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Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
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ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470
Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Council President
TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 25,2018 AT 7:15 P.M.
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RICHARD E.MASTRANGELO COUNCIL CHAMBER
Vice President& AGENDA
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays
Councilor At Large
Anthony J.Donato,
Councilor At Large 1. ROLL CALL
Susan G.Falkoff, 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba, 3. PUBLIC FORUM
Councilor At Large
Angeline B.Kounelis, 4. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
District A Councilor Minutes of the September 11,2018 Town Council Meeting
Lisa J.Feltner,
District B Councilor 5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Kenneth M.Woodland, 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
District D Councilor A. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Resolution AdiustinR the Salary of
Town Council Clerk for Fiscal Years 2018, and 2019
B. Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 115,
Watertown Code of Ordinances,the Bring Your Own Bal;Ordinance
C. Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Revisions to Chapter 91, Watertown
Code of Ordinances,the Animal Control Ordinance
7. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER,AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds
in the Amount of$300 from Watertown Savings Bank to the Watertown
Farmer's Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Projzram (SNAP)
Match Program
B. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in
the Amount of $1,000 from Belmont Savings Bank to Offset Expenses
Related to the"Faire on the Square 2018."
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8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Affordable Housing and
Zonin&—Anthony Palomba, Chair
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
Communitv Preservation Committee
11. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING
MATTERS
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. PUBLIC FORUM
14. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
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TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
PRESENT ABSENT
ANTHONY PALOMBA X
VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X
KENNETH M. WOODLAND X
CAROLINE BAYS X
ANTHONY J. DONATO X
SUSAN G. FALKOFF X
LISA J. FELTNER X
ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X
MARK S. SIDERIS, X
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
YES NO PRESENT
VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X
KENNETH M. WOODLAND X
CAROLINE BAYS X
ANTHONY J. DONATO X
SUSAN G. FALKOFF X
LISA J. FELTNER X
ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X
ANTHONY PALOMBA X
MARK S. SIDERIS, X
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MOTION TO ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE TO ADJUSTTHE SALARY OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
CLERK
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Mark S.Sideris,
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Vincent J.Piccirilli,
Jr.,Vice President& ORDINANCE #77 2018 - O - 77
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Donato, WHEREAS: Pursuant to The Charter of the City known as the Town of
Councilor At Large Watertown, Section 2-7, subsection C, provides the mechanism to adjust the
Susan G.Falkoff, Clerk of the Town Council salary as may from time to time be provided for such
Councilor At Large office by Ordinance:
Anthony Palomba, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED: That the Town Council of the City
Councilor At Large
known as the Town of Watertown adjusts the Town Council Clerk's salary as follows:
Angeline B.Kounelis, j
District A Councilor Effective July 1, 2017 (Fiscal Year 2018), the hourly rate shall be $23.41 (2.25% 1
Lisa J.Feltner, increase).
District B Councilor
Kenneth M.Woodland, Effective July 1, 2018 (Fiscal Year 2019), the hourly rate shall be $23.88 (2.0%
District D Councilor increase).
odrici Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was
present,the above reappointment was adopted by a vote of _y_for, Q against, and
present on September 25,2018
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Marilyn . Pronovost,4 o w�uncil Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Town Council President
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Mark S.Sideris,
Council President ORDINANCE#78 O-2018-78
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., BRING YOUR OWN BAG ORDINANCE
Vice President&
District C Councilor
WHEREAS, the commercial use of plastic bags has been determined to have a
Caroline Bays Councilor At Large significant impact upon the environment; and
Anthony J.Donato, WHEREAS,the long-term elimination and short-term reduction of environmentally
Councilor At Large dangerous petrochemical and natural gas products, and a return to environmentally
Susan G.Falkoff, sustain able materials that are rapidly renewable and biodegradable is desired; and
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba, WHEREAS, the Town seeks to protect and preserve the environment through the
Councilor At Large reduction in commercial use of plastic bags.
Angeline B.Kounelis,
District A Councilor NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown that Title IX of the Watertown Code of Ordinances,
Lisa J.Feltner, Business Regulations, is hereby amended by the insertion of new Chapter 115 as
District B Councilor
follows:
Kenneth M.Woodland,
District D Councilor Chapter 115: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCE
§115.01 Intent and Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to reduce the commercial use of single-use
plastic bags in Watertown.
The Town Council hereby finds that the reduction in the use of single-use
plastic bags by commercial entities is a public purpose that protects the land
and marine environment, advances solid waste reduction, and protects
waterways. Further, single-use plastic bags clog storm drainage systems,
create a burden to solid waste collection and recycling, and require the use
of millions of barrels of crude oil nationally for their manufacture. This
Ordinance seeks to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags that are
being used, discarded and littered, and to promote the use of reusable
checkout bags by retail stores located in Watertown.
The Town Council notes that several neighboring communities and the
State of Massachusetts have enacted or are considering enacting similar
measures. Furthermore, at the time of enactment of this Ordinance, the
Council is aware that 20 million Americans live in communities where bag
bans are in place,including the entire states of Hawaii and California,along
with several major countries including India, China and Italy.
§115.02 Definitions
The following words shall,unless the context clearly requires otherwise,
have the following meanings:
(a) "Department"means the enforcing town department from time to
time as designated by the Town Manager.
(b) 'Director" means the head of that department.
(c) "Single-use plastic bag" means a plastic bag made of plastic,
including but not limited to bags made of high-density polyethylene, low-
density polyethylene, "biodegradable," "compostable" or "oxo-
biodegradable" materials, that are intended for the purpose of transporting
food or merchandise out of a Retail Establishment.
For the purposes of this Ordinance,Single-use plastic bags shall not include:
(i) bags, whether plastic or not, in which loose or bulk candy,
produce or products are placed by a consumer to deliver such items
to the point of sale or check-out area of a Retail Establishment;
(ii) bags used to segregate food or merchandise that could damage
or contaminate other food or merchandise when placed together
in a point-of-sale bag;
(iii)laundry or dry-cleaner bags;
(iv)bags holding prescription medication dispensed from a
pharmacy; or
(v) newspaper bags,,•—er
plastie bags
(d) "Recyclable Paper Bag" means a paper bag that is 100 percent
recyclable and contains at least 40% post-consumer recycled content, and
displays the words 'Recyclable" and "made from 40% post-consumer
recycled content" in a visible manner on the outside of the bag.
(e) 'Reusable Bag" means a sewn bae with stitched handles that is
specifically desiened for multiple reuse and that(1) is machine washable or
is made of a material that can be cleaned or disinfected:and.(2) is either(a)
made of natural fibers(such as cotton or linen):or(b)made of durable.non-
toxic plastic other than volvethvlene orpolwinyl chloride that is eenerally
considered a food-erade material that is more than 5.0 mils thick.
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(f) 'Retail Establishment" means any commercial enterprise selling
goods, articles, food or personal services to the public, including but not
limited to markets, restaurants, bars,take-out food purveyors, merchandise
retailers, florists and galleries.
(g) "Degradable plastic bags"mean plastic bags that are comprised of a
material that is capable of being rapidly decomposed by bacteria or other
living organisms (biodegradable), light (photodegradable) under marine
conditions (marine-degradable) as defined by ASTM or ISO standards.
§115.03 Rea_uirements
(1) Beginning- Jul-; 1, 294-7, *No Single-use plastic bag shall be
distributed, either with or without charge, to a customer at any Retail
Establishment located in the Town, except for degradable plastic bags as
noted in (2)below.
(2) Retail Establishments may provide or sell to customers Recyclable
Paper Bags, Degradable Plastic Bags, or Reusable Bags. pr ublie
ilnformation oublicizine the Brine Your Own Bag Ordinance and advising
customers to wash Reusable Bags to prevent food-borne illness must be
prominently displayed or communicated at the point of provision or sale.
(3) Public information advising customers on the proper care and
maintenance of reusable bags shall be available through the Public Health
Department.
(4) The Department shall have the authority to promulgate regulations
to accomplish any of the provisions of this Section.
§115.04 Exemption
(1) The Director may exempt a Retail Establishment from the
requirements of this Section for a period of up to six(6) iewd-months,
upon a finding by the Director that the requirements of this Section would
cause undue hardship to the Retail Establishment. An "undue hardship"
shall only be found in circumstances where the Retail Establishment
requires additional time in order to draw down an existing inventory of
single-use plastic bags or paper bags which do not meet the definition of
recyclable paper bags. Any Retail Establishment receiving an exemption
shall file with the Director monthly reports on inventory reduction and
remaining stocks.
(2) Any Retail Establishment may apply for an exemption to the
Director using forms provided by the Department, and shall allow the
Director, or his or her designee, access to all information supporting its
application.
(3) The Director may approve the exemption request, in whole or in
part,with or without conditions
§115.05 Enforcement
Town employees from time to time as designated by the Town Manager
are empowered and authorized to enforce this ordinance.
This Ordinance may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in
equity, including,but not limited to, non-criminal disposition pursuant to
G.L. c. 40, §21D the Town's Ordinances. If non-criminal disposition is
elected,then any Retail Establishment which violates any provision of this
Ordinance shall be subject to the following penalties:
First Offense: $100 fine
Second Offense: $200 fine
Third and Subsequent Offenses: $300 fine each
Each day or portion thereof shall constitute a separate offense. If more
than one, each condition violated shall constitute a separate offense.
§115.06 Severabilitv
If any portion of this Section is declared to be invalid,the remainder shall
continue to be in full force and effect.
§115.07 Effective Date
The language of this amended Ordinance will take effect on March 1, 2019.
Until that time, the language of the previous Ordinance shall apply.
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I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum
was present,the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of for, (J
against, andO present on 04(PS2018.
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Marilyn . Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Si eris, Council President
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Mark S.Sideris,
Council President ORDINANCE 0-2018—7 9
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,
Vice President
Caroline Bays, ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Councilor At Large
WHEREAS, Title IX, Chapter 91, Animals, of the Watertown Code of Ordinances
Anthony J.Donato, g an management g
Councilor At Large addresses the keeping d ement of dogs, cats, and other animals in the interest
of protecting public health and safety as well as the health and safety of the subject
Susan G.Falkoff, animals; and
Councilor At Large
AnthonyPalomba, WHEREAS, the provisions of G.L. c. 140, §§136A through 174FE--and associated
Councilor At Large regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relative to the keeping of dogs and
Angeline B.Kounelis, other animals have been revised to better address public health and safety; and
District A Councilor
WHEREAS, it has been determined to revise the Watertown Animal Control
Lisa J.Feltner,
District B Councilor Ordinance to be consistent with the provisions of the laws of the Commonwealth and to
address issues of public health and safety in the best interest of the Town.
Kenneth M.Woodland,
District D Councilor NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City Known as
the Town of Watertown that Title IX, Chapter 91, Animals, of the Watertown Code of
Ordinances, is hereby amended by deleting the language thereof in its entirety and
inserting in its place the following language:
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CHAPTER 91: ANIMALS
§91.01 -INTRODUCTION
Acting under Massachusetts General Law and pursuant to Chapter 140, Section 136A through 174FE
inclusive and under any other applicable laws and regulations,the City of Watertown,known as the j
Town of Watertown,hereby adopts this ordinance in the interest of protecting the health and safety of
its citizens, dogs, cats and wildlife.
§91.02-DEFINITIONS
ANIMAL CONTROL AGENT: Any duly authorized employee or agent of the Town of Watertown
who may enforce the provisions of the Watertown Animal Control Ordinance.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: An appointed, duly authorized employee of the Town of Watertown
whose primary responsibility is to enforce the provisions of the Watertown Animal Control Ordinance
and Massachusetts General Law.Chapter 140, Sections 136A-174FE inclusive.
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ANIMALS: All mammals, fowl and reptiles, except human beings.
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AT LARGE: Off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the control of the owner or keeper
either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise. j
DANGEROUS CAT: a cat that either: (i)without justification, attacks a person or domestic animal
causing physical injury or death;or(ii)behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe
poses an unjustified imminent threat of physical injury or death to a person or to a domestic or owned
animal.
DANGEROUS DOG: a dog that either: (i)without justification, attacks a person or domestic animal
causing physical injury or death; or(ii)behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe
poses an unjustified imminent threat of physical injury or death to a person or to a domestic or owned
animal.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS: An animal that has been domesticated by humans so as to live and breed in a
tame condition and depends on humankind for survival; any animal listed in 321 Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 9.02(3), except as provided in 321 CMR 9.02(2)(d).
FERAL CAT: A domestic cat who has been born and raised without contact to humans, or a domestic
cat who has not had contact with humans for a significant period of time and has become un-socialized
to humans; a Feral Cat is fearful of humans,may depend on humans for survival by means of a
caretaker who provides food and a shelter, and is not likely to ever become an indoor cat.
IMPOUND: Take into the custody of the Animal Control Officer or Animal Control Agent.
INDOOR CAT: A domestic cat that lives in a dwelling or home,has a litter box,food,shelter, etc.
provided by the keeper or owners and is never allowed outdoors; an Indoor Cat independent on humans
for survival.
KEEPER OR OWNER: Any person owning,possessing, controlling,harboring or having custody of
an animal.
LEASH: A restraint which shall be of an appropriate length and made of a sturdy,unfrayed material
suitable to allow the dog owner or keeper to maintain control over the dog. A leash is used to restrain
the dog when upon the streets, sidewalk or any public areas or to restrain the dog from entering these
said areas.
NUISANCE DOG: A dog that:
(1) By excessive barking or other disturbance, is a source of annoyance to a sick person residing
in the vicinity; or
(2) By excessive barking,causing damage or other interference, a reasonable person would find
such behavior disruptive to one's quiet and peaceful enjoyment; or
(3) Has threatened or attacked livestock, a domestic animal or a person,but such threat or attack
was not a grossly disproportionate reaction under all the circumstances.
OUTDOOR CAT: A domestic cat that lives in a dwelling or home;has a litter box,.food, shelter, etc.
provided by the keeper or owner, but is also allowed outdoors for any length of time during the day; an
Outdoor Cat is dependent on humans for survival.
SERVICEANIMAL: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)28 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 36.104, any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for
the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical,sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or
other mental disability. Service Animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless these devices
interfere with the Service Animal's work or the individual'y disability prevents using these devices. In
that case,the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective
controls. Service animals are allowed to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where public is
allowed to go. Other species of animals,whether wild or domestic animals,trained or untrained, are
not service animals for the purpose of this definition. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort,
emotional support,well-being or companionship do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
STRAY CAT: A domestic cat who is socialized to humans who has lived as a pet in a domestic home
but has been abandoned, lost;or has left its domestic home; a Stray Cat is dependent on humans for
survival.
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TOWN: The City known as the Town of Watertown,Massachusetts.
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UNCONFINED:Not securely confined indoors, or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run
area on the premises of the owner or keeper.
WATERTOWNPOLICE OFFICER: Any duly authorized employee of the Watertown Police
Department who may enforce the provisions of the Watertown Animal Control Ordinance.
WILD ANIMAL:Any animal not kept as a domesticated animal and is indigenous to this area of the
State, including but not limited to coyotes,raccoons, beavers,wild turkey, skunks, opossums,fishers,
squirrels,chipmunks,rodents, and more.
§91.03 -DOG LICENSING
(A) ANNUAL DOG LICENSING FEE:No person shall own or keep a clog, six months of age or older,
within the Town unless an annual license for such dog is obtained from the Town Clerk. The fee for
such a license shall be$10.00 for each dog.The licensing period shall be from January 1 st through
December 31st. The license fee for each dog,owned or kept by persons who are aged 60 or older shall
be$5.00.The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to veterinary establishments that are subject
to kennel licensing. Pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, section 139(c),no licensing fee shall be charged for a
Service Animal.
(B) RABIES VACCINATION: No dog shall be licensed unless a valid rabies vaccination certificate is
presented to the Town Cleric at the time of licensing. All dogs shall be vaccinated against rabies in
accordance with MGL Ch. 140 section 14513.
(C) ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS: No dog six months of age or older shall be licensed unless
there is presented to the Town Cleric at the time of licensing either:
(1) proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered, or
(2) a statement signed by a veterinarian stating a reason why spaying or neutering has been
delayed, or
(3) a statement signed by the owner or keeper of the dog that a decision has been made not to spay or neuter
the dog,or
(4) a statement signed by a veterinarian or the animal control officer that the animal appears to have been
spayed or neutered in the past
(D) BREEDER'S LICENSE: An annual breeder's license shall be obtained for any dog with respect
to which a statement is presented that a decision has been made not to spay or neuter. The fee for such a
breeder's license shall be $25.00 for each dog and such fee shall be in addition to the fee imposed
pursuant to this Ordinance, Section 91.03 (A).
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(E) NUMBER OF LICENSED DOGS: Not more than three dogs over six months of age shall be
kept in a household. Any variance to this number of licensed animals must first be approved by the
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(F) LICENSE TAGS:All dogs shall display a dog license on their collar. The dog owner and/or keeper
shall present the dog license tag when request is made by the Animal Control'Officer,Animal Control
Agent, or Police Officer. Dogs not displaying dog licenses are subject to impoundment until licensure
is attained.
§91.04 -RESTRAINT OF DOGS
An person owning or keeping a do shall not suffer or allow it to run at large in an of the streets or
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public ways, or places in the Town, or upon the premises of anyone other than the owner or keeper,
unless the owner or occupant of such premises grants permission.. Under no circumstances shall a dog,
even on a leash,be allowed on private property,unless specific permission has been granted. No dog
shall be permitted in any public place or street within the Town of Watertown unless it is effectively
restrained by a chain or leash, except at a Town designated dog park pursuant to Section 91.09 (E) of
this chapter.
§91.05-Restricted Areas
RESTRICTED AREAS:
(1) No dog shall be allowed on school property, in cemeteries, or in public parks maintained by the
Town. Service Animals are exempt from this provision.
(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 91.05 (1)above, dogs on leashes shall be permitted
on marked or paved walking paths on Whitney Hill Park, Saltonstall Park,Arsenal Park, Linear Park,
Filippello Park,Howe Park and the park behind 552 Main Street, exclusive of athletic tracks and tot
lot surfaces.
(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 91.05 (1) and 91.05 (2), dogs shall be permitted
inside Town designated dog parks pursuant to Section 91.09 (E) of this chapter.
§91.06 -REMOVAL OF DOG WASTE
(A)REMOVAL OF DOG WASTE FROMP UBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: Each person who
owns or keeps a dog within the Town, shall immediately remove and dispose of any feces left by such
dog on any sidewalk,planting strip, street,park or other public area, or on any private property which is
not owned or occupied by such person. Any such dog is to be accompanied by a person carrying a
device which is suitable for picking up and containing feces,unexposed to such person and to the
general public.
(B)METHOD OF DOG WASTE DISPOSAL: Dog waste or feces may only be disposed of in a
sanitary manner. Dog waste shall not be disposed of in catch basins.
(C) EXEMPTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF DOG WASTES: Section 91.06 (A)and 91.06 (B) shall
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not apply to a Service Animal accompanying any individual with a disability,who, by reason of a
disability, is physically unable to comply with the requirements of said sections.
§91.07-IMPOUNDMENT
(A) NOTICE OF IMP UNDMENT.
(1) It shall be the duty of any Animal Control Officer or his/her designee to apprehend any dog found
running at large and/or any unlicensed dog in any street or public place within the Town and to
impound such dog in the place provided therefore.
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(2)The owner or keeper of any dog so impounded may reclaim such dog within 7 days and upon
payment of the license fee, if unpaid,all outstanding citations,boarding fees for each day the dog was
held, all veterinary costs, and all other associated costs as applicable.
(B) UNCLAIMED DOGS: The Animal Control Officer shall make reasonable efforts to determine the
identity.of the owner or keeper of any dog. If any dog is impounded pursuant to this chapter and its
owner and/or keeper cannot be identified within seven days,the dog may be put up for adoption or
humanely euthanized, provided that the Animal Control Officer determines that all reasonable efforts
have been made to locate the owner and/or keeper and there are no reasonable alternatives to such
action.
§91.08 - CATS
(A) CAT LICENSING FEE: No person shall own or keep a cat,six months of age or older,within the
Town unless an annual license for such cat is obtained from the Town Cleric. The fee for such a license
shall be$10.00 for each cat. The licensing fee for each cat owned or kept by persons who are aged 60
or older shall be$5.00.
(B)NUMBER OF LICENSED CATS:Not more than five cats over six months of age shall be kept in a
household.Any variance to this number of licensed animals must first be approved by the Board of
Health.The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to veterinary establishments that are.subject to
kennel licensing.
(C) RABIES VACCINATION: No cat shall be licensed unless a valid rabies vaccination certificate is
presented to the Town Cleric at the time of licensing.All cats shall be vaccinated against rabies in
accordance with MGL Ch. 140 section 145B.
(D) OUTDOOR CAT REOUIREMENTS.
(1)All cats allowed or found outdoors for any length of time shall be outfitted with a microchip. All
cats allowed outdoors shall be spayed or neutered. Any cat found at large that cannot be immediately
identified shall be deemed a stray.
(2)Exemptions -This section shall not apply to a cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious
bodily harm or death if spayed,neutered, or microchipped, due to age or infirmity. The owner or
custodian must obtain written confirmation of this fact from a Massachusetts Licensed Veterinarian. If
the cat is able to be safely spayed,neutered, or microchipped at a later date,that date must be stated in
the written confirmation.
(E) STRAY CATS: `
Any rescue group,humane society or other person or organization picking up stray cats shall notify the
Animal Control Officer with all relevant information of each cat and the location found.
(F) FERAL CATS:
Any person or organization that traps and releases feral cats shall report such activity to the Animal
Control Officer including information of description and numbers of cats trapped and name of
caretaker. The caretaker is expected to take full responsibility for the duration of the cat's life. All
feral cats shall be ear tipped. All feral cats shall be spayed or neutered.
(G) DANGEROUS CATS: j
The Animal Control Officer may at any time issue an order of confinement for any cat deemed a
Dangerous Cat.
§91.09 -MISCELLANEOUS
(A)ANIMAL BITE PROCEDURE: All bites by dogs, cats or other domestic animals or wild or exotic
animals shall be reported to the Health Department and the Animal Control Officer as soon as possible
by the person bitten or by the owner or keeper of the animal, or both.
(B)MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY: The operator of a motor vehicle that strikes,
injures, or kills any animal within the Town shall report such incident to the pet's owner or keeper,
custodian or to a Watertown Police Officer.
(WEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS: No person within the Town shall feed any wild animals,
including without limitation,ducks, geese and raccoons, or any homeless dogs or cats, except birds fed
within the confines of his/her private property,provided that no threat to public health or safety is
thereby created. Persons feeding their own domestic animals shall do so only in a sheltered space
inaccessible to wild or roaming animals. This Section, 91.09 (C), shall not apply to the feeding of
homeless dogs or cats if done in a sheltered place inaccessible to wild or roaming animals with the
express purpose of befriending the dog or cat in order to have it vaccinated,spayed, neutered and
ultimately adopted.
(D) WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS: No person within the Town shall possess,maintain,propagate,
cultivate or deal with wild or exotic animals within the meaning of Chapter 131, Section 23, of the
Massachusetts General Laws unless notice thereof has been filed with the Board of Health and all
permits required by said Section 23 or otherwise have been obtained.
(E) TOWNDOG PARKS
(1) Owners and/or Keepers using a Town Dog Park must adhere to posted Dog Park Rules referenced
on Town website and posted at each Town Dog Park.
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(2)Dog Park Rules are enforced under the provisions of this Ordinance. Any change in Dog Park
Rules shall be communicated to the Town Council
(F) NUISANCEAND DANGEROUS DOGS: In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140, �
Section 157 of the Massachusetts General Laws, any person may file written complaint to the Board of
Health that a dog owned or kept in the Town is a nuisance or a dangerous dog. The Board of Health
who has been appointed as the Hearing Authority shall process the complaint, hold a public hearing and i
make decision on the written complaint.
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(G) GENERAL PROHIBITION: No person shall own or keep in the Town any dog, cat or other
household pet which by biting, barking, howling, scratching or crying, or in any other manner, disturbs
the peace and quiet of any neighborhood,destroys private property or endangers the safety of any
person.
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§91.10-ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
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(A) CRIMINAL COMPLAINT: Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance may be
penalized by indictment or on complaint brought in district court. Each day on which any violation or
offense continues shall be deemed to be a separate violation or offense.
(B) NONCRIMINAL DISPOSITION: Whoever violates any provision of this Ordinance,the violation
of which is subject to a specific.penalty,may be penalized by the non-criminal method of disposition as
provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D. Each day on which any violation exists shall be
deemed to be a separate offense.
Penalty: $ 50.00 for first offense
$ 100.00 for second offense
$200.00 for third offense and thereafter
(C) ENFORCING PERSONS: Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Agent or any Watertown
Police Officer.
Any violations of this Ordinance that occur within Town parks or recreation areas are also enforceable
by the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or his/her designee.
(D) OTHER: Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance is also subject, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer,Animal Control Agent or Watertown Police Officer to any
other legal or equitable enforcement remedy available.
§91.11 -ANIMAL CONTROL FUND
All monies collected under the provisions of this ordinance, other than monies collected as penalties
referenced in Section 91.10 (B), shall be deposited in a revolving fund to be known as the Animal
Control Fund, established pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 44, section 53E1/2. This revolving
fund shall be accounted for separately from all other monies in the Town, and expenditures may be
made from the revolving fund without further appropriation. The Director of Public Health with the
approval of the Town Manager shall be authorized to expend money from the Animal Control Fund,
with such expenditures to be used only for programs and activities within the jurisdiction and authority
of the Animal Control Program. The Animal Control Fund shall be established not later than the
beginning of the fiscal year in which the fund shall begin. The limit on the total amount that may be
expended from the Animal Control Fund shall be determined by Town Council on or before July 1 of
each year.
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T hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the TownSouncil for which a quorum was present,the i
above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of for, 0 against, present onor-P C�
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lylarily .Pronov�ist, Council Cleric Mar S.Sideris, Council President
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Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown,MA 02472
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470
Mark S.Sideris,
Council President RESOLUTION 480 R - 2018 - 80
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,
Vice President&
District C Councilor RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
Caroline Bays EXPENDITURE OF GIFTS OF FUNDS
Councilor At Large
Anthony J.Donato,
Councilor At Large WHEREAS: From time to time,this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated
Susan G.Falkoff, towards improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba, WHEREAS: Watertown Savings Bank has donated $300.00 to the Watertown
Councilor At Large Farmer's Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Match
Angeline B.Kounelis, Program.
District A Councilor
Lisa J.Feltner, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City
District B Councilor known as the Town of Watertown, hereby accepts pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, a monetary gift of"Three Hundred "from
District D Councilor g
Kenneth M.Woodland, Watertown Savings Bank.
CoAncil Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a
quorum was present,the above resolution was adopted by avote ofa for,
against and 0 present on September 25,2018.
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Marily . Pronov st, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President
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Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
H 149 Main Street
°"b Watertown, MA 02472
ELECTED OFFICIALS! Phone: 617-972-6470
Mark S.Sideris,
Council President RESOLUTION#81 R - 2018 - 81
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,
Vice President&
District C Councilor RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
Caroline Bays EXPENDITURE OF GIFTS OF FUNDS
Councilor At Large
Anthony J.Donato,
Councilor At Large WHEREAS: From time to time,this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated
Susan G.Falkoff, towards improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba, WHEREAS: The "Faire on the Square 2018" Committee has received a number of
Councilor At Large donations that were given to offset expenditures related to the "Faire on the Square
Angeline B.Kounelis, 2018"celebration;
District A Councilor
Lisa J.Feltner, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City
District B Councilor known as the Town of Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates pursuant to
KenneMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, a monetary gift in the
District thD Councilor M. amount of$1,000.00 received by the"Faire on the Square 2018"Committee.
� / , Cr�ncil Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for v hich a quorum was
present,the above resolution was adopted by a vote of g for, U against, and
t� present on September 25, 2018.
Marilyn . Pronovo Mark S. Sideris, Council President