HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-Annual Report2007 ANNUAL REPORT
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
MASSACHUSETTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revenue Sources ....................2
Operating Expenses .................3
Department of Public Works .........31
Town Government, pp. 4 -23
Water and Sewer Rate Study .........41
Board of Selectmen ..................4
Lexington Tree Committee ...........42
Town Manager .....................6
Permanent Building Committee .......43
Town Clerk /Board of Registrars ........8
Sidewalk Committee ................44
Lexington 2020 Vision Committee ......9
Energy Conservation ...............45
Elected Town Officials ..............10
Education, pp. 46 -54
Special Town Meeting ..............10
School Committee .................46
Town Election ....................11
Superintendent of Schools ...........48
Management Information Systems .....12
Scholarship and Education Fund ......49
Special Town Election ..............12
Lexington Community Education ......50
Special State Primary ...............12
School Expenditures by Line Item .....51
Special State Election ...............12
Minuteman Regional High School .....53
Moderator .......................13
LPS Summary of Outside Funding .....54
Town Meeting Members ............14
Land Use, pp. 55 -76
Town Meeting Members Association ...17
Planning .........................5
Town Meeting ....................18
Design Advisory Committee ..........56
Ad Hoc Climate Action Plan Committee ..23
Board of Appeals ..................57
Public Safety, pp. 24 -30
Police Department .................24
Fire and Rescue Department ..........26
Biosafety Committee ...............28
Ad Hoc Committee on Engine Run -Ups ..29
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee .....29
Board of Health ...................30
Public Facilities, pp. 31 -45
Department of Public Works .........31
Water and Sewer Rate Study .........41
Lexington Tree Committee ...........42
Permanent Building Committee .......43
Sidewalk Committee ................44
Energy Conservation ...............45
Education, pp. 46 -54
School Committee .................46
Superintendent of Schools ...........48
..83
Scholarship and Education Fund ......49
Lexington Community Education ......50
Cary Lecture Series Committee .......85
School Expenditures by Line Item .....51
Town Celebrations Committee ........85
Minuteman Regional High School .....53
Communications Advisory Committee .. 8 6
LPS Summary of Outside Funding .....54
Land Use, pp. 55 -76
Planning .........................5
6
Design Advisory Committee ..........56
Board of Appeals ..................57
....93
Regional Planning .................60
Historic Districts Commission ........61
Condo Conversion Board ............66
Lexington Historical Commission .....67
Lexington Center Committee .........67
Office of Community Development
Building Division ..................68
Hanscom Committees (HATS /HFAC)
..69
LexHAB .........................70
Lexington Housing Authority ........70
Lexington Housing Partnership .......71
Conservation Commission ...........72
Community Preservation Committee
...73
Bicycle Advisory Committee ..........75
Traffic Mitigation ..................76
Social Services, pp. 77 -79
Social Services Department ...........77
Council on Aging ..................78
Commission on Disability ...........78
Human Services Committee ..........79
Lexington Youth Commission ........79
Culture and Leisure, pp. 80 -87
Cary Memorial Library .............80
300th Anniversary Celebration .......82
Recreation Department & Committee
..83
Tourism Committee ................84
Dolores Hidalgo Committee Sister City .84
Cary Lecture Series Committee .......85
Town Celebrations Committee ........85
Communications Advisory Committee .. 8 6
Lexington Council for the Arts ........87
Finances, pp. 88 -106
Appropriation Committee ...........
88
Capital Expenditures Committee ......90
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study
....93
Board of Assessors .................93
Retirement Board ..................94
Revenue Officer ...................95
Comptroller ......................96
Financial Data ...................101
Legal and Trusts, pp. 107 -119
Trustees of Public Trusts ...........107
Fund for Lexington ...............107
Town Counsel ...................116
Noise Advisory Committee ..........118
Lexington by the Numbers ..........119
Index ............................120
2007 Annual Report
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
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Anne Leary
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Narratives summarize activities of the
2007 calendar year. Unless otherwise
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: Lexington Historical Society building graces Depot Square.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 1
Page 2 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2007
$139,938,013
Revenue Sources
Total Revenue Sources
$8013981118 Residential Real Estate $7511781426
$1415001497 Commercial Real Estate $13,517,151
$216701610 Industrial Real Estate $ 215451265
$218631642 Personal Property $ 217151043
$1311001249 Local Receipts $13,254,680
$812451295 State $ 712651528
$4401000 Available Funds $ 110591883
$210001000 Available Surplus $ 111591985
$615121864 Water Enterprise Funds $ 615551756
$714351233 Sewer Enterprise Funds $ 714401634
$117711504 Recreation $ 116081243
2006
$132,300,r575
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 3
2007
Operating Expenses
2006
$133,809,810
Total Operating Expenses
$126,169,785
$64,686,938 Education $71,866,811
$6316621121 Lexington Public Schools $7110361577
$ 110241817 Regional Schools $ 8301234
$ 81496,284 Community Services $ 81302,085
$ 810781182 DPW General Fund $ 718181484
$ 4181102 Transportation (LEXPRESS) $ 483,601
$ 91155,681 Public Safety $ 8,8481961
$ 416291775 Law Enforcement $ 414301217
$ 415251906 Fire Services $ 414181744
$ 1,9131781 Culture $ 19754,474
$ 119131781 Library $ 117541474
$ 11092,312 Community Development $ 949,715
$ 1971497 Planning Board $ 2041290
$ 7481844 Inspectional Services $ 6421541
$ 1451971 Economic Development $ 1021884
$ 5811252 Social Services $ 399,113
$ 4331985 Council on Aging $ 2421665
$ 147,267 Human Services $ 156,448
$ 31643,252 General Government $ 39172,622
$ 3031455 Town Counsel $ 3561229
$ 131738 Town Committees $ 341148
$ 3711083 Town Clerk's Office $ 2861035
$ 1331387 Board of Selectmen $ 1141047
$ 6171231 Town Manager's Office $ 3791764
$ 61495 Town Report $ 21200
$ 110161715 Finance Department $ 110161715
$ 3371687 MIS $ 3371687
$ 6731599 State & County Assessments $ 6431387
$319249,949 Shared Expenses $17,291,757
$ 2971447 Organizational Expenses $ 1991152
$2117681890 Employee Benefits /Insurance $ 816311995
$ 3511898 Temporary Borrowing $ 2061551
$ 218751000 Debt Service Principal $ 217601000
$ 514231286 Exempt Debt $ 510431311
$ 5331428 Debt Service Interest $ 4501748
$12,990,361 Enterprise Funds $13,584,247
$ 512721238 Water $ 516551390
$ 613531070 Sewer $ 615041052
$ 113651053 Recreation $ 114241805
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 3
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Board of Selectmen
ELECTED by the
voters at large to
3 -year terms:
Chair Jeanne
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY07
FY06
$651952
$531176
$671435
$601871
Krieger, Peter
Kelley, Norman Cohen, Hank Manz and George Burnell.
Fiscal
Lexington, like many communities across the
Commonwealth, struggled in 2007 to maintain services and
quality education within the confines of proposition 2%.
Constrained revenue and increasing health care costs chal-
lenged the will of the Board to adhere to fundamental fiscal
policies: to keep our financial position strong by increasing
reserves and contributing to the Stabilization Fund, to
decrease Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and indirect
payments to the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds and to
maintain our infrastructure through continued investment in
capital programs. By approving few new programs and cut-
ting back in critical areas such as library expenses, fire sup-
pression overtime and significant reduction of the police
cadet program, the general government FY08 budget was
balanced and the Board's commitment to investment in the
future of Lexington sustained. The Schools did advance a
contingent budget to the Annual Town Meeting and gained
approval of a $3.9 million override question.
Recognizing the tax burden continues to fall too much upon
residential property owners, the Board sought new local rev-
enue sources. We endorsed, to no avail, passage of the
Municipal Partnership Act, a legislative initiative that would
have increased local revenue through taxation of telecom-
munication property and increased local meals and hotel
taxes. The Board sought to create a stable, reliable, com-
mercial tax base to reduce our dependence on the residential
property base. The position of Economic Development
Officer was restored and the 2020 Vision Economic
Development Task Force (EDTF) was encour-
aged to examine tradeoffs associated with vari-
ous commercial development choices.
Entering into a tax incentive financing agree-
ment (TIF) with Shire Pharmaceuticals at
Lexington Technology Park was a first step
toward initiating added commercial investment.
At an October 10 Special Town Meeting,
approval was received to offer Shire a $5 million
incentive for which the Town could receive an
estimated $68 million of revenue over the next
20 years, $20 million more than would have
been received if the Park were built out as office
space as approved in the 2004 rezoning of the
property. Shire's acceptance of this program is
dependent upon the availability of additional
incentives from pending legislation to encourage Life
Sciences investment in the Commonwealth. An increase in
commercial assessments allowed the Board to set a tax rate
in December with a decreasing share of the tax burden
shouldered by the residential property owner.
As we close out the year, working on the FY09 budget
proves no less a challenge than in previous years. In recog-
nition of the hardship placed upon the staff by budget deci-
sions late in the fiscal year, the Board has accepted a recom-
mendation to begin the Annual Town Meeting in the third
week of March and advance the debate on the budget to the
beginning of the meeting. The budget drivers and investment
policies are the same, but now we have added a commitment
to begin funding of Other Post Employment Benefits
(OPEB). Under new recommendations from The
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB -45 ), the
Town will be required to calculate and report this liability on
its annual financial statements. The Town, through special
legislation, has the ability to reserve and invest funds to
begin to finance this liability and plans to appropriate
$400,000 in Medicare D refunds for this purpose.
Planning
With an eye toward the future the Board adopted the rec-
ommendations of the 2020 Sustainability Task Force and
proposed Lexington develop and execute a Climate Action
Plan; that Lexington join the "Cities for Climate Protection"
program; that Lexington establish a "Sustainable
Lexington" Committee to oversee the development and
implementation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), including
education in the community. Work is proceeding on the ini-
tial step of developing a carbon emissions inventory.
The voters approved a $27.5 million debt exclusion for con-
struction of a new DPW facility at 201 Bedford Street. This
project may be the most studied and talked about building
in Lexington history. Design work for a new facility started
in 1990. The chosen design represents a lengthy process,
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Erom left to right: Hank Manz, Peter Kelley, Jeanne Krieger, Carl Valente,
Lynne Pease, Norman Cohen, George Burnell.
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Board of Selectmen continued from previous page
involving substantial public input, to bring forward a build-
ing that meets the needs of the community by providing for
the safety of the public and our employees, assuring efficien-
cies in DPW operations as well as cost efficient operations of
the building. The DPW facility is the first municipal building
to be initiated under the Town's Sustainable Design Policy,
requiring that the building be capable of achieving certain
standards of energy efficiency to reduce operating costs and
increase efficiencies over the life of the building. The demo-
lition of the old structure is complete and construction
underway.
The stewardship of our assets continues as a high priority
and is becoming a reality through application of Community
Preservation Funds. Studies are being initiated to enhancing
the stage of Cary Hall to accommodate performance space,
to consider converting the `White House', the former site of
the school administration building, into a second campus for
a Senior Center and to understand the options for preserva-
tion and reuse of the East Lexington Library. The East
Lexington Library was closed abruptly in August due to
water damage from broken pipes.
A portion of the second floor of the Town Office Building
was renovated. The Selectmen and Town Manager's Office
moved back into brighter, better appointed space that makes
conducting public business friendlier and more efficient.
Included in the improvements is the capability for live cable
broadcast using remotely operated video cameras mounted
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Meetings of the Board of
Selectmen and School Committee are already routinely
broadcast from this location and it is expected that meetings
of other major boards and committees will be added to the
broadcast schedule during the coming year.
The need to invest in a fire protection system at the Munroe
School has triggered an examination of the long -term use of
the building. The Board of Selectmen embraces the mission
of the Munroe Center of the Arts and recognizes that the
Center addresses needs not provided by school or recreation
programs. The building, however, is in disrepair and contin-
ued ownership by the Town is in question.
Progress continued on improvements in the Center. The
NSTAR parking lot off Edison Way was opened this summer
and has provided welcome parking relief. A new section of
wire -cut brick sidewalk based upon structured soil to pro-
mote the health of urban trees has been laid on
Massachusetts Avenue. The pilot strip will be evaluated
prior to continuing construction down Massachusetts
Avenue toward Cary Library.
The striping of Hartwell Avenue, from McGuire Road to
Hanscom Air Force Base to permit two bicycle lanes and
three traffic lanes, one for turns, has met with mixed
reviews. The impacts of this change will continue to be eval-
uated, with special emphasis on traffic concerns which are
likely to arise should the density of commercial development
on Hartwell Avenue increase.
Virtual and real changes are occurring within Town Hall to
more efficiently and effectively serve the community. A
Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of
Selectmen, Town Manager, and School Committee for the
creation of a Lexington Department of Public Facilities was
enacted paving the way for a single department to manage
and monitor all Town and School buildings, provide a focus
for energy management, and oversee the construction of
municipal and school buildings. The first of a three phase
program to implement a Geographic Information System
(GIS) to electronically integrate Town databases and plots is
underway. Launch of a new, much improved Town website
at http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov is imminent.
Communicating Community Values
For the past seven years, the No Place for Hate® (NPFH)
Steering Committee has served with distinction as a group of
caring citizens who helped the Town deal with problems
when incidents of prejudice and hate arose in Lexington.
Typical of the approach NPFH has taken was the organizing
of many community groups to come up with a way of
responding in a non - confrontational way to the two hate
groups that came to Lexington in 2005 to protest. For this
community effort, the Civil Rights Committee of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police awarded a cer-
tificate of recognition to the Lexington Police department
for its efforts to protect and promote civil rights through the
"No Place for Hate" program. When one of the parent
groups of the NPFH® program, the Anti - Defamation
League (ADL), became embroiled in a political issue that
jeopardized the integrity of the local program the Board
rescinded our endorsement of the Town's formal relation-
ship with the No Place for Hate® program. An ad hoc com-
mittee has been formed to outline an organizational struc-
ture, name, and charge for a renewed Lexington human
rights effort.
LexMedia, Lexington's non - profit local cable access
provider, continues to develop their volunteer base and pro-
gramming effort. Thanks to the ingenuity of the LexMedia
Board of Directors, on demand viewing of selected meetings
and presentations is now available at http://www.lexme -
dia.org. Plans are well underway to move LexMedia's studio
to new quarters in Kline Hall at the site of the former
Metropolitan State Hospital.
The State housing regulatory agency has approved
Lexington's Subsidized Housing Inventory at 11.34% with
the inclusion of 15 units at the Douglas House, a significant
achievement but not a release from our obligation to contin-
ue to site affordable housing in the Town. Lexington Hills,
the Avalon development at the site of the former
Metropolitan State Hospital began renting units this spring,
the ultimate implementation of the rezoning approved at the
2004 Annual Town Meeting.
To assist ratepayers seeking adjustment of water /sewer
charges due to disputes, hardship or error the Board estab-
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Board of Selectmen continued from previous page
lished a Water and Sewer Abatement Board.
Transition
George Burnell joined the Board. George, a nearly lifelong res-
ident of Lexington, brings his business wisdom and experience
serving on the Town's finance boards to our deliberations.
Mary Miley, who served as Selectman from 1976 to 1983,
Town Manager
ROLE: As the
Chief Executive
Officer of the
Town, as estab-
lished in the
Selectmen -Town
Manager Act, the
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$4151741
$3861558
Expenses
$1961704
$1011768
Personnel
Full Time
7
6
Part Time
2
2
Town Manager
administers the policies and procedures of the Board of
Selectmen, enforces bylaws and actions passed by Town
Meeting, and prepares the budget 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 in
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 before the voters a Proposition
2 ? override question for the School Department and a Debt
Exclusion question for the DPW building. Voters approved
both questions.
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
Budget Task Force, the Board of Selectmen appointed a
Financial Policy Review Committee staffed by the Town
Manager and Budget Officer. Final recommendations of this
committee encompassed the Town's reserves, funding of
unfunded liabilities, capital financing and asset renewal and
replacement. With this report as an overall roadmap, the
Town Manager and Board of Selectmen proposed a number
of funding initiatives to the 2007 Town Meeting to strength-
en the Town's financial position, including increasing the
Town's stabilization fund reserve by $1,000,000 bringing
the total to nearly $5,500,000, just over one -half of the goal
for this reserve fund.
passed away, 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.
The Town Manager and Police Chief began a trial program
to develop a performance measurement system for the Police
Department. A number of performance measures were
developed using a system created by the International City/
County Management Association's Center for Performance
Measurement. Lexington participated in a consortium with
the police departments from Hingham, Needham, Danvers,
North Andover and Bedford, to measure the performance of
police operations. Overall, the Lexington Police Department
compares favorably to other departments in Massachusetts
as well as other states. The Police Department will continue
this program in subsequent years as a tool to measure and
improve its performance.
The Town began to explore options for joint purchasing of
supplies and materials with other towns in the region. With
staff support from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(MAPC), Lexington participated in a regional bid for office
supplies. In 2008, this regional purchasing consortium will
be working on the purchasing of public works materials and
a regional animal shelter.
In October, the Board of Selectmen established water /sewer
rates for the year. Based on a staff recommendation, water
and sewer rates were held constant. After several years of
close scrutiny by the Selectmen, the water and sewer enter-
prise funds have stabilized financially with each fund having
an adequate surplus /reserve.
Economic Development
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 long -range planning process. The Task Force began its
focus in four areas: 1. Restoring an Economic Development
Office and hiring an Economic Development Officer; 2.
Analyzing commercial development trends in Lexington and
conducting various fiscal impact analysis scenarios to deter-
mine if land use /zoning changes will strengthen the commer-
cial tax base in Town; 3. Communicating with residents on
various options for addressing economic development in
Town; and 4. Examining the impact Lexington's permitting
and regulatory requirements have on economic development.
Susan Yanofsky was appointed as the Economic Development
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Town Manager continued from previous page
Officer in May 2007. Funding for this position was part of the
successful June 2006 Proposition 2% override. Ms. Yanofsky
previously served as the Economic Development Officer for
the Town of Westwood and was a member of the Carlisle
Planning Board.
In March 2007, Shire HGT, a biopharmaceutical company
located in Cambridge, approached the Town regarding its
plan to relocate its R & D facilities to Lexington Technology
Park (LTP), the former Raytheon location. In evaluating
whether to relocate to Lexington, Shire expressed interest in
securing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement from
the Town. A TIF is a partial reduction of property taxes
given in exchange for the promise of the long -term develop-
ment of a site and additional jobs. A TIF requires approval
from both Town Meeting and the State. After extensive
analysis, the Board of Selectmen proposed to Town Meeting
that Shire receive a TIF that would result in a property tax
reduction of approximately $ 8 million over a twenty -year
period. In return, Shire would occupy 552,000 square feet of
office, research and manufacturing space, generating $67
million in property taxes and more than 1000 jobs over a
twenty -year period. The October 2007 Town Meeting over-
whelming approved the TIF agreement, which was followed
by State approval two weeks later. Shire's final decision to
locate its manufacturing facilities in Lexington is dependent
on the State's life sciences legislation proposed by the
Governor and being considered by the Legislature.
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 Senior
Management Team continues to maintain the organization's
collaborative culture to keep municipal programs and services
functioning effectively. During 2007, the SMT continued to
develop an emergency management plan, in cooperation with
the Health Department, for a pandemic influenza outbreak.
Human Resources
In April 2007 Denise Casey was hired as the Human
Resources Director. She previously served in the human
resources departments in Concord and Bedford. This posi-
tion was funded as part of the successful June 2006
Proposition 2% override vote. As HR Director, Ms. Casey will
be responsible for all aspects of the Town's personnel admin-
istration, collective bargaining and benefits administration.
Collective bargaining continued to be a time consuming task
for the Town Manager's Office as bargaining began with a
majority of the Town's 10 collective bargaining units for the
FY08 -09 period. In addition, during 2007 the Town reached
an agreement with its Employee Health Insurance Coalition,
which represents all of the Municipal and School unions on
health insurance matters. The agreement calls for the
employee health insurance contribution to increase from 13
percent to 15 percent for the Blue Cross /Blue Shield HMO
plan as well as increase deductibles and co -pays from $5 to
$10 for the Blue Cross /Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim
plans. Over the two -year period of the agreement these
changes will save the Town approximately $1,000,000.
A collective bargaining contract with the Police Officers'
union has yet to reach a settlement for FY2005 -2007, the
only Town union without a contract for this period. The
Union filed for arbitration with the Joint Labor Management
Committee (JLMC), the State agency with jurisdiction and
authority to arbitrate public safety union contracts. In
December 2007, the Town and the Union each made a pre-
sentation to the JLMC arbitrator. A decision and contract
award is expected from the arbitrator in March 2008.
In 2007, the Police Department assumed oversight and man-
agement of the School Crossing Guard program which was
previously the responsibility of the School Department. The
Town Manager's Office took responsibility for negotiating a
collective bargaining agreement with the Crossing Guards
and a FY07 agreement and FY08 -10 agreement have been
negotiated with the group.
Public Facilities
In 2007, with the approval of Town Meeting, the School
Committee, Board of Selectmen and Town Manager entered
into an agreement to create a townwide Department of Public
Facilities under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager and
Superintendent of Schools. Patrick Goddard was hired as the
Director of Public Facilities. Mr. Goddard previously served as
the Director of Facilities for Raytheon Corporation.
Combined municipal /school facility departments are a trend
many communities have followed in recent years. It provides
for improved economies of scale, professional management
and more consistent maintenance of town -owned facilities. In
addition, the Lexington Department of Public Facilities will
give staff support and project oversight to building projects
under the jurisdiction of the Town's Permanent Building
Committee. This will ensure a more seamless transition for
building projects through design, construction and ongoing
maintenance of the Town's buildings.
Special Projects
Based on goals established by the Board of Selectmen, the
Town Manager's Office began work on the following special
projects in 2007:
• Updating the Town's website;
• Negotiating a lease with Avalon Bay at Lexington for the
Town's use of Kline Hall;
• Negotiating a sublease with LexMedia for the use of Kline
Hall as a studio for PEG programming; and
• Implementing Community Preservation Act grant awards to
the Historical Society, Muzzey Condominium Association,
Lexington Housing Authority and Supportive Living
Incorporated - Douglas House.
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Town Clerk /Archives /Board of Registrars
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1941671
$1803586
Expenses
$ 11,477
$ 63568
Elections Total
$1121251
$ 613554
Registration Total
$ 221175
$ 331191
Records Management
$ 301510
$ 41136
TOWN CLERK APPOINTED by the Town Manager:
Donna Hooper since 1996. Office staff: Assistant Town
Clerk Dianne Snell; Information Specialist Marlene Doyle,
Administrative Assistant Lori Manning, Archivist Nasrin
Rohani Municipal Clerks Carmelina Fiore and Lisa
Maguire.
BOARD OF REGISTRARS appointed for a 3 -year term by
the Board of Selectmen: Chair Luanna Devenis [Republican,
2008], Gerald Abegg [Democrat, 2009], Sarah Warren
[Democrat, 2010] and Town Clerk Donna Hooper
[Unenrolled] .
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Annual Town Meeting convened on March 28th in
Cary Hall, Cary Memorial Building and covered 44 war-
rant articles in over 8 sessions. The meeting was dissolved
May 2nd. A Special Town Meeting called for October
10th voted on 5 articles including an article to approve a
Tax Increment Financing [TIF] agreement for Shire
Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. The meeting was dissolved
on October 17th.
• Registrars forwarded recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen for the Board's annual Election Officer appoint-
ments. Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2006 `An Act
Regulating Election Practices' presented the opportunity
for 2 Lexington High School students, Chelsea Parrish and
Lilia Kilburn, to serve as Election Officers. Jessica
Steigerwald, Lexington League of Women Voters, spear-
headed this initiative.
• Registrars staffed voter registration sessions prior to the
March 5th Annual Town Election, June 5th Override vote,
and the 2 special elections — November 13th Special State
Primary and December 11th Special State Election to
replace outgoing State Senator Robert Havern (4th
Middlesex) who resigned from office in August.
• Initiative Petitions were again certified for November 7,
2008 State Election ballot questions, including petitions to
establish a sensible marihuana policy, end income taxes,
protect greyhounds, and to provide for comprehensive
permits and regional planning.
• Republican and Democratic Town Committee slates were
certified for appearance on the 2008 Presidential Primary
Ballot. Annual Town Election candidate papers were cer-
tified for Town Meeting Member candidates and candi-
dates seeking major office.
• Four elections were held during 2007: March 5th Annual
Town Election, June 5th Prop. 2% Override vote,
November 13th Special State Primary, and December 11th
Special State Election.
• Article 9 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting amended the
bylaw to require mailing of election warrants to each
household only for municipal elections. State election war-
rants need only to be posted at the Town Office Building.
This change was timely with the 2 special state elections
held in November & December this year and upcoming
February, September and November 2008 State Elections.
• Enhancements to the Commonwealth's Central Voter
Registry and voting procedures provided further improve-
ments in preparation for full implementation of the Help
American Vote Act of 2002. Enhancements for 2007
included the implementation of voter assist terminals
(AutoMark) at each polling facility, which serve as mark-
ing tools for physically or visually impaired voters.
• The Annual Town Census updated Lexington's population
and verified voter registration rolls, with the Annual List
of Residents subsequently published in June.
• Town Clerk's Office continued servicing the community as
Agents for the US Department of State, accepting and pro-
cessing over 750 applications for US Passports.
• The Town Clerk's Office oversaw appointment notifica-
tions; oaths of office, and the posting of approximately
925 public meetings conducted for appointed and elected
boards and committee members.
• Nasrin Rohani, part -time Archivist/ Records Manager
appointed in May 2007, began processing and creating an
inventory of archival records including: Annual Reports,
Fire and Police Journals, and Town Meeting records. Some
30 volumes of previously conserved historical records
were inventoried and re- housed.
• The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
(MBLC) conducted an environmental monitoring of vaults
in the Cary Memorial Building and Town Office building
over a five -month period. Analysis and reporting by the
MBLC preservation specialist will be used as a basis for
future vault work.
• Moveable shelving, funded by the Community
Preservation Act, was installed in the Cary Memorial
Building vault, improving and increasing the storage capa-
bilities in the vault.
A records conservation specialist was retained from the
Northeast Document Conservation Center to assess and
appraise preservation and conservation needs of the
Town's historical records. This assessment will serve as a
basis for long -term records conservation and a preserva-
tion plan for the town. Two volumes of Town Records
were conserved at the Northeast Document Conservation
Center, Andover, MA.
continued on next page
Page 8 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Clerk /Board of Registrars continued from previous page
• An organization -wide electronic document management
program was enhanced, with collection and archiving of
board and committee meeting minutes and limited posting
of such minutes on the town's web site.
• Published Supplement #9 to the Code of Lexington,
updating bylaw changes adopted at the 2007 Annual
Town Meeting and regulations enacted or updated during
2007.
Statistics
Population:.... 30,002
Vital Statistics for 2007:
Births ........... 170
Marriages ......... 83
Deaths .......... 260
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: Fernando Quezada, Chuck Benson, George
Burnell, Marian Cohen, Margaret Coppe, Peter Enrich,
Mollie Garberg, Stacey Hamilton, Peter Lee, Ann
Redmon, and Gregory Zurlo. The Committee meets
approximately once a month and establishes subcommit-
tees that meet as needed during the year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Received the final report of the Environmental
Sustainability Task Force. The document is available at
http: / /ci.lexington.ma.us /Committees /boards.htm and
click on Lexington 2020 Vision Committee.
• Based on the Sustainability Task Force's recommenda-
tions, joined Cities for Climate Protection, which pro-
vides access to software tools along with information
about programs in other communities worldwide. The
Selectmen appointed an ad hoc Climate Action Plan
Committee to develop a Climate Action Plan for
Lexington.
• Received an interim report from the Economic
Development Task Force. The Task Force:
— assisted with the recruitment of a new Economic
Development Officer;
— participated in the effort to attract a major pharma-
ceutical company to locate in Lexington;
Licenses:
Dogs .......... 2,168
Raffles ........... 14
Business
Certificates ....... 251
Flammables ....... 13
Back row, left to right: Ann Redmon, Marian Cohen,
Fernando Quezada, George Burnell, Matt Courcbene;
Seated: Mollie Garberg, Candy McLaughlin, Peter
Enrich.
— identified the need for assessing commercial develop-
ment possibilities within existing zoning.
— The Task Force will complete its analysis with a final
report to the spring 2008 Town Meeting.
• Established a Study Group on Demographic Change to
explore changing demographics in Lexington and rec-
ommend a structured process for identifying issues and
addressing concerns.
• Continued to address ways to improve public commu-
nication and encourage new citizens to become
involved in local government. Review of community
goals, as well as recruitment of new committee mem-
bers representative of the diverse segments of our com-
munity is ongoing.
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2007 Special Town Meeting
The Special Town Meeting was held in Cary Memorial Hall
in two sessions, October 10 and 17, Moderator Margery M
Battin presiding. At the first session, a moment of silence was
held in honor of former Town Meeting Member Marshall
Derby.
Art. 1: Reports of Town Boards, Officers, Committees.
Art. 2: Approve TIF Agreement(s)
Adopted October 17. Authorized Selectmen to enter a Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Shire HGT, a
biopharmaceutical firm which plans to locate at the former
Raytheon site.
Art. 3: Amend FY2008 Operating Budget
Adopted Oct 10.
(a) That the appropriations authorized under Article
21 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting be amended as
follows:
Line
Item Program From To
2310 Reserve Fund $4501000 $4691868
8500 Town Clerk Personal $2461101 $2711101
Services
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $90,759 $1151759
And to meet this appropriation $69,868 be raised in
the tax levy.
(b) Further, that $100,000 be appropriated to reduce
the tax levy for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007, with such amount transferred
from Overlay Surplus.
Elected Town Officials
Term
Expires
BOARD OF SELECTMEN (five members to 3 -year terms)
Jeanne K. Krieger, Chair. ..... 44 Webster Road ........ 2010
George A. Burnell........... 4 Eaton Rd ............. 2010
Norman P. Cohen ........... 33 Forest Street #309 ..... 2008
Peter C. J. Kelley ........... 24 Forest Street ......... 2009
Hank Manz ............... 14 Ellison Road ......... 2008
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (five members to 3 -year terms)
Helen L. Cohen, Chair .......
32 Patterson Road .......
2009
Margaret E. Coppe ..........
12 Barrymeade Dr .......
2010
Thomas R. Diaz ............
10 Tower Road .........
2010
Thomas V. Griffiths .........
7 Volunteer Way ........
2008
Ravi K. Sakhuj a ............
50 Turning Mill Road ....
2009
MODERATOR (1 -year term)
Margery M. Battin .......... 15 Paul Revere Road ..... 2008
Art. 4: Amend FY 2008 Enterprise Fund Budgets
Adopted October 10.
(a) That the appropriation to operate the Water
Division of the DPW during fiscal year 2008 be
changed from $4,435,739 to $4,117,775 by amending
the following line item(s):
From To
MWRA Assessment $414351739 $411171775
Debt Service $4901833 $5041246
The total appropriation, as amended, to be funded
with $362,570 of Water Enterprise Fund retained earn-
ings; the remainder with water receipts.
(b) That the appropriation to operate the Wastewater
Division of the DPW during fiscal year 2008 be
changed from $6,197,216 to $5,630,863 by amending
the following line item(s):
From To
MWRA Assessment $611971216 $516301863
Debt Service $4731256 $ 482,424
The total appropriation, as amended, funded with
wastewater receipts.
Art. 5: Municipal Electric Utilities
Adopted October 10. A Resolution supporting passage by the
General Court of Bill H3319 which would allow the Town
to vote to acquire NSTAR's distribution network and create
a municipal electric utility.
Page 10 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 ......... 2010
Gregory L. Zurlo ........... 42 Woodcliffe Road ...... 2009
LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (four elected mem-
bers and one appointed member to 5 -year terms)
Leona W. Martin, Chair ... 19 Thoreau Road .....
2012
Leo P. McSweeney, ....... 435 Lincoln Street.....
2010
Asst Treasurer
Robert D. Peters, member. . 43 Fifer Lane ........
2012
Nicholas Santosuosso, .... 2 Washington Street ...
2011
Treasurer
Melinda M. Walker, ...... 14 Larchmont Lane ...
2009
Vice Chair
Page 10 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Election - Monday, March 5, 2007
Of the 19,826 registered voters, 5,863
or 30% of those eligible cast their vote.
SELECTMEN
(two for 3 years)
Jeanne Krieger' ...............
3,703
George Burnell' ...............
3,421
Leo McSweeney ...............
2,556
Write -Ins .......................
85
Blanks ......................
11961
MODERATOR
(one for 1 year)
Margery Batting ............... 3,846
Write -Ins ....................... 19
Blanks ...................... 11998
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(two for 3 years)
Thomas Diaz' ................ 31058
Margaret Coppe' .............. 2,825
Olga Guttag .................. 2,605
Alan Seferian ................. 21271
Write -Ins ........................ 5
Blanks ........................ 962
PLANNING BOARD
(one for 3 years)
Wendy Manz ................ 31547
Write -Ins ....................... 18
Blanks ...................... 21298
HOUSING AUTHORITY
(one for 5 years)
Leona Martin' ................ 31270
Write -Ins ....................... 17
Blanks ...................... 21576
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 1
(seven for 3 years)
Eric Michelson' .................
283
Jonathan Cole' .................
249
Carol Sampson' ................
248
Barry Sampson' .................
237
Joel Slotkin' ...................
222
John Breen' ....................
221
IangJeon ' .....................203
316
All Others .......................
7
Blanks ...................... 11648
243
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 2
(seven for 3 year; one forl year)
Betsey Weiss' ...................
419
Jennifer Vogelzang ................
400
Alessandro Alessandrini' ..........
390
Andrew McAleer' ...............
380
Rita Goldberg .. .................
371
John Sackton' ..................
322
Nancy Nolan' ..................
316
Adam Sacks ....................
309
Kevin Foley ....................
243
Michael Morrisey ...............
223
All Others .......................
5
Blanks ...................... 21622
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 3
(seven for 3 years; one for 1 year)
Thomas Diaz' ..................
351
Peter Lee' .....................
345
Sherry Gordon' .................
326
Glenn Parker' ..................
303
Nancy Cannalonga' .283
384
Loren Wood' ...................
278
Benjamin Cohen' ...............
270
Patrick Mehr...................
229
Alexander Nedzel ...............
222
All Others .......................
2
Blanks ...................... 11895
11
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 4
(seven for 3 years)
Scott Burson' ..................
424
John Rosenberg' ................
406
Charles Lamb' .................
402
John Krawczyk' ................
385
Sandra Shaw' ..................
384
Margaret Heitz' ................
375
Nyles Barnert ....................
372
John Patrick ...................
204
Adam Seitchik ..................
200
All Others ......................
50
Blanks ...................... 21140
11
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 5
(seven for 3 years)
Jerold Michelson' ...............
346
Masha Traber...................
324
Andrew Friedlich' ...............
321
Irene Dondley...................
315
Carol Liff' .....................
315
Marilyn Fenollosa ................
275
Gloria Holland.. ................
254
Jeffrey Crampton ...............
218
All Others .......................
2
Blanks ...................... 11900
256
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 6
(seven for 3 years; one for 1 year)
Brian Kelley' ...................
423
Richard Pagett ..................
422
Deborah Strod ...................
412
Trisha Kennealy' ................
392
Alan Lazarus' ..................
389
Dawn McKenna' ................
368
Florence BaturM ................
355
Frank Sandy ....................
344
Paul Chernick ..................
336
Mark Anderson ................
256
All Others ......................
11
Blanks ...................... 21684
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 7
(seven for 3 years)
George Burnell' ................ 442
Catherine Gill.. ................. 435
Jane Trudeau' .................. 403
Margaret Counts- Klebe ............ 388
Joyce Miller' ................... 377
Elizabeth Perry -Wood' ........... 345
Patricia Costello' ................ 318
Sheryl Mason ................... 272
All Others ....................... 7
Blanks ...................... 11822
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 8
(seven for 3 years)
David Horton.. .................
406
Alan Levine' ...................
387
John Cunha .. ...................345
Nancy Bartlett' .................
344
Melinda Walker' ................
336
Elizabeth Bryant.. ...............
332
Alan Seferian' ..................
323
Douglas Klemmann .............
291
Lorraine Fournier ...............
218
All Others .......................
9
Blanks ...................... 11650
TOWN MEETING - PRECINCT 9
(seven for 3 years)
Margaret Coppe' ............... 367
Laura Kole' .................... 327
Thomas Fenn' .................. 319
Victoria Blier' .................. 277
Francine Stieglitz' ............... 277
Rodney Cole' .................. 266
Jesse Segovia' .................. 240
All Others ...................... 26
Blanks ...................... 11877
Upon election as Selectman at the Annual
Town Election held March 5, 2007, George A.
Burnell resigned as a Town Meeting Member
from Precinct 7 effective March 6, 2007. Sheryl
Mason, having received the highest number of
votes as a defeated candidate for Town Meeting
from Precinct 4, accepted a 3 -year term to fill
the vacancy caused by George Burnell's resigna-
tion.
elected for 1 year 'elected for 3 years
'elected for 2 years selected for 5 years
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 11
Management Information Systems (MI5)
ROLE: To pro-
vide high - quality,
cost - effective
information tech-
nology resources
to town depart-
ments, so that
they can provide
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$ 991245
$1441206
Expenses
$2371531
$1771731
Town Network
$0
$23977
Personnel
Full Time
3
3
services to the citizens of the Town. MIS is solely responsi-
ble for the maintenance and security of the town depart-
ments' local area network. Other responsibilities include
technology policy development, organizational training,
end -user support, data management, and website mainte-
nance. The MIS Department co- manages the Town's Wide
Area Network with the Lexington Public Schools MIS
Department.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: The Coordinator posi-
tion was vacant during 2007.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Assisted Lexington Police in the completion of their new
Dispatch Center.
• Implemented the Laserfiche® Document Imaging System.
• Worked with the committee responsible for the redesign of
the Town's website.
• Completed "Exchange 2003 upgrade" as first step to
deploying Office 2007.
Special Town Election — Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Of the 20,054 registered voters, 11,808, or 59% of those eli-
gible cast their vote.
QUESTION 1
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to assess an addi-
tional $3,981,589 in real estate and personal property taxes
for the purpose of funding the operating budget of the pub-
lic schools, for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thou-
sand and seven?
YES: 6391 NO: 5400 BLANKS: 17
Special State Primary —
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
4th Middlesex Senate District (Precincts 1,2,4,5,6,7)
QUESTION 2
Shall the Town of Lexington be allowed to exempt from the
provisions of Proposition two and one -half, so called, the
amount required to pay for the bond issued in order to
design, engineer, construct and equip a new Department of
Public Works (DPW) operations facility at 201 Bedford
Street?
YES: 6013 NO: 5684 BLANKS: 111
Of the 13589 registered voters in these precincts, 2271, or 17% of those eligible
cast their vote.
REPUBLICAN PARTY BALLOT
Votes cast .................. 129
% of eligible voters ........... 8%
Senator in the General Court .. Total
Brion M. Cangiamila ......... 113
Ken Donnelly ................. 7
All Others .................... 7
Blanks ....................... 2
DEMOCRATIC PARTY BALLOT
Votes cast ................. 1558
% of eligible voters .......... 26%
Senator in the General Court .. Total
Jim Marzilli ................
1558
Kenneth Donnelly ............
367
Patrick Natale ...............
142
Charles Murphy ..............
69
All Others ....................
2
Blanks .......................
4
Special State
Election — Tuesday,
December 11, 2007
4th Middlesex Senate District
(Precincts 1,2,4,5,6,7)
Of the 13591 registered voters in these
precincts, 1683, or 12% of those eligible
cast their vote.
Senator in the General Court
Total
Jim Mazilli
1301
Brion M. Cangiamila 352
Thomas E. Fallon 28
All Others 1
Blanks 1
Page 12 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town of Lexington Senators and Representatives
SENATOR IN CONGRESS - Statewide
Edward M. Kennedy (D) term 2006 -2012
315 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510
202 - 224 -4543
2400 JFK Federal Bldg, Boston, MA 02203
617 -565 -3170
John F. Kerry (D) term 2002 -2008
421 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510
202 - 224 -2742
1 Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
617 -565 -8519
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS -
Seventh District
Edward J. Markey (D) term 2006 -2008
2133 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, D.C. 20515
202 - 225 -2836
5 High Street, Suite 101, Medford MA 02155
617 - 396 -2900
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT -
Fourth Middlesex District (PR. 1,2,4 -7)
Robert A. Havern, III (D) term 2006 -2008
RESIGNED FALL 2007
Room 513, State House, Boston, MA 02133
617 - 722 -1432
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT -
Third Middlesex District (PR. 31819)
Susan Fargo (D) term 2006 -2008
Moderator
Room 413A, State House, Boston, MA 02133
617-722-1572
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT -
Fifteenfh Middlesex District (PR. 1,5 -9)
Jay R. Kaufman (D) term 2006 -2008
Room 489, State House, Boston, MA 02133
617- 722 -2552 Email: Rep.)aykaufman @hou.state.ma.us
Fax: 617 - 722 -2813
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Ninth Middlesex District (PR. 2,3,4)
Thomas M. Stanley (D) term 2006 -2008
Room 146, State House, Boston, MA 02133
617 - 722 -2575 Email: Rep. Thomas Stanley @ho u. state. ma. us
Fax: 617-722-0581
COUNCILLOR - GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
- Sixth District (PR. 11214 -7)
Michael J. Callahan (D) term 2006 -2008
State House, , Boston, MA 02133
500 Salem St. Medford, Ma 02155
Res: (781)- 393 -9890
COUNCILLOR - GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
- Third District (PR. 31819)
Marilyn Petitto Devaney (D) term 2006 -2008
State House, Boston, MA 02133
98 Westminster Avenue Watertown, Ma 02472
Res: (617)- 923 -0778
ROLE: To preside over Town Meeting and appoint members of the Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures
Committee, the Cary Lecture Series as well as 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 participation.
• Held a post -Town Meeting critique which identified measures for improving procedures and developing a process to
help citizen warrant article sponsors prepare and present their proposals to Town Meeting.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 13
Town Meeting Members
AT LARGE
Margery Battin
................. 15 Paul Revere Road
George Burnell
....................... 4 Eaton Road
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 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
Term Expires 2010
John Breen ................... 8 Crescent Hill Avenue
Jonathan Cole
.................... 23 Whipple Road
Iang Jeon ........................
7 Litchfield Road
Eric Michelson
...................... 45 Circle Road
Carol Sampson
.................... 8 Brandon Street
Barry Sampson
.................... 8 Brandon Street
Joel Slotkin ..........................
7 Locke Lane
PRECINCT 2
Term Expires 2008
Robert Cunha ..................... 10 Stevens Road
Robin DiGiammarino ................. 2 Sunset Ridge
Paul Lapointe ......................
224 Follen Road
Daniel Lucas ........................
3 Tower Road
Alan Sacks .......................
12 Locust Avenue
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
Term Expires 2010
Alessandro Alessandrim ......
488 Massachusetts Avenue
Rita Goldberg ...............
10 Independence Avenue
Andrew McAleer ...................
121 Follen Road
Nancy Nolan ......................
200 Follen Road
John Sackton .....................
8 White Pine Lane
Jennifer Vogelzang .................. 8 Paddock Lane
Betsey Weiss ......................... 8 Dover Lane
PRECINCT 3
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
Patrick Mehr ................... 31 Woodcliffe 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
Term Expires 2010
Nancy Cannalonga ............... 942 Waltham Street
Benjamin Cohen ....................
87 Bridge Street
Thomas Diaz .............
7321 Lexington Ridge Drive
Sherry Gordon ..................... 7 Stedman Road
Peter Lee .......................
770 Waltham Street
Glenn Parker ......................
186 Spring Street
Loren Wood .....................
14 Benjamin Road
continued on next page
Page 14 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
PRECINCT 4
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
John Patrick ..............
2030 Massachusetts Avenue
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
Term Expires 2010
Nyles Barnert .................... 142 Worthen Road
Scott Burson ..................
58 Sherburne Road S.
Margaret Heitz ................... 335 Marrett Road
Charles Lamb ...................... 55 Baskin Road
John Rosenberg
................. 64 Bloomfield Street
Sandra Shaw .................... 51 Wachusett Drive
PRECINCT 5
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
Term Expires 2010
Irene Dondley ..................... 22 Leonard Road
Marilyn Fenollosa
................. 10 Marshall Road
Andrew Friedlich
................... 22 Young Street
Gloria Holland............
1475 Massachusetts Avenue
Carol Liff ........................ 19 Douglas Road
Jerold Michelson ...................... 3 Clyde Place
M. Masha Traber
.................. 106 Maple Street
PRECINCT 6
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
Frank Sandy ..................
353 N. Emerson 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
Term Expires 2010
Florence Baturin
.................... 11 Alcott Road
Trisha Kennealy
...................... 4 Brent Road
Brian Kelley ........................
44 Grant Street
Alan Lazarus ....................
22 Woodland Road
Dawn McKenna
................... 9 Hancock Street
Richard Pagett ..................
10 Oakmount Circle
Deborah Strod .................... 10 Thoreau Road
PRECINCT 7
Term Expires 2008
Deborah Brown .................. 47 Robinson Road
James Courtemanche
................ 88 Winter Street
Thomas Griffiths ...................
7 Volunteer Way
Pam Hoffman .........................
4 Rangeway
Sheryl Mason ....................
33 Robinson Road
Robert Peters ........................ 43 Fifer Lane
Ravi Sakhuja ..................
50 Turning Mill Road
Martha Wood .....................
51 Gleason Road
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 15
Town Meeting Members continued from previous page
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
Term Expires 2010
Patricia Costello ..................... 9 Preston Road
Margaret Count -Klebe ...............
94 Winter Street
Catherine Gill .....................
43 Bertwell Road
Joyce Miller .........................
23 Fifer Lane
Elizabeth Perry - Wood ...............
67 Gleason Street
Jane Trudeau ......................
7 Volunteer Way
PRECINCT 8
Term Expires 2008
Roger Borghesam .................. 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
Term Expires 2010
Nancy Bartlett ................. 59 Ledgelawn Avenue
Elizabeth Bryant
.................. 18 Liberty Avenue
John Cunha ....................
11 Homestead Street
David Horton ..................
68 Paul Revere Road
Alan Levine .........................
54 Reed Street
Alan Seferian .....................
10 Augustus Road
Melinda Walker
................. 14 Larchmont Lane
PRECINCT 9
Term Expires 2008
Alice Adler ..................... 10 Nickerson Road
Mary Donahue ......................
3 Crosby Road
Emily Donovan
.................... 110 Wood Street
Janice Kennedy
.................... 135 Wood Street
Lawrence Link ............
2380 Massachusetts avenue
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
Term Expires 2010
Victoria Blier ....................... 41 Shade Street
Rodney Cole ....................... 80 School Street
Margaret Coppe ................ 12 Barrymeade Drive
Thomas Fenn .......................
15 Shade Street
Laura Kole ........................ 74 School Street
Jesse Segovia .......................
7 Pheasant Lane
Francine Stieglitz
................... 3 Amherst Street
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Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA)
ROLE: To inform Town Meeting
Members in advance on all warrant
articles, meeting procedures, and mat-
ters 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 represent the
members of Town Meeting when the
Meeting is not in session; and to
improve Town Meeting procedures and
processes.
Some Executive Committee members (Those in attendance at meeting on 9/19/07).
Rear: D. Kaufman, J. Cole, M. Heitz, E. McDonald, J. Rosenberg, J. Courtemancbe,
MEMBERSHIP: All Town Meeting A. Katz, G. Park
Members are automatically members of E Stieglitz, M. Ba
the Association. At the first information
meeting following Town election, precincts meet individual-
ly and elect their Precinct Chair, Clerk, and Vice Chair offi-
cers. Those precinct officers make up the TMMA Executive
Committee, and serve for one year. At the 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 usually meets on 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.
Park(
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and discussed:
— Financial summit meetings on the 2008 budget
— Budget projections for FY09
— Requests coming to the Community Preservation
Committee for Community Preservation Act funds
—Changes to TMMA procedures
potentially required by an earlier
schedule for Town Meeting.
• Published TMMA Warrant
Information Reports on all articles
coming before the annual Town
Meeting and the Fall Special Town
Meeting so Town Meeting members
could better understand the issues.
• Held the TMMA bus tour to view
sites affected by warrant articles for
the Annual Town Meeting.
• Sponsored three warrant information
sessions before the Annual Town
Meeting and one session before the
fall Special Town Meeting to familiar-
ize members with the warrant and to
give sponsors feedback on likely ques-
tions and additional information
needed concerning their articles.
• Sponsored an information session
before the fall Special Town Meeting
D. Adams Front: A. Friedlich, A. Lazarus, E. Sandy, E Sandy,
ker
on commercial property assessment in Lexington
• Sponsored One Lexington Dialogue, two sets of four
facilitated conversation sessions among Lexington citi-
zens of divergent opinions, in an effort to improve the
quality of political dialogue in the Town.
• Maintained an email listserver (with message archives
accessible to the public to at http: / /groups.yahoo.com/
group /lex- tmma /) that provides a medium for informal
discussions among TMMA members about Town matters.
• 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.
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2007 -2008 Executive Committee
Officers Chair:
Edith Sandy
Vice - Chair:
Darwin Adams
Treasurer:
Alessandro Alessandrini
Clerk:
Jim Osten
Communications:
David Kaufman
Prct.
Chair
Clerk
Associate
1
Ellen Basch
Jonathan Cole
Barry Sampson
2
Toby Sackton
Christina Welch
Nancy Nolan
3
Reid Zurlo
Arthur Katz
Glenn Parker
4
Ellen McDonald
Margaret Heitz
John Rosenberg
5
Andy Friedlich
Eph Weiss
Jerold Michelson
6
Alan Lazarus
Frank Sandy
Brian Kelley
7
James
Marsha Baker
Sheryl Mahoney
Courtemanche
8
Jessica
Elizabeth Bryant
Nancy Bartlett
Steigerwald
9
Francine Stieglitz
Jesse Segovia
Laura Kole
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Town Meeting
Abridged from the complete text on file in the Town Clerk's
Office.
Moderator Margery M. Battin opened the 2007Annual
Town Meeting on Monday March 26 in Cary Memorial
Hall. The Lexington Minutemen, accompanied by the
William Diamond Fife and Drum Corps, posted the colors.
The Fife & Drum Corps played a tune in honor of the
Moderator's recent birthday.
The Moderator honored deceased Town Meeting members
Mary Miley, Charles Parks, Doug Ross and Paul
Hamburger. She also declared a recess for a presentation by
the Town Meeting Members Association to recognize long -
serving Town Meeting Members Elaine Dratch and Paul
Hamburger, recently deceased.
Edith Sandy and Deborah Brown presented certificates.
In a subsequent session, congratulations were extended to
Arthur Katz and Beverly Kelley, winners of the Minuteman
Cane and White Tricon Hat award, and High School
Teacher Mary Alice Samn was presented the school's'
Diversity Award.
The opening March 26 session was cut short by a malfunc-
tioning sound system and resumed March 28.
Subsequent sessions were held on April 4, 9, 11, 23, 25, 30
and May 2.
Article Action Summary
Art. 1: Annual Town Elections: see page 11
Art. 2: Reports of 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 28. Moderator to appoint committee of
three to plan lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham
and Suzanna E. Cary.
Art. 4: Amend Zoning By -Law, Inclusionary Zoning
Not adopted March 28. Intended to insure that residential
developments authorized by special permit would contribute
to Town's affordable housing supply.
Art. 5: Amend Zoning By -Law, Tree Management
Adopted April 4. Regarding protection of trees in cases where
Planning Board grants a special permit.
Art. 6: Amend Zoning Bylaw, Penalties
Indefinitely postponed April 4
Art. 7: Zoning Bylaw, Amend RO to CRS AT 303 Woburn
St. (owner's petition)
Indefinitely postponed April 4. Would have created addi-
tional retail space.
Art. 8: Amend Notice Provisions: Chapter 215; Acts of
1929
Adopted April 4. Asks state to allow town to eliminate cer-
tain duplicate mailings.
Art. 9: Amend General Bylaws: State Election Warrant
Adopted April 4. Allows town to drop mailings to all house-
holds concerning state elections.
Art. 10: Amend General Bylaw - Community Preservation
Surcharge Exemption
Adopted April 4. Clarified time needed to apply for an
exemption.
Art. 11: Authorize Terms for Certain Contracts
Adopted April 4. Provided Town Manager flexibility in
negotiating contracts for renting Town buildings and trans-
portation services.
Art. 12: Transferred Barnes Property to Selectmen
Adopted April 4. Transferred control of the White House
from School Committee to Selectmen.
Art. 13: Amend Tree Bylaw
Adopted April 4. Strengthened bylaw managing mature trees
in town.
Art. 14: Amend General Bylaw: Tourism Committee
Adopted April 4. Elevated the Tourism Committee status
from Advisory to Ad Hoc.
Art. 15: Amend Demolition Delay bylaw.
Adopted April 11. Regarding the timing of granting demoli-
tion permits for historical buildings.
Art. 16: Amend General bylaws — Engine Operation of
Stopped Vehicles.
Adopted April 4. Allows town to enforce new bylaw that
forbids vehicle idling for more than five minutes.
Art. 17: Accepted provisions of state law regarding employ-
ee benefits
Adopted April 4. Extended benefits to dependent children of
town employees who died in service to the town.
Art.18: Accept MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18, chapter 32B
Indefinitely postponed April 4. Would have required town
employees eligible for Medicare Part A to transfer to a
Medicare plan offered by the town.
Art. 19: Accepted MGL Chapter 71, Section 37M
Adopted April 4. Allowed town to consolidate school and
town building maintenance departments.
Art. 20: Citizen Request: Schools to adopt policy on trans-
porting certain Special Ed. Children
Not adopted April 4.
Art. 21: Appropriate FY 2008 Operating Budget
Adopted April 23, except for line items 1100 and 2300, adopt-
ed May 1.
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Page 18 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Town Meeting continued from previous page
Provides monies for all town departments; amounts to be raised from the tax levy except as noted. Numbers in left hand col-
umn refer to line items.
7100 Community Development Personal Services
$ 771,687
$ 771,687
FY 2008
$ 71,689
$ 71,689
Additional
Contingency
$ 1981987
7200 Planning Expenses
Appropriation,
Budget
7300 Economic Development Personal Services
FY 2008
Contingent on
(Informational
$ 1031736
Budget
Override Vote
Purposes Only)
1100 Lexington Public Schools
$6511081938
$311871045
$ 6812951983
1200 Regional School
$ 112001438
$ 112001438
Shared Expenses
2100 Benefits
2110 Contributory Retirement
$ 3,449,284
$ 3,449,284
2120 Non - contributory Retirement
$ 41,000
$ 41,000
2130 Health Insurance
$1910741943
$ 794,544
$ 1918691487
2140 Unemployment
$3751445
$ 3 75,445
2150 Workers Compensation"
$ 300,235
$ 300,235
2160 Property & Liability Insurance
$ 582,853
$ 582,853
2170 Uninsured Losses
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
2200 Debt Service
2210 Payment on Funded Debt
$ 2,833,980
$ 2,833,980
2220 Interest on Funded Debt
$ 703,832
$ 703,832
2230 Temporary Borrowing
$ 260,325
$ 260,325
2300 Reserve Fund
2300 Reserve Fund
$ 450,000
$ 450,000
Community Services
3100 -3600 DPW Personal Services
$ 3,316,221
$ 3,316,221
3100 -3600 DPW Expenses
$ 5,126,015
$ 5,126,015
Public Safety
4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services
$ 4,214,699
$ 4,214,699
4100 Law Enforcement Expenses
$ 468,507
$ 468,507
4200 Fire /Medical Personal Services
$ 4,261,226
$ 4,261,226
4200 Fire /Medical Expenses
$ 485,062
$ 485,062
Culture & Recreation
5100 Library Personal Services
$ 116361700
$ 116361700
5100 Library Expenses
$ 452,154
$ 452,154
Social Services
6100 -6200 Social Services Personal Services
$ 403,722
$ 403,722
6100 -6200 Social Services Expenses
$ 283,182
$ 283,182
Community Development
7100 Community Development Personal Services
$ 771,687
$ 771,687
7100 Community Development Expenses
$ 71,689
$ 71,689
7200 Planning Personal Services
$ 1981987
$ 1981987
7200 Planning Expenses
$ 81359
$ 81359
7300 Economic Development Personal Services
$ 1201797
$ 120,797
7300 Economic Development Expenses
$ 1031736
$ 1031736
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 19
Town Meeting continued from previous page
and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in
part, appropriations made at this Town Meeting:
$ 12016451829
$65,000 from School Bus Transportation Stabilization Fund
for Line -Item 1100
$100,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line items
3100 -3600;
$58,000 from Transportation Demand Management /Public
Transportation Stabilization Fund for line -items 3100 -3600;
$300,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line -items 3100-
3600 and 4100;
$1,887,347 from Unreserved Fund Balance /Free Cash;
$859,728 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$737,309 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and
$155,848 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
Items marked with an (") are Continuing Balance Accounts.
Additional
Appropriation,
Contingent on
Override Vote
FY 2008
Contingency
Budget
(Informational
Purposes Only)
$ 71,246
$ 71,150
$ 350,000
$ 6,500
$ 479,797
$ 143,125
$ 110291893
$ 1,500
$ 4,705
$ 29,000
$ 110041615
$ 283,894
$ 246,101
$ 90,759
$ 187,941
Art. 22: Appropriate FY2008 Enterprise Fund Budgets
Adopted April 23.
a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of
money to operate the Water
Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal
year 2008.
Salaries $ 581,656
Expenses 5691800
MWRA Assessment 414351769
Debt Service (non- exempt) 4901833
Total $6,078,058
To be funded from water receipts.
b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of
money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of
the Department of Public Works during fiscal year
2008.
Salaries
Expenses
MWRA Assessment
Debt Service (non- exempt)
Total $
$ 245,291
430,272
6,197,216
473,256
7,346,035
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Page 20 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
FY 2008
Budget
General Government
8100 Board of Selectmen
8110 Board of Selectmen Personal Services
$ 71,246
8110 Board of Selectmen Expenses
$ 71,150
8120 Legal Services
$ 350,000
8130 Town Report
$ 6,500
8200 Town Manager
8210 -8220 Town Manager Personal Services
$ 479,797
8210 -8220 Town Manager Expenses
$ 1431125
8230 Salary Transfer Account"
$ 110291893
and further that Line 8230 is to be transferred by the Board
of Selectmen for contractual settlements within departments
including the School department upon recommendation of
the Town Manager
8300 Town Committees
8310 Finance Committees
$ 11500
8320 Misc. Boards and Committees
$ 4,705
8330 Public Celebration Committee
$ 29,000
8400 Finance Personal Services
$ 110041615
8400 Finance expenses
$ 283,894
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services
$ 246,101
8500 Town Clerk Expenses
$ 90,759
8600 MIS Personal Services
$ 1871941
8600 MIS Expenses
$ 291,587
and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in
part, appropriations made at this Town Meeting:
$ 12016451829
$65,000 from School Bus Transportation Stabilization Fund
for Line -Item 1100
$100,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line items
3100 -3600;
$58,000 from Transportation Demand Management /Public
Transportation Stabilization Fund for line -items 3100 -3600;
$300,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line -items 3100-
3600 and 4100;
$1,887,347 from Unreserved Fund Balance /Free Cash;
$859,728 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$737,309 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and
$155,848 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
Items marked with an (") are Continuing Balance Accounts.
Additional
Appropriation,
Contingent on
Override Vote
FY 2008
Contingency
Budget
(Informational
Purposes Only)
$ 71,246
$ 71,150
$ 350,000
$ 6,500
$ 479,797
$ 143,125
$ 110291893
$ 1,500
$ 4,705
$ 29,000
$ 110041615
$ 283,894
$ 246,101
$ 90,759
$ 187,941
Art. 22: Appropriate FY2008 Enterprise Fund Budgets
Adopted April 23.
a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of
money to operate the Water
Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal
year 2008.
Salaries $ 581,656
Expenses 5691800
MWRA Assessment 414351769
Debt Service (non- exempt) 4901833
Total $6,078,058
To be funded from water receipts.
b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of
money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of
the Department of Public Works during fiscal year
2008.
Salaries
Expenses
MWRA Assessment
Debt Service (non- exempt)
Total $
$ 245,291
430,272
6,197,216
473,256
7,346,035
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Town Meeting continued from previous page
To be funded from wastewater receipts.
c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of
money to operate the Recreation Department during
fiscal year 2008.
Salaries
$ 563,120
Expenses
9601668
Debt Service (non- exempt)
1031917
Total $
116271705
To be funded from recreation receipts and $450,000 from
retained earnings.
Art. 23: Citizens' Petition to state concerning property tax
deferrals
Adopted April 23. Adjusted eligibility limits.
Art. 24: Appropriate for Senior Service Program $40,000
Adopted April 23.
Art. 25: Continue and Approve Departmental Revolving
Funds
Adopted April 23.
Art. 26: Appropriate for FY2008 Community Preservation
Committee Budget and Projects
All items adopted April 9, except for item "e'; adopted April 11.
To Appropriate from estimated FY2008 receipts as rec-
ommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
a. $523,347 for open space excluding land for recre-
ational use;
b. $676,045 for historic resources;
c. $523,347 for community housing;
d. $3,510,731 for general Unreserved Fund Balance of
the Community Preservation Fund.
To Appropriate from Community Preservation Fund as
follows:
a. $40,000 from General Unreserved Fund Balance for
Center Playfields drainage engineering study.
b. $367,000 from Historic Resources Reserve for
Munroe and Old Burial Grounds.
c. $18,120 from Historic Resources Reserve for
Buckman Tavern, Hancock - Clarke House and
Munroe Tavern.
d. $10,685 from Historic Resources Reserve for
Buckman Tavern.
e. $90,000 from Historic Resources Reserve for cultur-
al resource survey.
f. $228,404 from Community Housing Reserve for
windows at Greeley Village.
g. $43,000 from Historic Resources Reserve for struc-
tural evaluation of the East Lexington Library.
h. $147,130 from Historic Resources Reserve for reha-
bilitation of Cary Memorial Hall for performances.
I . $18,360 from Historic Resources for signage for his-
toric Lexington.
j. $300,000 from Community Housing Reserve for
Douglas House community housing project.
k.$62,500 from Open Space Reserve, and $62,500
from the General Unreserved Fund Balance for a
walking /bike trail master plan.
1. $26,750 from Historic Resources Reserve and $26,750
from the Community Housing Reserve for a structural
study of the Muzzey Condominium Building.
Authorized
Representative or
Departmental
FY2008
Revolving Fund
Board to Spend
Receipts
Use of Fund
Authorization
DPW Burial Containers
Public Works
Sale of Grave Boxes
Program Expenses
$351000
Director
and Burial Vaults
DPW Compost Operation
Public Works
Sale of Compost and
Personnel, Benefits and
$2301000
Director
Loam, Yard Waste
Program Expenses
Permits
LexMedia Operations
Board of Selectmen
License fees from
CATV contract,
$4001000
and Town Manager
cable TV providers
equipment and related
expenses
Tree Fund
Board of Selectmen
Gifts and Fees
Program Expenses
$201000
Minuteman Household
Public Works Director
Fees paid by
Program Expenses
$1751000
Hazardous Waste Program
consortium
Health Programs
Health Director
Medicare
Program Expenses
$71000
Reimbursements
Council on Aging Programs
Social Services Director
Program fees and gifts
Program Expenses
$1001000
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Town Meeting continued from previous page
M. $50,000 from General Unreserved Fund Balance for
administrative expenses.
Art. 27: Land Purchase off Lowell St.
Indefinitely postponed April 25. Requested by Conservation
Commission.
Art. 28: Land Purchase off Adams St.
Indefinitely postponed April 25. Requested by Conservation
Commission.
Art. 29: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects
Adopted April 11.
a. Center Basketball Court Reconstruction — $851000
from Unreserved Fund Balance.
b. Valley Road Tennis Courts — $130,000 borrowed
c. Park Improvements — Athletic Fields — $50,000 from
Unreserved Fund Balance.
Art. 30: Appropriate for Battle Green Flagpole (Citizens'
Petition)
Adopted April 25. Made the town responsible for maintain-
ing the flagpole.
Art. 31: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects/
Equipment
Adopted May 2.
a. Lincoln Field Methane Mitigation Wall - $550,000;
borrowed
b. Fire Alarms in all municipal and school buildings -
$142,000; borrowed
c. DPW Equipment - $523,300; borrowed.
d. Woburn St. Reconstruction - $120,000; borrowed.
e. Geographic Information Systems - $195,900; bor-
rowed.
f. Storm Drain Improvements - $460,000; borrowed.
g. Sidewalk Improvements - $100,000; borrowed.
h. Central Business Sidewalks - $175,000; borrowed
i. Bikeway Reconstruction - $175,000; borrowed.
j. Building Envelope (various buildings) - $150,000;
from tax levy
k. Munroe Center Fire Alarms - $35,000; Unreserved
Fund Balance.
1. Dam Repairs (Butterfield Pond, Old Res.) - $30,000;
Unreserved Fund Balance.
m. Traffic Mitigation - $50,000 Unreserved Fund
Balance.
n. Street Improvements - $500,000; tax levy;
o. NSTAR Parking Lot - $50,000 transferred from
Parking Meter Fund.
p. Replacement of Fire Engine 5 - $80,000; Unreserved
Fund Balance.
q. Hydrant Replacement - $50,000; with $25,000 from
Water Enterprise Fund retained earnings and
$25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance.
Art. 32: Appropriate for Water Distribution Improvements
Adopted May 2. $1,800,000, borrowed.
Art. 33: Appropriate for Sewer Improvements
Adopted April 23. $1,300,000, borrowed.
Art. 34: Appropriate for School Capital Projects /Equipment
Adopted May 2. $3,010,000 With $2,710,000 borrowed;
$300,000 transferred
From Unreserved Fund Balance.
Art. 35: Appropriate for Senior Center Design
Adopted April 30. $35,000 transferred from amount appro-
priated at 2000 Annual Town Meeting.
Art. 36: Appropriate for building new Public Works Facility
Adopted April 25. $25,180,000, borrowed.
Art. 37: Appropriate for Post Employment Benefits
Indefinitely postponed May 2.
Art. 38: Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations
Indefinitely postponed May 2.
Art. 39: Establish / Appropriate to Specified Stabilization
Funds
Adopted April 23.
1) Transportation Demand Management /Public
Transportation Stabilization Fund to support
Lexpress Bus Service.
2) Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund for traffic miti-
gation.
3) School Bus Transportation Stabilization Fund to sup-
port transporting students on a daily basis.
4) Section 135 Zoning By -Law Stabilization Fund to
finance public improvements pursuant to Section 135
of the Code of the Town of Lexington.
With appropriations made from the sources and in the
amounts specified:
1) $58,000 from the Lexpress TDM special revenue
account to the Transportation Demand
Management /Public Transportation Stabilization
Fund
2) $220,035.99 from the TDM Avalon Bay special rev-
enue account to the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization
Fund
3) $200,000 from the School Transportation Avalon
Bay special revenue account to the School Bus
Transportation Stabilization Fund
Art. 40: Appropriate to Stabilization Fund
Adopted May 2. $1,000,000 transferred from Unreserved
Fund Balance.
Art. 41: Appropriate for Prior Years' Unpaid Bills
Adopted May 2. To pay unpaid bills for goods and services
rendered to the School Department for FY 2006; with
$50,531 transferred from Unreserved Fund Balance.
Art. 42: Amend FY2007 Operating Budget
Adopted May 2. That the following amounts be appropriat-
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Town Meeting continued from previous page
ed to the following line items for the current fiscal year's
budget.
Line Item
From
To
1100 Lexington $6314191500
$6319411058
Public Schools
2130 Group Insurance
1811601485
1719941416
2140 Unemployment
1221800
921800
2150 Workers Compensation
1901000
2201000
2210 Payment on Funded
218371006
218751006
Debt
2220 Interest on Funded Debt
6341097
5461097
2230 Temporary Borrowing
2481958
2981958
2310 Reserve Fund
4001000
3911480
5100 Library Personnel
115631305
115381305
7100 Communications
7381714
6871714
Development Personnel
7100 Comm. Development
601019
861019
Expenses
7300 Economic Devel.
951199
451199
Personnel
7300 Economic Devel. Expenses
69,643
1091643
8120 Legal
3501000
3101000
8210 -8220 Town Manager
4701542
4451542
personnel
8210 -8220 Town Manager
1561067
1961067
Expenses
8600 MIS Personnel 1801471 1011471
8600 MIS Expenses 2791050 3051550
Further, that $209,469 be appropriated from Unreserved
Fund Balance.
Non - Binding Resolution Amendment to Article 42:
For the next three years, the School Committee and /or
administration provide certain quarterly actual -to- budget
financial data pertaining to the Schools. These data will be
available to all Town Meeting representatives on the school
web site and will include: quarterly financial report by line
item; FTE count; SPEC variances from budget; Energy con-
sumption and cost; Facilities maintenance expenditures.
Art. 43: Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements
Adopted May 2.
a) $15,000 for the rehabilitation and restoration of
records vault in Cary Memorial Hall, with $15,000
transferred from the unexpended balance of Article
4(d) of the warrant for the November 29, 2006
Special Town Meeting.
b) $500,000 to complete reconstruction of Fiske and
Harrington Elementary Schools; borrowed.
Art. 44: Use of Funds to Reduce The Tax Rate
Indefinitely postponed May 2.
Lexington Ad Hoc Climate Action Plan Committee (LexCAPC)
ROLE: to develop a Climate Action Plan for Lexington that
will provide a focus for local actions by residents, commercial
entities, and local government to achieve cost savings and facil-
itate climate protection measures as outlined in the committee's
charge. Specifically this Committee will: Engage relevant con-
stituencies and stakeholders in a vision for a sustainable com-
munity; work with other Massachusetts communities in devel-
oping Climate Action Plans; conduct a baseline inventory of
Lexington's global warming pollutants; identify actions that
could be taken by local government, commercial entities, and
residents to reduce global warming pollution and consider the
impact of such actions; propose an initial community target for
lowering emissions and metrics for monitoring progress; and
recommend a Climate Action Plan, including implementation
timelines, responsibilities and mechanisms, for adoption by the
Board of Selectmen. It is anticipated that the Committee will
prepare a draft Climate Action Plan for community discussion
within one year, and within two years develop a final Plan for
consideration by the Board of Selectmen.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Toby Sackton,
Vice- chairs Rick Abrams and Adam Sacks, John Huchra and
Ken Karnofsky, JJ Krawczyk, Andy McClaine, Linda Moran,
Charles Moore, Marilyn Campbell and Sam Silverman.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Joined International Cities for Local Environmental
Initiatives ( ICLEI), which is an organization of more than
700 local governments (400 in the U.S., with about 30 in
Massachusetts) committed to taking action on Climate
Change.
• Attended the ICLEI Northeast Regional Workshop 2007
in Hartford, Ct., and met with representatives of other
New England cities and towns working on local climate
action plans.
• Obtained a software program from ICLEI used to quanti-
fy greenhouse gas emissions which will become the basis
for our quantitative report on Lexington's greenhouse gas
emission footprint.
• Received material from the town, as well as the Energy
Committee, with existing data on energy usage where
available.
• Gathered data on both commercial and residential energy
use in addition to greenhouse gas emissions (including
heat, electricity usage, transportation, and waste genera-
tion) in Lexington.
• Planned a public presentation of Lexington's greenhouse
gas emissions footprint for the spring of 2008.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 23
Police Department
Expenditures
FY07
FY06
Payroll
Police
$316111190
$314571740
Dispatch
$4931692
$4701360
Parking Meter Maintenance
$461925
$451619
Animal Control
$201701
$191540
Expenses
Police
$3991167
$3871786
Dispatch
$271123
$241925
Parking Meter Maintenance
$201058
$221975
Animal Control
$21637
$11272
Personnel
Full Time
Police
48
48
Dispatch
9
9
Parking Meter Maintenance
1
1
Parking Meter Maintenance
3
3
Part Time
Animal Control
1
1
Cadets
3
3
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Christopher Casey,
Chief of Police since 1993.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• A large -scale construction project to improve the joint
police /fire /911 communication center, command office,
and front desk was completed.
• More than $200,000 in grant funding and equipment was
received to help officers and staff run important commu-
nity policing initiatives.
• The Police Department Open House was a resounding
success, with hundreds of Lexington residents enjoying the
event.
• Officers and detectives completed numerous investigations
leading to arrests and successful court prosecutions.
Personnel Changes: In January, Officer George Grundhoff
retired after serving 17 years with Lexington. In April,
Officers Christopher Collins, Kyle Kilimonis and Colin
Marsetta completed their field training and joined the patrol
division. In May, Christopher Collins was activated by the
Massachusetts National Guard for 18 months and was
deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. In November, newly -hired
Officer Timothy Colatosti and Cadet Michael Bordenca
graduated from the Municipal Officers Police Academy.
Officer Colatosti started a 12 -week field training program
and is expected to join the patrol division in February 2008.
In October, Dispatcher John Soares passed away. John
served 21 years with the Town of Lexington and his presence
is missed. He started his career at the Lexington Fire
Department, and then in 1994 was part of the core group of
dispatchers for Lexington's first joint police /fire /911 dis-
patch center.
Programs & Initiatives:
• School Resource Officers and the Fire Department con-
ducted a "Home Alone" safety program at Lexington
High School for 157 students and their parents. This suc-
cessful program offers instruction in the areas of home
rules and safety, managing emergencies and how to con-
tact 911.
• At the Open House hosted by the Lexington Police
Department in July, hundreds of Lexington residents
toured the station; an emergency command vehicle and the
newly renovated 911 center were featured attractions.
• The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) team, administered
by Officer Charles Crayton, provides two or three RAD or
RAD -Kids programs each year. These programs are fund-
ed in cooperation with the Recreation Department or with
community policing grants and private donations.
• Officers participated in "Road Respect," "Click -it or
Ticket," and "Drunk Driving — Over the Limit — Under
Arrest" traffic safety campaigns to help keep Lexington's
roads safe.
Grant Funding: The Department received more than
$200,000 in grant funds for various programs.
— $50,000 Federal Budget Award to enhance security at
the Middle Schools.
— $17,600 in Statewide Telecommunications Training
Board grants to provide dispatcher training, with a par-
ticular focus on new procedures and the new VESTA
911 system.
— $36,000 Community Policing grant to fund community
programs such as
RAD, bicycle
patrol and a com-
munity survey.
— Commercial
Equipment Direct
Assistance
P r o g r a m
(CEDAP) grant
for search and res-
cue GPS software
and equipment.
— $38,000 from the
Northeast
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Security Regional
Dispatcher Frank SanSeverino at
the new dispatching console. Eight
screens display radio, 9 -1 -1, hospi-
tal-police-fire status boards, CAD
and registry /warrant information.
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Advisory Council (NERAC) to purchase two traffic sig-
nal boards; this grant was applied for in cooperation
with Bedford, Lincoln and Concord.
— $10,000 from the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau to
fund traffic enforcement programs.
— $14,989 Department of Public Health Emergency
Medical Dispatch grant to help early identification of
stroke victims and to obtain timely medical care at local
hospitals.
— $20,500 Domestic Violence Prevention grant to fund a
domestic violence advocate who works closely with the
Family Services Detective in Lexington.
Capital Expenditures: In February, the remodeling of the
joint police /fire /911 dispatch center, command office and
front desk area was initiated with $840,000 approved at
2006 Town Meeting. The renovation enlarged the dispatch
center to house new dispatch consoles and a new police
radio network, prepared the site for the new 911 VESTA sys-
tem (which includes a GPS tracking of cell phones) and
upgraded the police station's telephone and LAN network.
The front desk was redesigned into a smaller space and the
command office was equipped to enhance the 24/7 supervi-
sion necessary for a dispatch center.
During the construction, the dispatch center was moved to
the police guardroom from February to May, displacing
other operations. By September, all operations were fully
restored with minor renovations completed to provide space
for report writing, sergeants and the Animal Control Officer.
The project was completed as budgeted and met all major
deadlines.
Noteworthy Investigations:
• In May, two youths were identified with breaking, enter-
ing and larcenies from east Lexington homes and the
Bowman School.
• In June, two young adults were caught and arrested short-
ly after activating fire alarms at Diamond Middle School
and damaging vehicles in north Lexington.
• After investigation by detectives, a felon with a long
record of breaking into dwellings pleaded guilty to com-
mitting three housebreaks in Lexington, as well as others
in surrounding communities.
• A person who had committed his fifth offense driving
under the influence of alcohol (OUI) was arrested in June
and later convicted. A separate sixth offense OUI convic-
tion was also obtained in February.
• In June, crime scene processing and the subsequent inves-
tigation led to the arrest of an adult with a long criminal
record for breaking into and larceny from two Bedford
Street commercial buildings.
• In December, a rash of six commercial breaks in Lexington
Center (and surrounding communities) were quickly
solved by detectives who recovered thousands of dollars in
stolen property in less than one week. Two men were
arrested for these thefts.
• In August, two young adults were arrested for committing
nine acts of malicious destruction of property; more than
$1000 in damage was done to vehicles in north Lexington
and to the Estabrook School.
• During the year, four individuals were arrested for safe
school zone violations. Officers, school resource officers
and detectives routinely coordinated their efforts to iden-
tify individuals distributing drugs in Lexington Center and
in proximity to schools. In one case, officers worked with
members of the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task
Force in an undercover operation in Lexington Center.
Two individuals were sentenced to the minimum manda-
tory two years in prison.
• Officers investigated three fatal accidents, in addition to
one individual arrested for drunk driving after striking and
severely injuring a bicyclist on Bedford Street.
2007 by the Numbers: This year showed an increase in
reported crimes (938), resulting in a 16.9% increase ( +136)
from 2006. Lexington was not immune to the regional trend
of increased thefts of GPS systems and laptop computers
from parked vehicles. The hit - and -run nature of these thefts
and the inability to trace stolen GPS units continue to make
it very difficult to solve these crimes. In Lexington, the
breaking and entering of motor vehicles increased 55% ( +37
crimes), with larceny from vehicles increasing 69% ( +22
thefts). Thefts from homes and businesses increased 56%
( +32 crimes); many of the business thefts, however, were
cleared with arrests.
Town Report Statistical Figures
Complaints and Calls For Service
Motor Vehicle Accident Calls ................. 961
Animal Control ............................ 226
Alarms Residential /Commercial ..............
11720
Assist Fire Calls ............................ 489
Medical Assists ...........................
11231
Motorist Assists ............................ 366
Missing Persons ............................. 38
Disturbance / Disputes ........................ 291
Building /Person Checks ....................
1,187
Suspicious Activity ......................... 287
All Crimes .... ............................938
Park - Lock -Walk patrol ...................... 850
Total ......... .........................10,901
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
Warnings ............................... 21539
Civil Infractions .......................... 11346
Criminal Complaints ......................... 90
Arrests....... .............................69
Total ......... ..........................4,044
High Accident Locations
(10 or more incidents with more than $1,000 damage)
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Bedford St @ RTE 95 ........................ 37
Bedford St @ Hartwell Av ..................... 17
Waltham St @ Marrett Rd .................... 12
Bedford St @ Harrington Rd ................... 11
Mass Ave @ Maple St ........................ 10
Fines Generated by Traffic Enforcement
Moving violations fines issued ............ $110,227
Parking violations issued FY07 (tickets) ........ 9,546
Parking fines collected in FY07 ........... $145,280
Prosecution Summary
FY07
Arrest without Warrant ......................
118
Arrest with Warrant .........................
10
Criminal Summons .........................
124
Clerk's Hearing .............................
23
Private Complaints ...........................
0
Juvenile Diversion ...........................
0
%' Protective Custody ........................
13
" non prosecute **non criminal
0
Criminal Court Summary by Type of Offens
FY07
Operating to Endanger ......................
114
Operating w/o License ........................
31
Operating under the Influence ..................
30
Revoked /Suspended License ...................
43
Disorderly /Disturbing the Peace .................
0
Liquor Violations ...........................
35
Vandalism /Malicious Destruction ...............
35
Forgery, Uttering, Counterfeiting ................
0
Receiving Stolen Property ......................
2
Drug Violations .............................
48
Fire and Rescue Department
ROLE: To protect the
lives and property of
the community from
emergencies involving
fire, medical, haz-
ardous materials, and
environmental causes.
This mission is
achieved through pub-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$410571339
$319761086
Expenses
$4681567
$4203434
Personnel
Full Time
56
55
Part Time
1
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lic education, code management, and emergency response.
The Chief of the Department also serves as the Emergency
Management Director, whose responsibilities include pro-
viding assistance to the community following natural disas-
ters and other emergencies.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Chief William
Middlemiss since March, 2004.
HIGHLIGHTS
• 2007 was another busy year for the Lexington Fire
Department, once again topping the 4000 threshold for
calls and hitting a new high for transports to the area hos-
pitals. Additionally, the Department introduced an intense
Domestic Order Violations ..................... 7
Assaults ...... .............................42
Threats..... ............................... 3
Trespass ..... ............................... 5
Robbery...... ..............................1
Arson........ ..............................4
Burglary /Breaking and Entering ................ 20
Theft /Larceny .............................. 23
Larcenies Reported .. 231
Calls for Service .... 101901
Auto Thefts ............ 9
Serious Offenses ...... 369
MN Accidents ....... 961
400
300
200
1 Larcenies — Reported
100
1989 2007
14000 Calls for Service
3000
12000
11000
1989 2007
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20
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600 Serious Offenses
400
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100
1989 2007
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training program on fire suppression, rescue techniques
and pitfalls, and EMS procedures.
The Insurance Services Organization (ISO) reviewed the
Department for the first time in more than 20 years; this
evaluation included a review of the Town's fire water sup-
ply system, the Department's communication systems, and
the Department staffing, training, and response proce-
dures. The Town maintained its Class 3, a rating main-
tained by less than 15% of the communities across the
country. The Department is utilizing the review's findings
to improve its training procedures, equipment and person-
nel needs.
Orders for two pieces of equipment were finalized with the
prospective vendors. The first is a replacement for Engine
1, awarded to American LaFrance, to be delivered in April
of 2008. The second is for the replacement of Engine 5,
awarded to CBS Specialty Inc of Smithfield RI; this truck
will be identified as Forestry 1 and is also scheduled to be
delivered in April of 2008. The continual upgrade of the
Department's Self Contained Breathing Apparatus is
ongoing, providing for enhanced firefighter safety.
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Incidents of Significance
In 2007, the Department responded to 4078 calls. 2632 of
the calls were medical emergencies, with 1721 resulting in
transportation of one or more patients to a medical facility.
The following is a brief summary of incidents of significance:
January 10: Working fire, 317 Katandin Drive.
February 24: Second Alarm, Route 2 at the Lincoln line,
single - family residence.
May 7: Working fire, 9 Oxbow Road.
July 6: Working fire, 48 Solomon Pierce Road.
July 26: Working fire, 20 Ellison Road.
August 8: Working fire, 4 Turnberry Hill Road.
December 29, 2007: Second Alarm, 549 Marrett Road.
Grants
The Department received a grant from the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security for the replacement of the Amkus res-
cue tool, providing the Town with two hydraulic rescue tools.
The Department received a grant from the State Executive
Office of Public Safety - Department of Fire Services to con-
tinue the Student Awareness of Fire Safety (SAFE) program,
in conjunction with the Lexington Public Schools.
A fire equipment grant was received from the Department of
Public Safety and was used to purchase training equipment
and an additional thermal imaging camera on Engine 2.
Fire Prevention Division
The Fire Prevention Division has been active with four major
construction projects ongoing in town: Avalon at Lexington
Hills, the old Metropolitan State Hospital site off Concord
Avenue; two Starwood Hotels at the former Sheraton Hotel site
on Marrett Road; and the redevelopment of 300 Patriot Way,
the former Raytheon site off Spring Street. The Division over-
sees the installation of all fire protection systems, including
sprinkler and fire alarms, as well as smoke and carbon monox-
ide detectors. In addition, the Division ensures adequate Fire
Department access and appropriate hydrant locations.
Oversight also occurred at smaller construction projects,
such as tenant space renovations in many of the Town's com-
mercial buildings, as well as renovations at residential sites.
The Division reviewed 160 building construction plans sub-
mitted to the Building Commissioner's office for building
permits. These entire plan reviews resulted in fire prevention
inspections for compliance with applicable fire prevention
requirements.
The Division issued 500 permits last year for activities that
included: the installation of sprinkler and fire alarm systems,
oil burners, above and below ground storage tanks for stor-
ing flammable and combustible liquids and propane gas; and
for performing explosive blasting, cutting and welding. Each
permit required at least one inspection for compliance with
applicable fire prevention requirements.
The Department continued the Student Awareness of Fire
Education (S.A.F.E.) Program with some reimbursement fund-
ing from the State Executive Office of Public Safety -
Department of Fire Services. The mission is to enable students
to recognize the dangers of fire, and more specifically, the fire
hazards tobacco products pose. Trained Fire Department per-
sonnel administer the program and present it to first grade
children in the six elementary schools. The objectives are to
reduce the numbers of fires, burns and deaths, and to encour-
age the children to see firefighters as role models.
The Department is in the process of converting the munici-
pal telegraph fire alarm system to a radio -based reporting
system. Many of the traditional red fire alarm boxes will be
replaced, while others will remain and be connected to a
radio box. The boxes currently transmit a fire alarm from a
building directly to the Fire and Police Department Dispatch
Center via either an overhead or underground telegraph line.
The new radio box system will transmit an alarm instanta-
neously to the Dispatch Center via a radio frequency.
In 2007 approximately 25 radio boxes were installed. All
Town -owned buildings will be converted throughout the
spring of 2008, with completion of the entire radio box sys-
tem scheduled for July, 2008.
Lieutenant Ken Tremblay was appointed to the Fire
Prevention Division in 2007 to assist the Assistant Chief in
performing the functions of the Division.
Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program
The Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program (JFIP) was
established through the Middlesex District Attorney's office
in 2001. In 2003 the Lexington Fire Department joined the
coalition and trained one Firefighter to handle the cases that
involved youths between the ages of five and 16. The Fire
Department works closely with the Police Department, State
Police, Department of Social Services, State Fire
Marshal's Office, Department of Mental Health, and the
Middlesex DA's office in investigating these cases.
In 2007 the Fire Department representative screened 18 youths
for various fire offenses, ranging from illegal possession of fire-
works to homemade bomb building and detonation. There are
many cases pending that still have no suspects. The Fire
Department also takes phone calls from concerned parents
whose children are involved in this type of risky behavior; in
such cases parents are urged to involve the child in the JFIP.
Emergency Medical Services
Transports of patients continue to increase, reaching in
excess of 1500 for the calendar year. Firefighter - paramedics
now staff the first rescue - ambulance on a full -time basis,
while the levels of staffing have exceeded the 60% mark for
the second rescue - ambulance.
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 27
Fire and Rescue Department continued from previous page
This past year the Department applied for and received a
license from the Office of Emergency Medical Services to
operate an intercept vehicle for ALS operations. This approval
will come in handy during special events such as the Town's
Patriots Day celebrations and the 4th of July festivities.
The percentage of personnel trained to either the paramedic
or intermediate level has risen to over 50% of the
Department. The Department has affiliated with Mount
Auburn Hospital to provide medical control, along with
enhanced supervision and training of our advanced emer-
gency medical corps.
A Carbon Hemoglobin Detector is now in service, which
enables the paramedics to more readily detect the presence
of carbon monoxide poisoning in patients without the need
for an invasive procedure. Further, the updating of our EMS
reporting procedures, which include electronic reports and a
main storage hub, brings us into compliance with new State
and Federal reporting requirements.
Emergency Management
In November the Town implemented its first reverse 911 sys-
tem. The system is physically housed within the Public Safety
Dispatch room at Police Headquarters. This will enable com-
munications from various agencies to residents to alert them
of potential emergencies or other incidents of significance.
Town departments, working in a consortium of neighboring
communities, have established the Battleroad Regional
Emergency Planning Committee. This committee, a require-
ment of the Federal SARA Title III acts, has received start -up
certification and is actively pursuing full certification. The
communities of Lexington, Bedford, Arlington, Belmont,
Burlington, Watertown and Brookline make up the consor-
tium at this time.
Planning is also underway to ensure the continuous opera-
tion of Town services in the event of a flu pandemic. This
planning is multi- faceted and will be ongoing during 2008.
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; Chief William
Middlemiss (as of December, 2007). Staff: Health
Director resigned in July, 2007.
Personnel
Two longtime members of the department retired during the
year, Captain Robert Walton and Lieutenant Kenneth
Donnelly, Assistant to the Chief. Kerry Evans resigned her
position to accept a position with the Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency. Firefighter Stephen Schick
also resigned his position.
There were several promotions. Lieutenant John Wilson was
promoted to Captain, while firefighters Donald Chisholm,
Scott Monsignore and Timothy Flaherty were promoted to
lieutenant.
Several new firefighters were appointed to fill vacancies.
They were: Adam Hubbard, Shawn Ormiston, Jason Morey,
Adam McClellan, and Michael O'Connor.
Lori Manning, the new Assistant to the Chief, came to the
Fire Department from the Town Clerk's office. In addition,
Debra Curtin was named Department Clerk.
Finally, firefighters Guy Monaco and Adam Hubbard com-
pleted their twelve -week training at the Massachusetts
Firefighting Academy
Commendations
Off -duty firefighters Richard Prescott, David Walton,
Christopher Pouliot, and Peter Ricci were commended for
their actions at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on
Route 2 on January 26, 2007. Prior to the arrival of fire
companies these four individuals triaged, stabilized and ini-
tiated care at a dangerous scene.
Firefighters John Ritchie and Alex Feldman were commend-
ed for their actions on November 20, 2007, at a motor vehi-
cle accident on Route 128 in Waltham.
The following firefighters from B Group were commended
for their actions at a motor vehicle accident on November 21,
2007, at 124 Woburn Street: Captain Duddy; Lieutenants
Ken Tremblay and Derek Sencabaugh; and firefighters John
Daly, Mark Bellino, Peter Ricci, Rick White, Anne McGrath,
Bryan Webb, Mark Simonds, and Mark Schofield.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Biosafety consultant reviewed existing Lexington
rDNA regulations and revised them to reflect the newly
promulgated Massachusetts and Boston rDNA regula-
tions. The Board of Health accepted the revisions as
proposed.
• Biosafety consultant inspected six permitted facilities in
Lexington and presented the results and written inspec-
tion reports to the Board of Health.
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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 for-
warded 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, Martha Batten ( School
Department), Captain Charles Sargent (Police Department),
David Cannon (Engineering), Gail Wagner (Transportation
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• Installed Stop Signs Ivan Street at Eldred Street (east and
west bound).
• Installed signage and crosswalks for the new NSTAR
parking lot off Edison Way.
• Installed 2 hour parking signs at the end of Clark Street
adjacent to Center Playground.
• Installed No Parking signs on Grapevine Avenue at
Waltham Street.
• Installed No Outlet sign on Wingate Road at Diana Lane.
• Installed Emergency Stopping Only signs on Adams Street
in front of Fiske School.
• Installed crosswalk signage on Massachusetts Avenue at
Tower Road.
• Installed crosswalks signage on Lowell Street near
Harrington School driveway.
• Installed crosswalk signage on Massachusetts Avenue at
Locust Avenue.
• Installed Traffic Officer Ahead 4:30 pm —5:30 pm signage
on Massachusetts Avenue at Wood Street.
• Installed Loading Zone signage at Depot Square alley
leading to Meriam Street.
Ad Hoc Committee on Engine Run -Ups
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: Co- Chairs 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.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Committee engaged in the following activities:
• Held monthly full- committee meetings and several sub-
committee meetings.
• Continued the review of relevant documents on engine
idling and engine emissions found in the open literature
and in regulations by other communities.
• Continued the implementation of an anti - idling education
program through newspaper ads, "green tickets" distrib-
uted as friendly reminders to engine idlers, and communi-
cations with school personnel.
• Coordinated the production and installation of anti - idling
signs, whose production was funded by a grant from a
local business.
• Produced a report for the 2007 Town Meeting in support
of Article 16 of the Town Warrant.
• Presented Article 16 to the community during a public
hearing.
• Presented Article 16 to the 2007 Town Meeting, during
which a Town anti- idling bylaw was approved.
• Upon completion of its work, the Committee was dis-
solved by the Town Moderator.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 29
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
FY07
FY06
$1591106
$1571615
Personnel
606
567
Full Time
3
3
Part Time
1
1
P
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, M.D. Staff:
Health Director Gerard Cody (Derek Fullerton resigned July,
2007); Environmental Health Agent, Kathy Fox, CHO,
CFSP; Part -time Public Health Nurse (position vacant); and
Office Manager, Ann Belliveau.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Public Health Emergency Planning
• Continued working with Departments of Public Health in
the 34 communities in Region 4A.
• Developed an in -depth outline of an emergency vaccine
dispensing site exercise to conduct and follow during the
2008 calendar year. This exercise will bring all town emer-
gency response departments together to go through an
emergency response exercise for vaccinating the public in
a structured format.
• Finalized a special population identification form that was
approved by the Town administration and emergency
planners to be utilized for individuals in the community to
complete and keep on file.
• Formed a Pandemic Flu Steering Committee, which has
met repeatedly to outline and develop plans for the Town
to prepare for a possible pandemic flu and other emer-
gency responses.
Food Safety
• Developed and established a set of written guidelines for
food safety and permitting for the vendors at the Farmers'
Market.
• Worked to revise the State Food Code regulations for food
safety; it is now required that food establishment facilities
increase the number of certified food safety personnel
within their establishments.
Public Pool Safety
Conducted an information session with pool managers of
public and semi - public pool facilities to discuss overall
pool safety.
Mosquito Control
• Continued to participate in the East Middlesex Mosquito
Control Program, which included applications of lar-
vacide to town catch basins during the 2007 mosquito -
breeding season and West Nile Virus monitoring and sur-
veillance.
Pesticide Awareness
• Conducted a Pesticide Awareness Seminar to provide
training to owners and maintenance personnel of multi-
dwelling units on pest reduction and the proper use of pes-
ticides at their dwellings /complexes.
Influenza and Pneumococcal 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.
Pneumococcal vaccines were also available upon request.
Indoor Air Quality Studies
• Assisted personnel of the Department of Public Health in
conducting an indoor air quality assessment of the East
Lexington Library Branch, which included parameters to
improve the air quality within the facility.
Tobacco Sales Enforcement
• Continued participation in the Metrowest- Suburban
Tobacco Control Collaborative (MTCC) to enforce state
and local tobacco laws and education.
• Collaborated with MTCC for conducting routine inspec-
tions throughout the year to identify tobacco sales to
minors from permit holders in Lexington. Fines were
issued to establishments that sold tobacco to minors. The
number of fines issued to establishments has declined over
the past three years, from 11 fines issued in 2005, to two
issued in 2006, and one issued in 2007.
Old Reservoir Sanitary Survey
• Partnered with the Recreation Department to prepare a
request for a proposal for an independent consultant firm
to conduct a bacterial source investigation at the Old
Reservoir Bathing Beach. The goal is to identify bacterial
pollution sources to inform mitigation efforts for
improved water quality.
Page 30 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
2007
2006
2005
Permits Issued
616
606
567
Inspections
441
513
637
Inquiries
1277
1323
1357
Complaints (" incl. animals)
324
289
264
Communicable Diseases
101
56
96
Immunizations (Influenza)
442
460
450
Page 30 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
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.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$433031915
$411231517
Expenses
$15,877,297
$16,338,011
Personnel
Full Time
78
76
Part Time
12
10
Seasonal
3
2
DPW Facility
Bill Hadley and other Town representatives spent consider-
able time and energy to provide information in an effort to
build a new DPW Facility on the same site as the 60 -year old
administrative and mechanics section and 100 -year old for-
mer trolley barn. Bill Hadley and other Town representatives
spent considerable time and energy to provide information
in an effort to build a new DPW Facility on the same site as
the 60 -year old administrative and mechanics section and
100 -year old former.
Transition
Much of the summer and fall was spent planning
October move of staff as well as vehicles, equip-
ment, storage and functions to new quarters for
the 18 -month transition period while the 201
Bedford Street site was being reconstructed.
Many sites were considered but none were ade-
quate to house the whole department. Space was
found at the former School Administration build-
ing for management and administrative staff; the
Highway, Parks and Mechanics staff were moved
to the Compost Facility; Forestry was relocated
to the Cemetery; and the Water and Sewer
Divisions were housed at the North Lexington
Pump Station. Space behind Westview Cemetery
and the old Animal Shelter are also being utilized
for storage.
Staffing
The management team was fully staffed for the
first time since the 2003 override. Kevin Cafferty
was hired as our Highway Superintendent in
June. The Public Building Maintenance superin-
the
tendent position was not filled pending integration of the
division with the schools facilities department in mid -2008.
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 responsibil-
ities 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
documenting every policy and procedure in the
Department.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The new DPW Facility was approved to move forward.
Town officials, DPW staff, Permanent Building Committee
members, celebrated the official ground breaking ceremo-
ny on November 29.
• The implementation of the new Department of Facilities
became a reality with the hiring of Patrick Goddard as the
Facilities Director in August 2007.
• Continued to work with the Center Committee on con-
nectivity improvements to enhance access to the center
businesses.
• Oversaw the creation of the new parking lot off Edison
Way behind the NSTAR building which increased the
short -term parking capacity in the Center by 33 spaces.
• Director worked with the Historic Districts Commission,
and the Center, Design Advisory, Disablement, Sidewalk
and Tree committees to successfully implement installation
continued on next page
Grab a shovel! The official ground breaking ceremony for the new DPW
facility takes place November 29, 2007.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 31
DPW: Administration continued from previous page
of Phase I of the wire -cut brick sidewalk in the Center
Business District.
• Hosted the fifth annual open house in May at the opera-
tions facility. More than 500 residents and children par-
ticipated in demonstrations of equipment and explana-
tions of DPW functions. Children enjoyed climbing on
trucks and learning 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, Traffic
Mitigation and Minuteman Household Hazardous
Products (HHP) committees.
DPW Administration
ROLE: To man-
age personnel;
monitor the
annual budget;
provide outreach
to the communi-
ty; supervise
numerous pro-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$3771528
$3031195
Expenses
$ 271264
$ 291396
Personnel
Full Time
6
5
Part Time
1
1
j ects; competitive-
ly bid contracts for public works services, including dispos-
al of solid waste, recycling, and special collections for state -
banned hazardous products; and manage the Hartwell
Venue Compost Facility (HACF), snow plowing, street light-
ing, transportation, and parking programs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Director continued to participate in the Northeast
Homeland Security Council, consisting of 89
Massachusetts communities. A regional homeland securi-
ty plan was developed as well as emergency contingencies.
Tabletop exercises and simulated emergency situations
have identified where training and resources are needed.
• With the creation of a new Highway superintendent, the
Manager of Operations was transferred to this division.
• 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.
• Continued work on the assessment phase of the APWA
accreditation process.
• In March the Director participated as an evaluator for the
APWA Accreditation Program in the city of Bowling
Green, Kentucky.
Engineering Division
ROLE: To provide
design, construc-
tion, and manage-
ment services to
the DPW; other
departments,
boards, and com-
mittees; and the
general public.
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$4181794
$3661582
Expenses
$ 51994
$ 101731
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Part Time
1
1
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, permit-
ted, managed, and supervised projects totaling approxi-
mately $5,447,000.
Contract 06 -01 $3,500,000
Street Resurfacing
Contractor: E. H. Perkins, Inc.
Completed 2 -year contract to resurface approximately 12
miles of neighborhood and arterial streets. Also resur-
faced 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 06 -14 $11100,000
Water Main Replacement
Contractor: DeFelice Corporation
Replaced approximately 7,000 linear feet of water main in
Woburn Street.
Contract 06 -20 $111,000
Colony Road Sewer By -pass
Contractor: DeFelice Corporation
Installed a flow balancing structure between two trunk
sewers.
Contract 04 -20 $38,000
Police Station UST Cleanup
Contractor: VHB Consulting Engineers Co., Inc.
Ongoing environmental cleanup.
continued on next page
Page 32 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
DPW: Engineering Division continued from previous page
Contract 06-37
Oakmount Circle Sewer Construction $250,000
Contractor: Ventresca Corporation
Installed sanitary sewer to serve all unsewered homes.
Contract 07 -38 $96,000
Massachusetts Avenue Center Sidewalk Installation
Contractor : Santorelli Construction
Installed sidewalk test strip from Waltham Street to
Michelson's.
Contract 07 -39 $195,000
Center Parking Lot
Contractor: McIver Industries
Constructed new parking lot on vacant NSTAR land on
Edison Way.
Contract 07 -43 $ 82,000
Hancock Avenue Reconstruction
Contractor: E.H. Perkins, Inc.
Complete replacement of Hancock Avenue roadway.
Contract 07 -44 $25,000
Hartwell Avenue Traffic Improvements
Contractor: BSC Group
Traffic study and Installation of pavement markings for
bike lanes and traffic flow.
Contract 07 -45 $50,000
Lake Street Drain Study & Design
Contractor: Tutela Engineering Associates
Study and design of storm drainage improvements to elim-
inate flooding.
• Facilities Design, Construction, and Renewal: Engineering
staff designed, managed, and supervised projects totaling
approximately $40,000.
Contract 07 -03 $40,000
Westview Cemetery Heat & A/C
Contractor: Healthy Air Solutions, Inc.
Replaced heating and air conditioning systems.
• New Water /Sewer Connection Permits: Issued 47 permits
for new water or sewer service for new homes.
• Water /Sewer Permits: Issued 113 permits for repair or
replacement of water or sewer service to existing homes.
• Street Opening Permits: Approved and issued 265 permits
for opening or occupying the public way to contractors.
• Property/Utility Records: Received 1,013 requests for infor-
mation from citizens, contractors, developers, and real -
tors.
Public Building Maintenance
ROLE: '16 ensure
environmentally
safe and aestheti-
cally pleasing
public buildings
by providing cus-
todial services,
preventive main-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$3041782
$3021270
Expenses
$6531535
$6251856
Personnel
Full Time
8
8
Part Time
1
1
tenance, repairs,
and renovations; monitoring energy use; and overseeing con-
tracted repairs.
Superintendent: Position vacant since July 2005.
STAFFING: Oversight of this division continued to be split
between staff from DPW Administration and Operations.
ADMINISTRATION: The groundwork was laid to inte-
grate the municipal building maintenance with the schools
building maintenance under the Director of Facilities,
Grounds and Support Services which will be completed in
mid -2008. Patrick Goddard was hired for this position in
August.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Staff performed or oversaw contractors who completed the
following:
• Repaired the leaking roof at Cary Hall.
• Installed replacement vinyl window blinds in Town
Offices.
• Replaced the Cary Library air conditioning chiller, com-
pressor and operational controls.
• Assisted in repairs and changes to Cary Library heating
and air conditioning control system (energy management).
• Increased preventative maintenance to Library air -han-
dling equipment.
• Rebuilt Cary Hall heat condensate pumps.
• Installed Cary Hall and Cary Library chilled water system
freeze protection.
• Assisted with aftermath of flooding in the East Lexington
Library involving drying out carpeting, moving equipment
out, and getting building ready for winter.
• Assisted other Town staff in Munroe School oil spill clean-
up.
• Provided setups, cleanups, and scheduled coverage for
Cary Hall performances and rentals.
• Scheduled preventive maintenance and filter replacement
in mechanical equipment.
• Set up, tore down, and cleaned up for Town Meetings and
Town Voting.
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 33
DPW: Highway Division continued from previous page
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
FY07
FY06
$6081482
$6111632
Expenses
$2701010
$2071567
Personnel
Full Time
13
13
Full Time
2
2
and to oversee the
Road Machinery Division and Snow Removal Operations.
Superintendent: Kevin Cafferty since June 2007.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Street and Sidewalk Repair: Used more than 1660 tons of
asphalt to maintain roads and sidewalks and to install
asphalt curbing. Installed 2,000 feet of formed asphalt
curbing and installed or repaired more than 600 feet of
hand - formed asphalt curbing to prevent roadside erosion.
• Sidewalk Improvements: Replaced sidewalks on sections of
Meriam, Bedford and Waltham Streets, Sedge Road, and
Brookside Avenue. 13 concrete handicapped sidewalks
ramps with tactile warning systems were installed on
Meriam Street.
• Storm Drain Maintenance: Repaired and rebuilt more than
30 catch basins.
• Catch Basin Cleaning: Cleaned all 4,766 catch basins.
• Street Sweeping: Performed by Town personnel on a
straight -time basis using two Town -owned sweepers. A
new sweeper, purchased through the capital budget, was
put into service in October.
• Traffic Line and Crosswalk Markings: A contractor painted
lines in the fall; DPW staff painted crosswalk and parking
lines in the spring and summer.
• Traffic Sign Maintenance: Maintained 2,400 traffic control
signs and 500 parking meters. All repairs and installations
were handled to ensure a timely response to traffic control
issues. Staff continued to use the computerized sign -cut-
ting 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.
• DPW Facility Move: During most of the summer and fall
staff concentrated on cleaning out the facility and moving
supplies and equipment to new storage areas.
Snow
Removal
Operations
ROLE: To han-
dle all snow-
plowing and
sanding opera-
tions using DPW
staff and 34
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$3701377
$3911511
Expenses
$3871037
$7101826
Personnel
Full Time
All DPW
All DPW
Staff
Staff
pieces of Town -owned equipment including 8 sanders and
31 pieces of hired plowing equipment and operators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Lexington experienced 15 snow and ice events during the
2006 -2007 winter. Three storms required full plowing
operations by Town staff and outside contractors; 5,691
tons of sand and salt were used, but no overnight opera-
tions 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 permits
the clearing of snow from the center more frequently and
has proven to be more cost - effective.
Road Machinery Division
KULL: I o main-
tain all DPW vehi-
cles in a ready,
active status. DPW
equipment con-
sists of 160 vehi-
cles ranging from
d k
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1251692
$1191530
Expenses
$5391007
$3561793
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
se ans, pic ups,
and dump trucks to off -road construction equipment, including
backhoes, front -end loaders, lawn mowers, and landscaping
and lawn maintenance equipment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• In winter, rebuilt street sweepers and maintained land-
scaping equipment.
• In summer, repaired and painted snowplows and sander
bodies and kept highway, public grounds, and water and
sewer equipment in operation.
• Relocated the mechanics repair shop and parts and supplies
to the compost facility on Hartwell Avenue in October.
• Purchased 4 new replacement vehicles that are hybrids: 2
Ford Focuses and 2 Ford Rangers, allowed in the FY07
budget.
• During the ongoing preventive maintenance program,
each vehicle is evaluated and prioritized in the vehicle
replacement survey.
continued on next page
Page 34 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
DPW: Environmental Services continued from previous page
Environmental Services
ROLE: To
manage envi-
ronmental ser-
vice programs,
including con-
tracted curb-
side refuse col-
lection and dis-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$ 1321387
$ 1281441
Expenses
$212011791
$211061408
Personnel
Full Time
2
2
Part Time
1
1
posal; curbside recycling collection of mixed paper, plastic,
glass and metal containers, yard waste, and appliances, and
drop -off of corrugated cardboard; manage operations of the
Minuteman Household Hazardous Products regional facili-
ty, including the special collection of cathode ray tubes
( CRTs) and other electronics; manage operations at the
Hartwell Avenue Compost Facility (HACF), including the
processing and collection of leaves, yard waste, brush, tree
waste, wood chips and other organic materials from con-
tractors, residents, and municipal curbside materials; oversee
the provision of composting - related services completed by
private contractors; administer the contractor permit pro-
gram 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 2006, the Board of Selectmen
voted to enforce a visible recycling ban (VRB). The Town
developed a plan to work with the contractor, Waste
Management, to implement this ban effective September
11 2006 and better enforce the Town's current recycling
regulations. Through June 2007, the implementation of
the VRB resulted in the reduction of nearly 700 tons in
trash and an increase of nearly 30 tons in recycling.
• Household Hazardous Waste Contract: In response to a
Request for Proposal for new service for the Minuteman
Regional site, three competitive bids were received and a
3 -year contract was awarded to PSC Environmental com-
mencing with the April collection.
• Refuse and Recyclables Collection Hauling and Disposal
Contracts: Received seven competitive bids in response to
the Request for Proposals to continue the weekly curbside
collection of mixed paper and plastic, glass, and metal
containers along with residential trash. A new 3 -year con-
tract was awarded to JRM Hauling & Recycling Services
beginning July 1. Waste Management of Massachusetts
had performed both contracts for the past nine years.
• Grants Awarded: 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 5,249 tons of
glass, metal, plastics, and mixed paper through the curb-
side and drop -off collection program, an increase of about
28 tons from the previous year. A total of nearly 2,000
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 265 tons of cardboard.
Recycling Outreach
— Researched collection options of "green waste" at the
Hartwell Avenue Compost Facility.
— Over the past year collected and recycled nearly 2.5
tons of broken recycle bins.
— 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.
— Worked with Civics Group to expand recycling at
High School.
— Sharps Program.
— Continued CRT collections at Hartwell Avenue
Compost Facility (HACF), where items were now
accepted at two collection points, thereby significantly
reducing wait time.
— 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 reprocess-
es 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 HACE
— 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 fluorescent bulbs and receiving nearly $1,000
in grant funds to subsidize collection costs.
— Promoted the reuse of construction materials such as
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 35
DPW: Environmental Services continued from previous page
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 9,080 tons of solid waste at
the Wheelabrator North Andover Waste -to- Energy
Facility. Trash generation decreased 7% in FY07 over
FY06, resulting in 660 less tons of refuse delivered by
Lexington to the incinerator.
• CRT / eWaste 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 2,000 households and several municipal
departments generated more than 100 tons of CRTs that
were diverted from trash disposal and were recycled or
disposed of properly. The cost was approximately
$31,000.
• Curbside Yard Waste Collections: State DEP regulations
prohibit yard waste from being disposed of with trash.
The 12 curbside yard waste collections provided in FY07
were valuable in diverting yard waste from municipal solid
waste. Nearly 1,000 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 contin-
ued to be avail-
able for residen-
tial use, for sale
to contractors,
and for use in
public grounds
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$6551459
$6321269
Expenses
$1171857
$1021654
Personnel
Full Time
15
15
Seasonal
0
0
In FY07, the yard waste permit and punch card programs
for contractors generated nearly $100,000 in revenue, a
6% increase over the previous 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, sig-
nage, processing, and traffic logistics at HACF site to
more effectively manage incoming residential, commer-
cial, and curbside yard waste materials.
— Entered fourth year of an agreement with the Town of
Arlington to accept their curbside yard waste. The past
three years resulted in $130,000 in payments to
Lexington for the disposal of approximately 9,000 tons
of yard waste and Christmas trees.
— Marketed a variety of compost products to several
local landscape companies, resulting in the sale of
nearly $133,000 of loam and compost materials
deposited into the Town's compost - product revolving
account.
• Hazardous Products Collections: In January 2007 PSC
Environmental was awarded the collection contract at the
Minuteman site marking the first time since the regional
site opened in 1998 that a vendor other than Clean
Harbors provided HHP collection services. The
Minuteman HHP Regional Facility conducted eight col-
lection events. Residents from 40 communities participat-
ed in removing hazardous products from the waste stream.
The Boards of Health, Public Works Departments, and
community volunteers combined to manage collections at
the site. Of the 2,703 cars that participated in collections
during FY07, 878 vehicles, or nearly 33%, 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 that facilitate
the recovery of recyclables and mitigate the collection of
trash and thereby provide long -term environmental and eco-
nomic benefits to its citizenry.
Public Grounds
The Parks, Forestry, and Cemetery Divisions, in addition to
the Street Light Maintenance Program are consolidated
under 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, pool,
and reservoir complexes. To assist the Conservation
Division, Recreation Department, School Department,
youth groups and various other committees with special
requests and projects and with various special Town events
throughout the year.
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-
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DPW: Environmental Services continued from previous page
ground deficiencies, including surfacing and swings;
repaired numerous basketball and tennis nets; performed
maintenance at the skateboard park; performed landscape
improvements and spring and fall cleanups at various
town sites.
• Sports Fields: Renovated the Diamond baseball field
infield as a coordinated effort with Lexington Little
League, Lexington School Athletics, the Recreation
Department and a general contractor; added the Clarke
Soccer field to the turf management program; renovated
infields at various baseball and softball fields throughout
Town; performed daily ball field maintenance during the
playing seasons; performed synthetic field maintenance at
Lincoln Park; performed turf, drainage, and site amenity
repairs to various soccer fields and ball fields; over - seeded,
fertilized, and limed athletic fields as per the turf mainte-
nance program and field type and use; performed athletic
field layout for school, youth, adult, and Recreation pro-
grams on an overtime basis and performed athletic field
line painting during the spring and fall seasons; construct-
ed and repaired benches; repaired bleachers, backstops,
and fencing; 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 recycling barrels at various loca-
tions; installed new benches and repaired benches at vari-
ous locations; painted, repaired, installed, and constructed
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 fountains, and
irrigation systems in designated areas; performed mainte-
nance at the Town's basketball and tennis courts; 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.
• DPW Facility: Staff assisted with site preparation to move
Parks and Forestry functions and supplies to the Compost
Facility and Cemetery.
Forestry Division
ROLE: To care
for and preserve
all woody plant
vegetation in
parks, along
streets, and in all
public properties,
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1721305
$1561437
Expenses
$ 511727
$ 451280
Personnel
Full Time
4
4
with the highest
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 350
requests for service; pruned trees at the cemeteries,
schools, conservation areas, recreation areas (including
the 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 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 permitted; treated 20 trees for pests and disease
(including control for winter moth) and inspected Precinct
9 for hazardous trees as part of a proactive yearly initia-
tive to address hazardous conditions before damage or
injury occurs. Provided oversight of the Tree Bylaw, of
which 539 sites have been reviewed since October 2001.
Of these sites, 428 have been closed out. A total of 647
trees have been approved for removal, with 488 removed
to date. A total of 1,542 new trees are required to be
planted, with 1,103 planted to date. Staff also attended
various educational workshops.
• Administration: One employee received his Massachusetts
Certified Arborist designation and obtained a Pesticide
Applicator's License.
• Tree Pruning: Pruned 58 trees to remove hazards and
improve health, structure, shape, and aesthetics.
• Tree Removal: Removed 134 dead, diseased, damaged, or
otherwise hazardous trees. The majority of the removals
were elm, ash, and maple trees. Ground 21 stumps, added
loam to grade, and seeded the removal sites, where possible.
• Planting: Planted 12 trees, including the Arbor Day tree at
Belfry Hill; a commemorative tree 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 and the program bud-
get. The Tree Revolving Fund contributed $9,042 of the
expense.
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 37
DPW: Forestry Division continued from previous page
• Tree Nursery: Assisted the Tree Committee with the estab-
lishment of a tree nursery. Approximately 130 saplings
were planted for future use as street trees.
• Pest Control: Treated for bees and wasps, as needed, at
various locations.
• Streetlights: Inspected and replaced bulbs and sensors on
town -owned streetlights.
• DPW Facility: Assisted with site preparation for the move
of vehicles and supplies storage to the Cemetery during
construction of the new facility. Performed site work at
201 Bedford Street.
• Other Projects: Installed and removed holiday lighting
throughout the Town center; repaired overhead traffic
lights as needed; 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 2006 Tree City
USA Award, marking the 18th year in the program. Staff
assisted with coordination of the Tree Inventory Grant.
Cemetery Division
ROLE: To operate
and maintain 34
acres of grounds
and all buildings
and equipment for
four cemeteries:
Westview, Munroe,
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1951193
$1801325
Expenses
$ 801441
$ 591683
Personnel
Full Time
4
3
Robbins, and
Colonial. To serve the bereaved in a professional manner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Assisted with and prepared cemeteries for special events,
such as installing 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 monument conservator completed repairs to various
grave markers at Colonial Cemetery, as identified in an
assessment report.
• Worked with a consultant and developed a plan for con-
tinued repair, upkeep and conservation of the grave mark-
ers at Colonial Cemetery and Munroe Cemetery. Received
Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding to complete
this task over a 2 -year period.
• Cleared an area and marked it for additional burial space
at Westview Cemetery.
• Handled 241 burials (interments and cremations) in
Westview Cemetery and two interments in Munroe
Cemetery. Staff dug and backfilled graves, set stones,
loamed and seeded graves.
• At Westview Cemetery, 64 new lots were sold, with the
revenue split between the Town (45 %) and the Perpetual
Care Trust (55 %). A total of 82 foundations for flush
markers were approved and set. Four 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 58 grave boxes (100% of the total installed)
and 30 burial vaults (59% of the total installed).
Inspection fees were collected for 21 burial vaults which
outside contractors provided and installed.
• Revolving Fund Expense for grave boxes and burial vaults
totaled $24,280 of total expenses.
• Revenue collections totaled $238,587 (includes $33,858
transferred to the Perpetual Care Trust).
Street Light Maintenance Program
KULL: to proac-
tively maintain a
cost - effective
lighting system
that enhances
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY07
FY06
$ 201000
$2801690
$ 201000
$2881644
public safety along Lexington roadways while considering
all characteristics of light- source quality.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Town employees 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.
• A total of 731 outages were reported to the call center, of
which Town staff inspected 710; Town staff repaired 589
lights and the electrical contractor repaired 121 lights with
21 calls remaining unresolved as of December 15. The
response time for Town staff inspection 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 compact flo-
rescent bulbs. A total of 214 of these test lights were
installed.
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DPW. Parking Operation continued from previous page
Parking Operation
ROLE: To pro-
vide a balance of
short- and long-
term parking for
center visitors
and employees by
managing the
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$501064
$451304
Expenses
$181213
$181684
Personnel
PRESS, including
Part Time
7
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:
• A new Center parking lot behind the NSTAR building was
opened in July 2007. The lot adds 31 parking spaces post-
ed as 2 -hour meters.
• 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.
• 200 annual permits were sold to center business employ-
ees.
• Parking meters are posted for various time limits from 30
minutes to 4 hours throughout the Center.
• FY07 revenue was as follows:
Parking Meters ...................... $184,175
Attended Lot ........................ $1481390
Parking Permits ....................... $461439
Total Parking Revenue ................ $379,004
Transportation Services
ROLE: To oversee
all aspects of the
Expenditures F
FY07 F
operation of LEX-
PRESS, including
customer service,
schedules, routes,
contract monitor-
ing, MBTA grant
administration,
marketing, ridership, a
and fare collection a
activities.
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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,
Donald Graham, Francine Steiglitz. Selectmen Liaison Hank
Manz. Student representative Danny Moraff.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• LEXPRESS Bus Service. LEXPRESS is in its 28th 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 54% students,
31% adults, 10% senior citizens, and 5% children
under six.
— Ridership increased 11%; revenues were up by 18%.
— Performance reliability remained at 99.9% based on
the measure of completed routes and scheduled hours.
— LEXPRESS passes were provided at no cost to 24 resi-
dents upon referral from Social Services
— Routes were analyzed in light of new Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) sites and route adjust-
ments were made on Routes 2, 3 and 4.
— Joseph's Limousine & Transportation of Medford
began its first year of a 3 -year contract. Joseph's is con-
tracted to operate a fleet of four Ford E1Dorado
Aerotech 240 vehicles built in 2007. Each bus has a
capacity to seat 20, is fully accessible for persons 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 facili-
ties. 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 TDM funds.
— LEXPRESS connects to the MBTA, Burlington B -Line,
and Lowell Regional Transit.
— Expense line above includes expenses funded by
income from other sources. The tax levy portion for
FY07 was $287,063.
• Transportation Demand Management: Under the terms of
their TDM programs, the Hayden Medical Center, the
Hayden Corporate Center, and the Lexington Technology
Park and Met State /Avalon make annual contributions to
LEXPRESS. The Transportation Advisory Committee
actively promotes TDM programs for other corporations
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 39
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,
Donald Graham, Francine Steiglitz. Selectmen Liaison Hank
Manz. Student representative Danny Moraff.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• LEXPRESS Bus Service. LEXPRESS is in its 28th 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 54% students,
31% adults, 10% senior citizens, and 5% children
under six.
— Ridership increased 11%; revenues were up by 18%.
— Performance reliability remained at 99.9% based on
the measure of completed routes and scheduled hours.
— LEXPRESS passes were provided at no cost to 24 resi-
dents upon referral from Social Services
— Routes were analyzed in light of new Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) sites and route adjust-
ments were made on Routes 2, 3 and 4.
— Joseph's Limousine & Transportation of Medford
began its first year of a 3 -year contract. Joseph's is con-
tracted to operate a fleet of four Ford E1Dorado
Aerotech 240 vehicles built in 2007. Each bus has a
capacity to seat 20, is fully accessible for persons 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 facili-
ties. 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 TDM funds.
— LEXPRESS connects to the MBTA, Burlington B -Line,
and Lowell Regional Transit.
— Expense line above includes expenses funded by
income from other sources. The tax levy portion for
FY07 was $287,063.
• Transportation Demand Management: Under the terms of
their TDM programs, the Hayden Medical Center, the
Hayden Corporate Center, and the Lexington Technology
Park and Met State /Avalon make annual contributions to
LEXPRESS. The Transportation Advisory Committee
actively promotes TDM programs for other corporations
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 39
DPW: Transportation Services continued from previous page
to reduce dependence on private automobiles by providing
transportation alternatives, including funding 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
FY07
FY06
$ 7981514$
7981982
Expenses
$10,819,467
$11,360,462
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 transmission 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 MWRA supplies Lexington with
approximately 2 billion gallons of water annually.
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 Town also pays the MWRA
to treat and dispose of the Town's sewage.
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 divi-
sional functions and also participate in snow removal oper-
ations.
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, and maintains and updates the water control
valve locations, oversees the cross - connection control pro-
gram, investigates all water bill complaints, marks out ser-
vices for contractors and utility companies, and assists the
Engineering and other DPW Divisions.
Water is tested weekly for coliform and other bacterial organ-
isms at nine sampling locations for a total of 45 samples; all
samples testing negative. Sampling is also done twice annual-
ly at selected locations to test for lead and copper; Lexington
has passed the last three test period results for these metals.
Because of this, the DEP (Department of Environmental
Protection) has dropped the requirement that Lexington
replace 7% of our "suspected" lead services every year. The
Department will continue to excavate those services that we
suspect might have a problem whether due to missing infor-
mation or the time frame in which they were built.
Leak detection was completed in 2006 using the Correlation
Method; nine leaks, at a loss of 191,520 gallons a day, were
discovered and repaired. This biannual operation is sched-
uled again for spring 2008.
Meter Reading and Billing Section is responsible for reading
water meters and managing the billing system. A new utility
manager position was created in 2005 under the Finance
Director to oversee the billing process and handle problems
and complaints about adjustments due to estimated water
bills. Since 2005 there has been a 52% reduction in adjust-
ments in this area. The installation of new electronic read
meters has also contributed to more accurate billing.
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 is 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-
tive control valves. They also oversee replacements of
hydrants, sewer mains and services, and repair water system
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. Two employees are
state - certified backflow testers, and four are cross- connec-
tion surveyors.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The MWRA provided Debt Service Assistance totaling
$332,158. Since 1994, the Town has received $6,193,906
in Debt Service Assistance.
• The policy that allows installation of a second meter for
outdoor watering was instituted 12 years ago. Water con-
sumed through this meter is charged only at the water
rate. To date, 2800 irrigation meters have been installed.
The rate paid for this water was adjusted to the maximum
rate to more accurately reflect its cost and provide fairness
to all ratepayers.
• A contract was awarded to National Metering Services of
New Jersey for replacing old, non - remote readable meters
with ones that are electronically read. Over 2,160 meters
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DPW: Water /Sewer Divisions continued from previous page
were installed and their respective data, which has given us
more accurate reads, was entered into the billing system
thereby reducing the number of estimated accounts by
38.5 %. This brings us another step closer to full automa-
tion.
• As a result of an accelerated 3 -year program to repair the
Town's fire hydrants, over a third of the hydrants were
addressed this year.
• A May 2006 flood caused a break in the main shaft of one
of the four pumps at the North Lexington Sewer Pump
Station. This caused a domino effect whereby motors and
grinders had to be replaced in FY07. A partial reimburse-
ment from the State reduced the damage cost to the Town.
Steps are being taken to prevent similar occurrences.
• Assisted the Engineering Division with the road- resurfac-
ing project by providing mark -outs, materials, and emer-
gency service.
• Responded to emergency water and sewer repairs day and
night, keeping service interruptions to a minimum.
Repair and Replacements
Water main breaks repaired .................... 25
Water service leaks repaired ....................
22
Hydrants repaired ..........................
682
Hydrants replaced ...........................
12
Service control valves repaired ..................
55
Street control valves repaired ...................
10
Water services renewed .......................
12
Sewer services replaced ........................
2
Sewer services camera televised .................
28
Sewer main blockages repaired .................
15
Sewer service blockages repaired ................
22
Sewer manholes repaired ......................
21
Sewer mains flushed and cleaned .........
58,200 feet
Storm drains flushed and cleaned ........
22,250 feet
New Installations
Outdoor watering meters ..................... 200
Water meters ............................. 21160
Water services ............................... 8
Sewer services .............................. 39
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 considers the impact of any recommended
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. DPW 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.
• Studied and reported on the issues surrounding the use
of Evaporative Cooling Towers.
The Committee's work was completed, so it was dis-
solved by the Selectmen.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 41
Lexington Tree Committee
ROLE: To promote the preservation and protection of both
public shade trees pursuant to General Law Chapter 87 and
certain trees on portions of private property; to work in con-
junction 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,
though no longer a member, is continuing to contribute her
time and effort for Tree Committee initiatives.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Tree planting: 60 new trees planted on public land in
Town this year:
— 6 trees planted by contractor at the new town parking
lot west of Grant Street between NSTAR and the
Minuteman Bikeway; Red Maple, Linden, Sweet Gum
and two Oaks in structural soil 3 -feet deep under the
traffic island; one Sugar Maple in lawn area. 26 colum-
nar arborvitaes planted as screen along Grant Street.
— 5 trees planted at the newly constructed brick sidewalk
on Massachusetts Avenue from Waltham Street to
Michelson's shoe store in structural soil 3 -feet deep
with surface and underground drain system. This
planting method, if successful, may serve as a model
for future sidewalk planting in our urban areas.
— 1 large Zelkova tree donated and planted in front of
the school administration building (the white house) by
Matt Foti.
— 10 trees planted at the High School (7 October Glory
Red Maples in north parking lot, one Scarlet Oak at
the Field House and 2 Tulip Trees in the Senior Quad).
The latter three were funded by gifts from Selectman
Peter Kelley and others via private fund - raising efforts
of the PTSA Landscaping Subcommittee.
— 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 500 White
Spruce tree seedlings to participants, nursery school
children and all kindergarteners in town.
— 1 Commemorative Tree, a Tulip Tree donated by
Sandra Mayo, was planted in Lincoln Park to com-
memorate Leon Mayo.
— 10 trees planted at various public grounds and right -
of -way locations throughout Town.
The DPW Forestry Division removed 134 trees and pruned
58 trees in 2007.
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From left to right: Nell Walker, Gerry Paul, Anne Senning,
John Frey, Jim Woods, Jean Krieger ( Selectman liaison),
David Pinsonneault (Tree Warden), Markus Pinney, Karen
Longeteig.
Tree Bylaw: Continues to be very successful under David
Pinsonneault's lead. Reviewed permit applications for tree
removal on private land. Since 2001, a total of 539 sites
have been visited: 428 sites have been closed out. 647 trees
were approved for removal, of which 488 have been
removed to date. As mitigation: 1542 new trees required
to be planted; 1103 now planted.
New Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Grant: Developed and submitted a $44,500 grant propos-
al to DCR to fund summer interns with the goal to com-
plete Lexington's tree inventory in 2007 and to develop
software which would speed data collecting and integrate
it with the Town's GIS and CarteGraphe work order sys-
tem. Amount cut back to $10,000 because federal pass -
through funds had been reduced. This provided enough
money for two summer interns and coordination with
Urban Ecology Institute, who loaned us several hand -held
computers.
Tree Inventory: This year, the Committee, the two talent-
ed interns, David Hattis and Max Horn, and volunteers
inventoried 1,306 more trees with hand -held computers,
bringing the total to 2717 trees inventoried since 2004,
roughly 20% of Lexington's public trees. Interns also
assisted the Engineering Dept. by flagging houses whose
footprint had changed from those shown on original GIS
maps. Instructions written to document use of the hand -
helds and selecting data and making a map. Document
written on synchronizing data from the hand -held into the
laptop and process taught to two Tree Committee mem-
bers.
Tree Nursery: The town tree nursery near Lower Vine
Brook south of East Street broke ground April 28. To min-
imize planting time and disturbance to the area, no culti-
vation was done, a DPW auger dug the holes, and 120
ordered saplings were planted in special tree planting bags
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in the ground by Friends of Trees and other volunteers.
About 10 smaller donated trees were also planted.
Watering, with irrigation tubing donated by Guy Doran,
was monitored all summer by Barbara Kent, a member of
Friends of Trees Board.
• CPA Grant Application: Initiated by Anne Senning, the
Tree Committee submitted an application for a $9,850
grant for Belfry Hill Tree Restoration based on 2006 tree
inventory for 2008 Town Meeting approval.
• Tree Revolving Fund: At the close of 2007, the balance
was $2,224.45.
• Tree City USA: Award received again this year, the eigh-
teenth Tree City USA Award for the Town.
• Commemorative Tree Fund: Produced a brochure
explaining the procedure for donating a commemorative
tree to the town; available for all who wish to commemo-
rate 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.
• Friends of Trees: Gave yeomen's help on the tree farm
installation, grant writing, coordination of
Commemorative Tree Program, bittersweet eradication
and other important projects. Jewel Kuljian's grant pro-
Permanent Building Committee
Expenditures
Project Management
FY07
FY06
$2241349
$2481537
Architects
$3111623
$4181803
Contractors
$314141233
$1117191656
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 Jonathan Himmel, Richard Perry, and Peter
Johnson; DPW liaisons William Kennedy and Eric Brown: 2
School Committee positions vacant.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Fiske students vacated their temporary home at the
old Harrington School in February 2007 and finished the
school year at the new Fiske Elementary School. The old
Harrington subsequently became home to the School
Administration.
• The December 2006 Special Town meeting provided the nec-
essary approvals to continue on with the design of the new
DPW building. During the first two months of 2007, an
extraordinary amount of effort was expended "reviewing
posal to the Lexington Field and Garden Club produced
$1,500 for planting 6 new trees along Meriam Street at the
parking lot near the Bikeway.
• Community Outreach:
— Presented the Tree Nursery to the Selectmen at their
public meeting 5/21/07.
— Several pertinent articles published, including one by
Anne Senning in the Lexington's Colonial Times
Magazine, Mary Lou Touart's in The Lexington
Minuteman, and Laurie Atwater's in the Lexington's
Colonial Times Magazine, in addition to the DRC'S
The Citizen Forester.
— Wrote letter to Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital
Expenditures and State Assets Chairs Sen. Montigny
and Rep. Flynn to strongly endorse H58, which called
for transferring the Lexington portion of Lot 1 to
DCR.
— Worked with Tom Brown of the LABBB program at
Lexington High School conducting a Tree Inventory
around the high school grounds. This provided a
meaningful and instructive project for his students,
who take pride in participating in a community -wide
project.
and re- evaluating" the entire project and its design. During
the spring, the construction documents were finalized, Town
Meeting voted in favor of the project, followed by approval
in a special town election. The project was favorably bid in
late summer and commenced construction in the fall.
• In 2006, the PBC conducted a designer selection process to
choose a design firm to prepare an Elementary School
Master. The Design Partnership of Cambridge (TDPC)
was selected. The feasibility study was completed and pre-
sented to the School Committee in 2007.
Patrick Goddard was hired as the Town's first Director of
Public Facilities. The PBC looks forward to collaborating
with him and his staff on projects in the years to come.
The committee conducts regularly scheduled monthly
meetings with additional meetings as necessary. All pro-
jects were supervised by the Town's Project Manager, Bill
Kealy. Gary Kaczmarek, the Town's Clerk of Works, left
Lexington to work on a project in Cambridge. Cara
Shapiro left her PBC assignment for another Town assign-
ment. Alan Miller has been hired as the Clerk of the Works
for the DPW Building Construction.
Philip Poinelli resigned from the committee after serving
for 12 years. Both Bruce Creager and Richard Sperandio
resigned at the end of the year after being on the commit-
tee for a number of years.
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Sidewalk Committee
ROLE: To advise the Board of Selectmen on sidewalk poli-
cies and condition of sidewalks and contiguous walking
paths in Lexington. The committee seeks broad citizen input
and support in developing strategies for improving existing
sidewalks and for building new sidewalks where critical
interconnections are needed with existing walking routes
throughout town. The committee is also charged to advise
on policies for snow removal and brush clearing which will
help residents work in conjunction with town service
providers to keep public walkways open year round.
APPOINTMENTS: Originally committee members were
appointed for a 3 -year term to end in March 2008, but
amended by the Selectmen in June 2007 to a 3 -year rotation
plan with the term ending date in September. Members have
agreed to additional appointments of 11 2, or 3 -year terms
beginning in September 2008 to establish the rotation pat-
tern in succeeding years. Craig Weeks resigned as chairman
in May 2006, the chairmanship being assumed by Jerry Van
Hook. Other officers are Sue -Ellen Briggs serving as vice
chair, Judy Crocker, coordinator for the Safe Routes to
School ( SRTS) programs in all schools, Francine Stieglitz
representing the Commission on Disability, and Lucy
Fletcher -Jones the website manager. Other members are
Laura Cecere, Sarah Chamberlain, John Davies, Olga
Guttag, Marianne Lazarus, and Margaret Lotz. Liaisons to
the committee are Jeanne Krieger (Selectmen), Richard
Canale (Planning Board), Sharon MacKenzie (Board of
Health), and Gail Wagner (Traffic Safety). Committee resig-
nations accepted in 2007 were Lisa Baci and Craig Weeks.
OVERVIEW: A large part of the Sidewalk Committee
(SWC) effort in 2007 was devoted to the Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) program because of the pressing need to find
alternatives to the problems posed by private cars transport-
ing children to and from school. Residents have also been
walking and bicycling much more and the SWC is equally
dedicated to improving pedestrian safety and convenience;
recommending sidewalk upgrades along busy roadways, in
the industrial zones, and in commercial centers. The Bridge
school pilot program was fully implemented in 2006 and
Bowman and Hastings followed with their SRTS program in
that year. Much was learned in these successive waves about
crosswalk placement on heavily traveled roads, about main-
taining off -road paths for all- season student use, and about
effective methods for energizing students and parents in the
SRTS program.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• An intensive study was made of walking conditions for
students and parents in 4 of the 6 elementary school dis-
tricts; data on the remaining 2 neighborhoods is being
compiled. The inventory was undertaken in each case by
parents and residents from the area who are familiar with
the road traffic conditions. It includes a description of
sidewalk and footpath conditions and a priority assess-
ment of safety, current condition, usage, and connectivity
to other high usage routes in the neighborhood.
Front Row, left to right: Richard Canale, Jerry Van Hook;
Back Row left to right: Margaret Lotz, Jeanne Krieger, Sue
Ellen Briggs, Francine Stieglitz, Olga Guttag, Lucy Fletcber-
Jones, John Davies.
• The Lexington DPW has completed a similar listing of all side-
walks in town, including condition and priority for repairs or
new construction in each school neighborhood. The commit-
tee is preparing to make a master list which compares the pri-
orities from the SRTS program and the DPW list after estab-
lishing criteria that realistically balance the priorities between
neighborhoods, then making its recommendations for side-
walk expenditures to Town Meeting and to the Selectmen.
• The SRTS program, coordinated by Judy Crocker, has had
success the elementary schools and is catching on in the
two middle schools as well. In October 2007, Mass Rides,
the State SRTS group gave their award for the most inno-
vative SRTS program to Bridge, Bowman, and Hastings
schools for their promotion of walking, combined with the
sidewalk priority surveys mentioned above. Harrington
and Estabrook have also been active in promoting walk-
ing. As a result, the number of private cars used for trans-
porting children was reduced.
• The SWC receives suggestions and complaints by citizens
in a Correspondence Log, maintained by Francine
Stieglitz, which gives advice and follow -up for all issues.
About 30 contacts were processed in 2007.
• Working closely with various committees, the SWC pro-
moted pedestrian access along with other alternatives,
such as bicycling and public transit, in all commercial
zones in Town. The re- striping of part of Hartwell Avenue
and plans for similar action on a section of old Mass
Avenue west of Route 95 are two examples.
• Continued to publish newspaper articles and letters
describing the responsibilities of the Town and private
property owners relative to public rights of way.
• Joined in a forum on Walkable Communities in September
which focused on safety and convenience for pedestrians in
Lexington Center and made specific recommendations to the
Selectmen and Traffic Safety committee on improvements.
• Continued to prepare informal inserts mailed with tax
bills, reminding residents to keep sidewalks clear and free
of overhanging branches and shrubbery as a courtesy to
fellow residents.
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Energy Conservation Committee
ROLE: To advise the School Department, the Department
of Public Works, and the Permanent Building Commission
on how to reduce energy use and cut costs at municipal
buildings.
Town of Lexington, Energy Costs Including Electric, Natural
Gas, and Fuel Oil
2007 Energy Total $3.3 million
Schools $2,463,868 (74 %)
Municipal $836,132 (25.34 %)
2006 Energy Total $3.7 million
Schools $2,837,000 (77 %)
Municipal $863,000 (23.32 %)
Appointed by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Christopher
Haines, Steve Kropper, Myla Kabat -Zinn, Keith Ohmart,
Alessandro Alessandrim, Paul Chernick, Jeff Skilling; DPW
liaison Bill Hadley, Selectmen liaison Hank Manz, School
Committee liaison Tom Griffiths, Pat Goddard, Lexington
Public Facilities Director, Roger Borghesam (ex officio) and
Eph Weiss.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Because of strong advocacy for additional energy saving
measures made to the Permanent Building Committee, the
project architect and the Selectmen, more efficient specifi-
cations were put into in the Request for Proposal (RFP) of
the new DPW building. ECC identified deficiencies in
using LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design — a design standard by the US Green Building
Council) Key uncertainties were the rate of energy price
increases and the Town's ability to manage complex build-
ing systems.
• Worked with Pat Goddard, to expand reporting to major
buildings and all forms of energy. An outside review of last
year's invoices assessed whether the proper tariffs were
applied to our energy usage. This analysis has been con-
tinued through ongoing monthly reporting of energy costs
and consumption.
• Leadership from the Board of Selectmen and School
Committee created a unified Facilities Management
Department to oversee the Town's buildings. The change
should improve the Town's ability to implement energy
conservation programs.
• Worked with DPW on street light bulb replacement that
will reduce energy and costs for the Town. 270 incandes-
cent bulbs were replaced out of a target for Q3 `07 of
1,000. Once completed, annual savings are estimated at
$37,000. Responding to citizen complaints about illumi-
nation at schools after hours, the committee surveyed
exterior lighting and concluded that the systems and con-
trols were well tuned to requirements.
• In 2007 the School Department continued to correct
deferred maintenance which causes energy waste. The
focus has been low and no cost programs as the first and
best energy investments such as boiler cleaning and effi-
ciency tune ups; mechanical and control calibration; pre-
ventive maintenance; re- lamping. Lexington Public
Schools demonstrated the ability to remotely monitor
HVAC systems at Diamond, Clarke and the High School.
ECC supported LPS to set policy on school temperatures,
and performance goals for new building designs. ECC
explored whether to air condition future schools due to
the impact on construction and operating costs.
• CAPITAL: The School Department Capital Project list for
2008 includes $910,000 worth of energy related projects.
Consulting engineers have begun to study installation of a
gas- fired heating at Clarke. High School gym and the field
house lighting project have been completed. Bids for
Hastings, Estabrook, Bridge, Bowman, Diamond and
High School steam trap replacement project have been
received. However, conversion of elementary school heat-
ing from steam to hydronic has been rejected because of
the cost to re -pipe. ECC advised on utility rebates that
reduce the cost of conserving capital improvements.
Committee discussed forecasts for energy pricing and the
implications for supply interruptions as global energy
demand grows, while supply may have peaked. The ECC
did not recommend initiatives beyond the ongoing energy
management program.
• Supported Global Warming Action Coalition and other
groups in their environmental and energy conservation ini-
tiatives and unanimously supported the resolution "That
the Town request that the President of the United States,
Congress, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts take
effective actions to address Climate Change."
As an advisory board, the Energy Conservation
Commission depends entirely on Town staff to manage the
conservation programs and to carry out the energy saving
maintenance and capital planning. The Commission
acknowledges the effort and achievements of Bill Hartigan
who served as School Department facilities head for most of
the year. We are grateful to Shawn Newell, Assistant
Director Public Facilities for his commitment to bringing
building control systems into operating condition. We
appreciate Bill Hadley's efforts on the street light re -lamp-
ing program, and we welcome Lexington resident, Pat
Goddard as the first Director of Lexington's unified Public
Facilities Department.
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EDUCATION
School Committee
Expenditures
Operating Expenses
FY07
FY06
$631662112111-
$7110361577
Personnel
864.51 FTEs
8 78.0 7 FTEs
EY07 amount lower due to reclassification of Employee
Benefits to Shared Expenses.
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; 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, Margaret Coppe; one -
year term, Student Representative Gabe Schonfeld.
Since July 1, 2005, Dr. Paul Ash, has served as Superintendent
of the Lexington public schools. He is the chief executive con-
tinuing our tradition of excellent public education. As shown
in his report, Lexington students continue to achieve at some
of the best levels in the state, and the staff also are working to
provide better assistance for struggling students.
School Policies
The 2007 -2008 school year began before Labor Day, imple-
menting a 2006 vote by the School Committee. In May,
voted unanimously to eliminate the use of weighted grade -
point averages on high school report cards, beginning with
the class of 2009.
Operating Budget
The school department finished fiscal year 2007 with
unspent funds of more than $464,000. This included salaries
and wages not paid, facilities funds not used, and over
$271,000 in out of district special education funds that were
not needed. At the Special Town Meeting in November
2006, while seeking a supplemental appropriation, the
school department had pledged to return any unspent special
education funds to the Town. After closing FY07, the school
department returned not only the $271,000 but all
$464,000 to the Town.
In 2007, voters approved an operating override for the
schools by 54.1% to 45.7 %. The vote added $3.98 million
to the school budget for fiscal year 2008. Inflation of other
costs prevented restoration of most programs lost in 2006.
However, more teachers were hired to reduce some class
sizes, ninth grade teaming was restored for English and
social studies, and high school honors physics was returned
to six sessions per week, as had pertained to all science
courses before the 2006 defeat.
In 2007, increases in state aid continued to be vitally impor-
tant to education. Members of the School Committee, along
with other activists in the community and throughout the
state, continued to lobby the state legislature to restore
Chapter 70 and METCO aid. Although the legislature did
not complete the state FY07 budget until the town's budget
had already been voted, these efforts resulted in increased
FY07 aid of over $800,000 to Lexington's schools, money
that began arriving after the opening of school in September
2006. In 2007, the governor's budget was presented early in
the year, and legislative resolutions on local aid enabled the
Town government to plan for significant increases for FY08.
As a result, in April, the School Committee was able to
remove $640,000 of education programs from the cut list,
protecting them from a possible override failure.
New Special Education Programs
For the 2007 -2008 school year, the Superintendent started
five new in -house programs to improve education for our
special needs students. The administration is improving the
quality of in -house special education services, both for the
benefit of the students and to reduce the budgetary impact
of fluctuating out -of- district costs. These programs have
been successful so far in 2007 -2008, and more are proposed,
particularly at the elementary level, in 2008 -2009.
Financial Review Subcommittee
The School Committee appointed a subcommittee to review
the schools' financial operations, including financial and sta-
tistical reporting, and to make recommendations concerning
the adequacy and appropriateness of the financial opera-
tions, as well as suggested improvements. The committee is
chaired by two citizens with financial expertise, Jennifer
Hewitt and Bob Boudreau. The School Committee represen-
tatives are Tom Griffiths and Ravi Sakhuja.
Transportation
In the FY08 budget, the School Committee changed bus
transportation to a "fee for service" program, so that non -
mandated school busing is supported entirely by user fees.
This unfortunately has resulted in a significant increase in bus
fees, from $400 per rider to $550, and thus a likely increase
in the number of parents driving children to and from school.
Redistricting
The School Department redrew the district lines for
Lexington's six elementary schools. The technical work was
done by a committee working with and advising the
Superintendent. The committee was made up of two parent
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From left to right: Helen Cohen, Tom Griffiths, Tom Diaz, Superintendent Paul Ash, Margaret Coppe, Ravi Sakhula.
representatives from each of the six schools, along with
School Committee members Tom Griffiths and Olga Guttag.
The new district lines balanced the populations of each
school with its classroom capacity, so that all six schools
emerged with approximately the same percentage of class-
rooms in use. Combined with increased staffing from the pas-
sage of the 2007 override, the redistricting helped reduce
class sizes to more acceptable levels in the elementary schools.
Capital
The Superintendent and the School Committee are working
on the need for better maintenance of school buildings and
increased conservation of energy. Acting under a special pro-
vision in state law, the School Committee and Town Meeting
voted to consolidate the schools' facilities operations with
similar Town departments, creating a new town -wide
Department of Public Facilities. Pat Goddard, who reports
jointly to the Town Manager and the Superintendent, heads
the new DPF. The DPF and its Director are responsible for the
managing the budget, maintenance, construction and reno-
vation projects for all town buildings, including the schools.
The committee approved a list of capital projects to be car-
ried out in the 2007 -2008 school year, including several that
are expected to result in significant energy savings. Included
in this list was the conversion of the heating system at Clarke
Middle School to natural gas.
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Lexington Public School Enrollments
2007 -2008
2007 -2008
2008 -2009
Projected*
Actual **
Projected **
Elementary Schools
Bowman, 9 Philip Road, built 1967
Mary Anton - Oldenburg, Principal
485
476
465
Bridge, 55 Middleby Road, built 1966
Jade Reitman, Principal
474
489
452
Estabrook, 117 Grove Street, built 1960
Martha Batten, Principal
440
423
437
Fiske, 55 Adams Street, built 2007
Nancy Peterson, Principal
461
434
433
Harrington, 146 Maple Street, built 2005
Elaine Mead, Principal
416
405
406
Hastings, 2618 Massachusetts Avenue, built 1955
Steven Adler, Principal
403
422
402
Total elementary students, grades K -5
2679
2649
2595
Middle Schools
Clarke, 17 Stedman Road, built 1972
Steven Flynn, Principal
765
780
786
Diamond, 99 Hancock Street, built 1957
Joanne Hennessy, Principal
807
772
715
Total middle school students, grades 6 -8
1572
1552
1501
Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St., built 1950
Michael Jones, Principal
Total high school students, grades 9 -12
2027
1994
1999
Total student enrollment
6293
6195
6095
"Source: FY08 budget book. Projections for elementary schools reflect the changes to school district lines. . Fiske School was projected to have 29 new students from the Avalon
Lexington Hills development, which was still under construction in January 2008.
" "Source: School Department document "Four and Ten -Year Enrollment Forecasts," December 4, 2007, showing actual enrollment on October 1, 2007.
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In February, Fiske students began attending their beautiful
new school at 55 Adams Street.
Following a School Committee vote to release the building
at Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street to the Town, in
the summer, the administration moved its offices to the old
Harrington school building at 146 Maple Street. The School
Department now resides on the top floor of the building,
with the Department of Public Facilities temporarily using
space on the bottom floor. The DPF is expected to move to
the new DPW building on Bedford Street upon the building's
completion.
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 of Schools 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 Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The Superintendent of Schools also works in
cooperation with other communities to oversee collaborative
programs for students with identified learning disabilities.
APPOINTED by the School Committee: Dr. Paul B. Ash has
served as Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 2005.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Lexington Public Schools continued its long tradition
of excellence in education. The high school's 2006 -2007
overall SAT score for Reading, Writing and Math was #1
in Massachusetts, when excluding schools with entrance
exams. This past year, the school system continued its
commitment to improve curriculum and instruction by
examining the K -12 physical education /wellness, mathe-
matics, and science curricula.
• On July 1, the new town -wide Department of Public
Facilities was formed and was headed by Pat Goddard,
who has over 20 years of facilities experience in the private
sector. The new department includes all school and munic-
ipal maintenance and custodial employees. The unified
facilities department allows the Director the flexibility to
allocate resources where they are needed in town. With the
addition of new tracking and monitoring systems for 2007
for work orders, preventive maintenance, and energy, we
expect to move beyond reactive crisis -based work, sup-
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,
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 the success of the schools.
The administration maintains an active website that includes
the entire budget book for citizens to study, School
Committee meeting minutes and news. The aim of the
School Department and the School Committee is to provide
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.
ported by more strategically planned capital projects. The
department has also taken steps to reduce energy con-
sumption in all of the school buildings.
• This past year, we expanded five special education pro-
grams that make it possible to educate more students with-
in the district. These high quality programs now allow
more children currently placed in out -of- district schools to
return to the Lexington Public Schools, and keep more
children from going out -of- district. These five programs
will save $1.8 million in tuition and transportation costs.
• In June, the voters approved a $4 million Proposition 2 ?
override. The additional funds meant that Lexington
Public Schools were able to hire 14.7 personnel to reduce
class sizes and meet critical needs.
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
— A culture of reflection, conversation, collaboration,
and commitment to continuous improvement
• The major changes over the past twelve months are
described below.
Students and Programs
• Continued the curriculum review process for Physical
Education /Wellness and Mathematics (Year 2) and started
the Science, Engineering, and Technology curriculum
review process (Year 1).
• 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 information
regarding student performance.
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• Implemented a math intervention program at both middle
schools for our most at -risk students. These students now
receive up to twice the amount of math instruction per
week.
• Conducted a study of those students whose skills are
below proficient in order to determine what interventions
are needed. Based on the results of the study, the FY 09
Superintendent's recommended budget includes additional
supports for literacy and mathematics at the K -5 level.
• Offered an MCAS tutoring program at the high school,
which was supported by a Department of Education
grant.
• Continued the preparation for the ten -year accreditation
process by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges ( NEASC). The faculty worked clarifying stan-
dards by which student work can be measured and
assessed. Administrators and teachers participated in
workshops to apply rubrics to the academic expectations,
began to develop common assignments to increase inter -
rater reliability, began to write curriculum guides in each
program, and prepared the executive summary with
strengths and weaknesses as self- assessed. The NEASC
accreditation team will arrive at LHS on May 4, 2008.
Teacher Quality and Professional Development
• Focus on developing Professional Learning Communities
to improve student learning. Teachers worked in teams to
identify instructional areas needing improvement, and
developed new and innovative teaching strategies that will
have a positive impact on student achievement.
• Participated in training to improve the quality of teacher
supervision and evaluation.
Facilities
• Developed a K -5 Facilities Master Plan based on enroll-
ment projections indicating a continued decline in K -5 stu-
dent enrollment and the condition of the four older K -5
schools.
• Implemented the new K -5 district lines. All K -5 schools
now have similar student populations.
• Opened the new Fiske School February.
• Relocated the central administration "old Harrington"
school from the White House school administration build-
ing on Massachusetts Avenue.
Formed a new town -wide facilities department.
Student Achievement
Lastly, Lexington students continue to achieve at very high
levels, based on local standards and on national examina-
tions.
Lexington Scholarship And Education Fund Committee
ROLE: To oversee the distribution of funds, which are collected biannually through the tax bill solicitation, to the
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund and the Lexington Education Foundation, per donor request.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair David Williams with Thomas Fenn from the Lexington PTA Council Scholarship
Committee, Janine Cohen and John Miller from the Lexington Education Foundation, and Dr. Paul Ash from the
Lexington School Department.
HIGHLIGHTS
• $6,308 in donations was designated and distributed to the Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund.
• $4,819 in donations was designated and distributed to the Lexington Education Foundation.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 49
Annual Report 2007 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 Lexington 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, Caroline
Ronten.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Began administration of Lexington High School driver's
education program on Sept. 1 st. This program, which is to
be taught by licensed instructors from Cam's Auto School
of Waltham, will reach approximately 300 high school
students annually.
• Collaborated with LHS music teacher Jeff Leonard on the
administration of the new private instrument lesson pro-
gram. Sixteen professional musicians teach approximately
200 students of all ages.
• Registered 3,636 students for LCE classes. This number
includes all registrations from the three adult education
semesters and the summer children's program.
• Offered many new adult classes, including Writing Your
First Novel, Skid School, Antiques Appraisal Night, How
To Probate a Will, Is Solar Right For You ?, Meditation for
Kids, Tango, Yoga With a Chair, and Green Home
Remodeling. New after - school classes for young children
were offered in Mandarin, Korean Culture, Egyptian Art
and more. Also new this year was an after - school big band
program, Jazz in the Middle, for students in middle
school.
• Continued to offer the very popular HOME ALONE class
which attracted 140 students. Taught by Lexington Police
Department officers, this class teaches children nine years
old and above how to maximize their security when alone
at home. This class is offered at no charge as a service to
the community.
• Held 92 weeklong classes and 1,130 registrations with
Lexplorations, the summer academic enrichment program.
New programs include Into the Garden, Fun with Mrs.
Frizzle, Batty for Bats, Math Mania, Digital Photography,
Myths, Printmaking, Code Breakers, and more. Nearly all
classes were located at the new Fiske Elementary School.
There were 86 LHS summer classroom aides who received
LHS Community Service credit by volunteering a total of
3,810 hours of work assisting our Lexplorations programs.
Nearly all summer teachers are experienced Lexington
Public School classroom teachers.
• Hosted a meeting of the professional development organi-
zation for the local adult education programs.
• Awarded Lexplorations scholarship assistance totaling
almost $4,000 to 9 Lexington families .
• Continued a generous sliding scale tuition reduction pro-
gram that benefited 17 local ESL students.
Lexington High School Class of 2007:
Size of class ............................ 463
Continuing education ..................
9 2. 0 %
4 -year college ......................
88.5%
2 -year college .......................
3.5%
College Prep ........................
1.5%
Year off ..............................
1.8%
Other. ...............................
1.3%
Undertermined .........................
2.2%
National Merit Scholarship Program Class of 2008
Semi - finalists ............................ 13
Letters of Commendation .................. 87
2006 -07 Advanced Placement Tests
Number of Students ......................
548
Total Grades Reported ....................
909
Number of Subjects .......................
24
Grade of 5 .............................
459
Grade of 4 .............................
260
Grade of 3 .............................
129
Grade of 2 ..............................
51
Grade of 1 ..............................
10
Page 50 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
School Expenditures by Line Item
:: Due To A Change In Department Of Education Reporting Requirements And The Installation Of New Town /School
Intergrated Financial Software, The School Dept. Chart Of Accounts Has Been Updated And Some Accounts
Consolidated.
+ Fy06 Change Over In Administration, Budget Reporting Under Review And Modified.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 51
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY08
Expended
Expended
Expended
Expended
Salaries & Wages
1 Unit A -Lea
$3510821375
$3519801575
$3614481212
$3918181898
2 Unit A - Stipends
1431565
1891876
1721653
1941747
3 Unit A - Coaches
4731948
5331008
4911001
4581391
4 Lesa - Secretaries
116781455
117311310
211851953
213161989
5 Co - Support
—
—
2541924
2971014
6 Facilities /Preventative Maintenance
—
—
2291079
2711392
7 Unit C - Instr Asst.
118961028
212641373
213861535
217181204
8 Aba Tutors
—
—
801169
1331734
9 Ot Assistants
—
—
1251704
1511173
10 School Aides
9541889
9661659
4111435
4251437
11 Seiu Custodian /Maintenance
210881695
210461965
213151740
214941745
12 Custodial Overtime
1761800
891334
1651296
1701000
13 Technology
3901391
4171780
3701938
5061750
14 Co - Administration
8611712
8551669
7451588
8001296
15 Principals
211991756
212441200
111351753
110771260
16 Ala - Asst Princ /Supvr
—
—
114071320
115011267
17 Nurse Subs
141462
91230
71
101000
18 Secy Subs
341169
301815
371085
351000
Instruc Asst Substitutes
—
—
0
19 Crossing Guards
1121977
1091200
1181802
1341740
20 Sick Leave
—
—
101094
—
Shared Expenses
916351321
1013831817
—
—
Salaries & Wages Total
$55,743,543.00
$57,852,811.00
$49,092,352.00
$53,516,037
Expenses
1 Bowman
171110
141929
101671
241720
2 Bridge
201966
141969
151978
291870
3 Estabrook
201248
131434
161887
231690
4 Fiske
181189
131383
111664
181540
5 Harrington
91735
151178
121635
201600
6 Hastings
191396
151870
151357
251750
7 Clarke
311398
191596
91800
171485
8 Diamond
271421
271736
181915
201925
9 Lhs
851296
1031057
1031529
1471090
10 K -5 Literacy
51621
51655
1031378
891517
11 K -5 Math
491127
491654
461101
561052
12 K -5 Science
151567
151563
231753
301544
13 K -5 Social Studies
211018
191531
221581
251013
14 6 -8 Eng /Lang Arts
291093
221919
191837
311009
15 6 -8 Social Studies
—
—
11295
721
16 6 -8 Foreign Language
241345
211402
141459
271083
17 6 -8 Math
171308
121618
131520
231116
18 6 -8 Science
261635
251305
301084
371080
:: Due To A Change In Department Of Education Reporting Requirements And The Installation Of New Town /School
Intergrated Financial Software, The School Dept. Chart Of Accounts Has Been Updated And Some Accounts
Consolidated.
+ Fy06 Change Over In Administration, Budget Reporting Under Review And Modified.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 51
School Expenditures by Line Item continued from previous page
19 6 -8 Social Studies
211934
211547
131762
191776
20 6 -8 Info Tech /Business
41245
21602
71309
81549
9 -12 Info Tech /Business
65
—
—
—
21 9 -12 Eng /Lang Arts
191355
191245
261855
281634
22 9 -12 Foreign Language
171450
141662
211596
341909
23 9 -12 Math
201366
91738
101143
231690
24 9 -12 Science
57,239
41,708
73,417
85,453
25 9 -12 Social Studies
431836
411239
311008
361050
26 9 -12 Competitive Speech
91794
101477
11117
21060
27 9 -12 Policy Debate
371915
141609
108
21060
28 9 -12 Guidance
11994
41903
21717
71210
29 K -12 Curriculum
611671
1241788
711217
1991585
30 K -12 Library /Media
991010
1071395
1031690
1541635
31 Technology
871665
1191811
951961
1601934
32 English Language Learners
—
—
81883
101300
33 K -12 Pe/Wellness
461324
301719
441810
561650
34 K -12 Visual Arts
471464
491730
561418
721100
35 K -12 Performing Arts
431556
371742
781441
771250
36 Athletics
2301846
2541650
2941815
1111546
37 Early Childhood Program
—
—
131520
581830
38 Health Services
61738
81067
61977
121595
39 Psychologist
—
—
751815
771765
40 K -12 Student Services
711124
531143
1021990
1401410
41 Tuition " Budget & Projection
216821387
316261469
412871066
419571457
Net Circuit Breaker Offset
42 Transportation Special Education
6871730
8451029
8961513
110501179
43 Special Education Consultants
7161156
5901770
7251739
7761362
44 Transportation
110871521
113641672
113351414
4471800
45 Print Center
5541307
5521843
2021489
2781100
46 Legal Services
1521045
1541477
1391625
1261793
47 Teacher Substitutes
5381308
5341689
5671424
4581047
48 Administration
1901839
1791028
2431930
2571190
49 Facilities - Custodial
1731884
1491272
1961610
2801160
50 Facilities - Bldg Repair & Maintenance
151067
11000
5971204
5431943
51 Facilities - Grounds & Vehicles
1651006
3191798
351650
561650
52 Preventative Maintenance
1651510
1641077
4571214
5591290
53 Electricity
111791206
114641806
117011200
116101977
54 Fuel Oil
3261122
3861510
4761798
4011800
55 Natural Gas
5781218
6141352
5611827
7281702
56 Telephone /Cell Phone /Pagers
1871439
1451089
1211153
1611500
57 Water & Sewer
381116
301209
501000
551200
58 Prior Year Expenses
(235,000)
5391377
1051586
—
59 Revolving Fund Programs
—
—
2361313
—
60 Program Elimination
101638
91147
—
—
Expenses Total
$10,580,563
$23,049,188
$14,569,768
$14,779,946
Grand Total
$66,324,106
$70,901,999
$63,662,120
$68,295,983
Due To A Change In Department Of Education Reporting Requirements And The Installation Of New Town /School
Intergrated Financial Software, The School Dept. Chart Of Accounts Has Been Updated And Some Accounts
Consolidated.
+ Fy06 Change Over In Administration, Budget Reporting Under Review And Modified.
Page 52 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Minuteman Regional High School
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1030603445
$1012603494
Expenses
$ 610791053
$ 514381661
Total Budget
$1631391498
$1516991155
Lexington's Assessed
$ 8303234
$ 8303234
Share
Total students in Gr. 9 -12 from
437
Minuteman Regional High School
Regional School Committee Appointed by each town's
Moderator. Marjorie Daggett was appointed as Lexington's
representative in July 2005 for a three -year term. The other
15 member towns are: Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton,
Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lincoln,
Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
In 2006 -7 nineteen seniors and in 2007 -8 fourteen seniors
from Lexington High School took elective courses at
Minuteman two hours per day ( 1/3 time); a pro- rating for
those students is added to the total number of students for
the assessment.
The Minuteman FY07 budget represented a 2.8% increase
compared with the FY06 budget. The budget increase was
due to contractual agreements, health insurance, mainte-
nance costs, and needed capital equipment.
The Minuteman FY08 budget was $16,745,769, which rep-
resents a 3.8% increase that is primarily due to increases in
salary, transportation, and healthcare costs. At the time of
the 2007 Town Meeting, Lexington's assessment was
$1,200,438. Minuteman reduced the assessment to
$1,194,216 in July, as more transportation aid was received
from the State than had been originally projected in the
budget.
Challenges
Superintendent: The School Committee, with the aid of
Glenn Koocher of Massachusetts Association of School
Committees, began the search for a new Superintendent in
December of 2006. The Search Committee was made up of
School Committee members, teachers, parents, and a school
council member. The Search Committee presented three
well - qualified candidates to the School Committee for final
interviews. The final choice was Dr. Edward Bouquillon,
previously Director of the Windham Regional Career
Center in Vermont, who assumed his new position at the
end of the summer.
Finances: The operating budgets for FY07 and FY08 have
increased due to the rising costs of health insurance, bene-
fits, utilities, energy in general, and contracted salary incre-
ments. Staff was reduced by 4.5 positions in the FY08 bud-
get. Budgets continue to be tightly controlled because
Chapter 70 funding from the State is not overly generous,
and transportation aid has ranged between 40 to 80 %,
rather than the 100% that the State is expected to cover.
The FY07 capital funds were used for vehicle leasing,
replacing cafeteria table and chairs, new computers and
printers, and relocating and modifying the robotics and
culinary arts areas.
Enrollment: Enrollment from the member towns, including
post - graduates, has declined from 521 in 2005, 479 in 2006
and 455 in 2007. There has been only a very modest decline
in the number of out -of- district students over these past
three years. 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 entering students, as well as a maximum on the
total number of students, which allows for better financial
planning in the towns.
Minuteman added an Admittance Officer to the staff this
year to help track possible 9th graders through the admis-
sion process, coordinate school visits, and act as a resource
for both parents and guidance counselors in the sending
towns.
Special Education Inclusion: Minuteman is discontinuing
the practice of having substantive separate- content -area
classes for Special Education students. To implement full
inclusion practices, staff assignments have been rearranged,
and extra staff training has been given.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 53
Oct. 11
Oct. 11
Enrollment
2006
2007
Lexington students in Gr. 9 -12
45
54
Lexington post - graduate students
9
13
(regular & special)
Total students in Gr. 9 -12 from
437
412
the 16 member towns
( +42
( +43
PG's)
PG's)
Total students from non - member towns
245
245
Total student enrollment
724
700
In 2006 -7 nineteen seniors and in 2007 -8 fourteen seniors
from Lexington High School took elective courses at
Minuteman two hours per day ( 1/3 time); a pro- rating for
those students is added to the total number of students for
the assessment.
The Minuteman FY07 budget represented a 2.8% increase
compared with the FY06 budget. The budget increase was
due to contractual agreements, health insurance, mainte-
nance costs, and needed capital equipment.
The Minuteman FY08 budget was $16,745,769, which rep-
resents a 3.8% increase that is primarily due to increases in
salary, transportation, and healthcare costs. At the time of
the 2007 Town Meeting, Lexington's assessment was
$1,200,438. Minuteman reduced the assessment to
$1,194,216 in July, as more transportation aid was received
from the State than had been originally projected in the
budget.
Challenges
Superintendent: The School Committee, with the aid of
Glenn Koocher of Massachusetts Association of School
Committees, began the search for a new Superintendent in
December of 2006. The Search Committee was made up of
School Committee members, teachers, parents, and a school
council member. The Search Committee presented three
well - qualified candidates to the School Committee for final
interviews. The final choice was Dr. Edward Bouquillon,
previously Director of the Windham Regional Career
Center in Vermont, who assumed his new position at the
end of the summer.
Finances: The operating budgets for FY07 and FY08 have
increased due to the rising costs of health insurance, bene-
fits, utilities, energy in general, and contracted salary incre-
ments. Staff was reduced by 4.5 positions in the FY08 bud-
get. Budgets continue to be tightly controlled because
Chapter 70 funding from the State is not overly generous,
and transportation aid has ranged between 40 to 80 %,
rather than the 100% that the State is expected to cover.
The FY07 capital funds were used for vehicle leasing,
replacing cafeteria table and chairs, new computers and
printers, and relocating and modifying the robotics and
culinary arts areas.
Enrollment: Enrollment from the member towns, including
post - graduates, has declined from 521 in 2005, 479 in 2006
and 455 in 2007. There has been only a very modest decline
in the number of out -of- district students over these past
three years. 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 entering students, as well as a maximum on the
total number of students, which allows for better financial
planning in the towns.
Minuteman added an Admittance Officer to the staff this
year to help track possible 9th graders through the admis-
sion process, coordinate school visits, and act as a resource
for both parents and guidance counselors in the sending
towns.
Special Education Inclusion: Minuteman is discontinuing
the practice of having substantive separate- content -area
classes for Special Education students. To implement full
inclusion practices, staff assignments have been rearranged,
and extra staff training has been given.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 53
Minuteman Regional High School continued from previous page
New Exploratory Program: Developed a Non - traditional
Exploratory Program for Girls to be introduced to the Class
of 2011. Female students are introduced to the viability and
challenges of women in nontraditional careers, such as
automotive technology, carpentry and construction, com-
puter science, and engineering. The freshmen girls learned
about these careers through a series of hands -on exercises,
guest speakers and alumni panelists, as well as field site vis-
its to industry partners.
Graduates and Honors
At the 2007 graduation, Daniel Brauer, Alessandro Fuchs,
Kyle Isnor, Matthew Kelly, and Thomas Murphy received
the Lexington Rotary Club Award, which is given to stu-
dents of superior academic achievement and significant par-
ticipation in school or community activities and who are
continuing their education.
Daniel Brauer and Thomas Murphy received the Vernon C.
Page Memorial Scholarship awarded to graduates who
intend to further their education in the trades.
Alessandro Fuchs and Daniel Brauer were Silver and Bronze
state medalists, respectively, for Web Design at the SkillsUSA
conference.
Lexington Public Schools
2006 -07 Summary of
Outside Funding
FEDERAL
FY06 -07
Title I
$
2361672
Sped Education Professional Development
$
741401
Drug Free Community Support
$
0
Sped 94- 142 /IDEA
$113951438
Early childhood /Mainstreaming for Pre - School
$
411294
TITLE V Instruction /Techonology
$
41350
TITLE IIA Educator Quality.
$
1131504
TITLE IID Technology Integration
$
41652
TITLE III Limited English Proficient
$
421816
Sped Corrective Action
$
0
TITLE IV Drug Free Schools
$
211780
Early Childhood Mental Health
$
0
Early Childhood Curriculum Frameworks
$
0
Early Childhood
$
0
Project FOCUS
$
0
Sped Program Review
$
61000
Sped Metco
$
0
Total Federal Funds
$199409907
STATE
METCO FY08
$111261422
Enhanced School Health /Essential School Health
$
1311434
Academic Support Services
$
31650
Model Technology
$
0
LAS Support
$
0
Green Schools Feasibility
$
301000
Total Federal Funds
$
1832453
LOCAL
Lexington Education Foudation (FY07)
$
2879532
FEES
Transportation
$
7541191
Athletics and Athletics Gate Reciepts
$
4551778
Tuition
$
0
Building Rental and Extended Day Program
$
1311548
Medicaid Reimbursement
$
1171342
Total Fees
$19458,858
Community, Corporate, and Private Donations
Gifts to Schools
$
11,620
Total Donations
$
119620
GRAND TOTAL ALL SOURCES
$49990,423
Page 54 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Planning
ROLE: Together
with the Town's
P l a n n i n g
Department, to
engage in both
short- and long-
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1881981
$1951945
Expenses
$ 83345
$ 81345
Personnel
Full Time
3.4
3.4
term planning
with regard to all growth and development issues and pro-
posals. Specific responsibilities include: to prepare and
implement the Comprehensive Plan; to administer subdivi-
sion regulations in accordance with state law; to review
residential special permit applications and unaccepted
street applications; to represent the Town in inter -town
land use projects; to provide technical support and hearing
functions for major rezoning /development proposals and
on citizen and owner - generated zoning amendments; and
to prepare zoning initiatives and amendments which are
proposed by the Planning Board to Town Meeting. The
Planning Board and the Planning Department also act as
stewards of the Zoning By -law 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 commit-
tees, and supplies technical expertise in analyzing econom-
ic, demographic, and development trends in Lexington and
the region. It also responds to requests for help and infor-
mation from citizens and other parties.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED for 3 -year
terms: Chair Charles Hornig, Vice Chair Gregory Zurlo,
Clerk Wendy Manz, Anthony Galaitsis, and Richard Canale.
PLANNING STAFF APPOINTED by the Town Manager:
Planning Director Maryann McCall - Taylor, Senior Planner
Aaron Henry, Planner Christine McVay, and Department
Clerk Lori Kaufman.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Inclusionary Housing bylaw was presented to the
Annual Town Meeting where it was defeated. While Town
Meeting members expressed support of affordable hous-
ing, they felt that this measure would unfairly burden a
small portion of the population. It was suggested that the
funds from the Community Preservation Act, which come
from all taxpayers, might be used to develop affordable
housing.
• Worked on the applications necessary to have the Town
designate the commercial areas as an Economic Target
Area. This in turn allowed the establishment of an
Economic Opportunity Area within which a company can
negotiate for tax incremental financing ( TIF) . Shire
Pharmaceuticals entered into a TIF agreement with the
Town, following the positive vote of Town Meeting.
• Working with the Tree Committee, drafted changes to
make the tree bylaw and the zoning bylaw consistent.
Town Meeting passed the articles.
• Re -wrote the residential development section of the
Zoning Bylaw, commonly known as the cluster bylaw, uti-
lizing a smart - growth grant from the state. It will be
placed on the 2008 Town Meeting warrant.
• A team from the planning, engineering and conservation
departments drafted a stormwater bylaw that will meet
continued on next page
Seated, left to right: Maryann McCall - Taylor, Richard Canale, Greg Zurlo, Charles Hornig, Anthony Galaitsis, Wendy Manz.
Standing, left to right: Lori Kaufman, Aaron Henry.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 55
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Planning Board continued from previous page
the requirements for the federal NPDES permit that needs
to be renewed in 2008.
• Reached its full staff complement with the hirings of
Senior Planner Aaron Henry, Department Clerk Lori
Kaufman, and Planner Christine McVay.
• The Planning Board and the Planning Department repre-
sented the Town in the Metro - Future Planning process and
ongoing Minuteman Advisory Group on Inter -local
Coordination sub - regional planning efforts.
Conventional Subdivisions
— Lexington Hills (18 units off Walnut Street, part of the
former Middlesex Hospital): Definitive Plan approved.
— 177 Grove Street: Definitive conventional plan with-
drawn.
Cluster Subdivisions
— 177 Grove Street (4 lots): Definitive plan for 4 lots
denied; appealed in Land Court and remanded to
Planning Board. Board approved definitive plan for a
3 -lot subdivision.
— 881 92 -110 Shade Street (Journey's End): Definitive
plan approved for maximum of 26 dwelling units
— Doran Green (9 units off East Street at site of Doran
Nursery): Definitive plan approved.
Design Advisory Committee
ROLE: To assist the Selectmen, other boards and individ-
uals in the Town in applying professional design stan-
dards to new structures, renovations, signage, lighting,
and landscape improvements.
APPOINTED: by Selectmen for 1 -year terms: Chair Colin
Smith, Bahig Kaldas, Alenka Slezak, Greg Zurlo, Ginna
Johnson, Timothy Lee; Associate Members: John Frey,
Betsy Whitman, Bruce Creager
Planning Board liaison Wendy Manz; Selectmen liaison:
Peter Kelley.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Developed designs for public pedestrian walkways,
parking improvements, and landscaping, particularly
sidewalk standards for the Center and newly proposed
Lexington DPW building.
• Recommended to Board of Appeals approval for:
— Town wide freestanding & wall mounted sign instal-
lations
— 31 Massachusetts Ave Car Wash
— Town wide wireless communication facility installa-
tions
— Shire / Patriot Partners
— 960 -990 Waltham Street: Definitive plan submitted for
13 units.
— Cutler Farm (Concord Avenue): Sketch Plan submitted.
Reduced Frontage Subdivision (2 lots)
— 147 Shade Street: Definitive plan approved.
— 11 Suzanne Road: Definitive plan approved.
— 63 Paul Revere Road: Sketch plan submitted.
Subdivision Rescissions
— Hazel Road: Rescission of Special Residential
Development denied.
— Spring Street (Ledgemont): Rescission of a subdivision
that created a small cul -de -sac granted
Approval Not Required Plan Endorsements
— 191 Lincoln Street
— Lexington Technology Park TIF zone
— 12 and 16 Solomon Pierce Road
— 19 -19A Oakland Street
Determination of Adequacy of Grade and
Construction
— Diehl Road
— 42 Wachusett Drive
From left to right: John Frey, Ginna Johnson, Colin
Smitb, Betsy Whitman, Tim Lee; Not Pictured: Alenka
Slezak, Bahig Kaldas, Bruce Creager, Greg Zurlo.
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Board of Appeals
Expenditures
Payroll
Expenses
FY07
FY06
$1561603
$601019
$331213
$743484
ROLE: To grant variances from the Zoning Bylaw
( "ZBL "), issue special permits for uses or construction
as authorized by the Zoning Bylaw, and hear appeals
of decisions by the Building Commissioner and
Zoning Administrator.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen, a quasi - judicial board
consisting of five members with six associate mem-
bers: Chairman, Arthur C. Smith, Vice Chairman,
Nyles N. Barnert, Maura L. Sheehan, John J.
McWeeney and Judith J. Uhrig. Associates David G.
Williams, Carolyn C. Wilson, Martha C. Wood,
Daniel A. Lucas, John T. Gilbert and Leo P. McSweeney.
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First row, left to right: Carolyn Wilson, John McWeeney, Arthur
Smitb, Dianne Cornaro, Judith Uhrig and Myles Barnert. Second row,
left to right: David Williams, Leo McSweeney, Dan Lucas and David
George
HIGHLIGHTS:
• There were ninety -six hearings in 2007.
• There were forty -four applications for variances, and
forty -eight applications for Special Permits, two special
permit renewals, two amended special permits, seven spe-
cial permit modifications and one Revision to a Special
Permit. Five petitions were continued and nine petitions
were withdrawn.
Board of Appeals 2007 Hearings
• There were seven appeals from Building Commissioner or
Zoning Enforcement Officer decisions. Four were over-
turned, two upheld and one was withdrawn.
• There were no petitions for Special Permits with Site Plan
Reviews on projects approved by the Annual Town
Meeting.
• There were no Comprehensive Permit (M.G.L. Ch. 40B)
applications in 2007.
Hearing Date Address Type of Hearing (V, SP, SPS, etc.) Decision (Approve, Deny)
1/11/2007 181 -201 Spring Street Special Permit Approved
1/11/2007
1/11/2007
1/11/2007
1/11/2007
1/11/2007
1/11/2007
1/25/2007
1/2.5/2007
2/8/2007
2/8/2007
1 Dee Road Variance and Special Permit Approved
43 Waltham Street Special Permit Withdrew before processed
4 Oakland Street Special Permit Approved
48 Balfour Street Variance Approved
4 Grant Street
1666 Massachusetts Avenue
27 Muzzey Street
Variance
Special Permit
Amend a Special Permit
15 Belfrey Terrace Variance
1720 -1722 Massachusetts Ave. Modification of a Special Permit
20 -22 Cliff Avenue Variance
2/8/2007
433 Marrett Road
Special Permit
2/8/2007
16 Winthrop Road
Variance
2/22/2007
43 Hayes Avenue
2- Variances and 2 Special Permits
2/22/2007
67 Vine Street
Variance and Special Permit
2/22/2007
26 Rindge Avenue
Variance
2/22/2007
43 Fern Street
Variance
Approved
Approved
Continued until March 8,
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Approved
Approved
Approved
Denied
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 57
Board of Appeals — 2007 Hearings continued from previous page
2/22/2007 10 Donald Street
2/22/2007 39 Fouler Avenue
2/22/2007 7 Albemarle Avenue
Variance and Special Permit Approved
Special Permit Approved
Variance Approved with Conditions
3/8/2007
286 Lincoln Street
Special Permit
Approved
3/8/2007
128 Spring Street
Special Permit
Approved
3/8/2007
50 Parker Street
Special Permit
Approved
3/8/2007
14 Lisbeth Street
Special Permit
Approved
3/8/2007
27 Muzzey Street
Amend a special permit
Approved
3/22/2007
27 -31 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance and 2 Special Permits
Denied Variance
4/12/2007
75 Grassland Street
Special Permit
Approved Special Permits
4/12/2007
18 Rockville Avenue
Appeal Decision of Zoning
Decision Upheld
Administrator, 2/21/07
4/12/2007
43 Waltham Street
Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
21 Worthen Road
Variance and Modification of
Approved
6/14/2007
53 Carville Avenue
Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
7 Oak Street
Variance
Withdrawn without
6/14/2007
27 -31 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance and Special Permit
Prejudice
4/12/2007
927 -945 Waltham Street
Renewal of Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
75 Grassland Street
Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
41 Waltham Street
Renewal of Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
411 Waltham Street
Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
95 Hayden Avenue
Special Permit
Approved
4/12/2007
10 Grant Place
Variance
Approved
4/26/2007
62 Baskin Road
Variance
Approved
4/26/2007
482 Bedford Street
Appeal Decision of Zoning Administrator
Continued until July 12, 2007
4/26/2007
51 Baker Avenue
Variance and Special Permit
Approved
5/10/2007
43 Hayes Avenue
Modification of Existing Decision
Withdrawn without prejudice
5/24/2007
7 -11 Massachusetts Avenue
Modify decision filed December 11, 2006
Continued until July 12, 2007
5/24/2007
131 Shade Street
Appeal of a Decision of Zoning
Decision Overturned
Administrator
5/24/2007
6 Meriam Street
Special Permit
Continued until June 14,
2007
5/24/2007
6/14/2007
26 Eldred Street
51 Follen Road
Special Permit
Variance
Approved
Approved
6/14/2007
15 Donald Street
Special Permit
Approved
6/14/2007
53 Carville Avenue
Variance
Approved
6/14/2007
125 Worthen Road
Special Permit
Approved
6/14/2007
27 -31 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance and Special Permit
Special Permit Approved,
Variance denied
6/14/2007
6 Meriam Street
Special Permit
Continued until July 12, 2007
6/14/2007
52 Williams Road
Variance
Variance for stories
approved, for Height - denied
7/12/2007
7 -11 Massachusetts Avenue
Modification of decision filed December 11, 2006 Approved
7/12/2007
6 Meriam Street
Special Permit
Withdrawn without prejudice
7/12/2007
1075 Waltham Street
Revision of a Special Permit
7/12/2007
19 Oakland Street
Variance
Approved
7/12/2007
12 Larchmont Lane
Variance
Approved
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Board of Appeals — 2007 Hearings continued from previous page
7/12/2007 28 Harding Road Variance Approved
7/12/2007 135 Cedar Street Special Permit Approved
7/12/2007 482 Bedford Street Appeal of a Decision of Zoning Withdrawn without prejudice
Administrator
7/26/2007 62 Baskin Road
7/26/2007 45 Greenwood Street
Variance
Variance
7/26/2007
64 Cary Avenue
Appeal of Decision of Zoning
Denied
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
9/13/2007
Administrator
7/26/2007
522 Lowell Street
Special Permit
7/26/2007
14 Lisbeth Street
Special Permit
8/9/2007
21 Fletcher Avenue
Variance
Approved
Approved
Decision Overturned
Withdrawn without prejudice
Approved
Denied
8/9/2007
8/9/2007
8/9/2007
8/9/2007
9/13/2007
9/13/2007
8 Cider Mill Lane
27 Moreland Avenue
27 -31 Waltham Street
1720 Massachusetts Avenue
and 50 Waltham Street
100 Meriam Street
293 Wood Street
Variance
Special Permit
Modification of Special Permit
Special Permit
Variance
Special Permit
Denied
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
9/13/2007
210 Lincoln Street
Appeal of Decision of Zoning
Overturned
Special Permit
12/13/2007
Administrator
Special Permit
9/13/2007
Lot 171, Earl Street
Appeal of Decision of Zoning
Overturned
38 Charles Street
Variance & Special Permit
Administrator
7 Gould Road
9/13/2007
81 -83 Hartwell Avenue
Special Permit
Approved
9/13/2007
3 Paul Revere Road
Appeal decision of Building
Denied
Commissioner
9/27/2007
522 Lowell Street
Variance
Approved with Conditions
9/27/2007
727 Marrett Road
Modification of Special permit -site
Approved
plan review
9/27/2007
522 Lowell Street
Special Permit
Postponed
9/27/2007
20 -24 Garfield Street
Special Permit
Approved
9/27/2007
6 Moon Hill Road
Variance
Approved
10/25/2007
149 Pleasant Street
Variance
Approved with Conditions
10/25/2007
45 Burlington Street
Special Permit
Approved with Condition
10/25/2007
21 Oxbow Road
Variance
Approved
11/8/2007
76 Bloomfield Street
Special Permit
Approved
11/8/2007
1454 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance
Denied
11/8/2007
15 Hunt Road
Variance
Approved
11/8/2007
1073 Massachusetts Avenue
Variance & Special Permit
Approved
11/8/2007
39 Greenwood Street
Variances
Denied side yard set -back
Approved front yard setback
12/13/2007
397 Lowell Street
Special Permit
12/13/2007
33 Centre Street
Variance & Special Permit
12/13/2007
130 Pleasant Street
Special Permit
12/13/2007
36 Webster Road
Special Permit
12/13/2007
94 Reed Street
Variance & Special Permit
12/13/2007
38 Charles Street
Variance & Special Permit
12/13/2007
7 Gould Road
Variances
12/13/2007 31 Calvin Street
Variance
Special Mote: The Board remains indebted to the Communication Advisory Committee and the Design Advisory Committee
for advice and assistance throughout the year.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 59
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 inter -local
partnerships which strengthen the efficient and effective
operation 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 inter -local concern. Lexington
is in the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal
Coordination (MAGIC) subregion. Other MAGIC towns
are: Acton, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle,
Concord, Hudson, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, and
Sudbury. 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 /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
transportation planning for a large portion of eastern
Massachusetts for a variety of transportation modes and
facilities, and to carry out the federally mandated trans-
portation planning process for the region. The Boston MPO
is responsible for producing three key Certification
Documents: Regional Transportation Plan (RTP),
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP).
Regional Transportation Advisory Council
ROLE of Regional Transportation Advisory Council: To
provide public policy advice to the 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 eleven Town members.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen as Lexington's
Representative to the Regional Transportation Advisory
Council: Gail Wagner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• MAPC completed the final planning phase of
MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region, a multi-
year, collaborative approach to develop a regional plan.
MetroFuture is incorporating public participation, data
analysis and cutting -edge technology to create a vision for
the metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Planning
Organization. This project will evaluate the transportation
impacts of alternative future development patterns in the
corridor.
• MAPC submitted, along with the four towns, a Federal
Highway grant application of $138,020 to create a
Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for The Battle Road
Scenic Byway. The grant was approved.
• MAPC initiated a program offering communities reim-
bursement funds on a wide array of bicycle parking equip-
ment. Lexington is being reimbursed for ten high quality
bike racks that are being placed throughout the town.
• MAPC, funded by the Boston Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization, has updated 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 /land use reform including status of
local control and smart growth, and statewide /regional
transportation planning.
• MAGIC discussed potential impacts of regional develop-
ment proposals within the area.
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Regional Planning continued from previous page
Lexington's MAPC representative and other Lexington
representatives participated in several MAPC /MAGIC
forums on Smart Growth and Mixed Use Overlay dis-
tricts, Affordable Housing Options, Impact of Local
Zoning on Housing and Commercial Development,
Zoning Reform, Expedited Permitting, Low - Impact
Development (LID) Tools and Strategies, Suburban
Mobility, a Parking Toolkit, and transportation issues in
the regional long -range transportation plan.
Lexington and MAGIC maintain a direct voice in trans-
portation planning and project selection through the
Historic Districts Commission
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.
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 Left to Right: Carl Oldenburg, Ian Adamson, Cbairman Joespb Welcb,
Clerk Amy Casparius, Alfonso Hernandez, Lynn Hopkins, Second Row: Robert
Warshawer, Paul Ross.
Chair Joseph Welch, Ian Adamson, Lynn Hopkins, Alfonso
Hernandez and Daniel Griffin Jr.; associate commissioners:
Carl Oldenburgh, Robert Warshawer, Paul Ross, and
Marilyn Fenollosa
Ian Adamson ended his term as a commissioner after 10
years of service. The Commission has benefited immensely
from his contribution over the years.
HEARINGS:
Hearings 136: 63 Formal, 36 continued, and 37 informal.
Issued: 76 Certificates of Appropriateness, 1 denial, and 1
extension of time.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Commission continues to work with the architectural
team for the Supportive Living, Inc. housing in the historic
Lexington Press building at 9 Oakland Street. They
requested and received approval to extend their Certificate
of Appropriateness until August 2008. This hearing will
remain open until the project is completed.
• The Commission has determined the appropriateness of
construction documents and materials for the construction
of the new 3- story, wood framed, 30 -unit Lexington
Commons condominium (now know as Lexington Place)
at the former Battle Green Inn location. Construction shall
occur over a 16 -month time frame. This hearing will
remain open until the project is complete.
The Commission has determined the appropriateness of
plans for the construction of a house at 3 Hancock Avenue
to replace one destroyed by a gas explosion and fire in
2005.
• 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.
JANUARY
FORMAL HEARINGS
There were no formal hearings for January.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
475 A & B Massachusetts Avenue - Robert Gulick received
approval for roofing. Certificate Number 2007C -1
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465 R Massachusetts Avenue - Robert Gulick received
approval for roofing. Certificate Number 2007C -2
40 Hancock Street — Robin and Richard Millman was con-
tinued until February.
7 -9 Oakland Street — David Buckley, representing
Supportive Living, was continued until February.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue — Erik Rhodin, representing
Lexington Commons, was continued until February. Lynn
Hopkins recused herself from this hearing.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
6 Meriam Street — Janet Kern, representing Church of Our
Redeemer, presented the plans for a Labyrinth and
Memorial Garden.
35 Hancock Street — Todd Cataldo spoke with the
Commission regarding proposed house plans for the vacant
lot. Ian Adamson and Daniel Griffin recused themselves
from this hearing.
FEBRUARY
FORMAL HEARINGS
1666 Massachusetts Avenue — Christopher Bateman, repre-
senting Lexx Restaurant and Bar was continued until
March for signage.
1 Bedford Street - Susan Bennett, representing the
Lexington Historical Society received approval for signage
for the Buckman Tavern and for the Buckman Museum
Shop. Certificate Number 2007C -3 Approval for railings
into the Museum Shop was continued.
1598 Massachusetts Avenue — Scott Armstrong, represent-
ing the First Baptist Church, received approval for win-
dows. Certificate number 2007C -4.
1752 -1788 Massachusetts Avenue — David Cannon, repre-
senting Lexington Department of Public Works and the
Center Sidewalk Demonstration Project was continued.
4 Grant Street — David Cannon, representing Lexington
Department of Public Works received approval for installa-
tion of parking lot on the property behind the NSTAR
building. Certificate Number 2007C -5.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
40 Hancock Street — Robin and Richard Millman received
approval for skylights, door, storm windows and shutters.
Certificate Number 2007C -6.
7 -9 Oakland Street — David Buckley, representing
Supportive Living, received approval for paint color for
facility. Certificate number 2007C -7.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue — Erik Rhodin, representing
Lexington Commons, was continued until March. Lynn
Hopkins recused herself from this hearing.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
36 Hancock Street - Susan Bennett, representing the
Lexington Historical Society, spoke with the Commission
regarding exterior architectural changes to be made to the
Hancock - Clarke House and Museum.
1844R Massachusetts Avenue — Jewel Douglass was sched-
uled to appear for signage but did not attend.
6 Meriam Street — Janet Kern, representing Church of Our
Redeemer, presented additional plans for a Labyrinth and
Memorial Garden.
35 Hancock Street — Todd Cataldo spoke with the
Commission regarding proposed house plans for the vacant
lot.
MARCH
FORMAL HEARINGS
1792 Massachusetts Avenue — Neusa Piske, representing
Carolle Chic, received approval for signage. Certificate No.
2007C -8.
6 Meriam Street — Janet Kern, representing Church of Our
Redeemer, received approval for landscaping designs for a
memorial garden. Certificate No. 2007C -9.
33 Hancock Street — Faith Baun received approval for new
casement window. Certificate number
2007C -10.
1761 Massachusetts Avenue — Michael Holland, represent-
ing Bank of America, received approval to replace 10 win-
dows. Certificate No. 2007C -11.
Lexington Center From Harrington Road To Muzzey
Condos— Dawn McKenna, representing Tourism
Committee, received approval for signage. Certificate
Number 2007C -12.
1720 -1722 Massachusetts Avenue — Erik Rhodin, repre-
senting Lexington Commons, received approval for build-
ing materials and design. Certificate No. 2007C -13.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1752 -1788 Massachusetts Avenue — David Cannon, repre-
senting Lexington Department of Public Works and the
Center Sidewalk Demonstration Project, received approval
for installation of brick sidewalk. Certificate No. 2007C-
14.
1666 Massachusetts Avenue — Christopher Batemann, rep-
resenting Lexx, did not attend regarding signage. Waiting to
go before Selectmen before getting HDC approval.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
3 Hancock Avenue - Alexander & Anna Gamota went over
new house plans with the Commission.
APRIL
FORMAL HEARINGS
36 Hancock Street — Susan Bennett, representing The
Lexington Historical Society, received approval for shingles,
siding repairs, wood gutters and to replace windows,
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Historic District Commission continued from previous page
Certificate No. 2007C -15. Signed continued form for addi-
tional work to be done to the Hancock - Clarke house.
12 Hancock Street - John Michaud received approval for
house color change, new storm windows and to replace a
door with a window. Certificate Number 2007C -16. A deci-
sion on shutters was continued.
1536 Massachusetts Avenue — Jon Wardell received
approval to widen driveway and turnaround and to add
additional parking area off Winthrop Street. Certificate No.
2007C -17.
3 Hancock Avenue - Alexander & Anna Gamota was con-
tinued until May.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
THERE WERE NO CONTINUED HEARINGS
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1844 A & B Massachusetts Avenue - Daniel Wallace
appeared to discuss signage for tenants to the rear of the
building.
1557 Massachusetts Avenue — Paul Lapointe appeared to
discuss proposed renovation plans for the School
Administration Building.
MAY
1965 Massachusetts Avenue Joseph Contarino and
Attorney Conroy were approved for color change.
Certificate No.2007C -18.
43 Waltham Street Chau -ming Lee and Architect Arthur
Chu representing Daikanyama Japanese Restaurant,
received approval for signage. Certificate No. 2007C -19.
FORMAL HEARINGS
1 Hunt Road - John Flynn, for replacement windows, was
continued until June.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1666 Massachusetts Avenue - Sharon Spaulding, represent-
ing LEXX Restaurant, was continued for signage until June.
3 Hancock Avenue — Alexander and Anna Gamota's plans
for their home were approved.
Certificate No. C2007 -20.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
27 Waltham Street — Chris Tai came before the Commission
to discuss signage for business
33 -35 Bedford Street — Sharon Spaulding representing
Spaulding Management and Representatives, from Harvey
Windows, appeared to discuss new windows and signage.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue — Jean Hobbs appeared to dis-
cuss new driveway surfacing.
JUNE
1884A & B Massachusetts Avenue - Daniel Wallace, Jr.,
representing Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Douglass, received
approval for signage. Certificate No. 2007C -21.
1749 Massachusetts Avenue — Janice Zazinski, representing
Peet's Coffee & Tea, received approval for Exterior
Architectural Changes. Certificate No. 2007C -22.
FORMAL HEARINGS
1998 Massachusetts Avenue — Douglas and Jeanne Hobbs,
received approval for exterior architectural changes.
Certificate No. 2007C -23.
27 Waltham Street — Chris Tai, representing Teppan Yaki
Asian Cuisine, received approval for Signage. Certificate
No. 2007C -24.
3 Oakland Street — Joseph and Claudia Quigley received
approval for exterior architectural changes. Certificate No.
2007C -25.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1666 Massachusetts Avenue — Christopher Bateman, repre-
senting LEXX Restaurant, received approval for signage.
Certificate No. 2007C -26.
1 Hunt Road — John Flynn, received approval for exterior
architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -27.
12 Hancock Street — John Michaud, received approval for
exterior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -28.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1912 Massachusetts Avenue — Linda Williams, representing
Hancock Church, appeared to discuss replacement sign.
10 Muzzey Street — Susan LaPointe, representing Christian
Science Reading Room, appeared to discuss signage.
31 Waltham Street — Taya Dixon, representing Citibank,
appeared to discuss signage and exterior architectural
changes.
502 Massachusetts Avenue — Nicolai Cauchy, an interested
homebuyer, appeared to discuss the possibility of future
demolition.
Visitors Center — Sandra Shaw, representing The Prince
Estabrook Alice Hinkle Memorial Fund, appeared to dis-
cuss a memorial plaque.
JUNE
FORMAL HEARING
33 -35 Bedford Street Sharon Spaulding representing
Spaulding Management, received approval for signage,
Certificate No. 2007C -29.
1912 Massachusetts Avenue — Linda Williams, representing
Hancock Church, received approval for signage. Certificate
No. 2007C -30.
1620 Massachusetts Avenue — Lawrence Pelavin, represent-
ing Mr. Robert J. Ramsey, received approval for signage.
Certificate No. 2007C -3.
31 Waltham Street — Taya Dixon, representing, Citibank,
received approval for painting the front canopy, signage and
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Historic District Commission continued from previous page
lighting on the canopy, new storefront, a concrete ramp
with metal railing and a brick knee wall and lighting for the
alley. They were continued until August for the rear archi-
tectural changes. Certificate No. 2007 -32.
1752 Massachusetts Avenue & 11 -17 Waltham Street —
Jeffery Lyon, representing Lexington Center Associates,
received approval for a mailbox and signage for 17
Waltham Street. They were continued until August for a
covering over the stairs in the rear. Certificate No. 2007C-
331
JULY
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1760 Massachusetts Avenue — Jeffery Lyon, representing
Lexington Vision Center, received approval for signage.
Certificate No. 2007C -34.
33 -35 Bedford Street — Sharon Spaulding, representing
Spaulding Management, received approval for signage.
Certificate No. 2007 -C 35.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue — Erik Rhodine, representing
Lexington Commons, received approval for a temporary
construction sign. Certificate No. 2007C -36.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
Depot Square — John Frey, representing the Bicycle Advisory
Committee appeared to describe plans for the replacement
of two bike racks.
3 Ellen Dana Court — Bruce Neumann appeared with plans
to add a new window to his home.
AUGUST
3 Ellen Dana Court — Pat Moyer, received approval for exte-
rior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -37.
11 Hancock Avenue — William G. Schulze, Representing
Upesh & Emily Patel, received approval for removal and re-
shingling of roof, minor repairs to the slate section of roof,
removal of aluminum siding on the house and around the
two bay windows. The rest of the project was continued
until September. Certificate No. 2007C-38.
43 Waltham Street — Chau -Ming Lee, representing
Daikanyama Japanese Restaurant, received approval for
exterior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -39.
FORMAL HEARINGS
CONTINUED HEARINGS
31 Waltham Street — Taya Dixon, representing, Citibank,
received approval for exterior architectural changes to the
rear of the building. Certificate No. 2007C -40.
7 -9 Oakland Street — David Buckley, representing
Supportive Living Inc., received approval for temporary sig-
nage. Certificate No. 2007C -41.
868 Massachusetts Avenue — Grace McClellan, representing
Scott and Laurie -Jean Herlihy, received approval for addi-
tional architectural changes.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
14B Muzzey Street — Evolve Pilates Studio was scheduled to
come in for signage, but did not attend.
SEPTEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
6 Meriam Street map 56 lot 62 — Connie Parrish, repre-
senting Church of Our Redeemer, received approval for
exterior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -44.
27 Waltham Street map 49 lot 34— Chris Tai, representing
Teppanyaki Asian Cuisine, was continued until the October
meeting for exterior architectural changes.
1726 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 33 — Thomas O.
Fenn, Esquire, representing Nikki's Liquors, received
approval for exterior lighting change. Certificate No.
2007C -45.
33 -35 Bedford Street map 56 lot 222— Sharon Spaulding,
representing Spaulding Management, received approval for
exterior paint changes. Certificate No. 2007C -46.
1728 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 33- Thomas O.
Fenn, Esquire, representing Weichert Realtor, received
approval for exterior lighting change. Certificate No.
2007C -47.
7 -9 Oakland Street map 48 lot 92 — David Buckley, repre-
senting Supportive Living Inc., received approval for exteri-
or architectural changes. This hearing will remain open
until the project is complete. Certificate No. 2007C -48.
868 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 75 — Scott Herlihy
and Robert McGarry received approval for exterior archi-
tectural changes. This hearing will remain open until the
project is complete. Certificate No. 2007C -43.
Depot Square map 48 lot 92— John Frey, representing
Bicycle Advisory Committee, received approval for exterior
architectural changes, addition of a bike rack. They are con-
tinued until October. Certificate No. 2007C -49.
11 Hancock Avenue map 56 lot 32 — Upesh Patel &
William G. Schulze, received approval for exterior architec-
tural changes. This decision was 4 -1. This hearing will
remain open until the project is complete. Certificate No.
2007C -50.
3 Hancock Avenue map 56 lot 36 — Alexander Gamota and
Jon B. Wardewell received approval for exterior architec-
tural changes. This hearing will remain open until the pro-
ject is complete. Certificate No. 2007C -51.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
INFORMAL HEARINGS
960 & 966 Massachusetts Avenue map22 lot 84 — Chris
Park, possibility of a tear down, did not show up.
1740 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 34 — Tevis Runyan,
representing Good Feet, presented signage. They will come
back as a formal in October.
continued on next page
Page 64 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Historic District Commission continued from previous page
1728 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 33 — Lewis H.
Cutler, representing Weichert Realtors, presented ideas for
signage on the glass facade. The commission said that they
would not approve any changes because they felt what is
currently there is appropriate for the district.
Depot Square map 48 lot 96— Raychel Greenwald, repre-
senting Lexington Historical Society, presented signage.
They will come back as a formal in October.
OCTOBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
Depot Square map 48 lot 96— Raychel Greenwald, repre-
senting Lexington Historical Society, received approval
regarding signage. Certificate No 2007C -52.
1740 Massachusetts Avenue snap 48 lot 34 — Raychel
Greenwald, representing Good Feet, received approval
regarding signage. Certificate No. 2007C -53.
14B Muzzey Street map 49 lot 40A- Raychel Greenwald,
representing Evolve Pilates Studio, received approval
regarding signage. Certificate No. 2007C -54.
14 Muzzey Street map 49 lot 40A — Raychel Greenwald,
representing Absolute Tranquility, received approval
regarding signage. Certificate No. 2007C -55.
Depot Square snap 48 lot 96 — David William, representing
Lexington Historical Society, received approval regarding
exterior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -56.
1429 Massachusetts Avenue snap 39 lot 61A — Dave
Grainger received approval regarding exterior architectural
changes. Certificate No. 2007C -57.
502 Massachusetts Avenue map14 lot 4 — Sepehr Sadeghi,
regarding exterior architectural changes, was continued
until November.
Visitors Center map 49 lot4A - Sandra Shaw, representing
the Prince Estabrook Memorial Fund, received approval for
exterior architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -58.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1874 Massachusetts Ave map 49 lot 77 — Connie Rawson,
representing Cary Library received approval for exterior
architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -59
1752 Massachusetts Avenue / 11 -17 Waltham Street map49
lot 35A — Jeff Lyon, representing Lexington Center
Associates was not present.
7 -9 Oakland Street snap 48 lot 92 — David Buckley, repre-
senting Supportive Living Inc., received approval for exteri-
or architectural changes. This hearing will remain open
until the project is complete. Certificate No. 2007C -60.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1777 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 12A — Gary Sadler,
representing Bertucci's, presented plans for replacing the
dumpster enclosure in the rear of the building.
1963 Massachusetts Avenue map 57 lot 7 — Joseph S.
Contarino, presented plans for changing the layout of cur-
rent driveway and adding new driveway to opposite side of
house.
1437 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 279 — Thomas
Dowher, representing John and Monique Reed presented
plans for an addition.
11 Lockwood Road map 30 lot 22 — Barbara Murphy pre-
sented plans for roof shingles.
7 Harrington Road map 57 lot 2D — Bill Pittore, represent-
ing First Parish Church, presented plans for roof shingles.
1404 Massachusetts Avenue map 39 lot 52 — Steven West
presented plans for a fence and routine repairs.
NOVEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
11 Lockwood Road map 30 lot 22 — Barbara Murphy,
received approval regarding exterior architectural changes.
Certificate No. 2007C -61.
7 Harrington Road map 57 lot 2D — Bill Pittore, represent-
ing First Parish Church, received approval regarding exteri-
or architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -62.
1777 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 12A — Gary Sadler,
representing Bertucci's, received approval for exterior archi-
tectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -63.
1838 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 74 — Raychel
Greenwald, representing Crafty Yankee Incorporated,
received approval regarding signage. Certificate No.
2007C -64.
1709 Massachusetts Avenue snap 48 lot 101 — Raychel
Greenwald, representing Bodywork Revolution, received
approval regarding signage. Certificate No. 2007C -65.
1849 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 8A — Akhul
Bhambri, representing, Lexington Zoom Wireless
Incorporated. was continued regarding signage until the
December 2007 meeting. They will be allowed to put up a
temporary banner until their permanent signage is
approved. Certificate No. 2007C -71.
1762 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 39A — John Pinsky,
representing One 2 One Bodyscapes, received approval
regarding signage for the rear facade of the building.
Certificate No. 2007C -66. The signage for the front facade
of the building was continued until the December 2007
meeting.
1963 Massachusetts Avenue map 57 lot 7 — Joseph S.
Contarino, received approval regarding exterior architec-
tural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -67.
16 Hancock Street map 56 lot 18 — Bryan Sullivan, repre-
senting Carol Janota, received approval regarding exterior
architectural changes. Certificate No. 2007C -68.
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 65
Historic District Commission continued from previous page
3 Tower Road map 30 lot 41- Martha C. Lucas received
approval regarding exterior architectural changes.
Certificate No. 2007C -69.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
502 Massachusetts Avenue map14 lot 4 — Sepehr Sadeghi
regarding plans for exterior architectural changes was con-
tinued until December 2007.
868 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 75 — Laurie -Jean
Herlihy received approval regarding exterior architectural
changes. This hearing will remain open until the project is
complete. Certificate No. 2007C -70.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1454 Massachusetts Avenue map 40 lot 40A — Barton F.
Graf Jr. presented plans for a new carriage house and dri-
veway.
964 Massachusetts Avenue snap 22 lot 85 — Colin Smith,
representing Andrea Joliat, presented plans for demolishing
and rebuilding a new home.
72 Waltham Street map 48 lot 79 — Eric Zanin presented
plans for an addition.
1444 Massachusetts Avenue map 40 lot 32 — Ron Wallace
presented plans for replacement windows for his attic.
1844 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 76 — Raychel
Greenwald, representing The Greater Boston Running
Company, presented plans for a sign.
DECEMBER
FORMAL HEARINGS
1844 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 76 — Raychel
Greenwald, representing The Greater Boston Running
Company, received approval for signage. Certificate No.
2007C -72.
Lexington Center from Meriam Street to Cary Hall —
Marita Hartshorn, representing the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, received approval regarding new bicycle racks.
Certificate No. 2007C -73.
1454 Massachusetts Avenue map 40 lot 40A — Barton F.
Graf Jr. with plans for exterior architectural changes, post-
poned by request of applicant.
964 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 85 — Colin Smith,
representing Andrea Joliat, regarding exterior architectural
changes, was continued until January 2008.
35 Hancock Street map 56 map 39B — Susan R. Rockwell,
representing Lexington Historical Society, regarding exteri-
or architectural changes, was continued until the January
2008 meeting.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
868 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 75 — Laurie -Jean
Herlihy received approval regarding exterior architectural
changes. Certificate No. 2007C -74 This hearing will remain
open until the project is complete.
1849 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 8A — Akhul
Bhambri, representing Lexington Zoom Wireless
Incorporated, regarding signage was continued until
January 2008.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue map48 lot 36A — Erik Rhodin,
representing Lexington Place, regarding exterior architec-
tural changes was continued until January 2008.
1762 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 39A — John Pinsky,
representing One 2 One Bodyscapes, received approval
regarding signage. Certificate No. 2007C -75
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1726 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 33 —Kajal Saim,
representing Nikki's Liquors, presented information for a
temporary sign.
1703 Massachusetts Avenue map 30 lot 96 — William
Erickson, representing Sean and Lisa O'Brien, presented
plans for an addition.
Corner of Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue — Ron
Rossi, representing, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, pre-
sented a sign. The commission stated they would not
approve this project.
Condo Conversion Board
ROLE: To hold public hearings and make recommen-
dations regarding conversions of existing apartment
complexes to condominiums upon filings and notice
by apartment owners of intention to convert.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair John
J. McWeeney, Jackie Hawkinson, and Albert Zabin.
The Committee mourns the loss of member and
friend Marshall Derby.
There were no conversions proposed in 2007. The
Committee had no meetings. No funds were expend-
ed by the Committee.
Page 66 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
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, Wendall Kalsow, Frank
Kern, 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 20th century.
Grants from the Massachusetts Historical Commission,
the Town and the Trustees of Public Trusts have made it
possible for the Commission to bring the Survey 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 businesses, as well
as real estate professionals for the added value of proper-
ties considered historically or architecturally significant.
The Commission hired a consultant to revise and bring the
Survey up to date over the next 2 years. CPA funds will
support the project.
• Maintained a Cumulative Index to facilitate the use of the
Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey. This Index has
Lexington Center Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen and business community
on managing change in the Center in order to ensure its
long -term viability, while preserving its historical signifi-
cance and the integrity of adjacent neighborhoods.
APPOINTED by Board of Selectmen: Co Chairs Jerome
Smith and Sheila Watson; Elisabeth Harvey, Frederic
Johnson, Howard Levin, Jerold Michelson, Richard
Pagett, Daphne Politis, Joe Rancatore, Gant Redmon,
Joan Zahka, and Selectman liaison George Brunelle.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Completed three projects from our Connectivity
Action Plan including increased parking effectiveness
by use of better paths, lighting and landscaping
between Town lots and Center.
• In conjunction with DPW, Town Manager's Office
and with support from Town Meeting, delivered 31
new parking spaces in the Center behind the NSTAR
building.
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
2007, the list was expanded to cover all the historic build-
ings in the Survey and in MHC records. All the buildings
in the Survey or on this additional list are subject to a
Public Hearing before demolition approval. In September,
a copy of each building's information form was mailed to
all of the 1720 buildings included to help homeowners
understand the history of their house.
• 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.
Procedures for making presentations at public hearings
before the Commission have been developed and are avail-
able to applicants. Guidelines for what constitutes demo-
lition also have been developed. The Commission inspects
and photographs all buildings subject to a demolition
application.
At Town Meeting in March, 2007, new sections of the
demolition -delay bylaw were adopted. These limited the
delay period to 12 months and provided for Town control of
demolition -by- neglect.
• Working with multiple committees, installed brick
sidewalk on the south side of Mass Ave.
• Received Town Meeting and CPA approval for the use
of CPA funds to conduct a feasibility and impact study,
as well as and analysis of costs for upgrading Cary
Hall to a 21st century performance venue.
• Continued to encourage citizens to support
Lexington's businesses in order to maintain a vital
town center.
• Worked with Doran's Greenhouses and the DPW to
plant and maintain the flower barrels in the center of
Town.
• Continued to communicate with DPW regarding needs
of center for upkeep and cleanliness, insuring effective
use of resources.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 67
Office of Community Development - Building Division
ROLE:
To
enforce the
State
Building
Code,
Uniform
State
Plumbing
and
Gas Code,
State
Mechanical
6
Code
State
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$336,039
$3223137
Expenses
$ 111550
$ 393519
Personnel
of All Construction
2007
Full Time
5
6
Part Time
3
2
Electrical Code, 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 structures, additions, alterations, and repairs.
Responsible for enforcing the State Architectural Access
Board regulations involving handicapped accessibility to
buildings and issues regarding such requirements.
The Sealer of Weights & Measures determines the accuracy
of all weights and measuring devices in commercial and pub-
lic use within the Town. At the present time the Town con-
tracts this service from the state.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Building
Commissioner Garry A. Rhodes and a full -time Building
Inspector, Inspector of Wires, Plumbing /Gas/ Mechanical
Inspector and Office Manager, and a full -time Zoning
Administrator.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Permit activity continued at near record levels, with a total
of 1159 building permits issued.
• Construction began on a new mixed -use retail /residential
building at 1720 Massachusetts Ave. Construction contin-
ues for Avalon at Lexington Square, a residential develop-
ment of 387 units at the former site of Metropolitan State
Hospital.
• Two new four -story hotels are under construction at 727
Marrett Road.
• A major renovation of an existing office building is under-
way at 300 Patriot Way.
• The demolition of existing houses and the construction of
new larger houses on scattered sites continued. Permits
were issued to demolish 64 existing houses, while 57 per-
mits were issued for the construction of new single - family
dwellings. A total of 79 demolition permits for various
projects were issued.
• Steven Frederickson, P.E. resigned as the Building
Commissioner after more than 20 years service to the
town of Lexington.
Total Permit Activity
Single-
Multi-
Additions/
Plumbing/
Reported Value
Year
Bldg.
Elec.
Gas
of All Construction
2007
1083
1309
2280
$10511681093
2006
1156
1081
2239
$113,223,211
2005
1126
1332
2067
$10019291414
2004
1124
1170
1786
$6710791200
2003
984
1039
1353
$7517581772
,,'Actual construction
valuation is higher
:; "`Includes 3 87 units at Avalon at Lexington
Square
and 13 units at Jefferson Union
Single-
Multi-
Additions/
Family
Family
Alterations
57
0
315
59
400""
324
80
2
379
76
1
1047
66
0
922
Explicit Breakdown of 2007 Building Permits
New Units Residential .............. 64
New Units Commercial .............. 7
Additions Residential ..............112
Demolition ........................ 79
Miscellaneous ..................... 242
Decks ............................ 33
Repairs /Alterations ......................355
Stoves .... ..............................0
Swimming Pools ..........................8
Roofing /Siding .........................226
Garages /Carports .........................3
Sheds..... ..............................2
Page 68 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) and
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC)
ROLE of HATS: To represent the interests of the towns of
Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln in matters per-
taining to Hanscom Field and developments in the sur-
rounding 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: Jeanne Krieger, Selectman; Stew Kennedy,
Conservation; and Margaret Coppe. APPOINTED by the
Planning Board: Tony Galaitsis, Planning Board. The HATS
Chair rotates annually among the four towns. During 2007
Lincoln chaired HATS.
ROLE of HATS Environmental Subcommittee (ES): To
assist HATS with the review of environmental impacts asso-
ciated with airport activities.
APPOINTED to HATS ES by the Board of Selectmen to rep-
resent Lexington: Co- Chairs 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 repre-
sent Lexington: Hank Manz with Michael Barrett as alter-
nate. Other members represent other communities and vari-
ous interest groups. Grady Wheaton and Margaret Coppe
represent neighborhood associations and Melodee Wagen
filled the League of Women Voters position. The Chair
rotates among the four towns; during 2006 HFAC was
chaired by Lexington.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Commercial Activity
According to the 2006 annual noise report, released by
Massport in October, total operations at Hanscom showed
a modest increase of 1.5% over to the prior year to 172,457.
Jet activity continued to grow at 2.8% to 33,251 operations
and is making an increasing contribution to aviation noise.
Although civilian jets comprised 19.3 % of the civilian oper-
ations, they represent 83.9% of the civilian noise energy.
Linear Air which offers air -taxi services from Hanscom
introduced very light jets (VLJ) to their fleet.
Efforts continue to convert the historic MIT Hangar 24 to
an in situ Aerospace Technology Museum in the face of
Massport's efforts to proceed with demolition of the historic
site. Massport's proposal to enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission is
currently under review. The Town of Concord has voted to
include Hangar 24 protection under their demolition delay
by -law. Massport seeks to demolish Hangar 24 to permit
development of additional terminal capacity for private avi-
ation interests in the Pine Hill section of the airfield with
access from Virginia Rd., a development that was not con-
templated in the 2005 ESPR and accordingly has not had the
benefit of an environmental review.
A subset of the Environmental Subcommittee (ES), a collection
of technical experts of national stature, made several recom-
mendations to improve the quality and ease of data interpreta-
tion 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 on the basis of budget considerations to implement
these improvements. The Noise Monitoring website has not
yet been made available for review.
Massport has yet again initiated a process for making regula-
tion changes without engaging the communities that the rules
are meant to protect. Massport has been in discussion with the
Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) to change the nighttime field
user regulation to include weight -based rather than a noise -
based fee. Without an opportunity to participate the commu-
nities cannot judge the impact of these proposed changes.
At least one cargo operator has expressed interest in estab-
lishing operations at Hanscom, possible along the East Ramp.
Under the leadership of the Chair, a HFAC website,
hfac. homestead. com, has been developed, providing timely
communication of events of interest to the local and aviation
communities.
Regional Planning
HATS devoted considerable attention to opportunities for
regional planning by examining state initiatives for zoning
reform. Among the proposals on the table are recommenda-
tions from the Governor's zoning Reform Task Force that are
designed to `enhance home -rule authority over zoning deci-
sions' and Best Practices for Streamlined Local Permitting.
Regional transportation planning continues to be a sore
point. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) , the
state's annual listing of all federally funded traffic improve-
ment plans for the next 4 -year period, has failed to gain fed-
eral support, because of the lack of matching state funds.
This development puts highway and infrastructure projects
on hold and highlights the absence of a truly regional, com-
prehensive transportation planning initiative, one that con-
siders aviation impacts, rail and highway needs.
Developments on the Air Force base included the retirement
of Lt. General Charles L. Johnson II, Commander
Electronics Systems Center, who skillfully guided Hanscom
AFB through the 2005 BRAC process; Lt. General Ted F.
Bowlds has replaced him.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 69
Lexington Housing Authority
ROLE: To provide decent, safe, sanitary, and
affordable housing for low- moderate income
individuals and families. To work with resi-
dents and the community to improve living
standards for the poor.
ELECTED to 5 -year terms: Chair Leona
Martin, Vice Chair Melinda Walker,
Treasurer Nicholas Santosuosso, and
Assistant Treasurer Leo McSweeney.
APPOINTED: Executive Director Ann
Whitney by the Board of Commissioners and
Commissioner Robert Peters, by the
Governor, all other members elected.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Administer 340 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.
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Peters and Leo McSweeney.
Awarded CPA funds to replace windows at Greeley Village
Participating in the state -wide centralized Section 8
Housing Choice voucher waiting list which gives applicants
opportunity to receive vouchers from other communities.
• Local residents are encouraged to apply for affordable
housing. Look for applications and locations of the LHA
developments at www .lexingtonhousingauthority.org.
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 56 dwelling units that are
rented under one -year leases: 37 attached units (10 one -bed-
room, 24 two - bedroom and 3 three - bedroom units in five
developments) and 19 scattered site dwelling units (1 one -
bedroom, 2 three - bedroom, and 10 four - bedroom single -
family homes in addition to 3 two - family, three - bedroom
duplexes). Rental income covers the operating expenses and
capital requirements. No funds come from the town budget.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen for overlapping 3-
year terms: William Hays, Donald Wilson, David Eagle,
Martha Wood, Gerald Howell, and William Kennedy.
Selectmen liaison Norman Cohen. Office Manager Joan
Wall.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• A proposal has been submitted to the Community
Preservation Committee from LexHAB for funds to com-
plete the purchase of 3 two - bedroom condominiums in
Parker Manor for rental to low income families.
• Entered into three leases with new tenants; two leases were
to two - person families and the third was to a family of
four. a
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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 Ken Kreutziger;
Harriet Cohen, Jeri Foutter, William Carlson, Julie Duncan,
Chris Kluchman, Florence Baturin, Mary Haskell, Thomas
Harden, Arthur Katz, Betsey Weiss, Iris Wheaton, Winifred
McGowan, Paul Linton, Martha Wood (LexHAB), Melinda
Walker (Lexington Housing Authority), Greg Zurlo
(Planning Board), Selectman liaison: Norman Cohen,
Conservation Commission liaison: Richard Wolk, Council
on Aging liaison: Betty Borghesam.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Supported efforts to create and adopt an Inclusionary
Zoning bylaw to require an Affordable Housing compo-
nent for all new projects of five or more housing units.
• Developed, printed (with support from the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce), and distributed affordable hous-
ing posters to raise awareness in the community of the
need for affordable housing.
• Coordinated with Belmont and Waltham the allocation of
twenty -two affordable units within Avalon at Lexington
Hills for those with a Lexington preference.
• Participated in workshops on educating citizens about
affordable housing and funding sources for affordable
housing development including the Soft Second Loan pro-
gram.
• Provided a representative to the newly formed Lexington
Emergency Housing Committee that will aid those in
Lexington with acute housing needs.
• Through the Lexington Housing Foundation, completed a
study by the Community Opportunities Group, Inc. to
define the parameters for a Deed Restriction program that
would provide affordable housing in Lexington.
• Produced, printed (with support from the Cambridge
Savings Bank), and distributed a brochure entitled
"Buying & Renting Affordable Housing in Lexington."
• Worked on the development of an application to use CPA
funds for a Lexington Homebuyer Assistance Program
(LHAP), the purpose of which would be to provide loans
for qualified homebuyers seeking affordable housing in
Lexington.
• Promoted a CPA - funded project that would use GIS data
as a means of identifying potential sites and structures for
affordable housing projects.
• Supported providing funds from the WestMetro HOME
Consortium for the LexHAB Parker School Affordable
Housing Project.
• Created a sub - committee to educate the public about
Lexington's revised Accessory Apartment bylaw and to
promote its use.
• Maintained operation of a website at www.Lexington
HousingPartnership.org to identify programs and oppor-
tunities for affordable housing in Lexington.
Seated, from left to right: Tom Harden, Chris Kluchman, Bob Bicknell, Harriet Cohen, Ken
Kreutziger, Mary Haskell. Standing, from left to right: Betsey Weiss, Florence Baturin,
Winifred McGowan, Paul Linton, Iris Wheaton, Melinda Walker, Juli Duncan, Arthur Katz.
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Conservation Commission
ROLE: To admin-
ister and enforce
the Massachusetts
W e t l a n d s
Protection Act
(M.G.L. Ch. 131,
s.40) and the
W e t l a n d
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1011015 $751404
Expenses
Community Development Budget
Personnel
Full Time
2
21111-
Part Time
0
0
Protection Code of "'Because of maternity leave and hiring lags,
the Town of bad 2 full -time staff for only 3 months in
L e x i n g t o n 2006 and 2 months in 2007.
( Chapter 130; for-
merly Lexington General Bylaw Article XXXII); to promote
and develop natural resources; to protect the Town's three
watersheds and associated waterways and wetlands; to
acquire and manage open land for passive recreation; to cre-
ate buffers; and to provide corridors for wildlife. The
Commission's responsibilities include performing site visits;
holding hearings and meetings with applicants, abutters,
property managers, state and town boards, committees, and
subcommittees; issuing permits; 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. Karen Mullins, Director of Community
Development /Conservation Administrator. To replace
Michelle Boissoneault as Conservation Assistant, Adam
Bossi was hired in October 2006.
The Conservation Commission has three sub - committees:
the Land Acquisition Committee, the Stewards Committee,
and the Community Gardens Committee. In addition, the
Commission works closely with the following town com-
mittees: Tree Committee, Bikeway
Committee, Lincoln Park Committee
and Citizens for Lexington
Conservation.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed and acted on 27 Notices of
Intent, 2 Abbreviated Notices of
Resource Area Delineation, 40
Requests for Determinations, 16
Requests for Amendments to Orders of
Conditions, 15 Enforcement
Orders/Violations, 20 Certificates of
Compliance, 1 Extension Permits, and
2 Conservation Restriction drafts. Held
114 public hearings and performed on-
site inspections and monitoring for
these and all other on -going projects.
• Completed a draft master plan for
Hayden Woods Conservation Land
with the assistance of graduate stu-
dents from the Conway School of Landscape Design. The
master plan documents the existing conditions of the
Woods, notes existing problems and opportunities to
improve the ecological, social health and function of the
property. The plan was drafted in a format to be used by
the Commission, Department Staff and Land Stewards as
a template for the creation of master plans for the other
tracts of Lexington's municipal conservation land.
In conjunction with several town committees and the
Recreation Department, the Commission formed the "West
Lexington Greenway Task Force" and received a grant of
$125,000 from the Community Preservation Act for the
completion of the West Lexington Greenway Master Plan.
With the funds, the Task Force retained the services of
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), a landscape archi-
tecture and engineering firm, to complete the master plan-
ning study. The planning effort started in December.
In conjunction with the Recreation Department, the
Commission retained the services of VHB to update
Lexington's out -of -date Open Space and Recreation Plan
(OSRP). The OSRP inventories and documents the town's
public and privately owned open space and recreation
amenities, noting both problem areas and opportunities.
The document will also identify open space and recreation
goals of the community and present a 5 -year action plan
for achieving the goals.
Responded to Unilateral Administrative Order (UAO )
issued to the Town by the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection. The UAO was issued as a result
of the Department of Public Works inadvertently mowing
an area of vegetation within a wetland that had never been
previously mowed. The Commission responded by draft-
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Front row, from left to right: Angela Frick, Joyce Miller- Chair, Stew Kennedy,
Louise Vinci. Back Row, left to right: Duke Bitsko, All Hamilton- vice- chair, Adam
Bossi, David Langsetb, Richard Wolk.
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Conservation Commission continued from previous page
ing a "Meadow Mowing Guide" (with maps and descrip-
tions of fields /meadows on Town conservation land that
have traditionally been mowed to maintain their open
character and other associated values) and issuing a
Negative Determination of Applicability, accepting the
Guide and allowing mowing to proceed for the year.
Assisted the Department of Engineering in the fourth 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, post- construction
stormwater management, and pollution prevention /good
housekeeping for municipal operations. Additionally, it
establishes measurable goals, a 5 -year schedule for achiev-
ing goals, and designating responsible party(ies).
Coauthored a draft Bylaw for Stormwater Management
with the Planning and Engineering Departments.
Made presentations to the Lexington Field and Garden
Club about the Town's conservation lands and League of
Women Voters about residential ecological landscaping.
Monitored permit compliance at the following major sites
(on- going): former Metropolitan State Hospital redevelop-
ment /Avalon Bay Communities Avalon at Lexington Hills,
Brookhaven, Lexington Christian Academy, Starwood
Hotel /aloft and Element Hotels (Sheraton), Pine Meadow
Farm, Patriot Partners (Raytheon), and Lexington
Department Public Works Facility.
Members represented the Conservation Commission to
the following committees: Community Preservation
Committee, Lexington Housing Partnership Committee,
Minuteman Bicycle Advisory Committee, Senior Center
Siting 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 Eagle Scout pro-
jects, including trail improvements and realignment at
Willard's Woods. Coordinated a core group of active Land
Stewards (referred to as Land Steward Directors) to pro-
vide assistance in managing and promoting conservation
areas. Sponsored Paul C. Hellmund, ALSA, director of the
Conway School of Landscape Design, to conduct a pre-
sentation about Greenways at the Annual Spring Land
Stewardship meeting to aid in building support for the
West Lexington Greenway Master Planning project.
• Secured a Department of Conservation and Recreation
Recreational Trails Grant /Challenge Grant, through the
assistance of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, to fund sup-
plies and materials to construct bridges, boardwalks, and
trails at Dunback Meadow, Meagherville and Willards
Woods Conservation Areas, and held Work Days for vol-
unteers 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," often has a severe effect on adjacent brooks
and streams. Runoff from roofs, driveways, and fertilized
lawns are the major causes of stream pollution and flood-
ing because all drainage is directed to the nearest water-
way. To help minimize development effects, especially 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
ROLE: To review and recommend Community Preservation
Act (CPA) projects for open space, affordable housing, his-
toric preservation, and recreation 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 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 will be matched by state
funds in varying proportions (currently 100%). The funds so
raised may be used for the acquisition, creation, and preser-
vation of open space; the acquisition, preservation, rehabili-
tation, and restoration of historic resources; the acquisition,
creation, and preservation of land for recreational use; the
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Seated, left to right: Joel Adler, Marilyn Fenollosa, Betsey
Weiss, and Richard Pagett. Standing, left to right: Leo
McSweeney, Sandra Shaw, Wendy Manz, Richard Wolk,
Norman Cohen, Judy Pearson.
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Community Preservation Committee continued from previous page
acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of commu-
nity 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 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 hous-
ing. The remaining 70% may be applied across these initia-
tives, as well as for acquiring, preserving, and creating land
for recreational use.
Voters approved the CPA at the annual town election in
2006. The first state match was received on October 12,
2007 for $2,556,362. All property- owning residents receive
an annual $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, 2009:
Chair Betsey Weiss (Housing Partnership), Vice -Chair
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:
• Met regularly to review and consider applications for
funding and held two public hearings in 2007 as required
by law.
• Reviewed and recommended 12 projects for consideration
at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Town Meeting
approved all projects: $40,000 for the Center Playfield
drainage engineering study, $367,000 for restoration of
Munroe and the Old Burial Grounds, $18,120 for the
installation of fire - monitoring systems at Lexington's three
historic houses — Buckman Tavern, Hancock - Clarke
House and Munroe Tavern, $10,685 for a new Buckman
Tavern boiler and oil tank, $90,000 for an update and
expansion of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources
Survey of Lexington, $228,404 for window replacements
at Greeley Village, $43,000 for preparation of a historic
structures report for the East Lexington Branch Library
(the Stone Building), $147,130 for Cary Memorial Hall
restoration and rehabilitation as a performance space to
include a feasibility study, black out curtains, and stage
extensions with lighting, $18,360 for implementation of
unifying town signage for the historic houses and Town
Green, $300,000 for the rehabilitation of Douglas House
at 7 Oakland Street into 15 units for brain - injured per-
sons, $125,000 for the West Lexington Greenway
Corridor walking /bike path master plan, and $53,500 for
a Muzzey Condominium structural study.
• Completed a CPC Needs Assessment Report to assist in
project development and analysis.
• Maintained and updated the CPC town website page.
• Hired a part -time Administrative Assistant to assist the
CPC.
• Reviewed 20 projects in preparation of the 2008 Annual
Town Meeting. These projects will be voted on by the CPC
in early 2008 for recommendation to the 2008 Annual
Town Meeting. The projects are the following:
— AFFORDABLE HOUSING including window replace-
ments at Vinebrook Village, survey and define an
Affordable Housing Homebuyer Assistance Program,
purchase of three Parker Manor Condominiums for
affordable housing rental units, and an Affordable
Housing Specialist.
— HISTORIC PRESERVATION — removal and replace-
ment of Belfry Hill trees to preserve Belfry Hill,
restoration of the Hancock - Clarke House, manage-
ment and conservation of the Town archives &
records, conceptual design and expansion study for the
Senior Center, mechanical system upgrade to the old
Harrington School, gutter and window replacements at
Cary Memorial Building and the Town Office Building,
mechanical system upgrade and window replacements
at East Lexington Fire Station, ADA accessible
restrooms with appropriate signage for the Town
Office Building, building use study and renovation
design for the Town Office Building, renovation of the
Stone Building (East Lexington Branch Library), reno-
vation and redesign study of Fire Department
Headquarters, and a fire suppression system for the
Munroe Center for the Arts.
— OPEN SPACE — land acquisition to preserve open
space.
— RECREATION — reconstruction and improvement of
the gatehouse /outlet structure at the Old Reservoir
property and construction of a preschool playground
at the Harrington School.
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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, Peg Enders, John Frey, George Gagliardi,
Marita Hartshorn, Abe Shenker, Mike Tabaczynski, and
Jerry VanHook. Liaisons: Hank Manz, Selectmen; Sandra
Shaw, Recreation; and Richard Canale, Planning. Lifetime
member: Jere Frick.
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 over the entire
Lexington portion.
• Worked with the DPW, identified and prioritized Bikeway
maintenance needs for DPW. Fielded citizens' concerns
about safety, visibility and signage along the Bikeway and
coordinated with DPW to correct problems.
• Helped oversee a contract to study traffic and model
effects of establishing bike / pedestrian lanes on Hartwell
Ave; helped monitor the effects of the creation of those
lanes as a year -long trial, beginning in the fall.
• 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 neighbor-
hoods, this state - grant- funded project resulted in an all -
season trail system connecting Bowman and Clarke
Schools and heretofore separated neighborhoods.
• Received a 2007 grant under the State
Recreational Trails Program for funds for a
trail improvement project in the Lower Vine
Brook and Meagherville conservation areas.
This arrived too late in the fall for any work
to start this year, but the project will com-
mence in spring of 2008. Submitted an appli-
cation for a new RTP grant for trail improve-
ments needed in Willard's Woods, Hayden
Woods and Dunback Meadow.
Continued researching maps and doing site -
walks in Town land and over easements lead-
ing to Town land, particularly near schools, as
part of on -going efforts to identify and devel-
op safe walking and bicycling routes for par-
ents and school children. Organized stake-
holders and initiated planning for the repair of
the barricaded (unsafe) bridge that connects to
the playing fields at Clarke School.
• Following approval for a CPA project to commission a
master plan for the West Lexington Greenway, worked
with Conservation Stewards, the Conservation
Commission and the Recreation Committee to develop
and submit the request for proposals, evaluated proposals
and selected the winning consultant (VHB) in September,
and oversaw the commencement of the master planning.
• Continued coordinating with the Center Committee and
the Historical Society to work out mutually compatible
plans for improvements in the Depot area and near the
center parking lot. In cooperation with DPW and
Recreation Department, succeeded in obtaining approval
for the best placements of ten new bicycle racks provided
(at no cost) under a state program. Several will be placed
in the Center area in spring of 2008.
• Continued outreach to other communities and groups
working to establish bikeways and rails -to- trails conver-
sions, leveraging our lessons learned from the hugely suc-
cessful Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Continued partic-
ipation 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, providing comments on
the draft plan. Participated in the MAPC Transportation
Advisory Committee's Belmont, Waltham, Lexington Sub -
Area study and in the state - sponsored annual bicycling /
pedestrian conference, Moving Together.
• Joined with DPW, Engineering and Conservation in over-
sight of the MWRA's 2007 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.
• Continued to provide close liaison with Conservation
Stewards' work.
Erom left to right: Abe Shenker, Harvey Bingbam, Stew Kennedy, Peggy
Enders, Marita Hartshorn, Sandra Shaw, John Frey, and Mike Tabaczynski.
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Traffic Mitigation Group
ROLE: To coordinate review of traffic- relat-
ed issues resulting from new development
and oversee implementation of mitigation
activities. Working with input from other
town committees, to identify priority areas
for transportation improvements, negotiate
traffic mitigation measures as part of project
review process, and make recommendations
to the Board of Selectmen concerning expen-
ditures for mitigation commitments. To
administer contracts for mitigation projects
and monitor execution of Transportation
Demand Management plans.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen for a length
of term consistent with members' applicable
Board or Committee term length: Judith
Uhrig, Board of Appeals; Richard Canale,
Planning Board; Jeanne Krieger, Board of
Selectmen. Town staff includes Dave
Cannon, Christine McVay, Gail Wagner, and
Susan Yanofsky. Ancillary reviewers: Laura
Cecere, Elaine Dratch, Sudhir Murthy, and
Jerry Van Hook.
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Seated, left to right: Christine McVay and Jeanne Krieger. Standing, left to
right: Gail Wagner, Richard Canale, Jerry Van Hook, Elaine Dratcb, David
Cannon.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hartwell Avenue Striping — Coordinated
study of Hartwell Avenue traffic and held meeting to
inform town committees and property managers of rec-
ommendations resulting from this study. For safety rea-
sons, striping and signage were added creating a designat-
ed pedestrian /bike lane. Impacts on traffic and safety will
be monitored prior to a permanent decision.
• Walkable Community Workshop - Hosted a workshop
conducted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(MAPC). The workshop explored pedestrian obstacles
and possible solutions.
• Discussed the following during the monthly meetings:
Marrett Road /Waltham Street intersection, Massachusetts
Avenue intersections at Maple Street and Pleasant Street,
Avalon Bay at Lexington Square (Metropolitan State rede-
velopment), and Belmont /Lexington/Waltham Study.
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Social Services Department
Expenditures
COA Payroll
FY07
FY06
$1281960
$1141587
COA Expenses
$1641441
$1341802
Youth Services
$ 361888
$ 461535
Developmentally Disabled
$ 14,839
$ 141839
Veterans' Payroll
$ 331853
$ 351358
Veterans' Expenses
$ 181381
$ 221981
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
Part Time
5
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ROLE: To provide a variety of social services including:
direct client services; support and referrals 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
backgrounds. In collaboration with other Town and school
departments, community groups, and government agencies,
the Department identifies areas to provide appropriate pro-
grams and services in a professional manner that respects the
dignity of all individuals served.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Director Lauren
McSweeney, since March 2004.
The Social Services Department is located in the Senior
Center at 1475 Massachusetts Avenue in the Muzzey
Condominium building. In addition to senior - specific ser-
vices, the Department also has a Youth and Family Services
Coordinator, allowing the department to provide services to
resident of all ages. The building is accessible for persons
with disabilities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continued coordination of health, wellness and safety ser-
vices with other Town departments resulting in an inter-
departmental referral system that has improved response
to residents' needs.
• Transitioned from a Senior Health Monitor Program,
which provided limited nursing services for homebound
seniors, to what is now being referred to as the Senior
Health Outreach Program. Overseen by the Social Services
Nurse, this new program combines the efforts of several of
the department's resources in an attempt to:
— Provide outreach, information and referral, and nurs-
ing consultation services for a growing elderly popula-
tion
— Serve as a resource and provide advocacy for seniors
and their families
— Improve the health and safety of frail, homebound
seniors
• Provided outreach and advocacy services to approximate-
ly 2,624 individuals.
• The Adult Supportive Day Care program provided sup-
port and respite for 60 individuals and their families. With
encouragement from the Board of Selectmen and the
Council on Aging Board, the program added a fifth day in
order to provide services to clients Monday through
Friday each week.
• The Senior Tax Work Program enrolled 34 eligible home-
owners. These seniors gave 2,946 hours of service to a
variety of municipal departments in exchange for a reduc-
tion in their real estate tax bill.
• Continued as supporting participants of Central
Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. An average
of 23 people from Lexington are employed and receive
services from this program.
• Worked in cooperation with Minuteman Senior Services
to provide 15,877 Meals on Wheels and 4,504 congregate
meals at the Senior Center.
• Volunteers trained by AARP provided over 300 hours of
service to seniors in need of tax preparation assistance.
• With volunteers trained through Minuteman Senior
Services, provided health benefit counseling to 242 indi-
viduals through the SHINE program.
• Managed Senior Center programs and operations.
Professionals and volunteers led groups organized around
finance, health, physical fitness, fine and applied arts,
poetry, local, national and international government inter-
est groups, current events, dance, music, travel, day trips,
computers, film, history, spirituality, and games.
• Mailed 44,802 monthly newsletters that were collated by
Senior Center volunteers.
• Continued process for recommending families in need of
financial assistance to the Trustees of Public Trusts,
through the Human Services Fund, and to the Fund for
Lexington. Funds from the Human Services Fund are dis-
bursed directly through the Social Services Department,
while Fund for Lexington requests are submitted through
the Department to that Fund's committee for final
approval.
• Provided staff support and coordination to the Council on
Aging Board, the Human Services Committee, the
Commission of Disability, the Friends of the Council on
Aging, the No Place For Hate Committee, the Selectmen's
Tax Exemptions and Abatements Committee, and the
Youth Services Council.
• Presented Arthur Katz with the Minuteman Cane Award
for his many years of outstanding dedication and service
to Lexington. A reception was held in his honor at the
Senior Center.
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Council on Aging
ROLE: As an advisory committee to the Department of
Social Services, recommends 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 Borghesam, Shirley Buck, Bob Edwards, Dan Fenn,
Paul Lapointe, Leo McSweeney, Frieda Oliner, Jane Pagett,
Nicholas Santosuosso, Jane Trudeau.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Presented a report at the Annual Town Meeting encourag-
ing support for funding a conceptual design study for a
two campus Senior Center program. The COA proposed
that the Town engage an architect to assess the feasibility
of accommodating all program for Lexington seniors on
two sites: the Barnes property and the existing Senior
Center in the Muzzey condominiums. Based on work done
by the Selectmen's Senior Center Action Plan Committee
Commission on Disability
ROLE: To ensure that people with disabilities are fully inte-
grated into all aspects of the Town and can fully participate
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, Janet Perry,
and Francine Stieglitz. Staffed by Town Building
Commissioner, Garry Rhodes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provided ongoing feedback about the pilot sidewalk strip
in the Center. Will help assess surface accessibility on the
basis of vibration criteria, rolling resistance, and slip resis-
tance. Collaborated with other Town committees (includ-
ing Design Advisory Committee, Historic Districts
Commission, Lexington Center Committee, Sidewalk
Committee, and Tree Committee) regarding the construc-
tion of this pilot strip.
• Continued dialogue with Town Manager Carl Valente and
DPW about the need to be involved earlier in the project
planning process and how to best facilitate this.
• In conjunction with the Center Committee, conducted a
community walk through the Center using a variety of adap-
tive devices (wheelchairs and walkers) so members could see
the access issues encountered by citizens with disabilities.
• Made a presentation at Town Meeting about the need to
incorporate vibration criteria into evaluation tests of the
in 2006, it was determined that a small -scale study could
be done for approximately $35,000. As that amount was
available from an appropriation made at the 2000 Annual
Town Meeting for this purpose, the request was support-
ed at Town Meeting.
• Supported an appropriation of $40,000 for the purpose of
continuing the successful Senior Service Program that
allows qualified seniors to work for the town in exchange
for a reduction in their tax bill.
• Submitted recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for
their annual goal setting, including recommendations for:
— Timely completion of an evaluation of the White
House property in order to submit a report at the
Annual Town Meeting regarding use of the site for a
two campus Senior Center program.
— Evaluation of transportation services available to
seniors in the community.
Center sidewalks, including the understanding that this
had been part of the agreed upon pilot design.
• Worked with other Town committees and businesses on
projects concerning access issues. Awarded commendation
certificates to several businesses for making good access
accommodations.
• Met with DPW and CPC to prioritize projects within the
CPC and building envelope budgets. Agreed upon bath-
room accessibility and signage within the Town Office
Building as being the first priority.
• Continued to develop plans for future changes by priori-
tizing the list of public buildings that still need to be reno-
vated for ADA compliance, focusing on safe entry, paths
of travel, and restroom access, so that all Town Public
buildings will be fully accessible.
• Continued collaboration with Town Engineer to make
Cary Hall, especially the Bird Room, more accessible and
to improve the sound system for hearing impaired citizens.
• Continued to investigate how to balance the needs of the
disabled with historical preservation concerns.
• Discussed the need to become part of the approval check-
off process for applications for Common Victualler
Licenses and building permits.
• Defined the Commission's challenges for the future as
being: 1.) Disability advocacy and education in order to
raise Lexington's consciousness about the rights of the dis-
abled to ensure full and seamless inclusion for all citizens
in town events, programs, and projects; 2.) The promotion
of universal design principles for all town construction
projects in order to help town become more welcoming to
all citizens and visitors.
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Human Services Committee
ROLE: To review the provision of social services to citizens
of Lexington and to assess their adequacy, and to make pol-
icy and program recommendations 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, Lea Gardiner Elkin,
Barbara Ciampa, and Norman Cohen (Selectmen Liaison).
Staffed by Social Services Director, Lauren McSweeney.
HIGHLIGHTS:
In 2007 the Committee moved away from its recent role of
developing needs assessment studies and making recommen-
dations to the Selectmen, instead focusing its attention on
actively supporting services that meet identified needs of
Lexington youth and families.
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, Adult Advisors Beverley Kelley, Maria Kostorizos,
Douglas Lucente, Sean Maloney,
APPOINTED by LYC Chair: President Kate Wilson, Vice -
President Joey Hankins, Secretary, Amanda Ting, and
Treasurer Devin Shaw. Team Captains, Rachel Villari, Greg
Johnson, Jaclyn Harvell, Eric Simmons, Youth Members;
Brandon Battite, Alicia DiFronzo, Lauren Heyda, Lilli
Janney, Garrett Johnson, Ana Kouri, Ned Lehman, Ian
Lyons, David Maestri, Graham Marvin, Audrey
McCullough, Mark McCullough, Ryan McNabb, Cameron
McNeil, Rachel McNeil, Luke Politi, Seth Politi, John
Reviewed and implemented specific recommendations in
the HSC 2006 "Disconnected Persons Study," including
transportation needs of students and the development of a
printed and online "Community Resource Guide."
Sponsored a presentation to Town Meeting on "Youth
Service Needs in Lexington" by the Planning and Advocacy
Task Force.
Researched youth services in six surrounding communities
and reviewed the various models for delivery of youth and
family services offered in adjacent towns.
Recommended to the Selectmen that the goal for next year
is "to establish a town youth services department."
Advised and consulted with the Town Manager and Assistant
Town Manager on hiring the director of the Social Services
Department and plans to re- structure the department.
Sponsored the Lexington Youth Forum — "Stressed and
Under Pressure — Surviving Adolescence in Lexington."
Rancatore, Ben Smith, Amy Solomon, Alex Sullivan,
Andrew Walsh, Craig Wood
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Cared for the LYC Island by planting flowers and doing
the spring and fall clean up.
• Delivered Thanksgiving turkeys to Lexington Families in
Need.
• Held December Toy Drive for children of need in
Lexington.
• Served COA Holiday Dinners in December.
• Visited Elementary Schools in the fall to read to children
and help with classroom activities.
• Participated in Patriot's Day Festivities in Cary Hall for
the Outstanding Youth Award.
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Cary Memorial Library
ROLE: To
provide the
Lexington
community
with materi-
als, resources,
and services
that promote
lifelong learn-
Expenditures
FY07
FY06
$114631664
$114061782
Payroll
Expenses
$ 4421508
$ 3471692
Personnel
Full Time
25
25
Part Time
24
24
Circulation
6171194
6411940
ing and cul-
tural enrichment; to provide collections in a variety of for-
mats to a culturally and educationally diverse population;
and to provide a knowledgeable, responsible staff to facili-
tate 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, con-
sisting 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 Norman
Cohen, Tom Diaz, Jeanne Krieger, Helen Cohen and
Howard Jaffee, Vice Chairman.
State Certification and Library Funding
Cary Memorial Library achieved certification status for fis-
cal year 2007 and was eligible to receive the entire amount
of state aid, which was $42,330.
By Massachusetts law, must spend 13% of its total budget
on collections or risk a reduction in or total loss of state
funding. In FY07, Cary Library spent 14% of its total oper-
ating budget on the Library's collections, which resulted in
the maximum state aid award. The total expended was
$3001519. Of that amount, the Town contributed $89,903,
or 30% of the resources needed to fund the collection. The
remaining 70% came from private sources, fines and fees.
Materials expenditures that fall below 10.4% result in a loss
of certification and state funding. Decertification usually
results in the lack of interlibrary loan service. Additionally,
cardholders may lose borrowing privileges in other towns.
Although there is a waiver process in place for parts 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 FY07,
these sources accounted for $210,616. A most significant
private source of funding is the Trustees' endowment, which
was valued at $969,055 as of September 2007. The endow-
ment is down significantly from $2,082,000 accrued before
the building renovation. With the endowment less robust
than it was in the past, the Library's ability to generate non -
tax revenue to meet the 13% standard has become increas-
ingly difficult. Although private contributions, including
gifts from the Friends and the Cary Memorial Library
Foundation, have grown in importance, the ultimate respon-
sibility to meet certification requirements rests with the
Town.
East Lexington Branch Library
The East Branch Library, located in the Stone Building at
735 Massachusetts Avenue, closed to the public on August
211 2007 due to a serious flood problem. A decision was
made by the Trustees on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 to
keep the Branch closed until all information related to its
repair has been evaluated.
The struggle to maintain collections, provide staff, and deliv-
er suitable hours of operation combined with a deteriorating
building has created a dilemma for service delivery at the
Branch Library. At the same time, the Town Capital
Expenditures Committee has discussed the need for serious
repairs and upgrades which would ensure the building's con-
tinued use as a public facility. Because care for the historic
structure is the responsibility of the Town, a request was
made to the Community Preservation Committee for funds
to conduct a comprehensive report on building conditions.
The Community Preservation Committee made a recom-
mendation to Town Meeting that $43,000 be appropriated
to conduct a study of the building that would include a
structural, preservation, mechanical and building code
analysis. With funding approved, the project was already in
process when the building flooded. The Trustees expect to
use the results of the study to assemble data needed to make
their decision on future use rather than immediately repair
damage caused by the flood. The building continued to be
closed through the end of the calendar year 2007.
Although the Stone Building is the responsibility of the
Town, according to the deed Ellen Stone delivered to the
town upon the sale of the building, the Trustees have author-
ity over the use of the building. The Trustees are interested
in identifying alternative uses of the building that would fol-
low the guidelines established by Ellen Stone. An invitation
for proposals will be offered to the community and these
proposals will be evaluated at a public hearing. There is no
specific timeline for the ultimate decision since there is no
information available yet on the study delivery.
The Trustees will make their decision, in collaboration with
the Selectmen and Town Manager, once community propos-
als have been evaluated and the results of the study have
been delivered.
continued on next page
Page 80 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Cary Memorial Library continued from previous page
Adult and Young Adult Services
• Reference librarians answered more than 3,000 questions
per month, an average that has remained steady since
2006. The busiest time continues to be Sunday afternoon.
• More than 4,600 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. In total, there were 200 deliveries to 34 people.
• Young Adult programming continued to be an essential
part of teen services with 13 programs offered this year
including the annual Halloween Ball, Open Mic night as
part of National Poetry Week, a Games Day, several
Dance Dance Revolution programs, films on school half -
days, a Harry Potter film festival, and an A Cappella Jam.
Membership in the Teen Advisory Board, has increased
50% since 2006 to 36 members. Circulation of teen books
increased 28% from 2006 to 2007.
• With funds from the Cary Memorial Library Foundation,
the library purchased 13 new databases for patrons to
access from home: ABC /Clio's World Geography,
American History, American Government, America at
War, the Encyclopedia Judaica, Science Resource Center,
Marquis Who's Who, Mergent Online, Books In Print,
Historical New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the
Proquest Obituaries Index, and the Lexington
Minuteman. It also purchased Westlaw for use in the
library. These are in addition to databases begun in 2006.
• During National Library Week, the library focused on
poetry with a number of poetry readings both by poets
and those wishing to share their favorite poems. Favorite
Holdings Information
poems submitted by the public were on display through-
out the library during the month of April.
• Study rooms were used 3,618 times, or an average of 301
per month.
Circulation Department
• Circulated 349,342 items from the adult and young adult
collections.
Registered 2,287 new library patrons.
Added the capability for library patrons to reserve museum
passes from home via the library's website, www.caryli-
brary.org. These online museum pass reservations now
account for over 70% of all museum pass bookings.
Introduced the "Read It Now" browsing collection of
popular fiction and non fiction titles.
Resource sharing among Minuteman Library Network
libraries continued to be an essential part of library ser-
vice. In FY07, Lexington loaned 33,208 items to other
network libraries (a 6.7% increase over 2006) and bor-
rowed 63,973 items from those network libraries (a 1%
increase over 2006).
Children's Services
• Circulated 292,598 juvenile items, 46% of the Library's
total circulation. Additions to the Children's Room collec-
tion included 3,888 books and 889 audio - visual items as
well as 1,181 items selected from donations to the Friends
of Cary Memorial Library.
• Children's Room staff answered 6,783 reference questions,
registered 820 new borrowers, mounted 81 topical book
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 81
Adult
FY0 8 FY0 7
Children's
FY0 8 FY0 7
Total
FY0 8 FY0 7
Books
1341267
1351615
741541
771510
2081808
2131125
Print Periodicals
785
791
113
117
898
90 8
Audio
71310
71563
21620
21799
91930
101362
Videocassettes /DVDs
61553
61363
21099
21471
81652
81834
Downloadable audio
(available through OPAL )
N.A.
11813
N. A.
297
N.A.
21110
Materials in Electronic Format
19
23
302
218
321
241
Materials in Microform
71394
71468
0
0
71394
71468
Miscellaneous (e.g. kits, framed
art work, puppets, slide sets,
films, filmstrips)
11583
66
164
165
11747
231
Totals
157,911
1591702
791839
83,577
237,750
243,279
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 81
Cary Memorial Library continued from previous page
displays, created 101 press releases, 29 children's program
brochures and flyers, and 12 children's book lists.
841 patrons used the Children's Room Internet terminal,
and 2,225 used the children's CD -ROM games terminals.
14,674 patrons attended 313 children's programs. There
were 1,482 participants in the 2007 Summer Reading
Program, during which children and their families report-
ed spending 28,990 hours reading.
A wide range of special events were presented for infants
through elementary school -age students and their families
and teachers, including preschool storytimes for babies
through 6 year -olds, sing -a -long programs, craft pro-
grams, book discussions, movies, preschool and elemen-
tary class visits, workshops in creative writing, poetry
writing, knitting, yoga, and Ukrainian egg decorating, live
animal shows, Dance Dance Revolution programs, dra-
matic and storytelling performances, the Library's sixth
annual Truck Day, and the Children's Department's thir-
teenth annual "Best Books for Young Children" in- service
workshop for preschool teachers and childcare providers.
Technology
• Wireless internet access, already available in the main
library, was added to the East Lexington branch library. A
new managed switch was installed to increase patron
access to wired ports; these ports are now available under
every large study table in addition to in every small study
room in the library.
• Through the generosity of the Cary Memorial Library
Foundation, audiovisual equipment was installed in the
Learning Center for showing films and digital presenta-
tions. There were over 300 meetings and events held in the
library at which audiovisual equipment was used.
• The library added circulating portable devices to the col-
lection. Patrons may now borrow a DVD player, a CD
player, or a tape cassette player for use in the library.
• There were 15,448 visits to the library's website,
www.carylibrary.org, from PCs outside the library. This
represents an increase of more than 17% over the 2006 fig-
ure, due in large part to a redesign of the library's home
page that now features prominent links to some of the most
popular remote - access databases and other digital services.
• The library received an average of 2,227 telephone calls per
month for reference assistance, circulation services, and
museum pass reservations. This represents an increase of
more than 18% over telephone service provided in 2006.
Personnel
• Reference /Local History Librarian Jean Kelly resigned and
Linda Carroll joined the staff in this position. One full
time and two part time vacancies were filled. John Hilton,
who has worked in the Circulation Department for twen-
ty -eight years, earned his MLS degree.
Friends of Cary Memorial Library
• Contributed nearly $15,000 to the adult book and audio-
visual budget and Children's Room programs and also
helped renew the movie performance license that enables
the library to show popular feature films enjoyed by all
age groups. The semi - annual sales of gently used books
continue to generate most of these much - appreciated
funds. A special fundraiser, the Sleuth Soiree with nine
well -known mystery authors, produced additional funds.
• Purchased museum passes and discounts.
• Sponsored several special author programs and hosted the
ever - popular film /discussion series.
• Coordinated the efforts of 130 volunteers who worked
over 3,800 hours to help the library run more smoothly
and deliver materials to residents who are unable to come
into the library. Betsy Allen and Linda Cohen continue to
oversee this invaluable program.
Cary Memorial Library Foundation
• Fundraising activities enabled the transfer of over
$121,000 during FY07 to fund materials, databases, pro-
grams, building campaign projects, and endowment sup-
plementation.
• Worked with staff to plan and publicize National Library
Week programs.
• Supported the "India Day" festivities, including multime-
dia presentations, food tastings, and a replica of a wedding
mandap.
LEXINGTON
300TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
The 300th is coming! The 300th is coming!
Steering Committee: Susan Rockwell srrockwell@
juno.com; Cindy Savage savagefamily @rcn.com;
Richard Kollen kollen @comcast.net; Donna Hooper
DHOOPER @ci.lexington.ma.us
The year 2013 will mark the 300th anniversary of the
founding of Lexington and a new committee is being
formed to help plan the year -long celebration. The
Committee is soliciting contact with other Town groups
interested in planning and participating in the town -
wide celebration of this important event.
A Steering Committee, whose members are seeking
approval from the Board of Selectmen, is being formed.
All interested groups are eligible to have a liaison to the
Steering Committee and should contact any of the cur-
rent leaders listed above. Many ideas are currently being
considered and more submissions are encouraged.
Page 82 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Recreation
ROLE: To plan
Expenditures,"
FY07
FY06
and administer
public play-
Payroll
$4981235
$4961697
grounds and recre-
Expenses
$866819
Full Time
5
5
Seasonal/
175
175
Part Time
0
0
ROLE: To plan
Expenditures,"
FY07
FY06
and administer
public play-
Payroll
$4981235
$4961697
grounds and recre-
Expenses
$866819
$928 109
ational facilities in
Personnel
the Town and to
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; however, the Recreation
Enterprise Fund does transfer $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 $34,400
Rick DeAngelis,
towards 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 129,045 participants through recreational pro-
grams and Pine Meadow Golf Course.
• Increased numbers of participants in Pre - School, Youth
and Teen programs, Adult Gym, programs at the Town
Pool, Summer Camps and Clinic programs. Increased
numbers of Recreation programs offered, swimming hours
at pool and Old Reservoir, and number of volunteers
assisting with Recreation programs and activities.
• Permitted 44,715 hours on ball fields, and updated Field
Use and Permitting Policy for all user groups.
• Increased the number of Tennis Passes sold, Permit Hours
on Tennis Courts (12,666), the number of volunteer hours
( 6,518 ), the total number of recreation programs, lessons
and activities offered to residents (460).
• Capital Monies were appropriated at the 2007 Town
Meeting to fund:
— Tennis Practice Board at Center installed in summer
2007.
— Town Pool Infrastructure Study begun in July 2007.
— Installation of new, up -to -date playground and equip-
ment at Center. Project completed in November 2006.
• Completion of greenside bunker reconstruction on the
first, fifth and sixth holes at Pine Meadows and fairway
bunker on first hole. In addition, finished various other
Pine Meadows projects including drainage improvements,
irrigation upgrades, tree planting and pruning and club-
house maintenance and replacement.
• Development of various new programs and continuation
of existing 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 programs
for children, and Youth and Adult Tennis Tournaments.
• Obtained certification of Aquatics Staff in the new Red
Cross Standards for Lifeguards and Professional Rescuers,
and obtained certification of non - aquatics staff in the new
Red Cross First Aid and CPR standards.
• 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, 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 USTA Tennis in the Parks Grant to promote
community tennis programs.
• Received Junior NBA /WNBA grant through National
Recreation and Park Association providing instructional
materials for players, coaches and officials in the Town
Basketball Clinic and League.
• Received Daniels Fund Grant to assist with the training of
volunteer youth sports coaches.
• Sponsored evening Adult Indoor Soccer and Basketball at
Diamond Middle School, Adult basketball and jogging
and Family Night Gym at the LHS field house. Facilitated
the summertime Nike Field Hockey Camp and Boys
Lacrosse Camp at Lincoln Park.
Recreation appreciates the many partnerships that have been
developed to better serve the recreational needs of our citi-
zens. 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, Minuteman Regional High, and other Town
Departments, such as the School, Library, Conservation and
DPW.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 83
Tourism Committee
ROLE: To improve
Expenditures FY07 FY06
the quality of the Liberty Ride
Lexington tourist
experience for both
visitors and the
Town by coordi-
Personnel
nating the efforts
of State, regional,
and local organiza- "All expenditures for the Liberty Ride were
tions. covered by operating- revenue and dona-
tions. There was no cost to the taxpayers.
APPOINTED by
the Board of Selectmen: Chair Dawn McKenna, Susan Bennett,
Mary Jo Bohart, Kerry Brandin, Richard Canale, Bebe Fallick,
John Ott, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Lou Sideris; Mary Jo Bohart
was appointed in the fall to represent the Chamber of
Commerce; Richard Pagett continued to serve as Selectmen liai-
son until March when his term as Selectmen ended; Selectmen
liaison Peter Kelley; Liberty Ride Program Coordinator and
Director of Battle Green Guides Masha Traber.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Town Meeting recognized the importance of tourism in
Lexington by formally appointing a permanent Tourism
Committee as a by -law committee. Previously, the
Tourism Committee was an advisory committee to the
Board of Selectmen. As an advisory committee it could be
terminated at any time. Although the committee had infor-
mally reported to Town Meeting each year, absent perma-
nent approval, regular reports were not guaranteed. The
charge and structure of the committee remains largely
unchanged. We commend Town Meeting for recognizing
Lexington's unique place in history and the role Tourism
can serve in the economic development of the community.
• This spring a joint training session was held with guides
from all sites open to tourists throughout the town. This
facilitated understanding between the services Lexington
has to offer to tourists and provided some mutual under-
standing of goals between organizations. We hope to con-
tinue this in the future.
Operated the fifth season of the Liberty Ride at a surplus.
The bus contract was put out to bid, and MLTS, the orig-
inal contractor was not the successful bidder. A new six
year contract was awarded to Joseph's Limousine who
worked diligently to ensure a smooth transition. The Ride
now operates from Memorial Day Weekend through at
least Columbus Day in October.
With the new flat rate contract, the Town was able to
obtain an authentic trolley as the vehicle for the Liberty
Ride. Since the contractor was required to provide a new
trolley, it was possible to customize the vehicle. The brand
new trolley arrived in July, complete with wooden seats,
brass rails, a gong, a separate seat for the tour guide, and
painted to our specifications. The Liberty Ride also began
selling water with a customized label, providing a unique
souvenir opportunity for the tourists
Implemented a pilot program which allowed visitors who
purchased a Liberty Ride ticket to also visit one Historical
Society house at no additional charge. Between April and
October 1,852 ticket holders took advantage of this com-
bination ticket. This rate of success far exceeded expecta-
tions, and a review is being conducted to include all sites
as part of the Liberty Ride ticket.
Obtained CPA funding to implement a new signage program
throughout the town to welcome visitors, and to direct dri-
vers to the Town's historic sites, attractions and parking. As
part of the approval process, we were asked by the Historic
Districts Commission to help reduce the number of signs in
Lexington Center. Several committees worked to complete
an inventory of signage in Lexington Center. Between
Harrington Road and Woburn Street 333 street signs were
identified. Worked with the town departments, obtained
consensus to remove over 100 signs. A new policy regarding
both municipal and private signage in Lexington Center was
developed and approved by the Selectmen.
Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Committee
ROLE: To continue the cultural exchanges, which began in
1966, between Lexington residents and the town of Dolores
Hidalgo. These cities were linked because each has the dis-
tinction of being the birthplace of their 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, Lexington received Dr Amador Alvarez, his wife,
Chelo, and their daughters, Paulina and Erandi. The fam-
ily was treated to trips to Boston, Rockport and Salem, a
band concert with picnic supper in Lexington, a visit to
the Heritage Museum, and a traditional Fourth of July
cook out at the home of Bill and Ellie Noz.
In September, Bill and Ellie Noz, together with Steve and
Linda Curran visited Dolores Hidalgo for Mexico's
Independence Day. Festivities included a reception at the
town hall hosted by the mayor where they received gifts of
local products and ceramics. Several home - hosted meals, a
trip to the colonial city of San Luis Potosi and concerts by
the University of Guanajuato youth and adult symphony
orchestras completed a very busy week.
Page 84 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Payroll
$30,611''
$ 25,723
Expenses
$64,063"
$ 69,883
Seasonal
6
15
ROLE: To improve
Expenditures FY07 FY06
the quality of the Liberty Ride
Lexington tourist
experience for both
visitors and the
Town by coordi-
Personnel
nating the efforts
of State, regional,
and local organiza- "All expenditures for the Liberty Ride were
tions. covered by operating- revenue and dona-
tions. There was no cost to the taxpayers.
APPOINTED by
the Board of Selectmen: Chair Dawn McKenna, Susan Bennett,
Mary Jo Bohart, Kerry Brandin, Richard Canale, Bebe Fallick,
John Ott, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Lou Sideris; Mary Jo Bohart
was appointed in the fall to represent the Chamber of
Commerce; Richard Pagett continued to serve as Selectmen liai-
son until March when his term as Selectmen ended; Selectmen
liaison Peter Kelley; Liberty Ride Program Coordinator and
Director of Battle Green Guides Masha Traber.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Town Meeting recognized the importance of tourism in
Lexington by formally appointing a permanent Tourism
Committee as a by -law committee. Previously, the
Tourism Committee was an advisory committee to the
Board of Selectmen. As an advisory committee it could be
terminated at any time. Although the committee had infor-
mally reported to Town Meeting each year, absent perma-
nent approval, regular reports were not guaranteed. The
charge and structure of the committee remains largely
unchanged. We commend Town Meeting for recognizing
Lexington's unique place in history and the role Tourism
can serve in the economic development of the community.
• This spring a joint training session was held with guides
from all sites open to tourists throughout the town. This
facilitated understanding between the services Lexington
has to offer to tourists and provided some mutual under-
standing of goals between organizations. We hope to con-
tinue this in the future.
Operated the fifth season of the Liberty Ride at a surplus.
The bus contract was put out to bid, and MLTS, the orig-
inal contractor was not the successful bidder. A new six
year contract was awarded to Joseph's Limousine who
worked diligently to ensure a smooth transition. The Ride
now operates from Memorial Day Weekend through at
least Columbus Day in October.
With the new flat rate contract, the Town was able to
obtain an authentic trolley as the vehicle for the Liberty
Ride. Since the contractor was required to provide a new
trolley, it was possible to customize the vehicle. The brand
new trolley arrived in July, complete with wooden seats,
brass rails, a gong, a separate seat for the tour guide, and
painted to our specifications. The Liberty Ride also began
selling water with a customized label, providing a unique
souvenir opportunity for the tourists
Implemented a pilot program which allowed visitors who
purchased a Liberty Ride ticket to also visit one Historical
Society house at no additional charge. Between April and
October 1,852 ticket holders took advantage of this com-
bination ticket. This rate of success far exceeded expecta-
tions, and a review is being conducted to include all sites
as part of the Liberty Ride ticket.
Obtained CPA funding to implement a new signage program
throughout the town to welcome visitors, and to direct dri-
vers to the Town's historic sites, attractions and parking. As
part of the approval process, we were asked by the Historic
Districts Commission to help reduce the number of signs in
Lexington Center. Several committees worked to complete
an inventory of signage in Lexington Center. Between
Harrington Road and Woburn Street 333 street signs were
identified. Worked with the town departments, obtained
consensus to remove over 100 signs. A new policy regarding
both municipal and private signage in Lexington Center was
developed and approved by the Selectmen.
Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Committee
ROLE: To continue the cultural exchanges, which began in
1966, between Lexington residents and the town of Dolores
Hidalgo. These cities were linked because each has the dis-
tinction of being the birthplace of their 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, Lexington received Dr Amador Alvarez, his wife,
Chelo, and their daughters, Paulina and Erandi. The fam-
ily was treated to trips to Boston, Rockport and Salem, a
band concert with picnic supper in Lexington, a visit to
the Heritage Museum, and a traditional Fourth of July
cook out at the home of Bill and Ellie Noz.
In September, Bill and Ellie Noz, together with Steve and
Linda Curran visited Dolores Hidalgo for Mexico's
Independence Day. Festivities included a reception at the
town hall hosted by the mayor where they received gifts of
local products and ceramics. Several home - hosted meals, a
trip to the colonial city of San Luis Potosi and concerts by
the University of Guanajuato youth and adult symphony
orchestras completed a very busy week.
Page 84 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
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, Associate member John
Rosenberg.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• As part of our 2006 -2007 season, our first program for
2007 was held in January at The National Heritage
Museum. The program was called The Human Family and
featured Ellen Kushner, the host of WGBH radio's Sight
and Sound.
Town Celebrations Committee
ROLE: To plan
Expenditures FY07 FY06
and carry out Expenses $71240 $251000
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: Co- Chairman Suzanne Barry, Co- Chairman
Robert Tracey, 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, Marion Snow. Selectmen Liaison: George
Burnell
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Patriots' Day, Monday, April 16,
2007
Due to a spring storm with significant wind
and rainfall, and upon consultation with local
public safety officials, the outside events for
Patriots' Day including the Reenactments of
both Paul Revere's Ride and the Battle of
Lexington, along with the Morning and
Afternoon Parades were canceled. The Lions
Club Road Race was run as planned. The
Morning Ceremonies that were to be held on
the Battle Green were moved inside to Cary
Hall.
Micaela Atkins & Mika Edgerly, Senior Class
Officers at Lexington High School served as
Co- Masters of Ceremonies for the Patriots'
Day Morning Ceremonies. They were assisted
by John Ott, Director of the National
Heritage Museum. Serving as the Spirit of 76
for the ceremonies were: Shannon Woods,
• The first program of our 2007 -2008 season was held at
the Cary Hall in September. The topic was the Mystery of
the Violin with Joseph Silverstein, the former concertmas-
ter of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
• In October, former ABC World News Tonight anchor and
Emerson college professor, Carole Simpson spoke on the
Changing World of News.
Our aim continues to be to bring to Lexington a range of
cultural experiences which might not otherwise be available.
We welcome suggestions for future programming.
Fife; Dina Tyson, Drummer and Ryan Woodhouse, Flag
Bearer. Rev. Peter Meek, Senior Minister at Hancock United
Church of Christ gave the invocation and benediction.
Lexington High School Student William Goldie accompa-
nied by the Lexington High School Band sang the National
Anthem. The following awards were presented:
— Daniel Harris received the Cecil K. Harris award from
the Lexington Minute Men Company.
— The Prince Estabrook Memorial project received the
Dan H. Fenn, Jr. /Lexington Minute Men Company
award.
— Karen Packard of Wales Copy Center received the
William P. Fitzgerald award from the Town
Celebrations Committee.
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Front Row (Left to Right) JoAnne Granger, Sandy Podgorski, Jean Coates, Sally
Fisher, Suzie Barry; Back Row (Left to Right) Henry Murphy, Bill Mix, Bob
Tracey, Paul Jenkins, George Burnell.
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— Kristina Hankins, Eric King & Eric Eid- Reiner were
presented with the 2007 Youth Recognition award.
— Arthur Katz received the 2007 Minuteman Cane
award.
— Beverly Kelley was presented the 2007 White Tricorn
Hat by John Mungo, President of the Lexington Lions
Club.
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2007
Chief Marshal Robert Tracey, US Army (Korean War), his
aides, and members of VFW Post #3007 led the Memorial
Day Parade was led. Members of the Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts assisted with wreath laying at: Westview Cemetery,
Munroe Cemetery, The Lexington Police Department
Memorial in front of the Police Station, the Korean/Vietnam
War Monument at Cary Hall; The VFWIWWII Memorial
and The Soldier's Monument near the Visitor's Center, The
Olde Burying Ground and at The Revolutionary War
Monument on the Battle Green. Reverend Peter Meek,
Senior Minister at Hancock United Church of Christ gave
the invocation and benediction. Lexington High School
Student William Goldie, accompanied by the Lexington
High School Band, sang the National Anthem. Lexington
High School Senior Class Officers read General Logan's
Orders of the Day and recited the Gettysburg Address.
Jeanne Krieger, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen read the
Greetings from the State. Brigadier General Select Doc Warr
of Hanscom Air Force Base gave the address of the day.
• Veterans Day — Thursday, November 11, 2007
John Clary, US Air Force & US Army - Korean War served as
Chief Marshal of the parade. He was assisted by aides from
VFW Post #3007. Lexington High School Student Alex
Parrish accompanied by the Lexington High School Band
sang the National Anthem. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dennis
Kitterman of Hanscom Air Force Base offered the invocation
and benediction. Members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
assisted with wreath laying at: The Korean/Vietnam War
Monument at Cary Hall; The VFW/WWII Memorial and
The Soldier's Monument near the Visitor's Center; The
Revolutionary War Monument and The POW /MIA
Memorial on the Battle Green. Jeanne Krieger, Chairman of
the Board of Selectmen, read the Greetings from the State.
Colonel Thomas J. Schluckebier, Commander of the 66th
Air Base Wing at Hanscom Air Force Base gave the address
of the day.
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 ser-
vices; when stipulated by the Selectmen, to monitor and
evaluate compliance of any Lexington contracted Public,
Education, and Government Access Corporation; to oversee
any network which includes municipal and /or school build-
ings; to help set Town regulations and review applications
to the Town for wired and wireless communications and
data services; and to advise the Selectmen and other Town
officials on managing the Town's growing information-han -
dling needs and any supporting networks.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chair Jeanne Canale
(administrative operations), David Becker (technology and
access initiative; contract negotiations), David Buczkowski
(legal and regulations; contract negotiations), Edmond Vail
III (wireless and business), Jim Gonzalez (wireless and access
corporation evaluation and coordination), Maria Kieslich
(marketing, financial review and project planning), Linda
Roemer (access corporation evaluation and contract negoti-
ations), John Rommelf anger (Wi -Fi Initiative) . Selectmen
liaison: George Burnell
HIGHLIGHTS:
(LexMedia) Town of Lexington Public,
Educational and Governmental (PEG) Access
Provider Annual Performance Evaluation
• Monitored LexMedia's performance in the year following
its first formal annual evaluation. Several of the major
issues identified during this first evaluation were addressed.
As the Committee conducted the second annual evaluation,
changes in LexMedia's leadership promise great improve-
ment in public access television in Lexington.
Wireless
• Reviewed three wireless facility applications for compliance
with Town bylaws. The Subcommittee submitted a favorable
Letter of Opinion for the completed 397 Lowell St applica-
tion to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The initial 313 Marrett
Road proposal was not followed up and the 3 Meriam St.
facility is still in process. At the request of the ZBA, the
Subcommittee prepared a listing of all known cellular instal-
lations. The Wireless Bylaws Update Project continued with
meetings held with the Planning, Engineering, DAC and
Town Clerk; ZBA to explain the recommended changes.
Wi -Fi Initiative -The Communications Advisory Committee
has prepared a report for the Board of Selectmen on the sub-
ject of Wi -Fi (wireless local area networks). The report is
currently at revision two and under review.
Comcast I- Net - Comcast has proposed an amendment to
their license to provide an annual fee to the Town in lieu of
I -Net responsibilities.
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Lexington Council for the Arts
ROLE: To grant awards supporting local arts, humanities,
and interpretive projects. Lexington is one of the common-
wealth's 329 local cultural councils partnered with the
Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency with an
annual appropriation from the legislature. The mission of
the local council is to promote and fund community cul-
tural activities improving the quality of life for Lexington
citizens.
In 2007 the MCC allotted Lexington $4,320. Requests for
grants tripled that amount. The demand is greater than the
Council's resources. Grants did support cultural field trips
for children from elementary schools through the PASS pro-
gram (Performance Arts Students Series) subsidizing the cost
of admission. Through this program, administered by the
Lexington Arts Council, young people attended concerts by
the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a theater performance, as
well as a cultural project at the National Heritage Museum.
A master class and workshop at the Minuteman Regional
High School was also partially funded.
Arts Council awards went to the Lexington Historical
Society for a train exhibit at the Depot, a program of choral
music for elders by the Lexington Pops Chorus and a young
peoples concert by the Lexington Symphony Orchestra. The
Council continues to confer with the Cary Library commit-
tee on a work of public art, partially underwritten by the
LAC Patrons Funds.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Barbara
Ciampa, Corresponding Secretary Janet Post, Recording
Secretary Louis Cady- Fernandes, Treasurer Mary Trometer.
A full complement of members was reached this year with
Jonathan Cue, Jan Goplerud, Jackie Hawkinson, Bill
Janovitz, Zoe Perry Wood, Myron Rosenblum and Sirarpi
Heghinian Walzer
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Full voting membership achieved.
• Participation in Discovery Day and Fall Craft Show pro-
moting grants availability. Distributed new Brochure and
Posters.
• Establishment of LAC Web Site.
Acted on Grant requests in cooperation with MCC.
• Continued representation on Cary Library Donor Art.
• Administered the Ella Lou Dimmock Fund Prize for Vocal
Excellence to Timothy Parsons for outstanding high
school vocal artist.
• Consulted with Lisa Perry Wood on Fundraising.
• Ongoing contact with Town Hall Signage Committee on
disposition of art displays.
• Representation on the Arts Walk Committee.
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From left to right: Barbara Ciampa, Chair; Myron Rosenblum, Mary Trometer, Janet Post, Zoe
Perry Wood, Jan Goplerud, Louise Cady - Fernandes, Sirarpi Hegbimian Walzer. Not pictured:
Jackie Hawkinson, Jonathan Cue, Bill Janovitz.
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Appropriation Committee
ROLE: To advise
the Town and
Town Meeting on
all fiscal matters.
Expenditures
Expenses
FY07
FY06
$13000
$848
APPOINTED by the Moderator for overlapping 3 -year
terms: Chair Alan Levine, Vice Chair Deborah Brown, John
Bartenstein, Rod Cole, Richard Eurich, Pam Hoffman,
David Kanter (resigned as of July), Michael Kennealy, and
Eric Michelson. As of July, Susan McLeish was appointed to
the Committee. In July, Rod Cole succeeded Deborah Brown
as Vice Chair. Rob Addelson, Assistant Town Manager for
Finance /Town Comptroller, ex- officio member.
2007 Annual Town Meeting
Supported the following:
• Art. 17. By a vote of 6 -3, to accept state statutes permit-
ting (a) the payment of an annual supplemental allowance
for each dependent child to an employee forced to take
early retirement because of an injury sustained while
working for the Town, and (b) the payment of an annual
allowance to each dependent child of an employee who
has died because of an injury sustained while working for
the Town.
• Art. 19. Ratifying action taken at the first 2006 Special
Town Meeting to accept a state statute permitting the cre-
ation of a single, unified Joint Facilities Department
through consolidation of the Public Schools' and the
Town's maintenance functions.
• Art. 21. By a vote of 7 -1, Operating Budget for school and
town operations, including the Town's assessment for the
Minuteman Regional High School 2007 -2008 school year.
The Committee unanimously opposed an amendment to
reduce by $1,200,000 additional appropriations contin-
gent on an override vote. The Committee also opposed, by
a vote of 6 -1, a second amendment proposing to reduce
the Public Schools' budget by $640,000. Town Meeting
did not adopt either amendment.
• Art. 22. Operating Budget for the Water ($6,078,058),
Wastewater (Sewer) ($7,346,035), and Recreation
Enterprise ( $1,627,705) Funds.
• Art. 23. Authorization to Board of Selectmen to submit a
Home Rule Petition to the State legislature that Town
Meeting, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, be
empowered to adopt eligibility standards different than
those set forth in G.L., c. 59, sec. 5, clause 41A regarding
property tax deferrals.
• Art. 24. Appropriation of $40,000 for the Town's own,
independent Senior Service Program under which qualify-
ing citizens can provide services and work to the Town on
a part -time basis in return for wage payments which will
be credited against their property tax bills.
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Erom left to right: Deborah Brown, John Bartenstein,
Susan McLeish, Rob Addelson, Richard Euricb, Alan
Levine, Michael Kennealy.
Art. 25. The reauthorization and continuation of the DPW
Buried Containers, the DPW Compost Operations, the
LexMedia Operations (formerly CATV
Operations /Community Access) (Lexington Community
TV) and the Lexington Tree revolving funds with maxi-
mum authorizations, respectively, of $35,000, $230,000,
$400,000 and $20,000. Additionally, the Committee also
supported the establishment and authorization of the
Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Programs, the
Health Program and the Council on Aging Programs
revolving funds with maximum authorization, respective-
ly, of $175,000, $7,000 and $100,000.
Art. 26. Part 1 From estimated FY2008 receipts, reserve in
the Community Preservation Fund for future appropria-
tion the total sum of $5,233,470 ($523,347 to the Open
Space Reserve, $676,045 to the Historic Preservation
Reserve, $523,347 to the Affordable Housing Reserve,
and $3,510,731 to the general, Undesignated Reserve).
Art. 26. Part 2, (a) -(d), (f) -(k) and (m) Appropriation of
(1) $50,000 to pay administration and other expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee (Part 2, (m) ), and
(2) $1,297,699 for various projects and expenditures rec-
ommended by the Community Preservation Committee
(Part 2, (a) -(d) and (f) -(k)). The Committee supported an
amendment proposing to reduce the sum appropriated for
rehabilitation of Cary Memorial Hall (Art. 26, Part 2(h))
from $147,130 to $77,130. Town meeting did not adopt
the amendment.
Art. 29. For Recreation Capital projects totalling
$26510001 including Center Recreation Complex basket-
ball court reconstruction ($85,000), Valley Road munici-
pal tennis courts ($130,000) and rehabilitating Bowman
School athletic fields ($50,000).
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• Art. 30. By a vote of 8 -1, that funds sufficient to conduct
and complete maintenance on the flagpole on Battle Green
in time for Patriots' Day each year be appropriated annu-
ally in the Department of Public Works maintenance bud-
get, such annual appropriation to be reduced by funds
available in the George Taylor Fund held by the Trustees
of Public Trust.
• Art. 31. Capital Expenditures for projects and equipment
totalling $3,386,200, including town buildings, street
improvements, sidewalk reconstruction, the construction of
a subsurface methane gas mitigation wall system for the for-
mer town landfill at Lincoln Park, new public works equip-
ment, storm drain construction and reconstruction, installa-
tion of fire alarm master boxes in all municipal and school
buildings, the design of a complete reconstruction of
Woburn Street, the cost of a computerized mapping system,
repairs to Minuteman Bikeway, evaluation of and prepara-
tion of designs to repair or replace Munroe Center fire alarm
system, repairs to Butterfield Pond and Old Res dams, engi-
neering services for various traffic and intersection improve-
ments, construction of parking area behind NSTAR build-
ing, new fire engine, and replacement of fire hydrants.
• Art. 32. Appropriation of $1,800,000 for a continuing
program of water distribution improvements to upgrade
and 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. 33. Appropriation of $1,300,000 for a continuing pro-
gram to upgrade and keep current Wastewater (Sewer)
Enterprise Fund assets, including the installation, replacement
and rehabilitation of sewer mains and sewerage systems.
• Art. 34. School Capital Projects and Equipment totalling
$3,010,000, to plan for, remodel, reconstruct and make
extraordinary repairs to, and to purchase equipment for,
school buildings ($2,610,000), and for the purchase,
upgrading and installation of computer hardware and
software ($400,000).
• Art. 35. By a vote of 8 -1, appropriation of $35,000, to be
transferred from funds appropriated under Article 8 (a) (ii)
of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting, for architectural and
engineering services, including site evaluation, for plan-
ning of a community /senior center.
• Art. 36. Appropriation of $25,180,000 for architectural,
design and engineering services for, and construction,
equipping and furnishing of, a new Department of Public
Works operations facility at 201 Bedford Street.
• Art. 39. Part a The establishment of the following stabiliza-
tion funds, appropriations for which will come from exist-
ing and future special revenue accounts: (1) Transportation
Demand Management /Public Transportation Stabilization
Fund, to support operations of Lexpress Bus Service; (2)
Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund, to finance traffic mit-
igation projects pursuant to conditions of special permits
issued by the Town; (3) School Bus Transportation
Stabilization Fund, to support transportation of students to
and from school on a daily basis; and (4) Section 135
Zoning By -Law Stabilization Fund, to finance public
improvements pursuant to Section 135 of the Code of the
Town of Lexington.
• Art. 39. Part b Appropriation of (1) $58,000 from the
Lexpress TDM special revenue account to the Transportation
Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization
Fund; (2) $220,035.99 from the TDM Avalon Bay special
revenue account to the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund;
and (3) $200,000 from the School Transportation Avalon
Bay special revenue account to the School Bus Transportation
Stabilization Fund.
• Art. 40. Appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Stabilization
Fund.
• Art. 41. Appropriation of $50,531 to pay unpaid bills for
goods and services rendered to the School Department for
FY2006.
Art. 42. To amend the FY2007 Operating Budget by
transfers to, from, between and among various identified
line items and, additionally, by appropriating $209,469
from the Unreserved Fund Balance. The Committee unan-
imously supported a non - binding amendment resolving
that, for the next three years, and on a quarterly basis, the
School Committee and /or School administration provide
on the Schools' web site certain specified financial and
other information. Town Meeting adopted the amend-
ment. The Committee unanimously opposed an amend-
ment proposing that 30% of the proposed $40,000
reserve in line item 7300 (Economic Development
Expenses) be allocated to consulting services and public
education supporting small local business development.
Town Meeting did not adopt the amendment.
Art. 43. Part a Appropriation of an additional $15,000, to
be transferred from funds appropriated under Article 4(d)
of the November 29, 2006 Special Town Meeting, to reha-
bilitate and restore the vault for archiving town records
located in Cary Memorial Building.
Art. 43. Part b Supplementary Appropriation of $500,000
for previously authorized architectural and engineering ser-
vices, construction, finishing and equipping incurred in con-
nection with the reconstruction of Fiske and Harrington
Elementary Schools.
Opposed the following:
• Art. 26. Part 2 (e) and (1) By a vote of 5 -3, the appropria-
tion of $90,000 recommended by the Community
Preservation Committee for a comprehensive cultural
resources survey (Part 2, (e)), and by a vote of 7 -1, the
appropriation of $53,500 recommended by the
Community Preservation Committee for a structural study
of the Muzzey Condominium Building ( Part 2, (1)) . The
Committee unanimously supported an amendment to
reduce the appropriation from $53,500 to $11,900. The
amendment was not adopted. Town Meeting approved the
recommended appropriations, bringing the total amount
appropriated under Art. 26, Part 2, to $1,491,199.
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Appropriation Committee continued from previous page
2007 Special Town Meeting:
Supported the following:
• Art. 2. Approval of proposed Tax Increment Financing
( "TIF ") Agreement, dated October 17, 2007, between the
Town and Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. and
Patriot Partners Lexington, LLC, and authorization to
Board of Selectmen to execute documents related to and
consistent with TIF Agreement and to submit the TIF
Agreement and other documents to the Massachusetts
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council.
• Art. 3. To amend the FY2007 operating budget to reflect
additional revenue and expenses not anticipated at time of
2007 Annual Town Meeting.
• Art. 4. To amend the FY2007 Water and Wastewater
(Sewer) Enterprise Funds operating budgets to reflect
lower than anticipated MWRA assessments and a modest
increase in amounts originally appropriated for costs of
debt service for capital projects.
• Art. 5. Resolution supporting passage of state legislation
authorizing and funding study of potential benefits of
local municipal electric companies.
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 FY2009 and FY2010. 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 among
operating expenses, capital projects and affordable tax rates.
Although the Town continues to face considerable fiscal chal-
lenges and problems, its current condition and outlook are
encouraging. Lexington continues to maintain its Aaa band
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, William
Hurley, David Kanter, and Shirley Stolz. In June, Shirley
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rating, the highest Moody's accords. Over the past few years,
the amount in the Stabilization Fund, the Town's "rainy day"
account, has steadily increased. Carl Valente, Town Manager,
Paul Ash, Superintendant of Schools, and their respective
staffs have tirelessly, diligently and innovatively addressed
and dealt with the Town's and Schools' financial challenges
and realities. Among these creative approaches are the recent-
ly negotiated and executed Shire TIF Agreement and the
Schools' implementation of in -house SPED programs
designed to reduce the number of expensive out -of- district
placements. Yet expenses, notably for health benefits, energy
and SPED, continue to increase, at rates faster than inflation,
and in amounts greater than actual and projected increases in
Town revenues. Additionally, state aid, although appreciated
and helpful, remains relatively stagnant.
The Committee will continue to work with the Town's elect-
ed and appointed boards, and with staff, to address and
respond to the myriad challenges, problems and concerns
involved in the ever - ongoing budget development and assess-
ment process. As we have noted in past years, we cannot
emphasize too strongly the importance of minimizing
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,
dedicated and seemingly inexhaustible efforts of the Town's
municipal and school staffs. Despite, indeed because of, the
severe constraints placed upon them by these difficult eco-
nomic times, they nonetheless unfailingly perform far
beyond the call of duty. They fulfill their assigned duties,
they interact with and respond to Town citizens, and they
assist and support, in effort and time far in excess of "regu-
lar working hours," the Town's elected and appointed bod-
ies. The Appropriation Committee is deeply indebted and
grateful to these employees for their invaluable counsel, ser-
vice and assistance.
Erom left to right: Bill Hurley, Shirley Stolz, Charles Lamb,
David Kanter, Ted Edson.
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Stolz was reappointed to her fourth 3 -year term and David
Kanter was appointed to his first 3 -year term.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Major School Construction: The new Fiske school was
completed and occupied in late February. The school was
constructed under a debt exclusion override of
$32,150,000 approved by the voters in 2002 (for the Fiske
and Harrington schools) and a supplemental appropria-
tion of $1,575,000 approved by the 2005 Annual Town
Meeting (approximately 40% of the total cost to be reim-
bursed by the state).
• DPW Facility Reconstruction: In June, Town Meeting and
the voters approved a $25,180,000 debt exclusion to fund
construction of a new DPW facility at 201 Bedford Street.
Ground - breaking was in December 2007, with completion
anticipated in the first half of 2009.
• 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
"White House" next to the police station, now used as
school administration offices. Longer term, four addition-
al elementary schools require upgrading, as well as possi-
ble additional space. The Water and Sewer Department
must continuously renew Lexington's underground infra-
structure. Roofs, electrical, and HVAC equipment must be
periodically replaced in all school and municipal build-
ings. Playgrounds need safe equipment, the pool complex
requires periodic restoration, athletic fields need constant
attention, tennis courts need resurfacing, and the golf
course must be professionally maintained. 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 facili-
ties suitable for its future needs. The Town must stay the
course, responsibly funding the support and maintenance
of Lexington's infrastructure.
Selectmen's Ad Hoc Budget Schedule Committee
ROLE: To study and recommend a budget schedule to
accommodate operating overrides, when necessary, earlier
than the first week of June.
APPOINTED by the Lexington Board of Selectmen in
August 2007: Chair Tom Diaz; Helen Cohen, Bonnie
Brodner, Mary Ann Stewart, Norm Cohen, George Burnell,
and Andy Friedlich, Susan McLeish Appropriation
Committee liaison, David Kanter Capital Expenditures
Committee liaison, and Pam Hoffman Appropriation
Committee liaison.
HIGHLIGHTS
The committee recommended collapsing the schedules for
both the budget and Town Meeting as much as possible, to
make an override election as early as possible. Doing so
would allow overrides to be scheduled in late April or early
May, if the department heads and their governing boards,
seeing the necessity of an override, were to make an early
override a very high priority.
An optimal schedule suggested by this committee has fol-
lowing steps each being dependent upon the successful
completion of a prior step:
• Complete the town budget as early as possible no later
than mid February. Completed means voted by the gov-
erning boards and serving as the basis for the
Appropriation Committee's final report and for printing
for Town Meeting members.
• Convene Town Meeting the third Wednesday following
the town election. Use the first session of Town Meeting
for committee reports and other nonfinancial matters. At
this first session, the Appropriation Committee report
would be on the table for Town Meeting members if it had
not previously been provided to them. For example, if the
election is on March 3, 2008, then Town Meeting would
convene March 19, 2008.
• Take up the Town operating budget at the second meeting
of Town Meeting, on the Monday following the first meet-
ing—the fourth Monday in March.
• In an override year, the ad hoc committee recommended
that the Selectmen vote immediately to hold an override
election, as soon as the operating budget is approved by
Town Meeting. The override election could occur
between 35 days and 42 days after the vote by the Board
of Selectmen, the choice being to avoid having the elec-
tion fall on the first Monday following the spring school
vacation.
The Board of Selectmen received the committee's initial
report on November 19, 2007. On December 17, 2007, the
Board of Selectmen accepted the recommendation to start
Town Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, which
would allow the budget to be presented on Monday, March
241 2008. The Board then dissolved this committee.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 91
Capital Appropriations for the 2007 Town Meeting
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Title
Amount
Funding Source
Article 26(a)
Center Playfield Drainage Study
$401000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(b)
Munroe and Old Burial Grounds Restoration
$3671000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(c)
Fire Monitoring System — Historic Houses
$181120
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(d)
Buckman Tavern Boiler
$101685
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(e)
Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey
$901000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(f)
Greeley Village Window Replacement
$2281404
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(g)
East Lexington Library Historic Structure Report
$431000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(h)
Cary Hall Improvements
$1471130
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(1)
Unifying Signage
$181360
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(j)
Douglas House
$3001000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(k)
West Lexington Greenway Corridor
$1251000
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(1)
Muzzey Condominium Architectural Study
$531500
Community Preservation Act
Article 26(m)
Administration
$501000
Community Preservation Act
Article 29(b)
Valley Tennis Court Improvements
$1301000
Recreation Enterprise Fund
(Bond, 5 yr)
Article 29(a)
Center Basketball Court Reconstruction
$851000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 29(c)
Athletic Fields
$501000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(a)
Lincoln Field Methane Mitigation
$5501000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 31(b)
Wireless Fire Alarms
$1421000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(c)
DPW Equipment
$5231300
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(d)
Woburn Street Reconstruction
(Design and Engineering)
$1201000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(e)
Geographic Information System
$1951900
Tax Levy,
Water Enterprise Fund,
Wastewater Enterprise Fund,
(Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(f)
Storm Drain Improvements
$4601000
Tax Levy (Bond, 10yr)
Article 31(g)
Sidewalk Improvements
$1001000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(h)
Central Business District Sidewalks
$1751000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31(1)
Bikeway Repair/Repaving
$1751000
Tax Levy (Bond, 5yr)
Article 31())
Building Envelope
$1501000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(k)
Munroe Center for the Arts Fire Sprinkler and
$351000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Alarm System Evaluation
Article 31(1)
Dam Inspection
$301000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(m)
Traffic Mitigation
$501000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(n)
Street Improvements
$112001000
Tax Levy (Cash), Chapter 90
Article 31(0)
NSTAR Parking Lot
$501000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(p)
Replace Engine 5
$801000
Tax Levy (Cash)
Article 31(q)
Hydrant Replacement
$501000
Tax Levy (Cash),
Water Enterprise Fund
Article 32
Water Distribution Improvements
$118001000
Water Enterprise Fund
Article 33
Wastewater System and Pump Station Improvements $1,300,000
Wastewater Enterprise Fund
(Bond, 5 & 10yr)
Article 34
School Capital
$310101000
Tax Levy (Cash, Bond)
Article 35
Senior Center Design/Conceptual Study
$351000
Article 8(a), 2000 Town
Meeting
Article 36
DPW Facility Reconstruction
$2511801000
Debt Exclusion (Bond, 20yr)
Page 92 2007 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, to estimate the
probable cost to the town budget, and to advise the
Selectmen on the costs and benefits and pros and cons of
each option; to track legislation currently under develop-
ment by the Commonwealth and to encourage legislation
beneficial to Town interests.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Co- Chairs Vicki
Blier and Patricia Costello, Joel Adler, William Kennedy, and
Thomas Taylor. Selectman Liaison: Norman Cohen.
Appropriations Committee Liaison: John Bartenstein. Staff
Liaison: Lauren McSweeney.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Continued to follow legislation pertaining to tax exemp-
tions and deferrals.
• Joined with the Property Tax Relief Committee of the
Massachusetts Council on Aging to follow tax exemptions
and deferrals in other communities.
Board of Assessors
BOA ROLE: To
assess the value of
Lexington's real
and personal
property. Efforts
were focused on
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$2901900
$2751358
Expenses
$ 591593
$ 311229
Personnel
$6126215721000
Condominiums
Full Time
5.5
4.5
the maintenance
of an extensive database for valuation purposes according to
Massachusetts General Laws.
BOA MEMBERSHIP: (appointed by the Lexington Town
Manager) William W. Jackson (Chairman), Steven R. Foster,
(Member), and Edmund C. Grant (Member). The Lexington
Town Assessor is Joseph H. Nugent, Jr.
BOA HIGHLIGHTS of FISCAL 2008:
• Fiscal Year 2008 was a triennial "DOR recertification"
year for the Town of Lexington. First, the BOA and its
staff worked extensively with software (from vendor
Vision Appraisal, Inc) on the assessment process. Then,
the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR)
reviewed and approved Lexington's assessed values.
Finally, Lexington's Board of Selectman set the Town's
FY08 tax rates (Residential @ $12.52 and Comm /Ind /Pers
@ $23.63).
• Residential property value in Lexington decreased slightly
during calendar year 2006 (the year of analysis for FY08 ),
while the overall Commercial, Industrial, and Personal
property values increased slightly during the same period.
• Updated the Committee's brochure, Property Tax Relief
for Seniors, with current information for distribution by
the Town.
In response to a citizen article requesting a home rule peti-
tion to raise income eligibility levels and lower the quali-
fying age for property tax deferrals brought forth at Town
Meeting by Benjamin Cohen, the Committee advised the
Selectmen on a substitute motion which would provide the
Town with greater options for creating its own program.
Due to a crowded legislative calendar, this home rule peti-
tion did not proceed to a vote this year, but the Committee
will work to reintroduce it in 2008.
Researched and prepared a report, at the request of the
Selectmen, on defining Lexington's water and sewer dis-
counts for deserving residents. At present, a water and
sewer bill discount of 30% is given on an ad hoc basis to
needy residents. The availability of this assistance is not
widely known. 15 homes currently receive the discount.
Assessments for Fiscal 2008
No. of
Assessed
Property Class
Parcels
Value
Single - Family
81922
$6126215721000
Condominiums
851
$35619691000
Two - Family
181
$11016371000
Three - Family
12
$719861000
Multi -Unit
13
$10910641000
Land
591
$4611561000
Misc. Residential
39
$4012571000
Commercial
415
$66915971000
Industrial
40
$15219301000
Agricultural (61A)
5
$821000
Recreation (61B)
8
$219151000
Mixed Use Residential/
22
$1915841000
Commercial
Personal Property /Utilities
960
$15014151350
Total
12,059
$7,929,164,350
In terms of "New Growth ": Residential increased slightly,
Personal property (business -related equipment) decreased
slightly, and there was a large growth increase recognized
in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. On balance,
there was a substantial "net" increase in New Growth for
Lexington in FY0 8 .
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 93
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 the year 2009. Rob
Addelson, the Assistant Town Manager for Finance, is an ex-
officio member named by the Board of Selectmen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The system consists of a combination of 3 8 8 retirees, three
non - contributory retirees, and 606 active and 258 inactive
members.
• Town meeting approved the passage of Chapter 64 of the
Acts of 2006, an Act that provides an increase in the acci-
dental death benefit for surviving children of parents who
have died while in service to the Town. This amount is to
be equal to the dependant allowance paid to accidental
disability retirees.
• This year, 23 town employees retired, one active member
passed away, 25 members withdrew, 14 members trans-
ferred to another system, 12 members transferred in, 96
new members were added, and 16 retirees deceased.
Currently there are 33 disability retirements; two new dis-
ability retirements were granted this year. The system had
one member on military leave.
• Under Chapter 17, the Retirement Board can grant a cost
of living adjustment (COLA) up to 3% on the first
$12,000. The Consumer Price Index was 4.1 %, but the
Board was limited to 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 add the Beacon Fund V, which is a value -
added closed -end real estate strategy. The fund will invest
a portfolio of primarily office properties in a limited set of
markets.
This new fund was selected to work with the Wellington Trust
Company, which manages the Intermediate Bond Portfolio,
Wellington Emerging Companies, the Opportunistic
Investment Portfolio, and the Wellington Asia Pacific Fund.
Fidelity Institutional Retirement Services Company manages
our Contrafund. The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
invests in an all -cap equity strategy for the system, while
Earnest Partners manages a dedicated mid -cap strategy.
Acadian Non -U.S. All Cap International Equity fund and the
Julius Baer International Equity II fund round out our inter-
national investments. PIMCO manages our tactical allocation
strategy. State Street Bank and Trust Company handles the
continued on next page
Contributory Retirement System 12/31/07
Equities
12/31/07
12/31/06
Cash & Equivalents
$ 0
$ 395,813
Fixed Income Securities
518151277
414771761
Well. Intermediated Bonds
416241697
413431101
GoldenTree High Yield
0
416671495
Wellington TIPS
0
413781920
Total Fixed Income
$ 416241697
$13,389,516
Equities
Fidelity Contrafund
1611421914
2410541920
Wellington Pacific Bas ex
518151277
414771761
Japan
$6594550495000.00
12.52
Wellington Opportunistic
1713681343
1317091240
Wellington Emerging Co.
519351138
610601188
Acadian Int'l All Cap Fund
10,721,301
10,449,403
Julius Baer Int'l Eq. Fund II
12,117,359
10,243,143
PIMCO All Asset Fund
2112251105
1210011949
Earnest Partners
715931076
619511958
Hartford Cap. App.
1516441017
713421576
Beacon Capital
316001000
0
Total Equities
$116,162,530$95,291,138
Total Assets
$120,787,227
$109,076,467
TAX LEVY AND TAX RATES: FISCAL YEAR 2007
Class
Levy %
Valuation
Tax Rate
Tax Levy
Residential
78.9008%
$6594550495000.00
12.52
$8619521013.48
Open Space
0.0000%
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Commercial
14.5955%
$68017701000.00
$23.63
$1650865595.10
Industrial
3.2788%
$15219301000.00
$23.63
$356135735.90
Personal
3.2249%
$15014151350.00
$23.63
$355545314.72
Total
100.0000%
$7,929,164,350.00
$110,206,659.20
Page 94 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Retirement Board continued from previous page
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 success of the
investment program will continue to be determined by the
extent of our portfolio diversification among and within
asset classes as well as our skill in hiring and our diligence
in monitoring strong investment managers. The Board is
committed to long -term investment strategies, asset allo-
cations, and diversification of investments
Office of the Treasurer /Collector
ROLE: To per-
form the duties of
Treasurer and
Collector as out-
lined in
Massachusetts
General Laws
( M . G . L . ) ,
Expenditures
Payroll
FY06
FY05
$1921165
1621446
Expenses
$ 611649
601779
Personnel
$ 2001000
Computer Equipment ................
Full Time
4
4
Part Time
1
1
Chapter 41. As
Treasurer, responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all
Town funds as well as the management of investment poli-
cies, debt, and in conjunction with the Town Manager,
employee benefits. As Collector, issues and collects all Real
Estate, Motor Vehicle, Personal Property, and Water /Sewer
bills, as assessed.
APPOINTED by the Town Manager: Rosemary Ducharme,
2003. (Ms. Ducharme retired in October, 2007. Arnold
Lovering was appointed as Treasurer /Collector in January
2008.)
HIGHLIGHTS:
•Real Estate tax collections totaled $97,520,486, 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 $2,903,121.
• Motor Vehicle Excise tax collections totaled $3,891,373.
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 $14,062,677.
• Investment income for all town accounts was $2,101,693
of which $1,368,106 was credited to the General Fund.
All investments are made according to M.G.L. When
investing the Town's money, safety, liquidity, and yield, in
that order, are the considerations.
• The market value of the system on December 31, 1996,
was $50 million and as of December 31, 2007, was
approximately $121 million. The systems unfunded liabil-
ity is schedule to be fully funded by the year 2015.
• The Public Employee Retirement Administration
Commission completed an examination of the retirement
system that covered the period from January 1, 2005
through December 31, 2006. The audit found the financial
records and management functions of the system are being
performed in conformity with the standards established by
the Commission, with the exception of three finding which
have been addressed.
During Fiscal Year 2007, the following debt was issued:
• Issued $7,203,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the
following purposes:
Water Meters ...................... $ 2501000
Sewer Reconstruction ................
$ 6791000
School Remodeling and Equipment .....
$211121000
Street Improvements .................
$ 5821000
Traffic Signal Improvements ...........
$ 751000
Sidewalk Construction ...............
$ 2001000
Computer Equipment ................
$ 5551000
Building Repairs ....................
$ 2651000
Public Works .......................
$ 4851000
Recreation Improvements .............
2851000
DPW Equipment ....................
$ 4351000
Street Drain Improvements ............
$ 1601000
Police Dispatch Center ...............
$ 7421000
Fire Engine Replacement ..............
$ 3781000
$7,203,000
• Issued $5,941,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the fol-
lowing purposes:
Fiske School Project ................. $318771000
Water Main Improvements ............ $ 2141000
Water Meters ...................... $ 2501000
DPW Facility Design ................. $116001000
$5,941,000
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 95
Debt Service Summary
(Note: Figures are rounded to the closest dollar:)
FY08
FY09
FY10
FYI 1-23
TOTAL
Culture & Recreation
$ 9281743
$ 9011723
$ 8741846
$ 710831321
$ 917881633
Augusta Land Acquisition
151327
151327
General Government
461650
451338
441025
841113
2201125
Public Safety
3531572
3411424
3301074
7191266
11744,335
Public Works
110011723
8011133
6211890
8371588
312621333
Schools
111901017
111471225
8731800
310181525
612291567
Exempt (school & town)
419231176
415251388
411001304
3710021230
5015511097
Sub Total
$ 814591208
$ 717621229
$ 618441938
$4817451042
$71,811,416
Enterprise Fund Debt:
Water
$ 4141252
$ 3881083
$ 3921758
$ 112941133
$ 214891227
Sewer
3741129
2981157
3021892
6841560
116591737
Sub Total
$ 7881382
$ 6861240
$ 6951650
$ 119781693
$ 411481964
Totals
$ 9,247,590
$ 8,448,469
$ 7,540,587
$50,723,734
$75,960,380
Comptroller
ROLE: To oversee
all financial opera-
tions of the Town,
which includes the
assessing of prop-
erty, collecting all
Expenditures
Payroll
FY07
FY06
$3893942
$ 3061513
Expenses
$701313
$1351004
Personnel
Full Time
6
6
accounts receiv-
able, payment of all accounts payable, investment of town
funds, maintaining accounting records, preparation of finan-
cial 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:
• Automation of sick leave and vacation accruals through
the Town's payroll system for most municipal departments.
• Maintained Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Developed an enhanced system to track, monitor and con-
trol health insurance enrollments and expenditures.
• Completed valuation of infrastructure (roads, bridges,
sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals) to meet financial
reporting requirement of the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB).
Page 96 2006 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations 1 —June 30, 2007
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Selectmen
Personal Services
$ 661081
$ 651952
—
$ 651952
$ 129
Expenses
731642
631558
31877
671435
61207
Town Manager
Personal Services
3451213
3661843
3661843
(21,630)
Expenses
2131400
1941698
31685
1981383
151017
Municipal Services
Personal Services
—
—
—
—
—
Expenses
—
—
—
—
—
Salary Adjustments
Salary Adjustments
2971447
—
2971447
2971447
—
Appropriation Committee
Expenses
11500
126
126
11374
—
Reserve Fund
Expenses
1321874
—
—
—
1321874
Utility Billing
Personal Services
621966
631655
—
631655
(689)
Comptroller
Personal Services
4041422
3891942
290
3901232
141190
Expenses
2231768
701313
805
711118
1521650
Assessor
Personal Services
2881170
2901900
2901900
(21730)
Expenses
761200
591593
161076
751669
531
Treasurer /Collector
Personal Services
1971944
1921165
—
1921165
51779
Expenses
611600
611649
—
611649
(49)
Law
Legal Fees
3101000
2781455
251000
3031455
61545
Human Resources
Personal Services
1001329
481898
—
481898
511431
Expenses
21667
31106
—
31106
(439)
Web Development
Expenses
201200
161486
11500
171986
21214
Management Information System
Personal Services
1011471
991245
991245
21226
Expenses
2851350
2371531
241112
2611643
231707
Town Network
—
—
Town Clerk
Personal Services
1971591
1941671
—
1941671
21920
Expenses
161600
81377
31100
111477
51123
Elections
Personal Services
791275
711719
—
711719
71556
Expenses
431050
371532
31000
401532
21518
Registration
Personal Services
11825
11825
—
11825
—
Expenses
261422
161630
31719
201349
61073
Records Management
Personal Services
201000
11377
—
11377
181623
Expenses
191381
111418
171715
291133
(91752)
Conservation Commission
Personal Services
1081433
1011015
—
1011015
71418
Expenses
61500
51176
379
51555
945
Planning Board
Personal Services
2031132
1881981
—
1881981
141151
Expenses
91350
81517
—
81517
833
Regulatory Support
Personal Services
1291038
1211347
—
1211347
71691
Expenses
361765
331626
749
341374
21391
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
continued on next page
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 97
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2007 continued from previous page
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Board of Appeals
Personal Services
—
—
—
—
—
Expenses
—
—
—
—
—
Economic Development
Personal Services
141500
111298
—
111298
31202
Expenses
401000
401000
401000
—
Liberty Ride
Personal Services
301699
281725
11886
301611
88
Expenses
691643
631384
679
641063
51580
Public Building Maintenance
Personal Services
3041782
3041782
—
3041782
—
Expenses
6751691
6531535
211331
6741866
825
Town Reports
Expenses
61500
61495
—
61495
5
Misc Boards & Commissions
Expenses
81755
61342
30
61372
21383
Police
Personal Services
316811877
316031694
—
316031694
781183
Expenses
4131430
3991167
141160
4131326
104
Parking Meter Maintenance
Personal Services
451410
471197
—
471197
(11787)
Expenses
221000
201058
11539
211597
403
Fire
Personal Services
410901640
410571339
—
410571339
331301
Expenses
4701347
4671657
910
4681567
11780
Dispatch
Personal Services
4451476
4931500
—
4931500
(48,024)
Expenses
271199
271123
—
271123
76
Building & Zoning Officer
Personal Services
3061137
2951217
21340
2971556
81581
Expenses
151750
131947
21000
151947
(197)
Dog Officer
Personal Services
201703
201701
—
201701
2
Expenses
31000
21637
—
21637
363
Forestry
Personal Services
1721305
1721305
—
1721305
—
Expenses
421685
421685
—
421685
—
School
Personal Services & Expenses
6411261170
62,411,611
112501510
6316621121
4641049
Minuteman
110241817
110241817
—
110241817
—
Town Engineer
Personal Services
4181795
4181795
—
4181795
—
Expenses
51994
51994
—
51994
—
DPW Administration
Personal Services
3771528
3771528
—
3771528
—
Expenses
291325
271264
21125
291389
(64)
Snow Removal
Personal Services
3701377
3701377
—
3701377
—
Expenses
3891217
3871037
21180
3891217
—
Highway
Personal Services
6011879
6081482
—
6081482
(61603)
Expenses
3081324
2701010
381314
3081324
—
Road Machinery
Personal Services
1251692
1251692
—
1251692
—
Expenses
5441136
5391007
71242
5461249
(21113)
Street Lighting
Personal Services
201500
201500
—
201500
—
Expenses
2951293
2801690
121608
2931298
11995
Lexpress
Personal Services
721820
731838
—
731838
(11018 )
Expenses
3481062
3441264
—
3441264
31798
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
continued on next page
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Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2007 continued from previous page
Account
Revised Budget
Expended
Encumbrances
Total Expended
Balance
Chair Car Services
Personal Services
—
—
—
—
—
Expenses
—
—
—
—
—
Refuse Collection
Expenses
8041480
7301812
731668
8041480
—
Recycling
Personal Services
261593
261593
—
261593
—
Expenses
8441978
7751897
691081
8441978
—
Refuse Disposal
Expenses
6181076
6181076
—
181076
—
Cemetery
Personal Services
1951193
1951193
—
1951193
—
Expenses
561494
561161
333
561494
—
Parking Lot Maintenance
Personal Services
521485
501064
194
501258
21227
Expenses
191120
181213
200
181413
707
Board of Health
Personal Services
1441106
1481623
—
1481623
(41517)
Expenses
271004
241427
—
241427
21577
Services for Youth
Personal Services
471726
481720
—
481720
(994)
Expenses
21000
11545
—
11545
455
Human Service & Vet Admin
Personal Services
351729
271111
—
271111
81618
Expenses
231935
231836
—
231836
99
Developmentally Disabled
Expenses
141839
131602
—
131602
11237
Council on Aging
Personal Services
1201585
1241800
—
1241800
(41215)
Expenses
901104
881631
187
881817
11287
Council on Aging - Nutrition
Expenses
—
—
—
—
—
Council on Aging - Recreation
Personal Services
131398
111600
—
111600
11798
Expenses
61325
61325
—
61325
—
Elder Services
Personal Services
261617
261350
—
261350
267
Expenses
81289
61103
—
61103
21186
Council on Aging/Adult Day Care
1251161
1111155
—
1111155
141006
Personal Services
1581255
911123
164
911287
661968
Expenses
—
—
—
Library
Personal Services
115381305
114631666
114631666
741639
Expenses
4661990
4421506
71608
4501115
161875
Parks
Personal Services
6631119
6551459
6551459
71660
Expenses
1191756
1171857
11899
1191756
—
Historical Commission
Personal Services
—
—
—
—
—
Public Celebration
Expenses
291000
71240
71240
211760
Debt Service
Principal
218751006
613531000
—
613531000
(31477,994)
Interest
5461097
119661440
—
119661440
(11420,343)
Interest Short Term
3581958
3511698
200
3511898
71060
Interest Short Term(exempt)
6831188
5121274
—
5121274
1701914
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 99
Comptroller Schedule of Appropriations June 30, 2007 continued from previous page
Other
State Assessment & Chgs
—
6731599
6731599
—
(673,599)
Contributory Retirement
3,342,3 31
312791170
—
312791170
631161
Noncontributory Retirement
621000
461758
—
461758
151242
Unemployment
891655
741263
21607
761871
121784
Workers Compensation
2701000
2501649
191351
2701000
-
Insurance
1817371432
1810701091
261001
1810961092
6411340
Total General Fund
$117,3721393
$1181818,651
$
21000,798
$120,8191449
($ 31447,056)
Enterprise Funds
Sewer Fund
Personal Services
$
2411161
$
2401146
—
$
2401146
$
11015
Expenses
4831773
4731403
51688
4791091
41682
MWRA
516331833
516331833
516331833
—
Art 27 of 99
2781009
531087
241676
771763
2001246
Art 10 of 98
6931067
5371085
1551982
6931067
—
Art 8F of 03
571169
571169
571169
—
Art 18E of 04
1351132
631854
361733
1001587
341545
Art 20 of 04
6001000
—
941961
941961
5051039
Art 31 of 06
3001000
—
-
3001000
Art 30 of 06
2501000
1821225
91914
1921138
571862
Debt Service
3511643
3331899
3331899
171744
Total Sewer Fund
$
91023,787
$
7,5741700
$
327,954
$
7,902,654
$
1,121,133
Water Fund
Personal Services
$
5801799
$
5581368
—
$
5581368
$
221431
Expenses
7171177
6791714
11639
6811353
351824
MWRA
410321517
410321517
—
410321517
—
Art 9 of 03
3311231
3261619
41611
3311231
(0)
Art 9 of 02
7461784
4371346
3071244
7441590
21194
Art 11 of 01
441657
441657
-
441657
-
Art 19 of 04
7931597
5321358
2611239
7931597
1
Art 29 of 06
9001000
261948
2071861
2341809
6651191
Art 30 of 06
2501000
2261172
91829
2361001
131999
Debt Service
3981671
3581301
-
3581301
401370
Total Water Fund
$
81795,433
$
7,2231000
$
792,422
$
8,0151423
$
780,010
Recreation Fund
Personal Services
$
5451726
$
4981235
—
$
4981235
$
471491
Recreation Pine Meadows E
pense
5071163
4541241
151935
4701176
361987
Expenses
4351486
3781591
181052
3961643
381843
Art 8I of 00
—
—
Art 8H of 01
41487
41487
—
41487
—
Art 18H of 04 Playground Improv
21910
21910
—
21910
—
Art 18I of 04 Tennis Court Improv
91461
71187
—
71187
21274
Art 8E of 02
—
—
Art 16 of 03
151859
—
—
—
151859
Art 12 of 00
—
—
Art 8B of 02
107
—
—
—
107
Art 30 of 99
761086
11650
—
11650
741436
Art 8B of 03
11681
11642
—
11642
39
Art 26 of 05
411453
151364
51495
201859
201594
Art 28 of 05
501000
191439
231141
421859
71420
Art 27A of 06
2251000
2181544
—
2181544
61456
Art 27B of 06
501000
170
—
170
491830
Art 27C of 06
251000
231563
—
231563
11437
Total Recreation Fund
$
11990,418
$
11626,021
$
62,623
$
11688,645
$
301,773
NOTE: The above amounts include carry forward activity
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 101
FUND TYPES
Governmental
Fiduciary
Combined Totals
Special
Capital
Expendable
Memorandum
Only
General
Revenue
Projects
Trust
2007
REVENUE:
Property Taxes
$
10014321868
$
215291288
$
10219621156
Intergovernmental
$
812451295
$
613611796
$ 1518191314
$
51145
3014311550
Motor Vehicle & Other Excise Tax
414331860
414331860
Departmental Fees & Charges
311911804
519531047
11390
911461241
Investment Income
115581173
861508
1971449
118421130
Special Assessments
281586
281586
Payments in Lieu of Tax
110551401
110551401
Penalties Interest
2901762
21206
2921968
Licenses Permits
211951676
211951676
Fines & Forfeits
3451987
3451987
Total Revenues
$121,778,412
$ 14,932,845
$ 15,819,314
$
203,984
$
152,734,555
EXPENDITURES:
General Government
$
413791887
$
6881063
$
510671950
Public Safety
916631226
117641847
$ 6051029
$
101450
1210431552
Education
6314361428
713871887
612891668
7711131983
Public Works
613201486
414211804
218971759
1316401049
Health Human Services
7531951
711797
251043
8501791
Culture Recreation
216861729
231906
1371104
21686
218501425
State & County Assessments
6731599
6731599
Debt Service
911831412
1710421685
2612261097
Pension
313251928
313251928
Insurance
1813951004
51659
1814001663
Total Expenditures
$118,818,650
$ 14,363,963
$ 26,997,288
$
13,136
$
160,193,037
Excess (Deficiency) of Rev over Exp
$
219591762
$
5681882
($11,177,974)
$
190,848
($
71458,482)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Proceeds of BANS /GALAS /Refundings
0
$
110171000
$ 1015111000
0
1115281000
Repayment of BANS /GANS/Refunding
0
(125,000)
0
(125,000)
Transfer from Reserve for Abatements
0
0
Transfer from other Funds
$
213351313
5001000
8711000
$
216501000
613561313
Transfer to other Funds
(31671,000)
(713,000)
(100,000)
(41484,000)
Total Other (Uses)
($ 11335,687)
$
679,000
$ 11,382,000
$
21550,000
$
13,275,313
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures
$
11624,073
$
11247,881
$ 204,026
$
21740,848
$
51816,831
Fund Balance, Beg. of Year
$
10,479,645
$
51029,624
$ 61341,293
$
11994,258
$
23,844,820
Fund Balance, End of Year
$
121103,720
$
61277,505
$ 61545,319
$
41735,106
$
29,661,651
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 101
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Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2006
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2007
School Lunch
(21,815)
11485,490
11210,600
253,075
0
School Lunch Total
(21,815)
0
11485,490
11210,600
253,075
0
Highway
Art 32C/05 Traffic Signal Imp
471970
151885
271373
361482
Art 32B/05 Street Improv
2171121
1511234
1511234
2171121
— 0
Art 32D/05 Sidewalk Improv
— 0
111388
111388
— 0
Art 28A/06 Sidewalk
— 0
3001000
441403
721653
1821944
Reconstruction
Art 28E/06 Street Reconstructio
— 0
5001000
731148
1231596
3031256
Art 28F/06 Street Drainage Sys
— 0
1601000
981702
361107
251191
MA 0044554
— 0
5651458
5651458
Art 18G/04 Sidewalk Improv
— 0
883
8 8 3
— 0
MA 450135457
921639
4731880
2041700
2691180
921639
Art 1/02 STM Street Improv
4071280
210841026
119861868
5031208
11230
Exempt
Art 8C of 02 Traffic Improv
261334
121472
101028
31834
Art 8D of 02 Street Improv
21383
21383
— 0
Art 8D of 03 Street Improv
2581307
2331025
251282
0
Art 18D of 04 Street Improv
— 0
— 0
Art 24 of 04 Street Improv
— 0
791395
791395
— 0
Lanconia
MA 4246158
(0)
4481435
4481435
(0)
MA 0039303
5641438
5641438
Highway Total
11616,472
41790,584
— 0
31374,411
11257,175
111,775,476
Other Special Revenue
Hanscom /Massport Litigation
111960
111960
CMARC Gifts
21815
21815
0
No Place for Hate FY07
0
11000
11000
H.A.T.S.
291
291
Sale of RE — Receipts Reserved
121855
121855
Verizon
361950
71730
421300
21380
0
Lexington Center Benches
331225
81400
71486
341139
Massport Intern Grant
848
11680
11428
11100
Bikeway
18
60
(21165)
21243
Arch Comm /MWRA — Water
631606
291631
741641
121096
61500
Tower Gift
Nextel Communications
31090
481269
491630
11729
T— Mobile Gift
61300
61300
0
Cable TV Account
321575
261095
101252
391486
261095
31341
Peg TV Revolving Acct
3181701
581794
4821005
3011118
5581438
Retirement Administrator
0
681640
681640
0
Flexible Spending
891028
61805
11452
941381
Sprint Communications
81739
561100
631182
11657
N.O.I. Fees
161005
71138
51825
171318
Hardy Pond Brook
171740
171740
Hartwell Ave Traffic Study
0
51000
51000
Lexington Center Committee Gifts
21013
21013
Liberty Ride Gifts
21660
21660
Liberty Ride — Revolving
0
0
Tourism Gift Account /DNC
116
116
Off Duty Detail — Police
(124,634)
8801046
9051458
(150,046)
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 103
Balance
July 1, 2006
Transfers/
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
Balance
June 30, 2007
Police Dept Gift Fund
850
281000
141321
141529
Firearms Record Keeping Fund
195
101275
101275
195
Local Preparedness Grant 6/06
(41213)
41213
0
Local Preparedness Grant 6/07
0
(41213)
(41213 )
Violence Against Women 9/06
(10,928)
91282
101928
91148
134
FY06 Community Policing 6/06
0
51115
51115
0
Click It Or Ticket 9/06
(41001)
111958
7195
0
Emergency Med Dispatch 6/06
111500
11150
0
Violence Against Women 9/07
0
111391
16161
(51221)
Community Policing 6/07
0
351952
21178
111000
31163
Emergency Med Dispatch 6/07
0
141989
14198
0
SETB Training 12/07
0
6143
(61432)
Click It Or Ticket 9/07
0
41000
5194
(11942)
Off Duty Detail — Fire
51926
301104
381628
(21598)
Fire Dept. Gifts
41871
100
41971
Injury Prevent in Comm 12/06
41880
736
41144
Assist to Firefighters 10/07
(82,385)
981202
1001000
1221841
(71024)
FY07 Firefighters Equip Grant
0
101969
3116
61075
11732
Firefighter Exam
11064
31900
4160
358
SAFE 6/08
0
51178
51178
Assist to Firefighters 9/07
0
5701451
5701451
0
Keyspan Paving $
0
4301946
430194
0
FEMA $
0
691228
691228
DPW Tree Revolving
51013
71127
9104
31098
Cingular Gift Account
241715
161003
40141
306
Keyspan Incident — DPW
221061
221061
0
DPW Compost Revolving
1701580
(22,325)
2841409
200100
2321664
DPW Cemetery Revolving
0
221325
431940
24128
411985
MBTA Grant
0
801000
80100
0
Lexpress — Gift
341888
551780
24166
661004
Lexington Transit Guide
344
34
(0)
Mass Releaf Grant
(91353)
91353
0
Urban Forest Plan & Edu Grant
923
20
4130
(31364)
Traffic Mitigation — Gift
955
31000
3100
955
Sch Transportation Avalon Bay
2001000
2001000
TDM Avalon Bay
2501000
9196
2401036
Sale of Cemetery Lots
2111069
361085
2471154
DPW Recycling /Composting Bins
11384
21367
3105
692
Off Duty Custodian
61235
71538
6108
71684
Recycling Assistance Grants
101577
10157
1
Parking Receipts
5871641
3791004
490100
4761645
Minuteman Hazardous Products
411714
431717
1181072
172113
972
301395
Off Duty Detail — DPW
41852
541520
51157
71798
Receipt Res — MWPAT Loan
11394
1139
(0)
Repaymts
Recreational Trails 6/06
(41161)
71140
2198
1
NEGEF Grant FY06
0
0
Engine Ilding Grants
197
197
0
BOH — Outside Consultant Acct
0
502
11700
11268
934
Pandemic Flu FY07
0
41849
4153
317
Health Programs Revolving
0
11376
515
861
Regions 4A Public Prepare 8/07
0
51600
768
41832
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Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2006
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2007
Social Services Prog Revolving
0
11204
11204
COA— Social Day Care — Revolving
0
111885
111885
0
COA Transportation Grant
776
11742
21771
(253 )
COA Gift Fund
141578
61032
91420
111190
COA Health Programming FY06
0
31908
31908
0
Youth Svc — Parenting Ed 2/07
21847
31034
21661
31220
DEA Formula Grant
100
451662
291696
161066
0
Libraries Matching Grant FY07
0
781
781
Library Development Officer
0
0
State Aid to Libraries
221646
351554
151055
431145
Recreation Gift Account
351425
81041
81810
81851
71000
361425
Insurance Reimbursement > 20K
0
0
Insurance Reimbursment < 20K
241721
61073
51659
251135
Other Special Revenue Total
21124,781
419,366
41034,076
4,0881739
109,058
21380,427
School Special Revenue
Off Duty Custodian
(81739)
411267
321529
1
Driver Ed — Revolving
0
601720
601118
603
0
Lost Books — Revolving
0
11973
51135
51348
11760
1
Drama Foundation — Revolving
0
(22,700)
221700
Athletics — Revolving
469
31853
461398
501720
0
Adult Education — Revolving
1681058
31824
3271372
3251874
171502
1551878
Early Childhood — Revoloving
41186
218
601724
251292
391836
Competitve Speech — Revolving
31205
31698
191065
141652
31836
71480
Debate — Revolving
171375
61878
161726
281910
51658
61411
METCO Fee Support — Revolving
151395
151395
0
J Benton Prof Dev Revolving
0
0
Gary Dickinson Teach Excel AWD
260
2 6 0
0
Testing — Revolving
41
781105
941134
1711044
11105
131
Calculators & Wrkbks — Revolt'
0
301333
291100
11233
Estabrook Morning Club Revolv
0
41457
11640
21817
MST Gift Acct
0
150
150
Bowman Library
11350
11350
0
Elementary Gift
500
500
School Gift
121613
460
300
200
131173
Bridge School Gift
31392
11270
829
273
31560
Diamond School gift
11008
86
11094
Fiske Sch. Gift Account
61012
51000
11012
C.A.S.IT Italian Lang Gift
717
960
101000
960
51004
51713
Athletic Gift Account
81290
21704
101994
Hastings Gift Account
31361
7
650
21718
Vivian Burns Fiske Memorial Fund
41696
41696
Estabrook Gift
61504
216
61720
Clarke School Gift Account
205
31520
50
31775
Healthy Schools 9/07
0
41504
181111
(22,615)
Transportation Revolving Fund
0
6221670
11428
6211242
Circuit Breaker —Sch Special Ed
0
118411885
118411885
0
SPED Elec Portfolios MCAS 8/04
900
900
METCO FY 06
21675
71866
91857
684
(0)
Jump up & go 6/06
0
21826
21826
0
Visualize & Model FY06
21994
21994
0
Mental Health Pro) 8/06
(32,209)
51731
331750
71272
0
Jump up & go 6/07
0
61000
31718
21282
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 105
Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2006
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2007
METCO FY07
0
111261422
114981287
31607
(375,472)
Essential School Health 6/07
0
1311434
1301387
374
673
Academic Support 6/07
0
31650
782
11500
11368
Drug Free Community 8/04
201000
(20,000)
(0)
Drug Free Community 9/05
(20,000)
201000
0
SPED 8/05
0
11088
11088
0
SPED: IDEA 8/06
(444,716)
91498
4611942
261724
(0)
SPED Prog Improv 8/06
0
21200
21200
0
Early Childhood 8/06
412
(412)
824
Title 18/06
(43,798)
51281
471528
91011
0
Title IIA 8/06
(19,344)
1391531
11851
1181336
Title IID 8/06
31278
924
41222
81424
0
Title 111 8/06
(11,465)
111465
0
Title IV 8/06
(382)
(382)
(0)
Title V 8/06
(31944)
31944
0
Explore Opt Stud w /Autism 8/06
(23,767)
61260
561250
381743
0
Title 18/07
0
591168
2101830
81591
(160,253)
Title IIA 8/07
0
851128
911141
(61013)
Title IID 8/07
0
41652
41652
Title 111 8/07
0
421816
361750
61066
Title IV 8/07
0
101890
181893
( 8,003 )
Title V 8/07
0
41063
31032
11031
SPED Idea 8/07
0
110461580
111961560
11816
(151,796)
SPED Prog Improv 8/07
0
181600
261955
21399
(10,754)
Essential School Health 6/07
0
673
( 673 )
Early Childhood 8/07
0
101324
401521
646
(30,843)
Academic Support 6/07
0
11368
(11368)
SPED Assistance & Mentoring
0
31000
31000
School Special Revenue Total
(320,465)
148,175
61494,014
51957,014
81,535
283,176
Bowman Community Grant
21500
31000
21845
21655
Bridge Community Grant
21500
31000
11908
706
21886
Estabrook Community Grant
11000
11500
31000
41389
11111
Fiske Community Grant
15
31000
31000
15
Harrington Community Grant
250
31000
21600
650
Hastings Community Grant
21300
31000
21941
21359
Central Office Community Grant
21478
151000
151567
21880
(969)
Clarke Community Grant
6
390
61000
61358
38
Diamond Community Grant
41500
61000
101500
0
LHS Community Grant
427
91000
11728
71699
Lex Public School Mentoring 06
(500)
500
(11000)
Mandarin Prog 07
0
71320
61686
634
0
Hear & Now 07
0
41500
41000
500
0
The Boston Book Club
21484
21070
414
0
Owning Up Year 2/07
0
21640
21640
0
Using Multimedia 07
0
81521
81520
1
0
Integrating Prim Document 07
0
91684
91627
57
0
Literacy Community 07
0
61000
61000
0
An Outdoor Classroom 07
0
31145
21934
211
0
Meru: India 07
0
21430
21430
0
Assessing Math Concepts 07
0
51340
41982
358
0
Curriculum Dev Workshop 07
0
401000
321811
71189
0
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2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 105
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund Balance, Special Revenue June 30, 2007 continued from previous page
Page 106 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Balance
Transfers/
Balance
July 1, 2006
Adjustments
Revenues
Expenditures
Encumbrances
June 30, 2007
Colonial Life & AM Revol 07
0
61690
51640
11050
0
LEX Public Sch Academy 07
0
101000
101000
0
New Teacher Induction 07
0
321500
161000
161000
500
Action Research 07
0
111300
101113
11187
0
C3M Proj 07
0
31300
31300
0
United Voices 07
0
11315
11101
215
1
Junior Research Paper 07
0
71728
51328
21400
0
Extended ED Tech 07
0
920
920
0
Get to the Heart of Learn 07
0
131242
121400
842
0
Keep it Rolling 07
0
41500
31050
11450
0
Wetlands Restoration 07
0
21000
21000
0
Faculty Prof Dev Bow 07
0
31000
21168
755
77
Faculty Prof Dev Bridge 07
0
31500
11060
21375
65
Faculty Prof Dev Esta 07
0
31000
175
21712
113
Faculty Prof Dev Fiske 07
0
31000
31000
0
Faculty Prof Dev Harr 07
0
31000
950
21050
Faculty Prof Dev Hastings 07
0
31500
21406
475
619
Faculty Prof Dev Clarke 07
0
51000
51079
(79)
Faculty Prof Dev Diamond 07
0
51000
41922
78
Faculty Prof Dev LHS 07
0
101000
21965
41336
21699
Equip Maint 07
0
5 000
5 000
Lexington Education Foundation
15,476
11890
283,559
220,274
54,085
26,567
Special Revenue Fund Total
31414,449
51360,015
121297,139
14,851,037
11754,928
41465,638
Page 106 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Trustees of Public Trusts
ROLE: To administer, invest, and disburse funds of 109
trusts, two cemetery funds, and monies bequeathed or
donated to the town for specific public purposes. Since
1910, the Trustees' purpose has been to encourage and facil-
itate local charitable giving by Lexington citizens. We help
donors with their giving today and enable their generosity to
continue after their lifetimes, supporting causes they care
about and solving concerns we can't now imagine.
APPOINTED by the Selectmen: Chairman Alan S. Fields,
Thomas G. Taylor, and David G. Williams.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The total market value of the 109 trusts and two Cemetery
Funds as of 6/30/07 was $8,672,277.
• The Trustees distributed a total of $508,072 to the fol-
lowing specific areas of need:
All Purpose ........................
$ 33,110
Beautification ......................
$ 225,974
Human Services
$ 221438
Recognition
$ 121186
Scholarship
$1011047
Perpetual Care .....................
$113,317
Fund for Lexington
ROLE: Twelve years ago, the Board of Selectmen estab-
lished the Fund for Lexington, in which all citizens were
invited to contribute for three purposes: 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,
George Burnell, Rev. Arnold Colletti, Daniel Lucas, Alan
Fields and Alan Wrigley.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• More than 350 residents contributed over $31,000 in
2007 to the Fund.
• Aided residents with utility and rent bills that exceed-
ed their resources and replenished the Human Services
Fund to enable the Town's Social Services Department
to assist residents in need.
• Joined with the Rotary Club to distribute gift certificates
for winter clothing to more than fifty 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 very easy and
attractive, enabling many 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 a simple,
quick, and economical procedure. The Trustees take care of
all the necessary 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 money disbursed in fiscal year 2007.
This year three new Trusts were established: The Lexington
High School Music Fund, The Bathon Family Scholarship
Fund, and Lexington High School Class of 1976 Fund.
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 .......................... $ 321040
Principal balance ........................ $ 12,664
Income balance ......................... $ 91375
Genesis Community Fund Established 1998, three -quar-
ters of the income will be used for scholarships and human
services
Disbursements .......................... $ 21400
Principal balance ........................ $ 51,982
Income balance ......................... $ 354
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 .......................... $ 11070
Principal balance ........................ $ 93,758
Income balance ......................... $ 111211
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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 field house
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,387
Income balance ......................... $ 535
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 ........................ $ 19,672
Income balance ......................... $ 834
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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 41150
Principal balance ........................ $ 84,932
Income balance ......................... $ 41941
Dunback Meadow Conservation Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the net income may be used to help pre-
serve the character of the Dunback Meadow conservation
area
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,549
Income balance ......................... $ 640
Jack Eddison Blossom Fund Established 1993, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be used to help pre-
serve the character and green spaces of Lexington and its
Bikeway, through maintenance, new projects, and the plant-
ing of flowers and trees.
Disbursements .......................... $ 61955
Principal balance ........................ $ 77,131
Income balance ......................... $ 11300
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 drive-
ways on public streets; and in otherwise beautifying the
public streets, ways, and places in said Town, preference be
given to said objects in order stated
Disbursements .......................... $ 288
Principal balance ........................ $ 9,405
Income balance ......................... $ 280
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 ........................ $ 1,684
Income balance ......................... $ 30
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 ........................ $ 19,713
Income balance ......................... $ 11795
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 ........................ $ 56,187
Income balance ......................... $ 21926
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 conserva-
tion land; such income may be used for plantings, signs,
maintenance projects and land acquisitions.
Principal balance ........................ $ 41,599
Income balance ......................... $ 21275
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 ........................ $ 5,034
Income balance ......................... $ 89
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 ......................... $ 2021634
Principal balance ....................... $ 1,310,605
Income balance ........................ $ 251105
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 ........................ $ 94,131
Income balance ......................... $ 11916
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
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,409
Income balance ......................... $ 671
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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
acquisition, promotion, and management of its properties.
Disbursements .......................... $ 71140
Principal balance ........................ $ 39,048
Income balance ......................... $ 21491
David G. Miller Conservation Trust Established 2004, up
to ? 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 ........................ $ 11,015
Income balance ......................... $ 684
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 ........................ $ 41,732
Income balance ......................... $ 21010
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 ........................ $ 2,992
Income balance ......................... $ 52
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 ........................ $ 4,248
Income balance ......................... $ 75
George W. Taylor Flag Fund Established 1931, the
income is to be used for the care, preservation, and replace-
ment 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 ........................ $ 7,461
Income balance ......................... $ 615
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 ........................ $ 15,453
Income balance ......................... $ 11356
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 ........................ $ 22,904
Income balance ......................... $ 21094
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
Disbursements .......................... $ 41800
Principal balance ........................ $ 118,893
Income balance ......................... $ 31044
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 ........................ $ 9,318
Income balance ......................... $ 11259
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 Patriot's Day,
Memorial Day, and Veterans' Day celebrations.
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,026
Income balance ......................... $ 313
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 ........................ $ 17,059
Income balance ......................... $ 349
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 ........................ $ 9,274
Income balance ......................... $ 811
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 .......................... $ 21000
Principal balance ........................ $ 48,910
Income balance ......................... $ 31475
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 ........................... $ 171215
Principal balance ........................ $ 327,270
Income balance ......................... $ 51575
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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 ........................ $ 1,703
Income balance ......................... $ 30
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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 11200
Principal balance ........................ $ 38,692
Income balance ......................... $ 387
Elizabeth Bridge Gerry Fund Established 1885, the
income is to be distributed to the deserving poor of
Lexington without distinction of sex or religion.
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,024
Income balance ......................... $ 983
Harriet R. Gilmore Fund Established 1892, the income is
to be used for the benefit of poor people in Lexington.
Principal balance ........................ $ 3,889
Income balance ......................... $ 68
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 ........................... $ 21000
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,999
Income balance ......................... $ 712
RECOGNITION FUNDS
Matt Allen Memorial Fund Established 1944, reestab-
lished 2004 to be used by the Athletic Dept. of Lexington
High School 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 ........................ $ 6,179
Income balance ......................... $ 399
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 .......................... $ 220
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,852
Income balance ......................... $ 45
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
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,340
Income balance ......................... $ 782
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 Patriot's
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 -1969.
Disbursements .......................... $ 300
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,074
Income balance ......................... $ 234
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 ........................ $ 5,781
Income balance ......................... $ 260
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
periodically the Alice Hinkle- Prince Estabrook Award.
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,839
Income balance ......................... $ 630
Lexington Education Foundation Fund 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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 101000
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,367
Income balance ......................... $ 11693
Lexington High School Music Endowment Fund
Established 2006, 75% of the income will be distributed by
FOLMADS to the LHS Music Dept. to be used at the dis-
cretion of the faculty to benefit the students.
Principal balance ........................ $ 38,531
Income balance ......................... $ 867
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 ........................ $ 9,605
Income balance ......................... $ 172
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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 experi-
ence and explore career options within local government.
Disbursements .......................... $ 11196
Principal balance ........................ $ 141,654
Income balance ......................... $ 31923
Michael Wagner Technology Education Fund Established
1999, three - quarters of the annual net income shall be
awarded to a teacher at Lexington High School who has
done much to promote the art of technology by students
and /or in the classroom, or has aided others in the system
to effectively utilize computer technology.
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,702
Income balance ......................... $ 59
S. Lawrence Whipple History Fund Established 1996 by
his many friends in honor of "Larry" Whipple, the prize
will be awarded to a Lexington resident currently attending
a public of private secondary school of 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 .......................... $ 440
Principal balance ........................ $ 13,205
Income balance ......................... $ 102
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Sangwook Ahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
1998, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a Lexington High School senior whose life
encompasses a joyful display of zest, a respect for all, a
striving for excellence, and service towards others.
Disbursements .......................... $ 700
Principal balance ........................ $ 27,340
Income balance ......................... $ 256
Charles D. Aker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1998, three - quarters of the annual net income
to be awarded to a Lexington High School senior who must
have held a responsible position on a sports team (other
than a player) for at least two years.
Disbursements .......................... $ 240
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,616
Income balance ......................... $ 50
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.
Disbursements .......................... $ 11500
Principal balance ........................ $ 22,845
Income balance ......................... $ 731
Bathon Family Scholarship Fund Established 2006, three
quarters of the annual income is to be used to fund a schol-
arship(s) to a Lexington resident who graduates from LHS,
Minuteman Tech or Lexington Christian Academy.
Recipients must have strong technical skills and attend
Villanova Univ. on a post secondary school in the N.E.
states.
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,006
Income balance ......................... $ 11505
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 Lexington High School, who by example and influ-
ence have shown the highest qualities of leadership, con-
duct, and character and who possess, in the largest measure,
the good will of the student body.
Disbursements .......................... $ 240
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,589
Income balance ......................... $ 57
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 Lexington High School who
has demonstrated a commitment to the community.
Disbursements .......................... $ 21000
Principal balance ........................ $ 89,580
Income balance ......................... $ 170
Pauline Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
2004, three - quarters of the income may be used to fund
need based scholarship to graduates of Minuteman
Regional High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 430
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,645
Income balance ......................... $ 75
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 either Lexington High School or
Minuteman Regional High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 530
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,594
Income balance ......................... $ 82
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 Lexington High School who demonstrates
financial need and is committed to teaching, esp. those with
learning disabilities.
Disbursements .......................... $ 21000
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,381
Income balance ......................... $ 130
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Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Robert P. Clapp Fund Income is to provide two prizes for
pupils of Lexington High School, one for excellence in
speaking and the other for excellence in composition, for
scholarships.
Principal balance ........................ $ 2,290
Income balance ......................... $ 14
Bettie Clarke Scholarship Fund Established 1993, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to a
Lexington senior at Lexington High School or Minuteman
Regional High School, who joyously, intelligently and cre-
atively participates in community public service, and has
demonstrated a respect for all points of view.
Disbursements .......................... $ 800
Principal balance ........................ $ 23,356
Income balance ......................... $ 155
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 either Lexington
High School or Minuteman Regional High School and has
shown evidence of financial need.
Disbursements .......................... $ 370
Principal balance ........................ $ 11,629
Income balance ......................... $ 76
Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Scholarship Established
1973, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a Lexington High School senior, preferably one
who graduated from Bridge School, has financial need,
loves family, and is involved in community and school activ-
ities.
Disbursements .......................... $ 235
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,474
Income balance ......................... $ 50
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 .......................... $ 11100
Principal balance ........................ $ 46,104
Income balance ......................... $ 201
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 Lexington High School to
a graduating senior who either volunteered in the Student
Library or made extensive use of the Student Library.
Disbursements .......................... $ 11100
Principal balance ........................ $ 43,038
Income balance ......................... $ 352
Earl and Elsie Dooks Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income shall fund a scholarship (s) to a
Lexington High School graduate who is planning to study
and enter the field of teaching.
Disbursements .......................... $ 410
Principal balance ........................ $ 9,338
Income balance ......................... $ 66
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 .......................... $ 300
Principal balance ........................ $ 12,832
Income balance ......................... $ 154
William P. and Wilma "Billie" Q Fitzgerald Scholarship
Fund Established 1998, to be awarded to a Lexington
High School senior who has shown positive growth in his
or her athletic abilities and is recognized as a good person
Disbursements .......................... $ 630
Principal balance ........................ $ 22,463
Income balance ......................... $ 155
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 ........................ $ 6,909
Income balance ......................... $ 45
Nancy Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
2002, three - quarters of the annual net income shall be
awarded to a graduate of either Lexington High School or
Minuteman Regional High School who demonstrates finan-
cial need and is going to pursue a degree in education.
Disbursements .......................... $ 164
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,357
Income balance ......................... $ 40
Mary P. Grace Scholarship Fund Established 1998, three -
quarters of the annual net income is to fund scholarships.
Disbursements .......................... $ 490
Principal balance ........................ $ 15,662
Income balance ......................... $ 105
Harrington Memorial Fund To be used by the school
committee of Lexington for scholarships for needy children.
Disbursements .......................... $ 21400
Principal balance ........................ $ 77,188
Income balance ......................... $ 536
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Heritage Scholarship Fund Established 1999, three -quar-
ters of the annual net income is to be awarded to a
Lexington High School graduate (s) who is a resident of
Lexington, has demonstrated financial need, has done his or
her work conscientiously while not necessarily being in the
top ten percent of the class
Disbursements .......................... $ 31100
Principal balance ........................ $ 108,668
Income balance ......................... $ 705
Jacqueline Toye Hoiriis Scholarship Fund Established
2001, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded annually to a Lexington High School or
Minuteman Regional High School graduate, who is a resi-
dent of Lexington, has been a member of the Haydenette
Precision Skating Team, and has been accepted at a college
or university.
Disbursements .......................... $ 395
Principal balance ........................ $ 12,523
Income balance ......................... $ 85
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
Lexington High School who has demonstrated excellence in
sports writing.
Disbursements .......................... $ 500
Principal balance ........................ $ 30,050
Income balance ......................... $ 54
George E. Jansen Scholarship Fund Established 2005,
three quarters of the income may be used to fund need
based scholarships to graduate of Minuteman Regional
High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 145
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,762
Income balance ......................... $ 44
Gladys & Arthur Katz Scholarship Established 2005,
three quarters of the income may be used to fund need
based scholarships to graduate of Lexington High School or
Minuteman Regional High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 118
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,611
Income balance ......................... $ 42
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 .......................... $ 315
Principal balance ........................ $ 10,454
Income balance ......................... $ 69
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 .......................... $ 21300
Principal balance ........................ $ 62,787
Income balance ......................... $ 476
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 Lexington High School.
Disbursements .......................... $ 650
Principal balance ........................ $ 20,696
Income balance ......................... $ 135
Lexington High School Class of 1976 Fund Established
2006 three quarters of the income shall fund a scholarship
to a graduate of LHS who contributed to the well being of
the town on who severed in a leadership role.
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,308
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 Lexington
High School
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,043
Income balance ......................... $ 39
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 Lexington High School who are going to college
Disbursements .......................... $ 480
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,387
Income balance ......................... $ 120
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 Lexington High
School who are going to college
Disbursements .......................... $ 835
Principal balance ........................ $ 23,309
Income balance ......................... $ 156
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Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
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 Lexington High School 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 .......................... $ 91000
Principal balance ........................ $ 281,748
Income balance ......................... $ 11923
Lexington PTA Council Scholarship Fund Established
1966, to gives financial awards to deserving Lexington stu-
dents to be applied to the cost of their post- secondary
undergraduate education
Disbursements .......................... $ 791600
Principal balance ........................ $ 223,365
Income balance ......................... $ 1051829
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 .......................... $ 11000
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,024
Income balance ......................... $ 11469
Lexington Police Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income may be used to fund need
based scholarship(s) to a graduate(s) of Lexington High
School, preferably those planning to enter the field of law
enforcement.
Disbursements .......................... $ 190
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,572
Income balance ......................... $ 43
Christine Martin Scholarship Fund Established 1999,
three - quarters of the annual net income is to be awarded to
a senior at Lexington High School who plans to pursue a
career working with children and has a history of volunteer
work and /or has been active in the fight to prevent drinking
and driving.
Disbursements .......................... $ 600
Principal balance ........................ $ 23,482
Income balance ......................... $ 209
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 Lexington
High School who was a varsity athlete and who demon-
strated aspects of Carolyn's character, i.e. good sportsman-
ship, inspired competition, spirit and fun. Nominations
must be made by a teammate or coach
Disbursements .......................... $ 21000
Principal balance ........................ $ 46,959
Income balance ......................... $ 84
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 Lexington High
School who was a member of the football team and a resi-
dent of Lexington.
Disbursements .......................... $ 11000
Principal balance ........................ $ 5,845
Income balance ......................... $ 118
Leo P. McSweeney Scholarship Fund — Established 2004 to
fund scholarships to: 1 a graduate of LHS; 2 be a current
resident of Lexington; 3 have demonstrated community
involvement and; 4 be a direct descendent of an elected
Town official preferably a Selectman. Up to % of the annu-
al met income may be spent.
Disbursements .......................... $ 167
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,702
Income balance ......................... $ 244
Srinivasu Meka Scholarship Fund Established 1996 by the
family and friends of Srinivasu Meka, a member of the LHS
Class of 1991 who died in 1994. The recipient must have at
least a 3.0 average, have been involved in student council or
sports, and is planning to attend a 4 -year college or university.
Disbursements .......................... $ 750
Principal balance ........................ $ 31,767
Income balance ......................... $ 187
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 Lexington High School or
Minuteman Regional High School. Recipients should have
selflessly, enthusiastically, and creatively served their school
and community.
Disbursements .......................... $ 31100
Principal balance ........................ $ 87,773
Income balance ......................... $ 621
Amanda Payson Scholarship Fund Established 1933,
three - quarters of the annual net income shall be awarded to
female graduates of LHS who demonstrates financial need.
Disbursements .......................... $ 111700
Principal balance ........................ $ 371,002
Income balance ......................... $ 21438
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 .......................... $ 585
Principal balance ........................ $ 18,567
Income balance ......................... $ 122
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Elsa W. Regestein Award Fund Established 1933 by
Marcia Dane, the income to be used for awards to a mem-
ber of the senior class of the Lexington High School who
has done school work conscientiously and creditably and
who in the judgment of the faculty, deserves public com-
mendation for carrying on at the same time, either in or out
of school, a worthwhile activity or employment which has
not been given other recognition. No scholarship will be
awarded until the principal balance reaches $5,000.
Principal balance ........................ $ 4,026
Income balance ......................... $ 26
Morton L. Salter Scholarship Fund Established 2000,
three - quarters of the income shall fund need -based scholar-
ships
Disbursements .......................... $ 121500
Principal balance ........................ $ 72,383
Income balance ......................... $ 643
Dorothea Schmidt -Penta Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established 1980,three- quarters of the income to be award-
ed to a Lexington High School senior planning to enter the
field of health service
Disbursements .......................... $ 230
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,555
Income balance ......................... $ 57
Mary and August Schumacher Fund Established 1988,
three - quarters of the income is to be used annually to fund
two scholarships, of equal value, to seniors at Lexington
High School who have been accepted to an accredited col-
lege, have worked diligently on academic studies while per-
haps not being in the top ten percent of the class, and who
have a need for funds to obtain a college education.
Disbursements .......................... $ 31300
Principal balance ........................ $ 108,213
Income balance ......................... $ 721
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 .......................... $ 11300
Principal balance ........................ $ 41,633
Income balance ......................... $ 289
George O. Smith Scholarship Fund Established 1905, to
be used for "furnishing of a technical education to gradu-
ates 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 .......................... $ 121900
Principal balance ........................ $ 450,118
Income balance ......................... $ 21954
Mary Sorenson Memorial Fund Established 1969, three -
quarters of the annual net income to be awarded to gradu-
ation seniors in need of financial assistance.
Disbursements .......................... $ 250
Principal balance ........................ $ 7,990
Income balance ......................... $ 57
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 necessar-
ily achieving high academic standing
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,564
Income balance ......................... $ 42
Ellen A. Stone Fund Established 1890, the accrued inter-
est 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 .......................... $ 270
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,674
Income balance ......................... $ 63
Steven Teitelbaum Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
2000, three - quarters of the annual net income to be awarded
to a male senior, graduating from LHS planning to attend a
two or four yeas college or university, and planning to partic-
ipate 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 ........................ $ 19,947
Income balance ......................... $ 451
Richard S. Townsend Scholarship Fund Established 1997
to fund scholarships for male graduates of Lexington High
School who have financial needs.
Principal balance ........................ $ 6,175
Income balance ......................... $ 40
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 .......................... $ 11100
Principal balance ........................ $ 16,555
Income balance ......................... $ 128
Edward & Virginia Williams Scholarship Fund
Established 2002, up to three - quarters of the income earned
shall fund need based scholarship to students who have
worked diligently and demonstrated excellent community
involvement and /or service.
Principal balance ........................ $ 33,654
Income balance ......................... $ 181
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Trustees of Public Trusts continued from previous page
Sevag Yazijian Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
1995, three - quarters of the annual net income is to be
awarded to a Lexington High School senior planning to
become a physician, who has demonstrated consistent aca-
demic improvement, possessed aspects of Sevag's easy -going
personality, is dedicated to family, friends and community,
evidences a desire to see others happy, and shows pride in
an ethnic heritage.
Principal balance ........................ $ 8,564
Income balance ......................... $ 59
Town Counsel
APPOINTED by
the Board of Sel-
ectman: William
Lahey of Ander-
son & Kreiger LLP, since December 2001.
Expenditures
Legal Fees
FY 07
FY06
$303,455
$3561229
Pursuant to Chapter 90 S 28 of the General ByLaws of the
Town of Lexington, this report was submitted in writing by
Town Counsel for the period from January 1, 2007, to
December 31, 2007. The report is divided into three sections
as required by the ByLaws.
All actions by or against the Town which were
pending on January 1, 2007.
1. Katherine F. Conroy v. Lexington Conservation
Commission, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Nos. 03 -1956
and 05 -3533. Appeal of a permit denial by Conservation
Commission, combined with trespass and regulatory taking
claim. The Superior Court affirmed the Commission's deci-
sion on February 13, 2007. The trespass and regulatory tak-
ing claims were voluntarily dismissed. Landowner's appeal
pending (Appeals Court No. 2007 -P- 0920).
2. 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.
3. Town of Lexington, et al. v. John H. Sellars, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 86 -3169. Action for enforcement of
the Lexington Zoning Bylaws, seeking contempt sanc-
tions for violations of prior Superior Court orders. On
November 13, 2007, the Superior Court decided in the
Town's favor of the Town. Further court orders pending.
4. Voss v. Lexington Conservation Commission, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 06- 03073. Abutter's appeal chal-
lenging decision of the Conservation Commission under
the Town's wetlands by -law. On December 19, 2006, the
Superior Court ruled in the Town's favor.
5. 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.
Monroe Cemetery Fund Income is to be used in the main-
tenance of Monroe Cemetery.
Disbursements .......................... $ 171700
Principal balance ........................ $ 378,353
Income balance ......................... $ 91838
Westview Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Income is to be
used in the maintenance of Westview Cemetery.
Disbursements ......................... $ 951600
Principal balance ....................... $2,362,417
Income balance ........................ $ 481269
6. Robert W Adams, et al. v. Lexington Zoning Board of
Appeals, et al., Land Court No. 276627. Appeal of
Zoning Board of Appeals decision granting variance.
7. 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 condi-
tions pursuant to G.L. c. 40B. HAC decision against Town
now on appeal by abutters to Supreme Judicial Court. .
8. 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 Abutter's dismissal is now
on appeal before the Supreme Judicial Court
9. Jaynes 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.
10. Town of Lexington v. Massachusetts Highway
Department, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
and Modern Continental Construction Company,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 03 -3228. Town sought
injunctive relief and declaratory judgment relating to
MHD's failure to consider noise and other environmen-
tal impacts as part of the Route 3 /Route 128 interchange
construction project in Lexington. MHD agreed to build
the noise barriers according to an agreed upon schedule.
The schedule was incorporated into a motion for the
Court to stay the action, which has been granted.
11. Quinn Bros. of Essex, Inc. v. Jan Five d /bla 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 settled with general contractor and continues to liti-
gate claims against architect (see #15 below).
12. Casella v. Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals, Land
continued on next page
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Town Counsel continued from previous page
Court No. 279910. Appeal of a decision by Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding property on Steadman Road.
13. Cormier v. Planning Board of Lexington, Land Court
Misc. Case No.06- 327082. Dispute resolved on remand
to Board and case dismissed voluntarily.
14. 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 rais-
es constitutional claims regarding reading material at
Estabrook School referencing families with same sex par-
ents. This case is primarily being handled by counsel
appointed by the Town's insurance company. Court
granted Town's motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs' appeal is
now pending in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
15. 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.
16. Petroleums Traders Corporation v. Town of Brookline, et
al., Middlesex Superior Court No. 07 -1173. Action by
Petroleum Traders Corporation for breach of contract and
other damages against the Town of Lexington and nine
other towns brought in 2006. The Town reached a settle-
ment with the plaintiff and the action has been dismissed.
17. 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.
18. The Chappy Corporation v. Castagna Construction et
al. v. the Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court
No. 06 -0771. A construction claim against the Town
brought in 2006.
19. Michael Meadows v. Members of Lexington Historical
Commission & Steven Frederickson, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 06 -1673. Settlement reached and stipulation
of dismissal pending.
All actions brought by or against Town during 2007.
1. Commonwealth Trust v. Board of Appeals, Planning
Board, Building Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement
Officer. Land Court No. 07 -Misc. 348380. Appeal of
Board's refusal to issue advisory opinion on status of lot.
2. Costello v. Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Building
Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement Officer, Land
Court No. 414275, SJC- 10007. Town prevailed in
Supreme Judicial Court in appeal of refusal of Land
Court to issue summons for contempt
3. Town of Lexington v. Curtin, Concord District Court No.
0747CR944. The Town agreed to settle its claims of tres-
pass and property destruction and voluntarily dismissed
its criminal complaint.
4. Scott Couts v. Lexington Zoning Board, Land Court No.
353448. Abutter appeal from the grant of a variance for
property at 28 Harding Road, Lexington.
5. Ralph Hanson, et al v. Lexington Zoning Board, Land
Court No. 357450. Abutter appeal from a Zoning Board
decision upholding a zoning enforcement decision by the
Building Commissioner concerning property at 3 Paul
Revere Road, Lexington.
6. Gregory Steward v. Town of Lexington, Concord District
Court: Small Claims Docket No. 0747SCO288. Town
prevailed in action seeking dental insurance benefits.
All action settled or disposed of during 2007
1. Petroleums Traders Corporation a Town of Brookline, et al.,
Middlesex Superior Court No. 07 -1173. Action by Petroleum
Traders Corporation for breach of contract and other dam-
ages against the Town of Lexington and nine other towns
brought in 2006. The Town reached a settlement with the
plaintiff and the action has been dismissed against the Town.
2. Gregory Steward v. Town of Lexington, Concord District
Court: Small Claims Docket No. 0747SCO288. Town
prevailed in action seeking dental insurance benefits
against the Town.
3. General Mechanical Contractors v. CTA v. Town of
Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 05- 04894 -D.
Summary judgment granted to the Town.
4. 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. Appeals Court reversed Land Court and affirmed
Planning Board decision.
5. 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 Appeals Court
reversed the Land Court and affirmed the decision of the
Board of Appeals that subject lot is buildable.
6. The Chappy Corporation v. Castagna Construction et al. v.
the Town of Lexington, Suffolk Superior Court No. 06-
0771 -A. Settlement reached and case voluntarily dismissed.
7. Michael Meadows v. Members of Lexington Historical
Commission & Steven Frederickson, Middlesex Superior
Court No. 06 -1673. Settlement reached and case volun-
tarily dismissed.
8. Voss v. Lexington Conservation Commission, Middlesex
Superior Court No. 06- 03073. Appeal by an abutter chal-
lenging decision of the Conservation Commission under
the Town's wetlands by -law. The parties have filed cross -
motions for judgment on the pleadings. On December 19,
2006, the Superior Court ruled in favor of the Town and
dismissed the plaintiff's action.
9. Town of Lexington v. Curtin, Concord District Court No.
0747CR944. District Court action by the Town for tres-
pass and property destruction. The Town agreed to settle
its claims and voluntarily dismissed its criminal complaint.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 117
Noise Advisory Committee
ROLE: To advise the Selectmen on matters relating to the
noise bylaw.
APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Anthony
Galaitsis, Julian Bussgang, Myla Kabat -Zinn, Jeanne Krieger
(Board of Selectmen liaison), Jack Maloney, Ted Page, Jim
Sheehy, Deborah Thompson (Board of Health liaison), and
Martha Wood.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewed lists of construction equipment used in the
Battle Green project, Oakmount Circle sewer line con-
struction, sidewalk reconstruction, and DPW project, and
recommended procedures to minimize impact on and
communications with the nearby residential areas.
• Listened to citizens' views on leaf blower noise and
endorsed the idea of forming a committee to research the
impact of the operation of leaf blowers in Lexington.
• Attended a tutorial in acoustics on basic technical aspects
of noise and noise measurement units.
• Voted to begin a review of noise bylaws of other towns
and determine whether to recommend by -law updates to
the 2009 Town Meeting.
Page 118 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington
Lexington by the Numbers
0S "ORN
NO A Settled 1642, incorporated as Town of Lexington 1713
0 Latitude: 42.26N
Itr to Longitude: 71.13W
Area of town in acres ..................... 10,650.42
z y Area of town in square miles .................. 16.64
Extreme length in miles ........................ 5.80
APRIL 19TH Extreme width in miles .......................... 4.85
o Highest elevation, feet above m.s.l ................... 374
Lowest elevation, feet above m.s.l ..................... 110
2007 2006
Population ...... ............................... 291771 ........ 301002
Public School Student Enrollment ..................... 61199 ......... 6196
Town -owned conservation land, acres ................ 1345.1 ....... 1345.1
Total Revenue Sources (FY) ................... $13213001575.. $13919831013
Total Operating Expenses (FY) ................. $126,1691785.. $13318091810
Average single - family tax bill (FY) .................... $8,266........ $71739
Typical annual residential water /sewer bill (FY) .......... $1,175 ........ 11253
Solid Waste Trash ( tons) ................ ............9,740.........9,080
Recycled Materials (tons) ........................... 5,221 ......... 5,249
Average selling price of single - family home* ......... $680,250...... $6671000
Single- family homes sold* ........................... 406 .......... 417
Single- family homes demolished ........................ 45 ........... 65
Permits issued for new single - family homes ............... 57 ........... 57
Town of Lexington Moody's Credit Rating ................ Aaa .......... Aaa
Town of Lexington
Mailing Address:
162 5 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.
2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 119
A
Appeals ........................ 57 -59
Appropriation Committee ......... 88-90
Arts Council ....................... 87
Assessors .......................... 93
Battle Green Guides ................. 84
Bicycle Advisory Committee
.......... 75
Biosafety Committee ................
28
Board of Appeals ................ 57 -59
Board of Assessors ..................
94
Board of Health ....................
30
Board of Registrars ................. 8 -9
Board of Selectmen ................. 4 -6
Building Division/Office of
COA.............................78
Community Development
.......... 68
C
Capital Expenditures Com......... 90 -92
Cary Lecture Series ..................
85
Cary Memorial Library ...........
80 -82
Celebrations Committee ...........
85 -86
Cemetery Division ..................
38
Center Committee ..................
67
Clerk ............................8
-9
COA.............................78
70
Combined Balance Sheet ........
102 -106
Commission on Disability ............
78
Communications Advisory Cmte.......
86
Community Development ............
68
Community Education ...............
50
Community Preservation Cmte......
73 -74
Comptroller .......................
96
Comptroller Schedule of
80 -82
Appropriations ...............
98-101
Condo Conversion Board ............
66
Conservation Commission .........
72 -72
Council for the Arts .................
87
Council on Aging ...................
78
Debt Service Summary ............... 96
Department of Public Works ....... 31 -41
Design Advisory Committee .......... 56
Dolores Hidalgo Sister City
Committee ...................... 84
DPW .......................... 31 -41
E
Elected Town Officials ............... 10
Election ........................... 11
Energy Conservation Committee....... 45
Engineering Division .............. 31 -34
Environmental Services............ 35 -36
F
Fire Department ................. 26 -28
Forestry Division ................. 37 -38
Fund for Lexington ................ 107
W
HATS............................69
HDC ..........................
61 -66
Health Department .................
30
HFAC............................69
50
Highway Division ..................
34
Historic Districts Commission ......
61 -66
Historical Commission ...............
61
Housing Authority ..................
70
Housing Partnership ................
71
Human Services Committee...........
79
L
LexHAB ..........................70
Lexington 2020 Vision Committee ......
9
Lexington Center Committee .........
67
Lexington Community Education ......
50
Lexington Council for the Arts ........
87
Lexington Historical Commission ......
67
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
... 70
Lexington Housing Authority .........
70
Lexington Housing Partnership ........
71
Lexington Public Schools ..........
46 -54
Lexington School Committee .........
48
Lexington Tree Committee ...........
42
Lexington Scholarship and
Special State Primary ................
Education Fund Committee.........
48
Lexington Youth Commission .........
79
Library ........................
80 -82
LexMedia .........................
86
Lexpress ..........................39
LYC. .............................79
M
Management Information Systems ..... 12
Minuteman Regional High School .. 53 -54
MIS. .............................12
Moderator ........................ 13
N
Noise Advisory Committee .......... 118
P
Parking Operation .................. 40
Parks Division ...................
3 7 -3 8
PBC. .............................43
8
Permanent Building Committee ........
43
Planning .......................
55 -56
Police Department ...............
24 -26
Public Building Maintenance .......
31 -34
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Recreation ........................ 83
Regional Planning ................
60 -61
Registrars ..........................
8
Retirement Board ...................
94
Revenue Officer ....................
95
Revenues /Expenditures /Fund
Sister City .........................
Balances ...................
102 -106
Road Machinery Division ............
35
S
Schedule of Appropriations
....... 97 -100
School Budget ......................
51
School Committee ................
46 -48
School Expenditures ..............
51 -53
Selectmen .........................
4 -6
Sister City .........................
84
Sidewalk Committee ................
44
Snow Removal Operations
........... 35
Social Services ......................
77
Solid Waste Management ..........
35 -36
Special Town Meeting ...............
10
Special State Election ................
12
Special State Primary ................
12
Street Light Maintenance .............
38
Superintendent of Schools .........
49 -50
T
TMMA...........................14
Tourism Committee .................
84
Town Celebrations Committee .....
85 -86
300th Anniversary Celebration
Committee ......................
82
Town Clerk .......................
8 -9
Town Counsel .................
116 -117
Town Election .....................
11
Town Manager ....................
6 -7
Town Meeting Members ..........
14 -16
Town Meeting Members Assoc........
17
Town Meeting ...................
18 -22
Traffic Mitigation Group .............
76
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
..... 29
Tree Committee ....................
42
Trustees of Public Trusts ........
106 -116
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Waste Management .............. 35 -36
Water & Sewer Rate Study Cmte....... 41
Water /Sewer .................... 40 -41
Y
Youth Commission .................. 79
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