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Home My Public Portal About2019 Annual Watertown Report OWN OF WATERTOWN I IIC�• r lop 2019 ANNUAL REPORT r � t n 8 TOWN OFWATERTOWN 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 1630 • AAF R N_+. The Town Seal Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect Story of the Watertown Seal On the Watertown seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, bread for fish. Capt.Roger Clap, who landed at Nantusket Point in 1630, and rowed up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists, records the following story of the trip: "We went up Charles River until the river grew narrow and shallow, and there we landed our goods with much labor and toil,the bank being steep and night coming on. "We were informed that there were hard by us three hundred Indians. One Englishman that could speak the Indian language(an old Planter)went to them and advised them not to come near us in the night-,and they harkened to his counsels,and came not,I myself was one of the sentinels that first night. Our Captain was a Low Country soldier,one Mr.Southcot,a brave soldier. "In the morning some of the Indians came and stood at a distance off,looking at us,but came not near us;but when they had been a while in view,some of them came and held out a great Bass toward us;so we sent a man with a Bisket,and changed the Cake for a Bass.Afterwards,they supplied us with Bass, exchanging a Bass for a Bisket Cake,and were very friendly to us. "O dear children! Forget not what care God had over his dear servants, to watch over and protect us in our weak beginnings. Capt. Squeb turned ashore us and our goods,like a mercyless man,but God, ever our mercyful God, took pity on us; so that we were supplied, first with a boat, and them caused may Indians (some hundreds) to be ruled by the advice of one man not to come near us. Alas, had they come,how soon might they have destroyed us!I think we were not above ten in number.But God caused the Indians to help us with fish at very cheap rates" 1 2 TABLE �~ �� N�N��~N�N�� N ��N~�N��N~. �—�� CONTENTS N~.N�� N �*� Town Officials and Committees ElectedOfficials..................................................................................................................................................................4 Boardsand Commissions..................................................................................................................................................5 DepartmentHeads............................................................................................................................................................. Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council TownCouncil......................................................................................................................................................................7 TownManager ------------------------------------------------------9 Report of Town Finances Boardof Assessors ...........................................................................................................................................................l7 7\cavn,r, Collrcm,/9a,kiug Clerk................................................................................................................................l8 TownAuditor....................................................................................................................................................................2l Reports of the Offices ofTown Administration PersonnelDepartment.....................................................................................................................................................34 TownClerk and Election.................................................................................................................................................35 Information Technology Department...........................................................................................................................36 TownAttorney..................................................................................................................................................................37 PurchasingDepartment..................................................................................................................................................38 HealthDepartment..........................................................................................................................................................39 Counciluu Aging.............................................................................................................................................................47 RecreationDepartment...................................................................................................................................................49 WatertownFree Public Library......................................................................................................................................54 \eteraiA,Services..............................................................................................................................................................59 JohnA.Ryan Skating Arena............................................................................................................................................60 Department n[Public Buildings--------------------------------------------.62 Departmentof Public Works....................................................................................................................................05 Reports of the Departments of Public Safety PoliceDepartment............................................................................................................................................................h9 FireDepartment...............................................................................................................................................................82 EmergencyManagement.................................................................................................................................................87 Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning--------------.88 Report of the Department mfPmblic Schmwlw--------------------------------JOl WATERTOWN ELECTED OFFICIALS TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mark Sideris,30 Union Street#2 617-924-2699 COUNCIL AT LARGE Caroline J Bays, 110 Lovell Road 617-894-0045 Anthony J.Donato,42 Arden Road 617-755-3699 *Susan G.Falkoff, 19 Oliver Street 617-924-5723 Anthony Palomba, 14 Bates Road#2 617-926-8560 DISTRICT A COUNCILLOR Angeline B.Kounelis,55 Keenan Street#1 617-926-2352 DISTRICT B COUNCILLOR Lisa J.Feltner,34 Parker Street 617-926-5344 DISTRICT C COUNCILLOR Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.203 Orchard Street 617-924-0665 DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR Kenneth M.Woodland,68 Stuart Street 617-780-4426 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Amy B Donohue, 11 Standish Road 617-908-8319 John H.Portz,66 Robbins Road 617-924-1899 Lily R.Rayman-Read,235 Palfrey Street 781-223-5652 Eileen Hsu-Balzer,897 Belmont Street 617-484-8077 Kendra Medville Foley, 14 Center Street 617-515-2961 Lindsay J.Mosca,56 Sparkill Street 617-312-9601 LIBRARY TRUSTEE Leanne Hammonds,68 Katherine Rd 617-744-1784 Michael J.Hanlon,Jr,231 Coolidge Avenue#408 617-924-7613 Daniel Pritchard,75 Putnam Street 617-653-6645 Sheppard Ferguson,41 Rangeley Road 617-901-4075 Penelope Peoples,36 Carroll Street 617-926-1507 Timothy J.Tracy,92 Marshall Street 617-905-5967 *Appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Michael Dattoli pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Charter Section 2-9(a) 4 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Cultural Council Cable Access Corporation Board of Janet Jameson Megan Lim Directors Maria Saiz Aramais Andonian Robert Kaprielian Sheila Fay Sherri Kennedy Shirley Lundberg Ethan Davis Gretchen Neeley Michael Shepard Andy Compagna Emma Clement John M.Airasian Jesse Hammond Seta Iskandarian George Skuse Tricia Hopkins Dara Cheek Eileen Hsu-Balzer Oliver Rick Elizabeth Kent Christopher McKenzie Amy Plovnick Rebecca Smick Roberta Rosenberg Watertown Housing Authority Board of Assessors Allen Gallagher Earl L.Smith,Chairman, Town Assessor Election Commissioners Thomas Beggan Richard V Moynihan B.Bonnie Baranowski Cynthia Galligan Robert J.Airasian Christopher Dunn Shannon Lawn Board of Health Eugene Slaven Patricia Santos Dr.John H.Straus Katherine Button Watertown Housing Partnership Barbara D.Beck,Ph.D. Adam Brewster Torey Dean Richard Arnold Environment and Energy Efficiency David Leon Commission on Disability Committee Brian Costello Carol Menton Edward Lewis,Energy Manager Fred Reynolds Megan S.O'Halloran Jeanne Trubek Clifford Cook Lisa J.Feltner, Town Council Emma Clement Helen Oliver Carol Wilson-Braun Meredith Fields Andrea Adams,Senior Planner, Community Kim Charlson Brian Hebeisen Development and Planning John B.Hawes,Jr. Lauri Murphy Traffic Commission Elan Rohde Matthew Riegert Kelly Gallagher Elizabeth Gifford Sean O'Hern John Airasian Naomi Ridge Andrew Airasian Chief Michael P.Lawn,Chair,Police Community Preservation Committee Historical Commission Department Elodia Thomas,Chair Joseph Panto Gerald S.Mee,Jr.,Superintendent of Public Mark Kraczkiewicz Marilynn Roach Works Dennis J.Duff David J.Russo,Jr. Chief Robert Quinn,Fire Department Jonathan M.Bockian Elisabeth H.Loukas Steven Magoon,Director of Community Jason D.Cohen,Planning Board Designee Susan Steele Development and Planning/Assistant Town Maria P.Rose,Conservation Commission Thomas Melone Manager Designee Matthew Walter Zoning Board of Appeals Susan T.Steele,Historical Commission Historic District Commission Christopher Heep Designee Harvey Steiner David Ferris Allen Gallagher,Housing Authority Designee Linda Sternberg Melissa Santucci Robert E Dirico,Board of Park Jonathan Merin John Gannon Commissioners Elizabeth Hayes Kelly Donato Conservation Commission Licensing Board Board of Appeals Alternate Member Marylouise Pallotta McDermott Donna B.Doucette Michael E.Brangwynne Leo G.Martin Steven Aylward Francis Goyes Flor Maria P.Rose Sandra Hoffman Colleen Egan School Building Committee Charles Bering Planning Board Paul Anastasi Jeffrey W.Brown Deanne Galdston Patrick Fairbairn Gary Shaw Lori E.Kabel Jamie O'Connell Janet Buck Kelly Kurlbaum Council on Aging Payson R.Whitney III Steven Magoon Mary T.Keenan Jason D.Cohen Lindsay Mosca Patricia Gold Stormwater Advisory Committee Sean O'Hern Bertha A.Anderson Janet Buck W.Leo Patterson Dorothy-Jean Brown David Stokes Heidi Perkins Carol Airasian David Jay Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr. Burton L.Greenberg Justin Roy John Portz Esther Keaney Mark S.Sideris Janet McCullough Matthew Shuman,Town Engineer Thomas J.Tracy Arlene Smith Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning/Assistant Town Tom H.Lewis Manager Araxie Poladian 5 DEPARTMENT HEADS 10 2019 Raeleen Bandini, Purchasing Agent Daniel F. Brothers, Skating Arena Manager Peter Centola, Recreation Department Director Leone E. Cole, Library Director Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager John E. Flynn, Town Clerk/Chief Election Officer Anne-Marie Gagnon, Director of Senior Services, Council on Aging Dede Galdston, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools Patrick J. George, Veterans' Services Officer Jennifer G. Gonzalez, Town Treasurer/Collector Lori Kabel, Director of Public Buildings Michael P. Lawn, Police Chief Steven Magoon, Director of Community Development and Planning/Assistant Town Manager Joseph J. Mahoney, Information Technology Manager Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works Robert J. Quinn, Fire Chief Larry Ramdin, Director of Public Health Gayle M. Shattuck, Personnel Director Earl L. Smith, Chairman, Board of Assessors Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/ Assistant Town Manager for Finance REPORT OF THE TOWN COU NCI L YEAR 2019 A Report to the Residents of Watertown to provide town wide electrical energy from at least 50% renewable resources The nine members of the Town Council of the City known as the June 4,2019-Adopted the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and the Town of Watertown are elected biennially,in odd numbered years, to serve as the legislative branch of the Towr s government. The Water and Sewer Budgets elected members consist of four(4)District Councilors,four(4) June 4,2019-Funded the Community Preservation Act, Councilors at Large and a Town Council President,who are elected Retiree's Health Insurance,Revolving Funds,and the OPEB by the at large population.Their principal functions are to set Trust Fund policy for the administration of the Town,the general government, and Town programs;to adopt an operating budget based on June 11,2019-Received a grant of$73,760 for the recommendations by the Town Manager;and to serve as overseers Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness(MVP)Program of the various municipal government agencies. The Town Council June 11,2019-Funded a Police vehicle replacement and in calendar year 2019 has been actively engaged in the performance renovations to the North Fire Station of its responsibilities as elected representatives of Watertown's June 25,2019-Funded the cost of designer services for the residents. building of the three Elementary Schools Council Membership June 25,2019-Funded the Victory Field Phase 2 Project •District Councilors: June 25,2019-Completed a collective bargaining agreement District A Councilor Angeline B.Kounelis with the Police Offers Association District B Councilor Lisa J.Feltner July 9,2019-Transferred funds to replace election voting District C Councilor Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,Vice President booths District D Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland September 10,2019-Provided funding for a Ladder Truck Councilors at Large: for the Fire Department;improved streets and sidewalks;an Caroline Bays Owner's Project Manager for the Schools'Project; a second Anthony Donato set of gear for the Fire Department;and two new vehicles for Susan G.Falkoff the Public Buildings Department Anthony Palomba September 10,2019-Approved a collective bargaining Town Council President: agreement with the Library personnel Mark S.Sideris September 24,&October 8,2019-Funded the Stipulated Agreement with the Police and Police Supervisors Town Council Clerk: Associations Marilyn W.Pronovost • October 22,2019-Funded the replacement of the Middle Highlights of 2019 School's laminate floors • November 26,2019-Voted to impose a 3%sales tax on The Town Council began its initial session on January 8,2019. Marijuana Retailers Among the accomplishments that the Town Council voted on to provide the citizens of Watertown the optimal level of services were November 26,2019-Adopted a 175%commercial tax shift the following: and increased the residential exemption to 24% • January 22,2019-The Establishment of the Other Post The Town Council took time to remember several of its citizens for Employment Benefits(OPEB)Trust Fund their accomplishments and to remember important events in their lives through honorary proclamations: • March 12,2019-Adopted the CIP Plan for Fiscal Years 2020 -2024 - Celebrated the New Year Events of the Nepalese Gurung and April 9,2019-Provided funds to renovate the Girls'Locker Tamu Samaj Communities Rooms and Bathrooms in the Middle School Celebrated The 150th anniversary of the Watertown Free Public Library • April 9,2019-Adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan for - Honored Bonnie Baranowski on her retirement from the Watertown Board of Election Commissioners;Brian Costello,Chair of • April 23,2019-Submitted the Budget for FY 2020 the Watertown Housing Authority,upon his retirement;and May 14,2019-Funded the replacement of the Library's Deborah Dunn,Program Coordinator at the Council on Aging, on her retirement sliding doors - Celebrated Arbor Day • May 14,2019-Closed the gate in Filippello Park in Glen - Celebrated May 2019 as Older Americans Month Circle - Extended condolences to the family of Eva Mason May 14,2019-Requested fifteen more liquor licenses from - Dedicated a Memorial Square to Private First Class Paul James • Gorman the State Legislature for Arsenal Yards - Honored Jocelyn Tager on her work with solar energy • May 28,2019-Agreed on an Electrical Aggregation Program - Honored Luke Black on becoming an Eagle Scout 7 - Honored Marie Maguire and Thelma Carter on their 100th Public Works-Provided guidance on the Roads Program; Birthdays recommended the adoption of the Pedestrian and Bicycle - Honored Penelope Peoples and Timothy Tracy,Library Trustees Committee's Plan;provided aid with the regulation of small cell - Honored Susan Falkoff on her retirement from the Town Council wireless antennas;and recommended a policy for naming squares after non-veterans. In addition,the Town received gifts that helped to increase the quality of life to the Community: Rules and Ordinances-Recommended removing the ban on self- service stations and increasing the number of liquor licenses for the Exercise Equipment for the Fire Department from Mrs. eateries at Arsenal Yards. Toscano and Tufts Health Rules and Ordinances and Human Services-Worked on revising the Tuitions for Camp Pequosette Watertown Noise Ordinance. A plaque for Casey Park in memory of Lia James Madigan • Funds for the Summer Concert Series Rules and Ordinances and Public Works-Made recommendations Funds for the Faire on the Square from Various Donors regarding the increased protection of trees and worked on developing an ordinance with regulations for small wireless facilities located in The Town Council Committees worked on many issues that affect the public right of way. the quality of life in Watertown. Several committees were involved In addition,the Town Council has been involved with the School in the confirmation of appointments and reappointments of many citizens with high qualifications to the Board of Assessors,the Building Committee to improve the three elementary school facilities Board of Election Commissioners,the Board of Health,CATV,the by planning the construction of a new Hosmer and Cuniff Schools Community Preservation Committee,the Conservation Commission, and the renovation the Lowell School. This same committee is t the Licensing Board,the Planning Board,the Traffic Commission,the working with MSBA to create a new Watertown High School. Watertown Housing Authority,and the Zoning Board of Appeals. This year the Town lost Nancy Heffernan,a dedicated and able Town Specific Town Council Subcommittee accomplishments included Treasurer and Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey,a devoted member of the he following: Fire Department. Both of these people took great pride in their service to the Town and were masters of their respective trades. Budget of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight-Reviewed the Audit of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget and provided assistance with the passage Acknowledgments of the Town Budget,the Water and Sewer budgets,the CIP plans for the Fiscal Years 2020-2024,and the Guidelines for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The Town Council,individually and collectively gratefully acknowledges those who have helped in the fulfillment of its mission Economic Development and PlanningSuggested an amendment to serve the people of the City known as the Town of Watertown. We gg are especially grateful to the Town Manager who continues to provide to the Zoning Ordinance regarding notice to abutters when heavy equipment is used on by-right projects;provided guidance on the guidance and assistance with the fiscal responsibility,budgetary use of the Transportation Network Company Funds;recommended process,and management of the day-to-day operations of the town. suggested changes to the TDM Regulations;and recommended that We also acknowledge with thanks and respect the efforts of each NS AJO Holdings be permitted to operate as a recreational marijuana and every Town employee in every department,along with those facility as well as a medical marijuana dispensary. members who serve on elected and appointed boards,commissions, Economic Development and Planning and Public Works-Endorsed and committees.Their commitment to public service is recognized the recommendations of the Parking Management Plan and asked the with pride and gratitude. Administration to develop an implementation plan. To each and every one of the merchants and businesses in our great Human Services-Researched and reviewed the many options for community,we thank you for your diligence,patience and support. providing increased affordable housing to the residents of Watertown Building a foundation through your professional and cooperative including a TBRA(Tenant Based Rental Assistance)Program,a efforts has resulted in quality services that residents and visitors Municipal Affordable Housing Trust(MAHT),a transfer fee Home continue to enjoy. Rule petition,and Accessory Dwelling Units(ADU). Our commitment to the citizens of our Town remains constant. Media and Public Outreach-Researched ways to increase Because you have entrusted us as your public servants with your communication between the Town and residents;completed continued support and input,we would like especially to extend our listening sessions with Kitchen Table Conversations;and made heart-felt gratitude to all residents for making Watertown your home. recommendations regarding suggested improvements. Mark S.Sideris,Council President Personnel and Town Organization-Created a new Town Councilor's introduction packet. 8 REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER To the Honorable Town Council, Residents, and Taxpayers of Watertown: On behalf of the City known as the Town of Watertown,its Media and Public Outreach- Town Manager's Office-New employees and the distinguished members of the Town Council, Notify Me Category- Town's Website and Newsletter-In I am pleased to present to you the Town of Watertown's Annual February 2019,in an effort to enhance communication content Report for the calendar year beginning January 1,2019 and and enhancing public engagement in the Town Manager's Office,a ending December 31,2019. I believe you will find this annual new"notify me"category was added to the TowiA official website report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates the titled:"Town Manager." accomplishments and achievements of the Town for the stated period. Town Manager's Newsletter- The Town Manager publishes a municipal newsletter four-times a year,Spring,Autumn,Summer I am pleased to report that the Executive and Legislative and Winter. The main focus of the newsletter is to spotlight our branches of town government working in tandem,have community and to keep our residents informed. It provides successfully managed and maintained a wide array of municipal updates on municipal projects and issues;provides information services while maintaining fiscal discipline. The successes have on resources,events and news. The newsletter is mailed to been made through a commitment to leverage both outside homeowners as an insert in real estate bills and is also available on funding sources(federal,state and private) and town funds to the Town's official website/social media. improve the quality of life and vibrancy of this community. Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee-In February Throughout this report the reader will find detailed narratives 2019,the Honorable Town Council authorized an agreement discussing programs and highlights some of the particularly with 22 communities for regional emergency planning services noteworthy achievements of 2019. with the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee. Watertown entered into the agreement with the goal being able Municipal Priorities for Collaboration with National Grid on to share resources and develop regulations to use tax revenues Gas Leaks in Greater Boston-In January 2019,the Honorable efficiently;and the Planning Committee will help the Town focus Town Council authorized the signing of a joint letter from on hazardous materials and emergencies. Metropolitan Area Planning Council,Mothers Out Front,Home Energy Efficiency Team,municipal cities and towns to National Multi-Function Student Activity Buses-Resolution Authorizing Grid due to the concerns of 2019 natural gas leaks. The letter a Lease-Purchase- In February 2019,the Honorable Town entitled:"Municipal Priorities for Collaboration with National Council approved a resolution authorizing the lease-purchase Grid on Gas Leaks in Greater Boston"identified and voiced many of two multi-function student activity buses for the Watertown of the challenges and concerns with interactions with National School Department. Grid;specifically,communication,coordination and data sharing. The joint letter also solidified support to establish a forum for Community Preservation Committee-Appointments Confirmed regional dialogue on solutions. and Administered the Oath of Office-In February 2019, following the Honorable Town Council's unanimous confirmation Three TRX Pro 4 Systems-Acceptance c f Gift of Tangible of the Community Preservation Committee(CPC)members in Personal Property-In January 2019,the Honorable Town January,the newly appointed members of the CPC held its first Council approved a resolution authorizing Acceptance of Gift meeting on February 21st,with John Flynn,Town Clerk/Chief of Tangible Personal Property of three TRX Pro 4 systems,one Election Officer administered the oath of office to the members. for each fire station. This generous gift was from Mrs.Maureen Further,on March 20th,the Executive Director of the Community Toscano,wife of the late Firefighter Joseph Toscano,who died in Preservation Coalition,Stuart Saginor provided training to the the Line of Duty on March 17,2017. Administration and CPC Members on such topics as: Farmer's Market-Venue Change Approved-In February 2019, 0 Duties of the Community Preservation Committee and it was announced that the Farmer's Market would be relocated related first year activities to Saltonstall Park from its former location- (in front of the 0 How the Community Preservation Act(CPA)Trust Mosesian Center for the Arts,at the corner of Arsenal and Funds works Kingsbury Streets) -and would operate on Wednesdays from 2:30 0 Budgeting of the CPA Funds -6:30 pm from June 12th to October 9th. This popular market is 0 Allowed uses of the CPA Funds part of the Town's Wellness Program. In addition,the Saltonstall 0 Basics concepts of the CPA Park Concert Series moved from Thursdays to Wednesday Application and Plans for the CPA Funds evenings,6:30-8:00 pm. This year marked the twentieth Methods of reporting to the State of the use of CPA anniversary for the Concert Series. Funds. 9 Mr.Myott has a Bachelor's degree in History from the University Snow and Ice Removal-Resolution Approving Excess of Rhode Island,and a Master of Arts in History from San Expenditures-In March 2019,the Honorable Town Council Francisco State University with personal interests during pursuit approved a resolution authorizing excess expenditures for of both degrees being monetary policy,fiscal policy,public Snow and Ice Removal pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 31D, policy and the economy. He also successfully completed an Massachusetts General Laws. The Department of Public Works Advanced Data Storytelling workshop at Boston University.The budget for the year was exhausted and additional funds were workshop,one of the first of its kind,focuses on data literacy and needed.There were 20 snow/ice events in the winter of 2019 with statistical technical proficiency combining the two in order to an accumulation of 33 inches. be able to interpret and communicate vast amounts of data in an understandable,narrative framework. Town-Wide Information Technology Assessment-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In March 2019,the Honorable With Mr.Myott's experience and education background,he Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of will be able to greatly assist the Department of Public Works Funds in the amount of$61,500 for an assessment study titled, in all aspects of the overall operation of the department "Town-Wide Information Technology Assessment.' The TowiA including budget preparation and management,billing and cash assessment study team selected Plante Moran for their experience management,personnel matters,risk management,performance and methodology. evaluation,procurement,information technology and records management. He will be the liaison to other departments and Veterans'Services Officer Appointed-In March 2019,Patrick committees;and may serve as Acting Superintendent of Public J.George was appointed to the position of Veterans'Services Works when the Superintendent is not available. Officer. Mr.George had five years of experience in the United States Marine Corps as a Computer Systems Administrator. Girls'Locker Room and Bathrooms at the Middle School-Loan Mr.George's duties included supervising five to ten Marines in Order-In April 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a day to day operations in Information Technology(IT) support, Loan Order in the amount of$288,000 for the purpose of paying managing integrity of over 4000 computer assets across several costs of renovating and making extraordinary repairs to the Girls' network classifications and directing the implementation of Locker Room and Bathrooms at the Middle School. technology upgrades for Marine Aircraft Group 24 in Hawaii. He was the recipient of the Joint Service Commendation Medal Snow and Ice Deficit-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of for accomplishments related to instruction and development Funds-In April 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved of Afghanistan National Army Soldiers (ANA)in vehicle a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of maintenance and convoy operations;and the recipient of the $209,378 in order to fund the Snow and Ice Removal Deficit. Naval Achievement Medal for serving as IT section manager for the Marine helicopter squadron in support of Operation Enduring Veterans Benefits-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds- Freedom. In April 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$22,000 to the Mr.George'%educational background includes a Bachelor of Veterans Benefits Account. Massachusetts offers a unique benefit Science in Government and Philosophy;and a Master of Science to Veterans in need under M.G.L. 115 with a 75%reimbursement in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University. During his rate from the State.The highest number of recipients from time at Suffolk University,Mr.George was active in the Veterans' Watertown this year was 28 and the lowest 21. Costs of services community,revived the Suffolk University Veterans Organization had increased the monthly benefit for Veterans and their families and participated as the student representative on the Suffolk in need of Chapter 115 funds. President's Commission for Veterans and Active Duty Students. As a senior in college,he interned with the Massachusetts General Town of Watertown Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019-In April 2019, Hospital's Home Base Program providing information to Veterans the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution adopting the at Suffolk University and beyond on what services they were Town of Watertown Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019. The Town eligible for through this program. had been working on the update for 15 months and it had been approved by MEMA and FEMA.The final step was for the Town Mr.George was a Policy Analyst in the Massachusetts State House Council to adopt the plan and then to send it to FEMA who will and is familiar with Veterans'benefits and the Joint Committee on return it with a formal adoption of the plan that will remain in Veterans and Federal Affairs. effect for five years.With the formal adoption,the Town is able to apply for FEMA Mitigation Grants such as Flood Mitigation In his role as Veterans'Services Officer,Mr. George will be Assistance and Hazardous Mitigation Grants. responsible for oversight of services to Watertown Veterans and their dependents. Community Preservation Act-Metropolitan Area Planning Council-In April 2019,the Honorable Town Council authorized Director of Administration and Finance at the Department a request to sign onto a letter sponsored by the Metropolitan Area of Public Works Appointed-In March 2019,Jesse Myott was Planning Council supporting legislation allowing for an increase appointed Director of Administration and Finance at the in Registry of Deed fees to increase the matching portion of the Department of Public Works. Community Preservation Act. 10 150th Anniversary of the Watertown Free Public Library-A Solon Whitney,Watertown's first Librarian appointed in 1867,had Gala event was held on Saturday,April 6,2019 to celebrate the a deep love of learning and libraries—he considered the Library 150th Anniversary of the Watertown Free Public Library. The as the work of his life,serving over 50 years. Mr.Whitney began Gala including games in the children's room,a pizza party for the library in a room in the Town Hall in March of 1869 and we've teens,refreshments and art exhibits and historical photographs been evolving ever since. that will be on display throughout April. Speaking about significant anniversaries: Pat Farrell started her The following are my remarks given during the Gala: career with the Library on April 7, 1964,55 years ago! I want to read a quote from a blog post: "Along with being a friendly and Good evening,I want to thank you for inviting me here tonight. familiar face at the front desk and in the community,Pat's years I am honored to be here-to be part of celebrating the 150th at the library provide an invaluable wealth of knowledge and anniversary of the opening of our Library. experience which benefit both the library and its patrons." I want to acknowledge:the distinguished Library Board of Continuing this tradition is our library staff,a group of Trustees,the Honorable Town Council and other Elected professionals,working every day to sustain this legacy. Officials,Employees,Guests,Citizens and Patrons. Mr.Whitney believed that the library belonged to the citizens. I promise to take only a few minutes to speak about our library, This is still our basic belief today. give thanks to everyone and end my remarks with a question— since Librarians Know Everything. The Library Trustees and Staff are committed to service and they continue to embrace change and adapt to the needs of its diverse This is a happy and historic occasion,the 150th anniversary of the users. opening day of our library! They are truly a smart and dedicated group of people! The last time we had a formal Town celebration here was in August of 2006—the reopening of this building after a multi- Who needs Google with this group?? year-extraordinary renovations and reconstruction project. This ambitious project was a labor of love funded by grants from the Remarkable job,Thank you! Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners,appropriations of Town funds from the Honorable Town Council and the generosity In closing,our library welcomes and serves all people and it of private donations from the community. belongs to everyone,whatever your interests. The project insured the preservation of the historic old building Our library is one of the most beautiful and well-run libraries'in that was constructed in 1884 and added new construction that the country! doubled the square footage of the library and included the upgrade of equipment,furnishings and landscaping. As mentioned and lastly,I think it's appropriate and fitting,being at our Library's anniversary celebration,that I close my remarks This vital investment paid off with a state-of-the-art library that by asking a question— provides services for the 21st century. Also,the project was completed right on-schedule;and right on-budget,thanks to What building in Watertown has the most stories? everyone involved. !Watertown Free Public Library! The legacy:it all started in a little village library Congratulations! 150 Years and counting,here's to our rich past; bright present and future ahead! Our library is more than just the place where books live;it's an integral part of our community(the hub),providing information Town Treasurer/Collector Appointed-In April 2019,Jennifer and resources on almost any topic imaginable and it's a G.Gonzalez was appointed to the position of Town Treasurer/ connection to the world at large. Collector. Accounting from Rhode Island College. Ms.Gonzalez also has a Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University Even in the age of digital information,e-books and the internet, School of Law. in Fiscal Year 2018 the library staff welcomed 440,780 visitors, checked out 610,382 books and other items,and answered 48,882 Ms.Gonzalez had been the Chief Financial Officer at the questions. Open 70 hours a week,the library provides collections, University of Massachusetts Building Authority. Some of her facilities,classes,programs,meeting space and a cafe. We are very responsibilities proud that our library continues to be open more hours per week than any other Library building in the Commonwealth! Ms.Gonzalez has an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Law Enforcement from Also,the combined years of service of the library staff is an the Community College of Rhode Island,and a Bachelor of amazing:359 years. Science degree in Accounting with a concentration in Financial included management of the Commercial Paper Program, 11 reconciliation of the Owner Controller Insurance Program,and the Design, Construction,Addition to and/or Renovation of support of the Finance teams day-to-day transaction activity. Ms. Gonzalez has served as the Chief Financial Officer,Treasurer, Three Elementary School Building Projects-Loan Order-In and Director of Finance for the Massachusetts School Building May 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Order Authority and led the budget and financial planning efforts for in the amount of$12,441,016 for the purpose of paying costs of the grant programs and operations. Some of her other duties designer services related to the design,construction,addition to included oversight of project audits,rating agency presentations, and/or renovation of three elementary schools. The contract for financial statement preparation and review,the Open Checkbook designer services for the Elementary Schools Building Project transparency initiative,and debt modeling for the Authority's$5 with AB Architects LLC include the Scope of Services associated billion debt portfolio. Ms.Gonzalez created the Post Issuance with Design Development through Completion phases. Compliance Calendar and Finance Dashboard to track the The project will be funded within the confines of Proposition 2 1/z. department's responsibilities,and monitor deadlines and key decision-making statistics. Ms.Gonzalez has also served as a Watertown Electricity Choice- Watertown Electrical Vice President,Assistant Vice President and Analyst at First Aggregation Program-In May 2019,the Honorable Town Southwest Company Municipal Advisory Group. Her duties Council authorized action on authorization to move forward included assisting Massachusetts municipalities with hundreds of with the Watertown Electrical Aggregation Program. The Town note and bond transactions each year as well as compliance with Council approved the aggregate electricity plan,which has continuing disclosure filings. received approval from the MA Department of Public Utilities. The approval enabled the Town's Energy Manager,Edward Lewis With Ms.Gonzalez's extensive experience and educational to move forward with the plan and launch the program if an background,she will be able to greatly assist the Administration acceptable supply bid is received. The program would stabilize by enhancing the Treasurer/Collector's office delivery of service, the prices and increase the renewable energy content over the serving on the municipal budget and capital budget teams, life of the supply contract,increase renewable energy sources for addressing overall Financial Management Recommendations electricity and increase deployment of renewable energy sources and any Management Letter Recommendations,and developing in the New England region. Eversource will continue to complete additional finance initiatives related to the long-term goal of the billing for electricity. After the bid process met the desired sound financial management and fiscal stability. range,the Town would send out required notices,hold public meetings and provide opt-out choices as mandated by State law. The Costello Family-Gift of Funds-Scholarships for Camp Income eligible customers would continue to receive the same Pequossette-In May 2019,the Honorable Town Council discount and accounts will automatically be transferred. approved a resolution authorizing Accepting and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the amount of$1,630 from the Costello Family Building for the Future Initiative- Watertown High for the purpose of awarding scholarships to assist Watertown School, Owner's Project Manager(OPM)-In May 2019,the families with tuition costs of the popular youth summer camp, Massachusetts School Building Authority approved the TowrA Camp Pequossette,facilitated by the Recreation Department. selection of Compass Project Management as the Owner's Project The donation was made to honor the memory of the late Philip Manager(OPM)for the High School Project. Subsequently,a Costello. Mr.Costello,also lovingly known as"Mr.C"was contract totaling$343,926 was executed for these OPM services. devoted to this community and served in many capacities. He was a beloved coach,an elected member of the Honorable School North Fire Station Project-Station 3-Resolution Authorizing Committee and a teacher for many years in the Watertown a Transfer of Funds-In June 2019,the Honorable Town Council Public Schools. Mr.Costello also served as the Director of the approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Recreation Department from 1962 to 1969 and is an inductee of amount of$1,242,443 in order to fund the North Fire Station Watertown High School Hall of Fame. Project. Station#3 renovations include: expanding the bay to accommodate a fire truck,replacing windows,various roof, Police Mobile Data System-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer plumbing,heating HVAC and electrical repairs. of Funds-In May 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of Faire on the Square 2019-Gift of Funds-In June 2019,the $182,950 in order to move forward with the replacement of the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing outdated Police Department's Mobile Data System. Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the amount of $1,250 from Toyota of Watertown to offset expenses related to the Watertown Free Public Library-Library Doors Replacement- "Faire on the Square 2019" Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In May 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Transfer of Funds in the amount of$242,916 in order to move (MWRA)Infiltration and Inflow Local Assistance Program forward with the replacement of the Library's Sliding Doors. The -Loan Order-In June 2019,the Honorable Town Council doors to be replaced had been used more than 10,000,000 times authorized a Loan Order totaling$1,050,000 to participate based on traffic of 35,000 visits per month over the life of the in this program which provides funds for eligible work to the remodeled library. infiltration/inflow mitigation projects through the MWRA or the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust at various locations throughout Building for the Future Initiative-Designer Services Related to the Town. 12 Participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's dollars as efficiently as possible. (MWRA)Local Water System Assistance Program (LWSAP) -Loan Order-In June 2019,the Honorable Town Council Bloomberg Radio Interview- Watertown's Fully Funded authorized a Loan Order totaling$500,000 to participate in this Retirement System as of July 1,2019 and More Good Business program which provides funds for eligible work to the water News about Watertown-In June 2019,the Town was contacted systems improvements through the LWSAP or the Massachusetts by Tom Morreny,Boston Bureau Chief of Bloomberg Baystate Clean Water Trust at various locations throughout the Town. Business Radio to talk about the Town having a fully funded Retirement System as of July 1,2019;Funding Plan to address the Police Association-Agreement Reached- Transfer of Funds-In unfunded(OPEB)Liability and Funding of the Three Elementary June 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution Schools Project-Building for the Future Initiative. The feature authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$678,503 aired on July 2nd,discussion included,the TowiA continued Bond in order to fund the Joint Labor-Management Committee Rating from Standard and Poor's-Watertown continues its AAA Arbitration Award in the matter of the Arbitration Between the Bond Rating;retirement system fully funded as of July 1st;what's Police Association and the Town of Watertown covering the happening with the Arsenal Mall(Arsenal Yard)development and period of July 1,2016-June 30,2019. also Watertown's MBTA service. Victory Field-Transfer of Funds-In June 2019,the Honorable Special thanks to the Watertown Contributory Retirement Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Board,Honorable Town Council,Town Administration,School Funds in the amount of$284,500 to proceed with the Victory Administration and School Committee,in our continued Field Phase 2 Project. Phase 2 Project-Victory Field includes efforts to provide the highest level of services to the citizens of improvements to: Watertown while utilizing the taxpayers'dollars as efficiently as possible. • Track and Field Event Facilities • Playing Field inside Track Election Voting Booths-Transfer of Funds-In July 2019,the • Parking Area and Driveway Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing • Tennis and Basketball Courts a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$42,048 to fund the • Lighting replacement of the Election Voting Booths. • Stormwater System,Perimeter Walls and Fences • Other Equipment,Fixtures,Landscaping,Amenities Design of Renovations and Improvements at Arsenal Park- Transfer of Funds-In July 2019,the Honorable Town Council Capital Projects-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds- approved a resolution authoring a Transfer of Funds in the In June 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution amount of in the amount of$250,000 in order to proceed with the authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$500,000 order design of renovations and improvements at Arsenal Park. to fund the Capital Project Stabilization Fund Account in an effort to support future capital projects. The Town of Watertown Honors Fallen Marine PFC Paul James Gorman-On Friday,July 12,2019,the Town of Watertown Bond Rating from Standard and Poor's- Watertown continues held a dedication ceremony of a memorial square for PFC its AAA Bond Rating-In June 2019,Standard and Poor's Rating Paul James Gorman. PFC Gorman was a lifelong resident who Services confirmed Watertown's continued AAA bond rating died in Vietnam in 1968 while serving in the Marines. A sign status. Due to this status,the town received competitive bids for proclaiming the intersection of Emerson Road and Main Street as a$4,835,000 ten-year general obligation bond issue. The winning "Private Paul James Gorman Memorial Square;'as this location bidder on the bonds with an average interest rate was 1.384%! was near PFC Gorman's childhood home. The event was well The funds will be used for Capital Improvements. attended by his family and friends along with Gorman's sister and brother,Bonnie and Bob. Standard and Poor's Rating Services opinion of the Town is as follows: Watertown's Electricity Choice- Watertown's Electricity Aggregation Program to Launch in September-In July 2019, • Very strong economy; a news release was sent to residents regarding Watertown's • Strong management; Electricity Choice Program. All Eversource customers would • Strong budgetary performance; become part of the change where at least 50%of the energy • Very strong budgetary flexibility; would be derived from clean renewable resources.This would be • Very strong liquidity; a 35%increase over the minimum amount required by the state, • Very strong debt and contingent liability profile; reduce the Town's carbon footprint,and provide price stability for • Strong institutional framework. electricity until December 2021. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to all of the Brian Costello-Director of Watertown Housing Authority members of the Honorable Town Council and the Administration Retires-July 1,2019-In September 2019,the Town honored for their efforts in maintaining the AAA Bond Rating and their Mr.Brian Costello for his 36 years of service to the Watertown assistance in our continued efforts to provide the highest level of Housing Authority. Mr. Costello worked tirelessly to improve the services to the citizens of Watertown while utilizing the taxpayers' quality of life for its citizens. The Town expressed its appreciation 13 and wished Mr.Costello a happy and healthy retirement. amount of$376,880 in order to fund a Stipulated Massachusetts Building for the Future Initiative-Owner's Project Management Joint Labor-Management Committee Award with the Watertown Services-Design, Construction,Addition to and/or Renovation Police Supervisors Association,MCOP,Local 373 covering the of Three Elementary Schools-Loan Order-In September 2019, period of July 1,2016-June 30,2019. the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Order totaling $4,080,875 to pay costs of Owner's Project Management Services Firefighters Grant Award-Resolution Authorizing Transfer (OPM)associated with the design,construction,addition to and/ Of Funds-In September 2019,the Honorable Town Council or renovation of three elementary schools. The School Building approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Committee had selected Hill International Inc.of Needham, amount the local share of$6,364 in order to fund the local Massachusetts as the OPM and they will assist the Town through match requirement for a Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Assistance To design development,construction bid and award,and project Firefighters Grant Award. The Federal grant totals$70,000 under close out. The OPM would provide many services on behalf of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant with the federal match being the Town such as overseeing the architect and checking $63,636.The grant money would be used for the purchase of a cost estimates. machine used to refill air bottles for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA).The current machine is twenty years old Town Street and Sidewalk Improvements-Loan Order-In and has operational issues.The purchase would also help the September 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Department to better comply with NFPA standards.The machine Order in the amount of$2,500,000 to pay costs of Town Street will be located at the Station 1 and will be used by all stations. and Sidewalk improvements. Faire on the Square 2019-Gift of Funds-In September 2019, New Ladder Truck-Loan Order-In September 2019,the the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Order in the amount Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the amount of of$1,100,000 to purchase and equip a new ladder truck for the $3,800 to offset expenses related to the"Faire on the Square 2019.' Fire Department. The gifts include: Library,AFSCME Council 93 Union-Agreement Reached- 0 $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Watertown In September 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a • $750 Watertown Community Foundation,Inc. resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in order to fund an 0 $750 Watertown Ford Agreement with the Library,AFSCME Council 93 Union covering • $600 Messina Koufos Associates Inc,dba Realty the period of July 1,2019 through June 30,2022. Executives • $350 Watertown Police Supervisors Association Faire on the Square 2019-Gift of Funds-In September 2019, • $350 The Whooley Foundation the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the amount of Building for the Future Initiative-Designer Selection Related to $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the Design and Construction of the Watertown High School-In the"Faire on the Square 2019." September 2019,the Massachusetts School Building Authority Designer Selection Panel approved AB Architects LLC as the Digital Federal Credit Union-Gift of Funds- Veterans'Services designer selection related to the design and construction of the -In September 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a Watertown High School. resolution authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the amount of$1,000 from Digital Federal Credit Union Police Association and Police Supervisors Association- for Veterans'Services. The generous donation will be used to help Resolution Authorizing a Transfer-In October 2019,the support veterans who have special needs or concerns. Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$514,510 in order to adjust Second Set of Firefighter Protective Gear-Resolution the Police Department's budget as a result of Fiscal Year 2017- Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In September 2019,the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreements reached with the Police Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing Association and Police Supervisors Association. a Transfer of Funds in the amount of$176,600 to fund the acquisition of the Second Set of Firefighter Protective Gear. Middle School Classroom Laminate Floors-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In October 2019,the Public Buildings Vehicles-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing a of Funds-In September 2019,the Honorable Town Council Transfer of Funds in the amount of$80,000 in order to move approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the forward with the replacement of the Middle School classroom amount of$72,603 in order to move forward with the replacement laminate floors. of a 2002 vehicle and purchase of two maintenance vehicles. Strategic Partnership between Buckingham Browne&Nichols Watertown Police Supervisors Association,MCOP,Local 373 School and the Town of Watertown-In November 2019,the -Agreement Reached-Resolution Authorizing a Transfer Town announced the possibility of a strategic partnership with of Funds-In September 2019,the Honorable Town Council Buckingham Browne&Nichols School(BB&N). Dr.Jennifer approved a resolution authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Price,Head of BB&N was invited to speak before the Honorable 14 Town Council on the partnership details. Dr. Price explained that Mount Auburn Cemetery announced in September that it It was my privilege to appoint Nancy as the Town Treasurer/ was selling six acres of its property on Grove Street. The Town Collector for the Town of Watertown on March 6,2017. has goals to increase access to open space and to develop sites for recreational use. The BB&N would like to work out a joint use When Nancy was appointed,she had more than 12 years of of the property with the Town. Under the agreement,the BB&N municipal finance experience with the Town of Reading. would acquire the Mount Auburn land and allow the Town to use it on evenings,weekends,and summer;in turn,the Town Ms.Heffernan had an extensive educational background as well, would allow BB&N to have access of the fields at Filippello Park in finance and a solid grounding in public management. daily after school for their athletic fields. This would increase open space use through a public/private partnership. Dr. With Ms.Heffernan's extensive experience and educational Price further stated that BB&N is a school with 1,000 students background,she accomplished and assisted the Administration by providing education from Pre-K to Grade 12. Students,of which enhancing the Treasurer/Collectors office delivery of service,and 24%receive financial assistance,come from 90 communities. served on the municipal budget and capital budget teams. Twenty-five students are from Watertown;32 of BB&N's faculty and staff,or 16%of employees are from Watertown. The school We all agree,what's more important is that Nancy also brought has three campuses. The school needs more space and has with her an understated manner and caring personality to insufficient space especially for Athletics. There are ten teams this community. using only three fields creating a situation where practice often starts at 5:00-5:30 pm causing a long day for the students. The Although Nancy was a bit shy,she was very smart and played a school proposed a private/public partnership relating to property significant role in the progress made by the administration. that is being sold by Mount Auburn Cemetery.The school is proposing to purchase the property and establish two fields, Nancy was devoted to her family and her many loving a fieldhouse,and eighty parking spots on the property that is nieces and nephews. adjacent to Filippello Park. BB&N would allow Watertown to use the Grove Street fields on evenings,Saturday afternoons,and Nancy never said no to any of her co-workers in need as well. She Sundays and the Town would have scheduling rights to the fields would take extra time to find a solution. She was always smiling in the summer.In return,Watertown would permit BB&N to use and was well loved by everyone in town hall and all the members Filippello Park after school and have all day access to it in late of the treasurer/collectors office. August and during the March break. BB&N submitted its bid to Mount Auburn,vThich is competitive but is not competitive with Nancy was admired by all she met for her professional manner, a biotech or development bid. The proposal received enthusiastic dedication and extraordinary efforts in the discharge of her support from the Honorable Town Council,Atrium School, duties,serving with pride and distinction to all residents,Town Watertown's youth sports organizations,residents,social media Departments,Elected Officials and State Agencies. posts/platforms and is considered to be a win-win for the Town of Watertown and BB&N communities and other parties. Although Nancy only worked in Watertown for two years,many of us felt like we knew her all of our lives. On a personal note, Tufts Health Plan-Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Nancy was one of my favorite colleagues and a dear friend. Gift of Tangible Personal Property-In November 2019,the Honorable Town Council approved a resolution authorizing On Friday,February 8th,2019-Allison Donovan,the Schools Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of used exercise K-8 Literacy and Title One Coordinator passed at the age of equipment consisting of three ellipticals,three treadmills,and 40 years old. three spin bikes gifted from Tufts Health Plan for the use by the Fire Department. I first want to say a few words about what an amazing person Allison Donovan was to her fellow colleagues and the community. New Tree Lights-First Show Receives Glowing Reviews-In December 2019,the community was treated to festive lighting on Allison was an outstanding K-8 Literacy and Title One town trees in the historic Delta in Watertown Square;Saltonstall Coordinator,former Hosmer School teacher,and interim Lowell Park and Sullivan Playground-Mt.Auburn Street in our East Principal for Watertown Public Schools,who cared very deeply End,thanks to the all the efforts by the Department of Public about the success and well-being of all teachers and students with Works,great job! whom she worked. She will be missed. The Watertown community lovingly pauses and takes note of the I would like to read a quote from Dr.Dede Galdston, service and contributions that truly benefited the Town through Superintendent of Watertown Public Schools,in a statement the years of the following Town employees and public servants: about Allison: On Monday,February 4;2019-Nancy Heffernan,our Town "It is with great sadness that we learned of the unexpected death Treasurer/Collector passed at the age of 59. 1 want to share a of Allison Donovan.Ms.Donovan was a long time educator and moment to about what a remarkable person Nancy Heffernan was administrator in the Watertown Public Schools who was loved by to her fellow colleagues and the community. students and staff.She brought invaluable knowledge,insights, 15 compassion,and dedication to the district and was passionate In Closing about providing students with the best education possible.She will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to her What has been highlighted is only a sampling of the breadth family and friends at this most difficult time," and width of the Town's activities during 2019. I urge you to peruse this Annual Report to gain better insight into the myriad Allison and Nancy's presence made an impact and their absence of activities of the various Town departments. I would like to will make a difference. take this opportunity to thank the distinguished members of the Honorable Town Council for their dedication and commitment They will be profoundly missed by all. The Watertown to keeping Watertown a fiscally sound community striving to community lovingly pauses to take note of their service and many provide the highest level of services to the citizens of Watertown contributions that truly benefited the Town. We continue praying while utilizing the taxpayers'dollars efficiently. for Allison and Nancy and their families. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my On February 23,2019,Thomas J.McDermott,passed. As an sincerest appreciation to the Honorable Town Council and elected official,he served as Chairman of the last Watertown other Elected Officials,Department Heads,Employees,Boards, Board of Selectmen. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Commissions and most importantly,the Citizens of Watertown, Marylouise Pallotta McDermott. Devoted father of John P.and for their support in making Watertown a better place to live Thomas J.Jr.,both of Watertown. He proudly served this country, and work. an Army veteran during the Korean Conflict era. Proprietor of Evans and Faulkner Printers,now A1phaGraphics Watertown. Sincerely, On February 24,2019-Retired Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey passed Michael J.Driscoll at the age of 79. A Watertown native,Chief McCaffrey served in Town Manager the USAF as a military firefighter. He joined the Watertown Fire Department on December 24, 1964 and served for 38.5 years,of which the last sixteen were as Fire Chief. He was a man respected by all,devoted to his family,a man with strength of character and a very dear friend. His service contributed to the well-being of Watertown. 16 BOARD OF ASSESSORS In 2019,the Assessing Department continued to work toward The Assessor's Office continued community outreach this past the mission of providing fair and equitable assessments for all year participating in the Senior Center program on exemptions, Watertown taxpayers. Calendar year 2019 was a Quinquennial property inspections and tax deferrals. Certification year for Watertown. State law requires all municipalities to assess all property uniformly at fair market While residential taxpayers are paying a much lower tax rate value. An in-depth study was completed and all property values than commercial taxpayers,residents that owner-occupy their were adjusted. Watertown property values increased by more homes as their primary residence are also eligible to receive the than$1 billion in calendar year 2019 reflecting the robust sales residential tax exemption worth$2,108.24 in tax dollars. In market. addition,there are a number of statutory exemptions that are available to certain qualifying taxpayers. All of these exemptions New Growth from construction projects generated$4,919,268 are at their maximum allowable amounts under the law: in new tax revenue for the community. Arsenal Yards,65 Grove Street,Elan Union Market,and the Linx added$2,500,000 of Clause the new growth. Increased personal property tax billings from lab tenants added$1,000,000 to new growth. The remainder 22 10%(or greater)Disabled Veteran $ 800 came from permits,condominium conversions and smaller 22A Loss of Foot,Hand or Eye Veteran $ 1,500 new construction projects. Commercial,Industrial and Person 22B Loss of Two Limbs or Eyes $2,500 Property values exceeded 20%of the total valuation for the 22C Disability with"Specially community for the first time in 2019 and continue to grow. dapted Housing" $3,000 Arsenal on the Charles(Athena Campus) sold for a record 22D Surviving Spouses Veteran breaking$525,500,000 in December of 2019 representing the Died in Combat etc. $ Full highest price of any single property in Watertown. The new 22E 100%Disabled Veteran $2,000 live/work/play Arsenal Yards Life Style Center is anticipated to 22F Paraplegic due to contribute substantial new growth tax dollars in the next two Service Injury $ Full years. Watertown continues to be a desirable place to live,work 22H Parents of Veteran and enjoy leisure activities. Died in Combat $ Full 17D Surviving Spouse/Minor Child Major upcoming initiatives for the Assessors'office include: or Elderly Person(Asset Limit) $ 350 37A Blind Person $ 1,000 • Initial contact of all exempt organizations for increased 41C Qualified Senior Citizen(65+) PILOT participation. (Income and Asset Limit) $ 1,000 • Improve website adding transactional forms to allow people to conduct business 24/7/365. The Motor Vehicle Excise On-line Abatement Form has just been rolled out. • Select and implement CAMA upgrade or new system to serve growing community for next 15 years. • Implement a recollection program to inspect all properties in Watertown in 10-year cycle. Fiscal Year 2019 2020 (07/01/18—06/30/19) (07/01/19—06/30/20) Tax Rates: Residential $ 12.88 $ 12.14 Commercial $23.95 $22.53 Industrial $23.95 $22.53 Personal Property $23.95 $22.53 Residential Exemption $ 1,906.85 $2,108.24 Valuations: Residential $6,382,738,095 $7,209,091,371 Commercial $ 1,018,016,472 $ 1,184,540,887 Industrial $ 447,993,100 $ 520,430,600 Personal Property $ 150,173,981 $ 184,541,650 17 TREASURER/COLLECTOR/ PARKING CLERK DEPARTMENT This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/Parking Clerk Office water system improvements at various locations through covers Fiscal Year 2019,from July 1,2018 to June 30,2019. the Town. Schedules of Selected Financial Information,Major Categories of Receipts,and Debt Principal and Interest are shown. Watertown continues to have a high rate of Real Estate Tax collections.The rate of collection for FY 2019 Property Taxes,as During FY 2019 bond principal payments were$4,940,000 of June 30,2019 remained very strong at 99.20%. and long-term interest payments were$1,228,042. Total debt principal balance was$31,654,500 as of June 30,2019. As of June 30,2019,the following FY 2019 taxes and user charges were unpaid: The Town Council approved Loan Order 2018-73 on August 14, 2018 which authorized the Treasurer to borrow$2,030,900 for the purchase of departmental equipment for the Police Department, Real Estate $802,517 Department of Public Works,Sewer Enterprise Fund and Water Personal Property 18,421 Enterprise Fund. Motor Vehicle Excise 317,644 Boat Excise 1,125 The Town Council approved Loan Order 2018-85 on November Water User Charges 424,705 13,2018 which authorized the Treasurer to borrow$1,600,000 Sewer User Charges 775,627 for the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design Phase for the Watertown High School project. The Town Council approved Loan Order 2019-18 on April 9,2019 which authorized the Treasurer to borrow$288,000 to pay costs of renovating and making extraordinary repairs to the girls'locker room and bathrooms at the Middle School. The Town Council approved Loan Order 2019-24 on May 14, 2019 which authorized the Treasurer to borrow$12,441,016 for Designer Services related to the design,construction,addition and/or renovation of three elementary schools. On June 25,2019,the Town Council approved Loan Order 2019- 46 to borrow and/or accept a grant in the amount of$1,050,000 for the purpose of paying costs of sewer infiltration/inflow mitigation projects at various locations through the Town. Also,on June 25,2019,the Town Council approved a Loan Order 2019-47 to borrow$500,000 for the purpose of paying costs of 18 FY 2019 SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION MATOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS FY19 July 01,2018-June 30,2019 FY19 Property/Excise Taxes $113,150,966 Intergovernmental 12,338,242 FITNI)S Water/Sewer 16,757,507 Brought Forward(July 01,2018) $72,403,205 Department 3,191,119 Cash Received 179,463,300 Interest Earnings 1,162,618 Cash Paid Out 171,264,642 Parking Fines 425,654 Ending Balance(June 30,2019) $80,601,863 Parking Meters 351,667 License and Permits 3,750,277 CASH MANAGEMENT Payments in Lieu of Taxes 982,989 Interest Income $1,162,618 Penalty Interest&Costs 242,614 Short-Term Interest Paid $- Meals Tax 596,709 Net $1,162,618 Hotel Tax 726,795 OTHER INTEREST Late Payments $242,614 TOTAL $242,614 TAX TITLES Brought Forward(July 01,2017) $751,371 Tax Takings 0 Subsequent Taxes 264,367 Abatement and Void 37,617 Redemptions 69,420 Ending Balance(June 30,2018) $808,641 19 TRUST FUND&STABILIZATION ACCOUNTS FY 19 Aurora C Pane Scholarship $9,551.09 Templeton Trust 22,043.47 Cemetery Perpetual Care 1,111,300.40 Cannalonga School Trust 5,437.30 Potter Memorial Gate Trust 3,048.83 L Howard Trust 4,063.56 C Wheeler Trust 2,916.47 M.Sanger Fund 377.02 Asa Pratt Trust 61,808.50 Solon Whitney Trust 2,863.51 M Mead Trust 6,817.35 B Pierce Trust 1,958.24 M Charles Trust 2,298.09 Lydia Masters Trust 3,916.14 Barry Trust 3,260.75 W.McGuire Trust 2,575.63 W Pierce Trust 23,221.31 Donald Macdonald&Son 8,664.19 Edith O'Reilly Fund 8,117.50 Richard V.Keith Fund 3,589.60 Stone Fund 3,221.31 Campbell Fund 4,711.95 Santoro Art Trust Fund 1,984.40 Special Gifts 20,303.81 Alma L.Timper Scholarship 659.67 C.F.Brown Jr.,Memorial Fund 1,796.33 TRUST FUND&STABILIZATION ACCOUNTS (Continued) C.B.Kaveny Memorial Trust 32,970.52 Donovan Trust 6,167.86 Peter F Drucker 2,582.91 Albert Fleming Trust 300,000.00 Conservation Trust 111,638.43 Ruth Griffin Trust 196,914.95 Fed Law Enforcement Trust 979,482.00 UPIT Scholarship 230,545.66 Charles Burke Trust Fund 23,813.15 Stabilization Fund 1,267,296.32 Capital Projects Stabilization 2,091,569.98 OPEB Trust Fund 1,380,885.86 Unfunded Pension Liability Stabilization 22,905.79 Collective Bargain Stabilization 621,685.10 Asa Pratt Trust/Stock 64,047.68 State Law Enforcement Trust 52,333.77 School/General Scholarship Trust 118,028.43 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund 1,335,099.83 SPED Stabilization Fund 1,008,722.46 20 TOWN AUDITOR MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 1 -General Fund Revenues and Other Financing Sources(Fund 01) Acct. Item Description Amount No. A.Taxes 4110 Personal Property Taxes 3,594,962 4120 Real Estate Taxes 104,838.417 4150 Excise Taxes 4,715,595 4179 Penalties and Interest 242,614 4180 In Lieu of Taxes 982,989 4191 Hotel/Motel Excise 726,795 4192 Meals Excise 596,709 4193 Cannabis Excise 4194 Boat Excise 1,993 4198 Urban Redevelopment Excises 4199 Other Taxes 230,559 A.TOTAL TAXES(NET OF REFUNDS) 115,930,633 B.Charges for Services/Other Departmental Revenues 4211 Water Charges 4212 Other Utility Charges 4229 Other Charges 4243 Parking Charges 4244 Park and Recreation Charges 427,831 4246 Sewerage Charges 4247 Trash Collection Charges 23,631 4248 Transit Charges 4370 Other Department Revenue 5,332,292 B.TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES/OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES 5,783,754 C.Licenses,Permits and Fees 4322 Fees Retained from Tax Collection 4323 Cannabis Impact Fee 4324 Short-term Rental Community Impact Fee 4400 Licenses and Permits 221,680 C.TOTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 221,680 D.Federal Revenue 4540 Unrestricted-Direct 4580 Unrestricted-Through the State D.TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE E.Revenues From State 4600 State Revenue 12,335,662 E.TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE 12,335,662 F.Revenues From Other Governments 4695 Court Fines 4720 Received From the County for Services Performed printed on 3/7/2020 11:22:14 AM page 1 of 21 21 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Acct. Item Description Amount No. 4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 62,091 F.TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 62,091 G.Special Assessments 4750 Special Assessments G.TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS H.Fines,and Forefitures 4770 Fines and Forfeitures 626,412 H.TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES 626,412 I.Miscellaneous Revenues 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 384,161 4820 Earnings on Investments 1,162,618 I.TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 1,546,779 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 136,507,011 J.Other Financing Sources 4990 Other Financing Sources J.TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES 136,507,011 K.Interfund Operating Transfers 4972 Transfers from Special Revenue Funds 1,570,000 4973 Transfers from Capital Projects Funds 4975 Transfers from Enterprise Funds 3,173,142 4976 Transfers from Trust Funds 1,282,238 4977 Transfers from Agency Funds K.TOTAL INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 6,025,380 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING SOURCES,AND INTERFUND 142,532,391 OPERATING TRANSFERS 22 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 2-General Government(100) Acct. Objector Loglslative Execulive Accountant Collector Treasurer Law Public Assessors Operations License and Land use Conservation Other No. Expenditure Auditor Department Bulldingl Support Registration Commission Town/City Properties Counsel Maintenance 5100 Salary and Wages 100,643 353,741 330,180 319,259 216,322 296,973 219,852 195,281 1,710,692 5700 Expenditures 30,261 15,9B2 96,015 25,538 174.865 212,906 53,375 418,195 7,596 347.248 5800A Construction 5800E Capital Outlay 1,105 83.048 25,798 TOTAL 130,904 369,723 426,195 344,797 174,865 430,333 349,348 721,095 202,877 $093,738 Schedule A Part 2-Public Safety(200) Acct. Object of Pollee Fire Emerg.Med. Inspection Other No. Expenditure Services 5100 Salary and Wages B,947.190 9,724,264 2.500 5700 Expenditures 513,653 537.849 21,355 58DOA Construction 5800B Capital Outlay 263,786 153,625 TOTAL 9,724,629 10,415,738 23,855 Schedule A Part 2-Education(300) Acct. Object of Education Reg.School Reg.school Reg.School Reg.School No. Expenditure Assessment Assessment. Assessment. Assessment- 2 3 4 5100 Salary and Wages 36,121.491 5700 Expenditures 12,574,043 5800A Construction 5800E Capital Outlay TOTAL 48,695,534 Schedule A Part 2-Public Works(400) Acct. Object of Hwy/Streets Hwy/Streets Waste sewer water Parking street Mar No. Expenditure (SnowBce) (Other) collec6D1sP Co11ect/01sp Distributor, (Image Lighting 5100 Salary and Wages 282.424 999,077 1,435,099 5700 Expenditures 1,151,292 551.648 3,057,243 203,394 1,494,973 5800A Construction 58003 Capital Outlay 69,650 10,503 226,750 TOTAL 1,503,365 1,561,228 3,057,243 203,394 3,156,822 Schedule A Part 2-Human Services(500) Acct. Object of Health Clinical special Veterans Other No. Expenditure S-lces Services Program Services 5100 Salary and Wages 585,867 48,953 262,598 5700 Expenditures 122,981 236,623 T7,677 5800A Construction 58008 Capital Outlay 10,745 TOTAL 708,848 285,576 351,020 23 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 2-Culture and Recreation(600) Aeet. Object of Library Recreation Parks Historical Celebmdons Other No. Expenditure Commission 5100 Salary and Wages 1,988,071 497,381 5700 Expenditures 902,723 175,304 5800A Construction 58D06 Capital Outlay 49,176 26,026 TOTAL 2,939,970 698,711 Schedule A Part 2-Debt Service(700) Acct. Object of Retirement of Interest on Interest on Other interest No. Expenditure Debt Principal Long Term Short Tom Debt Debt 5900 Debt Service 4,940,000 1,228,042 TOTAL 4,940,000 1,228,042 Schedule A Part 2-Unclassified(900) A— Object of Workers Unemployment Health Other Emp. Court Other IntergoA. Retirement Other No. Expenditure Compensatlon Ineumnce eonefits Judgements Insurance Assessments 0001 Unclassiried 448,710 5,602 12,341,305 1,229,723 562,527 2,661,170 18,445,866 4,100 TOTAL 448,710 5,602 12,341,305 1,229,723 562,527 2,661,170 18,445,866 4,100 Schedule A Part 2-Transfers/Other Financing Uses(0001) Acct. Object of Expenditure Amount No. 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 8,690,059 5990 Other Financing Uses 480,624 TOTAL 9,170,683 Schedule A Part 2-Total All General Fund Expenditures Ace. Object of Expenditure Tout No. Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 64,636,858 5700 Expenditures 23,002.739 5800A Construction 5800S Capital Outlay 920,212 5900 Debt Service 6,168,042 0001 Unclassified 35,699.003 TOTAL GENERAL 130,426,854 FUND EXPENDITURES Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other 8,690,059 Funds 5990 Other Financing Uses 480,624 TOTAL TRANSFERS 9,170,683 AND OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL GENERAL 139,597,537 FUND MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Acn. Objectof Expenditure Total No. EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3-Federal Grants(FGD1) Ac. Item Descnption General Pu1,11c6afely Public Works Education Federal Emerg. Cul.re antl C-nnualty Other Noosing Other Total No. Govemment Mg-Agency Recr. Development and Urban Block Development Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 4500 Federal Revenue 1.547,008 1.5,17.008 46M State Revenue 48DO Miscellaneous Revenues 49,446 49.446 4820 Earnings on lmreashents TOTAL REVENUES 1,547,008 49,446 1,596,454 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds , 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,Sd7,008 49,406 1,596,454 Expenditures 51D0 Salary and Wages 377,287 377,287 5700 Expenditures 1,199.404 129 1.199.533 SBDGA Construction 5800E Capital Outlay 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,576,691 129 1,576,820 Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 59M Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,576,691 129 1,676,820 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources .29,683 49,317 19,634 (Uses) D002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year •231,117 339,101 107,984 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year .260,800 388,418 127,618 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3-State Grants(SG01) AceL Hem Desorption General Public Safety Public Works Education Macs.Emerg. Culture and Council Library Other Total No. Govemment Mngmt Repr. on Aging Agency Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 4500 Federal Revenue 4600 State Revenue 217.599 2.492.051 60,799 168,087 2,938,536 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 2,916 2,916 4820 Earnings on Investments 59 59 TOTAL REVENUES 217,599 Z916 2,492,051 60,799 168,146 2,941,511 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 217,599 2,916 2492,051 $0,799 168,146 2,941,511 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 148,408 160,114 408 3DB,930 57DO Expenditures 79,053 13,397 2,312,424 28,039 29,519 2,462.432 5800A Constructon 5800B Capital Outlay 94,738 94,738 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 227,461 13,397 2,472,538 28,039 124,665 2,866,100 Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 227,461 13,397 2,472,538 28,039 124,655 2,866,100 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources •9,862 •10,481 19,513 32,760 43,481 76,411 (Uses) D002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 115,612 17,295 1,616,963 92,267 97,265 1,939,402 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 105.750 6,814 1,636,476 125,027 140,746 2,014,813 25 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3-Receipts Reserved for Appropriation(RA01) Acct Item Description Education Waterways Wetlands Parking M-m Ambulance Ins.Reimb sale of Sale W Dew, Total No. Improvement Pmtallon over$150,000 Real Estate Cemetery Lon Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 351.667 47,025 398,692 4500 Federal Revenue 4600 State Revenue 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 4820 Earnings on lmestments 2.421 2.421 TOTAL REVENUES 351,657 Z421 47,025 401,113 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 351,667 Z421 47,025 401,113 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 5700 Expenditures 5800A Constnldlon 58008 Capital Outlay 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 350,000 1,200,OOD 20,000 1,570,000 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 350,000 1,200,000 20,000 1,570,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 350,000 1,200,000 20,000 1,570,000 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Rnancing Sources(Uses) 1,667 .1,197,579 27,025 -1,168,887 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 392,096 1,201,898 259,975 1,853,969 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 393,763 4,319 287,000 685,082 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3-Revolving Funds(RF01) Acct. Item Descriptlon Education Athletic Parks and Ch.44,53E 112 Other Total No. Recreation Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 2,768,976 137,065 513.006 197,177 3,616.226 4500 Federa(Revenue 4600 State Revenue 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 1,061 1,550,132 84,807 1,636,000 4820 Earnings on Investments 531 531 TOTAL REVENUES 2,770,039 137,065 513,537 1,747,309 84,807 5,252,757 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2,770,039 137,065 513,537 1,747,309 84,807 5,252,757 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 1,781,077 325,185 98,565 2,204,827 5700 Expenditures 541,465 13,055 281,642 1,791,796 64,436 2,692,394 5800A Construction 6800B Capital Outlay 1.297 1,297 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,322,542 13,055 606,827 1,890,361 65,733 4,898,518 Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 2,322,542 13,055 606,827 1,890,361 65,733 4,898,518 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 447,497 124,010 -93,290 -143,052 19,074 354,239 (Uses) 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 2,070,555 272,968 273,210 716,806 42,232 3,375,771 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 2,518,052 396,978 179,920 573,754 61,306 3,730,010 20 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3-Other Special Revenue(OS01) Item Doscription Water Sewer Education Scheel Adult Professional Comm. MWPAT TitI.v Gift— Other TOW Ne. Lunch Education Development Preserv. Donations Revenues Moo Taxes and Ed— 2,08D,871 2,080,871 4200 Charges for Services 415,601 415.601 4500 Federal Revenue 498.861 498.861 4600 Slate Revenue 367,395 367,395 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 28,354 206,592 234.946 4820 Earnings on Investments 595 14.392 7.272 22,259 TOTAL REVENUES 28,354 915,057 2,462,658 213,864 3,619,933 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financin Sources TOTAL OTHEX NCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 28,354 915,057 2,462,658 213,864 3,619,933 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 2610 425.463 428,073 5700 Expenditures 30,251 356.821 241,334 628,412 5800A Cunsbuction SB008 Capital Outlay 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 32,B6f 7B2,290 24f,334 1,056,485 Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 599D Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL IXPENDfTURE1SeND OTHER FINANCING USES 32,861 782,2W 241,334 1,056,485 Excess(Deficiency)o(Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing 4,507 131,767 2462,658 -27,470 2,563,448 Sources(Uses) 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 95,727 84,233 1,899,397 1,676,039 3,755,396 1111 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 91.220 217,000 4.362.055 1,618.569 6,318.844 27 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 3 -Total All Special Revenue Funds and Expenditures Acct. Item Description Total No. Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 2,080,871 4200 Charges for Services 4,430,519 4500 Federal Revenue 2,045,869 4600 State Revenue 3,305,931 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 1,923,308 4820 Earnings on Investments 25,270 TOTAL REVENUES 13,811,768 Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 13,811,768 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 3,319,117 5700 Expenditures 6,982,771 5800A Construction 5800B Capital Outlay 96,035 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 10,397,923 Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 1,570,000 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 1,570,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 11,967,923 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 1,843,845 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 11,032,522 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 12,876,367 28 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 4-Capital Project Funds Acct. Item Description Water Se—r Sehools Municipal Landfill Hlghways Other Total No. Buildings (Chapter90) Revenues 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 4500 Federal Revenue 4600 State Revenue 787,500 214,686 37,920 1.040,106 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 47,194 141,099 1.029,753 1.218,046 4820 Earnings on Investments TOTAL REVENUES 834,694 141,099 214,686 1,057,673 2,258,152, Other Financing Sources 4910 Bond Proceeds 762,500 1,325,500 3,509,500 5.597,500 4970 Transient From Other Funds 500,000 2.350,000 1,580.359 3,528,700 7,959,059 4990 Other Financing Sources TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,262,500 3,675,500 1,580,359 7,038,200 13,556,559 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2,097,194 3,816,599 1,580,359 214,686 8,105,873 15,814,711_ Expenditures 6100 Salary and Wages 5700 Expenditures 373.549 373,549 5800A Construction 1,404,880 2,180,538 1,171,901 1,028,196 5,047.875 10,833,390 5800E Capital Outlay 215,462 439,128 211,281 1,758,251 2,624,122 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,993,891 2,6191666 1,383,182 1,028,196 6,806,125 13,831,061. Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,993,891 2,619,666 1,383,182 1,028,196 6,806,126 13,831,061 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 103,303 1,196,933 197,177 413,510 1,299,747 1,983,650 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 4,924,555 -707,373 930,337 -339,820 12,347,003 17,154,702 0003 Adjustments 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 5,027,968 489,560 1,127,514 -1,153,330 13,646,750 19,138,352 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 5-Enterprise Funds l M1em pe opu. WaNr sewer Electric LandRIN plYl XealN Cert Atrpprt HaNw GdltpursxI.s. Omer T-1 Revenues R.—S. 4100 Taxes antl Exdsas 4200 C.—In a-- S9z9,)9 9.590,433 16,520,18fi 4500 Fetle2l Revenue 46DD sine Revenue 4fi00 Miscellaneous Revenues 203,763 203,763 4020 Eamings on lnveaMenls 13,628 19932 g3.55B TOTAL REVENUES 7,f17,142 9,6f0,365 1a,]n,sB7 Other.—Ing Sources 491D Bond Proueda 49]0 Tmn—From Olher Funds 49D Other F reirg S—Y/5/•/I�R,C/E%S TOTAL9TNE�{�F NINOTXER FINANCING SOURCES ],f11,f12 9.618,J85 TOTA 16,157,501 Expenditures 5100 Salary and Wages 922,055 /SSSD9 1,301,3E4 5700 Extend.— 3,994,D30 6.049.670 10.8a3.700 59XA Catttruclbn SB006 Capital OWaY 152.290 "Sirs,46t 1,527,T13 5900 Deix Service —.711 366.199 970,900 TOTAL EXPEN—URES SV3,889 91.91858 u,nb74s other Fimnpins use: ss60 Tmnsfen.Dther Fulls I'Sal 1.774.6e2 5990 Other Fnancing uses S81],142 TOTAL OTHER InNANCING USES 1,89H,500 f,77I,642 TOTAL E pIT1RE$ANp OTHER FI1tdANCING USES ],5]2,3BB f0,621,498 18,396.88) Ezcess(0 —tv)ef RevenYes Over FapentlXures antl Other Fnencing 6ourrsa(Uses) 425,217 -1,2f1,133 16J93B0' 0002 FUM Balance Beginning pl Year 4,05T,318 6,561,70D 18,619,U18 =3 Adlusthnnts D004 F—Balance Eodef Year 3,632,071 5,347,567 8,9]9,636 29 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 6-Non-ExpendablelExpendable Trusts(NE01) A- Item Go.PNMbn Wo,kors 6tab11-0- Spl.Pu rre HIN Ci-CR HIU Claim C.--r- OPES Other Total NP. Expendable -Ponsatlon Reserve SWEillvtlon Share Employee Revenues 41M Taxes antl Exdees 42M Charge.for 6eM- 4500 Federal It- -- Stele Revenue 4800 Miecelleneau Revenues 10.500 11,870 2,389 -,4.2 180.161 4820 Eami v.lnvestmente 8,813 163132 6,460 182.194 360,5n TOTALREVENUES 10,500 8,813 175,002 8,839 317.596 520,>d0 Other Financing Sources 6970 Transfers From Other Funtls 1.231,000 1,380.806 2.611,886 4.0 ONer Financing Sown. 400.000 400,000 TOTAL OVER FINANCING SOURCES 1,631,000 113801886 3,01f,886 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTH ER FINANCING SOURCES f0,500 8,8f3 1,906,.2 8,829 1,380,886 317,596 3,.2,626 ExpOndl- 5100 Salary antl Wages 5700 ExDentliturec 315 212,304 212,699 5800A Cnrr...ion SNX)s Cepiul Outlay 1,142 t,d42 5- Oebl Servke TOTAL EXPENDITURES f,16) 212,384 214,141, Other Fin-in Uses 59M Translen 1.Other Funtls 2,640,124 15.000 2,663,124 5990 IOth.,Flno@anndn9 Uses I�IY/1� TOTAL E%PENORURES PNDO OVER FINANCING USES 3,648SES .1N 1,757 .1134 ZM.265 Excess lDeflciency)of Revenue.Over E...ndltures antl Other Flnancing Sour..IU...I f0'S. 6.813 -642,f22 7,01 1,380,886 90,212 655.361 0002 Fund..lance Seginning Pl Year 1,5>T,376 1,258,40] 5.921,603 144,568 1,671,673 10,533.703 1113 Adjusimenb 0004 Fund Balance End of Vear 1.587.876 1,297,296 S,DT9,4B1 111,640 1,380.886 1.761.885 t1,109,064 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 7-Agency Funds Acet. Item Description Balance Additions Transfer Deductions Transfer Balance No. July From To June 1,201 S 30,2019 Assets 0005 Cash -102,455 1,909,577 1,851,247 -44,125 0006 Accounts Receivable 278,051 44,052 233,999 TOTAL ASSETS 175,596 1,909,577 1,895,299 189,874 Liabilities 0007 Police Outside Detail -275,462 1,217,810 1,166,874 -224,526 0008 Fire Off Duty Detail -1,193 200,424 229,609 -30,378 0009 Tax Due State 0010 Meals Tax Due State 0011 Licenses Due State 0012 Due County/Retirement Systems 0013 Guarantee Bid Deposits 0014 Unclaimed Items 0015 Other Liabilities 452,251 491,343 498,816 444,778 TOTAL LIABILITIES 175,596 1,909,577 1,895,299 189,874 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 8-Personnel Expenditures Total Salaries and Wages as of December 31,-1 as Reported on IRS Form W-2 63,142,567 Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year Ending December 31,-1 1142 30 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 9-Schedule of Cash and Investments Acct. Item Description Cash and No. Investments FUNDS 0016 General Fund 29,868,656 0017 Special Revenue 12,877,782 0018 Debt Service Fund 0019 Capital Project Funds 19,138,352 0020 Enterprise Funds 7,572,289 0021 Trust Funds 11,189,064 0022 Agency Funds -44,279 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 80,601,864 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 10-Schedule of Debt Outstanding,Issued and Retired this Fiscal Year Accl, Item Description Outstanding Issued this Retired this Outstanding Interest this No. July 1,2018 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June Fiscal Year 30,2019 A.General Obligation Bonds Inside Debt Limit D001 BUILDINGS 18,067,000 1,707.100 16,359,900 646,322 D002 DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 4,268,200 1,625,000 657,450 5,235.750 128,448 D003 SCHOOL BUILDINGS 3,690,000 1,325.500 648,100 4,367,400 192,468 D004 SCHOOL-ALLOTHER 20.000 2,000 18,000 740 D005 SEWER 705,100 401,500 256,990 849.610 21,679 D006 SOLID WASTE D007 OTHER INSIDE LIMIT 7,679,800 1,745,500 2,099,800 7,325,500 306,417 TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 34,430,100 5,097,500 5,371,4110 34,156,160 1,296,074 Outside Debt Limit D008 AIRPORT D009 HOSPITAL D010 ELECTRIC D011 GAS D012 SCHOOL BUILDINGS D013 SEWER D014 SOLID WASTE D015 WATER 2,425,272 500,000 471,436 2,453,836 D016 OTHER OUTSIDE LIMIT TOTAL OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT 2,425,272 500,000 471,436 $453,836 TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 36,855,372 5,597,500 5,842,876 36,609,996 1,296,074 D023 TOTAL DEBT REFUNDING B.Revenue And Nonguaranteed Bonds D021 REVENUE AND NONGUARANTEED BONDS C.Short Term Debt D017 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES D018 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES D019 GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES D020 OTHER SHORT TERM DEBT TOTAL SHORT TERM DEBT D.Other interest D022 OTHERINTEREST Item Description Authorized Issued1Retired Unissued Rescinded June 30,2019 Authorized and Unissued-Inside Debt Limit Authorized and Unissued-Outside Debt Limit Total Authorized and Unissued 31 Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Part 11 -Reconciliation of Fund Equity(Retained Earnings)for the Fiscal Year End June 30,2019 Item Description General Special Capital Enterprise Trust Total Revenue Projects 1 Total Revenue 136,507,011 13,811,768 2,258,152 16,757,507 520,740 169,855,178 2 Total Expenditures 130,426,854 10,397,923 13,831,061 14,723,745 214,141 169,593,724 3 TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES(LINE 1-LINE 2) 6,080,157 3,413,845 -11,572,909 2,033,762 306,599 261,454 4 Transfers From Other Funds 6,025,380 7,959,059 2,611,886 16,596,325 5 Other Financing Sources 5,597,500 400,000 5,997,500 6 Transfers To Other Funds 8,690,059 1,570,000 3,673,142 2,663,124 16,596,325 7 Other Financing Uses 480,624 480,624 8 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) -3,145,303 -1,570,000 13,556,559 -3,673,142 348,762 5,516,876 SUM OF LINES 4 AND 5 MINUS LINES 6 AND 7 9 TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES AND 2,934,854 1,843,845 1,983,650 -1,639,380 655,361 5,778,330 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)(SUM OF LINES 3 AND 8) 10 Fund Equity(Retained Earnings)Beginning of Year 22,526,281 11,032,522 17,154,702 10,619,018 10,533,703 71,866,226 11 Other Adjustments 12 TOTAL FUND EQUITY(RETAINED EARNINGS)END OF YEAR 25,461,135 12,876,367 19,138,352 8,979,638 11,189,064 77,644,556 (SUM OF LINES 9 THROUGH 11) MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A Submission Signatures Town Accountant Thomas J.Tracy,Auditor,Watertown,ttracy@watertown-ma.gov 617-972-6460 1 1/28/2020 9:26 AM Documents No documents have been uploaded. 32 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN Schedule A All Parts Fiscal Year 2019 Schedule A KAR-1 Cash Balance Fund Balance Sheet Schedule A Variance General Fund 29,868,656 29.868,656 0 Special Revenue 12,877,782 12,877,782 0 Capital Project Funds 19,138,352 19,138,352 0 Enterprise Funds 7,572,289 7,572,289 0 Trust&Agency Funds 11,144,785 11,144,785 0 Debt Service Fund 0 0 Total 80,601,864 80,601,864 0 Fund Eauitv Balance Fund Balance Sheet Schedule A Variance General Fund 25,461,135 25,461,135 0 Special Revenue 12,876,367 12,876,367 0 Capital Project Funds 19,138,352 19,138,352 0 Enterprise Funds 8,979,638 8,979,638 0 Trust Funds 11,189,064 11,189,064 0 Total 77,644,556 77,644,556 0 Comments Complete both sections for UMAS communities and the cash section for STAT communities. If there are variances,they must be explained by the Accountant/Auditor. 33 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT The Personnel Department directly serves the employees of the Town, The Personnel Department continued to post recruitments to websites and coordinates with the Watertown School Department's Personnel in keeping with our goal to increase the use of technology. Applicants staff on an as-needed basis. The Department is staffed by the view job postings,fill out a Town Application form from the Personnel Personnel Director,the Personnel Administrative Assistant,and a new Department's website and submit it by email at their convenience. Principal Account Clerk position which is shared with the Building Civil Service recruitments are managed through the State's Human Department.The Department is responsible for the human resources Resources Division website. Residents interested in Civil Service policies and procedures for positions appointed by the Town Manager. information can research examination dates and apply on-line directly The office manages recruiting,background investigations,orientation, with Civil Service.As Civil Service has delegated their recruitment personnel records,the Town's compensation plan,workers' process to the municipalities,we use the web-based Neogov system compensation claims,public safety injury-on-duty claims,drug testing for Civil Service public safety recruitments and personnel actions. programs,Family Medical Leaves,unemployment claims,support for collective bargaining as well as union grievance hearings and The Department's responsibility for the drug and alcohol testing Program expanded in the past few years from DPW Commercial personnel investigations. During 2019 the Department conducted Driver's Licensed employees,to include Fire Union members,Police surveys of comparable communities regarding salary,benefits,and Officers Union members,and Police Supervisors union members.This a number of other issues;continued to ensure compliance with employment laws,and engaged in a wide variety of other special is an increase of employees covered by the program from 2 bargaining projects in partnership with the Town Manager and Department units(Town Hall Associates and Teamsters)of approximately 38 Heads. The Department processed over 695 personnel transactions covered employees,to 5 bargaining units of approximately 200 in 2019,an increase of 35%over 2018. These include changes in covered employees. employment status such as retirements,resignations,promotions,as The Personnel Department responded to requests for public well as changes in position,compensation,and contact information. information,and to Family Medical Leave requests. The Department conducted recruitments for 31 regular full time and part time positions as well as temporary/seasonal positions. The Personnel Department,in conjunction with the Senior Property Tax Work-off Program,utilizes the talents of senior volunteers The Personnel Department with the assistance of the Purchasing in order to assist departments and work on special projects. This Agent,Town Clerk and Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for is always a successful collaboration with the Senior Center. The Finance,produced an RFP and procured an outside consultant to Department assisted the Public Works,Recreation,and Skating Rink update job descriptions and the Personnel Ordinance.The Personnel Departments to secure summer interns and temporary help. Department is the point of contact for these two projects. The consultant held orientation meetings for Town employees to explain The Department manages workers'compensation claims for Town the process for the job description project,and subsequent individual Employees,with MIIA,a third party vendor. Regular claims review meetings with employees and Department Heads to gain detailed meetings with MIIA,School Department,Public Works Department, input as to their job functions. The job descriptions review and Town Auditor's Department and Personnel Department staff are Personnel Ordinance projects will continue into 2020, coordinated by the Personnel Department. The Personnel Department is responsible for assisting employees with The Personnel Department assists the Watertown Commission on professional growth and career coordination in order to enhance their Disability(W.C.O.D.) as staff support for their meetings and activities employment experience with Watertown. To that end,we regularly related to their goals and objectives. In 2019,the Commission utilize the training and consultation services of the Employee on Disability had many speakers come to the meetings,provided Assistance Program,and the Massachusetts Municipal Association. information,advice and advocacy for Town and School departments The Department coordinated an Anti-Harassment training for Town as well as individuals in the community.Among these were the employees with our MIIA Employee Assistance Program consultant Watertown Pedestrian and Bike Plan,review access issues of streets and coordinated an A.L.I.C.E training with the Watertown and sidewalks,review and made recommendations for requests for Police Department. building and zoning variances. The Personnel Department coordinated with the MIIA Risk The W.C.O.D. funding comes from the handicapped parking Management representative to schedule risk management training and violation fines received from the Town Treasurer/Collector who also grants awareness for the Town Manager and Department Heads.We serves as the Parking Clerk. The Commission provided funds for also coordinated the annual Workers Compensation Audit with the closed captioning of Town Council meetings,routinely provided School Department,Treasurer/Collector and Town Auditor's office. interpreters and CART services for equal access to community events such as the W.C.O.D.meetings,Martin Luther King Jr.Unity The Personnel Department continued to facilitate the process for Breakfast,Watertown Free Public Library events,Senior Center successor contract negotiations with the collective bargaining units, requests,and Faire on the Square. The Commission made donations Department Heads,the Town Manager,and the Towns Attorney. The and grants to the Watertown Food Pantry,the St.Patricles Food Department frequently provided Department Heads and individual Pantry,in order to support Watertown families in need. employees with interpretations of their collective bargaining agreements and facilitate meetings and responses for union The Personnel Department looks forward to 2020 and its continued grievances.Collective Bargaining Agreements and Memoranda of dedication to improving service to the Town Manager and Town Agreement documents are posted to the Document Center/Personnel Council,employees,Department Heads and the citizens Department on the Town's Website after they are signed by the parties. of Watertown. 34 TOWN CLERK AND ELECTION The Town Clerk and Election Office serves as a direct link DATE TYPE OF ELECTION between the citizenry and its Town government.The Town Clerk's November 5,2019 Town General Election Office by statute,is responsible for the issuance of vital statistics, maintenance of Town records,the insurance of compliance The Licensing Board promulgates rules and regulations specific with the Commonwealth's Open Meeting Law and it serves as to Watertown to ensure the life safety and health of the citizenry a repository for all rules,regulations,ordinances and bylaws and town visitors.The Licensing Board issues a myriad of licenses promulgated by the Town Council and other town departments. that range from amusement devices,to common victuallers to The Town Clerks Office was first established in 1634,the first liquor licenses.All of the licenses issued are renewable on a yearly year records were kept,and continues today to provide accurate basis.The Licensing Board also serves as hearing officer to ensure documentation on events and happenings of the City known compliance with licensing conditions. as the Town of Watertown.The Town Clerk's Office provides a The Licensing Board also works closely with five town number of consumer services,such as the issuance of dog,cat departments,the ABCC and the State Fire Marshall's Office in the and kennel licenses and the office serves as a distribution point licensing process. of various public service brochures and surveys.The staff in the office also serve as"unofficial ombudsmen"to provide general The following charts provide departmental statistics for 2019: information regarding various municipal services offered to the public.The Town Clerk's Office also serves as a liaison between the town and the federal and state governments. VITAL STATISTICS During calendar year 2019,the office achieved the following: Births 436 Deaths Recorded 297 • Maintained the highest level of accuracy in the recording Marriage Intentions 200 and issuance of the Vital Statistics of the Town of Watertown. Marriages Recorded 197 Since February,2011 The Commonwealth's Vitals Affidavits of Correction-Vitals 5 Information Partnership was instituted automating Birth Certificates and in November,2014 Burial Permits and Death LICENSES Certificates through the Gateway Network. Kennel 1 • Placed election signage in strategic locations throughout the Dog 851 town alerting the citizenry to the upcoming voting exercises. Cat 343 • Conducted the 2019 Annual Town Census. Seven Day All Alcoholic 21 • Conducted the 2019 Annual dog and cat licensing process. Seven Day Wine&Malt 6 • Continued the duties and responsibility as Burial Agent for Common Victualler 96 the Town. • Completed the annual renewal process for all applicable Six Day Wine&Malt 1 licenses,permits and certificates while ensuring compliance Club 8 with Title III Section 33.03 of the Code of Watertown. Inn 1 • Ensured compliance with state guidelines in the filing of Geneerarall On Premise 2 Auto Dealer Class I 5 necessary annual reports with the Alcohol Beverage Control 13 Commission(ABCC)and the Department of Public Safety. Auto Dealer Class I • Ensured access to all polling stations throughout the Town. All Alcoholic Package e Goods Store 7 Wine&Malt Package Goods Store 7 The Election Commission,a four-member body,has a number of 24-Hour Opening 2 responsibilities mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter Sale of Food at Retail 3 50 through 56.The Commission is charged to ensure fair and Entertainment-6 Day 11 impartial elections in the Town of Watertown.Responsibilities Entertainment 7-Day 5 include:coordination of the Annual Census,generation of voting Music Box 3 lists and jury lists,maintenance of the Town's residency database Automatic Amusement Device 4 and compliance with the Office of Campaign and Political Auto Repair 49 Finance's reporting procedures. Letting Out of Motor Vehicles 2 Shuttle/Jitney 1 The Election Commission conducted the following voting exercise Livery 7 during 2019. 35 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Submitted by Joseph Mahoney,IT Manager The Information Technology Department supports the Town The Town and School IT Departments worked on common of Watertown's administrative information systems and leads network infrastructure equipment and shared increased high- the implementation of new computer technologies.The IT speed Internet access.The Town and School also shared an Department administers the Town's wide-area computer applications specialist who assists all departments in the operation network,which connects Town Hall,Library,Police,Fire,School of the Town's financial management system,as well as performing Department,and Public Works buildings.Additional municipal periodic updates to the applications. buildings on the wide-area network include the Commanders' Mansion,Senior Center,and John A.Ryan Skating Arena.The The TowiA official website,www.watertown-ma.gov,is managed Department also maintains computers which process Financials, by the IT Department with a software system that allows for Accounts Payables,Purchasing,Requisitioning,Payroll,Water/ distributed content updating,calendaring,page development, Sewer Billing,Real Estate Tax and Personal Property Tax Billing. hyperlinking,and documentation,and provides links to other Other administrative systems,such as Assessing,Motor Vehicle departmental web sites.Throughout the year,an emphasis was on Billing and Parking Ticket processing,are supported by service providing content relative to meeting management information vendors.The Town's Computer Network provides a complete that the public could access—agendas,minutes,presentations, electronic platform for employees to communicate and share meeting documents,and calendar items.The re-design the Town's documents.Built on a backbone of high-speed fiber-optic official website,as well as five sub-sites,-Police,Fire,Public cabling,the system allows for secure communications among Works,Library,and Recreation Departments-continued,with a Town departments. new back-end editing system with improved functionality. Information technology improvements undertaken in 2019 The IT Department will strive to save costs,paper,and energy include new desktops,monitors,laptops,printers,a server,and in the deployment of information technologies such as energy- smartphones.Data storage capacity was increased.Working with saving desktops and servers,monitors,and re-manufactured the Health Department,the process was begun to create a new toner cartridges.The IT Department will make improvements in software platform which will allow greater flexibility as well as mobile workforce technology using smartphones,government- improved public access.The financial system was maintained and specific apps,and multi-function tablets that will reduce paper updated throughout the year.The Recreation software system was forms created in the field.As well,improvements will continue migrated to the Cloud. in the effort to provide greater public access to Town information on-line. 36 TOW N ATTO R N EY KP Law,P.C.serves the City known as the Town of Watertown in a lawful and cost effective manner. We have addressed topics as Town Attorney. In this capacity,the firm provides legal involving small wireless facilities(5G technology),changes representation in state and federal courts and agencies.The firm to the Family and Medical Leave Act,changes in state and advises the Town Manager and the Town Council,as well as federal regulations,and other important legal developments. the Town's various boards and departments on a variety of legal These memoranda provide guidance for the Towns boards and matters. The Town Attorney also undertakes enforcement of the committees as they address Town issues,and assist the Town in Town's ordinances,defends actions and decisions of the Town, framing legal questions for efficient resolution. and addresses administrative and regulatory matters. The Town Attorney serves as labor counsel to the Town,assisting the Town It is our privilege to serve the City known as the Town Manager with labor and employment matters and collective of Watertown as Town Attorney. We thank the Town Manager bargaining. The Town Attorney also advises and assists the and Town Council for the opportunity to serve the Watertown Town in real estate and land use matters,and drafts,reviews, community and for their efforts and dedication in attending to and approves contracts with vendors and contractors providing the many needs of the Town. We appreciate the opportunity to goods and services to the Town. The Town Attorney attends work with the Town's department heads,employees and boards, Town Council meetings,providing guidance on parliamentary and look forward to continuing to provide the Town with effective procedure and legal interpretations of the Town's Home Rule legal advice and representation. Charter and the Council's Rules,as well as the requirements of state statutes and the Town's ordinances. Respectfully submitted, As Town Attorney,we work with all of the Town's departments on a range of matters of legal and administrative concern.We advise to the Board of Health on matters of KP Law,P.C. regulations and enforcement,including housing and animal Town Attorney control matters as well as noise control and sanitary code compliance. We work with the Town's Licensing Board on license and permit issues and with the Town's planners and land use boards on planning and zoning issues,land use ordinances and regulations,and the defense of decisions of the Town's land use boards. We continue to advise the Town with respect to its housing programs. We regularly provide the Town with no-cost memoranda on a wide range of legal topics to assist the Town in making decisions 37 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The Purchasing Department aims to provide valuable services The Purchasing Department will continue to use the to the Town by assisting Town and School Departments with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Operational Services Division obtaining the highest quality of supplies and services for the (OSD) state contracts,the Massachusetts Higher Education best dollar value.The department also functions as a control to Consortium(MHEC),the Houston-Galveston Area Council ensure the Town is complying with Massachusetts General Laws (HGAC Buy),the US Communities web site as well as cooperative and Local Ordinances. Ongoing initiatives include identifying bids conducted with a group of local municipalities. This year cost-savings,consolidating purchases when appropriate,and the Town participated in a consortium bid with Waltham and assisting departments with gathering information needed to make multiple other communities for the supply of ammunition informed buying decisions. which was removed from OSD,MHEC and HGAC. Goods/ Supplies and Services that the Town continues to receive through During 2019,the Purchasing Department publically bid a large cooperative bids are Gasoline,Diesel Fuel,#2 Fuel Oil,Road Salt, variety of projects. There were 16 Public Works projects for a and services such as Special Education Student Bus Services.The variety of work including Roadway Rehabilitation work as well as OSD,MHEC,HGAC Buy and US Communities sites are used Crack Sealing,Catch Basin Cleaning,Mill&Overlay,Sidewalk to procure goods and services such as office supplies,computer Repairs,Replacement of Catch Basins,Pavement Markings, equipment,computer software,computer consulting services, Permanent Patching,and Tree Planting.Late in 2019 DPW got copy machine equipment and services,furniture,moving services, an early jump on bidding road work for the 2020 construction vehicle purchase,public safety supplies,vehicle parts,training and season for the Completed Streets and Roadway Rehabilitation educational services,carpet installations and painting.These are Phase I and Phase II. Other projects for DPW consisted of Water all examples of successful procurements exercised by both Town Main work,Sanitary Sewer work and Traffic Signal Maintenance. and School Offices. Purchasing also procured 17 other projects for various other departments such as:the Recreation Department Filippello The Purchasing Department continues to auction surplus vehicles Park Lighting,the Community and Development Department and equipment from all town and school departments. In Community Preservation Plan Services along with Bicycle and 2019,the Town sold 3 decommissioned vehicles from the Police Pedestrian Plan Services. There were,six(6)Public Building Department totaling$9,375.00. Department services that were procured:Elevator Maintenance and Service(town-wide),High School Locker Room Renovation, Middle School Carpet and Laminate Flooring Installation on Respectfully submitted, two floors,Middle School Bathroom Renovations on the 2nd floor and on-call Painting Services(town-wide). Also procured were the IT Assessment Services,Personnel Ordinance and Raeleen E Bandini,MCPPO Job Description Review and Library front and rear doors.In Director of Purchasing December,Purchasing began the procurement for Prequalifying Contractors for the Construction of the two new Elementary Schools for construction to begin during 2020. There were nearly 90 contracts that were issued during the year ranging from $10,000 and up. 38 HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT and BOARD OF HEALTH The mission of the Watertown Health Department is to"protect and promote health,prevent disease and disability,and assess and improve the health status of the community." This is accomplished through a number of goals that include ensuring a safe and healthy community through enforcement of environmental health codes,community health programs,animal control programs, and emergency preparedness activities. It is responsible for enforcing>6 General Laws and 16 state regulations in addition to City Ordinances and Board of Health regulations. In an effort to fulfill the goals of the Health Department,the department is staffed with professional environmental,public health, animal control and support staff.a Director,a Chief Environmental Health Officer,two full-time Health Officers,a Public Health Nurse,a Community Wellness Program Manager,an Animal Control Officer/Jr.Health Officer and a Head Clerk. In addition to Health Department staffing,three dedicated community members form the Board of Health,appointed for three year terms by the Town Manager-Dr.John Straus,Board Chairman,Dr.Barbara Beck,and Richard Arnold,FNP-BC. The Board deliberates on and establishes public health policy and priorities for the Town,enacts regulations,and provides guidance on policy to the Health Department star. COMMUNITY HEALTH 279 confirmed,suspect,and probable STAFF CHANGES cases.MAVEN is a database used for Communicable Disease surveillance,control,and prevention Kristel Bennet,Chief Environmental of reportable communicable diseases Health(CEHO)officer resigned in In the year 2018,there was a decrease in under 105 CMR 300.000. Information is December 2019,to take a position as communicable and reportable disease obtained through case interviews by Public Director of Public Health in another reports from reports filed in 2017. Of the Health Nurse,Wil VanDinter,and then community.Marie Chiavelli,Head Clerk, 309 communicable/reportable diseases uploaded into the MAVEN database. The submitted her retirement notice and will reported to the Health Department following chart illustrates the total for all retire in February 2020,after 33 Years with through the Department of Public Health's confirmed,suspect and probable diseases the Town and the last 27 in the Health disease surveillance and monitoring reported in Watertown in 2018. Department.Rajit Gupta,Health Officer system"MAVEN",there were over was promoted to Assistant Director/ Chief Environmental Health Officer Investigated and the CEHO position was moved to a managerial position West Nile lydeabn ■ Vitrb sp. ■ a,ike,a Health Promotion Stmptow—spneumonia ■ Shga ban prodoarg organa m ■ The Health Department offered twelve Saimon 11.. M (12)American Heart Association,CPR/ perwu 1 AED and First Aid classes to community Measles ■ members,the School Department, M riles 1 1,me Deeaee Recreation Department and other Town ln,lUen,a employees. The schedule for the 2019 Hepatitis C CPR/AED and First Aid class offerings Hepatitis 0 may be found in the Health section of the Hepabti,A ■ town's website. Gr p g Weptococaus 1 Group A streptaco Giardiasa ■ Ehrlidibsis ■ D-g-F— Cryptmporldiosis 1 Carryybbazteriosa Calcmws/Norwrm 1 epnda myamaa irde<om ■ 0 20 40 60 so 100 120 140 39 Watertown Task Force project grew out of a graduate student (on Hoarding and Clutter Support) internship in the Watertown Health ' I Department.We appreciate the hard The Health Department assisted residents work of Mensimah Bentsi-Enchill,MPH, who needed help in resolving housing and MS from Boston University School of public health/medical related issues. The Public Health,for developing the process Health Department's inter-departmental for this Assessment,doing much of task force,led by Public Health Nurse, the initial secondary data gathering, Wil van Dinter,continued to address drafting a preliminary report,as well as the needs of residents in crisis.The task co-developing the stakeholder interview forte's unique collaboration includes protocol.We recognize the leadership Additionally a total of 26 Blood Pressure members from the Police Department,Fire and dedication of Deborah Rosati,former clinics were held at the Watertown Mall, Department,School Department,Health Director,Watertown Health Department, 100 Warren Street and Mc Sherry Gardens Department,Housing Authority,Council in facilitating the preparation of this locations.The Public Health Nurse also on Aging,Food Pantry,Veterans Office, report.Mount Auburn Hospital generously staffed an information table at the Faire in Riverside Community Center,Advocates provided funding towards the completion the Square"event. Inc.,Mt.Auburn Hospital and,Springwell of the report.We would also like to thank Social Services,and provides much needed all of the individuals and organizations Seasonal Influenza Clinics services for Watertown residents. that volunteered their time to contribute their perspectives as interview In 2018,the Health Department continued In the year 2019 the Health Department participants,and those who shared local with the purchase of the more effective continued with the implementation of the data. quadrivalent influenza vaccine for flu "Compassionate Connections VI"and immunizations. The Public Health Nurse, "Lee Mannillo"grants from the Marshall Stephanie Venizelos,MA,originally Wil VanDinter,organized and operated Home Fund and Mass Housing.With Coordinator of Live Well Watertown 27 public seasonal Influenza/Pneumonia these grants,the Health Department was (LWW)and then Community Wellness clinics during the 2018/18 season.Two able to provide needed social work and Program Manager for the Health clinics held at Watertown Senior Center clean-up services for residents who find Department,led this project from were designated to address the high risk themselves in an extreme clutter situation inception to completion and conducted elder population.Homebound,elderly, with excessive amounts of materials in the vast majority of stakeholder interviews. and disabled residents received flu shots their homes.These grants also funded a Gideon Schreiber,Senior Planner via home visits by the Public Health monthly support group for friends and for the Department of Community Nurse and MRC volunteer nurses.In family members of people with significant Development&Planning and active Live addition,fifteen clinics were hosted for clutter concerns,led by Karin Lehr,an Well Watertown Advisory Committee first responders,Public School staff,and experienced licensed social worker from Member,created a GIS map for the report at some of Watertown's Individuals with Riverside Community Center. and provided resources and baseline Functional and Access Needs locations. information to the consultant.Larry 806 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine COMMUNITY WELLNESS Ramdin,MA,MPH,Director of Public were administered by the Public Health Health,oversaw the publication of this Nurse and dedicated Watertown Medical Stephanie Venizelos,Program and report. Reserve Corps(MRC)volunteers. Wellness Manager,coordinates and supports the many programs that promote Live Well Watertown health and wellness in the community as well as coordinating the W.A.T.E.R.town The"Live well Watertown"program task force for substance use disorder has been incorporated into the and managing the Watertown Farmer's Watertown Health Department's wellness Market.Stephanie's role includes program programming,as the main umbrella for ..� planning,evaluation,implementation,and municipal wellness programming. A volunteer recruitment and management. number of programs were hosted in -( Additionally she provides organizational 2018 collaboration with the Council on • support for the many programs and Again,Watertown Library,Recreation collaborate with numerous internal Department and other community and community partners to facilitate partners. programming to improve the health of Watertown. Wellness Programs in 2019 included: Public Flu Clinic- Watertown Free Public Community Health Needs Assessment Mindfulness&Stress Reduction Library November 2018 classes at the Watertown Public This Community Health Needs Library Assessment has been completed.The 40 • Watertown Moves Bike Event.held The W.A.T.E.R.town in May 2019,in collaboration with (Watertown Access to Watertown Bike and Pedestrian 4dmN% Treatment,Education Committee.Free bike checks and Resources)Task and mini-lessons on bike safety WA.T.E.R. Force on Substance Use followed by a guided bike ride by Disorder was created a community volunteer who loves in 2015 in response biking along the Charles River. Free to a request from the Town Council youth helmets and t-shirts were —i Committee on Human Services to address given out to participants. the growing opioid crisis in Watertown. Input was provided by a dedicated C group of task force members including elected officials,Town departments, _ i• First Annual Kayak Event with physicians,service providers,social service Recreation Department agencies,clergy,parents,young people and individuals in recovery. The goals Watertown Farmers'Market within the action plan include enhancing prevention and education activities on substance use disorder,supporting intervention strategies,and enhancing treatment and recovery support. Erasing the stigma of substance use disorder and Watertown Moves event in Fall 2016 ;� approaching this issue with compassion and thoughtfulness are key strategies. • Eat Well Watertown Free classes on healthy eating In 2019,the Task Force continued with its Cooking,nutrition education were efforts to provide education and support held in February,May,August and in the community by featuring several December that was supported 1. Watertown Farmers'Market(WFM) forums in various venues to reach a diverse with a grant from the Watertown 20-week season ran from June population Community Foundation.The through October on Thursdays with programs were held at the Library funding support from Athena health. and Boys and Girls Club. Off-season work is year-round with peak pre-season activities taking place 1 r. between April and June.Seasonal workload is approximately one-third to one-half the CWPM's overall time and effort. • Season highlights:increased SNAP W .A.T.E.R.town taskforce customer base by approximately 35% from previous year Watertown also joined forces with the City of Waltham as part of a regional • Received a grant from Marshall collaborative,Metro Boston Project Home Fund to provide transportation Outreach,which was initiated by the City Eating for Successful Living event at the to seniors in Watertown Housing Council of Aging Authority or other affordable housing of Waltham with the intent of modeling the Plymouth County regional approach as well as supplement the cost of the to substance use disorder. Participating Eating for Successful Living(new SNAP Match program offering):8-week healthy living program communities include Belmont,Arlington, held between October and December, We also received a$300.00 donation Newton,Watertown,Waltham,Lexington and Weston. The primary objectives WCPM received free training to co- from the Watertown Savings bank for include:a monthly town by town facilitate class(partnership with Mount SNAP match that allowed resident Auburn Hospital with funding from the further participation in the market informational night of opioid recovery AARP Foundation who led the research resources,and collaborative outreach aspect of the program). to overdose individuals and families to W.A.T.E.R.town(Watertown Access to provide resources and support. • Kayaking on the Charles River with Treatment,Education and Resources) Recreation Department 2019 Task Force on Substance Use Disorder Use Disorder C Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Coalition met monthly and 41 sponsored three community education Resident Needs To assist families in need of housing and events and participated in two community rental assistance the SSRS program has events(with funding support from The SSRS program provided new and developed relationships and partnerships Watertown Community foundation for returning residents with ongoing referrals with several agencies and organizations programs and supplies): and case management interventions. in Watertown and surrounding • Science and Stigma of Addiction, Primary needs included housing and communities.Resources include Movie and Discussion Program rental assistance,utility assistance,access MetroWest Collaborative Development, • Resource Night, to public benefits(i.e.,MassHealth,SSDI/ an organization that can help residents • Watertown Candlelight Vigil SSI,SNAP),mental health referrals, connect with affordable housing lotteries • Watertown Fair on the Square employment and childcare. and waidists,the Brookline Center for Mental Health which houses an We are grateful to member Dr.Laura Secondary needs included issues with Emergency Services Grant for rental Kehoe who was recognized for her citizenship status,connection to legal aide, assistance,Metro Housing Boston and yeoman work on Substance Use disorder tax preparation,senior services and other the Housing Consumer Education Center treatment by Harvard University and miscellaneous financial assistance. that provides Residential Assistance for she donated the$1000.00 that allowed Families in Transition(RAFT)funding, us to conduct do strategic planning that and Jewish Family&Children's Services identified our long and short term goals that manages a Basic Needs Program. and path to achieve those goals. Primary Needs by Quarter The SSRS program also relies heavily The Task Force appreciates the support on the generosity of two local grants.In of Town Council,the Town Manager June 2019 the SSRS program received and all of its partners for their efforts on two block grants to connect residents to substance use prevention. Thanks to Chief ' 100 emergency financial assistance through Michael Lawn and Lt.Dan Unsworth of �� E�I y11 Mid— the Helen Robinson Wright Fund(HRW) N°uainyJRmwl Utiliry��Bmd.MrnIalHallh Empl°ymwn Cfiildwm the Police Department for their support •p�l p.�z •W.n°,� •a•.nma and the Marshall Home Fund(MHF). • of and leadership on the Task Force,for HRW provided SSRS with$5,000 over supporting the Drug Take Back collection Over the years,the SSRS program has a four-month period and re-approved and Sharps collection at the Police Station, seen similar trends in terms of prioritized funding in October 2019.MHF,a grant and for the provision of Jail Diversion needs.For example,there is a significant that specifically serves individuals 55+, Clinician services to connect residents increase in utility assistance requests in provided SSRS with$6,000 over a twelve- with services. Quarter 4 because SSRS is an intake site month period.As of December 31,2019, for the Fuel Assistance(FA)program SSRS used a total of$9,073 from both and accepts over 50 applications over the grants as emergency financial assistance winter season(November-April).FA is for 18 individuals and a total of 46 IDE unique because the eligibility guidelines residents.Areas of need included utility YOt T11 x FAWLY are much broader than other public benefit arrears,rental assistance,moving costs, Sv rsI;UTWORx programs and can provide funding for after-school programs,new furniture fuel throughout the coldest months.It and assistance for an emergency medical is incredibly helpful for individuals and procedure. families to be able to access this resource Watertown Social Services Resource through the SSRS program;if we were In addition to state and local funding, Specialist Program(SSRS)2019 Annual not available to assist families,they would the SSRS program utilizes partnerships Report need to travel to Lowell to apply. within the Watertown community to assist residents.Referrals come from the Throughout 2019,the SSRS program was While most trends have maintained Watertown Senior Center,Watertown managed by Wayside Youth&Family consistency over the years,housing Housing Authority,Watertown Police Support Network's Multi-Service Center. and rental assistance needs increased Department,Watertown Public Schools, The program is funded by the Town of significantly in Quarter 3&4 of this year. the Health Department and other Watertown and provides 40 hours of Market rates have gone up and public community groups such as the Watertown service per week to Watertown residents. benefits such as SNAP(formerly known Citizens Refugee Support Group. SSRS is staffed by one social worker,as well as Food Stamps)have decreased,making Watertown is a community focused on the as clinical interns who assist with a variety it difficult for individuals and families to health and well-being of its residents,and of needs.In 2019,the SSRS program maintain financial stability and some are the social service connection that has been served 217 new individuals and a total of forced to leave the Watertown community established is truly a benefit to the families 431 new residents.As of December 2019, in search of more affordable options. we serve. SSRS has connected 964 individuals and 2,029 total residents of Watertown to the Federal,State&Local Resources RN is a single parent of a teenager who resources and services that they need. recently moved to Watertown after escaping domestic violence in her home country. She was referred to the SSRS Wayside Senior Program Director,Laura program by the Community Outreach and SSRS Clinician,Jenna at Watertown Counselor at the Watertown Public Overcoming Addiction's 5th Annual Schools.After meeting with the SSRS Candlelight Vigil. s clinician and a Spanish-speaking intern, * RN was able to apply for public housing The SSRS program prioritizes community and explore other affordable housing outreach and promotion.Many residents .. options in the area. The Watertown report learning about the SSRS program PD Jail Diversion Clinician provided from family or friends who have accessed ' additional information on domestic the service in the past.We hope that more violence resources, and the Watertown community members can be informed Citizens Refugee Support Group was able of the program to grow our reach to all to find short-term housing for RN and her residents in need of assistance.To expand daughter. The entire community rallied the SSRS reach,the clinician attends open around this new resident and we look office hours at the Watertown Public forward to continuing the work to provide Library two days per month,one day in t a stable life for this family the afternoon and one day in the evening to accommodate residents who work F Community Initiatives standard hours. ! The SSRS clinician is also involved On December loth,2019,SSRS began in several initiatives within the town a new partnership with the Town of including the W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force Watertown and the MBTA to provide for Substance Use Disorders,the Hoarding Youth Passes to eligible residents.The Task Force and Community Meetings program provides youth and young adults through the Watertown Family Network. with a significant discount on local train and bus service.Applicants must be within the required age range(12-25 years), live in Watertown and be enrolled in a Holiday donations are set-up in the Wayside public benefit program or other eligible Multi-Service Center so that residents can education program.The SSRS clinician shop for their children. provides residents with the Youth Pass and screens applications.The Youth Pass An SSRS client shared with the program,"I program served 5 residents in 2019 and we can't believe how many services Watertown look forward to continuing to provide this has. I've lived in other communities and service to young adults in the community. have never felt so taken care of."Thanks to the endless support of the Watertown BG is a 19-year-old Watertown resident Health Department,Town Council and and student at Bunker Hill Community Town Managers,the SSRS program can College. She lives at her family home provide residents with the services and e where she qualifies for SNAP benefits, referrals they need.We look forward to SSRS Clinician,Jenna, representing SSRS Section 8 and MassHealth coverage.BG continuing to care for the Watertown program at the Early Education Fair at is working hard to complete her degree community in the years to come. Watertown Middle School on April 6,2019. and move out on her own. The discounted MBTA pass will help her to travel to ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH school and job interviews without putting her at financial risk. Inspection Program Holiday Donations Led by Kristel Bennett,the Chief Environmental Health Officer,the To close out 2019,the SSRS program Environmental Health team of the partnered with several local businesses Health Department conducted numerous and organizations to provide holiday gift mandated inspections throughout the year donations to over 80 Watertown children. according to local and state mandates. Sacred Heart Parish in Watertown and These inspections include,but are not DesCar Jewelers in Waltham provided limited to,food establishments,mobile hundreds of personalized gifts for families. food vehicles,farmer's market vendors, The Waltham Boys&Girls Club also and temporary food events;housing; thought of the SSRS Program and provided indoor air quality at skating rinks; additional toys for the families. swimming pools and whirlpools;group 43 homes;and hotels/motels. Wil van Dinter, education. Public Health Nurse,provided oversight _ In December 2019,Kristel Bennett, on Body Art and Tanning Establishments, ' r Chief Environmental Health Officer, as well as Recreational Day Camp for resigned from Town of Watertown Health Children inspections. - — — Department as Chief Environmental Health Officer to take up a position The Department has enrolled in the FDA as Director of Public Health,Town Voluntary program Standards program. of Billerica and Rajit Gupta,was The Food inspection program will be promoted to Assistant Director/Chief standardized to national standards ` Environmental Health Officer. through participation in the program. _ Health Officers Rajit Gupta and Erin Environmental Health Inspections:2019 Olson attended a 2 day FDA"Risk based inspection in Retail"from Nov 12 to Nov Housing Complaint Inspections 53 I IT"in Portsmouth,NH.The department Nuisance Complaint Inspections 206 I also got a grant of$3000 to cover the cost Food Complaint Inspections 39 I of this training. Health Officers Rajit Gupta and Erin Olson Rodent Complaint issues 79 collecting water sample for chemical test on Regular trainings were offered for Food Establishment Inspections 424 I swimming pool water the person in charge of the food Mobile Food Vehicle Inspections 50 establishments regarding food safety P � In conjunction with inspectional work,Temporary Food Inspections 52 I the Health Department issues numerous and a 2013 food code training was also conducted by the department. Farmer's Market Inspections 17 I permits. Before a permit can be issued, Swimming Pool/Whirlpool the permit holder/applicant submits a Tobacco related trainings were given to Inspections 60 completed plan review application. The the new owners of the establishment that Tobacco Establishment Inspections 35 I Health Department reviews plans for all have tobacco permit from the department. new and renovated food establishments, The Department also assisted the Tobacco Compliance Checks 35 I tanning establishments,body art P Department of Public Health by delivering Body Art Establishment Inspections 3 I establishments,swimming pools,and information on the emergency order that Recreational Camps for Children 10 Community Development and Planning suspended the sale of vaping product in Inspections projects. In 2019 the Health Department Massachusetts. Tanning Establishment Inspections 2 I reviewed 22 food establishment plan review applications for new and renovated Hotel/Motel Inspections 3 I ANIMAL CONTROL food establishments;two variance requests Indoor Air Quality Inspection 1 for equipment classification;and one Noise Inspections 18 I swimming pool plan review application for Karen O'Reilly,the Animal Control Officer Total Inspections 1087 � new swimming pools. (ACO),responded to and investigated 651 animal calls which included dog bites and Another portion of the Health Total Environmental Health Permits: their State mandated rabies quarantines, Department's work involves complaint 2019 aggressive animals,animal welfare/cruelty investigation including,but not limited calls,nuisance barking complaints,sick/ to,solid waste,dust,odors,noise,rodents, injured animals,lost/found pets,among Moderate Risk Food Establishments 136 I others. Many of these complaints call nuisances,food establishments,food. I Low Risk Food Establishments 73 I for numerous follow up visits. The borne illnesses,tobacco,and housing. In 2019,the Health Department responded I Farmer's Market Vendors 15 I ACO performed the mandated kennel to 254 complaints and issued 47 Mobile Food Vehicles 17 inspections for the licensed businesses in Watertown.The ACO also serves in the administrative orders and 16 tickets as I Residential Kitchen 4 I role of Animal Inspector and inspects all a result of violations noted during the I Temporary Food Events 160 h complaint investigations. Three of these ens and their housing that have permits complaints were heard before the Board Tobacco&Nicotine Delivery Products 35 within Watertown. Establishments of Health and two of these complaints resulted in filings at Waltham District I Body Art Establishments 2 Court and show cause hearings before I Body Art Practitioners 3 the Clerk Magistrate. Three of the food I Swimming Pools/Whirlpools 26 service establishments were called before I Tanning Establishments 2 the Board of Health for administrative I Funeral Directors 17 hearings for repeat violations of the food code,the outcome of these hearings were Hotels/Motels 2 suspensions and further food service safety I Recreational Camps for Children 5 44 Eliminating these materials from the municipal waste stream reduces the potential for accidental needle sticks and ` q_ blood borne pathogens. In addition to the quarterly collections, the Health Department maintained sharps containers installed in several public buildings for the safe disposal of sharps. A total of 275 pounds of sharps was collected from all sources. Mosquito Control Report of the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project Orphan Squirrel transported to Wildl fe Spring Time is Baby Time! The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Rehab Project(EMMCP)conducts a program Household Hazardous Waste and in Watertown consisting of mosquito Medical Waste Collection surveillance,larval mosquito control and public education.There were 2 positive cases for West Nile virus locally. fOUT 4( '§ Abnormally low rainfall totals during the past two years have resulted in lower than average mammal biting mosquitoes in 2019.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health(MDPH)determined ' +•' that there was a moderate West Nile virus (WNV)risk and a remote eastern equine encephalitis(EEE)risk in Watertown during the 2019 season. Household Hazardous Waste Collection In Lexington The EMMCP collaborated with the Stray Iguana placed with N.E. Department of Public Health(MDPH)and Herpetological Society Watertown residents disposed of various used specialized traps to check whether types of household hazardous waste, Aedes albopictus,an urban nuisance including oil based paints,pesticides, mosquito species capable of transmitting cleaning solvents and other materials, a variety of mosquito borne viruses,was at the Minuteman Regional Household present in the area.Aedes albopictus has iProducts Facility(MRHPF)in Lexington. been found along the south coast of New The facility operates one day per month England every year since 2009.Although from April through November,staffed on not found in Watertown,they were found each day by one of the eight participating for the first time in the EMMCP district communities,and accepts a wide variety during 2018. of household hazardous waste. In 2019, ` 186 Watertown residents visited the facility The adult mosquito surveillance to dispose of household hazardous waste, program monitored mosquitoes from resulting in the collection of 162"full-car" five Watertown trap collections.Twelve loads at a total cost of$10,416. mosquito pools were sent to the MDPH to be tested for WNV and FEE.All pools Public Health Nurse Wil van Dinter tested negative for FEE and in August, coordinated three Household Sharps three pools tested positive for WNV. Collections in the Administration Swan treated at wildlife clinic and Building parking lot.Residents brought The larval mosquito control program ready for release needles,syringes,and lancets in sharps relied on the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus, and puncture proof containers for sanitary which is classified by the Environmental disposal conforming to 105 CMR 480.000. protection Agency as relatively non- 45 toxic.Bacillus sphaericus was applied Radiological Response Plan,Isolation and to 3,700 catch basins to control Culex Quarantine Plan,a Risk Communication mosquito larvae.Culex mosquitoes are Plan,a Continuity of Operation Plan The Local Emergency Planning Committee considered the primary vectors for WNV. (COOP),and a Mutual Aid Agreement (LEPC)was reactivated under the Additionally,the project treated the (MAA). In 2018,there was a transition leadership of Chief Robert Quinn of the wetlands adjacent to Coolidge Ave.and in the emergency preparedness region Fire Department.Chief Michal Lawn of Greenough Blvd. as new Public Health Planner and MRC the Police Department,Gerald Mee of the Coordinator were hired. DPW and Larry Ramdin are meeting to The EMMCP's public education program is update the Community emergency Plan designed to develop awareness within the In 2019 the Health Department,through (CEMP).The Department COOP plan public and the private sectors as to their the coordination of Public Health is being reviewed and will be updated to roles in mosquito control. The Project Nurse,Wil VanDinter,continued to reflect current circumstances. serves as a resource to residents,municipal further develop the sections addressing officials and the local media on mosquitoes Individuals with Functional and Access The Watertown Health Department and mosquito borne diseases.A web page Needs in the EDS and Emergency Shelter continues to recruit and train a volunteer located at https://sudbury.ma.us/emmcp/ plans.The Health Department completed Medical Reserve Corps(MRC). In provides residents with information on the Centers for Communicable Disease 2018 the MRC Region 4b offered CPR/ mosquitoes,control programs and related and Prevention's(CDC)Emergency AED First Aid and Basic Life Support topics. Preparedness deliverables for 2019 and for healthcare provider classes for MRC participated in statewide WebEOC volunteers. Brian Farless,EMMMCP and Health and Human Alert Network Superintendent (HHAN)drills. Tobacco Control Program TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED IN 2019 The Health Department continued its I January $8,705.00 I tobacco compliance program to help I February $3,415.00 I reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine delivery products through a I March $ 655.00 I regional collaborative based in Brookline. I April $ 1,105.00 I In 2019 there were 35 tobacco retailers I May $5,997.00 I permitted by the Health Department, I June $3,480.00 which ranked Watertown as 4th out of 54 communities in Middlesex County for I July $ 450.00 I Youth Retail Tobacco Density,a measure I August $ 856.80 I of the number of tobacco retailers per I September $ 757.00 I 1,000 youth(under the age of 18). I October $7,531.60 I Compliance checks conducted by the I November $28,585.00 I Brookline collaborative were conducted I December $ 8,090.60 I with trained minors attempting to purchase tobacco products.The Total $69,628.00 unannounced compliance checks resulted in one illegal sale to a minor. Total Seasonal Influenza Reimbursement $18,896.76 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Total Emergency 4B Preparedness Grants $ 5,353.04 Elder Service Grant $ 650.00 Watertown is one of twenty-seven cities and towns that comprise Region 4b of Total Community Health Grants* $ 14,200.00 the Massachusetts Department of Public Health(MDPH)emergency preparedness Total $ $$108,727.80 district. There are fifteen statewide coalitions in all. Through Watertown's participation in Region 4b,Watertown Detail on 2019 Grants: continuously improves on an emergency preparedness plan that includes,but is Watertown Community Foundation $ 1,250.00 not limited to,an Infectious Diseases Marshall Home Fund $4,750.00 Plan,Emergency Dispensing Site(EDS) Lee Manillo—Hoarding Case Management $3,200.00 Plan,Animal Disaster Plan,Individuals Mount Auburn Hospital $5,000.00 with Functional and Access Needs, Total $14,200.00 46 COUNCIL ON AGING (CON The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior as the Secretary,and then Principal and services at the Senior Center and Center,located at 31 Marshall Street, Account Clerk,and ended her career a calendar of events.Each month,the provides a variety of programs and support as the Program Coordinator.She will calendar outlined over 100 opportunities services to meet the needs of Watertown's be remembered for helping to keep the at the Senior Center and social services residents,age 60 and older. The Council Senior Center running smoothly,throwing resource information.The Watertown on Aging Board and the staff work amazing parties and being a kind friend to Senior News was distributed through together to advocate for the best possible the thousands of seniors she served over the mail by request,through the Town's outcomes to concerns facing seniors in the years.In November,Marina Kirsanova, Notify Me system online,reprinted in Watertown and are committed to helping Case Worker since 2014,became the new the Watertown TAB and delivered to older adults age well in the community. Program Coordinator and,on December Town Hall,the Watertown Free Public 3,2019,Jenya Kruglyansky was hired as Library,banks,places of worship,senior the new Case Worker. housing residences,and to other local businesses and groups.In an effort to provide more information,and to increase - - the readability by a larger font size,we worked with the publisher to increase the newsletter from 8 to 12 pages. This was the second year that the Senior �.� Center held summer hours and remained Watertown Senior Center .Q"''+ open until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and closed at 2:00 PM on Fridays from mid- As of July 1,2019,with support by the Debbie Dunn May until early September,just like the Honorable Town Council and the Town Town Administration Building.Seniors Manager,the Council on Aging/Senior Programs and Services had the opportunity to attend a Brain Center staff was enhanced by bringing Games program with light supper on most the Program Coordinator position up to The Senior Center's Watertown Senior Tuesday evenings and to visit the Senior full-time status.The staff also includes News was published monthly and Center for senior parking permits and one full-time Director of Senior Services, included information about programs other assistance.Supper was sponsored by one full-time Principal Account Clerk, and services at the Senior Center and a grant from the Watertown Community one full-time Case Worker,one part-time a calendar of events.Each month,the Foundation. Program Services Assistant,one part-time calendar outlined over 100 opportunities Food Pantry Coordinator,two Senior at the Senior Center and social services Fitness classes,such as Seated Strength and Shuttle Bus Drivers who share the part- resource information.The Watertown Balance,Aerobic Exercise,Mat Yoga,Chair time position,and numerous volunteers. Senior News was distributed through Yoga,Tai Chi and Line Dancing were In addition to Town funding,foundation the mail by request,through the Town's offered each day.We also introduced Chair grants,and support from the Friends of Notify Me system online,reprinted in Volleyball to the line-up on Fridays which the Watertown Council on Aging,the the Watertown TAB and delivered to was met with enthusiastic response.The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Town Hall,the Watertown Free Public Wednesday lectures included presentations Affairs supports the Council on Aging Library,banks,places of worship,senior on art,culture,health,fraud and scams, with an annual Formula Grant to support housing residences,and to other local tax exemptions,dental care,travel,music, staffing and programs. businesses and groups.In an effort to memory loss,and personal safety.The provide more information,and to increase Lunch and Learn programs were very The Council on Aging Board is comprised the readability by a larger font size,we popular and paired a presentation with a of nine Watertown residents,appointed worked with the publisher to increase the light lunch for participants. to three-year terms by the Town Manager. newsletter from 8 to 12 pages. Tom Lewis and Araxie Poladian were o. Seniors met each week for daily appointed to the Council on Aging Board ier+oLO",,I�"��":x morning Coffee and Conversation and this year,filling the seats vacated by a�+ to play Bridge,Cribbage,Rummikub, retiring members Bertha Anderson and "-"""°" -. Whist,Chess,Bingo and Canasta. The Burt Greenburg.Special thanks to them Mellowtones Choral Group,the Book for their many years of tireless service. Group and the Knitting Group all added new members and continued to meet "ram Staff Changes y+,- .�� :-"sh regularly.The efforts of the Monday , Morning Art Class,led by local artist n July 30,2019,Debbie Dunn retired "`' ? �1'� . ..... �o» Dawn Scaltreto,were showcased in the from the Council on Aging/Senior Center. Watertown Senior News Annual Senior Center Art Show held in Debbie worked at the Senior Center for June. Ms.Scaltreto also offered two special over 26 years and was one of the first The Senior Center's Watertown Senior Zen-Art classes which were supported by employees hired for the Senior Center News was published monthly and a grant from the Watertown Community when it was first built in 1993.She started included information about programs Foundation. 47 Public Safety mornings were held the Annual Volunteer Recognition dinner museums,theatres,and restaurants. twice a month by the Watertown Police held at the Senior Center. Department and once a month by the Seniors used the Supplemental Watertown Fire Department.Both Supportive Services Transportation Program,funded in part departments brought special guests and by a Marshall Home Fund grant award of other Town Department staff members Information and referral and access $5,000,to get to doctors appointments in to their morning sessions and discussed to supportive services were facilitated Watertown and neighboring communities local happenings,public safety,emergency daily by the Case Worker and staff at the via local taxi services.We also received medical services,fire prevention,home Senior Center.Whether a visitor or caller a$1,935 Customer Choice Award from and personal safety,current events,and needed a ride to a medical appointment, Watertown Savings Bank which we answered questions from the participants. assistance with taking the Senior Shuttle dedicated to helping seniors get to the Bus,help with navigating Social Security, Senior Center for activities. Seniors welcomed the seasons with a completing applications for fuel assistance, Senior Center Party in June,a Harvest housing,or food stamps(SNAP),or in Watertown Food Pantry Party in October,and a Holiday need of any other emergency resource,the _ , �. Celebration in December.The Holiday Senior Center staff was there to help.The WATE R T O W N Party was held at the Hibernian Hall to Case Worker often worked closely with accommodate more seniors,in excess of the Social Services Resource Specialists at FOOD PANTRY 120.Seniors also celebrated together at a Wayside to assist with complex cases.The HOURS OF OPERATION } Valentine's Day Brunch,a Saint Patrick's Case Worker continued to refer seniors Day Luncheon,and a Summer BBQ. to our English for Speakers of Other TUESDAY 10:00 AM - 11:36 AM Armenian culture was also celebrated at Languages Program(ESOL)which was led THlIRSOAY 4:00 PM - 6:OO PM an Armenian Culture and Conversation weekly by senior volunteers at the Senior PLEASE 00 NOT LEAVE DONATIONS " event in April.Over 65 seniors attended Center.The Council on Aging received a OUTSIDE Of HOURS OF OPERATION ' this special event that included history, Marshall Home Fund Block Grant in the music,dance and Armenian food.The amount of$6,000 to help with emergency 617-912-649U Watertown Schools'Garden Coordinator, assistance requests. Judy Fallows,helped to make the flower Watertown Food Pantry and vegetable gardens grow.In its third Health services,provided by community year of operation,the My Senior Center professionals,included podiatry care, The Watertown Food Pantry is located consumer data management system had dental health screenings and blood at 80 Mount Auburn Street in the lower 973 active seniors officially registered pressure clinics.Multiple Flu Clinics were level of the Belmont-Watertown United in the system,up from 832 in 2018,and held in cooperation with the Watertown Methodist Church(UMC)and is open on 566 in 2017.The staff continues to work Public Health Department. Seniors had Tuesdays from 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM and to gather registration information for all opportunities to meet with a Medicare on Thursdays from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. seniors who use Senior Center services. health insurance counselor through the The Director of Senior Services provides SHINE(Serving Health Information oversight to the Watertown Food Pantry's Building Improvements Needs of Everyone)program each week, part-time Food Pantry Coordinator and and an attorney from MetroWest Legal the Food Pantry volunteers. Improvements were made to the Senior Services.From February through April, Center including new carpeting,interior volunteers from the AARP Tax Assistance 560 individuals,representing 289 families, paint,and the addition of an automatic program visited the Senior Center 3 days were served throughout the year with fresh bottle-filler water fountain.Repairs were a week,helping low to moderate income vegetables and fruits,canned soups,shelf- made to the front entrance canopy with seniors complete their income taxes. stable items,frozen chicken and personal new woodwork,lighting,and paint;and Senior Parking Permits,for up to 2 hours care items. 150 individuals were first-time the front brick walkway and curb were of free parking at meters in Watertown's visitors.The Food Pantry received a$5,000 repaired for safety. municipal parking lots,were available for grant from Project Bread to purchase Stop purchase at the Senior Center all year. and Shop gift cards for families to use at Volunteers the holidays.The Food Pantry was also Transportation awarded a$1,935 Customer Choice Award Throughout the year,over 60 seniors from Watertown Savings Bank.Numerous volunteered at the Senior Center and the The Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus,the individuals,schools,church groups, Watertown Food Pantry.They helped to Senior Center's 22-passenger bus,made service organizations and companies decorate for parties,labeled and sorted trips throughout Watertown picking up donated time and items,and made cash the monthly newsletters for distribution, riders at their homes and transporting contributions in support of the Food staffed the Council on Aging table at them to the Stop and Shop on Watertown Pantry.The Food Pantry continued to be Faire on the Square in September,and Street on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and supported by a long-standing group of coordinated efforts of the Friends'Holiday the Stop and Shop on Pleasant Street on volunteers,and appreciates the generosity Boutique fundraiser.Many seniors also Fridays.The bus also made weekly trips of the Belmont-Watertown UMC for helped to answer the phones at the Senior to the Watertown and Arsenal Malls and providing for the Food Pantry's location. Center,registered participants for Senior took seniors on various local outings Center activities,and volunteered at the throughout the year.The Senior Center's Respectfully submitted, Watertown Food Pantry,organizing food Program Coordinator also planned trips and distributing to residents in need.In via coach bus to destinations to view fall Anne-Marie Gagnon,MSW April we celebrated all of their efforts at foliage,to view holiday lights,and to tour Director of Senior Services 48 RECREATION DEPARTMENT .I. . 1_1 WIA Organization employed 118 total part time/seasonal members,learn from professionals in the staff for the summer program in 2019. field and have some fun. The mission of the Watertown Recreation Department is to provide the citizens The Recreation Department and the In 2019,orientation was held in the of the Town of Watertown with a wide Watertown Community at large suffered Watertown Middle School and focused range of active and passive recreational, another tremendous loss in 2019 with the on a back to basic approach highlighting leisure and seasonal activities for all age passing of Coach Dick Crowley.Coach some major components of behavior.Mike groups and abilities.The department is Crowley was a lifetime Watertown resident Zildjian,former Watertown High Student, also very active in sponsoring multiple who worked full time for the Town early presented"Teaching Leadership Through capital improvements at our recreational in his career in the engineer's office.In his Sports",Danielle Demoss presented"Social facilities in Town.When completed, later years,Coach was heavily involved in and Emotional Training"while our own the improvements support our mission serving the youth of Watertown in Kids Coach Ernie worked with"Knucklebones". and create recreational facilities that are in Common,the Recreation Department, aesthetically pleasing,functional,safe and and assistant baseball coach at Watertown Department Initiatives,Expanded meet the needs of our residents. High School to name just a few.He was Services and Communication beloved by many and respected by all and The Department of Recreation is grateful his sudden loss was very sad and certainly The Department of Recreation reviews its to the Town Manager and Town Council jolted our community.He is missed each policies and procedures regularly in an for their continued support of our and every day! effort to create a more effective,efficient department.We are fortunate to have and user-friendly department for the an outstanding full time,part time and residents of Watertown and its full time, seasonal staff to support our mission. =� �� part time and seasonal employees. Peter Centola enters his 10t'year as r�� The department expanded on our Director of Recreation,celebrating his ��,. �� 1� new website,which was specifically anniversaryon December 14,2019 and �� -.,� �� designed to service residents interested has served the department in a part time in the Recreation Department and capacity since 1976.Assistant Director, the John A.Ryan Skating Rink.The Ernie Thebado celebrated his I It'year F „��! website has increased functionality,is anniversary on November 17,2019 and aesthetically pleasing,and has improved continues to be the"Face of the Recreation communication with our residents. Department"Jim Coutoumas,Recreation The website address is www.recreation. Supervisor,continues to be a positive Watertown-ma.gov. influence on our residents during his 3rd year.The Department hired Sean DelRose, Bob Galante and Coach Crowley gearing The main components of the website are as as our Head Clerk in the fall of 2019.Sean up for hot dog day during our July 41h follows: transferred from the Treasurer's Office and Celebration was a seasonal recreation employee in his The"Document Center"hosts all early years. At the beginning of each summer season documents pertaining to program the Recreation Department provides information,permits,employment forms, In addition to our four full time salaried a mandatory orientation program for and capital plans in the appropriate folders. employees,the department utilizes all staff. It is an opportunity to review All activities,meetings and special events approximately 24 hourly part time staff policies,procedures and expectations, are located in the"Recreation Calendar" throughout the academic year and reconnect with and meet fellow staff section of the website. 49 The Town's"Notify Me"feature is used on Recreation Department was fortunate to The department continues to strive to a regular basis to disseminate information have him as our Director of Recreation add other passive and active program to our residents while social media and Director of Camp Pequossette.His opportunities for all ages and abilties.We contributes greatly to the communication wonderful family created a scholarship were pleased to offer volleyball,women's of News and Notes from the department. opportunity in his name for those in need basketball and pickleball for adults at the Facebook,Twitter,YouTube and Instagram of financial assisance to attend Camp Watertown Middle School this winter are an integral part of our communication. Pequossette. The amount of$1630.00 was season as well. YouTube has been recently added to the awarded to 10 children during 2019 to be social media communication options. utilized in 2020. Facebook: WatertownRecreationDepartment— 2,419 Likes i Twitter:@Watertownrec— - 540 Followers I n Twitter:@Watsummerhoop— nl � 244 Followers Instagram:watertownrecreation— 331 Followers YouTube:Watertown Recreation— 13 Subscribers N, Notify Me:www.recreation.watertown- ma.gov—4000 Subscribers The Philip Costello Family Our Sportsman-PEAK software • `� system,which processes registrations, Adult Volleyball at WMS communicates to the program participants and provides permit processing for both field and picnic facilities continues to make significant improvements.The website portion was redesigned and became more user friendly and informative and the ' "Coaches Login"section allows our staff to monitor registrations remotely. e With the ability to register for programs ; and make payments with debit and credit a cards 24 hours a day,7 days a week,this Mr."C"Philip Costello Adult Pickleball at WMS online program accounted for 56%of this year's registration fees. Through the generosity of our neighbor In an effort to communicate more The Department continues to support the Buckingham,Browne&Nichols School, effectively with the organizations P g "Live Well Watertown an "initiative,which located in nearby Cambridge,MA, d groups who utilize our fields and continues to offer family friendly healthy our residents had the opportunity of courts through our permit process,the events such as kayak excursions,snow applying for a scholarship to attend the department schedules informational shoeing,walking tours and food programs. Buckingham,Browne&Nichols School meetings.Each organization needs to Summer Camp which is one of the finest attend one meeting in order to receive a The department offers"Open Forum" in the area.Close to$10,000 of scholarship permit for the 2020 season. meetings on the first Tuesday of each money was awarded during the summer month.This is an opportunity for of 2019 to those families who applied and the department to share and receive Special Events P demonstrated a need. information from the community on a The Recreation Department offers or regular basis. With the assistance of our man P y participates in multiple major events New Initiatives communication platforms such as Notify during each calendar year and 2019 was no Me,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter and exception.We partnered with the Fishing The Recreation Department enjoyed a YouTube as well as our monthy"Open Academy during the last week in August year of cooperation and collaboration Forum'meetings,it became clear that we which quickly turned into a fan favorite. with several entities during 2019 for needed to add pickleball to our program In addition,our very popular staples of the enjoyment and education of many offerings.The department introduced special events continue to impress our segments of our residents. pickleball in the summer of 2019,hosting residents. Some of these include:Kayak a summer and fall program at our Mary Event,July 41b Celebration,Lil'Monster Mr."C"Philip Costello is a Watertown Williams Shea Tennis Courts at Mash,Memorial Day Parade,Summer icon,lifelong resident,outstanding Victory Field. ,Movie Nights,Trip Week and student-athlete,educator and the g p Fishing Academy. 50 \ was held during late August courtesy of _ the"Fishing Academy"Both were well received and will be offered during the 2020 season. afie, W" Recrea- Fishing Academy Recreation Truck,Memorial Day Parade Archery Day,Victory Field MW,"a 7qMP � J M P 'Air Fishing Academy Movie Night,552 Main Street Park Wrestling,Watertown High School Kayak Event,Charles River Trip Week,Tree Top Adventures r�. Programming Opportunities r ; New programming opportunities continue r to be researched,created and evaluated - on an ongoing basis to meet the needs Pre-K Indoor Sports,Watertown Boys and and requests of our constituents.We are Girls Club careful not to duplicate the efforts of the school department and other youth and Some of our most popular and well- adult organizations such as the Watertown attended programs are included in this Boys and Girls Club and Watertown summary: July T'Celebration,Victory Field Complex Council on Aging.The objective is to add programming that will complement and Pequossette Summer Program,Summer support other recreational providers while and Fall Tennis,Adult Tennis,Adult Yoga, making sure all reasonable recreational Summer Parks Program,Flag Football,All program requests are met. Sports,Junior All Sports,Junior Creative Crafts,Super Saturdays,Floor Hockey, _ As noted above,we were pleased to add some very successful programs for our Little Shooters,Vacation Programs,Friday Fun and Game Night,Community Sports adult and youth population. Pickleball and Games,Wachusett Ski and Board W - programming was offered during the Program,Adult Summer Men's Basketball, r� summer and fall seasons as well as Belmont-Watertown S.P.O.R.T,Pre- .49 informally on Thursday nights at the Kindergarten Indoor/Outdoor Sports, Lir Monster Mash,Commanders Mansion Watertown Middle School this winter.A Wrestling,and Men's Basketball full week of fishing instruction and fun Open Gym. 51 Pequossette Summer Program Continues One of the more successful activities into the Next Half Century is our Cops and Rec programs for our middle school age participants. Our Pequossette Summer Program Activities included were volleyball,yoga, celebrated its 51st anniversary this year dodgeball,flag football,futsal,street and is by far our biggest and most popular hockey,basketball and indoor rock summer program offering a fun filled climbing. Special thanks to Chief Lawn and safe program opportunity during and the members of the Watertown Police $ the summer months. Pequossette offers Department for their ongoing partnership. _ B children in grades K to 8,a fun filled day 8 — camp experience for eight weeks during the summer.In 2019,the average number of participants per week was 224. men ' Cops and Rec Volleyball,Middle School _ s Pequossette Color Wars Champion "Orange Team" Belmont-Watertown S.P.O.R.T.Winter Classic ' The department also offers tickets to Cops and Rec Flag Football,Victory Field family events.Those offered in 2019 included Boston Celtics,Boston Red Sox In 2019,the Watertown Recreation and Boston Bruins.Many families enjoyed Department continued its partnership attending these entertaining and family with the Launch Trampoline Park and friendly events and would not be able to Pequossette Talent Show Artemis Yoga Studios.Residents are attend without pricing levels in which the provided an opportunity to participate department offers. in these fun,healthy activities at a more reasonable price. I&F7 WWI p Special thanks to the Watertown Boys € d and Girls Club for cooperating with the department in several opportunities w during the year.The Club was the home for our Indoor Pre-K program. Our Belmont-Watertown S.P.O.R.T Program,which services residentsi � pp , with special needs in Watertown and surrounding communities,continues to be well received by the special needs community. The program attended the Winter Classic Trip on January 1,2019. Pequossette Trip to Franklin Park Zoo Patriots Tickets Winner 52 Revenues and Other Items Total revenues from programs and other sources totaled$517,768 during the 2019 calendar year. The income and the permit revenue from the rental of fields,courts and picnic tables and grills was$50,000, ' , ��`��:' '•'' -ft` which is included in the above figure. This revenue was used to fund many of the department's programs and events. The income from permits at Arsenal Park The Zamboni Crew at Casey Park totaled$28,223 and this money goes Happy Fan at the Celtics Game directly into the general fund. Capital Improvements The department worked with many groups and individuals to arrange for field, The Town is embarking on major projects court and picnic facility use during 2019. to improve our school system and there Approximately 494 permits were issued were multiple public meetings during to the many groups,organizations and the year to discuss these opportunities. families that applied. The Hosmer and Cunniff School will be demolished and new state of the art -" " - ° Major users of the athletic fields were schools will be built,while the Lowell T.�E the Watertown School Department, School will be renovated with an Watertown Youth Sports Organizations additional wing.A new high school is in - _ `• _ _ and activities,and programs or events the initial stages of the process as well. Boring Test Bits at Saltonstall Park sponsored by the Recreation Department. This is certainly a much needed capital In addition to using the beautiful picnic improvement endeavor,but it will create Our Filippello(Grove Street)Entrance areas at Arsenal Park and Filippello challenges as well with regard to field, Renovation is complete and has been the Park,multiple church groups,civic park,and gym access. rave of our residents,especially those who organizations,businesses and residents also use the athletic fields,basketball, There was a great amount of progress have dogs and have been utilizing the dog hockey and tennis courts. g P g park section of the entryway. The multi capital n 2019twnrd a which will im prove r of rove our use hard court surface has also been very The Watertown Recreation Department P projects, p popular and amenities include basketball, outdoor recreational locations in the very futsal and pickleball courts. would like for their assistance thank Town Departments stance over the past year. near future. AW Without their help and that of our fine The department is hopeful that several r citizens,we would not be able to provide much needed renovation projects will ' ` tz the multitude of quality recreational be started and/or completed in 2020. r programs that we offer to the community. These include the renovation of the Filippello Park field lighting for the We would also like to thank the Town Grove and Arlington field,Saltonstall tot Council and Town Manager Michael lot resurfacing design plan for field and J.Driscoll for their support of the court lighting,Casey Park baseball side ' department's many endeavors. and lighting project,Lowell School tot lot resurfacing,Victory track,field and court, Respectfully Submitted, Arsenal Park,and Moxley Park. Filippello Grove Entry Way Peter Centola The renovation of some of our recreational , Director of Recreation facilities in recent years has created many opportunities to support our community's _ health and wellness,improved and " increased passive and active recreational activities,created more aesthetically pleasing,safe and multifunctional amenities which meet the diverse needs and wants of our residents. Filippello Dog Park and court area 53 WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Introduction The Watertown Free Public Library Library Staff as of December 31,2019 extends beyond its walls to connect people to ideas,information,education,creative Administration Childrees Services opportunities,and to each other.While Leone Cole,Library Director Emily Miranda,Supervisor preserving the rich history of Watertown, Caitlin Browne,Assistant Director Kathleen Brennan the Watertown Free Public Library Natasha Ruggeri-Koret Kazia Berkley-Kramer embraces the advancement of library service,inspires personal development, Access Services Custodians and promotes community.The library Katie Kottas,Supervisor Rob Corbett provides free recreation,entertainment, Janet Brogan James Jasset and enrichment.It welcomes and Mike Cashin Bob McLaughlin serves everyone. Pat Farrell Samaria Portillo Joe Ferreira In 2019 WFPL welcomed 444,235 visitors Maureen Liberatore Hatch and circulated 624,649 items to patrons Kate Lowe Liz Helfer,Coordinator from Watertown and surrounding Kitty Ortiz-Lampier Yi Bin Liang communities.47,615 children,teens, Megan Ramette and adults attended the 2,353 Joel Reader Project Literacy programs offered. Brian Rogan Philippa Biggers,Supervisor Stephanie Scrapchansky Jacky VanLeeuwen The WFPL is governed by a six-person Christine Shadic elected Board of Trustees.The Library Specialists Director reports to the Board of Trustees Adult Services Jamie Kallestad as well as the Town Manager. Jill Clements,Supervisor Caroline Littlewood Stephanie Frueh 2019 Trustees Aimee Lambert Teen Services Tim Tracy,Chair Emily Levine Carey Conkey-Finn,Supervisor Penny Peoples,Vice Chair Jaccavrie McNeely Kelly Deneen Leanne Hammonds,Treasurer Pauli Stern Daniel Pritchard,Secretary Shep Ferguson,Trustee Mike Hanlon,Trustee Collection Holdings Holdings by Type The library collection consists of 249,174 Type Adult Teen Children TOTAL items of various formats.This collection is primarily divided into adult(for people 18 Books 73,754 7,135 53,941 134,430 and older),teen(for people in grade 6-12) Print periodicals and serials 156 7 20 183 and children(for infants to age 11 and their caregivers). Audio 11,002 432 1,193 12,627 Video 12,497 1,888 4,508 18,893 In FY19 we increased our total holdings by 6 percent.The biggest increase was Ebooks 42,608 6,049 9,386 58,043 adult downloadable audio materials with 3,156 items added for a total 25%increase. Downloadable audio 15,578 2,509 2,575 20,662 Holdings for downloadable content Downloadable video 687 687 include the entire catalog of items held by MLN plus titles specifically purchased Electronic format 281 828 537 1,646 by WFPL for Watertown residents.The Microfilm 350 350 biggest decreases were teen periodicals and children's physical audio which includes Miscellaneous 1,414 4 235 1,653 music CDs and books on CD. TOTAL 157,972 18,852 72,395 249,174 54 Changes to Collections for patrons to find specific scores, 0 Town Overseers of the Poor records, and more pleasant to browse the which document eighteenth-century All WFPL librarians are responsible for the collection. town support of residents in need, development and maintenance of library including widowed women,children collections.Items are added or withdrawn Local History born out of wedlock,and servants based on the Collection Development Policy. Occasionally,segments of the The WFPL has a rich collection of local collection will be evaluated and modified history materials that includes more based on use,relevance,condition,and than 7000 books by Watertown authors, public demand.The items below are historical documents,photographs,maps, examples of collection changes made in and ephemera.2019 was the second year ; 2019: the library had a funded part time local • Teen services stopped purchasing history librarian to work on making the magazines due to low usage. collection more organized,comprehensive, • The general reference collection and discoverable. was largely dismantled so that the 1 majority of the books formerly Progress on the Local History Collection ') classified as reference now circulate to date: =1 as opposed to being for"library use 0 inventory of Local History books only" The now smaller collection and special collections Ins approved oved 0 in additional funding was shifted to make room for • removal of books that do not fall was approved by Town Council for the 56 Language Learning and Foreign within the scope of the Local History conservation and framing of an created Language materials with the intent Collection Policy map of Middlesex County.It was c cre extensive reservation work on town by Henry Francis Walling who served • to increase visibility for these two p material types. records spanning four centuries as"Superintendent of the State Map"for Massachusetts. it• The Teen Department created a development of a system that will using the state- Career/College resource collection enable the description of all Local of the-art technique He made ue of the time known to provide easy access to this high History Room archival collections in as trigonometrical survey(also known demand area.The books on college finding aids,which will eventually be as triangulation or geodetic survey testing,admissions,trade schools, available online. 'thee conservation work was done by the Northeast Document Conservation Center financial aid,and other topics are in Andover separated from the other non-fiction Some collections identified for collections. organization and description include: • WiiU video games were removed 0 Town public works records,which Circulation from the Teen department to make document the development of the space for the popular new Nintendo town's roadways and utilities systems While libraries have evolved to provide Switch collection.Similarly,the 0 Town Assessors'records,which many services beyond circulation books, children's department opted to include tax and valuation lists and our collections are still the primary reason withdraw Wii and XBOX360 video abatements our patrons use the library. games because they are no longer Circulation by Type supported by the manufacturer • Children's music CDs were Type Adult Teen Children TOTAL reclassified into quick selection Books 150,843 19,801 285,964 456,608 categories like Soundtrack or Family. • The children's Language Learning Print periodicals and serials 4,442 41 186 4,669 collection was updated and integrated into the non-fiction Audio 25,285 632 5,987 31,895 collection.The Languages section video 72,253 7,996 32,355 112,604 now includes a general area for languages like Arabic,Farsi, Ebooks 33,225 — — 33,225 German,Italian,and Slovak. Downloadable audio 25,667 25,667 • The Adult Department evaluated the use of our music score collection, Downloadable video 5,116 5,116 and decided to give it better visibility Electronic format 573 2,685 2,521 5,779 and accessibility by creating a discrete collection and curtailing Microfilm the use of the Dewey Decimal s Miscellaneous 7,622 5 2,372 9,999 system for classification of these items.This reclassification of our TOTAL 325,026 31,160 329,376 685,562 music materials will make it simpler Circulation statists include the total amount of items circulated in the library,renewals,and digital media checkouts. 55 In a survey issued in the final quarter Publishers,severely restrict the number of 2019,90%of respondents identified of copies a library can purchase of a s- checking out materials as one of the new title.This makes it expensive and reasons they visit the library.That's more difficult,sometimes even impossible,to than double any other reason to visit. meet patron demand. c: Circulation is up by 5%this year, Lynda.com,which has been a very largely due to downloadable media,but popular online resource,was purchased childrerA books also had a hefty,nearly by LinkedIn in 2015,but the platform 12%,increase.Videos in all departments had remained unchanged until now. continue in a downward trend,as do In early 2019 LinkedIn announced periodicals and video games in both sweeping changes to how patrons will Without a doubt,the most exciting event the adult and teen collections.Similarly, access the platform,and to the privacy of 2019 was the 150th anniversary gala despite an increase in holdings,both adult policies governing that access. After held on April 6.For this event the library and teen physical audio decreased in extensive study of the new policies,the was open on a Saturday evening for a circulation,while children's decreased in WFPL made the difficult decision to lively celebration with food,drinks,music both holdings and circulation. cancel our subscription to Lynda.com, and the good company of the Watertown until such time as we feel that LinkedIn community.Town and state officials joined Digital Downloads and Streaming Media will adequately protect the privacy and us to celebrate the important work the security of our patrons.Patrons will be library has done for the past 150 years. It is worth breaking out the details of able to use Lynda until April 2020. As a special way to commemorate the digital resource use as it continues to be anniversary we created a guest book which the category with largest growth.Of the Programs and Events will be cataloged and housed in our local 871 respondents to the 2019 user survey, history collection. roughly 80%reported they had used Library led programing and events are a online or digital services in the last 12 significant component to providing high One Book, One Watertown months.Digital library services include quality library services.In 2019 WFPL circulating ebooks,audiobooks as well ran or hosted 1373 programs—that's as streaming services for digital media. approximately 4 programs for every Since digital formats have been added to day we were open.In addition to these the library collection over a decade ago programs Project Literacy,the library's circulation has risen each year and it is ESOL program,provided and additional difficult to meet the patron demand. 1373 programs and classes throughout the year.In all,48,821 patrons were served by Popular Digital Resource Usage I library programming. Hoopla(streaming ebooks,music, 17,667 audiobooks and video) Library events have historically been paid Overdrive(downloadable ebooks and 44,468 for through special gifts(donations,trusts, audiobooks) grants)or the WFPL Building Committee, Lynda.com(online courses) 15,364 the library's 501c3 fundraising group. FY19 was the first year that programming Kanopy(streaming movies) 3,614 was included in the budget with a$5,500 Total 81,113 I line item for programs and$500 line item A Thu u, ep.ese,d't—gfrhe wpYL. for program supplies,both to be divided 16t.usage°fd'g,tal ,°u'-«,,99,604 between library departments. Complications of Digital Collections Highlights Purchasing digital library materials is 150th Anniversary Gala Every year the library encourages the much different than purchasing hard Watertown community to come together copy books to circulate.In most cases, _ and read one book.This year we chose digital copies of books or subscriptions to The Library Book by Susan Orlean. We digital platforms are subject to licensing selected thinking it would provide the agreements as opposed to simply perfect framework to not only help our purchasing a copy of a book or movie entire community celebrate the 150th and then owning it until it is no longer Anniversary of the Watertown Free usable.Some licenses only allow libraries Public Library,but to foster conversations to circulate a title a finite amount of times about what a library should be in the before being forced to buy a new copy. F - 21st century,what challenges face the F Other licensing terms,such as Macmillan institution and the staff,and how can we 56 all move forward to the next 150 years long-standing partnerships attending Facilities together.We knew it would be a popular the Farmers Market,working with the choice,but we did not anticipate just Watertown Health Department and Live Renovated in 2006,the WFPL is situated how popular! In less than 4 days we Well Watertown to provide a variety of in a 44,000 square foot facility located were out of the 100 copies we had wellness programs,and hosted monthly at 123 Main St.The facility is two floors purchased and had to order more. sessions with the Watertown Social with dedicated children's and teen spaces, Ultimately,we had 150 copies of the book Services Resource Specialist.We also made 3 public meeting rooms,4 private study in 6 formats circulating.We finished some new connections including a special rooms,public computers,workspace,and up a month of related programming guest spot at children's story time by the a caf6.As was the case with many Town with a hugely successful evening with Watertown Fire Department during Fire Departments,the library handed over Susan Orlean,pictured above,where we Safety month. facilities management,including custodial welcomed 134 people for a dinner,talk, staff supervision,to the Department of and book signing. Schools Public Buildings in September. Harry Potter Escape Room Preventive maintenance is regularly scheduled to ensure the library is a clean „j and safe environment for patrons and staff. The building systems are starting to show wear and tear expected in a 13 year-old facility. ADA Improvement Grant At the end of 2018 the library applied WFPL librarians regularly work with for and was awarded$28,780 by the Watertown teachers and students to Massachusetts Commission on Disability provide instruction and advice.This year to make ADA compliant accessibility we had a particularly interesting school improvements.The project,which finished collaboration with Watertown Jewish in May,included extending the front patio Community Day School(JCDS).Eighth so that the tables and chairs on the patio graders and their teachers worked with are accessible to people who use mobility our librarians to do focused research on devices.Additionally,push button door 1' Watertown's history using primary sources. openers were installed on the doors to the Their goal was to create a museum of what Watertown Savings Bank Room,children's they learned.WFPL staff attended the pop- room,and teen room.The Watertown up museum in February,and we invited Commission on Disability generously JCDS back to our gala to showcase their contributed$2500 to this project. Our second try at escape rooms was a projects celebrating Watertown history. huge hit in October with the return of Entrance Renovation Harry Potter Escape Room based on the WFPL 5K Fundraiser story of Harry Potter and the Chamber The library replaced the front and rear of Secrets.We received compliments entrance doors.This project was selected from so many participants,and were ;., as a priority because the slider doors that able to increase the number of sessions - were installed in the 2006 renovation we offered from 12 in June of 2018 to 27 had come to end of life.Additionally,the in 2019. All sessions were completely design of the slider doors had created booked. This magical event was such a a wind-tunnel like environment in the great success due to close collaboration library staff and Hatch volunteers. main lobby which caused both patrons and staff to suffer from unnecessary cold Because it is such a huge time investment temperatures during the winter months. we'll be taking a break from escape The project began in October to be rooms in 2020 but hope to offer it completed in early 2020.The total cost was again in 2021. $240,916 and was paid as part of the town 2019 marked the sixth annual 5K Capital Improvement Plan. Collaboration,Outreach,and Fundraiser which was a success with 252 Community Engagement runners participating,a 33%increase over Hatch Makerspace 2018.Proceeds from the event go to the Expanding collaborative and engagement librarys fundraising group,the WFPL The library continues to run Hatch,the efforts was a priority for the library in 2019.We continued many of our Building Committee,and will be used to public makerspace,off-site thanks to the support library programming. generosity of the Residence at Watertown 57 Square who allows us to use their retail is a viable option for the WFPL. and policies,and is now committed to space free of charge.The free space means exploring other libraries in the Minuteman that we have been able to keep In addition to providing education and system,because we blew his mind." an important initiative running,but development opportunities,some WFPL we don't have enough space and some staff,along with family and friends,joined "A patron at the circ desk said that she's offerings are inadequate in the current other Minuteman Library Network lived all over the east coast but has never space. Finding a new,permanent,Town (MLN)libraries to march in the 2019 found another library quite like this one. sponsored facility is a top priority moving Boston Pride parade sporting WFPL She's been a patron since living in Allston, forward.We continue to advocate that Pride t-shirts,this enthusiastic group but when she moved to Watertown it Hatch be included in future plans for the demonstrated a commitment to meant moving closer to the library and old police station. challenging social oppression. that was the most exciting thing about the move for her." Equity,Diversity,and Inclusion Customer Service "We love Nursery Rhyme Time in the At the heart of all library work is a Children's room.My daughter has been commitment to providing the highest going since she was about 3 months old x level of customer service.We strive to give and it's definitely the highlight of our week. 4p our patrons a library experience that feels She loves the staff.They are amazing with welcoming,comfortable,and attentive.We all the babies and adults-they run a great will always be looking for ways to improve program.The resources they offer for y 4 cm( and welcome feedback on how we can do children and adults are unparalleled-I've „. that.We also know that there are many gotten museum passes,audiobooks,DVDs ways we're already excelling and hear it and of course books.I can't say enough from our patrons regularly. good things about our experiences with the staff and collection.I'm proud and "Patron approached the Ref Desk and grateful to live in a town with such a great said,"are all of the libraries in the area library!" this nice?"He's from California,he's been At the core of the WFPL is a commitment e in the area 2 years.Lives in Cambridge "Patron came up to the desk and said that to"welcome and serve all people."I this and likes the CPL,but sometimes finds it she thought the sensitive topics lists in the spirit,the library is now more than ever overwhelming.He was looking for a book bathrooms were a great idea.She said that attempting accountable to ways in that Cambridge didn't have in and we did, she thought they were very considerate for which maa y p participate in practices that so he drove over.On his way in,he stopped those who might not want to ask for help, harm pee ople unintentionally.In 2019 we continued our efforts to educate staff with in the cafe,and saw the book he came and that she was happy to see them." to get for sale for$1.He was so excited. a staff-developed skillbuild on the racial Then he walked around and selected wealth gap.As a first step to making policy some materials for checkout.He came by changes we decided in our FY19 action the desk to ask about the library's history plan to research whether eliminating fines 58 VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT Departmental Overview Veterans through the U.S.Department of ' T Veterans Affairs,as well as programs specific The Watertown Veterans'Services Department offers assistance to veterans and their to Massachusetts.An example of educational benefits include:Veterans'Upward Bound; dependents in all Federal and State benefits and The Montgomery or Post 9-11 GI Bill;and the services. Yellow Ribbon Program—a private University's Financial and Medical Assistance Available effort to provide educational assistance to Veterans to increase the list of colleges they Chavter 115 Public Assistance may attend. Navigation through appropriate .- Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General benefits and school searches can be coordinated laws(M.G.L.c.115),the Commonwealth in the Watertown Veterans'Services " provides a uniform program of financial and Department. i medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans and Burial Benefits their dependents receive necessary financial Headstones and Markers assistance for food,shelter,clothing,housing Applications are available to receive _ supplies,and medical care. Government issued headstones and markers to `~ Pensions eligible Veterans through The U.S.Department Low-income wartime Veterans may be eligible of Veterans Affairs. Watertown families celebrated the 2019 to receive a pension from the U.S.Department Reimbursement for Burial Expenses Memorial Day Parade. of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility is income based, Eligible Veterans may be entitled to Flag Day and Veterans must be 65 years of age or older or reimbursement of up to$4,000 towards Watertown Veterans'Services along with be totally and permanently disabled. expenses for funeral and burial expenses. the Watertown Veteran's Organizations held VA Boston Health Care Svstem Additional Programs its annual Flag Day event at the Ridgelawn Veterans can receive health care services Cemetery in Watertown. This event drew many from a number of local VA Medical Facilities. Information regarding all State and Federal residents including Boy Scouts,Veterans,local Applications are filled out and sent to the Programs related to Veterans can be sought politicians,families,and friends. desired facility's eligibility office. Inpatient, through the Watertown Veterans'Services outpatient,dental,pharmacy,prosthetic, Department. Massachusetts is at the forefront womens health services and many others of Veterans benefits and offers a vast array can be received through the VA Health Care of Veterans'benefits such as tax exemptions, GOF?rl ANSystem. bonuses and annuities,employmentt JAMES r cLA ; opportunities,and housing options. - ~ PA HATE EIRST CLASS �J Disability Compensation PP g P PMpRiNE CORPS.v1erNAM The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs offers Recent Events it p-S. KILL IN ACTjutION 3 1RIE CTI N 7965 a tax free benefit to Veterans who currently JULY 26 • have a disability that is the result of an injury, Memorial Day disease,or an event in military service. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day �: m Applications and guidance are offered in the 2019,flags were available for Watertown Watertown Veterans'Services Department for residents free of charge for deceased those who are eligible. Veterans. Watertown Veterans made their traditional school visitations at all Watertown i Aid and Attendance&Housebound Benefits Public Schools. All Watertown Veterans Paul Gorman Sign on Emerson Road. In some cases,a Veteran or surviving spouse Organizations worked together to place flags requires the aid of another person in order to at Veterans graves in town cemeteries,and Paul Gorman Memorial Dedication perform his or hers activities of daily living, wreaths at fifty five locations around Watertown Watertown recognized PFC Paul Gorman by and/or are housebound due their medical (memorial parks,veterans squares,streets dedicating the corner of the street he grew condition. The U.S.Department of Veteran named after veterans,etc). up on in his name.Over 100 residents came Affairs may issue an additional payment for out:family,friends,and Veterans alike.The those who meet set criteria. The benefit is dedication took place on July 12,2019 on the contingent upon eligibility of the basic pension corner of Emerson Road and Main Street. benefit. Veterans Dav Dependents'and Survivors Benefits A breakfast and Ceremony was held on Devendencv and Indemnitv Compensation Monday,November 11,2019 at 11:00A.M The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs at the Private Charles J.Shutt Detachment, may issue monetary benefits to survivors of Marine Corps League on Mount Auburn Street. service members who died on active duty,died A Salute to Veterans Concert was held that from service-related disabilities,or certain evening at the Watertown Free Public Library veterans who were being paid 100%disability attracting over 50 people in the community. compensation at time of death. The concert was orchestrated by Watertown's own Don Pentelton and The Hal McIntyre Death Pension Band. Certain low-income surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime veterans maybe National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dav entitled to receive a Death Pension from the On December 7th,the Watertown Veterans' U.S.Department of Veterans'Affairs. &;i16dServices Department and The Watertown Veterans'Organizations hold a brief observance Education Benefits First Annual Flag Day Ceremony was held on to honor all those who died in the attack on Various education benefits are available to June 14"',2019. Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941. 59 JOH N A. RYAN ARENA Wcli- lit _ a t r A t` :l �Y'r The John A.Ryan Arena,also known in hockey circles as the JAR,located Once again,the Arena is proud to host the Boston College Men's'Ice at 1 Paramount Place,is the Municipal Ice Skating arena for the Town of Hockey team of Hockey East at various times throughout the season.The Watertown. The facility provides many ice hockey and skating programs Eagles are coached by Watertown native Jerry York. to its residents. The Arena is the proud home of the Watertown Boys and Girls High School Raiders Ice hockey teams. The Watertown High The Arena continues to offer Public Skating on the weekends,during the Boys team is led by Watertown High School(WHS)Graduate Class of months of November through March. 1979 John Vlachos and the girls are under the guidance of Erika Kelly, WHS Graduate,Class of 2013. 2019 also marked the retirement of long Once again,the highlight of the season continues to be the selection time Girls Ice Hockey Coach Steve Russo. We wish Coach Russo the best of a host site by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association of luck in his future endeavors. It is also the home of Watertown Youth (MIAA)for high school state tournament ice hockey games. The MIAA Hockey and the Lady Raiders Girls Youth Hockey programs. has once again shown the confidence in the staff of the arena to host these highly competitive games. We look forward to continued success The Arena is also the home to the Newton South Boys and Newton North and co-operation with the MIAA in being a part of their tournaments for girls and boys high school ice hockey teams and the highly competitive the years to come. Catholic Central JV League. The JV league plays its games on Sunday mornings during the high school winter sports season. Our reputation as The John A.Ryan Arena continues to be committed to community an outstanding high school hockey facility is certainly a pride we accept fundraising events,supporting several throughout the year. On January each year. We are grateful for the many schools who use our rink. 1,2019,the JAR was proud to continue its support of the 8th annual New Year's Day Skate to benefit the Watertown Food Pantry. Organized by Other local youth hockey groups that benefit from their programs using the Venezia Family,the event has become very popular with all proceeds the John A.Ryan Arena are the Belmont Youth Hockey,Newton Youth going to the Watertown Food Pantry. Hockey Waltham Youth Hockey Leagues and the Boston Junior Eagles Youth Hockey program. The Arena welcomes the Middlesex Girls A continued tradition is the support of the Pennies for Patients Yankee Conference,which is the largest girls'ice hockey league in the fundraiser,organized by the Watertown Middle School students.Under area. The local New England Pride and Wolverine Ice hockey recently the leadership of Ellen Fitanides,the fundraiser organized by the started using the JAR to supplement their ice in other area arenas. Watertown Middle School students,continues to be a success. 60 For the fifth consecutive season,the JAR is host to the Keefe Cup,with all the Watertown School Department and especially the Watertown benefits going to the Keefe Foundation. The Keefe Foundation is named Department of Public Works for all their assistance during the 2019 ice in memory of Watertown High School graduate Kevin Keefe,whose life hockey season. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. was cut short from the effect of ALS. The 2019 season was once again a very busy season at the John A.Ryan The John A.Ryan Arena continues to focus on infrastructure and Arena. With the vision to continue to provide the community with a first building upgrades. Improvements this year were highlighted in class facility,the staff looks forward to serving all of its patrons in 2020. operations and energy improvements. Continuing on the new door projects started in 201,we continued to replace the internal doors Respectfully Submitted, to ensure better working conditions for all. A continued focus on a Preventative Maintenance program has helped to better functioning Daniel E Brothers,Skating Rink Director and long term use of key elements in heating,refrigeration and ice John A.Ryan Arena resurfacing equipment. We will continue to maximize the performance of the equipment for the future. The John A.Ryan Arena serves the Town of Watertown and its surrounding communities by providing a top-notch and safe facility. The Staff looks forward to serving the community and its needs in the future. The Ryan Arena could not operate without the co-operation of so many people throughout the community. We would like to thank the Watertown Police Department,the Watertown Fire Department, 61 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS The Department of Public Buildings was Ensure appropriate and sustainable 0 Develop and maintain an Apples to officially formed on July 2018 with the applications of operating,capital Apples Program signing of a Memorandum of Agreement improvement,renovation, 0 Identify all needs and desires,then between the Watertown School Committee maintenance,repair and utility prioritize accordingly and the Watertown Town Council. resources 0 Worst First Mentality The Department is charged with the 0 Prevent vs React workload responsibility of coordination and care Core Values 0 Act Smarter not harder of all town owned buildings inclusive of 0 Collaborate,Collaborate, those under control of the Town Manager, Collaboration Collaborate Library Trustees,and School Committee. O Work together to accomplish the Main responsibilities include: purpose/vision of Watertown Staff Members • custodial care and cleaning O Ensure consistent,professional, • preventative and regular and timely information flow When the Department was first formed, maintenance and repairs Integrity the Department had just a Director,two • landscaping and pedestrian snow o Be honesty and equitable in all maintenance technicians,and 21 school removal at school buildings only our endeavors custodians.The Department is now made • energy controls,utilities o Always be accountable for our up of 36 team members broken into three management,and energy actions tiers:management,maintenance,and conservation measures Respect custodial. • budgeting an d capital o Have common respect for planning ourselves,each other,and our Management—The management • extraordinary maintenance and Watertown community team consist of four staff members. capital improvements o Provide a mutually supportive and O Director focuses on department • supervision of custodial and positive working environment oversight and development, maintenance staff O Be consummate team players budget,capital planning • compliance with all environmental with a focus on working well with and Building Committee and public health laws,regulations, everyone responsivities and ordinances including but Excellence O Town Enerev and Project not limited to the Asbestos O Measure twice,cut once Manager focuses on town energy Hazard Emergency Response Act, O Be good stewards of our initiatives and reduction. As the Integrated Pest Management and personnel and resources project manager they oversee Indoor Air Quality regulations and o Respond quickly and stay focused all maintenance and small best practices until the problem is resolved construction work performed by O Require vendors,service contractors Mission providers,and staff to provide O Supervisor of Custodians quality products/services focuses on ensuring efficient and The Public Buildings mission is to develop, • Imtirovement standardized cleaning processes, manage,repair,improve,and support O Continuously look for new and equipment,and materials for both well-maintained town facilities to provide better ways to accomplish our in-house and contracted cleaning the highest quality service in a responsive responsibilities staff and efficient manner.The Department o Be flexible and innovative o Administrative Assistant focuses is responsible for keeping approximately S"fet on Department purchasing, 775,000 square feet of space safe, o Use equipment safely and follow accounts payable,and re- accessible,functional,and inviting while safe work practices occurring contract management protecting Watertown's historic heritage o Maintain compliance with laws, Maintenance—The management and town pride. regulations,and policies team consist of six technicians; • Community Plumber,Electrician,HVAC Vision o Make Watertown a better place to Technician,Carpenter,Preventative live,work,study,and grow Maintenance Technician,and The Department has an E4 vision: O Take pride in the beauty of our Maintenance Helper. • Exceed customers'expectations buildings and the quality of our Custodial—The custodial team • Excel at being fiscally responsible work consist of 21 school custodians, Elevate teamwork to streamline four Library custodians,and one • Town Hall custodian. innovation,agility,and Philosophy professionalism 62 Although this team is mighty,it is still a Budget/Capital Planning small team to maintain 18 complex and varied buildings and the Department will Currently the Department operates out continue to evaluate its personnel needs of the budgets and capital plans that through upcoming years. align within each individual Department. The hope for the upcoming year is to Department Maintenance& merge each separate facility's building g bud maintenance operating et and utility ' Custodial Responsibilities in 2019 P g ty budgets,and develop a full Town Capital The Department's responsibilities in 2019 Plan under one Department.This merge included oversight and maintenance in all will help capitalize on funding,economy of school facilities(six buildings),the Town scale purchases,and help prioritize future - Hall,Library,and Senior Center. The goal building planning. for 2020 is for the Department to begin i maintenance/custodial responsibilities for '^ the remaining nine town buildings. Work Order System The Department uses a work order system I Asbestos Operations and Maintenance which allows building occupants/leaders Training to request work be accomplished.This includes needed maintenance,preventative ^ Department 2019 Energy and maintenance,as well as a few"nice-to Sustainability Initiatives Update have'improvements.With management of the nine facilities in 2019,2133 work Green Communities Annual Report orders were submitted and 1942 work —The FY18 Green Communities orders were completed. This work . ■ ■ included replacing light ballasts,repairing . annual report was accepted by the P g g P g State. This comprehensive report toilet leaks,replacing floor and ceiling covers all aspects of the Town's tiles,cleaningdrains,replacing univent Middle School Girls Locker-room Bathroom P p g Renovation-Before/After Municipal energy use and showed filters,painting hallways and classrooms, a significant energy reduction replacing compressors,and even from our baseline. Overall our remodeling bathrooms and locker rooms. Department Training Municipal energy consumption is down 12.6%and our Green House The Department energized a monthly Gas emissions are down over 20%. training program which they plan Green Communities Competitive to continue to better serve our staff Grants—Several LED upgrade members and our community.Training lighting projects were completed. this year included OSHA required These fully grant funded lighting training(e.g.ladder training),MIIA projects included outside lighting recommended training(work safety), at the Library,the Middle School, Walk in Freezer Preventative Maintenance- specific maintenance technician training DPW,Saltonstall Park and Town Before/After (e.g.hot work),mass groups training(e.g. parking lots. Additionally,inside Active Shooter and First Aid),and training lighting projects were completed at on specific products and equipment the Rink and the High and Middle used through the district. Training is School gyms. These projects conducted by Department leaders,MI1A replaced inefficient lights with representatives,vendor experts,and long lived and very efficient LED's. other Town Department staff members These projects provide better (Health Department).The Department lighting and save the Town over will continue to take advantage of training g $68,000 in electricity annually along throughout the Town and merge training with a reduction in maintenance. where possible. Goals for 2020 include installation of three dual headed Level 2 charging stations for use by electric vehicles. Improving stair visibility-Before/After 63 Co MM& 0 ESCO volume purchase program allows the environment even more by 411/ —The Town Watertown residents and businesses opting-up to 100%Green,contact wide ESCO a much cleaner energy supply Watertown Electricity Choice at V N (Energy and a typical cost savings.The https://masspowerchoice.com/ Savings WEC default option currently watertown or customer support at Contract) supplies 51%clean local energy 1-844-278-9864. we have with (2nd highest in the State)which M a s s a c h u s e t t s Johnson drives new renewable generation DEPARTMENT Of ENERGY RESOURCES Controls installations,jobs in our area and (JCI)entered reduces harmful pollution.WEC its third year. Under this contract was launched in September 2019 JCI installed many energy savings with over 82%participation. measures throughout the Town and Three percent of the participants School buildings and guaranteed have opted up to 100%renewable their annual savings.Per State law energy.Annually WEC reduces these projects must be paid for Watertown's carbon footprint by utilizing the savings generated. the equivalent of 40 million miles During the second full year of driven by the average passenger the contract JCT exceed their car. Our goals are to continue to guaranteed savings($487,411)with advocate for residents to opt in if a total savings of$508,814. not currently participating or,if • Watertown Electricity Choice enrolled,opt-up to 100%green. (WEC) -This State-vetted, If you are not a participant and Town sponsored electricity wish to be,or if you wish to help 64 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS including the following: • A 25 percent design was submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation(MassDOT)for their review. The project web-site is: NWe"re ort w ] Depat'1r7�+@!7t of www.mountauburnstreet.com. s • On August 22,2019,the Department of Public Works presented its annual road program for 2020 to the Town � .++ � ,,, Council Committee on Public Works:Kimball Road, Downey Street,Wheeler Lane,Louise Street,Frank Street, Tappan Avenue,and Piermont Street.The reconstruction The Department of Public Works(DPW)is comprised of the of these roads will include curbing,sidewalk,handicap following divisions: Administration, Cemetery, Central Motors, ramps,and grass strips.The work is scheduled to begin in Forestry,Highway,Property and Buildings,Parks, and Water and the summer of 2019. Sewer and Drain. • Work continued on the Common Street project,with the Administration important milestone of the roundabout at Common Street, Orchard Street,and Church Street being installed. Work is The DPW Administration provides customer service to residents, expected to continue in 2020. businesses and other constituents,provides support to,and coordinates with other departments,manages infrastructure As part of the Common Street project,two stormwater tree funding sources,issues Street Opening and other DPW permits, trenches were installed on Katherine Road. Tree trenches look like regular tree pits from above ground,but below ground they ensures compliance with state and federal regulations,and oversees contracted solid waste and recycling collection.The consist of engineered structures that store stormwater runoff and allow it to percolate into the ground. This helps remove Division also provides administrative support to all DPW divisions,including budget and financial support,division payroll Pollutants and also reduces the amount of stormwater that enters processing,purchasing,invoicing,water and sewer billing, our drainage system. commercial trash collection billing,and management of cemetery records. Administrative staff also provide infrastructure and engineering support to Town boards and committees,including review of the impacts of private construction projects on Town infrastructure, and serve on the Traffic Commission,Stormwater Advisory Committee,and Community Preservation Committee.In conjunction with the other divisions,the Administration � :t� • ' monitors ongoing utility construction projects by public utility providers such as Eversource and National Grid. It also oversees design,construction and management of capital planning for the entire Public Works Department. " Installing underground storage and infiltration system for a tree trench on Katherine Rd. In conjunction with the Stormwater Advisory Committee, the Department developed a Stormwater Management - = Plan to outline steps the Town will take to comply with the + ' Is; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) r small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4) General Permit. • With the assistance of the Personnel Department,the Department of Public Works welcomed Kevin Duffy in our newly created position of Project Engineer and Jesse Myott as Director of Finance and Administration. Cemetery Binder pavement and curbing at the new roundabout on Common St. The Cemetery Division is responsible for maintenance of over Highlights and accomplishments of the Administration in 2019 thirty acres of cemetery at three separate locations,sale of grave 65 plots,preparation of graves,and oversight of funerals at Town tons of hot mix asphalt. cemeteries.In 2019,the Division handled 105 burials and 20 0 Managed the permanent patch contract,performing over cremations and 38 graves were sold.The Cemetery division also 50 significant asphalt repairs. continued the project of digitizing burial records which can be Managed the sidewalk repair contract,installing over 3,200 found at the Department's website www.watertowndpw.org square yards of concrete sidewalk and over 1,100 square yards of concrete wheelchair ramps. The Cemetery Division also initiated the following Installed new bus lane paint,and new pavement markings improvement project: in Watertown Square. • Working with a landscape architect consultant,developed 0Provided in house services for pothole repair,sidewalk a site beautification plan for Ridgelawn Cemetery.This repair,seed and loam,welding,and hauling of material. beautification plan includes numerous proposed site 0 Reviewed street opening permits and provided inspections. improvements as well as long term planning elements. Reviewed and inspected development projects. The improvements included in the beautification plan are Provided first line snow and ice response and directed generally smaller scale"projects"that can be implemented contractor winter storm response. by Department staff over time as resources allow. Central Motors Property/Buildings/Wire The Central Motors staff maintains and repairs vehicles for all Property/Buildings/Wire Divisions perform general DPW Divisions as well as town inspection and administrative maintenance for various Town owned and operated properties. vehicles.Vehicles range from light pickup trucks to heavy dump Property and Buildings also maintains the Town's fire alarm trucks and related construction equipment.The Central Motors system,which includes over 370 fire alarm boxes and a network Division and the Highway Division have continued working of aerial wiring.The Division also performs and completes together in updating the DPW fleet as outlined in the Town's various Town electrical repairs and projects,including the Capital Improvement Plan and took delivery of and placed order holiday tree lighting at Watertown Square,Town Hall and East Watertown.The Division is also responsible for the installation, for over 15 vehicles and pieces of equipment in 2019.The Central maintenance and repair of regulatory and non-regulatory traffic Motors Division continues to utilize a fleet maintenance system management signs,Mount Auburn and Arsenal Street lights, that helps track and schedule maintenance related tasks associated fuel management and dispensing system,and parking lot and with the fleet. field lighting. Forestry Division Property and Buildings also works jointly with the Treasurer's Office supporting weights and measures and parking meter The Forestry Division continued carry out action items requested collection and repair.Weights and measures consist of by the Joint Committee on Public Works'in April of 2018 measurement and calibration of commercial,fuel dispensing pertaining to increased maintenance to the Town's existing tree pumps and inspection and calibration of commercial oil canopy and expansion of the Town's overall tree canopy.To that delivery trucks. Other components calibrated and inspected end,the Division made substantial gains in the following areas: consist of meat scales as well as taxi meters. • Quantifying the structure and form of the existing In 2019,the Property and Buildings Division continued to urban forest. drastically improve the wiring of the fire alarm network in • Continued evaluation of potential planting areas. throughout Town.In coordination with the Fire Department, • Assessment of the current state of the urban forest and new lines were run,new technologies were evaluated and increased efforts to address vulnerabilities,ultimately efforts will continue in to 2020.Additionally,the Property and Buildings Division: reducing storm damage. • Increased the overall quality and scope of the urban Replaced and brought back in to operation eight light poles canopy. on Arsenal St.which were damaged in a winter storm. • Provided multiple site specific evaluations of existing Organized to take back in-house the maintenance, soils at plant locations. repair and replacement of all street light infrastructure throughout Town.This has resulted in repair time being Over the course of 2019,over 160 trees were planted and reduced from an average of 14 days when using the significant gains on a backlog of pruning maintenance were previous outside contractor,to an average of 48 hours now achieved.Similarly,many safety related removals were that repairs are being performed by Division staff. performed as well. Improved,updated and expanded the installation of holiday lights at various location throughout town. Highway The Highway Division is responsible for maintenance and repair Parks of approximately 72 miles of roadway and 144 miles of sidewalk, The Parks Division handles all maintenance needs at 88 acres as well as maintenance and repair of paved areas abutting or of Town grounds,parks and recreational facilities consisting contained within Town facilities. In 2019,the Highway Division of 12 baseball fields,seven soccer fields,one field hockey field, also performed the following duties: one football field and two water parks,including picnic tables, • Managed the mill and overlay contract,milling over 30,000 cookout grills and public rest rooms.The Division interfaces with square yards of roadway asphalt and installing over 3,000 all groups using facilities,and accordingly marks playing grounds 66 for all baseball,football,field hockey and soccer games played by high school,Recreation Department and youth groups in the Every three years The Water and Sewer Division must compile spring and fall.The Parks Division also completed the following all relevant documentation and complete and submit a improvements in 2019: Sanitary Survey report to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection(DEP).2019 was a submittal year and Casey Park:Installed an LED solar flagpole light the Division received a glowing review for its report compilation • and presentation to DEP staff.The Sanitary Survey covers and Filippello Park: reports on staff qualifications and licensure,emergency response • Installed drinking water fountains by the water play area preparedness,water quality,system quality,capital improvements, construction standards and financial stewardship of the Town's Saltonstall Park: water and sewer infrastructure.Not only did the Division receive • Installed six new benches passing marks in all categories,the DEP has asked if they can Sullivan Park: use the Division's report submittal to provide to other state • Leveled infield municipalities as an example of exemplary compilation and • Installed sod infield program and system stewardship. • Applied new clay to the infield Furthermore,the Division received Public Water System Awards General Projects: for Excellence again in 2019 marking the third straight year of • Plant lilies in"bump outs"at front of Library receiving such accolades and bringing the Towr's total to six. • Continued with Organic Field Management Program • Purchased a DPW tractor with seed implement The Water Division maintains 82 miles of water main ranging in • Initiated a slice-seeding program in fall 2019 size from 2"to 16,9191 Water services,967 Fire Hydrants,3,200 Water,Sewer and Drain gate valves,distributes an average of 2,580,000 million gallons of water each day,and collects over 500 drinking water samples per In 2019,the Water and Sewer Division continued to meet year.Lead and copper sampling results were 5.13 parts per billion the challenges of the increased reporting requirements of the at the 90 percentile,which is well below the action level of 15 Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),The Department of parts per billion. Environmental Protection(DEP),and Massachusetts Water Resource Authority(MWRA)for drinking water,sanitary sewer Water Division staff that hold drinking water distribution licenses and storm water.Division staff also performed the annual six continued their education requirements to ensure that the week program of hydrant and water main flushing,as well as, necessary amount of continuing education units(CEUs)were completed prior to staff license renewal deadlines at the end of continuing weekly drinking water quality sampling and leak detection. In addition,inspection and sampling of river outfalls calendar 2019.All staff completed the required CEUs and staff that hold water distribution licenses successfully were able to for water quality of the Charles River continued,as well as, renew their credentials. cleaning and television inspection of sewer and drain lines. The Sewer Division maintains 75 miles of sanitary sewer main s:... ranging in size from 6"to 24"and 75 miles of storm drain, ranging in size from 6"to 72"along with over 3,200 catch basins that are cleaned annually. In 2019,nonresidential properties continued to be surveyed for cross connection control and the Division continues to _ { survey additional properties as their use changes with continued '•`'--y --� development/redevelopment.Additionally,over 1,000 tests were performed on backflow prevention devices throughout the town in 2019. i The Division continues to make significant progress with maintenance,repair and replacement of the water and sewer _ infrastructure.The water mains on Piermont Street,Tappan Avenue,and Avon Road were replaced and upgraded to 8-inch diameter cement lined,ductile iron material as part of the Towr's program to improve its water distribution system.Improvements r on Avon Road also included the replacement of sewer and drain pipes. -. As part of the Towr's Sanitary Sewer Capital Program,the Division bid out a sanitary sewer improvement project 2019. The work includes installation of approximately 18,000 feet of cured- 67 in-place(CIP)sewer pipe. This is commonly known as sewer Highlights of collaboration with Republic Services over the course lining.This process allows the contractor to reconstruct certain of 2019 include: sections of badly deteriorated sewer"in place"rather than using the traditional disruptive method of digging and replacing the 0 Collection at Town schools increased from two times a week existing pipes.The sewer lining process restores the structural to three time per week to alleviate capacity issues and rodent integrity of the pipe and also reduces the amount of infiltration concerns. into the Town's sewer system.Some additional significant 0 Increased recycling capacity at Town schools highlights from 2019 include: 0 Collaborative efforts to increase frequency and consistency of communication to residents • Water main,water services and fire hydrant replacement on 0 Discussions on how best to manage the changes in global Piermont St.,Tappan Ave.,Katherine Rd.,Avon Rd.,and recycling processing to ensure cost control while maintaining sections of Church St.and Common St. optimum service levels • Performed 64 water service renewals 0 Trash and recycling collection for all town buildings and • Replaced 43 fire hydrants schools • Repaired 36 water service leaks • Repaired 8 major water main breaks The Department of Public Works continued its mercury • Installation of 4,200 feet of 6-inch cured in place sewer and collection program.Items accepted at the Department and at the drain pipe liner recycling center include thermostats,thermometers,button cell • Installation of 5,369 feet of 8-inch cured in place sewer and batteries and mercury switches. Straight,circular,U-shaped and drain pipe liner compact fluorescent bulbs are also acceptable items.Recycling • Replacement of 100 feet of 18-inch storm drain line on center operations are located on Green River Way off of Waltham Arsenal St. Street Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The automated • Grouted 122 sewer service connections collection program continues to operate successfully,increasing • Over 726 feet of spot repairs on sewer and drain lines volumes over those collected in the past. • Replaced 350 feet of sewer and drain line and 51 sewer and drain lateral connections on Avon Rd. Solid Waste In 2019,the Department of Public Works continued its positive working relationship with Republic Services. 68 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE mobilizations,which were: SERVICES In 2019,the department upgraded our Winter Impaired Driving/Drive Sober entire Mobile Data System(MDS),which or Get Pulled Over,Distracted Driving, The calendar year of 2019 saw the ninth are all the computers in our patrol vehicles. Occupant Protection/Click It or Ticket, full calendar year in our new police station. Our current MDS were computers from Summer Impaired Driving. The department again thanks the citizens of ten years ago running on the old XP Watertown for this wonderful facility. Microsoft operating system and outdated The department received a State 911 hardware. This caused major problems Department Training Grant. This grant Our community room is the police with our computer aided dispatch and allows the department to send our public department's main training room and records management system,connectivity safety dispatchers to mandatory and meeting room as it used almost daily. It and other software compatibility related additional enhanced training.We also also serves as our back-up emergency issues. Our current system is now up received a State 911 Incentive and Support operation center&media press release area. to date and running on a Windows 10 grant. This grant is used to purchase It is popular for town meetings,Watertown platform with updated computer dispatch support equipment or supplement community meetings,elections and related related hardware. personnel cost to improve and enhance training activities. The community room our abilities to perform this service. As was reserved in advance two hundred and In December 2019,the department went an example,the department updated our twenty-two times over the year. live with the ability to receive emergency dispatch area with the latest audio and video communication through a text message. connectivity ability to enable compatibility Police Department Communit Room All Massachusetts 911 call centers now with the latest technologies. have ability to receive a text message through their 911 system. Text to 911 The police department continued its allows those in need of emergency services partnership with Advocates.(our state to use their cellular device to contact 911 mandated health professional organization). when they are unable to place a voice The department has a multi-year call. To contact emergency services by Department of Mental Health grant to text message,simply enter 911 in the"To" provide better services to our citizens who field of your mobile device and then type are experiencing a crisis due to mental your message into the message field.It is health or substance abuse issues. The goal the same process that is used for sending of this grant is to divert those persons a regular text message from your mobile experiencing a crisis from the criminal The police department added a new device.It is important to make every justice system and to treatment with mental member to the department,German Kato. effort to begin the text message indicating health/substance abuse professionals. This Kato is a Belgian filer is O German the town you are in and provide the best grant allows us to have a mental health Shepard. His handler is Officer Andrew location information that you can. professional work directly with our officers Civetti and they both attended a K-9 for 40 hours per week. academy and started patrolling together It is important to note that the 911 call in May 2019. The Department received center may not always have your exact We have also partnered with Advocates a$25,000 grant from the Stanton location when they receive your text.For to provide officers with Mental Health Foundation to purchase,train,build this reason,when sending a Text to 911 First Aid(MHFA)training in the hopes kennel facility and equip Kato. The it is important to make every effort to of training all officers over the next two department re-tooled a newer police begin the text message indicating the town years. This curriculum is designed to cruiser with all the necessary equipment you are in and provide the best location enhance the skill of officers in de-escalating needed to operate and patrol with Kato. information that you can. tension-filled encounters with individuals �WEI suffering from mental health and substance 1 F The State 911 Department encourages use disorders. Since the beginning of the citizens to Text to 911 only when a voice MHFA training program,we have trained _ call is not possible 41 officers and are more than half way to wa row"" our goal of 100%department trained. Remember:"Call if you can,text if you can't." The police department also continues to ' work very closely with Watertown's Wayside �. The Governor's Highway&Safety Bureau Multi-Service Center in order to meet - granted the Watertown Police Department the needs of our juvenile citizens. The Officer Andrew Civetti&Kato a traffic enforcement grant to fund several department has supported the Wayside 69 Multi-Service Center in prevention, the system emulates a range-type training and partnership with the Organized Crime education efforts around substance use and environment where each trainee may shoot Drug Task Force(OCDETF-Federal)and making healthy decisions. a different exercise,and in accordance with Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task range safety/spacing guidelines,the system Force. (Regional Municipal)Maintaining The department was officially awarded can support training of up to four(4) these partnerships are ever more important full re-accreditation in 2018 through trainees simultaneously. as we battle the national opioid drug the Massachusetts Police Accreditation epidemic causing so much distress in our Commission. To achieve this status the The Department is maintaining our communities and families. department had to meet three hundred prescription drug disposal box in the lobby and twenty-two carefully selected of our station. This drop off box is available During 2019,the department continues standards which address critical areas to our residents 24 hours a day,365 days to maintain emergency EPI-Pens for such as policy development,use of force, a year. In addition,the department also adults and juveniles. EPI-Pens are used training requirements,emergency response participated in the DEAs 17"and 18" for emergency reactions to allergic events. planning,records&communications, National Prescription Take-Back days in This equipment is carried in the patrol property&evidence handling,vehicular 2019.The department disposed of 284.5 supervisor's vehicle. All department patrol pursuits,holding facilities and budgeting. pounds of unwanted prescription drugs. vehicles continue to carry Narcan for Massachusetts is one of 25 states to offer opioid overdoses. an accreditation process for the police The department continued in its third profession.The department is committed full year as a member of the Critical The police facility had some repairs to maintaining this accreditation status and Incident Stress Management Team(CISM). completed in 2019. A new walkway along renewing its certification again in 2021. The CISM team serves as regional peer the front of the building to the main The department has been a fully accredited support officers to assist participating law entrance was completed,using pavers. The police department since 2015. enforcement agencies in responding to brick entrance way had heaved and cracked, major critical events and those officers causing a major tripping hazard. The The department has expanded Nuance who have been affected by these incidents. department also had a major re-planting of Dragon Speaking Naturally Law Watertown Department CISM team drought resistant perennials as the majority Enforcement version software into our new members responded to twelve callouts of our initial plantings back in 2010 had not MDS computers. We are testing and are for services. Examples of services include survived. having our officers trained to narrate their death of an officer,homicide,fatal accidents police reports while out in their cruisers. and grief debriefs. In 2019,our Records Department answered This will promote a safer environment for 1,414 public records requests for various the officer and a quicker response time to The department again received generous department records information. Such finish required written reports. monies from the Watertown Police information as police incident,arrest, Foundation to purchase two additional accident and statistical reports. The department is continuing to use our traditional mountain bicycles for our Meggitt Training Systems virtual firearms patrol officers to use. These bicycles SWORN PERSONNEL training and judgement simulator for will be added to our fleet of two electric CHANGES -2019 all our officers. Monies were gifted to assist bicycles purchased in 2017,also the department to enable this purchase. with monies from the Watertown Police PROMOTIONS: None This law enforcement virtual training Foundation.This program has been well simulation system effectively supports received by members of the community and APPOINTMENTS: marksmanship,judgmental training needs participating officers. Casey L.DallaCosta 03/22/2019 and is designed to enhance the decision- Frank J.Forde 03/22/2019 making ability of all our officers.The single The department continues to participate in Kevin W.Rooney 03/22/2019 screen configuration includes the ability the Middlesex County Interagency Mutual to conduct both marksmanship and video Aid Agreement.This agreement allows RETIREMENTS: training modes to provide a multi-tiered the police officers of the communities who David Collins 02/09/2019 training program. Marksmanship training have signed the agreement to exercise Anthony S.Fantasia 04/19/2019 ranges from basic to advanced.This type police powers in any other community who Harold G.Physic 05/31/2019 of judgmental training system enhances is also part of this agreement,with some the understanding of shoot/don't shoot restrictions;mainly the police officer must RESIGNATIONS: None situations and the corresponding use of be on-duty at the time. All violations of force decision making process. the law are covered under the agreement, DECEASED: None including motor vehicle violations.Thus,a The system is capable of supporting training Watertown Police Officer can enforce the of multiple trainees simultaneously,using laws of the Commonwealth in any of the up to eight(8)system-controlled weapons, cities and towns within Middlesex County during judgmental video training,thus that sign this agreement. allowing them to engage in team training. During individual marksmanship training, The department continued its collaboration 70 CIVILIAN PERSONNEL exceptional in identifying suspects. The information pertaining to the cases. CHANGES - 2019 Watertown Police Department continues its association with COPLINK,an The Detective Division also works closely investigative tool,which gives us access With our outside partners in the social multiple data sources including services field to aid and assist people we from mu PROMOTIONS: None P g come in contact with or become aware of identification of previously unknown that may be in need. Helping people with APPOINTMENTS: relationships.This has become an invaluable resource for the addiction and/or other issues is a primary Detective Division. focus not only of the Detective Division Leah M.Kelemen 04/22/2019 but the department as a whole. Joel P.Rocca 12/16/2019 Throughout the year,there was a continued effort to scrutinize reported In addition to their regular investigative con RETIREMENTS: None P duties,members of the detective division crimes. This strategy revealed that many crimes that were reported were unfounded routinely participate in community RESIGNATIONS: None outreach and community policing or false and that many employees committed reported commercial larcenies. initiatives. In 2019,Detectives taught at DECEASED: None the Citizen's Police Academy and hosted a In 2019,the Detective Division "Girl Scout Forensic Class".Detectives are DETECTIVE DIVISION investigated/followed-up numerous cases, regular visitors at the Watertown Senior of these cases approximately 298(-56) Center and Watertown Boy's and Girl's incidents were closed through criminal Club. Members of the Detective Division charges being sought(arrest,warrants, Were actively involved in the department's or summons),determining that the case homeless outreach,Gator Patrol,and"Hi- was unfounded,closed after exhausting Five Friday"at the Watertown Elementary Schools. Detectives also participated all possible leads or at the victim/involved persons request.Several crimes were in"Shop with a Cop"and are actively s involved with the"Whooley Foundation° solved and criminal charges sought,the following cases are a sample of significant F& crimes resulting in criminal prosecution: The Detective Division is comprised of Detectives investigated a string of the Investigative Unit,Licensing Unit, fifteen house breaks into Watertown s Juvenile Unit,Domestic Violence Unit, homes. A multi-department task Drug Unit,Fire/Arson Investigation Unit, force was created and subsequent the Prosecutor's Unit,and the Public investigation lead to the arrest of a Roxbury man,believed to Information Officer. Members of the be responsible for over forty division investigated numerous crimes, housebreaks in the greater Boston initiated investigations,and inspected area. licensed premises.Unit members were Detectives investigated an armed involved in programs for juveniles, I I robbery of a hair salon where an the elderly,the business community undisclosed amount of U.S.Currency and the public. was taken.This investigation resulted in search warrants and an arrest of a The Detective Division has continued to Worcester man. work closely with other area departments, including Federal agencies in the area of In conjunction with the FBI Human drugs,gaming,organized crime,sexual Trafficking Child Exploitation Task assault,financial crimes and firearms. Force,WPD Detectives conducted s where an investigation and sting operation Our detectives attend meetings into illegal massage parlors,which they exchange information with area resulted in multiple arrests(non- detectives.These meetings have provided human trafficking violations). us with valuable information on criminal H r activity in our area and have enabled us Detectives conducted compliance checks of licensed package stores; to establish relationships with detectives all violations were followed up and and agents from various departments and investigated. agencies.The North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council(NEMLEC) Several other crimes involving task force detectives have set up an email domestic violence and sex offenses were investigated;however,we are system where information is shared on a daily basis.This tool has been prohibited by law from releasing 71 PERSONNEL CHANGES In addition to their normal duties,the estimate and may or may not reflect the division also conducted alcohol-related final total numbers.) • Detective Jennifer Connors sweeps aimed at curtailing teenage was assigned to the FBI Human involvement in such activity. Package JUVENILE UNIT Trafficking and Child Exploitation stores,clubs,and restaurants were Task Force and the High-Risk monitored and youths questioned as to During the year 2019,this department Domestic Violence Regional Team. proper identification.The success of these encountered youths for various incidents. • Detective David MacNeil was operations is a result of the educational There were 162 reports generated that inducted into the Vidocq Society efforts of this division directed towards involved juveniles with 8(+4) being (forensic experts and investigators the liquor establishments and the strong arrested and 21 (+6)juveniles summonsed who consult with Police Departments enforcement action by the Watertown to court. on solving cold homicide cases). Licensing Board. • The Division is still working Due to personnel cuts in the division,we understaffed as it is still down one The following is a report from the currently do not have a detective solely position due to budget constraints. Detective Licensing Division for the year assigned to juvenile issues. of 2019 relative to license applications. ( These applications were submitted for DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT - investigation and report.The applications were generated by the Police Department The Domestic Violence(DV)Unit was as well as submitted by the Town established in 1992 and investigates over Manager's Office and the Watertown 200 cases a year. Licensing Board. (Note:the totals are an APPLICATIONS: I Processed I Approved I Denied I Susp/Rev Firearm Applications License to Carry-CL A 133 133 0 2 FID CL C 8 8 0 0 .._ I FID CL D 0 0 0 0 I I TOTAL 141 141 0 2 Alcohol Applications One Day Permits 34 34 0 0 Sunday Closings 0 0 0 0 Special Closing Hours 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 34 34 0 0 Other Applications Auctioneers Special 0 0 0 0 Block Party 17 17 0 0 Constable 4 4 0 0 Entertainment 33 33 0 0 Fair/Carnival 3 3 0 0 Hackney Carriage 3 3 0 0 LICENSING UNIT I Hackney Driver 10 10 0 0 Ice Cream Drivers 2 2 0 0 In order to encourage cooperation I Livery Drivers 7 7 0 0 between the business owners of licensed I Livery Vehicles 8 8 0 0 establishments in the City and the Police Department,with the intent to Motorcycle Ride 1 1 0 0 detect possible violations of the laws and I Outdoor Concert 0 0 0 0 regulations governing licenses,members of I Peddler 4 4 0 0 this unit conducted inspections of various I Raffle&Bazaar 9 9 0 0 licensed establishments during both day I Road Race/Walk-A Thou 7 7 0 0 and night time hours.Any irregularities observed during these inspections were I Solicitor 6 6 0 0 investigated and appropriate action taken I Tag Day 1 1 0 0 whenever deemed necessary. I Texas Hold'em 1 1 0 0 TOTAL 116 116 0 0 72 The DV unit provides legal advice,support Association,Regional Criminal Association of School Resource Officers and assistance to other agencies and Investigation School and with the Massachusetts Juvenile Police victims,with the emphasis being placed on 0 Detective John Bartolomucci-FBI Officers Association prior to taking on this the safety of the victim and prosecution of Hostage Negotiation Training new role. the abuser. 0 Det.Jennifer Connors and Detective Patricia Grady- The Crime Analysis Unit consists of one In 2019 the department investigated Advancing and Supporting Women full time Crime Analysis&Data Integrity (291,-1)domestic related incidents, in Law Enforcement Officer. which resulted in the arrest/summons 0 Detective Sergeant Kenneth Swift of(76,-26)individuals.This department and Detective Patricia Grady- The Information Technology Unit consists also received and processed(124,+13) NEMLEC Detective School of one full time System Administrator restraining orders during this year. (hosted by the Watertown Police position and one full time Technical Department) Services Officer,which was unfilled The DV Officer monitors all domestic during 2019. This position is vacant due related incidents and conducts follow- PROSECUTORS UNIT to attrition in the department and is to be UPS and contacts victims and defendants filled during 2020. when necessary. The DV Officer also The Prosecutor's Unit continues to work attends round-table discussions at on effectively with the Middlesex County The Jail Diversion Program/Clinician is a monthly basis.These meetings are District Attorney's Office. The Prosecutor's contracted to Advocates Inc.and staffed by with representatives from the District Unit was involved in handling over 770 a civilian clinician employed by Advocates Attorney's Office,victim-witness advocates cases in 2019. The 770 cases are tracked through Department of Mental Health and domestic violence officers from from arraignment through adjudication. funding. Anew Advocates Clinician, surrounding cities and towns.The DV Most cases are seen 4-5 times over the Melissa Duarte assumed this role in June Officer also publishes a domestic"Hot course of the year before adjudication. of 2018. Mrs.Duarte received extensive Spots"list in the department's weekly This includes initial arrests,summonses training through Advocates Inc.and bulletin and through our e-mail system, and clerk magistrate hearings and all further training to dovetail her efforts with which keeps officers updated with current juvenile issues.The Prosecutor's office also the Watertown Police Department. domestic related issues within the Town. handles scheduling officers for district court,superior court and juvenile court. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AND TRAINING Prosecutor's office maintains all evidence. COMMUNITY OUTREACH This includes identifying,storing,tracking Detectives attended numerous training and working with the Massachusetts State The School Resource Officers worked to courses throughout the year in specialized Police Lab for testing. It is also responsible build relationships with students,parents areas of law enforcement. Detectives also for the Town of Watertown Drug Take and school staff.These Officers contributed spoke to civic and public organizations on Back Program.The prosecutor's unit to a sense of security amongst the schools the topic of identity fraud,burglaries and continues to attend a regional meeting while providing guidance to students, crime prevention. to discuss best practices for evidence parents and staff.They conducted sensitive maintenance and storage. investigations,they worked proactively In March of 2019,Detectives hosted to divert youths from the criminal justice a prevention strategy roundtable for COMMUNITY AND STAFF system and they served as ombudsmen to Watertown businesses experiencing high DEVELOPMENT DIVISION needed services. volumes of gift card and other frauds. The goal was to work together to prevent and DIVISION STAFFING The School Resource Officers and Sergeant educate the public,especially the elderly assigned to the Community and Staff population,from being victimized. In 2019>the Community and Staff Development Division regularly attended Development Division consisted of one Community Based Justice meetings. This Specialized Training Lieutenant and one Sergeant overseeing meeting is a collaboration between school four sworn officers,a civilian records clerk, personnel,public safety professionals,and • Detective Lieutenant O'Connor- one civilian contractor and volunteer social service providers to help identify Harvard University Kennedy civilian internship positions. at-risk youths and provide them with School of Government,Leadership positive alternatives to steer them away in Homeland Security from crime and violence,and work with The School Resource Officer Unit consists • Detective Sergeant Kenneth Swift- of one officer at the High School and one the administration to assist in obtaining FBI Law Enforcement Executive officer at the Middle School. In August necessary services for students. Development,Supervisory of 2019 Officer Emily Doss was assigned Leadership Institute,Command as the new School Resource Officer at the The School Resource Officers served as Leadership Institute Middle School. Officer Doss underwent active members of the NEMLEC STARS • Detective Kevin McManus and significant training with members of (School Threat and Response System) Detective Jennifer Connors- the school faculty,with the National team which serves school districts in over Narcotic Enforcement Officers sixty communities.Officer Kerry Kelley 73 continued as an Assistant Commander of update and maintain the task force social this unit.The School Resource Officers media presence via its web site:watertown- The Watertown Community Foundation developed and applied expertise in areas cares.com and a Facebook page:facebook/ issued the Department a$1500 grant to of addressing school threats and providing watertown.ma.cares. support the Free Community Narcan much needed services to students. Program for the fourth consecutive year. The Division has continued its work as a This program has enabled the Watertown The Division uses surveys to measure member of the Metro West Collaborative. Police Department to put a life-saving citizen's fear of crime and satisfaction This organization is comprised of agencies drug in the homes of individuals and with the Police Department. The survey from Waltham,Newton,Belmont,Weston, families in need,at no cost. In 2018 also gives citizens an opportunity to make Lexington,Arlington and Watertown. The Narcan distributed through this program, recommendations on how the Department intent of the group is to share information was used on six occasions to save the life of can improve its'quality of service. On among the police agencies and service opioid overdose victims. a quarterly basis, 100 random surveys providers to ensure residents of these are mailed to citizens who have had law communities struggling with an opioid The number of opioid related overdoses enforcement contact with the Department. addiction are receiving timely and effective dropped by almost 50%from the 2018 The Department continues to receive a support to recovery. to the 2019 calendar year. Still,five fatal positive response to the survey. overdoses in 2019 were attributed to opioid As part of the Department's continued use,indicating the need for continued The Division has continued oversight response to the impact of substance use outreach efforts and the distribution of of the Jail Diversion Program and the disorder on our community,the CSD Narcan to those at risk. Advocates'clinician position. The purpose Division implemented a Nasal Narcan of the clinician is to allow the Department program. The department was able to Officers from the Community and Staff to provide better services to citizens who maintain legal authorization from the Development Division continue to assist are experiencing a crisis due to mental Department of Public Health and its the Watertown Public School System health or substance use disorders. The medical director to carry and dispense with their crisis management protocols, program focuses on creating alternatives to Narcan. The department has partnered Officers attend regular meetings with arrest or criminal charges for people whose with the Watertown Health Department School personnel to discuss procedures to criminal behavior is directly due to mental to train all police officers in the proper prevent and mitigate emergency situations illness or substance use disorder. In recent administration of the drug. In 2018 Nasal which could occur on school property. years,a significant effort has been exerted Narcan was successfully used by the police The goal of this crisis management team is to engage community members prior to a department at the scene of 11 overdoses to to provide a safe environment for students crisis stage. save the lives of individuals ranging from and to adequately prepare for a variety of twenty-five to fifty years of age. potential emergencies that could affect The Watertown Police Department joined the Police Assisted Addiction Recovery 2019 OPOID RELATED STATISTICS (33)Opioid Related Overdoses Initiative.This organization has supported (5)Overdoses were fatal(all Watertown residents) the Department through grant funding (11)Narcan uses by Police(6)Narcan uses by family and providing training opportunities *Narcan was used at the scene of 19 overdose mcedents:At some incidents Narcan was used some combination of police,fire and family. that keep us abreast of best practices in response to substance use disorder and BY MONTH specifically the opioid epidemic. January(4) July(7) February(4) August(1) Recognizing that Watertown,like most I March(2) September(4) other communities in the Commonwealth experienced an increase in opioid I April(2) October(2) overdoses in early 2015,the CSD Division May(6) November(0) played a significant role in establishing I June(1) December(5) Watertown's task force W.A.T.E.R.town (Watertown Access to Treatment ACE RANGES Education and Resources). A collaborative 26 effort with several municipal agencies, 27 33 44 42 S0 clergy,and service entities has been 26 33 43 25 38ongoing to enhance public awareness 29 37 4s and prevent unnecessary suffering due 26 37 to substance use disorder. Members of 27 32 31 the Division,in conjunction with the 29 3s task force,work to coordinate regular 26 36 30 community wide awareness meetings. 29 39 Members of the Division have worked to 31 35 30 74 school personnel or property. Department. The events were held in July buyback event resulting in the collection of and August. A Disney movie was played twelve firearms. As a result of these meetings,the at each event. With funding from the ACCREDITATION Watertown Public Schools have continued Watertown Police Foundation,Watertown with the A.L.I.C.E. (Alert-Lockdown- Recreation Department and the As planned,the department underwent a Inform-Counter-Evacuate)approach Watertown Police Department;pizza,snow successful re-accreditation assessment in to active shooter threats. This program cones,popcorn and refreshments were June of 2018 and renewed our accredited empowers teachers and students with more made available. Preceding each movie, status. The department has continued options in response to an armed intruder face painting,games and other activities its review of the department's policies with an emphasis placed on evacuations were organized for attendees. Each event and procedures. Hundreds of pages of rather than solely locking down and drew approximately 300 people. written policy have been carefully combed attempting to hide. A.L.LC.E.Drills have through to ensure that they are up-to- been completed in all public schools with date and consistent with the department's staff and students and will continue on a facility and standards. This process shall routine schedule. , continue to ensure that the policies remain updated and consistent with accreditation Outreach and training in the A.L.I.C.E. standards. A continual effort will be program have been expanded to include required in order for the department several private schools and businesses in to maintain compliance with all three Watertown to include the Atrium School, hundred and twenty-two standards and be the Jewish Community Day School,the re-accredited in 2021. Beacon School,St James School,Perkins School for the Blind,EFGB(French School of Greater Boston),Boys&Girls Cops and Rec Family Movie Nights in July Club,Watertown Town Hall personnel, and August 2019 , Advocates Inc.,United Electric,the Arsenal Mall,Tufts Health,Care Group The CSD Division continued its outreach I Parmenter,Athena Health and Tarveda at the annual Faire on the Square. Therapuetics. Residents were provided with information regarding opiate assistance,our outreach OTHER COMMUNITY POLICING activities and immigration information. PROGRAMS We also conducted a free bike raffle for 4 Watertown youth. During the Summer of 2019,the CSD Successful re-accreditation assessment Division collaborated with the Recreation The CSD Division and the Recreation June 2018 Department to coordinate street hockey Department continued the Cops&Rec and basketball athletic leagues. The"Cops afterschool program at the Watertown DEPARTMENT TRAINING &Rec"basketball and street hockey games Middle School. This program gave were held on Tuesday and Wednesday police officers an opportunity to interact The department ensured that its officers evenings through the summer months. with students while playing dodgeball, attained the legislated 40-hour minimum Watertown children ages eight through basketball,floor hockey and flag tag mandatory annual training requirement thirteen participated. football after school on Wednesdays and by contracting with the Lowell Police Fridays throughout the school year. In-Service academy to provide in-service training to all Watertown officers. In The Division has continued its efforts accordance with accreditation standards, in support of the Kingian Nonviolence the department ensures all members community training. In conjunction with are further prepared for their roles Watertown School faculty and students, by coordinating training on eighteen Officers provided instruction at a two-day additional topics. The department J Kingian Nonviolence course held at the continued its production of internal Watertown Police Department. Principles trainings which were incorporated into from the Kingian Nonviolence curriculum the department's various software have also been shared with all members of technology mediums(i.e.PMAM Training the Watertown Police Department through and Digital Headquarters information Cops and Rec Athletics-Summer 2019 annual training on the prevention of share program)to enhance and go beyond biased policing. state mandated training. The Division continued its collaboration with the Recreation Department to hold On June 22,d of 2019 the Department The department also modified its firearm two"Family Movie Night"events at the collaborated with the Middlesex County training regimen. By breaking the typical park to the rear of the Watertown Police Sheriff's Department to coordinate a gun 8-hour training session into smaller two- 75 hour blocks the department was able to sessions in the following areas:street undergo recertification training ahead of qualify its officers in the various firearms drugs,drug interdiction vehicle stops, deployment. The training was completed (i.e.Glock 40 pistols,AR15 rifles and evidence collection and preservation, successfully and was funded through the less-lethal shotguns)while minimizing community policing,ALICE/school safety, State 911 Department. overtime expenditures. active shooter response,legal updates,fair and impartial policing,sexual harassment As part of the 911 upgrade process,the Effective July V,2012,state regulations and many other types of trainings. department expanded its E911 service require that all 911 answering points to Watertown by accepting 911 cellular begin following Emergency Medical Early in 2019 the CSD Division conducted calls. Previously,911 cell calls would be Dispatch(EMD)procedures. EMD research into the practices of agencies received by Massachusetts State Police and allows the 911 call-taker to provide life- across the Commonwealth and the then routed to dispatch. This switchover saving instructions to the caller over the history of use of force incidents in our will improve response time to emergency telephone increasing the chance of survival community. It was determined that the events. In addition,in December of 2019 and reducing the severity of injuries while incorporation of Axon's"Taser 7"into our we began our 911 enhancements to accept the patient waits for emergency personnel Department's use of force options would text-to-911 features. to arrive on scene. The department has pose a significant benefit to officers and contracted with Armstrong Ambulance arrestees alike. Statistics available through The department went live with its new Service to provide EMD support for the Executive Office of Public Safety website design in December of 2017 and medical 911 calls. Under this contract indicate the majority of police agencies continues to train personnel in it use Armstrong handles the medical call in the Commonwealth have adopted and roll out content changes. However, while WPD civilian dispatchers deploy the use of Tasers in recent years. These in 2019,we hope to gain additional IT police and fire assets to the scene of the statistics indicate the Taser has served as a support help and actively engage in several emergency. key de-escalation tool,resulting in fewer projects for our social media applications, physical confrontations between Officers Also,effective July I`t,2012 all 911 call- and arrestees. In January of 2019 eight In February of 2019 the IT Unit replaced takers must receive 16 hours of State members of the Department were certified the department's aging Wi-Fi system 911 approved training per year. The as instructors in the use of Axon's"Taser to accommodate additional users from department's Training Division has been 7". The necessary IT infrastructure was the events that occur in the Community working tirelessly to ensure that all of these addressed and several Taser units were Room. The new Wi-Fi system replaced new requirements are met. acquired. By June of 2019,all sworn the existing Wi-Fi access points with next Officers were trained in the use of the generation equipment with extended All members of the department underwent Axon Taser 7 and all members of the range and improved speed. The Wi- training to reinforce understanding of Patrol Division carry this weapon system. Fi firewall was also replaced with new the"Response to Active Threats"policy. equipment to improve overall security of This training was coordinated by the INTERNSHIP PROGRAM the Wi-Fi network. In addition,the new CSD Division and two members of the Wi-Fi system is now managed entirely by department who have served with the The college internship program continued WPD IT staff and we no longer require NEMLEC SWAT team for over ten years. successfully in 2019 with a total of 3 interns contract with a private tech company for The curriculum included reinforcement of going through the program by the end of maintenance,thereby saving money. de-escalation tactics,reinforcement of the the year. The Department has partnered key components of the Incident Command with Northeastern University,UMass In June of 2019,the IT Unit replaced the System,a review of the evolution on Boston,Westfield State University and other department's off-site emergency backup response to"active shooter"scenarios, area colleges to greatly expand its internship equipment with new higher capacity tactics to help enhance officer's safety and program. College students interested in network attached storage so that critical instruction on the A.L.LC.E.program to a law enforcement career are carefully data can remain protected in the event dovetail with the training received by the selected to work with the department, of catastrophic physical system failure or schools and businesses in Watertown. under the guidance of the Community& cyber-attacks on PD infrastructure. Staff Development Division. These interns In September of 2019 the Watertown are unpaid and help augment many of In the Summer of 2019,the IT Unit Police Department hosted Imam Fenni of the department's endeavors while gaining migrated the department over to the new the Islamic Society of Boston and Father important knowledge and insight into the mobile data system. The Windows 10 Arakel Aljalian of St.James Church. Imam law enforcement profession. machines were deployed in all marked Fenni and Father Aljalian spoke before the department vehicles. The new units majority of the Department's members in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT are faster than the previous generation two training sessions designed to enhance and are now on the newest operating an understanding for the Muslim and In September of 2017,the department system to be in compliance with CJIS/FBI Armenian cultures. successfully completed its transition to rules. The new terminals also allow for the new 911 system managed by General the integration of new voice recognition In addition to the aforementioned training, Dynamics. As a result of this transition technology that was not possible with the various officers have also attended training all 911 trained staff were required to older units. 76 Also,in the Summer of 2019,WPD IT the operational life of the server and gain is to serve Watertown's citizens through assisted with the setup and deployment further functionality from the Microsoft a cooperative effort and to protect their of the Taser 7 units. This required the SharePoint system. property through enforcement of laws installation of charging stations and unit and highly visible deterrent activities.The programming. The CSD Division as a Also,at the end of 2019,WPD IT in officers of the Patrol Division represent whole took on the deployment angle of coordination with the Traffic Division, the department's first response to all policy development,IT and training. began researching E-Citations. This would emergencies and most calls for service. augment,rather than replace,the hand In 2019,the department was able to fill In September of 2019,the IT Unit worked written Civil Motor Vehicle citation books three existing openings by hiring Officers with AdTech to upgrade the AV systems of currently in place. A grant for the required Kevin Rooney,Frank Forde and Casey the dispatch center using State 911 grant equipment is being applied for. DallaCosta. for equipment. The upgrade allowed for the inclusion of improved AV connections Throughout 2019,the WPD IT unit along During 2019,the Patrol Division to the main dispatch screen since newer with the Fire Department and DPW, responded to 26,667 calls for service and/ computers no longer support the older continued long term planning of the town's or motor vehicle stops.These call-initiated connections that have been present since first responder radio network. Much of investigations and events resulted in the station was constructed. Plans are in our efforts faced uncertainty due to the 302 arrests,86 persons being placed in progress for repeating the AV upgrade effects of FirstNet and the process faced Protective Custody and 376 summonses in the other meeting rooms to improve delays. being issued.These numbers do not reflect compatibility for public events and all of the officer-initiated contacts made department trainings if funding allows. The First Responder Network Authority by patrol officers during the course of (FirstNet)of the United States was created routine patrol. Officers also responded to On September 16th,2019 CJIS conducted under the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job 197 calls involving mental health issues. an on-site Audit of the Watertown Police Creation Act of 2012(MCTRJCA)as an Officers also responded to 33 opioid Department. This audit investigated the independent authority within the National related overdoses. This does not take into department's compliance with CJIS/FBI Telecommunications and Information account overdoses by other drugs. rules&regulations regarding protected Administration(NTIA). To create CORI records. The audit covers handling FirstNet,the T-Band radio frequency Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division of criminal record information,secure range will be auctioned off,which is the was also placed in the enforcement of storage of data,protection of our IT radio frequency group of Watertown and traffic regulations in keeping with the goal environment,record accuracy,record many other major cities/towns across the of moving traffic safely and efficiently on completeness,record validations and country,including Boston PD and Boston the streets of Watertown.Officers and department training. As a result of the Area Police Emergency Radio Network equipment were assigned to monitor and audit we were found to be in compliance. (BAPERN). FirstNet was created as a enforce traffic rules and orders when result of the 9/11 Commission findings necessary in keeping with this goal. In late 2019,the WPD IT Unit began to improve Public Safety interoperability. updating department computers to However,the Boston area already has an Officers were also assigned to"hot spots" Windows 10 and replacing their hard excellent interoperability plan in place for enforcement.These locations are where drives. This will improve the life span of through BAPERN,which will effectively be a large number of accidents or violations our current machines with little expense dismantled if the frequency range is sold. occur,or where there are numerous to the town and allow for the machines complaints by citizens. to maintain secure operations until Based on pushback from major metro the devices reach hardware end of life. police/fire agencies across the country, Patrols were adjusted during the course This process was delayed as WPD IT is the sale of the T-Band is hoped to fail, of the year to address increased activity dependent on a town owned domain With that in mind,Police/Fire/DPW due to crime trends,holidays,special controller which requires replacement in have come together to plan the future events,and recreational events at parks order to be compatible with Windows 10. radio infrastructure of the three critical and playgrounds.Patrols were increased Users not affected by the compatibility departments based off our current T-Band during peak shopping periods in the issue had their desktop computers frequencies. This has resulted in hiring a business districts of Watertown.This was upgraded to Windows 10,while the consultant to help us identify radio needs, accomplished by using motor patrol,foot remaining machines will be upgraded in plan our network design and help oversee patrol,and the use of motorcycles and February 2020 when the new Domain the eventual construction. bicycles. The Patrol Division works in Controller is installed by Town IT. concert with other divisions in the Police BUREAU OF FIELD Department and outside public and private At the end of 2019,the IT Unit worked OPERATIONS agencies within the area to accomplish with a private contractor to begin updating the objective of providing the most the department's intranet server used PATROL DIVISION effective deployment of personnel possible. for internal information sharing. By Computer data is analyzed to assist in the updating the server's operating system The primary mission of the Patrol Division deployment of police officers to areas in and hard drives,we will be able to extend need of police attention. 77 The Patrol Division,as well as the entire Police Department,is committed to dr Community Policing.One of the goals of Community Policing is to build a partnership between the police and the community,encouraging interaction t between the two so that we can solve community problems together.This _ partnership also allows the community to let the police know what concerns they have and which issues they feel are important and would like addressed. Officers receive training in Community Policing and are encouraged to increase NEMLEC RRT Unit Off Rick Munger and their interaction with the citizens on their Of.Mark Leitner. respective patrol routes.Officers are also relieved of their assignment for a portion Of.David Cobe with an electric police In 2019 the following NEMLEC units were of their shift to work with the community mountain bike. called upon the number of times listed on various issues and problems. below; NORTH EASTERN When Chief Lawn was appointed Chief MASSACHUSETTS LAW SWAT 9 Call Outs of Police,one of his first priorities and ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL RRT 5 Call Outs changes he made was bringing back Motorcycle 16 Call Outs communitypolicing programs, Chief (N.E.M.L.E.C.) P g P g STARS 2 Call Outs Lawn is committed to these programs and improving upon the close relationship the department has built with the community. "eM�Ec PUBLIC SAFETY I�'' ♦1'' DISPATCHERS In 2019,the department once again offered MWIf} � a Citizen's Police Academy to its'residents. This ten-week program"Understanding through Education"is designed to educate residents about what their police do and The Watertown Police Department why they do it. Residents also get to continues its membership and meet many officers during the class commitment with the North Eastern and both get to know each other. The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council department and its officers also get to learn (NEMLEC).NEMLEC is a group of 61 what issues the residents see as important. cities and towns that share resources. • This is all intended to bring about a closer These NEMLEC cities and towns have a working relationship. combined SWAT Team(Special Weapons and Tactics),RRT Team(Regional There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers that answered over The department is continuing its use of Response Team),a School Threat calls f 2019. mountain bikes for officers. This allows Assessment Response team(STARS)and The dispatchers answwerer a alll calls for o them the ability to access locations a a motorcycle unit that will respond to assistance for both the Watertown Fire Department and Police Department. police vehicle cannot navigate and makes any member community on a moment's officers more approachable by its residents, notice.NEMLEC Motor Cycle Unit, The dispatchers come under the Patrol rather than being in a car where residents RRT&SWAT teams train monthly and Division the Police Department.They may be reluctant to approach and interact are on call to NEMLEC communities are the first point of contact for all citizens requesting assistance or directions from with officers. to assist with emergency situations. In the past,Watertown Police Officers either department.The dispatchers answer all E 911 calls,which totaled 6,897 calls in assigned to these units,assisted the Boston Police Department with security 2019 and are responsible for dispatching for the Democratic National Convention, all fire apparatus and ambulances when Boston Red Sox World Series games and required.They also dispatch all police parades. They also assisted Boston Police cars to service and emergency calls. with Patriots Super Bowl Parades.The These dispatchers are also required to RRT officers have also participated in two make contact with the Registry of Motor Presidential Inauguration security details Vehicles to obtain and check license and in Washington D.0 registration status vehicle information and confirm warrants on wanted individuals. 78 TRAFFIC DIVISION The Traffic Division is responsible for the or Get Pulled Over"mobilizations to Detail Office. The Detail Office consists target and reduce drunk driving and one of one officer who is responsible for `Distracted Driver'mobilization focused scheduling details and overtimes, on people texting while driving. billing companies and collecting money * owed. This Officer also covers routes In the Year 2019,the department issued _ .4 during personnel shortages,conducts the following motor vehicle citations: community policing activities and is available to respond to emergency TRAFFIC situations as needed. 23,989 Parking citations The Traffic Division supervises one full 6,618 Total moving citations time and one part-time civilian parking 0 enforcement officers. These civilian 2019 Data positions allow police officers to dedicate their time to other police duties. 6,930 Citations Between January and December 96 Arrests 2019,the Traffic Division conducted 239 Criminal Complaints Motorcycle officers Officer Charles Samios surveys,studied speed and traffic flows, 2268 Civil Fines and Officer Rod Mendez at NEMLEC Unit and conducted investigations for the 4326 Warnings training. Watertown Traffic Commission.This 46 OUI: information was used by the Traffic • 24 OUI Liquor Motorcycle officers Off.Charles Samios Commission in their determination for the • 13 OUI Liquor 2nd Offense and Off.Rod Mendez at NEMLEC addition,replacement,or deletion of traffic • 1 OUI Liquor 3rd Offense Unit training signs,rules and regulations. • 0 OUI Liquor 4th Offense • 8 OUI Drugs In 2019 the Watertown Police Department The Traffic Division has three portable 79 Suspended/Revoked Licenses Traffic Division conducted traffic RADAR speed display signs. These signs 124 Operating W/O License enforcement activities throughout the are portable speed feedback units that Town with three patrol officers assigned to display the target vehicle speed on a Y x 362 Major Accidents and 671 Minor this division. 3'display window. In addition to speed Accidents measurement,these trailers also measure The Traffic Division has two patrol cars traffic volume. The reports generated by Major Accident Include: and four Harley Davidson motorcycles these radar units are used to aid the Traffic Commission in their efforts as well as to • 236 MV in transport assigned to it.Officers operating these motorcycles attended either forty hours determine the level of traffic compliance 02 Collision with another movable in articular areas. The speed signs have object of instruction at the Boston Police p P g Motorcycle Training Academy,the been effective tools in reducing vehicle 060 Collision with Parked Vehicle M.B.TA.Motorcycle Training Academy speeds in problem areas.The Traffic & 7 Collision with Curb or an eighty-hour course sponsored by the Division also uses a portable electronic a3 Collision with Tree Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement variable message sign to display important 06 Collison with Utility Pole Council(NEMLEC). traffic and safety information to motorists. 07 Collision with pole or support • 0 Collision with median barrier The Traffic Division has a Commercial The Traffic Division also supervises 0 Collision with Ditch Vehicle Enforcement Unit.This unit twenty-one full time and three alternate 19 Collision with Pedestrian increases the safety of the motoring school crossing guards.These supervisors 15 Collision with unknown/fixed public and contributes to maintaining are responsible for traffic control and object the integrity of the town roadways by the safe passage of school children and 5 Collision with Bicyclist inspecting commercial vehicles and their families in and around the public schools. Other Non-Collision 1 drivers for safety,equipment,and weight 1 Other compliance.This unit consists of one In 2019,The Traffic Division received officer who is trained and certified by $12,000 in Grants from the Executive *One fatal pedestrian accident the U.S.Department of Transportation Office of Public Safety and The Governor's (D.O.T.)as a federal motor carrier Highway Safety Bureau to conduct one inspector.This officer is also trained "Click it or Ticket"mobilization that and certified by the U.S.Department of allowed the department to conduct high Transportation to conduct inspections of visibility enforcement in an effort to commercial vehicles carrying increase seat belt usage. The Department Hazardous Materials. also participated in two"Drive Sober 79 mid 1990's. Then in 2019,Chief Lawn recognized the value of having a K-9 once Project Safe, Summer again. The department applied for and was awarded a grant from the Stanton M" Foundation. The Stanton Foundation paid for the K-9 and all associated costs for a specified period of time after which 7 the town must agree to maintain the K-9 for an additional specified period of time. The K-9 is trained in"tracking"(following scents)obedience,crowd control,and apprehension techniques to name a few. _ The K-9 is also trained to detect hidden -y narcotics and other drugs 1 � V From left to right;Newton Capt.Dennis Dowling Waltham Capt.Jeffrey Rodley,State Police Lt.Anthony Dear, Watertown Chief Michael Lawn and Capt.Raymond Dupuis. Lt.Anthony Dear of the Massachusetts Bike Path is safer for all to enjoy. State Police,Brighton Barracks, approached the police departments of Newton,Waltham and Watertown with an idea to set up a Task Force to patrol along the walking/bike path bordering - x _ the Charles River and traveling through -' each of the respective towns.Each of the above departments eagerly joined in. Every night each department pooled I resources and sent personnel to ride on a"Gator"together with officers from the other departments. - Almost immediately its value was seen.An arrest was made of a sexual assault suspect, Watertown Police K-9 Unit • people using drugs openly were relocated In 1960,the Watertown Police department and at least one person in an active overdose was saved.This does not include became one of the first departments in the value of the visibility of police along the area and possibly the State to have the route to deter crime and make people a K-9 Unit. These dogs quickly became who use the path feel safe.Countless important members of the department as contacts with the homeless who live along well as the Watertown Community. They the path were made and efforts to assist were able to effectively fight crime along them with their needs were made. alongside their handlers while endearing themselves and becoming a part of their This Task Force has brought all four handler's family. departments closer together on a personal and professional level. The Charles River Due to budget issues and other factors Watertown Police K-9 Off.Andrew Civetti the K-9 Unit was no longer used in the and K-9 Kato 80 Community Policing is a major focus of disrupt a subject's central nervous system the Watertown Police Department. It is by means of deploying battery powered our belief that continuing to implement electrical energy sufficient to cause a K-9 Unit would serve as a way to uncontrolled muscle contraction strengthen our bond with the citizens and override an individual's voluntary we are sworn to protect. When the motor responses. department previously had a K-9 Unit, the officers and their partners would put on demonstrations for community organizations,school children and at other special events so the residents could see what a highly trained team and effective tool this unit was for the department and the Town. These demonstrations also serve to break down barriers between our citizens and the police;allowing citizens to connect with the police on a personal level. In 2019,the police department made the TASER decision to allow officers to carry TASERS. These defensive tools are an additional asset that an officer may deploy while still avoiding using deadly force. The TASER is deployed to persuade the suspect not to continue his/her negative actions and protecting the officer or any victim from having to defend themselves by using force and possibly getting injured. Electronic Control Device(Also Known as E.C.D.or Taser):The Taser 7 is designed to 81 FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE and EMERGENCY INCIDENT more fire apparatus,the officer in charge RESPONSE:The Watertown Fire at the scene orders additional resources FEES COLLECTED Department responded to reported fires to reinforce the initial fire attack and and emergency calls for assistance during complete the first alarm assignment. Smoke detector inspections . . .$26,480.00 2019. A summary of those incidents and These additional or greater alarms bring Copies of departmental reports ...$225.00 estimated property losses as compiled by additional engine companies and aerial Required Permits for product storage,or the Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: ladder companies to the fire location. regulated activities....... . . . .$17,450.00 Annual fees for connection to master fire Fire/Explosion........ . . . . . .... . . . . . 42 MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE FROM alarm boxes............. . . . .$20,020.00 Overpressure Rupture . . . . . . ...... . . . . 2 OTHER GREATER BOSTON FIRE Tank Truck Inspections... . . . . ...$280.00 Rescue Calls ......... . . . . . ....... 3281 DEPARTMENTS AND MUTUAL Quarterly Inspections .... . . . . ..... $420 Hazardous Condition . . . . . . ........ 258 AID RESPONSE TO OTHER Total Fees Collected...... . . . .$653015.00 Service Calls ......... . . . . . ....... 1635 Watertown firefighters responded to four multiple alarm fires in 2019. The location Good Intent Call...... . . . . . ........ 134 of the fires and the dates of the incidents are as follows: False Call............ . . . . . ........ 762 Severe Weather/Natural Disaster...... . 4 Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: Number of Special Type/Complaint . . . . ......... 52 Alarms: Total Number of Emergency Responses for January 18 111 School Street Household Goods, the Year 2019: ........ . . . . . .... . . . 6170 Sales,repairs 2 May 9 65 Galen Street Restaurant 2 Coverage Assignment/Mutual Aid . . . . 23 June 23 51 Quimby Street Multifamily dwelling 2 ANNUAL APPARATUS RESPONSE November 2 1 Grove Street Business Office 2 FOR 2019: Central Fire Station(Station 1),99 Main Street: COMMUNITIES INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED Engine 1.......... . . . . . .... . . . 1808 BY FIRE APPARATUS Ladder 1.......... . . . . . .... . . . 1555 The Watertown Fire Department thanks East Watertown Fire Station(Station 2), the,Belmont,Cambridge,Newton,and Oil burner inspections.... . . . . ....... 52 564 Mount Auburn Street: Waltham fire departments for providing Smoke detector inspections . . . ...... 662 Engine 2.......... . . . . . ....... 1907 fire scene response and fire station Inspections conducted quarterly: Ladder 2.......... . . . . . ........ 874 coverage during 2019 when all Watertown Day care facilities....... . . . . ....... 32 Fire Rescue 1 ...... . . . . . ........ 637 firefighters units were engaged in fire Public and private schools . . . ....... 76 North Watertown Fire Station(Station 3), suppression activities. Community residences.. . . . . ....... 20 270 Orchard Street: Nursing care facilities ... . . . . ........ 4 Engine 3.......... . . . . . ....... 1302 The Fire Department responded to other Handicapped workshops . . . . ....... 16 Fire Medic I....... . . . . . ....... 2312 municipalities in Greater Boston several Motels&Hotels........ . . . . ........ 8 times in 2019,under the established Note:some incidents require response Metrofire District mutual aid assistance FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES of more than one unit to the scene of the agreement.These responses were to fires EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE emergency. reported near the boundary between Watertown and an adjacent community, The Fire Department has provided MULTIPLE-ALARM FIRES IN 2019: directly to the fire to assist with firefighting emergency medical care and efforts,or to fire station coverage transportation for citizens in Watertown The Fire Department responded to many assignments during major fires in other since 1975. The department has 16 calls for structure and dwelling fires during cities and towns. firefighters who are certified paramedics, the year. The initial response to such calls 69 firefighters who are certified emergency is by two engine companies and an aerial ESTIMATED PROPERTY LOSSES IN medical technicians.The remaining ladder company,under the command of 2019: firefighting personnel are qualified to state the deputy fire chief on duty. This initial- standards as medical First Responders. alarm response is usually sufficient to Building and structure fires . . .. $897,000 confine and extinguish the fire. However, All members of the department certify when conditions require the response of annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation 82 (CPR)skills.The department's engine emergency medical region which provides Senior SAFE funds allowed the Watertown companies and ladder companies are also oversight for ALS activity in Fire Department to make regular monthly equipped to handle medical emergencies. the Greater Boston area. On-going visits to the Watertown Senior Center to The closest available engine company clinical supervision and quality assurance meet and discuss fire and life safety topics is dispatched with the Fire Medic 1 to is provided in conjunction with the that affect older adults.The grant also medical assistance calls. Aerial ladder South Middlesex and North Suburban allows for in home visits where smoke companies are sent to the emergency scene EMS consortiums. and carbon monoxide alarms are installed when their specialized rescue skills or where necessary.Seniors are also provided equipment is needed. with a fire extinguisher and valuable • information to make their home safer. Firefighters who are either Emergency Medical Technicians or Medical First { Responders are also trained on the use of the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. a . These defibrillators have been carried on the Fire Rescue/ambulance,as well as - the first-responding engine companies and aerial ladder companies,for several years. The fire department upgraded their defibrillators during 2019 to newer models with enhanced features.The fire department added a stationary defibrillator in the lobby of Fire Headquarters in 2004.Watertown was one of the first communities in the Greater FIRE DEPARTMENT AROUND Boston area to have these life-saving units THE TOWN available for early response to emergency medical incidents. In January members of the Fire On February 7,2017,the Watertown Department participated in the Bfit first Fire Department upgraded their S.A.F.E.AND SENIOR SAFE responder challenge at the TD Garden ambulance service from Basic Life PROGRAMS to support the 100 Club.The 100 Club Support to Advanced Life Support, provides support to families of first staffed with firefighter/paramedics.With In 2019 the Watertown Fire Department responders who died in the line of duty. this upgrade the citizens and visitors of reintroduced themselves into formalized Watertown will have earlier access to fire education for students and seniors. ALS provided by members of their fire With funds from the state's S.A.EE. department.Medic 1 boasts several pieces (Student Awareness of Fire Education) of specialized life saving equipment to be grant members of the fire department were used by paramedics when necessary.Zoll able to visit each elementary school to cardiac monitors allow paramedics to provide valuable fire and life safety lessons read heart rhythms and better diagnose to each of the third grade classrooms. i patients.The LUCAS Auto-pulse provides quality consistent compressions while responders provide ventilation, intravenous medication,and prepare for transport when a patient is found pulse less. In addition to specialized equipment, paramedics are able to administer medications and practice skills which On March 17,2019,the second EMT-Basics cannot. 1 anniversary of Firefighter Joseph Toscano's line of duty death,department personnel Medical direction for Watertown � gathered at the corner of Bigelow and Advanced Life Support activity is provided i Merrifield for a moment of silence.Several by the South Middlesex Emergency town officials and members of the public Medical Services Consortium through were also in attendance. the Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients are treated and transported,in the Watertown Fire Department ambulance,within protocols and guidelines provided by the 83 I will be used for a variety of missions rFF? Tow* including,but not limited to,pre-fire planning,inspections,search and rescue, • • fireground situational awareness,damage rOSLJ assessment and fire investigation.FF Mele • 1 was appointed as the second member of the drone team in November 2019. r� On April 13,2019 the department remembered the Line of Duty Death of _ Firefighter Charles Morrill who died on The Fire Department participated in the April 13, 1959 while battling an attic fire 2019 Memorial Day Parade. at the former East Junior High School at 341 Mt.Auburn Street.All on duty R ' members along with many off duty members and FF Morrill's family attended - this moment of silence to remember the �� SEPTEMBER 11,2019—Patriot Day sacrifice FF Morrill made for the citizens of Watertown. The Fire Department participated in a September l It'ceremony to commemorate r. the 18t'anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,2001,and the subsequent losses suffered at the World Trade Center, a` the Pentagon,and in Pennsylvania. On June 9,2019 Watertown Fire Apparatus at the Main Street fire station Department celebrated Mass at the and the firefighters on duty followed a plan f n recommended h Fir hi f' o eve is b the e Chiefs' s Church of St Patrick for Firefightery Memorial Sunday.The Mass is to Association of Massachusetts and the remember and honor all those who Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. have served as members of the The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347 Watertown Fire Department. Honor Guard participated. Off duty members of the department were invited to attend,and many did so. 1r � . � O In September,the Fire Prevention Bureau s i staffed a table at Watertown's annual Faire - on the Square event.Many of the town', � --� citizens were present.Information was provided on smoke and carbon monoxide In May 2019 members of the Fire alarms and home escape planning. To conclude Fire Prevention Week in Department participated in joint training On September 10,2018 WFD put a DJI October,the fire department hosted an open house.The community was with the Watertown Police Department Inspire 1 Small unmanned aerial system welcomed at Fire Headquarters to explore on ASHER(active shooter/Hostile Event known as Drone 1 into service.Drone our tools and trucks,take tours of the Response). 84 station,see a jaws-of-life demonstration, effective Sunday,May 19,2019 and take home valuable information on how to stay safe in their homes.Coffee and — Retirements: donuts were provided by Dunkin Donuts _ INK and the Riverside Management Group. - Captain David A Melanson will be retired Pizza was provided by Papa Gino's. from the Fire Department on May 2, 2019.Captain Melanson was appointed a Firefighter on April 10, 1986. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on August 16, 1990,and to Captain on July i PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES in 2019 15, 1993. He has served as the department Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll made Staff Service Officer since September 7, the following appointments during the 2000.He retires after serving the Fire year,in order to fill vacancies within the Department and the Town of Watertown Fire Department. for more than 33 years. Appointments: Firefighter Stephen J.Caira will be retired Mr.Ryan J.Hoey as firefighter effective from the Fire Department on July 16,2019. April 7,2019. Firefighter Caira was appointed a Firefighter on April 14, 1988. He Mr.Patrick M.McManus as a firefighter retires after serving the Fire Department effective June 23,2019. and the Town of Watertown for more than 31 years. Mr.George P.Black as a firefighter Members of the Watertown Fire effective June 23,2019. Awards: Department participated in The Whooley Foundation's annual Toy drive to help local Mr.Jake W.Louro as a firefighter The Massachusetts Fire Service families in need during the holiday season. effective September 8,2019. Commission has established the Massachusetts Fire Service Award Mr.Michael A.Lanzo as a firefighter Program to recognize firefighters who have effective October 6,2019. served their department and community for 20 or more years.There is a certificate "' ,• and distinctive uniform emblem to denote _ length of service in five-year increments. . 1 The emblem is approved for wear above the right pocket of the dress uniform t` m blouse or shirt. The Department is pleased to join with the Fire Service Commission and the State Fire Marshal in recognizing _._ the following members of the Watertown Fire Department,based upon their completed service as of December 31, 2019,as recipients of the Awards: Also in 2019 The Watertown Fire Promotions: 40-Year Award: Department continued its part in O2X Captain Ryan A.Nicholson has been No awards this year Human Performance:Tactical Athlete promoted to Permanent Deputy Fire Chief Training&Education.All of WFD's effective January 27,2019. 35-Year Award: firefighters had an opportunity to have No awards this year a body composition analysis done to Firefighter Harry N.Walsh has been improve their health and wellness.This promoted to Permanent Fire Lieutenant 30-Year Award: program is part of a larger departmental effective January 27,2019. Firefighter Paul Locker effort to improve our health and safety so that we can better serve our community. Temporary Fire Captain Brian T.Donovan 25-Year Award: is promoted to Permanent Fire Captain Lieutenant John Baccari effective Sunday,May 19,2019 20-Year Award: Temporary Lieutenant Michael J.Ciulla is No awards this year promoted to Permanent Fire Lieutenant Service Award Program: 85 In 2006,the Department instituted a In Memory of Our Departed Comrades was appointed to the Watertown Fire Service Award Program in order to in 2019: Department on September 21,1961. He recognize the efforts of members of the was retired on August 15,1980 after Department in the performance of their Retired Fire Chief Paul E McCaffrey serving more than 19 years of dedicated duties. died on Sunday February 24,2019 from service to the department and to the Town occupational cancer. Chief McCaffrey of Watertown. was appointed to the Watertown Fire Letter of Commendation: Department on December 24, 1964. He The Fire Department mourns Firefighter Shane T.Gleason was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant their passing. on March 29,1973,to Captain on October 12, 1978 and assume the duties of Deputy Company Citation Award: Fire Chief on November 6, 1986. On Deputy Chief Thomas P.McManus April 30, 1987 he was appointed as the Captain Paul R.Bourque fifth Chief of Department in the history Lieutenant Chad R.Wheaton of the Watertown Fire Department. He Firefighter Shane T.Gleason was retired on July 9,2003 after serving Firefighter Patrick J.Carritte as Chief of Department for more than 16 Firefighter Taylor L.Davis years and more than 38 years of dedicated Firefighter Kevin W.MacDonald service to the department and to the Firefighter Scott M.Trombly Town of Watertown Firefighter Anthony M.Caruso Firefighter Andrew E.Vega Retired Firefighter David J.Cugini Firefighter Cory E Donahue died on July 1,2019.Firefighter Cugini 86 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The current practice in Massachusetts and essential to the community's ability to respond to transportation emergencies involving hazardous other states is to designate what were formerly emergencies that can and do occur. materials.Transportation modes are shipment known as municipal"Civil Defense"agencies as by rail,highway,maritime vessel,aircraft "Emergency Management"organizations.The The revised Emergency Management Plan for and pipeline. At about the same time,the Town official responsible for the Emergency \\Tatertown provides a framework wherein Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Response Management Department is known as the"local the community can plan and perform their Team concept was developed. There are now emergency management director". Following respective emergency functions during a disaster six Regional Hazardous Materials Response the establishment of FEMA,the Federal or emergency situation on the local,state or teams established,and available to respond to Emergency Management Agency,states have national level. any community in the state. Team members generally followed suit. In Massachusetts,the are career firefighters from fire departments Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency became The Comprehensive Emergency Management throughout Massachusetts. Team members are the Massachusetts Emergency Management Plan combines the four phases of emergency certified as hazard materials technicians after Agency. MEMA has encouraged cities and management: completing a 160-hour training course. Team towns in Massachusetts to adopt the"emergency members complete a minimum of 80 hours management"designations.This practice reflects 1. Mitieation: Those activities that eliminate recurrent training annually. The Town's current the realization that community preparedness or reduce the probability of disaster; hazardous materials plan calls for the response under civil defense guidelines has evolved to of the Mass.HazMat Regional Response Team emergency preparedness and management 2. Preparedness:Those activities which when circumstances dictate. efforts during and following natural and governments,organizations,and man-made emergency events. Those include individuals develop to save lives and Although the designated members of hurricanes,winter storms,hazardous materials minimize damage; Watertowns LEPC do not often convene incidents,and now,unfortunately,terrorism 3. Response:Those activities which prevent formally,the members nonetheless meet incidents. Both FEMA and MEMA also loss of lives and property and provide regularly as part of the Town Manager's staff. recognize that municipalities deal with these emergency assistance;and emergencies through the efforts of their existing They work together at incidents when and as public safety,public works and public services 4. Recovery:Those short and long term necessary,and communicate with one another departments. Cities and towns maintain their activities that return all systems to normal as necessary. usual municipal operating structure,and can or improved standards. request needed state and federal resources The plan was written in accordance with existing The Town became a member of the Mystic through contact with MEMA area and state federal,state and local statues.Department Regional Emergency Planning Council. The headquarters. MEMA considers the point Council is comprised of the following towns; of-contact official to be the local emergency heads assigned a responsibility under the plan Arlington,Burlington,Chelsea,Everett, management director. were directed by the town manager to develop Lexington,Lynn,Lynnfield,Malden,Medford, implementing procedures for each department,be Melrose,Nahant,North Reading,Reading, carried out. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES describing how response functions will available Revere,Salem,Saugus,Somerville,Stoneham, copy of the CEM Plan is available Wakefield,Winchester,Winthrop,Woburn and the Town Clerk in the Administration Building, In Watertown the fire chief is currently for review during business hours at the Office g. Watertown. Additionally,the city of Peabody the emergency management director. The , has applied for membership. The regional Fire Department principal account clerk council meets regularly with a goal of assisting performs necessary emergency management COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS member communities in times of emergency/ clerical assignments.The projects and clerical Watertown has a designated(uncertified)Local disaster by a sharing of resources. assignments in 2019 included: Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC), and a current Comprehensive Emergency Because of increased emphasis on homeland • Maintaining the town's Comprehensive Management Plan Watertown would be eligible security and emergency planning,town . Emergency Management Plan(CEM officials have participated in several meetings, Plan), for federal or state assistance,financial or conferences and seminars during 2019. otherwise,in case of an emergency or disaster. • Annual hazardous materials information The local emergency management management relating to SARA(Superfund Watertown established an LEPC in 1988,as director attended monthly Emergency Amendment and Reauthorization Act of required. The LEPC included the town manager Management Directors meetings held 1986)Title III requirements, (as chairperson),the police and fire chiefs,the at MEMA Region 1 Headquarters in DPW superintendent,the health director,and Tewksbur • Clerical support for Local Emergency the planning director. The committee also y Planning Committee records and the included"emergency planning coordinators"of The Board of Health has developed plans required Hazardous Materials Response facilities that were required to report amounts to initiate and staff Emergency Dispensing Plan annual review, of certain hazardous materials if stored or used Sites(EDS)in Watertown. In order to • Other FEMA and Mass.Emergency at their sites. The LEPC was required to develop facilitate activating these sites,a special Management Agency state and area a hazardous response plan,and did so.There medical equipment trailer was purchased headquarters clerical tasks,which require is a requirement for the plan to be reviewed to carry supplies needed to stock these attention. annually by members of the LEPC. The Town sites. does so. Annually in March,the Town receives CEM PLAN "Tier Two"inventories from facilities required National Incident Management System to report the presence of certain hazardous (NIMS)training was continued and Every community in Nlassachusetts has a materials during the previous year. Those completed by required departments,in Every community in Massachusetts has a reports are incorporated into an annual update, compliance with the NIMS Program. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan now known as Section Five:Hazardous Materials, The Town will continue to seek any appropriate (CEM Plan). The CEM Plan is updated annually, of the CEM Plan. grants for training and equipment relating to and is subject to a major revision on a five- emergency preparedness that may become year cycle. Maintaining a current CEM Plan is The original focus of the LEPC was to be on available through federal or state sources. 87 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Department of Community Department applied for and managed Granting Authority(SPGA)for Special Development&Planning(Department) a$250,000 grant from the Stanton Permit(SP)and Special Permit with Site was created through a vote of the Town Foundation for the design and Plan Review(SP/SR)petitions within the Council in August 1982. The Department installation of a dog park at Filippello Pleasant Street Corridor District(PSCD) has several offices that support the Park.This process was integrated and for Master Plan Special Permits Department's efforts including the into a redesign and larger park within the Regional Mixed Use District Building/Inspectional Services Office, improvement project for the east end (RMUD),as well as certain"by right" the Conservation and Preservation of the park. development proposals subject to Site Plan Office,the Planning Office,the Zoning Review in additional zoning districts. The Office,and the Commanders Mansion. In addition,a community process was Planning Board also reviews and makes Within the Department,there are several carried out to create an updated Master recommendations on petitions for which boards,commissions and committees Plan for Arsenal Park.Ultimately, the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Special that include the Planning Board,Zoning the Conservation Commission(who Permit Granting Authority. The Planning Board of Appeals,Historical Commission, has care and custody of the park) Board reviews proposed amendments to Conservation Commission,Historic adopted the Master Plan concept with a the Watertown Zoning Ordinance(WZO) District Commission,Bicycle and recommendation to move forward to 25% and makes recommendations on those Pedestrian Committee,and Watertown design plans for their review and approval. amendments to the Town Council. Housing Partnership,. Each entity is accorded professional and support services Zoning Amendments:Staff developed During 2019 the Planning Board reviewed by Department employees. The aim of zoning amendments for limiting mass and numerous residential and commercial integrating these related agencies is to height of residential accessory structures, development projects. The Planning improve communication and coordination affordable requirements in the Assisted Board reviewed two petitions within the and to provide services more efficiently to Living Overlay,rules for the removal of PSCD,six petitions in the RMUD and the community. ledge,and analyzed a request for a Zoning provided recommendations on 24 other Map Amendment on Galen Street. With petitions to the Zoning Board of Appeals The Department Staff also serves as a adult use Marijuana applications starting, in accordance with the provisions of member of the Watertown Transportation a set of rules and process was developed at M.G.L.c.40A and the Watertown Zoning Management Association(WTMA), the request of the Town Council. Short- Ordinance(WZO).In addition,three MAPC Inner Core Committee,MAPC term rental ordinance were drafted and projects withdrew after public hearings legislative committee,as representative subsequent regulations were also drafted, had been held. to the MBTA Advisory Board,the with Town Council committee review Massachusetts Association of Planning continued into 2020. The Arsenal Street Corridor and Pleasant Directors,the Mystic River Watershed Street remained the focus points for Municipal Subcommittee,member of the Arsenal Yards Master Plan Phase 4& redevelopment in 2019. Projects of note regional HOME Consortium,Continuum Amendment: In May and June,2018, included the approval of an additional of Care,MassPort Community Advisory the Planning Board reviewed a request phase of redevelopment of the Arsenal Committee,and attends Metropolitan for Phase 4 of the Arsenal Yards Yards,and a modification of uses in the Planning Organization(MPO)meetings Master Plan. This phase consists of previously approved first phase. The to promote Watertown's efforts to have 3 buildings,C,D and E-2 with retail Planning Board approved two mixed-use Transportation Improvement Program and residential units. In addition, projects on Pleasant Street. (TIP)projects funded.In addition,the the Planning Board approved an Director serves as a member of the School Amendment to the Master Plan The Planning Board also completed the Building Committee which is focused on to allow Lab and Research and process of establishing regulations for renovations/rebuilding of the elementary Development uses as an option in Recreational Marijuana establishments. schools and high school. addition to office/commercial/retail Planning staff consists of Steve Magoon, for the second floor and mezzanine of Community Development&Planning A summary report of the Department's Building A. Director/Assistant Town Manager, major accomplishments for calendar year Ingrid Marchesano,Clerk to the 2019 is as follows: PLANNING BOARD Planning Board,Gideon Schreiber,AICP, Senior Planner,Andrea Adams,Senior • Open Space Planning: The The Planning Board is the Special Permit Planner,Laura Wiener,AICP,Senior 88 Transportation Planner. architects,landscapers,planners,artists, this will slow down going into 2020. and residents exploring opportunities HOUSING-WATERTOWN HOUSING for public art.Copies are online at www. On-line permitting and payment for PARTNERSHIP and HOME PROGRAM watertownpublicartsandculture.wordpress. residential building permits,electric and com and in the Library. plumbing/gas permits was introduced The Watertown Housing Partnership in May 2019 and has been a very (WHP)oversees housing policy and The Town also received a DLTA Grant popular choice for many contractors and programs,the Affordable Housing Fund, from MAPC to create a public Art Master homeowners. We hope to transition to as well as the Towns inclusionary zoning Plan. Work is just beginning on this effort. credit card payments for all permitting provisions of the Affordable Housing during 2020. requirements of section 5.07 of the INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS WZO. The Partnership also oversees the During December,we were able to add administration of the HOME program, which brings federal dollars into Watertown to expand affordable housing opportunities. ` The Housing Partnership continued to consider ways to change Watertowns ,'��,�' .��,j Inclusionary Zoning requirements to have Assisted and Independent Living facilities contribute units or cash-in-lieu payments towards Affordable Housing. This effort culminated in October with passage of several amendments to Section 5.07 that require Independent and Assisted Living facility to contribute affordable housing. The Housing Partnership continued to WPACK play an active role in the negotiation Watertown Public Arts & Culture Kit of Affordable Housing Agreements for A Resource Guide to Exploring Opportunities for Public Art multifamily residential developments. The Partnership is comprised of Fred Reynolds(Chair),Brian Costello (Executive Director of the Watertown Housing Authority),Clifford Cook,Torey Just as the previous year,2019 a part-time staff member to assist with Dean,David Leon,and Helen Oliver. continued to be a very busy year for processing the large volume of permit Staff support was provided by Andrea Inspectional Services. applications,requests for information and Adams,Senior Planner. financial transactions.Domenica Puleo Work at Arsenal Yards is moving at a swift is an excellent addition to our staff and WATERTOWN PUBLIC ARTS& pace and Building C,D and F are well on her contributions to the office will help us CULTURE their way. The garage at Building B2,Gap, navigate the coming year. Old Navy and Chipotle finished up and The Watertown Public Arts&Culture other fit outs for tenant spaces in Buildings Our staff has worked hard,met the Committee is a citizen-initiated group that A,B and E are continuing.Peter spends challenges and has continued to provide supports the creation of public art and the on average 2-3 hours a day on site and outstanding service to residents,business integration of art and the ideas of artists the Wiring and Plumbing/Gas Inspectors owners and contractors in Town. We into the public space for the benefit of the average 5+Inspections weekly(each base anticipate another busy year in 2020 with people of Watertown. The Group includes building consists of a General Contractor the ongoing work at Arsenal Yards,the Aramais Andonian,Barbara Epstein,Janet and as many as 5 sub-contractors and each School projects, 101-103 Morse Street, Jameson,Ingrid Marchesano,Deborah tenant is typically the same). 650 Pleasant,the continuation of 530-550 Peterson,and Barbara Ruskin. Pleasant and 385 Pleasant as well as the rest In addition,there were other very active of the projects coming our way. Working with the Department of commercial projects in town;65 Grove St, Planning and Community Development 330-350 Pleasant,60 Howard,385 Pleasant, this year the Watertown Public Arts 311 Arsenal,550 Arsenal,480 Arsenal,80 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING and Culture Committee created the Elm,9 Galen,480 Pleasant to name a few. Watertown Public Arts&Culture 0 Parking Management Plan. Overseen Kit,WPACK,as a resource for town As anticipated,residential projects continue by the Department of Community departments,developers of properties, at a very fast pace and we see no indication Development and Planning,a Parking 89 TOWN PERMITS ISSUED • Building Permits Issued 1411 • Occupancy Permits 75 • Sign Permits *Included with Building Permits • Certificates of Inspection(Alcoholic/Day Care/Schools/Restaurant) 107 • Trench Permits *Included with Building Permits • Inspections 500+ Total Fees Collected $3,826,459.00 • Building Fees Collected $3,042,228.00 • Electrical Fees Collected $ 460,200.00 • Plumbing/Gas Fees Collected $ 75,064.00 • Other Fees $ 248,967.00 Total Estimated Cost of Construction $203,135,796.00 • Town owned property(no fees collected) $ 250,000 (+/-) (Library,DPW,WHS) Total New Residential 265 units • Single-family 0 • Two-family 8(16 units) • Multi-family 3(249 units) Total Raze 14 • Residential 7 • Non-residential 2 • Garage 5 INSPECTOR OF WIRES • Permits Issued 767 • Inspections/Re-inspections 1550+/- Total Electrical Fees Collected $460,200 Total Meetings Consultations&information with Town Residents On-going daily Electrical Inspectors Continuing Education 12(1 per month) PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR • Plumbing Permits Issued 537 • Gas Permits Issued 417 2019 Monthly Permit Fees • Inspections/Re-inspections 1600+/- Sxxmu'ai TOTAL PLUMBING/GAS FEES COLLECTED $76,064 $800,000.00 SIw,W0.00 Total Meetings $0�IX10� Consultations&information with Town Residents On-going daily S500,000.00 Plumbing Inspectors continuing education 12(1 per month) $400,000.00 53N),000.00 $200,000.00 S100 0$0.00 0CD 2019 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED F ELECTRIC 2019 Monthly Building Permits Issued 1 r,0 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 ��S" 1 ti1Q pZ` �,,o° oyc 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 90 riders,and people of all ages and abilities. Attention will be given �. to the pedestrian environment in 'y J Coolidge Square,by adding street r S.t ti furniture,plantings,and improved � lighting. Design plans were submitted to MassDOT for their review and r comments. ` ;� t • Transportation Demand Management. f The Department is responsible for monitoring the commitments made by developers to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicle trips to i a their sites. For the second year since inception of this program,developers - reported on the number of cars :.� parked,and the number of people Management Plan that focused on and maintenance of MBTA bus who walk,bike or take transit to their Watertown Square and Coolidge improvements along Mt.Auburn sites. The goal is that no more than Square commercial districts was Street.A Bus Priority Lane was 54%or residents,and 60%of workers, adopted by the Town Council, installed,allowing buses to bypass should drive by themselves to work. and will result in upgraded meter traffic between Cottage Street in technology in the coming year. Watertown and Fresh Pond Parkway BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN Other recommendations included in Cambridge.Combined Queue- COMMITTEE changing rates and time limits to Jump and Right-turn-on-red lanes at encourage better management of Walnut Street and School Street allow The Bike-Ped Committee works to parking demand,better signage to the bus to proceed quickly through promote non-motorized transportation direct drivers to municipal lots,and those intersections.More than half in Watertown.They actively encourage enhancing access to the business the people using Mt.Auburn Street residents to bike and walk because those districts for bikes and pedestrians.The during peak hours are riding the bus. modes are cleaner,healthier and can recommendations will support local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.The help reduce congestion.The Committee businesses by improving availability of Town began developing a Bicycle and seeks to remove barriers to walking and parking for customers. Pedestrian Plan,to identify policies biking,and to expand both commuting • Lime Bike. The dock less bike share that can support active transportation, and recreational paths for walkers and company Lime Bike had a second such as improving crossings at busy cyclists,allowing a reduced dependence successful season in Watertown, intersections,and adding bike lanes on automobiles.Staff support is provided adding electric bikes to the bike that connect the neighborhoods to by Laura Wiener,Senior Transportation sharing system.More than 17,000 main roads. Planner. rides were taken over 2 seasons.Lime • Belmont Street. Watertown DPW bikes will not be returning in 2020, and Community Development and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. In 2019 because Lime is no longer offering Planning are working with the City of the Committee worked closely with dock less bike share. The Department Cambridge as they rebuild Belmont the Department on the Bicycle and is looking into both docked bike share Street between Mt.Auburn Street Pedestrian Plan. They assisted in (Blue Bikes)and scooters for future and Francis Street. The street is in choosing the consultant,and will meet seasons. Known as micro-mobility, Cambridge and the sidewalk is in with them throughout the process to both forms of transportation are Watertown. give feedback and direction. highly efficient,and are better for Shuttles. The Department applied for Community Outreach. Members reducing congestion and improving a grant from MassDOT Workforce participated in a number of air quality compared to vehicles. Development Program to support a community events including"Get • Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. commuter shuttle from the western Out Your Bike"during Bay State The Department of Conservation end of Pleasant Street to Watertown Bike Week,the Farmers'Market, and Recreation(DCR)continued Square and Harvard Square. The and Faire in the Square.The Board construction of the second phase of shuttle will be open to all residents regularly collaborates with Live the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway, and employees who live and work Well Watertown,to help promote which will connect Watertown's along Pleasant St. community health,and increase Community Path to Fresh Pond and • Mt.Auburn Street Complete Streets public awareness of the Town's path/ beyond,adding an important link to Project. Planning continues on trail network.In addition,a newsletter the regional bicycle network. Mt.Auburn Street,to transform collaboration with Live Well • Bus Prioritization. Watertown worked it into a Complete Street,serving Watertown is underway. with Cambridge on implementation drivers,bicyclists,pedestrians,transit Sidewalk accessibility. The Committee 91 discussed ongoing accessibility hearing process,including plans,staff $1,250 and zero(0)Affordable issues,including snow shoveling and reports,applicant submittal information, Housing Reviews. sidewalk clearance. architectural documents,community • Development Review. The Committee meeting and public hearing dates. The Zoning Staff attended eleven(11) reviewed a number of development Imbedded in the notifications are links to Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. projects through their participation each document submitted for a petition. in the Site Plan Review Developers' Noteworthy petitions: 101-103 Morse Conference. The Office continues to provide friendly Street-this historic mill building was face-to-face information;printed approved for 37 residential units after ZONING&CODE ENFORCEMENT brochures explaining the Ordinances having two prior attempts withdrawn. OFFICE and how to calculate measurements for Also, 101 North Beacon Street was determining whether or not a project approved for the redevelopment of 28 The Zoning and Code Enforcement Office meets the requirements of the Ordinance, residential units and 164-166 Main Street provides education and enforcement of the as well as providing this information on was approved for mixed use,5-story Town's Ordinances. The office promotes the Town's webpage for ease of use by building with one commercial unit and 34 and works to maintain Watertown as a residents,contractors and businesses. residential units. safe and desirable place to live and work. The Zoning and Code Enforcement 2.Provide technical expertise by 3.Improve the permitting software Office is committed to administering fair supporting the Town Council and allowing permits to be tracked, and unbiased resolve of code violations, its various Boards,Commissions, inspected and granted in a timely and provide public information,assist and Committees with reports and efficient manner. the general public with meeting their recommendations for consideration at residential and business goals,coordinate public hearing. In addition,provide The Zoning Office and Code Enforcement and review development proposals for orientation and introduction to all new Office is responsible for reviewing all conformance with the Town's Zoning board members regarding roles and development and building permits to Ordinance and serve as staff to the Zoning responsibilities. ensure conformance with the Watertown Board of Appeals. Zoning Ordinance and/or identifying the In 2019,the Zoning Board of Appeals appropriate permit/relief process to obtain Performance Measures (ZBA)had five(5)full members: such permits. The Zoning Office and Code Melissa M.SantucciRozzi,David Ferris, Enforcement Office reviewed all applicable The Zoning and Code Enforcement Office Christopher Heep,John Gannon,and Kelly Building Permits and Occupancy permits. (Office)consists of three(3)positions:the Donato;plus two(2)alternate members, Clerk to the Zoning Board of Appeals,the Michael Brangwynne and Francis Goyes The office continues to use the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Code Flor.Support Staff include Louise Civetti, PeopleForms software from PeopleGIS to Enforcement Officer. Clerk to the Board and Michael Mena, track Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Zoning Enforcement Officer. Board Cases(Special Permit,Finding, The Town of Watertown established the Variance,Appeal),Code Enforcement following performance goals and measures During 2019,the ZBA heard and/or Cases,Driveway Approvals,and Requests which are applicable to the Zoning and acted on 32 petitions in accordance with for Information. Code Enforcement Office. the provisions of M.G.L.c.40A and the Watertown Zoning Ordinance(WZO). The Zoning and Code Enforcement Office 1.To improve community access to The petitions included twelve(12)Special reviewed 42 driveway plans for proposed Zoning Office information by providing Permit Applications;seventeen(17) driveway extensions and/or new driveway essential Department content to the Special Permit Finding Applications; approvals in 2019 compared to 36 in 2018. Town's website and to continuously one(1)Variance Applications;zero(0) maintain and update that information. Telecommunications Act(TCA)Variance The Zoning Officer also reviewed 42 sign Application; two(2)Amendment to applications in 2019 as compared to 45 The Zoning and Code Enforcement Special Permits;zero(0)Amendment sign applications in 2018. Office has continuously provided all to Special Permit Finding and three(3) Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Appeals to the Determination of the Zoning and Code Enforcement notices,agendas,and reports on the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Several of Town's website in accordance with State the petitions were for the same applicant. In addition to the above,the Zoning and and Local statutory requirements. The Code Enforcement Office entered 475 new Office continues to update project Total fees collected for all 2019 petitions: code compliance cases into the new People submittals on the"Petitions/Cases for $22,645,an increase over the 2018 Forms tracking system which consisted Zoning Relief"webpage,which lists all collected fees at$14,665. of both complaint driven and proactive projects seeking relief from the Watertown enforcement through daily Zoning Ordinances and provides updates In addition,the Zoning Office collected neighborhood patrolling. on the project's milestones through fees for five(5)Developer's Conferences the development review and public (also known as Site Plan Review)totaling Enforcement activity primary centered on: 92 directory of the layout for the material 1. Front Yard Parking Current Operation of the Office of which includes a collection of applications, 2. Installation or alteration of driveways Conservation and Preservation copies of ordinances,and design guidelines without permits that correlate with the business of each 3. Unregistered vehicles on private In order to serve the town and support commission. property the residents throughout the transition of 4. Vegetation overgrowth this office,a coordination team model was Additional material was recently designed 5. Unpermitted residential units developed and put into effect. After nearly and added to assist residents and visitors 6. Snow and ice removal from the two years of transition,the office continues with research tips for the properties of sidewalk for commercial properties to function using a separate intake and the town.A fair amount of educational tracking system for each one of the material can be found on the table along Of the above enforcement activity,457 of Commissions operating out of the office. with flyers for new and upcoming town the 475 compliance cases were resolved events that are related to operation of the during the same year(96.2%compliance The intake and tracking systems were office. rate).A total of$5,200 in fines have developed by,and continue to be managed been paid,out of$19,025 issued. Code by Susan Jenness,Part Time Office CONSERVATION COMMISSION Enforcement inspections totaled 1,046 for Assistant,under the supervision of Steve the year. Magoon.Gideon Schreiber,the Towns Members of the Conservation Senior Planner serves as a member of the Commission in 2019 The Office continues to be proactive Historic Preservation Coordination Team. Leo G.Martin-Chairperson with notifying the community of the Laurel Schwab,Senior Environmental Maria P.Rose-Vice Chair town's codes through the Town's Tax Bill Planner-Conservation Agent serves as a Charles C.Bering-Member Newsletter,the Town's Website`Notify Me' member of the Conservation Commission Patrick Fairbairn Ph.D-Member system,and targeted flyers and mailers. Coordination Team. Jamie O'Connell-Member Colleen Egan-Member CONSERVATION,HISTORICAL Reconfigurations to the Space in the Office PRESERVATION of Conservation and Preservation Laurel Schwab was welcomed as the new Conservation Agent by members of the In 2018,it was reported that the Office of In the summer of 2019,Gideon Schreiber Commission on her first day of work at the Conservation and Historic Preservation relocated his office from the Planning September 11,2019 meeting. was undergoing a process of transition Department,into the suite long known in that impacted the office at the level the Administration Building as the Office Colleen Egan was welcomed by members of operations. Part of the transition of Conservation and Preservation. At of the Commission as a new member at process resulted in operating without a that time,Gideon joined the space that the November 6,2019 meeting. permanent Conservation Agent over a has been occupied by Susan Jenness over period of a significant number of months. the last 5 plus years.In September,Laurel Vacancy/Term: Seven Members,Three Steve Magoon,Director of Community Schwab was welcomed into the suite when Year Term,Established April 11, 1966 Development and Planning and Assistant she assumed her new position as Senior Description:Conservation Commission Town Manager served as the Acting Environmental Planner for the town. acts on all petitions relating to Conservation Agent over this time,while Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40, also serving as the Preservation Agent. In the late fall of 2019,a new Resident Section 8C,the Wetlands Ordinance,and Resource Center was set up outside of other matters relating to the conservation In September of 2019,the Town welcomed the office to assist residents looking for protection and enhancement of watershed, Laurel Schwab,Senior Environmental guidance bringing new business forward open space,passive recreational,and Planner who was hired to fill the role of into each one of the commissions served natural resource areas. the Conservation Agent on a permanent by the office. The Resident Resource Center basis. While Magoon was relieved of is available to all and accessible even on the REGULATORY BUSINESS OF THE the duties of Conservation Agent upon rare occasion when no one is in the office CONSERVATION COMMISSION Schwab's arrival,he continues to serve as to speak with. the Acting Preservation Agent to date. Notices of Intent Visitors to the Resident Resource Center It was also reported in 2018,that will find signs posted with the names of Notice of Intent-On July 17,2019 the the position of the Tree Warden was each of the board members posted on Conservation Commission held a public reorganized over to the Department of the wall with information about the role meeting on the Notice of Intent filed by Public Works. and scope of the commission,along with the Town for the renovations at 555 Rear directions on how to apply to become a Arsenal St.submitted for the project This annual report contains information member for those interested in becoming providing improved park facilities at about the business of the Conservation involved at that level. the existing Arsenal Park which is a 13.7 Commission,Historical Commission and acre park situated on the former the Historic District Commission. A flyer is available that serves as a Arsenal Grounds,for all phases of 93 construction taking place within the located throughout the town.Winners the Mt.Auburn Cemetery Board. He 200 ft.Riverfront Area. received their choice of a National explained that the letter was written to Audubon's Field Guide to New England, strongly support the purchase of the The Conservation Commission voted to or in the alternative Rose offered one Cemetery property on Grove St.by issue an order of conditions at the close of copy of The Charles River Canoe and Buckingham,Brown and Nichols as it the meeting on July 17,2019. Kayak Guide to any individual who had would add greenspace to the Town,and a preference. The winners of this year's because it would prevent the adverse Requests for modification on Orders of contest were Maxine Barrios,Kate Coyne, impacts of more development.Members of Conditions Michael Schade,Dave Harrison,and Peter the commission voted to accept the letter DelTredici. as a collective process. Request for Review to Modify Plans-485 &615 Arsenal Street-Arsenal Yards—DEP Fairbairn organized a questionnaire for Updates on new business #321-0165,WWO 17-2 was reviewed-a visitors at the faire to rate in the order request for part of a site redevelopment of importance for areas the commission Community Preservation Act Committee project,for work proposed within the should focus their time and attention on. (CPC)Updates-Vice Chair Rose who also 200-foot Riverfront Area and Watertown A summary report of the questionnaire sits on the CPC began making regular 150-foot Buffer Zone to the Charles River. along with the rating system by Fairbairn monthly updates in 2019 during the The amendment was needed to change can be viewed below Conservation Commission meetings, the alignment of the walk-way up from providing details of the progress being Greenough Blvd.,and to add the dog Data Compiled from the Faire on the made by the recently formed committee. park on the top portion of the infiltration Square Questionnaire returns At the close of the year Rose informed gallery with a minimal increase of square the Conservation Commission that CPC footage in the 200 foot buffer.Applicant: All twelve items received at least one members had discussed the possibility of Andrew J.Copelotti,Boylston Properties top-five ranking. Items ranged in points holding tours to educate CPC members scored from a high of 33 down to 2. The and the public about Watertown's Hidden After the public hearing at the April five top-ranked items thus calculated are Wetlands and Uplands. meeting,members of the Commission the following: voted unanimously to accept the proposed Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness plans to add the dog park. 1. Climate Change Preparedness- 33 Program Updates-At the October Points meeting,Schwab reported the Municipal Request for Review to Modify Plans 2. Acquisition of Public Open Space- 28 Vulnerability Preparedness(MVP) —Order of Condition(DEP#321-0163. Points Program kicked off with consultants WWO 16-02)at 330-350 Pleasant St. 3. Anti-pollution advocacy(e.g.air, Kim Lundgren Associates(KLA). She allowing the relocation of one transformer water,soil,sound,light)- 25 Points explained the program should be wrapped pad to within the 200 ft.Riverfront Area 4. Storm water management(e.g. up by May so that the Town would be and 100/150 ft.Buffer Zone.Owner promotion of rain gardens,on site eligible to apply for MVP action grant applicant:World Realty&Development, ground water recharge)- 14 Points money upon the completion of the MVP LTD.John P.Rockwood,EcoTec,Inc. 5. Animal Management(e.g.habitat process. improvements for fox/weasel/ A unanimous vote was reached by the coyote; bees/butterflies;Charles River GSA Site Updates-Schwab reported at Commission to allow the modification to Fishery)- 13 Points the October meeting,that she,Martin, relocate the transformer based on the list Rose,and State Representative Hecht and of conditions established by Martin. Comment Letters by Conservation members of DCR staff were able to arrange Commission a tour of the former GSA site. The site visit Non-Regulatory Business of the was initiated in response to complaints Conservation Commission 85 Walnut St.-At the November that were made of some litter being sighted meeting a discussion was held about the in the area that abuts the condominiums Faire on the Square redevelopment project at 85 Walnut St. along Coolidge Ave.The litter that which proposes a linear structure to the had been complained about was seen For the second year in a row,the north and south of Arsenal Street,which mostly between two parallel fences and Conservation Commission made a also includes expansion of a parking area looked to be old,consisting of some tires significant appearance at the Faire on on a multilevel parking garage. and some litter that amounts to a couple the Square on September 28,2019. The bags of trash. day was spent discussing,sharing and Members of the Commission voted disseminating information about the unanimously to send a comment letter to While visiting the site that day,Schwab conservation initiatives taking place in the developers of the project. also noticed the Wetland area had grown Watertown. in nicely and that the capped area was BB&N purchase of site-Martin updated also a nice expansive lawn,but where A contest was developed by Martin that the Commission that he had written a no digging could occur.She noted that invited participants to name all the ponds letter to be sent to Mr.David Barnett of invasive species were spotted along the 94 southern edge of the site in the area on places of historic or archeological by the Historical Commission. that carries water to the Charles River, value;provide advocacy,advice and and that she planned to follow up with recommendation for the preservation, 0 41 Paul St-Found preferably DCR management to find out what rehabilitation and development of historic preserved-A 12 month Demolition could be done. properties and locations;and for the Delay set to expire January 10,2020 purpose of protecting such places,make was imposed. Bee City USA Presentation Updates- recommendation that any such place be 0 63 Forest St.-Found preferably Pam Phillips who is a 20 year resident of certified as an historical landmark. preserved-While the structure was Watertown and a long-time member of found to be preferably preserved the Watertown Citizens for Peace,Justice REGULATORY BUSINESS OF THE members of the Historical and the Environment appeared before the HITORICAL COMMISSION Commission voted not to impose a commission at the December meeting to delay. speak about the Watertown becoming a 16 applications for the demolition 0 14 Cottage St.-Found preferably member of the Bee City USA program. of buildings older than 50 years of preserved-A 12 month Demolition The program is a national network made age were forwarded by the Building Delay set to expire on June 13,2020 up of towns and cities that have agreed Inspectors Office,to the Office of Historic was imposed. to take steps to become pollinator friendly, Preservation for a review by the Historical 0 70 Beechwood Ave.-Found and are willing to meet the requirements Commission in 2019. preferably preserved-A 12 month of the national network. Phillips said she delay set to expire on June 13,2020 contacted the CC because many of the The buildings on these sites were either was imposed. best plants for bees and other pollinator condemned by the Building Inspector 0 74 Fitchburg St.-Found Preferably species can be found in and around before a public meeting before the HC,or Preserved-On February 21,2019, wetlands which is the jurisdiction they were reviewed by the HC and voted a"Stop Work Order"was issued of the commission. on after a public hearing. After each public by the Building Inspector when it hearing,the buildings were determined was reported by neighbors that the After Philip's presentation,the board to be either not preferably preserved,or building appeared to have been voted to explore what would need to be preferably preserved. When the buildings demolished. It was determined by accomplished in order for Watertown were found preferably preserved,in some the town that the demolition had to become a member of Bee City USA. instances a demolition delay was invoked occurred beyond the degree of O'Connell agreed to research and outline upon the building and site. the permit issued by the Building all the requirements of the program,and to Inspector for this building over 50 drop in on occasional Bees for Watertown Condemned Buildings years of age. meetings and keep her colleagues informed about future developments. Of the 16 Applications for Demolition Preferablv Preserved-The owner filed forwarded to the Historical Commission Application for Demolition and was By the close of 2019,members of the for review in 2019,2 of the buildings were required to appear at a public hearing CC agreed to take action on some of the condemned by the Building Inspector. before the Historical Commission on requirements that would ecologically October 10,2019. The building was voted enhance the environment of the town for 0 7-9 Sexton St.-Single family preferably preserved at which point a 2 bees,and other pollinator species while the structure behind a story home- year delay was automatically invoked per requirements continue to be explored. condemned the Demolition Delay Ordinance. • 100 Lexington St.-Garage- HISTORICAL COMMISSION condemned Restored to the Decree it is no longer a demolition-A new request seeking to Members of the 2019 Historical Not Preferably Preserved appear before the commission was filed Commission by counsel along with new plans to restore • 19 Loomis Ave. the building to the degree it was no longer Elisabeth H.Loukas,Chair 165 Dexter Ave. a demolition. After a public hearing and David J.Russo,Jr., Vice Chair 0 81 Bromfield Ave. discussion to review the new submittals, Marilynne K.Roach,Member 0 16 Waltham St. the HC drafted a set of special conditions Susan Steele,Member 0 42-44 Brimmer St, to add to the proposal,and then voted the Thomas Malone,Member • 101 N.Beacon St. new proposal was now sufficient to restore Joseph Panto,Member 0 276 Westminster Ave. the building to the degree it was no longer Matthew Walter,Member 0 38 Bradshaw St. a demolition. • 35 Purvis St. Historical Commission The foundation is allowed to be reolaced- Preferably Preserved The owner soon realized that the Vacancy/Term: Seven Members,Three foundation had deteriorated and no longer Year term,Town Manager Appointed Of the 16 Applications for Demolition,five met standards safe enough to build upon. Description: Conducting research structures were voted preferably preserved After public comments and discussion,the 95 HC voted to allow the owner to demolish $65 a property owner can purchase a 9" the foundation and build a new one in the x I I"oval plaque,identifying the age, By the close of 2019,the Manager's Office exact same foot print. original owner,and the architect/builder of reported to be interviewing several new their property for display. 15 plaques were candidates for potential membership early Non-Regulatory Business of the commissioned in 2019 and to date there in 2020. Historical Commission are about188 historic plaques that were purchased through the program. Each Historic District Commission Community Preservation plaque application received is researched Act Committee by Russo who has become known for Vacancy/Term: Seven Members,3 Year writing letters to homeowners when he Term,Town Council Approval Susan Steele was selected as the Historical discovers a notable history of the home Description: The purpose of the Commission member for a seat on the that warrants passing down. commission is to safe guard the education, Community Preservation Act Committee cultural,economic and general welfare of (CPC).Throughout 2019,she made Historical Preservation Awards 2019 the public throughout the preservation regular reports to the HC about the and protection of distinctive characteristics progress being made by the CPC. After two years of back to back robust of buildings of Historic or architectural Historic Preservation Awards in 2017 and significance and to encourage growth, Historical Restoration of Resources in 2018,the HC experienced a low return for development or improvements. the Town nominations in 2019. This prompted them Also to affect and accomplish the to cancel the annual awards ceremony for protection,enhancement and perpetuation At the April Historical Commission the spring,and to hold the nominations of such improvements and features meeting in 2019,the HC voted to support received in 2019 to be considered for the and of districts which represent or a letter written by Russo. The letter was awards in 2020. reflect elements of Watertown's unique written to support the Mount Auburn cultural,social,economic,political and Cemetery in their application At the April meeting,members of the architectural history. to Massachusetts Historical Commission commission discussed feedback received (MHC),to be considered for grant during the nominations process that led Regulatory Business for the Historic funds for improvements to the exterior them to believe the nomination process District Commission of Story Chapel. needed updating and simplification. Applications for Proposed Projects in the Recoenition Letter from Massachusetts Members of the Historical Commission Historic District Historical Commission(MHC) urge anyone interested in participating in the awards in 2020 do so.The updated In 2019,there were 15 Applications filed In April of 2019 a letter was received in the nomination packages will become available proposing projects in the Historic District. Office of Historic Preservation from Peter as soon as February of 2020.Save the Stott of the Preservation Planning Division date flyers and notices will be circulated Of those 15 applications,9 were proposed of the Office of the MHC. The letter was as soon as a new date has been set for the projects that would require a Certificate written in appreciation for work done ceremony. of Non-Applicability involving routine by Russo for submitting a continuation maintenance with in kind materials,or sheet to MHC,documenting additional The Historical Commission is looking in some cases,for hanging temporary historical properties in Watertown, forward to celebrating the architectural banners for a specific short period of time. Waltham and Newton over the course and historical heritage of Watertown in the of the year. spring of 2020. Of those 15 applications,4 proposed work that would require a Certificate WATERTOWN HISTORIC PLAQUE WATERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT of Appropriateness and would require a PROGRAM APPLICATION COMMISSION full hearing before the Commission for permitting to proceed. The one remaining Members application would require a Certificate of Hardship. Walter B.Fuller House Harvey Steiner,Chair Charles C.Donkin.Arch. Linda Sternberg,Vice Chair Of those 15 applications,one for a Jonathan Merin,Architect Member Certificate of Appropriateness was 1912 Elizabeth Hayes,Realtor Member dismissed and a Certificate of Hardship was Petr Kuzmic,Member filed in its place. Watertown Historical Commission Historic District Commission Members Applications for Certificates of Non- Applicability-Temporary Signage Over the last year,Peter Kuzmic who was a • 111 Mt.Auburn St-Redeemer The Commission has continued the resident appointee stepped down from his Fellowship-Easter Services Banner Watertown Historic Plaque Program. For duties on the Commission. • 111 Mt.Auburn St-Redeemer 96 Fellowship-Memorial Day Services Members continue to agree that it is ,m T Banner adequate to consider each project on an •��•md�h • I I I Mt.Auburn St-Redeemer individual basis.They continue to be •_ Fellowship-Christmas Services committed to working together withiny Banner the Design Guidelines of the District,and •wy the Ordinance,along with the specifics of ® •Am The other 6 projects proposed for each case and each individual applicant, •w•^•rc Certificates of Non-Applicability in the working towards solutions that are in the •�� Historic District involved some level of best interest of everyone involved and routine maintenance and repair. everyone in the Historic District. Applications for Certificates of Non- Applicability for routine maintenance 260 Mt.Auburn St.-Roof repair with At the close of the year,there were several Town Comps in kind materials vacancies for members on Historic District • 212 Mt.Auburn St-Stair repair Commission. By the close of 2019,the using in kind materials Manager's Office reported they were in • 38-40 Marshall St-Remove and the process of interviewing several new ` replace gutter with in kind materials. candidates for potential membership early *� • 12 Marshall St-Repair to facade in 2020.Members of the Historic District hallway with in kind materials. Commission were looking forward to the • 130 Mt.Auburn St-Repair,caulk start of 2020 at the prospect of welcoming and paint rotted wood on facade some new members. with in kind materials • 19 Marshall St.-Repair and paint COMMANDER'S MANSION wood stairs with in kind materials. A big thank you to our clients for voting Applications for Certificates of us(for the fourth year in a row)the Appropriateness WeddingWire Couples'Choice Award We welcome fur-babies for the ceremony! • 161 Mt.Auburn St.-Hanging of new and to our team for carrying out excellent proposed signage customer service. �. • 195 Mt.Auburn St-Repair and maintain facade seen from public �WEDONE''' WEoo•I1AE' IWEOON—RE"'r—NGWIRE Y—DiNGV)PE couttE""CE walk way AWARDS' AWARDSE AWARDS- AWARDS- Awards e� • 26-28 Palfrey St-Installation of new �2020 2019 218 ton *2015 signage for the Historical Society • 12 Marshall St-Modification of v existing window with new door and addition of a small deck with a historically appropriate railing at the ' rear of the house. t a r • 21 Palfrey St.-Proposal to expand window and install an additional on Application for Certificate of Hardship We welcome fur-babies for the ceremony! • 20 Palfrey St.-Proposed to replace slate roof tiles EcoStar roofing material including any sub-roof/ We welcomed '! framing Nicole Pirani in November,the newest member of our rock star team-taking the Historic District Commission Discusses role of Administrative Assistant. I New Technology in Materials EVENT BREAKDOWN Members of the Commission have continued to discuss the impact of the 22 Weddings availability of new technologies in building 24 Corporate materials,and the role this plays in 9 Film reviewing proposed projects for members 5 Social of the Historic District Commission. 1 Celebration of Life 9 In-House 97 We welcome ur-babies or the ceremon ! annual Christmas at the Mansion! Following these hires,the committee selected a boldly colored logo designed by a volunteer graphic artist to brand their marketing materials.JM Goldson has led the community engagement process through co-hosting a public forum, _ o planning the facilitation of stakeholder • -- focus groups,launching an engagement i website,and producing a community . survey.At this stage,the coordinator has focused on outreach to the public and -s municipal stakeholders through events and the online engagement platform—Bang the Table.Additionally,the coordinator 40th Birthday Celebration. Thanks to the DPW crew for always taking Provided administrative support to care of us e'r making our home festive! committee work,as the committee actively met at least once a month and frequently J more than that.Currently,committee DAN'S EAs,�.. members are in the process of choosing PLEASE,�P:�. +a _ a new chair to steer the group through the next phase of plan development and finalization.A new chair should be in place �► � 4 , by the end of March. Community Engagement Results Public Forum-Approximately 140 people attended,with the demographics skewed heavily towards seniors,long-term Celebration of Life. Watertown residents,and households with We love hosting the pre photos for the no children present.Seventy percent of the Watertown High School Junior Cruise! audience identified as a member of each of those three groups.Overall,participants The Commander's Mansion is also grateful indicated open space/natural resource for the continued partnership with the protection was their highest priority— Senior Center and the Watertown Fire with 40%of attendees expressing that Department! sentiment.Community housing followed with 26%of the vote in an interactive COMMUNITY PRESERVATION exercise,while historic preservation rated COMMITTEE 18%and outdoor recreation was the lowest submitted by Lanae Handy priority at 16%. Laying the Foundation Community Survey-At the time this report was written,nearly 250 people Another successful collaboration with the Since committee members were sworn in, responded to a community survey.Survey Watertown Recreation Department for the the Community Preservation Committee respondents represented more families its charge to study Watertown's needs, annual`lil Monster Mash! CPC)has made substantial progress in with young children and younger residents than public forum attendees.Similar to possibilities,and resources through public forum participants,survey respondents input and consultation with municipal overwhelmingly identified open space staff,boards,and commissions.This and natural resource protection as their information will ultimately be used to highest priority with community housing develop a Community Preservation Plan that guides the committee's priorities and and outdoor recreation following as a close second and third,respectively. decision-making on project proposals. In order to conduct and support this work, CPA Funds the CPC hired JM Goldson Community Preservation+Planning in October of As of January 28,2020,the CPA Fund Thank you, Watertown Police Department, 2019 and a Community Preservation ending cash balance was$6,125,022.96. for transporting Santa in style for the Coordinator in December of 2019. The auditor will produce quarterly reports 98 on the CPA Fund and budget reports on RE: Whitney Hill Park Annual Report 2019 Plans for 2020: the$124,070 allocated to administration in FY2020.The table below shows CPA DATE: February 14,2020 • Preparation of information for administration funds spent as of 2/25/20 signboard message centers. on personnel expenses,consulting BackV-round: 0 Coordination with WHS educational services,and other contracted services. programs on request. On 8 January 2013 the Watertown Town • Coordination with DPW on reliable CPC Operating $124,070 Council,by unanimous vote,adopted routine basis. Budget Resolution No.3(R-2913-3),A Resolution • Herbaceous plant survey by site- Preserving the Property Known as wide inventory and sample plot,with Whitney Hill Park. The resolution directs special attention to invasives. ITEM ESTIMATED ACTUAL the Watertown Conservation Commission • Investigation of erosion- Personnel 50000 7543 (WCC)to submit,each year prior to 31 control measures and means of Expenses December,"a recommended plan for implementing them. Purchased 70000 19812 maintenance and educational activities"for Services Whitney Hill Park. For a comprehensive, FULL REPORT long-term outline of the WCC's response Administration 3000-Supplies to this directive,see Appendix A Activities in 2019: herewith,Whitney Hill-A Proposal for Other Expenses 1070 Development of a Stewardship Plan. Lynsey Kraemer,Science Coordinator Balance 0 96715 for the WHS,and Jennifer MacDonald, SUMMARY WHS biology teacher,appeared at the WCC's 6 March 2019 session to reaffirm Next Phases Activities in 2019: WHS interest in continuing collaborative research in Whitney Hill Park. The WCC Going forward,the committee anticipates, Indefinite pause in coordination with indicated its readiness to contribute its JM Goldson will produce a draft Watertown High School(WHS)biology expertise to the extent requested by the Community Preservation Plan by late department and the Department of Public WHS. No requests were made in 2019. spring or early summer,followed by a Works(DPW) Forestry Division owing Later in the spring session(12 June 2019) public comment period.Then JM Goldson to personnel changes and departures. the WCC presented its mapped data on will incorporate public feedback to revise Consequent slowdown in planning and woody plant research to the WHS biology the plan.This plan will feature the values implementation of activities. department for safekeeping and easy and guiding principles that will inform reference as a teaching resource in ecology project evaluation and selection criteria. 0Continuing WCC maintenance studies. If the work plan timeline is met,CPC of research sites,enhancement of would hold a public hearing in mid- publicity. For the second successive year,the WCC September to review the revised draft plan 0Appearance of Watertown High participated in Watertown's annual and application procedures.Again if the School(WHS)staff members at observance of Arbor Day,which provided timeline holds,once the plan is adopted, WCC session in March regarding an opportunity to include presentation the CPC may be ready to accept project future joint research in Whitney Hill of the mapped woody plant data at a applications by the end of 2020. Park. new venue,Arsenal Park. This activity, • Deposition at WHS biology scheduled as it is during the work week TOWN OF WATERTOWN department of mapped woody plant and school and work hours,attracts a very data as teacher resource material. small number of the public and may not Conservation Commission 0Presentation of mapped woody constitute a sufficiently effective use of Administration Building plant data at Arbor Day observance, WCC member time and energy. 149 Main Street WATERTOWN, Arsenal Park. MASSACHUSETTS 02472 0Routine annual inspection and Annual monitoring of the 32 sample maintenance of sample plot center plot centers during June included Leo Martin,Chair markings in Whitney Hill Park. renewing blue surveyor's tape and 2 Maria Rose,Vice Chair 0Coordination with DPW Tree PVC stake markers to ensure relative Charles C.Bering,Member Warden on graffiti removal from ease in identifying each location visually, Patrick W.Fairbairn,Member trees. without resort to back-up means(metal Jamie O'Connell,Member 0Preparatory WCC discussion and detector,GPS instrumentation).During Colleen Egan,Member resultant proposal to Department the summer,printed information was of Planning and Community made weather-resistant by lamination, TO: Michael Driscoll,Town Manager and the Development recommending for affixing to 32 cover boards used in Honorable Town Council purchase and installation of 2 Red-backed Salamander surveys.Seven information signboards to be located new cover boards were prepared to FROM: Laurel Schwab,Senior Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent at main Park access points. replace those not found in previous plot 99 monitoring.Placement of the above new Town park regulations. remedy for them. Other WCC objectives boards and attachment of all the laminates Plans for 2020: and related actions will include expansion on-site have been deferred until the WHS of the WCC's publicity and outreach as indicates a definite schedule for their use. Planned 2020 activities have been scaled occasion may demand;many such actions back from the expectations of previous are dependent on external factors beyond The graffiti on four trees reported by park years(cf.Appendix B herewith—Activity the WCC's immediate foresight or control. users in August 2018 was the subject Recommendations for Whitney Hill Park, of discussion and attempts at removal April 2018).Many previously stated WCC well into the summer of 2019. From the plans assume a degree of coordination that outset,attempts were made to coordinate may not fully materialize in the course of removal with the DPW Forestry Division this year with either the WHS or DPW. using means recommended by Trees for The action priorities,then,must be those Watertown that would not compromise that are relatively practicable for the WCC tree bark integrity. Partial obliteration was to undertake on its own.In addition to eventually accomplished. routine sample plot maintenance,three specific new actions are envisioned. In October the WCC recommended the The first is preparation of information acquisition and installation of 2 single- for display on the two signboards to be sided weatherproof signboard message installed at the Park's major access points centers,free-standing on 4-by-4-inch (cf.preceding paragraph). The second is to posts,with a viewing area of about 20 complete the botanical survey of the Park by 30 inches behind UV-resistant,non- by means of a comprehensive herbaceous yellowing,break-resistant acrylic glass species inventory,including particular protected by a stainless steel-hinged door attention to distribution of the major with keyed locks.'These were ordered and invasives:European Ivy(Hedera helix), have been delivered for installation in early Garlic Mustard(Alliaria petiolata),and 2020 at either end of the main east-west Japanese Knotweed(Fallopia japonica), Park footpath that connects Marion Road using GPS technology. The third priority with Marlboro Terrace.Information will is to undertake an assessment of the Parks include a Park map and relevant standard erosion-control problems and define a 100 WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Introduction: 2019 in Reviewt To the Citizens of Watertown: classroom walls through virtual learning,internships,and dual enrollment. We are proud of what we offer our community and Watertown Public Schools had a very successful and exciting year are confident that our students will continue to contribute to our in 2019. Several major highlights include the Hosmer being one community well past graduation. of 67 schools recognized for its high growth on the 2019 MCAS assessment,the continued progress of the Building For The Future I am grateful for the support that Watertown provides its schools, initiative,the commitment of the District to its equity work and take the responsibility bestowed on me to ensure that which included the formation of the Anti-Bias Coalition,and the Watertown's children are successful very seriously. Not only do overall forward progress on our 2018-2022 District Improvement we ensure that our students grow academically,but we equally Strategy. care for their social,physical,and emotional wellbeing with our student support services. Our goal is that all students are WPS is"building for the future"in many ways,not just by successful in our schools,and all means all. 2019 proved to be building two new elementary schools,renovating and adding a year where we continued to make significant progress towards onto the Lowell Elementary School,and evaluating the feasibility achieving that goal. of a new high school. Within our existing buildings,our faculty and staff are committed to providing a rigorous,standards- I am honored to be the superintendent in this strong and based curriculum that prepares our students for life. Our supportive community. teachers utilize evidence-based curriculum and innovative learning strategies to engage our students in deeply engaging and Dede Galdston,Ed.D. meaningful experiences. One of our goals is to ensure that our Superintendent of Schools students demonstrate their growing understanding of the world around them in authentic and thought-provoking ways. Our middle school and high students provide community service, and several of our students extend their learning beyond the WPS District Improvement Strategy 2018-2022 Mission WPS prepares all students for life by engaging them in a challenging and meaningful education within an inclusive, diverse community. U��Y ccM�,� E Ey,CF:LLE�y� Vision: Inspiring Excellence for All WPS inspires all to explore and shape the world around them. If we........ Focus on inclusively educating all students to their full academic,social,and emotional potential;Design an educational program aligned to standards and promote high expectations and authentic learning;Foster caring and collaborative relationships among and within schools,families,and community members;Build educationally appropriate,joyful learning environments, ....then we will inspire and empower students to explore and shape the world around them. 101 Strategic Objectives 2018/2019 Initiatives Equity: 1. Create a socially,emotionally,physically safe and equitable school environment that meets the needs of the whole child,family,staff,and community. Establish systems and structures 2 . Expand WPS District recruitment and hiring policies and practices in order to attract, that ensure all WPS students hire,and retain a diverse WPS workforce that reflects the students we serve. receive what they need to develop 3. Engage all WPS faculty and staff in embracing anti-bias and inclusive practices that and achieve their full academic, promote equity and ensure all students feel valued and supported in their learning. social,and emotional potential. 4 . Develop and implement a comprehensive PK-12 Multi-Tiered System of Support. Excellence: 1. Develop in students and adults a growth mindset that enables them to communicate, Support instructional excellence collaborate,persevere,respond to different learning environments,and express creativity. by building and implementing a 2 . Ensure the curriculum is articulated and aligned to standards,PreK-12. cohesive,coherent,and aligned 3. Promote authorship and agency through authentic learning experiences and educational program that demonstrations of understanding. promotes high expectations, 4 . Provide embedded,ongoing professional learning opportunities for all staff focused on authorship and student agency. improvement in the instructional core. 1. Create welcoming environments in each of the schools for everyone.Build and utilize Community: collaborative structures to enhance communication Foster caring and collaborative 2 . Utilize tools and create systems to support communication reaching all members of the relationships among and WPS community. within schools,families,and 3. Ensure that all WPS community members can contribute to the district's continuous community members. improvement. 4. Enable and support collaborative inquiry to promote continuous learning. Building For the Future: Build educationally 1. Support Schematic Design and subsequent steps on the Elementary School Projects. appropriate,joyful learning 2 . Complete the MSBA Eligibility Period for the High School Building Project. environments,working 3. Select the Owners'Project Manager and architect for the High School Building Project. with the School Building 4. Initiate the MSBA Feasibility Study for the High School Building Project. Committee,that support the WPS mission and vision. Budget Overview: Fiscal Years 2016-2019 The table below summarizes the past three fiscal year's budgets and includes the FY2019 Superintendent's Recommended. This budget was developed in the spring of 2019 and was implemented beginning in the summer of 2019. The FY2019 Superintendent's Recommended Budget of$48,039,451 increases by 5%over the Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Budget for a total increase of$2,287,593. ACTUAL ACTUAL FY'16 ACTUAL FY'17 ADOPTED RECOMMENDED Category EXPENDED EXPENDED FTE EXPENDED Salary 29,773,823 32,103,622 535.7 34,895,176 559.7 37,657,242 534.8 38,856,838 534.3 1,199,596 3.2% Expense 9,457,852 9,347,602 - 8,434,704 - 12,883,498 - 13,401,574 - 518,076 4.0% Subtotal 39,231,675 41,451,225 43,329,880 50,540,740 52,258,412 1,717,671 3.4% Offset - - - - - (4,788,882) - (4,218,961) - 569,921 -11.9% Grand Total 39,231,675 41,451,225 535.7 43,329,880 559.7 45,751,858 534.8 48,039,451 534.3 2,287,593 5.0% Capital Budget The Watertown Town Council issues capital budget guidelines each year with a philosophy that states"in order to maintain and improve its infrastructure,facilities,and equipment,the town should seek to make annual capital expenditures(including debt and exclusive of enterprise funds)equal to at least 7.5-8.0%of the operating budget' 102 The priorities used in the development of the FY'19—FY'23 support the special education/student services office,and 4.6 Capital Improvement Plan for the School Department are support the business and finance,facilities,and operations. In articulated below. addition,the District employs an Information Technology Manager,a Data and Information Management Coordinator,three • Address any life safety and health issues computer technicians,and a district registrar. • Address any deficiencies that will further degrade facility conditions Central Office Administration • Ensure that facilities are operating to maximum Dede Galdston,Ed.D.,Superintendent of Schools efficiency possible Theresa McGuinness,Ed.D.,Assistant Superintendent,Teaching, • Ensure that school environment adequately supports Learning,and Assessment current pedagogical approaches and curricular offerings Heidi Perkins,Director of Finance and Operations Kathleen Desmarais,Director of Student Services We also utilize a priority ranking system to assess all of our Ken Storlazzi,Director of Human Resources capital requests. Projects were ranked as follows: 1)Life Safety George Skuse,Information Technology Manager and Health,2)Asset Preservation,3)Operational Efficiency, Debora Cornelius,Director of Community Education 4)Enhanced Learning/Working Environment,5) General Ryan Murphy,Director of Athletics Improvements. Lori Kabel,Director of Public Buildings Brandon Rabbitt,Director of Food Services In total,$309,528,500 in capital improvement projects were submitted for the five year period,including$283.7 million set School Administration aside for potential future school renovation and reconstruction. Shirley Lundberg,Principal,Watertown High School For FY'19,$520,000 in capital projects were requested to be Donna Martin,Principal,Watertown Middle School funded from tax revenues with an additional$630,000 in project Mena Ciarlone,Principal,Cunniff Elementary School costs to be funded from debt. Bob LaRoche,Principal,Hosmer Elementary School Stacy Phelan,Principal,James Russell Lowell Elementary School Karen Feeney,Early Childhood Education Coordinator Organizational Structure Curriculum Coordinators School Committee Laura Alderson-Rotondo,6-12 CTE Coordinator The Watertown School Committee consists of seven members Toni Carlson,K-12 Coordinator of Digital Learning and Libraries who are elected to four-year terms on a three-year cycle. The K-8 Literacy/Title I Coordinator President of the Watertown Town Council serves,by charter,as a Kate Phillipson,K-12 Coordinator of English Language Learners member of the School Committee. The duties and responsibilities Kraig Gustafson,6-12 Social Studies Coordinator of the School Committee include:hiring,evaluating,and Elizabeth Kaplan,Elementary Science and Math Coordinator terminating the Superintendent;review,deliberate,approve,and Joseph Lampman,K-12 Physical Education Health and Wellness monitor the annual budget;and establish the educational goals Coordinator and policies for the schools in the district consistent with state Lynsey Kraemer,9-12 Science Coordinator laws,regulations,and standards as established by the Board of Maureen Regan,6-12 English Language Arts Coordinator Education or the Department of Elementary and Secondary Adam Silverberg,K-12 World Language Coordinator Education. Magen Slesinger,K-12 Fine,Applied,and Performing Arts Coordinator School Committee Members Daniel Wulf,6-12 Mathematics Coordinator John Portz,Chair (2018-2022) Kendra Foley,Vice Chair (2016-2020) FY19 Accomplishments Amy Donohue,Secretary (2018-2022) Developed a four-year District Improvement Strategy Lindsay Mosca (2018-2020) Enhanced use of administrative technology systems Eileen Hsu-Balzer (2016-2020) Completion of the Eligibility Module for the MSBA Lily Rayman-Read (2018-2022) Later start times at WMS and WHS Mark Sideris Redesign of the District's Website (President,Watertown Town Council) (2018-2020) 0 Completion of the second year of NSIP Successful hiring of several key administrative positions District Administration Address: 30 Common Street,Watertown,MA 02472 Phone: (617)926-7700 District Enrollment Trends and Projections Fax: (617)923-1234 Over the past two decades,enrollment has fluctuated from a low There are five Central Office Administrators supported by 10.6 of 2,394 in SY'02-03 to a high of 2,734 in SY'98-99. The second administrative support stall: Two staff members support the highest enrollment was recorded for the 2013-14 school year with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent,one staff member 2,708 students. Our current enrollment of 2,603 students ranks as supports the Human Resources Department,three staff members the 9th highest enrollment in the last twenty years. As the chart 103 below demonstrates,most of the variability comes from the PK and Elementary grade levels. Over the next five years,our enrollment is expected to increase gradually reaching 2,730—just under the two decade high—in the 2022-23 school year. The District constantly monitors the enrollment to determine any necessary adjustments in staffing to keep within the class size guidelines as much as possible. 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F!!!q&FMdm...r. dter 0a..aa�,+da. m-fil-- 0B..d-dkd.i+rk- K•12 To Z028 Rased On Dd1a Thrpugh$4hool Yopr 2016.19 4000 3500 3DOO 246$ 2499 2521 2543 2M 2575 MT 2'W 2611 25115 $ 25W 2000 1 I 100Q 540 hL 0 2016 2019 21M 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2M 104 2018-2019 District Demographics Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education i Race "lam of District %of state African American 2.8 0.2 Asian '.9 7.0 I lispanic 17.2 20.£I Native American C..5 0.2 White 64 9 590 Native. Hawaiian, Pacific lslariaiar D 1 0 1 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 57 3.8 � e Furst Language not English 36.3 21.9 English Language Learner 12.5 10.5 SWdents With Disabilities 21.4 18.1 (High Needs 46.9 476 Economically Disadvantaged 24.9 81.2 Per Pupil Expenditures The Per Pupil Expenditure(PPE)Data is calculated for each district based on its annual submission of the End of Year Pupil and Financial Report. Districts submit expenditures for every school,program,function,and object code as stipulated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The report is filed in the fall of each year. The Department then reports PPE data for each district summarized by ten functional areas: administration;instructional leadership;teachers;other teaching services;professional development;instructional materials,equipment and technology;guidance,counseling and testing; pupil services;operations and maintenance;and insurance,retirement and other. Of note,data is only available through FY18. Per Pupil Expenditures by Category,2016-18 2016 2017r $Per In- $Per In- $Per In- District Pupil State Average District Pupil State Average District Pupil State Average Description A B A B A B ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................... Administration $835.54 $548.23 $919.08 $548.44 $709.09 $562.11 Instructional Leadership $1,501.79 $1,012.90 $1,669.39 $1,056.70 $1,503.48 $1,046.09 Teachers $7,198.07 $5,813.63 $7,665.58 $5,944.49 $8,194.46 $6,180.45 Other Teaching Services $2,010.81 $1,236.18 $1,925.88 $1,247.41 $1,789.87 $1,324.26 Professional Development $424.79 $205.59 $397.23 $196.06 $202.19 $156.90 Instructional Materials,Equipment and Technology $510.69 $465.44 $420.51 $457.99 $598.85 $488.00 Guidance,Counseling and Testing $777.08 $458.80 $798.75 $475.92 $798.00 $504.49 Pupil Services $1,450.96 $1,494.63 $1,127.00 $1,565.08 $1,258.84 $1,628.73 Operations and Maintenance $1,336.67 $1,124.98 $1,346.13 $1,140.80 $1,707.09 $1,197.93 Insurance,Retirement Programs and Other $3,351.53 52,609.78 $3,355.27 $2,716.76 $3,669.79 $2,824.40 In-District Per Pupil Expenditure $19,397.93 $14,970.06 $19,624.82 $15,349.65 $20,421.67 $15,913.37 Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education As the figure above shows,Watertown's FY'18 expenditures per pupil exceed the state average by$4,498. While Watertown has historically spent above the state average on a per pupil basis,the gap has grown significantly over the past three fiscal years. Significant growth on a per pupil basis can be seen in the Administration,Instructional Leadership,and Professional Development categories. In only two categories does the district spend less than the state average,namely,Pupil Services and Instructional Materials,Equipment, and Technology. The lower per pupil spending in Pupil Services has been a historical trend and is due primarily to the fact that our regular day transportation costs are low when compared to state averages. 105 It is important to recognize that Per Pupil Expenditure Counselors regarding 504 plans,as well as Civil Rights calculations are dependent upon both the numerator—dollars in regards to bullying Provided Registered Behavior expended—and the denominator—pupils served. Public Technician course to over 50 Instructional Assistants education has a defined level of"fixed"expense that does not working with students who require behavioral supports due necessarily change with shifts in enrollment. For example,when to their disability enrollment drops in a particular grade level at a particular school, Provided ongoing legal training for staff and administration: often decisions are made to retain staffing to allow a reduction in O 504 class size. When such decisions are made,the resulting PPE can O Civil Rights appear skewed. O Bullying and Harassment O Disciplinary Procedures • Provided professional development to improve inclusive Student Services practices O Lisa Dieker—Strategies for Co-Teaching; Administration O Kathy Porcaro—Differentiated Instruction Kathleen Desmarais,Director of Student Services Provided professional development on Social Emotional Marie Mele,Coordinator of Secondary Special Education regulating behavior and the importance of play,at the Early Paula Cyrklis,Coordinator of Elementary Special Education Steps Preschool • Additional Integrated Support Program classroom was Administrative Assistants opened at the elementary level,for Kindergarten to 2nd Barbara Stewart,Assistant to the Director grade students,located at the Lowell Elementary School. Nicholas Pappas,Transportation Provided role-specific monthly supervision for School Jennifer Young,Referral and Evaluation Psychologists,Guidance Counselors,and Social Workers/ School Adjustment Counselors through Walker Consultants Address:30 Common Street,Watertown,MA 02472 Reviewed programming pre-K-12 for students with Autism Phone: (617)926-7766 and related developmental disabilities through Marcie Fax: (617)923-1234 Handler,PhD.,BCBA-D,of Broad Reach Consulting • Provided consultation from Gina de Burca,of 3-21 Watertown Public Schools continues its long and proud history of Foundation,for the Learning Support program at the provision of high quality support and special education services Cunniff Elementary School to students with and without disabilities. To this end,the District Trained 4 additional special education teachers in Wilson employs an impressive cadre of professionals,across disciplines. Language System • Provided new classroom libraries for all special education Currently,the Student Services Department employs 1 FTE programs to support literacy Director,2 FTE Coordinators,and 3 FTE Administrative Provided two days of professional development for Speech Assistants. 6 FTE Nurses support the wellness of students in Language Pathologists at the ASHA national conference in preschool through grade 12. Boston • Enhanced evaluation administration and scoring by As of February 2019,there are 8.5 FTE Guidance Counselors purchasing Pearson Digital Library at the secondary level,and 4 FTE Guidance Counselors at the elementary level. In addition to these counselors,there are FY19 Budget Drivers,Recommendations,and Budget Details 3.6 FTE School Adjustment Counselors/Social Workers at Special Education tuitions in public and private day schools and the secondary level,and 3 FTE Behavioral Specialists at the residential settings,as well as transportation costs,continue to elementary level to support the mental and behavioral health account for a substantial portion of the special education budget needs of all students. (Tuition=$5,057,353,Transportation=$1,099,915). The number of students attending out of district settings in 2019 is 56. Specifically under Special Education,the District has 5.5 FTE Evaluation Team Chairpersons,5.5 FTE School Psychologists, The largest category of expenditures within the total Special 3 FTE Board Certified Behavioral Analysts,8.5 FTE Speech Education Budget is salaries($13,712,993). To address ongoing Language Pathologists,4 FTE Occupational Therapists, 1 FTE achievement gaps,maintenance of Watertown's very low student Physical Therapist,and over 60 FTE special education teachers to to teacher ratios(8 SWDs to 1 special educator at the elementary deliver special education and related services to its 511 students level;9 to 1 at the secondary level)is recommended,with an with IEPs attending school within the District. As of February emphasis on provision of special education services delivered by 2019,there were 43 children with disabilities served at the Early licensed professional staff within the general education classroom. Steps Preschool,69 at the Cunniff Elementary School,64 at When students are supported by instructional assistants,the work the Lowell Elementary, 100 at the Hosmer Elementary, 111 at must be directed and overseen by professionally licensed staff. Watertown Middle School,and 124 at Watertown High School. (Source:District) EDCO Collaborative Watertown is one of 21 member districts of the EDCO FY19 Accomplishments Collaborative. The Collaborative districts are distributed • Training was provided to Principals and Guidance throughout the Greater Boston area and include:Acton- 106 Boxborough Regional School,Arlington Public Schools,Bedford Migrated to new web-based grading platform Public Schools,Belmont Public Schools,Brookline Public (PowerTeacher Pro) Schools,Carlisle Public Schools,Concord Public Schools, Implemented New Standards-Based Report Cards for Concord-Carlisle Regional School,Lexington Public Schools, Elementary Schools Lincoln Public Schools,Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School, Increased rostering of students for services(i.e.:ELL)and Newton Public Schools,Sudbury Public Schools,Waltham Public activities Schools,Watertown Public Schools,Weston Public Schools. The Collaborative provides opportunities to collaborate on education Athletics issues such as special education,school-to-work,vocational education and professional development for teachers. Watertown welcomed a new Athletic Director,Ryan Murphy,in FY19.The District has a wide variety of teams and the Director Education Collaborative for Greater Boston,Inc.began in 1969 as is hoping to expand the programs in FY20 based on increased a private,not-for-profit corporation formed by superintendents demand.Watertown is a member of the Middlesex League's from seven member school districts. Their mission is to provide Freedom Division and has been very competitive in many sports opportunities for collaboration among staff and students in urban over the years. and suburban school districts. Member districts collaborate on education issues such as special education,school-to- Watertown High School Athletic Program Offerings work,vocational education,and professional development for teachers. In 1988,after the passage of the legislation encouraging collaboration,EDCO Collaborative was formed as a public Cross Country Basketball(G) Baseball collaborative under Chapter 40,Section 4E,to complement the I Field Hockey Basketball(B) Softball services offered by the private not-for-profit corporation.Many I Football Ice Hockey(B) Tennis(G) of the programs operated under the original organization were I Soccer(B) Ice Hockey(G) Tennis(B) shifted to the public collaborative. The private corporation remained as an affiliated agency with shared administration. I Soccer(G) Indoor Track(G) Track(G) When additional changes in the legislation were anticipated, I Golf Indoor Track(B) Track(B) Education Collaborative for Greater Boston,Inc.was dissolved. Volleyball Wrestling Lacrosse(G) All of its assets were transferred to EDCO Collaborative,and the Cheering Cheering Lacrosse(B) contracts and programs managed by ECGB,Inc.were reassigned by the funding agencies to EDCO. Swim(G) Swim(B) Watertown Middle School Athletic Program Offerings Information Technology all Teams Winter Teams Spring Teams Fall Teams Winter Teams Spring Teams The district's Information Technology Department manages most of the District's administrative software systems including our I Field Hockey Boys Basketball Baseball Student Information System(PowerSchool)and is responsible I Boys Soccer Girls Basketball Softball HS/MS for mandated state reporting including SIMS,EPIMS,SCS,and Girls Soccer Boys Hockey HS/ Boys Track the bi-annual Civil Rights Data Collection.The IT Department MS supports: Boys X-Country Girls Hockey HS/ Girls Track networking and infrastructure needs MS implementation and maintenance of operational and Girls X-Country Volleyball-New instructional software FY19 repair and maintenance of devices (desktops,laptops, Chromebooks,tablets) FY19 Accomplishments • telephone systems 0Football-Qualified for the state tournament. intercom and bell systems 0Field Hockey-Middlesex League Champions and North • security system technology Finals Champions. • Boys Soccer-Middlesex League Champions and qualified FY19 Accomplishments for the state tournament. • 1:1 ChromeBooks(Grades 6 thru 12) Girls Volleyball-added a freshman team • Elementary Staff MacBook Refresh complete Boys Track-3rd place at Division 5 Relay Meet,tied for 4th • WMS Core Switch Replacement at the Division 5 State Meet. • iReady Assessments Girls Track-student placed second in the high jump at the • ImagineLearning state meet and will advance to the all-state meet. • Raptor Visitor Management Boys Basketball-qualified for the state tournament for the • RecTrac Online Payments 24th straight season. • Piloting Online Registration for incoming kindergarten Girls Basketball-seven more wins than last season and • New Data Systems Administrator hired Sept 2018 qualified for the state tournament. 107 Wrestling-20-10-1 final record.Largest team in the O Additional abatement work throughout district program's history. O Radon and Air Testing throughout district • Boys Hockey-finished with an 8-8-4 record and qualified O Tested/Replaced all emergency lights in all facilities for the state tournament. • Cheerleading-qualified for the regional competition. Started on-call contractors—HVAC/Electrical/Boiler/ • Boys Swimming-placed 26th at the N.Sectional Meet, Plumbing/Elevators qualified for State meet in 200 and 400 relays. Starting HVAC/Electrical feasibly study at WMS/WHS • Middle School Sports-The middle school programs had great numbers this year. DPW teaming O WHS—sewer back up issues in bathrooms O DPW removing snow at all elementary school's lots Food Services Hired Supervisor of Custodian(under DPB budget) The mission of the Watertown School Food Service Program is Work Orders to provide nutritious foods that support the academic success 1278 Work Orders Submitted in FY19(as of 25 Feb) of students and encourage healthy eating habits. Operations of school nutrition programs are regulated by the U.S.Department 1030 Work Orders Completed in FY19(as of 25 Feb) of Agriculture under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Food Service programs are among the Student Performance: State Assessments most highly regulated programs in any school district. The NIA DESE is responsible for ensuring that school districts comply Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS 2.0 with national regulations,including administration of the Free Next Generation and MCAS Legacy Test) and Reduced Meals program. Compliance is monitored through regular auditing of district programs. Watertown's last audit occurred in April of 2017. Student performance data is used to identify areas of strength and areas of opportunity as a district,grade level,cohort,and individual in English Language Arts(ELA),Mathematics,and Watertown School Breakfast and Lunch Prices Science.MCAS data represents one set of point-in-time data that, Elementary Schools ereaMast Seas $e School h School when combined with other assessments(classroom,benchmarks, 1 $3.00 $3.50 $3.50 i-Ready),can inform instruction at a programmatic level as well Adult Meals $4.00 $4.00 $5.00 as for targeted instruction and intervention.At Watertown Public Schools we are working to align our curriculum more closely with the State Standards and support our teachers in being fully immersed in standards-based instruction. School Facilities The school facilities cost center funds the following operational The 2017-2018 school year was the second year of the next- needs: generation MCAS assessments for students in 3rd through 8th grade,taking mathematics and English Language Arts online. Facilities Director and administrative support High school students took the legacy MCAS tests.The next- generation tests will be introduced at the high school level in • Custodial Services spring 2019. • Maintenance Services O Maintenance Staff MCAS Next Generation Grades 3—8,2018 O Inspections and Preventative Maintenance • Energy and Utilities Performance level descriptors for English language arts/literacy Repairs and Extraordinary Maintenance and mathematics describe what a typical student at each level should be able to demonstrate based on his/her command • Maintenance of Grounds of grade-level standards,with Meeting expectations(M)and Exceeding expectations(E)reflecting student proficiency. FY19 Accomplishments The chart below lists performance levels for the 2018 MCAS Next • Signed MOA for consolidation of school and town facilities Generation assessment in grades 3 through 8 by grade/test.The • Implementing Preventative Maintenance System/software overall percentage of students in grades 3 through 8 who were (Hired PM tech...under DPB budget) proficient(Meets or Exceeds Expectations)on the ELA/Literacy Increased safety measures assessment was 52 percent,and in math it was 43 percent. • O Started random water testing(after re-piping Hosmer kitchen) 108 MCAS Performance Levels,Grades 3 through 8, Spring 2018 7ng qV or Partially p of Student Grade and Exceeding Exceedhtg Meeting Meeting Not Meeting Students Avg.Scaled Growth Subject Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations Included Score Percentil GRADE 03- 47 ELA GRADE03- MATH 39 S 34 4- 1" -11 �a4 N/A GRADE 04- 52 11 41 37 12 1K 501.7 60.6 ELA GRADE 04- 49 9 41 33 18 182 498.3 66.4 MATH GRADE OS- 60 11 49 31 18 504.9 63.8 ELA GRADE OS- 44 5 __ L, 11 136' 497.2 55.7 MATH GRADE 06- ELA 46 6 40 44 10 172 498.E 46.6 GRADE06- 36 1 35 47 17 125 491.3 41 MATH GRADE 07- 47 42 41 13 182 49E.5 44.6 ELA GRADE 07- 47 3 43 40 ld 182 496.1 56.8 MATH GRADE 08- S7 6 S1 29 14 169 501.9 54.1 ELA GRADE 08- MATH 44 3 41 45 12 170 495.5 42.3 GRADES 03- D$-ELA 52 44 3ti 10 1,108 500.5 54 GRADES - 08-MATHH 43 •1 39 43 14 1,118 495.4 52.8 School Configuration Watertowes Schools typical peers;the State identifies Pre-school-aged children who require services prior to Kindergarten and all districts are There are five schools in the Watertown school district: Cunniff required to provide such services at no cost.Districts also must Elementary School,Hosmer Elementary School,James Russell comply with requirements to have typical peer students in the Lowell Elementary School,Watertown Middle School and program;general education students in the pre-school program Watertown High School. Grade configuration in Watertown is are assessed tuition. Watertown also operates a pre-kindergarten typical for Massachusetts with the elementary schools housing program at each elementary school for students who are not yet grades K-5,the Middle School grades 6-8,and the High School ready to matriculate to the Kindergarten level. Pre-K students grades 9-12. Watertown operates an integrated pre-school are also assessed a tuition. The school district has had a publicly program where students with disabilities are educated alongside funded(tuition free)Kindergarten program for many years. Enrollment by Grade(2018-19) PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SP Total Cunniff 15 60 57 47 43 63 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 330 Hosmer 95 116 105 107 77 72 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 655 James Russell Lowell 14 69 74 67 57 64 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 404 Watertown Hiah 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 164 185 150 153 7 659 Watertown Middle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202 173 185 0 0 0 0 0 560 District 124 245 236 221 177 199 187 202 173 185 164 185 150 153 7 2,608 109 Cunniff Elementary School 7 � 246 Warren Street Administration Watertown,MA 02472 Mena Ciarlone,Principal Phone: 617-926-7726 Fax: 617-924-0420 Cunniff Elementary School Student Enrollment,2018-2019 Student Enrollment Number of Students 15 57 58 45 42 62 46 Average Class Size 15 19 19.3 22.5 21.5 20.6 23 Cunniff Elementary School Enrollment,Special Populations,2017-2019 Student Demographics 2017 1 FTO Economically Disadvantaged 21.3 20 20 %of English Language Learners 10.8 15 13 %of Students With Disabilities 11.5 17 21 Cunniff Elementary School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2019 Spring2019 ELA Math Science Grade 3 42 31 NA Grade 4 41 47 NA Grade 5 48 41 43 FY19 Accomplishments Addition of a social-emotional curriculum-Responsive Classroom • Addition of literacy and math coaches to support:pacing, Expansion of co-teaching model planning and delivery of standards aligned curriculum,use Developed opportunities for fourth and fifth grade students of data to inform instruction,as well as opportunities for to learn about,value and appreciate differences tiered instruction and in-depth exploration Established coaching partnership with(TLA)Teaching and Learning Alliance in grades 1,3 and 4 • Utilization of a Standards-based Report Card in grades K-5 • Use of i-Ready Diagnostic and i-Ready Program • Implementation of Fundations Program in K-2 and Words Their Way in grades 3-5 110 Hosmer Elementary School 1 Concord Road Administration Watertown,MA 02472 Robert LaRoche,Principal Phone:617-926-7740 MaryKate Fitzpatrick,Assistant Principal .KRoot Hosmer Elementary School Student Enrollment,2018-2019 Number of Students 15 116 107 107 77 74 85 Average Class Size 15 19.3 17.8 21.4 19.25 18.5 21.25 Hosmer Elementary School Enrollment,Special Populations,2017-2019 Student Demographics JW 2019 •Economically Disadvantaged 25.1 22.8 •of English Language Learners 13.3 21.7 21.8 %of Students With Disabilities 19.6 17.3 16.2 Hosmer Elementary School,MCAS,Spring 2019 2019 Spring MCAS %Meeting or Exceeding ELA Math Science Grade 3 51 51 n/a Grade 4 55 54 n/a Grade 5 60 49 54 FY19 Accomplishments increases differentiation for all students • Establishment of common language and practice via TLA • We saw improvement in MCAS scores that suggests identifies and promotes best practices investment over the past years has yielded results Spanish language was successfully expanded to grade • Clearly articulating expectations for students has resulted in two as evidenced by benchmark testing and classroom a decrease in behavior referrals observations Literacy and Math coaching has established a peer support Teachers use iReady assessment and data to inform model that has improved practice as evidenced through instruction observations A New Family welcoming group was established by teachers • Title I tutors provide differentiated instruction to support and parents to ease the transition into a new school and classroom teachers community • Co teaching model supports instruction in-classroom and 111 James Russell Lowell Elementary School 175 Orchard Street Administration Watertown,MA 02472 Stacy Phelan,Principal '^j Phone:617-926-7770 Candice Whitmore,Assistant Principal OWN.. - J.R.Lowell Elementary School Student Enrollment,2018-2019 Student Number of Students 15 80 73 68 56 63 60 Average Class Size 15 20 18.2 22.6 18.6 21 20 J.R.Lowell Elementary School Enrollment,Special Populations,2017-2019 Student Demographics p 1 2019 •Economically Disadvantaged 19.4 26.2 24.8 •of English Language Learners 11.6 17.8 15.1 %of Students With Disabilities 16.4 16.6 13.0 J.R.Lowell Elementary School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2019 ELA 762 Science Grade 3 76 Grade 4 64 77 Grade5 55 55 50 J.R.Lowell Elementary School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2018 ELA Math Science Grade 3 46 7 48 n/a Grade 4 55 49 n/a Grade 73 58 69 FY19 Accomplishments 0 SEL Curriculum-Responsive Classroom implementation and professional development Literacy-curriculum alignment and professional 0 ESL-Imagine Learning computer based curriculum and development continued assessment for EL students Implemented Lucy Calkins Unit of Study in k-5 0 Extended Learning Time-before and after-school(MCAS TLA (Teachers Learning Alliance)professional and Imagine Learning) development and coaching ISP-classroom added Fundations curriculum implementation and professional FLES-expanded into Grade 2 development in kindergarten Fine Arts-Junior Chorus and instruments expanded in Math-curriculum alignment and professional development grades 3 and 4 continued Data Meeting/Planning meetings with coaches Hired 2 District math coaches 1. (k-2) 2, (3-5),added two In class coaching cycles for reading and math math Title 1 tutors Atlas-curriculum Science,Math,and Literacy • Assessment/Intervention-iReady for ELA and Math SBRC 112 Watertown Middle School 68 Waverley Avenue Administration Watertown,MA 02472 Donna Martin,Principal 617-926-7783 Jason DelPorto,Assistant Principal Watertown Middle School Student Enrollment,2018-2019 EnrollmentStudent Number of Students 205 174 185 Average Class Size 25 21 23 Watertown Middle School Enrollment,Special Populations,2017-2019 lIENSONOW "I Am %of English Language Learners 24.6 24.7 32.3 %of Students With Disabilities 7.7 6.8 12.1 %Student With Disabilities 20.7 20.7 20.2 Watertown Middle School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2019 ELA Math Science Grade 6 45 35 n/a Grade 7 41 47 n/a Grade 8 56 56 51 FY19 Accomplishments The Raptor Visitor Management System was installed to improve security. • Teachers administered the fall and winter i-Ready Project-based learning through the Buck Institute,Critical diagnostic assessments and have begun to look at the data Explorers,and Lab Aids for curriculum and pedagogical to inform instruction and intervention. professional development. • SMART boards have continued to be added to Project Lead the Way professional development and classrooms to support technology integration into enrichment courses. the curriculum;teachers utilize them along with the students'Chromebooks to provide additional depth to the Technology and instruments to promote standards-based curriculum. and project-based music classes. Extra-Curricular Programs Art Club Hand Chimes En- Undoing Racism Extra-Curricular activity offerings may vary year to year based on semble Task Force student interest.The activity fee is$50 per student per year and Community Service Library Learning WMS Problem includes as many activities as the student wishes to participate in. Club Lab Solvers The fee offsets expenses to run the programs. Fitness Center Spanish Club 113 Watertown Middle School 50 Columbia Street Administration Watertown,MA 02472 Shirley Lundberg,Principal Phone: 617-926-7760 Annmarie Boudreau,Associate Headmaster Fax:617-926-7723 Brian Brewer,Dean of Students Watertown High School business Watertown High School Student Enrollment,2018-2019 students make a presentation to a panel at Bentley University. Number of Students 164 185 150 153 7 Average Class Size 13.7 14.6 14.7 14.3 7 In Core Classes Watertown High School Enrollment,Special Populations,2017-2019 "= �M� . -%Z. omically Disadvantaged 26.0 28.7 29.1 %of English Language Learners 7.1 7.7 8.9 %of Students With Disabilities 21.7 20.9 16.2 Grade 10 MCAS Performance,Watertown High School,Spring 2019 Spring2019 ELA Math . Science Grade 10(Sci. Gr.9/10) 74 84 76 FY19 Accomplishments Classroom sets of readers and magazines for Spanish and Italian Implemented Drama elective as first step toward Additional interactive projectors for Math,Science,ELA reinstating and Social Studies • Drama Elective Programming in FAPA Department Updated Adobe Software for Graphics Lab • Implemented Robotics elective in the CTE/Engineering Additional music for the growing Jazz Band Programming • Refreshed one full grade of ChromeBooks,to sustain the • Implemented second Intro to Computer Science elective 1:1 initiative (Python) • Provided Prof.Dev.for the implementation of new student • Implemented PSAT(in-school)testing for all Sophomores schedule in FY20 and Juniors • Increased events for 8th to 9th grade transitions= • Implemented iReady for all freshmen for growth (additional parent events,new freshman BBQ) monitoring and support • New texts for Arabic,AP Calculus,and Social Studies 114 Students may participate in a number of clubs and activities that are outside of the regular school day.Offerings vary year to year based on student interest and available staff.A$50 fee is assessed per student per year which helps offset expenses related to the programs. Watertown High School Extracurricular Offerings A Capella Club Model UN Club Game Club Armenian Club Morning Weightlifting Club Gender Sexuality Alliance Art Club NHS/Cum Laude Club Hope Squad Athletic Leadership Club No Place for Hate Club IDS Lunch Badminton Club Percussion Ensemble Pep Band Coding Club Social Network/Social Butterflies Club Photography Club Comic,Graphic Novel and Animation Student Council Ping Pong Club Club Dance Club True Crime Club PRIDE Design Club UNICEF Club Raiders Study Club Early Bird Athletic Conditioning Club WGBH Quiz Show Social Action Club Environmental Club Word Painter Yearbook Fab Lab Club Baking Club Yoga&Stress Reduction Club International Club Book Club Jazz Band Chess/Checkers Club Math SAT Club FIRST Robotics 115 GENERAL ELECTION PRECINCT:PRECINCT:PRECINCT;PRECINCTS PRECINCT'PRECINCT(PRECINCT.PRECINCT I PRECINCT!PRECINCT:PRECINCT:PRECINCT:TOTAL Registered voters 1778 1872 2008 2026 2149 1869 2072 2054 1773 2659 1810 1787 23857 Voters 211 283 328 476 393 252 461 480 238 447 266 277 4112 TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MARK SIDERIS 178 212 252 363 306 205 369 403 178 336 201 213 3216 Total number of write-ins 1 7 6 3 6 2 5 6 5 6 11 1 59 Times Blank Voted 32 64 70 110 81 45 87 71 55 105 54 63 837 Total Ballots 211 283 328 476 393 252 461 480 238 447 266 277 4112 COUNCIL-AT-LARGE CLYDE L.YOUNGER 52 84 84 74 94 71 121 125 64 174 93 90 1126 ANTHONY PALOMBA 127 195 230 338 268 145 286 309 147 235 124 252 2556 ANTHONY JOSEPH DONATO 131 175 186 317 235 132 282 339 153 315 188 204 26S7 JOHN G.GANNON 100 142 176 299 220 126 230 271 112 232 123 139 2170 JAMES L.MELLO 69 69 52 77 88 61 127 145 64 151 98 99 1100 MICHELLE JOYCE COKONOUGHER 70 69 98 86 101 57 73 102 60 72 59 51 898 CAROLINE J.BAYS 121 165 231 314 260 159 283 277 132 170 115 128 2355 Total number of write-ins 1 7 0 1 3 3 6 6 2 1 3 5 38 Times Blank Voted 173 226 255 398 303 254 436 346 218 438 261 240 3548 Total Ballots 211 283 328 476 393 252 461 480 238 447 266 277 4112 DISTRICT A COUNCILLOR ANGELINE B.KOUNELIS 160 220 259 639 Total numberof write-ins 0 2 5 7 Times Blank Voted 51 61 64 176 Total Ballots 211 283 328 822 DISTRICT B COUNCILLOR LISA1.FELTNER 363 320 188 871 Total number of write-ins 2 7 3 12 Times Blank Voted ill 66 61 238 Total Ballots 476 393 252 1121 DISTRICT C COUNCILLOR VINCENTJ.PICCIRILLI,JR. 366 391 187 944 Total number of write-ins 4 5 5 14 Times Blank Voted 91 84 46 221 Total Ballots 461 480 238 1179 DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR KENNETH MICHAEL WOODLAND 335 187 204 726 Total number of write-ins 5 7 1 13 Times Blank Voted 107 72 72 251 Total Ballots 447 266 277 990 SCHOOL COMMITTEE LINDSAYJ.MOSCA 137 182 219 285 229 157 289 326 161 275 171 172 2603 KENDRA MEDVILLE FOLEY 133 189 231 344 265 166 288 326 153 279 157 162 2693 DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 122 158 212 265 223 140 255 304 138 238 145 155 2355 Total number of write-ins 0 4 1 2 3 2 13 4 4 1 5 2 41 Times Blank Voted 241 316 321 532 459 291 538 480 258 548 320 340 4644 Total Ballots 211 283 328 476 393 252 461 480 238 447 266 277 4112 TRUSTEE,FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY MARA DOLAN 134 173 213 304 241 159 276 311 154 252 175 155 2547 SHEPPARD FERGUSON 140 175 242 307 251 155 270 302 155 264 150 149 2560 THEODORE KOKOROS 114 164 207 273 229 140 242 303 137 238 149 154 2350 Total number of write-ins 1 5 1 2 0 2 11 5 1 3 2 3 36 Times Blank Voted 244 332 321 542 458 300 584 519 267 584 322 370 4843 Total Ballots 211 283 328 476 393 252 461 480 238 447 266 277 4112 116 n i '~ C co ,. TOWN OFWATERTOWN 2019 ANNUAL REPORT