HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-Annual Report2006 ANNUAL REPORT
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
MASSACHUSETTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revenue Sources .......................2
Operating Expenses ..................3
Cornelius "Neil" Cronin Tribute .......4
Town Government, pp. 4 -26
Board of Selectmen ..................5
Town Manager .....................7
Personnel Advisory Board ............8
Management Information Systems ......9
No Place for Hate ..................9
Lexington 2020 Vision Committee ......10
Town Clerk/Board of Registrars .......10
Special Town Election ..............12
Elected Town Officials ..............12
Town Elections ....................13
State Primary .....................14
Moderator .......................15
State Election .....................16
Town Meeting Members ............17
Town Meeting Members Association ...20
Town Meeting ....................21
Special Town Meeting ..............26
Public Safety, pp. 27 -32
Police Department .................27
Fire Department ...................29
Biosafety Committee ...............30
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee .....31
Board of Health ...................32
Public Facilities, pp. 33 -46
Conservation Commission ...........75
Department of Public Works .........33
Community Preservation Committee ...77
Permanent Building Committee .......42
Bicycle Advisory Committee ..........78
Lexington Tree Committee ...........43
Social Services, pp. 80 -83
Water and Sewer Rate Study .........44
Social Services Department ...........80
Sidewalk Committee ................45
Council on Aging ..................81
Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee .....46
Human Services Committee ..........81
Energy Conservation ...............46
Commission on Disability ...........82
Education, pp. 47 -55
Lexington Youth Commission ........83
School Committee .................47
Culture and Leisure, pp. 84 -91
Superintendent of Schools ...........49
Cary Memorial Library .............84
LPS Summary of Outside Funding .....50
Lexington Council for the Arts ........86
School Expenditures by Line Item .....51
Recreation Department & Committee ..87
Minuteman Regional High School .....54
Tourism Committee ................88
Lexington Community Education ......55
Cary Lecture Series Committee .......89
Scholarship and Education Fund ......55
Town Celebrations Committee ........89
Land Use, pp. 56 -79
Dolores Hidalgo Committee Sister City ..90
Planning .........................
56
Board of Appeals ..................58
Finances, pp. 92 -112
Regional Planning .................61
Appropriation Committee ...........92
Historic Districts Commission ........62
Capital Expenditures Committee ......94
Condo Conversion Board ............67
Revenue Officer ...................96
Lexington Historical Commission .....68
Board of Assessors .................97
Design Advisory Committee ..........68
Financial Policy Committee ..........97
Office of Community Development
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study ...101
Building Division ................69
Financial Data ...................101
Hanscom Committees (HATS /HFAC)
...70
Lexington Center Committee .........71
Retirement Board .................112
LexHAB .........................71
Legal and Trusts, pp. 113 -124
Lexington Housing Authority ........72
Trustees of Public Trusts ...........113
Lexington Housing Partnership .......73
Fund for Lexington ...............113
Met State Task Force ...............72
Town Counsel ...................122
Senior Center Action Plan ...........74
Noise Advisory Committee ..........124
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Traffic Mitigation ..................74
Conservation Commission ...........75
Community Preservation Committee ...77
Bicycle Advisory Committee ..........78
Social Services, pp. 80 -83
Social Services Department ...........80
Council on Aging ..................81
Human Services Committee ..........81
Commission on Disability ...........82
Lexington Youth Commission ........83
Culture and Leisure, pp. 84 -91
Cary Memorial Library .............84
Lexington Council for the Arts ........86
Recreation Department & Committee ..87
Tourism Committee ................88
Cary Lecture Series Committee .......89
Town Celebrations Committee ........89
Dolores Hidalgo Committee Sister City ..90
Communications Advisory Committee ..91
Finances, pp. 92 -112
Appropriation Committee ...........92
Capital Expenditures Committee ......94
Revenue Officer ...................96
Board of Assessors .................97
Financial Policy Committee ..........97
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study ...101
Financial Data ...................101
Comptroller .....................102
Retirement Board .................112
Legal and Trusts, pp. 113 -124
Trustees of Public Trusts ...........113
Fund for Lexington ...............113
Town Counsel ...................122
Noise Advisory Committee ..........124
Legal Services Review Committee ....124
Lexington by the Numbers ...........125
Index ............................126
2006 Annual Report
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Chair
Ann Redmon
Editorial Staff
Zelda Sokal
Bob Morrison
Cindy Lewis
John Ayvazian
Jeri Zeder
Photography
David S. Tabeling
Cover Photo
Tom Whelan
Original Design
Jeanette Webb
Layout
Peter Amirault
TYPE A, Medford, MA
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Techdoc Publishing
1500 copies printed
Also available at
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Special thanks to all town staff and
committee members whose cooper-
ation was critical to the success of
this publication.
Narratives summarize activities of
the 2006 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: The new Fiske School is scheduled to open in February 2007.
Page 2 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2006
$132,300,575
Revenue Sources
Total Revenue Sources
$75,178,426 Residential Real Estate $70,536,037
ZZ $13,517,151 Commercial Real Estate $14,594,741
$ 2,545,265 Industrial Real Estate $ 2,679,038
$ 2,715,043 Personal Property $ 2,545,019
$13,254,680 Local Receipts $10,246,952
$ 7,265,528 State $ 8,059,161
$ 1,059,883 Available Funds $ 1,578,160
$ 1,159,985 Available Surplus $ 150,000
$ 6,555,756 Water Enterprise Funds $ 6,597,892
$ 7,440,634 Sewer Enterprise Funds $ 7,867,680
$ 1,608,243 Recreation $ 1,588,357
2005
$126,443,036
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 3
2006
Operating Expenses
2005
$126,169,785
Total Operating Expenses
$122,776,030
$71,866,811 Education $67,244,541
$71,036,577 Lexington Public Schools $66,411,274
$ 830,234 Regional Schools $ 833,267
$ 8,302,085 Community Services $ 8,134,835
$ 7,818,484 DPW General Fund $ 7,843,916
$ 483,601 Transportation (LEXPRESS) $ 290,919
$ 8,848,961 Public Safety $ 8,401,745
$ 4,430,217 Law Enforcement $ 4,288,363
$ 4,418,744 Fire Services $ 4,113,382
$ 1,754,474 Culture $ 1,726,938
$ 1,754,474 Library $ 1,726,938
$ 949,715 Community Development $ 792,862
$ 204,290 Planning Board $ 175,412
$ 642,541 Inspectional Services $ 612,918
$ 102,884 Economic Development $ 4,532
$ 399,113 Social Services $ 397,362
$ 242,665 Council on Aging $ 293,401
$ 156,448 Human Services $ 103,961
$ 3,172,622 General Government $ 3,088,607
$ 356,229 Town Counsel $ 399,614
$ 34,148 Town Committees $ 35,650
$ 286,035 Town Clerk's Office $ 258,083
$ 114,047 Board of Selectmen $ 133,646
$ 382,174 Town Manager's Office $ 379,764
$ 2,200 Town Report $ 5,936
$ 1,016,715 Finance Department $ 841,229
$ 337,687 MIS $ 355,548
$ 643,387 State & County Assessments $ 679,137
$17,291,757 Shared Expenses $18,819,682
$ 199,152 Organizational Expenses $ 123,636
$ 8,631,995 Employee Benefits /Insurance $ 7,899,895
$ 206,551 Temporary Borrowing $ 173,238
$ 2,760,000 Debt Service Principal $ 3,701,000
$ 5,043,311 Exempt Debt $ 6,363,045
$ 450,748 Debt Service Interest $ 558,868
$13,584,247 Enterprise Funds $14,169,458
$ 5,655,390 Water $ 5,791,155
$ 6,504,052 Sewer $ 6,840,667
$ 1,424,805 Recreation $ 1,537,636
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 3
Cornelius "Neil" Cronin Tribute
A life of more than one hundred and
three years is a remarkable achievement.
Such a life that consists of important
contributions to his town and its citizens
is an even greater accomplishment.
Cornelius "Neil" Cronin lived such a
life: a life of caring and sharing, a life of
service, a wonderfully productive life.
He lived his entire life in Lexington, in
only two houses, first on Cottage Street,
then on Utica Street from the age of
seven until his death on November 11,
2006. He was the son of Irish immi-
grants, his father employed as a garden-
er on the Tower Estate. He attended
Monroe Elementary School and
Lexington High School (class of 1921) .
He graduated from Boston University
School of Business Administration in
1926.
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Neil served the Town of Lexington as the Town Assessor for
twenty -five years —from 1948 to 1973. His temperament
was perfect for the job, unflappable and always congenial in
a job that often produces conflict and antagonism.
During World War II, after being discharged from the Army
upon a determination that he was too old to serve, he imme-
diately became a Senior Town Warden, helping to protect
the town during a tense time in our history. Later, he became
the Director of Guides on the Green, a "job" that he thor-
oughly enjoyed, from 1980 to 1991, at which time he was
awarded the title of Director of Guides Emeritus. Until a
year or two before his death, the Christian Heritage
Academy of Del City, Oklahoma, was still requesting him to
personally conduct their senior class during their visit to
Lexington.
His search for knowledge about Lexington, and especially its
people, was insatiable, and his eagerness to share that
knowledge unbounded. He loved everyone, but especially
young people. He loved to tell them his stories of Lexington,
particularly the events and people that he personally experi-
enced. During his last few years, he was pleased to share his
knowledge officially with a number of high school students
writing papers for a class entitled "Investigating Lexington's
History. " In 2003, the year he turned 100, one of those stu-
dent, Li -Mei Lim, wrote her entire paper on Neil's life, inter-
viewing him extensively.
He also served the town in other ways. He was proud of the
fact that he was a float judge for the Patriots' Day parade for
many years.
Neil has received many awards for his service over the years.
He was tremendously proud of the White Tricorn Hat pre-
sented to him in 1983, justly rewarding him for being
Lexington's leading citizen. He wore it
proudly and decorated it with various
pins commemorating his beloved town.
In 1987, he was awarded the Minuteman
Cane for continuing to be productive at
what many consider an advanced age
and for being an inspiration to our older
citizens. He was an Honorary Life
Member of the Lexington Company of
Minute Men, the Lexington Chamber of
Commerce, and the Lexington Historical
Society. He received the Paul Harris
Fellow award from the Rotary Club in
1994. A deeply patriotic man, Neil was
an active member of the American
Legion Stanley Hill Post, No. 38, based
in Lexington for 57 years. When the Post
closed in 2005, Neil donated its
American flag to the Lexington Depot
building.
In May 2003, Neil was honored with a
special birthday celebration. In tribute to his remarkable life,
the Lexington Historical Society adopted an idea conceived
by Mary Gillespie and Wendy Parrish and created the
Cornelius P. Cronin Leading Lexingtonians Lecture Series to
feature people who have lived in the community and distin-
guished themselves beyond Lexington. The first program
featured Neil himself, being interviewed by his grandchil-
dren.
On October 23, 2005, Neil, then age 102, as the Historical
Society's oldest Life Member, and Sam Doran, at age 11 the
Society's youngest Life Member, shared the ribbon - cutting
duties at the Grand Opening of the Lexington Historical
Society's Depot building.
A tribute to Neil Cronin would not be complete without
mention of his special talent: the making of gavels and pre-
sentation of them to distinguished citizens. He crafted them
lovingly from tree limbs that had fallen on the Green and ele-
gantly presented them on special occasions such as a retire-
ment, an anniversary, or other special event.
Neil's love of Lexington was second only to his love for his
family. His devotion to and pride in the love of his life, wife
Mildred, his children, Anne Cronin Cave and Neil, Jr., and
his grandchildren was unwavering.
The core of Neil's one hundred and three years was his
curiosity for and interest in everyone he encountered. His
greatest legacy is perhaps his ability to connect with people
of all ages, and as Mary Gillespie, a Lexington social studies
educator, has put it, his ability to share his knowledge and
create an awareness of history, to make history literally come
alive, for our young people especially, but also for all of the
citizens of Lexington and beyond.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Board of Selectmen
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY06
FY05
$53,176
$55,515
$60,871
$78,131
ELECTED by the
voters at large to 3-
year terms: Chair
Jeanne Krieger,
Peter Kelley,
Richard Pagett, Norman Cohen, and Hank Manz.
Fiscal
Factors influencing Lexington's FY07 budget were no differ-
ent from those in other towns across the Commonwealth,
namely, state aid below 2002 levels, increasing costs of
healthcare benefits, soaring energy costs, and unfunded state
mandates. An operating override was called in June to pre-
serve services, maintain educational programs, and restore
programs cut in prior years that if restored would result in
operating efficiencies. Four questions totaling $5 million
were put to the voters. Two passed, providing funding for
critical programs including preventive maintenance for
school and town assets, purchase of three fuel - efficient
municipal vehicles, restoration of the Economic
Development Officer position, a Human Resources Director,
and a Management Information System Director. Two ques-
tions amounting to $3.2 million failed, leading to reductions
in educational programs and increased fees.
When state aid was appropriated in June, well after the
FY07 budget had been completed, aid for education
(Chapter 70) came in higher than budgeted, but it was too
late and too little. At a Special Town Meeting called at the
end of November, essentially all of the increase in state aid
was appropriated to cover unforeseen increases in the
Special Education budget, primarily for out -of- district place-
ments. Education of these special students, an example of an
unfunded mandate, is a community responsibility that is
likely to continue to prove a budget buster. As we begin the
FY08 budget process, the factors influencing expenses and
revenue are the same. Balancing the FY08 budget will prove
to be as difficult as the previous year's task.
Yet Lexington continues to be among the 13 communities in
Massachusetts with a Aaa bond rating, an indication of the
Town's strong financial position. The Town further strength-
ened its financial position by adopting policies recommend-
ed by the Financial Policy Review Committee, a group of
former Selectmen and Finance Committee members, as well
as experienced financial officers and academics who made
recommendations covering three broad areas: continuing
contributions to a stabilization fund to respond to down-
turns in the economy, the establishment of reserves for antic-
ipated but unpredictable expenses (e.g., workers compensa-
tion) , and adequate funding for asset maintenance. The
FY07 budget expanded reserves to 5.3% of the general fund,
up from less than 3% in FY05. The passed override set aside
a modest $150,000 for establishment of a maintenance
1st step from left to right: Norman Cohen, Jeanne Krieger,
Chairman, Carl Valente, Town Manager. 2nd step: Lynne
Pease, Executive Clerk. 3rd step: Richard Pagett, Hank
Manz, Peter Kelley.
reserve. What remains is to continue to expand these
reserves, as well as to begin to fund the looming mandate of
retiree healthcare benefits.
In setting the water and sewer rates, the Selectmen once
again reduced the contribution to the Payment in Lieu of
Taxes for each Enterprise Fund and reduced the contribution
of indirect payments to bring the funds more in line with
current accounting methodology. Both were recommenda-
tions stemming from the report of the Water and Sewer Ad
Hoc Committee.
Town Assets
At the March town election, voters adopted the Community
Preservation Act (CPA) , allowing a 3% surcharge to the tax
levy to be collected for preservation, conservation, and hous-
ing projects. Under the CPA, state funds match each dollar
raised in the community. So far, funds have been appropri-
ated for worthy programs including improvements to the
police and fire stations, ventilation of the vault for storage of
historical records, and preparation of the open space and
recreation plan, programs that otherwise would not have
been funded, given our tight fiscal situation.
What Keyspan blew up last year, Keyspan largely repaired this
year. Road resurfacing and repaving in and around the Center,
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damaged during repairs to the gas lines, were completed in the
summer and fall. The Town settled with Keyspan for payment
for the road repairs and staff time associated with the 2006
emergency. An independent audit of the integrity of the affect-
ed gas lines, required by Fire Chief Middlemiss, paid for by
Keyspan, indicates that the gas distribution system is sound
and meets current industry standards. Further effort is war-
ranted on two issues: continued monitoring of gas leaks in the
older cast iron piping and increased follow -up by Keyspan
and residents to ensure that piping on private property, inac-
cessible at the time of the survey conducted from November
2006 to March 2007, is properly monitored.
Planning continues for a new Department of Public Works
(DPW) Facility at 201 Bedford St. Conditions at the barn
have not improved since a 1990 engineering study reported
that the building, constructed in 1929, was inadequate for
current operations. Nearly 20 years and almost as many
studies later, the design of the DPW is nearly complete. At
the Special Fall Town Meeting on December 6, an appropri-
ation of $1.6 million was approved to complete the design,
construction documents, and other necessary items to allow
the Town to proceed to bidding. An advisory group of
Selectmen; Finance Committee members; and representa-
tives from the Permanent Building Committee, Design
Advisory Committee, and Energy Committee will work with
the architects to evaluate each of the functional elements of
the design to ensure that the building to be advanced at the
2007 Annual Town Meeting for full funding will be a design
that ensures maximum benefit to the community. This will
be a facility that will serve Lexington for at least 50 years,
allow the DPW to operate in an efficient, cost - effective man-
ner, and ensure the safety of the public and our employees.
The first of a series of projects to improve connectivity in the
center, completed through the collaboration of the Chamber
of Commerce, the Design Advisory Committee, the Bicycle
Committee, and the Center Committee, was completed, pro-
viding plantings along the bike path and a granite staircase
connecting the Depot parking lot to the lower parking lot
behind CVS.
The Communications Advisory Committee negotiated a cable
license with Verizon, so there will now be three vendors of
cable and Internet services in Lexington. During the public
hearing required for licensing, Verizon committed to taking
action on eliminating double poles, a long- standing concern.
Planning
A lease has been signed with NSTAR to permit 30 or so
much - needed additional parking spaces to be constructed
behind the Boston Edison building.
The legislature declared the Battle Road in Arlington,
Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord to be a Scenic Byway,
paving the way for application for a federal Highway Scenic
Byway Grant that can be used for a corridor management
plan and funding for signage, maps, and brochures.
Supplementing this effort, Lexington participated in a
Heritage Landscape Inventory program sponsored by the
Division of Conservation and Recreation and the Freedom's
Way Heritage Association. Nine priority landscapes were
identified and strategies for preservation proposed.
Siting a senior community center continues to perplex. In
February, the Senior Center Action Plan Committee recom-
mended the Munroe School, home of the Munroe Center for
the Arts, as their first choice, unleashing a torrent of
responses from residents who enjoy the programs offered by
the Munroe Center. The Town continues to work with the
administration of the Munroe Center to ensure a plan to
begin reimbursing the Town for use and maintenance of the
building. In the meantime, the School Committee voted on
December 19 to conditionally release the White House, the
school administration building adjacent to the Town Office
complex. A vote of Town Meeting must approve the trans-
fer of this site to the Selectmen. Plans for the old Harrington
School remain undefined. The Selectmen are in receipt of
1,650 signatures requesting that a site for a senior center be
selected and that planning money be requested at the Annual
2007 Town Meeting.
Good planning was rewarded with the approval by Mass
Highway for sound barriers along the Route 128 /Route 3
intersection. Mr. Galaitsis of the Planning Board, working
with neighbors, recognized that the state's initial analysis
denying sound barriers was suspect. The Town, upon rec-
ommendation of Counsel, hired a national acoustic expert
who challenged the measurements and was able to show that
sound barriers were indeed warranted.
Moving about Town continues to be an active area of interest.
The Safe Routes to School program at Bridge School won a
2006 EPA Environmental Merit Award. The program was
also successfully replicated at Bowman and Hastings. Mass
Highway has worked with town officials and neighbors to
develop a plan for improved signalization at Marrett Road
and Waltham Street. The Town accepted the 75% design and
is in the queue for funding from the state. A series of neigh-
borhood meetings about the Marrett Road /Spring Street inter-
section resulted in a recommendation for geometric improve-
ments and signalization. Interest in pedestrian and cyclist safe-
ty is a recurring theme in traffic studies.
During the first quarter of FY07, residents accepted the
challenge to reduce their waste by 3 pounds /week and were
on track to send 770 fewer tons of solid waste annually to
the Andover incinerator. Waste reduction, energy conserva-
tion, and a commitment to sustainable design in new
municipal buildings are key elements in assuring that town
services are delivered in a way that minimizes environmen-
tal impact and reduces costs.
Communication
Lexington Selects, a biweekly cable program featuring
municipal services and programs, has proven effective in
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Board of Selectmen continued from previous page
explaining town government. Selectmen - approved meeting
minutes are routinely posted on the much - improved Town
website.
Transition
Richard Pagett, who, during his tenure as Selectman, cham-
pioned the siting of a senior center, was a voice for fiscal
responsibility, and initiated the effort that lead to the
NSTAR parking area, has chosen not to seek reelection to
the Board. He has lent balance and insight to the Board.
Town Manager
ROLE:
As the
Chief
Executive
Officer
of the
Town,
as estab-
lished
in the
Selectmen -Town
Manager Act, the
Town
Maria er
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$385,558
$326,104
Expenses
$12,734
$ 9,331
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Part Time
2
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administers the policies and procedures of the Board of
Selectmen, enforces bylaws and actions passed by Town
Meeting, and prepares the budget for and manages the daily
operation of all town departments. The Town Manager's
Office also includes the Human Resources Office.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Carl Valente,
appointed July 2005.
Budget
The FY2007 budget process continued the collaborative
process followed in the last several years between the staff
and the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and the
Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees. Eight
collaborative budget sessions were held during the fall and
winter to produce a budget that addressed many pressing
needs, leading up to placing four Proposition 21/ override
questions before the voters in June 2006, two of which
passed, for a total of $1,858,435. The approval of these two
override questions allowed the Town to address many pub-
lic safety and facility issues.
Finance
Lexington is one of approximately 15 communities in the
Commonwealth that enjoys a Aaa bond rating, the highest
achievable. In response to a recommendation of the 2020
Committee Budget Task Force, the Board of Selectmen
appointed a Financial Policy Review Committee staffed by
the Town Manager and Budget Officer. The Committee made
its recommendations in March 2006. This report included
recommendations regarding the Town's reserves, funding of
unfunded liabilities, capital financing, and asset renewal and
replacement. With this report as an overall roadmap, the
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Rob Addelson was appointed Assistant Town Manager for
Finance. His thorough, informed style has already had an
effect.
Betty Eddison, who served as Selectman from 1993 to 2001,
died, leaving a long legacy of service to the community.
Our successes are a direct result of the enthusiasm and ded-
ication of Lexington's citizens, the support and leadership of
the town staff, and the collaborative spirit of the appointed
and elected town boards. The role of the Board of Selectmen
is largely one of guidance and encouragement for the other
citizen's groups serving the Town.
Town Manager and Board of Selectmen proposed a number
of funding initiatives to 2006 Town Meeting to strengthen
the Town's financial position, including increasing the Town's
stabilization fund reserve by $2,650,000.
In March 2006, the Town Manager recommended to the
Board of Selectmen the appointment of Rob Addelson as
Assistant Town Manager for Finance /Comptroller. Rob comes
to Lexington with experience as the School Business Manager
for Arlington, Chief Finance Officer for Framingham, Finance
Director for Needham, and Bureau Chief for the Department
of Revenue, Division of Local Services. Rob will oversee the
Comptroller, Revenue, Assessing, Budget, and Management
Information Services offices.
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
The Town Manager's Office commissioned a special study
by the Town's audit firm of the Town's Water and Sewer
Enterprise Fund Accounts, specifically examining the
decrease in retained earnings during the FY03 -05 period.
This study was received in October 2006 and found that the
decrease in retained earnings was the result of two factors:
the use of retained earnings to offset water and sewer rate
increases and the setting of water and sewer rates too low
because of incorrect data on water consumption. This latter
problem was the result of an incomplete billing software
conversion during 2003 and has since been rectified.
The Town Manager's Office and Finance Department also
completed an analysis of water and sewer indirect costs.
These indirect costs are expenses that the Town's general
fund makes on behalf of the water and sewer enterprise
funds. Indirect costs include items such as employee benefits
and engineering support services. As a result of this analysis,
the Town Manager recommended to the Board of Selectmen
that the Town reduce the General Fund charge for indirect
costs to the Water and Sewer Enterprise funds. The Board
adopted this recommendation and approved a six -year pro-
gram to reduce indirect costs payments to the General Fund,
beginning with a $55,000 reduction for FY2007.
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The Board of Selectmen identified economic development as a
priority for the Town. To this end, an Economic Development
Task Force was created as part of the Town's 2020 Vision
Committee's long -range planning process. The Task Force
began its focus in four areas: restoration of an Economic
Development office and hiring an Economic Development
Director, analysis of commercial development trends in
Lexington and conduct of various fiscal impact analysis sce-
narios to determine whether land use and zoning changes will
strengthen the commercial tax base in Town, communication
with residents about various options for addressing economic
development in Town, and examination of the effect that
Lexington's permitting and regulatory requirements have on
economic development. Regarding the reestablishment of an
Economic Development Office, the Town Manager's Office
began this process in late 2006 and anticipates hiring an
Economic Development Officer in the first quarter of 2007.
Senior Management Team
Since 1995, the Senior Management Team (SMT) , made up
of the Town's 11 department managers, has worked with
the Town Manager to define organizational mission, set
goals and objectives, and produce and measure results. The
SMT continues to maintain the organization's collaborative
culture to keep municipal programs and services function-
ing effectively. During 2006, the SMT began to develop a
plan, in cooperation with the Health Department, for a
pandemic influenza outbreak.
Human Resources
Because of budget constraints, the staff in the Town
Manager's Office was reduced by two positions during cal-
endar year 2004 with the elimination of the Human
Resources Generalist position and the collapsing of the
Benefits Manager position with the Revenue Officer posi-
tion. At part of the 2006 Proposition 2.5 override vote,
funding was approved for restoring one of these positions
Personnel Advisory Board
ROLE: To assist the Town Manager's Office in achieving
its human resources mission-motivating town employ-
ees to reach their full potential on the job and attracting
highly qualified candidates to fill job openings. To pro-
vide guidance and advice regarding employment and
employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee
communications, training and development, and health
and safety.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Co- Chairs
Janet Perry and Evelyn Silber; William Barnes, Scott
Burson, Richard Evans, Judy Minardi, and Laurie Smith
Peck.
through the hiring of a Human Resources Director.
Recruitment began in the fall of 2006, and it is expected
that the position will be filled early in 2007.
Collective bargaining continued to be a time - consuming task
for the Town Manager's Office. Contracts with the follow-
ing unions were settled for the FY05 -07 period: Custodians,
Firefighters, Dispatchers, and Police Superior Officers. As of
the time of the preparation of this report, a contract with the
Police Officers' union had not been settled.
Special Projects
Based on goals established by the Board of Selectmen, the
Town Manager's Office began work on the following spe-
cial projects in 2006:
- Updating the Town's Website.
- Negotiating a lease with the Munroe Center for the
Arts for the use of the former Munroe School.
- Negotiating a contract with LexMedia to provide pub-
lic, educational, and governmental (PEG) programming
in Lexington.
- Negotiating a lease with LexMedia for the use of Kline
Hall (Avalon Bay at Lexington) as a studio for PEG
programming.
- Renovating the Selectmen's and Town Manager's Office
and adding permanent audio /visual /cable TV capability
to the Selectmen's Meeting Room.
- Marketing Cary Hall to community groups and adding
permanent audio /visual /cable TV capability to the main
hall.
- Assisting the Farmer's Market in their second season in
Lexington Center.
- Assisting the Community Preservation Committee on
the implementation of the Community Preservation Act
in Lexington.
- Providing staff support to the Selectmen's Legal
Services Review Committee.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provided input and advice in the following areas.
- Reviewed and updated Policies and Procedures
Manual, reflecting changes in legislation.
- Reviewed and edited Benefits Handbook.
- Discussed combining Policies and Benefits
Handbooks.
- Discussed developing a Supervisors' Handbook .
- Reviewed and edited Director of Human Resources
Job Description.
Board Member chaired search committees to hire a
Finance Director. This search began during 2005.
Page 8 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
No Place For Hate`" Committee
ROLE: To work with citizens and town employees to create
a community- based, shared vision of Lexington as a preju-
dice- and bias -free community where tolerance is the norm,
each individual is protected and respected for his or her
unique characteristics, and respect and civility govern public
discourse. To recognize and celebrate diversity; challenge
bigotry, racism, discrimination, hate crimes, civil rights vio-
lations, and acts of bias; and build intergroup understanding
and respect. Affiliation: Lexington is part of a statewide
campaign sponsored by the Anti - Defamation League of New
England and the Mass. Municipal Association.
Steering Committee Members: Chair Jill Smilow, Reverend
Judy Brain, Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association; Joseph
O'Leary, Lexington Police Department; David Horton,
Charles Martin, Claudia Lach, and Yukari Scott,
Community Representatives; Leona Martin, Lexfest!
Connecting Our Cultures; Brenda Prusak, Respecting
Differences Liaison /Welcoming Congregations; Mary
Sullivan Kelly, Lexington Public Schools; Linda Crew Vine,
Lexington Town Manager's Office; Hank Manz, Board of
Selectmen Liaison; Ravi Sakhuj a, Indian American
Association /School Committee Liaison; Becky Kosterman,
Youth Services Coordinator Liaison; Mary Haskell,
Lexington Coalition for Racial Equality.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• In partnership with the Town Manager's Office, the Town
Clerk, and the Town Moderator, planned and participated
in the Town of Lexington Board and Committee Training,
"Leading and Conducting Effective Meeting Workshop."
• In partnership with The Friends of Cary Library, cospon-
sored a film series based on the themes of diversity, inter -
generational family function and dysfunction, and immi-
gration. The film series was inspired by the themes of the
No Place for Hate fall 2005 Lexington Reads! book selec-
tion, The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri.
• In partnership with the Lexington Coalition for Racial
Equality, Lexington citizens and businesses, participated in
the planning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
and CommUNITY March events (held January 2007) .
• In partnership with the Lexington Police Department,
Town Manager's Office, and Board of Selectmen, created
and implemented conflict resolution programming and
strategies with a Lexington neighborhood in conflict. This
initiative was an outgrowth of the Incident Response
Team established in 2004.
Management Information Systems
ROLE: To pro-
vide high - quality,
cost - effective
information tech-
nology resources
to town depart-
ments so that
they can provide
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$144,206
$152,713
Expenses
$177,731
$202,835
Town Network
$2,977
$3,277
Personnel
Full Time
3
3
services to the citizens of the Town. The Management
Information Systems (MIS) Department is solely responsible
for the maintenance and security of the town departments'
local area network. Other responsibilities include technolo-
gy policy development, organizational training, end -user
support, data management, and website maintenance. The
Department co- manages the Town's wide area network with
the Lexington Public Schools MIS Department.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: The Coordinator posi-
tion has been vacant since July 1, 2005.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Following a successful pilot program, implemented a
remote access solution for critical -use applications and
developed associated policies.
• Replaced training room in Cary Hall with mobile wireless
solution, providing flexibility within town offices.
• Upgraded security software (anti- virus, anti - spyware, anti -
spam) on all servers and clients at all town locations to
provide more - comprehensive protection for the town net-
work.
• Installed and configured new scheduling software for
Social Services Department.
Town Clerk/Board of Registrars
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$180,586
$135,194
Expenses
$
6,568
$
7,551
Elections Total
$
61,554
$
87,377
Registration Total
$
33,191
$
23,836
Records Management
$
4,136
$
49125
TOWN CLERK APPOINTED by the Town Manager:
Donna Hooper since 1996. Office staff: Information
Specialist Marlene Doyle, Administrative Assistant Lori
Manning, and Municipal Clerks C. Jean Coates and
Carmelina Fiore.
BOARD OF REGISTRARS appointed for a 3 -year term by
the Board of Selectmen: Chair Luanna Devenis [Republican,
2008] , Ann Miller [Republican, 20071, Gerald Abegg
[Democrat, 20091, and Town Clerk Donna Hooper
[Unenrolled] .
HIGHLIGHTS
The Annual Town Meeting, covering 44 warrant articles
and six meetings, was convened on March 27 in Cary
Hall, Cary Memorial Building. The meeting was dis-
solved April 26, 2006. Two Special Town Meetings were
called for November 28, 2006, and December 6, 2006, to
cover unresolved budget issues (8 warrant articles) and to
vote on design funds for a new DPW facility at 201
Bedford Street (2 warrant articles) . The Meetings were
dissolved on November 28 and December 6, respectively.
• Registrars forwarded recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen for the Board's annual Election Officer
appointments. Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2006, "An Act
Regulating Election Practices, " will enhance opportuni-
ties for 16- and 17- year -olds and out -of -town citizens to
serve as election officers.
Registrars staffed voter registration sessions before the
March annual town election and certified a second round
of initiative petitions for questions to appear on the
Lexington 2020 Vision Committee
ROLE: To be stewards of the January 2001 Lexington
2020 Vision Status Report and monitor the implementa-
tion process. The Committee seeks to keep the goals cur-
rent, identify community priorities, engage larger con-
stituencies having responsibility for action items, and
develop measures for tracking and reporting on
progress.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen, in consultation
with the School Committee and the Planning Board, for
3 -year terms: Chair Fernando Quezada, Chuck Benson,
Marian Cohen, Peter Enrich, Mollie Garberg, Stacey
Hamilton, Jerry Lacey, Peter Lee, Ann Redmon, Board
of Selectmen liaison Richard Pagett, School Committee
liaison Ravi Sakhuj a, and Planning Board liaison
Charles Hornig. The Committee meets approximately
once a month and establishes subcommittees that meet
as needed during the year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Published the second town -wide report on progress
toward the vision and goals established in January
2001. This document, along with additional informa-
tion and reports, is available on the Town's Website at
http : / /Iexingtonma.virtualtownhall. net/public_docu-
ments /LexingtonMA_B C omm /Vision
• Continued implementation of recommendations from
the Budget and Community Discourse Task Force
reports. The Town continued training for the more
than 60 chairs of boards and committees to assist them
in enhancing the quality of discussion at their meet-
ings. The recommendations of the Financial Policy
Review Committee were implemented in the develop-
ment of the FY07 budget. Staff began planning a
redesign of the Town's website to make it more acces-
sible and useful.
After conferring with the elected Boards, began work
on two more high - priority goals. One is Economic
Development, in particular the issues of
commercial /industrial development in appropriate
areas and ensuring the vitality of existing commercial
districts. The second is Environmental Sustainability
and how Lexington can minimize its negative impacts
on the environment.
• Held initial meetings with key stakeholders, reviewed
reports of preliminary Scoping Groups, and estab-
lished Task Forces that will report on these topics in
2007.
• Continued to address ways to improve public commu-
nication and engage new people to become involved in
local government. Recruitment of new committee
members to represent diverse segments of the commu-
nity is ongoing.
Page 10 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Clerk /Board of Registrars continued from previous page
November 7 state election ballot, with five questions
appearing on the precinct 3, 8, and 9 ballots and four
questions on the precinct 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 ballots.
Annual town election candidate papers were certified for
candidates seeking major office and Town Meeting
Member candidates.
Four elections were held during 2006: March 6, 2006,
Annual Town Election; June 5, 2006, Proposition 21/
Override vote; September 19, 2006, State Primary; and
November 7, 2006, State Election. The polls for precincts
1 and 5 continued to be located at Cary Hall. A 75%
voter turnout was achieved at the November 7 state elec-
tion, at which a new Governor of the Commonwealth
was elected.
The Green - Rainbow and Working Families articles
gained status as an official Massachusetts political party
as a result of votes received at the November 7, 2006,
state election.
Enhancements to the Commonwealth's Central Voter
Registry provided further improvements in preparation
for full implementation of the Help American Vote Act of
2002. Changes implemented included electronic verifica-
tion of voter identification provided at the time of voter
registration, reducing the number of persons required to
show proof of identification at the polls.
Testing of voting equipment for voters with vision and
hearing impairments was conducted at the November 7,
2006, state election in selected communities. Recent
implementation of a voluntary program for testing and
certification of voting systems by the U.S. Election
Assistance Commission will be implemented in January
2007 as one means of insuring the integrity and reliabili-
ty of voting system operation. It is likely that Lexington
will see implementation of the systems selected at the
March 2008 presidential primary.
The Town's annual census updated Lexington's popula-
tion and verified voter registration rolls, with the Annual
List of Residents subsequently published in June.
• The Town Clerk's office continued servicing the commu-
nity as agents for the U.S. Department of State, accepting
and processing more than 600 applications for U.S.
Passports.
• The Town Clerk's Office oversaw appointment notifica-
tions, oaths of office, and the posting of approximately
950 public meetings conducted for appointed and elected
boards and committee members.
• To better guide and protect volunteer and appointed res-
idents participating in greater numbers as volunteers to
town boards and committees, two training sessions were
conducted: " Leading and Conducting Effective
Meetings" in January 2006 and State Ethics Commission
training in October 2006.
• Funding was authorized for a part -time Archivist /Records
Manager under the direction of the Town Clerk. An orga-
nizational program for the management of electronic doc-
uments was enhanced, with collection and archiving of
board and committee meeting minutes and limited post-
ing of such minutes on the Town's Web site.
• Supplements to the Code of Lexington were published,
updating bylaw changes adopted at the 2006 Annual
Town Meeting and Fall Special Town Meeting.
• Community Preservation Act funding was supported by
the Community Preservation Committee and appropriat-
ed by the 2006 Annual Town Meeting and 2006 Special
Town Meeting for Cary Memorial Building vault climate
control and moveable shelving for improved and
increased storage. Future requests for Community
Preservation Act funding for the conservation and preser-
vation of historic documents and materials will be forth-
coming.
Statistics
Population:.... 299771
Vital Statistics for 2006:
Births ........... 176
Marriages ......... 98
Deaths .......... 294
Licenses:
Dogs .......... 29134
Raffles ........... 13
Business
Certificates ....... 269
Flammables ....... 33
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 11
Special Town Election — Monday, June 5, 2006
Of the 20,076 registered voters, 10,541 or 53% of those eli-
gible cast their vote.
QUESTION 1
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $2,614,509 in real estate and personal property taxes
for the purposes of meeting educational goals including pre-
serving 36.15 teacher and staff positions and programs that
include elementary Spanish and high school German; fee -free
elementary music; integration of computers in the K -8 cur-
riculum; moderating athletic fees; most high school science
instruction at six periods per week; help sessions and other
instructional duties in high school social studies, mathemat-
ics, and foreign language; preschool, secondary and K -12
health and physical education personnel; existing debate
travel; moderating elementary school class sizes; and new
teacher training for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006?
YES: 5146 NO: 5370 Blanks: 25
QUESTION 2
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $551,607 in real estate and personal property taxes
for the purposes of meeting educational goals including
restoring textbook and supply budgets; providing needed
secondary school classes and moderating secondary school
class sizes; funding additional debate travel; and providing
for the operation of the high school language lab for the fis-
cal year beginning July 1, 2006?
YES: 4975 NO: 5537 Blanks: 29
QUESTION 3
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $1,059,100 in real estate and personal property taxes
Elected Town Officials
for the purposes of funding necessary and appropriate main-
tenance of municipal and school buildings and properties
including a school preventive maintenance program for four
new renovated buildings; two additional staff to supervise
building maintenance and monitor energy consumption in
ten school buildings; three custodians to reduce custodial
overtime expenditures; a municipal reserve fund for ongoing
building envelope renewal and repair; four fuel - efficient
replacement vehicles; restoration of the highway superinten-
dent position to ensure efficient operations; and equipment
to maintain the automatic transmissions of the DPW fleet for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006?
YES: 5494 NO: 5013 Blanks: 34
QUESTION 4
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $799,335 in real estate and personal property taxes
for the purposes of restoring and preserving municipal ser-
vices including a Middle School Police Resource Officer; a
Human Resources Director; an Information Technology
Director; a records management /archives program; training
and professional development of staff; updating of Fire and
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment; purchase of
a police cruiser; a Police Administrative clerk; Sunday hours
of operation at Cary Library; operation of the East
Lexington Library; an Economic Development Officer; 10
hours /week of Lexpress transportation operation; an
Assistant Conservation Officer; continued scheduled collec-
tion of cathode ray tube (CRT) and related electronic refuse
(e- waste) ; 12 weekly curbside yard waste collections; and the
tree planting program for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2006?
YES: 5327 NO: 5192 Blanks: 22
Term
Term
Expires
PLANNING BOARD (five members to 3-year terms)
Expires
BOARD OF SELECTMEN (five members to 3-year
terms)
Jeanne K. Krieger, Chair......
44 Webster Road ........
2007
Norman P. Cohen ..........
33 Forest Street #309
.... 2008
Peter C. J. Kelley ...........
24 Forest Street .........
2009
Hank Manz ...............
14 Ellison Road.........
2008
Richard Pagett .............
10 Oakmount Circle .....
2007
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (five
members to 3-year terms)
Helen L. Cohen, Chair.......
32 Patterson Road .......
2009
Thomas R. Diaz............
10 Tower Road .........
2007
Thomas V. Griffiths .........
7 Volunteer Way ........
2008
Olga P. Guttag .............
273 Emerson Road ......
2007
Ravi K. Sakhuja ............
50 Turning Mill Road
.... 2009
MODERATOR (]-year term)
Margery M. Battin..........
15 Paul Revere Road.....
2007
for the purposes of funding necessary and appropriate main-
tenance of municipal and school buildings and properties
including a school preventive maintenance program for four
new renovated buildings; two additional staff to supervise
building maintenance and monitor energy consumption in
ten school buildings; three custodians to reduce custodial
overtime expenditures; a municipal reserve fund for ongoing
building envelope renewal and repair; four fuel - efficient
replacement vehicles; restoration of the highway superinten-
dent position to ensure efficient operations; and equipment
to maintain the automatic transmissions of the DPW fleet for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006?
YES: 5494 NO: 5013 Blanks: 34
QUESTION 4
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $799,335 in real estate and personal property taxes
for the purposes of restoring and preserving municipal ser-
vices including a Middle School Police Resource Officer; a
Human Resources Director; an Information Technology
Director; a records management /archives program; training
and professional development of staff; updating of Fire and
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment; purchase of
a police cruiser; a Police Administrative clerk; Sunday hours
of operation at Cary Library; operation of the East
Lexington Library; an Economic Development Officer; 10
hours /week of Lexpress transportation operation; an
Assistant Conservation Officer; continued scheduled collec-
tion of cathode ray tube (CRT) and related electronic refuse
(e- waste) ; 12 weekly curbside yard waste collections; and the
tree planting program for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2006?
YES: 5327 NO: 5192 Blanks: 22
Page 12 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Term
Expires
PLANNING BOARD (five members to 3-year terms)
Anthony G. Galaitsis ........ 7 Burroughs Road .......
2008
Charles Hornig ............ 75 Reed Street ..........
2008
Richard Canale ............ 29 Shade Street .........
2009
Wendy Manz, Chair......... 14 Ellison Road.........
2007
Gregory L. Zurlo ........... 42 Woodcliffe Road .....
2009
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (four elected mem-
bers and one appointed member to 5-year terms)
Nicholas Santosuosso, Chair. 2 Washington Street .....
2011
Robert N. Cohen, Vice Chair . 10 Grassland Street ......
2007
Leona W. Martin, Asst. Treasurer 19 Thoreau Road .......
2007
Leo P. McSweeney, Commissioner 435 Lincoln Street .......
2010
Melinda M. Walker, Treasurer. 14 Larchmont Lane ......
2009
Page 12 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Election - Monday, March 7, 2006
Of the 18,569 registered voters, 7281,
or 39% of those eligible, cast their vote.
SELECTMEN
(one for 3 years)
Peter Kelley3 .................. 3663
George Burnell ................ 3319
Write -Ins ........................ 7
Blanks ........................292
MODERATOR
(one for 1 year)
Margery Batting ............... 4621
Write -Ins ....................... 33
Blanks .......................2627
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(two for 3 years)
Helen Cohen3 .................
3680
Ravi Sakhuja3 .................
3630
Scott Burson ..................
3332
Jesse Segovia ..................
1641
Write -Ins .......................
18
Blanks .......................2261
Scott Maloney3 .................
PLANNING BOARD
Mary Ann Stewart3 ..............
(two for 3 years)
Judith Zabin3 ..................
Richard Canale3 ...............
3451
Gregory Zur103 ................
2933
Write -Ins .......................
19
Blanks .......................8159
Scott Maloney3 .................
HOUSING AUTHORITY
(one for 5 years)
Nicholas Santosuosso' .......... 3809
Write -Ins ....................... 12
Blanks .......................3460
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 1
(seven for 3 years)
Joel Adlera ..................... 293
Mary Ann Stewart3 ..............
288
Judith Zabin3 ..................
283
Jean Cole3 .....................
277
Ann Redmona ..................
265
Joseph Rancatorea ...............
262
Scott Maloney3 .................
193
Loretta Moresco ................
192
Maria -Elena Kostorizos
.......... 160
Markus Pinney .................
122
All Others .......................
5
Blanks .......................2033
2
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 2
(seven for 3 years)
Marian Cohen3 ................. 431
James Wilson3 ..................
409
Donald Wilson3 .................
396
Kenneth Kreutziger3 .............
367
Douglas Lucente3 ...............
337
Michael O'Sullivan 3 .............
328
Stevem Kropper3 ................
321
John Sackton ..................
314
Thomas Taylor .................
296
J. Eugene Beauchemin............
273
Kenneth Shine ..................
187
All Others .......................
2
Blanks .......................2632
15
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 3
(seven for 3 years)
Samuel Berman3 ................ 362
Robert Rotberg3 ................
350
Darwin Adams3 .................
340
Richard Neumeier3 ..............
305
Reid Zur103 ....................
295
Nancy Bryant3 ..................
279
Robert Copp3 ..................
244
Judith Uhrig ....................
57
John Carroll .....................
1
All Others .......................
0
Blanks .......................2114
10
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 4
(seven for 3 years; two for 1 year)
Jill Ha i3 ....................... 470
Peter Enricha ...................
455
Barrie Peltz3 ...................
422
Gloria Bloom3 ..................
413
Gerald Pau13 ...................
406
David Harris3 ..................
398
Ellen McDonalda ................
398
Martha Daileanes- Sevigny.........
362
John Krawczyk .................
164
Laura Kole ......................
5
Joan Zahka ......................3
10
Jerome Smith ....................
2
All Others ......................
15
Blanks .......................4515
15
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 5
(seven for 3 years)
Elaine Dratcha .................. 411
Olga Guttaga ...................
374
Ann Kelly3 .....................
370
James Lowry3 ..................
348
Sam Silvermana .................
327
Ana Flaster3 ...................
317
Jed Snydera ....................
290
Todd Cataldo ..................
288
David Burns ...................
284
Dana Regillo ...................
265
All Others ......................
10
Blanks .......................2561
3
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 6
(seven for 3 years)
Ann Kanea ..................... 576
Edmund Grant .................
537
Sheila Watson3 .................
510
Jane Pagett3 ....................
479
Edith Sandy3 ...................
475
Bebe Fallick3 ...................
459
Sheldon Spectora ................
434
Eric Carlson *' ..................
420
All Others .......................
7
Blanks .......................3117
................ 4
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 7
(seven for 3 years)
Sheryl Mahoney3 ................
436
Marsha Baker .................
422
James Wooda ...................
397
Fred Martina ...................
392
William Leavitt3 ................
353
Alan Wrigley3 ..................
331
Keith Hoffmann ................. 315
Ann Gilbert ....................
314
Steven Colman .................
309
Philip Hamilton ..................
6
All Others .......................
9
Blanks .......................3023
341
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 8
(seven for 3 years; one forl year)
Richard Battin3 ................. 419
Carolyn Tiffany3 ................
378
Ingrid KlimofF .................
366
Larry Belvina ...................
359
William Herring3 ................
351
Shirley Stolz3 ...................
341
Jessica Steigerwalda
.............. 172
Lorraine Fournier'
............... 25
Sally Neale .....................
19
Richard Baughman
................ 4
Janet Athens .....................
3
Brian Galloway ...................
3
Stephen Tripi ....................
3
All Others ......................
15
Blanks .......................3065
TOWN MEETING — PRECINCT 9
(seven for 3 years; one for 1 year)
Helen Cohen3 .................. 373
William Kennedy3 ...............
370
Richard Canale3 ................
365
Janet Perry3 ....................
339
Fred Rosenberg3 ................
328
Narain Bhatia3 .................
302
Mollie Garberg3 ................
287
Francine StieglitzI ...............
282
Susan Elberger* * ...............
276
Jesse Segovia*** ................
256
Michael Schroeder ..............
133
All Others .......................
9
Blanks .......................2426
*A Precinct 6 vacancy occurred when Marshall
Derby resigned as a Town Meeting Member
effective October 4, 2006. It was filled until
March 2007 by Eric Carlson, who received the
highest number of votes as a defeated candidate
for Town Meeting from Precinct 6.
**A Precinct 9 vacancy occurred when
Anthony Close resigned as a Town Meeting
Member effective April 7, 2006. It was filled
until March 2007 by Susan Elberger, who
received the highest number of votes as a
defeated candidate for Town Meeting from
Precinct 9.
***A Precinct 9 vacancy occurred when Susan
Elberger resigned as a Town Meeting Member
effective September 25, 2006. It was filled until
March 2007 by Jesse Segovia, who received the
highest number of votes as a defeated candidate
for Town Meeting from Precinct 9.
'elected for I year Selected for 3 years
eelected for 2 years elected for 5 years
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 13
Town Election Monday, March 7, 2006 continued from previous page
QUESTION #1: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT
Shall the Town of Lexington accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, as approved by its legisla-
tive body, a summary of which appears below?
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the
"CPA"), allow communities to establish a dedicated funding source, and to receive state matching funds, with which to (1)
acquire, create, and preserve open space; (2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate, and restore historic buildings and sites; (3) create,
preserve, and support affordable housing; and (4) acquire, create, and preserve land for recreational use. The dedicated funds
may also be used to rehabilitate and restore open space, affordable housing, and recreational land acquired or created under
the CPA. At least 10% of the annual CPA revenues must be used or reserved for each of the following CPA purposes: (a) open
space, (b) historic buildings and sites, and (c) affordable housing. All other annual CPA revenues may be used or reserved for
any of the CPA purposes described above.
As approved by the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, the local funding source for Lexington will be a surcharge of 3% on the annu-
al property tax on real property, commencing in fiscal year 2007, which runs from July 1, 2006 to June 20, 2007. In addition,
the CPA creates a state trust fund from which the Town will receive annual distributions of up to 100% of the amounts raised
locally by the CPA surcharge. These state funds are only available to communities that have accepted the CPA. The funding
source for the state trust fund is certain filing fees as registers of deeds.
As approved by the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, the following property will be exempt from the CPA surcharge: (1) $100,000
of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real property; and (2) property owned and occupied as a domicile by any per-
son who qualifies for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the Town, as defined by Section 2 of
the CPA. Any other taxpayer receiving an exemption on real property taxes authorized by Chapter 59 of the General Laws shall
receive a pro rata reduction of the surcharge.
A Community Preservation Committee composed of nine local citizens will study the community preservation needs of the
Town, consult with citizens and town committees and make recommendations on the use of the CPA revenues. All expendi-
tures of CPA funds will be subject to the approval of Town Meeting.
YES
313
589
402
545
418
592
532
481
370
4242
NO
254
257
180
282
345
348
306
252
270
2494
Blanks
58
53
39
65
72
62
63
56
77
545
State Primary — Tuesday, September 19,,2006
Of the 19,855 registered voters 38% of
those eligible cast their vote, with 418
voting the Republican ballot and 7114
voting the Democratic ballot.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
SENATOR IN CONGRESS .... TOTAL
EDWARD M. KENNEDY ....... 5966
ALL OTHERS .................. 77
BLANKS ..................... 1071
GOVERNOR
CHRISTOPHER E GABRIELI .... 1628
DEVAL L. PATRICK ........... 4681
THOMAS E REILLY ............ 784
ALL OTHERS ................... 4
BLANKS ....................... 17
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG......
2029
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY ........
2158
ANDREA C. SILBERT ..........
2086
ALL OTHERS ...................
6
BLANKS ......................
835
ATTORNEY GENERAL
MARTHA COAKLEY .......... 5225
ALL OTHERS .................. 24
BLANKS ..................... 1865
SECRETARY OF STATE
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN.... 4576
JOHN BONIFAZ .............. 1082
ALL OTHERS ................... 9
BLANKS ..................... 1447
TREASURER
TIMOTHY P. CAHILL.......... 4518
ALL OTHERS .................. 12
BLANKS ..................... 2584
AUDITOR
A. JOSEPH DENUCCI .......... 4227
ALL OTHERS .................. 15
BLANKS ..................... 2872
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS -
SEVENTH DISTRICT
EDWARD J. MARKEY ......... 5488
ALL OTHERS .................. 16
BLANKS ..................... 1590
COUNCILLOR - SIXTH DISTRICT
PCTS 1,2,4,5 -7
MICHAEL J. CALLAHAN....... 2545
ALL OTHERS ................... 6
BLANKS ..................... 2349
continued on next page
Page 14 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
State Primary Tuesday, September 19, 2006 continued from previous page
COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT
PCTS 3,8,9
MARILYN M. PETITTO
DEVANEY ................. 1142
ALL OTHERS ................... 5
BLANKS ..................... 1067
SENATOR IN GENRAL COURT -
FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT PCTS
1,2,4,5 -7
ROBERT H. HAVERN, III....... 2688
JOANNA GONSALVES ......... 1152
ALL OTHERS ................... 4
BLANKS ..................... 1056
Moderator
SENATOR IN GENRAL COURT- THIRD
MIDDLESEX DISTRICT PCTS 3,8,9
SUSAN C. FARGO ............. 1547
ALL OTHERS ................... 6
BLANKS ...................... 661
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL
COURT - NINTH MIDDLESEX DIS-
TRICT PCTS 2,3,4
THOMAS M. STANLEY ........ 1619
ALL OTHERS ................... 7
BLANKS ...................... 998
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL
COURT - FIFTEENTH MIDDLESEX
DISTRICT PCTS 1,5 -7,8,9
JAY R. KAUFMAN ............ 3588
ALL OTHERS .................. 18
ROLE: To preside over Town Meeting and appoint members of the
Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, the Cary Lecture
Series are 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, and Finance Committee Chairs to review timing and
procedural matters and anticipate scheduling difficulties, audio - visual
requirements, probable amendments, and potential areas of disagreement.
- Held a 2 -hour workshop for new Town Meeting members, Town Counsel,
Appropriation, Capital Expenditures, Planning Board, and Town Meeting
Members Association chairs to answer questions, clarify financial and
planning terms and concepts, and explain legal issues and parliamentary
procedures.
• 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 partici-
pation.
• Held a post -Town Meeting critique that identified measures for improving
procedures and developing a process to help citizen warrant article sponsors
prepare and present their proposals to Town Meeting.
• Served as a Director of the Massachusetts Moderators Association.
BLANKS ...................... 894
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN
DISTRICT
GERARD T. LEONE, JR ........ 3801
ALL OTHERS .................. 11
BLANKS ..................... 3302
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
BRUCE M. DESMOND ......... 1106
MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN ....... 3446
ALL OTHERS ................... 5
BLANKS ..................... 2557
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
EUGENE C. BRUNE ........... 3817
ALL OTHERS ................... 7
BLANKS ..................... 3290
REPUBLICAN PARTY
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
KENNETH G. CHASE ........... 248
KEVIN P. SCOTT ............... 118
ALL OTHERS ................... 1
BLANKS ....................... 51
GOVERNOR
KERRY HEALEY ............... 371
ALL OTHERS ................... 7
BLANKS ....................... 40
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
REED V. HILLMAN ............ 318
Deborah Goldberg ................ 1
Andrea Silbert .................... 1
ALL OTHERS ................... 3
BLANKS ....................... 95
ATTORNEY GENERAL
LARRY FRISOLI ............... 314
ALL OTHERS ................... 3
BLANKS ...................... 101
COUNCILLOR - SIX DISTRICT PCTS
1,2,4,5 -7
WILLIAM JOHN BARABINO..... 173
ALL OTHERS ................... 0
BLANKS ...................... 108
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT -
THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
PCTS 3,8,9
SANDRA B. MARTINEZ ......... 83
ALL OTHERS ................... 0
BLANKS ....................... 54
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 15
State Election — Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Of the 20,1555 registered voters 14,146, or
78% of those eligible, cast their vote.
Election Results
SENATOR IN CONGRESS .... TOTAL
EDWARD M. KENNEDY (D) ... 10326
KENNETH G. CHASE (R) ..... 3362
ALL OTHERS .................. 21
BLANKS ...................... 437
GOVERNOR
- Sale of Wine by Food Stores Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
HEALY and HILLMAN (R)
..... 4063
PATRICK and MURRAY (D)
..... 9097
MIHOS and SULLIVAN (I)
...... 587
ROSS and ROBINSON (G -R)
..... 304
ALL OTHERS ..................
11
BLANKS .......................
84
ATTORNEY GENERAL
from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with
MARTHA COAKLEY (D) ......
10292
LARRY FRISOLI (R) ..........
3185
ALL OTHERS ...................
7
BLANKS ......................
662
SECRETARY OF STATE
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN (D) 7938
JILL E. STEIN (G -R) ........... 4748
ALL OTHERS .................. 27
BLANKS ..................... 1433
TREASURER
- Sale of Wine by Food Stores Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
TIMOTHY P. CAHILL (D) ......
9596
JAMES O'KEEFE (G -R) .........
2315
ALL OTHERS ..................
28
BLANKS .....................
2207
AUDITOR
- Sale of Wine by Food Stores Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
A. JOSEPH DENUCCI (D) .......
9603
RAND WILSON (W) ..........
1856
ALL OTHERS ..................
14
BLANKS .....................
2673
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS -
SEVENTH DISTRICT
EDWARD J. MARKEY (D) ..... 10772
ALL OTHERS ................. 135
BLANKS ..................... 3239
COUNCILLOR - SIXTH DISTRICT -
Pcts 1,2,4,5 -7
MICHAEL J. CALLAHAN (D) ... 5037
WILLIAM JOHN BARABINO (R) . 1749
ROSEMARY A. MACERO (I) .... 491
TED SARANDIS (I) ............ 547
ALL OTHERS ................... 3
BLANKS ..................... 1787
COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT -
Pcts 3,8,9
MARILYN M. PETITTO
DEVANEY (D) .............. 2745
ALL OTHERS .................. 21
BLANKS ..................... 1766
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT -
FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT -
Pcts 1,2,4,5 -7
ROBERT H. HAVERN, III (D) .... 6685
ALL OTHERS .................. 52
BLANKS ..................... 2877
SENATOR IN GENRAL COURT -
THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT -
Pcts 3,8,9
SUSAN C. FARGO (D) .......... 2950
SANDRA B. MARTINEZ (R) ... 1213
ALL OTHERS ................... 4
BLANKS ...................... 365
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL
COURT - NINTH MIDDLESEX
DISTRICT - Pas 2,3,4
THOMAS M. STANLEY (D) ..... 3361
ALL OTHERS .................. 32
BLANKS ..................... 1467
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL
COURT - FIFTEENTH MIDDLESEX
DISTRICT - Pas 1,5 -7,8,9
JAY R. KAUFMAN (D) ......... 6920
ALL OTHERS .................. 54
BLANKS ..................... 2312
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN
DISTRICT
GERARD T. LEONE, JR (D) ..... 8965
ALL OTHERS .................. 56
BLANKS ..................... 5125
CLERK OF COURTS - MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN (D) .... 9141
ALL OTHERS .................. 49
BLANKS ..................... 4956
REGISTER OF DEEDS - MIDDLESEX
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
EUGENE C. BRUNE (D) ........ 8410
ALL OTHERS .................. 38
BLANKS ..................... 5968
QUESTION #1
- Sale of Wine by Food Stores Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
YES: 6619
NO: 6918 BLANKS: 609
QUESTION #2
- Nomination of Candidates for Public Office Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
YES: 4596
NO: 8101 BLANKS: 1449
QUESTION #3
- Family Child Care Providers Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
YES: 6175
NO: 6418 BLANKS: 1553
QUESTION #4
- 3rd Middlesex Senate District (Pcts 3,8,9) This question is not binding.
Shall the state senator
from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with
their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?
YES: 2859
NO: 1148 BLANKS: 525
QUESTION #4 - (Pcts 1,2,4,5,6,7) QUESTION #5 - (Pcts 3,8,9) 9th & 15th Middlesex Representative Districts
This question is not binding.
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and
Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?
YES: 7649 NO: 4676 BLANKS: 1821
Page 16 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting Members
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
AT LARGE
Margery Battin
................. 15 Paul Revere Road
Norman Cohen
..................... 33 Forest Street
Donna Hooper
....................... 14 Lois Lane
Jay Kaufman ........................
1 Childs Road
Peter Kelley ........................
24 Forest Street
Jeanne Krieger
.................... 44 Webster Road
William Lahey ...................
22 Fair Oaks Drive
Hank Manz .......................
14 Ellison Road
Richard Pagett ..................
10 Oakmount Circle
PRECINCT 1
Term Expires 2007
John Breen ...................
8 Crescent Hill Avenue
Jonathan Cole ....................
23 Whipple Road
Iang Jeon ........................
7 Litchfield Road
Lillian MacArthur ...............
42 Emerson Gardens
Eric Michelson ......................
45 Circle Road
Carol Sampson ....................
8 Brandon Street
Barry Sampson ....................
8 Brandon Street
Term Expires 2008
Nancy Adler ....................... 22 Village Circle
James Barry ................. 10 Crescent Hill Avenue
John Bartenstein ................. 46 Sanderson Road
Ellen Basch .................. 2 South Rindge Avenue
Mary Bowes ....................... 32 Arcola Street
John Rossi ........................ 40 Arcola Street
Albert Zabin ......................... 1 Page Road
Term Expires 2009
Joel Adler ......................... 22 Village Circle
Jean Cole ........................
23 Whipple Road
Scott Maloney .............
251 Massachusetts Avenue
Joseph Rancatore ..................
21 Wheeler Road
Ann Redmon ........................ 7 Maple Street
Mary Ann Stewart ................
24 Rawson Avenue
Judith Zabin ..........................
1 Page Road
PRECINCT 2
Term Expires 2007
Alessandro Alessandrini
...... 488 Massachusetts Avenue
James Avery ........................ 8 Daniels Street
Thomas Diaz .......................
10 Tower Road
Karen Dooks ......................
5 Mohawk Drive
Andrew McAleer ...................
121 Follen Road
Barry Orenstein ....................
132 Follen Road
Betsey Weiss .........................
8 Dover Lane
Term Expires 2008
Judith Boxer ........................ 33 Philip Road
Robert Cunha ..................... 10 Stevens Road
Robin DiGiammarino ................. 2 Sunset Ridge
Paul Lapointe ...................... 224 Follen Road
Daniel Lucas ........................ 3 Tower Road
Jill Stein .................... 17 Trotting Horse Drive
Christina Welch ................... 41 Locust Avenue
Term Expires 2009
Marian Cohen .................... 8 Plymouth Road
Kenneth Kreutziger
.................. 14 Tower Road
Steven Kropper ....................
48 Pleasant Street
Douglas Lucente .................
8 Great Rock Road
Michael O'Sullivan
.................. 12 Aerial Street
Donald Wilson .......................
36 Fern Street
James Wilson .....................
43 Locust Avenue
PRECINCT 3
Term Expires 2007
Nancy Cannalonga ...............
942 Waltham Street
Benjamin Cohen ....................
87 Bridge Street
Sherry Gordon .....................
7 Stedman Road
Patrick Mehr ...................
31 Woodcliffe Road
Alexander Nedzel ................
4 Chadbourne Road
Richard Stephenson .................
98 Spring Street
Loren Wood .....................
14 Benjamin Road
Term Expires 2008
Bonnie Brodner ..................... 8 Trodden Path
Nicholas Cannalonga .............
942 Waltham Street
Dan Fenn, Jr . .......................
59 Potter Pond
Steven Heinrich .....................
11 Potter Pond
Gloria Holland ........................ 3 April Lane
Arthur Katz ......................
18 Barberry Road
Robert Whitman ................
1010 Waltham Street
Term Expires 2009
Darwin Adams ........................ 8 Field Road
Samuel Berman ...................
11 Barberry Road
Nancy Bryant .................
56 Blossomcrest Road
Robert Copp .......................
95 Bridge Street
Richard Neumeier ...................
2 Pitcairn Place
Robert Rotberg ...................
14 Barberry Road
Reid Zurlo .....................
42 Woodcliffe Road
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 17
Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
PRECINCT 4
Term Expires 2007
Nyles Barnert .................... 142 Worthen Road
Scott Burson ..................
58 Sherburne Road S.
Martha Daileanes - Sevigny ............
85 Kendall Road
Charles Lamb ......................
55 Baskin Road
John Rosenberg .................
64 Bloomfield Street
Sandra Shaw ....................
51 Wachusett Drive
Term Expires 2008
Lisa Baci ...................... 18 Fair Oaks Terrace
Timothy Counihan ...................
27 Percy Road
John Davies ...................
18 Prospect Hill Road
Beverly Kelley ......................
24 Forest Street
Nicholas Santosuosso .............
2 Washington Street
Ruth Thomas ......................
10 Parker Street
Steven Turner ....................
260 Marrett Road
Term Expires 2009
Gloria Bloom ...................... 17 Loring Road
Peter Enrich .......................
35 Clarke Street
Jill Hai .........................
6 Highland Avenue
David Harris .......................
5 A Eliot Road
Ellen McDonald ....................
50 Bridge Street
Gerald Paul ....................
43 Highland Avenue
Barrie Peltz ........................
8 Jackson Court
PRECINCT 5
Term Expires 2007
Irene Dondley .....................
22 Leonard Road
Andrew Friedlich ...................
22 Young Street
Paul Hamburger ....................
18 Cooke Road
Carol Liff ........................
19 Douglas Road
Jerold Michelson ......................
3 Clyde Place
M. Marha Traber ..................
106 Maple Street
Charles Vail ......................
66 Woburn Street
Term Expires 2008
Paul Barnes ....................... 500 Lowell Street
Marjorie Daggett .................. 9 Burroughs Road
Anthony Galaitsis ................. 7 Burroughs Road
John Hayward ...................
358 Woburn Street
Loretta Porter ...................
24 Fletcher Avenue
Ephraim Weiss ....................
462 Lowell Street
David Williams ...........
1433 Massachusetts Avenue
Term Expires 2009
Elaine Dratch
..................... 2 Maureen Road
Ana Flaster ........................
4 Fairfield Drive
Olga Guttag .....................
273 Emerson Road
Ann Kelly ...................... 6 Brookwood Road
James Lowry .....................
21 Rumford Road
Sam Silverman
.................... 18 Ingleside Road
Jed Snyder .......................
482 Lowell Street
PRECINCT 6
Term Expires 2007
Florence Baturin
.................... 11 Alcott Road
Eric Carlson .........................
83 East Street
Paul Chernick ....................
14 Somerset Road
Trisha Kennealy
...................... 4 Brent Road
Alan Lazarus ....................
22 Woodland Road
Dawn McKenna
................... 9 Hancock Street
Frank Sandy ..................
353 N Emerson Road
Deborah Strod .................... 10 Thoreau Road
Term Expires 2008
Jonathan Himmel ................. 66 Hancock Street
Morton Kahan ...................
44 Hancock Street
David Kaufman ................
152 Burlington Street
Gerald Lacey .....................
18 Meriam Street
Laura Mahoney ................
119 Burlington Street
Ronald Pawliczek ................. 25 Flintlock Road
Term Expires 2009
Bebe Fallick .......................... 4 Diehl Road
Edmund Grant ..................... 27 Grove Street
Ann Kane .........................
24 Adams Street
Jane Pagett .....................
10 Oakmount Circle
Edith Sandy ...................
353 N Emerson Road
Sheldon Spector
................... 26 Suzanne Road
Sheila Watson .................... 12 Oakland Street
PRECINCT 7
Term Expires 2007
George Burnell ....................... 4 Eaton Road
Patricia Costello .....................
9 Preston Road
Margaret Count -Klebe ...............
94 Winter Street
Catherine Gill .....................
43 Bertwell Road
Sheryl Mason ....................
33 Robinson Road
Joyce Miller .........................
23 Fifer Lane
Jane Trudeau ......................
7 Volunteer Way
continued on next page
Page 18 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
Term Expires 2008
Deborah Brown .................. 47 Robinson Road
James Courtemanche
................ 88 Winter Street
Thomas Griffiths ...................
7 Volunteer Way
Pam Hoffman .........................
4 Rangeway
Robert Peters ........................
43 Fifer Lane
Ravi Sakhuja ..................
50 Turning Mill Road
Martha Wood .....................
51 Gleason Road
Term Expires 2009
Marsha Baker ...................
46 Burlington Street
Keith Hoffman ......................
4 Wright Street
William Leavitt ....................
180 Grove Street
Sheryl Mahoney .....................
65 Blake Road
Fred Martin .......................
29 Dewey Road
James Wood, Jr ....................
51 Gleason Road
Alan Wrigley ......................
205 Grove Street
PRECINCT 8
Term Expires 2007
Elizabeth Bryant
.................. 18 Liberty Avenue
John Cunha ....................
11 Homestead Street
Diana Garcia ......................
3 Gerard Terrace
Thomas Harden
...................... 32 Hill Street
David Horton ..................
68 Paul Revere Road
Alan Levine .........................
54 Reed Street
Melinda Walker
................. 14 Larchmont Lane
Term Expires 2008
Roger Borghesani .................. 24 Hastings Road
Margaret Bradley ................
48 Bellflower Street
Charles Hornig ......................
75 Reed Street
Stewart Kennedy ..................
38 Liberty Avenue
Richard Michelson ..................
54 Asbury Street
Charles Moore, Jr ....................
87 Cedar Street
James Osten ........................
8 Revere Street
Term Expires 2009
Richard Battin ................. 15 Paul Revere Road
Larry Belvin .......................
10 Denver Street
William Herring .....................
20 Ward Street
Ingrid Klimoff .......................
75 Reed Street
Jessica Steigerwald ................
17 Hamblen Street
Shirley Stolz ..............
2139 Massachusetts Avenue
Carolyn Tiffany .....................
109 Reed Street
PRECINCT 9
Term Expires 2007
Victoria Blier ....................... 41 Shade Street
Rodney Cole .......................
80 School Street
Margaret Coppe ................
12 Barrymeade Drive
Thomas Fenn .......................
15 Shade Street
Anne LoRusso ....................
200 Lincoln Street
Jesse Segovia .......................
7 Pheasant Lane
Francine Stieglitz ...................
3 Amherst Street
Term Expires 2008
Alice Adler ..................... 10 Nickerson Road
Mary Donahue ......................
3 Crosby Road
Emily Donovan
.................... 110 Wood Street
Janice Kennedy
.................... 135 Wood Street
Wendy Manz ......................
14 Ellison Road
John Mazerall ......................
40 Wood Street
Leo McSweeney
.................. 435 Lincoln Street
Term Expires 2009
Narain Bhatia ....................
8 Nickerson Road
Richard Canale ..................... 29 Shade Street
Helen Cohen .....................
32 Patterson Road
Mollie Garberg .....................
16 Cary Avenue
William Kennedy ................... 135 Wood Street
Janet Perry ........................
16 Ellison Road
Fred Rosenberg ..................... 76 Wood Street
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 19
Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA)
ROLE: To inform Town Meeting
Members in advance on all war-
rant articles, meeting procedures,
and matters of town governance;
to act as an interface between
Town Meeting and the municipal
government, the Board of
Selectmen, School Committee, and
other town committees; to repre-
sent the members of Town
Meeting when the Meeting is not
in session; and to improve Town
Meeting procedures and processes.
MEMBERSHIP: All Town
Meeting Members are automati-
cally members of the Association.
At the first information meeting,
precincts meet individually and
elect their Precinct Chair, Clerk,
and Vice Chair officers. Those
precinct officers become the
TMMA Executive Committee,
which serves for one year. At the
2006 -2007 Executive Committee
Officers Chair:
Gloria Bloom
Vice - Chair:
David Horton
Treasurer:
Alessandro Alessandrini
Clerk:
Darwin Adams
Communications: David Kaufman
Prct.
Chair
Clerk
Associate
1
Jonathan Cole
Ellen Basch
Barry Sampson
2
Jill Stein
Robin DiGiammarino
Barry Orenstein
3
Reid Zurlo
Bonnie Brodner
Alexander Nedzel
4
Steve Turner
Martha Daileanes- Sevigny
John Rosenberg
5
Andy Friedlich
Eph Weiss
Jerold Michelson
6
Edith Sandy
Alan Lazarus
Ann Kane
7
Marsha Baker
Sheryl Mahoney
James Courtemanche
8
James Osten
Melinda Walker
Jessica Steigerwald
9
Thomas Fenn
Victoria Blier
Mollie Garberg
annual meeting of the Association,
the members elect TMMA officers, who are limited to terms
of no more than two consecutive years, except for the
Communications Officer. The Executive Committee meets
the second Wednesday of each month, except when Town
Meeting is in session and in July and August. The monthly
meetings are open to all.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and discussed:
- Financial summit meetings on the 2007 budget
- Budget projections for FY08; funding for the new DPW
building
- Requests coming to the Community Preservation
Committee for Community Preservation Act funds
- Rules governing use of TMMA email and privacy of
personal information of members
• Published TMMA Warrant Information Reports on all
articles coming before each of the three Town Meetings so
Town Meeting members could better understand the
issues.
• Held the TMMA bus tour to view sites affected by war-
rant articles.
• Sponsored three warrant information sessions before spring
Town Meeting and one session before the two fall Special
Town Meetings to familiarize members with the warrant
and to give sponsors feedback on likely questions and addi-
tional information needed concerning their articles.
• Provided timely information on the TMMA Website,
including Executive Committee minutes, various commit-
tee reports, and access to TMMA e -mail archives
(http: / /lexingtontmma.org) .
• Recognized the contributions of two Town Meeting
Members who have served in Town Meeting for 30 years,
joining the 17 from the previous year.
• Recognized and celebrated Richard Battin's 50th year as a
Town Meeting Member.
Page 20 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting
Abridged from the complete text on file in the Town Clerk's
office.
Town Meeting was held in Cary Memorial Building on
March 27 and 29, April 5, 10, 24, and 26, Moderator
Margery M. Battin presiding.
In the first session, The Lexington Minutemen, accompanied
by the William Diamond Fife and Drum Corps, posted the
colors. Former Moderator Robert Kent presented an abbre-
viated rendition of his 1976 presentation to Town Meeting.
The Moderator honored deceased Town Meeting members
Stanley Toye, Keith Butters, Edith Cheever, Donald
Chisholm, Martin White, and Charles Durkin.
In subsequent sessions, the Town Meeting Members
Association recognized members with more than 30 years of
service, with special recognition of member Richard Battin
for his 50 years of continuous service; High School Principal
Michael Jones and State Representative Jay Kaufman recog-
nized High School honors students, and Kaufman presented
the recently awarded League of Women Voters Unsung Hero
award to Angela "Jere" Frick.
Article Action Summary
Art. 1: Annual Town Election: See page XX.
Art. 2: Reports of Town Boards, Officers, Committees
Reports relating to articles under consideration and other
town matters were presented at appropriate times.
Art. 3: Appointments to Cary Lecture Series
Adopted March 27. Moderator to appoint a committee to
run the Cary Lecture Series, under the wills of Eliza Cary
Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year.
Art. 4: Zoning By -Law, Inclusionary Zoning
Indefinitely postponed March 27. Intended to ensure that
residential developments authorized by special permit would
contribute to affordable housing supply.
Art. 5: Zoning By -Law, Impervious Surface
Part 1 adopted March 29. Adjusts impervious surface ratios
in certain areas.
Part 2 not adopted March 29.
Art. 6: Zoning By -Law, Parking in CB District
Adopted March 27. Adjusts parking regulations in CB dis-
tricts.
Art. 7: Zoning By -Law, Amend CD -7 to CD- 13,727
Marrett Road
Starwood Hotels & Resort.
Adopted April 5.
Art. 8: Resolution for Scenic Byway
Adopted March 27. Petitioned State to declare Battle Road
a Scenic Byway.
Art. 9: Vine Street - Abandon Sewer Easement, Vine
Street
Adopted March 27
Art. 10: Amend Non - Criminal Disposition By -Law
Adopted March 27. Set fines for violations of Department of
Public Works regulations pertaining to street openings.
Art. 11: Amend Referendum Provisions
Adopted March 27. Amends Representative Town Meeting
Act to allow Selectmen to call a special election, if peti-
tioned, `forthwith' instead of specified number of days.
Art. 12: Mutual Aid among Public Health Agencies
Adopted March 27. Board of Health authorized to join other
municipalities to share public health resources in unusual
circumstances.
Art. 13: Accept State Law Governing Fire Sprinklers
Indefinitely postponed March 27. Would have required
hotels /motels accommodating six or more guests to install
fire sprinklers.
Art. 14: Amend General By -Laws - Unauthorized Vehicles
Adopted March 27. Set fines for unauthorized parking in fire
lanes on private property and in handicapped parking
spaces.
Art. 15: Energy Committee
Part 1 Adopted April 5. Resolution to have the established
committee to make recommendations concerning energy use
in all public buildings.
Part 2 Not Adopted April 5. Establishment of an adhoc insti-
tutional task force not supported.
Art. 16: Amend Noise By -Law
Not Adopted March 29. Would have provided for Selectmen
review of special permits.
Art. 17: Operating Budget
Adopted April 24. Provides monies for all town depart-
ments, amounts to be raised from the tax levy except as
noted. Numbers in the left -hand column refer to line items.
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 21
Town Meeting continued from previous page
FY 2007 Budget
Additional
Appropriation,
Contingent on
Override Vote
FY 2007
Contingency
Budget
(Informational
Purposes Only)
EDUCATION
DPW Personnel
3,097,036
57,5003
1100
Lexington Public Schools
61,655,492
3,774,9861 65,430,478
211,0004
(The School Department is
3600
Transportation Personnel
125,305
authorized to enter into
125,305
3600
Transportation Expenses
equipment lease /purchase
50,0005
3727182
PUBLIC SAFETY
agreements from time to time
4100
provided that each such
4,074,149
74,3176
49148,466
agreement is subject to annual
Law Enforcement Expenses
415,989
47,0007
appropriations.)
4200
Fire /Medical Personnel
1200
Minuteman Regional School
1,024,817
1,024,817
EMPL O YEE BENEFITS
403,311
44,8128
2110
Contributory Retirement
3,342,331
3,342,331
2120
Non - contributory Retirement
62,000
62,000
2130
Group Insurance
18,127,285
185,3302 18,312,615
2140
Unemployment
70,000
70,000
2150
Workers Compensation*
190,000
190,000
2160
Property & Liability Insurance
625,335
625,335
2170
Uninsured Losses*
35,000
35,000
DEBT SERVICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2210
Payment on Funded Debt
2,837,006
2,837,006
2220
Interest on Funded Debt
634,097
634,097
2230
Temporary Borrowing
248,958
248,958
OPERATING ARTICLES
Planning Personnel
204,032
2300
Reserve Fund
400,000
400,000
COMMUNITY SERVICES
3100 -3500
DPW Personnel
3,097,036
57,5003
3,154,536
3100 -3500
DPW Expenses
4,582,226
211,0004
4,793,226
3600
Transportation Personnel
125,305
125,305
3600
Transportation Expenses
3227182
50,0005
3727182
PUBLIC SAFETY
4100
Law Enforcement Personnel
4,074,149
74,3176
49148,466
4100
Law Enforcement Expenses
415,989
47,0007
462,989
4200
Fire /Medical Personnel
4,090,640
4,090,640
4200
Fire /Medical Expenses
403,311
44,8128
448,123
CULTURE AND RECREATION
5100
Library Personnel
174627728
10075779
175637305
5100
Library Expenses
447,567
19742310
466,990
SOCIAL SERVICES
6100 -6200
Social Services Personnel
3697216
3697216
6100 -6200
Social Services Expenses
277,800
9712511
286,925
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7100
Community Development Personnel
6947454
4 4, 2 6 012
7387714
7100
Community Development Expenses
607019
607019
7200
Planning Personnel
204,032
204,032
7200
Planning Expenses
8,450
8,450
7300
Economic Development Personnel
367699
58,50013
957199
7300
Economic Development Expenses
69,643
69,643
Page 22 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting continued from previous page
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8110
Selectmen Personnel
62,681
62,681
8110
Selectmen Expenses
69,150
69,150
8120
Legal Services
350,000
350,000
8130
Town Report
6,500
6,500
8200
Town Manager
8210 -8220
Town Manager Personnel
403,042 67,50014
470,542
8210 -8220
Town Manager Expenses
130,067 26,00015
156,067
8230
Salary Transfer Account*
241,903
241,903
(As authorized by the Town Manager with approval of the Board of Selectmen)
TOWN COMMITTEES
8310
Finance Committees
1,500
1,500
8320
Misc. Boards and Committees
8,755
8,755
8330
Public Celebration Committee
28,500
28,500
FINANCE
8400
Finance Personal Services
953,502
953,502
8400
Finance Expenses
253,579
11,12116
264,700
TOWN CLERK
8500
Town Clerk Personnel
271,791
20,00017
291,791
8500
Town Clerk Expenses
72,625
1900018
739625
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SERVICES
8600
MIS Personnel
108,371
72710019
180,471
8600
MIS Expenses
279,050
279,050
and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in part, appropriations made at this Town Meeting:
$340,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line items 3100 -3500, 3600, and 4100;
$100,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line items 3100 -3500;
$23,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriations for line item 3600;
$2,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance /Free Cash;
$918,613 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$774,300 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund;
and $134,400 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
Items marked with an ( *) are Continuing Balance Accounts.
Supplemental Information:
The $4,891,751 of contingent appropriations contained
within this motion are to be divided in the following man-
ner:
1 $3,774,986 Lexington Public Schools for basic,
enhanced, and preventative maintenance services
2 $202,530 related employee benefits costs
3 $57,500 Highway Superintendent
4 $211,000 cathode ray tube recycling program, yard
waste pick -up program, building maintenance services
and programs, equipment and tree planting
5 $50,000 Lexpress transportation services
6 $74,317 Police administrative personnel and officers
7 $47,000 Police equipment and materials
8 $44,812 Fire equipment and materials
9/10 $120,000 Library services and hours
11 $9,125 Social Services programs and materials
12 $44,260 Conservation and inspectional personnel
13 $58,500 Economic Development personnel
14 $67,500 Human Resources personnel
15 $26,000 Organizational Training and Committee
Support
16 $11,121 Finance programs /audit support
17 $20,000 Archival /records management personnel
18 $1,000 Town Clerk programs
19 $72,100 Management Information Services personnel
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 23
Town Meeting continued from previous page
Art. 18: Appropriate FY2007 Enterprise Funds
Adopted April 24.
Water Division
Salaries
$ 580,799
Expenses
716,835
MWRA Assessment
4,341,830
Debt Service (non- exempt)
398,671
Total
$6,038,135
Selectmen authorized to transfer $918,613
from the water enterprise fund to the general
fund for indirect water expenses appropriated
in the general fund. Said sum to be funded
from water receipts.
Sewer Division
Salaries
$ 2417161
Expenses
478,972
MWRA Assessment
5,782,838
Debt Service (non- exempt)
351,643
Total
$6,854,614
Selectmen authorized to transfer $774,300
from sewer enterprise fund to the general fund
for indirect wastewater expenses appropriated
in the general fund. Said sum to be funded
from sewer receipts.
Recreation Department
Salaries
$ 558,526
Expenses
899,978
Debt Service (non- exempt)
168,000
Total
$1,626,504
Selectmen authorized to transfer $234,400
from recreation enterprise fund to the general
fund for indirect recreation expenses appropriated
in the general fund. Said sum to be funded from
recreation receipts.
Art. 19: Approve Senior Tax Relief
Adopted April 24. For FY07, the maximum
tax exemption allowed under state law be
increased to $1, 000.
Art. 20: Establish Property Tax Deferral Interest Rate
Adopted April 24. Regarding interest rate for property own-
ers in tax deferral and recovery agreements.
Art. 21: Rescind Town's Acceptance of State's Property
Tax Work -Off Program for Low - Income Seniors.
Adopted April 24. Previously adopted State program to be
replaced with a town - specific program.
Art. 22: Appropriate for Senior Service Program $25,000
Adopted April 24. From the tax levy.
Revolving Fund
Authority to Spend
Revenue Source
Use of Fund
FY2007 Budget
DPW burial
Public Works Director
Sale of grave boxes
Program expenses
$33,000
containers
and burial vaults
DPW compost
Public Works Director
Sale of compost and
Personnel, benefits,
$200,000
operation
loam, yard waste
and program expenses
permits
CATV
Board of Selectmen
License fees from
PEG contract and
$400,000
operations
and Town Manager
cable TV providers
related expenses
Tree fund
Board of Selectmen
Gifts and fees
Program expenses
$75,000
Art. 23: Continue Departmental Revolving Funds for FY 06
Adopted April 24.
Art. 24: Accept Chapter 157 of The Acts of 2005
Adopted April 24. Provides additional retirement allowance
for veterans on disability.
Art. 25: Appropriate FY2007 Community Preservation
Act Operating Budget
Adopted April 26. Appropriate from the Community
Preservation Fund:
Administrative expenses $25,000
For acquisition, creation, and preservation of $230,000
open space excluding land for recreational use
For acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, $25,000
and restoration of historic resource;
For creation, preservation, and support $230,000
of community housing
To the general unreserved fund balance of $1,530,000
the Community Preservation Fund
Art 26: Appropriate for Outdoor Sound System
Indefinitely postponed April 24.
Art. 27: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects
Adopted April 26.
a. Center Playground $225,000
Borrowed
b. Engineering Study, Center Pool $50,000
Complex from Recreation Enterprise
Fund Retained Earnings
c. Equipment /Improvements to Pine $25,000
Meadow Golf Course from Recreation
Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings
continued on next page
Page 24 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting continued from previous page
Art. 28: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects
Adopted April 26.
a.
Sidewalk reconstruction
$300,000
Borrowed
b.
Lincoln Field methane gas mitigation
$60,000
Borrowed
c.
Building envelope remodeling,
$290,000
reconstruction, and extraordinary repairs
$100,000 for Fire Station, from
Community Preservation Fund
$40,000 for Westview Cemetery building
from tax levy
$150,000 for miscellaneous improvements
from tax levy, contingent on passage of a
Proposition 2% override
d.
DPW equipment
$435,000
Borrowed
e.
Street reconstruction
$500,000
From the tax levy
f.
Street drainage system
$160,000
Borrowed
g.
Police Station extraordinary repairs
$842,000
and equipment
$742,000 borrowed
$100, 000 from Community Preservation
Fund
h.
Fire engine
$380,000
Borrowed
i.
Building renovations restore records
$60,000
vault in Cary Memorial Hall from
Community Preservation Fund
Art. 29: Appropriate for Water Distribution
Improvements $9009000
Adopted April 24. Borrowed.
Art. 30: Appropriate for Water Meters $5009000
Adopted April 24. Borrowed.
Art. 31: Appropriate for Sewer Improvements $3009000
Adopted April 24. Borrowed
Art. 32: Appropriate for School Capital Projects
Adopted April 26.
a. Planning, remodeling, reconstructing $1,716,000
and extra - ordinary repairs
$1,611,000 borrowed
$45,000 from tax levy
$60,000 transfer from amount
appropriated under Article 30(a),
2005 Annual Town Meeting
b. Computer hardware, software, related $400,000
installation costs to maintain/ upgrade
schools' technology systems
Borrowed
Art. 33: Appropriate for School Administration Building
Indefinitely postponed April 24.
Art. 34: Appropriate for Fiske School Construction $250,000
Adopted April 24. For landscaping, paving
etc.; from Unreserved Fund Balance
Art. 35: Appropriate for Municipal Parking Lot $150,000
Adopted April 24. Construct off - street parking
lot behind NStar building at Massachusetts Avenue
and Edison Way; transfer from Parking Meter Fund.
Art. 36: Appropriate for Senior Center Study
Indefinitely postponed April 26.
Art. 37: Appropriate for Public Works Facility
Indefinitely postponed April 26.
Art. 38: Appropriate for Municipal Electric Feasibility Study
Indefinitely postponed April 26.
Art. 39: Appropriate for Post Employment Benefits
Indefinitely postponed April 24.
Art. 40: Appropriate for Stabilization Fund
Adopted April 26. $2,650,000
$2,000,000 transferred from unreserved
Fund Balance
$650,000 from tax levy
Art. 41: Appropriate for Prior Years Unpaid Bills
Adopted April 26. School Department $7,553
goods /services in FY2005.
From Line Item 1100 of 2005 Annual Town Meeting,
amended at November 2005 Special Town Meeting.
Art. 42: Amend FY2006 Operating Budget
Adopted April 26.
That the following additional amounts be appropriated to
the following line items for the current fiscal year's budget as
approved at the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, with amounts
transferred from the following sources:
Line Item Amount Source Amount
1100 Lexington Public Schools $79,518 Insurance Proceeds $79,518
2300 Reserve Fund $197,520 Unreserved Fund $197,520
Balance
5100 Library Expenses $60,000 Library personnel $60,000
7100 Community Development $14,500 Community $14,500
Expenses Development
Personnel
Art. 43: Appropriate for Authorized Capital
Improvements
Indefinitely postponed April 26.
Art. 44: Use of Funds to Reduce the Tax Rate
Indefinitely postponed April 26.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 25
2006 Fall Special Town Meetings —Nov. 29 &Dec. 6, 2006
Two Special Town Meetings were held in Cary Memorial
Building on November 29 and December 6, Moderator
Margery M. Battin presiding.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING #1- NOVEMBER 29
Art. 1: Reports of Town Boards, Officers, and Committees
Reports of the Capital Expenditures and Appropriation
Committees were presented.
Art. 2: Amend FY07 Operating Budget
Adopted. Additional funds were allocated for the following
line items:
1100 Education from $62,346,492 to $63,419,500
2130 Group Insurance from $18,213,285 to $18,160,485
2140 Unemployment from $70,000 to $122,800
Art. 3: Amend FY07 Enterprise Fund Budgets
Adopted. Additional funds were allocated for the following
budgets:
That parts (a) and (b) of the motion under Article 18 of the
2006 Annual Town Meeting amended as follows:
a. That the appropriation to operate the Water Division of
the Department of Public Works during FY07 under the pro-
visions of M.G.L. c. 44, §53F1/2 be changed from
$6,038,135 to $5,728,822 by amending the following line
item(s):
From To
MWRA Assessment $4,341,830 $4,032,517
And that the authorization to the Board of Selectmen to
transfer an amount from the Water Enterprise Fund to the
General Fund for indirect water expenses appropriated in
the General Fund be amended as follows:
From To
Transfer of Indirect Water $918,613 $ 883, 963
Expenses
And that the total appropriation, as amended, shall be fund-
ed with $500,000 of Water Enterprise Fund retained earn-
ings with the remainder to be funded with water receipts.
b. That the appropriation to operate the Wastewater
Division of the Department of Public Works during FY07
under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 44, §53F1/2 be changed
from $6,854,614 to $6,705,609 by amending the following
line item (s) :
From To
MWRA Assessment $5,782,838 $5,633,833
And that the authorization to the Board of Selectmen to
transfer an amount from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to
the General Fund for indirect wastewater expenses appro-
priated in the General Fund be amended as follows:
From To
Transfer of Indirect $774,300 $753,950
Wastewater Expenses
And that the total appropriation, as amended, shall be fund-
ed with wastewater receipts.
Art. 4: Community Preservation Fund
Adopted. Appropriations were made for the following projects:
$20,000 to the Community Preservation Fund - Historic
Reserve
$25,000 for Phase 1 of the Hancock - Clarke House historic
restoration project
$44,000 for a freight elevator for the Lexington Depot
restoration and rehabilitation project
$60,000 for shelving for the main vault of the Cary
Memorial Building
Art. 5: Accept M.G.L. c. 39 §23D
Adopted.
Art. 6: Appropriate for Affordable Housing Purposes
Adopted. $50,000 appropriated to Lexington Housing
Assistance Board to support the provision of affordable
housing within the Town.
Art. 7: Accept M.G.L. c. 71 §37M - Joint Facilities
Department. Adopted
Art. 8: Appropriate for Senior Service Purposes
Adopted. An $11,000 appropriation in addition to that
appropriated under Article 22 of the 2006 Annual Town
Meeting for the purpose of conducting a Senior Service
Program.
Meeting Dissolved November 29, 2006
Special Town Meeting #2 - November 29 and
December 6
In the first session, the Moderator honored deceased
Lexingtonian Cornelius P. Cronin for his contributions made
to Lexington during the 103 years of his life and residency.
The meeting was adjourned until December 6.
Art. 1: Reports of Town Boards, Officers, and
Committees
Reports of the Capital Expenditures and Appropriation
Committees relating to Article 2 were presented.
Art. 2: Appropriate for a DPW Facility
Adopted. $1,600,000 appropriated for the cost of engineer-
ing and architectural services for plans and specifications for
a new Department of Public Works facility.
Page 26 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Police Department
Expenditures
FY06
FY05
Payroll
Police
$3,4573740
$394083371
Dispatch
$470,360
$408,807
Parking Meter Maintenance
$453619
$321494
Animal Control
$193540
$0
Expenses
Police
$387,786
$392,038
Dispatch
$243925
$24,723
Parking Meter Maintenance
$223975
$213930
Animal Control
$19272
$0
Personnel
Full Time
Police
48
47
Dispatch
9
8
Parking Meter Maintenance
1
1
Parking Meter Maintenance
3
3
Part Time
Animal Control
1
0
Cadets
3
3
Police Department
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Christopher Casey,
Chief of Department since 1993.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Five new officers hired; Middle School Resource Officer
restored
• Override success restored $138,517 to operating budget
• International Association of Chiefs of Police issued 2006
Civil Rights Award
• Received $170,160 in grant funding
• Capital funding and planning prepared for new
police /fire /911 dispatch center
• Animal Control Officer joined the Police Department
Personnel Changes: Five new officers were hired in 2006.
Officer Mitch Caspe, a 13 -year veteran, and Officer Chris
Colman, a 5 -year veteran, transferred from other communi-
ties. In September, Officers Kyle Kilimonis, Christopher
Collins, and Colin Marsetta were newly appointed and
assigned to the Reading Police Academy.
The passage of an override added $138,517 to the annual
operating budget of the Department, restoring a School
Resource Officer (SRO) , allowing replacement of one
marked police cruiser, and adding an additional traffic
clerk's position. Officer Tamzin Duffy was assigned as a
SRO and began working with the middle and elementary
schools in September.
Special Award: The Civil Rights Committee of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police awarded the
Lexington Police a certificate of special recognition for
Department efforts to " protect and promote" civil rights. In
cooperation with the No Place for Hate Steering Committee,
the Department effectively managed multiple demonstra-
tions involving two out -of -state groups who promoted intol-
erance and hate.
Programs & Initiatives: The Motorcycle Unit added Officers
Mirabella and Papia; this program uses motorcycles to
improve traffic enforcement initiatives and provide flexibili-
ty with special events. Officer Tuomi, an experienced motor-
cycle officer, also completed a rigorous instructor /trainer
program.
The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Unit was established
under the direction of Officer Crayton. Officers McIntyre,
French, Rettman, and Evelyn completed RAD Instructor
Training. Several programs in self - defense were offered in
cooperation with local businesses and the Recreation
Department. The program will be expanded with RAD Kids
in 2007.
Other initiatives included all officers being trained in School
Threat Assessment Response, Car Seat Safety Checkpoints
(at the Minuteman Regional School, a certified technician
checked or installed more than 80 seats) , a "Home Alone"
program offered as an evening class at the High School,
Discovery Day demonstrations, identity theft presentations
to community groups, and Read -A -Loud at various schools.
Grant Funding: The Department received more than
$170,160 in grant funds for various programs.
- $5,000 from the Governor's Highway Safety Board for
participation in the Click It or Ticket Traffic Safety
Program. A trailer was purchased to transport equip-
ment for special events and /or during emergencies.
- $26,660 from the Department of Public Health to fund
a pilot program to study the effects of emergency med-
ical dispatch pre- arrival instructions for stroke victims.
The new system is computer based and replaces the old -
style flip cards. All dispatchers have received training in
the new system, which has been online since October.
Lexington is one of eight sites in the Commonwealth to
participate in this program.
- $28,000 from the Pappas Family Trust, which will
replace all portable cardiac defibrillators now in service
with the Police and Fire Departments.
- $25,000 to support the Suburban Middlesex County
Drug Task Force. Lexington assigns one full -time detec-
tive to help investigate local and regional drug crimes.
- $36,000 from the Commonwealth to continue funding
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 27
Police Department continued from previous page
community - policing initiatives.
- $20,000 for the Domestic Violence Advocate who
works with families, the police, courts, and service agen-
cies.
- $16,000 for the replacement of ballistic vests.
- $13,500 from the Commercial Equipment Direct
Assistance Homeland Security Grant for the purchase of
mobile radio equipment for the command vehicle.
Capital Expenditure: Funding approved by Town Meeting
will provide for the renovation of the joint police /fire /911
dispatch center, command office, and front desk area of the
police station. Equipment in use since 1994 will be replaced
with a state -of- the -art communications center and a new
police radio network. Planning through the fall will result in
construction in early 2007.
Level -3 Sex Offenders: Two Level -3 sex offenders (high risk)
were in Town during 2006. By the end of the year, both had
been returned to jail for violating parole or probation con-
ditions. Under Massachusetts law, the Department conduct-
ed community and neighborhood notifications about the
offenders. Residents, businesses, and regular visitors to
Lexington are encouraged to visit the police station to
request a current sex offender listing.
Animal Control: Effective July 1, the part -time Animal
Control Officer (ACO) was transferred from the Health
Department to the Police Department; 178 calls were logged
when the ACO was on duty, and 276 were logged during off
hours. Combining police and ACO services, following a
pilot program proposed by the Board of Health, has contin-
ued to receive positive reviews from the community.
Denver Boot: In July, three Denver Boots were purchased for
use on vehicles with excessive unpaid parking tickets. The
Parking Control Officer administers the program with assis-
tance from the Police Mechanic. The program paid for itself
after the first vehicle was "booted " and the fines collected.
Noteworthy Investigations:
• Four fatal motor vehicle accidents were investigated.
• In separate investigations, two men were arrested for steal-
ing tools from construction sites in Lexington and sur-
rounding communities.
• A student was arrested for calling in two bomb threats
that resulted in a multiple- agency response to the school.
• A suspect in thefts from the elderly was caught in a sting
operation and was convicted.
• A Cambridge man was arrested in Arlington after a pur-
suit for attempted murder.
• Two Lexington juveniles were arrested on multiple counts
of breaking into cars.
• Lincoln and Sudbury men were arrested for threatening
the life of a Lexington undercover officer; this came after
the officer identified a drug operation selling drugs in a
neighboring school district.
• An alcohol sting compliance check in late spring found
five of the 23 licensed establishments to be in violation for
serving minors; for two of the establishments, it was their
second offense.
2006 by the Numbers: The number and types of incidents
that occur in Lexington tend to remain consistent from year
to year. Trends noticeable in 2006 include a 40% increase
( +50) in vandalism /malicious damage to property; a 31%
increase (+16) in thefts from cars; a 21% decrease ( -80) in
disabled cars; an 11 % decrease ( -94) in routine accident
investigations; and a 32% decrease ( -161) in general
requests for police to inspect problems. There was a 5%
increase ( +37) in crimes reported to the FBI, with a 12.5%
decrease ( -27) in serious crimes.
Town Report Statistical Figures
Complaints and Calls For Service
Motor Vehicle Accident Calls .................
880
Animal Control ............................
213
Alarms Residential /Commercial ..............
17449
Fire Calls . ...............................
1,86
Medical Assists .............................
85
Motorist Assist ............................
447
Missing Persons ..............................
3
Disturbance /Disputes ........................
280
Building /Person Checks .....................
1,03
Suspicious Activity .........................
282
All Crimes .... ............................749
Park - Lock -Walk Patrol .....................
19117
Miscellaneous Calls .......................
27690
Total ......... .........................11,122
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
Warnings ............................... 2,376
Civil Infractions .......................... 19477
Criminal Complaints ......................... 97
Arrests....... .............................43
Total ......... ..........................3,993
High Accident Locations
(10 or more incidents with more than $1,000 damage)
Bedford St @ Rte 95 ..........................
2
Bedford St @ Hartwell Av .....................
17
Waltham St @ Marrett Rd ......................
1
Bedford St @ Harrington Rd ...................
12
Bedford St @ Worthen Rd .....................
10
Fines Generated by Traffic Enforcement
Moving violations fines issued ............ $108,011
Parking violations fines issued ............ $125,200
Late payment fees ...................... $ 48,470
Parking fines collected in FY06 ........... $134,521
continued on next page
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Police Department continued from previous page
Prosecution Summary
FY06
Arrest without Warrant ......................
118
Arrest with Warrant .........................
18
Criminal Summons .........................
119
Clerk's Hearing .............................
35
Private Complaints ...........................
4
* *Juvenile Diversion ..........................
8
*Protective Custody ..........................
3
*noncriminal **not prosecuted
1
Criminal Court Summary by Type of Offens
FY06
Operating to Endanger .......................
14
Operating w/o License ........................
45
Operating Under the Influence .................
22
Revoked /Suspended License ...................
30
Disorderly /Disturbing the Peace ................
13
Liquor Violations ............................
9
Vandalism /Malicious Destruction ...............
20
Forgery, Uttering, Counterfeiting ................
1
Receiving Stolen Property ......................
3
Drug Violations .............................
50
Domestic Order Violations .....................
6
Assaults ...... .............................38
Threats..... ...............................
7
Trespass ..... ...............................
2
Fire Department
Fire Department
ROLE: To protect the
lives and property of
the community from
emergencies involving
fire, medical, haz-
ardous materials, and
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$3,976,086
$3,724,570
Expenses
$ 420,434
$388,812
Personnel
Full Time
55
55
Part Time
0
0
environmental causes.
This mission is achieved through public education, code
management, and emergency response. The Chief of the
Department also serves as the Emergency Management
Director, whose responsibilities include providing assis-
tance to the community after natural disasters and other
emergencies.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chief William
Middlemiss since March 2004.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• A relatively dry winter preceded a busy brush season with-
in the town. Because of this dry season, the state declared
red flag days, and open burning was suspended for a peri-
od of time. Several incidences of burning resulted in mul-
tiple acres being consumed by fire during this past spring.
• May saw the delivery of the new Rescue 1, built on a
Chevrolet chassis and constructed by LifeLine Ambulance.
Robbery...... ..............................4
Arson........ ..............................1
Burglary /Breaking and Entering ................ 14
Theft /Larceny .............................. 20
Larcenies-Reported .. 170
Calls for Service .... 117122
Auto Thefts ............ 7
Serious Offenses ...... 189
M/V Accidents ....... 880
400
300
200
Larcenies - Reported
100
1989 2006
14000 Calls for Service
13000
12000
11000
1989 2006
26 Auto Thefts
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
1989 2006
600 Serious Offenses
500
400
300
200
100
1989 2006
1100 Accidents
1000
000
800
700
1989 2006
The ambulance provides a smoother ride and provides
enhanced operational functions, allowing the paramedics
to more easily perform their jobs. In addition, this vehicle
has the first of the Department's mobile computerized
reporting stations.
Mother's Day brought with it significant rain and flood-
ing. Although the Town was relatively spared, several
homes and neighborhoods sustained minor basement
flooding. The Department responded to and assisted more
than 50 residential homeowners, providing basement
pumps and salvage tarps to prevent further damage.
The Department spent the year upgrading all of its radios,
including truck radios, receivers, bases, and repeaters.
This project was largely funded through a grant from the
Department of Homeland Security. The Lexington Fire
Department is one of the few fire departments in the
Metro Boston area capable of communicating with sur-
rounding communities directly.
The Department established a timeline to complete the
transformation to a radio master box system. The com-
pletion is scheduled for July 2008. A request has been
made to fund the transformation of town -owned buildings
to the new system in FY08.
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 29
Fire Department continued from previous page
Incidents of Significance
The Department responded to 4,087 calls, an almost 4%
increase in overall calls from 2005; of these, 2,162 were
medical emergencies, with 1,480 resulting in transportation
of one or more patients to a medical facility.
The following is a brief summary of incidents of significance:
January 3 - Working Fire, 30 Lawrence Lane.
April 17 - Three -acre 2 -alarm brush fire off Grove Street on
the Bedford, Burlington, and Lexington town lines.
October 8 - Working Fire, 9 Oxbow Road.
October 29 - Working Fire, 5 Sheila Rd.
December 13 - Building collapse at the Brookhaven
Residential Complex, resulting in the extrication, treatment,
and transportation of four seriously injured construction
workers.
Grants
The Department has applied for and is awaiting word on a
grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for
the replacement of the Amkus Rescue Tool.
The Department received a grant from the Massachusetts
Department of Public Safety and replaced the aging infrared
camera with a new, more - accurate unit, moving the older
unit to Engine 4 in East Lexington.
The Department, along with mutual aid partners, received a
large grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
to purchase cross -band repeaters in vehicles in each depart-
ment in the Metro Fire District.
Fire Prevention Division
On March 31, 2006, a new law became effective that
requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in
residences that contain fossil -fuel burning equipment or have
enclosed parking. All residences must have carbon monox-
ide detectors on each level of habitation and within 10 feet
Biosafety Committee
Biosafety Committee
ROLE: To oversee all uses of recombinant DNA (rDNA)
within the Town of Lexington; to advise the Board of
Health, which permits facilities using rDNA; to review all
applications for permits for the use of rDNA for compli-
ance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Janice Pero,
PhD; Wendy Heiger- Bernays, PhD. Staff: Health Director
Derek Fullerton, RS, CHO.
of any bedroom door. The law requires the Fire Department,
upon sale or transfer, to inspect the dwelling for compliance.
This inspection has been incorporated with the inspection of
smoke detectors under a similar existing law.
Substantial renovations were made to many commercial
spaces within town. Hayden Avenue, Spring Street, Patriot
Way, and Hartwell Avenue have seen considerable construc-
tion within existing buildings. This resulted in upgrades to
existing fire protection systems or installation of new sprin-
kler and fire alarm systems to enhance safety and protect the
public and firefighters in event of a fire.
The Division issued approximately 600 permits last year,
including but not limited to blasting; installation of sprin-
klers, fire alarms, oil burners, propane tanks, and above-
ground and underground storage tanks for flammable and
combustible liquids; and the transportation of flammable
and combustible liquids. All of the aforementioned permits
require inspections for compliance with the Board of Fire
Prevention Regulations.
The Department continued the Student Awareness of Fire
Education Program without funding from the state. This
program was previously funded through a grant from the
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. The mission is
to enable students to recognize the dangers of fire and more
specifically the fire hazards that tobacco products pose.
Trained Fire Department personnel administer this program
and present it to first grade children in the six elementary
schools. Its aim is to reduce fires, burns, and deaths and
allow the children to see firefighters as role models.
In October, members of the Department held an Open House
at Fire Headquarters to observe National Fire Prevention
Week. Approximately 500 residents participated. Participants
were able to don firefighter turn -out gear, man live hose lines,
and witness various equipment demonstrations, including a
field communications vehicle purchased through homeland
security funding. The vehicle is headquartered in Waltham
continued on next page
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Biosafety consultant performed inspections of the six
permitted facilities in Lexington and presented the
results to the Board of Health.
• Health Department sent a list of frequently asked ques-
tions and answers to all biosafety facilities to inform
representatives with clear and concise information
related to permitting and regulation requirements.
• Biosafety consultant reviewed current rDNA regula-
tions and recommended revisions and language addi-
tions to be approved in 2007.
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Fire Department continued from previous page
and shared by fire departments in the Metro Fire District. It is
designed to enhance radio interoperability between agencies
during an emergency and has video downlink capabilities
from helicopters; the Assistant Fire Chief attended a 40 -hour
course and has been trained in its use. Also on display was
equipment from the Department's paramedic -level ambulance
service. Items such as the cardiac monitor, intubation equip-
ment for airway management, IV equipment, and a large
array of drugs to treat multiple medical conditions were show-
cased. Firefighter - paramedics were available to answer ques-
tions about the Department's advanced medical care services.
Emergency Medical Services
The advanced life - support ambulance has been a lifesaver
for the citizens of Lexington. Several persons have received
care, limiting their pain and suffering and reducing transport
times to medical facilities.
Personnel
Guy Monaco joined the Department as a firefighter -para-
medic. He served with the City of Lynn for several years
before joining the Lexington Fire Department. Firefighter
Robert Levesque returned from a year of active duty in Iraq.
Firefighters Christopher Ford, Mark Simonds, David Walton,
and Eric DeTrask completed the 12 -week training program at
the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. In addition,
Firefighter John Nogler completed a training course and was
certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician.
Eight members of the department elected to increase their
abilities to assist at medical emergencies by studying and
becoming EMT - Intermediates. They are trained and able to
administer IVs and intubate patients while awaiting the
paramedics' arrival, which will allow the department to
operate more efficiently at minor and major medical and
traumatic incidents.
Emergency Management
Although the rainstorms in May did not cause significant
flooding within the Town, the Town's main pumping station
suffered damage from the increased activity. Under the
Federal Public Assistance Grant Program, the Town was eli-
gible for and received partial reimbursement for the costs to
fix the pumping station and other related public safety costs
surrounding the flooding events.
The continuous update of the Town's Comprehensive
Emergency Plan has progressed. There is an additional
emphasis on Continuity of Operations Planning training,
with several department heads having participated. The
town is also planning for the event of a pandemic flu out-
break.
Lexington is joining with its surrounding communities and
forming a Regional Emergency Planning Committee. This
planning and certification process will take place over the
next several months. Bedford, Belmont, Arlington,
Lexington, Hanscom AFB, and Burlington have showed an
interest in this concept.
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on traffic safety issues. The
Police Department reviews residents' traffic concerns to
assess safety levels and to develop recommendations that
may require consultation with staff from the engineering,
planning, or school departments. Unresolved traffic safety
concerns are scheduled for a public meeting presided over by
the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The Board of
Selectmen reviews meeting reports and recommendations.
Recommendations approved by the Selectmen requiring
signs or markings are forwarded to the Department of Public
Works for implementation, and code changes are forwarded
to the Town Clerk's Office.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Stephen Ades, Steve Frymer,
Sudhir Murthy, Stefan Schatzki, David Crump (School
Department) , Captain Charles Sargent (Police Department) ,
David Cannon (Engineering) , Gail Wagner (Transportation
Services).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Installed No Parking signs on Fletcher Avenue
Installed No Parking signs on Worthen Road
Installed Stop signs approaching bikeway on public por-
tion of Seasons Four /Gold Star driveway
• Installed No Parking signs to protect crosswalk /bikeway
on Middleby Road serving Bridge School
• Installed child safety signage on Milk Street
• Installed child safety signage on approaches to Curve
Street
• Installed child safety and curve signage on Rangeway
• Installed crosswalks linking pedestrian routes to new Fiske
School
• Installed crosswalk and signage on Massachusetts Avenue
at Charles Street
• Installed crosswalk signage on Massachusetts Avenue at
Oak Street
• Installed crosswalk and signage on Burlington Street serv-
ing Diamond Middle School
• Installed crosswalk and signage on Pleasant Street serving
Bowman School
• Installed crosswalk across Paul Revere at Massachusetts
Avenue serving Hastings School
• Installed Not A Through Way sign on Webb Street
• Installed speed limit signs on Watertown Street approach-
ing Route 2
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 31
Board of Health
ROLE: To protect
and promote the
health of resi-
dents and those
who work in or
visit the Town; to
develo and
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$1579615
$1363262
Personnel
Full Time
3
3
Part Time
1
1
V
implement effective health policies, regulations, and pro-
grams that prevent disease and ensure the well -being of the
community.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Wendy Heiger-
Bernays, PhD; Burt Perlmutter, MD; Sharon MacKenzie,
RN; Deborah Thompson, ScD; Judith Feldman, MD. Staff:
Health Director Derek Fullerton, RS; Environmental Health
Agent Kathy Fox, CHO; Part -time Public Health Nurse
Susan Moser, RN; and Office Manager Ann Belliveau (bud-
geted under regulatory support) .
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Public Health Emergency Planning
- Continued development of the medical and non - medical
volunteer corps of individuals willing to help in the
event of a local or regional emergency. Conducted infor-
mation sessions to residents about volunteering and
training sessions on pandemic flu, incident command
system, and shelter during an emergency.
- Initiated special population planning and committee to
collaborate with town departments and direct commu-
nity members and organizations to identify, gather, com-
pile, and maintain information on special populations
(at -risk groups and individuals).
- Promoted need for a pandemic flu planning committee
to Town Meeting representatives and municipal senior
management. Outlined planning objectives for the com-
munity in collaboration with the Lexington Emergency
Management Director and Town Manager. Conducted
pandemic flu education presentations to town officials
and local organizations.
Public Pool Safety
Conducted bacterial sampling of all permitted pools in the
community to ensure that the pools are providing suitable
water quality through proper disinfection to prevent recre-
ational water illnesses.
Mosquito Control
Participated in the East Middlesex Mosquito Control
Program, which included applications of larvacide to town
catch basins during the 2006 mosquito- breeding season and
West Nile Virus monitoring and surveillance.
• Pesticide Awareness
Initiated pesticide awareness and education campaign.
Awarded grant by the Toxic Use Reduction Institute to pro-
vide trainings to owners and maintenance personnel of mul-
tidwelling units on the proper use of and ways to reduce pes-
emu,
Seated from left to right: Judith Feldman, MD., Sharon
MacKenzie, Deborah Thompson. Standing from left to right:
Derek Fullerton, Burt Perlmutter, MD., Ann Belli vea u, Clerk
ticides at their dwellings /complexes. Training to be complet-
ed in 2007.
• Influenza Vaccinations
Coordinated and conducted two flu vaccine clinics to pro-
tect individuals from seasonal flu. Conducted one clinic at
St. Brigid's Parish and the other at the Senior Center.
• Engine Idling Reduction Awareness
Continued participation on the Article 40 Ad Hoc Committee
to review the existing bylaw with respect to stationary engine
run -up and make recommendations to Town Meeting for
reducing excessive engine idling in Lexington. Collaborated
with the Department of Public Works to install idle -free signs
at town -owned building sites within the community.
• Tobacco Sales Enforcement
Participated in the Metrowest- Suburban Tobacco Control
Collaborative (MTCC) on enforcement of state and local
tobacco laws and education. Collaborated with MTCC for
conducting routine inspections throughout the year to iden-
tify tobacco sales to minors from permit holders in
Lexington. Issued fines to the establishments who sold
tobacco to minors.
Statistics
2006 2005 2004
Permits Issued 606 567 537
Inspections 513 637 534
Inquiries 1323 1357 1525
Complaints (* incl. animals) 289* 264* 169
Communicable Diseases 56 96 69
Immunizations (Influenza) 460 450 640
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Department of Public Works
APPOINTED
by the Town
Manager:
Director
W i l l i a m
Hadley since
April 2000.
ROLE: To
enhance the
quality of life *Figures in the 2005 Annual Report were incor-
in Lexington. rect and have been corrected here.
Every effort is
made to maximize the efficient and effective use of resources
in support, maintenance, and upkeep of infrastructure, pub-
lic lands, and programs. The Department of Public Works
(DPW) is committed to public safety and providing prompt,
courteous, quality service to customers and each other.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$ 4,123,517
$ 3,903,319*
Expenses
$16,338,011
$14,325,818
Personnel
Full Time
76
75
Part Time
10
10
Seasonal
2
2
Staffing
Some staffing concerns continued in 2006. The June over-
ride election restored funding for the Highway
Superintendent that had been eliminated in 2003 and laid
the groundwork for hiring a combined schools and munici-
pal utility superintendent. Temporary responsibility for
municipal maintenance and custodial oversight continued to
be distributed among other staff.
Self - Assessment
Primary goals of the DPW have been to provide the com-
munity with the best possible service and continue to look at
alternatives that allow staff to perform their responsibilities
more efficiently and effectively. To do this, the Department
has taken on the self - assessment phase of the accreditation
process sponsored by the American Public Works
Association (APWA) . Staff continued examining and docu-
menting every policy and procedure in the Department.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Along with the Permanent Building Committee and the
architects, HKT, Inc., participated in the development of
an architectural plan for the new DPW facility. This was
presented to a Special Town Meeting in November and
resulted in a $1.6 million appropriation for final design
and contract documents in preparation for presentation to
Town Meeting in spring 2007.
• As part of the plan for the new DPW facility, began work-
ing with the school administration to explore combining
school and municipal maintenance and custodial services.
• Successfully negotiated with Keyspan executives to ensure
the proper resurfacing of the streets disrupted by the
November 2005 natural gas leak. In October, Keyspan
presented a check for $430,947 to compensate Lexington
for oversight and implementation of the street resurfacing
project.
• Resurfaced another seven miles of streets in the fourth phase
of the $7,000,000 debt exclusion article funded in 2002.
• Worked with the Center Committee on connectivity
improvements to enhance access to the center and the
appearance of a pathway between the Depot Square park-
ing lot and the metered lot behind CVS. It included instal-
lation of granite stairs and curbing, railings, and lighting
and a landscaping upgrade.
• Hosted a fourth annual open house in May at the opera-
tions facility. More than 500 residents participated in
demonstrations of equipment and explanations of DPW
functions. Children enjoyed climbing on trucks and learn-
ing about different public works jobs and services.
• Provided support to various town committees, including the
Center, Tree, Sidewalk, Energy, Electric Ad Hoc, Water /Sewer
Ad Hoc, Permanent Building, Recreation, Transportation
Advisory, Traffic Safety Advisory, and Minuteman
Household Hazardous Products (HHP) committees.
• The Director was appointed as an evaluator for the APWA
Accreditation Program.
DPW Administration
ROLE: To man-
age personnel;
monitor the annu-
al budget; provide
outreach to the
community;
supervise numer-
ous projects; com-
petitively bid con-
tracts for public works services, including disposal of solid
waste, recycling, and special collections for state - banned haz-
ardous products; and manage the Hartwell Venue Compost
Facility (HACF) , snow plowing, street lighting, transporta-
tion, and parking programs.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$303,195
$266,748
Expenses
$ 29,396
$ 28,153
Personnel
Full Time
5
5
Part Time
1
1
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Director continued to participate in the Northeast
Homeland Security Council, consisting of 89
Massachusetts communities. A regional homeland security
plan has been developed, as well as emergency contingen-
cies. Tabletop exercises and simulated emergency situations
have identified where training and resources are needed.
• Monitored and evaluated almost $700,000 in municipal
buildings utility costs.
• Provided management and administrative support for the
regional HHP facility, including maintenance of the facili-
ty, accounting, and analysis of statistics for the eight mem-
ber towns.
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 33
DPW: Administration continued from previous page
• Continued work on the assessment phase of APWA
accreditation process.
Engineering Division
Vacancies acc-
FY06
FY05
ounted for the
$245,478
disparity
$ 10,731
between payroll
Personnel
expenditures
between FY05
6
and FY06; two
Part Time
positions were
open for 3
months, and one was open for 6 months.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$366,582
$245,478
Expenses
$ 10,731
$ 8,203
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Part Time
1
1
ROLE: To provide design, construction, and management
services to the DPW; other departments, boards, and com-
mittees; and the general public.
Town Engineer: Peter Chalpin, P.E., since September 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Geographical Information System: Staff continued to
update the Town's Geographical Information System maps
for water, sewer, drainage, and parcel data.
• Infrastructure Renewal: Engineering staff designed, per-
mitted, managed, and supervised projects totaling approx-
imately $5.5 million.
Contract 05 -1 $2309000
Street Resurfacing
Contractor: P.J. Albert Co., Inc.
Resurfaced approximately 1 mile of arterial
streets associated with Keyspan street repair: Forest,
Waltham, and Muzzey Streets and sections of
Massachusetts Avenue.
Contract 06 -01 $395009000
Street Resurfacing
Contractor: E. H. Perkins, Inc.
Resurfaced approximately 12 miles of neighborhood
and arterial streets. Also resurfaced approximately 1
mile of roadway associated with the Keyspan street
repair: Abernathy Road, Adams Street, Arcola Street,
Battleview Circle, Blossomcrest Road, Blueberry Lane,
Bow Street, Brown Road, Burnham Road, Clyde Place,
Crest Avenue, Cummings Avenue, Drew Avenue, East
Emerson, Edgewood, Emerson and Emerson Gardens
Roads, Fletcher Avenue, Hayes Lane, Hancock Street,
Hillcrest Avenue, Ingleside Road, Jonas Stone Circle,
Joseph Road, Juniper Place, Leonard Road, Lillian
Road, Maureen Road, Melrose Avenue, Meriam Street,
Oxford Street, Page Road, Patriots Drive, Pearl Street,
Rawson Avenue, Sanderson Road, Sherman Street,
South Rindge Avenue, Spencer Street, Stedman Road,
Tyler Road, Upland Road, Wallis Court, Wellington
Lane, Westminster Avenue, and Winn Avenue.
Contract 04 -09 $191009000
Water Main Replacement
Contractor: Cedrone Trucking, Inc.
Replaced approximately 9,200 linear feet
of water main in Lowell and Shade Streets.
Contract 06 -19 $869000
Sewer Main Replacement
Contractor: DeFelice Corporation
Replaced 600 feet of Grant Street sewer main.
Contract 06 -20 $389000
Police Station UST Cleanup
Contractor: VHB Consulting Engineers Co., Inc.
Ongoing environmental cleanup.
Contract 05 -19 $3359000
Laconia Street Construction
Contractor: P.J. Albert Co., Inc.
Reconstructed approximately 2,000 feet of
roadway, including installation of drainage
and berm and water main replacement.
• Facilities Design, Construction, and Renewal: Engineering
staff designed, managed, and supervised projects totaling
approximately $191,000.
Contract 06 -12 $359000
Police Station Flat Roof & A/C Condenser
Contractor: M &M Environmental, Inc.
Replaced flat roof and two A/C condensing units.
Contract 06 -04 $529000
Fire HQ Structural Design
Contractor: CBI Consultants, Inc.
Designed future repairs to the apparatus room floor.
Contract 07 -05 $1049000
Town Hall Second -Floor Renovations
Contractor: Seaver Construction, Inc.
Renovated Selectmen's Office and Meeting Room and
Town Manager's Office.
• New Water /Sewer Connection Permits: Issued 27 permits
for new water or sewer service for new homes.
• Water /Sewer Permits: Issued 162 permits for repair or
replacement of water or sewer service to existing homes.
• Street Opening Permits: Approved and issued 232 permits
for opening or occupying the public way to contractors.
• Property /Utility Records: Received 1,076 requests for infor-
mation from citizens, contractors, developers, and realtors.
Public Building Maintenance
ROLE: To ensure
environmentally
safe and aestheti-
cally pleasing
public buildings
by providing cus-
todial services,
preventive main-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$3027270
$320,129
Expenses
$625,856
$473,963
Personnel
Full Time
8
8
Part Time
1
1
continued on next page
Page 34 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
DPW: Public Building Maintenance continued from previous page
tenance, repairs, and renovations; monitoring energy use;
and overseeing contracted repairs.
Superintendent: Position unfilled since July 2005.
Staffing:
Oversight of this division continues to be split between staff
from DPW Administration and Community Development.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Staff performed or oversaw contractors who completed the
following:
• Repaired leaking roofs at Police Station and Cary Hall.
• Installed replacement vinyl window blinds in Town
Offices and Police Department.
• Repaired or replaced plumbing fixtures in Cary Library
and the Visitors' Center.
• Assisted with installation and removal of temporary air
conditioner in Cary Library.
• Rebuilt chilled -water circular pumps for Cary Hall and
Town Hall.
• Provided setups, cleanups, and scheduled coverage for
Cary Hall performances and rentals.
• Assisted with the installation of the new audio - visual sys-
tem in Cary Hall.
• Oversaw replacement of garage door for Police
Department and rear -entry door and security locks for Fire
Department.
• Recalibrated thermostats and repaired steam leaks in Cary
Hall.
• Renovated former office space in Cary Hall to create addi-
tional comfortable meeting rooms.
• Scheduled preventive maintenance and filter replacement
in mechanical equipment.
• Set up, tore down, and cleaned up for Town Meetings and
Town Voting.
Highway Maintenance
The Highway and Road Machinery Divisions as well as
Snow Removal Operations are consolidated under the super-
vision of the Manager of Operations /Highway
Superintendent. Each division will be reported on separately.
Manager of Operations /Superintendent: Wayne Brooks since
May 2000.
Highway Division
ROLE: To main-
tain 126 miles of
accepted streets
and sidewalks,
the drainage sys-
tem, brooks, and
street and traffic
signs and signals
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$611,632
$531,182
Expenses
$207,567
$228,931
Personnel
tions using DPW
Full Time
13
13
Full Time
2
0
and to oversee the Road Machinery Division and Snow
Removal Operations.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Street and Sidewalk Repair: Used more than 900 tons of
asphalt to maintain roads and sidewalks and to install
asphalt curbing. Installed 5,500 feet of formed asphalt
curbing and installed or repaired more than 1,200 feet of
hand - formed asphalt curbing to prevent roadside erosion.
The pothole patching truck purchased in 2004 continued
to be a productive and labor - saving system to repair pot-
holes.
• Sidewalk Improvements: The superintendent continued to
work with the Sidewalk Committee to identify and prior-
itize areas that need repair or reconstruction.
• Storm Drain Maintenance: Repaired and rebuilt more
than 30 catch basins.
• Catch Basin Cleaning: Cleaned 4,766 catch basins.
• Street Sweeping: Performed by town personnel on a
straight -time basis using two town -owned sweepers.
• Traffic Line and Crosswalk Markings: A contractor paint-
ed lines in the fall. DPW staff painted crosswalk and park-
ing lines in the spring and summer.
• Traffic Sign Maintenance: Maintained 2,400 traffic con-
trol signs and 500 parking meters. All repairs and instal-
lations were handled to ensure a timely response to traffic
control issues. Staff continued to use the computerized
sign- cutting machine to create larger, more - reflective street
signs in house.
• Traffic Signal Maintenance: Maintained 10 traffic control
signals and 11 additional flashing signals or spotlights.
Staff replaced bulbs, and a private contractor performed
repairs as needed.
Snow Removal
ROLE: To han-
Operations
FY05
dle all snow-
$ 575,041
plowing and
$710,826
sanding opera-
Personnel
tions using DPW
staff and 34
All DPW
pieces of town -
owned equip-
Staff
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$391,511
$ 575,041
Expenses
$710,826
$1,019,106
Personnel
Full Time
All DPW
All DPW
Staff
Staff
ment including 8 sanders and 31 pieces of hired plowing
equipment and operators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Lexington experienced 17 snow and ice storms for a total
of 48 inches of snow. Three storms required full plowing
operations by town staff and outside contractors; 6,089
tons of sand and salt were used on town roads, but no
overnight operations to remove snow piles from the
Center Business District were necessary.
• New snow blowers have proven effective to clear snow
from the center and sidewalks, resulting in a much- clean-
er finished product. The loader - mounted blower will per-
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DPW: Snow Removal Operations continued from previous page
mit the clearing of snow from the center more frequently
and should prove to be more cost effective.
Road Machinery Division
ROLE: To main-
tain all DPW, fire,
and school vehi-
cles in a ready,
active status.
DPW equipment
consists of 160
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$119,530
$130,483
Expenses
$356,793
$256,315
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
vehicles ranging
from sedans, pickups, and dump trucks to off -road con-
struction equipment, including backhoes, front -end loaders,
lawn mowers, and landscaping and lawn maintenance
equipment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• In summer, repaired and painted snowplows and sander
bodies and kept highway, public grounds, and water and
sewer equipment in operation.
• In winter, rebuilt street sweepers and maintained land-
scaping equipment.
• During the ongoing preventive maintenance program,
each vehicle is evaluated and prioritized in the vehicle
replacement survey.
• Contracted out more scheduled preventive maintenance
and repairs this year because of a mechanic vacancy.
Environmental Services
ROLE: To
manage envi-
ronmental ser-
vice programs,
including con-
tracted curb-
side refuse col-
lection and dis-
posal; curbside
recycling collec-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$ 128,441
$ 63,443
Expenses
$2,106,408
$2,022,821
Personnel
Full Time
2
2
Half of the FY05 payroll funding came from
the DPW Revolving Fund. An accounting
change in FY06 shows funding for the two
tion of mixed employees and overtime.
paper, plastic,
glass and metal containers, yard waste, and appliances, and
recycling drop -off of corrugated cardboard; manage opera-
tions of the Minuteman HHP regional facility, including the
special collection of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and other
electronics; manage operations at the HACF, including the
processing and collection of leaves, yard waste, brush, and
other organic materials from contractors, residents, and
municipal curbside materials; oversee the provision of com-
posting- related services completed by private contractors;
administer the contractor permit program for yard waste
and brush; and develop and implement marketing program
regarding the sale of various compost /loam products.
Superintendent of Environmental Services: Robert Beaudoin
since September 2001
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visible Recycling Ban: In an effort to reduce the overall
town budget and trash disposal costs, the Board of
Selectmen voted to enforce a visible recycling ban (VRB)
during the 2006 Town Meeting process. The Town devel-
oped a plan to work with the contractor, Waste
Management, to implement this ban effective September 1
and better enforce the Town's current recycling regula-
tions. The goal of this new program is to reduce the total
amount of Lexington trash by preventing recyclables like
cardboard, glass bottles and jars, cans, plastic, and paper
from going to the incinerator. In the last four years, the
amount of trash Lexington residents have thrown away
has increased 20 %, whereas recycling tonnage has
decreased 4% over the same period. Fewer tons of trash
result in lower cost of disposal for the Town and taxpay-
ers. Through December 2006, in the first four months
under the VRB, there was a reduction of more than 200
tons in trash and an increase of nearly 120 tons in recy-
cling.
• Curbside Collections: Continued the weekly curbside col-
lection of mixed paper and plastic, glass, and metal con-
tainers along with residential trash. Waste Management of
Massachusetts completed the fourth year of a five -year
contract extension for curbside collection of solid waste
and recyclable materials. Applied for and received
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) technical assistance grant to improve participation
at the Minuteman HHP regional facility and a municipal
waste reduction grant to provide recycling education
materials and equipment.
• Recycling Statistics: Residents recycled 5,221 tons of
glass, metal, plastics, and mixed paper through the curb-
side and drop -off collection program in FY2006, a
decrease of about 220 tons, or 4 %, from the previous year.
A total of 2,568 appliances were collected from Lexington
residents through the curbside collection program.
Recycling access for cardboard was expanded at the DPW
facility, resulting in the recycling of approximately 110
tons of cardboard.
Recycling Outreach
- Participated in local cable access program with Board of
Selectmen Chair Jeanne Krieger and Selectmen Peter
Kelley on "How and What to Recycle in Lexington. "
- Conducted site visits of area recycling facilities to assess
best end market for Lexington's recyclables.
- Developed Request for Proposal Bid Document 07 -24
for the collection of household hazardous waste at the
Minuteman Regional facility and Bid Document 07 -26
for refuse and recyclables collection, hauling, and dis-
posal in Lexington.
- Developed waste reduction plans and worked with
Waste Management to implement the VRB starting
September 1, 2006.
- Sent VRB flyer to all Lexington residents and updated
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DPW: Environmental Services continued from previous page
solid waste and recycling Website.
- Relocated November CRT collection event from 201
Bedford Street DPW facility to the Hartwell Avenue
facility, where items were now accepted at two collec-
tion points, thereby significantly reducing wait time.
- Secured $2,500 funding sponsorship of CRT collection
by the Best Buy Company.
- Continued coordination of Lexington, Arlington,
Bedford, Belmont, Burlington ( LABBB) collaborative
program to collect ink jet and toner cartridges from
municipal departments and from CRT special drop -off
collections. LABBB students have collected thousands of
cartridges and sent them to a facility that reprocesses
them.
- Placed new public -space recycling containers in center
and at various ball fields.
- Continued expanded weekday and weekend spring and
fall hours of operation at the HACF.
- Provided new public recycling event boxes to several
civic organizations to recycle beverage containers at
annual fairs, festivals, and fundraisers.
- Revised annual trash and recycling collection calendar
and mailed to all households.
- Provided recycling access, education materials, and
demonstrations at public events including League of
Women Voter's Forum, Earth Day Fair, DPW Open
House, Discovery Day, and Patriots' Day Parade.
- Continued the fluorescent bulb recovery program at
public schools, municipal buildings, and the Minuteman
HHP regional facility, recycling nearly 3 miles of fluo-
rescent bulbs and receiving nearly $1,000 in grant funds
to subsidize collection costs.
- Promoted the reuse of construction materials such as
kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and other building
materials on several demolition projects in Lexington,
diverting reusable building materials from traditional
landfill disposal.
Trash Disposal: Disposed of 9,740 tons of solid waste at
the Wheelabrator North Andover waste -to- energy facility.
Trash generation increased 4% in FY06 over FY05, result-
ing in 379 additional tons of refuse delivered by Lexington
to the waste -to- energy facility.
CRT /E Waste Collections: As a result of the state's solid
waste ban, DPW conducted three 1 -day special collections
of televisions and computer monitors that contain CRTs,
which are made of lead and other metals. In addition to
the licensed contractor, Electronicycle, Inc., community
volunteers helped to staff these events. Lexington residents
from nearly 1,900 households and several municipal
departments generated more than 89 tons of CRTs that
were diverted from trash disposal and were recycled or
disposed of properly. The cost was approximately
$27,000.
Curbside Yard Waste Collections: State DEP regulations
prohibit yard waste from being disposed of with trash.
The 12 curbside yard waste collections provided in FY06
were valuable in diverting yard waste from municipal solid
waste. Nearly 1,500 tons of yard waste (including
Christmas trees) was collected through this curbside pro-
gram and brought to the HACF, saving the Town thou-
sands of dollars in disposal costs and providing a valuable
resource that was sold as finished product to area con-
tractors.
• Composting Facility: One full -time and one seasonal
employee operate the composting program at the Hartwell
Avenue Recycling Facility, with assistance from other
DPW personnel and three private contractors. Residents
and private contractors delivered an estimated 50,000
cubic yards of yard waste leaves, brush, and grass clip-
pings. The rich composted material continued to be avail-
able for residential use, for sale to contractors, and for use
in public grounds. The Selectmen approved new fees for
the contractor yard waste permit and punch card pro-
grams in April 2005. In FY06, the yard waste permit and
punch card programs for contractors alone generated
nearly $94,000 in revenue, a 32% increase over the previ-
ous year.
• Comprehensive Composting Program: Several activities
were initiated or continued to assess the value and
improve operations of the HACF.
- Improved inventory and finished product areas, signage,
processing, and traffic logistics at HACF site to more
effectively manage incoming residential, commercial,
and curbside yard waste materials.
- Entered third year of agreement with the Town of
Arlington to accept their curbside yard waste. The past
two years resulted in $85,000 in payments to Lexington
for the disposal of approximately 6,000 tons of yard
waste and Christmas trees.
- Marketed a variety of compost products to several local
landscape companies, resulting in the sale of nearly
$137,000 (a 22% increase over the previous year) of
loam and compost materials deposited into the Town's
compost - product revolving account.
• Hazardous Products Collections: The Minuteman HHP
regional facility conducted eight collection events. The
contractor for the final year of the current contract was
Clean Harbors, Inc. Residents from more than 40 com-
munities participated in removing hazardous products
from the waste stream. Boards of health, public works
departments, and community volunteers combined to
manage the site. Of the 2,612 cars that participated in col-
lections during FY06, 954, or nearly 37 %, were from
Lexington.
In an effort to provide comprehensive curbside collection of
solid waste and recycling, the Town continues to examine
and implement the most cost - effective methods to facilitate
the recovery of recyclables and mitigate the collection of
trash and thereby provide long -term environmental and eco-
nomic benefits to its citizenry
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 37
DPW: Public Grounds continued from previous page
Public Grounds
The Parks,
Forestry, and
Cemetery divi-
sions and the
Street Light
Maintenance
Program are con-
solidated under
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$6327269
$614,330
Expenses
$102,654
$ 89,786
Personnel
Full Time
15
15
Seasonal
0
0
the supervision of
the Public Grounds Superintendent. Each division will be
reported on separately.
Superintendent: David Pinsonneault since October 2000.
Parks Division
ROLE: To maintain and care for more than 600 acres of
town, school, and recreation lands. Areas maintained
include athletic fields, public grounds, playgrounds, tennis
and basketball courts, trails, rights -of -way, bike path, and
pool and reservoir complexes. To assist the Conservation
Commission in maintaining vegetative growth on proper-
ties under their jurisdiction and assist with various special
town events.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Playgrounds and Parks: Performed day -to -day and start-
up /closeout maintenance at the pool complex; transported
supplies and equipment for various departments and user
groups; assisted with spring and winter maintenance at the
Old Reservoir, including adding and grading sand; per-
formed playground inspections and repaired various play-
ground deficiencies, including surfacing and swings; assist-
ed with removal of old and of new playground equipment
and safety surface installation at the Center Playground;
installed retro kits to the swing sets at Lincoln Park,
Rindge Park, and Sutherland Park, as per manufacturer's
recommendations; repaired numerous basketball rims;
performed maintenance at the skateboard park; per-
formed landscape improvements and spring and fall
cleanups at various town sites.
• Sports Fields: Resodded the middle of the football field,
performed drainage repairs, and initiated a new turf fertil-
izer program at the football field as a coordinated effort
with a general contractor and a turf service company;
rebuilt the infields at the Lincoln Park baseball field and
the Center Playfields base ball field as a coordinated effort
with Lexington Little League; renovated infields at various
baseball and softball fields throughout Town; worked in
conjunction with the Permanent Building Committee to
rebuild one of the ball fields at the Fiske School; per-
formed daily ball field maintenance during the playing sea-
sons; performed synthetic field maintenance at Lincoln
Park; performed turf, drainage, and site amenity repairs to
various soccer fields and ball fields; overseeded, fertilized,
and limed athletic fields as per the turf maintenance pro-
gram and field type and use; performed athletic field lay-
out for school, youth, adult, and Recreation programs on
an overtime basis and performed athletic field line paint-
ing during the spring and fall seasons; constructed and
repaired benches; repaired bleachers, backstops, and fenc-
ing; transported goals and nets for various sports activities
and user groups.
Park Maintenance: Coordinated the turf maintenance
program, which included aeration, overseeding, topdress-
ing, irrigation, and incorporation of integrated pest man-
agement; emptied the new recycling barrels at various
locations; installed new benches and repaired benches at
various locations; painted, repaired, installed, and con-
structed picnic tables and trash receptacles throughout the
Town's park system; performed trash pickup at designated
sites; maintained the Minuteman Bikeway; performed
mowing and maintained site amenities, drinking foun-
tains, and irrigation systems in designated areas; per-
formed rough -cut mowing at conservation areas and road-
sides on a limited basis; performed maintenance on traffic
islands on a limited basis in coordination with the
Lexington Field and Garden Club; assisted with various
special events including Patriots Day, parades, and
Chamber of Commerce events; assisted with installation
and removal of the planters in the center and East
Lexington; performed other requests for service from
other town departments, boards, commissions, and the
general public; and assisted the Building Maintenance,
Highway, Forestry, and Cemetery Divisions with various
projects.
Forestry Division
ROLE: To care
for and preserve
all woody plant
vegetation in
parks, along
streets, and in all
public properties,
h h h' h
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$156,437
$177,218
Expenses
$ 45,280
$ 28,792
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
wit t e ig est
priority given to emergencies; to provide direct support to
cemetery operations on an as- needed basis; to maintain
approximately 10,000 street trees and all shrub plantings
and trees in parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, traffic islands,
public right -of -ways, conservation land, recreation land, and
school property; to maintain 3,343 streetlights; and to assist
other departments and groups with aerial -lift services.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• General Tree Care: Staff responded to more than 300
requests for service; pruned trees at the cemeteries,
schools, conservation areas, and recreation areas (includ-
ing Pine Meadows Golf Course, public grounds areas, and
other locations within the public right -of -way) as part of
an ongoing preventive maintenance program. Responded
to requests for clearing foliage- obstructed streetlights to
improve visibility; cleared downed trees and limbs after
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DPW: Forestry Division continued from previous page
snow, ice, rain, and wind storms. Cut back encroaching
trees and shrubs along the Minuteman Bike Path and
other town right -of -ways. Watered trees as resources per-
mitted; treated 14 trees for pests and disease and inspect-
ed Precinct 8 for hazardous trees as part of a proactive
yearly initiative to address hazardous conditions before
damage or injury occurs. Provided oversight of the Tree
Bylaw, of which 476 sites have been reviewed since
October 2001. Of these sites, 326 have been closed out. A
total of 565 trees have been approved for removal, with
264 removed to date. A total of 1,343 new trees are
required to be planted, with 610 planted to date. Staff also
attended educational workshops.
Tree Pruning: Pruned 84 trees to remove hazards and
improve health, structure, shape, and aesthetics.
Tree Removal: Removed 152 dead, diseased, damaged, or
otherwise hazardous trees. The majority of the removals
were elm, ash, and maple trees. Ground 36 stumps, added
loam to grade, and seeded the removal sites, where possible.
Planting: Planted 63 trees, including the Arbor Day tree at
Belfry Hill; commemorative trees at the Common, Tower
Park, and near the Visitor's Center; trees at the High
School, Harrington School, and Hastings School; trees at
Lincoln Park; and trees at various public grounds and
right -of -way locations throughout Town. The trees were
funded through local donations, private funding sources,
the program budget, and 12 trees that the Town of South
Hadley donated.
Pest Control: Treated for bees and wasps, as needed, at
various locations.
Streetlights: Inspected and replaced bulbs and sensors on
town -owned streetlights.
Other Projects: Decorated and removed holiday lighting
throughout the center; chipped more than 3,000 Christmas
trees; installed and removed voting banners; assisted with
the Arbor Day ceremony; provided on -going assistance to
the Cemetery and Park Divisions throughout the season;
and assisted other town departments with aerial -lift ser-
vices. Staff applied for and received the 2005 Tree City
USA Award, marking the 17th year in the program.
Cemetery Division
ROLE: To operate
and maintain 34
acres of grounds
and all buildings
and equipment for
four cemeteries:
W e s t v i e w,
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$180,325
$135,952
Expenses
$ 59,683
$ 31,552
Personnel
Full Time
4
3
Munroe, Robbins,
and Colonial. To serve the bereaved in a professional man-
ner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Assisted with and prepared cemeteries for special events,
such as flags, spring /fall cleanup.
• Operated and maintained the irrigation system at
Westview Cemetery to promote better turf quality.
• Coordinated with the contractor for turf maintenance ser-
vices, including fertilizing and integrated pest management
at Westview Cemetery.
• A consultant completed some repairs to the grave markers
at Colonial Cemetery, as identified in an assessment
report.
• Worked with a consultant to develop a plan for continued
repair and upkeep of the grave markers at Colonial
Cemetery and a plan to initiate repair and upkeep of the
grave markers at Munroe Cemetery.
• Cleared an area and marked it for additional burial space
at Westview Cemetery.
• There were 172 interments and 97 cremation burials in
Westview Cemetery and two interments in Munroe
Cemetery. Staff dug and backfilled graves, set stones,
loamed, and seeded graves.
• At Westview Cemetery, 75 new lots were sold, with the
revenue split between the Town (45%) and the Perpetual
Care Trust (55 %). A total of 106 foundations for flush
markers were approved and set. Eleven markers were
removed and replaced.
• 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. The
Town sold 59 grave boxes (100% of the total installed)
and 37 burial vaults (68% of the total installed) .
Inspection fees were collected for 17 burial vaults, which
outside contractors provided and installed.
• Revenue collections totaled $272,808 (includes $47,025
transferred to the Perpetual Care Trust) .
Street Light Maintenance Program
ROLE: To proac-
tively maintain a
cost - effective
lighting system
1- 1-1 t h
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY06
FY05
$ 20,000
$288,644
$242,158
a en ances
public safety along Because of an accounting change, this was
Lexington road- shown as expended in Forestry in FY05.
ways while consid-
ering all characteristics of light- source quality.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Town employees have maintained 3,343 streetlights since
March 2000. Members of the Forestry Division inspect
and change photo- sensor cells and light bulbs. Service calls
are scheduled on an overtime basis as weather permits.
Calls are processed in the order they are received or are
prioritized according to whether they require an emer-
gency repair because of safety concerns. If the repair
requires more technical expertise involving wiring or
replacement of fixtures and heads, an electrical contractor
is dispatched to resolve the problem.
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 39
DPW: Street Light Maintenance Program continued from previous page I
A total of 682 outages were reported to the call center
through December, and there was a carryover of 93 unre-
solved calls from 2005. Town staff inspected 714 lights
and repaired 613 of them. The electrical contractor
repaired 101 lights. Sixty -one calls remained unresolved as
of December 15. The response time for town staff inspec-
tion and repair of lights is between 14 to 21 days. The
electrical contractor response for repairs is about 14 to 21
days after the initial inspections by town staff.
A program was initiated to replace 1,000 inefficient incan-
descent light bulbs with new energy- efficient bulbs. Forty -
one lights had been replaced through December 15.
Parking Operation
ROLE: To pro-
vide a balance of
short- and long-
term parking for
center visitors
and employees by
managing the
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$45,304
$42,266
Expenses
$18,684
$20,947
Personnel
PRESS, including
Part Time
6
6
Town s permit
and attended parking programs, including a 300 -car attend-
ed lot, three permitted areas, the employee parking lot
behind the Town Hall complex, and approximately 500
parking meters in the center business area. Part -time
employees operate the attended lot.
Program Manager: Gail Wagner since May 2001.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Depot Square lot is attended weekdays year -round and
Saturdays from April through mid- November from 7 a.m. to
8 p.m. The capacity of the lot can be increased during busy
times by stacking as many as 60 additional cars in the aisles.
• 210 annual permits were sold to center business employees.
• Parking meters are posted for various time limits from 30
minutes to 4 hours throughout the Center.
Revenue was as follows:
Parking Meters ............. $209,542
Attended Lot ............... $1349209
Parking Permits .............. $479787
Total Parking Revenue .......$391,538
Transportation Services
FY06
FY05
ROLE: To oversee
all aspects of the
$ 65,230
Expenses
$416,561
operation of LEX-
Personnel
PRESS, including
Full Time
customer service,
1
Part Time
schedules, routes,
1
contract monitor-
ing, MBTA grant
administration,
marketing, ridership,
and fare collection
activities.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$ 69,469
$ 65,230
Expenses
$416,561
$225,689
Personnel
Full Time
1
1
Part Time
1
1
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From left to right: Elaine Dra tch, Gail Wagner, Sally
Castleman, Eric Eid- Reiner, Sara Arnold, Pat Goddard.
Transportation Coordinator: Gail Wagner since May 2001.
The Transportation Advisory Committee advises the
Transportation Coordinator on all matters related to the
operation of LEXPRESS and transportation demand man-
agement.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Sara Arnold, Co-
Chair William Levison, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Don
Graham, Diane Pursley, Francine Steiglitz. Selectmen Liaison
Hank Manz. Student representative Eric Eid- Reiner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• LEXPRESS Bus Service. LEXPRESS is in its 27th year of
service as a neighborhood fixed -route system. It operates a
three -bus, six -route system. LEXPRESS connects residen-
tial 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.
Buses operate Monday through Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6:25
p.m., September through June, and 7:00 a.m. to 6:25 p.m.,
July and August. There is no service on Saturdays,
Sundays, or legal holidays.
- LEXPRESS passengers consisted of 64% students, 22%
adults, 12% senior citizens, and 2% children under six.
- Ridership increased 24 %; revenues were up 14 %.
- Performance reliability remained at 99.9% based on the
measure of completed routes and scheduled hours.
- LEXPRESS passes were provided at no cost to 17 resi-
dents upon referral from Social Services.
- The expenses shown for FY05 represent tax levy fund-
ing only. In FY06, expenses also include the MBTA
grant, funds from fares and passes, and transportation
demand management fees.
- M & L Transit Systems, Inc. of Woburn is contracted to
provide and operate the fleet of four Blue Bird
Transhuttle vehicles built in 1999 with a 10 -year useful
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life. Each bus seats 24 people, is fully accessible for per-
sons with special needs, and is in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The LEXPRESS transit guide is updated annually and
mailed to residents. It is also available at public facilities.
Fares can be paid in cash, with tickets, or by
monthly /annual passes. Reduced rates are in effect for
seniors, persons with special needs, and children under
six. In addition to fares and an annual appropriation by
Town Meeting, LEXPRESS is funded by an annual grant
from the MBTA and transportation demand manage-
ment funds.
- LEXPRESS connects to the MBTA, Burlington B -Line,
and Lowell Regional Transit.
- Because of an accounting change, the FY06 Expense line
above now includes expenses funded by income from
other sources. The tax levy portion for FY06 was
$297,882.
Transportation Demand Management: Under the terms of
their transportation demand management programs, the
Hayden Medical Center, the Hayden Corporate Center,
and the Lexington Technology Park make annual contri-
butions to LEXPRESS. Met State /Avalon commenced
annual LEXPRESS contributions in FY06. The
Transportation Advisory Committee actively promotes
transportation demand management programs for other
corporations to reduce dependence on private automobiles
by providing transportation alternatives, including fund-
ing LEXPRESS.
Traffic Safety Advisory Support: The Transportation
Coordinator is a staff liaison to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee.
Water/Sewer Divisions
ROLE: To
serve the needs
and concerns of
its customers,
sustain quality
drinking water,
and provide for
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$ 798,982$
735,819
Expenses
$11,360,462
$10,654,654
Personnel
Full Time
15
15
the safe and proper discharge of wastewater by maintaining
the Town's complete water and sewer infrastructure and
implementing various service programs.
Superintendent: Dennis Meehan since January 2004
The infrastructure consists of 158 miles of water main, two
water towers with total capacity of 3.1 million gallons,
1,500 fire hydrants, 3,400 street and hydrant control valves,
and approximately 12,500 residential service line control
valves located on property lines. Four main water transmis-
sion lines from the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority (MWRA) serve Lexington: a 16 -inch main at
Summer Street, a 16 -inch main on Massachusetts Avenue in
East Lexington, a 12 -inch main on Watertown Street, and a
24 -inch main on Concord Avenue.
The sewer system has 120 miles of sewer main, 34 miles of
trunk -line sewer main, and 10 sewer pump stations, includ-
ing the main pump station at Route 128 and Bedford Street,
and 600 sewer manholes.
The department is divided into four sections: water distribu-
tion, meter reading and billing, sewer maintenance, and con-
struction. Employees are cross - trained to perform all division-
al functions and also participate in snow removal operations.
Water Distribution Section responds to service calls from
residents, repairs curb and water control boxes, reads and
installs water meters, takes water samples, performs hydrant
maintenance, maintains and updates the water control valve
locations, oversees the cross - connection control program,
investigates all water bill complaints, marks out services for
contractors and utility companies, and assists the
Engineering and other DPW divisions.
The water distribution system is usually flushed annually to
ensure quality drinking water. The system was flushed this
year, specifically the dead ends, over a 6 -week period from
early November into December. Water is tested weekly for
coliform and other bacterial organisms at nine sampling
locations; coliform bacteria were detected at one site, but an
immediate retest was negative. Sampling is also done annu-
ally at selected locations to test for lead and copper.
Lexington passed the September 2006 test results for lead
and copper. The Department is responsible for replacing 7%
of possible lead services every year, so 27 services are exca-
vated at the property line each year to identify the materials
used. If lead is found on the town side, the pipes are replaced
as soon as possible; if lead is found on the residents' side,
they are notified, and replacement is recommended
Leak detection was completed this year between April 10
and May 25 using the correlation method; nine leaks were
discovered, at a loss of 191,520 gallons a day. All leaks were
excavated and repaired, with the exception of one because of
a logistics problem.
Meter Reading and Billing Section is responsible for reading
water meters and managing the billing system. In 2005, a
new utility manager position was created under the Finance
Director to oversee the billing process and handle problems
and complaints.
Sewer Maintenance Section maintains the sewer system of
154 miles of pipe and 10 pump stations, implements the
sewer main flushing program, and manages the pump sta-
tion maintenance program to ensure the safe and proper dis-
charge of wastewater. Staff are also available to identify any
electrical problems with relay or pressure switches. They
also assist the Highway Division with clearing storm drain
blockages with the use of the Department's vacuum truck.
Construction Section is responsible for the lead water ser-
vice replacement program, installing new mainline and ser-
vice line control valves where needed, and replacing defec-
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 41
DPW: Water /Sewer Divisions continued from previous page
tive control valves. They also oversee replacements of
hydrants and sewer mains and services and repair water sys-
tem and sewer system leaks.
Employees attended training seminars on cross - connection
control, MWRA procedures for drinking water sampling,
hydrant maintenance, and courses relating to the state certi-
fication exams. Seven employees are state - certified Drinking
Water Facility Operators; one is Grade 4, three are Grade 3,
one is Grade 2, and two are Grade 1. One employee is a
state - certified backflow tester, and four are cross - connection
surveyors.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The MWRA supplies Lexington with approximately 2 bil-
lion gallons of water annually. The Town also pays the
MWRA to treat and dispose of the Town's sewage.
• The MWRA provided debt service assistance totaling
$160,748 in FY06. Since 1994, the Town has received
$5,861,748 in debt service assistance.
• The policy that allows installation of a second meter for
outdoor watering was instituted 11 years ago. Water con-
sumed through this meter is charged only at the water rate.
To date, 2,600 meters have been installed. The rate paid for
this water was adjusted to the maximum rate to more accu-
rately reflect its cost and provide fairness to all ratepayers.
• Assisted the Engineering Division with the road- resurfac-
ing project by providing mark -outs, materials, and emer-
gency service.
Permanent Building Committee
Expenditures
Project Management
FY 05
FY 04
$253,040
$253,231
Architects
$1,187,828
$530,531
Contractors
$11,269,460
$7,0463735
ROLE: To provide ongoing expertise and experience in man-
aging the design and construction of all town building pro-
jects, including hiring of design professionals, obtaining bids,
and entering into contracts for design and construction.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager for 3 -year overlapping
terms: Chair Philip Poinelli, Vice Chair Jonathan Himmel,
Richard Perry, Peter Johnson, and Mary Lou Touart.
APPOINTED by the School Committee: Bruce Creager and
Richard Sperandio.
APPOINTED by the Department of Public Works: William
Kennedy and Eric Brown.
• Responded to emergency water and sewer repairs day and
night, keeping service interruptions to a minimum.
Repair and Replacements
Water main breaks repaired .................. 14
Water service leaks repaired ..................
18
Hydrants repaired .........................
223
Hydrants replaced ..........................
24
Service control valves repaired ................
33
Street control valves repaired .................
10
Water services renewed ......................
18
Sewer services replaced .......................
5
Sewer services camera televised ................
18
Sewer main blockages repaired ................
14
Sewer service blockages repaired
.............. 22
Sewer manholes repaired ....................
21
Sewer mains flushed and cleaned
....... 61,200 feet
Storm drains flushed and cleaned
....... 21,000 feet
New Installations
Outdoor watering meters ................... 200
Water meters ............................. 260
Water services .............................. 6
Sewer services ............................. 21
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Mary Lou Touart resigned from the committee after serv-
ing for 31 years.
• Construction continued on the new Fiske Elementary
School. At year end, the school was approximately 95%
complete. Occupancy is anticipated in February 2007.
Fiske students are currently attending school at the old
Harrington School.
• The Committee conducted a designer selection process to
select a design firm to develop an elementary school mas-
ter plan. The Design Partnership of Cambridge was select-
ed. The feasibility study is 95% complete.
• HKT Architects has continued on design development for
the new Department of Public Works facility. Fall Special
Town Meeting appropriated the remainder of design fees
for the completion of the project.
• The Committee conducts regularly scheduled monthly
meetings with additional meetings as necessary. The
Committee supervises all projects through the Project
Manager Bill Kealy, Clerk of Works Gary Kaczmarek, and
Secretary Cara Shapiro.
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Lexington Tree Committee
ROLE: To promote the preservation and protection of public
shade trees pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter
87 and certain trees on portions of private property; to work
in conjunction with the Tree Warden to regulate the removal
and replacement of trees in certain circumstances; to promote
the planting and protection of trees throughout the Town; to
develop rules, regulations, tree inventory, manuals, and other
data as stated in the Lexington Tree Bylaw for approval and
promulgation by the Selectmen.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair John Frey,
Karen Longeteig, Gerald Paul, Markus Pinney, Anne
Senning, Nell Walker, James Wood; Selectmen liaison Jeanne
Krieger; Tree Warden David Pinsonneault. Susan Solomon,
although no longer a member, is continuing to contribute her
time and effort for Tree Committee initiatives.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Tree Planting: 63 new trees planted on public land in
Town this year:
- 12 Oak trees transplanted by Department of Public
Works (DPW) Forestry Division from town nursery in
South Hadley (6 to the high school and 6 to various
sites in Town) .
- 11 trees planted at the high school (1 Red Maple from
Class of 1956, 5 Birches, and 5 American Smoketrees) .
- 1 Heritage Birch tree planted by the DPW Forestry
Division at Belfry Park along Clarke Street as part of
the annual Arbor Day ceremony, staged by the Civic
Improvement Committee of the Lexington Field and
Garden Club, who bought and distributed 100 River
Birch seedlings and 500 Spruce tree seedlings free to
participants, nursery school children, and all kinder-
garteners in town.
- 3 commemorative trees: The first was a
American Elm, the first memorial tree of the
Committee's Commemorative Tree Program,
planted in Tower Park to celebrate the life of
Kathy Yates, an active member of the
Lexington Field and Garden Club and a lover
and protector of trees. The second was a
Scarlet Oak planted on the Common in cele-
bration of the lives of Shirley and Alexander
Dolberg. The third was a Red Maple planted
near the Bikeway and Buckman Tavern in
memory of Hermann Haus.
- 10 tree seedlings (5 Red Maple and 5 Striped
Maple) planted in swampy areas at Lincoln
Park.
- 26 trees planted on public land at
Harrington School, Hastings School, and
various public grounds and right -of -way
locations throughout Town.
The DPW Forestry Division removed 153 trees
and pruned 84 trees in 2006.
Princeton
Tree Bylaw: Reviewed permit applications for tree removal
on private land under the Tree Bylaw. Since October 1,
2001, a total of 476 sites have been visited; 326 sites have
been closed out. 565 trees were approved for removal, of
which 264 have been removed. As mitigation 1,343 new
trees are required to be planted, of which 610 have been
planted. This continues to be a successful program.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation Planning and Education Grant:
- Implementation of $19,660 grant from 2005.
- A mailer was sent out to all households in Lexington
that contained a history of planting and caring for trees
in Lexington for more than a century, information on
the Lexington Tree Management Manual, a report on
the Lexington Tree Inventory 2004 -2005, a description
of the Memorial /Commemorative Tree Program with
an appeal to citizens for tree planting funds and for
support in encouraging Town Meeting and Selectmen
to develop a tree replacement policy, and a flyer pro-
moting the Tree Committee's 2006 Lecture Series "Six
Views of the Urban Forest. "
- The Lecture Series included six Wednesday evening talks
throughout 2006: "The Role of Trees in the Urban
Environment " by Peter del Tredici of the Arnold
Arboretum; "Invasive Woody Plants of Lexington's
Roadsides " by Peter Alden, author of nature field
guides; "Urban Forestry: The Broader Benefits" by Jane
Calvin, forester, and Clarissa Rowe, landscape architect;
"Forests on the Edge - Linking Northeastern Wildlands
and the Urban Forest" by Jad Daley of the Northern
Forest Alliance; "In Homage to Wood - Native Trees for
the Urban Forest and Garden " by William Cullina,
director, New England Wildflower Nurseries; and
"Implementing a Tree Management Program in
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104 AIWO,
From left to right: Nell Walker, Gerry Paul, Anne Senning, John Frey,
Kathy Yates Memorial Princeton American Elm, Jim Woods, Jeanne
Krieger (Selectman Mason), David Pinsonneault (Tree Warden), Markus
Pinney, Karen L onge teig.
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Lexington Tree Committee continued from previous page
Lexington" by David Pinsonneault, superintendent of
Lexington's public grounds and Town Tree Warden.
- Purchased and programmed second hand -held comput-
er. Entered maps of parcels north of Town. Explored
integrating CarteGraphe work -order system with tree
inventory database.
Tree Inventory: This year, the Committee and volunteers
inventoried 332 trees with one hand -held computer (179
at Belfry Hill and Park and 153 in public rights -of -way in
the area north of the Center that had been converted to a
GIS database) .
New Grant Application to DCR Started: Worked on
application for a matching grant to fund 2007 summer
interns. Intent is to work in partnership with Greater
Boston Urban Forest Institute and others with the goal of
completing Lexington's tree inventory in 2007.
Tree Nursery: Received approval from the Conservation
Commission to begin a town tree nursery near Lower Vine
Brook south of East Street pending state approval. This
effort is motivated by a desire to lower the cost of trees sup-
plied to the Town. Application made to the state
Department of Environmental Protection for a permit to
work near Vine Brook and wetlands. Upon receipt, an
entryway will be created and the nursery area mown. No
cultivation is planned for the initial plantings. To minimize
planting time and disturbance to the area, special tree plant-
ing bags will be used and an auger to dig the holes. Watering
arrangements have been made with hoses donated by Guy
Doran. An initial planting of 125 to 150 trees is expected.
Tree Revolving Fund: Spring 2005 Town Meeting (FY06)
approved the Tree Revolving Fund with a private dona-
tion level of $ 75,000.00. As of July 11, 2006, all funds in
the Selectmen's Tree Gift Account had been transferred
and consolidated into the Tree Revolving Fund. No town
money is involved with this account. At the close of 2006,
the balance was $6,383.09. All requests for expenditure
from this revolving fund must be approved through the
Board of Selectmen.
Tree City USA: Award received again this year, the seven-
teenth Tree City USA Award for the Town.
Memorial Tree Fund: Changed name to Commemorative
Tree Fund. Revised color brochure; explains the procedure
for donating a commemorative tree to the town; available
for all who wish to commemorate a person or an event or
just do a good deed. Brochures can be picked up at the
Library, DPW barn, or from the publications rack outside
the Clerk's office in the Town Office Building.
Tree Committee Strategy: A Strategy Subcommittee iden-
tified major areas of focus for the Tree Committee and
identified 10 initiatives to further the work in these areas.
Community Outreach:
- "Tree Talk, " a series of articles about trees by Committee
members has continued to be published more or less
monthly in the Lexington Minuteman newspaper. Topics
published in 2006: "Propagating Trees" by James Jones,
Feb 9; "Tree Protection During Construction" by John
Frey, Apr 6 & 13; "Diversify Tree Planting This Fall" by
Karen Longeteig, Oct 12; and "Winter Moths Are Here;
How to Help" by Karen Longeteig, Dec 7. In addition,
the Colonial Times published a two -page color spread
titled "Is Asiatic Bittersweet Killing Your Trees? " by
Gerry Paul, Nov /Dec.
- The Committee urged the Battle Green Inn (Lexington
Commons) developers and designers to plan for trees
on Waltham Street using structural soil technical speci-
fications and specifying small trees that would be sat-
isfactory under the overhead wires.
Worked with Sidewalk Committee, Center Committee,
and Accessibility Committee on specifications for
replacement sidewalk in part of the Center. Initiated
idea of using Cornell University structural soil for base
under sidewalks in Lexington center to provide a bet-
ter and larger growing medium for street trees, which
are suffering under present conditions.
Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee
Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen regarding the methodol-
ogy, structuring, and assumptions made in determining
the water and sewer rates; to consider the feasibility of
continuing to appropriate funds through the water and
sewer enterprise accounts in lieu of tax payments; to
examine the strengths and weaknesses of the inclining
block rate system and consider the assumptions made to
determine the accountability of direct and indirect
charges that are part of the rate setting process. The
Committee should consider the effect of any recommend-
ed changes.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Loren
Wood, Kathryn Benjamin, Paul Chernick, Lorraine
Fournier, Ann Gilbert, Dave Laredo, Jim Osten, Wade
Tambor, and Bruce Williams. Selectmen Liaison Richard
Pagett. Appropriation Liaisons John Bartenstein and
Richard Eurich. Department of Public Works Liaisons Bill
Hadley and Dennis Meehan.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Consulted with and advised the Town regarding imple-
mentation of the recommendations contained in the
Committee's 2005 Report.
• Continued to maintain cognizance of Enterprise Fund
finances and policies.
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Sidewalk Committee
ROLE: To advise the Board of Selectmen on sidewalk poli-
cies and walking in Lexington. In developing recommenda-
tions, the Committee seeks broad citizen input to support
and encourage implementation of the recommendations of
the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for
increasing pedestrian activity and reducing traffic by consid-
ering the adequacy of the town -wide sidewalk network to
safely address the Town's recreation and commuter needs.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for 3 -year terms,
commencing March 2005. Committee was created by the
Board of Selectmen at its meeting on November 29, 2004. At
the beginning of 2006, membership included 20 voting mem-
bers: Chair Craig Weeks (PTA) , Lisa Bad (Neighborhood) ,
Sue -Ellen Briggs (PTA), Victoria Buckley (Commission on
Disability) , Frank Cavatora (Neighborhood) , Laura Cecere
(PTA) , Judy Crocker (PTA) , John Davies (Planning Board) ,
Lucy Fletcher -Jones (PTA) , Ankur Gupta (PTA) , Olga Guttag
(School Committee) , Tracey Herbert (PTA) , Jerry Van Hook
(Bicycle Committee) , Jeanne Kreiger (Board of Selectmen) ,
Steve Kropper (Resident) , Marianne Lazarus (Resident) ,
Stephanie Mitzenmacher (Neighborhood) , Sue Solomon
(League of Women Voters) , Jean Williams (Resident) , and an
open seat (Board of Health) . Significantly contributing Town
of Lexington staff were Wayne Brooks (DPW) , Paul Jenkins
(Police Department) , Francine Stieglitz (Transportation
Advisory Committee) , and Gail Wagner (Transportation
Coordinator) . Members who resigned during the course of
the year were Tracey Herbert (PTA) , Steve Kropper
(Resident) , and Stephanie Mitzenmacher (Neighborhood) .
HIGHLIGHTS
• Bridge Elementary School received an Environmental
Merit Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency honoring the school's hard work and commitment
to protecting our natural resources through its successful
implementation of the Safe Routes to School program.
• Initiated Safe Routes to Schools programs at Bowman and
Hastings elementary schools, reducing car counts and
increasing the number of students walking or riding to school
• Began preparations for 2007 Safe Routes to Schools pro-
grams at Diamond Middle School and Estabrook, Fiske,
and Harrington elementary schools.
• Provided the DPW with a recommended priority list of
school bus stops and adjacent sidewalks for snow
removal. The DPW has obtained signs to mark these stops
for the benefit of private snow plowing companies in an
effort to increase student safety by keeping the sidewalks
and school bus stops clear with good lines of sight along
the roadway.
• Began compiling a comprehensive list of the most active
roads and pathways used in Lexington, targeting primary
destinations throughout the town to allow prioritization
of repair of existing sidewalks and recommendations for
new sidewalks.
• Received capital appropriations of $200,000 from Town
Meeting for sidewalk repair in FY06 /07 and $100,000 for
Front row from left to right Lucy Fletcher-Jones, Craig
Weeks, Jerry van Hook, John Davies. Back row from left to
right: Francine Stieglitz, Marianne Lazarus, Wayne Brooks,
Jeanne Krieger, Judy Crocker, Olga Guttag.
the sidewalk along the south side of Massachusetts
Avenue in the center. Worked with the Engineering
Department, the DPW, and the Center, Design Advisory,
and Tree committees to assess the best use of the
$100,000 appropriation.
• Requested that the DPW use some of the money appropri-
ated at Town Meeting for sidewalk maintenance and repair
for the installation of a new crosswalk and sidewalk section
connecting the existing sidewalk on Marrett Road to the
existing sidewalk at the top of Prospect Hill Road along a
narrow, steep section of Prospect Hill Road that is present-
ly unsafe but is heavily used by students traveling to and
from Clarke Middle School and Bridge Elementary School.
• Coordinated discussions between the Police Department,
Engineering Department, DPW, Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee, School Department, and Safe Routes to
Schools committees to install new sidewalks and cross-
walks in priority areas to enhance the safety of students.
• Maintained the Sidewalk Committee Website (http://ci.
lexington .ma.us /lexsidewalkcommittee�, updated month-
ly, to keep the public current on activities and plans for
future work.
• Maintained an e -mail address to receive public commen-
tary on the Committee's activities to receive suggestions
and comments about public safety issues related to side-
walks and pathways. Forwarded e -mails as necessary to
the appropriate town department for action.
• Continued to publish newspaper articles and letters
describing the responsibilities of the Town and private
property owners relative to public rights of way (the 4 -10
feet or more along each road and street that many people
think of as exclusively under their control) , discussing
snow management as it relates to school bus routes and
walking access to schools and Lexington center, and pro-
moting more accessible public rights of way.
• Prepared an informational insert, mailed in December
2006 with third - quarter tax bills, reminding residents to
keep sidewalks clear and free of obstacles as a courtesy to
their neighbors and fellow residents.
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Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee
ROLE: To study issues related to engine idling and to rec-
ommend whether Town Meeting should adopt anti - idling
regulations
APPOINTED by the Town Moderator: Cochairs Anthony
Galaitsis and Ingrid Klimoff, Judy Crocker, Tom Diaz, Anne
Kelly, Jeanne Krieger, Sheryl Mason, Jim Sheehy, Jim Wilson,
Board of Health and Town Staff Liaison Derek Fullerton,
and Police Department liaison Mark Corr.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Held 11 full committee meetings and several subcommit-
tee meetings.
Prepared and delivered a work -in- progress report to 2006
Town Meeting.
Reviewed and performed a preliminary evaluation of the
baseline engine- idling data associated with student drop -
off and pick -up at Lexington public schools. (High school
student volunteers gathered the data.)
Discussed extensively the pros and cons of anti - idling con-
Energy Conservation Committee
ROLE: To advise town officials on ways to enhance energy
conservation throughout the Town's existing physical plant,
including but not limited to all municipal and school build-
ings, streetlights, vehicles, and equipment. To consider the
feasibility of developing energy conservation standards and
make any recommendations for implementation where there
is likely to be a reasonable payback. To make recommenda-
tions for implementing organizational changes to provide
ongoing monitoring and management of energy costs and
complement any work currently being undertaken by the
Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee and the Permanent
Building Committee.
FY06 energy expenses total $3.7 million. Energy budget was
$921,000; schools was $2,837,000
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Christopher
Haines, Secretary Steven Kropper, Alessandro Alessandrini,
Paul Chernick, Myla Kabat -Zinn, Keith Ohmart. Liaisons:
Department of Public Works Director William Hadley,
School Department Director of Facilities William Hartigan,
Selectman Hank Manz, School Committee Ravi Sakhuja,
Planning Board Greg Zurlo and Roger Borghesani.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Worked with Director of Facilities of the School
Department to make improvements in the energy perfor-
mance of Clarke and Diamond Middle Schools and
Lexington High School. Energy costs were reduced
$273,000. Focused on researching feasibility of roof -
mounted gas -fired units as an alternative to the now all -
electric heating at Clarke Middle School (formerly hybrid
heat pump /resistance heating) .
trol implementation under existing state law, a potential
town bylaw, or a Board of Health regulation.
• Reviewed relevant documents on engine idling and engine
emissions found in the open literature.
• Reviewed idling time limits considered by other towns or
states.
• Discussed upcoming low emissions legislation.
• Began the implementation of an anti - idling education pro-
gram, including publication of newspaper ads, preparation
of flyers to be distributed as friendly reminders to engine
idlers, communications with various organizations to solic-
it support of the anti - idling program, application for a
Metropolitan Area Planning Council grant for anti - idling
sign installation cost, preparation of a list of candidate
locations for anti - idling signs, presentations for approval of
sign installation at locations under the Selectmen's and
School Committee's jurisdiction, and sign installation at
prominent engine idling locations at most public schools.
• Initiated preparation of a report to 2007 Town Meeting
During the year, the School Department repaired existing
or installed new controls that enabled monitoring and (at
certain locations) control of major energy systems at
Diamond, Clarke, and the High School.
Initiated an energy benchmarking program that yields
monthly usage reports on all schools and evaluated the
High School energy efficiency as 38 (low) on a scale of 0
to 100. Reporting drives decisions on where to focus
scarce maintenance resources and capital spending.
Launched a street lighting bulb replacement program that
will reduce energy and costs for the town; 1,000 incan-
descent bulbs are scheduled for replacement with energy -
saving fluorescent bulbs by the third quarter of 2007.
Proposed to the Selectman and Town Manager that the
purchase of incandescent lights in town be banned because
of their poor energy efficiency.
Worked extensively with the Permanent Building
Committee, the project architect, and the Selectman to
evaluate energy costs and design features for the proposed
DPW building. Provided information, perspectives, and
recommendations on how to reduce capital costs and
ongoing energy costs; this process is expected to continue
for the duration of the project.
Provided an extensive report to the Selectman on commit-
tee activities and energy savings that have already been
implemented.
Worked with the Global Warming Action Coalition to
launch reporting and reduction programs on municipal
emissions of greenhouse gasses under the Cities for Climate
Protection program.
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EDUCATION
School Committee
Expenditures
Operating Expenses
FY06
FY05
$71,036,577
$663881,946
Personnel
829.04 FTEs
829.04 FTEs
ROLE: To hire, supervise, and evaluate the Superintendent
of Schools; to develop school policies; to approve operating
and capital budgets for the schools; to advocate for school
concerns to other town officials, boards, and the communi-
ty; to act as liaison between the School Department and the
community; and to govern Lexington Public Schools in areas
not governed by state or federal law.
ELECTED to 3 -year terms: Chair Tom Diaz, Vice Chair
Tom Griffiths, Helen Cohen, Ravi Sakhuja, Olga Guttag.
Elected to one -year term: Student Representative Toni
Maeck.
Dr. Paul Ash, an experienced school superintendent, direct-
ed the school system beginning July 1, 2005, and is to be
commended for building and managing a new Central
Administration, continuing our tradition of excellent public
education.
School Policies
The School Committee approved a new Field Trip Policy in
February, a new Wellness Policy in June, and a new Criminal
Offender Record Information Policy in October. The
Committee also voted in June to change the school calendar
to begin in late August, beginning with the 2007/08 school
year.
Operating Budget
The school department finished FY06 with a small surplus
of just under $1,000.
As a result of the failure of override Questions 1 and 2, the
schools lost several landmark programs in FY07, including
elementary music, elementary Spanish, and intensive high
school science. The School Department continues to work
hard to meet the challenge of providing excellent college
preparatory education despite the pressure of rising costs,
underfunded mandates, and citizen resistance to tax increases.
Three factors continue to drive the cost of maintaining our
existing school programs upward: increases in unit energy
costs, significantly higher insurance premiums, and under-
funded state mandates. A fourth budget driver, student
enrollment, also increased from an already high level during
the 2005/06 school year. Because these four factors alone
resulted in cost increases well above the amount permissible
under Proposition 21/, an override referendum was needed
just to maintain existing services.
The Superintendent and the School Committee also recog-
nized and planned for two other needs for FY07: to restore
certain services and programs lost to the schools as a result
of the defeat of the 2003 override and to ensure, through
new programs, improvements in the maintenance of school
buildings and conservation of energy. These needs generated
three override referendum questions; Question 1 primarily
addressed existing services, Question 2 primarily restored
lost services, and Question 3 funded new preventive mainte-
nance and energy conservation programs.
Voters rejected Questions 1 and 2 in the June 6 referendum,
each by a small margin. The Superintendent was required to
eliminate more than 32 positions as the result of the failure
of Question 1 and to forgo the restoration of supplies, bud-
gets, and positions eliminated as a result of the 2003 over-
ride defeat. The defeat of Question 1 also triggered the
imposition of $328,715 in fee increases.
Members of the School Committee, along with other
activists in the community and throughout the state, suc-
cessfully lobbied the state legislature to begin restoring
Chapter 70 aid, METCO aid, and aid to municipal depart-
ments after many years of stagnation. Although the legisla-
ture did not complete the state FY07 budget until the Town's
budget was already voted, these efforts resulted in increased
aid income of more than $800,000 to Lexington's schools,
money that began arriving after the opening of school in
September.
The Superintendent and School Committee reserved approx-
imately $260,000 in the FY07 base budget to fund out -of-
district tuition for existing students who were expected to
need education in out -of- district schools during the 2006/07
school year. The School Committee, the Selectmen, and the
Appropriation Committee voted on March 29, 2006, on a
plan to ensure that regular education programs would not be
affected if these reserved funds were not adequate. By early
summer, it was clear that out -of- district tuitions and related
expenses would overrun the budget by a significant amount.
The School Department requested supplemental funds at a
Special Town Meeting in late November 2006. Town
Meeting overwhelmingly approved the appropriation of
these funds, and fortuitously, most of the funds were avail-
able because of the $800,000 increase in state aid recently
received.
Capital
The passage of override Question 3 enabled the school
department to implement new maintenance and energy pro-
grams despite the cutbacks made in academic areas.
A beautiful new Fiske School was near completion at the end
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 47
School Committee continued from previous page
of 2006. The plan is to move the
school from its temporary space
in the old Harrington School
building and occupy the new
school in February 2007. The
project appears to be coming in
at or below budget.
In the fall and winter of 2006,
the School Department received
a report from architectural con-
sultants and the Permanent
Building Committee on a master
plan for the four remaining ele-
mentary schools (Harrington
and Fiske having been rebuilt) .
The master plan recommended
reconstruction of three of the
four schools and predicted that
enrollment declines would war-
rant closure of one elementary
school. Hastings was suggested
as the school to be closed
because of the challenge of build-
ing on the site where it is located.
From left to right: Student representative Toni Ma eck, Members Helen Cohen, Tom
Griffiths (vice chair), Tom Diaz (chair), Olga Guttag, and Ravi Sakhuja.
The School Committee accepted the report but did not vote
to close a school in the near future, reserving that decision
for a later time. By the time new elementary school con-
struction would necessitate swing space-at least one or two
years in the future —there will be better evidence of the
extent of enrollment decline.
Following other recommendations in the master plan, the
School Committee voted unanimously to relocate the
schools' Central Administration to the old Harrington
School building in FY08, subject to approval by the
Permanent Building Committee and the appropriation of
necessary funds at the 2007 annual Town Meeting. This
relocation would release the current building (the white
house) to the Selectmen for other uses.
Redistricting
At the end of 2006, a process was nearing completion for
redrawing the district lines for Lexington's six elementary
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Lexington Public School Enrollments
2006 -2007
2006 -2007
2007 -2008
Projected
Actual
Projected
Elementary Schools
Bowman, 9 Philip Road, built 1967
Leonard Swanton, Interim Principal
458
473
528
Bridge, 55 Middleby Road, built 1966
Barbara Manfredi, Principal
540
536
537
Estabrook, 117 Grove Street, built 1960
Joni Jay, Principal
446
446
452
Fiske, 34A Colony Road, built 1948
Nancy Peterson, Principal
339
346
342
Harrington, 146 Maple Street, built 1956
David Crump, Principal
388
380
376
Hastings, 2618 Mass. Avenue, built 1955
Steven Adler, Principal
480
482
459
Total Elementary Students, Grades K -5
2651
2663
2694
Middle Schools
Clarke, 17 Stedman Road, built 1972
Steven Flynn, Principal
731
747
765
Diamond, 99 Hancock Street, built 1957
Joanne Hennessy, Principal
824
822
807
Total Middle School Students, Grades 6 -8
1555
1569
1572
Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, built 1950 Michael Jones, Principal
1981
1967
2027
Total High School Students, Grades 9 -12
1981
1967
2027
Total Student Enrollment
6187
6199
6293
*Source: School Department document "Three and Ten -Year Enrollment Forecasts," November 8, 2006.
* *FY08 numbers for elementary schools do not reflect the anticipated changes
to school district lines. FY08 numbers include estimated
student population at the new Avalon rental
development.
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schools. A committee working with and advising the
Superintendent did the technical work. The committee was
made up of two parent representatives from each of the six
schools, along with School Committee members Tom
Griffiths and Olga Guttag. The main objectives of the new
district lines were to relieve overcrowding in certain schools,
such as Bowman and Bridge, and to use the full capacity of
new buildings such as the new Fiske School.
Liaison to Community and Advocate for the
Lexington Public Schools
Lexington provides an excellent education for its students,
and the School Committee looks forward to a stable, strong,
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools
ROLE: As Chief Executive Officer of Lexington's nine pub-
lic schools, the Superintendent of Schools provides educa-
tional leadership through budget preparation, program
development, and supervision of all academic, special edu-
cation, and extracurricular programs for children in grades
K -12. The Superintendent reports to an elected School
Committee, enforces the policies and goals of this
Committee, and upholds the laws and requirements deter-
mined by the federal government and state of
Massachusetts. The Superintendent also works in coopera-
tion with other communities to oversee collaborative pro-
grams for students with identified learning disabilities.
APPOINTED by the School Committee: Dr. Paul B. Ash on
July 1, 2005.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Lexington Public Schools continued their long tradi-
tion of excellence in education. This past year, the school
system continued its commitment to improving curricu-
lum and instruction. We revised all budget and financial
reporting processes, identified major facility needs, and
took steps to lower energy consumption. In addition, the
Student Services Department analyzed our special educa-
tion program to make improvements and retain more stu-
dents within the district.
• Managing last year's budget deficit was a challenge, and
the overall budget process was a major focus. We devel-
oped a new budget that would maintain Lexington's high -
quality education, reduce class sizes, and add critical new
programs. Because the override did not pass, new pro-
grams were eliminated from the budget, some existing
positions were cut, fees were raised, and some department
budgets were cut significantly.
• Any summary of the goals and challenges we faced through-
out the past year must begin with the following three values,
which are at the heart of all we endeavor to do.
- Academic excellence
- Respectful and caring relationships
and dynamic era in the schools. Thanks go to the students,
the faculty, the administration, the parents, the PTAs, the
Town leadership, and the Town for their success.
The administration maintains an active website that includes
the entire budget book for citizens to study, in addition to
Committee minutes and news. The aim of the School
Department and the School Committee is an education for
the children and youth of this community that will prepare
them for a productive, responsible, healthy, and fulfilling
adulthood in our complex world.
- A culture of reflection, conversation, collaboration, and
commitment to continuous improvement
The major changes over the past 12 months are described
below.
Students and Programs
• We developed a system -wide six -year curriculum review
and evaluation process that began this year with the
review of Mathematics and Health /Wellness. Lexington is
committed to educating all students to the highest possible
standards.
• We offered a MCAS tutoring program at the high school
that was supported by a Department of Education grant.
• We continued our partnership with the Boston College
Lynch School of Education to create data management
systems and to use the data to analyze and integrate infor-
mation regarding student performance.
• We continued to develop more in -house special education
programs in order to eliminate the need for some out -of-
district placements. Despite a reserve of $260,000 to cover
unpredicted costs associated with new special education
out -of- district placements, new special education place-
ments cost far more than the reserves we set aside. The
School Committee requested additional funding at the
November Special Town Meeting. State and federally
imposed mandates, which receive inadequate government
funding, continue to be key drivers in the budget for all
public schools, including the Lexington Public Schools.
Teacher Quality and Professional Development
A continued hallmark of our schools is our exceptional
faculty and staff. This past year, we focused on the
"Action Research" model to support teacher professional
development. Teachers worked in teams to identify
instructional areas needing improvement and developed
new and innovative teaching strategies that would have a
positive effect on student achievement.
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 49
Superintendent of Schools continued from previous page
• The K -5 Literacy Initiative was a focus this past year. We
offered comprehensive professional development to all K-
5 teachers to improve the quality of our literacy instruc-
tion. We will continue to provide this professional devel-
opment to all new K -5 teachers in the Lexington Public
Schools.
• We reviewed the process used to hire professional staff and
implemented changes that will accelerate the hiring
timetable and improve the quality of candidates hired.
Facilities Management
• Enrollment projections indicate a continued decline in K-
5 student enrollment. Based on these projections and the
condition of the four older K -5 schools, we developed a K-
5 Facilities Master Plan.
• The Redistricting Committee met throughout the fall and
presented recommendations to the School Committee in
December. Public hearings were held to receive input from
the public, and the Redistricting Committee was scheduled
to meet again in January to consider this input.
• We worked closely with the Permanent Building
Committee on the Fiske School Construction project,
which is scheduled to open after February vacation.
• We worked with an architect to determine the cost of ren-
ovating the current Central Office administrative building.
The architect determined that renovating the building was
not cost effective. In December, the School Committee
decided that the Central Administration would relocate to
the old Harrington School in September, subject to suffi-
cient funding being appropriated at 2007 Town Meeting.
• We took steps to lower energy consumption. For example,
we lowered the cost of electricity at Clarke Middle School by
Lexington High School Class of 2006
Size of class ............................ 452
Continuing education ..................
91.6%
4 -year college ......................
87.3%
2 -year college .......................
2.4%
Other schooling ......................
1.9%
Year off ..............................
2.0%
Other. ...............................
1.1%
Undertermined .........................
5.3%
National Merit Scholarship Program Class of 2005
Semi - finalists ............................ 25
Letters of Commendation .................. 69
2005 -06 Advanced Placement Tests
Number of Students ...................... 5
537
$138,000 per year by upgrading the electrical systems.
• We are working with the Lexington Police and Fire
Departments to improve our district -wide incident -man-
agement system to ensure school safety.
It has been an exciting and rewarding experience working
within this fine system and in this tremendous community.
Student Achievement
Lexington students continue to achieve at high levels, based
on local standards and on national examinations.
Lexington Public Schools
2005 -06 Summary of
Outside Funding
These funds enable the school system to provide services
beyond the scope of the regular budget. The total below
does not include PTA and other support group fundraising
estimated annually at $250,000. Each of these grants or fees
is put into a separate revenue account with the Town
Treasurer, and the funds are spent on the approved items not
included in the Town appropriated school budget.
FEDERAL
Title I $ 249,787
SPED Students with Autism $ 75,000
Special Education Professional Development $ 15,000
SPED Mental Health $ 45,000
SPED 94 -142 /IDEA $ 1,377,297
Early Childhood /Mainstreaming for Pre - School $ 41,618
Title V Instruction /Technology $ 7,888
Title IIA Educator Quality $ 114,402
Title III) Technology Integration $ 8,444
Title III Limited English Proficient $ 45,860
Title IV Drug Free Schools $ 20,071
Total Federal Funds $ 2,000,367
STATE
METCO $ 1,359,206
Enhanced School Health $ 116,282
Academic Support Services $ 7,330
Total State Funds $1,482,818
LOCAL
Lexington Education Foundation (FY05) $ 235,222
FEES
Transportation $ 710,952
Athletics and Athletics Gate Receipts $ 278,932
Building Rental and Extended Day Program $ 117,078
Medicaid Reimbursement $ 34,848
Total Fees $1,141,810
COMMUNITY, CORPORATE, AND PRIVATE
DONATIONS
Gifts to Schools $ 21,947
GRAND TOTAL ALL SOURCES $ 4,882,164
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School Expenditures by Line Item
Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 51
2002 -2003
2003 -2004
2004 -2005
2005 -2006
2006 -2007
Personnel & Benefits
Administrative Offices
$ 684,378
$ 721,297
$ 809,334
$ 861,712
$ 855,669
Principals and Assistants
1,987,930
2,090,203
1,976,031
27199,756
272449200
Sub -toal Administration
$ 296729308
$ 298119500
$ 297859365
$ 390619468
$ 390999869
*All LEA Personnel
*
*
*
$35,082,375
$36,011,057
Supervisors /Coordinators
$ 1,117, 301
$ 1,123, 882
$ 1,168, 217
*
+
Classroom Teachers
279251,897
29,074,667
29,355,732
*
+
Instructional Materials Specialists
6519114
705,482
747,672
*
+
(Library)
Guidance Counselors
17239,381
1,365,484
1,387,189
*
+
Psychologists
341,650
359,740
396,335
*
+
*Social Workers
114,965
103,071
239,896
*
+
Nurses
$ 482,925
$ 491,307
$ 543,926
*
$ 634,727
*Severance Pay
*
*
*
*
+
*Special Needs Staff
*
*
*
*
+
Instructional Assistants (Tutors)
1,667,568
19448,020
1,766,974
1,896,028
3,231,031
Building Aides /Clerical
19128,742
17166,446
1,082,237
954,889
+
Admin. Assistants & Secretaries
1,587,203
1,711,844
1,680,520
1,678,455
1,731,310
*Coaches /Officials
510,280
545,995
443,599
473,948
532,585
Stipends (Extra Duty)
81,951
1447167
151,097
143,565
189,876
*Special Needs Assistants
*
*
*
*
+
Sub -total Curriculum & Instruction
$ 3691749977
$3690369954
$3899639394
$4092299260
$ 4293309586
*Nurse Substitutes
$ 10,633
$ 10,295
$ 9,341
$ 147462
$ 9,230
* Admin. Assists. & Secretary
20,989
27,681
247265
347170
30,815
Substitute
*Doctors
Computer Technicians /Facilitators
521,321
532,844
510,483
390,391
417,780
Custodians and Maintenance Staff
1,975,248
2,065,590
27139,312
2,088,695
2,046,965
*Custodian Overtime
405,304
297,999
48,124
176,800
89,334
Crossing Guards
97,887
1147232
103,962
109,334
104,929
*Sick Leave Buy Back
14,500
*
*
*
+
Student Programmers
*
*
*
*
+
Sub -total Operations & Maintenance
$ 390459882
$ 390489641
$ 298359487
$ 298139852
$ 296999053
Workers' Compensation
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
+
FICA /Medicare Tax
441,980
488,828
511,814
546,890
586,817
Employee Benefits
5,646,707
6,770,091
8,311,132
9,088,431
9,797,000
Sub -total Benefits
$ 690889687
$ 792589919
$ 898229946
$ 996359321
$10,383,817
Sub -total Personnel & Benefits
$ 4799819854
$51,359,165
$5394079192
$5597399901
$ 5895139325
Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 51
School Expenditures by Line Item continued from previous page
* Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
Page 52 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2002 -2003*
2003 -2004*
2004 -2005*
2005 -2006
2006 -2007
Services, Supplies & Equipment
Printing
$ 6,309
$ 10,671
$ 4,668
$ 9,703
$ 6,638
*Police /Security
3,970
7,028
3,999
3,643
49271
*Professional Services
3909680
551,708
615,101
790,782
4719274
Office Supplies
1379280
126,903
93,477
102,573
989363
*Report Cards /Progress Reports
*
*
*
*
+
*Handbooks
*
*
*
*
+
*Membership
*
*
*
*
+
* Newsletter
*
*
*
*
+
Sub -total Administrative Services
$ 5389239
$ 6969310
$ 7179245
$ 9069701
$ 5809546
& Supplies
Consultant Services
$ 5019189
$ 2539981
$ 1019686
$ 1529046
$ 1219650
*Consultant Services for Students
4889749
388,425
511,595
691,741
596,914
*Special Testing
*
*
*
*
+
*Meeting Expenses
1,730
19903
*
*
+
*Professional Expenses
132,300
1389252
1249460
1679289
809351
*Periodicals and Newspapers
*
*
*
*
+
*Recruiting Materials
*
*
*
*
+
*Professional Books /Subscriptions
*
*
*
*
+
*Student Publications
*
*
*
*
+
*Film Rental
*
*
*
*
+
Equipment Rental
359523
44,303
*
*
623
*Building Rental
93,870
47,066
847101
15,067
65,103
Teaching Supplies
4709757
4747282
369,744
746,760
772,844
Textbooks
285,613
3169247
1839517
1799553
1199073
*School Based Initiatives
499549
39,115
69994
69549
Library Books and Cataloging
527444
73,085
53,482
54,526
56,995
Computer Software
669210
49,074
30,571
16,576
327278
*Instructional Media
18,072
189960
59588
0
5,908
Media Purchase
*
*
*
*
+
*Staff Travel
679993
1029400
31,763
31,600
279593
Travel and Meetings Intrastate
*
*
*
*
+
Travel Out of State
*
*
*
*
+
Travel Within Lexington
*
*
*
*
+
Field Trips
49911
10,022
1,935
19441
- 0
Other Transportation
156,104
1599980
1559774
1859237
171,723
Sub -total Instructional Services
$ 294259014
$ 291179095
$ 196619210
$ 292419836
$ 290579604
& Supplies
Tuition Day /Resident
$ 295059883
$ 29667,052
$ 29624,832
$ 2,710,703
$ 39682,533
Sub -total Special Education Tuition
$ 2,505,883
$ 296679052
$ 296249832
$ 297109703
$ 396829533
* Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
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School Expenditures by Line Item continued from previous page
Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 53
2002 -2003*
2003 -2004*
2004 -2005*
2005 -2006
2006 -2007
*Pupil Transportation- Regular
$ 991,992
$ 948,078
$ 880,502
$ 1,010,820
$ 17297,759
*Pupil Transportation -SPED
543,760
5949228
684,556
697,737
862,018
*Pupil Transportation- Special
*
*
*
*
+
Needs, in Town
*Pupil Transportation- Special
*
*
*
*
+
Needs, outside
Sub -total Support Services
$ 195359752
$ 195429306
$ 195659058
$ 197089557
$ 291599777
*Facilities Services & Repair
$ 104,623
$ 104,921
$ 87,000
$ 100,842
$ 195,779
*Built-in Items /Bldg. Repairs
*
*
*
*
+
*Electrical (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
*Plumbing (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
*Heating (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
*Painting
*
*
*
*
+
* Roofing (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
* Glass (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
*Elevator Service and Repair
*
*
*
*
+
*Other Property Services (Repairs)
*
*
*
*
+
*Equipment Service /Maintenance
6047421
451,070
420,746
165,250
685,872
*Mop Rental
*
*
*
*
+
*Insect Control
*
*
*
*
+
Electricity
704,955
1,005,159
1,012,495
17179,206
1,733,811
Fuel - Heating
483,036
269,585
217,707
326,122
386,510
Gas (Bottled and Natural)
83,752
293,355
556,353
578,218
620,984
Water Consumption
38,000
147482
13,466
38,116
30,209
Telephone
189,549
188,417
152,895
185,871
157,259
Other Supplies
168,385
209,718
107,489
177,631
+
*Postage & Mailing
547199
65,502
50,610
38,149
40,957
*Building & Grounds Supplies
475,291
167,161
120,255
121,909
155,005
*Repair of Plant (Supplies)
*
*
*
*
+
*Repair of Grounds (Supplies)
*
*
*
*
+
Vehicle Parts, Gas, Oil
25,753
22,872
25,821
427473
36,406
* Other General
*
*
*
+
Sub -total Maintenaance
$ 299319964
$ 297929242
$ 297649837
$ 299539787
$ 490429792
& Operations
*Outlay & Replacement of Equipment
$ 75,623
$ 320,264
$ 47,080
$ 929283
+
*New Equipment
*
*
*
*
+
*Replacement of Equipment
*
*
*
*
+
Sub -total Equipment
$ 759623
$ 3209264
$ 479080
$ 929283
$ 0
Sub -total Services, Supplies
$1090129475
$1091359269
$ 993809262
$1096139867
$12,523,252
& Equipment
Personnel & Benefits
$4799819854
$51,359,165
$5394079192
$5597399901
$ 5895139325
Services, Supplies & Equipment
1090129475
1091359269
993809262
1096139867
1295239252
TOTAL GENERAL FUND T
$5799949329
$6194949434
$62,787,454
$66,353,768
$ 71,036,577
Due to a change in Department of Education reporting requirements and the installation of new Town /School intergrat-
ed financial software, the School Dept. Chart of Accounts has been updated and some accounts consolidated.
+ FY6 change over in administration, budget reporting under review and modified.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 53
Minuteman Regional High School
Expenditures
Payroll
FY 06
FY 05
$10,260,494
$10,046,068
Expenses
$ 5,438,661
$ 5,298,271
Total Budget
$15093155
$15,3443339
Lexington's Assessed
$ 830,234
$ 833,267
Share
Total students in Gr. 9 -12 from
472
REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPOINTED by
each town's Moderator. Marjorie Daggett was appointed as
Lexington's representative in July 2005 for a 3 -year term.
The other 15 towns that make up the " member towns" are
Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle,
Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lincoln, Needham, Stow,
Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
Revised Freshman Program
A new Freshman Exploratory program was implemented in
fall 2005 so that 9th graders had the full opportunity to
experience each of Minuteman's 22 technical programs
before choosing a major. The exploratory program runs for
the first half of grade 9 and allows freshmen to develop a
better understanding of their talents while exposing them to
diverse careers.
Enrollment
Nineteen seniors from Lexington High School (in FY06)
took elective courses at Minuteman 2 hours per day (1/3
time); thus, 6.3 students will be added to the total number of
students for the FY07 assessment.
The Minuteman FY07 total budget was increased to
$16,139,498, and the assessment that Lexington started
paying as of July 1, 2006, was $1,024,817 (based on the 43
students enrolled as of Oct. 1, 2005, plus the students from
Lexington High) . The FY07 budget represented a 2.8%
increase over the FY06 budget. The budget increase was due
to contractual agreements, health insurance, maintenance
costs, and needed capital equipment. Lexington's assessed
share was less in FY06 because the Minuteman - taught mid-
dle school course in Technical Literacy was dropped.
Community Service
Students in carpentry; electrical wiring; plumbing; and heat-
ing, ventilation, and air conditioning completed construction
of a two - family house for the Lexington Housing Authority
in partnership with the Lexington Rotary Club. Electrical
wiring students completely wired two residential units in
Lexington.
Challenges
Finances: Budgets continue to be tightly controlled because
Chapter 70 funding from the state is not overly generous,
and transportation aid has varied from 40% to 80 %. The
state government is supposed to fund transportation aid to
regional schools at 100 %.
The operating budget for FY07 has increased because of the
cost of health insurance, benefits, utilities, energy in general,
and contracted salary increments. Concerns over the exces-
sive length of time students from Carlisle, Stow, Bolton, and
Lancaster spent on the bus have resulted in the addition of
an extra bus for those routes. The addition of more students
from the member towns, in addition to the rise in the cost of
gasoline, has also increased transportation costs.
The School Committee was forced to increase the current -
year tuition approximately $400,000. Less revenue from the
State and from non - member tuition and the decision not to
sell a Mill St. house in FY05 led to increased use of current -
year tuition in FY06 and FY07. The School Committee is
concerned about this trend and has asked the Superintendent
to develop a 5 -year financial plan, such that, within 5 years,
we may not need to use current -year tuition. One financial
plan will be developed for a school of the current size and
another for a smaller school. Some programs may have to be
dropped.
In addition, the School Committee asked the Superintendent
to lay out a multi -year capital plan. The school opened in
1974 and 30- year -old major pieces of equipment must be
replaced soon. Included in the FY06 budget was $75,000 for
capital improvements.
During the FY06 school year, the Minuteman administra-
tion, as asked by the School Committee, began to implement
a professional accounting system in conjunction with pro-
fessional financial controls. Two of the three phases were
completed in 2006.
Enrollment: Enrollment from the member towns in October
2004 and 2005 was stable, averaging 521 students. In
October 2006, the enrollment from the member towns
dropped to 479. The percentage over the past three Octobers
of total enrollment of the students from the member towns
has remained constant at 66 %. The declines in the out- of -dis-
trict enrollment reflect those school systems' desire to dis-
courage students from coming to Minuteman, often by offer-
ing so- called " equivalent courses" at a collaborative.
continued on next page
Page 54 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Oct. 1,
Oct. 1,
Enrollment
2005
2006
Lexington students in Gr. 9 -12
43
45
Lexington post - graduate students
9
9
(regular & special)
Total students in Gr. 9 -12 from
472
437
the 16 member towns
( +48
( +42
PG's)
PG's)
Total students from non - member towns
254
2 4 5
Total student enrollment
774
724
The Minuteman FY07 total budget was increased to
$16,139,498, and the assessment that Lexington started
paying as of July 1, 2006, was $1,024,817 (based on the 43
students enrolled as of Oct. 1, 2005, plus the students from
Lexington High) . The FY07 budget represented a 2.8%
increase over the FY06 budget. The budget increase was due
to contractual agreements, health insurance, maintenance
costs, and needed capital equipment. Lexington's assessed
share was less in FY06 because the Minuteman - taught mid-
dle school course in Technical Literacy was dropped.
Community Service
Students in carpentry; electrical wiring; plumbing; and heat-
ing, ventilation, and air conditioning completed construction
of a two - family house for the Lexington Housing Authority
in partnership with the Lexington Rotary Club. Electrical
wiring students completely wired two residential units in
Lexington.
Challenges
Finances: Budgets continue to be tightly controlled because
Chapter 70 funding from the state is not overly generous,
and transportation aid has varied from 40% to 80 %. The
state government is supposed to fund transportation aid to
regional schools at 100 %.
The operating budget for FY07 has increased because of the
cost of health insurance, benefits, utilities, energy in general,
and contracted salary increments. Concerns over the exces-
sive length of time students from Carlisle, Stow, Bolton, and
Lancaster spent on the bus have resulted in the addition of
an extra bus for those routes. The addition of more students
from the member towns, in addition to the rise in the cost of
gasoline, has also increased transportation costs.
The School Committee was forced to increase the current -
year tuition approximately $400,000. Less revenue from the
State and from non - member tuition and the decision not to
sell a Mill St. house in FY05 led to increased use of current -
year tuition in FY06 and FY07. The School Committee is
concerned about this trend and has asked the Superintendent
to develop a 5 -year financial plan, such that, within 5 years,
we may not need to use current -year tuition. One financial
plan will be developed for a school of the current size and
another for a smaller school. Some programs may have to be
dropped.
In addition, the School Committee asked the Superintendent
to lay out a multi -year capital plan. The school opened in
1974 and 30- year -old major pieces of equipment must be
replaced soon. Included in the FY06 budget was $75,000 for
capital improvements.
During the FY06 school year, the Minuteman administra-
tion, as asked by the School Committee, began to implement
a professional accounting system in conjunction with pro-
fessional financial controls. Two of the three phases were
completed in 2006.
Enrollment: Enrollment from the member towns in October
2004 and 2005 was stable, averaging 521 students. In
October 2006, the enrollment from the member towns
dropped to 479. The percentage over the past three Octobers
of total enrollment of the students from the member towns
has remained constant at 66 %. The declines in the out- of -dis-
trict enrollment reflect those school systems' desire to dis-
courage students from coming to Minuteman, often by offer-
ing so- called " equivalent courses" at a collaborative.
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Minuteman Regional High School continued from previous page
Minuteman's partnership arrangements with Medford and
Watertown have continued to be successful. The agreements
specify tuition rates and place a cap on the number of enter-
ing students as well as a maximum on the total number of stu-
dents, which allows for better financial planning in the towns.
Starting in September 2006, nineteen Lexington High
seniors are taking a vocational elective for 2 hours each day
at Minuteman. This successful 3 -year collaboration between
Lexington High and Minuteman has spread. The high
schools of Belmont and Wayland are also sending students
to Minuteman for an elective course.
Special Ed: More students with special needs are attending
Minuteman, placing extra administrative burdens on faculty
and staff. This challenge has been met with great success.
Minuteman has one of the highest levels of special education
MCAS "pass" scores in the state.
Lexington Community Education
ROLE: To offer lifelong learning to all by providing practi-
cal, creative, and enjoyable educational opportunities at rea-
sonable cost. Courses for adults are offered in three sessions:
winter, spring, and fall. Classes are offered Monday through
Friday, with most evening classes held at the high school.
The summer program for children, Lexplorations, provides
academic and cultural enrichment. Lexington Community
Education is a self - sustaining, integral part of the Lexington
Public School system.
STAFF: Director Robin Tartaglia, Assistant Director Andrea
Paquette, Administrative Assistant Katherine Gorry- Hines.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Registered 3,390 students. This number includes all regis-
trations from the three adult education semesters and the
summer children's program.
• Offered many new adult classes, including An Insider's Guide
to Paris, Poker, Landscape Sketching, The Art of Memoir,
Wardrobe Revival, Musical Literacy, Alzheimer's In Someone
You Love, Spanish for Kids, Art From Egypt, and a variety of
off -site specialized after - school programs for children such as
Fencing, Rock Climbing, and Horseback Riding.
• Continued to offer the very popular HOME ALONE
class, which attracted 100 students. Taught by Lexington
Police Department officers, this class teaches children
aged 9 and older how to maximize their security at home
when alone. This class is offered at no charge as a service
to the community.
• Through Lexplorations, the summer academic enrichment pro-
gram, offered 98 weeklong classes and 1,200 registrations. New
programs included Legos, Journalism, Young Sculptors,
Penguins, Sport Stackers, Engineering, Crafts Around the
World, Magical Math, Road to Adventure, and Krazy Kritters.
Returning favorites included Rocketry, All That Jazz, Digital
Moviemaking, Gym Brainy, Show Business, Zoomini, It's
Administration: At the School Committee meeting in
November, the current superintendent, William Callahan,
announced his retirement in July 2007. His retirement was
accepted with regret. The School Committee immediately
started the search for a new superintendent.
Graduates and Honors
At the 2006 graduation, Pierre Etienne, Andrew Starke, and
Stephen Willard received the Lexington Rotary Club Award
given to students of superior academic achievement and sig-
nificant participation in school or community activities who
are continuing their education.
Dan Brauer received a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship,
which offers him a tuition waiver at any state or community
college. Recipients are chosen based on their proficiency and
advanced placements on the MCAS English and math tests.
Gymtastic, and Young Artists, to name just a few. Many classes
were located at the new Harrington Elementary School, which
was most conducive to learning. There were 94 Lexington High
school summer classroom aides who volunteered for a total of
147 weeks of Lexplorations. These students received communi-
ty service credit for this service. Nearly all summer teachers are
experienced Lexington Public School classroom teachers.
Awarded Lexplorations scholarship assistance to 15
Lexington families totaling close to $8,700.
Helped facilitate a mini college fair for adult learners in
the spring, with information and resources provided by
five local colleges.
Continued a generous sliding -scale tuition - reduction pro-
gram for 31 local English Language Learning students.
Lexington Scholarship and
Education Fund Committee
ROLE: To oversee the distribution of funds collected
biannually through the tax bill solicitation to the
Lexington Council Scholarship Fund and the
Lexington Education Foundation, per donor request.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair David
Williams; Thomas Fenn, Lexington PTA Council
Scholarship Committee; Stana Gnatovich and Nancy
Rogier, Lexington Education Foundation; and Paul
Ash, Lexington School Department.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• $6,394 in donations was designated and distributed
to the Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund.
• $7,264 in donations was designated and distributed
to the Lexington Education Foundation.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 55
LAND USE
Planning
ROLE: The
Planning Board,
together with the
Town's Planning
Department,
engages in short-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$195,945
$167,224
Expenses
$ 8,345
$ 8,188
Personnel
Full Time
3.4
3.4
and long -term
planning with regard to all growth and development issues
and proposals. Specific responsibilities include preparation
and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, administra-
tion of subdivision regulations in accordance with state law,
review of residential special permit applications and unac-
cepted street applications, representation of the Town in inter -
town land use projects, provision of technical support and
hearing functions for major rezoning and development pro-
posals and on citizen- and owner - generated zoning amend-
ments, and preparation of zoning initiatives and amendments
that the Planning Board proposes to Town Meeting. The
Planning Board and the Planning Department also act as stew-
ards of the zoning bylaw and development regulations and as
initiators of new policy proposals in housing, land use, and
transportation. The Planning Department provides support to
the Planning Board, the Town Manager, town departments,
and appointed committees and supplies technical expertise in
analyzing economic, demographic, and development trends in
Lexington and the region. It also responds to requests for help
and information from citizens and other parties.
ELECTED for 3 -year terms: Chair Wendy Manz, Vice Chair
Charles Hornig, Clerk Gregory Zurlo, Anthony Galaitsis,
and Richard Canale.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager:
Planning Director Maryann McCall - Taylor,
Senior Planner Scott Schilt, Planner Eve
Tapper, and Department Clerk Elissa Tap.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Planning Board, with the aid of the
consulting firm of Howard /Stein- Hudson,
conducted a study, including outreach to
the public, of the Marrett /Spring /Bridge
streets intersection. Recommendations
for improvements to the intersection have
been forwarded to Mass Highway for
inclusion in the state Transportation
Improvement Plan.
• The Board negotiated issues of site design
and impact mitigation with Starwoods,
Inc., the redevelopers of the Sheraton
Hotel at 727 Marrett Road. Town
Meeting rezoned the site to allow con-
struction of two new hotels a new con-
cept hotel, the aloft, and an extended stay
Westin Hotel.
The Board worked with the Housing Partnership and con-
sultant Phil Herr to draft an inclusionary housing bylaw.
The bylaw, originally slated for presentation to 2006
Town Meeting, was withdrawn to allow more public edu-
cation and discussion. It will be presented for a vote at the
2007 Town Meeting.
The Board drafted and presented to Town Meeting an
amendment to the bylaw that sets limits on the amount of
impervious surface for conventional and cluster subdivi-
sions. Town Meeting approved the proposed bylaw with
amendments.
The Board drafted and presented to Town Meeting an
amendment to the parking bylaw that allows parking
spaces in pre- existing lots located outside of the Central
Business District to be used to satisfy parking require-
ments for businesses within the district and removes the
requirement that parking agreements must be recorded at
the Registry of Deeds. Town Meeting approved the
amended bylaw.
The Planning Department applied for and received state
grants to study and revise the town cluster bylaw and to
draft a low - impact- development storm water bylaw in the
coming year.
The Planning Board and the Planning Department repre-
sented the Town in the Metro - Future Planning process and
ongoing Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal
continued on next page
From left to right: Maryann McCall - Taylor, Planning Director, Richard Canale;
Charles Hornig, Wendy Manz, Planning Board Chair; Greg Zurlo; Tony
Galaitsis.
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Planning Board continued from previous page
Coordination sub - regional planning efforts. A Heritage
Landscape inventory was completed, and the Battle Road
received a Scenic Byway designation.
The Planning Department completed updating and
preparing a digitized zoning map of the Town, now avail-
able on -line and in color. Base work included updating
lists of unaccepted and non - streets.
The newly formed Traffic Mitigation Group, comprising
representatives of all town departments relevant to traffic
matters, undertook its first project, the negotiation of traf-
fic mitigation measures for the Starwoods hotel rezoning,
and is continuing to work with the Planning Board in the
updating and redrafting of the traffic bylaw.
The Board, in a j oint meeting with the Board of Selectmen,
explored how possible changes to the floor area ratio
required for commercial properties might encourage com-
mercial development and expansion of the Town's tax
base. A Vision 2020 Economic Development subgroup is
further examining this concept.
Conventional Subdivisions
- Lexington Hills (18 units off Walnut Street, part of the
former Middlesex Hospital) : Revised preliminary plan
accepted, followed by a mid -term review in anticipa-
tion of a definitive filing.
- Pine Meadow Farm (14 units off Cedar Street and
Freemont Street) : Definitive plan approved.
- 177 Grove Street: Definitive conventional plan filed;
definitive cluster plan denied; deadline for action on a
cluster plan extended by remand order in the appli-
cant's appeal of the cluster denial.
- Murray Hills (3 lots off Blueberry Lane) : Preliminary
plan accepted.
- 48 Summit Road, (2 lots) : Preliminary plan accepted.
- 92 -110 Shade Street (Journey's End) : Sketch plans for
conventional and cluster developments submitted.
- Woodland Farm Circle (169 North Street, seven lots in
Burlington, Lexington and Woburn, one partial lot in
Lexington) : Definitive plan approved.
Cluster Subdivisions
- 177 Grove Street (4 lots) : Definitive plan denied;
appealed in Land Court and remanded to Planning
Board for further consideration of a three -lot plan.
- 40 Middleby Road (2 lots with 3 dwelling units and a
shared driveway) : Preliminary plan approved.
- 28 -34 Robinson Road: Sketch plans for reduced
frontage, cluster and conventional submitted; Planning
Board indicated preference for cluster; preliminary
cluster plan filed and then withdrawn.
- Doran Green (9 units off East Street at site of Doran
Nursery) : Preliminary plan submitted.
- 31, 33 & 35 Cary Avenue: Minor revisions to the spe-
cial permit to allow the addition of patios.
- 960 -990 Waltham Street: Sketch plan submitted
- 20 Young Street: Sketch plan submitted.
Reduced Frontage Subdivision (2 lots)
- 16 Shade Street: Definitive plan approved.
- 147 Shade Street: Sketch plan submitted.
- 11 Suzanne Road: Preliminary plan submitted.
Approval Not Required Plan Endorsements
- 4 Clematis Road and 36 Allen Street
- 15 Vine Brook Road
- 176 Cedar Street
- 4 Jeffrey Terrace
- 169 North Street
Determination of Adequacy of Grade and
Construction
- 8 Bird Hill Road
- 32 James Street
- Earl Street, Map 72, Lot 1717
- 3 Myrna Road
Comprehensive Permits (M.G.L. c. 40B and Local
Initiative Program)
- 536 -540 Lowell Street, Rising Tide Development LLC:
Litigation pending as to application for M.G.L. c. 40B
comprehensive permit.
- Grandview Realty LLC: Housing Appeals Committee
upheld denial of M.G.L. c. 40B comprehensive permit;
litigation pending as to previous subdivision plan.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 57
Board of Appeals
ROLE: To grant variances from the
Zoning Bylaw, 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, a
quasi-judicial board consisting of five
members with six associate members:
Chairman Judith Uhrig, Vice
Chairman Arthur Smith, Maura
Sheehan, John McWeeney, and Nyles
Barnert. Associates David Williams,
Carolyn Wilson, Martha Wood,
Daniel Lucas, John Gilbert, and Leo
McSweeney. Administrative Clerk
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1st row, left to right: Maura Sheehan, John McWeeney, Arthur Smith- Chairman,
Dianne Cornaro - Clerk, Judith Uhrig, Nyles Barnert. 2nd row, left to right- Martha
Wood, Leo McSweeney, Carolyn Wilson, Daniel Lucas, David George- Zoning
Administrator. Missing from picture: John Gilbert and David Williams.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• In September, the Board welcomed David George as the
new Zoning Administrator.
• There were 86 hearings in 2006.
• There were 40 applications for variances, 29 applications
for special permits, 5 special permit renewals, 4 modifica-
tions of special permits, and 2 amended special permits; 9
petitions were withdrawn.
Board of Appeals 2006 Hearings
There were 4 appeals from Building Commissioner or
Zoning Enforcement Officer decisions; 2 were overturned
and 2 upheld.
The Board heard 1 petition for a special permit with site
plan review on projects approved by the annual Town
Meeting (Battle Green Inn /Lexington Commons) .
There were no comprehensive permit (M.G.L. c. 40B)
applications in 2006.
Hearing Date
Address
Type of Hearing
Decision (Approve, Deny)
1/12/2006
5 Sunny Knoll Avenue
Variance
Approved
1/12/2006
27 Muzzey Street
Special permit
Postponed until Jan 26, 2006
1/12/2006
34 Tyler Road
Special permit
Postponed until Jan 26, 2006
1/12/2006
14 Muzzey Street
Appeal of decision
Approved with conditions
1/12/2006
94 Hartwell Avenue
Modification of special permit
Approved
1/26/2006
27 Muzzey Street
Special permit
Postponed until March 9, 2006
1/26/2006
2/9/2006
2/9/2006
34 Tyler Road
10 Maguire Road
12 Essex Street
2/9/2006
2 Hunt Road
2/9/2006
86 Reed Street
3/9/2006
27 Muzzey Street
3/9/2006
Marrett Road and
1 Cranberry Hill
Special permit Withdrawn without prejudice
Modification of special permit Approved
Variance Continued
Special permit Approved
Variance Approved with conditions
Special permit Withdrawn without prejudice
Modification of special permit Approved
3/9/2006 84 Middle Street Variance Postponed until March 23, 2006
3/23/2006 13 Cutler Farm Road Variance Approved with conditions
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Board of Appeals — 2006 Hearings continued from previous page
Hearing Date
3/23/2006
3/23/2006
3/23/2006
3/23/2006
3/23/2006
3/23/2006
Address
433 Marrett Road
Type of Hearing Decision (Approve, Deny)
Appeal of decision to allow Overturned with conditions
a naturopathy practice
21 Worthen Road Special permit Approved with conditions
27 Muzzey Street Amendment of 1986 special Withdrawn
56 Adams Street
396 Waltham Street
84 Middle Street
permit or alternative
Special permit renewal
Special permit
Variance
Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions
Withdrawn
4/13/2006
94 Hartwell Avenue
Special permit
Approved
4/13/2006
5 Bennett Avenue
Variance
Approved
4/13/2006
12 Essex Street
Variance
Continued until May 3, 2006
4/27/2006
30 Fuller Road
Special permit
Approved
4/27/2006
73 Allen Street
Variance
Denied
4/27/2006 443 Lincoln Street Extend variance Denied
4/27/2006
2 Hunt Road Variance
Approved
4/27/2006
Metropolitan Parkway North Extend variance
Renewal approved
4/27/2006
121 Shade Street Variance
Approved
4/27/2006
1 Ames Avenue Variance
Approved
5/11/2006
1752 Massachusetts Avenue Special permit renewal
Approved
5/11/2006
5 Minute Man Lane Variance
Approved
5/11/2006
324 Marrett Road Special permit
Approved
5/25/2006
354 Waltham Street Variance
Continued until May 24, 2006
5/25/2006 58 Reed Street Variance Approved
5/25/2006
5/25/2006
6/8/2006
6/22/2006
6/22/2006
6/22/2006
321 Marrett Street
12 Essex Street
354 Waltham Street
34 Calvin Street
Special permit renewal Approved with conditions
Variance Withdrawn without Dreiudice
Variance
Variance
Approved
Approved
296 Woburn Street Variance Approved
3 Bow Street Special permit Withdrawn without prejudice
6/22/2006
6/22/2006
177 Massachusetts Avenue
3 1 A Wachusett Drive
Special permit renewal
Variance
Approved
Approved with conditions
7/13/2006
33 Adams Street
Variance
Approved
7/13/2006
52 Taft Avenue
Special permit
Withdrawn without prejudice
7/13/2006
92 Bow Street
Variance and special permit
Approved
7/13/2006
40 Hartwell Avenue
Special permit
Approved
7/27/2006
35 Bernard Street
Variance
Approved
7/27/2006
8/10/2006
727 Marrett Road
12 Theresa Avenue
Special permit with site plan review Approved
Special permit Approved
8/10/2006
8/10/2006
7 Hartwell Avenue
74 Valleyfield Street
Special permit
Variance
Approved
Approved
8/24/2006
74 Ward Street
Variance
ADDroved
8/24/2006 12 Hancock Street Variance
Approved
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 59
Board of Appeals — 2006 Hearings continued from previous page
Hearing Date
Address
Type of Hearing
Decision (Approve, Deny)
8/24/2006
52 Taft Avenue
Variance
Approved
8/24/2006
7 -11 Massachusetts Avenue
Modification of a special permit
Withdrawn without prejudice
9/14/2006
20 Cliffe Avenue
Variance and special permit
Approved with conditions
9/14/2006
17 Grassland Street
Variance
Approved
9/14/2006
17 Cottage Street
Variance
Approved
9/14/2006
3 Paul Revere Road
Variance and special permit
Withdrawn without prejudice
9/14/2006
313 Marrett Road
Special permit
Approved
9/14/2006
33 Hayden Avenue
Special permit
Approved
9/14/2006
55 Coolidge Avenue
Special permit
Approved
9/28/2006
109 Bow Street
Variance
Approved
9/28/2006
Estabrook Road, Map 50,
Appeal of decision of the
Motion failed
Parcel 98
Building Commissioner
10/12/2006
7 -11 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance
Approved with conditions
10/26/2006
314 Bedford Street
Special permit
Approved
10/26/2006
6 East Street
Variance
Approved
10/26/2006
50 Parker Street
Variance
Approved
10/26/2006
321 Concord Avenue
Variance
Approved
10/26/2006
35 Tyler Road
Variance
Approved
10/26/2006
44 Hartwell Avenue
Special permit
Approved
10/26/2006
2 Forbes Road
Special permit
Approved
10/26/2006
5 Forbes Road
Special permit
Approved
10/26/2006
7 -11 Massachusetts Avenue
Continued - modification of
Approved with conditions
11/9/2006
variance
868 -870 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance Approved
11/9/2006
43 Wachusett Drive
Variance and special permit
Approved
11/9/2006
182 Bedford Street
Special permit
Approved
11/9/2006
1720 -1722 Massachusetts
Special permit
Approved with conditions
Avenue
12/14/2006
21 Summit Road
Variance
Approved
12/14/2006
181 -201 Spring Street
Special permit
Withdrawn without prejudice
12/14/2006
182 Bedford Street
Renewal of special permit
Approved with conditions
12/14/2006
27 Muzzey Street
Amend special permit
Continued until Jan 25, 2007
12/14/2006
1965 Massachusetts Avenue Variance and special permit
Approved
12/14/2006
Taft Avenue, Lots 96 & 97
Appeal of decision
Decision upheld
The Board remains
indebted to the Communication Advisory Committee and the Design Advisory Committee for advice and
assistance throughout
the year
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Regional Planning
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
ROLE of MAPC: As the regional planning agency repre-
senting 101 communities in the metropolitan Boston area,
including Lexington, to serve as a forum for state and local
officials to address regional issues. Council members collab-
orate in the development of comprehensive plans and rec-
ommendations in areas of population and employment,
transportation, economic development, regional growth,
and the environment. MAPC is one of the 17 members of the
Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization, which carries
out the federally mandated transportation planning process
for the region. MAPC is also the federally designated eco-
nomic development district for the region, responsible for
creating an annual economic development plan. The Council
provides technical assistance and professional resources in
land use, the environment, housing, transportation, water
resources management, economic development, demograph-
ic and socioeconomic data, legislative policy, and interlocal
partnerships that strengthen the efficient and effective oper-
ation of local governments.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as MAPC Lexington
Representative: Richard Canale.
MAPC Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal
Coordination (MAGIC).
ROLE of MAGIC: As one of MAPC's eight subregions, to
discuss and work on issues of interlocal concern. Lexington
is in the MAGIC subregion. Other MAGIC towns are Acton,
Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Hudson,
Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, and Stow. MAGIC participates
in The Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization through
its membership on the Regional Transportation Advisory
Council.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as MAGIC Representatives:
Jeanne Krieger and Richard Canale.
Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
ROLE of Boston MPO: Comprising seven state and regional
agencies, six elected municipalities, the City of Boston, the
Regional Transportation Advisory Council (ex- officio) , the
Federal Highway Administration (ex- officio) , and the Federal
Transit administration (ex- officio) , to consolidate transporta-
tion planning for a large portion of eastern Massachusetts for
a variety of transportation modes and facilities and to carry
out the federally mandated transportation planning process
for the region. The Boston MPO is responsible for producing
three key Certification Documents: Regional Transportation
Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified
Planning Work Program.
Regional Transportation Advisory Council
ROLE of Regional Transportation Advisory Council: To
provide public policy advice to Boston MPO members on
regional transportation issues and specific MPO actions.
The Council is composed of 60 representatives from cities
and towns, MAPC subregions, professional transportation
and planning associations, advocacy and advisory groups,
transportation providers, and various state and regional
agencies. Lexington is one of the 11 town members.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as Lexington's
Representative to the Regional Transportation Advisory
Council: Gail Wagner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• MAPC completed the third phase of MetroFuture:
Making a Greater Boston Region, a multi -year, collabora-
tive approach to develop a regional plan. MetroFuture is
incorporating public participation, data analysis, and cut-
ting -edge technology to create a vision for the metropoli-
tan Boston region and a strategy to get us there. The
Lexington MAPC representative is contributing to the
design and structure of this process as a member of the
Steering Committee.
• MAPC and the Central Transportation Planning Services
are conducting a corridor study of the Concord
Avenue /Trapelo Road corridor in Belmont, Lexington,
and Waltham under the auspices of the MPO. This project
will evaluate the transportation effects of alternative
future development patterns in the corridor.
• MAPC provided staff support and co -led the effort for the
successful state designation of the four -town Battle Road
Scenic Byway.
• MAPC, in conjunction with the McCormack Institute of
the University of Massachusetts - Boston and funded by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, co- sponsored a
study, "Toward a Sustainable Tax Policy, " that explored
the links between tax policy and land use decisions in
Massachusetts and presents a series of strategies that
might tilt decision - makers away from "fiscal zoning " and
toward " smart growth " or "sustainable development."
The study is based on the premise that key elements of
state and local tax policy influence local development deci-
sions.
• MAPC has initiated a program offering communities reim-
bursement funds on a wide array of bicycle parking equip-
ment.
• MAPC, funded by the Boston MPO, is updating the
Regional Bicycle Plan.
• MAPC provided Lexington with planning data and analy-
ses, including population, employment, and household
forecasts.
• Through MAGIC, Lexington stakeholders collaborated
with state and federal legislators and aides in articulating
mutual goals and strategies, including municipal financing
and tax policy; zoning and land -use reform, including sta-
tus of local control and smart growth; and statewide and
regional transportation planning.
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 61
Regional Planning continued from previous page
MAGIC discussed potential effects of regional develop-
ment proposals within the area and discussed the regional
significance and value of Hanscom Air Force Base.
Lexington's MAPC representative and other Lexington
representatives participated in several MAPC and MAGIC
forums on smart growth and mixed use overlay districts,
affordable housing options, open space residential design,
impact of local zoning on housing and commercial devel-
opment, zoning reform, expedited permitting, low - impact
development tools and strategies, suburban mobility, a
parking toolkit, transportation issues in the regional long -
range transportation plan, and regional hazard and pre-
Historic Districts Commission
ROLE: To promote the educational,
cultural, economic, and general wel-
fare of the public through the preser-
vation and protection of historic
buildings, places, and districts.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for
overlapping 5 -year terms: two candi-
dates nominated by the Lexington
Historical Society, one candidate
nominated by the Arts and Crafts
Society, Inc., one candidate nominat-
ed by the Trustees of the Cary
Memorial Library, and one selected
at large by the Selectmen.
Chair Joann Gschwendtner's term
ended in January 2006. She was the
first woman chair of the Historic
Districts Commission, a long -time
resident of the Town who knew a great deal of the Town's
history, history of the neighborhoods, and developments.
She led the team that wrote the guidelines for the
Commission and the revised edition of them. She guided the
change in the Act whereby the Commission can fine for vio-
lations. Joseph Welch, an architect whose firm is located in
Lexington, replaced her. Other commissioners: Ian
Adamson, Mark DiNapoli, Lynn Hopkins, and Alfonso
Hernandez. Associate commissioners: Daniel Griffin, Jr.,
James Lee, Carl Oldenburg, and Robert Warshawer.
disaster mitigation planning and emergency preparedness.
Lexington and MAGIC maintain a direct voice in trans-
portation planning and project selection through the
Boston MPO and its Regional Transportation Advisory
Council. Richard Canale represents MAGIC on trans-
portation issues as the subregion's representative to the
Regional Transportation Advisory Council. Gail Wagner,
the Lexington Transportation Coordinator, represents
Lexington on the Advisory Council. In addition,
Lexington resident Barbara Lucas represents the MAPC
on the Boston MPO and its Planning and Program
Committee, of which she is vice chair.
Front row from left to right: Ian Adamson, Chairman Joseph Welch, Clerk Dianne
Cornaro, Lynn Hopkins. Second row, left to right: Robert Warshawer, Carl
Oldenburg, Daniel Griffin, Mark DeNapoli, Alfonso Hernandez, James Lee.
At the end of this year, Mark DiNapoli will be ending his
term as a commissioner. He has served for 13 years. Mark
has spent his life in Lexington and served the commission
with honor and compassion. His engineering and construc-
tion background have been an incredible asset to the
Commission and to applicants alike. James Lee will also be
retiring from the Commission. Daniel Griffin will become a
commissioner representing the Selectmen in 2007, and the
two associate commissioner slots of the Historical Society
will be filled soon.
HEARINGS:
Hearings: 80 formal, 23 continued, and 34 informal.
Issued 71 Certificates of Appropriateness, 2 denials, and
extension of time to a Certificate of Appropriateness.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Commission is pleased to have begun working with
the architectural team for the Supportive Living, Inc. hous-
ing in the historic Lexington Press building at 9 Oakland
Street. The Commission feels that this development, con-
dominiums for brain - injured adults, is an important pro-
ject in Lexington Center.
• The Commission is continuing to refine the design for the
Commons condominium project, which will replace the
Battle Green Inn. Formal approvals will begin sometime in
the first half of 2007.
• Commissioners continue to give special time to applicants
when guidance is needed. The Commission continues to
work on signage issues in the business districts and design
issues for Town properties.
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JANUARY
FORMAL HEARINGS
15-17 Depot Square - Gary Barbati of Crosby Signs, repre-
senting Helen Edwards of ReMax Premier Properties, con-
tinued hearing for new signage.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1730 Massachusetts Avenue - Joel Werrick, representing JJ
& R Realty, received approval for window changes.
Certificate Number 2006C -1.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1720 Massachusetts Avenue - Eric Shapiro, AKA Battle
Green Inn, discussed The Commons in Lexington project.
Mr. Shapiro agreed to withdraw his application for a formal
hearing for February. Signed and dated application on
record.
1666 Massachusetts Avenue - Debra Sharkey, representing
Nextel Communications, discussed installation of wireless
communication equipment.
1454 Massachusetts Avenue - Bart Graff discussed a garage
addition to his home
FEBRUARY
FORMAL HEARINGS
1740 Massachusetts Avenue - Raychel Greenwald of
Lexington Signs and Graphics, representing Stephanie
Volpicelli of Stephanie Louis Salon, received approval for
signage. Certificate No. 2006C -2
870 Massachusetts Avenue - Scott Herlihy received
approval for re- roofing all but the small structure in the back
of main house. Certificate No. 2006C -3.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
15 Depot Square - Gary Barbati of Crosby Designs and
Helen Edwards of Re /Max Premier Properties received
approval for signage. Signage was approved with a three -
two vote with Joseph Welch, Lynn Hopkins, and Alfonso
Fernandez for and Carl Oldenburg and James Lee against.
Certificate No. 2006C -4.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
18 Muzzey Street - Carol Liff, Lexington Learning Center,
discussed signage.
1822 Massachusetts Avenue - Ryan Parillo of Back Bay
Sign, representing Sovereign Bank, discussed signage.
MARCH
FORMAL HEARINGS
17 Hancock Street - Marilyn Pike received approval for
home color change. Certificate No. 2006C -5
1822 Massachusetts Avenue - Jason Parillo of Back Bay
Sign, representing Sovereign Bank, received approval for sig-
nage. Certificate No. 2006C -6.
18 Muzzey Street - Carol Liff, representing Lexington
Learning Center, received approval for signage. Certificate
No. 2006C -7 Posts and bracket design to be determined in
April.
1666 Massachusetts Avenue - Christopher Bateman, repre-
senting Lexx, received approval for outside umbrellas.
Certificate No. 2006C -8.
1806 Massachusetts Avenue - Manuel Parseghian, repre-
senting Lexington Jeweler, received approval for signage.
Certificate No. 2006C -9.
41 -47 Waltham Street - Edoardo Fragale, representing the
Bulfinch Companies, received approval to remove outside
canopy. Certificate No. 2006C -10. Proposal to fix wall con-
tinued until April.
1970 Massachusetts Avenue - Dave Taylor, representing Sue
Blessing, received approval for new skylight. Certificate No.
2006C -11.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1361 Massachusetts Avenue - Steven Breitenfeld received
approval for new lights and to paint garage to match house.
Certificate No. 2006C -12.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1646 Massachusetts Avenue - Charlie Ronchetti, represent-
ing Sharon Spaulding, discussed retaining wall and railings.
964 Massachusetts Avenue - Alan Asetta discussed building
an addition to existing home.
1840 Massachusetts Avenue - Kathleen Kearney, represent-
ing Katlin Travel, cancelled attending meeting.
7 Oakland Street - David Buckley, representing Supportive
Living, discussed changes to building design.
17 Goodwin Road - Lynn Hopkins, representing Rebecca
Driscoll and Jon Bachmann, discussed home addition
details.
APRIL
FORMAL HEARINGS
1822 Massachusetts Avenue - Einstein's Solutions, repre-
senting Sovereign Bank, received approval to replace
twocolumns on building. Certificate No. 2006C -13.
19 Muzzey Street - Jeffrey Lyon received approval to replace
gutters and 78 windows. Certificate No. 2006C -14
1646 Massachusetts Avenue - Charles Ronchetti, represent-
ing Spaulding Management, received approval for retaining
wall and railing. Certificate No. 2006C -15.
17 Goodwin Road - Lynn Hopkins, representing Rebecca
Driscoll and Jon Bateman, received approval for concept of
extending roof and adding dormer. Certificate No. 2006C-
16. Windows and material for roof to be determined at a
later date. Associate Commissioner James Lee sat in place of
Lynn Hopkins.
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CONTINUED HEARINGS
18 Muzzey Street - Carol Liff, representing Lexington
Learning Center, received approval for post and hardware
for signage. Certificate No.2006C -17.
41 -47 Waltham Street - Fragale Building Corporation did
not attend hearing.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
964 Massachusetts Avenue - Alan Asetta discussed building
an addition to existing home.
2 Hunt Road - Bruce Hughes and Steven Lamorretti dis-
cussed changes already being made to home. Commission
agreed to allow house to be made weathertight until formal
hearing in May
1840 Massachusetts Avenue - Kathleen Kearney, represent-
ing Katlin Travel, did not attend meeting.
7 Oakland Street - David Buckley, representing Supportive
Living, discussed changes to building design that he expects
to be done in fall 2006.
1888 Massachusetts Avenue - David Pronchick discussed
dormers.
MAY
FORMAL HEARINGS
8 Goodwin Road - Steven Schatz and Hale Sofia Schatz
received approval for color change. Certificate Number
2006C -18.
1656 Massachusetts Avenue - Sharon Spaulding of
Spaulding Management received approval for signage for
Atlas Travel. Certificate Number 2006C -19.
1332 Massachusetts Avenue - Susan Bennett, representing
Lexington Historic Society, received approval for signage for
the Gift Shop at the Munroe Tavern. Certificate Number
2006C -20.
36 Hancock Street - Susan Bennett, representing Lexington
Historic Society, received approval for signage for the
Hancock - Clarke House. Certificate Number 2006C -21.
1888 Massachusetts Avenue - David Pronchick received
approval for dormers, windows, and vent stacks. Certificate
Number 2006C -22. Carl Oldenburg excused himself from
the Commission for this hearing and vote.
975 -977 Massachusetts Avenue - Patricia Ardito requested
by letter to be withdrawn from hearing.
15 Hancock Street - David Taylor, representing David
Nelson, received approval for window changes. Certificate
Number 2006C -23.
2 Hunt Road - Bruce Hughes, representing Steven
Lamorretti, received approval for front columns, windows,
siding, water table, and front door. Certificate Number
2006C -24.
1106 Massachusetts Avenue - Steven and Linda Fosburg
received approval for new roof shingles. Certificate Number
2006C -25.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
41 -47 Waltham Street - Edoardo Fragale of Fragale Building
Corporation, representing The Bulfinch Companies,
received approval for brick facade detail on building.
Certificate Number 2006C -26.
1874 Massachusetts Avenue - Carl Oldenburg received
approval for painting the trim of the freestanding library
sign. Certificate Number 2006C -27. Carl Oldenburg
excused himself from the Commission for this hearing and
vote.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1733 -1751 Massachusetts Avenue - Jeff Burns and Steve
Hurley, representing CVS, discussed changes to the building.
33 Marrett Road - Phil Gueca did not attend hearing.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue - Doug Hobbs discussed exten-
sive alterations to house and yard.
639 Massachusetts Avenue - Tim Lee, representing Lydia
Swan, discussed landscaping plans.
Massachusetts Avenue - Colin Smith, representing Design
Advisory Committee, discussed putting new sidewalks in on
Massachusetts Avenue.
Municipal Parking Lot - Pedestrian Walkway - Sheila
Watson discussed changes to walkways in the Municipal
Parking Lot.
Reduce Ilding Ad Hoc Committee - Ingrid Klimoff, repre-
senting the Reduce Idling Ad Hoc Committee, discussed sig-
nage for their campaign.
JUNE
FORMAL HEARINGS
7 Raymond Street - Eve Horwitz and Steve Emmerich
received approval for color change. Certificate Number
2006C -28.
14 Muzzey Street - William Raveis Real Estate withdrew
application for temporary signage.
1713 Massachusetts Avenue - William Raveis Real Estate
received approval for signage. Certificate Number 2006C-
29
All Districts - Dawn McKenna, representing Tourism
Committee, received approval for signage. Certificate
Number 2006C -30.
7 Percy Road - Karen and Robert Hagberg received
approval for a swing set. Certificate Number 2006C -31.
4 Bruce Road - Steven Breitmaier's request to demolish
house was denied. Certificate Number 2006C -32.
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33 Marrett Road - Phil Gueca, representing Scottish Rite
Masons, did not attend. Hearing was advertised but then
determined not needed because work being done was not in
Historic District.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue - Doug Hobbs was continued
until he receives variance from the Board of Appeals.
639 Massachusetts Avenue - Tim Lee, representing Lydia
Swan, received approval for landscaping. Certificate
Number 2006C -33.
1733 -1751 Massachusetts Avenue - Steve Hurley, repre-
senting CVS, received approval for extensive renovations to
store front and back of building and for dumpster enclosure.
Certificate Number 2006C -34.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
Worthen Road - Tom Fenn, representing Battle Green
Apartments, received approval for changes to walkways and
paths. Certificate Number 2006C -35.
17 Goodwin Road - Lynn Hopkins, representing Rebecca
Driscoll and John Bachman, received approval for roofing,
windows, and skylight. Certificate Number 2006C -36.
2 Hunt Road - Bruce Hughes, representing Steven
Lamorretti, did not attend hearing; requested to be contin-
ued until July.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
870 Massachusetts Avenue - Scott and Laurie -Jean Herlihy
discussed exterior architectural changes to their home.
Massachusetts Avenue - Bill Hadley, representing
Department of Public Works, decided to come back as a for-
mal to discuss
1840 Massachusetts Avenue - Kathleen Kearney, represent-
ing Katlin Travel, was did not attend hearing.
JULY
No meeting was held.
AUGUST.'
FORMAL HEARINGS
782 Massachusetts Avenue - Faith Ferguson and Denis
Haskin received approval to reroof the main section of their
home. Certificate Number 2006C -37. Associate Daniel
Griffin voted for Mark DiNapoli.
1347 Massachusetts Avenue - Daniel Deschler received
approval to install a basketball hoop in the driveway for a
period of 10 years. Certificate Number 2006C -38.
1810 Massachusetts Avenue - Karen Packard, representing
Wales Copy Center for signage, was continued.
1948 Massachusetts Avenue - Geta Beth Bryant, represent-
ing her mother Ellen Bryant concerning changing gutters,
was continued.
1444 Massachusetts Avenue - Brain Hackley and Wendy
Carter received approval to reroof their home and garage.
Certificate Number 2006C -39.
1 Vinebrook Road - Sarah Dahlquist received approval to
re -oof and change paint color of home. Certificate Number
2006C -40.
1536 Massachusetts Avenue - Jon Wadwell received
approval to reroof, replace garage and entry doors, light fix-
tures, and change paint color. Certificate Number 2006C-
41.
15 Hancock Street - Patricia and David Nelson received
approval to replace retaining wall in driveway. Certificate
Number 2006C -42. Associate Daniel Griffin voted for Mark
DiNapoli.
6 Meriam Street - Tom Swithenbank, representing the
Church of Our Redeemer, received signage approval.
Certificate Number 2006C -43. Associate Daniel Griffin
voted for Mark DiNapoli.
18 Hancock Street - Cynthia Cutner received approval for
walkway, steps, and light fixtures. Certificate Number
2006C -44. Associate Daniel Griffin voted for Mark
DiNapoli.
Municipal Parking Lot /Bikeway - Bill Hadley, representing
Department of Public Works and the Lexington Center
Committee, received approval for the location of light fix-
tures, trash barrels, bench, and bike racks in the municipal
parking lot. Certificate Number 2006C -45. Associate Daniel
Griffin voted for Mark DiNapoli.
7 -9 Oakland Street - David Buckley, representing
Supportive Living Inc., received design concept approval for
facility. Detail designs to be continued. Certificate Number
2006C -46. Associate Daniel Griffin voted for Mark
DiNapoli.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
2 Hunt Road - Bruce Hughes, representing Steven
Lamorretti, received approval for paint colors and granite
steps. Certificate Number 2006C -47. Associate Daniel
Griffin voted for Mark DiNapoli.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue - Doug Hobbs received re-
approval for items approved on certificate approval for
staircase renovations and repair of the widow's walk.
Approval for the gable roof dormer was denied until he goes
before the Board of Appeals for variances needed. Associate
Daniel Griffin voted for Mark DiNapoli.
17 Goodwin Road - Rebecca Driscoll and John Bachman
received approval for color change to their home. Certificate
Number 2006C -48. Associate Daniel Griffin voted for Mark
DiNapoli and Associate James Lee voted for Lynn Hopkins.
There were no informal hearings in August.
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SEPTEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
Municipal Parking Lot /Bikeway - Bill Hadley, representing
Department of Public Works, requested to be continued until
October.
19 Depot Square - Tan Phan, representing Lexington Nail
& Skin Care, was continued until October.
1656 Massachusetts Avenue - Stephen Garrity, representing
Savvy Travel Shop, received approval for signage. Certificate
Number 2006C -50.
5 Maple Street - Debra Hoard received approval for fencing
and color change. Certificate Number 2006C -51.
9 Tavern Lane - Jacob and Amelia Bergmann received
approval for walkway and stairs. Certificate Number
2006C -52.
5 Parker Street - Ramesh Ratan received approval for win-
dow changes. Certificate Number 2006C -53.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1810 Massachusetts Avenue - Karen Packard, representing
Wales Copy Center, received approval for signage.
Certificate Number 2006C -54.
1948 Massachusetts Avenue - Geta Beth Bryant, represent-
ing her mother Ellen Bryant, received approval for gutters.
Commission voted three -two with Alfonse Hernandez and
Mark DiNapoli against the request. Certificate Number
2006C -55.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue - Doug Hobbs received
approval for driveway and landscaping. Certificate Number
2006C -56.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
16 Bedford Street - Julie Patino discussed replacement win-
dows.
1740 Massachusetts Avenue - Tevis Runyan, representing
Good Feet, discussed signage.
1377 Massachusetts Avenue - Joe and Carole Stavenhagaen
discussed repaving driveway.
12 Hancock Street - Sally DeGann, representing Jay and
Courtney Michaud, discussed a mudroom addition and
extending driveway.
35 Hancock Street - Todd Cataldo discussed house plans for
vacant lot.
OCTOBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
1740 Massachusetts Avenue - Tevis Runyan, representing
Good Feet, was continued until November.
1377 Massachusetts Avenue - Joe and Carole Stavenhagaen
received approval to repave driveway. Certificate Number
2006C -57. Regular members plus James Lee and Carl
Oldenburg voted.
12 Hancock Street - Sally DeGann, representing Jay and
Courtney Michaud, received approval for a mudroom addi-
tion and to extend driveway. Certificate Number 2006C -58.
Regular members plus James Lee and Daniel Griffin voted.
2030 Massachusetts Avenue - Kim Woodward and John
Patrick was continued until November.
18 Muzzey Street - William Mix received approval for new
roof. Certificate Number 2006C -59. Regular members plus
James Lee and Daniel Griffin voted.
868 Massachusetts Avenue - Scott and Laurie -Jean Herlihy
received approval for an addition. Certificate Number
2006C -60. Regular members plus James Lee and Daniel
Griffin voted.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
Municipal Parking Lot /Bikeway - Bill Hadley, representing
Department of Public Works, requested to be continued until
October.
19 Depot Square - Tan Phan, representing Lexington Nail
& Skin Care, received approval for signage. Certificate
Number 2006C -61. Regular members plus James Lee and
Daniel Griffin voted.
2 Hunt Road - Steven Lamorretti received approval for
lights, lamppost, back door, and gutters. Certificate Number
2006C -62, Regular members plus James Lee and Daniel
Griffin voted.
7 -9 Oakland Street - David Buckley, representing
Department of Public Works, was continued until December.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
45 Bedford Street - Danielle Robertson from Corporate
Environmental Advisors, Inc, representing The Lexington
Fire Department discussed a proposed shed.
OTHER BUSINESS
1666 Massachusetts Avenue - Reviewed letter from Sharon
Spaulding requesting temporary sandwich board for Lexx.
Denied Lexington Arts and Crafts requesting temporary
sandwich board for fund raising event. Approved
Cary Library Extension - Approved
Warner- Hancock Street - no action needed.
NOVEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
735 Massachusetts Avenue - Betty Clark, representing
Friends of Cary Library, received approval for signage for
the East Branch Library. Certificate Number 2006C -63.
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CONTINUED HEARINGS
Massachusetts Avenue - Bill Hadley, representing
Department of Public Works, was continued until December.
1740 Massachusetts Avenue - Tevis Runyan, representing
Good Feet, received approval for signage. Certificate num-
ber 2006C -64. Lighting was continued.
2030 Massachusetts Avenue - Kim Woodward and John
Patrick received approval for storm doors. Certificate num-
ber 2006C -65. Garage, porch, and railings discussion was
continued.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
7 Oak Street - Diane Young and Gerhard Pawelka discussed
a barn project and dormers.
Belfry Tower - Jesse Weeks, representing a Boy Scout Eagle
project, was scheduled to attend hearing but cancelled pro-
ject.
7 Brigham Road -Mike Harris discussed window changes.
1106 Massachusetts Avenue -Linda Fosburg discussed
demolishing a shed and rebuilding exactly as is. Commission
felt as long as there are no changes to the structure, she did
not need to come before the Commission for a formal hear-
ing.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue - Attorney John Farrington
and Erik Rhodin discussed modifications in the building
plans for The Commons in Lexington.
OTHER BUSINESS
A letter was received from the Lexington Arts and Crafts
Society requesting a temporary sandwich board for a
December fund - raising event. Approved
DECEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
7 Brigham Road - Mike Harris received approval for a win-
dow change. Certificate Number 2006C -66.
Condo Conversion Board
ROLE: To hold public hearings and make recommenda-
tions regarding conversions of existing apartment com-
plexes to condominiums upon filings and notice by
apartment owners of intention to convert.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair John J.
McWeeney, Marshall Derby, Jackie Hawkinson, and
Albert Zabin.
7 Oak Street - Gerghard Pawelka received approval for an
entryway addition. Certificate Number 2006C -67.
7 Harrington Road - Cynthia Davidson, representing the
First Paris Church, received approval for signage. Certificate
Number 2006C -68.
1726 Massachusetts Avenue - Attorney Tom Fenn, repre-
senting Niki's Liquor, Fine Wine and Spirits, received
approval for signage. Certificate Number 2006C -69.
1314 Massachusetts Avenue - Nancy and Bill Troutman
received approval for heating- cooling vent. Certificate
Number 2006C -70.
1505 Massachusetts Avenue - Jean Stern received approval
for two skylights. Certificate Number 2006C -71.
40 Hancock Street - Robin and Richard Millman asked to
be continued until January.
475 A & B Massachusetts Avenue - Robert Gulick came
before Commission concerning roofing. Continued.
465 R Massachusetts Avenue - Robert Gulick came before
Commission concerning roofing. Continued.
10 Muzzey Street - Robert Enik, representing Indulgence
Spa, received approval for signage. Certificate Number
2006C -72.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue - Attorney John Farrington,
representing Lexington Commons, was continued.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
Massachusetts Avenue - Robert Bowman, representing
Department of Public Works, received approval for a pilot
program for new recycle barrels. Certificate Number
2006C -73.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1837 Massachusetts Avenue - Emily Passman did not
attend.
There were no informal hearings for December.
HIGHLIGHTS:
There are existing laws to help protect elderly, handi-
capped, and low - income tenants during a conversion.
After many years of inactivity, the Board organized this
year with the election of John McWeeney as Chair. There
were two meetings to discuss the Board's responsibilities.
One apartment owner inquired about a conversion but
did not come forward with a project. Marjorie Weerts,
an original member, resigned from the Board.
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Lexington Historical Commission
ROLE: To preserve and protect historically and architec-
turally significant buildings and sites in Lexington, to advise
the Building Inspector about issuing demolition permits for
significant buildings, and to support efforts to nominate
buildings for the National Register of Historic Places main-
tained by the Secretary of the Interior.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager for 3 -year terms: Chair
David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Frank Kern, Tom Taylor,
and Sally Zimmerman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Maintained the Comprehensive Cultural Resources
Survey, at present nine volumes, which lists the historical-
ly and architecturally important buildings and areas in
Lexington dating from the earliest period to the 19th and
20th centuries. Grants from the Massachusetts Historical
Commission, the Town, and the Trustees of Public Trusts
have made it possible for the Commission to bring the sur-
vey up to date. The survey is available in the Cary Library
and the Planning Office in the Town Office Building and
is used by historians, students, homeowners, and busi-
nesses, as well as real estate professionals for the added
value of properties considered historically or architec-
turally significant.
Design Advisory Committee
Maintained a Cumulative Index to facilitate the use of the
Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey. This index has
been distributed to all real estate offices in Lexington and
is available in the Planning Office and in the office of the
Building Inspector, as well as from the Commission. In
2005, the Commission added a list of additional buildings
being considered for inclusion in the survey and in 2006
has applied for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds
to further complete the survey. All the buildings in the sur-
vey or on this additional list are subject to a public hear-
ing before demolition approval.
Researched the history and architecture of several houses
for which demolition applications had been presented.
The Commission members, all volunteers, regularly con-
sult with homeowners, builders, and developers on ques-
tions of sensitive restorations of important buildings. In
2006, an agreement over the rebuilding of the Jefferson
Union Building provided $20,000 for the CPA historical
trust fund. Procedures for making presentations at public
hearings before the Commission have been developed and
are available to applicants. Guidelines for what constitutes
demolition also have been developed. The Commission
inspects and photographs all buildings subject to a demo-
lition application.
Smith, Parker Hirtle, Bahig Kaldas, Alenka
Slezak, Greg Zurlo, Ginna Johnson, and
Timothy Lee; Associate Members: John Frey,
Betsy Whitman, and Bruce Creager; Planning
Board Liaison Wendy Manz; Selectmen liaison
Peter Kelley.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Developed designs for public pedestrian walk-
ways, parking improvements, and landscaping.
• Developed the newly proposed NStar public
parking lot and sidewalk standards for the
Center.
• Recommended to Board of Appeals approval
for:
Front L -R: Elizabeth Whitman, Greg Zurlo, Colin Smith. Rear L -R: Bruce
Creager, Eric Brown, Ginna Johnson, Alenka Slezak. •
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 Board of Selectmen for 1 -year terms: Chair Colin
- Five Forks Sunoco
- Townwide freestanding sign installations
- 31 Massachusetts Avenue car wash
- T -Mobil Wireless communications anten-
nae installations
Reviewed and commented on the design of:
- Lexington Commons (currently the Battle
Green Inn)
- Starwood Hotel Development (currently
the Sheraton Hotel)
- Lexington Department of Public Works
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Office of Community Development - Building Division
ROLE: To enforce
the State Building
Code, Uniform
State Plumbing
and Gas Code,
State Mechanical
Code, State
Electrical Code
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$322,137
$287,316
Expenses
$ 39,519
$ 42,131
Personnel
Bldg.
Elec.
Full Time
6
5
Part Time
2
2
Architectural Access Board Regulations, and Lexington
Zoning Bylaws. This involves plan review, permit issuance,
and inspection of all building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and
mechanical construction in the Town, including new struc-
tures, 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 and Measures determines the accura-
cy of all weights and measuring devices in commercial and
public use within the Town.
The increase in the number of full -time personnel reflects a
FY07 budget increase to change the part -time zoning officer
to a full -time zoning administrator.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Building Commissioner
Steven Frederickson, P.E. , and a full -time Building Inspector,
Inspector of Wires, Plumbing /Gas /Mechanical Inspector and
Office Manager, and a full -time Zoning Administrator and
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Permit activity was at a record high level, with 1,15 9
building permits issued.
• Construction continued on a large addition at Brookhaven
on Waltham Street.
• Construction began for Avalon at Lexington Square (a res-
idential development of 387 units at the former site of
Metropolitan State Hospital) and for 13 new residential
units at the Jefferson Union building at 31 Fletcher Avenue.
• Construction continued for alterations and additions at
131 Spring Street, the former Raytheon site.
• Preparations are underway for the demolition and recon-
struction of the Battle Green Inn to allow for construction
of a mixed residential /retail building and for demolition of
the Sheraton in preparation for construction of two new
hotel buildings.
• Construction was substantially completed at the new Fiske
School.
• Construction continued on dwellings at the new Luongo
Farm Lane off Pleasant Street, and construction began on
dwellings at the new Martingale Road off Cedar Street
and Wisteria Lane off Colony Road.
• The demolition of existing houses and the construction of
new larger houses on scattered sites continued. Permits were
issued to demolish 46 existing houses, and 59 permits were
issued for the construction of new single- family dwellings.
• A partial collapse of a portion of Brookhaven that is under
construction is under investigation.
Total Permit Activity
Explicit Breakdown of 2006 Building Permits
New Units- Residential ............ 77* Repairs /Alterations ......................212
New Units- Commercial ............ 1** Stoves .... ..............................9
Additions— Residential ............ 135 Swimming Pools .......................... 5
Additions- Commercial ............. 1 Roofing /Siding .........................313
Miscellaneous ................... 357 Garages /Carports .........................8
Decks.......................... 38 Sheds ................................... 3
*Includes 13 buildings (387 units) at Avalon and Lexington Square, 5 buildings (13 units) at Jefferson Union, and 59 new single -fam-
ily houses (46 of which were replacements of demolished houses). "Cumberland Farms at 324 Marrett Road
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 69
Plumbing/
Reported Value
Single-
Multi-
Additions/
Year
Bldg.
Elec.
Gas
of All Construction*
Family
Family
Alterations
2006
1156
1081
2239
$113,223,211
59
400 **
324
2005
1126
1332
2067
$100,929,414
80
2
379
2004
1124
1170
1786
$ 67,079,200
76
1
1047
2003
984
1039
1353
$ 75,758,772
66
0
922
2002
1035
1141
1111
$ 72,979,601
72
0
963
*Actual construction valuation is higher
* *Includes 387 units at Avalon at Lexington
Square
and 13 units at Jefferson Union
Explicit Breakdown of 2006 Building Permits
New Units- Residential ............ 77* Repairs /Alterations ......................212
New Units- Commercial ............ 1** Stoves .... ..............................9
Additions— Residential ............ 135 Swimming Pools .......................... 5
Additions- Commercial ............. 1 Roofing /Siding .........................313
Miscellaneous ................... 357 Garages /Carports .........................8
Decks.......................... 38 Sheds ................................... 3
*Includes 13 buildings (387 units) at Avalon and Lexington Square, 5 buildings (13 units) at Jefferson Union, and 59 new single -fam-
ily houses (46 of which were replacements of demolished houses). "Cumberland Farms at 324 Marrett Road
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 69
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) and
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC)
ROLE of HATS: To represent the interests of Bedford,
Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln in matters pertaining to
Hanscom Field and developments in the surrounding area
and to review and comment on proposed projects to state,
federal, and regional agencies.
APPOINTED to HATS by the Board of Selectmen to repre-
sent Lexington: Selectman Jeanne Krieger, Stew Kennedy,
Conservation; and Margaret Coppe. APPOINTED to HATS
by the Planning Board: Tony Galaitsis. The HATS Chair
rotates annually between the four towns. In 2006, Lincoln
chaired HATS.
ROLE of HATS (Environmental Subcommittee): To assist
HATS with the review of environmental impacts associated
with airport activities.
APPOINTED to HATS ES by the Board of Selectmen to rep-
resent Lexington: Cochairs Julian Bussgang and Richard
Canale
ROLE of HFAC: To act as an advisory commission with
regard to Hanscom Field for review of issues of land use,
noise, and transportation and to provide communications
between the surrounding towns and Massport in matters
pertaining to Hanscom Field.
APPOINTED to HFAC by the Board of Selectmen to represent
Lexington: Hank Manz; Michael Barrett, alternate. Other
members represent other communities and various interest
groups. Grady Wheaton and Margaret Coppe represent neigh-
borhood associations, and Melodee Wagen filled the League of
Women Voters position. The position of Chair rotates between
the four towns. In 2006, Lexington chaired HFAC.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Linear Air, which offers chartered jet flights that can be
booked like commercial flights, announced their intention
to increase their fleet by the purchase of 30 jets. B and M
continued to offer scheduled commercial flights. There
were no further developments concerning possible sched-
uled air freight operations.
• Massport announced in 2005 its plans to lease Hanger 24,
the former MIT hanger, to Crosspoint, a fixed -base oper-
ator catering to private jets. The proposed development
includes a 60,000- square -foot hanger, 13,000 square feet
of passenger area, 18,000 square feet of office space, park-
ing for 100 cars, and a 30,000 - gallon above - ground fuel
storage tank in the Pine Hill section of the airfield with
access from Virginia Rd.; this development was not con-
templated in the 2005 Environmental Status and Planning
Report (ESPR) and accordingly has not had the benefit of
an environmental review. Completion of the Crosspoint
terminal would increase the capacity for jet activity 50%
over 2004 levels. The citizen's organization Safeguarding
the Historic Hanscom Area's Irreplaceable Heritage
(Shhair) took action to seek appropriate environmental
review by filing a notice of project change with the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. The petition
was denied, ignoring the potential environmental impacts
of siting a terminal capable of dramatically increasing air
and ground traffic on a little -used side of the airfield.
Subsequent analysis revealed that the proposed terminal
and fuel tanks were sited in Concord on the aquifer for
Bedford's water supply. HATS Selectmen filed a fail -safe
petition with the Massachusetts Environmental Protection
Agency (MEPA) to oblige Massport and Crosspoint to
participate in a review that would provide protection for
Bedford's water supply. Massport responded that review is
not necessary. On December 20, 2005, MEPA denied the
request to ensure local review of a critical watershed. The
events associated with Crosspoint typify Massport's con-
tinued refusal to take environmental impacts seriously and
MEPA's reluctance or inability to hold Massport account-
able. For these reasons and the absence of realistic aviation
growth scenarios on which to base environmental impacts,
HATS opted not to participate in the 2005 ESPR.
Crosspoint engineers met with Concord officials in late
spring 2006 to discuss environmental impacts and safety
concerns of the proposed development. Subsequently,
Crosspoint withdrew its plans to enter into a lease with
Massport for development of Hanger 24.
Hanger 24, the MIT hanger, has had a rich role in aero-
nautical research. During the period from 1948 to 2001,
significant advances in radar and guidance systems were
developed at the site. Hanger 24 has been placed on the
inventory of historic sites in Massachusetts and is a candi-
date for listing on the National Registry of Historic
Buildings. The site has been proposed as the future home
of the Massachusetts Air and Space Museum. Massport
has temporarily put on hold plans to develop the hanger
as a j et terminal.
A subset of the ES, a collection of technical experts of
national stature, made several recommendations to
improve the quality and ease of data interpretation of
Massport's new Noise Monitoring System. Specifically, the
subcommittee requested that noise monitors in Lexington
and Concord be moved to locations where background
noise would not obscure measurements and that the
Website include a loud event counter to highlight single
noise events. Massport declined to implement these
improvements because of budget considerations.
HATS devoted considerable attention to examining
opportunities for regional cooperation. Concord shared its
experience operating a municipal electric utility. Sara
Arnold doffed her Massport hat and donned her
Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee hat to
describe the 25 -year history of Lexpress operation, a far
more robust minibus system than enjoyed by the other
HATS communities. Gordon Feltmann, Bedford
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HATS and HFAC continued from previous page
Selectman, described the role the Metropolitan Planning
Organization plays in prioritizing the allocation of federal
highway funds for local transportation initiatives.
Developments on the Air Force Base (AFB) included the
retirement of Colonel Tim Ceteres, Commander of the
66th Air Base Wing, who skillfully guided Hanscom AFB
through last year's Base Realignment and Closure process.
Colonel Tom Schuckebier has replaced him. The Air Force
is proceeding with the privatization of base housing.
Nearly 850 units, all in Lincoln, will be demolished and
replaced by more - modern accommodations for base per-
sonnel and their families.
LexHAB - Lexington Housing Assistance Board
ROLE: To provide affordable housing for low- and moder-
ate- income families, to administer the Muzzey
Condominium resale restrictions, and to consult with other
town boards on privately constructed residential develop-
ments containing affordable units. Lexington Housing
Assistance Board (LexHAB) has 53 dwelling units that are
rented under one -year leases: 34 attached units (10 one -bed-
room, 21 two - bedroom, 3 three - bedroom units in four
developments) and 19 scattered site dwelling units (1 one -
bedroom, 2 three - bedroom, and 10 four - bedroom single -
family homes plus 3 two - family three - bedroom duplexes) .
Rental income covers the operating expenses and capital
requirements. No funds come from the town budget.
Lexington Center Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen and business community
on managing change in the center to ensure its long -term
viability while preserving its historical significance and
the integrity of adjacent neighborhoods.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Cochairs
Jerome Smith and Sheila Watson, Anne Cuervo, Kathy
Field, Elisabeth Harvey, Frederic Johnson, Howard
Levin, Jerold Michelson, Daphne Politis, Gant Redmon,
Joan Zahka. Selectman liaison Richard Pagett.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continued work on connectivity Action Plan (to
increase current parking effectiveness through better
paths, lighting, landscaping, etc. between town lots
and center).
• Worked on NStar parking lot enhancements (in con-
junction with Department of Public Works (DPW),
Town Manager, and Town Meeting) .
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for overlapping 2-
year terms: Marshall Derby, Donald Wilson, David Eagle,
William Hays, Gerald Howell, Martha Wood, and William
Kennedy. Selectmen liaison Norman Cohen. Office Manager
Joan Wall.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Minuteman Regional High students and staff completed
the construction of the two - family house on Rangeway in
conjunction with the Lexington Rotary Club. All funding
for construction comes from LexHAB.
• Pursuant to agreement between the Town and the developer
of 336/338 Bedford Street, one of the three - bedroom units
was transferred to LexHAB, and one was purchased.
• Initiated CVS embankment and stairway enhance-
ments between Depot parking lot and CVS lot (in con-
junction with DPW, Design Advisory Committee,
Historic Districts Commission, Town Manager, etc) .
• Continued work on center sidewalk enhancements (in
conjunction with multiple committees, DPW) .
• Promoted Cary Hall restoration as a performance
venue (Community Preservation Act funds) .
• Encouraged citizens to support Lexington's businesses
to maintain a vital town center.
• Worked with Doran 9s Greenhouses and the DPW to
plant and maintain the flower barrels in the center of
Town.
• Communicated with DPW regarding needs of center
for upkeep and cleanliness, ensuring effective use of
resources.
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Lexington Housing Authority
ROLE: To provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable
housing for low- to moderate - income individuals and fami-
lies. To work with residents and the community to improve
living standards for the poor.
ELECTED to 5 -year terms: Chairman Nicholas
Santosuosso, Commissioner Leo P. McSweeney, Vice -
Chairman Robert N. Cohen, Assistant Treasurer Leona W.
Martin, and Treasurer Melinda Walker.
APPOINTED Executive Director Ann C. Whitney, by the
Board of Commissioners, and Commissioner Robert N.
Cohen, by the Governor, all other members elected.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Administered 330 units of affordable and low - income
housing for elderly, family, handicapped, Section 8 Choice
vouchers, and Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
project -based vouchers.
• Designated a High Performer by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
• Through Department of Housing and Urban Development
Capital grants, able to resurface streets and parking areas
and replace heating systems at Countryside Village and
scattered sites.
• Managed the Concord Housing Authority for a year while
Concord searched for an Executive Director.
Metropolitan State Task Force
ROLE: To work with counterparts in Belmont, Waltham,
the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) , and Division
of Capital Management 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 resizes
• 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 approximately
54 acres for a golf course, Lexington will develop a campus
site of approximately 23 acres for housing, and the balance
of the tract, approximately 254 acres, will remain open
under the stewardship of the MDC.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Joyce Miller,
Natalie Riffin, David Williams, Richard Canale, and Jeanne
Krieger.
Seated from left to right: Treasurer Melinda Walker,
Director Ann C. Whitney, Asst. Treasurer Leona W Martin.
Standing from left to right: Vice - Chairman Robert N.
Cohen, Chairman Nicholas Santosuosso, Commissioner
Leo R McSweeney.
Local residents are encouraged to apply for affordable
housing. Look for applications and locations of the
Housing Authority developments at www.lexington-
housingauthority.org.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• With the approval of the Local Initiative Petition by the
Division of Housing and Community Development, all
387 units on the site will be added to the Town's 40B
inventory. The successful rezoning concludes the work of
the Task Force, which has strived for more than a decade
to ensure that Lexington's affordable housing needs are
met while preserving surrounding open space, a project
that met Smart Growth tenets before the term was even
coined.
• Lexmedia, the Town's non - profit local access cable
provider, is pursuing moving their studio to the lower level
of Kline Hall, which the developer will renovate as "shell "
space.
• The property was conveyed to Avalon Bay in June 2006.
Building permits have been pulled, with the Town initiat-
ing some of the mitigation payments.
• As its last official act, the Task Force commented on the
management plan to include the open space under the con-
trol of the Division of Conservation and Recreation in the
Beaver Brook Reservation.
• The opening of Avalon Square is scheduled for 2007.
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Lexington Housing Partnership
ROLE: To promote and support affordable housing activi-
ties and to recommend appropriate actions to the Board of
Selectmen and the Planning Board. No funds come from the
Town's budget.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for overlapping 3-
year terms: Chair Bob Bicknell, Vice Chair Kenneth
Kreutziger, Secretary Harriet Cohen (Fair Housing and
Human Relations Committee) , Jeri Foutter, William
Carlson, Julia Duncan, Caroline Eaton, Florence Baturin,
Mary Haskell, Gay Godfrey, Thomas Harden, Arthur Katz,
Betsey Weiss, Iris Wheaton, Ingeborg MacDougall, Winifred
McGowan, Paul Linton, Martha Wood (LexHAB) , Robert
Cohen (Lexington Housing Authority) , Gregory Zurlo
(Planning Board) . Selectman liaison Norman Cohen,
Conservation Commission liaison Richard Wolk, Council on
Aging liaison Paul Lapointe.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provided support for an accessory apartments bylaw.
• Supported adoption of the Community Preservation Act.
• Supported providing funds from the WestMetro HOME
Consortium for the Supportive Living, Inc. Douglass
House project for survivors of traumatic brain injury.
• Supported efforts to create and adopt an inclusionary zon-
ing bylaw to require an affordable housing component for
all new projects of three or more housing units.
• Supported the Battle Green Inn conversion, with its three
affordable units for sale at 70% of area median income.
• Developed a concept for purchasing deed restrictions at
the sale of smaller homes to make them available to mod-
erate- income first -time homebuyers. Through the
Lexington Housing Foundation, acquired consultant ser-
vices to define the parameters for applying the concept in
Lexington. Promoted a pilot project with the Community
Preservation Committee to test the viability of the deed
restriction concept.
• Participated in workshops on educating citizens about
affordable housing and funding sources for affordable
housing development, including the Soft Second Loan pro-
gram.
• Participated on the Land Use subpanel of the Lexington
Center Collaborative to explore the permitting of afford-
able residential use in the center.
• Provided materials to the town explaining the Mass
Housing Municipal Mortgage Program, which is specifi-
cally designed to help town employees purchase a home in
the town where they work with no down payment.
• Promoted awareness of the need for affordable housing in
Lexington through posters, presentations, and the print
media.
• Began operation of a Website at www. LexingtonHousing
Partnership. org.
Seated from left to right: Inky MacDougall, Mary Haskell, Florence Baturin, Bob
Bi ckn ell, Julie Duncan, Ken Kreutziger, Arthur Katz. Standing from left to right: Greg
Zurlo, Martha Wood, Betsey Weiss, Winifred McGowan, Chris Eaton, Bill Carlson,
Paul Linton, Harriet Cohen.
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Traffic Mitigation Group
ROLE: To coordinate review of traffic - related issues result-
ing from new development and oversees implementation of
mitigation activities. Working with input from other town
committees, to identify priority areas for transportation
improvements, negotiates traffic mitigation measures as
part of project review process, and make recommendations
to the Board of Selectmen pertaining to expenditures for
mitigation commitments. To administers contracts for miti-
gation projects and monitors execution of Transportation
Demand Management plans.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for a length of term consis-
tent with members' applicable Board or Committee term
length: Judith Uhrig, Board of Appeals; Richard Canale,
Planning Board; Jeanne Krieger, Board of Selectmen; Dave
Cannon, Scott Schilt, Gail Wagner, town staff. Ancillary
reviewers: Laura Cecere, Elaine Dratch, Sudhir Murthy, and
Jerry Van Hook.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Starwoods Hotels Special Permit— Mitigations suggested
and negotiated during the property rezoning attached as a
condition of the Special Permit.
Hartwell Avenue Safety— Discussion of the safety con-
cerns on Hartwell Avenue, primarily considerations for
bicycles and pedestrians along the roadway. There are
many problems with access, including queuing of vehicles
entering the Air Force Base, the needs of businesses and
property owners, and environmental constraints.
Article XII of the Zoning By -LawIn process of review-
ing the current bylaw and Planning Board policies for
transportation demand management so as to be able to
advise the Planning Board as to suggested changes, partic-
ularly examining the thresholds for when traffic studies
will be required and the types of mitigation to be imposed.
Improvements were discussed during the monthly meet-
ings for the following: M arrett/Spring/B ridge streets inter-
section, Avalon Bay at Lexington Square (Metropolitan
State redevelopment) , Concord Avenue /Waltham Street
Intersection, Belmont /Lexington /Waltham Study, and
Montessori School.
Senior Center Action Plan Committee
ROLE: To review and assess the programmatic and space
requirements developed by the Council on Aging (COA)
for the Senior Center; to review and assess senior center
site options identified in earlier siting committee reports
and identify one as acceptable for further pursuit; to
establish a budget and timeline for the design and com-
pletion of construction of a new Senior Center.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Marilyn
Campbell, Marian Cohen, Maria Constantinides, Laura
Kole, Paul Lapointe, John Rossi, and Mary Lou Touart.
Liaisons: Duke Bitsko, Conservation; Tom Griffiths,
School Committee; Charles Hornig, Planning; Richard
Pagett, Selectmen; and Shirley Stolz, Capital Expenditures.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Committee determined that:
- The COA will require about 20,000 to 24,000 square
feet to support Senior Center programs and 4,000
square feet for the Supportive Day Care facility.
- Neither the existing Muzzey Senior Center nor the
Supportive Day Care facility at 22 Mill Street meet
current or long -term needs.
- Of the 15 previously identified sites, only four were
deemed available for further consideration at this
time. Each of the four presented challenges and com-
plications, but the best option was felt to be to ren-
ovate the current Senior Center to house the
Supportive Day Care program and Social Services
offices and house a new Senior Center in the former
Munroe School building. Apart from the Munroe
School, there do not appear to be any town -owned
sites or existing buildings that will meet the CONs
needs within a reasonable time frame.
The Committee recommended in February 2006 that:
- The Board of Selectmen determine before the 2006
Annual Town Meeting how the former Munroe
School can best serve the community.
- If the Munroe Center should be used for Senior
Center purposes, a feasibility study should be autho-
rized at the 2006 Town Meeting to develop cost esti-
mates for necessary renovations.
- If the Board determines that the Munroe Center
should be used for some purpose other than COA
programs, it should immediately establish a new
committee to identify and acquire an appropriate
site for a new Senior Center from a private party.
Although the Board took no action when the report was
presented in February 2006, it subsequently committed
to selecting a site by December 2006.
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Conservation Commission
ROLE: To admin-
ister and enforce
the Massachusetts
Wetlands Protec-
tion Act (M.G.L.
Ch. 131, s.40)
and the Wetland
Protection Code
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$75,404 $82,585
Expenses
Community Development Budget
Personnel
Full Time
2*
2*
Part Time
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L e x i n g t o n had 2 full -time staff for only 3 months in
(Chapter 130; for- 2005 and 2 months in 2006.
merly Lexington
General Bylaw Article XXXII) ; to promote and develop nat-
ural resources; to protect the Town's three watersheds and
associated waterways and wetlands; to acquire and manage
open land for passive recreation; to create buffers; and to
provide corridors for wildlife. The Commission's responsibil-
ities include performing site visits; holding hearings and meet-
ings with applicants, abutters, property managers, state and
town boards, committees, and subcommittees; issuing per-
mits; managing conservation areas; protecting waterways
and wetlands; and educating the public.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager with the approval of
the Selectmen for overlapping 3 -year terms: Chair Joyce
Miller, Vice Chair Philip Hamilton, Angela Frick, David
Langseth, Duke Bitsko, Richard Wolk, and Stewart
Kennedy. Associate Commissioners: Don Kozak,
Community Gardens; David Williams, Land Acquisition;
Susan Solomon, Tree Bylaw Committee (all former commis-
sioners) ; and Kay Tiffany, Hanscom Area Towns
Committee. Karen Mullins, Director of Community
Development /Conservation Administrator. Michelle
Boissoneault resigned as Conservation Assistant in February
2006, and Adam Bossi was hired in October 2006.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and acted on 25 Notices of Intent, 4 Abbreviated
Notices of Resource Area Delineation, 34 Requests for
Determinations, 21 Requests for Amendments to Orders of
Conditions, 10 Enforcement Orders /Violations, 21
Certificates of Compliance, 2 Extension Permits, and 3
Conservation Restriction drafts. Held 130 public hearings
and performed on -site inspections and monitoring for these
and all other on -going projects.
• Held several public hearings to receive comments about
the use of conservation land by people with dogs; as a
result, the Conservation Commission formed the
Conservation Land Use by People with Dogs
Subcommittee to make recommendations to the
Commission on potential solutions. Adopted several rec-
ommendations of the subcommittee; including installing
signage at conservation area entrances outlining dog walk-
er responsibilities; communicating with all registered dog
owners in Lexington via an insert with the annual dog
license mailing; contacting Websites and authors who
Front, left to right: Philip Hamilton, Joyce Miller, Karen
Mullins, Stewart Kennedy. Rear, left to right: Angela Frick,
David Langseth, Adam Bossi
identify Lexington conservation areas as dog parks; and
amending conservation area rules to forbid any person to
possess, be in control of, or be responsible for more than
three dogs while on conservation land.
Assisted the Department of Engineering in the third year
of implementation of the Town's National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater
General Permit Notice of Intent for Discharges from Small
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems to comply with
federal permit requirements under the NPDES Storm
Water Program. The key elements of the Notice of Intent
include incorporating best management practices for six
minimum controls (public education /outreach, public par-
ticipation /involvement, illicit discharge detection/elimina-
tion, construction site runoff control, postconstruction
stormwater management, and pollution prevention /good
housekeeping for municipal operations) , establishing mea-
surable goals and a 5 -year schedule for achieving goals,
and designating responsible party(ies) .
Monitored permit compliance at the following major sites
(on- going) : former Metropolitan State Hospital (solid
waste remediation, parkway construction, and Avalon Bay
Communities) , Brookhaven, Lexington Christian
Academy, Starwood Hotel (Sheraton) , Pine Meadow
Farm, Patriot Partners (Raytheon) , and Fiske School.
Members represented the Conservation Commission to
the following committees: Community Preservation
Committee, Lexington Housing Partnership, Minuteman
Bicycle Advisory Committee, Senior Center Siting
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Conservation Land Inventory
Summary 1964 - 2006
Year(s) Voted /Given
Acres
Total Cost
Fed. Reimb.
State Reimb.
Net Cost to Town
Total Land Acquisition
1345.1
5,382,786
335,406
1,199,031
3,843,349
Cataldo Reservation
7 4'84*
5.4
6,150
6,150
Great Meadow Expansion
`74'82
1.9
3,857
3,857
Lillian Road at Munroe Brook
`92
1.1
transfer
Orchard Crossing
`88'89#
8.5
gift
Whipple Hill
`63'66 - 7'74'77 *'94 #'95#
121.0
142,489
47,487
35,020
59,982
Bowman Park Expansion
`75
1.2
18,000
9,000
9,000
Daisy Wilson
`78
8.0
75,995
37,997
37,998
Dunback Meadow
`65- 6'72'77 -8- 9'80 -1 *#
170.5
3749147
879100
87,050
199,997
Liberty Heights
`74*
5.5
99596
49618
49978
West Farm
`66'76'77'85*
12.8
323,000
12,100
310,900
Brookhaven
`89#
3.3
gift
Concord Avenue Area
7 1'79 #'94#
30.7
1029890
499534
539356
Hayden Woods
69'77 -8'81 *'03
79.2
157,598
689304
38,540
45,754
Juniper Hill
`70'72'74#
28.4
1209413
569872
639541
Metropolitan State Hospital
`73#
6.2
gift
Philbrook Terrace
`89#
2.0
gift
Waltham Line
`77*
12.0
transfer
Waltham Street Farms
`72'76 -7 *#
41.5
300,450
154,225
146,225
Upper Vine Brook
72'75- 6'95 *'03*
48.7
1219443
55,803
65,640
Lower Vine Brook/Pinard Woods `68- 9'75'78 - 9'81'85 *#
98.5
339,235
429069
147,200
149,966
Munroe Brook Pond
`85#
3.1
gift
Pheasant Brook Estates I
`85'89#
4.6
gift
Pheasant Brook Estates II
`90#
29.7
gift
Shaker Glen
`73
16.8
85,636
41,143
44,493
Tower Park Expansion
`87
2.3
1809000
1809000
Chiesa Farm
`76'85
23.1
19592,500
46,125
195469375
Hammer Hill
`79
0.9
gift
Parker Meadow
`76'79'80
17.7
237,000
60,000
177,000
Willard's Woods Expansion
64'66'677 9 *'95 *'02#
104.2
116,786
32,906
17,997
65,883
Woodland Bird Sanctuary
`89#
7.2
gift
Burlington Strip
`71'77*
8.6
106,097
106,097
Paint Mine
7 5'77*
35.5
89811
2,000
69811
Simonds Brook North
`70'76 -7'82#
57.7
2919736
38,526
1319600
1219610
Simonds Brook South
`68'70'79
20.7
499028
19,014
12,006
18,008
Turning Mill Pond
`77'78'85#
9.7
59000
59000
Turning Mill Road
`89#
4.4
gift
Hastings Sanctuary
`71
1.7
6,000
6,000
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
191 *
9.3
transfer
Cranberry Hill
`77
24.6
73,929
15,201
58,728
Fiske Hill
`78'84*
10.2
transfer
Idylwilde
`75
9.4
2009000
1009000
1009000
Katandin Woods
`77'80'89#
37.5
1859000
85,000
100,000
Tophet Swamp
`81 *
25.5
transfer
Sutherland Woods
`95*
24.9
transfer
Brown Homestead
`95*
6.0
trade
Augusta Land
`96
8.0
150,000
150,000
Hennessy's Field
99*
10.0
transfer
Hartwell Avenue
03#
4.1
gift
Myrna Road
03#
0.8
gift
North Street
05*
24.4
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 0.1 acre. Boston
Edison Company
licenses 26.4 acres.
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Conservation Commission continued from previous page
Committee, Tree Bylaw Committee, and Middlesex
County Land Use Task Force.
Managed more than 1340 acres of conservation land with
the help of volunteer Land Stewards, Eagle Scouts, and the
Department of Public Works. Approved the following
Eagle Scout projects: reconstruction of the Willard's
Woods campfire pits and boardwalk improvements at
Willard's Woods and Diamond School. Coordinated a
core group of active Land Stewards referred to as Land
Steward Directors to provide assistance in managing con-
servation areas and promoting conservation areas.
Sponsored William Brumback, Conservation Director of
the New England Wildflower Society, to present his
"Controlling Invasive Plants" program at the Annual
Spring Land Stewardship meeting. Secured a Department
of Conservation and Recreation Recreational Trails
Grant, through the assistance of the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, to fund supplies and materials to construct
bridges, boardwalks, and trails at Dunback Meadow
Conservation Area, and held Work Days for volunteers to
do the construction.
Continued to provide a greater level of service, pursuant to
state and town wetland laws, than in prior years.
Increased development, including additions and major
" tear downs, " usually has a severe effect on adjacent
brooks and streams. Runoff from roofs, driveways, and
fertilized lawns is the major cause of stream pollution and
flooding because all drainage is directed to the nearest
waterway. To help minimize development effects, especial-
ly in environmentally sensitive areas, the Commission
approached landowners to encourage them to preserve
their open land by donating or selling it to the Town or by
placing it under a conservation restriction.
Community Preservation Committee
Financial Summary - 2006
Property Tax Surcharge Revenues (Est.) $2,300,000
Donation 20,000
Total Revenues 293209000
Town Meeting Appropriations /Allocations
1. Open Space
2. Historic Preservation Reserve
Reserve 230,000
Reserve 45,000
Police Station Alterations
100,000
Cary Hall Vault Alterations
60,000
Fire Station Alterations
100,000
Hancock Clark House Study
25,000
Lexington Depot Alterations
44,000
Cary Hall Vault Alterations
60,000
3. Community Housing
Reserve 230,000
4. Administrative Budget 259000
Total Appropriations and Reserves 9199000
Balance 194019000
Community Preservation Committee
ROLE: To review and recommend Community Preservation
Act (CPA) projects for open space, affordable housing, his-
toric preservation, and recreation that are submitted to the
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for Town
Meeting's approval. Town Meeting has the final vote on all
CPA projects.
The CPA statute (M.G.L. c. 44B, as adopted by Lexington
Bylaw Sections 23 -27 of Chapter 29 of the Code of
Lexington) permits the Town to impose a surcharge of up to
3% of the real estate tax levy, as determined annually by the
Board of Assessors, which surcharge will be matched by
state funds in varying proportions (currently 100 %) . The
funds so raised may be used for the acquisition, creation,
and preservation of open space; the acquisition, preserva-
tion, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic resources; the
acquisition, creation, and preservation of land for recre-
ational use; the acquisition, creation, preservation, and sup-
port of community housing; and the rehabilitation or
restoration of open space, land for recreational use, and
community housing that is acquired or created with CPA
funds. CPA funds may not be used for routine maintenance
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Standing from left to right: Richard Pagett, Norman Cohen,
Leo McSweeney, and Joel Adler. Seated left to right: Wendy
Manz, Sandra Shaw, Marilyn Fenollosa, and Betsey Weiss.
Missing: Richard Wolk.
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or operating costs. The statute requires that at least 10% of
the annual expenditures be used or reserved for open space
and land acquisition, 10% for historic preservation, and
10% for affordable housing. The remaining 70% may be
applied across these initiatives, as well as for acquiring, pre-
serving, and creating land for recreational use.
Voters approved the CPA at the annual town election on
March 6, 2006. The first state match will be received on
October 15, 2007, and is estimated to be approximately
$2.3 million. All property- owning residents receive an annu-
al $100,000 exemption from the surcharge on the assessed
valuation of their real estate, and households in Town that
qualify for low- to moderate - income housing are entitled to
a full abatement of the CPA surcharge.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with
the terms of the CPA, for terms expiring on June 30, 2007:
Chair Betsey Weiss (Housing Partnership) , Marilyn
Fenollosa (Historical Commission) , Richard Wolk
(Conservation Commission) , Leo McSweeney (Housing
Authority) , Wendy Manz (Planning Board) , Sandra Shaw
(Recreation Committee) , Joel Adler (at large, appointed by
the Board of Selectmen) , Norman Cohen (at large, appoint-
ed by the Board of Selectmen) , and Richard Pagett (at large,
appointed by the Board of Selectmen) .
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Developed and wrote the CPC project application, which is
available on the town website and in the Selectmen's office.
• Developed a CPC town Website page with the Town
Management Analyst's help.
• Assisted the Town Finance Director in writing the Town of
Lexington Board of Assessor's Taxpayer Information Guide
on CPA for FY07 that was sent to homes in July 2006.
• Began developing a CPC Needs Assessment Report to
assist in project development and analysis.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen and other town boards and
departments on issues that concern bicycling and related forms
of human - powered transportation; to work with surrounding
communities in developing a regional network of safe and effi-
cient interconnections; and to promote these modes of travel as
safe and healthful alternatives to the automobile.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Stew Kennedy,
Harvey Bingham, John Frey, George Gagliardi, Marita
Hartshorn, Abe Shenker, Mike Tabaczynski, Jerry Van
Hook, and Jim Wichmann. Liaisons: Hank Manz,
Selectmen; Sandra Shaw, Recreation; and Richard Canale,
Planning. Lifetime member: Jere Frick.
Met frequently and held three public hearings in 2006
(March 30, October 5, and December 14) .
Reviewed and recommended three projects for the consid-
eration of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting's $60,000 for
implementation of environmental controls in the Cary
Memorial Building vault, $100,000 for interior renova-
tions of the Lexington Police Station dispatch room; and
$100, 000 for renovations to the Lexington Fire Station on
Bedford Street. Town Meeting approved all three projects.
Reviewed and recommended three projects for the consider-
ation of the 2006 Special Fall Town Meeting: $25,000 for the
preparation of a historic structure report for the Hancock -
Clarke House, $44,000 for the construction of a freight ele-
vator in the Lexington Depot Building, and $60,000 for the
installation of moveable shelving in the Cary Memorial
Building vault. Town Meeting approved all three projects.
Reviewed 13 projects for the 2007 Annual Town Meeting:
preparation of a Center Playfield drainage improvements
study; restoration of Munroe and the Old Burial Grounds;
installation of a fire monitoring system at three historic
houses; replacement of the Buckman Tavern boiler; update
and expansion of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources
Survey; window replacements at Greeley Village (senior
affordable housing) ; preparation of a historic structures
report for the East Lexington Library; preparation of a fea-
sibility study for the restoration of Cary Hall as perfor-
mance space; implementation of unifying town signage for
the historic houses and Town Green; funding for the
Douglas House project at 7 Oakland St (housing for brain -
injured persons) ; West Lexington walking /bike trail path
study; Muzzey Condominium structural study; and an
affordable housing deed restriction program. The 13 pro-
jects will be voted on in early 2007 for recommendation to
2007 Annual Town Meeting. Two additional projects deal-
ing with the purchase of open space for conservation land
may also be reviewed before Town Meeting.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Organized volunteer help and conducted spring clean -up
along the Lexington stretch of the Minuteman Bikeway.
Continued light pruning and brush removal along the
Bikeway and on the Town's other bike paths, as needed,
throughout the year. Members served as primary stewards
of their sections of the Bikeway, thus providing close
scrutiny for problems throughout the year of the entire
Lexington portion.
• Working with the Department of Public Works (DPW) ,
identified and prioritized Bikeway maintenance needs for
DPW. Conducted a survey of missing and damaged signs
along the Bikeway for the DPW to address. With help from
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Bicycle Advisory Committee continued from previous page
Friends of Lexington Bikeways, advised DPW on repair of
Bikeway bollards and repainting of pavement stop signs at
road intersections. Fielded citizens' concerns about safety
and visibility at several Bikeway- roadway intersections
and coordinated with DPW to correct problems.
Continued efforts to obtain approval for changes to lane
markings on Hartwell Avenue to improve safety for bicy-
clists and pedestrians, as well as for motorists. To this end,
worked closely with Police, Engineering, Planning, DPW,
the Traffic Mitigation Group, and the Sidewalk
Committee and so advised the Selectmen. Continued to
liaise with interested parties at Lincoln Lab who are advo-
cating this. Interest remains high within the Committee to
achieve resolution of this serious safety problem.
Completed the large trail - improvement project, started in
2005, in Dunback Meadow. In cooperation with the
Conservation Stewards and as one in a series of projects to
improve connections between schools and neighborhoods,
this state grant- funded project resulted in an all - season
trail system connecting Bowman and Clarke Schools and
heretofore separated neighborhoods.
Submitted a grant application to the State Recreational
Trails Program for funds for a 2007 trail improvement
project in the Lower Vine Brook and Meagherville conser-
vation areas.
Continued researching maps and doing site -walks on
Town land and over easements leading to town land, par-
ticularly near schools, as part of on -going efforts to iden-
tify and develop safe walking and bicycling routes for par-
ents and school children.
Joined with Conservation Stewards, the Conservation
Commission, and the Recreation Committee to propose a
Community Preservation Act project for 2007. Phase 1 of
this project would result in a master plan for a West
Lexington Greenway Corridor, threading through all the
Town's conservation areas west of I -95 and having as its
centerpiece a bicycle - pedestrian trail connecting the
Minuteman Bikeway and the Battle Road Trail in the
Minuteman National Historical Park.
• Continued coordinating with the Center Committee and
the Historical Society to develop mutually compatible
plans for improvements in the Depot area and near the
center parking lot.
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From left to right: Stew Kennedy, Sandra Shaw, Rich
Spencer, Marita Hartshorn, Hank Manz, John Frey (in
front), Mike Tabaczynski (behind), Harvey Bingham, Dick
Canale, Abe Shenker and Jerry Van Hook.
Continued outreach to other communities and groups work-
ing to establish bikeways and rails -to- trails conversions,
leveraging lessons learned from the hugely successful
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Continued participation in
the state legislature's Rails /Trails, Bicycle, Pedestrian caucus
meetings and participated in the State Executive Office of
Transportation's update of plans for the statewide bicycling
network. Participated in the Metropolitan Area Planning
Council Transportation Advisory Committee's Belmont,
Waltham, Lexington Sub -Area study.
Joined with the departments of Public Works, Engineering,
and Conservation in oversight of the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority's 2006 sewer relining project along a
portion of the Minuteman Bikeway.
Continued to Support the Sidewalk Committee and the
Traffic Mitigation Group by providing an active member
as a liaison to each.
• Through several members' active participation, provided
close liaison with Conservation Stewards' work.
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Social Services Department
Expenditures
COA Payroll
FY06
FY05
$114,587
$128,960
COA Expenses
$134,802
$1647441
Youth Services
$ 46,535
$ 36,888
Developmentally Disabled
$ 14,839
$ 14,839
Veterans' Payroll
$ 35,358
$ 33,853
Veterans' Expenses
$ 22,981
$ 18,381
Personnel
Full Time
6
7
Part Time
5
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ROLE: To provide a variety of social services, including
direct client services, support and referral related to basic
needs, promotion of health and well - being, advocacy, edu-
cational and family support programs, cultural outreach,
and recreational programs for residents of all ages and back-
grounds. In collaboration with other town and school
departments, community groups, and government agencies,
to identify works to provide appropriate programs and ser-
vices in a professional manner that respects the dignity of all
individuals served.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director Lauren
McSweeney, March 2004.
The Social Services Department is located in the Senior
Center at 1475 Massachusetts Avenue in the Muzzey
Condominium building. The location has been advanta-
geous for users of the Senior Center and the Social Workers,
considering that the majority of the services provided by the
Department are for senior citizens. With the 2004 addition
of a Youth and Family Services Coordinator to the staff, the
Department is now able to provide services to resident of all
ages. The building is accessible to persons with disabilities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Thanks to further development of the Department's Senior
Health Monitor team, consisting of the Social Services
Nurse, the Social Services Coordinator, and the Supportive
Day Care Director, provided for collaborative services for
health assessments and appropriate referrals, develop in-
home care plans, make regular visits to people in their
homes, and provide limited nursing services as appropri-
ate.
Provided outreach and advocacy services to approximate-
ly 2,730 individuals.
Through the Adult Supportive Day Care program, provided
support to 68 individuals and respite for their families. With
encouragement from the Board of Selectmen and the Council
on Aging Board, the program opened a fifth day, providing
services to clients Monday through Friday each week.
• Enrolled 37 eligible homeowners in the Senior Tax Work
Program, with departments across Town using the exper-
tise of participating seniors. Seniors gave 3,512 hours of
service to the municipality in exchange for a reduction in
their real estate tax bills.
• Continued as supporting participants of Central
Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. An average
of 27 people from Lexington are employed and receive
services from this program.
• Worked in cooperation with Minuteman Senior Services
to provide 19,679 Meals on Wheels and 3,910 congregate
meals at the Senior Center.
• Provided more than 383 hours to seniors in need of assis-
tance preparing their tax returns, with volunteers trained
by AARP.
• With volunteers trained through Minuteman Senior
Services, provided health benefit counseling to 334 indi-
viduals through the SHINE program. This number reflects
a 40% increase from last year, largely due to assistance
provided to seniors making choices about Medicare Part D
enrollment.
• Managed Senior Center programs and operations.
Professionals and volunteers led groups dealing with
finance; health; physical fitness; fine and applied arts;
poetry; local, national, and international government; cur-
rent events; dance; music; travel; day trips; computers;
film; history; spirituality; and games. Staff successfully
focused on further development of Health and Wellness
programming, which program participants indicate they
are interested in.
• Mailed 47,364 newsletters, collated monthly by Senior
Center volunteers.
• Continued recommendation of families for assistance to
the Trustees of Public Trusts through the Human Services
Fund and the Fund for Lexington. Funds for the Human
Services Fund are disbursed directly through the Social
Services Department, and Fund for Lexington requests are
submitted through the department to the fund committee.
• Provided staff support and coordination to the Council on
Aging Board, the Human Services Committee, the Fair
Housing and Human Relations Committee, the
Commission of Disability, the Friends of the Council on
Aging, the No Place For Hate Committee, and the Youth
Services Council.
• Presented Shirley Stolz with the Minuteman Cane Award
for her many years of outstanding dedication and service
to Lexington. A reception was held in her honor at the
Senior Center.
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Council on Aging
ROLE: As an advisory committee to the Department of
Social Services, to recommend policies to support and advo-
cate for seniors with regard to their changing social, educa-
tional, and health - related needs.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Marian Cohen,
Betty Borghesani, Shirley Buck, Bob Edwards, Dan Fenn,
Paul Lapointe, Leo McSweeney, Frieda Oliner, Nicholas
Santosuosso, and Jane Trudeau.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Through the efforts of the Senior Center Action Plan
Committee, presented to the Board of Selectmen prelimi-
nary findings on program and space requirements for con-
struction of a new Senior Center. A final report requested
that the Board of Selectmen designate a site and establish
a budget and timeline for the design and construction of a
new Senior Center.
Human Services Committee
ROLE: To review the provision of social services
to citizens of Lexington and to assess their ade-
quacy; to make policy and program recommenda-
tions to the Board of Selectmen about new or
amended services.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair
William Blout, Robert Dentler, Sarah Conklin,
Pamela Joshi, Ellen McDonald, Herbert
Wassermann, and Selectmen liaison Norman
Cohen. Staffed by Social Services Coordinator
Kelly Magee.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Completed a collaborative study of the services
available to assist " Disconnected Persons in
Lexington " : individuals or households who lack
supportive connections with relatives, friends,
and community. Data were collected from more
than 16 town departments and agencies in
Lexington and neighboring communities that
provide help to Lexington residents. Results
indicated that 150 to 300 Lexington individuals
and families were in need of basic services such
as shelter, food, transportation, and health. The
Committee found significant gaps in programs
and access to and coordination of services.
• Submitted recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for
their annual goal- setting exercise in July. Recommendations
included implementation of a town -wide reverse 911 system
and continuing efforts for a new Senior Center.
• Supported a proposal submitted by the Muzzey High
Condominium community requesting Community
Preservation Act funding for a study of the building's con-
dition.
• Supported the efforts of long -time resident Mary Gillespie
as she coordinated the creation of Lexington Remembers,
a cable television program documenting history in the
community.
• Long -time Council on Aging Board member Don Graham
resigned from the board for health reasons. His valuable
contribution to the Board will be missed, as his input was
always appreciated.
Seated from left to right: Sarah Conklin, William Bl o u t, Herbert
Wasserman. Standing from left to right: Ellen McDonald, Kelly Magee,
Norman Cohen, Robert Dentler. Not Pictured: Pamela Joshi.
In a presentation to the Selectmen in June, recommended
short- and long -term solutions encompassing three cate-
gories of need: (1) dissemination of information and
improved access to services, (2) planning and coordination
of resources, and (3) implementation of specific programs.
Specific recommendations called for the Social Services
Department to prepare and disseminate a "Social Services
Guide, " an online Resource Directory, or both; a phone
line connecting residents directly to the Department; and a
regionally coordinated, collaborative approach with agen-
cies of surrounding towns; for the Board of Selectman to
establish a planning group to develop placement alterna-
tives for homeless persons and families when the Battle
Green Inn is demolished; and for the schools, Town, and
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community groups to provide after - school transportation
for students and a youth center to reach at -risk youth.
In the fall, worked with the Social Services Department,
schools, and Clergy Association to implement some of
these specific recommendations, including development of
an online resource guide, transportation for students, and
a community -based meal.
Commission on Disability
ROLE: To ensure that people with disabilities are fully inte-
grated into all aspects of the Town and that all can fully par-
ticipate seamlessly and without barriers. The Commission
makes recommendations concerning the implementation of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the Town.
Members review and recommend town policies as they
affect those with disabilities and provide information, guid-
ance, and technical assistance to individuals and agencies.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Victoria
Buckley, Susan Cusack, Charles Burt Cole, Hank Manz,
Michael Martignetti, Leonard Morse - Fortier, and Francine
Stieglitz. Staffed by ADA Coordinator Kelly Magee.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Collaborated with other town committees (including
Design Advisory Committee, Historic Districts
Commission, Lexington Center Committee, Sidewalk
Committee, and Tree Committee) and the Department of
Public Works to provide recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen regarding sidewalk materials that are suitable
for all citizens, because conventional brick is not user -
friendly for people with disabilities. Considerations
include vibration criteria, rolling resistance, and slip resis-
tance. These discussions continue into next year as a pilot
sidewalk segment is being planned in the center.
• Presented at Town Meeting about access problems with
conventional brick sidewalks.
• Collaborated with Town Engineer to make Cary Hall
more accessible, especially the Bird Room, as well as to
improve the sound system for citizens with hearing impair-
ments.
• Assisted the Sidewalk Committee in reviewing sidewalk
safety and accessibility, especially concerning the Safe
In December, endorsed the efforts of the Youth Services
Council to build town youth and family services, starting
with town funding for a community outreach position.
Began a review of town services for seniors with an eye
toward evaluating senior services relative to those provid-
ed in other communities and making recommendations to
the Selectmen in 2007.
Routes to School project. Requested that sidewalk inven-
tory include where curb cuts are missing and where there
are impediments to safe access (such as utility poles and
trees placed in the center of sidewalks) .
• Continued to investigate how to balance needs of people
with disabilities with historical preservation concerns.
• Worked with other town committees and businesses on
projects concerning access. Several businesses were very
cooperative and accommodating: Jasmine Sola, Berman's,
and Upper Crust.
• Continued to develop plans for future changes to make all
public buildings fully accessible by prioritizing the list of
public buildings that still need to be renovated for ADA
compliance, focusing on safe entry, paths of travel, and
restroom access.
• Met with Capital Expenditures Committee to plan pro-
jects within the capital building envelope budget.
• Attended meetings of the newly reorganized Design
Review Team to be more proactive in ensuring that new
programs and buildings are seamlessly accessible.
• Talked with Town Manager Carl Valente about the need
for the Commission on Disability to be involved earlier in
the project planning process and how to best facilitate this.
• Discussed the need to become part of the approval check-
off process for allocations for Common Victualler Licenses
and building permits.
• Defined the Commission's challenge for the future as being
advocates for those with disabilities; providing education
to raise consciousness about the rights of people with dis-
abilities; and ensuring full and seamless inclusion for all
citizens in town events, programs, and projects.
Page 82 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington Youth Commission
ROLE: To provide and promote community service activi-
ties for the town's high school students.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair Nancy Lee
Barter, Beverly Kelley, Doug Lucente, Sean Maloney, Kathy
Litchfield, Maria Kostorizos.
APPOINTED by the Chair: President Kristina Hankins;
Vice - President Melissa Lehman; Co- Secretaries Kate
Cerundolo, Haley Busa; Treasurer Kevin Schuster, Team
Captains John Bienkowski, Alicia Maestri, Devin Shaw,
Kate Wilson; Youth Members Alicia DiFronzio, Andrew
Ding, Kaitlyn Foley, Ben Fonseca - Moreria, James Gallagher,
Joey Hankins, Jacklyn Harvell, Greg Johnson, Julie
Langseth, Ned Lehman, David Maestri, Graham Marvin,
Audrey McCullough, Ryan McNabb, Rachel McNeill,
Meikle Paschal, Seth Politi, Eric Simmons, Ben Smith, Alex
Sullivan, Amanda Ting, Rachel Villari, Olivia Wilson
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fall and spring clean -up for the Lexington Youth
Commission island, planting new flowers and shrubs
• Halloween decorations around the center in October
• Turkey deliveries to families in need with the Rotary Club
• December toy drive for families in need in Lexington
• Delivered holiday and Valentine's Day dinners to
Lexington seniors for Council on Aging
• Storytelling and games to first and second graders in ele-
mentary schools in September and January
• Handed out 5,000 American flags to children along the
Patriot's Day parade route and won first prize for parade
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Graham Marvin, Greg Johnson, Team Captain: Devin Shaw, Jaclyn Harvell, Team Captain: Kate
Wilson, Eric Simmons, Meikle Paschal, David Maestri, Ned Lehman, Amanda Ting, James Michael
Gallagher, Alex Sullivan, Adult Advisor: Sean Maloney, Joey Hankins, Kaitlin Foley, Team Captain:
John Bienkowski, Team Captain:Alicia Maestri, Julie Langseth, Rachel Villari, Ben Fonseca- Morerra,
Andrew Ding, Ben Smith. Bottom row: Adult Advisor: Kathy Litchfield, Adult Advisor: Doug
Lucente, Chairwoman:Nancy Barter, President:Kristina Hankins, Co- Secretary:Katie Cerundolo, Co-
Secretary: Haley Busa, Treasurer: Kevin Schuster. Missing Members: Vice President: Melissa Lehman,
Seth Politi, Olivia Wilson. Missing Adults: Beverly Kelley, Maria Kostorizos
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 83
Cary Memorial Library
ROLE: To
provide the
Lexington
community
with materi-
als, res-
Expenditures
FY06
FY05
$1,372,783
$1,400,313
Payroll
Expenses
$ 347,692
$ 276,859
Personnel
Full Time
24
25
Part Time
2 5
2 3
Circulation
647,554
614,698
ources, and
services that
promote life-
long learn-
ing and cultural enrichment; to provide collections in a vari-
ety of formats to a culturally and educationally diverse pop-
ulation; and to provide a knowledgeable, responsible staff
to facilitate the retrieval of information and use of the
Library's resources.
The governing body of the Library, 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, and Selectmen and School
Committee members.
APPOINTED by the Trustees: Director Connie Rawson.
The Trustees elect the Executive Committee: Chair Scott
Burson, Tom Diaz, Jeanne Krieger, Richard Pagett, Norman
Cohen, and Howard Jaffee. In March, Helen Cohen was
elected to the Executive Committee, and Norman Cohen
replaced Scott Burson as Chairman. In October, Rabbi
Howard Jaffee was elected Vice Chairman.
State Certification and Library Funding
Cary Memorial Library achieved certification status for fis-
cal year 2006 and was eligible to receive state aid of
$35,554.
The Library complied with all standards except for
Materials Expenditures. By Massachusetts's law, Lexington
is in a population group that must spend 13% of its total
budget on collections or risk a reduction in or total loss of
state funding. In FY06, Cary Library spent 12% of its total
operating budget on the Library's collections, which result-
ed in a 12% reduction in state aid. The total expended was
$240,166. Of that amount, the Town contributed $53,370.
The remainder came from private sources and fines.
Materials expenditures that fall below 10.4% result in a
loss of certification and state funding. Decertification usu-
ally results in the lack of interlibrary loan service. Also,
cardholders may lose borrowing privileges in other towns.
Although there is a waiver process in place for a part of the
state requirements, there is none for this component.
In Lexington, the Town relies substantially on private fund-
ing to meet its 13% obligation to the collections. In FY06,
these sources accounted for $186,796. A most significant
private source of funding is the Trustees' endowment,
which was valued at $873,433 as of November 31, 2006.
The endowment is down significantly from $2,082,000
accrued before the building renovation. With the endow-
ment less robust than it used to be, the Library's ability to
generate non -tax revenue to meet the 13% standard has
become increasingly difficult. Although private contribu-
tions, including gifts from the Friends and the Cary
Memorial Library Foundation, have become of growing
importance, the ultimate responsibility to meet certification
requirements rests with the Town.
Adult and Young Adult Services
• Reference librarians answered more than 3,300 questions
per month, an increase of 10% since 2005. The busiest
time continued to be Sunday afternoon.
• More than 4,500 people per month used the library's
Internet connections, both wired and wireless.
• The library's Door -to -Door delivery program averaged 16
deliveries a month to patrons who are unable to visit the
library.
• Young Adult programming continued to grow and
expand, adding a summer film program as well as offer-
ing films on school half days and adding the Dance Dance
Revolution programs to the already popular Halloween
Ball, Tales Told By Teens, and author visits. There are 27
Teen Advisory Board members ranging in age from 13 to
18.
• With funds from the Cary Memorial Library Foundation,
the library purchased two databases for patrons to access
from home: downloadable audio books and the Rosetta
Stone language courses. There have been more than 1, 000
downloads of online audio books since the library's sub-
scription began in June 2006.
• During National Library Week, a series of programs was
produced on "Cary Memorial Library - What's in it for
You? " Sessions on technology and business resources
were especially well received.
• In February, artists chosen by the Art Selection
Committee began mounting monthly displays in the three
library gallery spaces. The exhibits and the artists' recep-
tions have proven to be popular with the public.
• Study rooms were used an average of 298 times per
montha 43% occupancy rate.
Circulation Department
Circulated 353,605 items from the adult collection, an
increase of 4.6% over last year.
Added a touch - screen self - checkout terminal that has
been popular; the self - checkout terminal was used for
nearly 10% of the items checked out.
Registered 2,523 new library patrons.
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Cary Memorial Library continued from previous page
Resource sharing between libraries in the Minuteman
Library Network continued to be a significant part of
library service. This year, Lexington loaned 31,104 items
to other libraries in the network (an 18.7% increase over
2005) and borrowed 63,193 items from those network
libraries (a 7.9% increase over 2005) .
Children's Services
• Circulated 293,949 items, 45% of the Library's total cir-
culation and an increase of 6.2% over circulation in
2005; 3,567 books and 518 audio - visual items were
added to the Children's Room collection, including 1,394
items donated through the Friends of Cary Memorial
Library.
• Children's Room staff answered 6,792 reference ques-
tions, registered 857 new borrowers, mounted 70 topical
book displays, and created 25 children's program flyers
and newsletters and 15 children's book lists.
• 1,199 patrons used the Children's Room Internet termi-
nal, and 1,689 used the children's CD -ROM terminal.
• 14,605 patrons attended 314 children's programs. This
figure includes the 1,409 participants in the Summer
Reading Program, which encouraged children and their
families to spend a total of 27,160 hours reading.
• A wide range of special events served infants through ele-
mentary school -age students, including movies, sing -a-
long programs, story times, craft programs, book discus-
sions, creative writing, knitting, book illustration, live
animal shows, magic and storytelling performances, and
the fifth annual Library Truck Day. A Scrabble Cub was
offered cooperatively with the Lexington Recreation
Department.
Holdings Information
Technology
During National Library Week in April, Library technol-
ogy staff, along with patrons and school library staff,
hosted a forum on the future of library resources:
"Beyond the Printed Page." Staff also presented to busi-
ness owners a demonstration of available technology in
the meeting room, which was well attended.
Through the generosity of the Cary Memorial Library
Foundation, a document camera and a SmartBoard were
purchased for use with other audiovisual equipment in
the meeting room. Use of our equipment increased dra-
matically this year; there were more than 300 meetings or
events in the Library at which audiovisual equipment was
used to enhance presentations.
Comcast donated a cable modem to the Library in July, a
gift that has allowed guest Internet access to be channeled
through a broadband connection, effectively increasing
available bandwidth and speed to our patrons who bring
their own Internet -ready equipment to use in the Library.
There were 13,112 visits to the Library's website,
www. carylibrary. org, from PCs outside the Library.
The Library received an average of 1,875 telephone calls
per month. Of these, calls to the three public service desks
averaged 1,630 per month.
Personnel
Four long -time staff members retired: Louise Clark (18
years in Circulation) , Laura Kulin (20 years as Branch
Supervisor) , Judy Adams (21 years in Reference) , and
Deborah Baer (14 years in Reference) . Assistant Director
Nanci Milone Hill resigned, and Kathleen Quinlan was
selected as the new Assistant Director. Public
Service /Technology Librarian Sharon Pei resigned, and
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Adult
FY07 FY06
Children's
FY07 FY06
Total
FY07 FY06
Books
130,140
134,267
71,653
74,541
201,793
208,808
Print Periodicals
663
785
119
113
782
898
Audio
6,729
7,310
2,065
2,620
8,794
9,930
Videocassettes /DVDs
5,774
6,553
2,136
2,099
7,910
8,652
Materials in Electronic Format
15
19
466
3 0 2
481
321
Materials in Microform
7,306
7,394
0
0
7,306
7,394
Miscellaneous (e.g., kits,
framed art work, puppets,
slide sets, films, filmstrips)
0
1,583
164
164
164
1,747
Totals
1509627
1579911
769603
799839
2279230
2379750
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Katherine Leppanen joined the staff in this position. Rosa
Tsai and Catherine Ghorbani j oined the staff as Reference
Librarians. Jennifer Webb, a Library Assistant who had
earned her MLS while working at the library, was select-
ed as Bibliographic Services Librarian. Two part -time
staff members filled full -time vacancies, and four part -
time vacancies were filled.
Friends of Cary Memorial Library
• Contributed $12,000 to the adult book and audiovisual
budget and $4,200 to Children's Room programs. Helped
purchase a movie performance license that enables the
library to show popular feature films. The Friends' semi-
annual sales of gently used books, coordinated by Phyllis
Brooks, generate these much - appreciated funds.
• Sponsored five evening programs, including author pre-
sentations and musical events, and hosted a popular
film /discussion series.
• Purchased museum passes and discounts.
Lexington Council for the Arts
ROLE: To invite applications each year for grants that
support various cultural activities in Town. To assess
requests and grant awards.
The Local Cultural Programs and Pass Programs are an
integral part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a
state agency that provides allocations to each of
Massachusetts' 351 cities and towns. Lexington's allo-
cation was increased from $3390 in 2005 to $4230 in
2006. Of the 39 grant applications received, requesting
$24,216, the Council approved partial grants totaling
$3905 that subsidized attendance by students in the
Lexington Public Schools at a wide range of regional
arts events and other workshops and performances. The
Council also raises funds from private sources to pro-
mote the arts in Lexington.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Barbara
Ciampa, Secretary Janet Post, Treasurer Mary Trometer,
Jackie Hawkinson, Bill Janovitz, and Jonathan Cue.
Resignations were received from long- serving members
Alan Adolph, Marian Kilson, and Joan Reddy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continued recruitment of volunteers to enhance the
Council's membership.
• Encouraged early and coordinated applications for
school Pass grants.
Facilitated and purchased outdoor sign for East
Lexington Branch Library.
Supplied more than 100 volunteers who worked nearly
3,000 hours to help keep the library running smoothly.
Betsy Allen and Linda Cohen ably coordinate this essen-
tial program.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation
• Fundraising activities enabled the transfer of more than
$110,000 during FY06 to fund materials, databases, pro-
grams, and building campaign projects.
• Worked with library staff members to create community
surveys on adult programming and children's services.
These surveys generated more than 500 responses.
• Worked with library staff to plan and publicize National
Library Week activities.
• Sponsored the "Mind- Body" weekend of events, includ-
ing demonstrations, discussions, a guided meditation, and
author signings.
• Established subcommittee to reinstate the Patrons
Fund.
• Administered the Emma Lou Dimmock Fund prize to
Lexington High School student William Goldie.
• Two members attended the board and committee
training program sponsored by the Board of
Selectmen and the Town Manager.
• Continued discussion with Cary Library personnel for
earmarked gift. A
From left to right: Janet Post, secretary; Jonathan Cue,
Jackie Hawkinson, Mary Trom e ter, treasurer; Bill
Janovitz, Barbara Ciampa, chairman.
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Recreation
ROLE: To plan
and administer
public playgrounds
and recreational
facilities in the
Town and to
Expenditures*
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$496,697
$484,084
Expenses
$928,109
$844,761
Personnel
Full Time
5
5
Seasonal/
175
175
Part Time
Fund through user fees (including Pine
education for all
expand and pro-
mote recreation,
leisure activities,
play, sport, physi-
*Financed by the Recreation Enterprise
cal fitness, and
Fund through user fees (including Pine
education for all
Meadows Golf Course). Indirect transfers
citizens.
are not included. In addition, the Recreation
Enterprise Fund contributes $100, 000 per
APPOINTED by
year toward the Lincoln Park debt service,
the Town
$100, 000 for services provided by the Parks
Manager: Chair
Department, and approximately $22,000
Rick DeAngelis,
toward employee benefits.
Vice Chair Richard
Thuma, Sandra Shaw, Bob Boudreau, and Wendy Rudner. Staff
Director Karen Simmons, Assistant Director Sheila Butts, and
Superintendent of Public
Grounds David Pinsonneault.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Served 132,033 participants through recreational pro-
grams and Pine Meadow, Golf Course.
• Increased numbers of participants in pre- school, youth,
and teen programs; adult gym; kindergarten soccer; moms
softball league; adult water exercise and aerobics programs
at the Town pool; summer camp; and clinic programs.
Increased numbers of recreation programs offered, swim-
ming hours at pool and Old Reservoir, and number of vol-
unteers assisting with Recreation programs and activities.
• Permitted 50,955 hours on ball fields and updated Field
Use and Permitting Policy for all user groups.
• Completed renovation of the Rindge Avenue playground
equipment and fencing.
• Completed tennis and basketball court reconstruction at
the Adams School site.
• Succeeded in obtaining the appropriation of capital
monies at the 2006 Town Meeting to fund:
- Hydrology study at Pine Meadows Golf Course, which
was begun in fall 2006.
- Removal of the dilapidated playground facility and
equipment at the center playground and installation of
a new, up -to -date playground and equipment. Project
completed in November 2006.
- Development of an infrastructure study of the Town
pool complex.
• Developed various new programs, including opening the Old
Reservoir to non - residents, RAD self - defense classes for
women, NIA exercise programs for adults, Red Cross Guard
Start Program, Science Adventures and self - defense pro-
grams for children, and youth and adult tennis tournaments.
• Continued partnerships and collaborations with the
Lincoln Park Sub - committee and with Minuteman Tech at
Pine Meadows Golf Course. Partnered with the Youth
Services Council and the Social Services, Police, and
School Departments to offer Middle School Early Release
Day Programs and with Cary Library to facilitate a Youth
Scrabble Club.
• Received a Sun Protection Grant in partnership with the
Health Department and the Massachusetts Recreation and
Park Association and a National Cancer Institute Pool
Cool Grant to promote sun safety and skin cancer aware-
ness. Received a U.S. Tennis Association Tennis in the
Parks Grant to promote community tennis programs.
• Sponsored evening adult indoor soccer and basketball at
Diamond Middle School, adult basketball and j ogging and
family night gym at the high school field house. Facilitated
the summertime Nike Field Hockey Camp and Boys
Lacrosse Camp at Lincoln Park.
Recreation also appreciates the many partnerships that have
been developed to better serve the recreational needs of our
citizens. These include Lexington Youth Lacrosse, Lexington
United Soccer Club, Lexington Little League and Babe Ruth
League, LBH Pop Warner, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts,
Sutherland Park Committee, Lincoln Park Subcommittee,
Friends of Rindge Park, Bicycle Advisory Committee, LHS
Helping Hands, Minute Man Regional High, and other
town departments, such as the schools, library, conservation,
and public works.
Front from left to right: Karen Simmons, Director of
Recreation; Rick DeAngelis, Chair; Robert Boudreau.
Second row from left to right: Wendy Rudner, Sandra Shaw,
Richard Th uma, Vice Chair. Rear from left to right: Dave
Pinsonneault, Superintendent of Public Grounds, Sheila
Butts, Asst. Director of Recreation.
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ROLE: To
Expenditures
FY06
FY05
improve the quali-
ty of the
Liberty Ride
Lexington tourist
Payroll
$25,723
$26,167*
experience for vis-
Expenses
$69,883
$52,100*
itors and the
Personnel
Town by coordi-
Seasonal
15
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nating the efforts
of state, regional,
*All expenditures for the Liberty Ride were
and local organi-
covered by operating revenue and dona-
zations.
tions. There was
no cost to the
taxpayers.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Kerry
Brandin, Dawn McKenna, Susan Bennett, Richard Canale,
Bill Scouler, Bebe Fallick, Chuck French, John Ott, Paul
O' Shaughnessy, and Lou Sideris. Mary Jo Bohart was
appointed in the fall to represent the Chamber of
Commerce. Dawn McKenna, the former Selectmen Liaison,
was appointed and elected to chair the Committee in
October, a position held for the previous three years by
Kerry Brandin, who will continue as a member. Selectmen
liaison Richard Pagett. Liberty Ride Program Coordinator
and Director of Battle Green Guides Masha Traber.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Operated the fourth season of the Liberty Ride at no
expense to the Town. By the end of FY06, revenues
exceeded expenses slightly, which accounted for a break -
even operation for the first time in its four years of oper-
ation.
• Launched the fifth season of the Liberty Ride, expanding
operations into May with the program. The Liberty Ride
continues to attract visitors from across the country and
around the world. Starting operation in May enables vis-
itors from states that begin their summer holiday in May
to take advantage of the Ride before the busy tourist sea-
son in Massachusetts. This year, the Committee has been
working on developing a supply of authentic costumes to
enhance the appearance of the guides. The charter pro-
gram continues to expand. Because of the amount of
work in the off season, the Liberty Ride Coordinator will
be paid a small stipend throughout the off season. The
, .
From left to right: John Ott; Richard Canal e; Dawn
McKenna; Mary Jo Bohart; Kerry Brandin, Chairman Paul
O'Shaughnessy, Lou Sideris. Richard Pagett, Selectman;
Bebe Fallick; and Masha Traber, Liberty Ride Coordinator.
Missing from photo: Susan Bennett.
Liberty Ride trademark protection was extended to
include the uses that have occurred to date. Further uses
are being reserved, because we anticipate the introduction
of clothing and goods for sale in the coming seasons.
Continued management of the Battle Green Guides pro-
gram. The guides continue to be an important part of the
tourist experience. They are now available as a resource
to tourists on a regular basis between April and October.
Continued to work on providing consistent directional
signs to help guide visitors to the Town's historic sites and
attractions. It is hoped that this project will get underway
this year. In addition, we have been working with the
Center Committee and the committee concerned about
engine idling to remove excess signs in Lexington center.
In the coming year, improvements should occur in center
signage.
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Cary Lecture Series Committee
ROLE: To provide a variety of free, educational, and enter-
taining events open to all citizens of Lexington in accordance
with the will of the Cary sisters.
APPOINTED by the Moderator: Chair Nancy Shepard,
Barbara Palant, Lawrence Kernan, and associate member
John Rosenberg.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• As part of our 2005 -2006 season, held our first program
for 2006 in February at Cary Hall. The program was
"Jazz, Rock `n' Roll and More: Sources and
Transformations, " which featured Ray Green and his
band Night Shift. The focus was on tracing contemporary
American music from Africa up the Mississippi and on to
New York and Los Angeles. The Lexington High School
Jazz Combo also performed.
• Held the first program of our 2006 -2007 season at the
National Heritage Museum in September. The topic was
"The War of Faith and Science: Is There a Resolution? "
The speaker was Dr. Chet Raymo, a Stonehill College pro-
fessor and former Boston Globe columnist.
• In October, hosted WBUR commentator Bill Littlefield
spoke at the National Heritage Museum on "Why Being a
Sportswriter is the Best Job in the World. "
• Wrapped up the year in December at the National
Heritage Museum with former United States Poet
Town Celebrations Committee
ROLE: To plan
Expenditures FY06 FY05
and carry out
Expenses $25,000 $24,300
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, Suzanne Barry, Paul
Campbell, Sally Fisher, Mary Gillespie, Jo -Anne Granger,
Sondra Lucente, Henry Murphy, Sandra Podgorski, Charles
Price, Jr. Subcommittee: Paul Jenkins, Julie Miller, William
Mix, John Rossi, James Shaw. Honorary Members: C. Jean
Coates and Marion Snow. Selectman liaison Norman
Cohen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Pa trio ts' Day — Monday, April 17, 2006
Jason Fishman, Lexington High School Senior Class
President, led the Youth Parade and served as master of cer-
emonies for the ceremonies on the Battle Green after the
parade. Reverend Arnold Colletti, St. Brigid's Parish, gave
the invocation and benediction. Lexington High School stu-
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Barbara Palant, Larry Kernan.
Laureate Robert Pinsky speaking on "Why Do People
Crave Art? "
• Continued our mission to bring to Lexington a range of
cultural experiences that might not otherwise be available.
We welcome suggestions for future programming.
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Front from left to right: Sondra L u cen te, Sandra V.
Podgorski, Robert J. Tracey, Julie Miller, Mary E. Gillespie.
Rear from left to right: Sally J. Fisher, Norman Cohen,
Henry C. Murphy, Paul W. Jenkins, Paul Campbell.
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dent David Collins sang the National Anthem. The follow-
ing awards were presented:
- Laura Sofen received the Cecil K. Harris Award from
the Lexington Minute Men Company.
- Susan Bennett was presented the Dan H. Fenn,
Jr. /Lexington Minute Men Company award.
- Karen Gaughan was presented the William P. Fitzgerald
Appreciation award, which is in honor of Fitzgerald,
who served on the Town Celebrations Committee for
20 years.
- Kirsten DiFronzo and Tom Irving were presented the
Youth Recognition Award.
- Shirley Bolton Hill Stolz was the recipient of the 2006
Minuteman Cane Award.
- Winston Flynn was presented the 2006 White Tricorn
Hat by Lexington Lions Club President David Fitch.
The 2006 afternoon Parade Theme was "Lexington - The
First Shot for Freedom. " Chief Marshal for the afternoon
Parade was Bill Kennedy. His Chief of Staff was Suzie Barry,
supported by Aides Sig Pullman, Bill Small, and Gordon
Barnes. Serving as the Spirit of ' 76 were Ryan Woodhouse
(flag bearer) , Molly Keeping (fifer) , and Dina Tyson (drum-
mer) .
The Town Celebrations Committee expresses its thanks to
the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, and
the organizations who contributed to the success of the
2006 Parade.
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2006
Chief Marshal Hank Manz, his aides, and members of
Lexington VFW Post 3007 led the Memorial Day Parade.
Members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts assisted with
wreath laying at Westview and Munroe Cemeteries, the
Lexington Police Department Memorial in front of the
Police Department, the Korean and Vietnam Memorial at
the Cary Memorial Building, the Soldiers Monument near
the Visitors Center, the Old Burying Ground, and the
Revolutionary War Monument on the Battle Green. Jason
Fishman, Senior Class President, read General Logan's
Orders of the Day and recited the Gettysburg Address at
Munroe Cemetery.
Reverend Peter Meek offered the invocation and benedic-
tion on the Battle Green. David Collins, accompanied by
the LHS Band, sang the National Anthem. Jeanne Krieger,
Chair of the Board of Selectmen, read the Governor's
Proclamation for Memorial Day. Captain James White,
USAF, gave the address of the day.
• Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2006
Chief Marshal was Captain Gresh Lattimore., USN (Ret).
His Aides were VFW Post 3007 members. Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts assisted with wreath laying at the
Korean /Vietnam Memorial in front of Cary Memorial
Building, the WWII Memorial near the Visitors Center, the
Soldiers Monument next to Buckman Tavern, and the
Revolutionary, MIA /POW Monuments on the Battle Green.
Colonel Tom Schluckebier, Commander, 66th Air Base
Wing, Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) , gave the address of
the day. Captain Jeremy Bastian, Chaplain, HAFB offered
the invocation and benediction. Alexandra Whitfield sang
the National Anthem to open the program, accompanied by
the high school band, with Jeff Leonard and Justin Armadi
conducting; she concluded the ceremonies with God Bless
America.
At the end of the ceremonies, the students presented all vet-
erans in attendance a floral tribute.
Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Committee
ROLE: To continue cultural exchanges between Lexington
residents and the town of Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, that
began in 1966. These cities were linked because each has the
distinction of being the birthplace of its country's indepen-
dence.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chair Ellie Noz, Gloria
Holland, Cheryl Ricci, Kathy Hestand, Carroll Ann Bottino,
Bill Noz, Alma MacDonald, Mike MacDonald, and Eva Gil.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• In July, five guests from Dolores Hidalgo visited
Lexington. Two of the guests, Jose and Brenda Azanza,
were the initial organizers of the program in Dolores and
of the first to visit Lexington in 1966. Activities included
a tour of Lexington center, including Cary Library; a day
in Rockport; several potluck suppers; and a traditional
July 4th barbeque.
In September, Bill and Ellie Noz and Steve and Linda
Curran visited Dolores Hidalgo for Mexico's
Independence Day festivities, which included luncheons in
historic colonial restaurants, a symphonic concert by the
orchestra of the University of Guanajuato, a welcome
reception hosted by the mayor of Dolores, a farewell can-
dlelight dinner, and a farewell breakfast accompanied by
mariachis.
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Communications Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Board of Selectmen on all aspects of
wired and wireless communication and data services to and
within the Town; to serve as ombudsman for town users of
such services; when stipulated by the Selectmen, to repre-
sent the Town in negotiations and during contractual/
license relationships with providers of those services; when
stipulated by the Selectmen, to monitor and evaluate com-
pliance of any Lexington- contracted Public, Education, and
Governmental (PEG) Access Corporation; to oversee any
network that includes municipal or school buildings; to
help set town regulations and review applications to the
Town for wired and wireless communications and data ser-
vices; and to advise the Selectmen and other town officials
on managing the Town's growing information - handling
needs and any supporting networks.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Jeanne Canale
(administrative operations), David Becker (technology and
Access Initiative) , David Buczkowski (legal and regulations) ,
Edmond Vail III (wireless and business), Jim Gonzalez (wire-
less and Access Corporation evaluation and coordination) ,
Maria Kieslich (marketing and project planning) , James
Akimchuk (access, production, and business operations) ,
James Baker (news media, network columnist, writer, and
editor) , John Rommelfanger (WiFi Initiative) . Selectmen liai-
son Jeanne Krieger.
Verizon License
Completed negotiations for a 15 -year, non - exclusive cable
television license to Verizon Corporation. Aside from the
financial details, which are similar to those negotiated with
RCN and Comcast, the other two cable operators in
Lexington, Verizon has agreed to two important conditions
in its Lexington license:
- It will rapidly complete build -out of its Lexington net-
work so that, within two years, it can offer service to
every home in Lexington (those served by aerial plant
and those served by underground plant) . This is the
shortest build -out completion period that Verizon has
offered in any of its Massachusetts licenses.
- It agreed not to challenge this Lexington license if future
laws or regulations allow federal or statewide licensing
for corporations like Verizon. This should give us long-
term cable licensing stability regardless of changes to the
U.S. or Massachusetts licensing environments.
The Committee is pleased that Lexington citizens will be
able to choose from cable TV and other services offered by
three cable operators, a benefit enjoyed by few municipali-
ties in Massachusetts.
Lexington Community Media Center, Inc.
(LexMedia) Town of Lexington PEG Access
Provider
Performed LexMedia's first annual performance evaluation
as provider of PEG access to the Town. The evaluation
included:
- A set of written questions and a series of meetings
between the Committee and LexMedia.
- A public hearing and a written report with recommen-
dations presented to the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee is working with LexMedia to address the
concerns raised by the evaluation.
Wireless Telecommunications
- Reviewed six wireless provider antenna applications for
compliance with the bylaws and made recommenda-
tions to the Selectmen.
- Undertook review of three additional new applications.
- Prepared a draft revision of the Wireless Application
section sequencing of the town bylaws for more efficient
provider preparation and town review for submission in
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Appropriation Committee
ROLE: To advise
the Town and
Town Meeting on
all fiscal matters.
Expenditures
Expenses
FY06
FY05
$ 848
$1,000
APPOINTED by the Moderator for overlapping 3 -year
terms: Chair Alan Levine, Vice Chair Deborah Brown, John
Bartenstein, Rod Cole, Richard Eurich, Paul Hamburger
(term ended in June) , Pam Hoffman, David Kanter, and Eric
Michelson. As of July, Michael Kennealy was appointed to
the Committee. Rob Addelson, Assistant Town Manager for
Finance /Town Comptroller, ex- officio member.
2006 Annual Town Meeting
Supported the following:
• Art. 17. By a vote of 8 -1, Operating Budget for school and
town operations, including the Town's assessment for the
Minuteman Regional High School 2006 -2007 school year.
The Committee unanimously opposed an amendment to
increase the public schools' budget by $674,877, the
increase to be funded by an increase of $674,877 in fees
for school - related activities and services. The Committee
also opposed, by a vote of 3 -2, a second amendment
proposing to increase the public schools' budget by
$177,216, the increase to be funded by an increase of
$177,216 in fees for school - related activities and services.
Finally, the Committee opposed, by a vote of 4 -1, an
amendment proposing that Town Meeting recommend
that the School Committee replace certain identified items
on the at -risk list contingent on an override vote by other
identified items. Town Meeting did not adopt any of the
amendments.
• Art. 18. Operating Budget for the Water, Wastewater
(Sewer) , and Recreation Enterprise Funds.
• Art. 19. Property Tax Exemption, increasing the property
tax exemption available to qualifying senior citizens.
• Art. 20. The adoption of a new reduced interest rate for
qualifying senior citizens who opt to defer part or all of
property tax due on their property under the Town's 41 A
tax deferral program.
• Art. 21. To rescind the Town's previous acceptance, in
2000, of a state statute governing and limiting relief avail-
able to qualifying senior citizens under a tax work -off pro-
gram, as a predicate to adoption of the Town's own pro-
gram (see Art. 22) .
• Art. 22. Appropriation of $25,000 for the Town's own
independent Senior Service Program, under which qualify-
ing citizens will be able to provide services to and work for
the Town on a part -time basis in return for wage payments
that will be credited to their property tax bills.
• Art. 23. The reauthorization and continuation of the
Department of Public of Works (DPW) Buried Containers,
the DPW Compost Operations, the CATV
Operations /Community Access (Lexington Community
TV) , and the Lexington Tree revolving funds with maxi-
mum authorizations of $33,000, $400,000, $75,000, and
$200,000, respectively.
Art. 24, Part A. By a vote of 8 -1, to accept a state statute
permitting the payment of an additional yearly retirement
allowance of $15 for each year of employment with the
Town (up to a maximum annual payment of $ 300) to a
veteran forced to take early retirement because of an
injury sustained while working for the Town.
Art. 24, Part B. By a vote of 7 -2, to make the additional
allowance permitted by the state statute retroactively
applicable to already retired and qualifying town employ-
ees for each year of retirement before Town Meeting's
acceptance of the statute.
Art. 25. Appropriation of $25,000 to pay administrative
and other expenses of the Community Preservation
Committee and reserve in the Community Preservation
Fund for future appropriation the total sum of $2,015,000
($230,000 to the Open Space Reserve, $230,000 to the
Affordable Housing Reserve, $25,000 to the Historic
Preservation Reserve, and $1,530,000 to the Undesignated
Reserve) .
Art. 27. For Recreation Capital Projects: by a vote of 7 -2,
the appropriation of $225,000 to remove and replace the
Robert Leathers Wooden Play Structure at the Center
Playground; by a vote of 9 -0, the appropriation of
$50,000 to fund an engineering study of the infrastructure
of the Center Pool Complex to obtain a list of recommen-
dations and cost estimates to repair and upgrade the facil-
ity; and, by a vote of 9 -0, the appropriation of $25,000 to
purchase equipment for Pine Meadows Golf Course.
Art. 28. Capital Expenditures for projects and equipment
totalling $3,027,000, including town buildings, street
improvements, sidewalk reconstruction, the design and
permitting of a subsurface methane gas mitigation system
for the former town landfill at Lincoln Park, new public
works equipment, upgrading and remodeling the
Lexington Police Station dispatch center, a new fire engine,
and rehabilitation and restoration of the vault for archiv-
ing town records located in Cary Memorial Building. The
Committee supported amendments proposing to reduce
the sum appropriated for sidewalk reconstruction from
$300,000 to $250,000 and to reduce the sum appropriat-
ed for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Lexington
Fire Station from $100,000 to $50,000 by votes, respec-
tively, of 9 -0 and 6 -3. Town Meeting did not adopt either
amendment.
• Art. 29. Appropriation of $900,000 for a continuing pro-
gram of water distribution improvements to upgrade and
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Appropriation Committee continued from previous page
keep current Water Enterprise Fund assets, including the
installation of new water mains and the replacement or
cleaning and relining of existing water mains.
• Art. 30. Appropriation of $500,000 to complete the pur-
chase and installation of an automated water meter read-
ing system for the Water and Wastewater (Sewer)
Enterprise Funds.
• Art. 31. Appropriation of $300,000 for a continuing pro-
gram to upgrade and keep current Wastewater (Sewer)
Enterprise Fund assets, including the installation, replace-
ment, and rehabilitation of sewer mains and sewerage sys-
tems.
• Art. 32. School Capital Projects and Equipment: to plan
for, remodel, reconstruct, and make extraordinary repairs
to and to purchase equipment for school buildings
($1,716,000) and for the purchase, upgrading, and instal-
lation of computer hardware and software ($400,000) .
• Art. 34. Appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved
Fund Balance as an " advance" against received but not yet
allocated grant proceeds to be applied to construction
costs for the Fiske School.
Art. 40. Appropriation of $2,650,000 to the Stabilization
Fund.
• Art. 41. Appropriation of $7,553 to pay unpaid bills for
goods and services rendered to the School Department for
FY05.
• Art. 42. To amend the FY06 Operating Budget by appro-
priating the total sum of $351,530 ($79,518 to public
schools from insurance proceeds, $197,520 to the Reserve
Fund from the Unreserved Fund Balance, $60,000 to
library expenses from library personal services, and
$14,500 to community development expenses from com-
munity development personal services) .
Opposed the following:
Art. 35. By a vote of 5 -4, the appropriation of $150,000
for engineering, construction, and related costs of a
municipal off - street parking lot on the unused portion of
NSTAR property located at Massachusetts Avenue and
Edison Way. Town Meeting approved the article.
2006 Special Town Meeting No. 1
Supported the following:
• Art. 2. Supplementary appropriation of $1,073,008 for
the Lexington Public Schools FY07 budget, in addition to
the amount previously appropriated at the 2006 Annual
Town Meeting.
• Art. 3. To amend the FY07 Water and Wastewater (Sewer)
Enterprise Funds operating budgets to reflect lower than
anticipated Massachusetts Water Resources
Administration assessments and a reduction in indirect
expenses charged to the funds for town services..
• Art. 4, Part A. Appropriation of $20,000 to the Historic
Preservation Reserve of the Community Preservation
Fund.
• Art. 4, Part B. Appropriation of $20,000 from the
Undesignated Reserve balance of the Community
Preservation Fund to fund an architectural study to devel-
op construction plans and specifications for the historic
restoration of the Hancock - Clarke House.
• Art. 4, Part C. By a vote of 7 -2, the appropriation of
$44,000 from the Undesignated Reserve balance of the
Community Preservation Fund for the installation of a
freight elevator at the Lexington Depot. Town Meeting
approved the article.
• Art. 4, Part D. Appropriation of $60,000 from the
Undesignated Reserve balance of the Community
Preservation Fund to purchase and install shelving for the
main vault archiving town records in the Cary Memorial
Building.
• Art. 6. Appropriation of $50,000 to the Lexington
Housing Assistance Board to be used in providing afford-
able housing in the Town.
• Art. 7. Acceptance of a state statute permitting the cre-
ation of a single, unified joint facilities department
through consolidation of the public schools' and Town's
maintenance functions.
• Art. 8. Supplementary appropriation of $11,000, in addi-
tion to the amount previously appropriated at the 2006
Annual Town Meeting, for the Town's Senior Service
Program.
2006 Special Town Meeting No. 2
Supported the following:
• Art. 2. Appropriation of $1,600,000 to fund the cost of
engineering and architectural services and studies to devel-
op plans and specifications for a new Department of
Public Works facility.
Planning and Budgeting for Future Years
In conjunction with the Selectmen, School Committee,
Capital Expenditures Committee, and municipal and school
staff, the Appropriation Committee evaluates and supports
the Town's current and long -range financial planning
processes. Its efforts include assessing the Town's current
financial condition and projecting free cash, expenses, and
revenues for future years. Presently, these projections encom-
pass FY08 and FY09. The Committee believes that this work
and the information these projections provide to the Town
are informative and necessary if the Town is to achieve and
maintain a proper, workable balance between operating
expenses, capital projects, and affordable tax rates.
The Town continues to face considerable fiscal challenges
and problems. The Committee will continue to work with
the Town's elected and appointed boards, and with staff, to
address and respond to the myriad challenges, problems,
and concerns involved in the ongoing budget development
and assessment process. As we have noted in past years, we
cannot emphasize too strongly the importance of minimizing
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Appropriation Committee continued from previous page
increases to annually recurring expenditure items when there
is little, if any, evidence of new or increased recurring rev-
enues to pay for them.
Staff Recognition
The Committee is especially appreciative of the extensive
and dedicated efforts of the Town's municipal and school
staffs. Despite, indeed because of, the severe constraints
placed upon them by these difficult economic times, they
nonetheless unfailingly perform far beyond the call of duty.
They fulfill their assigned duties, they interact with and
respond to citizens, and they assist and support, in effort and
time far in excess of " regular working hours," the Town's
Capital Expenditures Committee
ROLE: To receive from town boards and departments a list
of all capital expenditures that may be required within the
ensuing 5 -year period and to prompt them to undertake
appropriate planning for required future capital expendi-
tures; to consider the relative need, timing, and cost of these
projects, the adequacy thereof, and the effect these expendi-
tures 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: Chair Charles Lamb, Vice Chair Ted Edson, Roger
Borghesani, William Hurley, and Shirley Stolz. In June,
Charles Lamb was reappointed to his second 3 -year term.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Major School Construction: The new Fiske School is near
completion and will be occupied in late February 2007.
Fiske students were moved to the old Harrington school
building during construction of the new Fiske school. The
school is being constructed under a debt exclusion over-
ride of $32,150,000 approved by the voters in 2002 (for
the Fiske and Harrington schools) and a supplemental
appropriation of $1,575,000 approved by the 2005
Annual Town Meeting (approximately 40% of the total
cost to be reimbursed by the state) .
• Streets: Major neighborhood street reconstruction contin-
ues with funds from the $7,000,000 debt exclusion over-
ride approved in 2002; during the 2006 summer -fall con-
struction season, almost the entire fourth quadrant of
roads scheduled for work was repaved. The seven streets
that remain have been delayed because of unfinished
underground utility work on the street. This program,
which is in addition to the annual street resurfacing fund-
ed with Chapter 90 and tax levy revenues, has been on
track for its entire 4 -year construction schedule, with obvi-
ous improvements in road quality, performance, and
appearance.
elected and appointed bodies. The Appropriation
Committee is deeply indebted and grateful to these employ-
ees for their invaluable counsel, service and assistance.
Special Tribute
In June, Paul Hamburger ended his tenure with the
Committee and resumed the mantle of private citizen. The
Appropriation Committee is truly indebted to Paul for the
yeoman service he rendered on the Committee, for his quiet
and unassuming leadership, and for his inexhaustible knowl-
edge, diligence, and dedication. We cannot thank him
enough for all that he has done —for the Committee and for
the Town.
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From left to right: Ted Edson, Charles Lamb, Shirley Stolz,
Roger Borghesani, William Hurley.
DPW Facility Reconstruction: Design drawings for a new
DPW facility are in progress, with appropriation of an
additional $1.6M needed to bring the design and engi-
neering phase to "bid ready" construction documents
appropriated at the December 6, 2006, Special Town
Meeting. Funding for construction of the new facility is
anticipated to be requested in spring 2006 through a voter
debt exclusion.
Capital Stewardship and Planning for the Future: The
Town has an extensive infrastructure that requires con-
stant attention, repair, upgrading, and replacement.
Failure to attend to these assets results in unsafe condi-
tions, excessive repair costs, reduced productivity by
employees who must operate from substandard facilities
or offices, impaired quality of service (as in school or
recreational facilities), and other costs, which tend to
increase when maintenance and necessary investments and
updating are deferred. High - priority concerns include the
Department of Public Works equipment storage and main-
tenance facility and associated offices at 201 Bedford
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Street and the "White House," next to the police station,
now used as school administration offices. Longer term,
four additional elementary schools require upgrading, as
well as possible additional space. The Water and Sewer
Department must continually renew Lexington's under-
ground infrastructure. Roofs, electrical, and HVAC equip-
ment must be periodically replaced in all school and
municipal buildings. Playgrounds need safe equipment,
the pool complex requires periodic restoration, athletic
fields need constant attention, tennis courts need resurfac-
ing, and the golf course must be professionally main-
tained. Vehicles, from fire trucks and ambulances to snow
plows and dump trucks, need to be replaced. The
Committee also considers the future use and condition of
such important Lexington assets as East Lexington
Library, Munroe School (now in use as the arts center), the
future use of the old Harrington School, and the desire of
the Council on Aging for facilities suitable for its future
needs. The Town must stay the course, responsibly fund-
ing the support and maintenance of Lexington's infra-
structure.
Capital Appropriations for the 2006 Town Meeting
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 95
Title
Amount
Funding Source
Article 27a
Center Playground Replacement
$225,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5 yr)
Article 27b
Center Pool Infrastructure Study
$50,000
Recreation Enterprise
Article 27I
Pine Meadows Equipment
$25,000
Recreation Enterprise
Article 28a
Sidewalks
$300,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5 yr)
Article 28I
Building Envelope
Article 28Ia
Westview Cemetery Office Heating
$40,000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 28Ib
Capital Projects set -aside
$150,000
Tax Levy (Override)
Article 28Id
Fire Station Floor
$50,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 28Ie
Fire Station Drainage, Roof Repair
$50,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 28d
DPW Equipment
$435,00
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 28e
Street Improvements
$960,000
$500,000 Tax Levy; $460,000
Chapter 90
Article 28f
Street Drain Improvements (Mapping)
$60,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 28f
Street Drain Improvements (Construction)
$100,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 28g
Police Dispatch Center Renovation
$842,000
$742,000 Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr);
$100,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 28h
Replace Fire Engine E -1
$380,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 7yr)
Article 28i
Archives Environment Control
$60,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 29
Water Distribution Improvements
$900,000
Water & Sewer Enterprise
Article 30
Water Meters
$500,000
Water & Sewer Enterprise
Article 31
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
$300,000
Water & Sewer Enterprise
Article 32
School Capital
Article 32b
LHS Gym & Science Roof
$250,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 32b
Diamond Auditorium Roof
$60,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 32I
LHS Univent and Pipe Replacement
$493,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 32d
LHS Digital Temperature Controls
$200,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 32d
Diamond Digital Temperature Controls
$150,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 32f
LHS Bleachers
$45,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 32f
Clarke Bleachers
$45,000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 32g
LHS Auditorium Repairs
$293,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 32h
Bridge School Lockers
$120,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 32i
Technology
$400,000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 34
Fiske School Construction
$250,000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 35
Nstar Parking Lot
$150,000
Parking Meter Fund
Special Town Meeting 1 (November 29)
Article 2b
Hancock - Clarke House Restoration Study
$25,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 2c
Lexington Depot Freight Elevator
$44,000
Community Preservation Act
Article 2d
Archives Shelving
$60,000
Community Preservation Act
Special Town Meeting 2 (December 6)
Article 4
DPW Facility Design & Engineering
$1,600,000
Tax Levy (Bond)
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 95
Revenue Officer
ROLE: To per-
form the duties of
Treasurer and
Collector as out-
lined in
Massachusetts
General Laws
(M.G.L.) Chapter
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$1629446
1719648
Expenses
$ 609779
409738
Personnel
$155,000
Traffic Signal
Full Time
4
4
Part Time
1
1
41. As Treasurer,
to receive and disburse of all town funds as well as invest-
ment policies, debt, and, in conjunction with the Town
Manager, employee benefits. As Collector, issues and collect
all real estate, motor vehicle, personal property, and
water /sewer bills, as assessed.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Rosemary Ducharme,
2003.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Real estate tax collections totaled $91,339,654, including
collection of prior -year taxes. Outstanding accounts were
put in payment plans or subjected to tax title and the asso-
ciated foreclosure process.
• Personal property tax collections totaled $2,527,267.
• Motor vehicle excise tax collections totaled $4,233,625.
These bills were based upon information provided by the
Registry of Motor Vehicles. Overdue accounts were com-
mitted to the Deputy Collector, who, under M.G.L,
marked these accounts for license and registration non -
renewal.
• Water /sewer collections totaled $13,720,635.
• Investment income for all town accounts was $1,222,785,
of which $983,630 was credited to the General Fund. All
investments are made according to M.G.L. When invest-
ing the Town's money, safety, liquidity, and yield, in that
order, are the considerations.
• Issued $11,752,685 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the
following purposes:
School Construction $7,152,685
School Construction $500,000
School Construction $2,800,000
School Remodeling $950,000
School Remodeling $150,000
Computer $200,000
Total $1197529685
Issued $2,100,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the fol
lowing purposes:
School Remodeling & Equipment $745,000
Public Works Equipment
$485,000
Building (HVAC)
$165,000
Recreation
$165,000
Building Envelope
$100,000
School Computer
$155,000
Traffic Signal
$75,000
Outdoor Recreational Facilities
$35,000
Sidewalk
$50,000
School Remodeling
$125,000
Total
$291009000
• Issued $3,865000 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the fol-
lowing purposes:
Street Improvements Betterments
Fiske School
$3,865,000
Total
$398659000
Issued $804,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the fol
lowing purposes:
Public Works Facility
$720,000
School Planning
$84,000
Total
$8049000
• Issued $9,403,000 in General Obligation
Bonds for the
following purposes:
Library
$17440,000
Pumper Truck
$345,000
School Remodeling
$635,000
School Remodeling
$55,000
Computer Hardware
$216,400
Computer Software
$33,600
Street Improvements Betterments
$335,000
Building Envelope
$285,000
Building Envelope
$55,000
DPW Equipment
$370,000
Street
$40,000
Sidewalks
$100,000
Playgrounds
$35,000
Fire Department Equipment
$160,000
Water Distribution Improvement
$500,000 1
Water Distribution
$450,000 1
Sewer
$430,000 1
Street Improvements
$3,918 ' 000 2
$9,403,000
(1) Self- supporting
(2) Exempt from the limits of Proposition 2% (M.G.L. c. 59 S. 21 Q.
Page 96 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Board of Assessors
ROLE: To assess
the valuation of
Lexington's real
and personal
property. Efforts
are focused on
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$275,358
$198,601
Expenses
$ 319229
$ 389307_
Personnel
$6,499,630,000
Condominiums
Full Time
4.5
3.5
the maintenance
of an extensive database for valuation purposes according to
Massachusetts General Law.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chair William Jackson,
Steven Foster, Edmund Grant. Town Assessor Joseph Nugent.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Although the Vision valuation system was updated in
August 2006, staff held to the third - quarter billing sched-
ule for FY07.
• Residential values slowed during calendar year 2005 (year
of analysis) for FY07, although commercial and industrial
values increased in some areas.
• Total growth was up over FY06. Residential growth was
stronger in FY07. Although the commercial and industri-
al sectors showed no growth, personal property increased
substantially.
Assessments for Fiscal 2007
No. of
Assessed
Property Class
Parcels
Value
Single- Family
8,917
$6,499,630,000
Condominiums
829
$346,896,000
Two - Family
182
$108,847,000
Three - Family
14
$9,134,000
Multi -Unit
12
$75,930,000
Land
582
$40,086,000
Misc. Residential
39
$42,639,000
Commercial
419
$656,192,000
Industrial
37
$123,159,000
Agricultural (61 A)
5
$85,000
Recreation (61B)
7
$4,628,000
Mixed Use Residential/
22
$19,939,000
Commercial
Personal Property /Utilities
922
$132,069,580
Total
119987
$8905992349580
TAX LEVY AND TAX RATES: FISCAL YEAR 2007
Class
Levy %
Valuation
Tax Rate
Tax Levy
Residential
80.0516%
$7,135,277,500.00
11.34
$80,914,046.85
Open Space
0.0000%
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Commercial
14.4380%
$668,728,500.00
$21.82
$14,591,655.8
Industrial
2.6591%
$123,159,000.00
$21.82
$2,687,329.38
Personal
2.8513%
$132,069,580.00
$21.82
$2,881,758.24
Total
100.0000%
$8905992349580.00
$10190749790.34
Selectmen's Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee
ROLE: To recommend to the Board of Selectmen fiscal policies
that seek to ensure structurally balanced budgets and adequate
reserves while accommodating the possibility of operating over-
rides, among other means, to ensure the consistent delivery of
balanced services. Specifically, this Committee will address:
• A Reserve Policy, by examining existing reserve funds (sta-
bilization, overlay, enterprise) and recommending appro-
priate funding levels, circumstances under which funds
can be drawn upon, timelines for replenishment, and sug-
gestions for additional reserve funds if warranted.
• A Free Cash Policy that defines appropriate targets and
timelines for accumulating free cash and the circumstances
under which free cash can be appropriated.
• A Debt Management Policy, by defining appropriate levels
(ratios) of debt (exempt and within levy) and the appropri-
ate use of bond anticipation notes in funding capital projects.
• If not otherwise addressed, a Cash Capital Policy that
defines the small capital projects loosely referred to as
`cash capital,' currently funded within the tax levy and rec-
ommends a funding mechanism for these expenses.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Paul
Lapointe, Paul Asquith, William Dailey, Jr., Peter Enrich,
Alan Fields, Michael Kennealy, and Robert Rieth (through
November 2005) .
Board and Committee Liaisons: Board of Selectmen, Jeanne
Krieger; School Committee, Tom Griffiths; Appropriation
Committee, Deborah Brown; Capital Expenditures
Committee, Charles Lamb.
Town Staff: Town Manager Carl Valente, Budget Officer
Michael Young, Management Intern Thomas Watkins.
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2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 97
Selectmen's Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee continued from previous page
The Board of Selectmen adopted the charge to the Committee
at its meeting on June 27, 2005, with the goal of having the
Committee's recommendations by December 2005. The
Committee convened for its first meeting on August 17, 2005,
reviewed a draft work plan developed by Town Manager Carl
Valente and Budget Officer Michael Young, and met two or
three times monthly. Board and committee liaisons and other
members of the financial committees made significant contri-
butions to the Committee's deliberations. The Committee filed
its written report on March 15, 2006, and presented an oral
report at the Selectmen's meeting on March 20. The Selectmen
have not yet dissolved the Committee. The Chair has met with
the Town Manager to discuss staff observations and imple-
mentation strategies for the Committee's recommendations.
FINDINGS
The Committee first reviewed the fiscal realities of the recent
past and evaluated current financial policies. The Committee
found that the Town:
• Is not investing enough each year to maintain its fixed
asset base. The Town's "cash capital" policy is subject to
political will. Funding capital reinvestment has been a
lower priority than sustaining town services. The cash
available for capital investment has been used consistently
to balance the operating budget, resulting in deferred
maintenance, while forcing the Town to rely on within -
levy debt to renew and replace fixed assets.
• Has seen the costs of town services grow faster each year
than the growth in property tax receipts. Proposition 21/
limits annual growth in the tax levy to 2.5 % plus new
growth in the Town's tax base.
• Has demonstrated its willingness to sustain services and
finance major capital projects by passing operating and
debt exclusion overrides of Proposition 2V2.
• Has not set aside reserves to buffer the effect of declines in
state aid and local receipts during economic downturns.
Because they reflect the general business cycle, these two
key sources of town revenue are also the most volatile.
• Does not have adequate mechanisms to respond to fluctu-
ations in volatile expenses other than the Appropriation
Committee's historically modest Reserve Fund and supple-
mental appropriations from Free Cash.
• Relies on Free Cash as its primary reserve, although calcu-
lating Free Cash requires evaluating several items on the
Town's June 30 balance sheet, and the amount is neither
confirmed nor available for appropriation until the late
fall, after it is certified by the state Department of Revenue.
• Does not have adequate reserves to absorb the financial
consequences of certain major claims and liabilities, such
as multiple workers' compensation claims or extraordi-
nary medical expenses.
• Does not yet know the magnitude of the liability for
retiree health benefits nor has a plan to fund this liability.
• Has a Aaa debt rating but no stated policies articulating
target levels for within -levy or outside - the -levy borrowing,
for annual debt service for within -levy debt, or for long-
term versus short -term debt.
• Does not engage in long -term financial planning or mod-
eling, although such an exercise would identify the most -
significant budget drivers and focus efforts to contain
costs and generate additional revenue.
RECOMMENDED GOALS
In response to these realities, the Committee suggested the
following goals.
• Maintain the Town's investment in its physical assets, but
use debt prudently to do so.
• Establish reserves to buffer the effects of declining rev-
enues, volatile expenses, and specific incidents and events
not fully covered by insurance.
• Quantify and meet postretirement obligations.
• Maintain the Town's Aaa credit rating and follow coher-
ent borrowing policies.
• Address the Proposition 21/ dynamic —that the annual
increase in expenses will probably continue to outpace the
allowed growth in annual property tax receipts.
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Capital Financing Policies
The Town should provide consistent and stable funding
sources for the timely and periodic renewal or replacement
of building systems, building envelope components, vehicles,
and equipment.
Establish and fully fund one or more Asset Renewal and
Replacement Reserves funded by annual General Fund
appropriations linked to the value of the Town's General
Fund fixed assets. Rigorous analysis of the Town's physi-
cal asset base should be the basis for "fully funding" these
reserves. The Committee recommends that the Board of
Selectmen establish at least two separate funds, one for
buildings and one for equipment.
Appropriate funds annually from these Asset Renewal and
Replacement Reserves for specific building renewal pro-
jects and for the replacement of vehicles and equipment.
These renewal reserves should not be used to pay debt ser-
vice for within -levy debt.
Pending the rigorous analysis recommended above, target
2% of annual General Fund revenues as an interim goal for
funding building renewal projects and equipment replace-
ments. The Committee prefers appropriations from this
cash allocation or from Asset Renewal and Replacement
Reserves rather than short -term borrowing to renew and
replace assets. This funding policy ensures that future tax-
payers are not unfairly burdened with the entire cost of
such renewal and replacement investments. The reserve
funding mechanism spreads the costs of such investments
over several years without incurring borrowing costs.
Continue the policy of seeking debt exclusion overrides to
finance the replacement of town buildings and major facil-
ities and the construction of new facilities to expand or
upgrade town programs.
continued on next page
Page 98 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Selectmen's Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee continued from previous page
Reserve Financial Policies
To sustain service levels despite economic downturns or
extraordinary expenses, the Town should adequately fund
a portfolio of stabilization funds, reserve funds, and con-
tinuing balance accounts that will stabilize the annual
operating budget. This policy represents a change in
course from the Selectmen's ten -year goal voted in 1997 to
establish adequate financial reserves by building Free Cash
to 5% of the tax levy.
Build a Stabilization Fund large enough to buffer the
General Fund from the effect of two to three years of
reduced state aid and declining local receipts. The
Committee prefers a Stabilization Fund designated specifi-
cally as a "rainy day" fund rather than building Free Cash.
Determine the annual appropriation to the Appropriation
Committee's Reserve Fund using a rigorous analysis of his-
torically volatile expense items or of expenses that have the
potential to be volatile during the upcoming budget year. The
Committee believes that there would most likely be 15 to 20
line items with significant volatility; the potential impact of
each should be estimated and probability- weighted.
Establish, fund, and monitor "continuing balance
accounts" accounts that are not closed at the end of each
fiscal year-to protect against the financial consequences
of certain risks and liabilities.
Target a Free Cash balance of 0.3% to 0.6% of General
Fund revenues at June 30 of the current year when the
Board of Selectmen votes the budget for the coming fiscal
year. The Town should consider Free Cash as a check book
balance and de- emphasize reliance on Free Cash as a
reserve in favor of the portfolio of reserves, including the
Stabilization Fund, as recommended above.
Post - Employment Benefit Policies
• Financial Policies for Pension Obligations. The Board of
Selectmen and Town Meeting should continue to support
the Retirement Board's track record of prudent judgment
and actions.
- Continue the current practice of bi- annual actuarial val-
uations of the Contributory Retirement System.
- Contribute to the Retirement System annually so as to
amortize the unfunded accrued pension liability no later
than 2015.
- Ensure that annual contributions thereafter are suffi-
cient to fully fund 100% of the actuarial liabilities.
- Conduct an actuarial study of any early retirement
incentive program, retirement contribution "holiday,"
or other proposal affecting retirement benefits or contri-
butions (prior to accepting such programs) to determine
the actuarial liability to the retirement system and effect
on the Town's annual retirement contribution.
• Financial Policies for Health Benefit Obligations. The
Committee understands that, in the near future, the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board will require
full disclosure of this liability in the Town's financial state-
ments. The Board of Selectmen should take timely action
to determine the magnitude of this liability and develop a
funding strategy for this obligation.
- Engage a firm to conduct an actuarial valuation of the
health benefit obligations to retirees and current employ-
ees, quantify this liability, and generate funding options.
- To the extent possible, consult the Retirement Board in
developing a strategy to fund the actuarial liability for such
health benefit obligations. The Town should take advan-
tage of the Board's exemplary track record and expertise
in managing the Town's contributory retirement system.
Debt Management Policies
The Committee suggests the following objectives: prudently
use debt as a funding source for preserving, renewing, or
adding to the Town's physical assets; do not borrow to
finance operations; and ensure the lowest possible cost to the
Town of short- and long -term borrowing. To meet these
objectives, the Committee recommends that the Town:
• Pursue the current and recommended financial policies nec-
essary to maintain a Aaa bond rating. The Aaa rating by the
municipal bond rating agencies essentially guarantees that
the Town may borrow at the lowest tax - exempt rates avail-
able in the marketplace. The Town's bond rating is a conse-
quence of all of its financial practices and policies, including
maintaining an adequate and appropriate Stabilization
Fund, Appropriation Committee Reserve Fund, continuing
balance accounts, and reserves for replacement. Thus, the
Aaa rating criteria also provide industry benchmarks and an
external incentive for maintaining fiscal discipline.
• Gradually phase out the Town's recent practice of issuing
within -levy debt to finance small - ticket capital spending
for the annual renewal and replacement of building com-
ponents, vehicles, and equipment.
• Restrict long -term borrowing to large -scale capital pro-
jects (new buildings, total building renovations, land pur-
chases, etc.) for which the capital investment is large and
cannot be smoothed or divided over several years.
Override Policies
The following policies should govern the overrides necessary to
sustain town services and fund large -scale capital projects.
• Include specific amounts to balance future budgets when
proposing periodic, multi -year operating overrides. If the
Board of Selectmen proposes an override designed to sus-
tain town services for more than one year, then the
Selectmen should disclose fully the amount raised by the
override to be carried over to balance future budgets.
• Continue the policy of seeking voter - approved debt exclu-
sion overrides to finance major new construction projects
or significant renovations.
Implementation Strategies
The Committee concluded its report by outlining strategies for
making a smooth transition from current financial policies to
the recommended policies without adversely affecting the
Town's ability to deliver services valued by the community or
to preserve and revitalize the various classes of town assets.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 99
Fiscal Year 2006 Recapitulation
Amount to be Raised
Appropriations
Other amounts to be raised
Amounts certified for tax title purposes
Debt and interest charges
Final court judgments
Total overlay deficits of prior years
Total cherry sheet offsets
Revenue deficits
Offset receipts deficits Ch. 44, Sec. 53E
Authorized deferral of teachers' pay
Snow and ice deficit Ch. 44 Sec. 31 D
Other (specify on separate letter)
Total
State and county cherry sheet charges
Allowance for abatements and exemptions
$0.00
$265,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,363,589.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$646,688.00
$0.00
$129,434,268.00
$292759477.00
$6339266.00
$5049779.60
Total amount to be raised $13298479790.60
Estimated Receipts and Other Revenue Sources
Estimated receipts - State
Cherry sheet estimated receipts $8,415,828.00
Massachusetts School Building Authority Payments $187,696.00
Total
Estimated receipts - Local
Local receipts not allocated
Offset receipts
Enterprise funds
Community preservation funds
Total
Revenue sources appropriated for particular purposes
Free cash
Other available funds
Total
Other revenue sources appropriated specifically to
reduce the tax rate
Free cash... appropriated on or before June 30, 2006
Free cash... appropriated on or after July 1, 2006
Municipal light source
Teachers' pay deferral
Other source : Overlay surplus
Total
$9,746,050.00
$0.00
$17,156,934.00
$0.00
$1,112,465.00
$1,063,157.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$425,000.00
$896039524.00
$2699029984.00
$291759622.00
$4259000.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Other Revenue Sources $3891079130.00
Summary of Total Amount to be Raised and Total Receipts from all Sources
Total amount to be raised
Total estimated receipts and other revenue sources $38,107,130.00
Total real and personal property tax levy $94,740,660.60
Total receipts from all sources
Note: Figures reported in the 2005 Annual Report were incorrect.
$13298479790.60
$13298479790.60
Page 100 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee
ROLE: To study, understand, and evaluate options for help-
ing lower - income citizens, particularly seniors, with their
property taxes; to research existing state legislation that
enables local tax exemptions and deferrals, estimate the prob-
able cost to the town budget, and advise the Selectmen on the
costs and benefits and pros and cons of each option; to track
new legislation currently under development by the state and
to encourage legislation beneficial to town interests.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Vicki Blier,
Marilyn Campbell, Patricia Costello, William Kennedy, and
Thomas Taylor. Selectmen liaison Norman Cohen.
Appropriations Committee liaison John Bartenstein.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Advised the Selectmen regarding a motion before Town
Meeting to increase the Senior Property Tax Exemption
benefit from the existing $ 750 to the maximum allowable
amount of $1,000. The motion passed unanimously. In
FY06, 49 seniors received the $ 750 deferral.
• Advised the Selectmen regarding a motion before Town
Meeting to adjust the interest rate that qualifying seniors
pay when they postpone paying property tax under the
Debt Service Summary
Senior Tax Deferral program. A recent change in state law
allows towns to set a rate that is lower than the previous-
ly mandated 8% rate. This motion proposed to make
Lexington's deferral interest rate variable (but not to
exceed 8 %) and base it on a published treasury index that
historically approximates the cost to the Town of accept-
ing deferrals. The motion passed unanimously. As a result,
the rate for 2007 will be 4.77% simple interest. In FY06,
under the higher interest rate law, 16 seniors deferred
$36,750 in property tax.
At the request of the Selectmen, researched and prepared
a report on a state tax option known as the residential
exemption. The residential exemption is a mechanism that
11 cities and towns in the Commonwealth use that shifts
the property tax burden from lower -value owner - occupied
primary residences onto higher -value homes, non- owner-
occupied homes and apartment buildings, and non- prima-
ry residences. The committee sought to identify the pros
and cons of the residential exemption but did not take a
stand on whether it should be implemented in Lexington.
The Selectmen declined to adopt the residential exemption
for FY07.
(Note: Figures are rounded to the closest dollar)
FY06
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY 10
FYI 1-23
TOTAL
Library
$ 842,559
$ 863,356
$ 843,511
$ 818,621
$ 6,981,838
$10,349,885
Recreation
11,313
10,938
5,563
5,375
5,188
38,377
Augusta Land Acquisition
15,975
15,327
31,302
General Government
190,767
46,650
45,338
44,025
84,113
410,893
Public Safety
123,938
120,000
111,063
107,313
98,563
560,877
Public Works
824,483
592,938
401,388
238,865
129,688
2,187,362
Schools
1,336,098
753,120
695,638
473,925
1,040,950
4,299,731
Exempt (school & town)
5,065,613
4,843,769
4,601,803
4,172,418
36,485,846
55,169,449
Sub Total
$ 8,410,746
$ 7,246,098
$ 6,704,304
$ 5,860,542
$44,826,186
$73,047,876
Enterprise Fund Debt:
Water
$ 356,096
$ 348,283
$ 329,583
$ 336,258
$ 1,187,134
$ 2,557,354
Sewer
328,805
267,233
178,250
145,953
284,088
1,204,329
Sub Total
$ 684,901
$ 615,516
$ 507,833
$ 482,211
$ 1,471,222
$ 3,761,683
Totals
$ 9,095,647
$ 7,861,614
$ 7,212,137
$ 6,342,753
$46,297,408
$76,809,559
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 101
Comptroller
ROLE: To over-
see all financial
operations of the
Town, which
include assessing
property, collect-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$306,513
$ 276,28
Expenses
$135,004
$115,717
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
mg an payment
of accounts receivable, investment of town funds, maintain-
ing accounting records, preparation of financial statements,
annual audit, administration of the retirement system, and
support to the Appropriation Committee.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Town Comptroller
Rob Addelson.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provided technical assistance to the Selectmen's Ad Hoc
Financial Policy Committee.
• Began development of new chart of accounts for general
ledger.
• Concluded review of Massachusetts School Building
Authority audits for Clarke Middle School, Diamond
Middle School, and Lexington High School, triggering
reimbursement of more than $14 million.
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations -June 30, 2006
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Selectmen
Personal Services
$ 60,801
$ 53,176
$ 53,176
$ 7,625
Expenses
69,150
56,379
$ 4,492
60,871
8,279
Town Manager
Personal Services
321,235
307,321
307,321
13,914
Expenses
12,351
12,383
351
12,734
(383)
Municipal Services
Personal Services
32,957
18,664
18,664
14,293
Expenses
94,478
86,940
548
87,488
6,990
Salary Adjustments
Salary Adjustments
100,310
93,000
93,000
7,310
Appropriation Committee
Expenses
1,500
848
848
652
Reserve Fund
Expenses
0
0
Utility Billing
Personal Services
75,265
45,386
45,386
29,879
Comptroller
Personal Services
336,264
306,513
306,513
29,751
Expenses
138,939
96,868
38,136
135,004
3,935
Assessor
Personal Services
266,197
275,358
275,358
(9,161)
Expenses
38,200
31,229
31,229
6,971
Treasurer /Collector
Personal Services
137,085
162,446
162,446
(25,361)
Expenses
55,786
53,038
7,741
60,779
(4,993)
Law
Legal Fees
357,412
347,421
8,808
356,229
1,183
Human Resources
Personal Services
46,405
60,573
60,573
(14,168)
Expenses
2,667
1,546
1,546
1,121
Web Development
Expenses
13,700
12,752
12,752
948
Management Information
System
Personal Services
172,308
144,206
144,206
28,102
Expenses
191,054
177,731
177,731
13,323
Town Network
5,000
2,997
2,997
2,003
Town Clerk
Personal Services
182,217
180,586
180,586
1,631
Expenses
7,696
6,568
6,568
1,128
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
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Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Elections
Personal Services
37,975
32,975
32,975
5,000
Expenses
32,895
28,281
297
28,579
4,317
Registration
Personal Services
1,825
1,325
1,325
500
Expenses
32,252
19,652
12,214
31,866
386
Records Management
Expenses
4,325
2,636
1,500
4,136
189
Conservation Commission
Personal Services
89,390
75,404
75,404
13,986
Planning Board
Personal Services
197,207
195,945
195,945
1,262
Expenses
8,450
8,302
43
8,345
105
Regulatory Support
Personal Services
32,499
33,213
33,213
(714)
Board of Appeals
Personal Services
0
0
Expenses
0
0
Economic Development
Personal Services
6,000
7,278
7,278
(1,278)
Expenses
0
0
Liberty Ride
Personal Services
29,432
25,723
25,723
3,709
Expenses
89,689
69,883
69,883
19,806
Public Building Maintenance
Personal Services
302,270
302,270
302,270
0
Expenses
625,856
622,391
3,466
625,856
(0)
Town Reports
Expenses
6,500
2,200
2,200
4,300
Misc Boards & Commissions
Expenses
8,755
8,300
8,300
455
Police
Personal Services
3,483,436
3,457,740
3,457,740
25,696
Expenses
391,165
376,915
10,871
387,786
3,379
Parking Meter Maintenance
Personal Services
42,778
45,619
45,619
(2,841)
Expenses
23,044
20,966
2,009
22,975
70
Fire
Personal Services
3,976,087
3,976,086
3,976,086
1
Expenses
442,658
420,434
22,224
442,658
(0)
Dispatch
Personal Services
447,957
470,360
470,360
(22,403)
Expenses
25,229
23,504
1,420
24,925
304
Building & Zoning Officer
Personal Services
305,524
301,826
301,826
3,698
Expenses
55,987
48,597
154
48,750
7,237
Dog Officer
Personal Services
19,000
19,540
19,540
(540)
Expenses
2,043
1,272
1,272
771
Forestry
Personal Services
156,436
156,436
156,436
0
Expenses
45,280
45,280
45,280
0
School
Personal Services & Expenses
71,037,861
70, 901, 995
134,581
71,036,577
1,285
Minuteman
830,667
830,234
830,234
433
Town Engineer
Personal Services
366,582
366,582
366,582
0
Expenses
10,731
10,582
149
10,731
(0)
DPW Administration
Personal Services
303,195
303,195
303,195
0
Expenses
29,396
29,154
241
29,396
0
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 103
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2006 continued from previous page
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Snow Removal
Personal Services
345,140
391,511
391,511
(46,371)
Expenses
633,238
710,826
710,826
(77,588)
Highway
Personal Services
611,632
611,632
611,632
0
Expenses
207,567
203,995
3,573
207,567
0
Road Machinery
Personal Services
119,530
119,530
119,530
0
Expenses
356,793
347,971
8,822
356,793
(0)
Street Lighting
Personal Services
20,000
20,000
20,000
0
Expenses
288,644
284,969
3,675
288,644
0
Lexpress
Personal Services
67,040
67,040
67,040
0
Expenses
420,527
416,561
416,561
3,966
Chair Car Services
Personal Services
0
0
Expenses
0
0
Refuse Collection
Expenses
764,712
764,712
764,712
0
Recycling
Personal Services
128,441
128,441
128,441
0
Expenses
868,657
847,121
21,537
868,657
0
Refuse Disposal
Expenses
473,039
473,039
473,039
0
Cemetery
Personal Services
180,325
180,325
180,325
0
Expenses
59,683
58,873
810
59,683
0
Parking Lot Maintenance
Personal Services
45,304
45,304
45,304
0
Expenses
18,499
18,294
206
18,499
0
Board of Health
Personal Services
160,519
157,115
500
157,615
2,904
Expenses
25,733
25,533
200
25,733
0
Youth Services
Personal Services
45,411
46,535
46,535
(1,124)
Expenses
0
0
Veterans Services
Personal Services
33,841
35,358
35,358
(1,517)
Expenses
23,731
21,981
1,000
22,981
750
Developmentally Disabled
Expenses
14,839
14,839
14,839
0
Council on Aging
Personal Services
111,592
114,619
114,619
(3,027)
Expenses
82,702
69,581
12,533
82,114
588
Council on Aging - Nutrition
Expenses
5,254
4,437
4,437
817
Council on Aging - Recreation
Personal Services
12,600
10,758
10,758
1,842
Expenses
1,480
566
566
914
Elder Services
Personal Services
25,089
19,220
19,220
5,869
Expenses
18,054
13,799
3,715
17,514
540
Council on Aging - Adult
Day Care
Personal Services
0
0
Expenses
30,360
30,171
30,171
189
Library
Personal Services
1,427,209
1,406,782
1,406,782
20,427
Expenses
428,161
347,142
550
347,692
80,469
Parks
Personal Services
632,269
632,269
632,269
0
Expenses
101,305
100,805
500
101,305
0
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Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Historical Commission
Personal Services
0
0
Public Celebration
Expenses
25,000
24,500
500
25,000
0
Debt Service
Principal
6,080,000
6,080,000
6,080,000
0
Interest
1,814,063
1,814,060
1,814,060
3
Interest Short Term
271,600
206,551
206,551
65,049
Interest Short Term(exempt)
360,000
3 60 , 000
360,000
0
Other
State Assessment & Chgs
643,387
643,387
(643,387)
Contributory Retirement
3,214,947
3,214,947
3,214,947
0
Noncontributory Retirement
65,960
61, 4 3 9
61,439
4,521
Unemployment
140,280
113,486
26,334
139,820
460
Police & Fire Medical
85,965
70,284
70,284
15,681
Insurance
5,181,419
5,145,506
5,145,506
35,913
Total General Fund
112,247,510
112,158,839
426,699
112,585,538
(338,028)
Enterprise Funds
Sewer Fund
Personal Services
$ 225,499
$ 227,985
$
$ 227,985
(2,486)
Expenses
1,031,679
1,010,641
8,301
1,018,942
12,737
MWRA
5,808,465
5,257,126
5,257,126
551,339
Art 27 of 99
300,000
21,991
48,000
69,991
230,009
Art 9 of 97
0
0
Art 9 of 98
151,683
151,683
151,683
0
Art 10 of 98
785,379
92,312
411,773
504,085
281,294
Art 8F of 02
0
0
Art 8F of 03
145,889
88,721
57,169
145,889
0
Art 8H of 03
8,711
8,711
8,711
0
Art 18E of 04
150,000
14,868
14,868
135,132
Art 20 of 04
600,000
0
600,000
Debt Service
275,951
275,950
275,950
1
Total Sewer Fund
9,483,257
7,149,987
525,243
7,675,230
1,808,027
Water Fund
Personal Services
561,461
570,997
570,997
(9,536)
Expenses
1,322,826
1,293,379
342
1,293,721
29,105
MWRA
4,260,146
3,790,673
3,790,673
469,473
Art 9 of 03
894,146
562,915
331,231
894,146
0
Art 9 of 02
799,639
52,855
95,904
148,759
650,881
Art 11 of 01
56,756
12,099
12,099
44,657
Art 19 of 04
850,000
56,403
529,582
585,985
264,015
Debt Service
253,896
228,546
228,546
25,350
Total Water Fund
8,998,869
6,567,866
957,059
7,524,924
1,473,945
Recreation Fund
Personal Services
509,828
496,697
496,697
13,131
Recreation Pine Meadows
621,246
529,256
22,636
551,892
69,354
Expense
Expenses
401,489
364,909
11,308
376,217
25,272
Art 8I of 00
0
0
Art 8H of 01
10,622
6,135
3,200
9,335
1,287
Art 18H of 04 Playground
2,910
0
2,910
Improv
Art 18I of 04 Tennis Court
121,882
112,421
7,042
119,463
2,419
Improv
Art 8E of 02
0
0
Art 16 of 03
17,367
1,508
1,508
15,859
Art 12 of 00
3,320
3,320
3,320
0
Art 813 of 02
107
0
107
Art 30 of 99
102,292
26,207
3,895
30,102
72,191
Art 813 of 03
1,681
0
1,681
Art 26 of 05
65,000
23,547
41,453
Art 28 of 05
50,000
50,000
Total Recreation Fund
1,907,743
1,563,998
48,081
1,588,532
295,664
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 105
Combined Balance Sheet -June 30, 2006
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
Page 106 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
General
Special
Capital
Enterprise
Trust &
Long -Term
Fund
Revenue
Projects
Funds
A enc
Debt
Total
ASSETS
Cash and Investments:
Cash
$37,147,653
$ 37,147,653
Temporary Investments
$ 0
Total
$37,147,653
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$37,147,653
Receivables:
Property Taxes
$ 2,464,453
$ 2,464,453
Motor Vehicle Excise
$ 340,916
$ 340,916
User Charges & Liens
$ 3,026,912
$ 3,026,912
Special Assessment
$ 1,860
$ 1,860
Departmentals
$ 327,561
$ 327,561
Tax Title
$ 418,879
$ 418,879
Due from Other Governments
$ 0
Due to/Due from other funds
($24,979,724 )
$6,290,997
$ 6,463,429
$ 8,106,757
$ 4,118,541
$ 0
Other
$1,734,764
$ 1,734,764
Total
($21,426,055)
$6,290,997
$6,463,429
$11,133,669
$5,853,305
$ 0
$ 8,315,344
Property and Equipment - Net
$44,499,768
$44,499,768
Amount to be Provided For:
Repayment of Long Term
$ 0
Obligations
Retirement of Bonds
$
52,743,000
$52,743,000
Repayment of Anticipation
$18,521,685
$18,521,685
Notes
Total
$ 0
$ 0
$18,521,685
$ 0
$ 0
$52,743,000
$ 71,264,685
Total Assets
$15,721,598
$6,290,997
$24,985,114
$ 55,633,436
$ 5,853,305
$52,743,000
$161,227,450
LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Warrants Payable
$ 1,222,500
$1,248,255
$ 903,190
$ 292,784
$ 358,525
$ 4,025,253
Accrued Claims
$1,798,680
$ 1,798,680
Accrued Payroll
$ 229,747
$ 13,113
$ 242,860
Reserve for Abatements
$1,291,264
$ 1,291,264
Deferred Revenues
$ 2,262,405
$ 2,262,405
Deposits & Other Liabilities
$ 236,036
$ 1,744,231
$ 1,980,267
Bond and Grant Anticipation
$18,521,681)
$18,521,685
Notes
Bonds Payable
$3,241,978
$52,743,000
$55,984,978
Total Liabilities
$ 5,241,951
$1,261,368
$19,424,875
$ 3,534,762
$ 3,901,435
$52,743,000
$86,107,392
Fund Balances:
Retained Earnings
$48,249,598
$48,249,598
Retained Earnings Appropriated
$ 0
Fund Balances:
$ 0
Unreserved
$ 5,862,347
$1,095,251
$2,016,690
$1,819,651
$10,793,938
Reserved for Expenditures
$ 4,314,560
$2,318,694
$ 6,633,253
Reserved for Encumbrances
$ 426,699
$3,934,377
$3,543,550
$ 1,530,383
$ 132,219
$ 9,567,227
Reserve for Future Year Tax Levy
$ 0
Short -Term Debt Deficit
$ 0
Overlay Deficit
$ 0
Snow & Ice Deficit
($ 123,959)
($ 123,959)
Reserved for Debt Exempt
$ 0
Premium
Reserved for Debt Service
$ 0
Total Fund Balances
$10,479,646
$ 5,029,628
$ 5,560,239
$ 52,098,674
$ 1,951,870
$ 0
$75,120,058
TOTAL LIABILITIES &
FUND BALANCES
$15,721,598
$ 6,290,996
$ 24,985,114
$ 55,633,436
$ 5,853,305
$52,743,000
$161,227,450
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
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FUND TYPES
Governmental Fiduciary Combined Totals
Special Capital Expendable Memorandum Only
General Revenue Projects Trust 2006
REVENUE:
Property Taxes
$93,955,886
$ 93,955,886
Intergovernmental
$ 7,265,528
$ 4,953,140
$11,838,712
$ 3,390
$ 24,060,770
Motor Vehicle & Other Excise Tax
$ 4,539,478
$ 4,539,478
Departmental Fees & Charges
$ 49461,859
$ 5,983,332
$ 7,106
$ 10,452,297
Investment Income
$ 1,094,463
$ 17151
$ 130,220
$ 17225,834
Special Assessments
$ 25,041
$ 25,041
Payments in Lieu of Tax
$ 171427436
$ 191427436
Penalties & Interest
$ 365,393
$ 365,393
Licenses & Permits
$ 1,316,551
$ 1,316,551
Fines & Forfeits
$ 309,439
$ 309,439
Total Revenues
$11494769074
$1099379623
$1198389712
$ 1409716
$13793939125
EXPENDITURES:
General Government
$ 3,876,707
$ 592,469
$ 31,192
$ 4,500,368
Public Safety
$ 9,364,576
$ 1,439,180
$ 161,011
$ 210
$ 10,964,977
Education
$71,732,229
$ 7,661,287
$13,606,630
$ 93,000,146
Public Works
$ 6,399,656
$ 3,257,861
$ 1,093,747
$ 10,751,265
Health & Human Services
$ 564,514
$ 285,353
$ 849,867
Culture & Recreation
$ 2,511,498
$ 127225
$ 17436,530
$ 2,555
$ 3,962,809
State & County Assessments
$ 643,387
$ 643,387
Debt Service
$ 8,460,611
$ 8,460,611
Pension
$ 3,276,385
$ 3,276,385
Insurance
$ 5,329,276
$ 104,664
$ 5,433,940
Total Expenditures
$11291589839
$1393539040
$1693299110
$ 29765
$14198439754
Excess (Deficiency) of Rev over Exp
$ 2,317,235
($2,415,417)
($4,490,398)
$ 1379951
($ 494509629)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Proceeds of BANS /GANS /Refundings
$ 0
$ 4,518,000
$21,791,685
$ 0
$ 26, 309, 685
Repayment of BANS /GANS/Refunding
$ 0
($ 335,000)
($157237,685)
$ 0
($ 15,572,685)
Transfer from Reserve for Abatement
$ 0
Transfer from other Funds
$ 2,705,943
$ 500,000
$ 653,000
$ 603,647
$ 47462,590
Transfer to other Funds
($1,756,647)
($ 716,026)
($ 100,000)
($ 2,572,673)
Total Other (Uses)
$ 9499296
$ 3,966,974
$ 7,207,000
$ 5039647
$ 1296269917
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures
$ 392669530
$ 195519556
$ 2,716,602
$ 6419599
$ 891769288
Fund Balance, Beg. of Year
$ 792139115
$ 3,478,068
$ 3,624,691
$ 193529659
$ 1596689535
Fund Balance, End of Year
$1094799645
$ 5,029,624
$ 6,341,293
$ 199949258
$ 2398449823
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Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2005
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2006
School Lunch
($ 79098)
$ 195219064
$ 195359781
($ 219815)
School Lunch Total
($ 79098)
$ 0.00
$ 195219064
$ 195359781
$ 0
($ 219815)
Highway
Art 32C/05 Traffic Signal Imp
0
100,000
0
36,145
15,885
47,970
Art 3213/05 Street Improv
0
500,000
0
131,644
1511234
217,121
Art 32D/05 Sidewalk Improv
0
50,000
0
38,612
11,388
0
Art 18G of 04 Sidewalk Improy
17,488
80,053
0
96,658
883
0
MA 450135457
0
566,519
0
0
473,880
92,639
Art 1/02 STM Street Improv
2,794,465
1,717,493
0
1,920,833
2,183,846
407,280
Exempt
Art 8C of 02 Traffic Improv
26,334
0
0
0
0
26,334
Art 8D of 02 Street Improv
21424
0
0
41
0
2,383
Art 8D of 03 Street Improv
259,904
0
0
1,596
0
258,307
Art 18D of 04 Street Improv
536,920
21125
0
539,045
0
0
Art 24 of 04 Street Improv
335,000
0
0
255,605
79,395
0
Lanconia
MA 4246158
446,120
31,835
0
29,520
448,435
0
MA 0039303
0
5641438
0
0
0
5641438
Highway Total
494189656
396129463
0
390499699
393649946
196169472
Other Special Revenue
Hanscom /Massport Litigation
40,999
0
(25,784)
3,256
0
11,960
CMARC Gifts
2,815
0
0
0
0
2,815
Lions Club Sound System
0
0
8,000
8,000
0
0
Keyspan Incident - Town Hall
0
0
5,666
5,666
0
0
H.A.T.S.
291
0
0
0
0
291
Sale of RE - Receipts Reserved
12,855
0
0
0
0
12,855
Verizon
9,908
2,380
32,392
0
7,730
36,950
Lexington Center Benches
33,481
0
0
256
0
33,225
Massport Intern Grant
0
0
3,200
2,352
0
848
Bikeway
172
0
0
155
0
18
Arch Comm /MWRA - Water
96,475
23,084
25,196
51,519
29,631
63,606
Tower Gift
Nextel Communications
102,565
3,704
33,328
88,239
48,269
3,090
T- Mobile Gift
0
0
6,300
0
0
6,300
Cable TV Account
31,252
26,095
9,762
8,439
26,095
32,575
Peg TV Revolving Acct
388,615
0
280,430
291,550
58,794
318,701
Retirement Administrator
0
0
61,915
61,915
0
0
Flexible Spending
85,214
0
5,355
1,541
0
89,028
Sprint Communications
59,394
0
70,204
64,759
56,100
8,739
N.O.I. Fees
12,745
0
8,081
4,822
0
16,005
Hardy Pond Brook
17,740
0
0
0
0
17,740
Lexington Center Committee
2,013
0
0
0
0
2,013
Gifts
Liberty Ride Gifts
887
0
1,773
0
0
2,660
Liberty Ride - Revolving
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tourism Gift Account /DNC
116
0
0
0
0
116
Off Duty Detail - Police
(158,148)
0
1,038,782
1,005,268
0
(124,634)
Police Dept Gift Fund
148
1
1,000
299
0
850
Firearms Record Keeping Fund
195
0
7,313
7 , 313
0
195
Cops in School 7/05
0
0
9,638
9,638
0
0
Violence Against Women 9/05
(8,752)
6,832
8,744
6,824
0
0
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Balance
July 1, 2005
Transfers/
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
Balance
June 30, 2006
Click It Or Ticket 6/05
0
0
10,714
10,714
0
0
Local Preparedness Grant 6/06
0
0
6,800
11,01
0
(4,213)
Community Policing 12/05
0
0
35,952
35,952
0
0
Violence Against Women 9/06
0
0
8,572
10,218
9,282
(10,928)
FY06 Community Policing 6/06
0
0
35,952
30,837
5,115
0
Click It Or Ticket 9/06
0
0
3,613
7,614
0
(4,001)
Emergency Med Dispatch 6/06
0
0
26,600
15,100
0
11,500
Violence Against Women 9/04
0
0
4,974
4,974
0
0
Off Duty Detail - Fire
3,934
0
18,475
16,483
0
5,926
Wellness & Fitness Grant 4/05
11,306
35,585
0
46,891
0
0
MEMA Grant 6/05
3,264
0
0
3,264
0
0
Fire Dept. Gifts
4,676
0
195
0
0
4,871
Fire PS Equipment FY 05
2,050
38,239
0
40,289
0
0
Safe 12/05
773
0
0
773
0
0
Injury Prevent in Comm 12/06
0
0
4,880
0
0
4,880
Assist to Firefighters 9/06
0
0
721150
56,333
98,202
(82,385)
Safe 6/06
0
0
4,739
4, 7 K,
0
0
Firefighter Exam
1,064
0
0
C
0
1,064
Keyspan Incident - Fire
0
0
47,646
47,64
0
0
Keyspan Incident - Comm Dev
0
0
67,000
67,00
0
0
DPW Tree Revolving
0
0
5,013
0
5,013
Cingular Gift Account
30,900
0
321417
22,599
16,003
24,715
Keyspan Incident - DPW
0
0
76,759
54,698
0
22,061
DPW Revolving
53,939
3,895
325,615
212,869
0
170,580
Lexpress Fare /Passes
41438
0
65,955
70,393
0
0
MBTA Grant
0
0
80,000
80,000
0
0
Lexpress - Gift
30,360
0
45,671
41114
0
34,888
Lexington Transit Guide
224
0
120
0
0
344
Mass Releaf Grant
0
0
3,058
121411
0
-9,353
Urban Forest Plan & Edu Grant
886
0
45
8
0
923
Traffic Mitigation - Gift
20,040
829
7,000
26,914
0
955
Sch Transportation Avalon Bay
0
0
200,000
C
0
200,000
TDM Avalon Bay
0
0
250,000
0
0
250,000
Sale of Cemetery Lots
178,376
0
33,548
855
0
211,069
DPW Recycling/Composting Bins
2,344
0
1,590
2,55C
0
1,384
Off Duty Custodian
2,817
0
7,838
4142
0
6,235
Recycling Assistance Grants
10,577
0
0
0
0
10,577
Parking Receipts
518,117
0
391,537
322,014
0
587,641
Minuteman Hazardous Products
241259
3 0, 3 8 4
65,484
3 4, 6 9 5
4 3, 717
41,714
Off Duty Detail - DPW
5,810
0
321161
33,118
0
4,852
Selectmens Tree Gift Account
2,515
0
2,985
5,500
0
0
Receipt Res - MWPAT Loan
3,714
0
0
2,321
0
1,394
Repaymts
Recreational Trails 6/06
(2,165)
0
21165
41161
0
-41161
NEGEF Grant FY06
0
0
1,500
1,500
0
0
Engine Ilding Grants
0
0
3,000
2,803
0
197
B O H- Outside Consultant Acct
0
0
21400
1,898
502
0
COA-Social Day Care - Revolving
20,078
0
191,314
199,507
11,885
0
COA Transportation Grant
0
0
7,000
6,224
0
776
COA Gift Fund
10,553
0
4,025
0
0
14,578
Youth Svc - Parenting Ed 2/07
0
0
5,254
2140
0
2,847
DEA Formula Grant
0
22,086
42,546
64,532
0
100
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Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2005
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2006
Library Development Officer
3,129
0
0
3,128
0
0
State Aid to Libraries
0
0
29,921
7,274
0
22,646
Recreation Gift Account
37,296
0
7,993
1,823
8,041
35,425
Insurance Reimbursement >20K
0
0
79,518
79,518
0
0
Insurance Reimbursment <20K
20,122
0
29,743
25,145
0
24,721
Other Special Revenue Total
197369383
1939114
399729734
393589079
4199366
291249781
School Special Revenue
Off Duty Custodian
(48,944)
0
93,599
53,394
0
(8,739)
Driver Ed - Revolving
8,613
29144
629130
729887
0
0
Lost Books - Revolving
132
830
7,527
6,516
1,973
0
Drama Foundation - Revolving
23,437
0
0
239437
0
0
Athletics - Revolving
1
736
38,298
34,712
3,853
469
Adult Education - Revolving
319,827
29335
3599285
5099566
39824
1689058
Early Childhood - Revoloving
912
1,550
46,816
44,873
218
47186
Competitve Speech - Revolving
0
0
369610
299707
39698
39205
Debate - Revolving
1
499
41,619
17,866
6,878
17,375
METCO Fee Support -
17,645
0
29250
0
159395
Revolving
J Benton Prof Dev Revolving
3,000
0
0
39000
0
0
Gary Dickinson Teach Excel AWD
1,000
0
0
740
0
260
Testing - Revolving
0
0
1019273
239126
78,105
41
Calculators & Wrkbks - Revoly
0
0
227220
2 2, 2 2 0
0
0
Estabrook Morning Club Revolv
0
0
29403
29403
0
0
Bowman Library
1,900
0
600
17150
0
1,350
Elementary Gift
500
0
0
0
0
500
School Gift
16,328
460
(778)
2,937
460
12,613
Bridge School Gift
3,730
0
970
19308
0
39392
Diamond School gift
384
3,946
710
3,946
86
1,008
Fiske Sch. Gift Account
6,012
0
0
0
0
69012
C.A.S.IT Italian Lang Gift
0
0
10,000
8,323
960
717
Athletic Gift Account
19855
0
99138
0
29704
89290
Hastings Gift Account
4,531
7
0
17171
7
3,361
Vivian Burns Fiske Memorial
4,696
0
0
0
0
49696
Fund
Estabrook Gift
6,177
529
529
515
216
69504
Clarke School Gift Account
204
3,500
0
-22
3,520
205
Circuit Breaker -Sch Special Ed
0
0
196149883
1,6149883
0
0
SPED Elec Portfolios MCAS 8/04
900
0
0
0
900
METCO FY 05
49995
29668
0
79663
0
0
Academic Support 6/05
796
0
0
796
0
0
Essential Health 6/06
0
0
1169282
1169282
0
0
Academic Support 6/06
0
0
7,330
7,330
0
0
METCO FY 06
0
0
193599206
1,3489666
7,866
29675
Jump Up & Go 6/06
0
0
10,000
7,174
2,826
0
Visualize & Model FY06
0
0
279634
249640
0
29994
Mental Health Proj 8/06
0
0
117250
37,728
5,731
(32,209)
Sped Electronic Portfolio 8/06
0
0
520
520
0
0
Drug Free Community 8/04
(20,000)
20,000
20,000
0
20,000
Drug Free Community 9/05
26,408
(209000)
(20,000)
69408
0
(20,000)
SPED: Prof Development 8/05
8,687
199
0
8,886
0
0
SPED 8/05
77,735
69240
0
829887
1,088
0
Title V 8/05
7
0
0
7
0
0
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Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2005
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2006
Title IV 8/05
1,744
0
0
1,744
0
0
Title IID 8/05
5,088
411
0
5,499
0
0
Title II A Educator Qual 8/05
1,619
0
0
1,619
0
0
Title 18/05
12,377
11,975
0
24,352
0
0
Early Childhook Spec Ed 8/05
(3,572)
0
0
(3,572)
0
0
SPED: IDEA 8/06
0
0
837,494
11272,712
9,498
(444,716)
SPED: Prog Improv 8/06
0
0
15,000
12,800
21200
0
Early Childhood 8/06
0
0
41,618
411206
0
412
Title 18/06
0
0
187,341
225,858
5,281
(43,798)
Title IIA 8/06
0
0
85,803
105,147
0
(19,344)
Title IID 8/06
0
0
41222
20
924
3,278
Title 111 8/06
0
0
34,395
45,860
0
(11,465)
Title IV 8/06
0
0
18,745
19,127
0
(382)
Title V 8/06
0
0
3,944
7,888
0
(3,944)
Explore Opt Stud w /Autism 8/06
0
0
18,750
36,257
6, 2 6 0
(23,767)
School Special Revenue Total
4889725
389030
592279367
599269412
1489175
(3209465)
Bowman Community Grant
0
0
2,500
0
0
2,500
Bridge Community Grant
0
0
2,500
0
0
2,500
Estabrook Community Grant
0
0
2,500
0
1,500
1,000
Fiske Community Grant
0
0
2,500
21485
0
15
Harrington Community Grant
0
0
2,500
21250
0
250
Hastings Community Grant
0
0
2,500
200
0
2,300
Central Office Community Grant
0
0
10,000
7,522
0
21478
Clarke Community Grant
0
0
4,500
41104
390
6
Diamond Community Grant
0
0
4,500
0
0
4,500
LHS Community Grant
0
0
6,000
5,573
0
427
Assess Materials & Strat 06
0
0
3,600
3,600
0
0
Bring Drum to Lex 06
0
0
8,387
8,387
0
0
Get to the Heart of Learn 06
0
0
47,292
47,292
0
0
Keep it Rolling: Bowman 06
0
0
7,350
7,350
0
0
Video -On- Demand 06
0
0
4,305
4,305
0
0
Culturally Sensitive Care 06
0
0
300
300
0
0
Advancing Our Anti -Bias
0
0
6,562
6,562
0
0
The Boston Book Club 06
0
0
2,552
2,552
0
0
Owning Up - Young Women 06
0
0
5,260
5,260
0
0
Tech Integration Learning 06
0
0
5,067
5,067
0
0
All in One - Searching LHS on 0
0
0
1,980
1,980
0
0
Beyond the Language Lab 06
0
0
6,748
6,748
0
0
Chinese History Curriculum 06
0
0
41400
41400
0
0
Computer Animation 06
0
0
6,271
6,271
0
0
Earth Science: A Differented 06
0
0
305
305
0
0
Geology in Action: Earthqks 06
0
0
8,238
8,238
0
0
How Assign & Correct Writing ORD
0
0
10,692
10,692
0
0
Lex Public School Academy 06
0
0
8,000
8,000
0
0
Lex Public School Mentoring 03
0
0
19,750
20,250
0
(500)
Meru Prof Dev Workshops 06
0
0
41430
41430
0
0
Picturing Writing 06
0
0
11,691
11,691
0
0
Wetland Restoration 06
0
0
2,000
2,000
0
0
Expanded Edtech Online
0
0
11280
11280
0
0
Lexington Education Foundation
0
0
2169460
1999094
19890
159476
Special Revenue Fund Total
6,636,666
3,843,607
10,937,624
14,069,066
3,934,377
3,414,449
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 111
Retirement Board
ROLE: To oversee, guide, monitor, and enforce the
Massachusetts Pension Laws governing the Town's retire-
ment system; to invest the system's assets prudently for the
purpose of providing the benefits guaranteed to the public
employees qualifying under the plan.
ELECTED by the members of the Retirement System: Chair
Robert W. Cunha and Joseph Foley to 3 -year terms ending
in 2008.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Michael McNabb
to a 3 -year term ending in 2008. By the Retirement Board:
Alan Fields to a 3 -year term ending in 2009. Rob Addelson,
Assistant Town Manager for Finance, is an ex- officio mem-
ber named by the Board of Selectman
HIGHLIGHTS:
The system consists of 380 retirees, three non - contributory
retirees, and 617 active and 222 inactive members.
Town meeting approved the passage of Chapter 157 of the
Acts of 2005, an act that provides retirees with an acci-
dental disability who are veterans to receive an additional
yearly retirement allowance of $15 for each year of cred-
itable service to the Town to a maximum annual payment
of $ 300. In a separate vote, Town Meeting made this
retroactive from the date of their retirement; 14 veterans
were eligible, with a monthly cost of $305 and a one -time
retroactive cost of $68,000.
This year, eight town employees retired, one active mem-
ber died, 38 members withdrew from the system, 26 mem-
bers transferred to another system, 23 members trans-
ferred in, 96 new members joined, 24 retirees died, and
one non - contributory retiree died. There are 31 disability
retirements; no new disability retirements were granted
this year. The system had two members on military leave.
Under Chapter 17, the Retirement Board can grant a cost
of living adjustment of up to 3% on the first $12,000 in a
year when the Consumer Price Index is less than 3 %. The
board granted a 3% cost of living increase this year.
The board continued the process of broadening the sys-
tem's asset allocation to include a new asset strategy. The
board voted to fund a new international investment with
the Wellington Asia Pacific fund; this new fund strategy
replaces the Wellington Pacific Basin portfolio and will
work within the Wellington Trust Company, which man-
ages the Intermediate Bond Portfolio, TIPS Portfolio,
Wellington Emerging Companies, and the Opportunistic
Equity Portfolio. Fidelity Institutional Retirement Services
Company manages our Contra fund. The Hartford
Capital Appreciation Fund invests in an all -cap equity
strategy for the system, and Earnest Partners manages a
dedicated mid -cap strategy; Acadian Non -U.S. All Cap
International Equity fund and the Julius Baer International
Equity 11 fund rounds out our international investments.
Golden Tree Asset Management manages the complemen-
tary high -yield bond portfolio, and PIMCO manages our
tactical allocation strategy. State Street Bank and Trust
Company handles the Board's Institutional Custodian
Banking.
As fiduciaries, the Board carefully established an asset -
allocation policy using a mixture of stocks, bonds, inter-
national funds, and cash equivalents. With the assistance
of the Board's investment consultant, Meketa Investment
Group, the asset - allocation policy is reviewed annually,
and adjustments are made as necessary. The extent of our
portfolio diversification between and within asset classes,
as well as our skill in hiring and our diligence in monitor-
ing strong investment managers, will continue to deter-
mine the success of the investment program. The Board is
committed to long -term investment strategies, asset allo-
cations, and diversification of investments.
Buck Consultants prepared an actuarial valuation of the
Retirement System as of January 2006. The valuation was
prepared pursuant to Chapter 32 of Massachusetts
General Law, based on the acceptance of Section 22D. The
Board considered several different funding schedules dur-
ing the course of the valuation before adopting one that
amortizes the unfunded liability through 2015. The system
was 85% funded in the prior 2004 valuation and is cur-
rently 89% funded. The market value of the system on
December 31, 1996, was $ 50 million dollars and, as of
December 31, 2006, was approximately $109 million.
Contributory Retirement System-12131106
12/31/06 12/31/05
Cash & Equivalents $ 3959813 $ 2159436
Fixed Income Securities
Well. Intermediated Bonds 4,343,101 47168,431
GoldenTree High Yield
Wellington TIPS
Total Fixed Income
Equities
Fidelity Contrafund
Wellington Pacific Bas ex
Japan
Wellington Opportunistic
Wellington Emerging Co.
Acadian Int'1 All Cap Fund
Julius Baer Int'1 Eq. Fund II
PIMCO All Asset Fund
Earnest Partners
Hartford Cap. App.
Total Equities
Total Assets
4,667,495 47109,899
4,378,920 4,312,467
$13,389,516 $ 12,590,797
24,054,920 21,569,989
494779761 49814,060
13,709,240 12,164,349
6,060,188 5,157,277
10,449,403 7,986,137
10,243,143 7,776,160
12,001, 949 11, 400, 714
6,951,958 6,258,966
7,342,576 6,296,673
$9592919138 $8394249325
$10990769467 $ 9692309558
Page 112 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees of Public Trusts
ROLE: To administer, invest, and disburse funds of 106
trusts, two cemetery funds, and monies bequeathed or
donated to the town for specific public purposes. Since
1910, to encourage and facilitate local giving by Lexington
citizens. To help donors with their giving today and enable
their generosity to continue after their lifetimes, supporting
causes they cared about and solving concerns we can't now
imagine.
APPOINTED by the selectmen: Chair Alan Fields, Thomas
Taylor, and David Williams.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The total market value of the 106 trusts and two cemetery
funds was $7,764,711 as of June 30, 3006.
• Trustees distributed $445,205 to the following specific
areas of need:
All Purpose ........................ $ 26,789
Beautification ....................... $ 170,894
Human Services ..................... $ 11,530
Recognition ........................ $ 27,977
Scholarship ........................ $ 60,917
Perpetual Care ...................... $ 147,098
Fund for Lexington
Fund for Lexington
ROLE: To assist Lexington residents in need, to support
beautification projects, and to seed innovative projects
for community betterment.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Norman Cohen,
Richard Pagett, Reverend Arnold Colletti, Daniel Lucas,
David Walsh, Alan Fields.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Received contributions of $25,000 from more than
350 residents.
Aided residents with utility and rent bills that exceed-
ed their resources and replenished the Human Services
Fund to enable the Town's Human Services
Department to assist residents in need.
In conjunction with the Rotary Club, distributed win-
ter clothing gift certificates to more than 50 children
in Town.
• Provided money for landscaping around the high
school, for flower barrels in Lexington Center and
East Lexington, and for holiday decorating in East
Lexington.
These trusts represent the love the donors and individuals
being honored have for Lexington and its citizens and their
wish to contribute to the Town's betterment. Knowing that
a trust is in perpetuity and that gifts will be used locally and
are tax deductible is most satisfying to donors.
The Trustees of Public Trusts make giving easy and attrac-
tive and makes it easy to be philanthropic. Any person or
organization may create a named trust with a minimum gift
of $5,000. Additions may also be made to any existing trust
at any time. The Trustees can accept a wide variety of assets
and can accommodate a donor's financial and estate -plan-
ning objectives. Establishing a fund in the Trust is simple,
quick, and economical. The Trustees take care of all the nec-
essary paperwork at no cost.
A brief description of each trust and a financial statement
follow. "Principal Balance " refers to the original gift and
additions plus realized capital gains. "Income Balance "
refers to unspent interest and dividends. Disbursements are
the monies disbursed in FY06.
2005 -2006
ALL - PURPOSE FUNDS
Fund for Lexington— Established 1995, the income to be
used in three areas: assisting those in need, beautification,
and providing seed money for innovative ideas and projects.
Donations can be earmarked for any of the three areas.
Disbursements .......................... $ 26,474
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,674
Income balance ......................... $ 11,627
Genesis Community Fund-Established 1998, three -quar-
ters of the income will be used for scholarships and human
services
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,790
Principal balance ........................ $ 45,427
Income balance ......................... $ 394
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 .......................... $ 200
Principal balance ........................ $ 86,100
Income balance ......................... $ 9,023
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 113
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
BEAUTIFICATION FUNDS
B O L T (Backers of Lexington Track) — Established 2000,
the principal is to be expended to resurface, reconstruct,
repair and maintain the indoor track and related projects at
the Lexington High School (LHS) field house.
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,746
Income balance ......................... $ 450
Geneva M. Brown Fund-Established 1947, the income is
to be used for improving and beautifying the common and
triangular parcel of land in front of the Masonic Temple.
Principal balance ........................ $ 17,966
Income balance ......................... $ 323
Chiesa Farm Conservation Land Trust Fund-Established
2000, after notification three - quarters of the net annual
income may be spent for plantings, signage, maintenance
projects, and land acquisition of abutting land, to help pre-
serve the character of the Chiesa farm conservation area.
Principal balance ........................ $ 67,127
Income balance ......................... $ 531
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 ........................ $ 6,798
Income balance ......................... $ 533
Jack Eddison Blossom Fund-Established 1993, three -quar-
ters of the annual net income to be used to help preserve the
character and green spaces of Lexington and its Bikeway,
through maintenance, new projects, and the planting of
flowers and trees.
Disbursements .......................... $ 27200
Principal balance ........................ $ 65,803
Income balance ......................... $ 6,489
Frederick L. Emery Fund-Established 1936, the income is
to be used by the Lexington Field and Garden Club for the
work of grading, grassing, and keeping in order grass bor-
ders 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 being
given to said objects in order stated.
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,635
Income balance ......................... $ 281
Orin W. Fiske- Battle Green Fund-Established 1899, the
income is to be used for the maintenance of the Lexington
Battle Green or the monuments erected thereon.
Principal balance ........................ $ 1,517
Income balance ......................... $ 11
Charles E. French Colonial Cemetery Fund-Established
1905, the annual income to be devoted to the care of the
older part of the cemetery in which repose the remains of
Rev. John Hancock and wife.
Principal balance ........................ $ 17,550
Income balance ......................... $ 1,715
Gordon /Souza Juniper Hill Fund-Established 1993, three -
quarters of the annual net income shall be used to help pre-
serve the character of Juniper Hill Conservation Land; such
income may be spent for plantings, signs, maintenance pro-
jects, and land acquisition.
Principal balance ........................ $ 32,063
Income balance ......................... $ 27139
Hayden Woods Conservation Fund-Established 1998,
three - quarters of the annual net income shall be used to help
preserve the character of the Hayden Woods conservation
land; such income may be used for plantings, signs, mainte-
nance projects and land acquisitions.
Disbursement ........................... $ 552
Principal balance ........................ $ 33,118
Income balance ......................... $ 17451
Hayes Fountain Fund-Established 1895, the income is to
be used for the perpetual care of the fountain and grounds
immediately around it.
Principal balance ........................ $ 4,535
Income balance ......................... $ 30
Richard and Jeanne Kirk Fund-Established 2000, up to
three - quarters of the net income earned each year may be
used for the maintenance, support, and improvement of the
Theresa and Roberta Lee Fitness /Nature Path.
Disbursements ......................... $ 166,805
Principal balance ....................... $ 1,428,610
Income balance ........................ $ 10,818
Tereasa 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 grad-
ing, planting, beautifying, and maintaining the Teresa and
Roberta Lee Fitness Nature Path.
Principal balance ........................ $ 83,008
Income balance ......................... $ 27228
Lexington Community Playground Fund-Established 1991,
the income and if necessary, the principal are to be used by the
Lexington Recreation Committee for the work of repairing
and maintaining the Lexington Community Playground
Disbursements .......................... $ 600
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,375
Income balance ......................... $ 416
continued on next page
Page 114 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Lexington Nature Trust Fund-Established 1992, the
income and, if necessary, the principal are to be used by the
Town of Lexington Conservation Commission for the acqui-
sition, promotion, and management of its properties.
Disbursements .......................... $ 700
Principal balance ........................ $ 35,303
Income balance ......................... $ 1,861
David G. Miller Conservation Trust-Established 2004, up
to 3/ of the net income earned shall be used, when requested
by the Conservation Commission, for the promotion, beau-
tification and management of the conservation land in
Lexington.
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,002
Income balance ......................... $ 451
Everet M. Mulliken Fund-Established 1948, the income is
to be used under the supervision of the proper town author-
ities for the care of Hastings Park.
Principal balance ........................ $ 36,103
Income balance ......................... $ 3,036
Edith C. Redman Trust-Established 1928, the income only
is to be used and applied for the care and maintenance of the
Lexington Common; known as the "Battle Green. "
Principal balance ........................ $ 2,696
Income balance ......................... $ 17
George O. Smith Fund-Established 1903, the income is to
be expended by the Field and Garden Club in setting out and
keeping 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 ........................ $ 3,828
Income balance ......................... $ 25
George W. Taylor Flag Fund-Established 1931, the income
is to be used for the care, preservation, and replacement of
the flagpole on the Battle Green, or for the purchase of new
flags; any balance of income is to be used for the care of
Lexington Common.
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,729
Income balance ......................... $ 499
George W. Taylor Tree Fund-Established 1931, the income
is to be used for the care, purchase and preservation of trees
for the adornment of the Town.
Principal balance ........................ $ 13,910
Income balance ......................... $ 17142
Albert Ball Tenney Memorial Fund-Established 1950, the
income is to be used to provide nightly illumination of the
Lexington Minute Man statue.
Principal balance ........................ $ 20,592
Income balance ......................... $ 1,797
William Tower Memorial Park Fund-Established 1913,
the income is to be applied by the Town, in each and every
year for the care, maintenance, and improvements of Tower
Park.
Principal balance ........................ $ 108,655
Income balance ......................... $ 4,710
Willards Woods Conservation Fund-Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income may be used for plantings, sig-
nage, maintenance projects and land acquisition costs for the
Willards Woods conservation area.
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,157
Income balance ......................... $ 638
CELEBRATION FUNDS
American Legion Celebrations Fund-Established 1982,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be used
towards defraying the Town's cost for the Patriots' Day,
Memorial Day, and Veterans' Day celebrations.
Principal balance ........................ $ 13,495
Income balance ......................... $ 183
Leroy S. Brown Fund-Established 1940, the income is to
be used towards defraying the expense of an appropriate and
dignified celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington.
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,383
Income balance ......................... $ 136
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS
Beals Fund-Established 1891, the income is to be expend-
ed for the benefit of worthy, indigent, American -born men
and women over 60 years of age.
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,348
Income balance ......................... $ 681
Bridge Charitable Fund-Established 1880, the income is to
be annually distributed among the deserving poor of
Lexington without distinction of sex or religion.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,500
Principal balance ........................ $ 45,087
Income balance ......................... $ 3,708
Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging, Inc.
Established 1992, the income when requested, shall be used
to provide programs and services to benefit older adults in
Lexington. Principal may also be used for capital improve-
ments to the Senior Center.
Disbursement ........................... $ 7,500
Principal balance ........................ $ 3019409
Income balance ......................... $ 11,654
continued on next page
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 115
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Jonas Gammell Trust-Established 1873, the income is to
be used by the Board of Public Welfare and by two women
appointed annually for the purpose by the Selectmen in pur-
chasing such luxuries or delicacies for the town poor, wher-
ever located, as are not usually furnished them, and shall
tend to promote their health and comfort.
Principal balance ........................ $ 1,535
Income balance ......................... $ 11
Jack and Sally Gardner Fund-Established 2000, up to
three - quarters of the annual income may be used to support
activities endorsed by the Friends of the Council on Aging.
Principal balance ........................ $ 35,380
Income balance ......................... $ 566
Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund-Established 1885, the income
is to be distributed to the deserving poor of Lexington with-
out distinction of sex or religion.
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,210
Income balance ......................... $ 987
Harriet R. Gilmore Fund-Established 1892, the income is
to be used for the benefit of poor people in Lexington.
Principal balance ........................ $ 3,504
Income balance ......................... $ 23
Lexington Human Services Fund-Established 1990, to be
funded 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.
Disbursement ........................... $ 1,500
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,652
Income balance ......................... $ 113
RECOGNITION FUNDS
Matt Allen Memorial Fund-Established 1944, reestablished
2004 to be used by the Athletic Dept. of LHS for annual
awards to boys who have shown unusual faithfulness, effort
and sportsmanship in each of five major sports and also for
a tablet to be kept in the school as a record of these awards.
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,514
Income balance ......................... $ 276
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
faculty, who demonstrates promising vocal ability and /or
promotes vocal musical performance in the community.
Disbursements .......................... $ 190
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,196
Income balance ......................... $ 40
Dan H. Fenn, Jr. Minuteman Fund-Established 1998,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be used to fund
a grant or award to an individual or group pursuing the
study of colonial history, primarily Lexington.
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,050
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,884
Income balance ......................... $ 165
Charles E. Ferguson Youth Recognition Award Fund
Established 1997, to fund monetary awards to the LHS stu-
dents receiving the Lexington Youth Award at each Patriots'
Day celebration. 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 to 1969.
Disbursement ........................... $ 500
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,472
Income balance ......................... $ 120
Paul Foley Leadership Fund-Established 1990, this award
is made periodically to a member of the administration, fac-
ulty, staff, or a volunteer in the Lexington Public School
System to recognize and reward his /her outstanding leader-
ship in facilitating a team approach to meeting the educa-
tional needs of students, individually or as a group.
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,211
Income balance ......................... $ 182
Alice Hinkle- Prince Estabrook Award Fund-Established
2004, to place and maintain a physical memorial honoring
Prince Estabrook, the African - American soldier and slave
who fought as a Patriot on the Battle Green and to fund peri-
odically the Alice Hinkle- Prince Estabrook Award.
Principal balance ........................ $ 59442
Income balance ......................... $ 400
Lexington Education Foundation-Established 1989, to
promote sound, innovative approaches to enhance excel-
lence in education by funding projects in areas of creative
program development, innovative materials, and instruc-
tional resources.
Disbursement ........................... $ 25,950
Principal balance ........................ $ 13,032
Income balance ......................... $ 537
Millennium Arts Fund-Established 2000, three - quarters of
the net income shall be paid from time to time to the LEF to
fund a grant as appropriate.
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,589
Income balance ......................... $ 127
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Page 116 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Jacquelyn R. Smith Memorial Internship Fund-Established
1993, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be used
to help professionals gain valuable work experience and
explore career options within local government.
Principal balance ........................ $ 127,264
Income balance ......................... $ 3,750
Michael Wagner Technology Education Fund-Established
1999, three - quarters of the annual net income shall be
awarded to a teacher at LHS who has done much to pro-
mote the art of technology by students and /or in the class-
room, or has aided others in the system to effectively utilize
computer technology.
Disbursements .......................... $ 250
Principal balance ........................ $ 9,460
Income balance ......................... $ 85
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Sangwook Ahn Memorial Scholarship Fund-Established
1998, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a LHS senior whose life encompasses a joyful
display of zest, a respect for all, a striving for excellence, and
service towards others.
Disbursements .......................... $ 750
Principal balance ........................ $ 24,934
Income balance ......................... $ 182
Charles D. Aker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1998, three - quarters of the annual net income to be
awarded to a LHS senior who must have held a responsible posi-
tion on a sports team (other than a player) for at least two years.
Disbursements .......................... $ 199
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,878
Income balance ......................... $ 79
Bass DiDomenico Scholarship Fund-Established 2002, an
award is to be made each year to a graduate of LHS who
plans to major in music or music education.
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,524
Income balance ......................... $ 1,617
Hallie C. Blake Fund-Established 1920, the income is to be
used annually in cash prizes to two seniors (a boy and a girl) of
LHS, who by example and influence have shown the highest
qualities of leadership, conduct, and character and who pos-
sess, in the largest measure, the goodwill of the student body.
Disbursements .......................... $ 232
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,861
Income balance ......................... $ 94
Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize-Established 1990,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a woman in the senior class of LHS who has demonstrated
a commitment to the community.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 79,277
Income balance ......................... $ 283
Pauline Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund-Established
2004, three - quarters of the income may be used to fund a
need -based scholarship to graduates of Minuteman Regional
High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 285
Principal balance ........................ $ 9,007
Income balance ......................... $ 152
James Cataldo Scholarship Fund-Established 2005, three -
quarters of the income may be used to fund need -based
scholarships to children of Lexington town employee who
have graduated from LHA or Minuteman Regional High
School.
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,084
Income balance ......................... $ 349
Robert and Edith Cataldo Family Scholarship Fund in
Memory of Jerie Cataldo DeAngelis— Established 2004, up to
three - quarters of the set income shall fund scholarships for a
graduate of LHS who demonstrates financial need and is com-
mitted to teaching, especially those with learning disabilities.
Disbursements .......................... $ 27400
Principal balance ........................ $ 167260
Income balance ......................... $ 468
Robert P. Clapp Fund Income is to provide two prizes for
pupils of LHS, one for excellence in speaking and the other
for excellence in composition, for scholarships.
Principal balance ........................ $ 2,022
Income balance ......................... $ 33
Bettie Clarke Scholarship Fund-Established 1993, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a
Lexington senior at LHS or Minuteman Regional High
School, who joyously, intelligently and creatively partici-
pates in community public service and has demonstrated a
respect for all points of view.
Disbursements .......................... $ 800
Principal balance ........................ $ 20,872
Income balance ......................... $ 152
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Norman P. Cohen Scholarship Fund-Established 2002,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a Lexington resident who is a graduate of LHS or
Minuteman Regional High School and has shown evidence
of financial need.
Disbursements .......................... $ 295
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,550
Income balance ......................... $ 126
Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Scholarship— Established
1973, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a LHS senior, preferably one who graduated
from Bridge School, has financial need, loves family, and is
involved in community and school activities.
Disbursements .......................... $ 196
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,842
Income balance ......................... $ 76
Nan and Ray Culler Scholarship Fund-Established 1998,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
graduating senior (s) who are residents of Lexington, and
who have participated in community public service, includ-
ing volunteer activities in Town.
Disbursements .......................... $ 885
Principal balance ........................ $ 35,689
Income balance ......................... $ 216
June Denk Fund-Established 1994, three - quarters of the
annual net income is to be used to award a scholarship and
book selected by the Principal of LHS to a graduating senior
who volunteered in the student library or made extensive use
of the student library.
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,030
Principal balance ........................ $ 38,319
Income balance ......................... $ 428
Earl and Elsie Dooks Scholarship Fund-Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income shall fund a scholarship (s) to a
LHS graduate who is planning to study and enter the field of
teaching.
Disbursements .......................... $ 296
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,608
Income balance ......................... $ 149
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 is to be awarded to a
graduating senior who participated in Lexington Little
League or Girls' Softball.
Disbursements .......................... $ 325
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,756
Income balance ......................... $ 96
William P. Fitzgerald Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Fund-Established 1998, to be awarded to a LHS senior
who has shown positive growth in his or her athletic abili-
ties and is recognized as a good person.
Principal balance ........................ $ 20,587
Income balance ......................... $ 138
Charles E. French Medal Fund-Established 1905, the
income is to be used annually to purchase silver medals (or
scholarship) to be distributed to pupils in the senior high
school for the best scholarship.
Disbursements .......................... $ 176
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,133
Income balance ......................... $ 67
Nancy Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund-Established
2002, three - quarters of the annual net income shall be
awarded to a graduate of LHS or Minuteman Regional High
School who demonstrates financial need and is going to pur-
sue a degree in education.
Disbursements .......................... $ 164
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,638
Income balance ......................... $ 67
Mary P. Grace Scholarship Fund-Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income is to fund scholarships.
Disbursements .......................... $ 410
Principal balance ........................ $ 14,338
Income balance ......................... $ 160
Harrington Memorial Fund-To be used by the School
Committee of Lexington for scholarships for needy children.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 70,655
Income balance ......................... $ 785
Heritage Scholarship Fund-Established 1999, three -quar-
ters of the annual net income is to be awarded to a LHS
graduate (s) who is a resident of Lexington, has demonstrat-
ed financial need, has done his or her work conscientiously
while not necessarily being in the top ten percent of the class.
Disbursements .......................... $ 27280
Principal balance ........................ $ 90,233
Income balance ......................... $ 970
Jacqueline Toye Hoiriis Scholarship Fund -Established
2001, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded annually to a LHS or Minuteman Regional High
School graduate who is a resident of Lexington, has been a
member of the Haydenette Precision Skating Team, and has
been accepted at a college or university.
Disbursements .......................... $ 330
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,464
Income balance ......................... $ 132
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Richard Isenberg Scholarship Fund-Established 1986,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded
annually to a member of the junior or senior class of LHS
who has demonstrated excellence in sports writing.
Disbursements .......................... $ 500
Principal balance ........................ $ 26,757
Income balance ......................... $ 168
George E. Jansen Scholarship Fund— Established 2005,
three - quarters of the income may be used to fund need -based
scholarships to graduates of Minuteman Regional High
School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 145
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,993
Income balance ......................... $ 78
Gladys & Arthur Katz Scholarship— Established 2005,
three - quarters of the income may be used to fund need -based
scholarships to graduates of LHS or Minuteman Regional
High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 118
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,682
Income balance ......................... $ 77
LHS Class of 1938-Established 1998, three - quarters of the
annual net income is to be awarded annually to two seniors
of LHS (a boy and a girl) with financial need who have
shown high quality of leadership and character.
Disbursements .......................... $ 249
Principal balance ........................ $ 9,097
Income balance ......................... $ 102
LHS Class of 1953 /June Wilson Kennedy Fund
Established 2000. Beginning in 2003 three - quarters of the
annual net income shall be awarded to a student who has
demonstrated financial need and worked conscientiously
and to the best of his or her ability without necessarily
achieving a high level of academic standing.
Disbursements .......................... $ 17198
Principal balance ........................ $ 50,716
Income balance ......................... $ 441
Lexington High School Class of 1954 /Lawrence G.
Movsessian Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established
2000, up to three - quarters of the income shall fund need -
based scholarships to graduates of LHS.
Disbursements .......................... $ 546
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,940
Income balance ......................... $ 214
Lexington High School Class of 1996 Scholarship Fund
Established 1996, three - quarters of the income may be used
to fund need -based scholarships to graduates of LHS.
Disbursements .......................... $ 154
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,362
Income balance ......................... $ 62
Lexington Outlook Club /Bessie and Gabriel Baker
Scholarship Fund-Established 1989, three - quarters of the
annual net income is to be awarded to women in the senior
class of LHS who are going to college.
Disbursements .......................... $ 480
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,832
Income balance ......................... $ 181
Lexington Outlook Club Scholarship Fund-Established
1902, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to women in the senior class of LHS who are going
to college.
Disbursements .......................... $ 740
Principal balance ........................ $ 21,308
Income balance ......................... $ 369
Lexington Outlook Club /Maxine Francis Warnecke
Scholarship Fund-Established 1986, three - quarters of the
annual net income is to be awarded to women in the senior
class of LHS who are going to junior college or college, who
need financial assistance, and who have made a commitment
to pursue a career in medicine or science.
Disbursements .......................... $ 6,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 257,871
Income balance ......................... $ 3,116
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund-Established
1966, to give financial awards to deserving Lexington stu-
dents to be applied to the cost of their post- secondary under-
graduate education.
Disbursements .......................... $ 24,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 183,906
Income balance ......................... $ 79,044
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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,049
Income balance ......................... $ 1,621
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Lexington Police Scholarship Fund-Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income may be used to fund need -based
scholarship (s) to graduate (s) of LHS, preferably those plan-
ning to enter the field of law enforcement.
Disbursements .......................... $ 190
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,674
Income balance ......................... $ 235
Christine Martin Scholarship Fund- Established 1999,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a senior at LHS 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.
Principal balance ........................ $ 21,515
Income balance ......................... $ 146
Carolyn M. McCabe Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1986, three - quarters of the annual net income is
to be awarded to a woman in the senior class of LHS who
was a varsity athlete and who demonstrated aspects of
Carolyn's character (i.e., good sportsmanship, inspired com-
petition, spirit, and fun) . Nominations must be made by a
teammate or coach
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 427197
Income balance ......................... $ 1,661
Robert & Mary McNamara Family Scholarship Fund in
Memory of Edward Joseph McNamara, Jr.-Established
2004, three - quarters of the income may be used to fund
need -based scholarships to a graduate of LHS who was a
member of the football team and a resident of Lexington.
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,208
Income balance ......................... $ 97
Leo P. McSweeney Scholarship Fund-Established 2004, to
fund scholarships to a graduate of LHS who is a current res-
ident of Lexington, has demonstrated community involve-
ment, and is a direct descendent of an elected town official,
preferably a Selectman. Up to three - quarters of the annual
met income may be spent.
Disbursements .......................... $ 167
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,857
Income balance ......................... $ 65
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 be planning to attend a 4 -year college
or university.
Disbursements .......................... $ 750
Principal balance ........................ $ 28,855
Income balance ......................... $ 313
Dominic and Assunta Modoono Family Scholarship
Fund-Established 2000, up to three - quarters of the income
earned shall fund scholarship (s) on a need -based basis to
graduate (s) of LHS or Minuteman Regional High School.
Recipients should have selflessly, enthusiastically, and cre-
atively served their school and community.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,530
Principal balance ........................ $ 80,237
Income balance ......................... $ 1,382
Amanda Payson Scholarship Fund-Established 1933,
three - quarters of the annual net income shall be awarded to
female graduates of LHS who demonstrate financial need.
Disbursements .......................... $ 9,747
Principal balance ........................ $ 339,598
Income balance ......................... $ 3,804
Virginia M. Powers Scholarship Fund-Established 1995,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a woman student with financial need who evidences a seri-
ousness of purpose, a clear sense on responsibility, coupled
with humility and respect for others.
Disbursements .......................... $ 486
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,997
Income balance ......................... $ 189
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 LHS 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 that has
not been given other recognition. No scholarship will be award-
ed until the principal balance reaches $5,000.
Principal balance ........................ $ 3,554
Income balance ......................... $ 60
Morton L. Salter Scholarship Fund-Established 2000, three -
quarters of the income shall fund need -based scholarships.
Disbursements .......................... $ 107150
Principal balance ........................ $ 66,175
Income balance ......................... $ 107785
Dorothea Schmidt -Penta Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1980, three - quarters of the income to be award-
ed to a LHS senior planning to enter the field of health ser-
vice
Disbursements .......................... $ 197
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,916
Income balance ......................... $ 76
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Mary and August Schumacher Trust Fund-Established
1988, three - quarters of the income is to be used annually to
fund two scholarships, of equal value, to seniors at LHS 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 have a need for funds to
obtain a college education.
Disbursements .......................... $ 2,710
Principal balance ........................ $ 94,804
Income balance ......................... $ 1,076
Foster Sherburne and Tenney Sherburne Fund-Established
1956, the net income from said fund is to be awarded annu-
ally to assist in the education of deserving young men or
women living in Lexington.
Disbursements .......................... $ 1,098
Principal balance ........................ $ 38,110
Income balance ......................... $ 428
George O. Smith Scholarship Fund-Established 1905, to
be used for "furnishing of a technical education to graduates
of the high school in Lexington, who were born in that
town." The scholarship has been modified to those whose
parents were living in Lexington at time of birth and fields
of study broadened to engineering, physical science, or relat-
ed fields.
Disbursements .......................... $ 9,000
Principal balance ........................ $ 412,462
Income balance ......................... $ 14,551
Mary Sorenson Memorial Fund-Established 1969, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to gradu-
ating seniors in need of financial assistance.
Disbursements .......................... $ 212
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,314
Income balance ......................... $ 85
J. Stavenhagen Family Scholarship Fund-Established
2000, up to three - quarters of the income earned shall fund
need based scholarship (s) to student (s) who have worked
conscientiously to the best of their ability without necessari-
ly achieving high academic standing.
Disbursement ........................... $ 157
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,740
Income balance ......................... $ 58
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 .......................... $ 230
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,939
Income balance ......................... $ 92
Steven Teitelbaum Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 2000, three - quarters of the annual net income to
be awarded to a male senior, graduating from LHS and plan-
ning to attend a two- or four -year college or university and
to participate in post high school athletics. Recipient must
have been a member of varsity athletic teams in at least two
different sports, one of which must have been football or
hockey.
Disbursements .......................... $ 500
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,458
Income balance ......................... $ 524
Richard S. Townsend Scholarship Fund-Established 1997
to fund scholarships for male graduates of LHS who have
financial needs.
Disbursements .......................... $ 153
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,361
Income balance ......................... $ 189
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 .......................... $ 530
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,261
Income balance ......................... $ 632
S. Lawrence Whipple History— Established 1996 by his
many friends in honor of "Larry" Whipple, the scholarship
will 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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 400
Principal balance ........................ $ 12,173
Income balance ......................... $ 93
Edward & Virginia Williams Scholarship Fund-Established
2002, up to three - quarters of the income earned shall fund need -
based scholarships to students who have worked diligently and
demonstrated excellent community involvement or service.
Disbursements .......................... $ 306
Principal balance ........................ $ 25,206
Income balance ......................... $ 57
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Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund-Established
1995, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a LHS senior planning to become a physician
who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement;
possesses aspects of Sevag's easy -going personality; is dedi-
cated to family, friends, and community; evidences a desire
to see others happy; and shows pride in an ethnic heritage.
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,428
Income balance ......................... $ 272
Town Counsel
APPOINTED by
FY06
FY05
the Board of
$399,614
Selectman:
William Lahey of
Anderson & Kreiger LLP, since December 2001.
Expenditures
Legal Fees
FY06
FY05
$356,229
$399,614
Pursuant to Chapter 90, § 28 of the Code of the Town of
Lexington, this report was submitted in writing by Town
Counsel for the period from January 1, 2006, to December
317 2006. The report is divided into the several sections
required by the bylaws.
Monroe Cemetery Fund Income is to be used in the main-
tenance of Monroe Cemetery.
Disbursements .......................... $ 20,588
Principal balance ........................ $ 370,651
Income balance ......................... $ 8,146
Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Income is to be
used in the maintenance of Westview Cemetery.
Disbursements ......................... $ 126,510
Principal balance ....................... $ 2,2537207
Income balance ........................ $ 437016
6. William Taylor, et al. v. Lexington Zoning Board of
Appeals, et al., Middlesex Superior Court No. 03 -0746.
Appeal of grant by Board of Appeals of Comprehensive
Permit pursuant to G.L. c. 40B. The abutter /plaintiffs
complaint was dismissed in the Superior Court and is
now on appeal.
7. James R. Raymond, et al. v. Lexington Planning Board,
et al., Land Court No. 292408. Appeal of decision of
the Planning Board concerning 29 Rangeway Road. The
plaintiff has not been actively prosecuting this case.
8.
All actions by or against the Town that were
pending on January 1, 2006.
1. Jerome & Ruth Berg, et al. v. Town of Lexington, et al.,
Land Court No. 264514. Appeal from a decision of the
Planning Board approving a subdivision on Grandview
Avenue. Pending issuance of Appeals Court decision.
(See also #1 in last section of report.)
2. Lawrence G. Trebino, Trustee v. Lexington Planning
Board, et al., Land Court No. 266945. Appeal from a
decision of the Planning Board disapproving a subdivision.
The plaintiff has not been actively prosecuting this case.
3. Steven M. Raskind, et al. v. Town of Lexington, et al., Land
Court No. 269183. Appeal from a decision of the Board of
Appeals reversing a decision of the zoning enforcement
officer that a lot was not buildable. The appeal of this deci-
sion is stayed pending decision in a related case. 9
4. Adams, et al. v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, et
al., Land Court No. 276627. Appeal of Zoning Board of
Appeals decision granting variance. The plaintiff has
failed to prosecute this matter.
5. Rising Tide Development LLC v. Lexington Zoning
Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee (HAC)
No. 03 -0521. Appeal of grant by the Lexington Board
of Zoning Appeals of a Comprehensive Permit with con-
ditions pursuant to G.L. c. 40B. HAC decision against
Town now on appeal in Superior Court by abutters.
Oral argument on Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
held and decision pending.
Town of Lexington v. Massachusetts Highway
Department, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
and Modern Continental Construction Company,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 03 -3228. Action by
Town in Superior Court for injunctive relief and a
declaratory judgment relating to MHD's failure to con-
sider noise and other environmental impacts as part of
the Route 3 /Route 128 interchange construction project
in Lexington. After submission of detailed expert analy-
sis justifying the construction of noise barriers along the
Route 3/128 interchange, the parties entered into settle-
ment negotiations over the summer of 2006. MHD
agreed to build the noise barrier and has proposed a
schedule to design the barrier within a year and build it
by the end of November of the following year. The
schedule has been incorporated into a motion for the
Court to stay the action, which has been granted.
Katherine F. Conroy v. Lexington Conservation
Commission, et al., Middlesex Superior Court No. 03-
1956. Appeal from denial by Conservation Commission
of order of conditions at property on Lincoln Street.
Counsel appointed by the Town's insurance company is
handling this case. Oral argument held on motion for
judgment on pleadings, decision pending.
10. Katherine E Conroy v. Town of Lexington, et al.,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 05 -3533. Claim for alleged
regulatory taking as a result of Conservation Commission
action. Counsel appointed by the Town's insurance com-
pany is handling this case. Oral argument held on motion
continued on next page
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Town Counsel continued from previous page
for judgment on pleadings, decision pending.
11. Quinn Bros. of Essex, Inc. v. Jan Five d /b /a Alexandra
Construction et al. v. Town of Lexington, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 04 -2233B and other related cases.
Claims by general contractor and subcontractors on
Cary Memorial Library project to recover payments
allegedly owed by general contractor and claim by
Lexington against architect for the Project. Lexington
has reached a settlement with general contractor.
Litigation continues on sub - contractor claims against
general contractor.
12. Hartman v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, Land
Court Case No. 300320. Appeal of decision by Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding property at 131 Shade
Street. Case has been voluntarily dismissed.
13. Casella v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, Land
Court Case No. 279910. Appeal of a decision by
Zoning Board of Appeals regarding property on
Steadman Road. A motion for reconsideration if adverse
judgment against Lexington is pending and stayed with
resolution of related case.
14. General Mechanical Contractors v. CTA v. Town of
Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 05- 04894 -D.
Motion for Summary Judgment argued and under
advisement by judge.
All actions brought by or against the Town dur-
ing 2006.
1. Cormier v. Planning Board of Lexington, Land Court
Misc. Case No.06- 327082. Case stayed pending consid-
eration of revised sub - division plans.
2. The Chappy Corporation v. Castagna Construction et al.
v. the Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No.
06- 0771 -A. Motion for summary judgment is pending.
3. Michael Meadows v. Members of Lexington Historical
Commission & Steven Frederickson, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 06 -1673. Settlement reached and
stipulation of dismissal pending.
4. Leonard J. Samia, et al. v. State Building Code of
Appeals, Steven Fredrickson as Building Commissioner
of the Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No.
06 -2684E Appeal of decision by building commissioner
voluntarily dismissed.
5. Parker, et al v. Lexington Superintendent of Public
Schools, et al, United States District Court of
Massachusetts, C.A. No. 06 -10751 MLW. This case
raises constitutional claims regarding reading material
at Eastabrok School referencing families with same sex
parents. This case is primarily being handled by counsel
appointed by the Town's insurance company. A motion
to dismiss has been filed and is scheduled for oral argu-
ment in February, 2007.
6. Town of Lexington v. Stephen Hale, Architects &
Associates, Middlesex Superior Court No. 06 -3866.
Negligence and breach of contract claims by the Town
against architect of Cary Memorial Library.
7. Town of Lexington, et al. v. John H. Sellars, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 06 -3169. An action by the Town to
enforce Lexington Zoning and By -laws.
8. Voss v. Lexington Conservation Commission,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 06- 03073. Appeal by an
abutter challenging decision of the Conservation
Commission under the Town's wetlands by -law. The
administrative record is being assembled.
All actions settled or disposed of during 2006.
1. Grandview Realty, LLC v. Lexington Zoning Board of
Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) No. 05-
11. Appeal from a decision of the Board of Appeals
granting with conditions a Comprehensive Permit on
Grandview Avenue pursuant to G.L. c. 40B. The
Housing Appeals Committee dismissed this action
2. Capital Carpet and Flooring Specialists v. Peabody
Construction Co., Inc. v. Town of Lexington, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 05- 05066. Action by flooring sub-
contractor to recover disputed payment estimated in
amount of $52,000 for work performed at Lexington
High School. This case was dismissed by parties.
3. Lexington Historic Districts Commission v. Thomas and
Laura Sheedy, Middlesex Superior Court No. 04 -293.
Action to HDC order. Shortly before trial, the parties
agreed to settle the matter and final judgment has been
entered.
4. Ranne P. Warner v. Lexington Historic District
Commission, Middlesex Superior Court No. 01 -0397.
Appeal from a decision of the Historic Districts
Commission denying a certificate of appropriateness.
The landowner performed the agreed upon work and
this case has been settled and dismissed.
5. Lexington Historic Districts Commission v. Ranne P.
Warner, Middlesex Superior Court No. 04 -0292. Action
to enforce non - compliance with HDC Order and con-
tinued nonpayment of fines regarding property at 30
Hancock Street. (See #4 above.) This case was dismissed
by the parties.
6. Mack v. Town of Lexington, Concord District Court
Small Claims Session No. 0547SC -0799. Claim against
Town for alleged damage to house from public shade
tree. After trial, the Court entered a judgment in favor
of Lexington.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 123
Noise Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on matters relating to the
noise bylaw.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chairman
Anthony Galaitsis, Julian Bussgang, Myla Kabat -Zinn, Jack
Maloney, Ted Page, Jim Sheehy, Deborah Thompson,
Martha Wood, Selectman liaison Jeanne Krieger, Tree
Committee liaison John Frey, Bicycle Committee liaison
Stewart Kennedy, Town Staff liaison David Pinsonneault.
HIGHLIGHTS: In response to the Board of Selectmen's
requests, the Noise Advisory Committee addressed the fol-
lowing issues:
Legal Services Review Committee
ROLE: To review the Town's legal activities and needs; to
evaluate common models for provision of legal services to
municipalities, ranging from in -house staff counsel to spe-
cialty law firms; to advise the Board of Selectmen concerning
the advantages and disadvantages of the various models; and
if requested by the Board, to assist in the identification and
review of potential providers of legal services to the Town.
Early in 2006, William Lahey, the current Town Counsel,
and several of his key partners and associates relocated their
practice to Anderson & Kreiger, a medium -sized law firm
that represents municipalities and a range of other clients. In
light of this transition, the Board of Selectmen appointed the
Committee to assist the Board in determining whether to
continue to use Mr. Lahey as Town Counsel under this new
arrangement or whether it was an appropriate time for the
Town to consider other options for obtaining needed legal
services.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Peter
Enrich, Margery Battin, William Dailey, Daniel Griffin, Jr.,
Philip Hamilton, Stephen Politi, Jeffrey Robbins, and Alan
Wrigley.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Appointed in June 2006, the Committee completed its
work and was discharged in December 2006. As its title
indicates, the Committee's task was to follow up on the
work of a prior committee that, in 2003, assessed the
existing arrangements for the provision of legal services to
the Town.
• As requested by the Board, the Committee undertook a
thorough review of the various models by which munici-
palities comparable to Lexington obtain legal services. The
Reviewed citizen- sponsored Article 23 of the 2006 Town
Warrant and provided a recommendation to the Selectmen
and Town Meeting.
After several iterations, finalized the Special Permit forms
that petitioners seeking relief from the requirements of the
noise bylaw may use.
Initiated a search for and reviewed existing state and town
regulations within Massachusetts of leaf blowing equip-
ment.
Committee identified four relevant models: in -house coun-
sel, retention of a local practitioner for whom the munici-
pality is the sole or primary client, retention of a large firm
specializing exclusively in representation of municipalities,
or retention of a multi - function firm (typically of medium
size) representing municipalities and other client types.
Members of the Committee conducted site visits to nearby
communities using each of these models, conferred with
the various elements of Lexington's government that make
substantial use of legal services, and reviewed Lexington's
needs and its current services.
On the basis of this review, the Committee concluded that,
although each of the models can work well under appro-
priate circumstances, the model that Lexington presently
uses is the model most likely to serve its needs most effec-
tively and efficiently. In part, this conclusion drew on the
identification of a set of factors critical to effective legal
representation and on the fact that a medium -sized firm
with an expertise in, but not an exclusive focus on, the
representation of municipal clients on an individualized
basis best satisfied most of these factors. In part, the con-
clusion was based on the Committee's recognition that a
key factor in client satisfaction is the existence of a strong,
positive relationship between municipal officials and the
lead legal counsel, a condition that Lexington's existing
relationship with Town Counsel clearly met.
At its meeting of December 4, 2006, the Board of
Selectmen accepted the Committee's report and, on that
basis, decided not to proceed with a search process for
alternative providers of legal services. Thereafter, the
Committee was discharged.
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Lexington by the Numbers
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G Settled 1642, incorporated as Town of Lexington 1713
NO
Q- Latitude: 4 2.N 2
6
(r 7 Longitude: 71.13W
Area of town in acres ..................... 10 ,650.42
Area of town in square miles .................. 16.64
3 Extreme length in miles ........................ 5.80
00 .�
APRIL 19TH Extreme width in miles .......................... 4.85
t� O� Highest elevation, feet above m.s.l ................... 374
aC121TG't
Lowest elevation, feet above m.s.l ..................... 110
2006 2005
Population ...... ............................... 29 ,771 ........ 30,765
Public School Student Enrollment ..................... 6 ,199 ......... 6196
Town -owned conservation land, acres ................ 1345.1 ....... 1345.1
Total Revenue Sources (FY) ................... $132,300,575.. $126,443,036
Total Operating Expenses (FY) ................. $126,169,785.. $122,776,030
Average single - family tax bill (FY) .................... $7,744........ $7246
Typical annual residential water /sewer bill (FY) .......... $1,175........ $1162
Solid Waste Trash (tons) .............. ..............9740.........9361
Recycled Materials ( tons) . ...........................5221 .........5444
Average selling price of single - family home* ......... $680,000 ...... $691,500
Single - family homes sold* ........................... 369 .......... 396
Single - family homes demolished ........................ 45 ........... 73
Permits issued for new single - family homes ............... 57 ........... 80
Town of Lexington Moody's Credit Rating ................ Aaa .......... Aaa
Town of Lexington
Mailing Address:
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
Telephone: 781 - 862 -0500
Web Site address: http: / /ci.lexington.ma.us
* Based on data supplied by M. L. S. Property Information Network, Inc. Data main-
tained by the Realtor Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity.
2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 125
A
Ad Hoc Financial Policy
Bicycle Advisory Committee .......
Committee ..................
97 -100
Appeals ........................
58 -60
Appropriation Committee
......... 92 -94
Arts Council .......................
86
Assessors ..........................
97
a
Battle Green Guides ................. 88
Bicycle Advisory Committee .......
78 -79
Biosafety Committee ..............
30 -31
Board of Appeals ................
58 -60
Board of Assessors ..................
97
Board of Health ....................
32
Board of Registrars .................
10
Board of Selectmen ...................
5
Building Division/Office of
106
Community Development ..........
69
C
Capital Expenditures Com. ........ 94 -95
Cary Lecture Series ..................
89
Cary Memorial Library ...........
84 -86
Celebrations Committee ...........
89 -90
Cemetery Division ..................
39
Center Committee ..................
71
Clerk ..........................
10 -11
COA.............................81
Historic Districts Commission ......
Combined Balance Sheet ............
106
Commission on Disability ............
82
Communications Advisory Cmte.......
91
Community Development ............
69
Community Education ...............
55
Community Preservation Cmte......
77 -78
Comptroller ..................
102 -111
Comptroller Schedule of
83
Appropriations ...............
95 -105
Condo Conversion Board ............
67
Conservation Commission .........
75 -77
Conservation Land Inventory .........
76
Council for the Arts .................
86
Council on Aging ...................
81
Cronin, Neil Tribute ..................
4
DAC.............................68
Debt Service Summary .............. 101
Deferral & Exemption Study
13 -16
Committee ..................... 101
Department of Public Works .......
33 -42
Design Advisory Committee .......... 68
Dolorores Hidalgo Sister City
32
Committee ...................... 90
DPW ..........................
33 -42
E
Elected Town Officials ............
12 -14
Election ........................
13 -16
Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee ..... 46
Energy Conservation Committee....... 46
Engineering Division ................ 34
Fire Department ................. 29 -30
Forestry Division ................. 38 -39
Fund for Lexington ................ 113
H
Hanscom Area Towns Committee...
70 -71
Hanscom Field Advisory Comm.....
70 -71
HATS .........................
70 -71
HDC ..........................
62 -67
Health Department .................
32
HFAC .........................
70 -71
Highway Division ................
35 -36
Historic Districts Commission ......
62 -67
Historical Commission ...............
68
Housing Authority ..................
72
Housing Partnership ................
73
Human Services Committee ........
81 -82
Legal Services Review Committee ..... 124
LexHAB ..........................
71
Lexington 2020 Vision Committee .....
10
Lexington Center Committee .........
71
Lexington Community Education ......
55
Lexington Council for the Arts ........
86
Lexington Historical Commission ......
68
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
71
Lexington Housing Authority .........
72
Lexington Housing Partnership ........
73
Lexington Public Schools ..........
47 -55
Lexington School Committee .......
47 -49
Lexington Tree Committee ...........
43
Lexington Scholarship and
Sr. Ctr. Action Plan Committee ........
Education Fund Committee.........
55
Lexington Youth Commission .........
83
Library ........................
84 -86
LexMedia .........................
91
Lexpress .......................
40 -41
LYC. .............................83
M
MAGIC ........................
61 -62
Management Information Systems ......
9
MAPC .........................
61 -62
Met. State Task Force ...............
72
Minuteman Regional High School ..
54 -55
MIS. ..............................9
Revenue Officer ....................
Moderator ........................
14
MPO ..........................61
-62
N
No Place for Hate Committee .......... 9
Noise Advisory Committee .......... 124
P
Parking Operation .................. 40
Parks Division ..................... 38
PBC . .............................42
Permanent Building Committee ........ 42
Personnel Advisory Board ............. 8
Planning ....................... 56 -57
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Police Department ............... 27 -29
Public Building Maintenance ....... 34 -35
R
Recreation ........................ 87
Regional Planning ................
61 -62
Regional Transportation Advisory
School Committee ................
Council .........................61
School Expenditures ..............
Registrars .........................
10
Retirement Board ..................
112
Revenue Officer ....................
96
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund
Sidewalk Committee ................
Balances ...................
107 -111
Road Machinery Division ............
36
Schedule of Appropriations ......
102 -105
School Budget ...................
50 -53
School Committee ................
47 -49
School Expenditures ..............
51 -53
Selectmen ..........................
5
Senior Center ......................
74
Sister Cities ........................
90
Sidewalk Committee ................
45
Sister City Committee ...............
90
Snow Removal Operations.........
35 -36
Social Services ......................
80
Solid Waste Management ..........
36 -37
Special Town Meetings ..............
26
Sr. Ctr. Action Plan Committee ........
74
State Election, November 7 ...........
16
State Primary, Sept. 19 ............
14 -15
Street Light Maintenance ..........
39 -40
Superintendent of Schools .........
49 -50
T
TMMA ...........................20
Tourism Committee .................
88
Town Celebrations Committee .....
89 -90
Town Clerk .....................
10 -11
Town Counsel .................
122 -123
Town Election, March 7 ...........
12 -14
Town Manager ......................
7
Town Meeting Members ..........
17 -19
Town Meeting Members Assoc........
20
Town Meeting ...................
21 -25
Traffic Mitigation Group .............
74
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
..... 31
Transportation Advisory Cmte.........
40
Tree Committee ....................
43
Trustees of Public Trusts ........
113 -122
W
Waste Management .............. 36 -37
Water & Sewer Rate Study Cmte....... 44
Water /Sewer .................... 41/42
Y
Youth Commission .................. 83
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