HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-20 to 1967-04-02-ATM-min ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 20, 1967
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called to order by the Moderator, Robert B. Kent, at
There were 196 Town Meeting Members present.
Invocation offered by Rev. Henry H. Clark. 8:03 P. M.
Mary R. McDonough, Town:Clerk, read the warrant for the meeting
until further reading was waived by the Moderator. 8:05 P. M.
Mary R. McDonough read the Constable' s Return of the warrant.
8:05 P. M.
Robert B. Kent reads a letter from Rufus L. McQuillan, Town
Meeting Member from Precinct Two, to the effect that he could not
be present at the meeting because of illness in the family.
8:05 P. M.
Article 2. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves that the Appropriation
Committee Report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried Uhanimously 8:07 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin moves that the Report of the Capital Expend-
itures Committee be acceded and placed on file.
Carried Unanimously 8:07 P. M.
Charles E. Parks moves that the Report of. the Committee on
Cary Lectures be accepted and placed on file.
Carried Unanimously 8:08 P. M.
Margery M. Battin moves that the Progress Report of the
Structure of Town Government Committee be accepted and placed
on file.
Carried Unanimously 8:08 P. M.
Aiden L. Ripley moves that the Report of the Lexington
Hunting Safety Committee be accepted and placed on file.
Carried Unanimously 8: 09 P. M.
Article 3. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
VOTED: That a committee of three be appointed by the
Moderator to have charge of the lectures under the wills
of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current
year.
Carried Unanimously 8:10 P. M.
Article 4. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
VOTED: That the following amounts be appropriated for
the current year and be raised in the current tax levy
except where a transfer is indicated they shall be provided
by such a transfer,
Selectmen's Department
#1000 Personal Services $ 35,142.00
1025 Clerical Labor Pool for all dep' ts. 6,000.00
1050 Expenses 5,200.000
1100 Out of State Travel350.00
1125 Medical Expenses - Fire & Police 500.00
1130 Director of Guides 1,000.00
8: 12 P. M.
J. S. Nason Whitney questions the raise in Personal
Services and Mr. Cole gives explanation. 8:13 P. M.
Town Clerk & Treasurer's Department
1150 Personal Services 21,333.00
(Of which $200.00 is to be transferred from
the Parking Meter Fund. )
1200 Expenses 2,040.00
1250 Vital Statistics 100.00
1350 Out of State Travel 500.00
1400 Foreclosure & Redemption of Tax Titles 100.00
8:14 P. M.
Article 4. Trustees of Public Trusts
(Cont. )
#i450 Expenses $ 400.00
8:14 P . M.
Board of Appeals
1500 Personal Services 2,603.00
1550 Expenses 1,960.00
8:14 P. M.
Planning Board
1600 Personal Services 17,590.00
1650 Expenses 4,850.00
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. makes the following motion:
MOVED: That the amount to be appropriated and raised in
the current tax levy for Account #1600 (Planning Board -
Personal Services) be amended to read $17,335.00.
Mr. Parrish' s amendment declared lost by voice vote.
8:22 P. M.
Insurance
1700 Town Employees Group Insurance 68,000.00
1750 Insurance - Municipal Property 68,000.00
8:22 P .. M.
Printing Town Report
1760 Expenses 6,000.00
8:22 P. M.
Law Department
1775 Personal Services 4,000.00
1800 Expenses 4,500.00
1825 Special Fees 8,500.00
1850 Special Counsel Fees 6,500.00
8:23 P . M.
Elections
1900 Jurisdiction Selectmen 7,054.00
1950 Jurisdiction Town Clerk 885.00
8:23 P. M.
Board of Registrars
2000 Personal Services 3,7�5.Q0
2050 Expenses 1,463.00
8:23 P . M.
Appropriation Committee
2250 Expenses 3,200.00
8:23 P. M.
Capital Expenditures Committee
2300 Expenses 75.00
8:23 P . M.
Standing School Building Committee
2350 Expenses 500.00
8:23 P. M.
Town Celebrations Committee
2400 Expenses 5,000.00
8:23 P. M.
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Article 4. Historic Districts Commission
(Cont. ) ,„
#2450 Expenses $ 975.00 1-7°
8:23 P . M.
Conservation Commission
2460 Expenses 300.00
Leslie H. York moves to amend the appropriation under
this article for the Conservation Commission by striking
the figure $300.00 and substituting therefor the figure
$1, 000.00. 8:24 P . M.
Mr. Parrish speaks for the Appropriation Committee
against the amendment.
After general discussion, the amendment was declared
lost by voice vote. The vote was doubted, so a standing
vote was taken as follows :
In Favor Tellers Opposed
34 Alan S. Hodges �3
17 Richard H. Soule 34
17 Allan Green �3
8 Joseph A. Campbell 31
76 111
Amendment declared lost. 8:37 P . M.
Recreation Committee
2470 Personal Services 24,400.00
2480 Expenses 7,500.00
8:37 P. M.
Collector's Department
2650 Personal Services 11, 779.00
2700 Expenses 2,075.00
2750 Metered Mail 2,200.00
8:37 P. M.
Comptroller
2800 Personal Services 28,337.00
2850 Expenses 1,440.00
2900 Out of State Travel 250.00
2925 Office Machines - Capital Outlay 8,193.00
2930 Office Machines - Maintenance & Repair 2,944.00
8:38 P . M.
Assessors' Department
2950 Personal Services 26,661.00
3000 Expenses 2,615.00
3025 Professional Services 1,000.00
3050 Out of State Travel 200.00
8:38 P. M.
Health Department
3250 Personal Services '
3300 Expenses 13,000.00
3350 Out of State Travel 9,000.005
250.00
3385 Engineering 500.00
3400 Animal Inspector1,270.00
3450 Rabies Clinic , 1,030.00
8:39 P . M.
Dental Clinic
3550 Personal Services 7,420.00
3600 Expenses 800.00
8:39 P . M.
Article 4. Police Department
(Cont. )
#3750 Personal Services $ 397, 000.00
(Of which $5,000.00 is to be transferred
from the Parking Meter Fund. )
3800 Expenses 50,250.00
3900 Parking Meter Maintenance 500.00
(To be transferred from the
Parking Meter Fund. )
3950 Out of State Travel 3,415.00
8:40 P. M.
Dog Officer
4000 Personal Services 750.00
4.050 Expenses 800.00
8:40 P . M.
Fire Department
4100 Personal Services 388,221.00
4.150 Expenses 41,400.00
4200 Ambulance 650.00
4225 Out of State Travel 500.00
4250 Forest Fires 100.00
8:40 P. M.
Civil Defense
4.300 Personal Services 9,800.00
Ephraim Weiss moves to amend Article 4, Account #4300
by striking out the amount of $9,800.00 and substituting
in its place the amount of $500.00. 8:41 P . M.
After general discussion, Mr. Weiss withdraws his
motion. He then moves to amend Article 4, Account #4300
by striking out the amount of $9,800.00 and substituting
in its place the amount of $5,000.00.
Amendment declared lost. 8:53 P . M.
Anne G. Fisher moves for reconsideration of Account
#2460, Conservation Commission. 8:54 P. M.
Civil Defense (Cont. )
4350 Expenses 9,785.00
Carl Blake moves that Account #4350 be reduced from
$9,785 to $5, 000. 8:55 P . M.
Amendment carried by voice vote. 9 P. M.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. serves notice of reconsideration
of this item. 9 P. M.
44.00 Out of State Travel 225.00
9 P. M.
Inspection Department
4450 Personal Services 27,884.00
4500 Expenses 1,400.00
4550 Out of State Travel 200.00
9 P. M.
Weights & Measures
4600 Personal Services 1,500.0040
4650 Expenses 545.00
9 P . M.
Public Works Department
4900 Personal Services 471,580.00
9 P . M.
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Article 4. Public Works - Sup'ts. Office
(Cont. ) .
#4950 Personal Services $ 56,090.00 `'
5000 Expenses 1,889.00
5050 Out of State Travel 200.00
9 P. M.
Engineering Department
5100 Personal Services
5150 Expenses 78,976.00
9:01 P. M. 4,0000.00
Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg.
5200 Personal Services 20,246.00
5250 Expenses
9:01 P. M. 33,400.00
Public Works Buildin,5
5350 Expenses 17,575.00
9:01 P. M.
Highway Maintenance
5400 Expenses
(Of which $500.00 is to be transferred 80,650.00
from the Parking Meter Fund. )
9:01 P . M.
Road Machinery
5450 Expenses
9:02 P . M. 53,400.00
Snow Removal
5500 Expenses 100,000.00
(Of which $3, 000.00 is to be transferred
from the Parking Meter Fund. )
9:02 P. M.
Traffic Regulation and Control
5550 Expenses 6,000.00
9:02 P . M.
Street Lights
5600 Expenses
9: 02 P. M. 79,300.00
Street Signs
5650 Expenses 1,500.00
9:02 P. M.
Sewer Maintenance
5700 Expenses 23,749.00
9:02 P. M.
Sewer Services
5750 Expenses 11,200.00
9:02 P. M.
Garbage Collection
5800 Expenses 62, 600.00
9: 02 P. M.
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Article 4. Sanitary Land Fill
(Cont. )
#5850 Expenses $ 42,900.00
9:02 P. M.
Water Maintenance
5900 Expenses 39,878.00
9:02 P . M.
Water Services
5950 Expenses 9,500.00
9:02 P. M.
Park Department
6000 Expenses 32,680.00
9: 02 P. M.
Insect Suppression
6050 Expenses 2,700.00
9:02 P. M.
Shade Trees
6100 Expenses 10,300.00
9:02 P. M.
Dutch Elm
6150 Expenses 3,200.00
9: 02 P. M.
Public Facilities Building
6200 Expenses 2,768.00
9: 03 P. M.
Public Welfare
6775 Personal Services 12,497.00
6800 Administration 625.00
6850 Aid & Expenses 9,000.00
9:03 P . M.
Disability Assistance
6900 Expenses 2,400.00
9:03 P. M.
Aid to Dependent Children
6950 Expenses 31,800.00
9: 03 P. M.
Old Age Assistance
7000 Expenses 18,000.00
9:03 P. M.
Medical Assistance to the Aged
1 --- 7050 Expenses 108,000.00
9: 03 P . M.
Veterans' Benefits
7100 Personal Services 4,893.00
7150 Expenses 1,454.00
7200 Aid & Expenses 20,000.00
7250 Graves Registration 350.00
7300 Soldiers' Burials 250.00
9:10 P. M.
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Article 4. Cemetery Department
( Cont. )
#7350 Personal Services
7400 eases � - $ 44,780.00
12,711.00
(Of which $5,000.00 is to be transferred
from the Perpetual Care Fund -
Westview Cemetery. )
9:10 P. M.
Cary Memorial Library
7500 Personal Services 156,684.00
(In addition to the amount of $6,922.75
State Aid to Libraries)
9:10 P. M.
7550 Expenses
(In addition to the amount of $2,763.06 63,889.00
received from the County for Dog Licenses. )
9:10 P . M.
Board of Retirement
7800 Accrued and Normal Liabilities 65, 000.00
7850 Expenses
1, 100.00
9:10 P. M.
School Operation
7900 Personal Services *=5,8332,000.00
7925 Expenses 988,674.00
2, 74.00
7950 Out of State Travel 10,950.00
7960 Vocational Education 10,290.00
7970 Athletics 74,586.00
8000 Adult Education
11,340.00
*To which the sum of $333,246.00 in available
and anticipated P.L. 874 and P.L. 864 funds is
to be applied, and the balance is raised and
Appropriated under this Article.
Robert Cataldo makes the following motion:
MOTION(under Article 4) ; That the items under School
Operation be amended to eliminate the following amounts
requested by the School Committee for kindergartens :
Personal Services 37,333.00
Expenses 36,055.00
so that the motion shall read:
School Operation
7900 Personal Services 5,794,667.00-.:
7925 Expenses 952,619.00
7950 Out of State Travel 10,950.00
7960 Vocational Education 10,290.00
7970 Athletics 74,586.00
8000 Adult Education 11,340.00
*To which the sum of $333,246.00 in available and
anticipated P .L. 874 and P. L. 864 funds is to be
applied, and the balance is raised and appro-
priated under this Article.
9: 13 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. spoke for the Appropriation
Committee and Logan Clarke speaks for the School Committee.
9:19 P. M.
Article 4.. School Operation (Cont. )
(Cont. )
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. moves to table the amendment
offered by Mr. Cataldo. This motion declared lost by
voice vote. 9:33 P . M.
General discussion.
Mr. Cataldo's amendment declared lost by voice vote.
9:56 P. M.
Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as follows:
I-n Favor Tellers Opposed
9 Alan S. Hodges 46
�5 Richard H. Soule 31
5 Allan Green 1834
22 Joseph A. Campbell
51 129
Amendment declared lost. 9:58 P. M.
*(See below)
Lincoln P . Cole, Jr. moves for reconsideration of
Account #4350, Civil Defense - Expenses. 10:04 P. M.
Arthur E. Burrell, Civil Defense Director, gives
explanation regarding his department. 10:12 P. M.
General discussion.
Thomas G. Taylor moves the previous question but then
withdraws his motion. 10: 25 P . M.
Motion for reconsideration declared carried by voice
vote. Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as
follows: -
In Favor Tellers Opposed
36 Alan S. Hodges 24
23 Richard H. Soule 17
19 Allan Green 17
8 Joseph A. Campbell 33
86 91
Reconsideration of Civil Defense - Expenses declared
lost. 10:28 P. M.
Anne G. Fisher moves for reconsideration of Account
#2460, Conservation Commission —Expenses. 10:28 P. M.
General discussion.
Reconsideration declared lost by voice vote. 10:35 P.M.
Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as follows :
In Favor Tellers Opposed
37 Alan S. Hodges 22
�7 Richard H. Soule 29
17 Allan Green 19
9 - Joseph A. Campbell 32
80 102
Reconsideration of Conservation Commission - Expenses
declared lost. 10:35 P . M.
PAYMENT ON DEBT $ 404,333.00
8500 Interest
(Of which $19,300.00 is to be transferred from the
Sewer Assessment Fund, and $10,500.00 from the Water
Assessment Fund. ) 1,188,000.00
8550 MATURING DEBT
(Of which $44, 600.00 is to be transferred
from Water Department Available Surplus. ) 10:03 B.M.
MAIN MOTION PRESENTED UNDER Article 4, as amended, carried unanimously.
10:35 P .. M.
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The following articles presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
Article 5. MOTION: To establish the salary and compensation of the
Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Collector of Taxes
at the following annual rates:
Town Clerk $10,000.00
Town Treasurer 1,500.00
Town Collector of Taxes 8,900.00
the increase over the rates established last year to
become effective April 1, 1967, and to raise and
appropriate therefor the sum of $19,650.00.
10:.37 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. makes the following motion:
MOVED: That the salary and compensation of the Town
Treasurer be amended to read $100.00 and to raise and
appropriate the sum of $18,975.00 under this article.
10:37 P. M.
Various speakers.
Amendment declared lost unanimously. 10:47 P. M.
Main motion, as presented by Mr. Cole, carried 10:47 P. M.
Article 6. MOTION: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of
the Selectmen, be and she hereby is authorized to borrow
money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of
the financial years beginning January 1, 1968 and
January 1, 1969, and to issue a note or notes therefor,
payable within one year, in accordance with the provisions
of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any
note or notes as may be given for a period of less than
one year, in accordance with the provisions of General
Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
Carried Unanimously 10:48 P . M.
Article 7. MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:48 P. M.
Article 8. MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:48 P. M.
Article 9. MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $75,000.00
for the Reserve Fund.
Carried Unanimously 10:49 P. M.
Article 10. MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to
petition the Director of Accounts of the State for an
audit for the year 1967.
Carried Unanimously 10:49 P . M.
Article 11. MOTION: That the sum of $26,500.00 be raised and
appropriated for pensions for retired members of the
Police Department, and their dependents, and that the
sum of $17,514.00 be raised and appropriated for
pensions for retired members of the Fire Department, and
their dependents, under Chapter 32 of the General Laws.
Carried. Unanimously 10:50 P. M.
Article 12. MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to appoint one of their members to the Board
of Appeals in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 41
of the General Laws.
Carried Unanimously 10:50 P. M.
Article 13. MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are auth-
orized to install water mains not less than six inches
but less than sixteen inches in diameter in such
accepted or unaccepted streets as the Selectmen may
determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or
otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or
otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; and to raise and appropriate for
such installation and land acquisition the sum of
$82,400.00.
Carried Unanimously 10:51 P. M.
James F. Flynn moves that the meeting be adjourned until
Wednesday, March 22, 1967 at 8 P . M.
Carried 10:52 P. M.
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Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 1967
Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert B. Kent.
8: 05 P . M.
,There were 184 Town Meeting Members present.
Invocation offered by Rev. Harold T. Handley. 8:05 P. M.
Article 14. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hetieby are
authorized to install sewer mains, subject to the
assessment of betterments or otherwise, in such accepted
or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may
determine, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897 and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition
thereto, or otherwise,- and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor; and to raise and
appropriate for such installation and land acquisition
the sum of $325,360.00.
8: 07 P. M.
Donald P. Noyes moves to amend the motion by striking out
the figure $325,360.00 and substituting therefor the
figure $275,360.00. 8: 09 P. M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is in favor of the amendment. 8:12 P . M.
After general discussion, the amendment was declared
carried by voice vote. 8:33 P. M.
Donald P . Noyes makes the following motion:
I move to amend the motion as amended by striking the
motion as amended and substituting therefor the following:
That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to
install sewer mains, subject to the assessment of better-
ments or otherwise, in such accepted or unaccepted streets
or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in accordance
with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in
amendment thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise,
Article 14. and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise
(Cont. ) acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor; and to appropriate propriate fora such in-
stallation �
and land acquisition the sum of $275,360.00
of which $10,360.00 is to be raised in the current tax
levy and the balance of $265,000.00 is to be provided
by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and
she hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $265,000.00
and to issue bonds or notes of the, Town therefor, to be
payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44
of the General Laws, as amended, within twenty years
from their dates.
8:34 P . M.
After general discussion, the amendment to the amend-
ment was declared carried by voice vote. 8:47 P . M. -_
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously. 8:47 P. M.
Article 15. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install a sewer main or mains in such
locations as the Selectmen may determine from an
existing trunk sewer located about 1,500 feet northwest
of Bedford Street to a new subdivision to be located off
Volunteer Way near Rangeway, subject to the assessment
of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter
504 of the Acts of 1897, and all acts in amendment
thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to
take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and
land acquisition the sum of $72,500.00 of which $2,500.00
is to be raised in the current tax levy and the balance
of $70,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or
notes of the Town; and the Treasurer, with the approval
of the Selectmen, be and she hereby is authorized to
borrow the sum of $70,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes
of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as
amended, within twenty years from their dates.
8:48 P . M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board urges
passage of this article. 8:52 P. M.
Carried Unanimously 8:55 P. M.
Article 16. Presented by Robert Cataldo.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are auth-
orized to install a sewer main or mains in such loca-
tions as the Selectmen may determine from an existing
sewer main on the westerly side of Route 128 at the
Boston and Maine Railroad track, thence to and along
Hartwell Avenue, subject to the assessment of better-
ments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of
the Acts of 1897, as amended, and all acts in amendment
thereof and in addition thereto, or otherwise, and to
take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor; and to appropriate for such installation
and land acquisition the sum of $180,000.00 of which
$5,000.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy
and the balance of $175, 000.00 is to be provided by
the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and
she hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $175,000.00
and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, to be
payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44
of the General Laws, as amended, within twenty years
from their dates.
8:56 P. M.
Article 16. The Appropriation Committee and the Capital Expend-
(Cont.) itures Committees are in favor of this article.
Alice F. Tryon presents the following motion:
I move that Article 16 be referred to a committee of
five, to be appointed by the Moderator, to study the
natural resources of the area to be traversed by the
sewer installation and to report to the next Town Meeting.
9: 10 P . M.
Amendment declared lost by voice vote. 9:12 P. M.
James F. Flynn moves the previous question. 9:20 P. M.
Motion for previous question carried unanimously.
9:20 P. M.
Voice vote on main motion not unanimous, so standing
vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
Gordon E. Steele 3
37 Carl Blake 0
35 Thomas G. Taylor 3
50 Robert G. Hargrove 1
152 7
Main motion declared carried. 9:22 P . M.
Article 17. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install trunk sewers in such accepted or
unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may
determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or
otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of
1897, as amended, .or otherwise, and to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to
appropriate for such installation and land acquisition
the sum of $250,000.00 of which $10,000.00 is to be
raised in the current tax levy and the balance of
$240,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or
notes of the Town; and the Treasurer, with the approval
of the Selectmen, be and she hereby is authorized to
- borrow the sum of $240,000.00 and to issue' bonds or notes
of the Town therefor, to be payable in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as
amended, within twenty years from their dates.
9:25 P . M.
General discussion.
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. moves the previous question which
was carried unanimously. 9:44 P. M.
Voice vote on main motion carried unanimously. 9:45 P. M.
Article 18. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are auth-
orized to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted
streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, in-
cluding the widening, deepening or altering the course of
brooks, streams and water courses and the construction of
new channels in said other land, in accordance with
Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise,
and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise
acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor; and to raise and appropriate therefor
the sum of $18,400.00.
Carried Unanimously 9:46 P. M.
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Article 19. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
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MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are auth-
orized to construct concrete, bituminous concrete or
other sidewalks, at such locations as they shall
determine, where the abutting owner pays one half of the
cost, or otherwise; and to raise and appropriate there-
for the sum of$31,000.00.
9:47 P. M.
James E. Storer presents the following motion:
I move to amend Article 19 by striking out the amount
of $31,000.00 and inserting in place thereof the sum of
$23,500.00. 9:52 P. M.
Mr. Storer withdraws his motion to amend. 9:54 P. M.
Natalie H. Riffin makes a motion but it ruled out of
order. 9:58 P . M.
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. moves to amend the original
motion by striking therefrom the figure $31,000.00 and
substituting therefor the figure $40,000.00.
10 P. M.
The amendment presented by Mr. Whitman declared lost by
voice vote. 10:02 P. M.
J. Keith Butters moves the previous question which was
declared carried unanimously. 10:06 P . M.
Main motion, as presented, carried unanimously. 10:06 P .M.
Article 20. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install curbing at such locations as they
may determine, and to raise and appropriate therefor
the sum of $5, 000.00.
Carried Unanimously 10:07 P . M.
Article 21. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the sum of $4,500.00 be raised and
appropriated for Chapter 90 highway maintenance.
Carried Unanimously 10:07 P. M.
Article 22. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the sum of $60, 000.00 be raised and
appropriated for reconstruction of Lowell Street be-
tween Woburn Street and Maple Street under Chapter 90
highway construction.
Carried Unanimously 10:08 P . M.
Article 23. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10: 08 P . M.
Article 24. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
(See Page MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $92,500.00 for the
553) purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of
equipment for the Department of Public Works, and to
provide for payment thereof by transfer from the
Excess and Deficiency Account.
10: 08 P. M.
Article 24. Hugh M. Chapin presents the following motion:
(Cont. ) -
I move that Article 214 be amended as follows:
That the sum of $92,500.00 be deleted and the figure
of $65,000.00 be substituted in place thereof.
10: 10 P. M.
Donald P. Noyes moves to amend the amendment by striking
the figure $65,000.00 and substituting therefor the
figure $82,500.00. 10: 13 P . M.
Lotte E. Scharfman moves for postponement of considera-
tion of Article 24 and the amendments to the first order
of business at the next session of this town meeting.
10:18 P . M.
1 Postponement declared carried by voice vote. 10:22 P . M.
Article 25. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To enlarge the scope of the Road Machinery Fund
by crediting to said fund an amount based on hourly rental
forthe use of motorized equipment of the Deaprtment of
Public Works when used on various projects carried on
under the direction of said Department or other depart-
ments of the Town, the amount of said charge not to
exceed the amount allowed'by the State for the use of
similar equipment.
Carried unanimously 10:27 P. M.
Article 26. MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:27 P . M.
Article 27. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to install street lights in such unaccepted
streetsas they may determine prior to the final ad-
journment of _the 1968 Annual Town Meeting.
Carried Unanimously 10:27 P . M.
Article 28. Presented by Robert Cataldo.
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:28 P . M.
Article 29. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the sum of '* ,100.00 be raised and appropri-
ated for the improvement of lowlands and swamps and the
eradication of mosquitoes under Section 4A of Chapter 252
of the General Laws.
Carried unanimously 10:32 P . M.
Article 30. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to obtain appraisals on and options for land
or rights therein that they desire to recommend be
acquired by the Town as locations for future streets or
for playground or recreational or school purposes and
that the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized on
behalf of the Town to acquire by purchase, eminent domain,
or otherwise, such lands or rights therein for such pur-
poses as are or may be included in options obtained by
the Selectmen; and to raise and appropriate for such
appraisals, options and land acquisitions the sum of
$2,500.00. 10:33 P. M.
Herbert W. Eisenberg moves to amend the motion by
striking out the figure $2,500.00 and substituting
therefor the figure $10,000.00 . 10:35 P . M.
Amendment declared lost by voice vote. 10:43 P. M.
Article 30. Arthur E. Bryson, Jr. presents the following : , L7'7
( Cont. )
I move to amend the motion under Article 30 read as ` '�
follows:
That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to
obtain appraisals on land that they desire to recommend
be acquired by the Town as locations for future streets
or for playground or recreational or school purposes, or
for any combination of said purposes; appropriate
$2,500.00 for such appraisals to be raised by the current
tax levy. 10:!5 P. M.
Motion to amend offered by Mr. Bryson lost by voice
vote. 10:48 P . M.
William R. Whalon moves to amend the motion by adding
after the words "school purposes" the words "and other
public purposes". 10:50 P . M.
Motion of Mr. Whalon is ruled out of order. 10:50 P . M.
J. Keith Butters moves the previous question which was
carried unanimously. 10:50 P. M.
Main motion, as presented by Mr. Cole, carried un-
animously. 10:51 P . M.
James F. Flynn moves that the meeting be adjourned to Monday,
March 27, 1967 at 8 P. M.
Carried by voice vote. 10:52 P. M.
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Town Clerk
553 '
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 27, 1967
Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert B. Kent, at
8:02 P . M.
There were 182 Town Meeting Members present.
Invocation offered by Rev. Richard W. Lund. 8:05 P. M.
Article 24.. The Moderator reads the motion and two amendments that
(See were presented under this article at the Adjourned Town
Pages Meeting held March 22, 1967 and were postponed to the
550 & first order of business at this meeting:
551)
MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $92,500.00 for the
purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of
equipment for the Department of Public Works, and to
provide for payment thereof by transfer from the
'Excess and Deficiency Account.
Hugh M. Chapin moves to strike the figure $92,500.00 and
substitute therefor the figure $65,000.00.
Donald P . Noyes moves to amend Mr. Chapin' s amendment by
striking the figure $65,000.00 and substituting therefor
the figure $82,500.00.
The Moderator declares that the amendment offered by
Mr. Noyes is now on the floor.
Mr. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures Committee
is in favor of the amendment offered by Mr. Noyes of the
Appropriation Committee. 8:08 P. M.
Lincoln P . Cole, Jr. reads a list of the equipment to be
purchased under this article. 8:17 P. M.
The amendment offered by Mr. Noyes declared carried by
voice vote. 8:20 P . M.
The amended amendment ( striking the figure $92,500.00
and substituting therefor the figure $82,500.00) declared
carried by voice vote. 8:21 P. M.
Robert H. Kingston moves:
Amend Article 24 by striking "transfer from excess and
deficiency account" and replacing it with "raise on the
tax levy". 8:22 P . M.
Mr. Cole and Mr. Parrish speak against the amendment.
8:27 P. M.
Mr. Kingston' s amendment declared lost by voice vote.
8:30 P. M.
Main motion, as amended, declared carried by voice vote.
8:31 P. M.
Article 31. Presented by Roland B. Greeley.
MOTION:, That the Planning Board be and hereby is author-
ized to obtain appraisals on and options for land or
rights therein that it desires to recommend be acquired
_ by the Town as locations for future streets or for play-
ground or recreational or other public purposes, and
that the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized on behalf
of the Town to acquire by purchase, eminent domain or
otherwise, such lands or rights therein for such purposes
as are or may be included in options obtained by the
Planning Board; and to raise and appropriate for such
appraisals, options and land acquisition the sum of
$1,000.00.
8:32 P. M.
554
Article 31. Motion offered by Mr. Greeley declared carried by voice
(Cont. ) vote. 8:42 P. M.
Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
34 Alan S. Hodges 21
29 Robert V. Whitman 23
7 Jack L. Mitchell 29
18 Arthur E. Burrell 19
88 92
Motion declared lost. 8:44 P . M.
Article 32. Leslie H. York moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed.
Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M.
Article 33. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated for
the development of Westview Cemetery and that said sum
be provided by transfer from the Westview Cemetery Sale
of Lots Fund.
Carried Unanimously 8:46 P. M.
Robert E. Meyer moves for reconsideration of Article 31 which was
declared lost by voice vote. 8:47 P. M.
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. serves notice of reconsideration of
Article 24. 8:48 P. M.
Article 34. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. moves that this article be in-
definitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 8:48 P . M.
Article 35. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. - I
MOTION: That the sum of $5,650.00 be raised and
appropriated to be expended under the direction of
the
Board of Health for providing cooperative complimentary
facilities to the out-patient clinic of the Mystic
Valley Children's Clinic established in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 123 of the General Laws in
cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Mental
Health, and for providing payment for services rendered
or to be rendered by such Clinic.
Carried Unanimously 8:4.9 P. M.
Article 36. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to enter into a contract for a study of
traffic conditions in such locations as the Selectmen
may determine on Bedford Street, Hartwell Avenue and
Wood Street; and to raise and appropriate therefor the
sum of $26, 000.00.
8:50 P . M.
Albert Gray, Jr. speaks for the Traffic Study Committee.
8:56 P . M.
Frank T. Samuel, Jr. moves that this article be post-
poned until the completion of Article 93. 8:58 P. M.
Mr. Samuel' s motion for postponement declared lost by
voice vote. 9 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board is
in favor of this article. 9 P. M.
After general discussion, Stillman P. Williams moves the
previous question which was carried unanimously. 9 :12 P.M.
Main motion declared lost by voice vote. 9:12 P . M.
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Article 37. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are author-
ized to retain engineering services to prepare plans for
sewer mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or
other land as the Selectmen may determine; and to raise
and appropriate therefor the sum of $10,000.00.
Carried Unanimously 9:13 P. M.
Article 38. Presented bg Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the
purchase by the Selectmen of a new ambulance and that,
in addition, the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized to turn in the present ambulance to apply
toward the purchase price, and that said sum of $8,000.00
be provided by a transfer from the Excess and
Deficiency Account.
9: 14 P. M.
Hugh M. Chapin moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed. 9:18 P . M.
Robert V. Whitman serves notice of reconsideration of Article 36.
9:23 P. M.
Motion to indefinitely postpone Article 38 declared
lost by voice vote. 9:26 P . M.
Voice vote on indefinite postponement doubted, so
standing vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
28 Arthur E. Burrell 25
11 Alan S. Hodges 2L1.
21 Robert V. Whitman 31
13 Jack L. Mitchell 23
73 103
Indefinite postponement declared lost. 9:28 P. M.
Main motion declared carried by voice vote. 9:28 P. M.
Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as follows :
In Favor Tellers opposed
22 Alan S. Hodges 31
25 Robert V. Whitman 27
23 Jack L. Mitchell 11
23 Arthur E. Burrell 13
93 82
Main motion declared carried. 9:30 P. M.
Article 39. Presented by Robert Cataldo.
MOTION: To accept Section 95A of Chapter 32 of the
General Laws of Massachusetts, as amended by Chapter 727
of the Acts of 1965, which is an act authorizing the
Selectmen in towns to act on behalf of towns with respect
to certain annuities to the widow and children of any
official or employee who was retired or pensioned under
the provisions of any non-contributory retirement law or
who was qualified for retirement under the provisions of
such law but died before being retired, and who had no
rights under any such law to elect that benefits there-
under be paid to a survivor.
Carried Unanimously 9:33 P . M.
Article 40. Presented by Robert Cataldo.
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MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 ^I
for the payment of a pension to the widow of the late
John W. Rycroft under Section 95A of Chapter 32 of the
General Laws.
Carried Unanimously 9:35 P . M.
Article 41. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,400.00
to m, the necessary expenses of a member of the Police
Department while attending the National Police Academy
conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at
Washington, D. C.
Carried Unanimously 9:36 P . M.
Article 42. Presented by Elizabeth H. Clarke.
MOTION: To appropriate the sum of $6,922.75 received in
1967 as State Aid to public librariestobe used by the
Trustees of Cary Memorial Library in improving and ex-
tending library services in Lexington.
Carried 9:39 P . M.
Article 43. Presented by Elizabeth H. Clarke.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000.00
for improvements and renovations at the East Lexington
Branch Library.
Carried Unanimously 9:41 P. M.
Presented by: Levi G. Burnell.
Article 44. MOTION: That Articles 44 to 49, inclusive, be taken up
together.
Carried Unanimously 9:43 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley reads the Planning Board Report on
these articles. 9:44 P. M.
Article 44. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Hadley Road from Eldred Street
a distance of 792 feet, more or less, northerly, as
laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file
in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:45 P . M.
Article 45. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way Longfellow Road from Hawthorne
Road to Whittier Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and
shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town
Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and to authorize the
Selectmen to °take by eminent domain, purchase or other-
wise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:45 P. M.
Article 46. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way Whittier Road from Longfellow Road
a distance of 758 feet, more or less, northerly, as
laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file
in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:46 P . M.
Article 47. MOTION: ° To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way Tricorne Road from Marrett Road a
distance of 557 feet, more or less, northerly, as laid
out by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in
the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:47 P. M.
Article 48. MOTION: To establish as a town, way and accept the layout
of as a town way Tyler Road from Winchester Drive a dis-
tance of 1215.49 feet northerly and easterly, as laid out
by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the
office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and to
authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur-
chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:47 P . M.
Article 49. MOTION: Toestablish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way Phinney Road from Fairbanks Road a
distance of 750- feet, more or less, easterly, as laid
out by the Selectmenid ghown upon a. plan on file in
the office of the Towneted January, 11, 1967, and to
authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur-
chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried Unanimously 9:48 P. M.
MOTION.: To raise and appropriate for land acquisition
and for construction of the ways enumerated in Articles
44 to 49, inclusive, the sum of $500.00.
Carried Unanimously 9:48 .P. M.
Article 50. Presented by Levi G. Burnell.
MOTION: That Articles 50 to 57, inclusive, be taken up
together.
Carried Unanimously. 9:49 P . M.
The Moderator states for the record that the Planning
Board Report on these articles is on file.
Article 50. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the layout
of as a town way, Crescent Road from Watertown Street to
Green Lane as laid out by the Selectmen under the Better-
ment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office of
the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and to authorize
the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or
otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor.
9:52 P . M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves that Article 50 be in-
definitely postponed. 9:55 P. M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee agrees with the Appropriation Committee that
the article should be indefinitely postponed. 9:55 P. M.
Indefinite postponement declared carried by voice vote.
9:55 P. M.
Article 51. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the layout
of as a town way, Ewell Avenue from Eastern Avenue to
Deering Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen under the
Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the office
of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and to
authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur-
chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves for indefinite postponement .
9:57 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin urges support of indefinite postponement.
Indefinite postponement declared carried by voice vote.
9:57 P. M.
Article 52. MOTION: To establish as a town way and acceptthe lay-
out of as a town way, Kendall Road from Marrett Road a rs
distance of 320 feet, more or less, northerly, as laid i7'
out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and shown
upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,
dated January 11, 1967, and to authorize the Selectmen
to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor.
Carried by voice vote. 9:59 P. M.
Article 53. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way, Lake Street from Massachusetts
Avenue to Columbus Street, as laid out by the Selectmen
under the Betterment Act and shown upon a .plan on file
in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11,
1967, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor.
Carried by voice vote. 10:01 P. M.
Article 54. MOTION: - To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way, Payson Street, from Bridge
Street to Grassland Street, as laid out by the Selectmen
under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file
in the office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest -in land necessary therefor.
Carried by voice vote. 10:02 P . M.
Article 55. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way, Valleyfield Street from Bridge
Street a distance of 1240 feet, more or less, -southerly,
as laid out by the Selectmen under the Betterment Act and
shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk,
dated January 11, 1967, and to authorize the Selectmen
to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire
any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor.
Carried Unanimously 10:07 P. M.
Article 56. MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the lay-
out of as a town way, Blossomcrest Road from Worthen
Road to MeadowBrookAvenue as laid out by the Select-
men under the Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on
file in the office of the Town Clerk, -dated January 11,
1967, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement
or other interest in land necessary therefor.
10: 08 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley offers the Report of the Planning Board
on this article. 10: 17 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves for indefinite postponement.
10:28 P. M.
Indefinite postponement declared lost by voice vote.
10:32 P. M.
Voice vote on postponement doubted, so standing vote
taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
22 Alan S. Hodges 28
26 Robert V. Whitman 22
22 - Jack L. Mitchell 8
11 Arthur E. Burrell 23
81 81
Motion to indefinitely postpone is declared not adopted.
10:38 P . M.
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Article 56. J. Keith Butters moves the previous question which
(Cont. ) was carried unanimously. 10:40 P. M.
Standing vote on main motion taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
26 Alan S. Hodges 23
7 Jack L. Mitchell 22
25 Robert V. Whitman 25
20 Arthur F. Burrell 13
78 83
Main motion declared lost. 10:42 P. M.
James F. Flynn moves that meeting be adjourned to Thursday,
March 30, 1967 at 8 P. M. 10:42 P. M.
Declared lost by voice vote. 10:43 P . M.
Levi G. Burnell serves notice of reconsideration of Article 56.
10:44 P. M.
Article 57. Roland B. Greeley moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:44 P. M.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. moves for reconsideration of Article 56.
10:45 P. M.
Mr. Cole serves notice of reconsideration of Article 57.
10:47 P . M.
The motion, offered by Mr. Cole, for reconsideration of Article
56 declared lost by voice vote. 10:52 P. M.
Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate for land acquisition
and for construction of the ways enumerated in articles
52, 53, 54, 55 the sum of $70,250.00.
Carried UnArimously 10:57 P. M.
James F. Flynn moves that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday,
March 30, 1967 at 8 P . M.
Carried Unanimously 10:57 P. M.
Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED 'TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 30, 1967
Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert B. Kent at
8:02 P. M.
There were 176 Town Meeting Members present.
Invocation offered by Rev. Nathan W. Goff. 8: 05 P. M.
Article 2. Frank T. Parrish, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee,
states that up to this point, if no other articles are
passed, the tax rate, in his opinion, would be $46.90.
8:05 P. M.
Article 58. Presented by Levi G. Burnell.
MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the
layout of as a town way, Laconia Street from Lowell
Street a distance of 1150 feet, more or less, southerly
and easterly, as laid out by the Selectmen under the
Betterment Act and shown upon a plan on file in the
office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and
to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or
other interest in land necessary therefor; and to raise
and appropriate for the construction of said street
and for land acquisition the sum of $23,000 LO.
8: 07 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is againstthis article.
Roland B. Greeley states the, Planning Board Report
covering this article is in the blanket report presented
at the adjourned Town Meeting held March 27, 1967.
8: 08 P. M.
Main motion declared lost by voice vote. 8:10 P. M.
Article 59. Presented by Levi G. Burnell.
MOTION: To accept the alteration and relocation of
Blossomcrest Road from Allen Street a distance, of 723
feet, more or less, westerly, asaltered and relocated
by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the
office of the Town Clerk, dated January 12, 1967; and
to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate
for such land acquisition, and alteration and relocation,
the sum of $20,000.00 of which $2,449.57 is to be raised
in the current tax levy and the balance provided by
appropriation of $17,550.43 received from the State under
Chapter 6?9 of the Acts of 1965.
8:10 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board is in
favor of this article. 8: 11 P. M.
Main motion declared carried by voice vote. 8:13 P. M.
Article 60. Presented by Levi G. Burnell.
MOTION: To establish as a town way and accept the layout
of as a town way, Philip Road from Follen Hill Estates to
Minute Man Highlands as laid out by the Selectmen under
the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on file in the
office of the Town Clerk, dated January 11, 1967, and to
authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur-
chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other in-
terest in land necessary therefor, and to raise and
appropriate for the construction of said street and for
land acquisition the sum of $30, 000.00.
M.
Mr. Greeley states thatl�e'Planning Board is unanimously
in favor. 8: 16 P. M.
Main motion declared carried unanimously. 8: 18 P. M.
r
Charles E. Parks moves for reconsideration of Article 58
which was declared lost by voice vote. 8:19 P. M.
Article 61. Presented by Irving H. Mabee.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by
eminent domain or otherwise acquire for library and other
public purposes a parcel of land with the buildings
thereon now known as and numbered 12 Clarke Street in
Lexington, and abutting upon the Cary Memorial Library
site; and to raise and appropriate for such acquisition
the sum of $48, 000.00.
8:20 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board is in
favor of this article. 8:36 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is unanimously in favor of this article.
8:37 P . M.
After general discussion Herbert W. Eisenberg moves the
previous question which was carried by voice vote.
8:47 P . M.
Voice vote on the main motion was not unanimous, so a
standing vote was taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
40 Wallace B. Baylies, Jr. 9
38 Daniel E. Power 2
31 Edwin A. Bennett 4
29 Donald B. White 4
138 19
Main motion declared carried. 8:49 P. M.
Article 62. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by
eminent domain or otherwise acquire for playground,
recreation and other public purposes a parcel of land
situated on the northeasterly side of Grove Street in
Lexington shown as Lot 9 on a plan entitled "Plan of
Land in Lexington,, Mass. ", dated April 18, 1952, drawn
by Albert A. Miller and Wilbur C. Nylander, Civil
Engineers and. Surveyors, and recorded in Middlesex South
District Registry of Deeds, Book 7898, Page 161; and to
raise and appropriate for the acquisition of said land
the sum of $800.00.
8:50 P . M.
After general discussion, Stillman P . Williams moves the
previous question which was carried by voice vote.
8:55 P . M.
Voice vote on main motion was not unanimous, so standing
vote taken as follows :
In Favor Tellers Opposed
52 Wallace B. Baylies, Jr. 0
42 Daniel E. Power 1
32 Edwin A. Bennett 1
29 Donald B. White 1
155 3
Main motion declared carried. 8:57 P . M.
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Robert Cataldo moves that Article 64 be taken up out of order at
this time.
Carried Unanimously 8:57 P. M. rN
Article 614.. Robert Cataldo moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed.
Carried Unanimously 8:58 P. M.
Article 63. Presented by Robert Cataldo.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
authorized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by
eminent domain, or otherwise acquire for street purposes,
and other public purposes, a parcel of land situated on
the northerly side of Marrett Road, shown on a plan
entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. ", dated
January 24, 1967, John J. Carroll, Town Engineer; a
copy of which plan is on file in the office of the Town
Clerk; and to raise and appropriate for the acquisition
of said land the sum of $10,000.00.
B:58 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves for indefinite postponement.
9:03 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee supports the motion for indefinite postpone-
ment. 9: 05 P . M.
Roland B. Greeley, Planning Board, speaks in favor of
the main motion. 9: 06 P. M.
Motion for indefinite postponement declared lost by
voice vote. 9: 13 P . M.
Martin A. Gilman moves the previous question which
was declared carried by voice vote. 9:16 P . M.
Voice vote on main motion was not unanimous, so standing
vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
38 Wallace B. Baylies, Jr. 12
33 Daniel E. Power 13
22 Edwin A. Bennett 13
23 Donald B. White 8
116 • 46
Main motion declared carried. 9:18 P. M.
Article 65. Presented by Roland B. Greeley.
MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are auth-
orized on behalf of the Town to purchase, take by eminent
domain, or otherwise acquire for playground recreation,
nature preservation and other public purposes, a parcel
of land containing 19,988 square feet, more or less, and
shown as Lot A on the subdivision plan of Peacock Farms,
Section Six, dated July 7, 1966, revised August 27, 1966,
September 15, 1966 and September 22, 1966, registered as
Land Court Plan 27502B; and to raise and appropriate for
the acquisition of said land the sum of $2,000.00.
9: 18 P. M.
Jules P. Sussman states that the Conservation Commission
is unanimously in favor of this article. 9:23 P . M.
Carried Unanimously 9:24 P . M.
Article 66. Francis T. Worrell moves that this article be indef-
initely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 9:25 P . M.
Article 67. Irving H. Mabee moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed.
Carried Unanimously 9:26 P. M.
Article 68. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00
for the installation of an instructional pool at the
Center Playground.
9:27 P. M.
Vincent Hayes; Chairman of the Recreation Committee,
gives an explanation. 9:30 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves for indefinite, postponement .
9:32 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is in favor of this article. 9:35 P. M.
Edward R. Bellone gives notice to reconsider Article 63.
9:37 P. M.
The motion offered by Mr. Parrish for indefinite post-
ponement of Article 68 declared lost by voice vote.
9:37 P . M.
Main motion under Article 68, as presented by Mr. Cole,
declared carried by voice vote. 9:37 P. M.
Article 69. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $850.00
for two sections of spectator stands at the Center
Playground.
9:38 P. M.
Hugh M. Chapin moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed. 9:38 P . M.
Indefinite postponement declared lost by voice vote.
9:39 P. M.
Main motion declared carried by voice vote. 939 P. M.
Article 70. Presented by Lincoln P . Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00
for a topographical survey and plan of the so-called
dump area on Lincoln Street.
9:39 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin moves that this article be indefinitely
postponed. 9:40 P. M.
Indefinite postponement declared lost by voice vote.
9:47 P . M.
Voice vote on indefinite postponement doubted, so standing
vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
37 Wallace B. Baylies, Jr. 13
19 Daniel E. Power 27
24 Edwin A. Bennett 9
10 Donald B. White 21
90 70
Indefinite postponement declared carried. 9:50 P. M.
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Edward R. Bellone moves for reconsideration of Article 63.
9:50 P. M. fi
Various speakers.
Thomas G. Taylor moves the previous question which was carried.
9:59 P . M.
Motion for reconsideration of Article 63 declared lost. 9:55 P.M.
Article 71. Lincoln P . Cole, Jr. moves that this article be indef-
initely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 9:55 P. M.
Article 72. Robert H. Farwell moves that this article be indef-
initely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 9:56,P. M. I 1
Article 73. Presented by Margery M. Battin.
MOTION: To establish a Permanent Building Committee to
be available when authorized by the Town to retain
architectural services, prepare plans and specifications,
obtain bids, let contracts, and supervise the con-
struction of school buildings and all other town buildings
and recreational facilities and additions to the fore-
going and the original equipping and furnishing of the
same and also the making of alterations in and renova-
tions to such buildings and facilities. Such committee
shall consist of five registered voters of the Town to
be appointed by an appointing authority consisting of
the Moderator, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen aid
Chairman of the School Committee. Meetings of the
appointing authority shall be called by the Moderator.
No regular member of the committee shall be an elected
official or employee of the Town. Town Meeting members
shall not be deemed elected officials for this purpose.
The first appointments to the committee shall be for
the following terms: One member to serve for one year,
two members to serve for two years and two members to
serve for three years . Terms shall expire on April
thirtieth, except that members shall continue in office
until their successors have been appointed and quali-
fied. The first year of the tenus of members first
appointed shall expire on April 30, 1968, whether such
appointments are made before or after May 1, 1967. Upon
the expiration of the term of a member, his successor
shall be appointed for a term of three years. Vacancies
shall be filled for the balance of unexpired terms.
The board or committee for which such a building or
facility is being planned or constructed shall appoint
two non-voting representatives to the committee who
shall be entitled to participate in the activities of
the committee only with respect to the particular
building or facility for which they are so appointed
and only for the time during which the committee is
exercising its function with respect to such building
or facility. The plans and specifications for all
such construction, additions, alterations, renovations,
equipping and furnishing in each instance shall be
subject to the approval of the board or committee for
which such a building or facility is being planned or
constructed. If any regular member of the committee
shall cease to be a resident of the Town of Lexington or
shall become an officer of the Town by election and
qualification as such or shall become an employee of
the Town, he shall forthwith cease to be a member of
the committee. The committee shall choose its own
officers.
9:58 P . M.
Stephen T. Russian gives explanation. 10: 04 P. M.
Elizabeth H. Clarke stated that the Library Trustees
voted unanimously in favor of this article. 10:08 P. M.
Robert G. Hargrove states that the Standing School
Building Committee is unanimously in favor. 10:10 P. M.
Motion, as offered by Mrs. Battin, carried unanimously.
10: 11 P. M.
Article 74. Presented by Austin W. Fisher, Jr.
MOTION: That the Permanent Building Committee to be
appointed under authority of the vote adopted under
Article 73 of the Warrant for the 1967 Annual Town Meeting
be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Town to
retain professional services and prepare preliminary plans,
specifications and cost estimates for the construction
of a new Junior High School building on the parcel of
land situated on and off Marrett Road that was acquired
for school, playground and other public purposes under
the authority of the vote adopted under Article 3 of the
Warrant for the Special Town Meeting of June 7, 1965;
and that the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated therefor,
and that payment be provided by the current tax levy.
10: 13 P. M.
Mr. Fisher gives explanation. 10:19 P. M.
Albert S. Richardson, Jr. gives notice of reconsideration of
Article 70. 10:20 P. M.
Allan F. Kenney speaks on Article 74. 10:25 P . M.
Motion under Article 74, as presented by Mr. Fisher,
declared carried by voice vote. 10:25 P . M.
Article 75. Presented by Natalie H. Riffin.
MOTION: To establish a Town-wide Beautification
Committee to study and prepare a program for the im-
provement and beautification of streets, malls, parks,
playgrounds and other public places, lands and buildings
owned by the Town and places of historic interest in the
Town, and to report its indng and recommendations, in-
cluding methods of financing such program, to a future
Town Meeting, not later than the 1968 Annual Town Meeting;
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 for the
expenses of said Committee. Such Committee shall consist
of seven registered voters of the Town, including one
member or designee of each of the Board of Selectmen,
the Planning Board and the Historic Districts Commission,
and the remaining four members to be appointed by the
Moderator.
10:26 P . M.
After general discussion, the motion was declared carried
by voice vote. 10:38 P. M.
Voice vote doubted, so standing vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
33 Wallace B. Baylies, Jr. 17
37 Daniel E. Power 10
12 Edwin A. Bennett . 20
21 Donald B. White 5
103 52
Motion declared carried. 10:39 P. M.
Lotte E. Scharfman moves that meeting be adjourned to Monday,
April 3, 1967 at 8 P. M.
Carried by voice vote. 10:40 P. M.
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Town Clerk
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April 1, 1967
To Whom It May Concern:
As of this first day of April, 1967, I do hereby appoint
Rita J. McNamara as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer,
Town of Lexington.
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' Town Clerk & Town Treasurer
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING HELD APRIL 3, 1967
Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Robert B. Kent at
8: 05 P. M.
There were 176 Town Meeting Members present.
Invocatinn offered by Rev. Edward J. Gaudette at 8:07 P. M.
Article 2. Frank T. Parrish, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee,
states that up to this point, if no other articles are
passed, the tax rate, in his opinion, would be $47.60.
If the recommendations of the Appropriation Committee
are followed on Articles 76 through 93 the tax rate,
in his opinion, would be $48.10.
8:07 P . M.
Article 76. Presented by Roland B. Greeley.
MOTION: To amend the Zoning By-Law by striking out
subsection ( e) of Section 3, subsection (e) of Section
4, subsection ( e) of Section 5, subsection ( d) of
Section 8, and the designation Tl in subsection (a)
of Section 7.
Carried Unanimously 8: 09 P. M.
Albert S. Richardson moves for reconsideration of Article 70.
8:10 P. M.
Vincent Hayes speaks for the Recreation Committee. 8:15 P . M.
Standing vote on reconsideration of Article 70 taken as follows :
In Favor Tellers Opposed
8 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 28
25 J. Keith Butters 10
38 Stephen T. Russian 24
22 Martin I. Small 28
93 90
Reconsideration of Article 70 declared carried. 8:22 P. M.
The question now comes on indefinite postponement of Article 70
as was voted at the March 30, 1967 Adjourned Town Meeting. Standing
vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
26 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 9
9 J. Keith Butters 25
25 Stephen T. Russian 17
31 Martin I. Small 24
91 75
Indefinite postponement of Article 70 declared carried.
8:26 P . M.
Jules P. Sussman moves that Article 77 be taken up after
Article 81.
Carried. 8:27 P. M.
Article 78. Presented by Alford S. Peckham.
MOTION: That the Conservation Commission be and it
hereby is authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire in
the name of the Town, and that the Selectmen be and they
hereby are authorized on behalf of the Town to take by
eminent domain, upon the written request of the Con-
servation Commission for conservation purposes as
provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General
Laws, all or any part of a parcel of land believed to
contain 32 acres, more or less, situated in East Lexington
and bounded northwesterly by other land of the Town;
northeasterly by the Lexington-Winchester town line; and
southeasterly by the Lexington-Arlington town line, said
parcel being the land substantially as described by two
deeds recorded in Middlesex South District Registry of
Deeds, Book 9596, Page 406, and Book 9442, Page 113; and
all or any part of a parcel of land on the southwesterly
side of Winchester Drive, bounded southwesterly by other
land of the Town and believed to contain 8,000 square
feet, more or less, and being the land substantially as
described in a deed recorded in Middlesex South District
Registry of Deeds, Book 9962, Page 441; and to appropriate
therefor the sum of $72,000.00, and provide for payment
by the transfer of $7,000.00 from the unexpended balance
of the appropriation to the Conservation Fund which was
madeunderArticle 81 of the Warrant for the 1966 Annual
Town Meeting and by raising the balance of $65,000.00 in
the current tax levy.
8:29 P . M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. makes the following motion:
Moved: That the motion be amended so that it reads
as follows: "and to appropriate therefor the sum of
$50,000.00 and provide for payment by the transfer of
$7,000.00 from the unexpended balance in the appropriation
to the Conservation Fund under Article 81 of the warrant
for the 1966 Annual Town Meeting and by raising the
balance of $43,000.00 in the current tax levy. "
°Mr. Parrish's amendment declared carried. 8:40 P. M.
After general discussion, Howard M. Kassler moves the
previous question which was declared carried. 8:52 P. M.
Voice vote on main motion, as amended, not unanimous, so
standing vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
20 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 17
29 J. Keith Butters 7
35 Stephen T. Russian 6
32 Martin I. Small 18
116 48
Main motion, as amended, declared carried. 8:54 P. M.
Article 79. Presented by Leslie H. York.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate an additional sum of
$11,300.00 to be used in conjunction with money approp-
riated under Article 14 of the Warrant for the Special
Town Meeting held on June 20, 1966, for the land
acquisition authorized under said Article 14.
Francis W. K. Smith speaks on the article. 9:02 P. M.
Robert Cataldo moves for indefinite postponement of
this article. 9:02 P. M.
Article 79. ( Cont. )
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. states that the Appropriation
Committee is in favor of indefinite postponement.
9: 12 P .. M. -
Indefinite postponement declared lost. 9:13 P. M.
Standing vote taken on main motion as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
13 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 23
23 J. Keith Butters 11
31 Stephen T. Russian. 10
32 Martin I. Small 15
99 59
Main motion declared carried. 9: 15 P. M.
Article 80. Presented by Leslie H. York.
MOTION: To authorize the Conservation Commission to
purchase or otherwise acquire in the name of the Town,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, upon the written request of the Conservation
Commission for conservation purposes as provided by
Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, all or any
part of a parcel of land believed to contain 6.5 acres,
more or less, being described in a deed from Nathan
Ribock to Kingston Homes, Inc. dated May 20, 1965 and
recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds in Book
10824, Page 208; and to raise and appropriate for said
land acquisition the sum of $25,000.00.
9:16 P. M.
Francis T. Worrell states that the Planning Board is
in favor of acquisition of this land. 9:18 P . M.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. moves to amend the motion by
striking the figure $25,000.00 and substituting there-
for the figure $16 ,000.00. 9:18 P . M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. states that the Appropriation
Committee is in favor of Mr. Cole' s amendment. 9:19 P. M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is in favor of Mr. Cole' s amendment. 9: 19 P. M.
Amendment, as offered by Mr. Cole, declared carried by
voice vote. 9:25 P. M.
Voice vote on main motion, as amended, not unanimous, so
standing vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
29 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 5
33 J. Keith Butters 3
38 Stephen T. Russian 0
45 Martin I. Small 6
145 14
Main motion, as amended, declared carried. 9:28 P . M.
Article 81. Presented by Leslie H. York.
MOTION: To authorize the Conservation• Commission to
purchase or otherwise acquire in the name of the Town,
and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent
domain, upon the written request of the Conservation
Commission for conservation purposes as provided by
Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, all or
any part of a parcel of land containing 7.97 acres as
Article 81. shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington,
(Cont. ) Mass. ", dated November 2L4., 1943, by Fred A. Joyce, Sur-
veyor, all as described in a deed from Edwin B. Worthen
et al, dated May 26, 1944, recorded in Middlesex South
District Deeds, Book 6944, Page 539; and to raise and
appropriate for said land acquisition the sum of $14,000.00.
9:28 P. M.
Francis W. K. Smith speaks for the Conservation Commission.
9:30 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board is
unanimously in favor of this article.
9:31 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. states that the Appropriation
Committee is against this article. 9:32 P. M.
After general discussion, Stillman P. Williams moves the
previous question which was declared carried by voice
vote. 9:40 P. M.
Voice vote on main motion not unanimous, so standing
vote taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
7 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 30
23 J. Keith Butters 13
29 Stephen T. Russian 15
31 Martin I. Small . 20
94 78
As it is not a two-thirds vote in favor, the main
motion is declared lost. 9:42 P. M.
Jules P. Sussman moves for reconsideration of Article 81.
9:42 P. M.
Jules P . Sussman moves the previous question which was lost by
voice vote. 9:43 P. M.
Reconsideration of Article 81 declared lost by voice vote.
Voice vote questioned, so standing vote on motion for reconsideration
taken as follows:
In Favor Tellers Opposed
5 Van T. Boughton, Jr. 31
18 J. Keith Butters 18
19 Stephen T. Russian 25
24 Martin I. Small 26
66 100
Reconsideration of Article 81 declared lost. 9:48 P. M.
Article 77. Presented by Jules P. Sussman.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate an additional sum of
$5,000.00 to the Conservation Fund, established by vote
under Article 9 of the Warrant for the Special Town
Meeting held June 8, 1964.
9:49 P. M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. presents the followingMotion:
Moved: That the motion be amended to read 2,000.00.
9:53 P . M.
Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures
Committee is in favor of the amendment. 9:55 P. M.
Mr. Parrish' s amendment declared carried. 9:56 P . M.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously. 9:57 P . M.
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Article 82. Presented by Robert Cataldo. p,7
MOTION: To establish an unpaid committee to be known as A
the Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee, con-
sisting of three residents of the Town to be appointed
by the Moderator, and to authorize said committee to act
under the provisions of Sections 44A to 44K, of Chapter
40 of the General Laws, as amended.
9:57 P. M.
Various speakers. James F. Flynn moves the previous
question which was declared carried. 10:03 P. M.
Main motion carried by voice vote. 10:03 P . M.
Robert V. Whitman moves for reconsideration of Article 36. 10: 03 P.M.
Roland B. Greeley states that the Planning Board is in favor of
Article 36. 10: 12 P . M.
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. states that the Appropriation Committee is
against reconsideration of Article 36. 10: 15 P. M.
Herbert W. Eisenberg moves the previous question which was declared
carried by voice vote. 10: 15 P. M.
Reconsideration of Article 36 declared lost by voice vote. 10:15 P.M.
Article 83. Presented by Allan Green.
MOTION: To amend the General By-Laws of the Town by substituting
therefor General By-Laws as prepared and recommended by
-/ the General By-Laws Committee acting under the provisions
of the vote adopted under Article 31 of the Warrant for
:/7 the 1963 Annual Town Meeting, a copy of which General
By-Laws entitled 'General By-Laws df the Town of Lex-
ington; and dated 1967" together with Supplemental
Notations thereto dated February 28, 1967 is on file' in
the office- of the. Town_.Clerk and excepting that Article
XI Section 1 shall read as follows:
ARTICLE XI
BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 1. The Board of Appeals established under
the Zoning By-Law shall be and shall act as the Board of
Appeals under the Sub-division Control Law, being Section
81K to 81C-G inclusive of Chapter 41 of the General Laws,
and any acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto.
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1300. in the
current tax levy for the preparation, printing and
publishing thereof.
Carried Unanimously 10:21 P. M.
Article 84. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. moves that this article be
indefinitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 10:21 P . M.
Article 85. Presented by Margery M. Battin.
MOTION: That the time for filing of the findings and
recommendations of the committee called the Structure
of Town Government Committee established under Article
49 of the Warrant for the 1966 Annual Town Meeting be
extended to the 1968 Annual Town Meeting .
Carried Unanimously 10:23 P . M. -
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. moves that Articles 86 and 87 be taken up
together but the motion is ruled out of order by the Moderator.
10:23 P. M.
Article 86. Presented by Richard W. Souza.
/ MOTION: To amend the Building By-Law by inserting in
ARTICLE III thereof between the definitions of
/ "Superintendent of Public Works�� and "Veneer" an
,, additional definition to read as follows:
SWIMMING POOL: Every outdoor artificial pool of
water capable of having a depth of two ( 2) feet or more
at any point, and having a surface area of more than one
hundred ( 100) square feet, and used for swimming or
bathing, whether excavated or above ground, together
with bathhouses, equipment and appurtenances used there-
with.
here-
with.
10:25 P . M.
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. moves to strike definition as
read and substitute therefor the following:
SWIMMING POOL: An outdoor pool used for swimming or
bathing which has a surface area of one hundred ( 100)
square feet or more, and has a water depth of two (2)
feet or more, at any point, when filled to the overflow
level.
10:28 P. M.
Richard W. Souza moves to amend the amendment by adding
the word "artificial" after the word "An".
10:30 P. M.
Mr. Souza' s motion to amend the amendment declared
carried by voice vote. 10:32 P. M.
Amendment by Mr. Whitman, as amended by Mr. Souza,
declared lost by voice vote. 10:32 P. M.
Main motion, as presented by Mr. Souza, carried
unanimously. 10:34 P. M.
Article 87. Presented by, Richard W. Souza.
/ /j MOTION: To amend the Building By-Law by adding at the
^ � end thereof ARTICLE XXIV to read as follows:
SWIMMING MING POOLS
Section 1. Swimming pools are hereby declared to be structures
subject to the provisions of the Building By-Law and
subject also to the following:
A. No swimming pool or part thereof, including the
excavation therefor, shall hereafter be installed,
constructed, altered or repaired until a permit
therefor has been issued by the Building Inspector
and unless such permit is in full force and effect,
except for ordinary repairs necessary for the up-
keep or maintenance of any such swimming pool.
B. Every swimming pool shall be completely surrounded
by a fence or wall not less than four (4) feet in
height. Each such fence or wall shall be so con-
structed as not to have openings, holes, or spaces
larger than four (4) inches in any direction,
except for doors and gates and except for picket
fences where the space between pickets shall not
exceed four (4) inches.
C. All gates for openings through such enclosure shall
be not less than four (4) feet in height and shall
be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching
device for keeping the gate or door securely closed
at all times when not in actual use, except that
the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the
enclosure need not be so equipped.
Article 87. ( Cont. ) l°
D. If intended for use during the hours of darkness,
suitable illumination shall be provided which shall
be shielded from shining upon any street or ad-
joining property. Underwater pool lights shall be
12 volts or less and must be supplied from an
isolating transformer.
E. Every swimming pool shall be equipped with a
permanent ladder or steps which permit exit from
the swimming pool water.
F. Spring boards are not permitted unless located in
an area of the swimming pool whichlms a water depth
of seven (7) feet or more.
10:35 P . M.
Allen Lee Whitman, Jr. makes the following motion:
To refer this Article to a Committee of three Citizens
appointed by the Moderator, Said Committee to receive
suggestions from the Standing Committee on Building
and Plumbing Bylaws, and to prepare and submit for
approval by the Town at a June 1967 Town Meeting such
Bylaws on Swimming pools as they recommend.
10:43 P . M.
Thomas G. Taylor moves the previous question which
was declared carried by voice vote. 10:48 P . M.
Motion, as presented by Mr. Whitman, declared lost
by voice vote. 10:48 P. M.
Main motion, as presented by Mr. Souza, declared
carried by voice vote. 10:48' P . M.
Alfred S. Busa gives notice of reconsideration of Article 87.
10:50 P . M.
Article 88. Presented by Richard W. Souza.
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MOTION: To amend the Building By-Law by inserting
c,/ ✓ the words "or two" between the words"one" and "story"
�yV � � in the second sentence of Article XVII, Section 9,
paragraph A. under the sub-caption "Bearing Partitions
and Exterior Walls".
Carried Unanimously 10:50 P . M.
Article 89. Presented by Richard W. Souza.
MOTION: To amend the Building By-Law by striking out
of Article XXII, Section 2, the second paragraph which
reads:
�y "The walls and ceiling shall be metal lathed and
plastered to make a minimum thickness of three-
fourths ( 3/4) of an inch. ", and by substituting
therefor a new second paragraph to read as follows:
"The walls and ceiling shall have a fire resistance
rating of at least one hour. "
Carried Unanimously 10:51 P . M.
Article 90. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate, under the authority
of Section 2 of Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1966, the
sum of $653.39 to cover disbursements from the appro-
priation under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Special
Town Meeting held on November 25, 1963 in excess of the
amount then available in said appropriation.
Carried Unanimously 10:52 P . M.
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Article 91. Presented by Frank H. Totman, Jr.
MOTION: To raise and appropriate the sum of $875.00
for the erection of approximately three hundred and fifteen
(315) lineal feet of chain link fence, including one
twelve-foot, double gate, on the Adams School Playground,
said fence to run generally north and south, adjacent and
parallel, to the existing Boston and Maine railroad tracks.
10:53 P. M.
After general discussion, James F. Flynn moves the
previous question. Previous question carried. 11:04 P.M.
Main motion carried unanimously. 11:04 P. M.
Article 92. Presented by Ephraim Weiss.
I move that the Board of Selectmen be directed to
apply for admission to the Metropolitan Air Pollution
Control District under the provisions of Section 142B
of Chapter 111 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. -
11:05 P . M.
Permission was given to Mrs. Green to speak on this
article. 11: 13 P. M.
Rufus L. McQuillan moves that this article be in-
definitely postponed. 11: 18 P . M.
James M. McLaughlin moves the previous question which
was declared carried by voice vote. 11:20 P. M.
Indefinite postponement declared carried by voice vote.
11:21 P. M.
Article 93. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. moves that this article be in-
definitely postponed.
Carried Unanimously 11 :22 P. M.
Alfred S. Busa moves for reconsideration of Article 87. 11:22 P.M.
Reconsideration cf Article 87 declared lost. 11:25 P . M.
Article 2. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. , Chairman of the Appropriation
Committee estimates that the tax rate will be $48.00.
11:25 P. M.
Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. moves that this meeting be dissolved.
Carried Unanimously 11:25 P. M.
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