the state Department of
Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Medical
Association to alert the public and the medical community to
the health risks posed by waste stream pollutants.
• A presentation on SWAT activities was made to the Belmont
recycling committee. SWAT educational materials have been
widely used in other communities in Massachusetts and some
have been distributed by the state Department of
Environmental Protection as part of its educational program.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 37
DPW: Public Grounds, Parks Divisions continued from previous page
and soccer; constructed and modified benches, resurfaced and
repaired bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
Park Maintenance: Painted, repaired, and constructed picnic
tables and trash receptacles used throughout the Town's park
system; cleaned and polished the Minuteman Statue and plant-
ed the base of the statue; assisted the Lexington Field &
Garden Club with projects; performed maintenance on traffic
islands; and assisted the Building Maintenance, Highway, and
Cemetery Divisions with various projects.
Tree Division
ROLE: To
care for and
preserve all
woody plant
vegetation in
parks, along
streets, and in
all town-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 202,934
$ 215,389
Expenses
$ 15
$ 20
Total
$ 218,562
$ 235,779
Personnel
Full Time
5
6
owned proper-
ties with highest priority given to emergencies. Also to provide
direct support to cemetery operations on an as- needed basis. The
division maintains approximately 9000 to 10,000 street trees; all
invasive roadside brush; all shrubbery plantings; and trees in
parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, traffic islands, public right -of-
ways, conservation land, recreation land and school properties.
HIGHLIGHTS:
General Tree Care: Resolved over 250 requests for service;
pruned trees for the cemeteries, schools, conservation areas,
recreation areas including the Pine Meadows Golf Course and
other trees located within the public right -of -way as part of an
ongoing preventative maintenance program; responded to
requests for clearing foliage- obstructed street lights to
improve visibility as standard procedure; cut back encroach-
ing trees and shrubs along the Minuteman Bike Path; fertilized
and watered trees; and inspected three precincts for hazardous
trees as part of a proactive yearly initiative to address haz-
ardous conditions before damage or injury occurs.
• Tree Removal: Removed 111 dead, diseased, damaged, or
otherwise hazardous trees throughout the Town. Ground the
stumps, added loam to grade, and seeded the removal sites,
where possible. The majority of the removals were elm, ash,
and maple trees.
Planting: Planted 39 trees funded through local donations and
the program budget. Trees were planted at three schools, at the
Pine Meadows Golf Course, along the bikeway, at other town
properties, and within the public right -of -way. Trees are plant-
ed primarily in the spring if there are available funds and suit-
able planting sites.
• Pest Control: Applied herbicide to control curbside and inva-
sive weeds as needed along roadways, sidewalks, the bike
Space and Building Needs Assessment Advisory Committee
ROLE: To assess the capital building needs within the Town
with the exception of Cary Library and school buildings. The
Committee meets with all appropriate personnel to determine
and assess the functionality of current and future space needs.
In addition, the Committee reviews all pertinent studies and
evaluations of building maintenance, construction, and plans
to make recommendations as to capital building investment
priorities. The Committee assesses whether current property
inventory held by the Town is sufficient to meet future space
and building needs and identifies properties for prospective
acquisition to meet future needs.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Dawn McKenna,
Selectman; Don Chisholm, TMMA /Recreation; Michelle
Ciccolo, South Lexington Civic Association; John Davies,
Planning Board; Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures; John
Frey, East Lexington Civic Association; Diana Garcia, Precinct
8 Association; Peter Kelley, PBC and BFC; Joe Medlin, DPW;
Fred Rosenberg, School Committee; Sheila Watson, Lexington
Center Committee. Liaisons: Sheldon Spector,
Appropriation /COA; George Burnell, Capital Expenditures.
HIGHLIGHTS
Completed work this spring with final report presented by
Don Chisholm and Karen Dooks before the Board of
Selectmen and at the 2000 Town Meeting.
The Committee recognized that land is a valuable asset.
Once it is gone, it is lost forever. It therefore urged the Town
to think carefully before selling property and recommended
that the Town be prepared to acquire property in a strategic,
fiscally responsible manner (e.g., the medical building on
Clarke Street).
Established priority of issues to be addressed:
Build a new DPW facility at 201 Bedford Street to
accommodate Engineering, Planning, Community De-
velopment, and Recreation, in that order, as necessary.
Add wings connecting the Town Office Building and the
Police Station to Cary Hall to incorporate School
Administration and municipal office needs.
Move main Fire Station to 201 Bedford Street.
Provide a new Senior Center.
Build a parking facility.
Build athletic fields.
• After presentation of the report, Committee was dissolved
with thanks from the Board of Selectmen.
Page 38 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
DPW: Public Grounds, Tree Division continued from previous page
path and trails; treated for bees and wasps as needed at vari-
ous locations.
• Streetlights: Accepted the responsibility to provide some
maintenance of streetlights on an overtime basis. This has
resulted in some cost savings and has increased response time
to customer complaints to usually within two weeks.
• Other Projects: Decorated and removed holiday lighting
throughout the Town Center; chipped over 3000 Christmas
trees; provided on -going assistance to the Cemetery Division
throughout the season; and assisted other town departments
with aerial lift services.
Cemetery Division
ROLE:
To
operate
and
maintain
34
acres
of
grounds and all
buildings
and
equipment
for
four cemeter-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$208
$ 220
Expenses
$ 31
$ 57
Total
$240
$ 278
Personnel
Full Time
5
5
Seasonal
1
2
ies : Westview,
Munroe, Robbins, and Colonial in order to serve the bereaved in
a professional manner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• As a result of the consolidation of the Cemetery with the Parks
and Tree Divisions, Dennis Mazzone was appointed Cemetery
Foreman in April.
• An irrigation consultant was hired to develop an in- ground
irrigation system for West View Cemetery, to provide timely
and efficient watering which will help to improve overall
turf quality.
• Workloads continued despite the loss of one seasonal position.
During peak demand, the Tree Division assisted.
• There were 184 interments in Westview Cemetery and 11 in
Munroe Cemetery. In Westview Cemetery, 74 new lots repre-
senting 103 graves were sold and 91 foundations for flush
markers were approved and set.
• Several improvements were made throughout the cemeteries
including landscaping, tree work, turf work, and fencing.
• Since December 1998, in addition to purchasing directly from
the Town, grave boxes and burial vaults may be purchased
from and installed by outside vendors for an inspection fee. A
total of 88 grave boxes (95% of the total installed) and 18 bur-
ial vaults (38 %) were sold by the Town. Inspections fees were
collected for 4 grave boxes and 29 burial vaults which were
provided and installed by outside contractors.
• A new leaf vacuum which allows for more efficient and effec-
tive leaf collection at the cemeteries was purchased with the
expense being shared by the Town and the Cemetery Perpetual
Care Trust Fund.
• Revenue collections totaled $264,715.
Water/Sewer Divisions
Superintendent: Ralph Pecora Jr. appointed July 2000
ROLE: To
serve the
needs and
concerns of
its custo-
mers, sustain
quality drink-
ing water and
provide for the safe and proper discharge of wastewater by main-
taining the Town's complete water and sewer infrastructure and
implementing various service programs.
The infrastructure consists of 154 miles of water main, two
water towers storing 3 million gallons, 1500 fire hydrants, 3400
street and hydrant control valves, and about 10,000 residential
control valves located on property lines. Four main water trans-
mission lines serve Lexington: a 16 -inch main at Summer St., a
16 -inch main on Massachusetts Ave. in East Lexington up to
Pleasant St., a 12 -inch main at Watertown Street and a 24 -inch
main on Concord Avenue.
The sewer system has 120 miles of street line sewers, 34 miles
of trunk line sewers, and nine sewer pump stations, including the
main pump station at route 128 and Bedford St.
Divisions are divided into three sections: water distribution,
sewer maintenance, and construction. Employees are cross -
trained to perform all division functions and participate in snow
removal operations.
Water Distribution Section responds to service calls from resi-
dents, repairs curb and water control boxes, reads and installs
water meters, takes water samples, performs hydrant mainte-
nance, and maintains and updates the water control valve loca-
tions; oversees the cross - connection control program; investi-
gates all water bill complaints; marks out services for contrac-
tors and utility companies; and assists the Engineering Division.
In an ongoing effort to provide quality drinking water, staff con-
ducted the annual system -wide water - flushing program during
September and October. Water was tested for coliform and other
bacterial organisms on a weekly basis at nine different sampling
locations. All testing showed the absence of any bacteria.
Sewer Maintenance Section maintains the sewer system of 154
miles of pipe and nine pump stations, implements the sewer
main flushing program, and manages the pump station mainte-
nance program. These two programs help ensure residents of the
safe and proper discharge of wastewater. Staff also have the
technical knowledge to identify any electrical problems with
relay or pressure switches.
Construction Section is responsible for the lead water service
replacement program, installing new mainline and service line
control valves where needed, and replacing defective control
valves. They also oversee replacements of hydrants and sewer
mains, and service and repair water or sewer system leaks.
continued on next page
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 681
$ 610,974
Expenses
$ 9,216,644
$ 8,808,073
Total
$ 9
$ 9,419,047
Personnel
Full Time
15
15
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 39
DPW: Waterl$ ewer Divisions continued from previous page
Employees attended training seminars on cross - connection con-
trol, MWRA procedures for drinking water sampling, hydrant
maintenance, and courses relating to the State certification exams.
Seven employees are State - Certified Drinking Water Facility
Operators; one is a Grade 4, three are Grade 3, one is a Grade 2,
and two are a Grade 1. One employee is a State - Certified
Backflow tester and four are Cross - Connection Surveyors.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Lexington's water is supplied by the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority (MWRA) and approximately 2 billion
gallons of water are purchased annually. The Town pays the
MWRA to treat and dispose of the Town's sewage. The aver-
age residential water /sewer bill was $804.50.
• The State Legislature again assisted in sewer rate relief by
including in their budget $49 million for MWRA communi-
ties. This meant a reduction of $833,076 in Lexington's
MWRA assessment. Lexington has received $4,646,319 from
the State since the implementation of this program.
• This was the sixth year of a policy that allows installation of a
second meter for outdoor watering; water consumed through
this meter is charged only at the water rate. To date, 1623 of
these meters have been installed. The rate paid for this water
was adjusted to the maximum rate to more accurately reflect
its cost and provide fairness to all ratepayers.
Staff responds to emergency water and sewer repairs day and night;
service interruptions are kept to a minimum, but breaks are often at
times and locations inconvenient to customers and motorists.
Repair and Replacements
Water main breaks repaired ..................
21
Water service leaks repaired ..................
2
Hydrants repaired .........................
89
Hydrants replaced ..........................
9
Service control valves repaired ...............
24
Street control valves repaired .................
20
Water services renewed .....................
11
Sewer services replaced ...................... 7
Sewer main blockages repaired ................ 7
Sewer service blockages repaired .............. 14
Sewer manholes repaired .................... 12
Sewer mains flushed and cleaned ...... 173 feet
New Installations
Outdoor watering meters ................... 357
Water meters ........................... 1
Water services ............................ 45
Sewer services ............................ 69
Permanent Building
Committee
ROLE: To Expenditures
provide on- '
going ex- � Project Management $ 289,888.81
peruse and Architects $ 2
experience
Contractors $ 17
in manag-
ing design and construction of all town building projects.
Includes hiring of professional assistants; obtaining bids; and
entering into contracts for design and construction. Can par-
ticipate in legal actions to defend the Town's interests.
APPOINTED by Town Manager for 3-year overlapping
terms: Chair Peter Kelley, Peter Johnson, William Kennedy,
Philip Poinelli, and Mary Lou Touart.
APPOINTED by the School Committee: Nicholas
Cannalonga and Jonathan Himmel.
APPOINTED by the Library: Jay Lucker and Walter Pierce.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• With the completion of construction documents, both the
High School and Middle Schools projects went out for bid
in early 2000. Peabody Construction won the High School
contract and set to work promptly, with a new library and
cafeteria now virtually complete and in use. Work contin-
ues on new classrooms and revised administration, guid-
ance and support spaces. Eastern Contractors, winners of
the Middle Schools contract, began about three months
later but have been somewhat slowed by late - arriving sup-
plies and labor shortages.
• Construction management now consists of a team:
Owners' Representative /Project Manager William Kealy,
Assistant Project Manager Daniel Vallee of the Town
Engineering Department, Clerks of the Works Paul
Sullivan at the High School, Thomas Feeney at Clarke
and Gary Kaczmarek at Diamond.
• Actively shepherding the library project from design
development through construction documents. The pro-
ject has been before the Historic Districts Commission
three times with the final exterior design and landscaping
presentation expected in early January 2001.
• Accepted the report of the Elementary School Task Force
late spring recommending that the Town build two new
schools on the sites of Fiske and Harrington schools to
serve a swing space for pupils while all the Town's other
elementary schools are renovated and expanded. The
Committee will soon contract with an architectural firm to
study the Fiske and Harrington sites.
• Held 44 meetings, seven more than in 1999 and 17 more
than in 1998. A number of these meetings were held early
morning and evening of the same day.
Page 40 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Department of Public WOrkS continued from previous page
Transportation Services
Transportation Coordinator: Nancy Kolb resigned September 2000
ROLE: To over-
see all aspects of
the operation of
LEXPRESS and
Chair Car ser-
vices including
customer service,
ridership, and
fare collection
activities, as well as ongoing service assessment and improve-
ment. Also responsible for the Town's permit and attended park-
ing programs and street and traffic improvement projects.
The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the
Transportation Coordinator on the above activities.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Donald Graham, Co-
chair Sara Arnold, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Ed Ganshirt,
William Levison, William Mix, and Ben Turk. Selectmen liai-
son: Betty Eddison.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• LEXPRESS Bus Service. LEXPRESS is operating in its 21st
year. It has six routes connecting the residential neighborhoods
and outlying business areas with Lexington Center, schools,
recreation facilities, shopping areas, and the Senior Center. One
route also serves the Burlington Mall and Middlesex Commons
in Burlington. Three buses operate on the six routes from 7 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
Saturday service is from Labor Day through June 30.
LEXPRESS carried 78,516 passengers. Students com-
prised 50 percent of these riders. Other riders were adults,
sometimes with small children, and senior citizens.
The LEXPRESS fleet consists of four Blue Bird
Transhuttle vehicles built in 1999 with a 10 -year useful
life. They seat 23 people and are all fully accessible for the
handicapped in compliance with The Americans with
Disabilities Act. M & L Charter of Woburn provides and
operates the vehicles under contract.
A LEXPRESS Map and Transit guide, updated annually, is
available. Fares can be paid in cash, by purchase of discount-
ed ticket books, or individual monthly to annual passes. In ad-
dition to fares and an annual appropriation by Town Meeting,
the service is funded by an annual grant from the MBTA.
• Chair Car Service is available for Lexington residents who
are mobility- impaired and unable to use LEXPRESS or
MBTA service. The Chair Car is operated under contract by
SCM of Cambridge, with destinations being medical appoint-
ments, grocery shopping, or other activities. There were 1850
individual rides provided. SCM also operates the Chair Car
Service for the Council on Aging's Adult Day Care Program.
• Under the terms of their Transportation Demand Management
Programs, the Hayden Medical Center and the Hayden
Corporate Center make annual contributions to LEXPRESS.
The Transportation Advisory Committee is actively promoting
transportation demand management programs for other corpo-
rate citizens in Town to reduce dependence on the private auto-
mobile and make greater use of transportation alternatives.
Other Transportation Services Office Activities: The
Transportation Coordinator acted as program manager for the
Parking Task Force which explored alternatives and devel-
oped an implementation plan for employee and visitor parking
while the functions and staff of the main library moved into
Cary Hall during renovations to Cary Memorial Library.
Senior Center
Siting Committee
ROLE: To inventory and assess all potential site options
(both developed and undeveloped) and identify at least two
sites that might be acceptable to the community for siting of
a new Senior Center facility. Reviewed the program and
space requirements for the Senior Center using the require-
ments developed by the Council on Aging.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Cathy Abbott, Board
of Selectmen; Don Graham and Marilyn Campbell, Council
on Aging; Don Chisholm, Recreation Committee; Bebe
Fallick, Conservation Commission; Steve Colman, Planning
Board; Scott Burson, School Committee; David Harris,
Lauren McNeil and Anne Ripley, Town Meeting Members;
Tom Ryan and Ginna Johnson, residents. Finance committee
liaisons Al Levine and Sheldon Spector, Appropriation; Tom
Griffiths and Shirley Stoltz, Capital Expenditures. Staff sup-
port provided by Town Manager's Office.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Developed a series of process steps that encouraged inclu-
sive and broad -based public outreach.
• Conducted two public hearings in September, attended by
over 100 residents.
• Developed and used criteria including size, location, pre-
sent use, and transportation patterns to develop a list of
twelve potential sites to be examined in depth, from an
inventory of all town -owned or potentially available sites.
Visited the twelve potential sites.
• Visited Senior Centers in Lexington and five nearby com-
munities.
• Recommended that the Board of Selectmen exercise the
Town's option to purchase the Adams School building,
now operated by the Waldorf School; the Board did not
elect to exercise this option.
• Reached consensus on recommendation of three sites for
consideration by the Board of Selectmen. The
Committee's report will be presented to the Board early in
2001 and later to Town Meeting.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY99
FY98
$ 56
$ 53
Expenses
$ 212,709
$ 182,204
Total
$ 269,317
$ 235,415
Personnel
Full Time
1
1
Part Time
1
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
School Committee
Expenditures
(.see pages 46 -47 for details)
Operating Expenses
FY00
FY99
$ 49
$ 45
Capital Expenses
$ 201
$ 3,324,035
Personnel
Full Time
589
561
Part Time
342
350
ROLE: To ensure the quality of education within our commu-
nity. The three core values of individuality and diversity, shared
responsibility, and continuous improvement guide the
Committee in their role as steward of the Lexington Public
Schools. Committee members serve as policy maker, supervisor,
and evaluator of the Superintendent, advocate for all students,
and liaison between the school department and the community.
ELECTED to 3 -year terms: Chairperson Robin DiGiammarino,
Scott Burson, Michelle Hutnik, Martin Long and Fred
Rosenberg; Student Representative, Aliza Hochman.
Budget
The School Committee, in collaboration with the Board of Selectmen
and the Finance committees, developed a process to evaluate options
for closing the identified gap between Town revenue and Town
expenses. Municipal and school budget items were identified to be
funded subject to an operating override. Throughout this process, the
School Committee supported the work of the school department to
develop a budget meeting the legal and contractual obligations of the
system while developing a prioritized list of reductions.
The operating override question passed by vote on May 22, 2000,
allowing the school system to meet the critical needs of service
delivery while pursuing models to contain costs and to care for
facilities. At Town Meeting, capital funds were appropriated to
address air quality problems at Bowman Elementary School along
with funds to continue the implementation of the Technology Plan.
Capital
In February, the School Committee received and accepted the
report of the Elementary Capital Plan Task Force charged with
developing options for dealing with the renovation of the six ele-
mentary schools. The School Committee voted to adopt the
option calling for construction of two new elementary schools,
(replacement for Fiske and Harrington), with renovations and /or
additions to the four remaining school buildings. At Town
Meeting 2000, funds were appropriated for schematic design
and design development for two new schools.
The renovation of the secondary schools began with a ground
breaking ceremony April 24 at the Lexington High School. The
contractor, Peabody Construction, completed the resurfacing
and the reconfiguration of traffic patterns for the field house
parking lot, and renovation of the music wing, the art wing, and
the two new cafeteria commons. Eastern Construction complet-
ed the renovation of classroom space on the third floor at Clarke
Middle School and is beginning construction of the new addition
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Robin DiGiammarino, Scott Burson, Fred Rosenberg, Martin Long.
to Diamond Middle School. To address air quality problems
from mold - harboring carpeting, Bowman School closed over the
summer for installation of new vinyl composite flooring.
Goal - Setting
In the fall, the committee adopted goals to focus the work of
both the Committee and the Superintendent for the year ahead:
• To supervise the Superintendent in the operation and leader-
ship of the Lexington Public Schools.
• To review the school committee policy manual.
• To negotiate contracts with four bargaining units including the
teachers, secretaries, tutors, and assistant principals.
• To continue to address school capital need at elementary and
secondary levels through close work with the Permanent
Building Committee and Finance committees.
• To support the Superintendent's presentation of the School
budget to Town Meeting 2001.
MCAS /Curriculum Frameworks
The committee voted in June to endorse a resolution urging the
Department of Education and the State Legislature to delay the
implementation of the MCAS as the single determinant of high
school graduation. The Committee requests delay of this require-
ment. A statewide commitment is needed to reassess the MCAS, to
reevaluate the curriculum frameworks, and to determine their
impact on classrooms across the state of Massachusetts.
Continuing Support
Creative and innovative educational projects continue to receive
funding through the support of the Lexington Education
Foundation. Volunteer efforts by parents and community mem-
bers enhance the quality and delivery of education to students.
PTA newsletters, web pages, and individual school meetings
offer a myriad of opportunities to exchange information, to share
ideas, and to sustain a sense of community within Lexington.
Page 42 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Superintendent of Schools
ROLE: As Chief Executive
Officer of Lexington's nine public
schools, to provide educational
leadership through budget prepa-
ration, daily operations manage-
ment, program development, and
supervision of all academic, spe-
cial education, and extracurricular
programs for children in grades K-
12. Reports to an elected School
Committee, enforces the policies
and goals of this Committee, and
upholds the laws and requirements
determined and administered by
federal and state government. Also
works in cooperation with other
communities to oversee collabora-
tive programs for students with
identified learning disabilities.
APPOINTED by the School
Committee: Dr. Patricia Collins
Ruane has served in this position
since August 1999.
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During the 1999 -2000 school year, Lexington Public Schools
faculty and staff, in partnership with parents and other commu-
nity members, focused their attention on these initiatives:
World Language. A redesign of the elementary foreign lan-
guage program allowed the School Department to offer
Spanish language study for Grades 3, 4, 5 effective September
2000. Program cost is virtually identical to the cost of the pre-
vious Grade 4 and 5 program in Spanish or French. By focus-
ing on one language at the elementary school, the teachers
have more time in each school to work in partnership with
classroom teachers and art, music, physical education teach-
ers. The concentration on a single language gives staff the
opportunity to immerse the school with Spanish words and
displays in common spaces. As part of revamping the elemen-
tary world language program, the middle schools are prepar-
ing to offer beginning French at Grade 6 in September 2001.
Technology Integration in the Curriculum. During the 1999-
2000 school year, Elementary and Secondary Technology Task
Forces developed teaching and learning expectations for each
level of instruction. At the elementary level, specific software
and tool use was matched to curriculum units, so technology
use will be consistent, comprehensive, and aligned with nation-
al standards. As a result, each elementary grade level has a pub-
lished document that contains Technology Standards for
Students, Benchmarks, and Sample Curriculum connections.
All applications have been field tested in EdLink classrooms
located strategically throughout the elementary schools. These
classrooms have been supported by two half -time Technology
Integration Specialists serving our six elementary schools.
At the secondary level, an Action Plan was developed which
includes roles and responsibilities for teachers and depart-
ments, and specific timetables for implementation. The con-
cept of the EdLink classroom was introduced at the secondary
level during the 1999 -2000 school year. Thanks to the operat-
ing override in May, a Technology Integration Specialist has
been working with staff members at both middle schools since
September. This replicates a strong elementary model that will
help the middle schools and ultimately high school system-
atize appropriate technology applications in all curriculum
areas for Grades 6 -12.
Beyond the curriculum, teacher leaders continue to explore
intelligent application of technology tools to improve instruc-
tion. For example, Harrington School received grant funding
last spring to develop and pilot electronic portfolios as a
means of recording and assessing student products and per-
formance. This project has targeted Grade 1, 3, and 5 and is
being implemented during the 2000 -01 school year.
Redesigning Special Education Structure and Services. A
strengthened leadership team is now in place. All student ser-
vices including special education, counseling, nursing,
English as a Second Language, METCO, social work, and
psychological services are now linked under the supervision
of a Pre - Kindergarten —Grade 12 Director of Student Support
Services. Additionally, existing positions have been re-
defined. A Special Education Supervisor is monitoring each
level (pre -K to elementary, middle, high) to ensure greater
consistency in the special education referral process.
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 43
Left to right: Kelly McCausland, Director of Human Services; Dianne Tabor, Director of Secondary
Education; Patricia Ruane, Superintendent of Schools; John Moynihan, Director of Facilities,
Grounds and Support Services; Alice Donahue, Director of Pre -K to 12 Student Services; Joanne
Benton, Director of Elementary Education; and Susan Bottan, Director of Business and Finance.
Superintendent Of Sch00 1S continued from previous page
The timing of this restructuring coincides with dramatic
changes in state law and procedures governing special educa-
tion. The Department's analysis of current practice, as com-
pared with state guidelines, will result in changes, which will be
phased in over a 2- or 3 -year period. Locally, the special edu-
cation leadership team will evaluate service delivery at the high
school and in the town -wide behavioral programs at all levels.
Our intent is to consolidate and improve services for FY02, and
begin to shift special education dollars to "regular" education.
The focus of this scrutiny is contractual services the cost of
out -of- district placements and off -site therapy services.
Early Literacy Initiative. An Early Literacy Task Force met
monthly to share ideas and review research on best practices.
All special education tutors were trained in literacy and mathe-
matics. Special education and reading teachers clarified roles
and responsibilities, and adopted new screening instruments for
phonemic awareness and mathematics at the kindergarten level.
Kindergarten teachers worked with speech therapists to upgrade
basic instruction in phonics. A pilot program at Hastings (Sitton
Spelling Program) has been extended to all elementary schools
for 2000 -01. Intensive training for all classroom teachers, spe-
cial education teachers, reading teachers, and administrators
took place in September. Implementation will be ongoing.
Curriculum Adoption. Lexington upgrades its curriculum on a 6-
to 7 -year cycle. This practice allows the content departments to an-
ticipate and plan for deliberate changes in units of instruction, and
to stagger the financial impact of new materials. Once the changes
are proposed and presented to the public, the department heads can
purchase books and materials that support these changes.
During 1999 -2000 teachers implemented new social
studies /language arts units at all levels of instruction. These
Lexington Scholarship and
Education Fund Committee
ROLE: To oversee the distribution of funds collected
biannually, through the tax -bill solicitation, to the
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund and the
Lexington Education Foundation, per donor request.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Thomas Fenn and David
Williams from the Lexington PTA Council Scholarship
Committee, Julie Duncan and Jules Pieri from the
Lexington Education Foundation, and the Superintendent
of Schools.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• $12,062 in donations was designated and distributed to
the Lexington PTA Scholarship Award Fund.
• $11,544 in donations was designated and distributed to
the Lexington Education Foundation.
units are aligned with state curriculum frameworks. After a
year of implementation, units were refined and improved as
part of the process of continuous improvement. The revised
units are being taught during the 2000 -01 school year.
As the social studies and language arts departments focused
on implementation, secondary science and math departments
completed program review and examined materials for pur-
chase in FY01. These textbooks and materials are being intro-
duced during the 2000 -01 school year. At the elementary level,
K -5 teachers and Grade 6 students completed science surveys
last spring while parents were surveyed in the fall. Resulting
concerns were investigated in December by a visiting team of
science educators who observed elementary science in action;
reviewed science materials and documentation; and inter-
viewed key stakeholders (teachers, parents, administrators). A
report of their findings will be shared with the Elementary
Science Task Force, which will make recommendations for
revision of the elementary science curriculum.
Work with Core Values. The Lexington School Department sup-
ports three core values: individuality and diversity, shared
responsibility, and continuous improvement. Three initiatives
characterize the work over the past year. First, it was recognized
that diversity is not narrowly defined by racial differences.
School environments were re- examined with respect to safety
and welcoming practices, and room found for improvement. As
a result, steps were taken to make the schools more responsive to
children who learn differently, especially as these children pass
transition points such as the move from 5th to 6th grade, or 8th
to 9th grade. Newly created regular education Learning Centers
provide a bridge to support students at middle and high schools.
Secondly, the presence of gay /lesbian families, students, and staff
in our schools was acknowledged. The Lexington Public Schools
participate in the Town's No Place for Hate Committee, and
work in collaboration with other community groups to promote a
safe and welcoming community for children and adults. Thirdly,
the school district is an active member of the Empowering
Multicultural Initiatives (EMI) Collaborative, ten area school dis-
tricts that provide anti - racist coursework and a resource network
for the continuous improvement of instructional strategies. Work
during the 1999 -2000 school year focused on extending curricu-
lum units (elementary), and an analysis of student performance
on MCAS tests. A state grant enabled the offering of supplemen-
tary programs at all levels (before and after school) for students
whose scores were in the Needs Improvement or Failure cate-
gories. At the high school, students' courses of study were
reviewed for appropriateness of challenge. Changes were made
manually, and guidance counselors monitored student progress in
the more challenging courses throughout the year.
Teaching to a High Standard. More than 60 staff, represent-
ing strategically selected teams from each school, participated
in extensive coursework called "Leading the Learning." This
course provided a common vocabulary, plus tools to focus
teaching and supervision on "essential" learning based on
agreed -upon standards, as defined by both state and local
expectations. Three teams (Clarke, Diamond, Bowman) have
Page 44 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Superintendent Of Sch00 1S continued from previous page
formed leadership cadres to extend the training to their col-
leagues during the 2000 -01 school year. Their work includes
formulating explicit statements with staff at these schools to
break down what students should know and be able to do
that is, the "essential learning" for a content area. Since we are
committed to continuous improvement, this work represents
an important area of emphasis for the next 5 years.
The calendar year drew to a close with the release of the third
round of MCAS test results. While average scores rank
Lexington in the top ten communities statewide, we are look-
ing at writing responses to open -ended questions as a particu-
lar target for more concentrated work. Additionally we will be
developing individual improvement plans for each student
who received a score in the Failure category.
For each of the past few years, the tests have continued to
evolve, such that many grade levels will be tested winter
through spring of 2001. Passing scores for the 10th Grade
Mathematics and Language Arts tests in 2001 are expected to
be used as a factor in the awarding of high school diplomas for
these students. We are anticipating the need for some support
structures, and are designing summer work sessions for needy
Townwide Technology Steering Committee
ROLE: Comprising a volunteer
group of school administrators, in-
dividual school technology chairs,
parents, and citizens to advise the
Superintendent of Schools on the
implementation of Lexington's 5-
Year Technology Plan.
The School Department is indebted to the Town of Lexington
for supporting the 5 -Year Technology Plan the past 4 years.
Lexington's state - approved 5 -Year Technology Plan is orga-
nized by year, with each year focused on a specific goal.
Year 1: Completing the Network (1996 -97)
Year 2: Teacher Immersion (1997 -98)
Year 3: Curriculum Integration (1998 -99)
Year 4: Student Immersion (1999 -00)
Year 5: Student Immersion Continued (2000 -01)
HIGHLIGHTS:
During the 1999 -00 school year, the School Department
formed four task forces to help us continue to move forward
and assess the progress of our implementation of our 5 -year
plan. The Elementary Task Force, composed of teachers and
administrators, established student technology benchmarks that
support elementary curriculum units for each of the elementary
grades, K -5. Teachers will be piloting these benchmarks during
the 2000/01 school year. The Secondary Task Force, composed
of middle and high school teachers and administrators, also
students, with funding from the Department of Education.
Lexington is fortunate to have talented and dedicated teachers,
administrators, and staff. We appreciate the community's finan-
cial support, the cooperation of the leadership boards, the level
of volunteerism, and the good will that allow our schools and
our school professionals to flourish.
Lexington High School Class of 2000:
Size of class .. ............................368
Continuing education ........................94.3%
4 -year college .... ..........................86.3%
2 -year college .... ...........................4.7%
Other schooling ... ...........................3.3%
Employment .... ............................4.1 %
Other.......... ...........................1.6%
National Merit Scholarship Program Class of 2001
Semi - finalists .. ..............................1
Letters of Commendation ......................46
National Achievement Semi - finalists .............15
Expenditures
Capital Budget
FY00
FY99
$ 594 1 000
$ 709,236
Operating Budget
$ 996,208
$ 491,647
Grants
$ 61,124
Total
$ 1,651,
$
began the process of developing
benchmarks which will continue to
be developed during the 2000/01
school year.
332 1,200,883 The Organizational Task Force,
composed of technical staff and
administrators, reviewed and made recommendations about
the structure of our technology organization, and the
Administrative Task Force began the work of investigating
and recommending better ways to function administratively.
• A variety of after- school and summer workshops are offered for
teachers to learn and practice technology skills as well as design
technology - enhanced lessons that support curriculum units.
The School Department purchased 166 student worksta-
tions with printers, school servers, and CD -ROM towers to
provide hardware to continue system -wide technology pro-
fessional development. Workstations were equipped with
the core software used across the entire system as well as
instructional software used to support designated curricu-
lum units. In addition, computer furniture and peripherals
(scanners, digital cameras, large monitors) were purchased.
• Received grants totaling $44,344 from the State and
$16,780 from the Lexington Education Foundation to
design and implement technology -rich activities linked to
the Massachusetts Frameworks and for professional devel-
opment activities related to technology.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
School Expenditures by Line Item
Page 46 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
1995 -1996
1996 -1997
1997 -1998
1998 -1999
1999 -2000
Personnel Services
Administrative Offices
$ 386,216
$ 412,098
$ 543,202
$ 615,778
$ 704,944
Principals and Assistants
1
1,114,919
1
1
1
Supervisors /Coordinators
668
747
822
917
1
Classroom Teachers
16
17
18
19
20
Degree Changes
45
0
0
0
0
Severance Pay
206
142
135
61,092
349,056
Special Needs Staff
2,661,947
2
3
3
3
Tutors
1
1
1
1
1
Stipends (Extra Duty)
61
66
125
125
157
Nurses
184
205
299
312
326
Instructional Materials Specialists(Library)
512
547
589
594
559
Guidance Counselors
842
874,251
837,903
961,318
1
Psychologists
137
147
189
219
223
Doctors
26
2
24
1
2
Aides
483
609
793
871
852
Special Needs Assistants
225
263
239
280
369
Secretarial and Clerical
1
1
1
1
1
Computer Center Technical
7005
168,018
196,422
169,389
211,025
Student Programmers
14
9
10
4,901
0
Custodians and Maintenance
1
1
1
1
1
Crossing Guards
79
83
84
89
88
Workers' Compensation
1
0
19
18
18
FICA /Medicare Tax
148
208
247,370
278
325,060
Employee Benefits
3
$ 3
$ 3
$ 3
3
Subtotal
$ 31
33,580
$ 36,267
37,950
40,465
Expenses
Fuel - Heating
$ 319
$ 374
$ 298
$ 218
$ 413
Vehicle Parts, Gas, Oil
7
7
10
6
13
Office Supplies
103
97
99
98
105
Teaching Supplies
300
322
329
442
435
Other Supplies
125,277
160,554
156,277
236,393
196,978
Textbooks
240
238
263
278
374.570
Library Books and Cataloging
40
42
47
58
62
Periodicals and Newspapers
14
12
13
12
17
Recruiting Materials
13
9
17
27
31
Report Cards /Progress Reports
2
1
1
3
4,147
Handbooks
65
3,582
302
4
7
Professional Books /Subscriptions
6
13
8
10
8
Student Publications
7
5
0
6
6
Film Rental
2
55
50
2
1
Media Purchase
9
12
24
31
24
Computer Software
49
53
61
75
63
Repair of Plant (Supplies)
85,854
89,697
79,788
85,723
85,044
Repair of Grounds (Supplies)
1
1
1
10
13
Subtotal
$ 1
1,445
1
1
1
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School Expenditures by Line Item continued from previous page
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
1995 -1996
1996 -1997
1997 -1998
1998 -1999
1999 -2000
Equipment Purchase and Rental
New Equipment
$ 216
$ 100
$ 62
$ 69
$ 56
Replacement of Equipment
83
54
20
21
$ 169
Subtotal
$ 300,204
$ 155,132
$ 83,351
$ 91
$ 225,709
Contracted Services
Consultant Services
$ 527
$ 62908
$ 594
$ 628,144
$ 661,225
Special Testing
53
31
41
38
28
Built -in Items /Bldg. Repairs
92
79
41
26
43
Electrical (Repairs)
22
25
22
26
28
Plumbing (Repairs)
17
14
23
22
21
Heating (Repairs)
59
85
100
136
133
Painting
30
10
3,190
10
3
Roofing (Repairs)
10
4
8
10
12
Glass (Repairs)
4
6
8
13
5
Other Property Services (Repairs)
24
79
96
35
74,382
Mop Rental
8
8
8
7
9
Electricity
539
641
633
603
566
Water
103
91
133
131
136
Gas (Bottled and Natural)
15
16
15
16
20
Telephone
121,903
160
156
183
135
Insect Control
5
4
4
5
5
Elevator Service and Repair
16
1
7
12
12
Pupil Transportation
Regular
642
700
733
768
854
Special Needs, in Town
85
92
102
104
169
Special Needs, outside
134,210
140,098
169,964
199,543
226,015
Field Trips
5
6
8
6
5
Other Transportation
115
99
100
139
129
Travel and Meetings Intrastate
23
25
10
21
18
Travel Out of State
4
12
482
1
3
Travel Within Lexington
8
9
11
8
11
Printing
5
8
9
17
10
Newsletter
2
1
800
1
966
Equipment Service /Maintenance
209
215
243
313,112
288
Tuition Special Needs
1
1
1
2
2
Membership
37
53
50
53
51
Other General
380
157
128
355.941
341
Equipment Rental
16
18
14
15
15
Subtotal
$ 4
$ 4
$ 5
$ 6
$ 6
Grand Total
$ 37,763,035
$ 40,159,770
$ 43,178,091
$ 45,812,382
$ 49,058,450
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington Public Schools 1999 -00
Summary of Outside Funding
Grants Area
Amount
FEDERAL Title I
$ 108
Special Education Curriculum Frameworks
24
Goals 2000 Pre - service
15
SPED 94- 142 /IDEA
598
Early Childhood /Mainstreaming for Pre - School
40
Title VI 97 -35 /Instruction /Technology
15
Tech Literacy Challenge #6
30
Goals 2000 Induction
15
Class Size Reduction
47
SPED IEP Training
500
Eisenhower
18
Emergency Immigration
36
Emergency Immigration Language Acquisition
25
Drug -Free Schools
27
GAAD Law Partnership
10
Total Federal Funds
$ 1,017,919
STATE METCO
$ 909
Health Protection
125
Advanced Placement
9
Essential Skills
30
Gifted and Talented
7
Early Literacy
12
Safe Schools
1
Team Nutrition Training
5
CHNA 15 Mini -Grant
2
Enhanced School Health
73
Total State Funds
$ 1,176,631
LOCAL Lexington Education Foundation (FY00)
$ 79
FEES Transportation
$ 381
(collected Athletics and Athletics Gate Receipts
195
in 1999 -00) Tuition
29
Building Rental and Extended Day Program
92
Medicaid Reimbursement (from 7/99 -6/00)
81
Total Fees
$ 781,833
COMMUNITY, CORPORATE, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS
Italian Consulate (CASIT)
$ 20
Gifts to Schools
36
Metrowest Library
500
COPS 98 /Police - School Partnership
161
COPS 99 /Police - School Partnership
158
Total Donations
$ 376,987
GRAND TOTAL ALL SOURCES
$ 3,432,990
Lexington Community
Education
ROLE: To offer lifelong learning to all by provid-
ing practical, creative, and enjoyable educational
opportunities at reasonable cost. Courses for
adults are offered in three sessions: winter, spring,
and fall. Classes are offered Monday through
Thursday, with most of the evening classes held at
the High School. Daytime programs are held at
the Senior Center and other locations around
Town. The summer program is for students in
Kindergarten through High School and is taught
by Lexington teachers. Lexington Community
Education is a self - sustaining, integral program of
the Lexington Public School system.
STAFF: Co- Directors Barbara Crane and Robin
Tartaglia; two part -time administrative assistants:
Andrea Paquette and Debbie Neumann.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Moved our office and all classes to new locations
within the high school due to reconstruction. Re-
scheduled all our dance and exercise classes to
off -site locations due to reconstruction at LHS.
• Increased our on -line computer offerings from
6 to over 20, including classes in grant writing,
SAT preparation, Photoshop and web design.
Registrations for these programs increased ten-
fold this year.
• Consolidated our summer program
(Lexplorations) at one elementary school and
moved our office to that location for on -site
administration. Increased our course offerings
in the summer program by 10 %, including an
exciting jazz program and expanded offerings
in math and science. About 50 high school stu-
dents participated as volunteer aides, earning
credit for community service.
• Separated the summer course listings from the
spring catalog, and mailed this new summer cat-
alog separately to all households in Lexington.
• Designed and created our course catalog in
house, using desktop publishing software.
• Expanded our high school aide program to in-
clude participation in our adult computer classes.
• In cooperation with the school administration,
offered classes consistent with LPS core val-
ues, including anti -bias workshops and training
for substitute teachers.
Page 48 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington Public School Enrollments
FY00
01 Projected
01 Actual
02 Projected
Bowman, 9 Philip Road, built 1967.
Malcolm Astley, Principal
543
527
520
Bridge, 55 Middleby Road, built 1966.
Barbara Manfredi, Principal
476
491
483
Estabrook, 117 Grove Street, built 1960.
Joni Jay, Principal
477
472
473
Fiske, 34A Colony Road, built 1948.
Anne Mikulski, Principal
424
448
446
Harrington, 146 Maple Street, built 1956.
David Gump, Principal
401
411
395
Hastings, 2618 Mass. Avenue, built 1955.
Rick Rogers, Principal
481
485
480
Elementary, Grades K -5, Total
2
2
2
Clarke, 17 Stedman Road, built 1972.
Pamela Houlares, Principal
714
710
776
Diamond, 99 Hancock Street, built 1957.
Joanne Hennessy, Principal
704
694
737
Middle Schools, Grades 6 -8, Total
1
1
1
Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, built 1950.
Philip Lanoue, Principal
Grades 9 -12, Total
1
1
1
Grand Total
5
5
6
Minuteman Regional High School
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
Capital Items
FY00
FY99
$ 8,850,954
$ 4
$ 116
$ 8,489,046
$ 4
$ 389
Total Budget
$ 13 1 348 1 966
$ 13
Lexington's assessed share
$ 797,604
$ 725,557
REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPOINTED by
towns' moderators: Lexington representative Jane Pagett; other
district towns are Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton,
Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lincoln,
Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
Superintendent: Ronald Fitzgerald, hired by the Regional
School Committee.
Lexington Enrollment
As of October 1, 2000 there were 38 regular students plus strong
use of the middle school, part -time and afternoon programs for
a total full -time equivalent of 79.62 students. Improved commu-
nication procedures are being explored to ensure that more resi-
dents gain information on all of the technical and college artic-
ulation options available through Minuteman.
Establishment of a Pre - Engineering Academy
Opened in September 2000 with a full enrollment, this rigorous,
first -in- the -state college preparatory program is designed for
academically talented, technically oriented students who plan to
matriculate in a competitive technical college or institute upon
graduation from high school. The focus of the technical compo-
nent is in Pre - Engineering technology. Academic and technical
curricula meet or exceed all MCAS standards.
Industry and college partners joined Minuteman to develop this mod-
ern pre - engineering program which will add to Minuteman's many
high - technology career path options. Now students interested in the
many high -tech careers of tomorrow can prepare for advanced col-
lege study and technical training in any of these areas: biotechnology,
environmental technology, telecommunications, electromechanical
technology, computer drafting and design, and now pre - engineering.
Overall School Highlights
• New and /or updated college articulation and advance credit agree-
ments with numerous top colleges in 26 different career areas.
• The admission of out -of- district Choice students has ceased
due to the inadequate level of state - defined tuition and the
additional assessment burden placed on district communities.
• Reached agreement with the City of Cambridge and the Town
of Watertown to begin enrolling higher level tuition students
while maintaining an overall enrollment base that allows
Minuteman to continue one of the most powerful sets of
career - focused pathways in the nation.
• Opened first -in- the -state Pennzoil Quick Lube station focused
on education, customer service and entrepreneur opportunities.
Middle School Programs
Minuteman is currently working with teachers in six district mid-
dle schools, assisting them to develop and incorporate technolo-
gy education into their curricula as well as providing technology
instruction in support of important and necessary computer
skills. Minuteman staff began the planning process to extend and
expand this valuable service to other district towns. The strength-
ening of the middle school service can become a very important
help to member towns in fulfilling requirements of the new
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks on technical literacy.
The popular After - School Program, which provides hands -on
career and academic enrichment opportunities for middle
school students, is offered without charge (including transporta-
tion) to district schools.
These two programs are financed by the Minuteman school budget.
District -wide Student Achievement
• 93% of the Class of 2000 graduated into either college or
employment in their field of study.
• Numerous graduates earned scholarships including the 4 -year
Massachusetts Environmental Scholarship at University of
Massachusetts, Math & Science 4 -year scholarship to
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the Christian Herter
Scholarship for fifty percent tuition to Northeastern University.
• All dental graduates passed the National Dental Board examination.
• All cosmetology graduates passed the state board examination.
• All child care graduates were fully certified by the Office for
Child Care Services.
• All health graduates achieved placement in either college or a
job in their field.
• All Retail Marketing graduates achieved 100% placement in
either college or marketing field.
• Culinary Arts graduates achieved 96% placement rate with 13
of 23 enrolled in college.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
LAND USE
Planning Board
ROLE: To prepare
the Comprehensive
Plan; administer Sub-
division Regulations
in accordance with
the state Subdivi-
sion Control Law
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$177,536
$ 147,362
Expenses
$ 56,805
$ 7,000
Personnel
Full Time
3
3
review residential special permit applications; participate in spe-
cific intertown land use projects, such as Metropolitan State
Hospital and other proposals; review and make recommendations
required by the Zoning Bylaw and the state Zoning Act in regard
to zoning amendments and rezoning petitions. The Planning
Department staff also analyzes economic, demographic and
development trends occurring in Lexington and the region to
assist the Planning Board, the Town Manager and other town
departments and committees, and provide response to individual
requests for help and information from a wide variety of parties.
ELECTED: All members are elected to a 5 -year term.
Chairman Steven Colman will serve until 2001; Vice -Chair
Anthony Galaitsis, until 2002; John Davies, until 2005; Stacey
Bridge - Denzak, until 2003; Fred Merrill resigned, effective
September, and Sara Chase was appointed to fill his seat until
the annual Town Election, March 2001.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Planning Director Glenn
Garber, Assistant Planner Maryann McCall - Taylor; and
Department Clerk/Administrative Assistant Elissa Tap.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Long -time planner Bob Bowyer retired in June and Maryann
McCall - Taylor was appointed in January to the post of
Assistant Planner previously held by the new Planning
Director Glenn Garber.
Established a new, greatly expanded comprehensive planning
process with four major planning elements being targeted for
the year (Land Use, Housing, Natural & Cultural Resources,
and Economic Development) and the addition of a
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee as a representative
model for participation. Probable future elements include
Circulation (Transportation) and Services and Facilities.
• Initiated a detailed procurement process for hiring a planning
consultant to assist with the comprehensive plan. Herr and
James Associates of Newton was selected and a draft con-
tract negotiated.
• Adopted innovative Orphan Lot policies to help cope with a
major escalation in the targeting of old lots without street
frontage as development parcels.
• Involvement continues with the reuse planning process for the
former Metropolitan State Hospital land located in Lexington,
Waltham and Belmont. The project has reached a milestone po-
litical point at year's end, leading to intense debate among the
stakeholders, which also include the Metropolitan District Com-
mission and the state Department of Capital Asset Management.
• Involved with other intertown and regional planning efforts,
including monitoring of proposals at the former Middlesex
County Hospital and discussions pertaining to the
Development of Regional Impact Process instituted by the
four -town planning group of Hanscom communities.
Members served formally, or informally, on a number of other im-
portant ad hoc committees and task forces in the Town, including:
Senior Center Siting Committee (Mr. Colman); Wireless
Communication Bylaw Committee (Mr. Galaitsis); Hanscom
Field Noise Work Group (Mr. Galaitsis); Noise Bylaw Commit-
tee (Mr. Galaitsis); Bicycle Trail Committee (Mr. Galaitsis); Tree
Preservation bylaw Committee (Ms. Bridge - Denzak); Design
Advisory Committee (Ms. Bridge - Denzak, replacing Mr. Davies
in September); Vision 20/20 strategic planning project (Mr.
Merrill and staff); Historical Commission (Mr. Davies).
• Development activity continues, both in terms of the number
of cases filed and the complexity and contentiousness of the
debate on each proposal. The following cases went through
one or more stages of Planning Board review in 2000:
Conventional Subdivisions
Rowland Avenue, definitive plan, withdrawn April
Hayes Lane, definitive plan, 2 lots, withdrawn April
Dunham Street, definitive plan, 2 lots, denied September
Davis & Moreland Streets, 1 lot with partial paper street
and definitive improvement plan, decision November
Subdivision with Special Permit and Site Plan
Grandview Avenue, definitive plan, 3 lots, approved May
Lexington Park cluster (Winter Street); definitive plan, 22
units, approved July
Cotton Farm cluster, Marrett Road; sketch plan, 11 units,
alternative sketch plans discussed on four occasions and
authorized to proceed to next stage September
7.4.5 Frontage Reduction Subdivisions
41 Lincoln Street, definitive plan, 2 lots, approved October
Street Construction Plans /Adequacy Determinations
Ash Street, definitive street construction plan,
approved September
Morris Street, preliminary street construction plan, December
Bird Hill Road, December
Approval Not Required Plan Endorsements
7 -9 Carmel Circle 113 -115 Concord Avenue
32 Burlington Street 21 -23 Pleasant Street
136 Cedar Street —130-143 Marrett Road
58 and 60 Hancock Street
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MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council)
ROLE: To serve 101 communities in the metropolitan
Boston area, including Lexington, by acting as a forum for
state and local officials, providing a wide range of technical
services to member communities, and overseeing federally
funded transportation programs in the area. MAPC is orga-
nized into eight subregions. Lexington is in the Minuteman
Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC). Other
member towns are: Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle,
Concord, Hudson, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, and Stow.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Lexington's represen-
tative is the Economic Development Officer, Joseph Marino.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hosted two very successful, well - attended breakfasts
with legislators from the region.
• Participated in the development of the new Regional
Transportation Plan, the main document that will deter-
mine transportation investments and funding until 2025,
by reviewing the region's existing conditions, policies,
and growth management options.
• Launched the "MAGIC Carpet" study of alternative transpor-
tation opportunities in the subregion's eleven communities.
• Hosted a workshop on Conservation Subdivision
Design, a model study completed by MAPC on an inno-
vative land use technique to preserve land while
accommodating development.
Discussed the implications of potential growth as shown
by build -out analyses completed by MAPC in four
MAGIC towns (Lincoln, Hudson, Acton, and Stow);
MAGIC had a direct voice in transportation planning and
project selection via its Bedford representative,
Selectman Gordon Feltman, who serves on the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
• Reviewed Proposed Developments of Regional Impact.
Participated in the I -495 Initiative, a joint project of MAPC
and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative with fund-
ing from the Massachusetts Office of Business Develop-
ment, to work in partnership with local officials, business
leaders, and others affected by growth along the I -495 cor-
ridor. Attended the Third Annual I -495 Conference which
featured the Secretary of Transportation as keynote speaker;
kicked off a new I -495 Institute for Local Officials in coop-
eration with the University of Massachusetts; and worked
on other water, sewer, and transportation solutions designed
to enhance the Corridor's business competitiveness while
protecting its quality of life.
Board of Appeals
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$30,109
$33,974
ROLE: To grant variances from the
Zoning Bylaw (ZBL), issue special permits
for uses or construction as authorized by
the Zoning Bylaw, and hear appeals of
decisions by the Building Commissioner
and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair
Robert Whitman, Vice Chair Edwin
Whittemore, Francis Smith, Robert Sacco,
and Judith Uhrig. Associates Nyles Barnert,
Sara Chase, Jacqueline Davison, Elizabeth
Sahatj ian, Arthur Smith, Carolyn Wilson.
Administrative Clerk Sheila Marian.
Near the end of the year, Robert Whitman retired after 13 years
on the Board, and was replaced by Arthur Smith. Ed Whittemore
was elected as Chair, and Robert Sacco as Vice Chair. Replacing
Arthur Smith and Sara Chase (who resigned to take a position
on the Planning Board) as associates are Maura Sheehan and
David Williams.
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subsequent session, an increase from the 1999 caseload.
• There were 62 applications for variances, mostly involving resi-
dences: 7 were denied in full or in part; and 4 were withdrawn.
One extension was given for a variance granted in October 1999.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 51
Seated, left to right: Francis Smith, Arthur Smith, Edwin Whittemore, Sheila Marian,
Judy Uhrig, Robert Sacco. Standing, left to right: Robert Whitman, Carolyn Wilson, Ayles
Barnert, Jacqueline Davison, Elizabeth Subejian, Maura Sheehan, Matthew Hakala.
Board Of Appeals continued from previous page
There were 36 applications for special permits: 12 concerning
non - conforming residences; 3 concerning accessory apart-
ments (1 was denied); 2 concerning commercial or institu-
tional properties; 4 concerning food establishments; 2 for pro-
fessional office in the home; 6 for signs; 2 for a wireless com-
munication facility; 1 for an automatic teller machine, and 1
for fill. Three applications were withdrawn.
• The Board received 13 requests that a proposed action be con-
sidered a minor modification to an existing special permit: 10
were approved, 2 were denied, and 1 was withdrawn.
• There were 6 appeals from Building Commissioner or Zoning
Enforcement Officer decisions, drawing abutter concern and
participation: 2 were granted; 4 were denied.
The Board continues to be indebted to both the Communication
Advisory and Design Advisory Committees for their advice and
assistance throughout the year.
Petitions heard by the Board of Appeals in 2000 are listed in the
order in which hearings were scheduled. Decisions may have
been subject to conditions. For details, please see the decisions
on file with the Town Clerk.
January
3 riles Road, Joseph Sulmar: granted a variance from Section 5.8.1
of the ZBL to remove an existing pool and rebuild a smaller pool.
7 Clematis Road, Alan Krupp: application for a special permit
to install three metal halide fixtures on 12 -foot decorative poles.
Withdrawn without prejudice.
47 Liberty Avenue, Bernie Osgood: granted a special permit to
raise the roof of a nonconforming single- family dwelling to add
second -floor headroom and living space.
23 Columbus Avenue, Joel & Sheila Taves: granted a variance
from front -yard setback to add a front vestibule with steps to a
single- family dwelling.
23 Columbus Avenue, Joel & Sheila Taves: granted a special
permit to add a 1-1/2 story addition above the nonconforming
portion of a single- family dwelling.
313 -321 Marrett Road, Camblex Realty Trust: granted a special
permit to install an automatic teller machine and awning.
363 North Emerson Road, Naomi Gallant: granted a variance
from front- and side -yard setbacks to construct a carport on the
right -hand side of a single- family dwelling.
1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Joseph Nardone: denied appeal
and upheld decision of Zoning Enforcement Officer that a spe-
cial permit is required to operate the Scoops Ice Cream store.
1709 Massachusetts Avenue, Dale Broach, Carolina's Restaurant:
granted a request for a determination that a proposed change in
ownership and menu at the Carolina's restaurant is a minor revi-
sion to the special permit granted to Bel Canto Restaurant on
October 28, 1988 and transferred to Stone Soup Grill & Cafe on
December 11, 1997. A public hearing is not required.
February
31 Baskin Road, John Denney: granted a variance from front -
yard setback to redesign and enlarge the front porch of a single -
family dwelling.
36 Tower Road, John & Karen Buschini: granted a variance from
side -yard setback to construct an addition to the left of a noncon-
forming single- family dwelling, replacing existing 3- season porch.
922 Massachusetts Avenue, Ed & Britta McCarthy: granted a
variance from side -yard setback to construct an addition to an
existing nonconforming single- family dwelling.
18 Pine Knoll Road, Wendy Rudner: granted a variance from
front -yard setback to construct an addition to the right side of a
nonconforming single- family dwelling.
321A Woburn Street, Kathy Chang, d /b /a Changhai, Inc.: grant-
ed renewal of a special permit to continue to operate a Chinese
food take -out service in the CRS District.
121 Hartwell Avenue, Varian, Inc.: granted a special permit to
replace existing sign and install additional signage.
324 Marrett Road, Gulf Service Station: denied a determination
that a change in signage was a minor revision to an existing spe-
cial permit.
60 Bedford Street, Starbucks Coffee: granted a special permit to
operate a take -out, fast food service in the CRS District, serving
coffee, snacks, donuts, etc. with 45 seats for consumption of
food on the premises. (Expires 1/31/05.)
75 Concord Avenue, American Tower Corporation and PageNet,
Inc.: granted a special permit to upgrade an existing facility, con-
structing an equipment shelter and attaching new whip antennas
and associated cabling to an existing radio tower. (Expires 2/16/20.)
673 Waltham Street, Armando Mancini: application for a vari-
ance from front -yard setback withdrawn without prejudice.
673 Waltham Street, Armando Mancini: application for a spe-
cial permit to expand a nonconforming dwelling withdrawn
without prejudice.
62 Massachusetts Avenue, Dr. Joni Frater: granted a determina-
tion that a proposed change in signage is a minor modification
of an existing special permit; a public hearing is not required.
75 Concord Avenue, American Tower Corporation: granted a
modification of an existing special permit and a determination
that it is minor, and a public hearing is not required.
March
61 School Street, Daniel & Dawn McDonough: granted vari-
ances from front- and side -yard setbacks to construct an attached
2 -car garage with living space above on the right side of a non-
conforming single- family dwelling and a 2 -story addition to the
rear of the proposed garage.
278 Lowell Street, Robert & Patricia Hunter: granted a variance
from side -yard setback to construct an addition attaching an
existing garage to a single - family dwelling.
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278 Lowell Street, Robert & Patricia Hunter: granted a special
permit to add a second floor over the garage attached to a non-
conforming single- family dwelling.
160 Cedar Street, Melinda Burri: granted a variance from residen-
tial height restriction to add a shed dormer to the right side of the
attic area of a 2 -1/2 —story nonconforming single- family dwelling.
160 Cedar Street, Melinda Burri: granted a special permit to add
1-1/2 stories above an existing nonconforming 1 -story addition
at the rear of a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
56 Woburn Street, John Heraty, Esq.: denied variances from
Section 5.2.7.1 of the ZBL for a new accessory apartment in an
accessory structure in the RO District.
56 Woburn Street, John E. Heraty, Esq.: denied a special permit
for a new accessory apartment in an accessory structure.
36 Bedford Street, Stop & Shop: granted a determination that the
proposed enclosure of the loading dock area is a minor revision
of an existing special permit. A public hearing is not required.
April
20 Vaille Avenue, Richard & Maryann Beamon: granted a special
permit to construct an addition connecting two existing dormers
on the second floor of a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
2 Hill Street, Jill Natola: application for a special permit to demol-
ish a nonconforming garage and construct a new one continued.
2 Hill Street, Jill Natola: application for a variance from Section
6.4.1 of the ZBL to add a second floor above a nonconforming
garage withdrawn without prejudice.
2 Hill Street, Jill Natola: application for variance from side -yard
setback to construct 2 -story addition and attach it to a noncon-
forming garage continued.
53 Ledgelawn Avenue, Robert Heingartner & Amy Newmark:
granted variances from front- and side -yard setbacks to con-
struct an addition to a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
2 Hill Street, Jill Natola: granted variances from side -yard set-
backs to construct a 2 -story addition and attach it to a noncon-
forming garage.
58 Blake Road, Chander Khanna: granted a variance from front -
yard setback to construct a front portico and steps for a noncon-
forming single- family dwelling.
9 Nowers Road, Prasan Kaikini: granted variances from (a)
Section 11.6 of the ZBL to extend a driveway to approximately
two feet from the property line, and (b) from front -yard setback
for new wood entry stairs to existing front porch.
45155 Hayden Avenue, Spaulding & Slye Services: granted a
special permit for a satellite dish installation on the roof.
51 Taft Avenue, Alex Gusinov: granted a variance from rear -
yard setback to construct a storage shed.
27 Meriam Street, Terry & Jayne Leahy: granted a special per-
mit to construct a second story over an existing nonconforming
attached garage.
13 Richard Road, Doris Kelly: granted a permit under Article
XXX of the General Bylaws for the placement of fill.
231 Bedford Street, Gail Gallant, Illusions Hair Design: granted
a determination that a proposed change in signage is a minor
modification of an existing special permit and a public hearing
is not required.
May
12 Manning Street, Charles & Arlene Marge: granted a variance
from side -yard setback to construct a second -floor addition over
an attached garage.
33 Banks Avenue: granted variances (a) from Section 11.6.1 of
the ZBL to construct a driveway set approximately two feet from
the lot line, and (b) from Section 6.4.1 of the ZBL to raise the
roof to add second floor headroom to an existing nonconform-
ing single- family dwelling, and (c) from front -yard setback to
construct a 2 1/2 -story addition.
17 Lexington Avenue, Daniel Sheff & Hanna Sherman: denied
a variance from Section 5.8.1 of the ZBL for construction of a
pool with 12 -foot rear- and side -yard setbacks instead of the
required 20 feet.
83 Hancock Street, Anne Ripley & William Carlson: granted
variances from Section 5.2.7.1 of the ZBL for a new accessory
apartment in an accessory structure.
83 Hancock Street, Anne Ripley & William Carlson: granted a spe-
cial permit for a new accessory apartment in an accessory structure.
30 Bowker Street, Frederick J. Conroy: granted a variance from
Section 6.2.5 of the ZBL to reduce the frontage and area of two
lots and add this land to a third lot, which is 30 Bowker Street.
2 Hill Street, Jill Natola: granted a special permit to demolish a
nonconforming garage and construct a new garage with the
same footprint.
320 Waltham Street, Anthony Siano: denied an appeal and upheld
a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that the lot adjoining
320 Waltham Street does not constitute a separate, buildable lot.
11 Cutler Farm Road, Michael McNabb: granted a variance
from front -yard setback to construct a new front and side porch
and steps to walkway.
6 Jonas Stone Circle, Thomas Massie: denied a variance from
rear -yard setback to construct a storage shed.
60 Bedford Street, Starbucks Coffee: granted a determination
that proposed signage is a minor modification of an existing spe-
cial permit. Public hearing not required.
10 Icing Street, Michael Gauthier & Valerie Upham: granted a
variance from front -yard setback to move and renovate a non-
conforming single- family dwelling, including construction of an
addition with an open front porch and steps.
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673 Waltham Street, Armando Mancini: granted a special per-
mit to convert a nonconforming single- family dwelling into a
dwelling containing two dwelling units.
77 Oak Street, Liz Jospe: granted a variance from front -yard
setback to construct a mudroom on the left side of a noncon-
forming single- family dwelling.
1822 Massachusetts Avenue, Sovereign Bank: granted a deter-
mination that proposed signage is a minor modification of an
existing special permit. Public hearing not required.
Lot on Wood Street Between 109 and 135 Wood Street, AT &T
Wireless Services: denied a determination that running utilities
overhead is a minor modification of an existing special permit.
June
20 Burlington Street, Chris & Debra Maher: granted variances
from front- and side -yard setbacks to construct a porch and sec-
ond -floor addition on a nonconforming dwelling.
26 Blossom Street, Ricardo Dumont & Sarah Forrester: granted
variances, with conditions, from Section 6.4.1 of the ZBL and
from front and side -yard setbacks to construct an addition to a
nonconforming dwelling in order to allow application for a spe-
cial permit for the conversion of a 1- family dwelling in the RO
District into a unit containing two dwelling units.
26 Blossom Street, Ricardo Dumont & Sarah Forrester: granted
a special permit, with conditions, for the conversion of a 1-
family dwelling in the RO District into a dwelling containing
two dwelling units.
34 Valley Road, Lauren Motch: application for variances from
Section 6.4.1 of the ZBL and from side- and rear -yard setbacks
to replace second floor with a new 1 -1 /2 —story addition to a non-
conforming single- family dwelling withdrawn without prejudice.
50 Paul Revere Road, Christopher Costello: granted a special
permit, with conditions, to construct a dormer on the front of the
second story of a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
July
10 Pine Knoll Road, Jeff Guo : granted a variance from front -
yard setback to construct two new front entries with steps for a
new modular home.
50 Paul Revere Road, Christopher Costello: granted variances
from front- and side -yard setbacks to construct a 1-1/2—story
addition to a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
44 Tarbell Avenue, James Wichmann: denied variances from
side- and rear -yard setbacks to construct a 2 -car garage to
replace a 1 -car garage destroyed by a tree.
25 Charles Street, Thomas & Andrea Martinez: granted vari-
ances from side -yard setbacks to construct an addition to a non-
conforming single- family dwelling and to excavate an existing
driveway to allow access to a basement garage.
359 North Emerson Road, Irwin & Sandra Macey: granted a vari-
ance from front -yard setback to construct an attached 2 -car garage.
19 Farmcrest Avenue, Jeff & Lisa Boehm: granted a variance
from front -yard setback to construct a new sheltered front -entry
porch and steps.
9 Smith Avenue, Steve Sherman & Jamie Larowitz: granted a
variance from 1/2 -story restriction to extend a shed dormer five
feet further along the main roof ridge to a secondary ridge.
7 Muzzey Street, Dr. James Belanger: granted a special permit to
install a projecting sign above the entrance to the Lexington
Natural Health Center.
451 Lowell Street, St. Paul's Evangelical Church: granted a spe-
cial permit, with conditions, to install new signage.
74 Winter Street, Thomas & Betty Ransohoff: granted a vari-
ance from the front -yard setback to construct a 2 -story addition
to the right side of a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
August
22 Sherburne Road, Jeffrey Arbetter: granted a special permit,
with conditions, to use a portion of a residence as an office to see
psychotherapy clients on an as- needed basis. (Expires 8/31/03.)
19 Vine Brook Road, James Fearnside: denied a variance from
rear- and side -yard setbacks to construct a garden shed.
1736 Massachusetts Avenue, Great Harvest Bread Company:
granted a special permit, with conditions, to operate a food take-
out service.
9 Barberry Road, Vivian Berman: granted an appeal and overturned
a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that 9 Barberry Road
does not constitute a separate, buildable lot from 11 Barberry Road.
9 Locust Avenue, Victoria Rothbaum: granted a variance from
side -yard setback to construct a 1 -story addition to a noncon-
forming single- family dwelling.
153 Reed Street, Lucy & Bart Dewolf: granted a variance from rear -
yard setback to install a garden shed with a 5 -foot rear -yard setback.
44 Greenwood Street, Kenneth & Gail Flowers: granted a vari-
ance from front -yard setback to construct an addition including
an attached garage to a nonconforming single- family dwelling
with a 23 -foot front -yard setback for the addition.
44 Greenwood Street, Kenneth & Gail Flowers: granted a spe-
cial permit to add a second story to a nonconforming single -
family dwelling.
3 Stonewall Road, Nicolaas Bloembergen: granted a variance
from Section 11.6.1 of the ZBL to move a driveway off abutting
property so that it will have a setback of 0.5 foot instead of the
required 5 feet.
59 Worthen Road, Grace Chapel: granted variances, with condi-
tions, from (a) Section 7.9.2 of the ZBL and dimensional controls
to enclose an existing courtyard and construct an addition, and
from (b) the parking requirements of Section 11.3. Lof the ZBL.
451 Lowell Street, St. Paul's Evangelical Church: granted a
determination that a change in signage is a minor modification
of an existing special permit. Public hearing not required.
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September
108 Ifendall Road, Donna Marie Salusti: granted a special per-
mit, with conditions, to use a portion of a residence as an office
for a part -time psychotherapy practice. (Expires 9/30/01.)
110 Spring Street, Qi Zhou & Lin Ding: granted a variance from
front -yard setback to construct a 2 -story addition, including an
attached garage, to a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
87 Hancock Street, Irene & Valdur Koha: application for a vari-
ance from front -yard setback for the historic renovation of a non-
conforming single - family dwelling withdrawn without prejudice.
30 Volunteer Way, Sarah Springer & Dominic Pedulla: grant-
ed a special permit to add a second floor to a nonconforming
single- family dwelling.
30 Volunteer Way, Sarah Springer & Dominic Pedulla: granted
a variance from front -yard setback to construct a second -floor
addition to a nonconforming single- family dwelling.
13 7 Massachusetts Avenue, T.B.D. Pizza, Inc. d /b /a Domino's
Pizza: granted renewal of a special permit, with conditions, to
continue to operate a take -out food service in the CRS District.
(Expires 9/30/05.)
319 Marrett Road, MGM, Inc. d /b /a Marrett Sq. Deli: applica-
tion for a determination that the combination of an existing con-
venience store and an existing deli is a minor modification of an
existing special permit withdrawn without prejudice.
12 Warren Street, Gillian & George Overholser: granted a vari-
ance from front -yard setback to restore a front deck to the right
side of the front of a nonconforming single- family dwelling,
which would connect to an existing side deck.
74 Simonds Road, Joseph & Kathleen Nezuh: granted a vari-
ance from rear -yard setback and denied a variance from the side -
yard setback to replace a nonconforming detached 1 -car garage
with a new attached 2 -car garage and mudroom.
684 Lowell Street, Marianne McCarthy: denied an appeal and
upheld a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that Under
My Wing Dog Care may not operate as a home business in the
RO District.
23 Carville Avenue, Russell Engler & Tracy Miller: granted a
variance from rear -yard setback to construct a 2 -story addition
to a single- family dwelling.
12 Hartwell Avenue, Rational Software: granted a special per-
mit, with conditions, to install a permanent, monument -style
standing sign.
November
384 Waltham Street, Belmont Savings Bank: application for a
special permit to add name in two locations on existing sign
board at Marrett Square withdrawn without prejudice.
231 Bedford Street, Gail Gallant: granted a special permit, with
conditions, for as- needed use of a free - standing, A -frame sign
identifying availability of walk -in service at Illusions Hair
Design. (Expires 5/31/01.)
884 Massachusetts Avenue, David Kelland: granted a variance
from side -yard setback to construct a garden shed.
11 Appletree Lane, Linda Goodman: granted a variance from
side -yard setback to replace an existing attached carport with an
attached 2 -car garage.
40 Tower Road, Wilson & Deborah Menashi: granted a variance
from front -yard setback to construct a new front portico over a
rebuilt landing with steps.
181 - 201 Spring Street, Boston Properties Limited Partnership:
granted a modification of an existing special permit, with conditions,
to allow lighting of an entrance sign during limited periods and hours.
13 Depot Square, Lexington Historical Society: granted a spe-
cial permit, with conditions, to erect an identifying sign that is
larger than that which is allowed by right.
44 Greenwood Street, Kenneth & Gail Flowers: granted a vari-
ance from front -yard setback to construct a front portico and two
bay windows.
16 Lake Street, Richard Bechtel: granted an extension of time
within which to exercise the rights authorized by a variance
granted on 10/14/99.
October
33 LocustAvenue, Richard & Rye Miake -Lye: granted variances
from rear- and side -yard setbacks to replace a nonconforming
detached 1 -car garage with a nonconforming 2 -car garage.
673 Waltham Street, Armando Mancini: granted a special per-
mit to expand and improve (including the addition of two dorm-
ers and the elimination of two vestibules) of a nonconforming 2-
family dwelling.
14 Benjamin Road, Loren Wood: denied an appeal and upheld a de-
cision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that a nonconforming deck
with a side -yard setback of approximately one foot must be removed.
Lot 73B Hillcrest Avenue, Michael Saunders: granted an appeal
and overturned a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer
that the lot on Hillcrest Avenue between 50 and 58 Hillcrest
Avenue is not a separate, buildable lot.
December
54 Blake Road, Kevin & Marilyn Miller: granted variances
from rear- and side -yard setbacks to erect a storage shed.
12 Hancock Avenue, Cheryl & Nick Gall: granted a variance
from side -yard setback to construct an addition.
171 -173 Bedford Street, RCN -BeCo LLC : continued a hearing
on application for a variance to allow an emergency generator
with a screening and security fence to remain within the required
side -yard setback.
40 Hartwell Avenue, Nextel Communications: determined that the
location of an accessory storage building to the rear of the main
structure is a minor modification of an existing special permit.
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Design Advisory Committee
ROLE: To assist the
Selectmen and other boards
and people in the Town in
applying professional design
standards to new structures,
renovations, signage, lighting,
and landscape improvements.
APPOINTED by the
Selectmen for 1 -year terms:
Chairman Steven Hurley,
Clerk Elizabeth Whitman,
Karen Bechtel, Barbara
Hulsizer, Carl Oldenburg, Olga
Veronina, Sarah Harkness, Eva
Kasell, Richard Sperandio.
Associate Members: John
Frey, Walter Pierce, Elizabeth
Clark, David Williams,
Richard Friedson and Terry
Weschler. Selectmen Liaison:
Betty Eddison. Planning Board
Liaison: John Davies.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
The following recommendations were made to the Board of
Appeals:
• Approval of ATM and awning installation at Marrett Square
for Belmont Savings Bank, 313 -321 Marrett Road.
• Approval of new metal halide light fixture at 7 Clematis Road
for Trinity Covenant Church.
• Disapproval of signage for Gulf Oil, 324 Marrett Road.
• Approval for signage, Wayside Florist, 62 Massachusetts Avenue.
• Approval for signage, Varian, 121 Hartwell Avenue.
• Approval to install wireless communication facilities to exist-
ing communication tower for American Tower Pagenet at 75
Concord Avenue.
• Approval for signage for Starbucks, 66 Bedford Street.
• Approval for signage for St. Paul's Church at Lowell Street.
• Approval for signage, Sovereign Bank, 1822 Massachusetts
Avenue.
• Approval for signage, The Face and Body Spa, 7 Muzzey
Street.
• Approval for addition to Grace Chapel, Worthen Road.
• Approval for special permit to operate food take out service at
Great Harvest Bread Co., 1736 Massachusetts Avenue.
• Approval for signage, Rational Software, 12 Hartwell Avenue.
• Approval for Nextel Communications to install concealed
antenna at 394 Lowell Street.
• Approval for lighting at 181 — 201 Spring Street.
• Disapproval for A -frame freestanding signage for Illusions
Hair Salon at 231 Bedford Street.
• Approval for temporary signage for Historical Society, 13
Depot Square.
• Approval for security fence and screen for RCN -BECO Co.
LLC, 171 — 173 Bedford Street.
OTHER ACTIONS:
• Recommended Selectmen approval for landscape planting at
Cary Hall / Town Offices.
• Emery Park / Depot Square project out to bid with construc-
tion beginning Spring 2001.
• Received Selectmen's approval to form Battle Green commit-
tee to develop design guidelines and recommendations for
improvements to the Battle Green.
• Submitted recommendation to Selectmen for newspaper box
guidelines and bylaw.
• Supported Merriam Hill Association's proposal for traffic island
at Merriam Street /Somerset /Franklin Road intersection.
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Historic Districts Commission
ROLE: To promote the educa-
tional, cultural, economic, and
general welfare of the public
through the preservation and
protection of historic buildings,
places, and districts.
APPOINTED by the Select-
men for overlapping 5 -year
terms: two from candidates
nominated by the Lexington
Historical Society, one from
candidates nominated by The
Lexington Arts and Crafts
Society, one from candidates
nominated by the Trustees of the
Cary Memorial Library, and one
selected at large by the Selectmen. Chairman Joann Gschwendtner;
Commissioners Ian Adamson, Mark DiNapoli, Dan Fenn Jr., and
Lynn Hopkins; Associate Commissioners Jeffrey Denzak, Elaine
Doran, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Eleanor MacQueen.
COMMENTS: Joann Gschwendtner was elected Chairman of
the Commission in January. She is the first Chairman to live in
one of the historic districts in one of the important landmarks
from the Revolution on the Common in the Battle Green District.
HEARINGS: Held 169 hearings: 27 informal, 89 formal, and
53 continued. Issued 112 Certificates of Appropriateness; 3
Denials; 1 Certificate of Hardship
HIGHLIGHTS:
A critical decision affecting the Town is the demolition of the
1970's portion of the Cary Memorial Library and the building
of a new addition. In January, the Trustees of the Library intro-
duced themselves to the Commission and the Commission
offered to work closely with them to help the Library meet its
critical deadlines. The Commission offered to hold special
informal and formal hearings with the Library, and both par-
ties were able to agree on the issues of design, size, and mate-
rials. This is an ongoing project, which will hopefully be com-
pleted in approximately three years.
• The Commission changed its focus on signage in the Center and
resurrected the original sign guidelines for some buildings that
had originally had a guideline; it also approved a guideline for
the recently renovated Manhattan Building on Waltham Street.
The six -sided police booth approved in 1999 for the
Massachusetts Avenue /Waltham Street intersection was final-
ly installed in the summer and improves the aesthetics at that
major Center intersection as compared to the old aluminum
telephone booth.
• There were six approvals for additions to houses; in some
cases these required approval of demolition. The Town is for-
tunate that the designs for the additions have been of excellent
quality in this era of mansionization.
• Approved the use of man -made materials for three driveways
that had previously been bituminous concrete; two of these
were cobblestone -style materials and one was of a brick -type.
• Swing /play sets continue to be a popular item; each is
approved for a specific duration. Also there continues to be
interest in adding benches to the historic districts.
A large, ongoing project was the renovation of 905 Massachusetts
Avenue. The new owner found far more damage than expected.
While the Commission would have liked to see more of the orig-
inal saved, it finally found a workable solution with the owner,
who will restore the original architectural details on the front (the
windows, columns on the porch and doorway), but a section of
the house had to be completely demolished and rebuilt. Parts of
the interior, not in the purview of the Commission, were also
saved. Even the columns had been severely rotted, and pieces had
to be cut off with replacements fabricated.
• Approved the removal of two canopies (awnings) in the Center.
There are very few working awnings in the Center; the canopies
approved in the past for the most part are not well maintained
and, in the opinion of the Commission, take away from the
architecture of the buildings on which they are installed.
Established a good working relationship with the Public
Works and Engineering Departments and facilitated their
needs in a prompt manner.
January
998 Mass. Avenue, East Lexington Fire Station Peter Chalpin,
Town Engineer, received approval to install Slateline 40 -year shin-
gles (slate -blue blend). The copper will be reinstalled over the ridge
vent. The chimney will be rebuilt reusing existing brick. Soffit vent
will be replaced and match office building. Commissioners asked
that a bracket be installed for horn on chimney.
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 57
Left to sight: Jeffrey Denzak, J. Ian Adamson, Joanne Gschwendtner, Lynne Pease, Mark DiNapoli,
Daniel Giffin, Eleanor MacQueen.
Historic Districts Commission continued from previous page
735 Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington Library Peter
Chalpin, Town Engineer, received approval for a ridge vent on
already reshingled roof using same material. Reroofing was
emergency repair.
10 Bloomfield Street Matthew Sadler received approval for a
storm /screen door and hardware for front entrance. Will be
painted to match front door.
1709 Massachusetts Avenue Dale Broach, representing
Carolinas, received approval for a hanging sign on Massachusetts
Avenue. Continued for change to individual lettering signs.
1 -16 Judges Road Alan Slawsby, representing Pine Grove
Village, Inc., received approval to replace all windows with
Harvey Classic Vinyl windows.
36 Bedford Street Tom Fenn, representing Stop and Shop,
received approval for the loading dock fencing, with the
removal of the barbed wire.
1776 Massachusetts Avenue Hazel Hopkins, representing
Citizens Bank, received approval for Dark Bronze lettering with
logo on front with necessary repair to building facade. Rear sign
repaired and repainted white with black lettering, and front entry
alcove repaired and painted. (4 -1 vote, Associate Commissioner
Doran opposed) Continued for information on plaque at alley.
31 Curve Street David and Bill Rothfuchs received approval
for Massachusetts Field Stone wall (6- to 8 -inch rocks). Hearing
left open for any minor changes as project proceeds.
March
870 Massachusetts Avenue Laura Jean Herlihy received
approval to remove vinyl siding and repair or replace clapboard
to be painted white; wood shutters painted black; removal of
front door for approximately 1 to 2 months for repair; and
swings set located behind garage for ten years. Hearing contin-
ued for front door hardware information.
1088 Massachusetts Avenue Donald and Victoria Sullivan re-
ceived approval for the demolition of the garage and existing
driveway. After much discussion, the Commission recommend-
ed that nothing be done to the existing driveway until the new
driveway is approved and built. Continued for relocation of dri-
veway and windows.
1303 Massachusetts Avenue Robert Green, representing Norb
Unger, received approval for rubber roofing on rear shed dormer
of home.
31 Curve Street David and Bill Rothfuchs received approval
for new home. Continued for details on driveway and wall.
6 -8 Wallis Court Dan Rapperport received approval for one
Barn Sash window on south side stair well.
February
1433 Massachusetts Avenue David and Linda Williams
received approval for a new storm door, fencing, landscaping,
and new driveway and walkway.
7 Harrington Road First Parish Unitarian Church. Russ
Brami received approval for a roof vent and two storm windows.
Hearing continued for storm window details. Dan Fenn recused
himself.
922 Massachusetts Avenue Edwin and Britta McCarthy
received approval for an addition to the rear of the house, new
front door, chimney caps, and plaque on front.
1709 Massachusetts Avenue Dale Broach, representing
Carolinas, received approval for three lettered gold signs to be
located on Massachusetts Avenue, Edison Way, and rear.
1088 Massachusetts Avenue Donald and Victoria Sullivan
received approval new Caradco wood windows with 7/8 -inch
muttons. Continued for new garage and driveway.
23 Bedford Street Leanne Cunningham received approval for a
swing set for ten years; repainting front door same color; new front
outside light fixture; replacement wood storm door to be approved
by Commissioner Hopkins. Continued for roof ventilation.
Center Signage Marita Hartshorn, representing the Lexington
Bicycle Advisory Committee, received approval for three safety
signs (12 inches x 16 inches) to be located along Massachusetts
Avenue and for two signs (4 x 10 inches) along the bike path. Three
jaywalking signs along Massachusetts Avenue will be removed.
2016 Massachusetts Avenue Philip and Janet Hurd received
approval for a swing set for ten years. Slide and canopy will be
solid green.
1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Cary Hall- Rowe received
approval for the addition of an elevator to Cary Hall. Approval
subject to granite, bricks, and mortar review.
40 Hancock Street Richard Millman received approval for
cave and gazebo brackets and details.
April
1575 Massachusetts Avenue, Police Station Dave
Carbonneau, representing the Town of Lexington, received
approval for a louver to be located between the first and second
floors of the police station on the School Administration Building
side, and a new condensing unit in the same location as the old.
1709 Massachusetts Avenue, Carolinas Dale Broach received
approval for 8 tables, 28 chairs, and 8 umbrellas for the outside patio.
36 Waltham Street Bryn Robinson, Boston Sign Co., repre-
senting Hope Zuleta, received approval for a black sign with
painted gold lettering and green border to hang on top of window.
7 Harrington Road, First Parish Garden Committee Nancy
Earsy received approval to build a memorial garden behind the
first parish Church. The garden will include an arbor, benches,
rock wall, a water feature, paving stones, and plantings.
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Historic Districts Commission continued from previous page
36 Bedford Street, Stop and Shop Tom Fenn and Thomas
Scott received approval to enclose the loading dock.
Commissioners asked that the compactor be painted to match
surroundings. Mr. DiNapoli stepped out for this hearing.
72 Waltham Street Eric and Kim Zanin received approval for
a 42 -inch fence for all but around the driveway. Continued for
driveway fencing and front door. (Vote 4 -1 with Ms.
Gschwendter opposing.)
Massachusetts Avenue, between Pleasant Street and Gibson
Road Dave Carbonneau, representing the Town, received
approval to put up 18 school zone signs. (Vote was 4 -1 with Mr.
DiNapoli opposing.)
2 Bloomfield Street John and Lynn Woodhouse received
approval to install five basement windows. Outside original
windows will remain.
I Harrington Road Rick Bechtel, representing Joann
Gschwendtner, received approval to install one square roof vent
and reroof entire house.
45 -47 Waltham Street Rick Bechtel, representing Guardian
Savings Bank, received approval for a change in style of signage
for Guardian Savings (to include logo) and salon. However, the
Commission requested Guardian Savings reconsider and forego
use of logo.
23 Bedford Street Brian Cunningham received approval for a
roof vent and reshingling portions of the roof.
1088 Massachusetts Avenue Donald and Victoria Sullivan
received approval for a new garage and driveway.
922 Massachusetts Avenue Edwin and Britta McCarthy
received approval to add a new brick chimney to already
approved new addition.
May
1734 Massachusetts Avenue, Artinian Jewelers Petition for
two exterior signs showing services was denied. Artinian will
consider hanging a sign on the interior.
1099 Massachusetts Avenue Wendy Strothman received
approval to repaint her home Benjamin Moore Hawthorne
Yellow; trim Navaho White and door blue (HC 158).
1749 Massachusetts Avenue, Peet's Coffee and Tea Jerry
Wyman was denied his request for a blade sign and larger front
sign. Commission agreed to Peet's request for two 8 -inch x fl-
inch Peet's logo signs on bottom of angled glass doorway.
I Oakland Street Janet Tiampo received approval for cedar
lattice work added to back fence and to put sand around play set;
add fieldstone pavers to side yard; change bluestone patio to
grass with bluestone border. Continued for screen door color;
fencing in front; and bluestone stones in front yard.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
new foundation on front, reroofing and reclapboard front;
replacement of windows on sides with Norco and repair of front
windows. Continued for detail.
1116 Massachusetts Avenue Randall Conrad and Christine
Dall received approval to replace two twin -unit windows on left
of house with Brosco windows to match those on house.
1984 Massachusetts Avenue Cynthia Davidson received
approval for a playset for a ten year period in a location accept-
able to the Roetters at 1994 Massachusetts Avenue.
2006 Massachusetts Avenue Ed and Christel McCarthy
received approval for a fieldstone wall along the westerly prop-
erty line, not to be more than 2 feet high.
1761 Massachusetts Avenue, Fleet Bank Kris Loughlin
received approval for a bronze sign with letters same height as
existing and 1/4-inch thick. Also approved color logo. Only one
sign was requested for the building.
763 Massachusetts Avenue, Follen Church Parsonage Mart
Oj amaa received approval to replace 19 windows and storms
with Brosco wood windows. Existing exterior trim will be
patched and painted as necessary.
7Bedford Street Julie Schauman received approval for a field-
stone wall on either side of driveway. Continued for driveway,
light, and chimney top.
915 -917 Massachusetts Avenue Bill and David Rothfuchs
received approval for renovating the front house, footprint of
new home in rear, and demolition of 915 Massachusetts Avenue.
Commission asked for roof samples at next meeting. (Vote 4 -1
with Denzak opposing.) Continued for more detail.
2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Dana Home Steve Hurley
received approval for an addition, signage, landscaping, eleva-
tor, removal of existing fire escape, and renovation of porch.
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, Carlson Real Estate Ed
Juralewicz received approval for three signs.
31 Curve Street Bill and David Rothfuchs received approval
for a color change. Continued for detail on handholds.
June
36 Bedford Street, Fleet Bank Kris Loughlin received
approval for a Fleet sign to replace Bank Boston on the Stop &
Shop building. No approval needed for interior sign.
2030 Massachusetts Avenue Jack and Ann Strominger
received approval for ridge and soffit vents, removal of door;
two new side -by -side windows, new door to deck; and painting
of front door California Roasted Pepper and doors on Parker
Street either Roasted Pepper or White.
52 Waltham Street, Windspeed Capital LLC Steve Hurley
received approval for restoration and landscape improvements.
Continued for different lights.
1580 Massachusetts Avenue, First Baptist Church Steve
Hurley received approval for two benches, improvement of front
steps with new railings and surrounding landscaping.
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 59
Historic Districts Commission continued from previous page
1347 Massachusetts Avenue Eileen Reynolds received
approval to paint home Buckman Tavern colors with option of
shutters being green or trim color.
I Oakland Street Janet Tiampo received approval for 3-foot
picket fence (Walpole - Sudbury Straight Across) in front; to leave
screen door white; relocate stepping stones to front of house; and
add Walpole Sudbury white picket gate (4 -feet high) with recom-
mended thick shrubs on either side of gate in front of wire fence.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
replacement of front right window with windows from mid-
section; mahogany front porch; old granite step; removal of
existing cellar entrance; installation of foundation for mid-
section; removal of mid - section and addition of two -floor
addition to match height of front house, using NORCO SPDH
2826 windows for mid - section.
1994 Massachusetts Avenue Joyce Roetter received approval
for additions to rear of home and garage addition with pergola.
1707 Massachusetts Avenue Steven Hurley, representing First
Lexington Investment and Management, received approval for a
dumpster enclosure.
52 Waltham Street, Windspeed Capital LLC Steven Hurley
received approval for three lights.
7 Muzzey Street Dr. Karen Braga and Dr. James Belanger
received approval for a projecting sign.
7 Bedford Street Paul Bracket, representing Julie Schauman,
received approval for a new driveway and turnaround using
pavers. Continued for lights.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
Glen Garry Brick to rebuild the two front chimneys. Will be
requesting underground service.
1822 Massachusetts Avenue, Sovereign Bank William Glass
received approval for a new sign as presented without the sun-
burst and enlarging the lantern no more than 25 percent.
6 Parker Street Representing the Liano's, Peter Kelley
received approval for fence on south property line approximate-
ly 57 -feet to match existing front fence.
31 Curve Street Bill and David Rothfuchs received approval
for wrought iron railing and overhead electric.
July
18 Hancock Street Jean Baxter received approval for iron rail-
ings to be added to one side of two entryways.
36 Hancock Street Peter Kelley, representing Historical
Society, received approval to add soffit and ridge vents to the
Lexington Historical Society Antique Fire Barn Museum. (Ms.
Gschwendtner recused herself from this hearing.)
1347 Massachusetts Avenue Dan Deschler received approval
for a new 6 -foot x 8 -foot shed and a playset for a period of ten
years to be located behind garage.
6 Meriam Street, Church of our Redeemer Scott Van Arsdell
received approval for two new signs, one adult bike rack, and
one teak bench.
782 Massachusetts Avenue Denis Haskin and Faith Ferguson
received approval for a playset for a period of ten years.
Shrubbery will be used to mask playset.
1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Thomas Kinkade Gallery
William McGonagle received approval for a sign of wood letters
painted gold leaf. Brick facade to be repaired.
1355 Massachusetts Avenue Richard Bechtel, representing
Kochanek and Wyslouzil, received approval for an addition.
27 Depot Square, KaBloom Steve Jenkins received approval
for a sign using 18 -inch wood letters painted with gold leaf, to
be consistent with building. (Purple awning request denied by a
vote of 3 -2 with Commissioners Adamson, Fenn, and
Gschwendtner against.)
1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Cary Memorial Library
Received approval for the landscape design, including trees,
shrubs, and new sidewalks; entryway materials and colors; light-
ing on building and in parking area.
August
1625 Massachusetts Avenue Peter Chalpin, representing the
Town, presented and received approval for a temporary parking
plan to be in effect while the Cary Library is in Cary Hall.
480 Massachusetts Avenue Graig Dudman, representing
Emily Allen, received approval to reroof home with new color,
and to add drip edge and ridge vent.
1707 Massachusetts Avenue Sam Ibrahim, representing
Eccoli Hair Design, received approval for two new rear signs
and repainting of front sign. (Ms. Gschwendtner recused herself
from hearing.)
23 Bedford Street Brian Cunningham received approval for
new wood windows, fascia, soffits, wood gutters, and storm door.
1073 Massachusetts Avenue Patrick and Karen Martin
received approval for fencing the backyard area. Continued for
playset and granite post with house number in front.
846 Massachusetts Avenue Beth Chase received approval for
a sign that will fit in existing frame on building.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
location of bulkhead, 3 basement windows, air conditioning
units hidden with shrubbery, and addition of 7x9 -foot bathroom
with double window.
September
45 Bedford Street Peter Torode, Fire Department, received
approval to install two air conditioning units on the Camellia
Place side behind the chimney with condition of shrubbery
surrounding units.
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Historic Districts Commission continued from previous page
Bedford Street Dave Carbonneau received approval for the
Town to replace existing bituminous concrete with Portland
Cement concrete on the east side of Bedford Street from the Bike
Path on Hancock Street to the office complex on Bedford Street.
5 Harrington Road Tom Fortmann received approval to
reroof with red cedar shingles with copper drip edges. (Ms.
Gschwendter recused herself from hearing.)
10 Muzzey Street, Indulgence Day Spa Laurel Carey received
approval for a sign (11.5 -foot wide by 17.5- inches high antique
brown background with carved gold letters).
884 Massachusetts Avenue David Kelland received approval
to extend porch by 18 inches and replace windows with 6x6
Brosco true divided light.
6 Meriam Street, Church of our Redeemer Sara Bittenbender
received approval to move previously approved bench from rear
of church to side by handicap entrance.
November
898 Massachusetts Avenue Eileen and Monica Cotter
received approval for repainting house, including trim and
storms, shed and deck and bulkhead.
6 Oak Street Howard Bernstein received approval to have an
existing play set (brown with yellow canopy) in his yard for 5 years.
884 Massachusetts Avenue David Kelland received approval
for a 8x12 -foot shed to be located approximately 130 feet back
from street along property line back to back to neighbor's shed.
Continued for house roof and porch.
1963 Massachusetts Avenue Ann Adley received approval for
a 42 -inch iron fence to be located between the driveway and St.
Brigid parking lot. The fence will start after the apple tree and
end at the property line. Shrubbery is a condition of approval.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
change of window in bathroom, granite around porch (rather
than lattice), location of utility meter.
8 Curve Street Joe Hunt received approval to enlarge garage
in front by 3 feet.
1994 Massachusetts Avenue Joyce Roetter received approval
to demolish and rebuild barn moving forward to attach to house;
addition of porch to west elevation and addition to east eleva-
tion; and fencing to enclose pool.
October
31 Hancock Street Marc Bohn and Caroline Fenn received
approval to redo their driveway with Bolduc pavers with cob-
blestone border.
9 Hancock Street Dawn McKenna received approval to
remove herb garden, add crusher run driveway for three cars,
replace existing fencing, removal of concrete post, relocate
stones by front door.
1844 Massachusetts Avenue, Crafty Yankee Home Kathy
Fields received approval to remove the existing awning, includ-
ing repairing brick and mortar, and replace with projecting sign.
Continued for sign detail.
10 Muzzey Street, Christian Science Reading Room Susan
LaPointe received approval for a wooden literature box painted to
match existing trim to be placed below the front window by the door.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval to
build a 2 -foot rock wall, using existing rocks, to be located along
property line on rear side. Metal vent stack will be moved to rear
northwest side.
13 Depot Square, Lexington Historical Society Gardner
Hayward received approval for a temporary construction sign to
be put on the Depot Building. (Ms. Gschwendtner recused her-
self from the hearing.)
1844 Massachusetts Avenue, Crafty Yankee Home Kathy Fields
received approval for a hanging sign using existing hardware.
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
repair of column adding 4- inches of detail to bottom of column
(vote 4 -1 with Adamson opposed) and two doors (one located on
east side of porch and other at kitchen.)
1994 Massachusetts Avenue Joyce Roetter received approval
for a garage door.
December
Massachusetts Avenue/Edison Way Chief Casey, representing
the Lexington Police Department, received approval for two
lights to illuminate an area on Massachusetts Avenue for police
directing traffic. Lights to be installed on two existing light poles.
27 Depot Square Barrett Hickman, representing KaBloom, was
denied a request (5 -0) for a purple awning over door with wording.
Minuteman Bikeway Bridge at Grant Avenue Peter Pratt, rep-
resenting Metromedia Fiber Network, received approval to
remove and replace concrete encasement.
2001 Massachusetts Avenue Steven Hurley, representing the
Design Advisory Committee, received approval to install one (1)
additional bench at St. Brigid Church.
1849 Massachusetts Avenue Alison Haran, representing Toys
on the Green, received approval for new signage consistent with
the building sign guidelines.
175211756 Massachusetts Avenue Steven Hurley, represent-
ing Jeffrey Lyons, received approval for window changes,
repointing, reproofing, and repainting building. Continued for
detail on windows.
10 Muzzey Street Jennifer Patterson, representing Prime Cut
Hair Salon, received approval for a new sign with a name
change to "blue a complete hair salon."
905 Massachusetts Avenue Jack Shay received approval for
column base design and granite for under porch.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 61
Bicycle Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the
Selectmen and other town
boards and departments on
issues which concern bicy-
cling and related forms of
non - motorized transportation
in Lexington, to work with
surrounding communities in
developing a regional network
of safe and efficient intercon-
nections, and to promote these
modes of travel as safe and
healthful alternatives to the
private automobile.
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Selectmen: Chair Jerry Van Left to right: Harvey Bingham, Jerry van Hook, Angela Frick, Bob Sawyer, Erna
Hook, Harvey Bingham, John Greene, Marita Hartshorn, Jim Wichmann, Betty Eddison, John Frey.
Frey, Marita Hartshorn, Erna
Greene, and Jim Wichmann.
Liaisons: Betty Eddison, Selectman; Angela Frick,
Conservation; Sandra Shaw, Recreation; and, starting
in November, Tony Galaitsis, Planning. Members who
moved from Lexington and resigned: Colleen Haggerty
and Bob Sawyer.
Continued work on the cataloging of native flora
along the Bikeway corridor, developed plans for
encouraging wildflower growth by altering mowing
practices, and conducted volunteer work sessions for
the removal of invasive plant species.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Held public hearings and consulted with town offi-
cials concerning the installation of underground fiber
optic services along the Minuteman Commuter
Bikeway corridor. Unanimously recommended that
spare conduit capacity should be installed to forestall
the need for excavation by future petitioners. This
required intensive interactions from late February to
mid -June among Lexington officials and bicycle
committees in Bedford, Arlington and Cambridge, as
well as input from State and federal officials to final-
ly convince the fiber optic service supplier to comply.
• Worked closely with Town and the contractor during
the planning and execution stages of the fiber optic pro-
ject from August through its conclusion in November.
Contacted State representatives in support of legis-
lation to prevent the MBTA's agency, Transit Realty
Associates, from selling off abandoned rail corridor
lands elsewhere in the State. Alerted MBTA of the
future lease income value to them for the spare con-
duit capacity that they now share with the installer
of this service.
Worked with police and town agencies to design
signs calling for no bicycling, rollerblading or skate-
boarding on sidewalks in the Town Center. Oversaw
their manufacture and installation in the Center.
At mid -year, began cataloging sidewalks throughout
Town, particularly near schools, to assess safe walk-
ing routes for parents and school children. Results
are to be combined with safe bicycle route recom-
mendations for older children and with school bus
and LEXPRESS routes to give parents viable alter-
natives to current trends in private auto drop -offs and
parking at schools.
• Continued planning effort on off -road paths along the
Hartwell Avenue corridor for safe walking and bicy-
cling in the area.
• Worked with the Transportation sub - committee of
the Visions 2020 project in planning sustainable
growth using transport modes that will best
preserve town character and protect our historic
environment.
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Lexington Center Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen and business community on
managing change in the Center in order to ensure its long -term
viability, while preserving its historical significance and the
integrity of adjacent neighborhoods.
Seated, left to right: Beverly Kelley, Janet Tiampo, Judy Uhrig.
Standing, left to right: Jerold Michelson, David Williams,
Sheila Watson.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair David Williams,
Robert Burbidge, Kathryn Fields, Morton Kahan, Beverly Kelley,
Jerry Michelson, Bigelow Moore, Janet Tiampo, Judith Uhrig,
and Sheila Watson. Selectmen Liaison Elizabeth Eddison and
Planning Board Liaison Frederick Merrill, Jr.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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• Advised the Board of Selectmen on several issues including
parking fees, parking fines, newspaper box regulations, mainte-
nance of the Center, and regulations regarding sidewalk dining.
Also commented on the parking changes being made for the
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• Worked with Doran's Greenhouses and the Parks and
Recreation Department to plant and maintain the flower bar-
rels in the Center. With funding from the Eddison Blossom
Fund and the George Emory Fund, three seasonal plantings
added color to our historic business district.
• Supported the Board of Health's enforcement of the dumpster
regulations. Together with the Board of Health, monitored and
regulated businesses whose dumpsters regularly overflowed
with trash.
• Encouraged citizens to support Lexington's businesses in
order to maintain a vital Town Center.
Lexington Historical
Commission
ROLE: To preserve and protect historical-
ly and architecturally significant buildings
and sites in Lexington; to advise the
Building Inspector about issuing demoli-
tion permits for significant buildings; and
to support efforts to nominate buildings for
the National Register of Historic Places,
maintained by the Secretary of the Interior.
APPOINTED by the 'Town Manager for Left to right:
3-year terms: Chairman David R.
Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Nancy Seasholes, Tom Taylor
and Sally Zimmerman.
EXPENDITURES: Petty cash for film and developing,
printing costs for survey.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Maintained the Comprehensive Cultural Resources
Survey, at present nine volumes, which lists the histori-
cally and architecturally important buildings and areas in
Lexington. The Survey is available at Cary Library and
the Town Office Building and is used by historians, stu-
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Sally Zimmerman, David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Nancy Seasholes.
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dents, homeowners and businesses, as well as real estate
brokers for the added value of historical properties.
• Received a grant of $30,000 ($18,000 from the
Massachusetts Historical Commission and $12,000
matching funds from the Town) to add 225 buildings to
the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey. A consul-
tant was hired to document each property. This work, now
completed, has extended the Survey to include a record of
architecturally significant houses built throughout
Lexington in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that
could not be included in the original Surveys.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 63
Office of Community Development /Building Division
ROLE: To en-
force the State
Building Code,
Uniform State
Plumbing and
Gas Code, State
Mechanical
Code, State
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 268,035
$ 254
Expenses
$ 48,021
$ 46,407
Personnel
Reported Value Single-
Multi-
Full Time
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4
Part Time
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Electrical Code,
Architectural Access Board Regulations, and Lexington Zoning
Bylaw. This involves plan review, permit issuance, and inspection
of all building, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical construc-
tion in the Town, including new structures, additions, alterations,
and repairs. Responsible for enforcing the State Architectural
Access Board regulations involving handicapped accessibility to
buildings and issues regarding such requirements. The Sealer of
Weights & Measures determines the accuracy of all weights and
measuring devices in commercial and public use within the Town.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Staff consists of a full
time Building Commissioner, Inspector of Wires,
Plumbing /Gas/ Mechanical Inspector, and Department Clerk as
well as a part time Building Inspector, Zoning Enforcement
Officer, and Sealer of Weights and Measures.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continued a high level of construction. Permits were issued
for new dwellings at Lexington Park and Porter Lane, as well
as on scattered sites throughout the Town.
• Construction began on an addition to Hayden Ice Arena, Cary
Library, and the public schools. Renovations at Marrett
Square Mall and the Countryside Mall were completed.
• Wagon Wheel Farm Stand and Chadwick's, both on Waltham
Street, were demolished to make way for new buildings, and
construction began on greenhouses at Wilson Farms.
• Alterations of existing office space for new tenants were at a
very high pace.
• The relatively recent phenomenon involving the demolition of
existing houses and the construction of new larger houses on
scattered sites continues; 57 permits were issued to demolish
existing houses, while permits were issued for construction of
64 new houses.
Page 64 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Total Permit Activity
Plumbing/
Reported Value Single-
Multi-
Additions/
Year
Bldg.
Elec. Gas
of All Construction* Family
Family
Alterations
2000
944
1099 1308
$87 73
3
868
1999
1006
1408 1205
$ 55,836,241 64
0
830
1998
1002
983 1083
$ 48 38
2
852
1997
961
949 975
$ 34 40
3
766
1996
952
968 1242
$ 37 56
2
805
* Actual construction valuation is higher
Explicit Breakdown of 2000 Building Permits
New Units
Residential ..............
81*
Repairs /Alterations .........................316
New Units
Commercial
.............. 0
Stoves ...... .............................13
Additions
Residential ..............
195
Swimming Pools ............................7
Additions
Commercial ...............
9
Roofing /Siding ............................134
Miscellaneous .....................
173
Garages /Carports ...........................12
Sheds....... ..............................9
*Includes I accessory apartment
Page 64 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) and
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC)
ROLE: To represent the interests of the four towns of Bedford,
Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln in matters pertaining to
Hanscom Field and developments in the surrounding area.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen to represent
Lexington: Peter Enrich, Selectman; Tony Galaitsis, Planning
Board; Kay Tiffany, Conservation; and Margaret Coppe.
Chairmanship rotates annually among the four towns; in 2000,
Lexington held the chair.
Meanwhile, MassPort has continued to modify its position as to
the proper role of Hanscom in the regional aviation system.
Until 1999, MassPort viewed Hanscom as a general aviation air-
port unsuited for commercial passenger service. Now, MassPort
characterizes Hanscom as a component of the regional commer-
cial aviation system, providing flights even to major markets
like New York. These changes have taken place without either
formal process or environmental review or open discussion with
the affected communities.
This has been a challenging year for HATS and the other bodies
(both public and voluntary) that monitor and seek to set reason-
able limits on aviation - related activity at Hanscom Field. Use of
the airport and the resultant impacts on our communities have
expanded rapidly, and the state and federal agencies responsible
for decision - making concerning Hanscom have been unrespon-
sive to community concerns.
Aviation activity at Hanscom has continued its rapid growth.
The number of flight operations, the share involving noisy jets,
and the number of nighttime operations have all escalated
sharply. At the same time, the number of complaints about noise
recorded by MassPort were at record levels.
The dramatic expansion of Shuttle America flights has been
most worrisome. From its initial operation of eight daily land-
ings and takeoffs in the fall of 1999, by the end of 2000 there
were 30. Flights to New York's LaGuardia Airport which
began in November marked the first entry of Hanscom into a
major market in direct competition with Logan flights. This
service was delayed for several months while the FAA initiat-
ed a historical impact review, required by federal law, which
was ultimately terminated before it had progressed beyond its
preliminary stages.
Lexington has joined with other communities, the National Park,
and a number of other historical and environmental organiza-
tions in bringing an appeal of the FAA's action in the Federal
Court of Appeals. That action is expected to reach resolution
sometime in 2001.
The Town, along with the other HATS communities, also
brought suit in the Massachusetts state courts challenging seri-
ous procedural improprieties in the way that MassPort arrived at
its initial decision to allow Shuttle America to fly out of
Hanscom, in planes larger than previously allowed for scheduled
commercial operations. Unfortunately, the State Court denied
the towns' motion for summary judgment on the critical issue in
the case MassPort's failure to afford the statutorily estab-
lished Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC) proper
opportunity to advise MassPort concerning its change in the
authorized uses of Hanscom Field.
Similarly, MassPort announced this summer its decision to under-
take significant renovations of the Hanscom terminal building,
which will improve and expand its capacity to serve commercial
passenger airlines. Neither HATS nor HFAC were afforded mean-
ingful opportunity for input concerning this additional commit-
ment to growth of commercial aviation at Hanscom.
These changes pose significant threats to our community, partic-
ularly because of the increased noise generated by the expanding
number of flights by increasingly noisy aircraft and because of
the significant additional ground traffic, particularly along the
Battle Road (Rte. 2A). These all will have impact on the histori-
cal properties maintained by the towns and by Minuteman
National Historical Park, including the Battle Road itself.
While there has been little recent success in stopping or contain-
ing Hanscom expansion, important steps have been taken that
should, over the coming years, strengthen our ability to protect the
towns' and region's interests. The Hanscom Field Advisory
Commission (HFAC), a body established by statute in 1980 to
represent the interests of the abutting towns, the various users of
Hanscom Field, and other interested constituencies, has been reor-
ganized and revitalized. In order to maximize HFAC's effective-
ness, and to ensure that the voices of the abutting towns were fully
represented, the four Hanscom towns each appointed members of
their Boards of Selectmen to fill the towns' seats on HFAC, where
they will become the rotating chairs of the Commission. With
overlapping membership between HFAC and HATS, a far closer
coordination of the activities of these two oversight bodies, and a
far more efficient use of their resources is possible.
HATS and its member towns have succeeded in building a range
of alliances that should provide new strength in our continuing
efforts to control Hanscom growth. A half -dozen neighboring
cities and towns have joined forces with the HATS towns in
adopting a joint resolution calling for a moratorium on further
expansions of Hanscom activity until Hanscom's role is assessed
in the context of a comprehensive regional study of transporta-
tion needs and their impact on environmental and historical
assets. The towns have also built strong working relationships
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 65
HATS and HFAC continued from previous page
with the leadership of Minuteman National Historical Park and
with citizen groups concerned about Hanscom issues, an
alliance that culminated in a joint filing of the appeal of the
FAA's decision allowing LaGuardia flights. Working together
with citizen organizations, we have also forged alliances with
groups and elected leaders from communities surrounding
Logan Airport, so that MassPort cannot pit the one set of com-
munities against the other. Finally, we have reinforced our close
working relationships with our congressional representatives,
and maintained close ties with our state legislators, all of whom
have provided crucial assistance during the year.
With these resources, and with the invaluable assistance of
hundreds of concerned and active citizens, we are moving ahead
on a number of fronts to address the continuing challenges
surrounding Hanscom Field. One of the biggest efforts in the
next year or two will be our participation in the preparation of
MassPort's latest update of its Generic Environmental Impact
Review (GEIR) for Hanscom, a process which will commence
early in 2001 and continue into 2002. At the same time, HATS
and HFAC will continue to closely monitor all further develop-
ments at and around Hanscom Field, and will continue to
aggressively pursue all avenues political, legal, and regula-
tory—to represent and protect the Town's interests.
Lexington Ad Hoc Tree Bylaw Committee
ROLE: To provide the 2001 Annual Town Meeting
with a proposal to create a bylaw regarding the care,
preservation and replacement of trees (public and pri-
vate) throughout Lexington; to consider making rec-
ommendations as to appropriate level of public and
private funding necessary to meet the explicit and
implicit requirements of this new bylaw; and to exam-
ine and investigate all necessary education programs
regarding tree planting and maintenance as well as to
make recommendations as to the most effective and
timely way for the Town to initiate and complete a
street tree inventory.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Stacey Bridge -
Denzak, Acting Chair John Frey, Bebe Fallick,
Matthew Foti, Ginna Johnson, Patrick Mehr, Susan
Solomon, Nell Walker, James Wood and Kathy Yates.
Staff. Brian Gilbert and David Pinsonneault. Active cit-
izen participants: Gerry Whiting and Eva Kasell.
Selectmen Liaison: Betty Eddison.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Committee decided to break up
into two subcommittees: one, chaired by Stacey
Bridge - Denzak, to study policy and to work on pro-
ducing a bylaw; the other, chaired by John Frey, to
work on a tree manual, public awareness, education,
inventory, staffing recommendations and funding.
The Tree Manual subcommittee helped prepare an
editorial piece for the Lexington Minuteman and
wrote several letters to the editor to educate the pub-
lic and to announce a public informational and input
meeting which was held in the Selectmen's meeting
room November 9. James Wood and Ginna Johnson
moderated the public meeting and the Committee
was gratified that they received very helpful com-
ments and recommendations from the 50 or more cit-
izens who attended.
In the Bylaw subcommittee, Patrick Mehr and James
Wood produced alternative bylaw drafts and the
Committee had discussions with the Town Manager,
Town Counsel and other town personnel regarding
merits and drawbacks of items therein. The
Committee is working diligently to resolve the many
issues involved and to produce reasonable articles for
the 2001 Town Meeting Warrant. Four articles are
under consideration: 1) to create a general bylaw for
trees, 2) to establish a permanent Tree Committee, 3)
to ask the Town to authorize funds for the purchase,
planting and care of approximately 100 trees, and 4)
to ask the Town to authorize funds to hire a consul-
tant and /or to hire or designate a part- or full -time
administrative person whose primary purpose will be
to administer the provisions of the new tree bylaw
including education programs and the development
of an ongoing tree inventory system for the Town.
Page 66 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Metropolitan State Task Force (Met State)
ROLE: To work with our counterparts in Belmont, Waltham,
the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), and the Division
of Capital Management (DCAM) to implement the Metropolitan
State (Met State) Reuse Plan. The reuse plan is an agreement
arrived at after extensive community involvement through the
Tri- Community Committee to effectively use the Met State tract
by adopting the following goals:
• Preserve and protect natural resources.
• Redevelop the site with a mix of publicly beneficial reuses.
• Consider the site as a whole without regard to municipal
boundaries.
• Carry out environmental clean up on the site as quickly as possible.
Under the reuse plan, Waltham will receive land for a golf
course, Lexington will develop the 35 -acre campus site for
housing, and the balance of the tract will remain open under the
stewardship of the MDC.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Joyce Miller, Natalie Riffin,
David Williams and Jeanne
Krieger supported by former
Planning Board member
Richard Canale. Key commu-
nity participants lent their
expertise to enhance the
team's effectiveness: John
Andrews, Jacqueline Division,
Kevin McGuire, Erna Greene,
Shirley Frawley and Robert
Pressman. Planning Director
Glenn Garber contributed con-
siderable effort to the process,
representing the Town on the
Tri- Community working
groups and helping the
Committee define its issues
and strategies.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Access Committee, a
task force of professional
planners and engineers from
the three communities and
two state agencies, met regu-
larly to hammer out a plan
for a road through the site.
Drafted a second amend-
ment to the Reuse Plan
which specifies the layout of
the access road, the neces-
sary local approvals, and the
timing for land transfers.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting interested developers to
bid on purchase of the Main Campus will be drafted that
includes the following elements:
• General Housing: Provide a variety of housing types, with a
primary orientation to senior citizens.
• Affordable Housing: Provide at least 25% of the housing
units as affordable.
• Support Services: Include community services (e.g., medical
care, childcare, art /hobby center, transportation, and conve-
nience store).
• Fiscal Issues: Generate revenue and avoid negative impacts.
• Site Development: Preserve the feeling of openness of the site,
rehabilitate existing buildings, if feasible, and employ architec-
tural detail that reinforces the historic character of the buildings.
• Development Impact: Ensure that traffic remains within the
normal day -to -day fluctuations of the traffic generated by the
former hospital operations.
Avenue Land Use Committee
ROLE: To assess and identify potential future municipal uses for town -owned land at the cor-
ner of Fletcher Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, known as the "Town Conscience Land."
Also charged to determine the appropriateness of designating this parcel as conservation or
park property and investigate and recommend possible ways to secure a role for Town Meeting
if changes from the existing use are proposed.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Cathy Abbott, Selectman; Stacey Bridge - Denzak,
Planning Board; Bebe Fallick, Conservation Commission; Fred Rosenberg, School Committee;
David Williams, Lexington Center Committee; Ted Page, Fletcher Avenue resident; Cindy
Savage, Fletcher Avenue resident; and David Rudner, Town Meeting Member. Staff support
provided by Town Manager's Office; technical assistance provided by Town Counsel and
Planning Department.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Agreed that future use of this parcel of land should be determined by Town Meeting. Also
agreed that changes in use designation should not be so restrictive as to prohibit development
completely, but some restrictions should be created to reduce concern within the community
that the parcel would be developed or the use changed without extensive public process.
• Recommended that any long -term solution should include consideration of this parcel as part
of a larger area master plan which would embody an open -space component.
• Adopted a Memorandum of Understanding between the Fletcher Avenue Land Use
Committee and the Board of Selectmen to provide security for the parcel while maintaining
flexibility for future planning. A certified copy will be filed with the deed.
• With its charge completed, the committee was dissolved at the end of Town Meeting 2000.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 67
Conservation Commission
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 70 $ 66
Expenses
Community Develop. Budget
Personnel
Full Time
1
1
Part Time
1
1
ROLE: To administer and enforce the State
Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131, s.40) and
the Town Bylaw for Wetlands Protection (Lexington
General Bylaws, Article XXXII); to promote and
develop natural resources; to protect the Town's five
watersheds; to acquire open land for passive recre-
ation; to create buffers between neighborhoods; and
to provide corridors for wildlife. During the past year
in addition to reviewing an increased number of pro-
jects under the state and town wetlands laws, the
Commission worked to encourage land owners to pre-
serve their open land b donating or selling it to the
p Y g g
Town or by placing a conservation restriction over it.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager with the
approval of the Selectmen for overlapping 3 -year
terms: Chair Joyce Miller, Vice -Chair Philip Hamilton,
Lisa Baci, Duke Bitsko, Bebe Fallick, Angela Frick,
and Richard Wolk. Associate Commissioners: Paul
Riffin, Community Gardens; David Williams, Land
Acquisition (both former Commissioners); Kay
Tiffany, HATS; Gary Fallick, Reed's Brook Project.
Caleb Warner's move to Bedford leaves a large gap in
the Associates; he was a conscientious monitor of the
Hardy's Pond Brook and the Cambridge Reservoir.
Marilyn Nordby, Conservation Administrator, retired,
and Karen Mullins was appointed to replace her. Linda
Gaudet is the Administrative Assistant.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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• Reviewed and acted on 28 Notices of Intent, 9 Requests for
Determinations, 3 Requests for Amendments to Orders of
Conditions, 2 Emergency Certifications, 3 Enforcement
Orders, 25 Certificates of Compliance, 3 Extension Permits,
and 2 Conservation Restrictions, with on -site inspections for
all of the above. Additionally, hearings under the Act and
Bylaw continue with the Town of Arlington's Reed's Brook
Project; with the Lexington Christian Academy proposed
development in the same watershed; and with the Winning
Farm, Inc. proposed subdivision off Blueberry Lane.
• Members also represent the Conservation Commission as
Selectmen appointees to: the Senior Center Site Selection
Committee, the Minuteman Bicycle Advisory Committee, the
Metropolitan Hospital Land Use Task Force, the Fletcher
Avenue Study, the Ad Hoc Tree Bylaw Committee, the
Middlesex County Land Use Task Force, and the Planning
Board Comprehensive Planning Committee.
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• Joyce Miller participated in a land use presentation sponsored
by the League of Women Voters, and Marilyn Nordby spoke
to the Lexington Garden Club about Lexington's brooks,
streams and watersheds.
The economic growth of the past few years and people's desire to
live in Lexington has greatly increased the work load for members
of the Commission. In addition to large projects such as the schools
and Route 2A, applications for development continue to increase
in regards to marginal land and tear - downs. The Commission's
responsibilities include site visits, hearings; meetings with appli-
cants, abutters, property managers, state and town boards, com-
mittees and subcommittees; and land management, watershed pro-
tection, and education. Some of the more complex issues have
required the Commission to appoint consultants to review them.
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Conservation Land Inventory
Summary 1964 - 2000
Year(s) Voted /Given
Acres
Total Cost
Fed. Reimb.
State Reimb.
Net Cost to Town
Total Land Acquisition
1299.8
$5,377
$335
$1
$3
Cataldo Reservation
'74'84*
5.4
6,150
6,150
Great Meadow Expansion
'74'82
1.9
3,857
3
Lillian Road at Munroe Brook
'92
1.1
transfer
Orchard Crossing
1 88 1 89#
8.5
gift
Whipple Hill
'63'66 - 7'74'77 *'94 #'95#
121.0
142,489
47,487
35,020
59
Bowman Park Expansion
'75
1.2
1800
900
900
Daisy Wilson
'78
8.0
75
37
37
Dunback Meadow
'65-6'72'77-8-9'80-1 *#
170.5
374
87,100
87
199,997
Liberty Heights
'74*
5.5
9,596
4,618
4,978
West Farm
'6 67 6' 77'8 5 *
12.8
323
12
310
Brookhaven
1 89#
3.3
gift
Concord Avenue Area
'71'79 #'94#
30.7
102,890
49
53,356
Hayden Woods
'69'77 -8'81*
78.9
152,598
68,304
38
45
Juniper Hill
'70'72'74#
28.4
120
56,872
63,541
Metropolitan State Hospital
'73#
6.2
gift
Philbrook Terrace
1 89#
2.0
gift
Waltham Line
'77*
12.0
transfer
Waltham Street Farms
'72'76 -7 *#
41.5
300,450
154
146
Upper Vine Brook
'72'75 -6'95*
34.0
121
5503
65
Lower Vine Brook/Pinard Woods
'68-9'75'78-9'8 1' 85 *#
98.5
339,235
42
147,200
149
Munroe Brook Pond
'85#
3.1
gift
Pheasant Brook Estates I
'85'89#
4.6
gift
Pheasant Brook Estates II
1 90#
29.7
gift
Shaker Glen
'73
16.8
85
41,143
44,493
Tower Park Expansion
'87
2.3
18000
18000
Chiesa Farm
'76'85
23.1
1
46
1
Hammer Hill
'79
0.9
gift
Parker Meadow
'76'79'80
17.7
237,000
60
177
Willard's Woods Expansion
'64'66'67'79 *'95*
103.2
116,786
32,906
17,997
65
Woodland Bird Sanctuary
1 89#
7.2
gift
Burlington Strip
'71'77*
8.6
106
106
Paint Mine
'75'77*
35.5
8
200
6,811
Simonds Brook North
'70'76 -7'82#
57.7
291,736
38,526
131
121,610
Simonds Brook South
'68'70'79
20.7
49
19
12
18
Turning Mill Pond
'77'78'85#
9.7
5,000
5
Turning Mill Road
1 89#
4.4
gift
Hastings Sanctuary
'71
1.7
600
6
Meagherville /Pine Meadow
' 66' 77 * #' 95 *
90.0
gift /transfer
Meagherville Lots
'91#'93#'94#
0.5
gift
Poor Farm
'83*
10.7
transfer
Valley Road
'82*
3.2
transfer
128 Greenbelt
'78*
11.7
transfer
Bates Road
1 91*
9.3
transfer
Cranberry Hill
'77
24.6
73,929
15
58,728
Fiske Hill
'78'84*
10.2
transfer
Idylwilde
'75
9.4
20000
10000
10000
Katandin Woods
'77'80'89#
37.5
185
85
100
Tophet Swamp
1 81*
25.5
transfer
Sutherland Woods
'95*
24.9
transfer
Brown Homestead
'95*
6.0
trade
Augusta Land
'96
8.0
150,000
150
Hennessy's Field
1 99*
10.0
transfer
* All /part town -owned transfer
# All /part gift
Another 150 acres are protected by restrictions
and easements given to the town by residents. The largest are: Munroe Brook, 65.7 acres;
Tophet Swamp /Kiln
Brook, 34.3 acres; Potter's Pond, 15.1 acres; and Vine Brook, 9 acres. The others are as small as .01 acre. Boston Edison Company licenses 26.4 acres.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
LexHAB— Lexington Housing Assistance Board
ROLE: To provide affordable housing
for low- and moderate - income families;
to administer the Muzzey Condomi-
nium resale restrictions; and to consult
with other Town boards on privately
developed residential developments
containing affordable units. At this
time, LexHAB has 46 dwelling units
which are rented under 1 -year leases:
33 attached units (7 one - bedroom, 23
two - bedroom, and 3 three - bedroom
units in four developments) and 13
scattered site dwelling units (1 two -
bedroom, 2 three- bedroom and 8 four -
bedroom single family homes and a 2-
family three - bedroom duplex). Rental
income covers our operating expenses
and capital requirements.
APPOINTED by the Board of
Selectmen for overlapping 3-year
terms: Chair Marshall Derby, Nancy
Cannalonga, David Eagle, William
Hays, Gerry Howell, Donald Wilson,
and Martha Wood. Selectman liaison
Cathy Abbott; Joan Wall office manager.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Construction completed on the
Sedge Road single - family house.
This house was not built with the
usual collaborative effort of
Minuteman Science - Technology
High School, the Lexington Rotary
Club, and LexHAB since the High
School was too busy working on
another project on its campus. Dave
Eagle coordinated the building
effort, which included many sub-
contractors who are also Lexington
Rotary Club members. As always,
all of the funding for construction
was from LexHAB.
• Completed the build -up of
LexHAB's cash position in prepa-
ration for the possible conversion
of Kahtandin Woods to a condo-
minium development. If that were
to happen, LexHAB could pur-
chase the 26 affordable units and
maintain them as affordable units
at no cost to the Town.
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ROLE: To provide decent, safe, affordable housing for low - income residents.
ELECTED: Chairman Nicholas Santosuosso, Nancy Cannalonga,
Treasurer; Leona W. Martin, Assistant Treasurer; Commissioner Leo P.
McSweeney.
APPOINTED: Executive Director Ann Whitney and, appointed by the
Governor, Vice Chairman Sandra Aghababian.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Received a $120,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for modernization work for Countryside Village and
Scattered Sites.
• Administered approximately 340 units of public housing and Section 8
Choice Vouchers.
• Opened the Section 8 Choice Voucher list for the first time in six years and
have 200 applicants on the waiting list.
• Working with the LABB program to help train students.
• Received a $70,000 grant from the Department of Housing and
Community Development for painting at Vynebrooke Village.
Page 70 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Front, left to right: Martha Wood, Nancy Cannalonga, Cathy Abbott. Rear; left to right:
Donald Wilson, Marshall Derby, Bill Hays.
Expenditures
COA Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 135
$ 133
COA Expenses
$ 153
$ 153
Youth Services
$ 71
$ 71
Developmentally Disabled
$ 13
$ 13
Veterans' Payroll
$ 26
$ 22
Veterans' Expenses
$ 10, 8 5 5
$ 21
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Part Time
4
4
Social Services Department
ROLE: To work with the community, town departments, gov-
ernmental agencies and the schools to identify needs; and then
plan, monitor, and facilitate programs to address them.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director Heather
Hartshorn Sweeney.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Served 97 seniors in their homes as part of the Senior Health
Monitor program offering blood pressure checks and assis-
tance with medication.
• Held events dealing with health issues attended by more than
170 people.
Provided support for 86 individuals and respite for their fam-
ilies through the Adult Social Day Care, located at 20 Mill
Street in Lincoln. The fee - for - service program allows individ-
uals to participate in meaningful activities that provide intel-
lectual stimulation, social interaction opportunities, and phys-
ical conditioning to assist impaired elders in maintaining inde-
pendent living skills. Support services are provided for an
average of 74 families per month.
• 18 eligible home owners participated in the Property Tax
Work Off program, giving almost 1500 hours of service to
school and town departments.
• Provided case management for 250 Lexington individuals.
• Monitored the Town Meeting's appropriation to Wayside
Replace, a program that served 150 children and families in
Lexington through direct counseling service as well as pre-
ventative programs.
• Monitored the Town's contribution to the Central Middlesex
Association for Retarded Citizens, a program that employs 24
people from Lexington.
• In cooperation with Minuteman Senior Services, provided
11,000 Meals on Wheels and about 5500 Congregate Meals.
Managed Senior Center program and operation. The Senior
Center's goal is to create a challenging environment in which
Lexington Seniors over age 60 can both benefit from and con-
tribute to the joys and satisfactions of lifelong learning.
Professionals and volunteers lead groups organized around
finance, health, physical fitness, fine and applied arts, poetry,
government, current events, dance, music, travel, day trips,
computers, film, history, Eastern and Western spirituality,
games, and perhaps most importantly, enjoy the company and
support of their friends and neighbors.
• Provided a wide range of daytime classes in partnership with
Lexington Community Education.
• Conducted outreach collaborative projects with the Chinese -
speaking community of Lexington, funded by a grant awarded
by the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs. Events included
a Chinese New Year Celebration, movies, culture - sharing
lunches, maj jong, and English as Second Language classes.
• Mailed 44,000 newsletters, all collated by volunteers.
• Began the Accreditation Process for the Senior Center.
• Recommended 17 families for assistance to the Trustees of
Public Trusts and spent $5,441 in response to emergency
needs for food, rent, utility bills, and other living expenses.
• Recommended to the Fund for Lexington Committee grants to
seven families totaling $11,510. These expenditures range
from a rent deposit and furniture for a fire victim to extended
day care scholarships and a roof repair.
• Volunteers managed many of the day -to -day aspects of the
department including the Friend to Friend program, the Senior
Center Library and receptionists, and the Fix -It Shop. Interns
from a variety of local social work schools managed cases.
These efforts are worth almost $220,000.
• Provided staff for the Council on Aging, the Human Service
Committee, the Fair Housing and Human Relations
Committees, the Enablement Committee, and Lexfest as well
as the Town's No Place for Hate campaign.
• Jim Nicoloro received the Minuteman cane award for out-
standing dedication and service to Lexington.
Veterans' Services
Two veterans and veterans' widows received financial
assistance. Daily living expenses and health insurance
were reimbursed by the Massachusetts Department of
Veterans' Services at the rate of 75 percent. Expenditures
were made through the Veterans' Clerk, Stephen Baran
and were approved by the Veterans' Agent, John Ryan.
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regard to their changing social, educational, and health - related
needs. The COA represents the Town's interests in providing ser-
vices to meet the needs of seniors in conjunction with the
Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs and the Federal
Administration on Aging. The professional staff and volunteers
are dedicated to providing information, education, recreation
and social services to the Town's seniors and their families, sup-
porting their independence and promoting their intellectual well
being. The Senior Center attracts many participants, volunteers,
and supporters from the community.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Jacqueline
Davison, Phyllis Rand, Anne Kriebel, Donald Graham, Leo
McSweeney, Carol Murphy, Jane Trudeau, Marilyn Campbell,
Marian Cohen, Ron Colwell, and Dan Fenn. The Board thanks
outgoing Chair Clark Cowen and Margaret Jemison, member.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Received a $50,000 appropriation from Town Meeting to
begin site analysis for a new Senior Center. Numbers of
seniors in Lexington predicted to increase to 8,133 by 2010. In
May, the Selectman appointed a committee to select sites for
the Council on Aging to analyze.
• The Education Committee continued to develop program-
ming for the Senior Center, Women's Day and Post Grad for
a Day which continued to be the most popular event run at the
Senior Center.
• Received reports on the variety of programs that the Social
Services Department provides to seniors.
Fair Housing and Human Relations Committee
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Co- Chairs
Margaret Cole and Thomas Montanari. Florence A.
Baturin, Jeffrey Collins, Michelle Ekanem, Beverly
Goodridge, Jean Hibino, Jedediah Snyder, Pat Taylor and
associate Mary Haskell. Resigned: Bensen Chiou, Ralph
Clifford, Kathryn Davis, Jedediah Snyder, Dan Fenn.
Selectmen liaison Catherine Abbott. Staff Stephen Baran,
Fair Housing and Human Relations Director.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The scarcity of affordable housing was the year's
major issue. Representatives of groups concerned with
affordable housing such as the Waltham Alliance to
Create Housing (WATCH) and LexHab were invited to
speak on this topic so that the Committee could
become well informed.
• Produced a brochure entitled "Diversity is our Goal"
describing Lexington as a desirable place in which to
live with a belief in the value of diversity. Groups from
the Town and community active in supporting these
values were featured in the brochure.
• Successfully encouraged the formation of an
Affirmative Action Working Group whose aim was to
promote a proactive stance in the hiring and retention
of qualified persons of previously excluded groups.
• Reviewed voting procedures, in the interest of fairness
and acceptance and respect for diversity.
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First row, left to right: Don Graham, Anne Kriebel, Jacqueline
Davison, Phyllis Rand. Second row, left to right: Leo
McSweeney, Heather Hartshorn- Sweeney (director), Carol
Murphy, Jane Trudeau. Third row, left to right: Ron Colwell,
Irving Rothman, Dan Fenn, Jr
Human Services Committee
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Co- Chairs Barbara
Ciampa and Helen Cravis; Macy Delong; Robert Dentler,
Rosalyn Gittleman; Steven Kelly; Khalil Khatri. Resigned:
Nancy Bartlett; Eva Glick; and Gregory Kotonias- Payne.
Selectmen liaison Cathy Abbott. Human Services Coordinator
and staff, Stephen Baran.
ROLE: To identify needs in the community in the area of
human services, and to recommend policy and allocation of
resources in this area. The Committee provides an avenue for
citizens to make public their programs and priorities. It attempts
to connect resources with regional, private, and state agencies to
prevent duplication and to maximize benefit to the community.
The Committee analyzes funding requests for human services
that are then presented to the Selectmen and Town Meeting.
HIGHLIGHTS:
In the course of carrying out the Selectmen's charge to ascertain
need, all committee members were linked with various groups
in town: Barbara Ciampa served on the Vision 20/20 committee
concerned with fostering a
sense of community. In addi- a `. WO
tion, she represented the
Committee at the Pre - School r �
Directors' Association and „a
the Early Childhood
Education Group. Khalil
Khatri served on the Health
Protection Advisory Council.
Rosalyn Gittleman attended
meetings of the Support
Committee for Battered
Women and the Central
Middlesex Association for
Retarded Persons. Christine
Yedica was liaison to the
Council on Aging, and
Steven Kelly was the repre-
sentative to the schools and
reported on many youth
issues. Helen Cravis repre-
sented the committee on the
Domestic Violence Response
Team and the No Place for
Hate campaign as well as
attending Advisory
Committee meetings of
Wayside Replace. Macy
Delong was concerned with -1
issues of homelessness and
affordable housing while
Robert Dentler provided link-
age to gay and lesbian student initiatives. Appearances were
made before the committee by Phyllis Rolfe Silverman, board
member of The Children's Room; the Welcoming Committee of
the First Parish Church; Wayside Replace; the Domestic
Violence Response Team and Parenting Resource Associates.
• The Committee heartily supported diversity undertakings in
Town such as the No Place for Hate campaign and the Council
on Aging's Outreach to Chinese - American Seniors project.
Enablement Committee
This subcommittee of the Human Services Committee includ-
ed: Chairman Robert Harris, Darlene Adams, Christine Chase,
Pat and John Gardiner, Michael Martignetti, Dan Murphy, and
Martin Quinlan. It continued to investigate architectural barri-
ers and make recommendations for remedies to the Town and
local businesses. The Board of Selectmen approved new hand-
icapped parking spaces in front of the post office and on
Waltham Street.
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Seated, left to right: Rosalyn Gittleman, Helen Cravis, Barbara Ciampa. Standing, left to right:
Cathy Abbott, Stephen Baran, Christine Yedica.
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Front row, seated left to right: Jacqueline Snare, Kristen Ritchie, Tori Tassone, and Kristen Cahill. Middle row, left to
right: Lisa Mirabella, Jenna Busa, Andrew Busa, Johanna Burbidge, Lauren Perry, Alexis Weiss, and Julie Fentin. Rear;
left to right: Kathy Litchfield, Mrs. Barter, Tracy Cole, Paul Lloyd, Anthony Modoono, Jim LaMarca, Dan McLaughlin,
James Wrigley, Mrs. Kelley, Mr: Lucente, Mr: Cole, Lauren Olmsted, Rebecca Fentin, and Courtney Bensen.
ROLE: To provide and promote community service HIGHLIGHTS:
opportunities for high school students. • Cared for the LYC island by planting flowering shrubs
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Nancy and bulbs twice a year.
Barter, advisors Steve Cole, Beverly Kelley, and Douglas • Served Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at the
Lucente. Council on Aging.
APPOINTED by the LYC Chairman: Youth Advisors . participated in the Patriots' Day Parade.
2000 -2001
• Conducted January winter clothing drive for the homeless.
President Jenna Busa
•Visited two elementary schools in February for storytelling.
Co -Vice Presidents T.J. Porter
Kristen Ritchie • Held March ice cream sundae event with residents of
Dana Home.
Secretary Lauren Olmsted
• Went Christmas caroling at the senior villages.
Treasurer Bob Litchfield
• Visited the Lotting School in the spring.
Student Coordinators Andrew Busa
Julie Fentin • Ran a car wash at the Fire Department to fundraise for
Jim LaMarca program expenses.
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Cary Memorial Library
ROLE: To pro-
vide materials,
resources, and
services that pro-
mote lifelong
learning and cul-
tural enrichment,
enhance public
school curricula,
promote reading
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY00
FY99
$1
257,878
$ 976
$ 238,793
Personnel
Full Time
Part Time
29
31
28
37
Circulation
698
635
Attendance
602
588
as central to literacy, initiate a dynamic program of reading for
preschoolers, and provide electronic access to information.
The library's governing body, established by the will of Maria
Hastings Cary, is the Board of Library Trustees consisting of the
Town's settled ministers, principal clergy of each congregation
in Town, Selectmen, and School Committee.
The Executive Committee is elected by the Trustees: Chair Rev. Dr.
Peter Meek, Vice Chair Elizabeth Eddison, Cathy Abbott, Scott
Burson, and Rev. Jed Snyder. Susan Elberger resigned March 2000.
The Executive Committee in turn appoints the Advisory
Committee: Chair Stephen Krensky, Sara Chase, Edwin Cox,
Audrey Friend, Ione Garing, Isabel Jankelson, Marilyn Mairson,
Theodore Mairson, Walter Pierce, and Ann Wallace.
APPOINTED by the Board of Library Trustees: Carol A.
Mahoney, Director since 1995.
Great American Public Libraries
Cary Memorial Library!
For the third year in a row, Cary Memorial Library was named in
the Hennen Report as one of the outstanding libraries in the coun-
try in the 10,000- 90,000 population category. The January 2000
issue of American Libraries included Cary Memorial Library in
its annual ranking of libraries judged to be the nation's finest.
Library Building Project
In May, the Permanent Building Committee met with the Historic
Districts Commission which approved the plans for the renovation
of Cary Memorial Library and issued a Certificate of
Appropriateness. The Library Building Committee began holding
regular joint meetings with the Permanent Building Committee at
the library. Construction documents are being completed for
review and the library renovation project will go out to bid in 2001.
Cary Memorial Library closed its doors to the public on
November 4, 2000 and readied itself for the move to its tempo-
rary quarters in Cary Hall. Loyal patrons rushed to check out
materials that would not be due back until January 2, 2001. A
farewell celebration was held November 18, 2000 and citizens
were invited to participate in a variety of activities basketball,
face - painting, screaming tunnel, making mobiles and book-
marks, writing farewell messages on the Piper Gallery walls, and
bidding against one another at the auction of library furniture.
While much of the staff was devoting its attention to moving the
library's collection either to Cary Hall or to storage, other mem-
bers were taking a complete inventory of all library shelving and
furniture which was then either allocated for use at Cary Hall,
sold at the moving out auction, or offered to schools and other
libraries for their use. Ruth Lynn, Supervisor of the Children's
Services and Sarah Nisenson, Technical Services Supervisor
were named co- chairs of the move and were responsible for
overseeing the creation of a "move calendar," the allocation of
staff responsibilities for all aspects of the move, keeping staff
abreast of all new developments, and making sure they adhered
to the move timeline.
Meanwhile, the East Lexington Branch prepared to serve as
Lexington's only library while the move was accomplished. Staff
members from main library departments were scheduled to help
with the increased usage, and additional PCs were added to cope
with the extra demand for Internet and other electronic resources.
Technology
The beginning of 2000 saw the successful addressing of all Y2K
issues and the library moved right into planning for the move. A
key component of this planning was to keep library patrons and
the citizens of Lexington informed of the Library's plans.. The
debut of the Cary Memorial Library web page (www.caryli-
brary.org), designed by the library Web Team, provides an excel-
lent means of communicating in pictures as well as words all
that is going on at Cary Library and the East Lexington Branch.
Newly appointed Head of Technology, Margaret Donovan, over-
saw the development and implementation of the web page, the
creation of a technology plan for the new library, the East
Lexington Branch migration to an all PC environment, the devel-
opment of technical training for the library staff, and the initia-
tion of a software /hardware inventory database. Ms. Donovan,
who worked part -time at Cary Library while obtaining her MLS,
joined the library staff full time in 1999 as Public Services
Librarian and became Technology Librarian in April 2000.
Overall, technology has continued to streamline library opera-
tions. Over 85% of the library patrons who reserve materials now
receive online notification via email and over 60% receive online
notification of overdues, reducing staff time and cutting postage
costs. A report from the Minuteman Library Network indicates
that over 3000 Lexington patrons have registered for this elec-
tronic notification, one of the highest percentages in the network.
Adult Services
Adult Services focused on planning for the move to Cary Hall and
deciding which two - thirds of the library's collection to store. The
professional librarians of all departments (Children's, Technical
Services, and Reference) began an intensive scrutiny of the entire
collection in order to arrive at the most effective utilization of the
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 75
Cary Memorial Library continued from previous page
collection in temporary quarters. It was agreed that, because the
bulk of older adult materials were available from other libraries in
the network, the library would concentrate on making available at
Cary Hall children's, young adult, recently published adult books,
and audio - visual materials. While analyzing the collection, certain
key subject areas in which currency of information is critical were
carefully examined and updated medicine, law, business, and
travel. Extensive purchases of the most recent titles in these sub-
jects were made to ensure the accuracy of information.
Unique titles in the paperback collection were incorporated into
the general adult fiction collection, thus making many genre
titles more readily available to those not accustomed to brows-
ing in the paperbacks. In the course of incorporating these titles,
it was decided to create another genre category (in addition to
mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and westerns) romance.
Romance titles are interfiled with general adult fiction but now
can be easily identified by the romance sticker on the spine.
Following the suggestion of long -time patron Norman Stolz, the
library instituted a "Books You Might Have Missed" shelf.
Changed quarterly, the collection is designed to call patrons'
attention to books that other readers consider noteworthy.
Introduced during National Library Week, the books selected by
Mr. Stolz remained on display through July when they were
replaced by a selection of staff favorites. Space limitations at
Cary Hall make it impossible to continue this while the library
is in temporary quarters, but it will be reinstituted when the ren-
ovated Cary Memorial Library is re- opened.
Reference Services
With the advent of the Internet and electronic databases provid-
ed by the Metrowest Region and the Minuteman Library
Network, patrons have come to expect increasingly sophisticat-
ed reference assistance on a wide variety of complex questions.
The Cary Memorial Library Reference Department answered a
total of 32,956 questions from January 1 until October 31, 2000.
(Projections for the full calendar year would give a total of
49,434, an increase of 1074 from the previous year.)
Patron use of the six PCs devoted to the Internet is almost constant
during all the hours the library is open. Reference Department
staff members are responsible for signing people up for 12,270
sessions on five of the six PCs; the sixth PC is an Internet Express
which allows usage on a first -come, first -serve basis for 15 min-
utes. Use of the Internet terminals is limited to 30 minutes.
While the staff continued to instruct patrons in both the use of
the online catalog and databases as well as the Internet, demand
for instruction on the online catalog declined in the second half
of the year. Overall, the Reference Department conducted 45
classes in the Internet and 31 in the online catalog. Classes were
curtailed somewhat in the second half of the year because of
staff shortages in the department.
Despite staff shortages, comprehensive weeding and evaluation of
the Reference Collection prior to moving to Cary Hall continued,
as did staff attendance at a variety of seminars and workshops.
Much of the training enabled staff members to keep abreast of new
developments in electronic databases; however, Jean Kelly, the
new member of the department in charge of historical collections,
attended a day -long session on genealogy and family history.
Children's Services
Children's programs were more popular than ever this year at Cary
Memorial Library. A total of 8754 patrons attended 230 programs
including preschool storytimes, drop -in Winter and Spring story -
times, laptime baby storytimes, preschool film programs, knitting
workshops, and drop -in craft programs as well as the ever - popular
events connected with the summer reading program. A concert by
Peter and Ellen Allard officially opened the summer reading pro-
gram "Open Books, Open Frontiers," which attracted 1530 children
who read a total of 32,096 hours (this reflects a 10% increase in par-
ticipants from 1999 and a 31 % increase in the total number of hours).
The demand for books and reference service remained as intense
as ever. Children's room staff answered a total of 22,334 reference
questions and circulated a total of 218,235 items during January
to October. (The children's room was closed in November and
December in preparation for the move to Cary Hall.)
While much of the staff's energies were focused on the move,
some new features were introduced. A grant from Community
Partnerships for Children, Communities United, Inc. in 1999
provided initial funding for a Parent /Teacher Collection which
has grown to over 400 books, videotapes, and audiotapes. Two
new PCs for public access were installed in the Children's room
one of which was designated for Internet use. In conjunction
with this, Ruth Lynn, Supervisor of Children's Services, pre-
pared a brochure for parents on children's use of the Internet
which outlines rules for the use of the Internet in the Cary
Memorial Library Children's Room. (Use of terminals is limited
to children age 11 and younger; children or their caretakers must
show a library card or some form of identification before using
the terminal; and use of the terminal is limited to informational,
recreational, and educational purposes.)
Technical Services
The year 2000 has seen an intensive effort on the part of the
Technical Services staff to simplify call numbers in several areas
in order to make patron browsing easier and more effective.
Computer books were grouped together by programming lan-
guage which was also identified on the spine labels. Surnames
replaced the first letter followed by a "cutter number" on the
labels in the biography section, making it a great deal easier for
patrons to identify subjects of biographies.
Prior to the move, historic materials were thoroughly inventoried
(especially items in the map collection) and placed in appropriate
packaging for archival materials and while the library was closed, the
staff of the Technical Services Department took advantage of the
opportunity to mend and recover many books that were heavily worn.
East Lexington Branch Library
This year has been one of many changes for the East Lexington
Branch Library. In January the first Cary Library book group
was started. Limited to Lexington residents , the group meets the
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Cary Memorial Library continued from previous page
first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 -8:00 p.m. to discuss fic-
tion titles selected by group members and two leaders from the
staff Robin Paul and Robin Brenner.
In September a taped phone message of open hours and direc-
tions to the branch was instituted and a cell phone was added to
allow staff members to answer questions that require use of a
computer away from the circulation desk, or to move to various
areas of the library during the phone call.
October saw the introduction of four new PCs and the transformation
of the Branch into an all PC environment in preparation for its role
as the only library in Lexington during November and December
while the main library was in the process of moving to Cary Hall.
Personnel Highlights and Changes
• Cynthia Johnson became Assistant Director. She replaced
Connie Rawson who left in March 1999 to become Acting
Head and then Head of MIS for the Town.
• Margaret Donovan became Head of Technology, a position
that was created in place of Head of Adult Services, the posi-
tion vacated by Cynthia Johnson.
• Rosa Tsai, Reference Librarian, left for temporary residence in
Washington, DC.
• Julie Triessl, Reference Librarian, retired as did Judy Dec, who
worked in the Circulation and Audio - Visual Departments, and
part- timers Barbara Page, Barbara Fiske, and Adele Barnes.
• Heather Vandermillen left her full -time position as Reference and
Young Adult Librarian in order to be at home with her new child,
but will continue part -time in Reference, and Sharon Kelly from
the Children's Department left to become a full -time mother.
• New staff members include Children's Librarian Melissa
Butka, Public Services Librarian Ziping Wu, Reference
Librarian in charge of historical collections Jean Kelly, Young
Adult and Reference Librarian Pam Ikauniks, Library
Technician in the Children's Department Deanna Briggs, and
Library Technician Jenn Webb.
Trustees Budget
Income
Trustee Dividends /$4000 interest per month .........
$ 48
Fines, Fees .............................. ...............................
87
Copy Service ........................... ...............................
2
Lost Material ........................... ...............................
4
Miscellaneous /Unspecified Contributions .............
18
Postage .................................... ...............................
1
Total Income ........................... ..............................$
162,346.61
Expenses
Library Equipment .................. ...............................
$ 2
Library Supplies ...................... ...............................
13
Professional Development /Training /Recruitment ......
19
Trustee Expenses .................... ...............................
192.63
Library Materials .................... ...............................
115
Children's Department ............ ...............................
4
Total Expenses ........................ ..............................$
155,667.24
Library Benefactors
Anderson, Mona .............................$
2
Beal ........ ..............................$
1
Book Purchase ..............................$
1
Laura M. Brigham ...........................
$ 3
Leroy & Geneva Brown .......................$
2
Alice Butler Cary ............................
$ 2
Maria Hastings Cary .........................
$ 400
Edith J. Childs ..............................
$ 300
Pearl Toback Feld ............................
$ 666
Ann E. Ferry . ..............................$
3
Goodwin Musical ............................
$ 1
The Rev. Harold T. Handley ....................
$ 1
Lewis L. Hoyt ..............................$
1
Nelson W. Jenny ............................$
2
Diane Lund .. ..............................$
4
James & Pauline McDevitt .....................$
6
Sue Medeiros ...............................
$ 949
Emma Ostram Nichols ........................$
1
Paulina Burbank Peirce .......................$
1
Jane Phinney . ..............................$
300
Sarah Elizabeth Raymond .....................$
2
Kurt Reizes . ...............................
$ 1
Caira Robins . ..............................$
300
Beryl M. Safford ............................$
1
George W Sarano. ...........................$
300
Warren Sherburne ...........................$
4
Abbie C. Smith .............................$
1
James Stuart Smith ...........................$
11
Gerald Sussman .............................$
1
War Parents Book Memorial ...................$
1
Wellington Library ...........................
$ 1
Subtotal ..... ..............................$
363,887
Campaign for the New Century
Ethan Bogen . ..............................$
6
Evelyn & Samuel Borshay .....................$
3
Francis Bradley .............................$
1
William F. Buckley ..........................$
5
Chang Chili & Yenshew Lynn Chao ..............$
1
Chinese Heritage ............................$
2,900
Cox Family Gift .............................$
5
Robert T. Davison ...........................$
3
John C. Eddison .............................$
6
Frederick Cowing Frick .......................$
5,697
Manfred Friedman ...........................$
4
Albert Gallatin Friend ........................$
3
Olive Russell Frost ...........................$
5
Robert Wendell Hannam ......................$
2
Harriet B. Hathaway .........................$
1
Robert C. Hilton .............................
$ 1
Larry & Sophia Ho ...........................$
3
Indian /American Fund ........................$
16
Kelley Family ..............................$
2
Margaret F. Kinley ...........................$
2
Rae Cecilia Kipp ............................$
8
Krensky Family Fund .........................$
3,250
Robert LaMantia ............................$
1
Oscar & Stella Liu ...........................$
1
John N. Pierce ..............................$
2
Science & Technology Fund ....................$
4
Stanley Hill American Legion Post 38 ............$
2
Sinai Family .. ..............................$
3
Edward C. Stone ............................$
4
Wilson /Furey /F. Schofield .....................$
2
Winsten Fund ...............................
$ 1
William T. Wu ..............................$
2
Subtotal ..... ..............................$
123,496
Total ....... ..............................$
487,383
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Recreation Department and Committee
Expenditures
FY00
FY99
$ 387,303
$ 352
Payroll
Expenses *
$ 707,998
$ 697
Personnel
Full Time
5
5
SeasonabPart Time
+200
+200
Expenses include all Recreation expenditures (including Pine
Meadows Golf Course) financed by the Recreation Enterprise
Fund through user fees.
ROLE: To plan and administer public playgrounds and
recreational centers in the Town and to expand and pro-
mote recreation, leisure activities, play, sports, and phys-
ical education.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Sandra Shaw,
Vice Chair Pamela Varrin, Don Chisholm, Rick
DeAngelis and Richard Neumeier. Director: Karen
Simmons since 1996.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Offered a wide variety of recreational opportunities
for individuals of all ages and abilities. Over 112,000 Se '
participated in recreation programs through the righ
Recreation Department this year. The Department has Da
responded to the demand for youth activities during
the school year by offering additional after - school programs.
ted, left to right: Sandra Shaw and Karen Simmons. Standing, left to
t: Frederick DeAngelis, Richard Neumeier, Donald Chisholm, and
vid Pinsonneault, DPW.
With the exception of a few contracted program areas, no fee
increases were imposed. In 1999, there had been several
adjustments, both at Pine Meadows and in the recreation pro-
gram area. This past year resulted in another long golf season
at Pine Meadows that generated good revenue (however,
down 8.5% or about $67,000 from our "all -time best" year of
1999 because of several rainy weekends.) All things consid-
ered, the bottom -line status of the Recreation Enterprise Fund
continues its recovery from the difficult financial straits it was
in 3 -4 years ago.
Pine Meadows enjoyed a third straight banner year since the
course's major upgrading at holes 5 and 9. A new fleet of
leased golf carts was acquired for the start of this golf season.
In addition, cart paths were rerouted and extended on holes 5
and 9; practice hitting stations were added next to the club-
house; drainage problems next to Green 4 were resolved; the
area to the left and behind Green 9 was reconfigured with new
mounding; tree plantings continued; and sand trap improve-
ments were made. The long awaited completion of the auto-
mated irrigation and sprinkler system (Art. 29, 1999 Town
Meeting) happened in the fall, with the installation of
upgrades on holes 1 through 5.
• The athletic playing fields have been in greater demand due to
an increase in youth and adult leagues, which include soccer,
lacrosse, baseball, softball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee.
Currently there is more demand for fields than available
space. More than 30 different organizations (including the
schools) requested season field permits for their teams, with
over 41,000 reservation hours granted.
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Last year's progress addressing the pressing need for addi-
tional soccer or multi -use fields suffered a major setback this
year when the preliminary planning for a new elementary
school at the Harrington complex concerned the possibility of
the new school's being sited on one or more of the
existing /planned soccer fields. Until the school siting issue is
resolved, actions regarding the construction of the new field
(Art. 30, 1999 Town Meeting) have been suspended. In the
meantime, the Parks Department continues to respond to the
challenge of maintaining existing fields including the period-
ic rotation of fields out -of -play for major reconditioning.
Finally, plans to include several outdoor recreation improve-
ments at the High School and Middle Schools as part of the
school modernization package have been approved for reim-
bursable funding by the State. Initial preparations are under-
way to implement the multi -phase project, starting with the
bleachers at the High School football field and improvements
to the Center track facility. Upgrading athletic fields at all
three sites is part of the plan.
Capitalizing on the outstanding year the Recreation Enterprise
experienced in 1999, the Recreation Committee proposed, and
the 2000 Town Meeting approved, the use of Enterprise funds
to build a new play structure at Sutherland Park. This project
was put on a fast track and, with the collaboration of the Parks
Department crew, the design and installation of yet another
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ADA- compliant facility was completed in the fall of 2000,
just a few weeks after the Sutherland neighborhood conduct-
ed their second Annual Park Beautification Day.
The 2000 Town Meeting approved two facility improvement
projects for the aquatics program. The first, Art. 11, concerned
a number of rehabilitation issues at the Center Pool complex.
The replacement of pool covers for all four pools and the
replacement and reconditioning of the filter system septas
have already been completed. Design work for the shade
pavilions is complete and an order has been placed.
Installation before the next swim season is planned. The sec-
ond project, Art. 12, calls for the installation of an ADA-
compliant boardwalk to allow wheelchair accessibility to the
Old Reservoir. Design work for this project is complete and
installation is planned for Spring 2001.
Cary Lecture Series
ROLE: To provide a variety of free, educational, and
entertaining events open to all citizens of Lexington
in accordance with the directions of the wills of the
Cary sisters.
APPOINTED by the Moderator: Co- Chairs Arthur
Katz and James Cowan, Susan Wilson, Susan
Rockwell, associate members Barbara Palant and
Joseph Brain.
HIGHLIGHTS:
With our traditional home at Cary Memorial Hall
unavailable, spring programs were held in the
Gillespie Auditorium at Lexington High School. When
that venue became unavailable for the fall season,
Hancock Church and the Museum of Our National
Heritage offered the use of their facilities. A return to
the High School is expected in the fall of 2001.
January brought nearly 1000 people, one of the
largest crowds in our history, to the High School for
"From Generation to Generation: A Celebration of Jewish
Culture," featuring the choirs of both Temple Emunah and
Temple Isaiah, the Klezmer Conservatory Band, and Reb
Moshe Waldoks, a renowned rabbi and raconteur. "Dancing in
the aisles" was not just a cliche that evening.
• March featured Professor Steven Benton, noted holographer
from MIT's Media Laboratory, the inventor of the "rainbow"
hologram. His talk on this fascinating three - dimensional
imagery brought out a most diverse audience.
May marked the appearance of Lexington's own Dan Fenn,
Jr., former staff assistant to President John F. Kennedy, and his
son, Peter, now a Washington political consultant. They
assessed presidential campaigns as they have changed over the
years, with anecdotes that indicate that bitter campaign battles
have a long history in our country.
A local grassroots group called the Skateboard /In -Line Park
Committee, supported by the Recreation Committee, is mak-
ing slow progress in its efforts to raise funds to build a skate
park in Lexington. The park, being sited in the Center
Playground complex, between the track and Worthen Road
and adjacent to the Center # 2 softball field, has had some pre-
liminary site preparation work done. The completed park will
consist of a paved, concrete surface with wooden ramps, rails
and platforms dispersed around the surface to accommodate
various skill levels of in -line skating and skateboarding.
The focus on repairing and remodeling a number of school
properties in the recent past and over the next several years is
putting many recreation programs at risk since school gyms,
playgrounds, and parking lots are used for both after - school
and summer programs. Construction already underway at the
High School and Middle Schools intensifies the challenge of
finding suitable alternative space.
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Stamberg, whose appearance filled the sanctuary at the
Hancock Church. Devotees of "All Things Considered," of
which Stamberg was the first co -host, heard her talk about fig-
ures who have impacted American culture Ella Kazan,
Frank Sinatra, Georgia O'Keefe and Ernest Hemingway
interspersed with tapes of her interviews with these icons and
people who were close to them.
November introduced a new element to the Cary series when
Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theatre performed Hans Christian
Anderson's The Snow Queen. Nearly six hundred
Lexingtonians of all ages turned out for two performances at
the Museum of Our National Heritage, the first Cary Lectures
program directed specifically directed at children.
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Left to right: Arthur Katz, Susan Wilson, Barbara Palant, Joseph Brain.
Town Celebrations Committee
Expenditures
Expenses
FY00
FY99
$17
$14
ROLE: To plan and carry out proper obser-
vances of Patriots' Day, Memorial Day,
Veterans Day and all such holidays and
special events as the Board of Selectmen
may designate.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen
for overlapping 3-year terms: Chair Robert
Tracey, Vice Chair Suzanne Barry,
Secretary Karen Smith, Paul Jenkins, Cecil
Jones, Sondra Lucente, Robert Schuster;
Subcommittee: Mary Gillespie, Julie
Miller, Roberta Jean Morgan, Henry
Murphy, Perry Pollins, Charles Price Jr.
Honorary Members: C. Jean Coates,
Raymond Flynn, Marion Snow. Selectmen
Liaison: Dawn McKenna.
225th Anniversary of the Battle
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Patriots' Day 2000 marked the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington. Accordingly, numerous events took place over the 4-
day weekend of April 14 -17, 2000. The majority of the weekend's
events were under the direction of the Lexington Commission
2000, with the exception of the Patriots' Day Parades, which were
overseen by the Town Celebrations Committee. The traditional
Battle of Lexington reenactment took place on Saturday, April 15,
2000 at 6:00 a.m. followed by the reenactment of all of the events
of the first day of the War for Independence in chronological order,
including 12 battle reenactments, ceremonies and tactical demon-
strations covering four towns. Other events taking place over the
weekend included the reenactment of Paul Revere's Ride, colonial
craft exhibitions, an authentic battle encampment on Lincoln Field
on Lincoln Street, a colonial music tattoo on the Lexington Battle
Green and rededication of the Lexington Battle Green complete
with modern day military jet flyover. The Town Celebrations
Committee wishes to thank the Lexington Commission 2000, The
Lexington Department of Public Works, The Lexington Fire
Department, MEMA, The Lexington Police Department, NEX-
TEL Communications who generously donated 36 phones for use
over the weekend, Lexington residents and the many tourists who
came for their support of this spectacular event.
Pa trio ts' Day, Monday, April 17, 2000
Chief Marshal Alex Sherman, President of the Senior Class at
Lexington High School led the youth parade. His aides were:
Jackie Fields, Senior Class Vice President; Kristen Lager, Senior
Class Treasurer; and Tony Carlow, Senior Class Secretary. Mr.
Sherman also served as Master of Ceremonies for the cere-
monies on the Battle Green following the parade. Rev. David
O'Donnell of Saint Brigid Parish gave the invocation and bene-
diction. Lexington High School Student Jonah Mitropoulos sang
the National Anthem. The following awards were presented:
• Eileen Chang received the Lawrence Whipple Scholarship
from the Lexington Historical Society
• Siobhan Grace received the Cecil K. Harris award from the
Lexington Minute Men Company
• Mary Gillespie received the Dan H. Fenn, Jr. / Lexington
Minute Men Company Grant Award.
• The Lexington High School Band received the William P.
Fitzgerald award from the Town Celebrations Committee.
• Alexander Sherman, Kristen Lager and Katherine Litchfield
were presented with the Youth Recognition Award.
• James Nicoloro received the Minuteman Cane Award.
• Dan H. Fenn, Jr. was presented the 2000 White Tricorne Hat
by Lions Club President Grace Ayers.
Chief Marshal Leo McSweeney led the afternoon parade. He was as-
sisted by Chief of Staff William Dailey, Jr., and serving as aides were
past Lexington Selectmen Allan Kenney, Fred Bailey, Natalie Riffin,
Margery Battin, Robert Sacco, Paul Marshall and Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
Serving as the Spirit of '76 in both parades were: Yulia Munsayel,
Fife; Jared Razzano, Drummer; and James Wrigley, Flag Bearer.
The 2000 afternoon parade theme was "Remember the
Moments" and the float winners were:
• Commercial:
1 st Pine Knoll Nursing Home & Clarke Middle School
2nd Wilson Farm
3rd Mahoney's Garden Center
• Civic:
1 st Charles River Sail & Power Squadron
2nd Native Lexingtonians
3rd Lexington Field & Garden Club
• Youth:
1 st (tie) Lexington /Bedford Pop Warner
Lexington Girl Scouts & Lexington Boy Scouts
3rd Hayden Ice Cubes
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Front, left to right: Suzie Barry, Julie Miller; Sondra Lucente, Karen Smith, Jean Coates.
Rear, left to right: Charlie Price, Henry Murphy, Paul Jenkins, Bob Tracey, Ray Flynn.
Town Celebrations Committee continued from previous page
The Town Celebrations Committee is grateful to the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses and organiza-
tions that contribute toward making the parade a success.
Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2000
Chief Marshal Donald Gillespie, Jr., US Army Signal Corps,
WWII, led the morning parade. He was assisted by aides from
VFW Post #3007 - Lexington: Aurio Pierro, US Army WWII;
Paul Cunha, US Army, WWII; Thomas Driscoll, US Army
WWII, Cecil Jones, US Army, WWII and Lexington Police
Department Officers Stacey Macaudda, Paul Callahan and Mike
Rizzo. Members of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts placed
wreaths at the war memorials and in the three town cemeteries.
A delegation from the Lexington Police Department placed a
wreath at the Police Memorial in front of the Police Station. At
the ceremonies on the Battle Green, Rev. Peter Meek of
Hancock United Church of Christ gave the invocation and bene-
diction. Jonah Mitropolus, a Lexington High School student,
sang the National Anthem. Chief Christopher Casey of the
Lexington Police Department gave the address of the day.
Veterans Day Saturday, November 11, 2000
Due to inclement weather, the Parade was canceled and the cer-
emonies were moved inside to the Museum of Our National
Heritage Auditorium due to the renovation at Cary Hall. Paul
Rouillard, Jr., United States Air Force Reserve - Retired served as
Chief Marshal. He was assisted by aides from VFW Post #3007 -
Lexington: Thomas Driscoll, US Army, WWII; William Hooper,
US Navy, WWII; Cecil Jones, US Army, WWII; and Aurio
Pierro, US Army, WWII. Scoutmaster Mark Callahan of Boy
Scout Troop 160 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lexington High
School Student Nathan Gilbert sang the National Anthem. Rev.
Sharon Birch of First Baptist Church of Lexington offered the
invocation and benediction. State Representative Jay Kaufman
gave the remarks of the day. The Veterans Day Ceremonies
marked the first appearance of the Lexington Police Department
Honor Guard since their formation in 2000. The Honor Guard
appeared under the direction of Officer Lester Baker and is com-
prised of seven men and woman officers of the Police
Department. The Town Celebrations Committee hopes they will
be able to appear at TCC events for many years to come.
Tourism Advisory Committee
ROLE: To identify actions that the Town could implement,
recommend the creation of or changes to bylaws or regula-
tions and /or propose appropriations to increase and manage
tourism, and better support the interests of tourism within the
Town. In addition, the Committee will make recommenda-
tions with regard to tour bus parking. The Tourism Advisory
Committee has been meeting monthly since May 2000.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen. Chair Betty
Eddison, Joel Berman, Betty Bohn, Kerry Brandin, Kathy
Fields, Edmund Grant, V. Arthur Katz, James Kemler,
Barbara Lucas, James Manganello, John Ott, Marcy Quill,
Lou Sideris, and Larry Whipple. Staff. Joseph Marino,
Economic Development Officer
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Prepared a Strengths /Weaknesses /Opportunities /Threats
(SWOT) analysis of tourism in Lexington.
• Reviewed tourism related promotional material from various
other localities for applicability and usefulness to Lexington.
• Organized its tasks into five main areas:
Tour bus parking including where they park, how long
they can linger, and finding ways to better coordinate
when they arrive in town;
Improving the experience of tourists who come to
Lexington;
Attracting particular types of tourists to Lexington;
Improving the distribution of information about
tourism in Lexington;
The impact of tourism on Lexington residents.
Lexington Council for the Arts
ROLE: To distribute funds allocated by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council (MCC), raise funds from private sources, and
buy artwork for the Town's permanent collection in the Town
Office Building.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for no more than two 3-year
terms. Chair Fredi H. Blume, Lynn Feldman, Kathy Jacob,
Constance Kokubo, Alan Adolph, DeeDee Connor, Becky Sue
Epstein and Claudia Lach.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Over $8700 was awarded to 29 recipients in the '99 -'00 grant-
ing period. Of that, $4860 supported the PASS program which
enabled more than 1900 students to attend theaters and con-
certs, take field trips to "living" villages, and visit museums.
Local cultural grants helped support the creation of a garden
mosaic at an elementary school, a collaborative art project
with an artist -in- residence at another elementary school, two
dance projects, a concert series of music composed by mem-
bers of a musical group. It also helped underwrite the artist fee
of a Lexington composer and pianist for a piece commissioned
for a vocal concert, two concerts for senior citizens, and an
exhibition of Roxbury artists.
In addition, grants totaling $450 from the Council's Patron
Fund were made to the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
and LexFest.
• This year's Ellalou Dimmock Fund Prize, established in 1996
in memory of the distinguished singer, voice teacher, and
longtime resident to honor an outstanding vocalist at the High
School, was awarded to Nathan Gilbert.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington Commission 2000
ROLE: To create and foster a town -wide celebration for the 225th
anniversary of Patriots' Day weekend on April 14 -17th, 2000.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Gardner Hayward Jr.,
Vice -Chair James Roberts, Executive Secretary /Liaison Town
Celebrations Committee Suzie Barry, Treasurer George
Comtois; Liaison to Town Manager: Dan Busa; Liaison to Board
of Selectmen: Dawn McKenna; Public Relations: James
Kemler; Events Coordinator: Pat Flynn; Fund Raising: William
Mix and William Rose. Special Assistants: James Hart, Henry
Stevenson, and John Colkins.
Event Summary
This past Patriots' Day weekend witnessed the largest Revolutionary
War event ever held in the northern United States and the second
largest event ever held in the country. A total of over 100 units par-
ticipated which included 1400 Colonials, 600 British, and 300 sup-
port staff. Over 200,000 spectators viewed the weekend events.
Public Relations
Web site: http: / /www.20001exington.com experienced over
300,000 visits in the three months leading to the events and is
still on -line due to its popularity.
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Events
Encampments: Thursday Monday, April 13-17,2000
Two authentic colonial encampments, with 500 tents,
located on Lincoln Street at Lincoln Park. Visitors could
view military camp life, as it was in the 18th century.
This encampment was the largest ever constructed since
the revolutionary war (designed from satellite photos).
Friday, April 14, 2000
• 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Colonial Crafts Exhibition
in Lexington on the Buckman Tavern lawn pre-
sented by the Massachusetts Daughters of the
American Revolution
• 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Colonial Fife & Drum Tattoo
on the Lexington Battle Green featuring the
Middlesex County Volunteers, Michigan Fife &
Drum Corps, Massed Music from Battle Road, and
Colonial Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps
• 11:00 p.m. Paul Revere's ride into Lexington on Hancock
Street at the Hancock - Clarke House
• 1:00 a.m. The capture of Paul Revere in Lincoln, at the cap-
ture site in Minute Man National Park, on Rt. 2A in Lincoln
Saturday, April 15, 2000 (Battles /Ceremonies)
• 6:00 a.m. Lexington Battle Green (Lexington)
• 8:00 a.m. Old North Bridge (Concord/National Park)
• 10:00 a.m. Merriam's Corner
(Concord on Old Bedford Lane
off Rt. 2A)
• 11:45 a.m. The Bloody Angle
(Concord/National Park off 2A)
• 11:55 a.m. Virginia Road
(Lincoln/National Park off Rt. 2A)
• 2:30 p.m. Concord Hill/
Hastings Park (Lexington, along
Massachusetts Avenue)
• 3:45 p.m. Lord Percy's Relief
Column at Tower Park (Lexington
along Massachusetts Avenue)
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• 2:00 p.m. Rededication of the Lexington Battle Green and
Minute Man Statue with Ceremonies and Awards
• 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Exhibit of colonial life in Lexington
in the 18th century on the Buckman Tavern lawn
• 12:15 p.m. British Wagon Train capture (Arlington along
Massachusetts Ave.)
• 2:00 p.m. Foot of the Rocks skirmish —Jason Russell House
(Arlington along Massachusetts Ave.)
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Lexington Commission 2000 continued from previous page
The Lexington Commission 2000 successfully gained publicity
in numerous leading travel guides that cover Boston, New
England, the United States, and Europe. This marks the first
time ever for such specific exposure for Lexington.
• Fodor's: Both New England and Boston 2000 edition now
mention the Lexington events specifically.
• Frommer 's: Boston 2000 guide has a highlighted text describ-
ing the Patriot's Day events in Lexington.
• Michelin Green Guide for Boston
• Lonely Planet Guide book for Boston
• Yankee Magazine Travel Guide
• Tourist organizations that publicized the events included Greater
Boston Visitor's and Conventions Bureau; Massachusetts Office
of Travel and Tourism; Freedom Trail; and Boston Marathon.
• Television coverage on Lexington Cablevision, CNN, BBC,
German television, Japanese television, NBC, CBS, NBC, and
Court TV.
• Newspaper coverage included numerous news articles through-
out the country as well as four weeks of multiple -page cover-
age from the Boston Globe and Boston Herald.
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Fund Raising
Budget target: $100,000
• Telemarketing: net $21,000 (Pro- Active Charities)
• 97 banners: net $13,000 (sold by the Bryan Co)
• 225th commemorative coins: net $24,000
(sold by Lexington Coin)
• Electric 225th candles: $12,000 (donated by Ralmart)
• Starwood Resorts (Sheraton Lexington Inn): $5,000 donation
• Save Our Heritage: $25,000 donation
• RCN: $8000 donation
• Knights of Columbus: $1500 donation
• Private contributions: $3000
• The Bryan Company: $5000 donation
• Massachusetts Travel and Tourism Bureau Grant: $15,000
• Town of Lexington: $6000
Major Expenditures: $95,000
• 8 buses • 600 bales of hay
• 200 cases of bottled water • 14 cords of firewood
• 10 feet of nylon rope • 400 wood stakes
• Coffee distribution to re- enactors, town (on -duty) person-
nel, Massachusetts Auxiliary Police, Army National Guard,
US Air Force Air Men
• 600 lunches to on -duty town personnel, Massachusetts
Auxiliary Police, Army National Guard, US Air Force Air Men
• Lighting and public address system for rededication of Green
• Signage • Publicity /Web site
• 110 000 brochures • 110,000 tour bus schedules
• Insurance • 110 port -a i ohns
• Cleanup
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In -Kind Services with Special Thanks
• Lions Club (candle sales)
• Lexington Rotary Club (distribution of 600 lunches)
• Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Brownies (candles)
• Lexington Historical Society (sponsorship, programs in the
historic houses)
Museum of Our National Heritage: meeting hall space
• Lexington Chamber of Commerce: meeting hall space
• Grace Chapel: 20 members greeted tourists and distributed
110,000 event brochures and bus schedules
• MassPort & Paul Revere Bus Lines: 25 tour buses and drivers
for transportation of tourists to events
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• Massachusetts Emergency Management: portable hospital
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Partnerships
• National Park Service: countless administrative hours and the
use of Park Service land for ceremonies
• United States Air Force: countless administrative hours, 40
Air Men from Hanscom AFB for traffic control at 11 private
corporate parking lots along Hartwell Avenue
• United States Air Force: two F -15 fighter planes from Otis
AFB for fly -over of the Battle Green
• Massachusetts Auxiliary Police Assoc.: 50 police officers for
traffic control
• United States Army National Guard: 30 drivers and 25 five-
ton trucks and support vehicles for transportation of revolu-
tionary troops
• National Lancers (Governor's Horse Guard): 14 horses and
riders for weekend events
• Massachusetts 25th Volunteer Regiment (Civil War): 50 sol-
diers for weekend ceremonies
• Towns of Concord and Lincoln: Police, Fire, and DPW
Departments.
• Massachusetts State Police: mounted and motorcycle officers
for traffic control
Very special thanks to Lexington Board of Selectmen,
Lexington Town Manager, Lexington Town Counsel, Lexington
Police, Fire, DPW, Water and Recreation Departments.
Last Nite Lexington 1999
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Cindy Savage,
Vice Chairs Jessie Foster and Nina Sullivan, and Treasurer
Mary Trometer.
During the past year, the Last Nite Lexington Committee dis-
tributed profits totaling $28,000 from the Last Nite Lexington
1999 celebration to the following organizations:
• Town of Lexington: $10,000. Although the Town did not
require repayment of the $10,000 in seed money, the Last Nite
Lexington Committee felt it appropriate to pay back the "loan."
Cary Memorial Library: $10,000. The Committee wanted
to distribute a large portion of the profits to an entity that has
an impact on the whole community. Cary Memorial Library fit
that requirement. A fund was established that would be man-
aged by the Trustees of Public Trusts to address technology -
related needs of the library. While those moneys have been
transferred to the Trust, the library is currently working on its
technology plan and will be meeting with the Committee in
the near future to solidify plan specifics.
Lexington Education Foundation: $8,000. The Lexington
Education Foundation is the recipient of the remaining funds
because of its positive and important role within the
Lexington community. The Trustees of Public Trusts will
invest the fund for the benefit of LEF. Three - quarters of the
income from the fund earned each year shall be paid as
requested by LEF. Such net income may be spent to fund part
or all of an LEF grant related to the arts or writing. If, once,
in the future, a Lexington Board of Selectmen - endorsed
group decides to hold a town -wide event in the spirit of Last
Nite Lexington (but not limited to a New Year's Eve event),
they can request from LEF the approval to withdraw $2500
from the principal of the fund to use as "seed money."
The Last Nite Lexington Committee thanks everyone who helped
ring in the year 2000 in such a community- centered, festive way.
Not a single incident occurred during the event which required
police or fire assistance. The Committee is also thrilled to be able
to give back funds to the community so that the spirit of Last Nite
Lexington continues well into the new millennium!
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Communications Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise on implementing cable television; to monitor
the performance of the licensees A -R Cable Services, Inc.
(d.b.a. "Cablevision ") and RCN- BecoCom, LLC (d.b.a. "RCN ");
to represent the Town in contractual relationships with the
licensees; to be ombudsman for cable system users; to oversee
the use of the institutional trunks connecting municipal and
school buildings; to analyze and advise concerning communica-
tions within the Town including oversight and implementation of
regulations concerning cell tower and antenna applications and
installations and submitting recommendations to the Board of
Appeals on all of these applications; to assist and advise in the
management of the Town's growing information handling net-
work, interconnecting with the Internet while steering the Town
toward more participation in the evolving new technology.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Jane Gharibian (admin-
istrative operations), Stephen Ellis (network management),
David Becker (technology), Connie Rawson (schools, town &
library), Robert Warshawer (business & subscriber net), David
Buczkowski (legal and regulations), David Kanter (regulations
& wireless applications), Raul Marques (study of creation of
Access Corporation for programming & cablecast operations),
Jennifer Taub (strategy and legal), Michael Greene (business
and negotiation strategy), and Ed Vail (operations and business).
New members Miriam Boucher (information technology) and
William Kofoed (internet and technology). Selectmen Liaison:
Jeanne Krieger. Advisors: Caleb Warner (general history,
advancing technology), William Lucas (technology and general
operations), Ted Mairson (information technology).
independent employee be hired who will do the long -range plan-
ning necessary to keep the system in operation, reliable, up -to-
date, and cost - effective.
In the future, cable can provide additional safety, communica-
tion and utilitarian services, since 60 -65 percent of the Town's
residences and over 500 locations within the Town buildings are
already "hard- wired" to the system. Cablevision /ATT and RCN
each will have an Emergency Alert System with locally generat-
ed messages originating through the Fire Department. A planned
automatic meter - reading process for town utilities has not been
implemented at this time.
Re- structuring of rates and program tiering are a continuing
problem for subscribers and the Committee. Some types of sub-
scriber complaints have dropped off as explanations of changes
have been issued. Formal complaints have been filed, and will
continue to be filed, with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and the Federal Communications Commission on issues the
Committee feels need to be clarified or corrected. Member
attendance at Massachusetts Municipal Association meetings
and State and Federal hearings enables the Committee to remain
involved and to register opinions on issues affecting the Town
and its subscribers. Committee vigilance on the complaint issues
and activism on regulatory issues has meant that Lexington is
advised on proposed changes and revisions which allows our
input on issues that affect subscribers and the Town. Lexington
was cited by the Massachusetts Cable -TV Commission as a
major player in the successful conduct of the Cablevision /ATT
regional transfer hearings.
Competitive cable services have been created as intended with
the arrival of RCN as a second carrier for the Town. The current
license with Cablevision expires in 2001. AT &T acquired
Cablevision and the Town approved the license transfer. Our
license renewal process is continuing with AT &T. Negotiation
team members are Jennifer Taub, David Becker, Michael
Greene, William Kofoed, and Robert Warshawer.
Cable TV provides six types of service not offered by local com-
mercial TV broadcasters: a) redistribution of local broadcasts to
produce higher quality images, b) wider spectrum of entertain-
ment programs, c) access to programs produced by citizens, reli-
gious organizations, and other town groups, d) professional pro-
duction ( "local origination ") of programs of local interest, e)
communication between Town and citizen and f) digital and
video communication between various town functions
schools, libraries, town offices, etc. Improvements in this
"Institutional Net" which interconnects all Town facilities pro-
duce significant cost savings to the Town. Discussions continue
on how I -Net services will be funded in the future including a
committee recommendation to the Board of Selectmen that an
Coverage of local events has increased, with the assistance of
the staff and management of the local Cablevision studio, but
there remains a severe shortage of resident volunteers to help
with cameras and production. RCN will j oin Cablevision /ATT in
coverage, sharing responsibilities to assure that events are cable -
cast. With the two carriers in town, the Committee is continuing
to do extensive research on the possibility of forming a non-
profit Access Corporation for Lexington, probably in coopera-
tion with a neighboring town. There is still deep concern over
whether there is an adequate level of interest in Access produc-
tion by town residents.
Wireless applications and proposals are a continuing respon-
sibility of the CAC. Every application is reviewed and rec-
ommendations are sent to the appropriate town boards and
officials. New proposals are brought to the Committee by
wireless vendors for consideration. The Committee recom-
mended to the Board of Selectmen that a study committee be
formed to determine if wireless facilities have an impact on
real estate values.
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington Sister Cities
Lexington- Dolores Hidalgo
Sister City Committee
ROLE: To continue cultural
exchanges between Lexington resi-
dents and the town of Dolores
Hidalgo in Mexico which began in
1966. These cities were linked
because each has the distinction of
being the birthplace of their coun-
try's independence.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Chairman Ellie Noz, Gloria Holland,
Esther Lewis, Marion Snow, Toni
McCarthy, Bill Noz, Alma
MacDonald, Mike MacDonald and
Eva Gil.
HIGHLIGHTS:
In April, a group from Dolores
Hidalgo arrived for the Patriots'
Day 225th anniversary celebration.
They stayed with host families,
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The delegation Born Lexington is received by the mayor and members of the Mexican commit-
tee. Lexington sister city visitors to Dolores Hidalgo are Claire Bercovitz, Ellie Noz, Bill Noz,
Nancy Bercovitz, and Gloria Holland.
attended the reenactment, the parade, and visited historic
Lexington and Boston.
• In September, a delegation from Lexington visited Dolores
Hidalgo where they attended a grand display of fireworks, a
parade, the famous "Grito" or "shout" for independence,
along with various musical events on the main plaza.
• Provided funds for the treatment of children severely disfig-
ured by cleft palate at a clinic named "Cara Feliz" or "Happy
Face." There have been several successful primary operations,
together with follow -up speech therapy.
Lexington- Gatchina Communities Exchange
aEGACE)
ROLE: To develop exchanges between Lexington and
Gatchina, Russia, in the areas of local governing, cultural devel-
opment, educational practices, environmental protection, indi-
vidual contacts via the internet, entrepreneurial business devel-
opments, tourism, student exchanges and citizens visitations,
and preservation of national historical monuments.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Our sister city association with Gatchina has been changing
from a connection with its government towards a relationship
with ordinary citizens. Two Gatchina residents who partici-
pated in the Communities Connection programs in Boston and
in Worcester both expressed strong interest to reactivate the
program at the Russian end.
• Visits: In March — April, Miss Ljudmila Kolesnikova, a
Gatchina Public Relations representative, came to Lexington
to produce a video of the Patriots' Day celebration for the
Gatchina television station. A copy of her video will be avail-
able to Lexington Cablevision soon.
Business Education: A substantial effort was made to expand
activities in the areas of business education and cultural
exchanges in Russia. Hobart Popick (WorldBoston) and Ed
Shapiro (LEGACE) linked WorldBoston, a non - profit organiza-
tion headed by Tish Callanan of Lexington, with Suffolk
University. Last summer, three members of the school faculty
and three students of the Executive MBA program joined
WorldBoston's group on a 10 -day business trip to St. Petersburg,
Russia, with a four -task mission: 1) to conduct a one -week busi-
ness training school; 2) to participate in an investments seminar
in St. Petersburg; 3) to link Suffolk University's School of
Management with its counterpart at University of St. Petersburg;
and finally, 4) to introduce the Communities Connection pro-
gram to Gatchina's Chamber of Commerce. All tasks were suc-
cessfully accomplished. Tish Callanan, Hobart Popick, Ed and
Galina Shapiro traveled to Gatchina and met with Dr. George
Kolomenskiy and his committee.
• Cultural Exchange: On the same trip to Gatchina, Galina and
Ed Shapiro met with Ms. Kolesnikova and discussed a plan to
bring a school choir, a master class in music, and a holo-
graphic show to Lexington. More information is expected
about each of these three projects.
• The UNICEF Project: Of 26 children's paintings received
from Gatchina, one was selected by UNICEF for its 2001
Calendar. The calendar was published last September;
LEGACE will send unsold copies to the artist in Russia.
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Lexington Sister Cities: LEGACE continued from previous page
PALACE PAvlovsk- Lexington Association for Communities
Exchange: The idea of a second Russian sister city, Pavlovsk,
is gaining momentum. UNESCO has given Pavlovsk a status of
one of the most historically and culturally precious towns in the
world. In 1986, Pavlovsk attained its administrative indepen-
dence as one of St. Petersburg's boroughs. Mr. Valeriy Zibarev,
Chairman of the Town Meeting, and Ludmila Belyashova,
Town Administrator, firmly support this project. Jointly with
Dr. Carl Cuttler, President of Florida's St. Petersburg Junior
College, and Pavlovsk community leaders, LEGACE- PALACE
participated in an effort to ship computers to that town.
• LEGACE— PALACE Organization elected Dan H. Fenn, Jr.
Honorary Chairman and retained Ed Shapiro as President.
Lexington - Antony Sister City Association (LASCA)
ROLE: To promote good will, friendship, and cultural exchange
between the people of Lexington and Antony, France, a subur-
ban commuter town of 57,000 people just 8 miles south of Paris.
Its history as a farming community dates back to the 9th cen-
tury, when its name was first recorded in written documents.
tance from Karen Coppi and Bob Sawyer. Reverend Peter Meek,
speaking excellent French, addressed the guests in his dual role of
modern -day and colonial prelate.
Friday morning the visitors went to the State House where
Representative Jay Kaufman conducted an insider's tour of the
chambers in French. In the afternoon, Dan Fenn Jr. hosted a tour
of the J. F. Kennedy Library where again the visitors went "back-
stage" to see work by a Parisian artist planned for a future exhib-
it there. The early evening found the guests at a collation at the
Buckman Tavern given in their honor by the Lexington Historical
Society and hosted by Joan and Charles French and Elsa Sullivan
after which they viewed the fife and drum tattoo on the Green.
At 4 a.m. on Saturday the guests gathered at St. Brigid's Church
to sip coffee with the Minutemen as they readied themselves for
battle. After viewing the re- enactment from a prime location, the
visitors were breakfast guests of Joanne and Alfred
Gschwendtner at the Harrington house on the Green. They fin-
ished the day with their host families engaged in a variety of
activities. Some visitors viewed the afternoon battle at Tower
Park from the front steps of Town Manager Rick White's house.
APPOINTED: This volunteer committee works with the
Town's three other sister city committees, through the
Selectmen's liaison, Betty Eddison. The co- chairs are Shirley
Frawley and William Frawley; the treasurer is Cerise Jalelian.
HIGHLIGHTS:
With a 5 -day whirlwind of events centered around Commission
2000 The Lexington Minutemen, town officials, and citizens
feted 12 visitors from Antony, France. The visit provided an
opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality extended to a contingent
of 67 Lexingtonians during last September's dedication in Antony
of La Place de Lexington. At that time, Shirley Frawley invited
Antoniens to attend this year's re- enactment and re- dedication.
The French guests were greeted at Logan Airport by a LEXPRESS
bus provided by LASCA and taken to the Visitor's Center to meet
their host families. The next morning, they attended a Welcoming
Brunch at the Museum of Our National Heritage, sponsored by the
Board of Selectmen with the help of Assistant Town Manager
Linda Vine and Town Clerk Donna Hooper. Selectmen Jeanne
Kreiger, Cathy Abbott, and Dawn McKenna presented the guests
with coins commemorating the 225th anniversary of the Battle on
the Green. Function Coordinator Patricia McMillan arranged a
program that included tours of the museum in both French and
English. That afternoon the party traveled Boston's Freedom Trail
with a French - speaking guide from the National Park Service. In
the evening, with drills and preparation in full force on the Green,
the wives of the Lexington Minutemen hosted the visitors at a pot-
luck supper at Hancock Church. Barbara Mix and Ruth Sawyer
coordinated the sumptuous yet homey event, with special assis-
The surprise of the trip came on Sunday afternoon when, as part
of the Re- dedication of the Lexington Green, the Regiment de
Saint Onge of Sudbury, portraying French colonial militia, salut-
ed the visiting residents of Antony with marching, music, and a
speech recognizing the French contribution to the success of the
American Revolution. After a private cocktail party for the
guests, hosts, and guides, where Antony representatives present-
ed gifts, all joined the Minutemen at the Wayside Inn. With
Minutemen wives dressed in 18th century ballroom finery, this
dinner provided a final, joyous flourish. Warm generosity and a
smooth sharing of responsibilities led to this success, which
depended heavily on the work and planning of Gardner (Skip)
Hayward, Saul Adamsky, and Bill Mix of the Minutemen.
LASCA volunteers matched the splendid efforts of the
Minutemen and town officials. Seven Lexington families wel-
comed visitors into their homes for the 6 -day stay, providing not
only board and bread, but also coordinating the guests' complex
schedules. Hosts Ellen and George Brandenburg, Shirley and
Bud Frawley, Kitty and Tony Galaitsis, the family of Carrie -Ann
Gunter, Barbara Hulsizer, Sam Kitrosser, and Eveline and Guy
Weyl were joined by Jeff Crampton, Jackie Davison, and
Suzanne Owen who served as tour guides, translators, drivers,
and all - around smiling faces for the trips to Boston and the
events in Lexington. The visit was supported financially by gen-
erous gifts from a number of LASCA members and by proceeds
of a Bastille Day fund - raising dinner held by Elsa Sullivan.
Contact Information: LASCA, P.O. Box 231, Lexington, 02420
or lasca @knowledge- discovery.com
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Lexington Sister Cities continued from previous page
Lexington - Waspam Sister City Committee
ROLE: To foster interactions between the residents of
Lexington and the residents of the municipality of Waspam,
Nicaragua to promote friendship and mutual cultural under-
standing. Through the generous donations of Lexington resi-
dents, the Lexington - Waspam Sister City Committee supports
educational projects in the municipality of Waspam.
MEMBERS: Bob Bond, Matt Foti, Richard Games, Ken Hale,
Walter Leutz, Ellen McDonald, Jackie Ward.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Since 1995, provided
financial support for up to -A6
20 secondary school stu-
dents from the Waspam 1
district village of I I A -
Awastingni. Waspam is
located in the Northern
Autonomous Atlantic
Region on Nicaragua's
northeast border with
Honduras. Awastingni is a
remote village whose res-
idents are primarily
Mayangna Indians.
• Provided $1000 in tuition support for 14 Awastingni secondary
students, who attend school in Bilwi (Puerto Cabezas), since
there is no secondary school in Awastingni. This amount covers
all their fees. The students are from several levels: secondary
students, education students, technicos, and university level.
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In 1999, at the request of Wilfredo
McLean, director of the primary school in
Awastingni, the Committee contributed
$1000 to begin a library. Another $1000
was contributed this year. At this point the
library constructed as an annex to the
school is nearly completed. Some books
and materials have been purchased, but
more are needed. By early 2001 the
library will be painted and presented to the community.
• Plans are to continue these efforts in 2001. Committee mem-
ber Ken Hale has visited the region annually to conduct
research on Mayangna and other indigenous languages.
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ROLE: To welcome visitors to Lexington and offer guid-
ed tours of the Battle Green, the Old Belfry, and the Old
Burial Ground.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director of Guides,
S. Lawrence Whipple. Licensed by the Selectmen: Senior
guides V. Arthur Katz, Marie Walton, and Jacqueline
Davison. Junior guides Kayla Belmont and Tom Hughes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Battle Green this year drew an increasing number
of visitors family groups, young adults, and senior
citizens. Some of the increase in young adults may be
attributed to the Minuteman Bikeway which is especial-
ly active on summer weekends.
• Three exclusive parking spaces at the Battle Green were
provided for buses, from April 1 to October 31. This
helped to reduce congestion somewhat, especially in
October's foliage season. However, more are needed.
• The response of the high school students to the call for
volunteer guides was extremely disappointing this year,
giving rise to the conjecture of whether these guides
should be paid hourly by the Town.
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Battle Green Guides
Appropriation Committee
ROLE: To advise
the Town and Town
Meeting on all fis-
cal matters.
Expenditures
Expenses
FY00
FY99
$636
$ 808
APPOINTED by the Moderator for overlapping 3-year
terms: Chair Paul Hamburger, Vice -Chair Ronald Pawliczek,
Deborah Brown, Richard Eurich (joined the committee in
January to replace David Kessler, who resigned in October
1999), Alan Levine, Eric Michelson, Alex Nedzel, Sheldon
Spector, and Christina Welch. For FY 2001 (beginning on
July 1, 2000), Karen Dooks replaced Christina Welch.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Supported the following requests at the
2000 Annual Town Meeting:
• Art. 4. Operating budget. The committee proposed an amendment
to clarify that along with various other items, the full funding
($225,955) of LEXPRESS was to be "at risk" in the May 2000
override. The budget was adopted with the amendment.
• Art. 5. FY2000 Minuteman School expenses that were not
approved by the 1999 Town Meeting, $245,722. In the course
of working closely with Minuteman administrators to under-
stand the current and likely future financial situation at the
school, the committee observed strong progress being made
on the CHOICE issue, as well as on reporting visibility.
• Art. 7. Augment funding of the secondary school renovation
project by $2,800,000. This covers $1.2 million in bids that
came in higher than estimated; $1.4 million to increase the
project contingency reserve from 3% to 6 %; and $200,000 to
fund additional project management staff. The amount will be
eligible for 59% reimbursement by the state.
• Art. 8. Capital projects and equipment, $1,956,419.
Supported an amendment (adopted) to ensure that no Senior
Center site analysis or schematic work be done (a $50,000
item in the article) until the Board or Committee having cus-
tody of the site declares its intent to release the site for this use
and the C.O.A. agrees to the site so proposed.
• Art. 10. Water mains cleaning and lining, $315,000; this
amount is net of an anticipated $85,000 in federal and state aid.
• Art. 11. Rehabilitation of the Center Pool complex, $100,000.
• Art. 12. Accessibility improvements to the Old Reservoir, $25,000.
• Art. 13. Computer equipment and software for the ongoing
School Technology Program, $800,000.
• Art. 14. At the Bowman School, replace asbestos the floor
with vinyl composite; replace worn carpeting and ceiling tiles,
$300,000. Update building plans and finalize design develop-
ment drawings for the renovation and repair of the Town's six
elementary schools, $850,000.
• Art. 15. Appropriate $123,050 for the Stabilization Fund to sup-
port the replacement of the Town's backup ambulance in FY 2002.
• Art. 16. Accept a new state law that will allow the Lexington
Retirement Board to grant additional cost of living adjust-
ments of up to 3 %, in excess of what would otherwise be
allowable. Estimated annual cost is $46,000.
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• Art. 21. Accept a state law that authorizes the Town to pay
funeral and burial expenses of up to $5000 for a fireman or
policeman killed in the line of duty.
• Art. 22. Amend the Town Bylaws to be clear that it is not
within the scope of the Appropriation Committee's duties to
submit a Town budget.
• Art. 23. Amend the Town Bylaws to require submittal of the
Selectmen's budget to Town Meeting members and the finan-
cial committees at least four weeks prior to when the Annual
Town Meeting is scheduled to consider it.
• Art. 25. Appropriate $846,123 of available funds to balance
the budget.
Supported a $3.45 million operating override after an extensive
and careful collaborative process with the Board of Selectmen,
School Committee and the Capital Expenditures Committee that
included six financial summit meetings. Approved by voters in
May 2000. Also expressed support for a "level service" budget; for
communicating a list of specific "at risk" items well in advance of
the election; and for bundling the override so as to avoid divisive-
ness and keep the manner in which "at- risk" items are approved
consistent with how the Town approves non - override items.
Other Actions
• In coordination with the Town Manager, the committee devel-
oped 3 -year cash flow pro* ections to support the obj ective of not
having to do another operating override until FY04. The projec-
tions illustrated alternative strategies for closing the anticipated
funding gap in FY01 -03 . The tactics employed in the strategies
include the operating override; targeted expense reductions; the
use of Free Cash balances to carry the Town to 2004; and /or
reductions in service levels to support deeper expense reduc-
tions that would result in reductions in the level service.
• To support general town financial planning, the committee analyzed
comparative data between Lexington and other key Massachusetts
towns, some of which was presented at the Annual Town Meeting.
• The committee met on a number of occasions with the Capital
Expenditures Committee and other town boards and officials.
The committee expresses its continued gratitude to
Comptroller and Finance Director John Ryan for his valuable
counsel and service as Secretary.
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Left to right: John Ryan, Richard Eurich, Alan Levine, Deborah Brown, Paul
Hamhnmor Karen 1)nnk Rnn Pawlir.7Pk_ Sheldon S"tortor Alex YPd7PI_
Capital Expenditures Committee
ROLE: To receive from town boards and departments a list of
all capital expenditures that may be required within the ensuing
five -year period; to consider the relative need, timing, and cost
of these projects, the adequacy thereof, and the effect these
expenditures might have on the financial position of the Town;
and to make recommendations thereon to Town Meeting.
APPOINTED by the Moderator to overlapping 3 -year terms:
Charles Hornig (Chair FY00, Clerk FY01), Tom Griffiths (Clerk
1 PY00 1 Chair FY01) Vice -Chair Shirley Stolz, Narain
Bhatia, and George Burnell.
• Major School Construction: The Town launched the sec-
ondary school construction approved by the voters subsequent
to a Special Town Meeting in late 1998.
• Capital Stewardship: The Town's capital assets require atten-
tion. The Town must repair or rebuild aging streets, renovate
or rebuild elementary schools, renovate the DPW facility,
replace the Senior Center, and repair the Town's drainage sys-
tem to prevent flooding.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continuing Capital Policy Initiatives: The
Selectman's Blue Ribbon Capital Financial Advisory
Committee issued a report finding that, over the next
ten years, an effective residential tax rate growth of 5%
would fund both projected operating overrides and
financing for the large- ticket capital projects (costing
$1 M or more) identified in the Capital Expenditures
Committee's FY01 5 -year plan. The report then pro-
poses the 5% effective tax rate growth as an overall
spending benchmark. If adopted by the Town, this pol-
icy would join two other town capital policies already
in place: (1) small - ticket projects will be funded out of
5% of each year's general fund and (2) large- ticket pro-
jects will be funded only if voters approve exclusion of
the cost from the tax levy limit (Proposition 2-1/2).
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Title
Amount
Fund Source
Art. 7
Supplementary Appropriations for
Authorized Capital Improvement Projects
$ 2
Tax Levy (Bond)
Art. 8
Town Building Envelope Program
$ 450
Tax Levy (BAN *)
Art. 8
Public Works Equipment
$ 47
Tax Levy
Art. 8
Public Works Equipment
$ 50
Tax Levy (BAN)
Art. 8
Public Works Equipment
$ 9000
Water /Sewer Enterprise Fund
Art. 8
MIS Fiber Optic Network Equipment
$ 150
Tax Levy (BAN)
Art. 8
Morgan Road Water Tank Rehabilitation
$ 280
Water Enterprise
Art. 8
Bedford Street Water Distribution
$ 100
Water Enterprise
Art. 8
Street Related Improvements
$ 601
Tax Levy
Art. 8
Street Related Improvements
$ 500
Chapter 90
Art. 8
Playground and Recreation Facilities Improvements
$ 30
Recreation Enterprise
Art. 8
Site Analysis & Schematics for New Senior Center
$ 50
Tax Levy
Art. 10
Water Mains
$ 40000
Water Enterprise
Art. 11
Rehabilitation of Center Pool Complex
$ 100
Recreation Enterprise
Art. 12
Accessibility of the Old Reservoir
$ 25
Recreation Enterprise
Art. 13
School Technology Program
$ 800
Tax Levy (BAN)
Art. 14
School Capital Project
$ 1
Tax Levy (BAN)
Art. 15
Stabilization Fund
$ 123
Tax Levy
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Left to right: Charles Hornig, Tom Griffiths, Shirley Stoltz, George Burnell,
Narain Bhatia.
Revenue Officer
ROLE: To perform the duties of Treasurer and Collector as out-
lined in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41. As Treasurer,
responsible
for the receipt
Expenditures FY00 FY99
and disburse-
Payroll $ 204,230 $ 191,211
ment of all
Town funds as
well as the
management
of investment ' I I
policies, debt and, in conjunction with the Town Manager, the
Health Claims Trust Funds for employee benefits. As Collector,
issues and collects all Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, Personal
Property, and Water /Sewer bills as assessed.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Arthur J. Flavin Jr.
October 1997.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Real Estate taxes totaled $59,027,889 including collection of prior
year taxes. Outstanding accounts were either put in payment plans
or subjected to tax title and the associated foreclosure process.
• Personal Property tax collection totaled $1,768,193.
• Motor Vehicle Excise bills totaled $3,642,106. These bills
were based upon information provided by the Registry of
Motor Vehicles. Overdue accounts were committed to the
Deputy Collector, who, under M.G.L. marked these accounts
for license and registration non - renewal.
• Water /Sewer collections totaled $12,282,706. Delinquent
amounts were liened to Real Estate taxes and subsequently
collected through the real estate tax collection process.
Board of Assessors
ROLE: To
assess the
valuation of
Lexington's
real and
personal
property.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$192,382
$184
Expenses
$ 44
$ 40
Personnel
Two - Family
189
Full Time
6
6
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$192,382
$184
Expenses
$ 13,047
$ 7
Personnel
Two - Family
189
Full Time
5
5
Efforts are
focused on the maintenance of an extensive database for valua-
tion purposes according to Massachusetts General Laws.
APPOINTED by Town Manager: Board of Assessors: Chair
William Jackson, Robert Foster, and Sarah Robinson. Town
Assessor: Joseph Nugent.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Valued real property in -house with Vision Appraisal software;
Real Estate Research Consultants canvassed the community
for new personal property accounts. Lexington's total valua-
tion has exceeded $5 billion for the first time, ranking 12th of
the 351 communities in the Commonwealth.
• Investment income for all town accounts was $1,785,249 of
which $988,499 was credited to the General Fund. All invest-
ments are made according to Massachusetts General Laws.
Safety, liquidity and yield in that order are the considerations
when investing the Town's money.
• The Town renewed $1,700,000 in short- term notes during
February for School Design and Engineering plans voted at the
4/9/97 Town Meeting. These notes were originally issued August
29 1997. The amount of $550,000 was also renewed during
February 2000 for School Technology, which was voted by the
Town on April 27, 1998 and originally issued October 15, 1998.
• $20,000,000 in new short term notes was also issued in
February pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the
Massachusetts General Laws as amended, and votes of the
Town dated November 9, 1998 and December 7, 1998 for the
purpose of funding additions and renovations to the High
School and two middle schools. This amount is outside the
limitations of Proposition 2-1/2.
• A $1,105,0000 State Aid Anticipation note was issued for 12
months in February. Once appropriate state funds are received,
these anticipation notes are retired.
• A long -term bond was issued in February in the amount of
$5,100.000. This issue included $900,000 for the purpose of
funding the remodeling of the Cary Memorial Library as
approved by the Town Meeting vote 5/13/96, $500,000 for
school portable classrooms as voted 3/22/99, $500,000 for
town building and renovations voted 4/7/99, $600,000 for
school technology voted 4/12/99, $1,505,000 for school
remodeling and repair projects voted 4/12/99, and $1,095,000
voted 4/7/97 and 4/15/98 for sewer improvements.
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2001
Property Class
No. of Parcels
Assessed Value
Single Family
8
$31
Condominiums
782
213
Two - Family
189
60
Three - Family
15
5
Multi -Unit
14
77
Land
585
26,592
Misc. Residential
54
31
Commercial
388
571
Industrial
40
124
Agriculture (61A)
4
545
Recreation (61 B)
8
4
Mixed Use Residential/Commercial
22
13
Personal Property /Utilities
869
107
Total
11,810
$5,015,313
• Residential sales continued strongly during calendar 1999
increasing over 10 %. While commercial leases had slowed some-
what, they appeared to be stronger for calendar 2000. Commercial
growth peaked in FY00 at $1,970,649 turning the corner in FY01
at $1,535,451. FY02 is expected to see further reductions.
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Board of Assessors continued from previous page
Tax Levy and Tax Rates: Fiscal Year 2001
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Appropriations ................................................... ..............................$
Class Levy %
Tax Levy S
Valuation
Tax Rate
Residential 74.01%
$ 50
$4
$12.11
Open Space 0.00%
0.00
0.00
0.00
Commercial 18.58%
$ 12
$ 582
$ 21.93
Industrial 3.98%
$ 2
$ 124
$ 21.93
Personal Property 3.43%
$ 2
$ 107
$ 21.93
Total 100.00%
$ 68,734
$5
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
Fiscal Year 2001 Recapitulation
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
9
Appropriations ................................................... ..............................$
100
Other amounts to be raised
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
9
Amounts certified for tax title purposes ........ ..............................$
0.00
Debt and interest charges ................. ...............................
0.00
Final court judgments .................... ...............................
0.00
Total overlay deficits of previous years ....... ...............................
21
Total cherry sheet offsets ................. ...............................
1,592,810.00
Revenue sources appropriated for particular purposes
Revenue deficits ........................ ...............................
0.00
Free cash ............................. ...............................
Offset receipts deficits Ch.44, Sec.53E ....... ...............................
0.00
Other available funds .................... ...............................
Authorized deferral of Teachers' Pay ......... ...............................
0.00
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
Snow and Ice deficit Ch.44, Sec.31 D ........ ...............................
58
Other................................ ...............................
0.00
$ 846
Subtotal..................................................... ..............................$
1
State and county cherry sheet charges .................................. ..............................$
883
Allowance for abatements and exemptions .............................. ..............................$
448
Total amount to be raised ......................... ...............................
................5103,232,817.53
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
Estimated receipts - State
Cherry sheet estimated receipts .............. ..............................$
9
Cherry sheet overestimates ................ ...............................
44
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
9
Estimated receipts - Local
Local receipts not allocated ................ ...............................
7,500,000.00
Offsetreceipts .......................... ...............................
0.00
Enterprise funds ........................ ...............................
15,357,421.00
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
22
Revenue sources appropriated for particular purposes
Free cash ............................. ...............................
78
Other available funds .................... ...............................
738
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
817
Other revenue sources appropriated specifically to reduce the tax rate
Free cash - appropriated on or before June 30, 2000 ............................
$ 846
Free cash - appropriated on or after July 1, 2000 ...............................
0.00
Municipal light source ................... ...............................
0.00
Teachers' pay deferral .................... ...............................
0.00
Othersource ........................... ...............................
0.00
Total ....................................................... ..............................$
846
Total estimated receipts and other revenue sources ..................... ..............................S 34,497,930.00
SUMMARY OF TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED AND TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES
Total amount to be raised ......................... ............................... ................5103,232,817.53
Total estimated receipts and other revenue sources ............ .................$34,497,930.00
Total real and personal property tax levy (see Tax Levy table above) ................$68,734,887.53
Total receipts from all sources ..................... ............................... ................5103,232,817.53
Page 92 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Comptroller
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: John J. Ryan, since 1986.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Assisted in overseeing the Cary Hall renovation project preceding the relocation of
Cary Memorial Library.
• Participated in the managing of the School Department secondary school project.
• Successfully retained the Town's Aaa credit rating with Moody's Investors Service.
• Commenced planning for full compliance with GASB 34 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) which will be implemented
in the preparation of the Town's Fiscal 2003 financial statements.
• Completed and presented the Fiscal 2000 Annual Audit to the Board of Selectmen.
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations -June 30, 2000
;V07E: 7hc fiyrnre hclonw are rounded to the closest dollar
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 302,800
Carry
Total
$ 91,245
2001
Account
Budget
Transfer
Expended
Forward
Expended
Balance
Budget
Selectmen
Personal Services
$ 54
$ 2
$ 56
$ 0
$ 56
$ 0
$ 57,894
Expenses
83
(1
53
5
58
22
75
Town Manager
Personal Services
270
16
286
0
286
0
285,062
Expenses
48
(32,246)
13
48
13
2
48
Police & Fire Medical
53
0
47
6
53
0
53
Salary Adjustments
231
(231,562)
0
0
0
0
231,562
Municipal Services
164
598
161,623
1
163
2
169
Appropriation Committee
Expenses
850
0
636
0
636
214
1
Reserve Fund
Expenses
150
(96,315)
0
0
0
53
150
Finance
Personal Services
820
17
837
0
837
0
843
Expenses
398
(68,894)
294
29
324
4
414
Municipal Network
15
0
15,400
0
15
420
0
Art. 38 of '99 Y2K Expenses
0
15
1500
0
15
0
0
Law
Legal Fees
225
25
22500
25
250 1 000
0
22500
Town Clerk
Personal Services
132
13
146
0
146
0
144
Expenses
25
(10,296)
13,968
0
13
1
25,896
Election P.S.
37
3
39
0
39
958
54
Election Exp.
21
0
18
0
18
3,591
2800
Registration
Personal Services
1
0
1,825
0
1
0
1
Expenses
19
0
18
391
18
1
20
Conservation Commission
Personal Services
66
3
70
0
70
0
69
Expenses
8
(8
0
0
0
0
8,250
Planning Board
Personal Services
148
29
177,536
0
177
0
144
Expenses
65
(8
34
21
56
195
66,033
Board of Appeals
Personal Services
30
(873)
30,109
0
30,109
0
27
Expenses
2
(2
0
0
0
0
2
Economic Development
Personal Services
52
3
55,043
0
55
0
54
Expenses
16
(5
8
0
8
2
16,189
Expenditures
Payroll
FY00
FY99
$ 302,800
$ 279,272
Expenses
$ 91,245
$ 88,789
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 93
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2000 continued from previous page
Page 94 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Carry
Total
2001
Account
Budget
Transfer
Expended
Forward
Expended
Balance
Budget
Public Works
Personal Services
$ 2
$ 121
$ 2
$ 0
$ 2
$ (58,197)
$ 2
Expenses
3
(321,112)
3
172
3
65
4
Art 26B of '99 Landfill
0
100
0
0
0
100
0
Town Report
Expenses
6
0
600
0
600
0
6
Police
Personal Services
3
0
3
0
3
49
3
Expenses
578
(238,604)
332
3
336
3
590,798
Fire
Personal Services
3
64
3
0
3
0
3
Expenses
581
(300,093)
225
47
272
9
611
Art 26E of '99
0
588
543
377
544,298
44
0
Dispatch
Personal Services
343,762
0
335
0
335,569
8,193
353
Expenses
46
(24,566)
21,307
249
21,555
21
47
Building & Zoning Officer
Personal Services
25902
8
268
0
268
0
246
Expenses
75
(26,812)
41
6
48,021
731
75,564
Dog Officer
Personal Services
30
2
32
0
32
0
31
Expenses
2
(2
0
0
0
0
2
School
Personal Services /Expenses
49,060,308
(3,532,451)
45,255,720
270
45
1
52
Vocational
551
245
797
0
79704
0
811
Board of Health
Personal Services
127
1
128
0
128,340
0
125
Expenses
4
(4,814)
0
0
0
0
4
Council on Aging
Personal Services
139
0
135,853
0
135,853
3
137
Expenses
185,635
(21,670)
139
14
153
10
200
Human Services
Youth Services
71
0
62
9
71,929
0
7407
Veterans P.S.
23
3
26
0
26
0
25
Veterans Exp.
27
(5
10
0
10,855
11,283
28
Develop. Disabled
13
0
13
0
13,987
0
14
LEXPRESS
Personal Services
46,175
10
56
0
56
0
47
Expenses
198
(2
192,446
0
192,446
3
218
Chair Car Services
25
(5,083)
20
0
20
17
15
Misc. Boards & Comm.
8
0
8
0
8
528
8
Library
Personal Services
103
13
1
0
1
0
1
Expenses
357
(96,334)
248
9
257
3
356
Public Celebration
Expenses
18
0
17
0
17
684
18
Debt Service
Principal
2
0
2
0
2
0
3
Interest
441
0
441
0
44109
4
514
Interest Short Term
143
0
106,386
0
106,386
36
175
Interest Short Term (exempt)
12000
0
69
0
69
50
950
Pension /Retirement
Contributory
3,281
(727,154)
2
0
2,544,074
10
3,39801
Noncontrib.
166,526
(26,026)
121
0
121
18
152
Unemployment
Expenses
50
15
58
6
65
0
32
Insurance
Personal Services
80
0
22
0
22
57
82
Expenses
514
(17,233)
449
43
492,622
4
994
Total General Fund
$ 77,425,891
($4,514,856)
$ 71,707,071
$ 673
$ 72,380
$ 530
$ 84
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Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2000 continued from previous page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 95
Carry
Total
2001
Account
Budget
Transfer
Expended
Forward
Expended
Balance
Budget
GENERAL FUND PRIOR YEAR
Selectman
$ 0
$ 7
$ 7
$ 0
$ 7
$ 50
$ 0
Police & Fire Medical
0
22
7
0
7
14
0
Professional Services
0
3,723
2,894
0
2
830
0
Finance
0
41
3603
0
3603
4
0
Registration
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
Art. 20 of '98 Election Equip.
0
5
170
0
170
4
0
Records Management
0
8
8
0
8
0
0
Public Works
0
288
206
0
206
81
0
Art. 14 of '98 DPW Equipmnt
0
91
91,248
0
91
0
0
Art. 17 of '98 DPW Facility
0
32
4
3
7
2500
0
Art. 18 of '98 Landfill Study
0
118
58,931
11
70,760
48
0
Police Department
0
2
2
0
2
273
0
Fire Department
0
22
14
0
14
7
0
Fire Management
0
2
84
0
84
2
0
Art. 17 of '97 Fire Equipment
0
6,585
6
0
6
92
0
Art. 22 of 91 Underground
0
4
0
0
0
4
0
Art. 19 of '98 Fire Equipment
0
2
2
0
2
8
0
Building & Zoning Officer
0
9
8,939
0
8
630
0
Public Schools
0
162
81
0
81
80
0
Veterans' Services
0
7
0
0
0
7
0
Chair Car Services
0
680
680
0
680
0
0
Council on Aging
0
5
4
0
4
924
0
Library
0
1
1,000
0
1
0
0
Non - contributory Retirement
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
Unemployment Insurance
0
4
4
0
4
0
0
Insurance
0
116 437
18,717
0
18 717
97 720
0
Total Prior Years
$ 0
$ 972
$ 575
$ 14,829
$ 590,429
$ 381,835
$ 0
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Sewer
Personal Services
$ 197
$ 30
$ 227,591
$ 0
$ 227
$ 0
$ 213
Expenses
5,838
(181,088)
5,727,259
25
5
(95,251)
6
Debt Service
1
155
1
0
1
1
1
Art. 9 of '95
0
11
11,708
0
11
0
0
Art. 13 of '96
0
238
135
45
181
57
0
Art. 9 of '96
0
181
53
0
53
128
0
Art. 9 of '97
0
557
23505
51
287
270
0
Art. 10 of '97
0
27
10
16
27
0
0
Art. 9 of '98
0
560
499
0
499
559
0
Art. 10 of '98
0
2,895
1
187
1
1
0
Art. 27 of '99
0
300
0
0
0
300
0
Art. 26D of '99
0
125,000
67,873
0
67,873
57,127
0
Total Sewer Fund
$7,374,181
$4 901,914
9 021,013
$ 327,325
$ %348,338 338
$ 2 927 757
$ 8 023,847
Water
Personal Services
$ 470
$ (16,043)
$ 454,301
$ 0
$ 454
$ 0
$ 495
Expenses
3,477
(100,773)
3
14
3
(86,626)
3
Debt Service
0
82
82J36
0
82
0
82J36
Art. 8 of '96
0
28
8
0
8
19,463
0
Art. 8 of '97
0
28
3
0
3
24
0
Art. 12 of '97
0
254
72
2
75
179
0
Art. 8 of '98
0
233
202
0
202
30
0
Art 28 of '
15
102
23
125
31 4
Total Water Fund
$ 3 948J44
$ 824 472
$4 446
$ 16 890
$ 4 290 336
$ 482 280
$ 4 407 253
Recreation Fund
Personal Services
$ 438
$ 0
$ 387,303
$ 0
$ 387
$ 50
$ 453
Expenses
702
16
649
58
707
10,854
718
Art. 19 of '92
0
5
1,761
0
1,761
3
0
Art. 13 of '95
0
5
5
0
5
5
0
Art. 20 of '96
0
33
467
0
467
33,056
0
Art. 19 of '97
0
8
6
1
7
859
0
Art. 21 of '98
0
5
5
0
5
0
0
Art. 30 of '99
0
165
6
0
6
158
0
Art. 29 of '99
0
170
3,455
3
6
163
0
Total Recreation Fund
$ 1
$ 410,301
$1,066,434
$ 63,083
$1,129,517
$ 421,070
$ 1,172,520
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 95
Combined Balance Sheet -June 30, 2000
Page 96 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
General
Special
Capital
Enterprise
Treasurer
Long Term
Fund
Revenue
Projects
Funds
Trusts
Debt
Total
ASSETS
Cash and Investments:
Cash
$ 8
$3
$19
$ 5,157
$ 1
$ 0
$ 39
Temporary Investments
0
Other Investments
0
Total
$ 8
$ 3,834,387
$19
$ 5
$ 1
$ 0
$ 39,107,900
Property Taxes Receivable:
Fiscal 2001
$ (29,345)
$ (29,345)
Current Year's Levy
377
377
Prior Year's & Deferred
403
403
Total
$ 751,841
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 751
Other Receivables & Tax Titles:
Motor Vehicle Excise
$ 440
$ 440
User Charges & Liens
$ 1
1
Special Assessment - Current
789
789
Special Assessment -Long Term
167
167
Departmentals
144
144
Tax Titles
447
447
Due from Other Governments
1
1
Other
$ 975
975
Prepaid Expenses
0
Total
$ 1
$ 0
$ 0
$ 2
$ 975
$ 0
$ 4
Property and Equipment - Net
$ 43
S 43
Amount to be Provided For:
Repayment of Long -Term Obligations
$ 0
Retirement of Bonds
$13
13
Repayment of GANs & BANs
$1,105,000
$22
23
Total
$ 0
$1
$22,250
$ 0
$ 0
$13
$ 36,670
TOTAL ASSETS
$10,608,748
$ 4,939,387
$41,790,470
$ 51
$ 2
$13
S 124,810
LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Warrants Payable
$ 1
$ 299
$ 37
$ 53,238
$ 209,872
$ 1
Accrued Payroll
523
3
19
1
547
Reserved for Abatements
1
1
Deferred Revenues
651
651
Deposits for other Liabilities
116
17
1
1
Bond and Grant Anticipation
1
22
23
Bonds Payable
5
$13
18
Total Liabilities
$ 3
$1,407
$22,287
$ 5
$ 1
$13
$ 47
Fund Balances:
Contributed Capital
$ 30
$ 30
Retained Earnings
12
12
Retained Earnings Appropriated
0
Unreserved Fund Balance
$ 4
$ 3,080,967
$ 1
9
Reserved for Expenditures
1
$(4
2
(1,452,462)
Reserved for Encumbrances
688
450
24,298,571
407
25
Reserve for Future Year Tax Levy
29
29,345
Over /Under Assessments
43
43
Appropriation Deficit
(79,753)
(79,753)
Total Fund Balances
$ 6
$ 3,531,748
$19,502
$ 45,734,905
$ 1
$ 0
$ 77
TOTAL LIABILITIES &
FUND BALANCES
$10,608,748
$ 4,939,387
$41,790
$ 51
$ 2
$13 9 315 9 000
$124
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 97
FUND TYPES
Governmental Fiduciary Combined Totals
Special Capital Expendable Memorandum Only
General Revenue Projects Trust /Agency 2000
REVENUE:
Property Taxes
$ 61
$ 61
Intergovernmental
7,639
$ 3,736
$ 8435
11,383,865
Motor Vehicle & Other Excise Taxes
4
4,056
Departmental Fees & Charges
1,517
4,065
1
7,109,390
Investment Income
988
486
172
1
Special Assessments
41
41,483
Payments in Lieu of Tax
1
1
Penalties & Interest
182,169
182,169
Licenses & Permits
1
1
Fines & Forfeits
262,486
262,486
Total Revenue
$ 77,971,387
$ 8
$ 0
$ 1
$ 87,966,818
EXPENDITURES:
Education
$ 46,053
$ 4,27803
$ 5
$ 709,950
$ 5602,132
Public Works
6
876
293
7
Public Safety
8,123,150
1,410,755
5,221
9,539
Pension
2
2
General Government
2,629
345
1,996
2,977,187
Culture & Recreation
1
69
299
7
1
State & County Assessments
955
955
Health & Human Services
795
500
9
11
Debt Service
3452
3,452
Insurance
530
530
Total Expenditures
$ 72
$ 7
$ 6
$10
$ 97
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES):
Continued Appropriations
$ (575,601)
$ (575,601)
Proceeds of BANs /GANs /Refundings
$ 2
$ 28
30
Repayment of BANs /GANs /Refundings
(2
(4
(7
Transfer from Reserve for Abatements
0
Transfer from Other Funds
1,957,348
12
12,815
6
8488
Transfer to Other Funds
(5
(432,645)
(304,687)
(6
Total Other (Uses)
$ (4
$ (710
$ 24
$ 6
$ 25
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures
$ 1,141,120
$ 97,150
$ 17,804,683
$(2
$ 16,259
Fund Balance, Beg. of Year
$ 5
$ 3
$ 1
$ 4,437,647
$ 15,215,795
Fund Balance, End of Year
$ 6
$ 3
$ 19
$ 1
$ 31
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 97
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund Balance, Special Revenue -June 30, 2000
continued on next page
Page 98 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1,1999
Adjustments
Encumbrances
Expenditures
Revenues
June 30, 2000
School Lunch
$ 198
$
0
$
0
$
1
$ 1
$
0
School Lunch Total
$ 198,019
$
0
$
0
$
1
$ 1,178,064
$
0
Highway
MA 35929
$ 0
$
108
$
0
$
108
$ 0
$
0
MA 36985
23
263
3,673
270
0
13
MA 37344
544,979
161
131
216
0
357
MA 36280
0
4
0
4,010
0
0
Highway Total
$ 568,069
$
537
$
135,403
$
598
$ 0
$
371
Other Special Revenue
So. Lexington Traffic Imp. Fund
$ 191,000
$
1
$
168
$
7
$ 0
$
15
Hanscom /MassPort Litigation
0
0
0
9
12
3
Selectmen Gift - School Project
2,049
0
0
2
0
0
Recreation Gift Account
4
0
0
0
1
6
HATS
0
0
0
1
3
2
Year 2000 Celebration
9
0
0
90
81
0
Selectmen Gift - Bell Atlantic
62,330
57
0
58
29
90
Lexington Center Benches
15
0
0
448
4
19
MassPort Intern Grant
0
0
0
10
10
(819)
Bikeway
2
0
0
0
135
2
Eddison Beautification Gift
1000
0
0
0
0
10
Pagenet /MWRA -Water Tower Gift
52
0
12,078
21
29
47
Nextel Communications
50
0
3
27
0
18
Cable Maintenance Account
39
0
0
11
20
47
Selectmen Gift - World Com
39,763
0
0
37
0
2
Flexible Spending
24
0
0
1
8
32
School Project Earnings
0
0
0
0
486
486
Sprint Communications
101
1
0
1
0
101
N.O.I. Fees /Local Share
8,856
0
0
3
4
9
Hardy Pond Brook
17
0
0
0
0
17
Hayden Woods Area - Conserv. Gift
500
0
0
5
0
0
Cops School Based Partnership 4/01
(3
28
24
49
54
6
Off Duty Detail - Police
(85,417)
0
0
1
1,124,902
(126,355)
Community Policing - FY 99
4
2
0
6
0
0
Police Dept Gift Fund
6
0
0
20
16
2
Firearms Record Keeping Fund
0
0
0
4
4
0
Cops Schl Based Prtnrship `99 7/01
0
0
22
24
49
1
Community Policing Grant 12/00
0
0
1,400
19
42
21
Cops More `98 3/01
0
0
35
74
104
(6,249)
Watch Your Car 9/99
0
0
0
675
675
0
Violence Against Women 9/00
0
0
14
6
7,473
(14,091)
Off Duty Detail - Fire
201
0
0
9
9
0
Fire Dept. Gifts
2
0
0
19
18
1
S.A.F.E. FY 00
0
0
0
4
4
0
S.A.F.E. FY 99
81
0
0
81
0
0
Fire Fighter Exam
0
0
0
3
6
3
DPW Revolving
73
0
11
73
50
38
Sale of Cemetery Lots
97
0
0
0
41
138
DPW Recycling /Composting Bin
1,260
0
0
1
1
1
continued on next page
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Revenues /Expenditures /Fund Balance, Special Revenue June 30, 2000 continued from previous page
continued on next page
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 99
Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1,1999
Adjustments
Encumbrances
Expenditures
Revenues
June
30, 2000
Other Special Revenue (continued)
Off Duty Custodian
$ 3,987
$
0
$
0
$
2,878
$ 4
$
5
NESWC Recycling Assistance
27
6
0
72
56
16
Household Hazardous Waste (St)
(39,363)
33
0
33
39
0
Minuteman Hazardous Products
7
14
16
99
95
764
Off -Duty Detail - DPW
8,850
0
0
32
31
7
Selectmens Tree Gift Account
3
0
1
2
4
3
Utility Imp.- Bedford/Harrington St.
0
0
0
0
170
170
Title V Septic Repair /Loan Proceeds
9
0
0
49
40
0
Rcpt Res -MWPAT Loan Repaymts
0
0
0
0
2
2
COA- Social Day Care - Revolving
49,741
0
0
132
162
79
COA Transportation Grant - 00
0
0
0
7
7
0
COA Gift Fund
11
0
0
0
1
13
DEA Formula Grant
0
0
0
32
32
0
COA Incentive Award - `00
0
0
0
4
4
0
LEXPRESS Fare /Passes
96
27
1
159
68
31
MBTA Grant
0
0
0
80
80
0
LEXPRESS - Gift
8
0
971
(1
4
12
Lexington Transit Guide
13,732
0
0
8
225
5
Hartwell Ave. Traffic Mgmt. Assoc.
10
0
0
0
0
10
Alternative Transp. Serv. Gift
24
185
0
25
0
0
Library Development Officer
6
0
0
25
19
66
State Aid to Libraries
54
0
0
31
50
73
Title V Septic Mgmt. Grant
2
0
0
2
0
0
Art. 37 of 99 Cultural Survey
0
12
0
12
0
0
Insurance Reimbursment < 20K
4
0
0
55
55
4
Other Special Revenue Total
$1
$
185
$
315,378
$
2
$ 3,158,635
$
1
Parking Meter /Lots
$ 191
$
0
$
0
$
389
$ 356,529
$
158
Parking Meter Total
$ 191
$
0
$
0
$
389,224
$ 356,529
$
158,489
School Special Revenue
Off Duty Custodian
($3,775)
$
0
$
0
$
44
$ 48
$
0
Bowman Library
2
0
0
366
6
8
Thoreau & His Friends Grant
1, 5 67
0
0
1
0
0
Harrington School Gift
138
0
0
0
0
138
Sumner Richards Memrl - Revolv.
310
0
0
310
0
0
Adult Education - Revolving
262
0
0
226
264
300
Bridge School Gift
10
0
0
8
10
12
Elementary Gift
0
0
0
6
25
18
School Gift
0
0
0
0
2
2
Diamond School Gift
0
0
0
0
5
5
Driver Ed - Revolving
37
0
0
58
55
34
Lost Books - Revolving
12
0
0
18
5
64
Athletics - Revolving
34
0
0
56
21
462
Drama Foundation - Revolving
22,705
0
0
0
0
22
Susan Spencer Memorial Fund
349
0
0
349
0
0
Metco FY00
0
0
0
1,104,143
1,104,143
0
Smoking Cessation FY00
0
0
0
125
125
0
SPED 94 -142 Alloc 8/00
0
0
0
530
568
38
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 99
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund Balance, Special Revenue June 30, 2000 continued from previous page
Page 100 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1,1999
Adjustments
Encumbrances
Expenditures
Revenues
June 30, 2000
School Special Revenue (continued)
Early Childhood- SPED 8/00
$ 0
$ 21
$ 0
$ 38
$ 64
$ 47
Title VI - 8/00
0
0
0
7
37
30
Teacher Trnng Math & Science 8/00
0
0
0
10
18
7
Emergency Immigrant Act 8/00
0
0
0
34
3 6,117
1
Safe & Drug Free Schools 8/00
0
0
0
25
25
695
SPED Frameworks 8/00
0
0
0
10
24
13
Mass Early Literacy Intrvntion FY00
0
0
0
12
12
0
Advanced Placement FY00
0
0
0
9
9
0
Class Size Reduction 8/00
0
0
0
39
45
6
Emrgncy Immig Act Eng Lang 8/00
0
0
0
24
2 5, 0 0 0
219
Technology Literacy Challenge 8/00
0
0
0
19
30
10, 422
Goals 2000 Beg Tch Induct Prog 8/00
0
0
0
7
14
6
Goals 2000 Redesign PreservEd 8/00
0
0
0
4
15
10
Title 18/00
0
0
0
91
81
(10,033)
Gifted & Talented `00
0
0
0
7
7
0
GAAD -Law Enforcement Ed 9/00
0
0
0
10
2
(8
Safe Schools - Gay /Lesbian FY00
0
0
0
1
1
161
Essntl Skills: Extend Opp for Sue '00
0
0
0
30
30
0
IEP Training 8/00
0
0
0
0
5
5
Enhanced Schl Health Grant FY 00
0
0
0
72
73
1
CHNA 15 Mini Grant 01
0
0
0
1
2
61
Team Nutrition Training
0
0
0
5
5
0
Fiske School Gift Account
4
0
0
0
1
6
Presidential Excellence Award '98
7
0
0
7
0
0
C.A.S. IT. (Italian Culture) Grant
0
0
0
20 1 000
20
0
Estabrook Gift Account
5
0
0
5
0
0
Athletic Gift Account
8
0
0
8
5
4
Hastings Gift Account
4
0
0
0
0
4
SPED Curriclm Frameworks 8/99
4
0
0
4
0
0
Teacher Trnng Math/Science 8/99
3
0
0
3
0
0
Title VI 8/99
4
0
0
4
0
0
SPED 94 -142 Alloc 8/99
20
0
0
20
0
0
Emrgncy Immigration Act 8/99
(8
0
0
0
8
0
SPED Early Child Allocation 8/99
28
(21,008)
0
9
1
0
Goals 2000 Preservice Prog. 8/99
12
0
0
12
0
0
Drug -Free Schools - Dist. 8/99
2
0
0
2
0
0
Drug -Free Schools - Emrgncy 8/99
19
0
0
19
0
0
Tech Lieteracy Challenge 18/99
47
0
0
47
0
0
Goals 2000 Induction Year 8/99
17
0
0
17
0
0
GAAD -Law Enforcement Ed 9/99
610
0
0
9
8
0
Goals 2000 Focused Instruc 8/99
3
0
0
7
3
0
School Special Revenue Total
$ 568,831
$ 0
$ 0
$ 2
$ 2,859,811
$ 584,288
Lexington Education Foundation
$ 30,302
$ (271)
$ 0
$ 57
$ 82,060
$ 54,527
L.E.F. Total
$ 30,302
$ (271)
$ 0
$ 57,564
$ 82,060
$ 54,527
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
TOTAL
$2,593,568
$ 722,284
$ 450,781
$ 7
$ 7,635,098
$ 2
Note: The figures above are rounded to the closest dollar:
Page 100 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Debt Service Summary
Note: The figures above are rounded to the closest dollar:
Lexington Retirement Board
ROLE: To oversee, guide, monitor, and enforce the
Massachusetts Pension Laws governing the Town's retirement
system; to invest prudently the system's assets for the purpose of
providing the benefits guaranteed to the public employees qual-
ifying under the plan.
Contributory Retirement System 12/31/00
Cash & Equivalents
MEMBERSHIP: Chair Robert Cunha and Arthur Washburn,
both elected by the members of the Retirement System; Michael
McNabb appointed by the Selectmen; and Alan Fields reappoint-
ed by the Retirement Board for a 3 -year term ending in the year
2003. Chief Financial Officer John Ryan is the ex officio member.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Realized continued improvement in the system's financial
condition due in part to the return on investment over the past
15 years. The annualized return on the fixed income portion of
the portfolio was 10.5 %.
• Town Meeting approved the adoption of section 103 (1) of
Chapter 32 of the MGL which allows the retirement board to
grant a cost of living adjustment (COLA) up to 3% on the first
$12,000 in a year when the Consumer Price Index is less than 3 %.
• Saw the retirement of 16 town employees and withdrawal of
41 members from the system; 30 members transferred to
another system and there were 94 new members.
• Selected Wellington Management as the International
Portfolio Manager and awarded State Street Bank and Trust
Company the new contract for the Institutional Custodian
Banking in response to a request for proposals.
• An actuarial valuation found a substantial drop in the unfund-
ed actuarial liability due primarily to investment performance
well in excess of the 8% assumed rate of return.
Fixed Income Securities:
Intermediate Bond
Govt. & Agency Securities
Corporate Bonds
Total Fixed Income
Equities:
Contrafund
Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Fund
Growth & Income
Magellan
Real Estate Fund
Wellington International
Total Equities
Total Assets
12/31/00 12/31/99
$ 94 $ 3
$ 25,994
$14
8,449,488
$ 25,994,620 $23,102,793
$ 9 $ 9
9 9
18,263 20
4,951,601 5,051,726
1 2
4 3,958,114
3,735,465
$ 51,743,277 $ 50,889,143
$ 77,832,696 $ 77,011
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 101
FY01
FY02
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10
TOTAL
Tax Levy Supported Debt:
Dispatch Center
$ 199,440
$ 191
$ 183
$ 176
$ 16800
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 919
Library
271
262
253
121
117
112
108
103
99,225
94
1
Conservation 1986
114,556
94
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
209
Augusta Land Acquisition
19
19
18
17,862
17
16
15
15
0
0
140
Building Envelope
74,575
72
69
67
65,075
62
60
57
55
52
637
Schools
3
2
1
1
906
433
401
198
165,375
157
11
Subtotal
$ 3,788,578
$ 3,511,065
$ 2,477,933
$ 1
$ 1,273,984
$ 625,209
$ 585,555
$ 375,242
$ 319,725
$ 304,935
$ 15,150,299
Enterprise Fund Debt:
Water
$ 82,136
$ 82
$ 82
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 246
Sewer
1,185
1,092,161
971
518,842
183
171
165,168
207
119
89,378
4,706,110
SWPAT
435
435
217
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Subtotal
$ 1,703,665
$1,609,960
$1,271,652
$ 518,842
$ 183
$ 171,951
$165
$ 207,283
$ 119,988
$ 89,378
$ 6
TOTALS
$ 5,492,243
$ 5,121,025
$ 3,749,585
$ 2,406,914
$ 1,457,772
$ 797,160
$ 750,723
$ 582,525
$ 439,713
$ 394,313
$ 21
Note: The figures above are rounded to the closest dollar:
Lexington Retirement Board
ROLE: To oversee, guide, monitor, and enforce the
Massachusetts Pension Laws governing the Town's retirement
system; to invest prudently the system's assets for the purpose of
providing the benefits guaranteed to the public employees qual-
ifying under the plan.
Contributory Retirement System 12/31/00
Cash & Equivalents
MEMBERSHIP: Chair Robert Cunha and Arthur Washburn,
both elected by the members of the Retirement System; Michael
McNabb appointed by the Selectmen; and Alan Fields reappoint-
ed by the Retirement Board for a 3 -year term ending in the year
2003. Chief Financial Officer John Ryan is the ex officio member.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Realized continued improvement in the system's financial
condition due in part to the return on investment over the past
15 years. The annualized return on the fixed income portion of
the portfolio was 10.5 %.
• Town Meeting approved the adoption of section 103 (1) of
Chapter 32 of the MGL which allows the retirement board to
grant a cost of living adjustment (COLA) up to 3% on the first
$12,000 in a year when the Consumer Price Index is less than 3 %.
• Saw the retirement of 16 town employees and withdrawal of
41 members from the system; 30 members transferred to
another system and there were 94 new members.
• Selected Wellington Management as the International
Portfolio Manager and awarded State Street Bank and Trust
Company the new contract for the Institutional Custodian
Banking in response to a request for proposals.
• An actuarial valuation found a substantial drop in the unfund-
ed actuarial liability due primarily to investment performance
well in excess of the 8% assumed rate of return.
Fixed Income Securities:
Intermediate Bond
Govt. & Agency Securities
Corporate Bonds
Total Fixed Income
Equities:
Contrafund
Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Fund
Growth & Income
Magellan
Real Estate Fund
Wellington International
Total Equities
Total Assets
12/31/00 12/31/99
$ 94 $ 3
$ 25,994
$14
8,449,488
$ 25,994,620 $23,102,793
$ 9 $ 9
9 9
18,263 20
4,951,601 5,051,726
1 2
4 3,958,114
3,735,465
$ 51,743,277 $ 50,889,143
$ 77,832,696 $ 77,011
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 101
Trustees of Public Trusts
ROLE: To administer, invest, and disburse funds of 85 trusts
and moneys bequeathed or donated to the Town for specific pub-
lic purposes.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Alan Fields, Thomas
Taylor and David Williams.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The total market value of all trusts as of 6/30/00 was $4,852,077.
• Trustees distributed a total of $277,616 to the following spe-
cific areas of need:
All Purpose .............................. $ 38
Beautification ............................$ 22
Human Services ..........................$ 2
Recognition .............................. $ 1
Scholarship ..............................$ 26,570
Perpetual Care ............................ $ 3,398
Lexington Education Foundation ..............$ 183
Established 14 additional Trusts.
1. BOLT (Backers of Lexington Track)
2. Chiesa Farm Conservation Land Trust
3. Dunback Meadow Fund
4. Richard and Jeanne Kirk Fund
5. Willards Woods Conservation Trust
6. Jack and Sally Gardner Memorial Fund
7. LEF Endowment Fund
8. Earl and Elsie Dooks Scholarship Fund
9. Lexington Police Children's Scholarship Fund
Each trust is described with a financial statement. "Principal
Balance " refers to the original gift and additions plus realized
capital gains. "Income Balance" refers to unspent interest and
dividends. Disbursements is the money disbursed in fiscal 2000.
1999 -2000
ALL - PURPOSE
Fund for Lexington Established 1995, the income to be used
in three areas: assisting those in need, beautification, and pro-
viding seed money for innovative ideas and projects. Donations
can be earmarked for any of the three areas.
Disbursements .............................. $ 34
Principal balance ............................ $ 13
Income balance ............................. $ 23
Fund for Lexington
ROLE: To distribute funds to assist Lexington residents in
need, support beautification projects, and seed innovative
programs.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Jeanne Krieger,
Rev. Arnold Colletti, Dawn McKenna, Leo McSweeney,
David Walsh, Alan Fields, and Human Services Coordinator
Steve Baran.
HIGHLIGHTS:
10. Lexington Police Scholarship Fund
11. Dominic and Assunta Modoono Family Scholarship Fund
12. LHS Class of 1954/Lawrence G. Movsessian Scholarship Fund
13. Morton L. Salter Scholarship Fund
14. Stavenhagen Family Scholarship Fund
These trusts represent the love the donors and individuals being
honored have for Lexington and its citizens and their wish to con-
tribute to the Town's betterment. Knowing that a trust is in perpetu-
ity, will be managed by the Town at no cost to the trust, that gifts
will be used locally and are tax - deductible, is most satisfying to
donors. It is a way to honor the past and energize the future. A recent
national study on philanthropy showed that community foundations
which raise and distribute money locally saw the biggest gain in
donations. Community foundations make giving very attractive.
Any person or organization may create a named trust with a mini-
mum gift of $5000. Additions may also be made to any existing trust
at any time. Establishing a fund in the Trust is a simple and quick
procedure. The Trustees have the flexibility to accept a wide variety
of assets and can accommodate a donor's financial and estate plan-
ning objectives; taking care of all the necessary paperwork at no cost.
The Trustees of Public Trusts exist to make giving easy and eco-
nomical as well as to encourage giving. Lexington is a very caring
community; its residents are generous and willing to helps others.
• Received generous support from 426 residents to the
FY00 Campaign resulting in the receipt of more than
$24,000 to be distributed back to the community.
• Disbursed funds to assist neighbors in need with issues
ranging from buying furniture and assisting with rent for
a fire victim, paying summer camp tuition for three chil-
dren, starting an innovative after - school program and pay-
ing for roof and chimney repairs.
Genesis Community Fund Established 1998, three - quarters
of the income will be used for scholarships and human services.
Disbursements .............................. $ 2
Principal balance ............................ $ 22
George. L. Gilmore Fund Established 1950, the income to be
used as the Town may from time to time vote; and if at any time
special use arises to which in the opinion of the Selectmen the
principal of said fund may be applied, then it may be applied
upon the vote of the Town Meeting.
Disbursements .............................. $ 1
Principal balance ............................ $ 37
Income balance ............................. $ 43
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Trustees Of Public Trusts continued from previous page
BEAUTIFICATION
BOLT (Backers of Lexington Track) Established 2000, the
principal to be expended to resurface, reconstruct, repair and
maintain the indoor track and related projects at the Lexington
High School field house.
Principal balance ............................ $ 19
Income balance ............................. $ .02
Geneva M. Brown Fund Established 1947, the income to be
used for improving and beautifying the common and triangular
parcel of land in front of the Masonic Temple.
Principal balance ............................ $ 7,249
Income balance ............................. $ 11,393
Chiesa Farm Conservation Land Trust Fund Established
2000, after notification three - quarters of the net income earned
each year may be spent for plantings, signage, maintenance pro-
jects, land acquisition of abutting land, to help preserve the char-
acter of the Chiesa farm conservation area.
Principal balance ............................ $ 4
Income balance ............................. $ 82
Colonial Cemetery Fund The income to be used for repairs
and upkeep at the cemetery.
Principal balance ............................ $ 309
Income balance ............................. $ 1
Dunback Meadow Conservation Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the net income may be used to help preserve
the character of the Dunback Meadow conservation area.
Principal balance ............................ $ 5
Income balance ............................. $ 380
Jack Eddison Blossom Fund Established 1993, three - quarters
of the annual net income to be used to help preserve the charac-
ter and green spaces of Lexington and its Bikeway, through main-
tenance, new projects, and the planting of flowers and trees.
Disbursements .............................. $ 1,473
Principal balance ............................ $ 48
Income balance ............................. $ 6
Frederick L. Emery Fund Established 1936, the income to be
used by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the work of grad-
ing, grassing, and keeping in order grass borders lying between
sidewalks or footpaths and the driveways on public streets; and in
otherwise beautifying the public streets, ways, and places in said
Town, preference to be given to said objects in order stated.
Disbursements .............................. $ 200
Principal balance ............................ $ 7,519
Income balance ............................. $ 125
Orin W. Fiske - Battle Green Fund Established 1899, the
income to be used for the maintenance of the Lexington Battle
Green or the monuments erected thereon.
Principal balance ............................ $ 773
Income balance ............................. $ 389
Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund Established 1905,
the annual income to be devoted to the care of the older part of the cem-
etery in which repose the remains of Rev. John Hancock and wife.
Disbursements .............................. $ 250
Principal balance ............................ $ 607
Income balance ............................. $ 4
Gordon /Souza Juniper Hill Fund Established 1993, three -quar-
ters of the annual net income to be used to help preserve the char-
acter of Juniper Hill Conservation Land; such income may be spent
for plantings, signs, maintenance projects, and land acquisition.
Principal balance ............................ $ 19
Income balance ............................. $ 2,266
Hayden Woods Conservation Fund Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be used to help preserve the char-
acter of the Hayden Woods conservation land; such income may be
used for plantings, signs, maintenance projects and land acquisitions.
Principal balance ............................ $ 15
Hayes Fountain Fund Established 1895, the income to be used for
the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds immediately around it.
Principal balance ............................ $ 2
Income balance ............................. $ 1,256
Richard and Jeanne Kirk Fund Established 2000, up to
three - quarters of the net income earned each year to be used for
the maintenance, support, and improvement of the Theresa and
Roberta Lee Fitness/Nature Path.
Disbursements .............................. $ 12
Principal balance ............................ $433
Income balance ............................. $ 7
Teresa and Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path Established
1990 the income, and, if necessary, the principal, are to be used by
the Town of Lexington Recreation Committee through the Lincoln
Park Committee for the work of grading, planting, beautifying,
and maintaining the Teresa and Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path.
Disbursements .............................. $ 7,633
Principal balance ............................ $ 58
Income balance ............................. $ 249
Lexington Community Playground Fund Established 1991,
the income and, if necessary, the principal to be used by the Town
of Lexington Recreation Committee for the work of repairing
and maintaining the Lexington Community Playground.
Principal balance ............................ $ 7
Income balance ............................. $ 1
Lexington Nature Trust Fund Established 1992, the income
and, if necessary, the principal, to be used by the Town of
Lexington Conservation Commission for the acquisition, pro-
motion, and management of its properties.
Principal balance ............................ $ 20,535
Income balance ............................. $ 1
Everet M. Mulliken Fund Established 1948, the income to be
used under the supervision of the proper town authorities, for the
care of Hastings Park in Lexington.
Principal balance ............................ $ 12
Income balance ............................. $ 16
Edith C. Redman Trust Established 1928, the income only to
be used and applied for the care and maintenance of the
Lexington Common known as the "Battle Green."
Principal balance ............................ $ 969
Income balance ............................. $ 108
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees Of Public Trusts continued from previous page
George O. Smith Fund Established 1903, the income to be
expended by the Field and Garden Club in setting out and keep-
ing in order shade and ornamental trees and shrubs on the streets
and highways in Lexington, or the beautifying of unsightly
places in the highways.
Principal balance ............................ $ 3
Income balance ............................. $ 75
George W. Taylor Flag Fund Established 1931, the income to
be used for the care, preservation, and replacement of the flag-
pole on the Battle Green, or for the purchase of new flags; any
balance of income to be used for the care of Lexington Common.
Principal balance ............................ $ 3
Income balance ............................. $ 2
George W. Taylor Tree Fund Established 1931, the income
to be used for the care, purchase and preservation of trees for the
adornment of the Town.
Principal balance ............................ $ 9
Income balance ............................. $ 3
Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund Established 1950, the
income to be used to provide nightly illumination of the
Lexington Minute Man statue.
Principal balance ............................ $ 13
Income balance ............................. $ 4
William Tower Memorial Park Fund Established 1913, the
income to be applied by the Town, in each and every year for the
care, maintenance, and improvements of Tower Park.
Principal balance ............................ $ 33
Income balance ............................. $ 5208
Willards Woods Conservation Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income may be used for plantings, signage,
maintenance projects, and land acquisition costs for the Willards
Woods conservation area.
Principal balance ............................ $ 5
Income balance ............................. $ 174
CELEBRATION
American Legion Celebrations Fund Established 1982,
three - quarters of the annual net income to be used towards
defraying the Town's cost for the Patriots' Day, Memorial Day,
and Veterans Day celebrations.
Principal balance ............................ $ 9,092
Income balance ............................. $ 1
Leroy S. Brown Fund Established 1940, the income to be
used towards defraying the expense of an appropriate and digni-
fied celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.
Principal balance ............................ $ 9,411
Income balance ............................. $ 2,392
HUMAN SERVICES
Beals Fund Established 1891, the income to be expended for
the benefit of worthy, indigent, American -born men and women
over 60 years of age.
Principal balance ............................ $ 3
Income balance ............................. $ 3
Bridge Charitable Fund Established 1880, the income to be
annually distributed among the deserving poor of Lexington
without distinction of sex or religion.
Principal balance ............................ $ 42
Income balance ............................. $ 501
Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging, Inc.
Established 1992, the income, when requested, to be used to pro-
vide programs and services to benefit older adults in Lexington.
Principal may also be used for programs and services as well as
for capital improvements to the Senior Center.
Principal balance ............................ $ 220,547
Income balance ............................. $ 24
Jonas Gammell Trust Established 1873, the income to be
used by the Board of Public Welfare and by two ladies appointed
annually by the Selectmen in purchasing such luxuries or delica-
cies for the town poor, wherever located, as are not usually fur-
nished them, and shall tend to promote their health and comfort.
Principal balance ............................ $ 818
Income balance ............................. $ 518
Jack and Sally Gardner Fund Established 2000, up to three -
quarters of the annual income to be used to support activities
endorsed by the Friends of the Council on Aging.
Principal balance ............................ $ 28,154
Income balance ............................. $ 875
Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund Established 1885, the income
to be distributed to the deserving poor of Lexington without dis-
tinction of sex or religion.
Principal balance ............................ $ 3
Income balance ............................. $ 2
Harriet R. Gilmore Fund Established 1892, the income to be
used for the benefit of poor people in Lexington.
Principal balance ............................ $ 1
Income balance ............................. $ 1
Lexington Human Services Fund Established 1990, to be fund-
ed by transfers from other funds administered by the Trustees as well
as private contributions, to provide funds for the Lexington Human
Services Committee in its mission to help individuals in need.
Disbursements .............................. $ 2
Principal balance ............................ $ 1202
Income balance ............................. $ 2
RECOGNITION
EllaLou Dimmock Prize for Vocal Excellence Fund
Established 1997 by The Lexington Council for the Arts. The
award recognizes a LHS student, selected by the LHS music fac-
ulty, who demonstrates promising vocal ability and /or promotes
vocal musical performance in the community.
Principal balance ............................ $ 6
Income balance ............................. $ 496
Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Minuteman Fund Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be used to fund a grant or
award to an individual or group pursuing the study of colonial
history, primarily Lexington.
Disbursements .............................. $ 500
Principal balance ............................ $ 11
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Trustees Of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Charles E. Ferguson Youth Recognition Award Fund
Established 1997, to fund monetary awards to the LHS students
receiving the Lexington Youth Award at each Patriots' Day cel-
ebration. The recipients are selected by the Youth Commission.
The fund was established with moneys left to the Town by
Charles E. Ferguson, Town Moderator from 1949 -1969.
Disbursements .............................. $ 750
Principal balance ............................ $ 14
Income balance ............................. $ 33
Paul Foley Leadership Fund Established 1990, this award is
made periodically to a member of the administration, faculty,
staff, or a volunteer in the Lexington Public School System to
recognize and reward his /her outstanding leadership in facilitat-
ing a team approach to meeting the educational needs of stu-
dents, individually or as a group.
Principal balance ............................ $ 3,627
Income balance ............................. $ 473
Lexington Education Foundation Established 1989, the fund to
be used to promote sound, innovative approaches to enhance excel-
lence in education by funding projects in areas of creative program
development, innovative materials, and instructional resources.
Disbursements .............................. $183
Principal balance ............................ $ 37
Income balance ............................. $ 416
LEF Endowment Fund Established 2000, a new fund being
established to endow the Lexington Education Foundation.
Principal balance ............................ $ 20
Jacquelyn R. Smith Memorial Internship Fund Established
1993, three - quarters of the annual net income to be used to help
professionals gain valuable work experience and explore career
options within local government.
Disbursements .............................. $ 75
Principal balance ............................ $ 91,416
Income balance ............................. $ 9,125
Michael Wagner Technology Education Fund Established
1999, three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a
teacher at Lexington High School who has done much to promote
the art of technology by students and /or in the classroom, or has
aided others in the system to effectively utilize computer technology.
Disbursements .............................. $ 300
Principal balance ............................ $ 8
SCHOLARSHIP
Sangwook Alm Memorial Scholarship Fund Established 1998,
three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a Lexington
High School senior whose life encompasses a joyful display of zest,
a respect for all, a striving for excellence, and service towards others.
Disbursements .............................. $ 500
Principal balance ............................ $ 18
Charles D. Aker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1998, three - quarters of the annual net income to be
awarded to a Lexington High School senior who must have held
a responsible position on a sports team (other than a player) for
at least 2 years.
Disbursements .............................. $ 200
Principal balance ............................ $ 505
Income balance ............................. $ 95
Hallie C. Blake Fund Established 1920, the income to be used
annually in cash prizes to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of
Lexington High School, who by example and influence have shown
the highest qualities of leadership, conduct, and character and who
possess, in the largest measure, the good will of the student body.
Disbursements .............................. $ 320
Principal balance ............................ $ 6
Income balance ............................. $ 101
Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize Established 1990,
three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a
woman in the senior class of Lexington High School who has
demonstrated a commitment to the community.
Disbursements .............................. $ 2
Principal balance ............................ $ 47.792
Robert P. Clapp Fund Income is to provide two prizes for
pupils of Lexington High School, one for excellence in speaking
and the other for excellence in composition.
Principal balance ............................ $ 1
Income balance ............................. $ 97
Bettie Clarke Scholarship Fund Established 1993, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a Lexington senior
at Lexington High School or Minuteman Regional Vocational Tech,
who joyously, intelligently and creatively participates in community
public service, and has demonstrated a respect for all points of view.
Disbursements .............................. $ 600
Principal balance ............................ $ 18
Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Scholarship Established
1973, three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to
a Lexington High School senior, preferably one who graduated
from Bridge School, has financial need, loves family, and is
involved in community and school activities.
Disbursements .............................. $ 200
Principal balance ............................ $ 5
Income balance ............................. $85
Nan and Ray Culler Scholarship Fund Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to graduating
senior(s) who are residents of Lexington, and who have participated
in community public service, including volunteer activities in town.
Disbursements .............................. $ 325
Principal balance ............................ $ 13
June Denk Fund Established 1994, three - quarters of the
annual net income to be used to award a scholarship and book
selected by the Principal of Lexington High School to a gradu-
ating senior who may have volunteered in the Student Library or
made extensive use of the Student Library.
Disbursements .............................. $ 500
Principal balance ............................ $ 17,370
Earl and Elsie Dooks Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income to fund a scholarship(s) to a
Lexington High School graduate who is planning to study and
enter the field of teaching.
Disbursements .............................. $ 50
Principal balance ............................ $ 6
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees Of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Mickey Finn Scholarship Fund Established 1996 by the
family and friends of Mickey Finn who was a President of the
Lexington Little League, a coach, and mentor of many
Lexington youth; the scholarship to be awarded to a graduat-
ing senior who participated in Lexington Little League or
Girls' Softball.
Disbursements .............................. $ 350
Principal balance ............................ $ 10
William P. Fitzgerald Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Fund Established 1998, the scholarship to be awarded to a
Lexington High School senior who has shown positive growth
in his or her athletic abilities and is recognized as a good person.
Disbursements .............................. $ 500
Principal balance ............................ $ 10
Charles E. French Medal Fund Established 1905, the
income to be used annually to purchase silver medals (or schol-
arship) to be distributed to pupils in Lexington High School for
the best scholarship.
Principal balance ............................ $ 5
Income balance ............................. $ 332
Mary P. Grace Scholarship Fund Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income to fund scholarships.
Disbursements .............................. $ 450
Principal balance ............................ $ 12
Income balance ............................. $ 189
Harrington Memorial Fund To be used by the school com-
mittee of Lexington for scholarships for needy children.
Disbursements .............................. $ 2
Principal balance ............................ $ 63
Income balance ............................. $ 7
Heritage Scholarship Fund Established 1999, three - quarters
of the annual net income to be awarded to a Lexington High
School graduate(s) who is a resident of Lexington, has demon-
strated financial need, has done his or her work conscientiously
while not necessarily being in the top ten percent of the class.
Disbursements .............................. $ 525
Principal balance ............................ $ 16
Income balance ............................. $ 46
Richard Isenberg Scholarship Fund Established 1986,
three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded annually
to a member of the junior or senior class of Lexington High
School who has demonstrated excellence in sports writing.
Disbursements .............................. $ 500
Principal balance ............................ $ 15,257
Lexington Outlook Club /Bessie and Gabriel Baker
Scholarship Fund Established 1989, three - quarters of the
annual net income to be awarded to women in the senior class of
Lexington High School who are going to college.
Principal balance ............................ $ 13
Lexington Outlook Club Scholarship Fund Established
1902, three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to
women in the senior class of Lexington High School who are
going to college.
Principal balance ............................ $ 17
Lexington Outlook Club /Maxine Francis Warnecke
Scholarship Fund Established 1986, three - quarters of the
annual net income to be awarded to women in the senior class of
Lexington High School who are going to junior college or col-
lege, who need financial assistance, and who have made a com-
mitment to pursue a career in medicine or science.
Disbursements .............................. $ 3
Principal balance ............................ $ 230,017
Income balance ............................. $ 7
Lexington Police Children's Scholarship Fund Established
2000, three - quarters of the income is to fund scholarship(s) for
children of currently active Lexington Police officers.
Principal balance ............................ $ 500
Lexington Police Scholarship Fund Established 2000, three -
quarters of the income to be used to fund need -based scholar -
ship(s) to a graduate(s) of Lexington High School, preferably
one planning to enter the field of law enforcement.
Principal balance ............................ $500
Christine Martin Scholarship Fund Established 1999, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a senior at
Lexington High School who plans to pursue a career working
with children and has a history of volunteer work and /or has
been active in the fight to prevent drinking and driving.
Disbursements .............................. $ 400
Principal balance ............................ $ 18
Income balance ............................. $ 264
Carolyn M. McCabe Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1986, three - quarters of the annual net income to be
awarded to a woman in the senior class of Lexington High School
who was a varsity athlete and who demonstrated aspects of
Carolyn's character, i.e. good sportsmanship, inspired competition,
spirit and fun; nominations must be made by a teammate or coach.
Disbursements .............................. $ 1
Principal balance ............................ $ 36
Lexington High School Class of 1954 /Lawrence G.
Movsessian Memorial Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
up to three - quarters of the income to fund need -based scholar-
ships to graduates of Lexington High School.
Disbursements .............................. $ 50
Principal balance ............................ $ 7
Income balance ............................. $ 115
Srinivasu Meka Scholarship Fund Established 1996 by the
family and friends of Srinivasu Meka, a member of the LHS
Class of 1991 who died in 1994. The recipient must have at least
a 3.0 average, have been involved in student council or sports,
and is planning to attend a 4 -year college or university.
Disbursements .............................. $ 750
Principal balance ............................ $ 25
Income balance ............................. $ 480
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Trustees Of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Dominic and Assunta Modoono Family Scholarship Fund
Established 2000, up to three - quarters of the income earned to
fund need -based scholarship(s) to graduate(s) of Lexington High
School or Minuteman Regional Vocational High School.
Recipients should have selflessly, enthusiastically, and creative-
ly served their school and community.
Principal balance ............................ $ 52
Income balance ............................. $ 140
Virginia M. Powers Scholarship Fund Established 1995,
three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a
woman student with financial need who evidences a seriousness
of purpose, a clear sense of responsibility, coupled with humili-
ty and respect for others.
Disbursements .............................. $ 550
Principal balance ............................ $ 15,108
Income balance ............................. $ 59
Elsa W. Regestein Award Fund Established 1933 by Marcia
Dane, the income to be used for awards to a member of the
senior class of the Lexington High School who has done
school work conscientiously and creditably and who, in the
judgment of the faculty, deserves public commendation for
carrying on at the same time, either in or out of school, a
worthwhile activity or employment which has not been given
other recognition. No scholarship will be awarded until the
principal balance reaches $5,000.
Principal balance ............................ $ 2
Income balance ............................. $ 59
Morton L. Salter Scholarship Fund Established 2000, three -
quarters of the income to fund need -based scholarships.
Disbursements .............................. $ 5
Principal balance ............................ $ 5,025
Income balance ............................. $ 139
Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund Established
1956, the net income to be awarded annually to assist in the edu-
cation of deserving young men or women living in Lexington.
Disbursements .............................. $ 1
Principal balance ............................ $ 34
Income balance ............................. $ 537
Mary Sorenson Memorial Fund Established 1969, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to graduating
seniors in need of financial assistance.
Disbursements .............................. $ 225
Principal balance ............................ $ 6,500
Income balance ............................. $ 116
Stavenhagen Family Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
up to three - quarters of the income earned to fund need -based
scholarship(s) to student(s) who have worked conscientiously to
the best of their ability without necessarily achieving high acad-
emic standing.
Principal balance ............................ $ 500
Ellen A. Stone Fund Established 1890, the accrued interest to
be paid to the School Committee who are to employ it in aiding
needy and deserving young women of Lexington in obtaining a
higher education.
Disbursements .............................. $ 225
Principal balance ............................ $ 6
Income balance ............................. $ 124
Charles Lyman Weld Fund Established 1946, the entire
fund, both principal and income are available upon a vote of the
Town, for educational purposes, a chapel at Westview Cemetery,
or scholarships.
Disbursements .............................. $ 475
Principal balance ............................ $ 13
Income balance ............................. $ 221
Dorothea Schmidt -Penta Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1980, this scholarship will not be awarded until the
principal balance reaches $5000, at which time three - quarters of
the income will be awarded to a Lexington High School senior
planning to enter the field of health service.
Disbursements .............................. $ 25
Principal balance ............................ $ 5
Income balance ............................. $ 85
Mary and August Schumacher Trust Fund Established
1988, three - quarters of the income to be used annually to fund
two scholarships, of equal value, to seniors at Lexington High
School who have been accepted to an accredited college, have
worked diligently on academic studies while perhaps not being
in the top ten percent of the class, and who have a need for funds
to obtain a college education.
Disbursements .............................. $ 2
Principal balance ............................ $ 73,435
S. Lawrence Whipple History Established 1996 by his many
friends in honor of "Larry" Whipple, the scholarship to be
awarded to a Lexington resident currently attending a public or
private secondary school or college, who has demonstrated a
genuine affinity for this community and has made a significant
contribution to a better understanding of Lexington's past.
Principal balance ............................ $ 8
Income balance ............................. $ 486
Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
1995, three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to
a Lexington High School senior planning to become a physician,
who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement, pos-
sessed aspects of Sevag's easy -going personality, is dedicated to
family, friends and community, evidences a desire to see others
happy, and shows pride in an ethnic heritage.
Disbursements .............................. $ 250
Principal balance ............................ $ 6
Income balance ............................. $ 85
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2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Pooled Endowment Account for 85 Funds
All balances as of 0613"0
Principal securities and cash Market Value
400 shares American Home Products Corp.. $ 23,500
400 shares Cardinal Health Inc. Corp......
$ 2900
600 shares Pfizer Inc. Com .............
$ 28
200 shares Quaker Oats Co Com .........
$ 15,025
600 shares Schering Plough Corp. Com.....
$ 30,300
500 shares CVS Corp. Com ..............
$ 20,000
300 shares Disney Walt Co Com..........
$ 11,644
500 shares Gap Inc Com ................
$ 15,625
400 shares McGraw Hill Companies Inc Com.
$ 21,600
300 shares Time Warner Inc Com..........
$ 2200
700 shares Wal -Mart Stores Inc ..........
$ 40
400 shares Celestica Inc Com .............
$ 19
400 shares Microsoft Corp. Com..........
$ 32,000
500 shares Solectron Corp. Com..........
$ 20
600 shares El Paso Energy Corp. Del Com..
$ 30,562
100 shares Enron Corp .................
$ 6
200 shares Exxon Mobil Corp. Com.......
$ 15,700
600 shares Unocal Corp. Com............
$ 19,875
2500 shares Fort James Corp. Com.........
$ 57
400 shares AES Corp. Com ..............
$ 18,250
600 shares General Electric Co Com.......
$ 31
200 shares Amer Internatl Group Inc Com. .
$ 23,500
600 shares Citigroup Inc Com............
$ 36
600 shares Bell Atlantic Corp.oration Com..
$ 30,487
300 shares QWEST Communications Intl Com.
$ 14,906
300 shares Vodafone Airtouch PLC .......
$ 12,431
450 shares Worldcom Inc GA Com. New ...
$ 20
300 shares Sealed Air Corp. New Com.....
$ 15,712
400 shares Sector SPDR Technlgy Slct Index .
$ 21,675
200,000Fed Home Loan Mtg. Corp. PFD 6.16 %..
$ 196,750
100,000FHLMC DEB 7.000 % ..............
$ 100
200,000Federal Home Loan Banks 5.870% ....
$ 194
100,000FNMA DEB 6.50% ................
$ 98
50 U.S. Treasury Notes 6.50% ..........
$ 50,531
200,000FHLMC DEB 6.750 % ..............
$ 197
100,000U.S. Treasury Notes 6.50% ..........
$ 103,422
GALAXY TREASURY FUND CLASS F TRUST.
$ 655
Accrued Income .........................
$ 18
TOTAL PRINCIPALVALUE ..............
$2,301,115
Income securities and cash
GALAXY TREASURY FUND CLASS F TRUST . $ 339,035
Income Cash ........................... $ 1
Accrued Income ......................... $ 2
TOTAL INCOME ...................... $ 342
TOTAL MARKET VALUE OF ACCOUNT.. $2,643,673
Munroe Cemetery Fund Perpetual Care Fund
Principal securities and cash Market Value
Accrued Income ......................... $ 3
100,000 Federal Home Loan Banks 5.915% ... $ 92
50,000 FHLMC DEB 6.750% .............. $ 49
50,000 FHLMC DEB 6.700% .............. $ 48
TOTAL PRINCIPAL VALUE ............. $ 194
Income securities and cash
GALAXY TREASURY FUND
CLASS F TRUST ....................... $ 141
Accrued Income ......................... $ 638
TOTAL INCOME ...................... $ 141,740
TOTAL MARKET VALUE OF ACCOUNT.. $ 335
Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
Disbursements ..........................
$ 3
Principal securities and cash Market Value
565 shares Amer Intl Group Inc com .....
$ 66,387
452 shares Bank of America Corp Com ...
$ 19,436
400 shares Manhattan Corp Com ........
$ 18,425
1000 shares Citigroup Inc Com ..........
$ 60
600 shares Comerica Inc Com ..........
$ 26
1563 shares Fleet Boston Financial Corp Com.
$ 53,142
100 shares J P Morgan & Co Inc Com ....
$ 11,012
400 shares State Street Corp Com .......
$ 42,425
400 shares Suntrust Banks Inc Com ......
$ 18,275
300 shares Union Planters Corp Com .....
$ 8
500 shares Wells Fargo & Co New Com...
$ 19,375
150,000 FNMA DEB 5.750% ..............
$ 145
314,000 FNMA DEB 5.125% ..............
$ 294
150,000 FNMA DEB 6.500% ..............
$ 147
150,000 Federal Home Loan Banks 6.450% ...
$ 144
150,000 Federal Home Loan Banks 6.000% ...
$ 138
Accrued Income .........................
$ 19
GALAXY TREASURY FUND CLASS F TRUST.
$ 167
TOTAL PRINCIPAL VALUE .............
$1
Income Securities and cash
GALAXY TREASURY FUND CLASS F TRUST .
$ 469
Accrued Income .........................
$ 2
TOTAL INCOME ......................
$ 471
TOTAL MARKET VALUE OF ACCOUNT.. $1,872,662
Page 108 2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Counsel
APPOINTED by the
Selectmen: Norman
P. Cohen of Palmer
& Dodge, Boston, since 1972.
Pursuant to Section 5 of Article XXI of the General By -Laws of
the Town of Lexington, this report is submitted in writing by
Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 2000 to December
31, 2000. The report is divided into the several sections required
by the By -Laws.
All actions by or against the Town which
were pending January 1, 2000
1. Richard Hamilton et al vs. Joyce A. Miller et als, Land
Court No. 122701. Appeal from an order of conditions
issued by the Conservation Commission.
2. Elena Massimilla vs. Zoning Board of Appeals et als, Land
Court No. 123 -774. Appeal from a decision of the Board of
Appeals upholding the denial of a building permit.
3. Town of Lexington vs. Briggs Associates, Inc. et als, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 90 -3507. Action for damages arising from
the continued leaking of the high school field house roof.
4. Daniel F. Splaine et al vs. Town of Lexington et al,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 96 -3774. Suit for damages
allegedly sustained from a collision with a town vehicle.
5. Tropeano T &N Realty Trust ... and two additional plaintiffs
vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 234831 ....
Petition for abatement of 1996 real estate taxes.
6. John J. Brennan, Jr., Trustee of The Brennan Family Trust vs.
Francis W.K. Smith, Land Court No. 219233. Appeal from a
decision of the Board of Appeals denying a setback variance.
7. Lorenzo Q. Scott vs. Lexington Police Department,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 96 -3052, remanded to
Concord District Court No. 9747RMO13. Action to recover
property taken by police during an investigation.
8. Loren Wood vs. John J. McWeeney et als, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 97- 3790B. Appeal from a decision of
the Board of Appeals denying a variance for a deck.
9. Crystal Cordell, PPA vs. City of Lexington, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 97 -6297. Claim for damages allegedly
caused by the negligent supervision of the plaintiff in a
school gym class in 1987.
10. Lexington Enterprises, Inc.... and three additional plaintiffs
vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 244362 ....
Petitions for abatement of 1997 real estate taxes.
11. Alan Altman vs. William J. Kelly et als, United States
District Court No. 98- 10301. Suit alleging civil rights vio-
lations and the commission of various common law torts
stemming from the arrest of plaintiff at a political rally.
12. Nathan Johnson et al vs. Town of Lexington, United States
District Court No. 98- 10472. Suit alleging civil rights vio-
lations in connection with the search of an apartment.
13. Arthur F. Douglass et al vs. Zoning Board of Appeals,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 98 -1798. Appeal from deci-
sion of the Board of Appeals granting certain variances to
permit the reconstruction of the library.
14. Elizabeth C. Stevenson vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 98 -4010. Appeal from decision of the
Historic Districts Commission denying a certificate of
appropriateness of a sign.
15. The Sheldon Corp. vs. The Lexington Conservation Commis-
sion et al, Middlesex Superior Court No. 98- 04836. Appeal
from a denial by the Conservation Commission of an order
of conditions to permit the development of a parcel of land.
16. Lexington Enterprises, Inc.... and two additional plaintiffs
vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 249743 ....
Petitions for abatement of 1998 real estate taxes.
17. Lexington Conservation Commission vs. Kavlakian Family
Trust et als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 99 -862. Suit to
enforce the Wetland Protection Act and By -Law.
18. Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Conservation
Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No. 99 -1884.
Appeal from order of conditions issued by the Conservation
Commission.
19. Trustees of Muzzey High Condominium Trust vs. Town of
Lexington, Middlesex Superior Court No. 99 -5682. Suit to
enforce terms of the condominium master deed allegedly
being violated by the operation of the Senior Center.
20. Athens Realty Trust - Lexington Enterprises, Inc.... and 15
additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board Nos. 00872 -00, 01235 -00 .... Petitions for abatement
of 1999 real estate taxes.
21. Town of Lexington vs. Armstrong, Land Court No. 121917.
Petition to foreclose tax lien.
22. Town of Lexington vs. Sheldon Corp., Land Court No.
121918. Petition to foreclose tax lien.
23. Town of Lexington vs. Barthelo, Land Court No. 121934.
Petition to foreclose tax lien.
All actions brought by or against the Town
during 2000
1. Muzzey High Condominium vs. Nancy Freed, Cambridge
Dis -trict Court No. SC2123/99. Claim for damages to com-
mon hallway.
2. Sandra Brown et als vs. Lexington Public Schools,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 00 -589. Action to establish
residency for school purposes.
3. Muzzey High Condominium vs. Nancy Freed, Cambridge
District Court No. SC616/2000. Claims for alleged viola-
tions of condominium rules.
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Expenditures
Legal Fees
FY00
FY99
$250,000
$211,150
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Counsel continued from previous page
4. Susan Jones vs. Lexington School District Administration et
als, Middlesex Superior Court No. 00 -1890. Action by an
employee of the LABBB program alleging discriminatory
and tortious conduct by another employee.
5. Jerome & Ruth Berg et als vs. Town of Lexington et als,
Land Court No. 264514. Appeal from a decision of the
Planning Board approving a subdivision.
6. Charles E. Shannon vs. Richard J. White, Town Manager,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 00 -3484. Complaint for
injunctive and declaratory relief arising out of the denial of
Plaintiff's request for reinstatement to the position of
patrolman in the Police Department.
7. Joshua Magri vs. Lexington School Department et als,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 99 -3307. Suit for damages
allegedly sustained by Plaintiff as a result of being hit by a town
vehicle while Plaintiff was roller blading on a public street.
8. Lorraine Fournier et als vs. Dr. Patricia Ruane et als, United
States District Court No. OOCV 12104. Complaint alleging
civil rights violations and requesting injunctive relief
against holding a program entitled "Respecting
Differences" in which the School Department was listed as
a co- sponsor.
9. Lawrence G. Trebino, Trustee vs. The Planning Board et
als, Land Court No. 266945. Appeal from a decision of the
Planning Board disapproving a subdivision.
10. Knights of Columbus, Council #94 and Michael J.
O'Sullivan vs. Town of Lexington et als, United States
District No. OOCV 12360. Complaint challenging a regula-
tion of the Board of Selectmen relating to unattended struc-
tures on the Battle Green.
3. Loren Wood vs. John J. McWeeney et als, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 97- 3790B. Appeal from a decision of
the Board of Appeals denying a variance for a deck.
Decision for the Town by the Appeals Court. Further appel-
late review declined by Supreme Judicial Court.
4. Lexington Enterprises, Inc. ... and three additional plain-
tiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No.
244362 .... Petitions for abatement of 1997 real estate taxes.
Cases settled or withdrawn.
5. Nathan Johnson et al vs. Town of Lexington, United States
District Court No. 98- 10472. Suit alleging civil rights vio-
lations in connection with the search of an apartment.
Summary judgment for the Town.
6. Arthur F. Douglass et al vs. Zoning Board of Appeals,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 98 -1798. Appeal from deci-
sion of the Board of Appeals granting certain variances to
permit the reconstruction of the library. Case settled.
7. Elizabeth C. Stevenson vs. Town of Lexington, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 98 -4010. Appeal from decision of the
Historic Districts Commission denying a certificate of
appropriateness of a sign. Summary judgment for the Town.
8. Lexington Enterprises, Inc.... and two additional plaintiffs
vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 249743 ....
Petitions for abatement of 1998 real estate taxes. Cases set-
tled or withdrawn.
9. Athens Realty Trust - Lexington Enterprises, Inc.... and 15
additional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board Nos. 00872 -00, 01235 -00 .... Petitions for abatement
of 1999 real estate taxes. Fourteen cases settled or withdrawn.
11. Loren Wood vs. Board of Appeals et als, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 00 -5559. Appeal from a decision of the Board of
Appeals upholding the denial of a variance for a deck.
12. Jennifer A. Rolfsema vs. Town of Lexington et al, Concord
District Court No. 0047 SC 1092. Action for damages
allegedly sustained by Plaintiff in 1988 as a result of a fall
into a pit on school property.
13. Hayden Medical Center LLC - Joyce Grief ... and 17 addi-
tional plaintiffs vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax
Board Nos. 257993, 290132 .... Petitions for abatement of
2000 real estate taxes.
All actions settled or disposed of during 2000
1. Daniel F. Splaine et al vs. Town of Lexington et al,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 96 -3774. Suit for damages
allegedly sustained from a collision with a town vehicle.
Case dismissed.
2. Tropeano T &N Realty Trust ... and two additional plaintiffs
vs. Board of Assessors, Appellate Tax Board No. 234831 ....
Petition for abatement of 1996 real estate taxes. Cases set-
tled or withdrawn.
10. Town of Lexington vs. Armstrong, Land Court No. 121917. Pe-
tition to foreclose tax lien. Taxes collected and case withdrawn.
11. Muzzey High Condominium vs. Nancy Freed, Cambridge
District Court No. SC2123/99. Claim for damages to com-
mon hallway. Case dismissed.
12. Sandra Brown et als vs. Lexington Public Schools,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 00 -589. Action to establish
residency for school purposes. Case settled.
13. Muzzey High Condominium vs. Nancy Freed, Cambridge
District Court No. SC616/2000. Claims for alleged violations
of condominium rules. Case settled following mediation.
14. Susan Jones vs. Lexington School District Administration et als,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 00 -1890. Action by an employ-
ee of the LABBB program alleging discriminatory and tortious
conduct by another employee. Case against the Town dismissed.
15. Joshua Magri vs. Lexington School Department et als,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 99 -3307. Suit for damages
allegedly sustained by Plaintiff as a result of being hit by a
town vehicle while Plaintiff was rollerblading on a public
street. Case dismissed.
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Lexington 2000 Factual Summary
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�0 G Settled 1642, incorporated as Town of Lexington 1713
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Population: 2000 Census-31 , 507
� Latitude: 42.26N
~ 90W � g Lon itude: 71.13W
s
�3 Area of Town in acres ............... 10,650.42
A�l L�" Area of Town in square miles ..............16.64
LE x�GT�� Extreme length in miles ....................5.80
Extreme width in miles .......................4.85
Highest elevation, feet above m.s.l. ..................374
Lowest elevation, feet above m.s.l ........................ 110
Town -owned conservation land, acres .......................1, 299.8
Accepted public streets, miles .... .........................126.77
Unaccepted public street, miles ... ..........................12.12
Condominium and private drives .. ...........................4.75
State highways .............. ...........................18.9 8
Trunk sewers ................ ..........................34.09
Street sewers ............ .............................123.38
Water mains ................. .........................156.72
Assessed Valuation (Fiscal Year 2001)
Residential /Open Space ........................... $ 4, 200, 706,000
Commercial ..... ..............................$ 582,453,000
Industrial ....... ..............................$ 124,645,000
Personal Property ............................... $ 107, 509, 290
Total Town ...... ..............................$ 5,015,313,290
Tax Rate per $1000 (Fiscal Year 2001)
Residential /Open Space . ..............................$
12.11
Commercial /Industrial .. ..............................$
21.93
Personal Property ...... ..............................$
20.39
Typical Property Valuation ..............................$
427,000
Typical Annual Property Tax Bill ..........................$
5,171
Typical Annual Water /Sewer Bill .........................$
805
Town Credit Rating (Moody's): Aaa
2000 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 111
INDEX
A
Antony Sister City Association ........ 87
Appeals ........................
51 -55
Appropriation Committee .............
89
Arts Council .......................
81
Assessors .......................
91 -92
u
Battle Green Guides ................. 88
Bicycle Advisory Committee .......... 62
Blue Ribbon Capital Financial
Advisory Committee ............... 5
BOA .......................... 51 -55
Board of Appeals ................. 51 -55
Board of Assessors ............... 91 -92
Board of Health .................. 31 -32
Board of Registrars .................. 12
Board of Selectmen ................. 4 -6
Building Division/Office of
Community Development .......... 64
C
Capital Expenditures Committee ....... 90
Cary Lecture Series ................. 79
Cary Memorial Library ............ 75 -77
Celebrations Committee ........... 80 -81
Cemetery Division .................. 39
Center Committee .................. 63
Clerk .............................12
COA.............................72
Combined Balance Sheet ............. 96
Commission 2000 ................ 82 -84
Communications Advisory Committee .. 85
Community Development ............ 64
Comptroller ....................... 93
Comptroller, Schedule
of Appropriations .............. 93 -95
Conservation Commission ......... 68 -69
Conservation Land Inventory .......... 69
Council on Aging ................... 72
Council for the Arts ................. 81
V
DAC.............................56
Debt Service Summary ............. 101
Department of Public Works ........
33 -41
Design Advisory Committee .......... 56
Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Committee.. 86
DPW ..........................
33 -41
E
57 -61
Economic Development Office ........ 10
Elected Officials .................... 16
Elections .......................
13-16
Enablement Committee .............. 73
Engineering Division ................ 34
F
57 -61
Factual Summary ..................
111
Fair Housing and Human
70
Relations Committee .............. 72
Fire Department .................
28 -30
Fletcher Avenue Land Use Committee... 67
Fund for Lexington ................. 102
G
101
Gatchina Communities Exchange.... 86 -87
H
Hanscom Area Town Committee ....
65 -66
Hanscom Field
LEGACE .......................
Advisory Commission ..........
65 -66
HATS .........................
65 -66
HDC ..........................
57 -61
Health Department ...............
31 -32
HFAC .........................
65 -66
Highway Division ..................
35
Historic Districts Commission ......
57 -61
Historical Commission ...............
63
Housing Authority ..................
70
Human Services Committee...........
73
LASCA ...........................87
Last Nite Lexington 1999 ............
84
LEGACE .......................
86 -87
LexHAB ..........................70
4 -6
Lexington 2000 Factual Summary .....
111
Lexington 2020 Vision ................
6
Lexington Center Committee ..........
63
Lexington Commission 2000 .......
82 -84
Lexington Community Education ......
48
Lexington Council for the Arts .........
81
Lexington Historical Commission ......
63
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
... 70
Lexington Housing Authority..........
70
Lexington Public Schools ..........
42 -49
Lexington Retirement Board .........
101
Lexington Scholarship and
State Primary ......................
Education Fund ..................
44
Lexington School Committee..........
42
Lexington Sister Cities ............
86 -88
Lexington Youth Commission .........
74
Lexington- Antony Sister
City Association ..................
87
Lexington - Dolores Hidalgo
Sister City Committee .............
86
Lexington - Gatchina
Communities Exchange .........
86 -87
Lexington- Waspam Sister
City Committee ..................
88
LEXPRESS .......................
41
Lighting Options Committee ..........
34
LYC.............................74
M
MAPC...........................51
Met State ......................... 67
Metropolitan Area Planning Council .... 51
Metropolitan State Task Force ......... 67
Minuteman Regional High School...... 49
Moderator ......................... 19
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Police Department ................ 25 -27
Police Manual Committee ............ 26
Presidential Primary ................. 13
Public Building Maintenance .......... 35
Public Grounds .................. 36 -39
Recreation Department /Committee... 78 -79
Registrars ......................... 12
Retirement Board .................. 101
Revenue Officer .................... 91
Revenue Sources 2000/1999 ........... 2
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund Balances .. 97
Road Machinery Division ............ 36
Schedule of Appropriations ......... 93 -95
School Committee ..................
42
School Expenditures ..............
46 -48
Selectmen ........................
4 -6
Selectmen's Blue Ribbon Capital
109 -110
Financial Advisory Committee .......
5
Senior Center Siting Committee........
41
Sister Cities .....................
86 -88
Snow Removal Operations............
36
Social Service Department ............
71
Solid Waste Action Team .............
37
Solid Waste Management .............
36
Space and Building Needs Assessment .. 38
Special Revenue ................
98 -100
Special Town Election ...............
14
State Election ...................
15 -16
State Primary ......................
15
Street Lighting .....................
34
Superintendent of Schools..........
43 -45
SWAT............................37
T
TMMA ...........................20
Tourism Advisory Committee .........
81
Town Celebrations Committee ......
80 -81
Town Clerk/Board of Registrars........
12
Town Counsel .................
109 -110
Town Election ......................
14
Town Manager ...................
7 -11
Town Meeting Members ...........
17 -19
Town Meeting Members Association.... 20
Town Meetings ..................
21 -24
Townwide Technology
Steering Committee ...............
45
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
..... 28
Transportation Advisory Committee
.... 41
Transportation Services ..............
41
Treasurer ..........................
91
Tree Bylaw Committee ..............
66
Tree Division ....................
38 -39
Trustees of Public Trust..........
102 -108
Office of Community Development..... 64
Operating Expenses 2000/1999 ......... 3
Override Vote ...................... 14 U
P
Parking ...........................35
Parks Division ................... 37 -38
PBC.............................40
Permanent Building Committee ........ 40
Personnel Advisory Board ............ 11
Planning Board ..................... 50
Veterans' Services ................... 71
Waste Management ............... 3 6 -3 7
Water /Sewer Divisions ............ 39 -40
Y
Youth Commission .................. 74
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